There are a lot of options available to you this week within The Villages when it comes to live concerts and performances to a celebration of wedded bliss and a weekend train show and sale. It takes less than seven minutes to cover just some of the exciting things going on around this active community and hopefully you can find a few to add to your weekly calendar.

Fencing, quilts, Vintage items, magic and so much more. You will have a lot to choose from this week around this active community and we have the details for you. On the live entertainment front, you can enjoy a musical at The Studio Theatre, support local residents in Evolution Dance and take part in an Electric Light Party, too. Plus, you can enjoy some beautiful art work while getting some exercise outside.

**UPDATE: The Electric Light Party originally scheduled for Fri., Jan. 24 at Lake Sumter Landing has been rescheduled, due to inclement weather. It will now be held Fri., Feb. 28 at Lake Sumter Landing.**

It's going to be a week filled with activity, music and lots of fun. You can learn about the sport of fencing, participate in twirling on the square, attend an outdoor concert and movie, plus go to a cruise in. On the music front, hear the sounds of the Beatles, watch a high-flying cultural performance, laugh during a musical, and take in a cabaret, too. We have all of those details and more in this week's episode.

There are lots of music options to usher in 2025 this week ranging from the sounds of Phantom of the Opera to ABBA and The Texas Tenors to The Spinners and even more. We have all of those details for you. We also get you ready for Saturday's Running of the Squares and a weekend art and craft festival. Plus, Aviv Clinics is hosting a free open house on Saturday and Dr. Mohammed Elamir will explain more about that event and what Aviv has to offer.

End 2024 with a car show and menorah lighting then usher in 2025 with a variety of live musical entertainment at The Sharon and Savannah Center. Plus, a weekend Car Club Showcase will feature a variety of makes and models giving you the chance to join a new group and take a closer look at some unique vehicles. We also hear from Dr. Mohammed Elamir about Aviv Clinics upcoming Open House and what you can expect to see at this state-of-the-art facility. Let's close out a successful 2024 and get ready for a fantastic 2025. Happy New Year and thank you all for listening!!

Christmas and Hanukkah are here, so the schedule of activities is a bit shorter this week, but there is still plenty of fun to go around. We have details about Camp Villages Holiday Week, the upcoming Running of the Squares, the Menorah Lighting, and entertainment options, too. Plus, the 11th annual Battle at The Villages boys basketball tournament begins on Thursday.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy Hanukkah!

Musical entertainment options for this week include holiday sounds, hits from The Eagles and Earth, Wind & Fire, along with Rocky and the Rollers, and some country tunes, too. There are two outdoor recreation opportunities on back-to-back days, plus Camp Villages Holiday Week fun is here, as well. And don't miss out on the December Cruise-In.

The sounds of Barry Manilow, Tina Turner, The Platters and Neil Diamond can be heard this week at entertainment venues in this community, and we have those details for you. If you are looking to spread some holiday joy this year, the annual Gift of Giving event is going on across three straight days, once at each square, to collect donation for various local charities. We will share the participating nonprofits and suggested donations, too. We'll also get you ready for the annual Christmas Model Train Show pulling into the community this week. Plus, you have two opportunities to attend car shows, as well.