Saturday, July 27, 2013

The City of Mount Dora & Just Us Orlando Productions Offering a 'Sneak Peak' of Upcoming Shows in the Mount Dora Community Building

Orlando Producer John Natoli and Just Us Orlando Productions have partnered with the City of Mount Dora to offer a ' season of shows' in the newly renovated Mount Dora Community Building. 

To showcase the next 12 Just Us Orlando produced shows coming to the Theater, the public will be invited to attend a FREE 'sneak peak' on Thursday, August 29th at 7pm.  The FREE show is intended to introduce the community, the businessess, the restaurants, the lodging establishments and any interested parties to the City of Mount Dora effort to promote tourism and bring visitors to town on a regular basis.

Promotion and support will be provided by VisitMountDora(tm).  Tickets for all of the events will be available at MountDoraEvents.com or at the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce.






Shut Up and Sing Karaoke Fest - Fundraiser to Benefit the Mt Dora Music Festival


Friday, July 26, 2013

Mount Dora Wedding Giveaway! Your Chance to WIN the Ultimate Mount Dora Wedding Package.

The Contest

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Wedding Day – February 17, 2014
What are you doing on February 17, 2014 ???  It’s the end of a long Valentines Weekend.  It’s President’s Day.  But, it could be your wedding day !!!
If you have a great engagement story and would like to participate in the Mount Dora Wedding Give-Away, here is your chance!
Mount Dora Weddings, comprised of many Mount Dora, Florida vendors, is giving away a Destination Wedding on February 17, 2014 in Mount Dora.  It includes two nights at Farnsworth House Bed & Breakfast, one night at Mount Dora Historic Inn & Cottages, Photography by Image of Florida, florals and Justice of the Peace by 3 Wise Women Events, champagne by Maggie’s Attic, finger foods by Mount Dora Coffee House & Bistro and Merrill’s Market, wedding cake by Incredible Edible Cakes and entertainment by Rick Merrill and David Oliver Willis.
The ceremony and reception will be held at a pavilion in Donnelly Park and may be attended by up to 50 people.  Discounted accommodations will be available at Farnsworth House Bed and Breakfast for family and friends that may be accompanying you for the wedding.
All you need to do to enter is email the details of your “engagement story” along with a photograph of you and your fiance to weddingcontest@mountdoraweddings.com.
A panel of judges will choose the top five stories to post on Facebook then it will be up to the Facebook community to get online to vote for their favorite engagement story.  The winner of that vote will receive the Mount Dora Wedding Give-Away!
 

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

WIN a $300 Downtown Mount Dora Shopping Spree by Taking the Florida Highwaymen Art Walk

From NOW through August 11th, 13 downtown Mount Dora businesses will host original artwork by the famous Florida Highwaymen Artists.  You can take a leisurely stroll through downtown Mount Dora, see this famous artwork and have a chance to WIN a $300 shopping spree courtesy of VisitMountDora(tm) and it's member businesses.

There is NO cost to participate!  All you have to do is go to Artisans on 5th at 134 E. Fifth Ave. in downtown Mount Dora between 11am and 4pm to pick up your trip ticket that lists the locations of the paintings.  Each painting will have a secret code on the frame which you will write on the trip ticket in the space provided by the host location of that painting.  Once you complete the walk you may turn your trip ticket in at any of the participating host locations or you may visit the BONUS stop at Heron Cay Lakeview Bed & Breakfast, a virtual museum of Highwaymen artwork, where you will receive an additional entry into the raffle to double your chances to WIN the $300 shopping spree.

Come enjoy downtown Mount Dora, see some famous artwork and you may be the lucky winner of the $300 shopping spree.

The drawing for the $300 shopping spree will be held at 5pm on Sunday, August 11th at the Florida Highwaymen Art Show, Sale and Benefit at the Donnelly Building in Donnelly Park located at 5th Ave. and Donnelly St.  You do not have to be present to win.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Wicked Windsor at the Windsor Rose Restaurant & Tea Room



Come for our fabulous dinner creations by our five star chef and be theatrically entertained as we summon up the fun of the Wicked Windsor. This is a ticketed event so reservations are required and seating is limited so be sure to send us a telepathic message, rub your crystal ball or just call us on the phone at 352-735-2551. Advance ticket purchases are available through EZTicket - CLICK HERE We will nosh on appetizers and pry into the secrets of the Windsor. The real fun begins after dinner is served.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Lakeside Inn Summer Lawn Concert Series & Street Palooza Schedule


Lakeside Inn's Summer Lawn Concert Series in Mount Dora, Florida.

For Immediate Release                                                                                             (352) 383-4101
 
Mount Dora, FL – Lakeside Inn
Lakeside Inn's Summer Lawn Concert Series.
For July: The Wholetones, Naples, Florida
Formed in 2007 when Alex Dorris and Taylor Freydberg met at a local bluegrass jam, The Wholetones were later completed with the addition of Russ Depa on upright bass, and Mayo Coates on drums.
 They play a unique mix of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and metal, all translated through acoustic instruments.
 Combining impressive technical skill with the spontaneity of jazz and drive of bluegrass, they put on a captivating live show, jumping from folk to metal as easily as they do from banjo to cello. They are considered Florida’s hottest emerging band!
The Wholetones’ blend of genres is a result of the four members’ enormously varied musical appetite. They play and listen to reggae, metal, hip-hop, bluegrass, and everything in between, and the end product is a truly original sound. www.facebook.com/thewholetones
 
The band takes the stage at 7:30 PM, but plan to arrive early and enjoy the Lakeside Inn Street Palooza.  Lakeside Inn Street Paloozas are gatherings of artists, artisans, face painters, street performers, grilled food items, drinks and even an ice cream truck. Concerts arefree– an optional donation to Lakes Cares Food Pantry of cash or non-perishable food will be appreciated.
 
 A palooza is defined as an all-out party, and this family-friendly street party will start at 5:30 PM on the grounds of Lakeside Inn.
Lakeside Inn, 100 N. Alexander St., Mount Dora, FL 32757
Located in the heart of Mount Dora, the historic Lakeside Inn was founded in 1883 and is now the oldest continuously-operated hotel in The State of Florida.  The Inn features 87 comfortably-appointed guest rooms and suites, a full-service dining room and separate tavern.  The Inn’s 200-foot, lake-facing veranda is lined with traditional white rocking chairs and is the perfect spot from which to enjoy the stunning nightly sunsets. Additional amenities include a large lakefront swimming pool, a 300-foot pier and docking facilities, a variety of both indoor and outdoor function spaces and acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. 
 
 

Friday, July 5, 2013

2013 Summer Series of the Lakeside Chamber Players

For Immediate Release                                                                                             (352) 383-4101
2013 Summer Series of the Lakeside Chamber Players
Mount Dora, FL – Lakeside Inn
We are pleased to announce the premier concert of the 2013 Summer Series of the Lakeside Chamber Players-a group of professional musicians from the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra, coming together to play in a casual, cabaret setting.  The concept of a “Classical Cabaret” is sweeping the country, where music lovers can sip a glass of wine or beer while they enjoy the highest level performances of chamber music.  The historic Lakeside Inn is the perfect setting as they become part of a growing cultural family of artists and musicians. The July 14th “Bastille Day” (2:30pm) one hour concert will feature the music of French composers, many of whom composed and performed in Parisian cabarets and coffee houses in the late 1800's and early 20th Century.  So, it's an old tradition being revived.  This free concert is also meant to help benefit the Lake Cares Food Pantry and their efforts to support the needs of many families within our community.  Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for collection by a representative.
Future concerts will include jazz, theatre music, American Songbook standards along with the classical repertoire.  In addition to Lakeside Chamber Players French program they will feature their own Natasha Vasilieva, playing a solo violin masterwork by Paganini.  And, to top off the celebration, you will be treated to the talents of 11-year old prodigy, Veronica Harris, who will improvise classical ballet movement to Lakeside Chamber Players French pieces.  Join us for this celebration. Come early and enjoy French wines and assorted cheeses available for purchase.
Lakeside Inn, 100 N. Alexander St., Mount Dora, FL 32757
Located in the heart of Mount Dora, the historic Lakeside Inn was founded in 1883 and is now the oldest continuously-operated hotel in The State of Florida.  The Inn features 87 comfortably-appointed guest rooms and suites, a full-service dining room and separate tavern.  The Inn’s 200-foot, lake-facing veranda is lined with traditional white rocking chairs and is the perfect spot from which to enjoy the stunning nightly sunsets. Additional amenities include a large lakefront swimming pool, a 300-foot pier and docking facilities, a variety of both indoor and outdoor function spaces and acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. 
Located in the heart of Mount Dora, the historic Lakeside Inn was founded in 1883 and is now the oldest continuously-operated hotel in The State of Florida.  The Inn features 87 comfortably-appointed guest rooms and suites, a full-service dining room and separate tavern.  The Inn’s 200-foot, lake-facing veranda is lined with traditional white rocking chairs and is the perfect spot from which to enjoy the stunning nightly sunsets. Additional amenities include a large lakefront swimming pool, a 300-foot pier and docking facilities, a variety of both indoor and outdoor function spaces and acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.  
 
 

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Open for Business ; Progress in the Historic town of Mount Dora

Mount Dora is open for business! While construction continues (or as we in the theme park capital of the world call it, refurbishing), Mount Dora is still open with all those restaurants, shops, B&B’s, Inns, and activities you love.
 
The three phases were pushed along when a recent storm washed out much of 3rd Avenue, bringing phase three online a bit earlier than really expected. But the locals and business owners are a tough and friendly crowd, sticking together and making sure that your visit is fine in deed.
 
Main streets, 5th Avenue and Donnelly are open, with 5th returning fully to action last week. Now you can easily access the variety of parking lots, and though some of the streets are still impassible to traffic there is always a way to get where you want to go. If you’re not sure how, simply ask one of the locals or business owners and they’ll make sure you can reach
your destination!

So make a day in Mount Dora part of your summer plans, and why not come back in the fall to see how this Before and After project makes Mount Dora even more special than she was… like that’s possible! Come to Mount Dora, someplace special in Central Florida!
Rori Paul
Media Psychology, PhD Student

Monday, July 1, 2013

Florence Nightingale at the Windsor Rose Restaurant & Tea Room

Connie Gay stars as Florence Nightingale, 'The Lady of the Lamp.' Come hear her story and enjoy the fine cuisine of the Windsor Rose Restaurant & Tea Room.

Get your tickets NOW at www.MountDoraEvents.com


4th of July in Mount Dora: Small town all-American holiday with an old-fashioned flair.



Mount Dora, the quintessential small town on Lake Dora in the heart of Central Florida, gets it,s Norman Rockwell on with 4th of July. Everything you’ve ever dreamed of, every American movie could be set here as the town known for events, dining, and shopping turns on the red, white, and blue for the 4th.

Come one, come all and bring the family to celebrate.
The annual 4th of July Independence Day parade heads down Main Street USA at 10am – known locally as Donnelly Street – with all the kids, flags, little cars, clowns, and even animals you could imagine and love.

And of course, finish the 4th with the best fireworks in Lake County!  Head down to Lake Dora at dusk towards Gilbert Park by the Mount Dora Lighthouse to round out the celebration. Food, live music, and fireworks make this the Americana that is Mount Dora. Fireworks light the sky at about 9 p.m. For more information, call
352-267-2879. What better for a family and friends 4th
can you imagine?

If you’re from out of the area no worries as there are numerous B&B’s, cottages, and Inns around town to allow you to turn the 4th into a multi-day getaway. Boat tours, Segway way tours, the parks, golfing, shopping, antiques, and so much more await throughout the town and area turning this year’s 4th of July into a summer family getaway – or fun for just you and that special someone…
Mount Dora is the place to enjoy the 4th and all the red, white, and blue mean to America…

The streets of Mount Dora have been undergoing some serious refurbishing. A multi-phase summer project means new street-scaping, parking, and more to make Mount Dora beautiful. This charming town by the lake offers great dining, shopping, outdoor activities, and lodging, so enhancing her original beauty only adds to her small town charm.

There is new parking along 5th Avenue, the main edge to the historic downtown. Ready to open, that means more parking near all those things you love. Additional phases open over the coming weeks, so be prepared to enjoy the newly refurbished park, sidewalks, curbing, walkways, parking, and more. Mount Dora is working hard to make your visit special.
So plan a visit soon to enjoy the newly enhanced historic area, with the same great shopping, dining, activities, lodging, and more. Come to Mount Dora, someplace special.

Rori Paul
Media Psychology, PhD Student
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