Central Florida Community Arts (Facebook | Website) has just announced the hiring of three newly created Vice President positions; Terrance Hunter will serve as the vice president of operations and education, Vicki Landon was named as the vice president of development and community affairs, and Justin Muchoney will be the new vice president of creative and production. […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Orlando
United Arts announces September Project Grant winners
United Arts of Central Florida has just released the names of the organizations that have been awarded its September cycle of Project Grants. Seventeen organizations were awarded grants in this cycle, totaling $27,000 in funds to support their projects, that range from cultural events to art therapy programs. The following copy was taken from a […]
Posted inAbout Bungalower, Events, Food & Drink, Ivanhoe Village, Quality of Life, Sponsored
Ivanhoe Village hosting “It Takes a Village” party on October 20
Ivanhoe Village will be hosting a fundraising party on October 20, from 7-10 p.m. at the Orlando Science Center. “It Takes A Village: A Night of Community” will feature light bites, drink specials, live music, selfie moments, a silent auction of local experiences, with vendors and reps from local Ivanhoe-based businesses. The evening will be […]
Posted inCollege Park, Coming and Going, Food & Drink
Jaber Orlando now closed.
Jaber Orlando (Facebook) has closed. The restaurant, which was located at 2611 Edgewater Drive [GMap], specialized in Mediterranean and Brazilian food and opened in 2019. The owners, the Jaber family, closed the College Park restaurant on September 4, taking to Instagram to share that due to contractual issues that, “… were beyond our power.” They […]
Posted inDowntown, Events, Pets
Peaceful Peacock hosting cat yoga event
UPDATE: The original post stated the yoga class would last 30 minutes but there seems to be some debate on that so we’ll let you contact the organizers yourselves if you’re interested! The team at Peaceful Peacock (Facebook | Website) will host a special cat yoga event with the help of The Kitty Beautiful: A […]
Posted inCollege Park, Events, Featured, Food & Drink
Taste of College Park taking place September 30
Editor’s Note: Our editor will be one of this year’s judges along with Jon Busdeker, co-host of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM. The Rotary Club of College Park is hosting their annual Taste of College Park event 6-9 p.m. Thursday, September 30, at the Dubsdread ballroom. This year’s event will feature food […]
Posted inDowntown, Events, Food & Drink, News
Come Out With Pride announces 2021 festival headliners
Come Out With Pride (Website) has announced that this year’s festival will be headlined by two RuPaul’s Drag Race alums, Gottmik from Season 13 and the current crowned queen of All Stars Season 6, Kylie Sonique Love. The annual pride celebration will return to in-person events this year with a massive festival at Lake Eola […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Parks, Quality of Life, Winter Park
Winter Park residents send city back to the drawing board following recent park improvements
The City of Winter Park recently renovated one of its local public parks for the first time in its 34 years of use but residents quickly put them on notice that the improvements weren’t up to their high standards. Phelps Park Playground, located at 1200 Phelps Avenue [GMap] was completely rebuilt and reopened to the […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Art and Culture, Buildings, Garden, News, South Eola
Orlando Museum of Art adding rooftop garden to new downtown venue
We told you HERE that Orlando Museum of Art was planning to open a second location in downtown Orlando and now it seems that they’re looking to add a rooftop sculpture garden into the mix. As first reported by Laura Kinsler of Growthspotter, museum director Aaron De Groft has convinced the Summa Development Group to […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Out Of Bounds, People
Art and History Museums – Maitland announce new resident artists for 2022
The Art and History Museums – Maitland (Facebook | Website) has just announced its new lineup for its Artists-in-Action (AiA) program for the 2021-2022 Season. The museum will host Leo Cordovi, Damon DeWitt, Audrey Hope, Mär Martinez, and MJ Torrecampo in its onsite studios, located at the A&H’s Maitland Art Center campus, from September 2021 through August 2022. During […]
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TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Click HERE to listen to the latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 which was recorded at Tabla Winter Park or catch up on one of […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 240 (Tabla Winter Park)
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts alone and do not reflect the official policy or position of Bungalower Media, our readers, or our advertisers. For the 240th episode, Jon and Brendan head over to the delicious and wonderful and fantastic Tabla Indian Restaurant, located on Park Avenue, Winter […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Featured, Food & Drink, People
Grill’s Seafood owner says, “God told me not to take this vaccine.” Won’t force employees to get vaccinated
UPDATE: Penovich added the following statement on our social media concerning our coverage. “@orlandobungalower this is Joe Penovich owner of Grills Restaurants. Thank you for the post. (The actual letter to my employees may help clarify some things). I do believe in God and as a follower of Jesus Christ I believe we can hear […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Thornton Park
New tea shop opening in Thornton Park this weekend
California-based RareTea (Instagram | Website) has moved into Thornton Park at 12 N. Summerlin Avenue [GMap] right by Jinya Ramen Bar and Artifact Candle Foundry. The shop features a variety of innovative tea beverages and will be adding some baked goods prepared by a secret local baker in the near future as well. The drinks […]
Posted inFeatured, News, Orlando, Quality of Life
AdventHealth returns to normal operations
AdventHealth Central Florida has announced a return to normal operations following a marked downward slope this week in hospitalized COVID-19-positive patients. The number of patients in AdventHealth care is currently sitting at roughly 850 people, so the hospital system has transitioned to normal operations or “Green Status.” “I think it’s really important our patients understand […]