Wednesday, May 13, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - May 13, 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, MUSIC & THEATER

8TH ANNUAL FLORIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL

What: over 200 performances & 15 stages

When: May 13 - 16 – various times

Where: Orlando

Cost: 4 day or daily passes

Contact: 407-999-2570

www.FloridaMusicFestival.com

ORANGE YOU GLAD FEST

What: 50 bands, 5 locations, 4 days

When: May 14 - 17

Where: Orlando

www.orangeyougladfest.com

Cost: shows priced separately or nightly wristbands

Contact: 407-898-5070

18TH ANNUAL ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL

What: theater, art, music and more

When: through May 25th – various dates & times

Where: Loch Haven Park

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: varies per show, day, but you must buy an $8 button – cash only

Contact: 888-695-0888

www.OrlandoFringe.org

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

What: outdoor screening of Bedtime Stories

When: May 15 – 8pm

Where: Avalon Park Town Center

13001 Founders Square Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of College Road Trip

When: May 16 – dusk

Where: Barnett Park

4801 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free; gates open at 6pm

Contact: 407-836-6217

7TH ANNUAL ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL

What: Annual musical theater celebration with 11 shows from pop to jazz and everything in between

When: through May 17 – various times

Where: Mad Cow Theatre

105 S. Magnolia Ave

Orlando

Cost:

Contact: 407-297-8788

ART IN CHAMBERS

What: Rollins College professor Rachel Simmons

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

FUNDRAISING

2ND ANNUAL FLORIDA MASTERS REGATTA

What: benefitting breast cancer education, prevention, care & research

When: May 16 – 7am - 2pm

Where: Lake Fairview Park

2200 Lee Road

Orlando

Cost: Small parking fee

Contact: 321-841-2272

SCOOTER RALLY

What: benefitting the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

When: May 16 – 9:30am

Where: Winter Park Village

480 N. Orlando Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-919-1195

FASHION FOR A CAUSE

What: benefitting Children’s Home Society of Central Florida

When: May 16 – 8pm

Where: Urban Flats

183 S. Orange Ave – Ste. 100

Orlando

Cost: $30 advance; $35 at the door

Contact: 321-332-6889

SPRING CARNIVAL

What: benefitting the Human Rights Campaign of Central Florida

When: May 16 – 6 - 9pm

Where: Whole Foods Market

8003 Turkey Lake Road

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-355-7100

WINE & FOOD

DOWNTOWN POUR

What: wine, spirits, microbrews, cuisine & live music

When: May 16 – 4 - 8pm

Where: South Eola District

Eola Drive between Church & Pine Sts.

Orlando

Cost: $30 advance; $35 day of show

Contact: 321-281-2000

www.wmmo.com

GREAT ORLANDO BEER FESTIVAL

What: beers from 50 microbreweries; benefits the Friends of Fleet Peeples Park

When: May 16 – 4 -8pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: $25 advance; $35 day of the event; must be at least 21

Contact: 407-376-5081

www.GreatOrlandoBeerFestival.com

NATURE/ENVIRONMENT

CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS

What: learn to identify different constellations, planets, etc.

When: May 15 & 29 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole County Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

TREE GIVEAWAY

What: for Orange County residents

When: May 16 – 8am - noon

Where: Magnolia Park

2929 Binion Road

Apopka

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9200

GREEN FEST

What: vendors and exhibitors offering solutions on making your home more environmentally friendly

When: May 17 – 11am - 7pm

Where: Baldwin Park Village Center

1097 Bennett Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-206-3300

HEALTH

HEALTH FAIR AND SYMPOSIUM

What: Neuroscience specialists from Orlando Health on simple lifestyle changes to boost brain fitness

When: May 14 – 11am

Where: Herndon Library

4324 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

PATHS TO PARENTHOOD CONFERENCE

What: experts to discuss fertility treatments to adoption

When: May 17 – 8am – 4:30pm

Where: Orlando World Center Marriott

8701 World Center Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-397-3868

ETC

SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR: BUSINESS PLANS 101

What: in conjunction with the Small Business Development Center at Seminole Community College

When: May 14 – 1 – 2:30pm

Where: Seminole County Public Library

245 Hunt Club Blvd.

Longwood

Cost: Free; advance registration required

Contact: 407-665-1503

MODELPALOOZA

What: scale modeling contests & vendors

When: May 16 – 9am - 5pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $2

Contact: 407-295-3247

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

What: with live music

When: May 16 – 6 - 9pm

Where: Casselberry Commons Shopping Center

1455 Semoran Blvd.

Casselberry

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-262-7700

ON-GOING

SUNDAY STORYTIME

What: fun reading of a story for children

When: 1pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

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

MOVIES IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: Second Thursday’s

Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall

100 Country Club Road

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-324-3002

SECOND SUNDAYS – FILM SLAM

What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free - $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

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

JOB FAIR

What: more than 70 employers – Central Florida Employment Council

When: May 20 – noon - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free; dress appropriately, bring resumes, no children

Contact: 407-834-4022

“RECYCLING IN A CLOSED LOOP” - STYROFOAM

What: a Sierra Club educational program

When: May 20 – 7 – 8:45pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free; doors open at 6:30pm

Contact: 407-637-2461

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

What: speakers, etc.

When: May 22 – 11am

Where: Starke Lake Gazebo

125 N. Lakeshore Drive

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3100

ORCHID SHOW & SALE

What: supplies, books, education, sale

When: May 29 -30 – 10am - 4pm

31st – 11am – 4pm

Where: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

633 Osceola Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-299-8003

MINOR VEGETABLES CLASS

What: learn how to grow a wide assortment of vegetables

When: June 4 – 6 – 7:30pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Center

6021 S. Conway Rd.

Orlando

Cost: Free; registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

7TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FAIR & PICNIC

What: the Winter Park Community Redevelopment Agency

When: June 6 – 11am - 2pm

Where: Shady Park

721 W. New England Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3506

RETRO GAME NIGHT

What: classic board and video games, nostalgic treats, cash bar

When: June 12 – 7pm - midnight

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $5; must be at least 18 yrs old; retro attire encouraged

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

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