Full Sail partners with WWE
This just in. We got a press release today announcing that WWE, a publicly traded “integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment” that creates and delivers “original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience” and provides “family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms” is partnering…
A Shark in Dick Wolf’s Clothing
Fans of repetitive series television will notice that the new Morgan & Morgan law firm sign on the Channel 13 building looks an awful lot like the title card for NBC’s “Law & Order.” Had the new sign been in place on the night of March 14, 2010, it might have illuminated the intersection of…
Buz Donahoo shares travel stories at Urban ReThink tomorrow
Tuesday, May 15 – Buz Donahoo 7 p.m. Urban ReThink 625 E. Central Blvd. 407-704-6895 urbanrethink.com free Buz Donahoo is one of those larger-than-life sorts who inspire the desire to simply well, listen. He’s the kind of guy for whom you’d pick up any check, just for the chance to hear some of his stories:…
How to Follow Cannes Without Getting Sand in Your Crack
Okay, deep breath now. The movie news marathon that is 65th edition of the Festival de Cannes begins on Wednesday night with a screening of Wes Anderson’s highly anticipated Moonrise Kingdom (which opens here at the Enzian on 6/22). On Thursday morning it’s basically non-stop insanity until the following Sunday when the final films play…
Welcome to Orlando Music News … again
Oh wait, what’s this? Orlando Music News is back? But in a different place? No, your eyes have not deceived you. The incredible coverage of the Orlando music scene that was happening over at OrlandoMusicNews.com has found a new home, right here at Orlando Weekly. Here on this blog, we’ll be talking about news and…
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Notable Noise: This Week’s Best Shows [Thee Satisfaction, Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls benefit, Poetry n Lotion, and lots more]
Monday, May 14 MUST-SEE SHOW: Hundred Waters [The Social] – This Gainesville group is blowing up in all the right ways – from an 8.1 review from Pitchfork to the most buzzed-about set of the many buzzed-about sets at the recent Orange You Glad fest. (Also, it must be mentioned that if you’re a fan of Hundred…
Washed Out brings synth-pop sounds to the Social tomorrow
Tuesday, May 15 – Washed Out with Airbird, Dog Bite 8 p.m. The Social 54 N. Orange Ave. 407-246-1419 thesocial.org $15 We all share a loose idea of what constitutes “summer music”: good-natured lyrical matter, big, accessible hooks and a generally sunny vibe. Summer evening music, meanwhile, isn’t defined nearly as well, but if it…
Sunday Film News Roundup — May 13th, 2012
Dear Readers, top five cinematic crimes perpetrated by Tim Burton in the 2000s? Go. Subquestion: is it in fact unfair to criticize a formerly great artist for his latter day sins? Is it better to burn out than to fade away? What to do about Tim Burton, what to do? Dark Shadows. Man. Watching this unfold,…
Jane’s Addiction head to House of Blues
Tuesday, May 15 – Jane’s Addiction with the Duke Spirit 6:30 p.m. House of Blues 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista 407-934-2583 hob.com $59.50-$62.50 Completing a kind of nostalgic ’80s microcosm-in-the-flesh following recent area showings by Van Halen and Guns N’ Roses, singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and fill-in…
“Dark Shadows” team: Child abuse a good mood-lightener
Hey, Tim Burton: Your pet project is tanking all over this great land! What are you going to do now? “I’m going to ruin yet another beloved property — this time one of my own! But first, I’m going to gratuitously remind everybody that one of my old collaborators is a sex offender!” Surprising absolutely…
Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe reports from Sanford
A little more than a month ago, businesses in downtown Sanford were reeling. The media became consumed by the city’s handling of the Trayvon Martin case, national civil rights leaders were coming to town to hold rallies and the city was battling a reputation as an enclave of provincial politics and segregation. For a few…
Mother’s Day cupcakes at the Sugar Suite Saturday May 12
The Sugar Suite opens its doors to anyone looking for a sweet treat from 10am to 2pm Saturday, May 12: They’ll be selling all of their moms’ favorite flavors (cute!), which are: lemon poppy, chocolate & raspberry, chocolate & salted caramel (Best of Show winner at the 2012 Festival of Chocolate), and pina colada. Learn…
The Sage Project opens tonight at Hannibal Square Heritage Center
Through Sept. 1 – The Sage Project: Hannibal Square Elders Tell Their Stories opening reception 6 p.m. Friday, May 11 Hannibal Square Heritage Center 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-539-2680 hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org free When most people think of Winter Park, they generally think of one of three things: spendy shopping on Park Avenue, the…
The Heathens reunite tonight at Phil Longo’s retirement party!
Friday, May 11 – The Heathens with Christina Wagner, Overdale, Shyster, New Mexican Disaster Squad, the Hated Salford, Lads Pub Ensemble, a roast for Phil Longo 9 p.m. Will’s Pub 1042 N. Mills Ave. 407-898-5070 willspub.org $8 Local luminary Phil Longo has been a major player in the Orlando music scene longer than most area…
Summer Concert Series begins tonight at Art & History Museums – Maitland!
Friday, May 11 – Summer Concert Series: Art. Music. Food. Architecture with the Hindu Cowboys 7 p.m. Main Garden Art & History Museums – Maitland 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland 407-539-2181 artandhistory.org $3 Forgive us if we haven’t wrapped our heads around the fact that it’s already May. We’re nowhere near prepared for those impending…
Opening in Orlando — May 11th, 2012
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel — Reviewed this week. (PG-13) Dark Shadows — Reviewed this week. (PG-13) Darling Companion — [ed. note: This film has been pushed to a May 18 local opening. Please see next week’s issue for our review.] In Lawrence Kasdan’s latest, Diane Keaton plays a woman who embarks on a frantic…
Robert K. Wittman Lecture at Rollins College
Thursday, May 10 – Robert K. Wittman lecture 7:30 p.m. Rollins College Tiedtke Concert Hall 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park 407-645-5311 morsemuseum.org free “Art cop”: That’s possibly the coolest job description ever. Robert K. Wittman is a former FBI special agent who specialized in recovering stolen works of art – often by going undercover, as…
This American Life Live!
Thursday, May 10 – This American Life Live! 8 p.m. various theaters fathomevents.com $20 Considering the recent debacle over the immensely popular NPR program “This American Life,” hosted and edited by Ira Glass, and their retracted story about working conditions at Apple factories in China – a wrenching, nearly disillusioning disaster that came down to a…
Cycle Send Off Party for Nathan Kane at the Peacock Room!
Thursday, May 10 – Cycle Send Off Party 8:45 p.m. The Peacock Room 1321 N. Mills Ave. nathankane.us donations accepted It takes an insatiable amount of dedication – and in this case, a hell of a lot of stamina – to devote oneself to a civic cause. And that’s what tonight is all about, as…
Woody Allen’s “The Purple Rose of Cairo” @ Central Park (8pm, Free)
Woody Allen has called The Purple Rose of Cairo his favorite film, the only one that ever really came out right, the way he envisioned it. It’s a great film, one that takes a natural extension from Buster Keaton’s Sherlock, Jr., where Buster’s character, a projectionist, goes into the frame to solve a mystery. In…
On Sale This Week: Bombay Bicycle Club!
On Sale: Friday, May 11 Bombay Bicycle Club with Vacationer 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 The Social 407-246-1419 thesocial.org $17-$20 Down the road: Matt Woods, May 18 at Will’s Pub Lisa Lampanelli, May 18 at Hard Rock Live Screeching Weasel, May 19 at The Beacham The Chop Tops, May 20 at The Social Yann Tiersen,…
Sus-Hi
Roll your own at Alafaya sushi bar
The Cup
The story of the 2002 Melbourne Cup – triumph – zzzzzz
Sushi House
Revamped Sushi House rolls will surprise the vinegar out of you
He Is We
Touchy-feely pop duo spins success out of slacking
Happytown
The week where we all became political schizophrenics via redistricting, we learned that Florida is heaven for CEOs and we got a taste of what’s to come with Orange County’s gay registry. Hey, at least we’re not North Carolina!
DVDs Nuts!
Lesser-seen OW approved titles
Dark Shadows
Tim Burton’s supernatural soap is a mere Shadow of its source
The Are We Sunk? Index
How quickly is Florida sinking into the ocean this week?
Drink
Event listings
Savage Love
I am a 26-year-old straight guy
All eyes on Angela Corey
Trayvon Martin case casts flattering light on controversial State Attorney
Rotation: What local artists are listening to
This week: Jonathan Messeroff of Rug
This Little Underground
Bao Le-Huu takes on Total Bummer 3-D Music Festival and You Are Doomed Fest
God Bless America
Bobcat Goldthwait’s new film imagines murderous retribution on the assholes of the world
Live Active Cultures
SeaWorld Orlando has sailed stormy seas in the last few years, what with ownership changes (leading to the loss of traditions like free beer and Clydesdales), the tragic death of trainer Dawn Brancheau and complaints from animal-rights activists. At the end of April, the past was put aside to celebrate the opening of TurtleTrek, the…
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
John Madden’s geezers-in-India wannabe charmer tries too hard
Orlando Cabaret Festival
Mad Cow’s 10th annual festival is a gleeful celebration of the American songbook
Maakies
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Snap Orlando
Patrick Kahn’s monthlong, multi-venue photo event may induce whiplash. But it’s worth taking the risk
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19) In one of your past lives, I think you must have periodically done something like stick your tongue out or thumb your nose at pretentious tyrants – and gotten away with it. At least that’s one explanation for how confident you often are about speaking up when everyone else seems unwilling…
Heartless Bastards
The reinvigorated band returns with lessons learned on the ranch and on the road
Council Watch
Billy Manes paying attention to local government so you don’t have to
Reasons to love American Craft Beer Week
Celebrating the most American of pastimes: beer
Homegrown: Central Florida Photographers
Snap Orlando’s local photographer showcase
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Hypnotic sushi doc talks perfection and succession
Chillounge Night Orlando
Typically, the club and party scene takes place beneath a solid roof in a dark room with music beating so loudly you can hardly hear the person next to you. If that doesn’t sound like your cup of PBR, and you’re looking for something a little more Thoreau while still maintaining the chic party vibe,…
White supremacists arrested near Disney
This week in Our Dumb State: A group of white supremacists was arrested in Osceola County, not far from the Happiest Place on Earth, for planning a race war. According to the arrest warrant filed in Osceola County (see below), members of the militia organization American Front planned to “kill Jews, immigrants and other minorities”…
Selection Reminder: Beach House tomorrow at the Beacham!
Wednesday, May 9 – Beach House with Zomes 8 p.m. The Beacham 46 N. Orange Ave. 407-246-1419 thebeacham.com $20-$25 The day we meet someone who was conceived to dream-pop duo Beach House’s 2010 album Teen Dream, is the day we’ll officially feel old. Unlike Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream album of the same year – a record-breaking…
Orlando City Council approves Urban Chickens Pilot Program
At yesterday’s meeting of the Orlando City Council, commissioners from districts 3, 4 and 5 approved the creation of a permitting program for residents who would like to keep chickens. If you love fresh eggs and live in Audubon Park, Baldwin Park, College Park, Colonialtown, Lake Eola Heights or Parramore, you may be able to get…
