Real Estate Morsels &#187; Events

CLYDE BUTCHER: BIG CYPRESS SWAMP & THE WESTERN EVERGLADES

What: Four exhbitions examine the role of the landscape and environment on the American experience

When: Tues – Fri – 10am – 4pm through July 25^th

Sat & Sun – noon – 4pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $8

Contact: 407-896-4231

N. U. N. SKETCH

What: Drawing and art session featuring costumed models in a themed scene

When: Wed – 6:30 – 9pm through July 28^th

Where: Cameo Theatre

1013 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $5 – 10

Contact: 407-403-5993

www.GOATGroup.com

ART IN CHAMBERS: ORIGINAL SINNS

What: the city of Winter Park displays paintings and mixed media works of Henry Sinn

When: Mon – Fri – 8am – 5pm through July 30^th

Where: Winter Park City Hall

401 S. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3498

RECYCLED, WRAPPED & SEWN: WORKS BY COURTNEY PUCKETT

What: The artist presents large sculptures with found objects

When: Mon – Fri – 9am – 5pm through July 30^th

Where: Anita S. Wooten Gallery

Valencia Community College East Campus

701 N. Econlockhatchee Trl

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-582-2289

SYMBOLS

What: Featuring recent paintings by Parker Sketch

When: Mon – Thurs – noon – 9pm through July 30^th

Fri – Sun – noon – 5pm

Where: Gallery Q

946 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: Donation

Contact: 407-228-8272

MATT WOODHAM

What: The Apopka artist displays his paintings inspired by the co-existence of organic and man-made

When: Mon – Sat – 9am – 9pm through July 31^st

Sun – noon – 6pm

Where: Artistree Co-op

1600 Edgewater Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-999-5251

SPLASH

What: PB&J Theatre Factory production of the summertime comedy

When: Tues – Fri – 7pm through August 1^st

Sat – 4 & 7pm

Sun – 2pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center – Goldman Theater

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-447-1700

WHAT WE SEE WHEN WE LOOK BACK

What: Featuring work by Danielle DeGuglimo, Josh Erickson and Nelson Hallonquist

When: Mon – Fri – 10am – 5pm through August 6^th

Where: Twelve21 Gallery

1221C N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-982-4357

HIT THE BEACH

What: Annie Laurie Wells and Tiffany George present paintings celebrating beach culture

When: Tues – Fri – noon – 5pm through August 7^th

Sat 11am – 4pm

Where: Creative Spirit Art Gallery

(Inside Harwood Watson Dance Studio)

820A Lake Baldwin Lane

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-228-0005

THE JAPAN CRAZE & WESTERN ART

What: Reflections of the transforming influence of Japan in the late 19th century

When: Tues – Sat – 9:30am – 4pm through August 8^th

Sun 1 – 4pm

Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $1 – 3

Contact: 407-645-5311

ORLANDO LANDMARKS: PHOTO TRANSFERS BY BARBARA ERY

What: Collection of 30 photo transfers highlights the history of Central Florida

When: Mon – Sat – 10am – 5pm through August 8^th

Sun noon – 5pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $9

Contact: 407-836-8500

www.GalleryAtAvalonIsland.com

BRICE STEPHENS ART SHOW

What: The local artist displays ink and acrylic glass paintings created on window panes

When: Tues – Sat – noon – 7pm through August 11^th

Sun – noon – 5pm

Where: Mother Falcon Clothing

817 E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-423-3060

THE ARTWORK OF MARLEN MUCCIO & PRAYONG DEEYING OPENING RECEPTION

What: The two artists present traditional paintings, realistic portraiture, photography and a life-size bronze sculpture

When: Thurs – Sat – noon – 6:30pm through August 13^th

Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island

39 S. Magnolia Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-312-0708

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE!

What: 14 Seminole County artists and sculptors bring Florida’s wildlife indoors to celebrate the state’s biological diversity

When: Tues – Fri – 1 – 5pm through August 14^th

Sat – 9am – 1pm

Where: Museum of Seminole County History

300 Bush Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $3

Contact: 407-665-2489

CREATIVE NATIVES

What: A collection of artists showcasing mural-type installations, original paintings, large-scale etchings and sculpture

When: Thurs – Sat – 6 – 10pm through August 14^th

Where: Neon Forest Gallery

1741 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-217-1675

FROM DUST TO LIFE

What: The Arts Hub Florida and curator Mendi Cowles present a solo exhibition featuring the free-form artwork of Jason L. Lee

When: Mon – Fri – 4:30pm – 2am through August 15^th

Sat & Sun – 8pm – 2am

Where: Peacock Room

1321 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-228-0048

www.PeacockRoom.com

SHADES OF GREY

What: Paintings and drawings hitting the greyscale palette by Rustin Robinson

When: Thurs & Fri – 10am – 11pm through August 18^th

Sat – 8pm – midnight

Where: Blank Space

201 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-481-9001

www.BlankSpaceArt.net

ROCK N’ ROLL LASER LIGHT SHOW

What: Classic rock hits the Cinedome with bright lasers and pounding music by the Beatles, Pink Floyd and other legends

When: Saturdays – 7, 8, 9, & 10pm through August 21^st

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $13

Contact: 407-514-2000

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

What: FantasyLand Theatrical production based on the autobiographical book by accomplished journalist Mitch Albom

When: Tues & Wed – 8pm through August 25^th

Where: The Pointe Performing Arts Center

9101 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-374-3587

ZORA NEALE HURSTON: THE LEGACY OF INSPIRED REALITY

What: Works by numerous artists inspired by Hurston’s writings and life

When: Mon – Fri – 9am – 4pm through August 27^th

Where: Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts

227 E. Kennedy Blvd

Eatonville

Cost: Donation

Contact: 407-647-3307

NUNSENSE A-MEN

What: FantasyLand Theatrical Productions presents the original Nunsense musical comedy played by male performers

When: Fri – 8pm through August 27^th

Where: The Pointe Performing Arts Center

9101 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-374-3587

GREATER TUNA

What: FantasyLand Theatrical Productions presents Taylor Morgan and Christian St. John starring in the hilarious story of citizens in small-town Tuna, Texas

When: Thurs & Sat – 8pm through August 28^th

Where: The Pointe Performing Arts Center

9101 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-374-3587

KNUFFLE FUNNY: THE ART & WHIMSY OF MO WILLEMS

What: Sketches and pictures from the best-selling illustrator and author

When: Tues – Fri – 10am – 4pm through August 29^th

Sat & Sun – noon – 4pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $8

Contact: 407-896-4231

PAINT OUT EXHIBIT

What: The center displays 24 paintings created during the annual Winter Park Paint Out event in April

When: Mon – Fri – 8:30am – 5pm through August 30^th

Where: Winter Park Welcome Center & Chamber of Commerce

151 W. Lyman Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-8281

www.WinterPark.org

ARTIST INCUBATOR

What: Indoor/outdoor art market for local artists to display and sell their work

When: Thurs – 10am – 9pm through August 30^th

Fri – 10am – 1pm

Where: Blank Space

201 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-481-9010

SUB-ZERO

What: Explore the coldest substances the world has ever seen including ice, snow, liquid Nitrogen and Carbonic Acid

When: Saturdays – 6 & 7pm through August 30^th

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

30^TH ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT SHOW

What: Crealdé students showcase their finest work

When: Mon – Thurs – 9am – 4pm through August 31^st

Fri – Sat – 9am – 1pm

Where: Creadle School of Art

600 St. Andrew Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1886

IF A STARFISH CAN GROW AN ARM, WHY CAN’T I?

What: Explore tissue engineering with this interactive exhibit about health and new medical techonology

When: 10am – 5pm except Wednesday through September 1^st

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

JOHN GRABACH & HENRY GASSER: TEACHER & STUDENT

What: The collection captures the harsh realities of American coastal living

When: Tues – Sat – 10:30am – 4:30pm through September 1^st

Sun – noon – 4:30

Where: Mennello Museum of American Art

900 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $4

Contact: 407-246-4278

www.MennelloMuseum.org

A CHURCH RECORD: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE TIFFANY STUDIOS ECCLESIASTICAL DEPARTMENT

What: The museum features a collection of more than 30 archival images of memorial stones, baptismal fonts and other ecclesiastical art

When: Tues – Sat – 9:30am – 4pm through September 4^th

Sun 1 – 4pm

Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $3

Contact: 407-645-5311

www.MaitlandArtCenter.org

WILLIAM VINCENT KIRKPATRICK: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST

What: Showcasing the collection of the late painter and former Maitland Art Center student

When: Tues – Sun – 11am – 4pm through September 5^th

Where: Maitland Art Center

231 W. Packwood Ave

Maitland

Cost: $3

Contact: 407-539-2181

FROGS

What: The Audubon National Institute offers a look at the role of these amphibians in some of nature’s most delicate ecosystems, featuring over 20 species of frog

When: 10am – 5pm except Wednesday through September 6^th

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

DIABETES: A DEEPER LOOK

What: Interactive traveling exhibit, shaped as a walk-through blood vessel, explores the widespread health issue

When: 10am – 5pm except Wednesday through September 30^th

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

RENT

What: Jonathan Larson’s award-winning rock musical

When: Fri & Sat – 8pm through Dec 19^th

Sun – 7pm

Where: Greater Orlando Actors Theatre

669 Cherry St

Orlando

Cost: $18

Contact: 407-872-8451

NEON DANCE FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

What: special dance for adults with disabilities

When: twice monthly

Where: Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center

610 N. Lake Formosa Dr.

Orlando

Cost: $1

Contact: 407-896-9372

ART IN CHAMBERS

When: Mon – Fri – 8am – 5pm

Where: Winter Park City Hall

401 S. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3498

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY

What: various artists

When: various times Fri & Sat

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

SUNDAY

NEON FOREST ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR

What: Vendors including A Rare Bird Designs, Etoile Boutique, Lure Design, Vintage & Studs, Bleu’s Doll Party, Lucy Furs and Black Bean Deli

When: 10AM – 4PM

Where: Neon Forest Gallery

1741 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-217-1675

JAZZ & BLUES OUTDOOR MARKET EXPERIENCE

What: Musicians take the stage throughout the day among a variety of vendors

When: 11am – 5pm

Where: Veranda Park

2295 S. Hiawassee Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-822-0941

www.VerandaPartners.com

MUSIC AT THE CASA – SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE

When: noon

Where: Casa Feliz

656 Park Ave. N

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-8200

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

FILMFEST

What: monthly short film competition

When: Third Sunday – 1pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.audubonparkmarket.com

MONDAY

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

THE DAILYCITY.COM PANEL SERIES

What: Mark Baratelli hosts a monthly talk on local topics

When: First Monday

Where: CoLab Orlando

37 N. Orange Ave – Ste. 600

Orlando

Cost: $5

TUESDAY

ABC’s & 123’s – PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM

What: for children 3 – 6 with their adult caregiver including recreation, story time & crafts

When: 9:30 – 11am

Where: Barnett Park

4801 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-836-6248

SPEAKEASY

What: Host Tod Caviness invites readers and ranters to say their piece on the stage

When: Tuesday – 9pm

Where: Will’s Pub

1042 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-898-5070

www.myspace.com/willspub

GOLF LECTURE SERIES

What: PGA and LPGA pros speak on issues of golf media, history, fitness and more

When: Second Tuesday

Where: Winter Park Country Club

761 Old New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $10

2^ND TUESDAY

What: Galleries along Virginia Drive open their doors for a monthly art walk

When: Second Tuesday

Where: Comma Gallery

813 Virginia Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-376-1400

WEDNESDAY

ORGANIC GROWER’S MEETING

What: Nonprofit promoting methods for green living and sustainability with interactive events and activities

When: Third Wednesday through June 28th

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

TECHNICALLY, WE’RE DRINKING

What: Monthly gathering for local artistic and tech-oriented professionals

When: First Wednesday – 6pm

Where: The Monkey Bar

26 Wall Street Plaza

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-481-1030

www.WallStPlaza.net

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

THURSDAY

ABC’s & 123’s – PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM

What: for children 3 – 6 with their adult caregiver including recreation, story time & crafts

When: 9:30 – 11am

Where: Barnett Park

4801 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-836-6248

WHAT’S UP DOWNTOWN

What: Officials and business leaders speak about recent Orlando developments

When: First Thursday

Where: Downtown Orlando Information Center

201 S. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-839-4824

COLLEGE PARK FARMER’S MARKET

What: Specializing in local and organic vendors, artists and live music each week

When: 5 – 9pm

Where: Infusion Tea

1600 Edgewater Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-999-5255

www.InfusionOrlando.com

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

ALIVE AFTER FIVE

What: Downtown street party featuring food and wine sampling, art displays and live music

When: Second Thursdays

Where: Downtown Sanford

W First St & S Park Ave

Sanford

Cost: Free – $5

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

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of a movie

When: 2^nd Thursday – 8pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3334

FRIDAY

FIRST FRIDAY ART STROLL IN IVANHOE VILLAGE

What: The ArtsHub presents a sidewalk stroll bursting with local artwork displays and live music

When: First Friday – 6 – 9pm

Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street

Orange Ave btwn New Hampshire & Princeton Aves

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-484-5839

www.IvanhoeVillage.org

FOURTH FRIDAY

What: Monthly party featuring art on a different theme, plus music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres

When: Fourth Friday

Where: Downtown Sanford

W First St & S Park Ave

Sanford

Cost: $5

SANFORD PUB CRAWL

What: Monthly trail hike through the bars of downtown Sanford

When: First Friday – 6pm

Where: Limoncello’s Waterfront

530 N. Palmetto Ave

Sanford

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-323-1911

ART BIZARRE HAPPY HOUR

What: Monthly gathering for local artists to showcase works, with menu discounts

When: First Friday

Where: Austins Coffee

929 W. Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-975-3364

www.AustinsCoffee.com

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

What: concerts in an outdoor setting

When: 7 – 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

www.EthosVeganKitchen.com

FRANKIE’S SHOW & TELL

What: weekly art party featuring music and refreshments and spotlighting a local artist

When: 7 – 9pm

Where: Taste Restaurant

717 W. Smith St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-0646

www.TasteCP.com

MOUNT DORA AT NIGHT & GHOST WALK

What: A shopping and dining experience of the town, followed by a tour of spooky history and locations

When: Third Friday

Where: Downtown Mount Dora

E Fifth Ave & N Donnelly St

Mount Dora

Cost: Free

Contact: 352-383-5451

DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS

What: outdoor screening; bring picnic basket, blanket chairs; concessions available

When: First Friday – 8:30pm – gates open 6pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adults; $2 children; Garden members free

Contact: 407-246-2620

SATURDAY

GET FIT LAKE MARY

When: through May 29^th

Boot Camp – 9am

Zumba – 10am

Youth Fitness – 10am

Where: Central Park

100 N Country Club Rd

Lake Mary

Cost: $1

Contact: 407-585-1428

FREECYCLE

What: Bring your unwanted items to give away and maybe pick up some used treasures

When: First Saturday

Where: Ethos Vegan Kitchen

1235 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-228-3899

SERENDIPITY SQUARE

What: swap meet with vendors & entertainment

When: Second Saturday’s

Where: Dandelion Communitea Café

618 N. Thornton Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-362-1864

MOVIES AT THE MANOR

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: 6pm

Where: Highland Manor

604 E. Main St

Cost: Free – bring blankets & chairs – snacks available for under $5

Contact: 407-886-6226

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

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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida – July 7, 2010

Marc Grossman — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:51:54 +0000

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. There is surely something for everyone. There is also an extensive 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

WELCOME TO THE FOREST

What: The gallery’s introductory exhibit features a contemporary collection of paintings, sculptures and installations

When: Thurs – Sat – 6 – 10pm through July 12^th

Where: Neon Forest Gallery

1741 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-217-1675

www.HannibalSquareHeritageCenter.org

MATT WOODHAM

What: The Apopka artist displays his paintings inspired by the co-existence of organic and man-made

When: July 8 – 6:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Artistree Co-op

1600 Edgewater Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-999-5251

BRICE STEPHENS ART SHOW

What: The local artist displays ink and acrylic glass paintings created on window panes

When: July 8 – 7 – 10pm

Where: Mother Falcon Clothing

817 E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-423-3060

HERITAGE COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS AND ORAL HISTORIES OF WEST WINTER PARK OPENING RECEPTION

What: Peter Schreyer curates an exhibit of 125 pieces that make up the historic collection of West Winter Park

When: July 9 – 6 – 8pm

Where: Hannibal Square Heritage Center

642 W. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-539-2680

FLAGMAN

What: Georgia artist Roger Ivens presents large-scale wooden flag assemblages and enduring images of American culture

When: July 9 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

211 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-323-2774

HIT THE BEACH

What: Annie Laurie Wells and Tiffany George present paintings celebrating beach culture

When: July 9 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Creative Spirit Art Gallery

(Inside Harwood Watson Dance Studio)

820A Lake Baldwin Lane

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-228-0005

WHAT WE SEE WHEN WE LOOK BACK

What: Featuring work by Danielle DeGuglimo, Josh Erickson and Nelson Hallonquist

When: July 9 – 7 – 11pm

Where: Twelve21 Gallery

1221C N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-982-4357

AUTHOR

UNSPOILED RECEPTION AND SIGNING

What: Authors Bill Belleville and Dawn Evans Radford informally discuss their collection of essays featuring sources who oppose drilling in the Gulf

When: July 8 – 6 – 8:30pm

Where: Maya Books

205A E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-321-6504

www.UnspoiledBook.com &

www.myspace.com/MayaBooksAndMusic

AUTHOR CHRIS WHALEY BOOK SIGNING

What: The Winter Springs author brings to life a new superhero in his The Masked Saint

When: July 10 – 1 – 3pm

Where: Acme Comics, Cards & Collectibles

905 E. SR 434 # 100

Longwood

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-331-0433

KY-MANI MARLEY BOOK SIGNING

What: The singer presents her book Dear Dad along with an acoustic performance

When: July 10 – 5pm

Where: The Social

54 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free with RSVP

Contact: 407-246-1419

www.TheSocial.org

LUCILLE O’NEAL, AUTHOR DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING

What: The mother of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shares her book Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go

When: July 13 – 7pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

MOVIE/THEATER

25^TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

What: Orlando Youth Theatre production of the quirky musical directed by Jason Whitehead

When: July 7 – 10 – 7pm

10– 11 – 2:30pm

Where: Orlando Youth Theatre

398 W. Amelia St

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-254-4930

WTF THEATER

What: Showing of the classic film Grease starring John Travolta

When: July 7 – 8pm

Where: Little Fish Huge Pond

309 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-920-1321

POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK

What: Outdoor showing of Men in Black

When: July 8 – 8pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3334

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF

What: UCF Conservatory Theatre presents Edward Albee’s fiercely ferocious Tony Award-winning drama

When: July 8 – 10 – 8pm

11^th – 2pm

Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre

12501 Research Pkwy

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-823-1500

THE HOBBIT

What: In The Limelight production of the enchanting voyage of Bilbo Baggins

When: July 9 – 7pm

10^th – 1pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center – Goldman Theater

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-447-1700

MY FAVS!

What: Cabaret starring Andrea Canny with music provided by pianist Kyle Mattingly

When: July 9 – 7:30pm

10^th – 7:30 & 9:30pm

Where: Winter Park Playhouse

711B Orange Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-645-0145

ANNIE

What: Theatre Downtown musical production about the freckle-faced orphan

When: July 9 – 10, 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 29 – 31 – 8pm

18, 25 & 8/1 – 2:30pm

Where: Theatre Downtown

2113 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $18

Contact: 407-841-0083

SUNSET CINEMA

What: Outdoor screening of family films

When: July 10 – 8pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

CULT CLASSICS: THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN

What: Showing of the imaginative fantasy film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet

When: July 13 – 9:30pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

CHILDREN

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children’s Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: July 9 – 3pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

FAMILY FUNSHOP: FREEWHEELIN’ AND FLYWHEELIN’ FUN WITH IBRICK ACADEMY

What: Create your own LEGO model, prizes awarded for the best in each class

When: July 10 – 10:30 – 12:30pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $3 – 5

Contact: 407-836-8500

NATURE – LANDSCAPING – ENVIRONMENT

STORIES OF THE NIGHT SKY

What: As part of the cultural astronomy series, this show details the myths, legends and facts related to two or three constellations in the current night’s sky

When: July 9 & 23 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

SECOND SATURDAY: THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND

What: Oakland Nature Preserve explores the natural beauty of Florida and preservation issues facing the state

When: July 10 – 2pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.LM-HeathrowFestival.com

SKIES DOWN UNDER: SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY

What: look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere

When: July 16 & 30 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOOD & DRINK

COLLEGE PARK FARMER’S MARKET

What: Specializing in local and organic vendors, artists and live music each week

When: July 8 – 5 – 9pm

Where: Infusion Tea

1600 Edgewater Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-999-5255

www.InfusionOrlando.com

FUNDRAISING

STUDS & SUDS AND BABES & BUBBLES

What: The adult store hosts a car wash with professional models and donation drive to benefit the Mustard Seed

When: July 10 – 11am – 4pm

Where: Fairvilla Adult Mega Store

1740 N Orange Blossom Trl

Orlando

Cost: Donation

Contact: 407-425-6005

ADOPT A PELICAN BICYCLE RIDE

What: 40-mile bike ride to raise money for The International Bird Rescue and Research Center

When: July 11 – 8am

Where: Colonial Town Park

200 Colonial Center Pkwy

Lake Mary

Cost: $10 Donation

Contact: 407-444-0484

ETC

ALIVE AFTER FIVE: INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

What: Food and drink sampling, local art and sidewalk shops with live music by Harry and the Alternators

When: July 8 – 5pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

W First St & S Park Ave

Sanford

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-302-2586

GRAND OPENING WEEKEND

What: The newest location opens with live music on the patio, karaoke, sets by DJ GRE-DE and an appearance by Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Glenn Becker

When: July 9 – 11 – 5pm

Where: Friendly Confines

7052 CR 46A

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-257-0536

SECOND ANNUAL BASTILLE DAY

What: French wine, a pretend poodle parade, mimes, and live music by Cirque du Soleil’s Benoit Glazer, guitarist John Gallagher and others

When: July 10 – 2 – 10pm

Where: Audubon Park Garden District Shops

E. Winter Park Rd & Corrine Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-590-8776

www.APGardens.com

BREAKTHROUGH THEATRE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

What: The theatre celebrates one year with food, entertainment and door prizes

When: July 11 – 7pm

Where: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park

419A Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $18 – 25

Contact: 407-920-4034

COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS

What: Dr. Yen Nguyen shares tips on raising a healthy, drug-free family

When: July 13 – 6:30pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

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4th of July Fireworks Celebrations in Orlando and Central Florida

Marc Grossman — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:24:41 +0000

Here’s a look at free fireworks displays in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. Hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July!

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

RED, HOT & BOOM

What: 15th annual Independence Day celebration with vendors, fireworks and live music by Big 10-4, 2am Club, Neon Trees and others

When: July 3 – 4 – 11pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

274 Cranes Roost Blvd

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

www.CentralFloridaZoo.org

CELEBRATION

A FLASHBACK 4^TH OF JULY

What: ’50s themed costume contest, fireworks and music by The Dixieland Jazz Band

When: July 4 – 5:30pm

Where: Celebration Town Center

690 Celebration Ave

Celebration

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-566-1202

ORLANDO

4^TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

What: Avalon Park marks the American holiday with an apple pie bake-off, home-run derby, hot dog-eating contest and, of course, firework

When: July 4 – 5 – 9pm

Where: Avalon Park Town Center

13001 Founders Square Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

www.AvalonPark.com

4^TH OF JULY BASH AT BALDWIN PARK

What: Baldwin Park Rotary Club presents a watermelon seed-spitting contest, homemade apple pie contest, most patriotic dog contest and more

When: July 3 – 4 – 10pm

Where: Baldwin Park

New Broad & Jake Sts

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: www.BaldwinParkRotary.org

4^TH FEST

What: Celebrate our independence with live music from over 25 bands including Happy Valley, 1991, Mumpsy, Great Deceivers and others

When: July 4 – 1:30 – 9pm

Where: Gaston Edwards Park

1236 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-484-5839

FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN

What: A patriotic Independence Day celebration with live entertainment and an appearance by Mayor Buddy Dyer

When: July 4 – 4 – 10pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

N Rosalind Ave & E Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2827

www.CityOfOrlando.net

SANFORD

RED, WHITE & ZOO

What: Summer fun with music, food, a waterslide and animal encounters in honor of the 4th

When: July 3 & 4 – 9am – 3pm

Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 N. US Hwy 17-92

Sanford

Cost: $11.95

Contact: 407-323-4450

STAR SPANGLED SANFORD

What: 4th of July celebration on the Riverwalk with a picnic, splash pad and fireworks over Lake Monroe

When: July 4 – 6pm

Where: Fort Mellon Park

1000 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-301-5732

WINTER GARDEN

PARTY IN THE PARK

What: Winter Garden Parks & Recreation hosts games, food, children’s crafts and live music by the Porch Dogs

When: July 3 – 5 – 9:30pm

Where: Newton Park

29 Garden Ave

Winter Garden

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-656-4155

WINTER PARK

OLDE FASHIONED 4^TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

What: Patriotic music by the Bach Festival Brass Band, horse-drawn wagon rides and performances by the Orlando Cloggers and the Rockin’ Roadster Road Show

When: July 3 – 9am – 1pm

Where: Central Park

N. Park Ave & W. Morse Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

INDEPENDENCE FOR THE ANIMALS VEGAN POTLUCK PICNIC

What: Bring your favorite vegan dish and join the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida for the 11th annual Independence Day picnic

When: July 3 – 2pm

Where: Mead Gardens

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: $3 donation – rain or shine

Contact: 407-968-2400

www.AnimalRightsFlorida.org

WINTER SPRINGS

CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM 10

What: The park hosts a Star-Spangled Showcase singing competition, performances by the Winter Springs’ Performing Arts, 17-170 Band, Rock the Nations and fireworks

When: July 4 – 5 – 9:30pm

Where: Central Winds Park

1000 E SR 434

Winter Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: www.WinterSpringsFL.org

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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida – June 29, 2010

Marc Grossman — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:53:50 +0000

ART

1^ST THURSDAYS: INTO THE WILD

What: Experience the artistic splendors of nature along with a short film by Matt Morris, ecological talk-backs, jazz music by Please Respect Our Decadence and more

When: July 1 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FIRST THURSDAYS: THOMAS BROOKS

What: Showcasing works by the Florida back country artist

When: July 1 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Fredlund Gallery

221 S. Knowles Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-622-0102

www.FredlundGallery.com

FIRST FRIDAY ART STROLL IN IVANHOE VILLAGE

What: The ArtsHub presents a sidewalk stroll bursting with local artwork displays and live mucis by Tr

When: July 2 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street

Orange Ave btwn New Hampshire & Princeton Aves

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-484-5839

INDEPENDENCE DAY OPEN HOUSE

What: The museum will display its 1798 cream jug by American patriot and Boston silversmith Paul Revere

When: July 3 – 9:30am – 4pm

4^th – 1 – 4pm

Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-645-5311

www.JavaLavaCoffeeShops.com

AUTHOR

ALLEN F. HOOKER BOOK SIGNING

What: The Lakeland author will be available to sign copies of his book, My Friends & Heroes: One Veteran’s Quest to Share America’s Living History

When: July 2 – 11am – 1pm

Where: Java Lava

47 E. Robinson St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-770-1818

PAT BENATAR BOOK SIGNING

What: The singer will sign copies of her tell-all book, Between a Heart and a Rock Place

When: July 3 – 12:30pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

7900 W. Sand Lake Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-345-0900

DANCE

ORLANDO SALSA CONGRESS

What: Latin dance workshops, pool and dance parties, and live music by The Mambo Swing Orchestra and Domingo Quinones

When: July 1- 4 – various times

Where: Hilton Orlando

6001 Destination Pkwy

Orlando

Cost: $15 – 225

Contact: 407-313-4300

www.OrlandoCongress.com

MOVIE/THEATER

WTF THEATER

What: Showing of Logan’s Run and Car Wash

When: June 30 – 8pm

Where: Little Fish Huge Pond

309 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-920-1321

ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI

What: Follow world surfing champion Kelly Slater as he seeks out the perfect wave

When: July 1- 4 – noon & 3pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

www.osc.org

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, JR.

What: Orlando Youth Theatre presents a high-spirited New York City musical directed by Tim Hanes

When: July 1 – 3 – 7pm

Where: Orlando Youth Theatre

398 W. Amelia St

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-254-4930

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

What: UCF Conservatory Theatre presents Edward Albee’s fiercely ferocious Tony Award-winning drama

When: July 1 – 3 & 8 – 10 – 8pm

4 & 11 – 2pm

Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre

12501 Research Parkway

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-823-1500

THE TRAVELER’S REST

What: Remy Connor stars in a spectacle of magic, mentalism and mayhem

When: July 1 – 3 – 7 & 9pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center – Goldman Theater

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: $10 – 15

Contact: 407-447-1700

www.RemyConnor.com

INDEPENDENCE DAY

What: Free showing on the lawn in honor of the 4th of July

When: July 4 – 8pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

CHILDREN

FIRE-CRACKIN’ FOURTH OF JULY WORKSHOP

What: Explore the science behind fireworks as you make crafts, eat snacks and listen to stories

When: July 3 – 9:30am – noon

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $25 per parent/child couple

Contact: 407-514-2000

www.osc.org

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children’s Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: July 2 – 3pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.CentralFloridaZoo.org

NATURE – LANDSCAPING – ENVIRONMENT

SKIES DOWN UNDER: SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY

What: look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere

When: July 2, 16 & 30 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOOD & DRINK

HARBOR NIGHTS AMERICANA

What: Independence Day-inspired food and wine celebration with music from the Robert Harris Group

When: July 2 – 6:30pm

Where: Lowe’s Portofino Bay Hotel

5601 Universal Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $35 – 45

Contact: 407-363-6890

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

OLDE FASHIONED 4^TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

What: Patriotic music by the Bach Festival Brass Band, horse-drawn wagon rides and performances by the Orlando Cloggers and the Rockin’ Roadster Road Show

When: July 3 – 9am – 1pm

Where: Central Park

N. Park Ave & W. Morse Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

RED, WHITE & ZOO

What: Summer fun with music, food, a waterslide and animal encounters in honor of the 4th

When: July 3 & 4 – 9am – 3pm

Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 N. US Hwy 17-92

Sanford

Cost: $11.95

Contact: 407-323-4450

INDEPENDENCE FOR THE ANIMALS VEGAN POTLUCK PICNIC

What: Bring your favorite vegan dish and join the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida for the 11th annual Independence Day picnic

When: July 3 – 2pm

Where: Mead Gardens

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: $3 donation – rain or shine

Contact: 407-968-2400

www.AnimalRightsFlorida.org

4^TH OF JULY BASH AT BALDWIN PARK

What: Baldwin Park Rotary Club presents a watermelon seed-spitting contest, homemade apple pie contest, most patriotic dog contest and more

When: July 3 – 4 – 10pm

Where: Baldwin Park

New Broad & Jake Sts

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: www.BaldwinParkRotary.org

RED, HOT & BOOM

What: 15th annual Independence Day celebration with vendors, fireworks and live music by Big 10-4, 2am Club, Neon Trees and others

When: July 3 – 4 – 11pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

274 Cranes Roost Blvd

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight

PARTY IN THE PARK

What: Winter Garden Parks & Recreation hosts games, food, children’s crafts and live music by the Porch Dogs

When: July 3 – 5 – 9:30pm

Where: Newton Park

29 Garden Ave

Winter Garden

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-656-4155

4^TH FEST

What: Celebrate our independence with live music from over 25 bands including Happy Valley, 1991, Mumpsy, Great Deceivers and others

When: July 4 – 1:30 – 9pm

Where: Gaston Edwards Park

1236 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-484-5839

FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN

What: A patriotic Independence Day celebration with live entertainment and an appearance by Mayor Buddy Dyer

When: July 4 – 4 – 10pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

N Rosalind Ave & E Washington St

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2827

www.CityOfOrlando.net

4^TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

What: Avalon Park marks the American holiday with an apple pie bake-off, home-run derby, hot dog-eating contest and, of course, firework

When: July 4 – 5 – 9pm

Where: Avalon Park Town Center

13001 Founders Square Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

www.AvalonPark.com

CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM 10

What: The park hosts a Star-Spangled Showcase singing competition, performances by the Winter Springs’ Performing Arts, 17-170 Band, Rock the Nations and fireworks

When: July 4 – 5 – 9:30pm

Where: Central Winds Park

1000 E SR 434

Winter Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: www.WinterSpringsFL.org

A FLASHBACK 4^TH OF JULY

What: ’50s themed costume contest, fireworks and music by The Dixieland Jazz Band

When: July 4 – 5:30pm

Where: Celebration Town Center

690 Celebration Ave

Celebration

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-566-1202

STAR SPANGLED SANFORD

What: 4th of July celebration on the Riverwalk with a picnic, splash pad and fireworks over Lake Monroe

When: July 4 – 6pm

Where: Fort Mellon Park

1000 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-301-5732

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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida – June 22, 2010

Marc Grossman — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:50:38 +0000

ART

SANFORD ART WALK

What: Stroll the streets of historic downtown Sanford with art displays and refreshments

When: June 25^th

Where: Downtown Sanford

W First St & Sanford Ave

Sanford

Cost: Free

PAUSE – MOVIE ART SHOW

What: Original art inspired by films will be viewed and silently auctioned

When: June 26 – 7pm

Where: Redlight Redlight

745 Bennett Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-893-9832

LITERARY/LECTURE

WALT DISNEY’S FLORIDA PROJECT

What: Chad Emerson discusses his book Project Future: The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World

When: June 26 – 2pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

MOVIE/THEATER

9 PARTS OF DESIRE

What: Empty Spaces Theatre Company production of Heather Raffo’s in depth look at the lives of Iraqi women

When: Fri & Sun – 8pm through June 27^th

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-447-1700

REINCARNATION SOUP

What: Viet Nguyen stars in a solo show that pays homage to his Vietnamese root

When: June 23 & 24 – 8pm

26^th – 2pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-447-1700

SPLASH

What: UCF Conservatory Theatre joins the fun-loving gang from PB&J for an all-out beach party

When: June 23 – 26 – 8pm

27^th – 2pm

Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre

12501 Research Pkwy

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-823-1500

FEELIN’ GROOVY – A CABARET

What: Splash into summer with sounds from the ’60s

When: June 24 – 2pm

25^th – 7:30pm

26^th – 2 & 7:30pm

27^th – 2pm

Where: Winter Park Playhouse

711 B Orange Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $24 – 32

Contact: 407-645-0145

ANNIE, JR.

What: In The Limelight musical production of the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan

When: June 25 – 7pm

26^th – 1 & 7pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-447-1700

THE CLEAN HOUSE

What: Southern Winds Theatre presents a staged reading of the play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl

When: June 25 & 26 – 7:30pm

Where: Stardust Video & Coffee

1842 E. Winter Park Rd

Orlando

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-623-3393

www.StardustRules.com

SPRING AWAKENING: A CHILDREN’S TRAGEDY

What: The provocative musical featuring a new translation by award-winning novelist Jonathan Franzen

When: June 25 & 26 – 8pm

27^th – 3pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $15 – cash only

Contact: 407-271-9311

BUCKET LIST LUNCH: AMERICAN GRAFFITI

What: Showing of the 1973 coming-of-age tale by George Lucas

When: June 27 – 12:30pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

CHILDREN

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children’s Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: Wednesday – 3pm through June 30^th

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

SUMMER FAMILY TOUR

What: Guided 45-minute tour through Morse Museum galleries

When: June 22 & 29 – 10 – 11am

Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free – advance reservations required

Contact: 407-645-5311

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM

What: Enjoy a short film, art activity, and gallery tour

When: June 25 – 10 – 11am

Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-645-5311

WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

What: Showing of the movie in the library

When: June 25 – noon

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

WILD THINGS ECO-ADVENTURE & ART CLASS

What: Meet live turtles and snakes and draw your favorite animal, as part of the Where The Wild Things Are exhibit

When: June 26 – 10 – 11am

Where: Museum of Seminole County History

300 Bush Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $3

Contact: 407-665-2489

PAWS TO READ

What: Be An Angel Therapy Dogs Ministry presents a reading program for children with certified therapy dogs

When: June 26 – 11:30am

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.SanfordWineCompany.com

NATURE – LANDSCAPING – ENVIRONMENT

GIFT OF THE NILE: THE EGYPTIANS

What: Explore the culture and contributions of the Egyptians to our understanding of the sky

When: June 25 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

SOL

What: Explore the impact of the sun on our planet and civilization

When: June 26 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOOD & DRINK

WINTER PARK SIP

What: 15 local restaurants feature wine tasting and appetizers

When: June 24 – 5:30 – 9pm

Where: Downtown Winter Park

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $20 advance; $25 day of the event

Contact: 407-644-8281

SLOW DOWN AT THE BREWERY

What: Program to acquaint people with Central Florida’s slow and local food movements, featuring restaurant samples, discussions and more

When: June 24 – 7pm

Where: Orlando Brewing

1301 Atlanta Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-872-1117

www.OrlandoBrewing.com

BUBBLES & BAR-B-Q WINE TASTING

What: Sample several international wines paired with local barbecue cuisine

When: June 24 – 7:15pm

Where: Sanford Wine Company

114 S. Palmetto Ave

Sanford

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-302-8620

DINNER AT THE MARKET

What: Join Slow Food Orlando for shopping and dinner prepared by Chef Tony Adams of Big Wheel Provisions

When: June 28 – 6pm

Where: Audubon Community Market

1842 E. Winter Park Rd

Orlando

Cost: $7

FUNDRAISER

JEANS & JEWELS

What: The Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic host an informal party with a buffet and music

When: June 25 – 7 – 11pm

Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market

200 W. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $65

Contact: 407-896-6700 x 223

MEL’S BAD GIRLS CLUB CHARITY GARAGE SALE

What: Shopping, barbecue and a dunk tank to benefit Hope Foundation and others

When: June 26 – 5am – 3pm

Where: Home Builders Assn of Metro Orlando

544 Mayo Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-9242

www.HBAofMetroOrlando.com

PARTY LE BLANC

What: Put on your white dress to benefit the Bridges of Light Foundation

When: June 26 – 8 – 11pm

Where: Blue Martini

4200 Conroy Rd

Orlando

Cost: Donations accepted

Contact: 407-447-2583

www.BlueMartiniLounge.com

SHAMPOOCH! 2010

What: Dog wash, portraits, and pet-related vendors with 100% of profits going to Harbor House paws program

When: June 27 – 9am – 5pm

Where: Lambs Eat Ivy Salon

804 E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Donations accepted

Contact: 407-245-7006

www.myspce.com/LambsEatIvySalon

ETC.

AKC ALL-BREED DOG SHOW

When: June 25 – 27 – 8:30am – 5pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $5 adults; free 8 & younger & military

Contact: 407-295-3247

EASTERN STATES HEDGEHOG SHOW

What: Jimmy “Huffett’s” Margaritaville-themed weekend with educational seminars, hedgehogabilia and special guest Dr. Marta Castelhano of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

When: June 25 – 5 – 9pm

26^th– 1 – 10pm

27^th – 8am – 3pm

Where: Holiday Inn Select

12125 High Tech Drive

Orlando

Cost: various prices

Contact: 407-275-9000

www.HedgehogShow.com

ANNUAL POKER TOURNAMENT & CASINO NIGHT

What: Country Western-themed event with a Texas Hold’em tournament, casino games, food, music and more

When: June 25 – 7 – 11pm

Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market

200 W. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $40 – 75

Contact: 407-435-7763

IADT MOROCCAN SUMMER NIGHT PARTY

What: Step into a North African Morroccan market and festival with food, belly dancing, henna tattoos and more

When: June 26 – 4 – 8pm

Where: International Academy of Design & Technology

6039 S. Rio Grande Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-288-4579

THE PRINCESS & THE BRIDE

What: Bridal and Quinceanera showcase with vendors, food and entertainment

When: June 27 – noon – 4pm

Where: Renaissance Orlando Hotel

5445 Forbes Place

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-296-5882

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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida – June 15, 2010

Marc Grossman — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:19:29 +0000

ART

THE B-SIDE ARTISTS 3^RD ANNUAL SHOW OPENNG RECEPTION

What: New Works from Swamburger, G. Lemus, Tobar, Tr3 and more along with a tribute to Palin Perez Jackson

When: June 17 – 6 – 9pm

Where: CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-648–7060

VICKI WILSON SOLO ART EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

What: Featuring new works by the artist

When: June 17 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Neu America Art Gallery at CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-529-6322

THE DAILYCITY.COM MOBILE ART SHOW #10

What: Jack Fields presents puppets, monsters and tin foil

When: June 17 – 7 – 9pm

Where: Downtown Orlando

Orange Ave & Pine St

Orlando

Cost: Free

RECYCLED, WRAPPED & SEWN: WORKS BY COURTNEY PUCKETT OPENING RECEPTION

What: The artist presents large sculptures with found objects

When: June 18 – 6:30pm

Where: Anita S. Wooten Gallery

Valencia Community College East Campus

701 N. Econlockhatchee Trl

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-582-2289

30^TH ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT SHOW OEPNING RECEPTION

What: Crealdé students showcase their finest work

When: June 18 – 7 – 9:30pm

Where: Creadle School of Art

600 St. Andrew Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1886

WELCOME TO THE FOREST

What: The gallery’s introductory exhibit features a contemporary collection of paintings, sculptures and installations and food by Cafe Tu Tu Tango

When: June 19 – 7 – 11pm

Where: Neon Forest Gallery

1741 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-217-1675

www.FloridaJuneteenth.com

LITERARY/LECTURE

MUSIC

FLORIDA’S JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

What: Week-long celebration with a Gospel’s Best contest, jazz jam, literary review and spoken word open mic event

When: June 15 – 19

Where: Lake Eola Park

N. Rosalind Ave & E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-245-7535

ROCKIN’ LAKE EOLA

What: Performances by Rico Monaco & the Sol Sons, The Reprieve, Ambertone, Heroine and others

When: June 18 – 5 – 11pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

N. Rosalind Ave & E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2827

www.RockinLakeEola.com

MOVIE/THEATER

PROJECT: F

What: Play the Moment production about the social networking phenomenon of Facebook

When: Fri & Sat – 8pm through June 20^th

Sun – 6pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $12 – 15

Contact: 407-447-1700

WTF THEATER

What: Showing of the 1968 Bullitt and the 1972 The Getaway

When: June 16 – 8pm

Where: Little Fish Huge Pond

309 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-920-1321

AMOST, MAINE

What: Student production of John Cariani’s dreamy comedy about winter love

When: June 17 – 19 – 7:30pm

20^th – 2pm

Where: Valencia Community College Black Box Theater

701 N. Econlockhatchee Trl

Orlando

Cost: $8

Contact: 407-582-2900

SHREK THE THIRD

What: Showing of the movie in the library

When: June 18 – noon

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.ocls.info.

TO BE OR NOT TO BE A PIRATE

What: Aquatic complications interrupt an aristocrat’s plans for marriage in this musical set to sea shaties

When: June 18 & 19 – 7:30pm

20^th – 2pm

Where: Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

201 Magnolia Ave

Sanford

Cost: $15 – 23

Contact: 407-321-8111

CINEMA IN THE PARK

What: Outdoor screening of Mamma Mia starring Meryl Streep

When: June 18 – 8pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

W. First St & S. Park Ave

Sanford

Cost: Free

9 PARTS OF DESIRE

What: Empty Spaces Theatre Company production of Heather Raffo’s in depth look at the lives of Iraqi women

When: Fri & Sun – 8pm through June 27^th

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-447-1700

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND’S LONDON CALLING: LIVE IN HYDE PARK

What: A special Father’s Day lunch event with a showing of the filmed concert

When: June 20 – noon

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: $8

Contact: 407-629-0054

CHILDREN

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children’s Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: Wednesday – 3pm through June 30^th

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

SAFETY WEEK

What: Learn how to react in an emergency, with appearances by the Orlando Police Department and the Orlando Fire Departmen

When: 10am – 5pm except Wednesday through June 20^th

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

SUMMER CAMP: PIRATE’S LIFE FOR ME

What: History comes alive with educational and interactive hands-on activities and special guests; recommended for grades K-5

When: June 14 – 19 – 9am – 3pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $125/week

Contact: 407-836-8500

SUMMER FAMILY TOUR

What: Guided 45-minute tour through Morse Museum galleries

When: June 15, 22 & 29 – 10 – 11am

Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free – advance reservations required

Contact: 407-645-5311

WONDERLAND

What: Production of the children’s musical adapted from Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass

When: June 17 – 19 – 7:30pm

20^th – 2pm

Where: Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

201 Magnolia Ave

Sanford

Cost: $15 – 18

Contact: 407-321-8111

NATURE – LANDSCAPING – ENVIRONMENT

ORGANIC GROWER’S MEETING

What: Nonprofit promoting methods for green living and sustainability with interactive events and activities

When: June 16

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

SKIES DOWN UNDER: SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY

What: A look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere

When: June 18 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

SOL

What: Explore the impact of the sun on our planet and civilization

When: June 26 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOOD & DRINK

TRAILER TRASH PUB CRAWL

What: With stops at Brix, Suite B Lounge, One Eyed Jack’s, Big Belly’s and more

When: June 18 – 8pm

Where: Downtown Orlando

Orange Ave & Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $10 – 15

Contact: www.OrlandoPubCrawl.com

ETC.

ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI

What: Follow world surfing champion Kelly Slater as he seeks out the perfect wave; premiering as part of Cocktails & Cosmos happy hour

When: June 19 – 6 – 10pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $13

Contact: 407-514-2000

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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida – June 8, 2010

Marc Grossman — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:57:45 +0000

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 an extensive 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

HELLO FROM FLORIDA: PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SUNSHINE STATE

What: Guest curator, Jen O’Malley showcases the cultural diversity of generations of Florida residents through pictures

When: Thurs – Sat – 11am – 4pm through June 11^th

Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island

39 S. Magnolia Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-803-6670

2^ND TUESDAY

What: Galleries along Virginia Drive open their doors for a monthly art walk

When: June 8

Where: Comma Gallery

813 Virginia Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-4505

CITRUS CLUB BACKSTAGE

What: Artist presentation and live painting demonstration by Crealde Faculty Member Stacy Barter

When: June 10 – 6 – 7:30pm

Where: Citrus Club

255 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $15

COLORS OF CUBA

What: Photographer Steve Graffham shares scenes from his journalistic travels to Havana, Santa Clara and Holguin

When: June 10 – 6 – 10:30pm

Where: Roho Art & Coffee

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-423-4300

www.RohoArtAndCoffee.com

DEBBIE LIPPENS OPENING RECEPTION

What: The Artistree Co-op showcases photo prints from the artist, taken at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas

When: June 10 – 6:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Artistree Co-op

1600 Edgewater Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-999-5251

THE DARK PARTY

What: Zero Dark and the Whitney Costner Radio Show present a neon paint party with music by Exit the Ride, Dagnese and The Eyes of God

When: June 10 – 8pm

Where: Cameo Theatre

1013 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $6 – 10

Contact: 407-403-5993

MEET ARTIST LISA JOY CURTIS: AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY OF SURVIVAL

What: The artist shares how her paintings were inspired by the death of her daughter

When: June 12 – 2pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

LITERARY/LECTURE

BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN- SURVIVING THE HOLOCAUST: MORRIS ROSEN

What: he will describe his emotional story of survival during WWII & the Holocaust

When: June 8 – noon – 1pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free – limited space; bring a lunch or pre-order an Apple Spice Junction lunch

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.FloridaJuneteenth.com

STEVE HELLING

What: discussion and signing by the author of Tiger: The Real Story

When: June 9 – 7pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

MUSIC

ROCKIN’ LAKE EOLA

What: Performances by Seven Nations, Shawn Fisher & the Jukebox Gypsies and other

When: June 11 – 5 – 11pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

N. Rosalind Ave & E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2827

www.RockinLakeEola.com

FLORIDA’S JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

What: Week-long celebration with a Gospel’s Best contest, jazz jam, literary review and spoken word open mic event

When: June 12 – 19

Where: Lake Eola Park

N. Rosalind Ave & E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-245-7535

MOVIE/THEATER

WTF THEATER

What: Showing of the 1993 Dazed and Confused

When: June 2 – 8pm

Where: Little Fish Huge Pond

309 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-920-1321

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of King Kong vs. Godzilla

When: June 10 – 8pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

SON OF A PREACHER MAN – OR HOW BARRY MANILOW SAVED MY LIFE!

What: As part of the spotlight cabaret series starring Kevin Kelly

When: June 11 – 7:30pm

12 – 7:30 & 9:30pm

Where: Winter Park Playhouse

711B Orange Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-645-0145

PROJECT: F

What: Play the Moment production about the social networking phenomenon of Facebook

When: Fri & Sat – 8pm through June 20^th

Sun – 6pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $12 – 15

Contact: 407-447-1700

CHAINED TO FREEDOM

What: Alan Bounville stars in a solo play that explores the current queer rights activist movement

When: June 11 & 12 – 11pm

13^th – 8pm

Where: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park

419A W. Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-920-4034

PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR.

What: Winter Park Playhouse outdoor production

When: June 12 – 11:30am

Where: Central Park

Park Ave & W. Morse Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

FILM SLAM

What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners

When: June 13 – 1pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

CHILDREN

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children’s Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: Wednesday – 3pm through June 30^th

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

TARGET FAMILY DAY

What: Art activities including gallery hunts, music by Mr. Richard and storytelling

When: June 12 – 10am

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-896-4231

TOY STORY 3 MOVIE RELEASE PARTY

What: Celebrate Buzz and Woody and the whole gang with stories, games and giveaways

When: June 12 – 11am

Where: Borders Books & Music

600 S. Orlando Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-3300

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER KIDS COOKING CLASS

What: Executive restaurant chefs in Downtown Disney host classes for kid chefs

When: June 12 – 11am – 2pm

Where: Downtown Disney Marketplace

Downtown Disney

Lake Buena Vista

Cost: $36

Contact: 407-828-8996

SUNSET CINEMA: ANNIE

What: Outdoor showing of the classic children’s film

When: June 12 – 8pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

SUMMER CAMP: PIRATE’S LIFE FOR ME

What: History comes alive with educational and interactive hands-on activities and special guests; recommended for grades K-5

When: June 14 – 19 – 9am – 3pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $125/week

Contact: 407-836-8500

NATURE – LANDSCAPING – ENVIRONMENT

SKIES DOWN UNDER: SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY

What: A look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere

When: June 18 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

SOL

What: Explore the impact of the sun on our planet and civilization

When: June 19 & 26 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOOD & DRINK

MILLS 50 PUB CRAWL

What: ncluding stops at Funky Monkey, Wally’s, Peacock Room and Paradise

When: June 12 – 9pm

Where: Funky Monkey Wine Company

912 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-427-1447

www.FunkyMonkeyWine.com

FUNDRAISING

VINO, JAVA AND BREW

What: Samplings of wine, coffee and beer paired with appetizers to benefit Hope & Help

When: June 10 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Robb & Stucky

351 SR 434

Altamonte Springs

Cost: $45 – 50

CATTLE BARON’S BALL

What: with dancing and auction to benefit the American Cancer Society

When: June 12 – 6pm

Where: Bella Collina Club

15920 CR 455

Monteverde

Cost: $150

Contact: 352-326-9599

ETC.

3^RD ANNUAL WALK FOR BREATH CELEBRATION

What: CSL Behring hosts a walk to raise awareness for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

When: June 10 – 4 – 5:30pm

Where: Heritage Square

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-836-8500

www.BlueMartiniLounge.com

ALIVE AFTER FIVE: BLUES & BAR-BE-Q

What: Food and drink sampling, local art and sidewalk shops with live music by Dave Capp Project Blues Revue

When: June 10 – 5 – 8pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

First St & Sanford Ave

Sanford

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-302-2586

STITCH N BITCH

What: Sew, knit, or assemble anything

When: June 11 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Austins Coffee

929 W. Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-975-3364

www.AustinsCoffee.com

TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY

What: XL 106.7’s Johnny and Jayde give party guests the chance to show their relationship status by the color of their clothes

When: June 12 – 8:30 – 10:30pm

Where: Blue Martini

4200 Conroy Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-447-2583

AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL

What: arts, crafts & music with Jacqueline Jones

When: June 12 – 10am – 4pm

Where: Speak Park

331 N. Tubb St

Oakland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-504-4405

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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida – June 1, 2010

Marc Grossman — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:52:14 +0000

ART

HELLO FROM FLORIDA: PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SUNSHINE STATE

What: Guest curator, Jen O’Malley showcases the cultural diversity of generations of Florida residents through pictures

When: Thurs – Sat – 11am – 4pm through June 11^th

Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island

39 S. Magnolia Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-803-6670

1^ST THURSDAYS: PRINTMAKERS UNITE!

What: Highlighting the area’s fine art printmakers with etchings, woodcuts and screen prints

When: June 3 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FIRST THURSDAYS: PETER PETTEGREW

What: Showcasing works by the Central Florida landscape artist and a talk on plein air painting

When: June 3 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Fredlund Gallery

221 S. Knowles Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-622-0102

ART BIZARRE HAPPY HOUR

What: Monthly gathering for local artists to showcase works, with menu discounts

When: June 4^th

Where: Austins Coffee

929 W. Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-975-3364

www.AustinsCoffee.com

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS OPENING RECEPTION

What: Annual show and sale featuring new work from the studio artists

When: June 5 – 6 – 9pm

Fri – Sun – noon – 5pm

Where: Gallery on First

211 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-323-2774

www.JTFolkArt.com

COME OUT, COME OUT…WHEREVER YOU ARE! OPENING RECEPTION

What: FL QUACK presents artwork in various media celebrating Gay Pride Month

When: June 5 – 7 – 9pm

Where: Gallery Q

946 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: Donation

Contact: 407-228-8272

OUTDOOR GARDEN RECEPTION

What: Celebrating two exhibits The Hippie House Revisited and An Attraction to Abstraction: The Fluid Life of Bruce Gregory

When: June 6 – 2 – 4pm

Where: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

633 Osceola Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-6294

LITERARY

AUTHOR SIGNING

What: Featuring local author A.C. Skiffington for the release of his newest book The Lemmings and Other Mysteries

When: June 5 – 1pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

401 N. Alafaya Trl

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-275-1765

MEET AUTHOR GINGER BRYANT

What: Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Orlando Fire Department with local author Ginger Bryant signing her book Images of America: Orlando Firefighting

When: June 5 – 3pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

451 Altamonte Drive

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-261-0252

MUSIC

ROCKIN’ LAKE EOLA

What: Performances by Led Hed, James Boyd Band, Autumn After Dark, Seven Nations and others

When: June 4 – 5 – 11pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

N. Rosalind Ave & E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2827

www.RockinLakeEola.com

SHOWSTOPPER: THE SONGS OF KANDER & EBB

What: Starring Wade Hair performing songs from Chicago and Cabaret

When: June 4 & 5 – 8pm

6^th – 7pm

Where: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park

419 A W. Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $12

Contact: 407-920-4034

MOVIE/THEATER

WTF THEATER

What: Showing of the 1993 Dazed and Confused

When: June 2 – 8pm

Where: Little Fish Huge Pond

309 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-920-1321

HANDMADE NATION

What: Feature film debut of director, author, artist and curator Faythe Levine

When: June 4 – 6:30pm

Where: Valencia Community College

701 N. Econlockhatchee Trl

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-299-5000

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: Outdoor screening of Houseboat

When: June 4 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-246-2620

CHILDREN

MR. RICHARD

What: Musical storytime for preschoolers

When: June 4 – 10:30am

Where: Borders Books & Music

600 S. Orlando Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-3300

MAKE ‘M SMILE

What: festival celebrating children with special needs

When: June 5 – 7:30am – 1pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

195 N. Rosalind Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-857-8224

DIVE INTO FUN

What: Splash through stories, crafts and activities to kickoff summer break

When: June 5 – 3pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children’s Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: Wednesday – 3pm through June 30^th

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

http://beernbowl.eventfast.com

NATURE – LANDSCAPING – ENVIRONMENT

SKIES DOWN UNDER: SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY

What: A look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere

When: June 4 & 18 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

ANNUALS THAT CAN TAKE THE HEAT

What: Robert Bowden discusses which annual plants perform best in the Florida heat

When: June 5 – 9:30 – 11:30am

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-246-2620

FIND YOUR HAPPY PLACE

What: Seminole County and the American Hiking Society host National Trail Day with trail strolls and bike rides

When: June 5 – various times

Where: Big Tree Park

761 General Hutchison Pkwy

Sanford

Cost: Free

SOL

What: Explore the impact of the sun on our planet and civilization

When: June 5, 19 & 26 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOOD & DRINK

FUNDRAISING

21^ST ANNUAL TASTE OF THE NATION ORLANDO

What: Showcasing food and drink specialties from area restaurants to benefit several charities

When: June 5 – 6:45 – 10pm

Where: Marriott Orlando World Center

8701 World Center Dr

Orlando

Cost: $100

Contact: 407-239-4200

6^TH ANNUAL JEANS & JEWELS

What: benefitting the Orlando Philharmonic with music & dancing with a Motown theme

When: June 5 – 7pm

Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market

200 W. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $65 – reservations required

Contact: 407-896-6700 x 223

BEER ‘N’ BOWLING TO BEAT BAD BLOOD

What: Richard (RJ) Bock of Orlando Event Series hosts a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

When: June 5 – 9pm

Where: Colonial Lanes Lounge

400 N. Primrose Dr

Orlando

Cost: $60 – 250

Contact: 407-896-1443

ETC.

RETRO GAME NIGHT

What: classic board & video games

When: June 4 – 7pm – midnight

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $5; member free – 18 & older

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight

5^TH ANNUAL COUNTRY FESTIVAL AND CONCERT

What: City of Casselberry and K92 FM present a farmer’s market atmosphere including a chicken wing eating contest, karaoke contest and live music from April Phillips

When: June 5 – 5 – 9pm

Where: Lake Concord Park

127 Quail Pond Circle

Casselberry

Cost: Free

PINKLIGHT BAZAAR

What: Girly craft fair with locally made jewelry, clothing, art and more

When: June 5 – 5 – 6pm – women only – open to all 6 – 8pm

Where: Redlight Redlight

745 Bennett Rd

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-893-9832

FIESTA FILIPINA

What: Phillipine Independence Day celebration

When: June 6 – 11am

Where: Sonesta Hotel Orlando Downtown

60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $4 adults; $2 children 6 -10

Contact: 407-295-3381

PLAN AHEAD

BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN- SURVIVING THE HOLOCAUST: MORRIS ROSEN

What: he will describe his emotional story of survival during WWII & the Holocaust

When: June 8 – noon – 1pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free – limited space; bring a lunch or pre-order an Apple Spice Junction lunch

Contact: 407-836-7010

STEVE HELLING

What: discussion and signing by the author of Tiger: The Real Story

When: June 9 – 7pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of King Kong vs. Godzilla

When: June 10 – 8pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida – May 25, 2010

Marc Grossman — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:32:07 +0000

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 and very extensive 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

CELEBRATION OF LIFE – BOHEMIANS REDEAUX

What: In memory of late artist Sharon Pollard, featuring recent works by the original 12 Bohemian artist

When: 10am – 5pm through May 28^th

Where: Casselberry Art House

127 Quail Pond Circle

Casselberry

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-262-7722

PRETTY HANDSOME AWKWARD

What: Group show of eclectic artists with oils, acrylics, inks and mixed media work

When: May 28 – 6– 9pm

Where: Little Fish Huge Pond

309 E. First St.

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-920-1321

DANCE

ELEMENTS OF CHANGE

What: Yow Dance performance set to the classical stylings of Dvorak, Brahms and Handel

When: May 28 – 6pm

29^th – 4:05pm

Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre

1001 E. Princeton St

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-896-7365

LUMINEUX

What: Voci Dance and Doug Rhodehamel present a modern dance art installation with fairies and illumination

When: May 29 – 9pm

30^th – 9pm

Where: Loch Haven Park

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-432-1133

MUSIC

SPANDEX SUPERHEROES

When: May 28 – 7– 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

ROCKIN’ LAKE EOLA

What: Performances by Plain Jane Automobile, Falling for Sarah, Yenisly, Black in the Mind, Robbie Hazen and the Riot, 7 Months Later

When: May 29 – 3 – 11pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

N. Rosalind Ave & E Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2827

MOVIE/THEATER

2010 ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

What: Annual festival of theater, art, music and more

When: May 20 – 31 – various times

Where: Loch Haven Park

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: various prices

Contact: 407-648-0077

www.OrlandoFringe.org

WTF THEATER

What: Showing of the 1982 Eating Raoul and the 1999 Ravenous

When: May 26 – 8pm

Where: Little Fish Huge Pond

309 E. First St.

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-920-1321

MOVIE CLUB: THRILLERS

What: Join film fans for a roundtable discussion on the genre

When: May 27 – 7pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

GRILL FEST FEATURING STRIPES

What: All-day barbecue cookout with an outdoor screening of the Bill Murray film

When: May 30 – noon

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

CHILDREN

KIDS FRINGE FESTIVAL

What: Daily creative activities for children through dance, music, puppets, performances and crafts

When: May 22 – 23 & 29 – 30 – 10am – 4pm

Where: Loch Haven Park

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-689-2798

Wii LOVE GAMING

What: Get your game on with the Nintendo Wii at the library, for ages 6-18

When: May 29 – 3pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children’s Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: Wednesday – 3pm through June 30^th

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

NATURE – LANDSCAPING – ENVIRONMENT

SUMMER LANDSCAPE DESIGN

What: 4-part series including design, plant choices, irrigation & conservation

When: June 8 – 29 – Tuesdays – 7 – 9pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: $25 – registration deadline June 1

Contact: 407-254-9200

FOOD & DRINK

BREW IN THE PARK

What: Central Florida Home Brewers Expo

When: May 29 – 8am – 7pm

Where: Don Knight Park at Lake Golden

Airport Blvd

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-267-6270

MEMORIAL DAY

MEMORIAL DAY & PEACE POLE DEDICATION CEREMONY

What: keynote speaker Lt. Col. Sharon Branch w/refreshments

When: May 28 – 11am

Where: Bill Breeze Park

125 N. Lakeshore Dr.

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3100

MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE

What: posting of colors, speaker, presentation, living history talks, military displays

When: May 29 – 10am – noon

Where: Cypress Grove Park

290 Holden Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free – bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets

Contact: 407-855-5877

A SALUTE TO THE FALLEN: A CELEBRATION OF MEMORIAL DAY

What: concert by the Basilica Choir

When: May 30 – 3pm

Where: The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe

8300 Vineland Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10 adults; children 12 & under free

Contact: 407-239-6600 x 317

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

What: Celebrate the holiday with a 21 gun salute and helicopter flyover

When: May 31 – 10am

Where: Downtown Sanford

Sanford Ave & First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-688-5004

ETC.

WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL’S DINNER & FASHION SHOW

What: with a buffet, dessert bar, door prizes, cash bar & “Mediterranean” auction

When: May 27 – 6 – 8pm

Where: Citrus Club

255 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $36 through 5/23 then $42

Contact: 407-521-8992

FLORIDA BATTLE CON

What: Convention featuring tattoo and comic book artists, car shows, contests and more

When: May 28 – 30 – 11am

Where: Florida Hotel & Conference Center

1500 Sand Lake Rd

Orlando

Cost: $20 – 225

Contact: 407-951-3803

www.FloridaBattleCon.com

ZELLWOOD CORN FESTIVAL

What: Outdoor festival with an antique tractor show, contests, all the corn you can eat and music by The Bellamy Brothers, Johnny Bulford and others

When: May 28 – 1 – 10pm

29^th – 10am – 8pm

30^th – 11am – 7pm

Where: Zellwood Festival Grounds

4253 W. Ponkan Rd

Zellwood

Cost: $15

Contact: www.ZellwoodCornFestival.com

MOONLIGHT HISTORY TOUR

What: three mile guided walk visiting about 100 graves

When: May 28 – 9 – 11pm

Where: Greenwood Cemetery

1603 Greenwood St

Orlando

Cost: Free – reservations required

Contact: 407-246-2616

OASIS 23

What: The Orlando Area Science Fiction Society presents an art show, folk singing, a chili cook-off and other sci-fi activities

When: May 28 – 30 – various times

Where: Orlando Marriott Downtown

400 W. Livingston St

Orlando

Cost: $13 – 40

Contact: 407-376-7359

ORLANDO CARNIVAL 2010: FIRE

What: Caribbean-style Mardi Gras consists of live shows, steel band music, DJs, calypso, ethnic foods and a street parade

When: May 29 – 30 – noon – 2am

Where: Festival Field at the Florida Citrus Bowl

400 S. Rio Grande Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10

PLAN AHEAD

RETRO GAME NIGHT

What: classic board & video games

When: June 4 – 7pm – midnight

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $5; member free – 18 & older

Contact: 407-836-7010

6^TH ANNUAL JEANS & JEWELS

What: benefitting the Orlando Philharmonic with music & dancing with a Motown theme

When: June 5 – 7pm

Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market

200 W. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $65 – reservations required

Contact: 407-896-6700 x 223

SUMMER LANDSCAPE DESIGN CLASS

What: landscape design & principles; plant choices; irrigation & how to save water; how to attract wildlife

When: Tuesdays – June 8 – 29 – 7 – 9pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: $25 – registration deadline June 1

Contact: 407-254-9200

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida – May 19, 2010

Marc Grossman — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:53:50 +0000

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

SNAP!

What: Large scale photography exhibit featuring works by local and international photographers at a variety of venues

When: May 20 – 23 – various times

Where: Downtown Orlando

Orange Ave & Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $15 – 35

Contact: www.SnapOrlando.com

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY SOLO EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

What: Featuring the works of Orlando-based photographer Brett Donnelly

When: May 20 & 21 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Neu America Art Gallery at CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-529-6322

TWELVE21 GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION

What: The gallery’s first show features works by three Orlando photographers, an installation piece by Michael Burk, and wine provided by Tim’s Wine Market

When: MAY 21 – 7 – 11pm

Where: Twelve21 Gallery

1221C N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-982-4357

SOMETHING WORTH GOING TO

What: Two-day mural and art installation show with over 20 wall murals, 80 art pieces and live music

When: May 21 – 8pm

22^nd – noon

Where: Cameo Theatre

1013 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-403-5993

LECTURE

HAITIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE

What: Dr. Kevin Meehan discusses his book People Get Ready: African American and Caribbean Cultural Exchange

When: May 22 – 2pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

A LOOK BEHIND THE LENS WITH DOUGLAS KIRKLAND

What: The photographer and cinematographer for films such as Titanic, Moulin Rouge and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid mingles among some of his works

When: May 22 – 6 – 10pm

Where: CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $55

Contact: 407-648-7060

MUSIC

JONATHA BROOKE

What: Lighter than Sarah McLachlan, darker than Suzanne Vega and more technically proficient than most of the current Lilith hopefuls

When: May 19 – 8pm

Where: Plaza Theatre

425 N. Bumby Ave

Orlando

Cost: $20 – 22

Contact: 407-228-1220

MOUNT DORA BLUES & WINE FESTIVAL

What: tastings with performances by Jacqueline Jones & T Scott Waker

When: May 21 – 5 – 8pm

22^nd – 3 – 9pm

23^rd – noon – 4pm

Where: Lakeside Inn

100 N. Alexander St

Mt. Dora

Cost: $8 Fri; $36 Sat; $12 Sun; $48 – 3-day pass

Contact: 407-246-2620

MOVIE/THEATER

2010 ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

What: Annual festival of theater, art, music and more

When: May 20 – 31 – various times

Where: Loch Haven Park

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: various prices

Contact: 407-648-0077

www.OrlandoFringe.org

LEBOWSKI FEST

What: celebration & performances in tribute to The Big Lebowski

When: May 21 – 8pm

Where: House of Blues

Downtown Disney

Lake Buena Vista

Cost: $15 advance; $17 at the door

Contact: 407-934-2583

CINEMA IN THE PARK

What: Screening of Disney’s Up

When: May 21 – 8pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

W. First St & S. Park Ave

Sanford

Cost: Free

CHILDREN

KIDS FRINGE FESTIVAL

What: Daily creative activities for children through dance, music, puppets, performances and crafts

When: May 22 – 23 & 29 – 30 – 10am – 4pm

Where: Loch Haven Park

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-689-2798

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children’s Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: Wednesday – 3pm through June 30^th

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD

What: Arnold Lobel’s children’s stories are adapted as a stage musical

When: Fri – 8pm through May 23^rd

Sat – 3 & 8pm

Sun – 3 & 7pm

Where: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park

419A Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-920-4034

NATURE – LANDSCAPING – ENVIRONMENT

LOVE OF ORCHIDS SHOW & SALE

What: orchids, bromeliads, books, supplies

When: May 21 – 23 – 10am – 4pm

Where: Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens

633 Osceola Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-299-8003

CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS

What: Learn to identify different constellations, planets and more in Florida’s unique night sky

When: May 21 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOOD & DRINK

MOUNT DORA BLUES & WINE FESTIVAL

What: tastings with performances by Jacqueline Jones & T Scott Waker

When: May 21 – 5 – 8pm

22^nd – 3 – 9pm

23^rd – noon – 4pm

Where: Lakeside Inn

100 N. Alexander St

Mt. Dora

Cost: $8 Fri; $36 Sat; $12 Sun; $48 – 3-day pass

Contact: 407-246-2620

DOWNTOWN POUR

What: wine, spirits & microbrew tastings

When: May 22 – 4 – 8pm

Where: The Plaza Courtyard

Orange Ave & Church St

Orlando

Cost: $30 advance; $40 day of

Contact: 321-281-2000

FUNDRAISER

FOOD & ART FOR THOUGHT

What: Art sale and food sampling to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank’s Backpack Program

When: May 20 – 6:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Gallery at Interlachen

5510 Lake Howell Rd

Winter Park

Cost: $30 – 35

Contact: 954-483-7456

WALK-A-THON

What: to benefit Covenant House to help fight youth homelessness in Central Florida

When: May 22 – 8am

Where: Lake Lily Park

840 Lake Lily Dr

Maitland

Cost: Donation

Contact: 407-736-9001

AN EVENING WITH PIERRE MATISSE AT THE MOULIN ROUGE

What: themed gala with live art benefitting the Spotlight Theatre of Central Florida

When: May 22 – 6:30 – 10pm

Where: Women’s Club of Sanford

309 S. Oak Ave

Sanford

Cost: $50

Contact: 407-391-9830

AIM FOR A CURE

What: live entertainment, refreshments & auction to benefit melanoma research

When: May 23 – 4 – 10pm

Where: Ember

42 W. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $30

Contact: 407-222-1654

ETC.

REPTICON

What: reptile expo with vendors, seminars & activities

When: May 22 – 10am – 5pm

23^rd – 10am – 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $8 adults; $5 ages 5 – 12; younger free

Contact: 863-687-4102

FESTIVAL DE MAYO

What: food sampling and live entertainment

When: May 22 – 2 – 7pm

Where: Florida Mall

8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-851-6255

PLAN AHEAD

WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL’S DINNER & FASHION SHOW

What: with a buffet, dessert bar, door prizes, cash bar & “Mediterranean” auction

When: May 27 – 6 – 8pm

Where: Citrus Club

255 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $36 through 5/23 then $42

Contact: 407-521-8992

MEMORIAL DAY & PEACE POLE DEDICATION CEREMONY

What: keynote speaker Lt. Col. Sharon Branch w/refreshments

When: May 28 – 11am

Where: Bill Breeze Park

125 N. Lakeshore Dr.

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3100

MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE

What: posting of colors, speaker, presentation, living history talks, military displays

When: May 29 – 10am – noon

Where: Cypress Grove Park

290 Holden Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free – bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets

Contact: 407-855-5877

A SALUTE TO THE FALLEN: A CELEBRATION OF MEMORIAL DAY

What: concert by the Basilica Choir

When: May 30 – 3pm

Where: The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe

8300 Vineland Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10 adults; children 12 & under free

Contact: 407-239-6600 x 317

RETRO GAME NIGHT

What: classic board & video games

When: June 4 – 7pm – midnight

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $5; member free – 18 & older

Contact: 407-836-7010