2017 Warrior Dash Florida Saturday , February 11 | 8am-4pm
Revolution Off Road , 4000 State Road 33 , Clermont Warrior Dash is the obstacle course race that anyone can start and everyone can finish . With over two and a half million participants worldwide since 2009 , we ’ ve reinvented the concept of a 5k run and created a revolution : Warrior Nation . www . warriordash . com
Art 101 : Harlem Renaissance Saturday , February 11 | 2:30-3:30pm
Winter Garden Library , 805 E . Plant St . Learn about the artwork of the Harlem Renaissance and create work inspired by Aaron Douglas . The Harlem Renaissance is the artistic , literary , and musical movement that took place in Harlem , New York at the end of WWI through the middle of 1930 ' s . A leading artist during this time , Aaron Douglas was a painter , muralist and graphic artist who created images of the life and struggles of African Americans . This program is intended for and audience 15 years of age and older .
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Little Cupids Carnival February 14 | 10am-12pm
Jessie Brock Community Center , 310 N . Dillard St . A special sweetheart filled morning for children ages 3 to 5 ! Join the City ' s Parks & Rec team for arts & crafts , fun games , face painting and so much more ! Bring a friend or a group . Group headcounts are required in advance . www . cwgdn . com
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Cookies & Milk with a Cop and Storytime
Saturday , February 18 | 10:30-11:30am
Winter Garden Library , 805 E . Plant St . Bring your kids to meet your local police officers for cookies and milk . A time for kids to interact with officers in a fun and informative environment . Sponsored by the Winter Garden Police Department .
6th Annual Blues & BBQ Saturday , February 18 | 4-10pm
Downtown Pavilion , 104 S . Lakeview Ave . FREE Admission , BBQ available for purchase . This festival pairs the hottest Blues and Roots musicians with award winning local BBQ connoisseurs , for an afternoon celebration of true Southern Soul . All profits benefit the American Cancer Society .
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A Splash of Carnaval Fundraising Gala for Winter Garden Art Association
Friday , February 24 | 6:30pm
Downtown Pavilion , 104 S . Lakeview Ave . The Winter Garden Art Association presents their 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala , which will include live music featuring Samba , Brazilian & Top 40 selections , live artist demonstrations , food , wine & spirits , live & silent auctions and special activities . The silent auction will include artwork and non-art items . Colorful Cocktail Attire requested . Sponsorship Table Packages : $ 500 & up . Individual Gala Tickets : $ 75 . www . wgart . org , 407.347.7996 .
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Bon Mardi Gras ! Tuesday , February 28 Laissez les bons temps rouler !
Ongoing Events
Tuesdays Trivia Night Attic Door , 7pm
Thursdays Singers Open Mic with Billy Flanigan and Kelly Richards Pilars Martini , 7-10pm
Fridays Fridays on the Plaza Live Music at Centennial Plaza , 7-9pm
Saturdays Farmer ’ s Market , City Pavilion at Tremaine Street 9am-2pm
To list your event with us , send details 45 days in advance to events @ thewgmagazine . com .
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