January 1-Florida Citrus Bowl
Top college teams from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference compete at Citrus Bowl Stadium.
1610 W. Church St.
407-423-2476.

First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, Call 407-896-4231

Throughout January—Orlando-UCS Shakespeare Festival
Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights.
Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.
For information call 407-447-1700 Continues through late April

Throughout January—Dance
The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1733

Throughout January—NBA Basketball
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April

Throughout January—Opera
The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April

Throughout January—Concert
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.
For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May

February

First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

Throughout February—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival.
Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.
For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April

Throughout February—Art Exhibit
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231. Continues through June

Throughout February—Dance.
The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May

Throughout February—Concert.
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.
For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May

Throughout February—Opera.
The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April

Throughout February—NBA Basketball.
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April

March

First Thursdays.
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

Throughout March—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival.
Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.
For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April

Throughout March—Concert.
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.
For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May

Throughout March—Art Exhibit.
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231. Continues through June

Throughout March—Opera.
The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April

Throughout March—Dance.
The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733.
For information, call 407-426-1739, Continues through late May

Throughout March—NBA Basketball
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April

April

First Thursdays.
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

NBA Basketball.
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season concludes mid April

Early-Mid April—Opera.
The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Concludes mid April

Throughout April—Art Exhibit.
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231. Continues through June

Throughout April—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival
Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.
For information, call 407-447-1700. Concludes late April

Throughout April—Dance.
The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May

Throughout April—Concert.
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.
For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May

May

Early-Mid May—Concert.
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.
For information, call 407-896-6700. Concludes mid May

First Thursdays.
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

Throughout May—Dance.
The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1733. Concludes late May

Throughout May—Art Exhibit.
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231. Continues through June

June

Art Exhibit
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
407-896-4231

First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

July

Independence Day
Lake Eola's annual Fourth of July celebration includes games, entertainment and, of course, fireworks.
For information, call 407-246-2287 or 407-246-2827.

First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

August

First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

Best of Florida Festival
Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment.
For more information, call 407-586-2000. Continues through early September

September

Best of Florida Festival
Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment.
For more information, call 407-586-2000

First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

Art Exhibit
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
Phone 407-896-4231

October

Mid-Late October—Concert.
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.
For information, call 407-896-6700

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert
series and interactive exhibits.
Epcot Center, Disney World - 407-939-6244

First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S.
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

Silver Spurs Rodeo
The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi draws top bull riders, cowboys and other entertainment. Silver Spurs Arena, Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spurs Lane, Kissimmee (22.5 mi/36 km south of Orlando).
For information, call 407-677-6336.

Golf
Top professional golfers and amateurs compete in the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World. Disney's Magnolia and Palm Courses, Lake Buena Vista (18 mi/29 km south of Orlando).
For information, call 407-824-2250.

Late October—NBA Basketball
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April 2007

Early-Late October—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival
Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.
For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April

Early-Late October—Dance
The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May

November

Early November—Fall Fiesta in the Park
More than 500 booths showcase regional arts and crafts.
Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street.
For more information, call 407-246-2827

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits. Epcot Center, Disney World - 407-939-6244

First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

Veterans Day
Public holiday. Approximately 75 units participate in a parade to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel. Lake Eola Park, Rosalind and Washington streets.
For information, call 407-246-2827

Osceola Art Festival.
Kissimmee hosts this annual art festival featuring exhibits by local, student and national artists. Downtown Kissimmee (22.5 mi/36 km south of Orlando).
For more information, call the Osceola Center for the Arts at 407-846-6257.

Mid-Late November—Opera.
The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.
For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372

NBA Basketball
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.
For information, call 407-916-2400. Season continues through mid April 2006

December

First Thursdays
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.
For information, call 407-896-4231

Christmas in the Park
The Morse Museum lights up its century-old Tiffany windows to set the stage for a free concert of holiday favorites by the Bach Festival Society choir. Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park.
407-645-5311 or 407-645-5324