Sally’s Night
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m. All astronauts lead exciting lives, but some are larger than life even before they reach for the stars. Born in Los Angeles in 1951, Dr. Sally Kristen Ride lived her life with extraordinary energy, passion, curiosity, and joy. She was the first
Archivist
Archivist Orange County Regional History Center TO APPLY: Please visit www.ocfl.net. Click on the employee tab, then career opportunities, and then external applicants. Search for job ID 31795 and click on the link. You will then be directed to apply for this specific job posting. Overview The Orange County Regional
Lunch & Learn: The Orlando Who?
Friday, June 2, 2023, noon – 1 p.m. Lions and Panthers and Rage, oh my! Over the last century, the Orlando area has been home to more than its fair share of sports teams, most of which came and went after no more than a few seasons. Join us for
Third Thursday – Free Admission
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 5 – 8 p.m. Celebrate arts, culture, and history on the third Thursday of every month in downtown Orlando featuring art exhibitions, a maker’s market, live performances, drink specials, and so much more. Admission to the History Center is free 5 to 8 p.m. Make sure
Places for Performance: Downtown Orlando’s Music Venues through the Years
From the Spring 2023 edition of Reflections of Central Florida Our Figurehead: Music & Mayhem in Orlando’s Underground exhibition shines a light on a period in the City Beautiful’s history when a new generation frequented downtown venues for the communal experience of enjoying live music. Downtown Orlando has a long
Opera at Bat: An Evening of History, Baseball, and Music
Thursday, May 11, 2023, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Opera Orlando’s next show, Baseball: A Musical Love Letter, is a cabaret-style musical revue that weaves together baseball history with music from every corner of the American Songbook — opera, musical theater, and jazz. It traces baseball’s past from the sport’s early
Storytelling through Dance with the Asian Cultural Association
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 2 – 4 p.m. Join us for an incredible afternoon of South Asian dance and activities! Dancers from the Central Florida-based Asian Cultural Association will perform Kathak dance from 2 – 3 p.m., with family-friendly activities going until 4 p.m. The Kathak dance form traces its origins to
Asian Americans in Florida
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2 – 3 p.m Asian immigrants began to arrive in Florida after the Civil War. In the decades since, they have played an increasingly visible role in Florida’s economic, social, and political affairs. In this program, Prof. Wenxian Zhang of Rollins College will trace their experiences
Sensory Sunday: Pascua Florida
Sunday, April 16, noon – 4 p.m. Join us for some sensory-friendly fun for the whole family! Honor the legend of how Florida got its name – Pascua Florida! Originally a celebration of flowers, this holiday marks the beginning of spring. Enjoy sensory friendly activities for the whole family inspired