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Five new Orlando area breweries and taprooms that prove learning (about beer) can be fun
GB’s Bottle Shop & Tasting Bar, 531 Virginia Drive, 407-634-0110 gbbottleshop.com In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love – but in the fall, our thoughts turn heavily toward beer. It’s the best time of year to enjoy Orlando’s beer gardens and taprooms, especially those serving their own brews. We visited a…
Tony Roma’s I-Drive reboot will change everything about the rib joint
Before last week, I’d only been to a Tony Roma’s one time — after a funeral. The food was, shall we say, appropriate. Since then, I haven’t been back, and have shared the general feeling of my generation when it comes to the Famous For Ribs restaurant: It’s old, boring and mediocre. My visit to…
Not up for seeing the Donald every time you open your laptop? New Chrome extension can help
Download the Chrome extension “Make Trump Burger Again” to replace pictures of our president-elect on your screen with photos of juicy, delicious cheeseburgers. More McDonald’s, less the Donald, you could say. Never be startled again by a dry, flyaway toup or a cat’s-arsehole pursed lip; instead, the Chrome extension created and released by Australian restaurant Mr. Burger…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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
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…
Notice of Public Auction
Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units located at U-Haul company facilities. Storage locations are listed below. All goods are household contents or miscellaneous and recovered goods. All auctions are hold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent and fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self-Storage Act, Sections 83.806 and 83.807. The auction…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: November 25th, 2016 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored…
Notice of Public Sale:
Notice of Public Sale: Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on December 2,, 2016 at 9:00 am, Riker’s Roadside Services, LLC, 630 E Landstreet Rd, Orlando, FL 32824, will sell the following vehicles and/or vessels. Seller reserves the right to bid. Sold as is, no warranty. Seller guarantees no title, terms cash. Seller reserves the right to refuse…
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE OF SALE The following vehicles will be sold at Public Auction for cash to satisfy lien pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on DECEMBER 7TH, 2016 at 9:00 am at Dynamic Towing, 6408 Old Cheney Hwy., Orlando, FL. 407-273-5880 2007 CHRY 2C3KA43R37H617829 2000 HOND 1HGEJ8249YL126869 2000 PONT 1G2NF52E0YC502418.
NOTICE OF SALE
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: 2001 Ford VIN# 1FMYU04181KA37115 2002 Ford VIN# 1FAFP38362W258499 2002 Dodge VIN# 1B3ES26CX2D555645 1999 Mitsubishi VIN# 4A3AK34Y2XE041918 2003 Chevy VIN# 1GCEC19T53Z169057…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 2016-CP-1620-O In Re: Estate of BETSY SMITH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of…
lost or abandoned property
The following items are lost or abandoned property found in Orange County. Item, Mfr., Location Found Camera (Kodak), International/Austrian Ct Cell Phone (LG), 33rd St Cell Phone (LG), N Forsyth Rd Cell Phone (LG), N Pine Hills Rd Cell Phone (LG), Wright Ave Cell Phone (Kyocera), Crown Hill BV Cell Phone (Samsung), Central Ave Cell…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF: MANUEL ANTONIO LAGE FONDEVILA, Deceased. FILE NO. 2016-CP-002603-O NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MANUEL ANTONIO LAGE FONDEVILA, deceased, whose date of death was July 3, 2016; is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
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…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
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
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…
City of Orlando officials delay vote on Pulse nightclub purchase
Mayor Buddy Dyer postponed a vote on Monday from Orlando commissioners on whether the city should buy the gay nightclub Pulse for $2.25 million. In a statement, the city says the delay will help staff develop a memorial process for the site of the June 12 massacre where 49 people where killed and countless others were…
Far From Melted: Talking with Miami’s Plastic Pinks
For Orlando concertgoers that are not familiar with the outfit, Plastic Pinks have been scene staples in Miami since 2013, mixing garage rock with Latin roots into a meridian of fixated live rock and roll. They’ve just released a crucial new EP, El Animal, and are taking these new songs to Will’s Pub tonight, where…
People are pushing for John Morgan to run for governor of Florida
Orlando trial lawyer and marijuana advocate John Morgan is being pushed by at least two known political operatives to consider a 2018 race for the governor of Florida. Ben Pollara, who managed the victorious Morgan-funded United for Care medical marijuana campaign, wrote in an e-mail to supporters that he doesn’t care what party he runs…
Even solo, Ted Leo is pure fire and soul, with Outer Spaces and Empire Cinema (Will’s Pub)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND A truth about music acts: Most are pretty easily categorized. There are a lot out there who really, adorably try to resist taxonomy, but it’s usually not hard to box them pretty tidily. East Coast original Ted Leo, however, is one of the rare ones. It’s simple enough to cite the punk…
Study links Florida’s Stand Your Ground law to homicide increase
A recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association shows a significant increase in homicides per month since Florida’s controversial Stand Your Ground law was enacted in 2005. The study looked at monthly homicide rates from 1999 to 2014. Prior to Stand Your Ground, Florida’s monthly homicide rates by firearm was 0.29 deaths…
Norah Jones announces Orlando show for 2017
Norah Jones has just announced an Orlando show as part of her 2017 “Day Breaks World Tour.” Singer/pianist/guitarist Jones first gained fame on the strength of her hit debut Come Away With Me in 2002, but since then has shied away from pop stardom. Instead she decided to do things her way, collaborating with everyone…
Florida teacher tells black student that Trump will send her ‘back to Africa’
A Wesley Chapel High teacher has been placed on leave after a parent took to Facebook to share his daughter’s concern over racist remarks. According to the post, Donnie Jones Jr.’s daughter was walking down the hallway with her friends during a break in the school day when golf coach and teacher John Sousa threatened…
The Roots announce end of year blowout in Orlando
Cancel your post-holiday depression. Hip-hop/soul collective The Roots have announced an Orlando date smack in between Christmas and New Year’s. This is one of just two shows announced in the U.S. for December for the Philadelphia band who, in between providing in-house music for the Tonight Show most weeknights, also keeps up a regular tour…
Billy Crystal coming to Dr. Phillips Center next year
The beloved comedian from When Harry Met Sally, Analyze This and, for the younger generation, Monsters Inc., will be doing a stand-up special at Dr. Phillips in 2017. Crystal is an award-winning actor, director, writer, comedian, and producer. He announced the “Spend the Night with Billy Crystal” Tour coming off of a critically acclaimed Australian tour,…
Shanghai announces new Toy Story Land and it might open before the one planned for Orlando
When Shanghai Disneyland (SDL) opened back in June it was very evident that certain lands weren’t ready to open, namely Toy Story Land. Disney took the half-built land and used it as more of a passageway and small seating area. Now, with those opening day crowds dying down, Disney has announced it will move forward…
Universal announces new massive 600 room hotel tower (and it has a rooftop bar!)
Universal Orlando continues its aggressive expansion in the Orlando area with yet another new hotel, the Aventura Hotel. Announced roughly six months after its most recent hotel, Sapphire Falls, the new Aventura will be quite different than the five other resort hotels at Universal Orlando. Taking a much smaller footprint, the new resort makes up…
Spooky Empire finally gets a new date after cancellation due to Hurricane Matthew
Horror connoisseurs still in despair over Spooky Empire’s cancellation, worry no more. Spooky Empire announced on their website that the “rock ‘n roll, horror, Halloween and tattoo convention” has been rescheduled for Dec. 2-4 at the Orange County Convention Center. Spooky Empire takes place twice a year. The convention scheduled to take place on Oct. 7-9 was cancelled…
New music video from John Legend features Pulse survivor
John Legend just released his new music video for the single “Love Me Now,” which features the gay nightclub Pulse and a survivor of the mass shooting. The video shows Pulse survivor Norman Casiano-Mojica, who was shot twice during the June 12 massacre, visiting Lake Eola and the nightclub with a partner. Other couples from the Domiz Refugee…
Joshua Wallack confirms new VR headsets for Skyplex roller coaster, and ‘SkyLedge’
As Skyplex, home of what will be the world’s tallest roller coaster (501 feet), readies to break ground in the coming months founder Joshua Wallack shares more details on what can be expected at the ‘vertical theme park’ attraction. Already confirmed to be home to an impressive line-up of attractions, Skyplex will also host a…
Paella like a pro with these two top-secret requests at Tapa Toro
It’s hard to believe that a steaming cast-iron pan of paella could get any better, but it can. We promise. If you’re looking for a truly authentic paella-eating experience, there are two “secret” requests at the I-Drive 360 Spanish spot, Tapa Toro, you can make of your server that will 100 percent amplify your meal.…
Liberal Justice Perry’s forced retirement means Scott can now appoint conservative to Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission will interview all 11 applicants vying to replace Justice James E.C. Perry, whose forced retirement is giving Gov. Rick Scott the opportunity to make an imprint on the state’s high court midway through the governor’s second term. Perry, 72, is forced to leave the court because the state…
The King Khan & BBQ Show get gloriously filthy at the Social
It was a wild ride for wildman duo Arish “King Khan” Khan and Mark “BBQ” Sultan, going from gigs in gritty watering holes and punk clubs in Montreal in 2004 to touring the world and being invited to play the Sydney Opera House by Lou Reed in 2010. But the same feral energy that animates…
Band of the Week: Radicalized Youth
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 Radicalized Youth. Radicalized Youth is playing Uncle Lou’s tonight, Nov. 14. Just the facts:Who’s in the band?Robert Keating – guitar/vox Todd Gerding – bass/vox Jordan Duttinger – drums When did…
Death of a Ladies’ Man: Leonard Cohen’s death leaves us heartbroken
Legendary musician and poet Leonard Cohen died yesterday. It was simultaneously a shocking punch to the stomach and yet one of the most heartbreakingly stage-managed and telegraphed deaths since David Bowie disappeared through a door at the end of the “Lazarus” music video. Leonard Cohen’s farewell was long and thoughtful and incredibly comforting, as befits…
Florida Democratic Party chair Allison Tant won’t seek re-election
Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant will leave the job when her term expires. Tant announced her decision Friday, three days after Democrats lost presidential and U.S. Senate races in Florida and failed to make serious dents in the Republican majorities in the Legislature. “It has truly been a privilege and an honor to serve…
Florida AG Pam Bondi named to Donald Trump’s transition team
Dropping that investigation into Trump University is apparently really paying off for Florida’s Attorney General Pam Bondi because she was just named onto President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team. The Tampa Bay Times reports Bondi joins Vice President-elect Mike Pence, Ben Carson, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, New Gingrich, Gen. Michael Flynn, Rudy Giuliani, Sen. Jeff Sessions, Trump…
Someone left racist graffiti referring to Trump at Oviedo High School
We’ve spent a grand total of three days in a post-election world, and already there have been numerous reports of racist and sexist bullying in schools across the country in the aftermath of win by Donald Trump. The Orlando Sentinel reports someone recently scrawled a racist message on a bathroom wall at Oviedo High School…
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness announce Orlando show
Alt-rock maestros Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness have announced an Orlando show at the House of Blues next year as part of their “Zombies In America” tour. McMahon, formerly of Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin, is hitting the road with his newer, buzzed-about project AMITW and premiering songs from new album Zombies on Broadway, set to…
Upset about the election? Apparently there’s a ‘party bus’ headed to Canada from Magic Kingdom
While news of Donald Trump’s election hits young people and minorities in waves, some have taken matters into their own hands and planned an escape route to our neighbors in the North. A Facebook event called “PARTY Bus To Canada” has amassed 3,500 interested people and over 800 attendees and is tentatively set to depart…
Thornton Park Tex-Mex spot Verde Cantina closes
Thornton Park’s latest Tex-Mex option Verde Cantina, which operated a mere 11 months, has closed its doors. As first reported by Bungalower, the place went down quietly on Monday, Nov.7, and its website is now defunct. Verde received a scathing review from this paper back in June. “I say to thee, beware false prophets,” wrote Faiyaz…
Boston band Black Mass go metal thrashing mad at Haven tonight
Boston metal militia Black Mass stick to the fundamentals: denim, bullet belts, frenzied dirty riffing, gruff vocals, Sodom and Destruction bootlegs on cassette. It you like your metal strictly of the “thrash” and “speed” varieties, and basically think grunge ruined heavy music (possibly a valid point), check out the new guard at Haven Lounge tonight.…
Seneff Arts Plaza to host WWE Wrestlemania pre-party next Thursday
To celebrate the day tickets go on sale, WWE will host a Wrestlemania pre-ticket sale party complete with a wrestling ring and autograph signings next Thursday night at the Seneff Arts Plaza. According to the Orlando Sentinel, ahead of April 17’s Wrestlemania 33, the gathering will give wrestling fans a chance to score some of…
George Zimmerman can’t stop getting kicked out of bars in Sanford
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but George Zimmerman, best known for fatally shooting unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012, has done something incredibly shitty again. According to WKMG, Zimmerman was kicked out the Corona Cigar Company in Sanford Wednesday evening, after acting belligerent and calling the bar’s manager, Angel Benitez, a “ni**er…
Metaphor alert: Two bald eagles got stuck in an Orlando storm drain last night
Thursday evening, two battling bald eagles dropped out of the sky and got themselves jammed into an Orlando storm drain, creating some sort of poignant allegory for American politics. But what though? Let’s let Twitter users answer that question: Right now there is a bald eagle stuck in a sewer drain and I feel like…
Literary Death Match returns to Lowndes Shakespeare Center for a word circus
The decade-strong episodic reading series Literary Death Match returns to Orlando for a fourth duel tonight, hosted by local independent publisher Burrow Press. Literary Death Match prides itself on being humor-centric, stating, “It may sound like a circus – and that’s half the point.” Rooted in performativity, LDM fuses the fervor and competitiveness found in…
Three local holiday markets you can buy gifts at this weekend
Get your holiday shopping done early and buy local products at three holiday markets this weekend. From unique plants to vintage clothing, you find something for everybody at these pop-up shops. Nov. 12 Orlando Garden Club Holiday Plant Market: Find plants and other cool gifts at this market hosted by the Orlando Garden Club behind…
Get fueled up before the Come Out With Pride parade at Big Gay Brunch
Come Out With Pride is one of the city’s best annual celebrations, with parties, entertainment, vendors and fireworks on the schedule for the day, to say nothing of our favorite local parade. But all of that activity can quickly tire you out, especially on an empty stomach. And that’s why we’ve teamed up with the…
Take a pedal-powered tour of international java on the Coffee Bike Tour
Caffeinate … pedal … caffeinate … pedal … caffeinate … pedal. Local Motive Tours, which offers “curated local adventures for the curious,” is repeating their super popular Coffee Bike Tour from last year. Learn where the beans in your cup come from, how they got here, and what happened to them all the way from…
Copper Bones and Meiuuswe headline WhiskerFest fundraiser for Movember
If you’ve noticed a few more creative facial hair selfies on your social media feeds lately, it’s likely due to Movember, an annual fundraiser to support research and awareness of men’s health issues. The Orlando Facial Hair Club is getting in on the action down in Sanford, with a free show from talented duos Copper…
Pop star Kat DeLuna headlines Parliament House’s Pride afterparty redux
If you’re not exhausted after going to Big Gay Brunch, then Orlando Beer Fest, then back downtown for the Come Out With Pride parade, Parliament House has you covered with a free shuttle from downtown to their Pride party. This year’s special guest is pop star Kat DeLuna, along with DJs Tracy Young and Brianna.…
Pulse angels make viral list of best things that happened in 2016
2016 was a real kick in the pants. However, a Tumblr post, which was now gone viral, spotlights some of the bright spots that should be remembered, like the “Pulse angels.” On June 18, only six days after the deadliest shooting in U.S. history at gay nightclub Pulse, the Westboro Baptist Church planned to protest…
Tropical bed bugs are back in Florida after disappearing for 60 years
If you thought 2016 couldn’t get any worse, well, these tropical bed bugs have some news for you. Florida Today reports researchers from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences confirmed the foul bugs are back in Florida after a 60-year absence. That might not sound all that newsworthy until you learn they…
Buzz Aldrin among astronauts attending Heroes & Legends grand opening today
Twenty Five astronauts will be in attendance as the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex unveils its newest attraction Heroes & Legends. The new attraction, which now host the U.S Astronaut Hall of Fame, is set to open to the public on Friday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m., and highlight the early years of the space…
Daughter and Vancouver Sleep Clinic show the grandeur of quietude in Florida debut (The Beacham)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND For their first and only Florida date, 4AD/Glassnote band Daughter (Nov. 9, The Beacham) debuted in Orlando. And apparently, a whole legion of people has been in wait for this because a thirsty and robust reception met the historical occasion. The London act identify as a folk band, though that heritage is…
David Siegel compares Trump victory to the first time he ‘discovered sex’
Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel is more than excited about Donald Trump’s presidential win on Tuesday. Speaking with the Orlando Sentinel’s Paul Brinkmann, Siegel gave the full salute to Trump and promised to swell his real estate business now that The Donald is in the Oval Office: “It’s the greatest thing that’s happened to me…
Peaceful protest against Donald Trump scheduled for Friday at Lake Eola
This Friday, locals outraged at the presidential election results have organized a protest against President-Elect Donald Trump. The protest, which is emphasized as peaceful, was originally two separate demonstrations (one originally scheduled for Saturday and one scheduled for Friday) that merged together. It will take place Friday, Nov.11, at 6:00 p.m. at Lake Eola Park.…
Okeechobee Festival announces 2017 lineup
Okeechobee Festival organizers announced the 2017 lineup today, and it’s a doozy. Over 70 artists are planning to perform including Solange, Usher, Bassnecter, The Lumineers, Wiz Khalifa and more. Expect more to join the long list in the coming weeks. Presale tickets available for purchase but will set you back between $229-$599 for all four days of…
21-year-old UCF student becomes youngest elected to Florida House
Having turned 21 just three weeks ago, Amber Mariano, a UCF senior, was not cutting class on Tuesday to go out party and drink. Instead, Mariano became the youngest person ever elected to serve in Florida’s House of Representatives According to Tampa Bay Times, the Pasco County native, beat out Democratic incumbent Amanda Murphy, by…
Hold the door! Game of Thrones’ Kristian Nairn DJs Venue 578 tonight
Now that Kristian Nairn has a bunch of free time on his hands since he’s no longer playing Hodor on HBO’s Game of Thrones (oh, shut up about spoilers; it’s been months), the gentle giant can get back to his usual gig of being Northern Ireland’s biggest DJ. Everyone in costume gets $1 drinks until…
Solar Bears help children at Florida Hospital ace the Mannequin Challenge
Our patients aced the #MannequinChallenge today with the help of the Orlando Solar Bears! Enjoy!#FH4Kids pic.twitter.com/ZtuLIN8GDU — Florida Hospital (@FloridaHospital) November 9, 2016 The Orlando Solar Bears and their mascot Shades helped children at Florida Hospital attempt to freeze time by completing the now viral Mannequin Challenge. The Mannequin Challenge involves groups freezing in place,…
Mitski explores themes of belonging at Backbooth
Shredder-songwriter Mitski Miyawaki found her sound on the guitar-powered, shout-(or cry)-along-with-your-best-friend album Bury Me at Makeout Creek from 2014. This summer, she built on that not-inconsiderable intensity with a sequel of sorts, Puberty 2. The 26-year-old solo-rocker extends an allegory of adolescence through to this latest work – a sublime statement in keeping with a…
Blue-collar counties key for Trump in Florida
In 2012, then-GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney beat President Barack Obama in Duval County, a crucial area for Republicans running in Florida, by 14,878 votes. Romney would lose Florida and the presidential election. Four years later, Republican Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in Duval by just 6,434 votes —- then went on…
Grab a drink at Orlando Beer Festival with us Saturday
All of our events at Orlando Weekly are like our children. And while you’re not supposed to play favorites with your children, everyone secretly has a favorite. While Orlando Beer Festival may not be as well-dressed as the Great Orlando Mixer, as sociable as the Best of Orlando Party or as skilled in the culinary…
Future of rival solar initiative by Amendment 1 opponents remains cloudy
Opponents of a solar energy ballot initiative that failed at the polls Tuesday said they haven’t decided whether to revive their rival initiative, which was waylaid nearly a year ago by utility giants in the state. The “Consumers for Smart Solar” proposal, Amendment 1 on Tuesday’s ballot, received support from nearly 51 percent of voters,…
So, where’s the weed at?
Over 70 percent of Florida residents said “yes” to Amendment 2, and now medical marijuana is finally a reality here in the Sunshine State. So, what does that even mean? First off, medical marijuana isn’t legal yet. Amendment 2, which “guarantees patients with debilitating illness the right to use cannabis,” doesn’t actually go into effect…
Orlando rapper Sign One hosts album release party tonight with Bleubird
Orlando-based MC Sign One is set to release his newest album, Bottom Dollar, tonight at a Will’s Pub Show laden with Florida rap talent. South Florida’s Bleubird is making the trek up to play, with local luminaries Damez, DJ BMF pitching in, and Broken Machine Films (aka Illuminated Paths) will provide glitched visuals. One can…
Comedian Mike Epps coming to CFE Arena
Comedian Mike Epps will be in Orlando next year headlining The Festival of Laughs. The show, which also featuring Bruce Bruce, Tony Rock and Felipe Esparza, will begin at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the CFE Arena. Epps, known for his roles in The Hangover Part III, Fifty Shades of Black and the new…
Madame Tussauds will add new Donald Trump wax figurine
You’ll soon be able to compare hand sizes with a life-like model of President-elect Donald Trump. Madame Tussauds is wasting no time creating a wax figurine of Donald Trump. The wax museum announced this morning via Twitter that they will have a new version of Trump ready by Inauguration Day. Trump will be the first president to…
Republicans retain control of Florida Legislature
The GOP retained its hold on the Florida Legislature Tuesday night, maintaining majorities in both the state House and state Senate. The state Senate winners from Central Florida include: – Rep. Randolph Bracy, an Orlando Democrat in Senate District 11 – former Rep. Linda Stewart, an Orlando Democrat in Senate District 13 – Rep. Victor…
Hardcore supergroup Ascend/Descend are ready to riot tonight at Uncle Lou’s
Tonight’s a good of a night as any for some sonic catharsis. To that end, Boston hardcore supergroup Ascend/Descend (featuring mem. of American Nightmare, Lunglust, Math the Band) are a can’t-miss live prospect. Pure fury. Time to scream. Ascend/Descend play Uncle Lou’s tonight at 9 p.m. tonight alongside Holding Cell, Deformed and Burn To Learn. Tickets…
16 free concerts happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, Nov. 2 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. Thursday, Nov. 3 Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm at Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park The Mellow Relics…
Disney will add a Trumpbot to the animatronic Hall of Presidents … probably, eventually
With the announcement of a new president comes the addition of a new animatronic resident of Disney’s Hall of Presidents. The Magic Kingdom attraction, open since 1971, features a moving, “speaking” replica of every American president from Washington through Obama. Disney has not made an official statement about when or whether an animaTrumpican will be…
‘Never Not Lurking’ returns to Spacebar to showcase the best in cell phone photography
The fifth installation of Never Not Lurking sets up shop in Orlando’s Milk District Friday night. Debuting in 2011, Mike Altz’s annual showcase for phone-specific digital photography centers on “the exploration of life under the constant focus of the camera,” something we are all familiar with by now, whether we seek or avoid the spotlight.…
Flynt Flossy and Turquoise Jeep smang it at Will’s Pub this week
The year was 2010. We were living in a four-bedroom house in Chicago with five people because one person turned a windowless closet into a bedroom. We were drinking PBR from coffee mugs, DJing our gathering on YouTube, when one friend stopped us and said there was something we simply had to see. The music…
Gimme Shelter (11/9/16)
Are you looking for a new pet? Meet Silver! Silver (A361571) is a 2-year-old kitty who is looking for a home. He is a friendly boy and he loves attention! Silver loves to be petted, and he’ll rub his head against your hand to ask for affection. He is a talkative kitty, and he’s a…
Selections: Our picks of the week’s best events, Nov. 9-15
Thursday, 10 Flynt Flossy & Turquoise Jeep MUSIC The year was 2010. We were living in a four-bedroom house in Chicago with five people because one person turned a windowless closet into a bedroom. We were drinking PBR from coffee mugs, DJing our gathering on YouTube, when one friend stopped us and said there was…
Picks This Week: Ascend/Descend, Thievery Corporation Spaceghostpurrp and more
Ascend/Descend Boston hardcore supergroup (members of American Nightmare, Lunglust, Math the Band) are a can’t-miss live prospect. Pure fury. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Uncle Lou’s, $7 Guitar Summit Four local guitarists (Bobby Koelble, Rich Walker, Brad Catron and Chris Cortez) dispense with pesky rhythm sections and break off into innumerable ad hoc configurations…
Sister act Tegan and Sara embrace their inner Eurythmics on new album
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Remembering the Orlando 49: Cory Connell
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: Cory Connell Cory Connell wanted to save lives as a firefighter. He never fully realized his dream, but on June 12, he proved himself a hero. The 21-year-old was…
ICYMI: We just elected … someone, a squirrel attacks seniors, and other things you may have missed this week
We chose someone for president, but we don’t know who it is: Because Orlando Weekly goes to press Monday afternoons and hits stands on Wednesday, we can’t tell you who was just elected our next commander-in-chief. We can’t predict the future, but we hope you chose someone, rather than repeating the Bush-Gore debacle. Here’s hoping…
North Quarter Market opens, Vita Luna Café closes, plus more in local foodie news
OPENINGS The North Quarter Market, featuring outposts of Downtown Credo, the Pop Parlour and Winter Garden’s Farmacy, has opened on the ground floor of the NORA Apartments … Trevi Pasta Express has opened in Ivanhoe Village. In addition to fresh-made pastas and paninis, proprietor Anna Zuccarone will serve a Neapolitan-style eggplant parmigiana as well as…
If their production of ‘American Buffalo’ is anything to go by, Theater on the Edge deserves a lot more attention to their output going forward
After 20 years working in Orlando arts, and over a decade writing about it, I like to think I’m familiar with most of the local theater spaces and performing troupes. So it’s a bit embarrassing to discover a new-to-me group that’s been doing notable work right under my nose. I can perhaps be forgiven for…
Opening in Orlando: All Eyez on Me, Almost Christmas, Arrival and more
OPENING THIS WEEK All Eyez on Me The long-awaited Tupac Shakur biopic has been the subject of almost as much controversy as the slain rapper’s death itself. Multiple directors have been attached (with the job ultimately going to music video specialist Benny Boom), and producers have fought with each other over the distribution rights. At…
The latest news about the performing arts is proving positive for several traditional troupes
Orlando’s classical performing artists have suffered ups and downs over recent years, but the latest news is proving positive for several of our town’s traditional troupes. Orange County Commissioners voted on Nov. 1 to approve $45 million in funding toward the completion of the Dr. Phillips Center’s Steinmetz Hall. The 1,700-seat acoustic stage and associated…
51 reasons to attend the Orlando Beer Festival
From macros to micros, we’ll have them all on tap this weekend
Savage Love (11/9/16)
I am a bi man in my late 20s in a poly relationship. My primary partner’s name is Erin. One of the rules she mandated is that I cannot date anyone else named Aaron or Erin. She thinks it would be confusing and awkward. Since those are fairly common names, I have had to reject…
Swamburger’s Advanced Listening debuts hard with DJ Abilities; True Widow deepen their post-metal creds; Mary Lattimore pushes the harp beyond classical
If you’re reading this then that must mean America hasn’t been reduced to rubble and ash. So maybe now we can get sober and serious again. THE BEATM Even though he earned his street laurels long ago, Swamburger remains one of Orlando’s most meaningfully restless scene movers. The rapper-impresario’s latest venture is Advanced Listening, a…
