What’s Happening in Central Florida - June 3, 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.

ART

ART FOR AWARENESS

What: art auction to benefit breast cancer research

When: June 6 – 6:30pm

Where: Buenva Vista Suites

8203 World Center Drive

Orlando

Cost: $10 donation

Contact: 407-856-3898

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

THEATER

DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS

What: outdoor screening of Maverick

When: June 6 – 8:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adults; $2 children

Contact: 407-246-2620

HORTON HEARS A WHO

What: screening of the new animated film

When: June 6 – 9pm

Where: UCF Arena

50 N. Gemini Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-823-3070

MUSIC

JEANS AND JEWELS – AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS

What: music and dancing in a casual atmosphere for the Orlando

Philharmonic Orchestra

When: June 7 – 7pm

Where: Wiinter Park Farmers Market

200 W. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $50 – advance registration required

Contact: 407-896-6700 x 223

ORLANDO SUMMER JAM FESTIVAL

What: rides, concerts & fireworks

When: June 8 – 10am – 9pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

195 N. Rosalind Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

FL YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA

When: June 8 – 3pm

Where: Trinity Prep Performing Center

5700 Trinity Prep Lane

Winter Park

Cost: Free – donations accepted

Contact: 407-257-8886

AUTHOR

BOB KEALING

What: lecture by the author of Tupperware Unsealed

When: June 6 – noon

Where: Lake Lily Park

840 Lake Lily Drive

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-2451

ETC

WINEQUEST

What: tastings, dinners & seminars at area restaurants

When: June 6 - 14

Where: Grand Bohemian

325 S. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $45 – 85 per event

Contact: 407-218-4300

UNDER A TUSCAN MOON

What: gala to benefit the Shriners Children’s Hospital

When: June 14 – 7:30pm

Where: Shriners Auditorium

2300 Pembrook Drive

Maitland

Cost: $50 – must be purchased before 6/10

Contact: 407-273-0776

ON-GOING

OPEN MIKE POETRY

When: Wednesdays – 8pm

Where: Cup O Soul

906 W. Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-7685

PLAN AHEAD

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of Breakfast at Tiffany’s

When: June 12 – 8pm

Where: Central Park

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-0054

CASINO NIGHT

What: benefits the Alzheimers Assn, Canine Companions & the

Employee & Student Volunteer Scholarship Fund

When: June 21 – 7-10pm

Where: The Heritage at Lake Forest

5433 W. SR 46

Sanford

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-322-2207

BABY LOVES DISCO

What: dance party for children and parents

When: June 22 – 2pm

Where: Club Firestone

578 N. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $12 or Free if you can’t walk

Contact: 407-872-0066

TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS

What: the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

When: June 28 – 8pm

Where: OIA

1 Airport Blvd.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-825-2055