Author Archives: Esther Julian

OPRYLAND CHRISTMAS – Amy Grant and Vince Gill: Christmas At the Ryman – WAITLIST

Day 1 We travel to Nashville, arriving at the Gaylord Opryland Resort Hotel at check in time. The Gaylord Opryland Resort Hotel, situated in the heart of Nashville, welcomes guests to a stunning, one-of-a-kind resort experience. Guests can explore nine acres of airy, indoor garden atriums, a wide selection of award-winning restaurants and bars, the world-class […]

ALOHA HAWAII – 3 ISLANDS with W P S D Local 6 – WAITLIST

REGISTRATION ENDS DECEMBER 1, 2025 With special guest WPSD Local 6 Anchor, Jennifer Horbelt! ITINERARY Jan 8, 2026: Day 1 – We travel to Nashville, Tennessee, where we overnight at the Drury Inn and Suites. A kickback dinner is included. (D) Jan 9, 2026: Day 2 – Arrive Honolulu, Oahu After our flight, we step into […]

Dolly, the Musical

Seating is in Orchestra Center, Rows N, P, Q, R After motorcoach pickups in southern Illinois, Paducah, and Calvert City we travel to Nashville. We visit Opry Mills Shopping Center where you can grab lunch on your own, or maybe you’d rather do some shopping. Then, we head to the Fisher Center for the Performing […]

The PACIFIC NORTHWEST – WAITLIST

Highlights: Seattle – Oregon Coast – Napa Valley Wine Train – California Redwoods – Yosemite – San Francisco Day 1 This afternoon we travel to Saint Louis by motorcoach where we will stay the night before our morning flight. Day 2 We fly to Seattle, Washington today to begin our exploration of the fabulous Pacific Northwest! […]

HALF BAKED at the DERBY DINNER PLAYHOUSE

The story of this comedy by Joe Simonelli & Lori Sigrist, is about retired brothers Jay and Sonny Allen who move to central Florida with their wives to open a cafe. When the business starts to fail and their nest egg dries up, they decide to take drastic action and generate some cash. Action that […]

THE BUNCO SQUAD ROLLS AGAIN at the DERBY DINNER PLAYHOUSE

The Bunco Squad is back!  It is August, and Suzie’s turn to host.  She thinks she is hosting a normal bunco night, but with this bunch, normal is never . . .well. . .normal.  Join the ladies you fell in love with for another laugh-filled and heart-felt evening of FUN. Written by Derby Dinner’s very […]

COME FROM AWAY at the Derby Dinner Playhouse

COME FROM AWAY is the New York Times Critic’s Pick that takes you into the heart of a remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that put their lives on hold and opened their homes to this world of strangers. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned […]

THE ULTIMATE GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTE AND LUNCH AT PATTI’S

The Shawn Gerhard is a high-energy show from Nashville, Tennessee, recreating Garth’s greatest hits with world-class musicians… guaranteed excitement for all ages. Shawn’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of Garth Brooks’ music and has ignited crowds across the country. When not touring, Shawn Gerhard worked in residence with LEGENDS IN CONCERT in Las Vegas […]

Celebration Belle Riverboat Cruise

From Alton to Chester, Illinois We spend the night at our hotel, before boarding the Celebration Belle Riverboat in the early morning to begin our all-day cruise. Food, entertainment, and the ever-changing views of the Mississippi River create a wonderful experience on this delightful river boat cruise. Day 1 We overnight at the Drury Inn […]