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Robin Williams

October 22nd, 2009 2:32 PM

The spinoff success of “Mork & Mindy” led to numerous hit HBO specials, and finally his breakthrough: 1987’s “Good Morning, Vietnam” [pictured], which earned him an Oscar nomination (he’d ultimately win one for “Good Will Hunting”). Williams’ bankable track record included blockbusters (“Mrs. Doubtfire,” “The Birdcage”) and family films (“Aladdin,” “Jumanji”) but lately all that energy hasn’t been able to find the right outlet. Maybe that's why he is returning to his first medium of entertainemnt, stand up comedy. Come witness and aging but always spry Williams as he bounds across the stage on his Weapons of Self Destruction Tour.

Gary Budzak of The Columbus Dispatch calls on Williams to do something for the country he clearly loves so much. “One way to break America's dependence on foreign oil would be to capture the laughter generated from Robin Williams' stand-up comedy shows,” the newspaper decreed. “The laughs-per-minute from his show last night in the Palace Theatre probably were enough to power Downtown for a week.”

When: October 23 : 8 p.m.
On Sale Date: December 13, 2008
Price: $49.50-$85
Event Phone Number: 407-823-3070

UCF Arena Building 50 N. Gemini Blvd. Orlando, FL 32816

407-823-6006

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Harriet's Park Avenue Fashion Week

October 22nd, 2009 2:21 PM

High fashion comes to downtown Winter Park with a week of runway shows, trunk sales, designer meet and greets, parties and more. Check the website for a complete schedule of events. Downtown Winter Park’s West Meadow will be transformed into a fashion paradise, featuring a 12,000 square foot air-conditioned tent with a full runway and the exclusive VIP Inspiration Ultra Lounge brought to you by Enlightened Grain Spirits. There will be a HPAFW Kickoff Party at Bold Hype Gallery, along with dozens of trunk shows and VIP events, designer meet and greets, special HPAFW sales, discounts, and more. Many events feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music. The event culminates with two fantastic runway shows on Saturday, October 24th- a daytime show featuring casual day looks from Noon-3pm and an evening show featuring evening looks from 6-9pm. A portion of the proceeds from Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week will benefit The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women, the charity established to raise funds and awareness for women's heart related issues. So come on out to this fashionista's paradise to have a great time and support a worthy cause.When:: Daily 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. (ends October 24)

Price:: General Admission seating starts at just $20! VIP tickets are $100 and give access to both shows, and early admission to all trunk shows and parties.

http://www.parkavenuefashionweek...

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Festivals of Speed

October 22nd, 2009 2:20 PM

Drool over expensive cars at the Motorsports Collection and luxury lifestyle display. Celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Bugatti with weekend full of exotic vehicles and luxury lifestyle products and services. Festivals of Speed is a luxury lifestyle weekend featuring the world's finest automobiles, motorcycles, watercraft and aircraft placed for display at exclusive venues. In addition to the motor sports aspect, Festivals of Speed also displays the world's finest luxury lifestyle products including, jewelry, fine art, fashion, real estate and other related products and services.Your ticket includes complimentary entry into drawing to win a gift valued at over $5,000. Winner will be drawn that day and presented with the prizes.When:: October 25 : 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Price:: $12 per person. Children 12 and under free, VIP Pavillion: $150 per couple or $85 per person
Event Phone Number: 407-206-2400: http://www.festivalsofspeed.com

Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

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Off the Beatin' Path Bus Tour

October 22nd, 2009 2:18 PM

Hop on the party bus as you cruise to different Orlando pubs with fellow beer lovers. It's like having the ultimate designated driver! Meet up at Wall Street and then take the bus to O'Keefe's Irish Pub, Lakeside Grill & Sports Pub, Trotter's Sports Bar & Grill and then back to Wall Street Plaza. Your ticket includes transportation, souvenir t-shirt, 1st drink, beer on the bus, drink specials at each pub, admission into Wall Street Plaza, food and more. Hurry up and make reservations, this trip is sure to sell out quickly.

When: October 24 : 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Price: $50 per person (age 21 and older)
Event Phone Number:: 407-538-2735; http://www.paypal.com; chrisdoyle@cfl.rr.com

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Take a Ride On The Train – Great Day Trip

October 13th, 2009 9:31 PM

Opened in 1910 the Kissimmee Train Station is a great place to get some nostalgia and have fun with a day trip. 1910...that is.... 98 years old.

“The Kissimmee Amtrak station is a train station in Kissimmee, Florida, United States served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system. Kissimmee station was originally built as an Atlantic Coast Line Depot in 1910”

Go from Kissimmee to Winter Park (close to Park Avenue) for about $6.50 each way for coach seating. Round trip is $13.00. With the AAA discount it would be $11.70 for an adult. (for an additional $72 you can get a bedroom. These have private toilets and changing rooms and showers). The sleeping room prices are per room not per person.

They offer additional discounts (and they combine discounts):
Children ages 0-2 FREE
Children ages 2-15 50% off or $3.25
Senior Discount (age 62+) 15% off or $4.88
AAA Discount 10% off or $5.85
AAA Children ages 2-15 an additional 10% (so a total of 60% off) or $2.60

Great as a couples trip, family trip, girls day out trip, or ....

The train ride is about an hour and dumps you off one block away from Park Avenue. They have a Dining car and a Lounge car for your enjoyment. Go in the morning and return late afternoon. What a Day Trip stick out tongue

TO VIEW MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SLEEPER ROOMS- CLICK HERE

You can also bring your bike. It is checked as baggage and it is secured in an on-board bike rack. Bikes are limited so
you need to check when buying your tickets asto availablility. It does not appear that there is an extra charge for this.

Ride the Train to Winter Park….bike around the Park Square area…have lunch at one of the quaint restaurants….
and/or do some shopping…….or there's a terrific wine and cheese sampling shop there (you don't have to worry
about driving home), and return home. What a concept.

TO VIEW THE EOLA WINE CO SITE- CLICK HERE

They have over 70 different kinds of wine to sample.
Eola Wine Company, 136 S.Park Avenue, Winter Park FL

TO VIEW A VIDEO OF THE KISSIMMEE TRAIN- CLICK HERE

From:
Kissimmee, FL (KIS)
Station Building (with waiting room)
111 East Dakin Avenue
Kissimmee, FL 34741

To:
Winter Park, FL (WPK)
Station Building (with waiting room)
150 West Morse Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32789

TO VIEW A VIDEO OF THE WINTER PARK TRAIN AT NIGHT- CLICK HERE

FOR AMTRAK INFORMATION - CLICK HERE

Kissimmee AmTrak Station
111 E. Dakin Avenue
Kissimmee, FL 34741

Directions to the Kissimmee AmTrak Station:
Celebration Avenue to RIGHT on 192
LEFT on N. Main Street (Main Street becomes Broadway Avenue)
LEFT on Dakin Avenue
111 E. Dakin Avenue
Distance: 11.42 miles
Time: 17 minutes

For you GPS users the coordinates are: 28.293838°N 81.404271°W

Ride to the station in your car. Approximately 17 minutes
Ride the train to Winter Park. Approximately 60 minutes
Travel like they did in 1910: PRICELESS

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Harvest Music Jam

October 10th, 2009 8:05 AM

When: October 10 : 12 p.m.
Price: $5 admission, $5 camping
Event Phone Number:: 407-957-9799; http://www.harvestmusicjam.com/

Come out and enjoy the cool weather at the Harvest Music Fest! This all-day outdoor event features live music, kids area, swimming hole, paint ball, horse and pony rides, food, vendors, beer, mud pit, camping, Florida's first and largest zipline and more! proceeds benefit the Allen Broussard Conservatory.

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Vampire's Ball

October 10th, 2009 8:03 AM

When: October 12 : 8 p.m.
Price: $5 cover (age 18 and older)
Event Phone Number: 407-425-7571: http://www.parliamenthouse.com

Dress up in your finest vamp fashions and get ready to "do bad things" at the Parliament House's Vampire's Ball, featuring The Blood Red Review hosted by Gidget Galore, plus Tarot Readings, Black Magic, vampire bites, door prizes, costume contest and a charity art auction.

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Winter Park Autumn Arts Festival

October 10th, 2009 8:01 AM

When: October 10 : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. October 11 : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Price: free
Event Phone Number:: 407-625-3287; http://www.autumnartfestival.com

The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival draws thousands of people to Central Park each year for original works by outstanding Florida artists, art workshops, live outdoor concerts and delicious fair food. Enjoy the cool weather and some amazing lemonade. The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only festival to feature Florida artists exclusively. See original work from 150 outstanding Florida artists who were selected by a panel of judges from over 400 applications. The categories include painting, ceramics, fine crafts, drawing & graphics, sculpture, jewelry and photography. Bands will be performing live on the outdoor stage throughout the festival.

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Halloween Horror Nights Boo Camp 2009

October 10th, 2009 8:00 AM

Dead(ish) Man Walking

by Paul Hiebing

Universal's stock and trade with Halloween Horror Nights is keeping guests properly petrified through the course of a visit. And while waiting in line for two hours may cause a racing heart and shortness of breath, you're not really feeling what behavioral experts call "fear." So to keep the mood when you're moving from house to house, HHN makes sure you pass through Scare Zones: foggy, low-lit areas populated with disfigured ghouls and lunging madmen ready to frighten the bajeezus out of you. But did you know that the "scareactors" are simply people, just like you and me? It's true! Come, watch as a merely kinda-creepy guy like me is transformed into a complete ghoulish mess to scare unsuspecting souls.

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