Live Tunes – April

Get set for some awesome pickers on stage this month!

4/12 – Trivia!

4/13 – Casey Hurley at 7pm

4/14 – Kevin Steever at 7pm. Ladies Night!

4/15 – James Bondy at 8pm

4/16 – the Band Ukiah at 8pm

4/17 – Stu Kinniburgh and the January Band at 12:30pm

4/19 – Trivia!

4/20 – Ivan Nash at 7pm

4/21 – Jimi Pappas at 7pm

4/22 – Brian Smalley at 8pm

4/23 – Mike Lutz at 8pm

4/24 – Layla Brisbois at 12:30pm

4/26 – Trivia!

4/27 – John Babcock at 7pm

4/28 – Luis Rex at 7pm

4/29 – Layla Brisbois at 8pm

4/30 – Grimes Alley at 8pm

5/1  – Layla Brisbois at 12:30pm

5/3 – Trivia!

5/4 – Open Mic hosted by Ivan Nash

5/5 – Brian Smalley for Cinco De Mayo eats and treats at 7pm

5/6 – Jill Towers at 8pm

5/7 – Casey Hurley at 8pm

 

 

 

Winter Wonderland in Winter Garden!

Happy New Year! Everyone in the Attic Door family hopes you have a fantastic year filled with fun, family and friends. And hopefully filled with good times inside The Attic Door!

Live Tunes
Check out these great entertainment options inside our doors…
Jan 6-11: Tues – Trivia, hosted by Epic Trivia; Wed – Open Mic Night, hosted by Ben Torres; Thurs – Jimi Pappas, acoustic guitar ala Jimmy Buffet and the like; Fri – Randal Branham, playing all your favorites on the keyboard; Sat – Mike Lutz, acoustic guitar; Sun – Jason Thomas and Billy Varnes make our Bluegrass Brunch the best!

Jan 13-18: Tues, Trivia, hosted by Epic Trivia; Wed – Luis Rexach, acoustic guitar; Thurs – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar; Fri – James Bondy, acoustic guitar and then Casey Hurley will be double trouble, playing both Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 12:30 for our Acoustic Brunch!

Jan 20-25: Tues, Triva! Wed – Beemo Lite, acoustic guitar; Thurs – Randal Branham on keyboards; Thurs – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar; Saturday – James Bondy; Sunday, January 25th we will be closed for a private event. Bottomless mimosas and great tunes will re-appear next Sunday, we promise!!

Jan 29-Feb 1: Tues – Trivia! Weds – KC Kelley, a newcomer to our stage; Thurs – John Babcock, acoustic guitar; Fri – Jill Towers and her rock ‘n roll guitar; Sat – Beemo! and our monthly Wine Pairing Event; Sunday – Jill Towers and her daughter and band mate Kaleigh Labeau switch it up a little with an uplifting Acoustic Brunch! It’s amazing!

Feb 3-8: Tues – Trivia! hosted by Epic Trivia; Wed – Open Mic Night, hosted by Ben Torres; Thurs – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar; Fri – Quinn Shaw, a newcomer to our stage who blew us away with his acoustic guitar; Sat – Jimi Pappas, acoustic guitar; Sun – Jason Thomas and Billy Varnes for Bluegrass Brunch!

Feb 10-15: Tues – Trivia! Weds – Luis Rexach, acoustic guitar; Thurs – John Babcock, acoustic guitar; Fri – James Bondy, acoustic guitar; Sat – Casey Hurley, acoustic guitar and Sun – Casey returns for our Acoustic Brunch!

Feb 17-22: Tues, Trivia! Weds – Luis Rexach; Thurs – Beemo Lite; Fri – Brian Smalley; Sat – James Bondy and Sunday, join Jill Towers and her daughter and band mate Kaleigh Labeau as they lift us up with inspirational rock and roll at our Acoustic Brunch!

Feb 24-Mar 1: Tues – Trivia! Weds – KC Kelly; Thurs – TBD; Fri – Jill Towers and her rock and roll guitar; Sat – Randal Branham, keyboard magic; Sunday – Acoustic Brunch TBD.

Remember LIVE MUSIC begins at 7pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays; at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays; and at 12:30 on Sundays where you can join us for brunch and bottomless mimosas until 4pm!

Check This Out!
The Attic Door appears in USA Today’s @10Best List for Orlando! Read about it HERE.

Around Town
Don’t forget to explore all that Historic Winter Garden has to offer! Visit our museums and history will come alive! The Garden Theatre has amazing programming including “Doubt”, produced by Beth Marshall. Check out their schedule HERE.

See you around Winter Garden!

Brunch? It’s a Date!

This just in: The Attic Door is now open on SUNDAY for Brunch! We are open at 11:30 am Sundays with a lovely Brunch menu including Bottomless Mimosas for just $10. Best of all, we have added live Acoustic Music on Sundays beginning at 12:30. Great food, great tunes, great times. Check it out!

Live Music – November and December
Tues, 11/18 – Trivia! Hosted by Epic Trivia at 7pm; Wed, 11/19 – Luis Rex, acoustic guitar; Thurs, 11/20 – John Babcock; Fri, 11/21 – Brian Smalley, amazing finger stylist and all around good picker; Sat, 11/22 – Beemo! Sun, 11/23 – James Bondy, acoustic guitar.

Tues, 11/25 – Trivia, hosted by Epic Trivia at 7pm; Wed, 11/26 – TBD; Thurs, 11/27 – CLOSED, Happy Thanksgiving! Fri, 11/28 – Jill Towers and her rock ‘n roll guitar; Sat, 11/29 – James Bondy and Sunday, 11/30 – Casey Hurley!

Tues, 12/2 – Trivia at 7pm, hosted by Epic Trivia; Wed, 12/3 – Open Mic Night, hosted by Ben Torres; Thurs, 12/4 – John Babcock; Fri, 12/5 – LIGHT UP WINTER GARDEN at 6pm and Casey Hurley on stage at 8pm; Sat, 12/6 – Beemo! Sunday, 11/7 – Brian Smalley for Bluegrass Brunch!

Tues, 12/9 – Trivia, hosted by Epic Trivia at 7pm; Wed, 12/10 – Luis Rex; Thurs, 12/11 – Brian Smalley; Fri, 12/12 – Jill Towers, rock ‘n roll guitar; Sat, 12/13 – Acoustic Tonic, folk/Americana/bluegrass; Sun, 12/14 – TBD.

Tues, 12/16 – Trivia, hosted by Epic Trivia at 7pm; Wed, 12/17 – Beemo Lite; Thurs, 12/18 – John Babcock; Fri, 12/19 – Jimi Pappas, Sat, 12/20 – James Bondy; Sunday, 12/21 – TBD Acoustic Brunch!

Tues, 12/23 – Trivia, hosted by Epic Trivia at 7pm; Wednesday and Thursday we are CLOSED for Christmas! Fri, 12/26 – Grimes Alley at 8pm; Sat, 12/27 – Brian Smalley, Sun, 12/28 – Acoustic Brunch.

Tues, 12/30 – Trivia, hosted by Epic Trivia at 7pm; Wednesday, 12/31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE, featuring a fabulous Wine Pairing Event and the amazing James Bondy! Wine Pairing is reservation only with limited availability and starts at 9pm. Book early. Ala carte menu is available. Open until 1am. Happy New Year.

Winter Garden is the place to be during the holidays! Don’t miss our Small Business Saturday events on November 29, Light Up Winter Garden on Dec 5 and the Christmas Parade at 10am on Dec 6. Plus be on the lookout for Santa riding the Firetruck through town all during December!

And don’t forget to join us for Brunch. Its the latest great thing about Historic Winter Garden!

Craft on Draft and Summer Fun

Draft beer has officially arrived at The Attic Door!

The rumors are true! The Attic Door has just installed its very own tap that is fully equipped with six of your favorite craft beers! Not only do we have the Main St. favorites: the Coronado Mermaid Red Ale and Left Hand Milk Stout, we have also added four new crafts to the family, Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale, Cigar City Homemade Apple Pie Cider, Big Nose IPA and a SummerBright Wheat Ale perfect to cool down with during this summer heat! You know what they say…all you need is craft beer!

On The Attic Door Stage – June and July

June 18-21

Tues- TRIVIA! Wed- John Lofgren, Thurs- Kevin Hardy, Fri- Brian Smalley, Sat- Sherry Rivera

June 25-28

Tues, TRIVIA!; Wed, Karaoke; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Grimes Alley Sat, Beemo.

July 1-5

Tues, TRIVIA!; Wed, Open Mic; Thurs John Babcock Fri, CLOSED; Sat, James Bondy

July 9-12

Tues, TRIVIA!; Wed, Luis Rex; Thurs, Brian Smalley; Fri, Casey Hurley; Sat, Acoustic Tonic.

July 16-19

Tues, TRIVIA!; Wed, Beemo Lite; Thurs, Kevin Hardy; Fri, TBD; Sat, James Bondy

 

Around Historic Downtown Winter Garden…

The Summer Movies Series has begun at the Garden Theatre! Enjoy great classic films and cult classics all summer long. Plus, get your tickets to the first ever Bluegrass Series on the Garden Theatre stage. Great Bluegrass and great movies! Get all the info and tickets at http://www.gardentheatre.org!

Enjoy live music in the gazebo every Friday night and the Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning! Plus the Cruzin’ Classic Car Show on the 3rd Saturday each month! Lots of fun things to see and do in the Historic Downtown!

Attic Door Insider…

Cafe – Wine Bar – Live Music

Tuesdays are “Twos-days” inside The Attic Door, where we have Happy Hour pricing all night and now Trivia, hosted by Brooks Lopez of Epic Trivia!

Thursdays are “Ladies Nights” which means Happy Hour for everyone from 4 to 7pm then continuing all night for the gals!

Sangria – Red or White – is just $4 every day.

Happy Hour is every day from 4 to 7pm.  Enjoy half-priced House Wine, $2 off all other glasses and $8 off all bottles!  Plus, $1 off selected brews.

Live Music Wednesdays and Thursdays 7-10pm and Fridays and Saturdays 8-11pm.

 

We feel “Spring-y”!

Spring is in the air! And with it comes amazing events in the Historic District of Winter Garden.  The brick streets teem with visitors and residents as they take to the open air and enjoy beautiful days and cool nights on our lovely street.  Check out what’s coming:

First up, Garden Encore – Saturday, March 1.  This annual event helps fund our theatre season and features Broadway star Rachel Pottler!  Tickets here.

The 3rd Annual Winter Garden Bike Fest is Saturday, March 8.  It starts early and there are bike races through the streets all day until 2:30pm.  Check it out.  Also on March 8th, Rhythm & Roots, a music event at the City of Winter Garden on the Plaza from 4-9pm. First up, Davis McGee, singer/songwriter, followed by fresh indie folk group, Jubal’s Kin at 6pm and the band Seven Nations at 8pm. A touring band, Seven Nations blends guitar, vocal elements of American pop and rock with Highland bagpipes and fiddle.  Quite a sound. 

33 Variations opens at the Garden Theatre on March 14 and runs through March 30. Written by the award-winning author of The Laramie Project, this gripping Broadway drama follows Beethoven in his final years as he obsesses over creating 33 variations of a simple waltz. Present day, a musicologist dealing with ALS races to finish her research on the famed composer. Plagued by illness, but gifted with passion, their parallel journeys entwine as they learn to embrace the gift of time. Nominated for numerous Tony Awards, 33 Variations is accompanied throughout by a concert pianist performing one of the greatest sets of piano variations ever written. Tickets here.

The Winter Garden Rotary sponsors a great concert in Newton Park on Lake Apopka. Check out Evening at the Pops on March 29 at 6:30 and features the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. More info here.

And the ultimate spring event in our town is Spring Fever in the Garden, sponsored by the Bloom and Grow Society, Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6. There will be live entertainment, food vendors and plants galore for sale. The Kidzone is planning two days of programs that will educate the children about our environment – how to save it and what lives in it. In addition, the children will be able to climb on the old fire truck, jump in the bounce house, have a butterfly painted on their face, and have a memorial photo taken on site. Patrons will have a chance to visit the “Ask the Experts” booth for information about landscaping, water conservation, and attracting certain wildlife to their backyards. And best of all, purchase everything you need to make your yard look amazing.  More details here. The Attic Door will be OPEN for lunch on Saturday and Sunday during this event!

Don’t forget to explore the town, including our new Winter Garden Art Association Art Gallery at 127 South Boyd, our Heritage Museum on Plant Street and the Central Florida Railroad Museum on Boyd.  Pick up a Treasure Hunt map for a fun family experience at the Heritage Museum or check out the walking tours which can be downloaded on any smart phone.  More info here.

And where is the BEST place ever to relax while you are out and about at these events?  Well, The Attic Door of course!  Join us for a glass of wine, craft beer, yummy sofa snack, delish dessert and amazing live entertainment! 

Coming up on The Attic Door Stage….

Feb 25-Mar 1 Tues, Trivia; Wed, Karaoke; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Casey Hurley, Sat, Grimes Alley. Mar 4-8 Tues, Trivia; Wed, Open Mic; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Jill Towers; Sat, Sherry Rivera. Mar 11-15 Tues, Trivia; Wed, Luis Rex; Thurs, Brian Smalley; Fri, Casey Hurley; Sat, Beemo. Mar 18-22 Tues, Trivia; Wed, Luis Rex; Thurs, Sherry Rivera; Fri, Brian Smalley; Sat, Grimes Alley. Mar 25-29 Tues, Trivia; Wed, Karaoke; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Casey Hurley; Sat, Reggie Williams. April 1-5 Tues, Trivia; Wed, Open Mic, Thurs, Sherry Rivera; Fri, Jill Towers; Sat, Acoustic Tonic.

See you inside The Attic Door!

Live Music Schedule and other fun stuff…

We have live music inside the Attic Door Wednesday and Thursdays from 7-10pm, Friday and Saturdays from 8-11pm.

We partner with Epic Trivia to bring you three fun rounds of General Knowledge Trivia every Tuesday night at 7pm with prizes for the top teams!

We host an Open Mic Night first Wednesday of every month where talented local musicians come and show us what they’ve got! And you can count on a great time with Karaoke on the last Wednesday of the month, hosted by Don’t Stop Believing Entertainment.

 

Live on our Attic Door Stage:

Feb 4-8

Tues, Trivia;  Wed, Open Mic; Thurs, Brian Smalley; Fri, Acoustic Tonic; Sat, Grimes Alley.

 

Feb 11-15

Tues, Trivia; Wed, John Babcock; Thurs, Reggie Williams; Fri, Brian Smalley; Sat, Sherry Rivera

 

Feb 18-22

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Luis Rex; Thurs, Reggie Williams; Fri, Jill Towers; Sat, Jimi Pappas.

 

Feb 25-Mar 1

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Karaoke; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Casey Hurley, Sat, Grimes Alley.

 

Mar 4-8

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Open Mic; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Jill Towers; Sat, Sherry Rivera.

 

Mar 11-15

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Luis Rex; Thurs, Brian Smalley; Fri, Casey Hurley; Sat, Beemo.

 

Mar 18-22

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Luis Rex; Thurs, Sherry Rivera; Fri, Brian Smalley; Sat, Grimes Alley.

 

Mar 25-29

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Karaoke; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Casey Hurley; Sat, Reggie Williams.

 

April 1-5

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Open Mic, Thurs, Sherry Rivera; Fri, Jill Towers; Sat, Acousitc Tonic.

 

April 8-12

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Luis Rex, Thurs, Brian Smalley; Fri, Casey Hurley; Sat, Reggie Williams.

 

April 15-19

Tues, Trivia; Wed, TBD; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Brian Smalley; Sat, Beemo.

 

April 22-26 

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Luis Rex; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Casey Hurley; Sat, Reggie Williams.

 

April 29-May 3

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Karaoke; Thurs, TBD; Fri, Jill Towers; Sat, Reggie Williams.

 

May 6-10

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Open Mic; Thurs Brian Smalley; Fri, Randal Branham; Sat, Reggie Williams

 

May 13-17

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Luis Rex; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Brian Smalley; Sat, Sherry Rivera.

 

May 20-24

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Jimi Pappas; Thurs, John Babcock; Fri, Beemo; Sat, Acoustic Tonic.

 

May 27-31

Tues, Trivia; Wed, Karaoke

Summer Sizzles in Historic Winter Garden…in a good way!

On the Attic Stage…

Wed, 5/15 – John Babcock, acoustic guitar; Thurs 5/16 – Tony Mawdesley, acoustic guitar; Fri, 5/17 – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar; Sat, 5/18 – The Waverleys Band, acoustic guitar and conga drums!

 

Wed, 5/22 – Grimes Alley, acoustic duo; Thurs, 5/23 – Walter Reed in the Middle, bluegrass duo; Fri, 5/24 – The Highway 19 Band, toe-tappin’ tunes; Sat, 5/25 – String Theory, Mowtown sound and another amazing Wine Pairing Event!

 

Wed, 5/29 – Grimes Alley, acoustic duo; Thurs, 5/30 – Randal Branham, amazing keyboards and vocals; Frim 5/31 – Tony Mawdesley, acoustic guitar; Sat, 6/1 – Randal Branham, keyboards!

 

Wed, 6/5 – TBD; Thurs, 6/6 – Tony Mawdesley, acoustic guitar; Fri, 6/7 – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar; Sat, 6/8 – The Tim Nielsen Trio, smokin’ hot jazz!

 

Tues, 6/11 – Open Mic Night, let’s see what you’ve got!  Come up and play 3 songs for our crowd!  Wed, 6/12 – Paul Vernon, acoustic guitar; Thurs, 6/13 – Tim Nielsen, blues guitar; Fri, 6/14 – Acoustic Tonic, bluegrass/folk trio; Sat, 6/15 – The Waverley Band, acoustic guitar and conga drums!

 

Wed, 6/19 – TBD; Thurs, 6/20 – Tony Mawdesley, acoustic guitar; Fri, 6/21 – The Highway 19 Band, toe-tappin’ tunes; Sat, 6/22 – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar!

 

Wed, 6/26 – TBD; Thurs, 6/27 – Walter Reed in the Middle, bluegrass duo; Fri, 6/28 – String Theory, Mowtown sounds; Sat, 6/29 – Randal Branham, amazing keyboards and vocals to compliment another great Wine Pairing Event!

 

Inside the Attic Door…

New Happy Hour!  From 4 to 7pm daily, enjoy House Wine for $3.50 a glass and select beer for $1 off PLUS, all wines on our list are $2 off per glass or $8 off each bottle.  Wow, what a great way to wind down! 

 

We still have Happy Hour ALL NIGHT on Tuesdays and Thursdays are LADIES NIGHTS where the gals enjoy Happy Hour pricing until closing.

 

New Lunch and Dinner Menus…

Have you tried our new lunch items?  Have you sampled our Dinner fare?  Well, if not, you are really missing out!  Chef Troy is amazing and his creations are incredible.  Come dine with us.  Lunch is available daily until 4pm and Dinner items are available after 5pm. 

 

Ask the Sommelier…

Need a wine recommendation?  You can have all of your questions answered inside the Attic Door by Pete Freeman.  He is amazing!  If you need to pick up a bottle for a special occasion, order a case for a party, or just want a great everyday wine, he is the one with all the knowledge!  Ask Pete!

 

Facebook/Twitter…

If you haven’t “Liked” our Facebook Page, then you are missing out on all of our daily specials and music links.  Search “The Attic Door” in the search box at the top of your Facebook page, then you will be in-the-know!  Follow us on Twitter @jrsatticdoor, as we tweet all of our food and drink specials and our live music schedule. Join the conversation!

 

Inside the Garden Theatre…

The Wizard of Oz

Until May 26, 2013

Fri at 8pm, Sat at 2pm & and 8pm, Sun at 2pm

Book by L. Frank Baum

Produced by Garden Theatre

Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination in this fresh take on the classic – with the songs you know and love!

Tickets: $29 ($25 students/seniors), Ages 12 and under: $12 on Saturday matinees

 

Summer Movie Series

From June to August, the Garden Theatre will screen nearly two dozen vintage and cult movies on Thursdays and Fridays all summer long. 

First up:  Singin’ in the Rain (6/13), Goonies (6/14), Maltese Falcon (6/20), Pink Panther (6/21), The Searchers (6/27), Yours, Mine and Ours (6/28).

All movies begin at 7pm and tickets are $5 General Admission. Tickets are sold online or 2 hours prior to show at the Garden Theatre Box Office.

The Summer Movies Pass gets you and two others into every film for just $55!

 

Milk Money Movies

Tuesdays at 10am
 June 11 – July 30, 2013

Tickets: $1 general admission (cash only)


Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 2 hours prior to show times at the Garden Theatre Box Office. Groups of 30 or more, call the box office for details at 407-877-4736.

June Milk Money Movies are:  Beethoven (6/11), Babe (6/18), Wallace and Grommet (6/25).

Get a Snack Pack – a kids’ sized popcorn and juice – for just $1! Don’t miss out on the fun!

 

Children of Ireland

Presented by The Watters School of Irish Dancing

Tuesday. June 11 at 6:30pm

The Watters School of Irish Dancing presents their Annual Showcase, “Children of Ireland.” Enjoy an evening of traditional Irish step dancing, performed by this World Championship winning school.

Tickets: $20 adults ($15 students/seniors)

 

Deja Vu

Presented by ME Dance, Inc.

July 13 at 8pm One Night Only!

Come join us for our Season Finale titled Déjà vu at the Garden Theatre! This production will reflect on our inaugural season and look back on our last 5 productions! We will be presenting the Best of ME! Your favorites will be performed once again on the main stage along with a world premiere work titled Déjà vu! This production you don’t want to miss!

 

Around the Historic Downtown…

All American Kids Parade – July 4^th

Co-sponsored by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and the Downtown Merchant’s Association, this annual event will celebrate its 10^th year this July 4^th.  Bring your bikes and wagons downtown, decorate them with streamers and flags provided by our sponsors and then parade down Plant Street. 

 

City of Winter Garden Party in the Park – July 4^th

Newton Park, 25 West Garden Avenue, 5-9:30pm 

Bring a chair, blanket or have a seat in the grass for this annual Winter Garden tradition!  Keep your eyes on the sky for one of the best firework displays in West Orange County.  Live music, family activities, food and more keep the evening fun for all ages!  Parking available at Health Central Park and Dillard Street Elementary.  Firework display at 9:15pm.

 

Cruz-N-Car Shows

Location: West Plant Street

3rd Saturday of the Month • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
West Plant Street

 

Farmer’s Market

Location: City Pavilion, Tremaine Street

Saturdays • 9:00am – 2:00pm


 

Fridays on the Plaza

Location: Centennial Gazebo, West Plant Street

Live music every Friday night by the fountain!

 

Historic Winter Garden is amazing!  Spend your summer with us.  Enjoy live entertainment, great food, classic films, an award-winning Farmer’s Market and more.  Its an easy drive and oh, so worth it!  

February Rocks!

Coming Up on the Attic Stage…

Tues, 1/29 – KAROKE Night!  Hosted by Sonja Mattingly – don’t miss it! Wed, 1/30 – Jessica di Donato; Thurs, 1/31 – Tim Nielsen, blues guitar; Fri, Feb 1 – The Hwy 19 Band, that toe-tappin’ trio from Eustis; Sat, Feb 2 – The Waverlys rock the stage with acoustic guitar and congas.

Wed, 2/6 – Tony Mawdesley, awesome acoustic guitar; Thurs, 2/7 – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar; Fri, 2/8 – Acoustic Tonic, the best toe tappin’ bluegrass; Sat, 2/9 – The Tim Nielsen Trio, jazzy jazz!

Tues, 2/12 – OPEN MIC NIGHT! This is your time to shine! Wed, 2/13 – Paul Vernon, acoustic guitar; Thurs, 2/14 – Valentine’s Day with the amazing Tim Nielsen on blues guitar; Fri, 2/15 – Jason Thomas and Billy Varnes rock the stage; Sat, 2/16 – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar.

Wed, 2/20 – Tony Mawdesley, acoustic guitar; Thurs, 2/21 – Walter Reed in the Middle; Fri, 2/22 – Jill Towers, rock ‘n roll guitar; Sat, 2/23 – String Theory, Motown duo with acoustic guitar and sax.

Tues, 2/26 – KAROKE Night!  Fun times from 7 to 10pm; Wed, 2/27 – TBD; Thurs, 2/28 – Tony Mawdesley, acoustic guitar.

Live updates available at www.jrsatticdoor.com

February is FUN!  We have a great special for Valentine’s Day – Thursday, February 14^th.  Enjoy a bottle of select wine and an appetizer AND dessert for just $25.  Plus live music by Tim Nielsen and his amazing blues guitar.  This is the perfect deal for friends or couples!

Our famous Mardi Gras party is BACK!  Tuesday, February 12th is Fat Tuesday and we love to get our party on!  Enjoy yummy Cajun classics like Gumbo, Jambalaya and of course our delicious Bananas Foster Cheesecake!  This is the 7^th year for our Mardi Gras Party so don’t miss it.  Got beads?

Around the Historic District…

The Starlite Film Festival is back – January 31st thru Feb 2nd.  For one special weekend, the one-of-a-kind StarLite Film Festival screens films you probably haven’t heard of yet — and it takes place right here in Winter Garden. These micro-budget movies submitted from around the world were produced, shot and directed for under $200,000. Visit http://www.starlitefilmfest.com for tickets and full festival schedule.

Biloxi Blues, by Neil Simon and produced by Beth Marshall Presents opens February 8th for a three week run. The second in Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon’s trilogy which began with Brighton Beach Memoirs and concluded with Broadway Bound. When we last met Eugene Jerome, he was coping with adolescence in 1930′s Brooklyn. Here, he is a young army recruit during World War II, going through basic training and learning about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with some harsher lessons, while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943.  Tickets are $25/$21 for adults and seniors.

Join the City of Winter Garden for Uncle Don’s Chili Cook-off!  Saturday, February 9th from 6-9pm.  Sample some of the best home-made chili you have ever tasted!  Proceeds benefit the City of Winter Garden Relay for Life Team!  Don’t miss it.

Welcome to the neighborhood Pilars!  Located at 146 West Plant Street, Pilars features music, martinis and mixology and is right next to the Garden Theatre.  You can download a coupon for 10% off your first martini here!  Up next, Urban Flats is due to open in February, making the Historic District THE spot for fun.

Inside The Attic Door…

Don’t forget that every Tuesday is “Twos-day” which means two extra hours of Happy Hour!  Happy Hour is every day from 4 to 7pm, when you can enjoy half off select house wines, and $5 for select premium wines, plus discounts on select beer.  Thursdays are “Ladies Nights” where gals have Happy Hour pricing all night long!  Plus don’t forget Open Mic Night on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and Karaoke on the last!  It’s a jam-packed schedule!

Also, keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter so you can see our new menu changes.  We have a great new menu featuring amazing new salads and daily specials that will knock your socks off!  So get on down to the Historic District and see what all the fuss is about!

Upcoming Event: Book Signing with Amber West

Here is something new for the March calendar!  Save the date for a “Meet the Author and Book Signing” featuring Amber West, author of The Ruth Valley Missing.

Amber grew up here in Winter Garden and attended Dillard Street Elementary, Lakeview Middle and West Orange High Schools.  

Amber will meet and greet guests and fans at The Attic Door, 28 West Plant Street, Historic Winter Garden, on Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm.  Happy Hour begins at 4pm and goes until 9pm on Tuesdays so come early, grab a seat and a glass of wine or a beer and enjoy seeing old friends!

Here is a synopsis of the book: Jameson Quinn is sick of trying to find herself in the big city. After a gallery opening ends in a trip to the ER and an argument with her self-involved boyfriend, she decides to take off for the peace and quiet of a small town — Ruth Valley.

The small town has everything Brooklyn lacked: simple people, peaceful surroundings, and a feeling of safety. Jameson even finds the perfect house to rent from the town’s most eligible bachelor, Sheriff Jack. Life is finally headed in a promising direction.

But something isn’t right. A young man is mysteriously injured, then disappears — and Jameson finds he isn’t the only person to suddenly vanish. The suspicious behavior of an abrasive nun and a creepy priest set her off on an investigation of what’s really happening. Will she figure out the secrets of Ruth Valley before she’s the next to go missing?

You can purchase The Ruth Valley Missing here.

What’s Going On Around Here?

Coming Up on the Attic Stage…

Tues, 1/8 – OPEN MIC NIGHT – grab your guitar and show us what you’ve got!  Hosted by Fred Harvey from 7 to 9pm; Wed, 1/9 – Paul Vernon, acoustic guitar; Thurs, 1/10 – Tim Nielsen, blues guitar; Fri, 1/11 – the awesome Jason Thomas comes back to our stage with his fiddle and Billy Varnes on guitar; Sat, 1/12 – The Tim Nielsen Trio, jazz-mo-licious!

Wed, 1/16 – Tony Mawdesley, acoustic rock ‘n roll guitar; Thurs, 1/17 – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar – he is amazing; Fri, 1/18 – Mike Worrall, Michael McKee and a special guest make for a great tow-tappin’ trio; Sat, 1/19 – we have The Waverleys rockin’ the stage with acoustic guitar and congas!  

Wed, 1/23 – TBD;  Thurs, 1/24 – Walter Reed in the Middle, a great duo from our Open Mic Night perform a full set for the first time!  They are great – Don’t miss it!  Fri, 1/25- Acoustic Tonic, that fun trio with music for what ails; Sat, 1.26 – String Theory, great Motown sound with acoustic guitar and sax!

Tues, 1/29 – KAROKE Night!  Hosted by Sonja Mattingly – don’t miss it! Wed, 1/30 – TBD; Thurs, 1/31 – TBD; Fri, Feb 1 – The Hwy 19 Band, that toe-tappin’ trio from Eustis; Sat, Feb 2 – The Waverlys rock the stage with acoustic guitar and congas.

Wed, 2/6 – Tony Mawdesley, awesome acoustic guitar; Thurs, 2/7 – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar; Fri, 2/8 – Acoustic Tonic, the best toe tappin’ bluegrass; Sat, 2/9 – The Tim Nielsen Trio, jazzy jazz!

Tues, 2/12 – OPEN MIC NIGHT! This is your time to shine! Wed, 2/13 – Paul Vernon, acoustic guitar; Thurs, 2/14 – Valentine’s Day with the amazing Tim Nielsen on blues guitar; Fri, 2/15 – Jason Thomas and Billy Varnes rock the stage; Sat, 2/16 – Brian Smalley, acoustic guitar.

Wed, 2/20 – Tony Mawdesley, acoustic guitar; Thurs, 2/21 – Walter Reed in the Middle; Fri, 2/22 – Jill Towers, rock ‘n roll guitar; Sat, 2/23 – String Theory, Motown duo with acoustic guitar and sax.

Tues, 2/26 – KAROKE Night!  Fun times from 7 to 10pm; Wed, 2/27 – TBD; Thurs, 2/28 – Tony Mawdesley, acoustic guitar.

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Around the Historic District…

On stage this weekend at the Garden Theatre are two great concerts.  Friday, January 11 is Glitter and Glamour, produced by Penguin Entertainment.  Savor a night of thrilling tenors & sensational sopranos featuring the glorious music of Puccini, Rossini, Verdi & Broadway favorites!  All tickets are $25.  On Saturday, January 12th, the theatre welcomes back the amazing Sandy Shugart for another great concert event. The multi-talented President of Valencia College appears on the Garden Theatre stage with his folk-style,  coffeehouse sound.  Tickets are $25 and $14 for Valencia students with ID.

Also on stage at the Garden Theatre is the Orlando Ballet, Jan 19 and 20. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event as Artistic Director Robert Hill takes you “behind the scenes” of an Orlando Ballet upcoming production. With live demonstrations, you’ll witness the progression of the advanced dance student to the seasoned dance professional. There’s even an opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with Robert Hill and the entire company.  Tickets are $25/$21 for seniors and students.

The Starlite Film Festival is back – January 31st thru Feb 2nd.  For one special weekend, the one-of-a-kind StarLite Film Festival screens films you probably haven’t heard of yet — and it takes place right here in Winter Garden. These micro-budget movies submitted from around the world were produced, shot and directed for under $200,000. Visit http://www.starlitefilmfest.com for tickets and full festival schedule.

Biloxi Blues, by Neil Simon and produced by Beth Marshall Presents opens February 8th for a three week run. The second in Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon’s trilogy which began with Brighton Beach Memoirs and concluded with Broadway Bound. When we last met Eugene Jerome, he was coping with adolescence in 1930’s Brooklyn. Here, he is a young army recruit during World War II, going through basic training and learning about Life and Love with a capital ‘L’ along with some harsher lessons, while stationed at boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1943.  Tickets are $25/$21 for adults and seniors.

Join the City of Winter Garden for a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 19th at the Orlando Magic Gym on West Crown Point Road. Live entertainment, vendors, children’s activities and a basketball hot shot competition for youth of all ages.  In Dr. King’s honor, a community march will travel from East Bay Street to the Orlando Magic Gym.  To participate in the community march, please meet at 118 East Bay Street at 12:30pm.  On-site registration available for the basketball hot shot competition. 

Also hosted by the City, it’s the return of Uncle Don’s Chili Cook-off!  Saturday, February 9th from 6-9pm.  Sample some of the best home-made chili you have ever tasted!  Proceeds benefit the City of Winter Garden Relay for Life Team!  Don’t miss it.

Inside The Attic Door…

Don’t forget that every Tuesday is “Twos-day” which means two extra hours of Happy Hour!  Happy Hour is every day from 4 to 7pm, when you can enjoy half off select house wines, and $5 for select premium wines, plus discounts on select beer.  Thursdays are “Ladies Nights” where gals have Happy Hour pricing all night long!  Plus don’t forget Open Mic Night on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and Karaoke on the last!  It’s a jam-packed schedule!

Also, keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter so you can see our new menu changes.  We are developing a great new menu and have additions weekly.  Plus, kitchen hours will expand in the upcoming weeks as we move toward serving our full menu until 9pm daily.  

Happy New Year!  We are all looking forward to an amazing and exciting start to 2013!