Time for the 15th Annual Mount Dora Music Festival

Featuring Craig A. Meyer as Almost Elton John
Festival Saturday Night Headliner
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 7:30 p.m. Mount Dora Community Building

Only $35.00 in advance online -  GET YOUR TICKET HERE



Almost Elton John stars the multiple award winning, multi talented singer/actor/pianist Craig A. Meyer. In addition to his numerous credits with roles in film, television and on Broadway, Meyer has toured internationally and recorded with music legends including Frankie Valli and Barry Manilow. He is considered to be one of the best Elton John tribute artists in the market today whose strong vocals, striking resemblance and amazing talent on the piano has audiences everywhere remembering when rock was young. This spectacular show is a musical journey celebrating the decades of chart topping hits of Sir Elton John, including: "Benny and the Jets", "Philadelphia Freedom", "Crocodile Rock," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Candle in the Wind." A celebration of the character, costumes and charisma of the famed pianist and singer, Meyer's fully produced show has captivated audiences throughout the United States and internationally.

Mount Dora's Version of Groundhog Day

 February 2nd from 5pm to 6pm in Donnelly Park across from the historic, Donnelly House.

Mount Dora Mike and Mount Dora Millie move out of their winter hibernation from a palm tree stump to give prognostications of long awaited information like when winter will end, how many hurricanes we will be affected by this season, and the Super Bowl prediction. Last year Millie came within 1 point of the Super Bowl score, the most accurate nationwide.

Co-Sponsored by Mount Dora Parks and Recreation, Visit Mount Dora, Inc. and the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce. Hear from the 3 generations of a family all born on Groundhogs Day, and intriguing Uncle Donald's Farm stories.

The Mayor of Mount Dora and various dignitaries will be on hand to read the scrolls holding the questions for  Millie and Mike. Hear Ternbuckles Groundhog Poem, witness the scroll chest procession and more. 1 hour venue is free, donations on site welcomed to Uncle Donalds Farm.

Contact: Andrew Mullen: email royellou@gmail.com.

Dine with 30th U.S. President Calvin Coolidge

Get your tickets NOW for the Calvin Coolidge Dinner Show!

$27.00 per person all-inclusive for the Dinner and Show.

$10.00 for the Show.

Click Here for tickets:  Calvin Coolidge Dinner Show Tickets 

Calvin Coolidge Event Calendar

Calvin Coolidge returns to Mount Dora tomorrow and will introduce Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich Thursday morning at the Lakeside Inn.

The Historic Lakeside Inn to Host New Gingrich

GOP Presidential hopeful New Gingrich will be in Mount Dora on Thursday.

Mixed Media Art Weekend at Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora

By Rori Paul of Rori Travels Florida


Amateur artists and those wishing to improve their knowledge of a medium often look for those rare opportunities to indulge in working side-by-side and with talented professionals. Mount Dora, home to the Spring Art Show and fall Craft Fair is known as an artist’s haven, where selling, sharing and showing their talents is well known and received. This month through the Mixed Media Art Retreat Weekend those lucky few in attendance will get to enjoy learning alongside talented artisans in a quaint and special little corner of Central Florida. (Click here for more...)

Mt. Dora May Be Close to Orlando, But the Difference is Miles Apart

A travel writers take on Mount Dora...

January 26th, 2011
 
By Kirby Collins

If you are in Orlando and looking for something completely different, Mt Dora is only 25 miles from Orlando straight up US 441. This cool little artsy community on Lake Dora is perfect for anybody who’s spent too much time at Central Florida theme parks. (More...)