January 2006
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Special Winter Performance Schedule
for January includes: ï Daytona Playhouse
ï January 20 - 22 & 26 - 29 - Greetings!
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-255-2431 for
information ï Mary McLeod Bethune Performing
Arts Center ï January 15 - Music Faculty
Recital ï January 21 - Alison Krauss &
Union Station ï January 21 - Ebony Fashion
Fair / Call 386-481-2000 for informationï
Mosaic Theatre ïÝJanuary 12 through 29
- 2.5 Minute Ride / American Heritage Center
for the Arts / Plantation / Call 954-57-STAGE
(78243) for information ï Museum of Arts
& Sciences - Root Auditorium - Jazz Concert
Series ï January 15 - Clarence Bell / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-255-0285 for information
ï The News-Journal Center ï January 27
through February 5 - Seaside Music Theater
- Beauty and the Beast / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-252-6200 for information ï Peabody
Auditorium ï January 19 - Carmina Burana
& Bolero - Sofia Symphony & Ballet Arabesk
ï January 21 - Die Fledermaus - Czech Opera
Prague ï January 29 - Mozartís 250th Birthday
Celebration - Jacksonville Symphony & Fabio
Mechetti / Daytona Beach Symphony Society
Concerts / Daytona Beach / Call 386-253-2901
for Symphony Society information |
| Sunday, January 1, 2006 |
New Years Day - Celebrations continue
throughout the area ï Capital One Bowl
- A New Yearís Football Classic event takes
place in the Florida Citrus Bowl - 1 pm
/ One Citrus Bowl Plaza / 1610 West Church
Street / Orlando / Call 407-849-2020 for
box office information |
| Continuing through January |
Seaside Music Theater - Winter Season
- Daytona Beach has the only professional
music theater in the Southeast which has
a full-pit orchestra to accompany performances.
/ Two performance venues in Daytona Beach
/ H-5 SMT Downtown -1200 W. International
Speedway Boulevard / DBCC Theater Center
- 176 N. Beach Street / Call 386-252-6200
for information & performance schedule.
|
January
14 - 16 |
Martin Luther King Day Celebrations
- Weekend festivities in honor of Dr. Martin
Luther King held around the area and at
Bethune-Cookman College. / Daytona Beach |
| Monday, January 16 |
Martin Luther King Day - The yearís
first great three day weekend to plan a
warm getaway in Daytona Beach. |
| January 19 through 22 |
Daytona Winterfest - Sponsored by the
Daytona Beach Symphony Society, this annual
concert series features orchestras from
around the country and the world. Scheduled
performances and events include: ï January
19 - Carmina Burana & Bolero - Sofia Symphony
& Ballet Arabesk ï January 21 - Die Fledermaus
- Czech Opera Prague ï Winterfest Opera
Ball - The Shores Resort ï Winterfest Brunch
& ìRising Starî Recital - Sunset Harbor
Yacht Club- Box Office: 100 S. Beach Street
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-253-2901 for
information & events schedule |
January -
28 & 29 |
Rolex 24 At Daytona - Itís the season
opener to the Rolex Sports Car Series and
an amazing international field is expected
in this 24-hour endurance race. / Daytona
Beach International Speedway / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-253-RACE (7223) |
February 2006
to top |
Special Winter Performance Schedule for
February includes:ïÝMary McLeod Bethune
Performing Arts Center ï February 9 - Morehouse
College Glee Club ï February 25 - ìI Leave
You Loveî / Call 386-481-2000 for informationï
Mosaic Theatre ï February 22 through March
5 - big, the musical / American Heritage
Center for the Arts / Plantation / Call
954-57-STAGE (78243) for informationï The
News-Journal Center ï Through February
5 - Seaside Music Theater - Beauty and
the Beast ï February 24 - Recital with
Violinist Joshua Bell / Daytona Beach /
Call 386-252-6200 for informationï Peabody
Auditorium ï February 23 - Academy of St.
Martin in the Fields - Gil Shaham - Daytona
Beach Symphony Society / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-253-2901 for Symphony Society
information |
| Beginning in February |
Daytona Beach Thunder - The regions
indoor football team of the American Indoor
Football League plays their home games
at the Ocean Center. / 101 N. Atlantic
Avenue / Daytona Beach / Call 386-254-4545
for information |
| Continuing through February |
Seaside Music Theater - Winter Season
- Daytona Beach has the only professional
music theater in the Southeast which has
a full-pit orchestra to accompany performances.
/ Two performance venues in Daytona Beach
/ H-5 SMT Downtown -1200 W. International
Speedway Boulevard / DBCC Theater Center
- 176 N. Beach Street / Call 386-252-6200
for information & performance schedule.
|
| February 4 through 19 |
Speedweeks at Daytona International
Speedway - These events take place the
week after the annual running of the Rolex
24 hours endurance race is followed during
the second week by daily racing leading
up to the prestigious Daytona 500. / Daytona
Beach International Speedway / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-253-RACE (7223) for additional
2006 Speedweeks schedule. Firm dates are
as follows:ï February 11 through 18 - Preliminary
Races, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series &
Daytona 500 Qualifying ï February 11 -
Budweiser Shootout ARCA 200 ï February
12 - Daytona 500 Pole Qualifying ï February
16 - Gatorade Duel At Daytona ï February
17 - Truck Series 250 - IROC ï February
18 - Hershey's Kissables 300 ï Sunday,
February 19 - DAYTONA 500 - Itís NASCAR's
most prestigious race of the year which
is followed up by the Wisk Daytona 500
After Party! Tuesday, February 14 ‚ St.
Valentineís Day - Celebrate with a romantic
three or four day weekend in Daytona Beach,
a great place for couples who love music,
as well as auto and truck racing! |
| Monday, February 20 |
Presidentsí Day - Another great three
day weekend, or make it a racing holiday
or Valentine getaway. Book your room now! |
| February 28 |
Fat Tuesday Celebrations - Mardi Gras
- Finale of the pre-Lent festivities can
be found at local restaurants and clubs. |
March 2006
to
top |
Special Spring Performance Schedule for
March includes: ï Daytona Beach Bandshell
ï March 25 & 26 - Soundcrafters Car Show
& Tuner Jam ïÝMarch 30 - Thunder Alley
ï March 31 - On Que Players / Oceanfront
/ Call 386-671-3420 for information ï Daytona
Playhouse ï March 17 through 19 & 23 through
26 - Murder Among Friends / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-255-2431 for information ï Mosaic
Theatre ï Through March 5 - big, the musical
ï March 23 through April 9 - Dealerís Choice
/ American Heritage Center for the Arts
/ Plantation / Call 954-57-STAGE (78243)
for information ï Museum of Arts & Sciences
- Root Auditorium- Jazz Concert Series
ï March 19 - Gary Starling / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-255-0285 for information ï The
News-Journal Center ï March 16 - Natalie
MacMaster ï March 19 - Salzburg Chamber
Soloists Ensemble ï March 24 - Celtic Tenors:
Irish Voices ï March 25 - Burning River
Brass ï March 26 - Bel Canto Singers ï
March 30 & 31 - Spirit of the Dance / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-252-6200 for information
ïÝOrmond Beach Performing Arts Center ï
March 13 - Forever Tango / NYK Productions
ïÝMarch 25 & 26 - Senior Show Club Follies
2006 / Ormond Beach / Call 386-676-3375
for information ï Peabody Auditorium ï
March 17 - The Barber of Seville - Teatro
Lirico DíEuropa - Daytona Beach Symphony
Society / Daytona Beach / Call 386-253-2901
for Symphony Society information |
| Ongoing |
Daytona Beach Thunder - The regions
indoor football team of the American Indoor
Football League plays their home games
at the Ocean Center. / 101 N. Atlantic
Avenue / Daytona Beach / Call 386-254-4545
for information |
March
& April |
Black College Reunion - Alumni and students
of Americans Historically Black Colleges
gather to celebrate with concerts and a
street festival. / Call 800-854-1234 for
information |
| Continuing through March |
Daytona Beach Kennel Club Greyhound
Racing -Monday through Saturdays the Kennel
Club presents Greyhound racing with pari-mutuel
betting and simulcast wagering on thoroughbreds,
harness racing and jai-alai. Additional
features includes a Poker Room and Pavilion
Clubhouse Restaurant. / Daytona Beach Kennel
Club / 2201 W. International Speedway Boulevard
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-252-6484 for
information. |
| March 3 through 12 |
Bike Week - Motorcycle shows and exhibits
throughout the area as well as racing events
are at the Daytona International Speedway
and the Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium.
The events include musical concerts and
festivities along Beach Street and Main
Street. / Daytona Beach / Call 800-7854-1234
for information. Races & Events at the
Speedway includes / AHRMA Classic Days
Vintage Road Racing, AMA Pro Racing Practice
& Qualifying, Daytona Supercross by Honda
- A tri-oval motorcycle race, under the
lights and on March 11 - 65th Daytona 200
by Arai - A full day of motorcycle action
at this high-speed race with the debut
of a new road course layout.. |
March
13 - 31 |
Spring Break - The annual migration
of college students on semester break into
the southern beaches takes place during
this three week period. Some hotels cater
to students, others only to families. Please
check the terms and conditions of the hotels
on this site for specific information. |
| Friday, March 17 |
St. Patrickís Day - Green Celebrations
throughout at local restaurants! |
| Monday, March 20 |
Vernal Equinox - First Day of Spring
! |
| March 24 through 26 |
Spring Car Show and Swap Meet - This
popular annual event is held on the infield
of the Daytona International Speedway.
/ Call 386-255-7355 for information |
April 2006
to top |
Special Spring Performance Schedule for
April include:ï Daytona Beach Bandshell
ï April 1 - Pocket Change ïÝApril 13 &
29 - Thunder Alley / Oceanfront / Call
386-671-3420 for informationï Daytona Playhouse
ï April 21 - 23 & 27 - 30 - Harvey / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-255-2431 for informationï
Elizabeth Hall Auditorium ïÝApril 1 - Showcase
Concert Orchestra ïÝApril 4 - Brass Ensembles
ïÝApril 5 - Jazz Combos ï April 7 - Stetson
Chorale Concert / Stetson University /
DeLand / Call 386-822-8947 for informationï
Mosaic Theatre ï Through March 5 - big,
the musical ï March 23 through April 9
- Dealerís Choice / American Heritage Center
for the Arts / Plantation / Call 954-57-STAGE
(78243) for informationï News-Journal Center
ï April 3 - Beauty and the Beast / ATA
ï April 6 through 15 - Sunday in the Park
with George / UCF ï April 7 & 8 - Arturo
Sandoval / CFCE ï April 11- Nicola Benedetti
& Joyce Yang / CFCE ï April 21 - Vivace
Chamber Music Players ï April 23 - Stetsonís
Symphonic Band Concert ï April 25 - Pippy
Longstocking / ATA ï April 30 - Bel Canto
Singers ï April 30 - Seaside Music Theater
- Life is a Cabaret / Daytona Beach / Call
386-252-6200 for informationï Peabody Auditorium
ï April 21 - Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-671-3460 for
informationï Shoestring Theatre ï April
28 through 30 - ìAs Bees in Honey Drownî
/ Lake Helen / Call 386-228-3777 for information |
| Beginning in April |
Daytona Cubs Baseball - The local pro
baseball team is a Class A affiliate of
the Chicago Cubs, ho,me games are played
here throughout the baseball season. /
Jackie Robinson Ballpark / 105 E. Orange
Avenue / Daytona Beach / Call 386-257-3172
for information & game schedule. |
| Ongoing |
Daytona Beach Thunder - The regions
indoor football team of the American Indoor
Football League plays their home games
at the Ocean Center. / 101 N. Atlantic
Avenue / Daytona Beach / Call 386-254-4545
for information |
| Continuing through April |
Daytona Beach Kennel Club Greyhound
Racing - Monday through Saturdays the Kennel
Club presents Greyhound racing with pari-mutuel
betting and simulcast wagering on thoroughbreds,
harness racing and jai-alai. Additional
features includes a Poker Room and Pavilion
Clubhouse Restaurant. / Daytona Beach Kennel
Club / 2201 W. International Speedway Boulevard
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-252-6484 for
information. |
| April 5 through 9 |
National Cheerleading Championship -
Competitions will be showcased at the Daytona
Beach Bandshell at the oceanfront. / presented
by National Spirit Group / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-671-3420 for information |
| April 13 |
Passover Begins |
| April 14 |
Good Friday |
| Sunday, April 16 |
Easter Sunday |
| March & April |
Black College Reunion - Alumni and students
of Americans Historically Black Colleges
gather to celebrate with concerts and a
street festival. / Call 800-854-1234 for
information |
| Saturday, April 22 |
Earth Day / Turtle Day! / Water Day!
- The official world-wide celebration event
of Earth Day. Check with the Marine Science
Center for their Turtle Day Release in
Ponce Inlet, or the Museum of Arts and
Sciences plus local and state Parks for
events pertaining to Earth Day. Also check
out the Cassadaga / Lake Helen Water Festival
which is dedicated to preserving one of
our most cherished natural resources, fresh,
clean water. / For Turtle Day information
call 386-304-5545 / For the Cassadaga /
Lake Helen Water Festival visit www.clhwaterfest.org
|
May 2006
to top |
Special Spring Performance Schedule for
May includes:ï Daytona Beach Bandshell
ï May 13 - Thunder Alley ï May 27 - North
Country Band ï May 27 - Fiesta Players
2006 ïÝMay 29 - Rhythm Sharks / Oceanfront
/ Call 386-671-3420 for information ï Daytona
Playhouse ï May 26 through 27 - P.S. Your
Cat Is Dead! / Daytona Beach / Call 386-255-2431
for informationï Mosaic Theatre ï May 18
through June 4 - Oleanna / American Heritage
Center for the Arts / Plantation / Call
954-57-STAGE (78243) for informationï Museum
of Arts & Sciences - Root Auditorium -
Jazz Concert Series ï May14 - Doug Carn
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-255-0285 for
informationï News-Journal Center ï May
6 - Fab Follies - In the Pink ï May 7 -
Daytona Solisti Chamber Orchestra ï May
10 - Schoolhouse Rock Live! ï May 27 through
August 19 - Seaside Music Theater - A year
with Frog and Toad / Daytona Beach / Call
386-252-6200 for information ï Shoestring
Theatre ï May 3 through 7 - ìAs Bees in
Honey Drownî / Lake Helen / Call 386-228-3777
for information |
| Throughout May |
Daytona Cubs Baseball - The local pro
baseball team is a Class A affiliate of
the Chicago Cubs, home games are played
at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark / 105 E.
Orange Avenue / Daytona Beach / Call 386-257-3172
for information & game schedule. |
| Through May |
Daytona Beach Thunder - The regions
indoor football team of the American Indoor
Football League plays their home games
at the Ocean Center. / 101 N. Atlantic
Avenue / Daytona Beach / Call 386-254-4545
for information |
| Continuing through May |
Daytona Beach Kennel Club Greyhound
Racing -Monday through Saturdays the Kennel
Club presents Greyhound racing with pari-mutuel
betting and simulcast wagering on thoroughbreds,
harness racing and jai-alai. Additional
features includes a Poker Room and Pavilion
Clubhouse Restaurant. / Daytona Beach Kennel
Club / 2201 W. International Speedway Boulevard
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-252-6484 for
information. |
| Beginning in Early May |
Sea Turtle Migration & Nesting - From
early May through October the sea turtle
comes ashore to dig nests, lay their eggs.
Within a couple of months, hatchlings race
for the sea. Watching these protected species
from a distance is fine, however do not
approach or shine lights at nesting females.
Also do not pick up turtles or disturb
markers or screens over nesting areas.
Donít walk in sensitive dune areas, report
injured turtles to Volusia County Beach
Services and please keep the beaches clean!
|
Sunday,
May 14 |
Motherís Day |
| May 19 |
"Fiesta De Mayo- In celebration of Cinco
de Mayo, this evening festival showcases
the downtown merchants in DeLand. / Wisconsin
to Howry Streets / DeLand / Call 386-738-0649
for information. |
| May 20 |
Vettes at the Light - Showcasing Corvettes
at the Poce Inlet Lighthouse, this event
is presented by the Ponce Inlet Corvette
Club and the Town of Ponce Inlet and also
includes live music and food vendors. /
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and The Marine Science
Center |
| May 25 - 28 |
The 30th Annual Greater Daytona / New
Smyrna Beach "Striker - Now part of the
FishStock series, this annual Memorial
Day Weekend fishing tournament is celebrating
itís 27th year. With only a limited number
of boats allowed to participate in this
tournament, spots may be hard to come by.
Additional family activities have been
added at the tournament site. |
| Monday, May 39 |
Memorial Day - Celebrations begin throughout
the region! |
June2006
to top |
Special Summer Performance Schedule for
June includes:ï Daytona Beach Bandshell
ï June 3 - AQUALUNG ï June 4 - Sal Ronci
Swing Band ï June 10 - Anthony Wild & the
Suspects ï June 11 - Lauren Ellis ïÝJune
11 - Lauren Ellis ï June 17 - Mark Hodgson
Florida Blues Allstars ï June 18 -Lionheart
/ Oceanfront / Call 386-671-3420 for information
ï Daytona Playhouse ï June 1 through 4
- P.S. Your Cat Is Dead! / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-255-2431 for informationï Mosaic
Theatre ï Through June 4 - Oleanna / American
Heritage Center for the Arts / Plantation
/ Call 954-57-STAGE (78243) for information
ï News-Journal Center ï Throughout the
Month - Seaside Music Theater - A year
with Frog and Toad ï June 8 through 18
- Seaside Music Theater - Jesus Christ
Superstar ï June 15 through July 16 - Seaside
Music Theater - Sisters of Swing ï June
29 through July 9 - Seaside Music Theater
- A Little Night Music / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-252-6200 for information ï Ormond
Beach Performing Arts Center ï June 24
- Ormond Beach Symphony Concert / Ormond
Beach / Call WELE 677-4122 for information
|
| Throughout June |
Daytona Cubs Baseball - The local pro
baseball team is a Class A affiliate of
the Chicago Cubs, home games are played
at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark / 105 E.
Orange Avenue / Daytona Beach / Call 386-257-3172
for information & game schedule. |
| Throughout June |
Daytona Beach Kennel Club Greyhound
Racing -Monday through Saturdays the Kennel
Club presents Greyhound racing with pari-mutuel
betting and simulcast wagering on thoroughbreds,
harness racing and jai-alai. Additional
features includes a Poker Room and Pavilion
Clubhouse Restaurant. / Daytona Beach Kennel
Club / 2201 W. International Speedway Boulevard
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-252-6484 for
information |
| Wednesday, June 14 |
Flag Day |
Sunday,
June 18 |
Fatherís Day |
| Through Labor Day |
Tourist Trolley Service - Linking Atlantic
Avenue, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and
Daytona Beach Shores hotels, dining and
attractions, this trolley service runs
Monday through Saturdays from 12 pm to
12 am. / Call 386-761-7700 for fare information
and schedule. |
| Wednesday, June 21 |
Summer Solstice - First Day of Summer |
July 2006
to top |
pecial Summer Performance Schedule for
July includes:ï Daytona Beach Bandshell
ï July 4 - Lovin' Spoonful on Tour ï July
8 - Chad Mo' & the Fabtones ï July 9 -
Docs of Dixieland ïÝJuly 15 - Reuben "The
Lounge Lizard Morgan ï July 16 - Joe Mose
& Big Band ï July 23 - Expresso Jazz &
Blues ï July 30 - Tom Chambers / Oceanfront
/ Call 386-671-3420 for information ï News-Journal
Center ï Throughout the Month - Seaside
Music Theater - A year with Frog and Toad
ï Through July 16 - Seaside Music Theater
- Sisters of Swing ï Through July 9 - Seaside
Music Theater - A Little Night Music ï
July 13 through 23 - Seaside Music Theater
- The Three Penny Opera / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-252-6200 for information |
| Throughout July |
Daytona Beach Kennel Club Greyhound
Racing - Monday through Saturdays the Kennel
Club presents Greyhound racing with pari-mutuel
betting and simulcast wagering on thoroughbreds,
harness racing and jai-alai. Additional
features includes a Poker Room and Pavilion
Clubhouse Restaurant. / Daytona Beach Kennel
Club / 2201 W. International Speedway Boulevard
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-252-6484 for
information. |
| Throughout June |
Daytona Cubs Baseball - The local pro
baseball team is a Class A affiliate of
the Chicago Cubs, home games are played
at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark / 105 E.
Orange Avenue / Daytona Beach / Call 386-257-3172
for information & game schedule. |
| Through Labor Day |
Tourist Trolley Service - Linking Atlantic
Avenue, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and
Daytona Beach Shores hotels, dining and
attractions, this trolley service runs
Monday through Saturdays from 12 pm to
12 am. / Call 386-761-7700 for fare information
and schedule. |
| Saturday, July 1 |
48th Annual NASCAR Pepsi 400 - NASCAR
returns to the Speedway to run under the
lights during the Independence Day weekend.
/ Daytona Beach International Speedway
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-253-RACE (7223)
or 1-800-PITSHOP for tickets and information |
| Tuesday, July 4 |
Independence Day - Huge celebrations
throughout the area and as in most American
cities there will be lots of fireworks.
The crowds will be here for the Pepsi 400
on Saturday Night!ï Daytona Beach July
4th Celebration - Concert at the Bandshell
ï Fireworks at Main Street Pierï DeLand
4th of July Holiday & Freedom Fest - Volusia
County Fairgrounds / DeLandï Lake Helen's
4th of July Celebration - Parade at 10am
ï Fireworks in Royal Parkï Ormond Beach
- Fireworks and festivities at Granada
Bridgeï Port Orange July 4th Concert &
Fireworks Celebration - Port Orange City
Center Complex |
August2006
to top |
Special Summer Performance Schedule for
August includes:ï Daytona Beach Bandshell
ï August 5 - Kabin Fever ï August 6 - Moonlighters
ï August 19 - Floyd Miles ï August 27 -
Acusticon / Oceanfront / Call 386-671-3420
for information ï News-Journal Center ï
Through August 19 - Seaside Music Theater
- A year with Frog and Toad ï August 3
through 20 Seaside Music Theater - Singiní
In The Rain / Daytona Beach / Call 386-252-6200
for information |
| Throughout August |
Daytona Cubs Baseball - The local pro
baseball team is a Class A affiliate of
the Chicago Cubs, home games are played
at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark. / 105
E. Orange Avenue / Daytona Beach / Call
386-257-3172 for information & game schedule.
ïDaytona Beach Kennel Club Greyhound Racing
-Monday through Saturdays the Kennel Club
presents Greyhound racing with pari-mutuel
betting and simulcast wagering on thoroughbreds,
harness racing and jai-alai. Additional
features includes a Poker Room and Pavilion
Clubhouse Restaurant. / Daytona Beach Kennel
Club / 2201 W. International Speedway Boulevard
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-252-6484 for
information. |
| Through Labor Day |
Tourist Trolley Service - Linking Atlantic
Avenue, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and
Daytona Beach Shores hotels, dining and
attractions, this trolley service runs
Monday through Saturdays from 12 pm to
12 am. / Call 386-761-7700 for fare information
and schedule. |
September 2006
to top |
Special Fall Performance Schedule for
September includes:ï Daytona Beach Bandshell
ï September 2 - Live & Let Die ï September
10 - Mariachi Cobre ï September 17 - The
Metropolitans / Oceanfront / Call 386-671-3420
for information ï Daytona Playhouse ï New
season of productions TBA / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-255-2431 for informationï Mosaic
Theatre's 2006-2007 ïÝNew season is ongoing
/ Schedule TBA / American Heritage Center
for the Arts / Plantation / Call 954-57-STAGE
(78243) for informationï News-Journal Center
ï September 28 Through October 1 - Florida
Showcase - My Motherís Italian, My Fatherís
Jewish and Iím In Therapy / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-252-6200 for information |
September
1 through 4 |
Labor Day Weekend |
| Through Labor Day |
Tourist Trolley Service - Linking Atlantic
Avenue, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and
Daytona Beach Shores hotels, dining and
attractions, this trolley service runs
Monday through Saturdays from 12pm to 12am.
/ Call 386-761-7700 for fare information
and schedule. |
| Through early September |
Daytona Cubs Baseball - The local pro
baseball team is a Class A affiliate of
the Chicago Cubs, home games are played
at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark. / 105
E. Orange Avenue / Daytona Beach / Call
386-257-3172 for information & game schedule.
|
| Throughout September |
Bandshell Concert Series - Outdoor oceanfront
concert series featuring live musical performances.
/ Daytona Beach Bandshell / 70 Boardwalk
/ Call 386-671-3420 for information & schedule.
|
| Continuing throughout September |
Daytona Beach Kennel Club Greyhound
Racing -Monday through Saturdays the Kennel
Club presents Greyhound racing with pari-mutuel
betting and simulcast wagering on thoroughbreds,
harness racing and jai-alai. Additional
features includes a Poker Room and Pavilion
Clubhouse Restaurant. / Daytona Beach Kennel
Club / 2201 W. International Speedway Boulevard
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-252-6484 for
information. |
| Through September |
Sea Turtle Migration & Nesting - From
early May through October the sea turtle
comes ashore to dig nests, lay their eggs.
Within a couple of months, hatchlings race
for the sea. Watching these protected species
from a distance is fine, however do not
approach or shine lights at nesting females.
Also do not pick up turtles or disturb
markers or screens over nesting areas.
Donít walk in sensitive dune areas, report
injured turtles to Volusia County Beach
Services and please keep the beaches clean!
|
| September 22 through 24 |
6th Annual New Smyrna Beach JAZZ Festival
- Live musical events are located at various
venues along Flagler and Third Avenues
in New Smyrna Beach / Details TBA |
| Saturday, September 23 |
Autumnal Equinox - Autumn Begins |
October 2006
to top |
Special Fall Performance Schedule for
October includes:ï Daytona Playhouse ï
New season of productions TBA / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-255-2431 for informationï
Mosaic Theatre's 2006-2007 ïÝNew season
is ongoing / Schedule TBA / American Heritage
Center for the Arts / Plantation / Call
954-57-STAGE (78243) for informationï News-Journal
Center ï Through October 1 - Florida Showcase
- My Motherís Italian, My Fatherís Jewish
and Iím In Therapy ï October 11 - Academy
of St. Martin in the Field Chamber Ensemble
/ CFCE ï October 15 - Bridal Show ï October
16 - David Rowe Artists / CFCE ï October
26 - St. Lawrence String Quartet / CFCE
ï October 26 through November 5 - Seaside
Music Theater - Arms and the Man / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-252-6200 for information |
| October is a great time to take a Daytona
Ghost Walk |
A unique combination of local folklore,
ghost stories and historic data enhance
this night time tour. / Call 386-253-6034
for information & reservations |
| Through October |
Sea Turtle Migration & Nesting - From
early May through October the sea turtle
comes ashore to dig nests, lay their eggs.
Within a couple of months, hatchlings race
for the sea. Watching these protected species
from a distance is fine, however do not
approach or shine lights at nesting females.
Also do not pick up turtles or disturb
markers or screens over nesting areas.
Donít walk in sensitive dune areas, report
injured turtles to Volusia County Beach
Services and please keep the beaches clean!
|
| Monday, October 9 |
Columbus Day - Time to getaway for a
relaxing three day weekend in Daytona Beach.
Great time of year for golf, shopping,
beach combing and sightseeing. |
| October 19 through 22 |
Bike ìOktoberfestî - This four day event
is the last fling before cool weather sets
in for motorcycle enthusiasts from all
over to grab one last ride. Lots of parties,
motorcycle promotions, races and live entertainment
including the mega Buffalo Chip event at
Daytona Speedway. Event venues include
the Speedway and Daytona USA plus numerous
city businesses. / Daytona Beach / Call
800-7854-1234 for information. |
| Tuesday, October 31 |
Halloween - Consider taking a Daytona
Ghost Walk or check out the Enchanted Forest
Halloween Celebration Reed Canal Park in
South Daytona or the Monsters on Main Street
in DeLand. / Call 386-253-6034 for Ghost
Walk information & reservations |
November
2006
to top |
Special Autumn Performance Schedule for
November include:ï Daytona Playhouse ï
New season of productions TBA / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-255-2431 for informationï
Mosaic Theatre's 2006-2007 ïÝNew season
is ongoing / Schedule TBA / American Heritage
Center for the Arts / Plantation / Call
954-57-STAGE (78243) for informationï News-Journal
Center ï Through November 5 - Seaside Music
Theater - Arms and the Man / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-252-6200 for informationï Peabody
Auditorium ï Daytona Beach Symphony Society
2006-2007 Concert Season and Civic Ballet
of Volusia County performance season is
under way / Daytona Beach / Call 386-671-3460
for Ballet information / Call 386-253-2901
for Symphony Society information / Call
386-245-4545 for information |
| Tuesday, November 7 |
Election Day |
| Saturday, November 11 |
Veteranís Day - The day is celebrated
with a Veterans Day Parade in DeLand |
| Thursday, November 23 |
Thanksgiving Day - Daytona Beach has
always been a haven for car buffs and Thanksgiving
week is one of those times when finding
a dream car can come true. Reserve a room
or resort accommodation for the whole family
and take in the great weather on the beach
or golf course and then check out the Turkey
Run Car show and Swap Meet! |
| November 23 through 26 |
Daytona Turkey Run - The Southeastís
largest car show and swap meet is held
annually on Thanksgiving Weekend in the
infield of the Daytona International Speedway.
/ Call 386-255-7355 for information |
| Beginning Mid November through December |
Holiday Fantasy of Lights - Tradewinds
Park North / Coconut Creek / Call 954-968-3885
for information |
| November 29 |
South Daytona Holiday Tree Lighting
Ceremony / South Daytona City Hall |
December 2006
to top |
Special Winter Performance Schedule for
December include:ï Daytona Playhouse ï
New season of productions TBA / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-255-2431 for informationï
Mosaic Theatre's 2006-2007 ï New season
is ongoing / Schedule TBA / American Heritage
Center for the Arts / Plantation / Call
954-57-STAGE (78243) for informationï News-Journal
Center ï December 3 - Seaside Music Theater
- Annual Holiday Concert ï December 8 -
Cantus Christmas Concert / CFCE ï December
13 - Aladdin / ATAY ï December 15 - Preservation
Hall Jazz Band / CFCE / Daytona Beach /
Call 386-252-6200 for informationï Peabody
Auditorium ï Daytona Beach Symphony Society
2006-2007 Concert Season and Civic Ballet
of Volusia County performance season is
under way / Daytona Beach / Call 386-671-3460
for Ballet information / Call 386-253-2901
for Symphony Society information / Call
386-245-4545 for information |
| December 1 |
Light Up Flagler - The Christmas season
arrives in all twinkling glory with brilliant
lights along Flagler Avenue, even Santa
will make an appearance. Look for entertainment,
food and carolers in this opening volley
of the season. / 5 to 9pm / New Smyrna
Beach / Call 386-427-2256 for information |
| December 2 |
Annual Holiday Winter Wonderland Christmas
Parade & Boat Parade - New Smyrna Beach
celebrates with two parade events in one
day. The Winter Wonderland parade begins
at the Flagler Avenue parking lot and proceeds
to Orange Avenue via Canal Street. The
Boat Parade will line-up for a parade and
viewing at Marker 53 in Edgewater and travels
north to New Smyrna Beach. / Winter Wonderland
& Parade - 4:PM to 12AM / Boat Parade -
6 to 8:30PM / New Smyrna Beach |
| First Weekend in December |
Port Orange Holiday Celebrations - An
Arts and Crafts show is held at the Port
Orange City Center Complex followed by
an evening Tree Lighting and appearance
from Santa. The next day opens with the
Port Orange Christmas Parade! |
| Through December |
Holiday Fantasy of Lights - Tradewinds
Park North / Coconut Creek / Call 954-968-3885
for information |
| Continuing through December |
Seaside Music Theater - Winter Season
- Daytona Beach has the only professional
music theater in the Southeast which has
a full-pit orchestra to accompany performances.
/ Two performance venues in Daytona Beach
/ H-5 SMT Downtown -1200 W. International
Speedway Boulevard / DBCC Theater Center
- 176 N. Beach Street / Call 386-252-6200
for information & performance schedule.
|
| Continuing throughout December |
Daytona Beach Kennel Club Greyhound
Racing -Monday through Saturdays the Kennel
Club presents Greyhound racing with pari-mutuel
betting and simulcast wagering on thoroughbreds,
harness racing and jai-alai. Additional
features includes a Poker Room and Pavilion
Clubhouse Restaurant. / Daytona Beach Kennel
Club / 2201 W. International Speedway Boulevard
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-252-6484 for
information. |
| Mid December ‚ Champs Sports Bowl |
A major kick-off of the college football
bowl season played in the Florida Citrus
Bowl - 7:30 pm / One Citrus Bowl Plaza
/ 1610 West Church Street / Orlando / Call
407-849-2020 for box office information
|
| December 16 |
First Day of Hanukkah |
| Friday, December 22 |
Winter Solstice / Yule / First Day of
Winter |
| Monday, December 25 |
Christmas Day |
| Tuesday, December 26 |
First Day of Kwanzaa |
| December - 26 ‚ 30 |
World Karting Association Championships
- / Daytona Beach / Call 386-254-2700 for
information. |
| Late December |
Orlando Citrus Parade - Featuring floats
decked out in citrus fruit, this parade
also has entries from the main theme parks,
plus marching bands from the Capital One
Bowl participants, a few celebrities and
lots more plus it is nationally televised!
/ Downtown Orlando |
| Sunday, December 31 |
New Yearís Eve - Daytona Beach is a
great place to ring in the New Year, book
your rooms early. |
January
2007
to top |
Special Winter Performance Schedule for
January includes:ï Daytona Playhouse ï
New season of productions TBA / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-255-2431 for informationï
Mosaic Theatre's 2006-2007 ïÝNew season
is ongoing / Schedule TBA / American Heritage
Center for the Arts / Plantation / Call
954-57-STAGE (78243) for informationï Peabody
Auditorium ï Daytona Beach Symphony Society
2006-2007 Concert Season and Civic Ballet
of Volusia County performance season is
under way / Daytona Beach / Call 386-671-3460
for Ballet information / Call 386-253-2901
for Symphony Society information / Call
386-245-4545 for information |
| Monday, January 1, 2007 |
New Years Day - Celebrations continue
throughout the areaïCapital One Bowl -
A New Yearís Football Classic event takes
place in the Florida Citrus Bowl - 1 pm
/ One Citrus Bowl Plaza / 1610 West Church
Street / Orlando / Call 407-849-2020 for
box office information |
| Continuing through January |
Seaside Music Theater - Winter Season
- Daytona Beach has the only professional
music theater in the Southeast which has
a full-pit orchestra to accompany performances.
/ New venue at the News-Journal Center
/ Call 386-252-6200 for information & performance
schedule. |
| Mid Winter |
Daytona Winterfest - Sponsored by the
Daytona Beach Symphony Society, this annual
concert series features orchestras from
around the country and the world. / Box
Office: 100 S. Beach Street / Daytona Beach
/ Call 386-253-2901 for information & events
schedule |
| January 13 through 15 |
Martin Luther King Day Celebrations
- Weekend festivities in honor of Dr. Martin
Luther King held around the area and at
Bethune-Cookman College. / Daytona Beach |
| Monday, January 15 |
Martin Luther King Day - The yearís
first great three day weekend to plan a
warm getaway in Daytona Beach. |
| January 19 through 21 |
2007 Daytona Beach Boat Show |
| February 2007 |
Special Winter Performance Schedule for
February includes:ï Daytona Playhouse ï
New season of productions TBA / Daytona
Beach / Call 386-255-2431 for informationï
Mosaic Theatre's 2006-2007 ïÝNew season
is ongoing / Schedule TBA / American Heritage
Center for the Arts / Plantation / Call
954-57-STAGE (78243) for informationï Peabody
Auditorium ï Daytona Beach Symphony Society
2006-2007 Concert Season and Civic Ballet
of Volusia County performance season is
under way / Daytona Beach / Call 386-671-3460
for Ballet information / Call 386-253-2901
for Symphony Society information / Call
386-245-4545 for information |
| Continuing through February |
Seaside Music Theater - Winter Season
- Daytona Beach has the only professional
music theater in the Southeast which has
a full-pit orchestra to accompany performances.
/ New venue at the News-Journal Center
/ Call 386-252-6200 for information & performance
schedule. |
| February 4 through 18 |
Speedweeks at Daytona International
Speedway - The annual running of the open-wheel
Rolex 24 Hours endurance race is followed
during the second week by daily racing
leading up to the prestigious Daytona 500.
/ Daytona Beach International Speedway
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-253-RACE (7223)
for additional 2007 Speedweeks schedule.
Set dates are as follows:ï February 3 &
4 - Rolex 24 at Daytona - A round the clock
endurance sports car raceï February 10
through 17 - Preliminary Races, NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series & Daytona 500 Qualifyingï
February 18 - DAYTONA 500 - Itís NASCAR's
most prestigious race of the year! |
| Wednesday, February 14 |
St. Valentineís Day - Celebrate with
a romantic three or four day weekend in
Daytona Beach, a great place for couples
who love car and truck racing! |
| Monday, February 19 |
Presidentsí Day - Another great three
day weekend, or make it part of your Racing
holiday or an extended Valentine getaway.
/ Book your room now! |
| February 20 |
Fat Tuesday - Mardi Gras - On the Beach
- Finale of the pre-Lent festivities can
be found at local restaurants and clubs. |
| Additional 2007 Mega Events in Daytona
Beach |
Mark your calendars for popular events
occurring later in the year and reserve
your accommodations early! Events include:ï
March 1 through 11 ï Bike Week 2007 - Motorcycle
shows and exhibits throughout the area
as well as racing events are at the Daytona
International Speedway and the Daytona
Beach Municipal Stadium. The events include
musical concerts and festivities along
Beach Street and Main Street. / Daytona
Beach / Call 800-7854-1234 for information.
2006 Races at the Speedway include:ï TBA
- Daytona Supercross by Honda - A tri-oval
motorcycle race, under the lightsï Saturday,
March 10 ï 2007 - Daytona 200 by Arai -
A full day of motorcycle action at this
high-speed event.ïÝMay 22 through 25, 2007
- NCAA Division I Women's Golf National
Championships - This event is to be played
out on the LPGA International Legends Course
in Daytona Beach. ï Saturday, July 7 ï
2007 - 49th Annual NASCAR Pepsi 400 - NASCAR
returns to the Speedway to run under the
lights during the Independence Day weekend.
Fireworks extravaganza follows the race!
/ Daytona Beach International Speedway
/ Daytona Beach / Call 386-253-RACE (7223)
or 1-800-PITSHOP for tickets and information
ï July 13 through 29 ï 2007 - Florida International
Festival returns to Daytona Beach with
the London Symphony Orchestra. Once every
two years, the Florida International Festival
showcases Daytona Beach on the World Stage!
Seventeen days of international performances
includes the London Symphony Orchestra
(who have adopted Daytona Beach as their
summer home) as they celebrate their 102nd
year. / Peabody Auditorium / 600 Auditorium
Boulevard / Daytona Beach / Call 386-257-7790
for information ï October 18 through 21
ï 2007 - Bike ìOktoberfestî - This four
day event is the last fling before cool
weather sets in for motorcycle enthusiasts
from all over to grab one last ride. Lots
of parties, motorcycle promotions, races
and live entertainment including the mega
Buffalo Chip event at Daytona Speedway.
Event venues include the Speedway and Daytona
USA plus numerous city businesses. / Daytona
Beach / Call 800-7854-1234 for informationïÝMay
22 through 25, 2007 - NCAA Division I Women's
Golf National Championships - This event
is to be played out on the LPGA International
Legends Course in Daytona Beach. ï Saturday,
July 7 ï 2007 - 49th Annual NASCAR Pepsi
400 - NASCAR returns to the Speedway to
run under the lights during the Independence
Day weekend. Fireworks extravaganza follows
the race! / Daytona Beach International
Speedway / Daytona Beach / Call 386-253-RACE
(7223) or 1-800-PITSHOP for tickets and
information ï July 13 through 29 ï 2007
- Florida International Festival returns
to Daytona Beach with the London Symphony
Orchestra. Once every two years, the Florida
International Festival showcases Daytona
Beach on the World Stage! Seventeen days
of international performances includes
the London Symphony Orchestra (who have
adopted Daytona Beach as their summer home)
as they celebrate their 102nd year. / Peabody
Auditorium / 600 Auditorium Boulevard /
Daytona Beach / Call 386-257-7790 for information
ï October 18 through 21 ï 2007 - Bike ìOktoberfestî
- This four day event is the last fling
before cool weather sets in for motorcycle
enthusiasts from all over to grab one last
ride. Lots of parties, motorcycle promotions,
races and live entertainment including
the mega Buffalo Chip event at Daytona
Speedway. Event venues include the Speedway
and Daytona USA plus numerous city businesses.
/ Daytona Beach / Call 800-7854-1234 for
information. |
