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DOORS OPEN @ 9PM $7 COVER* | 21+ ONly VIP BOTTlE SERVICE AVAIlABlE CAll 407-224-2166 CiTyWAlkOrlANdO.COm • 407-224-2691 *Tax inclusive, per person. This is a separately ticketed event from 9pm to close. Entertainment subject to change without notice. Regular parking rates apply. Valid photo ID required. Not valid for separately ticketed concerts and special events. Does not include admission to AMC® Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX® or the Blue Man Group show. Restrictions apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. Discount coupons, CityWalk Party Pass, and Annual and Multi-Day Passes are not accepted at this event. Additional restrictions may apply. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2014 Universal Studios. © 2014 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved. 1402957/AS
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The Sunrail gets on track, as Orlando City Soccer keeps rolling.
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Rum anyone? How about many, many tasty rums and then Passafire!
BREW AROUND THE WORLD CUP
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Erika of WOB seeks out the finest flavor for each of the Cup Groups.
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Checkout the top B-Boys in the South as they compete for a trip to France.
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Festival season means one thing. Decisions... Bonnaroo or Firefly!
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SUNDAY, JULY 27th • CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS TICKETS ON SALE NOW • TICKETMASTER.COM
We have invited the MiXOLOGiStS frOM arOund the WOrLd, incLudinG Our friendS at Bacardi Superior, Bacardi Mango Fusion, Bacardi Oakheart, Margartiaville, Brugal, Mount Gay, Zaya, Rum Chata, Rum Jumbie, Blue Chair Bay, Wicked Dolphin, Dos Maderas, Don Q, Sailor Jerry, Kraken, Matusalem, Shellback, Ron Barcelo, Tanduay Asian Rum, Pusser’s, Captain Morgan, Captain Morgan White Rum and Many MOre tO Shake, Stir & bLend their beSt ruM cOncOctiOnS fOr yOur taStinG pLeaSure.
What is RUMFEST?
We invite rum makers from around the world to come to Wall St. Plaza to prepare their very best cocktails & concoctions for your tasting pleasure. And you will have three hours of unlimited sampling to try them all. Add some of the finest rasta jams on the mainstage and 3000 of your closest friends and you have RUMFEST 10!
Wander frOM ruM hut tO ruM hut and SaMpLe the nectar Of the iSLandS aS SteeL druM beatS fLOat thrOuGh the air. and dOn’t fOrGet yOur red striPe chaser!
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When is it?
One of the newest Rums on the block this year is Bacardi’s Mango Fusion. A unique fusion of mango and orange rums that creates an unforgettable taste experience. Mango Fusion fuses the refreshing and juicy flavor of mango with a recognizable hint of orange.
Whats new this year?
Mango Tango Try a Mango Tango at this year’s RumFest made with Bacardi Mango Fusion and fresh Orange Juice. It is simple but oh so delicious on a summer day!
Saturday, June 21st. The doors open a little before 5:00pm and the sampling ends at 8pm. We will have tons of live music throughout the night. And of course, the Wall St. Block Party will be going strong until 2:00am. We’ll have new Rums, like Bacardi Mango Fusion, Pusser’s and Tanduay Asian Rum to name a few. And this year’s event will host a few of Rasta-Rock’s finest including PASSAFIRE, DJ Red-I and I-Resolution and more.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are only $20 online until June 21st - then $25 at the door. Sales tax is included.
What does my ticket include?
Your ticket gets you entry to the event, a sampling cup, unlimited samples of all the best rum drinks this town has seen. We’ll have aged rums, spiced rums, light rums & flavored rums....as well live Reggae and Rock music and entry into the Wall St. Block Party that evening.
What if I don’t like Rum?
Well then you haven’t tasted the rum drinks at Rumfest, because you’d be crazy not to like them! Plus it will be great concert and a party with lots of your friends. Also we will have $2.50 Red Stripes and full bars open with anything you want to buy.
Margaritaville Boat Drink 1.5oz Margaritaville Spiced Rum 2oz Pineapple Juice 2oz lemon lime soda Serve on ice and garnish with a Jimmy Buffet tune Captain Blackula Rum Punch Bowl 25 oz CAPTAIN MORGAN® Black Spiced Rum 25 oz pink moscato 24 oz pineapple juice 64 oz lemon-lime soda 30 cherries Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl with a large block of ice, shaped preferably in a skull & cross bones. Ladle into glasses with a garnish of cherry and lime slice. Serves: 25
What if I want to impress a date?
Bacardi Dragonberry and Red Bull 1.5 oz of Bacardi Dragonberry Serve on ice and fill with Regular or Sugar-Free Red Bull But you already know how to make this one!
Where can I buy my tickets?
Oak & Coke 1 part Bacardi OakHeart Spiced Rum, 1 part Coke Brand new Bacardi OakHeart is a smooth spiced rum straight from the heart of charred oak barrels for a hint of smokiness. Simply mix with coke and serve on ice, you won’t be disappointed!
For just $15 extra you can upgrade your admission ticket to include the Red Stripe Terrace. This will be a limited space party in the Monkey Bar with unlimited rum punches and unlimited Red Stripe bottles to drink in the AC. The drinks are unlimited, but space is not, so better snatch up the tickets soon!
Tickets will be on sale at www.wallstplaza,net For more info: paul@wallstplaza.net or call 407.849.0471
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Facts You should know about the Tropical Elixir! • Rum is considered to be the world’s oldest distilled spirit. •“Rum and Bible” ships carried alcohol and missionaries to the New World as part of Triangular Trade. • The colonists in America consumed 12 million gallons of rum per year - almost 4 gallons per capita.
LIVE ON THE RED STRIPE MAINSTAGE w/ I-RESOLUTION and DJ RED I On Passafire’s 5th studio release, Vines, the Savannah,
GA based rock outfit continues to progress towards what they feel is their true identity as a band in the reggae rock genre. After starting fresh with several new pieces to the puzzle on their 2011 release, Start From Scratch, they have now teamed up with Easy Star Records for what the band considers their best album yet. “Passafire continues to stretch Easy Star’s sound and style,” says Lem Oppenheimer, co-founder of the label. “They bring a harder rock edge while still grounding their music in a progressive reggae base. They fit the mold of all of our artists: dedicated, hard working, touring their butts off, and never settling for what people expect of them.” Passafire was formed in 2003 by students attending Savannah College of Art and Design. Throughout the years, they have become a perpetually touring band playing hundreds of shows a year with bands like 311, Rebelution, Pepper, Matisyahu, Michael Franti, The Wailers and many more. Bowne doesn’t mind the grueling schedule and adds, “Touring is the best way to keep the buzz about the band going. What keeps it fun and exciting is the people we meet and places we get to see. We are in a new city every day so there’s always something to go see or do. If we didn’t tour constantly, we wouldn’t be doing as well as we are. That’s a fact.”
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BREWSCHOOL...
KEEPING YOU HIP TO THE hops THE 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP GROUPS! Group A: Mexico • Modelo Negra
Hailing from Mexico, Modelo Negra is a fine beer for your footy viewing pleasure. This is actually the first ‘Vienna Lager’ ever made. The recipe came to Mexico from Austrian immigrants in 1926. It is dark brown in color, it is medium bodied, moderately carbonated with a malt finish that is surprisingly clean.
Group B: Spain • Mahou
Erika from WOB is calling all footy fans! You’ve been waiting 4 long years for this, so here’s the beers to drink around the world!
A BREW AROUND THE WORLD
Spain: Mahou is a light lager that is refreshing and crisp with a smooth flavor. With a lower alcohol percentage coming in at 3.5%, you can drink this beer all day and not get drunk!
Group C: Japan • Sapporo
Konichiwa! Sapporo is the beer for Group C. From Japan, both Sapporo Light and Sapporo Reserve are solid choices for your beer consumption during this futbol game. Sapporo Light is a light lager that has light pale malts and is slightly sweet. It has a touch of cleansing bitterness. Sapporo Reserve is a premium lager brewed with only the finest European barley and the most select European hops.
Group D: England • Well’s Banana Bread
England: By far my favorite beer from England is Well’s Banana Bread. Do you like banana bread? Do you like beer? How about a beer that tastes like banana bread?! This beer is exactly that. It is a dark colored ale with a malty aroma and a gentle nose of banana. The tropical flavor is followed by a mild bitterness.
Group G: USA • Sam Adams
Germany • Warsteiner
By far the best group of all, we’ve got two of the best countries competing. Of course, Germany and the best country around, the United States. First, we’ll start with Germany. Although Germany has the oldest brewery in the world, one of the most recogonized beer from there is Warsteiner. They are also an official sponsor of the World Cup. Warsteiner Premium is a classic German pilsner with noble hop aroma. It is light in body with a bitter, clean finish. Now, what do you think of when you think of beer from the US? Most people would say Sam Adams! Sam Adams Boston Lager is Sam Adams flagship beer. Sam Adams Boston Lager is a Vienna lager that is a smooth lager with a clean start and a hoppy finish. It is full bodied with a rich amber color and a thick head of foam. ‘Merica!
Group E: France • Peroni
France: Although Peroni is from Italy, it shares a border with France, and quite frankly, sounds a bit French. Peroni is a refreshing and crisp pale lager brewed using the finest spring barley malts and hops with a slight hop bitterness. Oui Oui, Peroni is the best beer to drink during the Group E bracket.
Group F: Cry for Argentina • Anchor Steam
For bracket F, we’re bringing it back to the states, to the oldest microbrewery in America. That is of course, Anchor Brewing. Their flagship beer, Anchor Steam, is the beer to drink while watching Argentina, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Iran, and Nigeria battle it out. Anchor Steam is a California Common that is deep amber in color, has a thick creamy head, and a rich flavor that all testify to traditional brewing methods. You can expect a slight hop finish.
Group H: Belgium • Chimay
Last but definitely least, is Chimay, from Belgium. Any of the Chimay beers are the way to go. Chimay Red, White, and Blue. Belgian Dubbel, Tripel, and Quad. Chimay Red is a full bodied Trappist Ale, deep copper in color with a huge head. It has a malty start, a fruity aroma, and a slightly bitter finish. Chimay White is a Trappist Ale, hazy golden in color with huge head. It is yeasty in taste with citrus and spicy notes with a mild hop character. Chimay Blue is probably my favorite of the Chimays. It is a full bodied Trappist ale that has a dark molasses color and huge head of foam. Its malty profile is roasted with floral aromas. Regardless of who wins each bracket, these beers are just the start to finding out who will come out
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WHO: The 16 Best B-Boys in Otown WHAT: The Red Bull BC One qualifiers return to Orlando this year, where the best b-boys in the South will come together to fight for the top spot and the right to represent North America in France for the finals. WHERE: Full Sail WHEN: Thur, June 7th INFO:
The Red Bull BC One qualifier returns to Orlando this year, where the best b-boys in the South will come together to fight for the top spot and the right to represent North America in France for the finals. On June 7, iconic Full Sail University will play host to an event filled with spins, flips and dynamic dance. Last year marked the biggest year yet for Red Bull BC One, with its eight past champions competing against eight new challengers. Millions tuned in from around the globe to watch the battle go down in South Korea, where Seoul’s own Hong 10 took home his second World Champion belt. Cypher season kicks off February 28 with the first event to be held in Cairo, Egypt and coming to the South for the Orlando Cypher in June. Throughout the year, the Red Bull BC One Cyphers will be searching out the best B-Boys far and wide to earn a spot in the World Final. Sixteen B-Boys will go head to head in each country in knockout battles to their nation at one of six Finals, which will be held this year in the USA, Brazil, Algeria, Finland, Croatia and Taiwan. The Finals champions will go on to compete on France’s stage in November. Red Bull BC One was founded in 2004 in Biel, Switzerland. Over the years, the championship has moved from Germany to Brazil, South Africa, France, the USA, Japan, Russia and South Korea. Today it remains a key event in Hip Hop culture, helping to push the art form forward while respecting the original format of one-on-one battles.
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SOCCER CUP
FAN FEST Come Watch vs Uruguay
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B ON NA ROO vs FIR E FLY BONNAROO • JUNE 12/13/14/15 • BONNAROO.com HEADLINERS: ELTON JOHN • KANYE WEST • SKRILLEX • VAMPIRE WEEKEND • THE AVETT BROTHERS
LOCATION:
On a beautiful farm just outside of Nashville, the heart of America’s new alt-country sound, or otherwise known as those guys in tight jeans, and beards, that now live in Brooklyn and swear by the sound of America’s heartland. Bonnaroo is looking more like Woodstock with its throwback line up, but don’t be fooled by the slow jams, epic moments will arrive.
EAT:
Food Truck Heaven
DRINK: Water and/or Moonshine
SLEEP:
Tent or a new friend with RV
ROADTRIP:
Rent an RV and become true Road Warriors
FIREFLY • JUNE 19/20/21/22 • BONNAROO.com HEADLINERS: Foo Fighters • OutKast • WeezeR • Jack Johnson • Imagine Dragons • Pretty Lights • the Lumineers • Arctic Monkeys
LOCATION:
Firefly can still be classified as a start-up of sorts, only launching in 2012. But the festival claims a unique home in the beautiful woodlands of Delaware and has come on strong with two powerful lineups.There’s camping available as well, so you can make a lot out of this fest!
EAT:
DRINK:
Free Water and Grill or order up Vegan and Gluten Free expensive Crafts
SLEEP:
‘Glamping’ in an air condition tent
ROADTRIP:
95 North with a 3 man crew in one day
H o o r ay R e s p o n s i b l e D r i n k i n g .
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