Bungalower Media is teaming up with Cookies (Instagram | Website), one of Orlando’s top yoga teachers, Sarah Burnett (Instagram), and medical marijuana mentor Mandy Harlan (Instagram) to host a series of guided yoga experiences centered around cannabis and good vibes that we’re calling “YogaHigh.” Our first few months were so fun we decided to do it all over again April through June! This […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Mills 50, News
Kaya named James Beard Award finalist
Casual fine-dining Filipino restaurant, Kaya (Instagram | Website), was just named as a finalist for Best New Restaurant in this year’s James Beard Awards. The honor is shared with 30 other restaurants across the country, with the winner being announced in June 10 at a celebration in Chicago. Other finalists include Dakar NOLA in New […]
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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 downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.” Click HERE to listen to Episode 373 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, which was recorded at Kaya, the beautiful Filipino restaurant in the former Dandelion Communitea Cafe space in Mills 50 […]
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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 373 (Kaya 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 Episode 373, Brendan and Jon went to Kaya, the beautiful Filipino restaurant in the former Dandelion Communitea Cafe space in Mills 50 to […]
Posted inIvanhoe Village, Lake Alert, Parks
Lake Alert: Oil spill closes Lake Ivanhoe
4/6 UPDATE: The City of Orlando has LIFTED the Lake Alert for Lake Ivanhoe. The City of Orlando’s Streets and Stormwater Division has issued a Lake Alert for Lake Ivanhoe. The alert is due to a recent mineral oil spill that made its way into the lake. On April 4, OUC discovered that an underground […]
Posted inCollege Park, Events, Food & Drink
College Park launching new sip and stroll event this weekend
The College Park Main Street (Website) is hosting a happy hour sip-and-stroll wine walk on Saturday, April 6, from 3-6 p.m. The Drinks Along The Drive event is meant to kick off a new quarterly series for the local Main Street and will feature 16 participating businesses hosting drink stops offering wine, beer, or seltzer, […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Ivanhoe Village
OMA’s 2024 Florida Prize exhibition opens on May 31
This year’s Florida Prize in Contemporary Art at Orlando Museum of Art (Website) is scheduled to open on May 31 for the tenth consecutive year. The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, organized by the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA), brings new recognition to the state’s most progressive artists. Each year, OMA’s curatorial team surveys artists working throughout the State before […]
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WMFE is now Central Florida Public Media
WMFE (Website), a nonprofit public media news organization and primary provider of NPR programming in Central Florida, has just gone through a massive rebranding and has changed its name to “Central Florida Public Media.” According to a press release issued on April 3, the new name reflects the organization’s “… commitment to building on its […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Featured, News, Out Of Bounds, Video
“A Roadtrip for Yer Mind”: A preview of the 2024 Florida Film Festival
Enzian Theater hosted the inaugural Florida Film Festival in June 1992. To Hal Lipper, film critic for the Tampa Bay Times, the “upstart” fest appeared at first glance to be superfluous: “Just what Florida needs,” Lipper wrote, “another film festival.” And to be fair, with well-established annual events already taking place in Miami, Jacksonville, and […]
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Brenda hosting last bingo at Tactical Brewing, April 9
After almost two years of hosting weekly drag bingo nights, Bungalower Media’s in-house drag clown, Brenda from Bithlo, will be taking a well-deserved summer break. Bungalower first launched drag bingo at Tactical Brewing back in May 2022, albeit with a different host in the suspiciously large form of Taffy Pinkerbox, a la Doug Bowser. Bowser […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Mills 50
Moderne launches Sustainability menu in honor of Earth Month
The Moderne (Website) in Mills 50 just unveiled a menu that’s themed around the concept of sustainability, from the ingredients to the spirits, just in time for Earth Month. Every cocktail on the April menu is crafted with a focus on reducing food waste by using ingredients in fun and creative ways. They’ve also partnered with […]
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April 2024 Bungalower newspaper now online
Bungalower Media had a newspaper baby late last year and we’re already on to our seventh issue, which is now conveniently available below for your online reading pleasure. This issue covers everything from March’s most-read headlines, new Arts and Culture headlines, the Coming and Going of the local food scene, and the top events to put […]
Posted inEvents, Food & Drink, SODO
SoDo Main Street announces 2024 SoDo After Dark lineup with The Sh-Booms
The SoDo Main Street District (Website) will host its popular annual SoDo After Dark event on Saturday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at RockPit Brewing. This year’s event will be headlined by Central Florida’s favorite soul/garage band, The Sh-Booms, who have shared the stage with names like The Roots, and the B-52s, and have played Austin City […]
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Crealde School of Art hosting open house celebration, April 6
Crealde School of Art (Website) will host a special open house celebration on Saturday, April 6, from 1-3 p.m. to showcase its recent renovations. The Winter Park-based arts institution recently completed a $425,000 renovation and expansion project that resulted in new classrooms. The afternoon event will feature refreshments and light bites, and live entertainment by […]
Posted inCollege Park, House of the Day, Photos, Real Estate
House of the Day: 1/1 College Park home asking $374,990
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom home is located at 2422 Musselwhite Avenue [GMap] in College Park, with easy access to the interstate, Advent Health, Ivanhoe Village and local shops and restaurants on Edgewater Drive. The 1,186 SF home features an updated kitchen with granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, and updated flooring. It also boasts a living and […]