Mr. Charles Dickens himself (or a reasonable facsimile) will read from his novel David Copperfield at the Carousel Emporium on Saturday, February 8^th.  He will also be available after the reading to talk with the audience and answer questions. The event will begin at 12 p.m. but the reading will not start until 12:15 p.m. The Carousel Emporium will be decorated with art pieces relating to the Victorian times and Dickens. The event is free and open to all. For more information visit The Carousel Emporium website.

The Grand Bohemian Gallery in Downtown Orlando will hold an opening reception on Friday February 7^th from 5:30- 8:30 p.m., featuring the new original works of Donna Dowless and Amber Higgins. For more information on the reception or to RSVP, contact the Grand Bohemian Gallery at 407-581-4801.

Emotions Dance Company will perform the fourth installment of their piece Untold Stories on February 7^th and 8^th at 8 p.m. at the Orlando Repertory Theatre. The performance explores the depth of human emotion and covers grief, hope, anger and joy. For more information on tickets and the performance, visit Emotions Dance Company’s website.

The Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park will host a live concert on Sunday February 9^th at 4 p.m. Concert From the Heart will feature chamber music performer Dmitry Eremin on Cello. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. For more information on the event visit www.fyao.org/.