Wednesday, August 5, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - August 4, 2005

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

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

ART SHO: SAVE THE ARTS SAVE THE WORLD ART SUPPLY DRIVE

What: Simply Help Others Foundation collects art supplies for schools while displaying a mix of works from local artists

When: Aug 7 – 7 - 11pm

Where: Winter Park Lofts

520 N. Orlando Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $10 or $5 w/supply donation

Contact: www.SHOFoundation.org

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

CHICK O’BRIEN

What: discussion with the author of Dierdre: A Woman From Clare

When: Aug 8 – 12:30pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

www.ocls.info

CHIAROSCURO: DARK AND LIGHT RECEPTION

What: Women’s Caucus for the Arts presents a collection of works featuring bold contrasts

When: Aug 8 – 7pm

Where: Casselberry City Hall

95 N. Triplet Lake Drive

Casselberry

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-262-7720

THE LAST JAM

What: Music from the winner of the Battle of the Bands, plus dancing, games and more

When: Aug 8 – 7pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.ocls.info

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

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

NATURE – ENVIRONMENT

FUNDRAISERS

CHARITY HAPPY HOUR

What: Mel Taylor raises money for Team for Kids by offering unlimited wine and appetizers

When: Aug 6 – 5:30 – 7:30pm

Where: Urban Flats

183 S. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 321-332-6809

www.UrbanFlats.net

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

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

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

ETC.

SOCIAL JUSTICE MIXER

What: Community Partners for Social Justice invite the public to learn about their organization and issues facing the community

When: Aug 6 – 6 -9pm

Where: Orlando Marriott Downtown

400 W. Livingston St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-843-6664

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

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

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

What: A number of Orange County charities and organizations invite families and students to peruse vendors, health and information booths to get ready for the coming school year

When: Aug 8 – 10am - 4pm

Where: Amway Arena

600 W. Amelia St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-849-2020

PLAN AHEAD

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of The Pink Panther Strikes Again

When: Aug 13 – 8:30pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-1088

MUTUM

What: a ‘Global Lens’ screening

When: Aug 14 – 4 & 7pm

16th – 1:30pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $12 adults; $11 seniors & students; $8 17 & under

Contact: 407-896-4231

BEACH PARTY

What: live music, vendors & kids activities

When: Aug 14 – 7 - 10pm

Where: St. Cloud Lakefront

Lakeshore Blvd.

St. Cloud

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-498-0008

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

PLAY-O-RAMA

What: ‘end of summer’ party with stories & crafts

When: Aug 15 – 3pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

www.ocls.info

MAITLAND POETS & WRITERS

What: readings by featured poets

When: Aug 16 – 10:45am

Where: Farmer’s Market State

Lake Lily Park

840 Lake Lily Drive

Maitland

Cost: Free

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

SMALL CHANGE

What: screening of the Francois Truffaut film

When: Aug 20 – 7pm

Where: The Painter’s Daughter

331 Donnelly St.

Mount Dora

Cost: Free

Contact: 352-735-3470

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

BRIAN TURNER

What: farewell reading by the poet & Kerouac House resident

When: Aug 22 – 8pm

Where: Kerouac House

1418 Clouser Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: www.KerouacProject.org

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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