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ArtsFest Kicks-off the United Arts Fundraising Campaign

Come and enjoy a sampling of everything the arts community has to offer in your own backyard – 285 events in 48 venues across four counties! ArtsFest kicks-off the annual fundraising campaign of United Arts of Central Florida.

From February 2 through February 12, United Arts will work in concert with the cultural community to raise awareness and resources for the region’s arts and cultural programs. All events are FREE and open to the public, although some events have limited seating and capacity. To make a reservation, call the organization directly. Plan early as space is limited and all tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

There is a four-ticket limit for each reservation as well as a 30-minute no-show policy that will be strictly enforced. Please plan to arrive at Reservations Required performances early to redeem your tickets.

A limited number of tickets will be available to Reservations Required venues the day of the performance and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

While all ArtsFest events are free, there may be a charge for parking. For more information about ArtsFest and the schedule of events and frequently asked questions, visit www.UnitedArts.cc. If you have general questions about ArtsFest, please call the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau Visitors Center at (407) 363-5816.

Presented by Bank of America. Sponsored by the Orlando Sentinel, Progress Energy and the International Drive Improvement District.

Orlando Philharmonic String Ensemble
Sunday, February 5  10:00 a.m.

Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
(407) 629-0054

Enjoy a performance by the Orlando Philharmonic String Ensemble as the Philharmonic continues its Mozart Festival, celebrating Mozart’s 250th birthday. The ensemble sets the mood for the Enzian’s presentation of Amadeus. Enjoy this mini-concert of Mozart’s music while you wait outside to be seated.

Orlando Philharmonic's Young Composer’s Challenge

Chamber Works and Rock & Pop with the Orlando Philharmonic
Saturday, February 11   11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Orchestra Scores performed by the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (FSYO)
Sunday, February 12  3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St. (in Loch Haven Park)
(407) 896-6700

Following on the heels of a six-month composer mentoring program, the Orlando Philharmonic presents its 2nd annual Young Composer’s Challenge with selected works to be performed by musicians of the Orlando Philharmonic and the FSYO at Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival’s Playfest, on February 11 and 12.

The competition is for high school students, ages 14 – 18 years of age.The compositions must be original and there are cash prizes offered in the following categories:

• Instrumental Band & Orchestra Scholarships
• Choral Solo & Ensemble Scholarships
• Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Scholarships
• Popular Works Scholarships (Jazz/Rock & Pop)

Orlando Philharmonic Sovereign Brass
Sunday, February 12  11:00 a.m.

UCF-Rosen Hospitality Campus
Darden Auditorium
9907 Universal Blvd., Orlando
(Intersection of 528 & Universal Blvd.)
(407) 896-6700

The Sovereign Brass breathes fresh life into the otherwise serious world of brass and chamber music. Enjoy a performance by six virtuoso performers who have established a reputation for leaving their audiences both charmed and amazed

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