This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time.
ART & LITERATURE
CREATURE OF HABIT OPENING
What: Gar BaiLey presents new paintings
When: Nov 13 - 7 - 9pm; runs through Dec. 8th
Where: Taste Restaurant
717 W. Smith St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-0646
www.TasteCP.com
10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE
What: photography, ceramics, painting, drawings, jewelry & sculptures
When: Nov 14 - 9am - 5pm
15th - 11am - 4pm
Where: Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
CENTRAL FLORIDA HISTORY
What: panel of local authors will discuss Central Florida's history
When: Nov 14 - 10am
Where: Orange Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
HISTORY CENTER BOOK CLUB: THE LAST TIMICUAN
What: Author Fredric M. Hitt discusses his book about the early Native Americans of Florida
When: Nov 14 - 3 - 5pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-8500
www.TheHistoryCenter.org
MIKE HUCKABEE SIGNING
What: former Republican presidential candidate makes an appearance to promote his book, A Simple Christmas
When: Nov 16 - 8pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
THEATER & MOVIES
FARM TO TABLE
What: screening of the documentary Food Fight and food by chef Josh Oakley
When: Nov 15 - 12:30 - 2pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $18
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org
MUSIC
ANTI-POP MUSIC FESTIVAL
What: Dozens of indie and experimental bands converge on venues around town
When: Nov 11 - 14
Where: Back Booth
37 W. Pine St.
Orlando
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-999-2570
www.AntiPopMusicFestival.com
ROCKIN' IN THE PASTURE
What: Three-day music and camping fest to raise money for an outdoor classroom at the Wekiwa Springs State Park
When: Nov 13 - 15
Where: Rock Springs Run State Reserve
30601 CR 433
Sorrento
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-884-2008
WOULDN'T IT BE LOVERLY: THE MUSIC OF LERNER & LOWE
What: Broadway at the Plaza reviews the best works of the two hit musical writers
When: Nov 14 - 4 & 7pm
15th - 2pm
Where: The Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: $25 - 35
Contact: 407-228-1220
ORLANDO BRASS QUINTET
When: Nov 15 - 7:30PM
Where: Timucua White House
2000 S. Summerlin Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-851-2847
www.Timucua.com
LECTURE
THE ROLE OF STATE GOVERNMENTS IN ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS
What: presented by global business executive Adis Vila
When: Nov 10 - 7pm
Where: Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2000
BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN: MICHAEL ROTHFELD
What: President of the nonprofit organization Florida Veterans Programs & Projects discusses the work on the documentary Korea: Forgotten War, Remembered Heroes
When: Nov 12 - noon - 1pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-8500
www.TheHistoryCenter.org
VETERANS DAY
VETERANS DAY PARADE
What: marching bands & floats
When: Nov 11 - 10am
Where: Downtown Orlando
Livingston & Orange to left on Central & left on Rosalind ending at Livingston
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-3720
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
What: lunch will be served after the ceremony honoring our veterans
When: Nov 11 - 11am
Where: Starke Lake Gazebo
125 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3100
VERTERANS DAY PANEL DISCUSSION
What: veterans will discuss their experiences & the current state of the military with refreshments & cake
When: Nov 11 - 6pm
Where: Orange County Library System
12000 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
HEALTH
STEP OUT WALK TO FIGHT DIABETES
What: Wellness expo and walk for awareness about the disease
When: Nov 14 - 7am
Where: Loch Haven Park
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free - reservations required
Contact: 407-660-1926 x 3054
BREAST CANCER LECTURE
What: physicians will discuss, prevention, diagnosis & treatment
When: Nov 17 - 6:30pm
Where: Florida Hospital Apopka
201 N. Park Ave.
Apopka
Cost: Free - reservations required
Contact: 407-303-1700
NATURE
ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURE - SCOTT MARLOWE
What: discussion of cryptozoology and paleontology analyzing accounts of strange animal encounters
When: Nov 12 - 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-948-3994
BROMELIAD SHOW & SALE
What: seminars & hourly raffles
When: Nov 14 - 9am - 4pm
Where: Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
5445 Forbes Place
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-348-2139
OWL FEST
What: hooting contest, face painting, crafts, live music, bounce house & flight demonstrations
When: Nov 14 -10am - 3pm
Where: Avian Reconditioning Center
323 W. Lester Rd
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-461-1056
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING
What: plant selection, fertilization, irrigation, etc. presented by University of Florida IFAS extension
When: Nov 14 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
17th - 6 - 8pm
Where: North Orange Library
1211 E. Semoran Blvd.
Apopka
Cost: Free - registration required
Contact: 407-835-7481
AUTUMN STROLL
What: Live jazz accompanies a walk through the gardens with only the moon (and some candles) to light the way
When: Nov 14 - 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $19
Contact: 407-246-2620
FOOD, BEER & WINE
OLE!
What: Spanish tapas, wine and dancing gala
When: Nov 12 - 7 - 9pm
Where: Tastings: A Wine Experience
111 N. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-999-9950
www.AWineExperience.com
SUNSHINE CHALLENGE
What: Central Florida Home Brewers beer tasting & competition
When: Nov 13 - 7 - 11pm
Where: Holiday Inn
5905 S. Kirkman Rd
Orlando
Cost: $25 advance; $35 at the door
Contact: 407-351-3333
ORLANDO FOOD & WINE FEST
What: over 35 restaurants represented - food, wine & music
When: Nov 14 - noon - 9pm
15th - noon - 6pm
Where: Lake Eola & Robinson St.
Orlando
Cost: advance - $15 2-day pass; $10 day pass; $15 day of the event; food & beverages $2 - $6
Contact: www.OrlandoFoodandWineFest.com
DISTINGUISHED CHEF BUFFET
When: Nov 15 - 11am - 1pm
Where: Rosen College of Hospitality Management
9907 Universal Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $22.50
Contact: 407-903-8165
FUNDRAISERS
PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ
What: gala with dancing and fashion show to benefit Maitland non-profit organizations
When: Nov 13 - 7:30pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $50 advance; $75 at the door
Contact: 407-677-1425
FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB 2009
What: Run up the 25-stories of the downtown Bank of America building to raise money for the American Lung Association
When: Nov 14 - 8:30am
Where: Bank of America Center
390 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $25 registration with $100 fundraising minimum
Contact: 407-244-7041
www.FightForAirClimbOrlando.org
10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE
What: art, photography, ceramics, paintings, sculptures, etc. benefitting the Creadle School of Art
When: Nov 14 - 9am - 5pm
15th - 11am - 4pm
Where: Creadle School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
ISLAND HOP
What: to benefit Special Olympics Florida
When: Nov 14 - 6 - 10pm
Where: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy
Kissimmee
Cost: $100
Contact: 407-756-3626
ETC.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT GAME NIGHT
What: game questions, prizes, wine & appetizers
When: Nov 11 - 5:30 - 7pm
Where: University Club & Art Gallery
841 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-6149
ALIVE AFTER 5: SEAFOOD HARVEST
What: Street party celebrating the bounty of the sea
When: Nov 12 - 5 - 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
Sanford Ave & First St
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-302-2586
GEM, MINERAL & JEWELRY SHOW
What: The Central Florida Gem and Mineral Society present a weekend of demonstrations, custom jewelry, fossil displays, door prizes and more
When: Nov 13 - 1 - 8pm
14th - 10am - 8pm
15th - 10am - 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $4
Contact: 407-295-3247
PLANT AND CRAFT SALE
What: lunch and refreshments available
When: Nov 14 -9am - 3pm
Where: Orlando Garden Club
710 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-422-6284
FAMILY FESTIVAL
What: arts, crafts, food, inflatables, toddler area & entertainment
When: Nov 15 - 10am - 5pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-0923
PLAN AHEAD
WINTER VEGETABLE GARDENING
What: with Tom MacCubbin
When: Nov 17 - 6:30pm
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
FASHION SHOW & SILENT AUCTION
What: to benefit the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
When: Nov 19 - 5pm
Where: Plaza Cinema Café
155 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $30 advance; $40 at the door
Contact: 407-422-1535
ORANGE AUDUBON PROGRAM - BRINGING BACK THE INDIGO SNAKE
What: by Fred Antonio
When: Nov 19 - 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-5742
BIRDING WALK
What: 2 mile hike - bring lunch, drink & birding gear
When: Nov 21 - 8:40am at the tram stop in parking lot on Magnolia Homes Rd.
Where: Lake Lotus Park
1153 Lake Lotus Park Rd
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-851-5416
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