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City Hall launching new projection activation at Luminary Green

EDIT: We originally stated the show starts at 10 p.m. but it will start at dusk every day and run until 10 p.m. We apologize for the mistake. The City of Orlando will launch a new projection activation at its newest park space, Luminary Green in Creative Village, on Wednesday, May 10, called “Luminary Nights […]

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Local “Luminary” shortlist progresses to City Council

We told you HERE in February that the City of Orlando was looking for nominations of individuals to be posthumously honored as “Luminaries” at the new Luminary Green Park at Creative Village in Parramore, and the selection committee has just assembled its shortlist for the installation. The new 2.3-acre park, which is still under construction, will soon […]

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Global Peace Festival launching new outdoor movie series in Creative Village

The Global Peace Film Festival (Website) is launching a new outdoor movie series in Creative Village called Kaleidoscope 360, which will debut on October 2nd, with a screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The family-friendly series will be hosted in Luminary Green and kick off with a pre-show at 6:30 p.m., followed by the main feature […]

Posted inArt and Culture, Civics and Participation, Downtown

United Arts launches new downtown arts initiative

We told you HERE in April that United Arts of Central Florida (Website) had scored a contract to activate downtown Orlando with an ambitious new art program, and as of last week, they have soft-launched a series of free arts experiences around the Central Business District. The arts organization was tasked with fulfilling the city’s vision […]

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The Monroe kicking off Pride Month with special barbecue drag bingo

The Monroe (Website) and Bungalower Media are teaming up to host a kick-off event for Pride Month on June 1 at the popular restaurant’s Front Porch venue. Join Brenda from Bithlo for five rounds of bingo overlooking the beautiful Luminary Green while enjoying a delicious barbecue in Creative Village’s favorite outdoor venue. Attendees get a […]

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City of Orlando releases update on Under-i project, along with a new name

The City of Orlando has been relatively quiet on the long-awaited urban park project, previously known as the Under-i, since October 2022, when project manager Martin Hudson shared an update with Bungalower that it would feature the return of 500 parking spaces and a heck of a lot of projections. The project is meant to […]

Posted inArchitecture and Design, Coming and Going, Food & Drink, Parramore

Qreate Coffee opening new location in Creative Village

Qreate Coffee (Facebook | Website) opened its first shop in Mills 50 back in November 2019, making a name for itself with the local Orlando creative community with its great offerings and onsite photo studio. They are now poised to open a new location in Parramore’s Creative Village development this spring. The new Qreate Coffee location is […]

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Mayor’s office issues survey asking for feedback on long-delayed Under-i park

The City of Orlando is looking to the community for ideas on what exactly it should be doing with all of that prime land under the newly-raised Interstate 4 overpasses. The land under the interstate had long been used as surface parking for shoppers and diners headed to Church Street and downtown businesses before being […]

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City of Orlando hosting Black History Month activities throughout February

Orlando City Hall has just proclaimed February as Black History Month in the City Beautiful, and the mayor’s office will be hosting a series of events throughout the month that celebrate the contributions of Black Americans. To see the City of Orlando Black History Month proclamation, click HERE.  Events this month include: Thursday, February 2, 20235:30 […]

Posted inComing and Going, Featured, Food & Drink, Parramore

The Monroe opens new Front Porch outdoor bar area

The Monroe (Facebook | Website) in Parramore has officially opened a new outdoor patio bar, not to be confused with the previous outdoor area they opened in February 2022. The Front Porch is located at the, well, front of the building and over looks the recently opened Luminary Green park. It features its own special bar menu with […]

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Bring to Orlando: Projected crosswalks and bike lanes

Orlando has a pedestrian safety problem, but you already knew that. Florida in general has seen the most pedestrian fatalities of any state in the last decade, and Orlando placed 8th in a 2022 Dangerous by Design report by Smart Growth America – a list that we’d previously ranked 1st in but then seven other […]

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What we heard during the mayor’s State of the City address

Each year, Mayor Dyer gives an address that rounds out past accomplishments and upcoming projects and challenges to take note of as we head into a new year. This year’s State of the City event took place on Wednesday, December 7 at the newly opened Luminary Green in Creative Village, and if you weren’t there, […]