Tuesday, August 19, 2008

What’s Happening in Central Florida - August 19, 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.

MUSIC

MUSICIANS OF THE ORLANDO PHILARMONIC ORCHESTRA

What: benefit concert for Linda Van Buren

When: August 23 – 7pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: $25 donation

Contact: 407-770-0071

SILENT RAVE

What: bring your own music event

When: August 23 – 7:17pm

Where: UCF Arena

50 N. Gemini Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-227-3045

ETC

FASHION SHOW

What: benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida

When: August 22 – 9pm

Where: Rix Lounge @ Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

1000 W. Buena Vista Drive

Lake Buena Vista

Cost: $25

Contact: 407-939-3806

MICHAEL WINSLOW

What: comedy to benefit Base Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation

When: August 22 – 8pm

Where: Bonkerz

Holiday Inn

230 W. SR 436

Altamonte Springs

Cost: $25

Contact: 407-629-2665

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

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

NIGHT OF THE NIGHTWOLF

What: sketch comedy

When: August 30 – 9:30pm

Where: Stardust Video and Coffee

1842 E. Winter Park Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-623-3393

DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

When: September 5 - 7

Where: Amway Arena

600 W. Amelia

Orlando

Cost: $15 - 40

Contact: 407-849-2020

DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS

What: romantic movie outdoors; bring a dinner picnic basket,

blanket and a chair; concessions also available

When: September 5 – gates open at 6pm; movie starts at 8:30

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Avenue

Orlando

Cost: $7 adults; 2 school-age children; free for garden members

Contact: 407-246-2620

FIREBALL ROBERTS MEMORIAL CELEBRATION

What: car show & auction to benefit the Museum of the Apopkans

When: September 6 – 9am-6pm

Where: NW Recreation Complex

3200 Jason Dwelley Pkwy

Apopka

Cost: $10; children 11 & younger – free

Contact: 407-703-1707

HAT & MARTINIS FOR HOPE

What: gala to benefit Kids Beating Cancer

When: September 6 – 6pm

Where: Rosen Plaza

9700 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $150

Contact: 407-966-9700

HEADDRESS BALL

What: gala to benefit Hope & Health of Central Florida

When: September 6 – 6pm – 2:30am

Where: Championsgate Golf Course

1440 Masters Blvd

Davenport

Cost: $200

Contact: 407-645-2577

SIGNATURE CHEF’S GOURMET GALA & AUCTION

What: to benefit the March of Dimes

When: September 10 – 6pm

Where: Portofino Bay Hotel

5601 Universal Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $175

Contact: 407-599-5077

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