Lakeside Inn Mount Dora Presents Live Irish Music Every Saturday Night in Tremain's Tavern

The Food Truck Bazaar in Mount Dora tonight from 5:30pm to 8:30pm Downtown

An Old-Fashioned 4th of July in Mount Dora, FL

Lakeside Inn Street Palooza & Summer Lawn Concert Schedule

Because I Care - Oklahoma Tornado Relief Fund - Saturday, June 29th from 3pm to 9pm

Hosted by the Historic Lakeside Inn

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Lawn Concert Series Returns to Lakeside Inn June 15th!!

2nd Friday Gallery Walk Special Guest Caricature Artist, Rob Smith, Jr.

Special guest Rob Smith, Jr, caricature artist extraordinaire, will be at Julianne's Coastal Cottage tonight for the 2nd Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Mount Dora from 6pm - 8pm.

Free wine smoothie samples while you watch!

James Best in Mount Dora for a One-Man Show

 

The Mount Dora Library Association is pleased to announce Actor, Author and Artist James Best in a one-man show on his 50 plus years in show business and Hollywood’s Golden Age. Aside from being recognized as Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane from the Dukes of Hazzard, Best starred with actors like Paul Newman, Audie Murphy, Jerry Lewis, Lee Marvin and others as a contract player for Universal. He will show film clips and tell the audience some true backstage goings on only he would know. The audience will also have their chance to ask James their questions. The show will take place January 26^th at 3PM at the Mount Dora Community Building. Tickets are $15.00 with the proceeds benefiting the Mount Dora Library. James Best will also have a display of his paintings in the lobby of the Community Building and will be signing copies of his book “Best In Hollywood” after the show. Tickets can be purchased at The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce 352.383.2165, Uncle Al’s Time Capsule 352.383.1958, The Mount Dora Library 352.735.7180 or on our website at www.mountdoralibrary.com. For more information or VIP and group tickets call 352. 383.8808.

 

Christmas with the Crooners - Tremain's Tavern at Lakeside Inn

Comedy & Magic at Cody's on 4th in downtown Mount Dora

FIRE AND RAIN - THE JAMES TAYLOR EXPERIENCE

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Nancy Howell, Executive Director (352) 383-2627

 

 

 

FIRE AND RAIN - THE JAMES TAYLOR EXPERIENCE

A Special Tribute Performance During Craft Fair Weekend

Plus Free Music in Donnelly Park

 

MOUNT DORA: James Taylor fans line up for tickets! The Mount Dora Music Festival proudly welcomes FIRE and RAIN, The James Taylor Experience to the Mount Dora Community Center, Saturday, October 27th, at 7:30 p.m. during the Mount Dora Craft Fair weekend.

 

This professional touring band features Greg Pitts, a Taylor look-a-like, performing amazing vocals and brilliant guitar work in a tribute concert to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree James Taylor. Since being signed by the Beatles to their Apple Records label in 1968, Taylor’s timeless hits have captured generations of fans for over four decades. The popular singer, songwriter and musician has sold more than 40 million albums including 13 Top Ten LPs, and won more than 40 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards, as well as five GRAMMY Awards.

 

FIRE and RAIN celebrates Taylor’s music by showcasing his greatest hits such as Something In The Way She Moves, Carolina In My Mind, Sweet Baby James, Fire and Rain, Country Road, You’ve Got A Friend, Don’t’ Let Me Be Lonely Tonight, Walking Man, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), Mexico, Shower The People, and many more familiar tunes.  

 

Pitts grew up on Taylor’s music and had a fortuitous meeting with the performer at a West Point, New York concert in the early 80’s. This personal encounter led Pitts to spend years learning and perfecting Taylor’s distinctive finger-picking style which he incorporates into his live touring performances throughout the country and abroad. This top-notch musician brings years of experience playing in multiple acts and tribute bands, and he will have you singing along to the songs we have all come to know and love.

 

“Greg Pitts is a favorite of the Music Festival,” says executive director Nancy Howell. “Those who attended last February’s event may recall the band Alter Eagles – The Ultimate Tribute to The Eagles. They packed the house. They were so impressive and such crowd-pleasers we just had to bring them back for another show. Greg and the band are sure their fans are going to love this show just as much.”

 

Tickets for FIRE and RAIN are $25 advance, $30 at the door and $35 reserved and can be purchased online at mountdoramusicfest.com, by calling the festival hotline at (352) 385-1010, or in person at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and Donnelly Euro Footwear.

 

Additionally, the Mount Dora Music Festival and the Mount Dora Craft Fair have partnered to present Free Music in Donnelly Park. This lawn concert beginning at 11 a.m. features Evans Acoustic Trio performing tunes from 40’s swing, 50-60's Motown, popular country, and 60-70's pop. At 1 p.m. from the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, Kool Vibes Reggae Band plays the steel drum music of Bob Marley, Mighty Sparrow, Dennis Brown, and the Burning Flames. Performing a selection of toe-tapping bluegrass music, The Florida State Bluegrass Band, a national touring group, wraps up the afternoon entertainment beginning at 3 pm.

 

For more information on all concert events, please visit our website at mountdoramusicfest.com or call (352) 383-2627.

A Vegas Style Big Band Show is coming to the Mount Dora Community Building!

 

 

The Show is Saturday, October 6th at 7pm in the Mount Dora Community Building.

Get your tickets online NOW!!  Only $20 in advance for General Admission.  $25 for VIP including meet & greet. 

www.StarBriteMusicalProductions.com for tickets and information.

Events & Happenings @ Lakeside Inn for September

The Final Summer Lawn Concert @ Lakeside Inn

Sweet Summer Surf and Turf at The Windsor Rose Restaurant and Tea Room

Memories of Mount Dora - Join us October 22nd for a Special Event!

Check out the Classic Film Series in the Mount Dora Community Building

Oh what a night: Food Truck Bazaar a hit in Mount Dora, Florida

If you bring the trucks, they will come, and eat, and have a good time…

So it went in Mount Dora, Florida as Mark Baratelli, owner and producer of TheDailyCity.com and its wildly popular Food Truck Bazaar, came to town with the Food Trucks for the first of currently four set dates, leaving in their wake a crowd of filled tummies and smiling faces.

Closing off one of the historic downtown streets and the adjacent parking lot for the action, it easily spilled over into the park, with many folks setting up tables and chairs there enjoying the shade of the trees on a seriously hot night. But even the park couldn’t contain this crowd that spread into the alley, an alley across the way, sidewalk benches and more.

This first night was a tryout of sorts, working to get the setup right, the layout of the trucks and where people will find seating, plus letting the local businesses and restaurants see where they can play a role.

With Mark’s expertise, having put this event on in an increasing number of towns across the Orlando area, the trucks were well laid out in the setting, while lines were filled enough to encourage more trucks will be invited to the next event.

Cathy and Co. from the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce worked to allow local business owners to share information on their business at the Chamber’s tent. Information was offered to those new to town, and hand fans were among the most popular items on this hot and humid summer night.

But summer steam didn’t keep people from enjoying and folks lined up for in some cases an hour to get a much-desired treat. Future events will have more trucks as mentioned, to shorten those lines, but here are a couple tuips for making the most of the event:

* Stop at the dessert truck (Yum Yum) first for a sweet treat. They pack them in a container to go, so you can carry them into other lines, snack while you wait, or save for later.

* Hit the event early. Lines get long fast, so you’re in a better shot to not wait too long.

* Bring along a team, hit the place early, and assign each person a line. You’ll meet back at a single spot and either share or partake of your catch. Lines get longer as the evening goes on, but by the first half hour in, can be extensive.

* Bring a table and chair set up and scope out your spot, then grab your food, and return to a spot where you can gather with your family and friends.

* Look over the list prior to the event, available on TheDailyCity website, then plan what you want to hit ahead of time. Hit those places first, then get back in line for lesser choices later. ** Trucks may change the evening of, so use this as a guide, but not a promise.

* Things sell out quickly, so hit the ones you want first to avoid missing out.

*** Remember when you’re in Mount Dora, you are in a community with plenty of other food offerings as well. Pick you top one, two or three trucks, hit them and enjoy, then grab your adult beverages at one of the restaurants or bars, then if you’re still hungry, grab something after around town.

*** Among the options this time that may be returning: (These occurred but are not promised for future events, but be aware) ** Maggie’s Attic and Pisces Rising are next to the event venue area, offering adult beverages. Maggie’s was providing “to go” cups that were allowed in the event area. ** Merrill’s Market was giving a 10% discount to Food Truck attendees who brought their food down to Merrill’s to eat. ** Live music was offered at a variety of restaurants. ** Cupcake Delights and Operation Deep Freeze Frozen Custard offered discounts this evening with great success, so hit them early. ** Segway of Central Florida had Segways on hand and were offering special discounts. ** A number of businesses were open and likely more will be next time.

Visit the Chamber of Commerce tent for information on discounts and deals, and stroll around Mount Dora to enjoy how all of the open businesses go about showing off this special little town.

This post was written by regular WhatToDoInMountDora.com contributor, Rori Paul. Rori is a travel writer and blogger. Follow her blog, Rori Travels Florida, for more on Florida Travel and Mount Dora.

Honky Tonk Freeway Replay @ Lakeside Inn

Russ Morrison @ Tremain's Tavern