Friday, August 29, 2008

What’s Happening in Central Florida - August 29, 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

ARTISTS RECEPTION

What: Robin Maria Pedrero and Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson

When: September 2 – 5-7pm

Where: Fine Art Gallery of Seminole Community College

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-708-2040

ETC

OPEN UP YOUR HEART

What: art showcase to benefit BASE Camp Children’s Cancer

Foundation

When: August 30 – 7-10pm

Where: Gallery at Avalon Island

39 S. Magnolia Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-803-6670

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

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

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 – THE LEGEND OF ZORRO

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

US DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

What: pro-am ballroom dance competition

When: September 6 – 9am & 7pm

Where: Royal Pacific Resort

6300 Hollywood Way

Orlando

Cost: $20 - 70

Contact: 310-544-4636

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

OLDE TIME CHICKEN BBQ

What: with music and games

When: September 6 – 11am - 3pm

Where: Central Park

100 N. Country Club Road

Lake Mary

Cost: $4 - 7

Contact: 407-324-3002

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

RED CHAIR AFFAIR

What: gala and performances by the Orlando Opera

When: September 7 – 7:30pm

Where: Carr Performing Arts Centre

401 W. Livingston St.

Orlando

Cost: $22; 15 – seniors and students

Contact: 407-872-2382

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

ALIVE AFTER FIVE

What: themed street party with art and music

When: September 11 – 5-8pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

First Street

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-302-2586

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS – RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

When: September 12 – 8pm

Where: Avalon Park

13001 Founders Square Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-737-6510

SHOWCASE OF THE STARZ

What: celebrity impersonation show

When: September 16 - 17 – 1pm

Where: Rosen Plaza

9700 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-226-9088

POPCORN FLICKS – E. T.

What: gala and auction to benefit families of military casualties

When: September 18 – 8pm

Where: Shady Park

721 W. New England Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-1088

SESAME STREET LIVE: WHEN ELMO GROWS UP

When: September 18 – 7pm

19th – 10:30am & 7pm

20th – 10:30am & 2pm

21st – 1 and 4:30pm

Where: UCF Arena Bldg.

501 N. Gemini Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: $12 - 28

Contact: 407-823-3070

SANLANDO DEPRESSION GLASS SHOW

What: preview and shopping event

When: September 19 – 6-9pm – preview

20th – 9am - 5pm

21st – 10am – 4pm

Where: Sanford Civic Center

401 E. Seminole Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6 for preview & shopping days

Contact: 407-298-3355

BABY LOVES DISCO

What: dance party for children and parents

When: September 28 – 2pm

Where: Club Firestone

578 N. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $12

Contact: 407-872-0066

DINNER DATES FUNDRAISER

What: to benefit The Mustard Seed

When: September 28 – 6pm

Where: Sweetwater Golf & Country Club

2700 Sweetwater Country Club Drive

Longwood

Cost: Call for reservations

Contact: 407-339-3283

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