Dr. P. Phillips
Orlando Performing Arts Center
The Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center (DPAC) represents a defining moment in Orlando's history. Including two grand performance halls, a studio theater, outdoor plaza and performance space, rehearsal rooms, administrative offices, and educational programming space, DPAC presents an epic opportunity to showcase our city to the rest of the world. Through this dynamic endeavor and state-of-the-art venue, we can establish a creative center that captivates both Florida's tourists and residents for years to come.

THE MISSION
- A great multi-cultural center for artistic excellence
- A home for Orlando's regional arts groups
- A campus for arts education for children and adults alike
- A destination for Floridians and tourists
- A civic center for fostering urban transformation and community pride

THE FACTS
The performing arts center would appeal to a broad cross-section of the community, hosting over 300 events annually and attracting over 400,000 attendees

It will be the home for the region's resident organizations including the Orlando Philharmonic, Orlando Ballet, Orlando Opera, and Festival of Orchestras.
In addition, it will provide a venue for smaller local organizations, touring shows, such as Broadway, dance, comedic concerts and speakers, etc.

DPAC will be located on a nine-acre site in the heart of downtown Orlando

DPAC anticipates breaking ground in 2009 and opening in 2012

DPAC is an independent, 501(C) 3 nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors

For more information, please visit:www.orlandopac.org

455 South Orange Avenue, Suite 410
Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone: (407) 839-0019

 

The WINTER PARK
COMMUNITY CENTER
is one of the largest recreation centers in the area. The center has created a unique scholarship program to provide educational assistance to economically disadvantaged youth in West Winter Park. The assistance provided would be aimed toward:

(1) Teaching youth how to use computers to complete
homework assignments and extra credit projects.

(2) Teaching youth how to research history and incorporating genealogy.

(3) Provide educational supplies to youth whose families cannot afford items

(4) Establish a mentoring program for those youth that are identified and demonstrate the potential to attend college but are unlikely to do so on their own. The program will match students with an adult mentor who will work with the student on bridging cultural differences, understanding adolescent development,building communication skills, providing individualized college preparation and understanding the program goals and policies.

(5) Provide FCAT assistance

(6) Provide interview and resume writing classes

For contribution information, Contact
Ron Moore, Recreation Chief,
Winter Park Community Center,
Phone: 407-599-3276
Email: rmoore@cityofwinterpark.org