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Now through Sept. 9
Our friend Scott Maxwell of the Orlando Sentinel just made a case for the fact that those of us who live along the infamous Interstate 4 corridor will have special influence to elect (or re-elect) our next president. In a bit of timely good fortune, the Orange County Regional History Center has opened an exhibit that invites us to “rediscover I-4 and the cities and towns that surround it” in the exhibit “FloridaScapes: I-4-The Exits Less Traveled,” now through Sept. 9. Images by Sherri Bunye invite us to discover exits less traveled while also showing how these towns have been affected by the I-4 experience. The History Center is located at 65 E. Central Blvd. in downtown Orlando. Visit thehistorycenter.org or call 407-836-8500.
Now through Sept. 23
For those who long for a visit to Paris, the Albin Polasek Museum, at 633 Osceola Ave. in Winter Park, will transport us there in the new exhibit “Parisian Affair: The Art of Andre Renoux” through Sept. 23. Renoux introduces us to the real Paris as his paintings open a window to the sites Parisians love. Renoux (1939-2002), the father of the Urban Realist movement in France, depicts everyday scenes by focusing on the intimate landmarks of daily life such as a private courtyard or a pastry shop. The artist’s award-winning work has been exhibited around the world, and now the Art of Andre Renoux can be our passport to Paris. Call 407-647-6294 or visit polasek.org
May 25, 26 and 27 – Home & Garden Show
The charming Kimberly Lacy from HGTV’s “Curb Appeal” says she “won’t leave Orlando until you are inspired and motivated,” as she offers easy tips on sprucing up our outdoor environments on each of the three days of the Central Florida Home and Garden Show. This three-day festival of home improvement features experts in remodeling, building, decorating, landscaping, seminars, contests and giveaways. With more than 100 first-time exhibitors, smart ideas and fresh advice will abound. Special events include Dog Day Afternoon on Sunday complete with a Pooch Parade; Green Avenue with 6,000 square feet of spectacular gardens and “cash and carry” items; Kimberly Lacy’s presentations; and 250 exhibit booths for shopping and prize drawings. Advance tickets may be purchased online for a $3 discount off the $10 admission. Call 877-871-7469 or visit OrlandoHomeShow.com
June 5 to 10 – La Cage Aux Folles
Three Tony Awards, three Drama Desk Awards, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, and this production stars George Hamilton—need I say more? It’s wonderful, touching and funny all at the same time. “La Cage Aux Folles the Musical” comes to the Bob Carr PAC for five days, June 5-10. Ah, but there IS more! La Cage recently made Broadway history as the first show ever to win the Tony Award three times for best production. This 1984 classic by Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein brought down the house nightly on Broadway with the Jerry Herman anthem, “I Am What I Am.” It’s about family values in a home with two daddies, and the right to love. Sound familiar? Yes, and it’s all singing, all dancing and all fun. Call1-800-982-2787 or visit FloridaTheatrical.org
June and July— Free Family Tours at the Morse Museum
Beginning in June, the Morse invites families to continue the Museum’s celebration of its new Tiffany wing through two free summer programs designed for elementary-school-age children. The new wing, opened in 2011, provides 6,000 square feet of new exhibition space and the Museum is celebrating with:
Family Tours– 45-minute guided tours on Tuesdays: June 19 and 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. The program includes a take-home art activity with the supplies to make a Japanese sword guard like the ones Tiffany collected.
Friday Family Films– a short film, gallery tour and art activity on four Fridays: June 29; July 13 and 27; and Aug. 3. (about 90 minutes)
All children must be accompanied by a parent, and a $5 refundable deposit per child is requested when securing a reservation for either program. Call 407-645-5311, extension 136, or visit morsemuseum.org
Josh Garrick is a writer, photographer, educator, and fine art curator. He is a member of the Curatorial Council for the Museum of Florida Art. Garrick can be reached at [email protected] or 407-522-3906.
