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Friday, April 22
Lecture w/CFAM Curator Amy Galpin
Some of the most popular images collected by individuals are depictions of water. Ocean imagery, in particular, resonates among cultures. Join Dr. Amy Galpin for a presentation that examines depictions of water by nineteenth-century American painters and focuses on the themes of romance and industry across numerous canvases. Free Admission and open to the Community. Please share this event with your friends, family, and colleagues! The Cornell Fine Arts Museum is located on the Rollins College campus. No reservations or…
Nerdy Karaoke at The Geek Easy
Grab a burger or a beer and sing your heart out at our weekly Nerdy Karaoke night! Drink specials all night! No cover! This Event is 21+ Hosted by Dick Steel. Song List @ nerdykaraoke.com
OVARYact, Orlando! : A Benefit Show
A Benefit To Raise Awareness & Fund Ovarian Cancer Research and Treatments. Ovarian cancer is the #1 killer of all gynecological cancers, and 90% of women die within 10 years of diagnosis. Our friends at Will’s Pub are hosting this event to spread awareness and raise donations for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Come out for live music, a silent auction full of great prizes, art, and more! When diagnosed at the localized stage, 5 year survival is 93%. However,…
Saturday, April 23
Run for the Trees Jeannette Genius McKean Memorial 5k
Join us for a Run for the Trees 5k run/walk, which is a unique point to point event. 7:30 am 5k (3.1 miles) 8:45 am: Kids Run (Free) 9:15 am: Awards Presentation The last mile is on the tree-canopied, wilderness dirt road of Genius Drive. This privately owned glimpse of old Florida is opened to the public only once a year, for this event. All finishers receive a young tree! Showalter Field 2525 Cady Way Winter Park, FL 32792 Entry…
Travel the Backroads to Historic Places Along the Yearling Trail
Travel the Backroads to Historic Places Along the Yearling Trail A Photography Workshop with Peter Schreyer crealde.org Saturday, April 23 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Carpool from Crealdé campus Members $95, Non-members $115 #WKPH26 – Spring Session Explore hidden architectural and cultural treasures in the landscape and the communities immortalized by legendary Florida writer Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. The workshop will provide a contemporary window to the region’s past and rich heritage. Photographic opportunities include natural and man-made landscapes, local landmarks, as well…
Final weekend of “David Rogers’ Big Bugs”!
Join us for the final weekend of “David Rogers’ Big Bugs” at Leu Gardens! These are not your average garden gnomes. The gargantuan scale bugs are created using all-natural materials such as trees, saplings and branches. A free, self-guided Insect Hunt Adventure Guide will be available at Garden House throughout the exhibition’s run, giving clues for insect investigators of all ages to follow as they discover the Big Bugs hiding throughout the gardens. Big Bugs is included in the daytime…
Writing Workshop with A&H’s Writer-in-Residence
Aspiring writers of any level! Join the Art & History Museums – Maitland’s Writer-in-Residence Danny Powell for an intriguing workshop called “Storytelling with fo(u)nd memories: using photographs to jumpstart your writing”! Have you ever wanted to write creatively but just didn’t know where to begin? Using found photographs – or even your own – is a great way to get inspired to write both fiction and non-fiction short stories. Through fun and imaginative writing exercises, this workshop will help aspiring…
The Standard Bazaar & Eclectic Swap-meet
We’re in the final stretch of opening the Standard Motorcycle Co-op garage and thought a great way to kick everything off was with some awesome events and pre-parties that all lead up to the Cafe Moto Orlando Revival Rally, which will take place here at Standard at the end of June! SO, FIRST UP IS THE STANDARD BAZAAR! Got a garage full of motorcycle parts? How about some cool old car parts? Bring em! What about records, furniture or other…
Environmental Panels at Central Florida Earth Day 2016!
An integral piece of Central Florida Earth Day is seven unique environmental panels in the Speakers Tent, featuring environmental and social justice activists, educators, writers, elected and government officials, scientists, community organizers, urban farmers, and more! Come hear from the inspiring group of leaders and visionaries assembled to speak from diverse perspectives, on a wide-range of issues facing our community, state, nation, and world. Environmental Panels will begin each hour of the event, on the hour, starting at 11am! The…
Sixth Annual Kidsfest
Kidsfest is a fun-filled day of creative and interactive activities for kids of all ages. Throughout the district, families will find an array of workshops and hands on activities where kids can make art, create music, cook, craft and so much more.
German Fest 2016
t’s German Fest time!! Springtime 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 Hofbräu Beer on tap, schunkeling , toasting to Ein Prosit, and live musical entertainment all day long, which when combined brings out the best…
SECOND SHOW: Steve Martin & Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life, with The Steep Canyon Rangers
Steve Martin & Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life, with The Steep Canyon Rangers Second Performance Added Due To Popular Demand Public On-Sale for 2nd Show: 10 a.m., Friday, January 29 Dr. Phillips Center Members get Pre-Sale Access on Thursday, January 28. Saturday, April 23, 2016 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. (sold out) Tickets start at $55.00 Walt Disney Theater It’s a relationship that spans decades, screen, stage and countless laughs. When Steve…
DOWNTOWN POUR
Cocktails Wine Craft Beer Spirits Art Live Music Booths available starting at $250-$499 for Premium Spots & Title Sponsor at $999 VIP Area with Private Bar & Waitress for 4 $250 CONTACT : EVENTS BY LISA @ [email protected], 407-927-9960 or Barb @ [email protected] , 321-689-7799 http://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-pour-tickets-24430419041
Filmless Festival: Orlando
Based in Chicago, the Third Coast International Audio Festival curates sound-rich audio stories from around the world and shares them with as many ears as possible – on the radio/podcast-waves via Re:sound, at thirdcoastfestival.org, and at public listening events all over the place. The weekend of April 23-24, is the Filmless Festival’s inaugral debut in the City of Orlando and we are welcoming our special guests Scott Carrier, Sarah Geis and Maya Goldberg-Safir. (see bios below) Filmless Festival Orlando Schedule…
Functionally Literate presents: Derrick Austin & Vidhu Aggarwal
Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings & book signings by Derrick Austin & Vidhu Aggarwal. Beer & wine by donation. Books for sale by Bookmark It. FREE :: LIMITED SEATING :: RESERVE A SEAT ON EVENTBRITE. Yes, this is the first time we’re using Eventbrite. Here’s why: While tickets aren’t required, reserving a free ticket will ensure you have a seat at our next event. You also have the option to make a donation to help keep our events free.…
Orlando Facial Hair Club
Who likes beer? Who likes wings? Who likes beards? Answer: Everyone. See you all on Saturday, April 23rd at 7pm for the best damn Beard Club meetup in all of Orlando. Everyone is welcome, and this event is very family friendly. New memberships will be available, and you can find more info on our website: http://www.OrlandoFacialHairClub.com
Sunday, April 24
Body//Talk x IDEAS Beach Trip
**Date changed to Sunday April 24th to avoid Thunderstorms** It’s time for our second annual Beach Trip! Body//Talk and IDEAS are partnering up to plan a day of fun at the Cocoa Beach Pier, just 1 hour away from Orlando. We want to have a day centered on enjoying our neighboring environment, group fun and reverence for our natural landscape. We’ll be playing around all day, being physical and enjoying the ocean. Along the way, we’ll also work together to…
Etsy Festival
Join the Alafaya Library and several Central Florida-based Etsy.com shop owners as they show off their arts and crafts. Attendees can visit with local Etsy vendors, take part in how-to craft programs and learn how to open an Etsy shop. Please visit http://www.ocls.info to register for sessions in advance. Schedule: 1 pm: Custom Greeting Card Techniques – Join the owner of Thumbtacks and Paper for a session on making your own custom greeting cards at home. 1:30 pm: Learn to…
Paris Roubaix Viewing Party!
Come watch the coverage the of the most famous cobbled classic, Paris Roubaix at the Cafe with your all your cycling friends. We’ll have plenty of Belgian Beers and French Wines! The coverage is the NBCSN recap, so if you know the results please don’t tell me!!!!
Music in the Library: Versions of People
Versions of People is a three-piece alternative indie pop band from Central Florida. They deliver organic, upbeat pop that’ll leave you reaching for the repeat button every time you listen.
TODAY: The Vinyl Warhol Zine Exhibition
The Vinyl Warhol Zine (thevinylwarhol.com) a quarterly release of themed zines series : 1 issue : 1 ‘TODAY’ The exhibition will serve as an interactive expansion of the works in the zine. Think of the zine as an art gallery’s walls and the exhibition as a tool to generate discussion and thought on said works. performances by Zoya Zafar & Fast Preacher (music starts at 4:30) zines are $5 reserve your zine (copies are limited) : PayPal (ow.ly/106CjQ) or Snapcash.…
