What’s Happening in Central Florida - June 30, 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 IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of Paul Bart: Mall Cop
When: July 4 – 8:45pm
Where: Jim Beech Recreation Center
1820 A. D. Mims Road
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3180
INDEPENDENCE DAY OPEN HOUSE
What: The museum opens its doors to local residents with arts, crafts & gallery tours
When: July 4 – 9:30AM - 4pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
I-4 FEST 2009
What: performances by 30 local bands, plus food & drinks sponsored by Post Records
When: July 4 – 11am
Where: Austin’s Coffee
929 W. Fairbanks Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-975-3364
DON GIOVANNI
What: The Salzburg Festival’s production of Mozart’s opera following the exploits of a notorious womanizer
When: July 5 – noon
6th – 8pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-629-0054
ORLANDO POETRY GROUP
What: open mike
When: July 7 – 7pm
Where: Bad Ass Coffee
13651 Hunters Oak Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-855-2019
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
HARBOR NIGHTS AMERICANA
What: wine & food tasting with live jazz
When: July 3 – 6:30pm
Where: Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-503-1200
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
ETC
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
What: winter holiday themed party to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House
When: July 1 – 9pm
Where: Finnhenry’s
39 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-648-0100
FREEDOM FEST
What: American Bullies Kennel Club sponsors this dog show for bulldog breeders
When: July 4 – 8am registration; show at noon
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-295-3247
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
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: local 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
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
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Superman II
When: July 9 – 8pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3334
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
ART FOR AWARENESS
What: benefitting the American Cancer Society
When: July 13 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Bank of America
390 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-491-6166
6TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S JOB FAIR
What: more than 70 employers
When: July 15 – noon - 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairground
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; bring resumes, dress appropriately, no children
Contact: 407-834-4022
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
SPLISH SPLASH SUMMER BASH
What: Ocoee Parks & Recreation in celebration of National Parks & Recreation Month with prizes, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy & drinks
When: July 18 – 11am - 2pm
Where: Ocoee Family Aquatic Center
Jim Beech Recreation Center
1820 A. D. Mims Road
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3180
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