Thursday 8 December 2011

Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood, Bok Tower

Don't miss the Crown Jewel of the Christmas celebrations at Bok Tower Gardens holiday home tour.  Capture the holiday spirit during a tour of the 20 room Mediterranean-style mansion all decked out for the holidays.  See what’s new and different when Central Florida designers transform the 1930s winter retreat into a glittering holiday showcase with this year’s theme, “Picture Perfect.”
December 17 2012
Students from the George Jenkins High School Golden Harmony Show Choir will sing Christmas carols and other holiday music from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Capture the holiday spirit in a festive setting outside Pinewood Estate while enjoying music of the holiday season!

Christmas Poinsettia Display
A beautiful display of everyone's favorite Christmas plant will be featured in the River of Stone and at Pinewood Estate throughout the holiday season.

Seasonal Carillon Music
Enjoy concerts at 1 and 3 pm everyday featuring recordings of your favorite holiday tunes being played on the famous 60-bell carillon through December 30.

And if you know someone who loves cars then take them along to the Gardens to see Model A vehicles every Tuesday at Pinewood Estate through December 27.

Wednesday 7 December 2011

Star Wars Weekends @ Hollywood Studios 2012

Disney have confirmed dates to share today for next year’s Star Wars Weekends at Hollywood Studios theme park in Florida.

The galactic fun begins on May 18 and will run through June 10.  The centrepiece of the experience will be the 3-D Star Tours – The Adventures Continue attraction that debuted this summer.

2012 Star Wars Weekend Dates

May 18-20
May 25-27
June 1-3
June 8-10

Star Wars Weekends is an annual event that celebrates the Star Wars film saga and the hit animated TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.  During the celebration, Disney host special shows, presentations and offer memorabilia.   Special shows are hosted along with presentations.  We'll keep you posted on the FlyawaytoFlorida Blog over the coming months for more details about this annual celebration of all-things-Star Wars.

Tuesday 6 December 2011

Persistence of Memory Memoir Writing Workshop
Thursday, December 8, 10:00 am – 12 noon
Margo Hammond, former book editor of the St. Petersburg Times and founder of the Creative Late Bloomers blog, will conduct a workshop using specific Dalí paintings and writings as catalysts for memoir writing. After studying the paintings in class, participants will be encouraged to mine their own pasts, particularly their childhoods, refine those memories and artistically transform them into a story that reflects their personal experiences – just as Dalí did both on the canvas and on paper.

$65; $55 Dalí Members. Workshop in the Dalí Museum Education Classroom. Lite refreshments and coffee included. Lunch from Cafe Gala can be purchased day of for $10 per-person. Click here to register and purchase tickets for the workshop.

Monday 5 December 2011

Wednesday 23 November 2011

Winter Garden Mall Holiday Shopping and Magical Events

Festival of Giving
Radio Disney at the Winter Garden Mall between 12 - 2.

Snow Day & Santa Arrival - Saturday Dec 10, 10 - 8
Romp in the snow and Santa arrives by firetruck at 5.00pm
Winter Garden Mall


Tuesday 22 November 2011

Judas Priest on tour 2011

Judas Priest will be at the Ampitheatre at Tampa Florida State Fairground on Wednesday Nov 30 2011 at 6.00pm.  For tickets click here





Sunday 6 November 2011

Hard Rock Orlando - Forthcoming Concerts


Nov 10 2011
Korn   8.00pm

Nov 16 2011
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience  8.00pm

Dec 14 2011
Alice Cooper   8.00pm

Jan 1 2012
B.B. King with Kayleigh Baker  8.00pm

Saturday 5 November 2011

Dec 1 2011 Christmas in the Park Winter Park


December 1 2011 - Christmas in the Park
6:15 pm - 8:00 pm

The 33rd annual exhibit of century-old Tiffany windows in downtown Winter Park with a free outdoor concert of holiday favorites by the Bach Festival Society Choir, Youth Choir, and Brass Ensemble. This event takes place in Central Park on Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park.

Friday 4 November 2011

Bok Tower Gardens Nov 5 Sunset + Sympathy Concert

Sunset + Symphony - Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

November 5 2011    Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, FL

Paul Simon plays Florida

So What 2011 Tour
Dec 4 2011  New UCF Arena Orlando, FL
Dec 5 2011  Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL
Dec 6 2011  Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, FL


George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Florida tour






Sat 11/26/11             Miami, FL   Magic City Casino                   
Sun 11/27/11            Lake Buena Vista, FL   House Of Blues                     
Mon 11/28/11          Ponte Vedra Beach, FL   Ponte Vedra Concert Hall                    
Tue 11/29/11            Clearwater, FL   Ruth Eckerd Hall                   
Appearing at "Rock Legends Cruise" / ZZ Top
Thu 12/01/11             Miami, FL      Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - "Liberty Of The Seas"                    
Fri 12/02/11               Miami, FL             Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - "Liberty Of The Seas"                   
Sat 12/03/11             Miami, FL             Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - "Liberty Of The Seas"                     
Sun 12/04/11             Miami, FL             Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - "Liberty Of The Seas"                    
Mon 12/05/11             Miami, FL             Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - "Liberty Of The Seas"            














































Saturday 27 August 2011

Concerts - Forthcoming Fall 2011



FORTHCOMING CONCERTS FALL 2011
Some wonderful concerts coming up including Orlando Calling at the Citrus Bowl similar to the fabulous London Calling in Hyde Park London every summer.  

Acts include:
    The Killers
    The Raconteurs
    Pixies
    The Avett Brothers
    The Roots
    Gogol Bordello
    Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
    Kid Rock
    Blake Shelton
    Doobie Brothers
    Warren Haynes Band
    Dwight Yoakam
    BUDDY GUY
    O.A.R.
    Iron & Wine
    Pete Yorn
    Jenny & Johnny
    Gavin DeGraw
    Drive By Truckers
    Dr. Dog
    Chris Isaak
    Brandi Carlile
    Robert Randolph & The Family Band
    The FLATLANDERS
    Los Lonely Boys
    Civil Twilight
    Lucero
    The Felice Brothers
    Blues Traveler
    Michelle Branch
    Justin Townes Earle
    The David Mayfield Parade
    Ben Sollee
    Renee & The Translators
    The Supervillains

What a fantastic line-up, would love to see Bob Seger - and The Killers are huge favourites from the UK Festival circuit.  If there any concerts on while we are out we always try and get tickets, amongst others we’ve been lucky enough to see Paul Rodgers, Oasis, Meatloaf, Willie Nelson and Gwen Stefani amongst others.  Can you guess which one our teenage daughter dragged us along to?!

CENTRAL FLORIDA CONCERTS

Aug 27   Mr. Big 
Venue:  House of Blues Orlando
Aug 31  Train and Maroon 5  
Venue:  Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa

Sep 1 Armin Van Buuren with Blake Jarrell    
Venue: House of Blues Orlando
Sep 2 Erasure  Venue: 
House of Blues Orlando
Sep 3  Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival   
Venue: Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fair Tampa
Sep 9  Brad Paisley with Blake Shelton and Jerrod Niemann   
Venue: Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairground Tampa
Sep 9  Return to Forever IV with Zappa Plays Zappa  
Venue: House of Blues Orlando
Sep 11 House of Blues and Foundation Present Bright Eyes with First Aid Kit  
Venue:  House of Blues Orlando
Sep 11  Return to Forever IV with Zappa Plays Zappa 
Venue: Ruth Eckerd Hall Orlando
Sep 16  Marc Anthony 
Venue:  AmericanAirlines Arena Miami
Sep 16 Stryper 
Venue:  House of Blues Orlando
Sep 17  Journey with special guests Foreigner and Night Ranger 
Venue:  Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairground
Sep 18  Marc Anthony  
Venue: Amway Center, Orlando
Sep 18 Incubus: If Not Now, When?    
Venue Amphitheatre Florida State Fairground Tampa
Sep 21 Tu Musica, Tu Ritmo   
Venue: House of Blues Orlando
Sep 23  Pepper with special guests The Expendables and Ballyhoo!     
Venue:  House of Blues Orlando
Sep 24  Honda Blink-182, My Chemical Romance    
Venue: Amphitheatre Tampa Fairground
Sep 25  Calle 13      
Venue: House of Blues Orlando

Oct 1 Opeth with Katatonia     
Venue: House of Blues Orlando
Oct 5 The Script    Venue: Ruth Eckerd Hall Orlando
Oct 7 Cyndi Lauper,  Dr. John: From Memphis to Mardi Gras   
Venue: House of Blues Orlando
Oct 16 Jack's Mannequin   
Venue:   House of Blues Orlando  
Oct 21 John Oliver  
Venue:  David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
Oct 21  Bela Fleck & The Flecktones     
Venue:  House of Blues Orlando
Oct 28  Josh Groban - Straight To You Tour     
Venue:  St. Pete Times Forum
Oct 28  Colbie Caillat     
Venue:  House of Blues Orlando
Oct 29 Josh Groban: Straight To You Tour    Venue:  Amway Center Orlando

Nov 3 Saints ; Sinners Tour ft. Between The Buried And Me    
Venue:  The Ritz Ybor Tampa
Nov 4 Yngwie Malmsteen      
Venue:  House of Blues Orlando
Nov 8  An Evening with Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree   
Venue:  House of Blues Orlando
Nov 12 / 13  Orlando Calling    
Venue:  Citrus Bowl Orlando
Nov 12  Queensryche 30th Anniversary Tour    
Venue:  House of Blues Orlando
Nov 27  George Thorogood & The Destroyers    
Venue: House of Blues Orlando

Dec 15 Insomniac Presents Skrillex  Venue: House of Blues Orlando

SOUTH FLORIDA CONCERTS

Sep 9  Manu Chao: La Ventura  Venue:  
Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park Miami
Sep 10 Return to Forever IV     
Venue:  Mizner Park Amphitheater Boca Raton
Sep 11 J Cole    
Venue: Revolution Live  Fort Lauderdale
Sep 13 Rock The Bells - Miami Beach: Raekwon, Ghostface and Mobb Deep  
Venue: The Fillmore Miami Beach
Sep 16  Marc Anthony    
Venue: AmericanAirlines Arena Miami
Sep 17 / 18   XVI International Ballet Festival of Miami  
Venue: The Fillmore Miami Beach

Saturday 20 August 2011

For all you foodies check out Magical Dining Month in Orlando (September)


It’s the best time of the year to be in Orlando for food lovers.  The Magical Dining Month takes place every year in September where Orlando’s finest restaurants feature a three-course, prix fixe dinner menus for only $30.
One dollar from each meal will be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, so you will be helping others as well as enjoying a delicious meal for exceptional value.
Participating restaurants are:
ANDIAMO ITALIAN BISTRO AND GRILLE   Lake Buena Vista Area   Italian
BICE RISTORANTE    Universal Orlando Resort   Italian
BIG FIN SEAFOOD KITCHEN   Sand Lake Rd. Area   Seafood
THE BOHEME   Downtown Area   American
CALA BELLA   International Dr. Area   Italian
THE CAPITAL GRILLE   International Dr. Area   American
CHARLEY'S STEAK HOUSE   Osceola County   Steak
CHARLEY'S STEAK HOUSE   International Dr. Area   Steak
CHARLEY'S STEAK HOUSE   South Orlando Area   Steak
CHATHAM'S PLACE RESTAURANT   Sand Lake Rd. Area   Continental
CHEZ VINCENT   Winter Park   French
CITRUS RESTAURANT   Downtown Area   American
CITY FIRE AMERICAN OVEN & BAR   Sand Lake Rd. Area   American
CRAVE   Mall at Millenia Area   American
CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT & RUM BAR   International Dr. Area   Latin
DRAGONFLY ROBATA GRILL AND SUSHI   Sand Lake Rd. Area   Asian
ELEVEN   Osceola County   American
EMERIL'S RESTAURANT ORLANDO   Universal Orlando Resort   American
EMERIL'S TCHOUP CHOP   Universal Orlando Resort   Asian
EVERGLADES RESTAURANT   International Dr. Area   American
FIORELLA'S CUCINA TOSCANA   International Dr. Area   Italian
FISHBONES   Lake Mary   Seafood
FISHBONES   Sand Lake Rd. Area   Seafood
FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE   Sand Lake Rd. Area   Steak
FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE   Winter Park   Steak
FUNKY MONKEY WINE COMPANY   Downtown Area   Fusion
FUNKY MONKEY WINE COMPANY   International Dr. Area   Fusion
HUE RESTAURANT   Downtown Area   American
IL MULINO NEW YORK TRATTORIA   Lake Buena Vista Area   Italian
ISLANDS DINING ROOM    Universal Orlando Resort    American
JOHNNIE'S HIDEAWAY   Lake Buena Vista Area   American
K RESTAURANT   College Park   American
THE KITCHEN   Universal Orlando Resort   American
LA LUCE BY DONNA SCALA   Lake Buena Vista Area   Italian
LAGO   Baldwin Park   Italian
A LAND REMEMBERED   International Dr. Area   American
LATIN QUARTER   Universal Orlando Resort   Latin
LE COQ AU VIN   South Orlando Area   French
LUIGINO'S RESTAURANT   Lake Mary   Italian
LUMA ON PARK   Winter Park   American
MAMA DELLA'S RISTORANTE   Universal Orlando Resort   Italian
McCORMICK & SCHMICK'S   Mall at Millenia Area   Seafood
MIKADO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE   Lake Buena Vista Area   Asian
MING COURT   International Dr. Area   Asian
MOONFISH    Sand Lake Rd. Area   Seafood
MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE   Sand Lake Rd. Area   Steak
NAPA   International Dr. Area   American  
NICK'S ITALIAN KITCHEN   Downtown Area   Italian
NINE18    Lake Buena Vista Area    Continental
OCEAN PRIME   Sand Lake Rd. Area   Seafood
THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM   International Dr. Area   Seafood
THE PALM   Universal Orlando Resort   Steak
PRICKLY PEAR   Downtown Area   American
PRIMO BY MELISSA KELLY   SeaWorld Area   Italian
RANGETSU   Maitland   Asian
RISTORANTE TUSCANY   Lake Buena Vista Area   Italian
ROY'S HAWAIIAN FUSION RESTAURANT   Sand Lake Rd. Area   Seafood
SEASONS 52   Altamonte Springs   American
SEASONS 52   Sand Lake Rd. Area   American
SPENCER'S FOR STEAKS AND CHOPS   International Dr. Area   Steak
TAVERNA OPA   International Dr. Area   Greek
TIMPANO ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE   Sand Lake Rd. Area   Steak
TODD ENGLISH'S BLUEZOO   Lake Buena Vista Area   Seafood
TOMMY BAHAMA   International Dr. Area   Seafood
THE VENETIAN ROOM   Lake Buena Vista Area   American
VINES GRILLE & WINE BAR   Sand Lake Rd. Area   American
VITO'S CHOP HOUSE   International Dr. Area   Italian
ZEN   Osceola County   Asian
It's a huge selection to choose from - you could even eat at a different restaurant every night of the month!  

For food to die for we strongly recommend Chatham’s Place at Sand Lake; simply sensational meals, the finest we have eaten in Florida.   Make a reservation quickly as they get booked up very quickly by those in the know!
Ocean Prime is in the Sandlake area, very good food - excellent crab cakes when we last ate there, although the restaurant needs to be full to get the best atmosphere.   If you’re fond of Crème Brulee they do a very tasty one!
Chez Vincent at Winter Park is a busy bistro and is located in where there is lots of hustle and bustle in the surrounding bars and restaurants.  It’s worth a detour to visit this area, it shows Orlando as it used to be as it’s where the wealthy used to vacation and own homes, and there is some amazing architecture with a very European feel.

Why not make a day of it and visit the Morse Museum at Winter Park where you can look at the Tiffany Collection, take a walk round the lake and / or a boat ride.  You can then head off for a tasty French meal.  There are bakeries where you can buy fresh croissants and french bread and pastries too.
We’ve also tried the Taverna Opa which as you would guess from the name serves Greek food.  They serve an excellent hummus and a most delicious pudding, although not for those who are watching their calorie count!  (But who does on vacation!)  It’s a very lively restaurant with belly dancers and loud music.
Check out the Magical Dining website, you can just click a restaurant and see the Magical Menu so you can see which restaurants you are likely to want to eat at.  http://www.visitorlando.com/magicaldining/

Tuesday 2 August 2011

Food & Wine Classic - Swan and Dolphin Resort, Walt Disney World, FL

The 2nd Annual Swan and Dolphin Resort Food and Wine Classic takes place on October 7 and October 8 2011.  This is a unique education seminar so book your place as soon as possible.
Another fabulous recipe from the kitchens of the Swan and Dolphin Resort at WDW Orlando.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Ingredients:
7 Egg Whites
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Cup Powdered Sugar, or 10X sugar
1 Tsp. Cream of Tartar
1 Vanilla Bean, or 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
1 Pint Ea.  Asst Berries and Fruits:
Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, Peaches, Oranges 
Vanilla Ice Cream or desired flavor

Method:
Preheat oven to 180°F.
Warm whites slightly to room temperature.
Using a mixer or hand mixer, start whipping the whites at a medium speed. When they start to get some volume, add the granulated sugar in stages.
Mix until it has stiffened to a point. (This means to stick your finger directly into the meringue and pull it out. If the meringue on the tip of your finger is at a point then it is done.)
Sift your powdered sugar and gently fold into the meringue until there is no more dry sugar present. Gently fold in your vanilla bean or extract. (Scrape vanilla bean).
Pipe using a star tip on parchment paper. Pipe in a spiral, then pipe around the edges of the spiral to form a cup. Place it in the oven so it can dry out. It may take up to 2 hrs to dry out meringue. Constantly check to make sure it does not get any color. The inside should be a little sticky still.
*If it is getting color, the oven is too high or the meringues are overdone. Try lowering the temp a little to 160°F.
Let cool so the sugar can solidify. You can put desired fruits  inside the cup and serve with vanilla ice cream and fruits.

Yields: 24 cups

Summer Pavlova
 Doesn't that look mouth-wateringly scrumptious?  And for those on vacation and not up to making meringue just buy some from the supermarket and use summer fruits with some cream or ice cream.  
Or if you're watching your weight (sadly like me) use a low fat or fat free yoghurt in place of the cream or ice cream.  Still yummy!!

Sunday 31 July 2011

So you think you can Dance Tour 2011

So you think you can DANCE tour 2011 reaches Orlando in September.
So You Think You Can DANCE Tour 2011, Amway Center Orlando

Starring this season's finalists

AMWAY CENTER

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17

So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2011 featuring this season's finalists

Back to School Fashion Show - Mall at Millenia

Mall at Millenia Orlando
The latest back to school fashions are modeled by graduates of the Maile Image, Modeling and Acting Camp, with Guest Host Melanie Pace a Wardrobe Stylist.

Participating stores include Betsey Johnson, Bloomingdale's, Cache, Ecco, Finish Line, GAP, Gymboree, Janie & Jack, Quiksilver, Sanrio and Vans.

Saturday August 6

1pm and 3 pm

GRAND COURT

Wednesday 25 May 2011

Forthcoming Concerts Summer 2011 South Florida

Jun 4  Primus 
The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
Jun 5 The Monkees 
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Jun 11 Diego Torres 
The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
Jun 15 Def Leppard with very special guest Heart
Cruzan Amphitheatre
Jun 17 Borgore 
The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
Jun 25 Martin Lawrence 
James L. Knight Center
Jun 29 U2 360 Tour 
Sun Life Stadium (formerly Land Shark Stadium)
Jul 1 Dirty South 
Revolution Live
Jul 3 Feed Me 
Revolution Live
Jul 8 Nero 
Revolution Live
Jul 14 Rihanna: Loud Tour with special guests Cee Lo Green and J. Cole 
BankAtlantic Center
Jul 16 Jason Aldean 
Cruzan Amphitheatre
Jul 16 Sade with very special guest John Legend 
AmericanAirlines Arena
Jul 28 Selena Gomez
Mizner Park Amphitheater
Jul 30 Vans Warped Tour 2011
Cruzan Amphitheatre
Jul 30 100 Monkeys 
Revolution Live
Aug 3 Kings of Leon 
Cruzan Amphitheatre
Aug 5 Goo Goo Dolls 
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Aug 5 Hot Tuna 
Revolution Live
Aug 6 Reel Big Fish 
Revolution Live
Aug 7 Ke$ha presents The Get $leazy Tour 
Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park
Aug 14 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 
Cruzan Amphitheatre
Aug 17 The Summer Slaughter Tour with The Black Dahlia Murder & Whitechapel..
Revolution Live
Aug 21  Brian Regan 
Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
Aug 21 Guster & Jack's Mannequin 
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Aug 25 Matisyahu 
The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
Aug 30 Maroon 5 and Train 
Cruzan Amphitheatre
Sep 10 Return to Forever IV 
Mizner Park Amphitheater
Sep 16 Marc Anthony 
AmericanAirlines Arena
Sep 18 Journey with special guests Foreigner and Night Range
Cruzan Amphitheatre

Thursday 19 May 2011

Amway Center, Oct 20, 2011 - SUGARLAND

Sugarland bring their Incredible Machine 2011 Tour to Orlando and play the Amway Center on Thursday, October 20.

Sugarland












Special Guest Sara Bareilles
Tickets go on Sale Friday May 20 2011.

Wednesday 18 May 2011

Marc Anthony at The Amway Center, Sep 18 2011

Marc Anthony is appearing at The Amway Center on Sunday, September 18 2011.

Tickets available from Friday May 20 May 2011.

Dalí Museum - Midday by the Bay

Progress Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater and the Dalí Museum present

Midday by the Bay

Free lunchtime entertainment

Live Music Series in the Plaza: The Jim Morey Band
Friday, May 20, Noon - 2:00 pm
Free afternoon music series, live from the plaza between the Mahaffey Theater and the Dali Museum.

This week's live entertainment: The Jim Morey Band is a 4 piece band playing original jazz flavored roots and funky music with one hand in Storyville, New Orleans and the other picking confetti out of Tom Wait's old hat. www.jimmorey.com

Cost: Free to all. Series occurs every Friday in April and May. Street parking is available or $5 in covered parking garage between Mahaffey Theater and The Dali Museum. Pets, chairs, umbrellas and blankets are allowed. No alcoholic beverages. Attendees can create their own picnic, “brown bag” lunch, purchase an affordable, delicious snack or sandwich from local vendors or get a lunch "to go" at Cafe Gala at the Dali.

Friday, May 27 - Sasha Tuck
New Series @ the Dali - Our Town: Conversations with St. Pete Mythmakers: Jeanne Clark Meinke, Visual Artist and Peter Meinke, St. Pete's Poet Laureate

Thursday, May 26, 6:30 - 7:45 pm Our Town is a once-a-month conversation with a notable St. Pete mythmaker. Host Dr. Carol Mickett, philosopher and artist, will converse with these local heroes about their visions, accomplishments, and contributions to shaping the identity of our town.

Where else but at the Dali Museum - which showcases the mythmaking of artist Salvador Dali - to honor the people of our city and its surroundings who are building the greatness which is St. Petersburg? This month's guests are Jeanne Clark Meinke, Visual Artist and Peter Meinke, St. Pete's Poet Laureate.

Cost: Free to all. Series takes place in the Theater. Come early for tapas and copas at Cafe Gala.


Midday by the Bay - Live Music Series in the Plaza: Sasha Tuck
Friday, May 27, Noon - 2:00 pm
Free afternoon music series, live from the plaza between the Mahaffey Theater and the Dali Museum. This week's live entertainment: Sasha Tuck

Cost: Free to all. Series occurs every Friday in April and May. Street parking is available or $5 in covered parking garage between Mahaffey Theater and The Dali Museum. Pets, chairs, umbrellas and blankets are allowed. No alcoholic beverages. Attendees can create their own picnic, “brown bag” lunch, purchase an affordable, delicious snack or sandwich from one local vendors or get a lunch "to go" at Cafe Gala at the Dali.
Dali
Dali Museum, St Petersburg, FL

PREMIUM OUTLETS - MEMORIAL WEEKEND SALE 2011

Premium Outlets - Orlando + across the US

Memorial Weekend Sale 2011 - Friday May 27 - Monday May 30.

Enjoy savings on top of already low outlet prices!


Orlando Premium Outlets - Vineland Ave
8200 Vineland Avenue
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 238-7787
Orlando Premium Outlets - International Dr
4951 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 352-9600 

Friday 13 May 2011

Matthew Morrison @ Bob Carr Performing Arts Theatre

Monday 11 July 20117.30pm


Matthew Morrison, Tony Nominated, Star of Glee

Bob Carr Performing Arts Theatre

Matthew Morrison

Saturday 7 May 2011

Dalí's Birthday at The Dalí Museum St Pete's, FL

Celebrate Dalí's birthday on May 11 at the Dalí Museum at the Dali Birthday Party! 
Dali

If it's your birthday it's FREE admission. 
Giant Birthday Mural for children and their families to complete
Treats from the café
Discount on Family Membership

11 - 12 am and 3 - 4 pm
Pin the moustache on Dalí
Tarot Reading (Dalí's wife Gala read the Tarot)
Palm Reading

First 100 visitors through the door get a special treat!

Celebrate by Giving:  Dalí Museum Blood Drive 11.00 - 3.30  - free t-shirt and keychain to all donors
The Dali Museum
1 Dalí Blvd
St Petersburg

Dali Museum, St Petersburg, FL

Thursday 5 May 2011

May 20-21 2011 3rd Annual Mount Dora Blues & Wine Festival


3rd Annual Mount Dora Blues & Wine Festival
May 20 2011     Time: 6 - 9 pm
The Historic Lakeside Inn
Back by popular demand, Blues Brothers Imitators w/ Andrew Mullen as Jake, T. Scott Walker as Elwood, featuring the Eustis Horns and the Nightly Blues Band!
Online tickets at www.MDBWF.com, or in Mount Dora at Wekiva Music, Chamber of Commerce and Lakeside Inn.

May 21 2011    Time: 4 - 10 pm
The Historic Lakeside Inn
Sat 4 - 6 pm Wine Tasting & Judging including "Best of Show" 4:00 Shaun Rounds Band 5:30 T. Scott TropRockers Blues Band w/Tim Hargis on Sax 7:00 Ernie Lancaster Blues Band 8:30 Jacqueline Queenie Jones & The Blues Krewe
Online tickets at www.MDBWF.com, or in Mount Dora at Wekiva Music, Chamber of Commerce and Lakeside Inn.


18th Annual EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Stop and Smell the Flowers!



Don’t miss the opportunity to see Orlando in full bloom at the 18th Annual Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.  Only a few more weeks remain to enjoy an array of flowers, gardens, topiaries and live music.

May 6 – 8: Davy Jones
May 13-15: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
*All performances are held at the America Gardens Theatre and are scheduled for 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
It’s perfect for guests of all ages!