Wednesday, September 2, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - September 1, 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 & LITERATURE

AMATEUR BURLESQUE SHOW

What: Wannabes are invited to strut the stage

When: Sept 2 – 9pm

Where: Stardust Lounge

431 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-839-0080

CASH & CABARET 4

What: Orlando Theatre Project annual fundraiser brings you two acts of music and comedy

When: Sept 4 – 8pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-491-1397

THEATER & MOVIES

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

What: screening of Race to Witch Mountain

When: Sept 3 – 6:30pm

Where: Winter Garden Library

805 E. Plant St.

Winter Garden

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

CENTRAL FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL

What: weekend of seminars, Q&A sessions and screenings of selected films

When: Sept 4 – 6

Where: West Orange 5

1575 Maguire Rd.

Ocoee

Cost: $20 - 50

Contact: 407-370-3703

www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com

GODFATHER WEEKEND – PART I, II & III

What: screenings

When: Sept 4 & 5 – 8pm

6th – 2pm

Where: Garden Theatre

160 W. Plant St.

Winter Garden

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-877-4736

www.wgtheatre.org

SHOCK TREATMENT

What: The Rich Weirdoes perform live and encourage audience participation for this screening of Richard O'Brien's sequel to the Rocky Horror Picture Show

When: Sept 4 & 5 – 11:45pm

Where: Universal Cineplex 20

CityWalk at Universal Orlando

1000 Universal Studios Plaza

Orlando

Cost: $9.50

Contact: 407-354-5998

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of America’s Sweetheart

When: Sept 4 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adults; $2 children

Contact: 407-246-2620

MOVIES IN THE LIBRARY

What: screening of professor Randy Pausch's Last Lecture

When: Sept 5 – 1pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.ocls.info

MUSIC

TOM JOYNER FAMILY REUNION 2009

What: Vaness Williams, Maxwell, Raphael Saadiq and many more perform at this showcase and expo for modern African American culture;

When: Sept 3 – 6 – various times

Where: Gaylord Palms Resort

6000 W. Osceola Pkwy

Kissimmee

Cost: various prices

Contact: 407-839-3900

www.blackamericaweb.com

PANDEMONIUM FESTIVAL

What: more than 50 local & regional bands representing an array of genres from rap to rock to acoustic on four stages over three days

When: Sept 4 – 2pm

5th – 10am

6th - noon

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $25 - 150

Contact: 407-295-3247

MUSIC AT THE CASA – SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE

When: Sept 6 - noon

Where: Casa Feliz

656 Park Ave. N

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-8200

NATURE/LANDSCAPING

FALL LAWN CARE

What: how to repair lawn damage caused by insects, weeds & root rot

When: Sept 3 – 6 – 7:30pm

Where: Orange County Extension Education Center

6021 S. Conway Rd.

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

HEALTH

HEALTH FAIR & GREEN MARKET

What: The JCC offers free health screenings and a display of organic and healthy vendors

When: Sept 6 – 10am - 3pm

Where: Jack & Lee Rosen JCC Campus

11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-7593

FUNDRAISERS

DANCE FOR TA-TAS

What: Fundraiser for breast cancer awareness featuring Dj X, Security and Jon E Rotton, Dj Pharmacy, Dj Marli Marl and Eddie Flux

When: Sept 6 – 9pm

Where: Suite B

50 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-246-1750

www.myspace.com/suiteb

ETC.

AQUATICATS

What: 55 breed competition by the International Cat Association

When: Sept 5 - 6 – 9am - 4pm

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $8 – adults; $7 – seniors & students; under 4 - free

Contact: 407-685-9800

LE VU LAN

What: the celebration of the Vietnamese Mother's Day with vegetarian food and live entertainmen

When: Sept 5 – 5:30 - 10pm

Where: Phap Vu Buddhist Cultural Center

716 N. Dean Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-277-7262

WALKING TOURS IN WINTER PARK

What: A guided tour of the churches detailed in the current Heritage Center exhibit Sacred Places, Sacred History: Black Churches of West Winter Park

When: Sept 6 & 20 – 1:30 – 3:30pm

Where: Hannibal Square Heritage Center

642 W. New England Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1886

www.crealde.org

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

PLAN AHEAD

GROWING ORCHIDS

What: with Doug Watson or World Wide Orchids

When: Sept 9 – 10am

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

JOB FAIR

What: over 70 employers hosted by the Central Florida Employment Council

When: Sept 9 – noon - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free – dress properly; no children; bring resumes

Contact: 407-834-4022

BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN

What: with Dr. Jan Garavaglia, chief medical examiner for Orange & Osceola counties

When: Sept 10 – noon - 1pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free – bring your lunch or pre-order for a small charge

Contact: 407-836-7010

SEMINOLE UNCORKED

What: wine tasting and auction to benefit The Mustard Seed

When: Sept 10 – 5:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole Towne Center

200 N. Entrance Rd

Sanford

Cost: $35 advance; $45 day of the event

Contact: 407-290-1060

HIDING IN THE SPOTLIGHT BY GREG DAWSON

What: true story how his mother & aunt survived the Holocaust as entertainers to then study at Julliard; with a book signing and reception

When: Sept 10 – 7pm

Where: Holocaust Resource & Education Center of Central Florida

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0555

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of Babe: Pig in the City

When: Sept 10 – 8pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-1088

www.Enzian.org

7TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN HEALTH FAIR

What: prevention education and free screenings for blood pressure, body mass, HIV, glucose, cholesterol (must fast), pap smears & prostrate offered by The Center for Multicultural Wellness & Prevention

When: Sept 12 – 8am - 2pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free – screenings on a first come-first served basis

Contact: 407-648-9440 x 14

COIN AND MONEY SHOW

What: over 125 vendors buying and selling

When: Sept 11 & 12 – 10am - 6pm

13th – 10am – 3pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free & receive a free coin

Contact: 407-889-3658

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

What: a Global Lens film screening

When: Sept 11 – 4 & 7pm

13th – 1:30pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

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

Contact: 407-896-4231

JEFF ZASLOW – CO-AUTHOR OF THE LAST LECTURE

What: discussion & refreshments benefitting the Orlando Public Library

When: Sept 11 – 7pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $50

Contact: 407-835-7480

FILM SLAM

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

When: Sept 13 – 1pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-629-1088

www.Enzian.org

ORLANDO’S GOT TALENT

What: benefitting The Center for Independent Living

When: Sept 13 – 2 - 6pm

Where: Cowboy’s Orlando

1108 S. Orange Blossom Trail

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-470-3083

MASSAGE FOR THE CURE

What: benefitting the Susan G. Komen Foundation

When: Sept 15 – 8am - 10pm

Where: Massage Envy

45 W. Crystal Lake St.

Lake Mary

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-841-3689

5TH ANNUAL MUSEUM DAY

What: presented by Smithsonian Magazine

When: Sept 26

Where: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

633 Osceola Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free – download your card at www.smithsonian.com/museumday

Contact: 407-647-6294

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