What’s Happening in Central Florida - December 31, 2008
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.
ART
MINI ART SHOW
What: area artists using different media
When: January 3 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Lake Mary Historical Museum
158 N. Country Club Rd.
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-688-0537
AUTHOR
ADAM SHEPARD
What: signing by the author of Scratch Beginnings
When: January 7 – 7pm
Where: Urban Think Bookstore
625 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
FOOD
FOOD CHALLENGES FOR THE NEW YEAR
What: Heather McPherson, food editor for the Orlando Sentinel
When: January 6 – 11:30am
Where: Women’s Club of Casselberry
251 Overbrook Drive
Casselberry
Cost: $7 – must reserve by 1/2
Contact: 407-831-2994
ETC.
COLLECTIBLE POSTCARD SHOW
When: January 2 – 10AM - 5pm
3rd – 8:30am – 5pm
Where: Days Inn at Maingate to Universal
5827 Caravan Court
Orlando
Cost: $3
Contact: 407-351-3800
LAKE WOODRUFF WILDLIFE REFUGE HIKE
What: the Florida Trail Assn; bring water, snack, sunscreen & binoculars
When: January 3 – 8:30am
Where: Toys R Us
101 Town Center Blvd
Sanford
Cost: Free – meet in parking to carpool
Contact: 407-830-8105
ON-GOING
CREATIVE CUPCAKES
What: celebrate national lemon cupcake day & learn trade tricks
When: various dates through December
Where: various locations at the Orange County Library System
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
NATIVE PLANTS
What: about growing wildflowers by Terry Zinn
When: January 6 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
ALIVE AFTER FIVE
What: themed street party with art and music
When: January 8 – 5 - 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
First Street
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-302-2586
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of The Hustler with Paul Newman
When: January 8 – 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
ORANGE COUNTY TREE GIVEAWAY
What: 2 native trees per household including a 15 min training session
When: January 10 – 8am - noon
Where: Bear Creek Park
1600 Bear Crossing Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free – 1st come 1st served & proof of residency
Contact: 407-254-9200
ROLLINS COLLEGE HISTORICAL TRAIL HIKE
What: 50 historical sites
When: January 10 – 9am
Where: Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-325-6269
ARTFEST
What: works from Central Florida artists
When: January 10 – 10am - 4pm
Where: University Club and Art Gallery
841 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-6149
CANCER RESEARCH BRIEFING
What: Dr. Kristina Vuori of the Burnham Institute
When: January 14 – 6:30pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-745-2073
CAMELLIA SHOW & SALE
What: The Camellia Society of Central Florida’s annual show
When: January 17 & 18 – 9am - 5pm
17th – 7am – 10am - enter blooms for judging
10am – 1pm – judging
10am – 2pm both days – garden tours
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
UNITY HERITAGE FESTIVAL
What: honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
When: January 18-19 – 10am – 5:30pm
Where: Shady Park
721 W. New England Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3470
HOME LANDSCAPING
What: Tom MacCubbin will present
When: January 20 – 6:30 - 8pm
Where: FL Federation Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
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1. January 2009 at 10:01 am :
Adam Shepard is coming! Can’t wait…
1. January 2009 at 10:46 am :
Pete, Must admit that I didn’t know about Adam Shepard until putting this post together. I did read about his background and the intro to his trek & book. Very interesting man! Thanks for commenting & Happy New Year!