Events for September 5th, 2008

SOJA & The Supervillains

Plaza Theatre - 425 N. Bumby Ave - Orlando

7 p.m.

Say goodbye to summer with some smooth reggae tunes by SOJA, The Supervillains with Alex Baught & The Crazy Carls and The Sweet Kings.

Swansinger

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

7:30 p.m.

Local experimental group Swansinger is an eclectic cutting edge band in the emerging "alternaprog" movement. Swainsinger fuses several style of music, including classical, goth, jazz and rock to create their new dynamic sound. Their new album "Wide Awake and Consumed" features an unusual blend of...

Ghost of Gloria

AKA Lounge - 68 E. Pine St. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

9 p.m.

Pompano Beach-based quartet Ghost of Glorida plays an original blend of alternative and progressive rock, and are known for their dynamic live performances. They recently won the PicktheBand.com competition and are egaring up to enter the studio modern rock producing icon Don Gilmore, who has...

Hands Up!

BackBooth - 37 W. Pine St. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

Come and throw your hands up for a new night of indie pop, electronica and old school dancing. Get plenty of fuel from the free keg of Miller High Life, the champagne of beers. You know what they say, "Champagne for my real friends, and real pain for my sham friends."

United States Ballroom Championships

Royal Pacific Resort - 6300 Hollywood Way - Orlando (Universal Studios Area)

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The United States Dance Sport Championships returns to Central Florida to celebrate its 38th Anniversary when it hosts the world’s premiere collection of dance superstars for the most prestigious competition of its kind on American soil. Over 700 male and female professional and amateur...

Wine Tastings

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards - 19239 N. U.S. Highway 27 - Clermont

Come tour Florida's largest premium winery, take in the sceneery of the 127-acre estate and sample some locally made wines. If you liked the movie "Sideways," or are looking for a cheap, romantic date, this is the perfect destination.

Destination Florida: Tourism Before Disney

Orange County Regional History Center - 65 E. Central Blvd. - Orlando (Downtown Orlando)

Was there life before Disney? The answer is yes. Check out a collection of photographs from P.D. Orlando attractions such as Big Tree Park, Bok Tower, Weeki Wachee and more.

Daily Happy Hour

Friendly Confines Sport Pub - 7660 University Blvd - Winter Park (Goldenrod)

$2 wells, 2-for-1 domestic pints, $3 calls, $3 wine