Wekiva Island

Sounds of Wekiva-Radio Road Show
2024-04-26 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-03-29 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood, FL, 32779, United States
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Radio Road Show!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-Jason Thomas & Billy Varnes
2024-04-20 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Jason Thomas & Billy Varnes!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-Scott Davidson
2024-04-19 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Scott Davidson!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Earth Day Eco Talks Panel
2024-04-19 18:00 - 19:45
Join us for an engaging two-part discussion with Orlando’s leading sustainability voices this Earth Day at Wekiva Island. ????
This Earth Day, Wekiva Island is bringing together sustainability advocates, expert environmentalists, and thought leaders within the Orlando community to discuss the future of our planet. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the current state of our environment and what we can do to protect it.
Plus: We’re kicking off the panel with a never-seen screening of a special Wekiva Island film project.
Hosted at Wekiva Island’s Gallery CERO on Friday, April 19th from 6:00 to 7:45 pm. Free admission; RSVP required below.
**Learn more on our event website**

*Join us at 6PM as we launch the panel with a special film screening*
Session #1: Orlando’s Path to Resilience & Innovation​ (6:10-6:55PM)
Explore sustainability, conservation advocacy, and innovation as our panelists discuss their expertise in protecting the local Wekiva Springshed and advancing smart city initiatives across Orlando. Discover insights into preserving our city’s natural beauty and resources, and learn about the innovative practices shaping our sustainable future. Join us for an engaging discussion that ignites action and champions a greener, more resilient Orlando.

Mike Hess – Director of Sustainability, Resilience and the Future-Ready City Initiative, City of Orlando
Gabrielle Milch – Supervisor 4, Seminole Soil and Water Conservation & St Johns Riverkeeper Middle Basin Manager
Chuck O’Neal – President, Speak Up Wekiva, Inc.

Session#2: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions Locally (7-7:45PM)
Discover how these local heroes are making waves in Orlando’s sustainability scene, from diverting waste and transforming landscapes to fostering eco-conscious communities and championing sustainable businesses. Learn how you too can get involved in creating a greener, more vibrant future for Orlando and beyond.

Kellie Antonowicz – Director of Education, IDEAS For Us/Fleet Farming
Alyssa Bolanos – Owner + Founder, Oh Eco
Charlie Pioli – Founder/CEO, O-Town Compost

Each session will be joined by Wekiva Island Owner Bill Weinaug and moderated by JoEl LaBorde.

Wekiva Learns: Planet Vs Plastics
2024-04-19 17:15 - 18:00
This Earth Day, join us for a fun-filled “Planet vs Plastics” activity where kids can unleash their creativity and make their own recycled planters! ???? They’ll learn the power of reusing and reducing waste while giving new life to everyday materials. It’s an afternoon of crafting, learning, and celebrating our amazing planet!
This activity is complimentary with sign up and suitable for all ages.

Plants For The Planet
2024-04-19 15:30 - 17:00
Get your hands dirty this Earth Day and join Wekiva Island and Bomb Blooms for a succulent design workshop. Designer Pamela Johancsik of Bomb Blooms will guide you through the process of creating your own living work of art. In this workshop you will learn design techniques for planting an out-of-this-world succulent arrangement!
Please purchase your ticket on Eventbrite.

Central Florida Zoo Animal Encounter
2024-04-19 14:00 - 15:30
Come face to face with fascinating creatures during an exciting animal encounter arranged by the Central Florida Zoo.

Audubon Experience
2024-04-19 10:30 - 12:30
Explore the world of bird of prey education and rehabilitation in Florida with our friends at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey. This event will be a 30-minute talk followed by questions and an opportunity to meet the team and learn more.

Wekiva Wanders Scavenger Hunt
2024-04-19
Have fun exploring while learning about Wekiva Island’s sustainability efforts with a group or solo scavenger hunt. The card can be picked up on April 19 at the Tooting Otter or found on Wekiva Island’s Instagram Stories to complete and reshare.
*EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A PRIZE!*
Share your completed Scavenger Hunt card on Instagram Stories tagging @wekivaisland or bring your physical card to a team member at The Tooting Otter to claim your prize — the first person to complete the hunt will win a $50 Wekiva Island gift card as well!

Morgan Samuel Price Demo in Gallery CERO
2024-04-18 17:30 - 19:30
April 18 th 5:30-7:30pm
$10
Morgan Samuel Price will be showing us how she creates an oil painting.
Come watch the magic happen.
Bio:
At age 15, Morgan knew enough about painting to learn Sumi brush strokes. Even at 15, Morgan had the mindfulness
to view her own practice and go learn specific skills to improve. No technical issue was going to hold Morgan back.
Now, decades later, Morgan Samuel Price has technical skills few painters ever possess. Morgan will tell you that you
make 22 decisions with each brushstroke and she can name them. You only develop technical skills like this with a very fine mind and the tenacity to use it.
Her professional career began in 1968 after graduating from Ringling School of Art. She began working at Hallmark Cards as an illustrator. She worked as art director of the News Herald in Like County Ohio. When she moved to Ardmore, Oklahoma with her young family she decided to become a fine artist. She lived in a town with no galleries, no museum, no art stores, and no art centers. When Morgan left Ardmore she was running art groups for doctors, lawyers, and developing painting skills of men, women and children. Morgan left Ardmore with 4 flourishing art stores because practically everyone around had started painting. She turned a small town in Oklahoma into a town with a thriving visual arts culture before she turned 30.
In the process, Morgan discovered she loved teaching as much as she loved painting. Many artists teach but not all see teaching itself as an art. Morgan did.
Morgan learned to explain a single concept many ways. She tuned into how different people hear information. She put learning issues into treasure boxes. Because Morgan respected the art of teaching, Morgan became one of our most respected teachers of art.

Sounds of Wekiva-The Healing Collective
2024-04-13 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of The Healing Collective!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-Alana Cavanaugh
2024-04-12 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Alana Cavanaugh!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-Logan & Vonny
2024-04-06 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Logan & Vonny!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-David Schweizer-Life on Mars
2024-04-05 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Davey Schweizer with Life on Mars!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Wine & Paint
2024-04-03 18:00 - 20:00
Join our very talented Artist, Elisabeth Ferber and let her guide you step by step through creating your own
masterpiece!
2 glasses of wine, all your supplies and gourmet charcuterie are included for only $40!
Reservations are required. Limited Reservations are available.
*No refunds or reschedules permitted 7 days before event*

Sounds of Wekiva-Jeff White Muzik
2024-03-30 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Jeff White Muzik!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-The Alan Varr Project
2024-03-23 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of The Alan Varr Project!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-Musical Charis
2024-03-22 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Musical Charis!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Barbara Ortiz Demo in Gallery CERO
2024-03-21 17:30 - 19:30
Barbara Ortiz, Pastel Demonstration
March 21st from 5:30-7:30pm
Barbara will be doing an interactive demonstration where all participants can get the feel of working with Pastels.
Barbara’s Bio:
Capturing a moment of joyful observation and conveying that moment through the use of light and shadow, textures and edges in her representational oil paintings and pastel paintings is the reason she paints.
She enjoys the challenge of working in Plein Air. Due to the ever-changing light, holding onto that original visual image and incorporating a sense of weather and time of day takes immense focus. Barbara says ”This is my happy place.”
Barbara grew up in New Milford, New Jersey. She began drawing at an early age influenced by her father, an amateur oil painter. Living close to New York City, her family spent many weekend exposing her to the art museums, galleries and abundant street art.
Barbara took life drawing classes in the North Jersey Art Center while in high school. She studied fine art at Monmouth College and Fairleigh Dickenson University.
In 1984, Barbara moved to Cancun, Mexico where she resided until 1994. During this time she worked frequently in watercolors. Upon returning to the United States, Barbara, along with her husband and two children, settled in Florida.
Barbara has participated in a number of invitational shows and paint outs. She has been recognized with awards for her work in both pastel and oil.

Sounds of Wekiva-Jeff Howell
2024-03-16 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Jeff Howell!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-Phil Bonanno
2024-03-15 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Phil Bonanno!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-Mark & Jenna
2024-03-09 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Mark & Jenna!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-Jason Thomas
2024-03-08 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Jason Thomas!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

Sounds of Wekiva-Life on Mars
2024-03-02 18:00 - 22:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Life on Mars!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

The Wekiva Paint Out
2024-03-02
Wekiva Paint Out, started in 2006, is a celebration of Plein Air artists that helps benefit charities such as Keep Seminole Beautiful and Wekiva Wilderness Trust. All week long, guests can visit Wekiva Island free of charge and witness world-class artists painting along the boardwalk, in kayaks, canoes, at the bar and at various locations along the Wekiva River. Throughout the week, there will be plenty of opportunities to view the work, purchase their pieces. support our artists and charities, enjoy live music, indulge in great food and celebrate art in our community!
View our full list of events.
Saturday – March 2nd

10am – 4pm: Wet Room open at Wekiva Island with work created throughout the week
12pm – 2pm: Quick Draw open event must register $30/person *
6pm – 10pm: All inclusive GALA** dinner with live music Band will be “Life on Mars”, beer/wine (included with Gala Ticket Purchase and for Artists, Patrons & Sponsors)

Sounds of Wekiva- Chris Sauter
2024-03-01 19:00 - 23:00
Join us every Friday & Saturday night at 7 p.m. for The Sounds of Wekiva, live at The Island.
Hear great music while enjoying your favorite beer and wine from The Tooting Otter Bar.
This evening we will have the sounds of Chris Sauter!
Sounds of Wekiva is presented by Sunday Morning Coming Down.

The Wekiva Paint Out
2024-03-01
Wekiva Paint Out, started in 2006, is a celebration of Plein Air artists that helps benefit charities such as Keep Seminole Beautiful and Wekiva Wilderness Trust. All week long, guests can visit Wekiva Island free of charge and witness world-class artists painting along the boardwalk, in kayaks, canoes, at the bar and at various locations along the Wekiva River. Throughout the week, there will be plenty of opportunities to view the work, purchase their pieces. support our artists and charities, enjoy live music, indulge in great food and celebrate art in our community!
View our full list of events.
Friday – March 1st

All Day: Artists painting around the Island, along the river & in the State Park
10am – 11pm: Wet Room open at Wekiva Island
6pm – 8pm: Patrons, Sponsors & Artists – Tastings to be announced **
5pm – 9pm: Pasta Bar by Without A Paddle Cafe

The Wekiva Paint Out
2024-02-29
Wekiva Paint Out, started in 2006, is a celebration of Plein Air artists that helps benefit charities such as Keep Seminole Beautiful and Wekiva Wilderness Trust. All week long, guests can visit Wekiva Island free of charge and witness world-class artists painting along the boardwalk, in kayaks, canoes, at the bar and at various locations along the Wekiva River. Throughout the week, there will be plenty of opportunities to view the work, purchase their pieces. support our artists and charities, enjoy live music, indulge in great food and celebrate art in our community!
View our full list of events.
Thursday – February 29th

All Day: Artists painting around the Island, along the river & in the State Park
10am – 9 pm: Wet Room open at Wekiva Island
6pm – 8pm: Patrons & Sponsors Private Wine Tasting

The Wekiva Paint Out Art Auction
2024-02-28 18:00 - 21:00
Wekiva Paint Out Art Auction
This is always a good time especially with our good friend Jay Basinger as our Auctioneer!

To reserve your seat for the Wekiva Paint Out Live Auction please complete the registration form here. This event is free to attend and all art purchases during the auction support our artists and non-profits.
We always have great fun! And you may be able to get a great deal on an original piece of art work!
The first 25 people to register receive a free beer or wine ticket to be used anytime and a reserved seat for the auction (held for you until 645p)!
