Wednesday, November 18, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - November 17, 2009

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time. For a list of Holiday Events & Happenings in the area, just go to here!

ART & LITERATURE

GLENN BECK

What: signing by author of Arguing with Idiots

When: Nov 20 – 11:30am

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

MFA READINGS

What: by UCF students

When: Nov 20 – 7 – 8:30pm

Where: Urban Think! Bookstore

625 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-650-8004

APARTMENT E ART ROCKS THE BLOCK

What: Two-night party featuring art from local artists, plus music performances and vendors

When: Nov 20 & 21 – 7pm

Where: Taste Restaurant

717 W. Smith St.

Orlando

Cost: $5 donation

Contact: 407-835-0646

www.TasteCP.com

SEALEGS

What: show of new works by Central Florida artists including Doug Boehm, Hyrdo74, Dres13 and more

When: Nov 21 – 8pm

Where: The Orange Studio

1121 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10 donation

Contact: 407-898-7234

ELIZABETH SIGNER

What: signing by the author of Fat Boxing: A Guide to Weight Loss

When: Nov 22 – 1 - 3pm

Where: Urban Think! Bookstore

625 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-650-8004

THEATER & MOVIES

ORLANDO WEEKLY 2009 READER APPRECIATION NIGHT

What: Free showings of 2012 and Where the Wild Things Are, plus drinks, to say thanks for reading

When: Nov 19 – 5:30pm

Where: Plaza Cinema Café

155 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-558-2878

www.OrlandoWeekly.com

NORMA

What: Filmed production of Bellini's masterwork, performed by Teatro Comunale di Bologna

When: Nov 21 – noon

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

MUSTARD SEED FILM FEST

What: film festival and competition featuring movies produced, directed, or written by some of today's most talented young artists to benefit The Mustard Seed of Central Florida

When: Nov 21 – 7pm

Where: Winter Park Playhouse

711-B Orange Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-645-0145

CENTRAL FLORIDA JEWISH FILM FEST

What: Screenings of films that look at historical and contemporary Jewish issues

When: Nov 22 – 23 – various times

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: $10 - 60

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

COCO BEFORE CHANEL

What: The film opens with a wine reception featuring special guest Gael de Maisonneuve, consul general of France in Miami

When: Nov 22 – 5pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org & www.fabco.us/events

MUSIC

FLORIDA CLASSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS

What: College bands go head-to-head

When: Nov 20 – 6pm

Where: Amway Arena

600 W. Amelia St.

Orlando

Cost: $15 - 26

Contact: 407-849-2020

YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION FINALIST RECITAL

What: Competitive high school vocalists and instrumentalists prepare before judges

When: Nov 21 – 3pm

Where: Rollins College – Tiedtke Concert Hall

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-646-2182

LECTURE

WAYNE WIEGAND

What: historian and director of the Florida Book Awards discusses "Main Street Public Library: Community Places and Reading Spaces in the Heartland, 1865-1956"

When: Nov 18 – 7pm

Where: Rollins College

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-646-2000

HEALTH

HEALTHY LIVING

What: information on healthful living for all ages

When: Nov 18 – 2pm

Where: University Club & Art Gallery

841 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-6149

NATURE

FOREVER WILD

What: Folksinger Walkin' Jim Stoltz presents a multimedia show about wilderness, sponsored by the Sierra Club

When: Nov 18 – 6:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $8

Contact: 407-481-4398

www.CentralFloridaSierra.org

ORANGE AUDUBON PROGRAM – BRINGING BACK THE INDIGO SNAKE

What: by Fred Antonio

When: Nov 19 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-5742

BIRDING WALK

What: 2 mile hike – bring lunch, drink & birding gear

When: Nov 21 – 8:40am at the tram stop in parking lot on Magnolia Homes Rd.

Where: Lake Lotus Park

1153 Lake Lotus Park Rd

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-851-5416

FOOD, BEER & WINE

HOLIDAY MEGA WINE TASTING

What: A sampling of more than 100 wines

When: Nov 21 – 3 - 7pm

Where: The Wine Barn

1711 33rd St.

Orlando

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-704-8816

THANKSGIVING DINNER

What: potluck dinner with games & entertainment

When: Nov 22 – 2pm

Where: Mead Gardens

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: $5 with dish; $10 without

Contact: 407-968-2400

FUNDRAISERS

FASHION SHOW & SILENT AUCTION

What: to benefit the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

When: Nov 19 – 5pm

Where: Plaza Cinema Café

155 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $30 advance; $40 at the door

Contact: 407-422-1535

TASTE OF ORLANDO

What: Food tastings from local restaurants, plus live music; proceeds benefit Simon Youth Foundation

When: Nov 21 – 11am – 3pm

Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center

413 N. Alafaya Trail

Orlando

Cost: Free - $12

Contact: 407-737-2866

ETC.

PUFMM-PALOOZA

What: People United for Medical Marijuana host a 10-night, nine-venue celebration to champion their cause, with concerts and information

When: Nov 19 – 28 – various times

Where: The Plaza Theatre

425 N. Bumby Ave

Orlando

Cost: various prices

Contact: 407-228-1220

www.pufmm.org

ZONACON 2009

What: Combination anime and horror convention with games, events and celebrity guests

When: Nov 20 – 22 – various times

Where: Holiday Inn

6515 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: various prices

Contact: 407-351-4430

www.Zonacon.com

AVALON JUBILEE

What: Fall carnival with rides, games and food

When: Nov 20 – 3 - 10pm

21 – 22 – 10am – 10pm

Where: Avalon Park Town Center

13001 Founders Square Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

www.AvalonPark.com

JINGLE EVE

What: Holiday open house featuring carolers, food and activities

When: Nov 20 – 6 - 10pm

Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street

Orange Ave between New Hampshire & Princeton

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-484-5839

HOLIDAY JAZZ STROLL

What: Guests take in the elaborate decorations, taste hors d'oeuvre from restaurants and dance to the bebop of Jeff Rupert & Dirty Martinis

When: Nov 20 – 7 - 10pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-896-4231

ROCK FEST

What: vendors to buy, sell & trade gemstones, mineral specimens & hand-made jewelry

When: Nov 21 – 9am - noon

Where: Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society

2721 Forsyth Rd – Ste. 101

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-625-6336

HOLIDAY TOY TRAIN SHOW

When: Nov 21 – 11am - 4pm

Where: Maitland Civic Center

641 S. Maitland Ave

Maitland

Cost: $5 – free 11 & younger

Contact: 407-647-2111

LATIN JAZZ & ART SHOW

What: Hispanic art expo, food and music from Sol y Mar and more

When: Nov 21 – 2pm

Where: Orlando Brewing Company

1301 Atlanta Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-872-1117

PLAN AHEAD

HOLIDAY PLANTS

What: how to use them; care for them; and, recycle or reuse them after the holiday season

When: Dec 3 – 6 – 7:30pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

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