Florida Theatrical Association is bringing back their New Musical Discovery Series this fall at the Mezz and the Abbey in South Eola, this fall. The series showcases new musicals written by aspiring playwrights from across the nation. Works are submitted by the public and then reviewed by a panel of theatre professionals. Two works are […]
Posted inOrlando, Pets
Curb Alert: Free chicken coop
This Craigslist find could save a lot of money for you backyard chicken keepers out there. To arrange a pickup for the simple A-Frame chicken coop, click HERE. The Orange County Library recently held a How To session on keeping backyard chickens back in January, HERE, and will likely do so again later in the […]
Posted inColonialtown North, Parks, Quality of Life
More improvements expected for Lake Druid Park
Coytown’s Lake Druid Park has seen a number of improvements in the past year; including a dog park and mountain bike track. More on those stories, HERE and HERE. Other improvements to the 22-acre park include removal of 50,000 SF of asphalt, removal of old warehouse buildings and sodding of disturbed areas, a link to […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Winter Park
Polasek Museum hosting lecture on Haitian culture and art history on March 14
ART BY FRANTZ ZEPHIRIN The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens (Facebook | Website) will be hosting a lecture entitled, “Haitian Culture Through the Lens of Art History” on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m.. The event is part of their current exhibit, Contemporary Visions of Frantz Zephirin: Haitian Mystic. The lecture will be led by Rachel […]
Posted inGuest Column, Mills 50, People, Photos
11 Questions with Julio Lima from Say it Loud! in Mills 50
By Brian Carlson (Website) You can’t deny people are awesome. Who doesn’t like sitting down with good friends to ask them interesting, insightful, and funny questions? With that in mind, local photographer Brian Carlson, has introduced an ongoing photo and Q&A series called 11 Questions where he interviews Orlandoans he looks up to as well as people within the […]
Posted inBuildings, Coming and Going, Featured, Food & Drink, Thornton Park
Eyes on the Street: Burton’s Bar and Grill closes Thornton Park location after 80 years of business
EDIT: We originally posted that the building was purchased by Bonnewell in 2007, which was incorrect. The building was actually purchased on May 19, 2006, according to Bonnewell himself. The property was then sold to Crec Hoffner Ave LLC in 2011, but Burton’s Bar remained Bonnewell’s property. According to the Orange County Property Appraiser’s website, […]
Posted inFeatured, House of the Day, Lake Davis/Greenwood, Real Estate
House of the Day: Beautiful home with front yard access to Urban Wetlands asking under $250,000
This two bedroom, one bath home in the Lake Davis/Greenwood area, at 1300 Greenwood Street [GMap] just across the street from Greenwood Cemetery and the Urban Wetlands. The home features a living and family room hybrid space with a separate Florida room. The windows are large and provide plenty of natural lighting. The kitchen has […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Art and Culture, Buildings, Downtown, Parks, Retro Orlando
What’s Up Downtown: A look into Downtown’s past walking tour
The Downtown Development Board is hosting a walking tour to highlight historic points of interest in Downtown Orlando on Thursday, March 2. The 45-minute walking tour will feature multiple guest speakers, including Michael Perkins, Executive Director of the Historical Society and the Manager of the Orange County Regional History Center, Richard Forbes, the Historic Preservation […]
Posted inIvanhoe Village, Real Estate, Roads
New traffic light to be installed at Alden and Virginia
Construction of a new traffic light on Virginia Drive was approved in August of 2015. Construction was expected to commence in August 2016, but nothing has happened yet. The light is linked with the realignment of Alden Drive to merge with nearby Philadelphia Avenue, as part of the larger The Yard at Ivanhoe project. A […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Ivanhoe Village
Orlando Museum of Art acquires more art for their collection
Kate Gilmore, Blood From a Stone, 2009, single channel video (running time 8:09 minutes). The Orlando Museum of Art (Facebook | Website) has just added three new works of art to their collection. The pieces were created by three separate artists; Robin Rhode, a contemporary performance artist and photographer, Kate Gilmlre, a contemporary performance and […]
Posted inNews, Orlando, Ten Things
Top ten things you need to know this week
Here’s our rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news. We’ve also started including some of the headlines you may have skipped as well. Stay in the know Orlando. Also, be sure to listen to our latest episode of Bungalower and the Bus, HERE. Get our Top […]
Posted inParking, Parramore, Quality of Life, Sports
Orlando City to get game day tailgating lots and media parking
Orlando City Soccer applied to get Temporary Use Permits to allow for parking on five lots, reviewed by City Council at the February 27th Council Meeting. The permits would allow for parking for media and employees at 925 W. Church Street [GMap], a City-owned lot to the west of the stadium. The parking would be for […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Crime, Mills 50, News, Quality of Life, Signs
Vain event posters cause uproar in Mills 50
MILLS 50 ART BOX BY LEE VANDERGRIFT, PHOTO BY DANNY GARCIA Vain Nightclub (Facebook | Website) is at the center of an uproar in Mills 50 after photos were posted on the Mills 50 Main Street District Facebook page showing an electric box covered with a number of fliers promoting events at the Downtown club. […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Coming and Going, Downtown, Retail
Dr. Green Relief wants to help you get a medical marijuana card
A medical marijuana card application shop has opened in Downtown Orlando, and it’s called Dr. Green Relief Orlando Marijuana Doctors (Facebook | Website). Dr. Green Relief specializes in helping people to get their medical marijuana cards, and has locations across the United States. Florida started processing applications for medical marijuana for patients and caregivers on February […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando
Bungalower weekend event picks, February 24-26, 2017
IMAGE VIA GIPHY.COM Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “Events” in our main menu. If you’d like to have your event added to our calendar, simply send a link to your Facebook event page to [email protected]. It’s that easy! It’s also […]