Schedule of Events:

34th Season Kick-Off

January 7, 2023

6:00 – 7:30 PM: "Happy Birthday Zora!"

Gathering & Gabbing, Zora Neale Hurston Book Club

In-person & Virtual
 
THEMATIC EMPHASIS: Spirituality in Zora Neale Hurston’s Classic work, Their Eyes Were Watching God

Dinner & Talk – In-person, $35 [Reservation required by Monday, 1/23 No walk-ups accepted]
 
Virtual: $10
 
Encourage: $10 Birthday gift in her memory
 
To Make Payment: Email Cynthia at [email protected]
Or call (407) 647-3307 with your credit card information

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January 8, 2023

2:00 – 5:00 PM: Launch of "Sundays in Eatonville -- Art & Heritage"

In-person

Visit:

The Hurston Museum, 344 East Kennedy Boulevard
The Matilda Moseley House Museum, 11 Taylor Street
Free & Open to the Public — Donations appreciated

January 15, 2023

2:00 – 5:00 PM: "Sunday 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

January 21, 2023

11:00 AM- 4:00 PM: Opening Exhibition at The Hurston Museum, 344 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville 32751

A Vision of Spirituality in the Afrofuturist Universe: The Work of Granville Carroll
Artist Talk: 2:00 PM [In-person & Virtual]

January 22, 2023

2:00 – 5:00 PM: "Sunday in Eatonville -- Art & Heritage"

In-person

Visit:

The Hurston Museum, 344 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville 32751
The Matilda Moseley House Museum, 11 Taylor

January 23, 2023

6:00 – 8:00 PM: Dinner & A Class with Chef Jenn, Award-winning Owner of  DaJen Eats Cafe & Creamery Eatonville Commercial Center

Cost: $49.99 (In-Person) | $29.99 (Virtual)

All Proceeds contributed to the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community, Inc. (P.E.C.)

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January 25, 2023

7:00 – 8:30 PM: Free & Open to the Public

In-person

Dr. Chesya Burke, Tell My Horse: Afrofuturism as Embodiment of Sankofa
Open reception and book signing after presentation

Seminole State College of Florida – An Academic Partner of 2023 ZORA! Festival Season
100 Weldon Boulevard
Sanford 32773

January 27, 2023

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Afrofuturism Conference -- Focus: Spirituality

Location: UCF Downtown – Dr. Phillips Academic Commons

Cost: $25.00 (In-person) | $10.00 (Virtual)

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January 27, 2023

"Education Day" for K- 12 Students

Programs taking place throughout Orange County & In Eatonville

10th Annual ZORA! STEM Conference for Middle School Students [In-person & virtual]
On the campus of Full Sail University
3300 University Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32792

Registration required: [In-Person participation only for Orange County Public Schools students; virtual participation offered to others]

“Traditions” Music Workshops for High School Students [In-person]

On the campus of the Valencia College,the School of Arts and Entertainment
701 N. Econlockhatchee Tr.
Orlando, FL 32825

Registration required: [Participation available only for Orange County Public Schools students]

January 27 – 29, 2023

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Outdoor Festival of the Arts -- along East Kennedy Boulevard

Friday, the 27th — “Education Day”

Admission: Free & Open to All

Free Parking

Featuring:
Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
Children’s “Make-and-Take” Tent
ZORA! STEM Hub Tent
Florida Historical Society
Bronze Kingdom Exhibition
Fine Arts & Master Crafts Booths
International Marketplace
Eatonville Public Library Branch Programming
Student Performances on the Main Stage 
International Marketplace Booths
AND MUCH MORE

January 28, 2023

9:00 AM- 6:00 PM: "Family Day"

Performances by: Cherrelle, Tony Terry, Franchise Band and Mr. Glenn Wiley

Location: 344 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville, FL 32751-5304

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

Evening Program:
7:30 – 9:00 PM

“Dinner Inspired by Zora”

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January 28, 2023

7:30 PM- 9:00 PM: "Dinner Inspired by Zora"

Location: First United Methodist Church of Orlando (142 E Jackson St, Orlando, FL 32801)

Cost: $125.00

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January 29, 2023

12:00 – 5:00 PM: "Day for Reflection"

Performances by: Karen Wolfe, Jeff Floyd, Jessie James, Ms. Coco and Men of Soul

Location: 344 East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville, FL 32751-5304

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

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February 18, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM: Gathering & Gabbing, Zora Neale Hurston Book Club [virtual]

Book Title: You Don’t Know Us Negroes and Other Essays

Location: Virtual (Registration required)

Cost: $10.00

Discussion Leader:Cheryl Ann Nelson, Retired Professor

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March 18, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM: Gathering & Gabbing, Zora Neale Hurston Book Club [virtual]

Book Title: Zora Neale Hurston: A Life in Letters, Carla Kaplan

Location: Virtual (Registration required)

Cost: $10.00

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March 30 – April 1, 2023

12:00 PM: 4th Africa - America Women's Economic Forum & Trade Expo

Rollins College
Registration required

May 20, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM: Gathering & Gabbing, Zora Neale Hurston Book Club [virtual]

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.

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October 15th, 2023

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: HATitude Cultural Flair

Location: Winter Park Events Center (1050 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 32789)

Cost: $100.00

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