Hall & Oates keep making dreams come true with trip to Orlando
Daryl Hall (pictured, left) and John Oates are once again hitting the road for a summer tour featuring California soft-rockers Train that will stop in Orlando.
If this all feels a little too familiar, maybe you just read my other blog post about Erasure and you’re confusing your musical duos. Or maybe you’re remembering that last year happened and that during that year, Philadelphia’s famous twosome traveled this way with another fairly mellow touring partner, Tears for Fears.
And if you remember last year, maybe you remember that I spoke with Daryl Hall ahead of that show. The singer/songwriter of “Rich Girl,” “Maneater” and “Sara Smile” had plenty to say about the synthesizer revolution of the 1980s. “As a producer, I said let’s go with all these things,” said Hall. “My ears were open.”
And I just mentioned that same revolution in that blog post about Erasure. So either all of this is a massive coincidence (it is) or my writing has a profound effect upon what happens in the musical universe (it doesn’t).
If you can get the “Twilight Zone” theme song out of your head, Hall & Oates will perform at downtown Orlando’s Amway Center on June 26. Tickets, $46.50-$126 go on sale Monday, Jan. 29, at ticketmaster.
Nestled on beautiful Lake Apopka, 20 minutes west of Orlando, this former citrus town, Winter Garden, is home to almost 40,000 residents. The Historic Downtown, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is a favorite destination for West Orange residents and those traveling the award-winning West Orange Trail which will soon be part of the 250 mile Coast to Coast (C2C) Trail. Over a million people use this trail every year.
Winter Garden’s proximity to Orlando and the theme parks has made it an ideal spot for growth. Winter Garden has grown into the commercial and cultural capital of West Orange County with regional amenities such as the Garden Theatre, several Museums, a new Art Center and the Downtown Pavilion, which is home to the Winter Garden Farmers Market. Winter Garden has one of the top regional Farmers Markets in Central Florida that is held every Saturday morning.
This beautiful city is known for its many recreational amenities, historical assets and special events that make it a great place to live and visit.
In 1993, the City of Winter Garden joined forces with the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation to obtain a grant from the Florida Division of Historical Resources to conduct a survey of historic buildings in the municipality. The Division accepted the survey files, report, and National Register proposal in 1995. Excerpts from the report, prepared by Historic Property Associates, Inc., include the following:
Winter Garden, initially settled in the 1850s, began to grow significantly after the arrival of the railroad in the 1880s. Early settlement consisted of scattered farms and homesteads along the south shore of Lake Apopka. The local economy depended largely on citrus and vegetable production. By the turn of the century a small commercial district had emerged along Plant Street and residential neighborhoods began to appear.
The historic development of the area spans from about 1890, the date of the oldest remaining buildings, through 1945. With few exceptions, the historic buildings in Winter Garden date between 1915 and 1940. The historic buildings of Winter Garden represent an important group of resources that contribute to the community’s character and ambiance. The historic fabric of Winter Garden remains largely intact. Worthy of preservation efforts, these buildings provide a link between the old and new as Winter Garden enters the twenty-first century.
The City of Winter Garden has continued to make progress in historic preservation of the downtown district. In May 2008, the City Commission created an Architectural Review and Historical Preservation Board to make recommendations on how best to carry on these efforts. Currently under consideration is the adoption of an ordinance to protect the structures in the proposed historic downtown district overlay.
Winter Garden has become a desirable place to live and a local gathering place for residents within Central Florida offering a diversity of housing options. Winter Garden is known for its warm charm, great schools, one of the lowest millage rates in Orange County, while enjoying a superior quality of life. Winter Garden has a thriving business community comprised mostly of small businesses, a historic downtown, one of Central Florida’s premiere shopping centers, Winter Garden Village at Fowlers Grove.
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On May 19, 2018, the doors opened at 5 p.m. and the first glass of wine will be poured at the grand opening of Wine Bar George, the latest addition to the dynamic food and beverage scene at Disney Springs. The following day, May 20, Wine Bar George will open at 11 a.m. for its normal daily service hours of 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
As we previously posted, the restaurant’s namesake, George Miliotes, is a Master Sommelier – one of only 249 in the world. Wine Bar George is the only wine bar in Florida owned by a Master Sommelier and will offer more than 130 selections by the ounce, glass, and bottle in a range of varietals, vintages, and prices.
This 200-seat Wine Bar George is centrally located at The Landing. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with ambiance reminiscent of a winemaker’s home or enjoy the sights and sounds of Disney Springs on the terrace with its sweeping views of The Landing and the waterfront stage.
Looking to dine al fresco at Disney Springs? The Basket at Wine Bar George will offer European-style sandwiches, cheese, olives, hummus, charcuterie, cookies, and wines on tap—served to-go by the glass or carafe.
Walk-ins are always welcome, and reservations for Wine Bar George will be available May 25 for bookings starting on June 25, 2018.
Cheers to George and the entire Wine Bar George team!
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Bok Tower Gardens rings in the spring blooming season with an all new festival dedicated to
Peak Season is upon us at Bok Towers!
highlighting the cultural and horticultural arts. Peak Bloom celebrates the majesty of Mother Nature with a full calendar of events and beautiful floral displays in each room of Pinewood Estate.
During Peak Bloom, visitors can observe more than 150 varieties of camellias and hundreds of azaleas along with nun’s orchids, irises, coral bean, Mexican flame vine, and other flowering plants as they create an explosion of color throughout the Gardens. Guests are encouraged to return throughout the bloom season to experience Mother Nature’s ever-changing palette of colors— and to take plenty of pictures.
Peak Bloom Tours
Volunteer garden guides lead visitors on an hour-long winter walking tour, sharing information about the winter flora and fauna, with tours leading from the Visitor Center to the Singing Tower.
Pinewood Estate will blossom with specially designed floral displays located throughout the 20-room, Mediterranean-style 1930s winter retreat. The estate is open for historical tours daily for an additional fee.
Mondays – Fridays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
More than 150 varieties of camellias and hundreds of azaleas along with nun’s orchids, irises and other flowering plants provide an immersion of color at the Gardens from late fall until late spring.
