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
WINTER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY PRE-BASH
What: Wine tasting to raise money for Winter Park's annual Bash for Books
When: Jan 21 – 5:30 – 8:30pm
Where: BullFish Baldwin Park
4899 New Broad St
Orlando
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-894-3474
BOB MORRIS
What: signing by the author of Baja Florida
When: Jan 23 – 2pm
Where: Urban Think! Bookstore
625 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
MY LIFE & FUNNY TIMES
What: slideshow presented by influential cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer
When: Jan 25 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College – Bush Auditorium
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2000
AMERICA STREET
What: Critical Media and Cultural Studies at Rollins College presents a compilation of student short documentaries on homelessness in Orlando
When: Jan 27 – 7pm
Where: Winter Park Public Library
460 E. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3300
MOVIE & MUSIC
FROM SUN TO SUN
What: In conjunction with the Zora Neale Hurston Festival, students produce one of the author's musical plays
When: thru Jan 31 – 8pm Thurs, Fri & Sat
Sun – 2pm
Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre
12501 Research Pkwy
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-823-1500
LEO KOTTKE
What: folk artist
When: Jan 22 – 8pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 30
Contact: 407-228-1220
VINYL LIVES
What: Gathering of record collectors, dealers, DJs and vinyl enthusiasts
When: Jan 24 – 10am
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $3
Contact: 352-665-0259
BEING JOHN MALKOVICH
What: Spike Jonze's surreal masterpiece is screened as part of the theater's Cult Classics series
When: Jan 26 – 9pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-629-0054
NATURE & LANDSCAPE
FEATHERED FRENZY: SHOREBIRDS & DUCKS AT MERRITT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
What: presented by Tom Dunkerton & the Orange Audubon Society
When: Jan 21 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-637-2525
FOOD & DRINK
HOMAGE TO FROMAGE VINE & CHEESE
What: Vine & Dine series kicks off with a showcase of flavorful cheeses
When: Jan 22 – 7pm
Where: Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $65
Contact: 407-996-8560
TASTE OF DELAND
What: entertainment and food samplings from area restaurants
When: Jan 23 – 1 - 5pm
Where: Downtown DeLand
Indiana Ave
DeLand
Cost: $15
Contact: 386-738-0649
FUNDRAISING
SHACK-A-THON
What: Groups come together to build shacks with limited times and supplies, then sleep in them for the night, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity
When: Jan 22 – noon
Where: University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-2000
BRING HOPE TO HAITI: EARTHQUAKE RELIEF BENEFIT
What: A night of poetry, music and entertainment to raise monetary donations and supplies
When: Jan 23 – 7pm
Where: Taste Restaurant
717 W. Smith St
Orlando
Cost: Donations
Contact: 407-835-0646
ETC.
DISCOVERY DAY: GOING GREEN
What: Make recycled art, learn about endangered wildlife, and innovate ways to reduce
When: Jan 22 – 9am – 3pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-836-8500
FLORIDA ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB SUPER PULL
What: truck & tractor pull and competition
When: Jan 22 – 6 - 10pm
23rd – 4 – 9pm
Where: Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival Grounds
4253 W. Ponkan Rd.
Zellwood
Cost: $10 adults; 9 or younger free
Contact: 352-636-9898
SUMMER RODMAN
What: The American Association of University Women invites Rodman as one of the founding members of the Kerouac House Project to speak on her experiences as a female professional
When: Jan 23 – 9am
Where: First Congregational Church
E New England & S. Interlachen Aves
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-678-3013
BLUE SPRING MANATEE FESTIVAL
What: Two-day event celebrating the sea cow with live music, arts and crafts, Indian dancers, displays and activities to benefit the Orange City community
When: Jan 23 & 24 – 10am - 5pm
Where: Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Ave
Orange City
Cost: $8
Contact: 386-775-9224
RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
What: presented by WorkForce of Central Florida
When: Jan 23 – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Maitland Public Library
501 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-647-7700
PLAN AHEAD
JOB FAIR
What: more than 50 employers; bring resumes & dress professionally; no children
When: Jan 27 – noon - 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-834-4022
ZORA NEALE HURSTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
What: lectures and art performances
When: Jan 29 - 31 – 9am - 5pm
Where: Eatonville
Kennedy Blvd
Eatonville
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-3307
BATTLE OF TOWNSEND’S PLANTATION & CIVIL WAR FESTIVAL
What: re-enactments, history exhibits, weaponry, folk music, etc.
When: Jan 30 - 31 – 10am - 5pm
Where: Renninger’s Antique Center
20651 US Hwy 441
Mt. Dora
Cost: $5 adults; $2 children 12 & younger
Contact: 407-422-2956
BIRD MIGRATION
What: Fallouts, Hot Spots & Changing Seasons presented by Paul Lehman
When: Feb 2 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
ECONOMIC LIVING EXPO
What: workshops on sustainability, energy, water quality & supply with Dr. Jan. Garavaglia and Tom MacCubbin
When: Feb 6 – 8:30am - 1pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-254-9200
NATURES BOUNTY
What: speakers, vendors, refreshments, plant clinic with Master Gardeners & door prizes
When: Feb 6 – 9am - 1pm
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
SAVING FLORIDA’S WATER
What: with Ann Moore, retired board member of the St. John’s Water Management District
When: Feb 10 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
SPRING LAWN TUNE-UP
What: learn how to start repairing the damage to your lawn due to winter pests, insects and weeds
When: Feb 13 – 9 - 41:30am
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
LIVE MUSIC
What: with the Beautiful Music Jazz Trio
When: Feb 12 – 5 – 8pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
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