ORLANDO HAPPENINGS The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) presents two new exhibitions, Urban Wild and New Work - thru May 27 As part of its May celebration of photography, Snap! Orlando has partnered with the OMA to host Urban Wild, a unique exhibition of works by local photographers that will be on view through May 27. Guests will also have an opportunity to attend a photo gallery talk on May 12. New Work showcases a variety of media including digital photography, video, painting and/or site-specific installations by individual artists. Upcoming New Work exhibitions include works by artist Jonpaul Douglass, on view through July 1. www.omart.org; 407-896-4231 x254 21st Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival - May 16-28 The oldest, non-juried festival in the United States, the Orlando International Fringe Festival is a celebra-
porary dance company will be performing excerpts from their 2012 season on the outdoor stage on May 18-19, Friday May 25, and Saturday May 26 from 7-8pm. The stage is located on The Green Lawn of Fabulousness that separates the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre and The Orlando Repertory Theatre during the Fringe Festival. (Location: 1001 E. Princeton St. Orlando). www.orlandofringe.org; 407-648-0077 The Central Florida Home & Garden Show - May 25-28 Held at the Orange County Convention Center, the largest consumer home and garden show in Central Florida features local, regional and national experts in Kimberly Lacy
tion of theater, art and music. Fringe encompasses hundreds of shows, the Visual Fringe, outdoor concerts and “The Kids Fringe Tour.” Events are held at various venues in and around downtown Orlando. True to Fringe roots, all acts remain uncensored, with performances ranging from mild to wild. Emotions Dance will be showcasing their collection of works entitled Excerpts at the 2012 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. The professional contem54
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