Orlando Science Center and Human Library at The Urban ReThink

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            Orlando Science Center has a theater called “Dr. Philips CineDome” with a choice of a few educational movies. We arrived an hour before the movie started so we could visit all of the floors to capture video for our ArtsFest fans. It turned out to be a great idea because the movie lasted 45 minutes, which felt like a break from playing with all of the kids and neat toys. There was so much to see; even the gift shop was very cool.

            Corey decided to continue capturing video of the Science Center while I watched the movie. I chose to watch Animalopolis. They have stadium seating that is covered with a dome screen, with 28,000 watts of audio power, and 30 speakers. This is a family-oriented event where kids were laughing at all of the funny things animals do when they think we’re not watching. The visuals were incredible with a very cute story line with a musical twist, and rhyming narration. I can honestly say that I learned a few things about animals that I had never heard of before. Did you know that a cheetah could run up to speeds of 72 mph?

            Our next stop was at Urban ReThink, located downtown off of E. Central Blvd. Urban ReThink is a creative, collaborative, and transformative atmosphere. Their event for ArtsFest was unique for the United States. The concept originated in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2000 and has now reached its way here through Urban ReThink’s event planner. It was called ‘The Human Library’ and you could check out a human book to hear a story based on the book title you choose. More details about the event can be found on their website at http://www.urbanrethink.com/node/587. Our video includes a brief interview with the event planner and a sneak peek at one of the human books in action. For a listing of future events happening at Urban ReThink visit: http://urbanrethink.com/calendar. If you’re interested in becoming a human book, they’re interested in hearing from you. For more information on how to sign up, visit: www.tinyurl.com/beahumanbook.

REMINDER: on the last page of the ArtsFest schedule of events is a passport that’s been provided for you to collect one or more stamps throughout ArtsFest. The more stamps you get the better your chance is to win valuable prizes and discounts to local arts and cultural organizations and businesses. Get your passport stamped at participating ArtsFest venues.

written by Jessica Northey | jessicanorthey.com 

 Orlando Science Center

The Human Library at Urban ReThink

BLU-TET performance at Enzian

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The BLU-TET

Digital Journey: Where Jazz Meets Hip-Hop
Live music at its rawest state. Stunning improvisation and trance-like beasts done by a live band; this event connects the participant with the art in the best way possible, through their ears.

Enzian is a great place for a date night in a cozy atmosphere where it feels like all of the guests outside at the bar are friends. They are known for their indie movies so being new to Orlando, I was delightfully surprised to see a jazz band playing outside while a movie was playing inside. Enzian is now playing two movies called ‘Shame’ and ‘Bach & Friends’ and if you want to learn more about the theater, visit Enzian’s website at http://www.enzian.org. The band playing was called The BLU-TET.

According to BLU-TET’s website, at www.ReverbNation.com/blutet “Jarritt Sheel's BLU-TRIO, and the BLU-TET, is a full fledge jazz quartet based on the Horace Silver groups and the Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers concept, which we feel is the paradigm of performing original and standard jazz literature, while also combining improvisation with Hip-Hop, Soul, Funk, and Blues music. To stand shoulder to shoulder with the titans of jazz music while also carving out our own individual niche.” I highly recommend Enzian and the BLU-TET; they’ll be playing there again on Wednesday the 29^th from 6 – 8pm.

Corey and I met with the band members inside for video interviews during the band’s break. Other ArtsFest staff was also there for the ArtsFest event with paper tags guest can fill out that will be hung at Urban ReThink in Thornton Park for display. The crew asked people to write on a tag about why The Arts Matter. You can share why The Arts Matter to you online at www.TheArtsMatter.com as well. I am reminded why art matters at every interview we do with artists, of every kind, who say they knew they wanted to have a career in the one special creative gift they discovered they had as a child. ArtsFest is about bringing families in Central Florida more awareness of the art that is all around them. We are very lucky to live in a city that has a strong cultural support system such at United Arts of Central Florida.

written by Jessica Northey  |  jessicanorthey.com

BLU-TET Band at Enzian

Event List for ArtsFest Feb 2012

Please subscribe to the blog for upcoming videos being produced for ArtsFest this year by Jessica Northey along with Corey Link. We're both Full Sail U students and are excited about covering the events this year. The following events are a list of the specific events we will be attending for a video blog entry.

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CityArts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, 32801, 407.648.7060

Wed. 2/1 - Sat. 2/4: 11 am – 6 pm
Tues. 2/7 - Sat. 2/11: 11 am – 6 pm
Tues. 2/14 - Sat. 2/18: 11 am – 6 pm
Tues. 2/21 - Sat. 2/25: 11 am – 6 pm
Tues. 2/28 - Wed. 2/29:  11 am – 6 pm

Explore CityArts Factory
Stop by CityArts Factory to enjoy works from local artists and get registered to win a gift pack including tickets for two to both SAK Comedy Lab and Jazz Brunch at the Grand Bohemian Hotel.

Thurs. 2/16: 6 - 9 pm
Free Headshots 
Free professional headshots with CD of your pictures on the way out!
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SAK Comedy Lab
29 S. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801, 407.648.0001
Thurs 2/16: 7:30 - 9pm

SAK Duel of Fools
Our seasoned professionals duke it out in this high-energy improv comedy competition, featuring audience judges, the Pink Shoe of Salvation and the Scum Box with plenty of free Tootsie Rolls.
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Mead Botanical Garden
1500 S. Denning Dr., Winter Park, 32789, 407.599.2800
Sat. 2/18: 10 am - 2 pm

The Great Duck Derby
Kids and adults alike can enjoy this free event or purchase a duck to paint and race through Winter Park’s hidden treasure, Mead Botanical Garden.
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Orisirisi African Folklore
at Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, 32801, 407.835.7323
Sat. 2/18: 11 am - noon

Orisirisi Drum Sermons: Folktales,
Legends, Myths from the Far Corners of Africa
A celebration of music, culture, and the recreation of the African storytelling tradition; including drum and percussion instruments, audience participation, and fun learning for the entire family.
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Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St. 407.514.2000
2/19 10am-5pm
Explore & Discover Together - Museum
Where else can you pet a gator, make lightning, visit new worlds and come face to face with a T-Rex?
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Urban ReThink
625 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, 32801, 407.704.6895
Sun. 2/5 & Sun. 2/19: 11 am - 7 pm

Human Library
Peruse fascinating stories from over 30 “human books” to discover the living truth of experiences like publishing a book, conducting an orchestra, or climbing Mount Everest – directly from the people who lived it!
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The BLU-TET
Enzian's Eden Bar - 1300 S. Orlando Ave. Maitland
2/22 6-8pm
Digital Journey: Where Jazz Meets Hip-Hop
Live music at its rawest state. Stunning improvisation and trance-like beasts done by a live band; this event connects the participant with the art in the best way possible, through their ears.
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Clouds in My Coffee Theater
at Dex Imaging Skyline Club at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium
1610 W. Church St., Orlando, 32805, 407.970.1550
Sat. 2/25: 8 pm

Clouds of Love
Clouds of Love includes Orlando’s best spoken word and live music featuring Mozaic.
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Orlando Youth Circus
101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, 32801, 407.855.5457
2/26 1:30 - 2:30pm

Orlando Youth Circus
Participate in the fun of circus arts at this interactive demonstration of skills by Orlando Youth Circus.
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Winter Park Historical Association
200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 32789, 407.647.2330
2/29 10am - 4pm

The Way We Were: Park Avenue in the '60s and '70s
Take a step back in time and learn about the people and shops of Park Avenue during the 1960s and 1970s.
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