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Florida probably won’t be prepared to battle Zika
Two weeks ago, a desperate plea from a small Central Florida government was entered into the Congressional Record. “Current staffing levels are not sufficient to meet this emergency,” read the letter from Osceola County Manager Donald Fisher to the state Health Department. “County resources are exhausted, and funds are not readily available to respond to…
18 boozy options for ‘bottomless’ mimosas in Orlando
Bottomless mimosas are the essential brunch beverage that is, without a doubt, the cornerstone of successful day drinking. Thankfully, Orlando has quite a few local spots offering up infinite breakfast booze. We decided to dig up the details on 18 local spots that serve bottomless mimosas. Also check out our “27 Orlando brunch spots worth…
Eat this now: Mexican street corn at Saint Anejo in Winter Springs
If you’ve ever been to Mexico (especially Mexico City), you’ll know that this moniker isn’t some kitschy attempt to tap into the food truck trend. Aside from tacos, Mexican street corn is really one of the best things you could possibly eat from a cart when you’re south of the border (or in SoCal). Saint…
Tapa Toro’s wine dinner series kicks off Thursday, June 9
Sister resto Taverna Opa has experienced such success with their wine dinner series that Spanish tapas spot Tapa Toro, helmed by LCB-Orlando graduate Wendy Lopez, is launching “Sabor,” a wine dinner series of their own. The dinners will show off the kitchen’s Spanish prowess with five courses made from ingredients imported from the Iberian peninsula,…
Pam Bondi buckles down on Trump donation as Florida Dems call for probe
Attorney General Pam Bondi is coming out swinging after the Associated Press reported she “personally solicited” a political donation from Donald Trump before killing an investigation into Trump University and its affiliates. Politico reports Bondi released a statement, saying: “Yesterday’s story was false and misleading — including statements that my office ‘publically announced it was…
Organize Now plans to deliver 7,000 petitions to Congress members demanding no austerity cuts in Puerto Rico
Organize Now plans to deliver almost 7,000 petitions to Central Florida’s Congressional representatives, calling on them to vote against any austerity measures for Puerto Rico. The Orlando-based organization plans to deliver the petitions by hand to U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, at his office on Wednesday, says Frederick Velez III, the Latino outreach organizer…
Florida Supreme Court tries to sort out new death penalty law
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a case focused on whether the state’s new death penalty law is constitutional, and, if so, whether it applies to cases already in the pipeline when the law passed in March. Tuesday’s hearing was the latest in the court’s months-long scrutiny prompted by a U.S. Supreme…
Donald Trump plans to rally in Tampa with Rick Scott, Pam Bondi
Attorney General Pam Bondi hasn’t answered anyone’s questions about the $25,000 donation she reportedly requested from Donald Trump, but apparently, she is expected to join Trump and Gov. Rick Scott for a Saturday rally in Tampa. The Tampa Bay Times reports the 11 a.m. event will be held at the Tampa Convention Center. The Republican…
Chef Tim Dacey leaving Capa Steakhouse
Tim Dacey, one of this city’s most talented young chefs, is no longer with Capa Steakhouse at the Four Seasons Resort. The Florida native and FSU grad amassed an impressive résumé with stints at the Reynard restaurant in Brooklyn, and the Setai and NoMad, both in Manhattan. He also served two years as the chef…
Law abiding alligator uses crosswalk in Flagler County
A law-abiding alligator in Flagler County stopped traffic Monday afternoon while he used the crosswalk. On June 6, authorities were called when the gator was first spotted near some bushes in Palm Coast, Florida. Two police officers stopped traffic while the gator, more than five-feet long, walked politely across the crosswalk for 30 seconds, according to News…
Here’s what Cannibal Corpse would sound like if they were on Radio Disney
We knew the music biz ain’t what it used to be, but this too-good-not-to-be-true version of death metal legends Cannibal Corpse’s gory anthem “Evisceration Plague” spit-shined and cleaned up, worthy of Kidz Boop or Radio Disney chart success, really had us going for a minute. The note-perfect parody, courtesy of YouTube Wilton Turdley (who also gave…
Tropical Storm Colin brings manatees to Florida woman’s backyard
A video posted by Nancy Smith 🌼 (@glassartistry) on Jun 5, 2016 at 1:39pm PDT Tropical Storm Colin is bringing heavy rain and apparently manatees right into some Florida resident’s backyards. Nancy Smith captured a video of manatees eating grass in her yard near St. Petersburg, Florida, Sunday and Monday afternoon. Due to the heavy…
Chef Lula Martin del Campo hosts Casa Dragones tequila dinner at Four Seasons Resort
Lula Martin del Campo, one of Mexico’s most renowned and recognized chefs, was in town last week for the Casa Dragones Jovenes Pairing Dinner at Plancha at the Four Seasons Resort. She, along with Four Seasons executive sous chef Sam Faggetti, fashioned a six-course meal that will easily be etched in the memories of all…
Disturbing video shows killer whale beaching itself at theme park
Disturbing footage shows a captive killer whale beaching herself for more than 10 minutes on a concrete slab at a theme park in Spain. According to the Dolphin Project, which is run by Richard O’Barry of the documentary The Cove, the video shows Morgan the orca beaching herself after a show that had ended on…
AP: Attorney General Pam Bondi asked Donald Trump for donation before dropping Trump U fraud case
Like the wet-dog smell at your favorite Golden Corral, Attorney General Pam Bondi’s connections to this Trump University fraud case just won’t go away. The Associated Press reports Bondi “personally solicited” a political contribution from presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump while her office decided whether to join the investigation into Trump University. After Bondi’s political…
Introducing Chakra Khan, the new project from members of Solillaquists of Sound
Chakra Khan, the new collaborative project from Alexandra Love and DiViNCi of Solillquists of Sound, have been quietly piecing together a body of songs that are adventurous, personal and intimate. Chakra Khan – based around Love’s vocals and DiViNCi’s beats/electronics – sound at times like a whispered lullabye and at other times like a great…
Can Central Florida fight Zika with genetically modified mosquitoes?
As Florida and the rest of the nation seek solutions to the Zika virus, one company wants to try a new method in a Florida Keys neighborhood to beat the spread of the disease—genetically modified mosquitoes. It might sound like a science fiction movie, but the British company Oxitec is working with the Florida Keys…
According to poll, half of Florida voters want Rubio to run again
With his campaign backed by many top state and national Democrats, U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy on Monday formally submitted candidacy papers and a check to run for the U.S. Senate as pre-qualifying opened in Tallahassee. Still, Murphy, a two-term congressman who was the beneficiary of a fundraising event Friday in Miami that featured President Barack…
New co-op moves into old Propagation location in Mills 50
There’s a new co-op coming to Propagation’s old storefront in the Mills 50 ‘hood. Bungalower announced on Sunday that build-out for this new marketplace, which will be called The District, has officially begun at 1221 N. Mills Ave. The retail concept will be led by the same people in charge of Re:Innovation, who make custom furnishings…
Lakeland resident wants to rename Lake Horney, for some reason
It’s quite possible that a lake in Lakeland, Florida, will soon cease to be Horney. Lakefront resident Barry Zimmerman has petitioned the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to rename Lake Horney, reportedly due to being frustrated of the jokes concerning the lake’s sexy name, according to the Lakeland Ledger. Zimmerman has suggested renaming the lake…
Osprey Tavern celebrates the Negroni this week with two limited-time cocktails
There’s good reason to combine your love of sipping perfectly crafted artisan cocktails with doing good for our community. This week, June 6-12, is Negroni Week, and the Osprey Tavern in Baldwin Park is adding two limited-time cocktails to its bar menu to both commemorate that bitter Italian cocktail and benefit Harbor House of Central Florida,…
New reading series Loose Lips takes on current events at Lil Indies
The monthly event formerly known as the Bohemian Woods returns with a new name and a new venue to offer up more hot takes on current events. Event host Tod Caviness hand-picks five writers to read essays and writings that deal with anything that’s happened in the news over the past month, and what follows…
Every concert happening in Orlando this summer
Here’s every single show worth seeing in Orlando this summer, at least what’s been announced so far, in one big massive list. Of course, check our ever-growing online listings as the summer goes on. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Drag the River, Bartender Brian, Dancehall Revelry, Johnny Knuckles 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10-$12.…
The Hooten Hallers bring country fried rock to the Will’s Pub stage
The sound of primal rock mixed with hillbilly soul blasts from the stage when the Hooten Hallers barrel into your town, all rockin’ bones rhythms and guitar/sax/drums attack. The hard-touring trio from Missouri are known for their raucous shows and have already performed 52 gigs in 18 states since the start of this year. Formed…
Genitorturers sex it up for 30th anniversary but Lydia Lunch’s Retrovirus electrify with timeless fury
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND For anyone who cut their teeth in the Orlando alternative underground like me, the Genitorturers always stood as an extreme cult legend, one of those bands whose shocking early shows we always heard tales about from older, cooler friends and siblings. Well, they just hit their 30th anniversary as a band. To…
27 essential Florida destinations you need to visit before you bite the dust
There’s more to Florida than just Disney and Hogwarts. Here you’ll find a few spots all around Florida that are a must-see for both residents and visitors. Some of these places are naturally beautiful, some have significant historical value, and some are just so Florida that we couldn’t not mention ’em. A photo posted by…
19 awesome Florida cabins you should rent out this summer
Forget five star hotels, sometimes getting into the wild and becoming one with nature is a good thing. If popping up a tent isn’t quite your idea of rough it, some of Florida’s state parks have got you covered with a variety of fun cabins to rent. A photo posted by red (@clickit305) on May 17,…
Everything you absolutely must do in Orlando this summer
There’s so much to do this summer in Orlando. Luckily, we just made that very easy for you by listing all the events we know of, so far— from the best BBQ block parties and soccer games, to our very own Whiskey Business and Bite Night. Of course, be sure to check our always up-to-date…
Maddey’s Craft and Cru is in soft opening phase on Church Street
Get a sneak peek at the new kid on the block over on Church Street – Maddey’s Craft & Cru is currently operating in soft opening mode. The “new Americana cuisine and New York style” restaurant will serve artisanal pizzas, seasonal menus, craft cocktails and fine wine. Heading the operation is chef Jason Schofield, who isn’t new…
Food truck Bem Bom announces new brick and mortar location in Audubon Park
The popular Portuguese food truck Bem Bōm will finally settle down in a new brick and mortar location in Audubon Park. As first reported by Daily City, the new restaurant will be located at 3101 Corrine Drive and will go by “Bem Bom on Corrine.” If you aren’t typically in the Audubon area, fret not, the food…
Rapper Bas to play Orlando next week
Queens-via-Paris rapper and J. Cole protege Bas will be playing Orlando next week. Bas, the mulilingual hip-hop artist who was the first signing to J. Cole’s Dreamville imprint (in tandem with Interscope Records) and Cole tourmate, will hit Backbooth on Monday, June 6, with support from the Hics, Cozz, EarthGang and Ron Gilmore. Tickets can…
Orlando Police will start carrying drug that reverses opioid overdose
In response to an increase in heroin-related deaths, the Orlando Police Department is equipping all of its first responders with naloxone, a drug that reverses an opioid overdose. Starting June 15, officers will start carrying single doses of Narcan, which is naloxone in the form of a nasal spray, according to a press release from…
Florida’s growing Latino population faces mixed progress, study shows
One of out every four Floridians is Latino, and while this population has made some progress in the Sunshine State, it still remains behind other groups in terms of wealth, according to a new report. Several key takeaways the National Council of La Raza found in its study: – A higher percentage of Latinos are…
Puscifer to play Bob Carr Theater in November
Incongruous band plays incongruous venue, why not? Puscifer, the current main musical outlet for Tool singer and vintner Maynard James Keenan, has announced an Orlando show for this November. Puscifer is a far looser and more performance art-based entity than Tool, with a rotating membership, a creative reach that goes beyond music, and a live…
Universal Studios brings back ‘The Walking Dead’ house to Halloween Horror Nights
Back by popular demand, Universal Studios is again bringing a post zombie apocalypse to Halloween Horror Nights with a The Walking Dead-themed house. For Halloween Horror Nights 26, Universal says the zombie house will feature popular moments from all six seasons of the show. Walking Dead fans can follow in the footsteps of the show’s survivors and…
New poll shows Hillary Clinton holds narrow lead over Donald Trump in Florida
A new Mason-Dixon poll shows Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has a three-point lead over presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in the Sunshine State, but neither has a majority. Clinton leads Trump 45 percent to 42 percent in a survey of 625 registered voters conducted from May 31 through June 2, according to the poll. When…
UCF grad stumbles across yet another monster gator on a golf course this week
Lately, it seems like massive, dinosaur-sized alligators prefer golf courses over swamps. Last week, a monster gator took a leisurely stroll through a Florida golf course, and now a video has surfaced of yet another golf-loving gator. Austin Swanger, a Savannah, Georgia resident and communications major from UCF, posted the above video to his…
Tonight on LMN, a documentary about the brutal deaths at a Florida reform school
One of the creepiest stories to come out of Florida in recent years (and that’s saying a lot) has been the forensic investigation into the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, which bore out long-whispered rumors of abuse, violence and institutional cover-ups. Tonight, a documentary airs at 8 p.m. on LMN (the erstwhile Lifetime Movie…
A free screening of ‘Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA’ comes to the Gunshine State Sunday
Florida isn’t known as the Gunshine State for nothing. George Zimmerman’s recent sale of the pistol he used to kill 17-year-old Trayvon Martin prompts a needed conversation by locals on guns and their impact on society. Why not start with a free screening of Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA this weekend at…
Andrew Spear, DJ BMF and DJ Nigel team up for the ultimate Prince party to take you to Erotic City
One of the problems with so many legendary musicians dying lately is that it’s tough to come up with a decent tribute to such iconic artists. While the Valentine’s Day David Bowie tribute at Will’s Pub hit the mark by allowing for varying interpretations of Bowie’s expansive catalog, one only has to look at Lady…
Sassy diva Sandra Bernhard headlines Gay Days at Parliament House
Are you ready to feel the Bernhard? OK, now that we’ve got that out of the way (look, it was inevitable), we can kvell over the thought of La Bernhard, here, in our tiny town. There’s no one like Bernhard, who’s perfected a dirty-mouthed, confrontational, vicious-diva persona over three decades of performance. It’s hard to…
Florida will pay almost $500K in legal fees for same-sex marriage lawsuit
Florida taxpayers are on the hook for almost $500,000 in fees to lawyers who successfully challenged the state’s prohibition against same-sex marriage. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who initially balked at paying the legal fees, has agreed to pay $280,000 to Jacksonville lawyers William Sheppard, Betsy White and Sam Jacobson, who represented two same-sex couples, according…
Planned Parenthood sues Florida over new abortion law
Florida’s Planned Parenthood affiliates filed a federal lawsuit against the state challenging a new abortion law that, among other things, stops abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funds for separate services, such as cancer screenings, STD testing and contraception. “We have a message for politicians in Florida, and across the country,” says Cecile Richards, president of…
Laughing Chewbacca Mom and her entire family receive full ride to Florida university
Listen up kids, if you want to get into college all you need is a Chewbacca mask from Kohl’s. The woman behind the immensely viral video, Candace Payne, as well as her husband and two children, can all attend Southeastern University for free, the university announced. “Candace has inspired us and others with her joy,…
This Florida mall really really wants you to know they don’t have mold
The Crystal River Mall wants everyone to know they no longer have a mold problem, and they have the papers to prove it. A recent photo posted to Reddit shows the mall’s marquee reading, “No mold inside mall/passed all tests/copies available in mall office.” Here’s a little background… Earlier this year, Citrus County Sheriff’s…
Music legend Prince reportedly died of opioid abuse
In a story that is still very much developing, CNN via the Minneapolis Star Tribune, is reporting that Prince died due to an overdose of opioids. A “source familiar with the investigation,” also referred to as an “anonymous law enforcement official” in a BBC piece, reportedly confirmed to the Minneapolis paper that tests have established…
Shirtless Florida man refuses to believe he just met R. Kelly
R. Kelly believes he can fly and more importantly, that people should recognize him on the street. Over Memorial Day weekend, a shirtless (and probably inebriated) man just happened to run into the legendary R&B singer in Jacksonville, Florida, and, of course, refused to believe he was standing next the real deal. Despite R. Kelly…
Daytona Beach just decriminalized small amounts of marijuana
The city of Daytona Beach voted to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana Wednesday night. According to FOX 35, the ordinance allows police officers to issue tickets to offenders who have less than 20 grams of marijuana, as opposed to taking them to jail. Daytona Beach City Council approved the ordinance unanimously and it will go…
According to a recent study, Orlando is fat
We need to hit the treadmill. According to a recent study from the American Fitness Index, Orlando came in near the bottom of the list of the 50 fittest US cities, rolling in at number 43. Not a single Florida city made it to the top half of the list. Tampa was the closest, reaching 26th, and…
Gallery at Avalon Island bridges all of its niches – art, music and literature – for the Pink Fire Revue
Not only does the Gallery at Avalon Island have a decent air conditioner, but they also have nice big windows. Which means you can look out and experience the schadenfreude of watching people walk around in the heat while you keep cool inside with this cross-disciplinary art event. Experience visual depictions of sound from Synthestruct…
Copa America comes to the fútbol capital of the South for three games
Be a part of history when the Copa America football tournament comes to Orlando this week. This is the tourney’s 100th anniversary, making it the oldest international continental football tournament in history. This year in particular is special, as it’ll be hosted outside of South America for the first time ever. Sixteen teams from two…
She Wants Revenge brings back post-punk for the masses to the House of Blues
She Wants Revenge, the duo of musical chameleon Justin Warfield and producer Adam Bravin, has reunited for a tour marking the 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut. She Wants Revenge the album became a Hot Topic and goth club staple upon its release, based around tunes like “Out of Control” and “Tear You Apart.” Full…
Ex-officer charged in fatal shooting of Florida musician Corey Jones
Fired Palm Beach Gardens Police Officer Nouman Raja was arrested and charged with manslaughter and attempted murder in the fatal shooting of Corey Jones on Wednesday. The Palm Beach Post reports State Attorney Dave Aronberg says the grand jury found the Oct. 18 shooting “unjustified.” Raja was investigating burglaries in plainclothes with an unmarked police…
AC/DC and Axl Rose are coming to Florida this summer
Oh, sweet child of mine, if you want to see AC/DC with Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose this summer you don’t need to take a highway to Hell. The hybrid band announced their rescheduled U.S dates for their “Rock or Bust” Tour, and will be coming to Ft. Lauderdale on Aug. 30. It’s only…
Gov. Rick Scott wants Obama’s immediate help to prevent Zika ‘disaster’
In an urgent letter, Gov. Rick Scott called on President Barack Obama and his administration to immediately provide Florida with the resources the state needs to fight the Zika virus. “Florida needs action from the federal government now,” Scott says. Congress left on an almost two-week vacation last week without agreeing on how much money the…
Orlando is ranked ‘best city for soccer fans,’ says study
With the popularity of the Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride, soccer has grown to be a pretty big deal in Central Florida. There’s a new Orlando City stadium in construction, and even a bar in the works in Church Street. So, it’s no surprise that a recent study named Orlando the “Best City…
Yes, that massive Florida gator video is definitely real
It’s not a modern-day Bigfoot: there really are alligators that large. Following the video of the 13-to-14-foot gator strolling through the Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Palmetto, Florida, many viewers believed the reptile in question had been digitally edited to appear larger. After all, it’s not very hard to manipulate videos on the internet, and…
26 fun things to do in Orlando this week (6/1-6/7)
Wednesday, June 1 Punk on the Patio with the Woolly Bushmen at 64 North Drag the River at Will’s Pub Thursday, June 2 Surfin Serf at Will’s Pub She Wants Revenge at House of Blues Alejandro Escovedo at the Social Genitorturers at the Abbey Friday, June 3 José Alberto, “El Canario,” at Hard Rock Live…
21 free concerts in Orlando this week (6/1-6/7)
Wednesday June 1Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints Of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Oriented Music Group Open Jam 10:45 pm at St. Matthew’s Tavern, 1300 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. The Get 2nds 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s,…
NRA wants Florida to continue, expand black bear hunt
Surprise! The National Rifle Association and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida have come out in a letter supporting Florida’s black bear hunt and asking that it be expanded. Marion Hammer, an NRA lobbyist, distributed the letter on behalf of the organizations to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, according to Political Fix Florida. The…
Bite30, Orlando Weekly’s monthlong celebration of dining out, starts today
June may be the month where we all start sweating a little more, but thanks to Bite30, we also see an uptick in our salivation. That’s because Orlando Weekly teams up with some of the best restaurants in the area to offer up special prix fixe menus for a whole month. So you (and we)…
A guide to some of the best stuff Gay Days, One Magical Weekend and others have to offer this week
What used to be known as just “Gay Day,” back when it was just a day to wear red at Disney World, is now a very long weekend full of events from groups like Gay Days, One Magical Weekend and Girls in Wonderland. So whether you want to lounge in the pool with some handsome…
‘Scandinavian Justin Bieber’ to play the Volusia Mall
When you’re making your shopping list for the Volusia Mall next week, be sure to add “lose your shit to the Scandinavian Justin Bieber” alongside Breaking Bad koozie and gigantic pretzel. That’s because Finnish teenage pop sensation Isac Elliot is reviving the time-honored tradition of the mall tour (a concept perfected down to a science by…
Brit songstress Ellie Goulding is ready to dance
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If you’re tired of drinking your Fernet straight, get fresh with the Hanky Panky
This month’s Remix was inspired by a friend’s dilemma – a dilemma shared, I suspect, by many. As our friend offered us pre-dinner drinks, he waved to his bar and admitted that he had no idea what to do with the bottle of Fernet-Branca that had been sitting there for months. He’d bought it after…
Lonely Island’s mockumentary ‘Popstar’ is good trashy fun, but stops short of actual criticism
The Lonely Island, the team behind Saturday Night Live’s viral hits “D— in a Box” and “Lazy Sunday,” now bring us the feature-length Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, and it’s every bit as crass, ridiculous and hilarious as you expect. And if you haven’t heard of those viral videos, go see Popstar anyway because it’s…
Review Poem: ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’
‘Twas Disney in its slithy realm Who thought a sequel they’d create. So Tim Burton they asked to helm, And mouse and man did bloviate. Beware the Moviecrap, my son! The script that stinks, the actors who suck. Beware Johnny Depp and shun Sacha Baron Cohen’s murky muck. Burton took his producer’s sword in hand…
Opening in Orlando: As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM, The Lobster, Me Before You and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM An authorized documentary chronicling the influential but tragically curtailed career of one Adam Michael Goldstein, who helped prove to the world that a DJ can be more than just someone you hire to work your daughter’s wedding. An on-and-off addiction to drugs and a relationship…
Savage Love (6/1/16)
There’s this boy – he’s 29; I’m 46 and female. We met when we were 23 and 41. I was not and am not into little boys. The Kid chased me and I turned him down for months – until I got drunk one night and caved. It was supposed to be a one-night stand,…
!!! incite a party as both themselves and Stereolab tribute band, False Punk homecoming show destroys Uncle Lou’s with Socialite, Ian Iachimoe and Thee Wilt Chamberlain
Cover bands are usually good or bad. But great? The derivative nature of the idea all but precludes such a laurel. Stereolad (May 26, the Social), however, may be the coolest cover-band concept ever. Stereolad is Sacramento alternative dance-rock band !!! opening for themselves as a Stereolab tribute band, in a take that packs both…
Free Will Astrology (6/1/16)
ARIES (March 21-April 19) The voices in our heads are our constant companions. They fill our inner sanctuary with streams of manic commentary. Often we’re not fully cognizant of the bedlam, since the outer world dominates our focus. But as soon as we close our eyes and turn our attention inward, we’re immersed in the…
Gimme Shelter (6/1/16)
Are you looking for a new furry friend? Adopt Harvey! Harvey (A346782) is a 4-year-old dog who is looking for his forever home. He is an energetic dog and he loves to run around and play outside. Harvey would love to have a yard that he can enjoy playing in! He likes to eat doggy…
Tennessee Truffle opens in Sanford, STK opens in Disney Springs, plus more in our weekly food news roundup
Farm-Haus will morph into Farm & Haus when the farm-to-table meal delivery service moves into the Bookmark It space at East End Market at the end of the month. Their partnership with Dixie Dharma, offering a vegan option alongside their other dishes, launched last month. DoveCote Brasserie, the downtown venture by chef Clay Miller, Gene…
As the 25th annual Orlando Fringe festival wraps up, we’re already looking forward to next year.
It’s been two days since the end of the 25th annual Orlando Fringe, and Fringe Festival fanatics are still drying out – literally and metaphorically. The rain deities that had provided mostly delightful weather throughout the festival turned angry during the closing ceremonies, but a dedicated core huddled around the outdoor stage Monday with their…
Selections: Our picks of the week’s best events, June 1-7
Wednesday, 1 Drag the River MUSIC A devoted local fan base of hard-drinking diehards keeps the stream of national touring alt-country and country-rock acts through Orlando pretty steady (Chuck Ragan was just here last month, Cory Branan will be here June 17 and Austin Lucas and Matt Woods will both be here July 8). But…
Picks This Week: Jose Alberto, Surfin Serf, Punk on the Patio and more
Punk on the Patio Newest installment in this downtown performance series features the Woolly Bushmen, the Sh-Booms and Zap Dragon & the Attack. It’s a weeknight deal you can’t beat. 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Patio, $5 Surfin Serf Orlando-to-Sacramento escapee Byron Lynch returns for a far too brief night at Will’s Pub…
Persian kebab house Zora Grille makes a case for being on your regular rotation
Iran (not) so far away
