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Miami’s III Points festival brings underground standouts like POORgrrrl to Henao Center tonight
If the lineup of this year’s III Points Music and Arts Festival in Miami – Brian Eno, Gorillaz, the xx, Lil B – is making you involuntarily drool but the logistical realities of making it to Miami are just a little out of reach, take (some) heart. The good thing about having an event like…
UPDATED: Dinner Party Project celebrates anniversary at newly renovated Sanford event space Venue 1902
UPDATE: Due to Hurricane Irma, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday, Sept. 16. The Dinner Party Project is one of those ideas that you know is true genius, because it seems so simple you wonder why you didn’t think of it yourself, yet you know you never would have. No, the genius who dreamed…
Black Joe Lewis brings the blues and funk to the Social just in time for a hurricane party
Hailing from Austin, Texas, Black Joe Lewis – along with backing band the Honeybears – specializes in a bluesy garage soul revival that defies release dates on record, sounding simultaneously fresh and retro. Live, though, the band is known for figuratively setting themselves on fire to get a crowd moving. Anchored by a rock-steady rhythm…
Central Florida undocumented youth to Trump: ‘No idea who you messed with’
Central Florida’s undocumented youth remained tearfully defiant Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects about 800,000 immigrants from deportation. “You have no idea who you messed with,” said Anallely, a Central Florida DACA recipient, to a crowd outside Orlando City Hall. “They better get…
Americana outlaw Steve Earle storms into the Plaza Live this week
“Alt” is one sketchy prefix these days. So out of due respect for these exceptional acts, let’s just call this an “independent” country bill. As far as music figures go, the legendary Steve Earle is an iconoclast par excellence. Though not in the traditional Waylon sense, he’s a country outlaw if ever there was one.…
Bon Iver will perform their only Florida show in St. Augustine this November
Bon Iver will perform their only scheduled Florida show this year on Nov. 10 at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. The St. Augustine show will also feature Minnesota-based songwriter Aero Flynn. The show comes at the tail end of the band’s international tour, where they’ll wrap things up in the southeast. Fans can order presale tickets by…
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer endorses Anna Eskamani in Florida House race
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has thrown his backing behind Anna Eskamani in the Florida House District 47 race. “Anna truly represents the Democratic Party’s future,” Dyer says in a statement released by the Eskamani campaign Tuesday. “She is a rising star in Florida politics and in our community. She works hard each day to deliver results…
City of Orlando offers free sandbags to prepare for Hurricane Irma
As Orlando prepares for Hurricane Irma, the city will be giving away sandbags to residents. Distribution will take place Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m., according to a statement released on the City of Orlando site. Each Orlando resident with a valid proof of residence will be able to pick up 10 sandbags…
UCF reschedules Memphis football game due to Hurricane Irma
Due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Irma, University of Central Florida officials have decided to move up the Knights’ home football game against the University of Memphis to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Spectrum Stadium. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9, but in a statement, UCF says it needs time to secure the…
All tolls across Florida suspended in anticipation of Hurricane Irma travel
Starting at 5 p.m. today (Tuesday), drivers across the entire state of Florida will not have to pay tolls. Gov. Rick Scott has directed the Florida Department of Transportation to suspend tolls on all roadways “for the duration of the storm’s impacts.” The suspension is meant to make it easier for residents (and visiting tourists) to…
Evacuations expected in Miami-Dade County due to threat of Hurricane Irma
Residents in Miami-Dade County are expected to be asked to evacuate over the next couple days in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. On Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Carlos Gimenez said they will be asking residents to begin evacuating from zone A and B as early as Wednesday, Sept. 6. An evacuation orders is essentially a voluntary evacuation,…
Irma is now the strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded outside of the Gulf and Caribbean
With sustained winds now at 185 mph and gusts up to 220 mph, the National Hurricane Center confirmed today that Hurricane Irma is now the strongest Atlantic storm ever recorded outside the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. The latest advisory report from the NHS, also shows the Category 5 hurricane is on pace to break…
Jersey girl: Actress Danielle Macdonald on her breakout role in ‘Patti Cake$’
In Patti Cake$, Australian actress Danielle Macdonald stars in the lead role as aspiring New Jersey rap artist Patricia Dombroski (aka Patti Cake$) as she searches for a way to break into the industry despite lacking the support and resources she needs. In a recent interview, Macdonald talked about what drew her to the character…
The Florida Keys are being evacuated as Hurricane Irma approaches with 180 mph winds
As Category 5 Hurricane Irma strengthens, Monroe County officials have issued a mandatory evacuation for everyone in the Florida Keys. As described in a statement by The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the storm’s likely direct impact wth the Keys is causing the county to issue a mandatory evacuation for visitors tomorrow, Sept 6, at sunrise. As…
Squirrel Nut Zippers bring their Christmas Caravan to Orlando this December
Swing revivalists Squirrel Nut Zippers have announced a Christmas Caravan tour for this Nov.Dec., their first go at the holiday music circuit. The band released the surprising holiday album Christmas Caravan in 1998 and promise a set with material from that LP, as well as seasonal nuggets and some of their own songs to boot. And…
Need hurricane water? Ten 10 Brewery will fill your containers for free
As Central Florida prepares for Hurricane Irma, which is now a Category 5 storm, finding stores stocked with bottled water is proving to be near impossible. The folks over at Ten 10 Brewery Company (1010 Virginia Drive) are allowing the public to fill any growlers, jugs, tubs or containers with clean water from their industrial water…
Gov. Rick Scott activates Florida National Guard in preparation for Hurricane Irma
Florida Gov. Rick Scott isn’t taking any chances with Hurricane Irma, which is now on track to hit parts of Florida. Scott has activated 100 members of the Florida National Guard as the state prepares for Hurricane Irma, according to a statement from his office. Scott has also directed 7,000 of the Florida National Guard…
Florida officials get ready for ‘dangerous’ Hurricane Irma
Gov. Rick Scott, who had already issued a state of emergency because of the ominous threat of powerful Hurricane Irma, asked Tuesday for pre-landfall assistance from the federal government. Scott also activated 100 members of the Florida National Guard to help with planning and logistics as the state prepares for potential damage from the storm.…
Endangered sea turtles are having a record nesting year on Florida shores
Vulnerable and endangered sea turtles are making a big comeback in Florida. Florida sea turtle nesting is up 32 percent from 2013 on Canaveral National Seashores, reports the Daytona Beach News Journal. So far this year, 11,600 sea turtle nests were recorded by the Seashore’s resource management specialists. In 2013, the last reported year, 7,933 nests…
Orlando activists will rally for undocumented youth as Trump signals end of DACA
Orlando activists plan to rally Tuesday outside City Hall in support of undocumented immigrant youth as President Donald Trump signals an end to the Obama-era program that protects around 800,000 so-called Dreamers from deportation. The rally starts at 12:30 p.m. at 400 S. Orange Ave. Aside from supporting recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood…
Pam Bondi launches price-gouging hotline as Hurricane Irma approaches Florida
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi activated a price-gouging hotline Monday as Hurricane Irma approaches, according to a press release from her office. The launch of the hotline follows a state of emergency declaration made by Governor Rick Scott for all 67 counties in the state. Florida is expected to be impacted by the now Category 5…
Hurricane Irma is now a Category 5 storm
Irma has been upgraded to a Category 5 hurricane this morning as it heads towards the Caribbean and Southern United States, reports the U.S. National Hurricane Center. With sustained winds of 175 mph, Irma is now an “extremely dangerous” hurricane and the most powerful hurricane in the Atlantic since Felix in 2007. According to the…
Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for Florida in response to Hurricane Irma
Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in response to Irma, which just recently became a Category 4 hurricane. While it’s a little too soon to know how, where and if Hurricane Irma will impact the continental U.S., Scott announced Monday evening that Florida is now under a state of emergency so that…
Today is your last chance to ride Universal’s Dragon Challenge
Today, Sept. 4, will be your last chance to ride Dragon Challenge at Universal’s Islands of Adventure before it’s torn down and turned into muggle trash. Formerly known as Dueling Dragons, the two-sided vertical coaster made its debut back in 1999, and was a favorite for many. The ride went through a few changes through…
Band of the Week: The Welzeins
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 the Welzeins. The Welzeins are playing Punk on the Patio at 64 North on Tuesday, Sept. 5 with Timothy Eerie and Plastic Pinks. Just the facts (answered by RJ Nordstrom):…
State Attorney Aramis Ayala agrees to pursue death penalty in future
After losing a months-long battle to prevent capital prosecutions, Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala agreed to pursue the death penalty in future first-degree murder cases when it’s unanimously recommended by a review panel of prosecutors. “The Supreme Court has ruled and I have responsibility to follow the law,” she said at a press conference Friday…
After announcing his withdrawal, Democrat quietly stays in Central Florida House race
Forty days from now, former Winter Garden commissioner Robert “Bobby O” Olszewski will probably be elected to the Florida House. How he got there will be less a story about how compelling a nickname like “Bobby O” is, and more about how local and state Democratic leaders knocked themselves of a game they likely could…
Brendan Lukens of Modern Baseball to play solo set in Orlando on Monday
Brendan Lukens of Philly pop-punk group Modern Baseball is playing a show in Orlando over the long Labor Day weekend with a stacked bill of locals. This is notable in that, earlier this year, Lukens bowed out of all touring commitments related to Modern Baseball to focus on his own mental health and well-being. The…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra to play Orlando in December
Not to be outdone by the recent announcement of Mannheim Steamroller’s Universal Studios’ holiday performances, power-metal Christmas music juggernaut Trans-Siberian Orchestra have announced an Orlando show in mid-December as part of their yearly round of November-December touring. Expect all the pyro, pomp circumstance and holiday cheer you can stand. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is set to play…
University of Florida will now consider allowing white supremacist Richard Spencer speak
With the threat of a federal lawsuit looming, University of Florida officials said Friday they will consider allowing white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak on campus. The university’s decision came after UF President Kent Fuchs last month rejected a request by “alt-right” leader Spencer, president of the National Policy Institute, to appear Sept. 12 at…
This weekend Broken Cauldron will donate portions of beer sales to Harvey relief efforts
Something good is brewing at the Broken Cauldron Brewery and Taproom. Beginning today and extending through Sunday, Sept. 3, the Orlando craft brewery and bar will donate a portion of its profits to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. One dollar off every 16-ounce pint and two dollars off every 32-ounce growler will go the American Red…
Florida’s first Cafe Rio will open in Winter Park Sept.13
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, a Utah-based Tex-Mex chain with a near cult-like following, will open their first Florida location in Winter Park in a couple weeks. The grand-opening will take place at their new location in front of the Winter Park Whole Foods (1050 N. Orlando Ave.) at 10 a.m. on Sept. 13. Related The event…
Duke Energy Florida cancels nuclear project, and will instead invest $6 billion in solar
Duke Energy Florida, the biggest powerhouse of Orlando’s three power-providers, has just made a dramatic turn towards solar. In a statement released this week, the energy behemoth said it will be canceling its long outstanding plans for the Levy Nuclear Plant, and is now putting $6 billion into new solar panels, grids, and other sun-powered…
Group calling for Trump’s impeachment puts up billboard near Mar-a-Lago
A new crowdsourced billboard was put up this week near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The billboard, which was erected Thursday, Aug, 31, by the group Impeach Trump Now, reads “No one is above the law. Not even the President,” and features a URL to a petition at ImpeachDonaldTrump.org. The group says…
The Who’s Roger Daltrey to play St. Augustine in November
Roger Daltrey, vocalist for classic rock icons the Who, has announced a nearby St. Augustine gig set for early November. The singer will be performing a set of Who cuts with a backing band that includes (current touring members of) the Who. Edgar “Frankenstein” Winter will be the support act. Roger Daltrey plays the St.…
Here’s what Hurricane Harvey would look like over Florida
Last weekend, Harvey slammed into Texas as a Category 4 hurricane, and though it was downgraded to a tropical storm in the following days, the devastating rainfall has proven to be catastrophic. Texas is a deceivingly large state. So to give this storm a sense of scale, MySanAntonio.com created a series of maps showing how…
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Update: SZA [will not play] a surprise show in Orlando this weekend
Update: SZA took to Twitter this afternoon to point out that this show is actually fake and that you should demand your money back. We’ve reached out to Gilt Nightclub for a comment and will update when more info is available. This is 100% false! SZA WILL NOT be here and never had any arrangements…
Rick Scott wants Visit Florida, Enterprise Florida to reject employee bonuses
Gov. Rick Scott wants to do away with bonuses for employees at the state’s tourism and business-recruitment agencies, at least for now. After fighting with the Legislature earlier this year to keep the agencies funded, Scott on Thursday rejected the bonuses “at this time.” Scott sent a letter to members of the boards of directors…
No chance GOP leaders will call session to remove Florida’s Confederate statue
Chances remain about zero that Republican leaders will be swayed by calls from the state’s Democratic congressional delegation to hold a one-day special session to replace a statue of a Confederate general representing Florida in the U.S. Capitol. With bills addressing the issue already filed for the 2018 regular legislative session, state Republican leaders gave…
Winter Park votes against police body cameras because it’s a ‘political football’
Winter Park commissioners voted against equipping its police officers with body cameras because they don’t want the city’s public safety to become a “political football.” The Orlando Sentinel reports Winter Park Police Chief Michael Deal wanted the cameras for his officers and put a request in the 2018 fiscal budget. But the Winter Park City Commission voted…
Snooty the manatee’s death was a ‘preventable accident’
The death of Snooty, a beloved 69-year-old manatee at the South Florida Museum, has been deemed “a preventable accident” and the result of employees failing to communicate. On July 21, a day after his birthday, Snooty died after his tankmates Randall, Baca and Gale dislodged a bolted panel in their exhibit and swam into a…
Tonight, Sweden’s Trepaneringsritualen combine ritual and noise into a transformative experience
It ends, as most worthwhile things do, in a mess of blood and tears. The audience’s ears stop ringing and fists gradually unclench. A sense of shocked relief runs through the room. The bloody, hulking demon mage who was just screaming all manner of arcane curses and incantations over pitch-black, slow-motion industrial gloom is gone.…
Florida Highway Patrol official suspended after ticket quota probe
A Florida Highway Patrol regional commander got a three-day suspension as the agency completed an internal review about whether troopers received quotas for writing traffic tickets. The agency has maintained there are no quotas, but the controversy resulted in the exit of two other high-ranking agency officials. The three-day suspension without pay of Chief Mark…
Orlando Weekly is accepting donations for Hurricane Harvey relief
In the wake of the devastating floods that have ravaged Houston, Texas, Orlando Weekly is currently looking for donated items to send to those displaced by Hurricane Harvey. We are asking the community to drop off supplies at our downtown Orlando office during regular business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) at 16 W. Pine St., and…
Ugly Orange goes big again with Burger Records band Death Valley Girls and St. Pete’s Soapbox Soliloquy
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Death Valley Girls and Soapbox Soliloquy, Will’s Pub, Aug. 29 In what is turning out to be a banner year for them, Orlando promoter upstarts Ugly Orange – who first distinguished themselves by illuminating worthy young Florida talent and expanding the music venue landscape – just continue to keep upping their booking…
State Attorney Aramis Ayala organizes death penalty panel to review murder cases
After the Florida Supreme Court ruled against her petition to stop Gov. Rick Scott from removing her from death penalty cases, Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala says she has organized a death penalty review panel to examine first-degree murder cases individually. “With implementation of this panel, it is my expectation that going forward all first-degree…
White supremacist Richard Spencer will defy ban and speak at University of Florida
Despite being previously denied permission, white supremacist Richard Spencer still plans to speak on the University of Florida campus Sept. 12. According to the Gainesville Sun, Cameron Padgett, a 23-year-old Georgia State University student and organizer for Spencer’s speeches, said the white supremacist and his National Policy Institute are going forward with their plan to organize somewhere…
Mannheim Steamroller to play holiday shows at Universal Studios
Universal Studios has just unveiled their schedule of holiday programming and events for this year, and proggy Xmas enthusiasts Mannheim Steamroller figure in prominently. The group will be playing a slate of their now-ubiquitous holiday music sets at the theme park in November and December. Mannheim Steamroller is set to play to play Universal Studios…
‘How to oppose white supremacists safely’ fliers handed out at Florida Confederate rally
Last weekend, a flier detailing how to properly deal with white supremacists was handed out at a planned Confederate monument rally in Pensacola, Florida. The flier, which was created by the Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice, was distributed at the Lee Square rally on Aug. 26, and it makes a few solid points for…
Sonny’s BBQ will donate profit percentage to Harvey relief operations on Sept. 6
In the wake of Harvey, Houston’s local chefs, including James Beard Award-winner Chris Shepherd of Underbelly, and chefs from around the country, including chef Jose Andres, have mobilized to feed law enforcement, first responders, families, volunteers and aid workers all over the city. Food heals and helps. If you’re looking for a way to help…
Don’t miss the Magical Dining menu at 1921 by Norman Van Aken
Last year during Magical Dining Month, 1921 by Norman Van Aken in Mount Dora was only a month old, so they didn’t participate. This year, they’re not missing a beat. For just $35, enjoy an ultra-elegant three-course dinner from executive chef Camilo Velasco and pastry chef Gloriann Rivera. Get to Mount Dora early so you…
BuzzFeed reports wine slushies sold at Walt Disney World, everyone freaks out
Yesterday, reporter Brian Galindo posted an article on BuzzFeed about wine slushies being sold at Walt Disney World. The headline, “Forget Dole Whips, Disney World’s New Magical Treat Is Wine Slushies” apparently made a lot of people really angry. Why? Because the wine slushies are being sold at the new Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs,…
Pulse nightclub owner says she’s looking to reopen at a new location
The owner of the gay nightclub Pulse, where 49 people were killed in the largest mass shooting in modern American history, says she’s looking for a new location. Though no exact spot has been identified, a spokesperson for Pulse owner Barbara Poma told the Orlando Sentinel that she is actively looking for a new location for…
Orlando firefighters have rescued 50 people in Houston from Harvey floods
Orlando firefighters who traveled to Houston to help say they have rescued more than 50 people and two dozen pets trapped in the aftermath of destructive floods caused by Tropical Storm Harvey. Firefighters with the Orlando Fire Department, Orange County Fire and Rescue, and other Central Florida agencies joined other firefighters and wildlife officials from across Florida…
Dr. Phillips speakeasy Pharmacy is actually not closed, will reopen Aug. 31
Looks like you’ll be able to slip behind that false elevator door once again. Several outlets (including this week’s issue of OW) reported that Pharmacy, the Dr. Phillips speakeasy-style bar and restaurant, had closed. The restaurant announced it would be closed briefly for renovations. On Aug. 18, Scott Joseph’s Restaurant Guide reported that the restaurant…
Trump may have helped swing St. Pete mayoral race
A virtual tie between St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and challenger Rick Baker in a mayoral primary Tuesday has left Florida Democrats giddy and Republicans groping for ways to rebrand their candidate. Baker, a Republican former mayor who remained wildly popular years after leaving office, led Kriseman in polls and fundraising throughout the campaign. But…
Alan Grayson launches crowdsourcing site to investigate ‘Donald Trump and his henchmen’
Former Florida congressman Alan Grayson really wants to “lock him up.” Grayson, who lost in last year’s Senate primaries to Patrick Murphy (who then lost to Marco Rubio), recently launched the site lockhimupnow.org, which solicits donations and encourages people to “blow the whistle on Trump.” “This is not an organization for people who have mixed…
Our fellow alt-weekly the Houston Press keeps hustling to cover Harvey
For a locals-only look at what’s really happening in Houston, turn to the Houston Press, our fellow AAN member paper. Our hearts go out to everyone in Houston right now. Here are some stories from residents who are also journalists, and will be dealing with Harvey’s fallout both personally and professionally for years to come:…
Study says Florida drivers are the worst in America
For the second year in a row, an annual study confirms what you probably already know – Florida drivers are the worst. SmartAsset, a personal finance company, recently published their yearly state-by-state study, which looks at things like the number of drivers in each state, DUI arrests, people killed, percentage of insured drivers and Google…
The Old Spanish Sugar Mill is staying put at DeLeon Springs State Park
The Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House, a beloved make-your-own pancake destination at DeLeon Springs State Park, will continue to serve flapjacks, or at least let you make your own. The Sugar Mill has signed a five-year deal with the state of Florida to continue operations at DeLeon Springs State Park, reports The…
Locally filmed ‘Florida Project’ debuting at Enzian Theater this October
Florida Project, the much buzzed-about feature film set in Osceola County, is debuting locally this October. The film comes exclusively to the Enzian Theater Thursday, Oct. 12, and will be followed by three additional showings that weekend. Starring movie veteran Willem Dafoe alongside newcomers Brooklynn Prince of Winter Springs and Valeria Cotto of Davenport, Florida…
Universal Orlando releases details on new holiday experiences
Christmas is coming to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Universal Studios Orlando just released their full holiday events calendar, and it’s packed with Potter. From November 8 to January 6, the halls of Hogmeade and Diagon Alley will be decked with garlands, wreaths, and the bells of holly as the popular attraction is prepared…
Apopka preacher Paula White says defying Trump is ‘fighting against hand of God’
Apopka preacher Paula White, who gave Tuesday’s invocation in front of the Orange County board of commissioners meeting, recently appeared on a televangelist program where she said defying President Donald Trump was akin to “fighting against the hand of God.” Without specifying how big that hand might be, White said God was responsible for Trump’s presidency…
DieAlps! land with defining new album and max out Florida bill with Kinder Than Wolves, Expert Timing and Woolbright
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND DieAlps!, Kinder Than Wolves, Woolbright and Expert Timing, The Falcon, Aug. 27 Pairing both locals and other in-state talent, this recent bill was a strong showcase of current Florida indie rock. Among the two good locals was Expert Timing, a band whose virtues I’ve extolled recently and who are such a joy…
Disney releases first glimpse of Toy Story Land’s Slinky Dog coaster at Hollywood Studios
This morning Disney released a first glimpse of the ride vehicle for the yet-to-open Slinky Dog Dash attraction at Hollywood Studios. According to Disney, guests will “shrink” to the size of toys as they explore Andy’s backyard, aka Toy Story Land. Slinky Dog Dash is themed to resemble Andy’s Mega Coaster Play Kit, and will…
Hillary Clinton is coming to South Florida with her new memoir
Hillary Clinton is coming to South Florida in October to promote her upcoming memoir What Happened, which looks at question we’re still asking ourselves after the Democratic nominee lost the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump. The former Secretary of State will be stopping at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale…
8-foot gator found in Florida homeowner’s pool
There’s a saying in Florida that you should always assume every single body of water probably has a gator in it, which, as you can see, also applies to pools. This morning, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office posted a photo to their Twitter account showing a 7-8 foot gator casually resting at the bottom of…
Jeb Bush wants Donald Trump to defend undocumented ‘Dreamers’
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is urging President Donald Trump to defend 800,000 undocumented immigrants who are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. Florida is home to nearly 33,000 so-called “Dreamers” who live under an Obama-era program that gives undocumented youth who were brought to the United States as children the chance to work…
Marriage-themed comedy I Do … Until I Don’t should be annulled
Wedding-bell blues
Selections: Our picks for the best things to do this week
Wednesday, Aug. 30 Electric Barbarella: An ’80s New Wave Dance Party Tribute to Billy Manes Billy Manes was many things: a journalist, an activist, an amazing husband and friend. But most of all, Billy Manes was the life of the party, every party. This week, we get to pay tribute to the man – who…
Savage Love: ‘Hard to do’
My brother just broke up with his girlfriend for the second time in eight months. They had been together for two and a half years, and she became pretty discontent when she finished college and my brother entered law school because all his time and attention weren’t revolving around her. In January, she staged this…
Orlando concert picks this week: The Fixx, Desolated, Mavado and more
Tyla Yaweh Hitting big with the SkiMask collab “Hot Boyz” earlier this year, the young Hollywood (via Central Florida) MC has followed it up with this year’s No Name EP. Momentum is his. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Backbooth, $10 The Fixx U.K. new wave hit machine known best for “One Thing Leads to…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Candy
Are you looking for a new furry friend? Meet Candy! Candy (A382009) is just like her name – she is as sweet as can be. She is 3 years old and spent some time in foster care, and is now back for adoption. This beautiful girl is a little shy at first, but she’ll warm…
Spacebar officially closes, Mike Ness protégé Jade Jackson on first national tour, Howling Midnight release new album, The Ludes play as I Love You, Bubble Boys on the rise
Solid voting on the Best of Orlando music categories, guys. Popular tastes don’t always align with critical ones, so the fact that they did so much this year speaks to the irrefutable quality of the current class of native music. But a bit of regrettable news to start with this week: Spacebar is officially dead.…
A visit to the Indianapolis Fringe Festival opened my eyes to the fact that there’s more to Indy than pace cars and Mike Pence.
As a Central Florida-based writer who bounces between New York and California, I’m sometimes guilty of falling into the elitist trap of overlooking any culture between the coasts. But as Mark Twain said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness,” and my recent visit to the Indianapolis Fringe Festival opened my eyes to proof…
Opening in Orlando: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Birth of the Dragon and more
Close Encounters of the Third Kind The concept of the director’s cut is a thorny one. If a filmmaker isn’t careful, the ability to revise his or her work after its initial dissemination to the public can degenerate from a luxury into an obsession. That might be why Christopher Nolan refuses to issue a director’s…
Irish Shannon’s is for those who want to party like they’re in college, but don’t want to drive to UCF
Essay question: Why should I drink here?There’s very little at Irish Shannon’s for those looking for an authentic Irish pub. Sure, they have a facade of fake Jameson kegs on a wall. Yes, they serve Guinness. And, OK, they have a big picture of not-a-boxer Conor McGregor, but that kind of tells you exactly what…
Pharmacy in Dr. Phillips closes briefly, Visit Orlando mandates honey as an ingredient in Orlando’s “signature dish,” plus more in our food roundup
OPENINGS: Halal Guys on North Alafaya Trail soft-opened this past Monday and will celebrate a grand opening Friday, Sept. 1 … Vita Luna Cafe has rebranded itself as Framework Craft Coffee House and will open a storefront in the Mills 50 District sometime this October … Market on Magnolia, the mini-food hall comprising Da Kine…
Manchester Orchestra are in search of honest, emotional indie rock
Life in a Northern town
Hurricane Harvey, Joe Arpaio and the battle for America’s soul
Unnatural disasters
