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Local indie duo SALES hosts album release show at Will’s Pub tonight
Because these days it’s such an incredible leap of faith to release vinyl on an independent scale, we feel almost obligated to highlight local indie/electronic duo SALES’ release show tonight as a worthy outing. SALES will be marking the release of their self-titled LP on this oh-so-special day of the year with a show at…
25 Years Later: This Mortal Coil – ‘Blood’
Only a small handful of record labels have ever been so successful at defining a sonic/stylistic approach that the label’s name is used as shorthand to describe that very approach. And, of those labels, an even smaller number had the artistic confidence to routinely rearrange members of its roster into new “bands” in order to…
Power 95.3’s DJ Nasty to join Beyonce on Formation world tour
DJ Nasty, the Orlando-based producer and Power 95.3 radio personality, has just scored the gig of the year. He will be joining Beyonce on her Formation world tour, alongside DJ Khaled, on all the North American dates. Floridians can see him do his thing on the April 27th show in Miami at Marlins Park and the April 29th…
‘Jeb! The Musical’ is here and it’s hilarious
Some people who have way too much creativity and time on their hands invented the best thing to come out of the 2016 presidential campaign: “Jeb! The Musical.” The musical about the former Florida governor’s failed presidential aspirations is a full-length parody of “Hamilton,” the Pulitzer-Prize winning musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton by…
Florida can’t block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, feds say
A key federal health agency on Tuesday notified Florida and other states that they may not ban Medicaid funding for family-planning services at clinics that also offer elective abortions. That likely blocks a controversial provision of a new Florida abortion law (HB 1411) signed last month by Gov. Rick Scott. The sweeping legislation —- sponsored…
Soul singer Maxwell announces upcoming Orlando show
R&B and neo-soul star Maxwell has announced a show at the Dr. Phillips Center as part of his SUMMERS’ 2016 nationwide tour. The show will take place in the Walt Disney Theater on Wednesday, August 3rd. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, April 22nd, at 10 am (call in to work that morning). Maxwell…
Senate candidates agree to only use questions from the internet for upcoming UCF debate
Ever wanted to be a debate moderator? Now’s your chance, sort of. On Monday, April 25, U.S. Senate hopefuls Democratic Rep. Alan Grayson and Republican Rep. David Jolly have agreed to participate in a debate with questions proposed and selected by online users. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the live debate will take place at…
Cocoa Beach residents upset after artist’s Earth Day beach art doubled as sea turtle death trap
Residents of Cocoa Beach, Florida, are upset after an artist’s Earth Day sand sculpture created a deadly obstacle for endangered sea turtle hatchlings. As part of the 28th Annual “Earth Work,” sand artist and Fort Lauderdale resident Todd Brittingham created a giant “Ouroborus” by digging trenches in the sand in front of the International Palms…
New study says 80 percent of Florida’s citrus trees are infected with deadly greening disease
Nothing is more iconic of Florida than the orange. But, a new survey has found that this state staple is under attack. According to ScienceDaily, Florida citrus growers say that as much as 80 percent of their trees are infected by the deadly greening disease, which is taking a huge chunk out of the states…
Florida man legally changes his name to Bruce Jenner to preserve its “heterosexual roots”
A security guard in Delray Beach, who claims to be very very hetrosexual, has changed his name to Bruce Jenner in order to preserve the name’s “heterosexual roots.” In light of Caitlyn Jenner’s recent transition, Mark Behar, a celebrity bodyguard who seems to exclusively wear clothing displaying his own face, hired Boca Raton PR firm…
Fire-breathing mermaid’s face catches fire during St. Augustine show
A Florida mermaid performer’s fire-breathing trick backfired after her face caught on fire during a show at Wolf’s Museum of Mystery in St. Augustine. Local 10 News reports Trina Mason, 24, was dressed in her mermaid costume and halfway into a water tank when she attempted the fire trick. A video shows that after she…
A very lost and confused alligator was caught on Fort Myers Beach last week
An extremely lost and confused alligator was caught by a Florida fisherman on Fort Myers Beach last week. The alligator, which normally prefers freshwater environments and should’ve known it had no business in the ocean, was hooked in front of a large crowd at the Neptune Resort last Friday, April 15. According to WFLA, Florida Fish…
Disney delays Earth Day debut for Rivers of Light show, announces other activities
Although Disney has announced that Animal Kingdom will host a “Party for the Planet” this Earth Day, the new Rivers of Light show will not be part of the festivities. Originally, Disney announced that the new nighttime water and light show would debut on April 22, but a recent post on the Disney Parks Blog states…
Bob Iger’s favorite ice cream will be the next official Star Wars-themed dessert
Bob Iger’s favorite ice cream is now making its way to Orlando. After discovering the New York-based Ample Hills Creamery, Iger, the President of the Walt Disney Company, began personally mentoring the owners. That led to the small, 3 location ice creamer scoring the license for the official ice cream of Star Wars. The new…
Disney’s Osborne Lights may make a return, but in a new location and with a new name
Disney’s Hollywood Studios officially broke ground on the new Star Wars land recently but one item that we thought we had lost forever for the new land may not be gone after all. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights had its last ‘glowing’ this past winter but Magical Distractions has found some odd occurrences…
Federal court rejects Corrine Brown’s lawsuit against Florida redistricting
A federal court turned aside Democratic Congresswoman Corrine Brown’s legal fight to keep her current district intact, setting the stage for a campaign that will range from Tallahassee to Jacksonville. A three-judge panel based in Tallahassee unanimously ruled against Brown on Monday, saying she could not prove that a new east-west configuration of her district…
Orlando City Council approves use of civil citations for small amounts of pot
Orlando City Commissioners approved 4-3 an initiative to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, giving police officers the discretion to issue civil citations instead of arresting people. The ordinance makes possessing 20 grams or less of pot a violation of city code. The civil penalties for receiving a citation can range from $50…
Tourists capture rare footage of great white shark off Florida Keys
Last weekend, a boat filled with snorkeling tourists captured video of a massive great white shark off the coast of the Florida Keys, a sighting that’s considered pretty rare. The 10-12 foot super predator was spotted in Alligator Reef, near Islamorada on Saturday afternoon, April 16, reports the Miami Herald. This sight is considered a…
National survey: Publix is second only to Wegmans in customer satisfaction
In a bit of news that put us in mind of the iconic Avis “We Try Harder” ad campaign, Market Information announced Friday that a survey of 10,000 shoppers nationwide placed Central Florida’s own Publix Supermarkets in the second spot overall for customer loyalty. New York-based Wegmans Food Markets beat Publix for No. 1, and…
Orlando Weekly interviews Mark Duplass at the 2016 Florida Film Festival
Liv Jones gets the lowdown on Togetherness, National Sibling Day, pro sleep tips, and how to keep it cheap from the forever-indie filmmaker Mark Duplass at the 2016 Florida Film Festival. Related Stories
There’s a rumor that Tower of Terror will soon be getting a bar
Themed bars are all the rage in local theme parks right now. At Disney World, we’ve seen new themed bars open to massive crowds at Disney’s Polynesia Village Resort and Disney Springs, while Universal has themed bars in both Harry Potter areas, the Simpsons area and at the Cabana Bay Resort. Animal Kingdom recently saw…
Children’s folk songs get a creative update at the next In-Between Series at Avalon Island
There’s a certain fierce glee in digging up a gem at a yard sale; it feels like winning. But most of us stop there, clutching our prize in our hot little hands, whether it’s a vintage tube amp or a genuine Pucci minidress or a treasured book half-remembered from childhood. For violinist Sarah Morrison (Obliterati),…
Florida Film Festival presents 2016 awards Saturday, wraps Sunday night
The 25th annual Florida Film Festival presented its awards Saturday night at the Enzian Theater in Maitland, with The Other Kids taking home the Grand Jury Award for best narrative feature and Honey Buddies picking up the audience award. Left on Purpose won the Grand Jury Award for best documentary feature while the audience picked…
Palm Beach zookeeper dies after tiger attack
A Palm Beach zookeeper died at the hospital after she was attacked by a male Malayan tiger at the Palm Beach Zoo. The Palm Beach Post reports Stacey Konwiser, 37, was in the tigers’ nighthouse at the Palm Beach Zoo when she was attacked. Naki Carter, a spokesperson for the zoo, tells the Post that Konwiser…
Lie-spotting in our farm to table world: How local is that “local” dish really?
The restaurant world has been set into a tizzy by Laura Reiley’s exposé in the Tampa Bay Times (“Farm to Fable,” April 13) on unscrupulous practices by restaurants who claim their ingredients are locally sourced. Reiley spent two months digging into the meat and produce sources of several Tampa restaurants, only to confirm what many of…
SeaWorld releases intense POV video of new Mako hypercoaster
SeaWorld’s much anticipated hypercoaster made its first trek along the tracks this week in preparation for its public debut June 10. The car didn’t fly off during the ride, so we guess it was successful. The run had the coaster racing through nine air-time hills, capping at 73 mph and reaching heights of 200 feet,…
Rick Scott vetoes bill that would help poor Floridians get dental care
In spite of the unanimous support from Republicans and Democrats in the Florida Legislature, Gov. Rick Scott vetoed a measure that would have provided grants for dentists to open private practices in the state’s medically underserved areas. House Bill 139, sponsored by Rep. Travis Cummings, R-Orange Park, and Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, would create a…
Review: The Puppet Man brings sonic shocks to the Florida Film Festival
Short horror film The Puppet Man, currently making the film festival rounds (including a recent Sundance engagement), is part of this year’s round of “Midnight Shorts” at the Florida Film Festival. The film directed by Jacqueline Castel (known for video work with Zola Jesus and Soft Moon) and produced by Sacred Bones Records, has the irresistible…
Disney Springs is about to open Orlando’s most impressive shopping district
The transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs will see its biggest step forward yet on May 15. On that day, the Town Center, the last of the four major themed districts and the only one to be fully designed specifically for Disney Springs, will open. This brand new section of Disney Springs will feature…
Republicans are actually considering Tim Tebow for vacant Jacksonville seat
With the recent retire announcement of Jacksonville Rep. Ander Crenshaw, Republicans are willing to throw just about anyone into the election ring—even ex-NFL quarterback Tim Tebow. Conservative website Red Alert Politics has been ramping up support for Tebow as a legitimate political candidate over the past two days. “Not only has he been a hero…
Music culture beacon Timucua White House goes before City on Tuesday, needs local support to keep operating
On Tuesday (April 19) at 8:30 am, the local cultural treasure that is the Timucua Arts White House stands trial is due to appear in the principal’s office City Council Chambers. Since 2000, eminent music figure Benoit Glazer has been hosting intimate music and cultural events at his family’s south downtown home, which expanded into a beautifully…
Gov. Rick Scott vetoes controversial alimony bill
Gov. Rick Scott vetoed a controversial measure that would have overhauled Florida’s alimony laws. The bill would have altered the way courts determine alimony by giving judges guidelines to decide alimony payments, limit the duration of alimony to recipients, eliminate “lifetime” alimony. The bill also eliminated guidelines for marriages that lasted more than 20 years encouraging…
Rick Scott signs bill allowing parents to transfer kids to any public school
A wide-ranging education bill dealing with everything from funding for high-performing universities to school membership in athletic associations was signed into law Thursday by Gov. Rick Scott. The 160-page measure (HB 7029), which ended up almost three times as long as its original version, was approved by lawmakers on the last day of this year’s…
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett brings prog-rock chops to the Plaza Live
The general consensus among those who harbor opinions about Genesis is that the band lost its way when Peter Gabriel left the band and Phil Collins stepped up to the mic to replace him. But that discounts two good-to-great Genesis albums released after Gabriel left (A Trick of the Tail and Wind & Wuthering); those…
Tom and Dan celebrate their seventh anniversary with a free party at the Beacham
Seven years ago, when Tom Vann and Daniel Dennis of WTKS 104.1’s “Monsters in the Morning” decided to try their hand at the podcast game, they couldn’t have predicted the massive show of support they wound up receiving from fans. “A Mediocre Time With Tom and Dan” quickly rose to become the No. 1 local…
It won’t cost you a lot of cheddar to get your fill of gouda at the Florida Cheese Festival
No one knows who invented cheese; some archaeologists presume that it was a happy accident resulting from using animal stomachs to store milk. But whoever that lucky shepherd was, we owe them a debt of gratitude. Without cheese, life just wouldn’t be the same: no pizza, no mac & cheese, no mozzarella sticks, no grilled…
Chefs Kathleen Blake and Melissa Kelly team up for Earth Day dinner at the Rusty Spoon, April 22
As the finale to the Rusty Spoon’s fifth-anniversary celebration, chefs and longtime friends Kathleen Blake (chef-owner of the Rusty Spoon) and Melissa Kelly, chef-owner of Primo at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes (as well as the flagship Primo in Rockland, Maine), are teaming up to celebrate local ingredients from Central Florida on Friday, April 22, at…
Annual Manual 2016: SODO
South of the East-West Expressway, the neighborhoods that make up the Downtown South area – Wadeview Park, Delaney Park, Conway Gardens, Dover Shores – are largely residential. The allure: exciting architecture, sybaritic green spaces and #thatskylinetho. VENUE Since 2000, the Timucua Arts Foundation has brought international artists and musicians to Orlando to perform. Concerts take…
Annual Manual 2016: Mills 50
It’s possible to eat a different Asian cuisine every night of the week in Mills 50, formerly known as ViMi. Feast on noodle soup and dumplings, of course, but don’t miss the tacos, craft coffee and cocktails that also pepper this strip of foodie heaven. COFFEE SHOP Order a flat white and settle into the mid-century surroundings…
Annual Manual 2016: Audubon Park
Sandwiched between Mills 50 and Baldwin Park, Audubon Park’s short stretch is packed full of character and characters. Beer parlors, hipster haunts and foodie landmarks make the spot. PERSON On the corner of Winter Park Road and Corrine Drive is Big Daddy’s Roadhouse, where karaoke is the main event and happy hour stretches from doors-open till…
3 quick and easy day trips for when you need to get out of town
MOUNT DORA The historic town has long been prized for its many antique stores – the streets of the downtown area are lined with shops full of collectibles, and nearby Renninger’s (20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora, 352-383-3141, renningers.net) holds Antique Extravaganzas three times per year, welcoming vintage and antique dealers from around the country.…
Annual Manual 2016: Winter Park
All at once uptight (no more burger joints!) and down-to-earth (wanna go get a burger?), Winter Park is the college town that isn’t a college town. Park Avenue is prime for shopping and celeb spotting; Hannibal Square can host a hell of a pub crawl if you time it right – they stop serving alcohol…
It’s tough, but here’s how to get around Orlando without a car
Orlando is a car city, there’s no getting around it – it can be time-consuming, inconvenient or expensive to get where you want to be if you don’t have the use of an automobile. But slowly the city is making strides in the area of public transit, adding commuter train SunRail to the long-established Lynx…
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Annual Manual 2016: UCF
Cheap eats and cheaper beer lace the outline of the student stronghold, but there are gems to be found like natural beauty, innovative sips and UCF’s MFA programs, which have reinvigorated Orlando’s literary and fine arts communities. RESTAURANT In the realm of college jobs, tossing 3-foot pizzas at pie giant Lazy Moon on University Boulevard…
Welcome to the 2016 edition of Orlando Weekly’s Annual Manual
Orlando and its surrounding areas are full of venues, events, activities and shops, and while we cover them on a week-to-week basis, this is our attempt at highlighting a year’s worth of cool stuff. Inside, you’ll find useful lists of museums, bars and clubs, consignment shops, date ideas and more, along with a breakdown of…
7 essential late night Orlando eats
Or early morning munchies
Refresh your wardrobe and recoup some cash at Orlando’s resale shops
Investment pieces
Here’s where to find unique and one-of-a-kind local gifts
Knickknacks, baubles, gewgaws, tchotchkes, bibelots and whatnot
10 great ideas for the perfect date night in Orlando
Let’s go out
Annual Manual 2016: Ivanhoe Village
The Ivanhoe exit was the first casualty of I-4 Ultimate, but that hasn’t stopped shoppers and eaters from rallying around the lake and its bars, restaurants, bakeries and retail stores, both brand-new and long-established. PASTRY Flaky, buttery perfection comes in the form of a croissant at the German bakery Backhaus. Run, don’t walk, tomorrow morning. Other…
13 Orlando Weekly parties that need to be on your radar
Bite30 A monthlong celebration of the best food Central Florida has to offer, with special prix fixe menus at each participating restaurant. June 1-30, 2016, multiple locations, bite30.com Bite Night Bite Night transforms the historic Orchid Garden Ballroom into a foodie wonderland featuring samples from more than 20 of Orlando’s best-loved chefs and restaurants. June 27,…
Annual Manual 2016: Thornton Park
Historic homes and cobblestone streets are the markers of this neighborhood. All at once walkable, quaint and cosmopolitan, it’s what other big-city-dwellers think Orlando lacks. Joke’s on them. DESSERT Beyond the macarons and laminated pastries and rows of quiches is a tiny treat worth trying. Canneles at Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe on Washington Street…
Annual Manual 2016: Downtown
Far from being just businesspeople by day and sloshers come nightfall, Orlando’s downtown district is full of fine dining, fine arts and culture centered around Lake Eola’s fountain.person PERSON Named as a James Beard Award Foundation semifinalist this year for the third time since 2013, chef Kathleen Blake of the Rusty Spoon has set the…
Orlando’s bars, clubs and live music venues go above and beyond the moment the sun goes down
In the heart of Orlando, those in the know snicker at the fools who believe theme parks are our city’s main draw. With bars, clubs and live music venues that go above and beyond the moment the sun goes down, locals know the truly treasurable Orlando experiences are encountered in more genuinely fun spots –…
Whether you’re a fan or an athlete, there are plenty of ways to stay sporty in Orlando
Central Florida was made for the sports enthusiasts – during most of the year, the weather is perfect for hiking, running, biking and kayaking, and when it’s not, we have plenty of sports teams you can cheer on as a spectator. Biking and hiking Cady Way Trail Entrance is 1/4 mile north of State Road…
Annual Manual 2016: College Park
With street names like Harvard, Vassar and Yale, it’s no surprise that College Park is Orlando’s most expensive neighborhood per square foot. Luckily, there’s no dearth of affordable dining, sports bars and unbeatable brunches. BUILDING The Art Deco architecture of Miami somehow made its way up to Orlando, and College Park has some of the…
Here’s where to explore and experience Orlando’s vibrant arts scene
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park | 407-647-6294 | polasek.org The Czech artist’s former residence is now a gallery, surrounded by gorgeous lakeside gardens full of his bronze sculptures. Anita S. Wooten Gallery Valencia College East Campus | 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail 407-582-2298 | valenciacollege.edu Valencia students…
20 essential upcoming events that every Orlandoan should have on their calendar
April Fiesta in the Park April 2-3, 2016, Lake Eola Park, North Eola Drive and East Washington Street, fiestainthepark.com Wander around Lake Eola and check out food, live music, and arts and crafts from tons of vendors. Florida Film Festival April 8-17, 2016, Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-629-1088, floridafilmfestival.com Whether you’re a…
Fight for $15 protesters take over International Drive
At least 200 people marched down International Drive Thursday afternoon to let Orlando’s tourists and residents know one thing: “We can’t survive on $8.05.” The group was part of thousands of workers striking in 300 U.S. cities for a $15 minimum wage and a union. In Florida, Miami, Hollywood, Tampa and West Palm Beach also…
Watch this massive Florida gator eat a much smaller, weaker gator
In typical Florida fashion, many locals were at Lakeland’s Circle B Bar Reserve Wednesday, April 13, to witness an 11- or 12-foot alligator make a smaller gator its breakfast. Photographer Octavia Heart was looking for ospreys when she stumbled upon the gator-on-gator action. She estimates that the smaller gator was 7 feet long. “I watched him for about…
Universal Orlando brings ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ to Halloween Horror Nights 2016
Hold onto your limbs: Everyone’s favorite chainsaw-wielding cannibal, Leatherface, will be returning to Halloween Horror Nights this year. Universal Orlando has announced that the first house of HHN 26 will be based around classic 1974 horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. “As creators of Halloween Horror Nights, we have the privilege of bringing to life…
Pompano Beach resident determined to float across the ocean in a bubble
A resident of Pompano Beach is determined to float across the sea to Bermuda in his homemade “hydro pod” bubble next week. Reza Baluchi started his adventure on Wednesday, but the wind pushed him back to shore, according to the Sun Sentinel. On Thursday, Baluchi told the Sun Sentinel that he is going to wait…
Study films Florida’s I-95 and singles out every single distracted driver
Distracted driving is often described in statistics. One research agency decided to change that and provide a visual example by filming a stretch of I-95 in South Florida. SR22agency.com, an organization that conducts original auto research and provides drivers with auto insurance information, recently set up cameras over the highway and filmed for 20 minutes,…
Politico: Trump campaign manager will not be prosecuted
The state attorney’s office of Palm Beach County won’t prosecute Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, for battery, sources tell Politico. Jupiter Police filed misdemeanor battery charges against Lewandowski after former Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields alleged he grabbed her arm and pulled forcefully when she tried to ask Trump a question at…
Rick Scott signs trimmed tax cut plan into law
Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday signed a trimmed-down package of tax cuts that will permanently eliminate a sales tax on manufacturing equipment and set up a three-day tax “holiday” for back-to-school shoppers. However, the signing came with less flourish than might have been expected for one of Scott’s top priorities during the recent legislative session.…
Park Ave CDs has a full slate of fun things for Record Store Day line-standers
Record Store Day is upon us again, and while, yes, we are sympathetic to the critiques of the event (shutting smaller labels out of pressing plants for a good portion of the year, eBay scum flipping exclusives immediately), it’s still pretty fun. Especially with Park Ave CDs leading the charge with a slate of creative…
Maximino anchors Illuminated Paths showcase at the Space Station
This Space Station show marks the last date of a brief but ambitious Illuminated Paths Showcase tour up and down the East Coast, both starting and ending in Florida. The tour is in conjunction with Broken Machine Films, the visual sibling to IP, a purveyor of strange and stunning projections and films built up from…
Married photo team Formento+Formento open sexy cinematic exhibit at Snap
Husband-and-wife creative powerhouses BJ and Richeille Formento aren’t your average couple. For more than a decade, the duo have traveled all over with their Siamese cat family in their 1969 Airstream, shooting photographs that have been described as a cross between David Lynch and Edward Hopper. They’ve shown at Art Basel Miami Beach and the…
Orlando Mayor: Decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana ‘protects the futures’ of youth
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says the proposed measure to decriminalize the possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana gives police officers the option to issue civil citations and helps “protect the futures of our young people.” Dyer spoke with Orlando Police Chief John Mina and Korey Wheeler of Organize Now about the proposed ordinance,…
Dawes carries full house like a soft folk-rock breeze, Hiss Golden Messenger captivates (The Social)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND There’s nothing especially sexy about Los Angeles band Dawes. Sure, there’s a good bit of current interest in slightly indie updates of soft folk-rock, but it’s not like it’s going to spark an orgy or anything. In defiance of that seeming nonstarter, however, they managed to really own the night at their…
Commissioner Sheehan wants Lake Eola swan thief prosecuted to ‘fullest extent of the law’
Late Monday night, six baby swans were stolen from Lake Eola Park and Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan is “just furious” about it. “This is a crime against all of Orlando, and this will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Sheehan posted on Facebook. “Anyone with information is encouraged to report any suspicious…
Florida Fish and Wildlife wants to hold another bear hunt
Armed with updated data showing a “robust” and growing black-bear population, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working to hold another bear hunt. Commission Chairman Brian Yablonski on Wednesday directed staff and commissioners to prepare to discuss during a June meeting how the hunt could be managed. A commission spokeswoman said later that a…
25 free concerts in Orlando this week (4/13-4/19)
Wednesday April 13 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints Of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Oriented Music Group Open Jam 10:45 pm at St. Matthew’s Tavern, 1300 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. Terrapin Sound Czech Pilsner Launch…
Free Will Astrology (4/13/16)
ARIES (March 21-April 19) “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free,” said novelist Ralph Ellison. Would you consider making that a paramount theme in the coming weeks? Will you keep it in the forefront of your mind, and be vigilant for juicy clues that might show up in the experiences headed your way?…
Gimme Shelter (4/13/16)
Are you looking to add a playful pup to your family? Adopt Bruster! Bruster (A345555) is a 1-year-old dog who is looking for his forever family. He is very playful and has lots of energy! Bruster loves to run around outside. He also loves treats, and he knows how to sit in exchange for one.…
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This Little Underground: Sadistik upends rap convention, Savage Imperial Death March Tour champions heavy individuality
Some weeks, a theme miraculously emerges. This week, it’s the reward of being original, even weird. THE BEAT Seattle alt-rapper Sadistik (April 6, Backbooth) is one of the modern renegades demolishing rap conventions while keeping it real even by rigid old-school metrics. The guy may sport gear like a Cannibal Holocaust shirt and look more…
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Thursday, 14 Amber Tamblyn LITERARY Although you might recognize Emmy-nominated actress Amber Tamblyn from her work on television shows like House or Joan of Arcadia, this Hollywood hotshot doesn’t just perform other people’s words; she writes her own. Tamblyn has had three acclaimed collections of poetry published since 2005. Join her as she reads from…
Picks This Week: Fox Fest, Kronos Quartet, Immortal Bird and more
21 Savage Up-and-coming Atlanta rapper 21 Savage’s songs are dark and disorienting, with unremittingly grim street reportage wrapped up in murky, slurred and nightmarish grooves. 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the Social, $20-$25 Immortal Bird Chicago’s IB vomits forth a pleasing hybrid of powerhouse early-’90s FL death metal, augmented with influences from grindcore, black…
Delays at local super-resto DoveCote, Bavaro’s picks up a real Neapolitan pizzaiolo, plus more in our weekly food roundup
Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana has secured the services of Giulio Abussi, a Neapolitan pizzaiolo who could be the best in the city. The pizza and pasta house is set to open an outpost in St. Pete next month and one in Lake Nona later this year. OPENING DoveCote, the highly anticipated brasserie from Clayton Miller (Food…
Live Active Cultures goes to Hollywood to cover its third Wizarding World of Harry Potter premiere
Harry Potter may have battled boggarts and bested a basilisk, but last week I did the Boy Who Lived one better by surviving my third Wizarding World grand opening. Following Universal Orlando’s record-breaking debuts of Hogsmeade in 2010 and Diagon Alley in 2014, Universal Studios Hollywood became the latest theme park to sport a J.K.…
Forward-thinking cocktails and no password required at Herman’s Loan Office
Herman’s Loan Office 22 W. Pine St., 407-649-0000 After work or after hours? Somewhere in between. It’s not a raucous late-night party crowd, but the bar doesn’t open until 8 p.m. most nights. Beer/wine or liquor too? There’s a small beer selection, but liquor is the star here. Sorry, oenophiles: no wine. Check all that…
The runup to the 25th annual Orlando Fringe heats up, sad news about a local stagesmith, plus more performing arts news
We’re still 30-ish days away from the 2016 Orlando Fringe, but the runup to the 25th annual festival is already well underway; the first preview performance was April 4 at the Venue. In its second year as a “bring your own venue,” Blue Star’s stage (confusingly dubbed Fringe’s Black Venue) is hosting a hand-picked lineup…
Opening in Orlando: Barbershop: The Next Cut and Criminal
Barbershop: The Next Cut Both of the previous Barbershop movies were lots of fun, but the second one was that rare sequel that’s superior to its predecessor in every way. It was an entertaining, insightful meditation on the true problems facing our so-called inner cities, and an examination of the pressures that modern-day mom-and-pop businesses…
