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History Center thanks the Military!

The Orange County Regional History Center will offer free museum admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from now through Labor Day, Monday, September 5.  The free admission program is available to active duty military (I.D. required) and five members of their immediate family. The Orange County Regional History Center, located at 65 East Central Boulevard in Downtown Orlando, is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. For more information call 407.836.8500 or visit www.thehistorycenter.org.

Looking for a great photographer?

Tony Firriolo, a Mills 50 member, has been a photographer in Orlando for over 20 years.  Tony’s clients include the Orlando Magic, Amway Arena, Orlando Health, Major League Baseball, WWE and Orlando Shakespeare Theater, to name a few.  Whether its a portrait, party, convention or live performance, Tony will exceed your expectations.  Tony is a true professional who offers a high quality product and exceptional customer service.

Jim Helsinger, Orlando Shakespeare Theater says: “Tony’s work is some of the best theatrical production photos I have seen.”

Check out Tony’s photos at www.tonyfirriolo.com and then give him a call at (407) 493-8403.

Support our businesses!

May 16-20 is National Small Business Week.  This is an opportunity to recognize Orlando’s small business owners for the tremendous contribution they make to our local economy and our community.

Ninety-three percent of the businesses in Orlando have less than 50 employees.  These entrepreneurs drive our local economy by creating new jobs and opportunities for residents, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for everyone in Orlando.

Please celebrate National Small Business Week by making a conscious decision to support the small businesses in Mills 50!

Celebrate the Funky Monkey Vault Grand Opening!

CELEBRATE the official GRAND OPENING of The Funky Monkey Vault, 942 N. Mills, on Friday, May 6.  The Funky Monkey Vault, a fabulous wine & retail store, will be featuring wine specials ALL DAY LONG; wine tastings and hors d’oeuvres from 5pm -7pm; live music; giveaways and more!  Don’t miss it! The Funky Monkey Vault – a proud member of Mills 50!

 

 

 

Shop Mills 50 for Mother’s Day!

Your mom will know just how much you appreciate her when you shop Mills 50 for Mother’s Day!  Create a gift package from The British Shoppe, 809 N. Mills (www.thebritishshoppe.com) with a china tea pot ($39.99), Mother’s Day teas (1 ounce – $2.99; 4 ounce – $12.99) and Roses chocolates ($12.99)!  Add an orchid, bonsai or exotic plant from City Oasis, 1214 N. Mills.  Mention Mills 50 and get 15% off!  City Oasis will be open Mother’s Day from 10 am until 4pm.

Wouldn’t Mom love a candle or fabulous purse from Ritzy Rags, 926 N. Mills (www.ritzyrags.com)?  All soy candles and purses are 25% off through Mother’s Day.  Or how about giving her a brighter smile?  Now through the end of May, Oasis Dental, 610 N. Mills (www.oasisdentalfl.com) is offering a complimentary consult, x-rays and teeth whitening for just $99!

Shop the District to find the the perfect gifts for the perfect Mom!

Call for artists deadline is Friday, April 29!

Mills 50 is undertaking a Public Art Project that will depict the community’s diversity, creativity, commerce and neighborhoods.

Ten (10) City of Orlando transportation engineering metal utility boxes will be transformed into “Art Boxes”. Dimensions of the larger boxes: 56″ high x 28.125″ deep x 40.25″ wide; smaller boxes: 49” high x 17” deep x 30” wide. Artwork must include all five (5) surfaces (four sides & top) of the utility box. All artwork must be oil based paint to protect from the sun and heat exposure as a result of the Central FL environment.

Entries are open to all two dimensional artists living in Orange and Seminole Counties. Sketches and/or slides must be mailed to Mills 50, 1200 Weber Street, Orlando, FL 32803 or e-mailed to: director@mills50.org, no later than Friday, April 29. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if sketches and/or slides are to be returned.

Mills 50 will provide paint & materials, up to $100, plus a $100 gift certificate for each of the selected artists. Artist may exceed the paint & materials cost, but will not be reimbursed by Mills 50 for any costs exceeding $100.00.

Judging will occur the week of May 1; selected artists will be contacted by Wednesday, May 11.  Boxes will be painted May 20 & May 21.  All must be completed by Sunday, May 22.

For details, schematics of the utility boxes and their locations, please e-mail: director@mills50.org.

Lake Eola Heights Garden Tour is this Sunday!

This Sunday, the Lake Eola Heights Historic Neighborhood Association will present the fifth biennial tour of “The Private Gardens of Historic Lake Eola Heights.”  The self guided tour of ten homes begins at noon and ends at 5pm.  Musicians from the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra will be performing  and artists will be painting in and around the gardens.  Plant experts will be available for gardening advice.

Tickets are available at the Handy Pantry at 522 E. Amelia Street (intersection of E. Amelia and Cathcart Avenue) and are $10 in advance or $15 on Sunday.