Wednesday, July 29, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - July 29, 2009

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here!

ART, MUSIC, LITERARY & THEATER

GLOBAL LENS

What: film screening of Songs From The Southern Seas

When: July 31 – 4 & 7pm

Aug 1 – 1:30pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $12 adults; $11 seniors & students; $8 ages 4 - 17

Contact: 407-896-4231

ORSON WELLES’ WAR OF THE WORLDS

What: recreating Welles’ 1938 broadcast

When: July 31 - Aug 9

Fri & Sat – 8pm

Sun – 7pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: $12

Contact: 407-447-1700

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

What: outdoor screening of Inkheart

When: July 31 – 8pm

Where: Avalon Park Town Center

13001 Founders Square Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Pink Panther 2

When: Aug 1 – 8:30pm

Where: Jim Beech Recreation Center

1820 A. D. Mims Rd

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3180

SUMMER SING

What: The Bach Festival Society invites people who love to sing to experience performing in the professional choir, regardless of skill

When: Aug 3 – 7pm

Where: Rollins College

Tiedtke Concert Hall

1000 Holt Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-646-1517

JUST FOR CHILDREN

ADVENTURE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM CAMP-IN

What: for ages 5 -11 - explore ancient Egypt; discover dinosaurs; investigate cowboys & Indians

When: Aug 8 – 7pm – Aug. 9 – 8am

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $25 for children of members; $35 non-members – bring a sleeping bag & pillow; evening snack & breakfast served

Contact: 407-836-8580

FOOD & WINE

WINE FOR US

What: a tasting to benefit Water For People

When: July 30 – 6 - 8pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-423-0030

NATURE – ENVIRONMENT

FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING

What: learn the basics including soil prep, pH balance, etc.

When: Aug 1 – 9 – 10:30am

Where: Orange County Extension Education Center

6021 S. Conway Rd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9200

NATIVE PLANTS

What: program by Carolina Lane discussing taxonomy, plant classification

When: Aug 4 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

VEGETABLE GARDENING

What: with Ed Thralls, residential horticulturist & master gardener with the Orange County/IFAS extension

When: various times throughout July

Where: various Orange County Library locations

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

FUNDRAISERS

ROCK ON THE MOON AND SING WITH THE STARS

What: Celebrities, including Deborah Gibson, Alfonso Ribeiro and JJ Redick, sing, dance and bartend at the piano bar to benefit the Fatone Family Foundation

When: July 30 – 6pm

Where: Howl at the Moon Saloon

8815 International Dr.

Orlando

Cost: $20 - 200

Contact: 407-354-5999

www.HowlAtTheMoon.com

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER

What: Bond-style evening of drinks and gaming to benefit City of Life

When: July 31 – 7pm

Where: Citrus Club

255 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $50

FINE ART AUCTION

What: to benefit B. A. S. E. Camp children’s cancer foundation

When: Aug 1 – 4pm

Where: Baterby’s Art Auction Gallery

9101 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 866-537-0273

KICK-A-THON

What: students perform kicks for pledges to raise money for schools in Africa

When: Aug 1 – 6pm

Where: Martial Arts World

1630 E. Colonial Dr.

Orlando

Cost: Donation

Contact: 407-897-6000

ETC.

THIRSTY FOR CHANGE

What: Orange County Young Democrats welcome state senator and candidate for attorney general Dan Gelber for a Q&A session following a brewery tour and prepared remarks

When: July 31 – 6pm

Where: Orlando Brewing Co.

1301 Atlanta Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-872-1117

www.OrlandoBrewing.com

BUDGET FRIENDLY FLORIDA VACATIONS

What: presented by reps from AAA Auto Club South

When: various times throughout July

Where: various Orange County Library locations

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

RACE CARS

What: meet drivers & their vehicles

When: various times throughout July

Where: various Orange County Library locations

Cost: Free + receive free tickets to a future race at Orlando Speedworld

Contact: 407-835-7480

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

What: presented by the Orange County Emergency Management Office discussing developing a family plan, disaster supply kit, securing your home & a pet plan

When: various times throughout July

Where: various Orange County Library locations

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

PLAN AHEAD

PAMPERED PET EXPO

What: Vendors and information on the latest ways to spoil your furriest friends

When: Aug 7 – 4 – 9pm

8th – 10am – 7pm

9th – 10am – 5pm

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $10 - 12

Contact: 407-345-9800

A NIGHT WITH THE DOLLY MAMAS

What: costume party & wine tasting benefitting Easter Seals of Central Florida

When: Aug 7 – 5 - 8pm

Where: Bullfish

102 N. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $25 advance; $40 at the door

Contact: 407-644-2969

NEON DANCE FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

What: special dance for adults with disabilities

When: Aug 7 – 6 - 9pm

Where: Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center

610 N. Lake Formosa Dr.

Orlando

Cost: $1

Contact: 407-896-9372

CUP-A-THON BENEFIT

What: clay cups, chalices, goblets, tumblers, mugs & bowls by artists & faculty to benefit the school

When: Aug 7 – 7 - 10pm

8th – 11am – 2pm & 7 – 10pm

Where: Showalter Hughes Gallery

Crealde School of Art

600 St. Andrews Blvd.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1886

TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA: THE MUSICAL

What: toe-tapping version of Shakespeare's comedy

When: Aug 7 – 7pm

8th – 7pm

9th – 2pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: $10 donation

Contact: 407-447-1700

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s

When: Aug 7 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adults; $2 children

Contact: 407-246-2620

BOWLING FOR CHARITY

What: bowling & raffle benefitting Gold Coast Greyhound Adoptions

When: Aug 8 – 3pm

Where: Winter Park Bowl America

1111 W. Fairbanks Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-620-8906

FILM SLAM

What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners

When: Aug 9 – 1pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-629-1088

www.Enzian.org

FAMILY DATE NIGHT GAME TIME

When: Aug 14 – 7 - 9pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free – members; non-members - $7 adults; $5 children 12 & younger

Contact: 407-836-8580

MOVIES ON THE PLAZA

What: outdoor screening of Veggie Tales: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything

When: Aug 14 – 8pm

Where: Knight’s Plaza @ UCF Arena

N. Gemini Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-823-3070

MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM

When: Tuesdays, Aug 18 - Nov. 17 – 8:30am - 4:30pm

Where: Orange County Extension Education Center

6021 S. Conway Rd.

Orlando

Cost: $75

Contact: 407-254-9200

17TH ANNUAL MARCH OF DIMES MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

What: coed teams of 6 – 10 players

When: Aug 22

Where: Lee Vista Center

Lee Vista between Judd Rd & SR 436

Orlando

Cost: team registration $450 til 8/1; $500 after – teams raising over $1500 receive special benefits

Contact: 407-599-5077 x 24

CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY

What: 13 week course to educate citizens about the Sheriff’s Dept. includes demos, tours, q & a – no physical requirements

When: Sept 1 – 6:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office

2500 W. Colonial Dr.

Orlando

Cost: Free, registrations required, must be 19+ & a background check will be performed

Contact: 407-254-7389

BRAILE TRANSCRIBER

What: 9-month course leading to certification; materials & equipment provided; includes study & exercises at home

When: Tuesdays, Sep 8 – 10 -11am

Where: Braille Assn of Mid-Florida, Inc.

1500 Falcon Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free; orientation 9/1 – 10 – 11am

Contact: 407-894-8130

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