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
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
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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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