Tuesday, January 26, 2010

What’s Happening in Central Florida - January 26, 2010

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

KAY RYAN

What: current U.S. poet laureate presents a reading as part of the the school's Winter With the Writers series

When: Jan 28 – 8pm

Where: Rollins College – Tiedtke Concert Hall

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-646-1517

POETS IN THE CAVE: DUMPING THE TRASH

What: spoken word showcase presented by Last Wave

When: Jan 31 – 6pm

Where: Plaza Theatre

425 N. Bumby Ave

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-228-1220

ART ME ORLANDO

What: Party showcasing works by artist Stephanie Wood

When: Feb 1 – 8pm

Where: NV Bar & Lounge

27 E. Pine St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-352-5370

THEATER & MOVIES

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

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA CHAT BACK

What: The cast of the touring production of the musical meets and talks with fans

When: Jan 28 – 5pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

NATURE/LANDSCAPING

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

FOOD

ORLANDO CHILI COOK-OFF

What: with live music & kid’s fun zone to benefit Special Olympics Florida

When: Jan 30 – noon

Where: Corrine Commons @ Baldwin Park

1913 Meeting Place

Orlando

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-920-3125

CIVIC

BEYOND THE QUICK FIX

What: Townhall discussing the impacts of spending on low-income neighborhoods

When: Jan 28 – 7 – 8:30pm

Where: IUPAT District Council 78

2153 W. Oak Ridge Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

ETC.

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

RUTH BADER GINSBURG

What: Broadcast discussion featuring the Supreme Court justice opens the Live From New York's 92nd Street Y series

When: Jan 28 – 7:45pm

Where: Congregation Ohev Shalom

5015 Goddard Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10 - 15

Contact: 407-298-4650

MECUM AUTO AUCTION

What: high performance cars and collectibles are displayed and auctioned off

When: Jan 28 - 31 – 8am

Where: Osceola Heritage Park

1875 Silver Spur Lane

Kissimmee

Cost: $10

Contact: 321-697-3333

www.ohpark.com

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

IMMERSED IN INK TATTOO & ARTS FESTIVAL

What: with vendors and entertainment

When: Jan 29 – 2 - 10pm

30th – 11:30am – 11pm

31st – noon - 8pm

Where: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

6000 W. Osceola Pkwy

Kissimmee

Cost: $20 daily or $35 for the weekend

Contact: 512-363-6788

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS MONSTER JAM

What: monster truck show

When: Jan 30 – 7:30pm

Where: Citrus Bowl

1610 W. Church St

Orlando

Cost: $15 - 25

Contact: 407-849-2020

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

WINTER FESTIVAL

What: family-friendly community festival featuring horse & carriage rides, penguins, ice skating, a snow park, sledding, food and entertainment

When: Jan 31 – noon - 7pm

Where: Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando

11200 Apopka Vineland Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free - $1

Contact: 407-239-7411

www.OrlandoJCC.org

PLAN AHEAD

ECO-NOMIC 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

CARS FOR THE CURE

What: custom auto show to benefit the American Lung Association of Florida

When: Feb 6 – 10am - 4pm

Where: Colonial Town Park

932 Market Promenade Ave

Lake Mary

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-425-5864

NEW VA HOSPITAL AT LAKE NONA – UPDATE & PROGRESS REPORT

What: presented by Timothy W. Liezert, Director of the VA Medical Center Orlando

When: Feb 9 – 7pm

Where: American Legion Winter Park Memorial Post 112

4490 N. Goldenrod Rd

Winter Park

Cost: Free – seating is limited

Contact: 407-671-6404

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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