76 cheers for libraries as CFVA gears up for ‘The Music Man’

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/13 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Let s face it, the real hero of The Music Man is a woman. Marian the librarian, to be exact. And Central Florida Vocal Arts is using its upcoming concert version of the musical to celebrate libraries....

‘Anthology,’ new partnership, Singhaus scholarship, more | Arts notes

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/12 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Here are items for your cultural calendar, starting with a new partnership between two established institutions. Crealdé School of Art and Casa Feliz have teamed up on an art exhibition at the...

Restaurants trot out special dishes to celebrate 20 years of Magical Dining

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/12 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

Visit Orlando s Magical Dining is celebrating 20 years in 2025, but the Good Salt Restaurant Group — with four restaurants participating this year — is marking a couple of special anniversaries, too,...

Gatorland’s Award-Winning Screamin’ Gator Zipline End of Summer Sale in 2025

My Central Florida Family 8/12 7:20A Brandi Zrallack

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Busch Gardens 2026 Event Line Up and 2026 Fun Card Offer

My Central Florida Family 8/12 7:13A Brandi Zrallack

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Disney On Ice Presents Jump In! – Where Magical Memories Come Alive

My Central Florida Family 8/12 7:01A Brandi Zrallack

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What is Magical Dining’s most asked question?

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/11 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

There are more than a few Michelin-starred venues in the City Beautiful these days, but chef Michael Collantes Soseki was among the first crop. That said, the hometown chef, whose culinary travels...

Back-to-School Tips from Our WFTV Interview: Setting Kids Up for a Positive and Successful Year

My Central Florida Family 8/11 5:11A Brandi Zrallack

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Orlando talent on the world stage: From Lincoln Center to Edinburgh Fringe

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/9 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

I m still sipping (or is that swilling?) glitter-dusted champagne to celebrate the long-awaited win of Ginger Minj on TV s RuPaul s Drag Race All Stars a few weeks ago. The Orlando drag performer s...

Critic’s Pick: Jerry Herman would be mighty proud of these ‘Girls’ | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/8 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

What a summer for musicals in Central Florida. Fresh off the delightful Catch Me If You Can at Osceola Arts and the exhilarating Big Fish from Theatre at St. Luke s comes Jerry s Girls, a super-duper...

Celebrating National Goat Cheese Month around Orlando

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/7 2:00A Amy Drew Thompson

I enjoy things that are mini and mighty, and the kitchen at Ziggie s Pizza is a fine example of both. The size of the 96-square-foot cooking space didn t matter to owner Christian Ziegler when they...

Ta-da! This trio’s getting gussied up to be ‘Jerry’s Girls’

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/6 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Well, hello, Desiree. And Laura. And Patrece. Winter Park Playhouse is preparing to stage Jerry s Girls, the salute to musical-theater great Jerry Herman , and local powerhouse actors Desiree Montes,...

Win Tickets to Disney On Ice in Orlando

My Central Florida Family 8/6 4:24A Brandi Zrallack

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Savor the Flavors of Orlando Magical Dining 2025: 6 Weeks. 3 Courses. 2 Exceptional Prices.

My Central Florida Family 8/6 3:35A Brandi Zrallack

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National Celebration Days in August: Fun for the Whole Family!

My Central Florida Family 8/6 3:26A Brandi Zrallack

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