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John Denver Tribute Concert at the Springs

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH at THE SPRING

Starring Jim Curry

Christopher Wilkins, conductor   |  Jim Curry, guitar & vocals                             

 Excitement is growing as the Orlando Philharmonic prepares to pay tribute to America’s beloved musical icon, John Denver in a Rocky Mountain High at The Springs.

The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time.  Denver’s uplifting music and lyrics continue their appeal to all ages.

Join the Orlando Philharmonic and acclaimed performer Jim Curry  for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage.

“The physical resemblance is amazing, the voice is unbelievable. If John Denver were alive today,
he’d want to hear songs performed by Jim Curry.” — Christina Chanes Nystrom, City News

Tribute artist Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, has performed Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today’s top performer of Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits.

Even at this early stage in his life Jim’s natural voice resembled that of singer/songwriter John Denver.  Embracing this similarity, he continued to sing and specialize in the songs of John Denver, sharing John’s positive messages of love, humanity, and environmental awareness.

The untimely death of John Denver in 1997 was a tragedy that was felt the world over.  Such a void in the musical world left John’s ardent fans demanding that his music survive.  CBS television responded by producing a made for TV movie: “Take Me Home, the John Denver Story” in which Jim landed an off-camera role singing as the voice of John Denver.  This experience inspired Jim to produce full–length John Denver tribute concerts.

  

Pack a picnic, grab your blanket and join us at The Springs 2012 as you fill up your senses with the music and the memories of John Denver in a Rocky Mountain High celebration at The Springs 2012.

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Start: May 5, 2012
End: May 5, 2012
Venue: The Springs
Address:
 SR 434 – 1 mile west of I-4, Longwood, FL, United States, 32779
Cost: $35-$125

Mickey Avalon at The Social

Mickey Avalon with Andre Legacy at The Social

Hollywood rapper Mickey Avalon is coming through town on May 1st in Orlando for a performance at the The Social. We would love to work out a time for you to set up a quick interview with Mickey or a preview to advance the show.

Mickey’s rock n’ roll story is definately one for the books. His grandparents were holocaust survivors imprisoned in Auschwitz concentration camps, while his father was a alcoholic, heroin addict that was killed by a drunk driver, and his mother sold weed to get by. Mickey followed in his father’s footsteps and developed a raging smack habit, which he had to resort to prostitution on the streets of Portland to fund his next fix. All this after he just got married in his early 20s and had a child.

Afterwards Mickey decided to clean himself up and move back to Hollywood, where he discovered his sister dead of a drug overdose. He then got clean and focused on music where he met MTV VJ Simon Rex (now known as Dirt Nasty) who shopped his demo around the LA club scene, which led to Mickey being discovered by Interscope who signed him. Mickey’s story is truly one of the most insane rock stories of recent memory.

Buy tix on their Awesome facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/SocialOrlando/app_179585568763105

or … on their www website… @ http://www.thesocial.org/event/104045/

Start: May 1, 2012
End: May 1, 2012
Venue: The Social
Address:
Google Map 		54 North Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, United States, 32801
Cost: $15-$20

Mayan Week at Stetson University

DRAFT:

 

Details of Mayan Week include:

 

  • Tuesday, April 3, 7 p.m. – “The Mayan World at the Close of the 13th B’ak’tun,” a presentation by “Kaxhin” Gaspar González, in the Rinker Auditorium of the Lynn Business Center, 345 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand.

Guatemalan Maya (Q’anjob’al language) cultural activist Gaspar González is the most prolific of all contemporary Maya writers and is widely considered to be the first Maya novelist. “Kaxhin” is his Guatemalan name. In addition to his published scholarly works, poetry and painting, González has written the only book about the year 2012 by a Maya author: 13 Bak’tun: Mayan Visions of 2012 and Beyond. The book was published in 2011 and was translated into English by Stetson Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures Dr. Robert Sitler.

 

  • Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m. – A showing of the film “What do the Maya say about 2012?” in the duPont-Ball Library, lower level, Room 25, accessed from the Nemec Courtyard on the north side of the library, 134 E. Minnesota Ave., DeLand.
  • Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m. – “A Mayan Life: An Evening with Nicolasa Jerónimo” (Maya weaver) in the duPont-Ball Library, lower level, Room 25, accessed from the Nemec Courtyard on the north side of the library, 134 E. Minnesota Ave., DeLand.

Jerónimo is a master weaver from the Mam-speaking Mayan community of Todos Santos Cucumatan. This will be an intimate evening to listen to her life story while she demonstrates the fine art of textile creation.

 

Sitler, director of Stetson’s Latin American studies program and author of The Living Maya: Ancient Wisdom in the Era of 2012, is an expert on the Maya and 2012. After earning his Ph.D. at The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied under the famous Mayanist Linda Schele, Sitler has spent the past 35 years experiencing life with the people of Guatemala,Mexico and Belize. He has spent time in 13 language groups of the 30 Maya languages.

 

More details @ http://www.stetson.edu/portal/stetsontoday/2012/03/3-events-for-mayan-week-april-3-5/

 

Start: April 3, 2012
End: April 5, 2012
Venue: Stetson University
Address:
Google Map 		421 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL, United States, 32723

Downtown Food & Wine Fest

Located in the heart of downtown Orlando at Lake Eola on Robinson Street, the two-day Fest features mouth-watering dishes from 40 of Orlando’s premier restaurants, domestic and international wines, and live entertainment.

Revitalized by popular demand, the Fest is presented and produced by Orlando favorites MIX 105.1 FM and 1059 SUNNY FM in partnership with the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. A portion of the event’s proceeds benefit the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation.

Celebrity Chef’s Stage*

Bright House Networks hosts live cooking demonstrations on the Chef’s Stage with fan meet-and-greet opportunities with celebrity chefs!

Live Entertainment*

Saturday, March 31 (noon to 9 p.m.)

Live Hart

John Smith and Tropical Steel

Simulcast with Scott McKenzie of MIX 105.1 FM and Bob Frier of FOX 35

American Idol Winner David Cook

Sunday, April 1 (noon to 7 p.m.)

CeCe Teneal

My Generation

Little River Band

* Appearances and entertainment subject to change without notice.

Tickets on Sale Now

Admission is $10 per person, per day with advance online purchase at www.DowntownFoodAndWineFest.com. Tickets are also available at Centennial Bank and Mercedes-Benz locations throughout Central Florida.  Admission at the door is $15 per person, per day. Admission for children under age 12 is free.  Food tickets are available at the event for $2 each; food and wine tastings range from 1-4 tickets.

Start: March 31, 2012
End: April 1, 2012
Venue: Lake Eola
Address:
Google Map 		300 Robinson St, Oralndo, FL, United States, 32801
Cost: $10-$15

The American Heart Association’s PULSE Heart of Rock & Roll VIP Party

The American Heart Association’s PULSE
Heart of Rock & Roll VIP Party

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Space is limited so get them before they sell out! Details are below. (also the event is on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/events/162200020557246/?notif_t=event_invite )

-Tickets are only $40 per person, or $75 for a pair in advance. Price will go up to $50 at the door.
- Ticket includes: Heavy Hors D ’Oeuvres, Unlimited Rockin’ Cocktails, Live Entertainment and more at Hard Rock Live’s exclusive John Lennon VIP room.
- Tickets can be purchased here:

https://ahaorlando.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/20112012OrlandoHeartBall/Pulse/tabid/292804/Default.aspx

Find out more about American Heart Association’s Pulse: Young Professionals

 

Start: March 10, 2012
End: March 11, 2012
Venue: Hard Rock Live Orlando
Address:
Google Map 		6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States, 32819
Cost: Advanced Tickets $40 per person/ $75 per couple

Winter Wonderland Gala

Mrs. Julie Miller, General Manager of the All-New Mercedes-Benz of Sanford, cordially invites you to attend our Winter Wonderland Gala Event.

A Tour of Tapas, Wine and Beverage Bar with Entertainment throughout the evening will be enjoyed from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2012.

ALSO …. SIMULCAST is performing !

Please RSVP by calling 407-688-4169 or email Centralvolunteers@lungfla.org

CAR LOVER?    Also be sure to check out CarsForTheCure.com 

Start: January 20, 2012
End: January 20, 2012
Venue: Mercedes-Benz of Sanford
Phone: 407-688-4200
Address:
Google Map 		1100 Rinehart Road, Sanford, FL, United States, 32771
Cost: Free

Orlando Calling!

People are still talking about this pass summers huge Accidental Music Festival but another new music festival is here for us to HEAR: http://lineup.orlandocalling.com/events/2011/11/12/

If we had free tickets we would give them away to you!

Start: November 12, 2011
End: November 12, 2011
Venue: Urban Rethink
Address:
Google Map 		625 E. Central Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States

Josh Groban

One of our favorite young voices, here in person to serenade us!

Book Tickets Here

Start: October 29, 2011
End: October 29, 2011
Venue: Amway Center
Address:
Google Map 		400 W. Church St., Orlando, FL, United States, 32801

Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull: Euphoria Tour

Enrique Iglesias stormed the charts this year with hit songs heard on radio airwaves and in dance clubs across the country. And Iglesias announced today that he will now blaze a trail into U.S. arenas with Pitbull and special guest Prince Royce for the hottest tour this fall.

Buy Tickets NOW

Start: October 21, 2011
End: October 21, 2011
Venue: Amway Center
Address:
Google Map 		400 W. Church St., Orlando, FL, United States, 32801

Bush

Mulitplatnum rock band Bush, featuring Gwen Stefani’s husband, will be playing music from old albums as well as their newest releases. (First new album in ten years.)

Purchase Tickets Now

Start: October 19, 2011
End: October 19, 2011
Venue: House of Blues
Address:
Google Map 		Orlando, FL, United States
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