Wednesday, October 22, 2008

What’s Happening in Central Florida - October 21, 2008

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.

ART

COLORS OF INDIA 2008

What: artwork of Shalini Tandon, Poornima Hebbar, Sunanda

Shivdasani and Renuka Adhav.

When: September 12 – October 24 – 8am-5pm Mon - Fri

Where: Casselberry City Hall

95 Triplet Lake Drive

Casselberry

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-262-7702

PROVOCATIVE PAIRINGS

What: art from different periods, media & point of view side by side

When: September 20 – November 2

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

http://www.omart.org

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-588-1260

MOVIE

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

What: outdoor screening of Back to the Future

When: October 24 – 8pm

Where: Avalon Park

13001 Founder’s Square Dr.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

LITERARY

JULIE COMPTON

What: discussion by the author of Tell No Lies

When: October 25 – 10am

Where: Altamonte Springs City Library

281 N. Maitland Avenue

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8841

FOOD

HARBOR NIGHTS DI AUTUNNO

What: wine tasting and jazz

When: October 24 – 6:30pm

Where: Portofino Bay Hotel

5601 Universal Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-503-1200

CENTRAL FLORIDA VEGFEST 2008

What: vegetarian food, speakers, music, etc.

When: October 25 – 10am - 6pm

Where: Loch Haven Park

http://www.cfvegfest.org

900 East Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

ETC

MOUNT DORA CRAFT FAIR

What: crafters from around the country, food, entertainment

When: October 25 – 26

Where: Downtown Mt. Dora

E Fifth Ave & N Donnelly St.

Mount Dora

Cost: Free

Contact: 352-735-1191

ON-GOING

JUSTICE ILLUMINATED: THE ART OF ARTHUR SZYK

When: M-Th – 9am – 4pm

Fri – 9am – 1pm

Sun – 1pm – 4pm

Where: Holocaust Memorial Research and Education Center of CF

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0555

FIRST THURSDAYS

What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar

When: 6 – 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

What: concerts in an outdoor setting

When: 7 – 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

http://www.UptownAltamonte.com

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

What: for 18 months to 5 yearsold

When: Third Monday – 10am

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

THIRD THURSDAY’S

What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm

Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)

The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)

A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)

Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)

Cost: Free

PLAN AHEAD

WINEMAKER’S DINNER

What: with Peter Mondavi, Jr.

When: October 29 – 7pm

Where: Old Hickory Steakhouse

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

6000 W. Osceola Pkwy

Kissimmee

Cost: $65

Contact: 407-586-1600

FIESTA IN THE PARK

What: food, fun arts & crafts

When: November 1 – 10am - 5pm

2nd – noon – 5pm

Where: Lake Eola

Rosalind & Robinson

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-649-3152

LAKE MARY-HEATHROW FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

What: artists, classic cars, food, music and entertainment

When: November 1 – 9am - 5pm

2nd – 10am – 5pm

Where: Oval Park

W. Lake Mary Blvd

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-444-0484

ROMANCING THE HOLIDAYS

What: signing by more than 20 romance novelists

When: November 1 – 2 - 5pm

Where: Altamonte Springs Mall

451 E. Altamonte Drive

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-261-0213

FAMILY FUN DAY

What: rides and games

When: November 1 – 10am - 2pm

Where: Blanchard Park

2451 N. Dean Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-836-6249

NEANDERTHAL BALL

What: interactive gala to benefit the Orlando Science Center

When: November 1 – 7pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $100

Contact: 407-514-2272

WINTER PARK CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

What: car show

When: November 2 – 10am - 5pm

Where: Downtown Winter Park

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-649-9190

CURTAINS UP

What: auction and theater performances to benefit the Winter Park

Playhouse

When: November 2 – 6:30pm

Where: University Club

841 N. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $75 (includes $25 of bidding bucks)

Contact: 407-645-0145

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of Dirty Dancing

When: November 7 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adults; 2 children

Contact: 407-246-2620

A VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR

What: creator of A Prairie Home Companion

When: November 24 – 7:30pm

Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre

Livingston

Orlando

Contact: 407-839-3900 - Ticketmaster

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