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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for May 2008

April 30th, 2008

CityWalk

CityWalk, FL - During the month of May enjoy the Annual Bob Marley Reggae Fest and if the mood strikes you to sing “I Shot the Sheriff”, head over to the Rising Star where you can be backed by a live band and back-up singers as this new karaoke club is now open. CityWalk is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.

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SunFest in West Palm Beach Apr 30-May 4

April 26th, 2008

West Palm Beach Waterfront

West Palm Beach, FL - Come celebrate the 26th anniversary of SunFest, Florida’s largest music and art festival. It’s a five day event, April 30-May 4, held along the beautiful intracoastal waterway in West Palm Beach. The festivities includes national, regional and local bands and recording artists on three different stages, more than 165 artists, food and beverages, and features one of the east coasts biggest fireworks shows, there are also three floating barges to enjoy. There will also be activities for the kids. 

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Destination Daytona and the Main Street Merchants Association Host International Female Ride Day May 2

April 25th, 2008

Destination Daytona

Daytona Beach, FL  - The International Female Ride Day, founded by Vicki Gray of MOTORESS in 2007, will begin its first annual celebration in the Volusia County area on May 2nd, 2008.  Beginning at 6:30pm, Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, FL, will hold a safety seminar, fashion show, bike contest, raffles, giveaways, live entertainment and the Daytona Harley Davidson Drill Team will perform. 

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Conch Republic Independence Celebration April 18-27

April 13th, 2008

Southernmost Point In Key West FL

Key West, Florida Keys - The Conch Republic never received the billion dollars in foreign aid its officials requested from the U.S. government after its 1982 secession from the mother country. Nevertheless the republic, also known as Key West and the Florida Keys, is to salute the 26th anniversary of the secession Friday, April 18, through Sunday, April 27, in Key West.

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Jacksonville Jazz Festival April 11-13

April 8th, 2008

Jazz Musician Performs

Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Jazz Festival will be held April 11-13 at the Florida Theatre & Metropolitan Park. The Jacksonville Jazz Fest will feature five amateur Jazz pianists competing in the Florida Theatre for cash prizes and a chance to perform the next day 1 p.m  at the Jazz Festival in Metropolitan Park, doors open at 6 p.m.

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Two Weekend Wine Festivals Bring Good Cheer to North Florida

April 7th, 2008

Wine Tasting

North Florida - Two Florida Wine Festivals are scheduled for this weekend. The Florida Wine Festival will take place in Tallahassee on April 10 - 12 and The Sandestin Wine Festival in Destin runs from April 10 - 13.

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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for April 2008

March 31st, 2008

CityWalk

CityWalk, FL - New Orleans style fun continues during Mardi Gras at CityWalk through April 19, featuring an elaborate parade, hundreds of costumed characters, tons of souvenir beads, Cajun cuisine, and live performances by top-name talent. CityWalk is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.

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Space Coast Mardi Gras March 6-9 in Cocoa Village

March 4th, 2008

Mardi Gras Beads

Cocoa Village, FL - Space Coast Mardi Gras takes place March 6-9, formerly the Cocoa Mardi Gras Street Party was a one day parade and street party and has transformed in to a four day family festival celebrating the Mardi Gras season and renamed The Space Coast Mardi Gras. The event takes place in Historic Cocoa Village and is hosted by the City of Cocoa & Cocoa Main Street.

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Daytona Beach Bike Week 2008

February 24th, 2008

Bike Week on Main Street

By Kirby Collins

Daytona Beach, FL - Bike Week will draw a half million or more bikers this year and Main Street bars like Dirty Harry’s and Boot Hill Saloon will feature Live Music, Wet T-shirt Babes and tons of bikes. Outside of Daytona, The Cabbage Patch will feature its World Famous Cole Slaw Wrestling, Live Music and much more. Bike Week runs Feb 29 to Mar 9.

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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for February 2008

February 2nd, 2008

CityWalk

CityWalk, FL - During February celebrate Mardi Gras at CityWalk, featuring an elaborate parade, hundreds of costumed characters, tons of souvenir beads, Cajun cuisine, and live performances by top-name talent. CityWalk is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.

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Florida Mardi Gras Parties 2008

January 27th, 2008

Mardi Gras Beads

By Kirby Collins

Floridians love to party and we’ll find any reason to celebrate. One of our favorites is Mardi Gras and this year you’ll find many places to yell for beads. While the Big Easy may be the official headquarters of all that is Mardi Gras, these parties are a somewhat tamer alternative and closer to home.

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Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Orlando

January 25th, 2008

Mardi Gras 2008 at Universal Orlando

Orlando, FL – Universal Studios Florida becomes the “Big Easy” this Mardi Gras season, throwing America’s biggest street party this side of New Orleans and featuring a lineup of hit musical acts with a collective 260 million albums sold.  Topping the list of fabulous hit-makers are country star Gretchen Wilson, rockers Third Eye Blind and Heart; rap impresario L.L. Cool J and old-school crooners Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Smokey Robinson and Kool & The Gang.

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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for January 2008

December 30th, 2007

CityWalk

CityWalk, FL - Kick off the New Year at CityWalk, an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.

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New Year’s Parties in the Florida Keys

December 15th, 2007

Florida New Year's Eve

Florida Keys — From beachside fireworks to wacky takeoffs on the traditional ball drop in New York’s Times Square, the Florida Keys offer visitors a wealth of ways to welcome 2008. And because “winter” in the subtropical island chain means balmy breezes rather than blizzards, revelers can leave overcoats and boots behind as they head out to celebrate dressed in shirtsleeves, shorts and sandals.

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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for December 2007

November 28th, 2007

CityWalkCityWalk, FL - December will sizzle up at CityWalk, an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more. Special Events are ew Year’s Eve Celebration at CityWalk and Blue Man Group.

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