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, Food, 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 such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.
CIVICS
SPRUCE UP THE CENTER
What: Rock for Hunger sponsors a day to update a youth center for inner city children
When: April 24 – 9am – 4pm
Where: New Image Youth Center
212 S. Paramore Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-796-6492
ART
THE 420* SHOW OPENING
What: All new art themed around cannabis
When: April 20 – 7pm
Where: Little Fish Huge Pond
309 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-920-1321
COUNTDOWN OPENING RECEPTION
What: Showcasing the works of Rollins' graduating studio art majors
When: April 23 – 5 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College – Cornell Fine Arts Museum
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2526
PINTURA PROJECT 2010
What: Gathering of urban artists for a live production of graffiti art, with food, music and entertainment
When: April 24 – noon – 8pm
Where: The Black Box Collective
630 W. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: www.myspace.com/TheBlackBoxCollective
35TH ANNIVERSARY AND CAMPUS REDEDICATION
What: Anniversary celebration including campus tours, live music and birthday cake.
When: April 24 – 2 – 5pm
Where: Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
STEFAN HORIK RECEPTION
What: Reception for the Canadian painter's works
When: April 24 – 5:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Grand Bohemian Gallery
325 S Orange Ave – Ste 102
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-581-4801
LECTURE/LITERARY
FLORIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010
What: More than 200 bands of all genres perform at 15 venues around town
When: April 21 - 24
Where: various locations & times
Cost: $10 - 25
Contact: 407-999-2570
JASON LANIER: VIRTUAL REALITY & DIGITAL PIONEER
What: will discuss his book You Are Not A Gadget and how the web has devalued individual & intellectual achievement and creativity in particular music
When: April 22 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College – Tiedkte Concert Hall
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-691-1995
DANCE
NATIONAL DANCE WEEK
What: The Center for Contemporary Dance offers a series of workshops and presentations
When: April 23 – noon - 1pm
25th – 3 – 4:30pm
26th & 27th – 6:30 – 7:30pm
28th – 6:30 – 8pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
LE CORSAIRE
What: Orlando Ballet presents the dancing pirate adventure
When: April 23 – 8pm
24th – 11am & 8pm
25th – 2pm
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
401 W. Livingston St
Orlando
Cost: $16 - 110
Contact: 407-849-2020
THE PERSIAN PRINCESS
What: Orlando Ballet family series performance with harem dancers and pirates
When: April 24th – 11am
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
401 W. Livingston St
Orlando
Cost: $16 - 30
Contact: 407-849-2020
MUSIC
SMOOTH JAZZ UNDER THE TREES
What: Boney James, The Rippingtons, Russ Freeman, Alex Bugnon
When: April 24 – 5 - 10pm
Where: Baldwin Park
2420 Lakemont Ave
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 25
ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC: SIMPLY BAROQUE
When: April 26 – 7pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $28 - 39
Contact: 407-770-0071
CHILDREN
CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL
What: celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with dance, zoo animals, art, face painters, activities, etc.
When: April 24 – 10am – 2pm
Where: Maitland Art Center
231 W. Packwood Ave
Maitland
Cost: $4 adults – children under 11 free
Contact: 407-539-2181
EARTH DAY
EARTH DAY 2010 CELEBRATION
What: The city of Winter Park hosts tree climbing demonstrations, healthy gardening tips and gives away free trees to residents
When: April 22 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Central Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
EARTH DAY BIRTHDAY 40TH
What: Environmental-themed activities, food, guest speakers and films
When: April 22 – 10am
Where: Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
201 Magnolia Ave
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-321-8111
EARTH DAY 2010
What: Live music, eco-friendly information tables to benefit Journey's End Animal Sanctuary
When: April 22 – 11:30am - 2pm
Where: Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Donation
Contact: 407-646-2000
CENTRAL FLORIDA EARTH DAY 2010
What: Hundreds of vendors and activities to celebrate our planet
When: April 24 – 10am – 6pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
E. Central Blvd & Eola Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: www.CFEarthDay.org
NATURE – LANDSCAPING - ENVIRONMENT
ART & FOLIAGE FESTIVAL
What: indoor & outdoor plants, arts & crafts, plant doctors, entertainment, food, children’s activities
When: April 24 & 25 – 9am – 5pm
Where: Kit Land Nelson Park
105 E. First St.
Apopka
Cost: Free – parking $5
Contact: 407-884-6488
NATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY 2010
What: Celebrate the stars with telescoping sessions, planetarium shows and demonstrations from local astronomers
When: April 24 – 11am – 9pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-514-2000
FOOD & DRINK
TASTE OF WINTER PARK
What: sample all-you-can-eat food from over 30 food & beverage establishments plus live jazz entertainment
When: April 21 – 5 – 8pm
Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market
200 W. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $40 in advance for WP Chamber members; non-members & at the door $45
Contact: 407-644-8281
TASTE OF COLLEGE PARK
What: Showcasing food and wine from area restaurants to benefit a variety of charities
When: April 22 – 6 – 9:30pm
Where: Dubsdread Country Club
549 W. Par St
Orlando
Cost: $50 - 55
Contact: 407-650-0100
2010 APC GREAT AMERICAN PIE FESTIVAL
What: Celebration of the all-American dessert, with chef demonstrations, a national baking contest, an all-you-can-eat 55,000 slice pie buffet and more
When: April 24 – 11am – 7pm
25th – noon – 5pm
Where: Lakeside Park
2253 Lakeside Drive
Celebration
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-566-1200
HEALTH
HEALTH CARE: THE REALITY
What: health care debate
When: April 20 – 7pm
Where: University Club & Art Gallery
841 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-6149
25TH ANNUAL LUPUS AWARENESS SEMINAR
What: presented by the Lupus Foundation and UCF School of Nursing
When: April 24 – 9:30am – 1:30pm
Where: Fairwinds Alumni Center at UCF
126 Gemini Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 800-684-9276
FUNDRAISER
VARIE TEASE FUNDRAISER
What: sneak preview of the company's next Fringe show
When: April 22 – 6pm
Where: Cameo Theatre
1013 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Donation
Contact: 407-403-5993
AIDS WALK ORLANDO 2010
What: fund-raising walk that benefits the Hope and Help Center and people who are affected by HIV/AIDS
When: April 24 – 8 – 10am
Where: Lake Eola Park
North Rosalind Ave & East Washington St
Orlando
Cost: Donation
Contact: 407-246-2827
56TH ANNUAL SHRINE CIRCUS
What: the Royal Hanneford Circus to benefit the local Shriners
When: April 24 – 25 – 1pm – 6pm
Where: University of Central Florida Arena – Bldg 50
North Gemini Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $14 admission; $5 parking
Contact: 407-660-8111
ETC.
GREEK FEST
What: music, dancing, culture, food, church tours
When: April 23 – 4 -11pm
24th – 11am – 11pm
25th – 11am – 6pm
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
1217 Trinity Woods Lane
Maitland
Cost: $3 – parking $5
Contact: 407-331-4687
PJ & PILLOW FIGHT
What: Orlando Psycho City Derby Girls present live bands, raffles and a kissin' and spankin' booth; bring your own pillow
When: April 24 – 9pm
Where: Little Fish Huge Pond
309 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-920-1321
ORLANDO TURKISH FESTIVAL
What: dance, live music, art exhibits, coffee, culture & children’s entertainment
When: April 25 – noon - 7pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-601-7937
ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL
What: Middle Eastern food and entertainment in celebration of the state's 62nd anniversary
When: April 25 – 3 - 8pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
274 Cranes Roost Blvd
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5933 x 238
PLAN AHEAD
NUTRITION AND FITNESS EXPO
What: medical experts giving hands on demos & advice and local vendors who have a commitment to health & fitness
When: April 29 – 1 – 5pm
Where: The Hebrew Day School
851 N. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-0713
3RD ANNUAL DOGGIE DERBY
What: benefit for Canine Companions for Independence
When: May 1 – 9am - 2pm
Where: Corrine Commons at Baldwin Park
1913 Meeting Place
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration $15 per dog
Contact: 407-522-3305
13TH ANNUAL WELCOME TO THE WOODS
What: hiking, hayride, archery, learn to fish & safe boating, exhibits
When: May 1 – 9am - 2pm
Where: Seminole Forest Wildlife Management Area
SR 46
Sorrento
Cost: Free – registration required – wear proper attire, bring sunscreen, bug spray, snacks & water
Contact: 352-732-1225
2010 BIG ORANGE INVITATIONAL GAMES
What: for physically challenged children in the State of Florida
When: May 1 – 9:15am for opening ceremonies; games @ 9:45am
Where: Ocoee High School
1925 Ocoee Crown Point Pkwy
Ocoee
Contact: 407-905-3108
PET ADOPT-A-THON
What: with free food & beverages, education workshops & prizes
When: May 1 – 10am - 3pm
Where: Orange County Animal Service
2769 Conroy Rd
Orlando
Contact: 407-254-9150
CHIMP RETIREMENT PARTY
What: to benefit the Humane Society Legislative Fund to help Congress pass a bill to end invasive research on chimpanzees
When: May 2 – 6:30pm
Where: Whole Foods Market
1989 Aloma Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Donation requested
Contact: 407-968-2400
CONTROLLING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
What: evaluating risk, healthy habits & reforming recipes
When: May 4 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9217
WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION
What: to benefit RSVP of Orange County, an organization of 55 and older people who give back to their community through volunteer work
When: May 6 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Scott Laurent Collection
348 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-422-1535
TROPICAL FRUIT FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA
What: learn how tropical and subtropical fruit crops may be good alternatives for planting in home landscapes with the recent diseases affecting citrus
When: May 8 – 9 – 10:30am
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
BABY OWL SHOWER
What: view non-releasable orphaned raptors
When: May 8 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Audubon of Florida’s Center for Birds of Prey
1101 Audubon Way
Maitland
Cost: Free with a gift that can be used to care for the young birds – call for list
Contact: 407-644-0190
FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE MUSEUM
What: including storytelling @ 12:30; arts & crafts @ 1pm & a lecture @ 2pm
When: May 9
Where: Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-4278
EVENING WITH THE DIRECTOR
What: walk through the museum with director Frank Holt
When: May 11 – 6pm
Where: Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $4 adults; $3 seniors; $1 students
Contact: 407-246-4278
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