Mount Dora's IceHouse Theatre got its name honestly. Volunteers turned the old Mount Dora Ice Company plant into a stage, and the first show opened there in 1949. This weekend the IceHouse opens How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and here's what else is happening around Lake County this week.
Local Events
Art in the Alley | Royellou Lane, Downtown Mount Dora | Friday, Nov 13, starting at 6:00 PM
Local artists set up along the lane on the second Friday of every month, and it's free to stroll.
For: Families and Adults
Discover Downtown Leesburg | Towne Square, Downtown Leesburg | Friday, Nov 13, 6:00 PM
The monthly downtown evening brings shopping, local vendors, and live music, and this month's featured act is the Lake Concert Band. It's free.
For: Families and Seniors
November Wine Stroll | Downtown Clermont | Friday, Nov 13, 6:30-9:00 PM (check-in opens at 5:30)
Sample reds, whites, and rosés at more than 20 downtown Clermont businesses, rain or shine. Bring a photo ID.
For: Adults (21+)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying | IceHouse Theatre, Mount Dora | Opens Friday, Nov 13, and runs through Dec 13
The classic musical comedy about climbing the corporate ladder, with adult tickets at $28 and kids 5 to 17 at $10.
For: Adults and Families
Down the Hill Soapbox Derby | Elizabeth Evans Park, Mount Dora | Saturday, Nov 14, 10:00 AM
Soapbox racers take on the hill in downtown Mount Dora, and it's a fun morning to watch with the kids.
For: Families and Kids
Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms | Amber Brooke Farms, Eustis | Saturday-Sunday, Nov 14-15, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
A pumpkin barn, petting zoo, tractor rides, a maze, and weekend live music, with tickets from $19.95 online. Next weekend is the last one of the season.
For: Families and Kids
Highland Hootenanny | Eden Abbey Brewing Community, Mount Dora | Sunday, Nov 15, 5:30-7:30 PM
Bagpipes, Highland dancing, Scottish food, and a whisky tasting, all raising money for the Mount Dora Sister Cities Association. Tickets are $40, or $30 for members.
For: Adults
Sabbath Knights with Vinny Appice | Mount Dora Auditorium, 520 N Baker St | Wednesday, Nov 18, 7:00 PM
Black Sabbath and Dio songs led by Vinny Appice, who drummed for both bands, with stories from behind the kit. Tickets start at $31.50.
For: Adults
Save the Date
Antiques and Collectors Extravaganza | Renninger's Antique Center, Mount Dora | Friday-Sunday, Nov 20-22, opens at 8:00 AM
Hundreds of vendors with antiques, collectibles, and vintage finds indoors and out. Admission is $10 Friday, $6 Saturday, and $4 Sunday.
Light Up Mount Dora | Downtown Mount Dora | Saturday, Nov 21, 5:30 PM
The holiday lights switch on downtown and stay up all season, and it's free.
Light Up Eustis | Ferran Park, Eustis | Friday, Nov 27, 5:00-9:00 PM
The 39th annual lighting brings food and craft vendors and free pictures with Santa. Heads up, it's the Friday after Thanksgiving this year, not Saturday.
Tavares Christmas Parade and Celebration | Historic Downtown Tavares | Saturday, Dec 5, parade at 5:00 PM
Ice skating, snowstorms, live entertainment, a movie in the park, and visits with Santa, all free.
Before You Buy Tickets
Holiday season is busy season for ticket scammers. Fake sellers and look-alike event pages pop up on Facebook and Marketplace, especially for popular shows and events like the Wine Stroll. Buy straight from the theater or the event's own website, and be wary of anyone who asks you to pay by Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, or gift card. If a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is.
Closing
That's it for this week. Have a great weekend, and we'll see you Monday. Know someone in Lake County who'd enjoy this newsletter? Forward this email or have them sign up right here.