Thursday, May 28, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - May 28, 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

ARTS ON THE EDGE

What: Live art demonstrations & music, plus handmade goods & food

When: May 28 – 7 - 10pm

Where: Infusion Tea

1600 Edgewater Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-999-5255

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of King Kong vs. Godzilla

When: May 28 – 8pm

Where: Shady Park

crnr Pennsylvania & New England Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

MOUNT DORA BLUES & WINE FESTIVAL

When: May 29 – 5 - 7pm (3-day ticketholders only)

30th – 3 – 9pm

31st – 1 – 5pm

Where: Lakeside Inn

100 N. Alexander St.

Mount Dora

Cost: $48 – 3 day ticket; $38 – Sat; $18 - Sun

Contact: 800-556-5016

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 – AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS

What: 45 minute docent-guided tours

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; Free for elementary school-aged children & their parents/guardians June 2 – July 28 with reservations

Contact: 407-645-5311

NATURE - ENVIRONMENT

CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS

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

When: May 29 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole County Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

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

ETC

BAND-AID FUNDRAISER FOR EDUCATION

What: Benefit concert with former members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers and the Outlaws, plus local talent

When: May 29 - 7pm

Where: Wekiva High School

2501 N. Hiawassee Road

Apopka

Cost: $25

Contact: 407-297-4900

FLORIDA GAMING MAY-HEM

What: video gaming competition with live music

When: May 30 – 8am

Where: Ramada Resort & Convention Center

6375 W. Irlo Bronson Highway

Kissimmee

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-390-5800

FARMERS’ MARKET ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

What: The Winter Park Farmers' Market rings in 30 years with games, prizes and the "Dress to Impress" dog show

When: May 30 – 9am - 1pm

Where: Winter Park Farmers Market

200 W. New England Ave.

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3334

TRANSFORMING YOUR CAREER FROM GOOD TO GREAT

What: Leadership conference geared toward students and professionals looking to improve their standing

When: May 30 – 9am – 1pm

Where: Disney Entrepreneur Center

315 E. Robinson St. – Ste. 100

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-420-4850

MYTH & MONSTERS WEEK

What: Explore the science behind some of history's most fantastic legends

When: through May 30 – 10am – 5pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

CREATURECON

What: Innuagural comics and sci-fi convention, featuring special guests, panels and contests

When: May 30 – 10am - 5pm

31st – 10am – 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $8 - 10

Contact: 863-278-4273

www.CreatureCon.com

OPPORTUNITIES IN DUBAI

What: NAI Realvest managing partner Paul P. Partyka speaks about opportunities for business leaders

When: June 1 – noon

Where: Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center

1050 W. Morse Blvd.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-623-3342

GAY DAYS KICKOFF PARTY

What: Launch the Gay Days celebrations with music from DJ MarkFrank, a guest appearance by Jade from RuPaul's Drag Race and a visit by Mayor Buddy Dyer

When: June 2 – 5:30 - 9pm

Where: Saks Fifth Avenue

The Florida Mall

8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando

Cost: $25-30

Contact: 407-812-4500

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

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

GOSLING’S RUM RECEPTION

What: rum pairings

When: June 5 – 6:30pm

Where: Sunset Sam’s Fish Camp

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

6000 W. Osceola Pkwy.

Kissimmee

Cost: $39 + tax + gratuity

Contact: 407-586-1602

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of Roman Holiday

When: June 5 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adult; $2 children; gates open at 6pm; bring picnic baskets, chairs, blankets

Contact: 407-246-2620

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

SOL

What: The planetarium invites viewers to look directly at the sun in this show about our closest star

When: June 6 – 6 - 11pm

Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

ABOUT FACE

What: Local artists produce works based on human facial expressions, including the gallery's first photography submissions

When: June 6 – 7pm

Where: Uberbot

480 N. Orlando Ave. Ste. # 126

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-788-8237

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Hotel for Dogs

When: June 6 – 8:30pm

Where: Bill Breeze Park

150 N. Lakeshore Drive

Ocoee

Cost: Free; opens at 7pm; bring lawn chairs & blankets

Contact: 407-905-3180

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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