Wednesday, November 19, 2008

What’s Happening in Central Florida - November 18, 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

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

FUNDRAISER

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

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

FESTIVAL OF TREES

What: designer decorated trees, wreaths, toyland town, etc.

When: thru November 23 - 10am - 5pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $10 adults; 6 children

Contact: 407-896-4231 x 254

FOOD

VEGAN THANKSGIVING

What: Compassionate Thanksgiving potluck dinner by the Animal

Rights Foundation of Florida w/children's games &

entertainment

When: November 23 - 2pm

Where: Mead Garden

1300 S. Denning Drive

Winter Park

Cost: Reservations required - $5 with a dish; 10 without

Contact: 407-617-5572

EDUCATION

BUSINESS & LEGAL STUDIES OPEN HOUSE

What: info about certificate & degree programs, scholarships,

employment opportunities

When: November 20 - 6 - 8pm

Where: Seminole County Community College

Automotive Tech Showroom

100 Weldon Blvd.

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-708-2165

ETC

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

PLANT AND CRAFT SALE

What: with horticulture speaker @ 11am & floral design

demonstration @ 1pm

When: November 22 - 9am - 3pm

Where: Orlando Garden Club

710 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-422-6284

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

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

HOLDIDAY HARBOR NIGHTS

What: live jazz, wine & food tastings

When: November 28 - 6:30pm

Where: Portofino Bay Hotel

5601 Universal Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-503-1200

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT

When: November 30- 6m

Where: Central Park

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: http://www.orlandophil.org

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

What: performance by the Back Festival Choir

When: December 4 - 6 - 8pm

Where: Central Park

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-645-5311

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of Gremlins

When: December 5 - 7pm

Where: Central Park

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of White Christmas

When: December 5 - 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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