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Smucker's Presents Yagudin*Slae/Pelletier*Sato*Weiss*Ina/Zimmerman*And More TD Waterhose Centre Saturday February 17 @7:30PM

Christmas Dinner

Cafe Gauguin creates a holiday-dining masterpiece. Relax in a casual setting with buffet options sure to please the most discriminating palate. Cafe Gauguin is located in Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive For reservations call 407 996 9840 ext.3593 11:30AM-6PM Full buffet dining $36.95 adults-$15.95 children 4-12,under age 4 free(plus tax and gratuity).

Cafe Matisse a bountiful Christmas buffet and complete dinner menu is masterly prepared,presented and yes,consumed. Cafe Matisse is located in Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive For reservations call 407 996 9700 11:00AM-8PM
$29.50 adults-$13.95 children 4-12,undere age 4 free(plus tax and gratuity).
Christmas buffet includes:
Omelet station,Antipasta & chilled salad station,Seafood station,Holiday hand carved Honey-baked Ham and prime rib,Delightful Dessert Display + many more Holiday Favorites

Cala Bella a signature fine-dining Italian Bistro where culinary artisians create delights like fresh seafood and perfect pasta accompanied by an extensive pairing of regional Italian wines. Cala Bella is located in Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Blvd. For reservations call 407 996 3663 5PM-10PM
$46.50 adults,children's menu a la carte menu available(plus tax and gratuity).

Cafe Osceola buffets are more than a meal,but a culinary adventure the whole family can enoy. Experience the sights,sounds and smells of Thanksgiving dinner as it's prepared(and carved) at chef buffet stations. Cafe Osceola is located in Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Blvd. For reservations call 407 996 3663 5PM-10PM
$44 adults,$22 children 4-12,undere age 4 free(plus tax and gratuity).

Jack's Place offers the most succulent steaks and the freshest seafood in town while seated before the largest collection of celebrity caricatures(each drawn by Jack Rosen). Jack's Place
is located in the Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive For reservations call 407 996 1787 5PM-10PM $39 adults 5 Course Dinner-children's menu a la carte menu & Thanksgiving specials available(plus tax and gratuity).

Everglades Restaurant
Enjoy a Prix Fixw Menu: Pan seared Scallops with tomato Saffron Jam*Cream of Butternut Squash Soup*Everglades Garden Greens*Yellowtail Snapper with Black Bean Sauce or Grilled Veal Loin with Porcini Mushroom Sauce*Dessert Presentation Including Pumpkin Cheescake.
Everglades Restaurantis located in Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive For reservations call 407 996 9840 ext.3593 5PM-10PM 5 Course Dinner $45 adults-children's menu a la carte menu available(plus tax and gratuity).

Billy Joel

One Night Only February 10 2007 @ TD Waterhouse Arena 8PM
$50 & $86 call 407 849 2020

Willie Nelson

Country legend Willie Nelson returns to Sunshine state for February 1 show at
House of Blues Downtown Disney More info call 407 934 2583

Kenny G

Wednesday January 24 8PM at Hard Rock Live Universal Orlando

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Live In Concert with special guests Gnarls Barkley
January 30 7:30PM TD Waterhouse Centre
Tickets $57.50 call 407 849 2020

Circus

The Greatest Show on Earth!! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailley
January 11 7:30PM
January 12 7:30PM
January 13 11:30AM - 3:30PM - 7:30PM
January 14 1PM - 5PM
TD Waterhouse Arena in downtown Orlando

Thanksgiving Dinner

Cafe Gauguin creates a holiday-dining masterpiece. Relax in a casual setting with buffet options sure to please the most discriminating palate. Cafe Gauguin is located in Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive For reservations call 407 996 9840 ext.3593 11:30AM-6PM Full buffet dining $36.95 adults-$15.95 children 4-12,undere age 4 free(plus tax and gratuity).

Cafe Matisse a bountiful Thanksgiving buffet and complete dinner menu is masterly prepared,presented and yes,consumed. Cafe Matisse is located in Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive For reservations call 407 996 9700 11:00AM-8PM
$29.50 adults-$13.95 children 4-12,undere age 4 free(plus tax and gratuity).
Thanksgiving buffet includes:
Traditional Slow Baked Turkey,Garden Harvest Salad Bar,Carved Honey Pit Ham,Salmon Smoked to Perfection,Delightful Dessert Display + many more Holiday Favorites

Cala Bella a signature fine-dining Italian Bistro where culinary artisians create delights like fresh seafood and perfect pasta accompanied by an extensive pairing of regional Italian wines. Cala Bella is located in Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Blvd. For reservations call 407 996 3663 5PM-10PM
$46.50 adults,children's menu a la carte menu available(plus tax and gratuity).

Cafe Osceola buffets are more than a meal,but a culinary adventure the whole family can enoy. Experience the sights,sounds and smells of Thanksgiving dinner as it's prepared(and carved) at chef buffet stations. Cafe Osceola is located in Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Blvd. For reservations call 407 996 3663 5PM-10PM
$44 adults,$22 children 4-12,undere age 4 free(plus tax and gratuity).
25% off with Florida Resident ID

Everglades Restaurant offers an authentic Thanksgiving menu created especially to savor this day - from crab cakes to grillen portabella consumme',turkey and dressing,to a traditional specialties like pumpkin cheescake and key lime pie.
Everglades Restaurantis located in Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive For reservations call 407 996 9840 ext.3593 5PM-10PM 5 Course Dinner $39 adults-children's menu a la carte menu available(plus tax and gratuity).

Jack's Place offers the most succulent steaks and the freshest seafood in town while seated before the largest collection of celebrity caricatures(each drawn by Jack Rosen). Jack's Place
is located in the Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive For reservations call 407 996 1787 5PM-10PM $39 adults 5 Course Dinner-children's menu a la carte menu & Thanksgiving specials available(plus tax and gratuity).

Auto Show

Central Florida International Auto Show @ Orange County Convention Center
9900 International Drive Orlando
November 22-23 Noon-10PM
November 24-25 10AM-10PM
November 26 10AM-7PM
$9 Adults,$4 Seniors,$2 Military & Students (ages 6-12) under 6 free
Parking $6

Lippizzaner Stallions

The Equestrian treat of the Century!
Don't miss the Dancing White Stallions and their "Airs Above the Ground.
Kissimmee-Silver Spurs Arena Info @ 321 697-3333
Wednesday December 27 @ 7:30PM - Thursday December 28 3PM&7:30PM
Orlando-Td Waterhouse Centre Info 2 407 849-2020
Friday December 29 3PM&7:30PM

Daytona Beach Events

@ Ocean Center
December 28-29 Amerisport Land of Magic Basketball Classic
December 30-31 "World Famous Lippizzaner Stallions"
January 5-6 Professional Bullriders Event
January 12-14 Country Folk Art Show
January 19-21 Daytona Boat Show
January 31- February 1 Florida's Senior Expo
March 3-10 Harley Davidson Motorcyle Show
March 7 Harley Davidson Ride-In Show
March 15-18 Daytona Beach Garden Show
March 23-24 Spring Break Nationals Car Audi Expo
Call 386 254 4545 for ticket info.

Food Wine Festival

Epcot International Food Wine Festival thru November 12.
Savor the flavors of 25 nations. And groove to live music from bands that really cook. Get ready to dance,dine and sip some wine.
Festival & Concert included with Epcot admission.
Entertainment subject to change.
David Sanbirn Oct 12-14
The Beach Boys Oct 15-16
Little Richard Oct 17-18
Three Dog Night Oct 19-21
The Four Tops Oct 22-25
Gloria Gaynor Oct 26-28
The S.O.S. Band Oct 29-Nov 1
The Countours Nov 2-4
Chubby Checker Nov 5-6
Southside ohnny Nov 7-8
Jon Secada Nov 9-12

Retro Rock Musical

A new musical fueled by the songs of Elvis Presley.
October 24-29,2006 Carr Performing Arts Centre visit broadwayacrossamerica.com or call 407 839 3900

Sea World Halloween Spooktacular

Halloween meets the sea this October during SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular. An underwater “fantasea” comes alive as youngsters trick-or-treat among friendly sea witches, octopuses, mermaids, pumpkin fish and more.
Children can dress-up in their favorite costume and play with sea fairies, learn from a ‘school’ of fish or dance with an ice witch. The park’s sea lions and otters get into the Halloween spirit with special themed shows. SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular takes place Oct. 7-8, 13–15, 21-22, 28-29 and 31, and is included in park admission. The event begins each day at 11 a.m.

Spooktacular Highlights Include:

Trick-or-Treat Sea Sweets - SeaWorld offers children the ultimate in safe and exciting trick-or-treat fun. Kids can follow their SeaWorld maps to 15 different treasure stations throughout the park, each featuring treats galore.

Clyde and Seamore’s Ghostly Pirate Cruise - SeaWorld’s classic comedy duo Clyde and Seamore set sail this Halloween on the ultimate comedy adventure. Those loveable sea lions might have bitten off more than they can chew when ghosts and ghouls join forces with boisterous buccaneers to shake up the show. Audiences are invited to embark on this un-boo-lievable voyage into mystery, comedy, and haunted Halloween fun.

Professor Krunchley’s Ooey Gooey Candy Spooktacular – Kids discover the secret to Professor Krunchly’s Ooey Gooey Salt Water Taffy during this special show featuring costumed Shamu and his crew.

Frozen Fun Zone – A “Spooktacular” celebration breaks out in this fun-filled area as an ice witch, roller skating break dancers and a live DJ host interactive games and activities.

Strolling Entertainment - Fun loving sea witches Gummy Worm Wanda, Salt Water Taffy, and Swedish Fish Suzy, along with 35 other fanciful sea creatures, greet, mingle and play with guests making their way through the park. Fanciful flamingoes, an interactive school of fish and live pumpkin fish join in on the Spook-“tastic” fun.

More SeaWorld Halloween Fun:
SeaWorld’s Spooky Spectacular Sleepover (Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28 from 7 p.m. – 9 a.m.) Family members start the evening by donning costumes and trick-or-treating around SeaWorld's 'spooktacular' exhibits. Then, before settling into their spooky slumber at the Shark Encounter, they come face to face with predatory polar bears, stealthy stingrays and those terrors of the deep, sharks. An evening snack and breakfast also are included. Cost is $75 per person or $107 to include park admission; program is for children in grades K-5 and their families. For more info, visit www.seaworld.org.

Shamu & Crew Character Breakfast (Oct. 7-8, 13–15, 21-22, 28-29 and 31 from 9 – 10 a.m.) Families can enjoy a scrumptious buffet with Shamu and his crew before heading into the park for all of the “spooktacular” festivities. During breakfast, young trick-or-treaters have the opportunity to get autographs and pictures with all of their favorite SeaWorld walk-around characters. Advance reservations can be made by calling 1-800-327-2424, or online at www.seaworld.com. Cost is $14.95 (plus tax) for adults and $9.95 (plus tax) for children ages 3-9. Children under three are free but require reservations. Park admission is required.

Festival of Orchestras

Bob Carr Performing Arts Center Downtown Orlando
Call 407 539 0245
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Sunday November 12 *3PM
Orquestra de Sao Paulo with John Neschling and Antonio Menses,Cello
Jeronimo Gimenez - La Boda de Luis Alonso
Villa-Lobos - Cello Concerto No.4
Racmaninoff - Symphony No.2
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Sunday January 21 *3PM
National Orchestra of Wales with Thierry Fischer and Violin Soloist Joan Kwuon
Benjamin Britton - Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes
Max Bruch - Violin Concerto No.1 in G Minor,Op 26
Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No.10 in E Minor,Op 93
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Sunday February 11 *3PM
Hamburg National Symphony with Andrey Boreyko and Violin Soloist Robert McDuffe
Brahms - Symphony No.1
Tchalkovsky - Violin Concerto (Robert McDuffe,Violin)
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Sunday March 4 *3PM
Atlanta Symphony with Robert Spano and Emanuel Ax,Piano
Theofanidis - Rainbow Body
Mozart - Piano Concerto No.22 in E Fat Maor,K 482
Rachmaninoff - Symphonic Dances
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Saturday March 31 *3PM
National Philharmonic of Russia with Vladimir Spivakov and Olga Kern, Piano
Shostakovich - Festival Overture
Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No.2
Tchalkovsky - Symphony No.5