2416 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, Florida 407-896-4231 The Orlando Museum of Art, which is located in beautiful Loch Haven Park, features American art, African art and art of the ancient Americas. The American Art Collection includes drawings, paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures from such famous individuals as Georgia O’Keefe, Ansel Adams, John Singer Sargent and Robert Rauschenberg.
The Art of the Ancient Americas Collection consists of jade, stone, cloth, ceramic, silver and gold artifacts from cultures representing North, Central and South America. The African Art Collection contains wooden figures, masks, metal works, carved ivory, ceramics, fabric and beadwork. The Orlando Museum of Art is open 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 12 PM to 4 PM Sunday. Admission to the Orlando Museum of Art is $8 for adults, $4 for seniors, and free for students and children. For more information about the Orlando Museum of Art, visit www.omart.org.
Orlando to Host NBA All-Star 2012 The most magical week in sports is returning to Orlando for the second time, as the city has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2012. Orlando also hosted the 1992 All-Star Game. The 61st NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Amway Center, which will also host the T-Mobile Rookie [...]
Walt Disney: Motivational Speaker In addition to being an innovator, visionary and genius, Walt Disney was one heck of a motivational speaker! Below are 10 of my favorite Walt Disney quotes: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” “We are [...]
Celebrate LEGOLAND Florida’s First Christmas LEGOLAND Florida is getting into the holiday spirit with the first annual Christmas Bricktacular. Festive decorations and sounds of the season will fill The Beginning and Fun Town through the holidays, Dec. 8-31, followed by Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions all dedicated to families with [...]