A Jolly, Jazzy Holiday at Bok Sanctuary Nov.23-Jan. 1

November 23 - January 1, Historic Bok Sanctuary’s Christmas at Pinewood features the magnificent Mediterranean-style Pinewood Estates – all decked out for the holidays. The Estate occupies eight acres of Historic Bok Sanctuary and is enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. For the past 13 years, Central Florida designers fill the 20-room mansion with glittering decorations that showcase the magnificent antique furnishings and superb craftsmanship of a golden era. Local businesses and designers each sponsored one room in the house, transforming it into their interpretation of this year’s theme – a Jolly, Jazzy Holiday. The stunning holiday décor accentuates the mansion’s antique furnishings and architectural elements.

Events planned during Christmas at Pinewood:

November 23 at 10 a.m., the first 100 visitors through the holiday home tour receive a free welcome gift.

December 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, learn how to make origami paper ornaments.

December 1, costumes are encouraged when you step back in time for a swanky, jazzy night in the 1920s at the Christmas at Pinewood Benefit Party.

December 6 & 7 from 5 to 8 p.m., join us for two evenings of fun, shopping and the holiday home tour. Enjoy carolers, a holiday family workshop, pictures with Santa and more in the Visitor Center. Special holiday gifts and goodies for purchase are available in the Carillon Café and Tower & Garden Gift Shop.

Built in the early 1930s, the Pinewood Estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is considered one of the finest examples of Mediterranean-style architecture in Florida. C. Austin Buck, original owner and early 20th century industrialist, would be proud to spend the holidays at the 20-room Pinewood Estate this year.

Christmas at Pinewood Home Tour Hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Dec. 24 & 25). For more information, call Historic Bok Sanctuary at 863.676.1408 visit www.boksanctuary.org or call the event line at (863) 734-1222.

General Rates: (includes Sanctuary admission)$18 adults; $9 children ages 5-12; free under 5; $7 members

Led Zeppelin IV at The Lakeland Center

info from www.VisitCentralFlorida.org
The Lakeland Center Presents: Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin IV Led Zeppelin
Friday, Nov 16, 2007. This is not a tribute act nor is it a group of musicians trying to play all the classic albums. This is a show created by music director, arranger Craig Martin from Toronto Canada he reproduces the Classic albums live on stage with every instrument that was used to originally record the album. The live production is incredible it is not unusual to see 15-26 pieces on stage performing a Rock album. Imagine a Rock Symphony not unlike a philharmonic orchestra playing “Bach” CAL is paving the way that fans will come to watch their favorite album played live in the future. No one on stage is performing like or trying sound like the artists no one on stage is trying to sell you the performance. This is truly a musical recital of the highest order; only the best possible musicians are chosen to play for each album the performance is all about the music and featuring some of the most incredible vocalists you have ever heard. As with anything new you have to see this presentation to really appreciate the awesome power of this show and how it affects an audience. FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK IN LAKELAND, WE SALUTE YOU!

Location: The Lakeland Center701 West Lime StreetLakeland, FL 33815
(driving directions)
Website: www.thelakelandcenter.com
Hours: 8:00 pm; Youkey TheatreCost: Advance tickets: $20.00, Savings Deal sponsored by Max 98.3 FM; Day of Show $25.00 (Parking: All standard cars - $5.00, Oversized vehicles - $7.00)863-834-8100 - Main phone number; 863-834-8111 - 24 Hour Ticket Information Hot Line

Trek Ten Trails - Mark your calendar for the Dec. 8 trek!

The Central Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau is partnering with the Friends of the Parks Foundation to encourage you to explore ten trails out of the 125 miles of trails in Central Florida Polk County from October 2007-September 2008. Special events are planned at a featured trail each month till the end of September 2008.

Add more to your adventure by locating the geocaches on each trail. For more information call 1-800-828-7655 or click here for all the event dates for Trek Ten Trails.

Mark your calendar: December 8 - Hickory Lake Scrub, 9 AM (view map)

2008 TREKS
January 13 - Crooked Lake Prairie, 1:30 PM (view map)
February 10 - SUMICA, 1:30 PM
March 8 - Gator Creek Reserve, 9 AM
April 5 - Saddle Creek Nature Trail, 9 AM
May 3 - Lake Wales Trailway, 9 AM
June 7 - Lake Hollingsworth, 9 AM

GRAND FINALE CELEBRATION
September 13 - Auburndale TECO Trail, 9 AM - Noon

The countdown continues for Roar 'n Soar - Nov. 10-11

Only 6 days left....

It’s time to get your speed on as the Polk County Visitors Bureau and Sports Marketing team up with Fantasy of Flight to bring you the inaugural Roar 'n Soar celebration in Polk City on November 10 & 11.

In addition to events on land and water, Roar 'n Soar will feature flying miniature planes. A special aerobatic show will feature the finest giant scale model replica aircraft in the world and will take place throughout the day coordinated by Bob's Hobby Center. Guests of all ages will marvel as these remote control aircraft perform formation flying, precision aerobatics and aerial combat maneuvers.

The countdown has begun for Roar 'n Soar - Nov. 10-11

Roar 'n Soar - November 10-11, 2007
Unique activities that will showcase our own land, air and sea show -

Over 2500 Motorcycles

The Second Annual L.i.F.E. & Kidz Poker Run benefiting the Polk County Fallen Heroes Fund will rumble onto Fantasy of Flight and Roar 'n Soar featuring over 2,500 motorcycles on Saturday, November 10, 2007. Click here for more
Purchase Your Roar n' Soar tickets now and Save!! Advance Sale Tickets are $19.95 adult and Kid's Free (ages 6-15).

Experience the "Flavors of Polk County"
Visitors to Roar n' Soar will not only experience sights and sounds but tastes as well. The Polk County Chapter of the Florida Restaurant Association will offer tasty samplings from area restaurants. From hot dogs to seafood and from barbecue to Cajun, visitors can take time out from the action to indulge in the flavors of Central Florida. Click here for more

Check out more at www.Roar-n-Soar.com

Veteran's Day weekend (pt. 1) - Roar 'n Soar

Already planning your Veteran's Day weekend? There is always something going on in Polk County but especially this year November 9-11. Beginning November 10, Roar 'n Soar will take place at Fantasy of Flight -- and that's just one of many events during this exciting time in Central Florida's Polk County.

Roar 'n Soar, November 10-11, will include a hot air balloon state championship race, water ski demonstrations, vintage racing boats, a classic car show, a cone race by the Jaguar Club of Central Florida and airplane exhibitions featuring aircraft from all eras.

Admission price is now available!!!

Location: Fantasy of Flight
1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E.
Polk City, FL 33868
(I-4; exit 44)
Nov. 10-11 hours: 10 am - 5 pm