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“MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER” – RUTH ECKERD HALL – Clearwater

Activity Level: 2.                                                            

America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years!

It just wouldn’t be the holidays without Mannheim Steamroller, known primarily for its Fresh Aire series of albums, which blend classical music with elements of new age and rock, and for its modern recordings of Christmas music. Founded by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis. With over 28 million albums sold in the U.S. alone, the group’s first Christmas album, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, was released in 1994 and the album revolutionized the Holiday Season music category.  In addition to becoming a holiday tradition for many families, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour regularly attracts repeat attendance from multigenerational guests and is one of the longest running tours in the music industry.

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$99.00

NEIL BERG’S “50 YEARS OF ROCK & ROLL” -Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater

Activity Level: 2

With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway's greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often-unknown stories from the FIFTY-YEAR history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, up until MTV in the early '80s, Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars/groups/genres as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, Journey, and others!

$72.00

“A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS” – RUTH ECKERD HALL – Clearwater

Activity Level: 2.

Embrace the holiday spirit as A Magical Cirque Christmas brings their show to Ruth Eckerd Hall for their Clearwater debut! In A Magical Cirque Christmas, the cast of world-class acrobats, contortionists, and aerialists will push the boundaries of imagination where gravity is defied and human potential knows no limits. The performers are supported by a captivating musical score that will tug at your heartstrings, elevate your spirit, and have you tapping your foot and singing along to hit Christmas songs in the ultimate variety extravaganza.

This festive show entertains audiences of all ages during an evening of spectacular feats, acrobatic antics, and magical performances complete with holiday hilarity and music.

A Magical Cirque Christmas will delight in the graceful, flexible, and hypnotic acrobatics, stunning gravity-defying performances, high-flying aerial artists, plus many more surprises!                                                            

$79.00

“SARASOTA MEDIEVAL FAIR” – Myakka City

Activity Level: 3

This Year’s 21st Anniversary Scenario - Scottish vs. English. Step into the year 1333, where thundering hooves and clashing steel echo across the Scottish borders!  This season, the Sarasota Medieval Fair brings history to life with the legendary Battle of Halidon Hill.  Amidst royal rivalries and fierce ambitions, two powerful kings command their forces in a dramatic showdown, one seeking to defend his homeland, the other determined to claim a throne. But worry not, this isn’t your dusty old history class. Our battlefield becomes a living chessboard, where bold champions move to the command of their kings in a grand human combat match. Strategy, spectacle, and swordplay await, all in good fun and with a few surprises for the whole family.  Whose tactics will triumph? Whose bravery will shine? The outcome lies in the game... so choose your side, cheer your champions.

So many fun things to do!  Plenty of old historic oak trees with lots of shade and seating.  Come enjoy the day with us.

The history so presented is a play on actual accounts of the stories and legends
of the characters involved during this time period.
 

 The festival is an outdoor event, held in a natural park-like setting.  Wheelchairs and motorized wheelchairs are welcome. Guests are welcome to wear medieval costumes! No outside food or beverages may be brought into the festival. 

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE

$55.00

“ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS – THANKSGIVING”Early Bird Dinner Theatre

Activity Level: 2

To keep her very religious mother from knowing she is divorced, Wendy pays her ex to pose as her husband when she goes home for the holidays. Complicating things further is the fact that Wendy has started seeing someone new, a man so devoted to his new girlfriend that he calls her twenty times a day, phone chats that might prove problematic should Mom overhear her daughter talking to someone she calls “Sweetheart,” What could go wrong? "Not just a wacky and wild comedic ride, but a tasty treat for those seeking something fresh and new for the holidays"

$78.00

“ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE HOLIDAY NIGHT OF LIGHTS” – St Armands Circle

Activity Level: 3

The Park at St. Armands Circle will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland, a family-fun holiday experience for all ages. Circle visitors will leave inspired by the magic of the holidays. The atmosphere of the park will be illuminated by an incredible display of holiday lights, including the city’s magnificent 60-foot Christmas tree.
Enjoy holiday entertainment, special store promotions and gracious hospitality provided by our many shops and restaurants. Visit the Live Nativity Scene at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

With more than a dozen fine restaurants serving everything from classic Cuban to Irish, Italian, and continental cuisine, this is a very popular event, we do recommend making your dinner (OYO) Reservations in advance. List of restaurants and phone #’s in office & on website.

$28.00

“LES MISÉRABLES – BROADWAY ENCORE PRESENTATION” – The Straz Center – Tampa

Activity Level: 2.

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph)and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more.  Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. 

Front orchestra seats.

$127.00

“WINTER WONDERETTES” – Off Broadway Palms Dinner Theatre

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Activity Level: 2

Winter Wonderettes is everything you want in a holiday musical. Favorite Christmas tunes, heartwarming themes, and four best friends sharing a memorable, and often hilarious, holiday together in the year 1968. You’ll hear familiar songs, see fun and exuberant 1960’s dancing, and get swept away in the spirit of the holidays! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight all

$95.00

“LIGHTED BOAT PARADE – YACHT STARSHIP DINNER CRUISE” – Tampa

Activity Level: 3

Enjoy Tampa’s largest Lighted Boat Parade along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa on board the Yacht Starship. During this 2.5-hour cruise guests will enjoy a holiday buffet dinner, excellent water views of the annual Downtown Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade (weather permitting), DJ entertainment, and dancing on the top deck. While en route, passengers view decorated homes in Bayshore Drive, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, and downtown Tampa as the area transforms into a winter wonderland. Highlights include a 35-foot-tall LED lighted Christmas tree that floats in the harbor, a floating gingerbread lighted display, and a lighted pine tree forest. Hotels, restaurants, and bars along the Riverwalk will also have their own festive lighted displays, contributing to the atmosphere of magic.

DINNER BUFFET MENU IN OFFICE & ON WEBSITE

$189.00

“HOLIDAY POPS” – FL ORCHESTRA – RUTH ECKERD HALL – Clearwater

Activity Level: 2

Chelsea Gallo, Conductor

The greatest holiday tradition in Tampa Bay! There’s no place like The Florida Orchestra for all your classic favorites, including music from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Polar Express, Handel’s Messiah, Sleigh Ride and more, performed by your world-class TFO musicians. It’s a jolly good time for the whole family.

$63.00

“SUNKICKS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR” – Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre – Hudson

Activity Level: 2

Back by popular demand after their record-breaking world premiere, THE SUNKICKS kick-start Suncoast Broadway’s holiday season with their incredible precision kick-line choreography dancin’-n-prancin’ to a slew of holiday classics and today’s Christmas hits. Follow their journey through Christmas across the nation and relive this magical Christmas extravaganza! Packed with all the brilliant choreography from its premiere and featuring a few new surprises, THE SUNKICKS begin their 2025 holiday tour right here and are only here for a limited time. Whether you want to relive the magic or experience this sensation for the first time, join our amazing company of Broadway-level singers and Florida’s best kickline for a holiday experience that can’t be matched!

Buffet lunch included prior to the performance and table served dessert during intermission.  Additional charge for some beverages.

$99.00

“STRAIGHT NO CHASER” – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater

Activity Level: 2

Straight No Chaser is the real deal — the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people at their core, and with a sense of humor. Straight No Chaser, returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall on The Holiday Road Tour! RIAA-certified Gold and holiday favorites a cappella group Straight No Chaser are back to share the joy, “dad jokes,” and songs of the season with families around the country. The Holiday Road Tour (a nod to the theme song of cult classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation) will coincide with the release of Holiday Road, Straight No Chaser’s first full length collection of holiday songs since 2020’s Social Christmasing.

Initially formed at Indiana University, Straight No Chaser emerged at the forefront of the modern-day a cappella movement and has since sold more than three million albums worldwide, garnered more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, and sold more than 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide.

$86.00

“NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH CRUISE” – YACHT STARSHIP – Tampa

Activity Level: 3

With two decades of service, Yacht StarShip’s cruises have become a seaworthy staple.
Join us for an unforgettable cruise as you take in the beautiful sights around Tampa Bay while enjoying a New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet. Select Beers, House Wines & House Liquors, Soda & Juice included.

Unwind after the hectic holidays and relax on the water while you take in the skyline views of Downtown Tampa. After brunch, enjoy live music on the top deck while you cruise the waters of Downtown Tampa! Can’t Think of a Better Way to start the New Year.

Sample Menu in office & on website

$95.00

“ONE MAN TWO LEGENDS ELVIS/ELTON” by Dwight Icenhower – Suncoast Broadway DT – Hudson

Activity Level: 2

Dwight Icenhower is a Five Time World Champion Elvis Presley Tribute Artist. He is one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the world today.
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of music as Suncoast Broadway favorite DWIGHT ICENHOWER returns, delivering a spectacular tribute to two of music’s greatest legends—Elvis Presley and Elton John! A five-time world champion Elvis tribute artist, Dwight captures the King’s voice, charisma, and signature moves like no other.

But the magic doesn’t stop there! He also brings to life the energy, showmanship, and musical genius of Elton John, performing classic hits like “Rocket Man”, “Your Song”, “Suspicious Minds” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. This one-of-a-kind show blends rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and dazzling piano performances for an electrifying experience. Don’t miss this extraordinary concert celebrating two iconic legends with such accurate portrayals you’ll have to hear it to believe it!

Buffet lunch included prior to the performance and table served dessert during intermission. Coffee, hot & iced tea, soft drinks included. Additional charge for some beverages.

$101.00

“MUTTS GONE NUTS” – Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater

Activity Level: 2

Back by popular demand, Mutts Gone Nuts returns to Clearwater! Canines and comedy will collide and unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action-packed, family-friendly comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented four-legged performers. Imagine the world’s most talented 4-legged performers in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that leaves audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup will include champions and previously discarded dogs that will dance, prance, flip and skip their way right to your heart. Deemed “A must see” by The Washington Post, Mutts Gone Nuts is sure to win Best in Show!

INCLUDED IN PRICE: A Brunch Buffet before the performance. The Brunch will include breakfast and lunch offerings, buffet style, along with complimentary coffee, tea, juice, and water. In addition to the cash bar, Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, and Screwdrivers will also be available for purchase.

$65.00

“THE BARRICADE BOYS WEST END PARTY!” – Ruth Eckerd

Activity Level: 2

Get ready to have your socks knocked off and your heart racing with The Barricade Boys! These four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm with their electrifying show that will have you tapping your feet, belting out your favorite tunes, and grinning from ear to ear. From the heart-wrenching emotion of Les Misérables to the toe-tapping harmonies of the Jersey Boys, The Barricade Boys will take you on a musical journey like no other. Throw in a mix of the greatest pop, rock, swing, and Motown hits of all time, and The Barricade Boys create the ultimate West End party musical mashup!

But it's not just about the music - these four superstar performers will also share hilarious and inspiring stories from their time on stage touring the world and in some of the biggest shows in the West End, including Wicked, Billy Elliot, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Techincolor Dreamcoat and more. So, get ready for a afternoon you'll never forget, filled with jaw-dropping vocals, sensational dance routines, and more fun than you can shake a stick at.

$65.00

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