Wednesday, January 21, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - January 21, 2009

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

PLAYFEST

What: the Harriett Lake Festival of new plays, readings, workshops, etc.

When: January 23 – February 1

www.OrlandoShakes.org

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center @ Loch Haven Cultural Park

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: Call Box Office

Contact: 407-447-1700

FIVE BY DESIGN

What: skits, songs, etc.

When: January 24 – 2 & 8pm

www.OrlandoPhil.org

Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Center

401 W. Livingston St.

Orlando

Cost: $13 - 65

Contact: 407-770-0071

LITERARY

PROFESSIONAL SCRIPT WRITING WORKSHOP

What: screenplay writer Alyn Darnay with discuss his book

When: January 22 – 7pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7483

FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM BOOK SALE

What: hardcover, paperback, magazines, videos, cd’s & tapes

When: January 23 - 24 – 10am – 5pm

25th – 1 – 4:30pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

ETC

MONSTER JAM

What: monster truck rally

When: January 24 – 7:30pm

Where: Florida Citrus Bowl

1610 W. Church St.

Orlando

Cost: $15 - 20

Contact: 407-849-2020

JOB FAIR

What: with more than 70 employers

When: January 28 – noon - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free; bring resumes & dress professionally; no children

Contact: 407-834-4022

ON-GOING

“CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST” EXHIBIT

What: artwork by Miriam Brysk

When: Mon - Thurs – 9am - 4pm

Fri – 9am – 1pm

Sun – 1pm – 4pm

Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of CFL

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0555

BEGINNING RACEWALKING

What: Orange County Parks & Rec Division West Orange Trail

When: Mondays – 5 - 6pm

Where: Chapin Station

501 Crown Point Cross Road

Winter Garden

Cost: Free; advanced registration required

Contact: 407-654-1108

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

FLOIRDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING

What: landscaping and irrigation while protecting our natural resources

When: January 29 – 7 - 9pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9224

CHILI COOK-OFF

What: benefitting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life

When: January 30 – 6pm

Where: Winter Garden City Hall

300 W. Plant St.

Winter Garden

Cost: $5 adults, 2.50 children

Contact: 407-656-4111 x 2266

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLE SALE

What: The Maitland Women’s Club with 60 vendors & food available

When: January 31 – 8am - 3pm

Where: Maitland Civic Center

641 S. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-830-6373

SAFE BOATING

What: presented by US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 4-11 – meets the requirements for Youth Boating certification

When: February 7 – 8:30am – 4:30pm

Where: Veteran Affairs Clinic

5201 Raymond St.

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-876-2977

ECO-NOMIC LIVING EXPO

What: vendors, innovative products, prizes, workshops for adults & children

When: February 7 – 10am - 2pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Road

Orlando

Cost: Free; must register by 2/3

Contact: 407-254-9200

CPR FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY

What: CPR training by CPR Assoc. of America for heart month

When: February 14 – 9am to noon

Where: Florida Hospital AHA Training Center

201 Park Place – Ste. 321

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free; registration deadline 2/11

Contact: 407-829-3344

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

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