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
7TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL
What: theme – Wild About Native American Culture
When: April 25 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Maitland Art Center
231 W. Packwood Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-539-2181
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
WINE & FOOD
24TH ANNUAL TASTE OF WINTER PARK
What: sponsored by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
When: April 22 – 5 – 8 pm
Where: Winter Park Farmers’ Market
New York Ave – between Lyman & New England
Winter Park
Cost: advance tics - $40 chamber members, $45 non-members; $45 at the gate
Contact: 407-644-8281
2009 GREAT AMERICAN PIE FESTIVAL
What: never ending pie buffet with ice cream, toppings & beverages by the American Pie Council & pie eating contest
When: April 25 – 11am - 7pm
26th – noon – 5pm
Where: Lakeside Park
Celebration
Cost: $10 adults; $5 seniors 65+ & children 6-12
NATURE
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
What: also tree giveaway to Winter Park residents
When: April 22 – 10am
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3325
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
ETC
AIR NAUTIQUE WAKE GAMES
What: wakeboard expo and competition
When: April 23 - 25 – 8am - 5pm
26th – 9am – 5pm
Where: Orlando Watersports Complex
8615 Florida Rock Road
Orlando
Cost: Free – 23rd -24th; $10 – 25th-26th
Contact: 407-628-5662
BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN
What: gift market benefitting the Sharing Center of Seminole Cty
When: April 23 – 11am
Where: Timacuan Golf & Country Club
550 Timacuan Blvd.
Lake Mary
Cost: $2 donation
Contact: 407-766-2263
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
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
ANNUAL DOLL SHOW & SALE
What: antique & modern dolls, supplies, fabric, books, etc.
When: May 2 – 10am - 4pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $4; free children 11 & younger; doll appraisals $4 each
Contact: 407-678-5678
4TH ANNUAL CENTRAL FLORIDA EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
What: activities, education, music, etc.
When: May 2 – 10am - 6pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 904-537-2232
ISRAEL 61ST INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL
What: food, carnival rides, rock climbing wall, bounce house, etc.
When: May 3 – 3 - 8pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free admission; ride tickets $1 each
Contact: 407-645-5933
HARBOR NIGHTS PRIMAVERA
What: wine, food & jazz
When: May 8 – 6:30 - 9pm
Where: Harbor Piazza
Portofino Bay Hotel & Universal Studios
5601 Universal Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $35; $60 reserved seating with wine station & waitered hors d’oeuvres
Contact: 407-503-1200
THE SPRINGS CONCERT 2009: A BEATLES CELEBRATION
What: the Orlando Philharmonic with Classical Mystery Tour with original members of Beatlemania
When: May 9 – 8pm
Where: The Springs
400 Woodbridge Road
Longwood
Cost: $30 advance; $35 at the gate – gates open at 5pm – bring blankets & picnic baskets
Contact: 407-770-0071
TREE GIVEAWAY
What: for Orange County residents
When: May 16 – 8am - noon
Where: Magnolia Park
2929 Binion Road
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
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