Bringing live entertainment to Mount Dora has been the passion of the founders of Mount Dora Productions, who led the movement to renovate the historic Community Building. Through MDP as well as the Mount Dora Music Festival and Mount Dora Library Association, they have brought local and nationally recognized artists and celebrities to Mount Dora including Roger McGuinn, John Sebastian, Jack Jones, Melissa Manchester, the Lovin' Spoonful, the Association, Jefferson Starship, Suzy Boggus, Leon Redbone, Rita Coolidge and many more to fulfill their mission to enhance the city's social, economic, and artistic environment.