What’s Happening in Central Florida

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area through April 17th. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.

ART

CAFFEINE FOR THE ARTISTIC SOUL ART SHOW
What: pop, graffiti, modern & digital art from local artists
When: April 10 – 5 -10pm
Where: Full Sail
3300 University Blvd.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-679-0100

THE GREAT PUBLIC ART CHALLENGE
What: 2 hours to find 7 pieces of art and complete tasks, prizes and
walking involved.
When: April 12 – 2 - 4pm
Where: Orange County Administration Center
201 S. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free

HIPPIES USE SIDE DOOR
When: through May 10
Where: Boom-Art Gallery
1821 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-281-0246

JURIED STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
When: through April 28
Where: Seminole Community College Fine Arts Gallery
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-2040

SPRING SHOW
What: works by Frank Milo, Stefano Cecchini, Thomas Arvid &
others
When: through April 30
Where: Grand Bohemian Gallery
325 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-581-4801

HARRIET LAKE: THE CLOSET
When: through June 22
Where: Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $8 adults, $7 senior, $5 students, children under 12 free
Contact: 407-246-4278


MUSIC

AL JARREAU
When: April 10 – 8pm
Where: Hard Rock Live
6050 Universal Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $45 - 65
Contact: 407-351-5483

BUDDY GUY AND THE LOS LONELY BOYS
When: April 11 – 8pm
Where: House of Blues
1490 E. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: $38.50 advance, $41.50 day of the show
Contact: 407-934-2583

BACH FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
What: Mahler’s Symphony #2
When: April 12 – 8pm
April 13 - 3pm
Where: Knowles Memorial Chapel
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $20 - 45
Contact: 407-646-2182

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
What: “Beethoven Lives Upstairs”
When: April 13 – 3pm
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
401 W. Livingston St.
Orlando
Cost: $16 adults, $8 ages 3-12
Contact: 407-849-2577

TODD RUNDGREN
When: April 14 – 8pm
Where: Hard Rock Live
6050 Universal Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-351-5483

LIFEHOUSE
When: April 16 – 8pm
Where: Hard Rock Live
6050 Universal Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $25 - 32.50
Contact: 407-351-5483

VALENCIA STRING ENSEMBLE
When: April 17 – 1pm
Where: Valencia Community College East
701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-582-2329


THEATER

I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY
What: by Irena Synkova about children, The Holocaust and a little
world of laughter
When: April 11 – 7:30pm
April 12 – 2:30 & 7:30pm
April 13 – 2:30pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $15 adults, $10 ages 17 and younger
Contact: 407-896-7365

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
What: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical
When: April 11 through April 20
Fridays & Saturdays – 7:30pm
Sundays – 2pm
Where: Helen Stairs Theatre
203 Magnolia Ave
Sanford
Cost: $15 -23 adults, $10 students
Contact: 407-321-8111

MID-LIFE: THE CRISIS MUSICAL
What: production of the Jim & Bob Walton musical
When: through April 19
Fridays - 7:30pm
Saturdays – 2 & 7:30pm
Where: Winter Park Playhouse
711-B Orange Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $30 general, $28 seniors, $22 matinees, $20 students and
industry professionals

LEMONADE
What: Doug Ba’aser and Tommy Wooten comedy
When: April 12 & 19 – 8pm
Where: Footlight Theater – Parliament House
410 N. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-540-0317

I HAVE BEFORE ME A REMARKABLE DOCUMENT GIVEN TO ME BY A YOUNG LADY FROM RWANDA
What: by Sonja Linden
When: through April 20
Thursdays – Saturdays – 7:30pm
Sundays – 2:30pm
Where: Mad Cow Theatre
105 S Magnolia Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $24 & $26

JOHNNY GUITAR
What: Martin Silvetri and Joel Higgins musical
When: April 17 through April 27
Thursdays – 3pm
Fridays – 8pm
Saturdays – 3 & 8pm
Sundays – 4pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: $39.5
Contact: 407-228-1220


AUTHORS

JOHN MANRIQUE
What: signing by the author of Ocean Raton
When: April 11 – 6:30pm
Where: Urban Think! Bookstore
625 E. Central Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004

FRANK RICH
What: NY Times journalist and author speaking on “Art, Culture
and Politics”
When: April 12 – 7:30pm
Where: Harold & Ted Alfond Sports Center – Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free


ETC

MR. RICHARD
What: musical storytelling
When: April 10 – 10am
Where: Barnes & Noble
481 N. Alafaya Trail
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-275-1765

STARS OF TOMORROW
What: showcasing Orlando Ballet School’s emerging talent
When: April 11 - 8pm
April 12 - 2 & 8pm
Where: Dr. Phillips Center of Performing Arts
1111 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-426-1739

BREWS AROUND THE ZOO
What: sample a variety of beers and regional cuisine with music
When: April 12 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Central Florida Zoo
3755 NW Hwy 17-92
Sanford
Cost: $25, $10 designated drive
Contact: 407-323-4450

PET FAIR
What: pageants, crafts, children’s activities, etc.
When: April 12 & 13 – 10am - 5pm
Where: Orlando Loch Haven Park
Mills Ave & Pricenton St
Orlando
Cost: $12, free to children under 11 & Orlando Science Members
Contact: 407-514-2000

54TH ANNUAL BAHIA SHRINER’S CIRCUS
When: April 12 & 13 – 1:30 – 5:30pm
Where: University of Central Florida Arena
North Gemini Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $14

FAMILY FESTIVAL
What: rides and activities
When: April 13 – 10am – 5pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free + some rides ticketed separately
Contact: 407-645-5933

SIERRA CLUB
What: Florida’s Showcase Green Envirohome
When: April 16 – 7 – 8:45pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free

CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIR
When: April 17 – 27
10am – 10pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $5 advance, $10 gate; students & seniors $5 advance, $7
gate; children 6-10 $2 advance, $5 gate; children under 5
free; Family 4-pack $80 advance, $96 gate

ORANGE AUDUBON PROGRAM
What: Riverine Turtles of Florida
When: April 17 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free


ON-GOING

OPEN MIKE POETRY
When: Wednesdays – 8pm
Where: Cup O Soul
906 W. Fairbanks Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-7685

BECKETT FESTIVAL
What: several plays
When: through April 20 – check for times and schedule
Where: Orlando Shakespeare Theater
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $20 general, $15 students and seniors,
3-day pass - $45 general, $30 students and seniors
Contact: 407-328-9005

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL
What: 15th Annual show with the Flower Power Series nightly at 5:45, 7 & 8.
When: through June 1
Where: Epcot
10000 Buena Vista Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: park admission - $70 adults, $60 children

PAINT THE TOWN
What: works from traditional to contemporary
When: through June 1 - 8am – 9pm
Where: Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery
400 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free


PLAN AHEAD

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
What: Joseph Robinette play adapted from the C. S. Lewis novel
When: April 18 through May 25
Fridays – 7pm
Saturdays – 2 & 7pm
Sundays – 2pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $15 adults, $10 children 17 and younger
Contact: 407-896-7365

GREAT AMERICAN PIE FESTIVAL
What: baking competitions, demonstrations & games
When: April 19– 11am – 7pm
April 20 – noon – 5pm
Where: Lakeside Park
631 Sycamore St
Celebration
Cost: $10 adults, $5 seniors and children
Contact: 407-566-2200

INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
What: entertainment and cooking demonstrations
When: April 19– 5 – 9pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founders Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565

ORANGE TREE ANTIQUES SHOW
What: 19TH & 20TH century pottery, glass, porcelain, books, et.c
When: April 11 – noon - 5pm
April 12 – 10am – 5pm
April 13 – 11am – 4pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: $4


WICKED
What: touring production
When: April 23 through May 4
Tuesdays - Saturdays – 8pm
Sundays – 1pm
2pm Matinees – April 24, 26, 30
6:30pm – April 27
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
401 W. Livingston St
Orlando
Cost: $35 - 90
Contact: 407-849-2577

KID FEST
What: activities and refreshments
When: May 3 – 10am – 3pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Altamonte Springs Drive
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863