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
REVOLUTION
What: Hosted by the Pintura International Graffiti Conference to
raise money for the construction of the Orlando
Contemporary Museum of Art.
When: April 26 – noon – 2am
Where: 630 W. Central Studios
630 W. Central Boulevard
Orlando
Cost: $15
HIPPIES USE SIDE DOOR
When: through May 10
Where: Boom-Art Gallery
1821 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-281-0246
JURIED STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
When: through April 28
Where: Seminole Community College Fine Arts Gallery
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-2040
SPRING SHOW
What: works by Frank Milo, Stefano Cecchini, Thomas Arvid &
others
When: through April 30
Where: Grand Bohemian Gallery
325 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-581-4801
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
PUPPETS FROM THE EDGE
What: Puppetry shorts hosted by Jason Home
When April 26 - 8pm
Where: Mad Cow Theatre Company
105 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: $8
Contact: 407-297-8788
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
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
WICKED
What: touring production
When: April 23 through May 4
Tuesdays - Saturdays – 8pm
Sundays – 1pm
2pm Matinees – April 24, 26, 30
6:30pm – April 27
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
401 W. Livingston St
Orlando
Cost: $35 - 90
Contact: 407-849-2577
JOHNNY GUITAR
What: Martin Silvetri and Joel Higgins musical
When: April 17 through April 27
Thursdays – 3pm
Fridays – 8pm
Saturdays – 3 & 8pm
Sundays – 4pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: $39.5
Contact: 407-228-1220
RABBIT HOLE
What: David Lindsay-Abaire drama
When April 20 – 26
Thursdays – Saturdays – 8pm
Sundays – 2:30pm
Where: Theatre Downtown
2113 N. Orange Avenue
Orlando
Cost: $18 general admission; $15 students and seniors
Contact: 407-841-0083
AUTHORS
KIM HAHN
What: signing by the author of the Fertility Journal
When April 24 - 5pm
Where: Urban Think! Bookstore
625 E. Central Boulevard
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
LAURA & JENNA BUSH
What: Signing of their book “Read All About It!”
When: April 25 - noon
Where: Borders
600 N. Orlando Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-3300
ETC
FASHION FUNDS THE CURE
What: Fashion show to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation
When: April 22 – 6pm
Where: Saks Fifth Avenue
8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail (Florida Mall)
Orlando
Cost: $75
Contact: 813-269-0955
COLLEGE PARK FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
When: April 24 – 6 - 9:30pm
Where: Dubsdread Clubhouse
549 W. Par Street
Orlando
Cost: $50
Contact: www.CollegeParkRotary.org
AIR NAUTIQUE WAKE GAMES
What: Pro and Amateur Wakeboarding. There will also be music,
food, raffles and shopping.
Where: Orlando Water Sports
8615 Florida Rock Road
Orlando
When: April 24 – 27
9am – 11pm
Cost: Free for spectators
Contact: 407-438-5889
MARCH FOR BABIES
When: April 26 – 8am
Where: Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-5077
11TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY SYMPOSIUM
What: “Adapting to Global Climate Change”
When: April 26 – 8am – 1pm
Where: Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
83 W. Miller Street
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-423-4680
FREUHLINGS FEST
What: German Spring festival with music and refreshments
When April 26 - 2pm
Where: German American Society of Central Florida Clubhouse
381 Orange Lane
Casselberry
Cost: $4; 12 & younger free
Contact: 407-834-0574
BASH FOR BOOKS
What: Wine tasting and auction to benefit the Winter Park Public
Library
When April 26 - 7pm
Where: Winter Park Public Library
460 E. New England Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: $75
Contact: 407-623-3486
2008 FRINGE PREVIEW
What: A sneak preview of 30 of the productions of the upcoming
Fringe Festival
When: April 28 – 7 – 10pm
Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $5
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
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: Outdoor screening of Moonstruck
When May 2 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Avenue
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND PREDATORY LENDING
What: The City of Orlando will put on a presentation to educate
residents about resources available to ease the effects of
foreclosures and predatory lending practices. HUD, Freddie
Mac and Titanium Solutions will present.
When: May 3 – 9am – 1pm
Where: Northwest Community Center
3955 Country Club Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2708
KID FEST
What: activities and refreshments
When: May 3 – 10am – 3pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Altamonte Springs Drive
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
DANCING UNDER THE STARS
What: Orlando Philharmonic Ochestra
When: May 3 – 8pm
Where: The Springs
400 Woodbridge Road
Longwood
Cost: $30 advance; $35 day of show
Contact: 407-770-0071
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
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
SPRING JAZZ STROLL
When: May 10 – 7PM
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-246-2620
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
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
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Hi, Marc:
There is so much going on in Orlando that I don't know how anyone can keep up with all of it. But you certainly do a nice job of posting something for everyone on your blog! BTW, I saw Wicked with the original cast in NYC in 2004. I would recommend it ... fantastic production. Hope you get to see it if you haven't seen it already.
Sorry I missed you this past weekend when I was in Orlando. Next time I come that way, I will let you know. I will be there again in May for a few days for a convention.... I'll get the details and maybe we can meet some place.