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Veteran Central Florida cosplayers Amanda Brooks and Kitty Christian give their costume tips and tricks
Halloween week is upon us. Desk jockeys, suds slingers, not-just-on-Halloween nurses and actual sexy janitors are excited to cast off their daily-grind duds, slip into something a little more festive (or gruesome) and venture into All Hallow’s Eve. So, too, then, descend the seasonal Halloween costume stores, cropping up like so many Children of the…
Pastry goddess Trina Gregory-Propst will share some of her secrets at Nov. 8 Edible Education class
One of our very favorite chefs, Trina Gregory-Propst, is going to sprinkle a little of her stardust on a chosen few next week. Just in time for Thanksgiving baking, the Se7enbites owner will teach a Nov. 8 class as part of the Edible Education Experience. Gregory-Propst will share her secrets to making three different types…
John Kelly refuses to apologize for his false attacks on Frederica Wilson
When White House chief of staff John Kelly appeared on Fox News Monday night, most people focused on his statement that “the lack of an ability to compromise led to the Civil War,” which was indeed startling. Florida viewers, though, may have also noticed that Kelly chose to dig in his heels on his comments…
Low-budget legend Bruce Campbell stops into Fashion Square for a reading and signing
Best known for his work as Ash, the everyman protagonist in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead series, actor Bruce Campbell has made a career out of being a recognizable face of the low-budget film industry. Campbell stops in to the Fashion Square location of Coliseum of Comics this week for a reading and signing of his…
Wavves paddle out to uncharted musical waters at the Beacham
What seems like an unlikely pairing at first glance – fast-rising post-hardcore heroes Joyce Manor and Culture Abuse teaming with kings-of-the-beach Wavves for a tour – makes sense as an airing of possible futures for alternative rock. Wavves began in 2008 as the solo outlet for Californian Nathan Williams, with hotly tipped early releases coming…
Luke’s Kitchen hosts Fall Fest and Hurricane Relief Luncheon Saturday
Hurricane Irma fallout continues, but Orlando continues to prove it’s willing and capable of supporting its own. In this case, it’s small local farm Zenn Naturals that took the hurricane hit, and Park Lights Hospitality Group (Luke’s Kitchen + Bar, Luma on Park, Prato) that’s stepping up to help. Husband and wife Zach Kauffman and Jennifer Schaffner are are…
Bebe Rexha steps into the spotlight at the Plaza Live
In the seven years since Bebe Rexha entered the pop main stage, she has taken over the game as a collaborator, writer and pop star in her own right. Now, she brings her “Bebe & Bassy” tour to the Plaza Live alongside the pop-urban singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy. Concertgoers can expect some ’90s R&B influences…
Endoxa Booking shows new horizons with Amigo the Devil, Andrew Sheppard and Wil Ridge
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Dark Hearts Tour with Amigo the Devil, Andrew Sheppard and Wil Ridge, Will’s Pub, Oct. 29 Endoxa Booking has been making some intriguing moves lately. The Orlando specialty promoter has built an actual career out of booking metal and punk shows, one that spans the entire state. But recently, Endoxa has been…
Becky G to join Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias at Amway Center
Fast-rising Latin music star and actress Becky G has been added to Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias’ co-headlining North American tour as a special guest performer. The trio will play Orlando in November as a make-up date for a show that was postponed due to Hurricane Irma. Pitbull fans will be familiar with Becky G from…
Your annual reminder not to wear blackface on Halloween
Protesters gathered outside a restaurant in St. Augustine this morning after photos surfaced of a white employee wearing blackface as a Halloween costume, which is something we apparently need to keep reminding people not to do. According to WJAX, students from Flagler College began protesting outside the Bunnery Bakery & Cafe on Tuesday after the…
Doom metal legends the Obsessed announce Orlando show in December
Legendary Maryland doom metal trio the Obsessed have added an Orlando show to their North American tour (very good news). The threesome, led by singer/guitarist Scott “Wino” Weinrich (also of Saint Vitus ill-repute), are touring behind both new album Screed and a reissue of their milestone self-titled debut album. The band has existed in one…
Florida senators urge sexual harassment victims to ‘let your voice be heard’
As fallout continues from the resignation of former state Sen. Jeff Clemens after disclosure of an affair with a lobbyist, two senators issued a joint statement Monday calling on victims of sexual harassment and misconduct to come forward. “Victims are made to feel ashamed, afraid, and uncertain of how this may impact their careers. They…
Extremely chubby dog survives bear attack in Altamonte Springs because of girth
A local dog that has accumulated a tremendous amount of mass may have survived a bear attack in Altamonte Springs because of its overall thickness. According to WSVN, a 15-pound miniature pinscher named Frika was attacked by a bear in in her yard in Altamonte Springs, and her large frame more than likely saved her life.…
Rick Scott will head to Puerto Rico Friday as island’s power woes continue
Gov. Rick Scott and Florida utility officials will go to Puerto Rico on Friday as the island continues to struggle with restoring electricity more than a month after being hit by powerful Hurricane Maria. The governor’s office said Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello sought Scott’s assistance on Oct. 21. As of Sunday, about 70 percent…
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer won’t pursue UCF presidency
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Tuesday he won’t seek the presidency at the University of Central Florida and will instead run for a fifth term in 2019. “During the last several years, whenever conversation about the future of UCF has come up, my name has come up as a potential candidate for presidency of the…
7 Halloween parties happening in Orlando tonight
So what if Halloween falls on a Tuesday? A work hangover has never stopped Orlandoans from making the most of the freakiest night of the year. Here are a few spooky choices for this evening. A Coffins Halloween Halloween punk show with Sacred Owls, October’s Flame and Will Brack. 6 pm Tuesday; Coffins Print Shop, 719…
Florida will be the home of MTV’s next ‘shore’ series
While Florida is still healing from MTV’s last “reality show,” Siesta Key, the network announced that the Sunshine State will have to suffer yet another kick in the board shorts with a new series called Florabama Shore. Related The new series, which is from the same team behind Jersey Shore, will take place in Panama…
Winter Park’s new swank dessert house The Glass Knife poised to open in two weeks
If all goes according to plan, the city’s most luxe café/pâtisserie will open in Winter Park in less than two weeks. The Glass Knife, the brainchild of founder-owner Steve Brown, is a stunning beaut of a pink-walled pastry shop, and we got an exclusive sneak peek into its luxe confines. Related Brown, the current CEO of…
Florida lawmaker proposes naming stretch of highway after Tom Petty
A portion of U.S. 441 in Alachua County, a highway that drew a mention in the song “American Girl,” would be named after the late rock star Tom Petty, under a proposal filed Monday by state Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville. The proposal (SB 684) would name a section of U.S. 441 between West University Avenue…
A Seminole County man chased a massive bear out of his garage
“That is a big bear. Holy cow,” said Seminole County resident Brad Tamm after chasing a lumbering furry intruder out of his garage. In a video posted to YouTube, Tamm is speaking on the phone when he notices a giant bear sniffing around in his garage in Longwood. Tamm immediately begins pounding his hands on…
Three new restaurants are coming to Disney Springs next year
Disney Springs is adding to its menu of Italian eateries. Patina Restaurant Group, owners of Morimoto Asia, announced today that they will open Enzo’s Hideaway and Pizza Ponte, early next year. As we previously reported, the group is also opening the traditional Italian trattoria, Maria & Enzo’s in the same complex. A statement released by…
Orange County will consider banning medical marijuana dispensaries Tuesday
Orange County commissioners will consider banning medical marijuana dispensaries within its borders at a Tuesday gathering. At the Oct. 31 meeting at 2 p.m., commissioners will have a public hearing on two ordinances – the first bans all medical cannabis retail centers while the second allows dispensaries with added restrictions. Both ordinances would allow cultivating and…
Early voting for Orlando City Council elections starts Monday
Early voting starts Monday in Orlando’s municipal elections for city commissioners in District 1, District 3 and District 5. City Commissioners Jim Gray, Robert Stuart and Regina Hill are running for re-election against a slew of candidates, which you can see here. You can vote early from today until Sunday at the Orange County Supervisor…
Michael Carbonaro adds second date to Hard Rock Live performance
Michael Carbonaro is known for magic tricks that’ll make you do a double take, but it’s no trick he’ll be performing in Orlando twice in December. The improv artist and magician added a second date, Dec. 2, to his Hard Rock Live showings, according to a press release. This event comes before his first scheduled…
Talib Kweli will headline St. Pete’s Et Cultura Music Fest
The organizers of St. Pete’s Et Cultura music, film and art festival in St. Pete have just announced a final, surprise headliner for next month’s event. Celebrated MC Talib Kweli will be joining the likes of Slowdive, Son Volt and Waxahatchee at the second Et Cultura fest in mid-November. Full lineup for the Tampa Bay-area…
The new Kirkman Road exit on I-4 opens today
The seemingly neverending I-4 Ultimate Project has completed a new exit from I-4 to Kirkman Road. The new westbound exit to southbound Kirkman Rd (State Road 435) opened on Monday, October 30. Previously, drivers had to exit left, but the new ramp has drivers exiting almost half a mile sooner on the right. Drivers who want the…
Universal Orlando just purchased 100 acres off Sand Lake Road
Universal Orlando now has enough land to open a new theme park. The entertainment-park company closed a deal for a 101-acre property on Thursday Oct. 26 for $27.5 million, according to the Orlando Business Journal. The newly acquired space now allows Universal access to Sand Lake Road and adds to a major purchase the company made…
Three Democrats campaign for Florida governor as field could grow
The three top Democratic candidates for governor sat on a stage Saturday night in the Fiesta Ballroom at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and answered more than an hour’s worth of questions on issues facing Florida. There were few differences in the responses from former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and…
Top Democrat in Florida Senate resigns after affair with lobbyist disclosed
State Sen. Jeff Clemens, poised to take over as leader of the Senate Democratic caucus, abruptly resigned from his legislative seat Friday after admitting he had an affair with a lobbyist. Politico Florida on Friday morning reported the affair between Clemens, a Lake Worth Democrat, and Devon West, a Broward County lobbyist. By the end…
Florida is finally getting a Kelly Slater wave pool
Florida’s surfing community is about to get pitted. Legendary pro surfer Kelly Slater announced he will be building a surf ranch in Palm Beach, according to an Instagram post from his account. In the post, the 11-time World Surf League champ stated he had obtained a building permit in Palm Beach County. Construction on the…
Emeril’s Tchoup Chop restaurant will close by the end of the year
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse’s Asian fusion restaurant is reportedly getting the chop from Universal Orlando. Emeril’s Tchoup Chop restaurant (located in the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando) will close on Dec. 31, as reported by Orlando food critic Scott Joseph. According to Joseph, a Tchoup Chop employee confirmed the restaurant’s closing, though the…
Total Punk brings in Nashville’s Date Night for a rockin’ Halloween bash
Given that so much of Total Punk’s aesthetic draws as much from the golden age of B-grade monster movies and the subversive, campy banter of late-night horror hosts as it does from trashy Southern wrestling, it makes perfect sense to commemorate the season with a smash (see also, mash) of horrifying proportions. Hence the Halloween…
Timucua hosts master jazz bassist Michael Bisio for a rare solo performance
Cutting-edge jazz bassist Michael Bisio – best known for his telepathic collaborative work with improv firebrands Matthew Shipp and Joe McPhee – is currently a visiting Master Artist as part of New Smyrna’s Atlantic Center for the Arts’ artist residency programs. So while he is creating on his own and working with small groups of…
Judge tosses senior-living facility emergency generator rules, calls requirement ‘unrealistic’
Emergency rules issued by Gov. Rick Scott’s administration requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities to have generators and enough power to cool buildings for 96 hours should be tossed, a state administrative judge said Friday. In a 66-page order, Administrative Law Judge Gar Chisenhall ruled in favor of industry groups LeadingAge Florida, the Florida…
Florida Supreme Court sides with SiriusXM in Turtles dispute
They might have been “Happy Together” years ago, but vocalists for the Turtles won’t be pleased with a Florida Supreme Court ruling Thursday. The court unanimously sided with SiriusXM in a dispute about whether the satellite radio giant has to pay royalties to Flo & Eddie, a California-based company whose principals are Turtles vocalists Mark…
Trump calls for speeding up Lake Okeechobee dike work
With the White House pointing to ties between President Donald Trump and Gov. Rick Scott, repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike around Lake Okeechobee might be done more quickly than anticipated. Trump on Thursday directed Mick Mulvaney, the chief of the White House Office of Management and Budget, to accelerate the work. “The administration, working…
L.A.’s Bleached are blowing up and growing out
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Bleached, Wet Nurse and the Palmettes, Will’s Pub, Oct. 25 On record, sister-fronted Los Angeles band Bleached are evolving almost as fast as they’re rising. Musically, they’re settling into a nice, more distinguished groove that’s already looking beyond basic punk. Now, they’re stepping with greater rock kick and clarity. And they’re doing…
Dwight Yoakam to play free show in Ocoee next month
Country renegade Dwight Yoakam is only playing two Florida shows on his autumn U.S. tour, and though neither is in Orlando, one is nearby and free! Organizers of the 24th annual Founders’ Day Festival in Ocoee are going big and having Yoakam headline the Saturday of the (again, free) November weekend event. Dwight Yoakam plays…
Demi Lovato and DJ Khaled announce Florida shows for early 2018
Pop royalty Demi Lovato and DJ Khaled have just announced that they are teaming up for a 20-city U.S. tour set for early next year. And though there isn’t an Orlando date penciled in, the last two tour stops are in nearby South Florida. Lovato cheekily hashtagged her Twitter announcement of the tour pairing “#theydidntwantustogoontourtogether”.…
Florida Power & Light will seek $1.3 billion in Hurricane Irma costs from customers
Florida Power & Light will seek to recoup an estimated $1.3 billion from customers to cover the costs of restoring electricity after Hurricane Irma barreled through the state last month, the utility said Thursday. The costs would start showing up in customers’ bills in March — just as they get done paying off costs from…
UCF begins search to replace longtime president John Hitt
The University of Central Florida will have a presidential search committee in place by mid-November and will name a replacement for outgoing President John Hitt by June, trustees were told Thursday. The UCF Board of Trustees also unanimously agreed to allow Hitt, who has served more than 25 years as the school’s leader, to serve…
Central Florida Veg Fest returns to Festival Park for a day devoted to leafy greens and other things
Celebrate Central Florida’s 12th year of vegan and vegetarian living at Veg Fest, where veggie lovers of all ages can visit eco-friendly vendors and exhibitors while watching music performances on the lawn. Learn how to make Persian potato salad or vegan sushi rolls at one of the food prep demonstrations, or brush up on your…
Oktoberfest comes to an end this weekend at the German American Society in Casselberry
This is the last weekend you can gorge yourself on beer and sausages using the Oktoberfest excuse, but the German American Society has you covered. Enjoy live German music, dancing, dirndls, games and, of course, Hofbrau at their popular fall festival. Noon-10 p.m. Saturday; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; $10-$15;…
Rootfire at the Park fest to donate all ticket proceeds to Hurricane Irma relief
The second annual Rootfire at the Park music festival in nearby Cocoa has leveled up in every possible way. The fest is now three days long and boasts big-league headliners Michael Franti and Shaggy, and organizers have announced a decision to donate 100 percent of ticket proceeds to Hurricane Irma relief efforts. Performers over the…
Florida lawmakers eye treatment programs in opioid battle
A combination of short-term intensive treatment beds, long-term outpatient services and medically assisted treatment could be the blueprint for a solution to the opioid epidemic gripping the state, a powerful Senate chairwoman said Wednesday. The Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee was the latest panel to take testimony from substance-abuse and mental-health providers, doctors…
Soto among Congress members urging probe of Whitefish contract with Puerto Rico
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto is among eight Democratic members of Congress who are urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to investigate a $300 million contract to rebuild Puerto Rico’s entire electrical infrastructure that was given to a two-person Montana firm with connections to the Trump administration. Hurricane Maria left the 3.4 million people who…
Boyz II Men to headline Mom’s Night Out at Epcot
Just how hard is it to say goodbye to yesterday? Only moms will know for sure in two weeks when the Philly New Jack Swing hitmakers Boyz II Men hit the Epcot theme park to play a “Mom’s Night Out” show (!) as part of the park’s Food and Wine Festival. Boyz II Men headline…
Say Anything announce two-night stand in Orlando for 2018
Say Anything, the venerable emo-punk outlet for songwriter Max Bemis, has announced a U.S. tour starting in November and continuing through early 2018, that includes two consecutive Orlando shows. These will be the only Florida dates. Bemis and his collaborators intend to mark the tenth anniversary of their In Defense of the Genre album by…
Gov. Scott’s office says the federal gov’t. will reimburse Florida for Maria relief spending
Questions about the legality of Gov. Rick Scott’s emergency efforts to assist thousands of Puerto Ricans arriving from the storm-ravaged island appear to have been tempered by the governor’s office saying the state expects full federal reimbursement. Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, said Wednesday lawmakers don’t want to reduce relief options. But as questions…
Do yoga then drink wine to benefit Puerto Rico hurricane relief at Quantum Leap Winery
Friday night is going to be a super-healthy evening at Quantum Leap Winery in the Mills 50 District. Warrior One Yoga Studio will host a flow/Vinyasa yoga class at the winery starting at 6 p.m., then a wine-tasting party follows directly afterward. The Cabernet + Namaste event costs $21, and this month, $18 of each…
Grails and Jason Loewenstein back in action, White Sands unearths Levek
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Grails, Jason Loewenstein and White Sands, Backbooth, Oct. 24 Between both touring acts and an unearthed surprise guest with the local opener, this recent downtown show was all about emergence from hibernation. Portland headliner Grails arrive on their first album in six years (Chalice Hymnal). Over their considerable career, these instrumental-rock champions…
Spooky Empire descends on the Hyatt Regency for another weekend of chills and thrills
Forget the abandoned mansions – horror is coming to the Hyatt Regency Orlando. This weekend, the actors, artists and authors of fright are setting up shop for the 15th annual rock & roll, horror, Halloween and tattoo festival that is Spooky Empire. Big pulls this year include John Cusack of 1408 and The Raven, Richard Dreyfuss…
Mennello Museum invites you to dress up your puppers and doggos for Howl O’ Woof in the sculpture garden
Halloween offers the best excuse to dress your pets up and this year Mennello Museum hosts a new outing that’ll give you incentive to go all out. The venue is holding its first Howl O’ Woof event, allowing you to take your dapper dogs for a stroll through their sculpture garden. The top three dogs…
Orlando Ballet tackles ‘Swan Lake’ at the Dr. Phillips Center this weekend
Not that we’re saying pop culture should be a motivational/educational force for the fine arts, but more often than not, it’s the case. A lot of people heard their first aria from Bugs Bunny’s cartoon mouth, and a lot went to their first ballet after seeing Darren Aronofsky’s creepy, Oscar-winning Black Swan. Aronofsky’s shadow-self struggle…
Orlando Pet Alliance is sorting rescued dogs into Hogwarts houses
In a smart move to shift the conversation from breeds to personalities, the Orlando Pet Alliance has begun sorting their rescue dogs into their appropriate Hogwarts houses. Pet Alliance executive director Stephen Bardy wanted to find a way to help potential adopters focus on personality rather than breed, so Diane Andersen, the animal behaviorist at…
Mills 50 in Orlando just got named one of the top 12 neighborhoods in America for young creatives
Yeah, your rent is about to go up. Thrillist posted a list today of the “Top 12 Neighborhoods Across America About to Get Crazy Popular,” and Mills 50 was at the top of the list. “We tapped trendsetters, developers, and real-estate professionals – folks with their fingers on the pulse of America’s cities and towns…
Whisper Creek Farms hosts Homestead Harvest tomorrow night to benefit Fleet Farming
Feel like stepping out on a Thursday night and have a little extra cash to spend for a good cause? Head to the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes for Homestead Harvest, a dining event to benefit Fleet Farming, at Whisper Creek Farm. Starting at 6 p.m., chefs Peter Zampaglione and Scott Pizzo of Highball & Harvest, one…
Rufus Wainwright adds second Orlando show at Dr. Phillips Center for 2018
Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has added a second Orlando show in addition to his already announced Feb. 8, 2018, show at the Dr. Phillips Center. Due to popular demand, Wainwright will now also perform a show at the Dr. Phil on Wednesday, Feb. 7, with tickets for both dates already selling briskly. Rufus Wainwright plays the Alexis &…
Orlando couple finds 65 pounds of marijuana stashed in their Amazon order
An Orlando couple looking for a deal on storage bins got an unexpected bonus – or a disturbing intrusion by drug traffickers, depending on your perspective – when they found 65 lbs. of marijuana packed in the bins. The couple, who prefer to remain unidentified, notified the police, so it’s probably no one you know.…
31 free shows happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, Oct. 25 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Thursday, Oct. 26 Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm…
Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires bring searing Southern heat to Will’s Pub this week
Alabama’s Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires are one of the most fiery and relevant Southern rock bands alive right now. But even though they’ve ripped out great records this decade on a dream list of indie labels including Alive Naturalsound, Sub Pop and now Don Giovanni, still not enough people realize it. Their…
History in a Glass takes you through the twists and turns of a notorious 1938 murder at the San Juan Hotel
The History Center’s popular craft cocktail series returns this week with a diabolical theme for the season. Back in 1938, the murder of Dolores Myerly at the San Juan Hotel shocked locals. It involved a poisoned bottle of whiskey inadvertently given to Myerly by a man who had no idea it was poisoned. Naturally, cocktails…
Enjoy barbecue and beer at 4 Rivers’ Brisket & Brews Birthday Bash
Ubiquitous barbecue chain 4 Rivers celebrates its birthday this week with a celebration at their Fairbanks Avenue location. Expect special pricing on their famous brisket, along with beer specials, live music, free cupcakes from the Sweet Shop and more. 5-8 p.m. Thursday; 4 Rivers Smokehouse, 1600 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; various menu prices; 4rsmokehouse.com…
Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar celebrates 67 years in business with a BOGO bucket blowout
Metrowest landmark Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar celebrates 67 years in business this week, making it one of the oldest restaurants in the Orlando area. For the anniversary, they’re offering up BOGO buckets of oysters. Pair them with a cold beer and get ready to slurp like you’ve never slurped before. 4 p.m. Wednesday; Lee…
Florida senators angry at delays in medical marijuana licenses
Frustrated senators grilled Florida’s pot czar Tuesday, demanding explanations for why his office missed a legislatively mandated deadline to issue new medical-marijuana licenses and why ailing patients are stuck waiting for state-issued ID cards. Christian Bax, executive director of the state Office of Medical Marijuana Use, blamed one of the delays on a lawsuit challenging…
Rick Scott calls for boost in Florida’s environmental budget
Spending on Florida’s natural resources and environmental programs would grow by $220 million under a proposal by Gov. Rick Scott as he nears his final recommended state budget. The $1.7 billion environmental package for lawmakers to consider in 2018 includes increased funding for the state’s springs, beaches and parks, along with $355 million for Everglades…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Seely!
Are you looking for a new furry friend? Meet Seely! Seely (A386031) is 2 years old and is looking for a forever home. This boy is amazing! Seely is super friendly and affectionate! He loves belly rubs, and will even sit on your lap. He enjoys eating treats and even knows a few commands. He…
Selections: Our picks for the best things to do in Orlando this week
Thursday, Oct. 26 Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires MUSIC Alabama’s Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires are one of the most fiery and relevant Southern rock bands alive right now. But even though they’ve ripped out great records this decade on a dream list of indie labels including Alive Naturalsound, Sub Pop…
Our picks for the best concerts in Orlando this week
Bleached A potent hybrid of punk moves and girl-group harmonies, Bleached makes a much-welcome return to Orlando. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Will’s Pub, $12 Alterity Chamber Orchestra The ambitious experimental chamber ensemble Alterity are a work-in-progress, developing live in front of audiences; come see something new. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at Factur,…
Manzano’s Deli opens an outpost in Winter Park, Framework Coffee takes over the garage next to Will’s Pub, plus more in our weekly food roundup
OPENINGS: Manzano’s Deli, a fixture in New Smyrna Beach and DeLand, will set up shop in the retail plaza at the intersection of West Fairbanks and South New York avenues in Winter Park by year’s end … Look for Little Blue Donut Co. to open next door (in the old Scratch space) at the end…
Witches come in threes, and L.A. Witch is no exception
Double, double toil and trouble
Every Halloween party and event happening in Orlando this week
Halloween Horror Nights Themed haunted houses, scare zones and shows open select nights. Through Nov. 4; Universal Studios, 6000 Universal Blvd.; $69.99-$80.99; 407-363-8000; halloweenhorrornights.com. Hocus Pocus Live A bewitching live-action spectacle that brings your favorite movie to the stage. 8 & 10 pm Wednesday; Southern Nights, 375 S. Bumby Ave.; $10; 407-412-5039; southernnightsorl.com. A Petrified…
Puerto Ricans fleeing Hurricane Maria’s wreckage find scarce affordable housing in Central Florida
Ana Mieles wants to be buried in Puerto Rico. She’s told her children as much when she visits them every few months on the mainland. La Isla del Encanto is embedded in her 83-year-old veins, her charming style and her unchallenged status as the life of any party. “She’s always said she wants to die…
The dazzling debut of Perfume Genius, and Ugly Orange lands first sellout with Mild High Club
PERFUME GENIUS AND DEAREST, THE SOCIAL, OCT. 16 Though not part of the official festivities, there is no more perfect show to follow gay pride weekend than Matador Records mainstay Perfume Genius. If there’s a finer way to extend the style, artistry and beauty of the city’s most out weekend of the year than to…
ICMYI: Richard Spencer’s speech gets booed at UF, Disney workers rally for living wages, and more
White supremacist Richard Spencer drowned out by shouts at UF: Thousands of students at the University of Florida heckled, booed and protested white supremacist Richard Spencer and his speech spreading a message of a white ethno-state. Gainesville Police arrested three of Spencer’s supporters for allegedly shooting toward a crowd. In a gospel-tinged clapback at the…
Teak Neighborhood Grill’s Maitland outpost left us pining
Teaks and valleys
Opening in Orlando: Jigsaw, Goodbye Christopher Robin, and more
THIS WEEK: All I See Is You Just over a month ago, I intimated you could probably do better things with your weekend than check out this Blake Lively-headlined psychodrama, which had inspired a procession of walkouts at the Toronto International Film Festival. Well, I’m sorry I said that then. Because the movie didn’t open…
From scandal to scandal, outrage to outrage, the Trump administration is exhausting
The chaos presidency
At IMMERSE you weren’t merely observing art, you’re soaking in it
In recent years, “immersive” has become the most abused buzzword in entertainment. I’ve heard it used to describe everything from virtual reality video games and theatrical performances to themed restaurants, every time with a different understanding of the word’s definition. Does immersion mean 3-D visuals and surround sound? Audience participation role playing? Or simply getting…
Savage Love: ‘Necking’
In a frank exchange early in our courtship, I told my girlfriend that I have no kinks. As a faithful reader of Savage Love, I’m obviously not opposed to kinks – but I’ve never had any inclinations in that direction and am probably a typical hetero vanilla. As a result, I’m damn near clueless in…
Legal Public Notices 10/18
Orlando Legals 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…
