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In 2017, you’ll get more of Seminole Magazine to enjoy— because we are expanding to 9 ISSUES this year! That means more coverage of our area’s interesting people, notable businesses and entertaining events—delivering stories about the things that matter most to the people of Seminole County. Look for these 2017 issues: January/February, March, April, May, June/July, August, September, October and November/December.

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CONTENTS • APRIL 2017

10 FEATURES 10

Gardens Gone Wild! Advice and inspiration from a horticulture expert at Central Florida Zoo

13 Home, Clean Home Tips and tricks for refreshing and reorganizing with a spring cleaning 18 Garden Go-Withs Ideas for accessorizing your garden

DEPARTMENTS LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

6 A Social Network Newcomers of Central Florida brings opportunities for socializing 7

A Love of Nature Wekiwa Springs State Park has a devoted volunteer

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 20 Artist Spotlight Henry Sinn’s mystical multimedia works 22 Keeping on Their Toes Behind the scenes at Orlando Ballet

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28 FOOD & DRINK 28 The Brunch Bunch Nearby spots for decadent brunches 31 Chef’s Recipe Spring pasta from F&D Kitchen & Bar

HOME & GARDEN

EXTRAS 16 Home Guide These local businesses serve Seminole homeowners 25

Orlando Philharmonic An upcoming program brings great music from science fiction films

26 Business Guide Seminole businesses you should know

32 Designed for Living A Star Wars themed home theater

36 Summer Camp Guide Options for your child’s summer enrichment

34 In the Backyard with Maisie Ideas for planning a secret garden

46 On the Scene Cars for the Cure VIP preparty and Taste of Oveido

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48 Cultural Calendar

35 Sleep Easy Advice for getting the sleep you need

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8 Wild Seminole Florida black bears in the neighborhood 27 Nancy Hecht Growing your own produce may save you money

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Growing Ideas APRIL 2017

ome people consider working in their gardens to be an onerous chore—they do it grudgingly because they appreciate the end result, or they pay a landscaping company to take care of it for them. Some just throw up their hands and neglect their landscape altogether—to be honest, there have been busy times in my life when I’ve done just that.

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But for many, gardening is a continuing pleasure and a passion, even such exertions as weeding, mulching, pruning and fertilizing. These are the people who continually plan improvements to their landscapes: new trees or plants, fixtures or hardscapes, and garden décor. For them, a garden is never finished; there are always new varieties or juxtapositions to try out, new ideas to incorporate, a new view to plan from curbside or window or lanai.

COPY EDITOR Nicole Brown COLUMNISTS Maisie Allen, Jay Exum, Nancy Hecht CONTRIBUTORS Sheryl Kraft Elise Breth Esteban Meneses Laureen M. Crowley Ashley Talmadge Nancy DeVault

Whatever your attitude toward the work of gardening, we’ve got information in this issue that can help you to improve your home’s “habitat.” For starters, look to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens for inspiration (p. 10). The zoo’s horticulture manager offers advice on varieties that work well in Seminole County landscapes. We’ve also got ideas for must-have products and décor to enliven your landscape (p. 18). Our gardening columnist, Maisie Allen, offers tips for creating a “secret garden” retreat on your property—even if you rent (p. 34).

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And we haven’t forgotten your home’s interior. It’s the time of year for spring cleaning, and we’ve got suggestions for breaking this mammoth task into manageable chunks (p. 13). We also bring design inspiration each month with our Designed for Living column—this issue, we look at a “stellar” home theater with a Star Wars theme (p. 32).

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If you’re looking for some cultural enrichment, we have some insight into the Orlando Ballet’s upcoming production (p. 22). We also explore the work of a very well-known local artist, Henry Sinn (p. 20), who is being given a retrospective exhibition starting this month at Crealdé School of Art. This issue also brings readers ideas for great brunch spots (p. 28), because who doesn’t love the opportunity to linger over a morning meal? And, of course, there are plenty of other interesting things to explore in our pages.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

A Social Network

A local women’s organization fosters friendships and raises money for area charities.

By Nancy DeVault

Newcomers of Central Florida seeks to engage women who may have recently experienced a life change, such as relocation, retirement or losing a spouse; however, it exists to serve both new and longstanding area residents from all walks of life. Established 25 years ago as the Maitland Welcome Wagon, the organization expanded farther into Seminole County and today, with its evolved name, serves nearly 200 members who reside within Central Florida’s tri-county region. The growth has been a simple grassroots endeavor. “Most members learn about us through word of mouth,” says Babine, who was invited to join by a friend after relocating following her husband’s retirement. “We have a variety of activities that seem to go along with everything for women,” says Babine, including weekly to monthly gatherings for arts events, a book club, gaming (bridge, bunco, Mah-Jongg and more), movie outings, potlucks and a luncheon series. The luncheons have featured various entertainers (artists, musicians, theater performers and magicians), authors and business women, such as Marla Weech, news anchor and reporter at Central Florida News 13. An annual membership costs $25, a portion of which benefits local charitable causes, but not,

says Babine, “any specific religious, business or political things.” Additional fundraisers are held twice annually to aid philanthropic projects. “We support The Russell Home, SafeHouse of Seminole, local food pantries, the troops, Arnold Palmer’s [children’s hospital] neonatal unit, the Seminole County school system and others,” says Babine.

Newcomers of Central Florida President Judy Babine (front right) and Luncheons Co-VPs Linda Gallagher and Ronnie Telzer with Marla Weech (front left), Central Florida News 13 anchor

Upcoming Events Details at NewcomersCFL.org Newcomers members who attended a tea at the Pine Castle Woman's Club in Orlando

Babine says she most values the care network that comes, when needed, from members of Newcomers of Central Florida. “It is a wonderful feeling to know that you have support. For example, I had an automobile accident this past year and was in a rehab center for months. During that time, so many cards came in that they took up two walls,” she says, adding that members often lend a hand to one another with transportation, meal trains and more. As the Newcomers of Central Florida website claims, “We have something for everyone, and if we don’t have anything that interests you, please join us and start your own group!” With such a welcoming attitude in a region where so many people have lately arrived from somewhere else, it’s easy to see why the organization has flourished for so many years.

April 13 Group tour at Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens April 20 Fashion show with Stein Mart at Heathrow Country Club April 27 Game day at Tuscawilla Country Club May 18 Installation and jewelry exchange at Stoneybrook Country Club May TBD Group outing at Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour Ongoing Monthly Activities Bridge (4th Wednesday), Bunco (4th Monday), Chick Flicks (last Tuesday), Couples Bunco (3rd Saturday), Dicey Bunkettes (2nd Friday), Euchre (1st Friday), Luncheon (monthly) and Mah-Jongg (Mondays)

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here are no strangers, just friends we haven’t met. This tagline perfectly describes the focus of Newcomers of Central Florida, Inc., according to the organization’s president, Judy Babine. “The mission is exclusively for friendship and social activities for women. We’re here for those who are looking for something to do,” says Babine, who has been a member for 17 years and serves on the board.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

Sharing a Love of Nature A local volunteer has been teaching park visitors about Florida’s flora and fauna for 20 years. By Laureen M. Crowley

on Philpott points to a scraggly plant with clumps of bright purple-pink berries growing alongside the nature center at Wekiwa Springs State Park. Most people look at it and see a weed, he explains. But Philpott knows better: The plant is called a beautyberry, and not only are the berries edible, but the leaves are a great insect repellent. The berries are full of seeds and somewhat difficult to eat, he adds, “but they’re packed with vitamins.” It’s one of many plants whose value is largely overlooked. Spanish moss, for example, isn’t full of insects when it’s hanging in the trees, contrary to popular belief. It’s actually quite clean and edible, and it can be boiled to produce an antibacterial drink, Philpott says.

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Philpott is wearing khaki shorts and a polo shirt embroidered with “Wekiva Wilderness Trust” on a day with temperatures in the 50s—chilly by Central Florida standards, but he describes it as “bracing.” He has been sharing such nuggets of knowledge with visitors to Wekiwa Springs several days a week, all year round, for 2 decades. His current volunteer gig started when he and one of his sons would spend Sunday mornings hiking parts of the park’s 30-plus miles of trails. One day, a member of the park staff observed that Philpott was at the park so often, he might as well volunteer. Philpott’s expertise in survival and edible flora and fauna began much earlier. A native of England, he spent 20 years as a senior correspondent for Reuters, the renowned international news service. He was often the only journalist accompanying military and other expeditions, during which he learned about survival techniques. At some point, he realized that about half of what he and others were carrying on the

Left: Don Philpott Above: Teaching a nature class

expeditions was food. That got him thinking about how they could find some of the food they needed instead of packing it all in. After leaving Reuters in 1988, Philpott launched several media companies, including a nature magazine titled Footloose and the Mediawise Communications public relations firm, whose international clients included Walt Disney World and NASA. He relocated to Central Florida to run Mediawise U.S. and moved “just up the road” from Wekiwa Springs. After he retired, he continued writing—he has written or coauthored more than 140 books. He usually writes in the evenings, leaving plenty of time during the day to volunteer. Philpott teaches classes focusing on “edible Florida” and basic survival to about 20 adults at a time. He conducts guided walks, talks with groups of schoolchildren, helps run the nature center and gives talks at other state parks. He is president of the Wekiva Wilderness Trust, which raises money to

support the park, and past president of Friends of Florida State Parks. He directs the LIFE program—Learning in Florida’s Environment—which buses students to Wekiwa Springs and other state parks for educational programs. Many Seminole County residents are missing out on “the real Florida,” Philpott contends, having only ever been to the park on a weekend when the area around the springfed swimming area is packed. Philpott is in the park “pretty much every day,” he says, and likes to get out on the river early in the morning, “when you see wildlife at its best.” Enjoying nature isn’t the only reason Philpott loves what he does. “I like to pass on knowledge—hopefully not in a pompous way,” he says. “A lot of the stuff I know is interesting.” On the flip side, he enjoys learning, whether that means seeing a plant or animal he hasn’t seen before or having an interesting conversation with park visitors. “You learn something new every time you come in here,” Philpott says.

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WILD SEMINOLE • THE FLORIDA BLACK BEAR

Bears in the Neighborhood

The black bear’s remarkable resurgence in Florida has caused challenges for Seminole County homeowners. By Jay Exum

Bears have benefited from a statewide land acquisition and conservation strategy, and their resurgence in the Wekiva to Ocala wildlife corridor is a good illustration of that. This corridor includes the Ocala National Forest, Seminole State Forest and the 35,000 acres associated with state-owned lands around the Wekiva River, its tributaries and network of springs. A recently completed population assessment done by the University of Tennessee for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission showed that this central population of bears had increased to almost 1,200 bears in 2015—a dramatic recovery for a species listed as threatened until 2012. For neighborhoods like mine in western Seminole County, interactions with bears have increased concurrently with this regionwide population expansion. Some of these

interactions have been annoying and others even threatening and harmful. How is it possible that bears are both an indicator of pristine wilderness and a nuisance in suburban environments? Bears are supremely adaptable and remarkably attracted to high-calorie human food, which, until recently, had been far too accessible, particularly on garbage pickup days. On top of that, the landscape in our 30-year-old community provides good bear habitat when native and ornamental plants bear fruit. It is replete with oak trees that produce reliable mast (acorns) that bears can easily devour from roads and sodded lawns. We have planted (and we fertilize) exotic palms with profuse fruit, bird of paradise trees that are irresistible to bears, and other ornamentals that bears forage on or sleep in. Bears feeding on acorns or palm fruit is generally accepted in my neighborhood so long as they don’t aggressively interact with humans or pets. When their behavior has been unacceptable, the disturbance has typically been related to sources of human food. So almost 2 years ago, my homeowner’s association and a few others in Seminole County implemented BearWise programs that included purchasing bear-resistant trashcans, requiring that garage doors remain closed at all times, and implementing policies related to bird feeders, outdoor grills and the storage of pet food. Although bears still regularly lumber past

the game cameras that I monitor at my house on the edge of the Wekiva forest, the number of nuisance interactions in our neighborhood has clearly diminished since we implemented BearWise. Today, when bears are observed in our community, their movements immediately generate Facebook posts on the neighborhood page—and the bears’ movements can almost be monitored in real time. It is clear from the comments that these observations are, for the most part, positive, safe and respectful. It is exhilarating to me to know that the conservation strategy initiated in the Wekiva to Ocala wildlife corridor and across the state has resulted in a resurgence of the local black bear population. The use of bear-resistant trash cans and the implementation of BearWise programs appear to be successful at reducing the number of nuisance interactions with bears. The objective of these programs is to discourage bears from lingering in neighborhoods and to eliminate access to unnatural foods. With continued efforts to manage artificial food sources, we can sustain bears in wildlife corridors and strike a balance between habitat protection and occasional forays into adjacent neighborhoods. Jay H. Exum, Ph.D., is a wildlife biologist and board member of the Friends of the Wekiva River and the Florida Wildlife Federation.

For more information on BearWise programs or to implement a program in your neighborhood, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at BearManagement@MyFWC.com.

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he Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) has probably been the subject of more conversations, controversies, protests and political discussions in the last 5 years than in the previous 200. The bear is an iconic animal: on the one hand feared as a vicious predator, and on the other hand, the mascot of a sluggish economy. Bears are enigmatic in that they epitomize wildness and serve as a keystone species for mature, interconnected, natural landscapes. But, as we know from extensive news coverage over the last 5 years, particularly here in Seminole County, bears have infiltrated some of our neighborhoods, trespassed in our garages and, unfortunately, attacked people and dogs.

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Gardens IDEAS FOR THE LANDSCAPE

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The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens offers home garden inspiration. By Nancy DeVault

n the edge of Lake Monroe, discover a vibrant tropical park filled with more than 580 animals representing 205 species roaming among a diverse, lush landscape of native plants, cypress groves and artistic elements. The Central Florida Zoo originally operated out of the Sanford Fire Department in the 1920s with a small collection of animals left by a circus. Its present-day location opened in 1975 under the direction of famed zookeeper Jack Hanna and, in 2007, established its Zoo Horticulture Department to grow enchanting flora for both its fauna and garden-savvy guests.

“It takes a lot of hard work, especially during the summertime when it’s very hot and strenuous,” declares Miceli. To get the job done, she focuses on the nine principles of Florida-friendly landscaping as defined by University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension: (1) right plant, right place; (2) water efficiently; (3) fertilize appropriately; (4) mulch; (5) attract wildlife; (6) manage yard pests responsibly; (7) recycle yard waste; (8) reduce storm water runoff; and (9) protect the waterfront. “This helps us maintain plants with less fertilizer and pesticides,” says Miceli, who encourages home growers to also adopt these codes.

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Any homeowner can attest that yard work is challenging, but imagine the demand of planning and maintaining 16 sprawling acres—the proper portion of the zoo’s 132 acres (mostly wetlands). Horticulture manager Erin Miceli relies on minimal staff and volunteers to execute diverse functions such as landscape development and upkeep, plant-to-animal interactions and more.

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IDEAS FOR THE LANDSCAPE

THE ZOO’S WILD GROWTH The Botanical Gardens contain several themed or “destination” gardens. The Spiny Garden was first to open, in 2007. “It is filled with plants that have thorns or spikes as defense mechanisms against predators,” Miceli explains. “Some plants featured are cacti, citrus trees, bougainvillea, bromeliads, crown of thorns, bunya-bunya pine and the everimpressive floss silk trees, which bloom with abundant pink and white flowers in the fall.” The zoo’s second (and most elaborate) themed space, the Butterfly Garden, aligns with Miceli’s specialty: pollinators. “Monarchs are reaching critical endangerment, and we want to help protect them,” Miceli explains. This garden was designed to attract butterflies and other native pollinators, including hummingbirds, bees, bats and even the dreaded wasp. “[Some] bees are already listed as endangered. We need pollinators to stick around to properly pollinate our plants and vegetables. Most foods [that people consume] are pollinated by bees, so it is important to provide nectar sources for them,” she adds. The landscape design encompasses everything a butterfly requires to complete its life cycle, with attention to wind protection, water features, sun and shade, host plants for eggs and caterpillars, and nectarproducing flowers.

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The Children’s Nature Play Garden opened in 2015 as a space for youth to explore plants and insects through sensory stations. Children see colorful butterflies and floral shapes, touch foliage textures, smell floral aromas, hear sounds of wind-blown bamboo and grass, and learn about tasty plants and herbs. The new Health and Wellness Garden officially opens its gates to the public this month, featuring edible and medicinal plants, herbs, flowers and fruits. “Wellness” examples include mosquito-repellent plants in a potted display and a walk-through “Gourd Tunnel.” As with the Children’s Nature Play Garden, guests are encouraged to utilize their senses for exploration. The newest garden also enables nutrition collaboration with the zookeepers. “The edible garden is also used for animal enrichment—especially the

Clockwise from top left: Passionfl wer; Monarch and Gulf Fritalary nectaring on a spinach tree; bee on an orange blossom; bromeliads

herbs—for pretty much all of our animals, though mainly our primates, hoofstock and birds,” Miceli says. Landscaping of animal habitats demands considerable care to plant the right vegetation to ensure safety and sustainability. “Whenever feasible, we choose plants that mimic the animal’s natural environments, to include plants native from their climate of origin. The first thing that we look at is plant toxicity, for the animal’s safety,” says Miceli. “When we plant an edible native, like a banana tree, it’s okay if an animal wants to eat it, but we have to plan for replenishment.” Plant propagation occurs at “Fort Hort,” playfully short for “fortress of horticulture,” the Botanical Gardens nursery dedicated

PollinatorAttracting Plants The following are recommended for local gardeners by Central Florida Zoo horticulturist Erin Miceli. For more information, consult the Florida Native Plant Society. Butterfly larval hosts are indicated by an asterisk. • Beautyberry • Black-eyed Susan • Blanket fl wer • Blazing star • Blue porterweed • Calamint • Carolina wild petunia* • Coral honeysuckle • Dotted horsemint/ Beebalm • Dune sunfl wer • Firebush • Holly*

• Milkweed* • Native lantana • Passion vine* • Privet cassia or senna* • Purple conefl wer • Rosinweed • Scarlet rose mallow • Simpson stopper • Spanish needle* • Stokes aster • Sunshine mimosa • Tickseed • Tropical sage

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For experienced gardeners up for a challenge, Miceli suggests a spinach tree, a fast-growing leafy shrub pollinator, though nonnative. “It’s very attractive, with dark green color, interesting leaves and delicate white flowers in bloom early spring to late fall.” She cautions that the stems and leaves have a milky white sap containing an acid and advises gardeners to wear gloves to avoid burns when handling the plant. In recent years, Florida’s citrus has been compromised by citrus greening disease, a bacterium that affects the ripening. Miceli encourages home gardeners to instead plant “alternative crops”: “At the zoo, for example, we have a huge loquat tree [also known as Japanese plum], pomegranate trees and papaya trees. Papayas are easy to grow in Central Florida and quick to produce fruit.” She offers this encouragement: “All gardens are a work in progress! You never have a garden that is done, because it changes with the seasons and so on.” Visitors to Central Florida Zoo can enjoy Miceli’s works in progress throughout the year. Nancy DeVault is an Orlando area freelance writer, editor and PR pro. She enjoys fitness the outdoors, news, travel and baby giggles.

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Miceli developed a list of pollinators that home horticulturists can plant (see sidebar), such as the firebush, a lowmaintenance, drought-tolerant option reaching the size of a large shrub or small tree, up to 30 feet. “It’s an easy-care plant to attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies; but it also produces berries,” Central Florida Zoo's horticulture manager which provide food for birds Erin Miceli and wildlife, says Miceli. “It is attractive, with orange to red tubular flowers that bloom for most of year. After the flowers come the berries.”

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SPRING CLEANING

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Time for spring cleaning? These tips turn drudgery into delight. By Ashley Talmadge

s the heat of summer approaches, there’s no better time to thin our closets, air out carpets and mattresses, and swab every nook and cranny. In addition to freshening and perking up our home, spring cleaning is an opportunity to purge unneeded items and do annual household maintenance. Some seem to love digging in, decluttering and disinfecting. The rest of us? We need a little advice from the experts to make spring cleaning a breeze:

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GARDEN ACCESSORIES

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To be sure, the main star of any garden or landscape will always be the lush, well-tended plants. But a “well-dressed” garden will always look better when paired with the perfect accessories! Here’s an assortment of ideas to help you outfit your garden to perfection.

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Woodlands Imports Cranes Animal Garden Statue This attractive statue comes in two heights: 43 inches and 40 inches. These graceful birds have a gazing ball in the middle section. (Lowes; $71.15)

Excellent for small patios, decks, condos and apartments, this raised garden bed eliminates bending over while gardening. (Lowes; $201)

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Silver Metal Watering Can What garden would be complete without an attractive watering can? Able to hold 2 gallons, this classic style is both weather and rust resistant. (Home Depot; $24.98)

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ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT • ARTIST PROFILE

Henry Sinn

Mixed-media works explore the mystical and primal aspects of life.

By Esteban Meneses COURTESY OF HENRY SINN (TOP); BARBARA TIFFANY (BOTTOM)

riven by a strong sense of color and a grasp of texture, mixed-media artist Henry Sinn leans primarily on intuition. Yet the impetus behind his artwork is his sensibility to relationships and spirituality. His paintings, drawings and sculptures take a romanticized view of different aspects of his own life. At heart, Sinn’s artwork draws from a primordial need for creativity that requires an assortment of multilayered media to fully come to the surface. “I sort of feel and let it go with me, rather than having a total concept,” Sinn says, groping for the right words to describe his fusion of method and spontaneity. “I keep creating until, I hope, I have achieved something I like.” Born in Central Florida in 1956, Sinn has reaped the benefits of his lasting relationship with famous local artist Grady Kimsey, whom he met in 1972 at Seminole Community College (now Seminole State College). “Grady helped me become an artist, rather than just learn how to paint,” Sinn says. The teacher–student relationship blossomed into a mentorship, and ultimately a lifelong friendship. Sinn’s artistic style was sparked in part by Kimsey’s individualized approach to teaching: “He sees what students are interested in and how each student can work, rather than

saying ‘Now we’re going to do this style.’ He would help the students intuit what their needs were. That’s why he’s such a great teacher.” Soon after earning a B.A. in painting from Rollins College in 1979, Sinn exhibited his work at the Winter Park Art Festival and other local art shows. This was soon followed by commissions. “I was successful that I could sell the work; it was a lucky break for me and happened fairly quickly,” he says. Since 1981, Sinn has had 12 solo shows, exhibiting his artwork throughout the Southeast and enjoying excursions in the 1980s and ’90s to Houston galleries where his work was featured.

Top: “Atlantean” Bottom: Henry Sinn

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terminal of the Orlando International Airport. Measuring 17 by 94 feet, Sinn’s mosaic, “Field of Ferns,” consists of patterned hard tile—on which thousands of daily travelers walk. “It was a matter of designing and picking out tiles and the right colors and shades of green,” he says, explaining his focus on Central Florida’s ferns and foliage. Sinn has also worked with bronze; his cast metal sculpture “Fly Away” is a single bronze casting (resting on a base of African wood) shaped like a head with a flying figure growing out of it. The imagery describes a thinker whose runaway daydreams represent escapism, he explains, “another part of you that wants to fly away to freedom.”

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“So much of my work is an assembly of different material,” Sinn says. The variety of mixed media at his disposal allows him to experiment with depth and layers. For example, “Last Night in Summer,” from 1983, belongs to a series of multidimensional pieces that prominently pull the foreground against a background decorated by found and assorted objects, such as twigs, nails, foil, beads, fabric and shards of broken glass. In the work, oil paint on an elevated stiff board depicts a man with a naked torso and a woman with a blue dress; their blond hair is textured so thickly that it bulges out. “Survivor,” from the same collection, portrays a man on a makeshift boat, also protruding from the foreground. Sinn crumpled the red canvas of the boat to give it lifelike texture. The painted background is decorated with rhinestones and glass from broken beer bottles. Sinn says the work represents the endurance of traumatic episodes in one’s life. Almost 30 years after creating “Survivor,” Sinn would endure one such episode, when a medical emergency in 2014 caused him to retire early from his position as director of painting and drawing at Crealdé School of Art. He had worked at Crealdé since 2006, preparing exhibits, designing painting classes, and teaching.

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“I’m more low-key now; I’m more relaxed about life in general. Probably when we’re young—it’s all that adrenaline pushing forward, but now I feel more like this music,” he says, referring to Brian Eno’s “Music for Airports”—a 1978 ambient album designed to soothe the tension at busy airport terminals—which wafts through his living room speakers. “Life gets rearranged sometimes, which I guess is fine. What else is the alternative?” “A Look Back/Coming Back: Works by Henry Sinn,” a retrospective of Sinn’s work and new pieces, opens at Crealdé’s Showalter Hughes Community Gallery on April 28 with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m., and continues through July 29. 600 St. Andrews Blvd, Winter Park; 407.671.1886; Crealde.org Esteban Meneses is an Orlando-based freelance writer covering music and the arts. A graduate student of humanities at Rollins College in Winter Park, Esteban is a member of the Music Critics Association of North America.

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ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT • ORLANDO BALLET

Keeping on Their Toes What does it take for the Orlando Ballet to stage a new production? Here’s a look behind the scenes. By Laureen Crowley

onths of planning, weeks of learning choreography, days of fine-tuning and polishing—and more pointe shoes than most audience members imagine—all go into creating a performance like Orlando Ballet’s production of “A Cinderella Story,” a “retro retelling” of the classic fairytale to be performed in early May at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.

For a new, original work, Hill says, “typically it’s one choreographer who will have a concept and who will create everything from the steps to the scenic design.” Depending on the budget, one or more designers will be hired to carry out the choreographer’s vision for sets, props, costumes, wigs and makeup. For an existing work, not only has the choreography been danced before, but the sets and other components of the physical production also have been created before. In the case of “A Cinderella Story,” the elements are coming from all over North America. Choreographer Val Caniparoli is from California, the physical sets and costumes are from Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the director and dancers are in Central Florida,

Orlando Ballet's May production, "A Cinderella Story," is a fresh take on the classic tale

and the score is by a renowned Broadway composer, the late Richard Rodgers. The choreographer won’t be staging the performance, Hill said, but he did travel to Orlando in February to determine the casting. “He was here for a week, basically watching the company in class and in rehearsals [for another ballet] to determine who is right for which role.” It’s typical for a choreographer to do the casting, Hill explains, and in the case of “A Cinderella Story,” it’s all the more important: “It’s a very large cast, and it’s very specific casting.” The cast is so big that many of the 50 or so dancers of the Orlando Ballet—including the primary company, second company, and upper-level students at the Orlando Ballet School—will play multiple roles.

“A lot of the people who are one role in first act will be a different role in second act—unless that character is in the second act as well,” Hill says. Further complicating the casting, each character needs an understudy— someone who will also learn the role just in case he or she has to fill in. “There’s so many different characters—there’s a cat and there’s a penguin…” Wait, what? A penguin? In Cinderella? “Yeah, all kinds of stuff,” laughs Hill. “The choreographer is a friend of mine. When you know him as a person you understand how he could make this ballet. He’s adding a lot of different elements. It’s very, very fun, and a lot of good dancing too.” The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is where “A Cinderella Story” began about 15 years ago,

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Exactly how a production all comes about depends, for starters, on the type of work, explains Robert Hill, the ballet company’s artistic director. “Are you creating something brand new—a world premiere? Or are you creating a program of choreographies that already exist—by either choreographers that are no longer with us, or current contemporary choreographers?”

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ORLANDO BALLET • ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT when that company commissioned Caniparoli to create a jazzy, be-bop version of the classic tale. And so it’s ideal for professionals from that company to come work with the Orlando Ballet.

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First, they work with Orlando Ballet staff to develop a rehearsal schedule. “Because they’ve done this before, they know how many hours it takes, they know how many weeks it takes, and it’s down to a science,” says Hill. The dancers have 4 or 5 weeks, working Tuesday through Saturday, 9 to 5, to learn the choreography and rehearse the performance. “The ideal scenario is that you would have a week at the end of getting everything taught to actually have time to coach it and clean it,” Hill says. Making the rented sets and props work also takes some coordination between the company providing them and the company performing. “You can’t just send a box full

Robert Hill working with the dancers

of props and go ‘here,’ ” for example, without detailing what characters use which props, and how, Hill explains. When costumes are rented, as in this case, they need to be tailored and fitted to the individual dancers—and in such a way that

the dancers can move well. Having a wardrobe that suits the time and place of the piece and is still danceable is “a huge, important part of the process,” says Hill. And the costumes are not the only part of the dancers’ wardrobes that are of premium

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ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT • ORLANDO BALLET

Robert Hill, Orlando Ballet's artistic director

concern. Says Hill, “I think another thing people don’t really have an understanding of is the women and their pointe shoes—how many they go through in a season.” Pointe shoes are those specially designed shoes that enable ballerinas to dance gracefully on the tips of their toes. The dance company provides the shoes, which have to be replaced frequently.

All the preparation, learning, rehearsing and polishing of the performances would be fruitless without an audience to dance it for. Attracting that audience is a continual process that begins long before the lineup is even announced before the beginning of a season. In fact, throughout the 8 years he has been with the Orlando Ballet, Hill has been envisioning what he calls “the progression of the repertory.” That repertory—the collection of works that a company performs—comprises the five main-stage productions a year, plus several smaller performances.

“I think it makes sense for the presentation of repertory to also have a progression and not just be arbitrary. It’s something that’s going to be satisfying for attracting dancers to come and dance in this company—which is happening—and to help educate the public that we want to keep coming back to all of our shows,” Hill says. Hill believes “A Cinderella Story” will be one of those shows that will make audiences wonder what the company will do next. “I know, because the choreographer has staged it in so many different companies around the world, that it’s a hit. It’s a proven hit.” See “A Cinderella Story” on May 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. and May 7 at 2 p.m. at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando. Tickets are available at DrPhillipsCenter.org or the venue’s box office.

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“It’s really dangerous for them to dance on broken shoes,” says Hill. It’s not unheard of for a prima ballerina to wear out a pair of pointe shoes in a single performance, so the costs quickly add up. Hill notes that Orlando Ballet is hoping to find a sponsor to provide pointe shoes.

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ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC

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Orlando Philharmonic Explores the Final Frontier

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An actor, author and accomplished director, Jonathan Frakes is a man of many hats. Perhaps best known to “Star Trek” fans as Commander William T. Riker on seven seasons and three motion pictures in the “Star Trek:

The Next Generation” franchise, Frakes has carved out a distinctive niche for himself as a versatile talent in Hollywood. Following several guest appearances on television series such as “Fantasy Island,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Eight Is Enough” early in his career, Frakes landed the role of Commander Riker on the second “Star Trek” series, a late 1980s update of the iconic 1960s-era television series. As second in command to Patrick Stewart’s Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Frakes’ portrayal of William Riker led the Starship Enterprise through seven seasons and three films. His characterization endeared Riker to fans young and old, making him one of the most beloved characters in the Star Trek pantheon.

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Performances are on Saturday, April 15 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Bob Carr Theater in downtown Orlando. Tickets can be purchased online at OrlandoPhil.org or from the Orlando Philharmonic Box Office at The Plaza Live (425 N Bumby Ave, Orlando; 407.770.0071), open Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets are priced from $21, plus applicable fees; student tickets are half price in certain levels with a valid student ID.

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Join us for an exciting voyage and experience like never before, live sci-fi and space-themed music from Star Wars, Superman, E.T., 2001: Space Odyssey, Star Trek and more! Narrated by none other than Commander William T. Riker of the Starship Enterprise, Jonathan Frakes.

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cience fiction and space travel have never been more exciting than they will be in the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s salute to famous space movies and superheroes. From “Lost in Space” to “E.T.,” from “Star Trek” to “Star Wars,” join us as we journey through space and time with the help of Commander William T. Riker of the Starship Enterprise, Jonathan Frakes. With dramatic narration by Frakes, the concert will be conducted by Jack Everly and feature soprano Kristen Plumley.

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The Sweet Chalet Learn, create, bake and shop for everything you’ll need to make your next sugar masterpiece. We are the one and only cake and sugar arts supply store serving all Central Florida bakers. We are excited to share with you our passion. Join us for a sugar art class taught by industry leaders, or come visit our retail store. Whatever you choose, we’re sure to delight the baker in you!

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Giovanni’s We are proud to serve you only the finest Italian foods, prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Excellent service in an enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere. Family owned and operated. We serve lunch and dinner. Having a party or hosting an event? Giovanni’s catering services offers a delicious menu of Italian dishes. Five Central Florida locations for your convenience. 875 Rinehart Rd • Lake Mary 407.330.4350 • GiovannisRestaurant.com 4250 Alafaya Trl • Oviedo 407.359.5900 • GiovannisRestaurant.com

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Nancy Hecht, CFP • FINANCIAL PLANNING

Can a Green Thumb Save You Some Green?

LET’S GET BAKING WITH THE SWEET CHALET SHOPPE

o you have a green thumb? I do not, but my husband does. He loves growing orchids, pineapples and bananas. We eat the fruits that come from his gardens, but now he wants to branch out. My question is: will it save us money in the long run? Starting gardens in Florida takes a lot of work and prep. We have raised beds— that is, large wood-encased sections of the garden, filled with the proper type of soil for planting produce. All the expense of setting up a garden—wood, gravel or other hardscape elements, plus soil, mulch, fertilizers and more— must be taken into account when trying to figure out if you can save more green than you would spend. The good thing is, once everything is set up, there is very little recurring cost. Let’s look at what might be cost effective to grow. We eat a lot of salads, and lettuces and spinach are easy to care for, fast growing and replenish quickly. This could be a big money saver. Tomatoes in Florida can be tricky. You have to start them in September after the summer season or in February after the cool season; it is just too hot for them to grow during our summers. But tomatoes also grow quickly and plentifully—what you cannot eat right away is great for drying or storing in your favorite oil.

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It seems like any type of herb grows like mad in Florida—our rosemary plants took over a whole bed because they grow and spread so fast. If you often use herbs in your cooking, growing your own and using as needed may yield considerable savings, since they are expensive to buy at the supermarket and most recipes call for much less than the quantities they are typically sold in, leading to waste. Anyone who has been to Zellwood knows that sweet corn can be grown in Florida. However, you need a lot of room to grow corn; this may not be the best choice for most backyard gardeners. If you want to grow your own food, learn what will work for your location. Then grow things you like to eat that are simple to care for and provide a good yield. That green in your garden will surely save you some green.

Nancy Hecht is a Certified Financial Planner™ and an Investment Advisory Representative with Certified Advisory Corp, a fee-only Investment Advisor in Altamonte Springs.

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FOOD&DRINK • BRUNCH SPOTS

The Brunch Bunch

Enjoy a midmorning feast at these spots for decadent brunches in Seminole County— and beyond. By Nancy DeVault

or so many of us, breakfasts are a few bites gobbled during a frantic morning rush and lunches are wan leftovers or takeout eaten at our desks. Maybe that’s why elaborate brunches on lazier days seem so alluring. Whether you’re craving traditional brunch classics or new flavorful finds, these area restaurants are serving up tasty combinations of breakfast and lunch to satisfy your weekend hunger. And, of course, you can always make brunch really pop with a bubbly mimosa or bold Bloody Mary—or two.

Seasons 52 (Altamonte Springs)

Known for seasonally driven menus, fresh flavors and decedent dessert shooters, Seasons 52 cooked up its Sunday Brunch (10 a.m.–1 p.m.) concept last year featuring five health-conscious choices. The ambience is as inviting as the food, bustling with an open kitchen and patio seating. “Brunch is inherently a social occasion, so we start with a brunch menu that’s centered on incredible food that’s exciting to taste, share and celebrate with friends and family,” says Caitlin Brown, marketing rep for the Dardenowned restaurant.

brown sugar pecans, and Smoked Salmon Flatbread with horseradish crèma. Sip on a signature brunch beverage like the Shrubby Mary—organic tomato vodka, housemade tomato–celery shrub and sriracha. Other options include a prosecco and freshsqueezed orange juice Mimosa, or a refreshing white peach or raspberry Prosecco Bellini.

Clockwise from top: Seasons 52's Shakshuka, Shrubby Mary and Vegetable Frittata

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Three dishes are prepared with pastureraised eggs: Vegetable Frittata, loaded with veggies and served with sriracha hollandaise; Shakshuka, a spicy baked egg and tomato dish topped with chorizo and feta; and S52 Eggs Benedict, a classic enhanced with (optional) poached lobster. The menu also features Brick Oven Brioche French Toast with blueberryinfused maple syrup and whiskey-smoked

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BRUNCH SPOTS • FOOD&DRINK

The Tennessee Truffle (Sanford)

Originally designed as a temporary breakfast and lunch pop-up, this fairly new (and now permanent) eatery aims to “bring out the South in everyone that walks in our door,” says chef Nat Russell, who prefers to forgo fanciness for a more welcoming brunch (Tuesday–Saturday) experience. “I myself feel many places can be kind of stuffy for a family with small children. We have blackboard-style tables which are fun for the children—and adults! I’m from Memphis, so I like the restaurant to always have that Old South feel with taffy, moon pies and pickled produce while playing the blues or old rock and roll,” Russell says.

Clockwise: Inside dining at Rock & Brews, Purple Rain Drops and Lick It Up French Toast

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Tennessee Truffle's Biscuits and Gr vy

The Tennessee Truffle’s most popular brunch item is Biscuits and Gravy: flaky, buttery pastry smothered in rich pork and fennel dressing. Each dish includes palate-pleasing surprises such as golden raisins in the Collard Greens, seasoned ramps (a wild onion) in the Creamed Corn, and bacon fat in the Macaroni and Tomato. If you’re craving a second round of biscuits, order the Chocolate Gravy Biscuit, finished with smoked salt.

Rock & Brews (Oviedo)

This American cuisine chain, owned by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of the band Kiss, rocks brunch time with a lineup of craft beers, big-screen TVs tuned to sports events, and its Backstage Brunch (weekends, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.). The walls are lined with rock and roll memorabilia and dishes are titled with musical namesakes. Nosh on one of three Double Platinum Breakfast Pizzas: veggie, meat or customized toppings. Stay rock-star cool with either brunchstyle alcoholic beverages or fresh lemonades (lemon, raspberry or blood orange). And enjoy an encore course of Purple Rain Drops, chocolate-filled French donuts drizzled with raspberry sauce and cream.

Limo Cycle (Sanford)

Need a power breakfast? This 15-passenger tour “bus” coasts to Sunday Funday Brunch (12–2 p.m.) with an energetic twist: passengers pedal in tandem to propel the vehicle with people power. “It’s a great way to spend the afternoon exploring downtown historic Sanford,” says owner (and designated driver) Steve Tishman, who dishes out local historical facts en route to three eateries plus scenic spots such as Fort Mellon Park and the waterfront docks. Pedalers are treated to pastries and mimosas onboard between stops, which may include Celery City (try an

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This “true Central Florida culinary experience” with locally sourced produce, beef and seafood now serves brunch 7 days a week (7 a.m.–2 p.m.). Nosh on grapefruit brûlée, white cheddar and bacon scones, and blue crab deviled eggs.

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This modern homage to a classic French brasserie, ensconced in the Bank of America Building in downtown Orlando, has a craft coffee bar to rev up your day. At Sunday brunch (10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), order a nitro cold brew coffee (on tap) to go with such offerings as chicken liver pâte, brioche French toast and pastries.

Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House (De Leon Springs) This DIY pancake house, inside De Leon Springs State Park, outfits guests with two kinds of homemade batter to flip fl pjacks on a tabletop grill. Personalize your pancakes with mix-ins such as bananas, apples and chocolate chips, and enhance your meal with optional breakfast meats, eggs and other go-withs. Nancy DeVault is an Orlando-area freelance writer, editor and PR pro obsessed with boating, morning news programs, running, shoes, travel, and snuggles from her baby boy.

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CHEF'S RECIPE • FOOD&DRINK

Spring Pappardelle Pasta Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 24 oz fresh pappardelle pasta 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2–3 shaved shallots 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded 8 tbsp butter, cubed 2–4 oz crème fraîche

Spring vegetable options (2 cups total): • Romanesco, cut into smaller florets and lightly blanched (briefly boiled in salted water) • Spring onion, cut into quarters and lightly roasted with olive oil, salt and pepper • Fresh fava beans, blanched to loosen the outer skin for removal • Easter egg radish, quartered and lightly roasted with olive oil, salt, pepper and a little lemon juice • Ramps, grilled or pickled • Fiddleheads, cleaned and sautéed in brown butter

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8 oz ricotta cheese, preferably homemade (if store bought, spring for the good stuff)

pring is the time for the earliest arriving fresh vegetables to take pride of place on the dinner table. Brimming with delicate spring vegetables, this pasta dish from F&D Kitchen & Bar in Lake Mary is a fitting tribute to the season. It starts with some of the first vegetables to poke through the warming soil up north—delicacies such as spring onions (which resemble scallions but have a more pronounced small onion bulb

near the root), ramps (also similar to scallions but with broad, smooth leaves at the top) and/ or fiddleheads (tightly scrolled young fronds of a fern). Add to that options such as the tasty cousin of broccoli and cauliflower called romanesco, fresh (not dried) fava beans, and Easter egg radishes (a brightly colored round variety), and toss with some fresh pappardelle in a light, creamy sauce, and you have a festive dish that celebrates the essence of spring.

PREPARATION 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. 2.

In a large sauté pan, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the shallots until caramel- ized, then add prepared spring vegetables of your choosing and cook over medium heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Add the Parmesan, then add the butter cubes one at a time until incorporated. Remove from heat until pasta is ready. 4.

Add the fresh pappardelle pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, then remove and drain. Add the pasta to the sauté pan with the vegetables and toss.

Return the sauté pan to the stove on low heat. Stir in 2 oz of the crème fraîche, then add more as needed until a light creami- ness is achieved. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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HOME&GARDEN • DESIGNED FOR LIVING

A Home Theater

Out of This World A well-designed theme adds a new dimension to home entertainment. By Elise Breth

t first glance, this home theater appears to be located in a galaxy far, far away, but it is actually right here in the heart of Central Florida. Vacation home owners Evans and Mary Soiros enlisted the design expertise of Suzanne Nichols Design Group to create a galactic masterpiece where guests are entertained even before the screen turns on.

Upon entering the theater, you immediately know “the force is strong with this one.” It’s as if you’re on board a Star Wars ship and are ready to take your seat for a journey through the

galaxy. There are three “blast doors” that appear to open into different rooms of a ship—an illusion created with multidimensional wall decals of life-sized Star Wars characters. In the back of the room, Darth Vader and two Storm Troopers stand 6 feet tall, poised for battle. An unassuming 6-foot C-3PO decal and 3-foot R2-D2 appear to the left of the theater. Overseeing things from the right side of the theater is a 7-foot-tall Chewbacca. The trim bordering the decals is bumped out to help enhance the multidimensional

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Decorating is all about creating a visual experience that can transform any space into something magical. Alisha Nichols of Suzanne

Nichols Design Group specializes in home theater design and themed rooms. She says the Soiros family envisioned a home theater that was unique and personalized to their tastes and interests. “The Soiros family loves Star Wars and family movie night, so it was really important to them that their family, guests and renters have this special room to enjoy.”

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The Soiros family’s permanent residence is in Chicago, but they look forward to bringing their three children, family and friends to their Central Florida getaway as often as possible. Like most out-of-state homeowners, they rent their home to families and businesses seeking upscale accommodations near all the main attractions and conveniently located between the east and west coast. Creating a galactic experience for family and visitors was their inspiration behind their home theater. They desired a place where their family and guests can relax and “be one with the force” without ever leaving the pleasurable comforts of home. Elise Breth is a freelance writer with a background in marketing and public relations. She lives in Central Florida with her husband and two young children.

illusion. LED rope lighting is set behind the trim, creating a soft, warm glow that appears to dance off the zodiac-blue wall color. “We chose the zodiac blue because it’s easy on the eyes and allows the decals to shine as the focal points of the room,” says Nichols.

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For Nichols, it’s all about a focus on detail and creating a true visual experience with relaxation in mind. To make visitors feel like they are traveling through the galaxy, she recreated outer space by installing fiber optic twinkle lights into the 11-foot recessed ceiling. “It feels as if you are gazing through an open window and makes the room feel larger,” she says. Comfort is crucial for home entertainment. Eight tufted-leather Klaussner chairs effortlessly recline with the touch of a button, allowing viewers the option to kick back, relax and enjoy the view both on screen and above. Equally impressive as the decor is the automation used to operate the video and audio components. The technology used in the Soiros home is operated from a Logitech Harmony Ultimate remote that controls the Epson 5030 projector, Sony audio receiver, Blu-ray player and control panel. John Pullen, owner of Comfort Technology, Inc., says these types of home theaters are a popular custom home addition, especially for high-end vacation rental properties like the Soiros’ local home. “Almost all the homes in Reunion have a home theater system, and we install these regularly all over Central Florida,” Pullen says.

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HOME&GARDEN • IN THE BACKYARD WITH MAISIE

Secret Garden The

By Maisie Allen

e all share an intrinsic need for a special sanctuary. As kids, hiding out in closets, boxes or even under the bed satisfied the occasional need for a feeling of safety. That need never goes away. Secret gardens can offer that same feeling of security, plus so much more. With a hidden garden retreat, you can create a little space of solitude, curiosity or giggly fun that surrounds you and your family with wonderful scents and the sound of natural rustling—a place that dapples warming sun or offers comfort with cool shade and a light breeze. Even families who rent their homes can create such a garden simply by using pretty containers.

Design should also include a tapering into existing gardens. Alphonse Karr clumping bamboo would work well for both the walls and the tapering, and it does not spread rampantly as other bamboos may

do. Red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is a lovely Florida native that adds year-round greenery and texture to your landscape. With attractive, dense foliage, it’s often used as a wind break or a screen; use sparingly. This is Florida, so remember to keep the garden loosely designed for air circulation. Buy the biggest plants you can afford, since they will delineate the shape and form. Or install trellises to hold climbing flower vines or even muscadine grape vines. Choose plants that create contrast of color and sway, large and tiny. Go for waving grasses, airy flowers, annuals and perennials to keep the bloom going. Attract butterflies with buddleia and hummingbirds with Florida native coral honeysuckle vine (Lonicera sempervirens).

If you are trying to imagine where on your property a secret garden might work best, take a look at the side yards. It wouldn’t take many bushes to screen off the neighbor’s yard. If either property is fenced, a sanctuary has already been started, and a bench against the wall and a trellis of roses or butterfly vines would add beauty and charm. As you continue to plant new varieties over the seasons, your garden’s enchantment will grow.

Maisie Allen, a fully certified Florida Master Gardener, has won several awards for her work and is the editor of Seminole County Extension’s Green Thumb newsletter.

FOTOLIA (TOP); COURTESY OF MAISIE ALLEN (BOTTOM)

One of the neat things about a secret garden is that it doesn’t have to be completed in one season. In fact, it might be a good idea to just plant the “bones” this year and observe the possible uses. Start with a few hedge-type bushes or tall, feathery grasses. The form can be a semicircle, spiral or a tapered oval—no square corners. Planning and budget are the main issues. The top requirements are a hidden or disguised entrance and a large enough middle to allow for a chair or two. A convenient addition would be some sort of walkway material that would provide stable and safe enjoyment.

Above: Honeysuckle vine (Lonicera sempervirens)

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SLEEP ROUTINE • HEALTH&FITNESS

Sleep Easy

Key ways to get the sleep you need when your routine gets messed up. By Sheryl Kraft

hile spontaneity is fun and can perk up an otherwise humdrum life, the fact remains that most of us are creatures of habit. We live a fairly scheduled life, and that includes wake times, meal times and when we turn in for the night. So, what happens when our normal routine changes? Even if you’re one of the most organized and disciplined people around, your routine can get thrown off and your sleep, in turn, can suffer. Remember, while sleep requirements vary from person to person across the life span, most healthy adults need 7 to 9 hours a night—yet too few of us get the sleep we truly need. And you want to excel in the sleep department: sleep deprivation can lead to serious health and cognition problems and even put your safety—and the safety of others—at risk. Here are some tips so that the next time your normal routine gets interrupted, you can get the sleep your body needs.

MANAGE YOUR NAPS. Naps can boost alertness, improve your motor performance, lower tension and boost your mood. But nap too long and you may not wake refreshed. Rather, you may feel groggy and suffer from “sleep inertia,” and you may have trouble sleeping at night. Experts recommend a nap of no more than 20 to 30 minutes. COMMIT TO AN EVENING RITUAL. Rather than just fall into bed at the end of a busy day, give your body time to wind down and shift into “sleep mode.” Some things

that work especially well: reading, soothing music, a calming activity like knitting, and a warm bath. Make sure to shut down your electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bed. They emit blue light that can interfere with your sleep by interfering with your levels of the sleep-inducing hormone, melatonin. (Yes, this includes television, too!)

WATCH WHAT YOU EAT AND DRINK. Fatty, spicy, greasy foods can induce heartburn, which can keep you awake (and uncomfortable). Alcohol may help you fall asleep more quickly but can disrupt sleep later in the evening and can lead to insomnia.

WAKE UP AT THE SAME TIME EACH DAY. This one is hotly debated: Can you make up for sleep debt by “sleeping

in”? Although hitting the snooze button might be tempting, most experts agree that getting up at the same time—even if you didn’t get much sleep the night before—will help get your normal sleep routine back on track.

KEEP UP WITH YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE. It’s tough, sometimes, to keep your exercise commitments when your schedule is nearly nonexistent. But try to do something, even if it’s not your usual 45-minute workout. Research shows that just one bout of moderate-intensity exercise, such as walking, can both reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and increase the quality of sleep. Sheryl Kraft is a freelance writer specializing in health, fitness nutrition and wellness topics.

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Beeman Park Preparatory School

Spend your summer in the park! Beeman Park Summer Camp starts June 5 and runs through July 28. Centrally located off Corrine Drive in Orlando, we offer an exciting and fun-filled summer camp experience with activities such as bowling, swimming, arts and crafts, and dance. Space is limited; reserve your spot today! 2300 Ridge Ave, Orlando 407.894.5121 BeemanParkPrep.com

Central Florida Zoo Ages 5–12

Bring your child to a whole new world of adventure. Explore our exciting summer programs, including half- and full-day camp options.

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3755 NW US Hwy 17/92, Sanford 407.323.4450 ext 123 CentralFloridaZoo.org education@centralfloridazoo.org

Crealdé ArtCamp Ages 4–17 June 5–July 28

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Young artists will be immersed in a summer of creativity on Crealdé’s lakeside campus in Winter Park. They will learn from professional artists in working studios and gather inspiration from campus galleries. All materials are included in tuition.

June 5–9 8:45–11:45 a.m.

Ages: 6 - 14 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Early Bird Prices before May 1.

Cost includes early drop off at 7:30 a.m. and aftercare until 6 p.m.

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Kids can learn about animals, participate in dance and drumming workshops, visit other museums via SunRail, and explore downtown Orlando’s history. Your children are sure to leave with lasting memories.

12:30–4:30 p.m.

A Week to Discover Art! (ages 4–5) A Week of Art Exploration! (ages 5–8) Advanced Art Studio: Digital Photography (ages 13–17; at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center) Advanced Art Studio: Painting & Drawing, 2-D Mixed Media, Film Photography, Wheel Throwing, or Sculpture (ages 13–17)

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE June 12–22, or June 26–July 6*, or July 10–20 8:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Two Weeks of Multimedia! (ages 8–12) *Prorated and excluding the July 4th holiday

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A Week of Art Exploration! (ages 5–8) 600 St. Andrews Blvd, Winter Park 407.671.1886 Crealde.org/yap.html jhurt@crealde.org

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Step-up and McKay Scholarships Accepted

For Summer Camp Information, Call: 407.281.6464 Or 321.765.4692

Full Sail Labs Ages 7–17 June–July

Full Sail Labs week-long summer camps run from June to July 2017 and are located in Lake Nona and Winter Park. Kids and teens use professional equipment to learn what they love in filmmaking, music production, game development and much more. 221 S Semoran Blvd, Winter Park also 6555 Sanger Rd, Orlando 407.673.6249 ext. 6788 Learn.FullSailLabs.com/SeminoleMagINA info@fullsaillabs.com

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Orange County Regional History Center Ages 6–14 June 12–August 11

History and fun collide at our Adventures in History Summer Camps. We’ve added exciting new field trips and programs. Campers can learn about animals, participate in dance and drumming workshops, visit other museums via SunRail, explore downtown Orlando’s history, and much more. Your children are sure to leave with lasting memories.

June 12–16

Under the Sea (ages 6–8) Original Peeps (ages 9–11) Mammoth of a Time (ages 12–14)

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Animal Instincts (ages 6–8) CATastrophe (ages 9–11) Wherefore Art Thou, Campers? (ages 12–14)

June 26–30

Traveling Tales (ages 6–8) Arts of the Land (ages 9–11) MMO Investigations (Missing Museum Objects) (ages 12–14)

July 5–7

Past and Presidents (ages 6–8; 9–11, or 12–14)

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Blasts from the Past (ages 6–8, 9–11, or 12–14)

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Under the Sea (ages 6–8) Original Peeps (ages 9–11) Mammoth of a Time (ages 12–14)

July 31–August 4 MUSIC • MOVIES GAMES • ROBOTICS Kids Ages 7–12 • Teens Ages 13–17

At Little Lords and Ladies Summer Camp program, morefun-filled at weLearn feature activities, field trips, arts and learn.FullSailLabs.com/SeminoleMag crafts and interesting guest speakers who visit our Winter Park and Lake Nona | 407.673.6249 locations. We also incorporate academic enrichment activities for interactive learning experiences such as engineering, computer programs robotics, creative writing and fundamental math.

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Learn from professional artists on Crealdé’s lakeside campus in the heart of Winter Park.

Sommerville Kids Klub is Central Florida’s Premier Summer Camp • Kindergarten–Middle School • Low Camper to Staff Ratio • Martial Arts • Hip Hop • Yoga • Cheer • Health & Nutrition • Football • Soccer • Arts & Crafts • 7:30am – 6:00pm

Find your inspiration from two on-campus galleries and our contemporary sculpture garden.

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Select from one- or two-week camps for youth ages 4 to 17, placed in small, age-based groups for individual instruction.

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Orlando Ballet

July 3–7 (no class on 7/4)

Formulas for Fun (grades 1–2) Pastel Passion (grades 3–5) Fun with Acrylic Paint (grades 3–5) Art to Live With (grades 6–8) Drawing Human Figures (grades 6–8)

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Orlando Ballet School is regarded as one of the finest training academies in the world. We offer an extensive summer program for dancers of all ages. Whether you are a serious dancer looking to refine your technique or a young dancer looking for some summer fun, we have a summer program for you! 415 E Princeton St, Orlando 407.418.9818 OrlandoBallet.org fagostino@orlandoballet.org

Orlando Museum of Art

July 17–21

The Wonder of Color (grades 1–2) Cityscape Craze (grades 3–5) Fabulous Fiber Art (grades 3–5) Linoleum Block Printing and Scratchboard (grades 6–8) Architects and Artists (grades 6–8)

July 24–28

Art of Native America (grades 1–2) Linoleum Block Printing (grades 3–5) The Art of Calligraphy (grades 3–5) Printmaking with Clay (grades 6–8) Surface Pattern Design (grades 6–8)

Grades 1–8 June 5–August 11

Learning

K-12 Reading Mathematics SAT/ACT Writing Summer School Support & Study Skills

Become immersed in art-making experiences that place value on the process of creative expression in a relaxed atmosphere. From programs for fun-loving kids to the more serious student of art, sessions offer something for every budding artist. Register for 1 week or up to 9 weeks, with a different theme each week.

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Crazed for Clay (grades 1–2) Layered Story Journals (grades 3–5) Upcycled Creations (grades 3–5) Painting Basics (grades 6–8) Not Strictly Sculptural (grades 6–8)

June 19–23

Time Travelers (grades 1–2) Drawing Intensive (grades 3–5) Visual Art Journaling (grades 6–8)

June 26–June 30

A Space Odyssey (grades 1–2) In the Round (grades 3–5) Comic Book Creations (grades 3–5) 3D Sculpture (grades 6–8)

July 31–August 4

Handmade from Nature (grades 1–2) The Magic of Math in Art (grades 3–5) Animals in Art (grades 3–5) The Artist Book (grades 6–8)

August 7–11

Authors, Artists, and Bookbinders (grades 1–2) Steampunk Sculpture (grades 3–5) What’s My Story? (grades 3–5) Figurative Fun (grades 6–8) Black, White and Neon All Over (grades 6–8) 2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando 407.896.4231 ext. 262 OMART.org slarose@omart.org

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Art All Around Us! (grades 1–2) Loch Haven Partners Summer Camp: Explorations in Science, Art, Dance and Theatre (grades 1–2) Playing with Pattern (grades 3–5) Art Around the World (grades 3–5) Drawing Basics (grades 6–8) Strictly Sculptural (grades 6–8)

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Orlando Repertory Theatre

Summer camps return to The Rep, with over 80 offerings for students in pre-K through graduating high school seniors. The Rep Youth Academy offers young people an environment where they can be themselves and support each other through the performing arts. Programs are offered at five campus locations throughout Central Florida. 1001 E Princeton St, Orlando 407.896.7365 orlandorep.com education@orlandorep.com

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COURTESY OF ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE

Pre-K through high school seniors June 5–August 11

Orlando Science Center Pre-K through grade 9 May 29–August 11

June 12–16

Weekly offerings include hands-on experiments, Science Center exhibits, films, live shows, and more! An engaging environment that promotes hands-on learning while fostering excitement for STEM. Topics and fees vary by grade. Satellite Camp for K–4 also offered in Seminole County for select dates in June and July.

In the Deep Blue Sea (pre-K) Habitat Hike (kindergarten) Pet Vets (grades 1–2) Science of Angry Birds (grades 1–2) Wicked Reactions (grades 1–2) Movie Makers (grades 3–4) Med School Masters (grades 3–4) Go, Pokémon Go! (grades 5–6) Imagineer Bootcamp (grades 7–9)

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June 19–23

Gizmos and Gadgets (pre-K) How to Train Your Dinosaur (kindergarten) Pokémon Evolve (grades 1–2) Junior Astronaut (grades 1–2) Our World of Minecraft (grades 3–4) Lego Mindstorming I (grades 3–4) The Final Frontier (grades 5–6)

June 5–9

Wacky Weather (pre-K) Lego-Ology (Kindergarten) Eww! That’s Gross! (grades 1–2) Who Loves Robots? We Do! (grades 1–2) Cardboard Arcade (grades 3–4) Einstein Detective Agency (grades 3–4) 3D Printing (grades 5–6) Chemical Discoveries (grades 7–9)

What’s the Matter? (pre-K) Science Fun (kindergarten) Pint-Size Programmers (grades 1–2) Eww! That’s Gross! (grades 1–2) Junior Astronaut (grades 1–2) OSC’s La-bor-atory (grades 3–4) Lego Mindstorming I (grades 3–4) Anatomy 101 (grades 5–6) Rise of the Machines (grades 7–9)

June 26–30

Animal Planet (pre-K) All Paws on Deck (kindergarten) Pet Vets (grades 1–2) Wicked Reactions (grades 1–2) Who Loves Robots? We Do! (grades 1–2) Our World of Minecraft (grades 3–4) Einstein Detective Agency (grades 3–4)

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Culinary Chemistry (grades 5–6) Stop Motion Animation (grades 7–9)

July 3–7

Space Is the Place (pre-K) Ocean Explorers (kindergarten) Science of Angry Birds (grades 1–2) Cardboard Arcade (grades 3–4) Coding Cadets (grades 3–4) The Final Frontier (grades 5–6) Community Architects (grades 7–9)

July 10–14

Going Buggy! (pre-K) How to Train Your Dinosaur (kindergarten) Pokémon Evolve (grades 1–2) Pint-Size Programmers (grades 1–2) Wicked Reactions (grades 1–2) OSC’s La-bor-atory (grades 3–4) Med School Masters (grades 3–4) 3D Printing (grades 5–6) Ocean Watch (grades 7–9)

July 17–21

Our Amazing Race (pre-K) Lego-ology (kindergarten) Pet Vets (grades 1–2) Who Loves Robots? We Do! (grades 1–2) Junior Astronaut (grades 1–2)

Movie Makers (grades 3–4) Einstein Detective Agency (grades 3–4) Lego Mindstorming I (grades 3–4) Natureworks Naturalists (grades 5–6) Tinkering Squad (grades 7–9)

July 24–28

Stem into Fairytales (pre-K) Habitat Hike (kindergarten) Eww! That’s Gross! (grades 1–2) Wicked Reactions (grades 1–2) Our World of Minecraft (grades 3–4) Dissect, Deconstruct, Discover (grades 5–6) Coding Academy (grades 7–9)

July 31–August 4

Florida Adventures from A-Z (pre-K) Science Fun (kindergarten) Science of Angry Birds (grades 1–2) Junior Astronaut (grades 1–2) Cardboard Arcade (grades 3–4) Coding Cadets (grades 3–4) Go, Pokémon Go! (grades 5–6) Expedition Florida (grades 7–9)

August 7–11

All Paws on Deck (kindergarten) Pokémon Evolve (grades 1–2) OSC’s La-bor-atory (grades 3–4)

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Med School Masters (grades 3–4) Culinary Chemistry (grades 5–6) Engineering the Future (grades 7–9)

SEMINOLE COUNTY SATELLITE SESSIONS June 12–16

Lego-ology (kindergarten) Junior Astronaut (grades 1–2) OSC’S Laboratory! (grades 3–4)

June 19–23

All Paws on Deck (kindergarten) Pokémon Evolve (grades 1–2) Our World of Minecraft (grades 3–4)

June 26–30

COURTESY OF ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

How to Train Your Dinosaur (kindergarten) Eww! That’s Gross! (grades 1–2) Med School Masters (grades 3–4)

July 10–14

Lego-ology (kindergarten) Junior Astronaut (grades 1–2) OSC’s Laboratory! (grades 3–4)

July 17–21

All Paws on Deck (kindergarten) Pokémon Evolve (grades 1–2) Our World of Minecraft (grades 3–4)

July 24–28

How to Train Your Dinosaur (Kindergarten) Eww! That’s Gross! (grades 1–2) Med School Masters (grades 3–4)

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

Ages 6–14 May 29–August 14

Seminole County Public Schools—KidZone Grades K–5 May 30–July 28

July 17–21

Strike a Pose Week

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June 12–16 Keep your kids active and healthy this summer! Drop them off with us at Rebounderz for a funfilled, action-packed day camp experience. Enjoy one day or an entire week of nonstop fun. Each day your child will have a fun-filled and action-packed experience. Extended care available (advance registration required). 474 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka 407.966.3434 RebounderzApopka.com events@rebounderzapopka.com

Comic Book Creator Week

June 19–23

Craft Mania Week

June 26–30

Young Artists Week

July 3–July 7

Happy Birthday America Week (closed July 4)

July 10–14

Walk of Fame Week

Voted “super-cool camp” by TV Fox 35. Your child will have the best summer ever at Sommerville Kids Klub. We go on field trips every day, plus we offer enrichment classes such as martial arts, hip-

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

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ON THE SCENE

CARS FOR THE CURE The 13th annual Cars for the Cure VIP event was held at Route 46 Entertainment District in Sanford on February 10. Sponsors and guests were treated to a fun evening of food, gaming tables, a magician, silent auction and live music on the evening before the main event. Cars for the Cure benefits the American Lung Association in Florida by bringing in more than 150 distinctive cars to Colonial TownPark for the largest charitable car show in the southeast United States.

Ed and Trina Toston with Kirsten and Rob Hodgson

Dr. Swannie Jett and Shameeka Quallo

Alex Kirkland and Brittney Savino

Shelly Ferrone, Ira Nodelman and Diana Robbins

American Lung Association in Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Donna Raubeson, Rebecca Desir, Alyssa Anfuso, Janelle Hom, Krystal Fowler and Keishan Moore

Radash Ramotar and Shawn Beecher

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Deann Peltz and Lori Bustamante

Jamie Bustamante with car owner Glen Denman

Pasha Baker and Shane Lillibridge

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TASTE OF OVIEDO Crowds turned out at the Oviedo Mall on March 11 to enjoy local food, live music, craft beers and more at the annual Taste of Oviedo. Some of the event's sponsors and participants are shown here.

Teresa Cadena, Jesse Burd and Caroline Kennedy, owners of Air Flow Designs, which was the presenting sponsor

Jerrika Brunetti and Tonya Lyles of Oviedo Medical Center

Denise McDonald of Greenbuilt Home Solutions, Inc.

Angela Toneg-McConnell and Josh Strzalko of Helpful Hands

Randy Perry, Lisa Dangel, and Paul Taylor volunteering at the vendor check-in tent

CAT CLAUS

Linda Taylor, Mid-Florida CPR

Rick Perry of Dignity Memorial/Baldwin-Fairchild Oveido

Tommy Bullock and Tom Arthur, Carpets & More

Sharon Foster, Devin Bos, Austin Bos, and Dr. Jeff Bos, BOS Chiropractic Acupuncture

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ARTS & CULTURE

7 ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART: ODED HALAHMY

Halahmy’s lyrical abstract sculptures in bronze pay homage to his roots in Iraq while also reflecting his life in New York over the past 35 years. 2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando. Through December 31. OMART.org

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FILM

THEATER

Stanley Kubric’s majestic film foll ws a space journey to Jupiter thwarted by H.A.L., the onboard computer. Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S Magnolia Ave, Sanford. 7:26 p.m.; $5. WDPAC.com

This touring musical production is a tongue-in-cheek sendup of the Disney princesses you thought you knew. The Plaza Live, 425 N Bumby Ave, Orlando. Through April 20; $37 and up. 407.770.0071; PlazaLiveOrlando.org

MUSIC

8 ORLANDO PHIL:

“RESURRECTION”

COMEDY

14 WAYNE DENSCH: A MOTOWN EXPERIENCE

The acclaimed comedian brings his Total Blackout Tour 2017 to Orlando. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando. Also on April 17; $49.50 and up. DrPhillipsCenter.org

Young singers, backed by a live band, bring back the soulful hits and dynamic stage presence of such Motown groups as The Temptations and the Four Tops. 201 S Magnolia Ave, Sanford. 7:30 p.m.; $23 and up. WayneDenschPerformingArtsCenter.com

EVENTS

9 LIVE, WORK, MOVE

SEMINOLE 5K

Walk or run this 5K race for Seminole County residents. Also featuring a Kids Dash. Finishers receive a commemorative medal, T-shirt and promotional items. Oviedo on the Park—Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Ln, Oviedo. 7:30 a.m.; 8:30 Kids Dash; $25 preregistration; free for children. Seminole.FloridaHealth.gov

13 ALIVE AFTER 5

Local theater troupe Phantasmagoria will entertain with fire dancing sword swallowing, belly dancing and more at April’s installment of this monthly party. Food vendors and artisans are also on hand. Historic Sanford Welcome Center, 230 E First St, Sanford. Free admission. SanfordWelcomeCenter.com

14 CASSELBERRY ART &

MUSIC IN THE PARK

The event, held the second Friday of each month, includes art shows at the Art House and City Hall, live music, artisans and a food truck bazaar. Lake Concord Park, Casselberry. 6–9 p.m.; free admission. Casselberry.org

11 “DISENCHANTED”

6 “2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY”

A retrospective with new pieces by Henry Sinn, a mixed media painter, sculptor and former Crealdé director of Painting & Drawing. Opening reception on Friday, April 28, 7–9 p.m. Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd, Winter Park. Though July 29. Crealde.org

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The University of Central Florida Chorus, along with alto and soprano soloists, join the Phil for Mahler’s masterful “Resurrection Symphony.” Eric Jacobsen, conducts. Bob Carr Theater, 401 W Livingston St, Orlando. 8 p.m. 407.770.0071; OrlandoPhil.org

15 ORLANDO PHIL:

THE FINAL FRONTIER The season’s final ops Series concert features live sci-fi and space-themed music from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek” and more, narrated by none other than Commander William T. Riker of the Starship Enterprise, Jonathan Frakes. Bob Carr Theater, 401 W Livingston St, Orlando. 2 and 8 p.m.; $21 and up. 407.770.0071.

22 JAKE SHIMABUKURO The ukulele superstar is touring with his longtime bassist, Nolan Verner. They will perform songs from Jake’s most recent albums, “Nashville Sessions” (2016), “Live in Japan” (2015), and “Travels” (2015), as well as favorites from his 15-year career. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando. 8 p.m.; $35 and up. DrPhillipsCenter.org

20 STETSON UNIVERSITY: “OTHELLO” The Theater Arts program presents Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. Second Stage Theater in the Museum of Art, 600 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. April 20, 21, 22, 8 p.m.; April 23, 3 p.m. 386.822.8700.

24 ORLANDO PHIL: WOLFGANG & IGOR Guitarist Matthew Marshall is featured in this Focus Series concert of works by Stravinsky, Christopher Marshall (no relation) and Mozart. Paul Ghun Kim conducts. The Plaza Live, 425 N Bumby Ave, Orlando. 7 p.m. 407.770.0071; OrlandoPhil.org

MAD COW: “THREE SISTERS”

Chekhov’s lyrical masterwork focuses on the Prezorov sisters, who live in a provincial 19th-century rural Russian town and yearn for the lively Moscow of their memories. 54 W Church St, Orlando. Through April 16; $40. MadCowTheatre.com

21 BERNADETTE PETERS

The Broadway, film and television star performs standards from Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein and others, backed by the Dr. Phillips Center Jazz Orchestra. Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando. 8 p.m.; $55 and up. DrPhillipsCenter.org

22 BACH FESTIVAL: VIVA LA FRANCE Works by French composers Fauré, Poulenc, Debussy, and Saint-Saëns are featured, with soloists Sherezade Panthaki, soprano, and Michael Dean, bass-baritone. John V. Sinclair conducts. Knowles Memorial Chapel, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park. 7:30 p.m.; $25–$65. BachFestivalFlorida.org

UPCOMING EVENTS: MAY 6 ST. JOHNS RIVER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Downtown Sanford hosts 150 national and regional artists and craftspeople for this 2-day festival, which also includes culinary treats for sale and live music. First Street, Historic Downtown Sanford. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; also held May 7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; free admission. StJohnsRiverArtFest.com

27 CENTRAL FLORIDA’S BBQ BLOWOUT Celebrate Memorial Day with live music and barbecue from 10 professional chefs at the 5th annual Oviedo–Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce event. Also, the Kid-Que Competition pairs kids with pro pit masters to vie for prizes. Oviedo Mall. 2–10 p.m.; free admission; food and drink purchases with tickets. BBQBlowout.org

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