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Wine and Dine Fundraiser

October 16, 2013 6-9pm

The Florida Hospital Foundation presents its fundraiser “Wine and Dine.” Come out and eat morsels from local restaurants that will wet your appetite for the wine tasting.

Tickets are sold in advance for $35, or at the door for $40.

All proceeds benefit the Florida Hospital Foundation. For more information visit www.winterparkannual.com

 

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 MR LIGHTMAN

Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week

If you love fashion and fashion designer, come out this week and meet local fashion designers who create unique and daring styles for the contemporary Floridian. Fashion Week starts Sunday, October 13th, 2013 and runs until October 19th, 2013.

Park Avenue Fashion Week Emerging Designer Paparazzi Party

Wednesday, October 2; 6 – 9 p.m.
Tuni, 301 South Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Enjoy cocktails and  lite bites while mingling with the Emerging Designer finalists. Be the  first to see their Project Runway creations and be part of the  celebration as the 2013 Emerging Designer Contest Winner is announced! Cost: Free. Learn more about PAFW events and runway show tickets at www.parkavenuefashionweek.com.

40th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival presented by CenturyLink and Subaru

 

Celebrate local fashion and retail design competition, meet and greet with the local designers, and watch the grande finale fashion show in Central Park’s West Meadow. Even take in the sidewalk sale on Thursday, October 10 – Sunday, October 13. Stop by your favorite Park Avenue area retailers for savings of 50 – 75% off. Shop early for the best selection. Hours vary by store.

Don’t miss out on the fashion fun! Call for more information, 407 644 8281, or visit, www.parkavenuefashionweek.com

 

 

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-Marcus-

40th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival

Central Florida artists display their works and sell pieces the weekend of October 12-13, 2013. Things kick off on Saturday at 9am-5pm in Central Park. Browse through more than 150 artists paintings, sculptures, drawings and photographs.

For more information call 407 644 8281, or visit www.autumnartfestival.com

Hair and Skin Health Exposition

Come to the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center and learn about skin and hair health on October 10th, 2013. Doors open from 6-9pm. Ask questions, meet skin and hair professionals who will be able to give demonstrations and tips on how to make your hair and skin the healthiest it can possibly be.

 

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marin

Popcorn Flicks in the Park

On October 10th, the Winter Park Parks and Recreation Department present, “House on Haunted Hill.”

Bring your blankets, snacks and friends out for a night of laughs and fun while watching the movie in Central Park. Film starts at 8pm, rain date is set fro October 24th.

For more information call 407 629 0054.

 

 

Curtains Up! Fundraiser

Wednesday, October 9, 2013, come to teh Winter Park Playhouse for a fundraiser that will support the playhouse through the next year.

Watch the top musical theatrical performers perform in an all original show. This venue features food, open bar, and an auction. You can purchase your tickets at the box office or by phone. The fundraiser starts at 7pm st the Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave. Suite C.

Tickets

$125.00

 

Call The Winter Park Playhouse at, 407 645 0145.

 

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7th Annual Jack in the Park

Saturday, October 5th, from 7-11pm there will be a fundraiser benefitting the Special Olympics.

There will be a Black Jack tournament all night long, live music and food, a silent auction and raffles. This event will be held at the Rachel D. Murrrah Civic Center, 1050 West Morse Blvd.

Prizes to be won, don’t mss out and help a great cause at the same time.

For more information call, 352 243 9536.

 

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Grant Cochrane

Test the Waters Fishing Tournament

7-11am at Lake Island Park, 4555 Denning Drive

The City’s Park and Recreation along with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission present an opportunity for children and adults to come out and learn how to fish. Lost of family fun to be had! Come out and enjoy yourself. Even seasoned fishermen will have fun trying to catch the biggest fish for the tournament.

An outdoor initiative brought to you by the City’s Park and Recreation along with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

 

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africa

Awakening: The Art of Ursula Shwartz

This month at the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens there will be displays of poerty and artwork by Ursual Shwartz. The exhibition starts October 1 and ends OCtober 27th. This introspective exhibit features a sampling of large-scale oil paintings created by contemporary artist Ursula Schwartz. She expresses her unique South African perspective through bold colors, energetic brush strokes, intimate portraits, metaphoric abstractions, and figurative work. Poetry written by the artist and her young son will accompany selected paintings. Visitors will be encouraged to tap into their own emotions and talents as they try their hand at writing poetry in the gallery’s “Poetry Corner.” Try it out and reflect upon the emotion contained in her paintings—you just may surprise yourself at what you discover!

 

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Simon Howden

National Night Out! Open House

5:30-8:30pm at the Public Safety Facility on 500 North Virginia Ave.

Brought to you by the Winter Park Police Department, this is the 30th Anniversary of community crime prevention. Learn crime prevention techniques, how to safely stand up to crime, keep your family informed and safe.

For more information call 407 599 3311.

 

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-Marcus-