Orlando Events July 20, 2009
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| Concerts 500778 | Orlando Philharmonic Sounds of Summer SeriesThe Orlando Philharmonic's Sounds of Summer concert series continues with a performance by the Redwing Blackbird Ragtime Band. 407.770.0071 http://www.orlandophil.org 7/20/09 Ages: 7-18 Time: 7pm Cost: Adults $37; Seniors $33; Students (with ID) $18.50 |
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| Concerts 228124 | Daily Carillon ConcertHistoric Bok Sanctuary in Lake Wales presents special carillon concerts daily for families to enjoy while visiting the sanctuary's lush gardens. 863.676.1408 http://boksanctuary.org Ongoing Daily 1/1/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm & 3pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 518259 | Diana: The People's PrincessThe People's Princess Charitable Foundation hosts a one-of-a-kind exhibit honoring the life of Diana, former Princess of Wales, and one of England's most beloved royals. The display chronicles Diana's childhood and ancestry, her spellbinding wedding, her years with the royal family, her charitable work, and her death and legacy. Items on display include royal dresses, various personal effects and memorabilia, and more. The exhibit takes place in Downtown Disney's West Side in the former Virgin Megastore building, next door to DisneyQuest. http://www.disneyworld.com Ongoing Daily 7/8/09 - 11/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 11am-11pm Cost: Adults $14.50; Children (ages 3 to 9) $5 (under 3) free |
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| Exhibits 500321 | The Virtues of Simplicity - American Arts & CraftsThe museum's exhibition The Virtues of Simplicity - American Arts and Crafts from the Morse Collection displays furnishings and decorative art that illustrates the origins of the Arts & Crafts movement in Great Britain, and its expansion through America's Northeast and Midwest. 407.645.5311 http://www.morsemuseum.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 413702 | GrossologyVisit the world of Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body, a science-in-disguise exhibition where kids get the answers to many of the slimy, oozy, crusty, stinky questions they absolutely love to ask about the human body. The exhibit has more than 20 interactive displays and games and uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to disclose the good, the bad, and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor, and much more. The exhibit is based on the best-selling children's book, Grossology by Sylvia Branzei. 407.514.2000 http://www.osc.org Ongoing Daily except Wed 1/31/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 413708 | The Adventures of Mr. Potato HeadThe ever-popular Mr. Potato Head leads kids on adventures in outer space, on a jungle safari, on an archeological dig, and under the sea as part of an exhibit full of skill-building activities. 407.514.2000 http://www.osc.org Ongoing Daily except Wed 5/23/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 407821 | American Portraits & LandscapesBenjamin West, Thomas Moran, Rembrandt Peale, John Henry Twachtman, and Carl Wuermer are among the artists whose works are displayed in American Portraits & Landscapes, an exhibit spanning three centuries of American art from the Colonial period to the early 20th century. 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/2/09 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 407830 | 19th & Early 20th American ArtPaintings by George Inness, John Singer Sargent, Georgia O'Keeffe, William Harnett, Alfred Bricher, William Merritt Chase, Frank Weston Benson, and others, are among the pieces representing the museum's traditional American art acquisitions. 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/2/09 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 362677 | Therman Statom: Stories of the New WorldTherman Statom's Stories of the New World - inspired by Juan Ponce de Leon's 1513 search for the Fountain of Youth - is a colorful custom art installation featuring a wide variety of materials in addition to his preferred medium, blown glass. Visitors walk through a mirrored maze, and past panoramic murals, video projections, and glass sculptures to reach Statom's conception of the fabled fountain. 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/10/09 - 10/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 362684 | Jerry Pinkney: Aesop's Fables and Other TailsMore than 65 original watercolor illustrations depicting well-known fables such as The Tortoise and the Hare, The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, and The Goose and the Golden Egg, as well as classic children's stories including The Ugly Duckling, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and The Little Red Hen make up an exhibition by the award-winning illustrator of more than 80 children's books. 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 5/9/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 362687 | Of Cloth & Culture: African TextilesOf Cloth & Culture: African Textiles from the Norma Canelas and William D. Roth Collection features textiles from various regions of the African continent, including Kente cloth from West Africa, beaded aprons fron the Kirdi of Cameroon, and beaded animal skins of the San people of South Africa. (Subject to temporary closing for renovation and special events.) 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 7/21/07 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 362690 | American Portraits & LandscapesOn Long-Term Loan from The Martin Andersen/Gracia Andersen Foundation, Inc., American Portraits & Landscapes features works by Benjamin West, Thomas Moran, Rembrandt Peale, John Henry Twachtman, and Carl Wuermer representing art from the Colonial period through the early 20th century. (Subject to temporary closing for renovation and special events.) 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 362695 | 19th & Early 20th Century American ArtDrawn from the museum's permanent collection, the exhibition features paintings by George Inness, John Singer Sargent, Georgia O'Keeffe, William Harnett, Alfred Bricher, William Merritt Chase, Frank Weston Benson, and the museum's recent acquisition, The Sun Vow, 1901, a sculpture by Hermon A. MacNeil. (Subject to temporary closing for renovation and special events.) 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 362697 | Aztec to ZapotecMore than 180 works of gold, silver, jade, ceramic, shell and wood created prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus makes up Aztec to Zapotec: Selections from the Ancient Americas Collection and offers insight into the life and cultures of civiliaations from the North, Central, and South American regions. (Subject to temporary closing for renovation and special events.) 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 313042 | Art Jewelry, Favrile Metalwork, and Precious GlassArt Jewelry, Favrile Metalwork, and Precious Glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany showcases an exquisite collection of art jewelry created by Tiffany & Co. 407.645.5311 http://www.morsemuseum.org Ages: 8-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 236461 | Orlando Remembered: Faces and PlacesFaces and Places highlights personalities and establishments that have left lasting marks on Orlando. New to the Faces and Places exhibit are artifacts from the life of beloved Central Florida dance instructor Edith Royal, â??the woman who set Central Florida dancing.â?? Learn more about movers and shakers such as Carl Langford, Delta Burke, and Joe Tinker; businesses like Merita Bread and Randall Knives; and sports teams like the Solar Bears and the Orlando Predators. Included with general admission. 407.836.8500 http://www.thehistorycenter.org Ages: 7-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 491943 | Target Family Theatre FestivalFamilies can enjoy fun-filled days of theater- and art-related events and activities as part of the Target Family Theatre Festival, starting with the opening day celebration as well as various performances at the Orlando Repertory Theatre's Edyth Bush Theatre, the Universal Orlando Theatre, and the Black Box Theatre, and the Lowndes Shakespeare Center's Goldman Theatre. 407.896.7365 http://www.orlandorep.com Ongoing Daily 7/18/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Times vary; See website for a complete event schedule. Cost: Tickets range from $6-$12; some events are free |
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| Films 491333 | Star Trek in IMAXWhat better place to see an IMAX screening of the new Star Trek (PG-13) film then KSC? 321.449.4444 http://www.ken... pacecenter.com Ongoing Daily 5/7/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-19 Time: 4:30pm & 7pm Cost: $7.50 (with KSC admission); $12 (film only) |
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| Films 497274 | Space Chimps (G)Families can see Space Chimps (G) as part of Cinemaworld's weekly Summer KidFest, which offers screenings of family favorites seven days a week. Kids are free and adults pay just $2 or receive free admission with the donation of a gently used children's book to benefit the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County. 321.723.4143 http://cinemaw... .com/melbourne Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: Adults $2; Kids free |
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| Films 519758 | KidFest - Buster Keaton Double FeaturePart of the Enzian's KidFest summer mini-series, camp participants and the general public are invited to view classic family-friendly movies the way they were meant to be seen - 35mm prints on the big screen! Families can see two Buster Keaton classics: One Week, in which the funnyman attempts to build a new home from a pre-fab kit, and Sherlock Jr., starring Keaton as a film projectionist who daydreams his way into the films he's presenting. 407.629.0054 http://www.enzian.org Ongoing Each Mon, Sat 7/18/09 - 7/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: Sat 11am; Mon 3:30pm Cost: $5 |
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| Library Programs 503838 | Monday MovieFamilies can bring snacks and pillows and screen a G or PG film on the library's big screen. Registration is required. 407.623.3300 ex 4 http://www.wppl.org Ongoing Each Mon 6/8/09 - 7/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 506240 | Bulletin Board BuildingTweens can create a bulletin board to hold mementos. Pre-registration is required. 407.623.3300 ex 4 http://www.wppl.org 7/20/09 Ages: 10-12 Time: 2pm-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 503482 | Press Play Monday Movie Mania!The library presents movies and related activities geared to kids ages six through 12. 407.835.7323 http://www.ocls.info Ongoing Each Mon 6/8/09 - 8/10/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-12 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 513344 | Pretend You're a CatPreschoolers can listen to stories and create art inspired by the Orlando Museum of Art exhibit Jerry Pinkney: Aesop's Fables and Other Tails. 407.835.7323 http://www.ocls.info 7/20/09 Ages: 3-5 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 506128 | Kids SRP: Catch the BeatKids can play a part in the reader's theater presentation of Giraffes Can't Dance, play limbo, create a colorful CD holder, and more. 407.742.8888 http://www.osceolalibrary.org 7/20/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 3pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 506127 | Kids SRP: Catch the BeatKids can play a part in the reader's theater presentation of Giraffes Can't Dance, play limbo, create a colorful CD holder, and more. 407.742.8888 http://www.osceolalibrary.org 7/20/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 493822 | Sea Turtle WalksParticipants learn about Florida's sea turtles and, perhaps, see a nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtle during ranger-led tours. Space is limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 772.388.2750. 321.984.4852 http://www.flo... sebastianinlet Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/21/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: 9pm-1am Cost: Free with park admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 347571 | Vulture FeedingsFamilies can watch as the Brevard Zoo's vultures receive their daily meal. Feedings take place in the La Selva loop. 321.254.9453 http://brevardzoo.com Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n Cost: Free with zoo admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 341055 | Destination Florida: Tourism Before DisneyDestination Florida: Tourism Before Disney uses artifacts, images, memorabilia, and interactive components to show visitors what Florida tourism was like before the major theme parks moved in. Featured "favorites" include Gatorland, Weeki Wachee Springs, Cypress Gardens, Wigwam Village, Bok Tower, and Big Tree Park. 407.836.8500 http://www.thehistorycenter.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 597456 | Selected Works of Louis Comfort TiffanySelected Works of Louis Comfort Tiffany from the Morse Collection features more than 100 objects - including lamps, art glass, ceramics, and metalwork - demonstrating Tiffany's range as an artist. 407.645.5311 http://www.morsemuseum.org Ongoing Daily 3/4/06 - 12/31/20; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 385545 | Science ParkThe OSC's Science Park exhibit presents basic scientific principles in an engaging, hands-on manner. Visitors can experiment with magnets and coils to see how electricity and magnetism are related, construct a paper structure that floats on a column of air, shoot an air cannon, and experience natural phenomenons such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and thunderclouds. Ongoing Daily except Wed 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 406766 | NatureWorksThe OSC's NatureWorks exhibit invites visitors to learn about the diverse ecosystems of Central Florida, discover how living and non-living things interact with each other within the environment, and see a variety of live creatures - from various fish, reptiles and alligators - in realistic habitats. Ongoing Daily except Wed 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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