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2nd Annual Celebrity Gala
Please join us for the 2nd Annual Red Carpet Celebrity Gala! The festivities will include an elegant dinner, entertainment, live and silent auction, in addition to bringing you the satisfaction of knowing you have participated in raising funds for a very worthy cause.
Lee Cockerell, former executive vice president of operations at Walt Disney World, will speak.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to CRERI to fund research that will help develop an early detection test for colon cancer, purchase many new devices needed for routine colorectal procedures, and also provide community awareness on a variety of colon health issues.
When: Saturday, Mar 13th @ 6 pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
Tickets: $100 individual
Orlando Events Guide
March brings us Daylight Savings Time, the official start of Spring (good!) and the beginning of Spring Break season. Take advantage of outdoor activities in this milder weather, as the heat will be back to brutal before we know it. This is a big month for charity events - pick your cause and walk, golf or eat to raise money! Search events by date or browse through a whole month. For more info, check out the website of the event. For a fun list of Orlando’s oldest events, click here.
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Tuesday March 09, 2010
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Albin Polasek Museum: Maidens & Monsters: The Art of Science Fiction, Adventure & Fantasy 407-647-6294 www.polasek.org The unexpected, the eerie and the uncanny will be introduced in this fresh and surprising view of American illustration, highlighting some of the exotic adventures, fantastic fables and romantic encounters told in magazines and books published between 1914 and 1995. Drawn from the acclaimed Korshak Collection, the 50 original works feature 22 pioneering illustrators including N.C. Wyeth, J. Allen St. John, Frank R. Paul, Hannes Bok, Margaret Brundage and Frank Frazetta. When: Tuesday, Nov 24th - Sunday, Apr 18th Where: The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens Admission: Included with museum admission |
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Holocaust Memorial Resource & Educational Center: Embracing the Dream 407-628-0555 www.holocaustedu.org "I have a dream..." With those four words, Dr. Martin Luther King described the world that all people of conscience strive for: A world without barriers based on prejudice and intolerance. His dream began long before that acclaimed speech, and continues well beyond his death. The leaders featured in this exhibit - local people who have carried Dr. King’s dream into the churches, schools, businesses and homes of Central Florida - have given generously of their time and talents. Through reading and hearing their stories, we are witnesses to their history. With their words and actions, they teach us about courage. When: Friday, Jan 1st - Wednesday, Mar 31st Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center Admission: Free |
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Orlando Shakespeare Theater: Hamlet 407-447-1700 www.orlandoshakes.org "To be, or not to be, that is the question..." Shakespeare’s great tragedy follows a young prince haunted by his murdered father’s ghost and driven to the edge of madness. When: Runs from Wed, Jan 27th thru Sat, Mar 13th. Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 7 pm, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 pm, Sundays @ 2 pm - Special Senior Matinees Wed, Feb 17th & Wed, Mar 3 @ 2 pm - No performances on Mondays & Tuesdays Where: Margeson Theater at the Orlando Shakespeare Center Tickets: www.orlandoshakes.org |
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Orange County Regional History Center: Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film & TV 407-836-8500 www.thehistorycenter.org Discover new ways of seeing characters as defined by their costumes in this exhibition featuring more than 40 costumes and objects spanning 60 years from Star Wars, Blade Runner, Terminator 2, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, Ghostbusters II, Batman, and many more of the most popular films and television shows of all time. Out of this World examines how costume design incorporates color, style, scale, materials, historical traditions, and cultural cues to help performers and audiences engage, in new or accepted ways, with the characters being portrayed. The 3,500 square foot exhibition features the following items: - Hat worn by Margaret Hamilton as Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz" - Jacket worn by Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" - Leather jacket worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in "The Terminator" - Embroidered robe worn by actor Joe Turkel as Eldon Tyrell in "Blade Runner" - Darth Vader cape, Jedi robe, and lightsaber from the "Star Wars" trilogy - Tunic and Sash worn by William Shatner as Captain Kirk in "Star Trek" - Costume worn by Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz in "Ghostbusters II" And much more! When: Saturday, Feb 6th thru Sunday, May 16th Where: Orange County Regional History Center Cost: Please note that the History Center will have special admission prices Feb 6th through May 16th - $12 adults; $9 seniors (60+), students & military with valid I.D.; $7 children ages 5-12, children ages 4 and under and Historical Society Members are free. Not valid for special events. |
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Orange County Regional History Center: Lights! Camera! Action! Filming in Paradise 407-836-8500 www.thehistorycenter.org Discover Florida’s surprising history in film and television, featuring artifacts from local shoots such as "Apollo 13," "Creature from the Black Lagoon, " “Meet the Fockers,” and more. Follow the Florida Walk of Fame and visit a "set” to see what’s behind the scenes. When: Saturday, Feb 6th thru Sunday, May 16th Where: Orange County Regional History Center Cost: Please note that the History Center will have special admission prices Feb 6th through May 16th - $12 adults; $9 seniors (60+), students & military with valid I.D.; $7 children ages 5-12, children ages 4 and under and Historical Society Members are free. Not valid for special events. |
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Orlando Shakespeare Theater: All’s Well That Ends Well 407-447-1700 www.orlandoshakes.org "I’ll love her dearly, ever, ever dearly." Shakespeare weaves elements of fairy and folk tales into a lively comedy about the painful nature of love, the folly of youth and the road to self-awareness. When: Play runs Wednesday, Feb 10th thru Sunday, March 14th - Wed & Thurs @ 7 pm, Fri & Sat @ 8 pm, Sun @ 2 pm - Senior Matinees Wed, Feb 24 & Wed, Mar 10 @ 2 pm - No performances on Mondays or Tuesdays. Where: Margeson Theater at the Orlando Shakespeare Center Tickets: www.orlandoshakes.org |
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Florida Museum for Women Artists: Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland 386-873-2976 www.floridamuseumforwomenartists.org Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor - organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Gainesville - Tom Southall, Curator In recent years, Maggie Taylor has emerged as one of the most accomplished and innovative masters of digital imaging processes. Using sources ranging from snapshots to 19th-century daguerreotypes and tintypes, she constructs fantastic, surreal narratives. Taylor’s composite images give fresh insight as a new set of illustrations for Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Shown: It’s always tea-time, 2006, archival pigment inkjet print, 30 x 30 inches by Maggie Taylor When: Saturday, Feb 20th - Sunday, May 2nd (closed Mondays) Where: Florida Museum for Women Artists, DeLand Admission: Free |
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Mennello Museum of American Art: Auspicious Vision: Edward Wales Root & American Modernism 407-246-4278 www.mennellomuseum.org Art collector Edward Wales Root acquired more than 227 paintings and works on paper that provide a valuable record of the artists who emerged during the "American Century". The works were created from 1896-97 to circa 1955 and were donated to the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute in 1957. They provide a visual record of how radically the artist’s vision was altered as a response to the many changes that were taking place in society. Drawn from the collection of Edward Wales Root, the exhibit will feature paintings created by Edward Hopper, Stuart Davis, Arthur Dove and Jackson Pollock. When: Friday, Feb 26th - Sunday, May 23rd Where: Mennello Museum of American Art Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 students, Free for children under 12 |
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Florida Strawberry Festival: Florida Strawberry Festival 813-754-1996 www.flstrawberryfestival.com Ranked among the Top 50 Fairs in North America, the Florida Strawberry Festival rolls out the red carpet each spring. Guests come from near and far to enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts. This year’s top-name entertainment includes Switchfoot, Roy Clark, Billy Currington, Darius Rucker, Bill Engvall, Debbie Reynolds, The Oak Ridge Boys, REO Speedwagon, Smothers Brothers, Patty Loveless, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many more. When: Thursday, Mar 4th - Sunday, Mar 14th Where: Plant City, Florida Tickets: advance gate $8 adults, $4 kids ages 6-12 - For headline entertainment ticket prices & schedule, go to flstrawberryfestival.com. |
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Orlando Magic: Orlando Magic Home Game 888-502-2153 www.orlandomagic.com Orlando Magic vs LA Clippers Where: Amway Arena When: Tuesday, Mar 9th @ 7:00 pm Tickets: See www.ticketmaster.com |
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Broadway Across America: In the Heights 407-849-2000 www.broadwayacrossamerica.com In the Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, is a sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home. With an amazing cast, incredible Tony Award-winning dancing and a thrilling Tony Award-winning score, In the Heights is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community - a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. When: Tues, Mar 9th - Sat, Mar 13th @ 8 pm, Sat, Mar 13th @ 2 pm, Sun, Mar 14th @ 1 pm & 6:30 pm Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre Tickets: $38 - $70 |
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Orlando Museum of Art: Arts Society: Saints & Sinners 407-896-4231 www.omart.org 2010 Arts Society Series: Saints & Sinners! Maya Lin: Public Art, Public Outcry These programs begin with a light brunch, followed with the lecture and an escorted tour of the galleries. Pre-registration is required, please call 407-896-4231 x261. When: Tuesday, Mar 9th - 10:30 am to 1 pm Where: Orlando Museum of Art Cost: $130, $65 members |
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King Center for the Performing Arts: The Moody Blues 321-242-2219 www.kingcenter.com With a legacy spanning four decades of recording and touring, The Moody Blues has sold in excess of 70 million albums worldwide and has been awarded an astonishing 14 platinum and gold discs. Their roster of hits includes: "Nights In White Satin," "Ride My See Saw," "I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)," "Your Wildest Dreams," and "I Know You’re Out There Somewhere," to name a few. The Moody Blues have generated sold-old tours on a consistent basis over the course of several decades, making them one of the top-grossing album and touring bands in existence. When: Tuesday, Mar 9th @ 8 pm Where: King Center for Performing Arts Tickets: $55 - $75 |
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ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex: Atlanta Braves Spring Training 407-839-3900 www.disneyworldsports.disney.go.com Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies When: Tuesday, Mar 9th @ 7:05 pm Where: Champion Stadium, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Tickets: $15 - $39 at Ticketmaster |
Wednesday March 10, 2010
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Albin Polasek Museum: Maidens & Monsters: The Art of Science Fiction, Adventure & Fantasy 407-647-6294 www.polasek.org The unexpected, the eerie and the uncanny will be introduced in this fresh and surprising view of American illustration, highlighting some of the exotic adventures, fantastic fables and romantic encounters told in magazines and books published between 1914 and 1995. Drawn from the acclaimed Korshak Collection, the 50 original works feature 22 pioneering illustrators including N.C. Wyeth, J. Allen St. John, Frank R. Paul, Hannes Bok, Margaret Brundage and Frank Frazetta. When: Tuesday, Nov 24th - Sunday, Apr 18th Where: The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens Admission: Included with museum admission |
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Holocaust Memorial Resource & Educational Center: Embracing the Dream 407-628-0555 www.holocaustedu.org "I have a dream..." With those four words, Dr. Martin Luther King described the world that all people of conscience strive for: A world without barriers based on prejudice and intolerance. His dream began long before that acclaimed speech, and continues well beyond his death. The leaders featured in this exhibit - local people who have carried Dr. King’s dream into the churches, schools, businesses and homes of Central Florida - have given generously of their time and talents. Through reading and hearing their stories, we are witnesses to their history. With their words and actions, they teach us about courage. When: Friday, Jan 1st - Wednesday, Mar 31st Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center Admission: Free |
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Orlando Shakespeare Theater: Hamlet 407-447-1700 www.orlandoshakes.org "To be, or not to be, that is the question..." Shakespeare’s great tragedy follows a young prince haunted by his murdered father’s ghost and driven to the edge of madness. When: Runs from Wed, Jan 27th thru Sat, Mar 13th. Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 7 pm, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 pm, Sundays @ 2 pm - Special Senior Matinees Wed, Feb 17th & Wed, Mar 3 @ 2 pm - No performances on Mondays & Tuesdays Where: Margeson Theater at the Orlando Shakespeare Center Tickets: www.orlandoshakes.org |
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Orange County Regional History Center: Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film & TV 407-836-8500 www.thehistorycenter.org Discover new ways of seeing characters as defined by their costumes in this exhibition featuring more than 40 costumes and objects spanning 60 years from Star Wars, Blade Runner, Terminator 2, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, Ghostbusters II, Batman, and many more of the most popular films and television shows of all time. Out of this World examines how costume design incorporates color, style, scale, materials, historical traditions, and cultural cues to help performers and audiences engage, in new or accepted ways, with the characters being portrayed. The 3,500 square foot exhibition features the following items: - Hat worn by Margaret Hamilton as Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz" - Jacket worn by Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" - Leather jacket worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in "The Terminator" - Embroidered robe worn by actor Joe Turkel as Eldon Tyrell in "Blade Runner" - Darth Vader cape, Jedi robe, and lightsaber from the "Star Wars" trilogy - Tunic and Sash worn by William Shatner as Captain Kirk in "Star Trek" - Costume worn by Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz in "Ghostbusters II" And much more! When: Saturday, Feb 6th thru Sunday, May 16th Where: Orange County Regional History Center Cost: Please note that the History Center will have special admission prices Feb 6th through May 16th - $12 adults; $9 seniors (60+), students & military with valid I.D.; $7 children ages 5-12, children ages 4 and under and Historical Society Members are free. Not valid for special events. |
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Orange County Regional History Center: Lights! Camera! Action! Filming in Paradise 407-836-8500 www.thehistorycenter.org Discover Florida’s surprising history in film and television, featuring artifacts from local shoots such as "Apollo 13," "Creature from the Black Lagoon, " “Meet the Fockers,” and more. Follow the Florida Walk of Fame and visit a "set” to see what’s behind the scenes. When: Saturday, Feb 6th thru Sunday, May 16th Where: Orange County Regional History Center Cost: Please note that the History Center will have special admission prices Feb 6th through May 16th - $12 adults; $9 seniors (60+), students & military with valid I.D.; $7 children ages 5-12, children ages 4 and under and Historical Society Members are free. Not valid for special events. |
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Orlando Shakespeare Theater: All’s Well That Ends Well 407-447-1700 www.orlandoshakes.org "I’ll love her dearly, ever, ever dearly." Shakespeare weaves elements of fairy and folk tales into a lively comedy about the painful nature of love, the folly of youth and the road to self-awareness. When: Play runs Wednesday, Feb 10th thru Sunday, March 14th - Wed & Thurs @ 7 pm, Fri & Sat @ 8 pm, Sun @ 2 pm - Senior Matinees Wed, Feb 24 & Wed, Mar 10 @ 2 pm - No performances on Mondays or Tuesdays. Where: Margeson Theater at the Orlando Shakespeare Center Tickets: www.orlandoshakes.org |
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Florida Museum for Women Artists: Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland 386-873-2976 www.floridamuseumforwomenartists.org Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor - organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Gainesville - Tom Southall, Curator In recent years, Maggie Taylor has emerged as one of the most accomplished and innovative masters of digital imaging processes. Using sources ranging from snapshots to 19th-century daguerreotypes and tintypes, she constructs fantastic, surreal narratives. Taylor’s composite images give fresh insight as a new set of illustrations for Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Shown: It’s always tea-time, 2006, archival pigment inkjet print, 30 x 30 inches by Maggie Taylor When: Saturday, Feb 20th - Sunday, May 2nd (closed Mondays) Where: Florida Museum for Women Artists, DeLand Admission: Free |
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Mennello Museum of American Art: Auspicious Vision: Edward Wales Root & American Modernism 407-246-4278 www.mennellomuseum.org Art collector Edward Wales Root acquired more than 227 paintings and works on paper that provide a valuable record of the artists who emerged during the "American Century". The works were created from 1896-97 to circa 1955 and were donated to the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute in 1957. They provide a visual record of how radically the artist’s vision was altered as a response to the many changes that were taking place in society. Drawn from the collection of Edward Wales Root, the exhibit will feature paintings created by Edward Hopper, Stuart Davis, Arthur Dove and Jackson Pollock. When: Friday, Feb 26th - Sunday, May 23rd Where: Mennello Museum of American Art Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 students, Free for children under 12 |
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Florida Strawberry Festival: Florida Strawberry Festival 813-754-1996 www.flstrawberryfestival.com Ranked among the Top 50 Fairs in North America, the Florida Strawberry Festival rolls out the red carpet each spring. Guests come from near and far to enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts. This year’s top-name entertainment includes Switchfoot, Roy Clark, Billy Currington, Darius Rucker, Bill Engvall, Debbie Reynolds, The Oak Ridge Boys, REO Speedwagon, Smothers Brothers, Patty Loveless, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many more. When: Thursday, Mar 4th - Sunday, Mar 14th Where: Plant City, Florida Tickets: advance gate $8 adults, $4 kids ages 6-12 - For headline entertainment ticket prices & schedule, go to flstrawberryfestival.com. |
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Broadway Across America: In the Heights 407-849-2000 www.broadwayacrossamerica.com In the Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, is a sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home. With an amazing cast, incredible Tony Award-winning dancing and a thrilling Tony Award-winning score, In the Heights is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community - a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. When: Tues, Mar 9th - Sat, Mar 13th @ 8 pm, Sat, Mar 13th @ 2 pm, Sun, Mar 14th @ 1 pm & 6:30 pm Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre Tickets: $38 - $70 |
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Orlando Venues: Michael Bublé 407-849-2020 www.orlandovenues.net Touring in support of his #1 selling release, “Crazy Love,“ Michael Bublé has been called “one of the most likeable performers on Earth.” Michael’s “Crazy Love Tour” will be his biggest and most exciting tour to date. His stage show is propelled by a string of smash hits including “Home,” “Everything” and his current single, “Haven’t Met You Yet.” “I’m an entertainer. . . It’s what I live for. . . I can’t wait to get back on tour. The show will be bombastic, cinematic and at the same time a very intimate experience. And besides, I can’t wait to see my fans, I’ve missed them,” said Bublé about returning to performing. When: Wednesday, Mar 10th @ 8 pm Where: Amway Arena Tickets: $49.50, $69.50, $89.50 |
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Mad Cow Theatre: Topdog/Underdog 407-297-8788 www.madcowtheatre.com Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2002, Topdog/Underdog chronicles the adult lives of two African American brothers, Lincoln and Booth, as they cope with women, work, poverty, gambling, racism, and their troubled upbringings. When: Wed, Mar 10th - Sat, Mar 13th @ 8 pm, Sunday, Mar 14th @ 3 pm (Play runs Feb 17th - Mar 14th, see other dates) Where: Stage Right, Mad Cow Theatre Tickets: $22 adults, $20 students/seniors |
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Osceola County Stadium: Houston Astros Spring Training 321-697-3200 www.springtrainingonline.com Astros vs Florida Marlins When: Wednesday, Mar 10th @ 1:05 pm Where: Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee Tickets: Dugout Box Seats, $22; Outfield Box Seats, $20; Upper Reserved Seats, $18; Outfield Reserved Seats, $15. Add $3 per ticket for Cardinals, Phillies and Yankees games. |
Thursday March 11, 2010
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Albin Polasek Museum: Maidens & Monsters: The Art of Science Fiction, Adventure & Fantasy 407-647-6294 www.polasek.org The unexpected, the eerie and the uncanny will be introduced in this fresh and surprising view of American illustration, highlighting some of the exotic adventures, fantastic fables and romantic encounters told in magazines and books published between 1914 and 1995. Drawn from the acclaimed Korshak Collection, the 50 original works feature 22 pioneering illustrators including N.C. Wyeth, J. Allen St. John, Frank R. Paul, Hannes Bok, Margaret Brundage and Frank Frazetta. When: Tuesday, Nov 24th - Sunday, Apr 18th Where: The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens Admission: Included with museum admission |
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Holocaust Memorial Resource & Educational Center: Embracing the Dream 407-628-0555 www.holocaustedu.org "I have a dream..." With those four words, Dr. Martin Luther King described the world that all people of conscience strive for: A world without barriers based on prejudice and intolerance. His dream began long before that acclaimed speech, and continues well beyond his death. The leaders featured in this exhibit - local people who have carried Dr. King’s dream into the churches, schools, businesses and homes of Central Florida - have given generously of their time and talents. Through reading and hearing their stories, we are witnesses to their history. With their words and actions, they teach us about courage. When: Friday, Jan 1st - Wednesday, Mar 31st Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center Admission: Free |
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Orlando Shakespeare Theater: Hamlet 407-447-1700 www.orlandoshakes.org "To be, or not to be, that is the question..." Shakespeare’s great tragedy follows a young prince haunted by his murdered father’s ghost and driven to the edge of madness. When: Runs from Wed, Jan 27th thru Sat, Mar 13th. Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 7 pm, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 pm, Sundays @ 2 pm - Special Senior Matinees Wed, Feb 17th & Wed, Mar 3 @ 2 pm - No performances on Mondays & Tuesdays Where: Margeson Theater at the Orlando Shakespeare Center Tickets: www.orlandoshakes.org |
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Orange County Regional History Center: Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film & TV 407-836-8500 www.thehistorycenter.org Discover new ways of seeing characters as defined by their costumes in this exhibition featuring more than 40 costumes and objects spanning 60 years from Star Wars, Blade Runner, Terminator 2, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, Ghostbusters II, Batman, and many more of the most popular films and television shows of all time. Out of this World examines how costume design incorporates color, style, scale, materials, historical traditions, and cultural cues to help performers and audiences engage, in new or accepted ways, with the characters being portrayed. The 3,500 square foot exhibition features the following items: - Hat worn by Margaret Hamilton as Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz" - Jacket worn by Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" - Leather jacket worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in "The Terminator" - Embroidered robe worn by actor Joe Turkel as Eldon Tyrell in "Blade Runner" - Darth Vader cape, Jedi robe, and lightsaber from the "Star Wars" trilogy - Tunic and Sash worn by William Shatner as Captain Kirk in "Star Trek" - Costume worn by Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz in "Ghostbusters II" And much more! When: Saturday, Feb 6th thru Sunday, May 16th Where: Orange County Regional History Center Cost: Please note that the History Center will have special admission prices Feb 6th through May 16th - $12 adults; $9 seniors (60+), students & military with valid I.D.; $7 children ages 5-12, children ages 4 and under and Historical Society Members are free. Not valid for special events. |
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Orange County Regional History Center: Lights! Camera! Action! Filming in Paradise 407-836-8500 www.thehistorycenter.org Discover Florida’s surprising history in film and television, featuring artifacts from local shoots such as "Apollo 13," "Creature from the Black Lagoon, " “Meet the Fockers,” and more. Follow the Florida Walk of Fame and visit a "set” to see what’s behind the scenes. When: Saturday, Feb 6th thru Sunday, May 16th Where: Orange County Regional History Center Cost: Please note that the History Center will have special admission prices Feb 6th through May 16th - $12 adults; $9 seniors (60+), students & military with valid I.D.; $7 children ages 5-12, children ages 4 and under and Historical Society Members are free. Not valid for special events. |
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Orlando Shakespeare Theater: All’s Well That Ends Well 407-447-1700 www.orlandoshakes.org "I’ll love her dearly, ever, ever dearly." Shakespeare weaves elements of fairy and folk tales into a lively comedy about the painful nature of love, the folly of youth and the road to self-awareness. When: Play runs Wednesday, Feb 10th thru Sunday, March 14th - Wed & Thurs @ 7 pm, Fri & Sat @ 8 pm, Sun @ 2 pm - Senior Matinees Wed, Feb 24 & Wed, Mar 10 @ 2 pm - No performances on Mondays or Tuesdays. Where: Margeson Theater at the Orlando Shakespeare Center Tickets: www.orlandoshakes.org |
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Florida Museum for Women Artists: Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland 386-873-2976 www.floridamuseumforwomenartists.org Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor - organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Gainesville - Tom Southall, Curator In recent years, Maggie Taylor has emerged as one of the most accomplished and innovative masters of digital imaging processes. Using sources ranging from snapshots to 19th-century daguerreotypes and tintypes, she constructs fantastic, surreal narratives. Taylor’s composite images give fresh insight as a new set of illustrations for Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Shown: It’s always tea-time, 2006, archival pigment inkjet print, 30 x 30 inches by Maggie Taylor When: Saturday, Feb 20th - Sunday, May 2nd (closed Mondays) Where: Florida Museum for Women Artists, DeLand Admission: Free |
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Mennello Museum of American Art: Auspicious Vision: Edward Wales Root & American Modernism 407-246-4278 www.mennellomuseum.org Art collector Edward Wales Root acquired more than 227 paintings and works on paper that provide a valuable record of the artists who emerged during the "American Century". The works were created from 1896-97 to circa 1955 and were donated to the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute in 1957. They provide a visual record of how radically the artist’s vision was altered as a response to the many changes that were taking place in society. Drawn from the collection of Edward Wales Root, the exhibit will feature paintings created by Edward Hopper, Stuart Davis, Arthur Dove and Jackson Pollock. When: Friday, Feb 26th - Sunday, May 23rd Where: Mennello Museum of American Art Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 students, Free for children under 12 |
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Florida Strawberry Festival: Florida Strawberry Festival 813-754-1996 www.flstrawberryfestival.com Ranked among the Top 50 Fairs in North America, the Florida Strawberry Festival rolls out the red carpet each spring. Guests come from near and far to enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts. This year’s top-name entertainment includes Switchfoot, Roy Clark, Billy Currington, Darius Rucker, Bill Engvall, Debbie Reynolds, The Oak Ridge Boys, REO Speedwagon, Smothers Brothers, Patty Loveless, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many more. When: Thursday, Mar 4th - Sunday, Mar 14th Where: Plant City, Florida Tickets: advance gate $8 adults, $4 kids ages 6-12 - For headline entertainment ticket prices & schedule, go to flstrawberryfestival.com. |
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Broadway Across America: In the Heights 407-849-2000 www.broadwayacrossamerica.com In the Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, is a sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home. With an amazing cast, incredible Tony Award-winning dancing and a thrilling Tony Award-winning score, In the Heights is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community - a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. When: Tues, Mar 9th - Sat, Mar 13th @ 8 pm, Sat, Mar 13th @ 2 pm, Sun, Mar 14th @ 1 pm & 6:30 pm Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre Tickets: $38 - $70 |
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Mad Cow Theatre: Topdog/Underdog 407-297-8788 www.madcowtheatre.com Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2002, Topdog/Underdog chronicles the adult lives of two African American brothers, Lincoln and Booth, as they cope with women, work, poverty, gambling, racism, and their troubled upbringings. When: Wed, Mar 10th - Sat, Mar 13th @ 8 pm, Sunday, Mar 14th @ 3 pm (Play runs Feb 17th - Mar 14th, see other dates) Where: Stage Right, Mad Cow Theatre Tickets: $22 adults, $20 students/seniors |
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Enzian: Popcorn Flicks: Fantastic Voyage 407-629-0054 www.enzian.org An important scientist is attacked by assassins and almost killed. When traditional medical methods are exhausted, a crew of scientists is shrunk to microscopic size and injected into the scientist’s body to destroy a blood clot and save his life. An exciting adventure with colorful special effects. 1966, 100 min, rated PG, directed by Richard Fleischer. The City of Winter Park and Enzian present "Popcorn Flicks", featuring classic films for the whole family. The films are FREE and open to the public. We encourage you to bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends and join us! When: Thursday, Mar 11th @ 7 pm Where: Central Park, Winter Park Admission: Free |
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Orlando Magic: Orlando Magic Home Game 888-502-2153 www.orlandomagic.com Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Where: Amway Arena When: Thursday, Mar 11th @ 8:00 pm Tickets: See www.ticketmaster.com |
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Theatre Winter Haven: Ragtime 863-294-7469 www.theatrewinterhaven.com A panoramic view of the country’s social upheaval in the first decades of the new century, RAGTIME focuses on themes of discrimination, bigotry, injustice and the pursuit of the elusive American dream through the intersecting lives of three families: one white family and affluent from New Rochelle, one black family and working class from Harlem and one Jewish immigrant family recently arrived from eastern Europe. When: Thursday, Feb 25th - Sunday, Mar 21st Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 pm, Sundays @ 2:30 pm Where: Theatre Winter Haven Tickets: $20 (Handicap Seating Available through the Box Office) |
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & North Florida: Crane’s Roost Walk for Wishes 407-622-4673 www.wishcentralfl.wish.org Mark your calendar for the 2010 Walk for Wishes. This year, with 5 locations across our chapter, we hope you will join us as we raise funds to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Every wish is unique and requires the support of the community to be fulfilled. You can sign up as an individual or gather a group of friends, family or co-workers to draft a team. When: Thursday, Mar 11th - 5:30 pm to 9 pm Where: Crane’s Roost Park, Altamonte Springs Cost: call for info |
