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 423 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, recorded at Oviedo Bowling Center (Website) in advance of the Second Annual Just Call Moe Celebrity Bowl-o-Rama on Saturday, April 12.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Two Orlando restaurants just made the finals in the 2025 James Beard Awards, which is kind of a record in itself. Winners will be announced on June 16 at a fancy party in Chicago.
- The Dr. Phillips Center just shared its lineup for the 2025 Broadway season. The season includes 10 shows, two of which have come to Orlando already: Hadestown and SIX. The other shows include The Wiz, Water for Elephants, The Outsiders, & Juliet, Hell’s Kitchen, Kimberly Akimbo, and The Notebook.
- A popular downtown bar group just closed two viral venues.
- Iconic Ivanhoe Village restaurant White Wolf Cafe has sold to a new owner.
- Fresh on the tail of the news that Her Majesty Christina Ricci would be making an appearance at this year’s Florida Film Festival comes the news that Rosemary and Ronan’s mother, Mia Farrow, would be gracing us with her presence as well.
- The Orange County History Center will launch a new exhibition called Orlando Collected on April 12 in honor of Orlando’s 150th anniversary, showcasing some of the most fascinating and rarely seen items in the museum’s collection.
- Pat Greene says goodbye to local activist Dave Plotkin.
- “Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner will take over the old Mongolorian space in Mills 50 this June.” –Orlando Weekly
- “The mysterious disappearance of Oviedo’s chickens. What really happened?” – Click Orlando
- “Central Florida counties weigh cost of SunRail as ownership changes.” – Click Orlando
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “City Council approves new type of “bus shelter.” – Bungalower
- “Lake Alert: Fish kill at Lake Cherokee.” – Bungalower
- “New chocolate shop coming to East End Market.” – Bungalower
- “Pat Greene thinks you should come to the Bootleg Art Show at Stardust.” – Bungalower
- “Photos: Orlando Magic battle the Clippers.” – Bungalower
- “Thornton Park hosting Plant Nerd Fest, April 19.” – Bungalower
- “VIDEO: Man wakeboards in Lake Eola Park.” – Bungalower
- “Students hospitalized after getting drunk at Winter Springs High School prom at SeaWorld, officials say.” – Click Orlando
- “Homelessness in Metro Orlando holds steady, but is ‘literally killing’ seniors, advocates say.” – Click Orlando
- “Orlando woman suing Crumbl, says cookie company kept sending promo texts after she opted out.” – Click Orlando
- “Blue Man Group’s Orlando grand opening delayed. Here’s why.” – FOX 35
- “To Infinity – And Beyond The Magic: How local firms secure and grow coveted Disney contracts.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “40+ best things to do in Orlando in April.” -Orlando Date Night Guide
- “Fan banned by Gotham FC after making ‘hateful’ comments toward Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Hundreds rally in Orlando for ‘Hands Off’ protest against the Trump administration.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Mary Ann Carroll, ‘Queen of the Highwaymen,’ gets retrospective exhibition at Orlando City Hall.” – Orlando Weekly
- “CeCe Teneal brings an Aretha Franklin-themed show to Orlando Shakes stage.” – Watermark
- “Florida charter captain getting death threats after being mistaken for Brock Horner.” – WFLA 8
- “AdventHealth names new CEO to replace Terry Shaw.” – WFTV 9
- “Orlando nightlife faces financial challenges with restrictions and tariffs.” – WFTV 9
- “House of the Day: Two-story glass penthouse in Solaire asking $2,095,000.”
- “House of the Day: Modern, move-in-ready townhome asking $689,995.”
- “Iceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past 4 years. Why can’t other countries do that?” – Fast Company
- “Highways Block Social Connection. A new study shows just how much.” – Next City
- “For modern foragers, this map reveals urban abundance.” – Reasons To Be Cheerful
- “Milwaukee plans to construct 60 traffic calming projects in 2025.” – Urban Milwaukee
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 4/7: “The Prom” at Breakthrough Theatre (Winter Park)
- Tuesday 4/8: 35mm Cult Classics: The Lady Eve (Maitland)
- Tuesday 4/8: Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks (Parramore)
- Wednesday 4/9: Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics (Parramore)
- Wednesday 4/9: Wu-Tang Clan’s Masta Killa – Live In Concert (South Eola)
- Thursday 4/10: Dock & Dine: Anchoring Support for 4Roots Farm (Fairvilla)
- Thursday 4/10: Popcorn Flicks in the Park: “Hoosiers” (Winter Park)
- Thursday 4/10: Thornton Park 2nd Thursday Wine and Art Walk (Thornton Park)
- Thursday 4/10: Timucua Jazz Jam (SoDo)
- Friday 4/11: 2025 Florida Film Festival Opening Night Party (Winter Park)
- Friday 4/11: JIMFEST! A Tribute to Orlando Legend Jim Leatherman (Mills 50)
- Friday 4/11: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits (Parramore)