Orlando City News
Upcoming Events
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  • The Orlando Folk Festival returns Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12, to the Mennello Musuem of Art.  The free event includes folk music from 12 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.  Admission is free.  The Mennello Musuem is located at 900 East Princeton Street.  For parking and additional information, visit http://orlandofolkfestival.wordpress.com/ or call 407.246.4278.
     
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  • Don’t miss the best date night in Orlando at the Valentine’s Date Night Movie at Leu Gardens, featuring “Crazy Stupid Love” on February 14. Movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Garden admission is $5 per adult and $2 per child plus tax. Patrons may bring blankets, chairs and dinner picnic baskets. Members receive free admission on all Date Nights.
     

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  • 6th Annual Blues B-Q Festival - The City of Orlando presents the 6th annual Blues B-Q Festival on February 18, 2012! The fun kicks off at 3 p.m. in front of Amway Center in Downtown Orlando. This FREE event includes live music from the Grammy®-nominated group, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue., The Lee Boys and other local bands. The event will also feature Orlando’s best, mouthwatering barbeque for purchase. For more information, visit CityofOrlando.net/BluesBQ.
     
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  • Come and enjoy the Orlando Wetlands Festival on Saturday February 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Christmas Historical Park. The Orlando Wetlands Festival features guided bird watching excursions, nature photo shoots, native plant identification hikes, wilderness hikes, hay rides, guided bus tours, tree giveaways, door prizes, live entertainment and wildlife shows. For kids, there will be a bounce house, games and Out-On-A-Limb’s tree climbing. The park is located at 1300 North Fort Christmas Road, Christmas, FL 32709. Read more about the festival at CityofOrlando.net/Wetlands.
     
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  • NBA All-Star 2012 Recycling Event -During NBA All-Star 2012, as part of the NBA’s overall greening and sustainability efforts, fans will be given the opportunity to responsibly recycle unwanted electronic products such as cell phones, computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers and fax machines at this one day recycling event.

    This one day event will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Orlando Festival Park (2911 East Robinson Street).

    Don’t throw away your old electronics, bring them to be recycled! For more information, please contact Jody Buyas at Jody.Buyas@CityofOrlando.net or 407.246.2752.
     
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  • Mennello Museum's 10th Annual Gala: An Evening with Fabulous Friends… An Elegance Rediscovered: The Mennello Museum is hosting their 10th Annual Gala honoring City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Saturday, February 18 at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. Proceeds from this event will benefit The Friends of the Mennello Museum in its support of the Museum’s acquisitions, exhibitions and educational programs. The event begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. Dinner will be servered at 7 p.m. Entertainment includes the Rollins College Spring String Ensemble with Director Joni Roos. Live and a silent auction. For more information contact the Mennello Museum at 407.246.4278.
     
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  • The City Council meets on Monday, February 20, at 2 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall.
     

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  • On Thursday, February 23, to Sunday, February 26, at the Orange County Convention Center, fans will get the opportunity to shoot, slam, dribble and drive all day during the NBA All-Star Jam Session. Fans of all ages can compete against their friends in skills challenges and collect FREE autographs from NBA Players and Legends. Young fans can hang out in the Kids Zone with hoops and interactive activities that are the perfect size for kids. For tickets and information, visit http://www.nba.com/allstar2012/.
     
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  • On Friday, February 24, at Amway Center, fans will get the opportunity to watch the brightest young stars at the NBA Rising Stars Challenge. NBA personalities will serve as “general managers” for the game and pick their respective team from a pool of the best rookies and sophomores. Fans will be able to share their input with the team captains leading up to NBA All-Star via social media. For tickets and information, visit http://www.nba.com/allstar2012/.
     
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  • On Saturday, February 25, Commissioner Samuel B. Ings and District 6 will be hosting an inaugural Walk for Peace. The one-mile walk will start at the Frontline Outreach Center (300 C.R. Smith Street) and make its way to conclude at Hankins Park (1340 Lake Park Court). There, local speakers will address the public and local businesses will host a job fair. This event is to recognize the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. For more information call Cynthia Wilson, Aide to Commissioner Ings, at 407.246.3016.
     
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  • Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game - On Friday, February 24, at 7 p.m., watch some of the hottest celebrities from film, TV and music along with some of your favorite NBA Legends take their skills to Center Court for a fun and entertaining basketball game at Jam Session. For tickets and information, visit http://www.nba.com/allstar2012/.
     
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  • NBA All-Star Practice - On Saturday, February 25, the 2012 NBA All-Star players and coaches from the Eastern and Western Conference hold the official All-Star practice session on Jam Session’s Center Court. Don’t have a ticket to the All-Star Game? This is your chance to get up close and personal with the 2012 All-Stars. For tickets and information, visit http://www.nba.com/allstar2012/.
     
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  • On Saturday, February 25 at Lake Eola, the NBA All-Star FIT 5k Run, Walk and Dribble will feature appearances from NBA and WNBA Legends and mascots, an NBA/WNBA FIT Warm Up, a kids fun run and dribble, live music and interactive games. Fans of all ages are welcome to register and join in the fun! For more information, visit http://www.nba.com/allstar2012/.
     

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  • On Saturday, February 25 at 8 p.m., the NBA All-Star Saturday Night will feature some of the NBA’s best players during four competitions: the Haier Shooting Stars competition, the Taco Bell Skills Challenge, the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest and the event’s grand finale, the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. For more information, visit http://www.nba.com/allstar2012/.
     
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  • 2012 NBA All-Star Game - On Sunday, February 26, returning for the first time since 1992 is one of the most entertaining sporting events in Orlando, the NBA All-Star 2012. NBA All-Star 2012 is a unique experience that celebrates the NBA’s greatest athletes.
     
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  • Join Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer for the 2012 State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at the UCF College of Medicine. Click here for more information.
     
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  • City of Orlando District 2 Commissioner Tony Ortiz and the BLUEPRINT Employment Office are hosting at Community Venues Job Information Forum for skilled construction workers to learn about job opportunities for the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dover Shores Community Center (400 Gaston Foster Road). For more information, including required documentation attendees will need to bring with them, click here.
     
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  • Save the date for the 7th annual Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's Neighborhood and Community Summit on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in the Doubletree Hotel (at the entrance of Universal Studio Orlando). For more information, visit CityofOrlando.net/Summit.
     
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  • Come experience Central Florida’s largest weekly market, The Orlando Farmers Market, located at the southeast corner of Lake Eola Park. The Orlando Farmers Market takes place every Sunday and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 321.202.5855 or visit OrlandoFarmersMarket.com.
     

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  • For upcoming Orlando Venues events please visit: OrlandoVenues.net.
     
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  • For information on Harry P. Leu Gardens events please visit: LeuGardens.org.
     
     

     

    City Hall
    400 South Orange Avenue
    Orlando, FL 32801
    Phone: 407.246.2221
    Fax: 407.246.2842
    Email:
    buddy.dyer@cityoforlando.net