Opera Orlando Celebrates 10th Season with Star-Studded Cast for The Merry Widow

Opera Orlando presents The Merry Widow

Opera Orlando is bringing a bit of humor and wit to The City Beautiful in its new production of Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow as part of its 10th anniversary season. Performances will be on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. in Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the … Read more

Orlando Public Library to Host Half-Off Sale on Books, Movies, Vinyls and More This Weekend

The Orlando Public Library in Downtown Orlando

Calling all: book lovers, movie buffs and music geeks. The Friends of the Library Bookstore in the Orlando Public Library is holding its quarterly half-off book sale weekend from Apr. 10-12, with savings on gently used books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records and more. The bookstore is located on the third floor of the Orlando Public … Read more

The Florida Groves Festival Returns This Weekend for Two Days of Music, Art and Freedom

A girl dancing to music at the Florida Groves Festival.

The Florida Groves Festival is making its fifth annual return to Orlando for a weekend of music, art and free-spirited energy on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The music lineup will be held on four stages and includes headliners Daily Bread and Goose, along with featured artists Hippie … Read more

Orlando Ballet to Perform The Great Gatsby This Spring

The glitz, glamour, and underlying heartbreak of the Jazz Age are set to take center stage as Orlando Ballet revives its visually striking production of The Great Gatsby. From April 30 to May 3 at Steinmetz Hall, the production transforms The Great Gatsby into a cinematic ballet experience, complete with a live score performed by … Read more

Alliance for the Arts Presents Dreamland: A Sci-Fi Twist on Shakespeare in Fort Myers

High school drama meets something extraterrestrial in Dreamland, the latest product from the Youth Theatre at the Alliance for the Arts. This production is anything but your typical spring musical.  Running from Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3, Dreamland is reimagined as A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a retro sci-fi twist where audiences drop … Read more

Places to Visit in Central Florida Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Places to Visit in Central Florida Based on Your Zodiac Sign

You don’t have to leave the state to find a destination that feels perfect to you. While astrology isn’t an exact science, it does offer insight into your personality, preferences, and what kind of experiences you’re naturally drawn to. So, it can be a great guide for planning your next Central Florida outing. Here’s where … Read more

Orlando Family Stage Presents Finding Nemo the Musical This Spring with Pay-What-You-Wish Children’s Tickets

Cast of Nemo

Orlando Family Stage is bringing the beloved Pixar Story to life with a song-filled production of Finding Nemo: A 60-Minute Family Musical, running from April 11 through May 10. As part of the theatre’s Centennial Celebration season, this colorful adaptation promises a memorable outing for audiences of all ages.  The local stage is introducing a … Read more

Bloom: A Celebration of Motherhood by Orlando Mom Collective

Bloom: A Celebration of Motherhood by Orlando Mom Collective

For moms across Central Florida, carving out time for connection, celebration, and a little bit of self-care can feel rare. That’s exactly why Bloom: A Celebration of Motherhood is back with even more intention on May 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by Orlando Mom Collective, this annual event will return for its … Read more

21st Annual Orlando VisionWalk Returns to Cypress Grove Park This Sunday

21st Annual Orlando VisionWalk at Cypress Grove Park

On Sunday, April 12, the Foundation Fighting Blindness will host the 21st annual Orlando VisionWalk in support of research for blinding diseases. Located at Cypress Grove Park, the family-friendly walk aims to raise both awareness and critical funding to advance treatments and potential cures for a range of vision-related conditions.  Starting at 10 a.m., the … Read more

Florida Blue Foundation Launches 2026 Mental Well-Being Grant Program

Florida Blue Foundation Mental Well-Being Grants

The Florida Blue Foundation officially opened applications for its 2026 Mental Well-Being Grant Program. This gives Florida nonprofits that are focused on mental health an opportunity to secure major funding.  The foundation will award approximately $3.2 million in funding through four-year grants aimed at expanding access to mental health care. Individual grants will range from … Read more

Orlando Pirates Win Thriller 49–46 in First Ever Home Game at Kia Center

Orlando Pirates Win Thriller 49–46 in First Ever Home Game at Kia Center

On Sunday, April 5, the Orlando Pirates defeated the Quad City Steamwheelers 49-46 in their first ever home game at the Kia Center.  The back-and-forth battle consisted of six lead changes that tested the Pirates in their inaugural home game. The game started off with a 27-yard touchdown catch by Quian Williams, Steamwheelers wide receiver. … Read more

Artemis II Launch: Floridians Watch Historic NASA Moon Mission Complete

From backyard watch parties to packed beaches along the Space Coast, thousands of Floridians stepped outside on April 1 to witness history as NASA launched the long-awaited Artemis II from Kennedy Space Center. This mission marked the first crewed mission to travel beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years.  The launch, visible across … Read more

Brandy Melville Opens First Orlando Store in Winter Park: Inside the Brand’s History

Brandy Melville Opens First Orlando Store in Winter Park: Inside the Brand’s History

On Saturday, April 4, Brandy Melville store quietly opened in Winter Park, marking the brand’s first location in the Orlando area and only its fifth in Florida. Until now, shoppers in Central Florida had to travel to its South Florida locations in Miami, Miami Beach, Delray Beach, or Naples.  The low-key opening is characteristic of … Read more

Orlando Supports the 12th Annual Walk for Parkinson’s Disease Over the Weekend

Orlando Supports the 12th Annual Walk for Parkinson’s Disease Over the Weekend

On Saturday, April 4, the Orlando community came together to show their support through the 12th Annual Walk for Parkinson’s Disease, where funds were raised to find a cure for this devastating disease. The goal of this event was to spread awareness about Parkinson’s and what it truly is.  Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological … Read more

Historic Stained-Glass Window Gifted to Rollins Museum of Art

Historic Stained-Glass Window Gifted to Rollins Museum of Art

A piece of Central Florida history is finding new life at the Rollins Museum of Art. The museum received a late 19th-century stained-glass window from First United Methodist Church in Winter Park, adding both artistic significance and local heritage to its growing permanent collection. Now formally titled Adoration of the Magi, the work will play … Read more

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