Art, music, and theater: A look ahead to the full range of the arts offerings in Central Florida.
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Crealde School of Art
2010-2011 Season Preview
Alice & William Jenkins Gallery
Formally opened in 1980, the Jenkins Gallery's mission is to exhibit the work of noted and established Florida artists, and to introduce national and international artists to the Central Florida region.
Lyrical Harmonies: Landscape Paintings by Stephen Bach, Larry Moore and Don Sondag. Through October 2
Three Central Florida painters whose landscapes emphasize the beauty and tranquility of nature. Curated by Dennis Schmalstig.
The Art of Hope: A Regional Juried Exhibition Honoring the First African American US President, Barack Obama
October 9, 2010–January 15, 2011
Opening reception: Friday, October 9, 6:00–9:00pm. Held in both the Alice & William Jenkins and Heritage Center galleries, this exhibit displays the work of artists from all visual media from the Southeastern US. Curated by Bobby Scroggins, University of Kentucky.
12th Bi-Annual Southeast Photography Invitational: Abstraction: The Art of Seeing
January 28–March 19
An exhibition of invited photographers exploring one of the classical themes in photography and art. Curated by Rick Lang, Photography Dept. director.
Lot Lines: The Paintings of Jenny Brillhart
March 26–May 28
The internationally exhibited, Miami-based artist's paintings constructed from urban architectural elements of interiors and exteriors.
31st Annual Juried Student Exhibition
June 10–August 31
The exhibition features the year's best student work in painting, drawing, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Curated by Crealdé department directors Rick Lang, Henry Sinn and Vincent Sansone.
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Showalter Hughes Community Gallery
Established in 2000, The Showalter Hughes Community Gallery highlights four to five exhibitions annually, featuring work by students, faculty, emerging artists and outreach programs.
Directors' Choice
October 1, 2010– January 29, 2011
Opening reception: Friday, October 1, 6:00-7:30pm.
Featuring the recent work of 12 artists from Crealdé's diverse faculty, including artists long associated with the school as well as new additions to the faculty in photography, painting, sculpture and ceramics.
11th Annual Holiday Sale
November 20, 9:00am–5:00pm,
and November 21, 11:00am–4:00pm
Established and emerging artists affiliated with Crealdé offer their artwork for sale. A portion of the proceeds supports Crealdé programs. In the Contemporary Sculpture Garden.
The Central Florida Barbershop—Documentary and Barber Story by Penny Jordan February 5–April 23
This photo documentary captures barbershops in Central Florida representing diverse neighborhoods and culture, tradition and community. Historical photographs as well as memorabilia from a lost era of barbering.
Storytellers XIV
May 29–August 6
The Storytellers program brings dignity to and raises awareness of marginalized communities though the artistic expression of teens from that community. Storytellers XIV participants are from the farm-worker community in Mt. Dora and surrounding rural Lake County communities.
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Heritage Center Visiting Exhibition Gallery
Established in 2007, the Heritage Center Visiting Exhibition Gallery at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center campus hosts exhibitions that explore local history, cultural preservation, the African American experience, and Southern folklore.
Connecting Andre Smith and Zora Neale Hurston: Maitland and Eatonville as Joining Communities
January 21–April 9
On loan from the Maitland Art and History Association, this exhibition coincides with the Zora! Festival. It features 20 paintings by Andre Smith (1880-1959), Maitland Art Center's founder, visionary artist and architect, depicting Eatonville, home of Zora Neale Hurston, in the 1930s and '40s. With photographs and text panels of Eatonville folklore.
Second Annual Hannibal Square
Heritage Center Folk Art Festival
April 16
The Festival features work for sale by Florida folk artists, including the original Florida Highwaymen painters. With live folk music, displays by Heritage Center partner vendors, and a free, hands-on "Kid Folk" art and poetry storybook workshop for ages 5 and up.
The Art of Uncle Monday
April 15–August 27
On loan from the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee, the exhibit features 55 framed prints of work by the late Kitty Kitson Petterson that illustrate Dr. Kristin G. Congdon's book, Uncle Monday and Other Florida Tales. S
Crealdé School of Art; 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; 407.671.1886; crealde.org.
Heritage Center; 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407.539.2680;
hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org.
Festival of Orchestras
2010–11 Season
Performances of the Festival of Orchestras entire upcoming concert season will take place at the Northland Performing Arts Center in Longwood. Northland's 3,100-seat performing arts center, which is just over two years old, is well-equipped to host the Festival's large international symphony orchestras.
"We are extremely pleased with the overwhelming positive response from residents in and around Seminole County who are very excited about our upcoming, world-class symphony concert series at Northland Church. Those who have already attended one of our orchestra performances at Northland are amazed at the sound quality, ease of access and comfort of this fabulous new venue," says Susan Carey, Festival of Orchestras' executive director.
BBC Concert Orchestra
November 19th, 2010, 7:30pm
Keith Lockhart, conductor; Illya Yakushev, piano
Mendelssohn, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Piano Concerto No. 1 in G major, op. 25; Vaughan Williams, Symphony no. 5 in D major.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
January 14th, 2011, 7:30pm
Peter Oundjian, conductor; James Ehnes, violin
Gary Kulesha, Torque; Barber, Violin Concerto, op. 14; Tchaikovsky, Symphony no. 5, op. 64, E minor.
German State Philharmonic
February 4th, 2011, 7:30pm
Philippe Entremont, conductor; Sebastian Knauer, piano
Weber, Oberon Overture; Mozart, Concerto for 2 Pianos, no. 10 K.365, E-flat major;
Mahler, Symphony no. 4, G major.
Boston Pops
March 18th, 2011, 7:30pm
Keith Lockhart, conductor; Broadway stars Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James
Honoring Cole Porter, one of the Great American Songbook composers, with songs from his hit musicals including Anything Goes, Can-Can and Kiss Me Kate. S
Festival of Orchestras, 1353 Palmetto Ave., Ste. 120, Winter Park; 407.539.0245; festivaloforchestras.org.
Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
2010–11 Season
Where Florida's Young Musicians Shine! Sunday October 17, 4:00pm
Andrew Lane, music director
The 54th season opens with world-renowned violin soloist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg performing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto with the Symphonic Orchestra. Also featured is a side-by-side performance of Gustav Holst's The Planets, with the Philharmonia & Symphonic Orchestras. Performances by Overture Strings and Prelude Orchestra will round out this concert which showcases the mentoring and teaching that makes the FSYO one of the finest youth orchestra programs in the Southeast. Tickets: FSYO families $8, $16; general public: $12.50, $25. At the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.
Concerto Competition Finalists Recital
Saturday, November 13 (time TBA).
This recital is an opportunity to hear the concerto competition winners perform as soloists with the Symphonic Orchestra, the conservatory level orchestra. Free. At the Mennello Museum of American Art.
WKMG-TV and FSYO
Free Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 4, 2:00-3:30pm.
Ring in the holidays with a wide selection of holiday music from traditional favorites to newer compositions. To benefit the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Free. At the Lake Eola Band Shell.
Celebration of Music Education Concert
Sunday, February 13, 3:00pm.
The Prelude and Philharmonia Orchestras and the beginning strings group, Overture Strings, perform. Tickets: $8 to $30. At College Park Baptist Church.
Symphonic Orchestra Concert
Sunday, March 6, 4:00pm.
Andrew Lane, Music Director
This concert showcases Symphonic, the most advanced orchestra. Tickets: $20 (purchase directly from the Celebration Foundation, 407.566.1234). At Community Presbyterian Church, Celebration, FL.
Children Helping Children/Journey to Genius Concert
Sunday, April 10, 3:00pm (tentative)
This concert raises awareness of and funds for this children's charity and the FSYO. At College Park Baptist Church.
Season Finale Concert
Sunday, May 15, 4:00pm.
The Finale Concert will feature the premiere of an FSYO-commissioned work from Dr. Stella Sung, world-renowned composer and local resident. Tickets: $8 to $30. At the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. S
Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, 812 E. Rollins St., Ste. 300, Orlando; 407.999.7800; fsyo.org.
Studio of the Month
A different studio featured monthly. Shows coincide with the Sanford Art Walk on 4th Fridays, 5:00-9:00pm.
Sept. 24: MaD about Art: A mother/daughter show featuring Sharon Rae Hyder and Lori Ann Harris
Oct. 22: The Hairy Potter Strikes Again: ceramic artist Bob Garron
Jan. 28: The Schizophrenic Artist & Friends: Bob Holewinski
Feb. 25: Life's Moments Captured in Water Color: Cindy Sturla
March 25: Impressions in Watercolor: Stewart Jones
May 27: Portraits in Oil: Stan Surman
All Gallery on First studio events are free.
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Gallery on First
Studio Artists 2010–11 Season
A Season's Celebration Show
November 13–December 24
Opening Reception: Nov. 13, 6:00–9:00pm.
New work by studio artists Stewart Jones, Cindy Sturla, Stan Surman, Bob Garron, Robert Holewinski, Sharon Rae Hyder and Lori Anne Harris.
Masterpiece in a Day
February 12, 10:00am–5:00pm
Benefit show for Meals on Wheels. Studio artists create works of art which are silent-auctioned at 5:00pm.
100 for $100
April 22, 5:00–9:00pm
Studio artists present 100 pieces of artwork for $100 or less.
Hot Summer Nights
June 4–26. Opening reception: June 4, 6:00-9:00pm The annual group show introducing new work by studio artists.
Gallery on First, 211 E. First St., Sanford; 407.323.2774; GalleryonFirst@yahoo.com.
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art
2010–11 Season
Distilled to the Essence
Sept. 10–Oct. 1
Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 10, 6:00-9:00pm. Chris Beck and Kim Clayton use cast-off elements to create artwork with a Southern flavor.
Spirits in Sanford: A Halloween Art Show
October 9, 10:00am–4:00pm.
Spirits in Sanford is a juried art show created for those with a passion for Halloween.
Making Spirits Bright
Nov. 6–Dec. 31
Opening reception: Sat., Nov. 6, 1:00– 5:00pm. The gallery is transformed into a shopping wonderland of one-of-a-kind art and gifts.
Making Spirits Bright Trunk Show
Nov. 26 & 27, 10:00am–4:00pm
Holiday fun with sculptor Melissa Menzer as she presents her spirited collection of antique assemblages.
Expressions in Felt: Lecture & Trunk Show Jan. 13, 2011; 7:00–9:00pm
Nationally known fiber artist Lisa Klakulak presents a slide show featuring her work and an overview of the felting process. Cost: $20, includes wine and cheese reception. 7:00- 9:00pm.
Sculptural Felt Jewelry and Wearables Workshop
Jan. 14, 5:00- 9:00pm; Jan. 15 & 16, 9:00am–5:00pm
Create eye-catching adornments with needle and wet felting skills taught by a master of fiber art. The versatile medium of felt will be explored in this intensive workshop.
Cost: $300 for 20 hours of instruction with a master instructor; $45 materials fee includes Merino wool fleece, imported Moroccan olive oil soap, agitation tools, needle tool and foam.
The Bone Show
Jan. 28–Feb. 20
Opening reception: Jan. 28, 6:00-9:00pm.
Alabama artist Butch Anthony returns with a twist on his collection of salvaged treasures. Anthony is garnering national attention after a segment on History Channel's American Pickers, and a New York Times story on his hand-built log home.
The heART of Winter Gone South
Feb. 26, 10:00am–5:00pm
This gathering of artists will celebrate the handmade and heart-felt. Usually held in upstate New York, this is the event's first appearance in the South. Artists: Debbee Thibeau, Jennifer Lanne, Laurie Meseroll, and others.
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 211 E. 1st St., Sanford, 407.323.2774; jtfolkart.com.
The Mennello Museum of American Art
2010–11 Season
Summer Fare: Selections from the Permanent Collections
Through September 1, 2010
A fine array of contemporary art from the Public Arts Collection of the City of Orlando and the Mennello, featuring works by Dale Chihuly, Chip Gillespie, Dale Kennington and Michael Sastre.
John Grabach and Henry Gasser: Teacher and Student
Through September 1, 2010
Grabach studied at the Art Students League in New York City. Gasser studied at the Newark School of Fine Art, and with Graback. The exhibit explores how the two artists looked at urban scenes and the New England coast. Curated by Frank Holt.
Maury Hurt and Grady Kimsey
November 2010–January 2011
The exhibit will feature paintings by Maury Hurt and three dimensional assemblages by Grady Kimsey, two of Central Florida's "living treasures." Curated by Frank Holt.
Sacred Spaces: Devotional Images
with Photography by Alex Harris October 2010–January 2011
A selection of 18th- through 20th-century devotional artworks including retablos (paintings on tin or wood panels) and bultos (three-dimensional carvings) from the Colorado Sprints Fine Arts Center's Hispanic collection. Shown in conjunction with a dramatic series of color photographs by American artist Alex Harris.
1934: A New Deal for Artists February–April 2011
Faced with tough economic times during the 1930s, American artists celebrated American drive and determination. This exhibition recognizes the 75th anniversary of the federal Public Works of Art project during the Great Depression. The program employed artists and encouraged them to depict the American scene.
John Singer Sargent: Portraits in Praise of Women
February–April 2011
The exhibit explores Sargent's range of styles and depth of characterization in his portraits of society women, and his fascination with exotic working-class women of Venice and Capri. Curated by the Fenimore Art Museum.
The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando; 407.246.4278; mennellomuseum.org.
Orange County Regional History Center
2010–11 Season
This year the History Center celebrates its own history with a series of exhibitions and events to mark its 10th anniversary downtown.
The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives
August 27–October 17
From the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, Goshen, NY. Original Currier & Ives lithographs, gear and posters that tell the history of a mid-19th century American pastime that became a national sport. With a display of items from Orlando's Ben White Raceway.
Against All Odds: The Art of the Highwaymen
September 25, 2010–January 2, 2011
The Highwaymen began as a group of 26 African American artists who, against all odds, managed to prosper selling their paintings in the segregated South of the '50s and '60s. Each artist is represented.
Florida in the Civil War
February 5–June 12
Discover how Florida overcame adversity to ship salt and beef to the Confederacy during the Civil War, and how Florida's citizens survived the Union blockade of the coastline.
The Working White House: 200 Years of Tradition and Memories
A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition
March 19–May 29
Developed by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and the White House Historical Association, this exhibit presents archival and contemporary images and videos, plus oral histories of workers who served presidents from William Taft through George W. Bush.
Games People Play: The Evolution of Video Games
July 2–September 11
Starting with the pinball machine, discover how games evolved from the first computer games to today's advanced game consoles.
Special 10th Anniversary Events
History Center 10th Anniversary Party
Saturday, October 2, 10:00am–5:00pm
A festive day of activities, surprises and refreshments in Heritage Square in front of the History Center and in the museum. Special opening day admission: $7 adults; $6.50 seniors, students and military with ID; $3.50 children 5-12; Historical Society members and children 4 and under, free.
Highwaymen Weekend
November 20–21
Meet some of the original Florida Highwaymen artists who will be on hand to display their work and explain how they managed to prosper despite adversity.
More Than a Museum Events
Artists & Authors: True Lies from Two Spies
August 26
Reception: 6:00pm; dinner and program: 6:30pm. Jonna and Tony Mendez, authors and formerly with the CIA. Join us for an elegant dinner and hear them describe their thrilling work experiences. Tickets: $50 members; $65 non-members. Reservations: 407.836.7010.
Retro Game Night
September 17, 7:00pm–midnight
Old-fashioned fun playing classic board and video games in the museum, including Parcheesi, Simon, Chinese Checkers, Clue, Battleship, and more. Free nostalgic treats; cash bar. Ages 18 and up. Retro attire encouraged. Cost: Historical Society members free; non-members $5 cash at the door.
Smithsonian Annual Museum Day
September 25, 10:00am–5:00pm
Free for Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors who present free "Smithsonian Museum Day" admission tickets (good for two). Tickets availableat smithsonianmag.com. Information: 407.836.8500.
Trick-or-Treat Safe Zone
October 30, 11:00am–4:00pm
Bring the kids for a safe, fun trick-or-treat adventure—three floors of trick-or-treating and not-so-scary Halloween activities. Ages 12 and under; must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Information: 407.836.8580. S
Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando; 407.836.8500; thehistorycenter.org
Orlando Philharmonic
2010–11 Season Preview
Resurrection Symphony
September 25, 8:30pm
Christopher Wilkins, conductor. Mahler: Symphony No. 2, Resurrection. The Orlando Philharmonic Concert Opera Choir, Janette Zilioli, soprano, and Sarah Limper, mezzo-soprano, and The UCF Chorus. At the Bob Carr.
Guys and Dolls
October 9, 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Christopher Wilkins, conductor. Alan Bruun, director. Frank Loesser's Tony award-winning musical is brought to life by the Mad Cow Theatre and the Orlando Philharmonic. With Davis Gaines as Sky Masterson, and Faith Prince as Miss Adelaide. At the Bob Carr.
Time Machine: Mozart in Prague, January 1787
October 25, 7:00pm
Christopher Wilkins, conductor. Overture, "Non più andrai" and "Voi che sapete" from The Marriage of Figaro, and "Ch'io mi scordi di te–Non temer, amato bene," Overture to Don Giovanni, Symphony No. 38 (Prague). At the Margeson Theater.
Myth and Poetry
October 30, 8:00pm
Christopher Wilkins, conductor. Yuriy Bekker, violin. Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet, Chausson: Poème; Sung: The Phoenix Rising; Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending; Stravinsky: The Firebird. At the Bob Carr.
Home for the Holidays
November 27, 2:00pm, 8:00pm
Dirk Meyer, conductor. Florian Richter, tenor. The Orlando Philharmonic rings in the holiday season with a host of favorite holiday melodies. At the Bob Carr.
Handel's Messiah
December 13, 7:00pm
Christopher Wilkins, conductor. Kimberly Randall, soprano; Tai Oney, countertenor; Curtis Rayam, tenor; Thomas Potter, baritone. At the Margeson Theater.
Young Romantics
January 8, 8:00pm
Christopher Wilkins, conductor. Yekwon Sunwoo, pianist. Rossini: Overture, The Barber of Seville: Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2; Schumann: Symphony No. 2. At the Bob Carr.
That's Amore
January 29, 2:00pm, 8:00pm
George Schram, conductor. A celebration of all things Italian, including a tribute to Luciano Pavarotti. At the Bob Carr.
Concertante
February 14, 7:00pm
Anthony Hose, conductor. Yuriy Bekker, violin; Mauricio Cespedes, viola; Nikolay Blagov, clarinet; Diane Bishop, bassoon. JS Bach: Brandenburg No. 3; Igor Stravinsky: Dumbarton Oaks; Richard Strauss: Duett-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon; Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola. At the Margeson Theater.
My Favorite Things—The Music of Richard Rodgers
February 19, 2:00pm, 8:00pm.
Christopher Wilkins, conductor. A program filled with Rodgers' most beloved works including Carousel Waltz, Sound of Music, Oklahoma and The King and I. At the Bob Carr.
Top Brass
March 28, 7:00pm.
Christopher Wilkins, conductor. The Orlando Philharmonic Brass & Percussion. Byrd: The Earl of Oxfords March; Wagner: Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral and Gathering of the Armies from Lohengrin; Holst: Suite from The Perfect Fool, Mussorgsky/arr. Howarth: Pictures at an Exhibition. At the Margeson Theater.
Classical Masters
April 9, 8:00pm.
Alondra de la Parra, conductor. Nikolay Blagov, clarinet; Jamie Strefeler, oboe; Diane Bishop, bassoon; Mark Fischer, horn. Piazzolla: Tangazo; Mozart: Sinfonia concertante; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4. At the Bob Carr.
A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Paul McCartney
April 22, 8:00pm; April 23, 2:00pm.
Michael Krajewski, conductor. The power of pop combined with the beauty of symphonic orchestration: a delightful concert for McCartney and Beatle fans of all ages. At the Bob Carr.
Joshua Bell
May 14, 8:00pm
Christopher Wilkins, conductor. Joshua Bell, violin. Daniel May: Commissioned Work; Sibelius: Symphony No. 1; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto. At the Bob Carr.
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra For subscriptions, tickets and information: 407.770.0071 or OrlandoPhil.org.
Orlando Shakes/Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Season Opening Gala
Sunday, September 12, 5:00pm
A sneak peak at a fast-paced, hilarious whodunit to kick-off the 22nd season: a Hitchcock masterpiece mixed with a classic spy novel and a little Monty Python. Featuring an elegant dinner, silent auction, a sneak preview of The 39 Steps, live auction, dessert, Champagne and music under the stars.
2010–11 Signature Series
The 39 Steps
September 17–October 10. Margeson Theater
Broadway's longest running comedy, winner of 2 Tony awards, comes to Orlando. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a classic spy novel, add Monty Python and it's The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit.
The Turn of the Screw
October 15–November 7. Goldman Theater
A young governess journeys to an English manor house to care for two orphaned children. Her inquiries into their unusual behavior uncover a dark secret. Drama, based on the Henry James novel.
Chaps! A Jingle Jangle Christmas
December 3–26. Margeson Theater
It's Christmas Eve, 1944. America's favorite singing cowboy and his troupe are late for aholiday broadcast in London, so a frantic producer grabs anyone he can and shoves them in front of the studio audience. The result is a performanceEngland will never forget. Musical comedy filled with Christmas songs and cowboy humor.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
January 28–March 19, 2011. Margeson Theater
Magic and laughter are on the loose in the woods outside Athens in Shakespeare's most popular comedy, as Puck leads two pairs of young lovers on a wild and merry chase.
Pride and Prejudice
February 11–March 20
In a society where manners and birth mean everything, can independent Elizabeth and handsome Mr. Darcy look beyond their pride and prejudice to find true love? All the wit and romance of Jane Austen's classic novel comes to life in this fast-paced new adaptation.
Beowulf
February 25–March 20. Mandell Theater
A one-man masterpiece over 1,000 years in the making. Beowulf kills the monster Grendel, becomes a great and prosperous king, and finally must battle a deadly dragon. An epic about the courage required to engage in the simple act of living. Adapted and performed by Charlie Bethel.
Charm
March 25–April 17. Goldman Theater
Last year's PlayFest workshop hit, the romantic comedy by Kathleen Cahill is now a full production. A magical dance through the life of women's rights activist Margaret Fuller, and the transcendalistist writers Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Emerson.
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Free Sunday Reading Series:
Cross-Dress'd Shakespeare
Julius Caesar
September 26, 7:00pm
All-female cast. A bold new way to look at honor, womanhood and the pursuit of power.
Twelfth Night
November 14, 7:00pm
All-male cast. Performed as Shakespeare's plays were originally performed: a man playing a woman disguised as a man loved by a woman loved by another man.
Romeo and Juliet
March 13, 7:00pm
Age-reversed cast. The lovers will be 45 years old and up, and the parents will be 40 and younger.
Free Shakespeare Movie Night
Saturday, April 23, 8:00pm
To celebrate Shakespeare's 447th birthday, it's the second annual Free Shakespeare Movie Night in Loch Haven Park. Bring a picnic.
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2010–11 Theatre for Young Audiences Series
Lily's Purple Plastic Purse
October 21–November 20.
Lilly the mouse knows what she likes. She likes that she's "Queen of the World," and especially her purple plastic purse.
Alexander Who's Not Not Not Going to Move
March 31–April 24.
Alexander's dad took a job in a city far away, which means Alexander's family has to move away from his friends. He knows he'll hate it, so he decides he just won't move.
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PlayFest!
The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays
April 8–17 , 2011
A ten-day theater festival of dynamic new plays and programming. Readings, workshops and a world premiere. With special guests. (Previous years' guests have included Philip Seymour Hoffman and Olympia Dukakis.)
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The Orlando Shakes box office is inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center Loch Haven Park. From September 7 to May 2, hours are noon to show time, Tuesday–Saturday, and one hour prior to show time Sunday. On non-performance days, the Box Office closes at 5:00pm.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 812 E. Rollins St., Ste. 100, Orlando; 407.447.1700; orlandoshakes.org.
Seminole State College
2010–11 Fine Arts Season
The Seminole State College Fine Arts Dept. will kick off its 2010-11 arts season in September with a gallery exhibit featuring Ten Women in Art, a group of Brevard County artists; a theater production of the zany comedy Dead Man's Cell Phone; and a performance by the Central Florida Brass Band Ensemble. In addition, the ArtsMatters fine arts lecture series expands to monthly events this season.
Art
The Fine Arts Gallery will focus on Florida artists working in various media including painting, ceramics, photography, printmaking and computer-generated images.
Ten Women in Art, founded in 1983, opens the season on September 2nd. The group's mission is to educate the public about the diversity in women's art.
The annual Fine Arts Faculty Exhibit takes place November and December. The Juried Student Art Exhibit in April will give the community an opportunity to discover new talent.
The college's Fine Arts Gallery (Bldg. G, Sanford/Lake Mary Campus) is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-4:00pm, and during music and theater performances. All gallery exhibits are free and open to the public. For more information: 407.708.2040.
Theater
The Fine Arts Theatre's season will offer something for everyone, starting with the bizarre humor of Sarah Ruhl's Dead Man's Cell Phone in September. In November it's the musical comedy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
For the holidays, Southern Winds Theatre will bring The Festival of Lights–An Evening of Stories in Celebration of Chanukah to Seminole State.
August Wilson's Seven Guitars, Lanford Wilson's Balm in Gilead, and performances by the Yow Dance company round out the season.
Ticket information: Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 407.708.2040 or visiting the Fine Arts Theatre Box Office (Bldg. G, Sanford/Lake Mary Campus). Monday 9:00am-noon, and Tuesday through Friday noon-4:00pm.
Subscriptions: Subscriptions include many benefits, such as significant savings on ticket prices, ticket insurance and exchange privileges.
Music
This year's Encore! Concert Series opens with the Central Florida Brass Ensemble on September 21st. Other events include holiday concerts and performances by Seminole Sound, the Gospel Choir, the Concert Chorale, the Guitar and Percussion Ensembles, the Jazz Ambassadors and the Symphonic Band.
The ArtsMatters lunchtime series will cover topics ranging from the art of the Florida Highwaymen to an examination of country music since 1990. Among the guest lecturers will be Dr. Stella Sung, nationally acclaimed composer and UCF professor who will discuss aspects of music composition for film, digital media and video-game productions.
Concerts are free, open to the public, and performed in the Campus Concert Hall (Bldg. G, Sanford/Lake Mary). For information: 407.708.2040.
For more information on any of the fine arts events at Seminole State: seminolestate.edu/arts.
UCF Conservatory Theatre
2010–11 Season
Splash!
Aug. 27-29
Black Box Theater
Pack up your SPF 40 and join the fun-loving gang from PB&J Theatre Factory for an all-out end-of-summer beach party.
The Chimes
Sept. 23-25, Oct 5, 8 &10
Black Box Theater
Set in a boys' prep school, this play reminds us that the choices made during youth may affect the rest of one's life.
How I Learned to Drive
Sept. 30, Oct. 1-3, 7 & 9
Black Box Theater
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play treats a troubling relationship between an older man and a young girl, who learns the rules of the road, and life, from behind the wheel.
Dracula
Oct. 21-24 & 28-31
Main Stage
The classic gothic tale filled with the macabre images and ideas that audiences fear and love.
Fall One-Act Festival
Nov. 4–7
Main Stage
A totally student-produced and directed event that also presents some new student-written scripts.
Dames at Sea
Nov. 18–21, Dec. 2–5
Black Box Theater
The much-loved tap-dance extravaganza based on campy Hollywood musicals of the 1930s.
Twelfth Night
Jan. 20–23 & 27–30
Main Stage
One of Shakespeare's most delightful comedies filled with mistaken identities, gender confusion, and lots of love triangles.
Vinegar Tom
Feb. 17–20 & 24–27
Black Box Theater
A play with music by Obie Award-winner Caryl Churchill tells a fascinating tale of two women who are accused of witchcraft. Set in an earlier century, it resonates with contemporary themes.
Into the Woods
March 24–27 & 31, April 1–3
Main Stage
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fractured fairy tale: What begins as a lively, irreverent fantasy becomes a lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.
Spring One-Act Festival
April 7–10
Main Stage.
A totally student-produced and student-directed event.
TranscenDance: Fifth Annual Dance Concert
April 14–17.
The Rep
Tickets: Non-musicals: $17 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Musicals: $19 adults, $17 seniors, $12 students.
For tickets, information, directions and parking options: UCF Conservatory Theatre Box Office, 407.823.1500; theatre.ucf.edu.
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