Cover Stories
Eleanor Callahan, June 13, 1916-Feb. 28, 2012
Wife and muse of photographer Harry Callahan
Sam J. Porcello, 1935-May 12, 2012
Created the creamy filling for Oreo cookies
Lucky Diamond, 1997-June 5, 2012
Little dog made a big impact for animal-welfare causes
Gordon Hirabayashi, April 23, 1918-Jan. 2, 2012
He was one of only three to defy the U.S. government’s internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II
Dick Beals, March 16, 1927- May 29, 2012
Voice actor didn’t let his diminutive stature keep him from making a big impact
Tom Johnson, 1923-March 13, 2012
Amateur astronomer invented the Celestron telescope
William Duckworth, Jan. 13, 1943-Sept. 13, 2012
American composer popularized Postminimalist school
Daniel O'Keefe, Feb. 25, 1928-Aug. 29, 2012
Father of Seinfeld writer invented Festivus
Marion Cunningham, Feb. 7, 1922-July 11, 2012
Cookbook writer was determined to teach Americans to cook
Alan Jordan, Sept. 20, 1962-April 8, 2012
Husband of Orlando Weekly’s Billy Manes, dreamer
Dr. Richard Isay, Dec. 13, 1934-June 28, 2012
Revolutionary psychiatrist and gay-rights champion
STOLEN GEAR ALERT! Reward for return, no questions asked.
Today on Facebook, this call for help finding some stolen guitars owned by local musicians Erin and Jeff Nolan has been making the rounds: Hey friends, Jeff and I have had some gear stolen from us. Please help me watch Craigslist and various pawnshops for the following: Jeff’s Gold Top Gibson Les Paul My yellow…
A shot fired across the bow: Florida Theatrical Association launches DPAC plea in the direction of the city and the county
As expected, the Florida Theatrical Association is kicking its New Year off in passionate survival mode, following the December revelation that the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts would officially NOT be using the organization’s 25 years of Broadway experience with the city in the new venue. Sure, there are talks about a conciliatory…
Local composer’s Beck interpretation performed by Seattle orchestra
At the end of 2012, we reported on Full Sail University’s Song Reader project, including a special arrangement from local composer Chris Belt, who rather than going the obvious piano route to interpret the song “The Last Polka,” brought in strings and woodwinds to push the song further and, as he put it, really “find…
Pop-punk five-piece SheHeHe tonight at Will’s Pub
Monday, Jan. 7 – SheHeHe with Yogurt Smoothness 9 p.m. Will’s Pub 1042 N. Mills Ave. willspub.org $5 We always raise an eyebrow, intrigued, when a pop-punk band visits from Athens, Ga., and SheHeHe are solid proof that the perpetually rich punk community there is alive and well. The band is a five-piece, including rhythm…
Ashley Inguanta’s The Way Home literary release party at Timucua White House
Sunday, Jan. 6 – The Way Home 7:30 p.m. Timucua White House 2000 S. Summerlin Ave. timucua.com free Ashley Inguanta is a woman of many talents. Her works of fiction and poetry have earned her accolades both locally and nationally, and her photography lives everywhere, from the pages of well-respected magazines and literary journals to…
Sunday Film News Roundup — January 6th, 2013
I caught a minor cold this weekend and its clearly the end of the world happening. Between that and things finally getting back to normal, I’ve been less attentive to the film news this week, but traditionally very little happens in this part of the year except top 10 lists. I’ve gotten all of those…
Sara Poindexter and Gianelle Gelpi present Furry Fangs at Stardust Video & Coffee
Saturday, Jan. 5 – Furry Fangs 7 p.m. Stardust Video & Coffee 1842 E. Winter Park Road stardustie.com free A truism of the Orlando scene: Nobody does just one thing. People who write about music also sometimes book shows or play in bands; box office managers can be seen treading the stage; today’s artist might…
Video Preview: Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey’s “Built To Amaze”
Next Thursday night (1/10), the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to the Amway Center with a brand-new production, “Built To Amaze!” Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Ringling's winter rehearsal home at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa and get a a behind-the-scenes look at the latest edition of “The Greatest…
TastyChomps founder releases Food Lovers’ Guide to Orlando
Ricky Ly, founder and writer for local food blog TastyChomps.com, steps out of the infinite spaces of the Internet this week, landing on the paperback pages of his first book, Food Lovers’ Guide to Orlando: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings (Globe Pequot Press, 336 pages). Each chapter of Ly’s book encapsulates an…
‘Not Fade Away’
Not Fade Away is intimate, episodic, and achingly poignant. It’s also woefully insubstantial.
Soup for you
After six weeks of sanctioned (or even enforced) decadence, your body might appreciate a break from the party — more nutrients, less butterfat. Or maybe you’ve even resolved to lose some weight in 2013, or just to bring lunch from home to save some cash. Whatever your motivation, this easy soup will meet your needs.…
Replacements doc ‘Color Me Obsessed’ streaming free on YouTube
This is kind of awesome, if you’re a fan of the Replacements, arguably one of the drunkest (and best) rock bands of the ’80s. Vice magazine’s music channel, Noisey, teamed up with Music Video Distributors to legally stream the doc on YouTube for free in its entirety. The movie, directed by Gorman Bechard, tells the…
And 100 votes for Jefferson Davis: Oscar exposes the dangers of e-voting
If Lincoln ends up winning this year’s Best Picture Oscar, how early in the night will Karl Rove admit it? Maybe not all that quickly, now that electronic voting seems to be turning the Academy’s process into the same nightmare of illegitimacy that is our American elections system. The deadline for submitting Oscar nominations has been…
The Doc Is In: Ten 2012 Documentaries You Need to See
When it comes to documentaries, it’s nothing short of the Wild West out there. There are just so many, from theatrical to television to stuff that just shows up on Netflix or Hulu one day in your recommended list, and it’s so difficult to judge them by their posters or trailers because, honestly, most documentary…
You’re about as easy as a nuclear plant: Tax-dodging Duke (er, Progress) Energy to face PSC investigation
Not sure if you’ve been following the saga of the Crystal River nuclear energy plant foul-up just to our west – you know, the one where North Carolina’s Duke Energy purchases plant-owning Progress Energy and then refuses to pay taxes on the plant because it’s inoperable, thereby leaving schools and public servants in Citrus County…
Opening in Orlando this weekend
Capsule reviews of movies playing in local theaters
Seven former UCF Knights head to NFL playoffs
The National Football League playoffs begin Saturday, Jan. 5 with Wild-Card weekend, and seven former UCF Knights stand among the top players vying for a spot in the Super Bowl, including six whose teams won division titles. Here’s a rundown of the players who’ll be representing Central Florida in this year’s playoffs, as well as…
Father Figure tonight at Will’s Pub
Thursday, Jan. 3 – Father Figure with Saskatchewan, Dark Sixties 9 p.m. Will’s Pub 1042 N. Mills Ave. willspub.org $5 Even though Father Figure have been kind of like a deadbeat dad to this city – showing up whenever they feel like it to have a ton of fun before disappearing for however long again…
Surging Gators tackle upstart Louisville in the Sugar Bowl
Florida safety Matt Elam dogs Louisiana State’s Odell Beckham in the Swamp (Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE) January 2nd 8:30 P.M. ESPN Gator Nation has to love how sweet it is. It’s first twelve win season since their 2009 stint in New Orleans where they trounced the Cincinnati Bearcats 51-24, just within grasp. Or, at least…
On sale this week: The Black Crowes at House of Blues
On sale: Friday, Jan. 11 The Black Crowes 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 House of Blues Downtown Disney West Side Lake Buena Vista 407-934-2583 hob.com $45-$49 Down the road: Delta Rae, Jan. 9 at The Social Four Nights Gone, Jan. 10 at Backbooth Justin Townes Earle, Jan. 10 at The Social Lil John, Jan. 11…
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On your game
Two recipes to help use up that freezer full of venison
Savage Love
More than a thousand people showed up for a recent Savage Love Live event at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It goes without saying that the students submitted more questions than I could answer in 90 minutes. As promised, Madison, here are some bonus answers to questions that I didn’t get to during our time together…
Survival guides for the aspiring rock star
How to make it, and how making it goes wrong
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19) In 2013, I pledge to conspire with you to increase your mastery of the art of friendship. Together we will concentrate on making you an even stronger ally than you already are. We will upgrade your skill at expressing your feelings with open-hearted clarity in ways that don’t make people defensive.…
Happy New Year, Gov. Rick Scott
Governor rings in 2013 with dismal poll numbers
Rotation
What local artists are listening to. This week: Joshua Nye of Dark Sixties
Enzian Makeover
Project will keep Maitland’s arthouse gem gleaming
Promised Land
Film about fracking falls short of its promise
Happytown: One out of five Florida nursing homes on state watch list
Families for Better Care says there should be more public outrage about nursing-home oversight
A drink with Eric Foster
Courtesy Bar’s master barman talks specialty drinks and maturing tastes in the City Beautiful
This Little Underground
It’s often said that Orlando is a transient city. And, indeed, we face that condition more than most. But, to some extent, that’s true for any city of size. How that tidal cycle is offset – and what distinguishes cities of real identity and culture – has less to do with the stability of its…
Remix: Inside-Out Irish Coffee
A fresh take on the classic American cocktail
Drinking, Nightlife and Parties
Where to drink and party in Orlando this week
