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Nov. 12-Dec. 30 — Elf The Musical<br />
Performances<br />
Orlando Repertory Theater in Partnership<br />
With UCF, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando,<br />
presents performances of Elf The Musical.<br />
Showtimes vary, and ticket prices start at<br />
$15. For more information, call 407-896-<br />
7365 or visit orlandorep.com.<br />
Nov. 22 — Thanksgiving Buffet<br />
Café Gauguin at Rosen Centre Hotel,<br />
9840 International Drive, Orlando, hosts<br />
a Thanksgiving buffet, including seasonal<br />
highlights like turkey, an omelet and waffle<br />
station, a pasta and paella station, a<br />
seafood station with crab claws, a carving<br />
station with herb-crusted pork loin with<br />
apricots and figs, desserts, complimentary<br />
champagne and mimosas, and much more.<br />
Valet parking is free. Reservations are recommended.<br />
Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Cost:<br />
$47.95, adults; $17.95, children 4-12;<br />
free for children younger than 4. Prices<br />
do not include tax and service charge.<br />
For more information, call 407-996-8551,<br />
email cafegauguin@rosencentre.com or visit<br />
rosencentre.com/holiday.<br />
Nov. 22 — Thanksgiving Buffet<br />
Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive,<br />
Orlando, hosts a Thanksgiving buffet,<br />
including complimentary wine and parking.<br />
Reservations are recommended. Time: noon-<br />
5 p.m. Cost: $42.95 per adult for prepaid<br />
reservation through Nov. 15, $45.95 per<br />
adult after Nov. 15; $18.95, children 4-11;<br />
free for children younger than 4. Prices do<br />
not include tax and service charge. For more<br />
information, call 407-996-0256 or visit<br />
www.rosenplaza.com/holiday.<br />
Nov. 22 — Thanksgiving Buffet<br />
Café Osceola at Rosen Shingle Creek,<br />
9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, hosts a<br />
Thanksgiving buffet, including complimentary<br />
champagne and mimosas, Thanksgiving<br />
classics, multiple chef stations, sushi and<br />
more. Valet parking is free. Reservations<br />
are required. Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.<br />
Cost: $69.95, adults; $29.95, children<br />
4-11; free for children 3-younger. Prices<br />
do not include tax and service charge.<br />
Florida residents receive a 25 percent<br />
discount. Don’t forget to ask about Rosen<br />
Shingle Creek’s stay packages. For more<br />
information, call 407-996-3663, email<br />
eweinstein@rosenshinglecreek.com or visit<br />
rosenshinglecreek.com/holiday.<br />
Nov. 23 — Black Friday Sale<br />
Zero Gravity Fitness, 2910 Maguire Road,<br />
Orlando, holds a Black Friday sale, during<br />
which a discount of 10 percent is given<br />
off purchases. Time: 8 a.m.-noon. For more<br />
information, call 407-654-2600 or visit<br />
zerogravityfitness.net.<br />
Nov. 25 — Handel’s Messiah<br />
Performance<br />
Bob Carr Theater, 401 W. Livingston St.,<br />
Orlando, hosts the 46th annual performance<br />
of Handel’s Messiah, featuring the Messiah<br />
Choral Society, led by John Sinclair. Time:<br />
3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information,<br />
visit messiahchoralsociety.org.<br />
Dec. 1 — Songs Of The Season Concert<br />
The Seneff Arts Plaza at Dr. Phillips Center<br />
for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia<br />
Ave., Orlando, hosts the second annual<br />
Songs of the Season, a free outdoor holiday<br />
concert. Picnics are welcome, but<br />
alcohol is prohibited. (In the event of inclement<br />
weather, the concert is Dec. 2 at the<br />
same time.) Time: 7 p.m. Tickets are not<br />
required. For more information, visit www.<br />
drphillipscenter.org/events/tickets/2018/<br />
songs-of-the-season.<br />
Dec. 1 & 2 — Holiday Home Tour<br />
The Celebration Foundation presents<br />
the 20th annual Holiday Home Tour, a<br />
www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com x November 1 — 14, 2018 x 37<br />
self-guided tour that takes visitors on a journey<br />
through more than a dozen of the town’s<br />
decorated home. Visitors can enter homes<br />
to see beautiful decorations and custom<br />
New Urbanism architecture by The Walt<br />
Disney Co. Time: Saturday from 3-9 p.m.<br />
and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Cost: $20, with<br />
proceeds benefiting the many programs/<br />
initiatives the foundation offers Osceola<br />
County. For more information or to purchase<br />
tickets, call 407-566-1234 or visit<br />
celebrationfoundation.org.<br />
Dec. 7 — Holiday Concert<br />
Community Presbyterian Church, 511<br />
Celebration Ave., Celebration, hosts<br />
Celebration Foundation’s Brass Band<br />
Holiday Concert. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost:<br />
$25, with proceeds benefiting the programs<br />
and initiatives the foundation offers<br />
Osceola County. For more information, call<br />
407-566-1234.<br />
Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 — Dance<br />
Showcases & The Nutcracker Ballet<br />
Performances<br />
Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal<br />
Blvd., Orlando, hosts dance showcases by<br />
the School of Dance Arts of Sanford and<br />
performances of The Nutcracker Ballet by<br />
Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance students.<br />
Time: Select Fridays and Saturdays from<br />
6:30-7:15 p.m. Admission is free. For more<br />
information, call 407-996-9939, email<br />
aleniz@rosenshinglecreek.com or visit<br />
rosenshinglecreek.com/holiday.<br />
Dec. 8 — Holiday Amaryllis Festival<br />
The historic Nehrling Gardens, 2267<br />
Hempel Ave., Gotha, hosts the Holiday<br />
Amaryllis Festival, including amaryllis<br />
bulbs and plants for sale, live music, naturethemed<br />
vendors, food, a gift shop, silent<br />
auction, eco-activities for children and a<br />
visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10<br />
a.m.-2 p.m. for family photos. Attendees<br />
are encouraged to bring a new toy or a<br />
nonperishable food item for a local charity.<br />
Those who do receive a ticket for a prize<br />
drawing. Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is<br />
free. For more information, call 407-445-<br />
9977, email info@nehrlinggardens.org or<br />
visit www.nehrlinggardens.org.<br />
Dec. 8, 15 & 22 — Winter Wonderland<br />
Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal<br />
Blvd., Orlando, hosts Winter Wonderland<br />
at Rosen Shingle Creek, including festive fun<br />
for all ages. Activities include rides on the<br />
Shingle Creek Express, face painting, meet<br />
and greets with the Shingle Creek elves,<br />
a photo booth, karaoke, a special chocolate<br />
display in the decorated lobby, and<br />
dance showcases and performances of The<br />
Nutcracker Ballet from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Time:<br />
6:30-9:30 p.m. The cost is free when dining<br />
at the hotel. For more information, call 407-<br />
996-9939, email aleniz@rosenshinglecreek.<br />
com or visit rosenshinglecreek.com/holiday.<br />
Dec. 25 — Christmas Day Buffet<br />
Café Osceola at Rosen Shingle Creek,<br />
9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, hosts a<br />
Christmas Day buffet, including traditional<br />
favorites and unique surprises like roasted<br />
turkey, herb- and garlic-crusted prime rib,<br />
sushi, chef-staffed carving stations, desserts,<br />
and unlimited champagne and mimosas for<br />
guests 21-older. Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost:<br />
$69.95, adults; $29.95, children 4-11;<br />
free for children 3-younger. Prices do not<br />
include tax and service charge. Florida<br />
residents get a 25 percent discount. For<br />
more information, call 407-996-3663,<br />
email eweinstein@shinglecreek.com or visit<br />
rosenshinglecreek.com/holiday.<br />
Dec. 25 — Christmas Day Buffet<br />
Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive,<br />
Orlando, hosts a Christmas Day buffet, with<br />
holiday favorites like turkey, candied yams,<br />
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