March 16, 2016

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March
16
Join Tens of Millions in Turning
Off Lights
IN THIS ISSUE
Join Tens of Millions in Turning Off Lights
WrestleMania Making Triumphant Return
to Orlando Citrus Bowl
3rd Thursday Gallery Hop
Attend What's Up Downtown
Congratulations to Golden Brick Award
You are invited to join more than 172 countries and
7,000 cities for Earth Hour on March 19 from 8:30
to 9:30 p.m. During that hour, the City will turn off
the lights to the Lake Eola Fountain and SEE Art
Orlando sculptures and any non essential lights in
our City owned buildings to raise awareness about
energy conservation and climate change.
We are encouraging local residents and businesses
to join the movement and turn off all non essential
lights in homes and places of business. This event
is part of Orlando’s continued efforts to be one of
the most sustainable cities in the nation and will
kickoff the City’s Spring into Sustainability
program tied to Earth Month and engaging more
citizens to help conserve the environment for future
generations to come.
Leading up to and throughout Earth Month in
April, there are many opportunities for local
residents, families and businesses to get involved.
Winners
Best of DTO: Mayor’s Gallery
Taking it to the Streets
Attend the Parramore History Harvest
Individual Match Tickets for Copa
America on Sale March 22
Submit Your Downtown Event
Name a match that will play in the Copa
America Centenario at the Orlando Citrus
Bowl.
To win, you must be the first to respond
correctly by replying to this e­mail. Citizens are encouraged to follow the City on social
media and share how they will
#SpringIntoSustainability.
This week's winner will receive one month
of unlimited classes to Yoga Mix. For more information on Earth Hour and Spring
into Sustainability programs and events to get
involved with this Earth Month, click here.
Congratulations to Beth McGahan for
answering the previous Downtown Trivia
question correctly.
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WrestleMania Making Triumphant
Return to Orlando Citrus Bowl
Previous question and answer: How many
fans attended the 2015 inaugural MLS game
at the Orlando Citrus Bowl? 62,510. NEWS AROUND TOWN
Learn the FUNdamentals of Improv
Wednesday, March 16
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
We the Kings with AJR, She is We, Elena
Coats & Brothers James
Last week, WWE announced that WrestleMania
will be returning to the Orlando Citrus Bowl. If
you’re not familiar with WrestleMania, you will be
soon enough!
Wednesday, March 16
6:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
The Social
Event Information
WrestleMania is more than just a one­day event;
it’s a week­long celebration that will stretch
throughout the Orlando region. In addition to
WrestleMania, other activities will include:
WrestleMania Axxess – WWE’s four­day
interactive fan festival at the Orange County
Convention Center; the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony at the Amway Center; Monday
Night Raw® at the Amway Center; Be a STAR®
anti­bullying rallies; hospital visits and other
community outreach initiatives designed to give
back to the host community. The event will be
broadcast live on WWE Network and pay­per­view
in more than 180 countries.
Cuisine Corner: Irish Favorites
Additional information on WWE can be found
here.
Thursday, March 17
7:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
The Social
Event Information
3rd Thursday Gallery Hop
Wednesday, March 16
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Dental Care in Later Life ­ Teeth, Gums,
Dentures
Thursday, March 17
12:10 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Two Nights with Less Than Jake
Presidential Film Festival
Friday, March 18
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Alive@Five
Friday, March 18
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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The Downtown Arts District is excited to announce
four additions to its monthly 3rd Thursday Gallery
Hop for tomorrow, March 17: Art31, Café Pop­Up
Gallery, Orange County Public Library and Vinyl
Art Bar. Each month, artists and art enthusiasts
come together for the opening receptions of
multiple exhibits in various venues in Downtown
typically from 6 ­ 9 p.m. The exhibits are open to
the public to attend at no charge. See the full
listing of exhibits and venues here.
55 W Church Street
Event Information
The 2nd Annual Great Rotary Swan Boat
Race
Saturday, March 19
8:00 a.m. Lake Eola Park
Event Information
She Steps to the Mic
Attend What's Up Downtown
Saturday, March 19
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Bindercon Livestream Event
Saturday, March 19
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Step to the Irish Beat
Join us for What’s Up Downtown on Thursday,
April 7 at Clean the World. This event will focus on
sustainability and how we can reduce our
environmental footprint. Guest speakers for this
event include Chris Castro, Senior Energy Advisor
to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who will focus on
how the City of Orlando is positioning itself to be
one of the greenest cities in the country through
policies, programs and initiatives. Guests will also
hear from Clayton Ferrara, Executive Director of
IDEAS For Us, who will highlight how IDEAS For
Us engages the community and funds solutions
related to local and global environmental
challenges and projects in over 22 countries. Also
present will be Sam Stephens, Managing Director
of Clean the World Foundation, who will speak to
how Clean the World saves millions of lives while
simultaneously diverting hotel waste from landfills.
To RSVP, please click here.
Congratulations to Golden Brick
Award Winners
Each year, the Downtown Orlando Partnership's
Golden Brick Awards honor projects that have
Saturday, March 19
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Stippling, Hatching and Layering
Saturday, March 19
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
XXYYXX with Jim­E Stack
Saturday, March 19
8:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
The Social
Event Information
Brides + Bubbly = BLISS
Sunday, March 20
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
301 E Pine Street Event Information
Bindercon Livestream Event
Sunday, March 20
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1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
The Ghost Society
Sunday, March 20
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
positively impacted the Downtown Development
District and contributed significantly to its quality
of life, making Downtown Orlando a more
exciting, interesting and desirable place to work,
live and play. The Downtown Development Board
would like to congratulate Linda Landman
Gonzalez, Vice President with the Orlando Magic
and President of the Orlando Magic Youth
Foundation, on receiving the 2015 Downtowner of
the Year Award and all Golden Brick Award
recipients! To view a complete list of this year’s
winner’s, click here.
FUNdamentals of Improv Showcase
Sunday, March 20
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
RedCarpetMonday Business Networking
Monday, March 21
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ember
Event Information
Foxing with O'Brother Tancred, ADJY
Best of DTO: Mayor’s Gallery
Monday, March 21
6:30 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
The Social
Event Information
Job Smart USA
Tuesday, March 22
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Skinny Lister with Guests: Beans on Toast
and Will Varley
Last year, the Downtown Development Board
hosted the second annual Best of DTO Photo
Contest, where photographers took their best shot
of Downtown Orlando. While the contest may have
ended, the winning pictures have made their way to
the Mayor’s Gallery on the third floor of City Hall
(400 South Orange Avenue). Stop by to view first
and second place winners along with the top ten
image winners. The images will be available to
view until April 29.
Tuesday, March 22
8:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
The Social
Event Information
Art 101: Cave Painting
Wednesday, March 23
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Alan Doyle
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Taking it to the Streets
Wednesday, March 23
7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
The Social
Event Information
Saosin
Wednesday, March 23
7:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
The Beacham
Event Information
Cuisine Corner Express
Stop the Violence and Embrace is calling on
community members to come out and support the
Third Annual “Taking it to the Streets” rally and
concert against violence on March 26. Stop the
Violence and Embrace, Inc. is a nonprofit, anti­
violence, mentoring and community service
organization that focuses on the prevention of
violence, at­risk youth mentoring, and community
support projects.
The event will benefit their “Children Against
Violence” program. At the event you will hear from
local and national gospel and R&B recording
artists. Orlando City Soccer will conduct soccer
jersey and ticket giveaways. Guest speakers will
include District 5 City Commissioner Regina I.
Hill; representatives from the Orlando Police
Department; Orange County Sheriff, Jerry
Demings; and more.
Attend the Parramore History
Harvest
Thursday, March 24
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Run River North
Thursday, March 24
8:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
The Social
Event Information
Presidential Film Festival
Friday, March 25
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Alive@Five
Friday, March 25
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
55 W Church Street
Event Information
The Slackers
Friday, March 25
8:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
The Social
Event Information
American Heart Association CPR/AED
Course
You are invited to share stories, photos and
memories of everyday life in Parramore. Kaley
Saturday, March 26
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
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Square and UCF history and film students are
saving photos and memories related to Parramore’s
rich history. Examples of items you can share in
the History Harvest include: old photos, stories of
growing up in Parramore, past experiences of life
in Parramore. Don’t miss this chance to help tell
the history of Parramore. This free, family­friendly
event will take place on Saturday, March 19. For
more event information, click here.
Individual Match Tickets for Copa
America on Sale March 22
United We Brunch
Saturday, March 26
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Orchid Garden
Event Information
Stop the Violence "Taking it to the Street"
Saturday, March 26
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
200­300 Block of Parramore Avenue
Event Information
The President and Lady Washington
Saturday, March 26
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Pictures at an Exhibition
Tickets to Orlando’s individual Copa America
matches will go on sale March 22! For the first time
in its 100­year history, the Copa America
Centenario, the oldest international soccer
tournament in the world, will be staged outside of
South America in 10 U.S. venues June 3­26. This
once­in­a­lifetime event features the top star
players from North, South and Central America, as
well as the Caribbean, in this 16­nation
championship. This is your opportunity to
experience the thrill of the biggest tournament in
the Western Hemisphere right here in Orlando.
More information on the tournament including
teams, schedules and how to purchase a venue pass
is available at CA2016.com.
Submit Your Downtown Event
Saturday, March 26
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Bob Carr Theater
Event Information
Earphunk
Saturday, March 26
8:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
The Social
Event Information
Celebrating the Genius of Women Awards
Ceremony
Saturday, March 26
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Event Information
Easter at Dr. Phillips Center for the
Performing Arts
Sunday, March 27
Multiple Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Event Information
He Got Up
Looking to gain additional exposure for your event?
Sunday, March 27
8:00 a.m.
Orlando Citrus Bowl
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The Downtown Development Board would like to
both inform and remind the Downtown community
of a free opportunity on the Downtown Orlando
website to help promote community events. All
events added to the website are also featured in the
bi­monthly newsletter. To add your event to the
website, click here.
Event Information
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