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Events for May 2008
1 Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Presents: A River Runs Through It..
Time: 7:30pm
Location: St. Patricks Catholic Church 6803 Old Highway 441 South, Mount Dora
Description: Guy Saint-Clair will be the pianist for the evening. Moldau, Symphony on a French Mountain Air and the 1812 Overture performed with full chorus. For more information please contact 352-429-4650.
1-25 IceHouse Theatre Presents: A Little Moonlight - Jacqueline Jones Celebrates Billie Holiday
Time: Various
Price: TBA
Location: IceHouse Theatre-1100 North Unser, Mount Dora
Description: In A Little Moonlight well-known Orlando jazz and blues singer, Jacqueline Jones, focuses her tremendous talents in a tribute to the extraordinary 1940s-50s influential jazz vocalist, Billie Holiday. Intertwined with songs such as God Bless the Child, T ain t Nobody s Business if I Do and Good Morning Heartache, are reminiscences about Ms. Holiday s tumultuous life and career.
Extra Info: Select days and times only. For more information please contact the box office 352-735-2361.
2 Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Presents: A River Runs Through It..
Time: 7:30pm
Location: East Ridge High School - 1322 Excaluber Road, Clermont
Description: Guy Saint-Clair will be the pianist for the evening. Moldau, Symphony on a French Mountain Air and the 1812 Overture performed with full chorus. For more information please contact 352-429-4650.
2-3 The Historic Lakeside Inn Authentic Victorian Afternoon Tea
Price: $45 per person
Location: Lakeside Inn, 100 N. Alexander Street, Mount Dora
Description: The Tea includes ladies dressed in authentic Victorian clothing, period background music, decorated tables, props for picture taking, a small keepsake for each guest, and a 35-minute playlet taking you back in time to the years 1859-1862. Interaction with the audience allows you to become a part of the scene , with parlor games and a hat contest, too. You ll remain thoroughly entertained! Of course we ask those who attend to wear their Victorian best! This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the simple pleasures and customs of the past with your friends and family and to help us celebrate our 125th Anniversary. Bring your mothers and daughters and best friends! Gentlemen are more than welcome, but if they prefer other activities, we understand.
Extra Info: Package Deal Opportunity for $399. This deal includes: accommodations for two for the evenings of May 2nd and 3rd; two free happy hour cocktails in our Tremain s Lounge; an Authentic Victorian Tea on Saturday at two o clock pm. All taxes and gratuities included. For more information please contact the Lakeside Inn at 800-556-5016. Paid Advertisement
4 7th Annual Taste of Mount Dora
Time: TBA
Price: $30 in advanced, $35 at the door
Location: Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Description: A spectacular evening of culinary delights prepared by Mount Dora's finest restaurants. Call 352-383-2165.
4-24 IceHouse Theatre Presents: Always....Patsy Cline
Time: Various
Price: TBA
Location: IceHouse Theatre - 1100 North Unser
Description: Always Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Waking After Midnight 27 songs in all. The show s title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline.
Extra Info: Select days and times only. For more information please contact 352-735-2361.
6 Tri-Chamber Business After Hours at Prestige Ford
Time: 5-7PM
Price: FREE
Location: Prestige Ford - 17701 US Hwy.441, Mount Dora
Description: Join for a fabulous evening of refreshments and networking. For more information or to RSVP call 352-383-2165.
9 2nd Friday Movie in the Park: Miracle
Time: Dusk
Price: FREE
Location: Donnelly Park on the corner of 5th Avenue and Donnelly Street
Description: In the case of inclement weather, movies will be shown in the Community Building. For more information please contact Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Department at 352-735-7183.
11 Mother s Day Brunch at The Lakeside Inn
Time: 11AM - 4PM
Price: $32.95/adults $16.95/children 6-12. Call 800-556-5016 for re
Location: Lakeside Inn 100 N. Alexander Street, Mount Dora
Description: Breakfast: Assorted mini croissants, Danish and muffins with fresh fruit salad and yogurts. Eggs Benedict, cheese blintz w/fruit topping, bacon and sausage, cheddar skillet potatoes, mini-waffles w/syrup, whipped cream and butter, and a made-to-order omelet station. Soup: New England Clam Bisque, assorted breads and rolls with butter. Salads: Traditional Caesar salad, steak and button mushroom salad w/Vidalia onion dressing, shrimp and scallop salad with citrus-shallot dill dressing, Asian chicken-noodles and snow pea salad w/toasted sesame dressing. Appetizers: Raw Vegetable crudit s with onion and ranch dips, imported and domestic cheese with assorted crackers, old world p t with lavosh flat bread, Tuscan antipasto display with marinated fire roasted red peppers, ciliegine mozzarella, heart of palm, artichoke and tomato, capacola ham, proscuitto ham, Genoa salami and pepperoni. Salmon Gravlox with cream cheese, bagel chips, caper and onion, raw oysters with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges, New Zealand mussels, snow crab lets with drawn butter, peel and eat beer boiled shrimp. Kids Corner: Chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs with buns, potato barrels, corn, green beans, Jell-o and fruit cocktail. Carving Station: Aged Angus prime rib with horseradish and au jus, citrus glazed bone-in ham with mango chutney. Entrees: California vegetable medley with broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, green beans with red peppers, sour cream mashed potatoes, pecan wild rice, blackened mahi-mahi with corn and black bean salsa, chicken stuffed with parmesan and broccoli with pepper corn cream, roasted pork loin with braised cabbage and apple compote. Dessert Station: Ice cream station with condiments, chocolate mousse cake, lemon poppy seed cake, apple spice cake, apple pie, assorted cheese cake, carrot cake, ultimate chocolate cake.
Extra Info: Paid advertisement..
14 Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon
Time: 12PM
Price: $12
Location: Waterman Village Lodge 250 Brookfield Avenue, Mount Dora
Description: Join us for lunch with guest speaker Dr. John Pallard from the Anthony House. RSVP to Lori Rogers at 352-383-2165 or email clerical@mountdora.com.
14 Classic Film Series
Time: 7pm
Price: FREE
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library
Description: Due to a licensing agreement, we cannot list the titles of the film. Please call 735-7180 option 5 to learn the title of the films being shown.
15 Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Busines After Hours
Time: 5-7PM
Price: FREE
Location: Lakes of Mount Dora 9050 Lakes of Mt. Dora Blvd., Mount Dora
Description: Please join us for the unveiling of Lakes of Mount Dora's clubhouse. Hors'doeuvres and libations will be provided. RSVP to Lori Rogers call 352-383-2165 or email clerical@mountdora.com.
15 Mount Dora Historical Society Presents: The African Queen
Time: 7pm
Price: $29 for society members; $34 non-members
Location: Lake County Waterways, 4th Avenue & Lake Dora next to Mount Dora Yacht Club
Description: See settings from the film, enjoy a light meal, wine, song, door prizes, theatrical renditions of scenes , nature tour, radio re-broadcast of the movie and much more. Limited seating available..
Extra Info: Buy tickets at the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce or the Jail museum. For more information call Mary Pezzo 352-735-9629.
16 Mt. Dora At Nite
Time: 6-9PM
Price: FREE
Location: Alexander Street
Description: Join us for shopping, dining and live entertainment every third Friday on Alexander Street. Many of our boutiques are open late. For more information please call 352-383-8906.
16-20 Mount Dora Center for the Arts Presents: "Organic Measures" Opening Reception
Time: 6-8PM
Price: FREE
Location: Mount Dora Center for the Arts -138 E 5th Ave., Mount Dora, FL 32757
Description: A two woman show introducing the bright, glorious, and joyful of art of Carol Lucas and Judy Gilmer. Opening Reception to meet the artists and preview the work: 5/16 from 6-8pm. This exhibit concludes 6/20.
Extra Info: For details of further information please contact: Christina Padgett 352.383.0880.
17-18 Mickey Carroll & Friends 1st Annual Unity In The Community Music Festival
Time: Saturday 12-7 PM, Sunday 12-5 PM
Price: General Admission $25; Reserve $35; Veranda $30; VIP $100
Location: Lakeside Inn - 100 N. Alexander Street
Description: Featuring the music of Firefall. Tickets are on sale at The Lakeside Inn, Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, Florida Waterman Hospital, Uncle Al's Time Capsule and First National Bank of Mount Dora.
Extra Info: For more information please contact 352-735-0410 or 352-383-7214. Email JKBatliner@cs.com or mickey@motherj.com
21 PAWS Reading Dogs
Time: 3:30PM & 4PM
Price: FREE
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library
Description: The PAWS dogs (Pets As Willing Servants) and their trainers will be at the Library to listen to children to read. There will be 2 sessions (3:30 and 4:00pm). September through May FREE
25 Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church Memorial Day Service
Time: 10AM
Price: FREE
Location: Mount Dora Community Building
Description: Please join us in honoring veterans who have gave their lives for our freedom. For more information please contact 352-735-4189.
28 Classic Film Series
Time: 7pm
Price: Free
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library
Description: Due to a licensing agreement, we cannot list the titles of the film. Please call 735-7180 option 5 to learn the title of the films being shown.
30 SunriseArc Presents: "An Afternoon Among Friends 08" Golf Tournament
Time: Registration & lunch begins at 11:30PM, 12:45PM Shotgun Start
Price: Tourney Play only $75 (includes green fee, cart, lunch & 2 d
Location: Country Club of Mount Dora
Description: Join us for a beautiful day of golf in Mount Dora. Scramble proceeds will benefit SunriseArc services for adults with disabilities. For more information please contact Sam Weekly at 352-787-3079 or email sweekley@sunrisearc.org.
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