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
BUZZ ALDRIN
What: astronaut signs and discusses his latest book Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home From the Moon
When: Sept 24 – 7pm
Where: Borders Books & Music
600 S. Orlando Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-3300
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
MEL MARTINEZ: A SENSE OF BELONGING: FROM CASTRO’S CUBA TO THE U.S. SENATE, ONE MAN’S PURSUIT OF THE AMERICAN DREAM
What: the Senator will share his stories as a politician, author & Cuban immigrant
When: Sept 26 – 10am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
PORTRAITS OF HUNGER SHOWCASE
What: Outstanding photographs from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s competition for images of hunger
When: Sept 30 – 8:30pm
Where: Eden Bar at the Enzian
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-1088
THEATER & MOVIES
GLOBAL PEACE FILM FESTIVAL
What: Their mission is to expand the definition of peace beyond anti-war, ideology, activism or specific causes through film
When: Sept 22 - 27
Where: The majority appear to be shown at Rollins College & Winter Park Library with some also at UCF
Cost: varies
Contact: 407-224-6625 or 407-894-3474
DAS RHEINGOLD
What: filmed production of Wagner's fantasy performed by the Barcelona-based La Fura dels Baus company
When: Sept 26 – noon
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-629-0054
MUSIC & DANCE
ORLANDO SWING BAND
When: Sept 27 – 2pm
Where: Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
201 Magnolia Ave.
Sanford
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-321-8111
HEALTH
WHY OUR HEALTH MATTERS
What: Dr. Andrew Weil discusses the importance of health care reform
When: Sept 26 – 7pm
Where: Wyndham Orlando Resort
8001 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $40 - 150
Contact: 407-595-3731
CHILDREN
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
What: for ages 5 – 12 including gallery exploration, art activities & pizza dinner
When: Sept 25 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Registration required Wed prior to event - $15 - $5 extracare til 8:30pm
Contact: 407-896-4231
FUNDRAISERS
LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK
What: benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with entertainment, food & drink & activities for all
When: Sept 26 – 5:30pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Registration required
Contact: 407-898-0733
10TH ANNUAL VINO WINE TASTING
What: benefitting East Seals with dining, dancing, music, wine & food tastings from local wine shops & restaurants with silent & live auctions
When: Sept 26 – 7pm
Where: The Ballroom at Church Street
225 S. Garland Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $75
Contact: 407-629-7881
WALK FOR T.I.M.E. (TECHNOLOGY, IMMEDIATE DIAGNOSIS, MAMMOGRAPHY & EDUCATION)
What: benefitting TIME & MD Anderson Cancer Center Walk begins at food court entrance near Panera
When: Sept 27 – 7:30 - 10am
Where: Mall at Milenia
4200 Conroy Rd
Orlando
Cost: $10 donation suggested to participate – pink ribbon bagels & prizes
Contact: 321-841-2272
ETC.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SOLAR ENERGY INCENTIVE WORKSHOP
What: Orange County, OUC, Progress Energy and Florida Local Environmental Resource Agency present this class on how to save through solar; at the Orange County Convention Center
When: Sept 25 & 26 – 9 – 11am
Where: Orange County Extension Office
2350 E. Michigan St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-7573
OKTOBERFEST
What: Downtown party celebrating the German festival of beer, brats and dancing
When: Sept 25 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Wall Street Plaza
Wall & Court Sts.
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-849-9904
FIESTA DEL COQUI
What: celebration of the Hispanic culture with live music, crafts, activities and demonstrations
When: Sept 26 & 27 – 10am - 3pm
Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 N. U. S. Hwy 17-92
Cost: $10.95
Contact: 407-323-4450
OKTOBERFEST 2009
What: German food, live German music and fresh, organic Oktoberfest beer
When: Sept 26 – 6pm
Where: Orlando Brewing Company
1301 Atlanta Ave.
Orlando
Contact: 407-872-1117
PLAN AHEAD
VILLAGE FEST: ONE WORLD, ONE NIGHT
What: An international bazaar celebrating the cultures and crafts of developing nations, with music, food and an auction
When: Oct 1 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market
200 W. New England Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $35 advance; $40 at the door
Contact: 407-670-5616
WINTER GARDEN MUSIC FEST
What: more than 30 musicians on outdoor stages & inside the Garden Theatre with food, arts, crafts, children’s activities & historical train rides
When: Oct 2 – 5 - 10pm
3rd – noon – 11pm
4th – noon – 5pm
Where: Downtown Winter Garden
Plant Street
Winter Garden
Cost: Free; train tickets $5
Contact: 407-656-3244
DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS
What: outdoor screening
When: Oct 2 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children – concessions available; bring picnic basket, blanket, chairs – gates open at 6pm
Contact: 407-246-2620
BIKERS GONE WILD POKER RUN
What: Bikers collect poker hands with contests for best and worst on this trip to raise money for the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
When: Oct 4 – 9pm
Where: Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
18515 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 25
Contact: 407-568-5138
OCOEE’S FOUNDER’S DAY FESTIVAL
What: with concerts including Charlie Daniels & Jim Van Fleet beginning at 7pm on the 9th & others from 3:30 – 9:15 on Sat with fireworks afterwards. Arts & crafts from 9am – 6pm on the 10th.
When: Oct 9 - 10
Where: Bill Breeze Park at Starke Lake
125 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3100
18TH ANNUAL FOSSIL FAIR
What: fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, artifacts, books, supplies, children’s dig pit & silent auction
When: Oct 10 – 9am - 5pm
11th – 10am – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $4 adults; $1 children
Contact: 407-699-9274
ROCK FEST
What: buy, trade & sell gemstones, minerals & handmade jewelry
When: Oct 17 – 9am - noon
Where: Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society
2721 Forsyth Rd – Ste. 101
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-625-6336
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