Orlando Events July 8, 2009
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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 511653 | BCC Planetarium Observatory and Exhibit HallsThe public can visit Brevard Community College's exhibit halls and observatory free of charge. Sky shows, films, and laser shows are available for a fee. 321.433.7372 http://www.brevardcc.edu/planet Ongoing Each Wed, Sat, Sun 1/5/00 - 12/28/20; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Exhibits: Wed 1:30pm-4:30pm, Fri 6:30pm-10:30pm, Sat 6:30pm-10:30pm; Observatory Fri & Sat dusk-10pm Cost: 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 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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| Films 511627 | The Cowboy AstronomerThe sky show The Cowboy Astronomer offers a tour of the sky through the eyes of cowboys who gaze at the stars and swap stories around the campfire. Families receive a discount for admission to multiple shows. 321.433.7372 http://www.brevardcc.edu/planet 7/8/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 2pm Cost: Adults $7; Seniors & Students $6; Children (12 & under) $4 |
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| Films 497367 | Igor (PG)The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers kids a chance to see 10 PG- or G-rated movies over the course of the summer for $5 if purchased in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's movie: Igor (PG). 407.352.1042 http://www.cin... bhouse/284.htm Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-12 Time: 10am Cost: $5-$10 |
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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 497271 | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (PG)Families can see SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (PG) 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 7/3/09 - 7/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: Adults $2; Kids free |
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| Films 497145 | Mr. Magorium (G) & Waterhorse (PG)On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays families can choose between free screenings of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G) & Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity. 407.207.4603 http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 497108 | Everyone's Hero (G) & Kung Fu Panda (PG)On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, families can choose between free screenings of Everyone's Hero (G) & Kung Fu Panda (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity. 407.343.0674 http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 497150 | Everyone's Hero (G) & Kung Fu Panda (PG)On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, families can choose between free screenings of Everyone's Hero (G) & Kung Fu Panda (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity. 407.343.0674 http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 497206 | Mr. Bean's Holiday (G) & Madagascar 2 (PG)On Tuesdays and Wednesdays families can choose between free screenings of Mr. Bean's Holiday (G) & Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa (PG) as part of Regal theatres Free Family Film Festival. Tickets are available at the theater box office on the day of the show; seating, available on a first come, first served basis, is limited to theater capacity. 407.977.7206 http://www.reg... lschedule.aspx Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 497380 | The Tale of Despereaux (G)AMC Summer MovieCamp invites kids and parents to enjoy G and PG movies for just $1 at participating AMC theatres on Wednesday mornings throughout the summer. This week's film: The Tale of Despereaux (G). Tickets are available one week in advance at the box office only; doors open one hour before scheduled Summer MovieCamp showtimes. 407.290.1265 http://www.amctheatres.com 7/8/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 10am Cost: $1 |
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| Library Programs 506228 | Silly Stories with Ms. Shanna and Mr. TomMs. Shanna and Mr. Tom bring their favorite silly books to life. Registration is required. 407.623.3300 ex 4 http://www.wppl.org 7/8/09 Ages: 3-10 Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 506229 | Teen Film FestivalThe public is invited to screen short films created by local teens. Pre-registration is necessary for seating. 407.623.3300 ex 4 http://www.wppl.org 7/8/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 505976 | Kids SRPLibrary staffers entertain kids with a program that combines crafts, games, storytelling, and reader's theater activities. 407.742.8888 http://www.osceolalibrary.org 7/8/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 505975 | Kids SRPLibrary staffers entertain kids with a program that combines crafts, games, storytelling, and reader's theater activities. 407.742.8888 http://www.osceolalibrary.org 7/8/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 3pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 505980 | Teen SRPTeens can step into the library "coffeehouse" to read poetry, sing a song, or otherwise "expresso" themselves during an open mic event. 407.742.8888 http://www.osceolalibrary.org 7/8/09 Ages: 13-17 Time: 4pm-5:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 505979 | Teen SRPTeens can step into the library "coffeehouse" to read poetry, sing a song, or otherwise "expresso" themselves during an open mic event. 407.742.8888 http://www.osceolalibrary.org 7/8/09 Ages: 13-17 Time: 12n-1:30pm Cost: Free |
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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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| Nature & Outdoors 137945 | Alligator and Crocodile DemonstrationsFamilies can watch the alligator and crocodile demonstrations and feedings from the bridge to Wild Florida. 321.254.9453 http://brevardzoo.com Ongoing Each Wed, Fri, Sun 7/5/06 - 7/5/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm Cost: Free with zoo admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 124562 | Super Aquarium Fish Feeding and EducationRepresentatives feed the huge fish - including the State Record Catfish and a 14 pound Bass - in the super aquarium and educate families about the numerous species of fresh and saltwater fish available in the State of Florida. Get there a few minutes early to secure a good viewing spot. 407.563.5200 http://www.basspro.com Ongoing Each Wed, Sat, Sun 5/6/06 - 5/6/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 1:30pm Cost: Free |
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