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MOUNT DORA CRAFT FAIR ROLLS IN OCT. 27-28

10/19/2018

As cooler weather returns, so does one of Central Florida's biggest craft fairs. The heart of downtown Mount Dora comes alive on October 27 and 28 with more than 400 crafters from across the country.

The Mount Dora Craft Fair is a top-ranked event featuring an eclectic mix of handmade items ranging from jewelry, photography and textiles to paintings, leather goods and woodwork. Downtown’s many unique stores and restaurants are also open during fair hours.

The festival runs Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking restrictions begin in the late afternoon on Friday to allow for the vendors to set up. There will be free shuttles provided from public parking locations including Mount Dora High School and Mount Dora Christian Academy. The Train will also be offering free rides coming out of Tavares.

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EUSTIS HOSTS GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

10/10/2018

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They are local hidden gems. The talent filling many churches and hearts on Sundays is often only enjoyed by the lucky congregations. A new Eustis event is about to change that.

The city’s inaugural Community of One Gospel Festival in Ferran Park will fill the air downtown with seven different gospel choirs beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 13, and continuing to 9 p.m.

The family-friendly festival will offer continuous live music with energetic performances by Eustis’ own Jenisis, the Community Choir which consists of area residents, plus Fort Lauderdale’s El Shaddai Praise Team and performances by university choirs from Bethune-Cookman University, University of Central Florida, and the University of South Florida (see schedule below). There will also be local food and crafts vendors, and a kids zone.

Community of One Gospel Festival is the brainchild of Reverend Andrew Haywood, a Eustis resident, who is excited to bring the community together with music. “This is a great way to reach the community and touch their hearts,” says Reverend Haywood.

The festival will conclude with a special performance at 8 p.m. featuring Wess Morgan, a pastor, recording artist, songwriter and winner of a BMI Gospel Song of the Year. Morgan has also made appearances on the Mo’Nique Show, BET’s Sunday Best and Super Bowl Gospel Celebration.

2018 Gospel Festival Entertainment Lineup
11:00 a.m. – Gospel Choir at USF
12:30 p.m. – El Shaddai Praise Team
2:00 p.m. – UCF Gospel & Cultural Choir
3:30 p.m. – Jenisis
5:00 p.m. – Community of One Choir
6:30 p.m. – BCU Inspirational Gospel Choir
8:00 p.m. – Wess Morgan

Admission to the festival is free. Ferran Park is located at 250 Ferran Park Drive in Eustis. For more news and events in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, click here. To get the area's top stories in your inbox once a month, sign up for the free monthly issue of Mount Dora Buzz.

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SAVE NOV. 3 FOR MOUNT DORA'S PREMIER CULTURAL EVENT

10/1/2018

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One thing is certain: Art of the Deal is far from a typical fundraiser. It's a hybrid party with blackjack tables, a DJ, edgy entertainment, great food and a lively dance floor.

The annual semi-formal event is the area's premiere social and cultural party hosted by Mount Dora Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 3, in downtown Mount Dora.

Art of the Deal takes place at the Donnelly Park building and a large adjacent party tent. Once inside, party-goers encounter a body-art performance, red carpet photos, live art performances, plus catering by Pisces Rising and an open bar. The theme for this year’s event is “Through the Looking Glass.” Guests are encouraged to dress up in the Alice in Wonderland theme.

While the entertainment and gaming tables keep some guests busy, others flock to the expansive silent auction with items ranging from gift certificates, artwork, artisan jewelry, theme park tickets and other coveted items. Before the end of the night, all eyes are fixed on the friendly, yet competitive, live auction that tempts bidders with foreign travel and large works of original art.

Proceeds benefit the Mount Dora Center for the Arts to provide scholarships for children’s summer arts camp and to support youth outreach programs, educational classes and exhibits to the community.

Art of the Deal will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased here.

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LOCAL HALLOWEEN FUN FOR KIDS

10/1/2018

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Searching for fun, local Halloween activities for the kids? Grab your calendar, here’s the list for little kids and big kids alike.

OCT. 6, 2018
Pumpkin Chuckin’ Contest
Watch local teams compete with their catapult to accurately launch pumpkins at a target 100 feet away.
Where: East Lake County Library, 24214 SR 46, Sorrento

OCT. 24, 2018
Halloween Spooktacular, Mount Dora
The free community event features ghost stories, candy, food trucks, music, games and inside activities.
Where: Donnelly Park Building, 530 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Oct. 26, 2018
Boo! Fest, Tavares
Free festival for the whole family with costume contest for kids, hayrides, DJ, carnival games, spooky storytelling, zombie zumba, Blonde Ambition, and more.
Where: Downtown Tavares
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

OCT. 27, 2018
Howl-o-ween Parade, Mount Dora
Kids are invited to wear their favorite costumes for a parade throughout our Butterfly Garden and the library, joined by PAWS therapy dogs who will also be in costume! After the parade, children are invited to read stories to PAWS therapy dogs and enjoy treats and a library book.
Ages: 12 & under
Where: W.T. Bland Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Time: 2 p.m.

OCT. 27, 2018
Special Effects Demo
VAMP, the Vocational Academy of Makeup and Prosthetics, will be doing the demonstration followed by a special screening of George A. Romero's 1968 classic film Night of the Living Dead.
Where: W.T. Bland Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Time: 3 p.m.

OCT. 27, 2018
Night of the Living Dead film screening
Free showing of screening of George A. Romero's 1968 classic film Night of the Living Dead.
Where: W.T. Bland Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Time: 4:30 p.m.

OCT. 31, 2018
Toddler & Preschool Costume Party
Where: W.T. Bland Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora
Time: 10:30 a.m.

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STEAMPUNK SHOW RETURNS TO MOUNT DORA IN OCTOBER

10/1/2018

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Mount Dora’s Steampunk and Industrial Show has grown to what is arguably the largest festival of its kind in the Southeast. The event is set under the oak trees at Renningers Antique Center and features vendors, steampunk entertainers and artists. The show takes place twice a year in October and January.

“Steampunk,” first coined in 1987, refers to the Victorian age of steam-powered machines melded with the “punk” attitude of non-conformity, creativity and unrestrained individuality. This science-fiction genre is present in art, music, fashion, film and especially literature. During the show it’s very common to see fans of the the genre decked out in creative Steampunk costumes.

The two-day event features the performance troupe Phantasmagoria, sword-swallower Vera Vermillion, plus live music that includes The Cog is Dead, Vlad the DJ with Special Guest Lady Anna, Jig in a Milestone, and The Black Velvet Band. There will also be an escape room, teapot races and parasol dueling.

The Steampunk Industrial Show runs October 20 through 21 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Renningers Antique Center, 20651 US 441, Mount Dora. Get the schedule of events for the weekend show here. Parking and admission are free.

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MOUNT DORA WELCOMES ARTISTS IN THE ALLEY

10/1/2018

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Watch for a new art event in downtown Mount Dora. Art in the Alley will be hosted by Mount Dora Center for the Arts (MDCA) on every second Friday beginning in October.

The free downtown event will showcase art, handmade goods, and musicians along Royellou Alley from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Participating galleries, including Painting Outside the Lines with 17 artists and Jane Slivka Gallery will be open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The cost for artists and musicians to participate is $10, once their application has been approved. Interested artists and musicians should contact MDCA for an application.

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MOUNT DORA CRAFT FAIR ROLLS IN OCT. 27-28

EUSTIS HOSTS GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

SAVE NOV. 3 FOR MOUNT DORA'S PREMIER CULTURAL EVENT

LOCAL HALLOWEEN FUN FOR KIDS

STEAMPUNK SHOW RETURNS TO MOUNT DORA IN OCTOBER

MOUNT DORA WELCOMES ARTISTS IN THE ALLEY

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