This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.”
Click HERE to listen to Episode 356 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, which was recorded at The Castle Irish Pub in College Park over more than a few pints of Guinness.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Downtown Orlando just released a schedule of amazing holiday programming that you should definitely check out, including “snow” at Lake Eola, a weekly holiday market, outdoor movies, and more.
- Orlando City is hosting an FC Series match in January against Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and here’s hoping we win this time.
- Orlando City Hall is bringing back the holiday drone show this year at Lake Eola.
- Dr. Phillips Center is opening a new live music venue downtown and they’ve got a whole lineup of musicians you may want to check out.
- ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is looking for Orlando families to be on their reality TV series. Renters can apply this year too.
- Seattle’s storied Prioshky Piroshky bakery is coming to town in January and they’re taking preorders. Anthony Bourdain was allegedly addicted to their goodies.
- Make your morning news even more palatable with a cup of Bungalower Blend coffee from our friends at Lobos Coffee Roasters in Audubon Park.
- “Extremely rare white alligator is born at Florida’s Gatorland reptile park.” – 90.7 WMFE
- “23 Christmas bucket list activities to do in Orlando this holiday season.” – Orlando Weekly
- “OnePulse must pay the state back $394,321 in grant money for scrapped museum project.” – Orlando Weekly
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Florida’s citrus industry begins recovery after Ian, makes progress against greening distance.” – 90.7 WMFE
- “No longer hidden from history, the story of Arthur Henry.” – 90.7 WMFE
- “Scenes from the 71st Annual Winter Park Christmas Parade.” – the 32789
- “Camping World Stadium announces December bowl game lineup.” – Bungalower
- “Cool Job Alert: Executive Director of City District Main Street.” – Bungalower
- “Former B. Nice owner taking over Ann Teague’s in downtown Orlando.” – Bungalower
- “Gentry’s BBQ is now Proud Souls BBQ and Provisions.” – Bungalower
- “Local distillery releases Krampus–themed rye.” – Bungalower
- “A gigantic hole just opened up in the sun.” – The Byte
- “Brightline adds more roundtrips between Orlando and Miami.” – Jacksonville Business Journal
- “Neighborhood-led nonprofit rehabs West Lakes houses for residents.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Orlando airport seeks to break promise to protect a lake ‘forever’ as critics fear a development ploy.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Rebuilding Parramore: Orlando renovates historic home to invigorate Black community.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “School cellphone ban in Orange brings ‘remarkable change,’ educators say. Students miss them at lunch.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Japanese fast-casual teppanyaki chain Pepper Lunch to open Orlando locations.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Next Grand Theft Auto will feature ‘Florida Man,’ alligators in Walmarts, and car-top twerking.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Winter Park Commons, Ravaudage incentives and Seven Oaks construction.” – Winter Park Voice
- “House of the Day: 3/3.5 Delaney Park pool home asking $799,000.”
- “House of the Day: College Park duplex asking $595,000.”
- “House of the Day: 2/1 Historic bungalow asking $399,000.”
- “Design Miami 2023: Previewing 5 top attractions.” – Azure
- “America is aging into a housing crisis for older adults.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “The tiny NYC community forgotten for decades.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “The world’s fastest-sinking megacity has one last chance to save itself.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Shopehomes offer living above micro-retail.” – CNU
- “Where you live is as important as what you eat.” – Wired
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 12/11: Audubon Park Community Market (Audubon Park)
- Monday 12/11: “The Boy and the Heron” at Enzian Theater (Maitland)
- Monday 12/11: Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (Parramore)
- Tuesday 12/12: Bungalower Drag Bingo and Music Video Dance Party (Baldwin Park)
- Tuesday 12/12: Tim Murray and Michael Henry (Church Street)
- Wednesday 12/13: Homeless Persons Memorial Service (Downtown)
- Wednesday 12/13: Pentatonix (Parramore)
- Wednesday 12/13: Sarah Brightman – A Christmas Symphony (Downtown)
- Thursday 12/14: Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine and Art Walk (Thornton Park)
- Friday 12/15: 6th Annual Florida Showcase Opening Night – SNAP! (South Eola)
- Friday 12/15: Deck the Milk Jingle Ride (Milk District)
- Friday 12/15: Holiday Movies in the Park – “Elf” (Downtown)
- Friday 12/15: Jake Paul vs. Andre August (Out of Bounds)
- Friday 12/15: Parking Lot Party at Infusion Tea (College Park)