Thursday, December 11, 2008

What’s Happening in Central Florida - December 10, 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. For up to date Holiday Events & Programs, visit Holiday Happenings & Home Tours in Central Florida.

THEATER & FILM

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

What: outdoor screening of It’s a Wonderful Life

When: December 12 – 8pm

Where: Avalon Park

13001 Founder’s Square Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

ART

MEET THE ARTISTS

What: 22 watercolor artists & exhibit “Watercolors Unlimited” with

musical entertainment by Bernie Lee Quartet.

When: December 11 – 6 - 8pm

Where: Steinway Piano Galleries

Renaissance Center

303 E. Altamonte Drive – Ste. 1225

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-339-3771

ETC.

ALIVE AFTER FIVE

What: street party with art & music

When: December 11 – 5 - 8pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

First Street

Sanford

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-302-2586

ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURE

What: Benjamin DeHart will perform Florida’s historical folk music &

introduced by Fred Hitt

When: December 11 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-699-9861

CEMETERY MOONLIGHT TOUR

What: 2 miles along paved road visiting graves of prominent

Orlando citizens

When: December 12 – 9pm

Where: Greenwood Cemetery

1603 Greenwood St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-325-6269

SNOW MOUNTAIN

What: snow slope, giant slide, bounce house, face painting,

entertainment

When: December 13 – 5 - 9pm

Where: Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Facility

148 Oviedo Blvd.

Oviedo

Cost: $5 before the 10th & $10 afterwards

Contact: 407-971-5568

WALK THROUGH WINDERMERE

What: holiday lights music & refreshments

When: December 13 – 5:30-6:15pm start time

Where: Windermere Town Hall

520 Main St.

Windermere

Cost: $4 walk; $10 event & 1st 200 walkers receive a long-sleeve t-

shirt; bring a flashlight & reflective clothing

Contact: 407-695-9181

ON-GOING

CREATIVE CUPCAKES

What: celebrate national lemon cupcake day & learn trade tricks

When: various dates through December

Where: various locations at the Orange County Library System

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

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 years old

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

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of The Polar Express

When: December 19 – 7pm

Where: Candyland Park

Longwood

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-260-3484

WALK THROUGH WINTER PARK

What: guided walk looking at holiday decorations

When: December 20

Where: Winter Pines Golf Club

950 S. Ranger Blvd.

Winter Park

Cost: Free; $3 for AVA credit; bring a flashlight & reflective clothing

Contact: 407-304-6394

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