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Orlando Events
January
January 1-Florida Citrus Bowl
Top college teams from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference compete at Citrus Bowl Stadium.
1610 W. Church St.
407-423-2476.
February
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
Throughout February--Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.
For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April
March
First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
Throughout March--Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival.
Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.
For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April
April
First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season concludes mid April
May
Early-Mid May--Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. Concludes mid May
June
Art Exhibit
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231
July
Independence Day
Lake Eola's annual Fourth of July celebration includes games, entertainment and, of course, fireworks.
For information, call 407-246-2287 or 407-246-2827.
August
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
September
Best of Florida Festival
Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment.
For more information, call 407-586-2000
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
October
Mid-Late October--Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.
For information, call 407-896-6700
November
Early November--Fall Fiesta in the Park
More than 500 booths showcase regional arts and crafts.
Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street.
For more information, call 407-246-2827
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits. Epcot Center, Disney World.
407-939-6244
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
NBA Basketball
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April 2005
December
First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231
Christmas in the Park
The Morse Museum lights up its century-old Tiffany windows to set the stage for a free concert of holiday favorites by the Bach Festival Society choir. Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park.
407-645-5311 or 407-645-5324
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