$3 Million Raised by Orlando Philharmonic Toward Plaza Live Renovations
December 23, 2013
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra recently announced an anonymous gift of $1M toward renovations to the Plaza Live Theater, bringing the total dollars raised to $3.1 million, toward an estimated $6 million project. (ORLANDO, FL – December 23, 2013) This week, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announced that it received an anonymous gift of $1 million toward
UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA AWARDS MORE THAN $1.37 MILLION IN OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTS
December 10, 2013
The Board of United Arts of Central Florida approved the recommendations of three grant panels composed of 42 volunteer-reviewers to award $1,370,231 in operating support grants to 43 Central Florida nonprofit cultural institutions. The Operating Support Grant program is one of more than six United Arts funding programs, including designated giving secured through the collaborative
Kenneth & Ann Hicks Murrah Honored with 2013 Blackburn Award
November 18, 2013
The Murrahs accepted the award at the Philharmonic’s Beethoven 7 concert on Saturday. (ORLANDO, FL – November 18, 2013) On Saturday, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presented its 2013 John O. Blackburn Distinguished Service Award to Winter Park residents Kenneth and Ann Hicks Murrah in recognition of their service to the orchestra. The presentation was made
Osceola County Students to Experience Orlando Philharmonic Young People’s Concerts
October 1, 2013
Students at Osceola County School District perform “The Star Spangled Banner” at the concert. More photos here. Each year, over 55,000 elementary students across Central Florida experience the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Young People’s Concerts” at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in downtown Orlando. An annual Central Florida tradition, the concerts provide students the opportunity to
Orlando Philharmonic Purchases The Plaza Live
August 7, 2013
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and The Plaza Live are joining forces to create a new, improved home for live music in Orlando. (ORLANDO, FL – August 7, 2013) Yesterday, after months of planning, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra purchased the property known as “The Plaza Live,” located at 425 Bumby Ave, for $3.4 million. The sale