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Death Cab for Cutie wrap up their fall tour at Hard Rock Live
Indie rock all-stars Death Cab for Cutie are playing the final date of this autumn North American tour here in Orlando. Ben Gibbard and company dropped surprise new album Thank You for Today back in August, and will no doubt be showing off this batch of wistful but extremely tuneful new songs on stage at…
Marc Anthony to play Orlando in January
Latin superstar singer Marc Anthony has announced a new round of dates for his Legacy tour continuing into 2019, and there is an Orlando show set for January. Anthony will be performing an evening’s worth of his personal favorite songs from throughout his career. Marc Anthony brings his Legacy tour to the Amway Center on…
27 free concerts happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, Oct. 17 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Thursday, Oct. 18 Leisure Chief 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Raleigh Estes and Friends 8 pm at Muldoon’s Saloon, 7439 Aloma Ave.,…
Foxtail accepts resignation of COO in wake of harassment accusations
If you live in Orlando, drink coffee, and/or use social media, you may have felt a negative wind swirling around one of our city’s fastest-growing coffee chainlets in the past few days. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Orlando Weekly’s inbox have all been burning up with stories of a hostile work environment at Foxtail Coffee, with…
Orlando author Vanessa Blakeslee launches her newest book with a party at the Imperial
It’s been too long since we’ve heard from Vanessa Blakeslee, the UCF grad and local author. She’s been stretching her wings, doing stints at various writers’ residencies around the country, but now she’s back to kick off the tour for her third book, Perfect Conditions, with a launch party and reading at the Imperial wine…
Taste of Thornton Park returns to the Veranda for a sampling of food, drink and more
The lush courtyard at the Veranda is the setting for the 17th annual Taste of Thornton Park this week. Enjoy drinks and food samples from area merchants and restaurants, then sit back and watch live entertainment under the stars on the Veranda Live stage. Tickets are all-inclusive. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday; The Veranda at Thornton Park,…
Claude VonStroke explores the future of house music at the Beacham
Dirtybird Records head Claude VonStroke brings the party to the Beacham this week with a solo set of forward-thinking house music. VonStroke (né Barclay Crenshaw) has been a driving force in the house revival after years of the electronic dance scene being dominated by flavor-of-the-week dubstep and trap artists, and the success of his label…
Advocates renew call for Seminole tax collector to resign in wake of discrimination lawsuit
Advocates are renewing the call for Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg to resign in the wake of a discrimination lawsuit filed against him by a former employee. Minaz Mukhi-Skees, a Muslim woman, accused Greenberg in a lawsuit of violating federal civil rights protections and the Family Medical Leave Act when he fired her from…
3OH!3 to bring a house party to Orlando next month
Electronic party-monsters 3OH!3 are hitting the road to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their breakthrough album WANT, and have enlisted party collective Emo Nite LA to come along along for the ride and give the evening a little more ooompf than the typical rock show. 3OH!3 and Emo Nite LA bring their WANT House Party…
Cult retro radio show “Sunday Night Vinyl” returns to Real Radio this month
“Sunday Night Vinyl,” the weekly radio program that ran on Real Radio WTKS 104.1 FM for 15 years until bring canceled in 2010, announced that it will be returning to the airwaves of Real Radio just before Halloween, on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 7-10 p.m. Hosted by Erik Dennison, the show focused on underground rock,…
The Alterity Chamber Orchestra launches new season at the In-Between Series by defying convention
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND The Alterity Chamber Orchestra at the In-Between Series, Rogers Kiene Building, Oct. 15 Much has changed recently in the circumstances surrounding the trailblazing downtown art music series the In-Between Series. Its mastermind, Pat Greene, left his director post at the Gallery at Avalon Island and moved out of the country (and, in an…
Disney World increases prices for annual passes and parking
Walt Disney World raised the prices of its annual passes and parking on Tuesday. Here are the new annual pass prices for Florida residents, according to Disney World. Platinum Plus: $849, previously $829 Platinum: $749, previously $729 Gold: $609, previously $589 Silver: $479, previously $439 Weekday Select: $319, previously $289 Epcot After 4: $289, previously…
Orlando Apollos season will open the Saturday after Super Bowl 53
The Alliance of American Football’s inaugural season kicks off Saturday, Feb. 9, as the Atlanta Legends visit the Orlando Apollos and the San Diego Fleet visit the San Antonio Commanders, the Associated Press reports. The league – a start-up funded and organized by some of professional football’s greats, such as co-founder and NFL Hall of…
Op-ed: The PSLF was enacted 11 years ago, but so far only 96 people have been approved for student debt relief
Across the nation and multiple generations, student loan debt now surpasses $1.5 trillion. The anxiety shared by borrowers from all walks of life seeking ways to lift this unsustainable consumer debt affects multiple life dimensions. In some cases, these burdensome debts threaten the future of America’s middle class. Two recent developments hold potential for struggling…
Anna Eskamani calls out Sen. Lindsey Graham for ‘xenophobic’ Iranian comments
Florida House candidate and Iranian-American Anna Eskamani called out Sen. Lindsay today for saying that being of Iranian decent would “be like, terrible.” South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham appeared on Fox & Friends Tuesday to announce a new Trump-like publicity stunt of sorts, where he’ll reveal the results of a DNA test to see if he…
Florida Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw picks up Joe Biden’s endorsement
Announced this morning, former Vice President Joe Biden is throwing his support behind state Rep. Sean Shaw in his bid for state attorney general. In a news release, Biden described Shaw as “a fighter, with a proven track record of standing up for the little guy.” Though former President Barack Obama didn’t include Shaw among…
Soulfly announce Orlando show in 2019
Soulfly, the post-Sepultura creative outlet of metal legend Max Cavalera, are back together, with a just-released new album, Ritual (on Nuclear Blast), and plans for a North American set to commence next year. And said tour only includes one Florida date, which will be here in Orlando. Soulfly, Kataklysm, Incite and Chaoseum play the Soundbar on…
Trump’s climate change ignorance will likely impact Florida the hardest
It’s becoming more and more clear that Florida, Trump’s favorite vacationing state, will probably get screwed over the hardest from our president’s inability to act on, or even understand, climate change. Three days before a near Category 5 Hurricane Michael obliterated Florida’s Panhandle, a group of scientists with the International Panel on Climate Change released an…
AIDS Foundation and Rick Scott’s office argue over records
Attorneys for the nation’s largest non-profit AIDS health-care provider squared off Monday against Gov. Rick Scott’s administration over Florida’s broad public-records law and how it applies to the governor’s travel records and meeting schedules. The Scott administration does not dispute that information the AIDS Healthcare Foundation is requesting is a public record. Instead, the administration…
Florida Secretary of State waiting to consider possible election changes
Secretary of State Ken Detzner said Monday he’s waiting for requests from elections supervisors in hurricane-ravaged counties before considering any changes for the Nov. 6 election. “The department is in regular communication with supervisors of elections in affected counties, and they are still in the process of assessing potential damage to early-voting and election-day voting…
Felons right restoration group collects another $2.6 million in lead up to Florida midterms
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at restoring felons’ voting rights received $2.61 million in campaign contributions from Sept. 29 through Oct. 5, bringing the total raised for the initiative to nearly $17.63 million, according to a newly filed finance report. The contributions went to the political committee Floridians for a Fair Democracy, which…
Pizza Bruno satellite location opening in downtown Orlando on Nov. 1
Remember last week when we told you Pizza Bruno was expanding to downtown Orlando and Mills 50? We told you about Slice, the Mills 50 part of the equation. Now for the downtown part … Pizza Bruno will take over the Red Claw Lobster Rolls & Pizza Pies space inside Orange County Brewers (131 N.…
Whippoorwill Beer House and Package Store opens this weekend in Orlando’s Milk District
Whippoorwill Beer House and Package Store will finally make its debut this weekend in Orlando’s Milk District. The bar/shop hybrid opens at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2425 E. South St., and stays open until 2 a.m. Whippoorwill will offer an assortment of craft brews (for both drinking within the store and to go) and small bites…
Hispanic voter registration in Florida rises to record 2.1 million
A new study finds that the number of Hispanic registered voters in Florida has increased to a record 2.1 million people. Since the 2016 presidential election, the number of Hispanic registered voters in the Sunshine State increased by 6.2 percent, according to the Pew Research Center, which analyzed Florida Division of Election data from 2006 to…
Muslim woman fired by Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg files discrimination lawsuit
A Muslim woman fired by Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg last year filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month alleging he discriminated against her based on gender, race and religion. Seminole County resident Minaz Mukhi-Skees accuses Greenberg of firing “minority employees,” making anti-Muslim posts on social media and dismissing her from her position at his…
The Colonial Drive I-4 on-ramp just got more complicated
In the latest in the ongoing series of inconvenient interstate construction, the Colonial Drive westbound on-ramp to I-4 has shifted as of this morning. Drivers going westbound on Colonial Drive from Orange Avenue are now required to exit through the left lane and turn left at the traffic signal to access I-4 westbound or Hughey…
Florida Supreme Court rules Rick Scott can’t replace retiring justices before he leaves
The next governor, and not Gov. Rick Scott, has the authority to appoint three new justices to the Florida Supreme Court, the court ruled Monday. Scott, who will leave office in January and is running for U.S. Senate, had repeatedly asserted the right to appoint replacements for justices Barbara Pariente, R. Fred Lewis and Peggy…
Steve Martin and Martin Short coming to Orlando next spring
Two out of three amigos are coming to Orlando. SNL legends Steve Martin and Martin Short will bring their “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t” tour to the Hard Rock Orlando on April 5, 2019. The two friends recently premiered a joint Netflix special on May 25 titled An Evening You Will Forget for…
Video shows Lakeland commissioner fatally shooting suspected shoplifter
This morning authorities released a disturbing video showing a Lakeland city commissioner killing a suspected shoplifter trying to flee from a military supply store. The video, which was released Monday by the Lakeland Police Department, shows commissioner and store co-owner Michael Dunn struggling with suspected shoplifter Cristobal Lopez inside the Vets Army Navy Surplus store in Lakeland…
Trevor Noah to come to Central Florida in first ever arena tour
Host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and stand-up comedian Trevor Noah is set to bring his new arena tour to the Sunshine State early next year. The “Loud & Clear Tour” 2019 will kick off the new year, arriving in Tampa at the Yuengling Center on Jan. 20. The accomplished comedian has done several…
Bret Michaels is playing a free show in downtown Orlando
Hair metal icon, Poison frontman and star of Rock of Love, Bret Michaels has been announced as the headliner of this year’s WMMO Concert Series. Michaels will be playing a free, daytime outdoor show downtown and will be joined at the event by Runaways hellraiser Lita Ford. Bret Michaels plays a free show downtown at…
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ star JB Smoove coming to Orlando this March
Comedian JB Smoove, also known as Larry David’s roommate, Leon Black, on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, will bring his “Lollygaggin'” tour to Orlando next spring. Smoove will be at the Hard Rock Live Saturday, March 30. Tickets go on sale October 19. Besides giving Larry indispensable advice like, “you can’t pause toast, Larry,” Smoove is also…
Trump to tour storm-ravaged areas in Florida, Georgia
President Donald Trump next week plans to tour areas in Florida and Georgia that were hit by Hurricane Michael, he said in a tweet Friday. Further details were not immediately available. “People have no idea how hard Hurricane Michael has hit the great state of Georgia,” Trump tweeted. “I will be visiting both Florida and…
Florida officials freeze insurance rates after Hurricane Michael
Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday directed the state’s top insurance regulator to freeze any potential property-insurance rate increases for 90 days as homeowners and businesspeople grapple with massive damage from Hurricane Michael. Scott also directed Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier to require rescinding for 90 days all policy non-renewals or cancellations that had been issued in…
Rapper E-Turn just released one of Orlando music’s most important milestones this year
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND E-Turn release party and the debut of Whale Team Six, Iron Cow, Oct. 12 As a strong work by a great homegrown artist on a groundbreaking national label, the recent official release of E-Turn’s Young World is one of the most noteworthy, historical and important milestones this year for Orlando music. As…
Band of the Week: Gillian Carter
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 Gillian Carter. Gillian Carter is playing Will’s Pub on Oct. 18 with Full of Hell. Just the facts: When did the band form?Dec. 15, 2005 Who’s in the band?Currently the…
Orlando band Reverist show sparkling pop fundamentals in their record release show
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Reverist EP release with Daniel Jude and En Limbo, Will’s Pub, Oct. 11 Does the world need another light indie-pop group? Probably not. But pop music’s common denominator sure would be a lot higher if its baseline quality could match the soaring songs of Reverist. This kind of music is not exceptional.…
Orlando advocates call out affordable housing crisis in Central Florida
Advocates for affordable housing stood in front of the Orlando Housing Authority Friday to call attention to the crisis that Central Florida families face when it comes to finding a place to live. The city of Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area ranks second worst among the country’s major metropolitan areas for available affordable housing, with only 17 rental…
Key members of Central Florida GOP are part of a racially charged, anti-Semitic Facebook group
Several local elected Republican officials are members of a Facebook group called Teens for America First, which is littered with racially charged and anti-Semitic content, including a post in which one member suggests the Jewish people are to blame for the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. According to screenshots provided to Orlando Weekly, state Rep. Mike…
Group spends $4 million on television ad ripping on Rick Scott’s Navy hat
As you’re probably well aware, Florida governor Rick Scott’s Navy ball cap is a regular fixture during any natural disaster, or pretty much any scenario that requires the governor to appear as a non-rich guy capable of mingling amongst the proletariat. Now, a Democratic advocacy group supporting Bill Nelson is spending $4 million on a…
Chris Isaak to play a holiday show in Melbourne this December
Torchy crooner Chris Isaak – known best for his heartbreaking single “Wicked Game” and a role on Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me as Agent Desmond – has joined the ranks of entertainers performing holiday-themed shows and announced a Central Florida show set for the middle of December. Expect the hits … and the carols. Chris…
Orlando attorney John Morgan declares his support for Andrew Gillum and his medical marijuana platform
Florida’s “Duke of Dank,” otherwise known as Orlando attorney and medical marijuana crusader John Morgan, voiced his support of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum via social media Friday morning. In the clip, Morgan noted his backing of several Florida Republicans, such as incoming state Senate President Bill Galvano and incoming state Speaker of the House…
Ron DeSantis now refers to reporters as Andrew Gillum’s ‘Fake News allies’
Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis is now referring to reporters as his opponent’s “Fake News allies,” because, well, they’re doing what they’re supposed to do. In a Friday fundraising email sent to supporters, the Florida Republican stated that Democrat Andrew Gillum and his “Fake News allies” are “pouring over our end-of-quarter report for the last 12…
Lyft offers discounted rides to Come Out With Pride Orlando this weekend
Lyft is offering discounted rides to and from Orlando’s Come Out With Pride parade and festival this Saturday. Users of the rideshare service will get 20 percent off one ride by using the discount code “PrideGivesBack,” according to a news release. This discount is valid all day on Saturday, Oct. 13. Dozens of vendors and…
Florida filmmaker releases video blasting Rick Scott for Hurricane Irma deaths
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's new senate campaign ad highlights his handling of Hurricane Irma — which involves an open homicide investigation into the deaths of 12 nursing home patients #VISITFLORIDA #PuertoRicansForScott #Hurricane pic.twitter.com/udrbsJDUij — Billy Corben (@BillyCorben) October 12, 2018 Florida filmmaker Billy Corben, who’s behind such films as Dawg Fight, Cocaine Cowboys and The U,…
Hurricane Michael insurance losses expected in the billions
Insured losses from Hurricane Michael could go as high as $4.5 billion, with the largest amount in residential losses, according to an early estimate by an insurance industry group. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America released the estimate, which put potential losses at $2 billion to $4.5 billion. Residential losses were estimated at $1.5…
Florida’s agriculture history was ‘devastated’ by Hurricane Michael
The timber, poultry, peanut, dairy, cotton, tomato and aquaculture industries across the Panhandle have been “devastated” by Hurricane Michael, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said Thursday. “At least 3 million acres of timber were impacted by the storm and numerous other commodities suffered severe damage,” Putnam said in a news release, which added the Department…
Walt Disney Company donates $1 million to Hurricane Michael relief efforts
In response to Hurricane Michael’s devastating impact on Florida’s Gulf Coast region, the Walt Disney Company has donated $1 million to the Florida Disaster Fund. The company also announced that any donations from Disney employees will be matched dollar for dollar through their Disney Employee Matching Gifts program. “All of us here at Disney have the families…
Orlando community leaders create children’s book to help explain Pulse tragedy
Orlando community leaders have come together to create My Tío’s Pulse, an illustrated children’s book to help kids understand the 2016 mass shooting at the gay nightclub where a gunman killed 49 people. All profits made from the sale of the book will go to the Orlando United Assistance Center (OUAC), which is where Pulse…
Here’s how you can donate, support and give back to those affected by Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael has absolutely devastated Florida’s Panhandle, and while the damage is still being assessed, it’s safe to assume our neighbors to the north will need a lot of help. If you are able and willing, here’s a list of places providing relief to victims of the storm that you can donate to: American Red…
Judge rules against Florida Democrats on extended voter registration deadline
A federal judge has rejected a request from the Florida Democratic Party to force the state to extend a voter-registration deadline because of Hurricane Michael. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle turned down the party’s request for a temporary restraining order to extend the registration deadline to Oct. 16, a week later than the original Tuesday…
Val Demings: ‘I would not endorse Darryl Sheppard for dog catcher’
It’s understandable why U.S. Rep. Val Demings, D-Orlando, is pissed off – she’s pissed off because Orange County Sheriff candidate Darryl Sheppard is using a photo of the two of them together in his campaign fliers. And apparently Demings has twice asked Sheppard to stop using the photo – which implies Demings’ endorsement – and…
Country stars Scotty McCreery and Jake Owen to play this year’s Ocoee Founder’s Day Festival
This year’s Ocoee Founder’s Day Festival weekend promises to be even bigger than last year’s, with the recently announced headliners, country stars Jake Owen, Scotty McCreery, Big & Rich and Easton Corbin. To top it all off, the even will not cost you a dime to attend! The Ocoee Founder’s Day Festival, featuring Jake Owen and…
Florida health department offers free HIV testing in Seminole County
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is offering free HIV and hepatitis testing this Friday in honor of National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day. The free tests will be available Oct. 12 at the DOH-Seminole building, 400 W. Airport Blvd. in Sanford, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then again from 1:30 p.m.…
Mayor Buddy Dyer appoints Orlando Rolon to be city’s new police chief
Orlando Rolon will replace Chief John Mina, who’s held the position for four years, and who’s retiring after 28 years to run for Orange County Sheriff. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer made the announcement Thursday morning. Mina will wrap up his time with the department on Oct. 26. His retirement goes into effect on Dec. 1. Rolon,…
Florida sued again to extend voter registration deadline because of Hurricane Michael
Three groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday seeking to force the state to give Floridians an extra week to register to vote because of Hurricane Michael. The lawsuit, filed by the groups Common Cause, New Majority Florida Education Fund and Mi Familia Vota Education Fund, came a day after the Florida Democratic Party filed a…
Florida shifts to search and rescue after Hurricane Michael
At least 388,000 utility customers lost power as Hurricane Michael crashed ashore —- with potentially catastrophic winds of 155 mph —- between Panama City and St. Vincent Island, before speeding north into Alabama and Georgia on Wednesday. The Category 4 storm created storm surges up to 14 feet in areas, inflicted damages across Tyndall Air…
Florida Democrats hammer GOP, DeSantis for running negative Gillum ads during Hurricane Michael
Democrats are hammering the state GOP party and Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis for running negative attack ads against his opponent Andrew Gillum as Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. The Tallahassee mayor and Democratic nominee for governor was on MSNBC talking about how his city was preparing for the Category 4 storm, which…
Migos are coming to Orlando in December
Atlanta hip-hop superstars Migos have announced a surprise Orlando headlining show this December with support from Tee Grizzley, BlocBoy JB and La4ss. This date is not part of Migos’ current c0-headlining dates with Drake, the Aubrey & the Three Migos tour, which is experiencing some logistical issues. Migos headlines the CFE Arena on Friday, Dec. 7,…
Full Sail is building a $6 million esports arena
Full Sail University is leveling up next year. This morning the Winter Park school announced a new 11,200-square-foot esports arena, which will be known as “The Fortress.” The new facility entered the design phase in early 2018 and has an estimated completion date of early 2019. The arena will house Full Sail’s varsity esport team,…
Neko Case to play Orlando in February of next year
In a surprise announcement, singer/songwriter Neko Case has announced a North American tour set to commence in January of next year that will include an Orlando date. Case released Hell-On, her first solo album in five years, earlier this summer and is currently preparing for a European tour to end out the year. Neko Case…
With the threat of Michael imminent, Florida activates disaster fund for hurricane recovery
With powerful Hurricane Michael making landfall Wednesday in the Panhandle, Gov. Rick Scott activated the Florida Disaster Fund to help with the aftermath. Administered by the Volunteer Florida Foundation, the fund receives donations that go to disaster-relief efforts. “As the state’s official fund for disaster response and recovery, the Florida Disaster Fund is an excellent…
23 free concerts happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, Oct. 10 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Thursday, Oct. 11 Leisure Chief 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Raleigh Estes and Friends 8 pm at Muldoon’s Saloon, 7439 Aloma Ave.,…
Duke expects 100,000 to 200,000 Florida customers to lose power
Duke Energy Florida, which provides electricity to large parts of the state’s Big Bend and eastern Panhandle said Tuesday night it expects 100,000 to 200,000 customers to have power outages because of Hurricane Michael. The utility said it based the estimate on a storm-modeling tool that takes into account factors such as wind speed and…
City Works Eatery & Pour House coming to Disney Springs
This morning Bottleneck Management announced that a City Works restaurant is joining the Disney Springs lineup this upcoming summer. The 8,632 square-foot “eatery and pour house” will be located in Disney Springs’ West Side, and will feature a large patio space, three full-service bars serving local, regional and global craft beers, and plenty of televisions.…
As Hurricane Michael makes landfall, 15 Florida prisons haven’t been evacuated
As Hurricane Michael approaches the Panhandle and is expected to make landfall this afternoon, the Florida Department of Corrections still hasn’t evacuated at least 15 state prisons in mandatory evacuation zones. According to a Tuesday news release from the FDC, “Safety of the public, FDC staff and inmates is paramount,” and additional water and food…
MacArthur genius Rhiannon Giddens brings the American past to life with the Orlando Phil Saturday night
The charismatic Ms. Giddens – musician, vocalist and co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops – is accustomed to being “the first.” For instance, in 2016, she was the first woman and the first person of color to win the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, a $50,000 annual award. The Carolina Chocolate…
Michael strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane
Michael was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday morning, as it continues on its path to Florida’s Panhandle. In an 8 a.m. report, the National Hurricane Center referred to the storm as “potentially catastrophic.” Michael is currently moving northward at 13 mph roughly 80 miles southwest of Panama City with sustained winds of 145…
Pizza Bruno is now open for lunch, Root & Branch Bistro coming to Clermont and more in Orlando foodie news
OPENINGS: Brian Buttner and Jonathan Canonaco, owners of the Stubborn Mule and RusTeak, have purchased the Muddy Waters space in South Eola and will reopen it as Menagerie Eatery & Bar. They’ve also purchased the space housing Mucho Liquors, which will become a speakeasy bar and liquor store called the Broken Cage … Trina Gregory-Propst…
Orlando rapper E-Turn’s time is now
All eyez on me
Robert Redford retires with The Old Man and the Gun
Sundance at sunset
The best concerts coming to Orlando this week
Ape Drums Electronic dancehall alchemist brings his singular craft to downtown Orlando. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Celine, $10 Chayanne Puerto Rican pop royalty Chayanne returns to the live arena after two years of relative silence on his “Desde El Alma” tour. Expect widescreen heartbreak. 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Amway Center, $71-$151 Ghostflower…
A judge blocks Florida’s medical marijuana license process, Rick Scott distances himself from pre-existing conditions lawsuit, and more
Judge blocks Florida’s medical marijuana license process: In what could be another delay for Florida’s burgeoning medical marijuana industry, a Tallahassee judge agreed last week to block state health officials from moving forward with the application process for highly sought-after medical cannabis licenses. Leon County Circuit Judge Charles Dodson’s verbal order during a hearing came…
Who’s up, who’s down this week in Florida politics
Welcome to “Who’s Up, Who’s Down,” a scatter-graph in which we rank Sunshine State pols’ behavior each week. Candidate making crowd-savvy moves? Elected official got a case of foot-in-mouth disease? Read about it here.
Opening this week in Orlando: Bad Times at the El Royale, Colette and more
THIS WEEK: Bad Times at the El Royale In Andrew Goddard’s first directorial outing since The Cabin in the Woods, find out what happens when seven strangers stop being polite and start getting real – at a mysterious hotel that brings out all their darkest secrets. (R) Colette Keira Knightley portrays the celebrated French novelist…
‘First Man’ puts the audience in the pilot’s seat
Fly me to the moon
Savage Love ‘Quickies’
I was involved with a straight man who enjoys cross-dressing and taking explicit photos. The problem is that the props he uses belong to his three children, all under age 12. For example, he dressed up as a slutty schoolgirl and wore his daughter’s backpack. He dressed up as a slutty cowgirl and posed with…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Fritz!
Meet Fritz! Fritz (A415166) is a sweet senior boy who is a total fluffball. Fritz weighs a whole 65 pounds of fun and love. He was surrendered by his owners because they could no longer care for him. Due to his age (he’s 7 years old), Fritz’s adoption fee is waived! You can adopt and…
Socially relevant ‘Colette’ sumptuous but formulaic
Duality dominated the life of famed French writer Colette. Born a 19th-century country girl with old-world mores, she became the libertine – and liberated – toast of 20th-century Paris. And initially content to stay in her husband’s shadow as she ghost-wrote his novels, she eventually divorced him, claimed authorship for herself and received a Nobel…
Michael Wanzie’s return to the Parliament House coincides serendipitously with Pride Week
Oscar Wilde famously said, “Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” With Orlando’s Pride Week and Halloween season intersecting, there’s no better time to honor the progenitor of modern queer culture, and no more appropriate actor to don his emerald…
Playfest, Immerse and more fall arts festivals; a new SAK Comedy Lab director, and more arts news
Two favorite fall performing arts festivals are returning to Orlando in the next few weeks. Creative City Project double-sizes Immerse on Orange Avenue Oct. 19 and 20 with more interactive art installations than ever; most of the event is free, but to enjoy the Instagram-friendly Corkcicle exhibit, you’ll need to purchase a pass at creativecityproject.com.…
