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FeaturesFrom Figures to Farms |28|The Morse Museum presents a premiere exhibition of watercolors by one of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s contemporaries.

Teachers’ Turn |30|This spring, Crealdé School of Art spotlights the talents of its diverse instructors.

a Smash hit |32|The reviews are in: The Florida Film Festival will be a blockbuster!

creative Kids |36|Central Florida cultural venues roll out summer camps for every age and interest.

DepartmentsFrom the Editor | 6Grassroots Creativity

people | 8Winter Park Playhouse cofounder Roy Alan, conductor JoAnn Falletta, and ballet dancer A Reum Chung.

cultural Eye | 10We’re out on the town capturing the excite-ment of Central Florida’s cultural scene.

Dr. phillips center Update | 15 The latest on the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Ua insider | 16Living in a Cultural Mecca by Linda Landman Gonzalez; United Arts of Central Florida’s 2011 Financial Report; The Arts Matter; Business Buzz—Downtown Credo; and Grant Opportunities from United Arts.

Brush Strokes | 20A collaborative exhibit offers a behind-the-scenes look at the art of the theme park.

Brush Strokes | 21Diverse programming makes the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra more accessible than ever.

arts Education | 22Local public school systems offer arts magnet programs for students of all ages.

Decor | 24A cozy Colonialtown cottage is a designer’s artistic retreat.

cultural calendar | 50What’s happening in March and April.

artist’s Space | 62Parker Sketch

On the cover:Eye of the Hurricane, written and directed by Orlando filmmaker Jesse Wolfe and starring Campbell Scott, is just one of more than 160 films that will be screened at the 21st Annual Florida Film Festival.

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Grassroots CreativitySchedules are hectic for most families. Many households need

two incomes to survive, with some parents even holding down two or more jobs in order to make ends meet. Parents often-times feel out of balance when it comes to work and family time. When everyone is home, the tendency is to go our separate ways: plugged into computers, gaming systems and televisions scattered throughout the house. So, our family decided to have a movie night recently. It started out tenuous—so many different tastes with so many choices. Remember when your only choice at home was a Sunday night movie on one of the three major networks? Things are certainly different today. I personally do not like really scary movies, so that was out (after all, this was my idea). My two daughters wanted a love story that made my husband and son ill, so they lobbied for a war movie—ugh. It’s a good thing that our 2 ½ year old was sleeping, because making a choice would have been even more impossible. After much debate, we decided to watch an indie movie. It was great to not only talk about the sub-ject of the film, but also why it was considered an independent film. Those filmmakers face so many challenges, such as exposure and financing, but they continue to share their grassroots creativity.

It’s akin to going to an art exhibition that’s a little off the main stream. We should always remember to stretch, especially today when we are all bombarded by every media outlet imaginable. It’s OK to walk away and say “that wasn’t for me,” but the opposite could be just as easily true. That’s how I feel every year at the Florida Film Festival (FFF). Some films I can’t wait to share with others and some are not for me. In my mind there are five reasons you should go to FFF beyond just supporting our local gem: 1.) For those of us who are nearsighted, the screen is so much larger than the one at home 2.) The surround sound actually works 3.) I’m not forced to feel guilty if I don’t eat healthy snacks—the food is outstanding 4.) There are really cool people there (I’m obviously not one of them) 5.) You can escape into adventure and story, so when you go out afterwards you can talk about something other than your kids. Enjoy and remember to unplug at home, so you can eventually become one of those cool people.

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Orlando Arts Magazine is produced by everything ink, a division of Visit Orlando®, for United Arts of Central Florida. Visit Orlando: 6700 Forum Drive, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32821, Phone: 407.363.5805, Fax: 407.370.5018. Subscriptions: $18 for six issues, $25 for 12 issues. Orlando Arts Magazine is published bi-monthly. Orlando Arts Magazine assumes no responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, negatives or trans- parencies. United Arts of Central Florida, 2450 Maitland Center Pkwy., Suite 201, Maitland, FL 32751-4140, UnitedArts.cc. Telephone: 407.970.2831,

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When The Andrews Brothers opens at Winter Park Playhouse (WPP) in

March, Roy Alan will sing and tap dance in dozens of musical numbers in this comical romp about inexperienced male stagehands called on to impersonate a world-famous female singing trio. But Alan, WPP’s cofounder and artistic direc-tor, is anything but an amateur—he’s been performing professionally for 42 years.

You could say he tumbled into his career: acrobatic lessons prescribed to cor-rect an inner-ear imbalance as a toddler in Texas led to dance lessons from renowned instructor Patsy Swayze, alongside her son, Patrick. Alan’s abilities led to parts in pro-fessional productions of Peter Pan, Carousel, Gypsy and Showboat. “Being a kid in those shows, I got bitten by the bug,” he says.

Alan graduated from Houston’s High School for the Performing Arts and taught at theater schools for two years, then tried his luck in New York, where he landed roles on Broadway in The Pirates of Penzance with Kevin Kline and Linda Ronstadt, Nine with Raoul Julia and in the national touring company of The Best Little Whore-house in Texas, among others.

After 13 years, Alan relocated to Jacksonville, where he met and married Heather Alexander, his co-star in a produc-tion of Singin’ in the Rain. He later played Groucho Marx at Universal Studios Florida, then worked as Assistant Director of Show Development for the theme park for six years. In 2001, he and his wife cofounded WPP, Central Florida’s only professional musical theater company. “We’re dedi- cated to presenting rarely seen and new works of musical theater,” says Alan.

WPP has grown continuously, moving into a 123-seat theater in 2009. “This is a labor of love,” Alan says. And love it he does, “because the way music and song carry a story touches people even more than just dialog. It touches their hearts and souls and has more of an impact.”

You can catch the multitalented Alan in The Andrews Brothers at WPP, March 2 to 24. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays and select Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information, call 407.645.0145 or visit winterparkplay house.org. —Nancy Curry

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Musical MaestraJoann Falletta, conductor

coming from the tradition of leonard Bernstein, conductor

Joann Falletta has had a sensational career to date. in addition to conduct-ing both the Virginia symphony and the Buffalo Philharmonic orchestra, Falletta recently became the first woman and the first american to lead northern ireland’s Ulster orchestra. on March 24, she will make her debut with the orlando Philharmonic orchestra (oPo).

“it’s going be a big discovery for me because with a new orchestra, you don’t know the musicians and you only have a week to work with them,” she says. “But i know they’re first rate and it’s going to be wonderful.”

Falletta’s career began as a virtuo-so guitar and mandolin player, and she was performing with both the Metropolitan opera and the new york Philharmonic when she was just a teenager. in 1971, she enrolled in Mannes College of Music as a gui-tar student, but began conducting the student orchestra in her freshman year. she did her postgraduate stud-ies at Queens College and Juilliard school of Music. “What drew me to conducting was the music for orches-tra. i fell in love with the repertoire

and had to be in the middle of that. Being on the podium, in the middle of that field of energy, is amazing,” says Falletta.

the program includes the world premiere of Overture to The Old Man and The Sea, a commissioned work by John Callahan, the 2009 winner of the young Composer’s Challenge. Falletta explains that one of the advantages of playing contemporary music is being able to discuss the score with its composer. “it’s like having Beethoven there to ask him about his music. it enhances the cre-ative process,” she says.

the evening performance will include Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 and lalo’s Symphonie espagnole, “one of the great masterpieces,” according to the conductor. “it speaks power-fully about the human spirit in the face of dire political oppression in the soviet Union. it is one of the most powerful and optimistic state-ments about how strong the human spirit is.”

JoAnn Falletta Conducts starts at 8 p.m. at the Bob Carr Performing arts Centre. Call 407.770.0071 or visit orlandophil.org for more infor-mation. —Esteban Meneses

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Orlando Ballet’s (OB) A Reum Chung has been passionate about dance

since she was a child. “I live and breathe ballet. If I don’t dance, then I feel empty.”

Chung, 24, started taking lessons at The Ballet Academy in her hometown of Pohang, South Korea, when she was 8 years old. She has won numerous awards, including a gold medal at the Korea Folk Art Research Center’s 2001 competition and third place at the 2006 Seoul International Dance Competition.

Chung has been with OB since 2007, when she graduated from the Korean National University of Arts in Seoul with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and says Orlando is her second home.

“I really love Orlando’s weather, the dancers and people!” she says. “I have learned a lot from the directors and teach-ers. I think I have grown and become a mature dancer after joining the company.”

Chung will portray Queen Odette and Odile in Swans: Black & White, OB’s ver-sion of Tchaikovsky’s classic. “It’s going to be a big challenge. Swan Lake’s Queen Odette is the hardest role in classical ballet. The movements are really fluid, while showing expression. I want the audience to actually feel the swans and the two different characters.”

Performances of Swans: Black & White will take place March 30 to April 1 at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. Call 407.426.1739 or visit orlandoballet.org for more information.

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last November, the Orlando Calling music festival was held

for the first time at the Florida Citrus Bowl. The two-day concert, produced by a partnership between Festival Republic and Visit Orlando, was attended by more than 50,000 fans who listened to a wide range of headlining bands and local acts.

This new musical event was designed to appeal to both Orlando residents and visitors, and it was scheduled during a period of the year that is generally considered “soft” for travel. Yet tens of thou-sands bought tickets to Orlando Calling because they wanted to experience a show. A big one.

My point? Sometimes we must create what we do not already have. Other times, the excitement folks are seeking is already here. Such as the Florida Film Festival, taking place April 13 to 22. Now in its 21st year, it has become one of Central Florida’s defining cultural events. The 2012 edition—appropriately themed “Film. Food. Fun.”—brings together more than 160 films and 100 visiting filmmakers for 10 days of cinematic excellence.

Of course, the Florida Film Festival has evolved during the past

two decades to include a wide range of related activities. Guests can enjoy multiple wine and food tast-ings, industry panel discussions, celebrity sightings, parties and spe-cial events. The independent and foreign films that are screened during the festival represent a myri-ad of genres and places Orlando in the center of it all.

Since many of the estimated 25,000 cinephiles in attendance are visitors, the festival also plays an economic role: The associated movie tickets, dining, hotel stays, rental cars and entertainment have a direct impact on local businesses, as well as on the people whom they employ. At the same time, it provides an opportunity to position the region as a bastion of arts and culture, something we should be rightfully proud of. Now, let’s just continue to get the word out.

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Gary C. SainPresident and CEO, Visit OrlandoPublisher, Orlando Arts Magazine

Get in on paint Out

World-class plein-air artists from around the country will converge on Central

Florida when the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens holds its 4th Annual Winter Park Paint Out, April 22 to 28. A total of 26 artists——13 of whom are new to the event——will be in town for what has become the museum’s signature fundraiser.

Plein-air, a French term meaning “in the open air,” describes artworks painted outdoors with the subject in view, rather than in a studio.

“One of the things that makes Winter Park so great for plein-air is that we have everything from very natural settings to a wide variety of architecture and cityscapes——that adds a great dimension,” says Executive Director Debbie Komanski.

Artists will be seen painting at locations of their choice, and as soon as pieces are finished they are framed and displayed at the museum for sale. There will be workshops and artist demonstrations and the week concludes with the Paint Out Garden Party on April 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. Participating artists will be present, and their works will be available for sale. Tickets are $45 in advance, $60 at the door; but act fast, as the event has sold out every year. For more information, call 407.647.6294 or visit winterparkpaintout.org.

Plein-Air artiSt Don Sondag will be participating in this year’s Winter park paint Out, which takes place april 22 to 28 at the albin polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens.



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trinity preparatOry SchOOl SeniOr tOMMy praSt has been named a youngarts honorable Mention award Winner in theater. youngarts is the core program of the national Foundation for advancement in the arts, the nation’s only organization that recognizes art students in nine different disciplines.

JeWiSh FaMily ServiceS’ (JFS) 2nd annual Glow & Golf event was held at the Winter park country club. From left: Dean Demos, Mike McKee, David cobb, Billy Bishop, JFS executive Director eric Geboff and pat Goetz.

On January 20, the Mennello Museum of american art held a special reception to open the Style & Grace exhibition and to unveil a new life-size bronze sculpture of the late Marilyn Mennello. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Michael Mennello were among those in attendance.

On January 12, animal lovers and their furry friends braved the chilly weather to attend Bok tower Gardens’ Winter Dog Day, a benefit that raised $400 for the humane Society of polk county.

art & hiStOry MuSeuMS—MaitlanD held its first culture & cocktails event of 2012 on January 13 at the Germaine Marvel Building. Guests enjoyed artwork by Doug rhodehamel, literary readings from Maitland poets and Writers and fine fare from the Winter park Fish co. Food truck.

MOre than 160 DOGS attended Bok tower Gardens’ second Dog Day event. every four-legged visitor received a Bok bandana and a goodie bag. veterinarians and trainers were on hand and activities included fun contests.

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On January 7, Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) hosted the opening reception for Barbara Sorensen: Topographies, the first major retrospective ever of the

prominent sculptor’s work. The show kicked off Made in Florida, a series of three exhibitions at OMA that pays homage to artists inspired by the Sunshine State.

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From March 21 to April 22, Orlando Shakespeare Theater (OST) presents

the Central Florida premiere of 2010 Tony Award-winning play, Red. The story fol-lows artist Mark Rothko at the height of his career as he’s struggling with a major commission for New York’s Four Seasons restaurant. Preview nights are March 21 and 22. Opening night is Friday, March 23, and festivities include an informal pre-show discussion with Red Director Patrick Flick and the creative team from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. in the Patron’s Room. After the show, join the cast, crew, designers and OST staff at the opening night party, which will feature a cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres from Edible Orlando.

Special programming includes the Red Chat Back on April 5, when the audience can ask the directors, actors and designers questions after the show. On April 22, a caption-display performance will include readable captions for the hearing-impaired and others with disabilities. OST also will be partnering with local museums to present several Red-inspired events. For tickets or more information, call 407.447.1700 or visit orlandoshakes.org.

Seeing Red On April 21, bring the whole family to

the 3rd annual Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk Art and Craft Festival. Local artists, as well as legend-ary Florida Highwaymen painters and missionary Mary Proctor, will be on hand. Festivities include live music by The Porch Dogs, drumming and storytelling by Orisirisi African Folklore, and a free children’s folk art workshop. For more information, call 407.539.2680 or visit hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org.

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Get the Picture

From April 21 to July 15, Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) will host Picturing My Florida: A Grassroots Portrait of the Sunshine State, the museum’s

first-ever exhibition based on a Facebook photo contest. Part of its Made in Florida series, which showcases exemplary work of Florida artists, Picturing My Florida was open to both amateur and professional photographers. Images were posted on OMA’s Facebook page, and the ones with the most “likes” were reviewed for inclusion. The exhibition shows Florida as people see it in their everyday lives, with subject matter ranging from the bright lights of cities and attractions, to portraits of hometowns and neighborhoods, to scenics of the state’s natural environment.

Picturing My Florida winners will be revealed at 1st Thursday on April 5 and the exhibition will run simultaneously with Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865-1965 From the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown, offering a unique perspective on the state by some of the most prominent artists that worked here over a period of 100 years. For more information, call 407.896.4231 or visit omart.org.

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add some art to your evening during the monthly Art Walk in downtown

Sanford. Featuring a range of fine and funky art and everything in between, the event is held the fourth Friday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. Multiple busi-nesses stay open late and offer original art, refreshments and opportunities to meet visiting artists. Participating ven-ues include Jeanine Taylor Folk Art (JTFA), Gallery on First, Hyder Gallery and The Sanford Flower Shop, among others. The next Art Walk is March 23, when JTFA will host Alison Stilwell and Midge Baudouin in their debut show, Raw Edges. At Gallery on First, Kevin and Debe Abbott will present Turn the Page, a show of new work in Studio 8. For the April 27 Art Walk, Gallery on First will hold its annual 100 for $100 show, which features original art priced at $100 or less. For more information, call 407.323.2774 or visit jtfolkart.com.

Artful Eveningsthis year, Cirque du Soleil® and

orlando Ballet have once again teamed up in a collaborative effort that was nothing short of jaw drop-ping in its 2011 premiere. on March 12, under the guidance of orlando Ballet Artistic Director Robert hill and La NoubatM Artistic Director Daniel Ross, the two groups will present A Choreographers’ Showcase, a project designed to stimulate and encourage artistic growth. this one-of-a-kind performance will feature young, emerging talent from both companies performing together in a variety of numbers that highlight

their creative, acrobatic and athletic abilities. the show will start at 6 p.m. at La nouba theater in Downtown Disney westside. tickets are $15 for general admission, $25 for VIP seating and can be purchased by calling 407.426.1739.

Twists, Turns & Top Talent

On April 25, the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida (HMREC) will hold its annual Dinner of Tribute at the Rosen

Plaza Hotel. This year’s honoree is Dr. Richard Lapchick, DeVos Sport Business Management program chair at University of Central Florida. The son of famed basketball player and coach Joe Lapchick and an acknowl-edged leader in diversity training in sports, he has written a number of books and is a columnist for ESPN.com. The evening starts with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $180 per person; sponsorship tables are available. For reservations or more information, call 407.628.0555 or visit holocaustedu.org.

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From award-winning authors and popular musicians to economists and environmentalists, Rollins College’s Winter Park Institute (WPI) brings a diverse array of intellectuals to town each year.

This year’s lineup includes world-renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, who will be on campus on April 19 to offer insight into the world of the Gombe chimpanzees. “Our goal is to raise the level of intellectual engagement in the community—and we’re excited to bring such high-caliber intellectuals and artistic leaders not only to Rollins, but also to the Central Florida community,” says WPI Executive Director Gail Sinclair. During Making a Difference: An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall, the researcher will share her experiences, observations and the latest news from the field, while discussing the current threats facing the planet. The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Alfond Sports Center and is free and open to the public. For more information, call 407.691.1995 or visit rollins.edu/wpi.

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Art in the Park Drawing more than 300,000 attendees each year, the winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival will be held March

16 to 18 in Central Park and along Park Avenue. More than 1,100 artists from throughout the country applied for 225 openings. they will compete for 62 awards totaling $67,500 in categories including digital art, glass, jewelry, painting, sculpture, and more. Visitors also can check out work by the next generation of artists at the Leon theodore Schools Exhibit, which showcases hundreds of pieces by orange County students.

the three-day event also includes live entertainment and concerts, food and beverage vendors, and hands-on arts activities for kids. Admission is free, and patrons’ programs at a variety of levels are available. For more information, call 407.644.7207 or visit wpsaf.org.

creative studios that offer painting lessons in a casual environment are cropping up all over. And most are

independently owned small businesses that are making significant contributions to their communities.

These companies supply the canvases, brushes, paint and instruction for people to create their own version of an existing painting, and patrons get to bring their favor-ite beverages. Ideal for group parties and family or corpo-rate gatherings, these painting workshops offer a new option when it comes to entertainment.

Painting with a Twist is a franchise with locations in 15 states, including two in this area. Redington Shores Mayor Bert Adams and his significant other, Sharon Boyd, were sold on the concept after Boyd visited one for a girls’ night out. “I consider myself to have zero artistic ability,” says Boyd, yet at the end of her class, “we were all so pleased and it was just a good feeling. I come from a court-reporting background, which is very serious. I just wanted to do something that makes people happy.”

Last fall, Adams and Boyd opened a Painting with a Twist in Lady Lake (352.750.9800; paintingwithatwist.com/ladylake), where five instructors offer classes Tuesdays through Saturdays. But the business does more than put a smile on people’s faces, it betters the commu-nity by hosting fundraisers for local charities through the Painting with a Purpose program.

Mother-daughter team Anna and Bailey Perez run a Painting with a Twist studio in Windermere (407.601.7800; paintingwithatwist.com/orlando), which offers a beer and wine bar, adult and kids’ classes, monthly family days, and more. And you don’t have to come as part of a group;

individuals can check the online calendar to find a class they want to take.

In Altamonte Springs, Creative Canvas and Wine (407.260.9463; creativecanvasandwine.com) is a project of owners and sisters Karen Woodall and Amye Adkins. After going to a similar studio in Denver, they decided to open their own. They host family days, kids’ parties and other private events, including fundraisers for nonprofits.

No matter where you live in Central Florida, you can easily get in on the latest trend in cultural entertainment.

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A Friendly Rivalry

oRLAnDo AnD LAS VEgAS ExPAnD CuLtuRAL LAnDSCAPES wIth nEw PERFoRMIng ARtS CEntERS.

Orlando and Las Vegas have long enjoyed a friendly rivalry. Each city offers world-class entertainment options. Each

city has a robust tourism and convention market that generates tremendous economic impact. And now, each city is enhancing its local arts and cultural scene with a major new performing arts center.

This month, Las Vegas is opening the doors to its $425 million Smith Center. The state-of-the-art facility, which began construc-tion in 2009, has not only attracted history-making gifts from local philanthropists and businesses, but it also has brought in its 10,000th Broadway-season subscriber, three full months ahead of grand opening.

Orlando isn’t far behind. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts broke ground last June with a three-day celebra-tion attended by more than 1,000 local residents. The project will open its doors in 2014.

While these destinations have established their own signature identities—casinos and entertainment in Las Vegas, theme parks and attractions in Orlando—they both are creating arts centers for the benefit of their local communities, as well as to enhance their cultural tourism appeal.

“It is no coincidence that these two major cities are building performing arts centers at the same time,” says Dr. Phillips Center President Kathy Ramsberger. “We share the perspective that a per-forming arts center will transform the local and tourism landscapes of each of these cities.”

Now with their major performing arts centers, the friendly Las Vegas–Orlando rivalry continues! Follow the progress of the Dr. Phillips Center at drphillipscenter.org.

rivalinG the SMith center in las vegas, the new Dr. phillips center for the performing arts will open its doors in 2014.

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i grew up in New York City, came of age in Mexico City and built my

life and career here in Orlando. Since childhood I have loved and gravitated to the arts. They have inspired and educated me throughout my entire life. I was fortunate enough to take cursory ballet, piano and voice lessons. I sang in the church choir and led the neighborhood kids in plays, dance spectaculars and anything else that we thought someone would pay a dime to see. I auditioned to attend the High School of the Performing Arts and even gave a piano recital at Carnegie Hall. All this to say ... I am not an artist. I am a spectator——and a very appreciative one at that.

Those of us who appreciate the arts and artists know that we are living in a mecca for both. On any given day you can attend a concert or go to a theater. Our downtown galleries are thriving and our arts groups continue to offer an abun-dance of quality experiences to meet any taste. Last year there were nearly 2.5 mil-lion cultural offerings in Central Florida.

I hope that you had the opportunity to enjoy a few of the hundreds of free experi-ences at ArtsFest in February. This year marked its 10th anniversary and for the first time ArtsFest was held for an entire month. More than 80 cultural organiza-tions offered 302 events in 87 venues throughout Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. ArtsFest featured visu-al art, music, dance, drama and so much more. From belly dancing to clogging, there was something for everyone. I trust

that you took advantage of Free Days at Orlando Museum of Art and enjoyed the A Cappella Barbershop Open House at City of Maitland’s Truck Café.

ArtsFest also kicked off United Arts of Central Florida’s (UA) annual fundraising campaign, and I hope that you will con-tinue to support the organization with your time and resources so that we may once again reach our goal. More than 74 percent of all dollars raised go back to the arts community as direct support in the form of grants, contracted services, desig-nated gifts and sponsorships.

United Arts of Central Florida is a dynamic collaboration of 164 businesses, eight governments and school districts, 38 foundations, more than 50 arts and

lindA lAndMAn GonzAlez, board vice chair and search committee chair, United Arts of central Florida

cultural organizations, and 3,188 artists and individuals. This partnership works to enhance the quality and variety of cul-tural experiences available throughout the four counties that it serves. Since its inception in 1989, UA has invested more than $117 million in local cultural organi-zations and cultural education.

Our search continues for our new CEO, and we look forward to featuring that person in our next issue. UA is thriv-ing and continues to facilitate arts and cultural education programming that reaches students in public schools within the counties it serves. This programming is conducted by the region’s major cul-tural organizations and is funded through government contracts, as well as through foundation, corporate and individual support. We cannot do it without you.

Please join us so that we may continue to inspire and educate our children and our community. I know what an impact art and culture has had on my life, and I know that it makes a difference in our community and enhances the economic vitality of our region. The Arts Matter™.

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United Arts of Central Florida Inc.

Financial Activities SummaryYear ended June 30, 2011

Where Our Support Comes From:

Campaign and Other Revenue: Corporations $841,924 Orange County 1,108,882 City of Orlando 427,791 Seminole County 126,030 Other Local/State Government 208,981 Individuals 1,098,150 Foundations 853,550 Workplace Giving 424,842Total Campaign Revenues: 5,090,150

Other Revenue: Contracts, Sponsorships and Grants 767,117 Other Income/Gifts in Kind 80,118

Total Support and Other Revenue: $5,937,385

Where Our Support Goes:

Grants, Support and Operations: Grants & Designated Support $4,247,103 Programs 1,005,860 Fundraising 379,900 Management and General 103,990Total Grants, Support and Operations: $5,736,853

Unrestricted Net Assets at 6/30/11: $726,769

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downtown Credo is more than your average coffee shop; it’s a creative

space with purpose. Located in College Park, the organization operates through three distinct divisions——Coffee, Rally and Conduit——to create new opportuni-ties for people to develop lives that are meaningful, impactful and community oriented.

The Coffee division promotes re-sponsible global commerce by offering direct-trade, small-grower Guatemalan coffee at its donation-only coffee shop. The idea is that when customers assign their own value to a product, they be-come more conscious of where their money is going.

Downtown Credo’s Rally division serves select charities, such as the Downtown and Parramore branches

of Central Florida Boys and Girls Club, New Image Youth Center, Keeping Orlando Beautiful and Green Up Orlando. The public is encouraged to participate in activities such as refurbishing play-grounds, tutoring children and cleaning up neighborhoods.

The third division is Conduit, in which a range of creative professionals engage members of the community with free skill-share workshops.

The aggregate of Downtown Credo’s efforts is a burgeoning network of Central Floridians from all walks of life who are embracing its positive influ-ence——both locally and globally——as well as doing their best to live with meaning and develop an authentic com-munity. For more information, please visit DowntownCredo.com.

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United Arts of Central Florida (UA) launched TheArtsMatter.com in 2010

as an awareness tool and outlet for arts enthusiasts, donors and artists. Since then, hundreds of people from across the nation have logged on to share their personal experiences connected to the arts. The Arts Matter™ is more than a slogan—the arts are part of our everyday lives. UA hopes to encourage community involvement and to advocate support for quality cultural expe-riences for every taste and pocketbook.

When you log on and share your thoughts and stories, you’ll receive an exclusive The Arts Matter car magnet. You also will have the opportunity to sign up for UA’s email advocacy alerts, which will help you to keep up with efforts to support arts education and funding in Florida. While on the site, you can also view featured videos and stories from the com-munity about why The Arts Matter. Visit TheArtsMatter.com today and share why The Arts Matter to you.

The Arts Matter

United Arts of Central Florida (UA) is pleased to offer grants for non-

profit organizations and individuals.Nonprofit cultural organizations in

Lake, Orange, Osceola or Seminole counties that have a mission focused on arts, culture, history or science are eligible for an Organizational Project Grant. These provide funding for one-time projects or entire seasons during the grant period of October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013. Last year, $204,670 was awarded to 36 groups, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $7,360. As of April 2012, this year’s guidelines and application will be avail-able online at UnitedArts.cc (click on Programs, Grants, then Organizational Project Grants). Free workshops will be offered from April to June; the application deadline will be in July.

Individual artists and arts adminis-trators who work in the visual or performing arts, media or literature in the same counties are also eligible for awards. Artists can apply for up to $2,500 ($1,000 for emerging artists) for a project or training, and arts administrators can get up to $500 to attend a class or conference with UA’s Artist development Grants & Arts Administrator Grants (AdG) program. The grant period is February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014. Last year, 39 artists and arts administrators were awarded a total of $33,579.

This year’s guidelines and applica-tion for AdG will be available at UnitedArts.cc as of August 2012 (click on Programs, then Grants, and Artist development Grants & Arts Admin-istrator Grants). Free workshops will be offered in August and September, and the deadline will be in October. For more information, contact Mary Patrick Giraulo at Mary@United Arts.cc or 407.628.0333 x232.

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a Collaborative exhibition offers a behind-the-sCenes look at the art of the theme park.

By Jessica chapman

Making MagicBoth history buffs and theme park

fanatics alike are flocking to the Orange county Regional history center (OcRhc), where a new exhibition is the result of the museum’s first-ever collaboration with Universal Orlando® Resort. On display through april 29, The Serious Art of Make-Believe offers an in-depth look at the creative process behind some of the theme park’s signa-ture events. among the 1,000 pieces of artwork and artifacts are more than 200 original, detailed drawings, architectural plans and models for events ranging from halloween horror nights® (hhn) to Grinchmas to mardi Gras, and more.

The museum worked on it for more than a year, with the exhibition staff col-laborating with Universal’s Art & Design department. “They knew people were familiar with the theme parks, but not what’s going on behind the scenes,” says OCRHC Assistant Director Andrew Sandall. “It’s a pretty important story to tell about Central Florida.”

With 14 permanent staff members, the Art and Design Department in Orlando is Universal’s largest and includes illustrators, writers, costume designers, and special effects and makeup artists. The team has one common goal for every project: to provide larger-than-life entertainment.

The seeds of the exhibition were planted when Universal’s creative team went on a research trip to OCRHC to see Out of This World, a traveling exhibition of costumes and props from popular TV shows and movies. “We were really impressed by the way they did their dis-plays and exhibits,” says T.J. Mannarino, director of art and design in Universal’s

Entertainment Division. “That’s how we struck up a conversation.”

OCRHC expressed interest in a collab-oration that keyed in on the creative process, showing all the steps between concepts and finished pieces. For the first time ever, Mannarino offered full access to Universal’s prop warehouse and art and design archives.

“We’re used to people being excited about the final product,” says Mannarino, “but they were very excited about the process pieces—doodles, drawings, etc. A big part of why Andrew and the group got so excited is that we keep everything— stuff we’ve used, stuff we haven’t used. Everything has value to us, especially in the creative world.”

Museum staff spent several days poring over the contents of every box, bag and drawer they opened. “In my 20 years working in museums, I’ve never seen people so willing to open doors,” says Sandall. After they made their selections,

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the Universal team identified the pieces and the projects they came from.

The Serious Art of Make-Believe shows the attention to detail and extraordinary planning (about 16 to 18 months for HHN) that goes into Universal’s signature events, as seen in everything from HHN scale models to Mardi Gras costumes and props such as the Terra Queen’s bike from the 2005 HHN. Located at the entrance to the exhibition, the piece stretches a full 10 feet from its head to its batwings. What’s interesting is that much of what is on display is working material that will likely be used again, as the park’s creative team often modifies or enhances items to repur-pose them for other shows or events.

All of the HHN memorabilia is in good taste and the exhibition is a family- friendly one that ends in the “Art and Design Director’s Office,” which offers hands-on activities for all ages. For more information, call 407.836.8500 or visit thehistorycenter.org.

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diverse programming makes the orlando philharmoniC orChestra more aCCessible than ever.

By KRisten manieRi

The People’s MusicToday’s cultural organizations

know that the scope of their audi-ences is limited only by how far they cast their nets. With that mindset, local arts leaders, such as the Orlando philharmonic Orchestra (OpO), are reaching beyond their traditional patronage. this spring, OpO takes a “something for everyone” approach to its lineup, offering a multiplicity of musical genres in a wide variety of settings.

According to OPO Music Director Christopher Wilkins, few orchestras in the country rival OPO when it comes to its range of styles and collaborations. “We’ve always wanted to find ways to make the orchestra very accessible to the Central Florida community, and to get past this idea of classical music being refined and remote,” he says, recalling that one of OPO’s very first performances was in a shopping mall. From concert opera to outdoor concerts, OPO’s upcom-ing offerings stay true to that goal.

OPO has always carried the torch when it comes to keeping opera alive in Central Florida, and it continues that tradition on March 2 and 4 when it pre-sents Rigoletto, in conjunction with the Florida Opera Theatre. In his debut with OPO, conduc-tor Joel Revzen will bring to life what he calls the tragic and heartfelt story of how power and revenge have the ability to destroy everything around them. One of OPO’s fully staged “concert operas,” Rigoletto will feature the orchestra per-forming on stage rather than in the pit.

“This format is the perfect fit for the power and drama of the opera itself,” says Revzen. “It makes the orchestra sound very immediate to the audience. From

the very opening chords, the audience is swept along with the drama.”

OPO welcomes more talented guest performers the following weekend when it hosts renowned violinist Midori and the Minnesota Orchestra on March 9. The next day, Orlando pop sensation Michael Krajewski helps OPO shake—not stir—things up when he conducts Bond and Beyond, a special concert featuring favorite music from classic James Bond films, that takes place at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Central Floridians love outdoor con-certs, and OPO offers several throughout the year. On March 11, pack a picnic and some chairs and head to Winter Park’s Central Park, where a free Spring Pops concert conducted by Dirk Meyer will start at 7 p.m.

On April 7, theater fans won’t want to miss the concert staging of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, conducted by Wilkins. As with its other Super Series offerings, OPO will present a matinee

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at 2 p.m., as well as an 8 p.m. evening performance of what Rodgers called his favorite of all of his musicals.

OPO will go high tech on April 21 when it collaborates with Full Sail University on Symphony in HD at Full Sail Live, a gala event that will combine live symphony with multimedia elements to showcase how classical music and tech-nology intersect.

“I like to call the OPO a cornerstone cultural organization,” says Executive Director David Schillhammer. “We’re flexible, malleable and able to collaborate with other ensembles or cultural organi-zations to continue to keep ourselves relevant to our community.”

And that is very likely the secret to its success. Call 407.770.0071 or visit orlandophil.org for tickets or more infor-mation.

Kristen Manieri writes lifestyle and travel articles about Orlando and other locales.

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By Sarah KinBar

Pulled to the Arts

Also in Orange County, dr. phillips high school (407.355.3200; dphs.ocps.net) has an intensive Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) magnet program with five available specialties: dance, music, televi-sion production, theater and visual arts. Modern equipment, numerous perform-ing opportunities and the chance to work with Partners-in-Education Walt Disney Company and Universal Orlando are just some of its benefits. VPA students have received high ratings at district and state competitions and have won prestigious awards, such as the Presidential Scholar of the Arts. Graduates have gone on to attend Juilliard, Rollins College, Ringling College of Art and Design and more.

No matter what grade your children are in or where their interests lie, Central Florida’s arts magnet programs can help them reach their full potential.

Sarah Kinbar is a local design, arts and photography writer and the former editor-in-chief of Garden Design magazine.

if your child prefers a sketchbook to an iPad, one of Central Florida’s

arts magnet programs may be worth exploring. These innovative, theme-based offerings are gaining momentum throughout the region.

midway elementary school for the arts (407.320.5950; midway.scps.k12.fl.us) in Seminole County uses Artful Learning™, an arts-based, K-5 plan core curriculum based on legendary American composer Leonard Bernstein’s belief that the arts can be used to improve academics and instill a love of learning. Students also are encouraged to develop their individ-ual talents with a variety of age-appropri-ate offerings, such as creative movement/ ballet, music, digital arts and even mime, juggling and unicycle riding.

Seminole County’s millennium middle school (407.320.6550; millennium.scps.k12.fl.us) is a fine arts and communica-tion magnet with a huge range of classes in performing arts, including dance, orchestra, band, chorus, guitar and piano, and musical theater. In addition, “visits from visiting artists and musicians make the experience at Millennium an extraor-dinary one,” says Choices Coordinator Pam Mazzotta. This year, every one of the 24 students who auditioned for the All-State Chorus was invited to partici-pate—a record number.

The academic accomplishments of the students at osceola county school of the arts (osca) (407.931.4803; thearts.osceola.k12.fl.us) have earned the school an “A” grade from the Florida Department of Education for eight consecutive years. OSCA offers accelerated arts program-ming for students in grades 6 through 12. Enrique Sanchez, a jazz trumpet virtuoso and 2011 OSCA graduate, became their first graduate to attend the Juilliard School in New York City.

poinciana academy of fine arts (407.343.4500; pe.osceola.k12.fl.us) is only in its second year as an arts magnet, but in that short time it has gone from having low enrollment to needing a wait-ing list for its pre-K to grade 5 program. “It is such a happy place to be,” says Debbie Fahmie, a fine- and performing-arts resource teacher. “We have art, dance and drama, and a string program in music. Plus, teachers of traditional subjects have received professional development train-ing for art integration in the classroom.”

One of the newest arts magnets is Howard Middle School in downtown Orlando, which will become howard academy for the Visual and performing arts (407.245.1780; howard.ocps.net) in the 2012 to 2013 school year. Academy Assistant Lee Ramsey says that “dance, guitar and string classes have already been added.” Ramping up for the transition, students staged a production of Annie Jr. in December and will be presenting Honk Jr. May 10 and 11 at 7 p.m.

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a cozy coLoniaLtown cottage is a designer’s artistic retreat.

By Denise Bates enos | PhotograPhy By Phelan M. eBenhack

The Art of Living WellHis cozy Colonialtown home is abrim

with all sorts of intriguing treasures, including his collections of blue-and-white porcelain pieces and cloisonné boxes. On one wall of his quaint living room, beneath a soaring, white-planked ceiling, a pair of urns is punctuated with two whimsical starfish, and a framed shadowbox holds ceramic molds for wax seals. Opposite hangs one of Cabrera’s most remarkable finds: a charcoal draw-ing by Albert Sterner. But as lovely as that work is, the frame that came with it is the greater treasure; Cabrera found out later that it’s a Louis XIV Italian piece.

Cabrera’s art collection ranges from intricate engravings pulled from centu-ries-old books to contemporary oils and photography. One of his favorite pieces wouldn’t be considered art by most peo-ple, but for Cabrera, it’s a treasured and significant possession. It’s a tiny black-and-white photograph of his grandfather; His grandfather’s back, to be exact. In the early days of photography, a preliminary “test portrait” was often taken with the subject facing away from the camera. Such photos were never meant to be dis-played, but its unusual nature makes it all the more intriguing to Cabrera.

Also intriguing is the fact that Cabrera’s collection includes a number of paintings and drawings of rear-facing human sub-jects. An unintended homage to his grandfather? Perhaps—Cabrera had never made that connection before this journal-ist pointed it out.

His love for art exceeds his wall space, but that doesn’t stop Cabrera: He simply stacks the extra pieces he adores against the walls. The intriguing layers of art invite visitors to stop and peruse, a pro-cess of discovery that reveals much about Cabrera’s eclectic taste, the deeper one digs. He’s so passionate about collecting

Designer Jose J. cabrera of c l studio, inc. in orlando is known for his bold, contemporary interiors. so it’s a delightful surprise to discover that his own

personal space is a charming interpretation of French Provençal with a dash of nantucket cottage thrown in for good measure. Underlying it all is a subtle spanish accent with tropical flair, a tribute to cabrera’s cuban heritage.

iNTEriOr DESiGNEr JOSE cabrEra has turned his colonialtown home into a personal retreat where he surrounds himself with artwork and an intriguing array of decorative items.



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art, as well as fostering up-and-coming artists, that he’s created an online gallery, tangorenholf.com, in order to promote their works. Some of the pieces on the site currently take up residence in his own home, including Prada Marfa at Dawn, a photograph by Gray Malin.

In Cabrera’s bedroom, an oil painting of a matador hangs over the bed, and a primitive wooden angel stands sentry on the Dutch armoire. Colorfully painted, the angel resembles a Mexican santo figure, but it’s actually a Christmas deco-ration that Cabrera couldn’t bear to put away after the season ended.

More treasures are on display in the guest bedroom, which looks as if it’s been transported from an artist’s 19th-century Parisian garret. Here, an old iron bedstead serves as a foundation of sorts for the diverse works above it. These include a trio of arresting black-and-white portraits by Turkish photographer Aram Alban. Cabrera had them developed from tiny glass negatives that he purchased, not knowing whether the photos could be successfully reproduced. On the door hangs one of his favorite finds: an oil and

ThE aMbiaNcE Of a frENch farMhOuSE meets a relaxed island style throughout the home, which is dotted with blue-and-white porcelain pieces, favorite books and other collectibles.

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acrylic painting by Winter Park artist Laura Lacambra Shubert that he found at an estate acquisition sale. He mailed a photo of the piece to the artist, who sent a personal note in return confirming that it is, indeed one of her works, which was once displayed in a designer show home.

Cabrera’s home’s intimate scale lends itself to comfy corners for coffee and con-versation, including the breakfast nook in the kitchen, which boasts a timeworn farmhouse table and slipper chairs uphol-stered in red and gold fabric. Art is on display here as well, including an oil still life and a piece entitled Water Color, 1938.

His personal space speaks volumes about Cabrera’s love of art, beauty and meaning in his life. Every piece has sig-nificance to him, and he likes to describe his art and other decorative pieces as “well collected.” For him, his home is his personal respite, filled with treasures that move and inspire him. “It makes me happy to live with art,” he says. “It’s my zen.”

Denise Bates Enos is a regular contributor to OAM and to Orlando magazine.

cabrEra’S cOZy kiTchEN boasts an aged farmhouse table with slipper chairs upholstered in lush red and gold fabric.

iN ThE GuEST bEDrOOM, an antique iron bedframe anchors the room, where artwork in a variety of styles is juxtaposed against neutral walls.

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at the height of his career, American glass designer Otto Heinigke (1850–

1915) and his Brooklyn studio were receiv-ing commissions from such prominent institutions as the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Heinigke’s talents as a glassmaker, however, developed from his work as a painter. In Watercolors of Otto Heinigke— A Glass Artist’s Palette, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art presents a selection of approximately 30 watercolors and drawings that reflect the artist’s inter-est in form and color.

Drawn from the museum’s extensive collection of objects from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Heinigke paint-ings, which were gifts of Eric Green and Jock Truman, have never been exhibited before. These works, beautiful meditations on the world around him, range from fig-ural and still-life studies to mid-Atlantic farms, forests and river shorelines.

His father, a well-known miniature painter, brought from his native Germany a tradition for brilliant detail. His son inherited this and spent his life observing nature and people and recording his interpretations. By the 1870s, Heinigke’s

expanding career included designing rug patterns for the Hartford Carpet Company. He learned to juxtapose color and form, and these skills served him later in produc-ing the geometric patterns in his glasswork.

Like Louis Comfort Tiffany, Heinigke was deeply influenced by the bold color of medieval windows. His travels in Europe inspired the opalescent glass windows cre-ated at Heinigke and Bowen, the Brooklyn studio he established in 1890 with Owen J. Bowen that secured his place in the history of American glass art.

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The Connoiseur [sic], c. 1880, watercolor on paper, 6.3" x 9.8"

Watercolors by Otto Heinigke—— A Glass Artist's PaletteMarch 1 to February 3

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art407.645.5311 • morsemuseum.org

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crealdé School of Art has been a mainstay of the Central Florida cultural community for nearly four decades. Known for the depth and breadth of its visual arts classes,

gallery exhibitions and special events, the school celebrates its talented instructors in Director’s Choice II. On view in the Showalter Hughes Community Gallery, the exhibition is a followup to the first faculty show, which opened in fall 2010.

Crealdé’s teaching staff of more than 50 working artists has included some of the area’s most accomplished and influential names in art and art education. Director’s Choice II features recent work from eight current instructors—artists long associated with the school, as well as new additions to the faculty. The show was curated by Executive Director Peter Schreyer and the school’s three Artistic Directors: Rick Lang for photography, Henry Sinn for painting and drawing, and Vincent Sansone for ceramics and sculpture. Participating senior faculty include painters Stacy Barter and Donne Bitner, while ceramics instructors Adelia Acker and Vadim Malkin and photographer Michael van Gelder are three of Crealdé’s newest faculty members. Fiber artist Hye Shin, sculptor and jeweler Stefan Alexandres and photographer Jon Manchester also have pieces in the exhibition. Director’s Choice II will be on display through April 28.

Silver Bullet, 2011, Jon Manchester, photography, 9" x 13"

Scheherezade and 1001 Arabian Mice, 2011, Adelia Acker, ceramic, 12" x 11"

Woman from Poetry, 2007, Stefan Alexandres, repoussé on copper, 22" x 25"

Craig Chaquico, 2010, Michael van Gelder, digital photography, 11" x 14"

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Duke of Tea, 2011, Vadim Malkin, ceramic, 16" x 19" x 8"Amazing Grace, 2010, Donne F. Bitner, acrylic on panel, 26" x 24"

Director’s Choice IIMarch 1 to April 28

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in the past, including Anthony Bourdain, Iron Chef Cat Cora, Matt and Ted Lee, Eric Schlosser and Chef Norman Van Aken.

As this year’s theme attests, food remains a key aspect of the festivities, with favorite components, including the Awards Brunch, on tap. The lineup of national culinary masters wasn’t available at press time, but top chefs from some of Central Florida’s best eateries also will be dishing out their finest fare. Chefs James and Julie Petrakis from The Ravenous Pig, K Restaurant and Wine Bar’s Chef Kevin Fonzo, Chef Andres Corton of Black Bean Deli, Chef John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse, and Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Chef Steven Rujak will all help present this year’s “Food” events. During the opening night festivities, Enzian’s Eden Bar and Whole Foods Market will be a part of the celebration, as well.

Reel AppeAlFine food and lots of fun are guaran-

teed draws at the festival, but the films are the real headliners here, of course. All of

accurate description of what attendees can expect. It’s ten days of more than 160 films, some of which are Oscar contend-ers; 100 visiting filmmakers; special guests and celebrities; and top chefs of local and national renown serving up delectable dishes paired with top-flight wines.

The festival has grown since the first one was held in June 1992. Only 62 films were screened that year, when attendees included such luminaries as Paul Newman, Oliver Stone and Robert Wise. Now the festival shows almost three times as many films, and it’s held in the far cooler month of April—just two of the ways the festival has improved since the beginning.

Food FoR ThoughTOne of the festival’s most tasteful

improvements from those early days is in the food offerings. The Film and Food Celebration was introduced to the festival in 2007 as a part of the opening weekend activities. Featuring celebrity chefs and interactive film and food activities, the event has welcomed notable participants

This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Florida Film Festival (FFF), and

it’s slated to be a bigger hit than ever. With a record-breaking number of submis-sions—more than 1,700, according to Matthew Curtis, the festival’s director of programming—there’s an “exciting and diverse selection of films this year; some-thing for everybody.”

The event takes place April 13 to 22, with the Enzian partnering again this year with Full Sail University. “We’re looking forward to another amazing lineup of movies this year at the 2012 Florida Film Festival, which is an incredible showcase for both local and national talent,” says Anne Watters, the school’s program direc-tor for film. “At Full Sail University, we actively support film production in Central Florida and beyond, and we see our involvement as the primary sponsor of the festival as an important aspect of that. It’s an exciting time for our local community and our students.”

The theme for the 2012 festival is “Film. Food. Fun.,” which is a succinctly

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the films will be announced on March 21, but Curtis spotlights three must-sees among the offerings.

The first, a special screening of Under African Skies by director Joe Berlinger, is a documentary that revisits the controversy surrounding Paul Simon’s Grammy-winning album, Graceland, when it was released in 1986. The album was a big hit at the time, but South African leaders protested that Simon violated the cultural boycott of the nation’s oppressively racist apartheid regime by recording the album, which fused American and South African pop music, in that country. “It’s an extraordinary film and the music is stunning,” says Curtis. “It was an unbe-lievably controversial thing to do to defy a U.N. boycott.

The film documents Simon’s return to the country 25 years after the album’s release and 18 years after South Africa officially ended apartheid. There, he reunites and reminisces with the South African musicians who collaborated with him on the album back in the 1980s. The documentary also includes interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, Lorne Michaels, David Bryne and Sir Paul McCartney, who describe the impact that Graceland had on them.

Curtis’s second pick is the narrative feature An Ordinary Family directed by Mike Akel. The film portrays the experi-ences of the adult children of the Biederman family and their partners dur-ing the family’s annual summer reunion. Conflict ensues when Seth surprises his

Florida’s filmmakers get their own shout-out at Best of

Brouhaha, a showcase of talent that includes fiction narratives, documentaries and animation. The films shown are the winners of Brouhaha, a two-day event held each fall that screens FilmSlam winners (champions of a month-ly, juried showcase at Enzian), student works and independent shorts.

Eleven of the winning films were selected by a three-mem-ber jury consisting of movie crit-ic Roger Moore; Robin Wright of Women in Film and Television; and Sylvia Caminer, a filmmaker and producer. This year, for the first time ever, the Brouhaha audience also awarded a favorite, making the lineup an even dozen.

The Best of Brouhaha films will be shown at a special event during the festival; don’t miss this oppor-tunity to see Florida’s finest.

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siblings by bringing his new boyfriend, William, to the weeklong event. Oldest brother Thomas, a pious married man of the cloth, deals with the situation by escaping to work instead of enjoying the vacation. The rest of the family tries to carry on as normal as the tension between Seth and Thomas escalates into a confron-tation that could cause a permanent rift. The family works towards helping the battling siblings reconcile and preserving the family unit. “It’s a very smart, very clever film that I think people will like,” says Curtis.

The final film on his list is Original Madman, a competition documentary fea-ture by director Shannah Laumeister that profiles legendary photographer Bert Stern, whose iconic portraits of Marilyn Monroe during her last days helped to establish Stern as one of the original

Madmen, photographers who emerged from behind the lens to become celebrities themselves. Other Madmen include Irving Penn and Richard Avedon. Says Curtis, “The photographs in this film are jaw-dropping; this is a very entertaining and informative film.” Original Madman chron-icles Stern’s relationship with a young model who serves as his muse as it reveals the bad-boy photographer’s success and his decline into relative obscurity that followed.

Fun FoR eveRyoneWith more than 160 films slated for

the silver screen during the festival, these three can only give a sneak peek at the variety of offerings. This year, there are a number of selections that focus on music, and several more that feature the Middle East, reflecting the region’s current impact on the international cultural scene.

For the more than 25,000 film fanatics who will attend the FFF in 2012, there truly is something for everyone—even a couple of Oscar contenders. Film, food and fun have top billing—don’t miss the blockbuster event of the year!

Individual film tickets are generally $10 and will go on sale March 21. Festival passes and ticket packages, which range from $50 to $450, are currently available online, in person and over the phone. Everyone who buys a package by March 20 will be entered in a raffle to win a Golden Ticket, which is good for one of three unique Enzian VIP Experiences. For more information, call the Enzian box office at 407.629.1088, x230 or visit floridafilmfestival.com.

The Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC)

recently named Sheena Carlisle Fowler the associate director of the Metro Orlando Film & Entertainment Commission. Part of Fowler’s role is serving as the region’s film commis-sioner, and she’ll spearhead EDC efforts to attract productions to our area. She also works to support the growth of local production companies and crews.

Fowler graduated from Florida State University with a B.A. in Arts and Humanities, holds a bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University, and has worked for several commercial pro-ducers, as well for the Downtown Arts District. Before she joined the EDC’s film and entertainment division in 2009, she worked as an associate producer for Orlando’s WMFE Public Broadcasting System. Fowler is cur-rently the vice president of Women in Film and Television-Florida.

“From production assistant to producer, I have always worked in the film industry. This is my world. Taking on the role of Metro Orlando Film Commissioner allows me to support the industry I love so much,” says Fowler. “We have a strong production community in Orlando with a rich history, and I am commit-ted to continuing its growth by attracting more productions and infrastructure establishment. Since Orlando is a community filled with art supporters and creators, it is only natural that the Florida Film Festival is hosted here.”

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artistic and technical skills to dancers with little or no formal training. Students take core curriculum classes, supplemented by workshops. Tuition: $300/one week; $575/two weeks

central Florida Ballet407.849.9948, centralfloridaballet.com

June 18-23 and June 25-30Extended SessionAges 8-18; 9-11:30 a.m.This camp is for preparatory- to advanced-level students who want to improve their ballet technique. Tuition: $25-$170

June 25-29 and august 13-17Mini Dance CampAges 3-6; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Students will enjoy ballet, tap, music, art, theater, and more. Each session has a Disney movie theme. Tuition: $125/one week; $225/two weeks

Modern/Broadway Jazz; Week 3—Ballet/Modern/World Dance. Tuition: $150/one week; $275/two weeks; $400/three weeks

July 9-27

Summer Dance Intensive–– Intermediate/Advanced DivisionAges 12-22; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Intermediate, advanced and pre-profession-al dancers participate in a focused curriculum supplemented by workshops and coursework in professional develop-ment. The program concludes with a formal performance. Admittance is based on audition/application. Tuition: $300/one week; $575/two weeks; $850/three weeks

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Summer Dance Intensive–– Preparatory DivisionAges 12 to adult; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.This program introduces fundamental

the center For conteMporary dance, inc.407.695.8366, thecenterfordance.orgNote: There is a one-time registration fee of $20 for all students.

June 11-29Summer Dance & Arts CampAges 6-11; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.This beginner’s camp emphasizes the principles of ballet and modern dance. Curriculum includes music, the arts and other dance forms and is separated into Primary Camp for children ages 6-8 and Elementary Camp for students ages 9-11. Weeks are themed as follows: Week 1—Ballet/Modern/Hip-Hop; Week 2—Ballet/

if you’ve got an aspiring actor or a budding ballerina at home, then summertime doesn’t have to mean downtime. The region’s cultural organizations offer numerous camps designed by professionals to keep your creative kids learning even

when they’re not in school. From novices to pre-professionals, these programs accommodate all levels of students. So grab your drama queen and your soon-to-be scientist and pick out the summer camps that suit them best.

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June 25-29America’s AncientsGrades 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. What is the oldest city in North America? Who constructed the first pyramids in North America? Kids find the answers at this camp.

June 25-29America’s WondersGrades 2-3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Campers visit the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Niagara Falls to learn what makes these places wonders.

June 25-29Under the SeaGrades K-1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Children learn about creatures in the ocean, from brightly colored corals to endangered marine mammals.

July 2-6Birth of a NationGrades 2-3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Where was the Declaration of Indepen-dence signed? Why is the Liberty Bell cracked? Kids find these answers and more.

July 2-6Bugs and SlugsGrades K-1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Get the buzz on bugs! Campers examine insects from butterflies to worms, and the habitats these creatures call home.

July 2-6GrossologyGrades 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Belches, boogers, and blisters! Creepy-crawly worms! Kids discover the biology and chemistry behind disgusting things.

July 9-13CSI Grades 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers learn how to lift and develop fingerprints, sample soils, cast footprints and teeth, and make rope impressions.

July 9-13Native AmericansGrades 2-3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers investigate the legends and lifestyles of several Native American tribes, past and present.

June 18-July 14Valencia Summer Dance InstituteGrades 9-12; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.This four-week dance program has a multidisciplinary approach and offers learning and assessment of interrelated arts disciplines. Components include hands-on, field and classroom instruction. Students will participate in choreography, music and stagecraft practices, assess-ment, and a dance performance. Tuition: Free. Auditions are May 12, 9–10:30 a.m. at the East Campus Dance Studio, Building 6-104.

enzian theater407.629.1088 x236, enzian.org

July 23-august 52012 KidFest Young Filmmakers’ Two-Week Summer CampGrades 5-8; 9 a.m.-3 or 5 p.m.Campers produce an independent film while learning script writing, character develop-ment, shooting, editing and film history. Films will be projected on the big screen at the red carpet graduation ceremony on August 5. Full Tuition: $500, $475 for Enzian Film Society members, including supplies, lunches and snacks

orange county regional history center407.836.8580, thehistorycenter.orgTuition is $110/week for members; $140/week for nonmembers. There are multi-week and multi-sibling discounts. There are no camps July 4.

June 11-15Mummies, Tombs, and MoreGrades K-1, 2-3, 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids travel back in time to unwrap a mummy, write in hieroglyphs, and build a tomb!

June 18-22Inventor’s WorkshopGrades 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Who are some famous U.S. inventors and what did they invent? Campers recreate experiments and make their own invention.

June 18-22SeussimaniaGrades K-1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Dr. Seuss is loose at the History Center for a week of silly stories and ringing rhymes.

June 18-22Toys, Toys, ToysGrades 2-3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Campers take an adventure through time with games and toys to experience American history like never before.

July 9-august 11Summer Intensive Dance ProgramAges 8-20; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.This program offers ballet training for preparatory to pre-professional students. The two- to five-week term includes ballet, pointe, modern and jazz and weekly seminars. Tuition: $170-$1,070 (based on age, level and number of weeks enrolled)

centre For dance & the perForMing arts407.877.3388, dancecdpa.com

June 11-15Pretty, Pretty PrincessAges 4-6; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers enjoy daily ballet classes, crafts, introduction to “Princess Etiquette,” dance, storytime, movies, and more. No prior dance experience necessary. Tuition: $155

June 18-22StoryBook Dance and Play CampAges 6-10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Kids enter the world of storybook play using dance, music, character play and art. Tuition: $155

June 25-august 10Dance-Focused, Integrated Arts ExperienceAges 10-14; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Using different dance classes, students will focus on developing ideas, choreographing, designing, directing, writing, dancing and performance art. Creative writing, academics, health and nutrition also will be incorporated. Tuition: $6/day or $275/week; multiweek discounts available

nulook school oF perForMing arts407.453.0830, nulookdancetheater.com

June 11-august 16Full Theater Production–-Shark’s TaleAll ages; 7 a.m.-6 p.m.This full-day camp includes a variety of dance genres and theater classes. Campers also do crafts while building costumes. Tuition: $95/week, including breakfast, lunch and snacks

russian acadeMy oF Ballet407.896.0309 RussianAcademyofBallet.com

June 27-July 28Russian Academy of Ballet Summer Intensive ProgramAges 7 and up; 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.This camp offers intensive classes in classical Russian-method ballet, pointe, variations, partnering, stretch classes and fitness, and ballet history. Music and voice classes are available. Tuition: $135 and up (based on level, age and living expenses)

valencia college407.582.2954, valenciacollege.edu/artsandentertainment/dance/VSDI.cfm

hands-on educational activities bring history to life at the orange county regional history center.

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June 18-22

Diggin’ Up HistoryAges 5-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers embark on an adventure into Florida’s ancient past. Activities include digging for fossils and relics of lost civilizations.

June 25-29

History’s MysteriesAges 5-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Participants will try to solve one of Osceola County’s oldest mysteries

July 16-20

Civil War Adventure CampAges 5-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Kids enter the world of a Civil War soldier, shouldering a musket, donning a uniform, and marching off to a new adventure.

July 16-20

Miss Ruth’s Girl AcademyAges 5-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Ever wonder what it was like for a woman during the Civil War? Campers take charge of the home front, tend to wounded soldiers and spy on the enemy.

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Survivor OsceolaAges 5-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers learn how early pioneers and Seminoles survived in Florida’s Wilderness.

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Blast from the PastAges 5-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.From poodle skirts and gas rations to tie-dye and Trans Ams, this retro camp is a time traveller’s dream.

august 6-10Build It Big Grades 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants discover which shapes make the strongest structures and build and demolish bridges to learn how architects make buildings strong.

august 6-10Cosmic FuryGrades 2-3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids learn all about U.S. space history as they enjoy experiments related to the design and science of space flight.

august 6-10Creature FeatureGrades K-1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Campers journey through the museum and discover strange animals, from meat-eating predators to tiny amoebas.

august 6-10Freeze Frame Grades 6-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Point, click and shoot! Kids learn the history of photography from Daguerreotype to Brownies to Polaroid instant cameras.

august 13-17Pirates Life for MeGrades K-2, 3-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Participants learn about the pirate life from the way they spoke, to the food they ate, to the types of ships they sailed.

osceola county historical society407.396.8644, osceolahistory.orgTuition: $130/week; $100 for OCHS members or additional campers

July 9-13Once Upon a TimeGrades K-1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids step into the world of folk tales, legends, myths and tall tales as they travel to mystical and faraway lands.

July 16-20School of RockGrades K-1, 2-3, 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers hop on the tour bus to learn about the legends of rock ‘n’ roll, working in a band, and how to be a real performer.

July 23-27Prehistoric CreaturesGrades 2-3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Saber-tooth tigers, giant beavers and sloths are just some of the prehistoric creatures that once roamed Florida. Campers will learn all about fossils and paleontology.

July 23-27Sensing the MuseumGrades K-1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids discover how they use their five senses every day. They will find out how their eyes can play tricks on them, make instruments, create scented gifts, and more.

July 23-27Spy CampGrades 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Participants develop a disguise, make and break codes, discover escape techniques, and use spy gadgets to uncover the history and science behind spying.

July 23-27The World of Wizards Grades 6-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers’ studies will be devoted to the “behind-the-scenes” look at the world of magic done by some famous wizards.

July 30-august 3Da Vinci ScienceGrades 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.It’s a week of gizmos, gadgets and ingenious inventions! Discover Leonardo and all of his amazing contraptions.

July 30-august 3SuperheroesGrades K-1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids learn what makes a hero. From make-believe to real life, heroes battle the forces of evil and injustice.

July 30-august 3Survivor Grades 6-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids learn to distill drinking water, navigate by the stars, tell time with the sun, build compasses, make sunscreen, and find out which bugs make good snacks.

July 30-august 3Weather ForecastGrades 2-3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers become junior meteorologists and investigate clouds and weather patterns, as well as create rain sticks, weather vanes, sun prints and more.

kids ages 4-13 explore art and culture, including theater, at atlantic center for the arts’ summer art camp.

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through creative drama, dance, music and puppetry. Tuition: $140

July 16-20

Dungeons and DragonsAges 3-6; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Campers will explore the wonder of theater through creative drama, dance, music and art in this medieval-themed program. Tuition: $140

July 16-27

Top Pop Icons: From Elvis to GaGaAges 11-16; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Students will learn songs and choreography created by some of the top pop music icons. Tuition: $425

July 16-27

You’re a Good Man, Charlie BrownAges 7-10; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Campers will study acting, choreography and voice with professional instructors. Tuition: $425

July 23-27

League of Superheroes (boys)/ Pixie Dust Fairies (girls)Ages 3-6; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Kids use creative drama, dance, music and art to explore the wonder of theater in these themed camps. Tuition: $140

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Lion KingAges 3-6; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Please call for more information. Tuition: $140

MuseuM oF arts & sciences386.255.0285 x333, moas.org

June 11-august 3

MOAS Summer Learning Institute 2012Ages 4-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Weekly sessions include half-day and full- day options, with activities that range from discovering reptiles to building with LEGO®s to art discovery to aviation. Tuition: $90/class/week; $80 for members

orange county liBrary systeM407.835.7323, ocls.info

June 9–august 4

Dream Big! Kids Summer Reading ProgramAges 6-12; various timesKids can reach for the stars this summer with special events featuring science, animals, arts and storytelling. Kids can grab a reading and activity calendar for a chance to win prizes at the End of Summer Celebration. Tuition: Free

June 9–august 4

It’s a Dream Big Time for PreschoolersAges 3-5; various timesPreschoolers can bring their dreams to life while listening to stellar stories and making crafts. Registration required. Tuition: Free

June 25-29Camp Half Blood (Percy Jackson)Grades 3-5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Kids enjoy adventures based on favorite Percy Jackson Adventures. Art, acting and writing bring stories to life! Tuition: $175

July 9-20Into the Woods Musical ProductionGrades 4-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale with favorite characters. Audition required. Tuition: $425

July 23-27Pop Sensations: Beiber/Swift/GomezGrades 4-10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers take favorite songs from these popular artists and produce a show, complete with costumes, lighting effects and professional sound. Tuition: $200

July 23-27Ultimate Disney Movie MagicGrades 1-3; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Kids work with a music director and dance instructor to put on a magical show, complete with lights, music and costumes. Tuition: $200

July 30-august 10Fame Musical ProductionGrades 6-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers rehearse and perform the international stage success, Fame. Audition required. Tuition: $425

the Master class acadeMy407.645.4000 themasterclassacademy.org

June 11-15Pirates and PrincessesAges 3-6; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Students will explore the wonder of theater through creative drama, dance, music and art. Tuition: $140

June 18-22Get Down with Your Buggy SelfAges 3-6; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Campers will explore the wonder of theater through creative drama, dance, music and art. Tuition: $140

June 18-29The Magical World of Harry PotterAges 7-10 and 11-16; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Kids dive into Harry’s world of wizards, magic and more with drama, dance, music and art. Tuition: $425

June 25-29Under the Big TopAges 3-6; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Themed around the greatest show on earth, this camp allows students to explore theater through creative drama, dance, music and art. Tuition: $140

July 9-13Muppet TimeAges 3-6; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Kids will explore the wonder of theater

atlantic center For the arts386.423.1753, atlanticcenterforthearts.org

June 16-august 10

Atlantic Center for the Arts Summer Art CampAges 6-12; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Each weekly session features three classes designed to give participants an opportu-nity to explore art and culture through a variety of art forms. Tuition: $105; $95 for members. Scholarships available.

capoeira Brazilian pelourinho407.226.3195, capoeirabrazilpelo.com

June 11-august 17Capoeira Kids CampAges 4-14; 8:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m.Campers will enjoy different activities focused on elements of Capoeira (self-defense, music, acrobatics and dance), as well as a variety of other activities. Field trips included. Tuition: Before May 11: $110/week; after May 11: $135/week; $35/day

in the liMelight407.340.0920, inthelimelightorlando.comAdditional summer camps will be offered; please call for details.

June 11-15Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids Musical ProductionGrades 1-5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.This classic fairytale is told Disney-style and features songs from the beloved film, accompanied by fun new songs. Perfor-mances are June 16 at 1 and 7 p.m. Tuition: $215

June 11-15The MethodGrades 6-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.This intermediate/advanced acting camp uses the Sensory Stanislavski Method, the most famous acting method in the industry. Tuition: $200

June 18-22Party in Pixie HollowGrades 1-3; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers join Tinker Bell and her friends in their beautiful world of fairies. Art, singing, dancing, writing and acting are included. Tuition: $175

June 18-29Guys and Dolls Musical ProductionGrades 4-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.This camp introduces kids to colorful characters who have become legends in musical theater as they rehearse and perform a junior version of the production. Audition required. Tuition: $425

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June 25-29Kids Dance CampAges 8-11; 2-5 p.m.All skill levels are welcome for this fun-filled week of dance. Tuition: $120

July 9-20Music Theatre Dance IntensiveAges 12-18; 12:30-4 p.m.Campers participate in ballet, tap, jazz and others styles of dance seen on Broadway stages. Tuition: $300

July 9-20Teen Acting IntensiveAges 12-18; 2-5 p.m.Serious actors only need apply. Camp offers two weeks of intense monologues and scene study. Tuition: $250

July 23-august 3Shooting Stars Session 2Ages 7-10; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids put together their own theatrical review, including scenes and songs from musicals, as well as build their own props and costumes. Tuition: $380

July 23-august 3Young Artists Session 2Ages 11-16; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Students will write, direct, choreograph and perform a musical theater showcase. Camp includes classes in music, dance, acting and theater design. Tuition: $450

ucF literary arts partner-ship (continuing education)407.882.0260 english.ucf.edu/outreach and ce.ucf.edu/Program/3112/ Creative-Writing-For-Teens/

July 9-13Creative Writing: Poetry and Creative NonfictionGrades 6-12; 1:30-3:30 p.m.Students will learn tools of poetry and creative nonfiction and learn how to use their senses to create vivid poems and real-life stories. Tuition: $100

July 9-13Creative Writing: Story and Script WritingGrades 6-12; 9-11 a.m.Students will study the basic structure of a Hollywood screenplay and learn the principles of screenwriting and apply it to reading and writing fiction. Tuition: $100

classic rock school oF Music407.306.8099 classicrockschoolofmusic.com

June 11-august 10Music CampAges 5-early teen; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Full-time and part-time camps, group classes and private lessons available. Tuition: $75 to $275

June 25-29Visual Arts Camp 2Ages 7-14; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Kids will create unique works of art in pottery, drawing, painting, and more. Tuition: $110

July 9-20Drama Camp 3Ages 7-14; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Participants will love learning the art of show business as they act, sing and dance their way through camp. Tuition: $220

July 23-27Visual Arts Camp 4Ages 7-14; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers will create beautiful pottery, drawings and paintings. Tuition: $110

July 30-august 10Drama Camp 5Ages 7-14; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Kids will create and perform a live show on the Center’s main stage, as they fine-tune their acting, singing and dancing skills. Tuition: $220

starving artist studios407.370.4909, starvingartiststudios.com

June 4-august 3Rising StarsAges 5-6; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Camp will follow a different theme that will be incorporated into music, dance, acting and crafts. Tuition: $180/week

June 4-august 3Summer Theatre Tots!Ages 3-4; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.This camp includes music, dance, acting and crafts. Each week will have a different theme, and each Friday students will perform for family and friends. Tuition: $140/week

June 7-august 2Summer College Boot CampGrade 12; Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. This class will guide students who want to study musical theater, voice or acting through through the process of selecting and applying to arts colleges. Tuition: $325

June 11-22Shooting Stars Session 1Ages 7-10; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids put together their own theatrical review, including scenes and songs from musicals, as well as build their own props and costumes. Tuition: $380

June 11-22Young Artists Session 1Ages 11-16; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Students will write, direct, choreograph and perform a musical theater showcase. Camp includes classes in music, dance, acting and theater design. Tuition: $450

June 25-29Improv IntensiveAges 12-18; 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m.This camp offers an intro to improvisational theater, long form, short form and musical improv. Tuition: $150

June 11–august 4Camp SavvyAges 6-12; various timesKids learn about new and exciting computer programs and enter to win cool prizes. Tuition: $10; free for card holders

June 11-august 4TechKrewAges 13-18; various timesTeens build their own apps and video games, mix music, design graphics, edit and add special effects to movies, and much more. Tuition: $10; free for card holders

June 16-august 8Imagine That: Teen Summer Reading ProgramAges 13-18; VariousTeens come to the library for art, gaming, improv and book clubs, and take part in the Snapshot: Teen Photo Contest. Tuition: Free

orlando youth circus llc407.855.5457, whoisbankshelfrich.com/Orlando_Youth_Circus.html

July 16-20Orlando Youth Circus CampAges 8-teens; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Discover the fun of circus arts! This camp is for beginners and teaches juggling, plate spinning, stilt walking, basic acrobatics and clowning. Tuition: $170

July 23-27Orlando Youth Circus 2Ages 8-teens; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.This camp is for kids who have attended at least one week of circus camp or 6 months of class. Skills taught include juggling and object manipulation, strap-on stilt walking, acrobatics, and more. Tuition: $170

osceola center For the arts407.846.6257, ocfta.com

June 11-22Drama Camp 1Ages 7-14; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers will have fun learning the art of putting on a show, including acting, singing and dancing. Tuition: $220

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august 6-10Garden Explorer CampGrades 5-6; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers will go on a morning hunt in the gardens, and then come inside for activi-ties. Brown bag picnic lunch will be followed by a scavenger hunt. Tuition: $100; $80 for members

iBrick acadeMy407.230.6100, ibrickacdemy.comiBrick Academy Certified LEGO® Robo-Camps take place throughout Central Florida and take students from Simple Machines through the LEGO® NXT Robots. Students use LEGO® Education Sets.

June 11-15, June 18-22 and June 25-29

LEGO® RoboCamp——iBrick Academy: East OrlandoGrades 3-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuition: $235 for new students; $210 for returning campers

June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29,July 9-13, July 16-20 and July 23-27

LEGO® RoboCamp——iBrick Academy: LEGOLAND, FLGrades 3-8; 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuition: $295, including park admission

June 18-22

LEGO® RoboCamp——iBrick Academy: ApopkaGrades 3-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuition: $235 for new students; $210 for returning campers

June 25-29 and July 30-august 3

LEGO® RoboCamp——iBrick Academy: KissimmeeGrades 3-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuition: $235 for new students; $210 for returning campers

July 9-13 and July 16-20

LEGO® RoboCamp——iBrick Academy: Lake Mary Prep Grades 3-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuition: $235 for new students; $210 for returning campers

central Florida zoo & Botanical gardens407.323.4450 x123 centralfloridazoo.org

June 11-august 17Summer Camp Adventures at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical GardensAges 6-12; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Exciting programs include half- and full-day camps, such as Pirates of the ZOOribbean, Jr. Zoo Keeper, Jungle to Jungle, and more. Tuition: $130/week, half days; $185/week, full days; $110 and $165 for members, respectively.

June 12-august 17Cub Club Preschool Programs at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical GardensAges 2-5; 9:30-10:15 a.m.Kids and their parents can choose from a variety of fun animal-themed series that they will enjoy together! Each series includes three classes. Tuition: $50/series; $40 for members

city oF orlando407.246.2283 cityoforlando.net/fpr/html/ summerprograms.asp

June 13 - July 3Natural Expression Session 1AGrades 1-6; 9:30-11:30 a.m.Kids enjoy nature classes at the beginning of the workshop, followed by an art class. Tuition: $30; $25 for city residents

June 13 - July 3Natural Expression Session 1B Grades 1-6; 1:30-3:30 p.m.

July 10-31Natural Expression Session 2AGrades 1-6; 9:30-11:30 a.m.

July 10-31Natural Expression Session 2BGrades 1-6; 1:30-3:30 p.m.

harry p. leu gardens407.246.3621, leugardens.org

June 11-15Junior Garden Detective CampGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Campers will go on a morning hunt in the gardens, and then come inside for activities. Snacks provided. Tuition: $80; $60 for members

July 16-20Garden Detective CampGrades 3-4; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Campers will go on a morning hunt in the gardens, and then come inside for activi-ties. Brown bag picnic lunch will be followed by a scavenger hunt. Tuition: $100; $80 for members

Florida syMphony youth orchestra407.999.7800, fsyo.org

July 23-august 3 Stringmania Ages 6-15; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This program is for string players at Suzuki Book 2 Level or higher. Camp includes orchestra and chamber ensemble experi-ences, chamber group coaching, private lessons, instruction in fiddling and improvi-sation, and more.

Florida young artists orchestra (Fyao)407.257.8886, fyao.org

June 18-22FYAO Summer Camp 2012Ages 7-18; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.This camp takes young musicians to the next level. Students receive small group instruction, as well as the opportunity for orchestral performance. Camp will be held at Trinity Preparatory School. Tuition: $250

Music with Mar.407.739.4586, musicwithmar.com

June 11-august 17“Music with Mar.” a preschool Music ClassAges 8 mos.-5 years; 10-10:45 a.m.This class involves children and parents in educational music activities. Songs teach basic social, motor, language and cognitive skills and are based on brain research. Classes are held on different days in different venues; call for details. Tuition: $7/day/per family; five classes/$30; or 10 classes/$55.

orlando coMMunity school oF the arts407.956.5869, musicandartsorlando.com

May 11-15SummerSing 2012Grades 6-12; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This holistic vocal curriculum offers young singers the freedom to experiment vocally, dramatically and physically. Camp includes individual and group vocal instruction, dramatic interpretation, a bio workshop and visits from professional guest artists. Tuition: $235; registration is $15. Early registration and sibling discounts available.

valencia college407.761.7730 valenciacollege.edu/artsandentertainment/Campsandrockandrollcamp.net

June 11-15 and July 30-august 3Rock and Roll CampGrades 6-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers create, rehearse and perform a rock ‘n’ roll show with guitar, bass, drums, voice and keyboards. Activities include instrumental classes, band rehearsals, clinics and guest performers. Tuition: $320/week

participants in the Florida syMphony youth orchestra’s stringmania get inten-sive orchestra and chamber experience.

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dolphins and penguins blend in with their surroundings. Tuition: $289

June 11-august 10

Seafari Sea CampAges 3-4 with adult; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Parents and their preschoolers will work with each other to create crafts, make snacks and explore the worlds of penguins, dolphins, manatees and sharks. Tuition: $210/adult and child

June 11-august 10

Secrets of the SeaGrades K-1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers uncover the secrets of killer whales, polar bears and other sea critters. Tuition: $289

June 11-august 10

Walk on the Wild SideGrades 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Participants enjoy SeaWorld’s exhilarating rides, spectacular shows and hands-on encounters with dolphins and penguins. Tuition: $289

June 11-august 10

What’s for LunchGrades 2-3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.This is your child’s chance to find out how much, how often and what types of foods SeaWorld’s animals eat. Then, they help serve lunch to dolphins, flamingos and rays. Tuition: $289

June 11-august 10

Wild CareersGrades 6-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers discover what it’s like to work with amazing animals as they go behind the scenes at SeaWorld and visit Aquatica. Tuition: $289

Bay street players352.357.7777, baystreetplayers.org

July 9-august 1

Summer Production CampAges 7-18; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Students learn the skills to produce and perform a live, fully staged musical, Into the Woods Jr. Students rehearse in the mornings and participate in theatrical workshops in the afternoons. Improv, voice and audition technique are some of the workshops hosted by visiting artists. Tuition: $350

Breakthrough theatre oF winter park407.920.4034, breakthroughtheatre.com

June 11-July 6

Breakthrough’s Summer Theatre CampAges 6-13; 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

June 4-august 17Sr. Science AcademyGrades 7-9; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers build aquatic robots, learn about Florida’s oceans, discover the human body through animal dissection, or experience the science behind cooking. Sr. Academy Camps immerse kids in a world of coopera-tive learning, science exploration, and thought-provoking discussions. Sr. Science Academies include two unique one-day field trips. Tuition: $380; $335 for members

seaworld orlando800.406.2244, seaworld.org/camps

June 11-august 10Animal AddressesGrades 2-3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers find out how killer whales, sea lions and penguins adapt to their surround-ings. Tuition: $289

June 11-august 10Animal AnticsGrades 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids get up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins, and more as they discover how SeaWorld trains its animals. Tuition: $289

June 11-august 10Animal SciencesGrade 6-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers explore the world of SeaWorld’s animals through the eyes of scientists. Learn how biology, geography and other scientific fields help us better understand marine animals and habitats. Tuition: $289

June 11-august 10Do You See What I Sea?Grades K-1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids find out how their senses compare to those of sharks, whales and dolphins. Tuition: $289

June 11-august 10Marine Biology 101Grade 6-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Campers learn what it’s like to be a marine biologist. Tuition: $289

June 11-august 10Ocean CommotionGrades 4-5; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.This camp shows how penguins and sea lions find food while staying away from predators, as kids explore the world of animal defenses. Tuition: $289

June 11-august 10Ocean OdysseyGrades 2-3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.From the warm Florida waters to frigid Arctic habitats, campers discover why some animals migrate, where they go and what special adaptations they need to survive. Tuition: $289 per participant

June 11-august 10Sea HideawayGrades K-1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids explore animal camouflage as they check out all the ways whales, sharks,

July 9-13, 16-20 and 23-27LEGO® RoboCamp——iBrick Academy: Windermere Prep Grades 3-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuition: $235 for new students; $210 for returning campers

July 30-august 3LEGO® RoboCamp——iBrick Academy: Orlando Science School Grades 3-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuition: $235 for new students; $210 for returning campers

Masa center For high achieving and talented youth407.924.4522, masaflorida.org

June 11-15 and 18-22MASA Hands-On, Interactive and Innovative Summer Camps for Gifted and Talented YouthAges 5-13; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.These camps offer students challenging educational opportunities through hands-on activities that allow them to develop intellect and use higher cognitive skills to create and to invent. Tuition: $265/one week; $245/week, two weeks or more; multiple siblings: $245 per child per week

orlando science center407.514.2112, osc.org

June 4-august 17Full-Day CampGrades K-4; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Driven by our mission to “inspire science learning for life,” these camps focus on early childhood and developmental concepts while instilling an understanding of and curiosity for science. Tuition: $225; $195 for members

June 4-august 17Jr. Science AcademyGrades 5-6; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Jr. Academy Camps are the next level of the Orlando Science Center camp experi-ence. Looking at the past, but using tomorrow’s technology, these camps help drive curiosity and inquiry based learning. To ensure real-life applications there is a one-day field trip experience. Tuition: $290; $250 for members

FroM learning with legos to making realistic robots, camps at the orlando science center keep kids coming back for more.

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July 23-27

Nickelodeon Week with SpongeBob, Kung-Fu Panda, Power Rangers and MoreGrades 1-5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Kids build a papier-mâché SpongeBob and recreate scenes and action sequences from favorite Nick shows as they learn basic principles of stage combat. Tuition: $175

July 23-august 3

Footloose!Grades 7-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Everyone in camp will receive a role, rehearse and perform Footloose! Tuition: $325/two-week camp

July 30-august 3

Princess CampAges 4-9; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.With more 100 Disney princess costumes, shoes and accessories, little princesses will be the belle of the ball. Campers learn tea party etiquette, make crafts, sing and dance in a princess fantasy. Tuition: $150

orlando repertory theatre407.896.7365, ext. 219, orlandorep.com

June 11-august 5

Summer Stock 2012Grades 7-college freshmen; 2:30-6:30 p.m.The REP will produce a fully staged musical production of rodgers and Hammerstein’s state Fair. Audition required. Tuition: $475

June 11-august 17

Theatre and Musical Theatre CampsGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuition: $160-$215. No camp July 4.

June 11-15: disney’s CineMagic June 18-22: seuss on the loose! June 25-29: Can’t stop the Pop! July 2-6: Mystery a-Z July 9-13: let’s rock (You rock!) July 16-20: Performing Pixar July 23-27: Can’t stop the Pop! July 30-August 3: What’s new scooby doo? August 6-10 : Broadway Blast August 13-17: disney’s CineMagic

learns how to harness his abilities just in time to battle the forces of evil! Tuition: $150

June 18-22Mary Poppins——A MusicalAges 5-15; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Unusual nanny Mary Poppins comes to the rescue of the Banks children. She puts things right using her rather extraordinary magical powers. Tuition: $150

June 25-29Glee——A MusicalAges 5-15; 1-4 p.m.The optimistic Spanish teacher of McKinley High rallies a rag-tag group of students to make it to the biggest competition of them all: nationals! Tuition: $150

June 25-29MatildaAges 5-15; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Matilda is very different from her greedy, ignorant parents. When a teacher shows her kindness, she uses her rare abilities to teach the grown-ups a lesson! Tuition: $150

Magic curtain productions, inc.407.282.8368, mcptheater.com

June 18-22I Want to Be a StarGrades 1-3 and 4-7; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers will star in the scene or song of their choice from popular television, movie, or Broadway shows. Tuition: $175

June 25-29Lights, Camera, Action!Grades 1-3 and 4-7; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Kids learn what it takes to be a star. Camp includes slating for an audition, preparing a monologue and making a commercial. Students get a headshot and resume. Tuition: $175

July 16-27Oz!Grades 1-7; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers will rehearse and perform this version of the Wizard of Oz. No experience necessary. Tuition: $325

Students will learn acting, improv, musical theater, audition and technical theater skills. Tuition: $300

garden theatre407.877.4736, gardentheatre.org

June 11-15Action StationAges 4-8; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.This dynamic camp explores creative play, music and movement, with an introduction to commercial acting. Tuition: $200

June 11-15Improv ManiaAges 9-14; 1-4 p.m.This camp delves into techniques of improvisation for beginners and skilled performers. Tuition: $200

June 18-22ABC’s of Acting: Kids on CameraAges 9-14; 1-4 p.m.This camp offers an inviting and fun environment to learn beginning acting and commercial techniques. Tuition: $200

June 18-22Wizards, Magicians, Pirates and PrincessesAges 4-8; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.This camp takes students on a journey with exciting songs, movement and acting from favorite stories and fairytales. Tuition: $200

June 25-July 13Youth Theatre Production: OLIVER!Ages 5-17; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.This three-week program gives students a chance to perform in a fully staged production of Oliver! No prior experience necessary. Tuition: $395

July 16-20Broadway Lights: Musical Theatre CampAges 5-17; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.This camp explores Broadway musicals and acting for the stage. Tuition: $275

l.a. acting workshop407.876.0006, LAActing.com

June 11-15Annie——A MusicalAges 5-15; 1.-4 p.m.Annie believes her parents left her in an orphanage by mistake. Daddy Warbucks lets her live in his home, but when a reward is announced, a series of surprises follows. Tuition: $150

June 11-15Shrek Forever AfterAges 5-15; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Rumpelstiltskin tricks Shrek into being erased from existence. Shrek is then hurled into a different dimension where Rumpel-stiltskin rules supreme. Tuition: $150

June 18-22Harry PotterAges 5-15; 1-4 p.m.While attending the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter

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The Power Chords seek experienced performers who can sing musical theater and pop music, as well as execute precise choreography. The Power Chords perform throughout the year throughout Central Florida. Audition required. Tuition: None

orlando shakespeare theater407.447.1700 x208, orlandoshakes.org

June 11-15Will’s WorldsAge 4-Grade 2; 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.Campers get hands-on experience with musical instruments and costumes as they act out Shakespeare stories through movement and creative play. Tuition: $180

June 11-July 8The Young Company——Twelfth NightGrades 9-college freshmen; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.High-school students receive voice, movement and character training while working on a fully produced play. Tuition: $455

June 18-29Shakespeare BardsGrades 6-8; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.This camp culminates in a performance of a Midsummer night’s dream. Tuition: $330

June 18-29Shakespeare PlayersGrades 2-5; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.This camp culminates in a performance of a Midsummer night’s dream. Tuition: $330

July 2-6Magical Shakespeare!Grades 2-5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Students learn basic magic tricks while exploring scenes from Shakespeare’s most magical plays. Tuition: $225

July 2-6Puppet Play!Age 4-Grade 2; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Using puppets kids make themselves, campers tell stories with words, notes and rhythms. Tuition: $180

July 9-20Shakespeare with Heart Grades 6-12; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Students with and without special needs work together to produce Much ado about nothing. Students have daily voice, movement and warm-up activities before rehearsing. Tuition: $180

July 16-20Musical Adventures!Age 4-Grade 2; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Campers use music, movement and imaginative play to create their own exciting adventures. Tuition: $180

July 23-27Zombie ShakespeareGrades 9-12; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Campers speak the words of Shakespeare’s ghosts and goblins while creating their own fake scars, bruises and blood. Tuition: $330, including special effects make-up kit

June 18-29The REP@UCF Advanced Performance CampsGrades 9-college freshmen; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuition: $215

June 18-22: Musical theatre Intensive June 25-29 : acting Intensive

June 18-august 3The REP Summer Camps at UCFGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No camp July 4. Tuition: $175-$215.

June 18-22: disney’s CineMagic June 25-29: Performing Pixar July 2-6: let’s rock (You rock!) July 9-13: seuss on the loose July 23-27: Can’t stop the Pop! July 30-August 3: Mystery a-Z

June 18-august 3The REP Summer Camps at UCFGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuition: $160-$215. No camp July 4.

June 18-22 and July 2-6: Hogwarts academy June 25-29: diary of a Wimpy Kid July 9-13: Planet Pop! July 23-27: animation superstation! July 30-August 3: lOl! Comedy Camp

June 18-august 5Design & Tech AcademyGrades 7-college freshmen; 2:30-6:30 p.m.Students learn industry secrets to design, technical theatre and stage management. Interview required. Tuition: $300

June 25-July 27KinderDrama: Theatre Classes for FamiliesPre-K-K with parent or guardian; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuition: $110

June 25-29: Hippity Hop with aesopJuly 23-27: If You Give a Kid a Camp

august 6-10Power ChordsGrades 8-12; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Theatre and Musical Theatre CampsGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No camp July 4. Tuition: $160-$215.

June 11-15: Hogwarts academy June 18-22: diary of a Wimpy Kid June 25-29: iCarly’s Webshow June 25-29: lOl! Comedy Camp July 2-6: american Girl Experience July 2-6: superHero Headquarters July 9-13: twisted tV, Jr. July 16-20: Hogwarts academy July 16-20: Victorious! July 23-27: diary of a Wimpy Kid July 30-August 3: Planet Pop! August 6-10: animation superstation! August 6-10: Musical Pop! August 13-17: stand Up! Comedy Camp

June 11-august 17Theatre and Musical Theatre CampsGrades 6-10; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No camp July 4. Tuition: $175-$215.

June 11-15: How do I Get that Part? June 18-22: twisted tV June 25-29: Victorious! July 2-6: that’s so random July 9-13: Welcome to the a.n.t. Farm July 16-20 : On location, live! July 23-27: Contemporary Puppetry July 30-August 3: Planet Pop! August 6-10: sMasH Hits! August 13-17: Pop! Goes Broadway

June 18-July 14Youth Academy Production CampsGrades 3-8; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Audition required. Tuition: $250

June 18-23: disney’s Mulan Jr. July 9-14: roald dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.

July 23-august 4Youth Academy Production Camp: The Bully PlaysGrades 6-10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Audition required. Tuition: $300

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jars from Africa and much more. Tuition: $125

July 2-6

Optical IllusionsAges 11-14; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids create unbelievable two- and three-dimensional optical illusions using pen and ink, paint, markers and mixed media. Tuition: $125

July 16-20

Pop ArtAges 11-14; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids discover and create brilliant works in paint, mixed-media and markers, inspired by pop artists Jim Dine, Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and others. Tuition: $125

July 30-august 2

Tell Your StoryAges 11-14; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids celebrate their uniqueness by creating a three-dimensional self-portrait, cartoons, custom journals, and more. Tuition: $125

cornell Fine arts MuseuM407.646.1536, rollins.edu/cfam/education/index.html

June 11-15

Art Activities and Museum AppreciationGrades K-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Children can explore their creativity with painting, drawing, clay, sculpture and photography. This camp provides an overview of the fundamentals of art- making. Tuition: Please call

crealdé school oF art407.671.1886, crealde.org

June 11-15

Crealdé Summer ArtCamp Session 1Ages 4-5; 9-11:45 a.m.This new program is designed to nurture creativity in the youngest children at a pace that permits self-expression and success. Tuition: $170; $150 for members

June 11-15

Crealdé Summer ArtCamp Session 2Ages 5-8; 9-11:45 a.m.These young artists enjoy three classes a day in sculpture, clay art, and painting and drawing. Tuition: $170; $150 for members

June 11-15

Crealdé Summer ArtCamp Session 3Ages 13-17; 12:30-4:30 p.m.Crealdé’s Advanced Art studio program gives students the opportunity to concen-trate on one medium: painting and drawing, film or digital photography, wheel throwing or hand-building clay. Tuition: $220; $200 for members

June 18-28Crealdé Summer ArtCamp Session 4Ages 8-12; 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.Camp includes classes in painting, print-making, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Camp meets Monday-Thursday. Tuition: $400; $380 for members

their own scene from a musical or play. They also design costumes, scenery and create makeup. Local industry insiders will be on hand each day. Tuition: $282; $235 for members

august 6-10CAMP GLEE!Grades 2-8; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Campers show their star power in this fast-paced pop and musical theater performance camp taught by professionals. Tuition: $282; $235 for members

wayne densch perForMing arts center407.321.8111, wdpac.com

July 9-27Senior Camp: Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.Grades 5-12; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuition: $335

July 30-august 3Fractured Fairy TalesGrades 1-4; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuition: $130

art & history MuseuMs—— Maitland407.539.2181, artandhistory.org

June 11-august 10Summer Art Classes at the Art & HIstory Museums——MaitlandAges 6-17; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Classes are two hours and run three days a week, for two weeks at a time. There are multiple sessions throughout the summer running: June 11-22; July 9-20; and July 23-August 3. Classes include pottery, drawing, painting, cartooning, and more. Tuition: $90-$125

cherie dacko at Jeanine taylor Folk art407.496.9524, jtfolkart.com

June 4-8Arts and Crafts from Around the WorldAges 7-10; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Kids make fantastic arts and crafts as they explore the cultural celebrations of China, Mexico, India, Africa and Japan. Tuition: $125

June 11-15Native American CraftsAges 7-10; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.From learning Indian sign language, to making an Apache war bonnet, students will explore the Native American tribes of the Shoshone, Cheyenne, Apache, Mohawk and Inuit. Tuition: $125

June 18-22

Old World American Folk ArtAges 7-10; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Students will make a Hawaiian honu wall hanging, Pennsylvania hex signs, memory

July 30-august 3Playing with HeartGrades 6-12; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Students with and without special needs work together. Students have daily voice, movement and warm-up activities before rehearsing; program culminates in a showcase of scenes. Tuition: $155

august 6-10Lights, Camera, ACTION!Grades 6-8; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Kids make their own action movie combin-ing stage combat, acting and video! Tuition: $305

august 6-10Shakespeare SmackDown!Grades 2-5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Campers explore some of Shakespeare’s famous fight scenes, learning the basics of hand-to-hand stage combat, safely throwing punches and dramatic slaps. Tuition: $225

august 13-17Folksongs and FairytalesAge 4–Grade 2; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Campers bring to life classic stories, songs and dances using costume pieces, move-ment and imaginative play. Tuition: $180

suMMer draMa caMp 407.489.4870, summerdramacamp.org

June 11-23Fame, Jr. Ages 10-18; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Campers learn and perform a show in two weeks utilizing an arts conservatory-style training technique to resemble a profes-sional environment. Tuition: $345

July 9-13Disney Pooh Bear for KidsAges 7-10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children learn to make “drama” productive while rehearsing a kid-friendly production. This camp is a perfect fit for beginners to experienced students. Tuition: $195

theatre south orlando407.489.4458, TheatreSouthOrlando.com

June 18-29“Camp Wicked”Grades 1-7; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Campers will audition, rehearse and learn how to become all things Wicked in this two-week camp led by theater profession-als. Tuition: $507; $423 for members

July 9-13Backstage Pass: Acting on Camera CampGrades 1-7; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Campers learn the art of acting for film and television and leave with professional head shots and resumes. Guest instructors include local industry insiders. Tuition: $282; $235 for members

July 23-27Build Your Own Production CampGrades 1-7; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Participants direct, produce and star in

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June 11-15Storytellers of the SouthwestGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Kids create a “storyteller” sculpture in clay, dye yarn with natural materials to make a weaving and create jewelry. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

June 18-22Art to Live WithGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers design T-shirts using stamping, stencilling and screen printing. They learn fabric batik, create a journal, make a paper luminary and weave items. Tuition: $220; $200 for members

June 18-22Mixed Media Intensive WorkshopGrades 6-9; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.This workshop includes two-dimensional collage, three-dimensional assemblage, textiles and weaving, and more. Tuition: $220; $200 for members

June 18-22Wonders of the WorldGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Participants learn about Pre-Columbian cultures, “build” the Great Wall of China, create a pyramid, and more. Tuition: $200; $180 for members

June 25-29Drawing BasicsGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Campers learn basic drawing skills such as contour, hatching and shading as they focus on line, form, value and texture. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

June 25-29Passion for PatternGrades 3-5; 1-4 p.m.Kids learn how to create patterns with stamps, block prints, monoprints, in weavings, and more. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

June 25-29Printmaking BasicsGrades 6-9; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Campers learn basic printmaking methods, including monoprints, block prints, and etchings, and learn how to combine them. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

June 25-29Simple Book MakingGrades 6-9; 1-4 p.m.Kids create write, illustrate and bind their own books. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

June 25-29

Towers, Ceilings and ChandeliersGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers learn about the sculpture of Dale Chihuly and other glass artists. They will design a tower, a chandelier, and more. Tuition: $200; $180 for members

July 2-6

Art SamplerGrades 3-5; 1-4 p.m.Every afternoon presents a new adventure

Non-denominational classes are offered in clay, drawing, mixed media, painting and printmaking. Emphasis is on creative expression and exploration of the media. Each week features a different project. Tuition: $150/week

Mount dora center For the arts352.383.0880 mountdoracenterforthearts.org

June 11-august 3

Experience the World of Art ... Your Passport to CreativityAges 5-12; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Campers explore art materials and methods from around the world, including collage, drawing, painting, watercolor, fiber art, and more. Tuition: $85/half day; $150/full day

MuseuM oF Florida art386.734.4371, museumoffloridaart.org

June 18-august 3

Meet the MastersAges 4-5; 9-11:30 a.m.Children will develop their artistic talents by experimenting with a variety of media and age-appropriate projects and activities. Tuition: $75/week; $50 for members

June 18-august 3

Meet the MastersAges 6-12; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Participants will develop their artistic talents by experimenting with a variety of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture. Tuition: $175/week; $150 for members

orlando MuseuM oF art407.896.4231 x262, omart.org

June 11-15

African AdventureGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers create a mask, fashion a fabulous headdress, learn dyeing and weaving techniques, and more. Tuition: $200; $180 for members

June 11-15

Digital StorytellingGrades 6-9; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.In addition to basic photography tips, this class will touch upon cyanotype, lettering in images, and hand tinting. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

June 11-15

Interior DesignGrades 6-9; 1-4 p.m.Participants learn how color, texture and other elements help express their personal-ity. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

June 11-15

Simple AnimationGrades 3-5; 1-4 p.m.Campers learn simple animation techniques using zoetropes, shadow puppet theaters, flip books and stop-action with “clay-mation.” Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 2-12Crealdé Summer ArtCamp Session 5Ages 8-12; 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.Camp includes classes in painting, print-making, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Camp meets Monday-Thursday. No camp on July 4. Tuition: $350; $330 for members

July 16-26Crealdé Summer ArtCamp Session 6Ages 8-12; 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.Camp includes classes in painting, print-making, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Camp meets Monday-Thursday. Tuition: $400; $380 for members

July 30-august 3Crealdé Summer ArtCamp Session 7Ages 5-8; 1-3:45 p.m.Young artists enjoy three classes a day in sculpture, clay art, and painting and drawing. Tuition: $170; $150 for members

cup o’ pottery407.421.5460, cupopottery.com

July 30-august 3Summer Pottery CampAges 6-16; 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.Using clay, campers will build three- dimensional pieces concentrating on basic ceramic hand-building techniques and emphasizing aesthetics, form and function. Tuition: $125

First presByterian church oF Maitland407.644.3455, fpcmaitland.org

June 9-13, June 11-15, June 25-29 and July 9-13

Summer Art CampGrades 1-8; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Participants create painted papers and make a story shadow box, while working with tissue paper, buttons, found objects, and more. Tuition: $200; $180 for members

July 23-27

Collage CrazeGrades 6-9; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Attendees learn to layer a variety of media, such as paint, paper, ink and embellish-ments to create beautiful figurative works. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 23-27

Clay PortraitsGrades 6-9; 1-4 p.m.Kids use hand-building clay techniques to create realistic facial features and make a portrait bust. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 23-27

Fabulous FibersGrades 3-5; 1-4 p.m.Campers experiment with thread, yarn, basketry and other materials as they weave, dye, coil and sew. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 23-27

Mask MakingGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Let your kids’ creativity come alive as they explore the art of mask making with clay and papier-mâché. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 30-august 3

Artes MexicanoGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Participants create folk masks, traditional Huichol yarn paintings and animal sculp-tures and learn indigenous hand-building in clay. Tuition: $200; $180 for members

water, light and atmosphere. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 16-20Airbrush and MoreGrades 6-9; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Kids explore color theory, hand lettering, stenciling and airbrush painting to create graffiti-style art. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 16-20Art Around the WorldGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Participants create a weaving from Africa, a tin repoussé from Mexico, paper cutouts from Eastern Europe, and more. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 16-20Plaster SculptureGrades 6-9; 1-4 p.m.Inspired by American artists John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres, this camp offers sculpture projects that feature plaster as kids explore casting, wrapping, and carving. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 16-20Strut with TutGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers design a mural for a pyramid wall, create a headdress, make a miniature sarcophagus, and more. Tuition: $200; $180 for members

July 16-20Whimsical Clay ContainersGrades 3-5; 1-4 p.m.Kids learn clay hand-building techniques to create and glaze a fanciful teapot, cups and other containers. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 23-27Collage CrazeGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

or two as kids explore painting, drawing, sculpture, origami and weaving. Tuition: $88; $80 for members

July 2-6

Cartoon CreationsGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Participants learn how to draw cartoon characters, develop the elements of setting, and build a storyline through sequence. Tuition: $88; $80 for members

July 2-6

Fun with Folk ArtGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers create a quilt square, a landscape painting using unexpected materials, and a sculpture using found objects. Tuition: $160; $144 for members

July 2-6

Rehab, Recycle and UpcycleGrades 6-9; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Kids explore recycling materials to create weavings, sculpture, items to wear, and more. Tuition: $88; $80 for members

July 2-6

Sew, Sew ArtyGrades 6-9; 1-4 p.m.Participants learn about hand sewing, embroidery, felting and fibers and try weav-ing and knitting on handmade looms as they rehab an old piece of clothing into an arty design. Tuition: $88; $80 for members

July 9-13

Art of the AmericasGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Campers weave a terrific textile, craft a spouted water vessel, design an awesome mask and make jewelry. Tuition: $200; $180 for members

July 9-13

Drawing Dynamic PortraitsGrades 6-9; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Using the techniques of contemporary artists such as Chuck Close and others, kids learn to create portraits and self-portraits. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 9-13

Playful PortraitsGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Campers explore portraits in a variety of media and techniques, including contour line drawing, collage, pastel, and thumb printing. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 9-13Printmaking PotpourriGrades 3-5; 1-4 p.m.Kids learn techniques to create engraved prints, monoprints, block prints and transfer prints. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 9-13Watercolor WorkshopGrades 6-9; 1-4 p.m.Campers learn watercolor and gouache techniques to capture depictions of objects,

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$220; $200 for members

august 13-17

Pinch Pot CrittersGrades 3-5; 1-4 p.m.Campers learn clay hand-building tech-niques to create their own ceramic menagerie. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

the parke house acadeMy407.325.6385, theparkehouseacademy.com

June 4-8

Mud IslandGrades K-5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Campers create their own clay master-pieces using hand-building techniques and the pottery wheel, plus two- and three-dimensional art projects. Tuition: $200

June 11-15

Mud SlingersGrades K-5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Campers create original clay masterpieces using hand-building techniques and the pottery wheel, plus art projects inspired by artists from other countries. Tuition: $200

super awesoMe cool pottery407.452.2452, superawesomecool.com

June 11-15, 18-22, July 16-20,July 23-27 and July 30-august 3

Clay CampAges 5-12; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Campers use the potter’s wheel as they mold clay into bowls, cups and more. Tuition: $100; $75 for members

June 25-29

Mosaic ArtAges 5 and up; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Campers explore this ancient art by making original tiles and trying other cool forms of mosaics, such as paper mosaics. Tuition: $100; $75 for members

July 9-13

Tween/Teen Clay CampAges 9-14; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Kids will use the potter’s wheel to make bowls, cups, and more. Tuition: $100; $75 for members

august 6-10

Watercolor PaintingAges 7 and up; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Campers learn to prepare paper, apply colors and create one-of-a-kind paintings. Tuition: $110; $85 for members

august 13-17

Semi-Private Potters Wheel CampAges 9 and up; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Camp will start with the basics to create cereal bowls, mugs, and more. Limited to five campers. Tuition: $175

Campers put on lab coats and goggles to make paints, tie-dye without dyes, create new crayons, and more. Tuition: $200; $180 for members

august 6-10

Intensive Painting WorkshopGrades 6-9; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.This workshop explores a variety of painting media, including acrylic, water-color and gouache, and teaches color theory and composition fundamentals. Tuition: $220; $200 for members

august 6-10

Linoleum Block Printing Grades 3-5; 1-4 p.m.Campers explore basic linoleum block printing as they carve and print to create images in black and white and in color. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

august 13-17

An African AdventureGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Kids create handstamped and dyed fabrics, mirror pouches, hats, headdresses and masks. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

august 13-17Bugs, Bugs, BugsGrades 1-2 ; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Participants explore the world of insects as they draw, paint, print and sculpt with incredible insects as subjects. Tuition: $200/week; $180/week for members

august 13-17

Graf and Street ArtGrades 6-9; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.This workshop explores graffiti and street art while teaching techniques such as spray stencils and image enlargement. Tuition:

July 30-august 3

Drawing BasicsGrades 6-9; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Kids learn basic drawing skills to create still life compositions, portraits, landscapes and abstracts. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 30-august 3

Linoleum Block PrintingGrades 6-9; 1-4 p.m.Campers explore basic linoleum block printing as they carve and print to create images in black and white and in color. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 30 - august 3

Multicultural MayhemGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.This camp explores painting, weaving, mask making and printing, inspired by peoples and traditions of different times and places. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

July 30 - august 3

Watercolor WondersGrades 3-5; 1-4 p.m.Kids learn basic watercolor painting techniques to capture depictions of objects, water, light and atmosphere. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

august 6-10

Animals in 3DGrades 3-5; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Let your child’s imagination “run wild” as they create three-dimensional animals using clay, papier-mâché, origami, and more. Tuition: $110; $100 for members

august 6-10

Formulas for FunGrades 1-2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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are you looking for something new for your children to do this summer? leave it to the pros! select Central florida venues offer a wide variety of cultural camps and workshops for every age and interest. led by experienced educators, these programs are designed to

keep kids learning in fun, engaging ways. Whether focused on arts, athletics or animals, the summer programs at the following organiza-tions are sure to make your child’s vacation a memorable one.

2012 Summer CampsSpeCial adverTiSing SeCTion

Our camp provides children the opportunity to explore their creativity; June 19—August 10.

386.423.1753 • atlanticcenterforthearts.org

Summer ArtCamps offer your child artistic growth; June 11—August 3 for ages 4—17.

407.671.1886 • crealde.org

Have a super awesome cool summer by joining our summer camp program, starting at $80.

407.452.2452 • superawesomecool.com

From primates to predators, animals are the main focus of our award-winning summer camps.

407.323.4450 x123 • centralfloridazoo.org

Bugs and slugs, mummies, wizards, pirates, and more——adventures in history for grades K—8! Best value.

407.836.8580 • thehistorycenter.org

We have it all——academics, athletics, and arts! Enriching, fun summer camps and courses, grades K—12.

321.282.2561 • [email protected]

atlantic center for the arts

crealdé school of art

super awesome cool pottery

central Florida zoo & Botanical gardens

orange county regional history center

trinity prep summer programs

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n Dance n Special Events n Film n history n literature n Music n Science & Nature n Theater n Visual arts

March 1n 1st Thursdays: Fervent for Flora: Art in the Botanical Realm Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

n Bach’s Lunch: Dr. Eladio Scharron, Guitar The Cathedral of St. Luke, 407.849.0680, stlukescathedral.org

n Exhibition Film Series: Cleo from 5 to 7 Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

n Master Class: Artist from Bach Festival Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.2233, rollins.edu/music

n Music at the Casa: Bach’s Lunch——The Three Sonatas Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, Bach Festival, 407.646.2182, bachfestivalflorida.org

n Reading Between the Wines, featuring Author Lisa See Adult Literacy League, DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Orlando, adultliteracyleague.org

n Visiting Artist Master Class: Bach Festival Soloist Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music

March 1 - 4n 77th Annual Bach Festival Bach Festival Society, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 407.646.2182, BachFestivalFlorida.org

n Biennial Six: Featuring the Juried Work of Florida Artists Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, MuseumofFloridaArt.org

n Dancing at Lughnasa Mad Cow Theatre, 407.297.8788, Madcowtheatre.com

n To Kill a Mockingbird Fantasyland Theatrical Productions, POINTE Performing Arts Center, 407.374.3587, pointearts.org

March 1 - 9n New Orleans Portfolio: Works by Barbara Brainard Valencia College East Campus, Anita S. Wooten Gallery, 407.582.2298, valenciacollege.edu

n Central Florida Watercolor Society’s Annual Members’ Show Gallery at Avalon Island, centralfloridawatercolor.com

March 1 - 10n Beyond the Vessel——Figures and Urns by Helene Schneider Crealdé School of Art, 407.671.1886, crealde.org

March 1 - 11n For the Love of the Sea: Watercolors of Philip Steel Appleton Museum of Art, 352.291.4455, AppletonMuseum.org

March

This spring, Fantasyland Theatrical Productions at POINTE Performing

Arts Center will present the Orlando pre-miere of Dolly Parton’s smash Broadway musical 9 to 5: The Musical.

Nominated for four Tony Awards and 15 Drama Desk Awards, 9 to 5 takes audiences into the fast-paced world of corporate America as Dora Lee, Violet and Judy show their lying, hypocritical, sexist, egotistical bigot boss Franklyn Hart just who is really in charge.

Based on the 1980 movie of the same name and featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 opens March 30 and runs through April 15. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m.; tickets are $15-$20, with dinner packages available. For tickets or more information, call 407.374.3587 or visit pointearts.org.

Clock Inn My Fair Lady Osceola Center for the Arts, 407.846.6257, ocfta.com

n On and Off the Wall: The Theresa Disney Spring Collection Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 407.323.2774, jtfolkart.com

March 1 - 16n Central Florida Watercolor Society Gallery at Avalon Island, 407.312.0708, galleryatavalonisland.com

March 1 - 17n Glass Fascination: Form, Function and Art Museum of Seminole County History, 407.665.2489, seminolecountyfl.gov/museum

March 1 - 18n Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente Orange County Regional History Center, 407.836.8500, thehistorycenter.org

n Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story Theatre Winter Haven, 863.294.7469, theatrewinterhaven.com

n Cymbeline Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Margeson Theater, 407.447.1700, orlandoshakes.org

n Romeo and Juliet Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Margeson Theater, 407.447.1700, orlandoshakes.org

n Style & Grace: The Michael & Marilyn Mennello Collection The Mennello Museum of American Art, 407.246.4278, mennellomuseum.com

n William H. Johnson: An American Modern The Mennello Museum of American Art, 407.246.4278, mennellomuseum.com

March 1 - 22n Exhibition by Donte K. Hayes and Idith Levy Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Gallery, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

March 1 - 24n Hunt Slonem: An Expressive Nature Polk Museum of Art, 863.688.7743, PolkMuseumofArt.org

March 1 - 25n Hedda Gabler Mad Cow Theatre, 407.297.8788, Madcowtheatre.com

n Lyle the Crocodile Orlando Repertory Theatre, 407.896.7365, OrlandoRep.com

n pARTicipation: Selected Works Maitland Art Center, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org

n Reflections II: Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

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n Sacred Icons from the MOAS and Private Collections Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

March 1 - 29n Celebration of Lake Wales Ridge Art Exhibit Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org

March 1 - 30n BESA——Albanian Muslim Rescuers During the Holocaust Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida, 407.628.0555, holocaustedu.org

n The Boy Friend Spotlight Theatre of Central Florida, spotlighttheatrecf.com

March 1 - april 1n Barbara Sorensen: Topographies Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

n Historic Portraits from the Collection Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

n Three from Cuba: The Art of Vicente, Miguel and Sandro——The Fantastic to the Sublime Appleton Museum of Art, 352.291.4455, AppletonMuseum.org

March 1 - april 7n The Magic Garden——Art by Candice Knapp Mount Dora Center for the Arts, 352.383.7753, mountdoracenterforthearts.org

March 1 - april 8n Leigh-Ann Pahapill Installation Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu

March 1 - april 12n British & Modern: Art by the Bloomsbury Group and Their Contemporaries Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu

n Dust and Shade: Drawings by Charles Ritchie Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu

n Romare Bearden at 100 Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu

n Sam Gilliam: Contingencies Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu

n Watercolor Art Classes with Owen Jolly Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org

n Winslow Homer, Julian Scott, and the Civil War Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu

March 1 - april 15n Artful Strings: Four Centuries of Harp Making Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 407.647.6294, polasek.org

n Emerge! Molly Chism Maitland Art Center, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org

March 1 - april 21n The Art of Missionary Mary Proctor Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 407.671.1886, hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org



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March 1 - april 22n Curtis Wehrfritz——Fluidrive: Modern Daguerreotypes Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

n Joni Sternbac——Surfland Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

March 1 - april 28n Director’s Choice II Crealdé School of Art, 407.671.1886, crealde.org

March 1 - april 29n New Work: A Series of Bimonthly Exhibitions of Contemporary Art——Michael Dax Iacavone & Billy Friebele Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

n The Serious Art of Make-Believe Orange County Regional History Center, 407.836.8500, thehistorycenter.org

March 1 - May 13n Bob the Builder Orlando Science Center, 407.514.2000, osc.org

March 1 - May 14n The Arts of Africa from the MOAS Collection Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

March 1 - May 29n Director’s Choice: Favorite Artworks from the Collections, as Selected by Dr. Gary R. Libby Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

March 1 - June 3n Peter Paul Rubens: Impressions of a Master Ringling Museum of Art, 941.359.5700, ringling.org

March 1 - June 16n The Art of Doris Leeper Atlantic Center for the Arts, 386.427.6975, atlanticcenterforthearts.org

March 1 - June 30n African Art Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

n Aztec to Zapotec II: Selections from the Ancient Americas Collection Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

n Common Ground: The Art of the American Landscape Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

n Life Stories: American Portraits Past and Present Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

n Monumental Outdoor Sculpture Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

n Tricks of the Trade: Trends and Techniques in Contemporary Art Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

March 1 - July 21n I Am Going to Eatonville Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts, 407.647.3131, zoranealehurstonmuseum.com

March 1 - July 30n The Way We Were: Park Ave. in the 60s and 70s Winter Park Historical Museum, 407.647.2330, wphistory.org

March 1 - august 30n Florida Artist’s program Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

n Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 407.645.5311, morsemuseum.org

n Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Life and Art The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 407.645.5311, morsemuseum.org

n The Mural Project Seminole State College Planetarium, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

n Photographs from the Collection Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

March 1 - august 31n 20th Century Abstract Art from the Ringling Collection Ringling Museum of Art, 941.359.5700, ringling.org

n The Art of Jade Ringling Museum of Art, 941.359.5700, ringling.org

n Crosscurrents of Design: Asian Export Ceramics Ringling Museum of Art, 941.359.5700, ringling.org

March 1 - September 1n DeLand Sculpture Walk Museum of Florida Art, Historic Downtown DeLand, 386.734.4371, museumoffloridaart.org

March 1 - February 3n Watercolors by Otto Heinigke The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of America Art, 407.645.5311, morsemuseum.org

March 2n 6th Annual heART of Winter Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 407.323.2774, jtfolkart.com

n Date Night at Leu Gardens: Adjustment Bureau Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, LeuGardens.org

n Film Movement Feature Series: Karen Cries on the Bus Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

n First Friday Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu

n Romeo Santos Amway Center, 800.745.3000, amwaycenter.com

March 2 - 3n heART of Winter with the Earth Angels Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 407.323.2774, jtfolkart.com

March 2 - 4n Concert Opera Series: Rigoletto Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 407.770.0071, OrlandoPhil.org

March 2 - 11n The Boyfriend Spotlight Theatre of Central Florida, The Princess Theater, 407.452.4526, spotlighttheatrecf.com

March 2 - 24n The Andrews Brothers The Winter Park Playhouse, 407.645.0145, winterparkplayhouse.org

March 2 - april 8n Dancing with Light: Barbara Tiffany Lake Eustis Museum of Art, 352.483.2900, LakeEustisMuseumofArt.org

March 2 - May 2n Keliy Anderson-Staley——Americans: Contemporary Tintype Portraits Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

n A Tale of Two Cities: Eugene Atget’s Paris and Berenice Abbott’s New York Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

March 3n 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade City of Winter Park, 407.643.1627, cityofwinterpark.org

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n Concertos by Candlelight Bach Festival Society, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 407.646.2182, BachFestivalFlorida.org

n Hope and Help Center’s Seminole Stroll Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 407.323.4450, centralfloridazoo.org

March 3 - 4n 3rd Annual The Villages Craft Festival La Plaza Grande in the Villages, 561.746.6615, artfestival.com

n Secrets The Center for Contemporary Dance, 407.695.8366, TheCenterForDance.org

March 3 - 11n 21st International Carillon Festival Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org

March 4n CFAMilies Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edu

n J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion Bach Festival Society, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 407.646.2182, BachFestivalFlorida.org

n Live at the Gardens! Curtis Institute of Music String Quartet Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org

March 6n John Leguizamo——Live on Stage Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 800.745.3000, ghettoklown.com

March 7n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org

March 8n Bach’s Lunch: Matthew Gender, Organist The Cathedral of St. Luke, 407.849.0680, stlukescathedral.org

n Popcorn Flicks in the Park Enzian, Central Park, Winter Park, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org

March 9n Culture & Cocktails Maitland Art Center, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org

n Funny First Friday Comedy Jam Key Entertainment, Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 407.321.8111, wdpac.com

n Midori with the Minnesota Orchestra Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 407.770.0071, OrlandoPhil.org

March 9 - 18n The Way of the Cards Beth Marshall Presents, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Mandell Theater, 561.715.1225

March 10n 2nd Annual Family Festival Crealdé School of Art, 407.671.1886, crealde.org

n Carpe Diem Mount Dora Community Concert Series, Mount Dora High School Auditorium, 352.383.1165, mountdoraconcerts.com



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March 10n Ed Sullivan Presents Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 407.321.8111, wdpac.com

n Girl Scout Hats, Teas, and History Waterhouse Residence Museum, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org

n Laser Shows: Laseropolis, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

n Saturday Matinee Classics Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org

n Super Series: Bond and Beyond——Celebrating 50 Years of 007 Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 407.770.0071, OrlandoPhil.org

n UCF Opera in the Library: Merry Wives of Windsor University of Central Florida, 407.823.4680, music.ucf.edu/opera

March 11n Central Florida Jazz Society Presents: Tribute to Nat & Cannonball Adderly——John DePaola & Dave McKenzie The Abbey, 407.704.6261, AbbeyOrlando.com

n Concerts in Winter Park Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Central Park, 407.770.0071, OrlandoPhil.org

n Lenten Evensong: Orlando Deanery Boychoir and Girls Choir The Cathedral of St. Luke, 407.849.0680, stlukescathedral.org

n Seventh Annual Garden Fair and Florida Design Exhibit Sweetwater Oaks Garden Club, Sweetwater Square, 407.880.8758, swogc.info

n SoundArt Music Series: Percussion The Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Appleton Museum of Art, 352.291.4455, AppletonMuseum.org, ocalasymphony.com

n A Streetcar Named Desire: Free Reading Series Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 407.447.1700, orlandoshakes.org

March 12n A Choreographers’ Showcase Cirque du soleil® and Orlando Ballet, La Nouba Theater, Downtown Disney West Side, 407.426.1739, orlandoballet.org

n Winners of the 2011 FIPC Competition: 2nd-Prize Winner Lu Shen-China Florida International Piano Competition, Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 407.645.2525, FloridaPiano.org

March 13n Cult Classic Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org

n Encore! Music Student Recital Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

March 14n ArtsMatters: Echoing Air Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

n Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org

March 15n Bach’s Lunch: Robert Kerr, Violin and Pianist Ben Lane The Cathedral of St. Luke, 407.849.0680, stlukescathedral.org

n Visiting Artists: Takacs Quartet with Pianist Garrick Ohlsson Bach Festival Society, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 407.646.2182, BachFestivalFlorida.org

March 16n The Merry Wives of Windsor University of Central Florida, Pegasus Ballroom, 407.823.4680, music.ucf.edu/opera

March 16 - 17n Rollins Dance XXVI Annie Russell Theatre, 407.646.2145, rollins.edu/annierussell

March 16 - 18n 53rd Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival 407.644.7207, wpsaf.org

March 16 - april 1n 40th Anniversary Volusia Students Create: Volusia County School Students Exhibit Works Completed in Various Art Programs Across the County Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, MuseumofFloridaArt.org

n The Foreigner Garden Theatre, 407.877.4736, gardentheatre.org

March 16 - april 8n The Marvelous Wonderettes The IceHouse Theatre, 352.383.4616, icehousetheatre.com

March 16 - May 26n Natural Rhythms/Interlacing Forms: Florida Landscapes by Mollie Doctrow and Lee Dunkel Crealdé School of Art, 407.671.1886, crealde.org

March 16 - July 15n Architectural Counterpoints: Featuring works of Louise Lieber, Roxanne Horvath and Peter Rumpel Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, MuseumofFloridaArt.org

March 17n St. Patrick’s Day Carillon Concerts Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org

March 17 - 18n Annual Plant Sale Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, LeuGardens.org

March 17 - april 15n Raw Edges Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 407.323.2774, spiritsinsanford.com, jtfolkart.com

March 18n Art and Dance: A Pas de Deux Orlando Ballet, Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org n FSYO Concert at Bob Carr Florida Symphony youth Orchestra, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 407.999.7800, fsyo.orgn Live at the Gardens! Acousic Eidolon Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.orgn Recital Featuring Julia Foster, Soprano, and Richard Kosowski, Tenor and Friends Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.2233, rollins.edu/musicn UCF Opera: Merry Wives of Windsor University of Central Florida, Pegasus Ballroom, 407.823.4680, music.ucf.edu/operan Vierne’s Messe Solenelle: St. Luke’s Cathedral Choir and Other Local Choirs The Cathedral of St. Luke, St. James Catholic Cathedral, 407.849.0680, stlukescathedral.org

March 20n Bunky Echo-Hawk Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edun Encore! Music Student Recital Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/artsn The Photograph As Icon: A Powerful Way of Seeing by Anthony Bannon Winter Park Institute, Rollins College, Bush Auditorium, 407.691.1995, rollins.edu/wpin UCF Opera: Merry Wives of Windsor University of Central Florida, Resurrection Catholic Church - Winter Garden, 407.823.4680, music.ucf.edu/opera

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March 21n Movie Matinee: Late August, Early September Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org


n Writing With Light: An Evening Conversation About Photography and Poetry Featuring Billy Collins, Anthony Bannon and Ed Kashi Winter Park Institute, Rollins College, Bush Auditorium, 407.691.1995, rollins.edu/wpi

March 21 - april 13n Orlando Magazine’s “Paint the Town” Gallery at Avalon Island, 407.312.0708, galleryatavalonisland.com

March 21 - april 22n Red Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Goldman Theater, 407.447.1700, orlandoshakes.org

March 22n Bach’s Lunch: UCF Chamber Singers The Cathedral of St. Luke, 407.849.0680, stlukescathedral.org

n An Evening with Maestro JoAnn Falletta Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, hosted by Jeanne Atkinson, 407.896.6700, FriendsOrlandoPhil.org

n Exhibition Film Series: Celine & Julie Go Boating Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

n Far-Flung Places: Photographs from the Corners of the World, featuring Ed Kashi Winter Park Institute, Rollins College, Bush Auditorium, 407.691.1995, rollins.edu//wpi

n Photography and Photojournalism: A Master Class Featuring Anthony Bannon and Ed Kashi Winter Park Institute, Rollins College, Bush Auditorium, 407.691.1995, rollins.edu//wpi

March 22 - april 1n PRT Premiere Series Playwrights’ Round Table, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 407.447.1700, theprt.com

n Ragtime UCF Theatre, 407.823.1732, theatre.ucf.edu

March 23n Exhibition Film Series: The Present Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

n Film Movement Feature Series: Come Undone Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn Return to the Ritz Free Movie Friday Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 407.321.8111, wdpac.com

n Sanford Art Walk Historic Downtown Sanford, 407.323.2774

March 23 - 24n Valencia and Rollins College Spring Dance Concert Valencia College East Campus, Performing Arts Center, 407.582.2900, valenciacollege.edu

March 23 - april 8n Grease Melon Patch Players, 352.787.3013, melonpatch.org

March 24n Alumni Series: Alumni Reunion Concert Rollins College Music Department, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music

n pARTicipation Circus of the Surreal Maitland Art Center, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.orgn Sanford Seminole Art Association SSAA, 121 First Street, Sanford, 407.416.3834n Super Series: JoAnn Falletta Conducts Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 407.770.0071, OrlandoPhil.org

March 24 - 25n Cape Canaveral Art Festival Cape Canaveral, Radisson Inn Field, 352.344.0657, tnteventsinc.com



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n Family Series: The Swan Princess Orlando Ballet, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 407.426.1739, orlandoballet.orgn UCF Book Festival, Orlando University of Central Florida, Main Campus UCF Arena, 407.882.6472, education.ucf.edu/bookfestn Virtuoso Concert Florida young Artists Orchestra, First Presbyterian Church of Maitland, 407.257.8886, fyao.org

March 31 - May 31n Expressions of Bok Tower Gardens Art Exhibit Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org

March 31 - June 23n Sketches & Steel Polk Museum of Art, 863.688.7743, PolkMuseumofArt.org

april 1n 3rd Annual Symphony of the Arts Florida International Piano Competition, Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 407.645.2525, FloridaPiano.orgn Children Helping Children Family Concert Florida Symphony youth Orchestra, College Park Baptist Church, 407.999.7800, fsyo.orgn Demonstration by Peggy Furlin Central Florida Watercolor Society, centralfloridawatercolor.comn Horsin’ Around Auction Atlantic Center for the Arts, 386.423.1753, atlanticcenterforthearts.org

april 3n Encore! Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/artsn Jazz Ensemble II Concert University of Central Florida, Rehearsal Hall Auditorium, 407.823.2869, music.ucf.edun Moonlight Carillon Concert Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.orgn Music at Midday Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music

april 3 - 7n Winner of Valencia’s 21st Annual Florida Playwright Competition Valencia College East Campus, Black Box Theater, 407.582.2900, valenciacollege.edu

april 4n Movie Matinee: An American in Paris Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

april 5n 1st Thursdays: Nihon: Reflections of a Classic Culture Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

n Tuesday Voices Seminole State College of Florida, Multipurpose Room, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

March 28n Lecture Series on Laurelton Hall: Richard Guy Wilson The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 407.645.5311, morsemuseum.org

n Movie Matinee: Same Old Song Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org


March 29n Bach’s Lunch: Matitiahu Braun, Violin, and Organist Ben Lane The Cathedral of St. Luke, 407.849.0680, stlukescathedral.org

n Exhibition Film Series: Breathless Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

March 29 - april 29n Charlotte’s Web Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Margeson Theater, 407.447.1700, orlandoshakes.org

March 30n Film Movement Feature Series: The Colors of the Mountain Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

n MAYHEM Ivanhoe Village, Virginia Drive, email [email protected]

March 30 - 31n American Cancer Society Relay for Life Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 407.323.4450, centralfloridazoo.org

n Family Night at the Museum Orange County Regional History Center, 407.836.7010, thehistorycenter.org

March 30 - april 1n Swans: Black & White Orlando Ballet, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 407.426.1739, orlandoballet.org

March 30 - april 15n 9 to 5: the Musical Fantasyland Productions, 407.374.3587, pointearts.org

March 30 - april 29n Private Lives Mad Cow Theatre, 407.297.8788, Madcowtheatre.com

March 30 - august 19n Sanford Biggers Ringling Museum of Art, 941.359.5700, ringling.org

March 31n Central Florida SaxFest University of Central Florida, Rehearsal Hall Auditorium, 407.823.2869, music.ucf.edu

March 25n 3rd Annual UCF Band Extravaganza Hagerty High School Auditorium, 407.823.2869, music.ucf.edu

n Applause: A Sunday Recital Series——Erik Ettinger Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

n Ayako Yonetani at the Polasek: Exclusive Chamber Concert Series Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 407.647.6294, polasek.org

n C. Daniel Boling: Backintyme Central Florida Folk, Villa ConRoy, 407.679.6426, cffolk.org

n Live at the Gardens! Braun & Wolf Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org

n Lutheran Cantata Choir & Chamber Ensemble St. Luke’s Concert Series, 407.365.3408, stlukes-oviedo.org

n Sanford Jazz Ensemble Swing Fling Gala Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 407.321.8111, wdpac.com

n Spring Fling Florida young Artists Orchestra, Trinity Preparatory School, 407.257.8886, fyao.org

March 27n Cult Classic Enzian, 407.629.1088, Enzian.org

n Encore! SeminoleSounds and Friends Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

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n Encore! Guitar and Percussion Ensemble Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/artsn Exhibition Film Series: A Woman Is a Woman Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn Music at Midday Rollins College Music Department, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/musicn Night Hike Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.orgn Voices of Valencia Concert Valencia College East Campus, Performing Arts Center, 407.582.2332, valenciacollege.edu

april 5 - 27n Osceola County Student Art Show Osceola Center for the Arts, 407.846.6257, ocfta.com

april 6n Date Night at Leu Gardens Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, LeuGardens.orgn Exhibition Film Series: One Track Mind Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn Exhibition Film Series: Thicker Than Water Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn Film Movement Feature Series: Protektor Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn First Friday Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edun Funny First Friday Comedy Jam Key Entertainment, Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 407.321.8111, wdpac.comn Tenebrae for Good Friday: Cathedral Chamber Singers The Cathedral of St. Luke, 407.849.0680, stlukescathedral.org

april 6 - 8n Easter Weekend Open House The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 407.645.5311, morsemuseum.org

april 6 - July 8n Havana Revisited: An Architectural Heritage Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

april 7n CFAMilies Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edun Faculty Recital: Dr. Jeremy Hunt, Tenor University of Central Florida, Rehearsal Hall Auditorium, 407.823.2869, music.ucf.edun Super Series: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 407.770.0071, OrlandoPhil.org

april 7 - 8n 16th Annual The Villages Craft Festival Lake Sumter Landing Market Square in The Villages, 561.746.6615, artfestival.com

n Hippity Hop Adventure Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 407.323.4450, centralfloridazoo.org

april 8n 85th Annual Easter Sunrise Service Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.orgn CFAMilies Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edun Easter Sunday Carillon Concerts Bok Tower Gardens, 863.676.1408, boktowergardens.org

april 9n Winners of the 2011 FIPC Competition: 1st-Prize Winner Daniil Tsvetkov Florida International Piano Competition, Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 407.645.2525, FloridaPiano.org

april 10n Encore! Community Chorus and Chorale Concert Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/artsn Music at Midday Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/musicn Spring Choral Concert Valencia College East Campus, Performing Arts Center, 407.582.2332, valenciacollege.edun Wind Ensemble Concert Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music

april 11n ArtsMatters: Center Stage Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/artsn Movie Matinee: The Last Metro Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn Student-Directed Short Plays Valencia College East Campus, Black Box Theater, 407.582.2900, valenciacollege.edu

april 12n Exhibition Film Series: My Life to Live Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn House Band Concert Valencia College East Campus, Performing Arts Center, 407.582.2332, valenciacollege.edun Jazz Ensemble Concert Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/musicn Music at Midday Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music

april 12 - May 17n 42nd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Gallery, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

april 13n Culture & Cocktails Maitland Art Center, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.orgn Exhibition Film Series: The Endless Summer Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org



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n UCF Wind Ensemble Concert University of Central Florida, Visual Arts Building Auditorium, 407.823.2869, music.ucf.edu

april 15n The Jazz Train, featuring Pat Gullotta The Abbey, 407.704.6261, AbbeyOrlando.com

n A Knight of Soundtracks IV University of Central Florida, Visual Arts Building Auditorium, 407.823.2869, music.ucf.edu

n Visiting Artists: Chanticleer Bach Festival Society, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 407.646.2182, BachFestivalFlorida.org

n Yom HaShoah Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida, 407.628.0555, holocaustedu.org

april 15 - october 30n MOAS Antique Maps Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

april 16n Encore! Final Bow Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

n Faculty Recital: Chuck Archard, Electric Bass Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music

april 17n Acoustic and Guitar Ensembles Concert Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music

april 13n Film Movement Feature Series: Illegal Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

n Spring Symphonic and Jazz Concert Valencia College East Campus, Performing Arts Center, 407.582.2332, valenciacollege.edu

april 13 - 22n 21st Annual Florida Film Festival Enzian, 407.629.1088, floridafilmfestival.com

n The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Theatre, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

n Leading Ladies Osceola Center for the Arts, 407.846.6257, ocfta.com

april 13 - May 18n Annual Juried Student Exhibition Valencia College East Campus, Anita S. Wooten Gallery, 407.582.2298, valenciacollege.edu

april 13 - May 27n Monumental Monochrome: Josh Garrick & Jeff Pendergrass Lake Eustis Museum of Art, 352.483.2900, LakeEustisMuseumofArt.org

april 13 - June 9n Natures Moods——Art by Katayoun Stewart Mount Dora Center for the Arts, 352.383.7753, mountdoracenterforthearts.org

april 13 - July 15n Cosmic Dilemma: Paintings by Asser Saint-Val Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, MuseumofFloridaArt.org

n Selected Figurative Works: Museum of Florida Art Permanent Collection Museum of Florida Art, 386.734.4371, MuseumofFloridaArt.org

april 13 - September 7n Imprints of Central Florida: 20 Years of Flying Horse Editions The Mennello Museum of American Art, 407.246.4278, mennellomuseum.com

april 14n Brews Around the Zoo Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 407.323.4450, centralfloridazoo.org

n Jazz’n Blues Stroll Leu Gardens, 407.246.2620, LeuGardens.org

n Laser Shows: Laser Metallica, Led Zeppelin and U2 Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

n The Show That Never Happened Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 407.321.8111, wdpac.com

n Encore! Final Bow Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/artsn Music at Midday Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/musicn Tuesday Voices Seminole State College of Florida, Multipurpose Room, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

april 17 - May 13n The Lion King FAIRWINDS Broadway Across America——Orlando, Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 800.448.6322, OrlandoBroadway.com

april 18n Movie Matinee: Shoot the Piano Player Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn String Ensemble Concert Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/musicn Student-Directed Short Plays Valencia College East Campus, Black Box Theater, 407.582.2900, valenciacollege.edu

april 19n Choral Concert: Rollins Singer, Women’s Glee, Men’s Choir Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/musicn Exhibition Film Series: Band of Outsiders Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn Making a Difference: An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall Winter Park Institute, Rollins College, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 407.691.1995, rollins.edu/wpin Music at Midday Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music

april 19 - 22n 6th Annual Dance Concert——Shove! Push! UCF Theatre, Orlando Rep, 407.823.1732, theatre.ucf.edun Student-Directed One Acts Stetson University’s Stover Theatre, 386.822.8920, stetson.edu

april 19 - May 20n The Boxcar Children Orlando Repertory Theatre, 407.896.7365, OrlandoRep.com

april 20n Exhibition Film Series: Red Bull—New Wave Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn Film Movement Feature Series: If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn Spring Opera Workshop Valencia College East Campus, Performing Arts Center, 407.582.2332, valenciacollege.edu

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april 20 - 28n Love’s Labour’s Lost Annie Russell Theatre, 407.646.2145, rollins.edu/annierussell

april 20 - 29n Sound of Music Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 407.321.8111, wdpac.com

april 20 - May 12n Baby The Winter Park Playhouse, 407.645.0145, winterparkplayhouse.org

april 20 - May 13n The Music Man Garden Theatre, 407.877.4736, gardentheatre.orgn Senior Student Art Show Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 407.646.2526, cfam.rollins.edun Social Security Bay Street Players, 352.357.7777, baystreetplayers.org

april 20 - May 27n Park Maitland Perspectives Maitland Art Center, 407.539.2181, artandhistory.org

april 20 - June 10n Treasures of the Chrysanthemum Throne: Bronzes, Porcelain and Ivory from the Meiji Empire Museum of Arts & Sciences, 386.255.0285, moas.org

april 21n 3rd Annual Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk Art and Craft Festival Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 407.671.1886, hannibalsquareheritagecenter.orgn 11th Annual Dinner on the Avenue City of Winter Park, 407.643.1627, cityofwinterpark.orgn Community School of Music: Spring Recitals Rollins College Music Department, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/musicn A Gathering of Angels Historic Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven, 863.294.7469, theatrewinterhaven.comn Symphony in HD at Full Sail Live Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, 407.896.6700, FriendsOrlandoPhil.org

april 21 - July 15n Picturing My Florida: A Grassroots Portrait of the Sunshine State Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.orgn Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865-1965 From the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown Orlando Museum of Art, 407.896.4231, omart.org

april 22n Composition Concert Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music

april 22 - 23n 11th Annual Celebration Art Festival Market Street, Celebration, FL, 561.746.6615, artfestival.com



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april 27n Film Movement Feature Series: The Human Resources Manager Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.orgn Sanford Art Walk Historic Downtown Sanford, 407.323.2774

april 27 - May 13n 10th Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival Mad Cow Theatre, 407.297.8788, madcowtheatre.com

april 28n Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra St. Luke’s Concert Series, 407.365.3408, stlukes-oviedo.orgn Paint Out Garden Party Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 407.647.6294, polasek.orgn Sanford Seminole Art Association SSAA, 121 First Street, Sanford, 407.416.3834n UCF Opera in the Library University of Central Florida, 407.823.4680, music.ucf.edu/opera

april 28 - 29n 51st Apopka Art and Foliage Festival Apopka Woman’s Club and the City of Apopka, Kit Land Nelson Park, 407.886.1441, apopkawomansclub.orgn Choral Masterworks: Spring in Vienna Bach Festival Society, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 407.646.2182, BachFestivalFlorida.org

april 28 - June 16n Works by Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson Thrasher Horne Center, Orange Park, thcenter.org

april 29n Chamber Concert Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/musicn Eastertide Evensong: Orlando Deanery Boychoir and Girls Choir The Cathedral of St. Luke, 407.849.0680, stlukescathedral.orgn Harpeth Rising: Jesse Sam Owens Central Florida Folk, Villa ConRoy, 407.679.6426, cffolk.org

april 29 - May 13n Bay Street Project: Dinner with Friends Bay Street Players, 352.357.7777, baystreetplayers.orgn Florida Plein Air Masters Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 407.647.6294, polasek.org

april 30n Concert Choir Concert Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/musicn Focus Series: The Impressionist Prism Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Margeson Theater, 407.770.0071, OrlandoPhil.org

april 22 - 28n 2012 Winter Park Paint Out Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 407.647.6294, polasek.org

april 23n Friends Music Academy: The Sounds of Music 2012——The Art of Conducting Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, 407.896.6700, FriendsOrlandoPhil.org

april 24n Encore! Jazz Ambassadors and SeminoleSound Seminole State College of Florida, Fine Arts Concert Hall, 407.708.2040, seminolestate.edu/arts

april 25n Annual Dinner of Tribute Honoring Dr. Richard Lapchick The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida, 407.628.0555, holocaustedu.org

n Movie Matinee: Under the Roofs of Paris Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

april 26n Exhibition Film Series: Masculin Féminin Southeast Museum of Photography, 386.506.4475, smponline.org

n Vocal Literature Recital Rollins College Music Department, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 407.646.1517, rollins.edu/music

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The May/June 2012 issue of Orlando Arts Magazine will

include a preview of the 21st Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. Plus, meet the area’s top 10 cultural philanthropists in the Patron Saints of the Arts feature story. The

deadline to advertise is March 7.

For ad rates and specs, call 407.354.5568

Please send your cultural events for the May/June 2012 issue by

March 15 to [email protected].

Mary JaNE VolkMaN is just one of the artists participating in the 2012 winter park paint out from april 22 to 28.

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For artist Parker Sketch, it’s all about connections——to viewers

and to other artists. The Illinois native graduated

from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he majored in painting and minored in paper making and art history. A designer and an artist, he has worked as a performer and puppeteer at Walt Disney World, where he is employed full time. Sketch has lived in Orlando for more than seven years and his home is filled with pieces by other local artists. He even started an artists’ critique group that meets on the second Thursday of the month at different venues.

“I’m very passionate about developing the art community, lift-ing people up and also using more established people as resources,” says Sketch, who is known primarily for his abstracts and fun cartoon portraits of characters, such as Homer Simpson. However, his up-coming exhibition at The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center of Central Florida, his fourth solo show there, will take a more introspective turn.

On view from April 2 to 30, Biography will include approximately 50 pieces that represent some of Sketch’s significant memo-ries and milestones. A series of self-portraits begins with a painting (shown here) of his parents walking to the courthouse on their wedding day, his mother pregnant with him. He says that he is excited to share this new body of work.

“I’m really very passionate about communication and present-ing my art to the audience,” he says. “I’m passionate about seeing what they take from it and getting a dialogue from that.”

Everything in Biography will be for sale, with 20 percent benefitting The Center.

For more information, search Parker Sketch on Facebook.

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