WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (December 19, 2012) – The City of Winter Park is proud to present the 11th annual Unity Heritage Festival on Sunday, January 20, and Monday, January 21, 2013. The annual community festival will promote family history and raise funds for the Educational Fulfillment Fund for local economically disadvantaged youth.
The festival begins on Sunday, January 20, in Shady Park in Hannibal Square located at the intersection of Pennsylvania and New England avenues, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Special activities will include children’s games, career booths, food and retail vendors, special entertainment by various gospel artists, job training, job readiness and financial literacy by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Iota Omega Chapter and the presentation of the annual Heritage Award. Patrons are also encouraged to visit the Hannibal Square Heritage Center just across the street from Shady Park to see “Sewn Together: Photographic Quilts Reflecting the Family Ties of Eatonville, Maitland and Winter Park” and “The Sage Project: Hannibal Square Elders Tell Their Stories.” The center pays tribute to the past, present and future contributions of Winter Park’s historic African American community.
Prior to the festival’s continuance on Monday, January 21, there will be a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Dedication Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at the park located on corner of Morse Boulevard and Denning Drive. Following the ceremony, participants will then march to Shady Park to continue the celebration. After a series of public meetings and input, the city renamed Lake Island Park to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in June 2012. The park will be officially dedicated on MLK Day in honor of the memory and accomplishments of one of the world’s most influential civil rights leaders.
The heritage festival continues in Shady Park on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Join Mayor Ken Bradley and Winter Park city officials at 10 a.m. for a special Martin Luther King, Jr., symbolic program, including the Feature Family Presentation for the Perkins family. Exciting events and activities will continue throughout the day including food and music by Motown Entertainment.
Special thanks to event sponsors including the City of Winter Park Community Redevelopment Agency and Parks & Recreation Department, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Iota Omega Chapter, Verizon Wireless, Crealdé School of Art, Davis Bakery, MetroPlan Orlando and Tim Webber, The Coordinator.
For more information regarding the 11th annual Unity Heritage Festival, please call 407-599-3275. For information regarding additional City of Winter Park events, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (November 20, 2012) – The City of Winter Park and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra invite you to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season at their annual Holiday Pops concert Sunday, November 25, at 4 p.m., in charming Central Park. This free public concert is made possible by the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. Bring a blanket and picnic for a concert program that has become a family tradition in central Florida.

Conductor Albert-George Schram will lead the Philharmonic in a beautiful program of holiday favorites for all ages. Highlights will include instrumentals such as “Chanukah Suite,” “Sleigh Ride” and “Deck the Halls,” and vocal selections including “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” featuring Holiday Singer Connie Brink; “O Holy Night” featuring Tiffany Coburn; “The Twelve Days of Christmas” featuring the Holiday Singers; and “Christmas Memories,” featuring the children’s choir.

In the spirit of the season, 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. Over the past 11 years, the orchestra has helped collect over 4,000 pounds of food for families in central Florida.

For more information regarding the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra or this special performance, please call 407-896-6700, ext. 223, or visit orlandophil.org.

For information regarding additional events in the City of Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (November 13, 2012) – The City of Winter Park and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra invite you to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season at their annual Holiday Pops concert Sunday, November 25, at 4 p.m., in charming Central Park. This free public concert is made possible by the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. Bring a blanket and picnic for a concert program that has become a family tradition in central Florida.

Conductor Albert-George Schram will lead the Philharmonic in a beautiful program of holiday favorites for all ages. Highlights will include instrumentals such as “Chanukah Suite,” “Sleigh Ride” and “Deck the Halls,” and vocal selections including “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” featuring Holiday Singer Connie Brink; “O Holy Night” featuring Tiffany Coburn; “The Twelve Days of Christmas” featuring the Holiday Singers; and “Christmas Memories,” featuring the children’s choir.

In the spirit of the season, 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. Over the past 11 years, the orchestra has helped collect over 4,000 pounds of food for families in central Florida.

For more information regarding the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra or this special performance, please call 407-896-6700, ext. 223, or visit orlandophil.org.

For information regarding additional events in the City of Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police, and parks & recreation agencies (November 13, 2012) The City of Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board is proud to announce the newest “Art in Chambers” exhibition Tree Dreams featuring photography by Diane Gillett Boswell. The collective effect of Winter Park’s iconic tree canopy inspires this body of work. The exhibition is open for public viewing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in City Hall Commission Chambers located at 401 S. Park Ave., and will remain on display through February 2013. The adjacent Chapman Room will feature Boswell’s exhibition Trees Reimagined; a glimpse from a larger body of work in development about Winter Park trees. There will be an artist reception Wednesday, November 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

About her exhibition Boswell writes, “As a child, tree climbing was a favorite pastime. It began at my grandparent’s home with a long, graceful oak tree branch that swept the ground just within my reach. From there, it became a search to identify trees best suited for reaching a perfect perch. The perspective from the treetops was always an intriguing way to watch the passersby come and go, and to see children and animals from this perspective. Now as an observer under the familiar canopy of Winter Park’s community of trees, the collective effect is like a continuous lacey layer of protection that provides shelter and works together as a haven of peaceful textures to buffer the daily life buzzing around their positions.”

Boswell studied art and architecture in Florence, Italy, and later received a degree in architecture and interior design from the University of Florida in Gainesville. In addition to her career as an architect, she is a photographer and cinematographer. Boswell has a recent installation at the new Amway Center in downtown Orlando, Fla.

“Art in Chambers,” a project of the Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board, showcases works by local artists or works borrowed from local museums. “Art in Chambers” enlivens Winter Park’s public rooms and exposes residents and visitors to art, highlights the importance the city places on art and culture, provides city support to local artists and studios, and creates opportunities to educate the populace on the value of art and its place in a meaningful life.

For more information regarding “Art in Chambers” please call 407-599-3498. For information regarding additional City of Winter Park events, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

Join Winter Park Chamber of Commerce on
Saturday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Central Park
Downtown Winter Park

Presented by:

Works by 150 Florida Artists
Children’s Activities by Crealde School of Art
Live Entertainment
Beer Garden
Sidewalk Sale at Park Avenue Merchants

Learn more at www.autumnartfestival.com or call (407) 644-8281

Each year art enthusiasts help to build momentum and support the tradition of producing a world-class festival that exclusively features Florida artists. Patrons not only help support the operation of our unique festival, but also provide dedicated funds pledged to purchase artwork from our talented artists. Join this elite group for an exceptional experience for just $350.

PATRON PERKS

• $200 in Art Dollars
• Festival T-shirt & Poster
• Membership to Crealdé School of Art
• Passes to Local Museums
• Patron Recognition in Festival Guide & Event Signage

EXCLUSIVE EVENTS

• Poster Unveiling Party Be among the first to see this year’s poster design and have your copy signed by the artist. Invitation for two.
• Festival VIP Lounge Relax in an exclusive tented area with food, beverages and prime viewing of live entertainment on the Central Park stage. Access for two.
• Saturday Night Artist Party Enjoy dinner with the artists at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market and celebrate as the winners are announced. Invitation for two.

Sign Up Today!

Please complete your Patron Circle registration by Friday, September 14, 2012 in order to be recognized in Festival Guide.

Download Patron Circle flyer and registration form here.

October 12, 2012, marks the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of Winter Park. The city invites the community to join in the celebration of this momentous occasion at several once-in-a-lifetime events.  For more information and a full schedule of events, click here.

Just for you! Here’s a list of events in Winter Park for the month of September.

September 11
Fallen Heroes Memorial Dedication Ceremony – 2:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Facility.

September 11 – October 16
Memory/Brain Class – 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Winter Park Presbyterian Church located at 400 S. Lakemont Avenue. To register for this free six week class please call 407-647-1467 ext. 101.

September 12
“Work Well” Winter Park Health Education Series – 11:45 a.m. Lunch and learn featuring health and wellness tips at the Winter Park Welcome Center. The event is free to participating companies and $5 for non-participants. For more information please call 407-644-8281.

September 13
Enzian’s Popcorn Flicks – 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. featuring the showing of “Viva Las Vegas” in Central Park.

September 14
“Good Morning Winter Park” – 7:45 a.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center. For more information please on this free event please call 407-644-8281.

September 15
Inventory Sale – Noon to 7:00 p.m. at Winter Park Tech located at 901 Webster Avenue. All retail proceeds benefit Dress For Success of Greater Orlando. For more information please call 407-628-0506.

September 15
6th Annual “True Love Ball” – 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center located at 1050 West Morse Boulevard. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC). For more information and tickets please call 407-843-1910 ext. 301.

September 19
Art in Chambers Reception – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. featuring the works of Rose Thome Casterline in the City Hall Commission Chambers.

September 19
“Plants for Every Pot” – 10:00 a.m. at the Winter Park Garden Club. For more information on this free event please call 407-644-5770.

September 20
“Business After Hours” – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Financial Services located at 5494 Lake Howell Road. Cost for chamber members is $5 and $15 for non-members. For more information please call 407-644-8281.

September 26
“Fun with Flowers” – 10:00 a.m. at the Winter Park Garden Club. For more information on this free event please call 407-644-5770.

September 26
Fairbanks Avenue Informational Meeting – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Winter Park Community Center.

September 27
“Winter Park Sip & Stroll” – 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at participating merchants and restaurants along Park Avenue. Cost is $25 and for advance tickets please call 407-644-8281.

September 27
“Notable Structures In Winter Park” – 10:30 a.m. in conjunction of celebrating the city’s 125th anniversary at the Winter Park Library.

September 29
Museum Day at the Albin Polasek Museum – Free admission from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event includes hands-on art activities and sculpture-related demonstrations. The museum is located at 633 Osceola Avenue. For more information please visit www.polasek.org.

The City of Winter Park and the Public Art Advisory Board are pleased to announce the return of Art on the Green, a prestigious exhibition of large-scale sculptures magnificently displayed in Central Park and on the lawn of City Hall in downtown Winter Park.

Art on the Green 2012 will feature the unique and creative works of eight noted sculptors on display from September 1, 2012, through March 1, 2013, concurrent with park hours. Visitors can begin their outdoor sculpture tour at Winter Park City Hall, located at 401 S. Park Ave., or from anywhere in Central Park. Exhibition catalogs will be available at City Hall and the Winter Park Welcome Center, located at 151 W. Lyman Ave., during regular business hours.

Selected by curator Olga Viso, Rollins College graduate and executive director of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, the Art on the Green 2012 collection includes a range of sculptures from elaborate bronze pieces to those fashioned from stainless steel and reclaimed materials. “Besides improving the quality of public spaces, art in the public realm can generate healthy civic dialogue, foster social exchange, and lead to the expression of a unique and nuanced community identity,” says Viso.

On display at Art on the Green 2012 will be Russell Bellamy’s “St. Prego,” Doug Makemson’s “Ain’t Gonna Work on Maggie’s Farm No More,” Allie Pohl’s “Ideal Woman: Caryatid (Fuchsia),”  Dale Rogers’ “Think and Be Free,” Carolina Sardi’s “Three Double Nests,” Chris Scala’s “Airbourne,” Barbara Sorensen’s “Muse I” and Bill Woods “Doorways and Roadways.” The Art on the Green 2012 exhibition can be viewed FREE of admission seven days a week. A fun, family-friendly opening event celebration will also be held Saturday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, in front of Winter Park City Hall.

For more information about the Art on the Green 2012 exhibition, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org and click on the
Art on the Green logo.