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What’s Happening in Central Florida - September 2, 2008

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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

 

ARTISTS RECEPTION

            What:             Robin Maria Pedrero and Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson

            When:            September 2 – 5-7pm

            Where:          Fine Art Gallery of Seminole Community College

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-708-2040

 

MUSIC

 

RED CHAIR AFFAIR

            What:             gala and performances by the Orlando Opera

            When:            September 7 – 7:30pm

            Where:          Carr Performing Arts Centre

                                    401 W. Livingston St.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $22; 15 – seniors and students

            Contact:        407-872-2382

 

MOVIE

 

DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS – THE LEGEND OF ZORRO

            What:             romantic movie outdoors; bring a dinner picnic basket,

                                    blanket and a chair; concessions also available

            When:            September 5 – gates open at 6pm; movie starts at 8:30

            Where:          Harry P. Leu Gardens

                                    1920 N. Forest Avenue

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $7 adults; 2 school-age children; free for garden members

            Contact:        407-246-2620

 

DANCE

 

US DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

            What:             pro-am ballroom dance competition

            When:            September 6 – 9am & 7pm

            Where:          Royal Pacific Resort

                                    6300 Hollywood Way

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $20 - 70

            Contact:        310-544-4636

 

FUNDRAISERS

 

HAT & MARTINIS FOR HOPE

            What:             gala to benefit Kids Beating Cancer

            When:            September 6 – 6pm

            Where:          Rosen Plaza

                                    9700 International Drive

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $150

            Contact:        407-966-9700

 

HEADDRESS BALL

            What:             gala to benefit Hope & Health of Central Florida

            When:            September 6 – 6pm – 2:30am

            Where:          Championsgate Golf Course

                                    1440 Masters Blvd

                                    Davenport

            Cost:              $200

            Contact:        407-645-2577

 

SIGNATURE CHEF’S GOURMET GALA & AUCTION

            What:             to benefit the March of Dimes

            When:            September 10 – 6pm

            Where:          Portofino Bay Hotel

                                    5601 Universal Blvd

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $175

            Contact:        407-599-5077

 

ETC

 

DISNEY ON ICE:  WORLDS OF FANTASY

            When:            September 5 - 7

            Where:          Amway Arena

                                    600 W. Amelia

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $15 - 40

            Contact:        407-849-2020

 

FIREBALL ROBERTS MEMORIAL CELEBRATION

            What:             car show & auction to benefit the Museum of the Apopkans

            When:            September 6 – 9am-6pm

            Where:          NW Recreation Complex

                                    3200 Jason Dwelley Pkwy

                                    Apopka

            Cost:              $10; children 11 & younger – free

            Contact:        407-703-1707

 

OLDE TIME CHICKEN BBQ

            What:             with music and games

            When:            September 6 – 11am - 3pm

            Where:          Central Park

                                    100 N. Country Club Road

                                    Lake Mary

            Cost:              $4 - 7

            Contact:        407-324-3002

 

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

 

ORLANDO POETRY GROUP

            What:             open mike

            When:            first Tuesday – 7pm

            Where:          The Daily Grind Coffee House & Cafe

                                    807 N. Orange Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-839-4009

 

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; $45 individuals; $30 students

            Contact:        407-896-4231

 

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

 

ALIVE AFTER FIVE

            What:             themed street party with art and music

            When:            September 11 – 5-8pm

            Where:          Downtown Sanford

                                    First Street

                                    Sanford

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-302-2586

 

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS – RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

            When:            September 12 – 8pm

            Where:          Avalon Park

                                    13001 Founders Square Drive

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-737-6510

 

SHOWCASE OF THE STARZ

            What:             celebrity impersonation show

            When:            September 16 - 17 – 1pm

            Where:          Rosen Plaza

                                    9700 International Drive

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $15

            Contact:        407-226-9088

 

POPCORN FLICKS – E. T.

            What:             gala and auction to benefit families of military casualties

            When:            September 18 – 8pm

            Where:          Shady Park

                                    721 W. New England Ave.

                                    Winter Park

            Cost:              Free

            Contact:        407-629-1088

 

SESAME STREET LIVE:  WHEN ELMO GROWS UP

            When:            September 18 – 7pm

                                    19th – 10:30am & 7pm

                                    20th – 10:30am & 2pm

                                    21st – 1 and 4:30pm

            Where:          UCF Arena Bldg.

                                    501 N. Gemini Blvd.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $12 - 28

            Contact:        407-823-3070

 

SANLANDO DEPRESSION GLASS SHOW

            What:             preview and shopping event

            When:            September 19 – 6-9pm – preview

                                    20th – 9am  - 5pm

                                    21st – 10am – 4pm

            Where:          Sanford Civic Center

                                    401 E. Seminole Blvd

                                    Sanford

            Cost:              $6 for preview & shopping days

            Contact:        407-298-3355

 

BABY LOVES DISCO

            What:             dance party for children and parents

            When:            September 28 – 2pm

            Where:          Club Firestone

                        578 N. Orange Ave.

                                    Orlando

            Cost:              $12

            Contact:        407-872-0066

 

DINNER DATES FUNDRAISER

            What:             to benefit The Mustard Seed

            When:            September 28 – 6pm

            Where:          Sweetwater Golf & Country Club

                                    2700 Sweetwater Country Club Drive

                                    Longwood

            Cost:              Call for reservations

            Contact:        407-339-3283

 

 

 

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