Calendar

FEB. 14

A Community Partners event will take place at the SoNapa Grille, located at 640 S. Orange Ave., on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact the Maitland Chamber of Commerce at 407-644-0741 for more information on this event.

The REP, located at 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando, opens “Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat” on Feb. 14, and it will be playing until March 24. As it is the REP’s 10th Birthday Season, there is an Opening Saturday Ticket Special on Feb. 16 at the 2 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. performances, where patrons can purchase one adult ticket and receive one child’s ticket for free. Call 407-896-7365 for more information on the ticket deals and performances.

WineStyles of Baldwin Park (Wine Market – Wine Bar – Specialty Gifts), is celebrating its sixth year ar Baldwin Park. Located at 4841 New Broad St. in Orlando, WineStyles will present Song Writers Showcase, original songs performed by local artists, on Thursday, Feb. 14. On Friday, Feb. 15, Rod Mathews will be back singing love songs along with other favorites. In addition, there will be a variety of sparkling wine by the glass as a gift to those who attend on Feb. 14 or 15. With each purchase, there will also be free heart-shaped bownie bites. Call 407-893-9300 or visit winestyles.net/baldwinpark for more information on these events.

Universal Republic Records recording artist Mat Kearney will perform at Full Sail University’s fourth Annual Hall of Fame week at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. The concert, which will be held at the Full Sail Live venue, is free and open to the public, and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit matkearney.com for more information on this Nashville-based singer/songwriter.

Vanguard Records artist and singer/songwriter Marc Broussard will perform at Full Sail University’s fourth Annual Hall of Fame week with a special free Valentine’s Day concert at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14. The concert will take place in the university’s on-campus state-of-the-art performance venue, Full Sail Live, which is located at 141 University Park Drive. Admission will be provided on a first-come, first served basis. Visit marcbroussard.com for more information on Broussard.

Pulitzer Prize-nominee Karen Russell will speak on Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rollins College Knowles Memorial Chapel, located at 100 Holt Ave. in Winter Park. Russell is the author of “Swamplandia,” one of New York Times’ 10 Best Books of 2011. Her new book, “Vampires in the Lemon Grove: Stories,” came out on Feb. 12. Call 407-646-2115 or Rollins.edu for more information on this event.

Leu Gardens will play the movie, “The Vow” on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Leu Gardens, located at 1920 N. Forest Ave., will open at 6 p.m. A dinner picnic basket and a blanket or chairs are recommended, and alcohol is permitted at this event. Admission will cost $10 plus tax per couple, or free admission for Leu Garden members, weather permitting. Call 407-246-2620 or visit leugardens.org for more information on this Valentine’s Day event.

FEB. 15

The Bach Festival Society will present its 78th annual Bach Festival from Feb. 15-March 3. Christopher Houlihan, an American organist, will perform works by Camille Saint-Saëns, J.S. Bach, Maurice Ravel and Franz Liszt at Rollins College’s Knowles Memorial Chapel, located at 1000 Holt Ave. in Winter Park. Tickets cost $25. Festival packages, as well as single tickets, are available. For general admission seating, call the box office at 407-646-2182 or visit BachFestivalFlorida.org for more information.

The fourth annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony of the 2012 class for Full Sail University’s Hall of Fame will take place Friday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. on Full Sail’s campus in Winter Park, located at 3300 University Blvd. Grammy winners, NFL players and other celebrities are set to attend. The red carpet walk and introduction ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. Visit fullsail.edu for more information on this event.

The inaugural Monte Carlo Night will take place Friday, Feb. 15 from 7-11 p.m. at The University Club of Winter Park, located at 841 N. Park Ave. in Winter Park. There will be butlered hors D’ oeuvres and champagne cocktails, as well as a full-course dinner with wine and after-dinner sweets and cordials. In addition, there will be dancing to music by The Dave Capp Project, game tables, a parade of masks, auction and raffles and more. A black tie and masks are optional. Call 407-644-6149 or visit [email protected] for more information on this event.

The Council of 101 will present its 31st annual Antiques Vintage & Garden Show Friday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Orlando Museum of Art, located at 2416 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando. The shows will feature highly respected dealers offering an array of fine quality antique furniture, paintings, jewelry, oriental rugs, porcelain and vintage collectibles. Expert home and garden designers will also be in attendance. Show hours are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Shows will run from noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10, and special event prices vary. Tickets are available at the door and include admission to current OMA exhibitions. Call 407-896-4231, extension 254, for more information.

The 2013 Love Your Shorts Film Festival will be held Feb. 15-17 at the historic Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center featuring a lineup of 72 short films from 12 countries. Films will be shown in seven categories (comedy, drama, animation, documentary, sci-fi/horror, Florida Flavor, and E for Everyone), plus an opening-night variety of films, and a Best of the Fest competition on closing night. Each block of movies is about 90 minutes. For a schedule, descriptions of films, and to purchase tickets, go to the LoveYourShorts.com website.

The Morse Museum will present the last 56 minutes of “The World’s Greatest Fair: Saint Louis 1904” as part of its Brown Bag Matinee on Friday, Feb. 15 at noon at the Hugh F. and Jeannette G. McKean Pavilion, located at 161 W. Canton Ave., or just behind the museum. Call 407-645-5311 or visit morsemuseum.org for more information on this event.

FEB. 16

Scribes of Central Florida is hosting its 10th CalligraFaire festival on Feb. 16 and 17 in the Germaine Marvel Building at the Maitland Art Center, located at 210 W. Packwood Ave. The event is free and open to the public to further educate and interest the community in calligraphy. Visit ScribesOfCentralFlorida.com/calligrafaire.htm for more information.

The A&H’s Family Days at the Museum will celebrate Presidents’ Day with a presidential party on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. in A&H’s Maitland Historical Museum, located at 231 Packwood Ave. W. Be sure to wear red, white and blue to the event. Admission to Family Days at the Museum is free with regular museum admission. After the program, guests can explore the A&H campus and museums. Call 407-539-2181 for more information on this event.

Orange County Government/Parks and Recreation Division is joining with the City of Orlando, Orange Audubon Society, and Atkins to present this year’s 13th Annual Orlando Wetlands Festival on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9a.m.-3 p.m., at Fort Christmas Historical Park, located at 1300 Fort Christmas Rd. in Christmas. This free event is an opportunity to celebrate the flora, fauna and wildlife of the Orlando Wetlands Park – a 1,650-acre wetland oasis located on Wheeler Road in Christmas. Visit orangecountyparks.net for more information.

The House of Hope Run Around the Pines 5K presented by Florida Hospital will take place Saturday, Feb. 16 at Showalter Field in Winter Park, located at 2525 Cady Way. There will be a 3.1 mile run and walk at 7:30 a.m., followed by a kids’ run at 8:45 a.m. Registration is required. House of Hope is the beneficiary of this event. Visit houseofhope.com for more information on this event.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in partnership with UCF will host “Shall We Dance: A Sense and Sensibility Dance Party,” featuring the popular tunes of the late 1700s, on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, located at 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando. Visit orlandoshakes.org for more information on this event.

The third annual Ty Lewis Cancer Foundation Unite for Life Challenge Walk will be Saturday, Feb. 16 at 9:30 a.m. around Lake Baldwin. The event benefits the Ty Lewis Cancer Foundation, which aims to help those who have a family member that has been diagnosed with, or lost the fight to cancer. The TLCF raises funds in support of families for household items, medications, financial support and scholarship funds for children. Registration for the event begins at 9:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. There will also be an event raffle. Visit thetylewiscancerfoundation.weebly.com for more information on this event.

FEB. 17

The Orlando Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota is having its annual Scholarship Fundraising Concert on Sunday, Feb. 17th at 2 p.m. at Tiedtke Concert Hall. “A Celebration of American Composers” will include over 75 minutes of chamber music, art songs, folk songs, and much more. The performance will feature Rollins College Department of Music Faculty, along with previous scholarship winners. All donations collected at the concert will be used to provide scholarships to local collegiate music students. Contact [email protected] for more information.

The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park, located at 421 W. Fairbanks Ave., will hold auditions for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar” on Saturday, Feb. 16, from noon-2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 17 from 6-8 p.m. The musical is directed by Wade Hair and musical-directed by Justin Scarlat. All roles are available. Nothing is precast and all roles are unpaid. Call 407-920-4034 or visit breakthroughtheatre.com for more information.

FEB. 18

Roth JCC Maitland, located at 851 N. Maitland Ave., will feature both free health screenings and fitness classes, which are open to the community, as part of “Move it Monday” on Monday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact Rene Nicholson at [email protected] or 407-645-5933, extension 255, for more information on this event.

FEB. 19

The Rev. John Book will sponsor a Meet the Candidate night at on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Maitland Civic Center, located at 641 Maitland Ave. S. This event will be a public forum for citizens of Maitland, and all candidates are invited.

FEB. 20

Chili for Charity, presented by Rotary Club of Winter Park, will take place Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market, located at 200 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park. Visit winterpark.org/content/chili-charity for more information and ticket purchases.

Heather Alexander and Laura Hodos will return to the Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series with a new cabaret, “All You Need is Love,” on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Playhouse Musical Director Christopher Leavy will accompany the duo on piano. Tickets are $20 and include a drink from the bar. Upon sellout, standing room tickets will be $10, with no drink included. Seating at the Winter Park Playhouse, located at 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, is limited to 50. Call the box office at 407-645-0145 to reserve tickets. Visit winterparkplayhouse.org for more information.

The Maitland Chamber of Commerce, located at 110 N. Maitland Ave., presents Women and Wisdom on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservations are required and the cost is $8. Call 407-644-0741 for more information on this event.

American Association of Individual Investors, Central Florida Chapter, will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the University Club of Winter Park, located at 841 N. Park Ave. Check-in will begin 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, and $10 at the door for everyone. Call 407-644-1607 or visit aaii.com for more information on this event.

FEB. 21

African-Puerto Rican author Mayra Santos-Febres and Cuban-American poet Ricardo Pau-Llosa will speak on Feb. 21 at the Annie Russell Theatre, located at 1000 Holt Ave. in Winter Park. Pau-Llosa’s master class will be at 2 p.m. in the Woolson House, followed by Santos-Febres’ master class at 4 p.m. in the Woolson House. Call 407-646-2000 or visit Rollins.edu for more information on these events.

The Holocaust Center, located at 851 N. Maitland Ave., announced that its February Education Forum will feature a presentation by local writer Greg Dawson on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Dawson will discuss his latest book, “Judgment Before Nuremberg.” Reservations are suggested, but are not required for this event. Call 407-628-0555 or visit holocaustedu.org for more information on this event.

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Merchants will host its first Winter Park Sip & Stroll for 2013 on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 5-8:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy appetizer and beverage samples at more than 25 local merchants. Tickets will not be mailed, but confirmations will be emailed for registrations submitted through PayPal. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Check-in will be at Luxury Trips, located at 190 E. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park, beginning at 5 p.m., and attendees will receive their wine glass and lanyard at check-in. Guests must check-in by 7 p.m. Attendees must be 21 or older. The event will be held in rain or shine. Call 407-644-8281 or visit winterpark.org for more information on this event.

FEB. 23

The Goldenrod Historical Society & Museum will host the Central Florida Veterans Memorial Foundation on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Goldenrod Station, located at 4755 N. Palmetto Ave. Attendees can tour the museum and visit with members of this local organization dedicated to honoring veterans who left Orange, Lake, Brevard, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties, paid the ultimate sacrifice, and never returned. Those in attendance can also pick up a Centennial Passport or bring their own to be stamped. Children can receive a prize for answering a History Quest clue. Email [email protected] for more information on this Veterans Appreciation Day/Seminole County Centennial Saturday Particpant event.

FEB. 23

The February Field Trip will be at the Ferndale Preserve, located at 19220 County Road 455 in Ferndale, on Saturday, Feb. 23. Attendees will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the preserve parking lot. From there, birders will hike along a 1.3-mile loop and a few shorter segments. Warning: the trail includes steep portions. Bring a picnic lunch for after the birding. Call John Cento at 407-913-2417 for more information on the field trip.

FEB. 26

The Art & History Museums – Maitland (A&H) will continue its popular Artists’ Critique & Conservation series on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. The program is free and the public is encouraged to attend. Josh Garrick, an artist, arts writer and instructor, will lead the critique. Terry Hummel and Thomas Thorspecken will join Garrick as guest panelists. A professional development series for artists, Artists’ Critique & Convention, is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month in A&H’s Germaine Marvel Building, located at 210 W. Packwood Ave. in Maitland. Call 407-539-2181 for more information.

FEB. 27

The Maitland Chamber of Commerce presents the Maitland Chamber Community Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Maitland Civic Center, located at 641 S. Maitland Ave. Mayor Howard Schieferdecker will give the State of Maitland update. Reservations, which are a must, cost $15.00. Call 407-644-0741 for more information on this event.

The Winter Park Institute at Rollins College will host Dr. Azar Nafisi, author of “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tiedtke Concert Hall, Keene Music Building, at Rollins College, which is located at 1000 Holt Ave. in Winter Park. Nafisi will discuss the relationship between politics, culture and human rights in Iran. She will also emphasize the rights of women and girls and the role they play in the process of change for pluralism and an open society. Nafisi will participate in a book signing immediately following the discussion. This event is free. No tickets are required and free parking is available in the SunTrust parking garage at 166 E. Lyman Ave. Call 407-646-2233 for more information.

ONGOING

Here is a list of events that will take place at the Maitland Public Library, located at 501 S. Maitland Ave.:

• Friday, Feb. 15: There will be a Blood Pressure Check from 10 a.m.-noon.

• Saturday, Feb. 16: Scott Thomas Social Security will be present from 11 a.m.-noon.

• Saturday, Feb. 16: You Are Not Alone will be from from 2-4 p.m.

• Sunday, Feb. 17: The Elizabeth Wood Reading Room Ceremony will be from 2-4 p.m.

• Tuesday, Feb. 19: Secrets of Getting Clutter Free will be from 1-2 p.m.

• Tuesday, Feb. 19: April Williams Cooks Southern will be from 7-8:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Feb. 20: The Board of Trustees Meeting will be from 7:30-9 p.m.

• Sunday, Feb. 24: PAM Creative Writing will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, Feb. 26: Books to Die For “The Faithful Spy” by Alex Berenson will be from 7-8:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Feb. 27: Caregiver Talk will be from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Feb. 27: Contemporary Authors—Kingsolver’s “Poisonwood Bible” will be from 1:30-3 p.m.

The Bach Festival Society presents the 78th Annual Bach Festival Feb.15-March 3. The Society will present several works that it has never performed before, including J.S. Bach’s Mass in G; Cantatas 52 and 119; the Sinfonia from Cantata 31; and Beethoven’s Mass in C Major. Dr. John V. Sinclair, artistic director and conductor, will direct all works. Call 407-646-2182 or visit bachfestivalflorida.org for more information.

Brio Tuscan Grille, located at 480 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park, will host Wine on Wednesdays Feb. 6 through April 10 from 6-8 p.m., excluding Feb. 13, to raise money for New Hope for Kids’ programs. This weekly event provides select wines for guests in return for their $8 donation per glass, and all proceeds benefit New Hope for Kids. Call 407-622-5611 for more information on this weekly event.

The Breakthrough Theatre, located at 419A W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park, will honor Elvis Presley with shows running through Feb. 11. The production will take place Feb.1-4 and Feb. 8-11, with Monday, Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $12. Only cash or checks are accepted. For reservations, call 407-920-4034.

From Feb. 5 – April 16, AARP will be offering free tax assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-4 p.m. at the Maitland Senior Center, located at 345 S. Maitland Ave. Assistance is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and the last person will be helped at 3:30 p.m. Individuals should bring all appropriate tax information with them. Call the Senior Center Office at 407-539-6251 for more information.

The Winter Park Playhouse continues its 10th Anniversary Series of professional musical theatre with “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra,” through Feb. 16, 2013. Thursday performances will take place Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. Friday performances will be Feb. 1, 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday performances will take place Feb. 2, 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday performances will be at 2 p.m. on Feb 3 and 10. There will also be a Wacky Wednesday performance Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $38 evening; $35 senior evening; $28 matinees; $20 industry professionals; $20 students 25 and under; $15 Thursday Preview; and $28 Wacky Wednesday. Visit winterparkplayhouse.org for more information on the performances.

“The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle” will be playing through Feb. 24 at the Orlando Repertory Theatre. The production is perfect for all ages and will be performed in the style of Disney’s The Lion King or Animal Kingdom’s Finding Nemo: The Musical, with all of Dr. Dolittle’s animal friends portrayed by live actors with puppets. Visit Orlandorep.com for more information.

“Sewn Together: Photographic Quilts Reflecting the Historic Family Ties of Eatonville, Maitland and Winter Park” will be on exhibit through Saturday, April 13 at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, a program of Crealdé School of Art that is located at 642 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park. All events are free and open to the public. The center is open Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m., Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Hannibal Square Heritage Center at 407-539-2680 or visit www.hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org for more information.

Yuanyan (Anne) Huang, a student of Chinese martial arts for 18 years and four-time champion of Anhui Province, China, will teach seven sessions of this ancient Chinese routine 6-7 p.m. Monday nights through Feb. 25 at the Winter Park Public Library Community Room. The sessions are limited to 14 particpants, seven of which must be pre-paid in order to hold the class. Seven sessions will cost $35 for institute members and $56 for nonmembers. There will be a $10 drop-in class fee. Call 407-623-3314 for more information on the sessions.

The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center will be hosting the exhibit “The Plot: A Graphic History of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.” until March 20. It is open Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. No admission is charged, and reservations are not necessary except for school groups. More information is available online at holocaustedu.org, or by calling 407-628-0555.

“Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” a comedy by Neil Simon, will take place at the Mad Cow Theatre, located at 54 W. Church St., through Sunday, Feb. 17. Performances Thursday through Saturday will be at 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets will cost $32 for premium seats and $23 for regular streets. Monday night performances on Feb. 4 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. will cost $15. All ticket prices include a $2 facility fee. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Call 407-297-8788 or visit madcowtheatre.com to purchase tickets.

The Maitland Public Library, located at 501 S. Maitland Ave. will have the following events in which visitors can attend: Preschool Stories on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and on Thursdays a walk at 6:30 a.m., Baby Time from 10:30-11:30 a.m., and Adventures with Books Club from 2-4 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. -noon Scott Thomas and Social Security will be the topic. On Sunday, Feb. 3, Elaine Person will teach poetry from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and there will be a Volunteer Reception in the conference room from 2-4 p.m.

The Classic Repertory Series will include performances of “Othello” through March 16 and “Sense and Sensibility” through March 17. Shows on Wednesdays and Thursdays will be at 7 p.m. and seats will cost $20, $30 and $35. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 8 p.m. and seats will cost $30, $35 and $40. Sunday shows will be at 2 p.m., with seat costs of $20, $30, and $35. Call 407-447-1700 or visit orlandoshakes.org for single tickets and Season Flex Passes. Tickets can also be picked up in person at the box office located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, located at 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando’s Loch Haven Cultural Park.

“Facing Forward: Portraits by Eliza Pineau” and Night Café Paintings by Delores Haberkorn of the Artists League of Orange County will be on display at the Maitland Public Library, located at 501 S. Maitland Ave., from Feb. 2-28. The event is free. Library hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours are 1-6 p.m. Call 407-647-7700 for more information.