Calendar: Art Fest weekend


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FRIDAY, MARCH 17

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 17; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 18; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 19 in Winter Park’s Central Park along Park Avenue. 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. 407-644-7207.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

AARP chapter #1047 meeting

1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21 at the Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. 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. 407-671-8393.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe Winter Park Road Race

7 a.m. on Saturday, March 25 starting in Winter Park’s Central Park along Park Avenue. 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: 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. Registration is required and prices start at $28. WinterParkRoadRace.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

Science Friday

7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28 at the Bob Carr Theater, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. Join a live-taping of Science Friday as host Ira Flatow explores futuristic inventions that have already been invented. NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Jackie Quinn and Rob Mueller will also talk ways to make materials in space. Tickets are $45 plus an optional meet and greet with Flatow for an extra $20. 407-514-1750, wmfe.org/events

Orlando Jazz Orchestra Concert

7 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28 at the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park. The Orlando Jazz Orchestra Presents: “A Centennial celebration of the birth of Jazz vocal icon Ella Fitzgerald.” Cost is $20. 407-636-9951, bluebambooartcenter.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Lakes Bell & Wilderness Watershed Cleanup

8 a.m. on Saturday, April 1 at Lake Bell, 1051 Lake Bell Drive, Winter Park. 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. To sign up for the cleanup or for more information, call 407-599-3364.

Orlando Cattle Barons’ Ball

6 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 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. Tickets cost $250. For more information, contact Therese Yanochik at [email protected] or call 407-581-2503.

Winter Park High School Relay for Life

3 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at Showalter Field, 2525 Cady Way, Winter Park. Make strides in the fight against cancer. For more information, visit acsevents.org

33rd annual All British Car Show

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park. Admission is free but there is a small fee to enter a British car in the show. For more information, visit 407-599-3397 or visit meadgarden.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

The Roth Family JCC’s Annual Golf Classic

8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 2 at Dubsdread Golf Course, 549 W. Par St., Orlando. Experience one of Orlando’s premier golf courses while supporting 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. Contact Keith Dvorchik at 407-645-5933, [email protected] or visit orlandojcc.org/golfclassic

Maitland Stage Band Concert

4 p.m. on Sunday, April 2 at the Rotary Plaza at Art & History Museums, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland. Come watch as the 16-person jazz band plays classic hits of the genre. For more information, visit artandhistory.org

SAL-ALRific second annual Classic Car & Cycle Show

11 a.m. on Sunday, April 2 at American Legion Memorial Post 19, 5320 Alloway St., 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.

ONGOING

“Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical”

Through Saturday, April 8 at the Winter Park Playhouse, 711 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park. 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. Show times vary. Tickets costs $15 to $40. For more information, visit winterparkplayhouse.org or call 407-645-0145.

 

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