What To Do Today
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More than 450,000 Lego bricks went into “Nature Connects,” an exhibit of nature-themed sculptures opening today at Leu Gardens in Orlando. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m., check out 16 statues placed throughout the botanical gardens. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. See leugardens.org for details.
Today
PARRAMORE FARMERS MARKET: Besides featuring foods locally grown in the area, the market will include 30 vendors and accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits where patrons may use their EBT cards to receive tokens to spend in the market. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., East side of the Orlando City Stadium, 655 W. Church St., Orlando.
THE BEST OF BROADWAY: The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, with a special guest conductor and four talented soloists, will perform hits from the Broadway stage. 7 p.m., Scott Center for the Performing Arts at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, Melbourne, $25, free for ages 18 or younger or with a student ID, 855-252-7276.
NATURE CONNECTS: Opening of a new exhibit featuring figures made of LEGO bricks. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 adults, $5 children, 407-246-2620.
BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET: 7:30 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, 511 Celebration Avenue, Celebration, $25-$45, 407-566-1234.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT TEA — Sorosis of Orlando: The topic is the history of wedding gowns. Feel free to wear your wedding dress, suit, or gown. All are welcome. 1 p.m., Sorosis-Orlando Woman’s Club, 501 E. Livingston St., Orlando, $10, information: 407-422-7572.
Sunday
IMPRESSIONIST TO PERFORM: Master impressionist Dave Ehlert will portray Elvis Presley and other singing sensations including Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson, Dean Martin, Roy Orbison, Hank Williams, Rod Stewart and Johnny Cash. 2 p.m., Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona, free, 386-789-7207.
MUSIC AT THE CASA: Featuring harpist Christine MacPhail. From noon to 3 p.m., Casa Feliz, 656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, free, donations welcome, 407-628-8200.
Monday
THE ART AND CRAFT OF MAKING BASKETS: Learn basic basket foundation and work through upending stakes, weaving and twining until you have a completed a Valentine basket to take home. Advance registration required. From 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, Jan. 8-22, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $60 for garden members, $70 for nonmembers, plus $15 supply fee, details: 407-246-3621.
Tuesday
LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE: Free introductory lessons. 8 p.m. Tuesday and Jan. 16, Whirl and Twirl Dance Club, 6949 Venture Circle, Orlando, free, 407-679-2882.
TARFLOWER CHAPTER OF THE FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY: Michael Jenkins, plant conservationist with the State of Florida will present the program, “The Rare and Unique Plants of Central Florida.” 7 p.m., Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-647-5233.
Wednesday
DOG PARK ON ICE: Proceeds benefit the Halifax Humane Society. Pre-registration is $15 for adults and includes entry onto the ice, two slices of pizza and a drink, $10 for children includes one slice of pizza and a drink. Prices at the door are $20 for adults and $15 for children. PAWZ Booties for dogs are supplied for no additional cost. Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. Small dog sessions begin at 7 p.m. Larger dog sessions begin at 8:15 p.m., Daytona Beach Ice Arena, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, 386-274-4703.
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