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PERFORMING ARTS
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
Rimma Plays Mendelssohn
Bob Carr Theater, Callahan 8:00 PM Be engaged as concertmaster Rimma Bergeron-Langlois joins conductor Eric Jacobsen for Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 23
Jackson Browne with Greg Leisz
Walt Disney Theater, Central Business District 7:30 PM See this singer-songwriter who has performed some of the most moving songs in popular music and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Cirque de la Symphonie: Cirque Goes to the Cinema
Bob Carr Theater, Callahan 2:00 & 8:00 PM Witness awe-inspiring acrobats, jugglers and aerial flyers as they perform to the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s renditions of popular movie soundtracks.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Bernstein & the New World
Bob Carr Theater, Callahan 8:00 PM Kick off the evening with the Overture to West Side Story as you celebrate the 100th birthday of one of America’s most famous composers, Leonard Bernstein.
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THEATER
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
The Nutcracker
Walt Disney Theater, Central Business District Times vary. Enjoy the Orlando Ballet’s enchanting favorite, back by popular demand. Clara embarks on a magical journey with the Mouse King, Sugar Plum Fairy and Mother Ginger.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 26–SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
Riverdance
Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont Times vary. Revel in this international dance phenomenon celebrating Irish traditions with a fresh and exciting blend of dance, music and song.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9–SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Romeo & Juliet
Walt Disney Theater, Central Business District Times vary. See Robert Hill’s adaptation of this quintessential love story, set to Prokofiev’s rich score, the weekend before Valentine’s Day.
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CULINARY EXPERIENCES
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
In Search of the Perfect Tomato
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Orlando 6:00–8:30 PM Explore the history of the tomato, which varieties are best adapted to Florida’s climate and ways to grow them.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
28th Annual Winefest
Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, Clermont 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Taste a range of award-winning table wines, from dry to sweet. Beer, soft drinks and food will be available for purchase.
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ONGOING SATURDAYS
Downtown Food Tour
Begins at Downtown Orlando Info Center, Central Business District
2:00–4:00 PM Sample dishes selected by chefs representing some of the most popular establishments and hidden gems in the city’s Central Business District.
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ENRICHMENT
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
Festival of Lights Parade
201 E. Dakin Ave., Downtown Kissimmee 7:00 PM Celebrate the holidays with this this annual tradition featuring illuminated floats by community, business and youth groups.
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ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Caribbean Carnaval
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Orlando 6:00 PM Experience the vibrant colors, rich sounds and delightful tastes of the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica and more as you enjoy authentic Caribbean cuisine and participate in song and dance.
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ART
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FRIDAY JANUARY 26–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
State of Excellence: Treasures from Florida Private Collections
Orlando Museum of Art, Lake Formosa Tue–Fri, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sat–Sun; 12:00–4:00 PM Admire this exhibition of American and European art, including paintings, sculptures and decorative works from the 18th through the mid-20th century.
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ONGOING SATURDAYS
Gallery Tour
Starts at City Arts Factory, Central Business District 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Take a guided tour of four local galleries in the Downtown Arts District and learn about surprise gems along the way.
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ONGOING
The Tiffany Wing
Morse Museum of American Art, Winter Park Tue–Sat, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM; Sun, 1:00–4:00 PM Experience one of the largest collections of work by designer Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of the Tiffany’s founder, including his colored windows, jewels and stones.
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