Author Archives: john

Celebrate Women’s History Month

Posted on March 10, 2013 by john

The Orange County Regional History Center will celebrate Women’s History Month with a presentation by author Shelley Emling on Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30pm. Emling will discuss her book “Marie Curie and Her Daughters: The Private Lives of Science’s First … Continue reading →

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The Lakeland Center Presents A Chorus Line

Posted on March 9, 2013 by john

A Chorus Line, the Broadway musical that won nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, will be presented at the Lakeland Center on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30pm. Visit http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/x_evt_dtl/21513.aspx for ticket information and check out the menu at … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Reasons to Visit Bok Tower Gardens

Posted on March 8, 2013 by john

According to its website, the top ten reason to visit Bok Tower Gardens during Spring Peak Bloom are: 1. Garden photography with a beautiful spring backdrop. 2. Daily Guided Garden Tours. 3. Watching Geert D’hollander play the carillon live at 1 & … Continue reading →

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Fantasy of Flight: Where Dreams Take Flight

Posted on March 7, 2013 by john

How many times have we driven on I-4 and passed by that airplane with the pilot sitting at the open door advertising Fantasy of Flight in Polk City? And how many times have we though “I wonder what that’s all … Continue reading →

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Orlando’s 2013-14 Broadway Series Announced

Posted on March 6, 2013 by john

The 25th Broadway Series at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre will open October 29 with The Book of Mormon. The five other shows in the series are Flashdance the Musical, Once, War Horse, Evita, and Ghost the Musical. Two non-series shows are Mama Mia! October … Continue reading →

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Sidewalk Art Sale Set For Winter Park

Posted on March 5, 2013 by john

One of the oldest, largest and most prestigious juried outdoor art shows is planned for March 15-17 in Winter Park’s Central Park. The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, in its 53rd year,  attracts applications from over 1,100 artists from which … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Book Festival at UCF

Posted on March 4, 2013 by john

The University of Central Florida Arena will be the site of the 4th Annual UCF Book Festival on Saturday, April 13. Hosted by the College of Education, the Festival’s mission is to “encourage the appreciation of diverse and quality literature … Continue reading →

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Complete Menus for the Flower & Garden Show

Posted on March 3, 2013 by john

The Disney Blog, a wonderful source of information about all-things-Disney, has published an article by John Frost with the complete menu for the International Flower and Garden Festival that begins in Epcot on March 6. It’s a great guide that … Continue reading →

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Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival

Posted on March 2, 2013 by john

Mickey Mouse and stars of The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Toy Story will present a musical show at University of Central Florida Arena in Orlando on Sunday, March 3, at 2:30pm. This musical extravaganza will feature hip hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country … Continue reading →

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Florida Azalea Festival is March 2-3

Posted on March 1, 2013 by john

The 67th Annual Florida Azalea Festival takes place in historic downtown Palatka and Memorial Park on March 2 and 3. There are lots of events and activities for the entire family including a parade, beauty pageant, bowling tournament, car show, … Continue reading →

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