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What’s Happening in Central Florida - January 21, 2010

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Real Estate Agent with Marc It Sold!

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, Author, 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.

ART & LITERATURE

WINTER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY PRE-BASH

What: Wine tasting to raise money for Winter Park's annual Bash for Books

When: Jan 21 - 5:30 - 8:30pm

Where: BullFish Baldwin Park

4899 New Broad St

Orlando

Cost: $25

Contact: 407-894-3474

BOB MORRIS

What: signing by the author of Baja Florida

When: Jan 23 - 2pm

Where: Urban Think! Bookstore

625 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-650-8004

MY LIFE & FUNNY TIMES

What: slideshow presented by influential cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer

When: Jan 25 - 7pm

Where: Rollins College - Bush Auditorium

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-646-2000

AMERICA STREET

What: Critical Media and Cultural Studies at Rollins College presents a compilation of student short documentaries on homelessness in Orlando

When: Jan 27 - 7pm

Where: Winter Park Public Library

460 E. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-623-3300

MOVIE & MUSIC

FROM SUN TO SUN

What: In conjunction with the Zora Neale Hurston Festival, students produce one of the author's musical plays

When: thru Jan 31 - 8pm Thurs, Fri & Sat

Sun - 2pm

Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre

12501 Research Pkwy

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-823-1500

LEO KOTTKE

What: folk artist

When: Jan 22 - 8pm

Where: Plaza Theatre

425 N Bumby Ave

Orlando

Cost: $20 - 30

Contact: 407-228-1220

VINYL LIVES

What: Gathering of record collectors, dealers, DJs and vinyl enthusiasts

When: Jan 24 - 10am

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $3

Contact: 352-665-0259

BEING JOHN MALKOVICH

What: Spike Jonze's surreal masterpiece is screened as part of the theater's Cult Classics series

When: Jan 26 - 9pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Orlando

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

NATURE & LANDSCAPE

FEATHERED FRENZY:  SHOREBIRDS & DUCKS AT MERRITT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

What: presented by Tom Dunkerton & the Orange Audubon Society

When: Jan 21 - 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-637-2525

FOOD & DRINK

HOMAGE TO FROMAGE VINE & CHEESE

What: Vine & Dine series kicks off with a showcase of flavorful cheeses

When: Jan 22 - 7pm

Where: Rosen Centre Hotel

9840 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $65

Contact: 407-996-8560

TASTE OF DELAND

What: entertainment and food samplings from area restaurants

When: Jan 23 - 1 - 5pm

Where: Downtown DeLand

Indiana Ave

DeLand

Cost: $15

Contact: 386-738-0649

FUNDRAISING

SHACK-A-THON

What: Groups come together to build shacks with limited times and supplies, then sleep in them for the night, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity

When: Jan 22 - noon

Where: University of Central Florida

4000 Central Florida Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-823-2000

BRING HOPE TO HAITI:  EARTHQUAKE RELIEF BENEFIT

What: A night of poetry, music and entertainment to raise monetary donations and supplies

When: Jan 23 - 7pm

Where: Taste Restaurant

717 W. Smith St

Orlando

Cost: Donations

Contact: 407-835-0646

www.TasteCP.com

ETC.

DISCOVERY DAY:  GOING GREEN

What: Make recycled art, learn about endangered wildlife, and innovate ways to reduce

When: Jan 22 - 9am - 3pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $25

Contact: 407-836-8500

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

FLORIDA ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB SUPER PULL

What: truck & tractor pull and competition

When: Jan 22 - 6 - 10pm

23rd - 4 - 9pm

Where: Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival Grounds

4253 W. Ponkan Rd.

Zellwood

Cost: $10 adults; 9 or younger free

Contact: 352-636-9898

SUMMER RODMAN

What: The American Association of University Women invites Rodman as one of the founding members of the Kerouac House Project to speak on her experiences as a female professional

When: Jan 23 - 9am

Where: First Congregational Church

E New England & S. Interlachen Aves

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-678-3013

BLUE SPRING MANATEE FESTIVAL

What: Two-day event celebrating the sea cow with live music, arts and crafts, Indian dancers, displays and activities to benefit the Orange City community

When: Jan 23 & 24 - 10am - 5pm

Where: Blue Spring State Park

2100 W. French Ave

Orange City

Cost: $8

Contact: 386-775-9224

RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP

What: presented by WorkForce of Central Florida

When: Jan 23 - 10:30am - 12:30pm

Where: Maitland Public Library

501 S. Maitland Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free - registration required

Contact: 407-647-7700

PLAN AHEAD

JOB FAIR

What: more than 50 employers; bring resumes & dress professionally; no children

When: Jan 27 - noon - 4pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-834-4022

ZORA NEALE HURSTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

What: lectures and art performances

When: Jan 29 - 31 - 9am - 5pm

Where: Eatonville

Kennedy Blvd

Eatonville

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-3307

BATTLE OF TOWNSEND'S PLANTATION & CIVIL WAR FESTIVAL

What: re-enactments, history exhibits, weaponry, folk music, etc.

When: Jan 30 - 31 - 10am - 5pm

Where: Renninger's Antique Center

20651 US Hwy 441

Mt. Dora

Cost: $5 adults; $2 children 12 & younger

Contact: 407-422-2956

BIRD MIGRATION

What: Fallouts, Hot Spots & Changing Seasons presented by Paul Lehman

When: Feb 2 - 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

ECONOMIC LIVING EXPO

What: workshops on sustainability, energy, water quality & supply with Dr. Jan. Garavaglia and Tom MacCubbin

When: Feb 6 - 8:30am - 1pm

Where: Orange County Extension Education Center

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free - reservations required

Contact: 407-254-9200

NATURES BOUNTY

What: speakers, vendors, refreshments, plant clinic with Master Gardeners & door prizes

When: Feb 6 - 9am - 1pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

SAVING FLORIDA'S WATER

What: with Ann Moore, retired board member of the St. John's Water Management District

When: Feb 10 - 10am

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

SPRING LAWN TUNE-UP

What: learn how to start repairing the damage to your lawn due to winter pests, insects and weeds

When: Feb 13 - 9 - 41:30am

Where: Orange County Extension Education Center

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free - registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

LIVE MUSIC

What: with the Beautiful Music Jazz Trio

When: Feb 12 - 5 - 8pm

Where: Morse Museum of American Art

445 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-645-5311

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