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.
THEATER & FILM
A VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR
What: creator of A Prairie Home Companion
When: November 24 - 7:30pm
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Livingston
Orlando
Contact: 407-839-3900 - Ticketmaster
FUNDRAISER
GIVE HOPE & HOLD'EM GALA
What: benefits Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital et al. Gambling,
entertainment, food, drinks, live & silent auctions, raffles,
prizes, gift bags, etc.
When: November 22 - 7pm - midnight
Where: Church Street Station Ballroom
225 S. Garland Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $75 gala; $100 gala + poker
Contact: 407-733-6383
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
FESTIVAL OF TREES
What: designer decorated trees, wreaths, toyland town, etc.
When: thru November 23 - 10am - 5pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $10 adults; 6 children
Contact: 407-896-4231 x 254
FOOD
VEGAN THANKSGIVING
What: Compassionate Thanksgiving potluck dinner by the Animal
Rights Foundation of Florida w/children's games &
entertainment
When: November 23 - 2pm
Where: Mead Garden
1300 S. Denning Drive
Winter Park
Cost: Reservations required - $5 with a dish; 10 without
Contact: 407-617-5572
EDUCATION
BUSINESS & LEGAL STUDIES OPEN HOUSE
What: info about certificate & degree programs, scholarships,
employment opportunities
When: November 20 - 6 - 8pm
Where: Seminole County Community College
Automotive Tech Showroom
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-2165
ETC
POP GO THE WIGGLES LIVE
When: November 20 - 3 & 6:30pm
Where: Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia St.
Orlando
Cost: $18 - 38
Contact: 407-839-3900
FIELD TRIP - HIKE THROUGH THE ECON
What: 3 mile hike through the Econ River Wilderness Area
sponsored by the Orange Audubon Society. Bring water,
lunch, sun & insect protection & birding gear.
When: November 22 - 7:30am
Where: Winn Dixie
1021 Lockwood Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-851-5416
PLANT AND CRAFT SALE
What: with horticulture speaker @ 11am & floral design
demonstration @ 1pm
When: November 22 - 9am - 3pm
Where: Orlando Garden Club
710 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-422-6284
TCA TRAIN SHOW
What: model train expo
When: November 22 - 11am - 4pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $5 adults; children under 11 - free
Contact: 407-260-8599
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 years old
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
HOLDIDAY HARBOR NIGHTS
What: live jazz, wine & food tastings
When: November 28 - 6:30pm
Where: Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-503-1200
ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
When: November 30- 6m
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: http://www.orlandophil.org
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
What: performance by the Back Festival Choir
When: December 4 - 6 - 8pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Gremlins
When: December 5 - 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of White Christmas
When: December 5 - 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; 2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
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