Music is in the air!

Bok Towers, Orlando

The spring peak bloom at Bok Towers is arriving quickly and what better way to enjoy the Gardens than during the upcoming Live at the Gardens musical performances? From an intimate setting at Pinewood Estate to a lively performance in the Visitor Center - you're sure to fall in love with the music that fills the air at one of Central Florida's favorite gardens!

Don't forget that Concert tickets include admission to the Gardens on the day of the concert.  Plan to arrive early to enjoy the Gardens, take a Guided Garden Tour, enjoy a carillon concert or dine in the Cafe.

Musical Snapshot with Ashley Liberty & Daniel Strange
Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Visitor Center

Classical Piano with Judith Alstadter
Sunday, February 26 at 5 p.m.
at Pinewood Estate

For further information and to buy tickets check out the Bok Towers website.

Billy Elliott at Bob Carr's February 14-19 2012

Billy Elliot The Musical at Bob Carr Orlando

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is a joyous celebration of one young boy’s journey to make his dreams come true. Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL “THE MOST INSPIRING SHOW I’VE SEEN IN YEARS.” Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community. A big musical with an even bigger heart, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will enchant the dreamer in all of us.

The cast of Billy Elliot the Musical

Based on the international smash-hit film, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is brought to life by a phenomenal cast and the Tony Award®-winning creative team -- director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall -- along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls "HIS BEST SCORE YET!"

President Obama visits WDW, Florida

On January 19 2012 President Obama visited Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Florida .  President Obama was visiting Walt Disney World to launch a new initiative to increase travel and tourism to the US.

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.

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.

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.

Bob Seger @ Sunrise, FL Jan 12

Tickets for Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band at BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, FL now on sale.