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Three dishes (and one cocktail) that make the drive to Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen worth it
It’s going to take you about 45 minutes to drive from Downtown Orlando to Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen, nestled in the Medical City section of Lake Nona. But it’ll be worth it. The restaurant somehow manages to merge modern with cozy – you’ll be happy to sit there for an hour or two and…
Orlando Cringe’s Valentine’s edition celebrates the awkwardness of young love
If there’s one thing you can go your entire life without reopening, it’s probably your all-knowing childhood diary. You know, the place where you would write down all your most intimate thoughts about whether or not your crush likes you back, or that really awkward moment in class. Those deep, dark secrets that most people…
A store in Sanford is selling ‘Trump Hair’ cotton candy
Got a Valentine you love, but you hate their politics? Wanna passive-aggressively “gift” a co-worker who crowed after the election? Or just love Donald Trump so much you wish you could eat him up? Magpies Modern General has you covered. Magpies, a new shop in downtown Sanford, posted this confectionery take on Donald Trump’s swirly…
UCF fraternity suspended over hazing accusations
A fraternity at the University of Central Florida was suspended as school officials investigate hazing accusations made against it. Documents released show someone emailed the university on Jan. 5 with concerns regarding a freshman who rushed the UCF chapter of Phi Delta Theta. “[Redacted] currently a freshman at UCF that rushed Phi Delta Theta with the…
Deep house star Nora En Pure announces Orlando show
Swiss house superstar Nora En Pure has just announced a return engagement in Orlando this May. The DJ/producer played the Social last summer, praising the “vibe” there enthusiastically, and is coming back for another round, touring behind new EP Make Me Love You. Nora En Pure plays the Social on Friday, May 19, at 10…
Dudes, you want this bourbon pedi for Valentine’s Day
There’s no rule that says spas are chicks-only, or that guys can’t have well-groomed feet (you should, BTW). If you love food and feet – we’re not judging – and haven’t been out to the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa yet, we’re not sure what you’re waiting for. Among all the food-centric treatments, there’s a gentleman’s…
Sanctum Cafe celebrates its ‘grand reopening’ this weekend
We told you in early December of Sanctum Cafe’s impending expansion, and how everyone’s favorite plant-based restaurant would be doubling in size. Owners Chelsie Savage and her husband, Jamie, took over the Firefly Yoga space next door and commenced renovations just before Thanksgiving last year, and in a few days, the veg-eating public will get…
Disney CEO Bob Iger refuses to retire
With only 16 months until his announced retirement, there seems to be no sign of Bob Iger actually retiring as president of the Walt Disney Company. There has been no solid information on who will replace him and when those transitions will take place. Iger has pushed back his retirement twice already, but now there…
Florida Power & Light customers will pay cost of Hurricane Matthew
Whether they took the brunt of Hurricane Matthew or experienced a rainy breeze, Florida Power & Light customers will spend the next year paying for the utility’s response to the early October storm. The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved —- with little comment —- a $318.5 million request by FPL to cover the…
Punk on the Patio returns with American Party Machine and Luscious Lisa
Punk on the Patio, the monthly incursion of grittier, grimier local bands into downtown’s tony environs, is coming on strong this month with a lineup that stretches orthodox genre characterizations. Tonight’s lineup boasts rock & wrestling-themed thrash kings American Party Machine, the ultra-raunch rapping of Luscious Lisa, and Whiskey Sharts’ messy deconstruction of Southern rock.…
Disney World now allows you to pay $200 to skip the lines, just don’t expect any thrills
Disney has had plenty of up-charge tours and events rolled out in recent months, and now there’s one for the whole family to enjoy together. The four-hour-long Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour allows guests to ride at least 10 rides that have no height restrictions and then meet Mickey Mouse. At $199 per person, the…
Marco Rubio votes to confirm Betsy DeVos as education secretary
Florida’s junior U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio joined with the majority of his Republican colleagues and Vice President Mike Pence to push through the confirmation of Betsy DeVos, a billionaire and donor to Rubio’s campaign, as education secretary. DeVos, who is one of the owners of the Orlando Magic and related to family members who founded…
Wet ‘n Wild demolition will cost $3 million, what replaces it is anyone’s guess
Wet ’n Wild closed at the end of 2016, but there are still few details on what will replace the world’s first modern water park or when the replacement will even begin construction. However, recent documents filed with the City of Orlando do reveal a few details on what we’ll see in the coming months. The…
Here’s what Floridians have been Googling the most since the election
Since the election, millions of Americans have been speaking out at rallies, marching through the streets, and taking to Google to learn more about things like “How to emigrate to Canada” and “What did Trump do now?” But what is the Sunshine State Googling? Using Google Trends, Estately put together a list of items that…
Former Miss America launches campaign for Orlando City Council
Erika Dunlap, a UCF grad who was crowned Miss America in 2004, plans to launch her campaign to represent District 5 on the Orlando City Council Tuesday night. Dunlap was the first African-American woman to win the Miss Florida title when she was crowned in 2003. She then went on to compete and win the…
Florida lawmakers back unanimous juries in death sentences
Florida juries would have to unanimously agree that defendants should be condemned to death for the sentence to be imposed, under a proposal given swift and overwhelming approval at its first Senate committee Monday. But efforts to broaden the legislation to address other issues involved in a series of court rulings that prompted this year’s…
This map shows where to find your closest medical marijuana doctor in Florida
Even though Amendment 2 passed in November, the state’s new cannabis cure system is far from completion. But, at least you can find a medical marijuana-qualified physician near you for when that time comes. Under Amendment 2, which went into effect Jan. 3, 2017, physicians must complete an eight-hour training course in order to become…
Donald Trump actually thinks the media didn’t cover Pulse
On Monday, the White House issued a list of 78 terror attacks that President Donald Trump claims the media didn’t adequately cover, or chose to ignore, including the June 12 mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse. While visiting MacDill Air Force Base in Florida yesterday, Trump used the occasion to rail against the media and…
Video shows man catching 10-foot Burmese python near Florida golf course
A 10.5-foot-long Burmese python was captured Monday afternoon near an abandoned golf course in Homestead, Florida. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says the snake was spotted by two children who were walking home from school. According to Local 10, Lt. Scott Mulling, a man who fears no snake, pulled the python out of the brush with his bare…
Gost shows the triumph of crushing synths and one sweet mask (Will’s Pub)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Like an encyclopedia of heavy metal, probably no other promoter in the Orlando area covers the spectrum as well as Endoxa Booking. But when it reaches out to the genre’s furthest extremities like in 2015 with the amazing Author and Punisher show, Endoxa makes some of its best, deepest and most interesting…
Florida senator files bill that potentially guts open-records law
A new bill filed by Florida Sen. Greg Steube could potentially gut the state’s open-records law by making it more difficult for people to collect legal fees from local and state agencies that withhold documents illegally. SB 80 is essentially a repeat of a bill Steube, R-Sarasota, filed last year that died in the Florida Legislature.…
Florida man gets 30 years for setting fire to mosque once visited by Pulse shooter
This afternoon, a Florida man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after he pleaded “no contest” to setting a mosque on fire that was once visited by Pulse shooter Omar Mateen. According to the Associated Press, Joseph Schreiber admitted to detectives that he set fire to the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce on Sept. 11,…
Hundreds of protesters expected to show up at routine Orange County Commissioners meeting
Thanks to our Commander in Chief’s very controversial executive order targeting immigrants, tomorrow’s typically mundane Board of County Commissioners meeting for Orange County will be the site of quite a few protesters. A recent Facebook event called Demand Orange County to Protect Immigrants calls for hundreds of protesters to actively participate in the public comment section…
Short film focuses on Orlando’s rising fingerboarding scene
Kissimmee resident Trent Witcher is the focus of a new short film that highlights the art of creating fingerboards, which are basically tiny skateboards you push around with your fingers. The film, Skateboarding to Scale: The Fine Art of Fingerboarding, is directed by Ryan Reese of One92 Media and focuses on Witcher’s small but radical craft. “When I…
Walmart customer shoots, kills Orange County teen accused of shoplifting diapers
Orange County deputies are still investigating a weekend incident involving a Walmart customer who shot and killed a teenager suspected of shoplifting diapers. Arthur Adams, 19, died at the hospital after deputies say he and two other people fled the Walmart Neighborhood Market on 5559 Clarcona Ocoee Road without paying for two carts full of merchandise…
A photo tour of Paddlefish, Disney Springs’ newest restaurant
Paddlefish, the three-story floating fortress of food permanently moored at Disney Springs, opened this past weekend in the Empress Lily after it underwent a thorough gut and redesign. I spent a good chunk of Friday evening getting lost among the three floors of contempo dining rooms, bars and outdoor spaces. Take a look inside Disney…
Wahlburgers in Waterford Lakes is now officially open
Wahlburgers, the fast-casual burger chain founded by three brothers with a reality show, has finally opened its Waterford Lakes location. The highly anticipated burger joint held a soft opening this past weekend. Franchisee Gina Buell, who also has a location in downtown Orlando, told the Orlando Sentinel that she plans on hosting the Wahlberg brothers (Mark, Donnie and…
Enzian and Cinemark Artegon among Florida cinemas to screen Oscar Shorts
Several Central Florida cinemas will screen the Oscar Shorts programs this month. Maitland’s Enzian Theater plans to show the animated and live-action selections later this month, with dates and times yet to be announced. Visit Enzian.org for more information. The historic Tampa Theatre (in downtown Tampa) also plans to screen the animated and live-action shorts…
Everything we know about Fun Spot’s new $6 million coaster Mine Blower
In a television spot during last night’s Super Bowl, Fun Spot America announced that their new $6 million wooden roller coaster will be called “Mine Blower,” which we assume means it’s a mine cart-themed ride that “blows minds.” It’s a perfect name. Really. *Chef kissing fingers gesture* As Orlando Weekly contributor Ken Storey reported back in…
Blink 182 is coming to Orlando this spring
Pop-punk survivors Blink 182 have just announced an Orlando show as part of a full U.S. tour kicking off in March. Confirmed openers right now are Wavves and Naked and Famous. The core Blink duo of Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker will be, again, joined by Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio handling guitar/vocals in Tom…
Lady Gaga announces new ‘Joanne’ tour with two Florida stops
This morning, Ms. Lady Gaga announced the dates for her upcoming Joanne tour, and she’ll be making two stops in the Sunshine State. The world tour, which contains two North American legs, is built around her 2016 LP, Joanne, and will stop at the American Airlines Arena in Miami on Nov. 30 and the Amalie Arena in…
Super Bowl LI champion James White is heading to Disney World
New England Patriots running back and Super Bowl LI champion James White is making his way to Disney World this afternoon to celebrate his team’s second Super Bowl victory in just three years. White made history during Super Bowl LI, creating two new Super Bowl records by catching 14 passes for 110 yards and scoring 20 points…
Parquet Courts make their Orlando debut at the Social
For the past several years, New York quartet Parquet Courts has been making waves through the music world. Building up an impressive discography that started with the low-key release of their debut, American Specialties, Parquet Courts steadily gained attention and buzz. Their sound was immediate and undeniable: jangly guitars, catchy licks, buoyant basslines and the…
Band of the Week: Steps of Odessa
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 Steps of Odessa. Steps of Odessa are playing Uncle Lou’s on Friday, Feb. 10. Just the facts:Who’s in the band? Rob Wassum – Vocals Matt Wassum – Drums Matt Gutkin – Synth Giovanny Vega – Bass Paul…
FWC may relax rules on fishing Goliath Grouper, a hearty fish of the sea
The Goliath grouper, a fish that can grow to weigh nearly 800 pounds, might go back on the list of the things you can keep and eat, or stuff, or whatever it is you do with a fish the size of a Prius. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet on Feb. 8 and…
Cinemark wants you to know that they’re still open, despite Artegon closing
You might not be able to shop at Artegon Marketplace anymore, but you can still catch a movie there. According to Cinemark, the movie theater at the “anti-mall” will remain open for business despite Artegon’s closure last month. The Lightstone Group, who owns the mall, closed the mall’s doors on Jan. 26. Only Bass Pro…
Church and Trump: Evangelicals hold their noses to get what they want
Democracy in Crisis
Women allegedly drug and rob NFL lineman during Pro Bowl festivities
Over $100,000 worth of jewelry was allegedly taken off of the unconscious body of Quinton Spain during last weekend’s Pro Bowl festivities in Orlando. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Tennessee Titans lineman, who was visiting Orlando to attend the Pro Bowl, has fallen prey to one of two unidentified women that have been preying…
Sara Watkins shows the range of the Women in Song series
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND The Orlando Philharmonic is in the middle of an interesting new three-part series at the Plaza Live called Women in Song. The premise is self-explanatory, but the aspect worth special attention is the stylistic ground it spans. As you’d expect, it opened on a classical foot with opera singer Ariadne Greif back…
Trump’s weekend Mar-a-Lago vacation could cost taxpayers more than $3 million
It looks like we’re just going to have to get used to footing the bill for Trump’s weekend vacations to the “winter White House.” According to Politico, Trump’s trip to his Mar-a-Lago resort this weekend could cost taxpayers more than $3 million. The estimate comes from a previous cost report from the Government Accountability Office…
Florida woman claims her iPhone 6 burst into flames
A Florida woman claims her iPhone is now a pile of melted plastic and shattered glass. According to WFLA, Palm Harbor resident Amanda Bentz woke up early Tuesday morning, Jan. 31, to her iPhone 6 Plus shooting flames from her nightstand. Bentz and her husband quickly suppressed the flames using a shirt, but not before…
Court rejects lawsuit over Tallahassee gun ordinances
An appeals court Friday rejected a lawsuit filed by gun-rights groups that challenged the city of Tallahassee over decades-old firearms ordinances that conflict with state law. A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal, in a 25-page ruling, said the ordinances, while still on the books, are “null and void” because of the state…
Bandcamp will donate 100 percent of today’s profits to ACLU
Music discovery hub Bandcamp announced today that it will be donating 100 percent of all profits raised through digital and physical music sold to the American Civil Liberties Union, supporting the work the organization is doing to defend immigrant and refugee rights. The impassioned statement from Bandcamp CEO Ethan Diamond reads in part: Last week’s…
Black Lives Matter protest will take place in downtown Orlando tonight
The international activist movement Black Lives Matter will hold a protest in downtown Orlando tonight. The protest will happen at Lake Eola at 6 p.m. According to the event’s Facebook page, protestors hope to raise awareness of what they call a general “lack of security” that is being felt throughout the Pine Hills community. This rally…
Goth night Kulture Shock returns with Damien Plague as guest DJ
Semi-regular installment of the Kulture Shock goth night intrigues us with the inclusion of Damien Plague from German industrial legends Das Ich as the night’s featured DJ. OK, maybe he wasn’t an original member at all, but still … Kulture Shock happens tonight at 10 p.m. at Bombshell’s Tavern with DJs, burlesque performers, etc. Cover…
Someone broke into the Owl’s Attic in Audubon Park last night
Orlando vintage boutique the Owl’s Attic has become the latest victim of the city’s smash-and-grab robbery epidemic. The store posted on Instagram that they had been burglarized on Thursday night, uploading a photo of the glass front door smashed in. Store employees say that they captured the culprit on camera, but so far, there hasn’t…
Winter Park jewelry company accused of bilking thousands of dollars from overseas employees
Bajalia International Group, a Winter Park jewelry company promoted on HSN, is being accused of bilking thousands of dollars from the female artisans it employs in developing countries like Afghanistan and India, according to the Tampa Bay Times. In a long, detailed story, Times reporter Justine Griffin writes that on air at HSN, Winter Park…
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is bringing cute confections to Altamonte Springs
Japan’s most kawaii kitty character is once again bringing sweet treats to Central Florida. The touring Hello Kitty confectionery café truck will be making a stop at the Altamonte Mall on Saturday, March 4. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., visitors will have the chance to snag some super cute kitty creations like cookies, cakes and “cat-ppuccinos.” But fans…
UCF receives $1.3 million in state funds to fight Zika
Thanks to a $1.3 million grant from Florida Governor Rick Scott, researchers at University of Central Florida will now have the funding to look into better ways of detecting the Zika virus, and developing a possible vaccine. Wednesday’s grant is part of Scott’s “Fighting for Florida’s Future” program, which issued 24 grants total. Fighting for…
Orlando rescue puppies to play in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XIII
The Puppy Bowl, America’s greatest testament to athletic passion and strength, will once again appear on television screens this Sunday. This year, 12 puppy players from St. Cloud-based animal shelter Florida Little Dog Rescue will hit the field for Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XIII. Alexander Hamilpup, Puddles, Oliver, Rory, Nikita, Smooshie, Buttons and Parfait made…
StoryCorps is coming to Orlando to record Pulse experiences
StoryCorps, a New York-based project that travels the country recording and sharing humanity’s stories, is coming to Orlando in March to preserve the stories of people affected by the massacre where 49 people were killed at the gay nightclub Pulse last year. “Taking Your Pulse” is a collaboration between StoryCorps and 90.7 WMFE to collect…
Today is a great day to call Marco Rubio
Today, more than any other day, is a great day to pick up the phone and chat with Florida Senator Marco Rubio. In case you don’t already have it saved in your phone, here’s the number for his Orlando office: 407-254-2573 or toll-free in Florida: 1-866-630-7106. Trust me, you and Marco have plenty to chat…
Broadway smash hit ‘Hamilton’ coming to Orlando
Don’t throw away your shot, Broadway fans: Hamilton is coming to Orlando, just not right away. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Broadway Across America announced Thursday evening that the historical smash hit will be traveling to Orlando during the 2018-2019 season. So far, actual dates for the shows haven’t been announced,…
Spooky synthwave act Gost gets creepy at Will’s Pub
Here’s something a little different. Shadowy synthwaver Gost – real name unknown, past involvement in metal bands rumored but not confirmed, dark mystique intact – comes on visually like a cross between a member of Sodom, one of the Ramones and lucha legend La Parka; and sonically like an unholy mélange of Giorgio Moroder’s widescreen…
The Drunken Odyssey presents odes to humping at Erotic Poetry Night V: Smut, Actually
Although Super Bowl Sunday is often marked by flowery descriptions of balls and the people who handle them, local literary podcast The Drunken Odyssey is taking the opportunity to forgo any subtlety in this night of erotic poetry and prose. Local writers like Teege Braune, Stephanie Rizzo and host John King take to the mic…
NYU professor Deborah Willis gives a lecture on Snap’s ‘Posing Beauty’ at Rollins
The goodness just keeps coming: Related programming around the frankly fabulous group of shows on black art (Posing Beauty at Snap; AfroFantastic, The Black Figure and Reframing the Picture, Reclaiming the Past at Cornell Fine Arts Museum) gracing our city right now continues, with the curator of Snap’s Posing Beauty giving a lecture at Rollins…
Ivanhoe Village mainstay Nora’s celebrates 13 years in business with 13 beers
Nora Brooker has been in the business of providing Ivanhoe Village with heroic amounts of wine and beer in a warm, friendly setting for 13 years now. To celebrate this lucky anniversary, she’s throwing a bit of a mini-beer festival. Pay your cover and get 13 samples of 13 different beers. If you try something…
John Morgan, Jack Latvala test waters in Florida governor’s race
Speculation about contenders for the 2018 campaign for governor picked up steam Thursday, as trial attorney John Morgan continued to flirt with a bid and a powerful state senator said he might join the fray. In a visit to Tallahassee, one almost certain to stoke talk that he will run for the state’s highest office,…
Florida senator files bill holding businesses that ban guns liable in shootings
Florida Sen. Greg Steube has apparently not had enough controversy in 2017, and now the Sarasota Republican has filed a bill allowing people with concealed weapons licenses to sue gun-banning businesses if they’re the victims of a shooting at those locations. The NRA-backed bill, SB 610, is based on Steube’s premise that private businesses, including…
‘Beachheads’ – how the Trump administration wages war on facts
Democracy in Crisis
EDM duo The Chainsmokers are coming to Florida
DJ duo the Chainsmokers, who Esquire recently named the Nickelback of EDM, have two Florida stops on their 2017 Memories: Do Not Open tour. The 40-date tour, which is only stopping in Miami and Tampa (sorry, Orlando), will feature special guests like Kiiara and Emily Warren. You can find the duo in Miami on Thursday, April…
Kurt Vile now a phenomenon, goes from reverie to living color on stage (The Social)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Well, Kurt Vile is a full-blown phenomenon now. No surer sign of that than selling out a venue with both ease and a higher proportion of people who give little shit about opening acts at your show (Jan. 31, The Social). But good for the indie hero for striking this broad of…
161,000 Florida residents didn’t vote for either candidate last November
Florida officials released a report this week that shows 161,000 Florida residents didn’t vote for a president last election, nearly doubling the amount of absent votes from 2008 and 2012. That’s right. Not a single vote for the Democrat, the Republican, or even a third-party candidate. Nothing. According to the AP, this number includes those…
Craving face-to-face interaction as you buy Girl Scout cookies? There’s an app for that too
If you haven’t noticed, the Girl Scouts are seriously on their cookie game this year. Between partnering with Uber for cookie delivery and releasing a limited-edition S’mores flavor and just being utterly adorable, they’re making it really hard to stick to those New Year’s resolutions. And it just got harder. You’re welcome. The Girl Scouts…
Master comedian Lily Tomlin delivers an evening of classic performances at the Dr. Phillips Center
It’s hard to oversell Lily Tomlin. The beloved comedian and actress has a résumé that stretches from groundbreaking sketch comedy show Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in (“one ringy-dingy … two ringy-dingy”) through films like Robert Altman’s Nashville and David O. Russell’s I Heart Huckabees, to your parents’ favorite Netflix series, Grace and Frankie. This appearance at…
Judge says Trump golf course in Florida must pay $5.8 million after ripping off former members
A Florida golf course once led by President Donald Trump was ordered to pay back former members who were billed thousands even though they weren’t allowed to play any golf. According to the Sun Sentinel, federal judge Kenneth Marra ruled on Wednesday that Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida, must pay $5.8 million to the former…
The Coathangers return to Will’s Pub after a triumphant 2016
Atlanta’s current Queens of Noise, the Coathangers, had a better 2016 than most, releasing their fifth studio album, Nosebleed Weekend, and going on tour with anarcho-reunion act Refused. But even though the trio seem to be flirting with the edges of the big time, their bratty take on punk rock still retains the sense of…
Florida court rules Uber drivers are independent contractors
Siding with the San Francisco-based technology giant, a Florida appeals court Wednesday upheld a decision by Gov. Rick Scott’s administration that Uber drivers are independent contractors —- not employees —- and therefore not eligible for unemployment benefits. The unanimous decision by the three-judge panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeals stems from an unemployment…
Judge orders mental exam for Pulse shooter’s wife Noor Salman
Noor Salman, the wife of Pulse shooter Omar Mateen, was ordered by a California judge Wednesday afternoon to receive a psychiatric evaluation. According to the Associated Press, Judge Donna Ryu in Oakland asked for the exam before deciding to release Salman from jail pending her trial. Salman, who has pleaded not guilty, is facing various charges…
Stephanie Murphy files bill that would remove Stephen Bannon from National Security Council
Florida congresswoman and Winter Park resident Stephanie Murphy filed a bill Wednesday that would essentially remove Trump’s top political advisor Stephen Bannon from the National Security Council. If passed, Murphy’s bill would make it so no person whose “primary or predominant responsibility is political in nature” could be designated as a member of the Security…
Pam Bondi has accepted my Instagram follow request for some reason
Back in December, I sent an Instagram follow request to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi’s private account knowing damn well I would never break into this exclusive club. All I knew was whatever she had hidden behind those privacy settings, it had to be something amazing. Sandwiches? Sunsets? Golf outings with Donald Trump? The sky…
Lush Agave and Asheville’s Ryan Oslance to play Stardust Video and Coffee tonight
It’s a welcome return to Orlando for the solo devotional loop/vocal project Lush Agave. Asheville-based percussionist Ryan Oslance will be playing a solo drum set as well. Lush Agave plays Stardust Video and Coffee with Ryan Oslance and Mother Juno tonight at 9 p.m. Show is free but donations are encouraged. Related Stories
Valentine’s Day can come early at one of these February wine dinners at Norman’s
To be completely honest, Valentine’s Day is not the ideal evening to enjoy dinner out. After Mother’s Day, it’s the busiest night of the year for restaurants. What you can expect at most places: limited menu options (and sometimes, just one menu option), high turnover and noise. Lots of noise. Instead of going out on…
Universal Orlando announces free parking for everyone after 6 p.m.
Universal Orlando announced Wednesday morning that it will now offer free parking for everyone after 6 p.m. This convenient little perk was previously only offered to Florida residents with valid proof of residency. Now, tourists get to enjoy the free evening parking as well, a small win after Universal increased its annual passholder prices by about…
27 free concerts happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, Feb. 1 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. Lush Agave, Ryan Oslance, Mother Juno 9 pm at Stardust Video and…
After Artegon, Gods & Monsters finally has a new home
The former Artegon-based comic book and action figure collaborative Gods & Monsters has found a new home at the Orlando Crossings mall on I-Drive. According to a post from Gods & Monsters’ Facebook, the store has signed a temporary lease at Orlando Crossings Mall and is negotiating for a bigger and more permanent space. From the…
Submit to Seduction party at Fairvilla gives you pointers on what to pick up for a sexy Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and there’s no more socially acceptable time to buy your partner sex toys. If you need some pointers on what to pick up for a romantic night of butt stuff, swing by Fairvilla to get pampered with gourmet bites, free cocktails, and educational demonstrations on a variety of products…
Orange County deputies shoot knife-wielding suspect at Walmart
Orange County Sheriff’s deputies shot a knife-wielding suspect they say was stalking a Walmart employee and tried to hit an officer with his car Tuesday afternoon. Deputies responded to a call of a suspicious man armed with a 9-inch knife at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on 201 S. Chickasaw Trail and confronted Abraham Canaan, 51. Canaan allegedly…
Rick Scott seeks tax cuts, more education money in new budget
Throwing an elbow or two in the direction of House Republicans, Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday unveiled a nearly $83.5 billion budget that would slash taxes, boost education funding and cut spending on hospitals. There were few surprises in Scott’s proposed spending plan for the budget year that begins July 1. But his remarks to…
Macbeth Studio and CityArts Factory team up for a Local Love Night to benefit Zebra Coalition
Macbeth Studio and Local Love Orlando have plans to host at least five fundraising events this year, and this first one benefits the Zebra Coalition. Stop in to CityArts Factory to mix, mingle and drink with fellow humanitarians. Get your portrait taken by Macbeth Studio or pick up one of those cool maps of Orlando…
Sam Flax Wall Project invites street artists to decorate landmark local building
Street artists will deface a local building at a block party today, but the owners at Sam Flax are cool with it. Simultaneously raising awareness on issues Sam Flax deems fit and providing anyone with the chance to see how local street art is produced, this 3-year-old project gives the public a chance to view…
Kiss Emoji showcase at Spacebar capitalizes on the shock of the new
Musically and creatively, we find the so-called “shock of the new” to be a very refreshing experience. Music scenes constantly develop and change; new faces and new voices are essential. And this well-curated bill of new and young experimental, noise and left-field electronics projects gives an intimate look at one grouping of possible futures in…
Notice of Auction
Notice of Auction 1997 Nissan Pathfinder XE with VIN# JN8AR05Y1VW107477 will be auctioned on 2/20/2017 at 9:00 am. Gardy Bien-Aime & Beverly April Ley Wynne. 8550 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL. 32835
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NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2000 Nissan VIN# 5N1ED28TXYC517672 Drop Box 1999 Nissan VIN# 1N4DL01D9XC230340 2009 Chevy VIN# 1GNFK230X9R279257 1998 Ford VIN# 2FAFP73W9WX126288 To be…
With Trump, you can’t pick your battles. You need total war
The bed of nails
Notice of Auction
Notice of Auction 2001 Lufk Semi Trailer with VIN# 1L01A482211147464 will be auctioned on 2/20/2017 at 9:00 am. Nicholas Gerard DelGiudice & Robert Joseph Sears Sr. 8550 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL. 32835.
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Notice of Sale Name – Property – Unit # Kara C Zoldak – Wood, clothes, shrimp basket, boxes, misc household and personal goods – 006H, Just blaze Barber Shop Inc. c/o: Jesse Barral – Mirror, sink, chair, wires, tvs, drawers, misc household and personal items – 023H, Alberto C Molina – Snap on tool chest,…
ICYMI: OIA fills with protesters in response to Trump’s travel ban, Florida lawmakers push for a fracking ban, some new local rules for drones and more
Protesters rally at MCO to support immigrant, Muslim communities: In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at refugees and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries, almost a thousand people gathered at Orlando International Airport over the weekend to stand with Muslim and immigrant communities. Trump’s executive order suspends entry of all refugees into…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND…
SUMMONS
SUMMONS Case No.: 2016 SC 033755 STATE OF WISCONSIN – CIRCUIT COURT – SMALL CLAIMS – MILWAUKEE COUNTY Short Term Financial, LLC, 880 Lee Street, #302, Des Plaines, IL 60016, Plaintiff, vs. Omar Cantres, 6548 Pershing Avenue, #205, Orlando, FL 32822, Defendant. To the person(s) named above as Defendant(s): You are being sued by the…
Remembering the Orlando 49: Ángel Luis Candelario Padró
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: Ángel Luis Candelario Padró Ángel Candelario Padró was preparing to start a new chapter in his life. He would not live to see it through. The 28-year-old, originally from…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Personal property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self Storage Facility Act, Sections 83-806 and 83-807. Contents may include kitchen, household items, bedding, toys, games, boxes, barrels, packed cartons, furniture, trucks, cars, etc. There is no title for vehicles…
Our take on the Honeymoon reminds us that the sweet ain’t as sweet without the bitter
They say necessity is the mother of invention, though it’s hard to consider a new cocktail an actual necessity. But as I leafed through Jim Meehan’s gorgeous PDT Cocktail Book (Sterling Epicure, 2011) last week, looking for Remix inspiration, I chanced on an entry I’d never noticed before: Meehan’s adaptation of the Honeymoon Cocktail from…
Opening this week: Rings, The Space Between Us and more
OPENING THIS WEEK: Rings The Ring was one of the few respectable American remakes of a foreign horror flick. As a matter of fact, it was so scary that it gave me a temporary phobia of just about everything circular, including hula hoops and libertarian logic. Fourteen years later, I guess some sort of reboot is…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE FOLLOWING TENANTS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH TO SATISFY RENTAL LIENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807. CONTENTS MAY INCLUDE KITCHEN, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, BEDDING, TOYS, GAMES, PACKED CARTONS, FURNITURE, TOOLS, TRUCKS, CARS, ETC. THERE’S NO TITLE FOR VEHICLES SOLD AT…
Susan Orlean, author of ‘The Orchid Thief,’ kicks off Winter With the Writers at Rollins College
A tourist of the human condition
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 16CP3278 Division: 2 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JANET C. RIEK, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The name of the decedent, the designation of the court in which the administration of this estate is pending, and the…
Notice of Public Sale
Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to F.S.713.78, February 13,2017, at 5PM, OBT Towing 1900, South Orange Blossom Trail, FL 32805, will sell the following vehicles, sold as is, no title, terms cash. Seller reserves the right to refuse any or all bids: 2002, ISU, vin #4S2CE58X524612692, 2006, DODGE, vin #1B3EL46X66N137109.
The Wizarding World’s theme of banding together to resist an autocrat seems not escapist, but essential
Twenty years ago this coming June, J.K. Rowling published the debut novel in her Harry Potter series, and the world of literary fantasy changed forever. In the two decades since, I’ve read and re-read all the books, watched and purchased the films, attended the grand openings of three Wizarding World attractions, and consumed approximately 728…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 07/Dawson CASE NO: DP16-757 IN THE INTEREST OF: I.F. DOB: 02/02/2009, Minor Child SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO:Amanda Blackenship-Florentino Garcia Address Unknown A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath…
Notice of Public Sale
Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to F.S.713.78, February 17, 2017, at 5PM, OBT Towing 1900, South Orange Blossom Trail, FL 32805, will sell the following vehicle, sold as is, no title, terms cash. Seller reserves the right to refuse any or all bids: 1999, MERZ, vin #WDBJF70H5XA733469.
Robert De Niro’s ‘The Comedian’ stinks
Get the hook
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 03 CASE NO.: DP15-264 IN THE INTEREST OF: C.B., a male minor child, DOB: 11/30/2010. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA To: Angel Herra Hernandez, Address unknown. WHEREAS a Petition for…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE FEBRUARY 27, 2017 at 8:00AM at My Towing Company 1800 N Forsyth Rd., Orlando FL 32807. Will sell the following vehicles to the highest bidder 2003 NISSAN VIN # 1N4BL11E93C315825 2006 TOYOTA SCION VIN# JTKDE177460123152Term of the sale are cash. My Towing Company reserves the right to accept or reject any…
Savage Love (2/1/17)
I am a 26-year-old heterosexual European man. I have been for four years in a monogamous relationship with my girlfriend. Recently she cheated on me. When she told me what she did, I felt a very strong pain, even stronger than I expected. After a few days of pain, however, I found that the sexual…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 03/Shea CASE NO.: DP07-343 IN THE INTEREST OF: S.R.M. DOB: 09/09/2002, M.R.M. DOB: 08/01/2004, Minor Children. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA To: ERIC MCINTYRE, Address unknown. WHEREAS a Petition for…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: February 23rd, 2017 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored…
Gimme Shelter (2/1/17)
Are you looking for a new pet? Meet Zelda! Zelda is 3 years old and is a little shy at first, but she’ll warm up to you quickly. She loves chin scratches and she is a very mellow kitty. All Zelda wants is a loving home to relax in! She is laid-back, and would be…
LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND
LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. PROPERTY NOT CLAIMED WILL EITHER BE SURRENDERED TO THE FINDERS OR RETAINED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT. CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. JANUARY 2017 1. CELL PHONE 600 BLK S GOLDWYN 2. CELL PHONE GOLDENROD & HOFFNER…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: February 22nd , 2017 at the times and locations listed below. The personal…
Run the Jewels make the case as hip-hop’s most meteoric act right now, Eyedea documentary makes Florida debut
As much of my coverage this month shows, including below, Orlando has an active and informed alternative-rap scene. So the Feb. 4 screening of The World Has No Eyedea (Enzian Theater, 12:30 p.m.) should be of particular interest. It’ll be the Florida premiere of the documentary on the prismatic life and untimely 2010 death of…
Notice
Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1751 Fortune Rd Kissimmee FL 34744, 407-414- 5303 & 02/21/17 @ 11:00am Claudia Henriquez 3069 household goods and furniture, Kristopher Dunaway 5014 household…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facilities listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: February 24th, 2017 at the times and locations…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, KARATE ZOO MOBILE INC., of 1360 N. Goldenrod Rd. #9 Orlando FL 32807, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: KZ ACTIVE ENRICHMENT It is the intent of the undersigned to register “KZ ACTIVE ENRICHMENT” with…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facilities listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: February 22nd, 2017 at the times and locations…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Kimberly Little, of PO BOX 167, Geneva FL 32732 County of Seminole, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: A MOTHERS LOVE BABY AFGHANS It is the intent of the undersigned to register “A MOTHERS LOVE…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facilities listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: February 23rd, 2017 at the times and locations…
Sno Tea Caffe opens near UCF, there’s now a Ben & Jerry’s on Park Avenue, plus more in our weekly food roundup
OPENINGS Sno Tea Caffe, featuring Taiwanese shaved ice desserts, has opened near UCF in the University Commons plaza. A few doors down, look for Spice Indian Grill to open in the coming weeks … Grown, a USDA Organic Certified fast-food restaurant by former NBA star Ray Allen and his wife, Shannon, will open a stand-alone…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Lapin Environmental, LLC, of 3000 West 40th Street, Orlando, FL 32839, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: OxSolve It is the intent of the undersigned to register “OxSolve” with the Florida Department of State, Division…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: February 21st , 2017 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods…
Selections: Our picks of the week’s best events, Feb.1-7
Thursday, 2 Kiss Emoji? MUSIC Musically and creatively, we find the so-called “shock of the new” to be a very refreshing experience. Music scenes constantly develop and change; new faces and new voices are essential. And this well-curated bill of new and young experimental, noise and left-field electronics projects gives an intimate look at one…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Matthew Heffelfinger, of 12472 Lake Underhill Rd, #119, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Commander Cube It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Commander Cube” with the Florida Department of State, Division of…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Pursuant to Florida Statute 713.78 on FEBRUARY 27, 2017 at 8am, Mike’s Towing, 3141 Sharpe Rd., Apopka, FL will sell the following vehicle(s): 1999 BUICK VIN#1G4HP52K6XH446509 AND 1994 HONDA VIN#1HGEG8653RL005824. Seller reserves the right to bid and to refuse any/all bids. Sold as is, no warranty. Terms Cash.
Concert Picks This Week: Lush Agave, the World Has No Eyedea, John Lodge and more
Lush Agave A welcome return for this solo, devotional loop/vocal project. Asheville’s Ryan Oslance is touring through with a solo percussion set as well. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Stardust Video and Coffee, donations encouraged So Long, Leonard Local tribute to the much-missed Canadian singer/poet/romantic. Expect his sad songs. Wait, they were all sad.…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,Vegan Goodness, LLC, of 475 W. Silver Star Rd., Ocoee, FL 34761, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Greenz And Beanz It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Greenz And Beanz” with the Florida…
Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Orlando Business Center 2200 Forsyth Rd. Ste M-01, Orlando, FL 32807, 407-657- 0098. To, Unit #. Daniel L Chellis – Cooler, wooden chair, propane tank, ryobi circular saw, Fishing pole, Misc. Item – Unit # L08; Stephen M Shirley – Lawn Mower, shoes, Kitchen table, Leaf Blower, Stereo speakers – Unit #M39;…
