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“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

“BLUE MAN GROUP: BLUEVOLUTION WORLD TOUR” – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota

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!

$96.00

“FLORIDA MANATEE FESTIVAL” – Crystal River

Activity Level: 3

With something to please everyone, the 39th Annual Florida Manatee Festival is the place to go!  Rated by attendees as one of the best outdoor events in Citrus County! Featuring a wide selection of delicious cuisine choices. Manatee boat tours with participating local guides with M.E.T.A. (Manatee Eco Tourism Association) will take you to their favorite manatee watch spots for a chance to see our favorite floating friends up close without getting in the water!

Tickets for the boat tours can be purchased at the festival.

World-famous Three Sisters Springs is the perfect setting to view the majestic manatee in its natural environment without getting your feet wet! Hundreds of manatees flock to the springs every year during Manatee Season as refuge from the cold, utilizing the springs’ consistent 72-degree waters to regulate their body temperature at a healthy level. 

Musical entertainment will be ongoing from four stages. 

Additionally, a vast array of fine art, craft, commercial, and non-profit vendors will line the streets alongside our resident businesses.

For the cultural connoisseurs, “Art in the Park” will be held in Crystal River’s beautiful Town Square, offering the perfect setting to browse and purchase an original piece of art.

The festival is pleased to offer a tasty selection of delectable delights at the food court right near the main stage in Kings Bay Park, and a second food court near the gazebo stage in Little Springs Park. 

$52.00

“AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MIRROR CRACK’D – Asolo Repertory Theatre – THE RINGLING GRILL (OYO)                                     

Activity Level: 2

$90.00

“ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” – Manatee Performing Arts Center Bradenton – PANDA BUFFET RESTAURANT (OYO)

Activity Level: 2

Think you know The Princess and the Pea? Think again! Once Upon a Mattress flips the classic fairy tale upside down in this hilarious, high-energy musical that’s bursting with charm, cleverness, and contagious fun for all ages.

Meet Princess Winnifred—bold, boisterous, and anything but traditional. When she arrives to win the hand of the shy and sheltered Prince Dauntless, chaos erupts in the kingdom. With toe-tapping tunes, outrageous characters, and non-stop laughs, this is a royal romp that will have you grinning from start to finish.

This production is brought to life by a joyful cast of dedicated volunteer performers, whose passion, time, and talent shine in every scene. When you attend, you're not just enjoying a night of musical comedy—you’re supporting local artistry and fueling the confidence of performers who give their all to entertain, inspire, and build community through live theatre.

Bring your family, your friends, and your sense of humor—seats are filling fast, and this is one fairy tale you don’t want to miss. 

Dinner stop before the show at Panda Buffet (OYO). Over 150 items included: Appetizers, Soup, Salad Bar, Crab Legs, Seafood, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Vegetables, Sushi, Fresh Fruit, Ice Cream, Dessert and Much More. Buffet and menu selections available.

$63.00

“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

“FOREVER MOTOWN” – The Mahaffey Theater – St Petersburg                                

Activity Level: 2

This non-stop, high-energy trip down memory lane features the songs America grew up with. The iconic Motown Sound was recreated down to the slightest vocal and musical nuances – to emulate American icons like Marvin Gaye & Tammie Terrell, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Lionel Richie, Mary Wells, and more. The look & feel of authenticity extends to costumes from Tony Award winning designer Evie Ross and classic Motown choreography from American Dance Theater director Terri Giordano.

Sing, dance & celebrate the music of your life to songs like “My Girl,” “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” “Reach Out,” “Shop Around,” “Dancin’ In The Street,” “Stop, In The Name Of Love,” “Ain’t Nothin’ Like The Real Thing,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” & “Uptight,” – nearly 30 non-stop hits in all!

The truly talented and charismatic cast is a perfect blend of look, sound & personality, which are tailor-made for the songs they perform. Cumulatively, the cast members have performed on recordings with over 30 million record sales and over 40 years of both on and off-Broadway experience.

$65.00

“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!

$297.00

“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.

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

“MJ THE MUSICAL” – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota

Activity Level: 2

                                     

Enjoy an Explosion of Music and Theatricality as Unforgettable as the Artist Himself.  'MJ' follows Michael Jackson from his childhood to his 1992 Dangerous tour. As we watch Jackson and his team fine-tune the Dangerous show, those moments in time are woven into the story as flashbacks, as different songs trigger Jackson, pulling him back in time to remember either a happy or painful moment in his life.  Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the iconic moves and music to explore his creative process. After acclaimed runs on Broadway, across North America, London’s West End, and Hamburg. MJ makes its Sarasota debut at the Van Wezel.

MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Featuring Over 25 of Michael Jackson’s Biggest Hits. MJ is a 4-time Tony Award-winning show that celebrates the life and music of Michael Jackson.

$127.00

“THE CHOIR OF MAN” – The Straz Center – Ferguson Hall

Activity level: 3

Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN, the best pub in the world... Come ready to drink in the excitement! Set in a traditional British or Irish pub, the show features a working on-stage bar from which pints of beer are poured for the audience during the performance. Throughout the show, the cast of nine multi-instrumentalist singers perform arrangements of well-known Pop and Rock music arranged and orchestrated by the show's Musical Supervisor Jack Blume, while dialogue takes the form of spoken word monologues written by performance poet Ben Norris. The movement direction and choreography are by tap dancer Freddie Huddleston.

Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this is a pub like no other! An uplifting celebration of community and friendship with something for everyone - including free beer! Enjoy feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else. The first round is on us. Cheers!

$93.00

“COME FROM AWAY” – Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre – Hudson 

Activity Level: 2

Come From Away is an exhilarating, heartwarming musical that tells the true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers in Gander, Newfoundland, after the events of 9/11. With remarkable music, high-energy performances, and a powerful message of kindness, community, and resilience, it celebrates how strangers became family in a time of crisis. Bursting with humor, humanity, and unforgettable songs, Come From Away is an uplifting tribute to the goodness of people coming together in extraordinary circumstances. It's an unforgettable journey that will leave you inspired and full of hope.

$99.00

“VENICE FLORIDA ARCHITECTURE & HISTORY TOUR” – Venice, FL

Activity Level: 3

Venice is filled with amazing architecture and history. Architectural historian Sebastian Liseo will lead you on a walking tour through parts of downtown and West Venice Avenue, including inside the former historic Hotel Venice. In 90 minutes, you will discover what defines the Northern Italian architectural style along with stories about the people and places that helped create the city. Liseo has been leading these tours for 23 years and his knowledge and commentary will have you engaged, entertained, and informed. Come learn from the leader in the touring field. You'll come away with a richer understanding of what makes Venice, well...Venice!

After our tour, time on your own to explore Historic downtown Venice, Florida. You’ll find an assortment of local, family-owned, boutiques, antique shops, cafés and restaurants.

$54.00

“THE DRIFTERS – VALENTINES DAY” – Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre – Hudson

Activity Level: 2

Experience the legendary sound of THE DRIFTERS—not a tribute, but the legendary vocal group itself, tracing its roots back to the original iconic sound that helped shape the history of American pop and R&B music! Their smooth harmonies and soulful performances have captivated audiences worldwide. The Drifters have topped the charts with timeless hits like “Under the Boardwalk”, “Save the Last Dance for Me”, “This Magic Moment”, and “Up on the Roof”. Don’t miss this extraordinary Valentine’s special event of music history in the making!

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.

$112.00

“SIXTIES MANIA” – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater

Activity Level: 2

 “The LOOK…the SOUND…the SONGS!”  A Journey Through the Sixties. SIXTIESMANIA is known not just as a band playing 60’s music, but as a show that recreates the sights, sounds and feelings of a decade that changed the world, covering everything from the Beatles British invasion to the music of Woodstock and everything in between, and after! Stones, CCR, Doors, Monkees, Beach Boys, Kinks, Free, Cream, the Vietnam anthem songs, Summer of love, and much more! Sixtiesmania takes audiences on a thrilling musical roller coaster performing hit after hitwith complete accuracy to detail to sound exactly like the amazing recordings people know and love. With authentic custom suits from England, plus a continuous stunning multimedia backdrop.

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

“DAYTONA QUILTING SHOW”

Come join the American Quilters Society (AQS) at the Ocean Center Convention Center in Daytona Beach, Florida for two days filled with stunning quilts! Participate in exciting quilt classes, attend engaging lectures, and browse through a variety of fabrics, notions, and more in the Vendor Mall.   

DAY ONE

·    We will start our journey to Daytona for our exciting two days of Quilts, Quilts and more Quilts, we will have rest breaks, and a late breakfast (OYO) stop along the way.

·      After breakfast we will travel to the Ocean Center Convention Center for one of the largest Quilting Shows in the state of Florida.  Concession stands available.

·      After checking into the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Daytona Beach, we will enjoy a Dinner Buffet at “BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse” in Daytona Beach.

DAY TWO

·   After a hot breakfast buffet at our hotel, we will return to the Ocean Center Convention Center for a full day of exploring the Quilting Show with Workshops, Lectures and Special Events.

The schedule will be provided later.

Lunch on your own.

After a full day at the Quilting Show, we will start our journey home. With appropriate stops.

                                                                                                                               

“RENNINGERS ANTIQUE & FARMERS MARKETS EXTRAVAGANZA” – Mt Dora

Activity Level: 3

Renninger’s hosts the Antiques and Collector’s Extravaganza at Renninger’s in Mount Dora, FL. An antique lover's dream! One of the largest gatherings of antique dealers in the south. Nearly 800 venders from all over the country come in to set up and sell out in the show field, in the antique center, and under the pavilions, selling all types of vintage and antique merchandise. Two large buildings and a number of open-air shopping areas house a wide variety of dealers from produce stands, clothing shops, and oddity vendors, to high quality antiques and collectibles. Outside of the indoor antique center, you will find the Street of Shops. A series of small buildings line paths and walkways full of wonderful antiques and merchandise.

$42.00

“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.

$65.00

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