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Akon brings his show to Universal Mardi Gras this week
March 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: The party goes on and on at Universal Studios Florida as the popular Mardi Gras celebration continues through mid-April. This week’s musical guest is Akon, the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter and one of the music industry’s fastest-rising stars.
Akon’s special mix of hip-hop, R&B and rap includes a number of chart-topping hits like Lonely, I Wanna Love You, Don’t Matter and Dangerous. He’s the first artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice.
A frequent guest on TV’s American Idol, Akon brings his act to Universal’s Mardi Gras at 8:30 pm on March 6, 2010.
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Epcot Flower & Garden Fest begins this week
Spring is in the air as the annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival kicks off at Disney World on March 3 and runs thru May 16, 2010,
This year’s event features more than 100 colorful and fun topiaries ranging from a 14-foot tall Goofy fishing to Lion King characters and, of course, Mickey and Minnie. Enjoy millions of blooms, hundreds of butterflies in the butterfly garden, and more. There’s also experts ready to provide gardening tips and demonstrations, and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the festival, you can also enjoy the Flower Power Concert Series featuring music from the 1960s and 1970s.
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Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday party at Universal CityWalk tonight
Get ready to celebrate. While the official Mardi Gras celebration kicks off in New Orleans, Mardi Gras Universal Studios style has already started in Orlando with a a long list of weekly concerts and parades plus fabulous food and plenty of beads.
The party really gets cranking tonight, Feb. 16, at Pat O’Brien’s within Universal CityWalk where the popular restaurant/club is hosting a Fat Tuesday celebration to kick off the Lenten season. From 4pm til close, you can enjoy a live party band, special drink discounts, New Orleans style food specials, stilt walkers, bead girls and plenty of other fun and entertainment.
Admission is free until 7 p.m.
After 7 p.m., admission is $8 per person or $20 for a VIP ticket offering private balcony access, light appetizers from 4-8 pm and free admission to select CityWalk clubs.
This week’s Mardi Gras concert features the music of Blondie and lead singer Deborah Harry. Ranging from disco and punk to new wave and hip hop, Blondie is best known for hits like Call Me, The Tide is High, One Way or Another, Heart of Glass and Rapture.
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Celebrate Fat Tuesday at Pat O’Brien’s Universal CityWalk
The Mardi Gras celebration is in full swing at Universal Studios Orlando Resort. With weekly parades and concerts, lots of great food and plenty of beads, there’s a definite taste of New Orleans in the air.
The party amps up on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Pat O’Brien’s within Universal CityWalk. The restaurant/club will be hosting a Fat Tuesday celebration to kick off the Lenten season.
From 4pm til close, you can enjoy a live party band, special drink discounts, New Orleans style food specials, stilt walkers, bead girls and plenty of other fun and entertainment.
Admission is free until 7 pm. After 7, admission is $8 per person or $20 for a VIP ticket offering private balcony access, light appetizers from 4-8 pm and free admission to select CityWalk clubs.
For additional information on Mardi Gras events at Universal Orlando or discount Orlando vacation packages and theme park tickets, visit www.OrlandoThemeParkVacations.com. Or to register for a free resort getaway sweepstakes, go to www.WestgateReservations.com/sweepstakes.cfm.
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Hard Rock’s Velvet Sessions to feature A Flock of Seagulls
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort presents its monthly Velvet Sessions concert featuring A Flock of Seagulls on Feb. 25, 2010.
The band, which reached its peak of popularity during the ’80s, is best known for the hit “I Ran.”
Velvet Sessions is open to adults age 21 and over. The evening includes specialty drinks and hors d’ouevres which are included in the price from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Starting at 8:30 p.m., additional cocktails are available at a cash bar while the band takes the stage in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Parking is free at the hotel situated adjacent to Universal Studios theme park.
Admission for the Velvet Sessions program is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For details, see www.UniversalOrlando.com.
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Mardi Gras kicks off this weekend at Universal Orlando
With music, parades and the biggest street party imaginable, Mardi Gras celebrates its 15th year in Orlando, FL with an amazing concert lineup featuring some of the biggest names in pop, rock, R&B, country, and hip-hop performing live in the Universal Music Plaza.
KC & the Sunshine Band get the party rolling on Feb. 6 - the first of 13 nights of concerts and Mardi Gras good times. Experience the fun, the colorful costumes, live street musicians and performers, dazzling floats and the delicious and authentic Cajun food. And let’s not forget about the beads…lots of beads!
Mardi Gras is part of your regular admission to Universal Studios. Visit www.OrlandoThemeParkVacations.com for information on discount Universal Orlando theme park tickets and discount Orlando vacation packages. Or see www.WestgateReservations.com for discount hotel and resort accommodations near Universal Studios.
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Check out the musical celebrations coming to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens at Bands, Brew & BBQ 2010
There will be plenty of music, food, beverages and fun across Central Florida when SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay presents their annual Bands, Brew & BBQ 2010 - weekends throughout February.
This feel-good music festival and live concert series offers fabulous concerts, great BBQ food and ice-cold beer. It’s your chance to kick back, enjoy the music of your favorite bands, and experience the fun-filled attractions of the theme parks.
Bands, Brew & BBQ 2010 kicks off at SeaWorld on Feb. 6 with special guest performer LeAnn Rimes. The fun moves to Busch Gardens on Feb. 7 with a concert starring Dennis DeYoung featuring the music of STYX.
For more information on central Florida’s theme parks, details on discount tickets and savings on accommodations, visit www.OrlandoThemeParkVacations.com or www.WestgateReservations.com.
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The party starts Feb. 6 at Universal’s Mardi Gras!
The best concerts! The most spectacular parade! More fun than ever! It’s all part of Universal Orlando’s annual Mardi Gras celebration.
Bring on the music! Bring on the parade! Bring on the party! Now’s the time to celebrate 15 years of Mardi Gras with the event’s most amazing concert line-up ever, featuring some of the biggest names in popular music. Concerts will be held every Saturday night from Feb. 6 thru April 17, 2010, as well as Sunday, Feb. 14 and Friday, April 9, 2010
Enjoy authentic Cajun food vendors, outrageous street performers, a non-stop party and LOTS of Mardi Gras beads! The fun begins with February 6 with KC and the Sunshine Band kicking off the musical celebration.
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Universal Mardi Gras Concert Lineup Set
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida features 13 Nights of fun, music and entertainment: February 6 - April 17, 2010 (11 Saturday nights PLUS Sunday, Feb. 14 and Friday, Apr. 9)
2010 CONCERT LINEUP
February 6 - KC & The Sunshine Band
February 13 - Heart
Sunday, February 14 - Kool & The Gang
February 20 - Blondie
February 27 - Dierks Bentley
March 6 - Akon
March 13 - Aretha Franklin
March 20 - Miranda Lambert
March 27 - 3 Doors Down
April 3 - The Beach Boys
Friday, April 9 - Sheryl Crow
April 10 - Flo Rida
April 17 - Chicago
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Will Host the Night of Joy Celebration 26th Year!
Book your Orlando vacations around September 11-12, 2009 and enjoy the Disney Christian music event. Disney Hollywood Studios will host Disney’s contemporary Christian music event, Night of Joy, now in its 27th year by presenting an unprecedented lineup of Christian music artists.
The Night of Joy artists perform on several stages around Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park, which means you can choose from different musical performances and locations throughout the festival. The entire lineup for the 2009 Night of Joy has been announced with a total of 19 stellar acts taking the stage, including Chris Tomlin, P.O.D., NewsBoys, Kutless, NeedtoBreathe, Leeland, Superchick, Francesca Battistelli, MercyMe, Flyleaf, Skillet, Jars of Clay, Family Force 5, GRITS, Mandisa, Revive, Abandon, Above the Golden State, and Josh Wilson.
