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All Weekend
A Night of Broadway
Friday – Sunday @ 7 and 1 PM at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. US1, Ormond Beach
With entertainment being shut down with Covid for so long, we decided to open our own theatre company here in town (Halifax Repertory Theatre) in an effort to help bring back the arts here in Ormond to what they were back when Seaside was here. We have a benefit performance opening next month at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center called Spectacular Spectacular and it will be 7 professional performers including a former Mickey Mouse Club member and a singer that is currently working in New York in an off Broadway show. We will be singing broadway songs from a variety of popular shows. We will be donating all of the proceeds to the Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop here in town because they have really struggled through the pandemic.
Ain’t Misbehavin’
July 16 – Aug 8 at The Athens Theatre, DeLand
Ain’t Misbehavin’ features rollicking, humorous songs in this show’s intoxicating tribute to the music of Fats Waller and Swing musicians he inspired during the 1920’s and 1930’s Harlem Renaissance.
The musical is a tribute to the Black musicians of the 1920s and 1930s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance, an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness and ethnic pride, and takes its title from the 1929 Fats Waller song “Ain’t Misbehavin’.” It was a time when Manhattan nightclubs like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom were the playgrounds of high society and Lenox Avenue dives were filled with piano players banging out the new beat known as swing. Six Black performers present an evening of rowdy, raunchy, and humorous songs that encapsulate the various moods of the era and reflect Waller’s view of life as a journey meant for pleasure and play.
The recipient of major recognition including an Olivier Award in London for best musical, a Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Musical, and Broadway and Tony awards for Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical, Aint Misbehavin’ (according to The New York Times reviewer) brings “zing and sparkle” to its audiences. The show includes such favorites as “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “The Joint is Jumpin’,” “Black and Blue,” “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” and “I Can’t Give you Anything but Love.”
Visit AthensDeLand.com for showtimes and tickets.
The Sound of Music
July 15 – August 1 at The Little Theatre of NSB
In the world’s most beloved musical, eager young postulate Maria becomes governess to the seven Von Trapp children, bringing music to their lives and love to their stern, widowed father. When Nazism takes hold, the family must make a decision.
Visit NSBPlayers.org for showtimes and tickets.
Friday, July 23
DeLand Artisan Alley Farmers Market
Every Friday from 6 – 9 PM at Artisan Alley, Downtown DeLand
The DeLand Artisan Alley Farmers Market is a vibrant marketplace with over 40 vendors that takes place every Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. (rain or shine) in historic downtown DeLand.
Fundraiser for Raynor
10 AM – 1 PM @ the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors
Downtown Daytona Nights Food Truck Rally
5 – 9 PM along Magnolia Avenue, Daytona Beach
Food Trucks, Live Music & Family Friendly. Come hungry, we’ve got a great lineup and variety of food offerings.
Summer Sounds
6 – 8 PM @ Rockefeller Gardens, Ormond Beach
Saturday, July 17
Picnic in the Park
11 AM – 3 PM @ Riverwalk Park, Port Orange
Join us for a Picnic in the Park at Riverwalk Park on July 24th, sponsored by AdventHealth. Live music by MPIRE begins at 12:00 pm.
Kids activities include a scavenger hunt, watermelon eating contest, lawn games, the playground and splashpad.
Food trucks will be open all afternoon.
Stop by the Parks & Recreation tent to learn more about all the ways we’re celebrating Parks & Recreation Month this July and for your chance to be this year’s Holiday Parade Grand Marshal!
Highway to Hell @ The Bandshell
7:15 PM at the Daytona Beach Bandshell
Harlem Globetrotters @ the Ocean Center
Saturday @ 2 PM at The Ocean Center, Daytona Beach
Christmas Eve in July
Saturday from 9 AM – 4 PM along Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach
Join us on the 24th for Christmas Eve in July. A portion of Canal Street will be closed to make room for more than 25 vendors ready to make you feel like tonight’s the night the big guy in the red suit comes down the chimney. Let’s conjure up a little holiday spirit!
Build your resilience @ the Lyonia Environmental Center
July 24 @ 10 AM
Climate resilience looks at the big picture, evaluating how communities plan and respond to disruptive events that threaten quality of life. This workshop, which will be offered in the classroom and online, will provide tips on becoming more resilient.
Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028.
Meet in Lyonia Environmental Center’s classroom, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.
Christmas in July
Saturday from 10 AM – 6 PM along Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach
Join us for a summer celebration in Historic Ormond Beach! Our locally-owned small businesses are happy to be OPEN and better than ever.
Dozens of restaurants and shops will be offering incredible deals on yummy bites, summery sips and one-of-a-kind finds, all day long.
Enjoy special surprises – Snow! Singing Elvis! Sugar Plum Trail – as you spend a fun & festive day with your Ormond community.
Grab a map and kick off your day anywhere along Granada Blvd between A1A and Orchard St. Shop and eat your heart out while you support your local small businesses.
SANTA’S COMING! That’s right – Santa will be out and about during Christmas in July this year!
Catch him at the following locations:
11AM-11:45 – Granada Plaza
Noon – 12:45 – Fountain Square Village
1PM – 1:20PM – Ormond Beach Public Library
1:140 – 2:30 – Dunn’s Attic
Our scavenger hunt will feature the popular “Elf on a Shelf.” Participate to win “Beach Bucks” to some of your favorite shops & restaurants.
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
31 Supper Club – All day Happy Hour
Donnie’s Donuts – 10% off
Fugu Sushi – Live music, happy hour specials
Grind Gastropub – Live music, pork slider specials
Hershey’s – Free toppings when you mention Christmas in July
Jimmy Hula’s – Free 4oz queso, guac, or salsa with purchase of two taco basket and drink or three taco basket and drink.
Larry’s Giant Subs – $10 off $50 gift card purchase
Lulu’s Oceanside Grill – $6 Paradise Punch and $6 Sangria’s, specials on kid’s meals
Ormond Garage – Ginger Snap Chicken Tenders, Peppermint Stout Beer
Rose Villa – Complimentary chefs choice dessert or appetizer with any purchase.
Wild Rabbit Bistro – All Day Happy Hour