Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show

New Show

Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show on Universal Blvd. in Orlando, has a new show titled Celestial Manor set in a rural English resort.
As in all the shows at the dinner theater, the visit to the manor is interrupted when someone meets an untimely demise, and attendees follow clues to help solve the mystery.
Each show last about 2 1/2 hours and includes dinner, dessert and beverages.
Sleuths, which caters to locals and tourist, has been in business for 14 years and features 3 theaters under one roof.

City of Kissimmee Concert in the Park Series 2005

Sunshine Regional Chili Cookoff Concert
Saturday, January 15, 2005 * 9am - 5pm

Kissimmee Festival of Rhythm and Blues
Sunday, February 27, 2005 * 11am - 5pm

Kissimmee Caribbean Fusion Concert
Sunday March 13, 2005 * 11am - 5pm

Jazzfest Kissimmee
Sunday, April 24, 2005 * 11am - 7pm

Kissimmee "Symphony in the Park Concert"
Saturday, May 7, 2005 * 6pm - 10pm
Event Hotline: 407-93-Event

Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend

The story of Queen Elizabeth I of England will be examined in a traveling exhibit through February 18.
Location: Orange County Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.
Time: Call for information 407 835 7480
Cost: Free

Swing Into The Holidays

Swing Into The Holidays, holiday swing era showcase by Saxon -Clark.
10AM - 4PM daily: Leu House Museum, Harry P. Leu Gardens 1920 N.
Forest Ave included in Gardens admission ($5 adults).

THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PERFORMS JOYFUL HOLIDAY MUSIC AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO

(Orlando, FL - Dec. 16, 2004) - Joyful holiday music fills the SeaWorld night as the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra returns to SeaWorld Orlando for a special holiday concert series, "Holiday by the Bay ", Dec. 26 - 30 and Jan. 1-2.
As part of the continuing "Christmas at SeaWorld" celebration, "Holiday by the Bay," is sure to delight guests of all ages with stirring orchestral renditions of traditional holiday classics. Maestro Andrew Lane leads the Philharmonic in a program of favorite holiday music including Deck the Halls, O Come All Ye Faithful, Carol of the Bells, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and music from the movie The Polar Express. Twelve-year-old Danielle White, 2003 American Junior Winner, brings her talent and charm to the stage as she performs holiday classics including Let it Snow, One Voice, and My Grown-up Christmas List, a timeless David Foster classic, most recently made popular by American Idol's Kelly Clarkson. In the summer of 2003, millions of viewers watched the FOX network show American Juniors, a spin-off of the hit series, American Idol, and voted Danielle the fifth and final member of the American Juniors Band. The youthful voices of the Next Generation Kids Chorus, lead by David Chernault, along with the Pop Shop chorus add to the holiday spirit with their performance of James Beckel's Let There Be Peace on Earth.During Christmas at SeaWorld, the park is transformed into a classic winter wonderland. Throughout the day and into the night, concert-goers can enjoy the festive sights and sounds of the season including dazzling lights, the joyous serenade of carolers, holiday shopping and dining, a special yuletide Shamu night show and a return engagement of the park's most dazzling nighttime finale,"Mistify." Concerts are included with daily park admission.

The Seminole County Audubon Society needs help counting birds for the Christmas bird counts on the Econlockhatchee River December 26. All skill levels needed. Details 407 948 4498.

Sea World will have 2 firework shows at 10PM & midnight on New Year's Eve.

Sea World will have 2 firework shows at 10PM & midnight on New Year's Eve.

Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex has opened a second retail at

Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex has opened a second retail at Orlando International Airport.

At 1,800 square feet the store in the airport's "A" side is twice as large as the first outlet.
Sea World, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando also have two stores each at the airport.

Orlando Area Malls

Here is a list of Shopping Malls in Orlando with store
directories:

Altamonte Mall
Belz Factory Outlet
Belz Designer Outlet Mall
Florida Mall
Lake Buena Vista Factory Shops
Mall of Millenia
Oveido Marketplace
Premier Outlet Mall
Seminole Towne Center

Cypress Gardens has reopened!!!

Cypress Gardens now known as Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, has added rides to attract more families.

Plant City, Florida Strawberry Festival Dates

Thursday, March 3 -- Opening Day -- Senior Citizens’ Day

Patrons age 60 years of age or older
get $1.00 off the gate admission of $9.00 all day. Ride-A-Thon from 3:00 p.m.
until 11:00 p.m. A wristband purchased at the Midway for $17.00 will entitle
the wearer to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price.

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens
at 12:00 noon

All Day Poultry and Rabbit Shows................................................................................Poultry
& Rabbit Tent

All Day FiTec SM Competition.........................................................................................New
Expo Building

10:30 a.m. til 11:30 a.m. Jimmy Sturr and Orchestra..........................................................Stadium

11:30 a.m. til Noon Senior Citizens’ Drawing - (One drawing only-MUST
BE PRESENT TO WIN)................................Stadium

Noon til 1:00 p.m. Jimmy Sturr and Orchestra.................................................................Stadium

4:00 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys..........................................................................................Stadium

7:00 p.m. Youth Swine Show............................................................................................Livestock
Tent

7:30 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys......................................................................................Stadium

Friday, March 4 -- Moonlight Magic
Night -Pepsi Day $1.00 off the regular gate admission price of $9.00(13 & up) or $5.00

(6-12) with a Pepsi Day Coupon.

Moonlight Magic -- Ride most mechanical
rides for one special price of $20 per person. All patrons entering the Midway
for this event will be required to purchase a $20 wristband, 11:00 p.m. until
3:00 a.m. All patrons entering grounds are subject to search.

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens
at 12:00 noon

All Day Poultry and Rabbit Shows.........................................................................Poultry
& Rabbit Tent

All Day FiTec SM Competition.................................................................................New
Expo Building

1:00 p.m. Dairy Contestant Judging Contest..........................................................Livestock
Tent

4:00 p.m. Charlie Daniels Band..................................................................................Stadium

7:00 p.m. Youth Swine Sale........................................................................................Livestock
Tent

7:30 p.m. Charlie Daniels Band..................................................................................Stadium

11:00 p.m. til 3:00 a.m. Moonlight Magic..................................................................Midway

Ride most mechanical rides on the Midway for $20 per person, 11:00 p.m. to 3:00
a.m. All patrons entering the Midway for this event will be required to purchase
a $20 wristband, 11:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. All patrons entering grounds are
subject to search.

Saturday, March 5 -- Kids’ Day -- Youth Parade

Kids thru high school age admitted free all day, with rides reduced until 4:00
p.m.

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens


All Day Poultry and Rabbit Shows...............................................................................Poultry
& Rabbit Tent

All Day FiTec SM Competition.....................................................................................New
Expo Building

11:00 a.m. 32nd Annual Youth Parade - Coordinated by P. C. Civitan Club (awards
following the Parade)........Festival Office

12:00 noon Dairy Show Showmanship....................................................................Livestock
Tent

2:00 p.m. Dairy Show...................................................................................................Livestock
Tent

4:00 p.m. Aaron Tippin...............................................................................................Stadium

7:30 p.m. Aaron Tippin..............................................................................................Stadium

Sunday, March 6 -- Family Day

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens

All Day Poultry and Rabbit Shows...........................................................................Poultry
& Rabbit Tent

All Day FiTec SM Competition..............................................................................New
Expo Building

11:30 a.m. Adult Showmanship (Dairy)................................................................Livestock
Tent

12:30 p.m. Pee Wee Showmanship Judging (Dairy)........................................Livestock
Tent

1:00 p.m. Dairy Costume Ball...............................................................................Livestock
Tent

12:45 p.m. til 1:45 p.m. Registration for Baby Contest Entrants (Hillsborough
County Babies Only)

Outside Entertainment Tent .................................................................................Sparky’s
Oil Company Entertainment Show Tent

2:00 p.m. til 4:00 p.m. Baby Contest: Decorated Diaper Contest; Baby Features
Contest; Diaper Derby

(Hillsborough County Babies Only)..................................................................Sparky’s
Oil Company Entertainment Tent

2:00 p.m. Youth Ornamental Horticulture Plant Sale.........................................Plant
Show Tent

4:00 p.m. Only Louise Mandrell........................................................................Stadium

7:30 p.m. Only Clint Black................................................................................Stadium

Monday, March 7 -- Grand Parade Day

Ride-A-Thon from 10:00 a.m. until
11:00 p.m. A wristband purchased at the Midway for $17 will entitle the wearer
to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price.

7:00 a.m. Farm Credit Strawberry
Salute Breakfast....................................................................................................Invitational

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens

All Day Poultry and Rabbit Shows..................................................................ltry
& Rabbit Tent

All Day FiTec SM Competition.....................................................................New
Expo Building

10:30 a.m. Invitational Parade Luncheon.......................................................Plant
City Airport

1:00 p.m. Grand Feature Parade Begins.......................................................Downtown
Plant City

2:00 p.m. Grand Feature Parade passes by the Festival Grounds

4:00 p.m. Vince Gill............................................................................................Stadium

6:00 p.m. Lamb Jumping Contest....................................................................Lamb
Tent

7:00 p.m. Lamb Show........................................................................................Lamb
Tent

7:30 p.m. Vince Gill..........................................................................................Stadium

Tuesday, March 8 - Ride-a-Thon Day

Ride-A-Thon from 3:00 p.m. until
11:00 p.m. A wristband purchased at the Midway for $17 will entitle the wearer
to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price.

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens
at 12:00 noon

All Day Poultry and Rabbit Shows..........................................................Poultry
& Rabbit Tent

All Day FiTec SM Competition..............................................................New
Expo Building

2:00 p.m. Strawberry Stemming Contest.............................................Sparky’s
Oil Company Entertainment Show Tent

4:00 p.m. Wayne Newton...................................................................Stadium

7:00 p.m. Lamb Costume Contest........................................................Lamb
Tent

7:30 p.m. Wayne Newton..................................................................Stadium

Wednesday, March 9 - Ride-a-Thon Day

Ride-A-Thon from 3:00 p.m. until
11:00 p.m. A wristband purchased at the Midway for $17 will entitle the wearer
to ride most mechanical rides for this one low price.

8:30 a.m. til 10:30 a.m. Sneak Preview
of Fair for Kindergarten and Special Education Students..................................Invitational

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens at 12:00 noon

All Day FiTec SM Competition.............................................................................New
Expo Building

All Day Poultry and Rabbit Shows........................................................Poultry
& Rabbit Tent

4:00 p.m. Neal McCoy.............................................................................Stadium

6:00 p.m. Youth Steer Show................................................................Livestock
Tent

7:30 p.m. Neal McCoy........................................................................Stadium

Thursday, March 10 - Senior Citizens’ Day - Ride -a-Thon Day

Patrons 60 years and older get $1.00
off the gate admission of $9.00 all day. Ride-A-Thon from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00
p.m. A wristband purchased at the Midway for $17 will entitle the wearer to
ride mechanical rides for this one low price.

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens
at 12:00 noon

All Day FiTecSM Competition......................................................................................New
Expo Building

10:30 a.m. til 11:30 a.m. "Boots" Randolph and Orchestra..................................Stadium

11:30 a.m. til Noon Senior Citizens’ Drawing............(One drawing only-MUST
BE PRESENT TO WIN)...................Stadium

Noon til 1:00 p.m. "Boots" Randolph and Orchestra...........................................Stadium

3:00 p.m. Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest................................................Sparky’s
Oil Company Entertainment Show Tent

4:00 p.m. Neil Sedaka..................................................................................................Stadium

7:30 p.m. Neil Sedaka............................................................................................Stadium

Friday, March 11 -- Moonlight Magic Night

Moonlight Magic - Ride most mechanical
rides for one special price of $20 per person. All patrons entering the Midway
for this event will be required to purchase a $20 wristband, 11:00 p.m. until
3:00 a.m. All patrons entering grounds are subject to search.

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens
at 12:00 noon

All Day FiTec SM Competition.............................................................................New
Expo Building

3:00 p.m. til 5:00 p.m. Livestock Contestant Judging Contest......................Livestock
Tent

4:00 p.m. John Michael Montgomery...............................................................Stadium

6:00 p.m. Showmanship Judging-Beef Breed..................................................Livestock
Tent

7:30 p.m. til 10:00 p.m. Florida Opry®. - Jack Greene, Candi Carpenter,
Ken McWilliams,& Circle M Cloggers...Showcase Tent

7:30 p.m. John Michael Montgomery.....................................................................Stadium

11:00 p.m. til 3:00 a.m. Moonlight Magic................................................................Midway

Saturday, March 12 - Youth in Agriculture Day

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens


All Day FiTec SM Competition...........................................................................New
Expo Building

10:15 a.m. Baby Parade........................................................................................Stadium

4:00 p.m. Michael W. Smith...................................................................................Stadium

7:00 p.m. Youth Steer Sale.................................................................................Livestock
Tent

7:30 p.m. til 10:00 p.m. Rev. Art Jones, Elder Stephen Jones, Bible Based Fellowship
Church Cathedral Choir....Showcase Tent

7:30 p.m. Michael W. Smith..........................................................................................Stadium

Sunday, March 13 - Family Day

10:00 a.m. Gates Open - Midway Opens

All Day FiTecSM Competition....................................................................New
Expo Building

12:00 noon Youth Beef Breed Show...........................................................Livestock
Tent

4:00 p.m. LeAnn Rimes.....................................................................................Stadium

7:30 p.m. LeAnn Rimes...................................................................................Stadium

Silver Springs' 2005 Entertainment Series

Silver Springs' 2005 Entertainment Series

2005 Concert Series

Jan 15, Sat : Bobby Goldsboro
Jan 22, Sat : Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons
Jan 29, Sat : George Jones
Feb 5, Sat : Charley Pride
Feb 13, Sun : The Four Tops
Feb 19, Sat : Lee Greenwood
Feb 20, Sun : Guy Lombardo Orchestra
Feb 26, Sat : Travis Tritt
Mar 5, Sat : Clint Black
Mar 12, Sat : Joe Diffie
Mar 19, Sat : Beach Boys
Apr 3, Sun : Lee Ann Womack
Apr 9, Sat : Marty Stuart
Apr 16, Sat : Osmond Brothers
June 11, Sat : Billy Ray Cyrus
July 30, Sat : Black Oak Arkansas/Ocala Sturgis Rally
Nov 5, Sat : Lovin' Spoonful
Dec 10, Sat : Crystal Gayle

Opening acts being at 12 noon and headliners perform at 3 p.m.

Schedule Subject To Change Without Notice