Edward Sharpe and the zero-tolerance for animal cruelty
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros announced a collaboration with PETA to contribute to the backlash against SeaWorld after seeing the controversial documentary Blackfish. The band is donating their new song “If I Were Free” off their self-titled, third album released in July, which has the appropriate lyrics, “Minding our reflections at the bottom of…
Total request live? Check out Ray Brazen tonight at Sandwich Bar
Anyone who caught last month’s Feedback likely saw that I issued a somewhat formal request for local musician Ray Brazen to perform again at Sandwich Bar’s Smiths tribute night, Everyday Is Like Monday, after I missed his initial performance because of a schedule conflict. And whaddaya know – he didn’t even stop to cringe at…
Photo Gallery: Pinupalooza 2013 Pin-Up Convention at International Palms Resort
Last Saturday (September 7, 2013), the 2nd annual Pinupalooza convention drew an eye-catching combination of WWII-era calendar models and neo-burlesque punks to I-Drive’s International Palms Resort for an all-day celebration of and pin-up art and classic strip-tease. Pinupalooza was produced by Green Mustard Entertainment, best known for their anime conventions. The event attracted over 350…
For Reels Sunday Roundup — Sept 8th, 2013
News, links, etc: -Miyazaki explains his retirement from feature films, though it sounds like he’ll be kicking around the studio until he can’t move anymore, hopefully working on new short films (and hopefully showing those short films outside of the Ghibli Museum so I don’t have to watch awful handheld cellphone camera bootlegs of them…
Want Kurt Sutter and the Sons of Anarchy to invade Orlando?
This is a bit of a tricky, hard to control contest that Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter is doing for the season 6 premier, but the reward is pretty sweet for one lucky winner. Says Sutter: If we increase our SONS OF ANARCHY season 6 premier numbers by any percentage in the key demos, myself and…
Bigotry in cosplay: One million unshaven Captain Americas can be dead-ass wrong
Um, no. I don’t understand the zeal some folks have for surrounding themselves with people who are exactly like them. Sure, it’s nice if your friends share your basic values. But utter demographic homogeneity? That sounds like a surefire ticket to terminal boredom – especially if you’re a straight white guy who seeks the exclusive…
Uncle Lou stars in a musical at his entertainment hall
Is Orlando ready for Uncle Lou’s, the musical? A cryptic event cropped up on Facebook that advertises a game of Bingo with a musical debuted in the middle, starring Uncle Lou and featuring the directorial and, I’m assuming, writing talents of the Lister sisters and a supporting cast that promises a cross-dressing Jessica Earley. If…
Tideup release dreamy, creamy single
Tideup, Orlando’s electro-dreamsicle duo of Ben Guzman and Noelle Indovino, recently released a new single from their upcoming album entitled “A Dance In The Dark.” The track evokes feelings polar opposite of Bjork’s 2000 film of a similar name, thankfully. That movie makes me want to kill myself – beautiful as it is. The two…
Park Ave CDs celebrates cassettes this Saturday with tons of CONTESTS!
It might not get the hype that Record Store Day inspires each year, but International Cassette Store Day is Saturday, Sept. 7, and Park Ave CDs is throwing a pretty awesome party that’s not looking to be just nostalgic but to also revive and celebrate cassettes. In addition to the Cassette Store Day special releases,…
Could this be the end of prison privatization?
… Well, probably not. But it’s at least a start. Citing the egregious abuses of corporations – like the GEO Group, which is headquartered in Florida – ColorOfChange and Grassroots Leadership launched a campaign today that aims to encourage investors to divest from the private prison behemoths. The campaign comes at an interesting time for…
Wish Will’s Pub a ‘Happy Birthday’ this Saturday
Will’s Pub has endured in Orlando where other bars and venues have failed, surviving relocation and a pause in service, most likely due to a devoted clientele who cherishes the venue for how the bar embraces local music, adopts shows other clubs reject and perhaps most simply, keeps things cheap every Monday for Low Dough.…
Not sick of the James Franco-Seth Rogen-Jonah Hill show yet? “This Is the End” is coming backing to theaters on Friday
In case the Comedy Central Roast of James Franco only whet your appetite for some more steamy hot Franco-Rogan-Hill action, Sony is re-releasing its hit summer comedy This it the End in 2,000 theaters this weekend. It’ll be at pretty much every Orlando multiplex again beginning Friday (but a few will have Thursday showings too in…
Textgate is no LOLing matter
Readers weigh in on State Attorney’s decision to issue minor fines to County Commission
Movies opening in Orlando
What’s playing on screens around town: ‘Riddick,’ ‘The Grandmaster’
Avalon Gallery hosts a celebration of the late John Cage
‘Silence 101’ marks the 101st birthday of the composer who won’t go silently
Kissaway Trail combines Arcade Fire’s expansiveness and Flaming Lips’ bliss
Album review: The Kissaway Trail’s ‘Breach’
Nine notable moments in Urban Rethink history
A few of our favorite –thinks
Remix: a fresh take on a classic cocktail
This month, the fuzzy navel
P Is for Pie Bake Shop, Hamilton’s Kitchen, Lahore Grill, NOPA Grill, California Grill and more
Tip Jar: local food news
His Electro Blue Voice delivers one of the most eye-popping debuts in ages
Album review: His Electro Blue Voice’s ‘Ruthless Sperm’
48 Hour Film Project returns to Orlando
Local filmmakers race the clock for a chance to win money and exposure at Cannes Film Fest
Venues stop the downtown nightlife ordinance from crushing Orlando’s music scene … for now
Thankfully, the smothering bureacracy and gross inequity of the controversial new downtown nightlife ordinance (“The hangover,” May 28) came out in City Council on Aug. 26. Of particular interest to the city’s music culture is the ordinance’s threat to small live venues (under 1,100-person occupancy), the details of which only surfaced the week before. The…
The Icarus Line are back like a band of banshees
Album review: The Icarus Line’s ‘Slave Vows’
A modest proposal: Let Orange County taxpayers be investors in soccer
Commissioner Pete Clarke’s idea could revolutionize sports stadium funding nationwide – but it probably won’t
Matilda’s on Park has promise, but …
Improvements are needed if they’re going to break the jinx on their locale
Textgate fizzles to a close with gentle slaps on the wrist
State Attorney Jeff Ashton bumbled his way through a press conference that showed just how little officials care about county commission’s brazen acts
‘Renoir’ offers a rare glimpse into lives of famous father and son
Florida Film Festival standout is back at Enzian this week
Savage Love
Settle this for us, Dan. Which is the bigger ask: a one-time, once-in-a-lifetime threesome or regular (and pretty damn elaborate) bondage sessions? Ruling On Private Enquiry Required Let me guess: Your partner is into bondage, and you’re not. But you’ve been doing the hard work of tying him/her up for months, years or decades ……
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19) “No regrets? Really?” asks author Richard Power. “I have regrets. They are sacred to me. They inform my character. They bear witness to my evolution. Glimpses of lost love and treasure are held inside of them; like small beautiful creatures suspended in amber.” I think you can see where this horoscope…
Urban ReThink closes its doors
The co-working and cultural-event space is gone, but parts of the mission may continue
Where to drink and party in Orlando this week
Our picks for drinking, nightlife and parties
Two “Escape From Tomorrow” posters paint a grim picture of Disney World
Randy Moore’s Escape from Tomorrow — the film surreptitiously filmed inside of Walt Disney World’s various theme parks and resorts — isn’t messing around when it comes to its Disney iconography, is it? The film has been courting controversy since it premiered earlier this year at Sundance with its sensational production story, creating a buzz…
Orlando City Soccer heads to USL pro championship
For the second time in three years, the Orlando City Lions will compete in the USL pro soccer championship. It was during their inaugural season back in 2011 when the Lions clinched champ status by winning a bout against the Harrisburg City Islanders. This time around the Lions, a No. 2 seed coming into the…
Exclusive: County voters divided on soccer stadium, overwhelmingly want to overhaul the state’s tourism tax law, poll finds
Artist’s rendering of the proposed Orlando City Soccer stadium. On Friday the Sentinel reported on a poll on the “textgate” scandal, commissioned by the progressive group Organize Now. The Kitchens Group’s survey of likely primary voters—in other words, people who vote in every single election, come hell or high water—found strong support for the paid sick leave referendum…
‘Electric Peace’ reveals how Rick Rubin altered the rock trajectory of the Cult
Album review: The Cult’s ‘Electric Piece’
On sale this week: 3OH!3 at House of Blues
photo by Pamela Littky On sale: Friday, Sept. 6 3OH!3 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 House of Blues Downtown Disney West Side, Lake Buena Vista 407-934-2583 hob.com $20-$23 Down the road: Steely Dan, Sept. 11 at Hard Rock Live Pepper, Sept. 12 at House of Blues Mumford & Sons, Sept.…
Crazy Craigslist thread in musical instrument sale section illustrates why buyers should always beware
Years ago, I had a friend who was obsessed with Craigslist. Not for the absurd or campy missed connections. Not for rental homes. Not for the free stuff. Like most musicians I know, he was so heavily involved in Craigslist exclusively for the By owner – musical instruments category. This was like having access to…
The Short Stack: Round and Round We Go
My Happy End Dir: Milen Vitanov Runtime: 5m We finally find out why dogs run around in circles to chase their own tails in this charming hand drawn/stop motion animation hybrid about a dog and his new best friend. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laxDRy9W8EM **** Record Dir: Wriggles & Robbins Runtime: 2:30 So a lot of us live our…
You can’t bite City Hall: Well, today you can (FREE BBQ!)
Who’s your Buddy? Buddy Dyer is, of course. He’s the kinda guy who isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves and dive into a tray of barbecue, either. PROOF: Today, in support of Sonny’s BBQ’s Dine Out initiative to fight childhood hunger, Mayor Dyer will join the service line to hand out free barbecue lunches…
