Alice Friedman and Al Rocheleau will speak at the Florida Writers Association Maitland group’s meeting this Thursday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m at the Maitland Public Library. The pair will speak to the group about poetic themes in fiction and nonfiction. For more information, visit the Florida Writer’s Association website.

The Orlando Science Center will host a gala from 6-9:30 p.m. on April 16^th. The gala will feature author Stuart Woods discussing his award winning work, food and wine samplings and a silent auction. Woods will sign books after the presentation. All proceeds will benefit the Adult Literacy League. For more information, call 407-422-1540.

Ben Hale will host his Why Publish Now? talk at the Winter Park Public Library on Saturday, April 26^th from 1 to 3 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Ben Hale at authorben@hotmail.com.

The Anti Gravity Theatre in Kissimmee will host an aerial show production at 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets will cost $40. For more information, call 407-507-3943.