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Today, Saturday, December 3, between 10 am and 3 pm, The Orange County Regional History Center is hosting a Family Day to coincide with their new exhibition, Figurehead: Music & Mayhem in Orlando’s Underground. Rock out with the whole family and explore Central Florida’s fascinating musical past! Plus everyone who attends today will enjoy exciting activities engaging crafts for all ages throughout the museum. Get your body moving with fun dance games, make a pet “punk” rock to take home, design your own pins and stickers to express yourself just like they did in the underground music scene, and more! Admission is free all day! This program is funded in part through a Florida Humanities Community Project Grant in partnership with the Historical Society of Central Florida. Figurehead: Music & Mayhem in Orlando’s Underground Between 1985 and 2001, the Orlando concert promoter Figurehead invigorated the musical landscape in Central Florida. This special exhibition, Figurehead: Music & Mayhem in Orlando’s Underground, tells the story of how the company helped grow the local scene with a focus on underground rock music and the club circuit. Utilizing the extensive Figurehead archive, now part of the Orange County Regional History Center’s permanent collection, the exhibition showcases an impressive display of eye-catching and jaw-dropping concert posters that capture the energy and drive of this era. Musical acts featured include Black Flag, Jonathan Richman, and Drivin N Cryin, hometown favorites Seven Mary Three and Rob Thomas, and many more. Figurehead: Music & Mayhem in Orlando’s Underground provides a glimpse into what made this time in the Orlando area so memorable – the bands and the clubs, the community and the chaos.

'The first Disney After Hours event at Walt Disney World in 2023, on January 4, 2023 at Disney's Hollywood Studios is now sold out. The January 4 date is the first of many Disney After Hours events scheduled for 2023 between January 4 and April 19 at both Disney's Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom. Disney After Hours is a late-night, separately ticketed event at a Walt Disney World for three extra hours after regular park hours. Guests can enjoy unlimited treats including ice cream, popcorn and select beverages all included in the price. The number of tickets for these events is limited, which means guests can enjoy lower wait times for many of the parks attractions. At Disney's Hollywood Studios, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, Slinky Dog Dash and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are included. Tickers are priced between $129 and $149 (plus tax) based on date. Disney After Hours events are scheduled for select nights, January 4 through April 19, 2023. Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom January 9, 16, 23; February 16, 20, 27; March 2, 6, 13, 16, 20, 27 2023. Disney After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios January 4, 11, 18, 25; February 15, 22; March 8, 22, 29; April 2, 5, 19 2023.

The Holidays events keep on coming this year here in Central Florida, and today it's the 10th Annual Golf Cart Parade at Downtown District in Winter Garden. Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy the Golf Cart Parade which starts at 6pm downtown, you can can view the parade BEST from downtown Winter Garden on Plant Street. It all started in 2012 by founders, Will & Aly Hawthorne, with just 12 golf carts and has now grown to over 150 carts. This event is a fundraiser hosted by the West Orange Junior Service League benefiting charities within West Orange County.

Elvis Presley's private plane with nine original red velvet seats is up for auction again after it was abandoned in a New Mexico desert! The rusting 1962 Lockheed 1329 Jetstar has sat uncared for in the aircraft graveyard at Roswell, New Mexico for more than 35 years, but now the plane is set to be auctioned at next month's Mecum Action in Kissimmee. The red 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar was purchased by Elvis Presley on December 22, 1976, eight months before he died, for $840,000. The jet is one of several owned by Elvis, with another two, the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II, currently on display in Graceland. After Presley's death in 1977, the jet was sold that year, the jet was then sold again in auction in 2017 for about $430,000 to a Saudi Arabian company. The JetStar was then moved to Roswell International Air Center (ROW) in Roswell, New Mexico, where it’s been stored ever since. Why it was left abandoned and how it came to be auctioned again is unclear, but it will need a lot of work, including an engine, and a major cockpit makeover before it could ever fly again. While the nine-seater aircraft might be costly to fix up, the jet's original onboard entertainment system featuring a television, VCR player and an audio cassette player, six plush chairs and a couch, all decked out in red velvet upholstery with gold-finish hardware have been preserved. Most importantly, included in the sale is a copy of the Aircraft Security Agreement document, which is signed by Elvis Presley himself. "With a busy touring schedule, these crafts were needed to transport the singer, his TCB Band, backup groups, Col. Tom Parker and the ever-present Memphis Mafia to venues, concerts and appearances all around the country," says the listing. "Elvis kept several pilots on retainer that were ready to fly him to adoring fans at a moment’s notice." The King's jet will be going up for auction on January 8 in Kissimmee at the world famous Mecum Auction, held annually at the Osceola Heritage Centre. Mecum Kissimmee 2023, the world's largest collector-car auction, returns to Osceola Heritage Park this January from the 4th through to the 15th with an estimated 4,000 American Muscle Cars, Classics, Corvettes, Exotics, Trucks, Hot Rods, Customs and more. Every year, Mecum Auctions offers more than 20,000 lots at multiple auctions around the country. That’s a whole lot of cool classic vehicles! And their Kissimmee event is always something special. In fact, Mecum’s Kissimmee event is the world’s largest collector car auction. The 11-day event features an estimated 4,000 vehicles and the ceaseless high-energy of Mecum Auctions action. But that’s not all! There are also daily Road Art selections, the Mecum Midway of food, exhibitors, live entertainment, and the Dodge Thrill Ride. So, whether you’re a casual car aficionado or serious about adding a new toy to your garage, the Kissimmee Mecum Auctions is sure to have something for you. Mecum Kissimmee 2023 is open to buyers, sellers and spectators. Bidder registration is available online in advance and on-site at the auction for $200, and it includes admission for two persons to the 12 auction days. General admission tickets are available in advance online for $20 per person, per day, and for $30 at the door and online after January 3; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission. Doors open daily at 8 a.m. with the vehicle auction begins on Thursday, January 5 to Sunday, January 8 at 10 a.m., on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 9-10 at 10 a.m. and on Thursday through Sunday, January 12-15 at 9 a.m. With the recent addition of 50 investment-grade vehicles from the main attraction Rick Grant III Estate Collection, along with several other private collection offerings, the tally board of consignments for Mecum Kissimmee 2023 continues its climb to 4,000 vehicles. Mecum Kissimmee 2023 will present the most diverse selection available anywhere, encompassing American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, exotics, trucks, Hot Rods, customs and more, with live coverage of the event to be featured on MotorTrendTV and MotorTrend+. A 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Center Seat, a 1936 Bugatti Type 57 and a 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra Roadster will headline The Rick Grant III Estate Collection, and the impressive group also includes a variety of other well-preserved classic sports cars from Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Austin-Healey, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, MG and others. Joining the Rick Grant III Estate Collection and the previously announced Kissimmee-bound Chuck Cocoma Judge and GTO Ram Air IV Collection—headlined by a rare Orbit Orange 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible—is a growing list of private collections featuring a wide selection of collector vehicles. Among them are The Gary Edwards Wing Car & Mopar Collection, featuring 12 meticulously curated wing cars from Dodge and Plymouth, along with four other mighty Mopars; another dozen vehicles From the Lindley Collection, including two other wing cars; nine vehicles offered at no reserve from The David Disiere Collection; nine vehicles From the Wendlinger Collection, including several benefiting from frame-off restorations; and six Select Vehicles From the Wellborn Musclecar Museum Collection. “When my dad (Dana Mecum) left the auction arena at the conclusion of Mecum Kissimmee in January, he said ‘4,000 next year,’ and he meant it,” Vice President of Consignments Frank Mecum said. Last year’s Mecum Kissimmee auction achieved a record $217 million in sales to become the first-ever live collector car auction to exceed $200 million. Consignment positions for Mecum Kissimmee 2023 are still available, and those who wish to participate are encouraged to submit a Request for Position form now to take advantage of pre-auction advertising and promotion. For more information on Mecum Kissimmee 2023 and all other scheduled auctions, visit Mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the latest consignments and includes detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles to be offered.

Join in the festive fun at this weekend's Annual City Of Longwood Christmas Parade. The parade is held annually on the 1st Saturday in December, with this year's parade happening tomorrow, Saturday, December 3, at 3:00 pm featuring stunning cars, seasonal characters, bands, and much more, plus this year's parade will be Mc'd by Chad & Leslye from Magic 107.7! The parade will feature over 100 entries in the community parade organized by the Longwood Citizens on Patrol with the assistance of the Longwood Police Department, the City of Longwood, the Longwood Fire Department, and many volunteers. There are floats, antique vehicles, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, cyclists, clowns, animal performances, churches, banks, many businesses, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), military vehicles, motorcycles, monster trucks, Knights of Columbus, 4-H Clubs, Cartoon Characters, several dance troupes, Central Florida Spokes Women’s Club, Shriners, Santa Claus, and many more. Have a picnic by bringing a chair, blanket, and cooler, or enjoy the great food from the Citizens on Patrol Concession Food Trailer! To ensure the safety of patron and parade participants, the following roads will be closed during the event: CR 427 (Ronald Reagan Boulevard,) will be CLOSED between the intersection of Longwood Hills Road and State Road 434 in both directions on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from approximately 12:00pm until 5:00pm due to the City of Longwood Christmas Parade. The following roads in the historic district will be closed: W Warren Ave from CR 427 to Milwee St (residents east of the community building will have access to their homes throughout the day) W Church Ave from CR 427 to Milwee St Wilma St from E Bay Ave to W Church Ave

Located between Tampa and Lakeland, Plant City is home to the Florida Strawberry Festival, a uniquely Florida Festival that offers everything imaginable, with dollops of cream on top! Offering fresh strawberries, buckets of cream, together with headline entertainment, rides, agriculture, artwork and exhibitors and crafts along with headliner acts throughout the eleven day celebration, taking place from March 3 through March 13, 2023. The latest news is that The Jacksons, Walker Hayes, Chris Young, and Chris Ludacris Bridges have been added to next years incredible live entertainment lineup for the 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, December 8th at 8 a.m. at www.flstrawberryfestival.com, over the phone at 813-754-1996, or in person at our Amscot Main Ticket Office located at 2209 W. Oak Avenue in Plant City. The 2023 Florida Strawberry Festival Lineup Thursday, March 2, 2023 Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra, 10:30 a.m. (free with paid gate admission) The Oak Ridge Boys, 3:30 p.m. ($30) Walker Hayes, 7:30 p.m. ($40) Friday, March 3, 2023 Willie Nelson, 3:30 p.m. ($50) Halestorm, 7:30 p.m. ($45) Saturday, March 4, 2023 Sara Evans, 3:30 p.m. ($35) Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, 7:30 p.m. ($40) Sunday, March 5, 2023 The Gatlin Brothers, 3:30 p.m. ($25) Chris Young, 7:30 p.m. ($60) Monday, March 6, 2023 Neal McCoy, 3:30 p.m. ($30) Josh Turner, 7:30 p.m. ($35) Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Roots & Boots feat. Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye and Sammy Kershaw, 3:30 p.m. ($30) CeCe Winans, 7:30 p.m. ($35) Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Tanya Tucker @ 3:30 p.m. ($35) The Jacksons, 7.30 p.m. ($40) Thursday, March 9, 2023 Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets, 10:30 a.m. (free with paid gate admission) Tommy James & The Shondells, 3:30 p.m. ($35) For King & Country, 7:30 p.m. ($40) Friday, March 10, 2023 Wayne Newton, 3:30 p.m. ($40) Train, 7:30 p.m. ($50) Saturday, March 11, 2023 Sawyer Brown, 3:30 p.m. ($30) Keith Sweat, 7:30 p.m. ($40) Sunday, March 12, 2023 Leroy Van Dyke, T.G. Sheppard, Mandy Barnett and T. Graham Brow, 3:30 p.m. ($35) Lynyrd Skynyrd, 7:30 p.m. ($60) Tickets go on sale Thursday, Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. at www.flstrawberryfestival.com, over the phone at 813-754-1996, or in person at the Amscot Main Ticket Office located at 2209 W. Oak Avenue in Plant City. Guests come from near and far to enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts. The fabric of American life is woven into the Festival through social events, contests, youth developmental programs, top-name entertainment, and parades with glorious floats and high-stepping marching bands. The Florida Strawberry Festival represents a piece of Americana, a time in American history when fairs and festivals brought communities together through celebrations of their harvests. It has continued to grow in popularity year after year through the preservation of this heritage. Central to its focus, the Festival continues to preserve and enhance the agricultural and historical legacy of the Florida strawberry. To book your tickets check out the official website.

The week after the busy Christmas and New Year period at Walt Disney World is traditionally the quietest time in the resort, and a perfect time to visit, but today Disney have extended the hours at EPCOT for Sunday, January 8, 2023. The park will now open at 10:00 am on this day instead of the previously posted 11:00 am. This also means that Early Entry for Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests will begin earlier, at 9:30 am. Perhaps they know something the rest of the world doesn't!

Hot on the heels of the news that Walt Disney World is resuming Minnie Van service too and from Orlando International Airport, the Minnie Vans will soon begin rolling into select third party on-property hotels. Starting December 7, Minnie Vans will provide service to and from the following locations: Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort Shades of Green Walt Disney World Swan Walt Disney World Dolphin Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. Currently, Disney are not offering Minnie Vans at any other Good Neighbor Hotels, namely the hotels in theDisney Springs area, although Disney plans on sharing additional information about expanding its on-property service at a later date.

The popular I-Drive attraction ICON Park, has today announced that the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are returning to I-Drive this Sunday, December 4 for the holidays! The Clydesdales will be dressed in their holiday best and hitched to a festive decorated Budweiser beer wagon in front of The Wheel during their appearance. From 11 am to 1 pm, guests can take photos and selfies with the horse-drawn beer wagon with the 400-foot-tall observation wheel on International Drive in the background. The Budweiser Clydedales have been a symbol of Anheuser-Busch since 1933, appearing in some of the most memorable Super Bowl commercials ever.

The weather outside is thankfully not frightful, or the least bit cold, but this weekend is the Winter Springs Winter Wonderland! Returning to Seminole County this week, Winter Wonderland will take place on Saturday, December 3, beginning at 4 pm in Winter Springs Town Center, which is located at 1160 State Road 434 in Winter Springs. The 40th annual holiday parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Keeth Elementary School, ending at Magnolia Square Fountain at the town center. In the evening, join the Mayor, City Commission, and Santa Claus to countdown to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Afterward, take a FREE picture with Santa! The event will feature live music, activities for families and children, and multiple local food trucks, including Artisan Experience, Betta’s Pizza, Brock’s BBQ, Gran Arepa, Mack Daddys Creams, Nonnis Minis, OVN Woodfire Pizza, Pat’s Liquors, Rollin Dough, and Tao Te Cheese. The holiday celebration continues on Sunday, December 4, with one of Winter Spring's newest holiday traditions - the Winter Wonderland of Lights, which is located at 1000 Central Winds Drive in Winter Springs. Drive through Central Winds Park and view holiday lights for free by the City and local businesses and organizations. Be sure to wave to Santa as you drive by! Winter Wonderland of Lights takes place on December 4, 9, and 11 from 7 pm - 9 pm.

Orange City will host its annual tree lighting ceremony tonight, Friday, December 2. Light Up Orange City will begin at 5 pm at Orange City Town Hall, which is located at 205 East Graves Avenue. The event will feature a tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 pm, as well as a kid zone, train ride, and a holly jolly holiday movie. The city will be providing free hot cocoa and cookies to visitors, while food trucks will have food available for purchase. Then tomorrow, Saturday, December 3, The city will host its annual Christmas Parade, which will set off from Volusia Ave. Christmas Parade Road Closure: Volusia Avenue will be closed from Wisconsin Avenue, south to Rhode Island Avenue, starting at 4:30 PM on Saturday, December 10th. Roads will re-open at the conclusion of the parade at approximately 6:30 PM. Parade Route: South on Volusia Ave, beginning at French Ave and ending at Ohio Ave.

Good versus evil, naughty or nice, which side are you on? Tonight, December 2nd, between 7 pm and 7 pm, you can be on either side and still enjoy holiday fun at the Oviedo Mall's Deck The Mall: Naughty vs Nice event! Come dressed in your holiday best and enjoy special shopping discounts, activities for the kids, food and wine for the parents and a night you're sure to remember! Ok, first up is Team Nice, Santa is the boss here... Head to Oviedo Mall's West Wing, for traditional Christmas merriment with kid-friendly holiday activities and pictures with Santa Claus in his newly renovated Christmas Tree Farm. You can pre-book your family’s photo on Oviedo Mall’s website. But is naughty is your thing, you'll head east to the malls East Wing, where you'll encounter Krampus and his crew! Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure in Central and Eastern Alpine folklore who, during the Christmas season, scares children who have misbehaved. Assisting Santa Claus, the pair visit children together, with Saint Nicholas rewarding the well-behaved children with modest gifts such as oranges, dried fruit, walnuts and chocolate, while the badly behaved ones only receive punishment from Krampus. Snap a photo with the spooky Krampus and enjoy holiday activities at Oviedo Mall’s Deck the Mall: Naughty vs Nice. This free event is open to all! Register online now, and head to The Oviedo Mall tonight!