Summer Camp at WDPAC
June 26-30, 2017
​July 10-28, 2017

​"Summer Broadway Sounds"
Summer Camp!

June 26-30, 9am-2pm
This summer camp is for rising 1st through 3rd graders. This theatre basics program will culminate in a fun show at the end of the week! $150. Aftercare available til 6pm. Pre-registration recommended.

July 10-28, 9am-3pm
For rising 4th through 12th graders, this is a multi-faceted theatrical experience with a cabaret-style production at end of the program. $350.

WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 201-203 S. MAGNOLIA, DOWNTOWN SANFORD
Call 407-321-8111, or go to
wdpacsummercamp@gmail.com

​Stringmania Summer Camp
​July 24-August 4, 2017

The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra's Stringmania is a two-week long musically enriching program for string players who are playing at a Suzuki Book 2 level or higher. 
Stringmania runs Monday through Friday for a full 2 weeks, July 24th - August 4th. Tuition is $400.00 for the full-day 2 week program and $300.00 for the half-day 2 week program.
 Stringmania meets daily at Church on the Drive (formerly College Park Baptist Church), 1914 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804                             Sign Up Today!   info@fsyo.org

The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra

2017-2018 Auditions
The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra is now accepting applications for their upcoming 61st concert season beginning in August 2017.
 FSYO is calling for young, high spirited Central Florida musicians to embark on a journey of musical education, inspiration and development.
Apply Now!    info@fsyo.org

Hyder Gallery Summer Camp
​May 30 - July 25, 2017

We are offering a Summer Art Day Camp on Tuesday's during the summer! We also offer private lessons for all ages, and Art Parties.

Art Day Camp Dates:
Tuesday May 30th
Tuesday June 6th
Tuesday June 12th
Tuesday June 19th
Tuesday June 26th
Tuesday July 11th
Tuesday July 18th
Tuesday July 25th
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Attend one or all...
This fun group lesson will help your child learn to create fine art pieces in different mediums. One final project each day.

​Hyder Gallery Center for Fine Art | 144 W. Crystal Lake AV , Suite 1000, Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 407-878-7646

Stagecraft/Musical Theater Summer Camps

STAGECRAFT/MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMPS
Monday July 17th-21st Ages 5-11 years
Monday July 24th-28th Ages 12-18 years
9-4 pm (with option till 5pm)
Limited space

For more info and to reserve your space  info@spotlightcfl.org or 
407-542-4526

$125 per week 

Spotlight Theatre of Central Florida 4022 S Orlando Drive, Lake Minnie Plaza (Collins Road) Sanford Fl 32773

www.Spotlightcfl.org 
info@spotlightcfl.org 
407-542-4526
P.O.Box 470258
Lake Monroe Fl 32747

Lake Mary Museum Events

May 20 – June 24. Quilting and Fabric Art Exhibit
Beautiful collection of handmade quilts & fabric art dating from the 1800s to the present. These include local pieces of historic significance.
 
June 10, 17, 24. Weaving Demonstration
10am-3pm. By Weavers of Orlando. Activities for kids and whole family.
 
LAKE MARY MUSEUM
158 N. Country Club Road. Lake Mary, Fl. 32746.   407-585 1481
 
Open Tuesday & Saturday, 10am to 3pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 11am to 7pm. Groups are welcome by appointment. Admission is free unless otherwise indicated.
Out of this World Community Events at Seminole State College Sanford/Lake Mary Campus
 
All events are family-friendly, open to the public and free to attend (unless noted with a nominal ticket price).
 
Located on Seminole State’s Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, 100 Weldon Blvd, the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium at Seminole State College offers live, interactive shows and full-dome video presentations.  https://www.seminolestate.edu/planet/
 
The Space Times
July 6th, 7–8pm
FREE
Limited number of guests to 65, first-come, first-served, doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Summer Laser Extravaganza
Ten shows over 3 nights covering the entire musical spectrum! For full show descriptions http://www.av-imagineering.com/index.php/laser-shows/. $10 adults, $8 students/adults 55+, $5 SSC faculty, staff, & students with College ID. Ticketing begins 10 minutes prior to the presentation. A valid ticket stub from a previous laser showing good for $2 off any admission.
July 6
8:30 p.m. Laser Show: Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon"
9:30 p.m. Laser Show: Pink Floyd's "The Wall"
July 7
7 p.m. Laser Show: "ElectroPop"
8 p.m. Laser Show: "Laser U2"
9 p.m. Laser Show: "LaseRetro"
10 p.m. Laser Show: "Hypnotica"
July 8
7 p.m. Laser Show: "Laser Vinyl"
8 p.m. Laser Show: "Laser Beatles"
9 p.m. Laser Show: "Laser Zeppelin"
10 p.m. Laser Show: "Laser Metallica"

Summer Watch
July 8, 8–11 p.m.
FREE
Telescopes available for up-close views of the moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Jeremiah's Italian Ice Truck available. 

Legends of the Night Sky Children’s Laser Shows
Most appropriate for ages 12 and under. $6 adults, $4 children 3-17 and Free-children under 3 years
July 11
1:30 p.m. Laser Show: "Legends of the Night Sky: Orion"
2:30 p.m. Laser Show: "Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus"
July 12
1:30 p.m. Laser Show: "Legends of the Night Sky" Double-Feature
2:30 p.m. Laser Show: "ElectroPop" Matinee
July 13
1:30 p.m. Laser Show: "Legends of the Night Sky: Orion"
2:30 p.m. Laser Show: "Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus"

“Stories of the Night Sky”
July 14, 8:30–9:30 p.m. and July 14, 8:30–9:30 p.m.
FREE
Explore the myths, legends. Most appropriate for ages 9 and up. Content can be modified for age appropriateness. Episode Three: “The Summer Triangle,” showcasing Aquila, Cygnus and Lyra.

Central Florida Nights
July 21: 8:30-9:30 p.m.
FREE
Guided tour of the current night sky, updated every two weeks. Telescope viewings during the months of May-August. Appropriate for all ages. Shown the first and third Friday each month.
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Planetarium Parking Update
Seminole State facilities will be working on parking and roadway improvements through August 8th. A section of College Drive will be closed, along with the parking lot between the planetarium and the new student services building. ​

Summer Opera Institute
​June 16-25, 2017

Click HERE to apply by May 15th and save $50!
Limited Scholarships Available

June 16-25, 2017 on the University of Central Florida Campus;9:30-5:30 each day with a Final Concert on Sunday, June 25, 2:00 PM

This year the institute welcomes Grammy Award winner Mark S Doss and Body Dialogues instructor Janice Stieber Rous as guest faculty.  

In its 5 years of existence, the “Summer Opera Intensive” has proven itself to be an effective and inspiring program for aspiring young opera and musical theater performers as well as future music educators. Participants can expect to develop their creativity as an artist and their skills as a performer.
Summer Opera Institute Staff:
Thomas Potter (Co-director SOI, UCF Voice Faculty/Executive Director), 
Robin Jensen  (Co-director SOI, Opera Orlando Director of Education and UCF Collaborative Pianist), Deniz Uz  (Collaborative Pianist), Allen McCoy (Acting Clinician), Eric Pinder  (Opera Orlando Resident Stage Director), Stella Zambalis (Metropolitan Opera Soprano, Voice Teacher), Janice Stieber Rous (Body Dialogues), Mark S. Doss (Masterclass Teacher)
Complete information and application available  here
Email info@operaorlando.org,  or Phone 407-512-1900

Little Wars
​June 17, 2017

At the Museum of Seminole County History
​300 Eslinger Way, Sanford FL 32773

June 17th, 9am-4pm
In 1913 famous author HG Wells published his rules for a game of toy soldiers. Put on a silly hat and join us at the Museum to become a General of your own army in "Little Wars!" The game is fun for adults as well as children of all ages.

All necessary materials will be provided (even some hats, but feel free to bring your own), and all registrants will receive a set of toy soldiers to take home!

Registration is $5 for adult participants, $3 for children. For spectators, general admission. Fathers may spectate for free, and participate at the child rate in honor of Fathers' Day! Check out our Facebook Event, or call 407-665-2489.

​Sunday Family Fun Days

MicheLee Puppets and Venue on the Lake are presenting a year’s worth of Sunday Family Fun Days in 2017, taking place on the last Sunday of selected months and featuring special guests, themed events, and puppet performances.
Sunday Family Fun Days 2017:

June 25th
Science/Environmental Day

July 30th
Back to School

August 27th
Storytelling, Music and Puppetry

September 24th
Bully Prevention Day

October 29th 
Puppet and Costume Day

Admission: Open to the public. A donation of $5 per family is suggested.

MicheLee Puppets'
Introduction to Hand Puppetry Series
May 22 - July 24, 2017

Looking to broaden your performance skills?
Beginner classes for actors, dancers, teachers, etc. All 3 sessions take place at MicheLee Puppets' Studio. Classes may be purchased individually or as a series for a discounted rate of $100. 

Session 1: The Basics
Date: Monday, May 22, 2017 6pm-9pm
Class Fee: $40
Includes one eyeball practice puppet. Learn the basics of head and mouth movement including eye focus, puppet posture and lip sync. No puppetry experience required. 

Session 2: Arms and Emotions
Date: Monday, June 12, 2017 6pm-9pm
Class Fee: $40
Prerequisite: Must have attended either MicheLee Puppets’ Basics or a similar beginner training prior to attending. Learn how to breathe life into a character, adding emotions through movement, using arm rods and head and mouth movements (hand and rod moveable-mouth puppet will be provided during class time.)

Session 3: Character Development
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017 6pm-9pm
Class Fee: $40

Prerequisite: Must have attended either MicheLee Puppets’ Basics and Arms and Emotions or similar professional trainings prior to attending.Learn basic puppetry acting including voice development and projection movement and character interaction. 

For questions contact 
Jamie@micheleepuppets.org
4420 Parkway Commerce Blvd, Orlando 32808, phone 407-898-7925 Ext: 223
MicheLee Puppets Live and Online at
www.micheleepuppets.org