Unsanctioned truck event is this weekendAn unsanctioned truck event is expected to begin Friday, Oct. 21, continue through Sunday, Oct. 23. Residents should expect traffic congestion on the beachside, mainly North and South Atlantic Avenue and the bridges over the Intracoastal Waterway. Main thoroughfares potentially impacted with traffic congestion include International Speedway Boulevard, Nova Road and U.S. 1.
All bridges will remain open throughout the weekend; however, if bridges become backed up, residents are encouraged to use the Main Street Bridge. No pink passes will be issued.
Additional law enforcement will be present to assist in managing the increased traffic and keeping the community safe. Law enforcement will be utilizing the recently enacted law regarding the special event zone. Signs will be posted, and the Volusia County has declared the beachside a special event zone for the duration of the event.
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Former baseball field site recognized by state, marker unveiling SundayLocal baseball historians, Volusia County-Daytona Beach NAACP and the city partnered to get official state recognition for the Daytona Beach site where Jackie Robinson trained before playing in the first integrated professional baseball game at what was then called City Island Ballpark. Mike Kaszuba and Jim Bard, members of the Society for American Baseball Research, interviewed residents who remember Kelly Field and Jackie Robinson. Through hours of research, they found evidence that Jackie Robinson and Black teammate Johnny Wright trained and played games on Kelly Field in Cypress Street Park, near the corner of George W. Engram Boulevard and Keech Street.
Although Kelly Field no longer exists, the former site will be recognized with a permanent marker through the Florida Historical Marker Program, a part of the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The marker will be unveiled at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Midtown Cultural and Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd. The public and locals who remember Kelly Field are encouraged to attend.
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Mood-rating kiosks used to measure customer satisfaction will debut next week in City HallKiosks used to measure customer satisfaction will be placed in three high-traffic departments next week – Utility Billing, Permits & Licensing and Business Tax Receipts. Kiosks will invite City Hall’s visitors to give immediate and anonymous feedback about their experience, based on a simple smiley-face and color-coded system. Unless a person wants to write additional comments, the survey will literally take seconds to complete. There is also a hands-free option using a QR code.
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Toys for Tots program accepting applicationsDaytona Beach residents can submit applications for the Toys for Tots program online through Monday, Nov. 14. Applications can also be submitted at the Daytona Beach Police Department headquarters at 129 Valor Blvd. For more information, email Toys4Tots@dbpd.us.
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Tickets on sale Oct. 21 to see “The Nutcracker” at Peabody AuditoriumTickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, to see Volusia Civic Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” in December at Peabody Auditorium. Tickets will be available for purchase online or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Peabody Box Office. Tickets prices range from $25 to $45 plus applicable surcharges. Tickets purchased via Ticketmaster will incur Ticketmaster fees.
In addition to the full-length production, a condensed narrated Family Series show is offered Saturday, Dec. 3. It is suitable for audiences with special needs, all levels of mobility and young children. The Family Series is just under one hour and provides a memorable holiday experience with several vignettes from Act I and a full Act II.
The always highly anticipated Children’s Sugar Plum Tea is offered Saturday and Sunday one hour prior to the show. Children ages 3-12 will enjoy sweet confections and other holiday treats in a fairytale atmosphere with beautifully decorated trees and tables. A few of the show characters will make an appearance to pose for photos to enhance the holiday experience.
Performances include:
• Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. (Family Series)
• Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. (Full show with guest artists)
• Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. (Full show with guest artists)
Children’s Sugar Plum Tea:
• Saturday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. (Show ticket and Tea ticket required)
• Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. (Show ticket and Tea ticket required)
• Sunday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. (Show ticket and Tea ticket required)
During the performances, the Peabody Auditorium lobby will be transformed into a quaint German village. Patrons can purchase unique Nutcracker gifts from Frau Drosselmeyer’s Magical Toy Shop and indulge in sweet delights from the breathtaking Kingdom of Sweets Shoppe.
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“ONES, The Beatles #1 Hits” debuts March 1 at Peabody AuditoriumTickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, to see “ONES, The Beatles #1 Hits” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at Peabody Auditorium. Tickets will be available for purchase online or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Peabody Box Office. Tickets prices range from $42 to $69 plus applicable surcharges.
“ONES” is a commitment to the note-perfect performance of the number one Beatles songs from the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 to their breakup in 1970. The performance also includes amazing multimedia stories behind those songs.
“ONES” is the only live collection of the hit songs that are truly the soundtrack of one of the most exciting decades in music.
“ONES” is the show that Cashbox calls “the most exciting Beatles music presentation in decades!” A chronological masterpiece that presents the hit songs that topped the world charts for seven consecutive years. On-screen song stories are told with brilliant narrations and hundreds of stunning photos and videos. On-stage 13 performers recreate the sounds and performances of the original hit records with period correct instruments, complemented with strings and horns.
“ONES, The Beatles #1 Hits” is performing to sold out venues in North America in 2022 and 2023. Don’t miss this opportunity to see “ONES” in Daytona Beach for the very first time.
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