Schedule as of: November 29, 2022 (subject to change)
34th Season Kick-Off
Saturday
January 7
6:00 – 7:30 PM
"Happy Birthday Zora!"
Gathering & Gabbing, Zora Neale Hurston Book Club
In – Person & Virtual
Location : Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
412 East Kennedy Boulevard • Eatonville 32751
Date: Saturday, January 7
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
THEMATIC EMPHASIS: Spirituality in Zora Neale Hurston’s Classic work, Their Eyes Were Watching God
Encourage: $10 Birthday gift in her memory
Or call (407) 647-3307 with your credit card information
Sunday
January 8
2:00 – 5:00 PM
"Sundays in Eatonville -- Art & Heritage"
In – Person
Location: The Hurston Museum 344 East Kennedy Boulevard & The Matilda Moseley House Museum 11 Taylor Street Eatonville 32751
Date: Sunday, January 8
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Free & Open to the Public — Donations appreciated
Sunday
January 15
2:00 – 5:00 PM
"Sundays in Eatonville -- Art & Heritage"
In-person
Visit:
The Hurston Museum, 344 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville 32751
The Matilda Moseley House Museum, 11 Taylor Street
Free & Open to the Public — Donations appreciated
Saturday
January 21
11:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Opening Exhibition at The Hurston Museum
In-person
Location: The Hurston Museum 344 East Kennedy Boulevard Eatonville 32751
Date: Saturday, January 21
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In the Finite, Infinitely: The Work of Granville Carroll
Artist Talk: 2:00 PM
Free & Open to the Public — Donations appreciated
Special January Hours
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Saturday
2:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Sunday
Sunday
January 22
2:00 – 5:00 PM
"Sundays in Eatonville -- Art & Heritage"
In-person
Visit:
The Hurston Museum, 344 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville 32751
The Matilda Moseley House Museum, 11 Taylor
Monday
January 23
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Dinner & A Class with Chef Jenn, Award-winning Owner of DaJen Eats Cafe & Creamery
Location: Eatonville Commercial Center (323 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite F., Eatonville 32751)
Date: Monday January 23, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (EST)
Cost: $49.99 (In-Person) | $29.99 (Virtual)
Wednesday
January 25
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Dr. Chesya Burke, Assistant Professor of English and U.S. Literatures, Stetson University
In Person
Location: Seminole State College of Florida • Sanford/Lake Mary Campus
Building C • 100 Weldon Boulevard • Sanford 32773
Date: Wednesday, January 25
Time: 7.00 – 8.00 PM
Speaker: Dr. Chesya Burke
Topic: Tell My Horse: Afrofuturism as Embodiment of Sankofa
Open reception and book signing after the presentation
A program of the Seminole State College of Florida Speakers Series
Friday
January 27
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Afrofuturism Conference -- Focus: Spirituality
Location: UCF Downtown – Dr. Phillips Academic Commons
Date: Friday January 27, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Cost: $25.00 (In-person) | $10.00 (Virtual)
NO registration fee required for ZORA! Festival Collaborative Partners and Full Members of the Academics Committee — University of Central Florida, Rollins, Valencia College, Seminole State College of Florida, Bethune-Cookman University, Johnson C Smith University, Spelman College, Macalester College, Georgia Tech University, and Wilson College of Textiles
Friday
January 27
"Education Day" for K- 12 Students
1. 10th Annual ZORA! STEM Conference for Middle School Students
2. "TRADITIONS" Entertainment Workshops for High School Students
3. ZORA! - Outdoor Festival of the Arts
Programs taking place throughout Orange County & In Eatonville
1. 10th Annual ZORA! STEM Conference for Middle School Students [In-person & virtual]
Location: On the campus of Full Sail University 3300 University Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32792
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration required: [In-Person participation only for Orange County Public Schools students; virtual participation offered to others] (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)
2. “Traditions” Music Workshops for High School Students [In-person]
Location: On the campus of Valencia College, the School of Arts and Entertainment 701 N. Econlockhatchee Tr.
Orlando, FL 32825
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration required: [Participation available only for Orange County Public Schools students]
3. ZORA! – Outdoor Festival of the Arts
Location: Along East Kennedy Boulevard in Historic Eatonville
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
General Program Features:
- Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
- Children’s “Make-and-Take” Tent
- ZORA! STEM Hub Tent
- Florida Historical Society
- Bronze Kingdom Exhibition
- Arts & Master Crafts Booths
- International Marketplace
- Eatonville Public Library Branch Programming
- International Marketplace Booths
- AND MUCH MORE
Free for Children & Adults
Free parking (Please follow signage.)
Saturday
January 28
9:00 AM- 6:00 PM
"Outdoor Festival of the Arts - Family Day"
Performances by: Cherrelle, Tony Terry, Franchise Band, and Mr. Glenn Wiley
Location: 344 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville, FL 32751-5304
Date: Saturday, January 28
General Admission Costs:
- Early Bird: $20.00
- At the Gate: $30.00
- Free Admission to Children (0 – High School) –Middle & High school students asked to show current student i.d.
VIP Costs & Inclusion:
- VIP for Saturday: $100.00
- VIP Includes: Up-front seating, Gourmet Treats, and 2 complimentary beverages
VIP Ticket Sales End: January 23, 2023
Featuring:
- Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
- Children’s “Make-and-Take” Tent
- Florida Historical Society
- Bronze Kingdom Exhibition
- Fine Arts & Master Crafts Booths
- International Marketplace
- Eatonville Public Library Branch Programming
- International Marketplace Booths
- Free Parking
- Food, fun and shopping for all ages
- AND MUCH MORE
Sunday
January 29
12:00 – 5:00 PM
"Outdoor Festival of the Arts - Day for Reflection"
Performances by: Karen Wolfe, Jeff Floyd, Jessie James and Ms. Coco
Location: 344 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville, FL 32751-5304
Date: Sunday, January 29
Time: 12.00 PM – 5.00 PM
General Admission Costs:
- Early Bird: $20.00
- At the Gate: $30.00
VIP Costs & Inclusion:
- VIP for Saturday: $100.00
- VIP Includes: Up-front seating, Gourmet Treats, and 2 complimentary beverages
VIP Ticket Sales End: January 23, 2023
Featuring:
- Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
- Children’s “Make-and-Take” Tent
- Florida Historical Society
- Bronze Kingdom Exhibition
- Fine Arts & Master Crafts Booths
- International Marketplace
- Eatonville Public Library Branch Programming
- International Marketplace Booths
- Free Parking
- Food, fun, and shopping for all ages
- AND MUCH MORE
Saturday
February 18
3:00 – 4:00 PM Eastern
Gathering & Gabbing, Zora Neale Hurston Book Club
Book Title: You Don’t Know Us Negroes and Other Essays
Location: Virtual (Registration required)
Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
Cost: $10.00
Discussion Leader: Cheryl Ann Nelson, Retired Professor
Saturday
March 18
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Gathering & Gabbing, Zora Neale Hurston Book Club
Book Title: Zora Neale Hurston: A Life in Letters, Carla Kaplan
Location: Virtual (Registration required)
Cost: $10.00
Thursday - Saturday
March 30 – April 1
5:30 – 7:30 PM
4th Africa - America Women's Economic Forum & Trade Expo
Location: Rollins College • 1000 Holt Avenue • Winter Park 32789
Date: Thursday, March 30 – Saturday, April 1
Times: March 30th at 5:30pm, March 31st at 8:00am and April 1st at 8:00am
Cost: $78.00 (includes box lunch and services fees) (Registration required)
Saturday
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Gathering & Gabbing, Zora Neale Hurston Book Club
Book Title: Barracoon : The Story of the Last Black Cargo
Location: Virtual (Registration required)
Cost: $10.00
Discussion Leader: Alexander Dumas J. Brickler IV, Ph.D.
Sunday
October 15th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
HATitude Cultural Flair
Location: Winter Park Events Center (1050 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 32789)
Date: Sunday, October 15
Time: 11.00 AM – 2.00 PM
Cost: $100.00
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