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! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time. For a list of Holiday Events & Happenings in the area, just go to here!
ART & LITERATURE
GLENN BECK
What: signing by author of Arguing with Idiots
When: Nov 20 – 11:30am
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
MFA READINGS
What: by UCF students
When: Nov 20 – 7 – 8:30pm
Where: Urban Think! Bookstore
625 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
APARTMENT E ART ROCKS THE BLOCK
What: Two-night party featuring art from local artists, plus music performances and vendors
When: Nov 20 & 21 – 7pm
Where: Taste Restaurant
717 W. Smith St.
Orlando
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: 407-835-0646
SEALEGS
What: show of new works by Central Florida artists including Doug Boehm, Hyrdo74, Dres13 and more
When: Nov 21 – 8pm
Where: The Orange Studio
1121 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10 donation
Contact: 407-898-7234
ELIZABETH SIGNER
What: signing by the author of Fat Boxing: A Guide to Weight Loss
When: Nov 22 – 1 - 3pm
Where: Urban Think! Bookstore
625 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
THEATER & MOVIES
ORLANDO WEEKLY 2009 READER APPRECIATION NIGHT
What: Free showings of 2012 and Where the Wild Things Are, plus drinks, to say thanks for reading
When: Nov 19 – 5:30pm
Where: Plaza Cinema Café
155 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-558-2878
NORMA
What: Filmed production of Bellini's masterwork, performed by Teatro Comunale di Bologna
When: Nov 21 – noon
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-629-0054
MUSTARD SEED FILM FEST
What: film festival and competition featuring movies produced, directed, or written by some of today's most talented young artists to benefit The Mustard Seed of Central Florida
When: Nov 21 – 7pm
Where: Winter Park Playhouse
711-B Orange Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-645-0145
CENTRAL FLORIDA JEWISH FILM FEST
What: Screenings of films that look at historical and contemporary Jewish issues
When: Nov 22 – 23 – various times
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $10 - 60
Contact: 407-629-0054
COCO BEFORE CHANEL
What: The film opens with a wine reception featuring special guest Gael de Maisonneuve, consul general of France in Miami
When: Nov 22 – 5pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org & www.fabco.us/events
MUSIC
FLORIDA CLASSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS
What: College bands go head-to-head
When: Nov 20 – 6pm
Where: Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia St.
Orlando
Cost: $15 - 26
Contact: 407-849-2020
YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION FINALIST RECITAL
What: Competitive high school vocalists and instrumentalists prepare before judges
When: Nov 21 – 3pm
Where: Rollins College – Tiedtke Concert Hall
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2182
LECTURE
WAYNE WIEGAND
What: historian and director of the Florida Book Awards discusses "Main Street Public Library: Community Places and Reading Spaces in the Heartland, 1865-1956"
When: Nov 18 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2000
HEALTH
HEALTHY LIVING
What: information on healthful living for all ages
When: Nov 18 – 2pm
Where: University Club & Art Gallery
841 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-6149
NATURE
FOREVER WILD
What: Folksinger Walkin' Jim Stoltz presents a multimedia show about wilderness, sponsored by the Sierra Club
When: Nov 18 – 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $8
Contact: 407-481-4398
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
FOOD, BEER & WINE
HOLIDAY MEGA WINE TASTING
What: A sampling of more than 100 wines
When: Nov 21 – 3 - 7pm
Where: The Wine Barn
1711 33rd St.
Orlando
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-704-8816
THANKSGIVING DINNER
What: potluck dinner with games & entertainment
When: Nov 22 – 2pm
Where: Mead Gardens
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: $5 with dish; $10 without
Contact: 407-968-2400
FUNDRAISERS
FASHION SHOW & SILENT AUCTION
What: to benefit the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
When: Nov 19 – 5pm
Where: Plaza Cinema Café
155 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $30 advance; $40 at the door
Contact: 407-422-1535
TASTE OF ORLANDO
What: Food tastings from local restaurants, plus live music; proceeds benefit Simon Youth Foundation
When: Nov 21 – 11am – 3pm
Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center
413 N. Alafaya Trail
Orlando
Cost: Free - $12
Contact: 407-737-2866
ETC.
PUFMM-PALOOZA
What: People United for Medical Marijuana host a 10-night, nine-venue celebration to champion their cause, with concerts and information
When: Nov 19 – 28 – various times
Where: The Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: various prices
Contact: 407-228-1220
ZONACON 2009
What: Combination anime and horror convention with games, events and celebrity guests
When: Nov 20 – 22 – various times
Where: Holiday Inn
6515 International Dr
Orlando
Cost: various prices
Contact: 407-351-4430
AVALON JUBILEE
What: Fall carnival with rides, games and food
When: Nov 20 – 3 - 10pm
21 – 22 – 10am – 10pm
Where: Avalon Park Town Center
13001 Founders Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
JINGLE EVE
What: Holiday open house featuring carolers, food and activities
When: Nov 20 – 6 - 10pm
Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street
Orange Ave between New Hampshire & Princeton
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-484-5839
HOLIDAY JAZZ STROLL
What: Guests take in the elaborate decorations, taste hors d'oeuvre from restaurants and dance to the bebop of Jeff Rupert & Dirty Martinis
When: Nov 20 – 7 - 10pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-896-4231
ROCK FEST
What: vendors to buy, sell & trade gemstones, mineral specimens & hand-made jewelry
When: Nov 21 – 9am - noon
Where: Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society
2721 Forsyth Rd – Ste. 101
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-625-6336
HOLIDAY TOY TRAIN SHOW
When: Nov 21 – 11am - 4pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: $5 – free 11 & younger
Contact: 407-647-2111
LATIN JAZZ & ART SHOW
What: Hispanic art expo, food and music from Sol y Mar and more
When: Nov 21 – 2pm
Where: Orlando Brewing Company
1301 Atlanta Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-872-1117
PLAN AHEAD
HOLIDAY PLANTS
What: how to use them; care for them; and, recycle or reuse them after the holiday season
When: Dec 3 – 6 – 7:30pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
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