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Other Words Literary Conference Schedule Changes

The schedule of events at the Other Words Literary Conference has changed.  If you are planning to travel to the conference, be sure to check the new dates and times for specific events.  For example, our Power of the Pen: Be the Change You Want to See in the World panel discussion has changed from Friday to Saturday, November 8th at 2:45 p.m.  Hope to see you there!

http://www.floridarts.org/other-words-conference/2014-other-words-schedule/

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90th Anniversary 1st Thursdays: Art Under $200 –‘Tis the Season

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1st Thursdays, also known as “Orlando’s original art party”, is the award-winning event series presented by the Associates, the Orlando Museum of Art’s volunteer support group. They are committed to expanding Museum membership and encouraging the appreciation of the visual arts. From 6 – 9 pm on Thursday, December 4th, the Orlando Museum of Art showcases a new theme with works by local artists, live music, cash bars serving wine, beer, soft drinks and water, and café offerings from area restaurants.

Admission to 1st Thursdays is free for Museum Members, $10 for non-members, and includes access to the Museum’s featured exhibitions. Parking is free at Orlando Loch Haven Park and overflow parking is available at the Orlando Science Center’s parking garage for $5 per vehicle.

At this month’s event, artists ignite a buying frenzy by creating original works of art—priced under $200. The perfect event for art enthusiasts, collectors and gift givers of every sort.

Tickets are available for purchase here.

90th Anniversary 1st Thursdays: Celebrating the Performing Arts

1st thursdays

1st Thursdays, also known as “Orlando’s original art party”, is the award-winning event series presented by the Associates, the Orlando Museum of Art’s volunteer support group. They are committed to expanding Museum membership and encouraging the appreciation of the visual arts. From 6 – 9 pm on Thursday, November 6th, the Orlando Museum of Art showcases a new theme with works by local artists, live music, cash bars serving wine, beer, soft drinks and water, and café offerings from area restaurants.

Admission to 1st Thursdays is free for Museum Members, $10 for non-members, and includes access to the Museum’s featured exhibitions. Parking is free at Orlando Loch Haven Park and overflow parking is available at the Orlando Science Center’s parking garage for $5 per vehicle.

With the opening of The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in November, artists’ works will show how they were inspired by all that encompasses the performing arts including music, theater and dance at this month’s event.

Tickets are available for purchase here.

Art in the Garden

On Thursday, November 6, from 4:00 to 6:30 pm, come and check out a free open house event featuring sculptor Ramona Louise’s new work, Reflective Figures.

These amazing female figures are beautiful, and reveal details of Ramona’s growth, change, challenge, and acceptance. Her art represents beautiful, mature women who have experienced life richly, felt pain, endured hardship, and risen to joy.

These lovely women have been tucked into Lezlie Laws small garden at LifeArt Studio, 1289 Harmon Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.

Refreshments will be provided by Black Dog Café and Catering.