Thursday, June 18, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - June 18, 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, LITERARY & THEATER

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY

What: rock recording artist Oshan

When: June 19 - noon

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

MARY CARTY

What: signing by the author of The Perfect Marriage Aptitude Test

When: June 19 – 6:30pm

Where: Urban Think! Bookstore

625 E Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-650-8004

HARRY MOORE

What: Spongebob Squarepants illustrator

When: June 20 – 3pm

Where: Urban Think! Kids

1309 Edgewater Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-615-0583

MOVIES ON THE LAWN

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: June 20 – 8pm

Where: Highland Manor

604 E. Main St.

Apopka

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-886-6226

CLASSICS IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: June 20

Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall

100 Country Club Road

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-324-3002

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

NATURE - ENVIRONMENT

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

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 area

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

FOOD & WINE

GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA

What: Malbec wine tasting

When: June 25 – 6pm

Where: Morton’s Steakhouse

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $45

Contact: 407-248-3485

SUMMER WINE TASTING

What: wine, beer, spirits & appetizers benefitting the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre

When: June 25 – 6pm

Where: Total Wine & More

2712 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-447-1700

ETC

FCSPORTS FOUNDATION MVP’S PUB CRAWL

What: Sports fans show their spirit and drink their way through a series of downtown bars, with proceeds benefiting the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation

When: June 19 – 6pm

Where: Waitiki Retro Tiki Lounge

26 Wall Street Plaza

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-481-1199

ROCK FEST

What: vendors sell gemstones, minerals & hand-made jewelry

When: June 20 – 9am - noon

Where: Central Florida Mineral and Gem Society

2721 Forsyth Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-625-6336

JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

What: Educational and activities celebrating the freeing of slaves in 1862 with youth jazz clinics, a health fair, vendors, art and performances from dancers, actors and musicians, culminating in a concert by Midnight Star

When: June 20 – 10am

Where: Lake Eola Park

N. Rosalind Ave & E. Washington St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2827

INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY

What: Surf clinics, live music, food and more to celebrate the summer solstice and the sport of surfing

When: June 20 – 10am – 5pm

Where: Dinky Dock Park

Ollie Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3334

DAIRY DAY

What: the science of milk in an interactive presentation featuring a live cow, a Q&A with a dairy farmer and a cooking demonstration from chef Jon Ashton

When: June 20 – 11am – 3pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

WORLD REFUGEE DAY

What: recognizing the achievements of many refugees in Central Florida naturalization ceremony, art, entertainment, health fair

When: June 20 – 11am – 3pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

BLUES ‘N’ SOUL EXCHANGE 2

What: live music and dancing at various venues around town

When: June 20 & 21 – various times

Where: Orlando

Cost: $5 - 90

Contact: 407-766-9849

www.bluesnsoul.com

IGNITE ORLANDO

What: presentations on local culture and technology

When: June 24 – 6:30pm

Where: Slingapour’s

Wall Street Plaza

18 Wall St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-849-1515

GIFT OF THE NILE: THE EGYPTIANS

What: Explore the culture and contributions of the Egyptians to our understanding of the sky

When: June 26 – 8:30

Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

SOL

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

When: June 20 & 27 – 8:30

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

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

MOVIES IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening on family favorites

When: Third Saturday’s

Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall

100 Country Club Road

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-324-3002

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

MUSLIM WOMEN; BEYOND THE MYTHS

What: experts from UCF discuss Muslim life from the woman’s perspective

When: June 27 – 2pm

Where: Alafaya Public Library

12000 E. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

SHAMPOOCHI

What: dog washing & photography to benefit Pet Rescue by Judy

When: June 28 – 9am - 4pm

Where: Lambs Eat Ivy Salon

804 E. Washington St.

Orlando

Cost: Free; donations accepted

Contact: 407-245-7006

RED, HOT & BOOM

What: fireworks & celebration

When: July 3 – 4 - 11pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

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