Wednesday, March 11, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - March 10, 2009

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

ART IN CHAMBERS

What: photographer Phil Eschbach

When: Mon - Fri – 8am - 5pm

Where: Winter Park City Hall

401 S. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3498

THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY

What: American arts & crafts from the Morse Collection thru April

When: Tues – Thurs & Sat – 9:30am - 4pm

Fri – 9:30am – 8pm

Sun – 1 – 4pm

Where: Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $3 adults; $1 students; children 11 & younger free;

Free Fri 4 - 8pm

Contact: 407-645-5311

MOVIES & MUSIC

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda

When: March 14 – 7:30pm

Where: Quinn Strong Park

Packwood & Ventris Streets

Maitland

Cost: Free

SPRING POPS CONCERT

What: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Michelle Amato

When: March 15 – 7pm

Where: Central Park

Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free; bring blankets & lawn chairs

Contact: 407-896-6700

LANDSCAPING

TREE GIVEAWAY

What: Orange County residents; 15 min training sessions required

When: March 14 – 8am - noon

Where: Barnett Park

4801 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free; 1st come 1st served

Contact: 407-254-9200

INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP

What: tips on being confident, dressing the part, resumes, etc.

When: March 18 – 6 - 8pm

Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando

2100 Lee Road

Winter Park

Cost: Free – reservation deadline 3/16

Contact: 407-644-7593 x 237

ETC

DEBT MANAGEMENT IN TOUGH TIMES – BUDGETING & CREDIT

What: presented by the Seminole County Extension Service

When: March 12 – 8 - 10am

Where: Seminole County Cooperative Extension Auditorium

250 W. County Home Road

Sanford

Cost: Free; registration required

Contact: 407-665-5559

PARENT’S GUIDE TO INTERNET SAFETY

What: topics to include social networking site & cyberbullying

When: March 12 – 4:30pm

Where: Orange County Library

805 E. Plant St.

Winter Garden

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

What: The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program for anyone over 55

When: March 13 – 10 – 11:30am

Where: Ronald McDonald House

1630 Kuhl Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-422-1535

COIN AND MONEY SHOW

When: March 13 – 10am - 6pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-295-3247

PANCAKE BREAKFAST & RAIL MOTORCARS - SPEEDSTERS

What: Central Florida National Railway Historical Society

When: March 14 – 7am – Breakfast

8am – cars depart to Tavares

Where: Railroad Museum

101 S. Boyd St.

Winter Garden

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-895-4749

BALDWIN PARK ARTS FESTIVAL

What: visual and performing arts

When: March 14 – 10am - 5pm

Where: Baldwin Park Village Center

New Broad Street

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-529-3800

ON-GOING

ABSENT MINDED IMPROV

When: Mondays – 9pm

Where: Taste

717 W. Smith St.

Orlando

Cost: $2 – must be at least 18

Contact: 407-835-0646

BEGINNING RACEWALKING

What: Orange County Parks & Rec Division West Orange Trail

When: Mondays – 5 - 6pm

Where: Chapin Station

501 Crown Point Cross Road

Winter Garden

Cost: Free; advanced registration required

Contact: 407-654-1108

FIRST TUESDAYS

What: open mike

When: Tuesday – 7:30pm

Where: The Daily Grind

3060 SR 436

Apopka

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-774-7463

REAL OPEN MIKE

When: Wednesdays – 8:30pm

Where: Urban Think! Bookstore

625 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-650-8004

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

5K WALK AND HEALTH FAIR

What: aerobics, tai chi, healthy snacks, information, screenings, etc.

When: March 21 – 8am

Where: Hankins Park

1340 Lake Park Court

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-858-1464

YOUTH PLANE RIDES

What: for children 8-17 by FAA Certified Pilots

When: March 7 – 9am - 5pm

Where: Showalter Aviation

Orlando Executive Airport

400 Herndon Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free & signed parental permission form

Contact: 407-671-3820

PLANT SALE

What: plant vendors selling a variety of plants

When: March 21 & 22 – 9am - 5pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

SAFE BOATING

What: laws, safety, handling, navigation, trailering, storing, etc.

When: March 28 – 8:30am – 4:30pm

Where: Verteran Affairs Clinic

5201 Raymond St.

Orlando

Cost: $35; registration 8am

Contact: 407-876-2977


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