What’s Happening in Central Florida - August 19, 2008 |
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.
MUSIC
MUSICIANS OF THE
What: benefit concert for Linda Van Buren
When: August 23 – 7pm
Where:
Cost: $25 donation
Contact: 407-770-0071
SILENT RAVE
What: bring your own music event
When: August 23 – 7:17pm
Where: UCF Arena
50
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-227-3045
ETC
FASHION SHOW
What: benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
When: August 22 – 9pm
Where: Rix Lounge @ Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-939-3806
MICHAEL WINSLOW
What: comedy to benefit Base Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation
When: August 22 – 8pm
Where: Bonkerz
Holiday Inn
230 W. SR 436
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-629-2665
TOURNAMENT OF HOPE
What: golf tourney to benefit medical funds for Cleo Spoon
When: August 27th – 8:30am
Where: Celebration Golf Club
Celebration
Cost: $75
Contact: 407-566-4653
ON-GOING
JUSTICE ILLUMINATED: THE ART OF ARTHUR SZYK
When: M-Th – 9am – 4pm
Fri – 9am – 1pm
Sun – 1pm – 4pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Research and
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
ORLANDO POETRY GROUP
What: open mike
When: first Tuesday – 7pm
Where: The Daily Grind Coffee House & Cafe
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-839-4009
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where:
Cost: Free to OMA members; $45 individuals; $30 students
Contact: 407-896-4231
STORYTELLING AT
What: for 18 months to 5 yearsold
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where:
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown
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
NIGHT OF THE NIGHTWOLF
What: sketch comedy
When: August 30 – 9:30pm
Where: Stardust Video and Coffee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3393
DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY
When: September 5 - 7
Where: Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia
Cost: $15 - 40
Contact: 407-849-2020
DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS
What: romantic movie outdoors; bring a dinner picnic basket,
blanket and a chair; concessions also available
When: September 5 – gates open at 6pm; movie starts at 8:30
Where:
Cost: $7 adults; 2 school-age children; free for garden members
Contact: 407-246-2620
FIREBALL ROBERTS MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
What: car show & auction to benefit the Museum of the Apopkans
When: September 6 – 9am-6pm
Where: NW Recreation Complex
Apopka
Cost: $10; children 11 & younger – free
Contact: 407-703-1707
HAT & MARTINIS FOR HOPE
What: gala to benefit Kids Beating Cancer
When: September 6 – 6pm
Where:
Cost: $150
Contact: 407-966-9700
HEADDRESS BALL
What: gala to benefit Hope & Health of
When: September 6 – 6pm – 2:30am
Where: Championsgate Golf Course
Cost: $200
Contact: 407-645-2577
SIGNATURE CHEF’S GOURMET GALA & AUCTION
What: to benefit the March of Dimes
When: September 10 – 6pm
Where: Portofino Bay Hotel
Cost: $175
Contact: 407-599-5077
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Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
