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  • “WHITE CHISTMAS” – Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Ft Myers

    Activity Level: 2

    Recapture the holiday magic with White Christmas this holiday season!  Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. Based on the beloved and timeless holiday classic, featuring songs by Irving Berlin, including “Blue Skies,” I Love a Piano,” and the perennial title song.  This musical has become one of the most requested musicals of our time. 

    Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre’s award-winning buffet included prior to the performance.

    $119.00
  • “WINE WALK” – Tarpon Springs

    Activity Level: 3

    Come for a fun-filled evening out with wine, shopping, appetizers and more in beautiful Tarpon Springs - Historic Downtown, and the World-Famous Sponge Docks, and points in between!  Free shuttle between Sponge Docks and Historic Downtown. 

    Dodecanese Boulevard is lined with gift shops that carry everything from souvenirs to home goods, natural sponges to olive oil soap. Wander a few blocks south and you’ll find several antiques shops on Tarpon Avenue. Authentic Greek restaurants, including Mama's Greek Cuisine, Hellas and Mykonos, too good to resist. Stop in for a honey-infused pastry and strong coffee or a hearty dinner. (OYO)

    We will receive a wrist band a map and a Souvenir wine glass.

    Includes Wine Tastings, Free Hors D'oeuvres, Special Promotions & Raffle Prizes.

    $67.00
  • “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” – Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre Hudson 

    Activity Level: 2

    A Christmas Carol is a musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens. The musical is based on Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella of the same name. This spectacular Broadway adaptation became a beloved Madison Square Garden holiday tradition for 10+ years and was later reimagined for the major motion picture starring Kelsey Grammer. Full of sweeping melodies, theatrical wonder, and dazzling stage moments, this is the definitive Christmas Carol — bigger, more magical, more emotional. A joyous celebration of Christmas spirit and renewal that proves it’s never too late to change — or to believe.

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

    $101.00
  • “ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE HOLIDAY NIGHT OF LIGHTS” – St Armands Circle, Sarasota

    Activity Level: 3                                                                                                               

    The 48th annual Holiday Night of Lights will magically transform St. Armands Circle with the lighting of the 60-foot Christmas tree. 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.

    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.

    $29.00
  • “RIVER OF LIGHTS” – PIRATE WATER TAXI – COLUMBIA CAFE RIVERWALK (OYO) – Tampa

    Activity Level: 3

    There is no better way to experience the Holidays in Tampa!

    Set sail on Tampa's most festive cruise, the River of Lights aboard the Pirate Water Taxi. This magical journey glides along the Hillsborough River.

    The Hillsborough River glows from the LED flood lights on many bridges and Riverwalk. The Pirate Captains will entertain you with a whimsical narration and holiday stories along the way. Carolers will lead the cruise in Holiday carols, feel free to sing along! 

    Sit back and relax as we take in the breathtaking vivid colors of the western sky and watch the Sunset over Tampa.

    Columbia Café Riverwalk (OYO). Menu in office & on website.

  • “HOLIDAYS AT DISNEY SPRINGS” – Lake Buena Vista

    Activity Level 3

    At Disney Springs you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Unique & varied shops and dining along with free entertainment all wrapped up in a sparkly Disney holiday atmosphere.  Enjoy the wonderful holiday displays celebrating traditions from different cultures. Embark on the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll to find elaborately decorated trees inspired by popular Disney stories. Walk through a winter wonderland with a gentle snowfall, toy soldiers, and singers. Throughout the Holiday season, you will often find school choirs performing at the Dock Stage as well as Strolling musicians, Toy Soldier and Snowflake stilt walkers, pop carolers and acapella groups will also add to the holiday festivities.                                                            

    Dinner OYO at one of the many restaurants located in Disney Springs. Reservations  are recommended.  Call Disney Dining at (407) 939-5277.  You can make a reservation 60 days in advance. List of restaurants located in Disney Springs available on their website.   

    $35.00
  • “STRAIGHT NO CHASER” – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota

    Activity Level: 2                                                                                                  

    Look up “holiday music” in the dictionary, and it’s likely that there is a photo of the nine-person a cappella group Straight No Chaser instead of a standard definition. For more than two decades, having recently celebrated their 25th anniversary, the group has provided the soundtrack of the season, bringing millions of fans to their feet while putting them in the holiday spirit.  

    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.                             

    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.

    $86.00
  • “SOUL SISTERS – FROM ARETHA FRANKLIN TO WHITNEY HOUSTON” – POPS CONCERT FLORIDA ORCHESTRA –Mahaffey Theater – St Petersburg

    Activity Level: 2

    including Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and more. Featuring Broadway sensation Shayna Steele. Herb Smith, Conductor

    $51.00
  • “ELVIS BIRTHDAY BASH” – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater       

    Activity Level: 2

    Back by popular demand, the top two “Elvises” return with one phenomenal show: The Premier Elvis Birthday Bash! Scot Bruce as the young Elvis and Mike Albert as the Las Vegas Elvis, along with the Big "E" Band offer a rockin' birthday party celebration of America's first rock 'n' roll icon that will have you dancing in the aisles!

    A brunch buffet will be provided prior to 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. 

                                 

    $68.00
  • “OKLAHOMA” – Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Ft Myers

    Activity Level: 2

    The first musical written by the duo Rodgers and Hammerstein. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' play Green Grow the Lilacs, which appeared on Broadway in 1931. Originally titled Away We Go! Renamed Oklahoma! the musical opened on Broadway at the St. James in 1943. Set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906, just before Oklahoma was admitted as a state. The musical dramatizes the courtship of a young farm girl named Laurey and a brash, self-assured cowboy named Curly. Their romance is complicated by another man—Jud Fry, a social outcast who works on Laurey’s aunt’s farm—who is also interested in Laurey. Featuring beloved songs like Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ and People Will Say We’re in Love. Oklahoma is a tuneful musical full of cowboys, farmers, romance, and fearless optimism.

    Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre’s award-winning buffet included prior to the performance.

    $119.00
  • “INVINCIBLE – A GLORIOUS TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON”– Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater

    Activity Level: 2

    From the early moments with his brothers as part of the Jackson 5 to his meteoric rise as a solo artist, Michael Jackson was destined to become one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Invincible is the only show that brings back the spirit and the essence of seeing Michael Jackson live on stage.

    This multi-media spectacular boasts talented performers who portray Michael at different stages in his dynamic career by masterfully orchestrating Michael’s unique dance numbers while performing the hits Jackson made famous. Hits such as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Smooth Criminal” and more!

    This acclaimed production includes a world-class dance company, vocalists, master musicians and percussionists.

    A brunch buffet will be provided prior to 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.

    $68.00
  • “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! 

    A brunch buffet will be provided prior to 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.    

    $68.00
  • “GASPARILLA INVASION BRUNCH CRUISE” – YACHT STARSHIP -Tampa   

    Activity Level: 3

    You’re in for an unforgettable Gasparilla Invasion Brunch Cruise, as we travel to meet the Pirate Ship Jose Gaspar and the Pirate Invasion Flotilla as it departs Ballast Point in Hillsborough Bay. Enjoy close-up views while cruising alongside the flotilla as it crosses the Bay. Yacht StarShip is the largest vessel in the flotilla and guests will experience a once in a lifetime viewing of the Invasion. Before the flotilla turns into the downtown channel, Yacht StarShip will exit the flotilla and proceed ahead, providing a great view as the hundreds of boats condense into a small channel. Subject to Coast Guard approval, the cruise may return to the Convention Center dock and remain dockside where we will have front row views and witness the flotilla as the pirate ship arrives at 1 PM. 

    Gather your favorite mateys and join the invasion for a day you’ll never forget!

    BRUNCH BUFFET INCLUDED. MENU TO BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE. 2 WELL DRINKS PER PERSON.

    $303.00
  • “JIMMY BUFFETT A1A”– Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater

    Activity Level: 2

    A1A—The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show was born in 1991 when lead vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist Jeff Pike invited drummer and harmonica player Scott Nickerson, founder of the first Jimmy Buffett Parrot Head Club and Parrot Heads In Paradise, to join him in his already successful solo tribute to Jimmy Buffett.

    Keepin' The Party Going Since 1992. The band won a Jimmy Buffett Sound Alike Contest for Margaritaville Records, bringing them to the attention of Jimmy Buffett and his organization. They were granted the use of the name A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show through Jimmy and his management.
    In 1993, A1A was invited to appear in Jimmy Buffett's MTV Video, 'Fruitcakes.'
    In 1995, Jeff Pike performed "Cheeseburger In Paradise" with Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band at Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia. The show was recorded and released as "Jimmy Buffett's Barometer Soup Radio Special." This show and Jeff's performance still receive regular rotation on Jimmy Buffett's "Radio Margaritaville" on SiriusXM Radio.

    Jeff Pike and A1A performance are an experience and a driving force that has helped the band remain the first, foremost, and longest-running Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show in history.

    A brunch buffet will be provided prior to 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.

    $68.00
  • “THE BRONX WANDERERS” – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater       

    Activity Level: 2

    What comes to mind when a father, his sons, and their high school classmates get together and form a show?  For starters, you can say a diverse recipe of hilarious personal stories, a vast repertoire of songs spanning all genres and decades, and one family's journey together through life and music. The Bronx Wanderers pride themselves on being one of the only shows able to entertain audiences of all ages in one sweeping musical tour deforce. They've had a top 5 show in Las Vegas for nearly ten years and in 2022, they were awarded the Best Tribute Show by Las Vegas Weekly. The chemistry and energy they exert show after show proves they are still having the time of their lives on stage 20 years later and you will too.

    The Bronx Wanderers return to the Ruth Eckerd Hall stage for an afternoon of classic pop, rock, oldies, and their signature brand of comedy!

    A brunch buffet will be provided prior to 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.

    $68.00
  • “SO GOOD THE NEIL DIAMOND EXPERIENCE” – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater

    Activity Level: 2

    Robert Neary and the band perform 20 of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits. Songs like “Cherry Cherry”, “I Am, I Said”, “I’m a Believer”, “Solitary Man”, “Holly Holy”, “Coming to America”, “Sweet Caroline” and so many more. Between songs, Neary shares the stories behind the music, drawing from Neil’s own interviews, quotes, and autobiographies. This is a true immersion into the life and career of Neil Diamond. With a surprise finale that will leave you absolutely breathless, So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience is guaranteed to leave you speechless!

    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.

    $68.00