Tuesday, February 16, 2010

What’s Happening in Central Florida - February 16, 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, Food, 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 such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.

ART & LITERATURE

HELEN THOMAS & CRAIG CRAWFORD

What: The dean of the White House Press Corps Thomas and MSNBC contributor Crawford appear at a variety of locations to sign and discuss their coauthored book Listen Up, Mr. President

When: Feb 18 – 9am

Where: Valencia Community College West

1800 S. Kirkman Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-299-5000

www.CraigCrawford.com

GREG DAWSON

What: discussion, book signing & reception

When: Feb 18 – 1pm

Where: Valencia Community College East

701 N. Econlockhatchee Trl

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-299-5000

ALBA

What: Opening for Allan Cody-Rapport presents paintings of Scotland

When: Feb 18 – 6 - 9pm

Where: CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-648-7060

THE COLORS OF RED

What: Opening for Community artists contribute works celebrating red's various hues

When: Feb 18 – 6 - 9pm

Where: CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-648-7060

BOBBY GOLDSBORO

What: Reception for Florida-born entertainer shows his paintings inspired by Florida landscapes

When: Feb 18 – 6 - 9pm

Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island

39 S. Magnolia Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-523-6700

HUNTER S. THOMPSON TRIBUTE ART SHOW

What: More than 25 artists pay homage to the Gonzo journalist on the fifth anniversary of his suicide, featuring screenings of Thompson-focused documentaries

When: Feb 20 – 7pm

Where: Redlight Redlight

745 Bennett Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-893-9832

www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight

MUSIC

APOPKA ART & JAZZ FEST

What: drama groups, art displays & jazz performances

When: Feb 20 – 1 - 6pm

Where: Apopka Amphitheater

3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy

Apopka

Cost: $5 adults; $2.50 students

Contact: 407-532-7970

THEATER & MOVIES

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

What: Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

When: Feb 20 – 5pm

Where: Barnett Park

4801 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU:  THE LIFE & LEGACY OF SIMON WIESENTHAL

What: Presentation on the biography of the concentration camp survivor who became known as the “Conscience of the Holocaust”

When: Feb 21 – 2pm

Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center

851 N. Maitland Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0555

DANCE

BAILAMOS!

What: Orlando Ballet performs original Latin-themed choreography from director Robert Hill

When: Feb 19 – 8pm

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: $18 - 35

Contact: 407-685-9800

HEALTH

WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELL BEING WORKSHOP

What: discussion on making the right choices for optimum health including weight management and nutritional food values

When: Feb 17 – noon

Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando

2100 Lee Rd

Winter Park

Cost: $7 including lunch – registration deadline 2/12

Contact: 407-644-7593 x 227

NATURE/LANDSCAPING

WOOD STORKS:  OUR MOST ENDANGERED WADERS

What: presented by the Orange Audubon Society with Jim Rodgers head of the Avian Research subsection of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

When: Feb 18 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-637-2525

STARTING A COMMUNITY GARDEN

What: the what, when & how as well as opportunities at the Theodore L. Mead Community Gardeners Learning Centre in Winter Park

When: Feb 20 – 9 - 11am

Where: Orange County Extension Education Center

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

PLANT SALE & THE GREAT DUCK DERBY

What: on Friends of Mead Garden Duck Derby Day

When: Feb 20 – 10am - 2pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

FUNDRAISER

28TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE

What: by the Council of 101’s to benefit OMA with dealers offering furniture, paintings, jewelry, oriental rugs & porcelain

When: Feb 19 - 20 – 10am - 5pm

21st – noon – 5pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-896-4231 x 254

ETC.

STATE OF THE CITY 2010

What: Mayor Buddy Dyer fills the public in on how the city is doing

When: Feb 18 – 10am

Where: Orlando City Hall

400 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-4279

INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP

What: tips on being confident, dressing the part, saying the right words, building your resume & leaving a lasting impression

When: Feb 18 – 6 - 8pm

Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando

2100 Lee Rd

Winter Park

Cost: Free – registration deadline 2/16

Contact: 407-644-7593 x 243

CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS

What: Learn to identify different constellations, planets and more in Florida's unique night sky

When: Feb 19 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOSSIL FEST

What: Be a paleontologist for the day as exhibitors show off Florida fossils, shells, snakes and more

When: Feb 20 – 11am – 4pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

DOWNTOWN ART & LIVING EXPO

What: Exhibitors from downtown Orlando merchants, arts groups and others, with live music including Leon Russell

When: Feb 20 -21 – 11am – 6pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

N Rosalind Ave & E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-210-3970

COCKTAILS & COSMOS

What: Music, cocktails and scientific activities mingling with South American-themed events, including the premiere of the film Amazon

When: Feb 20 – 6 – 10pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $12

Contact: 407-514-2000

PLAN AHEAD

WEKIVA RIVERFEST 2010

What: music, hikes, wildlife displays, art & artists, children’s activities

When: March 6 – 10am - 4pm

Where: Wekiva Springs State Park

1800 Wekiva Circle

Apopka

Cost: $2; children under 11 - Free

Contact: 407-862-5432

CENTRAL FLORIDA KOI SHOW

What: vendors of koi, goldfish, pond supplies, aquatic plants & art

When: March 12 – 1 - 5pm

13th – 9am – 5pm

14th – 9am – 3pm

Where: Holiday Inn Orlando

6515 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-419-8517

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