Casa Feliz- Music Sunday Open House

Christine MacPhail  ( Solo Harp) will be playing  at Casa Feliz today from noon to 3 PM.

Casa Feliz is a beautifully restored Spanish Farmhouse designed by acclaimed architect James Gamble Rogers II, overlooking the golf course in the heart of Winter Park.

Members of the public are invited to visit Winter Park's historic home museum on a Sunday afternoon from 12 to 3 pm, listen to beautiful music.  You can also take a tour of this historic home museum and the James Gamble Rogers II Studio by trained docents.

photo:courtesy of Casa Feliz, Winter Park

This event is free to the public, but donations are gladly accepted. Come as you are--casual attire, children welcome! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in our lovely flower gardens. Artists are invited to paint or draw on-site during the event.

                                                     
656 Park Avenue North
Winter Park, Florida

Thursday out and about Orlando

There are lots of local events going on every night in Orlando and here is what is going on today, Thursday.

Faith Arts Village - Jazz at the Village. Music by Jazz Zone, Art and Food Trucks! ~ 5pm-8pm .

Downtown Orlando & Thornton Park - 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop ~ 6pm-9pm
Come to the Gallery Hop each third Thursday of every month, to the Downtown Arts District for the  art and an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun. On a typical Hop, series of galleries and non-traditional art venues (think restaurants, boutiques, and salons) spotlight the best of established and emerging Orlando-based artists as well as the works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.

Though many shops are open earlier, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs to 9:00 p.m. with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later.

Total Wine & More - Learn About Beer Belgian Classics $15 ~ 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Explore and taste a variety of classic Belgian beer styles. Authentic Trappist and Abbey ales of Belgium will be featured along with beers from other countries whose brewers are offering accurate renditions of these timeless brews of Belgium.

Class includes beer selections, tasting sheets, take home educational materials, and discounts on the beer presented in class. $15 per class. Class size limited to 30 people.

Dandelion Communitea - Green Drinks ~ 7pm-9pm
Every 3rd Thursday, Dandelion Communitea Cafe hosts Green Drinks where you can eat, drink, enjoy great music, talk and learn about the issues concerning our environment and the Ourlando community

Sundays in Orlando

Some fun things to do in Orlando on a sleepy Sunday. Enjoy!
Celebration Farmer's Market- 9:00am-2:00pm

Lake Eola Park - Orlando Farmer's Market 10:00-4:00 pm.

Maitland Farmer's Market - 9:00am-2:00pm

Sam Flax - Market Sundays ~11:00-4:30pm. Artists, Musicians, & Food Trucks
Blank Space - Art Market ~ 12pm-6pm

Casa Feliz - Music at the Casa 12:00-3:00pm. Free

Saturday Orlando Events

Winter Park Farmer's Market ~7am-1pm.

 

Sand Lake Farmer's Market ~ 9am-2pm

Dexter's Thornton Park - Sangria Saturdays at Dexters-$4 Sangrias, $2 Tecate cans & Tapas Specials ~ 11am-7pm.

 

Pine Twenty2- Kids eat free and nothing is better than free. ~ 11am-11pm.

Free Dental Service for the first 75 people-Friday, December 23, 2011.

Dentistry From The Heart is spreading free smiles across North America and they will be in Oviedo this Friday, December 23, 2011. Through hundreds of events each year, free dental care is made available to communities in 49 states and Canada. The event starts ar 7 a.m. but people camp out to be chosen. Plan ahead and best wishes!

83 Alafaya Woods Boulevard
Oviedo, FL 32765
http://www.youroviedodentist.com/




Dentistry from the Heart - event in Ovideo

Orlando out and about on Thursday

Collage Park Farmer's Market ~ 5pm-9pm.

 

Jack's Steakhouse- $5 Burger Night.

High Tide Harry's - Big Meal Deal $12.99 ~ 6pm-Close

K Restaurant - $20 Filet Night ~ 6pm-10pm.

Eat More Produce - Food Truck Pod 6pm-10pm.

Urban Flats - Loves Ladies ~ $5 Flatbread, $3 Pinnacle Drinks & Free Dessert for the Ladies.

 

Wednesday on Orlando Eats

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt - Half price Waffle Bowls ~11:30am-10:30pm.

K Restaurant - $5 Burger Wednesdays ~ 11:30am-2pm.

Jiko the Cooking Place- South African Wine & Cheese Tasting. $25(+tax & gratuity). ~ 3pm-4pm.

Terrace 390 - Hump Wednesdays - All-U-Can Drink (house wines & bottled beer) & All-U-Can Eat flatbreads $17 ~ 5pm.-9pm.

 

Urban Flats - Wine Down Wednesdays - Drinks & food for $20. ~ 5:00-8:00pm

TAPS Wine, Beer & Eatery - Wine Tap Wednesday $15 all-you-can-drink select wines and $3 select bruschettas ~ 5pm-8pm.

Lake Lily Park Maitland - Food Truck Café ~ 6pm-9pm

Firestone Live - The Tastes & Sounds of Downtown ~ 6pm-12am.

Relax Grill at Lake Eola - Trivia Nite ~ 7pm.

Wildside BBQ Thornton Park - Live Trivia ~ 8pm-10pm.

Enzian Theater - Wednesday Pitcher Night show ~ 8:30pm. Free

-Call to confirm information.

Sunday in and around Orlando

Looking for something to do in and around Orlando on Sunday? Here are a few suggestions. Some are FREE! Enjoy!

Casa Feliz - Music at the Casa 12:00-3:00pm. Free

Mennello Museum - Family Day Free Admission ~ 12:30pm-4pm.

Dandelion Communitea Cafe- Sparkle Handmade Holiday Market & Winter Wellness Festival ~ 11am-8pm.

Celebration Farmer's Market- 9:00am-2:00pm

Maitland Farmer's Market - 9:00am-2:00pm

Lake Eola Park - Orlando Farmer's Market 10:00-4:00 pm.

Sam Flax - Market Sundays ~11:00-4:30pm. Artists, Musicians, & Food Trucks.

Kilwins Winter Park - Fabulous Fudge - Buy One Slice, Get One Slice (mix & match) ~ 12:00pm.-8:30pm.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room - $1 Oyster at the Bar. ~ 5:00pm.10:00pm.

CRAVE- All You Can Eat Prime Rib & Crab Legs $29.95 + Kids Eat Free. $19.95 Bottle of Wine.

-Call to confirm information.

Saturday Shows- Orlando Goings On:

Winter Park Playhouse - Anything Cole! $38 ~ 7:30pm.

SAK Comedy Lab - Duel of Fools ~ 7:30pm & 9:30pm $15/$12 FL Resident.

Hamburger Mary's - Cabaret Dinner Show ~ 7:30pm & 8:30pm.

Improv Comedy Club ~ 7:30pm & 10:15pm

The Bach Festival Society - A Classic Christmas ~ 7:30pm-9pm.

Treasure Tavern - Dinner & Show $60.65 ~ 8pm.

Theatre Downtown - A Christmas Carol $20 ~ 8pm. * (Takes place other nights as well.)

Orlando Shakespeare Theater - A Tuna Christmas $26-$38 ~ 8pm.

-Call before you go to confirm information.

"Winter in the Park" - Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Winter Park

When: Sunday, December 04, 2011Call for times
Where: Central Park West Meadow, 150 North New York Avenue
Cost: $10 all day includes skate rental; Group discounts
Contact: 407-599-3203

The City of Winter Park will bundle up once again for “Winter in the Park,” the city’s annual holiday ice skating rink in Central Park West Meadow. Snowflakes of all ages and skill levels are invited to chill out as they glide, spin and turn!: Monday thru Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. See website for extended school holiday hours. Snow angels are invited to skate all day for only $10 per skater (skate rental included). For a blizzard of 20 or more people, cool group discounts are available. If you are interested in bringing your whole igloo to celebrate birthdays, special events, private parties or corporate holiday gatherings, the rink is available for rental opportunities. Advance reservations are required for private party/groups to avoid an icy avalanche of skaters at the rink. Holiday music, games, carolers and so much more will flurry around you as you enjoy “Winter in the Park.”

Popcorn Flicks in Central Park- Free Outdoor Movie in Winter Park

Thinking about what to do this upcoming weekend? Why not a free outdoor Christmas movie in Winter Park?

 Friday, December 02, 2011
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Central Park in Downtown Winter Park
Cost: FREE
Contact: 407-629-0054
Website: enzian.org

The City of Winter Park and Enzian collaborate to produce a cinema series in Winter Park. The series is called "Popcorn Flicks" and features classic films for the whole family. Popcorn Flicks are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. The films are FREE and open to the public. We encourage you to bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends and join us!

Popcorn Flicks are scheduled for 7PM, but may not start until sunset to provide an optimal viewing experience for our attending guests.

These outdoor screenings are dependent upon Florida's somewhat unpredictable weather conditions. In an effort to avoid cancelling an event, Enzien may wait until 30 minutes prior to the set screening time to officially post a cancellation notice; which will be posted on the Popcorn Movie page. You may also call Enzian's Box Office at 407-629-1088 x230 for more information

To complement the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Stroll, Popcorn Flicks in the Park, presented by the City of Winter Park and Enzian will feature "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "A Christmas Story." Bring your blanket or chair to enjoy the movie under the stars in Central Park. Free popcorn for everyone! (Rain Date: Monday, December 5, at 7 p.m.)

History Center Holiday at Heritage Square-Free Holiday Event

Free holiday celebration for the whole family at the History Center at Heritage Square. Add this to your Holiday fun and bring friends and family to the museum for this annual, festive holiday celebration at 6:15 p.m this Wednesday night.

Enjoy refreshments and musical performances by the Grand Avenue Elementary School’s choir, Voices of Valencia, and the Blu Trio, visit with Santa, explore the museum, make holiday crafts, and more.

This free family friendly event runds from 6-8 p.m.  The Square lighting will occur approximately 6:15 p.m. Dont miss it!

65 East Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32801
Call (407) 836-7010 for information.

 History Center 

Winter in the Park - Holiday Ice Skating Rink

When:

The City of Winter Park will bundle up once again for “Winter in the Park,” the city’s annual holiday ice skating rink in Central Park West Meadow. Snowflakes of all ages and skill levels are invited to chill out as they glide, spin and turn!: Monday thru Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. See website for extended school holiday hours. Snow angels are invited to skate all day for only $10 per skater (skate rental included). For a blizzard of 20 or more people, cool group discounts are available. If you are interested in bringing your whole igloo to celebrate birthdays, special events, private parties or corporate holiday gatherings, the rink is available for rental opportunities. Advance reservations are required for private party/groups to avoid an icy avalanche of skaters at the rink. Holiday music, games, carolers and so much more will flurry around you as you enjoy “Winter in the Park.”

Sunday, November 27, 2011 (Call for times)
Where: Central Park West Meadow, 150 North New York Avenue
Cost: $10 all day includes skate rental; Group discounts
Contact: 407-599-3203

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert "Home for the Holidays"

 Sunday, November 27, 2011 @ 4:00 PM
Where: Central Park in Downtown Winter Park
Cost: FREE
Contact: 407-896-6700
Website: http://www.orlandophil.org/

The City of Winter Park invites you to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season as the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents its annual Holiday Pops concert in Winter Park’s charming Central Park. Conductor Albert-George Schram will lead the Philharmonic in a beautiful program of holiday favorites for all ages featuring the Holiday Singers, and the Florida Youth Program Singers under the direction of Robin Jensen. This free public concert is made possible by the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. Audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable, canned or dry food items to help restock the pantries at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Bring a blanket and a picnic and get ready for a concert program of holiday favorites that will be sure to put everyone in the spirit of the season.

Festival of The Seasons at Downtown Disney

Celebrate the holidays with Festival of the Seasons! Enjoy live entertainment, festive décor, fun and so much more—all in the Downtown Disney area at Walt Disney World Resort from November 9, 2011 to January 8, 2012.

With twinkling lights, a grandiose tree and yuletide touches at every turn, the Downtown Disney area invites us to embrace the spirit of the season.  Holiday sights and sounds are merry and many during Festival of the Seasons.

Live Entertainment

• Holiday carolers
• Latin, jazz and pop performances of cherished holiday songs
• Costumed stilt walkers and street performers
• A lively holiday dance party with deejay

Visit Santa Claus
Santa Claus is here to help celebrate the season from November 18 to December 24, 2011. Visit with Santa, share holiday wish lists and enjoy a unique photo op!


For more information - (407) 934-7639.

Orlando Sunday Happenings

Sunday Events & Deals:

Celebration Farmer's Market- 9:00am-2:00pm

Maitland Farmer's Market - 9:00am-2:00pm

Winter Park Harvest Festival ~ 9am-5pm

Lake Eola Park - Orlando Farmer's Market 10:00-4:00 pm.

Sam Flax - Market Sundays ~11:00-4:30pm. Artists, Musicians, & Food Trucks

Casa Feliz - Music at the Casa 12:00-3:00pm. Free

Truffles & Trifles - Holiday Bread Class $54 ~ 1pm.

Fashion Square Mall - The Daily City Food Truck Pod ~ 5pm-9pm.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room - $1 Oyster at the Bar. ~ 5:00pm.10:00pm.

 

-Call to confirm information.

Saturday around Orlando

Some suggestion for the weekend!

 

Winter Park - Harvest Festival 9am-5pm.

Leu Gardens - Holiday House ~ 10am-3pm

Orlando Museum of Art - Fesitval of Trees November ~ 10:00am-5:00pm. $10/$6

Downtown Disney - Festival of the Seasons

Pottery Studio - Holiday Ornament Workshops ~ 12:00pm-4:00pm.

Third Thursday Gallery Hop

The third Thursday of every month, thousands of visitors converge in the core of the Downtown Arts District for the 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun.

Though many shops are open earlier, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs to 9:00 p.m. with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later.

A series of galleries and non-traditional art venues spotlight the best of established and emerging Orlando-based artists as well as the works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Street artists and performers settle into the many nooks of the District to entertain. Up-and-coming bands, dance troupes, even mimes and stage characters add to the experience. Expect the something different as each month is uniquely an experience in art and culture.

Participating galleries:

CityArts Factory
29 S Orange Ave
407-648-7060www.cityartsfactory.com

Redefine Gallery@ CityArts Factory

Alterverse Exhibit@ CityArts Factory

Kiene/Quigley Community Gallery@ CityArts Factory

Orlando Magic Gallery@ CityArts Factory

Lee James Floral Gallery@ CityArts Factory

Gallery at Avalon Island

37-39 S. Magnolia Ave
407-803-6670
www.galleryatavalonisland.com

The Grand Bohemian Gallery
325 S. Orange Ave
407-581-4801
www.grandbohemianhotel.com

Orlando City Hall Gallery
400 S. Orange Ave
407-246-4279
www.cityoforlando.net

Ichiban Restaurant
19 S Orange Ave
407-423-2688
www.orlandoichiban.com

Nu Visions in Photography
27 E. Pine St.
407-325-5370
www.nuvisionsinphotography.com
OmLab
37 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 1100
407-243-8402
www.theomlab.com

Tastings of Orlando
111 N. Magnolia Ave Ste 175
(407) 999-9950
www.awineexperience.com

Blank Space
201 East Central Boulevard
407-481-9010
www.blankspaceart.net

Mother Falcon Clothing
817 East Washington Street
407-423-3060
www.motherfalconclothing.com

Dog & Friends

431 East Central Boulevard
407-648-7297
www.dogandfriends.com

Kush Gallery and Lounge
23 S. Court Avenue
(Above Katmandu)
407-843-KUSH (5874)
www.kushultralounge.com

Club 57 West
57 West Pine Street
Orlando, FL 32801
www.Club57west.com

Tuesday on Orlando Eats

Kilwins Winter Park - Caramel Apples - Buy One Get One Free. ~ 11am.-9:30pm.

 

Hawkers - Take Out Tuesdays - 10% off all takeout orders. ~ 11am-10pm.

Wall Street Catina - Taco Tuesday - $2 Tacos, $2 Margaritas, $2 Coronas & $2 Tequila shots. ~ 2pm-2am.

Ceviche - Tapas Tuesdays ~ $4 Tapas Menu & $4 Sangria

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine - Five for $6 till 7pm at the bar.*

Relax Grill- Happy Hour Half priced beer, wine & well. $5 appetizers. ~5pm-7pm.

 

Dexter's Thornton Park - $1 Burger Night 5pm.

Terrace 390 - Crab Crackin Tuesdays - All you can eat crab legs $19.95. ~ 6pm-9pm

Johnny's Other Side - 1/2 off everything (Food, Beer, Wine, Liquor) ~ 6pm.-10pm

-Call to confirm.

Leu Garden- Festivities kick off the Holiday Season

Leu’s Holiday House
Dates: November 14, 2011 – January 4, 2012
10:00 am – 3:30 pm (Museum hours)

This holiday season visit the Leu House Museum decked out in all the trimmings. Each of 11 rooms in the home has its own theme fused with amazing dioramas. Thirty minute tours are given on the hour and half-hour. The designers from Seminole State College of Florida Interior Design Students and Ron’s Miniature Shop & Museum dedicate their time and trimmings turning the home into a magical holiday showcase.

 

  

Date Night at Leu Gardens – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Friday, December 2
Gardens open at 6:00 pm Movie time 7:30 pm
Weather Permitting

Enjoy an outdoor movie in a beautiful garden setting. Patrons may bring a blanket or chairs and dinner picnic basket. Garden Admission is $5.00 plus tax adult and $2.00 plus tax child; Garden Members receive free admission on all Date Nights. Admission is collected at the door.

Storytime at Leu Gardens
Presented by Nemours BrightStart
Monday, December 5

Orange County Library System's storytelling program comes to Leu Gardens the first Monday of each month, excluding holidays. Share stories and songs with your little one. This is a free indoor event.

10:00 am - 10:15 am Infant Time (up to 18 months)
10:20 am - 10:35 am Toddler Time (18 months to 2 year olds)
10:40 am - 11:00 am Preschool Time (3 to 5 year olds)