Herman Lindsey can tell you what it’s like to wait for a turn with death. After being sentenced to die in 2006, he was put on Florida’s death row in 2007, and sat caged inside a plain, box-like cell at the old, dusty state prison in Raiford, where winter and summer temperatures seemed harsher inside…
Craving a cookie for your recent streak of successfully completed routines and somewhat acceptable parental habits? Know that you won’t receive it from the societal barometer and eye-raising genius Chris Rock when he digs into Orlando for two separate nights of abrasive and humorous critiques concerning the polarizing world that surrounds us today. The Saturday Night Live alum’s first nationwide tour in nearly a decade comes hot off the heels of his signing of a contract with Netflix…
Likes for pies: The newest location of Blaze Pizza will give away 11-inch pizzas between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, to customers who show they’ve recently liked or followed the store on Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Blaze offers customized pizzas, assembled and fired on order. They’re popular among the veggie crowd…
No, the Hideaway is not hiding marijuana throughout the property – any of those kinds of buds you find are completely coincidental. But they do have a tradition of hiding prizes good for free beer and booze around the patio, bar and parking lot. So it’s just like the egg hunts you remember from childhood…
Tell your mom you’re sick and play hooky from the family Easter gathering to hit up this non-family-friendly Easter tradition. Take your communion from the Bloody Mary bar and brunch buffet before hunting for Easter eggs secluded around the Lamb. Then enter an egg toss with a partner. It’ll be more fun if you’re drunk.…
The Blacklist Babes celebrate their anniversary with a show at the Falcon. Combining traditional burlesque performances with comedy and live music, the Blacklist Babes have carved out a unique niche in the sometimes saturated burlesque scene. And they’re the only troupe we know of to have the balls to pull off a “Sexy Harambe” routine.…
Nerd Nite returns to the sympathetic confines of the Geek Easy this month. Rack up a buzz drinking craft beer while getting schooled on topics like how to deal with human waste in zero gravity, debunking stereotypes about black men, and how to spot bad science in depictions of reptiles in entertainment. 7-10 p.m. Thursday;…
Convention season is upon us, and this year’s slate starts off with a jump into hyperspace. Star Wars Celebration, a recurring convention (though not necessarily annual) devoted to all things Star Wars, lands at the Orange County Convention Center for the first time since 2012. This iteration of the convention marks both the 40th anniversary…
The city of Orlando is trying to strike a deal with the owners of the West Art District to keep its artwork after the buildings were cited for violating the city’s mural policy. The owners of the buildings at 1011 W. Central Blvd. were supposed to appear Wednesday, April 12, before Orlando’s code enforcement board, which…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson might be known for skidding and drifting across movie screens in Fast and Furious movies, but he better brush up on his dad jokes for his next film project. On Monday, April 10, Johnson surprised visitors on Magic Kingdom’s Jungle Cruise ride while doing “research” for his new movie. According to…
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a 1-year-old female cat was found last Tuesday in Hendry County, Florida, on a rural road. This is tenth panther killed this year. Seven of the deaths were vehicle-related. The panther’s remains are being transported to a facility in Gainesville where an autopsy will be performed. A…
Central Florida State Attorney Aramis Ayala is suing Gov. Rick Scott in federal and state courts over her removal from nearly two dozen death-penalty cases, including the high-profile case of accused cop-killer Markeith Loyd. Ayala filed lawsuits Tuesday in federal court and the Florida Supreme Court challenging Scott’s authority to strip her office from handling…
One of Seminole County’s main tourist attractions, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, has been giving visitors an up-close look at exotic wild animals for decades. It’s due for an update. On Tuesday, April 11, zoo officials submitted a $85 million master renovation plan to county commissioners. The plan spans 20 years and would call…
The full performance schedule has been released for this year’s Wanee Festival in Live Oak, Florida. The headliners for this year include Cody and Luther Dickinson with the Freight Train (Wednesday), Blackberry Smoke and DJ Logic (Thursday), Bob Weir and Widespread Panic (Friday), Trey Anastasio and Pink Talking Fu (Saturday). Check out the schedule here.…
Local fixture DJ Nigel John holds court at his “Slowburn” night in the noir-y Herman’s Loan Office space with an off-the-cuff, vinyl-heavy mix of hip-hop, funk, and dance music of all stripes. Slowburn starts at 9:30 p.m. tonight at Herman’s Loan Office. No cover. Related Stories
With the 2018 election hastily approaching, the National Republican Congressional Committee has commissioned an ad campaign aimed at recently elected U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida’s District 7. The billboard has been erected in Winter Park, Murphy’s hometown, at the intersection of Fairbanks and I-4 and addresses her support for the Affordable Healthcare Act. “Stephanie…
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency across the state following the recent outbreak of wildfires. On April 11, Scott issued Executive Order 17-120, which declared a state of emergency because of the wildfires and the potential risk for more brought on by Florida’s severe dry conditions in the coming months. Over…
Like a bar tab that never closes, President Donald Trump’s costly visits to Florida keep adding up, and as usual local taxpayers are the ones that have to foot the bill. According to the Palm Beach Post, Trump’s four-day visit to Mar-a-Lago last weekend, which included a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, cost Palm Beach…
Universal might have Duff Beer in their Simpsons Springfield U.S.A. area, but Florida theme parks may be looking to have real beer companies gain a larger than ever presence in their parks. A new proposed bill, SB 388, would allow brewers to sponsors attractions and events at major theme parks, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The…
The Orlando Sentinel was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist in the “Breaking News Reporting” category for its coverage of the mass shooting that left 49 people dead and countless injured at the gay nightclub Pulse last summer. “We are honored to have been named a finalist in the Pulitzer Prize’s breaking news reporting category for…
West Art District near Downtown Orlando is facing a potentially existential crisis: City Hall cites an ordinance violation that may require the District’s owners to remove all of the artwork on the property, effectively undoing months of artistic progress. The art district is apparently in violation of section 30A.36(D) in the Code of the City…
Protecting President Donald Trump during his golfing stints at Mar-a-Lago every other week is costing Palm Beach County a pretty penny, so officials have drummed up a way to get that money back by levying a special tax on the property. The Associated Press reports Trump’s Florida visits have cost local taxpayers almost $2 million…
Florida game officials will get an update next week on the state’s growing black bear population, a discussion animal-rights supporters contend is a first step toward holding a hunt later this year. A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff update that will be presented April 19 at the Florida Public Safety Institute in Havana…
Sen. Marco Rubio will be offered yet another chance to display his impressive constituent-eluding skills when a town hall meeting occurs with or without him later this week in Maitland. The meeting, organized by Indivisible Central Florida, is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Maitland Civic Center, and will…
Dangerously precise Orlando band Arms crafts a heavy, dizzying sound that nods maniacally at Botch and even Nile. Come get disoriented when they play downtown tonight. Arms play 64 North tonight with Fero Lux, In Angles and Rising Cadence at 8 p.m. There is a $5 suggested donation. BLACKOUT by Arms Related Stories
Two Florida congressmen have proposed a bill that would make it easier for patients and researchers to get marijuana by classifying it differently from illegal drugs on the federal level. U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, and Darren Soto, D-Orlando, have joined to push for a bipartisan measure that would move cannabis from being…
You may want to lay off the horn while driving in Florida. The Trace, a nonprofit news organization that covers gun issues, released a recent study that tallies the nation’s gun-related road rage occurrences from January of 2014 to December of 2016. According to the report, 1,300 road rage incidents ended in gun violence across…
Overhead bridge construction on Interstate 4 has led to the permanent closing of two of Orlando’s most-used downtown parking lots. City lots 9 and 10, which sit beneath I-4 between Pine Street and Washington Avenue, were forever closed on Monday, leaving the motorists who regularly use them to search elsewhere for a parking spot. The…
It should come as no surprise that the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is being compared to ISIS after posting a recent video showing Sheriff Peyton Grinnell, flanked by hyper-militarized officers, saying he’ll be tough on heroin dealers. The video is completely insane. While an ominous soundtrack plays in the background, the camera slowly zooms in on…
Orlando ice cream lovers rejoice: Blue Bunny has launched a gourmet ice cream sandwich truck right here in the City Beautiful. The Blue Bunny Truck, which offers customizable ice cream sandwiches, has begun hopping around multiple events throughout Tampa, Phoenix and Orlando. The sweet sandwiches include two options of ice cream flavors, four different cookie…
Prepare to “Feel the Bern” once again – Vermont senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is officially heading to Florida. On April 17, Sanders will begin an eight-state rally with DNC Chair Tom Perez in an effort to regain footing for the Democratic party in “red” and “purple” states, the Tampa Bay Times reports. The rallies…
When running through a list of things Orlando’s downtown district desperately needs for those of us who work and play here, a proper drug store, where workers who came to the office sick can quickly grab a bag of Ricola drops, nears the top of the list. Up until now, the closest thing is the…
With new attractions coming to Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and more than likely Epcot before Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021, one park still seems to be missing out in the celebration. The Magic Kingdom has yet to see any major updates going into 2021. Many of the new shows rolling out now will…
As the privately funded Brightline higher-speed train is still years away from connecting Orlando to Miami, there’s now another proposal to link our two metro areas. Hyperloop One, a California-based company, is attempting to commercialize the reduced pressure tube-based train system that Elon Musk first proposed back in 2013. With projects in the early phases…
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 Von Nacht. Von Nacht is playing Uncle Lou’s Sunday, April 16, with Lore and Grave Gnosis. Just the facts: Who’s in the band?I play all the instruments for this project.…
Everyone knows House of Blues and what they do… mostly. What many don’t realize is that HOB partners with organizations like the Music Forward Foundation to make possible a bunch of programs that groom and promote youth for careers in music. On Tuesday (April 11), the fruits of its latest annual, open-call young artist incubator, Bringing…
The 19th annual Sarasota Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend with an awards and red-carpet ceremony at the Sarasota Opera House and appearances by Rosanna Arquette, Kenny Anderson, Aisha Tyler, Stanley Tucci and Diane Lane. The last three also participated in “conversation with” Q&A sessions at the Florida Studio Theatre. John Trengove’s The Wound…
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs delivered her state-of-the-county address today, jointly unveiling an effort with some of Orlando’s top chefs and tourism bureau Visit Orlando to create Orlando’s “signature dish.” “We are becoming quite the foodie place to be, and most people still don’t know that,” said Jacobs regarding the culinary initiative. Jacobs likens the search…
A Florida prosecutor found “no reasonable suspicion” that Attorney General Pam Bondi did anything wrong when she asked for and received a $25,000 political contribution from President Donald Trump, all while investigating alleged fraud at Trump University. Yeah, we couldn’t say that with a straight face either. The Associated Press reports State Attorney Stephen Russell…
Osceola County was blindsided last night by the untimely passing of Frank Attkisson, the former mayor of Kissimmee, who was killed after being hit by a car while riding his bike. Attkisson, 61, was cycling down Kissimmee Park Road near Lake Tohopekaliga around 7 p.m. on Thursday evening when he was hit from behind by…
The rain has given us a rare sight! Rafts of ants in @UFNATL #UFBugs pic.twitter.com/cMKQ3h1n1t — UF/IFAS Entomology (@UFEntomology) April 4, 2017 Seeing a couple of fire ants on the sidewalk might make you wary, but thousands on them rafting over bodies of water is basically a scene out of a horror movie. The University…
The University of Central Florida is the nation’s second largest university, which means it has a huge talent pool of innovative artists just waiting to be discovered. UCF Celebrates the Arts puts these talented students in the spotlight. The annual showcase features an interactive exhibition with student artwork and performances, offering a blend of different…
Brace yourselves, food enthusiasts and art lovers. Chef Patrick Tramontana, executive chef at Antonio’s La Fiamma in Maitland, has your number. Since Food Arts magazine closed in 2014, appetizer-arrangers have been hard-pressed to find a place that pays attention to plating as an art. Tramontana’s Insta should help your hankering, though. The feed (@chefpatricktramontana) is…
Orange County was marked by economic growth and tourism milestones in 2016, but Mayor Teresa Jacobs says it was also defined by the massacre at the gay nightclub Pulse and the “culture of compassion” that arose after the tragedy. Speaking at the annual state of the county address, Jacobs says June 12, 2016, showed the…
An alleged sausage thief is behind bars today after he tried to escape police by jumping off of a bridge in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Fort Walton Beach Police told Northwest Florida Daily News that 41-year-old David Randall Bertram allegedly stole $10.38 worth of sausage from a Publix grocery store on Monday, April 3. After…
Fire crews are currently battling a 300-acre brush fire near International Drive and Daryl Carter Parkway. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to avoid the area, though there are no road closures. So far, two buildings at the Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort were evacuated as a precaution, though no injuries have been reported. Firefighters…
Florida is infamous for its savage sinkholes, but not all of these geological horror stories end in tragedy. On Tuesday, April 5, a veterinary rescue team at the University of Florida was able to save a pug named Cookie that had fallen into a 30-foot sinkhole while out on a walk on her Gainesville Farm.…
The House and Senate are in a stand-off, for now, about a controversial bill dealing with “stand your ground” self-defense cases. The two chambers have approved different versions of a proposal (SB 128) intended to shift a key burden of proof in “stand your ground” cases from defendants to prosecutors in pre-trial hearings. As the…
After the June 12 Pulse shooting, Orlando officials and emergency personnel decided something needed to be done for firefighters and medics responding to active crime scenes. This culminated in a plan that has equipped all Orlando Fire Department emergency vehicles with ballistic vests and helmets designed for firefighters and medics, reports the Orlando Sentinel. It…
Local indie rockers Hoyle are set to release their second album Jenny’s Room this weekend, and are throwing a party at Will’s Pub to mark the event. The songs on Jenny’s Room are bigger and more widescreen, with keening electronics and huge hooks that occasionally hearken back to prime ’80s synth-pop. Hoyle unveil their album…
The Wekiva Basin Brewing has submitted plans to the city of Sanford to construct a 3,500-square-foot brewery and tap room inside an old train depot at 212 W. 1st Street. The space will also include an open marketplace, called 1st Street Market, similar to Plant Street Market in Winter Garden. The project will include space for market vendors with…
Orlando Weekly restaurant critic Faiyaz Kara has long been celebrated for his creative turns of phrase – Esquire magazine can’t get enough of him, including him in their “Sampler” feature of reviews of the week at least three different times over the years. But only close readers know he’s not just a gimlet-eyed reviewer, he’s also…
Memphis-to-Calif. MC and former Raider Klan mainstay Xavier Wulf hits Orlando as part of his “Hollow Be They Squad” tour (genius moniker). Pro-tip: Check out the lush, Aphex Twin-sampling song by the same name. Xavier Wulf and Idontknowjeffery play Backbooth at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be picked up here (moving fast). Related Stories
Every day, guests at Disney’s Magic Kingdom will sit down along Main Street hours before a fireworks show, staking out prime positions. But when the show starts, it’s anything goes, something visitors always get upset about. A Michigan woman was arrested Wednesday, April 5, after she allegedly choked a high-school student who was blocking her…
Sonia Kennebeck’s impressive and furious documentary National Bird (executive-produced by Errol Morris and Wim Wenders) follows three military veterans who served in the U.S. drone program, and are now grappling with the guilt of the faceless killings they ordered or executed. Whereas it might be assumed that the video-game unreality of drone warfare – unmanned…
As the 1980s dawned, and most of the first-wave British punk bands were safely ensconced on major labels, punk renewed itself as a working-class phenomenon in the form of a radical, communal, art and music collective known as Crass, and immediately bands started springing up in their fiery wake. This was a more radicalized “anarcho-punk.”…
The Enzian Theater has submitted plans for an “interim review” to Maitland’s Development Review Committee, Maitland Communications Coordinator Shauna Moulton confirmed. “It is not a formal, planned development submittal but is for city comments relating to plan changes made to address concerns raised at the initial public hearing held in January of 2016,” Moulton says.…
A formal apology from the Legislature to the families of four black men accused of rape in 1949, two of whom were killed by law enforcement, began moving through the House on Thursday as lawmakers look to atone for one of the state’s notorious racial sins. The measure (HCR 631) would apologize to the families…
File under cool stuff we just learned: There’s a resort hidden away on the grounds of Disney that’s just for members of the armed services, where prices are kept low enough to allow military families to experience Disney even when their travel plans are made at the very last moment. Stars and Stripes magazine reported…
The third annual Babefest music/arts festival is set to happen in late May in St. Petersburg and a number of Orlando-based musicians and zine creators have been invited to participate. Billed as “Florida’s only woman-centered arts and activism festival,” this year’s Babefest will feature performances from Wet Nurse, the Pauses, and the Palmettes, while local…
Always wanted to try sangria in Spain? Have ein bier in Germany? What about take a shot of Jameson in Ireland? This weekend, you can have the opportunity to try premium drinks from those countries and many more without ever leaving Orlando at Drink Around the World. Once again, Wall Street Plaza teams up with…
Last night we were pretty surprised when Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, but not as surprised as this member of the Blue Man Group. Sandwiched between our mayor and Jimmy Fallon, this brave member of the Blue Man Group found himself in a very real “life comes at…
After nearly two years of construction, North Bumby Avenue between Colonial and Corrine Drive will fully open for traffic tomorrow. According to the City of Orlando, Bumby should be open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7. From the City of Orlando: The roadway was closed in Spring 2015 to facilitate the North Bumby Avenue…
Three Florida college students were given warnings by wildlife officials after they thought it would be hilarious to bring a dead alligator into their dorm room and snap some pictures of it. The News-Press reports the Florida Gulf Coast University students found the lifeless reptile on the side of the road and “thought it would be…
Venezuelan rockers and Latin Grammy contenders Viniloversus impress with a angular/catchy sound that calls to mind the Strokes and Franz Ferdinand, but with way more insatiable pop hunger. Viniloversus play DRIP tonight with Deaf Poets at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. Related Stories
A local rescue organization says a service dog in training is missing after running away during a screening at the Orlando International Airport. Furever Bully Love Rescue says Jess was at OIA on Wednesday with her foster owner when they made her take off her service dog vest and leash for a screening. The dog bolted…
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Clipping. with They Hate Change, The Social, April 3 Word is getting out about avant-garde hip-hop trio Clipping. Shit, your mom might’ve even heard about them since MC Daveed Diggs is an original cast member of Hamilton. But no vault in profile could make what they do mainstream. And their high-concept ambition has…
A bill that would shift a key burden of proof in “stand your ground” cases was approved Tuesday by a divided House, with Republicans saying it would restore the intent of the controversial self-defense law and Democrats arguing it would increase gun violence. The House voted 74-39 for the measure (SB 128), which is supported…
Hailin’ from the Holy City (Charleston, South Carolina), Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent of Shovels & Rope were friends before joining as bandmates, and bandmates before marrying and collaborating on the title of “parent.” In 2010, cameras began following the folk duo for the documentary The Ballad of Shovels and Rope, which chronicled their life…
On last night’s Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer squeezed his pliant, malleable body into a crammed phone booth. Jimmy squared off with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a game called “Phone Booth,” in which when you get a question wrong, a stranger from the “Mystery Bench” has to squeeze into your booth. If…
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is considering cracking down on tourists entering this country, even from places that are considered close allies, like the U.K., France and Germany. The Department of Homeland Security is considering forcing every foreign visitor to hand over his or her cell phone for…
Actress Lea Thompson will make a special appearance at the 2017 Florida Film Festival on April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Enzian Theater in Maitland. She will screen the original Back to the Future and participate in a Q&A session. In addition to playing Lorraine McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy, Thompson…
Though this year’s festival is still fresh in our minds, the gears are already turning for the 2018 edition of the Runaway Country Festival in Kissimmee. Next year’s fest will take place over the weekend of March 23-25, 2018 at Osceola Heritage Park. And though lineup information won’t be revealed until this summer, tickets will…
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Questlove and DJ BMF, The Social, April 4-5 Thanks to Jimmy Fallon, Questlove is the next notable in the express lane for honorary local status. In case you don’t know, the Giddy One’s late-night talk show occasionally records here. When it does, hip-hop’s most illustrious drummer steps out, gets legit in the…
A change in how “stand your ground” self-defense cases would be handled in the courts moved closer Tuesday to advancing out of the House, despite suggestions by critics that it could allow criminals to get away with murder. But with the House expected Wednesday to approve the bill (SB 128), an amendment Tuesday will send…
With emotional testimony from boys who were beaten and abused at a now-shuttered Northwest Florida reform school, the Legislature on Tuesday moved forward with a formal apology and plans for two memorials to remember the victims. “Today is the next step for this Legislature to honor their memory and declare with honesty, conviction and clarity…
Despite their fearsome reputations, alligators actually have some of the cutest babies in the animal kingdom. Proving this, one Florida woman filmed a mother alligator and her reptilian brood of tiny infants on video parading across her backyard near a Charlotte County golf course. In a Facebook post, Sharon Whitling writes that an alligator spent…
Disney Springs is about to offer a new way to get sauced. Disney announced on Wednesday that their latest culinary addition, the Polite Pig, opens in the Disney Springs Town Center on Monday, April 10. The Polite Pig is the newest concept for Orlando chefs James and Julie Petrakis, who also own the Ravenous Pig…
Wednesday, April 5 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. Forget Myself 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Thursday, April 6 Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm at Austin’s…
Following his arrest last January, emails obtained through public records requests confirm that accused cop killer Markeith Loyd is permanently blind in his left eye. According to records obtained by the Orlando Sentinel, on Jan. 18, Lt. Dan Brady emailed Orlando Police Chief John Mina about Loyd’s progress while at the hospital. “[Orlando Regional Medical Center] needed to…
Noor Salman, the widow of Pulse nightclub gunman Omar Mateen, has agreed to come back to Florida to face federal charges. According to NBC Bay Area, court documents show that Salman will be transferred from California to the Middle District of Florida’s Orlando Division by U.S. Marshals at an unknown time. Salman was scheduled for…
Are you looking for a new pal? Meet Frosty! Frosty (A365238) is a 4-year-old dog who is full of energy. He is very playful, and he loves a good game of fetch. Frosty enjoys eating treats and knows how to sit. He is a fun-loving and friendly pup who would love to join your family.…
In today’s current political climate, with the arts beset by uncertainty, it might seem like a good time to play it safe and give audiences what they already know and are comfortable with. But lately wherever I look, artists are doing exactly the opposite. Instead of relying on the tried and true, I’m finding Central…
Wednesday, 5: Phat N Jazzy 23rd Anniversary: Questlove Phat N Jazzy, the boundary-pushing hip-hop night that used to grace the Social every week, may no longer be a regular thing, but its annual birthday party has become something to look forward to. This year, local institution DJ BMF brings in Questlove – normally known for…
House Republicans propose slashing Ayala’s budget by $1.3 million: Republicans in the state House want to cut the Ninth Circuit State Attorney’s Office budget by eliminating millions of dollars and 21 positions after Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala announced she wouldn’t seek the death penalty during her administration. The money would be moved into a…
Cherry Glazerr, Lala Lala and Ian Sweet, The Social, March 27 Top to bottom, this diverse bill came with promise and left an impression of what “next” might look like. L.A.’s Cherry Glazerr are moving fast. They were bright Burger Records garage prospects only a few years ago while in high school. Now, with their…
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: Martin Benitez Torres. Just hours before the shooting at Pulse nightclub, Martin Benitez Torres was posting videos to his Facebook page, laughing with his family as they cooked a…
Wake the town and tell the people
Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth Soul iconoclast Snowden holds court weekly in this cozy venue. There is nothing else like this in the city. 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Lil Indies, free</p> Viniloversus Venezuelan rockers and Latin Grammy contenders Viniloversus impress with a angular/catchy sound that calls to mind the Strokes and Franz…
Kadence, the soon-to-open Japanese restaurant in Audubon Park, will be at the Audubon Park Community Market Mondays from April 24 to May 22 serving “sushi, oysters, Koala Mama ice cream, and whatever else feels right.” OPENINGS Ace Cafe, the sprawling 35,000- square-foot motor-centric entertainment complex on the corner of Garland Avenue and West Livingston Street downtown, will open by the…
Thin line between love and Haiti
OPENING THIS WEEK The Case for Christ Now that Jessica Lange has made Faye Dunaway redundant, what is the O.G. Mommie Dearest supposed to do with the rest of her life? (Other than take the fall for Warren Beatty’s internationally televised senior moments, that is?) Apparently, her best remaining option is to help religious filmmakers…
I’m a woman in my late 40s. In my early 20s, I married a much older man. We did all the requisite things: kids, house, intercourse once a week. When the sex fell off due to his declining health, he surprised me by suggesting we open our marriage. He said I was too young to…
