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 374 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, which was recorded at Delaney’s Tavern in the SoDo District with the Main Street’s executive director Misty Heath, to chat about the upcoming SoDo After Dark event on 4/20 featuring the amazing The Sh-Booms.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- It’s official, an election has been called to replace Regina Hill in District 5.
- Mayor Dyer’s office shared an update on the Pulse memorial engagement process, insisting they’ll be transparent and inclusive as they move forward.
- Kaya Filipino in Mills 50 was named a James Beard Award finalist. We totally get why.
- The City of Orlando just celebrated the completion of roadway improvements in the Packing District development. But road closures in other parts of the city, including The Milk District, have some local businesses up in arms.
- Winter Park-based distillery and blending house, Forward/Slash, is hosting a weekend-long derby/cinco party that you won’t want to miss out on. Bungalower Buddies can unlock some fun perks if they show their keychains.
- Visit Orlando convinced Orlando’s Poet Laureate to write a poem about meetings and conventions in honor of Global Meetings Industry Day (which is apparently a thing) and it’s actually really great. Check out the video. It says a lot about Welcome’s skills and more so about Visit Orlando’s taste in theming.
- Famous dog-loving hunky influencer Lee Asher is coming to town and we’re not sure we can handle it.
- “Ricky Ly stages fundraiser for World Central Kitchen, Corks + Forks returns and more food events in Orlando.” – Orlando Weekly
- “X-Men ’97’s creator opens up about how Pulse and other real-world tragedies inspired the latest episode.” – OUT
- “Visit Orlando spends $600,000 on Taylor Swift ad.” – Orlando Sentinel
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Ask Bungalower: What’s this Oh Hey Cafe thing on Lee Road all about?” – Bungalower
- “Bungalower and Cookies hosting special 4/20 edition of YogaHigh.” – Bungalower
- “Some residents don’t get the appeal of peacocks in Wadeview Park.” – Bungalower
- “Floridians battle 5th highest inflation rate in the nation.” – FOX 13
- “Raccoons dying in droves in Orlando Milk District neighborhood.” – FOX 35
- “A generational tug-of-war is hampering the housing market — and limiting buyers’ options.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Team Market Group buys more Mills 50 property.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Dancer-choreographer Clymene Aldinger left for NYC over a decade ago, but her work retains a deep Orlando connection.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Orlando teen scientist develops innovative answer to global honeybee crisis.” – Spectrum
- “Four years later, Florida’s rescued coral thriving on SeaWorld’s ‘Noah’s Ark’.” – WLRN
- “A French “truck museum” travels the world in style.” – Azure
- “Amid tourism surge, Oaxaca residents resist Disneylandization.” – CityLab
- “An ode to the Northeast Corridor, the rail line that keeps Amtrak alive.” – CityLab
- “These US cities benefited most from solar eclipse tourism.” – CityLab
- “Three dimensions of affordability.” – CNU
- “A placemaking strategy for creating “village life” in Delray Beach.” – Social Life Project
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 4/15: Kaleigh Baker at Lil Indies (Mills 50)
- Tuesday 4/16: Don Soledad Trio (Downtown)
- Wednesday 4/17: Fairview Live at The Abbey (South Eola)
- Wednesday 4/17: Jeffrey Lewis and The Voltage at The Space Station (College Park)
- Wednesday 4/17: Trash 2 Trends (Downtown)
- Thursday 4/18: Benny The Butcher at The Beacham (Downtown)
- Thursday 4/18: Corks and Forks (Maitland)
- Friday 4/19: Amy Sedaris at The Plaza Theatre (Milk District)
- Friday 4/19: An Evening with Natasha Lyonne and Clea Duvall (Out of Bounds)
- Friday 4/19: Orlando Pride vs. San Diego Wave FC (Parramore)
- Friday 4/19: Ron White at Hard Rock Cafe (Out of Bounds)