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 401, which was recorded at the new chef’s table experience at East End Market, The Neighbors, to try their popular seasonal offerings.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Dr. Phillips Center management is suing a donor for not paying what they agreed to pay, but the foundation in question says they didn’t get what was promised.
- Tony Hawk is coming to Orlando Museum of Art to chat about the latest exhibit, which features photographs of him as a young skater.
- Live Nation is taking the helm of the new entertainment venue coming to Orlando Magic’s Westcourt development in Parramore.
- Come Out With Pride celebrated its 20th anniversary this past weekend with the biggest parade it’s ever hosted and our friend Pascal Fouquet was there with his camera to take some amazing photos. Check them out online.
- Vans Warped Tour is returning to Orlando in 2025 for a two-day music fest at Camping World Stadium.
- Leu Gardens and Haunting Nights reopened to the public this past Friday following some major damage from Hurricane Milton.
- Orlando Pride finally lost its first game of the season to an undeserving Portland Thorns.
- “New York man arrested for impersonating police officer in Orlando.” – Orlando News
- “Orlando City fan federally charged with arson, injuring child during first match of season.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Final IRS documents show how onePULSE Foundation fell into deficits.” – WFTV 9
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Wildcats roar at WPHS Homecoming Parade.” – The 32789
- \”Applications now open for Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast scholarships.” – Bungalower
- “Inaugural Orlando Coffee Festival coming to Festival Park this November.” – Bungalower
- “Pigeons Fly the Coop: Creative City ready to launch new DTOLive sculpture.” – Bungalower
- “Wes Miller to direct ‘Wildcards’ next.” – The Cinemaholic
- “Developer for proposed downtown skyscraper owes contractor, lawsuit alleges.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “AREA15 cancels SW Orange entertainment complex.” – Orange Observer
- “1 person seriously hurt in fiery crash at Orlando Wawa.” – Orlando News
- “Kylie Minogue announces tour stop in Orlando.” – Orlando News
- “Floridian folk hero Gamble Rogers is subject of film screenings at Winter Park Library.” – Orlando Weekly
- “A requiem for the River Arts District.” – CNU
- “Her 8-year-old drove herself to Target and became an internet star.” – The New York Times
- “From Asphalt to Inspiration: The student-led transformation of America’s schoolyards.” – Reasons to be Cheerful
- “Radical terraces are transforming the hills of Rwanda.” – Reasons to be Cheerful
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 10/21: Foreign Dissent 9 – Annual Punk Rock Party (Mills 50)
- Tuesday 10/22: The Book of Mormon (Downtown)
- Tuesday 10/22: My Best Friend Wine Label Contest Reveal (College Park)
- Tuesday 10/22: Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Hard Rock Live (Out of Bounds)
- Tuesday 10/22: Taste of College Park (Fairvilla)
- Wednesday 10/23: GenEco – Meet the Designer Party at Mills Gallery (Mills 50)
- Wednesday 10/23: YogaHigh at The Acre Orlando (College Park)
- Thursday 10/24: Cocktails and Candles (Winter Park)
- Thursday 10/24: Steeln’ Peaches – Three-Night Run at Judson’s Live (Downtown)