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Orlando, FL
Best Events (Events)
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Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
September 2 - October 31, 2009
1478 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista 32830 • 407-939-7600 |
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This isn't your mother's circus – that's for certain. Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba has been part of the Downtown Disney landscape since 1999 and has continually dazzled audiences with its unique brand of modern storytelling, which involves breathtaking acrobatics, magic, fantasy and music. |
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1st Thursdays |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
September 4 - June 4, 2009
2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando • 406-896-4231-260 |
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On the first Thursday of each month, the Orlando Museum of Art features a special exhibit that's accompanied by live music, a cash bar, food supplied by area restaurants and plenty of chances to meet and greet some fascinating people. Free parking is available at Loch Haven Park. |
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Champs Sports Bowl |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 2009
1610 W Church St 32805 • 407-423-2476 |
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This annual grudge match pits a team from the Big Ten against one from the ACC and is one of two games held in Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium each bowl season. Which conference is going to enjoy bragging rights for the next calendar year? Only one way to find out ... Spot the ball! Boston College downed Michigan State in the 2007 game and Florida State dominated Wisconsin in 2008. |
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Holidays Around the World |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 1, 2009 - November 2009
Disney World Resort, Orlando • 407-939-6244 |
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The Walt Disney World® Resort celebrates the holidays each season in true style, incorporating characters, folklore and legends from cultures all over the world. Each night, at 6pm, the festivities kick off when Mickey and crew light the tree in Epcot®, and the good times continue with celebrity guest appearances, great music, light shows, storytellers and a fantastic candlelight processional. |
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Orlando Citrus Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 2009
101 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando 32801 |
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The city of Orlando's official marking of the holidays, the Orlando Citrus Parade also announces the arrival of the bowl season. The parade, which involves everybody from high school bands and dancers to familiar theme park characters and citrus-festooned floats, marches throughout downtown starting on Orange Avenue, running along South Street and ultimately ending up on N. Rosalind Avenue. More than 80,000 people annually catch it, so expect a big crowd and show up on time. |
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Capital One Bowl |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 1, 2010
1610 W Church St, Orlando 32805 • 407-423-2476 |
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Teams from the Southeastern (SEC) and Big Ten conferences compete in this college bowl on New Year's Day at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. The excitement commences with the Orlando Citrus Parade, which is staged a few days beforehand. The 2009 game set up the Georgia Bulldogs to reign over Michigan State. |
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Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts & Humanities |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 23 - January 31, 2010
227 E Kennedy Blvd Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts, Eatonville 32751 |
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Celebrating the contributions of native author and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, this festival incorporates art, music, film and lectures. Events include the HATitude fashion show and luncheon, Musicale performance, "Zora's Cosmos" Bus Tour, Street Festival of the Arts, and Celebration of New Black Cinema Film Festival. Most lectures and public forums have free admission. Reservations required for most dinners and shows, and events are held at various venues in the area. |
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PlayFest: The Harriet Lake Festival of New Plays |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2010
812 E Rollins St, Orlando 32803 • 407-770-0071 |
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For 10 days in February, the Orlando performing arts scene gets a shot in the arm thanks to PlayFest and its slate of workshops, readings and premiere performances. Focusing on innovative new playwrights and dynamic productions, PlayFest is a terrific, must-do event for students and theatre buffs. |
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Osceola Art Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2010
Hwy 192 Valencia's Osceola Campus, Kissimmee 34741 • 407-846-6257 |
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Hosted by the Osceola Center for the Arts, this festival celebrates visual arts of all forms and fashions with two full days of professional exhibits, food and live music. The juried competitions include categories ranging from paintings, pastels and drawings to works of glass, wood and metal. |
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Orlando Art & Living Expo |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2010
195 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando 32801 • 407-645-2577 |
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For two days in February, folks from near and far flock to the Lake Eola Park & Amphitheater in Downtown Orlando to participate in the Art & Living Expo. More than 130 artists are on hand, showcasing everything from handmade jewlery to mosaics. Featured musicians for the 2008 event include sexy saxist Mindi Abair, legendary singer-songwriter Leon Russell, De'Vine Soul and Thomas Wynn & The Believers. |
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