People we love 2018
Coheed and Cambria and Taking Back Sunday have announced a co-headlining tour set to hit amphitheaters this summer and it’s going to kick off in Florida. The two bands – joined by touring openers The Story So Far – begin their tour on July 6 at the Bayfront Amphitheatre, before moving on to nearby Tampa…
Arming school employees, expanding background checks and revamping the Baker Act law to keep guns from people experiencing mental-health issues were among measures law-enforcement leaders from across the state discussed Tuesday as they look for ways to prevent future school massacres. The workshop, closed to the public but shown on the state’s Florida Channel, was…
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION, File No. 2017-CP- 003821-O IN RE: ESTATE OF VERA KOVACEVICH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of VERA KOVACEVICH, deceased, whose date of death was November 6, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County,…
Orlando trial attorney John Morgan, a once-viable contender for governor, took to social media this evening to argue that there is some sort of connection between mass shootings like the one that just occurred in Parkland, Florida, and prescription drugs and even vaccines. Pointing out that he didn’t know any kids with autism growing up,…
#StonemanDouglas students react in the #Florida House gallery as a motion to revive legislation to ban assault weapons is shot down by the chamber's majority Republicans #guncontrol #ParklandShooting pic.twitter.com/DPRpVbpwVL — Troy Kinsey (@TroyKinsey) February 20, 2018 Florida House lawmakers declined to take up a measure that would ban the sale and possession of assault weapons…
Better integration of data, coordination of care and services and early screening and assessment were among recommendations a panel of mental health experts offered Tuesday at a workshop organized by Gov. Rick Scott in response to last week’s shooting rampage by a troubled 19-year-old that left 17 people —- including 14 teenagers —- dead. Nikolas…
After strong rumors for years, Universal confirmed in 2015 that it was indeed working developing a line of new lands with Nintendo, giving details the following year on it coming to Orlando, Tokyo, and Hollywood. Last year a groundbreaking took place for the one in Japan and permits were pulled for the one here in…
Following last year’s successful re-imagining of Disney California Adventure’s Tower of Terror to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! many expected the Paris version of the ride to undergo a similar reskinning. But Disney has now confirmed this is not the case. The Paris version of the drop-tower ride will go down for nearly…
Once every twenty years the Florida Constitution Revision Commission meets to hear proposals from citizens on constitutional amendments. At least one American has embraced this freedom with 126 proposals. Loyal Millett, who the Tampa Bay Times identified as an Uber driver, has proposed changes from everything between updates on casinos in the state to birth…
Prog legend Todd Rundgren has reconvened his Utopia supergroup for their first tour in decades, and they’re heading out on the road this spring, with a Central Florida show confirmed. Utopia was Rundgren’s vehicle for exploring more straight-ahead power-pop moods in the mid-’70s, best known for “Rock Love” and “Set Me Free.” The reunited quartet…
In response to last week’s school shooting in Parkland, Florida, protesters will gather in Orlando next month to demand sensible gun reform from our country’s politicians. As part of a nationwide movement, “The March for Our Lives” is organized by “Florida Resistance,” and will take place March 24, from noon to 3 p.m at at Lake…
Disney World is about to get a bit cheaper to eat at thanks to a gas station. The Magic Kingdom Car Care Center has closed for an extended refurbishment. When it reopens, the Speedway gas station there will feature a brand-new gas station, and with it plenty of new amenities. The gas station will feature…
Sixto Rodriguez, the man made famous in the U.S. after the documentary “Searching for Sugarman,” will be coming to Orlando this weekend. Rodriguez will be performing at Plaza Live Orlando, Feb. 25 with tickets starting at $30. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. After having two records flop in the U.S. during the ’70s, Rodriguez gained…
Today will be the last chance for Central Floridians to attend one of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission’s public hearings locally. Prior to the public hearing, the League of Women Voters of Florida will hold a press conference to demand that the CRC takes action on gun safety. According to a press release from the…
An aversion to gun-rights restrictions has been a bedrock of Republican campaigns in Florida —- a testing ground for model NRA-backed legislation —- for years. But a 19-year-old killer, armed with a semi-automatic rifle he purchased legally and used to fatally gun down 14 students and three faculty members at a Broward County high school,…
An ad produced by a California-based Democratic super PAC has its eye on Gov. Rick Scott’s political future as an elected official in Florida. On Saturday, former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer’s PAC For a Change began running digital ads that take a swipe at Scott’s pro-gun platform, as well as his affinity for one longtime…
Disney unions in Orlando have filed a federal labor complaint against the theme park company for allegedly withholding $1,000 bonuses from unionized workers unless they approve the company’s wage proposal. “Disney is discriminating against 38,000 of some of its lowest-paid cast members,” said Angie McKinnon, a representative for one of the Disney unions. “Using the…
It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood as Monday marks the 50th anniversary of the “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” premiere on PBS. Fred Rogers’ alma mater, Rollins College, is celebrating by offering patrons a free self-guided walking tour. The Orlando Sentinel reports the tour starts at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum where Rogers’ sweater and sneakers,…
Austin Dillon got a tattoo to commemorate his Daytona 500 win, but it’s unlikely that his fans will ever get to see it. Dillon, along with a couple of his crew members, decided that butt tattoos were the only righteous way to celebrate the win. Dillon’s tattoo includes the Daytona 500 logo with the word…
A week after their classmates and teachers were killed by a gunman in a mass shooting, about 100 students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are planning a march at the state Capitol Wednesday to demand changes to gun laws. The Miami Herald reports students are demanding that Florida lawmakers “use the remaining three weeks…
Orlando is getting more brunch and American fare with a new restaurant that is moving into the former Nova Restaurant space in Ivanhoe Village. Dallas Cowboys lineman and Seminole High School alum Kadeem Edwards is working with former Park Station investor Blake Levison on the new spot, Stir Restaurant and Bar. Although an opening date…
Country star Alan Jackson (recent inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame) and Lee Ann Womack are rolling on with the blockbuster Honky Tonk Highway tour this spring/summer and they’ve just announced a couple of Florida shows set for this May. The closest Jackson is going to get to Orlando as of this writing…
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Florida Senate leaders visited Broward County on Friday as the community continued to reel from a mass shooting this week that killed 17 people at a Parkland high school. Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, Senate Minority Leader Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, and Sen. Gary Farmer, D-Fort…
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 Mag.Lo. Mag.Lo is playing Will’s Pub on Feb. 20 with Milo, Elucid and JPEGMafia. Just the facts: When did the band form?Mag.Lo formed some time around 2012. I chose it…
Chants of “Enough is enough!” reverberated down the street as hundreds of people gathered for a gun-control rally on the steps of the federal courthouse in Ft. Lauderdale, in response to a mass shooting at a Broward County high school on Wednesday. Saturday’s speakers included students and teachers who survived the horrific event at Marjorie…
A candlelight vigil has been planned Sunday at a Winter Park church to honor the victims of the Parkland high school mass shooting. Just five days ago, 17 students and teachers were killed after a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County. Tonight’s vigil starts at 6:30 p.m. at the First…
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Field Trip South, Will’s Pub, Feb. 16-17 Last year, I gave this magnet event put on by lifer garage-rock label Hidden Volume Records an Undie award for “Best New Festival” and, this year, it made a prescient man of me in its big return. Being a showcase of high-quality music is already…
This afternoon, Florida Gov. Rick Scott called for the resignation of FBI Director Christopher Wray after the agency said it failed to investigate a tip on the Parkland high school shooter. And while the FBI should probably shoulder some blame for not acting on that tip, Gov. Scott should probably not say shit about mass…
The annual Orlando Caribbean Festival is going big this year with a heavy lineup of musical talent lined up for the daylong event, including the surprising announcement of Wyclef Jean of Fugees and solo fame. Joining Wyclef on the lineup will be Jenn Morel, Djakout #1, Konshens, Alison Hinds, Tanto Metro/Devante, Harmonik, TVice, Klass, and Kai.…
The 19-year-old who admitted to killing 17 people at a Florida high school this week was a member of an air-rifle marksmanship program that received a grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation. Former members of the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School told the Associated Press that…
Good news for fans of the 2-liter margarita: Pepe’s Cantina will open their third location soon. Adding to their Hannibal Square and Church Street restaurants, Pepe’s will take over the old Giraffas space at 5415 International Drive. While the space is currently under renovation, Pepe’s Cantina I-Drive hopes to be open before Cinco de Mayo.…
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is calling on FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign after the agency said it failed to investigate a tip on the Parkland high school shooter. The FBI said earlier Friday that a person close to 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz contacted the agency’s tipline on Jan. 5 to report concerns about “Cruz’s gun ownership,…
In an era when Disney is dedicated to digging every last cartoon classic out of their vault, turning it into a musical play, and then converting it back into a CGI film, it would be easy to feel cynical about The Lion King’s return to Orlando. But from the opening cries of “Circle of Life,”…
The FBI was warned last month that Nikolas Cruz had a “desire to kill people” and was at risk of committing a school shooting, but the agency failed to follow up on the tip. Weeks after that warning, authorities say Cruz took an Uber to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wednesday and walked onto campus…
This afternoon Special Council Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russian nationals and three organizatioms for interfering with the U.S. election system, which includes organizing multiple pro-Trump rallies in Florida. Released today, the 37-page indictment points to Russian agents creating false online personas to hype Trump, bash GOP rivals (including Rubio and Cruz), slam Hillary Clinton, and also…
Funk mastermind George Clinton is mobilizing his all-star Parliament Funkadelic supergroup for a series of U.S. engagements over the next few months and as of this writing, as far as Florida goes, Clinton will only be landing the Mothership in Orlando in May. George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic play the House of Blues on Friday,…
Known for their cocktails and late-night happy hours, Bar Louie opened a new location on I-Drive yesterday. In honor of the new location, 8510 International Drive, they’re hosting a “grand toasting” and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 1, at 5 p.m. The first 100 people to walk through their doors will receive a VIP…
The White House says President Donald Trump will no longer travel to Orlando today for a scheduled infrastructure event. Rather, Trump is “making plans” to visit the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, where 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students and faculty on Wednesday, killing 17 people and injuring 15 others. The White…
Get ready to get lost in Andy’s backyard. Toy Story Land, the year’s largest theme park expansion, will officially open at Hollywood Studios June 30, Disney announced this morning. The new 11-acre land will feature two new rides: Slinky Dog Dash, which Disney says will be a family coaster, and Alien Swirling Saucers, an updated…
Believe it or not, this is Tiny Waves and the Geek Easy’s third time hosting a Kingdom Hearts-themed dance party. Discuss rumors about the upcoming Kingdom Hearts III while dressed as your favorite spiky-haired anime JRPG characters – or an anthropomorphic duck if that’s your thing. Then dance the night away to sounds from Ben…
Florida could permanently do away with the restoration of civil rights —- including the right to vote —- for ex-felons in response to a federal judge’s ruling that the voting-restoration process is unconstitutional, the state’s attorneys argued in court documents filed Monday. Siding with the voting-rights group Fair Elections Legal Network this month, U.S. District…
In what has become one of the high-profile issues of this year’s legislative session, the House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would prevent most minors from getting married in Florida. But the House would not go as far as the Senate, which has passed an outright ban on marriage licenses for people under…
She’s found plenty of success lately, such as her late night talk show Truth & Iliza on the Freeform Channel (formerly ABC Family) and her recently released memoir Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity – and now she’s found her way to Orlando for an evening of feminist funny-making. So save your misogynistic excuses…
Here in Orlando we live in a bubble, isolated from what a lot of Central Florida really looks like. We’re surrounded by swamps and wetlands. Head to Orlando Wetlands Festival, put on by the City of Orlando, Orange Audubon Society and Orange County Parks and Recreation Department, if you want that connection to what Central Florida…
The names of the 17 people killed in the mass shooting Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have not been released by law enforcement officials. However, loved ones of the victims took to social media in commemoration of those who were lost in the senseless tragedy. The victims were as follows: Jaime Guttenberg From…
A bill that would restrict the most common type of second-trimester abortion is ready for a floor vote in the Florida House. In a 13-6 vote, the House Health & Human Services Committee on Thursday approved a bill (HB 1429) that would impose new restrictions on doctors performing dilation-and-evacuation abortions, in which a woman’s cervix…
Shortly before a mass shooting at a Broward County high school, a Senate committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that could dedicate more funding to Florida schools for mental health services. The bill (SB 1434) would create a special category for mental health in the annual funding formula for Florida’s 67 school districts. The…
Yesterday, a 19-year-old former student used an AR-15 rifle that he legally purchased to systematically gun down and kill 17 of his classmates and teachers at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Florida now claims two of the most deadly shootings in modern U.S. history. Wednesday’s shooting occurred roughly two years after a…
Within only a few hours of its upload onto the Internet, a GoFundMe page setup for the victims of yesterday’s mass shooting in Parkland has already raised more than $300,000. By 3:15 p.m. this afternoon, the campaign was only $50,000 short of its goal — $350,000. The campaign was launched by the Broward Education Foundation at…
Orlando Police say they arrested a Lake Nona High School student for allegedly bringing a replica gun and knife to school. The incident comes a day after 17 people were killed at a South Florida high school by a 19-year-old gunman. The administration at Lake Nona High School received a tip Thursday morning that a…
It’s a question that’s as simple as it is necessary: To what depth is the National Rifle Association in the pockets of elected officials in Florida? Tragedy struck in South Florida on Wednesday, Feb. 14. As worn as the phrase feels as is, on what should have been a day of heartthrobs and hormones for…
Less than 24 hours after a 19-year-old gunman killed 17 classmates and teachers at a South Florida high school, agriculture commissioner Adam Putnam decided maybe it’s not a good idea to vote on a provision that would’ve relaxed background checks for gun owners. Putnam, a Republican candidate for Florida governor and a “proud NRA sellout,”…
Since Orlando celebrates the concept of brunch like an official weekly booze-filled holiday, Orange County Brewers is throwing their hops in the ring with their own twist on Sunday day-drinking. Their new “Beer Brunch” menu starts on 11 a.m. on Sundays and offers a variety of omelet pizzas, pretzels and a “beermosa” for $5. Brunch…
A new lawsuit seeks to slow plans to bring All Aboard Florida’s “higher speed” train Brightline to Orlando. According to the Palm Beach Post, the lawsuit was filed by Martin and Indian River Counties, along with Citizens against Rail Expansion in Florida, against the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration for allegedly giving…
Less than 24 hours ago, 17 people were still alive. In what seems like a different lifetime, students and teachers were celebrating Valentine’s Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland with red balloons and hearts. At 2:40 p.m., they were getting ready to be dismissed – some would go home, others to lacrosse…
In some ways, the debut of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther film mirrors the character’s first appearance in print. Then, as now, the Black Panther’s debut marks a transformative moment that acknowledges new expectations around race in America. In 1966, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee introduced the Black Panther in the pages of Fantastic Four issue No.…
I’ve struggled this morning to write about the massacre at a high school in Parkland, Florida, which is, incidentally, about a 45-minute drive from where I grew up. It’s horrifying – and we should be horrified that an apparently disturbed and gun-loving 19-year-old was able to a) obtain an assault rifle and b) bring that…
What do local Central Florida chefs Henry Salgado, Scott Hunnel, Kathleen Blake and Brandon McGlamery all have in common? They’ve all been nominated in the past for the Best Chef: South category at the James Beard Foundation Awards. In the past, Central Florida has had a solid contingent each year of local chefs nominated for…
On Wednesday Sen. Marco Rubio, who over the course of his career has accepted more than $3.3 million in donations from the National Rifle Association, told reporters that now is not the time to “jump to conclusions,” after a 19-year-old gunned down his former classmates and teachers at a South Florida high school, killing at…
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND John Moreland and Ruston Kelly, The Social, Feb. 13 Oklahoma’s John Moreland – whose 2017 album Big Bad Luv has the distinct honor of being the rare country sidestep for post-punk legacy label 4AD – is another punk refugee who’s found his way home in folk and country pastures. As a card-carrying…
Twenty years ago, crime and blight plagued an area west of Winter Park’s Park Avenue. It wasn’t a place you’d want to hang out after dark. But today, its residents and visitors linger into the evening at sidewalk cafes while locally owned businesses flourish behind restored facades. These improvements didn’t happen by accident. They are…
Iron Cow plays host to Pittsburgh native DJ Three this weekend. A big name in underground house and techno, DJ Three has gigged across the world, including sets for Burning Man and Boiler Room. Catch him for cheap at this post-Valentine’s dance party. 7 p.m. Saturday; Iron Cow, 2438 E. Robinson St.; $10-$15; facebook.com/ironcowcafe Iron…
We’re all in agreement that Tom Hanks is the perfect casting for an upcoming biopic about Fred Rogers, host of beloved children’s program Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. And this weekend, Winter Park’s Central Park hosts the annual Be My Neighbor Day just a few blocks from Rogers’ alma mater, Rollins College. The day in the park…
Thank you pic.twitter.com/R7zLUewp5L — Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) February 13, 2018 Hide the teaspoons: To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the release of Get Out, writer-director Jordan Peele is giving away tickets to a free 7 p.m. screening on Presidents’ Day. The AMC Disney Springs theater will give away free tickets on a first-come, first-served basis when…
The gunman involved in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is in custody, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. The Sun Sentinel reports law enforcement authorities have reported multiple deaths at the South Florida high school, but the exact number of fatalities and people injured is still not clear. That number will likely…
My school is being shot up and I am locked inside. I’m fucking scared right now. pic.twitter.com/mjiEmPvGNb — Aj22000 (@TheCaptainAidan) February 14, 2018 Right now, a terrified student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, is hiding under his desk while an active shooter situation has his school on lockdown. To make matters…
Law enforcement officers are responding to a South Florida high school after reports of an active shooter near campus. Coral Springs Police are warning people to stay away from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland as they investigate the area. AVOID AREA OF DOUGLAS HS for ACTIVE POLICE SCENE. Do not call 911 unless an emergency.…
Grunge survivors Candlebox are about to embark on a North American tour to mark the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. The band promises a career-retrospective set packed with early hits and newer tunes. The tour starts at the end of this month in Florida (!) and will include an Orlando show. Candlebox play the…
Wednesday, Feb. 14 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Thursday, Feb. 15 Leisure Chief 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Raleigh Estes and Friends 8 pm at Muldoon’s Saloon, 7439 Aloma Ave., Winter Park. Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm at Austin’s Coffee, 929 W.…
A Florida lawmaker tried to derail a resolution declaring pornography a “public health risk” by adding topics like gun-related deaths, porn actress Stormy Daniels and Nazis. State Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Coral Springs, added nine amendments to HR 157 during the resolution’s final committee hearing on Wednesday. Moskowitz’s list of public health risks include MS-13, influenza,…
Flowers are a nice gift for Valentine’s Day, unless of course you stole them from a grave. Apparently this is a yearly issue at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, so Sexton Don Price took to Twitter yesterday to remind you freaks not to steal bouquets from the dead. “Although they’re beautiful, they come with some bad…
It’s much too easy to take for granted the wealth of cultural opportunities available in Winter Park. “Oh look, there’s Billy Collins, former poet laureate of the United States,” we might say offhandedly. Or, “Huh, the largest collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s work in the world,” or even, “Hmm, one of the longest-running Bach Festivals…
It’s no longer chilly outside, but that’s not stopping the party. The Orlando Chili Cook-off will be held in Festival Park this Saturday, and it’s the city’s tastiest way to spend a afternoon. The day will include opportunities for sampling more than 100 different chili recipes from local restaurants and chefs, live music, games, competitive…
The now-yearly garage rock fest for the discerning crate digger – don’t go casually name-dropping Black Keys or White Stripes here unless you want a “salsa made in New York City” moment – is an impressive level-up from last year’s event. We’re not saying they were slouching in the music department, but the devil is…
Orlando was one of two Florida cities listed as “Murder Capitals of America” for 2018, coming in at No. 20. Prepared by NeighborhoodScout, a web-based platform from Location Inc., the list includes 30 cities across the U.S. and was determined using the highest number of murders per 1,000 residents according to crime data from the…
Local soul artist Eugene Snowden is hosting a Orlando beer tour throughout the city to commemorate his newly released solo album. Snowden’s “The Truth Trail” will kick off Sunday, Feb. 24, at Ten10 Brewing Company and run through March 31. So far, the only stops announced are Ten10 Brewing, The Falcon and Roque Pub, with more locations…
After filing his candidacy paperwork with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office this morning, Orlando Police Chief John Mina’s long-expected run for sheriff starts today. If elected, Mina would succeed his longtime partner in Central Florida law enforcement Sheriff Jerry Demings, who’s running for Orange County mayor. Mina, who’s served as Orlando police chief…
Flipping a seat that had been held by Republicans, Democrat Margaret Good cruised to a victory Tuesday in a special election in a Sarasota County state House district. With all precincts reporting in House District 72, Good received nearly 52.2 percent of the vote, while Republican James Buchanan received 44.8 percent and Libertarian Alison Foxall…
In a production filled with political theater, a Democratic candidate for governor and a legislative leader who’s toying with a run for the same office took the stage Tuesday night in a debate over immigration and “sanctuary cities.” Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and House Speaker Richard Corcoran, a Republican who hasn’t announced whether he’s in…
Adult patrons of Maitland’s Enzian Theater have been waiting two decades for a new festival. That wait is finally over, as Maitland’s arthouse cinema is launching Reel Representation: Diversity in Film, February 17-18. Better described as a mini-festival or showcase, the event will screen four movies (two narrative features and two documentary features), making it…
Meet Mica, a 3-year-old cuddling machine! Mica (A396850) has been at Orange County Animal Services for a little over a week, and the shelter is hopeful that she will find her forever home just in time for Valentine’s Day. Starting Feb. 14, OCAS is launching their “All the Single Ladies” promotion as a nod to…
OPENINGS: Look for The Nook, a neighborhood bar and eatery, to open on Robinson Street in the Milk District March 3 … The Wildflower Vegan Co. has opened on East Altamonte Drive in Casselberry. The vegan café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a Sunday brunch. Gluten- and soy-free options are also available … In…
Black Panther Week after week, the projected box office for this season’s most important movie has been adjusted steadily upward, reflecting the public’s increasingly obvious preoccupation with Marvel’s greatest hero of color. I mean, you don’t get to be the target of an 8chan hate campaign if you’re nobody, right? Yet still the industry is…
As four lonely strangers huddle together over drinks in a Manhattan bar at the height of World War II, they come to a cold realization: Humankind’s tendency for self-destruction has sapped them of all hope and happiness. That it takes conflict, chaos and loss for humans to re-evaluate our search for faith is perhaps the…
Last month, Opera Orlando and the Interactive Academy of Performing Arts announced a partnership to provide live interactive online opera classes to kids across America. The first 10-week series starts March 19, and will culminate in virtual concerts to be live-streamed on May 19. Robin Jensen, Opera Orlando’s music & education director, will lead the…
Florida legislators passed a bill that could permanently fund anti-abortion centers: On Thursday, the Florida Senate passed a bill that would fund organizations that offer “pregnancy support” through subcontractors. These clinics, often located near real family planning clinics, appear to be healthcare facilities, but instead provide false information about fetal development and women’s health and…
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF SCOTT J. GORMAN, deceased. File No. 2017-CP- 3596, Division: Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SCOTT J. GORMAN, deceased, whose date of death was October 18, 2017, is pending in the Circuit…
UV-TV AND TINGY THICK, ODD JOBS, FEB. 9 New downtown music venue Odd Jobs – the sister club to Blackstar and the most intimate of the fleet of new venues in the Firestone complex – is now in the mix with this first official show. While Blackstar is positioned to go head-to-head with the big…
Disney’s The Lion King roars back to Orlando this week for a four-week run at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and one member of the touring company is no stranger to our town. Greg Jackson, who plays Zazu the high-strung hornbill, previously appeared as Saturninus in Orlando Shakes’ 2013 Titus Andronicus. I…
I’m a 24-year-old nonbinary person living in Florida. I have two wonderful girlfriends. One I have been with for four years (we live together). The other I have been with for a year and a half. They’re both brilliant, interesting and kind. Both relationships have their issues, but they are minor. They know each other…
