SEASON SPRING 2020
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A&E EDITOR’S PICKS ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA THE MUSICAL’
WINTER PARK SIDEWALK ART FESTIVAL When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 20 and 21; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22 Where: Along Park Avenue in Winter Park Tickets: Free admission Info: Take some time off this weekend to enjoy the 61st annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival in the heart of the city. As one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals, the Sidewalk Art Festival is a community project to bring local artists and art lovers together. It draws more than 350,000 visitors each year. Call (407) 644-7207 for information.
When: Various showtimes April 24 to May 24 Where: Garden Theatre Tickets: Start at $25 Info: Fans of Roald Dahl’s beloved story of Matilda, an extraordinary young girl, will enjoy seeing the story come to life in this musical. Matilda is unloved by her parents, tormented by Headmistress Trunchbull and armed with a vivid imagination. She finds solace in stacks of library books. With the help of her caring teacher, Miss Honey, Matilda’s magic appears as she takes a stand and changes her own destiny. Call (407) 877-4736 for information.
BY DANIELLE HENDRIX | ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Orlando Ballet
ORLANDO BALLET PRESENTS ‘MOWGLI — THE JUNGLE BOOK’
When: Various showtimes May 8 to 10 Where: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: Start at $24 Info: With costumes designed by Jonna Hayden, award-winning sets and a classic tale, the Orlando Ballet will tell the story of “Mowgli — The Jungle Book” through dance. Characters will come vividly to life through Toni Pimble’s choreography. Join Mowgli, Baloo and Shere Khan in this exotic retelling. The Orlando Ballet predicts an early sell out for this Orlando premiere and recommends booking seats as soon as possible. Call (844) 513-2014 for information.
EVENING AT THE POPS
SPRING FEVER IN THE GARDEN
When: 6:30 to 10 p.m. March 28 Where: Newton Park, 31 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden Tickets: $75 for VIP; $10 general admission Info: Spend an evening under the stars on the shore of Lake Apopka as you enjoy a concert. This concert, hosted by the Rotary Club of Winter Garden, always is one of the most special events of the spring season in West Orange. All proceeds benefit charities supported by the Rotary Club. Visit rotaryclubofwintergarden. org.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5 Where: Plant Street, downtown Winter Garden Tickets: Free Info: The Bloom & Grow Garden Society celebrates the 20th anniversary this year of its beloved Spring Fever in the Garden festival in downtown Winter Garden. Plant Street will be filled with the quintessential homage to spring and gardening. Presented by Healthy West Orange, the event includes a Kid’s Zone, musical entertainment, a sidewalk chalk art contest, educational opportunities and plenty of garden- and plant-related vendors. Visit springfeverinthegarden.org.
