ORLANDO HAPPENINGS ARTFUL STRINGS: FOUR CENTURIES OF HARP MAKING At Albin Polasek Museum - Continuing thru April 15 In a collaborative exhibition with The International Harp Museum, the Polasek Museum will present 50 harps from the IHM’s collection dating from the 18th century to 21st century. Along with American and European instruments, there will also be examples of ancient African, Asian and Egyptian harps, vintage photos, artwork, costumes and jewelry. A deconstructed harp display will provide visitors with the opportunity to experience first-hand all the components necessary to construct a harp. This will be an interactive, hands-on installation allowing each person to try playing the harp themselves. for one night only on Saturday, February 4. Local Parrotheads won’t want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience. Encores, Jimmy’s newest release is a live, acoustic double CD, featuring 22 of Jimmy’s intimate, final encore songs recorded in different U.S. cities, as well as Paris during his 2009 tour. This unique collection showcases Jimmy acoustic songs (12 songs), includes several special guests and is unlike anything he’s previously released. ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER PRESENTS “ROMEO AND JULIET” AND “CYMBELINE,” - Feb. 10 March 18. Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents two of William Shakespeare’s beloved masterpieces, “Romeo and Juliet” and “Cymbeline,” in rotating repertory.Show times are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. www.orlandoshakes.org; 407-447-1700. Educational programming will include a live concert series featuring performances on historical instruments, classical and jazz music concerts, the IHM’s annual “Spotlight on Youth” scholarship audition, lectures, beginner harp classes and other educational opportunities. In order to enhance the experience, professional local harpists will be periodically providing live music throughout the museum and gardens. Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, www.polasek.org/ MAD COW THEATRE presents “Dancing at Lughnasa” - Feb 3 - March 4. Starring Sara Catherine Barnes, Bobbie Bell, and Brian Brightman, “Dancing at Lughnasa” depicts the clash of Christian beliefs with Druidic tradition in 1939 Ireland. Directed by Brian Friel. www.madcowtheatre.com; 407297-8788. JIMMY BUFFETT and The Coral Reefer Band: Welcome to Fin Land Tour 2012 - Feb 4 Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band will perform
VALENTINE CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK - Feb. 12 Park Avenue Area Association will host the second annual Valentine Concert in Central Park on Feb. 12 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. The event will feature love songs performed by Michael Andrew and Swingerhead in an outdoor concert. Admission to the concert is free. www.winterpark.org; 407-644-8281 Bach Festival Society of Winter Park presents the 77th ANNUAL BACH FESTIVAL - Feb. 17 - March 4. The festival brings world-class talent to Rollins College in Winter Park with highlights including performances of works by J.S. Bach and other great composers by highly acclaimed Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra. Admission prices vary for performances. www.bachfestivalflorida.org; 407-646-2182 EMOTIONS DANCE - UNTOLD STORIES: A CLOSER LOOK - Feb 18 Emotions Dance reveals stories of the human experience in their contemporary dance performance entitled, Untold Stories: A Closer Look at 8pm at Trinity Preparatory School (5700 Trinity Prep Lane Winter Park, FL 32792-
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