BRITISH EVENTS ACROSS FLORIDA. [Except Miami---see its own page on this website]
Scroll down to the bottom for British events in various Florida cities.
HOLLYWOOD British events att Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. INFO/Tiockets www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com [954] 327-7625 BRITISH STARS CONSTANTLY APPEARING THERE...[Previously Paul Potts, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Engelbert Humperdinck]
2008: Moody
Blues, one of the greatest British groups ever, on March 25,
2008. **Veteran British
band Def Leppard on March 29, 2008. **ERIC CLAPTON on May 5, 2008. ***Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band on July 3, 2008]
***Till Sunday May 9, 2008 Exhibition of Princess Diana's beautiful gowns and rock mmemorabilia from ERic Capton, Elton John's flower jacket, Keith Moon's robe etc. $10 entry fee goes to charity.
JUNE 17, 2008 BRITISH COMEDIAN EDDIE
IZZARD, an acquired taste, has a colossal
following. He makes a rare appearance in Tampa at the
Tampa Theatre on Franklin Street. Tickets/info on promoter’s website www.livenation.com
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UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2008 ST. PETERSBURG A new Royal Family exhibition
called "Royalty…Triumphs and Tragedies “ on now till September 2008 at the St. Petersburg Museum [www.spmoh.org
[727] 894-1052] This spectacular event hosts artifacts
from The Queen, Queen Mother, the Duke and Duchess of
Windsor, Prince Charles, The Princess Royal and other assorted
royals. Princess Diana fans can ogle many of her famous gowns
plus some never before seen. [The one she did the washing up in?--PK].
Anyway the press release I got was screeds long, so consult the museum's website for
complete info.
WEST PALM BEACH at CRUZAN AMPHITHEATE: 1] British band Radio head appears May 5, 2008. Info/tickets: www.waste.uk.com [the band's website]
2] The Police [Sting, Andy summers and Stewart Copeland]
return May 17 with another brilliant British band Elvis Costello and the
Imposters opening for them. Info: www.thepolice.com TICKETS: www.Ticketmaster.com
MELBOURNE---LEGENDARY BRITISH BAND QUEEN paid tribute to in ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN, performed by Gary Mullen and The Works. The band recreates Queen and has performed to sellout audiences all over the world. They deliver the look, the sound, the showmanship---Gary Mullen IS Freddie Mercury! DATE: Saturday, April 19, 2008. VENUE: The King Center. INFO/TICKETS: www.kingcenter.com [321] 242-2219 Band info: www.onenightofqueen.com
PLANTATION---SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2008 THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION'S ANNUAL ST. GEORGE'S DAY PICNIC. LOCATION: Heritage Park in Plantation [west Ft. Lauderdale]. Non-Legion British guests welcome TIME: Arrive at the park's Pavilion #9 at 12 noon. Cost: $12 per person. Must reserve and pay in advance by phoning Maria Humphreys. For complete details phone Maria [954] 389-8610
DEERFIELD BEACH 2008----FEBRUARY-MARCH. DEERFIELD BEACH [in Quiet Waters Park] FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL.
It takes place over 5 weekends, from February to March, 2008. See
website for exact dates. English mediaeval liife, huge King Henry VIII
look alike and his Queen-du-Jour, Engish Knights and barons, jousting
and feasts, mediaeval-theme artisan village and more at this annual
Renaissance Festival. Performers in period costume, 12 stages of
continuous entertainment. It's been going 15 years [I've been several
times--PK] and is a great day out for Brits. INFO: www.Ren-Fest.com 1-800-373-6337
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PALM BEACH
AREA BRITISH CLUB.
Established July 2006 by Patti Gaines, a Palm Beach Gardens British
resident, with publicity and promotion by the British Bureau. Make new British friends and contacts
of all ages and professions: Dazzling Brits, Dreary Brits, Gorgeous
Brits, Ugly Brits, Fat Brits, Slim Brits, Bright Brits, Dim Brits….who
cares----A Roomful of Brits is never dull! Contact
club founder Patti Gaines for next meeting date and location. [561] 626-9017
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DECEMBER 2008 Annual British Panto starring British star Davy Jones. Venues in Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Miami Beach. FULL INFO/TICKETS on www.britishpanto.org
[2008 event will be posted when announced]. DECEMBER FT. LAUDERDALE ROYAL SOCIETY OF SAINT GEORGE annual Holiday party on Sunday December 16, 2007 from 6.30p.m.
At Shooters Waterfront Café Fort Lauderdale. Tickets $35.00--must be
pre-paid. Non-members welcome. INFO/TICKETS Call Gloria [954] 491-2333
or Ron [954] 922-8897.
ST.PETERSBURG Saturday January 19, 2008 British Motor Trade Association 2008 Annual Trade Show. Dedicated
to keep British car ownership fun, the British Motor Trade Association
(BMTA) would like to invite you – the British Car Enthusiasts to
participate in our 2008 Annual Trade Show and Seminars. The BMTA is
made up of restoration and service shops, dealers, parts manufacturers
and rebuilders, parts suppliers - both retail and wholesale - British-based kit and specialty car suppliers, magazines, and event organizers. Drive your British car and participate in the “Talk to the Experts”
British car display during the lunch break. Show off your car &
talk with the members of the British Motor Trade Association and other
British car enthusiasts. Early Registration Fee by December 31, 2007
is $40.00 and includes Trade Show, seminars, box lunch, and all
breaks. After December 31, 2007 and on-site registration will be
50.00. TIME: All day event starting at 9a.m. LOCATION: Holiday Inn
Sunspree Resort, St. Petersburg. INFO: Call Glenn Lenhard
727-521-9890 at Glenn's MG Repair or email
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BRITISH CAR FANS! MG CLUB's 42nd annual GATHERING OF THE FAITHFUL South in Ocala, April 11-13, 2008. Event is ope to MG owners or enthusiasts. Show is in Silver Springs, Florida. INFO: www.britishcarclub.net
WORLDCLASS BRITISH ENTERTAINERS: Florida promoters Fantasma, in Palm Beach, bring over most of the UK's top acts. Find dates and venues for your favourite British bands and artists on www.fantasma.com
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FIND OTHER BRITISH EVENTS IN YOUR AREA:
1] Go to the British Clubs/British Pubs/British Shops pages on this
website, then phone the ones nearest you. They will know what local
British events are going on. 2] For Scottish festivals, Burns Suppers,
Scotch tastings across Florida and Scottish clubs, go
to SCOTTISH page on this website.
3] You will also find other events for
Brits mentioned in Union Jack Newspaper Florida column--on this
website.
TO SUBMIT AN EVENT:
Organisers of British events in Florida who would like their event
listed on this page should email it to The British Bureau:
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Your email MUST Include the organiser's full
name and daytime office or cellphone
number. On subject line put: British
event for website. Text only on one page-----no attachments/photos or
graphics. Include event description, date-time, location,cost, website
if any. ONLY BRITISH EVENTS [Scottish, English, Welsh, Irish] can be
featured on this site---Patricia Kawaja British Bureau [305] 371-9340
Miami HQ.
FOR BRITS ONLY: If you are a British resident in Florida who would like to
receive our eBritNews British invitations and info: Send email to British Bureau office. On subject line put: Add me to me to the eBritNews list. Sign with your name/city/cell phone number.
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