Wednesday, June 3, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - June 2, 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

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

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

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

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