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Domu, the new ramen restaurant moving into East End Market, is now taking reservations
Domu, the somewhat mysterious restaurant opening soon at East End Market, is finally in soft-open mode. Up until Wednesday, all we knew about them was: They serve ramen. And their bar is looks spectacular. #allgoldeverything Email subscribers got the heads-up on Tuesday night that Domu would take reservations Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and by all accounts, the place is…
Start your holiday shopping at Rifle Paper Co.’s sidewalk sale Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22
Holiday shopping is nigh. It’s no good procrastinating; you might as well get started. Here’s some bait: Rifle Paper Co.’s Autumn Sidewalk Sale is happening 9 a.m to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21-22, at their shop in Hannibal Square (558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park). The Rifle line…
The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar adds new weekday food truck lot
For those days when you want a little fresh air at lunch time, Mark Baratelli of the Food Truck Bazaar just added a game-changer. The Daily City Food Truck Lot will host a different truck every weekday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5750 Edgewater Drive, at the corner of Edgewater and John Young Parkway. The Daily City Food…
CityArts’ Dia de los Muertos Monster Factory takes over 3rd Thursday with one fun block party
In its seventh iteration, CityArts’ Dia de los Muertos and Monster Factory Exhibit Party is back this week in downtown Orlando. This not-so-scary block party features original artwork based on Halloween, as well as the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, along with art vendors, a kids craft area and face painting. Get the good…
Tonstartssbandht returns to town for a homecoming show at Spacebar Thursday
Brothers Andy and Edwin White grew up in Orlando, but their band, Tonstartssbandht, seems to be a citizen of no one place, geographically or musically. Drawing from psych, garage, chillwave (’member that?), noise and pop, the brothers create a shimmering, raw hybrid that’s equal parts art-school experimentation and jam-band virtuosity. Based in Brooklyn, the duo…
Poll: US Senate race between Murphy, Rubio is ‘too close to call’
With Democrat Patrick Murphy making gains among independent voters, Republican incumbent Marco Rubio’s lead in Florida’s closely watched U.S. Senate race has narrowed to two points, according to a poll released Tuesday. Rubio leads by a margin of 49 percent to 47 percent in the Quinnipiac University poll, which was conducted before the candidates battled…
Orlando Film Festival offers up more than 300 shorts and features during its five-day run
The Orlando Film Festival is getting big – really big. Although it’s considered the city’s No. 2 movie event (after the Florida Film Festival, which is twice as long and twice as well attended, and considered more prestigious), the OFF has grown into a monster, with 327 movies, the most in its 11-year history. That…
10/19 issue legal notices
Legal Public Notices In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida SelfService Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at the times and locations listed…
Teen pronounced dead after Winter Park attack
Winter Park Police have confirmed that a 15-year-old boy who was attacked and beaten in downtown Winter Park this weekend was taken off life support Monday night. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Lt. Pam Marcum confirmed the news ahead of a press conference this afternoon. Winter Park Police identified the incident as an “altercation” and the…
Orange County commissioners defer grant to Mad Cow Theatre until further review
Orange County’s board of commissioners deferred a $75,000 arts grant to Mad Cow Theatre Tuesday after allegations about delinquent payments to artists working for the professional theater group. Last week, Orlando Weekly published an article on the issue after Aradhana Tiwari, former resident director at Mad Cow, alleged on Facebook that over the past two years as an…
Just announced: Reggae star J Boog to play the Social
Reggae singer J Boog has just announced an Orlando show for early next year. He’s been booked for a date at the Social on Jan. 26, 2017. J Boog, an American of Samoan descent, is at the forefront of a cadre of Hawaiian reggae artists adding their own unique spin to traditional reggae sounds. Audiences…
Baoery Asian Gastropub asks customers to show their buns as the restaurant leads up to 1-year anniversary party
Well, their steamed bao buns, that is. Throughout October – so you have a couple more weeks – Baoery is running a photo contest giving you the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the restaurant. Just take a picture of your bao, post it on Instagram or Facebook, and hashtag it #baodown. Chef Greg…
Rose Creek Rhythm gets seriously rootsy at Blue Bamboo tonight
Local bluegrass quintet Rose Creek Rhythm rambles into Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts (hue synchronicity!) to show off their own particular brand of traditional improv and groove. It’s a slight departure from the venue’s usual jazz programming, but there’s so much aesthetic commonality between the communal improvisational instincts of these two genres. Show starts at 8…
Florida voter registration ends today at 5 p.m.
If you would like to register to vote in November’s general election, you have until 5 p.m. today to do so. (To be specific: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.) You can register to vote either in person or by mail. To register in person, you can visit your County Supervisor of Elections office, any driver’s license office, or a…
Democrats, independents have edge in September voter registration
More Floridians registered as Democrats or independents than as Republicans last month, the state Division of Elections reported Monday with a day remaining to sign up to vote in the Nov. 8 elections. Meanwhile, Democrats also surpassed —- albeit slightly —- Republicans in returning vote-by-mail ballots, an area that in the past has been a…
Rubio and Murphy battle it out in first Senate debate
Marco Rubio and Patrick Murphy battled it out in Orlando at their first debate Monday night, trading jabs on their congressional records and their parties’ presidential nominees. Rubio, the Republican incumbent U.S. senator, was attacked repeatedly by Murphy, a Jupiter Democrat, for his continued support of his party’s nominee, Donald Trump. In the wake of…
Epcot cancels the Italian flag-waving show Sbandieratori di Sansepolcro
Back in 2014, Epcot saw a major overhaul to its World Showcase live entertainment lineup: Gone were the popular Off Kilter, the fife-and-drum corps and the Mo’Rockin’ group in Morocco, replaced by new acts. Now every single one of those new acts has been canned. Morocco’s group, B’net Al Houwariyate, was the first of the…
Superfood cafe serving oatmeal and fruit bowls comes to Winter Park
Acai and oatmeal have been popping on the trendmeter for quite a while now, so it’s no surprise that an eatery dedicated to the two superfoods will open Thursday, Oct. 20, in Winter Park. Create Your Nature, by husband-and-wife team Dan and Kim Dill, will certainly attract the health-conscious, but the idea is to attract a…
Target removes clown masks following creepy clown epidemic
Thanks to a rash of creepy clowns terrorizing random civilians, Target has stopped selling clown masks for the time being. Two weeks before Halloween, the company quietly decided to take generic clown masks off their website, according to the Orlando Sentinel. However, other favorite clown-y villains like The Joker still pop up in a site search. For…
Pressurewave brings the bloops and bleeps to Gallery at Avalon Island tonight
In this month’s installment of the In-Between Series at Gallery at Avalon Island tonight, Jared Silvia’s Pressurewave project takes the center stage. Pressurewave builds soundscapes and atmospheres from a trusty modular synth. For a project like this, it’s just as intriguing watching the synth be manipulated as it is to hear the end results. Come…
Ravenous Pig moving into Cask & Larder space this December
So it’s official. Again. Not to beat a dead horse (or pig in this case), but it bears repeating that the Ravenous Pig will be moving into the Cask & Larder space, only it’s much sooner than we thought. In a press release sent out today, the restaurant revealed it would be taking over the…
New LOVE mural goes up across from Pulse site
A new mural is going up across the street from the gay nightclub Pulse on a wall of the Einstein Bros. Bagels restaurant on Orange Avenue. Michael Owen, the artist painting the mural, is the creator of the Baltimore Love Project, a concept which seeks to spread connectivity through murals Owen designed that feature four hands spelling…
Two divers found dead in Weeki Wachee underwater cave
The bodies of two divers were recovered from the Eagle’s Nest dive area in Weeki Wachee today. According to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, the divers were reported missing on Sunday. Patrick Peacock and Chris Rittenmeyer traveled from Fort Lauderdale to partake in a three-day dive at the infamous Eagle’s Nest with their friend Justin Blakely, a…
World’s largest solar-powered boat sails Florida coast to rally against Amendment 1
Archimedes, the world’s largest solar-powered concrete boat, is making its way through Florida in a statewide tour to rally against Amendment 1. Amendment 1, which has been bankrolled by utility companies, would cement Florida’s existing laws on solar energy into the constitution. The amendment’s many critics say utility companies are trying to protect their energy monopolies…
Punkin chunkin’ is hands down the gnarliest fall tradition ever
A dash of science and a whole lot of ‘MURICA! has created what may be the greatest fall tradition ever: “punkin chunkin’.” As you can see in the video above, punkin chunkin’ (or pumpkin chucking, if you’re an English major) involves a monster-sized catapult launching a pumpkin across a field. It’s wholesome family fun that…
Canadian metallers Kataklysm ready to hit the Haven hard
Canadian death metal crew Kataklysm rip it so hard they invented their own brutal subgenre: Northern Hyperblast. In reality it’s a potent hybrid of death metal’s sludgy weight and the surgical precision of classic thrash. And tonight Kataklysm ventures wayyyyy south to play the City Beautiful. Investigate Northern Hyperblast for yourself tonight at the Haven at…
Man sentenced to 20 years for shooting at George Zimmerman
A Seminole County jury sentenced 38-year-old Matthew Apperson to 20 years in prison for attempted second-degree murder for shooting at George Zimmerman. While driving on Lake Mary Boulevard, Apperson fired a single shot at Zimmerman’s truck on May 11, 2015. The bullet shattered the passenger-side window and passed Zimmerman’s head, finally lodging itself in the frame…
As Brazilian numbers drop, local visitor bureaus target Mexico
While the number of Brazilian visitors to Florida dropped by 10 percent last year and Canadian visitors dropped by 5 percent, the state did see a 5 percent increase in visitors from Mexico. With only 453,000 visitors last year from Mexico, the nation still ranks well below Brazil, which we saw 1,475,000 visitors from, and the U.K.,…
Band of the Week: Shania Pain
Welcome back to the return of “Band of the Week.” Every week, we are going to highlight a local band. A good local band. This week, we’re pleased to bring you Shania Pain. Shania Pain is playing Uncle Lou’s on Sunday, Oct. 23 with JE Double F, Deadmeat, and Acid Baptism. Just the facts: Who’s in the…
Judge rules against state on ‘patently bizarre’ Florida law regarding ballot signatures
In a blistering decision little more than three weeks before Election Day, a federal judge has ruled that a Florida law that could lead to the rejection of thousands of vote-by-mail ballots is unconstitutional. The 30-page ruling Sunday by U.S. District Judge Mark Walker focused on situations in which voters’ signatures submitted with mail-in ballots…
Orlando theme parks once again complain about how much they’re worth
In what has become an annual tradition, the big three theme park operators in town have filed lawsuits accusing Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh’s appraisal values of being too high. All three have filed lawsuits against the Orange County Property Appraiser’s office after Singh appraised Disney World at $8.2 billion and Universal Orlando at…
Orlando International Airport retires its original people mover trams after 35 years
Last week the Orlando International Airport confirmed that the long-planned update to their automatic tram system has begun. The shuttles have been a key a part of every visitors’ visit to the airport over the past 35 years. Known as Automated People Movers, the trains are rather dated, and with the new $2 billion South Terminal…
Documentary ‘Miss Sharon Jones’ tracks soul singer through her battle with cancer at Enzian tonight
Anyone who’s seen Sharon Jones live knows the woman isn’t short on strength; she’s a born entertainer who struts across the stage belting out songs that hit the sweet spot between joyous and world-weary. When the 60-year-old soul singer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, though, she had to draw on a different kind…
Florida GOP holds “victory dinner,” loudly counts chickens before eggs hatch
With their presidential nominee under a cloud of sexual-assault allegations, Florida Republican leaders gathered Saturday at one end of the critical I-4 corridor for their fundraising “Victory Dinner” before a final push toward the November elections. But those who came to the Hilton Tampa Downtown Hotel banked on one message to help real-estate mogul Donald…
In ‘After Orlando,’ international voices are raised as one in response to the Pulse tragedy
After Orlando, what? That’s the question people across the country, and around the world, asked themselves June 13. That includes Margaret Nolan of local Kangagirl Productions, and her answer was to join forces with East Coast production companies Missing Bolts and NoPassport to shape this project bringing together “distinct and powerful voices” from around the…
Central Florida Puppet Guild pulls strings to make sure you have fun at Sunday’s Puppet Slam
Puppets, along with clowns and plane rides, fall into that weird category of “Things Adults Fear That Children Do Not.” Perhaps it’s because children don’t realize the inherent creepiness of being controlled by an unseen master who jerks characters around on strings. Aren’t we all just puppets, if you think about it? Puppets of the government,…
Get a jump on holiday shopping with Will’s A Faire at Southern Fried Sunday
The cooler weather (thanks, Hurricane Matthew!) means it’s time for market season. Local artisans, crafters, vintage vendors and even record dealers spend the next few months setting up in parking lots and on sidewalks for a variety of outdoor shopping. This weekend, Will’s Pub kicks off the season with its Will’s A Faire, produced in…
Bondi calls Trump’s comments ‘disgusting’ but says she believes in forgiveness
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi says Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s comments about kissing women and grabbing them by their genitals without consent is “disgusting,” but she continues to support Trump. WFTS-TV/ABC Action News reports Bondi made the comments during a luncheon with the Florida Federation of Republican Women in Pasco County. “I believe the statements that…
See Second City’s touring company tonight at the Dr. Phil and you’re sure to see a household name of tomorrow
In the weird, wild world of improv comedy, few names garner as much respect as Chicago’s Second City. The storied theater company rose to prominence over the years as many of its alumni found fame on Broadway, in movies and in the cast of Saturday Night Live. This tour brings members of the theater’s current…
Mennello Museum shows stunning new sculptures outdoors and in the galleries
The Mennello’s sculpture garden gets new additions from three significant artists this week. Alice Aycock’s two sculptures, “Waltzing Matilda” and “Twin Vortexes,” were created as part of an extensive outdoor exhibit in Manhattan, and the artist credits the wind and the frenetic energy of city life in New York City for their inspiration. The exhibition…
Florida Supreme Court finds state’s new death penalty unconstitutional
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday ruled that jury recommendations must be unanimous for the death penalty to be imposed, delivering a blow to prosecutors and the Legislature by striking down a new law aimed at fixing the state’s death penalty scheme. Friday’s 5-2 ruling came in the case of Timothy Lee Hurst, whose appeal…
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill announce Orlando show for 2017
Country superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill today announced an Orlando show has been been added to their 2017 Soul 2 Soul tour. According to local radio station K92.3, McGraw and Hill announced to subscribers of their Soul 2 Soul tour newsletter that they will play Orlando on Oct. 21, 2017. Venue and ticket…
Sip swankily at new wine bar in Disney’s Grand Floridian starting now
We can’t think of a swankier first date than the sexy, new, temporary (for now) wine bar opening at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa starting tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. They’re testing out interest, so if sipping champagne and snacking on spoonfuls of caviar while enjoying soft music and lighting overlooking the Seven…
Progress, progress: an interview with Balance and Composure
As composed as I can be, sitting in the path of a hurricane, I watch as the trees catch the worst of the tropical fury like a catcher pocketing a fastball. Nature protecting us against Nature. It’s a balance we don’t even consider, until we’re holed up in the creature comforts of our homes, hiding…
Orlando Public Library’s Booktoberfest back on, beer still happening
Orlando Public Library’s “Booktoberfest” has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 21, after being postponed due to Hurricane Matthew. Libraries are fun enough (for some of us), but something about the soberly quiet academic atmosphere makes it the subject of a number of fantasies… like getting buzzed after-hours in an otherwise strict environment. The Friends of the…
Watch the ‘Hamilton’ documentary at the Orlando Public Library Monday evening
Hamilton-mania is making its way to Orlando with an exclusive screening of the documentary Hamilton’s America at the Orange County Library Monday evening. This screening precedes the documentary’s airing on PBS 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. The film chronicles the process to create Hamilton: An American Musical. It also features footage from the original New York production…
‘Que Vote Mi Gente’ coalition opens Kissimmee office to rally Puerto Rican voters
The path to the White House runs through Florida, and more and more, political analysts predict the key to winning the Sunshine State lies with the Puerto Rican community in Central Florida. “Que Vote Mi Gente,” a coalition of local Latino progressive groups, is working to rally Puerto Rican and Latino voters for November’s general…
Band of One Fest at Will’s Pub tonight does more with less (musicians)
Channeling the wildman energy of rockabilly pioneer Hasil Adkins, the Band of One Fest celebrates a clutch of local and regional musicians who cut out the middlemen/-women (i.e., bandmates) and truly embrace DIY music in the most literal sense. The Fest kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. at Will’s Pub. Tickets will set you back…
Another Zika zone identified in Miami-Dade County
Mosquitoes are transmitting the Zika virus in a second area of Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Health announced Thursday. State officials confirmed five people, two women and three men, were infected with the virus in a one-square-mile area in Miami’s Little River neighborhood. Three of the people live in the area, while the other…
Sneak peek of ‘Doctor Strange’ now playing at Disney parks
Disney World is now showing a 10-minute preview of scenes from Marvel’s newest movie, Doctor Strange. These special presentations are now playing in the One Man’s Dream attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. Doctor Strange follows the life of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), who, after a horrific car accident,…
Rumor has it that Halloween Horror Nights may be extended a weekend
There’s talk behind the scenes at Universal that they may be extending Halloween Horror Nights to run for one extra weekend. Universal has quietly changed their park hours for Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 to show Universal Studios closing at 5 p.m. This is unusual, as the rest of the month the park closes at…
Legoland evacuated due to a bomb threat
At 11:45, Legoland Florida tweeted that they were evacuating both their theme park and their hotel due to a bomb threat. The park will remain closed for the rest of the day, and guests at the hotel are still waiting for confirmation that they can re-enter the building. Legoland has stated that the safety of guests…
A portion of State Road 408 to be named after golf legend Arnold Palmer
A portion of State Road 408 will be renamed to commemorate golf legend Arnold Palmer, according to officials. The vote backed by the Central Florida Expressway Authority board members will be passed on to Florida legislators for approval, according to News 6. Documents show that a section of Kirkman Road to Clarke Road will be renamed the Arnold…
TripAdvisor’s booking service stops offering tickets for physical animal interactions
TripAdvisor announced on Wednesday that their booking service Viator will no longer be selling tickets to experiences where guests come into physical contact with wild or endangered animals. Their announcement lists experiences such as swimming with dolphins, elephant rides, and tiger-petting as ones that the site will no longer sell tickets for, but states that…
Mark Duplass tells all in a Skype Q-and-A after ‘Blue Jay’ opens at Enzian
Blue Jay, written and executive-produced by, and also starring, Mark Duplass, opens at the Enzian Theater in Maitland on Friday. The 6:30 p.m. Saturday showing will be followed by a live, remote Skype Q&A with Duplass, who was a guest of the 2016 Florida Film Festival. (See our live interview with him at the FFF…
New poll shows Clinton leading by 6 points over Trump in Florida
As both campaigns scurry for votes in the critical state, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has opened a six-point lead over Republican Donald Trump in Florida, according to a poll released Thursday by Florida Atlantic University. The poll showed Clinton leading Trump by a margin of 49 percent to 43 percent among likely voters, a…
Jeopardy had a Florida Man category and it went exactly as expected
Floridians can now test their knowledge of the favorite pop culture whipping boy known as @_FloridaMan after an entire round of questions on Jeopardy! was devoted to the Sunshine State’s bizarre news. The questions in this category were derived straight from the @_FloridaMan Twitter account and featured some of Florida’s most embarrassing moments. Remember the…
Ho99o9 torches Milk District in Orlando debut (Spacebar)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Acts of true intrigue are rare. But New Jersey’s Ho99o9 are definitely one of them, and they’re rising up hard right now. The band have been dismissive of the Death Grips parallel but they bear more than a passing resemblance, and it’s not just some facile black thing either. It’s the lurid…
Luke’s Kitchen & Bar by Brandon McGlamery to open this winter in Maitland
Back in May, we first told you that Brandon McGlamery (of Luma on Park and Prato fame) would be opening a restaurant in the old SoNapa Grille-Blackfin-Steak & Ale space at the corner of South Orlando Avenue and Manor Road in Maitland. Now we can tell you that the restaurant will be called Luke’s Kitchen &…
New dog park opens today in Thornton Park
The Thornton Park District has announced that they will hold a grand opening ceremony for their new dog park on Thursday. According to Thornton Park’s Facebook, the ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 6 p.m. and will be attended by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer as well as Commissioner Patty Sheehan. Following the ribbon-cutting, there will be…
Amazon Restaurants launches in some Orlando areas today
We were excited when Amazon Prime Now introduced one-hour delivery to the City Beautiful, but Amazon Restaurants might actually be a reason to cough up that Prime membership fee and make Amazon.com your web browser’s homepage if it isn’t already. Through the Amazon Prime Now app, you can now order food at 42 (!) different…
Florida woman says Donald Trump groped her at Mar-a-Lago
A Florida woman says Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump groped her at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach during an event in 2003. The Palm Beach Post reports Mindy McGillivray, of Palm Springs, was helping a photographer during a Ray Charles concert at the resort. McGillivray, now 36, was then 23 years old when she says she felt a…
Pride Fund galvanizes supporters on gun reform four months after Pulse
The Pride Fund to End Gun Violence energized its supporters Wednesday with stronger calls for gun reform from its endorsed candidates four months after the Pulse massacre. The political action committee, which was created in the wake of the mass shooting at the gay nightclub in Orlando where 49 people were killed, has endorsed several…
Techno act Ghastly gets spooky at Venue 578 tonight
DJ/producer David Crow alludes to a dark past with his nom de music, Ghastly, but his bass-heavy sound purges demons through fleet footwork. Ghastly headlines the Create night at Venue 578 this evening at 10 p.m. along with Walker & Royce. Tickets are going for $10-$25. Related Stories
New liquor laws would ease regulations for small and mid-sized restaurants
We may be seeing many more restaurants getting into the cocktail craze thanks to a recent revision in Florida’s state legislation. A tweak in the language of Chapter 561.20 of the 2016 Florida Statutes (and the subsequent Rule 61A-3.0141) could mean big changes for small and mid-sized restaurants looking to acquire a special liquor license, or “SRX” license. Prior…
Come Out With Pride Orlando rescheduled for Nov. 12
Organizers for Come Out With Pride Orlando have rescheduled the parade and festivities for Nov. 12. The parade, originally set for Oct. 8, was postponed due to Hurricane Matthew. Organizers say that they will soon release a full revised schedule of activities and entertainment. “Members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community in Central Florida will gather…
Citrus production continues to decline in Florida
Citrus production continues to plummet in Florida, as the first forecast for the 2016-2017 growing season indicates a 14 percent drop in the state’s orange crop. The forecast Wednesday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts that Florida growers will harvest enough oranges to fill 70 million 90-pound boxes in the coming months, down from…
Disney lovers can now get married during Magic Kingdom’s after hours
That dream your heart wished for as a love-struck tween is now coming true as Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons introduces wedding plans for Magic Kingdom’s after hours. Brides-to-be finally have the option of saying “I do” in front of the iconic Cinderella Castle with up to 300 of their closest friends. After the park…
Dream-pop band LANY glides their way to Backbooth on Thursday
Aesthetically inclined dream-pop trio LANY comes to Backbooth tomorrow after rescheduling their original June date with Oh Wonder. The trio flies solo this time, though, bringing their homemade chilled-out vibes. LANY, an acronym for “Los Angeles and New York,” is made up of Paul Klein, Les Priest and Jake Goss, who started making music out of…
Moon Jelly enters new phase as the Calliope Co. and prepares for L.A. move
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND You may have noticed some seismic changes in the world of Orlando art-pop band Moon Jelly over the last year or so. There’s been some lineup shift and a major, more serious pivot in their aesthetic that was unveiled at an excellent multimedia show at the Gallery at Avalon Island’s In Between…
Mayor Dyer announces that Billy Joel will be playing Orlando next year
Mayor Buddy Dyer promised a major concert announcement at his press conference earlier today, and dropped the bombshell that Billy Joel will be playing Orlando early next year. The “Piano Man” will be playing us a song (well, many songs) at the Amway Center on January 27, 2017. Tickets are set to go on sale…
It’s a family affair with indie-rock band Eisley at the Social tonight
Indie rock sibling brigade (plus two) EisleyIndie-rock sibling brigade (plus two) has somehow not killed each other after almost 20 years of playing music together; instead they’ve grown and evolved. They’re currently working on a three-LP set. Feel the familial vibes at the Social tonight. Eisley opens for the Dear Hunter along with Gavin Castleton at the…
Federal judge extends Florida’s voter registration deadline to Oct. 18
A federal judge has ruled to extend Florida’s voter registration deadline for six more days due to the destruction and mayhem caused by Hurricane Matthew. The Associated Press reports U.S. District Judge Mark Walker extended the deadline until Oct. 18. Walker had already extended the original deadline of Oct. 11 to Oct. 12 after the Florida…
Tim Tebow uses prayer to ‘heal’ fan who has seizure during autograph session
On the evening of that day, the first day of the Scottsdale Scorpions’ season, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Fans, Tebow came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” That’s not what John 20:19-23 really reads, but it should after the miracle Tim Tebow performed Tuesday.…
Remembering the Orlando 49: Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo
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: Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo spent his final hours doing what he loved the most: dancing. Known to people by his second name, Omar, the 20-year-old danced to…
Surely, steadily, the Creative City Project finds its wings
Downtown Orlando, Saturday, Oct. 15
ICYMI: Hurricane Matthew wreaks havoc, Florida Democrats sue Rick Scott and other things you may have overlooked this week
Hurricane Matthew wreaks havoc, Orlando postpones Pride parade, Florida Democrats sue Rick Scott and other things you may have missed this week. Hurricane Matthew killed six Floridians over the weekend: Hurricane Matthew is no longer a hurricane at this point, but over the weekend, its onslaught off Florida’s east coast caused flooding, severe damage and…
Gimme Shelter (10/12/16)
Our Pet of the Week is Chelsea! Are you looking for a new addition to your family? Chelsea (A359706) is a 1-year-old kitty who is looking for a home. She is a little bashful at first, but she’ll warm up to you very quickly. Chelsea is a sweet and mellow cat and she loves to…
Selections: Our picks for the week’s best events, Oct. 12-18
Thursday, 13 Ludacris MUSIC Scroll through your own collection of pop albums or your little sister’s, but it won’t take too many virtual back covers until the name “Ludacris” is splashed across the track list somewhere. The 39-year-old Atlanta-based rapper is often credited with bringing Southern hip-hop to the masses. The genre’s predisposition to anthemic…
Savage Love (10/12/16)
I’m 64 years young, a musician, chubby, full head of hair, no Viagra needed, no alcohol, I don’t mind if you drink, smoker, yes I am. I am also faithful, loyal and single for five years. No health issues, nada, zero, zilch. Not gay, not prejudiced against gays, pro-woman, Democrat, MASCULINE. Except I only like…
Beth Marshall’s annual Play-in-a-Day event is dedicated to Pulse
Late last month, Lake Howell High School hosted producer Beth Marshall’s annual Play-in-a-Day event, and this writer – along with Margaret Nolan of Kangagirl Productions and Fringe executive director George Wallace – was invited to judge the results of the 24-hour projects. This year, playwrights were presented with the word “pulse” as a theme and…
Denial brilliantly illuminates the darkest of history
Litigating the Holocaust
Opening in Orlando: The Accountant, Desierto and more
OPENING THIS WEEK The Accountant Let’s just say it hasn’t been a great year for Ben Affleck to appear in movies he didn’t direct. His performance was just about the one universally praised element of Batman Hates Superman (thanks, Riblet). And that’s only counting the burden he had to shoulder on-screen: You try standing around in…
Lizzy McCormack’s provides a great escape if you’re an adult trapped downtown
Lizzy McCormack’s 55 N. Orange Ave., 407-426-8007, lizzymccormacks.com Essay question: Why should I drink here? Theoretically an Irish pub, Lizzy’s has a fake fireplace, lots of low-slung tables and small couches, so it maybe kinda feels like a pub. But, truly, it’s the familial, pretension-free, drinks-first vibe that sets it apart. It’s a perfect…
Se7enbites opens in their new space, longtime Fairbanks Mexican joint Paco’s closes, plus more in our weekly food roundup
OPENINGS Look for Create Your Nature, an açai bar and oatmeal café, to open sometime next week in the old State Auto Body building on North Orange Avenue in Winter Park. The complex will also house the Winter Park Distilling Co.’s Brewstillery and tasting room and Foxtail Coffee, an artisanal coffee roaster and brewer ……
Cirque du Soleil artistic director Daniel Ross keeps La Nouba looking sharp and looks forward to the Creative City Project
As I write this week’s column, Hurricane Matthew has sputtered out of Central Florida, leaving behind downed tree limbs and gorgeous blue skies in time for this Saturday’s return of the Creative City Project. One of my favorite articles from earlier this year was my coverage of the Creative City’s kickoff workshop back in June,…
Bleached find the darkness in a sunny day on the beach
Backbooth Friday, Oct. 14
Picks This Week: Hypoluxo, Band of One Fest, Ghastly and more
Eisley Indie-rock sibling brigade (plus two) has somehow not killed each other after almost 20 years of playing music together; instead they’ve grown and evolved. Currently working on a three-LP set. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Social, $20 Ghastly DJ/producer David Crow alludes to a dark past in his nom de music, but…
This Little Underground: Audubon Park rules scene for one night in close encounters with Eric Bachmann and the Posies, Orlando buzz band Sales finally get serious
One night last week (Oct. 5), Audubon Park was the most happening neighborhood in the city, the epicenter of indie Orlando. In the most historical, unique and crammed evening in memory, two major acts that would typically play the top independent clubs here instead made under-the-radar appearances in informal venues. It was a marquee night…
