Many of our merchants are giving free goods and services or substantial discounts (over a $150 value) for residential members of Mills 50. If you join or renew your membership now, you will receive a packet filled with coupons to redeem in our stores through July 31^st. 

A residential membership is only $25 per person!  Here’s what you will get!

• a free thirty minute massage from Orlando Family Chiropractic
• a free draft from Will’s Pub 
• a free pair of socks from Track Shack 
• a free glass of beer, wine or cocktail (up to $10) from Wally’s 
• a $25 gift certificate to Funky Monkey, Bananas, Prickly Pear or Nick’s Italian Kitchen 
• a $25 gift certificate to Hawker’s Asian Street Fare  
• 20% discount on custom framing from The Great Escape Frame & Art  
• 10% discount at All The Right Stuff, Too!  
• a free hummus and pita from Atilla’s Turkish Kitchen 
• $10 off at Dandelion Communitea Cafe ($20 minimum purchase)  
• a free glass of beer, wine or cocktail (up to $10) at The Peacock Room   
• 20% discount at The British Shoppe ($50 minimum purchase) 
• two free admissions to the Mennello Museum of American Art
• complimentary home key duplication or free in home security survey from Armstrong Locks   
• $25 off any eyewear purchase at Eola Eyes
• $25 off a tattoo ($100 minimum purchase) or a $10 piercing from Axiom Tattoo
• $50 off a half day or full day rental at Orange Studio 

Join or renew now by sending your $25 membership fee to:

Mills 50
1200 Weber Street
Orlando, FL 32803
A membership application can be found at:  www.mills50.org 

Phase I of this project has been completed with (9) City of Orlando transportation engineering metal utility boxes, located in Mills 50, being transformed into “Art Boxes”. Five (5) cabinets were painted in Phase II. Five (5) utility cabinets will be transformed in Phase III.

Dimensions of the larger boxes: 56″ high x 28.125″ deep x 40.25″ wide; smaller boxes: 49” high x 17” deep x 30” wide. Artwork must include all five (5) surfaces (four sides & top) of the utility box. All artwork must be oil based paint to protect from the sun and heat exposure as a result of the Central FL environment.

Entries are open to all two dimensional artists living in Orange county. The Mills 50 logo shall appear within all submittals.  The judging panel will determine which selected artist paints which cabinet. Each artist may paint only a single box but may make more than one submission.

Sketches and/or slides must be submitted mailed to: Mills 50, 1200 Weber Street, Orlando, FL 32803 or e-mailed to: director@mills50.org no later than Friday, May 4.Mills 50 will provide paint & materials, up to $100, plus a $100 gift certificate for each of the selected artists. Artist may exceed the paint & materials cost, but will not be reimbursed by Mills 50 for any costs exceeding $100.00.

Proposed timeline:

• Judging will occur the week of May 7; selected artists will be contacted by Monday, May 14.
• Boxes will be between May 21 and June 10. All boxes must be painted by June 10.

Artist Antje Dardin painting at Livingston & Summerlin (Phase II).

Commissioner Patty Sheehan painting at Ferncreek & Virginia (Phase II)

Ferncreek Elementary 2nd grade students painting at Ferncreek & Oregon (Phase II)

Lake Highland 9th grade art club painting at Marks & Highland (Phase II)

Artist Danny Rock painting at Ferncreek & Livingston (Phase II)

Mills 50, in conjunction with the City of Orlando, desires to create a Public Art Project that is all encompassing and seeks entries for a public exhibition in Orlando with a juried selection process to choose the artists. The purpose of the project is to create an environment which depicts the community’s diversity, creativity, commerce and
neighborhoods. This project will enhance the aesthetic of our community for all to enjoy.

Phase I of this project has been completed with (9) City of Orlando transportation engineering metal utility boxes, located in Mills 50, being transformed into “Art Boxes”. Four (4) cabinets were painted in Phase II. Six (6) utility cabinets will be transformed in Phase III.

Dimensions of the larger boxes: 56″ high x 28.125″ deep x 40.25″ wide; smaller boxes: 49” high x 17” deep x 30” wide. Artwork must include all five (5) surfaces (four sides & top) of the utility box. All artwork must be oil based paint to protect from the sun and heat exposure as a result of the Central FL environment.

Entries are open to all two dimensional artists living in Orange county. The characters shall appear within all submittals. “Mills 50” A five (5) point system based on overall aesthetics and design will be employed. One (1) point will be deducted if “Mills 50” is omitted from the submission. One (1) bonus point will be awarded for local
artists, i.e, a business within the District boundaries or a resident living within three (3) miles of the intersection of Mills and 50. The judging panel will determine which selected artist paints which cabinet. Each artist may paint only a single box but may make more than one submission.

Sketches and/or slides must be submitted mailed to:

Mills 50, 1200 Weber Street, Orlando, FL 32803

or e-mailed to: director@mills50.org

no later than Friday, May 4, 2012. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if
sketches and/or slides are to be returned.

Mills 50 will provide paint & materials, up to $100, plus a $100 gift certificate for each of the selected artists. Artist may exceed the paint & materials cost, but will not be reimbursed by Mills 50 for any costs exceeding $100.00.

Proposed timeline:

• Judging will occur the week of May 7; selected artists will be contacted by Monday, May 14.
• Boxes will be between May 21 and June 10. All boxes must be painted by June 10.

The Festival of Light and Sound is coming to Orlando on Saturday, April 14^th! This all ages Festival will feature all local, delicious food and drink, innovative music, beautiful interactive geometric light sculptures, sensory and listening stations, a kids exploration station, community art collaborations, clothing, health & wellness services, giveaways and the opportunity to attend the first Orlando Screening of Happy!, a documentary about the science and experience of happiness! 

Prior to the screening of this award-winning film, Positive Psychologist Leland McKee will facilitate a short presentation about happiness and positive psychology. Leland is a Certified Behavioral Coach, trained at Columbia University, and in residence at Harvard Medical School, post doctoral training. After this englightening documentary, Leland will conduct a Q&A session for all who would like to know more or have any questions.

The Festival of Light and Sound will also feature local artists, Chakra Bowl Meditations, and a Vocal Resonance Meditation by Beautiful Chorus.  Beautiful Chorus is a 12-Woman Chorus and will also be performing live as the featured headliner of this Festival!

Saturday • April 14^th at the Plaza LIVE! 425 N. Bumby Avenue.

All Ages – Kids 5 and under *FREE – Children 6-12 *$5 – Adults $10 in advance and $12 at the door

630pm-Midnight Tickets available at www.plazaliveorlando.com