What's Happening in Central Florida - September 15, 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

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

COLORS OF INDIA 2008
What: artwork of Shalini Tandon, Poornima Hebbar, Sunanda
Shivdasani and Renuka Adhav.
When: September 12 – October 24 – 8am-5pm Mon - Fri
Where: Casselberry City Hall
95 Triplet Lake Drive
Casselberry
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-262-7702

HOT ROD ART EXHIBIT
What: automobile-inspired art depicting America's love affair with
the automobile.
When: thru September 30 – 10am-5pm Mon - Fri
Where: Casselberry Art House
127 Quail Pond Circle
Casselberry
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-262-7720

THEATER

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

MOVIE

GLOBAL PEACE FILM FESTIVAL
What: educate and inspire through the art of film
When: September 16 – 21
http://www.peacefilmfest.org/
Where: Many Venues
Cost: Varies
Contact: 407-224-6625

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

MUSIC

ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
What: first round and semi-finals
When: September 15 - 16 – 9:30am-9:30pm
17 – 18 – 3pm – 9:30pm
Where: Rollins College – Tiedtke Concert Hall
1000 Holt Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: $6 single session; $12 general; $8 students & seniors
Contact: 407-645-2525

ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION FINALS
When: September 20 – 7:30pm
Where: Carr Performing Arts Centre
401 W. Livingston St.
Orlando
Cost: $25 - 35
Contact: 407-849-2577

FOOD

BEER & CHEESE PAIRING
When: September 18 – 4pm
Where: Whole Foods Market
1989 Aloma Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-673-8788

FUNDRAISERS

GREATER ORLANDO START! HEART WALK
What: Take your heart for a walk. You could live longer.
When: September 20 – 8am
Where: Loch Haven Park
900 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Contact: 407-843-1330

AUTO CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
What: to benefit Epilepsy Foundation of Central Florida
When: September 22 – 8:30am
Where: Alaqua Country Club
3060 Players Point
Longwood
Cost: $175
Contact: 407-422-1416

ETC

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

RETRO GAME NIGHT
What: fun and games with free nostalgic treats
When: September 19 – 7pm - midnight
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
Corner of Central & Magnolia
Orlando
Cost: 18 & older - Free to members; $5 cash at the door; cash bar
Contact: 407-836-8500

ORLANDO HOME SHOW
What: home improvement showcase with celebrities and exhibits
When: September 19 - 20 – 10am-9pm
21st – 10am – 6pm
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $9 adults; $5 5 &under; $5 after 5
Contact: 800-645-7798

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

TUESDAY VOICE
What: poetry reading series
When: September 23 – 7pm
Where: Seminole Community College
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-2691

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

BELA FLECK
When: September 23 – 7:30pm
Where: Rollins College Tiedtke Concert Hall
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2233

VINE AND DINE
What: savor the flavors of Switzerland
When: September 26 – 7pm
Where: Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $65
Contact: 407-996-9840

UCF WIND ENSEMBLE & CONCERT BAND
When: September 26 – 8pm
Where: UCF Visual Arts Bldg. Auditorium
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-3581

CENTRAL FLORIDA BEER FESTIVAL
What: beer & food sampling benefitting Big Brothers & Sisters
When: September 27 – 3-7pm
http://www.centralfloridabeerfestival.com/
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $35 advance tickets; 45 at the door
Contact: 850-291-3183

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

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of Ghost
When: October 3 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; 2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620



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