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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010 Pickin' & grinnin' Live Oak, Fl 3863641683 Pickin' & Grinnin' saturdays 6 p.m. until at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park,Live Oak,Pickin' Shed in the Loop Camping area. Bring your instrument/pot luck 3rd Sat/Free/Suwannee River Bluegrass Assoc/www.musicliveshere.com
1/4/2010 - 12/30/2010 Karaoke with Teddy McMullen Live Oak, Fl 386364-1683 Come out each Mon. & Thurs. night to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and enjoy karaoke with Ted "Teddy Mac" McMullen; 7-10 p.m. Food and bev. available. Ted is a leading Elvis Tribute Artist who has several tribute shows each year at the SOSMP.
4/5/2010 - 11/5/2010 "FRIDAY FEST" Panama City, Florida 850-785-2554 The Downtown Improvement Board announces the Historic Districts newest signature event the 4th Annual “Friday Fest” series. This event will be held on the first Friday of each month March through November, from 6 until 10pm. “Friday Fest” features car club displays, live entertainment, extended store hours, food and craft vendors, adult beverages, children’s area and much, much, more! The excitement starts with FOUR local bands to get you in the “Thank Goodness it’s Friday” kind of mood. Continuous music and festivities will continue throughout the evening. “Friday Fest” will be held in the 200-300-400-500 blocks of Harrison Avenue and 4th and 5th Street from Grace Avenue to Luverne Avenue. “Friday Fest” promises fun for all age! Come be a part of the excitement!
6/18/2010 - 9/17/2010 Movie in the Park Cocoa, FL 321-639-3500 Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy these FREE movies in the park! June 6/18/10, 8:00pm: Daddy Day Care, PG July 7/16/10, 8:00pm: Surf's Up, PG August 8/20/10, 8:00pm: The Game Plan, PG September 9/17/10, 8:00pm: Wizard of Oz, G
9/10/2010 - 9/10/2010 North Florida Colgate Country Showdown Live Oak, Fl 386-364-1683 North Fla Colgate Country Showdown competition/Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park/WQHL/Live Oak, Fl/7 p.m./one event/winner goes to state//nat'l winner receives $100,000!Johnny Bulford won at SOSMP!/dinner/accommodations/ info/www.musicliveshere.com
9/10/2010 - 9/12/2010 Old Time Music Weekend White Springs, Florida 386-397-2733 Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park In-depth instruction in old time music techniques. Concert will be held Friday and Saturday evenings in the park auditorium at 7 pm. For complete details/instructions for registration please call 386-397-7005
9/11/2010 - 9/11/2010 Olustee Civil War Expo Olustee, Florida 386-397-7005 Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park - Experience a day of authentic military drills, storytelling, exhibits, period artisans and the war's traveling merchants. For more information please call 386-397-7005.
9/11/2010 - 9/11/2010 Mercy Mountain Boys Great American Veterans Tour Lake City, Florida 386-752-8822 FREE admission! Join us at the Rodeo Arena at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 2:00 pm. Show starts at 3:00 pm. For more information call 386-755-8924 or visit www.greatamericanveteranstour.com.
9/17/2010 - 9/18/2010 Smokin' Pig Fest Lake City, Florida 386-752-8822 Columbia County Fairgrounds- BBQ Competition! Live Entertainment! Friday - Gates open at 11 am. Saturday -Gates open at 10 am. $2.00 admission. Wing eating contest and talent show. For details please call 386-752-8822 or visit www.columbiacountyfair.org
9/18/2010 - 9/18/2010 Movie in the Park- 7:30pm-9:30pm Cape Coral, Florida 239-573-3123 Joe Stonis ParkThe City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation is proud to bring you a free "Movie in the Park" on our giant inflatable screen. Enjoy the movie and a free family night out. Bring a blanket, chairs, dinner;For more information call 239-573-3123
9/30/2010 - 10/2/2010 Suwannee River Fall Jubilee (gospel) Live Oak, FL 386-364-1683 Suwannee River Gospel Jubilee Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla,-the Dixie Echoes (T,F,S), Florida Boys (T), Melody Boys (F) & Dove Brothers (S)/3-nites $30 or $13 nitely/Gate price $38/$15. www.musicliveshere.com
10/1/2010 - 10/2/2010 "Oktoberfest" Panama City, FL 850-785-2554 A celebration of the Bavarian culture.
10/2/2010 - 10/2/2010 Stephen Foster / Jeanie Auditions White Springs, Florida 386-397-2733 Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park- Outstanding Florida vocalists wearing period attire compete for scholarships and the titles of "Stephen"/"Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair". Call 386-397-7009 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster
10/2/2010 - 10/2/2010 Cape Coral Bike Night cape coral, florida 239-573-3123 The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation is proud to bring you Cape Bike Night! Motorcycle enthusiasts can get together and listen to live bands, eat great food, and just have fun at this great event!
10/4/2010 - 10/9/2010 Forever Fit 50 & Beyond: Jacksonville Senior Games Jacksonville, Florida 904-630-7392 The event is sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and is a qualifier for the Florida Senior Games State Championships. Being healthy and active is not only important for physical and mental well beingl. This is why the Forever Fit 50 & Beyond: Jacksonville Senior Games offer non-physical games and activities, as well as plenty of social events that allow our participants to renew friendships, create new ones and share experiences.
10/8/2010 - 10/10/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Opening Night: Pines Of Rome Tampa, St. Petersburg, & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Hometown favorite Thomas Wilkins returns to open the season with Respighi’s larger-than-life Pines of Rome along with Beckel’s Toccata for Orchestra, Faure’s Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances and Liszt’s Les Préludes.
10/9/2010 - 10/9/2010 Columbus Day Parade and Italian Food Feast Cape Coral, Florida 239-573-3123` The Sons of Italy - Charles J. Bonaparte Lodge #2504 of Cape Coral and the Downtown Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency present the Columbus Day Parade and Italian Food Feast. Parade is scheduled to begin at 5pm From SE 9th Place.
10/14/2010 - 10/21/2010 Paddle Florida Live Oak, Florida 386-364-1683 Paddle 123 miles of the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail form the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park to Manatee Springs State Park. For all details call 386-364-1683 or visit www.musicliveshere.com or www.paddleflorida.org.
10/15/2010 - 10/15/2010 Cooter Poker Tournament & Casino Night Lecanto, Florida 352-726-2801 Portion of the proceeds to benifit the Citrus County Senior Foundation
10/15/2010 - 10/16/2010 Down on the Suwannee Music Festival Live Oak, Fl 386-364-1683 Down on the Suwannee Music Festival, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, Fl/artists to be announced/www.musicliveshere.com
10/15/2010 - 10/17/2010 Quilt Show & Sale White Springs, Florida 386-397-2733 Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park presents the 22nd Annual Quilt Show & Sale. More than 200 quilts of all sizes and shapes will be on display. For more information call 877-635-3655 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster/
10/15/2010 - 10/24/2010 Oktoberfest Cape Coral, Florida 239-573-3123 The German American Social Club of Cape Coral invites all to join them the last two weekends in October to celebrate the 23rd Annual Oktoberfest starting the weekend of Friday, October 17th and ending Sunday, October 26th. Free parking!
10/21/2010 - 10/24/2010 Magnolia Fest Live oak, Florida 386-364-1683 Magnolia Fest, one of the South's best 100 % pure Americana/Roots music festivals/Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park; dozens of groups, 4+ stages; festival of music, magic and fun;vending village w/ eclectic blend of food, New Orleans style walking parade
10/22/2010 - 10/22/2010 Rocky Horror Picture Show Jacksonville, Florida 9046303690 The street festival begins at 8 p.m. and the movie will be shown at Midnight. Food vendors, beverage sales, a Rocky Tribute Band and costume contest are just a few of the activities. Come dressed as your favorite character and join in the fun!
10/22/2010 - 10/24/2010 The Florida Orchestra: Haydn's The Creation Tampa, St. Petersburg, & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Considered to be one of Haydn’s greatest works, this oratorio is a musical offering of piety, reverence and sublime inspiration that overflows with soaring arias, angelic multi-voice themes and explosively gorgeous choral passages.
10/23/2010 - 10/23/2010 Halloween Spooktacular Largo, Florida 727-587-6740 Spooktacular is an event for all ages! The preschool area, family area and teen area make for a fun night for the whole family. Advance sale prices for wristbands are $5 for Rec Card holders and $6 without. Wristbands are on sale at every staffed Recreation Facility. Highlights include jumbo Guitar Hero, mechanical surf boarding, bounce houses, trick or treat trail and more!
10/23/2010 - 10/23/2010 Lake City Veterans Benefit Car Show Lake City, Florida 386-752-8822 Columbia County Fairgrounds - Street Rods, Classic, Antiques, Muscle Cars, Customs, Trucks, Tuners, 50/50, Goody Bags, Door Prizes, T-Shirts, Rockin' DJ, Contest, Great Food & Beverages. Call 386-365-8839/386-365-3101 or www.columbiacountyfla.com.
10/28/2010 - 10/28/2010 The Florida Orchestra: Music, Mystery and Magic St. Petersburg, Florida 727-892-3337 Enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts at this morning concert featuring Dukas's Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain and Herrmann's Psycho Suite. Alastair Willis conducts.
10/29/2010 - 10/31/2010 Great American Cooter Festival Inverness, Florida 352-726-2801 Cooter Poker & Casino Night, Kick-Off Parties, Wine Tasting Event, Frisbie Dogs, Southern Rock's Finest featuring Artimus Pyle, Children's Activities, Cooterween Costume Contest, Dunk Tank, Dragon Boat Display, Kayak Races, Moonlight Bike Ride.....
10/29/2010 - 10/31/2010 The Florida Orchestra: Time for Three Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “remarkable virtuosos” and The Washington Post as simply “dazzling,” Time for Three has jazz, pop, bluegrass, gypsy tunes, classics and more flying off their fiddles with great flair and an infectious sense of fun.
10/29/2010 - 10/31/2010 Alligator Festival High Springs, Florida 386-752-8511 O'Leno State Park - In memory of the time between 1817 and 1859 when Lake City was called Alligator. Native American and 19th Century living history reenactment of the Battle of San Felasco Hammock. For details call 386-752-8511 or www.alligatorfest.org.
10/29/2010 - 11/6/2010 Columbia County Fair Lake City, Florida 386-752-8822 Columbia County Fairgrounds - Come join the fun! For details call 386-752-8822 or visit www.columbiacountyfair.org.
10/30/2010 - 10/30/2010 Fall Kids Festival - Jaycee Park - 9AM to 4PM Cape Coral, Florida 239-573-3123 Harney Point Kiwanis Club & Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department present the 11th Annual Fall Kids’ Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Jaycee Park from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission, last year over 8,000 residents joined us.
10/31/2010 - 10/31/2010 Halloween in the Village Cocoa, FL 321-639-3500 This event will bring little trick-or-treaters and their families down to the village and Riverfront Park for a fun and safe Halloween adventure from 4-8:30pm. Admission is FREE!
11/3/2010 - 11/5/2010 Rural Folklife Days White Springs, Florida 386-397-2733 Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park - Experience rural farm traditions and taste homemade jellies at this family event. School groups welcome. For more information 386-397-7005 or www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster.
11/5/2010 - 11/7/2010 The Florida Orchestra: Mahler's Symphony No. 6 Tampa, St. Petersburg, & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 This is Mahler with his powers to excite and overwhelm at their highest, and in spite of the music’s many intensely dark moods, the symphony is exhilarating, offering listeners an extraordinarily rewarding musical experience. Stefan Sanderling conducts.
11/7/2010 - 11/7/2010 Conga Caliente Tampa, Florida 813.353.8151 A family-oriented 7 year tradition, Conga Caliente celebrates Tampa's Arts & Culture of Hispanic orgin. Free admission! Domino Tournament, Cigar area, Food village, Youth area,Visual Arts,Health village,Beer Garden and Main stage w/ National Performer
11/7/2010 - 11/27/2010 Woof it Up! AKC (r) Responsible Dog Ownership Day Cocoa, FL 321-639-3500 The City of Cocoa along and Brevard County Dog Training Club hosts this fun community event for the entire family including the dog at Riverfront Park from 11am-4pm!
11/11/2010 - 11/11/2010 9th Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration & Parade Cape Coral, Florida 239-573-3123 Join us as the community honors our American Heroes and pays tribute to those who have lost their lives and are proudly serving our country. The Veteran’s Day Celebration is a cooperative effort.
11/12/2010 - 11/14/2010 CoConut Festival cape coral, florida 239-573-3123 The Cape Coral Coconut Festival will celebrate Cape Coral’s uniqueness to the Lee County area. This will include bands, entertainment, carnival games, food, contests, crafts and much more. The kick-off will start on Friday night from 5:00 PM – 12 midnight
11/12/2010 - 11/14/2010 Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival Live Oak, Florida 386-364-1683 Bear Creek Music Festival/Spirit of Suwannee Music Park,tickets include primitive camping.Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Toubab Krewe,Lettuce,John Brown's Body,Kofi Burbridge,Zach Deputy,Garaj Mahal,Big Sam's Funky Nation,Dubconscious,musicliveshere.com
11/13/2010 - 11/13/2010 Four Freedoms Festival & Parade Madison, Florida 850-973-2788 This festival is a grand salute to our brothers and sisters who serve our country, who have guaranteed our freedom, some with great cost. Come watch the parade and celebrate with us.
11/13/2010 - 11/14/2010 "Festival of Nations" Panama City, FL 850-785-2554 A celebration of the various cultures around the world. Come join us in Downtown Panama City to experience the different foods and dances from around the world!
11/19/2010 - 11/21/2010 The Florida Orchestra: Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Tampa & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Principal Bassoonist Anthony Georgeson performs Mozart’s Concerto for Bassoon in B-flat major, K.191 on a program with Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin and Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements. Jens Georg Bachmann conducts.
11/20/2010 - 11/21/2010 Raid on the Suwannee Civil War Re-enactment Live Oak, Fl 386-364-1683 Second annual Raid on the Suwannee Civil War Re-enactment by Hardee's Corps 11/20-21 Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, Fla/family even/Grand Ball/Ladies Tea/Church/Battles 2 p.m. Sat&Sun/camps open/www.musicliveshere.com
11/25/2010 - 11/27/2010 Thanksgiving Dinner/Old Tyme Farm Days and Engine Show & 7th Annual Icebreaker Swap Meet Live Oak, Florida 386-364-1683 Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park 11/25;OTFD 11/26-27,tractors,engine show; music; cane grinding/syrup making;arts/crafts; swap meet,vendors, music and dancing,Christmas lights display & much more on the famous Suwannee River.
11/26/2010 - 11/28/2010 The Florida Orchestra: Wicked Divas on Broadway Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Treat yourself to hit tunes and best-loved songs from such Broadway blockbusters as Gypsy, Evita, My Fair Lady, Chicago, Ragtime, Music Man, Wicked and more...with two delightful divas from the hit musical Wicked.
11/26/2010 - 12/17/2010 "Home for the Holidays" Panama City, FL 850-785-2554 Celebrate the Holiday season by taking a horse drawn carriage ride through Historic Downtown Panama City. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while shopping and strolling the streets listening to Christmas Carolers. The times are every Friday after5pm-8pm.
11/27/2010 - 11/27/2010 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Indian River Boat Parade Cocoa, FL 321-639-3500 The official lighting of the Riverfront Park Christmas Tree is done in conjunction with this community event in Riverfront Park from 5-9:00pm where attendees can listen to a variety of entertainment on the main stage, visit with Santa Claus, play in the snow, and watch a holiday movie, "The Polar Express", on the BIG outdoor screen (movie begins at 7:15). The Indian River Boat parade runs along the Indian River led by the Indian River Queen paddle boat. Admission is FREE to the event.
11/27/2010 - 12/24/2010 Suwannee Lights Christmas Spectacular Live Oak, Fl 3863641683 More than 5 million lights twinkle in a 2 mile-long handmade Christmas drive-thru display at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Opens at dark, small admission, Arts & Crafts Village, Santa, cookies/hot chocolate available, shopping, great fun!
12/4/2010 - 12/4/2010 Holiday Festival of Lights Cape Coral, Florida 239-573-3123 Holiday Festival of Lights is an annual event where thousands of residents attend and stroll along Cape Coral Parkway. Residents can listen and watch performances from various local schools and organizations while visiting downtown shops and businesses.
12/4/2010 - 12/5/2010 The Florida Orchestra: Dvorak's Cello Concerto Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Mark Kosower performs Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in B minor with its deliciously visceral beauty and soaring melodies bursting with sunlight. This concert opens with Brahms’ youthfully optimistic Serenade No. 1. Stefan Sanderling conducts.
12/9/2010 - 12/9/2010 The Florida Orchestra: Spirit of America St. Petersburg, Florida 727-892-3337 Alastair Willis conducts this morning Coffee Concert that features Gershwin's Porgy and Bess Suite, Copland's Billy the Kid Suite and Hindemith's Ragtime. Don't miss the pre-concert conversation & complimentary coffee & donuts one hour before the concert.
12/10/2010 - 12/12/2010 The Florida Orchestra: A Holiday Pops Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Share in this wonderful time of the year with family and friends in a joyous concert of all-time favorite yuletide tunes, Christmas carols, musical chestnuts and heart-felt holiday hits. Featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. Richard Kaufman conducts.
12/11/2010 - 12/11/2010 Cape Coral Bike Night Cape Coral, Florida 239-573-3123 47th Terrace - Between Coronado and Vincennes The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation is proud to bring you Cape Bike Night! Motorcycle enthusiasts can get together and listen to live bands, eat great food, and just have fun at this great event!
12/19/2010 - 12/19/2010 Holiday Boat-a-Long / Movie in the park Cape Coral, Florida 239-573-3123 Four Freedoms Park The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation is proud to bring you the 33rd Annual Holiday Boat-A_Long.Come See the light parade of over 100 boats decorated to the max for the holiday spirit.This Cape Coral tradition is great for family
12/28/2010 - 1/1/2011 Way Down Upon The Suwannee River Trail Ride Live Oak, Florida 386-364-1683 Come ride with us on The Way Down Upon The Suwannee River Trail Ride each December at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Live music,annual auction, fellowship, New Year's Eve Party, guides,6 nights camping, horse stall, party, music&meal,386-364-1683
12/31/2010 - 12/31/2010 Cocoa's Family New Years Event Cocoa, FL 321-639-3500 Ring in the New Year with this family friendly event in Riverfront Park from 5-9pm. The only event in Brevard County where kids can experience the children’s countdown with a balloon drop, entertainment, aparticipate in a variety of art activities.
1/5/2011 - 1/6/2011 The Florida Orchestra: A Musical Tour - St. Petersburg, Russia Clearwater & St. Petersburg, Florida 727-892-3337 Featuring Tchaikovsky's Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, Shostakovich's Tahiti Trot/Tea for Two and Prokofiev's Balcony Scene from Romeo and Juliet, Alastair Willis conducts the morning Coffee Concert, with complimentary coffee and donuts.
1/7/2011 - 1/9/2011 The Florida Orchestra: The One and Only Louis Armstrong Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Revisit the magic and the music of the great Louis Armstrong with Byron Stripling. Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a charismatic soloist,” Stripling plays Sweet Georgia Brown, Honeysuckle Rose, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and more. Jeff Tyzik conducts.
1/14/2011 - 1/16/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Hello Dali Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Celebrate the new Salvador Dali Museum with a dose of eccentricity and fun. Stefan Sanderling conducts.
1/14/2011 - 1/30/2011 South Florida Fair West Palm Beach, Florida 561-793-0333 The annual South Florida Fair is Florida’s top rated fair and it’s seventeen (17) outrageously fun days. Experience the superlative amusement rides of Wade Shows, big act concerts, blue ribbon agricultural displays, family shows, community competitions and, of course, lip smacking fair food!
1/15/2011 - 1/16/2011 20th Tour de Cape Cape Coral, Florida 239-573-3123 2010 marks the 20th Annual Tour de Cape. Held during the cool weather in January, Sunday’s bike tour offers a 15, 31, 62, or 100 mile course in the west and north sections of Cape Coral. Amenities of the event include: T-shirt, a continental breakfast.
1/22/2011 - 1/22/2011 Movie in the Park Cape Coral, FLorida 239-573-3123 The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation is proud to bring you a free "Movie in the Park" on our giant inflatable screen. Enjoy the movie and a free family night out. Bring a blanket, chairs, dinner; For more information call 239-573-3125 or 573-3123.
1/22/2011 - 1/22/2011 McDonald's Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza Tampa, FL 813-251-8844 This alcohol-free family event features the Gasparilla Preschooler's Stroll, the Children's Gasparilla Parade, the Gasparilla Air Invasion, and the "Piratechnic" Extravaganza. 12p.m. - 7:30p.m.
1/22/2011 - 1/23/2011 Florida Manatee Festival Crystal River, Florida 352-726-2801 Fine Art, Craft, Food, Entertainment, Children's Activities, Boat Tours, Lumberjack Show, Beer & Wine Garden, Boat Show, Jimmy Buffet contest & more
1/28/2011 - 1/30/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Jeffrey Multer performs Tchaikovsky’s rhapsodic Violin Concerto on this all-Tchaikovsky program featuring his Symphony No. 2, Little Russian, full of rich colors and spirited Ukrainian folk tunes. Stefan Sanderling conducts.
1/29/2011 - 1/29/2011 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest Tampa, FL 813-251-8844 On this "piratical" day, the Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Pirates invade the City of Tampa during the Gasparilla Invasion, roam the streets during the Parade of the Pirates and celebrate their success with the Pirate Fest Street Festival. 11a.m. – 11p.m.
2/10/2011 - 2/10/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Orchestra Showcase St. Petersburg, Florida 727-892-3337 Alastair Willis conducts this morning concert featuring Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, R. Strauss' Serenade and Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts as well as a pre-concert conversation.
2/11/2011 - 2/12/2011 The Florida Orchestra: The Great American Songbook Tampa & St. Petersburg, Florida 727-892-3337 Celebrate an evening of everybody’s favorite songs about love, joy, hope and dreams come true with hits by Johnny Mercer, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin and more.
2/18/2011 - 2/20/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Gershwin's Concerto in F Tampa & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Stewart Goodyear plays Gershwin’s high-energy and blues-laced Concerto in F on a program with a new work by Osvaldo Golijov and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 with its sparkling Bohemian-inspired melodies. Stefan Sanderling conducts.
2/19/2011 - 2/19/2011 Gasparilla Outbound Voyage Tampa, FL 813-251-8844 This event will feature an afternoon and evening of fun, as the pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla celebrate their conquest of Tampa, and with one final negotiation with The Mayor, will board their ship and head back out to sea. 12p.m. - 10p.m.
2/25/2011 - 2/27/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Opening with Arnold Schoenberg’s Friede auf Erden (Peace on Earth), the orchestra and chorale join forces for one of the most life-affirming works of music in its celebration of hope and the human spirit: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.
3/2/2011 - 3/3/2011 The Florida Orchestra - A Musical Tour: Paris, France Clearwater & St. Petersburg, Florida 727-892-3337 This matinee concert features Debussy's Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun, Ravel's Pavane for a Dead Princess and Faure's Masques et Bergamasques. Concertgoers are invited to attend a pre-concert conversation one hour before the concert.
3/3/2011 - 3/13/2011 Florida Strawberry Festival Plant City, Florida 813-752-9194 Celebrating 76 years of tradition, the Florida Strawberry Festival is ranked as one of the top annual events in North America. Highlighting family oriented activities, headline entertainment, crafts, free shows and of course the strawberries and more!
3/4/2011 - 3/6/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Opera Goes Pops Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 It’s a pops parade of some of the best-loved opera hits that everybody knows from commercials, cartoons and favorite films...Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Bizet’s Carmen, Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, Puccini’s La Boheme and Verdi’s Force of Destiny.
3/5/2011 - 3/6/2011 Floral City Strawbery Festival Floral City, Florida 352-726-2801 Craft, fine art, car show, tractor show, pageants, children's activites, food, entertainment, tons of strawberries and much more!!
3/12/2011 - 3/13/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Acclaimed German pianist Peter Rösel performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 on this program with Luciano Berio’s orchestration of Contrapunctus XIX from Bach’s The Art of Fugue. The evening concludes with Shostakovich’s final symphony, No. 15.
3/25/2011 - 3/27/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Elgar's Enigma Variations Tampa & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Alexander Mickelthwate is joined by Principal Second Violinist Sarah Shellman for Thomas Adès’ Violin Concerto with its devilishly difficult high melodic lines on a program with Haydn’s Symphony No. 59 and Elgar’s beloved Enigma Variations.
3/25/2011 - 3/28/2011 Suwannee Springfest Live Oak, Fl 386-364-1683 Springfest every spring/Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park/Live Oak, Fl on the famous Suwannee River. Americano Roots music w/such artists as Jim Lauderdale, The Gourds, Richie Haven, Peter Rowan,Guy Clark & Verlon Thompson,Darol Anger/Mike Marshal.
3/30/2011 - 4/2/2011 Rock-N-Wheels Live Oak, Fl 386-364-1683 Rock-N-Wheels, every April, weekend of music/ motorcycles at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, Fl; bike show, poker run, tatto contest, port-a-potty race; bands,much more!
4/6/2011 - 4/7/2011 The Florida Orchestra - A Musical Tour: Vienna, Austria Clearwater & St. Petersburg, Florida 727-892-3337 Alastair Willis conducts this morning concert that features Principal Clarinet Brian Moorhead on a program with Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, Beethoven's Egmont Overture, and J. Strauss, Jr's Tales from the Vienna Woods.
4/8/2011 - 4/10/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Hot! Hot! Hot! A Night at the Copa Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 In a musical tribute to New York’s famed hot spot, The Copacabana, Grammy Award-winning arranger Victor Vanacore leads the orchestra in a night of sizzling Latin dance rhythms...cha cha, tango, salsa, samba, mambo, merengue and more.
4/8/2011 - 4/10/2011 15th Annual Leesburg Bikefest 2011 Leesburg, Florida (352) 365-0053 This free event offers forty bands, and features Wall of death, Rat’s Hole Custom Moto-Show, Trails Rider and Drill Team demos. Local Restaurants, retailers and 250 vendors offer beer, food and shopping. Bikers are making this an annual destination!
4/15/2011 - 4/16/2011 29th AnnualDown Home Days Madison, Florida 850-973-2788 Down Home Days is fun for all ages. Come and enjoy our parade and stay for the dog show, frog jumping contest as well as music and food. Many local artisans will have booths. We look forward to seeing you there.
4/15/2011 - 4/17/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 Lilya Zilberstein performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with its cascading luscious melodies and thundering chords. The program includes the melancholic beauty of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 7 as well as his melody-rich tone poem En Saga.
4/20/2011 - 4/23/2011 Suwannee River Jam Live Oak, Fl 386-364-1683 Suwannee River Jam, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park/every 4th weekend in April/buy tickets/make RV/cabin reservations now!Top Country artists like John Fogerty, John Michael Montgometry, Colt Ford, Travis Tritt/2 stages/www.musicliveshere.com
5/13/2011 - 5/15/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Bruckner's Romantic Symphony Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 The evening opens with John Adams’ Doctor Atomic Symphony with its pervasive sense of fear about the atomic bomb. This is followed by Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, “Romantic,” with its glittering melodies and triumphant symphonic exultations.
5/19/2011 - 5/19/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Alastair's Choice St. Petersburg, Florida 727-892-3337 Featuring Verdi's Forza del Destino Overture, Gliere's Russian Sailors Dance, and Piazzolla's Tango No. 2, Alastair Willis conducts this morning Coffee Concert, with complimentary coffee and donuts served before the performance.
5/20/2011 - 5/22/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Totally Awesome 80s Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida 727-892-3337 From the decade that brought us MTV, big hair, and Michael Jackson’s sequin glove, it’s a salute to some of the best-loved pop and rock artists of the 1980s with your orchestra playing “like, totally rad” music by Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince & more.
5/27/2011 - 5/28/2011 The Florida Orchestra: Brahms’ Violin Concerto Tampa & St. Petersburg, Florida 727-892-3337 Augustin Hadelich performs Brahms’ Violin Concerto on a program overflowing with gorgeous music: Berlioz’ Béatrice et Bénédict Overture, Barber’s symphonic prayer Adagio for Strings and Stravinsky’s lyrical Pulcinella Suite. Larry Rachleff conducts.