What’s Happening in Central Florida – December 1, 2009
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time. For a list of Holiday Events & Happenings in the area, just go to here!
ART & LITERATURE
SUZANNE GIESEMANN
What: discussion with the author of The Priest and the Medium
When: Dec 6 – 2pm
Where: LaQuinta Inn
626 Lee Road
Orlando
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-645-5600
THE STORY ROPE REVIEW
What: spoken word and storytelling showcase
When: Dec 7 – 7pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-228-1220
THEATER & MOVIES
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and White Christmas
When: Dec 4 – 7pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-1088
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of Four Christmases
When: Dec 4 – 8pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS
What: outdoor screenings
When: Dec 7, 14 & 21 – 7pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
THE LEARNED LADIES
What: Moliere’s comedy about the dangers of following all the latest trends
When: thru Dec 6
Thurs – Sat – 8pm
Sun – 2pm
Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre
12501 Research Pkwy
Orlando
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-823-1500
THE LION IN WINTER
What: James Goldman’s dramedy about the affairs of King Henry II on a peculiar Christmas
When: thru Dec 20
Thurs – Sat – 7:30pm
Sun – 2:30pm
Where: Mad Cow Theatre
105 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: $24 – 26
Contact: 407-297-8788
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
What: traditional telling of the classic tale, directed by Frank Hilgenberg
When: thru Dec 20
Thurs – Sat – 8pm
Sun – 2:30pm
Where: Theatre Downtown
2113 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $18
Contact: 407-841-0083
DEAR SANTA
What: A child’s request throws a wrench in Santa’s works in this family comedy
When: thru Dec 20
Fri – 7pm
Sat – 2 & 7pm
Sun – 2pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-896-7365
CHILDREN
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Dec 7 – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
NATURE
FUN WITH FLOWERS – A FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP
What: a make & take workshop creating a seasonal door hanging with Jan Silk, a flower show judge
When: Dec 3 – 1pm
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: $20; registration deadline Nov. 30
Contact: 407-644-5770
HOLIDAY PLANTS
What: how to use them; care for them; and, recycle or reuse them after the holiday season
When: Dec 3 – 6 – 7:30pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
FOOD, BEER & WINE
A NIGHT OF EXTREME TASTE
What: cocktail, wine & food tastings
When: Dec 3 – 7 – 11pm
Where: Ritz-Carlton Orlando – Grande Lakes
4012 Central Florida Pkwy
Orlando
Cost: $95
Contact: 407-206-2400
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL
When: Dec 4 – 6 – 10pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $25 – 35
Contact: 407-383-2331
DISTINGUISHED CHEF HIGH TEA
When: Dec 5 – 2 – 4pm
Where: Rosen College of Hospitality Management
9907 Universal Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-903-8165
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY AFTERNOON TEA PARTY
What: Nutcracker themed affair with entertainment
When: Dec 6 – 1:30 – 4pm
Where: Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $25 adults; $18 children 6 & younger
Contact: 407-996-9770
FUNDRAISERS
FASHION FOR HABITAT
What: fashion show to benefit Habitat for Humanity
When: Dec 4 – 6 – 10pm
Where: Ibi Salon
16 N. Summerlin Ave
Orlando
Cost: $20 advance; $30 day of the event
Contact: 407-648-4567
HOLIDAY
HISTORY CENTER HOLIDAY AT HERITAGE SQUARE
What: lighting ceremony with music & activities
When: Dec 2 – 5:30 – 9pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-8500
76TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VESPERS
What: presented by the Rollins College Choir, Singers, Chamber Singers & Orchestra with scriptural passages
When: Dec 4 - 6 – 6:15pm (doors open at 6)
Where: Rollins College Knowles Memorial Chapel
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-646-2233
CHRISTMAS WITH THE BASILICA CHOIR
What: sacred & secular music from both Advent & Christmas sources plus a holiday sing-a-long
When: Dec 4 – 7:30pm
Where: Mary Queen of the Universe
8300 Vineland Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10; children under 11 free
Contact: 407-239-6600 x 317
WINTER PARK CHRISTMAS PARADE
When: Dec 5 – 9am
Where: Downtown Winter Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3399
AVALON AGLOW
What: Christmas parade & fireworks
When: Dec 5 – 4 – 9pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founder’s Square
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS
What: tree & park lighting ceremony with entertainment
When: Dec 5 – 5 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
PAST & PRESENT STYLES OF FASHION FOR THE HOLIDAYS
What: benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka ReStore
When: Dec 6 – 11:30am – 2pm
Where: Highland Manor
604 E. Main St
Apopka
Cost: $35 includes lunch – reservations required
Contact: 407-880-8852
TREE LIGHTING & HOLIDAY STROLL
When: Dec 4 – 5pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3399
CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE
What: tree lighting, live entertainment, face painters, balloon artists & Santa
When: Dec 4 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Magnolia Square
200 S. Magnolia Ave
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-688-5120
LIGHT UP WINTER GARDEN
What: winter festival with street lighting, sledding & entertainment
When: Dec 4 – 6 – 9pm
Where: Downtown Winter Garden
Plant St
Winter Garden
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-656-4155
WINTER PARK CHRISTMAS PARADE
When: Dec 5 – 9am
Where: Downtown Winter Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3399
LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS
What: tree & park lighting ceremony with entertainment
When: Dec 5 – 5 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
ETC.
HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS COMMUNITY EVENT
What: national multi-city tour designed to inform homeowners on current options, part of the Obama administration’s Making Home Affordable Program
When: Dec 3 – noon – 7:30pm
Where: Wyndham Orlando Resort
8001 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 888-995-4673
PLAN AHEAD
WINE TASTING & PERFORMANCE
What: with wines, appetizers, music, raffles & a performance by & benefitting Shakespeare Alive! workshops in the local schools @ 6:30pm
When: Dec 10 – 5:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Whole Foods Market
1989 Aloma Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-447-1700
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
What: family activities and outdoor ice skating
When: Dec 11 – 20
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free – $7 ice skating admission
Contact: 407-898-3130
IT’S SNOW MUCH FUN DAY
What: snow playground and Santa visit
When: Dec 12 – noon – 8pm
Where: Winter Garden Village
3251 Daniels Rd
Winter Garden
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-656-1658
AFTERNOON WITH SANTA
What: for children 10 & younger – holiday crafts, Santa, moonwalk & games
When: Dec 12 – 1 – 3pm
Where: Magnolia Park
2929 Binion Rd
Apopka
Cost: $3 per child; adults free
Contact: 407-886-4231
HOLIDAY SIDEWALK SASHAY
What: sidewalk parade around Lake Eola
When: Dec 12 – 3:30 – 5pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-898-3130
WINTER PARK BOAT PARADE AND FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
When: Dec 12 – 5:30pm
Where: Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3399
SANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND
What: holiday activities and film screenings
When: Dec 12 – 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Jim Beech Recreation Center
1820 A. D. Mims Rd
Ocoee
Cost: Free – non-perishable food donations requested
Contact: 407-905-3180
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