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Punk classicists Social Distortion revisit rock & roll at House of Blues
Sporting one of the longest careers in punk rock, Social Distortion is coming up on four decades of devotion to three chords and the truth. They scored a series of hits in the 1990s with singles “Story of My Life,” “I Was Wrong” and a punked-up cover of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” And frontman…
Love Your Shorts Film Fest showcases 13 of their favorite shorts from this year at Sanford’s WDPAC
If the long, hot summer has got you down, get short and cool at the Love Your Shorts Film Festival’s Summer Rewind at the historic Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Sanford. Thirteen short films previously screened at the main festival in February will be shown, with a party and auction to follow at Rabbitfoot…
Goat blood-drinking white nationalist from Orlando runs for Senate in Florida
A goat blood–drinking white nationalist from Orlando who launched a previous failed bid as a Libertarian says he’s running again for U.S. Senate, but this time as a Republican. Augustus Sol Invictus, whose real name is reportedly Austin Gillespie, made the announcement in a video filmed outside U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s office days after his…
Federal court rejects Sabal Trail pipeline approval, orders environmental review
A federal appeals court Tuesday ordered regulators to take another look at the environmental impact of a major natural-gas pipeline project, saying that an earlier review did not adequately consider resulting greenhouse-gas emissions at Florida power plants. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, in a 2-1 decision, sided with the…
Tomorrow, Florida plans to execute first Death Row prisoner in over a year
Florida’s death penalty hiatus is slated to end Thursday, when the state plans to execute the first Death Row prisoner in more than 19 months. But the execution of Mark James Asay — a white supremacist accused of targeting black victims — won’t just be the first lethal injection since early 2016 in a state…
Local poets get right back to slamming after returning from National Poetry Slam
Having just returned from the 2017 National Poetry Slam in Denver, Colorado, where they competed against some of the top slam poets in the country, the Safe Words Poetry Slam team is wasting no time in getting back to work. This week sees the team begin its 2017-18 season with a four-round poetry slam where…
Manatees are hooking up right now and the FWC would like you to MYOB
It’s that special time of year when manatees make more manatees, and the Florida Wildlife Commission issued a plea today for us to just let them get on with it. There can be up to 25 manatees – “with a single focal female,” yikes – in one of these mating herds, according to the FWC,…
Of Montreal announce Orlando show in December
Indie-pop band Of Montreal has announced a show in Orlando set for this winter. As of this writing, the show appears to be a one-off, but regardless, the band will be supporting their newly released EP Rune Husk and the new reissue of Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer. Of Montreal plays the Abbey on…
Big Bang Bazaar kicks off your holiday shopping this weekend
The holiday shopping season officially starts this weekend with August edition of the Big Bang Bazaar. Head down to the Central Florida Fairgrounds Saturday, Aug. 26, to browse wares by more than 200 local artists and crafters, all handmade products such as jewelry, clothing, accessories, original art, housewares, soaps and much more. Also enjoy a free photo booth,…
Southern gothic standouts the Goddamn Gallows play Will’s Pub this week
Marrying undeniable energy, bluegrass/rockabilly/gypsy instrumentation and a predilection for the sinister side of Southern storytelling (doomsaying preachers, devils at crossroads, murder ballads, etc.), the Goddamn Gallows bring a hell of a show (pun intended) to Will’s Pub this week. Last year’s live album, Pullin’ Teeth, recorded at Nashville’s lauded “alt” venue, Exit/In, showcases the band’s…
Chefs Brandon McGlamery and John Rivers team up for easy-elegant demo and tasting
Brandon McGlamery, executive chef of upscale eateries Luma on Park, Prato and Luke’s Kitchen and Bar, doesn’t have much in common as far as cooking style with 4 Rivers Smokehouse BBQ chef-mogul John Rivers – other than that they both know delicious food really, really well. That seems to be enough to get the pair to…
Marketing for Enterprise Florida takes a big hit
Florida’s business-recruitment agency isn’t giving up on marketing to executives just because its budget has been slashed. But it might not market to as many. In scaling back marketing efforts after a cut in state funding, the public-private Enterprise Florida has outlined a $3 million marketing plan for this fiscal year that will reduce national…
Florida Republican doesn’t think poor people should have soda
A new proposal from a House Republican suggests that Florida residents who receive food stamps shouldn’t have the luxury of drinking soda. Rep. Ralph Massullo, a dermatologist from Lecanto, filed HB47 for the 2018 legislative session, which starts in January. Essentially, the proposal would require Florida’s Department of Children and Families to request a waiver of…
Orlando rapper Niko Is debuts new single ‘Wildest Dreams’
Today, local MC Niko Is unveils the last volume in his “Chillogy” of releases, the songs.4.people.who.break.bread EP, which features a heavy cast of guest artists including Chino XL, Kool AD and SPVIC. Even better, Niko has decided to give Orlando Weekly readers an exclusive early listen to lead-off single “Wildest Dreams.” Stream Niko Is’ “Wildest Dreams” (featuring Kool AD…
Orange County deputies arrest suspected car thief after he stopped to watch solar eclipse
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office say they arrested a suspect after he parked a stolen car to watch yesterday’s solar eclipse. In a Facebook post, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office says Jocsan Rosado was arrested Monday, Aug. 21, after being followed by deputies with the auto-theft unit. According to OCSO, Rosado pulled into…
Young Thug announces Orlando show for September
Extraterrestrial MC Young Thug has announced a surprise Orlando show set for early next month. At the moment this show appears to be a one-off date – and his only Florida appearance for the foreseeable future – as his next scheduled concert is on Sept. 8 in Oklahoma City. Young Thug is set to play…
Florida lawmaker wants to make it harder to amend constitution
State Rep. Rick Roth, R-Loxahatchee, reintroduced a measure Monday that would make it harder for voters to change the Florida Constitution. The proposal (HJR 65), which Roth seeks to place on the 2018 ballot, would require ballot measures to receive the support of two-thirds of voters for approval. That would be tougher than the current…
Bill seeks to add police to Florida’s hate crimes law
Hate-crime protections would be extended to law-enforcement officers and other first responders under a measure reintroduced Monday by Sen. Rene Garcia, R-Hialeah. Under the proposal (SB 178), criminal penalties would be increased when “crimes evidencing prejudice” are committed against law-enforcement officers or other emergency workers. As an example, first-degree misdemeanors would be upgraded to third-degree…
Democrat withdraws candidacy in Central Florida House race
Democratic candidate Paul Chandler is ending his campaign in the special election for southwest Orange County’s Florida House District 44. “The Paul for Florida campaign will halt all campaign activities,” a statement from the campaign says. “Due to circumstances from outside of the campaign, this decision was made with great deliberation.” House District 44 extends…
Orange County Brewers officially opens in downtown Orlando this Thursday
Downtown Orlando’s latest beer and pie option, Orange County Brewers, will celebrate its official grand opening this Thursday, Aug. 24. The new 3,400 square-foot facility, which is located in the former Fiat building at the corner of Orange Avenue and Jefferson Street, will feature a large selection of beers, including ales, lagers, pilsner, stouts, IPAs, hefes, and…
Anti-Muslim group cancels pro-Trump rally in downtown Orlando
ACT for America, a group with a long history of anti-Muslim rhetoric, has cancelled rallies in 36 locations, including one scheduled for downtown Orlando in September. Yesterday, the group issued a statement to Breitbart claiming that that the cancellations were in response to “the recent violence in America and in Europe.” “ACT for America is…
Suspended Kaká mingled with us common folk last weekend
Orlando City superstar Kaká was mingling among us common folk at last Saturday’s match against Columbus Crew SC, suggesting that perhaps a suspended Kaká is the best Kaká. Serving his mandatory red card suspension for hamming around with his buddy Aurelien Collin of the New York Red Bulls, the Brazilian star was spotted smack in the middle…
Guy Fieri to open restaurant in the Villages, now to be renamed Flavortown
The party-hearty over-55s living in the Villages have one more challenge to their health to contend with: Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen & Bar opens this week in the Lake Sumter Landing area of the retirement community. The Villages News reports that the restaurant will open its doors and begin toasting customers with shirt flames on Wednesday…
Charities keep canceling fundraisers at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
At least 14 charities have canceled their fundraisers at President Donald Trump’s oceanside resort in Florida after he said there were “fine people” on the side of white supremacists during a violent rally in Charlottesville. The Washington Post reports the charities that left in the five days after Trump’s comments include the Raymond F. Kravis…
Classic rock band Chicago to play Orlando in October
Grammy-winning classic rock icons Chicago are heading out on tour starting in late August and have pencilled in four Florida shows. Besides Melbourne, Ft. Myers and Sarasota, the band will also be playing Orlando. Chicago are set to play the Bob Carr Theater on Friday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $50.50 and go…
Lawmaker renews effort to replace Florida’s Confederate statue with McLeod Bethune
Amid a national debate about monuments and statues, a South Florida lawmaker renewed his push Monday for a likeness of Mary McLeod Bethune —- an educator and civil-rights activist who founded what is now known as Bethune-Cookman University —- to represent Florida in the U.S. Capitol. State Sen. Perry Thurston, D-Fort Lauderdale, proposed a resolution…
Florida snake hunters have killed 500 Burmese pythons this year
Over the past 5 months Florida snake hunters have caught and killed 500 invasive Burmese pythons, according to a recent report from the South Florida Water Management District. Last Thursday, Aug. 17, snake hunter Jason Leon of Miami hit the 500 mark by killing a seven-foot python. “The speed with which hunters are finding and…
Look at this stupidly massive fish
Bradenton firefighter may have speared the world's largest Warsaw Grouper! James Taylor (green shorts) caught it 85 miles off shore. 409lbs. pic.twitter.com/yxdehtGyQg — LindsayLogue (@LindsayLogueTV) August 20, 2017 Last weekend, a Bradenton firefighter landed one of the world’s biggest Warsaw groupers at the St. Pete Open annual fishing tournament, and holy nightmare of the deep,…
Local hip-hop showcase Flawda Grown 3 set for late September
The third installment of the Flawda Grown hip-hop showcase is scheduled for the end of September, and the lineup is heavy with some of the best home-grown MC and DJ talent the Sunshine State has to offer. Anchored by Niko Is, Nicolina and Honcho the Savage, Flawda Grown 3 also boasts up-and-comers including Drex Carter,…
Band of the Week: Howling Midnight
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 Howling Midnight. Howling Midnight is playing their album release show at Will’s Pub on August 26 with the Ludes, Bubble Boys, and Lionscissors. Just the facts: Who’s in the band?…
Reggae royalty Damian Marley to play Orlando in September
Reggae royalty and fearsome talent in his own right Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is hitting the road this fall behind new album Stony Hill and will be making three Florida stops. Wake the town and tell the people, Orlando will be one of those cities! Damian Marley plays the House of Blues on Tuesday, Sept.…
Rick Scott removes Aramis Ayala from case of slain Kissimmee Police officers
After the fatal shooting of two Kissimmee Police officers, Gov. Rick Scott has removed Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala from the case because of her previous opposition to the death penalty. In an executive order, Scott reassigned the case of Everett Glenn Miller, 45, from Ayala to State Attorney Brad King, whose district covers Citrus, Hernando, Lake,…
Second Kissimmee Police officer dies after Friday shooting
A second Kissimmee Police officer died from his injuries Saturday afternoon after a fatal Friday shooting claimed the life of another officer. The Kissimmee Police Department says Sgt. Richard “Sam” Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter were shot during a routine stop near the intersection of Palmway and Cypress streets around 9:30 p.m. on Friday. Investigators say Baxter stopped Everett Miller, 45,…
Democratic candidates for Florida governor vow to back LGBTQ anti-discrimination law
Three Democratic candidates for governor pledged Saturday to support legislation that would prohibit discrimination in jobs and housing based on sexual orientation. Despite support from the business community, the legislation, known as the “Competitive Workforce Act,” has stalled in the Legislature in recent years. Also, a call for Gov. Rick Scott to use his executive…
Eustis official says city will take donated Confederate monuments
While the majority of elected officials across America looked on in horror at the death and destruction following a Charlottesville white supremacist rally around a Confederate statue, Eustis Commissioner Anthony Sabatini saw it and said the basic equivalent of “Yeah, give me two.” In a Facebook post, Sabatini said the Lake County city would “gladly…
Lakeridge Winery hosts annual Harvest Grape Stomp this weekend
If you’ve ever wanted to smush grapes between your toes, head out to Clermont’s Lakeridge Winery this weekend. The vineyard throws a two-day festival every year after their grapes are harvested, and invite folks to help crush noble muscadine grapes with their piggies. Stick around after you’ve dyed your feet sufficiently purple and enjoy live…
If you needed one, here’s a reason to get takeout pizza this weekend
Forget to buy eclipse glasses? Pizza Hut has you covered with this DIY video showing you how to craft your own eclipse projector from one of its boxes. Really, you could do this with any two pieces of cardboard. But they wouldn’t come with a delicious pan pizza, so …. the decision seems obvious. Remember,…
Aramis Ayala’s initiative hopes to give juveniles a second chance with clean record
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala announced a new initiative this week to help give juvenile offenders who haven’t been arrested a second chance with a clean record. Before the initiative, police officers investigating minor crimes who decided a juvenile shouldn’t be arrested would still submit a report to the State Attorney’s office for prosecutors to…
Florida lawmaker will file bill to ban all Confederate statues, signs and names from public property
Florida Representative Shevrin Jones (D-West Park) says he will file legislation to immediately remove all Confederate statues, signs and names from public property in Florida. “William Faulkner once stated that ‘The past is never dead,’ but I’m here to tell you that it can damn well be buried,”” said Jones in a statment. “Rather than…
Confederate plaques removed from Daytona Beach park
Three plaques commemorating Confederate soldiers were quietly removed this morning from Riverfront Park in downtown Daytona Beach. The plaques were removed just days after Daytona Mayor Derrick Henry, the second black mayor in the city’s history, told the Daytona News-Journal that Confederate memorials should be removed from city property. “I don’t see them as having…
Fluxus experimental music exhibit to open in South Florida later this month
The infamous Fluxus “anti art” movement that started in the 1960s is getting a retrospective exhibition at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery in south Florida that shines a light on the music and sound wing of the “intermedia” FLuxus spectrum. Including new works from Fluxus sound vets Yoko Ono (!) and Alison Knowles, this exhibit will…
Florida bill would protect mama bears during hunts
Black bears mothering cubs under 100 pounds would be off-limits if the state conducts bear hunts in the future, under a measure filed Wednesday by Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando. Stewart’s proposal (SB 156), filed for the 2018 legislative session, also would make the unlawful harvesting of saw palmetto berries on state lands a second-degree misdemeanor.…
Full lineup released for local music and beer celebration Ten10 Fest
Local music and craft beer extravaganza Ten10 Fest has revealed the full lineup of artists performing and it’s a stacked lineup. The fest is a collaboration between Shows I Go To and Ten10 Brewing. The lineup is: Fat Night, Bask, Shak Nasti, American Party Machine, Wet Nurse, Wolf-Face, Sonic Graffiti, Gary Lazer Eyes, Hungover, and the…
Local punks Debt Neglector host record release show tonight at Will’s Pub
New local punk project Debt Neglector – featuring members of New Mexican Disaster Squad, No Friends and Gatorface – celebrate the release of their debut LP Atomicland (Smartpunk Records) with a sure-to-be raucous show. Debt Neglector plays Will’s Pub tonight at 8 p.m. with Rushmore and Caffiends. Tickets are $5-$8. Related Stories
Bonchon, the best Korean fried chicken chain, is now open on Semoran
The first of three of Orlando Bonchon locations opened on Semoran Boulevard just north of the Beeline Expressway. Bonchon, which, as we’ve stated before, is the best Korean fried chicken chain, officially started slangin’ wings yesterday at 5475 Orlando Gateway Village Circle, Suite 4-102A. This is the same plaza that houses Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Bonefish…
Foxtail’s DoveCote location debuts DJed brunch this weekend
We had a feeling when French bistro DoveCote and coffee purveyor Foxtail teamed up at the end of July, there would be some kind of brunch-match-made-in-heaven situation going on eventually. “Eventually,” as luck would have it, is tomorrow from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. No details have been released as far as what’s on the…
Rick Scott’s lunch with Donald Trump draws fire from Democrats
Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday had lunch with President Donald Trump at a New Jersey golf resort, as the president continued to draw criticism for comments about a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., that led to the death of a counter-protester. Scott’s 1 p.m. lunch with the president at the Trump National Golf Club…
On DACA anniversary, undocumented ‘Dreamers’ vow not to return to the shadows
Since President Donald Trump won the November election, Ivan Vázquez’s grandma has tried to convince him to leave to California. Unlike most of Florida, California has multiple sanctuary cities and local governments that don’t detain undocumented immigrants for federal immigration officials. Vázquez says his grandma felt it would be safer for him to live there because he…
Burger King Whopper Bar at CityWalk finally gets the review it deserves
“It’s a Burger King,” starts off BK loyalist and TripAdvisor user Robert G. before laying down a few hard truths about the Burger King Whopper Bar at Universal’s CityWalk. Robert G., a level 5 contributor from Maidstone, England, spares no details in his brief but informative review, articulating that the burgers at this BK are…
Orlando’s first all-electric LYMMO buses launch this Friday
Tomorrow morning LYNX will launch their first batch of all-electric LYMMO buses in downtown Orlando. The pilot program will take place at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall (400 S. Orange Ave.). Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, city commissioners and LYNX CEO Edward L. Johnson will be in attendance. LYNX is looking to transition the Downtown LYMMO…
Universal announces ‘scare zones’ for Halloween Horror Nights 27
Clowns with chainsaws. Evil alien invaders. Murderous civilians on the loose. The most terrifying time of the year is almost upon us at Universal Studios. Today, Universal released details on the five “scare zones” that guests can look forward to at Halloween Horror Nights 27. This year’s scare zones will be known as the “Festival of the…
Florida cities face ‘all or nothing’ choices on medical marijuana
Florida cities and counties are in a dilemma about pot. State lawmakers approved regulations in June that left city and county officials with a Hobson’s choice about the sale of medical marijuana in their communities. Local governments can either impose outright bans on medical-marijuana dispensaries or allow unlimited numbers of marijuana retail outlets, under an…
Town hall meeting on Pulse memorial set for Sept. 13
More than a year after the massacre, Orlando leaders are now starting the public process of discussing what a memorial and museum would look like at the gay nightclub Pulse. The onePULSE Foundation lead by Pulse owner Barbara Poma will be holding a series of town hall conversation on the memorial honoring the 49 victims killed and…
Jazz bassist Michael Bisio announced as Atlantic Center Master Artist for the fall
Cutting-edge jazz bassist Michael Bisio – best known for his collaborative work with firebrands Matthew Shipp and Joe McPhee – will be taking part in the fall edition of New Smyrna’s Atlantic Center for the Arts Master Artist Residency Program. The 167th in the Atlantic Center’s Residency series will also host photographer Linda Troeller and poet Terese…
Shania Twain announces two Florida shows in 2018
Life’s indeed about to get good for Shania Twain fans in Florida. The country superstar has not only just released her new single (ahem) “Life’s About to Get Good” (from forthcoming album Now), but the singer has just released the itinerary for a blockbuster 2018 U.S. tour that includes two nearby Florida concerts. Shania Twain…
Orange County Brewers in downtown Orlando is now in soft opening mode
Orange County Brewers, located in the former Fiat building in downtown Orlando, is now in soft opening mode. The 3,400-square-foot space at the corner of North Orange Avenue and Jefferson Street is also home to OCB’s craft pizza kitchen, which is called the Orlando Pizza & Wing Co. Both concepts are owned by the same company,…
Federal judge rejects bid by former US Rep. Corrine Brown for new trial
A federal judge Wednesday set a Nov. 16 sentencing date for former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown after rejecting her requests for a new trial and an acquittal on corruption charges. Brown, a Jacksonville Democrat who served 24 years in the U.S. House, was convicted in May on charges related to a scheme to use a…
Rick Scott says he didn’t serve in Navy to defend Neo-Nazis
Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi, both strong supporters of President Donald Trump, decried racism and groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis as reverberations continued Wednesday across the country after a deadly weekend in Charlottesville, Va. “I served in the Navy. My dad served in the Second World War,”…
UCF president calls violence in Charlottesville ‘repugnant’
University of Central Florida President John Hitt called the violence in Charlottesville after a white supremacist rally “repugnant” and “an anathema to the values Americans hold dear.” In a letter to the UCF community, Hitt says it’s disturbing that so much of the violence occurred at the University of Virginia. Three people died during the white…
New Italian restaurant Maria & Enzo’s coming to Disney Springs
A new Italian concept is coming to Disney Springs by early next year. The new concept, Maria & Enzo’s, is the brainchild of the Patina Restaurant Group, who also operate Morimoto Asia, as well as Tutto Italia and Via Napoli in Epcot, and the soon-to-open Edison. Similar to the Edison, the new Italian outpost will also feature a speakeasy…
Another killer whale dies at SeaWorld following struggle with lung disease
Kasatka, one of SeaWorld’s oldest killer whales, was euthanized Tuesday night following a 10-year struggle with a bacterial respiratory infection. One of SeaWorld’s last killer whales from the wild, Kasatka died at SeaWorld San Diego at around 8:15 p.m., surrounded by members of her pod as well as veterinarians and caretakers. SeaWorld had been treating her for lung…
Even Marco Rubio thinks Trump’s response to Charlottesville was terrible
Marco Rubio, a Florida senator with a long history of vocally standing up to Trump only to slink away when it actually matters, went to Twitter yesterday to denounce the President for failing to condemn the actions of neo-Nazis and white supremacists at Charlottesville. In a series of six tweets, Rubio rightfully pointed out to…
Florida Highway Patrol says they will not issue ticket quotas
A prohibition on ticket quotas will become part of training for supervisors and higher-ups in the Florida Highway Patrol, a top highway-safety official told Gov. Rick Scott and the state Cabinet on Wednesday. Terry Rhodes, executive director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, said the move is part a response to a…
Slowdive, Son Volt, Budos Band and more added to St. Petersburg’s Et Cultura fest lineup
The second annual Et Cultura music, film and art festival in St. Petersburg is going big this year, with adventurous additions to the musical lineup that places it squarely among the upper echelon of Florida music events. Recently added to this year’s lineup are Slowdive, Son Volt, Waxachatchee, the Florida Bjorkestra and Daptone’s Budos Band.…
30 free shows happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, August 16 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Wes Morrison 8 pm at The Imperial at…
Hawkers’ new menu items drop today and they’re (almost) all home runs
Hawkers Asian Street Fare has established itself as a mainstay in the Mills 50 district, thanks to chef Allen Lo, whose Malay heritage blessed us with curry laksa and char kway teow. Thank you, chef. Today, Hawkers debuts some new menu items — some push the envelope and some are simply excellent twists on classic…
UF refuses white supremacist Richard Spencer’s request to speak on campus
The University of Florida has refused a request by white supremacist Richard Spencer to speak on campus on Sept. 12, citing “serious concerns for safety.” UF President Kent Fuchs said the decision was made after the violent events in Charlottesville where three people died during a white supremacist rally last weekend. Spencer was at the…
Diplo, Kaskade, Green Velvet and more announced for EDC Orlando’s 2017 lineup
The lineup for the 2017 Electronic Daisy Carnival was released and it’s a doozy. Heavy on mainstream EDM, the lineup is packed with big name DJs and producers like Diplo, Green Velvet, Armin Van Buuren, Kaskade, and more. EDC will be descending on Tinker Field, near Camping World Stadium, Nov. 10-11. Tickets are on sale…
Teak opens in Maitland next week, Maria & Enzo’s brings an Italian option to Disney Springs, plus more in our weekly food roundup
OPENINGS The wait is almost over! The coolification of Maitland continues apace as Teak Neighborhood Grill says they will open on the ground floor of the Village at Lake Lily apartments next week … Look for Garp & Fuss, serving American fusion cuisine, to open in the former Bistro on Park Avenue space in Winter…
Selections: Our picks for the best things to do in Orlando this week
Wednesday, 16 J. Cole MUSIC J. Cole has been tearing it up on stages across North America, touring behind his fourth studio album, 4 Your Eyez Only. With the Nitti Beatz-esque track “Immortal” and the trip-hop heavy “Change,” Cole ably demonstrates his range and capabilities as a producer, but what the record showcases, as a…
Our picks for the best Orlando concerts this week: Lil Jon, Meatwound, Debt Neglector and more
Eric Stanley Young, classically trained violinist threatens to make monocles fall into martini glasses with his incorporation of elements of hip-hop, EDM, country and pop music into his work. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Citrus Room, Doubletree by Hilton Downtown, $25 Qusai Kheder UCF alumni, rapper, TV host of MBC’s Arabs Got Talent, and Ludacris…
Florida rave phantasmagorics Rabbit in the Moon fall to earth … once more
Night of the lepus
Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble draw the music literati, the case for Acoqui as Orlando’s next great band, Easter Island and Oak House bring Athens to Orlando
Next week is the full cultural eclipse of our mega annual Best of Orlando issue, so TLU will be on break. Brace yourselves for the controversy! LAETITIA SADIER SOURCE ENSEMBLE AND ACOQUI, WILL’S PUB, AUG. 12 If anyone can be said to have a signature, it’s Laetitia Sadier. The ever-sophisticated fingerprint that made Stereolab so…
Legal Public Notices 8/16
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NUMBER: 2017CP001693 PROBATE DIVISION JUDGE JOSE R. RODRIGUEZ IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JEAN-JACQUES DOURNAUX, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jean-Jacques Dournaux, deceased, who died on March 25, 2017,…
After winning a rare jug of Chicken McNugget Szechuan Sauce, an Orlando man decided to open it
When Rick and Morty, the Adult Swim cult favorite cartoon, kicked off its third season with its misanthropic mad-scientist protagonist destroying the galactic government in pursuit of the Chicken McNugget Szechuan Sauce briefly released to promote Disney’s 1998 movie Mulan, fans launched a million memes demanding McDonald’s bring the condiment back to our dimension. In…
Savage Love: ‘Quickies’
I’ve been wondering: Since there are lesbians out there who occasionally crave cock, does the reverse also happen? Are there gay men who occassionally crave pussy? This Possible? There are gay men who watch football – hell, I have it on good authority that some gay men play football, TP. So anything is possible. (Also,…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Gia!
Are you looking for a new furry friend? Meet Gia! Gia (A384653) is 5 years old and was brought to us because her owner could no longer keep her. Gia is a little shy at first, but she’s a sweet girl and she can’t wait to find a home. Her previous owner said that she…
Ten cheap eats under $10 you should be eating right now in Orlando
Orlando abounds in fantastic cheap eats – and here’s our latest roundup of 10 places to get lunch for less than $10. If you’ve got a 10 Under $10 recommendation, send it to jyoung@orlandoweekly.com. Brooklyn Coffee Shop 912 N. Mills Ave., 407-704-1757, facebook.com/brooklyncoffeeshop This new option in the heart of Mills 50 also serves food,…
ICYMI: The opening of a Confederate time capsule, a toddler dies after being left in a hot van, and more
Orlando holds vigil for those killed in Charlottesville’s white supremacist rally: The place that used to be the site of Orlando’s Confederate monument became a gathering space Sunday night as more than 100 mourners held a vigil for Heather Heyer, a 32-year-old paralegal killed when a man rammed his car into a counterprotest of a…
Opening in Orlando: The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Wind River and more
OPENING THIS WEEK: The Hitman’s Bodyguard As Cecily Strong once sarcastically declared at the White House Correspondents Dinner, “It was a great year for women. Just like always.” But this actually was a fairly decent summer when it came to representations of women in movies, with Wonder Woman leading the box office and some of…
