Robert Burns (1759 – 1796) is Scotland’s National Bard, but he is also one of the world’s most widely commemorated poets.

Florida Culture for the Week of January 19, 2015 by Josh Garrick

Jan 20 – Former US Ambassador Andrew Young at Rollins College

Florida Culture for the Week of January 12, 2015 by Josh Garrick

Jan 13 – The Orlando Ballet is ‘Uncorked at the Abbey’

A popular evening of ‘insider ballet’ offers wine and “a little dance” at The Abbey as Uncorked! presents The Art of the Swan on January 13 beginning at 7 pm. It’s the black swan versus the white swan as the Orlando Ballet dancers’ work and motivations are demonstrated and explained. Followed by a Q&A session, advance reservations are recommended. Visit orlandoballet.org or call 407-426-1739.

Florida Culture for Your Calendar for the Week of January 5 by Josh Garrick

Jan 7 – Free Reading with Ringling Clowns at the Library

Florida Culture for the Week of December 29 by Josh Garrick

Dec 31 – The Orlando Museum of Art's New Year’s Eve Party

Florida Culture for Christmas Week 2014 By Josh Garrick

Whilst I was wandering through the White House a few weeks ago, marveling at the beautiful and creative Christmas decorations, I felt an immense sense of pride. Pride that this is our nation’s home, built and rebuilt after fire and war.

Florida Culture for the Week of December 15 By Josh Garrick

Now is the time to make a list and check it twice as you choose from among the splendid variety of Holiday performances and events in Central Florida.  These are all “highly recommended,” and in most cases we still have about two weeks to take in the performances.

In Suzhou, China locals and visitors literally ring in the New Year at the Hanshan Temple Bell Ringing Festival. Held on December 31st, the festival welcomes the New Year in Suzhou. Hanshan Temple, over 1400 years old, is one of the ten most famous temples in China. In ancient times, monks struck the bell at midnight to remind people a new day was coming.

Florida Culture for the Week of December 8 By Josh Garrick

Dec 11 and 12 – CFCArts presents Home for the Holidays