Guests can also enjoy food and beverages provided by Michael’s on East as well as a variety of vendors while strolling the illuminated grounds. Selby’s on-site restaurant The Green Orchid is also open from. for attendees interested in a sit-down experience.
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.
A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS IS A NORTH PICK UP SCC & KP MEMBERS
"A Very Broadway Christmas" is a holiday experience unlike any other. Broadway Stars from New York City light up the stage performing your favorite Christmas songs from Broadway and the radio. World class talent will perform with a live band, choir, and local ensemble. Come spend an evening with Stars from shows such as Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Motown, Book of Mormon, Matilda, Mean Girls, Gypsy, Annie, Shrek, and many more! The night will be filled with Broadway Production numbers that will have you feeling like you're in the Big Apple for one unforgettable evening.
Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch are proud to present the national tour of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a heartwarming musical featuring music and lyrics by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton and book by David H. Bell, adapted by Bell, Couch and Curt Wollan.
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season. As a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge is visited by his deceased business partner and three ghosts who compel him to see life anew and discover that love is the greatest gift we have. The legendary holiday tale re-written as a new American classic features Dickens' classic characters and Parton's one-of-a-kind songwriting expertise, making this a holiday event you'll want to share with those you love.
DINNER STOP (OYO) after the show at Bahama Breeze.
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Join us for a traditional Christmas Day Buffet at the “Safety Harbor Resort”, a treasure gem nestled on the sparkling shores of Tampa Bay. Enjoy all your traditional brunch favorites, chef-inspired specials, carving stations and more! It's a sensory experience served up with a dash of history.
Our Christmas Brunch Includes:
· Carving Station
· Omelet Station
· Our Famous Seafood Boat - Piled high with fresh shrimp
· Cheese, Fruit, Vegetable Displays
· Breakfast Foods
· Hot Chef Specialties
· Salads
· Soups
· Decadent Desserts
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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.
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.
Explore the world of artificial intelligence in a brand-new way. Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine is MOSI’s brand new traveling exhibition! This hands-on exhibit is the first of its kind to focus on the real impact of AI.
AI is changing how we live, learn, and work. But what is it, and how does it work? This exhibit helps you find out – without the tech jargon. It’s designed for all ages and full of games, activities, and smart machines you can try for yourself.
Solve puzzles. Test your thinking and see how AI learns to do the same! Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for tech experts. Kids will grow up using it. Adults already rely on it every day. This exhibit gives everyone a chance to understand it.
Details:
Play with an AI that paints your portrait in classic art styles
Try a piano that helps you sound like a pro
Test software that guesses your mood or age
Explore how machines recognize objects, learn languages, and more! Learn how your brain learns compared to how machines “learn” through math
Don’t miss your chance to see the future – now!
MOSI is a self-guided museum. Includes (1) Planetarium Show in the Digital Dome Theatre.
Lunch(OYO) after the museum at Yummy House Chinese Bistro.
For more than 50 years, Webster Westside Flea Market has been a place to find everything imaginable! You can find produce, flowers, bakery, jewelry, plants, boutiques, antiques, musical instruments, canopies, electronics, food, drinks and many other products and services! One of the largest markets in the nation, it covers over 40 acres, contains 2,000 stalls, accommodates over 1,200 dealers, and receives thousands of visitors annually. Established and chartered in 1937 by local Farmers to sell vegetables and cattle. Many of the founders of the Market still sell fresh produce grown on local family farms in the expansive new vegetable building.
Lunch (OYO) - concessions, food trucks, picnic tables. Farmers Market Restaurant. After the flea market we will head over to Russell Stover candy outlet. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! You can even get an ice cream cone to finish off your day.
This Tony Award-winning classic follows Tevye as he navigates the challenges of tradition, family, and change in his close-knit Jewish village. With a rousing and heartwarming score featuring Tradition, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, If I Were a Rich Man, and Sunrise, Sunset. Fiddler on the Roof is a powerful celebration of family, hope and the enduring human spirit.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre’s award-winning buffet included prior to the performance.
Ahead of the farewell tour dates, Manilow has shared a new single, “Once Before I Go.” The melodically powerful new song, produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Demonte Posey, and written by Peter Allen and Dean Pitchford, feels like an instant timeless classic.
Fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening as Manilow performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” With his signature showmanship and timeless catalog, each performance will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with one of music’s most legendary performers.
With a career spanning more than five decades, Barry Manilow has become one of the most celebrated entertainers in history. Named the No. 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines, he has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, released over 40 albums and earned 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 #1s and 28 Top 10 hits. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has earned GRAMMY®, TONY® and EMMY® Awards and has been honored with the BMI Icon Award.
His long-running Las Vegas residency has been hailed among the city’s best and his record-breaking appearances at Radio City Music Hall cement his place as one of the venue’s all-time greats.
BAG POLICY
Bags larger than 12x12x12" are prohibited at Benchmark International Arena. Large bags (not including small clutches) are required to go through an x-ray scanner prior to entry. Medical and parenting bags exceeding these sizes are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures.
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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.
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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.
***PLEASE NOTE*** DEPARTURE TIME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 5:00PM
Activity Level: 2
Blue Man Group will rock your world. Blow your mind. And unleash your spirit. As three bald and blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, laughter and surprises at every turn. BLUE MAN GROUP is in Sarasota for a limited disruption on their North American tour.
By the end of this spectacular journey, you’ll be saying “I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT JUST HAPPENED BUT I LOOOVED IT.”
50 million people of all ages, languages and cultures have experienced the unexpected with Blue Man Group. Now it’s your turn to see what all the hype is about!
Herb Alpert makes his highly anticipated debut at Ruth Eckerd Hall with his brand-new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his six great musicians will be playing all of your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up.
2025 will mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic album, Whipped Cream & Other Delights. Herb and the band will be performing many of those great songs in addition to many other hit songs that we all know; The Lonely Bull, Spanish Flea, Taste of Honey, Mexican Shuffle, Tijuana Taxi, This Guy’s In Love With You, What Now My Love, Zorba the Greek, Ladyfingers, Rise and many other delights.
A legendary trumpet player, Herb Alpert’s extraordinary musicianship has earned him five #1 hits, nine GRAMMY® Awards, fifteen Gold albums, fourteen Platinum albums and he has sold over 72 million records worldwide. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass propelled his sound into the pop music limelight, at one point outselling The Beatles two to one. In 1966, they achieved the remarkable feat of simultaneously having four albums in the Billboard Top 10 and five in the Top 20.
Herb Alpert also has the distinction of being the only artist who has had a #1 instrumental (Rise) and a #1 vocal record (This Guy’s In Love With You).
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Tony DeSare’s vocal and piano style honors Billy Joel's classic songs. Generations of fans will experience full orchestrations of Billy Joel’s beloved hits including Only the Good Die Young, Just the Way You Are, Piano Man, You May Be Right, Movin Out, My Life and many more.