ArtsFest Kickoff Trailer!

Boys & Girls Club partners with United Arts

United Arts of Central Florida and the Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club are teaming up to bring a FREE ArtsFest performance to members of the Pinehills Club during ArtsFest. This partnership will allow for youth and families that are members of the club to enjoy an arts experience like never before! The Center for Contemporary Dance will present a special peformance of Colours of Courage on stage at the Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club on February 10th! Thank you to Bank of America for their continued support of the arts and for making events like this possible.

Orlando Magic support ArtsFest!

The Orlando Magic believe in supporting the arts in Central Florida! Thanks to the Orlando Magic, United Arts will present "10 Days of ArtsFest Magic" during the 10 days of ArtsFest (February 5-14). Now until the end of ArtsFest (Feb.5-14), the ArtsFest blog (currently found on the "news" tab of the www.ArtsFestFL.com website has transformed into "10 Days of ArtsFest Magic." Miranda Williams, a UCF Film student, has been chosen by United Arts to cover ArtsFest 2010. Ms. Williams will take video and photo footage of at least two ArtsFest events per day and post them to the blog. You can access the blog by clicking HERE or by clicking on the "news" tab of www.ArtsFestFL.com. Ms. Williams can be seen using a FLIP video camera provided by the Magic and will wear a special Orlando Magic ArtsFest jersey while attending the events. Thanks to the Orlando Magic for continuing to support the arts in Central Florida! BE CREATIVE, BE MAGIC!

The Clouds of Love

Friday 2/12/2010 From 7 pm-9 pm
Live Jazz and featured actors, poets and singers grace the stage for a night of love. If you are in love, or looking to be in love come to our Valentine Celebration. Bring your special someone or if cruising solo we'll pin you with a vibrant ribbon that says, "Here I am."

How do I reserve tickets?

On February 2nd @ 10am all "Tickets Are Limited" events will be available for you to make reservations. You make these reservations by visiting ArtsFestFL.com and clicking on the schedule tab. Once you are there, you can make your reservations for any "Tickets Are Limited" event by clicking on the "Tickets Are Limited" icon next to the event you would like to attend.

These tickets will sell out very quickly. Last year they sold out in four minutes. Please know that these events only account for 17% of the FREE offerings during ArtsFest. There are lots of theatrical performances that do not require that you make reservations. We ask that you please understand that the reason these events have a limited amount of tickets is that the theatre or performance space cannot house more than a certain amount of people due to fire code, so we must regulate how many people attend the event.

If you do not have access to a computer or are having difficulty making your reservations, we ask that you call your local Orlando CVB (Convention and Visitor's Bureau) at 407.363.5816. CVB call center staff are trained to answer any questions you might have regarding ArtsFest 2010.

Thank you,

ArtsFest Management

Free SAK Comedy Lab Tickets

The "Duel of Fools," is a 90 minute, high-energy show that features a professional ensemble of improv actors doing comedy in a competitive format. Every show is unique! It's audience-interactive and all ages are welcome. Come enjoy a night of laughter with SAK!

Remember, this is a "Tickets Are Limited Event." Visit the FAQ section of http://www.ArtsFestFL.com for details on how to make your reservations in advance for this event beginning February 2, 2010 @ 10am.

32' Banner on I-4!

Thanks to our friends at Express Signs and Graphics of Orlando, we are happy to announce the unveiling of a 32' banner on I-4. Be sure to take a look at the City of Orlando parking garage that faces I-4. The same building that the SAK sign is located. Thanks to parternships through local businesses like Express Signs, United Arts and ArtsFest are able to offer this event to the community for FREE!

"Furry Tails With a Twist" for kids!

The Florida Children's Repertory Theatre will be presenting a FREE show for kids at the Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Ave. on Sunday, February 14 @ 2:30pm. Join them for "Furry Tails With a Twist" by Jennifer Hickok DeFratis. Two bumbling actors try desperately to present a few of the world's most beloved fairy tales. Unfortunately, their script becomes seriously scrambles and they perform Goldisocks and the Three Wolves, The Three Billy Trolls Gruff and The Three Little Bears. In the end, it takes the whole audience to set the story straight for the actors.

Zora Neale Hurston National Museum

On Saturday, February 13 at 2pm, visit The Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts located at 227 E. Kennedy Blvd. in Eatonville to view the museum's second exhibit, "Zora Neale Hurston: The Legacy of Inspired Reality." This exhibit, which runs from January 23-August 27, 2010, pays tribute to Eatonville's hometown daughter. This distinctive display features the works of numerous artists inspired by Hurston, with images of Hurston and her works woven into the exhibit. Featuring two and three dimensional works, the exhibit includes fine art photography, installation art and mixed media.