Thursday, July 9, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - July 8, 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

IN YOUR BACKYARD: WHERE NEWCOMERS MEET THE ARTS

What: art orientation by cultural reps & art organizations

When: July 8 – 8 – 9:30am

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0333 x 29

ART STROLL OF BALDWIN PARK

What: A walk lined with live painting and original art for sale When: July 9 – 6 - 9pm

Where: Baldwin Park Village Center

1097 Bennett Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-206-3300

RED, WHITE & BLUEGRASS

What: downtown stroll featuring vendors and live bluegrass music

When: July 9 – 6pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

W. First St & S. Park Ave.

Sanford

Cost: $7

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of Superman II

When: July 9 – 8pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3334

NERDAPALOOZA PRE-PARTY

What: MC Frontalot and other "nerd-core" artists perform outside the store

When: July 10 – 7pm

Where: A Comic Shop

114 S. Semoran Blvd. # 6

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-332-9636

MOVIES ON THE PLAZA

What: outdoor screening of Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

When: July 10 – 7pm

Where: UCF Arena

50 N. Gemini Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-823-6006

WORLD WIDE SKETCH CRAWL

What: Artists meet at several places around Lake Eola, sketch sites and scenes and share their work

When: July 11 – 7am

Where: Lake Eola Park

N. Eola Dr. & Robinson St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

NERDAPALOOZA

What: 2 days, 32 bands & all proceeds go to charity

When: July 11 & 12 – noon

Where: Holiday Inn International Drive

6515 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $20 – 30

Contact: 407-351-3500

ART FOR AWARENESS

What: benefitting the American Cancer Society

When: July 13 – 6 - 9pm

Where: Bank of America

390 N. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-491-6166

CULT CLASSICS

What: Monty Python's Life of Brian

When: July 14 – 9:30pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

NATURE - ENVIRONMENT

SUMMER LANDSCAPE PESTS

What: learn to prepare your lawn for invasive summer pests

When: July 9 – 6 – 7:30pm

Where: Orange County Univ. of FL IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Rd

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

ETC

ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL

What: Puppet troupe Los Titiriteros de Binéfar from Spain performs "The Stork Man" as part of this celebration of puppet theater

When: July 10 – 2 & 7pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: $12

Contact: 407-896-7365

ON-GOING

BIPARTISAN ART: AMERICAN PATRIOTS

What: Presentation of woodcuts from Charles Turzak featuring his portraits and depictions of historic U.S. figures from John Marshall to Lincoln

When: Tues – Sat – 11am – 4pm through Aug. 7th

Where: Comma Gallery

813 Virginia Dr.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-376-1400

THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY – AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS

What: 45 minute docent-guided tours through July 28th

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

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

AUDUBON PARK COMMUNITY MARKET

What: local and organic produce, healthy local food, vegan and vegetarian selections, massage, sustainable and functional crafts, educational speakers, live local music, and kids' educational activities

When: Wednesdays – 6 - 9pm

Where: Stardust Video & Coffee

1842 E. Winter Park Dr.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-623-3393

www.audubonparkmarket.com

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: $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

PLAN AHEAD

6TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S JOB FAIR

What: more than 70 employers

When: July 15 – noon - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairground

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

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

Contact: 407-834-4022

17TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY MASCOT GAMES

What: pro sports & college mascots benefitting New Hope for Kids

When: July 17 – 12:30pm

18th – 2pm

Where: Amway Arena

600 W. Amelia St.

Orlando

Cost: $15 reserved seating; $9 general admission

Contact: 407-648-4900

ORCHID AUCTION

What: by the Greater Orlando Orchid Society

When: July 18 – 9am - 1pm; preview at 8:30am

Where: Orange County Univ. of FL IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-299-8003

SPLISH SPLASH SUMMER BASH

What: Ocoee Parks & Recreation in celebration of National Parks & Recreation Month with prizes, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy & drinks

When: July 18 – 11am - 2pm

Where: Ocoee Family Aquatic Center

Jim Beech Recreation Center

1820 A. D. Mims Road

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3180

ACTIVITIES DAY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

What: activities for children with disabilities whether it be learning, physical or mental plus food & drink and a panel of doctors for parents to question

When: July 25 – noon - 5pm

Where: Rosen Plaza

9700 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-770-7809


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