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, Food, 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 such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.
ART
THE HAPPY SHOW
What: Art party centered around smiling, with belly dancing and a performance by Brian Feldman
When: April 1 – 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
www.omart.org
POST-APOCALYPTIC PINUP SHOW
What: Sexy bleak works by Phil Noto, Vaughn Belak and Jack Toepke, with music by Preacher, Twisted Trystan and more, plus a steampunk fashion show
When: April 2 – 7pm
Where: Taste Restaurant
717 W. Smith St
Orlando
Cost: Free – $3
Contact: 407-835-0646
www.TasteCP.com
LECTURE/LITERARY
KIMBEL & CABUS AND MODERN GOTHIC FURNITURE IN THE US
What: Lecture from Barry Harwood, a curator at the Brooklyn Museum
When: April 1 – 2:30pm
Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $3
Contact: 407-645-5311
DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER
What: TV personality Duane Chapman will be signing and discussing his new book, Where Mercy Is Shown, Mercy Is Given
When: April 3 – noon
Where: Borders Books & Music
600 S. Orlando Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-3300
THEATER & MOVIES
DOORS
What: Student production of an absurdist play by Stephen A. DeWoody, winner of this year’s Florida Playwright Competition
When: March 30 – April 3 – 7:30pm
Where: Valencia Campus East Black Box Theater
701 N. Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando
Cost: $6 – 8
Contact: 407-582-7900
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of Star Trek
When: April 2 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults, $2 children, free to garden members
Contact: 407-246-2620
PLAYFEST!
What: Workshops, staged readings and premieres make for more than a week of theater events
When: April 2 – 11 – various times
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: varies
Contact: 407-447-1700
www.OrlandoShakes.org/PlayFest.html
CHILDREN
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE
What: UCF and Orlando Shakes partner to produce the stage adaptation of the ’70s children’s show
When: Sat – 2pm through April 18
Sun – 4:30pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-447-1700
TEEN NIGHT AT THE CAMEO
What: presented by Misty Forest
When: April 2 – 8pm
Where: Cameo Theater
1013 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-385-0015
EASTER EGG HUNT
What: children 10 and younger
When: April 3 – 10am
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3203
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
What: Children are invited to meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for colored eggs
When: April 3 – 10am
Where: Fort Mellon Park
1000 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
HIPPITY HOP ADVENTURE
What: Kids follow clues on the Bunny Trail to hunt down the Easter Bunny, with candy and surprises along the way
When: April 3 & 4 – 9am – 3pm
Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 N. Hwy 17-92
Sanford
Cost: $10.95
Contact: 407-323-4450
www.CentralFloridaZoo.org
EGGTASTIC EASTER WORKSHOP
What: Kids hunt for eggs hidden by the Easter Dinosaur
When: April 3 – 10am – noon
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-514-2000
NATURE/LANDSCAPING
NATIVE PLANTS
What: with Craig Huegel, author of Butterfly Gardening with Florida’s Native Plants
When: April 6 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
FUNDRAISER
BEER & BONES BREWHAHA
What: dog owners’ social to benefit the SPCA of Central Florida
When: April 3 – 5 – 8pm
Where: Dog Day Afternoon
200 S. Myrtle Ave
Sanford
Cost: $15 advance; $20 at the door
Contact: 407-328-9205
ORLANDO CHILLOUNGE NIGHT
What: The park is transformed into an outdoor lounge to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
When: April 3 – 6 – 11pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
E. Central Blvd & N. Eola Dr
Cost: $15 – 75
Contact: www.orlando.chilloungenight.com
DYNGUS-SMIGUS DAY
What: Polish Easter festival with dancing, food and beer; proceeds benefit Polish Roman Catholic Union of America educational fund and the Haitian Children’s Hospital
When: April 5 – noon – 8pm
Where: Polonia Polish Restaurant
750 S. Hwy 17-92
Casselberry
Cost: $15 – $20
Contact: 407-331-1933
ETC.
SEE RED RALLY
What: Protest against legislation to reduce teacher retirement beenfits and employment protections, increase standardized testing and more
When: April 1 – 4 – 6pm
Where: Corner Colonial Dr & Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
THE DAILYCITY.COM PANEL SERIES
What: Mark Baratelli hosts a monthly talk on local topics
When: April 2
Where: CoLab Orlando
37 N. Orange Ave – Ste. 600
Orlando
Cost: $5
EASTER SURF FESTIVAL
What: Annual surfing competition and activities
When: April 2 – 7:30am – 7pm
3rd – 7:30am – 11pm
4th – 7:30am – 5pm
Where: Shepard Park
211 E. Cocoa Beach Causeway
Cocoa Beach
Cost: Free
Contact: www.EasterSurfFest.com
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: A FESTIVAL
What: Monty Python themed, street party
When: April 3 – 4 – 9pm
Where: Audubon Park Garden District
E. Winter Park Rd & Corrine Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-590-8776
PILLOWLANDO MMX
What: Bring a pillow and join in some massive cushion carnage for World Pillow Fight Day
When: April 3 – 5pm
Where: Wall Street Plaza
Wall & Court Sts
Orlando
Cost: Free
VOICES OF HONOR TOUR
What: Human Right Committee screens a documentary highlighting the failures of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” followed by a panel discussion
When: April 5 – 7pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-228-1220
PLAN AHEAD
GREG DAWSON
What: discussion and book signing of Hiding in the Spotlight
When: April 7 – 7pm
Where: Errol Estate Country Club
1355 Errol Pkwy
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-884-0391
3RD ANNUAL READING BETWEEN THE WINES
What: to benefit Adult Literacy League with wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction & guest authors
When: April 9 – 6pm
Where: Orlando Marriott Downtown
400 W. Livingston St
Orlando
Cost: $100
Contact: 407-422-1540
10TH ANNUAL SPRING FEVER IN THE GARDEN
What: plant, wildlife, nature & garden vendors with music, children’s activities, silent auction
When: April 10 – 9am – 5pm
11th – 11am – 4pm
Where: Downtown Winter Garden
Plant St
Winter Garden
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-656-4155
WILDFLOWERS
What: speaker Lisa Roberts of the FL Wildflower Foundation
When: April 14 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
17TH ANNUAL HEARTS OF GOLD EVENT
What: featuring Styx benefitting The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
When: April 16
Where: Hard Rock Live
Universal CityWalk
Orlando
Cost: $37
Contact: 407-426-1265
11TH ANNUAL MAGNOLIA PARK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
What: local bands with children activities, vendors exhibits
When: April 17 – 10am – 6pm
Where: Magnolia Park
2929 Binion Rd
Apopka
Cost: $2 adults; children free
Contact: 407-886-4231
REMODELING FOR WATER EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP
What: indoor and outdoor improvements including landscape updates, rainwater harvesting, stormwater and irrigation issues
When: April 17 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-637-2525
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
There is a saying that I’ve been hearing as of late that ‘life gets in the way.’ To me, it is an oxymoron of sorts because it all is a part of our life – whether it be work, personal, etc. Sometimes we lose sight of the bigger picture and we need to remind ourselves of such.
We all too often forget to look at the overall picture and sometimes dwell upon and ‘sweat the small stuff.’ We have to keep things in perspective and remember that the only things we can change are what we have control over. We may be able to influence external conditions, but we can only change how we look at and deal with them.
Yes, I do wax philosophically at times and try to be introspective as well. To me, it is a way in which I’m able to keep myself grounded, or at the least try to. I’ve learned that repeated frustrations and disappointments are always a reflection of repeated misunderstandings and presumptions.
Thinking is not enough. For if you think negative thoughts, then that is the outcome you will be receiving. You have to think positive thoughts and then turn those thoughts into actions. Your thoughts can yield inspiration, creativity and the determination you need. Just thinking different varieties of the same old thoughts is not conducive at all. But remember to take tiny steps – Rome wasn’t built in a day.
The more you find good in another, the more you’ll find good in yourself. Don’t dwell on past issues. They are over and done with – can’t be changed and can’t be brought back. They prove no purpose as long as the lesson has been learned from them. Always, always, remember the good. Besides, it will bring a smile to your heart.
By accepting full responsibility for the things in your life, you will be unlocking the doors to joy and with that comes power. Blaming others and external forces accomplishes nothing. It won’t change anything, but you can by the actions that you take.
It’s all a matter of perspective and how we wish to treat and look at things and life.
“Be true to your work, your word and your friend.” – Thoreau
Have a GREAT day!!
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Amendment 4 or the misnomer as it was known by, Hometown Democracy, if passed would have Floridians vote on every proposed change to the comprehensive plans for each city and county. Just the fact of the voting alone and the cost of such is major onus. To give you an idea of what this might entail, in the City of Orlando, there are approximately 500 changes in 2009.
A plan very similar to Amendment 4 was tried in St. Petersburg to devastating effects including continued litigation that is costing the taxpayers plenty. Even the former mayor stated that “_it resulted in confusion for the voters and a lot of extra costs_.”
I won’t deny that the premise of giving the power to the people is well intentioned, but this is why we elect our officials. Besides, Amendment 4 is poorly written in that it does not address the issues of hospitals, schools, fire & police stations as these would also have to be voted upon, delaying construction until approved at the next election.
This is in addition to the fact that Amendment 4 would cost jobs, raise taxes and further hurt Florida’s economy.
Floridians for Responsible Policy opposes Amendment 4 and feels that it will empower special interests.
Vote No on 4 is being championed by the Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy, Inc.
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
On March 31, the Federal Reserve will stop buying mortgage-backed securities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, returning control of interest rates to private investors.
Many had thought that once this occurs, mortgage rates would rise quickly. That sentiment is not held by many economists who feel that there is significant private investor demand that will take place. Additionally, the Fed has no immediate plans to sell off the bonds it’s purchased.
Mortgage rates are historically low hovering around the 5% mark. It is expected that they will rise slowly by the end of the year, but we are only talking about ½% increase. Additionally, there is always the possibility that if the private sector does not act as expected, the Fed cause always intercede again.
The Fed wants to keep rates low considering our slowly recovering economy, high unemployment and they want to control inflation.
For some background on the Fed and Mortgage Backed Securities, click here!
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
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, Food, 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 such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.
ART
DEREK GORES: TORN RECEPTION
What: First Orlando solo show from the collage artist
When: March 25 – 6 – 9pm
Where: Blank Space
201 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-481-9010
ART TEES: ELI CANNON
What: The shop offers a display of works from the urban artist and a chance to get the artist’s work on a T-shirt; with music and free beer
When: March 25 – 7 – 10pm
Where: Mother Falcon Clothing
888 E. Washington St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-423-3060
DADDY’S BAD MEDICINE OPENING
What: Florida funk art by Carrie Curtis
When: March 26 – 6 – 9pm
Where: Little Fish Huge Pond
309 E. First St.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-920-1321
www.LittleFish-HugePond.com
THE ARTS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A SYMPOSIUM
What: panelists: Marsha Norman & Jules Feiffer with Billy Collins as moderator
When: March 26 – 7pm
Where: Russell Theatre at Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-691-1995
REQUESTING MIRACLES: VOTIVE OFFERINGS FROM DIVERSE CULTURES RECEPTION
What: Handmade art from Mexico, Italy, Brazil and Japan
When: March 26 – 7 – 9:30pm
Where: Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
CREALDE SPRING ART SALE
What: Original fine art from faculty and artists associated with the school, including ceramics, sculptures, paintings, drawings, photography and jewelry
When: March 27 – 9am – 5pm
28th – 11am – 4pm
Where: Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
SPRING FOR HANDMADE
What: Central Florida artists and artisans share their unique crafts
When: March 27 – 10am – 4pm
Where: Artistree Co-op
1600 Edgewater Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-999-5251
LECTURE
MY LIFE AND FUNNY TIMES
What: A slideshow presented by influential cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer
When: March 25 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College Bush Auditorium
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2000
HEMANT MEHTA
What: Lecture by the author of the “Friendly Atheist” blog
When: March 29 – 3 – 6pm
Where: Valencia Community College
1800 S. Kirkman Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-299-5000
THEATER & MOVIES
BLOOD INTO WINE
What: Documentary following the creation Maynard James Keenan’s winery
When: March 24 – 6:30pm
25th – 9pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org
FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIRE DE LUNE
What: Rollins Second Stage Series presents Terrence McNally’s two-character play about a middle aged couple’s new relationship
When: March 25 – 7 – 8pm
28th – 2pm
Where: Rollins College Fred Stone Theatre
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2145
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Fantastic Voyage
When: March 25 – 8pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3334
www.Enzian.org
TILIKUNUNDRUM
What: Brian Feldman will endure 18 hours of confinement in a stranger’s bathtub, one hour for each year Tilikum the orca has been held captive in a space of comparative size at SeaWorld
When: March 27 – 6am – midnight
Where: SeaHouse
1132 Edgewater Ct
Orlando
Cost: Free – $78.95
Contact: 407-792-9421
MOVIE IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of Where The Wild Things Are
When: March 27 – 7:45pm
Where: Bill Breeze Park at Starke Lake
125 N. Lakeshore Dr
Ocoee
Cost: Free – bring lawn chair or blanket
Contact: 407-905-3100
CHILDREN
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON STAGE: A BEAR COUNTRY MUSICAL
What: The famous children’s characters sing their adventures on stage
When: Fri – 7pm through March 28th
Sat – 2 & 7pm
Sun – 2pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-896-7365
NATURE/LANDSCAPING
CONTAINERS AND SPRING FLOWERS
What: Randy Knight demonstrates how to make a seasonal garden in pots
When: March 25 – 10am
Where: Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-647-6294
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING
What: learn the principles of
When: March 25 – 7 – 9pm
Where: Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
151 W. Lyman Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-254-9224
ORCHID MADNESS
What: learn the principles of
When: March 27 & 28 – 9am – 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-592-3473
FUNDRAISER
ART WITH HEART
What: to benefit Doctors Without Borders in Haiti
When: March 26 – 3 – 9pm
Where: Maitland Art Center
231 W Packwood Ave
Maitland
Contact: 407-672-1001
BABES AND BANDS
What: Bachelorettes get auctioned off to benefit the American Cancer Society, with performances by 1984, Swansinger and more
When: March 28 – 8pm
Where: Back Booth
37 W. Pine St
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-999-2570
www.BackBooth.com
ETC.
2ND ANNUAL BIKE FROM PARK TO PARK
What: promoting viable and safe pedestrian & bicycle –friendly infrastructure
When: March 26 – 8am
Where: Mead Garden
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free; reservations deadline 3/23
Contact: 407-623-3341
OCOEE’S 5TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING
What: children’s poster contest, face painting, puppet show; Ocoee residents can get free trees, plants, bushes & rain barrels
When: March 27 – 10am – 3pm
Where: Bill Breeze Park
150 N. Lakeshore Dr
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3100
PLAN AHEAD
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of a movie
When: April 2 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults, $2 children, free to garden members
Contact: 407-246-2620
NATIVE PLANTS
What: with Craig Huegel, author of Butterfly Gardening with Florida’s Native Plants
When: April 6 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
3RD ANNUAL READING BETWEEN THE WINES
What: to benefit Adult Literacy League with wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction & guest authors
When: April 9 – 6pm
Where: Orlando Marriott Downtown
400 W. Livingston St
Orlando
Cost: $100
Contact: 407-422-1540
WILDFLOWERS
What: speaker Lisa Roberts of the FL Wildflower Foundation
When: April 14 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
17TH ANNUAL HEARTS OF GOLD EVENT
What: featuring Styx benefitting The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
When: April 16
Where: Hard Rock Live
Universal CityWalk
Orlando
Cost: $37
Contact: 407-426-1265
11TH ANNUAL MAGNOLIA PARK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
What: local bands with children activities, vendors exhibits
When: April 17 – 10am – 6pm
Where: Magnolia Park
2929 Binion Rd
Apopka
Cost: $2 adults; children free
Contact: 407-886-4231
REMODELING FOR WATER EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP
What: indoor and outdoor improvements including landscape updates, rainwater harvesting, stormwater and irrigation issues
When: April 17 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-637-2525
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
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, Food, 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 such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.
ART
THE DAILYCITY.COM MOBILE ART SHOW #7: A THOMAS THORSPECKEN RETROSPECTIVE
What: Works from Thorspecken’s Analog Artist in a Digital World blog framed in a U-Haul
When: March 18 – 6 – 9pm
Where: The Black Olive
22 E. Pine St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-849-1689
www.TheDailyCity.com
FORCE FEEDING OPENING
What: Brigan Gresh presents a new mixed-media series of 48-inch-by-48-inch canvases
When: March 18 – 6 – 9pm
Where: CityArts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-648-7060
PAINT THE TOWN RECEPTION
What: Local artists depict the cityscapes and sights of the City Beautiful
When: March 18 – 6 – 9pm
Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island
39 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-523-6700
PINK ART RECEPTION
What: The Women’s Studies Program of UCF presents art using bras as canvas to benefit breast cancer research
When: March 18 – 6 – 9pm
Where: CityArts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-648-7060
PLACES, SPACES, TRACES RECEPTION
What: Pictures from photography of candidates from UCF’s Master of Fine Arts program
When: March 18 – 6 – 9pm
Where: UCF Visual Arts Bldg
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-2000
51ST WINTER PARK SIDEWALK ART FESTIVAL
What: More than 225 artists participate in this outdoor festival, with music, activities and more
When: March 19 – 21
Fri & Sat – 9am – 6pm
Sun – 9am – 5pm
Where: Downtown Winter Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-672-6390
MUSIC
UCF-ORLANDO JAZZ FESTIVAL
When: March 19 & 20 – 8pm
Where: UCF Communications Bldg Auditorium
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $20 – 60
FRENCH HORN DAY
What: sponsored by the Rollins College Music Department
When: March 20 – 9am – 5pm
Where: Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $25 advance; $30 at the door
Contact: 407-539-0920
F! THE MAN FEST
What: Celebration of local and independent art and music, featuring SNAFU, Run Rhino and One Night Stan
When: March 20 – 8pm
Where: Cameo Theatre
1013 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $5 – 7
Contact: 407-403-5993
www.GoatGroup.com
SOUTHERN FRIED SUNDAY
When: March 21 – 5:30pm
Where: Copper Rocket Pub
106 Lake Ave
Maitland
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-645-0069
www.CopperRocketPub.com
THEATER & MOVIES
CRANES ROOST SUNSET CINEMA
What: outdoor screening of Charlotte’s Web
When: March 20 – 7pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Altamonte Springs Drive
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
ART IN A TOURIST TOWN
What: premier of independent Orlando arts documentary
When: March 20 – 9pm
Where: Little Fish Huge Pond
309 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-330-8594
www.LittleFish-HugePond.com
LITERARY
PRIDE & PASSION: THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BASEBALL EXPERIENCE
What: Authors Matt Tavares and Lee Lowenfish discuss their books about black people and baseball
When: March 19 – 10:30am
20th – 11:30am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
www.ocls.info
ORLANDO BOOK PARTY
What: Kelle Groom launches her new collection of poetry, Five Kingdoms
When: March 20 – 6:30pm
Where: Urban Think Bookstore
625 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
www.UrbanThinkOrlando.com
DANCE
ROLLINS DANCE XXIII
What: A performance featuring choreography from Robert Sherry, Lesley Brasseux and more
When: March 19 & 20 – 8pm
Where: Rollins College Annie Russell Theatre
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $17 – 19
Contact: 407-646-2145
CHILDREN
DISNEY LIVE! ROCKIN’ ROAD SHOW
When: March 19 – 3 & 6:30pm
Where: UCF Arena Building
50 N. Gemini Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $18 – 50
Contact: 407-823-6006
KIDS AT THE CASA
What: Spanish themed festival with art, storytelling & music
When: March 20 – 10am – 1pm
Where: Casa Feliz
656 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free – donations accepted
Contact: 407-628-8200
STORYBOOK TOUR
What: storytime and art activities
When: March 20 – 1:30pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10 adults with 1st child free & $3 for additional children
Contact: 407-896-4231
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON STAGE: A BEAR COUNTRY MUSICAL
What: The famous children’s characters sing their adventures on stage
When: Fri – 7pm through March 28th
Sat – 2 & 7pm
Sun – 2pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-896-7365
FOOD
EAST ORLANDO BEER FESTIVAL
What: Unlimited beer tastings and treats from local brewers and restaurants
When: March 20 – 1 – 5pm
Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center
413 N. Alafaya Trail
Orlando
Cost: $25 – 35
Contact: 407-737-2866
NATURE/LANDSCAPING
EDIBLE LANDSCAPES
What: vegetables, herbs & fruit growing including care & maintenance
When: March 20 – 9 – 10:30am
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
PLANT SALE
What: plant vendors selling a variety of plants
When: March 20 – 21 – 9am – 5pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
VIDEO SERIES
What: topic is “Gardens of the World” with Audrey Hepburn
When: March 24 – noon
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $2 members; $5 non-members
Contact: 407-896-4231
HEALTH
WOMEN’S FORUM TO DISCUSS HERBAL REMEDIES
What: ‘Myth Buster 101’
When: March 17 – noon
Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando
2100 Lee Rd
Winter Park
Cost: $7 includes lunch; registration deadline 3/15/10
Contact: 407-644-7593 x 227
HEART DISEASE IN WOMEN: EXPLODING MYTHS, IMPROVING OUTCOMES
What: by Dr. Claire Duvernoy
When: March 17 – 6:30pm
Where: Florida Hospital Orlando
601 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-303-1700
FUNDRAISER
WALK FOR WISHES
What: walking & entertainment to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
When: March 18 – 5:30 – 8pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10 minimum registration
Contact: 407-622-4673 x 202
A SPRING AFFAIRE – RENAISSANCE EVENING WITH WINE & RAPTORS
What: wine & artisan beer tastings, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, live music, falcon flight demonstration, equestrian presentation
When: March 20 – 4 – 7pm
Where: Avian Reconditioning Center
323 W. Lester Rd
Apopka
Cost: $20 advance; $25 at the door
Contact: 407-461-1056
ETC.
CENTRAL FLORIDA HOME & GARDEN SHOW
What: vendors & celebrity appearances
When: March 19 – 20 – 10am – 9pm
21st – 10am – 6pm
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $10 adults; $5 children; $5 seniors on Friday only
Contact: 877-871-7469
GATHERING FOR DREAM ACT
What: People rally to support the proposal for immigration education reform
When: March 19 – 1:45pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
Eola Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
CENTRAL FLORIDA SOAP BOX DERBY
When: March 20 – 8am
Where: Derby Park
2199 Oregon Ave
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-330-5697
www.ci.sanford.fl.us
HER STORY
What: The League of Women Voters presents speakers on the different accomplishments of women in history
When: March 20 – 2pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
www.ocls.info
IT’S NOT YOUR MOTHER’S TEA
What: speaker retired US Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas celebrating women’s history month benefitting the Historical Society of Central Florida
When: March 22 – 5 pm – cocktail reception 4pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free for members; nonmembers $10
Contact: 407-836-7010
www.TheHistoryCenter.org
PLAN AHEAD
2ND ANNUAL BIKE FROM PARK TO PARK
What: promoting viable and safe pedestrian & bicycle –friendly infrastructure
When: March 26 – 8am
Where: Mead Garden
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free; reservations deadline 3/23
Contact: 407-623-3341
ART WITH HEART
What: to benefit Doctors Without Borders in Haiti
When: March 26 – 3 – 9pm
Where: Maitland Art Center
231 W Packwood Ave
Maitland
Contact: 407-672-1001
THE ARTS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A SYMPOSIUM
What: panelists: Marsha Norman & Jules Feiffer with Billy Collins as moderator
When: March 26 – 7pm
Where: Russell Theatre at Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-691-1995
OCOEE’S 5TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING
What: children’s poster contest, face painting, puppet show; Ocoee residents can get free trees, plants, bushes & rain barrels
When: March 27 – 10am – 3pm
Where: Bill Breeze Park
150 N. Lakeshore Dr
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3100
MOVIE IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of Where The Wild Things Are
When: March 27 – 7:45pm
Where: Bill Breeze Park at Starke Lake
125 N. Lakeshore Dr
Ocoee
Cost: Free – bring lawn chair or blanket
Contact: 407-905-3100
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for February 2010. Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
18 homes sold during the month of February.
The average sales price is $137,367 with 161 days on the market.
The median sales price is $132,500.
The sales to list price ratio is 96%.
The most expensive home sold for $300,000 in Carrington Woods and was on the market 79 days
The least expensive home sold for $60,000 in North Orlando Terrace after 379 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $223,535 with 105 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 14 sales, an increase of 29%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 35% and a decrease in the median sales price of 38%. There was a decrease of 22% in sales volume with a 2% increase in sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
11 homes sold
The average sales price is $115,578 with 132 days on the market.
The median sales price is $132,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 99%.
The most expensive townhome sold for $165,000 in Heritage Commons and was new construction.
The least expensive condo sold for $31,000 in Bay Tree after 99 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $139,998 with 160 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 5 sales, a decrease of 120%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 98% and an increase in the median sales price of 200%. There was an increase in sales volume of 175% with a 8% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Winter Springs and Seminole County real estate and Winter Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Winter Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for February 2010. Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 & 32792. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
27 homes sold during the month of February.
The average sales price is $370,917 with 198 days on the market.
The median sales price is $215,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $1.25M in Alamo on Lake Bear Gully after 354 days on the market.
The least expensive home sold for $80,000 in Glencoe after 256 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $299,332 with 158 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 89% and on 25 sales, an increase of 8%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 72% and an increase in the median sales price of 32%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 23% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
20 homes sold
The average sales price was $68,419 with 152 days on the market.
The median sales price was $44,700.
The sales to list price ratio is 90%.
The most expensive sold for $170,000 in Park-Aire Condo and was on the market 150 days.
The least expensive sold for $20,000 in Waterfall Cove at Winter Park Condo after 27 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $419,925 with 215 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 87% on 8 sales, an increase of 150%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 41% and an increase in the median sales price of 8%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 20% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for February 2010. Windermere is made up of the zip code 34786. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
33 homes sold during the month of February.
The average sales price is $616,511 with 218 days on the market.
The median sales price is $318,800.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $2.9M in Lakes and was on the market 123 days.
The least expensive home sold for $185,000 in Lakes of Windermere after 359 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $458,910 with 148 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 22 sales, an increase of 50%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 36% and an increase in the median sales price of 18%. There was an increase in sales volume of 57% with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
11 homes sold.
The average sales price is $116,280 with 132 days on the market.
The median sales price is $114,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 100%.
The more expensive townhome sold for $163,280 in Lake Sawyer South and was on the market 56 days.
The less expensive sold for $90,000 in Lakes of Windermere Condo after 69 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $203,010 with a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 1 sales, an increase of 1000%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 18% and a decrease in the median sales price of 23%. There was an increase in sales volume of 38% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Windermere and Orange County real estate and Windermere and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Windermere and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Windermere and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
The following are the market sales statistics for Seminole County, Florida for February 2010. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
238 homes sold during the month of February.
The average sales price is $215,801 with 148 days on the market.
The median sales price is $160,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $3.95M in Lake Club in Longwood and was new construction built in ‘08.
The least expensive home sold for $20,000 in Cates Addition in Sanford after 101 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $231,233 with 170 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 169 sales an increase of 41%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 11%. There was an increase in sales volume of 32% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
132 homes sold
The average sales price was $75,628 with 145 days on the market.
The median sales price was $54,050.
The sales to list price ratio is 98%.
The most expensive townhome sold for $263,500 at Fountain Parke in Lake Mary and was new construction built in ‘07.
The least expensive condo sold for $13,200 at Ashwood in Fern Park after 65 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $105,725 with 133 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 61 sales, an increase of 71%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 8% and a decrease in the median sales price of 7%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 4% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Seminole County real estate and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
