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World-renowned photographer David LaChapelle opens his largest ever show in Orlando
David LaChapelle: As the World Turns — opening Saturday — will reportedly be the largest U.S. museum retrospective of his works to date, presenting more than 100 pieces of art.
Tactical Brewing hosts Faded Kingdom Fest to close out Orlando Beer Week
Over 70 breweries — including Other Half, Toppling Goliath, Civil Society and Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. — will offer unlimited tastings at Faded Kingdom.
Florida Dungeon Fest summons the synth lords for its second year in Orlando
Making the Fest even more legendary is headliner Mythstone: a seven-person theatrical performance with puppetry, projections and effects.
Zora! Festival’s Outdoor Festival of the Arts is the place to be in Eatonville all weekend
Historic Eatonville’s annual Zora! Festival honoring local writer Zora Neale Hurston returns with a full week of events.
Do call it a comeback when Telephone and Turtleneck play Orlando’s Ten10
Telephone, one of the most underrated treasures of the Orlando underground, have been quietly mounting a comeback.
10 new restaurants from burgers to sushi to Turkish breakfast, plus two closures
Burger and craft beer restaurant Ford’s Garage, styled as a 1920s-era service garage, has opened in a 7,500-square-foot space at 1415 Rinehart Road in Sanford. It also boasts a 1,241-square-foot patio …
Desi Bistro brings the heady delights of Bangladeshi cuisine to the UCF corridor
With Desi Bistro sitting in the heart of the UCF corridor, catering to the university’s large student body is requisite for success, which the restaurant’s build-a-bowl area does; for $12, the budget-conscious can get a taste of Bengali offerings.
New on Netflix: ‘Bridgerton’ is back, and it’s Benedict’s turn
Bridgerton Season 4, Part One — This season takes its inspiration from Cinderella, with a smitten Benedict on the hunt for the mystery woman who caught his eye at a masked ball, while totally unaware she’s actually a humble housemaid.
Indie rockers The Wombats steer tour into Orlando this week
The Wombats begin their biggest tour cycle in Florida this week, including this Beacham gig. “X-Rated,” a single from the deluxe LP, might just be the apex of the band’s vibrant melancholia.
Modular magus Zap Danger celebrates new Circuit Church release with live set
The night celebrates label — and accompanying monthly event series — stalwart Zap Danger. The modular maniac is set to release his newest album, Hotwire, through the Circuit Church on cassette and (gasp) vinyl.
Volume celebrates one year with heady mix of drag and underground sounds
Volume — the alternative live series that links music and drag — continues its fresh, boss-ass roll with an eighth edition to mark its one-year anniversary as a game-changing force in the scene.
Orlando country troubadour Jordan Schneider releases fantastic new mini-album
If there’s one thing country music knows best, it’s heartache. The next best thing country music knows is how to make it go down so, so sweetly. Well, the new debut collection by Orlando’s Jordan Schneider is the sweetest country sipper to come by in a while.
The visionary Neko Case returns to Orlando touring her first album since 2018
Neko Case, one of the best voices and most visionary and literary songwriters of her generation, returns to Orlando riding the wind of her first album since 2018.
Florida property tax cuts threaten to flatline public safety funding
Gov. Ron DeSantis began his push to reduce Florida property taxes through a constitutional amendment last year. He has not released a specific proposal, instead lobbing criticism






