Weekend Top 6 Picks

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Saturday February 1, 2014

 10am to 1pm $10. Dessin de Figures. Maitland Art Center. Maitland Art Center Studio 6 231 W Packwood Ave,  Maitland,, FL. This is the return of this workshop from last year. It will be an on going figure drawing session that has been offered by Steve Pi, one of the Sculpture Instructors at the Maitland Art Center and one of our members. This is part of the Orlando Artist inspiration activities that this group was founded on. This workshop will be open to any ORLANDO ARTIST MEMBER that wants to attend and pays the model fee . This is part of Steve’s Sculpture class with a figure model who is posing for that series of classes. Steve is the Host & moderator and will determine (First come) who can sit-in.

7pm to 11pm Free. Swingout Saturday. 644 Florida Central Parkway, Longwood, Fl. The music is hot and the dance floor will rock! Beginner dance lesson at 7pm. Dancing from 8 to 11pm. http://www.facebook.com/events/155347454601985/    More info: http://www.SwingoutSaturday.com/

8pm to 11pm Free, but grab a beer. Tattoo Art by Tattoo Artists. The Falcon 819 E. Washington Street, Suite 2, Orlando, Fl. The Falcon presents Tattoo art by Tattoo Artists show. The show will include art from some of the best and most talented artists in the business, including; Albert Diezhandino, Ant Iannucci, Brett J Barr, Chazz Hysell, Derek Jennings, Earl Funk, Edward Argibay, Gina Marie, Jeremy Scott, Randall Muntz, Scott White, Steven Alfieri, Steve Roberts, Timmy Dub …and more! Curated by “…And The Three Bears”

Sunday February 2, 2014 Groundhog Day!

10am to 12:30pm $10 Crealde Sketch Class. Crealdé School of Art, Saint Andrews Boulevard, Winter Park, FL. Life drawing from nude model.

1pm to 3pm Free Yoga. Eastern side of Lake Eola Park, Orlando, FL. Occurs weekly.

9pm to 11pm Free. Comedy Open Mic. Austin’s Coffee: 929 W Fairbanks Ave Winter Park, FL. Free comedy show! Come out & laugh, or give it a try yourself.

Weekend Top 6 Picks

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Saturday January 18, 2014

8am to 3pm  Free. Antique Telephone Show and Sale. Maitland Civic Center Inc,

641 Maitland Avenue South, Maitland, FL.

1pm to 3pm Free. Central Florida Community Arts School of Performing Arts Open House! 250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd Orlando, FL 32804 (on the campus of Central Christian Church) Ample parking is available in the rear parking lot. Whether you are interested in private lessons, group classes, or just would like to tour the School and enjoy some live music, you are invited to join them for this

exciting event! The faculty and staff of the School of Performing Arts will be providing live music throughout the afternoon in the school’s beautiful courtyard! You are invited to get a cup of coffee, sit back and relax as you enjoy beautiful vocal and instrumental performances.

7pm to 10pm Free. Snap! Space Opening Exhibit ‘Vintage Noveau’. Snap! Orlando Cameo Theater 1013 E. Colonial Drive Orlando FL. Snap! Space’s opening exhibit and installation will celebrate the revival of the historic Cameo Theater with the work of 12 international photographers, along with sculpture, design, jewelry and fashion artists. The exhibit will showcase large scale works from iconic master photographers who documented Hollywood history, and music, as well as introduce rising stars in fashion photography. Snap! Space is the new permanent 5,000 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor gallery home of Snap! Orlando. Guest artists and gallerists, sponsored drinks, catering, gift shop and DJs (Atnarko Bear and Nigel John.)



Sunday January 19, 2014

2pm to 8pm 21+ $10 door (cash only) Snap! Space and Infiltr8:Celbr8 Present ‘FOOL’S PARADISE: a daytime affair.’ Cameo Theater 1013 E. Colonial Drive,  Orlando FL. DJ’s • THREE • Atnarko • Queens Of Noise • Rob Slac • Mathew Scot. ART • Terry O’Neill, England • Gered Mankowitz, England • Billy & Hells, Germany • Tina Luther, Germany • Axel Crieger, Germany • Szymon Brodziak, Poland • Zhang Jingna, China • Patricia Steur, Utrecht, Netherlands • and local artists: Rebecca Rose, Wearable art jewelry • Chris Scala, Visual art and sculptures • Blair Sligar, soulful furniture (Hog Eat Hog), Orlando • Wesley Geometry, geometric paper art • Daniel Wilson, Organic dye sublimation transfer art • Midtown Architecture Studio (MAS), light installation. FOOD/DRINK VENDORS • Juice Bar • Femme Du Fromage • Uncommon Accoutrement’s • Fantastic Hummus.

5pm to 9pm Free to attend but buy some food! Orlando Food Truck Bazaar. Fashion Square Mall 3201 East Colonial Drive Orlando FL. http://www.thedailycity.com/2011/05/thedailycitycom-food-truck-bazaar.html

9pm to 11pm Free. “Comedy Open Mic” Austin’s Coffee 929 W Fairbanks Ave Winter Park, FL. Free comedy show! Come out & laugh, or give it a try yourself.

DRIP Sketchbook Finally on Sale.

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 Although I had the DRIP Sketchbook listed online, I just realized I hadn’t made it available for sale. I believe all the settings are correct now making it publicly available. If you tried to order it and ran into digital roadblocks, let me know.

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Saturday January 11, 2014

1pm to 3pm $5 Science Play Festival. Mad Cow Theatre (54 West Church Street, Orlando, Florida 32801).  “A Short History of Nearly Everything”. Adapted by Lauren Gunderson from a book by Bill Bryson. For the first time ever, Mad Cow Theatre creates a unique play festival exploring the world of science plays through a weekend of staged readings and discussion forums. Join us as we explore the worlds of science, technology and history through imaginative stories.

7:30pm to 9:30pm $5  Science Play Festival. Mad Cow Theatre (54 West Church Street, Orlando, Florida 32801). “Photograph 51” by Anna Ziegler. For the first time ever, Mad Cow Theatre creates a unique play festival
exploring the world of science plays through a weekend of staged
readings and discussion forums. Join us as we explore the worlds of
science, technology and history through imaginative stories.

9pm to Midnight Free Falcon Soundraiser. The Falcon 819 E. Washington Street, Suite 2, Orlando, Florida. Soundraisers are a series of live shows presented by The Falcon, over the next couple of months. We will be actively accepting donations at each event and throughout the coming months at The Falcon, in hopes of generating enough funding to purchase a simple Sound/PA system for The Falcon. This will enable LIVE music on a more frequent basis at an already KICK ASS hang, and give local talent yet another venue to share their art! The first in the series will feature: audiotourism (members of SC Accidental and LostGhosts) http://audiotourism.bandcamp.com/ Instrumental/non-vox/two piece “90’s-esque inde-guitar swing ala wall of sound!” Come on out and support local business and local talent!

Sunday January 12, 2014

7:30am to 9pm Free Gallery Fresh Art Markets. Orlando Fashion Square 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803. On the 2nd Sunday of every month Gallery Fresh Art Markets and Orlando Fashion Square proudly present “Show Your Art.” This free to the public, indoor, non-juried art event showcases 60 to 90 local artists and fine crafts persons and is located throughout Orlando Fashion Square.

1pm to 3pm  $5 Film Slam 14′. 1300 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751. FilmSlam will usually be held on the second Sunday of each month at 1PM at Enzian. Come celebrate independents day! Experimental Films, Puppet Films, Art Films, Bartenders throwing bottles, Gangsters, a Music Video….this has to be the most amazingly eclectic line we’ve had for all of 2012. Q&A with the filmmakers to follow screening. http://www.enzian.org/film/filmslam-14

7:30pm to 9:30pm $5 Science Play Festival. Mad Cow Theatre 54 West Church Street, Orlando, Florida 32801. “Isaac’s Eye” by Lucas Hnath. For the first time ever, Mad Cow Theatre creates a unique play festival exploring the world of science plays through a weekend of staged readings and discussion forums. Join us as we explore the worlds of science, technology and history through imaginative stories.

Solos

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On November 15th I went to 2 rehearsal of “Solos“, a play written by Joseph Reed Hayes at the Sandler Training Center (650 S. Northlake Blvd., Suite 430 Altamonte Springs Fl.) The production was part of Joseph’s 13 in 13 challenge, to produce 13 productions in 2013. Though the bar was set high, it seems that Joseph has completed every production he planned at the beginning of the year.

This is how Joseph describes this original play about Ben “Blues” Miller and his wife Ellie…”My
play, Solos, is nothing less than the history of jazz in America, as
told through the relationship of two people, in three movements and a
coda. Ellie’s story is a symphony: a fast, spritely first movement; a
dance-like statement of self; a slow and mournful fugue; a finale that
brings her back to herself; and then resolution and peace, reaffirming
her talent and strength in the coda. Ben, the hip
‘Blue’ Miller, is portrayed by the music; everything you need to know
about him is told by the progression of Ellie’s music, from forceful
swing to cool bebop, dissonant and chaotic free jazz, resolving back to
romantic and lyrical post-modern. Ben in a very real way does not truly
exist until Ellie creates him. If you know nothing about jazz, Solos is
theater, pure and simple, a love story of two people trying to live
through their art and insecurities. If you are familiar with jazz, the
musical hints will provide a little extra gift.”

 Paul Castaneda directed the actors Desiree Perez and Michael Sapp. While Ben Millers career as a jazz trumpeter grew, it became clear that Ellie was the creative force behind his rise. She wrote all the music that helped spark his rise. When he came home to brag about the crowds raw energy, Ella’s mood soured as she sat hoe alone. The characters arcs were always on opposing paths.  She yearned to have the music she wrote recognized but Ben got all the accolades. Though often at odds, the couple were undeniably stronger together. The play followed their relationship through the years. They grew old and matured together despite their differences.

At this rehearsal, the actors were already “off book” but Paul called them out to be fully present in the moment. While one actor was speaking, the other actors thoughts might wander to what they would have to do next. When they are fully, emotionally involved in the scene, that is when the magic happens. Both actors seemed to be living in their character’s skin. The affection and history between them felt very reel. The play will resonate for anyone who has ever felt that their talents were not fully recognized. It is only after the struggles, that the couple realizes how strong they are together.