Fabulous Fundraisers

One of the ways by which the Friends raise money for the Orchestra is to host events throughout the year. The events include Galas and Parties, up close and personal gatherings with OPO guest artists, and the Friends Musical Insights Series. Events are open to all and all proceeds benefit the Orchestra.

You can make reservations for Friends’ events in two ways:

  1. Order and Pay On-line – Click the “Click to RSVP” for the desired event, fill out the form and click on “Submit” to process your payment..
  2. Order and Pay By Mail – Click on the “Download Order Form” button below, print the resulting PDF file, fill it out and mail it along with your check to the address shown on the printed form. Please note that your order and payment must be received at least 5 days before the event.
Download Order Form

Can’t make the Event? Contact our treasurer if you must cancel your attendance to an event. Please note that since guest counts are guaranteed to the caterer 5 days prior to the event, cancellations made 5 days or less prior to the event cannot be refunded.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, January 23 at 4PM will be the last chance to sign up for Eric Jacobsen's January 27 program.

Musical Insights 2024-2025

A National Award-Winning, Four-Part Music Awareness Series Presented by The Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring the Friends’ traditional hospitality, with wine and light bites, in an intimate setting. The first two programs have been presented and the remaining two programs are listed below and will take place in the Palmer Room at the Plaza Live.

  • Tuesday, March 4, 2025  • Alejandro Gómez Guillén  • Anatomy of a Program  • The “art behind the art” honoring tradition while embracing innovation
  • Monday, April 14, 2025  • Mark Fischer  • The Music of John Williams – Star Wars and Beyond  • From the silver screen to a cherished part of our cultural landscape
5:00PM, Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The Plaza Live
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
Carl & Friends: Elegance and Exuberance

Join us in the elegant lakefront home of noted Winter Park interior designer Shelley Kolin as we experience the artistic diversity and joyous performances of five of our OPO musicians, complete with back-up band and vocalist. They will unveil their “other” instruments and showcase their own unique musical journey to the philharmonic. Each performance promises to be as exciting and varied as the views of Lake Osceola from the magnificent sweep of rooms in this architectural gem.

Carl Rendek
Mark Fischer
Olga Ferroni
Olga Kolpakova
Mark Goldberg
Rainbows End Band

Catering by Cuisiniers, complimentary valet parking included.

$175 per person.

7:00PM, Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Home of Shelley Kolin
Pajama Ball

You're invited to our Pajama Ball
That isn't really a ball at all.
No tux to rent or dress to buy,
No place to go with your gal or guy.
Just a fun way to support the Phil,
It's easy to do and great for the till!
So don't mark your calendar, don't save the date,
And don't worry that traffic might make you late.
No need for a limo, you won’t be chauffeured,
Just help the orchestra, don’t be deterred!
Not attending the ball will put you at ease
To donate online click the button below please.

12:00AM, Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Your Place

We also sponsored a number of other events earlier this season. Click the button below to view the listing of these earlier events.

See Earlier Events