Wednesday, December 24, 2008

What’s Happening in Central Florida - December 23, 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. For up to date Holiday Events & Programs, visit Holiday Happenings & Home Tours in Central Florida.

ETC.

CHANUKAH FAMILY FUN DAY

What: rides, etc.

When: December 25 – 10am

Where: Jewish Community Center

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free; ride tickets $1

Contact: 407-645-5933

ORLANDO CITRUS PARADE

When: December 30 – 11am

Where: Downtown Orlando

Central & Rosalind

Orlando

Cost: Free; $25 grandstand seats

Contact: 407-423-2476

ON-GOING

CREATIVE CUPCAKES

What: celebrate national lemon cupcake day & learn trade tricks

When: various dates through December

Where: various locations at the Orange County Library System

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

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

LAKE WOODRUFF WILDLIFE REFUGE HIKE

What: the Florida Trail Assn; bring water, snack, sunscreen & binoculars

When: January 3 – 8:30am

Where: Toys R Us

101 Town Center Blvd

Sanford

Cost: Free – meet in parking to carpool

Contact: 407-830-8105

MINI ART SHOW

What: area artists using different media

When: January 3 – 10am - 2pm

Where: Lake Mary Historical Museum

158 N. Country Club Rd.

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-688-0537

FOOD CHALLENGES FOR THE NEW YEAR

What: Heather McPherson, food editor for the Orlando Sentinel

When: January 6 – 11:30am

Where: Women’s Club of Casselberry

251 Overbrook Drive

Casselberry

Cost: $7 – must reserve by 1/2

Contact: 407-831-2994

NATIVE PLANTS

What: about growing wildflowers by Terry Zinn

When: January 6 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

ALIVE AFTER FIVE

What: themed street party with art and music

When: January 8 – 5 - 8pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

First Street

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-302-2586

ORANGE COUNTY TREE GIVEAWAY

What: 2 native trees per household including a 15 min training session

When: January 10 – 8am - noon

Where: Bear Creek Park

1600 Bear Crossing Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free – 1st come 1st served & proof of residency

Contact: 407-254-9200

ROLLINS COLLEGE HISTORICAL TRAIL HIKE

What: 50 historical sites

When: January 10 – 9am

Where: Rollins College

1000 Holt Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-325-6269

ARTFEST

What: works from Central Florida artists

When: January 10 – 10am - 4pm

Where: University Club and Art Gallery

841 N. Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-6149

CAMELLIA SHOW & SALE

What: The Camellia Society of Central Florida’s annual show

When: January 17 & 18 – 9am - 5pm

17th – 7am – 10am - enter blooms for judging

10am – 1pm – judging

10am – 2pm both days – garden tours

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

HOME LANDSCAPING

What: Tom MacCubbin will present

When: January 20 – 6:30 - 8pm

Where: FL Federation Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

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