Wednesday, December 30, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - December 29, 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.

ART & LITERATURE

CHANGES IN LATITUDES

What: Artists Carolyn Holland and Steve Siebel present new works utilizing Florida landscape

When: thru Jan 2 – noon - 5pm

Where: Creative Spirit Art Gallery

Inside Harwood Watson Dance Studio

820A Lake Baldwin Lane

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-228-0005

CONCRETE REALITIES

What: Sculptures from MAC founder Andre Smith

When: thru Jan 3 – Tues - Sat –9am – 5:30pm

Sun – noon – 5:30pm

Where: Maitland Art Center

231 W. Packwood Ave

Maitland

Cost: $3

Contact: 407-539-2181

ANDRE KERTESZ: ON READING

What: Photographs of people immersed in reading taken throughout Hungary, France and the U.S. between 1915-1970 by the European photographer

When: thru Jan 3 – Tues - Fri –10am – 4pm

Sat & Sun – noon – 5pm

Where: Cornell Fine Arts Museum

Rolllins College

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-646-2526

www.Rollins.edu/cfam

CLAY ASPECTS

What: New sculptural works from Vincent Sansone and Doug Bringle

When: thru Jan 9 – Mon - Thurs – 9am - 4pm

Fri & Sat – 9am – 1pm

Where: Crealde School or Art

600 St. Andrews Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1186

NATURE

NATIVE PLANTS

What: controlling exotic and invasive plants in your yard

When: Jan 5 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

ETC.

BOWL-A-PALOOZA FANFEST

What: celebration featuring a variety of games and experiences for college football enthusiasts

When: Dec 28 - 31 – 11am - 8pm

Where: Pointe Orlando

9101 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free - $10

Contact: 407-423-2476

PLAN AHEAD

ZORA NEALE HURSTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

What: writer, folklorist & anthropologist

When: Jan 7 – noon – 2:30pm

Where: Orange County Public Library

200 E. Kennedy Blvd

Eatonville

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

LOU FREY, JR

What: discussion with the congressman & author of Political Rules of the Road

When: Jan 9 – 10am

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

WILDFLOWERS OF FLORIDA

What: speaker Walter Taylor of UCF

When: Jan 12 – 6:30pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

MARKED FOR LIFE

What: female tattoo artist expo with contests, seminars & entertainment

When: Jan 15 - 16 – noon – midnight

17th – noon – 8pm

Where: Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown

191 E. Pine St

Orlando

Cost: $15 per day; 15 & under – Free, but must be accompanied by an adult

Contact: 407-568-9200

CENTRAL FLORIDA SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES

What: competitions, dancing & music

When: Jan 16 – 8am - 9pm

17th – 9am – 5pm

Where: Central Winds Park

1000 E SR 434

Winter Springs

Cost: Sat - $12 advance; $15 at the gate

Sun - $10 advance; $12 at the gate

Contact: www.FlaScot.com

AROUND THE WORLD WITH PORCELAIN ART SHOW

What: demonstrations, art & supplies for sale

When: Jan 18 – 9am - 5pm

19th – 9am – 3pm

Where: Bahia Shrine Auditorium

2300 Pembrooke Dr

Maitland

Cost: $3

Contact: 407-660-8811

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE

When: Jan 18 – 10am

Where: VFW Post 10147

519 S. Central Ave

Apopka

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-889-4464

BROMELIADS

What: presented by Maggie Groovie of Colorzone Wholesale Nursery

When: Jan 20 – 10am

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

TRAIL OF TREES

What: high energy education program for youths & their families about the importance of trees

When: Jan 20 – 3pm

Where: Orange County Extension Education Center

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9200

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.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034

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