Great events in Central Florida in August

It has been a great couple of weeks for live entertainment in the area and as the summer continues there are more great events to come. Although I did not have the opportunity to catch The Heart and Soul Tour last night at the Amway Center, several members of the production crew worked the show and the early morning report today was all good news. According to the crew, the show was almost sold out and one observer said that the audience was a great mix of parents with their adult children. Excellent marketing mix on this one!

In an ironic display of scheduling, happening this Tuesday night in the intimate surroundings of the Plaza Live for one night only, one show only is the truly remarkable talent of Lindsey Buckingham. For those not in the know, Lindsey Buckingham is the former lead guitarist for Fleetwood Mac who along with last night’s The Heart and Soul Tour opener Stevie Nicks, created some of the best sounds of the 1970s. The unorthodox playing style and dynamic vocals of Lindsey Buckingham will surely rock the house down in Orlando on Tuesday. Unlike the high ticket and concession prices at last night’s gig, Tuesday at the Plaza Live offers very reasonable prices, an intimate atmosphere, free parking, and a great little coffee house directly across the street named the Drunken Monkey for some refreshment before or after the show. Makes a perfect summer night out.

Like me, if waiting until Tuesday for some live entertainment is too long, tomorrow I’m checking out something I just heard of, Nerdapalooza 2012. They’re celebrating their 5^th anniversary this year and the event runs this weekend in downtown Orlando. According to a preview in the Orlando Sentinel, “Since conceiving the notion of a Nerdapalooza festival in 2007, founder John “Hex” Carter has taken the event to California and London, but seems to have established permanent roots in Orlando.” The event is three days and is located at the Beacham and Social clubs on Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando. I’m not really sure what to expect from a festival that is ‘everything nerd’ but one thing is for sure, almost any live event beats any virtual event any time, any day.

Now, get out there and enjoy some live entertainment.