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Sam Torres–An Aspiring Filmmaker Discusses his First Documentary

Sam Torres–An Aspiring Filmmaker Discusses his First Documentary

This is the first in a series of interviews I’m going to publish about local, emerging talent. I’m looking to highlight creative types—artists, writers, and filmmakers—who have a lot to offer Orlando. If you know of anyone who deserves a closer look, shoot me an e-mail to let me know. The following interview features UCF more »

A Sampling of Cultural Events Around Orlando

This week I have been busy taking care of out-of-town guests, so I’ve collected some information about upcoming cultural events around Orlando. Hopefully we can all check some of these out! “Elegant Enigmas”: The Orlando Museum of Art features works from eccentric writer and illustrator Edward Gorey from August 13 to October 31.  All of more »

Patti Smith’s ‘Just Kids’

Patti Smith’s ‘Just Kids’

By all means, rush to the library or bookstore and get yourself a copy of Patti Smith’s memoir Just Kids.  Long before she was dubbed the “godmother of punk,” Smith spent years climbing her way to success in New York with renowned photographer Robert Mapplethorpe—her sometimes-lover, muse, and confidante.  Before Mapplethorpe’s death, Smith promised him more »

‘Man and the Machine’ Exhibit

‘Man and the Machine’ Exhibit

Although ‘Man and the Machine’ nears the end of it’s run at Rollins College’s Cornell Fine Arts Museum, you have until August 8 to check it out, and I highly suggest doing so.

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