Lake Nona Wave Hotel has just unveiled its summer pop-up experience, The Palm Club, inspired by Florida’s 1960’s golden age. Located at the heart of the hotel’s ultra-lush Sculpture Garden surrounded by 400 swaying palm trees and sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections, The Palm Club will launch tomorrow, April 19 for a summer-long experience featuring vintage cocktails, gourmet picnics, inspired photo moments, and more.

The pop-up takes place weekly (Friday through Sunday) and each night of the weekend will have its own dedicated programming:

• Friday evenings will feature a vintage Movie’s Under the Stars – starting April 19 with the 007 classic Goldfinger and an Aston Martin photo-op.
• Saturday evenings will feature Sunset Sessions with a live vocalist providing the backdrop to a romantic picnic or pre-dinner cocktail.
• Sunday afternoons will feature old-fashioned cocktails and boozy popsicles to accompany an afternoon stroll among the Sculpture Garden

Gourmet picnics: To compliment these experiences, locals and guests alike can reserve picnics with Veuve Clicquot champagne, crudites, artisan cheese and charcuterie, fresh fruit, and sweet treats, as well as a cozy blanket and pillows to savor the sunset and surrounding sculpture garden.

While the Palm Club pop-up is running, the hotel will be offering the “See, Be Seen and Save at The Palm Club” deal where guests will save $20 on prevailing weekend rates through June 30, 2024.

The 33^rd annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival presented by City Beverages is less than one month away, and Orlando Fringe invites everyone to celebrate the festival’s official opening, Tuesday, May 14 at 7pm at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Peach Venue at Orlando Family Stage.  After the ceremony, attendees can enjoy the National and International Artists’ Teaser Show and watch one-minute live teaser performances for touring shows representing six countries and 13 states.  Purchase tickets at: https://orlandofringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/orlando-fringe-presents-national-international-teaser-show-and-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/.

Orlando Fringe Festival returns to Loch Haven Park, Downtown Orlando and points in between on May 14-27, 2024.  Orlando Fringe is a 14-day immersive cultural experience featuring over 1,000 ticketed performances spanning a wide array of genres, such as dance, spoken word, musicals, comedy and much more.  Free festival highlights include the Outdoor Stage music festival, Visual Fringe art on display throughout festival grounds and Kids Fringe play and entertainment for the young and young-at-heart weekends May 18-19 and May 25-26.

The festival unites local, national and international artists with the Central Florida community, creating a uniquely diverse arts experience.  As the longest-running Fringe theatre festival in the United States, Orlando Fringe is founded on being: 100% uncensored, 100% unjuried, 100% accessible, 100% inclusive and 100% of all tickets go directly back to the artists.  The theme for this year is “Get Fringed”.

Anchored in Loch Haven Park, the festival features venues at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Orlando Family Stage and the Orlando Museum of Art, plus Fringe ArtSpace in Downtown Orlando on historic Church Street.  BYOV’s (“Bring Your Own Venues”) this year include returning venues Renaissance Theatre Company, The Starlite Room @ Savoy and Stardust Lounge, new venue CityArts, along with various site-specific venues chosen by artists.

This year’s festival marks the popular return of Outdoor Stage theme nights on a brand new stage provided by OPAV and the hit late-night show offerings part of Fringe After Dark that include Fringe The Afterparty, Flashlight Cabaret, The Afters and Musical Mondays.  Digital and printed programs continue, and Fringe is proud to now offer increased shuttle services between venues with two running shuttles and Sun Rail.

“The time has come to officially Get Fringed!” says Orlando Fringe Executive Director Scott Galbraith and Festival Producer Tempestt Halstead.  “We are thrilled to welcome back the most uniquely talented artists from around the world and the most incredibly dedicated arts loving community to experience what continues to be the best festival ever.  So, grab your button, your friends and your family, and get ready for two memorable weeks of amazing new and returning festival favorites, shows, art, activities and more.”

For more information on Orlando Fringe 2024 and to purchase tickets, visit www.orlandofringe.org, and contact the Box Office: 407-648-0077.

Spooky Empire has quickly become one of the most respected horror event promotions companies in the United States, bringing to life two of the most popular horror conventions in the nation, with fans attending from all over the world.

October’s event, Ultimate Horror Weekend, has grown significantly since its modest start in Fort Lauderdale in 2003. After finding a permanent home in Orlando, FL it has become one of the largest horror conventions in the nation, with more and more fans attending each year. Just when you think the show can’t be topped, Spooky Empire brings it bigger and better the next year! Each show is more monstrous than the last. The name describes it perfectly; it is THE ULTIMATE weekend for horror fans of all ages! Where else can you meet and mingle with your favorite horror movie and TV stars, buy any collectible you can imagine from your choice of over 200 vendors and artists, see new and up and coming films as well as your old favorites, take part in one of the largest Zombie Walks, get tattooed by some of the best artists from around the world, and of course party ‘til your heart’s content…or until you puke…and that doesn’t even list half of the events that go on during this non-stop weekend of horrors.

Check it out!

Giacomo Casanova is arguably the world’s most legendary womanizer, but he was also an intellect, a gambler, and a scofflaw – all the right character traits around which to design a lusty ballet, which is exactly what choreographer Kenneth Tindall has done. Tindall, a former principal dancer is a Freelance award winning Choreographer and Director specializing in Narrative Dance. His Casanova offers a larger-than-life ballet experience like none other thanks to opulent dance underscored by sexual tension generated by composer Kerry Muzzey’s attention-grabbing music. Guest Conductor Julian Pellicano returns to lead Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra as it performs live music for this production.

18+

Member to member discount code: VISIT10

Buy tickets here!

Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for our Memorial 4 Day Weekend as we honor the men and women of our military who sacrificed their lives for our country.

Please join us for one or all 4 days!

Presented by the all new Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando™ Sunset Walk.

4 Day Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 24

• DJ K1X
• SocietY (Top 40, Latin, pop)

Saturday, May 25

• DJ Rick GZ
• Osaka Fall (Pop, top 40, rock ’n’ roll)
• Show Car Saturday Night
• Sunset Saturday Artisan Market

Sunday, May 26

• Sunday-Latin-Sunday with DJ K1X

Monday, May 27

• DJ K1X
• Rhythm Me Up (Top 40, dance, rock ’n’ roll)

FREE admission and parking. No outside food or beverage allowed.

Celebrate Memorial Day at Café Tu Tu Tango, located in the heart of Orlando’s vibrant International Drive. The restaurant is inviting locals and visitors alike to enjoy its renowned Bottomless Brunch, available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Indulge in any item from their scratch kitchen, featuring a tempting array of small plates, and savor bottomless street tacos, all for just $34.22 per person. For only $24.22, order the Bottomless Bloody Marys or Mimosas, expertly crafted by the talented Tango bartenders. Even the little ones can join in the fun with Bottomless Brunch priced at just $11 for ages 10 and under.

With its eclectic ambiance and lively atmosphere, Café Tu Tu Tango has been a favorite destination for over 30 years, seamlessly blending food, art, and entertainment. As you dine, enjoy live performances and witness resident artists at work, adding an extra layer of creativity to your experience.

For more information and for reservations, please visit https://www.cafetututango.com/. Follow us at @cafe_tu_tu_tango

Address: 8625 International Dr, Orlando

The Silver Spurs Rodeo is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a year-long celebration honoring its enduring legacy and deep roots in Osceola County. Since the first chute opened on July 4, 1944, the Silver Spurs Rodeo has become an iconic event, symbolizing the hardworking ranchers of Florida and the close-knit fabric of its fans and founding members.

The Silver Spurs Rodeo’s history is intertwined with that of Osceola County, preserving the region’s traditions of rodeo, ranching, and citrus production. Beyond entertainment, the Silver Spurs Riding Club has continually given back to the community, contributing nearly $100,000 to non-profits since 2020 alone.

The 153^rd Silver Spurs Rodeo presents dirt-pounding action this summer for two evening rodeos. Fans will be treated to seven traditional rodeo events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, women’s barrel racing, steer wrestling, and team roping. Unique to the June rodeo performances, there is junior barrel racing,  junior bull riding, and a special appearance by the Junior Silver Spurs Quadrille, which will feature teenagers performing a square dance on horseback at the Silver Spurs Arena. Plus, one of rodeo fan’s favorite events, mutton bustin’ (also known as sheep racing), returns to the arena in between the rodeo action

“The Silver Spurs Rodeo will be celebrating 80 years this July, and it’s all thanks to our volunteers, fans, and the whole community. They are the heart and soul of the Silver Spurs Rodeo. This 80th anniversary is all about celebrating them. We’re pulling out all the stops to make the events this year unforgettable, bringing you the best of rodeo, celebrating where we’ve been, and getting excited about where we’re headed,” said Sara Berlinsky, Big Boss of the Silver Spurs Riding Club. “The 153^rd Silver Spurs Rodeo will kick off the summer and will introduce the traditional rodeo events that our guests are used to seeing, but also the 153^rd Silver Spurs Rodeo will highlight our youth who will kick off summer break during the performance in front of a live crowd.”

At the 153rd Silver Spurs Rodeo, the Silver Spurs Riding Club will donate to the Boy & Girls Club of St. Cloud and Safety First PediAquatics. Donations to further support the Silver Spurs Riding Club’s community efforts are being accepted online.

To make donations, go to: https://www.silverspursrodeo.com/silver-spurs-in-the-community/

For more information on the event and ticket prices, go to www.silverspursrodeo.com

TICKETS: 

• Friday, May 31 –
• Silver Spurs Arena – 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
• Doors open at 6:30 p.m., performance starts at 7:30 p.m.

○        Free for children 3 and under (lap seating for child)

○        $15 per child ages 4-10

○        $25 per adult in Silver assigned seats

○        $35 per adult in Gold assigned seats

• Saturday, June 1 –
• Silver Spurs Arena – 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
• Doors open at 6:30 p.m., performance starts at 7:30 p.m.

○        Free for children 3 and under (lap seating for child)

○        $15 per child ages 4-10

○        $25 per adult in Silver assigned seats

○        $35 per adult in Gold assigned seats

A Combo Ticket for both Silver Spurs Rodeo performances starts at $20.

** Every summer, the Silver Spurs Riding Club honors veterans and active service members as a way to honor their sacrifice. This year, veterans and active-duty service members can pick up a voucher in the lobby for a FREE hotdog or hamburger and a drink with their paid admission and proof of service. **

For more information & to purchase tickets, go to www.silverspursrodeo.com.

PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPP:

Silver Spurs Rodeo Queens

○        Miss Silver Spurs – Riley DeRosa

○        Junior Miss Silver Spurs – Lindsey Yma

○        Little Miss Silver Spurs – Ivey Roush

2024 Coca-Cola Cowboys and Women’s Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

○        Jackie Dalton

○        Beverly Partin

○        Jimmy Poffenbaugh

○        Chuck Dunnick

Silver Spurs Riding Club Roughstock

○        Most of the roughstock used during the Silver Spurs Rodeo was born and raised in Central Florida by Silver Spurs Riding Club members and ranchers.

■        George Kempfer is the Stock Committee chairperson and can be interviewed and/or featured

Big Boss (president) of the Silver Spurs Riding Club:

○        Sara Berlinsky, the third female Big Boss in the club’s history.

Silver Spurs Rodeo contract personnel

○        Announcer

■        Could interview with stats about contestants they know are coming to perform for the weekend

○        Rodeo Clowns

■        How rodeo clowns get ready for the rodeo

○        Bull Fighters

■        Strategies for protecting the contestant

General Footage:

■        Fans witnessing cowboys and cowgirls competing in the Silver Spurs Rodeo’s seven traditional events

■        Fans being entertained by the rodeo clown

■        Junior Barrel Racing

■        Junior Bull Riding

■        Mutton Bustin’

■        Watch the one-of-a-kind Junior Silver Spurs Quadrille team perform a square dance on horseback

Lake Nona Wave Hotel has just unveiled its summer pop-up experience, The Palm Club, inspired by Florida’s 1960’s golden age. Located at the heart of the hotel’s ultra-lush Sculpture Garden surrounded by 400 swaying palm trees and sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections, The Palm Club will launch tomorrow, April 19 for a summer-long experience featuring vintage cocktails, gourmet picnics, inspired photo moments, and more.

The pop-up takes place weekly (Friday through Sunday) and each night of the weekend will have its own dedicated programming:

• Friday evenings will feature a vintage Movie’s Under the Stars – starting April 19 with the 007 classic Goldfinger and an Aston Martin photo-op.
• Saturday evenings will feature Sunset Sessions with a live vocalist providing the backdrop to a romantic picnic or pre-dinner cocktail.
• Sunday afternoons will feature old-fashioned cocktails and boozy popsicles to accompany an afternoon stroll among the Sculpture Garden

Gourmet picnics: To compliment these experiences, locals and guests alike can reserve picnics with Veuve Clicquot champagne, crudites, artisan cheese and charcuterie, fresh fruit, and sweet treats, as well as a cozy blanket and pillows to savor the sunset and surrounding sculpture garden.

While the Palm Club pop-up is running, the hotel will be offering the “See, Be Seen and Save at The Palm Club” deal where guests will save $20 on prevailing weekend rates through June 30, 2024.

The Silver Spurs Rodeo is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a year-long celebration honoring its enduring legacy and deep roots in Osceola County. Since the first chute opened on July 4, 1944, the Silver Spurs Rodeo has become an iconic event, symbolizing the hardworking ranchers of Florida and the close-knit fabric of its fans and founding members.

The Silver Spurs Rodeo’s history is intertwined with that of Osceola County, preserving the region’s traditions of rodeo, ranching, and citrus production. Beyond entertainment, the Silver Spurs Riding Club has continually given back to the community, contributing nearly $100,000 to non-profits since 2020 alone.

The 153^rd Silver Spurs Rodeo presents dirt-pounding action this summer for two evening rodeos. Fans will be treated to seven traditional rodeo events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, women’s barrel racing, steer wrestling, and team roping. Unique to the June rodeo performances, there is junior barrel racing,  junior bull riding, and a special appearance by the Junior Silver Spurs Quadrille, which will feature teenagers performing a square dance on horseback at the Silver Spurs Arena. Plus, one of rodeo fan’s favorite events, mutton bustin’ (also known as sheep racing), returns to the arena in between the rodeo action

“The Silver Spurs Rodeo will be celebrating 80 years this July, and it’s all thanks to our volunteers, fans, and the whole community. They are the heart and soul of the Silver Spurs Rodeo. This 80th anniversary is all about celebrating them. We’re pulling out all the stops to make the events this year unforgettable, bringing you the best of rodeo, celebrating where we’ve been, and getting excited about where we’re headed,” said Sara Berlinsky, Big Boss of the Silver Spurs Riding Club. “The 153^rd Silver Spurs Rodeo will kick off the summer and will introduce the traditional rodeo events that our guests are used to seeing, but also the 153^rd Silver Spurs Rodeo will highlight our youth who will kick off summer break during the performance in front of a live crowd.”

At the 153rd Silver Spurs Rodeo, the Silver Spurs Riding Club will donate to the Boy & Girls Club of St. Cloud and Safety First PediAquatics. Donations to further support the Silver Spurs Riding Club’s community efforts are being accepted online.

To make donations, go to: https://www.silverspursrodeo.com/silver-spurs-in-the-community/

For more information on the event and ticket prices, go to www.silverspursrodeo.com

TICKETS: 

• Friday, May 31 –
• Silver Spurs Arena – 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
• Doors open at 6:30 p.m., performance starts at 7:30 p.m.

○        Free for children 3 and under (lap seating for child)

○        $15 per child ages 4-10

○        $25 per adult in Silver assigned seats

○        $35 per adult in Gold assigned seats

• Saturday, June 1 –
• Silver Spurs Arena – 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
• Doors open at 6:30 p.m., performance starts at 7:30 p.m.

○        Free for children 3 and under (lap seating for child)

○        $15 per child ages 4-10

○        $25 per adult in Silver assigned seats

○        $35 per adult in Gold assigned seats

A Combo Ticket for both Silver Spurs Rodeo performances starts at $20.

** Every summer, the Silver Spurs Riding Club honors veterans and active service members as a way to honor their sacrifice. This year, veterans and active-duty service members can pick up a voucher in the lobby for a FREE hotdog or hamburger and a drink with their paid admission and proof of service. **

For more information & to purchase tickets, go to www.silverspursrodeo.com.

PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPP:

Silver Spurs Rodeo Queens

○        Miss Silver Spurs – Riley DeRosa

○        Junior Miss Silver Spurs – Lindsey Yma

○        Little Miss Silver Spurs – Ivey Roush

2024 Coca-Cola Cowboys and Women’s Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

○        Jackie Dalton

○        Beverly Partin

○        Jimmy Poffenbaugh

○        Chuck Dunnick

Silver Spurs Riding Club Roughstock

○        Most of the roughstock used during the Silver Spurs Rodeo was born and raised in Central Florida by Silver Spurs Riding Club members and ranchers.

■        George Kempfer is the Stock Committee chairperson and can be interviewed and/or featured

Big Boss (president) of the Silver Spurs Riding Club:

○        Sara Berlinsky, the third female Big Boss in the club’s history.

Silver Spurs Rodeo contract personnel

○        Announcer

■        Could interview with stats about contestants they know are coming to perform for the weekend

○        Rodeo Clowns

■        How rodeo clowns get ready for the rodeo

○        Bull Fighters

■        Strategies for protecting the contestant

General Footage:

■        Fans witnessing cowboys and cowgirls competing in the Silver Spurs Rodeo’s seven traditional events

■        Fans being entertained by the rodeo clown

■        Junior Barrel Racing

■        Junior Bull Riding

■        Mutton Bustin’

■        Watch the one-of-a-kind Junior Silver Spurs Quadrille team perform a square dance on horseback

When they visited the camp last year, Sean Creech Motorsport (SCM) hoped to jump start the sports car world’s attention back toward Camp Boggy Creek, a Eustis, Fla.-based stay camp started by Paul Newman and General Norman Schwartzkopf for children with serious medical illnesses.

Since the camp opened in 1996, they have hosted nearly 100,000 campers and family members, giving kids the chance to experience life alongside others who are dealing with the same situations – allowing them to be just regular kids for a week. The camp relies upon donors and sponsors, keeping the camp free for families.

On June 13, the SCM team will once again bring its pair of Ligier sports cars to the camp, entertaining the kids and handing out hats. It’s our chance to give the kids just one more thing to look forward to.