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
PROVOCATIVE PAIRINGS
What: art from different periods, media & point of view side by side
When: September 20 – November 2
Where:
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-588-1260
THEATER
CURTAINS UP
What: auction and theater performances to benefit the
Playhouse
When: November 2 – 6:30pm
Where: University Club
Cost: $75 (includes $25 of bidding bucks)
Contact: 407-645-0145
LITERARY
ROMANCING THE HOLIDAYS
What: signing by more than 20 romance novelists
When: November 1 – 2 - 5pm
Where: Altamonte Springs Mall
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-261-0213
ORLANDO POETRY GROUP
What: open mike with poet Amy Watkins
When: November 4 – 7:30pm
Where: The Daily Grind
3060 SR. 436
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-774-7463
FOOD
WINEMAKER’S DINNER
What: with Peter Mondavi, Jr.
When: October 29 – 7pm
Where: Old
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000
Cost: $65
Contact: 407-586-1600
FUNDRAISER
NEANDERTHAL BALL
What: interactive gala to benefit the
When: November 1 – 7pm
Where:
777
Cost: $100
Contact: 407-514-2272
ETC
AIA
What: Native American celebration with music and entertainment
When: Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 – 10am – 10pm
November 2– 10am – 5pm
Where:
4601
Cost: $6 adults; 4 students, seniors & military; 3 children & military
in uniform
Contact: 407-327-8207
FAMILY FUN DAY
What: rides and games
When: November 1 – 10am - 2pm
Where:
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-6249
NIGHT OF THE NIGHTWOLF
What: sketch comedy
When: November 1 – 9pm
Where: Stardust Video and Coffee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3393
FIESTA IN THE PARK
What: food, fun arts & crafts
When: November 1 – 10am - 5pm
2nd – noon – 5pm
Where:
Rosalind & Robinson
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-649-3152
LAKE MARY-HEATHROW FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
What: artists, classic cars, food, music and entertainment
When: November 1 – 9am - 5pm
2nd – 10am – 5pm
Where:
W.
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-444-0484
What: car show
When: November 2 – 10am - 5pm
Where: Downtown
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-649-9190
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
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where:
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where:
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where:
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown
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
DATE NIGHT AT
What: outdoor screening of Dirty Dancing
When: November 7 – 8:30pm
Where:
Cost: $7 adults; 2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
CANINE CANCER AWARENESS PET FAIR
What: to benefit the American Cancer Society
When: November 8 – 10am - 1pm
Where: Doctor’s
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-703-1741
SPACE AND AIR SHOW
What: featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds & others
When: November 8 & 9 – 1 - 4pm
Where:
SR 405
Cost: Adults/children – Advance - 15/12; Day of the Show - 20/15
Contact: 321-449-4400
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Labyrinth
When: November 13 – 7pm
Where:
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of
When: November 14 – 8pm
Where:
13001 Founder’s Square Dr.
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
When: November 15 – noon – 9pm
16th – noon – 6pm
Where:
Cost: $10 advance; 15 at the gate – both good for both days
Contact: 407-647-5557
DANCING FOR DREAMS
What: dance competition to benefit Give Kids the World
When: November 15 – 7:30pm
Where: SeaWorld Ports of Call
Cost: Call for sponsorships
Contact: 407-396-1114
TURKEY TROT
What: family friendly games and storytelling
When: November 16 – noon - 5pm
Where: Dr. Phillips Marketplace
Cost: $15 - 25
Contact: 407-239-7411
9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART
What: original artwork by faculty & students – photography,
scultures, jewelry, paintings & drawings, ceramics, etc.
When: November 15 – 9am - 5pm
16th 11am – 4pm
Where:
Cost: Free – a portion of the proceeds benefit the school
Contact: 407-671-1886
When: November 16 – 17
Where: Enzian Theater
Maitland
Cost: $10 single screening; 35 - 60 four screening passes
Contact: 407-629-1088
A VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR
What: creator of A Prairie Home Companion
When: November 24 – 7:30pm
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Contact: 407-839-3900 - Ticketmaster
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