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“39 STEPS” – Bradenton Kiwanis Theater at Manatee Performing Arts Center – Bradenton

Activity Level: 2

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have the intriguing, thrilling, riotous and unmissable comedy. The show hurtles a notorious fugitive and a spellbound blonde from a London music hall north by northwest to Scotland’s most remote highlands. Will they save Britain from a den of devious spies? A cast of four actors plays over 150 characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinarily entertaining adventure. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!

$72.00

“SYLVIA” – Early Bird Dinner Theatre

Activity Level: 2

Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty-nester, tired of his job in finance, looking for meaning in his life. Sylvia is an exuberant and beautiful lab/poodle mix, astray in Central Park, looking for a new home. When they meet, it is love at first sight. But his wife Kate, a busy rising star in the public school system, is looking forward to some independence now that the couple no longer has children to care for and is less than thrilled by the clever and coquettish canine who jumps, slobbers, sits on her couch, and takes Greg’s attention away from his marriage. A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia is a smart, silly, sophisticated, and occasionally salty comedy about relationships, nature, and growing older.

$79.00

“TAMPA BAY DOWNS” – Tampa

Activity Level: 2

Tampa Bay Downs is the only Thoroughbred racetrack on the West Coast of Florida and is known as one of America's oldest and most well-maintained racetracks. Tampa Bay Downs first opened its doors in 1926 under the name of Tampa Downs and has since had a long and colorful history.

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

$65.00

“MY FAIR LADY” EASTER SUNDAY – Suncoast Broadway DT – Hudson

Activity Level: 2

Experience the timeless elegance and captivating transformation of MY FAIR LADY. Embark on a journey through the streets of Edwardian London as the spirited Eliza Doolittle blossoms under the guidance of Professor Henry Higgins. Filled with enchanting melodies like "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "The Rain in Spain," this beloved musical celebrates the power of language, love, and self-discovery. Immerse yourself in the dazzling sets, sumptuous costumes, and the unforgettable tale of an unlikely romance. Join us Easter Sunday for an afternoon of wit, charm, and musical splendor that promises to captivate hearts and leave you humming its melodies long after the curtain falls.

$96.00

“EVITA” – Manatee Performing Arts Center – Bradenton – OUTBACK REST.(OYO)

Activity Level: 2

$62.00

“YACHT STARSHIP WEEKEND BRUNCH CRUISE” – 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 Sunday Brunch Buffet. Bar Drinks available for purchase and Bottomless Mimosas Available for $15 Purchase on Board. Unwind from the week 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!

$85.00

“ST AUGUSTINE – JACKSONVILLE – AMELIA ISLAND”

• Today travel to St. Augustine with lunch stop, on your own. Upon arrival we will have a guided tour of the Pirate & Treasure Museum. Set sail for Adventure! The St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum offers an exciting and educational museum experience that transports back in time over 300 years to Port Royal, Jamaica, at the height of the Golden Age of Piracy.

• Check into the Hampton Inn St. Augustine Hotel - Hilton for a one-night stay. A little time to relax and freshen up before dinner.

• Dinner tonight will be at Hurricane Patty’s (Included)

• After dinner explore the darker side of the Nation’s Oldest City and let our Ghost Host be your guide on the Ghosts & Gravestones Fright seeing Trolley Tour. On this Trolley adventure we will discover the secrets of the Tolomato Cemetery, where you might catch a glimpse of Elizabeth, a child victim of yellow fever, waving to passersby. Get ready for an up close and personal encounter with the town’s most haunted building, the Old Jail. Listed on the Florida and National Register of Haunted Places, it is the site of countless documented paranormal experiences. Your final destination includes an exclusive nighttime experience inside of Potter’s Wax Museum. Don’t miss this frightfully fun riding tour!

• After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Jacksonville, FL. Upon arriving we will visit Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary Our mission is to provide a safe, loving, forever home for endangered big cats, and to educate the public about their plight in the wild and captivity. Our current residents include tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, bobcats, servals, caracals, bears, foxes, and coatimundis (the last three are “honorary cats”).

Our next stop will be at Sally Dark Rides. Take a tour of the robot factory which specializes in animatronics. SALLY Corp first began production of their mechanical figures in 1977 producing characters for dinner amusements like Chuck E Cheese. Sally Dark Ride boasts a talented team of storytellers, visionaries, artists, and technicians.

• We will also have a tour of Sweet Pete’s Candy - The Sweetest Destination on Earth! A 23,000 square foot Victorian mansion is filled with 3 floors of candy, craft sodas, a cafe, Bar and Ice Cream Parlor. Sweet Pete’s is a whimsical, colorful place, take a trip down memory lane in the retro candy shop, sample taffy, and explore new flavors. Each will receive a custom order chocolate bar.

• LUNCH (OYO) We're more than just candy! Fizzies & Fare, our in-house restaurant and bar, is home to 100s of unique craft sodas, over the top Crazy Shakes, classic American eats, candy inspired cocktails, and more! Serving classic burgers, wraps, salads and more. A sweet dining experience

• Check into the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Jacksonville Town Center for a one-night stay.

• Dinner & show this evening. The Alhambra Theatre & Dining in Jacksonville, FL. is the oldest continuously running professional dinner theater in the United States, and the only professional resident theatre in Northeast Florida. “BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING STORY” - This jukebox musical tells the story of the legendary Carole King, her early years and rise to fame. Features songs like "So Far Away", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", "I Feel The Earth Move" and "The Locomotion".

• Following breakfast this morning, depart for Amelia Island, a unique paradise among the chain of barrier islands that stretches along the east coast from South Carolina to Florida, including St. Simons Island, Hilton Head Island, Jekyll Island and Tybee Island to name just a few.  Amelia is 13 miles long and 4 miles wide at its widest point, located just south of Cumberland Island, Georgia. Amelia Island is rich in history, such as the landmark Historic District, Fort Clinch State Park, Old Town, and Fernandina Beach with its Victorian-era architecture. On arrival, we will embark on an exceptional 2 1/2-hour journey along the local waterways of Amelia and Cumberland Islands. We travel further north into Georgia, and it offers the most opportunity to see the wildlife, and time to hear about the area’s fascinating history. You will even be introduced to a little bit of Kings Bay Naval Station history and their Ohio class of nuclear submarines. Admire the fascinating Fernandina shrimp boats, historic Old Town, and iconic landmarks. Once a playground for the super-rich and famous, Cumberland Island is home to hundreds of feral horses, and you will learn the legendary tales of the Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Kennedy families’ history.

• After our cruise we will have time for Lunch (OYO) and shopping in Historic Fernandina Beach. Fernandina Beach is chockful of historic gems—a nice alternative to beach towns with flashy attractions and popped-up-yesterday T-shirt shops. Downtown is home to a 52-block historic district that's dotted with Victorian-era mansions. When it comes to eating, drinking, and being merry, Fernandina Beach has plenty of options. For those who like a little history stirred into their cocktails, there's The Palace Saloon, a bona fide institution that proudly lays claim to the title of Florida's oldest bar.

We will start our journey back home! With appropriate stops on the way.

“ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA” Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota

Activity level: 2

ARRIVAL from Sweden in the production “The Music of ABBA” has sold out arenas and venues all over the world since 1995 and is the absolute best and most authentic ABBA show there is. Hits like: “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Does Your Mother Know,” “Take A Chance,” “SOS,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Super Trouper,” “Money Money Money,” “Waterloo,” “Honey Honey,” “Fernando,” “Chiquitita,” “Knowing Me Knowing You,” “Thank You For The Music,” “Lay All Your Love On Me,” “Gimme Gimme Gimme” and many more are delivered with such accuracy that it’s hard to believe that it’s not the real ABBA on stage. ARRIVAL From Sweden has also played with more than 100 symphony orchestras throughout the world. ARRIVAL from Sweden is the only group that has been given a previously unreleased ABBA song directly from Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA. The song “Just A Notion” was released by ARRIVAL from Sweden in 1999 and was yet again released by the original ABBA in 2021 on their latest record “Voyage.” This production is the closest you will ever get to seeing ABBA!

$81.00

THE BARN ANTIQUES/THE BACK PORCH REST. (OYO) – HEAVENLY HONEY AMISH WAREHOUSE

Activity Level: 3

Nestled in the high pines of Lake Alfred is The Barn Antiques. Family-owned and operated since 1969, The Barn Antiques has been a bucket list hit for many and a staple in home furnishings and gifts for more in Central Florida.” Selling a wide range of furniture and small items, most of them dating to the early 1800’s through the 1940s. The Seasons Gift Shop celebrates all major holidays and seasons with incredible decorations for your home, and gifts and accessories for you or that special someone. We always have a wonderful selection of fragrances, art, decor, and gifts for women, men and children. The Back Yard Garden Shop is an outdoor shopping experience under a canopy of native shade trees. Every nook is filled with seasonal blossoms and blooms as well as decorative garden accessories including birdhouses, garden flags, fountains, arbors, house flags, and much more, including a wide variety of live plants. The Back Porch Restaurant (OYO) provides a delicious break for hungry shoppers. We will have lunch upon arrival, then time to explore the different shops before heading over to Heavenly Honey Amish Warehouse.  Heavenly Honey Amish Warehouse offering Amish made foods like Jams, Pickles, Noodles, Potato Chips, Pretzels. We also have a wide selection of raw Honey.

$32.00

“KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL” – Central Park Performing Arts Center – Largo

Activity Level: 2

Kinky Boots is a musical with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth and mostly inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price. Having inherited a shoe factory from his father, Charlie forms an unlikely partnership with cabaret performer and drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the business. In the process, Charlie and Lola discover that they are not so different after all. Featuring original songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this high-energy hit inspires audiences to let love shine and shows them that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out!

DINNER STOP (OYO) AFTER SHOW. CHILI’S GRILL & BAR, OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT OR HUNGRY CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD & BAR. PLEASE MAKE RESTAURANT CHOICE WHEN SIGNING UP IN OFFICE

$62.00

“MORNINGSIDE” – Stageworks Theatre – Tampa

Activity Level: 2

Morningside by Topher Payne gives an ingenious glimpse into the lives of nine women some friends, but mostly family have gathered at Grace Driscoll’s beautifully appointed home, fully expecting a lovely baby shower. Family secrets are revealed, propriety flies out the window as the family melts down in a side splitting, laugh-out-loud look at the modern family and sibling rivalry.  Grounded deep in Southern Pride, heartfelt lessons, and the idea that above all family is what matters most proves to be the heart of this side-splitting "mother of all baby showers. This hilarious spin on modern motherhood will have you laughing, crying, and glad you paid a visit to Morningside.

DINNER STOP (OYO)PRIOR TO THE SHOW – SHELLS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 

$62.00

“WESLEY CHAPEL CRAFT FESTIVAL AT THE SHOPS AT WIREGRASS” – Wesley Chapel

Activity Level: 3

Experience the best local makers have to offer at the much-anticipated Wesley Chapel Craft Festival Shops at Wiregrass! It will host a great selection of crafters displaying and selling their original wares in various categories such as painting, sculpting, jewelry, ceramics, glass, photography, digital art, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, woodworking, an expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn further compliments the weekend, blending nature with nurture.  Join us at the Shops at Wiregrass!  With over 100 stores & restaurants. 

$24.00

“MOTHER’S DAY” AT MAGGIANOS LITTLE ITALY – Tampa

Activity Level: 2

Reminisce with loved ones, laugh with new friends, and savor every bite of your meal at Maggiano's Little Italy. From generous portions of pasta to wholesome, Chef-prepared salads, we combine the quality of Nonna's traditional Italian recipes with the joy of family and friends. Enjoy authentic, scratch made Italian American cuisine served Family Style.

$60.00

“HALF BAKED” – Off Broadway Palms Dinner Theatre – Ft Myers

Activity Level: 2

Half Baked takes place in Central Florida where brothers Sonny and Jay Allen, with their wives Veronica and Martha Allen, attempt to figure out how to make their café successful. The lack of customers turns out to be the least of their troubles. When the business starts failing and their nest egg dries up, they take drastic action to try to generate some cash. Actions that include murder for life insurance money, pod casts and baking cannabis into the appetizers to 'stimulate' business! However, when Martha's old boyfriend and current Florida detective Marty Minkoff arrives on the scene, as well as Nadia, a fortysomething Latvian loan shark who Jay owes money to, things get complicated! Throw into the mix a twenty-something millennial who's never heard of Elvis Presley, but sounds and ats exactly like him, and you soon have a recipe for hilarity! Joe Simonelli's plays have been delighting audiences in the U.S, Canada and the U.K. since 2001.

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