February 15th-March 31st- Dorothy Gillespie Invitational
The Casselberry Arts Center presents
in collaboration with the Dorothy Gillespie Foundation
The Gillespie Invitational
Doc Screening - March 21 from 6-9
Artists Dana Hargrove, Audrey Hope, Njeri Kinuthia, and Luca Molnar will exhibit their work alongside selected works from Dorothy Gillespie. Pairing these four female artists with the work of Dorothy Gillespie is intended to spark conversations regarding the difference and similarities of the artists practice and styles, GIllespie's place in the feminist art movement, and where these artists see themselves in the legacy of female artists. The four invitees live and work in the Orlando area and their work has been exhibited all over the world. Please check out their websites below for more information and to view their work.
lucamolnarart.com
audrey-hope.com
danahargrove.com
njerikinuthia.com
dorothygillespie.com
The CAC will host a viewing of the Dorothy Gillespie documentary as a part of the programming for this exhibition. The audience will learn all about the life and work of Dorothy Gillespie and there will be a Q&A session with Gillespie's son Gary Israel.
The exhibition will be on display from February 15 through March 31
For more information please call (407) 262-7700, Ext. 1122.
All events are subject to change and/or cancellation.
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March 1st, 2025- Weed Wrangle Volunteering Opportunity
Casselberry Friends of the Park - Volunteer Organization
Join the City of Casselberry in the Weed Wrangle! Weed Wrangle®, in partnership with Central Florida CISMA, is a “one-day, area-wide, volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from non-native invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines, and flowering plants”.
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 3/1/25, 9:00 am - 12:00 am
LOCATION: 603 Marigold Road, Casselberry, FL 32707
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: all ages
COST: Free
ATTIRE: Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Long sleeves and a hat/other head covering (to prevent seeds from getting stuck in hair) are also recommended. Sun protection and bug protection may be desired.
LIABILITY: Each volunteer must have a printed, signed liability form to turn in upon arrival:
http://cdn.seminolecountyfl.gov/.../Casselberry-Volunteer...
CONTACT: Damien Rockwood (drockwood@casselberry.org; 407-676-2510)
March 8st, 2025- Spring Jazz Concert
Saturday March 8th, 2025 600PM - 900PM
Casselberry Arts Center, 137 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry, Fl 32707
Vincent Ingala, who last performed in Casselberry in 2016, returns to headline the Spring Jazz and Art Festival happening on Saturday, March 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lake Concord Park.
Ingala has released eight studio albums and is touring behind his most recent release, “Escape with Me.” He now has 10 No. 1 songs, including “Movin’ and Shakin’” in 2024.
The 32-year-old tenor saxophonist from Prospect, Conn., has performed with such greats as Steve Oliver, Michael Lington and Dave Koz. His style is a combination of rock n roll, soul, funk, and smooth jazz.
Opening for the show is California-based soulful singer Andrea Miller, who opened for Al Jarreau many times before his passing and has been “Jazz Artist in Residency” on Princess Cruise Lines for several years. Originally trained in opera, Miller has made the transition smoothly to jazz.
working on their third studio album.
This FREE special event will be the largest jazz event this spring with music, food trucks, and art exhibits, including the opening reception inside City Hall for "Infinite"; an art exhibition featuring the work of Black artists living and working in Central Florida as well as an opening reception at the Art House titled "Drawn to Nature: from the Women Artists Group. The Sculpture House will also be open for guests to visit the Florida Artists Group exhibition of 2D and 3D works.
For more information, please call (407) 262-7700, Ext. 1507.
All events are subject to change and/or cancellation
March 8th- Infinite Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Infinite
Art Exhibition Opening Reception
March 8 from 6-8 PM
City Hall - 95 Triplet Lake Dr.
"Infinite" seeks to illuminate the Black experience in America today through the lens of Black artists whose work explores presence in the context of a timeline that expands in all directions, unending, with no beginning.
This special exhibition of work from Black artists will extend beyond Black History Month into our everyday. The work on display inside City Hall is a part of the everyday experiences of our citizens and guests. We take pride in reflecting our diverse community through the artwork we share in our public spaces. This exhibition is a collection of photographs, paintings, drawings, and more. We hope to bring people together to celebrate this collection of artwork from artists living and working throughout the community.
The work will be on display from February 24 through July 31, Monday-Thursday 9-4 PM.
For more information please call (407) 262-7700 Ext. 1122.
All events are subject to change and/or cancellation.
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March 14th - Food Truck Friday
Join Us!
Every second Friday of the month, City of Casselberry hosts it's Food Truck Fridays. Come out and join us, bring chairs and blankets and listen to live performances of local bands, while enjoying numerous food truck vendors.
Event takes place rain or shine, it's Florida so plan accordingly.
Friends of the Park usually hosts a booth with upcoming events, projects, community reach out and simple workshops for all participants.
Please ask us how you could be a part!!with hundreds of volunteers and community partners to create a better future for all.
April 26th, 2025 - Earth Fest '25
CALLING ALL VENDORS!
With Spring just around the corner, the City of Casselberry and Casselberry’s Friends of the Park will be hosting the 15th annual “Earth Fest” , Seminole County’s largest Earth Day event!! The celebration will be held on Saturday April 26th, 2025 from 10 AM till 3 PM, at Lake Concord Park behind Casselberry City Hall. Our goal is to provide a positive venue and unique opportunity for participants to learn about their environment, while sponsors, vendors and artisan’s showcase their Earth-friendly products and services.
The day is composed of various activities. Some of the events taking place that day include: Arbor Day Free Tree Giveaway, children’s activities and workshops, educational workshops on tree planting, & lakeshore management... butterfly releases, recycled art exhibits, artisian exhibits. Earth Fest ‘25 is a FREE community sponsored event and made possible by the financial contributions from environmentally friendly businesses like yours.
Adopt-A-Tree Program Ends July `5th
2025 Adopt-A-Tree Program is Open! Submit by July 15, 2024
Want a free tree in your yard? The City has a program to provide free Florida-friendly trees for homeowners within City limits!
Caring for your Florida-Friendly Tree
- Right tree/Right place: Select a location considering mature size, as well as light and water needs. City staff can assist in confirming right tree/right place for your property.
- Yard Disturbance: Keep in mind when the tree is planted, the hole may be three times the width of the container or root ball for the tree. Also, the top of the container soil/root crown of the tree will sit even with or slightly above the surrounding ground level.
- Soil: Once tree is planted, DO NOT add soil to the base of the tree or cover the root crown.
- Mulching: A common mistake in tree care is piling mulch over the root crown/base of the tree. Add mulch (e.g., pine straw) to the disturbed area instead.
- Watering New Tree: Water the planting area immediately after planting and at least daily for the first two weeks, then every other day for 3 months. After 3 months, weekly watering of 6-9 gallons per inch of trunk diameter until established (approximately 1 year from planting) and during dry periods is recommended.
- Watering After Establishing: Some trees are more drought resistant than others. Once the tree is established, water according to its individual needs (see specific information on individual species at www.casselberry.org/greenup or ask City Public Works staff for more information).
- Pruning: Do not over-prune your tree. The intent of this Adopt-A-Tree program is provide more tree canopy in the City, especially that can be enjoyed by the public (e.g., walking on a sidewalk). A common mistake is completely cutting back trees (such as crape myrtles) annually. This is unnecessary and may harm certain trees. General guidelines for proper pruning practices can be found at https://www.arborday.org/trees/tips/keys-to-pruning.cfm
- Pest/disease problems: Trees that tend to have a lower disease potential were purposely chosen for this program. However, if a disease or pest issue is suspected, contact Seminole County Extension volunteers for assistance Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at (407) 665-5550 or via email.
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Casselberry's Friends of the Park is excited to announce the creation of another local non for profit in the City of Casselberry which we will be working closely with...."Society for Historic Casselberry"! Friends of the Park supports local arts and culture, as well as historic heritage and preservation for the city.
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