This weekend marks the final performances of “Assassins” and “Sonnets For An Old Century” at Mad Cow Theatre in downtown Orlando. Later this month, “Major Barbara” and “Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue” take the stage to wrap up the 2007-2008 season. The 2008-2009 season begins in September, and season tickets are available for purchase.
My wife and […]

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“Remember treasure hunts? Here’s one that’s good for adults, families and people of all ages.”
Those are the words of the Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs office regarding the Public Art Treasure Caches they have hidden near pieces of public art all around Orange County. These Caches have been hidden in an effort to let […]

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Have you ever heard of the Red Chair Project?
If you don’t live in Orlando, probably not. And even if you do, it’s not very likely.
The Red Chair Project is a public service designed to increase participation in the Central Florida arts and cultural community by providing methods to increase ticket sales, increase arts education opportunities […]

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Today, I’m going to dive into the first category of the “America’s Favorite Cities” survey. As I mentioned yesterday, I’m hoping to help pull Orlando out of the bottom ranks in categories other than “family vacation” and “weather”. In that goal, there’s no better place to start than today’s category, “Food / Dining”.
Destination restaurants
Big-name restaurants […]

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Last year, Travelandleisure.com and CNN Headline News polled travelers and residents on what they liked (and didn’t like) about 25 top urban destinations in the U.S. With nearly 60,000 responses, America’s Favorite Cities were ranked on their dining, shopping, culture, nightlife, people, and more. Orlando, which scored relatively poor in most categories, fared well in […]

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If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this weekend, plan a trip to The Orange County Regional History Center. Since January, The History Center has had two exhibits that people of all ages, but especially kids, would love to see.

“Kid Stuff: Great Toys from Our Childhood” features toys from the past 50 […]

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