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What’s Happening in Central Florida

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Real Estate Agent with Marc It Sold!

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area.  The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead.  There is surely something for everyone. 

ART

COLORS OF INDIA 2008

            What:             artwork of Shalini Tandon, Poornima Hebbar, Sunanda

                                    Shivdasani and Renuka Adhav.

            When:            September 12 - October 24 - 8am-5pm Mon - Fri

            Where:          Casselberry City Hall

                                    95 Triplet Lake Drive

                                    Casselberry

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-262-7702

 

PROVOCATIVE PAIRINGS

            What:             art from different periods, media & point of view side by side

            When:            September 20 - November 2

            Where:          Orlando Museum of Art

                                    http://www.omart.org

                                    2416 N. Mills Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-588-1260

 

MOVIE

 

STATE BY STATE:  A PANORAMIC PORTRAIT OF AMERICA

            What:             screening of the movie based on the book

            When:            October 18 - 7pm

            Where:          Urban Think Bookstore

                                    625 E. Central Blvd.

                                    Orlando

            Contact:        407-650-8004

 

FUNDRAISER

 

HOGTOBERFEST

            What:             live entertainment & chili cook-off benefiting The Russell

                                    Home - for Atypical Children

            When:            October 18 & 19

                                    http://www.orlandoharley.com/

            Where:          Harley Davidson Historic Factory Dealership

                                    3770 37th St (Facing I-4)

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              ???

            Contact:        407-423-0346

 

FOOD

 

HARBOR NIGHTS DI AUTUNNO

            What:             wine tasting and jazz

            When:            October 24 - 6:30pm

            Where:          Portofino Bay Hotel

                                    5601 Universal Blvd.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $35

            Contact:        407-503-1200

 

ETC

 

LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN

            What:             for the home and garden presented by Wayne McGonigal

            When:            October 15 - 10am

            Where:          Florida Federation Garden Club

                                    1300 S. Denning Dr.

                                    Winter Park

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-644-5770

 

CAREER FAIR 2008

            What:             a laptop will be given away

            When:            October 17 - 10am - 2pm

            Where:          Holiday Inn at UCF

                                    12125 High Tech Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-377-0400 x 211

 

OCOEE FOUNDER'S DAY FESTIVAL

            What:             games, fireworks and music by .38 Special

            When:            October 17 & 18 - 9am - 9pm

            Where:          Bill Breeze Park

                                    150 N. Lakeshore Drive

                                    Ocoee

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-905-3100

 

ULTIMATE HORROR WEEKEND

            What:             convention with vendors and celebrities

            When:            October 17 - 19

            Where:          Wyndham Orlando Resort

                                    8001 International Drive

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $25 daily or 45 for the weekend

            Contact:        954-258-7852

 

ON-GOING

 

JUSTICE  ILLUMINATED:  THE ART OF ARTHUR SZYK

            When:            M-Th - 9am - 4pm

                                    Fri - 9am - 1pm

                                    Sun - 1pm - 4pm

            Where:          Holocaust Memorial Research and Education Center of CF

                                    851 N. Maitland Ave.

                                    Maitland

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-628-0555

 

FIRST THURSDAYS

            What:             a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar

            When:            6 - 9pm

            Where:          Orlando Museum of Art

                                    2416 N. Mills Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free to OMA members; others $10

            Contact:        407-896-4231

 

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

            What:             concerts in an outdoor setting

            When:            7 - 9pm

            Where:          Cranes Roost Park

                                    http://www.UptownAltamonte.com

                                    Uptown Altamonte

                                    Altamonte Springs

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-571-8863

 

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

            What:             for 18 months to 5 yearsold

            When:            Third Monday - 10am

            Where:          Harry P. Leu Gardens

                                    1920 N Forest Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-246-2620

 

THIRD THURSDAY'S

            What:             art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm

            Where:          City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)

                                    The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)

                                    A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)

                                    Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere's (Magnolia & Pine)

            Cost:              Free

           

PLAN AHEAD

 

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

            What:             outdoor screening of Back to the Future

            When:            October 24 - 8pm

            Where:          Avalon Park

                                    13001 Founder's Square Dr.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-658-6565

 

CENTRAL FLORIDA VEGFEST 2008

            What:             vegetarian food, speakers, music, etc.

            When:            October 25 - 10am - 6pm

            Where:          Loch Haven Park

                                    http://www.cfvegfest.org

                                    900 East Princeton St.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free

 

MOUNT DORA CRAFT FAIR

            What:             crafters from around the country, food, entertainment

            When:            October 25 - 26

            Where:          Downtown Mt. Dora

                                    E Fifth Ave & N Donnelly St.

                                    Mount Dora

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        352-735-1191

 

FIESTA IN THE PARK

            What:             food, fun arts & crafts

            When:            November 1 - 10am - 5pm

                                    2nd - noon - 5pm

            Where:          Lake Eola

                                    Rosalind & Robinson

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-649-3152

 

LAKE MARY-HEATHROW FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

            What:             artists, classic cars, food, music and entertainment

            When:            November 1 - 9am - 5pm

                                    2nd - 10am - 5pm

            Where:          Oval Park

                                    W. Lake Mary Blvd

                                    Lake Mary

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-444-0484

For information on Orange and Seminole County real estate and Orange and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Orange and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Orange and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

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Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker

Melissa - I'm sure that you'll have a great time.  I didn't include it for two reasons:  because it really isn't just one venue and also because I generally only include events in Orange and Seminole counties.

Oct 16, 2008 01:22 AM