Special Interest/Charity
August Events
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Special Events |
Dates & Venue |
Why we like it |
| 1. Star Wars Celebration V |
Aug. 12-15 Orange County Convention center |
We can hear the music from Empire Strikes Back playing in our ears now! Possibly one of the biggest events of the year, uber fans from all over the globe will descend upon Orlando with light sabers in hand. Yes! |
| 2. Oh, Woman! 2010 |
Aug. 21 Orange County Convention Center |
An annual convention that focuses on everything it means to be a woman. Health, emotional, spiritual, beauty…you name it, they’ve got it! |
| 3. Girl Power! 2010 |
Aug. 28 Orange County Convention Center |
Geared towards girls and young ladies, this annual event dovetails on the Oh, Woman! Conference. And, with Amanda Kronhaus as the Girl Power Ambassador, this is a sure bet! |
| 4. August Stomp |
Aug. 21-22 Lakeridge Winery |
An annual family event where getting grape jam between your toes is perfectly acceptable! We love the August Stomp! More info... |
| 5. True Lies from Two Spies |
Aug. 26 Orange County Regional History center |
Have an elegant evening with two real spies and listen to their daring tales of espionage and danger… Bond, James Bond possibly? |
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Charity |
Dates & Venue |
Why we like it |
| 1. Cure for the Run |
Aug. 21 Wall Street Plaza, Orlando |
One of our featured events last year during the inaugural race, this uber-distance is only for the most elite of athletes…for only they can run the entire block (0.05k or 164 ft.) at Wall Street Plaza! Benefiting New Hope for Kids, Jeff Howell and Josh Carson will start entertaining the crowds at 2 pm. |
| 2. Sean Hannity Freedom Concert |
Aug. 14 UCF Arena |
Benfiting a scholarship fund for children US Military service members who have been killed or injured. Some major fire power, including Lynerd Skynerd and the Charlie Daniels Band! More Info... |
| 3. Harvest of Hope Benefit Concert |
Aug. 7 The Plaza Theater |
Benefiting Harvest of Hope, a concert featuring Urbe Prima, Supersam, Persona, and Satellite District…we like it! |
| 4. Food for Funk, featuring B.O.B. |
Aug. 25 UCF Arena |
Featuring on gathering canned foods for the hungry, with great music in return! A nice win-win! |
| 5. Portraits of Hunger |
Deadline to submit Aug. 20 Online |
Take a picture of a local scene that relays hunger and you may be featured. We love how this brings a lens of focus on this important topic! More info... |