Tommy Dorsey was an extremely successful bandleader from the 1930s until the ‘50s. His technical skill on the trombone was unmatched and earned him respect amongst musicians and the public alike. In the history of the Big Bands, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the all-time best swing orchestras in the world. With the collaboration of Paul Weston, Axel Stordahl and Sy Oliver, Tommy Dorsey created superb arrangements for his feverish dance tunes or romantic ballads that remain immortal today. Over the years The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra musicians have been the masters of creating ‘mood’ with their sentimental favorites or the upbeat tempos that got the world dancing. Frank Sinatra joined Tommy Dorsey in early 1940. Frank Sinatra’s career literally exploded with the help of Dorsey and in turn, it was Sinatra’s smooth vocals that propelled The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra to a new level of popularity! He was with The TDO until September 1942 when he embarked on his remarkable solo career.
“Stardust,” “Night and Day,” “Marie,” “Song of India,” and “I’ll Never Smile Again,” are only a few of the songs immortalized by the brilliant combination of The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and their singer Frank Sinatra … And now, this legendary Big Band, led by the excellent Jeff Bush, tours America to honor the magic of this incomparable team. With 18 of the finest musicians and singers ever assembled, this magnificent tribute to Frank Sinatra is a memorable step back in time.
The final collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein II, The Sound of Music is one of the most beloved Broadway musicals of all time. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children, and eventually their widowed father. Many songs from the musical have become standards, including Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things, Edelweiss, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and the title song The Sound of Music.
Dinner stop before the show Joey D’s Restaurant (OYO).
Back for its annual crowd thrilling celebration of Broadway’s greatest songs from its finest shows, the most successful touring Broadway concert in America brings an all-star Broadway cast to Ruth Eckerd Hall. This dazzling all-new show, which sells out every year, features five of Broadway’s finest stars performing songs from the best and most beloved Broadway musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, Wicked, MAMMA MIA! and Broadway classics from such composers as Jerome Kern, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more.
“Neil Berg never disappoints. Outstanding entertainers, complimented by top-notch musicians; each singer and musician is an accomplished star in their own right and when that kind of talent blends together it makes for an enchanting afternoon.” Don’t miss this spectacular performance.
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.
Over 50 vendors set up along Gulfport's scenic Beach Blvd. each Tuesday, year-round. The focus of the Market is on unique and artisan goods, including as many locally produced products as possible. A wide variety of foods is available, including locally grown and organic produce, breads, cheese, seafood, Florida-raised meats, nuts, desserts, candy, jams, sauces, herbs, local honey, pickles, olives, prepared foods and much more. Hand-made bath and body products, garden plants, flowers and pet products are another mainstay. Local authors are often on hand. A master knife and tool sharpener on site will work on your knives as you shop. Artists and crafts persons, many working as you watch, are always on hand to display and sell their hand-made work, including painting, jewelry, pottery, textiles, fiber-spinning, wood, photography and more. Local musicians keep marketgoers entertained with styles from rock and pop to jazz, island, and blues.
The Market is in Gulfport’s historic Waterfront District which also offers a variety of independent shops, boutiques, galleries, its own beach, and a large cluster of restaurants all within walking distance. Lunch (OYO)
Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall are iconic figures in entertainment, known for their significant contributions to late-night television. Jay Leno, acclaimed for hosting "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" for two decades, maintained top ratings and is now the host of "Jay Leno’s Garage" on CNBC, exploring cars and their stories. A versatile performer, Leno also does stand-up comedy, voice-over work, writes automotive columns, and launched "Jay Leno’s Garage Advanced Vehicle Care." His achievements have earned him numerous awards, including Emmys and a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.
Arsenio Hall gained fame with his Emmy Award-winning "The Arsenio Hall Show," which debuted in 1989 and revolutionized late-night TV by attracting a younger audience. Hall's career began in stand-up comedy, leading to roles in TV and film, including the hit comedy "Coming to America." He returned to late-night TV in 2013 and released a Netflix stand-up special. Recently, Hall revived his talk show during the Netflix is a Joke festival and reprised his role in "Coming 2 America" on Amazon Prime. Both entertainers have left a lasting impact on television and comedy, continuing to engage audiences through various media and live performances.
Included in price: Buffet lunch consisting of: • Fresh Fruit Salad • Caesar salad • Chef’s Vegetable Selection • Homestyle mac “n” cheese; green bean almandine • Mashed Potatoes • Chef-Carved Roast Beef & Turkey Breast • Eclairs & Home Baked Cookies • Coffee & Tea. • Admission, • Daily Racing Program • Reserved Seating • Tax and Gratuity
Robert Dubac’s original tour-de-force one-man show tackling the babble of the sexes! It has become a worldwide phenomenon. It is hands-down the funniest relationship show you will ever see-taking audiences on a provocative and uproariously funny journey through the gender gap. Dubac has built the show not around what men and women do right (or wrong) but around the more starling truth that confuse both sexes as they try to maintain a new order of balance. On a quest to answer the age-old question, "What do women want?" Robert Dubac seamlessly transforms himself into five hysterical boneheads who each offer sidesplitting advice on how to straddle the gender gap - all while drinking a beer.
HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE - The Ritz was built in 1925. The Vaudeville style theatre was home to live musical performances including a 50-man Orchestra, silent movies known back in the day as "talkies", black and white film, live theatre performances, and concerts of all levels. The movies, live concerts, and theatre performances continued at the Theatre well into the 1960s and 70s. As the communities and surrounding areas began to grow and change, so did a need for The Ritz Theatre to take on a new face. The movie houses were no longer viable; the theatre went dark. In the 1980's the Theatre opened as a Teen Night Club. After a short time, the Theatre was closed and boarded up. In 1996 a group of concerned citizens joined forces and formed the Ritz Theatre 100, Inc. with one goal and one goal only "to save The Ritz". After 16 years, over 83,115 volunteer hours, and clearing many hurdles, the facility was restored to its original beauty.
Dinner stop (OYO) after the show at Outback Restaurant. Menu in office and on website.
SIGNUP: SCC MEMBERS 12/9 KP MEMBERS 12/16 GUESTS 12/23
Founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905, by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez, Sr., the Columbia Restaurant is Florida’s oldest restaurant, and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. Family-owned and operated for more than 114 years, the restaurant has earned acclaim for old-world charm as well as for its award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list.
The Columbia Restaurant Dance Troupe brings the culture and dance traditions of Spain to Ybor City as a complement to the internationally acclaimed Spanish cuisine of the Columbia Restaurant. Experience the Fire of Flamenco! The flamenco, consisting of rhythmic dance steps performed on a hard wood floor, originated with the Spanish Gypsies, and has evolved through the years to the more structured form familiar today. The classical Spanish dances consist of ballet moves in colorful Spanish costumes accompanied by the distinctive sound of castanets. The passion of the dance will transport you to the famous flamenco cafes of Barcelona and Madrid.
LUNCH BUFFET INCLUDED – Cuban bread and butter Salad: Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad® Crisp iceberg lettuce with julienne of baked ham, natural Swiss cheese, tomato, olives, grated romano cheese and our famous garlic dressing. Boliche “Criollo” Roasted eye round of beef stuffed with chorizo and roasted in a flavorful gravy. Arroz con Pollo Chicken baked with yellow rice, green peppers, Spanish onions, tomatoes, white wine, and virgin olive oil. Topped with green peas and pimentos Accompaniments: Seasonal Fresh Vegetables • Black Beans Dessert: Dulce de Leche chocolate cake Your meal includes fresh-brewed coffee, iced tea and soft drinks
There is no other 5-hour experience in Florida that allows you to: cruise the Atlantic Ocean, have a great meal, and play Las Vegas style casino games. Victory Casino Cruises' four decks of maritime merriment abound with more than 600 slot machines and 30 table games. The floating party ship sails out on a five-hour morning voyage that combines sweeping ocean views with the interior entertainments of casino games. BINGO is played at 2:00PM on the day cruise, with a $750.00 cash price pool and a chance at 55 balls or less coverall for $1,000…minimum buy in is $30.00, there are a total of 11 games played. There is a minimum of 20 players required to play BINGO! While testing your luck with your victory card, gamers can request drinks from the Victory Girls, a roving band of waitresses who may just serve up luck alongside free call drinks (alcohol l) and sodas. Victory Cruise now offers an A La Carte Menu, a food Voucher is included for a choice of entrees. Portions are enormous, you may want to split one and then return later and split another. Soft drinks, tea and coffee are complimentary with the entree. BOAT IS NOW NON-SMOKING
IMPORTANT: Remember you must present a valid, government issued form of ID to board the Victory Casino Ship, a passport will be accepted, so please check to be sure you have it with you before boarding the Bus.
THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF SIGN UP:FIRST AND LAST NAME - DATE OF BIRTH - PHONE NUMBER
PRICE INCLUDES: Transportation, boarding, $20.00 free slot play credited to the Player’s Club Card once 8 points is accumulated, by playing your own credits, food voucher, free drinks while gaming.
PLEASE NOTE “CIRQUE DES VOIX” IS A NORTH PICK UP SCC & KP MEMBERS
Activity Level: 3
Vocal vivacity combines with timeless circus elegance and excitement in this one-of-a-kind experience for all audiences. Take a Sci-Fi Voyage with us for Sarasota’s most unique collaboration. Witness an unforgettable fusion of the musical and circus arts, featuring music from your favorite Science Fiction movies – all under the NEW Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park. The 100+ voices of Key Chorale, and the incomparable 40-piece Cirque Orchestra, combine with an all-star cast of circus artists set to take you to another universe.
Music from Star Wars, Star Trek, Interstellar, Avatar, 2001: A Space Odyssey and more! Cirque des Voix is a show like no other
DINNER stop before the show at Der Dutchman (OYO). From meat-and-potatoes to scratch-made pastries and pies for take-home, this is the place to savor the bounty of genuine Amish kitchen cooking. Der Dutchman, Sarasota is pleased to offer you a taste of the Amish Country.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend at the highly anticipated 32nd Annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair, where the historic brick-lined streets of Hyde Park will be transformed into a vibrant outdoor gallery. This hugely popular event will take place at the charming open-air, upscale shopping destination. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this free event is not to be missed. Explore the work of over 100 talented exhibitors as you stroll through the stunning displays of life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewelry, photography, ceramics, and more. You'll be amazed by the incredible talent and creativity on display, and the opportunity to chat with the artists themselves about their inspirations and techniques. So why not come and experience the magic of the Hyde Park Village Art Fair for yourself? It's the perfect way to spend a weekend in one of Tampa's most charming neighborhoods, surrounded by stunning works of art and a lively atmosphere that's sure to delight and inspire.
Tampa's charming outdoor shopping center offers more than 70 specialty shops and restaurants.
SAVANNAH, Georgia's oldest city, the savannah, is known for its gorgeous coastal landscapes and well-preserved history. A sweet Southern sanctuary where art, architecture and ghost tales collide under a shroud of Spanish moss. Its where culinary perfection meets seaside delights.
CHARLESTON, a coastal city with small-town charm, historic sites, and diverse cuisine. Known as “The Holy City,” because of its over 400 churches is brimming with historic structures, monuments, and majestic home-turned-museums that proudly boast the history of the United States.
DAY ONE
Today travel to Savannah, GA with lunch stop, on your own. Upon arrival, check into The Best Western Savannah Historic District hotel, for a two-night stay. After settling in you will have time to explore the area and Savannah’s River Street a glittering, multi-faceted gem along the broad Savannah River. The century old buildings, once cotton warehouses, have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs, fabulous restaurants, unique nightspots, elegant inns, and hotels. Bustling with welcoming hospitality.
Tonight, you will enjoy a two-hour Sunset Dinner Cruise as a riverboat slowly takes you down the Savannah River. Enjoy a specially prepared buffet-style dinner, after dinner, enjoy the tunes from the 50’s through today performed by the riverboat entertainers and enjoy the calm Savannah evenings and the amazing sights and sounds of the historic city of Savannah.
DAY TWO
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, we will then meet our guide for a tour of Savannah’s Historic Area. Unique park like squares, cobblestone and brick streets, mansions and row houses are shaded by Live Oak trees draped in Spanish moss.
Following our tour, we will visit the Mercer-Williams House, featured in the Novel & Film, Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil. Construction began in 1860, for General Hugh W. Mercer, great-grandfather of celebrated songwriter Johnny Mercer, and was subsequently interrupted by the Civil War. It was eventually completed in 1868, after General Mercer sold the unfinished structure to John R. Wilder. Thus, no Mercer ever actually lived in the house that bears their name.
We will continue to the Pirates House for a delicious buffet lunch. This unique restaurant was first opened in 1753 as an inn for seafarers, and fast became a meeting point for pirates and sailors from the Seven Seas. Since then, The Pirates House has been entertaining visitors with a bounty of delicious food, drink, and rousing good times.
After lunch you will be free to stroll down River Street and have dinner on your own at one of the many fine restaurants. And don’t forget to stop at Savannah’s Candy Kitchen, known for its classic Southern candies and confections, such as pralines, pecan brittle and peanut brittle.
DAY THREE
Following breakfast this morning, depart for Charleston, SC. On arrival, you will tour the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens founded in 1676 by the Drayton Family. The Plantation has survived for centuries and witnessed the history of our nation from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. Enjoy a guided tour of the Plantation House with its elegant, columned porch and extensive collection of Early American museum and background on the Drayton’s family plantation living through ten generations.
The Nature Tram is a 45-minute narrated tour of the Plantations, outside of its historic gardens and lawns, giving an insight into the story of how Magnolia Plantation has evolved since 1676. Also enjoy a self-guided walk through the famous Historic Garden, continually planted since 1680’s and displaying year-round color.
A boxed lunch is also included today at the Plantation.
Then check into your Charleston area hotel, The Town Place Suites by Marriott, for a two-night stay.
Dinner tonight is included at Hymens Seafood Restaurant.
DAY FOUR
After breakfast, we will then head for Wadmalaw Island for a tour of the Charleston Tea Gardens. For tea lovers, we promise a once in a lifetime experience. Here's your chance to tour America's only tea factory. You'll learn all about how tea is made. Large TV screens will introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow and explain in detail the tea making process. Embark on a memorable Trolley Tour through the beautiful gardens, lush landscapes, and endless rows of tea bushes with a stop at the greenhouse, where you'll disembark and witness the miracle of new tea bushes coming to life.
A boxed lunch is also included today at the end of our tour of the Tea Gardens.
We will return to Charleston where we will meet our local guide for a Historic Charleston Tour. One of the most beautiful and historic cities in the South with 300 years of Charleston history, grand homes, historic churches, and city monuments. During the tour you will see White Point Garden, Rainbow Row, Old Exchange Building, Four Corners of Law, Site of Gadsden Wharf, U.S. Custom House, Ashley Hall, The Battery, College of Charleston, and several historic churches.
Our tour will conclude at Charleston City Market where you will have free time to browse the historic area and the straw market. You will also be on your own for dinner at one of the restaurants in the historic area in and around Meeting Street, Market Street and Bay Street area.
DAY FIVE
After a good night’s sleep and a deluxe hot breakfast buffet provided by our hotel, we will start our journey back to Sun City Center!
Based on the 2007 film, and featuring stunning music and lyrics by Grammy award-winning recording artist Sara Bareilles. WAITRESS is the story of Jenna, an expert pie baker at Joe's Pie Diner in the American South. She bakes pies to distract herself from her unhappiness with her home life. Looking for ways out of her troubles, she sees a pie baking contest and its grand prize as her chance. She confronts her past, faces her fears, and makes life-changing choices. Immerse yourself in this wonderful world, and then go get yourself some pie.
Buffet lunch included prior to the performance and table served dessert during intermission. Additional charge for some beverages
What comes to mind when a father, his son, and his three 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 seven years out of 223 shows, were winners of 12 Best of Las Vegas awards, currently have a residency at the South Point Hotel and Casino and were inducted into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame. 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!
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.
Nostalgia-inducing unforgettable hits! This immersive concert-style tribute show recreates the magic and authenticity of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel on stage and chronicles the amazing journey shared by the iconic, GRAMMY®-award winning folk-rock duo. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s and to their dramatic split in 1970. The Simon & Garfunkel Story culminates with the pair’s famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981, which had more than half a million fans in attendance.
The show features a set list of nearly 30 songs and uses state-of-the-art video projection, photos and original film footage. A full live band will perform all the hits including Mrs. Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more - complete with the unmistakably perfect harmonies that will transport audiences down memory lane.
Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet! Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and lavish, groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s. Renowned choreographer Ilya Zhivoy captures the passion of the central love story with a sensual, dynamic style. World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby” is a must-see feast for the eyes.
