Central Florida Lyric Opera to make it's ArtsFest debut February 8!

We are pleased to announce that the Central Florida Lyric Opera will make it's ArtsFest debut on Monday, February 8 at The Plaza Theatre! Here are the details for the event:

Encore: Broadway On Tour with Grant Norman

Broadway Star Grant Norman and the Central Florida Lyric Opera (CFLO) ensemble of singers perform as a tribute to the music and drama of Broadway. Enjoy the most memorable and beautiful music of Broadway as Grant Norman shares anecdotes and poignant stories about his illustrious career in musical theater. A "must-see" for any vocal music lover! Mr. Norman began his career in CFLO’s Resident Artist Training Program, studying with Maestro Bill Doherty and has starred in Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon and Beauty And The Beast on Broadway.

This event is a Tickets are Limited event. Tickets for these events are available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 am on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 exclusively on www.ArtsFestFL.com. You must have a valid email address to take advantage of this promotion. There is a four ticket limit per email address to all Tickets are Limited events. There is a 30-minute no-show policy that will be strictly enforced. Please plan to arrive at Ticket are Limited performances early to redeem your tickets. A limited number of tickets will be available to Tickets are Limited venues the day of the performance and will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis.

ArtsFest events revealed!

As we lead up to December's release of the hundreds of FREE arts and cultural events that will take over four counties in Central Florida, stay tuned to www.ArtsFestFL.com for the leaks on the schedule. : ) A few leaks will be released each week and the only way to know about them is to join our facebook and twitter from the homepage of www.ArtsFestFL.com.

Bank of America headlines sponsors

Bank of America has once again come on board to support ArtsFest by committing to be the presenting sponsor for ArtsFest 2010. This will be Bank of America's eighth time as the presenting sponsor for the festival. "Bank of America continues to show its support to the arts community through its generous sponsorship of ArtsFest," says Cory Warren, Events Coordinator for United Arts of Central Florida.

Other sponsors committed to ArtsFest include Progress Energy, now in their fifth year of sponsorship and Downtown Avalon Park, who joins ArtsFest sponsorship for the second year in a row. OUC has also agreed to assist ArstFest as an In-Kind sponsor by listing the event in their monthly newsletter to their customers, which is estimated to hit 250,000 households in their Orlando coverage area.

Thank you to the many sponsors that help to make ArtsFest All Arts, All Week, All FREE!

ArtsFest celebrates Black History Month!

ArtsFest and Black History Month have something in common...They are both in February. In celebration and recognition of Black History Month, ArtsFest will denote the many arts & cultural events during ArtsFest that celebrate African American History. This is just one more reason to get out of your chair and get into ours. Visit http://www.redchairproject.com/ to find out what's going on in your community of arts and culture and stay tuned to http://www.artsfestfl.com/ for more insider information on all this ArtsFest 2010!

ArtsFest partners with The Plaza Theatre!

United Arts and ArtsFest 2010 are happy to partner with The Plaza Theatre to bring three amazing events to the large venue at the historic Plaza Theatre off Bumby Ave. in Orlando. The full schedule of events for ArtsFest will be released in December, but here is a sneak peek at the three "tickets are limited" events that will be coming to The Plaza Theatre for FREE during ArtsFest 2010. You will be able to make your reservations for this FREE event beginning Tuesday, February 2, 2010 on ArtsFestFL.com. Stay tuned!

Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 2 pm
Central Florida Ballet
9/11 An American Moment
9/11 an American Moment is Central Florida Ballet’s original production of historic value that captures the poignancy of tested and proven American patriotism; her courage, resolve and pride in response to the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001.

Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Central Florida Lyric Opera
Encore: Broadway On Tour with Broadway Star Grant Norman
Broadway Star, Grant Norman and the Central Florida Lyric Opera Ensemble of singers bring to the stage a stunning tribute to the music and drama of Broadway in this ALL NEW, special ENCORE performance! Relive the most memorable and beautiful music of Broadway as the charming and talented Grant Norman shares anecdotes and poignant stories about his illustrious career in Musical Theater. A "must-see" for any vocal music lover! Grant Norman began his career in our Resident Artist Training Program, studying with Maestro Bill Doherty. He skyrocketed to fame in New York City starring in Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon and Beauty And The Beast on Broadway among others.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Orlando School of Cultural Dance presents: Heritage
Visit the world of African Culture through the eyes of dance and drum.

ArtsFest 2010 Website is LIVE!

Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you know that the new and improved ArtsFest 2010 website is now LIVE! We hope you like the new design and that it gets you excited for ArtsFest 2010!!

URL: http://artsfestfl.com/

Social Networking is live!

We've just set up the Facebook and Twitter accounts for ArtsFest 2010! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter today and stay up to date with the latest news!

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