Wednesday, November 4, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - November 3, 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

ROMANCING THE HOLIDAYS

What: book sale & signing by 22 Florida romance authors

When: Nov 7 – 2 - 5pm

Where: Altamonte Mall

451 E. Altamonte Dr

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-422-1540

THEATER & MOVIES

2009 ORLANDO FILM FESTIVAL

What: Screenings of independent, children's and short films, often with filmmaker Q&As.

When: Nov 4 – 8 – various times

Where: Plaza Cinema Café

155 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: various prices

Contact: 321-558-2878

www.OrlandoFilmFest.com

FLORIDA REEL FILM FESTIVAL

What: screenings of original works by emerging filmmakers

When: Nov 5 – 5pm

6th – 2 – 9:30pm

7th – 2 – 11pm

Where: New Concept Art Gallery

11229 E. Colonial Dr. – Ste. 105

Orlando

Cost: Free - $1

Contact: 407-429-4721

www.FloridaReel.com

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of The Land Before Time

When: Nov 5 – 7pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3334

www.Enzian.org

DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of Footloose; bring lawn chairs, picnic basket, blanket, etc.

When: Nov 6 – 8:30pm – gates open at 6pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adult; $2 children

Contact: 407-246-2620

MUSIC

JAZZED IN SANFORD

What: concert

When: Nov 7 – 4 - 7pm

Where: Magnolia Square

200 S. Magnoia Ave.

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-688-5004

CHILDREN

FUZZY FREAK SHOW

What: A story about a circus of kittens and fluffy acrobats performed by hand puppets

When: Nov 4 – 8 – various times

Where: Altamonte Mall

451 E. Altamonte Dr.

Altamonte Springs

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-834-8757

www.Pinocchios.net

VETERANS DAY

VETERANS DAY PARADE

What: marching bands & floats

When: Nov 11 – 10am

Where: Downtown Orlando

Livingston & Orange to left on Central & left on Rosalind ending at Livingston

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-3720

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

What: lunch will be served after the ceremony honoring our veterans

When: Nov 11 – 11am

Where: Starke Lake Gazebo

125 N. Lakeshore Dr.

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3100

HEALTH

HEALTH FAIR

What: health care vendors, classic car show & music

When: Nov 7 – 10am - 2pm

Where: Palm Garden of Orlando

654 N. Econlockhatchee Trl

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-273-6158

NATURE

ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURE – SCOTT MARLOWE

What: discussion of cryptozoology and paleontology analyzing accounts of strange animal encounters

When: Nov 12 - 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-948-3994

FOOD, BEER & WINE

12TH ANNUAL TASTE OF MAITLAND

What: food & beverage vendors from area restaurants with live music

When: Nov 9 – 5:30 - 8pm

Where: Lake Lily Park

840 Lake Lily Drive

Maitland

Cost: $12 advance; $15 at the gate; children 3-12 - ½ price

Contact: 407-644-0741

FUNDRAISERS

GO FLY A KITE!

What: Participants build kites to benefit the International Measles Initiative

When: Nov 7 – noon - 6pm

Where: Austin’s Coffee

929 W. Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: donation

Contact: 407-975-3664

www.AustinsCoffee.com

CASINO NIGHT BENEFITTING AUTISM SPEAKS

What: presented by the Orlando Regional Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors

When: Nov 7 – 7pm

Where: Seminole Harley-Davidson Buell

620 Hickman Circle

Sanford

Cost: $30 per person; $50 per couple

Contact: 407-968-1224

ETC.

JOB FAIR

What: over 70 employers – bring resumes & dress professionally

When: Nov 4 – noon - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-834-4022

CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATIONAL/GLOBAL SECURITY

What: Speakers and panelists discuss the relationship between global warming and security issues

When: Nov 5 – 9am - 2pm

Where: University of Central Florida

4000 Central Florida Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-823-5126

23RD ANNUAL AIA ORLANDO POWWOW

What: Native American celebration with dancing, entertainment & art

When: Nov 6 - 7 – 10am - 10pm

8th – 10am – 5pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr.

Orlando

Cost: $6 adults; $4 students & military; $3 seniors & children

Contact: 407-327-8207

ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE

What: 20+ vendors of antiques, jewelry & collectibles

When: Nov 7 – 9am - 4pm

8th – 11am – 4pm

Where: Women’s Club of Winter Park

419 S. Interlachen Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: $5 – good for both days

Contact: 407-644-2237

LAKE MARY-HEATHROW FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

What: More than 200 artists exhibit works, plus a juried art show and the festival's classic car show, music and entertainment

When: Nov 7 – 9am - 5pm

8th – 10am – 5pm

Where: Oval Park

W. Lake Mary Blvd & International Pkwy

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-444-0484

FALL FIESTA IN THE PARK

What: More than 600 arts and crafts vendors display their works at the two-day event with music, food, activities and demonstrations

When: Nov 7 - 8 – 10am - 5pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

N. Rosalind & E Washington

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-649-3152

FAMILY FUN SHOP: FLORIDA NATIVES

What: The Central Florida Zoo brings some native animals and explains why their habitats are important

When: Nov 7 –10am - noon

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-836-8500

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

FAMILY FUN KITE FESTIVAL

What: with rides and entertainment

When: Nov 7 –10am - 2pm

Where: Blanchard Park

2451 N. Dean Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-836-6249

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

What: exotic & collector car show

When: Nov 8 –10am - 5pm

Where: Downtown Winter Park

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-649-9190

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS HISPANIC FESTIVAL

What: Celebrating Hispanic culture with art, dance and music peformances and cuisine

When: Nov 8 – noon - 6pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

www.UptownAltamonte.com

SHAPING HOLOCAUST MEMORY: THE 2ND & 3RD GENERATIONS RESPOND

What: Alan L. Berger, Director of Holocaust and Judaic Studies at Florida Atlantic University, presents his address in commemoration of the Kristallnacht

When: Nov 8 – 4pm

Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0555

PLAN AHEAD

10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE

What: photography, ceramics, painting, drawings, jewelry & sculptures

When: Nov 14 – 9am - 5pm

15th – 11am – 4pm

Where: Crealde School of Art

600 St. Andrews Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1886

PLANT AND CRAFT SALE

What: lunch and refreshments available

When: Nov 14 –9am - 3pm

Where: Orlando Garden Club

710 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-422-6284

BROMELIAD SHOW & SALE

What: seminars & hourly raffles

When: Nov 14 – 9am - 4pm

Where: Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel

5445 Forbes Place

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-348-2139

OWL FEST

What: hooting contest, face painting, crafts, live music, bounce house & flight demonstrations

When: Nov 14 –10am - 3pm

Where: Avian Reconditioning Center

323 W. Lester Rd

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-461-1056

ORLANDO FOOD & WINE FEST

What: over 35 restaurants represented – food, wine & music

When: Nov 14 – noon - 9pm

15th – noon – 6pm

Where: Lake Eola & Robinson St.

Orlando

Cost: advance - $15 2-day pass; $10 day pass; $15 day of the event; food & beverages $2 - $6

Contact: www.OrlandoFoodandWineFest.com

FAMILY FESTIVAL

What: arts, crafts, food, inflatables, toddler area & entertainment

When: Nov 15 – 10am - 5pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-645-0923

ORANGE AUDUBON PROGRAM – BRINGING BACK THE INDIGO SNAKE

What: by Fred Antonio

When: Nov 19 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-5742

BIRDING WALK

What: 2 mile hike – bring lunch, drink & birding gear

When: Nov 21 – 8:40am at the tram stop in parking lot on Magnolia Homes Rd.

Where: Lake Lotus Park

1153 Lake Lotus Park Rd

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-851-5416

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

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