Orlando Events Guide and Travel
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- Crate Appeal: Florida Citrus Labels
This exhibition consists of 25 original works of art dedicated to rare citrus labels. Each label has historical references to the community's citrus industry.
- The Year of a Million Dreams
This first-of-a-kind event is a chance for visitors to experience Disney World like never before, with the Disney Cast Members empowered to make dreams come true by granting stays in the newly completed Mickey Mouse Penthouse and handing out DREAM FAST PASSES to unsuspecting, but truly deserving park goers every day. This Disney Dream Giveaway is an unsurpassed event that will enable people otherwise not able to enjoy the "perks of the park" to experience it to the fullest like they've never imagined.
Also, visitors can explore the new additions to the park, such as the Seas With Nemo and Friends and Finding Nemo-The Musical, opened in July, and the Monsters Inc Laugh Floor. Don't forget to stop by Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial, too, for some interesting insight into the life of a pirate.
For more information regarding this event, please visit the website at http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/ and click on The Year of a Million Dreams.
- Earl Cunningham's American Dream Exhibit
The Mennello Museum of American Art proudly presents Earl Cunningham's American Dream:
This 2007 exhibit, organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, kicks off a national tour of 55 - 60 of the artist's most important works. His "ocean-inspired" works have been described as "fantastic" and is enjoyable for viewers of all levels of art knowledge. This display will only be in Orlando for a short period of time, so make sure you make your way out to the Mennello Museum for this amazing technicolor exhibition.
- 1st Thursdays: 2007-2008 Season
Held on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:00 to 9:00pm, 1st Thursdays events give the Central Florida community an opportunity to discover local artists, listen to live music and mingle with an eclectic mix of people.
2007 - 2008 SEASON SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 5, 2007 - The Illustrated life
Illustration helps us understand, learn, generate ideas, use our imagination or grasp an idea. Works for this show to include illustration for books (novels, children's, medical, etc.), fashion, cartoons, flora and fauna, architecture, mechanical, to name a few; as well as illustrations which are realistic, conceptual, political or educational.
Thursday, August 2, 2007 - Blank Canvas
This event will feature works by ten artists who will also show the artistic process with a 'work in progress' during the three-hour event.
Thursday, September 6, 2007 - Rojo: Life in PANTONE 485 Red
For this Hispanic-inspired event, artists are asked to create a contemporary work [not limited to an Hispanic theme] using PANTONE 485 red and/or shades and tints (percentages) of this red, along with black and white.
Thursday, October 4, 2007 - Urban Art Experience: '80s Graffiti
Murals, block up, graffiti - if it is '80s urban then it will work. Come on aerosol artists, show us what you got! Even your 'black books,' if you got the nerve.
Thursday, November 1, 2007 - Wood You Believe
Central Florida Woodturners, a regional chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, presents a selection of members' sculptural art including bowls, vessels, platters, furniture parts and other art forms created using the spindle and faceplate turning methods.
Thursday, December 6, 2007 - In the Moment
A comprehensive look at what's new and cutting edge in the world of art. From high-concept video to the emerging street art movement - if it's going on now, it's in the moment.
Thursday, January 3, 2008 - Photography: Wet and Dry
A good photograph is independent of the camera. This show will feature works using both traditional silver-based film photography and digital photography processes, including cell phone art.
Thursday, February 7, 2008 - W.O.M.A.N.
Works by women and about women emphasizing their Wisdom, Originality, Mystique, Ambition, Nurturing and all that celebrates women!
Thursday, March 6, 2008 - Beatniks & Bongos: Abstract Art
From Abstract to Abstractionism, art of the '50s was no longer about reality. Cool Daddy-Os and Hip Chicks, express yourself - be it colorful and complex or simple and monochromatic. Abstract art is in! Don't be square - be there!
Thursday, April 3, 2008 - Beyond Geppeto
The history and evolution of puppets in art and performance including art about puppets, puppetry, famous puppets and puppeteers, and puppets in humor, in teaching, on stage, in film and as works of art.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - Rock, Paper, Scissors: Art of Assemblage & Collage
Did you cut it out, paste, glue, sew, nail or otherwise put it together? Then it's what we want!
Thursday, June 5, 2008 - Art 12: Small Works/Large Images
Small, little, diminutive, minute, petite or miniature. Not all art is defined by large format. Good things come in small packages confirming why less is more! Works may not exceed 12" in any dimension including mats, frames or bases.
- Art of the Stamp
This exhibit will include 100 miniature masterpieces created by 52 professional illustrators and designers. The display will also provide a rare opportunity to glimpse how stamp designs are developed.
- American Portraits
The Cornell Fine Arts Museum presents a small showing [12] of 19th century oil paintings by Gilbert Stuart and Thomas Sully from the Cornell's American art collection.
- A Pocketful of Rhymes
A talented cast of young people, the Prince Street Players, showcase their high energy musical adaptations of the classic Mother Goose nursery rhymes. A great family event.
- 16th - 20th Century European and American Paintings
An exhibition which highlights landscapes, genre scenes, portraits, and history paintings from the permanent collection. Don't miss your opportunity to see some of the most unique paintings.
- Vision of Life: Art by Alberto Gomez
Painter Alberto Gomez began his artistic path in 1979. In addition to portraits and landscapes on canvas, Gomez is also renowned for large-scale murals which depict a wide variety of cultures.
- Sacrifice and Prosperity: Central Florida War
From Orlando's first settlement during the Seminole Wars to the rise of a high-tech corridor today, see how war has shaped how we live in Central Florida.
Times: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
- Annie
Suntrust Broadway Across America Orlando presents Annie
Leapin' lizards! ANNIE is coming to the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including "It's the Hard-Knock Life," "Easy Street, NYC" and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow," ANNIE is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family.
Length: 2 hours & 38 minutes
- Dr. Seuss Wants You!
Dr. Seuss created thought-provoking editorial cartoons from 1943-1945 displaying his thoughts during World War II. The exhibition is full of lessons for the entire family.
- Red Coconut Club Girls' Night Out
Bring out the girls Thursday night at the all new Red Coconut Club from 9pm to close. For the entire Thursday night, ladies receive complimentary admission to the club and drink specials, plus complimentary valet parking! Must be 21 or older.
- Domestic Treasures: Tiffany Art Glass
An exhibition of more than 80 blown glass objects from the museum's permanent collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. This show is running in conjunction with several special Tiffany exhibits.
- Of Cloth and Culture: African Textiles from the Norma Canelas and William D. Roth Collection
This exhibition will feature the many cloth and textile art traditions of various regions of the African continent, including beaded aprons, embroidered flags and beaded animal skins.