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
GAY DAYS 2009
What: music, shows, parties, expos, etc.
When: through June 7
Where: various locations throughout Orlando and hotel row at Walt Disney World including Typhoon Lagoon
Cost: varies per event
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
ART GLASS WALKING TOUR
What: Terry Olson, director of arts for Orange County, leads an expedition to churches and museums around town to examine works of glass art
When: June 6 – 10am
Where: Orange County Administration Bldg.
201 S. Rosalind Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free; limited space
Contact: 407-836-5540
GRAFFITI BUS JAM
What: Graffiti crews paint a bus to music from Dope Sandwich, the Union of Sacred Monsters, Andrew Spear and DJ Mot, plus BBQ and brews
When: June 6 – noon – 8pm
Where: Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7
Contact: 407-872-1117
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
NATURE - ENVIRONMENT
FLORIDA GREAT OUTDOORS
What: Wekiwa Springs & Lake Louisa State Park staff discuss hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing & horseback riding on the 1000’s of acres of parkland in Central Florida
When & Where: various times & libraries throughout the Greater Orlando areaa
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
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
WALK
What: 5 & 10K walks through the gardens & surrounding streets
When: June 6 – starts 9 - 10am
Where: Mead Gardens
1300 S. Denning St.
Winter Park
Cost: Free; $3 for the Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club for credit
Contact: 407-695-9181
OPEN HOUSE & ENCHANTED WALKABOUT
What: use your imagination & see the whimsy on the trail
When: June 6 – 9am - 1pm
Where: Environmental Studies Center
2985 Osprey Trail
Longwood
Cost: $2 per person or $5 per family
Contact: 407-320-0467
ETC
HEALTH TESTS
What: EKG, blood pressure & stroke tests
When: June 5 – 1 - 4pm
Where: Florida Hospital Apopka Medical Center Builiding
206 N. Park Ave.
Apopka
Cost: Free – appt. required
Contact: 407-303-1700
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
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
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
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
PLAN AHEAD
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Back to the Future
When: June 11 – 8pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-1088
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
MOVIE ON THE PLAZA
What: outdoor screening of Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
When: June 12 – 7pm
Where: Knights Plaza at University of Central Florida Arena
North Gemini Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-3070
TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE ON HOLOCAUST STUDIES
What: 40hr program designed for teachers about the Holocaust & its important lessons.
When: June 15 - 19
Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Central Florida
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $100 includes lunches, books, curriculum guides, materials, etc.
Contact: 407-628-0555
TREE GIVEAWAY
What: for Orange County residents; 15 min training session is required; 1st come 1st served
When: June 20 – 8am - noon
Where: Blanchard Park
2451 N. Dean Road
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
CONCERT – THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER
What: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Sovereign Brass
When: June 22 – 7pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $17 - 37
Contact: 407-770-0071
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment