Star Trek’s Michael Dorn to star in Shakespeare Theater’s “Antony and Cleopatra”
The Orlando Shakespeare Theater has announced that Michael Dorn will be starring as Antony in an upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. Dorn is best known for his starring...
View ArticleWeird Alert: Brian Feldman wants to call your phone
Performance artist Brian Feldman (Facebook | Website) will be performing an upcoming piece via a pay phone on December 24 at 9 p.m., called Rent This Phone. Feldman will be calling 42 people and...
View ArticleWin Holiday Giveaway Package for Loch Haven Park cultural entities
Five of the cultural institutions that call Loch Haven Park home are giving away an “Ultimate Holiday Giveaway” package valued at over $700. The prize pack includes the following: Orlando Science...
View ArticleLocal artwork installed at Florida Hospital SunRail station
A Call for Artists went out in December, 2014 for public art proposals to be installed at the Florida Hospital SunRail platform. More on that HERE. The project was awarded to local artist Martha Lent...
View ArticleMills 50 District receives Mayor’s Matching Grant to install bike-shaped bike...
The City announced the latest recipients of their Mayor’s Matching Grant cycle on December 11, which we wrote about HERE. One of those finalists was the Mills 50 Main Street District which received...
View ArticleThornton Park is decking their storm drains
PHOTO OF KRISTA HAMBY BY THORNTON PARK DISTRICT The Thornton Park Main Street program has hired artists to kick off their own Only Rain Down the Drain campaign, following in the steps of sister...
View ArticleArts advocate Leena Buchy has passed away
After a long fight with cancer, Orlando arts advocate Leena Buchy, has passed away. Shanon Larimer, Chairman of the Board for the Downtown Arts District, issued the following statement: “It is with a...
View ArticleMennello to host new exhibit, “Bo Bartlett: American Artist,” in January
IMAGE CRED: Bo Bartlett, Halloween, 2016, oil on linen, 82 x 100 inches. Courtesy Ameringer | McEnery | Yohe, New York. The Mennello Museum of American Art (Facebook | Website) will be hosting a new...
View ArticleOrlando Fringe Mini-Fest releases show list
As we announced in September, the Orlando International Fringe Festival (Facebook | Website) will be hosting a new winter mini-festival this January. The Orlando Fringe Mini-Fest will run for one...
View ArticleEtsy Roundup: 14 local vendors for tardy gift buyers
IMAGE VIA HELLO HAPPY PLANTS If you realized last week that you forgot to do some holiday shopping for a loved one, who happens to be entirely forgettable, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of some...
View ArticleJoysticks Arcade Lounge ramping up for January opening
After two years of hard work, Joysticks Arcade Lounge and Retro Bar (Facebook) will soon be opening at it’s new home on the second floor of 69 E. Pine Street [Gmap]. We first wrote about Joysticks back...
View ArticleSupport Bungalower, purchase your Neighbor-Hoody today
We have a new item in our online shop right now, and we love it. Our “Neighbor-Hoody” is made with an extremely comfortable tri-blend material that won’t shrink. It’s lightweight and perfect for...
View ArticleThe District: January event preview
The District is a reoccurring series, hosted by our partners at Studio 17 TV (Facebook | Instagram| Website), that operates as your guide to what’s happening in the City Beautiful. Each month,...
View ArticleUnited Arts to host Arts For All festival on February 4
SPONSORED: United Arts of Central Florida (Facebook | Website) will be hosting “Arts For All Day,” a community open house of arts and cultural organizations throughout the region. The new arts festival...
View ArticleThe District: Orlando Drink and Draw at Wally’s
The Drinkers, 1890 – Vincent Van Gogh Local artist Thomas Thorspecken of arts and culture site Analog Artist Digital World (Website) hosts a regular meetup of local illustrators, designers, and...
View ArticleCool Job Alert: Executive Director of Orlando Fringe Theater Festival
Following the exit of current Executive Director, George Wallace, the Orlando Fringe Theater Festival (Website), will soon begin interviewing his possible replacements. Under Wallace’s guidance, the...
View ArticleCould Parramore become Orlando’s next arts district?
By Jon Busdeker West Art District, a sprawling complex on Central Boulevard between Orange Blossom Trail and Westmoreland Drive, is expected to open within the next few weeks. The 45,000 SF arts space...
View ArticleLocal merchant launches mobile retail boutique
PHOTO VIA GYPSET FACEBOOK PAGE A local artist, Samantha Lynch, has launched a handcrafted jewelry line called Gypset (Website). Lynch has been selling her wares online and wholesale to local boutiques...
View ArticleDinosaurs have invaded Leu Gardens
Editor’s Note: Bungalower is a proud media sponsor of this event. SPONSORED: Leu Gardens has installed a series of life-size dinosaur sculptures throughout their campus, ranging in size from 14...
View ArticleOMA hosts opening reception for spring exhibition on January 20
George Bellows, The Teamster, 1916 Oil on canvas 34 x 44 inches 43 1/4 x 53 5/8 x 2 3/4 inches (framed) Collection of the Farnsworth Art Museum, Bequest of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Noyce Image courtesy of the...
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