Central Florida Arts & Events Calendar:

 2008 Season

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Orlando Film Festival
P.O. Box 540238
Orlando, FL 32854-0238
407-843-0801

2008 Schedule coming soon

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Bach Festival Concert Series
Bach Festival Association
407-646-2182
1000 Holt Avenue - 2763
Winter Park, FL 32789

The Bach Festival Society, located in Winter Park, Florida, is one of the longest continuously operating Bach Festivals in the country and among Americas great oratorio societies. The Bach Festival Society brings the highest caliber of classical music to Central Florida. Performances are held in the intimate settings of the Tiedtke Concert Hall and Knowles Memorial Chapel on the beautiful campus of Rollins College.

Visiting Artists Series
The Bach Festival Society will present four performances, each featuring visiting soloists or chamber ensembles that have performed major works of the past and the work of talented new composers in the world's greatest concert halls.

Visiting Artists Series Tiedtke Concert Hall
Academy of St.

 Exhibit Through  - November 31

Dr. Seuss Wants You!

Holocaust Memorial Resource Center, Maitland:  Presents a little known aspect of the works of Theodore Geisel, recognized as Dr. Seuss.  Dr. Seuss brought attention to neglected social issues during World War II.  407.628.0555  www.holocaustedu.org

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FEBRUARY

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The Drowsy Chaperone
Feb 5 - 10, 2008
Carr Performing Arts Centre

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Father & Daughter Dance:  7 PM - 9 PM

Winter Springs Civic Center

OPUS
By Michael Hollinger

February 6 – March 9, 2008
GOLDMAN THEATER

The huge hit reading of PlayFest! 2007 becomes the premiere this season. A world-renowned string quartet has only a week to rehearse Beethoven’s “Opus 131” for a performance at the White House. Tempers and partners flare as the pressure increases. The Orlando Sentinel proclaimed, “The audience loved this comic drama.”

Opus contains strong language and mature content.

 PLAYFEST 2008!
THE HARRIETT LAKE FESTIVAL
OF NEW PLAYS
 

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Dancing Under the Stars:  6 PM - 9PM

Winter Springs Town Center

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
February 16-24
Girl meets boy.

 Annie Russell Theatre
1000 Holt Ave. 2735
Winter Park, FL 32789
407- 646-2145

 2/22 - 3/15

Tony Award Winner
Biloxi Blues
by Neil Simon
The second chapter in what is known as Simon's “Eugene Trilogy”
(the first being Brighton Beach Memoirs)
Simon’s plays previously produced at Theatre Downtown Lost In Yonkers, Brighton Beach Memoirs

Theatre Downtown hosts

To place an order call Theatre Downtown at 407-841-0083

Individual Tickets are $19.00/$16.00 for Seniors & Students

February 22nd thru March 15th
Sunday Matinee March 9th at 2:30 PM

The story centers around Eugene Morris Jerome, a 20-year-old "Brooklynite" who enlists in the United States Army during WWII. Jerome is sent to Biloxi Mississippi, during which time he learns to cope with fellow soldiers of all walks of life, falls in love, loses his virginity in less than ideal circumstances, and more, all while having to cope with an eccentric drill sergeant.

Theatre Downtown hosts

 IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
Adapted by Jody Davidson
Book by Laura Numeroff

February 23 – March 16, 2008
MARGESON THEATER

A mouse shows up at a little boy’s house and asks for a cookie. The mouse receives the cookie and wants a glass of milk. He receives the glass of milk and wants a straw. He receives the straw… The rest becomes a chain of never-ending events!

To order 2007-2008 Season tickets, please call the Box Office at (407) 447-1700 ext. 1 or download the Season Ticket Order Form. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm and one hour before all showtimes.

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Annual Member Show, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Artwork by SSAA members and students of Seminole County middle schools on exhibit at Sanford's Civic Center.  For nearly 50 years the SSAA has encouraged professional artists and weekend dabblers to share ideas and talents.  Monthly meetings include demonstrations and workshops.  www.SanfordSeminoleArt.com

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Seminole Community College

Tuesday Voices

7pm

The poetry-reading series continues its season in the Multi-Purpose Room, Bldg, C, Sanford/Lake Mary Campus.  Everyone who attends is invited to read an original poem or a favorite poem by another poet.  Refreshments.  Free and open to the public.  407.708.2691

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The Mikado

Feb 29 - Mar 9, Fri & Sat, 7:30pm, Sun, 2pm

Gilbert & Sullivan's hilarious comic operetta tells the twisted tale of Nanki-Poo and his love, Yum-Yum. Tickets $23, $18, $15, 407.321.8111

www.waynedenschperformingartscenter.com

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Center for Contemporary Dance

VOW:  Voices of Women

Feb 29 - Mar 1, 8:00pm; March 2, 2pm

In honor of Women's History Month, Seminole Community College welcomes the Center for Contemporary Dance, with an all female cast.  VOW blends elegance and rawness to give insight into the hearts, minds and souls of women.  Tickets: $6, $5 seniors (55+) or sutdents of other schools.  Free to SCC faculty, staff and enrolled SCC students.  Reservations strongly recommended:  407.708.2040; or the the Fine Arts Theatre box office Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, Mon, 9:00am - noon, Tues - Fri noon - 4pm.

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The Heathrow Women's Club Charities

An Evening in Paris

The third annual Charity Gala at Heathrow Country Club.  Cocktails, dining, dancing and a live auction.  Black tie optional.  All procees to benefit the designated charities of the Heathrow Women's Club that support women and children in the community.  Tickets:  $100 per person.  Reservations:  407.338.3148 or www.HeathrowWomensClub.com

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 MARCH

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Orlando Philharmonic:  Rockwell Rhapsody

407.770.0071

www.OrlandoPhil.org

 Orlando Museum of Art

American Chronicles:  The Art of Norman Rockwell

March 1 - May 26

2416 N. Mills Ave, Orlando; 407.896.4231

www.omart.org

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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts
Garrick Ohlsson, piano
2:00 p.m. Sunday March 2

Festival of Orchestras:

407-539-0245
Toll-free
800-738-8188

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State Symphony of Russia
Mark Gorenstein conducts
Denis Matsuev, piano
8:00 p.m.

Festival of Orchestras:

407-539-0245
Toll-free
800-738-8188

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Monty Python's Spamalot
Mar. 25 - 30, 2008
Carr Performing Arts Centre

3/28 - 4/19

2007 Pulitzer Prize Winner
Rabbit Hole
by David Lindsay-Abaire
Lindsay-Abaire’s plays previously produced at Theatre Downtown; Fuddy Meers, Wonder of the World, Kimberly Akimbo

March 28th thru April 19th
Sunday Matinee April 13th at 2:30 PM

Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. RABBIT HOLE charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day..

Theatre Downtown hosts

APRIL

 MACBETH
By William Shakespeare

April 2 – April 27, 2008
MARGESON THEATER

Three mysterious witches give Macbeth a prophecy that he will become King. Spurred on by his ambitious wife, he quickly decides to take power at any cost and plunges his country into war, destruction, intrigue and murder. This special production will be performed arena style “in the round.” Don’t miss it!

To order 2007-2008 Season tickets, please call the Box Office at (407) 447-1700 ext. 1 or download the Season Ticket Order Form. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm and one hour before all showtimes.

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