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The spirited, romantic, and beloved musical story of Maria and theVonTrapp family will once again thrill audiences with itsTony, Grammy, and Academy Award winning Best Score, including“My FavoriteThings,”“Do- Re-Mi,”“Climb Ev’ry Mountain,”“Edelweiss,”and the title song. Audiences in Central Florida will be among the first to see this all new FAIRWINDS Broadway production. DrPhillipsCenter.org JAN 5 th - 10 th Dr. Phillips Center Experience the classic tale of three little pigs who learn the value of good work when a wolf comes to visit. Learn about melody, and meet members of the string family, including violin, viola, and cello. Paired with colorful illustrations and told by an actor/narrator, this introduction to classical music is ideal for the littlest audiences. OrlandoPhil.org JAN 10 th & 11 th The Plaza Live Jerry Rice, Reggie Jackson, Roger Clemens, and Larry the Cable Guy are among the early sign-ups for a tournament boasting a $500,000 purse with a $100,000 first prize, three days of live coverage on Golf Channel, and a goal to raise $1 million for Florida Hospital for Children. Additional entertainers in the field will includeWillie Robertson of Duck Dynasty, Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts, country music artists Colt Ford and Jake Owen, comedian Rob Riggle, and Golf Channel broadcaster Lisa Cornwell. DiamondResortsInvitational.com JAN 14 th - 16 th • Celebrity Golf Tournament • Golden Bear Golf Club Legendary artists from around the globe will perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength, and thrills of wonder, such as Alexander Lacey and his lions, leopards, and tigers; the Solar Hawks, a dream team of acrobats who will attempt four consecutive triple somersaults on a one-of-a-kind double-wide trapeze; and the Riders of theWind, Cossack trick-riders who will thunder into the arena on the backs of thoroughbred horses. Don’t miss the All Access Pre-show which starts an hour before the show. Come down to the arena floor and meet the performers, get autographs, take photos, and enter to win a one-of-a-kind pachyderm painting. Ringling.com Amway Center JAN 14 th -17 th Jan 15 th – Apr 15 th David Rogers’ Big Bugs This outdoor exhibit will feature 10“gargantuan”insect sculptures displayed throughout the gardens.Various natural materials and woods such as willow, red cedar, black walnut, and black locust were used to create these massive insects and, along with their design, give the sculptures a sense of motion. Imagine seeing giant ants (as long as 25 ft. and weighing 725 lbs. each) look like they are marching across the grass or, as you walk along a path, a chance encounter with a 12 ft. spider in its web! LeuGardens.org JAN 16 th & 17 th Sand Hill Scout Reservation - Reenactment The raid is a re-creation of a CivilWar battle that occurred in Hernando County in July of 1864. It has become the largest reenactment in Florida with over 1,500 actors and their families, 28 cannons, 60 horses, and over 50 sutlers. The public is invited to tour, at no additional charge, the authentic confederate and union camps and see how they lived and what it was like during the CivilWar. Around 60 sutlers (vendors) are expected, so you can purchase CivilWar kettle corn, old time root beer, FRY BREAD, and more. All animals must be on a leash. BrooksvilleRaidReenactment.com HARD ROCK LIVE An action-packed live show based on the popular Peppa Pig television series, designed to deliver to preschoolers and young fans an unforgettable first live theater experience. A fully immersive musical production featuring a dozen familiar and original songs, as well as an interactive sing-a-long that will have fans laughing, singing, dancing and, of course, jumping in muddy puddles too – just like Peppa! PeppaPigLive.com JAN 18 th Fr ee Day at Holy Land Experienc e JAN 21st 10 th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade & Celebration City of Ocoee Holy Land Experience, the Bible- themed attraction near I-4 and Conroy Road, will host a fr ee admission and free parking day. Guests will be welcomed u ntil the park reaches capacity, which is about 2,000 peop le. Holy Land Experience features award-winning historical a nd theatrical presentations based on events described in the Bible, and wraps up the day with the amazing“Passion”dra ma. HolyLandExperience.com JAN 17 th JAN 23 rd JAN 23 rd The parade begins at Citrus Elementary School at 10 am and ends at theWest Oaks Mall with a post parade celebration and keynote speaker,The Reverend Canon Nelson Pinder, to follow at 11 am. Blood pressure and health screenings will be available during the event. Ocoee.org Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, Monster Jam trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Monster Jam trucks to appear include: Grave Digger driven by Adam Anderson; Lucas Oil Crusader driven by LinseyWeenk; Max-D driven byTomMeents; ElToro Loco driven by Becky McDonough; Monster Energy driven by Damon Bradshaw; Soldier Fortune driven by Chad Fortune, and more! MonsterJam.com Oh, brother! Attention-stealing little brother, Fudge, makes Peter feel like a fourth grade nothing! In this story by Judy Blume, adapted for the stage by Bruce Mason, Fudge is a toddler terror that gets away with everything, and Peter has had about all he can take.Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a humorous look at family life and the troubles that can only be caused by a younger sibling. OrlandoRep.com ARTEGONMARKETPLACE Color in Motion 5K (9 am – 12 pm) is all about being plastered in an explosion of vibrant color with friends and family while getting outside and moving!Why not color outside the lines while being active, social, and a little wacky? ColorInMotion5K.com/Orlando 31 st Annual Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival Valentine Park, Orange City The festival is a fundraiser for the Orange City Community with proceeds to benefit“Friends of Blue Spring State Park,”educational scholarships, and other Greater Orange City organizations. Along with the opportunity to view magnificent manatees in a natural setting, the event will feature rock climbing, bungee jumping, entertainment, animal ambassadors from the Central Florida Zoo, and fun for the entire family.TheManateeFestival.com JAN 23 rd & 24 th JAN 29 th - 31 st FESTIVALZORA! Festival continues into a
vibrant future featuring the yearlong commemoration of Zora Hurston’s 125th birthday in 2016.The festival is held annually in Zora’s hometown of Eatonville all throughout East Kennedy Boulevard to help preserve the heritage of people of African ancestry. Families can enjoy a variety of cultural arts events, public forums, educational programs, museum exhibition, book giveaways, demonstrations, and a screenwriting competition. ZoraFestival.org 33