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Familiar faces return to Orlando when Phoenix’s Kolezanka stops in to play at the Henao Center
Somewhat incongruously hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, Kristina Moore’s project Kolezanka whips up an icy tectonic groove that revels in funereal pacing and melancholic wonderment with plenty in common with Molly Nilsson, Tropic of Cancer, Cocteau Twins and Trembling Blue Stars. Too shimmering with aurora borealis colors to be fully goth and too choral and contemplative…
World of Beer Altamonte hosts 14 different Florida brewers for Floridafest
The Altamonte branch of World of Beer devotes Saturday to spotlighting Florida craft beer. With 28 Florida beers on tap, including 14 limited releases, it’s kind of like a beer fest but without having to be outside and walk from tent to tent. Reps from each brewery will be on hand if you want to…
European football comes to Orlando for the International Champions Cup tournament
Though Orlando has some of the most soccer-savvy fans in the country who flock to Orlando City games regularly, most of our exposure to European soccer takes place over the airwaves, as Premier League or La Liga games aren’t really feasible to get to. But with the arrival of the International Champions Cup in Orlando…
‘Showgirls in Drag’ adds new levels of camp and sass to the cult classic at the Venue
Paul Verhoeven’s 1995 big-budget NC-17 feature about a stripper who dreams of becoming a Vegas showgirl may have bombed at the box office, but it’s certainly given us plenty of lulz over the years. From numerous drinking games to tongue-in-cheek DVD bonus features that tell viewers how to give a proper lapdance, Showgirls now exists…
Ginuwine and his ‘Pony’ come to the House of Blues this week
Ginuwine might never have a hit as big as his debut single, “Pony,” but we’ll say this for the man: No one’s ever accused him of brainwashing groupies into joining a cult. The soulful singer of lovemakin’ stokers like “Differences” and “In Those Jeans” headlines this “All-White Affair” at the House of Blues alongside DJ…
Baker-Barganier Duo anchors night of experimental art at Guava Tree Gallery
Anyone lucky enough to attend either the Accidental Music Festival Marathon in May or a solo engagement at the Timucua White House in October of last year knows that St. Petersburg’s Elizabeth Baker has creative momentum on her side. The experimental musician had been focusing on finding new soundworlds from – of all things –…
Redefine’s ‘Chevauchement Urbain’ show combines cut-up techniques and street art
Redefine Gallery’s latest show celebrates the art of collage, but with an urban (or “urbain,” if you will) flavor. This “urban overlap” translates the venerated technique of cut-up, collage and photo montage art and applies the aesthetics of street art and current pop culture, resulting in a sexy/spooky/aggro mix. Work by Snipt (Las Vegas), Matt…
AC Slater – not from ‘Saved by the Bell’ – headlines Create’s first anniversary at Venue 578
The weekly Create party at Venue 578 celebrates a year of bringing a choose-your-own-adventure option to downtown nightlife. With three different areas set up, all sporting a different vibe, clubbers get to curate their own experience. The anniversary brings in J. Phlip, Subtronics & Uber, and AC Slater, who is not Mario Lopez in disguise…
Fairvilla hosts a sexy summertime PJ party with free cocktails this week
Fairvilla throws one of its regular soirees this week, and this one is a pajama party. Wear your sexiest or funniest pajamas for the ubiquitous costume contest and indulge in free cocktails, a lingerie fashion show, pillow talk in a pillow fort, and plenty of prizes, raffles and giveaways. 7-9 p.m. Thursday; Fairvilla Adult Mega…
Great Deceivers return to Will’s Pub for a homecoming show
In the early part of this decade, there were few indie bands as scene-celebrated in Orlando as the Great Deceivers. And then, several years ago, they just up and moved to Chicago – all of them. Ain’t that some shit? Their roots and legacy, however, still linger deep here, so this homecoming is a pretty…
Caveman Cult and Black Witchery announce joint Orlando show for September
Two of the most promising extreme metal bands in Florida, Caveman Cult from Miami and Black Witchery from Winter Springs, are playing a rare joint Orlando show in September. The formidable duo play Backbooth the night before they both open for Seattle black metal outfit Inquisition at the Orpheum. If you want to see metal…
Adam Putnam sees ‘pathway’ for Florida to get open carry
Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam sees a “pathway” for Florida gun owners to openly carry firearms in public. The Tampa Bay Times reports the state’s Agriculture Commissioner endorsed open carry and carrying firearms on college campuses at an appearance at the Florida National Guard Armory in Tallahassee. Both pieces of legislation were heavily pushed by…
Things aren’t looking good for the Old Spanish Sugar Mill
After 50 years the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House, the beloved make-your-own pancake destination of DeLeon Springs State Park, is in danger of closing. According to WKMG, The Old Spanish Sugar Mill operates as a concession for the Florida Parks Service and the restaurant’s owner, Patty Schwarze, has had no word on whether…
Florida’s mandatory recess rule doesn’t require kids to go outside
Earlier this year, Florida legislators passed a bill that requires elementary schools to set aside at least 20 minutes a day for “free play recess,” which apparently doesn’t require anyone going outside. According to the Associated Press, the Florida Department of Education informed superintendents last week that they can still comply with this mandate without…
Talking Heads ‘Stop Making Sense’ screens at Enzian in tribute to director Jonathan Demme
The Enzian screens Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense, the greatest concert film of all time, this week as a tribute to recently deceased director Jonathan Demme. If you’ve never seen it on the big screen, expect to be surprised (at first) at how much the audience applauds and whoops between songs, just like they would…
Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts celebrates one-year anniversary tonight
Orlando Jazz Orchestra headlines this one-year birthday show for young, forward-thinking venue Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts. Special guests and surprises are promised. The festivities kick off at 8 p.m. tonight at (naturally) Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20. Related Stories
A brewery tour bus is coming to Orlando this August
A fun, new way to experience Central Florida’s breweries is set to launch August 3 with Hop On! Central Florida Brewery Tours. The bus tour will focus on downtown Orlando breweries, with future plans to include Sanford, Winter Garden, and other areas. The 14-passenger bus will depart from the Broken Cauldron Taproom at 1012 W.…
Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago visitor logs could soon be public
Visitor logs from President Donald Trump’s oceanside resort Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach could soon be made public by a government watchdog group. The Palm Beach Post reports Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW, announced it will make public any visitor logs it receives from the Department of Homeland Security by Sept. 8. CREW, the National…
UCF suspends student who graded ex-girlfriend’s apology letter
When your ex writes you an apology letter so you grade it to send it back pic.twitter.com/MczdjcCiil — Nick Lutz (@NickLutz12) February 17, 2017 The University of Central Florida has suspended Nick Lutz, a business marketing major, who, back in February, savagely graded his ex-girlfriend’s apology letter and then posted it on Twitter. Essentially, Lutz marked…
Orlando helps Florida hop past Texas in airport passenger numbers
Gov. Rick Scott spent the past week touting the state’s move ahead of Texas in the overall number of passengers boarding airplanes. While many large commercial airports in Florida have been steadily climbing, the vault to second in the nation in 2016 came with growth predominantly at facilities in Central and South Florida. “You’d expect…
Abortion waiting period, on hold in Florida for two years and counting, goes back to court
The Florida Supreme Court put a temporary block on a 2015 law requiring women to wait 24 hours before getting abortions, but a Tallahassee judge will hold a hearing Wednesday on a request by opponents to find the law unconstitutional. February’s Supreme Court decision was the second time a majority of justices kept the law,…
Rappers Nas, Wale and Nick Grant coming to Orlando this September
Attention listeners, bluntheads, fly ladies and prisoners, legendary rapper Nas, along with Nick Grant and Wale, will be in Orlando this fall. The three emcees will be at Hard Rock Live Sunday, Sept. 24. Doors at 7 p.m. Shows starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40.50 and go on sale Friday, July 21. [location-1]…
Nick Cannon brings ‘Wild ‘N Out’ to the CFE Arena this fall
The CFE Arena is gonna get wild when Nick Cannon comes through this fall. The comedian will be hosting a live version of MTV’s popular comedy improv show Wild ‘N Out on Sept. 23 at CFE Arena. MTV’s Wild ‘N Out is in its ninth season, and has featured special guests including Kevin Hart, Method…
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will play ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ this October
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is offering you a new hope this fall. The Orlando Phil will play an exclusive live-to-picture performance of “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 8. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 21. John Williams has been one…
‘Watermark’ cuts ties with editor-in-chief Billy Manes
UPDATE: A statement from Watermark has been appended to the end of this post. Billy Manes, a longtime columnist and news writer for Orlando Weekly, announced that he is no longer employed by Watermark. Manes made the announcement on his personal Facebook page last Sunday, July 16. “I was effectively let go on Friday and…
Willie Nelson announces Orlando show for October
Country music icon Willie Nelson has announced an Orlando show that will be part of an already extensive round of roadwork this summer and fall that sees Nelson playing both solo shows and putting on a traveling Outlaw Music roadshow. The legend will be touring behind his new album God’s Problem Child. Willie Nelson &…
A Polk County woman met R. Kelly in Orlando, and is now allegedly part of his ‘cult’
A brutal new report from Buzzfeed News alleges that at least six women are currently having their lives completely controlled by Grammy award-winning recording artist R. Kelly, in what is described as a cult. One of these women, “R. Kelly’s number one girl,” is from Polk County. The article leans on an interview with parents who…
New Bento Cafe location coming to Colonial
Another Bento Cafe will be popping up in the summer of next year, right on East Colonial Drive. Yesterday, the company made the announcement on their Instagram, noting that the new location will be at 1900 E. Colonial Drive, basically right across the street from Bikkuri Sushi Noodle & Grill and Chan’s Chinese Cuisine. Known…
Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World getting major new updates just in time for 50th Anniversary
At Disney’s biennial convention, D23, the company confirmed major updates are happening throughout Walt Disney World, as the resort prepares for its 50th anniversary in 2021. Some unofficial estimates call for a resort-wide increase by roughly 30 percent. Disney insider Jim Hill says that the resort is looking to sell every single hotel room at the…
Disney shares details on Toy Story Land, a fully immersive Star Wars hotel and more
While the Magic Kingdom and Epcot got plenty of love Hollywood Studios didn’t go without at Disney’s D23 convention. Fans were treated to more details on Toy Story Land, including an official opening period, Summer 2018. While this is extremely vague, it’s believed that Toy Story Land should open towards the beginning of summer, possibly…
Disney confirms Guardians of the Galaxy, Ratatouille and tons more coming to Epcot
In late 2016 Bob Chapek, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman, confirmed that Epcot would be getting a massive overhaul in the coming years. This weekend at Disney’s biennial company-wide convention D23, Chapek shared some of the specifics of what this “dream big” redo at Disney World’s second theme park would entail. Joining Chapek on…
Band of the Week: Vulture$
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 Vulture$. Vulture$ is playing a CD release show at Uncle Lou’s on July 22 with Effit, Disfuction, Dial Drive and Straight Jacket. Just the facts: Who’s in the band?Jorge Buitre…
Three Vita Luna coffee pop-ups scheduled for this week
We reported last week that Vita Luna had folded up operations inside Lil Indies while they sought a new space of their own. While getting ready for the build, they’ll also be popping up around town a few times this week. Noon-3 p.m. Thursday, July 20: The Gallery at Avalon Island Early preview of the…
A peek into the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
This year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (Aug. 31 through Nov. 13) coincides with the 35th anniversary of Epcot itself. which, for all you food freaks out there, means more festival days (a record 75) and more wee food to ingest. India, Spain and Thailand return to the global marketplace, along with some new…
Zeds Dead will headline Orlando’s Life In Color party this September
Get ready to go hard in the paint at this year’s Life in Color party in Orlando. Life in Color, the self-proclaimed “World’s Largest Paint Party,” has been slinging paint and recruiting big-name acts for years. Formerly known as Dayglow, the paint party has popped up in cities all across the U.S., and more recently,…
Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine tours Florida amid rumors of gubernatorial bid
Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine rolled into the backyard of two potential Democratic gubernatorial opponents to talk sausage and sports on Friday. While he didn’t shy away from discussing a potential run for governor, any announcement about a 2018 candidacy won’t come until the fall, he said. His “A Day in the Sun” bus tour,…
Trump is suing over property taxes at his Florida golf course
President Trump just can’t seem to make up his mind about how much his golf club is worth. The Palm Beach Post reports that Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida has been estimated at $18.4 million, but Trump thinks that’s too high even though he’s said in the past that it’s worth as much as…
Jack Johnson announces three Florida shows in September
Easygoing Hawaiian troubadour Jack Johnson today announced a September 8 release date for his newest album All the Light Above It Too and a slate of dates for a planned Southeastern tour in September and October to mark the album’s release. And though Orlando didn’t get the nod, there are three other shows within traveling…
Ad Council’s kiss cam video from Orlando Pro Bowl nominated for Emmy
The “Love Has No Labels” kiss cam ad filmed at the Camping World Stadium during the NFL Pro Bowl has been nominated for an Emmy award. AdWeek reports the “Love Cam” ad by R/GA and the Ad Council won a spot among the five nominations, which include ads from Google, Squarespace and the Women’s March On Washington. Another…
This is an actual photo of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
Yesterday, for some reason, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer decided to tweet a photo of himself, a photo of himself at a much younger age, during a much funkier time. Responding to a tweet about how Buddy’s hairstylist is soon moving out of town, the Mayor of Orlando decided to dig deep into his personal archives…
Disney Villains immortalized in new line of USPS ‘Forever’ stamps
Now you can send that poison-pen letter with a smile, using postage from the United States Postal Service that really drives home your point. Your girlfriend who’s always blocking your chance at hooking up? Give her a heads-up and stamp it with Ursula. The chick who’s just a little too interested in your dog? Cruella…
Massive sinkhole swallows two Florida homes, forces evacuations
Seeing 2 homes are damaged due to this sinkhole from SkyFOX view overhead. pic.twitter.com/e4NmDqMPVw — Vanessa Ruffes FOX13 (@RuffesFOX13) July 14, 2017 A 200-foot sinkhole opened up under a home in Land O’Lakes, Florida early Friday morning, causing one home to be almost entirely swallowed, another partially destroyed, and a neighborhood-wide evacuation. The sinkhole started as a…
Benjamin Booker drummer Max Norton steps out on his own with impressive Delta Troubadours
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND The Delta Troubadours, Max Norton and Bad Fixes, Will’s Pub, July 12 Although their recordings are decent, it’s the stage performance of Gainesville’s the Delta Troubadours that clinches it. Stout and Southern, this is blues-rock that really needs to be experienced live to fully feel how true and contemporary their rock &…
Disney unveils incredibly detailed model of ‘Star Wars’ land
To kickoff this weekend’s likely onslaught of major announcements at D23, Disney decided to bless the masses with a detailed look their new Star Wars lands, coming to both Disneyland and Disney World. Though it’s just a glimpse at a model, it’s still a really really cool model. Besides previously released renderings, this incredibly detailed…
Three local DJs team up to celebrate Cancer birthdays at Lil Indies
Noted local DJs Cub, Dennis Mero and Nigel John come together to form the funky Voltron-esque Bomba Brothers for a night at Lil Indies. The night is dedicated to all Cancer birthdays, which all three guys fall into, so stay away if you’re an Aries or Libra – or just remind yourself that astrology is…
Deadly Sins Brewing celebrates first anniversary with a day devoted to sloth
Winter Park’s Deadly Sins Brewing celebrates its first anniversary with a party dedicated to everyone’s favorite deadly sin (and Goonie!), sloth. Laze in a kiddie pool or get in on a water balloon fight while trying out their new Sloth Saison. SwedeDISH Food Truck provides plenty of bites, and live music from the Palmettes rounds…
Puddles Pity Party melts hearts at the Plaza Live
We get it – people are afraid of clowns. From Stephen King’s It to last fall’s epidemic of creepy clowns luring children into the woods, there are plenty of reasons to fear adults in whiteface. But people aren’t afraid of mimes, the clown’s speechless cousin; they just hate them. We think that’s splitting hairs, but…
Tacos and Tequila showcases dozens of variations on everyone’s favorite street food
A Saturday afternoon whiled away munching on tacos and downing samples of tequila sounds like a Saturday well spent indeed. Orlando Weekly has put together an event to celebrate Orlando’s most kickin’ taco shops, food trucks and restaurants, all going head-to-head in a competition for the title of Best Taco. The judges? You. So you…
Orange County animal shelter reduces adoption fees as population spikes
Orange County’s animal shelter is nearly full with stray and homeless pets this summer, prompting local officials to reduce adoption fees to $10 or waive them in some cases. The shelter is almost at capacity with 539 dogs and cats, as well as 102 animals in foster homes, according to a news release. The population…
Lineup for Road to III Points pre-show announced
This year’s III Points Festival in Miami is being preceded by several “Road To …” one-off shows in other cities around Florida that serve as mini-showcases for acts playing the festival, and mixing them in with promising locals. Orlando will be playing host to one of these events in early September and the lineup is…
Pulse first responder with PTSD granted disability by Orlando pension board
An Orlando Police officer diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after responding to the Pulse massacre was granted a disability pension by the city board Thursday. Officer Gerry Realin worked for hours with the department’s hazardous materials team among the carnage to remove the bodies of the 49 victims after the mass shooting last year at the…
Artegon Marketplace auction is happening today and tomorrow
Today marks the start of the two-day auction where you can buy a piece of the now shuttered Artegon Marketplace. The auction will take place at 5250 International Drive. Previews start at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13 and Friday, July 14, with the live auction starting at 11 a.m. on both days. Related The subway…
Orange County charter school shuts down due to low student test scores
Orange County charter school Oasis Preparatory Academy has shut down following consecutive Fs on Florida’s annual school report card, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The failing grades are based on low student test scores on the Florida Standards Assessment, a standardized test for language arts and math. In Orange County, Oasis was one of five charter schools to…
Australia’s The Church announce Orlando show for September
Australian dark-alternative legends the Church today announced a two-month North American tour in the fall with an Orlando date sandwiched right in the middle. The band – best known for US radio hit “Under the Milky Way” from 1988’s Starfish album – will be touring behind upcoming new album Man Woman Life Death Infinity. The…
Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy headlines the Beacham tonight
Baton Rouge MC NBA (“Never Broke Again” to you) Youngboy belies his relative youth (still in his teens) with his very assured 38 Baby mixtape and collaborations with Kevin Gats and Kodak Black. NBA Youngboy headlines the Beacham tonight at 10 p.m. Tickets are $27-$47. Related Stories
Florida wildlife officials hope to ban shark fin imports
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to remove references to governor’s office position. The governor’s office says it has not taken a position on the federal legislation. Florida wildlife officials want to look at banning the importation of shark fins through the state’s ports. But they are not getting behind a federal proposal to…
Florida’s citrus harvest is the lowest it’s been in decades
The final forecast of the 2016-2017 season for Florida’s struggling citrus industry shows the orange crop falling 16 percent from the previous season —- which, itself, had been at a five-decades low. And after a season of severe drought, combined with the continued fight against a deadly citrus disease and the expansion of residential development,…
Orlando comedian explains Citrus Bowls’ name change to Camping World Stadium
In his third installment of very “informative” Orlando-centric videos, local comedian and actor Rauce Padgett sheds a little light on the backstory behind the Citrus Bowls’ name change to Camping World Stadium. According to Padgett, the stadium was named by him, and he ended up with this name because everyone in Orlando enjoys … camping. This…
Cocina 214 will open another location in Daytona Beach
High-end Tex-Mex restaurant Cocina 214, currently ensconced on Welbourne in Winter Park, announced today they will open a second location in Daytona Beach. In a video released today on their Facebook page, owner Lambrine Macejewski said Cocina 214 has been looking to site a second restaurant for some time and called the Daytona Beach location a…
La Femme du Fromage curates popular annual wine and cheese pairing in Audubon Park this weekend
A favorite part of Audubon Park’s Bastille Day celebration, the sixth annual wine and cheese pairing brings together fancy AF cheeses and wines selected by chef Tonda Corrente of La Femme du Fromage. The event always sells out, so snap up your spot ASAP. [location-1] 4-6 p.m. Saturday; Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1603 E. Winter Park…
Hotly tipped Tampa band Career makes Orlando debut at Uncle Lou’s
Most music promoters just organize and present concerts. The most invested ones, however, actually engage in some active artist and scene development. This upcoming show – put together by the people behind Endoxa Booking and the Florida Is Loud Fest – is exactly that. Atop an already interesting support lineup that includes South Carolina metalgaze…
Celebrate all things French at Audubon Park’s annual Bastille Day weekend
Whether you’re a lover of all things French or just down for lots of wine and cheese, this year’s Bastille Day festivities have a little something that just about anyone – Francophile or not – can enjoy. From Tour de France spin classes to baguette fencing, Audubon Park’s 10th annual celebration aims to take you…
No secret: Rick Scott is running for Senate
Calling Gov. Rick Scott’s likely bid for the U.S. Senate an “open secret” would be a misnomer —- there’s no secret there, open or otherwise. Scott continues to sprint across the state for official events that easily double as campaign swings —- this week alone, he’s done a pair of ceremonial bill signings and two…
Orlando is looking for its first poet laureate
Orlando has started a search for its first poet laureate to serve as the city’s “official storyteller,” Mayor Buddy Dyer says. The city announced Thursday it was partnering with United Arts of Central Florida and Orlando-based publisher Burrow Press to appoint a poet who would promote poetry in the City Beautiful and inspire literary artists, according…
Lawmaker wants to crack down on Orlando company’s snortable chocolate
To no one’s surprise, an Orlando company selling chocolate snorting powder is catching flak from a Washington lawmaker because it resembles cocaine. Orlando-based company Legal Lean Co., which also makes a “sizzurp,” drew criticism this week from major buzzkill U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, because of their snortable chocolate powder Coco Loko. Schumer…
Rick Scott gives FHP troopers a 5 percent pay raise, but it’s probably not enough
For the first time in five years, rookie Florida Highway Patrol troopers in Florida will receive a 5 percent pay raise. Gov. Rick Scott met with troopers in Miami-Dade before making the announcement earlier today. Scott first announced his proposal for the pay raise as part of his recommended budget back in December. With starting…
‘It’s not food. It’s violence,’ yell protesters at Florida Chick-fil-A
Cow Appreciation Day didn’t exactly go as planned when animal rights protesters showed up at a Florida Chick-fil-A. On July 11, the Pinellas chapter of Direct Action Everywhere, an animal rights activist group, popped in with their cow costumes, which were a bit different from the average customer’s. Covered in fake blood spatters and wielding signs…
Bethune-Cookman president Edison Jackson steps down
Bethune-Cookman University President Edison Jackson announced Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position a year before his contract expires. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports Jackson’s early retirement comes after the News-Journal found that finances at the historically black university were troubling, particularly the debt coming from a new dorm that was originally projected…
Seminal Gainesville punks Radon seep into Backbooth
If you’re a fan of Hot Water Music, Less Than Jake, Against Me!, or pretty much anything on No Idea Records or at Gainesville’s Fest shindigs, you need to be tipping the ol’ leather cap to Radon. The combustible pop-punk quartet seemed to explode into existence in 1991 in Gainesville in a mess of sweat…
VIDEO: Orlando police officers struggle to explain why they pulled over State Attorney Aramis Ayala
An incredibly awkward video has surfaced showing two Orlando police officers pulling over Aramis Ayala, Florida’s first African-American elected state attorney. The incident took place at around 8:14 p.m. on June 19. In the video, two white officers have a tough time explaining to Ayala, who is not only Central Florida’s state attorney but arguably…
Uncle Tony’s Donut Shoppe brings eclectic DJ Bosq in for a funky summer party at Magnolia
The crew from Uncle Tony’s Donut Shoppe bring in Boston-born but internationally minded DJ and producer Bosq for a night of afro-latin disco funk. Bosq arrives fresh off a 10/10 rating from Mixmag for his latest summery groove, “Can’t Seem to Hide.” This is not a show to sleep on. 10 p.m. Thursday; Magnolia, 13…
Putnam raises more cash in governor’s race than Democratic opponents combined
While Adam Putnam raised another $2 million in June for his gubernatorial campaign, the three leading Democratic contenders hoping to succeed Gov. Rick Scott could not even match half of that total. Putnam, the Republican agriculture commissioner, raised more than $1.3 million for his “Florida Grown” political committee last month, while he collected another $795,000…
L.A. rockers Rooney to play the Social tonight
Dandified L.A. rockers Rooney stage an elegantly wasted comeback with their “Ultrasonic” summer tour in the City Beautiful tonight with Run River North as tourmates. Rooney plays the Social tonight at 7 p.m. with the well-hydrated bill of Someday River and Run River North. Tickets are $20. Related Stories
Florida voters remain concerned as Trump commission’s data request put on hold
Local elections officials are trying to talk voters out of unregistering, as privacy concerns continue to mount in response to a special commission created by President Donald Trump. Fears about data breaches and identity theft —- or flat-out aversion to what many perceive as a Big Brother-ish information gathering activity —- continued even as a…
35 free concerts happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, July 12 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. The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Thursday, July 13 Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm…
Let’s overanalyze the new trailer for MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’
In a couple of weeks, MTV will debut a new Florida-based, half-scripted “reality” show called Siesta Key, and based on the first full trailer it’s … uh, well, it’s an actual thing that exists. The brief trailer doesn’t offer much real insight into what the show is all about, but it does feature sun-washed shots…
Learn how women have broken glass ceilings in hip-hop at She Steps to the Mic
“Now you gotta die, you dearly departed, bloodbath when I catch you, a real red carpet,” are probably the tamest lyrics on Bronx rapper Remy Ma’s almost seven-minute diss track aimed at rap star Nicki Minaj. In her 2017 scorcher “ShETHER,” Reminisce Smith took creative jabs at the self-titled “Queen of Rap” over alleged stolen…
Jeff Crompton Trio reinvents Dixieland at the Gallery at Avalon Island
When done correctly – and not in the case of several dudes simultaneously drowning each other out in a misguided quest for skronk supremacy – improvised free jazz can be a thrilling, bird-on-a-wire display of empathy and telepathy with few peers in the musical realm. Atlanta’s Jeff Crompton Trio does it right, eschewing kinetics and…
From nostalgia to pyros, Paul McCartney connects on all levels in Tampa
I’ve had the pleasure to see some of the greatest, but on Monday night I had the opportunity to see not only one of the greatest, but a legend. Sir Paul McCartney, who’s 75 now, played for almost 3 hours to a sold-out crowd at the Amalie Arena in Tampa. The former Beatle played some…
No one could have predicted the public relations roller coaster Orlando attractions have experienced this summer
Back in the spring, I predicted that the summer of 2017 would be the most monumental season for Orlando’s theme parks in a decade, but no one could have predicted the public relations roller coaster our area attractions have experienced since Memorial Day. It all started well enough at the end of May, with the…
Savage Love: ‘Scrubs’
I’m a gay medical student with a medical fetish, and I can’t even open up to my therapist about this. I think the fetish started when I was young; I was once in the hospital and given a suppository for a fever. Then one time I was given a Fleet enema. I don’t think the…
CFAM curates selections from their permanent collection in eloquent juxtaposition
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Gimme Shelter: Meet Lila
Are you looking for a new pet? Meet Lila! Lila (A381128) is 4 years old and she’s looking for a forever home. She is a very sweet and well-behaved dog. She knows how to sit, walks well on a leash, and loves to eat treats. Lila absolutely loves to play fetch, and she’s also great…
Opening in Orlando: Wish Upon, War for the Planet of the Apes and more
OPENING THIS WEEK War for the Planet of the Apes Like many red-blooded Americans, I celebrated the recent Fourth of July holiday by watching my favorite patriotic movie: the original Planet of the Apes. I swear, when it comes to defining our national character, this picture has everything – like rugged individualism, the Statue of…
Ugly Orange level up with Orlando debut of Tall Juan, The Lucky Lure brings live pulse to Ivanhoe Village every Thursday
TALL JUAN, SONIC GRAFFITI AND MTVH1N1, DEADLY SINS BREWING, JULY 5 Rising Orlando promoters Ugly Orange have been building a name by not only unearthing young new indie bands but also something else just as critical to scene-building: potential new venues. They went from being one of the groups to try lifting the Milk District…
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Local teens win $10K scholarships, Orlando Shakes adjusts season due to budget cuts, and more performing arts news
Two young Orlando thespians took top honors on Broadway at last month’s Jimmy Awards, the National High School Musical Theatre equivalent of the Tonys. Recent Trinity Prep grad Tony Moreno and Boone High rising junior Sofia Deler, both participants in the Dr. Phillips Center’s Applause Awards program, won Best Actor and Best Actress at the…
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken and Mission BBQ coming this August, plus more in Orlando food news
OPENINGS: Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken has announced an opening date at last: They hope to open by Aug. 14 on Semoran Boulevard, just north of the Beeline. After that, a downtown location is planned … Four Rebels American Taco Kitchen & Bar, promising “an unapologetically American taco experience,” will move into the old Segafredo Zanetti…
This week’s Orlando concert picks: Noriel, Vicious Dreams, Karen Meat and more
Rooney Dandified L.A. rockers stage an elegantly wasted comeback with their Ultrasonic summer tour in the company of Run River North. 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the Social, $20 NBA Youngboy Baton Rouge MC NBA (“Never Broke Again” to you) Youngboy belies his relative youth (still in his teens) with his stellar 38 Baby…
Selections: Our picks for the best things to do in Orlando this week
Thursday, 13 She Steps to the Mic LEARNING “Now you gotta die, you dearly departed, bloodbath when I catch you, a real red carpet,” are probably the tamest lyrics on Bronx rapper Remy Ma’s almost seven-minute diss track aimed at rap star Nicki Minaj. In her 2017 scorcher “ShETHER,” Reminisce Smith took creative jabs at the self-titled “Queen of…
Legal Public Notices 7/12 issue
Legal Public Notices 7/12 issue IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF DONNA D. SANDIFER, Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-001433-O Division PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DONNA D. SANDIFER, deceased, whose date of death was April 13, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for ORANGE…
ICYMI: Florida will give some of its voter data to the feds, John Morgan sues for right to smoke weed, and more
Florida will partially comply with Trump voter data request: Gov. Rick Scott’s administration has decided to partially comply with a request for personal voter information from President Donald Trump’s “election integrity commission.” Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner says the state will provide information about Florida residents that is already publicly available, such as names,…
