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CALENDAR
Nothing is quite what it seems at the mesmerizing Museum of Illusions Orlando, in ICON Park, p. 108.
4TH OF JULY HAPPENINGS
INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO
July 2, 3, 4: The night sky will light up with fi reworks, pyrotechnics and lasers during a oneof-a-kind, patriotic fi nale to SeaWorld’s endof-day spectacle. Included in park admission. seaworldparks.com
CELEBRATION INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
July 3: The Star Spangled Spectacular Independence Day Parade starts at Celebration Town Hall and follows a route along Celebration Avenue to Market Street, to conclude at Lakeside Park. 9 a.m. 407-566-1200. celebration.fl .us
ORLANDO BIG BAND—A PATRIOTIC SALUTE TO AMERICA
July 3: Sing along to the patriotic music of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and more, including Kate Smith’s memorable performance of “God Bless America” as it originally aired. 7:30 p.m. Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-3218111. wdpac.com
RED, WHITE AND BREW BLOCK PARTY
July 3: Main Street is party central for Daytona’s Rock the Block Street Party and Pub Crawl. Enjoy live music, drink specials and food trucks, followed by fi reworks over the ocean at the boardwalk. 6-midnight. 386-255-0415. daytonabeach.com
RED, WHITE & BOOM
July 3-4: Help build LEGOLAND Florida’s American fl ag during the day and stay for fi reworks of exploding LEGO bricks at night. Included with park admission. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. LEGOLAND Florida Resort, One LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven. 888-690-5346. legoland.com
AVALON PARK 4TH OF JULY
July 4: Celebrate America’s birthday with an apple pie bake-o , bike parade, wet/dry bounce park, food and beverage vendors, community performances, music and more. Downtown Avalon Park, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd. 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 407-658-6565. avalonpark.com
BBQ & SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS
July 4: Gather along the Indian River for Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s annual 4th of July pops concert and the City of Cocoa’s fi reworks show at Riverfront Park. A BSO fundraising barbecue dinner beforehand, catered by Charlie and Jake’s Brewery, is $75 advance sale only. 6-10 p.m. 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa. 321-2422024 for tickets. brevardsymphony.com
CLERMONT’S 4TH OF JULY RED, WHITE & BOOM!
July 4: Bring a blanket and watch the show at Waterfront Park. The party includes a fi reworks spectacular over Lake Minneola, food trucks, DJs, an aerialist and more. 7-10 p.m., with fi reworks at 9:15 p.m. 300 3rd St., Clermont. 352-708-5975. clermontfl .gov/events
FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN
July 4: The fi reworks show at Lake Eola Park is back after taking last year o because of the pandemic. With the Orlando skyline as backdrop, locals and visitors are invited to gather around the lake for family fun that includes live music, kids’ activities and food & beverage vendors. 5-10 p.m., with fi reworks at 9:15 p.m. WKMG News 6 will broadcast and livestream the celebration,
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starting at 8 p.m. Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St., Orlando. orlando.gov
LEESBURG’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4: Lake County’s largest fireworks show takes place lakefront at Venetian Gardens. Enjoy a full day of family fun with a water-ski show, stilt walker, photo booth, kids’ play zone, festive foods, live music, a Leesburg Lightning baseball game and more. 6 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. 109 E. Dixie Ave., Leesburg. 352-3650053. leesburgpartnership.com
MELBOOM! 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
July 4: The City of Melbourne hosts an Independence Day celebration at Front Street Park that can be viewed from the beach about 2 miles away and boats on the Indian River as well as from the park. 9 p.m. 2205 Front St., Melbourne. 321-608-7400. melbourneflorida.org
STAR-SPANGLED SANFORD
July 4: The City of Sanford is hosting a scaleddown celebration this year, but look to the sky for spectacular fireworks over Lake Monroe. The party is from 7-10 p.m., with fireworks set for 9:15 p.m. Fort Mellon Park, 60 E. First St. 407-688-5000. sanfordfl.gov
TAVARES 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4: America’s Seaplane City celebrates Independence Day at Wooten Park on Lake Dora with a water-ski show, food trucks, live entertainment and more. All day. 100 E. Ruby St., Tavares. 352-742-6209. tavares.org
WINTER GARDEN PARTY IN THE PARK
July 4: This year’s event will feature fireworks only, scheduled to start at 9:15 p.m. Free. Newton Park, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. 407-656-4155. wintergardenpost.com
WINTER PARK 4TH OF JULY
July 5: Winter Park’s “Fourth on the Fifth” features patriotic music by Dr. John Sinclair and the Bach Festival Society Choir and Brass Ensemble, a performance by student Elvis Avetis and country/rock/Americana by Sean Holcomb, and a kids’ zone with carnival games. Free. 9 a.m.noon. Central Park, 150 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park. 407-599-3463. cityofwinterpark.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
SHEN YUN 2021
Through July 4: Experience a lost culture through the art of classical Chinese dance as legends come to life through stunning costumes, high-tech backdrops and orchestral music. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org
TASTE OF EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL
Through July 5: Take in enchanting topiaries and gather gardening tips while sampling seasonal foods from the outdoor kitchens through-
ONGOING EVENTS
MONTHLY HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
NOTE: Events may be canceled or moved to a virtual format as needed; call or check websites before attending.
APOPKA FARMER’S MARKET
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Spend your Thursdays exploring all the local produce, foods and crafts. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Kit Land Nelson Park, 10 N. Forest Ave., Apopka. apopkafarmersmarket.com
AVALON PARK FOOD TRUCK NIGHT
July 18: The Avalon Innovation Center parking lot comes alive with the area’s best food truck cuisine, served along with music and fun, the third Sunday of each month. 5-8 p.m., 3801 Park East Blvd. avalonparkorlando.com
FIRST THURSDAYS AT OMA
July 1: Mingle with local artists and view their work, enjoy live music and walk through the galleries of the Orlando Museum of Art. Food and drink not permitted at this time. 6-9 p.m. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. omart.org
MOUNT DORA 2ND FRIDAY ART IN THE ALLEY
July 9: Downtown galleries are open to the public while art exhibitors and musicians line Royellou Lane showcasing original works, handmade goods and acoustic sounds. Free. Galleries open 6-8 p.m. Sidewalk exhibitions until 9 p.m. 138 E. Fifth Ave., Mount Dora. mountdoracenterforthearts.org
ORLANDO FARMERS MARKET
July 4, 11, 18, 25: Stroll the park at Lake Eola and browse the seasonal fresh produce and so much more at this dog-friendly Sunday market. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 20 N. Eola Drive, Orlando. orlando.gov
SANFORD’S ALIVE AFTER 5 STREET PARTY
July 8: Come out and experience Central Florida’s largest recurring street party, held in historic downtown Sanford, with music, food, craft beer and shopping. 5-8 p.m. 230 E. First St., Sanford. historicdowntownsanford.com
SANFORD ART & JAZZ NIGHT
July 15: Previously known as the Sanford Art Walk, this new event revolves around art, jazz and local businesses. Explore galleries and art spaces as you discover this river town’s culture and nightlife, food and art. 6-9 p.m. historicdowntownsanford.com
THE SOKO MARKETPLACE IN HANNIBAL SQUARE
July 4, 11, 18, 25: Peruse the goods on o er, listen to great music and indulge in delicious foods while helping to support entrepreneurs of color. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Shady Park, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org
3RD THURSDAY GALLERY HOP & ART WALK
July 15: Visitors converge on the core of Orlando’s Downtown Arts District to browse the galleries and nontraditional art venues that spotlight the best of established and emerging Orlando-based artists. 6-9 p.m. Rogers Kiene Building, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 3rdthu.com
WASHINGTON STREET OUTDOOR MARKET
July 31: Monthly market featuring local works by artists/makers, held at The Falcon gallery and bar. 5-10 p.m. 819 E. Washington St., Orlando. thorntonparkdistrict.com
WEEKENDS AT THE WINERY
July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31: Pick a spot on the expansive green at Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards and bask in the fresh air and sunshine while enjoying live entertainment, food truck o erings and wines by the glass. Noon-4 p.m. 19239 U.S. 27 N., Clermont. lakeridgewinery.com
WINTER GARDEN FARMER’S MARKET
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Browse among a large selection of vendors o ering locally grown produce, baked goods, homemade soaps and fresh flowers. Live entertainment each week. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden. wintergardenfarmersmarket.com
out the World Showcase. Enjoy live music while picking up outdoor-living advice that you can use at home. Included with regular admission. disneyworld.disney.go.com
ENCHANTED FAIRY DOORS
Through Sept. 5: This Central Florida tradition is back for the summer featuring 20 one-of-akind, whimsical fairy doors scattered throughout Leu Gardens’ 50 acres to inspire children’s imaginations. $10 adults, $5 for children 4-17 years. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org
SUMMER F.U.N. CONVENTION
July 8-10: Florida United Numismatists hosts this annual event for buying, selling and appraising coins, paper currency, tokens, medals and similar items. Free. Thursday-Friday 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Orange County Convention Center, Hall WE1, 9800 International Drive, Orlando. funtopics.com
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
July 15-Nov. 20: Take a taste tour around the world at marketplaces featuring authentic global cuisine and beverages while enjoying
the sights and sounds at entertainment spots located throughout the World Showcase. disneyworld.disney.go.com
FLORIDA WEDDING EXPO
July 18: Explore more than 120 vendor exhibits with the chance to win one of more than 150 giveaways. The first 250 general admission brides receive gift certificates for wedding bands from JVL Jewelers and a $200 photo gift from Symbolize It. Noon-5 p.m. Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando. floridaweddingexpo.com July 8: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, 7:30 p.m. July 10: Jamey Johnson, with guest Whiskey Myers, 7 p.m.
MUSIC
THE ABBEY
100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6261. abbeyorlando.com
July 30: Ryan Weaver, with Blackbird Anthem, 7 p.m. July 31: Dead Set Florida, a Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration, 7 p.m.
BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park. 407-6369951. bluebambooartcenter.com
July 2: Je Rupert Quartet, 8 p.m. July 10: Cortez and Koelble, 8 p.m. July 17: Don Soledad Trio presents an evening of flamenco, 8 p.m. July 18: Blue Bamboo’s 5th Anniversary, featuring Orlando Jazz Orchestra, 3 p.m.
HARD ROCK LIVE
6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-351-5483. hardrock.com
July 16: Silvestre Dangond, 8 p.m. July 23: Classic Albums Live—Led Zeppelin “Led Zeppelin IV,” 8 p.m.
KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-2422219. kingcenter.com
July 10: Adam Hawley, with Ron Reinhardt, Tim George, Dave Reinhardt, 8 p.m. July 17: Classic Albums Live—AC/ DC “Back in Black,” 8 p.m. July 24: Bruce in the USA, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, 8 p.m.
THE PLAZA LIVE
425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org
July 24: Palaye Royale, 7 p.m.
THE SOCIAL
54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 321-710-1279. foundation-presents.com
July 8: Greyson Change, 7 p.m.
ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE
1340C S.R. A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-2090367. theamp.com
WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. wdpac.com
July 10: NY Rockabilly Rockets, Shake Rattle and Roll, 7:30 p.m.
WILL’S PUB
1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-748-8256. willspub.org
July 17: ASTARI NITE, with Violet Silhouette, Obscura Undead DJs, 8 p.m. July 23: Zach Deputy, 8 p.m.
COMEDY
BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB
Ongoing: Weekly stand-up comedy shows at several Orlando-area locations. Margaritaville Resort Orlando, 8000 Fins Up Circle, Kissimmee. The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. Twisted Root Burger Co., 4720 Aloma Ave., Winter Park. Ages 18 and over. 407-629-2665. bonkerzcomedyproductions.com
ORLANDO IMPROV
Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310, Orlando. 407-480-5233. Ages 18 and over. 407-480-5233. theimprovorlando.com
July 9-11: Shuler King, Friday 7:30 & 10:30 p.m., Saturday 7 & 10 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m. July 15: Elliot Morgan, 7:30 p.m. July 16-17: Kevin Nealon, Friday 7:30 & 10:30 p.m., Saturday 7 & 10 p.m. July 21: Hilarious Colombian Americans, 7:30 p.m. July 23-24: KevOnStage, Friday 7:30 & 10:30 p.m., Saturday 7 & 10 p.m.
SAK COMEDY LAB
29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407-648-0001. sakcomedylab.com
Ongoing: See either SAK’s signature show, “Duel of Fools,” 7:30 p.m., or a six-person improv battle in “King of the Hill,” 9:30 p.m.
DANCE
RUSSIAN BALLET ORLANDO
618 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-896-0309. russianballetorlando.org
Swan Lake
Discover the timeless love of Prince Siegfried and Swan Princess Odette in this story of magic, tragedy and romance performed in four acts.
July 30: Mount Dora Community Building, 520 N. Baker St., 7 p.m. July 31: Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 2 & 7 p.m.
FILM
ENZIAN
1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. 407-629-0054. enzian.org
July 2: Summer of Soul, TBA. July 11: Bamboozled, noon. July 13: Paddington, 11:30 a.m. July 14: Batman—Mask of the Phantasm, 11:30 a.m. July 15: March of the Penguins, 11:30 a.m. July 17: The Sleeping Beauty (La Scala), 11 a.m. July 18: Central Florida Film Slam, 1 p.m. July 20: Jason and the Argonauts, 11:30 a.m. July 14: The Rugrats Movie, 11:30 a.m. July 22: The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, 11:30 a.m.
ENZIAN POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK
Central Park, 150 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park. 407-629-0054. enzian.org
July 8: Men in Black, 8 p.m.
WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. wdpac.com
July 15: The Sound of Music, 7:26 p.m. July 25: O ce Space, 7:30 p.m. July 25: Idiocracy, 9 p.m.
THEATER
ATHENS THEATRE
124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. 330-418-8101. athensdeland.com
Jerry’s Girls
Through July 4: A review featuring the songs of Jerry Herman, sung by a cast of Central Florida vocalists. Songs include “Hello Dolly,” “Kiss Her Now” and “Milk and Honey.” Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 2:30 p.m.
Ain’t Misbehavin’
July 16-Aug. 8: Rollicking, humorous songs pay tribute to jazz great Thomas “Fats” Waller and the swing music he originated during the 1920s and ‘30s Harlem Renaissance. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 2:30 p.m.
GARDEN THEATRE
160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. 407-877-4736. gardentheatre.org
The Bodyguard
July 9-Aug. 1: Superstar Rachel Marron refuses to think her life is in danger, but her newly hired bodyguard, Frank Turner, thinks otherwise. This romantic thriller gave the world such hits as “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and “I Will Always Love You.” Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. (also July 18 at 7:30 p.m.), Thursday 7:30 p.m. (also July 22 and 29 at 2 p.m.), Wednesday July 21 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.
MAD COW THEATRE
54 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-297-8788. madcowtheatre.com.
“Bringing Home the Herd—Cabarets, Comedies & Captivating Tales” is a new digital series that is being o ered on demand for 30 days following the initial release.
Barbershop Americana
July 1: This mix of barbershop harmony and vaudevillian comedy takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through early American music.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
July 15: Three actors breathlessly play 16 characters in an uproarious parody of this celebrated Sherlock Holmes novel.
OSCEOLA ARTS
2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. 407-846-6257. osceolaarts.org
A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder
July 16-Aug. 1: Monty Navarro, a distant heir to the D’Ysquith family fortune, employs a bag of tricks to expedite the line of succession. Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.; matinee July 31 at 2 p.m.
SONNENTAG THEATRE AT THE ICE HOUSE
1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora. 352-383-4616. icehousetheatre.com
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery
July 16-Aug. 8: Catastrophe strikes on opening night of the F.A.H.E.T.G.D.S. ladies’ murder mystery in this spoof of amateur theatrics. Times TBA.
WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSE
711 N. Orange Ave., Suite C, Winter Park. 407645-0145. winterparkplayhouse.org
Crazy for Gershwin
July 29-Aug. 22: This high-energy song and tap-dance celebration of George and Ira Gershwin features 27 timeless favorites, including “I Got Rhythm” and “Embraceable You.” Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 2 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.
MUSEUMS
Note: Museums and galleries have instituted safety protocols, including online ticket sales, cashless sales, social distancing, use of masks and limiting number of guests. Please check websites while planning visits.
ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENS
633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park. 407-647-6294. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. polasek.org a museum with an art collection focused on American representational sculpture, with more than 200 of Polasek’s works inside and out. The former residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cynthia Holmes—Sweet Surrealism
Through July 11: Explore a world of color, whimsy and delightful oddities as reality unites with imagination and discover the surreal possibilities of otherworldly landscapes, animals, weather and people.
A Classical Conversation—Jack Hill and Edson Campos
July 20-Oct. 3: Classical beauty and form are explored in this dual perspective exhibition of modern and sometimes surrealist presentations of the human body.
ART AND HISTORY MUSEUMS—MAITLAND
221 W. Packwood Ave., 231 W. Packwood Ave. and 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland. 407-539-2181. Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed major holidays. artandhistory.org
A collection of museums encompassing the Maitland Art Center, Maitland Historical Museum, Telephone Museum, Waterhouse Residence Museum and Carpentry Shop Museum.
People of Maitland
Through Aug. 15: Meet some of Maitland’s residents from centuries past, including a former first lady and an inventor, in this historical exhibition.
On Seeing Segovia
Through Sept. 19: Explore the paintings, etchings and story of museum founder Jules André Smith’s impressions of Spain during the 1920s.
The Research Studio
Ongoing: Maitland Art Center was founded as an art colony in 1937 by visionary American artist and architect, Jules André Smith. The Research Studio, as it was originally called, is one of the few surviving examples of Mayan Revival architecture in the Southeastern United States.
CASA FELIZ HISTORIC HOME MUSEUM
656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-628-8200. casafeliz.us
Ongoing: This restored Spanish farmhouse-style home, designed by acclaimed architect James Gamble Rogers II, serves as a community center and museum. It is currently open for tours by groups of up to six people by appointment only, which may be made by calling 407-628-8200.
CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM
Rollins College campus, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. 407-646-2526. Tuesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-5 p.m. rollins.edu/cfam
Multiple Voices/Multiple Stories
Through Aug. 29: This exhibit explores the multilayered narratives contained in
JULY FUNDRAISERS
THROUGH AUG. 31
RUN DISNEY 5K VIRTUAL SERIES, celebrating The Lion King, benefits Central Florida Urban League. 407-939-4786. rundisney.com
JULY 4
2021 FIRECRACKER 5K, benefits Avalon Park Foundation, which supports neighborhood programs and services. Avalon Town Park, 3680 Avalon Park E. Blvd., Orlando. avalonparkfoundation.org
JULY 5
ADVENTHEALTH WATERMELON 5K, benefits Track Shack Youth Foundation. 251 Park Ave. South, Winter Park. 407-896-1160. trackshack.com
JULY 24
CHILDHOOD CANCER 5K RUN/WALK, benefits the Caleb Solomon Williams BELAC Foundation. Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, Orlando. 407-4057790. calebsolomonwilliamsfoundation.org
JULY 31
THE GIFT OF LIFE’S 6TH ANNUAL BLACK TIE GALA,
benefits premature infants and their families. Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, Lake Buena Vista. 407-905-5454. thegiftoflifeorlando@Facebook
COMING UP
AUGUST 14
CELEBRATION OF RUNNING 5K, presented by AdventHealth, benefits the Track Shack Youth Foundation. Orlando Cultural Park, Orlando. 407896-1160. trackshack.com
AUGUST 28
RUN NONA 5K & NEMOURS KIDS’ RUN, benefits the Track Shack Youth Foundation and the Tavistock Foundation. Lake Nona Town Center, Orlando. 407-896-1160. trackshack.com
figural representations and encourages a fresh and nuanced reading of portraits.
Path to Paradise—The Artistic Legacy of Dante’s Divine Comedy
Through Aug. 29: A showcase of works inspired by Dante’s epic poem completed from the Italian Quattrocento through the contemporary era, illustrating the profound and limitless artistic inspiration drawn from the source text.
Uptown/Downtown—Richard Lindner’s Fun City
Through Aug. 29: Exhibit features 14 prints from the German American artist’s portfolio of paintings depicting New York City’s underbelly.
Creatures in the Margins
Through Aug. 29: This exhibit explores the relationship between animals and human conditions with themes relating to war,
punishment and reward, spirituality and institutional power in the guise of animals.
DALI MUSEUM
1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. Wednesday, Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday-Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Seniors only Wednesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-11 a.m. 727-823-3767. thedali.org
The Woman Who Broke Boundaries— Photographer Lee Miller
July 3-Jan. 2: Lee Miller was the trusted confidante of many influential artists and an eyewitness to extraordinary moments of the 20th century. This exhibit of 130 images surveys her personal life as well as her portraiture of important writers and artists, who were mainly associated with the Surrealist movement in Paris.
Dali’s Masterworks in Augmented Reality
Ongoing: View eight masterworks in the permanent collection using augmented reality technology to gain a deeper understanding of their complex imagery.
HANNIBAL SQUARE HERITAGE CENTER
642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407539-2680. Tuesday-Friday noon-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The museum may be toured by reservation only at this time. hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org
The Heritage Collection
Ongoing: Photographs and oral histories of West Winter Park.
The Hannibal Square Timeline
Ongoing: Documents the significant local and national events in African American history since the Emancipation Proclamation.
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE AND EDUCATION CENTER OF FLORIDA
851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. 407-628-0555. Currently open Sunday noon-4 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reservations required and may be made online. Group visits by appointment. Free. Donations accepted. holocaustedu.org
Anne Frank House Virtual Reality Tour
Ongoing: State of the art VR experience transporting visitors back to the years of World War II to wander through the rooms where Anne Frank, her family and four other Jews hid from Nazi persecution.
Uprooting Prejudice—Faces of Change
Ongoing: After the May death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, photographer John Noltner set up a camera at the intersection where Floyd died and asked people gathered there: “What do you want to say?” Here are their responses.
Reverberations—Black Artists on Racism & Resilience
Through Aug. 29: The works of emerging and established black artists in Florida and the Southeast challenge viewers with stories of structural racism as well as celebrate hope and resilience.
Ergo Sum—A Crow a Day
Through Sept. 6: For 365 days, Canadian-born artist Karen Bondarchuk produced a crow a day on a small, hand-cut panel to mark the passing of time that her mother, who was diagnosed with dementia, no longer could.
Permanent Collection
Ongoing: Approximately 400 works of art selected from over 3,000 pieces acquired by Tom and Mary James over their 50 years of art collecting. Pieces showcase American’s Early West, native life, native artists, frontier, wildlife and the New West.
MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
900 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-246-4278. Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday noon-4:30 p.m. mennellomuseum.com
The Grand Portraits of Mr. Eddy Mumma
Through Aug. 1: This intimate exhibit explores the vibrant portraits of the selftaught folk artist and his use of color, human form and popular culture.
MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-645-5311. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The museum is currently open by appointment, which may be made online or by calling 407-644-1429. morsemuseum.org
Iridescence in Glass and Pottery—A Celebration
Through Sept. 26: The replication of iridescence made popular by Louis Comfort Ti any and others in the 19th century is celebrated with diverse examples.
Louis Comfort Ti any’s Life and Art
Ongoing: Through art objects, archival documents and artifacts, this exhibition examines Ti any’s astonishingly diverse work in the decorative arts–what he called his “quest for beauty”–over the course of his lifetime.
Art Nouveau in Europe and America from the Morse Collection
Ongoing: An installation of works that represent the bold, international decorative-arts style known as Art Nouveau, which peaked from about 1890 to 1910. The exhibition, drawn from the Morse collection, features furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and art glass from European and American artists and designers.
MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS ORLANDO
8441 International Drive, Orlando. 386-256-1001, 833-541-0992. Reservations required and may be made online. orlando.museumofillusions.us interactive, immersive exhibits based on math, science and psychology. Explore more than 50 exhibits, including the Beuchet Chair Illusion, True Mirror, Infinity Tunnel, Rotated Room, Vortex Tunnel and the Ames Room.
THE JAMES MUSEUM OF WESTERN AND WILDLIFE ART
150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Monday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 727892-4200. thejamesmuseum.org
ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER
65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. 407-836-8500. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. thehistorycenter.org
One Orlando Collection
Ongoing: Sta -generated exhibit of more than 5,000 artifacts, photographs, documents and oral histories from the Pulse Nightclub shooting that took place on June 12, 2016.
ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART
2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-896-4231. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-4 p.m. omart.org
Louis Dewis—An Artist’s Life in France
Through Aug. 22: Inspired by French masters of landscape painting, Dewis (1872-1946) painted scenes of cities, villages and the countryside throughout France.
Florida Prize in Contemporary Art
Through Aug. 22: This is the seventh installment of an exhibition featuring the works of 10 of the most progressive and exciting artists working in Florida today.
ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER
777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-514-2000. Sunday noon-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. osc.org
Rescue
Through Sept. 6: When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Learn what it’s like to be part of a search and rescue mission in this dynamic exhibit that explores the technology and teamwork used by real heroes every day in death-defying operations.
Ongoing: From the natural world to high-tech simulation, from dinosaurs to the planets in our universe, hands-on activities throughout the center inspire budding scientists and make learning fun for all ages.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island. 855-4334210. Included with admission to KSC. Open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. kennedyspacecenter.com
Planet Play
Ongoing: This new, immersive, multistory play experience is designed for explorers aged 2-12 years. Children play and learn as they slide through an asteroid field, climb a worm hole, walk on Saturn’s rings, map a constellation and more.
WINTER PARK HISTORY MUSEUM
200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407647-2330. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. wphistory.org
Rollins—Florida’s First College, the Early Years 1885-1935
Ongoing: This guide through Rollins’ first decades is an interactive experience of college life, featuring re-creations of a 1930s dormitory room and a student union displaying college sports, fads, trends and fashions.
ZORA NEALE HURSTON NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
344 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville. 407-6473307. Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations accepted. hurstonmuseum.org
Ongoing: The museum provides a place in the heart of the community where the public can view the works of artists of African descent.
GALLERIES
ANITA S. WOOTEN GALLERY
Valencia College East Campus, 701 E. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour exhibit online at valenciacollege.edu/academics/programs/arts-entertainment/gallery.php
Home/Body
Through Aug. 6: Mixed-media artists Ruth Ross and Rachel Zur combine their talents for an exhibit that celebrates the human spirit and invites viewer interpretations.
BRONZE KINGDOM
Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Monday-Wednesday by appointment, Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday noon6 p.m. 407-203-8864. bronzekingdom.com
Ongoing: The gallery/museum features a collection of rare African bronze, beaded and wooden sculptures from all over the continent, including palatial pieces from Benin and Bamoun tribal kingdoms, some dating back to early 1600s.
CITYARTS
39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-317-8367. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. downtownartsdistrict.com
Elevating DTO—50 Years and Rising, Through the Eyes of Local Artists
Opens July 15: This exhibition features original drawings, paintings and sculpture of downtown locations, landmarks over the past 50 years.
CREALDÉ SCHOOL OF ART
Two locations: Alice & William Jenkins Gallery, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park. 407-6711886. crealde.org; and Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Blvd., Winter Park. 407-539-2680. hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org
Emerge—New Works by Painting & Drawing Fellowship & Studio Artists
Through July 24: Eleven artists who have created under these two programs exhibit their work in the Showalter Hughes Community Gallery.
JEANINE TAYLOR FOLK ART GALLERY
211 E. 1st St., Sanford. 407-323-2774. Monday by appointment, Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. jtfolkart.com
Ongoing: Works by LaVon Williams Jr., Butch Anthony, John “Cornbread” Anderson, Theresa Disney and others celebrate the important contribution of Southern folk art to our heritage.
SNAP! DOWNTOWN
420 E. Church St., Orlando. 407-286-2185. Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. snaporlando.com
Martin Stranka
July-October: A solo exhibition by this award-winning international photographer, in collaboration with Forbes magazine.
CITY Unseen—A New [AR]t Experience
Ongoing: This public art project utilizes augmented reality and the CITY Unseen app to open artistic borders to create experiences such as murals coming to life and teleportation into a Los Angeles art studio.
SPORTS
ORLANDO CITY SOCCER LIONS
Exploria Stadium, 665 W. Church St., Orlando. orlandocitysc.com July 3: vs. New York Red Bulls, 7:30 p.m. July 22: vs. Philadelphia Union, 7:30 p.m. July 30: vs. Atlanta United FC, 8 p.m.
ORLANDO CITY SOCCER PRIDE
Exploria Stadium, 665 W. Church St., Orlando. orlandocitysc.com
July 4: vs. North Carolina Courage, 6 p.m. July 9: vs. Racing Louisville FC, 7 p.m. July 24: vs. OL Reign, 7 p.m.
USTA FLORIDA
USTA National Campus, 10000 Usta Blvd., Orlando. 844-872-8667. ustanationalcampus.com
Through July 1: WTT Junior National Championship July 9: UTR Junior Tournament July 11-17: USTA Boys’ 12s National Clay Court Championships July 17-19: USTA FL 40 & Over Sectional Championships July 24-26: USTA Fl 40 & Over Sectional Championships July 25: USTA FL Level 7 Championships
ONLINE CALENDAR: Be sure to check out our online calendar at orlandomagazine.com