Wednesday, November 25, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - November 24, 2009

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time. For a list of Holiday Events & Happenings in the area, just go to here!

ART & LITERATURE

NATIVE PLANTS

What: lecturer & teacher Milton Heiberg will discuss photographic techniques

When: Dec 1 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

THEATER & MOVIES

THE LEARNED LADIES

What: Moliere's comedy about the dangers of following all the latest trends

When: thru Dec 6

Thurs – Sat – 8pm

Sun – 2pm

Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre

12501 Research Pkwy

Orlando

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-823-1500

THE LION IN WINTER

What: James Goldman's dramedy about the affairs of King Henry II on a peculiar Christmas

When: thru Dec 20

Thurs – Sat – 7:30pm

Sun – 2:30pm

Where: Mad Cow Theatre

105 S. Magnolia Ave

Orlando

Cost: $24 - 26

Contact: 407-297-8788

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What: traditional telling of the classic tale, directed by Frank Hilgenberg

When: thru Dec 20

Thurs – Sat – 8pm

Sun – 2:30pm

Where: Theatre Downtown

2113 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $18

Contact: 407-841-0083

DEAR SANTA

What: A child's request throws a wrench in Santa's works in this family comedy

When: thru Dec 20

Fri – 7pm

Sat – 2 & 7pm

Sun – 2pm

Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre

1001 E. Princeton St

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-896-7365

MUSIC

SUNDAY NIGHT VINYL 15TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

What: Erik Dennison does a live broadcast of his retro radio show

When: Nov 27 – 9pm

Where: The Social

54 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $8 - 10

Contact: 407-246-1419

www.TheSocial.org

HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT

What: with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

When: Nov 29 – 4pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free – bring a blanket & picnic

Contact: 407-896-6700

LECTURE

HEALTH

NATURE

FUN WITH FLOWERS – A FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP

What: a make & take workshop creating a seasonal door hanging with Jan Silk, a flower show judge

When: Dec 3 – 1pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: $20; registration deadline Nov. 30

Contact: 407-644-5770

HOLIDAY PLANTS

What: how to use them; care for them; and, recycle or reuse them after the holiday season

When: Dec 3 – 6 – 7:30pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

FOOD, BEER & WINE

THAT FRIDAY THING: BLACK FRIDAY WINEDOWN

What: Wine and beer tasting to take the edge off holiday shopping

When: Nov 27 – 6 - 9pm

Where: Audubon Park Garden District

E Winter Park Rd & Corrine Dr

Orlando

Cost: $12

HOLIDAY HARBOR NIGHTS

What: food & wine tasting with live jazz

When: Nov 27 – 6:30pm

Where: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal

5601 Universal Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $35 - 60

Contact: 407-503-1200

BEER BOMB BUS TOUR

What: Shipyard Bus takes beer enthusiasts on a circuit to different beer classes, including a tour of Cigar City Brewing

When: Nov 30 – 1 - 6pm

Where: Redlight Redlight

745 Bennett Rd

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-893-9832

www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight

FUNDRAISERS

LIPIZZANER STALLIONS

What: Original Herrmann's Royal Lipizzaner Stallions of Austria perform a rare, intimate show, with proceeds benefitting Freedom Ride When: Nov 28 – 4pm

29th – 1:30pm

Where: Freedom Ride

1905 Lee Rd

Orlando

Cost: $12 - 15

Contact: 407-293-0411

www.FreedomRide.com

HOLIDAY

THANSGIVING EVE STREET PARTY

What: Drinks and music downtown to help remind people to give thanks

When: Nov 25 – 9pm

Where: Downtown Orlando

Church St & Garland Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10

WINTER WONDERLAND

What: tree lighting ceremony with carriage rides, ice rink & hourly snowfalls

When: Nov 28 – 6 - 9pm – thru Dec. 31

Where: Celebration Town Center

610 Sycamore St.

Celebration

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-566-4007

HISTORY CENTER HOLIDAY AT HERITAGE SQUARE

What: lighting ceremony with music & activities

When: Dec 2 – 5:30 – 9pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-836-8500

ETC.

CENTRAL FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

What: New 2010 model cars displayed with interactive test exhibits and information sessions

When: Nov 26 – noon - 10pm

27 & 28 – 10am – 10pm

29 – 10am – 7pm

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $9

Contact: 407-685-9800

FLORIDA GUN SHOW

What: Browse arms and arms accessories, plus concealed weapons classes and demonstrations

When: Nov 28 – 9am - 5pm

29th – 10am – 5pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $8

Contact: 407-295-3247

CFA CAT SHOW

What: Owners bring their cats to compete to be the cutest kitty

When: Nov 28 – 10am - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 561-274-1911

BOATING, FISHING & OUTDOORS FALL FESTIVAL

What: vendors, seminars & entertainment

When: Nov 28 – 11am - 7pm

Where: The Barn

1200 S. French Ave

Sanford

Cost: $5 adults; free 15 & younger

Contact: 386-235-6274

PLAN AHEAD

A NIGHT OF EXTREME TASTE

What: cocktail, wine & food tastings

When: Dec 3 – 7 - 11pm

Where: Ritz-Carlton Orlando – Grande Lakes

4012 Central Florida Pkwy

Orlando

Cost: $95

Contact: 407-206-2400

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL

When: Dec 4 – 6 - 10pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $25 - 35

Contact: 407-383-2331

76TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VESPERS

What: presented by the Rollins College Choir, Singers, Chamber Singers & Orchestra with scriptural passages

When: Dec 4 - 6 – 6:15pm (doors open at 6)

Where: Rollins College Knowles Memorial Chapel

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-646-2233

CHRISTMAS WITH THE BASILICA CHOIR

What: sacred & secular music from both Advent & Christmas sources plus a holiday sing-a-long

When: Dec 4 – 7:30pm

Where: Mary Queen of the Universe

8300 Vineland Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10; children under 11 free

Contact: 407-239-6600 x 317

WINTER PARK CHRISTMAS PARADE

When: Dec 5 – 9am

Where: Downtown Winter Park

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3399

AVALON AGLOW

What: Christmas parade & fireworks

When: Dec 5 – 4 - 9pm

Where: Avalon Park

13001 Founder’s Square

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-658-6565

LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS

What: tree & park lighting ceremony with entertainment

When: Dec 5 – 5 - 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

PAST & PRESENT STYLES OF FASHION FOR THE HOLIDAYS

What: benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka ReStore

When: Dec 6 – 11:30am - 2pm

Where: Highland Manor

604 E. Main St

Apopka

Cost: $35 includes lunch – reservations required

Contact: 407-880-8852

AFTERNOON WITH SANTA

What: for children 10 & younger – holiday crafts, Santa, moonwalk & games

When: Dec 12 – 1 - 3pm

Where: Magnolia Park

2929 Binion Rd

Apopka

Cost: $3 per child; adults free

Contact: 407-886-4231

WINE TASTING & PERFORMANCE

What: with wines, appetizers, music, raffles & a performance by & benefitting Shakespeare Alive! workshops in the local schools @ 6:30pm

When: Dec 10 – 5:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Whole Foods Market

1989 Aloma Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-447-1700

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