Time, it’s been said, is a flat circle – like a coaster, perfect for setting a stiff drink on. First consisting of just the bare necessities (alcohol, sugar, water and bitters), the American cocktail has taken many forms over many years. Despite decades of twists and turns, our thirst for cocktails of every era and…
At the beginning of 2017, K Restaurant Wine Bar will cease lunch service. This may come as a blow to fans of the casual but refined menu (and to those diehard $5 Burger Wednesday loyalists), but chef-owner Kevin Fonzo says the change in hours will allow him to focus on “kicking up” happy hour specials…
At this time of the year, when so many festive gatherings pop up, it’s important to share with those in need. One of many charitably oriented parties is tomorrow’s Cheers for Charity Happy Hour at DoveCote to benefit IDignity, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping people obtain proper government identification. Stories like this one, about Orlando citizen…
2016 was a bit of a quiet year for the area attractions, but 2017 will see a number of very high-profile attractions open across the region. From a wooden coaster to a Jimmy Buffett-themed town on 192 to an attraction dedicated to The Tonight Show and a waterslide volcano at Universal Orlando, 2017 will give Orlando…
Thailand and Orlando may be almost 10,000 miles apart, but when you compare the two climates … not so different, after all. And we can’t think of a better dinner on this steamy-hot tropical evening than a bowl of authentic khao soi or a som tom thai (green papaya salad) at the Bangrak Thai Street…
Orlando Police got the go-ahead Monday from Orlando City Council to start negotiating a contract with Motorola Solutions for 450 body cameras. Motorola’s bid of $1.2 million for the purchase of the cameras, related equipment and data storage beat out competitors like Taser International and Group Mobile. The Orlando Sentinel reports Orlando Police Chief John Mina…
Forward-thinking young groups Time Waste Management (TWMT) and TMD have each been doing exciting things in the art and music scenes. Now, they’ve joined to synergize those forces and create an intriguing launch of a potentially extraordinary collaborative series, Counterweight. The audiovisual serial will give a stage to more ambient and cogitative forms of music…
A Senate panel Tuesday began exploring issues surrounding medical marijuana as lawmakers prepare to carry out a constitutional amendment overwhelmingly approved by voters in November. The Senate Health Policy Committee heard from a cannabis vendor, patient advocates, doctors and opponents of Amendment 2, which legalized medical marijuana for a broad swath of patients and set…
As this hellscape of a year draws to a close, we want to take stock of the good things that happened, few and far between as they may have been. One of them was the arrival on the scene of Artborne, the local art magazine that, as we wrote in August, “we didn’t know we…
In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida SelfService Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at the times and locations listed below: A-AAAKey Mini…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 2016-CA- 006893-O BCG VENTURES II, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY MALTESE; et al; Defendants NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure entered in the cause pending in the Circuit Court…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 07/DAWSON CASE NO.:DP01-676 In the Interest of: K. F.-H. DOB: 08/01/2001, S. H. DOB: 07/08/2002, A. H. DOB: 03/20/2004, minor children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Julian Arturo Farelas…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 07/DAWSON CASE NO.:DP01-676 In the Interest of: K. F.-H. DOB: 08/01/2001, S. H. DOB: 07/08/2002, A. H. DOB: 03/20/2004, minor children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Tamara Marie Herman…
Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units located at U-Haul company facilities. Storage locations are listed below. All goods are household contents or miscellaneous and recovered goods. All auctions are hold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent and fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self-Storage Act, Sections 83.806 and 83.807. The auction…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE FOLLOWING TENANTS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH TO SATISFY RENTAL LIENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES,SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, SECTIONS 83-806 AND 83-807. CONTENTS MAY INCLUDE KITCHEN,HOUSEHOLD ITEMS,BEDDING,TOYS, GAMES,BOXES,BARRELS, GAMES, PACKED CARTONS, FURNITURE, TRUCKS, CARS, ETC. THERE IS NO TITLE FOR VEHICLES SOLD AT LIEN SALE. OWNERS…
Notice of Public Sale: Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on December 30, 2016 at 9:00 am, Riker’s Roadside Services, LLC, 630 E Landstreet Rd, Orlando, FL 32824, will sell the following vehicles and/or vessels. Seller reserves the right to bid. Sold as is, no warranty. Seller guarantees no title, terms cash. Seller reserves the right to refuse…
NOTICE OF SALE PS ORANGECO, INC. PERSONAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF COUCHES, BEDS, TV’S, CLOTHES, BOXES OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS & OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS USED IN THE HOME, OFFICE OR GARAGE WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF AT PUBLIC SALES ON DECEMBER 23, 2016 AT LOCATIONS & TIMES INDICATED BELOW, TO SATISFY OWNERS LIEN FOR…
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2000 Dodge VIN# 2B3HD56J7YH394268 2000 Nissan VIN# 1N4DL01A7YC200597 1993 Jeep VIN# 1J4FT77S8PL611902 2007 Saturn VIN# 1G8AJ55F97Z178338 2004 Nissan VIN# JN1AZ36A64M253286…
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale. 2009 VOLKSWAGEN VIN# WVGAV75N19W004468 1999 FORD VIN# 1FTRF17WXXNA23403 2000 VOLKSWAGEN VIN# WVWGA21J2YW434122 To be sold at auction at 8:00AM on…
NOTICE OF SALE PS ORANGECO, INC. PERSONAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF COUCHES, BEDS, TV’S, CLOTHES, BOXES OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS & OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS USED IN THE HOME, OFFICE OR GARAGE WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF AT PUBLIC SALES ON DECEMBER 22, 2016 AT LOCATIONS & TIMES INDICATED BELOW, TO SATISFY OWNERS LIEN FOR RENT…
Notice of Sale – Public Auction In pursuant to Florida statute 713-78 the following vehicles will be sold on January 2nd, 2017 at 10:00am at Kissimmee B. Logistic Service Inc. at 125 E. Wetherbee Road in Orlando, FL. 32824. These vehicles are sold as is with no title guaranteed. Seller reserves the right to bid. Bidding…
NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to F.S. 713.585 At 9:00AM on Jan 6, 2017 Billis Auto Center 1710 N. Forsyth Rd. ORL, FL32807, (407) 657-1808. Will sell the following vehicle(s) to Satisfy claim of lien. Seller reserves the right to bid and refuse any or all bids. Sold As-Is, No warranty. Seller guarantees no title. Terms cash. Satisfying…
NOTICE OF SALE, PS ORANGECO, INC. PERSONAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF COUCHES, BEDS, TV’S, CLOTHES, BOXES OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS & OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS USED IN THE HOME, OFFICE OR GARAGE WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF AT PUBLIC SALES ON DECEMBER 29, 2016 AT LOCATIONS & TIMES INDICATED BELOW, TO SATISFY OWNERS LIEN FOR…
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FAMILY DIVISION, ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING, STATE OF MICHIGAN, COUNTY OF KENT, 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FAMILY DIVISION TO: TERRY TORRES, Child’s Name: SEBASTIAN TORRES, Case No.: 16-53437- NA-103825205, Hearing: JANUARY 10, 2017 AT 3:00 P.M., Judge HILLARY, 9TH FLOOR, COURTROOM 9-A An initial and/or supplemental…
The third annual Orlando Indie Comedy Fest, taking place at multiple venues around town Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 19-22, 2017, released its list of performers last week. Perhaps the biggest name on the slate is two-time veteran of the festival Trae Crowder, of Knoxville, Tennessee, whose “Liberal Redneck” videos blew up on the internet during an insane…
Stand-up comedy legend, actor and firebrand Chris Rock has today announced his return to standup and an Orlando stop on his nationwide 2017 Total Blackout tour. This will be his first extended run of standup dates in nine years. Chris Rock will be live and unfiltered at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts…
Finally, something that might tempt us to update immediately, before we hear about all the pitfalls — iOS 10.2 came out yesterday, and within it Unicode has released 72 new emoji, and a significant serving of them are food-related. Either all that bitching about whyyyy is there no taco emoji finally convinced them WE NEED…
Reggae legends and cornerstones the Wailers are playing a rare Orlando show this week. Best known for counting Bob Marley (yup), amongst their ranks for a run of classic albums including Exodus, Catch A Fire and Natty Dread, this is a must see show for anyone interested in reggae or dub roots. This particular incarnation…
Florida House leaders are threatening to completely slash the $78 million budget for Visit Florida, the partially state-funded tourism agency that penned a highly criticized and undisclosed contract with rapper Pitbull, aka Mr. 305. Pitbull, who’s known for gems like “Your man just left / I’m the plumber tonight / Let me check your pipes…
Gov. Rick Scott’s desire for Jacksonville to become a base for a squadron of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter could clash with a stance of President-elect Donald Trump. Scott tweeted Friday that the Florida Air National Guard 125th Fighter Wing at Jacksonville International Airport would make “a great home” for the jets. Great news that the FL…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up a Death Row inmate’s appeal in the 4-decade-old murder of an Orlando car salesman —- but Justice Stephen Breyer used the case to raise broader questions about the death penalty. Breyer, who wrote a dissenting opinion in the case of Death Row inmate Henry Sireci,…
Orlando Torres says it feels like just yesterday he was attending candlelight vigils and funerals for his friends who died at Pulse. On Monday night, the club promoter stood near the spot where six months ago he escaped the gay nightclub and where 49 people lost their lives in the mass shooting that started at 2:02 a.m. on…
Following heavy criticism from animal activists, SeaWorld announced today that they will be building a new theme park in the Middle East without its iconic orcas. In partnership with Miral, which operates four other theme parks including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the park will still have attractions, an aquarium, and close-up animal encounters. The company…
In our 2016 Bite restaurant guide, we pinpointed “rainbow food” as a hot culinary trend for 2016, and it looks like Orlando is about to get some of its own. Winter Park’s own Thai tea house, Krungthep Tea Time, recently named one of the hottest restaurants in Orlando by Zagat (geographic error notwithstanding, since Winter…
A woman caught a photo of a lazy alligator hitching a ride on the back of a manatee, resulting in arguably the best Florida photo of 2016. While visiting Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida, Dana Menk of Jacksonville, snapped the above photo and posted it to the Florida Fish & Wildlife’s Facebook…
The Orlando Police Department is launching an initiative to help keep the LGBTQ community safer. The “Safe Place” initiative provides rainbow decals and signage to City of Orlando buildings, local businesses and other organizations to show they are a safe place for the queer community to go if they are the victims of crime or…
Drink slingers at The Hen House, also known “The World’s Smallest Bardello,” took home the top prize at last Saturday’s Great Orlando Mixer at Cheyenne Saloon. As chosen by the attendees, the bar won the event’s coveted Best Cocktail Award with a concoction they call the “American (Barrel) as Apple Pie,” which consists of American…
The list of 49 names released after the massacre on June 12 only tells people a fraction of who the Pulse victims were. Aside from being an accountant, a bouncer, college students, theme park workers, dancers, perfume salesman, fast-food workers and mothers, they were people who had dreams, fears, hopes and aspirations. Starting in July, Orlando…
A Florida restaurant owner is annoyed that he’s been getting complaints about his “religious themed” Christmas music. Chef Michael Lugo, of Michael’s Tasting Room in St. Augustine, Florida, posted a photo to Facebook last week showing a receipt with a request to switch up his music. The note read, “Christmas music was offensive. Consider playing holiday…
Local music blog Vinyl Warhol curates a soundclash event tonight with Jonathan David of Evil Virgins playing solo, leftfield hip-hop DJ Fire Flame and the disorienting, hazy hip-hop of TOKYOxP. Show begins at 10 p.m. tonight at Spacebar. Cover is $3. Related Stories
The Golden Globes announced their 2017 nominations this morning and the Florida-made film Moonlight made quite the impression. Moonlight gained six Golden Globe nods, including best movie (drama), supporting actress (Naomie Harris), actor (Mahershala Ali) and original score. Director Barry Jenkins’ universally praised drama takes place in the Miami area and was also filmed there,…
Universal Studios and Nintendo teased a few more details surrounding “Super Nintendo World,” which will be opening in Japan in time for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. The companies released a press statement Monday morning revealing concept art for the 50 billion yen ($431.78 million) park. “Super Nintendo World will be comprised of expansive and…
It’s well known that Disney’s Hollywood Studios (DHS) is in the midst of a major facelift that’s causing many of its older attractions to close, and the park has been relying heavily on Star Wars to bring guests in during this construction period. From nightly Star Wars-themed fireworks to a museum filled with props from…
The newest official Main Street District in the city has named its first executive director. The Milk District announced that Robert Soviero, a former director of WPRK 91.5-FM and a co-founder of the Juice bike share program, has accepted the position. Soviero has spent the past two years as an operations manager of Arts Garage,…
We’re still a couple of weeks away from the Big C, and we’re already hitting peak Nutcracker/A Christmas Carol/A Christmas Story for the year. But this version of The Nutcracker from Orlando Jazz Orchestra is a much-needed fresh take on a holiday classic. Originally recorded in 1960, Duke Ellington’s arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s 1862 score breathed…
One thing we at the Weekly appreciate is complete commitment to a gimmick, which the Total Punk rock’n’wrestling-themed Turnbuckle Tuesdays brings in spades. And now they’re going big – Griswolds-level big – for their yearly holiday-themed bash. Dispensing with the regularly scheduled grappling pyrotechnics, in their place will be a potluck, free eggnog (that can’t…
Six months ago, Orlando experienced one of its darkest days in history when a gunman took the lives of 49 people and injured 53 at the gay nightclub Pulse on June 12. But despite the magnitude of the massacre and the unbelievable pain, the community stepped up to the plate time after time— either by standing…
Welcome to Orlando Weekly’s “Band of the Week.” Every week, we highlight one of our favorite local bands. This week, we’re pleased to bring you Leisure Chief. Leisure Chief is playing Will’s Pub on Dec. 16 with Katie Burkess; Kaleigh Baker and the Groove Orient are also on the bill. Just the facts:Who’s in the…
This week Zagat.com released a list of the 10 Hottest Restaurants in Orlando, and we took notice. Their list, compiled from diners who rate the restaurants using Zagat’s iOS app, is below. In July, Zagat announced they had streamlined their old 30-point review system with a new 5-point scale, just the latest change to good…
President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence are coming to Orlando next week to thank all of you, despite the fact this city overwhelmingly voted for Hillary Clinton. Trump apparently did not have enough of the rabble-rousing rallies he held throughout the campaign and is coming back for more on his ‘U.S.A. Thank You Tour.’…
Edwin Ocasio says the contradictions he encountered while attending a Catholic school in Puerto Rico led to the idea behind “Dualidad y Castigo,” a play about a gay priest who confronts his church. The play, which means “Duality and Punishment” in Spanish, makes its debut Friday at 7 p.m. in the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare…
As we reported in Tip Jar this week, Foxtail Coffee is now officially open in Winter Park. The space is extremely swanky, the coffee is masterful (try one of six nitro brews on tap) and the lines are, well, pretty long. It’s worth the wait, especially if you take it outside into the State Auto Body…
Saying part of Miami Beach has been cleared, Gov. Rick Scott’s administration announced Friday that Florida does not have any identified areas where the Zika virus is being transmitted by mosquitoes. The newly cleared area spanned about 1.5 square miles between 8th and 28th streets in Miami Beach. The state Department of Health earlier cleared…
If you want to know why the name Visage holds such fond memories for former dance floor kings and queens of a certain age, you have only to search for “Visage on Channel 9” on YouTube (or just watch the video above). Reporter Todd Ulrich took a camera crew for a brief spot on Visage’s…
A federal judge denied another request by President-elect Donald Trump to throw out a lawsuit against his Jupiter golf club for allegedly bilking club members out of an estimated $6 million in deposits. Trump has been able to maneuver his way out of going to trial for the lawsuit against Trump University by settling for $25 million, but…
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Last night, WPRK celebrated its 64th anniversary by taking over the Will’s Pub compound, having bands play and broadcasting live (Dec. 8). That kind of longevity is amazing, and incredibly fortunate. The Rollins College station is the only true instance in the area of what the term “college radio” fully connotes. Although…
Barbara Poma told WMFE 90.7 News today that she plans to reopen the gay nightclub Pulse, under the same name, but in a different location. Poma told WMFE’s Amy Green that the new club will be similar to the original “because that is what supporters and former staffers say they want when they have gathered at…
Todd Love, 2muchD, Jai Biotic and Soul de Funk throw an Xmas bash Crosstown Sounds style- house, techno, deep grooves- with the added promise of free cookies and ubiquitous drunk Santas. Music starts at roughly 10 p.m. tonight at the Sandwich Bar. Show is free. Related Stories
You might want to hold off on those weekend waffles. Publix issued a massive recall for its “Premium” waffle and pancake mix after concerns of salmonella in the milk powder. The questionable mixes include 16-ounce boxes of Publix Premium Banana-Flavored Chocolate Chip Pancake & Waffle Mix, Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix and Blueberry Flavored Pancake…
Daya, the Winter Park vegan restaurant that opened early this year, has closed. In our May 25 review, we noted that “plant-based” was owner Angi Bellingar’s preferred term for her cuisine, adding: “the meatless dishes conceived by Bellingar are simply irresistible, no matter the label.” Daya was very near the former site of Café 118, the raw…
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment took a major, albeit hard, step in their attempt to turn back the losses, which have only snowballed since the orca attack in February 2010. The company announced in early December that it would be going through a second mass layoff as part of the company-wide refocusing. Altogether 320 positions were…
Just as Old Town wraps up its $10 million upgrade next door at Fun Spot Kissimmee, a massive new $6 million wooden roller coaster is about to break ground. The yet-to-be-named wooden coaster is designed by the Ohio-based coaster design firm the Gravity Group. This will be their first coaster in the Southern United States.…
We are currently in the middle of a golden age of a New Jack Swing-style R&B revival – and now joining a revamped Blackstreet, Bell Biv Devoe and Dru Hill is fucking Jodeci! The quartet, best known for “Come and Talk to Me” and “Forever My Lady,” reunited back in 2015 and immediately set to…
Dec. 12 marks the six-month anniversary of the mass shooting where a gunman killed 49 people at the gay nightclub Pulse and injured 53 others. Various organizations will be holding remembrance ceremonies that day where the public is welcome. Here’s a list of the events posted so far, and we will update the list if…
The end of the year is the perfect time for a respite from the typical bar scene. How often, might you ask, do we avert our eyes from the painfully underdressed (shorts at the bar?) and suspiciously inexperienced drinkers about town? The answer is too often. So often, in fact, that the Great Orlando Mixer…
Holidays or not, some of us don’t feel much like celebrating right about now – according to the Associated Press, about 71 million Americans have a reason to be down in the dumps to some degree. (Although 62 million of us are filled with glee.) It’s not so easy to grab onto that holiday spirit…
Did you know that in the official rules for SantaCon, Santas are encouraged not to get too drunk? Which means that the binge drinking bacchanal disguised as a holiday event is further proof that rules just don’t apply to Santa. Thornton Park’s annual outpost of the national Santa-themed pub crawl ropes in nine different venues,…
Florida’s Pop-punk standard bearers New Found Glory have announced a 20th anniversary tour to commence in March 2017, where they will be performing full-versions of fan favorite albums like Sticks and Stones. And luckily for Orlando fans, the band will be playing a record-breaking three nights at the Social. NFG will hold court at the…
A controversial proposal to shift the burden of proof in “stand your ground” self-defense cases has been refiled in the Florida Senate. Fleming Island Republican Rob Bradley on Thursday filed the measure (SB 128) for the 2017 legislative session, which starts in March. The bill would shift the burden of proof to prosecutors during evidentiary hearings in…
The city of Winter Park can start issuing bonds to construct its $30 million library project in the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Park, according to a ruling handed down by a judge. Back in March, voters approved a referendum to issue $30 million in bonds for a proposed 50,000-square-foot library, 8,000-square-foot civic center and a…
Florida manatees and panthers had a pretty terrible year, mostly because people kept running them over. According to recent numbers released by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida boaters have killed a record 98 manatees so far in 2016. This tops the previous record set in 2009 of 97. So far, there has…
HERE'S WHAT A KILO OF COCAINE LOOKS LIKE ON THE OCEAN ! #ONLYINMIAMI A video posted by THE SHARK HUNTER (@marktheshark) on Dec 8, 2016 at 1:42am PST While fishing two miles off the coast of Miami Wednesday morning, charter captain Mark “The Shark” Quartiano caught a barnacle-covered kilo of cocaine. “Times to go home,…
Meza Mediterranean Grill, a new restaurant from the same owner as Cafe Annie, will open soon in Baldwin Park. Look for the new Middle Eastern restaurant to take over the old Loco Motion space in the first quarter of 2017. According to a post on Meza’s Facebook page, construction begins soon. There is a website…
A former castmember at Walt Disney World, who played Goofy for over 20 years, participated in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) this morning. The former Goofy discusses everything from rude princesses, dumb guests and of course, working for the Disney machine. You can read the full thing here, which I highly recommend you do,…
A controversial measure that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to pack heat while on college and university campuses was filed Wednesday by state Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood. The proposal (HB 6005) is filed for the 2017 legislative session, which starts in March. Second Amendment groups backed such legislation during the 2016 session, while it…
For the first time ever, Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick and Griphook) and Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) will be attending Universal Studio Orlando’s 4th annual “A Celebration of Harry Potter.” The special three day event takes place January 27–29 at Universal Studios Orlando. Universal will be announcing more info as the date approaches. According to Universal,…
At 11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, I was scheduled to be one of thousands reaching up to Kanye West as he performed atop a suspended platform, mere feet above our heads. This unfortunately did not come to fruition, as last month Kanye canceled the remainder of his “Saint Pablo Tour” due to exhaustion — days…
Adventurous college radio mainstay WPRK 91.5 FM is celebrating over six decades of diverse programming with a free show tonight featuring the Dealers, Bubble Boys, BLONK, Uke-A-Ladies and Kaleigh Baker. Come celebrate aging (dis)gracefully. The place to be is Will’s Pub. The music starts at 9 p.m. Show is free, but donations are accepted. Related Stories
The construction that seemed to last forever and impeded parking at the already-overcrowded south end of Winter Park Village is over. The new Publix Aprons Cooking School section opened last weekend. There’s now a full calendar of events for the space, including private classes you can book in advance for between $35 and $75 per…
Because Floridians can’t seem to help themselves from trolling wildlife, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is again urging residents to please fight the impulse to paint gopher tortoises. On Wednesday morning, the FWC reported that they successfully rescued yet another painted gopher tortoise, a federally protected species that is listed as threatened in…
On the surface, Thornton Park’s string of pricey salons and preppy-casual bar-restos doesn’t present an obvious case for it being the gothiest neighborhood in town. But fans of dirgey synths, iced-out drum machines and funereal fashion will tell you that the Falcon’s Uberbahn nights are the place to see some of the best in coldwave,…
Why go walk door-to-door singing carols when you can do it in the warmth of a tavern with full bar service? Plus, this holiday party features the Blacklist Babes Cabaret performing holiday burlesque routines set to live music. Wear your best wintry PJs to compete in the pajama contest for prizes from Fairvilla Megastore. 9:30…
The Winter Park Police Department says it has arrested three teenagers in the death of Roger Trindade, a 15-year-old Winter Park High School student who was found unconscious after a fight in October. Law enforcement officials made the announcement after the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded Roger’s death was a homicide as a result of blunt force trauma.…
A federal appeals court panel overturned a ruling Tuesday that prevented a group of Florida students from forming a gay-straight alliance club at their Lake County middle school. The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a lawsuit in 2013 on behalf of students at Carver Middle School in Leesburg after the Lake County School Board…
Almost six months after the Pulse tragedy, many organizations are still working to heal and bring attention to the communities that were hit the hardest by the massacre. The deaths of the 49 victims, many of whom were both Latino and LGBTQ, shined a light on this intersection of people and the ways in which…
Disney employee, NASCAR fan, Belle Isle resident and father of three Riley Bass learned today he was one of 14 Grand Prize winners across the country of the Sunoco Free Fuel 5000 contest. Bass accepted the prize of $5,000 in free gas at a Sunoco station on Conway Road, the same one where the Sunoco decal on…
Buffalo’s Goo Goo Dolls have cleaned up real nice from their beginnings as scrappy, Replacements-esque hooligans; they’re proper pop stars now, and still going strong into a three decades long career. The decidedly grown-up Goo Goo Dolls will be getting into the spirit of the season in Orlando tonight, headlining adult contemporary station MIX 105.1’s…
The U.S. Department of Justice charged a Florida woman for threatening a parent of a child lost in the Sandy Hook massacre, because she believed it was all a hoax. According to USA Today, 57-year-old Lucy Richards of Tampa, Florida, was charged Wednesday with four counts of transmitting threats, each count carrying a minimum of…
It’s been a week now since I sent Florida attorney general Pam Bondi a follow request on her private Instagram account, and yet I’m still locked out. What are you hiding in there, Pam?! Sandwiches? Sunsets? Golf outings with Donald Trump? Whatever it is, let me “heart” that shit. Let me assure you, I am…
Last night a panther was struck and killed by a vehicle in Collier County, bringing the total number killed by motorists in 2016 to 31 – an all time record for the state of Florida. According to the Tampa Bay Times, biologists found the carcass of a 2-year-old female panther on State Road 29. The…
Wednesday, Dec. 7 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints Of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. Thursday, Dec. 8 Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm at Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park The Mellow Relics…
‘Here Comes the Funny’ Tour features Sandler, Swardson, David Spade and Rob Schneider
Jessica Chastain’s acting career may still be red-hot, but her heart is as cold as ice in Miss Sloane, the new political thriller by director John Madden. Chastain plays the fictional Elizabeth Sloane, one of our nation’s most powerful political lobbyists. Accustomed to consistent victories, Sloane nevertheless always has tricks up her sleeve to guarantee…
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Vega International Ministries, Inc., of 5235 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, FL 32812, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: King Jesus Orlando It is the intent of the undersigned to register King Jesus Orlando with the Florida…
Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units located at U-Haul company facilities. Storage locations are listed below. All goods are household contents or miscellaneous and recovered goods. All auctions are hold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent and fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self-Storage Act, Sections 83.806 and 83.807. The auction…
Office Christmas Party Six years ago, when the writers of the original Hangover pitched their idea for Office Christmas Party, they envisioned it as another tale of morning-after regret, but centered on a corporate holiday blowout instead of a wedding. Two Hangover sequels and several female-centric versions later, that approach must have seemed passé, because…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE FOLLOWING TENANTS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH TO SATISFY RENTAL LIENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES,SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, SECTIONS 83-806 AND 83-807. CONTENTS MAY INCLUDE KITCHEN,HOUSEHOLD ITEMS,BEDDING,TOYS, GAMES,BOXES,BARRELS, GAMES, PACKED CARTONS, FURNITURE, TRUCKS, CARS, ETC. THERE IS NO TITLE FOR VEHICLES SOLD AT LIEN SALE. OWNERS…
I’m a 37-year-old gay man who just got out of an abusive relationship. We were together five years, moved to Portland together, got married three years ago, yada, yada, yada. He suffered a traumatic injury earlier this year, which led to PTSD, which led to a nervous breakdown, which led to our savings being depleted,…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE DECEMBER 30, 2016 at 8:00AM at My Towing Company 1800 N Forsyth Rd., Orlando FL 32807. Will sell the following vehicles to the highest bidder 2002 FORD VIN # 1FMDU63E22UA85611Term of the sale are cash. My Towing Company reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Vehicle sold…
Are you looking for a new furever friend? Meet Karma! Karma (A310708) is a 2-year-old cat who was surrendered because her owner passed away. She can’t wait to find a new, loving home. Karma is a little shy, but she’ll warm up to you quickly. She is a quiet and curious cat and she enjoys…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: December 21st, 2016 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored…
Again, this year shows no bottom to its inhumanity. All thoughts and strength to the Ghost Ship crew and their loved ones. THE BEAT The ’90s redux has absolutely gripped this decade’s style, and no one in town has embodied that spirit with as much fun and fidelity as local indie-rock band the Pauses. For…
Wednesday, 7 Orlando Story Club: Best of 2016 LITERARY Stories are more than warm, fuzzy concepts reserved for children – they’re essential to survival. Humans use storytelling to make sense of a confusing world and find meaning. Narratives can entertain, identify patterns, share wisdom, transmit history and help us see another’s point of view. In…
Goo Goo Dolls Sugary-sweet ’90s alt-rock stars get into the spirit of the season, headlining adult contemporary station MIX 105.1’s Xmas bash. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at House of Blues, $55 WPRK’s 64th Birthday Bash Adventurous college radio mainstay is celebrating over six decades of diverse programming with a free show featuring the Dealers,…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: December 21st 2016 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored…
The misperception of Lauryn Hill
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: December 22nd, 2016 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored…
Happenings on Fairbanks: The Ravenous Pig has reopened in the former Cask & Larder space … Some amazing murals by renowned Oaxacan street art collective Lapiztola have gone up on the facade and interior of Hunger Street Tacos in the former BB Junction/4 Rivers space. Look for the taqueria to open by late December or…
NOTICE OF SALE PS ORANGECO, INC. PERSONAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF COUCHES, BEDS, TV’S, CLOTHES, BOXES OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS & OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS USED IN THE HOME, OFFICE OR GARAGE WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF AT PUBLIC SALES ON DECEMBER 23, 2016 AT LOCATIONS & TIMES INDICATED BELOW, TO SATISFY OWNERS LIEN FOR…
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2004 Suzuki VIN# KL5VM52L84B122815 2003 Pontiac VIN# 1G2WK52J33F175081 2004 Chrysler VIN# 3C4FY58B14T242407 2000 Chevy VIN# 2G1WF52E6Y9331240 1999 Honda VIN# 1HGEJ8146XL049894…
Orange County commissioners approve $75,000 grant to Mad Cow: After the grant was initially deferred in the wake of allegations by several artists on social media regarding the professional theater group’s delinquent payments, commissioners approved the grant last week. It came with several conditions, though – including a requirement for Mad Cow President Brian McDowell…
NOTICE OF SALE PS ORANGECO, INC. PERSONAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF COUCHES, BEDS, TV’S, CLOTHES, BOXES OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS & OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS USED IN THE HOME, OFFICE OR GARAGE WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF AT PUBLIC SALES ON DECEMBER 22, 2016 AT LOCATIONS & TIMES INDICATED BELOW, TO SATISFY OWNERS LIEN FOR RENT…
Every week between now and the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shootings, Orlando Weekly will profile a person killed on June 12, 2016. This week: Rodolfo Ayala Ayala Rodolfo Ayala Ayala was quiet and polite until you got to know him, says his friend Aileen Carrillo. After going on a cruise with Ayala and…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 07/DAWSON CASE NO.:DP01-676 In the Interest of: K. F.-H. DOB: 08/01/2001, S. H. DOB: 07/08/2002, A. H. DOB: 03/20/2004, minor children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Julian Arturo Farelas…
During the holiday season, we always think of punch. There’s no better signal of hospitality than the flowing bowl, nor is there a better system for making sure one’s hosting duties don’t keep one stuck behind the counter measuring and mixing individual cocktails for guests. This month’s Remix looks at a most venerable American drink:…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 07/DAWSON CASE NO.:DP01-676 In the Interest of: K. F.-H. DOB: 08/01/2001, S. H. DOB: 07/08/2002, A. H. DOB: 03/20/2004, minor children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Tamara Marie Herman…
Southern art breaks the art world’s preconception of the preciousness of an object, as viewers immediately understand that conceptualism and minimalism are out. The Southern art currently exhibited by Crealdé in two locations is visceral and textured – sensual, even. At the main Crealdé campus just off Aloma and in the Hannibal Square Heritage Center,…
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Vega International Ministries, Inc., of 5235 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, FL 32812, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: El Rey Jesus Orlando It is the intent of the undersigned to register EL Rey Jesus Orlando with…
Few things melt my frosty heart faster than the cartoon creations of Charles Schulz, so it was an especially welcome early holiday present to be invited to this year’s media preview of Christmas at Gaylord Palms and ICE!, featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas. The original animated television special, with its iconic Vince Guaraldi musical score,…
