Friday, August 8, 2008

What’s Happening in Central Florida - August 7, 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

ANIME FESTIVAL ORLANDO

What: Japanese animation convention with celebrity guests

When: August 15 - 17

Where: Wyndham Orlando Resort

8001 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $15-25 daily; 45 weekend pass; 35 ages 3-8

Contact: 407-351-2420

THEATER

DIVINE DIVAS: A CABARET

What: a musical revue

When: through August 17th

Where: Winter Park Playhouse

711-B Orange Aven

Winter Park

Cost: $32 general, 30 seniors, 24 matinees, 22 students & industry

professionals

Contact: 407-645-0145

MOVIE

CINEMA IN THE PARK

What: screening of Monsters, Inc

When: August 8th – 7:30pm

Where: Centennial Park

Park Ave & 4th St.

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-302-5815

POPCORN FLICKS

What: screening of The Goonies

When: August 14th – 8pm

Where: Central Park

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

ETC

PAMPERED PET EXPO

What: exhibits and vendors

When: August 8 - 10

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $10 advance, 12 at the door, 5 age 4-12, younger free

Contact: 800-852-4085

ON-GOING

JUSTICE ILLUMINATED: THE ART OF ARTHUR SZYK

When: M-Th – 9am – 4pm

Fri – 9am – 1pm

Sun – 1pm – 4pm

Where: Holocaust Memorial Research and Education Center of CF

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0555

ORLANDO POETRY GROUP

What: open mike

When: first Tuesday – 7pm

Where: The Daily Grind Coffee House & Cafe

807 N. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-839-4009

FIRST THURSDAYS

What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar

When: 6 – 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; $45 individuals; $30 students

Contact: 407-896-4231

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

What: for 18 months to 5 yearsold

When: Third Monday – 10am

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

THIRD THURSDAY’S

What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm

Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)

The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)

A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)

Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)

Cost: Free

PLAN AHEAD

FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION

What: In Marjorie’s Wake – a PBS documentary

When: August 14 – 6:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Avenue

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-332-7790

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

What: screening of The School of Rock

When: August 15th – 8pm

Where: Avalon Park

13001 Founder’s Square Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-737-6510

ZOMBIE TRAILER PARK CAR WASH

What: with music to benefit local animal rescue organizations

When: August 16 - noon

Where: Taste

717 W. Smith St.

Orlando

Cost: Donations Accepted

Contact: 407-835-0646

COOKING DEMONSTRATION

What: with Bobbie Tartaglino

When: August 16 – 3pm

Where: Fresh Market

995 N. SR 434

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-786-1801

GOLF TOURNAMENT

What: for all veterans sponsored by Donald & Sandi Hodgskin &

local businesses

When: August 18 – 8am-2pm

Where: Wekiva Golf Club

4100 Wekiva Club Court

Longwood

Cost: Free to the first 288 to sign up – 18 holes, cart, food, etc.

Contact: 407-468-3055

TOURNAMENT OF HOPE

What: golf tourney to benefit medical funds for Cleo Spoon

When: August 27th – 8:30am

Where: Celebration Golf Club

701 Golf Park Drive

Celebration

Cost: $75

Contact: 407-566-4653

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