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Friday, October 2
VarieTEASE Coincidences
“When coincidences pile up…, one cannot help being impressed by them – for the greater the number of terms in such a series, or the more unusual its character, the more improbable it becomes.” CARL GUSTAV JUNG Come celebrate three years of The Venue with the 54th installment of VarieTEASE. With a small cast of four, COINCIDENCES is a trip back to basics for VarieTEASE, telling an incredibly emotive tale through little more than sound and movement. Starring: Blue Star,…
Second Annual Florida Bookstore Day
Support your local independent bookstore! The second annual Florida Bookstore Day will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Bookstores throughout the state will host author readings and book signings, workshops, sales and other literary events. More information to be announced. Visit http://www.wordierthanthou.com.
Paper Goat Post Grand Opening
We’ve got something to celebrate at Paper Goat Post! It’s finally time to see what’s #behindthepostcard at Ivanhoe Village’s newest retail location. Join us as we celebrate our store Grand Opening with refreshments, giveaways, raffle, and more!!! Friday * Saturday * Sunday October 2nd – 4th Store Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM Sunday 12 PM – 5 PM Address: 1215 N. Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32804 Find out more about us at http://www.papergoatpost.com
The Friends of the Mennello Museum present “The Art of Fashion,” featuring a Gucci Runway Fashion Preview
The Friends of the Mennello Museum of American Art present “The Art of Fashion” annual fundraiser. Join the Friends of the Mennello Museum support organization for a Gucci Fashion Preview followed by a gourmet luncheon. A Gucci Pop-Up Store as well as auction items will be available. Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Tickets: $125 Table of 10: $1,250 http://www.mennellomuseum.com/gala.html
The Return of Papa Midnite
Papa Midnight (n.) 1. 9% Coconut Vanilla Almond Imperial Stout 2. Our #1 rated beer on Untappd 3. Black by popular demand October 2nd
FAVO First Friday Art Show and Market
36 art studios open for public viewing, food trucks, live music, children’s fun art projects. Family friendly event
2015 FALL OPP Swap & Shop
FALL is HERE and you know you want to get rid of some stuff add some New / Fresh things to your Wardrobe. We are SO glad to be partnering w Eco Rollins again! Photo by: @dougjackson **** NEW LOCATION AT ROLLINS // We are growing and will be in the Alfond Sports Center **** We can’t park in that parking lot in front of the Sports Center, but you can drop off any additional items there and then park…
OrlandoiX Opening Party
It’s downtown’s biggest celebration of the biggest tech event in the southeast. Celebrate your city and its growing reputation as a technology hub at the opening party of the Orlando Interactive Experience! Feel the energy and music courtesy of Red Bull. And score some free swag to wear at the festival. TECHnically speaking, it’ll be the best party ever.
Saturday, October 3
Travel the Backroads to Historic Places Along the St. Johns River
Travel the Backroads to Historic Places Along the St. Johns River A Photography Workshop with Peter Schreyer October 3rd 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday Carpool from Crealdé campus Registration deadline: Saturday, September 26 Members $95, Non-members $115 #WKPH12 Explore hidden architectual and cultural treasures along the back roads of Volusia and Lake counties that provide a contemporary window to the region’s past and rich heritage. Participants cross the St. Johns River on a 19th-century ferry and travel on a…
Kelly Park’s 9th Annual Cardboard Canoe Regatta
Cardboard… Duct Tape… Chilly Rock Springs… Ye build it, ye race it, arrrgh! Register through October 1st for Kelly Park’s 9th Annual Cardboard Canoe Regatta! This fun-filled event will be held on October 3rd, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with the race starting at 1 p.m. Teams of five pirates may register; all participants must be 12 years or older. “Boat artists” may be under age 12 and are not included in the team member count. Cost is $50 per…
Pedalpalooza & Pancake Breakfast!
Ivanhoe Village Main Street (IVMS) presents Pedalpalooza, a day of riding through our beautiful neighborhood by bicycle, followed by breakfast! The day will start with a bicycle safety check at Retro City Cycles at 9 am, followed by a family-friendly bike ride through Ivanhoe Village (~6 miles) leaving at 9:30 am. After the ride, please join us for a pancake breakfast at The Hammered Lamb! Cost is $15/person for adults, $7 for kids 2-12 years, with all proceeds benefitting IVMS.…
Dapper Day – Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Dapper Day Orlando is happening October 3rd at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Come dressed in your absolute best! For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/DapperDay?fref=ts
The Flax Wall Project
Watch Orlando’s best muralists as they paint the Flax Walls Live! The event will host 3D printing, interactive stations, food + drink, music, raffles, free samples, face painting and so much more.
Public Art Space
Join artists, activists, and community members for a day of fun and creativity! Make your own People’s Climate March artwork and learn about the Orlando’s People’s Climate movement. Limited art supplies available, so we encourage to bring your own! For more information call Yulissa at 321-800-2095.
Orlando Most Authentic Oktoberfest
It’s Oktoberfest! For all you devotees of Oompa-pa bands, German beer, Bavarian style food, lively crowds and Chicken dancing – do we have the fest for you! If you are looking for authenticity, this is the place to come. Join us in our Biergarten where you will find fabulous German food, plenty of Hofbrau Beer on tap, schunkeling , toasting to Ein Prosit, and live musical entertainment all day long, which when combined brings out the best in fest camaraderie.…
Blocktoberfest 2015
Downtown Orlando’s newest soon-to-be tradition is coming Saturday, October 3rd: it’s Oktoberfest! Every year on the first Saturday of October, you will now find multiple ways to celebrate one of the oldest drinking holidays on the planet. Places all over downtown will be hosting separate but equally festive celebrations to enjoy brats, beer and Jagermeister. Grab some steins at any participating location or you can join the Oktoberfest Pub Crawl and visit them all. Drinking all day for a foreign…
Okto’beer’fest Dinner with The Bias Palate
The five-course, five beer dinner will be held amidst fermenters and bright tanks. 1st Course: Oktoberfest meat board Oktoberfest / German Lager / ABV 5.6% 2nd Course: Scallop with red cabbage & hazelnut-yogurt sauce Miami Weiss / Wheat Beer / ABV 3.6% / IBU 11 3rd Course: Pork belly & spinach fettuccine with corn & basil Grateful Pumpkin / Seasonal Ale / ABV 5.3% / IBU 29 4th Course: Braised local lamb shoulder with broccoli puree Eminent Domain / Scottish…
Functionally Literate presents: Padgett Powell
Celebrate 3 years of Functionally Literate, plus Florida Bookstore Day, and the release of Padgett Powell’s latest book: Cries for Help, Various. Readings begin shortly after 7pm and feature: Padgett Powell, Rebecca Evanhoe & Beth McKee. Free & open to the public. Beer & wine by donation. Books for sale by Bookmark It Bookstore. Book signing to follow the reading. *** This event is part of Burrow Press’ 5-year anniversary double-header. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to Burrow, or purchasing…
Orlando City SC vs. Montreal Impact
For the third time this season, Orlando City take on the Montreal Impact.
Sunday, October 4
Galloway Marathon/Half Marathon Training Program
The Training Program will start on Saturday, June 6, 2015 and end on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Join us for the Program kickoff on October 4 at the Glenridge Middle School track. This is open to the public, so you can join us for the kickoff and register that morning! The Galloway training method is a unique run/walk/run style of training that minimizes injuries and enables participants to achieve their goal of completing a marathon or half marathon. The training…
Orlando Farmers Market
The Official Downtown Orlando Farmers Market since 1987. The Orlando Farmers Market is home to a vibrant marketplace including over 50 vendors year-round. You’ll find seasonal farm fresh produce from local growers, as well as baked goods, cheeses, and other specialty foods. Plus, a variety of locally made arts, crafts, and homemade goods. The Orlando Farmers Market is dog friendly and the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon with the family around beautiful Lake Eola in the heart of…
Introduction to Metal Folding and Forging
Introduction to Metal Folding and Forging A Jewelry Workshop with Stefan Alexandres October 4th 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday Studio 7 Registration deadline: One week prior. Members $60, non-members $80 #WKT22, Fall I Session Use hammers, mini-anvils and fire to shape from flat copper sheets a three-dimensional form without a mold or stamps. The instructor mentors students on how to use the metal-folding technique for creating a variety of three-dimensional pieces in copper by folding, hammering, forming and forging.…
Biodynamic Beekeeping for Beginners – Part One
This class is about bee-centric biodynamic beekeeping based on honey bee/ bee stewardship and education. Students will be introduced to honey bee biology, colony dynamics, importance of comb, the colony as a super organism, native bees, beekeeping equipment and clothing, honey bee parasites, hive type variations, native bee homes, hive location and installation, nucs vs. packages, common honey bee parasites, integrated pest management (IPM), backyard/urban beekeeping, laws and registrations….plus much more. There will be a multimedia presentation, a live honey…
OktoberFEAST!
Feast is teaming up with Redlight Redlight to bring you OktoberFEAST! We’ve been asleep for a while but we’re back and as excited as ever. The culinary team of Brett Banta, Andres Corton, Jenny Banta, and Jes Tantalo are creating an Oktoberfest inspired meal that you’ll enjoy with an Oktoberfest Lager brewed in house by the one and only Brent Hernandez of Redlight Redlight. In keeping with the tradition of Feast everything from the food to the beer will be…
