What’s Happening in Central Florida – June 23, 2009
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. Click here for Central Florida’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebrations.
ART, MUSIC, LITERARY & THEATER
MOVIE NIGHT
What: screening of Mary Poppins
When: June 27 – 6pm
Where: Central Florida YMCA
433 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free; reservations requested
Contact: 407-351-9417
LIVE ART SHOW
What: Earl Funk and tattoo artist Steve Roberts create new music to the strains of Escambia and Anthony Girardi
When: June 27 – 8pm
Where: Little Fish Huge Pond
301 E. 1st St.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-920-1321
NATURE – ENVIRONMENT
FLORIDA GREAT OUTDOORS
What: Wekiwa Springs & Lake Louisa State Park staff discuss hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing & horseback riding on the 1000’s of acres of parkland in Central Florida
When & Where: various times & libraries throughout the Greater Orlando area
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
FOOD, WINE & BEER
SLOWDOWN AT THE BREWERY
What: Monthly program to acquaint people with Central Florida’s slow and local food movements, featuring restaurant samples, discussions and more
When: June 25 - 6pm
Where: Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-872-1117
GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA
What: Malbec wine tasting
When: June 25 – 6pm
Where: Morton’s Steakhouse
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $45
Contact: 407-248-3485
SUMMER WINE TASTING
What: wine, beer, spirits & appetizers benefitting the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
When: June 25 – 6pm
Where: Total Wine & More
2712 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-447-1700
DOLLARS FOR DOGS
What: Wine & cheese fundraiser offering free massages and live music, all to benefit the SPCA of Central Florida
When: June 26 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Whole Foods Market
8003 Turkey Lake Road
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-355-7100
BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL
What: Beer flights and tastings coupled with music from Matt Hires, Oak Hill and Jeff Ilgenfritz of Mumpsy
When: June 27 – 4pm
Where: McRaney’s Tavern
1566 W. Fairbanks Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-622-4474
BREW-N-GROOVE MUSIC FESTIVAL
What: Peruse artisans and local vendors while sampling beers and listening to local bands
When: June 27 – 4pm
Where: Orlando Brewery
1301 Atlanta Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $10-12
Contact: 407-872-1117
ETC
ALL FLORIDA JOB FAIR
What: Over 50 companies seek qualified candidates to fill 500+ positions
When: June 24 – noon – 3pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Free; be dressed appropriately & bring resumes
Contact: 407-295-3247
IGNITE ORLANDO
What: presentations on local culture and technology
When: June 24 – 6:30pm
Where: Slingapour’s
Wall Street Plaza
18 Wall St.
Orlando
Cost: Free; reservations requested
Contact: 407-849-1515
THAT FRIDAY THING – PICNIC IN THE GARDEN
What: live music & refreshments
When: June 26 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Audubon Park Garden District
E. Winter Park Rd & Corrine Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: $10
Contact: www.apgardens.com
THE VIBE
What: refreshments, art, holistic svcs & music
When: June 26 – 6 – 10pm
Where: Cameo Theater
1013 E. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: $8 advance; $10 at the door; $5 under 12
Contact: www.mills50.org
GIFT OF THE NILE: THE EGYPTIANS
What: Explore the culture and contributions of the Egyptians to our understanding of the sky
When: June 26 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
MUSLIM WOMEN; BEYOND THE MYTHS
What: experts from UCF discuss Muslim life from the woman’s perspective
When: June 27 – 2pm
Where: Alafaya Public Library
12000 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
HANDBAGS FOR HOSPICE OF THE COMFORTER
What: painted purse auction & live music to benefit Hospice of the Comfoter
When: June 27 – 8pm
Where: City Arts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 321-662-0345
SOL
What: The planetarium invites viewers to look directly at the sun in this show about our closest star
When: June 27 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
SHAMPOOCHI
What: dog washing & photography to benefit Pet Rescue by Judy
When: June 28 – 9am – 4pm
Where: Lambs Eat Ivy Salon
804 E. Washington St.
Orlando
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Contact: 407-245-7006
THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS
What: comedy
When: June 29 – 9pm
Where: Tanqueray’s
100 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free w/2 drink minimum
Contact: 407-649-8540
ON-GOING
BIPARTISAN ART: AMERICAN PATRIOTS
What: Presentation of woodcuts from Charles Turzak featuring his portraits and depictions of historic U.S. figures from John Marshall to Lincoln
When: Tues – Sat – 11am – 4pm through Aug. 7th
Where: Comma Gallery
813 Virginia Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-376-1400
THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY – AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS
What: 45 minute docent-guided tours through July 28th
When: Tues – Thurs & Sat – 9:30am – 4pm
Fri – 9:30am – 8pm
Sun – 1 – 4pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $3 adults; $1 students; children 11 & younger free;
Free Fri 4 – 8pm; Free for elementary school-aged children & their parents/guardians June 2 – July 28 with reservations
Contact: 407-645-5311
SUNDAY STORYTIME
What: fun reading of a story for children
When: 1pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
AUDUBON PARK COMMUNITY MARKET
What: ocal and organic produce, healthy local food, vegan and vegetarian selections, massage, sustainable and functional crafts, educational speakers, live local music, and kids’ educational activities
When: Wednesdays – 6 – 9pm
Where: Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 E. Winter Park Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3393
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
SECOND SUNDAYS – FILM SLAM
What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free – $5
Contact: 407-629-0054
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
MOVIES IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening on family favorites
When: Third Saturday’s
Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall
100 Country Club Road
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-324-3002
ART IN CHAMBERS
What: Rollins College professor Rachel Simmons
When: Mon – Fri – 8am – 5pm
Where: Winter Park City Hall
401 S. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3498
PLAN AHEAD
RED, HOT & BOOM
What: fireworks & celebration
When: July 3 – 4 – 11pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
INDEPENDENCE FOR THE ANIMALS
What: vegan picnic with entertainment
When: July 5 – 11am
Where: Wadeview Park
500 E. Harding St.
Orlando
Cost: Free; reservations requested
Contact: 407-968-2400
NO TEEN LOCK IN
What: unlimited Cosmic bowling, shoes, pizza, soda & bkfst snack
When: July 5 – 11:45pm – 6am
Where: Wekiva Lanes
2160 Semoran Blvd.
Apopka
Cost: $15 advance; $20 at the door – children 8 – 12 only
Contact: 407-880-9090
IN YOUR BACKYARD: WHERE NEWCOMERS MEET THE ARTS
What: art orientation by cultural reps & art organizations
When: July 8 – 8 – 9:30am
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0333 x 29
SUMMER LANDSCAPE PESTS
What: learn to prepare your lawn for invasive summer pests
When: July 9 – 6 – 7:30pm
Where: Orange County Univ. of FL IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
MOVIES ON THE PLAZA
What: outdoor screening of Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
When: July 10 – 7pm
Where: UCF Arena
50 N. Gemini Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-6006
17TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY MASCOT GAMES
What: pro sports & college mascots benefitting New Hope for Kids
When: July 17 – 12:30pm
18th – 2pm
Where: Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia St.
Orlando
Cost: $15 reserved seating; $9 general admission
Contact: 407-648-4900
ORCHID AUCTION
What: by the Greater Orlando Orchid Society
When: July 18 – 9am – 1pm; preview at 8:30am
Where: Orange County Univ. of FL IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-299-8003
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