Creative Events Close To Valentines Day 2011




2011 Orlando Folk Art Festival
Photos from 2010 | Join us for two days of art, music, and traditional craft demonstrations on the shores of beautiful Lake Formosa. This family friendly event is free to the public and features live folk music, art from emerging and self-taught artists and demonstrations by traditional crafts people. Food and beverages will be for sale. We encourage you to bring blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the day. This event is part of United Arts of Central Florida ArtsFest 2010.

WHEN
Saturday and Sunday, Feb 12 + 13, 10am - 5pm

WHERE
Mennello Museum of American Art
900 East Princeton Street

COST
FREE Admission for all ages.


Here’s to Love: Valentine’s Day at Enzian
Enzian celebrates Valentine’s Day with a romantic brunch and movie featuring “Roman Holiday” on the big screen Sunday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. Attendees will be swept away as sweethearts and Enzian supporters are greeted with mimosas before they indulge in an elegant brunch buffet – all while live musicians perform. Event-goers will then experience the screening of the charming Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck romance classic, “Roman Holiday” – the winner of three Academy Awards® including Best Actress (Hepburn) and Best Screenplay. Table for Two Packages are $150 per couple and include mimosas, brunch and the film. Friends of Enzian Packages are available for $250 per couple and include a table reservation, priority seating, bottle of champagne, keepsake DVD copy of “Roman Holiday” and a tax-deductible donation to Enzian. To purchase a package or for more information about the event, visit Enzian.org. This event is a fundraiser for Enzian, Central Florida’s only non-profit cinema.

WHEN
February 13, 10am

WHERE
Enzian Theatre
1300 South Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751

COST
$150 per couple


36th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival
Photos from 2010 | This nationally ranked fine arts festival attracts 285 artists from all over the world. The fine arts are displayed throughout the downtown village attracting thousands of visitors. For more information please call the Mount Dora Center for the Arts. Contact: Mount Dora Center for the Arts: 352-383-0880. Website

WHEN
February 5-6, 2011 | 10AM-5PM

WHERE
Downtown Streets of Mount Dora

COST
Free


Made for Each Other: A Beer & Confection Pairing
Love is in the air! Beer & decadent Sweets seem like the most natural way to celebrate the month of Love. Mike Wallace of The Terrapin Beer Company will be sharing 4 of their delicious beers to pair with delectable mini confections from The Bee's Knees Sweet Treats. The delightful Terrapin Beers we will be pairing: Wake n' Bake, Hopsecutioner IP, Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout, Big Daddy Vladdy's Russian Imperial Stout. Mini confections have been chosen to compliment these wondrous libations. As you can imagine, lots of dark chocolate, some citrus notes, and coffee flavorings to be enjoyed!

WHEN
February 9, 2011 | 8pm - 11pm

WHERE
Redlight Redlight 745 Bennett Road Orlando, FL

COST
Not announced as of 1/31/11


Classical Music 101: A performance during the 76th Annual Bach Festival
Website | The Bach Festival Society celebrated 75 years of outstanding musical offerings and Annual Festivals in 2010. Located in Winter Park, Florida, it is one of the longest continuously operating Bach Festivals in the country and among America’s great oratorio societies. The Bach Festival Society brings the highest caliber of classical music to Central Florida. Performances are held in the intimate settings of Tiedtke Concert Hall and Knowles Memorial Chapel on the beautiful campus of Rollins College.

WHEN
Saturday, February 12 at 7:00pm

WHERE
Tiedtke Concert Hall, Rollins College

COST
Free and open to the public. No ticket required.


A Night of Music
Peter BaldwinAndy Matchett & the MinksThe PausesTelethonBritt Daley and dance company DRIP doing crazy stuff with powder and plastic in the hallway.

WHEN
February 9 and 10, 2011

WHERE
The Cameo, 1013 East Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL

COST
$12 | Buy Online



Make a Custom Cake from "Cut The Cake, Inc"
We make all sorts of sweets: from heart-shaped cakes to custom message cookies to 3-dimensional "D*** in a Box" and more. We welcome creative orders. Tastings are available by appointment.

WHEN
We're in the office Tuesday- Friday 9am-5pm. 407-265-2205. We ask for at least a week's notice for more custom items but we will have a limited amount of various items available for pick up at the shop on Valentine's Day. We're also always online or on facebook. We'll be open for pickups on valentines day. Delivery is available with rates based on distance from the shop.

WHERE
Times Square Plaza, 851 East S.R. 434 Ste 112, Longwood, Fl. 32750

COST
$3 for heart cookies, $8 for bra and panty cookie set, $35+ for cakes and 3-dimensional "D*** in a Box."