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ADVENTURE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
Want to come face-to-face with sloths, deer, kangaroos and more? The Exotic Animal Experience in Orlando allows you to do just that. The hands-on, interactive experience lets you meet and pet the animals in either a private or group setting. Rates start at $150 for group visits and range up to $380 for the ultimate experience. Visit exoticanimalexperience.net to book your experience, or call Leslie Rush at (407) 383-6766.
CHILL LAKESIDE LIVING
For some peaceful, outdoor time, why not spend some time near Lake Baldwin this summer? Head down to the Baldwin Park Village Center to grab lunch at Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Gators Dockside or at one of the other local restaurants before grabbing a bench by the water. Nearby Lake Baldwin Park covers just more than 23 acres and is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. Courtesy Exotic Animal Experience
SHOP SUMMER SPRUCE-UP
Adjectives Market — which has locations in Winter Park, Altamonte Springs and Winter Garden — offers more than 50,000 square feet of space showcasing the different styles of home décor. Vendors sell their handcrafted and hand-painted furniture, décor and more, along with restored antique furniture, creative gifts, jewelry and more. Inventory rotates often. For locations and hours, visit adjstyle.com.
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If you haven’t checked out Gotha’s eclectic restaurant, Yellow Dog Eats, you’re missing out on a crowd favorite. The hippie vibe and unique décor makes for a fun atmosphere, and YDE is known for its unique barbecue sandwiches. See if you can spot the neighborly black cat, which can often be found napping or foraging for food on the back porch. Visit 1236 Hempel Ave., Gotha. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Call (407) 296-0609.
For a refreshing cool-down, it’s absolutely worth it to check out Absofruitly. Absofruitly uses locally sourced, organic products to create smoothies, acai bowls and more. The menu includes six tasty fruit concoctions. You can typically find the Absofruitly truck Monday to Friday from 9 to 5 p.m. at Colonial Plaza, south of Toojay’s Deli. Check the website at absofruitly. us to keep up with where the truck will be any day. Call (407) 476-7723.
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STRETCH
FUN AND FITNESS Library programming spans more than just book-related activities. Experience the health benefits and rejuvenation of yoga-based stretches and relaxation exercises, or experience community hatha yoga, Reiki and restorative yoga. To find a yoga class at an Orange County Library System branch near you, visit ocls.info/classes-events and search for “yoga.”
SING TAKE THE STAGE
Belting out your favorite songs without fear of judgment is the epitome of karaoke, and you can take the girls or guys for a fun night out to experience Pilars’ weekly karaoke night. Host Billy Flanigan, a Disney cast member, keeps the open-mic night moving. Visit Pilars Martini, 146 W. Plant St., No. 120, Winter Garden. Karaoke takes place at 8 p.m. Thursdays. (407) 369-8900.
LEARN ARTISTIC ADVENTURE
Try your hand at creating a mixed-media painting on canvas — no acrylics or oils needed. You’ll use an environmentally friendly polymer called Powertex to create textures, crackle effects and more. Canvas and materials are provided; students should take a pallet knife, soft brush and a heat tool (such as a hair dryer). Regine Dossche will teach the class. This class takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Winter Garden Art Association, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Cost is $95 for members and for $110 non-members. Call (407) 347-7996
STYLE WARDROBE REDO
Need a new summer wardrobe? Avalon Exchange in Winter Park hand picks sellable clothing, jewelry, bags and shoes — some of it vintage or designer — so the selection is a direct reflection of the community. It’s worth a stop in to see what you might find.
EXPLORE A DAY IN NATURE
If you’re looking to get outside and take advantage of the warm sunny days, Oakland Nature Preserve is the perfect place to explore. The 128-acre preserve offers environmental education and ecotourism activities for visitors of all ages. Take a walk on the hiking trails or down the boardwalk to Lake Apopka and visit the museum and library to learn more about the surrounding nature. Visit Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Call (407) 905-0054.
Visit Avalon Exchange Winter Park, 745 Orange Ave., Winter Park. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call (407) 636-9304.
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‘The Little Mermaid’ 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. shows at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater Runs through July 29 Tickets start at $15 Call (407) 447-1700
SATURDAY JUNE 16
Central Florida Ballet Presents: World Ballet Competition All Star Finale 7:30 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $30 Call (844) 513-2014
WEDNESDAY JUNE 20
Orlando Museum of Art Presents: Book And A Look 10:30 a.m at the Orlando Museum of Art Cost: $5 for visitors, Free for Members Call (407) 896-4231 Spotlight Cabaret Series Featuring Christopher Leavy 7:30 p.m. at the Winter Park Playhouse Tickets start at $10 Call (407) 645-0145
THURSDAY JUNE 21
A Night Out With Chelsea Handler 8 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $45 Call (844) 513-2014 Spotlight Cabaret Series Featuring Christopher Leavy 7:30 p.m. at the Winter Park Playhouse Tickets start at $10 Call (407) 645-0145
SATURDAY JUNE 23
‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ in Concert with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Showtimes vary at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $45 Call (844) 513-2014 ‘Elvis: Aloha from Vegas!’ 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Winter Park Playhouse Tickets: $65 Call (407) 645-0145
MONDAY JUNE 24
Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival Noon to 8 p.m. the Orlando Fashion Square Mall Cost: Free
SUNDAY JUNE 27
Art Night Out: Mandala Madness 6 p.m. at the Orlando Museum of Art Cost: $39 for visitors, $27 for members Call (407) 896-4231
MONDAY JUNE 28
Artists and Their Muses — Summer Series 1:30 p.m. at the Orlando Museum of Art Cost: Free Call (407) 896-4231
TUESDAY JUNE 29
Bring It! LIVE 8 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $37 Call (844) 513-2014
WEDNESDAY JUNE 30
Donny & Marie 8 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $55 Call (844) 513-2014 Enchanted Fairy Doors All day at Harry P. Leu Gardens Runs through Sept. 23 Cost: Free with daytime garden admission Call (407) 246-2620
The Central Florida Ballet presents “World Ballet Competition All Star Finale” Saturday, June 16.
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“PAW Patrol Live!” brings a high-energy, family-friendly show.
Courtesy “PAW Patrol Live!”
SUNDAY JULY 1
YouTube personalities Dan and Phil visit Orlando for a show at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts July 6.
Enchanted Fairy Doors All day at Harry P. Leu Gardens Runs through Sept. 23 Cost: Free with daytime garden admission Call (407) 246-2620
FRIDAY JULY 6
Dan and Phil World Tour 2018 — Interactive Introverts 8 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $49.50 Call (844) 513-2014
SUNDAY JULY 8
Erasure 8 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $34.50 Call (844) 513-2014
WEDNESDAY JULY 11
Book And A Look 10:30 a.m at the Orlando Museum of Art Cost: $5 for visitors, free for members Call (407) 896-4231
FRIDAY JULY 13
Florida Teacher of the Year Gala 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Tickets start at $100 Email edrecognition@fldoe.org Youth Academy: ‘Big Fish’ 2 and 7 p.m. showtimes at the Orlando Repertory Theatre Runs July 13 through 15; 20 through 22; 26 through 29 Tickets start at $15 Call (407) 896-7365
SATURDAY JULY 14
PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure Showtimes vary at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $22.25 Call (844) 513-2014
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Creative Connections Noon at the Orlando Museum of Art Cost: Free Call (407) 896-4231 PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure Showtimes vary at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $22.25 Call (844) 513-2014
WEDNESDAY JULY 25
Art Night Out: The Figure In Wire 6 p.m. at the Orlando Museum of Art Cost: $30 for visitors, $27 for members Call (407) 896-4231
SEP 5 - OCT 7, 2018
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP A PENNY DREADFUL
Book And A Look 10:30 a.m at the Orlando Museum of Art Cost: $5 for visitors, free for members Call (407) 896-4231
OCT 10 - NOV 11, 2018
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
NOV 28 - DEC 30, 2018
A DOLL’S DOL HOUSE, PART 2
JAN 2 - FEB 3, 2019
HAMLET
FEB 6 - MAR 24, 2019
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FEB 20 - MAR 23, 2019
RICHARD II
MAR 27 - APR 28, 2019
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THURSDAY JULY 26
Gigolo: The New Cole Porter Revue 7:30 p.m. at the Winter Park Playhouse Runs throughAug. 19 Tickets start at $15 Call (407) 645-0145
FRIDAY JULY 27
‘Into the Woods’ Showtimes vary at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $15 Call (844) 513-2014
SATURDAY JULY 28
‘Some Enchanted Evening’ Showtimes vary at the Winter Park Playhouse Runs through Aug. 20 Tickets start at $15 Call (407) 645-0145
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Above: The Orlando Museum of Art’s next Art Night Out features a focus on wire figures. Below: The Orlando Museum of Art offers Creative Connections classes for everyone.
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WEDNESDAY AUG. 1
‘Gigolo: The New Cole Porter Revue’ Showtimes vary at the Winter Park Playhouse Runs through Aug. 19 Tickets start at $15 Call (407) 645-0145
FRIDAY AUG. 3
Movie Night: ‘Black Panther’ 8:30 p.m. at Harry P. Leu Gardens Tickets $3 for children, $6 adults; members receive free admission Call (407) 246-2620
Top: “Black Panther” will be shown at Harry P. Leu Gardens for movie night. Above: Book And A Look at the Orlando Museum of Art offers a fun morning for children.
‘Charley’s Aunt’ 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Moonlight Players’ Warehouse Theatre Tickets start at $15 Call (352) 319-1116
SATURDAY AUG. 4
‘Charley’s Aunt’ 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Moonlight Players’ Warehouse Theatre Tickets start at $15 Call (352) 319-1116
SUNDAY AUG. 5
‘Charley’s Aunt’ 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Moonlight Players’ Warehouse Theatre Tickets start at $15 Call (352) 319-1116
WEDNESDAY AUG. 8
Book And A Look 10:30 a.m at the Orlando Museum of Art Cost: $5 for visitors, free for members Call (407) 896-4231
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SUNDAY AUG. 12
Creative Connections Noon at the Orlando Museum of Art Cost: Free Call (407) 896-4231
THURSDAY AUG. 16
Third Thursday Gallery Hop and Art Walk 6 p.m. at CityArts Factory Orlando Call (407) 648-7060
WEDNESDAY AUG. 22
Book And A Look 10:30 a.m at the Orlando Museum of Art Cost: $5 for visitors, free for members Call (407) 896-4231
SATURDAY AUG. 25
‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ in Concert 7:30 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $49.50 Call (844) 513-2014
THURSDAY AUG. 30
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Daily through Nov. 12 at Walt Disney World Resort Cost: Included with park admission
FRIDAY AUG. 31
‘My Brother, My Brother and Me’ 7 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets start at $46.50 Call (844) 513-2014
Top: See “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” in concert. Below: EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is a crowd favorite.
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SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY SEPT. 1
‘Buyer & Cellar’ 8 p.m. at Mad Cow Theatre’s Zehngebot-Stonerock Theater Tickets $30 to $40 Call (407) 297-8788 ext. 1001 Enchanted Fairy Doors All day at Harry P. Leu Gardens Runs through Sept. 23 Cost: Free with daytime garden admission Call (407) 246-2620 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Daily through Nov. 12 at Walt Disney World Resort Cost: Included with park admission ‘Gypsy’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. shows at the Garden Theatre Runs through Sept. 16 Tickets $30 to $35 Call (407) 877-4736
SUNDAY SEPT. 2
‘Buyer & Cellar’ 3 p.m. at Mad Cow Theatre’s Zehngebot-Stonerock Theater Tickets $30 to $40 Call (407) 297-8788 ext. 1001
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 5
‘In The Heights’ 7:30 to 10:30 pm at Orlando Shakes’ Margeson Theater Runs through Oct. 7 Call for tickets Call (407) 447-1700
FRIDAY SEPT. 7
First Friday Tour 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Mennello Museum of American Art Cost: Free with museum admission Call (407) 246-4278 Movie Night: ‘Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark’ 8 p.m. at Harry P. Leu Gardens Tickets $3 for children, $6 adults; members receive free admission Call (407) 246-2620
The Mennello Museum of American Art offers First Friday tours.
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Fifth Annual American Patriot Gala 5 to 11 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Orlando Call (407) 841-0071 for tickets and more information
Creative Connections (for Youth and Family) 2 p.m. at Orlando Museum of Art Cost: Free Call (407) 896-4231
Mystic Island Hope & Help Gala 6 to 10 p.m. at Rosen Centre Hotel Tickets $250 to $500 Call (407) 645-2577
Free Family Funday Noon to 2:30 p.m. at Mennello Museum of American Art Cost: Free Call (407) 246-4278
Art’s The Spark 10:30 a.m. at Orlando Museum of Art Cost: Free; suggested donation of $5 per team Call (407) 896-4231
Creative Connections (for Adults) Noon at Orlando Museum of Art Cost: Free Call (407) 896-4231
THURSDAY SEPT. 13
Kathy Griffin: Laugh Your Head Off World Tour 8 p.m. at Bob Carr Theater Tickets $45 to $125 Call (844) 513-2014
SATURDAY SEPT. 15
‘Life Could Be A Dream’ Winter Park Playhouse Runs through Oct. 8 Tickets $15 to $42 Call (407) 645-0145
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 19
Day Star Theatre Arts Presents ‘Hello Again’ 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater Tickets start at $23 Call (844) 513-2014
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THURSDAY SEPT. 20
Day Star Theatre Arts Presents ‘Hello Again’ 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater Tickets start at $23 Call (844) 513-2014
FRIDAY SEPT. 21
Steel City Jazz Presents Orlando Jazz Festival 2018 4 p.m. at Seneff Arts Plaza Tickets start at $64.25; kids 12 and under free Call (844) 513-2014
SATURDAY SEPT. 22
Sixth Annual Dreamplex Gala & Auction 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Clermont Arts & Recreation Center Tickets $150 to $300 Call (414) 788-3342
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Steel City Jazz Presents Orlando Jazz Festival 2018 Noon at Seneff Arts Plaza Tickets start at $79.25; kids 12 and under free Call (844) 513-2014
FRIDAY SEPT. 28
David Byrne: American Utopia Tour 8 p.m. at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ Walt Disney Theater Tickets $54.50 to $250 Call (844) 513-2014 ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’ 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows at Annie Russell Theatre Runs through Oct. 16 Call (407) 646-2145 for tickets and more information
SATURDAY SEPT. 29
Yoga in the Sculpture Garden 9 to 10 a.m. at Mennello Museum of American Art Cost: $10 for guests, $5 for museum members Call (407) 246-4278
Hats and Heroes Ball 5 to 10 p.m. at Waldorf Astoria Orlando Tickets start at $350 Call (407) 894-2888
ART IS FOR EVERYONE! Classes & Workshops for All Ages at our Winter Park and Winter Garden locations
SUNDAY SEPT. 30
David Byrne brings his American Utopia tour to town Sept. 28.
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Professional artists teaching classes for adults & youth in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, jewelry, glass & fiber arts.
Exhibitions, Community Outreach, Sculpture Garden
Dates to Remember • Summer Art Experiences for Youth | June 4 - August 10 • Summer Session classes & workshops for adults | June 11- August 18
Events and Exhibits • Storytellers XVII: WEST OF THE EAST COAST TRACKS New Smyrna Beach teens give us insight into their changing world | Exhibit: May 25 - September 1 at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center • 37th Annual Juried Student Exhibition | June 8 - August 31 in Jenkins Gallery • Juneteenth Celebration | June 16 from 11 am-3 pm at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center • 38th Annual Cup A Thon | August 10 -11 | Friday 7-10 pm, Saturday hours TBD • 34th Summer ArtCamp Student Exhibition | Opening Reception: Saturday, August 18 from 5-7 pm in Showalter Gallery| Exhibit: August 18 - September 15
Register today for the class you’ve always wanted to take:
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Storytellers participants stand in front of the Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum; photo by Crealdé fellow, Jeff Kraus
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The “Enduring Beauty: Seminole Art and Culture” exhibit at Orlando Museum of Art is drawn from I.S.K. “Keith” Reeves V and Sara W. Reeves’ collection.
ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando (407) 896-4231 Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed Mondays. June 1 through Aug. 19 2018 Orlando Museum of Art Florida Prize in Contemporary Art Through June 30 “A Trek From North to South” at the Winifred Johnson Clive Gallery “J. Hyde Crawford and Anthony Tortora Collection” at the J. Hyde Crawford and Anthony Tortora Gallery “People and Places” at the Hugh and Jeannette McKean Gallery Through July 8 “Enduring Beauty: Seminole Art and Culture” at the Mr. and Mrs. Chelsey G. Magruder Gallery I
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Aug. 4 through Oct. 28 “Zen Tales: The Art of Jon J. Muth” at the Mr. and Mrs. Chelsey G. Magruder Gallery I Through Sept. 9 “Louis Dewis: A Belgian PostImpressionist” at the Council of 101 Grand Gallery Hall Sept. 14 through Dec. 30 “Nick Cave: Feat.” at the Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Brooker St. Grand Gallery
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MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando (407) 246-4278 Open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays. June 22 through Aug. 12 “Jiha Moon: Double Welcome, Most Everyone’s Mad Here” Through September “Alice Aycock: Waltzing Matilda and Twin Vortexes”
The Mennello Museum of American Art will present works by artist Jiha Moon, including this piece and the one shown on this magazine cover.
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May 11 through July 28 “Symbiotic Dance: Marianna Hamilton-Ross” at the Showalter Hughes Community Gallery May 25 through Sept. 1 “Storytellers XVII: West of the East Coast Tracks New Smyrna Teens Give Us Insight Into Their Changing World” at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center Gallery Through Sept. 1 37th Annual Juried Student Exhibition at the Alice and William Jenkins Gallery Sept. 14 through Jan. 12, 2018 “Vibrant Vision: African Diaspora and African-American Artists” at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center Gallery and at
the Alice and William Jenkins Gallery
SOBO ART GALLERY 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden (407) 347-7996 Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday. June and July Fourth Annual Top Choice Awards August “Going Global: Origins & Destinations” September “Animalia”
ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM & GARDENS
633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park (407) 647-6294 Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m.
This work is part of the Albin Polasek Museum & Gardens’ “Arabesque: Contemporary Conversations” exhibit.
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CREALDÉ SCHOOL OF ART
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Sunday; closed Monday. Through Aug. 19 “Arabesque: Contemporary Conversations”
CHARLES HOSMER MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park (407) 645-5311
Open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Multiple ongoing exhibits, plus the following exhibitions: Through July 8 “The Domes of Yosemite” Through Sept. 23 “Celebrating 74 Years Pathways of American Art at the Morse Museum” Through Jan. 27 “The Art Machine” “The Domes of Yosemite” will be on display through July 8. Courtesy of the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, Winter Park, FL.
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CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM
“Forging Modern American Identities: Recent Acquisitions”
1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park (407) 646-2526 Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday.
Through Dec. 31, 2020 “Art at the Alfond Inn”
Through Aug. 26 “The Myers Legacy: Dutch and Flemish Paintings from the Collection” “Ruptures and Remnants: Selections from the Permanent Collection”
GRAND BOHEMIAN ART GALLERY
Through Dec. 12
Sept. 8 through Dec. 12 “Jamilah Sabur: Ibine Ela Acu/ Water Sun Moon” “Dangerous Women”
325 S. Orange Ave., Orlando (407) 581-4801 Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Call for ongoing and upcoming exhibits.
CITYARTS FACTORY 29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando (407) 648-7060 Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. June 21 through July 13 “The Up In The Air” June 21 through July 18 “ALIVE Art Exhibit”
“Still Life: Beakerglass and Fruit (detail)” by Pieter Claesz. Gift of the Myers family, and part of Cornell Fine Arts Museum’s “The Myers Legacy: Dutch and Flemish Paintings from the Collection” exhibit.
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Graduating high-school See more photos at seniors who attended either Lake Whitney Elementary or OrangeObserver.com Whispering Oak Elementary are invited to graduation receptions at their former schools. Lake Whitney’s reception Courtesy photo will take place from 3:30 to is retiring after Humphreys Ceil May 4:30 p.m. Thursday, 18,running Humphreys of years 20 in the media center. Seniors School. High Junior who attended LWES in 2009-10 and their parents are invited to catch up with old friends and teachers. Hendrix Oak will hold Whispering Danielle its reception from 2:30 to Chehansky, such as Shelly 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May helps women YMCA. The program 24, in the media center. at the Dr. P. Phillips In Transition program RSVP to (407) 656-7773. of the Women
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to enhance are considering options and Town Council members curtail loitering on Bird Island security, Park’s boat ramp. Fernwood Park’s use of Fernwood more strictly enforce
and Fernwood ly rid Bird Island guests and Park of the unwanted of resident parking encourage use ely, but ended inconclusiv Bird passes Robert Smith said RE For years, Town Manager to take host to underage the town ultimately decided proIsland has been approach to and littering. a multiagency drinking, loitering nuisance recently tecting Bird Island and restricting The ongoing e Town Council access to the boat ramp. had Windermer for solutions PAGE 4 members searching 11 meeting. SEE SECURITY during their April how to effectiveon Discussion
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The numbers are in Ronald McDonald for the House Ice Cream Social 2017. TheQuesinberry Photos by Brittany Gaines and Amy event raised more than $24,000 with sponsorships, ticket sales, silent auctions and donations. This is up from $20,716 raised in 2016. The event’s organizers thank everyone who worked to make the event special and enjoyable for family and all for a great cause.friends —
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Habitat for Humanit Construction of Winter Park-Ma y itland dedicated its 53rd on Oakland home to Thaddeus Seymour , Rollins center to begin College’s 12th presiden t. this summer Outdoor The design of thewave new of building will blend in emotions hit the retailer REI with family Satthe fabric ofThompson the opens in historic town. urday, May 13. LaWanda Thompson opened the front Winter Park door and immediate ly lost her TIM FREED
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to rallied its Winter attended the May 9 Oakland Ocoee High senior Dorian Jones Her family Park location provide his classmates for a game of dodgeball of five, with her to celebrate Town Commission to the elected officials with more outside in the parking lot. its grand
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During the May 11 City Commission meeting, leaders introduced design plans detailing the framework that, if adopted, would guide development fronting East Plant Street and surrounding areas. SEE FRAMEWORK PAGE 4
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Ready for a new adventure? REI celebrated opening of its Winterthe grand Park store last weekend — giving Central Florida residents a place where they can get everything they SEE REI PAGE
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husband and three children, details regarding Oakland’s proposed art and history cenwere ter. This addition tofinally the town homeowners. Lacenter will be built on the site Wanda White a step forward of the former Littletook the dark brown
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Maitland firm suits up for Women Build proje Nine female employee ct s from the Maitland CBA
West Orange alum Nate Ozdemir leaves FAU — and his football career — to serve in the U.S. Marines. PAGE 13.
Architects participa -based Women Build program ted in Habitat for Humanity’s on Monday, May 8. GABBY BAQUERO
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CBA employees and fundraising lent their time efforts toward MAITLAND the project as Donning pink part of the Habitat constructions hats, nine women for Humanity Seminole Apopka employed by Charlan Brock division’s weeklong Women Associates Architects Build program. CBA Architects, arrived at a construction site ready to offer based in Maitland, raised a firm a helping hand $5,000 toward the con- toward the effort via bake struction of four sales town homes. SEE WOMEN
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