Move over Meryl Streep: There’s a new Mamma Mia in town! On March 6, the WDPAC will be opening its latest community production of Mamma Mia. It’s a story of love and hidden pasts. When young Sophie Sheridan is about to married, she discovers that her estranged father could be one of three men! To figure out the paternal mystery,...
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Be a part of the magic on Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd, 2020 when Historic Downtown Sanford transforms into a premier art festival and experience! Over 125 regionally and nationally accredited fine artists and craftsmen will line our charming brick streets with a selection of paintings, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, photography, jewelry, blown glass and much more! Art-In-Action --...
A lineup of 81 short films will be shown Feb. 13-16 at the 10th Annual Love Your Shorts Film Festival, including the festival’s first time of showing a block of international films. The festival will be held at the historic 1923 Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Historic Downtown Sanford. In addition to the block of international entries – from...
Hey, neighbor! It’s about time for you to come on down to Theater West End, or as we like to call it now… Armadillo Acres II. Starting January 24, director Derek Critzer will wow you with the boisterous and sometimes downright loud tenants of America’s favorite fictional trailer park at the center of The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Be...
The Sanford Historical Society presents Kathryn Smith, who will sign copies of her book, Gertie; The Fabulous Life of Gertrude Sanford Legendre, Heiress, Explorer, Socialite, Spy. Ms Legendre was the granddaughter of Henry Sanford, founder of the City of Sanford. She was a daring explorer and was the first American woman in uniform held as a POW by the Germans in WW II. ...
The City of Sanford is pleased to announce the creation of the Supplemental Economic and Tourism Development Tax Rebate. The City of Sanford’s leadership desires to ensure the advancement of a vibrant economy to benefit its’ citizens. To that end, the City Commission approved the creation of a new tax rebate which allows the city to assist projects and companies...
An enchanting musical tale, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND tells the story of forbidden love between two people from different worlds. Originally inspired by The Little Mermaid and Romeo & Juliet, this award-winning musical is set on an island in the French Antilles where social prejudices run deep and Caribbean music plays hot. Dazzling choreography, lush ballads and rousing choral numbers...
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will transform into an evening wonderland of lights during the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild starting in November. This limited engagement cultural event will dazzle guests with over 30 larger-than-life sculptural LED lantern displays featuring plants, animals, and traditional Asian elements, including a nearly 200-foot-long dragon. “This festival perfectly integrates cultural traditions...
If you love great wine and tasty food, the Sanford Wine Walk is for you! Unlimited wine tastings, food pairings, shopping, fun with friends and you have the makings of a delicious evening in historic downtown Sanford. Join Theater West End Wednesday, September 25 from 6:00-9:00pm and enjoy wines in over a dozen designated tasting locations in and around historic...
