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NEA Awards Orlando $50K Our Town Grant

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced Thursday, the City of Orlando is one of 80 Our Town grant recipients and will receive $50,000 towards a revitalization project of Loch Haven Park to further solidify the area as a regional cultural arts destination.

Paint and Party at Canvas and Cheers

Even those with two left hands will have a blast and create their very own masterpiece under 2-1/2 hours.

Blaine the Mono Delivers the Alternative

For Central Florida’s hard alternative base, the plans are penciled in as Dollface, Fine Lady Mustache, The Dropa Stone, and Blaine the Mono are about to take it to you.

Jacobs Takes the Stage in Musical at the Garden Theatre

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs will take to the stage of The Garden Theater on Saturday night, along with a cast of 60, to perform in The Music Man.

Cappies Review: Ocoee High School: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To The Forum

A comedy, a musical, and set in ancient Roman times? A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum promises all of that and more. What more could anyone want from a show?

Orlando Ballet School Students: Big Winners At Youth America Grand Prix

The Orlando Ballet School, considered one of the greatest training academies in the world, had an extremely successful week at the Youth America Grand Prix International Student Ballet and Contemporary Dance competition in New York City, April 22-28.

SeaWorld Piques Interest of Guests with Antarctica

SeaWorld Orlando has announced a few details on their biggest-ever attraction expansion, Antarctica - Empire of the Penguin, opening spring 2013.

Orlando Ballet Presents: Swans Black and White

After an exhilarating season filled with vampires, mad scientists and an edgy battle between the sexes, the Orlando Ballet continues to push the envelope with a new twist on a classical favorite.

Dirty White Boy: “The Foreigner” visits Winter Garden

With plans to establish a KKK headquarters deep in the heart of the South, Owen refreshed resistance but refused to flee without a fight… on the brink of a battle, a song collides.

Theatre South brings professional theatre to Dr. Phillips

Southwest Orlando residents no longer need to travel downtown to see shows and take classes from professional artists.

Orlando Ballet Mix it up with Cirque du Soleil

Supported by the direction of Orlando Ballet’s Robert Hill and La Nouba’s Daniel Ross, this one of a kind presentation succeeded on all levels. My only complaint, why ONLY once a year?

Orlando Chili Cook-Off Huge Success

The 3rd Annual Orlando Chili Cook-Off attracted over 10,000 chili lovers and raised more than $28,000 for four deserving charities.

Dr. Sun’s Monument Unveiled at Orlando Chinatown

A monument of revered revolutionary leader and Founding Father of contemporary China, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, was unveiled at Orlando Chinatown on West Colonial Drive, on Monday.

Bike Week Kicks Off in Daytona, Safety Top Priority

More than 500,000 people are expected to be in Daytona for Bike Week and authorities say, safety for riders and motorists is a top priority.

Disney Fantasy Sails into Port Canaveral Amidst Fanfare

Just before day-break Tuesday, the Disney Fantasy sailed into Port Canaveral to much fanfare and fireworks.

Roberto Clemente Exhibit Crosses Cultural, Language Barriers

A special feature in the Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente exhibition at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando, demonstrates that the impact of Clemente’s life crosses cultural and language barriers – even 40 years after his death.

Amway Center Killing It, Despite Pissing Off Community

Over a two-day run, Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour created history at the Amway Center by setting a new record as highest-grossing event, $2,217,575, previously held by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®.

Disney Celebrates Leap Year with ‘One More Disney Day’

In honor of the 2012 Leap Year, Walt Disney World is celebrating 'One More Disney Day' by keeping the Magic Kingdom Park open for 24 hours straight.

NBA All Stars: Orlando Brings Magic to the World

Though not as significant as landing on the moon, hosting the NBA All Star game is one giant step for Orlando the Beautiful.

NBA All Stars Representing O’Town

City Beautiful recognizes the efforts, commitment, and distinctive sponsors who are making this weekend a successful one.

NBA All Star: Jane Layne Events

Though the Big Game does not begin until Sunday evening, Erica and team controlled the tip seamlessly, proving once again that she truly is “a dynamic planning powerhouse.”

Whitney Houston: Time for the Truth

Are we ready to start telling the truth now? We enable the drug habits (both illicit and prescription) and when he/she/they die we are “shocked” and seek to blame the enablers while not recognizing them when we pass the mirror.

NBA All Stars: “It’s Good to be the King”

Over the week I’ll highlight local organizations and companies providing luxurious pampering to the celebrities and athletes visiting our city. Through pictures and comment, you will become part of the experience.

The Bikinis, A New Musical Beach Party: Nice Shoes

Though a musical journey, time and space became unraveled and oftentimes found itself knotted like an M. C. Escher illustration. Which hand was drawing which?

RiRi Hosts Early B’Day Bash

Although she won't turn 24 years until next Monday, Barbadian pop star Rihanna, celebrated her birthday early with a Caribbean-style party at the Hearst Mansion in Beverly Hills Monday night.

Not Much to Do?

A few weeks ago I talked to several people. I was surprised when all of them said “There is nothing to do around here.” I gathered they meant that there was nothing to do around the Central Florida area.

Battle of the Sexes III, Sensuality and Delicacy Entwine

Seeking an extraordinary pageantry of power, control, and attitude? Orlando Ballet’s Battle of the Sexes III delivers this and much more.

Daytona, Miami Beach Among Trashiest Spring Break Destinations

Florida has five of the top ten Trashiest Spring break destinations, according to a just released ranking by coedmagazine.com.

Orlando Ballet’s Battle of the Sexes III

Energetically, Artistic Director, Robert Hill, effectively transfers his unconventional interpretations of dance and ballet, bringing Hegel’s dialectic full circle.

Police: Don Cornelius, Soul Train Creator, Commits Suicide

Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," was found dead Wednesday morning of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, at his Los Angeles home, police said. He was 75.