Wednesday, April 21, 2010

What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida - April 21, 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.

CIVICS

SPRUCE UP THE CENTER

What: Rock for Hunger sponsors a day to update a youth center for inner city children

When: April 24 – 9am – 4pm

Where: New Image Youth Center

212 S. Paramore Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-796-6492

ART

THE 420* SHOW OPENING

What: All new art themed around cannabis

When: April 20 – 7pm

Where: Little Fish Huge Pond

309 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-920-1321

www.LittleFish-HugePond.com

COUNTDOWN OPENING RECEPTION

What: Showcasing the works of Rollins' graduating studio art majors

When: April 23 – 5 – 7pm

Where: Rollins College – Cornell Fine Arts Museum

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-646-2526

www.Rollins.edu/CFAM

PINTURA PROJECT 2010

What: Gathering of urban artists for a live production of graffiti art, with food, music and entertainment

When: April 24 – noon – 8pm

Where: The Black Box Collective

630 W. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: www.myspace.com/TheBlackBoxCollective

35TH ANNIVERSARY AND CAMPUS REDEDICATION

What: Anniversary celebration including campus tours, live music and birthday cake.

When: April 24 – 2 – 5pm

Where: Crealde School of Art

600 St. Andrews Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1886

STEFAN HORIK RECEPTION

What: Reception for the Canadian painter's works

When: April 24 – 5:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Grand Bohemian Gallery

325 S Orange Ave – Ste 102

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-581-4801

LECTURE/LITERARY

FLORIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010

What: More than 200 bands of all genres perform at 15 venues around town

When: April 21 - 24

Where: various locations & times

Cost: $10 - 25

Contact: 407-999-2570

www.FloridaMusicFestival.com

JASON LANIER: VIRTUAL REALITY & DIGITAL PIONEER

What: will discuss his book You Are Not A Gadget and how the web has devalued individual & intellectual achievement and creativity in particular music

When: April 22 – 7pm

Where: Rollins College – Tiedkte Concert Hall

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-691-1995

www.WinterParkInstitute.org

DANCE

NATIONAL DANCE WEEK

What: The Center for Contemporary Dance offers a series of workshops and presentations

When: April 23 – noon - 1pm

25th – 3 – 4:30pm

26th & 27th – 6:30 – 7:30pm

28th – 6:30 – 8pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.TheCenterForDance.org

LE CORSAIRE

What: Orlando Ballet presents the dancing pirate adventure

When: April 23 – 8pm

24th – 11am & 8pm

25th – 2pm

Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre

401 W. Livingston St

Orlando

Cost: $16 - 110

Contact: 407-849-2020

www.OrlandoVenues.net

THE PERSIAN PRINCESS

What: Orlando Ballet family series performance with harem dancers and pirates

When: April 24th – 11am

Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre

401 W. Livingston St

Orlando

Cost: $16 - 30

Contact: 407-849-2020

www.OrlandoVenues.net

MUSIC

SMOOTH JAZZ UNDER THE TREES

What: Boney James, The Rippingtons, Russ Freeman, Alex Bugnon

When: April 24 – 5 - 10pm

Where: Baldwin Park

2420 Lakemont Ave

Orlando

Cost: $20 - 25

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC:  SIMPLY BAROQUE

When: April 26 – 7pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $28 - 39

Contact: 407-770-0071

CHILDREN

CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL

What: celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with dance, zoo animals, art, face painters, activities, etc.

When: April 24 – 10am – 2pm

Where: Maitland Art Center

231 W. Packwood Ave

Maitland

Cost: $4 adults – children under 11 free

Contact: 407-539-2181

EARTH DAY

EARTH DAY 2010 CELEBRATION

What: The city of Winter Park hosts tree climbing demonstrations, healthy gardening tips and gives away free trees to residents

When: April 22 – 10am - 2pm

Where: Central Park

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

EARTH DAY BIRTHDAY 40TH

What: Environmental-themed activities, food, guest speakers and films

When: April 22 – 10am

Where: Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

201 Magnolia Ave

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-321-8111

EARTH DAY 2010

What: Live music, eco-friendly information tables to benefit Journey's End Animal Sanctuary

When: April 22 – 11:30am - 2pm

Where: Rollins College

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Donation

Contact: 407-646-2000

CENTRAL FLORIDA EARTH DAY 2010

What: Hundreds of vendors and activities to celebrate our planet

When: April 24 – 10am – 6pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

E. Central Blvd & Eola Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: www.CFEarthDay.org

NATURE – LANDSCAPING - ENVIRONMENT

ART & FOLIAGE FESTIVAL

What: indoor & outdoor plants, arts & crafts, plant doctors, entertainment, food, children’s activities

When: April 24 & 25 – 9am – 5pm

Where: Kit Land Nelson Park

105 E. First St.

Apopka

Cost: Free – parking $5

Contact: 407-884-6488

NATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY 2010

What: Celebrate the stars with telescoping sessions, planetarium shows and demonstrations from local astronomers

When: April 24 – 11am – 9pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

FOOD & DRINK

TASTE OF WINTER PARK

What: sample all-you-can-eat food from over 30 food & beverage establishments plus live jazz entertainment

When: April 21 – 5 – 8pm

Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market

200 W. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $40 in advance for WP Chamber members; non-members & at the door $45

Contact: 407-644-8281

TASTE OF COLLEGE PARK

What: Showcasing food and wine from area restaurants to benefit a variety of charities

When: April 22 – 6 – 9:30pm

Where: Dubsdread Country Club

549 W. Par St

Orlando

Cost: $50 - 55

Contact: 407-650-0100

2010 APC GREAT AMERICAN PIE FESTIVAL

What: Celebration of the all-American dessert, with chef demonstrations, a national baking contest, an all-you-can-eat 55,000 slice pie buffet and more

When: April 24 – 11am – 7pm

25th – noon – 5pm

Where: Lakeside Park

2253 Lakeside Drive

Celebration

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-566-1200

HEALTH

HEALTH CARE:  THE REALITY

What: health care debate

When: April 20 – 7pm

Where: University Club & Art Gallery

841 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-6149

25TH ANNUAL LUPUS AWARENESS SEMINAR

What: presented by the Lupus Foundation and UCF School of Nursing

When: April 24 – 9:30am – 1:30pm

Where: Fairwinds Alumni Center at UCF

126 Gemini Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 800-684-9276

FUNDRAISER

VARIE TEASE FUNDRAISER

What: sneak preview of the company's next Fringe show

When: April 22 – 6pm

Where: Cameo Theatre

1013 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Donation

Contact: 407-403-5993

AIDS WALK ORLANDO 2010

What: fund-raising walk that benefits the Hope and Help Center and people who are affected by HIV/AIDS

When: April 24 – 8 – 10am

Where: Lake Eola Park

North Rosalind Ave & East Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Donation

Contact: 407-246-2827

www.AIDSWalkOrlando.org

56TH ANNUAL SHRINE CIRCUS

What: the Royal Hanneford Circus to benefit the local Shriners

When: April 24 – 25 – 1pm – 6pm

Where: University of Central Florida Arena – Bldg 50

North Gemini Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $14 admission; $5 parking

Contact: 407-660-8111

ETC.

GREEK FEST

What: music, dancing, culture, food, church tours

When: April 23 – 4 -11pm

24th – 11am – 11pm

25th – 11am – 6pm

Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

1217 Trinity Woods Lane

Maitland

Cost: $3 – parking $5

Contact: 407-331-4687

PJ & PILLOW FIGHT

What: Orlando Psycho City Derby Girls present live bands, raffles and a kissin' and spankin' booth; bring your own pillow

When: April 24 – 9pm

Where: Little Fish Huge Pond

309 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-920-1321

www.LittleFish-HugePond.com

ORLANDO TURKISH FESTIVAL

What: dance, live music, art exhibits, coffee, culture & children’s entertainment

When: April 25 – noon - 7pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

1 N. Rosalind Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-601-7937

ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL

What: Middle Eastern food and entertainment in celebration of the state's 62nd anniversary

When: April 25 – 3 - 8pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

274 Cranes Roost Blvd

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-645-5933 x 238

www.OrlandoJCC.org

PLAN AHEAD

NUTRITION AND FITNESS EXPO

What: medical experts giving hands on demos & advice and local vendors who have a commitment to health & fitness

When: April 29 – 1 – 5pm

Where: The Hebrew Day School

851 N. Maitland Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-0713

3RD ANNUAL DOGGIE DERBY

What: benefit for Canine Companions for Independence

When: May 1 – 9am - 2pm

Where: Corrine Commons at Baldwin Park

1913 Meeting Place

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration $15 per dog

Contact: 407-522-3305

13TH ANNUAL WELCOME TO THE WOODS

What: hiking, hayride, archery, learn to fish & safe boating, exhibits

When: May 1 – 9am - 2pm

Where: Seminole Forest Wildlife Management Area

SR 46

Sorrento

Cost: Free – registration required – wear proper attire, bring sunscreen, bug spray, snacks & water

Contact: 352-732-1225

2010 BIG ORANGE INVITATIONAL GAMES

What: for physically challenged children in the State of Florida

When: May 1 – 9:15am for opening ceremonies; games @ 9:45am

Where: Ocoee High School

1925 Ocoee Crown Point Pkwy

Ocoee

Contact: 407-905-3108

PET ADOPT-A-THON

What: with free food & beverages, education workshops & prizes

When: May 1 – 10am - 3pm

Where: Orange County Animal Service

2769 Conroy Rd

Orlando

Contact: 407-254-9150

CHIMP RETIREMENT PARTY

What: to benefit the Humane Society Legislative Fund to help Congress pass a bill to end invasive research on chimpanzees

When: May 2 – 6:30pm

Where: Whole Foods Market

1989 Aloma Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Donation requested

Contact: 407-968-2400

CONTROLLING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

What: evaluating risk, healthy habits & reforming recipes

When: May 4 – 6 – 8pm

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-254-9217

WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION

What: to benefit RSVP of Orange County, an organization of 55 and older people who give back to their community through volunteer work

When: May 6 – 6 - 8pm

Where: Scott Laurent Collection

348 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-422-1535

TROPICAL FRUIT FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA

What: learn how tropical and subtropical fruit crops may be good alternatives for planting in home landscapes with the recent diseases affecting citrus

When: May 8 – 9 – 10:30am

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

BABY OWL SHOWER

What: view non-releasable orphaned raptors

When: May 8 – 10am - 2pm

Where: Audubon of Florida’s Center for Birds of Prey

1101 Audubon Way

Maitland

Cost: Free with  a gift that can be used to care for the young birds – call for list

Contact: 407-644-0190

FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE MUSEUM

What: including storytelling @ 12:30; arts & crafts @ 1pm & a lecture @ 2pm

When: May 9

Where: Mennello Museum of American Art

900 E. Princeton St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-4278

EVENING WITH THE DIRECTOR

What: walk through the museum with director Frank Holt

When: May 11 – 6pm

Where: Mennello Museum of American Art

900 E. Princeton St

Orlando

Cost: $4 adults; $3 seniors; $1 students

Contact: 407-246-4278

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