August 12, 2008

Red Chair Affair to Debut Orlando's Cultural Season

Orlando Magical Dining Month Teams Up with Red Chair Project for Kick-Off Event

ORLANDO, Fla. – The 4^th Annual Red Chair Affair kicks-off Central Florida's cultural season on Sunday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. Performers will include Cirque du Soleil, Orlando Opera, Mad Cow Theatre, Orlando Ballet, Orlando Philharmonic, Orlando Shakespeare Theater and many more. The Red Chair Affair also kicks-off the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau's (Orlando CVB) 3^rd Annual Orlando Magical Dining Month with cuisine provided by many of Orlando's top restaurants.

The Red Chair Project is a community service designed to increase participation in Central Florida's arts and culture. As a collaborative campaign involving more than 300 arts and cultural organizations, it promotes and grows the arts in the region through RedChairProject.com, a Web site with arts and cultural events, discounted tickets, classes/workshops, and getaways.

"The Red Chair Affair is a time for us to celebrate the variety of cultural offerings we have in Central Florida," said Autumn Schaefer, Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Central Florida, the organization that presents the annual event. "We are thrilled to be partnering with the Orlando CVB and the Magical Dining Month to bring awareness of the wonderful entertainment options available all year in our own backyard.

"Cultural programs supported through the Red Chair Project efforts enhance our community locally, nationally and internationally," said Gary Sain, Orlando CVB president & CEO. "We have wonderful arts organizations that need the help that Red Chair project provides. We're proud to support these worthwhile efforts and kick-off our Orlando Magical Dining Month with an outstanding organization like this."

Red Chair Affair
The Red Chair Affair is presented by the Red Chair Project and is sponsored by Florida Travel and Life Magazine, IKEA and the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc.'s Orlando Magical Dining Month program. General admission tickets can be purchased for $22, while students and seniors may purchase tickets for $15. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance go to redchairproject.com.

Orlando's Magical Dining Month
From Sept. 1 – 30, 2008, more than 50 participating restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe dinners for $19 or $29 (excluding beverage, tax and gratuity), allowing locals and visitors alike to enjoy exceptional values at some of Orlando's most popular restaurants. For more information about Orlando Magical Dining Month and participating establishments log onto orlandomagicaldining.com.