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UCF art gallery exhibition ‘Covering Carbon’ explores the mysteries of coal, oil and plastic

Kathleen Thum takes an unsettling look at the fossil fuel industry

By Richard Reep

Sep 13, 2023

This season, University of Central Florida's art gallery squeezed the pump handle before anyone else did. Kathleen Thum's Covering Carbon opened in August, and it's a fitting solo exhibit now, what with gas prices and an uneasy self-awareness rising together...

"Offshore 2" by Kathleen Thum

Halloween is now to Orlando what Mardi Gras is to New Orleans, thanks to our local haunts

Here’s the biggie, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, vs. its competitor, SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream

By Seth Kubersky
Sep 13, 2023
Fans are trading spooky friendship bracelets at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights

It turns out the Venn diagram of Halloween fans and Swifties is just a circle

By Chelsea Zukowski
Sep 8, 2023
CFCArts expands the usual definition of a staged concert with their ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Director of production Juan Torres calls it a massive ‘lasagna’ of a production

By Seth Kubersky
Sep 6, 2023
New Generation Theatrical builds NGT Studio, a rehearsal and workshop space, at Fashion Square

It might even help rescue the once-renowned retail hub from its zombie-mall fate

By Seth Kubersky
Aug 30, 2023
Can a white woman and a Black woman have an honest conversation about race?

Saturday afternoon in Sanford, ‘Dissonance’ explores some uncomfortable questions

By Seth Kubersky
Aug 25, 2023
Meet the 13 illustrious drag queens and performers who brought Best of Orlando 2023 to stunning and gorgeous life

Slay!

By Matthew Moyer
Aug 23, 2023
Central Florida Vocal Arts artistic director Eric Pinder discusses ‘A Little Night Music’ and ‘Cocaine Bear: The Opera’

‘I’m going to make the cocaine bear a countertenor.’

By Seth Kubersky
Aug 16, 2023
Amid a series of deaths, departures and devastating losses, take a moment to appreciate the cathartic benefits of blowing shit up

Universal makes it possible at Villain-Con Minion Blast

By Seth Kubersky
Aug 2, 2023
Oviedo’s Penguin Point Productions has been sold

But don’t worry, the space is in very good (and familiar) hands

By Seth Kubersky
Jul 26, 2023
New Generation Theatrical announces new donor and studio programs

Exclusive: Donations will support the new NGT Studio at Fashion Square Mall

By Seth Kubersky
Jul 21, 2023
Universal’s Minion Land set to unveil Villain-Con Minion Blast game this summer

The attraction will be included in Minion Land’s expansion

By Bellanee Plaza
Jul 14, 2023
Orlando venue Steinmetz Hall named one of ' the most beautiful theaters in the world' by Architectural Digest

Steinmetz joined worthies like the Sydney Opera House on the list

By Matthew Moyer
Jul 12, 2023
Orlando-based home chef featured on ‘The Great American Recipe’ season two

PBS show aims to uplift the multiculturalism that both defines and unites American cooking

By Chloe Greenberg
Jul 10, 2023
Broadway in Orlando: ‘Beetlejuice’ is a devilish delight despite deviating from the film

Musical adaptation of the Tim Burton fantasy plays at Dr. Phillips Center through July 2

By Seth Kubersky
Jun 29, 2023
Latina-led Orlando nonprofit Open Scene chosen for Fringe’s relaunched incubator program

The Spanish-language arts group is one of three in a new 18-month mentoring program

By Seth Kubersky
Jun 28, 2023
Orlando theater creator Jeremy Seghers joins the exodus of artists out of Florida

He leaves us with one last show, a reimagined ‘Streetcar’ at Timucua Arts Foundation

By Seth Kubersky
Jun 21, 2023
Orlando Repertory Theatre changes its name to Orlando Family Stage

The theater is now named Orlando Family Stage, as it aims to empower young people

By Bellanee Plaza
Jun 15, 2023
Orlando-based painter MJ Torrecampo is among the 10 artists in OMA's 2023 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art

Torrecampo's perspective — literally — is emotional, visceral, vital

By Kyle Eagle
Jun 15, 2023
New Generation’s raucous production of ‘Twelfth Night’ turns Shakespeare into a 2000s-style rom-com romp

‘Twelfth Night’ runs through June 17 at the Orlando Rep

By Seth Kubersky
Jun 15, 2023
Marc Sirdoreus plays one final Marc With a C set at the Orlando Public Library

That chapter closed at the inaugural Melrose Pop Festival

By Seth Kubersky
Jun 14, 2023

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Orlando area pumpkin patches, corn mazes and autumn festivals to visit

While fall feels can be hard to come by here in the Sunshine State, there's still plenty of ways to get in…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Sep 22, 2023

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival
36111 County Road 44A, Eustis
Weekends Sept. 23-Oct. 29
Amber Brooke Farms hosts their largest festival of the year during the fall season. Guests can enjoy the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, live music and family friendly farm activities on weekends from Sept. 23 to Oct. 29.

All the undead performers and haunted sights at Halloween Horror Nights 2023

Arguably Orlando's biggest haunted event, Halloween Horror Nights is now in full swing for its 32nd year. The event runs for more…

By Orlando Weekly Staff, Seth Kubersky

Sep 22, 2023

All the undead performers and haunted sights at Halloween Horror Nights 2023

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum + Bailey circus returns to Orlando in 2024 — minus animals

Attending the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus was a cherished yearly ritual throughout my childhood, and I faithfully covered its…

By Seth Kubersky

Sep 22, 2023

Feld Entertainment previews the new Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. The circus premieres in Louisiana in September ahead of a January 2024 Amway Center engagement.

23 scenic hiking trails to explore in the Orlando area

As Central Florida looks forward to some hopefully cooler weather this autumn, it's time to start planning all the outdoor activities you…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Sep 14, 2023

Twin Oaks Conservation Area
2001 Macy Island Road, Kissimmee
This grassy trail is perfect for the less experienced hikers, although it is geared toward all abilities. Along the 1.9-mile path, hikers are almost guaranteed to spot plenty of birds throughout the tall grasses and oak trees that line the board walk trail.

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