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.
THEATER & FILM
"THE COUNTERFEITERS"
What: film screening based on a true story
When: December 7 - 2pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
AUTHOR
GLENN BECK
What: signing by host & author of The Christmas Sweater
When: December 4 - 8pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
MIKE HUCKABEE
What: signing by politician & author of Do The Right Thing
When: December 8 - noon
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
HOLDIDAY HARBOR NIGHTS
What: live jazz, wine & food tastings
When: November 28 - 6:30pm
Where: Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-503-1200
ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
When: November 30- 6m
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: http://www.orlandophil.org
ON-GOING
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
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
What: performance by the Back Festival Choir
When: December 4 - 6 - 8pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL"
What: David A. McElroy plays 37 different characters
When: December 4 - 6 - 8pm
December 7 - 2pm
Where: Seminole County Community College
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $5 - 12
Contact: 407-708-2040
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Gremlins
When: December 5 - 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of White Christmas
When: December 5 - 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; 2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
When: December 6 - 4pm - parade; tree lighting - 6pm
Where: Winter Springs Town Center
158 Tuskawilla Rd.
Winter Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-327-6593
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
What: food, musical performances, crafts for children to create
When: December 6 - 4pm
Where: Historic Downtown Longwood
130 W. Warren Ave.
Longwood
Cost: Free - Accepting canned goods for needy families
Contact: 407-260-3484
HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
When: December 6 - 4:45pm
Where: Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Facility
148 Oviedo Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: Free - ends with tree lighting at Lawton House
Contact: 407-278-4871
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
What: reception after the program
When: December 9 - 7:30pm
Where: Seminole County Community College
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-2040
ALIVE AFTER FIVE
What: street party with art & music
When: December 11 - 5 - 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
First Street
Sanford
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-302-2586
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of It's a Wonderful Life
When: December 12 - 8pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founder's Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
AFTERNOON WITH SANTA
What: holiday crafts, games & a moonwalk for children 10 & under
When: December 13 - 1 - 3pm
Where: Magnolia Park
2929 Binion Rd.
Apopka
Cost: 2 canned goods for local charities
Contact: 407-886-4231
SNOW MOUNTAIN
What: snow slope, giant slide, bounce house, face painting,
entertainment
When: December 13 - 5 - 9pm
Where: Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Facility
148 Oviedo Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: $5 before the 10th & $10 afterwards
Contact: 407-971-5568
CELEBRATION OF THE SEASON
What: snow, games, food, prizes & tree lighting with tree donated
by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida
When: December 14 - 4 - 7pm
Where: Orlando Cultural Park
560 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-206-0957 x 104
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
What: museum tour
When: December 24 - 9:30am - 4pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-6454-5311
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