Alfond Inn Happy Hour Tours
May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2; 5:30 p.m.
The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Join Cornell Fine Arts Museum the first Wednesday of each month (May to September) for a tour of the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art. Meet in the lobby of the inn for the tour, led by a Cornell staff member. Afterwards, enjoy the Chef's inspired flatbreads for $8 and $5 Sangrias during the Hamilton's
Kitchen Lounge happy hour.
Winter Park High School Spring Concert
Wednesday, May 6; 7:00 p.m.
Ann Derflinger Auditorium at Winter Park High School, 2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL 32792
The Winter Park High School Bands will present two concerts in May to finish the band program's 75th anniversary season. The first in the series will feature works by Aaron Copland, Paul Hindemith, and David Gillingham. It will also feature senior concerto winner Sara Nazarian on the Chaminade flute concerto. Admission is free, and the public is warmly invited to attend.
National Small Business Week Networking Event
Thursday May 7; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Microsoft at The Florida Mall, 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809
Microsoft is proud to celebrate small businesses and offer our dedicated partnership in bringing your ideas to life. Attend our free networking event to get inspired and informed, share success stories, presentations and interactive demos of the technologies that could take your business to the next level. Attendees will enjoy catering, raffle prizes, and special discounts. Please register for this event at www.microsoftstore.com/orlando.
CFCArts Women's and Men's Chorales: Ladies and Gents in Concert!
Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8; 7:00 p.m.
Central Christian Church, 250 SW. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, 32872
Join CFCArts for an eclectic mix of spirituals, hymns, and songs from the Renaissance through contemporary Broadway showstoppers. The Women's and Men's Chorales will also join forces to present a beautiful, haunting rendition of the famous ballad, "When I Fall In Love," arranged by Derric Johnson, creator and arranger of the Voices of Liberty. Guaranteed to be a beautiful night of music, Ladies and Gents in Concert will have something for everyone. For more information, please visit www.cfcarts.com/events.
Hannibal Square Community Land Trust Golf Tournament
Friday, May 8
Orange County National Golf Center, 16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787
The Hannibal Square Community Land Trust in partnership with Fairways for Warriors & the Winter Park Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi is hosting a veteran golf fundraiser to benefit building two more homes for female veterans with children. Proceeds will also go towards scholarships for high school seniors attending college. Join the veterans with your foursome, sponsorship or in-kind donation. Go to www.hannibalsquareclt.org & click on REGISTER HERE for your options.
Friday Night Jazz
Friday, May 8; 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Winter Park Village
Enjoy the final free jazz concert of the season this Friday with the smooth sounds of Johnny Mag Sax
Mother's Day at the Polasek
May 10, 2015; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
After brunch, bring Mom over to the beautiful Polasek Museum for some much needed "rest and relaxation" with free admission for Mom! Let her stop and smell the roses, literally, while she takes in the sculpture gardens. The entire family will be delighted by the newest gallery exhibit, and she'll love all the antiques in the historic home. Try something special this year and make family memories together.
Eyes of Winter Park 1 Year Anniversary
Saturday, May 9; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eyes of Winter Park, 2285 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792
Celebrate Eyes of Winter Park's 1 year anniversary. Enjoy hors d' oeuvre and sangria, raffle prizes and an exclusive showing of Coco Song and Porsche Design's newest eyeglasses.
Mother's Day Sunday Brunch at Marlow's Tavern
Sunday, May 10; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Marlow's Tavern, 1008 S. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Celebrate Mother's Day with Sunday Brunch at Marlow's Tavern. Choose from their selection of delicious a la carte brunch items and weekly specials including: Crab Cake Benedict, Steak & Eggs, Shrimp & Grits and more. For more information, visit www.marlowstavern.com.
Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10; 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Celebrate mom with elaborate chef attended stations, accompanied by mimosas or champagne, as well as live piano music. Reservations at 407-645-6605.
6th Annual Nancy Reed Memorial Round Robin Tennis Tournament
Monday, May 11; 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Winter Park Tennis Center, 1075 Azalea Lane, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Winter Park will present the 6th Annual Nancy Reed Memorial Round Robin Tennis Tournament Monday, May 11, at the Winter Park
Tennis Center. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. for round robin play from 9 to 11 a.m. Space for the Round Robin Tournament is limited and players are asked to RSVP by Friday, May 8, by emailing [email protected]. Snacks and beverages will be made available to players. A donation of $10 to the Nancy Reed Scholarship Fund at Rollins College is suggested.
Music & Memory
Thursday, May 14; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Reeves United Methodist Church, 1100 N. Ferncreek Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
Please join the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center for an informational session on the Music & Memory program. Music & Memory is a program that shares the healing power of personalized music with those who have Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other cognitive impairments. To RSVP, please contact Cindi at 407-843-1910 EXT. 301.
James Gamble Rogers Colloquium on Historic Preservation
Saturday, May 16; 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Friends of Casa Feliz will host acclaimed author adn architect Sarah Susanka as part of the organization's 9th annual event. Susanka is the author of nine books, including "Not So Big House," that collectively weave together home and life design, revealing a 'not so big' attitude serves both architectural aims and life goals. Activities include Susanka's presentation, lunch and a tour of homes in Winter Park's College Quarter neighborhood. Cost: $65 for entire day, including lunch. Lecture only: $25.For more information or to make a reservation, contact [email protected] or visit www.casafeliz.us .
Day with the Designers
Saturday, May 16; 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Grove, 121 E. Welbourne Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
A party not to be missed!! Saturday, May 16th from 2-6pm meet the Amazing Designers behind Society Social, Lettermade and the Ayers Davis Interiors. Call for all the juicy details 407-740-0022.
2015 Growth Expo & BizMix
Wednesday, May 20; 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Orlando Science Center, 777 Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803
Avoid extinction! Join hundreds of Central Florida business professionals and dozens of exhibitors at the Orlando Science Center for the 2015 OBJ Business Growth Expo and BizMix Networking reception. For businesses large and small, the Business Growth Expo & BizMix is a must-attend networking event! For more information, please visit 2015 Business Growth Expo & BizMix - Orlando Business Journal.
Business Development and Sales Strategies for Professionals Workshop
Wednesday, June 3; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
UCF Executive Development Center, 36 W. Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801
UCF Business Would you like to improve your selling skills while strengthening your business relationships? Sign-up for a full-day interactive workshop, Business Development and Sales Strategies for Professionals, held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the UCF Executive Development Center in Downtown Orlando. UCF's award-winning instructor, Ms. Cynthia Gundy, will teach you highly-applicable tactical approaches for selling more of your products and services and building lasting relationships with new and existing clients. Visit, business.ucf.edu/executive-education, for more details and to register.
Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championship Tournament
Monday, June 8; 8:30 a.m.
The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes, 1700 Alaqua Lakes Blvd, Longwood, FL 32779
Do you love to play golf and support a charity? This is the event for you. Proceeds benefit Heart to Heart homes for abused, homeless women and children in Central Florida. Information and registration at:
www.H2HCentralFlorida.org/mercedes---benz---golf/ or call 407-463-6297.
HeArts Give Hope
Friday, June 12; 7:00-10:00 p.m.
UCF Catholic Center at Northview, 3925 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765
Catholic Charities of Central Florida is bringing attention to the unacceptable level of poverty that exists in Central Florida-artistically-through HeARTS Give Hope: Food, Wine & Art. Join Catholic Charities of Central Florida for a feast for the senses-see compelling art, taste local delicacies, smell the aromas of exceptional wines and hear local musical talents perform. Funds raised will support youth scholarships and programs to prevent homelessness. Tickets are $45 per person and include: food, beer, wine, signature drinks, entertainment, art demonstrations, silent auction and more. Purchase your tickets online at www.cflcc.org/heartsgivehope.