Culturally Daytona Beach

Whether you're a novice or an expert in the field of Arts & Entertainment or your just looking for fun, different things to do in the Daytona Beach area, then this is the site to help you plan your entertainment options.

You'll find lots of unexpected treasures throughout the Daytona Beach area. From historic sites, to world class museums and live performances by world class artists and talented locals. If festivals are your interest, we've got plenty of them too. Simply browse through our site and discover the world of Arts & Entertainment - Daytona Beach style!

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Ocean Walk 10 Movies Bring you Live Opera....What a great way to experience the moving performances of opera at the Met, live from the comfort of your Daytona Beach seat enjoy this seasons performances in HD. Enjoy everything from TOSCA to HAMLET during this season performance running from Oct. 2009 to May 2010. Click to learn more, http://www.oceanwalkshoppes.com/ or click here

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Love a great play? Try our own local Daytona Playhouse - shows sure to keep you in your seat!

Daytona Playhouse is located at 100 Jessamine Blvd. Daytona Beach (3 blocks North of Seabreeze). For more information call 386.255.2431 or 877.228.1001 or visit:www.daytonaplayhouse.org.

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Atlantic Center for the Arts' Classes, Events, and Exhibitions

March 28 - June 13, 2009
Exhibition: Works by Will Cotton

Exhibition of paintings by Master Artist-in-Residence Will Cotton. Cotton's work explores themes of overindulgence and insatiability. Painting from confectionary landscapes he builds in the studio, his work often depicts an imagined utopia and its inhabitants.

Atlantic Center for the Arts
1414 Art Center Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
386.427.6975
www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org

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Pat Benatar in Concert

June 26, 2009 - 7:30pm

For more information call 386-671-3462

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HIPPIEFEST SUMMER TOUR TO BRING PEACE, LOVE AND
HAPPINESS TO DAYTONA BEACH AUGUST 7

On Friday, August 7 @ 7:30 p.m., the fourth annual Hippiefest tour ("A Concert for Peace & Love") will kick off at The Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach with a line-up that will feature such stellar performers from the sixties and seventies as Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals, The Turtles, featuring Flo & Eddie, Dennie Laine, formerly of the Moody Blues, and Badfinger, featuring Joey Molland.

Just prior to this spectacular line-up is a street festival starting at 4 p.m. on Auditorium Boulevard in front of the Peabody. It's sure to get parents, grandparents and kids in the mood for the groovy concert to follow at 7:30 p.m. Let the sun shine in and have some psychedelic fun this summer!
Hippiefest captures the spirit of Woodstock and other great music festivals of the era, and you don't want to miss it! Tickets for HIPPIEFEST can be purchased at the Peabody Auditorium Box Office, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, by calling (800)745-3000, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Ticket prices range from $45 - $32, plus service fees. For additional information, please call the box office at 386-671-3462, or go to the website at www.PeabodyAuditorium.org.

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Museum of Arts & Sciences

THE CLASSICAL WORLD:
FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART
March 14, 2008 through August 2009 - The Elaine and Thurman Gillespy, Jr. Gallery

The Classical World is a long-term loan exhibition of 200 plus rare Greek and Roman antiquities from the collection of the Tampa Museum of Art. Recognized as the finest collection of its kind in the southeastern United States, The Classical World surveys the material culture of the Mediterranean area from the Neolithic period to the Roman Imperial period, roughly 8500 BC to 476 AD.

Highlights of the MOAS installation include an elegant and rare marble head of the serene Athena, and a breathtaking marble torso of Aphrodite. MOAS Chief Curator, Cynthia Duval notes, 'In great part, my own fascination with the Tampa loan lies in the wide variety of ceramic vases, bowls and containers in the collection, once used in public ceremonies and private life. Illustrated with scenes of the everyday interspersed with famed figures of mythology, each piece tells a story that makes classical Greece come alive; figures from antiquity encircle, enhance and emphasize usage and focus on cultural beliefs."

These rare and beautiful objects combine to lead the visitor into an intimate vision of the culture, values, and rituals of the classical world, and above all, offer an all-absorbing appreciation of classical civilization and artistic creativity. The Classical World: From the Collection of the Tampa Museum of Art is an expansive display that speaks to everyone, appealing to all senses and tastes by encapsulating history, design and beauty through many different examples of creativity.

For more information visit:www.moas.org.
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Two New Exhibitions
June 2, 2009 - September 12, 2009

Departures IV: Daytona State College/ UCF Graduation Student Exhibition

The 4th in the Southeast Museum of Photography's continuing series of Departures exhibitions will feature new photographic art by emerging Florida Photographers.

Images of Recovery

The therapeutic photography program at Stewart-Marchman Treatment Center in Daytona Beach has been led by Patrick Van Dusen for more than 12 years. This exhibition features key images and commentary, by substance abuse program participants, from the center. Patrick Van Dusen is faculty member at Daytona State College's photography school. This exhibition is part of our annual faculty focus.

The Southeast Museum of Photography is a service of Daytona State College. 1200 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. For more information call 386.506.4475 or visit:www.smponline.org. Free admission and parking.

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Tulpan
100 minutes : China: Comedy/ Drama: Not rated : Subtitled

Tulpan is the saga of Asa, a shy young man who searches for a wife under extreme conditions. He's a nomadic shepherd just returned from military service, the Kazakh steepe he cals home is vast and empty... and the only eligible young lady for miles around - her name's Tulpan - rejects him because of his big ears. There's no room for mush in filmmaker Sergery Dvortsevoy's triumphan, intimate drama, not when the necessities of daily life are so elemental, and so tenderly observed.

Presented by Cinematique
July 8, 15 at 12pm
July 11 at 2pm
July 3, 9, 10, 16 at 7pm

Love Affair (1939)
88 minutes : USA : Classic Romance: Not rated :

Irene Dunne, Charles Boyer. Director Leo McCarey even remade this masterpiece as "An Affair to Remember." A wealthy playboy falls for a beautiful woman on a cruise. They agree to meet again in six months to see if their love is meant to be.

Presented by Cinematique
July 22, 29 at 12pm
July 18, 25 at 2pm
July 17, 23, 24, 30 at 7pm

In Search of a Midnight Kiss
90 minutes : USA : Romantic Comedy : Not Rated : In Black & White

A Wood Allen-like protagonist, pushed to date by his roommate, pairs with an oddball woman he finds at an online dating site.

Presented by Cinematique
August 5, 12 at 12pm
August 1, 8 at 2pm
July 31, August 6, 7, 13 at 7pm

In Love We trust
115 minutes : China : Drama : Not Rated : Subtitled

A divorced couple learsn that the only way to save their little daughter hehe, who suffers from a blood diseas, is to have another child. Now both remarried, Mei Zhu and Xiao Lu are forced to test their love and their commitment to one another by putting their current relationships in danger. A story of parenthood, love , married life, betrayal, trust, and giving, which touches upon changes in contemporary society and family life, as well as the moral and ethical dilemmas brought on bye modernity.

Presented by Cinematique
August 19, 26 at 12pm
August 15, 22 at 2pm
August 14, 20, 21, 27 at 7pm

Charade (1963)
113 minutes : USA : Classic Suspense : Not Rated

Stanley Donen spins the saga of a wealthy widow suddenly penniless in Paris, where a handsome gentlemen with a hidden agenda dahes to her aid. And the chase for much missing money is on.

Presented by Cinematique
September 2, 9 at 12pm
August 29, September 5 at 2pm
August 28, September 3, 4, 10 at 7pm

At The Book Store Cinema - 410 South Nova Road, Ormond Beach

For information on tickets or becoming a member call 386.252.3778 or visit:www.cinematique.org.

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The Museum of Florida Art Family Fun Day 2009

The Museum of Florida Art invites you to come out and 'Make Art a Family Affair' during Family Fun Day, a free fun-filled day promising to delight and excite the imagination.

Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 10 am to 2 pm. The event, which will showcase a special art exhibition featuring student artworks from the Summer Camp Create participants, includes activities for the entire family.
Our children's art exhibition was huge success for us last year. We are expecting and an even bigger and better showing of work this year as we kick off our new fall classes and workshops.' Pam Coffman, Exhibitions Coordinator

The free family-friendly event will also include: complementary admission to the Museum, hands-on art activities, artist demonstrations, gallery tours and a preview of our new Children's Art Annex.

Family Fund Day is an opportunity for families to experience art together. We hope this event will bring new families into the Museum of Florida Art to see and experience all we have to offer.' Kathryn Peterson Administration & Marketing Director

Visitors of all ages will enjoy these activities and find the visit to be a most memorable and enriching experience. This is a time for families to come and unleash their creative side, to make art, explore the museum, and most of all have fun! At the Museum of Florida Art, we are committed to 'Make Art a Family Affair,' provide quality educational programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and art resources and materials that inform, invoke and inspire people of all ages.

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Confessions of a Suburban Primitive: Paintings by Carl Knickerbocker
On Exhibit: June 12-August 23, 2009 (Lower MAIN Gallery)
Gallery Talk with Jeanine Taylor: August 18, 2009 at 11am

Carl Knickerbockeris a true outsider artist. He describes himself as a Suburban Primitive and mainly paints large works. His work encompasses the world of politics, tourism, and themes related to current cultural aspects of our society.

Imagining Flora and Fauna: Oleda Baker, A Naive Painter
On Exhibit: June 12-August 23, 2009 (Chris Harris Permanent Collection Gallery)
Coffee, Tea, & Art with Oleda Baker: July 15, 2009 10-11:30am

Oleda Baker's naive works evoke a dream like state. If one were to describe her paintings, one might say they were mysterious with the view having a sens of being part of the picture. At the very least, Oleda's creations do not leave the viewer's emotions untouched. Her style is of soft edges and rounded shapes.

Eye of the Needle: Fiber Art by Katherince K. Allen, Eleanor A. McCain
and Barbara W. Watler
On Exhibit: June 12-August 23, 2009 (Dorothy Johnson Gallery, Libby West & Ann West Hall Gallery, and the Florida Art Gallery)

This exhibit refers to the legacy of stitching and cloth as coming from and through then hands of woment. The artists who comprise the exhibit are ntionally and internationally known for their expressive power with thread, cloth, and color.

For more information call 386-734-4371
www.museumoffloridaart.org

The Museum of Florida Art is located in the Cultural Arts Center at 600 North Woodland Blvd. in DeLand, Florida. Galleries are open Tues. - Sat.10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Admission is only $3.00. Children under 12, Museum Members and Sunday's are Free.

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Bandshell Live !!! Quality family variety show entertainment on Friday evenings this summer. Presented by the City of Daytona Beach Cultural Services Department in partnership with Hometown Entertainment.

Upcoming Bandshell Events:

www.daytonabandshell.com

FREE ADMISSION - For your comfort bring a lawn chair. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the Bandshell. NO coolers, umbrellas or glass containers.

Bandshell is located on the ocean behind Ocean Walk Village. For information contact Wyatt Davis at 386.852.7890.

Cirque Dreams: Illumination
September 24, 2009

Get ready for the all new CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION from the creators of the groundbreaking hit and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway, CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy. Journey into the depths of a city that ignites with illumination, suspense and theatrical innovation turns EVERDAY ORDINARY…INTO BRIGHT AND EXTRAORDINARY!

The international sensation is back and ready to leave dents on stages all across North America. Created by Olivier Award-winning choreographer Dein Perry, with a construction site set by designer/director Nigel Triffitt, and a driving score by composer Andrew Wilkie, TAP DOGS is a rough, tough, rocking theatrical entertainment

Get an early start on your 'holiday mood' when Mannheim Steamroller kicks off their Christmas tour at the Peabody Auditorium. Created by Chip Davis, Mannheim Steamroller's signature sound is where classical and modern-day rock, acoustic and electronic music meet. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the '18th century rock band' that has become one of the most popular and best-selling acts in the last 30 years.

AVENUE Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award® winner for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, AVENUE Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called 'one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see' by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risque and downright entertaining way.

Whatever your troubles, you will forget them at the Cabaret. Sally Bowles, a middle-class lass from Chelsea, London, is working as a singer at Berlin's Kit-Kat Club and trying her best to live the thrillingly decadent life which the city is supposed to offer. Into her orbit comes Cliff Bradshaw, a young American writer, and Sally soon moves in to join him in his room in the boarding house run by Fraulein Schneider.

TALE AS OLD AS TIME, TRUE AS IT CAN BE. Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Daytona! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide.

Broadway in Daytona Beach / The Peabody Auditorium
600 Auditorium Boulevard / Daytona Beach, FL 32118
386.671.3462