http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 24 May 2012 00:33:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/photo-finds-bok-tower-gardens-tour-week-of-dec-26-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/photo-finds-bok-tower-gardens-tour-week-of-dec-26-2011/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:42:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11317 By Kevin Yee If you’re into botanical gardens, you’ll definitely want to check out Bok Tower Gardens, a privately-owned parcel of land just south of Legoland that includes the “singing tower” carillon, a period mansion from the 1930s, and grounds of botantical gardens and flowering plants. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAOxvCwndX4]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/03/photo-finds-bok-tower-gardens-tour-week-of-dec-26-2011/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/14/bok-tower-gardens-searching-for-a-new-singing-tower-carillonneur/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/14/bok-tower-gardens-searching-for-a-new-singing-tower-carillonneur/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:18:52 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10583 Bok Tower Gardens has begun an international search for a new Singing Tower carillonneur. The carillonneur produces the iconic sound at Bok Tower Gardens by playing the 60 bells located inside the tower. William De Turk has resigned as the director of carillon services after his 18 years of service at Bok Tower. De Turk [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/14/bok-tower-gardens-searching-for-a-new-singing-tower-carillonneur/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/26/christmas-activities-include-a-movie-theme-at-bok-tower-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/26/christmas-activities-include-a-movie-theme-at-bok-tower-gardens/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:32:52 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10711 The holiday season at Bok Tower Gardens has begun and will continue through Jan. 1, 2012. This year marks the 17th annual Pinewood Estate holiday home tour as well as activities throughout the Gardens. This year’s theme is “Picture Perfect.” Central Florida designers and volunteers will bring award-winning films to life inside the 20-room mansion. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/26/christmas-activities-include-a-movie-theme-at-bok-tower-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/free-admission-for-boktoberfest-saturday-at-bok-tower-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/free-admission-for-boktoberfest-saturday-at-bok-tower-gardens/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:57:05 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9881 Bok Tower Gardens is hosting the third annual Boktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitors will receive free admission from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. The event features live entertainment, German food, craft and seasonal beers, tree climbing, face painting, pumpkin painting, prize drawings and more. “Boktoberfest celebrates the start of Florida’s gardening season,” explains [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/11/free-admission-for-boktoberfest-saturday-at-bok-tower-gardens/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/01/bok-tower-gardens-going-to-the-dogs-this-saturday/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/01/bok-tower-gardens-going-to-the-dogs-this-saturday/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:47:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9579 On Saturday, Aug. 6, Bok Tower Gardens will open its doors to four-legged friends during the first annual “Bark Tower Gardens’ Dog Day of Summer”. Leashed and friendly dogs will be welcomed to the gardens from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 50 percent of the event’s proceeds benefitting the Humane Society of Polk County. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/01/bok-tower-gardens-going-to-the-dogs-this-saturday/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/06/many-events-scheduled-through-the-summer-at-bok-tower-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/06/many-events-scheduled-through-the-summer-at-bok-tower-gardens/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:32:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9305 This summer through September, Bok Tower Gardens has a slew of events planned for your enjoyment. The National Historic Landmark, located about 50 miles southeast of Orlando, near Lake Wales, has been voted Florida’s Best Garden. Through Sept. 29 —Student Art Exhibit: “Emerging Environmentalists” McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy student artwork features mixed media [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/06/many-events-scheduled-through-the-summer-at-bok-tower-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/03/movie-themes-and-show-tunes-are-the-theme-for-sunset-symphony-2010-at-bok-tower-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/03/movie-themes-and-show-tunes-are-the-theme-for-sunset-symphony-2010-at-bok-tower-gardens/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:14:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7554 “Masterpieces from Stage & Screen” is this year’s theme for Bok Tower Gardens’ ninth annual Sunset & Symphony concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. The annual event draws thousands of picnickers who enjoy a musical evening as the sun sets atop Iron Mountain. From Harry Potter to Sound of Music, Chicago, State Fair, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/03/movie-themes-and-show-tunes-are-the-theme-for-sunset-symphony-2010-at-bok-tower-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/help-name-bok-tower-gardens-new-squirrel-mascot-name-to-be-unveiled-during-boktoberfest/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/help-name-bok-tower-gardens-new-squirrel-mascot-name-to-be-unveiled-during-boktoberfest/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:03:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7365 Voting is underway to name the Bok Tower Gardens squirrel mascot. The winning name will be unveiled at the Boktoberfest Plant Sale. Does he look like a Wolfgang, Fritz, Toby, Hans, Eichhorn or Sparky? Holding a German stein featuring the Singing Tower, the squirrel is dressed in lederhosen, and wearing an Alpine hat. The image, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/help-name-bok-tower-gardens-new-squirrel-mascot-name-to-be-unveiled-during-boktoberfest/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4544 December is one of the best times to visit Orlando. Even though there’s no real snow, you’re sure to be able to get into the Christmas spirit with all of the festivities. Whether want to visit the Grinch, go ice skating, see thousands of dancing holiday lights, Orlando has you covered. Here are the events [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/02/orlandos-many-holiday-events-make-it-easy-to-get-in-the-christmas-spirit/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/06/sunset-symphony-tomorrow-night-at-bok-tower-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/06/sunset-symphony-tomorrow-night-at-bok-tower-gardens/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:40:10 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4311 Bok Tower Gardens will present the award-winning Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in an evening of pops and light classics tomorrow (Nov. 7, 2009) for Sunset & Symphony. Guests will be able to enjoy the drama as the sky transforms from a colorful golden sunset glow into a darkened starry night. With this year’s theme, “Fanfare for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/06/sunset-symphony-tomorrow-night-at-bok-tower-gardens/feed/ 0