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Valentine Concert – an Afternoon of Music, Art and Romance

Valentine Concert

Date: Sunday, February 7
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: Central Park Main Stage
251 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789

Cost: The event is free and open to the public.

Each spring the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Merchants Association proudly host a Valentine Concert in Central Park. This afternoon of music and romance is the ideal place to bring a picnic basket, spread out a blanket and spend the afternoon with your sweetheart on Park Avenue.

The free event is held on the Sunday before Valentine’s Day at the Central Park Main Stage.

A FREE Bike Valet will be offered for the Valentine Concert. Don’t worry about parking your car, ride on down and have your bicycle parked and secured while you enjoy the music! Eyes will be on your bicycle for the duration of the concert. It works like a hat check. The bicycle valet will be located on the west side of the Main Stage.

2016 Event Details
Sunday, February 7, 2016
1:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Park with John Sinclair
featuring members of the Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra
presented by Art on the Green & The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park
2:30 p.m.
Michael Andrew & Swingherhead
presented by Park Avenue Merchants Association

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Winter with the Writers: Antonio Skármeta

Antonio Skármeta, Chilean novelist, screenwriter and diplomat, will host a master class at Rollins College. He will also give a reading, an on-stage interview, and a signing at 7:30pm at Rollins College as a part of the 2016 season of Winter With the Writers.

Date :
Thursday, February 4, 2016 | 4:00 PM

Location event :
Rollins College – Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
407-646-2666
More info: http://rollins.edu/winter-with-the-writers

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Sunday Afternoon in the Park with John Sinclair

and Art on the Green tour
Join Conductor John Sinclair and the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park for an afternoon of music as well as a tour through Central Park to see Art on the Green, an exhibition of seven sculptures by artists from Miami, Florida. The event will begin at the side stage in Central Park located near Morse Blvd. and The Emily Fountain.

Date :
Sunday, February 7, 2016 | 1:30 PM

Venue :
Central Park

Location event :
Park Avenue & Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

More info: http://www.cityofwinterpark.org/aog

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14Unique Tropical Fruit Species and Varieties for Central Florida Gardens

Audrey Jones, President/Director of Central Florida Fruit Society will educate us on tropical, subtropical and temperate fruit species that can be grown in our area with minor or moderate maintenance. Most people haven’t heard of these unique plants or which variety is possible to fruit.

Date :
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | 10:00 AM

Venue :
Winter Park Garden Club

Location event :
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
407-644-5770

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15CoffeeTalk featuring Electric Utility & Public Works Director

This session will be held in the Chapman Room on the second floor of Winter Park City Hall. If you have a latté beans to grind or you simply want to espresso your thoughts, CoffeeTalk may be the cup for you. This free, popular CoffeeTalk series gives the community an opportunity to sit down and talk with the Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager and Department Directors over a cup of coffee provided by Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen. CoffeeTalk provides a more informal setting to share ideas, concerns and thoughts with city leaders. We hope to see you at CoffeeTalk!

Date :
Thursday, February 11, 2016 | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Location event :
401 S. Park Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Venue :
Winter Park City Hall

Contact :
407-599-3399
More info: https://cityofwinterpark.org/Pages/Departments.aspx

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16Winter with the Writers: Phillip Deaver

Philip F. Deaver, professor of English at Rollins and author of the soon-to-be-released Forty Martyrs, will host a master class at Rollins College. He will also give a reading, an on-stage interview, and a signing at 7:30pm at Rollins College as a part of the 2016 season of Winter With the Writers.

Date :
Thursday, February 11, 2016 | 4:00 PM

Location event :
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Venue :
Bush Science Center Auditorium

Contact :
407-646-2000
More info: http://rollins.edu/winter-with-the-writers

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17Popcorn Flicks in the Park

Presented by Winter Park CRA and produced by Enzian Theater. This film series features classic films for the whole family. We encourage you to bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends and join us! Free popcorn for everyone. For more information please call 407-629-0054.

Date :
Thursday, February 11, 2016 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location event :
Park Avenue & Garfield Avenue
winter park, 32789 United States

Venue :
Central Park Main Stage

More info: http://enzian.org/film/popcorn_flicks
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January events Winter Park

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Winter Park Sunday Running Group

The Winter Park Sunday Running Group has been a source of pleasant running experiences and friendships for hundreds of runners over 40 years. We encourage and welcome runners of all ages and speeds to join us on the course which offers exceptional scenery throughout Winter Park. The most popular distances range from five to ten miles, but the course easily accommodates shorter loops of three or four miles. It is our policy to ensure that people new to the group are warmly welcomed and that they do not get lost on the course.

Date:
Sunday, January 10, 2016 – Weekly on the same day
Park Avenue & Welbourne
Winter Park

Time:
7:00 am

Website:
http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

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Winter in the Park

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The City of Winter Park will bundle up once again for “Winter in the Park,” the city’s annual holiday ice skating rink in Central Park West Meadow. Snowflakes of all ages and skill levels are invited to chill out as they glide, spin and turn!: Monday thru Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. See website for extended school holiday hours. Snow angels are invited to skate all day for only $12 per skater (skate rental included).

For a blizzard of 10 or more people, cool group discounts are available. If you are interested in bringing your whole igloo to celebrate birthdays, special events, private parties or corporate holiday gatherings, the rink is available for rental opportunities. Advance reservations are required for private party/groups to avoid an icy avalanche of skaters at the rink. Holiday music, games, carolers and so much more will flurry around you as you enjoy “Winter in the Park.”

Date:
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 – Daily until Sunday, January 10, 2016

Time:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

http://cityofwinterpark.org/witp

Event Location:

Central Park West Meadow in Downtown Winter Park
New York Avenue & Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
(407) 599-3334

https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks/central-park/

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Art on the Green 2015-2016 Exhibition

The City of Winter Park and the Public Art Advisory Board present Art on the Green 2015-2016, a major exhibition of large-scale sculptures displayed in the 11-acre Central Park in downtown Winter Park. The exhibition features the works of seven noted artists with ties to Florida. Seven sculptures will be on display from Sunday, November 1, 2015, through Tuesday, March 1, 2016, concurrent with park hours. Visitors can begin their outdoor sculpture tour at the Central Park Rose Garden, located at the intersection of Park and New England avenues, or from anywhere in the park.

Date:
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 – Daily until Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Event Location:
Central Park Rose Garden
Park Avenue and New England Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

http://cityofwinterpark.org/AOG
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January Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale

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Save 50 to 75 percent off select merchandise at participating merchants! Get all the incredible post-holiday sales at the January sidewalk sale featuring savings from 50-75% off at participating Park Avenue and Hannibal Square merchants. Don’t miss this Winter Park shopping event!

Date:
Thursday, January 7-10, 2016 | 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Event Location:
Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park, Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
407-644-8281

http://cityofwinterpark.org/AOG
http://experienceparkavenue.com/event/?eeid=1423&ttl=January+Sidewalk+Sale

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I Left My Heart

T​his new musical revue features three professional​ tenors who take you​ through four decades of Tony Bennett’s life and ​music – f​rom his early top 40 hits to​ his jazz recordings with Count Basie, Stan Getz and Bill Evans to ​his famous torch songs. This musical​ includes a thrilling score of 40 standards all recorded by the man Sinatra called “the greatest singer in the world.” With such recognizable songs like “Stranger In Paradise,” “The Best Is Yet To Come,” “Rags To Riches,” and his best known hit “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” this musical revue is sure to be a very popular show for all!

The three outstanding tenor voices performing Bennett’s songs are all returning Playhouse professionals – Bert Rodriguez, Victor Souffrant and Dee Jay Young. Roy Alan will direct the production and Christopher Leavy will music direct. The Playhouse trio will accompany with Mr. Leavy on piano, Ned Wilkinson on multiple instruments and Sam Forrest on percussion.

The production runs January 22 – February 27, 2016.  Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. and select Wednesday, Friday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices are $40 evenings, $36 Senior evenings, $30 matinees, $15 student and industry professionals. Student rush “$10@10” offers $10 tickets (for students 25 years and younger) 10 minutes prior to a performance when seats are available.

Date:
Friday, January 22, 2016 thru Saturday, February 27, 2016

Event Location:
Winter Park Playhouse
711 Orange Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
407-645-0145

http://www.winterparkplayhouse.org/

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The holiday season is already here!

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The holiday season is already here!

This is a time when all our family and friends get together to enjoy some precious moments and help us appreciate what we often take for granted.

This Christmas let’s slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of life – light a fire, bake a cake, make a snowman!

And remember, Christmas is not about opening presents, it’s about opening our hearts!

Have a very Merry Christmas and a truly Happy New Year!

From all of us at TCP

Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe Winter Park Road Race 10k and 2 Mile Presented by Florida Hospital

The 39th annual event is a local tradition. With a 10k, 2 mile and kids’ run the whole family can participate. Run through beautiful, neighborhood friendly Winter Park. The 10k course features slight inclines, tree canopied roads, historic homes and views of Chain of Lakes. 10k finishers receive a medal, all participants receive a pint glass and commemorative gender specific tech tee. Join us!

Date, Time & Location
Saturday, March 12, 2016
7:00 am: 2 Mile
7:30 am: 10k (6.2 mi.)
8:15 am: 2 Mile Awards
9:00 am: 10k Awards
9:15 am: Florida Hospital for Children Kids’ Run
10:00 am: Track Shack Running Series Awards Ceremony

Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL
251 Park Avenue South
Winter Park, FL 32789

About this Race
This is the Grand Finale of the Track Shack Running Series. The 39th annual event is a local tradition. With a 10k, 2 mile and kids’ run the whole family can participate. Run through beautiful, neighborhood friendly Winter Park. The 10k course features slight inclines, tree canopied roads, historic homes and views of Chain of Lakes. This event sold out last year! Don’t delay, register today!
Our title sponsor, Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe is celebrating 30 years of service in Central Florida.

Safety is our first priority!
Bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, and dogs will be prohibited from the race course. The use of headphones is discouraged.
Walker Friendly Events

Keeping Central Florida Fit is our mission. Walkers are encouraged to participate in all Track Shack races. Municipalities require that road ways are clear of participants and opened as soon as the race is complete. That is why a maximum pace of 16 minutes per mile is set. If the pace isn’t maintained, race officials will ask you to move to the sidewalk to re-open the roadways.
Stroller Restrictions

• Stroller/jogger operators start behind designated stroller signage in the 2 mile ONLY.
• Stroller/jogger operators may walk/jog no faster than 15 minute per mile, a safe operating speed. If your speed goes faster than 15 minutes per mile pace, you may be disqualified.
• Stroller/jogger operators must yield the right of way to runners. Stroller/Joggers can tip easily and cannot turn quickly. Please do not weave through packs of runners.

Run 4 Love 4 Mile Presented by Florida Hospital

Run 4 Love 4 Mile Presented by Florida Hospital

Event Date:
02-13-2016 7:30 AM

Event Description:
Single? Married? It’s Complicated? This event is for everyone that has the love of running and walking or may just be discovering it. Bring your loves and experience the euphoria of a healthy lifestyle. Best outfit contest, SoleMate Challenge, and free kids’ run.

Date, Time & Location
Saturday, February 13, 2016
7:30 am: 5k
8:45 am: Healthy 100 Kids’ Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation

Showalter Field
2525 Cady Way
Winter Park, FL 32792

Register at www.Run4Love4Mile.com

“Winter on the Avenue” featuring the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

  The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and the City of Winter Park are proud to host “Winter on the Avenue,” a kickoff to the holiday season presented by Westminster Winter Park. The holiday street party will include a flurry of activities from 5 to 10 p.m. along Park Avenue and in Central Park. The annual tree lighting ceremony will be broadcast live at 5:15 p.m. on WFTV Channel 9, and will include performances by children’s choirs, and children’s activities. Bring the entire family for a night of holiday cheer to this free event!

 

Details

Date:
Friday, December 4, 2015
Time:
5:15 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Event Location

Central Park
Park Avenue & Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

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“Winter in the Park” – Holiday Ice Skating Rink

The City of Winter Park will bundle up once again for “Winter in the Park,” the city’s annual holiday ice skating rink in Central Park West Meadow. Snowflakes of all ages and skill levels are invited to chill out as they glide, spin and turn!: Monday thru Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. See website for extended school holiday hours. Snow angels are invited to skate all day for only $12 per skater (skate rental included).

For a blizzard of 10 or more people, cool group discounts are available. If you are interested in bringing your whole igloo to celebrate birthdays, special events, private parties or corporate holiday gatherings, the rink is available for rental opportunities. Advance reservations are required for private party/groups to avoid an icy avalanche of skaters at the rink. Holiday music, games, carolers and so much more will flurry around you as you enjoy “Winter in the Park.”

Details

Date:
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Time:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Event Categories:
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Website:
http://cityofwinterpark.org/witp

Event Location

Central Park West Meadow in Downtown Winter Park
New York Avenue & Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

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Phone:
(407) 599-3334
Website:
https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks/central-park/

Seasons 52 Park Ave. 5.2k Presented by Florida Hospital

Seasons 52 Park Ave. 5.2k Presented by Florida Hospital

Event Date:
01-23-2016 7:30 AM

Get a healthy start to the New Year by participating in the 4th race of the Track Shack Running Series. Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar celebrates the enjoyment of living a fit and healthy lifestyle by sponsoring this race through beautiful Winter Park!

Saturday, January 23, 2016
7:30 am: 5.2k (3.2 miles)
8:45 am: Healthy 100 Kids’ Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation
Note: Please plan to arrive 45 minutes to 1 hour early due to road closures and traffic congestion.

Stage at Central Park
251 N. Park Ave. 
 Winter Park, FL 32789
(Corner of Garfield Ave and Park Avenue)

Register at www.TrackShack.com

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra “Holiday Pops” Concert

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday, November 29, 2015 | 4:00 PM | Free

The City of Winter Park invites you to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season as the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents its annual Holiday Pops concert in Winter Park’s charming Central Park. The Philharmonic will present a beautiful program of holiday favorites for all ages to enjoy. This free public concert is made possible by the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. Audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable, canned or dry food items to help restock the pantries at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Bring a blanket and a picnic and get ready for a concert program of holiday favorites that will be sure to put everyone in the spirit of the season.