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- January 26 - 31
- Through January 20, 2009
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Hands on gaming festival held annually at the Orlando Science Center. This 5 day event is sponsored by Full Sail University. Check the schedule for classes & workshops, competition and complete schedule.
Admission charge - January 15 - 19, 2009: Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
>Bok Tower Gardens - Jan. 15, 2009 - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Concerts. Music of hope, inspiration and peace to honor Dr. King.
>Orlando - Jan. 17, 2009 - Martin Luther King Parade begins at 10 am. Battle of the Bands & Concert begins at 2pm at Lake Eola.
>Sanford - Jan. 17, 2009 - Martin Luther King Rally-in-the-Park. Community function with live entertainment, food and games starting at Fort Mellon Park in Sanford starts at noon.Shady Park at Hannibal Square from 10 am till 5:30 pm.
>Sanford - Jan. 19, 2009 - Martin Luther King Parade begins at 10 am on 13th Street to Holly Ave, to 9th Street then to Coastline Park.
>Winter Park - Jan. 19, 2009 - Shady Park at Hannibal Square from 10 am till 5:30 pm. - January 19, 2009
Storytelling at Leu Gardens
Stories at 3 times for different aged children on the third Monday of the month.
More info: 407-246-2620
Free admission - January 20 - 25, 2009
ZORA! Festival
A street festival with folk arts, music, dance, visual arts, ethnic cuisine celebrating the famed author Zora Neale Hurston from Eatonville, FL. This year the event spans 2 weeks with jazz performances, educational topics and motivational speakers.
More info: 407-647-3307
Many events offer free admission - January 22 - 25, 2009
Yeehaw Junction Bluegrass Festival and Fiddle Championship
One of the largest gatherings of bluegrass bands and performers. The festival will also offer food, workshops and fiddle contests.
Admission charge - January 23, 2009
Friday Night Live
Friday nights at Uptown Altamonte, from 7 - 9 pm enjoy outdoor entertainment in a beautiful setting. Local artists perform Jazz, Pop, Big Band and Contemporary music weekly.
More info: 407-571-8180
Free admission - January 23 - February 01, 2009
PlayFest
A 10-day celebration of new play readings, workshops, panel discussions and keynote addresses from nationally recognized playwrights performed by the Orlando Shakespeare Theater.
More info: 407-447-1700 x213
Admission charge - January 24, 2009
Winter Music Series
Weekly event held at Lakeridge Winery features live music, food and wine.
More info: 1-800-768-9463
Free admission - January 24 - 29, 2009
Blue Spring Manatee Festival
Celebrate the West Indian Manatee with food, games, arts & crafts. Learn more about the Manatee at Blue Springs.
More info: 386-775-9224
Admission charge
