10 Arts & Culture Must Do’s in June
Central Florida is a vibrant hub of arts and culture, offering a myriad of destinations and events. This month immerse yourself in the creativity that our region has to offer. Here are ten must-experience arts and culture events spread throughout Central Florida, including Loch Haven, Downtown Orlando, SODO, Maitland and Winter Park. 1. The Florida […]
Rhythms of the Caribbean at The Winter Park Playhouse
In honor of Black Music Month and Caribbean American Heritage month, The Winter Park Playhouse has teamed up with Barbara Chandler Productions to present – Rhythms of the Caribbean – an evening celebrating Caribbean music showcasing Caribbean steel pan and poetry, Caribbean folk songs and Caribbean Gospel singers. This unique one night event will take place at The Winter Park Playhouse in their […]
Immerse Yourself in Caribbean Culture this Memorial Day Weekend
A weekend-long celebration of Caribbean and carnival culture in Downtown Orlando with a fashion show, Jouvert party, parade, contests, and music concerts. Get ready to experience the vibrant rhythms, colorful costumes, and infectious energy of Caribbean culture right in the heart of Downtown Orlando this Memorial Day Weekend. There are four events celebrating the rich […]
“From Here” heading to New York City
From Here, Donald Rupe’s critically-acclaimed original musical, heads to New York City this summer for a 6-week Off-Broadway engagement at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. The show completes its first local run at the Ren on May 5. Set in 2016, From Here tells the story […]
A Decade of Creativity and Artistic Excellence in Orlando
Discover the next generation of creative voices at UCF Celebrates the Arts, exclusively at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando. University of Central Florida (UCF) Celebrates the Arts is an annual event that has become a cornerstone of Orlando’s cultural calendar. The next edition of the festival is taking place at […]
Snap! Showcases Artists from Los Angeles and Chicago
Get to see up and close the work of renowned photographers at Snap! Orlando’s upcoming exhibitions: “T I M E L E S S,” “Gotta Go, Gotta Flow,” and “Life-As-Is.” The show opens on Friday, March 22 from 7 – 10 p.m. followed by an artist talk on Saturday, March 23, 2024. GALLERY 1 : […]
Embracing Life’s Journey with VIDA, Open Scene’s new show
Latina-led theater company Open Scene debuts a new family-friendly show with choreographer Ana Cuellar, former artist of Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba, at Fringe ArtSpace in downtown Orlando. VIDA is an immersive and captivating musical journey, a timeless invitation through dance and color to embrace our emotions and the beauty of life. The show runs […]
Celebrating the Legacy and Future of DiverseWord
Diverse Word, established in September 2006, stands as the longest-running open mic in Orlando, offering a platform for local artists to showcase their talents. At the heart of this artistic haven is Shawn Welcome, founder and long-time host, who has been a critical figure in nurturing the city’s creative spirit. Diverse Word has become a […]
How an Individual Artist Grant Led to Some of Orlando’s Biggest Celebrations
Cole NeSmith is a Florida-based artist and founder of the Creative City Project, an organization “birthed out of the belief that artists can change a city for the better by making it a more beautiful, meaningful, and interesting place to live.” NeSmith has produced hundreds of public art installations, which began with his and Josh […]
