Calendar

MARCH 10

The Winter Park Public Library is set to host a candidate forum between Winter Park City Commissioner Greg Seidel and candidate Wes Naylor at noon on Friday, March 10, in the library’s community room. The library is located at 460 E. New England Ave. For more information, call 407-623-3300.

MARCH 11

Art aficionados both young and old will find something of interest during the Crealdé Free Family Festival. While your kids take advantage of the art activities and pony rides, adults will get a chance to tour the Crealdé School of Art’s studios and meet with the faculty for interactive workshops. Also, Crealdé is offering a one-day-only discount for their ArtCamp that same day. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at the Crealdé School of Art, located at 600 Saint Andrews Blvd. For more information, call 407-671-1886.

MARCH 13

The Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida’s only professional musical theatre, will hold annual auditions for its 2017-2018 series of musicals on Monday, March 13, from noon to 9 p.m. For the list of productions and a detailed cast breakdown, visit winterparkplayhouse.org, click on “Get involved” and “Auditions.” All ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend! Auditions are by appointment only and will take place at The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, in Winter Park. Call 407-645-0145 to schedule an audition time.

Fans of famous detective novel author Agatha Christie will rejoice as her grandson, Mathew Pritchard, tells memories of his grandmother during “Agatha Christie, The Woman Behind the Legend.” Presented by the Central Florida branch of the English Speaking Union of the U.S., this event is free for members and non-members alike, though donations are appreciated. The event starts with refreshments at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, at the University Club of Winter Park located at 841 N. Park Ave. For more information, call 407-644-6149.

MARCH 14

Curious about how Haitian culture reflects in art? The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens is hosting “Haitian Culture Through the Lens of Art History.” The lecture is part of the museum’s current exhibit “Contemporary Visions of Frantz Zéphirin: Haitian Mystic” and will explore the progression of Haitian art trends. After the lecture, attendees will be taken on a walk through the exhibit. The lecture starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens located at 633 Osceola Ave. Admission costs $5. Those interested may register at polasek.org/exhibitevents

The Goldenrod Area Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14 at Goldenrod Station, located at 4755 Palmetto Ave. in Winter Park. Cost is $10 and includes lunch. The guest speaker will be Nicola Liquori, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of SunRail. Want to find out about SunRail operations? Be sure to join them. RSVP to the Chamber at 407-677-5980.

MARCH 16

ONYX Magazine presents the second annual Women on the Move, which honors a diverse array of women who are power brokers in their own right. Herzing University is the title sponsor for the event. Attendees will be inspired as the honorees are awarded on Thursday, March 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Alfond Inn, located at 300 E. New England Ave. in Winter Park. Join ONYX Magazine, Florida’s premier African-American publication, for what has become one of the most prestigious celebrations for women of color, Women on the Move. This highly anticipated event will recognize the accomplishments and contributions of some of Florida’s most influential and impactful women. Women on the Move tickets are on sale now through onyxwomenonthemove.eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $125 and tables of 10 at $1,000. Contact Marianne Eggleston at 855-986-6699, ext. 5, or email [email protected]

MARCH 17

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s most prestigious outdoor art festivals. Each year more than 350,000 visitors enjoy the show in Winter Park’s Central Park. Festival hours are as follows: Friday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect to see dazzling sculpture and glass for the big pocketbook, as well as smaller works to please just about anyone. Enjoy Friday night’s jazz concert, children’s workshop village and school art exhibits, and great food and sidewalk cafes. Please be sure to leave your dogs at home when you visit the festival as they are not allowed to enter the event. And those riding bikes can safely park it at the city’s free bike valet service offered on Morse Boulevard! For more information, call 407-644-7207.

MARCH 21

The AARP chapter #1047 of Winter Park will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, where Orlando Sentinel Food Reporter Lauren Delgado will speak. The meeting will take place at the Winter Park Community Center located at 721 W. New England Ave. For more information, call 407-671-8393.

MARCH 25

Whether you chose to walk or run, the Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe Winter Park Road Race will allow you to see Winter Park in a different setting. The race, presented by the Florida Hospital, will benefit the Meridian Club of Winter Park Scholarship Fund for local students. There will be three races happening on Saturday, March 25. The two-mile race starts at 7 a.m., the 10K at 7:30 a.m. and the kids’ run at 9:30 a.m. All races begin at Winter Park’s Central Park located at along Park Avenue. Registration is required and prices start at $28. For more information, visit WinterParkRoadRace.com

MARCH 28

Join a live-taping of Science Friday as host Ira Flatow explores futuristic inventions that have already been invented at the Bob Carr Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Jackie Quinn and Rob Mueller will also talk ways to make materials in space. To top it all off, attendees will get a chance to watch robots battle, all of which have been built by young engineers in Florida. Tickets are $45 plus an optional meet and greet with Flatow for an extra $20. People may buy the tickets online at wmfe.org/events. For more information, call 407-514-1750.

APRIL 1

There will be a watershed cleanup at Lakes Bell & Wilderness on Saturday, April 1. Volunteers will receive free breakfast, snack, water bottle and a T-shirt. The group welcomes kayakers and paddleboarders and will meet at 1051 Lake Bell Drive to distribute supplies at 8 a.m. To sign up for the cleanup or for more information, contact Abby Gulden at [email protected] or at 407-599-3364.

Support the American Cancer Society by attending this year’s “Gold Rush” Orlando Cattle Barons’ Ball. This year’s event is western themed, with live pop and country western entertainment and food prepared by 30 local restaurants. There will also be both silent and live auctions. The ball starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Rosen Shingle Creek located at 9939 Universal Blvd. Tickets cost $250. For more information, contact Therese Yanochik at [email protected] or call 407-581-2503.

Make strides in the fight against cancer. A Winter Park High School Relay for Life event starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at Showalter Field, located at 2525 Cady Way in Winter Park. For more information, visit acsevents.org

APRIL 2

The Annual Golf Classic presented by The Roth Family JCC runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 2 at Dubsdread Golf Course, located at 549 W. Par Street in Orlando. Experience one of Orlando’s premier golf courses while supporting the The Roth Family JCC’s Marvin & Bonnie Friedman Children’s Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance for individuals and families in need to attend the J. The foursome registration fee is $750 and the individual registration fee is $200 (early bird discounts listed at orlandojcc.org/golfclassic). For more information, contact Keith Dvorchik at 407-645-5933, [email protected] or visit orlandojcc.org/golfclassic

The Maitland Stage Band will perform a free outdoor concert on Sunday, April 2. Come watch as the 16-person jazz band plays classic hits of the genre. The band starts playing at 4 p.m. at the Rotary Plaza at Art & History Museums located at 231 W. Packwood Ave. For more information, visit artandhistory.org

Come out to the SAL-ALRific second annual Classic Car & Cycle Show starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 2 at the American Legion Memorial Post-19, located at 5320 Alloway St. in Orlando. There will be food, beer tents, a DJ and vendors. Folds of Honor are the benefactor of the proceeds. For more information, call 407-860-0301.

APRIL 6

The Orange County Retired Educators Association will celebrate National Volunteer Month at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 6 at College Park United Methodist Church, located at 644 W. Princeton Street in Orlando. Anyone who has worked in education is invited to join. Call 407-677-0446.

APRIL 7

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida’s annual gala, Chairs 4 Charity is back, and this year’s theme is “Art Goes Green.” The gala will showcase art made from upcycled furniture as well as food, live music and a silent auction. The money raised from the gala will go toward helping people in need furnish their houses. The Chairs 4 Charity Gala starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 7 at the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel located at 600 N. Lake Destiny Road. Tickets are $50 per person. For tickets or more information, call 407-875-2040 or visit mustardseedfla.org

APRIL 9

Grab your cape and join a Superhero 5K, which is open to walkers, runners, roller-skaters and strollers. After the race, people may enjoy the food trucks, swimming and other activities. Awards for the top three runner in each category will be handed out. The Superhero 5K starts at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 9, and the activities finish at noon. The race will start at the Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando located at 851 N. Maitland Ave. Registration costs $30, with discounts for registration prior to the day of the race. For more information, contact Jenny Porter at [email protected] or at 407-645-5933.

APRIL 12

Get your fix of Bach as the Baroque Chamber Orchestra takes the stage on Wednesday, April 12. The orchestra, comprised of members from the Maitland Symphony Orchestra, will perform at the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts located at 1905 Kentucky Ave. Tickets cost $20 for a seat or $25 for a table seat. For more information, visit bluebambooartcenter.com

APRIL 23

Join the seventh annual Ice Cream Social presented by the Friends of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida. The event will feature all-you-can-eat sweet treats from vendors like Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream as well as games and family-friendly activities. There will also be a silent auction. The social will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the Winter Park Civic Center located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd. Tickets are a $7 donation per person in advance or $10 donation at the door. The tickets will be available from the three Ronald McDonald Houses prior to the event. For more information, visit rmhorlando.org or call 407-677-1552.

APRIL 25

University of Central Florida alum Daniel Tosh will return to campus on Tuesday, April 25 at 8 p.m. when he brings tosh.show, an evening of standup comedy featuring writers and comedians from his Comedy Central show Tosh.0, to CFE Arena. Doors for this event will open at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the CFE Arena Box Office. Sign up for the CFE Arena Cyber Club to receive all the information you need about this event and others at CFEArena.com

APRIL 30

Celebrate Arbor Day with a free tree from the City of Maitland. On Sunday, April 30, all Maitland residents will have a chance to grab a new plant at the Maitland Farmers’ Market located at 701 Lake Lily Drive. The market opens at 9 a.m. and you must have proof of Maitland residency, such as a valid driver’s license and Maitland utility bill, to receive your tree. Offer while supplies last. For more information, call 407-539-3973.

ONGOING

Vicariously experience or relive a midlife crisis with a musical that will make you laugh your way through all the trials and tribulations of middle age. “Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical” will tackle just that from Friday, March 10, through Saturday, April 8. The show will take place at the Winter Park Playhouse located at 711 N. Orange Ave. Show times vary. Tickets costs $15-$40. For more information, visit winterparkplayhouse.org or call 407-645-0145.

“Anne Frank – A History for Today” tells the story of Anne Frank against the background of the Holocaust and World War II. It shows photographs of Anne Frank’s childhood in Frankfurt and in Amsterdam, and portrays the rise of the Nazis, the persecution of the Jews and the way the people responded to this. In a consequent way the exhibition shows the impact of the Nazi policy on one particular family. Throughout the exhibit, Anne’s own candid writing provides a central voice to the exhibit narrative, bringing a poignant and truly beautiful perspective to the story. The exhibit will be on display from through March 18 at the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center, located at 851 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. For more information, call 407-628-0555.

MicheLee Puppets and Venue on the Lake are partnering up once again for a year’s worth of Sunday Family Fun Days in 2017. Sunday Family Fun Days will take place on the last Sunday of selected months at Venue on the Lake in Maitland, and will feature special guests, themed events, and puppet performances. MicheLee Puppets is Florida’s leader in educational puppetry and focuses on early childhood education, health and wellness, STEAM, and several other important issues. Each Sunday Family Fun Day will have a different theme that reflects these topics. Some of the upcoming themes include “World Day of Puppetry Celebration,” “Film Festival,” and “Back to School.” It’s open to the public and a donation of $5 per family is suggested. Visit brownpapertickets.com/event/2736502

The Morse Museum invites the public to special events at which visitors can view the collection at no charge, walk among Tiffany leaded-glass windows ablaze with brightly colored flowers and linger in Louis Comfort Tiffany’s serenely beautiful chapel interior from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Live music, tours and other programs throughout the season will add to the gallery experience. For six consecutive spring Friday evenings (March 24 through April 28), visitors can enjoy not only free admission from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. but also live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to the music on those nights, the Morse will offer curator tours of the exhibition Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall at 7 p.m. The April 7 programming also includes a family tour of selected galleries and a demonstration of portrait painting techniques with a free take-home art activity for participants. In addition to the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Open House March 17-19, the museum will offer free admission on Easter weekend April 14-16, with live music and a curator tour set for Good Friday. For more information, call 407-645-5311.