Eat this now: quince-manchego croissant from Buttermilk Bakery
We’ve been holding off on talking too much about Buttermilk Bakery’s new brick-and-mortar shop, because technically they are still in soft opening mode. So phone first, but it’s a pretty sure bet you’ll find the Buttermilk Bakers at work between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Behind the glass in the new…
Today is the last day to vote in the 2016 Best of Orlando polls
On Wednesday, at 11:59 p.m., the polls for the 2016 Best of Orlando Readers Poll will officially close, which means time is running out to cast a vote for your favorites in local food, art, entertainment and more. Have a favorite bar, boutique, or yoga studio? Let ’em know! VOTE HERE The winners will be…
According to this map, Florida is flooded with cargo shorts
Florida is hot, and because of this we prefer to wear shorts, specifically cargo shorts, and not jean shorts. Recently the Washington Post, who was desperate to write about anything other than this year’s election, decided to breakdown the country by the two least desirable types of shorts: cargo and jort. To do this, they…
Even dolphins think you shouldn’t take photos with a tablet
Last weekend, a dolphin at SeaWorld Orlando attempted to steal and destroy a woman’s iPad, proving once and for all that even the animal kingdom thinks you look like a doof talking photos with a tablet. The video shows the dolphin reaching out of the tank, plucking a bright pink iPad out of a woman’s…
Elvis Depressedly to headline show at Will’s Pub tonight
The Elvis Depressedly / Teen Suicide / Nicole Dollanganger triple bill comes through Orlando tonight as part of their “Summertime in Hell” tour. The gentle but defeated lo-fi pop music will put a new spin on the phrase “cruel summer.” Show is at 7 p.m. tonight at Will’s Pub. Consider this post a pat on the…
One Voice Orlando brings opera stars together to benefit Pulse victims
Opera Orlando is putting together an opera all-star jam to benefit victims and families of those affected by the Pulse shooting. Dubbed “One Voice Orlando” the show will bring together leading lights of contemporary opera from around the country for just one night. One Voice Orlando has so far announced performances from Ana Maria Martinez,…
Main Street Restaurant Week continues through Aug. 13
By this time, if you’ve visited any one of the Orlando Main Street organization’s restaurants, you might have noticed the special Main Street Restaurant Week deals that started on July 31. Continuing through Aug. 13 (that’s two full weeks), Main Street Restaurant Week features member restaurants and deals from $5 (two cupcakes and a coffee…
Mickey Mouse might be moving into Hollywood Studios’ Chinese Theater
With all the changes at Hollywood Studios, many have long expected some type of update to the park’s central attraction, The Great Movie Ride. The ride, which goes through iconic scenes in various movies, has been part of the park since it opened in 1989. It’s unique in that many of the films featured in…
Crystal Pepsi brings 1992 back for eight weeks starting today
Once upon a time, sweet Millenials, the Cola Wars were a thing. The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo went at it with dueling products that finally ended with definitive answers on either side of the “Is Pepsi OK?” question at restaurants all over the world. In 1992, PepsiCo challenged the Coca-Cola Company by stripping all the…
Nearly two months after Shanghai Disneyland opens, Disney lays off the team that built it
With Shanghai Disneyland now open, those who helped design and build the park are apparently no longer needed. According to the Los Angeles Times, representatives for Disney Imagineering, which has about 2,000 employees, confirmed the layoffs but did not specify exactly how many employees were let go. While most of these workers were subcontractors who’ve…
Winter Park Village hosts dining deals during back-to-school Pokemon Go crawl
Thursday sounds like as good a day as any to get your back to school shopping done at Winter Park Village, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the restaurants at this shopping and dining district will be offering deals to save you money on food that you can then spend on school duds. During…
4 Rivers Smokehouse will open Kissimmee location tomorrow
For those of us who remember standing outside in the blazing heat on Fairbanks Avenue for an hour waiting for a taste of John Rivers’ melty, smoky brisket doused in sauce with a giant cupcake on the side, then sitting outside in the blazing heat devouring it all, it’s hard to believe that the 4…
You can now purchase the log cabins from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground for $20,000
The popular “log cabins” at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort are now for sale. Earlier this year, Disney updated a loop of their cabins located at their popular “glamping” campground. The available 400 or so cabins are basically just single-wide one bedroom mobile homes. The original cabins were between 1997-2000 and now are being updated a second…
Donald Trump is coming to Kissimmee on Thursday
Republican nominee Donald Trump is coming to Kissimmee this Thursday, Aug. 11. His visit comes a few days after Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton visited Osceola County and it will be in the same venue, but in a different area: the Silver Spurs Arena at 7 p.m. If you want to go to this rodeo, you…
Father of Pulse shooter attends Hillary Clinton rally in Kissimmee
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton held a public rally in Kissimmee Monday night that drew over 3,00o people, including Seddique Mateen, the father of Pulse shooter Omar Mateen. As you can see in the clip above, Seddique Mateen spoke with WPTV after the rally at a rest stop near West Palm Beach. “It’s a Democratic Party,…
Disney now offers guests at Hollywood Studios a $500 Star Wars app
Pokemon Go has proven that augment reality is the future of mobile games, but Disney is pushing the envelope even more by taking a simple game, adding a few physical prizes and then charging $500 for it. Yep, Disney now offers a Star Wars Rebels-themed smartphone augment reality game for $500, well actually $499. The…
Will’s Pub announces massive New Year’s Eve party with Jello Biafra, Rev. Horton Heat and more
Though it may seem a little early to be making New Year’s Eve plans, Will’s Pub announced that it’ll be throwing a massive block party along the lines of last year’s 20th anniversary celebration. The Reverend Horton Heat, who headlined that particular parking lot party, returns for the 2016-2017 transition, along with ex-Dead Kennedys frontman,…
Protest planned against Rubio’s speech at ‘anti-LGBT’ religious conference in Orlando
Two months after a mass shooting killed 49 at the gay nightclub Pulse, protesters are planning a rally against U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio during his speech at a religious conference in Orlando that activists say is anti-LGBT. Rubio is speaking at the “Rediscovering God in America Renewal Project” conference at the Hyatt Regency Orlando on…
Clinton says her plan would bring 650,000 jobs to Florida at Kissimmee rally
Hillary Clinton told a crowd of about 3,000 enthusiastic supporters in Kissimmee that her economic plan would create about 650,000 new jobs for Florida compared to Republican nominee Donald Trump’s plan, which could lose the state 200,000 jobs. The Democratic nominee is basing her numbers on a report from Moody’s Analytics that calculates Trump’s policies…
Florida GOP spokesman quits because of Donald Trump
Wadi Gaitan, the chief spokesman for the Florida GOP, who is also Hispanic, says he’s quitting because of Donald Trump. According to multiple reports, Gaitan says he’s stepping down from his position to join the the LIBRE Initiative, a grassroots organization involving the Koch brothers. “I’m thankful for my almost two years with the Florida…
Just announced: Sum 41 to play House of Blues
Canuck pop-punk godfathers Sum 41 are back together and poised to hit the road with Senses Fail and As It Is later this year and an Orlando stop has been pencilled in. Touring behind new album 13 Voices, Sum 41 is due to play the House of Blues on Wednesday, October 5, as part of the “Don’t…
Singer Jimmy Gnecco plays the Social tonight
Ours frontman Jimmy Gnecco has hit the road solo style- though he will be accompanied by members of Ours- for a series of intimate acoustic evenings. He’ll be performing and reshaping solo songs and Ours numbers into more stripped-down and personal takes. Tonight Gnecco plays the Social at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12-$14. Supporting are Intrepid and Hannah Gernand.…
Reality stars descend upon Orlando for the 8th annual Hearts Of Reality fundraiser
Seeing your favorite reality TV contestants through your TV screen is one thing, but getting to meet the actual people who toughed it out on a deserted island or battled it out in a house full of drama for money is whole different story. According to People Magazine, 100 reality TV stars, from shows like…
Rubio doesn’t think women infected with Zika should get abortions
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who last we heard does not have a uterus, nonetheless decided to give his opinion on what pregnant women infected with the Zika virus should do. The Republican senator who is up for re-election told Politico he was “going to err on the side of life” and come out against abortions for…
Viceland’s ‘Gaycation’ comes to Orlando for special Pulse episode
Viceland’s Emmy-nominated reality series Gaycation will be airing a special episode examining the aftermath of the Pulse shooting in Orlando. According to Entertainment Weekly, the episode “Gaycation Presents: Orlando,” follows actress Ellen Page and executive producer Ian Daniel to Orlando as they conduct interviews with people affected by the shooting. The episode is set to air at 10 p.m.…
Florida is one of the worst states to have a baby, says study
Apparently, Florida is great for retirees but not so much for babies. According to a study on best and worst states to have a baby in 2016, Florida came in ninth place and they didn’t even mention Zika. To calculate their findings, personal finance website Wallethub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia…
Just a reminder that Hillary Clinton will be in Kissimmee tonight
As part of her Jobs Tour, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will be holding a rally in Kissimmee this evening. According to her campaign site, Clinton will be at the at the Exhibition Hall at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:3o p.m. Her site claims Clinton will outline her plan…
Bob Dylan comes to Dr. Phillips Center in November
Official living legend Bob Dylan will play the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in November, the arts center announced today. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, for the show on Tuesday, Nov. 22. In his more than five decades of stardom, Dylan has explored styles ranging from folk to rock…
Local pilot arrested for flying tour helicopter within a few feet of cars
A local pilot was arrested Saturday for flying a tour helicopter, with passengers in it, within a few feet of traffic. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Orlando HeliTours pilot Thomas Vorstman was flying a group of passengers near West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway about 1 p.m, when deputies observed the helicopter flying a few feet…
NYC’s Pawns bring goth with a capital G to Uncle Lou’s
Formed by hardcore vets who were tired of teenage angst, and by the sound of it, seemingly tired of the chore that is life, Richard Gage Allison and Noel Mateus channeled an epic reserve of dramatic ennui into their new musical vehicle, Pawns. And Pawns channel a whole new world of inner damage. They’re postpunk as…
Us the Duo prove it’s possible to launch a pop career through Vine at the Plaza Live
Husband-and-wife team Michael and Carissa Alvarado of Us the Duo became popular Vine stars for their 6-second song covers, proof that the paths to a recording contract these days are as varied as the people who pursue them. Their most recent album, Just Love, dropped just a few weeks ago, and it drapes songs about…
Poison the Well kick off brief reunion tour at Backbooth
Back in the heady, sweltering days of the Florida post-hardcore renaissance (circa 1997-2001), Miami’s Poison the Well held a place near the top of the metalcore pantheon. They gained a devoted following on the strength of their doomy riffs, screamy vocals and super-moshable breakdowns: the perfect soundtrack for a generation of angsty youths with nothing…
Kay Odyssey, Transcendental Telecom, Harsh Radish go full kaleidoscope at Will’s Pub
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Kay Odyssey (Aug. 6, Will’s Pub) are a locally connected Austin band that does the psychedelic thing with a little indie glamour, which is the only thing to call it when your drummer plays in a torn-up Bowie tee with a fan up-blowing her hair in seeming slo-mo. Yeah, they’ve got style…
Downtown Credo, Pop Parlour and Farmacy coming to North Quarter
More good news for all you urbanites and city dwellers. Downtown CREDO, the Pop Parlour and Winter Garden’s Farmacy will move into the ground floor of the NORA Apartments next month. The three local outfits will make up the North Quarter Market – which, according to a post on NORA’s Facebook page, “combines the downtown lifestyle…
Marion County park closes due to ‘large, aggressive’ alligator
A “large, aggressive” alligator has caused Marion County officials to temporarily close parts of a Dunnellon park. On Friday, Aug. 5, Marion County Parks and Recreation Department announced on their Facebook page that swimming, tubing, diving and paddle boarding at K.P. Hole is temporarily closed because an alligator was reported upriver. The city’s Facebook warning has…
Wynwood biz owner creates “Zika shrine” to combat spread of disease: Can’t hurt, might help
The Miami Herald today posted a video interview with Zak Stern, a well-respected small business owner in the Wynwood neighborhood, in which he discusses his own lighthearted but heartfelt contribution to the fight against Zika. There have been 15 locally transmitted Zika cases diagnosed in Florida, and health department officials say most stem from mosquito…
Austin psych band Kay Odyssey to play Will’s Pub this Saturday
Kay Odyssey, the Austin-based heavy psych quartet with deep Orlando roots (via vocalist Kristina Boswell), will be playing Will’s Pub this weekend. The group balances the freakout vibes of a Spacemen 3 with postpunk poses a la Siouxsie and the Banshees quite deftly. Local support comes from Harsh Radish and Transcendental Telecom. Show is at…
‘Jessica Jones’ actress Krysten Ritter stars in anti-SeaWorld ad campaign
Actress Krysten Ritter, known for her roles in Marvel’s Jessica Jones and AMC’s Breaking Bad, has linked with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in a new ad campaign urging SeaWorld to free its orcas. The ad shows the actress in a black and white swimsuit, banging against the glass of a tank, with the…
Judge who allegedly said blacks should ‘go back to Africa’ being investigated in death row case
A lawyer for Death Row inmate Terrance Phillips wants the Florida Supreme Court to order an investigation into allegations of racism involving the circuit judge who sentenced the Jacksonville man to death – including accusations that the judge once said blacks should “go back to Africa.” Judge Mark Hulsey, elected in 2010 in the 4th…
Jack Hanna’s ‘Wild Weekend’ returns to SeaWorld Orlando
Jack Hanna, world-renowned conservationist and khaki enthusiast, is bringing his “Wild Weekend” back to SeaWorld Orlando. The animal expert will be at SeaWorld Orlando Aug. 20 and Aug. 21, sharing facts about animals and stories of his adventures. The shows are included in the general park admission, but there will also be other opportunities to meet…
Cast members from reality show ‘Cake Boss’ coming to Florida Mall
Cast members of the TLC reality show Cake Boss, a show about the bottomless pit of drama surrounding desserts, will visit the Florida Mall this month. Ahead of the Season 8 premiere, head baker Joey Faugno and research and product development chef Chad Durkin will host a meet-and-greet with fans at Carlos Bakery on Aug. 22, according…
Watch this fisherman accidentally catch a 6-foot alligator in Kissimmee
Just another video of someone surprised that alligators exist. Stephen McMillan was visiting from Scotland and fishing for bass in a lake near Kissimmee, Florida, when he inadvertently caught a 6-foot alligator instead. As you can see in video above, a very excited McMillan reels in the gator and lets out a few indiscernible…
Florida GOP politicians still grappling with the wrath of Khan
By the time reporters asked him Tuesday about a new set of controversial comments by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater was familiar with the situation. “We probably should just schedule the same conversation about every seven days, it appears,” Atwater, who supports Trump, said regarding the nominee’s comments about…
Sweet Crude push the Cajun tradition into the modern pop era (Will’s Pub)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Although Sweet Crude sounds like something that just rolled off the tongue of a Texas oil man, it’s actually a band from next door in Louisiana. But they’re not just Louisianians, they’re Louisianais – Cajuns in both blood and intent. Dispel any notions of BeauSoleil or anything like that, however, because their…
Death metal overlords Gruesome to play the Haven Lounge tonight
Gruesome are a metal supergroup of sorts, keeping their sound new by taking death metal back to its repulsive, primitive roots. The current lineup features members of Exhumed, Possessed and Malevolent Creation. This is a big night for metal fans, as Gruesome definitely hearken back to the glory days of Tampa/Orlando death metal, and the band are…
Maestro Cucina Napoletana brings Neapolitan fare to Park Avenue
Fans of TerraMia, be it the ristorante in Altamonte Springs or the pizzeria in Lake Mary, will have another option come September’s end. Maestro Cucina Napoletana, by local restaurateur Rosario Spagnolo, will move into the space most recently occupied by Makis Place at 528 S. Park Ave. in Winter Park. Spagnolo expects the restaurant to have…
Three Groupon dining deals for Orlando restaurants we’re buying today
For years, Groupon has made dining out more affordable and has introduced us to places we would have normally just passed by (and we’re so glad we tried them!). Here are three of this week’s deals to excellent eats we’re pressing the “BUY!” button on right this sec. $40 for $25 at Bavaro’s Pizza Wood-fired pizzas…
Daddy Yankee and Don Omar battle it out to see who’s the king of reggaeton at the Amway Center
If we’re talking fight metaphors here – and the Kingdom Tour is definitely going all-in with the boxing imagery – we’d be up there in the realm of Ali-Frazier: That’s how big of a deal the pairing of Daddy Yankee and Don Omar on one stage, for one night, is. Yankee vs. Omar, the thrilla…
Takashi Miike at his most depraved graces Uncomfortable Brunch with a screening of ‘Visitor Q’
It’s kind of surprising that a Takashi Miike film hasn’t made it into the lineup of Uncomfortable Brunch yet, but they’ve sure picked a doozy to start with. Visitor Q’s plot, such as it is, revolves around a Japanese family – dad, mom, and teenage son and daughter – who are visited by the unnamed…
Mac ‘n’ cheese fundraiser O-Town MacDown to benefit Give Kids The World Village on Aug. 20
Macaroni and cheese has officially moved from college dorm room guilty pleasure to major money maker for Give Kids The World Village. On Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, the third-annual O-Town MacDown will host teams from resorts, restaurants, organizations and food truck from all over the…
George Zimmerman was allegedly punched in the face for bragging about killing Trayvon Martin
George Zimmerman, a local child killer who was acquitted for the murder of Trayvon Martin in 2012, says he was punched in the face in a Sanford restaurant over the weekend. According to WFTV, Zimmerman called 911 after a man overheard him boasting that he shot Trayvon Martin in a sad attempt to pick up a…
Charles Kinsey, the unarmed Florida therapist who was shot for no reason, has filed a federal lawsuit
Charles Kinsey, the unarmed black therapist who was shot for no reason by a North Miami police officer last July, has filed a federal lawsuit. In Kinsey’s federal complaint the therapist claims that North Miami SWAT Officer Jonathan Aledda violated his civil rights, used excessive force and carried out a false arrest, reports the Miami News…
St. Pete beatmaker Rogerthomas premieres Orlando-inspired music video
St. Petersburg-based experimental beatmaker RogerThomas has premiered a new music video for “Thas Wassup” that is a tripped-out POV travelogue through the streets of Orlando. Made in tadnem with Nymania Productions, the video is intended as a left0field love letter to the city from both Nymania and the Warped Records-affiliated electronic artist. Relaxed, summery vibes…
New poll shows less than 13 percent of Florida Hispanics support Trump
A new poll shows that GOP candidate Donald Trump only appeals to 12.9 percent of Hispanics in Florida, one of the most crucial swing states in the road to the presidency. The poll from New Latino Voice, showed that 76.4 percent would vote for Hillary Clinton and an additional 10.7 percent would vote for another candidate. …
You can get these slushy gin and tonics at Stardust tonight
Remix in real life! Tonight only, you can get the gin-and-tonic slushy* featured in this month’s Remix cocktail column at Stardust, thereby avoiding having to bust out your own blender. (NOTE: That’s Stardust Video & Coffee in Audubon Park, not the Stardust Lounge downtown.) Food and drink expert-around-town Gabby Lothrop, who also runs the Audubon…
Universal’s Incredible Hulk coaster is now officially open
Almost one year after the Incredible Hulk coaster closed for refurbishments at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, the popular thrill ride is officially smashing again. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the ride is now open to the public. Since last September, the roller coaster has been undergoing a complete overhaul, with all new track, new…
Lemonade stand: Panera Bread and New Hope for Kids team up
Remember setting up lemonade stands in the driveway or on the side of the road when you were a kid? I do. My BFF and I went for a bigger market and planted ourselves behind a folding table with a piece of poster board and a pitcher of Country Time Pink Lemonade on the side…
Blue Bird Bake Shop serving boozy bites at Friday’s Cupcake Happy Hour
Instead of heading out after work tomorrow to down a martini or four with your co-workers, you could probably sway the decision about where to spend your post-workweek calories elsewhere. Blue Bird Bake Shop in Audubon Park has taken the idea of happy hour and turned it on its frosted head. Instead of just booze,…
New Orleans’ own Sweet Crude plays Will’s Pub tonight
The Buoyant indie-rock battalion Sweet Crude, the attempts to fuse the traditional sounds of their New Orleans home with brainy pop excellence. They play tonight at Will’s Pub with Run Raquel and Vinnie Cheekie. Hybridizing traditional music with newer songforms is a delicate balancing act, but the dancefloor payoffs can be huge. Show starts at 9 p.m. tonight. Door…
Mayor Buddy Dyer says City of Orlando should purchase Pulse
Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer says the City should purchase Pulse, the gay night club where 49 people were shot and killed last June, and eventually create a memorial. “At some point I think the city needs to gain control [or] purchase the Pulse site and then make some determination, with a lot of input, on…
Zika tourism effects in Florida could take time to play out
With Florida battling a Zika virus outbreak in Miami, the full impacts of federal and international travel advisories on the state’s tourism industry won’t be known for months. The state’s tourism-marketing arm, Visit Florida, following the lead of Gov. Rick Scott and other officials, has maintained a message that Florida is safe and open for…
Take a musical adventure through Hyrule at The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
Hey! Listen! This concert is music to Legend of Zelda fans’ ears, literally. The beloved game series’ instrumental soundtrack is brought to life by a full orchestra synced to a highlight reel that pulls from everything from Link’s Awakening to Wind Waker. Since many fans have spent a good portion of their waking lives hearing…
Zombies invade Central Florida in UCF grad Zachary Linville’s new novel, ‘Welcome to Deadland’
“The world ended while we were playing cards.” Zachary Linville’s first novel, Welcome to Deadland, hews faithfully to the established zombie-pocalypse tropes, which may have something to do with how it beat out all others to win Nerdist’s first publishing contest and got itself a hardcover release on Inkshares. Nerdist, the fanboy empire headed by…
Activist and actor George Takei is speaking at Rollins College
Oh my. LGBTQ activist, Star Trek actor and living meme George Takei will be speaking at Rollins College 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Takei’s speaking event “Where No Story Has Gone Before: An Evening with George Takei” will discuss the four years he spent in an World War 2 internment camp as a child, his…
Western Sons headline Punk on the Patio tonight
This month’s Punk on the Patio features the Western Sons taking their turn anchoring this edition of this gritty concert series. Also featuring are Raising Cadence and Scholars & Scoundrels. Show starts at 8 p.m. at the Patio. Loud and local music downtown is a rarity to be enjoyed. Cover is $5. Related Stories
Just a reminder that Donald Trump will be in Daytona Beach today
Donald Trump, a candidate whose campaign is currently attempting an “URGENT PIVOT,” because he can’t stop insulting the parents of a dead marine, will be speaking at a rally in Daytona Beach today. Trump, who’s also currently in a fight with a baby, is set to speak at 3 p.m. at the Ocean Center in…
1 out of 8 Florida homes will probably be underwater, according to study
A troubling new study, which will more than likely be ignored by both Sen. Marco Rubio and Gov. Rick Scott, suggests that because of rising sea levels, over 12 percent of Florida homes will soon be underwater, literally. Right now, scientists estimate that sea levels will rise more than 6 feet by 2100, which…
24 free concerts in Orlando this week (8/3-8/9)
Wednesday August 3 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. The Imperial’s Acoustic Soundcheck With…
Orlando man arrested for throwing and killing a flamingo at Busch Gardens
An Orlando was arrested for throwing and killing a flamingo at Busch Gardens Tuesday afternoon. Authorities told WPLG that 45-year-old Joseph Anthony Carrao reached into an animal pen in Jambo Junction, picked up a flamingo named “Pinky” and threw it to the ground. Pinky, a 15-year-old Chilean flamingo, was injured so badly it needed to be…
Selections: Our picks of the week’s best events, Aug. 3-9
Saturday, 6 The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Master Quest EVENTS Hey! Listen! This concert is music to Legend of Zelda fans’ ears, literally. The beloved game series’ instrumental soundtrack is brought to life by a full orchestra synced to a highlight reel that pulls from everything from Link’s Awakening to Wind Waker.…
Picks This Week: Gruesome, Elvis Depressedly, Young Greatness and more
Punk on the Patio Western Sons take their turn anchoring this edition of this gritty monthly concert series, also featuring Raising Cadence and Scholars & Scoundrels. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the Patio, $5 Sweet Crude Buoyant indie-rock battalion attempts to fuse the traditional sounds of their New Orleans home with brainy pop excellence.…
Survivors of the Pulse shootings still need help; local artists and administrators are stepping up
At night, the stories won’t let Robin Maynard sleep. Her nightmares are augmented by the recollections she’s heard from survivors who managed to escape death in the early morning hours of June 12 at the gay nightclub Pulse. One girl was hiding in the back of a bathroom with six or seven other people, and…
ICYMI: Scott sort of grows a heart, our water tastes a little more toxic and more
Cops arrest donut-dusted driver for meth During a traffic stop, Orlando police arrested a man for drug possession after they mistook the sugar-glaze crumbs from a Krispy Kreme donut for chunks of methamphetamine, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The New York Times reported in early July that Florida Department of Law Enforcement data shows more…
Remembering the Orlando 49: Christopher Andrew Leinonen
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: Christopher Andrew Leinonen. Paula Lupton says she would describe her friend Christopher “Drew” Leinonen as a renaissance man. The 32-year-old knew a little bit of everything. As a Seminole…
Bulla Gastrobar brings Spanish flair to Winter Park, the Pie comes to College Park, and more in local foodie news
The (relatively) new owners of Jade Sushi & Asian Bistro have given the restaurant a complete makeover to go along with the new name (it used to be known simply as Jade Bistro). Kadence is the official name of the Kappo owners’ long-rumored “Project X.” It opens in the former Winter Park Beer Co. space…
The good ol’ gin and tonic gets the slushy treatment for summer
There’s a reason gin and tonic is the quintessential summer drink, and it’s not just the crisp, refreshing flavor: It prevents malaria. Well, so thought the 19th-century British officers stationed in India who took to mixing their prescribed quinine (in the form of “tonic water”) with their daily ration of gin to make it more…
Trent Tomengo’s Untold Stories are a powerful antidote to cynical populism
Memory and meaning
Savage Love (8/3/16)
I can’t believe this is why I’m finally writing you. My husband is using Pokémon Go as an excuse to stay out until 5 a.m. with another woman. She is beautiful and about a decade younger than him, and he won’t hear me out on why this is bothersome. Our work schedules don’t match up,…
Gimme Shelter (8/3/16)
Peaches (A355233) is just as sweet as can be! She’s beautiful inside and out; her markings are gorgeous and unique, and her personality is very fun and outgoing. And, for the month of August, we’re hosting our Summer Splash promotion. Pick a rubber duck out of the beach pail to determine your adoption price: $5,…
America’s theater community demonstrated the power of performing arts to transform ugliness into unity
It’s been two months since the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, and while Orlando’s wounds are far from healed, the rawness has finally receded enough to recognize some silver linings to that calamitous cloud. Shortly after the shooting, I wrote about the healing role of Central Florida’s theme parks. Likewise, late last month America’s theater community stepped…
Opening in Orlando: Nine Lives, Suicide Squad and more
OPENING THIS WEEK: Nine Lives A few years ago, there was a spate of movies about driven businessmen who neglected their wife and children, only to become trapped in a supernatural situation designed to show them the error of their ways. From The Family Man to Click, the movies kept coming and the Twilight Zone…
Documentary showcases the famous verbal volatility of iconic counterculture star Frank Zappa
Conversational pugilism
Sleep delivers one of the biggest, certainly the heaviest music benefit for Pulse; Kool Keith finally makes it here and gets weird with some local help
Any concert stop in town by Sleep is notable on its own. Add the fact that their latest was a Pulse benefit (July 26, the Beacham), though, and you have something for the history books. Other touring and local acts have graciously donated their hard-earned proceeds to the cause. But making the legendary California stoner-metal…
