Jan 10-16, 2018

Jan 10-16, 2018 / Vol. 34 / No. 4
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Celebrating David Bowie tribute coming to Orlando this March

“Celebrating David Bowie” a touring tribute act to the grand dame of glam have announced a North American tour set for the Spring that includes a date in Orlando. The CDB ensemble, promisingly, is led by longtime Bowie pianist Mike Garson, and includes guitarist Earl Slick and bassist Carmine Rojas. There are special musical guests…

Band of the Week: Dial Drive

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 Dial Drive. Dial Drive is playing their EP release show at Will’s Pub on Friday, Jan. 19. Just the facts: When did the band form?We started in September of 2016,…

Chrome Sparks and Machinedrum are coming to Orlando this March

The Brooklyn-based electronic musician Chrome Sparks has embarked on a tour with IDM producer Travis Stewart, aka Machinedrum, that will make 22 stops in the U.S. Their Orlando visit is on Saturday, March 24 at the The Social. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 19 at 10 a.m. The show will be a highly anticipated…

The National announce just one Florida show for upcoming tour

Cinematic indie rockers the National today announced a small run of Southeastern shows later this year. And although Orlando is not one of the destinations, the sole Florida show is verrrry close at hand. The very worthy St. Augustine Amphitheatre got the nod. The National play the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with Big Thief on Saturday,…

Black Angels and Black Lips announce joint Orlando show this April

Total blackout! Austin psych-freaks Black Angels have announced a joint North American tour with Atlanta’s garage outcasts the Black Lips, with a handful of Florida stops on the itinerary, including one in Orlando. The bands are heading out on their “Birds & the Bees” tour in the company of the Mustachio Light Show. The Black…

Florida golfers play through while a massive gator fights a python

Here in Florida, spotting a gator while golfing is not that unusual, but coming across a massive python battling a gator isn’t exactly par for the course. Last week, Naples resident Richard Nadler and his friends witnessed a beast of a gator and a Burmese python engaged in apex predator combat at the Fiddler’s Creek…

Credo will close their downtown Orlando location this month

The name-your-price coffee shop Credo announced that they are closing their downtown location in the Church Street Exchange building. The announcement on their Facebook page says that Friday, Jan. 26, will be their last day of service at the downtown location, coming just two years after opening in 2016. Credo is keeping its three other locations…

A baby hippo was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom last night

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the birth of another family member. Disney recently announced that a newborn Nile hippopotamus, which doesn’t have a name yet, was born at 10 p.m. Saturday night. The new addition is the first hippo born in the park in 13 years. The newborn calf and her mom, Tuma, are getting plenty…

The Villages will soon have an autonomous taxi service

At 32 square miles, 750 miles of road, and 125,000 residents, The Villages clock in as one of the largest retirement communities in the world. The development, which began in the 1980s as a typical mobile home park, now has three downtowns, thirty-eight golf courses, and a reputation for drunken debauchery. Mix all the booze…

Florida casino cruise goes up in flames, leaving one dead

Passengers safely evacuated after casino shuttle boat with about 50 people on board catches fire in Florida, authorities say. https://t.co/dxM1ZCrKiB pic.twitter.com/BtZLKirXkv — ABC News (@ABC) January 14, 2018 On Sunday afternoon, a shuttle boat carrying people to the Tropical Breeze Casino Cruise caught fire off Florida’s Gulf Coast, forcing about 50 passengers and crew members…

After nearly 3 decades, Green Meadows Farm must vacate its current home

After nearly three decades bringing rural Florida to the Orlando metro area,  Green Meadows Petting Farms is shutting down. Attracting nearly half a million visitors per year the Kissimmee farm is one of the most popular petting zoos in the nation. The educational farm is a popular field trip spot and employed 20 full-time people. January…

House lawmakers approve crackdown on ‘sanctuary cities’ in Florida

The Republican-dominated House approved a measure banning “sanctuary cities” for undocumented immigrants in Florida, despite no such cities existing in the state. Sponsored by Rep. Larry Metz, HB 9 requires local and state agencies to comply with federal immigration authorities and prohibits sanctuary policies. A “sanctuary city” is a vague term for a municipal government that…

Anita Baker announces Orlando show as part of farewell tour

Soul singer extraordinaire Anita Baker has announced an Orlando show set for early Spring of this year, but there’s a hint of the bittersweet to this announcement. On January 1 of this year, the Soul/R&B/pop crossover artist announced her impending retirement from performing, to be capped off by a series of farewell shows in March.…

The Queen of Bounce Big Freedia to play Orlando in March

New Orleans very own Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, has announced a handful of Florida dates set for the spring that include a sure-to-be raucous show at Will’s Pub. Big Freedia has taken Bounce – a frenetic, infectiously danceable hybrid of hip-hop steeped in New Orleans’ rich musical traditions – to the mainstream: guesting on…

The Women’s March rally is returning to Lake Eola next week

Last year, more than 4.2 million people in the U.S. participated in the largest single-day demonstration ever, and now it’s happening again. The second annual Women’s March will take place next Sunday, Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park. According to Women’s March Florida, over 30,000…

Florida House ready to pass ‘sanctuary city’ ban that advocates are calling anti-immigrant

Amid a national debate about immigration reform, the Republican-dominated Florida House is poised to approve a measure banning so-called “sanctuary cities” despite the objections of Democrats, immigrant advocates and civil-rights groups. The House debated the controversial policy for hours Thursday —- day three of the 2018 legislative session, an indication of its importance to Speaker…

Catch Antonioni’s 1966 murder mystery ‘Blow-Up’ at the Enzian

You could watch Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 classic Blow-Up simply as one of the best documents we have of the Swinging ’60s – the plot concerns  a fashion photographer who may have inadvertently captured a murder on film, and offers ample visual wallpaper of top birds like Veruschka, Jane Birkin, Sarah Miles and Vanessa Redgrave (right)…

New York Times lists Disney Springs among top places to go in 2018

Disney Springs, the Mouse’s solution to tourists not visiting downtown Orlando, was recently placed on the New York Times list of 52 places to go in 2018. The shopping and retail area ranked 41 on the list, behind Branson, Missouri. Other destinations on the list included: Bristol, England; Chandigarh, India; Belgrade, Serbia, and the Route of…

A new bill would ban all orca breeding and shows in Florida

A new bill introduced in the Florida House of Representatives would not only ban orca breeding programs, it would also make it illegal to keep killer whales in captivity for entertainment purposes. The Florida Orca Protection Act, HB 1305, was introduced Jan. 9 by Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Coral Springs, and, if passed, would make it…

The Sam’s Club in Fern Park just abruptly closed

Today, just hours after Walmart announced employee raises and bonuses, the company abruptly closed 63 Sam’s Club locations across the country, including the Fern Park store. The Fern Park/Casselberry location at 355 FL-436 is closed today, and will reportedly close for good on Jan. 26. At this point, the exact details surrounding the closure are not…

Little Dragon is coming to Orlando this spring

Little Dragon, Sweden’s finest musical import since Entombed, have announced an Orlando show this spring as part and parcel of an extensive round of (so far) Southern U.S. tour dates. The Grammy-nominated electronic pop group will be taking the songs from last year’s critically lauded Season High out on the road one more time. Little Dragon…

Universal will debut new Harry Potter World projection show this month

Universal’s Islands of Adventure will introduce a new visual experience to Harry Potter World later this month. The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle will use state-of-the-art projections and special effects to wrap the castle in various displays from the four houses (Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin). The new show will be put to music based…

Otronicon brings cutting-edge technology to Orlando Science Center

Party with the engineers and innovators of tomorrow for four straight days at this year’s Otronicon, Central Florida’s interactive technology expo dedicated to simulators, drones and all things STEM. Learn all about surgeon robots, military simulation software, the future of health with Medical SimCity, and how to create your own video game. Take a break…

Shaun King is coming to University of Central Florida

Shaun King, civil rights activist, political commentator and columnist for The Intercept, will be visiting the University of Central Florida. King will be the keynote speaker at the 24th Annual Joseph C. Andrews Mentoring Celebration on Monday, January 29 at 8 a.m. King has a been a vocal supporter of Black Lives Matter via his strong social media…

Midici Neapolitan Pizza coming to the Maitland City Centre project

California-based Neapolitan pizza chain Midici has been on a nationwide expansion tear. They’ve already got five locations in Florida (including Kissimmee and Daytona Beach) and now they’re arguably the highest-profile food tenant (Subway doesn’t count) to sign on with the Maitland City Centre project. Snagging the respected pizza chain had to have been a relief…

This brand-new city in Florida will rely solely on solar energy

The future isn’t far away. In fact, it’s only a few hours by car. Babcock Ranch – a newly built city in Southwest Florida, just north of Fort Myers and about three hours from Miami – will be the first totally ecological, self-sustaining place like it in the U.S. The modern settlement-like city will consist…

26 free shows happening in Orlando this week

Wednesday, Jan. 10 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. Chris Cortez 8 pm at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park. Thursday, Jan. 11 Thursday…

Marvel Universe Live! swings into action at the Amway Center

While the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War may finally bring together all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s heroes into one big conflict with Thanos, the Mad Titan, fans can get a jump on witnessing some comic book crossover action at Marvel Universe Live! at the Amway Center this weekend. The live-action show, which combines stunt performers,…

2017 was Florida’s third highest year for boaters hitting manatees

Florida’s manatees population is growing, and along with that is the mortality rate. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently reported Florida had a total of 538 manatees die in 2017. This number has risen since slightly from 2016, with 520 reported. Watercraft have attributed to 106 of those deaths, making it the third highest…

Norman Van Aken’s 1921 hosts a family-style Israeli food feast on Sunday

Reaching outside the celeb chef’s signature Floribbean and New World cuisines, 1921 by Norman Van Aken has launched an international theme for its popular Sunday supper series. This Sunday, Jan. 14, the kitchen crew, including executive chef Camilo Velasco and pastry chef Gloriann Rivera, is putting together an Israeli dinner full of Middle Eastern favorites. On the…

Legal Public Notices 1/10/18 issue

Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. P15-DP- 164 IN THE INTEREST OF: J. O., a male child SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Jose A. Santos…

Opening in Orlando: Proud Mary, Saturday Church, and more

OPENING: Proud Mary One year after the success of Hidden Figures, Taraji P. Henson returns to the screen as a Boston hit lady who becomes the motherly protector to a young boy. So she’s now squarely in the tradition of avenging cinematic soul sistas like Pam Grier and … Gena Rowlands? (R) Saturday Church Musical production…

The best concerts coming to Orlando this week

Bad Example November Maximum Rock n’ Roll cover stars and hardcore wreckers Bad Example storm back into the City Beautiful alongside a fearsome pack of locals. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Uncle Lou’s, $5 Sweet Cambodia Young and local funk band throw a party with some musical fellow travelers – serious grooves are undoubtedly…

Savage Love: ‘Worms turn’

I’m a 67-year-old gay man. After a breakup 15 years ago, I believed the possibility of emotional and sexual intimacy with a partner was over for me. Then a couple of months ago, my desire for sexual contact increased dramatically. For the first time, I began using apps, and I felt like the proverbial kid…

Gimme Shelter: Meet Squiggle!

Are you looking for a new furry friend? Meet Squiggle! Squiggle (A393530) is looking for a forever home! This pretty 12-year-old is very laid back and enjoys being petted. Squiggle is super sweet and easygoing. She would love to find a home where she could spend her golden years relaxing. She is ready for immediate…

Legal Public Notices 1/03/18 issue

Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CONNIE SUE PERDUE, Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-3558-O NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Connie Sue Perdue, deceased, whose date of death was August 23, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange…

Legal Public Notices 12/27 Issue

Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CONNIE SUE PERDUE, Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-3558-O NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Connie Sue Perdue, deceased, whose date of death was August 23, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange…

Legal Public Notices 12/20 Issue

Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida Self­Service Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at the times and…

Legal Public Notices 12/13 Issue

Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida Self­Service Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at the times and…

Legal Public Notices 12/06 Issue

Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. B16-0122- DP IN THE INTEREST OF: V.P., a female child DOB: 07/18/2007 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Jeffrey Phillips, 8827 Trevarthon Rd,…

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Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. B16-0122- DP IN THE INTEREST OF: V.P., a female child DOB: 07/18/2007 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Jeffrey Phillips, 8827 Trevarthon Rd,…

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Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida Self­Service Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at the times and…


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