BUNGALOWER’S TOP 11 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR AUGUST 13-15
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage of in the safety of your home. Remember, you can always visit the complete...
View ArticleRobert Hill steps away from Orlando Ballet
Orlando Ballet (Website) has just announced that Artistic Director Robert Hill has resigned. Hill danced with American Ballet Theatre until he was 41 before taking a year off to be a guest dancer in...
View ArticleEnzian screening Godzilla classic “Destroy All Monsters” on August 29
Enzian Theater will be hosting a special screening of 1968 classic “Destroy All Monsters” as part of its ongoing Peanut Butter Matinee family film series. The film was directed by the original...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Weird and wonderful sights from MegaCon 2021
Our friend Brian Carlson (Website), who you may recall from his ongoing “11 Questions” photo-interview series here on Bungalower.com, went to MegaCon 2021 this weekend, and brought his camera with...
View ArticleWhiskey Lou’s adding fried chicken and going smoke free
Itsa Chicken (Instagram | Website) will be taking over the kitchen at longtime Orlando watering hole, Whiskey Lou’s Lounge, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. A new mural is being...
View ArticleOrlando Museum of Art temporarily closed through mid-September for minor...
The Orlando Museum of Art (Facebook | Website) has announced that it will be temporarily closed for an impromptu “summer break.” The museum will be closed from Monday, August 16 through September 24...
View ArticleCar crash takes out historic clock by former Sentinel headquarters
The historic 13-foot clock by the former home of the Orlando Sentinel in downtown Orlando was destroyed in a car crash early in the morning of Monday, August 16. Just after 6 a.m. Monday morning, a...
View ArticleFlorida Film Festival accepting entries for 2022 lineup
Entries are now being accepted for the 31st Annual Florida Film Festival, taking place April 8-17, 2022. Qualified filmmakers can submit their entries HERE through November 26, 2021. The categories...
View ArticleJoshua Vickery announces departure from CFCArts
Joshua Vickery, the founder of CFCArts (Facebook | Website), has announced his departure from the popular arts organization. Vickery announced via a prepared statement, included at the bottom of this...
View ArticleWUCF names Jennifer Cook as interim executive director
After serving five years with WUCF (Website), Phil Hoffman has stepped down as the executive director. Taking his place is Jennifer Cook as interim executive director, who has worked with WUCF TV...
View ArticleOCLS to open new branches in Horizon West and Lake Nona
The Orange County Library System’s Board of Trustees just agreed to pursue a plan with the City of Orlando and Orange County to open two new library branches and they have their eyes set on Horizon...
View ArticleOrange County Library System September 2021 event roundup
PROMO: The Orange County Library System (Facebook | Website) has announced its event programming for the month of August 2021. This post uses copy that was written by a third party, because, lazy...
View ArticleCreative City Project launching festival early with interactive “Joybox”
The Creative City Project is preparing for its upcoming three-day art festival, Immerse, this October but rather than keep us all waiting, they will be launching an early activation that’s all about...
View ArticleDine like a Peruvian at this upcoming event
The folks behind the annual cultural festival series, FusionFest (Facebook | Website), host a monthly foodie series centered on exploring the tastes, sights, sounds, and mindsets of different cultures...
View ArticleNew theatrical space opening in Ivanhoe Village
Local playwright/director Donald Rupe’s fledgling non-profit Renaissance Theatre Company (Website) has secured a new home in Ivanhoe Village in a warehouse that most recently was used as rehearsal...
View ArticleTimucua Arts Foundation to celebrate 1000th concert this week
The Timucua Arts Foundation (Facebook | Website) will host its 1000th concert on Saturday, August 28 at 7 p.m. at their SoDo concert venue. Timucua was launched by former Cirque du Soleil music...
View ArticleEnzian brings back Cat Video Festival
Enzian Theater (Website) is bringing back the ever-popular Cat Video Festival event on Sunday, September 12. The event will feature a series of the best internet cat videos of the year, alongside some...
View ArticleWPRK relaunches popular concert series
College radio station WPRK 91.5 FM (Facebook |Website), which once operated in Rollins College’s basement, is bringing back a popular concert series next month. The bi-weekly WPRK Comes Alive series...
View ArticleErykah Badu coming to Orlando this November
Award-winning songstress and cultural phenom Eryka Badu will be coming to Orlando on November 13. The soul singer will be accompanied by special guests Goodie Mob and Scarface and will perform at...
View ArticleCall for Artists: Trash 2 Trends 2021 fashion show
Keep Orlando Beautiful (Website) is seeking local fashion designers and artists to create fashionable looks made from materials that would otherwise be headed to the landfill or recycling facility....
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