Orlando culture
January 7th, 2009 by admin
The town of Mount Dora, Florida sits about 25 miles NW of Orlando but it feels a lot further away from the fast paced world of theme parks. This tranquil little town with tree lined streets sits on the shores of Lake Dora. “Mount” because it is elevated higher than most of the Central Florida area, 266 feet above sea level.
Many visit this quaint town for the historic bed and breakfasts, antique shops and sightseeing but there are many parks for sports, fishing and picnicking. You can also make the round trip to Tavares on the Mount Dora Railway offering great views of Lake Dora, tropical foliage and wildlife from its’ open window coaches. There are numerous festivals throughout the year ranging from the Mount Dora Art Festival, the Bike Festival and the Craft Festival.
So make the trip to beautiful Mount Dora on a day you’re not using the Go Orlando Card.
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March 25th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re a film nut, you’re in luck. The is back! Presented by the Enzian Theatre, it celebrates the best in cutting-edge cinema combined with exquisite food and wine.
This year, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain hosts the opening day ceremonies, complete with a book signing on March 29th. The opening night screening features the film Young @ Heart, a documentary about a New England senior citizens choir that sings covers of underground rock songs. The festivities also include over 160 films from 20 countries, chosen from over 1,400 submissions.
With celebrities, tons of parties, and fantastic independent cinema, this festival is an amazing event that’s not to be missed!
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March 21st, 2008 by jamie a
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After a day of sightseeing with your Go Orlando Card, be sure and check out these happenin’ spots for some !
Orlando’s three-story Hard Rock Cafe with its theater-like layout is a favorite of locals and tourists alike, making for a fun crowd. Boasting of multiple bars and 3,000 seat capacity, the Hard Rock Cafe brings in the best in music and comedy tours.
There’s also the House of Blues, with its eclectic schedule of bands, comedians, and spoken-word performers. This venue is standing room only and general admission, with a huge main bar for drinks and delicious food.
Finally, check out The Social, known as Orlando’s longest-standing independent music venue. Right on Orange Avenue in the heart of downtown Orlando, this is the place to see indie’s up-and-comers along with underground DJs.
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November 6th, 2007 by susan j
Located a short drive from Orlando in Daytona Beach, the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS) has an impressive collection with nine permanent exhibits, as well as a 90-acre nature preserve. They also plan to add a in the fall of 2008. Here are some of the new exhibits coming up at the MOAS:
November 2, 2007 - January 20, 2008
Paintings by Kevin McNamara
December 7, 2007 - April 27, 2008
Great Masters of Cuban Art: 1800 to 1958
March 14, 2008 - TBD
The Classical World: From the Collection of the Tampa Museum of Art
Click to read more about MOAS’ upcoming exhibits.
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October 15th, 2007 by admin
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If you look hard enough, culture does exist in the land of Mickey, water slides, golf and sun and you don’t have far to travel to experience it. Downtown Orlando offers visitors a number of cultural options for those in their search of the “other Orlando.”
The recently renovated Orlando Museum of Art (or OMART) displays a fine rotating collection of American, pre-Colombian and African art and displayed the Art of the Motorcycle exhibit last year. OMART is also home to the annual Festival of Trees in November.
Nearby is the Mennello Museum of American Folk Art, whose main collection consists of the paintings of Earl Cunningham, who produced 450 works in his lifetime. Make sure to take a guided tour when you go. In beautiful Winter Park is the world’s most comprehensive collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933).
Also visit the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. If you’re looking to learn about the history of this great city, you may want to check out the Orange County Regional History Center. This historic five-story masterpiece offers Orlando residents and visitors alike fascinating insight into how this region has made its transition from a small town surrounded by citrus groves and cattle ranches to today’s thriving urban community.
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