Wednesday, October 29, 2008

What’s Happening in Central Florida - October 28, 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

PROVOCATIVE PAIRINGS

What: art from different periods, media & point of view side by side

When: September 20 – November 2

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

http://www.omart.org

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-588-1260

THEATER

CURTAINS UP

What: auction and theater performances to benefit the Winter Park

Playhouse

When: November 2 – 6:30pm

Where: University Club

841 N. Park Ave.

Winter Park

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

451 E. Altamonte Drive

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 Hickory Steakhouse

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

6000 W. Osceola Pkwy

Kissimmee

Cost: $65

Contact: 407-586-1600

FUNDRAISER

NEANDERTHAL BALL

What: interactive gala to benefit the Orlando Science Center

When: November 1 – 7pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $100

Contact: 407-514-2272

ETC

AIA ORLANDO POWWOW

What: Native American celebration with music and entertainment

When: Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 – 10am – 10pm

November 2– 10am – 5pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4601 W. Colonial Dr.

Orlando

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: Blanchard Park

2451 N. Dean Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-836-6249

NIGHT OF THE NIGHTWOLF

What: sketch comedy

When: November 1 – 9pm

Where: Stardust Video and Coffee

1842 E. Winter Park Rd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-623-3393

FIESTA IN THE PARK

What: food, fun arts & crafts

When: November 1 – 10am - 5pm

2nd – noon – 5pm

Where: Lake Eola

Rosalind & Robinson

Orlando

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: Oval Park

W. Lake Mary Blvd

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-444-0484

WINTER PARK CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

What: car show

When: November 2 – 10am - 5pm

Where: Downtown Winter Park

Park Avenue

Winter Park

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 Education Center of CF

851 N. Maitland Ave.

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: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

What: concerts in an outdoor setting

When: 7 – 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

http://www.UptownAltamonte.com

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

What: for 18 months to 5 years old

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

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of Dirty Dancing

When: November 7 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

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 Dog Park

21 N. Highland Ave.

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: Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex

SR 405

Titusville

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: Central Park

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

What: outdoor screening of Casablanca

When: November 14 – 8pm

Where: Avalon Park

13001 Founder’s Square Dr.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

ORLANDO FOOD & WINE FEST

When: November 15 – noon – 9pm

16th – noon – 6pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

1 N. Rosalind Ave.

Orlando

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

7007 Sea World Drive

Orlando

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

Della Drive Circle

Orlando

Cost: $15 - 25

Contact: 407-239-7411

9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE

What: original artwork by faculty & students – photography,

scultures, jewelry, paintings & drawings, ceramics, etc.

When: November 15 – 9am - 5pm

16th 11am – 4pm

Where: Crealde School of Art

600 St. Andrews Blvd.

Winter Park

Cost: Free – a portion of the proceeds benefit the school

Contact: 407-671-1886

CENTRAL FLORIDA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

When: November 16 – 17

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

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

Livingston

Orlando

Contact: 407-839-3900 - Ticketmaster

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