Tuesday, May 27, 2008

What’s Happening in Central Florida - May 27, 2008

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.

ART

HARRIET LAKE: THE CLOSET

When: through June 22

Where: Mennello Museum of American Art

900 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $8 adults, $7 senior, $5 students, children under 12 free

Contact: 407-246-4278

THEATER

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of Maverick

When: June 6 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adults; $2 children

Contact: 407-246-2620

HORTON HEARS A WHO

What: screening of the new animated film

When: June 6 – 9pm

Where: UCF Arena

50 N. Gemini Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-823-3070

MUSIC

A BLUES EVENING V

What: Josh Miller Trio, Smokin’ Torpedoes, etc.

When: May 31 – 7pm

Where: Plaza Theatre

425 N. Bumby Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $12 advance; $15 day of the show

Contact: 407-228-\1220

ALTAMONTE SWINGS

What: big band featuring Linda Cole

When: June 1 – 7pm

Where: Eastmonte Civic Center

830 Magnolia Drive

Altamonte Springs

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-322-7528

ETC

CRANES COMEDY

What: various comedians

When: May 27 – 7pm

Where: Cranes Roost Amphitheater

247 Cranes Roost Blvd.

Altamonte Springs

Cost: $Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

PLANES, TRAINS & BBQ

What: BBQ competition and train rides

When: May 31 – 10am - 6pm

Where: Wooten Park

Main St.

Tavares

Cost: $5

Contact: 352-394-8618

DINNER DATES SINGLES GALA

When: June 1 – 6pm

Where: Timacuan Golf & Country Club

550 Timacuan Blvd.

Lake Mary

Cost: $50

Contact: 407-339-3283

WINEQUEST

What: tastings, dinners & seminars at area restaurants

When: June 6 - 14

Where: Grand Bohemian

325 S. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $45 – 85 per event

Contact: 407-218-4300

ON-GOING

OPEN MIKE POETRY

When: Wednesdays – 8pm

Where: Cup O Soul

906 W. Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-7685

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL

What: 15th Annual show with the Flower Power Series nightly at

5:45, 7 & 8.

When: through June 1

Where: Epcot

10000 Buena Vista Blvd.

Lake Buena Vista

Cost: park admission - $70 adults, $60 children

PAINT THE TOWN

What: works from traditional to contemporary

When: through June 1 - 8am – 9pm

Where: Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery

400 S. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

PLAN AHEAD

ART FOR AWARENESS

What: art auction to benefit breast cancer research

When: June 6 – 6:30pm

Where: Buenva Vista Suites

8203 World Center Drive

Orlando

Cost: $10 donation

Contact: 407-856-3898

FL YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA

When: June 8 – 3pm

Where: Trinity Prep Performing Center

5700 Trinity Prep Lane

Winter Park

Cost: Free – donations accepted

Contact: 407-257-8886

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s

When: June 12 – 8pm

Where: Central Park

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

BABY LOVES DISCO

What: dance party for children and parents

When: June 22 – 2pm

Where: Club Firestone

578 N. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $12 or Free if you can’t walk

Contact: 407-872-0066

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