LOCAL FOCUS

Fri, Jan 18

Continued

Thru March 16

BUSCH GARDENS REAL MUSIC, REAL MASTERS. Live music and entertainment spanning from the 1950s to today. Daily performances at the park’s Stanleyville Theater include the following acts: Cirque Vertigo featuring the Wallenda Duo: March 11 – 16 Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA: January 14 – 19

Thomas McClary: The Commodores Experience: January 21 – 26 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone: January 28 - February 2 The Diamonds: February 4 – 9 Ballroom with a Twist: February 11 – 16 The 5th Dimension: February 18 – 23 Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Ealges Tribute Band: February 25 – March 2 Lorrie Morgan: March 4 – March 9 MORE BUSCH GARDES EVENTS! Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekends Sat & Sun Feb 2-10, May 4-19, and Oct 5-27. Families can enjoy seasonal fun with fan-favorite characters, including hands-on activities and specialty character meals during select times. Food & Wine Festival - March 16 – April 28. Tastes for every palate. Guests can sample delectable cuisines paired with a wide selection of wines, craft brews and specialty cocktails, while enjoying some of the biggest names in entertainment. www.BuschGardensTampaBay.com 10

CITY OF GULFPORT ARBOR DAY. Celebrate trees and their importance to the environment. Children from the School Year Child Care Program will read excerpts and the Gulfport Teen Council will serve refreshments. Free Sweetgum and Red Maple seedlings will be available to guests while supplies last. 727.893.1118. 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Free, Tomlinson Park Complex, 19th Ave. S & 54th St. S, Gulfport. www.mygulfport.us

Jan 18-20

4TH ANNUAL SARASOTA SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL. share in the festivities of the 4th Annual Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival in downtown Sarasota. Enjoy fresh seafood and live musical performances. The event offers a diverse menu of foods cooked fresh on site. Seafood items are prepared using local and sustainable ocean resources from the Florida Gulf Coast. Meat and vegetarian offerings are also on the menu, along with a variety of side dishes and desserts. During breaks between performances, explore shopping in a marketplace of fine arts, crafts, and select fine products and food items. Relax to some of Florida’s top musical groups from genres such as R&B, blues, jazz, rock and Caribbean sounds. During the event, the Humane Society will have their “Big Mac” mobile adoption center on site. www.seafoodfestivals.com

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