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Entrepreneurial Dreams That Grew!
Feb 20, 2012 - Jul 07, 2012
10:30 a.m.  - 4:30 p.m. Tue. - Fri.; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat.  Halifax Historical Museum, 252 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach.  Halifax Historical Museum Opens A New Entrepreneurial Dreams That Grew - Exhibit that presents the story of a company that began with the love of racing, and grew into a family legacy - International Speedway Corporation!   Come see us!    www.HalifaxHistorical.org  (386) 255-6976   $1 - 5
Exhibit on Tour - Harold Garde: Painting 50 years!
Feb 22, 2012 - Jan 31, 2014
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Tuesday - Saturday;  1- 4 p.m.  Sunday.   Museum of Florida Art, 600 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand.  As an outstanding painter, Harold Garde's roots go back to the abstract expressionist moment of the mid 20th century. These strong influences have helped create his current unique style as a figurative painter. His mediums include paintings, monotypes, and strappos which are a self-invented process of transferring dried acrylic paint from glass to paper or canvas. He moves from simplicity of form to intense psychological works with an...
Museum of Arts & Sciences Events

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Mondays. The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) is the primary art, science and history museum in Central Florida. Museum collections and research include Cuban and Florida art, American Fine and Decorative Arts, European Fine and Decorative Arts, preColumbian and African artifacts, Pleistocene fossils, Florida history and regional natural history. The museum's auditorium, planetarium, and Charles and Linda Williams Children's Museum make for a truly interactive experience. Visit www.moas.org/calendar.cfm for a complete...
Tall Timbers Plantation Revisiting a Former Tenant Farm in North Florida
Apr 10, 2012 - Aug 12, 2012
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday,  9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday - Saturday, Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.   The Lyonia Environmental Center is located at 2150 Eustace Ave; Deltona.  Exhibition Artist Talk on April 28th at 2 p.m. with Beate Sass and Juanita Whiddon (Archivist from Tall Timbers Research and Land Conservancy (formerly Tall Timbers Plantation).   Tall Timbers is situated in the Red Hills region of northern Florida on property that has a rich history.  During the antebellum period the land was cultivated.  With the demise of the large cotton plantations after...
Jacoulet: Woodblock Prints from the MOAS Collections
Apr 13, 2012 - Jun 10, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.   The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS), 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach.  A selection of early 19th century woodblock prints created by the French artist, Edme Marie Paul Jacoulet.  Subjects include scenes from the South Pacific, Korea, China and Japan.  This exhibition complements Treasures of the Chrysanthemum Throne: Bronzes, Porcelain and Ivory from the Meiji Empire (from 19th century Japan). Edme Marie Paul Jacoulet was born in Paris in 1902. His family moved to Japan in 1906. A self-taught artist, he was able to claim many "firsts." He...
Havana Revisited: An Architectural Heritage
Apr 26, 2012 - Jul 08, 2012
9 am - 5 pm (Tuesdayâ€Saturday) and 11am - 5pm (Sunday). Closed Mondays. MOAS, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach.   Museum admission is $12.95 for adults; $6.95 Children 6â€17; $10.95 for seniors and students; members and children 5 and under are free.   Planetarium and laser shows daily. Admission includes planetarium.   Parking is free.   Admission is FREE for Volusia County Residents the first Tuesday of each month.   MOAS is fully accessible to the handicapped.  For more information call (386) 255-0285 or...
Favorite Artworks from the Collections as selected by Executive Director Emeritus Gary R. Libby
Apr 27, 2012 - Sep 02, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS), 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach.  This exhibition will also include a number of American masterworks in all media and other interesting and important items of fine and decorative art from the MOAS Permanent Collections.  Selections will include rare and important Pahari Indian Miniature paintings from the Himalayan kingdom of Guler, French academic masterworks from nineteenth century Paris and Pre-Columbian ceramics from Mexico. (386) 255-0285.   www.MOAS.org
Opening Reception - Harold Garde's Poetic Masterpiece
Apr 29, 2012 - Jul 15, 2012
2 p.m. (Reception).   10 a.m. - 4 p.m.   Tuesday - Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday (Exhibit).  Museum of Florida Art, 600 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand.  Reception is being highlighted by the historic first showing in 35 years, of the mural in the Main Gallery.   Harold Garde's original epic eight foot by twenty-four foot 16 - panel mural masterpiece in entitled Iconoclass.  (386) 734-4371   www.MuseumOfFloridaArt.org     $10 (Reception) and $5 (Exhibit).    LIBRARYAFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM(Click...
FACULTY FOCUS 2012: Steven Benson
May 02, 2012 - Sep 16, 2012
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 - 5, Wednesday: 11 - 7,  Saturday/Sunday: 1 - 5,   Southeast Museum of Photography, 1200 W International Speedway Blvd,  Daytona Beach.  FACULTY FOCUS exhibitions present photographic works from faculty of the photography studies programs at Daytona State College. This exhibition series is presented each year as part of the summer exhibition schedule of the Southeast Museum of Photography.  Exhibitions are free and open to the public.   www.SMPonline.com   (386)506-3680 (386) 506-4475
DEPARTURES VII: Exhibit
May 02, 2012 - Jul 29, 2012
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 - 5, Wednesday: 11 - 7,  Saturday/Sunday: 1 - 5,  Closed Monday.     Southeast Museum of Photography, 1200 W International Speedway Blvd,  Daytona Beach.  Departures is a juried exhibition that highlights photography by graduates of the Daytona State College photography programs. This is the seventh year that the Southeast Museum of Photography has had the honor of showcasing the work of these graduates and it will continue to be a yearly summer event at the museum.  Exhibitions are free and open to the public.   SMPonline.org/ex_departures2012.html   (386)506-3680 (386) 506-4475
ALUMNI FOCUS 2012: Christian Weber Since The Millennium, 2000-2012
May 02, 2012 - Sep 16, 2012
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 - 5, Wednesday: 11 - 7,  Saturday/Sunday: 1 - 5,  Closed on Mondays.  Southeast Museum of Photography, 1200 W International Speedway Blvd,  Daytona Beach.  ALUMNI FOCUS is an exhibition of photographic works from alumni of the photography studies programs of Daytona State College and the University of Central Florida (Daytona Beach) that is presented each year as part of the summer exhibition schedule of the Southeast Museum of Photography.  Exhibitions are free and open to the public.  www.SMPonline.com   (386)506-3680...
THESIS EXHIBITION: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PHOTOGRAPHY MAJORS
May 02, 2012 - Jul 29, 2012
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 - 5, Wednesday: 11 - 7,  Saturday/Sunday: 1 - 5,  Closed Monday.     Southeast Museum of Photography, 1200 W International Speedway Blvd,  Daytona Beach.  The Southeast Museum of Photography is proud to announce the inaugural UCF Thesis exhibition. This exhibition featuresportfolios of recent work by graduating seniors in the UCF Photography Program on the Daytona State College campus.   Exhibitions are free and open to the public.  SMPonline.org/ex_thesis2012.html   (386)506-3680 (386) 506-4475
Adult Arts & Crafts - Babe James Center
May 04, 2012
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Every Friday, Babe James Community Center, 201 N Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Free and open to the public! Join us for a FREE Arts & Crafts class. The class open to the public and projects are geared towards adults. To register or for further details, please contact Ren Morrison, Community Education and Outreach Manager at 386.423.1753 x 11.
“Larry Moore: Sensu Naturae” Exhibit
May 05, 2012 - May 26, 2012
Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 11a.m. - 3 p.m. and by appointment.  Arts on Douglas, Fine Art and Collectibles, 123 Douglas Street, New Smyrna Beach.  Featuring an exhibition that captures the natural splendor of Florida in "Larry Moore: Sensu Naturae".  With subjects painted in natural light, Moore conveys the sensory experience of being outdoors: the sounds, the smells, temperature, wind, and the challenges of color and design.  www.ArtsOnDouglas.net  (386) 428-1133
Looking by Norm Foster at Daytona Playhouse
May 11, 2012 - May 20, 2012
7:30 p.m.  May 11, 12, 17, 18, 19  and 2 p.m. May 13, and 20.  Daytona Playhouse, 100 Jessamine Blvd (off Halifax), Daytona Beach.  Side splitting comedy.   Val is an O.R. Nurse, Andy is in the storage business, Nina a police officer and Matt the host of a morning radio show. They're middle-aged, single and looking. Val agrees to meet Andy after answering his personal ad and Nina and Matt are coaxed into joining their friends for support. What follows is hilarious, touching and so very true to life.    (386) 255-2431. ...
Cinematique of Daytona presents: The Perfect Family
May 11, 2012 - May 24, 2012
11:30 a.m. and  5:30 p.m., Friday - Sunday and Tuesday - Thursday; May 18 - 24 time to be announced!  Closed on Monday.  Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach.  Show times listed below.  Rated: PG-13 / 84 minutes.  Kathleen Turner, Emily Deschanel & Jason Ritter star in this heartwarming & hilarious comedy about a devout Catholic mom who must finally face the truth about her nonconformist family.  www.Cinematique.org  (386) 252-3118   $5 - $9
Adult Arts & Crafts - Babe James Center
May 11, 2012
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Every Friday, Babe James Community Center, 201 N Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Free and open to the public! Join us for a FREE Arts & Crafts class. The class open to the public and projects are geared towards adults. To register or for further details, please contact Ren Morrison, Community Education and Outreach Manager at 386.423.1753 x 11.
Artists-in-Residence Program/Residency # 145
May 14, 2012 - Jun 03, 2012
Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Ave., New Smyrna Beach.  Atlantic Center's Artists-in-Residence program include  GREGORY ORR, poet; PAUL DRESHER, Composer; and JOANNE GREENBAUM, Visual Artist.      (386) 427-6975.  www.AtlanticCenterForTheArts.org
Adult Arts & Crafts - Babe James Center
May 18, 2012
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Every Friday, Babe James Community Center, 201 N Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Free and open to the public! Join us for a FREE Arts & Crafts class. The class open to the public and projects are geared towards adults. To register or for further details, please contact Ren Morrison, Community Education and Outreach Manager at 386.423.1753 x 11.
The Many Faces of George Washington at the Museum of Arts & Sciences
May 18, 2012 - Jun 24, 2012
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Tuesday - Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. ( Sunday).  The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS), 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach.     The many faces of George Washington, opens May 18 - June 24, 2012.   (386) 255-0285   www.MOAS.org  $7 - $13.
Jiro Dreams Of Sushi
May 18, 2012 - May 24, 2012
11:30 a.m.  Saturday and Sunday.  11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Friday, Tuesday - Thursday.  Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach.  Rated PG / 81 minutes.   Documentary 85 year-old Jiro Ono is considered by many to be the world's greatest sushi chef. Located in a Tokyo subway station, his 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant is the first of its kind to earn a 3 star Michelin review.  www.cinematique.org  (386) 252-3118  $5 - $9.
Celtic Music Festival, Ormond Beach
May 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.  Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach.    Celtic performers, pipers and dancers will entertain continuously on two stages and a jam tent.  Work shop open to all who wish to bring their instruments.  Dine and shop at varied vendors with choices of gourmet foods from around the world.   Daily admission is $5.   (386) 451-2138.  www.OrmondCelticMusicFestival.com
ERNANI from Teatro Comunale di Bologna
May 20, 2012
4:00 pm Sunday, May 20 , Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Sweeping Romantic drama takes center stage in Ernani, an early Verdi gem based on a story by Victor Hugo. Three powerful men compete and conspire to win the hand of the beautiful Elvira, but in the end, duty and honor leave everyone woeful. www.cinematique.org (386)252-3118.TICKETS: $18-$20.
Gregory Orr Reading And Book Signing
May 21, 2012 - Jun 03, 2012
7:30 p.m.  ACA Joan James Harris Theater, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach.  Gregory Orr -- reading - followed by Q & A, and book signing.  Free/public invited. For more information, (386) 427-6975
Cafe Cinematique presents: Improv & Indie
May 22, 2012
8 p.m. Tuesday May 22nd, Cafe Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach.  Daytona's very own comedy improv troupe, Random Acts of Insanity, performs unscripted & unpredictable live show followed by a screening of independent film. This week's show will be followed by the Japanese documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi. www.Cinematique.org  (386) 252-3118   $5
Joanne Greenbaum Illustrated Talk
May 24, 2012
6 p.m.  Florida Museum For Women Artists, 100 North Woodland Boulevard #1 DeLand.  Joanne Greenbaum -- illustrated talk - followed by Q & A. Free/public invited. For more information, please call (386) 873-2976
Adult Arts & Crafts - Babe James Center
May 25, 2012
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Every Friday, Babe James Community Center, 201 N Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Free and open to the public! Join us for a FREE Arts & Crafts class. The class open to the public and projects are geared towards adults. To register or for further details, please contact Ren Morrison, Community Education and Outreach Manager at 386.423.1753 x 11.
“The Transformation Tribe” Exhibit with Photographer Kimberly Cline
May 25, 2012
6 - 9 p.m.  Got Knots, 112 W. New York Avenue, Suite 202, DeLand.  Local photographer showcases her powerful and emotional photo art exhibit which tells the story of how 10 local women recreated their lives after burnout, job loss and transition.  Please join Kimberly Cline along with host Mariah Mann from Got Knots and the entire Transformation Tribe as we share this exhibit of transformation.  Dig deep into the touching story of this photography exhibit.  (386) 490-7946.
First Look Fridays : Less Lost
May 25, 2012
7:30pm Friday, May 25th. Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Join us for a special viewing of the local film Less Lost plus a Q & A with the director before they finish post production and begin their journey on the film festival circuit.  www.cinematique.org (386)252-3118. $5 General Admission.
Memorial Day Celebration At The Daytona Beach Bandshell
May 26, 2012
6 p.m. Docs of Dixieland (Toe tapping Tunes)7 p.m. US Navy Band (Patriotic Marches)8 p.m. Daytona State College Singers & Concert Band (Salute to the American Composer).Daytona Beach Bandshell, 250 N. Atlantic Avenue (just north of Oceanfront Park and Main Street), Daytona Beach.  Residents and visitors alike can join in the Memorial Day celebration this holiday with great family friendly music activities for the entire family.  You'll find great music that celebrates the diverse culture of our community.   Free.  No coolers or blankets please. Chair rentals as well as...
Star Spangled Summer Free Concert
May 26, 2012
4p - 11pm. Saturday,. May 26. Oceanfront Bandshell, Memorial Day Weekend Concert Series. www.daytonabandshell.com (386)258-9544.You can enter the Bandshell through the Ocean Walk Village from A1A or the overpass from the parking garage.Seating is limited so be sure to bring a chair or blanket. It is against Florida law to bring alcoholic beverages into the Bandshell.
Ormond Beach Historical Bus Tour
May 26, 2012
Scenic Historical Bus Tour presented by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. This two hour tour includes the Ormond Scenic Loop, Fairchild Oak, Three Chimneys Sugar Mill Ruins, Ormond Indian Burial Mound and historic homes along the way. A knowledgeable tour guide will interpret the 30 sites on the route. Tickets are $20 for adults, $7 for ages 7 - 12, and can be purchased at the OBHS Welcome Center 38 East Granada Blvd. or by phone using Visa or Master Card. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call 386-677-7005 for tickets or more information. Bus tours leave from The Casements parking lot, 25 Riverside Drive, at 9:45 am. www.ormondhistory.org.
Paul Dresher Composer Forum
May 28, 2012
7:30 p.m.  ACA Joan James Harris Theater, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach.  Paul Dresher - composer forum - followed by Q & A.  Free/public invited. For more information, (386) 427-6975
Arts on the Grow Head Start Student Art Exhibition
May 30, 2012 - Sep 14, 2012
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday; 1- 4 p.m. Sunday.   Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand.  Arts on the Grow is an arts integration program designed to promote the growth of the whole child by connecting artistic and creative development with a wide range of skills in other areas, including perceptual, cognitive, language, and social skills.  Funding for the project was made possible by a grant from the PNC Foundation whose Grow Up Great program provides innovative opportunities that enhance learning and development in a child's early years. Gallery...
Arts on the Grow Head Start Student Art Opening Reception
May 30, 2012
5 - 7 p.m. with remarks at 6 p.m.  Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand.  Arts on the Grow is an arts integration program designed to promote the growth of the whole child by connecting artistic and creative development with a wide range of skills in other areas, including perceptual, cognitive, language, and social skills.  Funding for the project was made possible by a grant from the PNC Foundation whose Grow Up Great program provides innovative opportunities that enhance learning and development in a child's early years.   Opening Reception: Museum...