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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
SNAP!
What: Large scale photography exhibit featuring works by local and international photographers at a variety of venues
When: May 20 - 23 – various times
Where: Downtown Orlando
Orange Ave & Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $15 - 35
Contact: www.SnapOrlando.com
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY SOLO EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION
What: Featuring the works of Orlando-based photographer Brett Donnelly
When: May 20 & 21 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Neu America Art Gallery at CityArts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-529-6322
TWELVE21 GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION
What: The gallery's first show features works by three Orlando photographers, an installation piece by Michael Burk, and wine provided by Tim's Wine Market
When: MAY 21 – 7 - 11pm
Where: Twelve21 Gallery
1221C N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-982-4357
SOMETHING WORTH GOING TO
What: Two-day mural and art installation show with over 20 wall murals, 80 art pieces and live music
When: May 21 – 8pm
22nd - noon
Where: Cameo Theatre
1013 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-403-5993
LECTURE
HAITIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE
What: Dr. Kevin Meehan discusses his book People Get Ready: African American and Caribbean Cultural Exchange
When: May 22 – 2pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
A LOOK BEHIND THE LENS WITH DOUGLAS KIRKLAND
What: The photographer and cinematographer for films such as Titanic, Moulin Rouge and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid mingles among some of his works
When: May 22 – 6 - 10pm
Where: CityArts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $55
Contact: 407-648-7060
MUSIC
JONATHA BROOKE
What: Lighter than Sarah McLachlan, darker than Suzanne Vega and more technically proficient than most of the current Lilith hopefuls
When: May 19 – 8pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 22
Contact: 407-228-1220
MOUNT DORA BLUES & WINE FESTIVAL
What: tastings with performances by Jacqueline Jones & T Scott Waker
When: May 21 – 5 - 8pm
22nd – 3 – 9pm
23rd – noon – 4pm
Where: Lakeside Inn
100 N. Alexander St
Mt. Dora
Cost: $8 Fri; $36 Sat; $12 Sun; $48 – 3-day pass
Contact: 407-246-2620
MOVIE/THEATER
2010 ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
What: Annual festival of theater, art, music and more
When: May 20 - 31 – various times
Where: Loch Haven Park
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: various prices
Contact: 407-648-0077
LEBOWSKI FEST
What: celebration & performances in tribute to The Big Lebowski
When: May 21 – 8pm
Where: House of Blues
Downtown Disney
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: $15 advance; $17 at the door
Contact: 407-934-2583
CINEMA IN THE PARK
What: Screening of Disney's Up
When: May 21 – 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
W. First St & S. Park Ave
Sanford
Cost: Free
CHILDREN
KIDS FRINGE FESTIVAL
What: Daily creative activities for children through dance, music, puppets, performances and crafts
When: May 22 – 23 & 29 - 30 – 10am – 4pm
Where: Loch Haven Park
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-689-2798
HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH
What: Children's Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more
When: Wednesday – 3pm through June 30th
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD
What: Arnold Lobel's children's stories are adapted as a stage musical
When: Fri – 8pm through May 23rd
Sat – 3 & 8pm
Sun – 3 & 7pm
Where: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park
419A Fairbanks Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-920-4034
NATURE – LANDSCAPING - ENVIRONMENT
LOVE OF ORCHIDS SHOW & SALE
What: orchids, bromeliads, books, supplies
When: May 21 - 23 – 10am - 4pm
Where: Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-299-8003
CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS
What: Learn to identify different constellations, planets and more in Florida's unique night sky
When: May 21 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
FOOD & DRINK
MOUNT DORA BLUES & WINE FESTIVAL
What: tastings with performances by Jacqueline Jones & T Scott Waker
When: May 21 – 5 - 8pm
22nd – 3 – 9pm
23rd – noon – 4pm
Where: Lakeside Inn
100 N. Alexander St
Mt. Dora
Cost: $8 Fri; $36 Sat; $12 Sun; $48 – 3-day pass
Contact: 407-246-2620
DOWNTOWN POUR
What: wine, spirits & microbrew tastings
When: May 22 – 4 - 8pm
Where: The Plaza Courtyard
Orange Ave & Church St
Orlando
Cost: $30 advance; $40 day of
Contact: 321-281-2000
FUNDRAISER
FOOD & ART FOR THOUGHT
What: Art sale and food sampling to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank's Backpack Program
When: May 20 – 6:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Gallery at Interlachen
5510 Lake Howell Rd
Winter Park
Cost: $30 - 35
Contact: 954-483-7456
WALK-A-THON
What: to benefit Covenant House to help fight youth homelessness in Central Florida
When: May 22 – 8am
Where: Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Dr
Maitland
Cost: Donation
Contact: 407-736-9001
AN EVENING WITH PIERRE MATISSE AT THE MOULIN ROUGE
What: themed gala with live art benefitting the Spotlight Theatre of Central Florida
When: May 22 – 6:30 - 10pm
Where: Women’s Club of Sanford
309 S. Oak Ave
Sanford
Cost: $50
Contact: 407-391-9830
AIM FOR A CURE
What: live entertainment, refreshments & auction to benefit melanoma research
When: May 23 – 4 - 10pm
Where: Ember
42 W. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $30
Contact: 407-222-1654
ETC.
REPTICON
What: reptile expo with vendors, seminars & activities
When: May 22 – 10am - 5pm
23rd – 10am – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $8 adults; $5 ages 5 – 12; younger free
Contact: 863-687-4102
FESTIVAL DE MAYO
What: food sampling and live entertainment
When: May 22 – 2 - 7pm
Where: Florida Mall
8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-851-6255
PLAN AHEAD
WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL’S DINNER & FASHION SHOW
What: with a buffet, dessert bar, door prizes, cash bar & “Mediterranean” auction
When: May 27 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Citrus Club
255 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $36 through 5/23 then $42
Contact: 407-521-8992
MEMORIAL DAY & PEACE POLE DEDICATION CEREMONY
What: keynote speaker Lt. Col. Sharon Branch w/refreshments
When: May 28 – 11am
Where: Bill Breeze Park
125 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3100
MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE
What: posting of colors, speaker, presentation, living history talks, military displays
When: May 29 – 10am - noon
Where: Cypress Grove Park
290 Holden Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free – bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets
Contact: 407-855-5877
A SALUTE TO THE FALLEN: A CELEBRATION OF MEMORIAL DAY
What: concert by the Basilica Choir
When: May 30 – 3pm
Where: The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe
8300 Vineland Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10 adults; children 12 & under free
Contact: 407-239-6600 x 317
RETRO GAME NIGHT
What: classic board & video games
When: June 4 – 7pm - midnight
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $5; member free – 18 & older
Contact: 407-836-7010
6TH ANNUAL JEANS & JEWELS
What: benefitting the Orlando Philharmonic with music & dancing with a Motown theme
When: June 5 - 7pm
Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market
200 W. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $65 – reservations required
Contact: 407-896-6700 x 223
SUMMER LANDSCAPE DESIGN CLASS
What: landscape design & principles; plant choices; irrigation & how to save water; how to attract wildlife
When: Tuesdays – June 8 - 29 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: $25 – registration deadline June 1
Contact: 407-254-9200
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