Josh Garrick: Culture for Your Calendar

Nov. 6 to 21 – Harriett Lake sells 70 years of fashion for charity

Harriett Lake, legendary philanthropist and fashion diva, will offer more than 5,000 pieces from her private collection of clothing in a once-in-a-lifetime-sale to benefit the Orlando Ballet and Harriett’s Boutique at Orlando Health. Harriett’s collection spans seven decades and includes furs, gowns, suits, coats, handbags, hats and much more. Her collection ranges from Chanel, Ferragamo and Yves St. Laurent, to Costco and Target, or as Harriett says, “It goes from basic black to oh-my-god!” Harriett’s sale kicks off Nov. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. with a VIP ticketed event (tickets at eventbrite.com) and continues daily through Nov. 21 at 902 Waterway Place in Longwood. Call or text 407-474-5448 for more information.

Nov. 8 – Community open house at new Dr. Phillips Center

It’s been 20 years in the making, and now – from noon to 6 p.m. on Nov. — the public is invited to take self-guided tours through Orlando’s brand new Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center and explore the Della Phillips Grand Lobby, the Walt Disney Theater, the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater and the Seneff Arts Plaza. The tours will include special photo-ops and the opportunity to purchase tickets for upcoming shows and events. Visit drphillipscenter.org

Nov. 8 – Sheryl Crow in a free concert celebrating the Seneff Arts Plaza

They call it the ‘People’s Lawn,’ and the new Dr. Phillips Center will present their open space to the public with a free concert by Sheryl Crow on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. Crow has sold more than 35 million albums around the world, released eight studio albums (seven charting top-10), a quadruple-platinum greatest hits collection and a Christmas album. Now Ms. Crow is coming to Orlando to help us celebrate our new Performing Arts Center. And it’s free! Access to a climate-controlled hospitality area is offered at a ticketed price.

Nov. 8 – The sixth annual Gingerbread Run for Give Kids the World

The Gingerbread 5K Run is set for Nov. 8 at Give Kids the World in Kissimmee. The race invites the public inside the 70-acre story-book resort to meet the families they are helping support, leading participants through a fantasyland into the world’s largest Candy Land game. Last year’s event raised over $165,000 and this year’s goal is to generate $190,000 to benefit kids with life-threatening illnesses. For information, visit gingerbreadrun.org or givekidstheworld.org

Nov. 8 – The Orlando Philharmonic presents Midori & Berlioz

Continuing its search for Orlando’s next music director, the Orlando Philharmonic presents Conductor Steven Jarvi in a concert of romantic favorites. Opening with the heroic Wagner’s “Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin,” and featuring internationally renowned violinist Midori performing Schumann’s “Violin Concerto,” both Jarvi and the Orchestra will be tested by Berlioz’s epic “Symphonie Fantastique.” The Orchestra is sharing its search for their next music director with us – the audience – and that is one more reason to share our support back with them. The date is Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Bob Carr PAC. Call 407-770-0071 or visit orlandophil.org

Current – Orlando Mayor Dyer launches initiative to prevent bullying

The hardest working mayor in the USA – Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer – last week joined with students and business leaders to launch Orlando’s new anti-bullying initiative, a community-wide campaign to provide year-round education to students, an outreach coordinator, and increased awareness. More than one in four students report being bullied in the school year, and those students are more likely to develop depression and behavioral issues, while those who bully are at risk for substance use, academic problems and violence later in life. Visit cityoforlando.net

Now and on-going – ‘Revival and Reform’ – New exhibit at Morse Museum

“Revival and Reform” provides a rare look at the diversity of the decorative arts in the latter 19th century with Neoclassical and neo-Gothic objects shown with more avant-garde pieces, reflecting the eclecticism that characterized the visual environment of the period. “The Arts” window by J. & R. Lamb Studios is the centerpiece of the exhibit, and that window is joined by more than 20 additional leaded-glass windows and panels from Tiffany Studios, John La Farge, Frank Lloyd Wright, Edward Burne-Jones, Donald MacDonald, and Heaton, Butler & Bayne are included. Free docent tours are available. Call 407-645-5311 or visit morsemuseum.org