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Baking with Caskey
Orlando rapper cooks up a video that gets him signed to Cash Money records
Local Christmas benefit CD promotes Crohn’s research
Around the holidays, unless you’re the Christmas equivalent of Grumpy Cat, hearts go to mush and hugs are doled out much more frequently, and that’s because with the end of the year comes the annual assessment of just who and what really matters in life. Accordingly, a group of local and regional musicians have rallied…
Hack-a-Dwight strategy kind of ruled
HOLY CRAP! Last night was the first match-up between the Magic and Lakers, who finally took Dwight Howard out of this town and ended the excruciating Should-I-Stay-Or-Should-I-Go-Now drama of last season. But what happened last night took this saga from TNT into straight-up Disney territory because the underdog Magic team, (led by Arron Afflalo, my…
Orlando’s Saskatchewan headline tonight at Will’s Pub
Monday, Dec. 3 – Saskatchewan with Roadkill Ghost Choir, Day Joy, El Cantador 9 p.m. Will’s Pub 1042 N. Mills Ave. 407-898-5070 willspub.org $5 Last fall, local guys Saskatchewan generated a fair amount of blog buzz for their summer-released single “Dreamboat,” a toe-tapping contribution that could be absorbed nicely into any dream-pop collection. The two…
Los Angeles-based Silversun Pickups play Hard Rock Live
Monday, Dec. 3 – Silversun Pickups 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live 6050 Universal Blvd. 407-351-5483 hardrock.com $25-$35 Silversun Pickups come out of the Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, and the first half of their name comes from a liquor store there, a gem of strip-mall name-smash at the corner of Silverlake and Sunset boulevards. They…
Sunday Film News Roundup — December 2nd, 2012
I finally caught Red Tails this week on HBO. I don’t wish to damn it with faint praise, but the George Lucas-financed Anthony Hemingway-directed story about the first all-black squadron of fighter pilots in WW2 was not as bad as you might expect it to be from the trailers or from Lucas’s involvement. Certainly, it’s…
Mitzi Morris and Michael Wanzie host Merry Fringein’ Christmas
Monday, Dec. 3 – Fringe First Mondays – Merry Fringein’ Christmas 6 p.m. Margeson Theater Lowndes Shakespeare Center 812 E. Rollins St. 407-648-0077 facebook.com/orlandofringe reserve tickets by emailing Nicole@orlandofringe.org $10-$12 The most wonderful time of the year just got a whole lot crazier as Fringe First Mondays presents Merry Fringein’ Christmas, a night of holiday…
The Big Dog Show Happy Hour features artist Dale Rogers
Saturday, Dec. 1 – The Big Dog Show Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. Mennello Museum of American Art 900 E. Princeton St. 407-246-4278 mennellomuseum.com free Canine companions of all shapes, sizes and breeds are invited to attend the Mennello Museum’s celebration of artist Dale Rogers’ newest collection of dog-inspired steel sculptures. The Big Dog Show Happy…
Holiday craft fair, pioneer demos and more at Cracker Christmas
Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 1-2 – Cracker Christmas 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Christmas Historical Park and Museum 1300 Fort Christmas Road, Christmas 407-254-9310 nbbd.com free You probably don’t give much thought to the one-stoplight town of Christmas, Fla., during the year until you’re cruising east toward the coast on Highway 50 (and please – no texting and…
Hysterical Tour of Gnomes and Pub Invasion tonight in downtown Sanford
Friday, Nov. 30 – Hysterical Tour of Gnomes and Pub Invasion 8 p.m. Little Fish Huge Pond 401 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford 407-221-1499 littlefish-hugepond.com $10 For the past 24 years, the city of Sanford has had an annual tradition: People who live in those totally gorgeous historic homes downtown decorate them for the holidays and…
Rapper Wiz Khalifa heads to UCF Arena
Friday, Nov. 30 – Wiz Khalifa with Juicy J, Chevy Woods, Lola Monroe, Tuki Carter, Berner 7:30 p.m. UCF Arena, Bldg. 50 N. Gemini Blvd. 407-823-6006 ucfarena.com $28-$40.50 “The quicker you’re here, the faster you go,” are lyrics from “Work Hard, Play Hard,” Wiz Khalifa’s first single released earlier this year to promote his fourth…
Video Interview: 7 Questions with Ron Schneider
In the current issue of Orlando Weekly, you can read in Live Active Cultures about the lessons I learned reading From Dreamer to Deamfinder: A Life and Lessons Learned in 40 Years Behind a Name Tag. Yesterday, I sat down for an interview with the author, Ron Schneider, best know to Disney fans as the…
Watch all of David Chang’s Mind of a Chef with a bowl … of ramen
David Chang, the much-written-about New York chef who spearheaded the insane popularity of ramen, pork belly and crack pie in America, has a 16-episode series on PBS called “The Mind of a Chef,” in which he tools around with Anthony Bourdain through Japan, Norway and Spain, eating noodles and octopus and kimchi and rotten bananas…
Atlanta Braves spring training tickets on sale now
Baseball fans in Orlando might not have a home Major League Baseball team to root for, but each spring they get a small taste of the game as the Atlanta Braves spend their spring training season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The Braves will kick off their…
THE VAST MATRIX!!! … and other fun facts from this morning’s “electronically challenged” hearing on TEXTGATE
This morning, the sleeping giant of inappropriate public-official fingerplay was reawakened when attorneys representing Citizens for a Greater Orange County and, well, Orange County matched wits in a case-management conference on the 18th floor of the Orange County Courthouse. At issue – at least for today – was the fact that the two requests for…
The Rolling Stones at 50: The Stones on Film (Part 1 of 5)
Earlier this week in London’s 02 Arena, the Rolling Stones kicked off their 50th anniversary tour, playing to a sold out crowd for so long they were fined £200k for breaking the noise curfew — and didn’t even finish their set before the plug was pulled. There is a joke in Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous that Jimmy Fallon’s character…
Unabridged interviews with pop icons
You don’t have to be a superfan of Bob Dylan to find his candid commentary on the ’60s intriguing. And you don’t have to be a Beatles nerd to find Paul McCartney’s ego utterly fascinating. Artists like David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Bo Diddley, Tina Turner, James Taylor, Little Richard and a laundry list of music…
Make a new Beck song your own through contest open to local bands
Anyone familiar with musician Beck knows his penchant for experimentation, and his latest album, Song Reader, is perhaps his quirkiest release yet – and that’s saying something. The album will be released to the public next month, only in sheet music form. So that means, if you want to hear it, you’ll need to either bulk…
On sale this week: Excision at House of Blues
On sale: Friday, Nov. 30 Excision 8 p.m. Friday, March 1 House of Blues Downtown Disney West End 407-934-2583 hob.com $25-$30 Down the road: Flow Tribe, Dec. 5 at Backbooth Dan Deacon, Dec. 5 at The Social Vince Neil, Dec. 6 at Hard Rock Live Mr. Gnome, Dec. 6 at Will’s Pub Jonathan Coulton,…
Life of Pi
On the scenic sea — Gorgeous to look at, but …
Two-piece band Stagnant Pools tonight at The Social
Wednesday, Nov. 28 – Stagnant Pools with David Bazan 8 p.m. The Social 54 N. Orange Ave. 407-246-1419 thesocial.org $13-$15 Man, that Stagnant Pools set back in August at the Social kicked some real ass, didn’t it? Oh right, you weren’t there. Well, we were, and it did. And we basically prayed – in print…
Matador closing, two new(ish) wine bars open
One of downtown’s coolest bars is moving out, 111 Wine and Champagne Bar has moved in and Quantum Leap Winery brings tasting room to Mills corridor
Drinking, Nightlife and Parties
Where to drink and party in Orlando this week
Live Active Cultures
Ron Schneider’s “From Dreamer to Dreamfinder” offers juicy anecdotes and lessons on live performance
Opening this week
The Collection, Killing Them Softly
Nosh Pit: Drunken Monkey’s Mojo Jojo
Mojo Jojo, $3.50, from Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar You can keep your grande caramel macchiatos and your Coolattas and whatever other complicated corporate beverages you like to consume. For our money, there’s nothing like a Mojo Jojo from Drunken Monkey. It’s a simple drink – dark-roast coffee with condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and a bit…
Anna Karenina
Most recent take on this 19th-century Russian tale is the most stunning one yet
"Mutual Addiction" at Twelve21 Gallery
Fans of Nude Nite will enjoy these titillating works on wood by Lucy Fur and Morgan Wilson
Album Review: AMiAM's The Combine
Local rapper releases debut LP
Red Eye Bar and Grill
No longer trucked into town weekly, Rob Nelson’s grilled and smoked meats are worth the drive to Ocoee.
Happytown: Ethical quandaries
Republican Party of Florida continues to implode and hell freezes over as League of Women Voters praises Republican leadership in Tallhassee
Savage Love
I’m a straight man at that age where the general public still considers me young. Although I’ve attended many weddings, I have no interest in marrying or even being in a relationship. I never have. I’m not asexual. I’ve had and enjoyed sex. I just don’t feel the need to be with anyone. As long…
Red Mouth brings blues-punk to Orlando
One-man show is sparked by punk rock but fueled by Southern blues
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19) "They are trying to make me into a fixed star," complained religious leader Martin Luther a few centuries ago. "I am an irregular planet." I invite you to use that declaration as your own in the coming weeks. You have every right to avoid being pinned down, pigeonholed and forced to…
This Little Underground
Our live music columnist checks out Ralphfest 2 and The Sword
Sloppy seconds
Drinking somebody else’s leftover drinks is gross. Don’t do it.
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Meet Your Makers: People making stuff we love
Jennifer DeWitt, Sweet Six Candy Company
Central Florida Jewish Film Festival
Jewish culture returns to the Enzian for the 14th annual festival
Photo Gallery: New Fantasyland Previews at Magic Kingdom
The long-anticipated New Fantasyland expansion at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom officially opens to the public on December 6th, but select guests have been given the opportunity to experience the new attractions through “soft openings” held over the past few weeks. All the elements of New Fantasyland should be open for business next Thursday, with…
