The Venues of OLAFEST 2008
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premierecinemas2.gif (88791 bytes) Premiere Cinemas 14 at Orlando Fashion Square

Location:
3201 East Colonial Drive at Orlando Fashion Square [map]

Premiere Cinemas 14 is a state of the art cinema multiplex with the highest quality film projection and audio in all of Orlando.  We are very proud to call it the new home of OLAFEST

PARKING: Plenty of free parking

MAIN EVENT: Primary Venue

fashionsquare.jpg (12892 bytes) Orlando Fashion Square Mall

Location:
3201 East Colonial Drive [map]

The Orlando Fashion Square Mall, centrally located at the heart of Orlando, is the preferred shopping location for Orlando residents looking to get away from the tourists.  With a hip yet relaxed casual feel, the Fashion Square Mall is our type of place.  And you can go shopping while you are there, too.

PARKING: Plenty of free parking

MAIN EVENT: Primary Venue

orlandopic.jpg (57374 bytes) Lake Eola Park Amphitheater

Location:
195 N Rosalind Avenue [map]

Lake Eola serves as one of the most recognizable of downtown's landmarks.  With its majestic fountain anchoring the view across the water, Lake Eola is home to outdoor concerts and theatre performances as well as the popular Sunday Farmer's Market.

PARKING:  Public Garage located on Central Ave. [see map].

MAIN EVENT:  Otros Aires in Concert

asocbor.JPG (33054 bytes) La Asociación Borinqueña de la Florida Central

Location:
1865 N Econlockhatchee Trail [map]

La Asociación Borinqueña de la Florida Central is the region's largest and one of the oldest Hispanic community organizations.  Their beautiful building, in the style of the Old San Juan fortifications, is the home away from home for the region's Puerto Rican community.

PARKING: Plenty of free parking

MAIN EVENT: Tribute to Jacobo Morales

orlando_lynx_termint.JPG (42937 bytes) Lynx Downtown Terminal

Location:
455 N. Garland Ave.[map]

The Downtown Orlando LYNX Bus Terminal is a state of the art transportation facility and the hub of the region's multi-county LYNX bus transportation system.   With over 80,000 pasengers per day the Downtown terminal is one of Orlando's busiest locations and a dynamic venue for art exhibitions and musical acts.

PARKING:  Parking is not available, use Lynx Buses to arrive.

MAIN EVENT: TransArte

urbanthink2.jpg (100043 bytes) Urban Think Bookstore

Location:
625 East Central Blvd. [map]

Urban Think Bookstore is the home to many book signings and readings.  Located in the heart of Orlando's fashionable Thorton Park neighborhood anddown the street from Lake Eola Park.

PARKING: Street side parking is limited, parking garage located around the block.

MAIN EVENT: Mark Anielski - "The Economics of Happiness"

social.jpg (10315 bytes) The Social

Location:
54 North Orange Avenue.[map]

The Social is one of Orlando's favorite music spots for independent acts and artists.  Home to the "Phat-n-Jazzy" weekly showcase of music and art. 

PARKING:  Public Garage located on Pine St. [ see map]

MAIN EVENT: OLAFEST Preview Party

tanquerays.jpg (7837 bytes) Tanqueray's

Location:
100 South Orange Ave. Corner of Orange Ave. & Pine St. [map]

For years a staple of the Orlando night life, Tanqueray's is unique for its basement locale with intimate nooks and crannies, a perfect site to have drinks with friends in a classic setting. 

PARKING:  Public Garage located on Pine St. [ see map]

MAIN EVENT: OLAFEST Wrap Party

courtyardmarriott.jpg (20251 bytes) Courtyard Marriott Downtown Orlando

Location:
730 North Magnolia Avenue [map]

The Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Orlando Hotel truly sets the standard for value and accommodations. Perfectly priced and ideally located, just steps from an exciting array of restaurants, museums, sports centers, and event venues. Enjoy spacious guest rooms each equipped with free high-speed Internet and premium-cable TV. Jumpstart each morning at our Marriott hotel with a hot buffet breakfast at our Courtyard Café. Stay productive  with free high-speed Internet access. And enjoy an exciting array of restaurants, museums, and entertainment within walking distance.

PARKING: Parking is free, restricted to guests of the hotel.

Official Hotel of OLAFEST 2008
[click here to make a reservation]