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
PROVOCATIVE PAIRINGS
What: art from different periods, media & point of view side by side
When: September 20 - November 2
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
http://www.omart.org
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-588-1260
THEATER
CURTAINS UP
What: auction and theater performances to benefit the Winter Park
Playhouse
When: November 2 - 6:30pm
Where: University Club
841 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $75 (includes $25 of bidding bucks)
Contact: 407-645-0145
LITERARY
ROMANCING THE HOLIDAYS
What: signing by more than 20 romance novelists
When: November 1 - 2 - 5pm
Where: Altamonte Springs Mall
451 E. Altamonte Drive
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-261-0213
ORLANDO POETRY GROUP
What: open mike with poet Amy Watkins
When: November 4 - 7:30pm
Where: The Daily Grind
3060 SR. 436
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-774-7463
FOOD
WINEMAKER'S DINNER
What: with Peter Mondavi, Jr.
When: October 29 - 7pm
Where: Old Hickory Steakhouse
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy
Kissimmee
Cost: $65
Contact: 407-586-1600
FUNDRAISER
NEANDERTHAL BALL
What: interactive gala to benefit the Orlando Science Center
When: November 1 - 7pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $100
Contact: 407-514-2272
ETC
AIA ORLANDO POWWOW
What: Native American celebration with music and entertainment
When: Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 - 10am - 10pm
November 2- 10am - 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4601 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: $6 adults; 4 students, seniors & military; 3 children & military
in uniform
Contact: 407-327-8207
FAMILY FUN DAY
What: rides and games
When: November 1 - 10am - 2pm
Where: Blanchard Park
2451 N. Dean Road
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-6249
NIGHT OF THE NIGHTWOLF
What: sketch comedy
When: November 1 - 9pm
Where: Stardust Video and Coffee
1842 E. Winter Park Rd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3393
FIESTA IN THE PARK
What: food, fun arts & crafts
When: November 1 - 10am - 5pm
2nd - noon - 5pm
Where: Lake Eola
Rosalind & Robinson
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-649-3152
LAKE MARY-HEATHROW FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
What: artists, classic cars, food, music and entertainment
When: November 1 - 9am - 5pm
2nd - 10am - 5pm
Where: Oval Park
W. Lake Mary Blvd
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-444-0484
WINTER PARK CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
What: car show
When: November 2 - 10am - 5pm
Where: Downtown Winter Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-649-9190
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
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of Dirty Dancing
When: November 7 - 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; 2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
CANINE CANCER AWARENESS PET FAIR
What: to benefit the American Cancer Society
When: November 8 - 10am - 1pm
Where: Doctor's Dog Park
21 N. Highland Ave.
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-703-1741
SPACE AND AIR SHOW
What: featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds & others
When: November 8 & 9 - 1 - 4pm
Where: Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex
SR 405
Titusville
Cost: Adults/children - Advance - 15/12; Day of the Show - 20/15
Contact: 321-449-4400
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Labyrinth
When: November 13 - 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of Casablanca
When: November 14 - 8pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founder's Square Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
ORLANDO FOOD & WINE FEST
When: November 15 - noon - 9pm
16th - noon - 6pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $10 advance; 15 at the gate - both good for both days
Contact: 407-647-5557
DANCING FOR DREAMS
What: dance competition to benefit Give Kids the World
When: November 15 - 7:30pm
Where: SeaWorld Ports of Call
7007 Sea World Drive
Orlando
Cost: Call for sponsorships
Contact: 407-396-1114
TURKEY TROT
What: family friendly games and storytelling
When: November 16 - noon - 5pm
Where: Dr. Phillips Marketplace
Della Drive Circle
Orlando
Cost: $15 - 25
Contact: 407-239-7411
9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE
What: original artwork by faculty & students - photography,
scultures, jewelry, paintings & drawings, ceramics, etc.
When: November 15 - 9am - 5pm
16th 11am - 4pm
Where: Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd.
Winter Park
Cost: Free - a portion of the proceeds benefit the school
Contact: 407-671-1886
CENTRAL FLORIDA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
When: November 16 - 17
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $10 single screening; 35 - 60 four screening passes
Contact: 407-629-1088
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
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