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Festival of Light and Sound – Saturday, April 14!

The Festival of Light and Sound is coming to Orlando on Saturday, April 14th! This all ages Festival will feature all local, delicious food and drink, innovative music, beautiful interactive geometric light sculptures, sensory and listening stations, a kids exploration station, community art collaborations, clothing, health & wellness services, giveaways and the opportunity to attend the first Orlando Screening of Happy!, a documentary about the science and experience of happiness! 

Prior to the screening of this award-winning film, Positive Psychologist Leland McKee will facilitate a short presentation about happiness and positive psychology. Leland is a Certified Behavioral Coach, trained at Columbia University, and in residence at Harvard Medical School, post doctoral training. After this englightening documentary, Leland will conduct a Q&A session for all who would like to know more or have any questions.

The Festival of Light and Sound will also feature local artists, Chakra Bowl Meditations, and a Vocal Resonance Meditation by Beautiful Chorus.  Beautiful Chorus is a 12-Woman Chorus and will also be performing live as the featured headliner of this Festival!

Saturday • April 14th at the Plaza LIVE! 425 N. Bumby Avenue.

All Ages – Kids 5 and under *FREE – Children 6-12 *$5 – Adults $10 in advance and $12 at the door

630pm-Midnight Tickets available at www.plazaliveorlando.com

It’s time for the Orange You Glad Music Festival!

Orange You Glad Music Fest is happening at Mills 50 venues on Thursday, March 8 and Saturday, March 10!  On Thursday, check out the music at Will’s Pub, Substance Gallery and Uncle Lou’s!  On Saturday, Will’s Pub, The Peacock Room, Paradise, Uncle Lou’s and Wally’s all get in the act!  Live music on an outdoor stage at Wally’s – starting at 5:30pm!  For bands, times and all the details go to:  www.orangeyougladfest.com

 

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon!

Mills 50 and the Chinese American Association of Central Florida are hosting a Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday, February 5.  The parade begins at 11 am and will travel on Hillcrest Street from Hampton Avenue to Mills Avenue.  23 units will participate.  The Lunar New Year Festival takes place from 11 am – 3pm on the parking lot of Colonial Photo and Hobby.  Enjoy Asian food, arts and crafts and entertainment.  The event is free and open to the public.

 

Mills 50 Businesses named Best of 2012 by TheDailyCity.com

Congratulations to the Mills 50 businesses who were ranked in the The Daily City 2012 Best of Orlando! Dandelion Communitea Cafe – Best Teahouse and Best Vegetarian; Will’s Pub – Best Concert Venue (smoking) and Colonial Photo & Hobby – Best Clock. Ranked second: Loving Hut – Best Vegan; Bananas Modern Diner – Best Food Challenge (for their Widow Maker); Sam Flax – Best New Mural. Coming in third: Say It Loud! – Best Ad Agency; Peacock Room – Best Concert Venue (smoking); Anh Hong – Best Neon and Colonialtown Post Office – Best Post Office! What was voted the BEST intersection? Colonial & Mills – the intersection of culture + creativity- of course! Congratulations to ALL!

 

Mills 50 Jingle’n Mingle is Sunday, December 11!

Don’t miss the second annual Jingle’n Mingle on Sunday, December 11 from 2pm – 5pm at Lake Highland & Mills in the Armstrong Locks parking lot and adjacent area.  Rock100 DIZ’s Mick Dolan will be the emcee and dj.  Shop for holiday gifts from local businesses – The Great Escape Frame & Art, Armstrong Locks, Eola Eyes, Long Family Chiropractic, ThinkLive Be Properties, Track Shack, the Central Florida YMCA and local vendors – Earthy Habitat, Chef Rob-Bee, The Urban Farmer, Distinctively DeSue, Creature Comfort Pets and local artists – Lauren Galant and Danny Rodriguez.  And don’t forget to buy your Mills 50 Art Box calendar at the Mills 50 booth.  Get your photo taken with Santa by DeVore Photography.  Learn the art of origami from Al Aki.  Enjoy great eats from La Empanada and Fish Out of Water food trucks.  The DailyCity.com and YELP! will be on site with giveaways.  Be entertained by magician, facepainter and stiltwalker.  Enjoy live holiday music from Edwin White. 

The Faith Hope and Love Pet Rescue will be at Jingle’n Mingle collecting donations. Please help if you can!

Jingle’n Mingle in Mills 50…the happening Holiday place!