Final Crush, tonight at Backbooth
It’s the end of an era. After eight years, DJ Pauly Crush is pulling the plug on Crush at Backbooth. Crush, whose real name is Paul Geller (and who was featured front and center on our recent cover story on the controversial digital-music-streaming service Grooveshark), is leaving town, so if you’re a fan, get to…
Orlando City top United Soccer League ranks; team to host Soccer and the City ladies night at Blue Martini
Last weekend’s wet weather wasn’t a deterrent for Orlando City Soccer Club fans. In fact, a crowd of more than 5,600 (including the ever-boisterous Orlando City ultras) weathered stormy conditions to watch the Lions shore up the number one ranking in the United Soccer League with a 2-1 victory over Charleston Battery on Saturday, June…
Puscifer head to Hard Rock Live
Wednesday, June 13 – Puscifer 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live 6050 Universal Blvd. 407-351-5483 hardrock.com $29.50-$55 When Maynard James Keenan isn’t signing bottles of his own wine at Whole Foods or practicing chokeholds with the Gracies, he prefers the company of other musicians in a variety of musical side projects, namely those whose names don’t…
what makes hammy run?
By now, you’ve probably seen the adorable video of an itty-bitty piglet rushing down the stairs in search of … But wait. If you haven’t seen Hamlet’s stair derring-do, or if you just need to see it again (guilty), first let’s take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7leMctSTMc So the question is, what awaits Hamlet in that bowl? What…
The Pauses featured on Jason Noble benefit compilation
In Pleasant Company: A Mixtape for Jason was released on Friday. The compilation is a fundraiser to assist with the medical bills that Jason Noble is racking up in his struggle with Synovial Sarcoma. Who’s Jason Noble? Well, to fans of the incredible music scene that is Louisville’s, he’s kind of a household name. To everyone…
TCM’s “Singin’ in the Rain” Orlando Screenings (Thurs, 7/12)
In a continuing series of bring classic films back to the big screens that they were made for, Turner Classic Movies and Fathom Events’ latest one-day-only event is the 60th anniversary screening of Singin’ in the Rain, the Stanley Donan/Gene Kelly musical about the onrushing advent of sound motion pictures in Hollywood and the disruption…
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Notable Noise: This Week’s Best Shows [Man Man, Father Figure, the Cult, Larry Coryell, more]
Monday, June 11 http://vimeo.com/24206000 Man Man [Social] – This Philly band’s reputation as an exceptional live band is well-warranted. Their music drives me up the fucking wall, but their concerts are definitely worth checking out. Tuesday, June 12 Childish Gambino [Hard Rock Live] – Come on guys, really? I love Donald Glover as much as the next…
Sunday Film News Roundup — June 10th, 2012
I’ve been a few steps behind everything this week between setting up a new computer and the beginning of Euro 2012. Every year I bitch and moan about how horrible international football is, and about what a pain in the crack friendlies and qualifiers are (a high percentage of Arsenal players seem to come back…
Central Florida Sounds of Freedom perform at Lowndes Shakespeare Center
Sunday, June 10 – Central Florida Sounds of Freedom 3 p.m. Margeson Theater Lowndes Shakespeare Center 812 E. Rollins St. centralfloridasoundsoffreedomband.com free, donations accepted Orlando’s own LGBT and ally marching band and color guard, Central Florida Sounds of Freedom take the stage this Sunday in their first performance as a concert band. Stars and Stripes…
Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch Remembered on Screen (Enzian/ESPN Classic)
It’s been a little over a month now since the Beastie Boys (and Oscilloscope co-founder) Adam Yauch died and it’s still an impossibly weird sentence to write. He was always my favorite Beastie because he grew up a neighborhood over from me in Brooklyn and I’m a silly enough bastard to be swayed by that…
RadioShaq 3: Shaq to the Future tonight at Peacock Room
Saturday, June 9 – RadioShaq 3: Shaq to the Future with Basements of Florida, Thee Wilt Chamberlain, the Jensen Serf Company, Alias Punch 9 p.m. The Peacock Room 1321 N. Mills Ave. 407-228-0048 thepeacockroom.com $3 We’re already in the tank for this occasional Alias Punch-hosted theme night, the last of which introduced the very idea…
Holy Bat-grail: 1966 cast finally gettin’ paid?
While we all politely avoid discussing how ridiculous Anne Hathaway looks in her Dark Knight Rises outfit, there’s at least some good news on the Catwoman front: Eartha Kitt’s daughter is going to be able to buy herself something nice this Christmas! Kitt, who passed away on Christmas Day 2008, is one of the names mentioned…
eat pork, drink beer, help kids
… at the Pig, Pilsner & Panua party 6-11 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at Palmer’s Garden & Goods. Tony Adams of Big Wheel Provisions is hauling out his famous china box to roast two pigs, there will be locally handcrafted IPAs (brewed by a Ravenous Pig chef!) and live music, and it all profits the Panua…
A Tribute to Alien Art Show at The Falcon
Saturday, June 9 – A Tribute to Alien Art Show 8 p.m. The Falcon 819 E. Washington St. 407-423-2788 facebook.com/thefalconbar free OK, let’s get this out of the way. Alien movies in order of bestness: 1) Alien; 2) Alien Resurrection; 3) Alien 3, 4) Prometheus, although I haven’t seen it yet; and 5) Aliens. (The…
IMAX documentary Rescue opens at Orlando Science Center
Saturday, June 9 – Rescue various showtimes Orlando Science Center 777 E. Princeton St. 407-514-2000 osc.org free with paid admission More than two years after the earthquake that shattered Haiti, the U.S. says, according to an NPR interview marking the tragedy’s anniversary in January, Port-au-Prince and other devastated communities in the region are actually bouncing…
The Pauses present “Interact-O-Vision” at the Social
Thursday, June 7 – The Pauses Present “Interact-O-Vision” with Surfin Serf, Out Go the Lights, Day Joy 8 p.m. The Social 54 N. Orange Ave. 407-246-1419 thesocial.org $5-$7 You know the adage: “Those who can, do. Those who can’t … something about music critics.” Or was it teachers? Whatever. There are lots of people who…
On Sale This Week: Gotye at House of Blues!
On Sale: Friday, June 8 Gotye with Givers, Jonti 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8 House of Blues Downtown Disney West Side 407-934-2583 hob.com $55 Down the road: Curren$y, June 15 at The Beacham The Cult, June 16 at Amway Center Bouncing Souls, June 17 at The Social Luis Raúl, June 22 at…
Nacho Mama’s
Down-home Mexican cantina does the city’s Tex-Mex scene proud
Happytown
On the occasion of the rainiest Friday of the year, the last thing we were ready for was a simulated gala at 10 a.m. at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, suits and dresses included – but wouldn’t you know it, that’s exactly what we got. Like most attempts to make the status quo style council not…
The Bar Tab
Orlando’s Blank Space closes, Wall Street to open new bar in The Globe’s old space
Savage Love
Could you tell my boy to calm the heck down?
Culture 2 Go
United Arts asks you to express yourself generously; Jonpaul Douglass gets Neighborly at OMA
Man Man
Man Man’s Ryan Kattner’s dream: To write a crossover track like the Butthole Surfers’ “Pepper”
About Last Night
The 30something girlfriend of the guy in the wedding
Maakies
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This Little Underground
Bao Le-Huu takes on Beach Day, Lone Wolf, the Big Sleep, Maps and Atlases and more
Drink Events
Beer dinners, beer school, drinking dress-up parties and a Wall Street pub crawl. The weekend is almost here!
Album Reviews
This week Big K.R.I.T., Post Teens and Pujol
Council Watch
Billy Manes pays attention to local government so you don’t have to
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19) If your destiny has gotten tweaked by bias or injustice, it’s a good time to rebel. If you are being manipulated by people who care for you – even if it’s allegedly for your own good – you now have the insight and power necessary to wriggle free of the bind.…
Remix: The Tom Collins
A fresh take on a classic American cocktail
Every Night the Trees Disappear
Alan Greenberg’s new book about Werner Herzog only deepens the legendary director’s mystery
Hyper-Connected
Tweet3PO’s creators say the future of crime fighting isn’t neighborhood watch – it’s social media
Prometheus
Ridley Scott’s pseudo-prequel shows no sign of advanced intelligence
Rotation
What local artists are listening to
Grade Expectations
Do audiences want to know everything before they see a movie?
Live Active Cultures
Goodbye to downtown art bar Blank Space and Disney darkride Snow White; hello to I-Drive “indoor sports arena” WhirlyDome
The Are We Sunk? Index
How quickly is Florida sinking into the ocean this week?
Theatre Review: La Cage Aux Folles
At last night’s opening of La Cage Aux Folles, the final touring production in the current Fairwinds Broadway Across America season, I saw something unusual — a significant number of prime empty seats at the Bob Carr. Was Orlando’s theater community still nursing their post-Fringe hangovers, burnt out on GLBT-themed shows? Or is the nearly…
Florida League season opener: Sanford River Rats vs. the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs
Thursday, June 7 – Florida League season opener 7 p.m. Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium 1201 Mellonville Ave., Sanford 321-206-9174 floridaleague.com $5 It’s all about drawing first blood, as defending champs the Sanford River Rats host the Winter Park Diamond Dawgs tonight in a championship rematch bout. Serving as the season opener for the 2012 Florida…
Enzian’s KidFest Young Filmmakers Summer Camp Enrollment Now Open (Only 5 Spots Left)
As you may remember from Jaws, all kids used to want to grow up to be harpooners or sword fishermen. (I did. Seriously.) Not anymore, though. They all want to grow up to be filmmakers now. With that in mind, enrollment is now open for Enzian’s Kidfest Young Filmmakers Summer Camp, taking place this July…
New music from Solillaquists, Abuse, Saskatchewan, and Rickey Dickens; old, free music from Plain Jane Automobile
Lots of new (and not-so-new) local-release news to share. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4gbWlKhQMg First up, did you know that Solillaquists of Sound have a brand new album? Well, they do! It’s called The 4th Wall (Part 1) and you can snag it from their Bandcamp page. The (innovative) pre-order phase is over – during which the band, uh, broke…
Arts vs. Sports! It’s on between DPAC and the Citrus Bowl
We’re not sure what any of this means, but expect big announcements today regarding a renewed focus on funding the $175 million Citrus Bowl renovations that have been way back on the backburner for years. Apparently, according to the rumor mill and this Orlando Sentinel story, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Buddy…
He’s Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! The return of Alan Grayson is official. Wait, did he ever go away?
Former congresshero Alan Grayson made it official today, announcing that he’d qualified for Florida’s 9th District while simultaneously – and characteristically – pulling media quotes calling his campaign a “virtual slam dunk” and that he is “heavily favored to win.” That’s what we thought last time, but we WILL hold our breath this time, once…
