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What’s Happening in Central Florida - 5/5

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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

 

HIPPIES USE SIDE DOOR

            When:            through May 10

            Where:          Boom-Art Gallery

                                    1821 N. Orange Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-281-0246

 

HARRIET LAKE:  THE CLOSET

            When:            through June 22

            Where:          Mennello Museum of American Art

                                    900 E. Princeton St.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $8 adults, $7 senior, $5 students, children under 12 free

            Contact:        407-246-4278

 

THEATER

 

POPCORN FLICKS

            What:             Outdoor screening of Jailhouse Rock

When:            May 8 – 8pm

            Where:          Central Park

                                    Park Ave.

                                    Winter Park

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-629-0054

 

ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL

            When:            May 1 - 18

            Where:          Mad Cow Theatre

                                    105 S. Magnolia Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $15 – 20 evenings and weekends; $12 matinees

            Contact:        407-297-8788

 

ROBODOC

            What:             Premiere screening of the Stephen Maddocks comedy

            When             May 10 - 11pm

            Where:          Hard Rock Live

                                    Universal CityWalk

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $35 advance tickets; $45 day of the show

            Contact:        407-351-5483

 

FILM SLAM

            What:             Showcase of Independent Short Films

When:            May 11 – 1pm

            Where:          Enzian Theater

                                    1300 S. Orlando Ave.

                                    Maitland

            Cost:              $5

            Contact:        407-629-1088

 

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

            What:             Joseph Robinette play adapted from the C. S. Lewis novel

When:            April 18 through May 25

Fridays – 7pm

Saturdays – 2 & 7pm

Sundays – 2pm

            Where:          Orlando Repertory Theatre

                                    1001 E. Princeton St.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $15 adults, $10 children 17 and younger

            Contact:        407-896-7365

 

ORLANDO FRINGE FESTIVAL

            When:            May 15 - 26

            Where:          Orlando Loch Haven Park

                                    Mills & Princeton Aves.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Individual show admissions; Fringe Button $6

            Contact:        407-648-0077

 

MUSIC

 

SPRING JAZZ STROLL

            When:            May 10 – 7PM

            Where:          Harry P. Leu Gardens

                                    1920 N. Forest Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $17

            Contact:        407-246-2620

 

ETC

 

ARMY OF HOPE

            What:             gala and auction to benefit families of military casualties

            When:            May 9 – 7pm

            Where:          Global Gallery at the Plaza

                                    183 S. Orange Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $100

            Contact:        407-588-1260

 

ORANGE TREE ANTIQUES SHOW

            When:            May 9 – noon -5pm

                                    May 10 – 10am – 5pm

                                    May 11 – 11am – 4pm

            Where:          Maitland Civic Center

                                    641 S. Maitland Ave

                                    Maitland

            Cost:              $4

            Contact:        407-644-4547

 

WINE DINNER

            What:             Organic food and wine pairing at La Coquina

When:            May 10 – 7pm

            Where:          Grand Cypress Hyatt Regency

                                    1 Grand Cypress Blvd.

                                    Lake Buenva Vista

            Cost:              $149

            Contact:        407-239-3853

 

ON-GOING

 

OPEN MIKE POETRY

When:            Wednesdays – 8pm

            Where:          Cup O Soul

                                    906 W. Fairbanks Ave

                                    Winter Park

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-647-7685

 

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL

What:             15th Annual show with the Flower Power Series nightly at 5:45, 7 & 8.

When:            through June 1

            Where:          Epcot

                                    10000 Buena Vista Blvd.

                                    Lake Buena Vista

            Cost:              park admission - $70 adults, $60 children

 

PAINT THE TOWN

            What:             works from traditional to contemporary

When:            through June 1 -  8am – 9pm

            Where:          Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery

                                    400 S. Orange Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free

 

PLAN AHEAD

 

FRIENDS OF THE WEKIVA RIVER

            What:             Benefit with speaker Wes Skiles

When:            May 16 – 6:30pm

            Where:          Heathrow County Club

                                    1200 Bridgewater Drive

                                    Heathrow

            Cost:              $50

            Contact:        407-647-7487

 

GREAT ORLANDO BEER FESTIVAL

            When:            May 17

            Where:          Downtown Orlando

                                    42 W. Concord St.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $25 advance; $35 day of the event

            Contact:        321-277-5079

 

ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN CHEESE

            What:             Wine and cheese tasting

When:            May 21 – 6:30pm

            Where:          Cheese Shop on Park

                                    329 N. Park Ave.

                                    Winter Park

            Cost:              $15 advance; $20 at the door

            Contact:        407-644-7296

 

OASIS 21

            What:             Sci-fi convention with gaming events and guest authors

When:            May 23 – 25

            Where:          Downtown Orlando Sheraton

                                    60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $12 – 18 adults; $8 – 12 children; $35 three day pass

            Contact:        407-376-7359

 

ZELLWOOD CORN FESTIVAL

            When:            May 24 – 25 – noon – 10pm

            Where:          Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival Grounds

                                    4253 W. Ponkan Road

                                    Zellwood

            Cost:              $25 – advance; $30 – at the gate; 12 & under free with a

                                    paid adult

            Contact:        407-886-0014

 

 

 

For information on Seminole County real estate and  Seminole County homes for sale in addition to  Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your  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.

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

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/  -  407-463-1034

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Jennifer Monroe
Indigo Home Team powered by Compass - Charlotte, NC
Real Estate REALTOR®/Broker/Designer

Sci-Fi convention? Or corn festival? hmmmmm.......

Did I ever tell you about those two nights I spent with Brent Spiner at a Star Trek convention? Or about the week of 'festivities" with the Corn Queen of Iowa?

Now you can appreciate my dilemma!! LOL!! 

May 06, 2008 02:26 PM
Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker
Jennifer -  You continue to amaze me!  Haven't been to the Corn Festival in a while.  Really want to try to make it this year, it's so much fun & great food!
May 07, 2008 01:11 AM