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The Nutcracker

Bring the entire family for the adventures of young Clara as she explores the fantasy world of the Mouse King, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Mother Ginger. The enchantment of Orlando Ballet’s annual favorite make The Nutcracker a not-to-bemissed holiday tradition. A one-hour version of the enchanting holiday classic is specially designed for families of all ages. Patrons can expect a welcoming, supportive environment for people of all abilities to enjoy this live ballet performance. Adjustments to sound and lighting effects, including keeping the house lights dimly on, will be made.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

The Ghosts of Christmas Eve tour.

When Paul O’Neill first conceived Trans-Siberian Orchestra, his goal was as straightforward as it was incredibly ambitious. “The whole idea,” he explains, “was to create a progressive rock band that would push the boundaries (of the genre) further than any group before...Way, way further.”

With more than 10 million albums sold, TSO has inspired generations of fans to rediscover the multidimensional art form of the rock opera. Meanwhile, on the road, they have become one of the world’s top acts, with Billboard magazine naming TSO as one of the top touring artists of the past decade -- a $20 million-plus production that has played to over 100 million people in 80+ cities, selling more than $280 million worth of tickets.

The socially conscious single “Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo 12/24,” the album was certified double platinum. More platinum certifications followed with 1998’s The Christmas Attic, and the final installment of the Christmas trilogy, The Lost Christmas Eve in 2004. In the midst of completing the trilogy, TSO released their first non-holiday rock opera, the gold certified Beethoven’s Last Night.

TSO’s latest album, Night Castle, released in October of 2009 debuted at #5 and was certified gold by year’s end. A sweeping two-discs of genre-bending epics, Night Castle is an affecting story that takes the listener around the world, through time and to points beyond. O’Neill and company will eventually give Night Castle its due in a live setting just as they have Beethoven’s Last Night in spring ‘10 with a new hybrid form of concert they called “Rock Theatre”-- just one of many multi-media avenues TSO will be exploring in the near future.

And now Orlando, get ready to rock into the holiday season with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra! For they make their return to Amway Center December 17 with The Ghosts of Christmas Eve tour. Tickets available online!

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

At the Morse Museum

Each year, on the first Thursday of December, the Morse Museum helps launch the holiday season in Winter Park when it lights up Tiffany windows in Central Park and presents the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble in concert. This December is the 44th annual celebration of Christmas in the Park. Christmas in the Park was started by Hugh and Jeannette McKean, the Morse Museum’s benefactors, in 1979 as a way to share a part of their rare Tiffany collection with the public in an informal setting. Today, the Morse and the City of Winter Park co-sponsor the event.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRION PRICE & OTHERS Socialize

Cows and Cabs

Rotary Taste Of Dr. Phillips

Margarita Ball Event at Rosen Centre Margarita Ball Event at Rosen Centre

Citrus Club 80s Halloween Party Cows and Cabs

Hispanic Chamber Awards

HCCMO Ribbon Cutting at Advent Health

VACATIONLAND

Central Florida International Auto Show

Attention all car lovers! New cars, trucks and SUVs will fill the Orange County Convention Center for the Central Florida International Auto Show! Friday, December 2 – Sunday, December 4, 2022. Guest can get an up-close look at more than 300 new models! Cars, trucks, suvs, corssovers, alternative fuel vehicles and more! - Corvettes, Mario Andretti’s Formula 1 race car, Mopar Mafia, Mario Andretti’s Corvette, Arcimoto- FUV, just to name a few! Subaru and Toyota will be offering test drives as well. For more info on this event please visit Orlandoautoshow.com. You don’t want to miss it!

LIGHTS! ICE! ACTION!

A Frozen Winter wonderland at the Gaylord Palms

ICE! is back at Gaylord Palms. Don our signature, blue parka and step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of two million pounds of colorful ice. You’ll see the story of the Grinch in larger-than-life sculptures and even plunge down slides made entirely of ice in this Gaylord Hotels original experience. Presented by Pepsi.

Bringing Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! to life is a meticulous process and a labor of love. It’s the work of master artisans from 7,000 miles away in Harbin, China, who chip away at two million pounds of ice over the course of several weeks to create the scenes you’ll enjoy when you walk through ICE!.

With signature events like ICE!, classic holiday activities such as photos with Santa, and thrilling experiences like ice tubing, there is something for everyone, and you can do it all during SO. MUCH. CHRISTMAS. at Gaylord Palms Resort.