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Travel Guides for: North America > United States > Florida Clearwater Cocoa Beach Daytona Destin Fort Lauderdale Fort Myers Fort Walton Beach Jacksonville Key West Kissimmee and Route 192 Lake Buena Vista Miami Miami Beach Naples Orlando Palm Beach Panama City Pensacola Tampa HOT SELLERS Universal Studios! 3 Theme Parks, 2 Cities. Exciting new thrill rides and live shows!	Orlando Events  January  January 1-Florida Citrus Bowl Top college teams from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference compete at Citrus Bowl Stadium. 1610 W. Church St. 407-423-2476.  First Thursdays Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, Call 407-896-4231 Throughout January—Orlando-UCS Shakespeare Festival Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information call 407-447-1700 Continues through late April  Throughout January—Dance The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733 Throughout January—NBA Basketball The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season continues through mid April   Throughout January—Opera The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April   Throughout January—Concert The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May  February  First Thursdays Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231  Throughout February—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information, call 407-447-1700.  Continues through late April  Throughout February—Art Exhibit Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407-896-4231. Continues through June  Throughout February—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May   Throughout February—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700.  Continues through mid May  Throughout February—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April  Throughout February—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season continues through mid April  March First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231  Throughout March—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April   Throughout March—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700.  Continues through mid May   Throughout March—Art Exhibit. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407-896-4231. Continues through June Throughout March—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372.  Continues through mid April Throughout March—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. For information, call 407-426-1739, Continues through late May Throughout March—NBA Basketball The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season continues through mid April  April  First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231 NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season concludes mid April   Early-Mid April—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372.  Concludes mid April   Throughout April—Art Exhibit. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407-896-4231. Continues through June   Throughout April—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information, call 407-447-1700.  Concludes late April   Throughout April—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May   Throughout April—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May  May  Early-Mid May—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700.  Concludes mid May   First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231  Throughout May—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733.  Concludes late May  Throughout May—Art Exhibit. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407-896-4231. Continues through June  June Art Exhibit Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407-896-4231 First Thursdays Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231  July  Independence Day Lake Eola's annual Fourth of July celebration includes games, entertainment and, of course, fireworks. For information, call 407-246-2287 or 407-246-2827.   First Thursdays Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231   August First Thursdays Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231   Numerous dates in August Best of Florida Festival Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment. For more information, call 407-586-2000.  Continues through early September  September Best of Florida Festival Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment. For more information, call 407-586-2000   First Thursdays Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231   Art Exhibit Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. Phone 407-896-4231  October Mid-Late October—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700   Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits. Epcot Center, Disney World 407-939-6244   First Thursdays Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231 Silver Spurs Rodeo The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi draws top bull riders, cowboys and other entertainment. Silver Spurs Arena, Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spurs Lane, Kissimmee (22.5 mi/36 km south of Orlando). For information, call 407-677-6336.  Golf Top professional golfers and amateurs compete in the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World. Disney's Magnolia and Palm Courses, Lake Buena Vista (18 mi/29 km south of Orlando). For information, call 407-824-2250.   Late October—NBA Basketball The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season continues through mid April 2005   Early-Late October—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown. For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April Early-Late October—Dance The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May   November Early November—Fall Fiesta in the Park More than 500 booths showcase regional arts and crafts. Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street. For more information, call 407-246-2827   Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits. Epcot Center, Disney World. 407-939-6244   First Thursdays Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231  Veterans Day Public holiday. Approximately 75 units participate in a parade to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel. Lake Eola Park, Rosalind and Washington streets. For information, call 407-246-2827   Osceola Art Festival. Kissimmee hosts this annual art festival featuring exhibits by local, student and national artists. Downtown Kissimmee (22.5 mi/36 km south of Orlando). For more information, call the Osceola Center for the Arts at 407-846-6257.  Mid-Late November—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372 NBA Basketball The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St. For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season continues through mid April 2005   December  First Thursdays Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information, call 407-896-4231  Christmas in the Park The Morse Museum lights up its century-old Tiffany windows to set the stage for a free concert of holiday favorites by the Bach Festival Society choir. Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-645-5311 or 407-645-5324   Search for Discounts on Orlando Hotels Find Orlando and Disney Attractions    top