Quick Hits 08.27.15

THURS., AUG. 27

“Imperial Dreams” Summer Movie — 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The flick, inspired by true events, won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2015 Florida Film Festival. Tickets are $6 with reserved seating and are sold online at gardentheatre.org/summermovies or at the box office, (407) 877-GRDN.

SAT., AUG. 29

Garden Theatre Volunteer Orientation — 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the theater, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Ages 16 and older are invited to participate. Roles include ticket-takers, ushers, greeters and concessions. High-school and other community-service hours can be submitted for these volunteer opportunities. Contact Kim Kiraly at [email protected] with questions.

THURS., SEPT. 3

High School Portfolio Class at The Art Room — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 3 to Oct. 8, at The Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. The class will focus on producing work that will not only meet the college requirements but will help the applicant to stand out. Media variety is key. Instructor is PJ Svedja. Cost is $190. (407) 909-1869 or artroomorlando.com.