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Nora’s Sugar Shack debuts monthly pop-up art gallery this week
A new monthly pop-up art series debuts at Nora’s Sugar Shack in Ivanhoe Village this week. Nora’s Sugar Pop promises to be a fun look at the favorite local artists of Nora Brooker and Apartment E’s Frankie Messina. The first edition showcases photography by Robert “Kap” Kaplinger, with a soundtrack by Messina and drinks by,…
Paula Poundstone’s inexplicably hilarious act comes to the Plaza Live
In a lot of ways, Paula Poundstone is different than most comedians, but the most obvious one is: She’s happy. So happy, in fact, that her book The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness comes out in May, in which she talks about years of fumbling toward joy. The 30-year road veteran is…
Pints ‘N Paws brings the pooches and beers of Sanford together this weekend
Downtown Sanford hosts the eighth annual Pints ’N Paws craft beer festival this weekend. The pooch-friendly event brings together plenty of breweries, dogs and food trucks outdoors between West End Trading Co. and Celery City Craft. Proceeds help out local animal charities Dolly’s Foundation and Pet Rescue by Judy. 1-6 p.m. Saturday; West End Trading…
Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry performs at Hard Rock Live for your pleasure
Though glam-icon-turned-suave-showman Bryan Ferry’s outward flattening of women into virtual lust objects really “should make the cognoscenti think,” it would be a mistake to dismiss this posh talker as a dandy. Ferry’s beauty queens staged in calculated strain across plush album covers and promos are not uncomplicated pin-ups, just as his adoration doesn’t attempt invulnerability.…
Orlando indie group the Pauses tapped to open for Weezer in May
Orlando indie trio the Pauses have been tapped by ’90s alternative rock hitmakers Weezer to open for them at a big show in St. Augustine this May, and as you can imagine, for a band like the Pauses, it’s a dream come true. Pauses vocalist/bassist Tierney Tough told OW: “The wonderful folks at the St.…
VarieTease returns to the Venue with a timely show with a little totalitarian flavor
Blue Star’s VarieTease has been transporting audiences to new worlds through daring themes and sensual choreography for years. But now, this ballet-trained burlesque star is stepping in another direction, one with a bit more totalitarian flavor. Running only four shows, Stolen Thieves: A New World Order features five characters that struggle with the balance between good…
Sing Along With ‘The Muppet Movie’ at Ibex Puppetry’s special interactive screening
Though ABC’s short-lived reboot, The Muppets, may have fizzled out last year, the one thing we did learn from the Office-aping sitcom was that the Muppets really don’t need to be updated. Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang are at their best having wacky misadventures, usually in the pursuit of saving a…
Booking upstarts Ugly Orange bring Tampa’s FayRoy to Henao for an album release show
With the recent, unwelcome news that a certain local venue has maybe, possibly fallen in the line of duty, the search for new, alternative, safe spaces for shows takes on a bit more of a hint of urgency. To that end, it’s heartening to see that upstart bookers Ugly Orange are throwing their first show…
Nerd Nite Orlando celebrates four years of edutainment at the Abbey
The Orlando chapter of Nerd Nite celebrates four years of existence this week at the Abbey. The informal lecture series encourages science-minded laypeople to gather, drink and listen to entertaining lectures about a variety of topics. This anniversary show features presentations like “Amazon Web Services Explained Through Politics and Shitty Pop Culture,” “Amendments: Using the…
Jacksonville’s Bold City Brewery gets a spotlight at Harry’s Brewmaster Series at Rosen Centre
Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill at the Rosen Centre Hotel invites brewmaster Brian Miller of Jacksonville’s Bold City Brewing down for a six-course dinner that’s actually kind of affordable. Chef Tello Luna’s menu – which features courses like a salmon tartare tostada, pan-seared sea bass, and coffee-and-chile-crusted filet mignon – gets paired with a selection…
WMFE and StoryCorps host a panel with Pulse survivors, first responders and others this week
The feeling of losing a loved one, especially to murder, can be hard to talk about immediately. We saw that in Orlando after the massacre that killed 49 people at the gay nightclub Pulse. Some wanted to talk about their loved ones and tell their stories in front of news cameras right away. A few…
Creative City Project’s new annual arts event now called ‘Immerse’
On Tuesday night, the Creative City Project announced that their eponymous annual free arts event has been rebranded, and will be known as IMMERSE when it return to downtown Orlando in October. The name of the organization founded by Cole NeSmith will remain Creative City Project, while its annual event on third weekend of October…
Trump reportedly wants to slash NOAA’s hurricane-tracking satellite funding
Florida just experienced a hurricane a few months ago, a reminder that here in the Sunshine State, we depend on hurricane-tracking technology to keep us informed about these dangerous storms. Now, it looks like this technology could be in danger of losing much of its funding. According to a four-page budget memo received by The…
First Nations DJ crew A Tribe Called Red pulls from multiple influences at the Social
Ottawa-based DJ crew A Tribe Called Red top into the Social this week for a genre-obliterating dance party. The trio – DJ NDN, Bear Witness and 2oolman – have gained plenty of buzz from both festival crowds and world-music fans for their incorporation of Native American/First Nations drums and chants along with hip-hop beats, EDM bass, reggae…
Two sleepy guys are taking a nap on the roof of Orlando City Hall right now
Does anyone have the details on how to be able to roof top nap down at city hall? #thecitybeautiful #orlandoiscool #orlandosky A post shared by stardustie (@stardustie) on Mar 7, 2017 at 11:09am PST Because there really isn’t any other decent place to take a nap downtown, two very sleepy guys are taking a big…
Orlando’s first medical marijuana dispensary slated to open in Ivanhoe Village
Since medical marijuana has gotten the green light in Florida, the state has been slow to release details about its plans surrounding the new law, including the location of dispensaries. One of these new dispensaries will be opening in the coming weeks at 1901 N. Orange Ave., next to White Wolf Cafe in Ivanhoe Village, reports…
Dropkick Murphys to play House of Blues on Wednesday night
Perennial favorite Boston punks the Dropkick Murphys are poised to hit Orlando tomorrow night as part of their annual “St. Pat’s” tour. The band are touring behind new album 11 Short Stories of Pain and Glory, and got some extra-musical positive press recently for (rightly) beating up a skinhead who jumped on stage to sieg-heil it…
Skeletons found under Florida wine shop could be some of America’s first European settlers
Decades before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, European colonists were settling America’s oldest city, St. Augustine. In the last few weeks, archeologists have discovered the skeletal remains of adults and children underneath a wine shop in the historic Florida city. According to First Coast News, last October Hurricane Matthew damaged a building in St.…
New York’s Toranavox plays Punk on the Patio tonight
NYC high-energy metal duo Toranavox does less with more, and still whips up a storm of noise. Playing a Punk on the Patio seems like a natural, but still intriguing, fit. Tonight Punk on the Patio brings you Jump Ramp, Toranavox, and Freakazoid! at 8 p.m. at 64 North, The cover is $5. Related Stories
Marco Rubio asked to vacate second Florida office due to protests
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio was asked to leave his Jacksonville office, marking the second time this month Florida’s junior senator has been asked to vacate a building due to ongoing protests. The Tampa Bay Times reports Rubio spokesperson Christina Mandreucci said in a statement that the “unruly behavior of some anti-Trump protestors is making it more…
Watch these Orlando City fans sing ‘Move B*tch’ to NYCFC defender
During Orlando City’s Sunday home opener, NYCFC defender Maxime Chanot seemed to flop anytime there was a light breeze. So, naturally, roughly 25 thousand fans began singing the hit Ludacris single “Move Bitch.” If you’re unfamiliar with the chorus, it goes like this: Move bitch, get out the way Get out the way bitch, get…
Trump’s frequent Florida visits are putting the Lantana Airport out of business
President Donald Trump’s travel expenses have already cost taxpayers millions, but his frequent Florida visits are hitting one Palm Beach County airport particularly hard. According to CBS Miami, Lantana Airport tenants are unlikely to receive any concessions from the government to make up for the business they’ve lost from airport closures during Trump’s visits. On…
Here’s how to record your Pulse experience with StoryCorps
StoryCorps, a New York-based project that travels the country recording humanity’s stories, is in Orlando this week in partnership with 90.7 WMFE to record how you were affected by the June 12 mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse where 49 people were killed and countless others were injured. StoryCorps says all its interviews are archived at the…
Josh Martin leaving Uncomfortable Brunch
Things are about to get REALLY uncomfortable at Uncomfortable Brunch: Josh Martin is leaving. The founder of the popular monthly film series is moving to Chicago, and with that move comes a passing of the UB torch to friend and fellow cinephile Katy Whitacre. The brunch on April 2 will be Martin’s last and will…
Get breakfast for lunch or dinner free today at IHOP
Pancakes for dinner is always a good idea, but it’s even better when pancakes are free. The marketing gods have named today, March 7, National Pancake Day, and IHOP is getting on that bus and settling into the driver’s seat. Today at participating IHOP locations, you can score a free short stack of flapjacks from…
After 11 years, SeaWorld Orlando cans the Blue Horizons dolphin show
There have been rumors for some time regarding a new educational-based dolphin show coming to SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld Parks has been shifting back to a more educational focus as part of a larger attempt to recover. We know that SeaWorld will debut a new educational killer whale experience in the coming years and they debuted…
Swearin’s Allison Crutchfield steps out on her own at Will’s Pub
After more than a decade of throwing down in a number of bands beloved in indie rock, alternative and punk circles, guitarist-singer-songwriter Allison Crutchfield finally steps out on her own with perhaps her most intriguing and essential set of songs yet. Crutchfield came to indie renown with her pop-punk project with twin sister Kate, the…
Theater on the Edge’s ‘Tape’ traps audiences with a tightly crafted thriller
Back in November, I attended my first Theater on the Edge performance at Truthful Acting Studios, and applauded the potential in their production of American Buffalo. With their latest show, Stephen Belber’s tense three-hander Tape, producer Marco DiGeorge and director Pam Harbaugh deliver on that promise, presenting a tightly crafted take on the material that…
Trumpism and the betrayal of trans America
Democracy in Crisis
Strong weekend winds bring Portuguese man-of-wars to Florida beaches
Spring breakers at Cocoa Beach may have more to worry about than just crabs. A few of Florida’s eastern cities raised the purple flag on Sunday when a large number of dangerous Portuguese man-of-wars were found strewn across the beach, signaling that the areas were at risk of a jellyfish invasion, reports TCPalm. St. Lucie…
Nashville’s Thelma and the Sleaze to play Will’s Pub tonight
Bluesy power-sludge guitar/drums outfit Thelma and the Sleaze not only has an incredible band name (which took us two minutes longer to grasp than it should have) but a potent sound that combines Babes in Toyland with Dead Moon. Thelma and the Sleaze play in the company of the (equally creatively named) Whiskey Sharts, Milka…
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments on restoring ex-felons’ voting rights
For some, Desmond Meade is the epitome of convicted felons who’ve turned their lives around. The onetime drug addict, who was homeless after being released from prison in 2004, has a law degree and devoted much of the past five years in helping others. But Meade, 49, still suffers from a condition that keeps him,…
Funky Buddha Brewery co-hosts brunch at WOB Downtown this Saturday
Beer-pairing dinners have been around a while, but World of Beer Downtown is pioneering the beer-paired brunch this weekend for just $25 per person. For the price of admission, you’ll get five courses paired with five brews from Funky Buddha Brewery in Fort Lauderdale. Funky Buddha is famous for their food-forward beers, like Sweet Potato…
OneOrlando Fund will give second payout to Pulse families, survivors
The OneOrlando Fund will be handing out a second payout to Pulse victims’ families and survivors of the June 12 mass shooting where 49 died at the gay nightclub. The Orlando Sentinel reports the payout will be coming from $1.3 million in contributions that have been donated after the fund’s first deadline. The OneOrlando fund…
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘La Nouba’ will have its final show at Disney Springs this December
Cirque du Soleil will produce the last of its nearly 9,000 performances of La Nouba at Disney Springs (formerly Disney Downtown) on Dec. 31. Since it debuted in 1998, La Nouba has created humorous and awe-provoking experiences for more than 10 million visitors, entertaining with dancing, gymnastics and clown-infused performances. “We’re incredibly proud of the success…
Rick Scott picks political allies for constitution panel
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday named 14 people – nearly all of them loyalists who have served the governor or been appointed by him in other capacities – to the state Constitution Revision Commission. Scott’s selections included a number of Republican political allies, including influential insurance lobbyist Fred Karlinsky, a major Scott political fundraiser, and…
Officials remove 13-foot gator from swim area at Florida spring
Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were called to remove a massive gator from a swimming area at Silver Glen Springs on Saturday. MCSO Patrol Deputy David Christmas responded to a call at around 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, about an alligator that had taken up residence in the designated swimming area at Silver Glen…
Orlando judge blocks release of Pulse shooter’s wife
An Orlando judge blocked the release of Noor Salman last week, overturning a ruling from a federal magistrate judge in California that would have freed Salman until her trial on charges of aiding her late husband Omar Mateen in the attack that killed 49 people at the gay nightclub Pulse. While federal prosecutors argued Salman was a…
Universal’s new Fallon attraction has a moving tribute to the late Bill Paxton
Universal Studios Florida recently unveiled the brand-new Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon ride in soft openings late last week. While it’s already clear that the ride has been more or less a flop, other aspects of the attraction have received nearly unanimous positive reviews. The queues and gift shop have tons of references…
Band of the Week: Transcendental Telecom
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 Transcendental Telecom. Transcendental Telecom are playing Friday, March 10 at Henao Contemporary Center with Fay Roy. Just the facts: Who’s in the band?Joey Davoli – Keyboards, Vocals Nicole Dvorak -…
The Orlando tourist district is about to get a huge new shopping center, and possibly a new I-4 interchange
Just as one area mall (Artegon) closes, details of a new shopping center are now surfacing. Artegon closed the majority of its stores earlier this year, but we have new details on where two of them are going, and one is heading to a massive new commercial development. Book Warehouse is heading to the Lake…
Pig Floyd’s opening Lake Nona outpost March 27
Pig Floyd’s, everyone’s favorite Mills 50 barbecue joint, will officially become a local chain March 20 27 when it opens its second location in Lake Nona. The “urban barbakoa” has taken over the old Union Burger space on N. Narcoossee Road and, according to owner Thomas Ward, will replicate the homey feeling of the Mills…
Donald Trump met with boos from protesters as he visits Orlando private school
President Donald Trump was met with boos and middle fingers in Pine Hills Friday as he visited a private Catholic school to promote school choice. About 100 residents and activists with Organize Florida and other progressive organizations stood on Colonial Drive holding up signs and chanting slogans, including, “No Trump! No KKK! No fascist USA!”…
Another Florida panther was hit and killed by a car
Even though Florida panther numbers are slightly on the rise, the big cats are still being killed in higher numbers every year. The Associated Press reports that on Tuesday, Feb. 28, a 3-year-old male cat’s body was found on a rural road in DeSoto County, Florida. So far, this marks the fifth panther death in 2017,…
SeaWorld Orlando returns four rehabilitated sea turtles to the wild
Four loggerhead sea turtles are back home in the ocean after months of specialized care at SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld Orlando’s Animal Care Team and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released the turtles Wednesday, March 1, at Canaveral National Seashore. Three of the turtles were flown to Orlando from Massachusetts, and the other was…
Florida is No. 1 for higher education, says U.S. News and World Report
Florida is known for having a lot of things, like tourists and alligators, but it also has the best higher education system. According to new “best state” rankings by U.S. News and World Report, Florida is No. 1 in the country in higher education. The Sunshine State won the title because of several factors, like…
Warped Tour lineup to be revealed at Full Sail University event, again
This year’s Warped Tour lineup is set to be unveiled right here in Orlando later this month. For the second year running, the lineup announcement for the traveling punk fest will be the centerpiece of a live event and webcast to take place at Full Sail University. On March 22 at 6 p.m., Full Sail…
Lucinda Williams plays the Plaza Live tonight
Seminal country singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams is up there with Townes Van Zandt and Steve Earle in an alternative pantheon of country music where grit and darkness checkmated radio friendliness and Wal Mart. If you’re not familiar with Lucinda Williams, check out the interview we conducted with her a few days ago right here. Lucinda Williams…
Tears for Fears and Hall and Oates announce summer Orlando date
Eighties pop legends Tears for Fears have planned a summer stop in Orlando with Hall & Oates. The bands come to the Amway Center on June 9. Either duo on its own would be a tour worth witnessing, but a pairing of this magnitude will have fans breathless with anticipation. True TFF/H&O fans may want to catch…
SunRail announces special Sunday service for Orlando City’s home opener
SunRail will indeed offer service this Sunday, March 5, in response to Orlando City Soccer Stadium’s grand opening, which is projected to bring high levels of congestion to the downtown area. Following a request from Orlando City F.C., this alteration to the schedule was approved by the Florida Department of Transportation in an effort to…
At long last, Valkyrie Doughnuts finally opens this weekend
Valkyrie Doughnuts has finally overcome the last few hiccups in their yearlong journey and will soft-open this weekend to the public. Roofing and permitting issues initially delayed the opening of the badass baker Celine Duvoisin’s offshoot of Viking-themed Valhalla Bakery, but at long last the store, located at 12226 Corporate Blvd., will take its first public steps…
Watch this gator drag a big dead fish across a Florida golf course
Gators and golf courses seem to go hand-in-hand in Florida, so it’s not surprising to see one of the scaly reptiles strolling between a few holes. However, usually they’re not carrying their lunch. A Pinellas County woman and her husband spotted a gator carting a massive fish across the course while playing a round of…
UCF alumnus joins ‘Hamilton’ national tour
Hamilton is filled with Founding Fathers and colonial women, but now a Knight is joining the mix. According to UCF Today, alumnus Desmond Newson has landed a spot on the national tour of Hamilton, the Tony-award winning rapping musical about America’s founding fathers. Newson graduated from UCF in 2005 with a BFA in Theatre, immediately moving…
Aoife O’Donovan closes Orlando Phil’s Women in Song series with standing ovation
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND The three-part Women in Song series by the Orlando Philharmonic just concluded before a practically full house (Mar. 1, Plaza Live). The finale was a performance by Aoife O’Donovan (say: “ee-fah”), fitting since it was this very event that yielded the rather big revelation (at last month’s installment featuring Nickel Creek’s Sara…
Jimmy Fallon ride soft opens at Universal Orlando
A month before it’s set to open, “Race through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” is inviting guests at Universal Orlando to roll up to the starting line. Universal Orlando soft opened its new attraction starring the Tonight Show host on Thursday, March 2. Now, the ride will be in “technical rehearsals” as the theme park…
Welcome to Atlanta
Since the White House can’t seem to tell the difference between Atlanta and Orlando, we would like to welcome you, Donald Trump, to the great city of Orlando Atlanta. As Mayor Buddy Dyer would say, “You probably know Orlando Atlanta for its world-class theme parks and attractions, but you may not know the other half…
UCF celebrates 25 years under President Hitt
This week marks the 25th year of John C. Hitt’s tenure as president of the largest university in the country. Students, faculty, and public officials were among the hundreds of people who celebrated President Hitt’s anniversary at the University of Central Florida’s Student Union on Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Buddy Dyer, UCF student government president Chris…
New bill would stop Florida bear hunts for the next 10 years
A new bill filed by Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, would stop the hunting of Florida black bears for a decade and set aside at least $1 million dollars to purchase more bear-proof trash containers. The bill (SB 1304) also contains regulations for controlled burns of state forests in ordered to allow the regrowth of oak trees,…
New pop-up bar opens Sunday next to Orlando City Stadium
The folks behind Wall Street Plaza are opening a new pregame and postgame watering hole just a penalty kick from Orlando City’s new stadium. Opening its doors this Sunday for the home opener, Yard Bar, located at 617 W. Central Blvd., will feature food trucks, games, music, plenty of drinks and even tacos from Gringos…
Reporter’s work under review for allegedly making up sources surrounding Pulse shooting
Over 572 stories from a former criminal justice reporter at New York Daily News are currently under investigation after multiple sources appear to be “non-existent,” including sources named in stories involving the shooting at the Orlando gay nightclub Pulse. A damning report from investigative watchdog site iMediaEthics.org, suggests that reporter Kevin Deutsch referenced sources in several…
Cask & Larder, Ten10 and Redlight Redlight team up for a St. Patty’s Day Brewery Crawl
St. Patrick’s Day, otherwise known as Irish-American Appreciation Day, falls on a Friday this year, so look forward to a weekend-long hangover. If you want to avoid the amateurs on Wall Street, consider a higher-end, bespoke brewery crawl through three of our best brewpubs. Cask & Larder is partnering with Ten10 Brewing Company and Redlight…
Florida Supreme Court upholds ban on openly carrying guns
Rejecting arguments by Second Amendment supporters, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a longstanding state ban on people openly carrying firearms in public. Justices, in a 4-2 ruling, said the state law “regulates only one manner of bearing arms and does not impair the exercise of the fundamental right to bear arms.” In doing…
When the goddamn is Bumby Avenue reopening?
Orlando drivers who have to deal with Audubon Park and Mills 50 on the regular have been remarkably patient for the nearly two years that our favorite cut-through has been closed. But patience wears thin, and as we drive down Corrine these days, we notice how pristine the asphalt is looking on Bumby and we…
Authorities recover AR-15 stolen from Orlando Police vehicle
While investigating shots fired at an Orlando intersection, deputies with Orange County Sheriff’s Office located an AR-15 that was previously stolen from an unmarked police vehicle. According to the Orlando Police Department, Anthony Bush was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 25, after gunshots were reported near the intersection of Janson Street and South Buena Vista Avenue. While…
Ahead of this week’s show at Plaza Live, Lucinda Williams talks about moving on from loss
With The Ghosts of Highway 20, Lucinda Williams is ready to leave grief behind. “There is just so much grieving. My father passed away from Alzheimer’s – that happened in between the last two albums. I had more to say about that. Now, I think I have gotten it all out of my system. I…
Gen. Mike Flynn’s brother responds to ‘From Skater to Hater’ column
Joe Flynn, the brother of former National Security Advisor Mike Flynn, wrote this letter in response to our story “From skater to hater: Gen. Mike Flynn’s wipeout.” We verified the identity of the author but did not edit the letter. Baynard: I hope this finds you well. I am just so pissed at all the…
Here’s what happens when Wine Bar George and Morimoto Asia join forces
George Miliotes, one of only 230 master sommeliers in the world, teamed up with Morimoto Asia chef Yuhi Fujinaga for his first wine pairing dinner in two years. The erudite Miliotes, whose Wine Bar George is expected to open in late 2017/early 2018, was in fine form and, at one point, presented guests with a…
Marco Rubio has to vacate his Tampa office because of constant protesting
Weekly protests at Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s Tampa office building have become so disruptive to other tenants that he’s being asked to vacate. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the owner of the Bridgeport Center notified Rubio’s office on Feb. 1 that it will not be renewing its lease because the consistent rallies have become too…
Rockabilly wildman Bloodshot Bill plays Will’s Pub tonight
Pompadour and sneer firmly in place, garage rock extrovert Bloodshot Bill plays it by the same dirt-encrusted rulebook that Hasil Adkins and Mark Sultan swear fealty to. Tonight you have a chance to see him do his thing in good sonic company. Bloodshot Bill headlines a bill tonight featuring the Palmettes and local garage rock…
From skater to hater: Gen. Mike Flynn’s wipeout
Democracy in Crisis
Pulse shooter’s wife, Noor Salman, to be freed on bail
A federal judge in California ruled that Noor Salman, wife of Pulse shooter Omar Mateen, can be released from jail before her trial on charges of aiding her husband in the attack that killed 49 people at an Orlando nightclub. The Associated Press reports that while federal prosecutors argued Salman was a danger to the…
Lil Indies gets fresh with new Sunday residency by GWADCIP$
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND From the juke-joint fire of Eugene Snowden’s “Ten Pints of Truth” (Wednesdays) to the soul inferno of Kaleigh Baker (Thursdays) to the Phat-N-Jazzy steeze of DJ BMF’s “45 Fridays,” Lil Indies has an earned reputation for interesting music residencies, certainly one of the best in town as far as bars go. Well, there’s…
Burton’s Bar and Grill closes Thornton Park location
After 80 years of beers, Burton’s Bar and Grill has closed in Thornton Park. As first reported by Bungalower, the neighborhood bar, which has been owned and operated by Robert Bonnewell since May 2006, closed for good on Monday, Feb. 27. The good news is that this dog-friendly dive is planning to reopen its doors in…
Student testing debate returns to Florida Legislature
The testing wars have returned to Tallahassee. Two years after widespread computer problems undermined confidence in the state’s new standardized tests and sparked a political firestorm, lawmakers are once again floating ideas to reduce high-stakes exams in Florida schools. Critics of the state’s testing system say that reflects the fact that 2015 legislation has done…
Florida black bears snap selfies on National Geographic photographer’s camera
Apparently, Florida black bears like taking selfies, too. Carlton Ward Jr., a Florida wildlife conservation photographer, recently discovered 68 black bear selfies on one of his camera traps in the Florida Everglades. For the past few months, Ward has been working on camera traps in the Everglades through a grant from National Geographic in order…
Trump’s new helipad at Mar-a-Lago will make it a little easier for him to golf every weekend
In order to make his Florida golf outings slightly more convenient, a large dirt pit at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach will soon be a functioning helipad for the Marine One helicopter. The 40- or 50-foot pit was spotted Tuesday with orange cones surrounding it. See the bottom right corner of the photo…
29 free shows happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, March 1 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. The Strange Trip 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Thursday, March 2 Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm at…
Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum is running for Florida governor
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum officially confirmed this morning that he is indeed seeking the 2018 Democratic nomination for governor of Florida. “I’m running for Governor of Florida. I hope that you will join me on this journey,” said Gillum in a Facebook post. “Nothing about my background suggest[s] I should even dream, let alone think about…
Selections: Our picks of the week’s best events, March 1-7
Wednesday, 1 Women in Song: Aiofe O’Donovan MUSIC Wednesday is the final installment in the Orlando Philharmonic’s ambitious Women in Song series; live, bird-on-a-wire collaborations between the Phil and female composers and songwriters who come from distinctly non-classical backgrounds, in front of a rapt audience. The creative give-and-take and telepathy is often exhilarating to see…
ICYMI: The Pulse community reacts to an “insensitive” news special, an Orlando Police officer is under investigation for serious potty mouth and more
Hundreds rally around Florida Hospital Orlando to save Obamacare: About 300 people marched around the hospital last weekend as part of a nationwide effort to support the Affordable Care Act after President Donald Trump and Republican leaders have vowed to repeal the health care law, claiming that it is “failing.” Longwood resident Sean-Paul Lewis, who…
Remembering the Orlando 49: Javier Jorge-Reyes
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: Javier Jorge-Reyes Javier Jorge-Reyes was known for his friendliness, sass and smile. His friends affectionately called him “Javi” and loved his outgoing, funny personality. He spread this bright energy…
Why Republicans were never actually going to repeal and replace Obamacare
The dog that caught the car
Bosphorous opens a third location, Mai Bistro takes over the old Scientology building on Colonial, plus more in our weekly food roundup
OPENINGS Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine has opened its third restaurant, this one in the Lake Nona Town Center (update: Bosphorous informed us post-publication that the opening has been pushed back to the weekend of March 11) … Rasa Asian Street Food has opened in the former Le Rouge space in Dr. Phillips … Former Osprey Tavern…
Gimme Shelter (3/1/17)
Are you looking for a new pal? Meet Wilbur! Wilbur (A370754) is a 3-year-old hunk looking for a new home. He has quite the playful personality! He loves string toys and has a beautiful coat. Adopt Wilbur today and make him a part of your purr-fect family. The adoption fee for cats is $40. Fees…
Major garage-rock festival Field Trip South debuts and revives a subculture; Devendra Banhart arrives to fanfare and flowers
Once again, an Orlando connection brings a major-league windfall to town. This time, it was Field Trip South (Feb. 24-25), the two-day mini-festival celebrating all things garage. THE BEAT Field Trip South was conceived and organized with flair and authenticity by Hidden Volume Records, the Baltimore label run by Orlando expat and Hate Bombs bassist…
‘Santa Clarita Diet’ serves up quirky hilarity … eventually
The raw, the cooked and the still moving
Opening in Orlando: Logan, Before I Fall, and more
OPENING THIS WEEK: Before I Fall The pitch: It’s Groundhog Day meets The Lovely Bones. For kids! The popular teen novel comes to the big screen, as a dead girl has to relive the last day of her life over and over again until she rectifies all the harm she’s caused. Now, we all see…
I was prepared for the worst, but Disney’s Rivers of Light turned out to be the best kind of surprise
Theme Park Connection, long my go-to dealer for feeding my insatiable attraction-ephemera addiction, shuttered its storefront near the Florida Mall last week. I was there on the final day, picking through piles of castoffs in search of bargains, when I unearthed an artifact documenting one of the biggest duds in Disney history: a mint-condition press…
Savage Love (3/1/17)
Fortyish straight white dude here. I have this weird (possibly misogynistic) belief that, when it comes to sex, I can’t win. Actually, I think men in general can’t win. Thoughtful, well-meaning men, at least. It comes down to this: During sex, if the man doesn’t come, it’s the man’s fault, because he clearly has problems…
Concert Picks This Week: Lucinda Williams, Period Bomb, OG Maco and more
The Fritz Funk-rock army from Asheville scales it down from the festivals they usually play to lay it on the line in the cozier climes of the Social. 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at the Social, $10 Bloodshot Bill Pompadour and sneer firmly in place, Bloodshot Bill plays it by the same dirt-encrusted rulebook that…
