44 Central Florida events to look forward to in 2015
Thousands of events are hosted each year in Central Florida, but here are forty four we desired to be sure made it onto your calendar.
Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Cost: Tickets kicking off at $33.75
Winner of the two thousand twelve Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, Disney’s “Newsies” brings to the story of the one thousand eight hundred ninety nine Newsboy Strike to the stage. This fast-paced musical is one that the entire family can love together.
Where: Florida Citrus Cup
The Color Run has partnered with 2nd Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to bring a colorful twist on your average 5k. Love being doused in vibrant colors as you run what has been called the “Happiest 5k on the Planet.”
Where: ESPN Broad World of Sports Complicated
Returning for its sixth year, this four-week event is one soccer fans of all ages will love. Over the course of four weeks, eight pro teams, including six Major League Soccer squads, will challenge in sixteen games for the Disney Pro Soccer Classic title.
Where: Dr. Phillips for the Performing Arts
Food Network starlet Alton Brown brings stand up comedy, food experimentation, and live music to the stage in this unique 90-minute showcase.
Where: Universal City Walk
Cost: $15 per person after seven p.m.
Love live Reggae music, authentic Jamaican food, and drink specials in honor of the Reggae legend Bob Marley. This bday celebration is for those twenty one and up after seven p.m.
Where: Downtown Climb on Dora
Love the work of more than three hundred artist along with live entertainment, children’s activities, and food at Climb on Dora’s 40th annual art festival.
The legendary Fresh Orleans party is coming to Orlando once again at Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration. Guest can love Mardi Gras concerts, parades, and French Quarter food. Checkout this years concert lineup here.
Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
American legend Diana Ross takes the stage for one night only at the fresh Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to perform her In The Name Of Love Tour.
Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
The Dr. Phillips center and Jazz Roots will feature an evening with the Grammy Award-winning, top-selling instrumental artist, Chris Botti.
Where: The Mennello Museum of American Art
The 13th Annual Orlando Folk Festival features folk and American music, dance, storytelling, traditional craft demonstrations and food and art vendors.
Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Known for his laid back hit “I’m Yours,” Jason Mraz is taking the stage to perform his fresh album “Yes.”
WWE Raw starlets John Cena, Roman Reigns and more are bringing the activity to Orlando for one night only. Join them as they bring the excitement and mayhem of WWE Raw to Central Florida.
Special guest Randy Houser and Dustin Lynch will open for Luke Bryan in his extension of “That’s My Kind of Night” Tour 2014. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to local college scholarships for Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour Scholarship.
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
The 33rd “Art of Living” display provides Central Florida antique and garden fanatics the chance to collect lumps to make their home and garden unique. This year’s annual Antique Vintage and Garden Demonstrate will feature renowned author and garden designer Jon Carloftis as the events guest speaker.
Where: Fort Christmas Historical Park
Festival events include bird-watching, plan identification hikes, hay rails, live music, and slew of wetland creatures.
16. Climb on Dora Music Festival
Where: Climb on Dora Community Building
17. Downtown Food and Wine Festival
Where: Lake Eola, Downtown Orlando
Cost: $15 per person, per day with advance online purchase, admission at the door is $20 per person, per day. Admission for children under twelve is free.
Where: Walt Disney World’s Epcot
Themed flower and garden displays convert Epcot in this family-friendly, springtime event. Love educational designer presentations, play areas for kids, Disney character topiaries, and live music.
Elton John’s “All Hits Tour” features hits from via his career and his remastered album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” John’s band includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, Matt Bissonettter on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim Bullard on keyboards.
Where: Wickham Park Pavilion, Melbourne, FL
The event features a car display, artist showcase and a 5k. All proceeds from the event benefit Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc.
Rated fifth on Sunshine Artist Magazine’s two thousand fourteen list of Best two hundred Fine Art and Design Shows, this prestigious outdoor art event features more than 1,000 artist from around the world. Along with incredible art, this three-day event features live music, children’s activities, and superb food vendors.
Fleetwood Mac is entire again after Christine McVie rejoined the band for the “On With The Demonstrate” tour. Love this one night only spectacle as the reunited band performs their five-star set list
Ranking as the fifth highest digital song debut for a female artist and ninth highest ever, Ariana Grande made history with her single “Problem,” featuring Iggy Azalea. Don’t miss this youthfull pop icon as she comes to Orlando’s Amway Center with special guests Rixton and Cashmere Cat.
Where: Cranes Roost Plaza, Altamonte Springs
The event will feature art, fine crafts, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculptures and more. The festival will also include international street cuisine, drinks and more.
The Spring Fiesta in the Park will feature more than two hundred artists, festival food and children play areas.
Love a legendary spectacle of the hit “Margaritaville” as Jimmy Buffett celebrates his 40th touring season. “This One’s For You” tour is sure to bring the Key West vibe to Central Florida.
Iggy Azalea is the very first international female rapper to reach number one on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Album Charts and she is coming to stage this summer. This Grammy nominee is taking the Amway Center by storm with recording artist and actor Nick Jonas.
Where: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This month-long tribute to “Starlet Wars” features special Starlet Wars-themed events like Jeidi Training and Starlet Wars Dine-In Glactic Breakfast. Guests will also have the chance to meet cast members.
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44 Central Florida events to look forward to in 2015
Thousands of events are hosted each year in Central Florida, but here are forty four we dreamed to be sure made it onto your calendar.
Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Cost: Tickets beginning at $33.75
Winner of the two thousand twelve Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, Disney’s “Newsies” brings to the story of the one thousand eight hundred ninety nine Newsboy Strike to the stage. This fast-paced musical is one that the entire family can love together.
Where: Florida Citrus Cup
The Color Run has partnered with 2nd Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to bring a colorful twist on your average 5k. Love being doused in vibrant colors as you run what has been called the “Happiest 5k on the Planet.”
Where: ESPN Broad World of Sports Sophisticated
Returning for its sixth year, this four-week event is one soccer fans of all ages will love. Over the course of four weeks, eight pro teams, including six Major League Soccer squads, will challenge in sixteen games for the Disney Pro Soccer Classic title.
Where: Dr. Phillips for the Performing Arts
Food Network starlet Alton Brown brings stand up comedy, food experimentation, and live music to the stage in this unique 90-minute demonstrate.
Where: Universal City Walk
Cost: $15 per person after seven p.m.
Love live Reggae music, authentic Jamaican food, and drink specials in honor of the Reggae legend Bob Marley. This bday celebration is for those twenty one and up after seven p.m.
Where: Downtown Climb on Dora
Love the work of more than three hundred artist along with live entertainment, children’s activities, and food at Climb on Dora’s 40th annual art festival.
The legendary Fresh Orleans party is coming to Orlando once again at Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration. Guest can love Mardi Gras concerts, parades, and French Quarter food. Checkout this years concert lineup here.
Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
American legend Diana Ross takes the stage for one night only at the fresh Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to perform her In The Name Of Love Tour.
Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
The Dr. Phillips center and Jazz Roots will feature an evening with the Grammy Award-winning, top-selling instrumental artist, Chris Botti.
Where: The Mennello Museum of American Art
The 13th Annual Orlando Folk Festival features folk and American music, dance, storytelling, traditional craft demonstrations and food and art vendors.
Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Known for his laid back hit “I’m Yours,” Jason Mraz is taking the stage to perform his fresh album “Yes.”
WWE Raw starlets John Cena, Roman Reigns and more are bringing the activity to Orlando for one night only. Join them as they bring the excitement and mayhem of WWE Raw to Central Florida.
Special guest Randy Houser and Dustin Lynch will open for Luke Bryan in his extension of “That’s My Kind of Night” Tour 2014. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to local college scholarships for Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour Scholarship.
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
The 33rd “Art of Living” demonstrate provides Central Florida antique and garden fanatics the chance to collect chunks to make their home and garden unique. This year’s annual Antique Vintage and Garden Showcase will feature renowned author and garden designer Jon Carloftis as the events guest speaker.
Where: Fort Christmas Historical Park
Festival events include bird-watching, plan identification hikes, hay rails, live music, and slew of wetland creatures.
16. Climb on Dora Music Festival
Where: Climb on Dora Community Building
17. Downtown Food and Wine Festival
Where: Lake Eola, Downtown Orlando
Cost: $15 per person, per day with advance online purchase, admission at the door is $20 per person, per day. Admission for children under twelve is free.
Where: Walt Disney World’s Epcot
Themed flower and garden displays convert Epcot in this family-friendly, springtime event. Love educational designer presentations, play areas for kids, Disney character topiaries, and live music.
Elton John’s “All Hits Tour” features hits from across his career and his remastered album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” John’s band includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, Matt Bissonettter on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim Bullard on keyboards.
Where: Wickham Park Pavilion, Melbourne, FL
The event features a car demonstrate, artist showcase and a 5k. All proceeds from the event benefit Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc.
Rated fifth on Sunshine Artist Magazine’s two thousand fourteen list of Best two hundred Fine Art and Design Shows, this prestigious outdoor art event features more than 1,000 artist from around the world. Along with incredible art, this three-day event features live music, children’s activities, and good food vendors.
Fleetwood Mac is entire again after Christine McVie rejoined the band for the “On With The Display” tour. Love this one night only spectacle as the reunited band performs their five-star set list
Ranking as the fifth highest digital song debut for a female artist and ninth highest ever, Ariana Grande made history with her single “Problem,” featuring Iggy Azalea. Don’t miss this youthfull pop icon as she comes to Orlando’s Amway Center with special guests Rixton and Cashmere Cat.
Where: Cranes Roost Plaza, Altamonte Springs
The event will feature art, fine crafts, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculptures and more. The festival will also include international street cuisine, drinks and more.
The Spring Fiesta in the Park will feature more than two hundred artists, festival food and children play areas.
Love a legendary spectacle of the hit “Margaritaville” as Jimmy Buffett celebrates his 40th touring season. “This One’s For You” tour is sure to bring the Key West vibe to Central Florida.
Iggy Azalea is the very first international female rapper to reach number one on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Album Charts and she is coming to stage this summer. This Grammy nominee is taking the Amway Center by storm with recording artist and actor Nick Jonas.
Where: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This month-long tribute to “Starlet Wars” features special Starlet Wars-themed events like Jeidi Training and Starlet Wars Dine-In Glactic Breakfast. Guests will also have the chance to meet cast members.