From music to Mustangs, plenty of fun options this weekend in Volusia, Flagler
A veteran rock ‘n’ roller waves goodbye, but the love affair with a classic American car rolls on.
Such is the range of emotions tied to this weekend’s assortment of entertainment events in and around Daytona Beach.
Here are the top promising options for fun:
Motor City Madman bids adieu
Veteran rocker and political pot-stirrer Ted Nugent brings his “Adios Mofos ’23!” tour to the World’s Most Famous Beach for an 8 p.m. Saturday show at Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach.
Never at a loss for words, Nugent promised “the greatest, the most intense, tightest, most dynamic, most outrageously fun tour of my life” in announcing the farewell trek in a YouTube video in April.
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After nearly 60 years of bombastic rock, Nugent has decided to retire from touring, though he promises that more new music will be coming. The decision was based on his waning patience with the touring lifestyle, he said in the YouTube video:
“A hotel room is jail for me,” he said. “My dogs won’t allow me to not spend the day with them, so Happy, Sadie and Coco will go on the road with me this year. But the logistics are just too complicated when you have dogs and grandkids and kids and so many other things.”
In recent years, Nugent’s penchant for provocative, often offensive takes on current events has overshadowed the music. On the current tour, a scheduled stop in Birmingham, Alabama, was canceled because of social media backlash against his appearance in town.
No such issues in Daytona Beach, apparently.
Tickets for Saturday’s show — from $29.50-$49.50 — are available at Ticketmaster.com or by calling the Peabody box office at 386-671-3462.
Mustang love reigns at Daytona International Speedway
Ford Mustangs and the people who love them will be in the spotlight at gatherings unfolding as part of the annual Mustangs At Daytona event this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
Events are free for spectators, though there is registration for Mustang owners interested in participating certain events.
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On Thursday, there’s a lunch meet from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hooters, 2100 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.
That’s followed by a “Track Takeover” at the Speedway, where Mustang drivers are permitted to take two laps around the famed NASCAR track. Cost to register for the “Takeover” is $65. Visit mustangsatdaytona.net for details.
Also on Thursday, Mustang owners are welcome to participate in a burnout/exhaust competition from 8-11 p.m. at the Beaver Bar, 1105 U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach. That event is free.
On Friday and Saturday, the Mustangs At Daytona Car Show will showcase hundreds of collectible and special edition Mustangs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the parking lot outside Turn 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Cost to register a Mustang for the show is $50, which includes both days. It’s free for spectators.
Visit mustangsatdaytona.net for details.
More Bandshell concerts
The popular weekly lineup of tribute-band concerts continues this weekend at the Daytona Beach Bandshell.
Here’s what’s on tap:
On Friday, The Boss Project, a Bruce Springsteen tribute act, will be featured at the weekly “Sounds of Summer” concert series sponsored by the City of Daytona Beach.
General admission for the 7:15 p.m. show is free, with VP tickets available for $15. Visit daytonabandshell.com for more details.
On Saturday, the Bandshell will host another of the weekly “Star Spangled Summer” concert series shows featuring China Grove & Supernatural, tributes to the Doobie Brothers & Santana. The 7:15 p.m. concert will be followed by fireworks over the beach at 9:45.
General admission to the show is free, with VIP tickets available for $15. Visit daytonabandshell.com for more information.
More music in Midtown
The Midtown Music Concert Series continues with a performance by the Divas of Jazz at 7 p.m. Saturday at Cypress Street Park, 981 George W. Ingram Blvd., Daytona Beach.
The Divas of Jazz is the ensemble conceived and created by Grammy Award-winning keyboardist-producer Jeanine McAdams. The group features bassist Joela Santil, drummer Kisha Pugh and reed player Alex Bodytko Shaw.
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Together, the female foursome has performed with Broadway productions as well as an array of projects tied to worldwide brands such as Disney and Universal.
Admission is free for the 7 p.m. Saturday show, which will be preceded by free line dancing at 6:30 p.m.
Visit daytonabeach.com for details.
Little Theatre presents 'Seussical The Musical'
Favorite characters Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat and others will transport audiences to the whimsical world of beloved Dr. Seuss books in “Seussical The Musical,” a family-friendly production that opens on Thursday at The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach, 726 East 3rd Ave., New Smyrna Beach.
Tickets are $26 for adults; $12 for children; $25 for seniors. Show times this weekend: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. Additional showtimes at 7:30 p.m. July 20-22, July 27-29; and at 2 p.m. July 23 and 30.
Visit nsbplayers.org for tickets or more information.
Fruits, veggies rule at Flagler Beach Farmer's Market
Visit an array of vendors offering a homegrown array of culinary staples representing the key food groups at the Flagler Beach Farmer's Market on Saturday at Wickline Park, 315 South 7th St. S., Flagler Beach.
In additon to fresh produce, the weekly market also features perogies, peanut brittle, vegan food, work by local artists, knife sharpening services and handmade jewelry. Hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Visit visitflagler.com for details.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Concerts, theater, car shows part of Volusia-Flagler weekend events.
