115th Silver Spurs Rodeo

115th Silver Spurs Rodeo-Kissimmee

The non-stop, high-kickin', heart-stoppin' action of the 115th Silver Spurs Rodeo returns February 17th through 20th, 2005, to the brand new, high-tech Silver Spurs Arena, located at Osceola Heritage Park.
Sixty of professional rodeo's top cowboys will vie for more than $100,000 in prize money.
Rodeo fans will thrill to the country's best cowboys and girls experiencing the ultimate American thrill rides in such exhilarating, pulse-elevating events as bull riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, and barrel racing, along with crowd pleasing cowboy clowns.
Purchase tickets for this event online at www.TicketMaster.com.
Date(s):2005 Feb: 17-20Location: Kissimmee/St Cloud
Venue: Silver Spurs Arena
Time Info: Thu-Fri, 8:00pm; Sat, 1:30pm & 8:00pm; Sun, 2:30pm
Price Info: $10, $15 & $25 (advance); $12, $18 & $30 (at the gate)

Orlando Ballet

Camelot-Orlando Opera March 18-20, 2005
Call 407 839 3900, 407 426 1739 or visit ticketmaster.com
All shows performed at the Bobb Carr Performing Arts Centre.

Orlando Opera

The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan
Feb 11 8PM
Feb 13 2PM
Feb 15 7PM
Bobb Carr Performing Arts Centre
Tickets $20-$120
More info at orlandoopera.org

Branford Marsalis April 2, 2005

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Branford Marsalis - Saxophone Escapades Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist performs with Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday April 2,2005 at 2:00 & 8PM., in the Bobb Carr Performing Arts Centre.
Tickets $12-$55

ArtsFest 2005

Free ArtFest Feb 3-6ArtFest is the kickoff of the United Arts fund-raising campaign.4 day festival includes 117 free arts and cultiral events in 38 locations throughout Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties.

Some events and venues have limited capacity.
All events are free; however, parking may not at some venues.

Full details at redchairproject.com

Kenny Rogers March 18

Kenny Rogers Coming to Orlando March 18
Friday 8PM
University of Central Florida Arena
Building 50
$32-$50
407 823 3070
Purchase at www.ticketmaster.com

Willie Nelson Feb 6

Willie Nelson Orlando Concert Feb 6
Willie Nelson will have concert at Hard Rock Live
Doors open 2PM
Tickets $36 -$56

Pro Wrestling Universal Studios

Wrestling Universal Studios
TV taping doors open 6PM.
Taping starts at 7PM
Feb 1, 15 March 1
Soundstage 21 nearentry near Hard Rock Live
Free
Seating based upon availability this is a non ticket event.
Recorded message at 407 224 6000

Big Bands at

2005 Real Music Series at Busch Gardens

Big Bands
The Terry Myers Orchestra January 20-23
with a tribute to Benny Goodman

World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra February 3-6

Les Brown's Band of Renown February 10-13
featuring Lori Hafer

The Artie Shaw Orchestra February 17-20
featuring Dick Johnson

The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra February 24-27
conducted by Buddy Morrow

50' & 60's in March
Gary Puckett March 3-6

Elsbeary Hobb's" Drifters"
& Cornell Guners's "Coasters" March 10-13

John Davidson March 17-20

The Association March 24-27

Above entertainment included in cost of admission.

Country Western Kenny Rogers March 18

Kenny Rogers Coming to Orlando March 18
Friday 8PM
University of Central Florida Arena
Building 50
$32-$50
407 823 3070
Purchase at www.ticketmaster.com

Irish Thunder Dancers

Irish Thunder Dancers at Busch Gardens January 14 - March 6
The spirit of of Irish dancing takes Busch Gardens by storm at the park's new Desert Grill.
Cast of 20 dancers ignite the stage with spectacular step dancing.

Tony Hawk's Skateboard Bash 05

February 5 Saturday 2 Shows 1PM&6PM
See demos by World Class BMX riders and Skateboarders.
Tony Hawks -Kevin Robinson-Lincoln Ueda -Kevin Staab -Jesse Fritsch
Limited Tickets Available
Purchase at http://www.citywalkorlando.com/

Mount Dora Railroad

Mount Dora Railroad is running the:
Herbie Express train ride on the 1942 diesel locomotive.
Wednesday-Sunday 12:30 & 3PM
Adults:$10, Children $7 + tax.
&
The Mount Dora Dinner train a 2 1/2 hour with 4 course meal.
Friday-Saturday 6:30PM $50 Adults + tax.

Departs from 150 W. Third Avenue
Phone 352 383 8878

Dress Code (Dinner Train Only):
Casual evening dining attire or better is preferred, e.g., pant suits,cocktail dresses or skirts with blouses for ladies; collared shirts, with slacks for gentlemen. NO SHORTS, JEANS or T-SHIRTS, PLEASE!
IT CAN BE COOL ON THE TRAIN - THEY RECOMMEND AT LEAST BRINGING A SWEATER OR JACKET WITH YOU!

28th Annual Scottish Highland Games January 15 2005

28th Annual Scottish Highland Games January 15 2005
is being held at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs 7 miles East of I-4 on Highway 434.

Great place to meet retired ex pats living in area.
$15 adults
$5 kids (6-12)
Under 6 free.
Schedule of Events
8:30 Gates Open9-12PM Competition Begins
(Dance, Athletics, Piping)
12PM Welcoming Ceremony with MASSED PIPE BAND
12:50PM Scottish Tug of War
1-4:30PM Competition Resumes
5PM Closing Ceremony with MASSED PIPE BAND

Scottish /Celtic Vendors & Clan Tents

Event hosted by The Orlando Scottish Heritage Group & The Scottish American Society of Central Florida.

Directions: From attraction areas take I-4 east to Longwood (Highway 434) exit.
Longwood is the next exit after Altamonte Springs (Highway 434) and head east on 434 for 7 miles.
Park will be on left. http://www.floridacountiesmap.com/seminole_county.shtml

I-4 / US 192 Construction

I-4 / US 192 Interchange Improvements to Begin in Mid January

The new interchange will improve traffic flow between I-4 and US 192 and includes enhanced ramp designs, better drainage, and provides a wider space for future I-4 lanes. The project is expected to be completed in 2007 at a cost of $58.9 million.

There will be several ramp detours during the various stages of construction that may be used one at a time, or in tandem. Florida department of Transportation will work to minimize the impact to the area and there are no planned detours or closures of I-4 or US 192, except for intermittent nighttime construction activities. The first of these detours is the ramp from westbound US 192 to westbound I-4 .