Photo and Video Gallery: 2013 Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Parade
On Saturday 2/9, Universal Orlando kicked off their annual Mardi Gras celebration with an inaugural parade and concert by the rock group Lifehouse. Media were invited to check out the parade floats backstage with show director Lora Wallace, who showed of the 4 brand new floats (including my new favorite, a fire-belching Day of the…
Beautifully weird new video from Hundred Waters
One of the most lush tunes from Hundred Waters was gifted an equally overgrown setting in the swamps of Florida and Weeki Wachee Springs (you know, where the mermaids are!) in the just-released official music video. It features a pint-sized native who calls to mind Max from Where the Wild Things Are in character, although…
Why everybody should be disappointed in today’s Jim Greer anti-moment
By now, you’re already aware that windbag former Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer didn’t exactly squeal like a pig – not yet, anyway – when he accepted guilt on four grand theft charges at the Orange County Courthouse this morning. The prospective trial of the century ended with a whimper and not a…
Bands, Brew and Rainbow Stew
When I moved down to Florida from a small town outside of Boston, my mom started listening to country music in her car ALL THE TIME. It was a maddening overload of the exact vein of music I proclaimed to despise, but due to repeated exposure, I learned the things I secretly enjoyed about the…
Phat-N-Jazzy marks 19th Anniversary at the Social
photo by Robyn Twomey Tuesday, Feb. 12 – Phat-N-Jazzy 19th Anniversary with J. Boogie, DJ BMF, Stereo 77 9 p.m. The Social 54 N. Orange Ave. 407-246-1419 thesocial.org $10 Orlando felt the lag downtown when the unparalleled, funky party that was Phat Tuesdays halted in mid-2011. But the promoters and DJs who have collectively made…
Sunday Film News Roundup — February 10th, 2013
I didn’t quite binge watch House of Cards like some people did, watching all 13 episodes over the first weekend. It took me the whole week, mostly because I couldn’t get as into the hard, centralized plot that drove the story. To me, the Underwood’s machinations weren’t nearly interesting enough to carry roughly 13 hours…
Alt-country band Old 97s tonight at the Social
Sunday, Feb. 10 – Old 97s 7 p.m. The Social 54 N. Orange Ave. 407-246-1419 thesocial.org $20 In October 2012, diehard fans of alt-country band Old 97s rejoiced. In honor of the 15th anniversary of the quintessential Old 97s album Too Far to Care, the band remastered and re-released the record, full of rebelliously rollicking songs about…
Get all lovey-dovey (or whatever) at Vintage, Valentines & Food Trucks
Sunday, Feb. 10 – Vintage, Valentines and Food Trucks 1-6 p.m. Dear Prudence Shop 2912 Corrine Drive 407-894-8941 dresssweet.com free Listen, flowers are a timeless option for Valentine’s Day gifts, but if you’re picking them from a gas station, Publix, the side of the road or some other bogus locale that is not a florist,…
Emotions Dance presents Twist: The Love Edition
Saturday, Feb. 9 – Twist: The Love Edition 7 p.m. Orlando Repertory Theatre 1001 E. Princeton St. 407-896-7365 emotionsdance.org $20 also 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at The Venue, 511 Virginia Drive Let’s get twisted – but not in the Jack Nicholson kind of way. Emotions Dance Company is showing their love for Orlando audiences…
Orlando Folk Festival returns to Loch Haven Park
“John Henry,” by Frederick Brown, 1979, oil, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Gerald L. Pearson, © 1979 Frederick J. Brown Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 9-10 – Orlando Folk Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Loch Haven Park 900 E. Princeton St. 407-246-4278 orlandofolkfestival.wordpress.com free Loch Haven Park once again plays host to the annual Orlando Folk Festival,…
J. Bradley, Jose Fajardo and others present at PechaKucha Night Orlando v9
Friday, Feb. 8 – PechaKucha Night Orlando v9 7-10 p.m. The Orange Studio 1121 N. Mills Ave. 407-760-5951 facebook.com/pechakuchaorlando $10 Is it really possible to watch 20 images flash before your eyes in 20 seconds and learn from it while being entertained? Oh, it is possible and it is happening on Friday at the Orange…
Side Effects
Whatever happened to the A-list suspense thriller?
Long Island Medium’s Theresa Caputo gives interactive readings at UCF Arena
Friday, Feb. 8 – Theresa Caputo 7 p.m. UCF Arena Building 50, North Gemini Boulevard 800-745-3000 ucfarena.com $39.75-$59.75 Maybe it’s the platinum blond hair, or the long, glitzy fingernails, or maybe it’s her boisterous New York accent. Whatever it is that draws in viewers to Theresa Caputo, the star of TLC’s Long Island Medium, they’re…
Offal, it’s ON: Chef Tony Adams launches Kennebec, Orlando’s first pop-up restaurant
Chef Tony Adams will make something delicious with this adorable baby animal, and you will love it. (photo by Brian Carlson) Chef Tony Adams and his tireless Big Wheel Provisions team announce Kennebec, an adventurous restaurant that will pop up in the Urban ReThink space March 19-23. Though Orlando has had a few great pop-up…
Flying Horse Editions hosts Valentine’s Letterpress Happy Hour
Thursday, Feb. 7 – Valentine’s Letterpress Happy Hour 6 p.m. Flying Horse Studio at UCF Center for Emerging Media 500 W. Livingston St. 407-235-3619 flyinghorse.cah.ucf.edu free-$10 A quick definition of letterpress printing: Sharp metal letters are pressed with great force into thick paper, resulting in three-dimensional relief type with touchable, handmade charm. Our local fine-art…
Possible Last Year for Daylight Savings Time
Senator Darren Soto of District 14 is proposing a new bill, the Sunshine Protection Act, the end-all of gaining a fake hour of sleep or losing it. Local 6 reports that Sen. Soto, “claims the change would boost the tourism industry, with more sun earlier in the day.” Inside the proposed bill, it states that “Florida’s…
Coyotes in Windermere
Apparently we have coyotes. Bobcats and bears or any of the reptilian-kind are expected in Central Florida. Wile. E. in our midst – had no idea. According to WESH, “some residents claim their pets are being threatened, and in some cases, disappearing.” Resident Lynne Hickman said she makes sure to watch her dog when she…
Meet 35 animals hanging out with mini versions of themselves
In honor of our Puppy Love issue, we’re reposting this list of 35 adorable animals hanging out with even more adorable mini versions of themselves. Enjoy.
The audacity of hoax: Swallowing the lure of catfishing
I’m almost ashamed to admit it, but I didn’t see the movie Catfish when it played in theaters. There were a bunch of reasons mostly that I was living in New York at the time, and we don’t tend to get a lot of independent film up there. But now I’ve seen the movie. I’m…
Bonding with Blueie
How a lovebird won my heart after a lifetime spent trying to live with incompatible pets
Live Active Cultures
Bad date theater! These shows may spark more heated conversation than snuggles
Happytown: Pam Bondi exposed?
Mayor Buddy Dyer invites the state AG to take part in an undie run
Tip Jar
This week’s local food news: Orlando Chili Cook-off, Primo Hoagies, East End Market vendor kits and more
Puppy Love
Welcome to our first (annual?) issue devoted to our obsession with pets
Bill of goods: House Bill 325 – School Safety
Bills filed for the 2013 legislative session in Tallahassee that we think you should know about
Remix: a fresh take on classic cocktails
Cordial 44
Valentine's Day event listings
Here’s a list of fetish balls, hook-up parties, romantic concerts and more!
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19) "What we need is more people who specialize in the impossible," said poet Theodore Roethke. For the foreseeable future, you could and should be a person like that. I’m not saying that you will forevermore be a connoisseur of amazements and a massager of miracles and a magnet for unexpected beauty.…
Q&A with Fisher Miga
Meet the Pomeranian who powers Dog Powered Robot
Rescue Remedies
Seven Central Florida rescue organizations making a difference for animals in our region
B&B Junction
Red meat (and more) for the beer-and-burger crowd
Savage Love
I’m a 27-year-old man in a two-year relationship with a 26-year-old woman. My last partner cheated and lied and did some unforgivable things. Our breakup unearthed a kink. After I found out about her cheating, I got extremely turned on thinking about it. I never told her. Enter my next girlfriend. We were together a…
Swedish metal pioneers Meshuggah play the Beacham
The heavy bill also includes Intronaut and Animals as Leaders
Another Round
Cozy up (or hook up) in downtown Orlando’s bar scene
The Derpy Duckling
How I finally learned to be a responsible adult … quacking and screaming
The Pets of Orlando Weekly
We tell you what we love best about the animals we share our lives with
Drinking, Nightlife and Parties
Where to drink and party in Orlando this week
Maakies
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Council watch
Billy Manes pays attention to city government so you don’t have to
This Little Underground
Our live music columnist checks out Juggernaut, Jucifer, the Red Bull Thre3Style
Animalia: Anna Tomczak at Maitland Art Center
Large-scale Polaroid transfers by the local photographer are otherworldly assemblages of fauna and flora
Quink performs at Bach Festival Society
Dutch vocal ensemble keeps it pitch-perfect
Happytown: DPAC/FTA call truce
Two organizations strike agreement to work together
Alt.pets
Interviews with people who own unusual animals
1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheater gets new name
According to a report from Central Florida News 13, the 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre (formerly the Ford Amphitheatre), located at the Florida State Fairgrounds along I-4 in Tampa, now has a new name. The outdoor live music venue will now be called Live Nation Amphitheatre, aptly named after the venue’s concert-booking company. Our Live Nation source also…
On sale this week: Fun. at UCF Arena!
On sale: Saturday, Feb. 16 Fun. with Tegan and Sara 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 UCF Arena 407-823-6006 ucfarena.com $36.50 Down the road: Balance and Composure, Feb. 14 at Backbooth Further Seems Forever, Feb. 15 at The Social Imagine Dragons, Feb. 15 at House of Blues Murs, Feb. 16 at Backbooth Anberlin, Feb. 17…
