“Hey, I just saw that Lazy Moon was opening a restaurant in College Park? Is that true? Have you written about it yet?” – BUNGALOWER READER (NAME WITHHELD ON REQUEST) Contrary to recent reports, Lazy Moon Pizza (Facebook | Website) is not opening a new pizzeria in College Park. At least not in the way […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Orlando, People
Select billboards now showcasing local artists
The Corridor Project Billboard Exhibition that we told you about HERE in August 2021 is now on display across Central Florida. Modeled after the Billboard Creative project in Los Angeles, the Corridor Project Billboard Exhibition features the work of 30 Orlando-based artists, as curated by local creative Pat Greene and the Downtown Arts District. Over […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Orlando, Quality of Life
Leadership Orlando launches Black Boardroom Leadership Institute
The Orlando Economic Partnership’s award-winning Leadership Orlando program has just announced the launch of a new program to help grow a talent pipeline of Black leaders for local nonprofit boards in the Orlando region. According to a release from The Partnership, the Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (Website) is meant to address a “significant gap amongst […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Downtown, Events, Featured, Sports, Transportation
Orlando Magic ticket holders can take SunRail for free
The Florida Department of Transportation has partnered with Orlando Magic to launch extended SunRail service on select game nights when the Magic have home games at the Amway Center this season. The additional southbound “late train” will give fans another transportation option to get safely in and out of downtown Orlando during the game. All […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Downtown, Events
Downtown Arts District partners with City District to expand Third Thursday art event
The Downtown Arts District (Website) has just announced the expansion of its free Third Thursday event series in downtown Orlando, in partnership with City District Main Street, Orange County Regional History Center, and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The event, which takes place on the third Thursday of every month from 6-9 p.m., will now include […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Mills 50
New coffee shop opening in Mills 50
A new coffee shop will open in a storefront at 1233 E. Colonial Drive [GMap] in the Mills 50 District later this summer, adjacent to Mamak Asian Street Food, according to a report by What Now Orlando. Haan Coffee Roasters (Instagram) will have its own onsite roaster and is already selling its roasts online HERE. […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Lists, News, Ten Things
TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Click HERE to listen to the 257th episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at Savoy in Ivanhoe Village. Bungalower.com · Bungalower and The […]
Posted inBungalower and the Bus, Featured, Ivanhoe Village, News
Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 257 (Savoy Orlando)
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts alone and do not reflect the official policy or position of Bungalower Media, our readers, or our advertisers. For the 257th episode, Brendan O’Connor is feeling MUCH better and takes Jon to Savoy Bar Orlando to see some go-go boys and try […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Food & Drink, News, Orlando, People, Quality of Life
Former Night Mayor launches Orlando Hospitality Alliance
Former Bar Czar/Nighttime Economy Manager, Dominique Greco, has just launched a new initiative to help support Central Florida’s hospitality industry, without the red tape associated with a city job. “As the City of Orlando’s former Nighttime Economy Manager and a hospitality enthusiast, I am honored to bring this much needed support system to life for […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Lists, Orlando
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 6 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR JANUARY 14-16
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage of in the safety of your home. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu. If you’d like to have your event added to […]
Posted inAudubon Park, Did You Know-town, Garden, History, Parks
Did You Know-town: There’s a cemetery at Leu Gardens?
At the same time Winter Park was trying to incorporate into a town with the help of Hannibal Square, a man named David Mizell Jr. was purchasing 8 acres of land between Lake Berry, Lake Virginia, and what was to become Lake Mizell, where he built a settlement he called “Lake View” and started to […]
Posted inEvents, Food & Drink, Winter Park
The Heavy and The Foreigner are having an event baby
The teams at The Heavy (Facebook | Website) and The Foreigner Experience (Facebook | Website) are joining forces to host a pop-up dinner event on Thursday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. The five-course dinner will feature beers from Gatlin Hall Brewing, The Ravenous Pig Brewing Co., Redlight Redlight, and Sideward Brewing, with food by two […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Featured, Ivanhoe Village
Mennello hosting exhibit from UCF’s Flying Horse Editions
The Mennello Museum of American Art is launching a new exhibition called Contemporary Expression: Prints from Flying Horse Editions that opens on January 21. “Flying Horse Editions has attracted some of the most prominent artists working today in the role of visiting artists who have had the opportunity to create limited-edition master prints with exceptional […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Downtown, Events, Featured
Dr. Phillips Center hosting open house for new Steinmetz Hall on January 14
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Facebook | Website) will host a grand opening event on January 14 for its newly completed Steinmetz Hall. The event will feature an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Seneff Arts Plaza (where the Frontyard Festival was located until recently) followed by a community open house […]
Posted inComing and Going, Featured, Food & Drink, Thornton Park
F&D Cantina finally opening in Thornton Park
Charly Robinson’s F&D Cantina (Facebook | Website) is finally set to open in the Thornton Park Main Street “sometime during the week of January 16.” The new Mexican restaurant has taken over the former Jax Thornton Park at 617 E. Central Boulevard [GMap]. Jax opened in the former City Fish space in September 2017 and specialized in sandwiches, cold beer, and free pickles. […]