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, MOVIE & THEATER
DARIUS GOES WEST
What: screening of the documentary
When: April 9 – 6pm
Where: Darden Auditorium
9907 Universal Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-903-8151
LEJOS DE LA ISLA
What: screening of the Luis Salas documentary
When: April 9 – 6pm
Where: University of Central Florida Library
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-5880
PATTY CORRIGAN MYERS
What: discussion with the author of Autism Is A Blessing
When: April 11 – 2pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7323
MERCHANT OF VENICE
What: Orlando Shakespeare Theater
When: various times through April 26
Where: Margeson Theater
Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $22 – 38; $14 senior matinee April 22
Contact: 407-447-1700
ART IN CHAMBERS
What: photographer Phil Eschbach
When: Mon - Fri – 8am - 5pm
Where: Winter Park City Hall
401 S. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3498
THE VIRTUE OF SIMPLICITY
What: American arts & crafts from the Morse Collection thru April
When: Tues – Thurs & Sat – 9:30am - 4pm
Fri – 9:30am – 8pm
Sun – 1 – 4pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $3 adults; $1 students; children 11 & younger free;
Free Fri 4 - 8pm
Contact: 407-645-5311
EGG HUNTS
EASTER EGG HUNT – WINTER PARK
When: April 11 – 10am
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3463
EASTER EGG HUNT - OCOEE
When: April 11 – 10am
Where: Jim Beech Recreation Center
1820 A. D. Mims Road
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3180
EASTER EGG HUNT – OCOEE #2
When: April 11 – 10am - noon
Where: Bill Breeze Park
150 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3180
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
When: April 11 – 10am
Where: Fort Mellon Park
East First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-688-5120
NATURE
TREE GIVEAWAY
What: 2 native trees per Orange County household
When: April 11 – 8am - noon
Where: Tibet-Butler Preserve
8777 SR 535
Orlando
Cost: Free; first come - first served w/proof of residency
Contact: 407-254-9200
COMPOSTING & RAIN BARREL HOW-TO-CLINIC
What: learn about water conservation and composting
When: April 11 – 9 - 11am
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Road
Orlando
Cost: Free; registration deadline April 7th.
Contact: 407-254-9850 x 2
BUTTERFLY IDENTIFICATION CLASS
What: The Orange Audubon Society
When: April 11, 18 – 2:30 - 5pm
Where: Orlando Wetlands Park
25155 Wheeler Road
Christmas
Cost: $40; $25 – Audubon members
Contact: 407-644-0796
SPRING LANDSCAPE DESIGN
What: 3 session workshop with course guide & drawing materials
When: April 16 & 23 – 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Winter Park Public Library
460 E. New England Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $20; registration required
Contact: 407-623-3300
ON-GOING
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
CAREGIVER TOOLBOX TRAINING
What: medication management, caregiver relief, abuse, neglect, fall prevention, etc.
When: April 15 – 1 - 4pm
Where: Renaissance Senior Center
3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 727-637-7227
ART LECTURE & TOUR – THERMAN STATOM: STORIES FROM THE NEW WORLD
What: escorted tour of the glass exhibit, refreshments & video
When: April 15 – 1 - 4pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $12 of OMA members; 15 nonmembers
Contact: 407-896-4231 x 261
ROTARY/FEST 2009
What: music, entertainment, artists will use chalk on the bridges sidewalk along Central Blvd.
When: April 18
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-619-5108
20TH ANNUAL MAITLAND SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL
What: artists, food, beverages
When: April 18 – 9am - 5pm
19th – 9am – 4pm
Where: Lake Lily
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-0741
SPRING FEVER IN THE GARDEN
What: plants, nature, wildlife, conservation, art auction, kidzone, education
When: April 18 – 9am - 5pm
19th – 11am – 4pm
Where: Downtown Winter Garden
Plant St.
Winter Garden
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-656-4155
HOME IRRIGATION CHECK UP
What: learn to reduce waste water in the landscape & system performance
When: April 18 – 9 – 10:30am
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Road
Orlando
Cost: Free; registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
12TH ANNUAL “WELCOME TO THE WOODS” EVENT
What: learn to fish, canoe, hike & take a hayride
When: April 18 – 9am
Where: Seminole Forest Wildlife Management Area
SR 46
Sorrento
Cost: Free; advance registration required; wear appropriate attire, bring water & snacks, bug spray & sunscreen
Contact: 352-732-1225
LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION & PEST CONTROL
When: April 23 – 7 – 9pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Road
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-254-9224
SAFE BOATING
What: boating laws, safety, equipment, handling & navigation
When: April 25 – 8:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Bass Pro Shops
5156 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $35; registration 8am
Contact: 407-876-2977
48TH ANNUAL APOPKA ART & FOLIAGE FESTIVAL
What: arts, crafts, foliage, entertainment, food
When: April 25 – 9am - 5pm
26th – 9am – 4pm
Where: Kit Land Nelson Park
105 E. First St
Apopka
Cost: Free: parking - $5
Contact: 407-884-6498
10TH ANNUAL MAGNOLIA PARK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
What: music, children’s activities, crafts, vendors, etc.
When: April 25 – 10am - 6pm
Where: Magnolia Park
2929 Binion Road
Apopka
Cost: $2; children free
Contact: 407-886-4231
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