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Local supergroup Con Turner Von Simmons Band pays tribute to their influences
No, you haven’t heard of the Con Turner Von Simmons Band before, mostly because they’ve never played before. But you have heard the bands that this local supergroup is formed from: Shak Nasti, Leisure Chief, Brown Note, Gargamel, Kow, God’s Personal Stash and more. Tim Turner, Matt Lapham, Derek Engstrom and Jorge Colon Jr. team…
Chef Nat Russell leaving Winter Park’s Cafe de France to do his own thing in Sanford
The dining options in Sanford just keep getting better. Sanford blog The Bokey reports that Nat Russell, chef de cuisine at Park Avenue mainstay Café de France, has left the French restaurant to host a monthlong pop-up that may turn into a permanent business. The Memphis-born chef currently lives in Sanford, and tells the Bokey,…
UCF police find no threat after social media reports of gunwoman in library
The University of Central Florida’s police department says it found “no threat” after people on social media reported there was a woman with a gun in the John C. Hitt Library. An earlier alert from UCF said that a “possible Middle Eastern gun man/woman” was in the library and warned students to avoid the area.…
Dunkin’ giving away free coffee and donuts Wednesday in front of City Hall
In a pretty decent move to celebrate Secretaries Day Administrative Professionals Day tomorrow, Dunkin’ Donuts is handing out free donuts and coffee in front of City Hall on the City Commons Plaza. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, drop by your seat of city government to sample free coffee, sweet tea (because…
Dark Miami psych-rockers Heavy Drag impress in headlining return
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND With a gorgeously thick modern psych-rock sound kin to acts like the Black Angels and the Warlocks, Miami’s Heavy Drag (April 24, Will’s Pub) stole the night last year at one of the Grand Collabs alongside equally excellent brother band the Grey 8s. What I learned later from the head of their label…
The Three Headed Moron tour brings a monster comedy show to Spacebar
Though Spacebar’s Wednesday night comedy show features top local talent on the regular, they’ve also become the No. 1 booker for underground out-of-town comedy over the past year or so. Comics who are not quite big enough for the Improv feature at Spacebar on a regular basis, and tonight’s show brings the return of Atlanta/L.A.’s…
Brave souls read their childhood diaries to strangers at Orlando Cringe
Most people tend to remember their most cringe-worthy moments in the middle of a hot shower or as they lay their heads down at night. That harrowing feeling is only soothed by the realization that this is all taking place in the solitude of their own mind. But for some, comfort comes from getting up…
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UCF sent out an alert that there’s a possible gunman at campus library [UPDATED]
UCF sent out an alert Tuesday afternoon about a possible gunman inside the university’s campus library. The alert specifies that a “possible middle eastern gun man/woman” was in the UCF main campus library and warns that students should avoid the area. According to the student news organization Knight News, UCFPD were seen walking into the…
Orlando Phil musical director Eric Jacobsen performs with Brooklyn Rider for the last time
Funk may be the wrong musical style to evoke in an item about string quartet Brooklyn Rider, but we can’t stop hearing Sly and the Family Stone as we think about this show. “It’s a family affair,” all right; brothers Colin and Eric Jacobsen (violinist and cellist, respectively) have formed the backbone of the ensemble…
Bid farewell to artist Morgan Steele at a memorial tribute in his honor tonight
Local artist Morgan Steele, who died in a car accident Saturday night, April 23, is getting a tribute this evening at Austin’s Coffee, one of his favorite local hangouts. Starting at 8 p.m., friends and fans are gathering to share stories, play some of his favorite songs and say goodbye to the one-of-a-kind artist. Friends have…
Citrus Bowl changes name to Camping World Stadium
It’s time to say goodbye to our beloved Orlando Citrus Bowl. Well, at least to its name. On Tuesday, Florida Citrus Sports announced that the downtown Orlando arena will now be known as Camping World Stadium, reports News 13. “I’m proud to announce that today Camping World … now has the naming rights and a…
Video shows test ride at Universal’s Skull Island: Reign of Kong
A video recently posted on YouTube shows a test ride at Universal Orlando’s Skull Island: Reign of Kong. YouTuber katonkeyz published the video on Monday, April 25, giving a peak at what looks to be one of the ride’s exploration tour buses. The Orlando Business Journal speculates that the video was shot from the Pteranodon Flyers ride at…
Find your thrill: 4 places to pick blueberries around Orlando
Pie, jam, cupcakes, bar cookies, cobbler, ice pops — it’s the time of year to make all the blueberry things, and there are several places around town where the blueberries are ripe for the picking. This year’s harvest is a little late in coming since the unseasonably cool snap we had a few weeks ago…
The Hideaway Bar is getting a new Prince tribute mural
The forecast calls for Purple Rain in the Ivanhood area. Local artist Andrew Spear is currently in the process of extending his well-known mural at the Hideaway Bar on Virginia Drive with a new tribute piece to Prince. Since Hideaway has built out and extended their back bathrooms, there’s now some open real estate…
Marion County School Board plans to enforce bathroom ban on transgender students
The Marion County School Board is set to vote Tuesday night on a measure that would restrict students’ access to school bathrooms based on their birth sex, not gender identity. The Ocala Star-Banner reports the proposed resolution would “ban transgender students from using the bathrooms for which they identify.” Four of the five school board…
Not everyone is a fan of the new interactive Haunted Mansion ghosts
StoryMaker, the interactive element part of MyMagic+ at Walt Disney World, has been rolling out at different attractions across the resort. It’s a small world was one of the first to see the new elements. The new digital screens at the end of the ride shows riders first names as they pass by. Custom digital…
Grayson, Jolly take questions from Floridians in first U.S. Senate debate
Floridians had a seat at the moderator table in the state’s first U.S. Senate debate between two of the seven candidates looking to replace Marco Rubio. U.S. Reps. Alan Grayson, D-Orlando, and David Jolly, R-Indian Shores, were set to debate the top 30 questions out of 900 submitted online to the Open Debate Coalition, says Lilia…
To prevent extinction, African rhinos could make their way to Florida
No one tell Donald Trump, but a new group might be immigrating to Florida sometime soon. In response to relentless poaching, wildlife groups the Australian Rhino Project and South Africa’s Elephants, Rhinos and People (ERP) will be relocating 80 rhinos to Australia later this year, reports Reuters. And, if the conservation plan proves to be successful, Florida…
NASCAR hopes to attract new fans by offering an expensive cruise out of Miami
Nothing says NASCAR like a Beach Boys show on a cruise ship. This winter, the very first NASCAR-themed cruise will set sail out of Miami. Transforming the Norwegian Pearl into a racing-themed wonderland, the five-day cruise will celebrate all things NASCAR. NASCAR: The Cruise will offer virtual racing simulators, pit crew challenges and other activities…
Tegan and Sara are coming to Orlando this fall
Sister act Tegan and Sara have announced an Orlando engagement as part of an extensive North American tour later this year. The duo will be playing the Beacham Theater on November 14th. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am and will most likely say goodbye, goodbye every quickly. The tour is in support…
A Florida man was rescued after trying to ride a hamster ball to the Bahamas
A Florida man was rescued last weekend by the U. S. Coast Guard after trying to ride a hamster ball, or inflatable bubble, to the Bermuda Triangle. The U.S. Coast Guard voluntarily rescued and took Reza Baluchi back to land this Sunday, says the Washington Post. His journey started in Pompano Beach and ended near Fort Pierce.…
Orlando woman plans to take her gun into Target bathrooms to protect herself from transgender people
After Target announced its transgender customers and employees can use store bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity, Orlando-based Liberty Counsel president Anita Staver said she would be taking her Glock .45 into Target’s restrooms, saying the gun “identifies as my bodyguard.” I'm taking a Glock .45 to the ladies room. It identifies as my…
Medical marijuana opponent says he plans to raise $10 million to defeat Amendment 2
Mel Sembler, a former U.S. ambassador and founder of the Drug Free America Foundation, told the Tampa Bay Times last week that he plans to raise $10 million to defeat Florida’s medical marijuana initiative this November. As we reported in our April 20 issue, the opposition to United for Care’s Amendment 2, the ballot measure…
A Ferrari World theme park is coming to North America, and Orlando is probably in the running for it
Ferrari, known for their fast cars and impressive design, has quickly become a major player in the world of theme parks, and the latest rumors point to a possible expansion right here in Central Florida. Ferrari got into the theme park game when it opened its first park in Abu Dhabi back in 2010. That…
Beautiful strange: Weird Prince and the women who made it happen
What genre do you file your Prince records under? R&B? Pop? Rock? None of them hold the breadth of his work completely or accurately, so, for my collection at least, the genre is just “Prince.” Nothing else really makes sense. And, as with any genre, there could easily be sub genres – Guitar Prince, Funk…
Dig if you will this picture: AMC theaters will show Purple Rain through Thursday
AMC Theaters announced today they will screen the movie that made Prince Rogers Nelson a superstar – or rather, the movie that let the rest of us know that he was born one – in 87 theaters nationwide, between Saturday, April 23, and Thursday, April 28. In Orlando, you can catch Purple Rain at AMC Disney…
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs touts transportation, housing in annual speech
At the annual State of the County address, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs focused on the area’s record-setting tourism and its investments in transportation and housing infrastructure. “Already we are a region brimming with opportunity and promise. Just imagine where our future is headed, and where we’ll be in five years years from now, 10…
Third Coast brings acclaimed Filmless Festival to Avalon Island
The Third Coast International Audio Festival curates recorded stories from around the world and gets them out to as many people as possible. Think NPR’s StoryCorps, but a little more global. The organization puts together a weekly radio show, “Re:sound,” on WBEZ Chicago (also the home station of your mom’s favorite quiz show, “Wait Wait…
Minimal synth project Ortrotasce brings cybernetic dance grooves to Spacebar
Nic Hamersly of Sarasota is the analog man who fell to earth, trapped in a digital world. But as Ortrotasce, his minimal synth project, he comes off more forward-looking and -sounding than a lot of modern gearheads. Ortrotasce is late-night music for the delicate dance of cybernetics interfacing with human tissues and organs, rather than…
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Functionally Literate with Derrick Austin and Vidhu Aggarwal
Just because it’s National Poetry Month doesn’t mean that you have to hide yourself in your home and hoover up all the Allen Ginsberg you can get your hands on, although, admittedly, that is a solid idea. Complementing your solitary reading, Functionally Literate satisfies the need for live submersion into rhyme and meter. The series,…
Candlelight vigil scheduled Saturday for community leader killed in drive-by shooting
Family, friends and local officials have planned a candlelight vigil and prayer Saturday night to honor the life of Gino Nicolas, the Orlando coordinator of the My Brother’s Keeper initiative who was killed last weekend. Nicolas, 24, was killed at the Landings at Carver Park apartment complex in Parramore in a drive-by shooting that injured…
Live music choices abound this Saturday (April 23)
This Saturday night is like an endless salad bar for Orlando area music lovers – and that’s not even counting the packed show schedule of the FMF and our own selections in this week’s issue – here are five of the more diverse offerings. If you squeeze in two or even three of these, you…
Groundswell for Orlando buzz band Sales just keeps rising (Will’s Pub)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Orlando It band Sales has been one of those interesting, somewhat miraculous stories of modern ascendancy that bucks the traditional grind. First, they were beneficiaries of that specious little thing called early internet hype. Then, instead of cutting their teeth on home turf, they kept a conspicuously low profile in the local…
Celebrate Prince’s legacy with a big-ass breakfast this weekend
There’s one thing we know for sure about the music legend and virtuoso instrumentalist who passed away yesterday, the man loved breakfast. Prince even corroborated Dave Chapelle’s “shirts vs. blouses” depiction of Prince serving pancakes in the Charlie Murphy story saying, “Oh yeah, that’s real,” in a 2004 Soulhead interview. Prince also talked about his…
Florida Supreme Court blocks 24-hour waiting period for abortions
For the second time, a law that requires women to wait 24 hours before having an abortion has been blocked, this time by the Florida Supreme Court. The law, which passed in 2015, was blocked the first time after the Gainesville abortion clinic Bread and Roses Women’s Health Center and the American Civil Liberties Union…
Foodie event roundup: 3 not-to-miss eating extravaganzas
Earth Day, schmearth day. What you really want to do this weekend is eat until you can’t anymore (like every weekend, right?). Here are three events going on this weekend where noshing is the whole point. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Maitland reopens at 433 S. Orlando Ave. (next to Einstein Bros.), after the former space was…
Brevard leaders want to replace Confederate general statue with Florida civil rights pioneer
The statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith has represented Florida at the National Statuary Hall for almost a century, but if Brevard County leaders have their way, the figure could soon be replaced by Florida civil rights activist Harry T. Moore, WMFE 90.7 reports. Earlier this year, Gov. Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 310, which creates…
You might stumble on an Orlando Pride scarf today, hidden somewhere in Orlando
Orlando City fans, like most soccer fans, are known for their rabid devotion to the team and can be picked out of a crowd by the violently purple gear they sport. OCSC is catering to/stoking the flames of fans’ desires today with a promotion they’re calling “Scarf the City.” More than a thousand coveted purple…
Florida residents protest release of genetically modified mosquitos to fight Zika virus
Florida residents have started a petition in opposition to a proposed study that would release genetically modified mosquitos in the Key Haven. ABC News reports that the proposed trial would allow the release of specifically designed mosquitos from the British company Oxitec, which would disrupt the breeding of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the species known to…
SeaWorld Orlando returns 9 rescued sea turtles to Florida waters
Nine endangered sea turtles made their way back to the waters of Little Talbot Island State Park. The sea turtles were returned to the warm Florida waters on Wednesday, April 20, after 15 weeks of extensive rehabilitation, according to SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld Orlando Animal Rescue Team rescued and cared for these Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, along with…
Orlando woman charged for planning to export drone to China
An Orlando woman has been charged for planning to illegally export American underwater drone technology to China. Orlando resident Amin Yu, 53, worked on obtaining systems and components used in marine submersible vehicles from 2002 to February 2014, according to the Reuters news service. On Thursday, Reuters reported that an unsealed indictment revealed Yu knowingly exported materials,…
Remembering local comedian (and musician) Matt Gersting
The news of Matt Gersting’s passing has been sending major shockwaves through Orlando culture since last night. Most people these days know him for his stand-up as one of the key movers of the city’s indie comedy scene. But I know him from the local music community. It was many years ago, back when Bar-BQ-Bar…
Florida company invents hoverboard ‘sitting attachment’ for people who have completely given up
Sure, the self-balancing electric scooter (aka hoverboard) is great for able-bodied people who have given up caring what anyone thinks, but now a Florida company has invented a new attachment for people who really don’t give a shit. Simply called “Sitting Attachment for Hoverboards” by the North Miami-based company BoatsToGo.com, the “invention” is basically just…
2 baby sloths were born at Busch Gardens in Tampa and they are the cutest things ever
Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay welcomed two baby sloths a few weeks ago, and guests will be able to see the cute little creatures very soon. The newest Hoffman’s two-toed sloth was born March 24, and a Linne’s two-toed sloth was born April 2, according to Bay News 9. The sloths each weigh between 6…
Prince has died
Pop deity Prince is dead at 57. Reported here and confirmed here and here. TMZ confirms that his body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound early this morning; cause of death not immediately known. This follows a health scare on the 15th of this month, where his private plane made an emergency landing to rush him…
New details about Epcot’s ‘Frozen’ attraction coming this summer
Whether you’re a fan of Frozen or would rather see Disney just let it go, there’s no stopping the frozen fever sweeping into Epcot this summer. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the new Frozen attractions are set to open in June. These new chilly offerings include a boat ride, Frozen Ever After, which is replacing…
Gwen Graham announces possible bid for Florida governor in 2018
U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, D-Tallahassee, says she’s “seriously considering running for governor in 2018,” instead of re-election, according to a video released by her campaign. Graham, who is the daughter of former U.S. senator and Florida Gov. Bob Graham, says her “fair district” was turned into “two partisan districts” after the Florida Supreme Court ordered…
Disney releases new details about future Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios
Disney, in its quest to prove you’re never too old to play with toys, has released new details about the Toy Story Land attractions heading to Hollywood Studios. On Wednesday, the Disney Parks Blog announced details for two new rides planned for the toy wonderland. In Toy Story Land, the blog says guests will find…
Wales’ the Joy Formidable brings timeless combo of loud and sweet to the Social
Wales-born guitar-destructo trio the Joy Formidable have been perfecting that intensely difficult and slippery balance between blown-out ear punishment and angelic sweet pop hooks that the Jesus and Mary Chain first discovered in the release of “Just Like Honey.” But don’t misunderstand, they’re not just some sunglasses-wearing copyists; they’ve found their own sugar-sweet and razor-sour…
White House rock: ‘Elvis & Nixon’ is a slight but tasty treat
Ever tried a peanut-butter-and-banana sandwich? Elvis Presley did. He loved them. And despite the odd-sounding name and lack of substantial nutrition, they’re really not that bad. Elvis & Nixon (3 stars) is the peanut-butter-and-banana sandwich of 2016 cinema. It’s slight and a bit undercooked (if you want the sandwich fried, like Elvis did), but it’s…
Opera Orlando’s debut production takes a creative look at human anatomy
The newly rechristened Opera Orlando, in its days as Florida Opera Theatre, set a precedent of presenting lesser-known and sometimes more challenging operas – a very welcome precedent – but even for them, this latest production is a stretch. Poulenc’s surrealist opera Les Mamelles de Tirésias tells the tale of a woman who tires of…
Disney bringing first Latina princess to Magic Kingdom
Another princess will be joining the court at Magic Kingdom this summer. The Disney Parks Blog announced on Wednesday that Elena of Avalor, Disney’s first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures, will be making her debut in the park in August. The teenage princesa stars in the new series “Elena of Avalor” that will debut this…
The Woolly Bushmen, Knick-Knacks, Welzeins and more take a stand against ovarian cancer Friday
Not that any form of cancer is a walk in a park, but ovarian cancer is particularly insidious. The disease is the No. 1 killer out of all types of gynecological cancer, partly because early detection is so rare. The most common point at which it’s diagnosed is Stage 3, at which point the five-year…
Florida Film Festival 2016: Our interview with Sissy Spacek
This year, the Florida Film Festival screened Terence Malick’s Badlands with iconic film star Sissy Spacek in attendance. The six-time Academy Award nominee has worked with many of Hollywood’s finest directors, and has won an Oscar, three Golden Globes and a Grammy (for her role as Loretta Lynn in Coal Miner’s Daughter). Orlando Weekly film…
Free concerts in Orlando this week (4/20-4/26)
Wednesday April 20 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints Of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Oriented Music Group Open Jam 10:45 pm at St. Matthew’s Tavern, 1300 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. Leisure Chief & Robotman: Interpretations…
‘Louder Than Bombs,’ opening Friday at Enzian, is quieter than it sounds
Louder Than Bombs (3 stars), one of the most highly anticipated of the 2016 Florida Film Festival’s “Spotlight” films, returns to the Enzian Theater in Maitland this weekend. It might not live up to its lofty expectations for some moviegoers, thanks to its methodical pacing, nonlinear structure and almost experimental use of voice-over narration, but…
Orlando aggressively bidding to host NFL Pro Bowl in 2017
On Tuesday, officials from the Citrus Bowl confirmed that they’ve been talking with the NFL to bring the Pro Bowl all-star game to Orlando, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Florida Citrus CEO Steve Hogan is working on a proposal to bring the Pro Bowl to Orlando for a three-year period. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando…
Southern Fried Sunday wears indie well with Heligoats, Henry Toland and Zoya Zafar (Will’s Pub)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND The latest Southern Fried Sunday (April 17, Will’s Pub) was one of the most indie editions seen so far, with none of the featured acts sitting squarely on the roots music bedrock upon which the venerable concert series is built. And because of the quality, it worked. The touring headliner was Chicago…
5 dishes from Orlando Instagrammers we want to eat right meow
One of the best ways to get to know the food scene in a city is by following all the IGers you can. Orlando is no exception. Here are five of our favorite food posts by local ‘grammers this week. 1. The Flying Pig at Tom & Chee (above) Roasted turkey, bacon, pickle, smoked gouda…
Two Central Florida men claim to have some blurry footage of the infamous ‘skunk ape’
Lakeland residents Mark Barton and Chris Conner are claiming to have blurry “evidence” of the infamous skunk ape, Florida’s swamp-dwelling version of bigfoot. According to Bay News 9, the two have been searching for evidence of the ape for over two years, and now believe they finally have footage of one standing behind a palmetto bush. …
A St. Petersburg fisherman caught a 400-pound Goliath grouper with a wrench
Fisherman Ryan Hein of St. Petersburg hooked a 400-pound Goliath grouper last week using a lure he made with a number 11 wrench. “When we saw the size of the fish we were shocked, said Hein to ABC Action News in Tampa Bay. “It was only the first drop and the third pull up before…
Right before the reopening of Hulk and debut of Reign of Kong, Universal raises annual pass prices
Just a few months after raising their daily ticket prices and right before the unveiling of the park’s biggest summer attractions, Universal Orlando has now raised the price of their annual passes. According to the theme park’s website, the Florida Resident Power Pass is now $235, a $20 increase. The Preferred Pass, which comes with…
Time-lapse video shows how much elbow grease goes into transitioning from Solar Bears to Orlando Magic games
Ever wonder what it takes to transform @AmwayCenter? Impressive work by Owens Facility Services. pic.twitter.com/1HQgUitmY8 — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 19, 2016 The Orlando Magic recently posted a cool time-lapse video showing just how much work goes into switching the Amway Center between Solar Bear matches, Magic games and big ticket concerts. Yep, that’s a…
Emeril talks cooking and catchphrases at the Dr. Phillips Center
Skip the Food Network reruns for a night and come out to see one of the country’s first celebrity chefs work his culinary magic in person. Learn the tricks of the trade from Mr. BAM! himself, Emeril Lagasse, as the master chef cooks up classic New Orleans recipes from his new book, Essential Emeril. Audience…
See some of the best local bands for free at This Little Underground’s showcase at FMF
The city’s largest and longest-running music festival has again invited Orlando Weekly music column This Little Underground to be a guest curator. For the third year in a row, the TLU showcase takes over the Social with a fresh selection of vetted homegrown acts worthy of more attention than they’ve received. In the headlining spot…
Meet NOFX and get a signed copy of their new book at Bookmark It
“The first time I drank piss was on a fire escape overlooking downtown Los Angeles” – that’s the first line of NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories, and it’s a pretty good precursor for what the rest of this book holds. NOFX, formed in 1983 by Fat Mike, Eric Melvin, Erik “Stinky” Sandin and…
Closing Sunday, Women of Vision at Orlando Museum of Art tells a profound and focused story of global humanity
War, abuse, restrictions, poverty and maternal mortality are the common lot of women around the globe. But in the privileged West, many women are able to pursue the fight for equality rather than simply struggle to survive. This sharp contrast is brought to bear in an intriguing show at Orlando Museum of Art of work…
Opening in Orlando: Compadres and Elvis & Nixon
Compadres One of the things I’m hoping for this year is that the sensible public’s reaction of horror to Trumpism will inspire greater efforts at international understanding among people of good will. Basically, I’m counting on the vicious pillorying of Mexicans to make more Americans interested in what actually goes on in that country and…
The Huntsman: Winter’s War embodies all sorts of opposites, all at once
Girl power … sorta
This Little Underground: FMF’s new era and live reviews of Dawes, Hiss Golden Messenger, EMEFE and Island Science
This week, the 16th annual Florida Music Festival (April 21-23, various venues) takes over downtown like it does every year. But the old festival is sort of new again. And, unfortunately, I’m still not sure everyone realizes it. Beginning with the 2015 edition, the veteran event made a major – and majorly needed – recalibration…
Free Will Astrology (4/20/16)
ARIES (March 21-April 19) “The writer should never be ashamed of staring,” said Aries writer Flannery O’Connor. “There is nothing that does not require his attention.” This is true for all of you Aries folks, not just the writers among you. The coming weeks will be an especially important time for you to cultivate a…
Gimme Shelter (4/20/16)
Amanda Rollins (A345996) is on a mission … to find her forever home! Amanda Rollins is a 1-year-old pup who is available for adoption. This sweet girl has lots of energy! She loves to run around outside and play fetch. She also enjoys eating doggy treats and knows how to sit in exchange for one.…
Savage Love (4/20/16)
I’ve been aware of my emetophilia since a very young age and have always kept it private. The actual substance doesn’t turn me on – I have no desire to be puked on. For me, the fantasy involves being with someone as they begin to feel sick, and taking care of them as they puke.…
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Selections: Our picks of the week’s best events, April 20-26
Wednesday, 20 The NOFX Hepatitis Bathtub Book Tour LITERARY “The first time I drank piss was on a fire escape overlooking downtown Los Angeles” – that’s the first line of NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories, and it’s a pretty good precursor for what the rest of this book holds. NOFX, formed in 1983…
Picks This Week: Crazy Bag Lady, Chris Isaak, Hurray for the Riff Raff and more
420 Bake Sale With apologies to any other show going on this evening, how could this not be the pick? DJ Drama and a packed bill of up-and-coming hip-hop heads to do their thing. 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Beacham, $20-$100 Symphony Under the Stars Get comfy on a blanket while the UCF…
Flavor runs deep as the Sanctum sets a new standard for meat- and gluten-free meals in Mills 50
God only knows the sort of gastronomic wizardry taking place in the sanctum sanctorum of the Sanctum, “the most badass plant-based restaurant Orlando has ever seen,” according to owner Chelsie Savage, but she and her culinary conjurers have managed the rare feat of luring not just dedicated vegans and flesh-weary meat-eaters but, in the case…
Se7en Bites plans a move, Hubbly Bubbly expands into downtown, plus more in our weekly food news roundup
Bad As’s sandwich, the food truck specializing in over-the-top sammies, will move into the Se7en Bites Bake Shop building when it relocates to its new space in mid-to-late June. After the move, chef-owner Trina Gregory-Propst says, the new Se7en Bites menu will have an expanded selection of savory Southern fare and even more “scrumptious sweets.”…
What’s it really like to work in the weed business? We talk to someone who knows firsthand
A recent visit to Nevada opened my eyes to the world of legal weed, something that still feels far in the future for Florida. So to celebrate 4/20 – and with the irresistible temptation of this week’s April 20 issue date – I sat down with a local expert on the subject. This Central Florida…
