Wednesday, April 1, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - April 1, 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, MOVIE & THEATER

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of Momma Mia

When: April 3 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adults; 2 children

Contact: 407-246-2620

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Back to the Future

When: April 4 – 7:30pm

Where: Bill Breeze Park

150 N. Lakeshore Drive

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3180

PAINTING DEMONSTRATION

What: by Central Florida watercolorist Tom Jones

When: April 5 – 1:30pm

Where: Florida Hospital Orlando

601 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-831-7108

PROVOCATIVE PAIRINGS IN ART & MUSIC

What: discussion about conceptualism in art & music

When: April 5 – 2pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-896-4231 x 261

18TH ANNUAL FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL

What: movies, interviews, food & wine, parties & special events

When: March 27 – April 5

Where: various locations & times throughout Central Florida

Cost: varies

Website: www.FloridaFilmFestival.com

MERCHANT OF VENICE

What: Orlando Shakespeare Theater

When: various times through April 26

www.OrlandoShakes.org

Where: Margeson Theater

Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: $22 – 38; $14 senior matinee April 22

Contact: 407-447-1700

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

HEALTH

CPR TRAINING FOR TEENS

What: presented by the American Red Cross of Central Florida for teens grade 9 - 12

When: April 1 – 9am – 1:30pm

Where: Caribe Royale Orlando

World Center Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-894-4141

CHILD SAFETY

What: bike, fire & car safety; receive a child identification kit including DNA swap

When: April 4 – 10:30am

Where: SouthWest Library

7255 Della Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

RAISING A HEALTHY FAMILY

What: manage children’s healthy; keep them safe from drugs; improve family immunity; save on medical expenses

When: April 4 – 2pm

Where: North Orange Library

1211 E. Semoran Blvd.

Apopka

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

NATURE

SPRING LANDSCAPE DESIGN

What: 3 session workshop with course guide & drawing materials

When: April 2, 16 & 23 – 6:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Winter Park Public Library

460 E. New England Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $20; registration required

Contact: 407-623-3300

BUTTERFLY IDENTIFICATION CLASS

What: The Orange Audubon Society

When: April 4, 11, 18 – 2:30 - 5pm

Where: Orlando Wetlands Park

25155 Wheeler Road

Christmas

Cost: $40; $25 – Audubon members

Contact: 407-644-0796

ANTIQUE ROSES – ROSES IN THE CULINARY WORLD

What: tea & food tasting by Chef Mark Engler

When: April 5 – 2:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free; doors open at 2pm

Contact: 352-556-3936

LANDSCAPE CLASS

What: by The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program

When: April 7 – 6:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Altamonte Springs Public Works Field Operations Center

950 Calabria Drive

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free; registration required

Contact: 407-665-5575

NATIVE PLANTS – WETLANDS AND NOT-SO-WETLANDS

What: ecologist & professional wetlands scientist Don. J. Silverberg

When: April 7 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

ETC

BACCHUS BASH

What: raffle prizes, music & food & drink vendors

When: April 3 – 5 - 10pm

Where: Orlando Premium Outlets

Vineland Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-238-7787

www.BacchusBash.org

ST. CLOUD SPRING FLING

What: wakeboard competition, bass tournament, arts & crafts, rides, car & boat show

When: April 3 – 6 - 10pm

4th – 9am – 10pm

5th – 9am – 5pm

Where: East Lake Toho

1104 Lakeshore Blvd.

St. Cloud

Cost: Free

Contact: www.Time-OnTheWater.com

www.RotaryClubofStCloud.org

YOUTH SPORTS FESTIVAL

What: for K – 5th – baseball, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball or cheerleading

When: April 4 – 9 - 11am

Where: University of Central Florida

UCF Baseball Complex – Jay Bergman Field

4000 Central Florida Boulevard

Orlando

Cost: Registration required - $4 includes clinic, lunch & goodie bag

Contact: 407-823-2586

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

When: April 4 – 9:30am

Where: NorthWest Recreation Complex

3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy

Apopka

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-703-1631

EGG STRAVAGANZA

What: with games & egg hunt

When: April 4 – 10am - 1pm

Where: Gemini Springs Park

37 Dirksen Drive

DeBary

Cost: Free

Contact: 386-736-5953

20TH ANNUAL SPRING FIESTA IN THE PARK

What: food & fun, arts & crafts

When: April 4 – 10am - 5pm

5th – noon – 5pm

Where: Lake Eola

Central & Rosalind

Orlando

Cost: Free

INTERGALACTIC BEAD & JEWELRY SHOW

When: April 4 - 5 – 10am - 5pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4063 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $5 Sat; $4 Sun; free 12 & younger

Contact: 888-729-6904

BABY LOVES DISCO EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

What: dancing for children & parents

When: April 4 – 2 - 5pm

Where: Rix Lounge

Disney Coronado Springs Resort

1000 W. Lake Buena Vista Drive

Lake Buena Vista

Cost: $15 advance; 18 at the door

Contact: 407-246-2620

LATIN FEST

What: entertainers from Central & South America, art & crafts, food, laser light show

When: April 4 – 5 - 9pm

Where: Avalon Park Towncenter

13001 Founder’s Square

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

BREWS AROUND THE ZOO

What: beers, wines, regional cuisine & authentic music

When: April 4 – 6 - 9pm

Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 NW Hwy 17-92

Sanford

Cost: $30 per person; $10 designated driver – must be 21 or older

Contact: 407-323-4450 x 136

ON-GOING

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

DARIUS GOES WEST

What: screening of the documentary

When: April 9 – 6pm

Where: Darden Auditorium

9907 Universal Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-903-8151

LEJOS DE LA ISLA

What: screening of the Luis Salas documentary

When: April 9 – 6pm

Where: University of Central Florida Library

4000 Central Florida Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-823-5880

TREE GIVEAWAY

What: 2 native trees per Orange County household

When: April 11 – 8am - noon

Where: Tibet-Butler Preserve

8777 SR 535

Orlando

Cost: Free; first come - first served w/proof of residency

Contact: 407-254-9200

COMPOSTING & RAIN BARREL HOW-TO-CLINIC

What: learn about water conservation and composting

When: April 11 – 9 - 11am

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Road

Orlando

Cost: Free; registration deadline April 7th.

Contact: 407-254-9850 x 2

EASTER EGG HUNT – WINTER PARK

When: April 11 – 10am

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3463

EASTER EGG HUNT - OCOEE

When: April 11 – 10am

Where: Jim Beech Recreation Center

1820 A. D. Mims Road

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3180

EASTER EGG HUNT – OCOEE #2

When: April 11 – 10am - noon

Where: Bill Breeze Park

150 N. Lakeshore Drive

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3180

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

When: April 11 – 10am

Where: Fort Mellon Park

East First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-688-5120

PATTY CORRIGAN MYERS

What: discussion with the author of Autism Is A Blessing

When: April 11 – 2pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7323

CAREGIVER TOOLBOX TRAINING

What: medication management, caregiver relief, abuse, neglect, fall prevention, etc.

When: April 15 – 1 - 4pm

Where: Renaissance Senior Center

3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 727-637-7227

ART LECTURE & TOUR – THERMAN STATOM: STORIES FROM THE NEW WORLD

What: escorted tour of the glass exhibit, refreshments & video

When: April 15 – 1 - 4pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $12 of OMA members; 15 nonmembers

Contact: 407-896-4231 x 261

ROTARY/FEST 2009

What: music, entertainment, artists will use chalk on the bridges sidewalk along Central Blvd.

When: April 18

Where: Lake Eola Park

1 N. Rosalind Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-619-5108


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