Alive after five…read more On the second Tuesday of every month the town of Sanford holds a block party in the center of town. They vary in size and theme but one of the very best is something called Party Gras. Of course it's an obvious copy of the original Marti Gras down in New Orleans and even though it is much smaller in size and debauchery it still is fun and entertaining. They block off the street and musicians, artists and food vendors fill the area. You pay seven bucks for a wrist band and that entitles you to all the free samples of food and drink that you want. A cool idea because it allows you to try all kinds of different things, some of it you might not have bothered with if you had to buy a whole meal. You can go back as many times as you want as long as you are willing to stand in a small line again. The event also had three bands playing, mercifully separated by enough distance so they didn't interfere with each other. Some cool music and talented musicians. They also had a nice old car display, some creative art, and random trombone, trumpet and strangely dressed folks milling around. Of course a nice assortment of friendly and stinky dogs added to the ambiance. Certainly nothing like the original Mardi gras but then that is probably a good thing for Sanford. This is a cool event that allows people to have fun, hear music, see interesting people and eat lots of food without ending up in jail.

Joey and Paul were absolutely incredible. They are super talented musicians and every single guest…read moreraved about how great they were. They were so easy to work with, communicated clearly, and were completely professional from start to finish. They went above and beyond and made my dad's 70th birthday party a total hit. The music was perfect -- they played songs everyone loved and kept the energy up all night. I highly, highly recommend them. Five stars, without question.

joey just did a 60th birthday event for me. he was amazing. i had 46 people and they were all…read moreraving about him. He's professional, on time, takes requests and just is a great singer. He even did some Rod Stewart ( my favorite) and changed some of the lyrics to celebrate me. He plays all around the are, so book in advance. He's very popular. His prices are good and you wont be disappointed! I'll definitely use him agai!

My kids have been going to Spark since they opened. They're never bored because the classes are…read morealways fresh and exciting and challenge the kids at their individual level. Best part of this summer was having my sons finish the week with a portfolio of writing! My daughter had lots of new cheer and dance moves too. We're definitely coming back for more art, tutoring and music lessons in the fall.

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I'm honestly not sure I can put into words how nice of an experience I had here. I was in the…read moremarket for a new violin and thought I'd give Cornell a try since I hadn't seen any negative reviews. I called to make my appointment, which I originally thought I'd have to do on the weekend since all other string stores are closed by the time I'm off work, and Molly was happy to give me some time on a Thursday night. I think I was there till a little after 8 and at no point did I feel rushed. When I arrived she had a select few violins ready for me to try for my level. In our initial phone call I hadn't given too much information about my skill but her selections for me were 100% what I needed. From reviews at other shops I thought I was going to be pressured into buying something expensive that I didn't need. That was absolutely not the case here. The selections she showed me were all in my price range and she answered any questions I had to make sure I chose the perfect instrument. I'll definitely be coming back.

I purchased my violin from Saul in 1995 and I continued to come to him for my string and bow needs…read moreuntil I eventually moved away from Orlando. He was a wonderful man and I am sad to hear that he passed in 2018. I wish his shop continued success going forward.

I've taken piano lessons on & off for years - but Marcos is far and away the best teacher I have…read moreever had. He is so patient and encouraging. When I took lessons before, I sometimes felt as if I was being judged and that I didn't measure up and it made me feel shy. Marcos has brought out the best in my playing. I will never be a virtuoso, but I am enjoying learning and playing more than I ever did before!

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