Blue Christmas
- Amy Sexson
- Nov 1
- 2 min read
Dwight Icenhower is bringing a blue suede Christmas to Winter Haven! The only tribute artist to snag five Ultimate Elvis awards at Graceland, Dwight’s been rockin’ around the Christmas tree since his Ohio days, when his mom got him hooked on the King’s movies and tunes. By 16, he was hunk-a-hunk-a burning love on the high school stage and even scored his first paid gig at a teacher’s wedding. What started as a little less conversation and a lot of rock ‘n’ roll soon became a full-time career, and today, Dwight’s performing 150–200 nights a year across the globe, with a few special Christmas shows sprinkled in for extra holiday cheer.
With a baritone spanning four octaves, he serenades fans with classics like “It’s Now or Never,” “Santa Bring My Baby Back (to Me),” and “Blue Christmas,” leaving audiences all shook up and jingling with joy. Now calling Florida home, Dwight invites fans to come out to Holidays on Central for a free (yes, free) Elvis Christmas show. Dwight explains, “We are putting together a fantastic show of all the Elvis classics and many of the Christmas favorites! There will definitely be lots of rock ‘n’ roll, lots of Christmas, and a whole lotta shakin’ going on!”
As a resident of Winter Haven, Dwight talks about why he wanted to do this special show. “... I really want to become more involved in our beautiful city! We love our city, and I look forward to bringing the music of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to the people!” Catch Dwight Icenhower’s free performance from 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Holidays on Central is back for its second year on December 6 at Central Park, South Central Park, and Virginia Miller Park. This is the largest holiday event in Downtown Winter Haven, bringing in over 100 vendors from all over Central Florida, plus food trucks, live entertainment, interactive activities, and a visit from the big man himself, Santa Claus! Stop by to shop and eat from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
DWIGHT ICENHOWER
December 2, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
The Ritz
263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven
December 20
The Gem Theater
118 NW 1st Ave, Mulberry
HOLIDAYS ON CENTRAL
December 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Central Park, South Central Park, & Virginia Miller Park Downtown Winter Haven facebook.com/destroyermediaandmarketing
Photo by Kamryn Potteiger
