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TODAY, Friday, July, 3, 2009
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 | UCF Conservatory Theatre: Cole!, 407-823-1500, www.theatre.ucf.edu
A fresh musical about Cole Porter, featuring his hit tunes and a story of his life, from Yale to Paris to Manhattan to Broadway to Hollywood and back again to Broadway. Enjoy great Porter standards, such as "I Love Paris," "Take Me Back to Manhattan," "Love for Sale," "Night and Day," and "I Get a Kick Out of You."
When: Thursday, July 2 - Sunday, July 5 - call for times
Where: Main Stage, UCF Conservatory Theatre
Tickets: Adults $19, Seniors $17, Students $12
Runs 07/02/2009 through 07/05/2009 | |
 | Orlando Venues: Bruce Bruce, 407-849-2000, www.orlandovenues.net
While known for his uproarious adult comedy, Bruce Bruce prides himself on not having to resort to vulgarity to get a laugh, and does family-friendly material as well. All this talent combined with a dazzling personality has earned Bruce Bruce the title "Mayor of Comedy".
When: 8:30 pm
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: $35, $40, $60 - Available at Ticketmaster | |
 | Cranes Roost at Uptown Altamonte: Red Hot & Boom, 407-571-8180, www.uptownaltamonte.com
Red Hot & Boom is the City of Altamonte Springs 14th Annual Independence Day Celebration. The event features live entertainment brought to you by XL106.7 Radio, children's activities, vendor booths, food, drink and a 25 minute fireworks display, synchronized with a mix of patriotic and today's musical hits.
Artists scheduled to appear include:
Evan Taubenfeld, Jessie James, The Cab, We the Kings, Matt Nathanson, Hey Monday, Carolina Liar, Kevin Rudolf & Parachute.
When: Friday, July 3rd from 4 - 11 pm
Where: Crane's Roost Park
Admission: Free - No coolers, personal fireworks or pets will be allowed inside the venue.
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TOMORROW, Saturday, July, 4, 2009
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| UCF Conservatory Theatre: Cole!, 407-823-1500, www.theatre.ucf.edu
A fresh musical about Cole Porter, featuring his hit tunes and a story of his life, from Yale to Paris to Manhattan to Broadway to Hollywood and back again to Broadway. Enjoy great Porter standards, such as "I Love Paris," "Take Me Back to Manhattan," "Love for Sale," "Night and Day," and "I Get a Kick Out of You."
When: Thursday, July 2 - Sunday, July 5 - call for times
Where: Main Stage, UCF Conservatory Theatre
Tickets: Adults $19, Seniors $17, Students $12
Runs 07/02/2009 through 07/05/2009 | |
 | City of Orlando: Fireworks at the Fountain, 407-246-3104, www.cityoforlando.net
Join Mayor Buddy Dyer on Saturday, July 4th for Fireworks at the Fountain, a patriotic celebration of fun, food and fanfare at Lake Eola Park! Enjoy live entertainment and an area just for kids, plus an amazing fireworks display!
Live entertainment begins at 4 p.m. and will include the K92FM "Colgate Country Showdown at the amphitheater and classic rock on the 96.5 WHTQ stage. Then at 8 pm, as a prelude to the fireworks finale, enjoy the Orlando Concert Band performing in the amphitheater. Also, on site will be six of Central Floridas top radio stations: Star 94.5, AM 580 WDBO, 98.9 WMMO, Power 95.3, 96.5 WHTQ and K92FM. The highlight of this free event will be a spectacular 15-minute fireworks finale that will begin at 9:15 pm. Commercial vendors will be displayed throughout the park and assorted food and beverage refreshments will be available for purchase.
When: Saturday, July 4th from 4 - 10 pm
Where: Lake Eola Park | |
 | Track Shack: 19th Annual July 4th Watermelon 5K Run/Walk, 407-896-1160, www.trackshack.com
It's time for fun in the sun! Gather friends, family and neighbors for a morning to celebrate our country's independence with food, and fitness! All runners receive a festive t-shirt, plentiful refreshments, ice-cold watermelon and more!
By participating in the July 4th Watermelon 5k Run & Walk, you are benefiting the Track Shack Foundation, a local, 501c(3) organization that promotes health and fitness with an emphasis on youth programs. Thank you for your support.
ARRIVE 45 min. to an Hour Early!
7:30 am: 5k (3.1 miles)
8:30 am: Watermelon Eating Contest!
8:45 am: Kids' Run
Location: Mead Garden, Winter Park
Entry Fees: Cash/Check/Credit
Through June 27 - $20
June 28 - July 3 - $24
Race day at race site - $30 cash or check only
Kids Run - FREE to all children
*Runners/walkers age 17 & under and age 65-over - $12
*Not available through online registration.
Special Entry Fee for Military Personnel - $12
Veterans, active duty and reservists from any branch of the U.S. Military. Available only with printable application. Copy of military ID required with application.
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 | Orlando Venues: 2nd Annual Orlando Kompa Festival, 407-849-2000, www.orlandovenues.net
Featuring T-Vice, Carimi, Hangout, Zenglen, Kontwol LA, Barikad Crew, Zouti, Harmonik, Gabel, Nu Look, Djakout, Kings Posse, L2, Bizniz, Allstars, Bel Rara and many more!
When: 2:00 pm
Where: Florida Citrus Bowl
Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 day of show - Available at Ticketmaster | |
 | Avalon Park: 4th of July Celebration, 407-658-6565, www.avalonpark.com
Come celebrate our nation's birthday with your friends and neighbors!
When: Saturday, July 4th from 5 - 9 pm
Where: Downtown Avalon Park
Admission: Free - food & drinks available for purchase
Festivities include:
Apple Pie Bake-Off (sponsored by Davis Bakery)
Hot Dog Eating Contest
Bike Parade
Wet/Dry Bounce Park
Community Performances
Fireworks at 9 pm (sponsored by Brighthouse) | |
 | Central Florida Zoo: Red, White & Zoo, 407-323-4450 x136, www.centralfloridazoo.org
Come celebrate the 4th of July and the Central Florida Zoo's 34th Birthday with live music, games, food, children's crafts, face painting, magic, waterslide, zoo animal encounters and a watermelon-eating contest.
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Central Florida Zoo, Sanford
Admission: Regular paid zoo admission | |
 | Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce: Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, 352-383-2165, www.mountdora.com
Join us for an old fashioned celebration of our Independence Day with a parade at 10am, live music in the park and fireworks at dusk! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mount Dora.
When: Parade starts at 10:00 am, fireworks at dusk
Where: Downtown Mount Dora | |
 | Lakeside Inn: 126th Independence Day Celebration, 352-383-4101, www.lakeside-inn.com
Join us for the great American cook-out and enjoy the sights and sounds... stilt walkers, balloon artists, jugglers, patriotic dancers, Key Club dunk tank, and more!
When: Saturday, July 4th from 5 - 8 pm
Where: The Historic Lakeside Inn, Mount Dora
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 | Celebration Town Center: A Flashback 4th of July, 407-566-4007, www.celebrationtowncenter.com
Travel back in time to an era when Pong was a state-of-the-art video game, Disco was king, Star Wars was a cinematic sensation and the whole world was just getting to know The Brady Bunch !
Come experience the 70s all over again as Celebration Town Center celebrates July 4th with A Flashback 4th of July-Tribute to the 70s. The event begins at 5:00 PM and the 70s themed fireworks show will get under way at 9:30 PM.
There will be a 70s costume contest at 7:30 PM, so break out your leisure suits, your halter tops, or whatever you can find and come dressed to impress. It will also feature a fireworks spectacular set to the theme of the 70s best loved music, and a concert by local favorites-The Reflections Band beginning at 6:00 PM.
There will be something for people of all ages as Town Centers KidZone will feature an assortment of inflatable games for kids and teens that will include a jousting area, interactice games, face painting and more. And the Radio Disney Road Crew will be on hand with great prizes, cool contests and interactive fun for the whole family.
Additional music will be offered by The Dixieland Jazz Band. This unique group, made up of former members of the Rosie OGradys Good Time Band offers patriotic music for the whole family.
And don't miss Gina Marie Incandela at 6 pm, as she performs our National Anthem. Gina Marie is known as the Orlando Magics lucky charm .
When: Parade at 9 am, other festivities from 5 - 11 pm
Where: Celebration Town Center | |
 | City of Winter Park: Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, 407-599-3275, www.cityofwinterpark.org
Join family and friends at the Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in Central Park, sponsored by the City of Winter Park and Embarq.
Thanks to generous support from the Morse Foundation, the Bach Festival Orchestra and Choir will perform patriotic favorites for all patrons to enjoy. Wear your red, white, and blue to enjoy a Winter Park tradition. Festivities will include live patriotic music, horse-drawn wagon rides, and much more. Hot dogs, watermelon and beverages will be served at 11 am. Childrens activities will include fun-filled games and the annual childrens bicycle parade.
You're also invited to attend the Independence Day Open House at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. The museum, which houses the worlds most comprehensive collection of work by American artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, will provide FREE admission to its galleries from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
When: Saturday, July 4th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Central Park in Downtown Winter Park
Cost: FREE
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| UCF Conservatory Theatre: Cole!, 407-823-1500, www.theatre.ucf.edu
A fresh musical about Cole Porter, featuring his hit tunes and a story of his life, from Yale to Paris to Manhattan to Broadway to Hollywood and back again to Broadway. Enjoy great Porter standards, such as "I Love Paris," "Take Me Back to Manhattan," "Love for Sale," "Night and Day," and "I Get a Kick Out of You."
When: Thursday, July 2 - Sunday, July 5 - call for times
Where: Main Stage, UCF Conservatory Theatre
Tickets: Adults $19, Seniors $17, Students $12
Runs 07/02/2009 through 07/05/2009 | |
 | Hard Rock Live: Beres Hammond w/Maxi Priest & The New Culture, 407-351-5483, www.hardrock.com/live2
Enjoy the live music of reggae singer Beres Hammond of Jamaica.
When: 6:00 pm
Where: Hard Rock Live Orlando
Tickets: Available at the Hard Rock Live box office and all Ticketmaster locations. For more information call 407-351-5483. Reserved Balcony Tables are only available through the Hard Rock Live box office. | |
 | Orlando Philharmonic: The Orlando Bolshoi Theatre Violinists Ensemble, 407-896-6700, www.orlandophil.org
From our Sounds of Summer series - this all female ensemble performs the music of Tchaikovsky, Telemann, De Falla, Kreisler and more...
Olga Feroni, director
When: 7:00 pm
Where: Margeson Theater
Tickets: $26, $37 adults - $13, $18.50 students - $23, $33 senior citizens
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 | Orlando Museum of Art: Looking Together: Celebrate Americana!, 407-896-4231 x261, www.omart.org
Beat the heat and extend your celebration of our nation's birthday! Join us for a full afternoon of activities at the OMA. At 1 pm Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs, will present a lecture on America's art masters of the 18th and 19th centuries. At 2 pm, participants will tour the American collection with special emphasis on portraiture and landscape painting. At 3 pm participants will indulge in red, white and blue refreshments as they watch a video on American art.
When: Wednesday, July 8, 1 pm - 4 pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
Admission: $15.00 - must register by July 2 -
call 407-896-4231 x261
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