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 244th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to check out the new Marketplace at Avalon Park food hall hub and they got […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Featured, Lists, Orlando
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 17 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR OCTOBER 8-10
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 inArt and Culture, History, Ivanhoe Village, People
Mennello Museum to showcase series focusing on the Underground Railroad
The Mennello Museum of American Art (Facebook | Website) will showcase a new collection of photographs that focus on the Underground Railroad in a new exhibition called, “Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad.” The exhibition will feature work by photographer Jeanine Mechna-Bales, who has spent over 10 years researching slaves and the […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Out Of Bounds
Enzian hosting “Book to Big Screen” event featuring “Nosferatu” screening
Enzian Theater (Facebook | Website) will be hosting a special screening of Werner Herzog’s sole horror film, Nosferatu The Vampyre, on Saturday, October 16 at 11 a.m. The screening is part of the independent theater’s “13 Films and Cocktails of Halloween” series that we told you about HERE and will be followed by a discussion of the film […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Downtown, Events
Orlando Fringe returning to downtown Orlando for winter event series
EDIT: The original version of this post stated that the festival was taking place from January 7-10 but the correct dates are 13-16. The Orlando International Fringe Festival (Facebook | Website) is bringing back its Winter Mini-Fest in January, and this time it will be in downtown Orlando from January 7-10 13-16. Orlando Fringe originally launched in 1992 […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Civics and Participation, Events, Ivanhoe Village, People
Watch Orlando City Council candidates face off in game show-style event
Former City Council candidate and social activist Jeff Horn has teamed up with Savoy Orlando owner Brandon Bracale-Llewellyn, and local theater mogul and trivia host Michael Wanzie to host a “get to know you”-style panel in a game show-style event on Thursday, October 14 at the aforementioned Ivanhoe Village bar. Note: Michael Wanzie recently shared […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Civics and Participation, News, Schools, Winter Park
WPRK launching new civic-minded show with the City of Winter Park
Rollins College’s radio station, WPRK 91.5 FM, will be launching a new radio show and podcast called “Talk of the Town,” in partnership with the City of Winter Park and the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, October 20th. The show, hosted by Sam Stark, the vice president of Communications and External Relations at […]
Posted inDowntown, News, Roads
City Hall issues transportation advisory for downtown due to event closures
The City of Orlando has issued a transportation advisory for visitors heading to downtown Orlando this weekend due to a number of large-scale events taking place. Visitors should be aware that there will be a number of road closures in the Central Business District, as indicated in the above graphic. Events taking place this weekend […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, News, Orlando, Quality of Life
OUC ends water restrictions as liquid oxygen supplies increase
UPDATE: The City of Winter Park has just lifted its restrictions on water use as well. Mayor Dyer announced that the City of Orlando and its residents would be required to conserve water due to a COVID-19-caused regional shortage of liquid oxygen in late August, and that shortage has finally ended as supplies have started […]
Posted inComing and Going, Eyes on the Street, Featured, Food & Drink, Winter Park
Eyes on the Street: Bad Ass closes Winter Park location
We often get photographs and tips from our Bungalower readers of things that are happening around town, so we have started featuring them on the site in a series called Eyes on the Street, in honor of our favorite urbanist Jane Jacobs. “I went to get a sandwich today and found out that Bad As’s closed its […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, Civics and Participation, Parramore, Quality of Life, Real Estate
CRA building homes in Parramore
The City of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency just broke ground on eight new homes in the Parramore neighborhood, just west of the Central Business District. The project is part of an initiative launched in 2018 to help Parramore residents purchase homes in the district. To date, another eight homes have already been built. The 1,500 […]
Posted inBuildings, Featured, Health Village, News, Photos, Video
Crane falls on building by AdventHealth
First responders are on the scene of a crane collapse near AdventHealth. The Orlando Fire Department was called to the scene around 9:30 a.m. this morning when a crane fell on a parking garage that is under construction at 300 E. Smith Street [GMap]. According to early reports, one person was brought to Orlando Regional […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Coming and Going, Food & Drink, People, SODO
A La Cart owners trying to open new location in SoDo
UPDATE: The scheduled review date by the Planning and Zoning Board is subject to change and interested parties should follow the board agenda for any updates. The owners of A La Cart (Facebook | Website) are trying to open a second location of their popular craft beer bar/food truck park, with their eyes set on a parcel located […]
Posted inHouse of the Day, Parramore, Photos, Real Estate
House of the Day: 2/1 Parramore home asking $139,900
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home is located at 1024 W. Jefferson Street [GMap] in the Parramore neighborhood of downtown Orlando. The 744 SF home was just renovated and features generous-sized bedrooms for such a small footprint, an open kitchen, and an enclosed front porch. The home features a new air conditioning system, fresh paint both inside […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Roads, Winter Park
New Winter Park I-4 art sculpture now (mostly) installed
A new art sculpture has been installed in Winter Park. The sculpture is part of a larger series of installations paid for by the I-4 Ultimate Art Endowment Program, funded by the I-4 Mobility Partners to the tune of $1.5 million. Winter Park is one of six chosen cities along the 21-mile stretch of the […]