Calendar: Art of the Vine for New Hope for Kids

APRIL 11

Central Florida’s Largest Gathering #9, a get-together of those ages 21 and older and from all work backgrounds, will be Thursday, April 11, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Cedars Lebanese Restaurant of Orlando and Le Rouge Wine Bar & Tapas, which are off of Sand Lake Road in Orlando. Anyone is welcome to attend the five-hour half-networking and half-party event. Those interested can pre-register at cflg.co or pay $10 cash at either door. Those without an RSVP will pay $15 cash. Attendees will receive entry into both locations. Email [email protected] for sponsorship and VIP table information.

APRIL 12

The opening reception of “Americana Realized,” a new exhibition at the Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, located at 1350 W. Fairbanks Ave., will be Friday, April 12. Attendees can meet the artists and enjoy music and hors d’oeuvres. Visit carey-handcox.com or call 407-647-1942 for more information on this event.

An Evening with Tippi Hedren, featuring Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" will enthrall enthusiasts of Hitchcock and Hedgren's work. Ms. Hedren will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A to discuss creating a cinema classic with the “Master of Suspense.” It starts at 7:30 p.m.

The 12th annual Art of the Vine, which will benefit New Hope for Kids, a local children’s non-profit, will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Fields BMW, located at 963 Wymore Road in Winter Park. Guests will be able to sample wines from around the world and enjoy food from local restaurants. In addition, those who attend can dance to live music from the Loria Brothers. There will also be a drawing for a brand new 128i BMW, donated by Fields BMW, which will be immediately after the live auction. Tickets for the drawing are $100 each or two for $150 and do not include entry to the Art of the Vine event. Tickets can be purchased online through the website newhopeforkids.org/bmw until Thursday, April 11, at 5 p.m.

The Art & History Museums – Maitland (A&H) will feature the work of artist Anna Bond at the next Culture & Cocktails Friday, April 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the A&H’s Germaine Marvel Building, located at 210 W. Packwood Ave. Bond, owner and creative director of Rifle Paper Co. of Winter Park, will present an exhibition titled “The Art of Illustration.” The exhibition features illustrations and sketches behind the products that make up Rifle Paper Co., in addition to a series of original works. This is the first solo art show for Bond, as well as the first time she is making her originals available for purchase. Visit artandhistory.org for more information on this event.

The Art & History Museums – Maitland (A&H) will open “Celebrating Central Florida’s Next Artists: Senior Show,” a new exhibition, Friday, April 12, in Gallery 4 of the A&H’s Main Galleries, located at 231 W. Packwood Ave. An opening reception will be held April 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. “Celebrating Central Florida’s Next Artists: Senior Show” is a juried exhibition that showcases outstanding artistic expression from the Advanced Placement high school students of Central Florida. The exhibition features a variety of works by these artists. Admission is $3 for adults, and $2 for seniors age 55 and older and children ages 4-18. A&H members and children 3 and younger are free. The exhibition will run through May 19. Visit artandhistory.org for more information on this event.

Good Morning Winter Park, presented by Florida Blue, will be Friday, April 12, at 7:45 a.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center, located at 151 W. Lyman Ave. The monthly breakfast gathering will feature coffee and conversations with community leaders on issues facing Winter Park. This month’s meeting will feature an update on SunRail. The event, sponsored by Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen, Costco Warehouse and The Winter Park/Maitland Observer is free and open to the public. Visit winterpark.org for more information.

APRIL 13

On Saturday, April 13, at 9 a.m., AAUW Orlando/Winter Park Branch will feature a breakfast buffet, followed by a program with Dr. Richard Lapchick, human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality, internationally recognized expert on sports issues, scholar and author. The meeting will be held at the Mount Vernon Inn, located at 100 S. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park. Dr. Lapchick, who helped bring the NCAS national office to UCF and is president and CEO of National Consortium for Academics and Sport, is the only person named “One of the 100 Most Powerful People in Sport” to head a sport management program. The cost is $15. Call Barbara Buchele at 407-369-4826 or email [email protected] for reservations and more information on this event.

An Afternoon with Zoe Bell will give Florida Film Fest goers an opportunity to meet the famed stuntwoman and actress and watch the Quentin Tarantino movie "Death Proof" starting at 1 p.m. at the Enzian theater.

Fox Fest will be a one-day event on Saturday, April 13, from 1 to 10 p.m. on Mills Lawn at Rollins College, located at 1000 Holt Ave. in Winter Park. The concert will be an all-day festival with headliner Bright Light Social Hour and will feature local artists Levek, Girls on the Beach, The Groove Orient, Saskatchewan and several of WPRK’s own student DJs, all on one stage. Shipyard Brew Pub will provide a beer garden for the event, and additional local vendors will offer their goods and services as well. The event will be sponsored entirely by student organizations and will emphasize the importance of continued support for student media. Contact [email protected] for more information on this event.

APRIL 17

The American Association of Individual Investors, Central Florida Chapter, will hold its next meeting Wednesday, April 17 at the University Club of Winter Park, located at 841 N. Park Ave. in Winter Park. Donald Cassidy, president of the Retirement Investing Institute, will speak about “How to Invest in an Economy Stuck in the Mud.” Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker begins at 7 p.m. The pre-registered price is $5 for AAII members, $7 for non-members or $10 at the door for everyone. Visit aaii.com or call 407-644-1607 for more information on this event.