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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida - July 16, 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, Food, Nature, Etc.  There is surely something for everyone.  There is also an extensive 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

3RD THURSDAY GALLERY HOP

What: Including CityArts Factory, Gallery at Avalon Island, The Grand Bohemian Gallery, Orlando City Hall Gallery, The Office Gallery, Gallery at Metro, Nu Visions in Photography, Blank Space, Mother Falcon Clothing, Dog & Friends and Kush Gallery

When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm

Where: CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-648--7060

THE ARTWORK OF MARLEN MUCCIO & PRAYONG DEEYING OPENING RECEPTION

What: The two artists present traditional paintings, realistic portraiture, photography and a life-size bronze sculpture

When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm

Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island

39 S. Magnolia Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-312-0708

www.GalleryAtAvalonIsland.com

SHADES OF GREY

What: Paintings and drawings hitting the greyscale palette by Rustin Robinson

When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Blank Space

201 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-481-9001

www.BlankSpaceArt.net

SIXTH ANNUAL RED CHAIR AFFAIR VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION

What: ArtistRegistry.com presents works relating to a red chair

When: July 15 – 6 – 9pm

Where: CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-648--7060

JAZZ ART ON A SUMMER NIGHT

What: Jazz-inspired art display with music by The Jazz Revolvers

When: July 15 – 7pm

Where: Redlight Redlight

745 Bennett Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-893-9832

www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight

THE DAILYCITY.COM MOBILE ART SHOW #11

What: Betsy Dye will hang cardboard cukoo clocks, felt clutches, Bob Dylan tribute paintings and more on a giant tree inside the U-Haul

When: July 15 – 7 – 9pm

Where: Downtown Orlando

Orange Ave & Pine St

Orlando

Cost: Free

FIRST FRIDAY ART STROLL IN IVANHOE VILLAGE

What: The ArtsHub presents a sidewalk stroll bursting with local artwork displays and live music

When: July 16 – 6 - 9pm

Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street

Orange Ave btwn New Hampshire & Princeton Aves

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-484-5839

www.IvanhoeVillage.org

GALLERY TALK WITH AB THE FLAGMAN

What: Hear about the artist's inspirations for making folk art

When: July 17 – 1PM

Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

211 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-323-2774

CREATIVE NATIVES

What: A collection of artists showcasing mural-type installations, original paintings, large-scale etchings and sculpture

When: July 17 – 7 - 11pm

Where: Neon Forest Gallery

1741 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-217-1675

www.NeonForestGallery.com

FROM DUST TO LIFE

What: The Arts Hub Florida and curator Mendi Cowles present a solo exhibition featuring the free-form artwork of Jason L. Lee

When: July 19 – 8 – 11pm

Where: Peacock Room

1321 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-228-0048

www.PeacockRoom.com

AUTHOR

THE RAVENOUS ROAD TRIP

What: Author John Perry shares a special reading of his book The Book That Eats People

When: July 17 – 11:30am

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.ocls.info

MUSIC

LOUNGE BATTLES

What: Four-day hip-hop and emcee convention with Varras Tower, Myka, Tzarizm and others

When: July 15 – 18 – 5pm – 2am

Where: Cameo Theatre

1013 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: $25

Contact: 407-403-5993

www.LoungeBattles.com

NERDAPALOOZA

What: Nerd culture and rock & roll meet with nerdcore hip-hop, chiptunes, wizard rock and video game-inspired music

When: July 17 & 18 – 10am - 11pm

Where: Marriott Orlando Airport Hotel

7499 August National Dr

Orlando

Cost: $20 - 30

Contact: 407-851-9000

www.BrazilJazzFest.com

MOVIE/THEATER

ANNIE

What: Theatre Downtown musical production about the freckle-faced orphan

When: July 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 29 - 31 – 8pm

18, 25 & 8/1  – 2:30pm

Where: Theatre Downtown

2113 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $18

Contact: 407-841-0083

CINEMA IN THE PARK

What: Outdoor screening of The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

When: July 16 – 8pm

Where: Downtown Sanford

W. First St & S. Park Ave

Sanford

Cost: Free

CHILDREN

TARGET FAMILY THEATRE FESTIVAL

What: Orlando Repertory Theatre presents a 10-day festival with face painting, musical petting zoo, interactive activities and entertainment by Milkshake, Airborne Comedians and others

When: July 16 – 25 – various times

Where: Loch Haven Park

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free - $12

Contact: 407-896-7365

HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH

What: Children's Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more

When: July 16 – 3pm

Where: Orlando Public Library

101 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7481

www.ocls.info

THE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD SHOW

What: Orlando Shakes production of the children's play about grandmother's house and the big bad wolf

When: Tues – Fri – 10:30am through August 8th

Sat – 2pm

Sun – 4:30pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $9 - 10

Contact: 407-447-1700

NATURE – LANDSCAPING - ENVIRONMENT

A STAR TO STEER BY:  CONCEPTS OF CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

What: Full-dome video explores the impact the stars have had on world exploration

When: July 17, 24 & 31 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

STORIES OF THE NIGHT SKY

What: As part of the cultural astronomy series, this show details the myths, legends and facts related to two or three constellations in the current night's sky

When: July 23 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

SKIES DOWN UNDER:  SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY

What: look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere

When: July 30 – 8:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOOD & DRINK

5TH ANNUAL CRAZY 80’S PUB CRAWL

What: Drink around downtown in your favorite retro getup making stops at the Lodge, Finnhenry's, I-Bar, Tabu, Wall Street and Church Street

When: July 17 – 8pm

Where: The Lodge

49 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $15 - 20

Contact: 407-650-8786

www.DowntownLodge.com

FUNDRAISING

17TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY MASCOT GAMES

What: Professional sports team mascots from around the country compete in wacky games benefitting Orlando New Hope For Kids

When: July 16 – 12:30pm

17th – 2pm

Where: Amway Arena

600 W. Amelia St

Orlando

Cost: $9 - 15

Contact: 407-849-2020

MEL’S BAD GIRLS CLUB ADULT PROM:  IT’S YOUR LUCKY NIGHT

What: Dancing, prom games, appetizers, a silent auction and raffles to benefit B.A.S.E. Camp Children's Cancer Foundation

When: July 17 – 8pm

Where: Legends Sports Bar & Grill

1315 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: $30 - 40

Contact: 407-704-3644

SOUTHERN FRIED SUNDAY’S 2ND ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BENEFIT FOR THE MUSTARD SEED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

What: Classic cars, a pin-up girl contest, cornhole tournament, dunk tank, barbecue buffet and live music to benefit the Mustard Seed of Central Florida

When: July 18 – 3:30 - 11pm

Where: Copper Rocket Pub

106 Lake Ave

Maitland

Cost: $8 w/barbeque

Contact: 407-645-0069

www.CopperRocketPub.com

ETC

MAITLAND’S FOUNDING FAMILIES OPENING RECEPTION

What: As part of the Founders' Week Celebration for the 125th City of Maitland anniversary

When: July 16 – 5:30 – 7pm

Where: Maitland Historical and Telephone Museum

221 W. Packwood Ave

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-644-1364

TWO WEEKS IN LOUISIANA

What: Crealde’s Photography Department Head Rick Lang speaks about his photographic trip to Louisiana in May 200

When: July 16 – 7 – 8:30pm

Where: Creadle School of Art

600 St. Andrew Blvd

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-671-1886

PARTY IN THE PARK

What: A parade, food and fireworks to celebrate Maitland's 125th anniversary

When: July 17 – 3pm

Where: Lake Lily Park

641 S. Maitland Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-539-6268

CULTURE QUEST:  FLORIDA IN THE CIVIL WAR

What: Three-day educational seminar on Florida's role in the War Between the States

When: July 20 – 22 – 9am – 3pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $35 - 85

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

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

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

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Andy Brown
Climer School of Real Estate - Arctic Bay, YN
Best Real Estate Training in Florida

Marc, very interesting slant on a blog post.

are you getting results from blogs like this?

Andy Brown

www.OnlineFloridaMortgage.com

Sep 01, 2010 06:51 AM
Andy Brown
Climer School of Real Estate - Arctic Bay, YN
Best Real Estate Training in Florida

Hi Marc,

Are you still there?

Andy Brown

Oct 28, 2010 11:26 AM