In a tour de force one-two punch, French director Luc Besson wrote and directed a back-to-back pair of films that will forever define the look and feel of the 1990s: The Professional (1994, Natalie Portman’s feature film debut as a 12-year-old assassin) and The Fifth Element (1997). While they share a certain comic-booky improbability, The…
Ariadne Greif is a fascinating case: The soprano is universally praised for her performances of Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven, but rather than rest on the easy laurels of the classical repertoire standing next to a concert grand, she relentlessly pushes forward, exploring new music and more creative modes of expressing it. The New York Times…
Decorating the tree in preparation of Santa’s arrival is a Christmas tradition for many, but if you feel your tree decorating skills extend past your living room you can volunteer to help decorate Thornton Park’s tree. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 30, you can come out to help hang ornaments and string…
Grandpa’s old stories at Thanksgiving make you feel nostalgic for the good ol’ days? If so, you can visit Bok Tower Gardens to get a feel for what the holiday season was like back in the 40’s at their holi-DAYS event. Starting on Nov. 29, you’ll be able to see the vintage Model As outside Pinewood…
True survivors of the golden age of thrash, Flotsam and Jetsam have been churning out epic headbangers for more than 30 years. They take their name not from the villainous Ursula’s pet eels from The Little Mermaid, but from the chapter in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings where Merry and Pippin are reunited with…
When your family time starts to feel dull this Thanksgiving, head to Will’s Pub for holiday drink specials and metal music. At Number of the Beast 2, you can get a PBR Tall Boy for $2 or try a Wild Turkey Nibbler for $3, while a continuous playlist of metal music keeps you head-banging and…
In a post-medical marijuana Florida, you can expect the weed talk to intensify in tandem with the potency of each new strain introduced. Sure, weed and art have been colliding for decades now, but in this cannabis-normalization era, the possibilities for jargon-filled rhetoric about the social constructs surrounding toking up are endless. Enter ART420. The weekend-long art show and conference…
The Hideaway Bar has long been a favorite because it hits on so many levels. It’s got food, but it’s bar basics done well, nothing froofy; it’s lowkey divey-casual, but not an actual nasty dive; it’s a sports bar, but non-sporty types won’t feel out of place. The building is painted in screaming Miami Dolphins …
Number of the Feast and Thanksgiving Cocktails The Will Walker compound on Mills Avenue continues its tradition of providing serious liquid soothing to post-Thanksgiving stress headaches. Ditch your family and hit up the Will’s Pub side for specials on Wild Turkey and PBR while listening to curated playlists of balls-out metal from bartenders Aaron and…
There’s been talk for years about how Universal Boulevard will become the new hot spot in the tourist district, but for years the land has sat mostly undeveloped. Now there’s a new family entertainment center that just broke ground that will put Universal Boulevard on the top of local places to go for corporate events,…
Goddamn, now THIS is something to be thankful for! Country legend, songwriter extraordinaire, heartbreaking singer, theme-park magnate, down-home quip machine, wig enthusiast and style icon Dolly Parton is playing Florida over the long holiday weekend, just a short jaunt from Orlando. Dolly Parton, over 50 years into a singular career, is every bit the icon…
Monolithic alt-rockers and ’90s survivors Helmet are due to play Orlando this week as part of extensive touring behind a new album, and the continuing need for catharsis through sonics. The band reformed in 2004 after a bit of a hiatus, most notably undertaking a tour where they played the well-regarded LP Betty (1994) from…
Wild turkeys can run up to 25 miles per hour – that’s fast. But it raises the question: What are they running from? An eternal sense of emptiness and longing? Their families back at the farm, who don’t understand their punk-rock leanings? Or a day where roughly 46 million of them are taken from their…
Maybe you had a total kitchen fail. Maybe you have a long drive on Thursday and won’t hit your destination until way past dinner. Or maybe you’re alone on the holiday, for whatever reason. Never fear – Publix has gotchu. The famous Publix turkey-cranberry holiday sub is in stores this week (possibly even on sale…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: REBEL RECOVERY AND TRANSPORTATION, INC. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 12/12/2016, @ 7:00AM at 113 Candace Dr Fern Park Florida 32730 pursuant to subsection 713. 78 of the Florida Statutes. REBEL RECOVERY & TRANSPORTATION, INC. reserves the right to accept or reject any…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03/SHEA CASE NO: DP14-475 IN THE INTEREST OF: J.M. DOB 10/14/2014, J.M. DOB: 05/09/2013, Minor Children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO:Jesse Lee Martinez Address Unknown A Petition for Termination of Parental…
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 1985 Nissan VIN# 1N6ND01Y2FC351883 2001 Mitsubishi VIN# JA4MW31R01J040003 1997 Chevy VIN# 1G1JC5243V7303774 2001 Mazda VIN# JM1BJ225X10489888 2000 Chevy VIN# 1GCCS1942YK110339…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03/SHEA CASE NO: DP14-475 IN THE INTEREST OF: J.M. DOB 10/14/2014, J.M. DOB: 05/09/2013, Minor Children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO:Jacquelyn Anne Rawding Address Unknown A Petition for Termination of Parental…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2011-CA- 001281-O VENTURES TRUST 2013-I- H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, ITS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, v. VELVA J. PETERSON; CYNTHIA MCGUCKIN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MISSION FOR ANIMALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST, A LAND TRUST DATED MAY…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 07/DAWSON CASE NO.:DP01-676 In the Interest of: K. F.-H. DOB: 08/01/2001, S. H. DOB: 07/08/2002, A. H. DOB: 03/20/2004, minor children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Julian Arturo Farelas…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 07/DAWSON CASE NO.:DP01-676 In the Interest of: K. F.-H. DOB: 08/01/2001, S. H. DOB: 07/08/2002, A. H. DOB: 03/20/2004, minor children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Tamara Marie Herman…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 07 CASE NO.: DP15-344 IN THE INTEREST OF: D.J. DOB: 04/23/2015, A MINOR CHILD. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: TIANA DECOTIS, Address Unknown WHEREAS a Petition for Termination…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03 CASE NO: DP15-171 IN THE INTEREST OF: V.B., DOB: 11/14/2013, A MINOR CHILD SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF MANIFEST BEST INTEREST AND ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: SABRINA PETERS, Address Unknown A…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03 CASE NO: DP15-171 IN THE INTEREST OF: V.B., DOB: 11/14/2013, A MINOR CHILD SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF MANIFEST BEST INTEREST AND ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Nathan Bowers, Address Unknown A…
LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. PROPERTY NOT CLAIMED WILL EITHER BE SURRENDERED TO THE FINDERS OR RETAINED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT. CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. NOVEMBER 2016 1.CELL PHONE, 46 BLK WASHINGTON 2. ELECTRONICS, 200 BLK OF AGNES 3. CELL…
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Andrea Marks, of 713 W. Fairbanks Ave., Orlando Florida 32804, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Andrea Marks Art It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Andrea Marks Art” with the Florida Department…
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Edwin Lopez, of 603 South Delmonte Ct., Kissimmee FL 34758, County of Osceola, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Total PC Repair It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Total PC Repair” with…
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, MaryFranklynOgle, LLC, of 13909 Golden Rain Tree Blvd., Orlando, FL 32828, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Camp Ogle It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Camp Ogle” with the Florida Department of…
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, TANISHA LLC, of 2039 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee FL 34744 County of Osceola, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Quality Inn It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Quality Inn” with…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE FOLLOWING TENANTS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH TO SATISFY RENTAL LIENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, SECTIONS 83-806 AND 83-807: CONTENTS MAY INCLUDE KITCHEN, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, BEDDING, TOYS , GAMES, PACKED CARTON, FURNITURE, TOOLS, TRUCKS, CARS ETC. THERE’S NO TITLE FOR VEHICLES SOLD…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Pursuant to Florida Statute 713.78 on December 12, 2016 at 8am, Mike’s Towing, 3141 Sharpe Rd., Apopka, FL will sell the following vehicle(s): 1998 JEEP VIN #1J4FX58S2WC295130. Seller reserves the right to bid and to refuse any/all bids. Sold as is, no warranty. Terms Cash.
At the Destination D fan event this past weekend, Bob Chapek, the Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts, announced that Epcot would be receiving “a major transformation” that would help transition the park into being “more Disney, timeless, relevant, family-friendly” while keeping the original vision alive. Chapek stated that the design team was told to…
Andrea Bailey Cox, CEO of the Art & History Museums – Maitland has resigned, effective Dec. 19. She will relocate to Knoxville, Tennessee, to head the Aslan Foundation. Bailey Cox oversaw the consolidation of the Maitland Art Center and the Maitland Historical Society, creating the Art & History Museums – Maitland, a merger of the…
Our sense of history may be a little blunted here in Central Florida. A common criticism of the area is that we’re all a little too eager to tear down the old to make way for the new. Blame our reliance on tourism, blame a populace whose roots largely only go back a generation or…
It’s the last Florida shows EVER for Jacksonville rockers Yellowcard as their “Final World Tour” moves on to its inevitable conclusion. Is this the end? Or just a temporary farewell until the reunion? Don’t take for granted that just because the band is from Florida that you’ll see them again; you have two chances to…
Disney announced Tuesday that Hong Kong Disneyland will be getting a massive facelift over the next few years. According to the New York Times, the expansion will last from 2018-2023 and cost $1.4 billion dollars. This announcement comes after last year’s drop in attendance at the park. According to Statista, attendance went down by about…
With the recent cold weather, manatees are headed to warmer waters at Blue Spring State Park. The folks at the Save The Manatee Club have a live stream of the spring that is definitely worth checking out before you make the drive. If you’re having trouble viewing the manatee cam, try it from here. It’s…
Orlando Police are looking for four men who walked into the Gucci store at The Mall at Millenia and ran out with 23 purses, worth a total of $44,580. According to OPD, four males arrived at the Mall of Millenia last Thursday. Nov. 17, in a white 2017 Ford Escape with Virginia tags. The suspects then…
Those upset that Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is already over might be happy to find out that Epcot will host a brand new festival this January. Running from Jan. 13 through Feb. 20, 2017, the International Festival of the Arts will host a combination of visual, culinary and performing arts, Disney announced on their…
A gay couple in St. Petersburg say they received hate mail at their home from a possible Donald Trump supporter. FOX 13 reports an anonymous letter addressed to “Resident Dolts” was sent to the home of John Gascot and his boyfriend Ron Diana saying “Hey, Dumbass— the election is over.” After the Nov. 8 election, the…
In a highly unusual move, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Jorge Labarga has ordered an investigation of a death penalty lawyer who has repeatedly missed critical deadlines, was involved in a capital case in which roach-infested boxes of documents were destroyed by rain and who is currently representing two inmates who are trying to fire…
I spend most of my day thinking, writing and researching about food. Thanksgiving Day is like my Super Bowl. I plan the menu weeks in advance, make endless game plans, pin up the recipes on the wall the day before, and create a timeline that will ultimately lead to success. Maybe that’s not you. What…
It’s been almost a week since Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer announced that he was attempting to grow a beard on what everyone thought was an eternally smooth and hairless landscape. It looks good. As you can see in the picture above, Dyer stopped by Fox 35 on Monday, Nov.21, for a taping of “Orlando Matters,”…
Whether you go turkey, Tofurkey, or turducken, the main dish is kind of a given (*yawn*). It’s the side dishes that are the most fun, both to prepare and to eat. However, juggling a bunch of different timelines for multiple dishes can be a challenge, especially if your usual repertoire is “Hey, we’re having pasta…
Georgia’s young hip-hop hitmakers Migos have announced an Orlando show for early 2017. The highly buzzed-about trio, freshly signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label, are set to release their second album, Culture, imminently. This year has seen them collaborate with both Young Thug and Gucci Mane. Migos play Venue 578 on Friday, January 13,…
Because people will pay for it, Disney’s Magic Kingdom will start offering private cabanas for almost $700 a day, starting Nov. 21. The cabanas, which are more of a pop-up tent than anything, do not include park admission and are available for the entire day for a mere $645, which comes out to about $691…
To really truly understand the state of Florida, one must first witness a truck towing a camper smash through a slightly larger camper. Yes, the annual Crash-a-Rama is happening at Orlando Speedworld this Friday, and it is arguably the most insane Florida thing you can possibly experience. Seriously, do yourself a favor and watch the…
An impact of term limits and turnover in this year’s elections is a slightly less-wealthy state Legislature. The freshman class —- set to be formally sworn in Tuesday —- carries two new standard-bearers for personal wealth in the House and Senate. However, the average net worth of senators is going down 8.5 percent, to $3.5…
Colorado-based dreampop consortium Sound of Ceres is set to play a show in Orlando tonight. The band is the new iteration of Candy Claws, aided and abetted by members of Apples in Stereo and Drums. Live, they create delicate, sugary drones, punctuated by psych-ed out lights and lasers. Sound of Ceres float through Will’s Pub…
Another record has been set in Florida’s tourism industry with 85 million visitors, the highest amount in a nine month period of the state’s history stated Governor Rick Scott today. While speaking at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Scott applauded Visit Florida for their marketing of the state saying, “we need to continue investing in…
Local bop-fusion ensemble Robotman holds court in a low-lit Lil’ Indies. If you want to feel like you’re in a noir film, tonight is your night. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. tonight. Show is completely free. Related Stories
Rapper Kanye West has cancelled the remaining dates of his Saint Pablo tour, including a stop at the Amway Center, Dec. 6. A representative with West confirmed the cancellations this morning to Rolling Stone. Refunds will be available at point of purchase. No reason was given for the abrupt cancelation, but West has had a hell…
The latest batch of 911 calls released from the June 12 massacre at the gay nightclub Pulse reveal the distress felt by victims trapped in the club as they waited for help from law enforcement officials. After the initial firing of bullets and with Omar Mateen still skulking inside the club with additional ammunition, emergency…
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 Secret Tracers. Secret Tracers is playing Nov. 27 at Will’s Pub with Nobunny. Just the facts:Who’s in the band?Jeremy: lead singer and mandolin player Ben Roche: bass Alex: guitar and…
Official living legend and alleged Nobel Prize-shunner Bob Dylan plays the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, and amazingly, as of press time, tickets were still available. In his more than five decades of stardom, Dylan has explored styles ranging from folk to rock to electric blues to gospel (though lately he’s also…
Psychedelic rock is not a Pink Floyd boxed set as big as a suitcase that retails for around $500, nor is it the pleasing-to-the-ear but still somewhat diluted pop hybrids created by the likes of Of Montreal and Flaming Lips. Psych rock, at its essence, should be underground, ritualistic, a mess of hair, sweat, strange…
We’ve gotten used to taking music for granted. At least back in the day you had to run to the store and unwrap a jewel case that felt like it was packaged to survive a rocket launch to Andromeda before you were forced to peruse a booklet full of self-congratulatory liner notes about “how much…
The best way to ease turkey-day kitchen stress is to get as much done before the actual day as possible, so we’ve gathered some of the best recipes from around the web for you. These six desserts – as well as being beautiful and delicious – can all be made a few days ahead and…
A former elementary school librarian is suing the City of Tarpon Springs for negligence after being injured by the shards from an exploding toilet. The Tampa Bay Times reports Anne Burson, 69, was working at Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary library back in November 2012 while a maintenance crew was working on the water lines. Burson says she…
PizzeRizzo, a Muppets-themed pizza cafeteria, is now officially open in the Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Named after the wise cracking rat, the two-story pizza dispensary replaces what once was Pizza Planet, with some subtle theming and a pretty similar menu to its predecessor–personal pizzas, meatball subs, tiramisu and more. So far, Orlando Weekly…
If you’re looking for the “D” this holiday season, a new Disney-themed home decor store opens in Disney Springs next week. D-Living will open in Town Center on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and feature Disney-themed furnishings, housewares and decor that change with each season. According to Disney’s official blog, some of the holiday-themed products coming this month will…
Local DJ and turntablist Dizzlephunk is set to drop a new album this weeekend and mark the occasion with a release party at the Venue. Dubbed Return of the Booty Funk, the concepts behind the album are a nod to the intergalactic party mythos of Parliament/Funkadelic, while the album itself sees Dizzlephunk working four turntables…
We generally view touring cover acts like this as a cynical cash grab. That said … it would feel really good right now to hear Prince’s epochal Purple Rain live all the way through. To that end, the Classic Albums Live ensemble is serving up a heap of musical comfort food when they run through…
In a recurring feature called “Spilling the Beans,” national food magazine Bon Appetit interviews baristas about the best places in their city to eat, drink, listen to music, see art and of course, get a cup of coffee. Today’s installment featured Jarrett Johnson, owner of Lineage Craft Coffee Roasting, discussing the best things in Orlando.…
Almost exactly five years after Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion died of injuries suffered in a hazing incident, a state appeals court Friday upheld the manslaughter and hazing convictions of another former member of the school’s “Marching 100” band. A three-judge panel of the 5th District Court of Appeal, in a 16-page ruling,…
Podcast superstars Tom & Dan throw this annual beer fest where they prove that they’re about on Donald Trump’s level of business acumen by not charging anything. Enjoy free beer samples from dozens of breweries, along with live music and entertainment from the Sh-Booms and the Savants of Soul. Food trucks will be on hand…
Celebrate the opening of the new Harry Potter spinoff movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, at Gods & Monsters. The store hosts a Potter-themed art show, along with a special ball featuring movies playing in the background, music from DJ Math(ew)matics, bellydancing from Maria Gimme Shimmy, fire dancing and more. Costumes are obviously…
Few day-drinking options feel quite as homey as the monthly Southern Fried Sunday at Will’s Pub. Particularly in light of recent events, this is a good month to revisit one of Orlando’s longest running community parties. Enjoy the twang of bands like Laney Jones & the Spirits and Hymn for Her while scarfing down a…
Can we make punk gross again? Australia’s Straight Arrows are sure as fuck giving it a try. Dispensing with any of the sonic signifiers of your usual pogo fodder, the Arrows have been trawling the same slimy furrows as bands like White Fence, the Sonics and Thee Headcoats since 2010, touring relentlessly and gaining the…
For gatherings where you can’t get away with just bringing a bottle of wine
Earlier today, Florida Gov. Rick Scott met with the Ku Klux Klan-endorsed President-elect Donald Trump, to congratulate him on his big win, and also to absolutely not accept any position in the Trump cabinet. Scott appeared on Fox News after his private meeting with Trump this afternoon to reiterate the point that he would prefer…
In what may look to some like a video game simulation, the Seminole County Sheriff’s office released a video of a helicopter using thermal vision to track down a burglary suspect. According to Seminole County Sheriff’s office, officers were conducting canine training in a storage unit complex in Lake Mary neighborhood, when they noticed doors…
The national LGBTQ magazine The Advocate named the heroes of Pulse as its “people of the year” with a cover featuring Angel Colón, a survivor of the June 12 massacre that killed 49 people. Advocate writer Michael Lambert says the shooting at the gay nightclub in Orlando “was one of the darkest days in LGBT…
Imagine waking up every morning with the knowledge that you are the purveyor of reasonably priced gas, free WiFi, and those little spicy chicken poppers by the counter. Sound good? Then buy this this brand-spanking new Wawa. As first spotted by The Daily City, this corporate-owned Wawa, which officially opened on Nov. 2, is going…
Like many people across the country right now, you may be feeling the need for some escapism. Getting out of Dodge. Dropping out, turning on, tuning in. Yes, I’m using some ’70s metaphors, because The Love Witch (opening in Miami on Friday, Nov. 18, and well worth a road trip) is a juicy, satirical paean to…
Tampa’s annual community-funded music festival, Gasparilla, just announced a few of the bands that fans can look forward to seeing this upcoming year. Bands announced are: -Cage the Elephant, a rock band from Kentucky and one of the headliners -Moon Taxi, an indie-progressive rock band -The New Mastersounds, an English Jazz Fusion/Funk band -The Dirty…
A Florida man, who was allegedly angry because his coffee was taking too long, was caught on video calling a Miami area Starbucks barista “trash,” and also informing the entire coffee shop that he voted for President-elect Donald Trump. Jorge de Cárdenas posted the video to his Twitter account Wednesday afternoon, stating “#trump supporter in #miami…
He’s a blustery rich guy with a penchant for media attention and a catchy slogan. No, not the guy preparing to move into the White House. We’re talking about the one in Orlando whose “For The People” ads are a fixture on television screens, billboards and the sides of buses. And after lawyer John Morgan…
Looking over our recent feature on New Order and Joy Division’s Peter Hook in this week’s issue, we realized that so many insights from the bassist and human quote machine had been left on the cutting room floor. To remedy that injustice, here’s the full transcript from our conversation. Orlando Weekly: So with this new…
Tickets for wrestling’s biggest show of the year officially go on sale tomorrow, but if you’d like to score your seats early, a free Wrestlemania pre-party is going down tonight at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The pre-party, announced last week, will take place outside at the Seneff Arts Plaza at the…
Young and clued-in Puerto Rican MC Termanology has collaborated with the likes of DJ Premier and Pete Rock, merging past, present and future deftly. This evening he’s touching down in Orlando as part of his “More Politics” tour; expect fury. Termanology plays Backbooth tonight at 7 p.m. with MyVerse, Madd Illz, WordChemist, Ben Phrases, SplitSoul, Boogs…
Several pig carcasses fell off a truck on I-75 Wednesday morning near Sarasota, causing an extremely metal traffic jam. Twitter user @gra_diesel first posted the pig parts while traveling northbound on I-75. According to WFTS, the pigs fell off a transport truck, causing a lane to be closed so work crews could hose off the…
Hop out of the lazy couch-potato state you normally lapse into on weekends and head to Sanford to see tricked-out couches in fast motion. Downtown Sanford’s West End Trading Co. hosts this annual event where local workers race their asses off as they push their pimped-out rides to the finish line. Multiple rounds feature one…
For those of you already ironing out those ugly Christmas sweaters and eyeing that perfect spot in your house for the Christmas tree, look no further than Ivanhoe Village’s iconic launch to the holiday season. The annual Jingle Eve festival and boat parade is back in perfect time to really jingle your bells and get…
Mad Cow Theatre has been through some rough patches in the past month regarding its financial situation and paying its artists, but it has since tried to undergo a makeover by paying everyone it owes by Dec. 1. A lot of people don’t feel comfortable supporting Mad Cow, which is understandable. But if you’d like…
Buddy Dyer, our smooth and typically baby-faced mayor, would like you to know that he will now be growing some speckled chin moss in celebration of Movember. For the unfamiliar, Movember is an annual nationwide event where anyone who is able attempts to grow facial hair to raise awareness/money for men’s health issues, like prostate cancer,…
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved 13 new “Critical Wildlife Areas” that will be completely off-limits to humans. According to the FWC, these protected areas are designed to help keep wading birds and other wildlife safe from human disturbance so that they can successfully breed, feed and migrate in peace. This…
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND I’m good with Tegan and Sara (Nov. 14, The Beacham) going full-on pop. Their effervescent songwriting was already headed that way a long time ago. What I genuinely love about it, though, is that they’re taking the mainstream. Yes, they make pop music that’s enjoyable. But, more importantly, popular culture needs them.…
In a stunning reversal, Orange County commissioners voted to reject a development east of the Econlockhatchee River that would have added 1,999 homes to the area and a potential bridge over the river. In a 4-3 vote, commissioners decided to side against developers of the “Sustany” project and join rural residents who say the development would fundamentally…
The “Morgan Stanley Moments” series at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts just added legends Smokey Robinson and Bernadette Peters. We reported yesterday on Billy Crystal’s upcoming appearance as part of the series. The king of Motown, Smokey Robinson, has written more than 4,000 songs and served as vice president of Motown records,…
Wednesday, Nov. 16 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 Bastard Suns, Bullet Dodgers, Problem Addicts 8 pm at West End Trading Company, 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford. Brian Smalley 7…
Thinking of something unexpected to bring to Friendsgiving this year? Jillian Hopke, owner and head cupcaker at Jillycakes in Winter Park, is now taking orders for her Thanksgiving Cup-Fakes. The handheld Turkey Day meal is pretty ingenious in design, fitting the entire traditional meal in one petite package: The “cake” is a combination of turkey, stuffing…
An additional 15 million Florida residents by 2070 could increase the demand for water by more than 50 percent, with a third of the state being paved over and a noticeable decline in agricultural land, according to a new report. However, with modest water-conservation efforts and an emphasis on more compact development, the state could…
Let’s see. A wealthy blowhard decides he wants to grab himself a young, beautiful woman, and he breaks financial promises made to his impoverished nephew in order to get what he wants. What does this remind us of? Hmmm … anyway, Donizetti’s Don Trump, er, Pasquale is in the humorous, all’s-well-that-ends-well opera buffa tradition –…
Miriam and Olivia Nervo are one of the top EDM acts around, but started their careers as songwriters for acts like Ke$ha and the Pussycat Dolls. So expect some quality pop-craft to be mixed in with the standard snare crescendos and bass drops of the genre. Show up early to check out the “tropical house”…
Nov. 3-Dec. 18 Holiday Craft Fair Handmade items by local artisans including jewelry, wreaths, ornaments, fabric crafts, home decorations and more. 10 am-4:30 pm; Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 E. Highway 192, Kissimmee; free; 407-846-6257; osceolaarts.org. Nov. 7-Dec. 18 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Join Mickey at this festive winter celebration for live entertainment,…
It might be tough to think of things to be thankful for this turkey day, but if nothing else I’m grateful that I got to attend my 10th IAAPA Expo last week. The largest-ever annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions trade show at the Orange County Convention Center once again left me elated…
The butcher, the baker, the pizza-pie maker
Are you looking for a new pet? Meet Champagne! Champagne (A326048) is a 2-year-old kitty who was surrendered because her owner could no longer care for her. She is a really sweet and mellow cat. She enjoys cuddling, and will purr as soon as you pet her. She has been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped, so…
The Doobie Brothers “Sweet Jesus, that’s smooth,” exclaimed fans in the late ’70s, yacht rockers in the early ’00s, and, we suspect, concertgoers after this Orlando tour stop. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Dr. Phillips Center, $49.50-$99.50 Termanology Young and clued-in Puerto Rican MC has collaborated with the likes of DJ Premier and…
With our long national election nightmare over, and an even longer reign of terror about to begin, I’m tempted to find a TARDIS and teleport myself a continent or a century away from Florida 2016. But if you imagine that post-Edwardian England, setting of a certain celebrated PBS soap opera, would be a safe place…
Oh, and now Leonard Cohen, too? It’s official, 2016 is the abyss. THE BEAT Miami’s pride Jacuzzi Boys (Nov. 6, Will’s Pub) have come a long way from their auspicious punk beginnings. Now, the kids are made men, Iggy Pop-endorsed national players who’ve found their groove on one of the most strapping and identifiable sonic…
Friday, 18, and Sunday, 20 Don Pasquale OPERA Let’s see. A wealthy blowhard decides he wants to grab himself a young, beautiful woman, and he breaks financial promises made to his impoverished nephew in order to get what he wants. What does this remind us of? Hmmm … anyway, Donizetti’s Don Trump, er, Pasquale is…
OPENINGS Maestro Cucina Napoletana, by Terramia’s Rosario Spagnolo and executive chef-partner Antonio Martino, has opened on Park Avenue in Winter Park. Foodoko, offering customizable sushi burritos, sushi poke bowls and sushi rolls, has opened inside the Lake Nona Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The new Whole Foods Market on Orlando Avenue has opened, replete with 231…
If you’re the friend known for giving out lame gift cards, stop it. You don’t have to be that person this holiday season. All around town there’s a wide range of markets and pop-up shops where you can buy unique, handmade gifts at affordable prices from now through the middle of December. Get your shop…
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, 407-939-6244 Essay question: There are lots of places to grab a drink in the newly refurbished Disney Springs, but the cozy and quirky Jock Lindsey’s is by far the most transporting. Themed in homage of Indiana Jones’ sidekick and pilot, the bar is kitted out with…
Trump grabs Florida and the rest of the nation on Election Day: You didn’t repeat the Bush-Gore mess, Florida, but you did give everyone enough anxiety to last them a lifetime. Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, but Trump gained enough Electoral College votes to become the 45th president of the United States. Take the…
Every week between now and the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shootings, Orlando Weekly will profile a person killed on June 12, 2016. This week: Jean Carlos Nieves Rodriguez In his final musings, Jean Carlos Nieves Rodriguez wrote on Facebook about love. “I want and I wish to feel how it feels that someone…
Bleed for This Talk about being a glutton for punishment. Rhode Island prizefighter Vinny “the Pazmanian Devil” Pazienza broke his neck in a car accident that left him unable to walk – and all he wanted to do was get right back in the ring. His coach, Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart), helped bring about that…
Why do we still love cookbooks, when we don’t need them? It’s true that all you need is access to the internet if all you’re looking for is a recipe for Korean fried chicken. But the best cookbooks do more than collect recipes; they engender trust, they teach us basic principles, and much of the…
I’m a longtime fan – reader and listener – and part of the 47 percent of white women who did NOT vote for Donald Trump. To say I’m disappointed, horrified, scared and mad about the election is woefully insufficient. I donated $100 to Planned Parenthood this morning because I honestly felt like there was nothing…
