From casual gatherings to black-tie balls, Central Florida non-profits and organizations offer a variety of events that entertain and inform. Here are some upcoming highlights. Click below to find out more information ...
September 2
The Orlando Museum of Art's 1st Thursdays event, Eclectic Knights II, taking place September 2 from 6 to 9pm, features artistic works created by University of Central Florida alumni and faculty. Admission is $10. For more information, call
407 896 4231 x260, or visit www.OMArt.org.
September 12
Enjoy a sneak peak at a fast-paced, hilarious whodunit that mixes a Hitchcock masterpiece with a classic spy novel and a little bit of Monty Python at Orlando Shakespeare's Theater Season Opener Gala. The celebration kick-offs their 22nd season. The event starts at 5 pm but visit www.orlandoshakes.org for more.
September 15
Family Services of Metro Orlando, a private nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities to create possibilities for children and families, will unveil the all-new 2011 Heart Gallery featuring touching portraits of children awaiting adoption. Contact 407-398-7332 or www.fsmetroorlando.org.
September 16 & 17
The annual Shaq's Mama Said Knock You Out Celebrity Golf Tourament and Soulful Mid-day Soiree to benefit the Odessa Chambliss Quality of Life Fund. Contact Deena Copeland at: 813-968-4934 ordeena.copeland@ngiusa.com.
September 18
Casa de Mexico, a non-profit benefiting Mexican farm workers and laborers in Central Florida, presents the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and guests at the Orlando Bob Carr Auditorium at 8pm. Tickets available at the box office at 407-770-0071 or through Casa de Mexico at 407-420-6896.
September 19
Please join the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida for its 7th Annual Golf Tournament at the LPGA Legends course in Daytona. Shotgun start is at 9 am. If you have any questions or need more information contact OCAF at ocaf@ocaf.org or 407-339-0024.
September 20
The 9th Annual Kids House Klassic scramble golf tournament will be hosted by Timacuan Golf Club in Lake Mary. Enjoy food, prizes, contests and silent auction. Please contact Kids House at (407) 324-3036 x237 or dearth@kidshouse.org.
September 23
The Women's Research Center at the University of Central Florida will host an opening reception for Joie de Vivre, a solo exhitbiton featuring the work of Central Florida artist and sculpture, Heather Sooder. The reception begins at 3 pm and is open to the public. www.womens.reserach.ucf.edu
September 24
Friends of Harriett host a fun-filled country/western night at Boot Scoot 'N Ballet benefitting the Orlando Ballet. The dinner and dance party kicks off at 6:30 pm at the Winter Park Civic Center. Contact Meredith at 407-774-967, or Lois at 407-788-7002.
September 24-25
Ballroom hits Central Florida with the JAMLANDO Dance Festival, 2010. Arthur Murray Dance Studios will host Central Florida's 5th Annual Ballroom Dance Competition. www.orlandoarthurmurray.com
September 25
Lighthouse Central Florida shines a light on vision loss at its annual Puttin' on the Ritz Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. For more information, please contact Margaret Henslee at mhenslee@lcf-fl.org or 407-898-2483 ext. 35.
October 1-3
Enjoy live entertainment at the 5th annual Winter Garden MusicFest 2010 produced by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation in Hisotric Downtown Winter Garden. Details are available at www.wintergardenmusicfest.com.
October 2
Help Orlando's most outrageous black tie event, Headdress Ball, celebrate its 21st! Held at the Hilton Orlando International Drive, the event benefits the Hope and Help Center of Central Florida. For tickets call 407-645-2577 ext. 111. www.headdressball.org.
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