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from 03.12.20 Season
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.
A&E EDITOR’S PICKS
ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA THE MUSICAL’ 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 PRESENTS ‘MOWGLI — THE JUNGLE BOOK’ Orlando Ballet
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 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.
SPRING FEVER IN THE GARDEN 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.
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RUNWAY TO HOPE SPRING SOIRÉE When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16 Where: Rosen Shingle Creek Tickets: Start at $250 Info: This is the signature fundraising event for the Adam Michael Rosen Foundation, and it centers on an inspiring and heartwarming fashion show featuring more than 150 children who are currently battling or have overcome their pediatric cancer. These children walk the runway hand in hand with a national or local celebrity escort. The night includes a cocktail reception and silent auction. Call (407) 802-1544 for information.
EDITOR’S PICKS
GARDEN THEATRE’S ENCORE GALA WITH KELLI O’HARA When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: Garden Theatre Tickets: Start at $95 Info: Want to support the Garden Theatre while enjoying a night of champagne, food tastings and entertainment from Broadway legend Kelli O’Hara? Be sure to get yourself a ticket for the theater’s annual Encore event. Festivities include cocktails, a stationed dinner experience with open bar, silent auction, conversation with and a performance by Kelli O’Hara, and a paddle raise benefiting the Garden Theatre. Call (407) 877-4736 for information,
HAPCO WINE AND DINE FOR THE ARTS When: 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Where: Oakland Town Center Tickets: Start at $25 Info: Here is a great opportunity to support local youth arts and music programs and endeavors. Enjoy a night out in Oakland with a glass of wine and a plate of food cooked by Chef Anthony Fothergill. Guests also will be treated to jazz music from the Orlando Youth Jazz Orchestra Chamber Ensembles and the Andrew Kennedy Quartet, both accompanied by vocalist Lenard Rutledge. Call (800) 409-6133 for information.
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S ‘A NIGHT ON THE RED CARPET’ GALA When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 Where: Rosen Shingle Creek Tickets: Start at $85 Info: Now is your chance to walk the red carpet for a cause! Holy Family Catholic School presents its annual gala, with this year’s theme being “A Night On the Red Carpet.” Rock your 1950s Hollywood glamour attire as you enjoy a cocktail hour, silent auction and dinner. Proceeds will go directly back into improvements and additions to the school. Contact hfcsgala@ gmail.com.
OPERA ORLANDO’S FIFTH ANNUAL GALA When: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16 Where: Alfond Inn Tickets: Start at $250 Info: No one throws a party like Opera Orlando! It will be a grand night for singing at the Alfond Inn in Winter Park. Guests will spend the night dancing, dining and enjoying world-renowned artists up close and personal. There also will be a special tribute to two of the community’s greatest philanthropists and arts supports, Mary and Frank J. Doherty. Call (407) 512-1900 for information.
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