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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The Center for Contemporary Dance

It is important to remember that February is not only All Arts, All Month, All Free with ArtsFest...it is also Black History Month, which gives us a unique opportunity to appreciate our history and reflect on how far we have come as Americans. The Center for Contemporary Dance presents Moore Dance Project in Sacred Slave Stories, a history-inspired contemporary ballet that unfolds as a series of living memories from African-Americans who once lived as slaves. Don't miss this incredible performance, taking place in two locations:

Friday, February 3 @ 7pm

at Tavares High School, 603 N. New Hampshire Ave, Taveres, 32778

(open to the public, no tickets required)

Thursday, February 2 & Friday, February 3, 11 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday, February 5; 3-4:30 pm

at The Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

203 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, 32771

(tickets required, visit ArtsFestFL.com to enter the ticket lottery)

Art and Music and Anything You May Have Missed.

With the help of the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Modern Art and the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, Park Avenue celebrated their Christmas in the Park event this past Thursday. Did you miss the hypnotizing sounds of the Bach Festival Society? Maybe you didn't have enough time to step into Origins to see local artist, Robin Maria Pedrero's awe-inspiring display? This was not your last opportunity to embrace the creativity of all of these amazing artists. During ArtsFest 2012, in February, you will be able to enjoy a relaxing outdoor concert with the Bach Festival Society and see the "Emotive Art" of Robin Maria Pedrero, of course all for free! Keep checking the ArtsFest website for the anticipated release of the full schedule of events.

ArtsFest At the Library.

The Orlando Public Library has been a huge supporter of ArtsFest for years. They are continuously spreading the word about ArtsFest and hosting numerous events for children and families. This year United Arts is proudly teaming up with the Orlando Public Library for ArtsFest again to offer a wide range of performances, workshops and activities for children, parents and the whole family. You can expect to see organizations like The Wondermakers, International Folk Dance Ensemble and the UCF Opera all at the library, every weekend of ArtsFest. Look for the ArtsFest 2012 Schedule of Events, coming soon on our website to see these events. Bring the family to the Library every weekend in February and immerse in to art, dance, music and culture, all at your neighborhood Downtown Public Library.

Tree Of Light--Exercise Your Creativity

Cole NeSmith has discovered the power of collaboration in the arts and is sharing it with ArtsFest 2012. On Kickstarter, a website dedicated to supporting new, creative projects, Cole talks about his inspirations for his Tree of Light project and his desire to encourage people to band together and become participants of the art versus just viewers. Standing over 20ft, this original, interactive sculpture, will bring visual and audible art to life by the pull of a string from your own hands. Illuminate Orlando together this February by experience Cole NeSmith's Tree of Light for ArtsFest 2012.

Post on our wall and let us know where you would like to see the Tree of Light sculpture during ArtsFest.

DRIP : Watch Art Come Alive

DRIP! Is going to create big buzz come February. This arts entertainment company formulates a unique blend of performing and visual arts that will heighten all your senses. If you're a fan of performances like Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil, you will undoubtedly enjoy DRIP's combination of dance, music and messy mediums. Leave the kids at home, these late night performances will be a perfect date night come February.

Jazz Meets Hip Hop at the Eden Bar!

Who doesn't love the feeling of discovering new music and talented artists? Although The BLU-TET is no stranger to the local music scene in Orlando, this energetic, full fledged, jazz quartet is "the new guy" at ArtsFest 2012. Enjoy the "Digital Journey" of unique improvisations along with trance-like beats from The BLU-TET, two separate nights, at the always welcoming, Enzian's Eden Bar. Continue following our blog for more hightlights and insights of the endless, FREE events we have planned for this year's ArtsFest.