Wednesday, November 12, 2008

What’s Happening in Central Florida - November 11, 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.

THEATER & FILM

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

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

FOOD

ALIVE AFTER 5 – OKTOBERFEST IN NOVEMBER

What: street party with music, food, wine, beer & art

When: November 13 – 5pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

1st Street

Sanford

Cost: Free; 5 to sample food, wine & beer at participating shops

9TH ANNUAL TASTE OF ORLANDO

What: food, chili cook-off, music, business expo

When: November 15 – 11am - 3pm

Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center

413 N. Alafaya Trail

Orlando

Cost: adults - $10 advance, 12 day of event; children 3-10 - $5

Contact: 407-737-2866

ORLANDO FOOD & WINE FEST

When: November 15 – noon – 9pm

16th – noon – 6pm

http://www.OrlandoFoodandWineFest.com

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

ETC

JOB FAIR

What: more than 100 employers – bring resumes & dress

professionally

When: November 12 – noon - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free; no children allowed

Contact: 407-834-4022

CEMETERY MOONLIGHT TOUR

What: 2 mile walk along paved roads through the cemetery

When: November 14 – 9pm

Where: Greenwood Cemetery

1603 Greenwood St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-325-6269

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

MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN

What: benefit The Victim Service Center of Orange County – 127

mile ride through Orange, Brevard, Volusia & Seminole

counties stopping at businesses along the way; ending at

Gators Riverside in Sanford with food, music, massages,

raffles.

When: November 15 – 9:30am

Where: East Orlando Harley

11898 Lake Underhill Road

Orlando

Cost: $25 per bike & 10 per passenger

Contact: 407-228-6050

FISHING AND BOAT SHOW

What: seminars, demonstrations, boats & tackle sale

When: November 15 – 10am - 6pm

16th – 10am – 5pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $8 adults; free children 12 & under with a parent

Contact: 407-295-3247

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

CANDLE LIGHTING CENTRAL FLORIDA

What: 30+ community organizations present a program for those

coping with major loss with speakers & suggestions for the

holidays

When: November 16 – 5 - 7pm

Where: Maitland Civic Center

641 S. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-691-4579

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

POP GO THE WIGGLES LIVE

When: November 20 – 3 & 6:30pm

Where: Amway Arena

600 W. Amelia St.

Orlando

Cost: $18 - 38

Contact: 407-839-3900

FIELD TRIP – HIKE THROUGH THE ECON

What: 3 mile hike through the Econ River Wilderness Area

sponsored by the Orange Audubon Society. Bring water,

lunch, sun & insect protection & birding gear.

When: November 22 – 7:30am

Where: Winn Dixie

1021 Lockwood Blvd.

Oviedo

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-851-5416

TCA TRAIN SHOW

What: model train expo

When: November 22 – 11am - 4pm

Where: Maitland Civic Center

641 S. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $5 adults; children under 11 - free

Contact: 407-260-8599

GIVE HOPE & HOLD’EM GALA

What: benefits Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital et al. Gambling,

entertainment, food, drinks, live & silent auctions, raffles,

prizes, gift bags, etc.

When: November 22 – 7pm - midnight

Where: Church Street Station Ballroom

225 S. Garland Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $75 gala; $100 gala + poker

Contact: 407-733-6383

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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