As the days grow shorter, the nights longer and the air theoretically cooler, fall in Orlando is less a time to burrow indoors than it is to venture out and about. Take in some theater, visit a museum, watch a football game, find a new band to love or actually enjoy a fair without the…
The creepy, the weird and the downright disturbing: Aaron Mahnke has covered it all. From haunted hotels in Colorado and eerie castles in England to sinister cabinetmakers and wicked con artists, Mahnke brings to life history’s most terrifying stories in his hit podcast, Lore. But because telling scary stories out loud isn’t enough, Mahnke has…
A pre-event leading up to Snap’s citywide celebration of augmented reality, City Unseen (opening Nov. 2), this evening presentation features a large-scale projection-mapped “mural” by Turkish digital artist Can Büyükberber to spectators seated on the lawn of the First Green Bank building. Snap says in a release about the project that the work “presents a…
For their spooky season selection, Uncomfortable Brunch revisits one of last year’s best. Raw is a French horror film about Justine (Garance Marillier), a vegetarian student who is coerced into eating meat as part of an initiation ceremony. She finds she not only has a taste for it, but develops uncontrollable cravings for fresh, raw…
One of the most politically engaged comedians working today, Hari Kondabolu isn’t just some yahoo with a mic and some jokes about Trump’s hair. Kondabolu sports a master’s degree in Human Rights from the London School of Economics, so he actually knows what he’s talking about. His material dives into the political realm feet-first, taking…
My longtime idol, Tupac Shakur, once advised, “Let’s change the way we eat, let’s change the way we live, let’s change the way we treat each other. You see the old way wasn’t working so it’s on us to do what we gotta do.” These words ring through my headphones in a small café and…
Independent Orlando guitar pop pair Sales (Lauren Morgan and Jordan Shih) play in their hometown as part of a Florida-majority East Coast tour of their sophomore album, forever & ever. The album plays like a series of minimalist fantasies with Morgan’s voice as the hazy-sounding narrator on the basics of intimacy or nothing in particular.…
The Audubon Park Garden District’s biggest annual event celebrates its tenth anniversary this week. Zombietoberfest mixes Halloween with Oktoberfest with two beer gardens, a costume contest and a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas. This event also features the Night Market – an outdoor market that includes local and regional craft beers, food vendors, art,…
Orlando Public Library’s annual fall party, Booktoberfest, returns this week. Attendees can sample beers from Yuengling, enjoy light bites from Pom Pom’s and Roque Pub, and – since the theme this year is Wonderland – play chess on a giant board or a game of croquet. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Orange County Library System.…
It’s that time of year again when scary movies are in season. The Nook kicks that season off with a triple feature of some of the most memorable practical special effects of the 1980s. Cult horror-comedy Critters kicks off the evening, followed by Jeff Goldblum’s gory transformation in The Fly and the Chiodo Brothers’ madcap…
South Floridian guitarist Nate Najar is bringing his trio to Orlando to celebrate the release of new album Under Paris Skies. Najar has promised selections from Serge Gainsbourg and France Gall among the pieces his band will be playing that night, which definitely notches it up to a “can’t-miss” for us. The Nate Najar Trio plays…
For its sixth edition, the annual Orlando Mixtape is shooting for the moon and bringing home the stars. Instead of the usual club show, the fundraising music event is going full block party, taking over Wall Street Plaza with a big-name Orlando rock reunion to benefit local youth literacy organization Page 15 (an Urban Think…
Wednesday, Oct. 3 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. 4 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.,…
In a matchup mirroring the deep partisan divide engulfing the nation, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Florida Gov. Rick Scott bickered Tuesday about red tide, guns, immigration and a controversial Supreme Court nomination in their first debate before next month’s U.S. Senate election. Nelson, a Democrat, and Scott, a Republican winding up his last year…
Even though Oklahoma Joe’s at the new One Daytona shopping and dining complex isn’t open yet, the smell of smoked meat is now punctuating the air as they train their staff. The new location across from the Daytona International Speedway is the first outside Oklahoma, and will open later this month. This is legit award-winning…
Samples taken by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission show that an organism tied to most red tides in Florida is at least present within the coastal waters near Palm Beach County. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, moderate red tide conditions are expected through Friday. In a news release, the FWC…
As fall rolls in, Florida black bear activity is increasing, so the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is urging people to be “BearWise.” According to an FWC press release, getting food from a garbage can provides bears with more calories in a shorter amount of time, which is why they’re drawn to residential areas.…
This Saturday, Boyz II Men co-founder Nathan Morris will likely be “Down on Bended Knee” installing a new stainless-steel sink for his new Orlando-based home renovation show on the DIY Network. Season One of Hit Properties With Nathan Morris will consist of three episodes that focus on the makeover of a mansion at the Lake Nona…
Paul “HR” Hudson, legendary lead singer for D.C. hardcore innovators the Bad Brains and a heavy solo artist in his own right, has announced a Florida tour with his long-running solo project Human Rights set for December. And the only chance you’ll have to see this punk icon in person nearby Orlando is if you…
The guy from Jersey Shore with the hair, Pauly D, spins at Gilt this week in between shoots for reunion show Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. Expect to hear plenty of Jersey accents at the show, whether real or from everyone doing their own impressions of the MTV reality television stars. 10 p.m. Thursday; Gilt Nightclub,…
Did you, Orlando’s Twenty One Pilots fanbase, feel left out by the band leaving Orlando out of their current run of “Bandito” tour dates? Well, cheer up and update your calendars because the band has just announced an Orlando date set for next year as part of a second leg of dates next year for the…
If you haven’t registered to vote yet in Florida’s general election this Nov. 6, you’ve still got time. The last day to register to vote in time for the election is Tuesday, Oct. 9. The deadline to register for an upcoming election is 29 days before that election, though you can register to vote in…
Fallon Quillen, owner of pioneering Milk District boutique Etoile, has teamed up with fashion photography house VVVisual Vandals to create an Orlando lookbook – a collection of models and outfits meant to provide a look at what style means in Orlando. The release party for the lookbook takes place at the neighboring Nook on Robinson,…
Rising West Coast hip-hop star Caleborate has had a busy 2018, packed with roadwork in support of new album Real Person, with highlights including a spot on the Outside Lands Festival and a recently wrapped European tour. Every bit of sweat and frequent flyer miles racked up is worth it, though; Real Person is a…
Announced Tuesday, online retail juggernaut Amazon will raise the company’s minimum wage to $15 for all U.S. employees – and not just for full-time workers, but part-time, temporary and seasonal, too. The wage increase will take effect Nov. 1 and will benefit more than 250,000 Amazon employees and 100,000 seasonal employees, as well as all…
After years of construction, Toy Story Land is now officially open. Next year, both Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the Mickey Mouse dark ride have their grand debuts. That’s leaving some to question what the future holds for Disney’s Hollywood Studios post-2019. Two new character -anchored experiences might give us the best hint yet at what…
In 1947, a small roadside attraction in the sleepy town of Weeki Wachee first discovered a spring that mermaids would call home. Since that day, the Weeki Wachee mermaids have become one of the most iconic figures in Florida tourism. A decade ago when the attraction became part of a state park, the mermaids stayed…
The Florida Department of Health is asking an appeals court to block a lower-court judge from moving forward with a lawsuit in which a Martin County nursery argues it should receive a potentially lucrative medical-marijuana license. The department went to the 1st District Court of Appeal last week in the dispute, which stems from nursery…
For the last 15 years, Mickey’s PhilharMagic has been entertaining guests at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Since then the 12-minute long 4D attraction has been replicated in both Tokyo Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland. Then, just last week, a fourth edition of the attraction opened at Disneyland Paris. Now with the dated film becoming an…
In another sign Florida candidates are seeking to solidify support among Hispanic voters, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and Republican nominee Ron DeSantis have agreed to square off in a debate hosted by Telemundo, the Spanish-language television network announced Monday. The hour-long, Oct. 16 debate will be broadcast at 7 p.m. on Telemundo stations in…
Election day is right around the corner, and with several months of campaigning behind him, Ron DeSantis has yet to unveil his healthcare platform. The Republican gubernatorial nominee, who prevailed in a one-on-one primary under the aegis of President Trump’s heavy endorsement, stopped at the Iglesia Nación de Fe in the heart of Kissimmee’s motel strip on Saturday…
People in Florida, specifically single people, apparently hate licorice, and rightfully so. It’s bad. A new dating app called Hater, which matches its users based on things they hate, recently turned its food-related data into a map, and the results show that Florida’s most hated food is indeed licorice. Besides Florida’s disdain for the devil’s…
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló visited Orlando and Kissimmee on Monday to endorse U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, locking down crucial campaign support for Democrats as their Republican opponents compete for a grip on Florida’s contested Puerto Rican vote. “I am grateful for his longstanding relationship with…
As part of 259 election endorsements awarded by President Barack Obama on Monday, first-time candidate Anna Eskamani received the former president’s backing in her bid for House District 47. Eskamani, a Democrat, will face off against Republican Stockton Reeves in November. Incumbent state Rep. Mike Miller, a Republican, opted to not seek reelection as he…
It was a sad weekend over at the Central Florida Zoo. In an official statement released yesterday morning, the staff announced the passing of their beloved resident Rothschild giraffe, Emba. It was discovered that the 22-year old male giraffe had been fighting a degenerative spinal condition since April, when staff found him lying on his side.…
Tallahassee mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum picked up the crème de la crème of endorsements Monday, from none other than former President Barack Obama himself. Gillum is teeing off in November against Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who has coasted on the support of President Donald Trump since the 45th president endorsed…
Thornton Park’s Muddy Waters closed its doors this past Friday. As first reported by local restaurant critic Scott Joseph, the space is set to be taken over by the owners of the Stubborn Mule on South Eola Drive, Brian Buttner and his business partner Jonathan Cononaco. The pair intend to open a new concept called…
Nikki Fried, a Democrat running for the state’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, has a problem with the National Rifle Association’s vise grip on elected officials in Florida. Following a report from the Tampa Bay Times last week that brought to light emails exchanged between gun lobbyist Marion Hammer and officials within the agriculture…
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is just over 12 months away from opening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the Disneyland version in California opening a few months earlier. With the still-unknown exact date quickly approaching next year, we’re starting to learn new details on what this billion-dollar land will entail. A new feature found on the…
When PizzeRizzo opened in 2016 many celebrated it as a sign that the Muppets were safe. The Hollywood Studios counter-service pizza restaurant replaced the extremely unpopular Toy Story-inspired Pizza Planet, and drew inspiration from the nearby Muppet Vision 3. By all accounts, PizzeRizzo was anticipated as the next phase of the Muppets. However, when it…
Orlando Police officers shot and killed a patient at Orlando Regional Medical Center who told hospital staff he had a gun and would “shoot anyone who came near him.” The suspect, 33-year-old Brian Baker, was not armed, though, according to Chief John Mina. “He made movements consistent with pulling, reaching for a firearm,” Mina says.…
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 Demonfuck. Just the facts: When did the band form?December 2016 Who’s in the band?Robbie, Justin, Drigo. Vocals, Guitar, Drums. Currently available releases: Our debut EP As Above, So Blow Me!…
The Orlando Regional Medical Center emergency room is on lockdown Monday after police say a man claimed to have a weapon. Orlando Police are currently responding to the situation at ORMC near Orange Avenue which started around 7:30 a.m. Crisis negotiators are on the scene, and officials are calling the investigation “contained but ongoing.” Please…
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Tony Lewis of the Outfield, Velvet Sessions, Sept. 28 1980s British rock band the Outfield weren’t technically a one-hit wonder. But their 1985 smash “Your Love” was so hooking and omnipresent that it effectively eclipsed their other several hits. Moreover, though they became enshrined in the decade’s zeitgeist with that song, they…
Despite agonizing on and on about the heartbreak they felt listening to Christine Blasey Ford describe how U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh allegedly smothered her screams and tried to rape her, Sen. Marco Rubio and Gov. Rick Scott would still choose to confirm him anyway. In one of his most long-winded, hypocritical statements to date, Rubio says…
Local fans know Orlando music lifer singer/guitarist Eugene Snowden in many different guises, from his weekly solo Wednesday residency at Lil Indies as frontman for the Legendary J.C.s or as guiding force behind Afro-beat ensemble Watu Rhythm Band, but one thing that Snowden has never managed is to release any of his solo work on…
For some, like orange-hued braggarts who “reject the idea of globalism,” the term “fusion cuisine” is worthy of scorn and revulsion. But like it or not, the term is a celebration of diversity, a celebration of “immigrant food” and a celebration of our ever-evolving palates. Our state’s most notable chef, Norman Van Aken (Norman’s, 1921…
After a days-long search across South Florida neighborhoods, Storm the fugitive kangaroo was finally found early Thursday, the pet’s owner Eric Westergard told the Palm Beach Post. The search for the 5-year-old marsupial began Monday morning, when Storm managed to escape from an animal sanctuary in the Jupiter Farms area of Palm Beach County. As…
Audacious Chicago MC Cupcakke has announced a one-off return show to Orlando set for Pride Weekend downtown. We know there are a score of great events clamoring for your attention that weekend, but this one is definitely worth some of your Saturday evening. Cupcakke headlines Soundbar on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$50.…
EGOT icon and singer John Legend will be in Orlando next week at a rally organized by a group advocating for restoring voting rights to former felons. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition is holding a “Get Out the Vote Kick-Off Event” with Legend at Evans High School, 4949 Silver Star Road, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.…
Students from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands who were displaced by Hurricane María last year will continue to receive a major tuition break through 2023 at the University of Central Florida. The school’s board of trustees voted unanimously Thursday to allow those students to pay in-state tuition and fees through the summer of 2023,…
Shrimp harvested in Florida waters and shipped out for human consumption literally won’t have to be put on ice any longer. With an eye on growing Asian markets across the U.S., the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a rule change Thursday that required shrimp harvested as food to be dead and put on…
Florida is getting $8.2 million of a $148 million, multi-state settlement with ride-sharing company Uber Technologies over its handling of a 2016 data breach. Like it’s not bad enough dealing with Uber’s “disruptive” (read: exploitative) style of dealing with its drivers, said drivers were the victims of a massive data breach in 2016. Adding injury to injury,…
Just look at it. Walt Disney World unveiled this month’s 12 new Sweet Treats, including ice creams, slushies, doughnuts and cupcakes, which can be found across all Disney parks. The monster you see above is the Birthday Cake Milkshake of the Month, a ridiculously huge vanilla milkshake with sprinkles mixed in, plus two birthday cupcakes mounted…
Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered community outside Fort Myers, is the first city in the world to test autonomous school buses. Yep, that’s right. The community has partnered with Transdev, an international private public transport operator, to launch the pilot program for the EasyMile Easy10 Gen II, a pod-like vehicle (think: an old school iPod on…
Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis will be in Kissimmee this weekend for a campaign event. DeSantis will be appearing with state Rep. Bob Cortes at Iglesia Nación de Fe, at 4555 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. DeSantis is planning to hold a discussion on “the future of Florida and the…
As Christine Blasey Ford testifies about her accusations of sexual assault against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday morning, local activists are planning an afternoon rally at Sen. Marco Rubio’s Orlando office against Kavanaugh. The noon Sept. 27 rally at 201 S. Orange Ave. will include attendees speaking about surviving…
Billy Joel will be in an Orlando state of mind next year. The six-time Grammy Award-winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is coming to the Amway Center for a one-night show on Jan. 11, 2019. “Billy Joel returning to our Amway Center is cause for celebration,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer in a…
Hillary Clinton will campaign with Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum in South Florida next month. The former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee plans to appear with Tallahassee mayor on Oct. 23 at a location that has not been disclosed yet. During the 2016 election, Gillum spoke in support of Clinton on stage…
In a case that could alter the future of Florida’s highest court, Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday reasserted his right to appoint three new justices to the state Supreme Court before he leaves office in January. Responding to a lawsuit asking the Florida Supreme Court to intervene, Scott’s lawyers said the governor retains the power…
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and four high-ranking senators —- including President Joe Negron —- are among the witnesses being asked to testify in a discrimination case filed by legislative aide Rachel Perrin Rogers, who accuses the Senate of retaliation after she filed a sexual harassment complaint last year against former Sen. Jack Latvala. Latvala,…
We said it back in 2016, and we’ll say it again: When you’re of a certain age and in a loving relationship, and Andrea Bocelli announces a Valentine’s Day show, you open up that wallet and buy those tickets no questions asked. If you missed his Valentine’s weekend show in 2016, you have another chance…
If you’ve ever wanted to commemorate the absurd partisan lines drawn by Florida lawmakers to disenfranchise certain voters, now’s your chance! Gerrymander Jewelry is selling necklaces and pins shaped like the most weirdly drawn Congressional districts across the country, including Florida’s 4th Congressional District. “Every two years, you choose your legislators, but every 10 years,…
Florida has had 72 reported cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus this year, with the number of cases continuing a gradual increase, according to information posted on the state Department of Health website. The 72 cases had been reported as of Monday and were up from 66 cases reported during the first week of September.…
According the Wall Street Journal, new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finds that the Tampa Bay metro area is the most dangerous for bicyclists in the nation — and that within that region, Pinellas County is the deadliest. The NHTSA stats show that the number of cyclists killed on the road by…
Central Florida’s first beer-serving Taco Bell is now open in the UCF area. The Taco Bell Cantina, which is located in a 2,864-square-foot space at 12101 University Blvd., next to the Bar Louie, celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 21. The slightly more upscale spot has no drive-thru, and besides the usual fast-food staples, it also has…
Local R&B singer and producer Kyle Denmead is set to play his first solo show this week at Soundbar to show off the songs from his new solo EP, All 4 U. And though Denmead is going the indie release route right now with his soulful new music, he’s actually a savvy vet, originally making his…
Now available in 48 cities, Amazon’s delivery service from Whole Foods expanded today to include nine other markets, including Orlando. Launched earlier this year, the one-hour service allows Amazon Prime members to shop for a variety of staple Whole Foods items, including fresh produce, meats, seafood, select alcohol and other locally sourced products. Orlando Prime…
KANGAROO ON THE LOOSE: (Yes, you read that correctly.) @MyFWC says they are looking for a kangaroo in Jupiter Farms. A man claiming to be the owner says it escaped his animal sanctuary. @CBS12 Viewer Denise Copper spotted it this morning near Sandy Run Road: pic.twitter.com/bBr8SF62um — Niala Charles (@NialaCharles) September 25, 2018 The search…
Florida ranks No. 5 among states for the highest rates of babies born with syphilis infections passed on by their mothers, according to a recently released report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Across the country, the number of newborns with syphilis spiked from 362 cases in 2013 to 918 in 2017.…
On Tuesday, school boards in Orange and Volusia counties approved students’ use of prescribed medical marijuana on school grounds, making them among the first school districts in the state to do so. In Orange County, the school board decided that when a student is in need of their required prescription, a designated caregiver – a…
Pointing to a “strong presumption in favor of open judicial proceedings,” Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office is asking a federal appeals court to reject arguments that two 19-year-olds should be able to remain anonymous in a challenge to a new state gun law. Bondi’s office Friday filed a 54-page brief urging the 11th U.S. Circuit…
Fairs, festivals, flea markets, haunted houses, beer dinners and more Through Nov. 3 Halloween Horror Nights Annual Halloween event with haunted houses, scare zones, shows and more. Nov. 3; Universal Studios, 6000 Universal Blvd.; $62.99-$599.99; 407-363-8000; universalorlando.com. Through Nov. 12 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Annual culinary festival brings 75 days of gourmet tastings…
Wednesday, Oct. 3 My Neighbor Totoro Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film about two young sisters who discover that the woods near their home are inhabited by strange, magical creatures. 7 pm; multiple locations; $13.31; fathomevents.com. Friday, Oct. 5 Sing Along With Mamma Mia! Sing along with the Abba songs during a screening of the film. Hosted…
Friday Oct. 5 Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA basketball. 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St; $14.25-$536.50; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com. Orlando Magic vs. Flamengo Pre-season NBA basketball. 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St; $14.25-$536.50; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com. Saturday Oct. 6 UCF Knights vs. SMU Mustangs College football. Spectrum Stadium, University of Central Florida;…
Painting, performance, video, installation, photography, cakefights and more Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens polasek.org Soul of Graffiti: Jan Kalàb, through Dec. 2; Contemporary Prague artist Jan Kalàb is known internationally for his innovative 3-D graffiti. Meet & Greet with Jan Kalàb; 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2; Meet the exhibiting artist from Prague during the…
Yes, Hamilton is coming – plus dozens more plays, shows and cabarets Athens Theatre athensdeland.com Sept. 28-Oct. 21 Jekyll & Hyde Musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gruesome tale about split personalities and repressed urges. ($24-$29) Nov. 29-Dec. 22 Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn Musical comedy about a love triangle between stage performers, featuring the hit holiday song…
Wednesday, Oct. 3 ASG, Telekinetic Yeti 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $12-$15. Bobby Koelble Band: A Tribute to Pat Metheny 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-636-9951. Eat to the Beat: Everclear Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista; included in admission; 407-824-4321.…
Universal Studios Florida is again overrun with gore-crazed shuffling hordes … and that’s just the guests at Halloween Horror Nights, the world’s top-rated haunted event. Opening-weekend buzz suggested that this year’s 1980s-influenced lineup is its best and busiest edition ever, so I set out to see firsthand if HHN28 really is that great and if…
Publix frees the beard: Publix made news last week when the supermarket chain announced it would reverse company policy and allow store employees to grow beards starting Sept. 29. For years, the Lakeland-based grocery chain has banned beards and long hair for male employees, though conservative upper-lip riders similar to the pencil mustache of founder…
Modern dance, ballet, opera, classical music and more Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Feb. 19, 2019 Formed on the cusp of the American civil rights movement, Alvin Ailey’s troupe of African American dancers have been telling stories of social change since 1958. Athletic and bold rather than willowy and delicate, the dancers embody power –…
Uada Eerily faceless Pacific Northwestern black metal legion materializes at Will’s with Imperial Triumphant, Panzerfaust and Von Nacht in tow. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Will’s Pub, $12-$15 Fozzy Wrestler/podcaster Chris Jericho’s heavy troupe brings pomp, circumstance and high drama power metal to the House of Blues. 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at House of Blues,…
Wednesday, Oct. 3 T.K. Kirkland 7 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $20; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com. Wednesday Open Words Poetry and spoken word open mic. 8:30 pm; Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-975-3364; austinscoffee.com. Thursday, Oct. 4 Darren Fleet & Just Nesh 7 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $20-$30; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com.…
THIS WEEK: Hell Fest It sounds like a cool death metal revival you might drive to Melbourne to attend, but it’s actually a quickie horror flick about a sneaky killer who uses Halloween as a cover to start offing the guests at a spooky amusement park. On second thought, forget what I said about Melbourne: This…
I’m a 62-year-old woman. I was married for 33 years and left five years ago. We hadn’t gotten along for years, but he never stopped wanting or valuing me for sex – in spite of treating me like a household appliance and cheating on me regularly. Not long after the marriage ended, I met a…
Meet Pebble (A412820)! This 6-year-old cutie arrived at Orange County Animal Services as a surrender because her owners could no longer care for her. She weighs in at approximately 16 pounds and has been waiting to find her new furever home at our shelter. Adoption fees are currently reduced to just $20 for both dogs…
