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MUSIC 39 Be a big noise
This year’s Florida Music Festival showcases an incredible array of local soundsmiths – all for free
11 Pulse: In Memoriam
27 Tipping the scales
A profile of Pulse Nightclub shooting victim Gilberto Ramon Silva Menéndez
Ambitious Winter Park fish house Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen is angling to be the “it” spot for seafood lovers
39 Picks This Week
27 Tip Jar
Floridian ex-pats Teach Me Equals go wherever their songs take them
11 This Modern World 11 ICYMI News you need to know but may have missed in the past week
13 News Briefs Instead of Rubio, a ‘Lil Marco’ puppet addresses constituents at Maitland town hall
Great live music rattles Orlando every night
40 As the crow flies
Blue Jacket Grille to take over old Smiling Bison space, Visit Orlando seeks city’s signature dish, plus more in our weekly food roundup
33 Recently Reviewed Short takes on restaurants we’ve reviewed recently
13 News Briefs Orlando Police Chief John Mina reveals more details about Pulse response
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ARTS + CULTURE 25 Live Active Cultures Ahead of her concert at the Dr. Phillips Center April 21, legendary star of stage and screen Bernadette Peters discusses her 60-plus-year career in show business
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15 Cinema smorgasbord From special screenings to brunches to chef demos to parties, the 26th annual Florida Film Festival packs out the schedule this year
42 Selections
17 Thumbs up
47 Down the Road
46 The Week
Eleven FFF movies you shouldn’t miss
Back Pages
20 Thumbs down A few films we didn’t care for quite as much
58 Gimme Shelter
37 On Screens in Orlando
58 Savage Love
Movies playing this week: The Lost City of Z, The Prmoise, Unforgettable and more
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IN MEMORIAM: THE ORLANDO 49 Every week between now and the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shootings, Orlando Weekly will profile a person killed on June 12, 2016. This week: Gilberto Ramon Silva Menéndez
Gilberto Silva Menéndez left this world to the sounds of drums and those who loved him dancing to plena music with rainbow flags. Silva Menéndez, also known as “Culi” and “Junito,” was one of 49 people killed at the gay nightclub Pulse during a mass shooting on June 12. At his funeral, his family didn’t want mourners to wear black. They wanted people to celebrate in the way that reflected Silva Menéndez’s joyfulness by dressing in bright colors, holding balloons and dancing to
Puerto Rican folk music. “You were so special,” his sister Marynell Valentin wrote on Facebook. “I only ask God to guide your soul. What I would give to hear your voice again, to have that smile you always put on my face. I love you, my gaviota. Visit me in my dreams because I need one of those hugs from you.” Silva Menéndez, 25, was originally from Manati, Puerto Rico, and moved to Orlando a few years ago. Before his death, he was working as a sales associate at Speedway and studying health care management at the Ana G. Méndez University’s Orlando campus. His friends and family knew him as a happy person who loved music and life. “It sucks to accept and live with never again seeing someone who only caused happiness in my life,” writes Karla Cabrera, one of Silva Menéndez friends. “My mind is hurt and my heart has gone crazy.” On Silva Menéndez’s birthday last year, his friends and family left loving messages to him on social media and imagined him celebrating in heaven. “How time has gone by but the pain does not subside,” Valentin wrote to her brother. “It’s been eight months without listening to your laugh, without seeing you dance. Wow, how I miss you. You’re always in my thoughts.”
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Orlando City Council gets a raise, Aramis Ayala sues Rick Scott, the West Art District tries to keep its murals and other things you may have missed this week. »
Orlando commissioners, mayor vote to give themselves raises:
Orlando City Council voted last month to give commissioners and Mayor Buddy Dyer a pay raise, a decision that flew under the radar for some residents. Orlando’s six city commissioners will receive a pay increase of 6.5 percent, bumping up their salaries to $58,000 each. Mayor Buddy Dyer, who received a 5 percent bump, will get an increase to $186,306. The increases to elected officials’ salaries were included in a March 20 meeting agenda item about the approval of collective bargaining agreements between the city and employees represented by the Laborers International Union of North America and Service Employees International Union.
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Ayala sues Scott over removal from death penalty cases:
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Orlando wants to work with West Art District owners to keep murals:
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala is suing Gov. Rick Scott in federal and state court to challenge his authority to remove her from death penalty cases after she announced she wouldn’t pursue executions during her administration. Scott has already removed Ayala from the case of murder suspect Markeith Loyd and an additional 21 other first-degree murder cases. The state lawsuit accuses Scott of “unnecessarily and precipitously” creating confusion in the criminal prosecution system “just to score political points.” Ayala’s lawyer, Roy Austin, argued in the federal lawsuit filed in the Middle District of Florida that when Scott removed Ayala from the cases, he violated her right to due process and the rights of voters who elected her to represent them.
The city of Orlando is trying to strike a deal with the owners of the West Art District to keep its artwork after the buildings were cited for violating the city’s mural policy. The owners of the buildings at 1011 W. Central Blvd. were scheduled to appear April 12 before Orlando’s code enforcement board, but city spokeswoman Cassandra Lafser says the hearing for the West Art District property was moved to May as city staff tries to resolve the issue in private meetings.
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Central Florida lawmaker blocks bill to replace Confederate statue:
Florida will continue to be represented by Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith in the U.S. Capitol because one Central Florida lawmaker thinks there are just not enough statues of Walt Disney. The Associated Press reports state Rep. Scott Plakon blocked a bill to replace Smith’s statue in the National Statuary Hall because he says the process was flawed. But another lawmaker says the Longwood Republican’s real reason for stopping the replacement is because Plakon is “really stuck on Disney” to represent the Sunshine State. While Disney did create an empire in Orlando, he never lived in Florida. mcordeiro@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com
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Instead of Rubio, a ‘Lil Marco’ puppet addresses constituents at Maitland town hall BY DEANNA FERRAN T E
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s expected, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio was a no-show at Saturday’s constituent town hall in Maitland. But a special guest did show up to answer questions for concerned citizens. On April 15, around 50 concerned Central Floridians gathered at the Maitland Civic Center to raise their concerns about Rubio’s continued absence at town hall meetings across the state. Despite multiple invitations delivered via letters, phone calls and in person, Rubio didn’t attend the town hall. Instead, “Lil Marco,” a pint-sized puppet version of the senator, made an appearance to answer constituents’ questions. The event was hosted by Indivisible Central Florida, a chapter of the larger Indivisible activist organization that was formed as a response to Donald Trump’s presidency. Because Rubio wasn’t there to answer questions himself, Indivisible Central Florida used Lil Marco to hold a skit of sorts, with attendees asking the puppet prepared questions. Lil Marco’s answers to the questions were based on research the group had done prior to the event using information they took from Rubio interviews published throughout his campaign. The event also included an open mic section, where constituents were able to record questions in an iPhone video that Indivisible plans to send to Rubio’s office. Attendees asked Rubio to address issues ranging from immigration to health care to the environment. Rob O’Brien, Indivisible Central Florida’s group coordinator, says the organization aims to promote progressive ideals and resist the current administration’s agenda. O’Brien adds that the group decided to hold the Maitland town hall meeting, even though the probability of Rubio showing up was slim, because he feels the senator needs to understand that being elected means representing everyone, not just the people who voted for him.
“I know you can’t please everyone,” he says. “The conversation, however, has to be had.” A spokesperson from Rubio’s Orlando office told the group that Rubio couldn’t commit to the town hall because of previously scheduled commitments. In the past, however, Rubio has said he doesn’t show up to these town halls because of their “hostile atmosphere.” Allison Holmes, from Longwood, says the senator is spineless. “I’m not a left-wing extremist, as I believe he calls people,” she says. “I’m just worried. ... There must be some reason behind these town halls. If you can’t stand in front of a mother with three kids, who can you face?” Holmes’ son JJ made national headlines last fall when he was kicked out of a Trump rally. Holmes says JJ, who has a severe case of cerebral palsy, wanted to go to the rally after seeing how Trump had mocked a disabled reporter on the campaign trail. But, while at the rally, JJ himself was mocked and Trump supporters kicked and shoved his wheelchair as he was removed from the event. Now, she says her son wants to know why somebody who’s supposed to be a check on Trump, something Rubio promised to be when he ran for office, won’t stand up to the president. O’Brien adds that Indivisible never set out to create hostility: The organization suggests that people be respectful but persistent when asking for answers at town halls. “Additionally, he won’t know unless he shows up to one,” he says. “But I don’t think he’s very good at showing up.” If you’re looking to get involved with Indivisible Central Florida, you can find the group every Tuesday in front of Rubio’s Orlando office, located at 201 S. Orange Ave.
‘IF YOU’RE ALIVE, RAISE YOUR HAND’ Orlando Police Chief John Mina reveals more details about Pulse response BY M O N I V E TTE CO R D E I RO
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s they waited to be rescued from the gunman for hours, 13 people died inside the bathrooms at the gay nightclub Pulse. Twenty victims were killed on the dance floor after Omar Mateen began a shooting rampage during the club’s Latin Night on June 12, 2016, that ultimately ended in the deaths of 49 people. The new details about the Orlando massacre come from a presentation about the shooting that Orlando Police Chief John Mina has given to police departments around the world. The report offers a more complete timeline of the tragedy, but does not reveal if any clubgoers were shot by police as law enforcement officers tried to stop the 29-yearold security guard from Fort Pierce. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is also reviewing the police response to the Pulse shooting. When Mateen entered Pulse at 2:02 a.m. with a military-style rifle, he immediately started shooting at around 300 people as they partied. Officers entered the club through the patio around 2:08 a.m. and began rescuing victims. Because there were so many bodies on the floor, one officer was overheard on police footage saying, “If you’re alive, raise your
hand.” Twenty-three victims died on the dance floor and stage area, while two victims died in the front lobby and patio. Victims were taken to a triage area across from Pulse at Einstein Bros. Bagels on Orange Avenue, where two more people died. Nine victims managed to get out of the club but died at Orlando Regional Medical Center. The report confirms police officers had cornered Mateen near the bathrooms 10 minutes after the shooting began. The gunman and some of the hostages inside the bathroom told police Mateen had bomb vests he planned to put on victims and explosives in his car, though no bombs were found. During this time, Mateen also pledged his allegiance to the terrorist group ISIS during a phone call with a hostage negotiator. Three hours after the first shots were fired, police breached the bathroom wall using explosives and an armored car. Eighteen victims were rescued from the bathrooms, though 13 victims had perished as they waited. The breach drew Mateen out of the bathroom and into the hallway, where he fired multiple times toward law enforcement officers and hit one OPD officer’s Kevlar helmet. Police returned fire and ultimately killed Mateen around 5:15 a.m. mcordeiro@orlandoweekly.com
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CINEMA SMORGASBORD From screenings to brunches, the 26th annual Florida Film Festival packs out the schedule this year
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s arts organizations across the country prepare to feel the sting of proposed cuts to – or the complete elimination of – the National Endowment for the Arts, one local beneficiary, the Florida Film Festival, has programmed its biggest year ever. This year, the festival (Florida’s only Oscaraccredited festival for the Live Action Short, Documentary Short and Animated Short categories) brings a record 182 films to be screened over 10 days, including 55 feature films and 122 shorts, from April 21-30. Programmers got more submissions this year than ever before, resulting in a diverse lineup that features films from 40 different countries and 76 films directed by women – the most the festival has ever had. However, recent renovations at the partnering Regal Winter Park Village have resulted in fewer available seats than in previous years. Though the plush new reclining seats at the multiplex are normally a welcome addition, the capacity of the two theaters rented by the festival has gone down from 279 and 179 to 163 and 135. This will definitely leave some film fans out in the cold if they try to buy tickets for screenings at the last minute, so festivalgoers are strongly advised to buy tickets well in advance for anything that’s a must-see for them. And just as in previous years, there’s plenty at the festival that will be “must-see.” The “Spotlight Features” category brings in 12 films from major stars or directors that have yet to see wide release. Among them
are comedian Demetri Martin’s directorial debut, Dean, which he also wrote and stars in alongside Kevin Kline and Community’s Gillian Jacobs; Colossal, starring Anne Hathaway, a comedy in which her character’s mental breakdown is somehow tied to a rampaging kaiju; Buster’s Mal Heart, a surreal tale of a man trapped between two different realities, starring Mr. Robot’s Rami Malek; and Menashe, a family drama set in Brooklyn’s Hasidic Jewish conclave, performed entirely in Yiddish. And a special one-screen version of Manifesto, originally produced as a 13-screen installation by video artist Julian Rosefeldt, should be required viewing for fans of Cate Blanchett, who performs 12 different art manifestos as monologues as a variety of characters. While distribution companies tend to keep these movies under wraps before festivals, the Spotlight program often serves as a season preview of films that will play at the Enzian in subsequent months, giving you the opportunity to form your own opinion before Orlando Weekly has the chance to review them. Celeb-spotters get three chances to watch movies with the stars this year. Director David Zucker and star Robert Hays join a screening of the quintessential screwball comedy, Airplane!, with a Q&A after the show on Saturday, April 29. (Expect someone to pitch Airplane! III: The Memening after the film’s online popularity in the wake of United Airlines’ recent PR troubles.) Stillwater’s own guitarist-with-mystique, Russell Hammond – that is, Almost Famous star Billy Crudup – stops in for another Q&A after a screening of his breakout film, Alison Maclean’s 1999 adaptation of Denis Johnson’s short
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story collection, Jesus’ Son, on Friday, April 28. And America’s 1980s sweetheart, Lea Thompson, known for her work in Caroline in the City, Howard the Duck, Red Dawn and SpaceCamp, joins the festival for a screening of Robert Zemeckis’ timeless (pun intended) Back to the Future on Sunday, April 23. Tickets for celebrity events always go fast, so beg, borrow or steal as you see fit. Of course, half the fun of the film festival takes place outside the theater. In addition to invite-only parties like the Filmmaker Welcome Party and Industry Party, there’s the swanky-AF Opening Night Party on Friday, April 21, with an optional screening of this year’s opening night film, The Hero – the story of an aging actor (played by national treasure Sam Elliott) coming to terms with illness and mortality. Two Sunday brunch buffets provide patrons with the opportunity to nosh and talk about their favorite flicks (before embarking upon marathon screening sessions) at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 23 and 30. The fountain across from Regal Winter Park Village becomes ground zero for the Festival Block Party – featuring free drinks and appetizers for anyone with a festival ticket or pass – at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22. And the Diageo beverage company sponsors a free Sip & Savor cocktail tasting at Enzian’s Eden Bar at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. With so many screenings, parties, buffets and more happening over 10 days, it’s nigh impossible to take everything in, and we’ve barely scratched the surface here. But the festival’s website, floridafilmfestival.com, provides an easy-to-use “My Festival” scheduling app that will help you make the most of the keystone event. Enjoy our preliminary guide to what we think you should see during the festival on the following pages, and keep an eye on our website for updates and interviews.
A high point of the Florida Film Festival each year is their Locally Fresh program, which blends cinema and cuisine in unexpected ways. Every festival features a handful of short films about local food purveyors made by local filmmakers – and the screening of said films won’t leave viewers’ mouths watering in vain, as the mini-documentaries are accompanied with chef demos and tastings. This year’s Locally Fresh films focus in on Ten10 Brewery, the Dinner Party Project and Hebni Nutrition’s Fresh Stop Bus. Ten10 is brewing a special Florida Film Festival Brew this year, to be sipped while watching a film about their story and brewing process. In February, the Enzian served as both location and guest chef for the ever-roving Dinner Party Project, an Orlando favorite; as a short film explaining the DPP’s overall mission and successes is screened, viewers will be able to learn more about that menu from the Enzian’s chef. The third film features the Fresh Stop Bus, a farmers market on wheels that combats local food deserts, and Hebni Nutrition, which provides free, culturally relevant cooking classes in English, Spanish and Kreyol in an effort to prevent dietrelated diseases in at-risk communities. After the 90-minute program of watching films, seeing food prepared and getting to taste it is over, viewers/eaters can tumble out onto the Enzian lawn, where a Locally Fresh farmers market is in full swing from noon to 2 p.m., including all three food organizations and many more local purveyors. – Jessica Bryce Young
Locally Fresh! Scrumptious Cinema runs 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $12. Locally Fresh! Farmers Market is noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, on the Eden Bar lawn (same address); admission is free.
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MIDNIGHT FEATURES BAD BLACK
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BY C A M ER ON M EI ER , T HA D D EU S M CCOL LU M , M AT T HEW M OYER A N D J ESSI C A BRYC E YOU N G
By any normal standard of filmmaking, Bad Black is not a “good” movie. A product of the zero-budget “Wakaliwood” film industry of Uganda, Bad Black utilizes amateur production techniques and actors to tell a uniquely Ugandan version of an over-the-top American-style action film. The plot can be hard to follow, but thankfully there’s a narrator who fills in gaps while providing MST3K-style commentary about the characters and events on screen. It’s a perfect fit for the festival’s midnight slot, and will undoubtedly be a hit, especially since this screening is customized for Orlando audiences. – TM BIRDBOY: THE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN (PSICONAUTAS) HONKY TONK HEAVEN: LEGEND OF THE BROKEN SPOKE
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I AM ANOTHER YOU
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FLORIDA FILMS Chinese national Nanfu Wang first started working on I Am Another You when she was a New York University film student on vacation in South Florida. She met a charismatic young drifter named Dylan Olsen and spent most of her vacation following him around to document what his life was like living on the street. If you already think you know how the rest of the film goes from that brief synopsis – the drifter turns out to be less of a free-spirited hero than a manipulative grifter – you’re both right and very wrong. After Wang parted ways with Olsen, she went on to make the acclaimed documentary Hooligan Sparrow, about Chinese human rights advocate Ye Haiyan, before following up. The difference between Wang’s approach in the first act of I Am Another You, filmed when she was a student, and the latter two thirds, filmed after she had the experience of running from Chinese police in pursuit of Hooligan Sparrow’s story, is palpable. Early on, Wang falls prey to the rookie mistake of making herself too much of a subject. But her subsequent investigation into Olsen’s past and present ends up – for both better and worse – humanizes him. It’s a revealing look at how first impressions – even if accurate – fail to tell the whole story. – TM
If you don’t already have a favorite bar in Austin, Texas, you will after seeing Honky Tonk Heaven. The documentary tells the story of James and Annetta White, the proprietors of the Broken Spoke, an old-school country dancehall smack in the middle of trendy South Austin. James White tells stories about the history of the place over its halfcentury in existence – which included residencies by Willie Nelson and George Strait – while introducing the viewer to the importance dancehalls had in country music culture. Those days are long gone, but the Spoke keeps plugging along, even as modern multi-use apartment buildings spring up all around (sound familiar, Orlando?). With plenty of live music performances and even a little bit of a two-step lesson thrown in, Honky Tonk Heaven is as close as you’ll get to spending a night at the Broken Spoke without having to travel to Texas. – TM
INTERNATIONAL FILMS
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Cute animated animals deal with not-so-cute issues in this feature-length adaptation of a Spanish graphic novel. On an island devastated by some unspecified industrial disaster, Birdboy scrapes out an existence in the forest. Like a goth version of Looney Tunes’ Egghead Jr., he drags his skeletal, black-suited self mutely through daily horrors – illness; drug use; trying and failing to fly; nightmares of terrifying demons. He’s pursued by Dinky, a troubled schoolgirl (schoolmouse?) who wants to escape the island, but doesn’t want to leave Birdboy behind. As she and her friends (a bunny who hears voices telling her to do bad things and a tubby, bullied fox) make their way through the scary dump full of mean, violent rats, they confront class warfare, rage, pain, greed and a lot of other stuff that’s not usually on the menu for adorable cartoon critters. Psiconautas screens as a midnight movie, but aside from the trippy visuals and occasional flashes of black humor, it isn’t average midnight movie fare – these animated characters are more likely to make you cry than laugh, and will stick in your mind for days after viewing. RIYL: dystopia, teen angst, anthropomorphic alarm clocks. – JBY
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A touching look at getting older and maintaining a connection to our youth, Pop Aye is the story of Thana (Thaneth Warakulnukroh), a Thai architect who is finding himself to be more and more irrelevant both professionally and in his strained relationship with his wife. But when he has a chance meeting with the elephant he had when he was a boy growing up in rural Thailand, he decides to purchase it and bring it back home. The ensuing road movie is filled with memorable characters like a hypochondriac ascetic, a trans prostitute and a pair of beleaguered policemen. Though the journey sags in the middle, much like the titular elephant, Pop Aye is filled with just the right amount of humor and pathos to make it a recommended watch. – TM
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The festival presents a special screening of Unrest, a documentary about people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The film is special not just for its topic but because the director and subject, Jennifer Brea, grew up in Orlando. After developing a high fever several years ago, Brea slipped into what is often labeled “chronic fatigue syndrome.” But she didn’t fight just the condition, she fought for answers – on film. “It was like I had died but was forced to watch as the world moves on,” she says in the documentary. “I didn’t know what else to do, so I just kept filming.” But instead of becoming a self-indulgent cinematic exerCONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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yet, there is one beautiful moment towards the end when Ottens, the slightest smile creeping across his face, confesses fondly, “The best thing is, it’s not over yet … all those crazy people are still working with cassettes.” – MM CIRCUS KID
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cise, Unrest embraces everyone who has suffered silently with this misunderstood condition (17 million worldwide, 85 percent women) and partially morphs into a medical thriller by exposing the horrible history of “female hysteria.” “Central Florida is where I spent all of my formative years, and it’s where I spent all of my time, dreaming what I would grow up to become and what I would do with my life, and it’s also where I fell in love with film,” Brea told OW. “[This screening] rivals how I felt about appearing at Sundance. I’m really excited to be coming home.” “One of the amazing and I think really beautiful things about filmmaking is that it is a collaborative, creative process,” she says. “When I started production, I was almost homebound and almost entirely bed-ridden, and at first I tried to travel to go on shoots, and I would, you know, go an hour from my house and would shoot for a day on location and would spend the next 30 days in bed. … It took six months to get to six shoot days. … I started to think about what were some sort of technological solutions that would allow me to have a presence in the field without actually having to travel to set. What I want people to take away [from the film is that] life is fragile and often unpredictable, but I think that it is … possible to find a way to survive, and I think that’s what a lot of the film is about on the deepest level,” she says. “We are fighting. This is a movement.” – CM
COMPETITION DOCUMENTARY FEATURES CASSETTE: A DOCUMENTARY MIXTAPE
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Hats off to the documentary Cassette for handily answering the question, “Are cassettes still a thing?” Yes, they’re still a fucking thing, and they never really weren’t “a thing,” for those in the underground interested in transmitting their sounds in an affordable, quickly produced physical medium. At the core of this documentary is the notion that cassettes represented a democratization of sound production and dissemination in a way that no physical medium had before or since. This love letter to the format is all heart – the emotion during interviews with Henry Rollins, Rob Sheffield, Daniel Johnston, National Audio Company employees, and DJs Ron G and Red Alert is palpable. The true coup of this film, however, is extended conversations with Lou Ottens, the inventor of the cassette tape. He talks about his work with a dispassionate lack of nostalgia. And
For most of us, it’s too late to run away and join the circus. But the next-best thing might be watching Circus Kid, a delightful documentary that shines its follow spot not just on the history of the modern American circus but the meaning of family. At just 71 minutes, Circus Kid might seem too slight. And the fact that it’s directed and partially narrated by its subject, Lorenzo Pisoni, might strike some as self-promotional. But the stories that Pisoni presents about the famous Pickle Family Circus and the countless clowns and acrobats (including Bill Irwin) it inspired will likely inspire you too, regardless of your opinions of the Big Top. The feature is accompanied by Richard Twice (3 stars), a short, partially animated documentary about a talented musician who walked away from potential fame after a life-altering stage experience in the late 1960s. It’s a fascinating yet melancholy examination of how a single event can irreparably alter one’s life. – CM FOR AHKEEM
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Most documentaries either report past events or observe unfolding ones. For Ahkeem is a memorable example of the latter, as its camera provides extraordinary access to Daje Shelton, a 17-year-old black girl from the slums of St. Louis. The film, directed by Jeremy Levine and Landon Van Soest, follows her for a year and a half, as she struggles to avoid legal trouble, graduate from high school, raise a baby and maintain a relationship with her boyfriend – while he is trying to stay out of jail. And behind it all is the shadow of the 2014 Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri. Though the subjects’ actions are undoubtedly altered by the camera, the film is still a memorable and painful portrait of a world that seems hopeless. (The film’s executive producer is Jeff Truesdell, former editor of Orlando Weekly, who now lives in St. Louis.) The feature is preceded by a short Florida doc titled The Rabbit Hunt (3 stars), which is exactly what its name suggests. Directed by Patrick Bresnan, it is extremely difficult to watch, especially if you’re an animal lover, but it also feels culturally and morally necessary. – CM
SHORTS PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED SHORTS
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This annual block is known for filmmakers who push the thematic and technical limits of animated cinema. This year’s offering is a mixed bag of quality, but discovering the assorted treats is nevertheless a worthwhile, mind-expanding experience. Most of the 12 films are
surreal, absurd or experimental, and the group would have benefited from one or two selections with a traditional narrative structure, to serve as palate cleansers for the stranger fare. In addition, Pussy (2 stars) is better suited to the midnight shorts block. (About a vagina that springs to life and escapes a woman’s body to wreak havoc, it is surely President Trump’s nightmare.) Most accomplished is the Spanish-language Decorado (4 stars). The only foreign-language film (with subtitles) in the group, it’s both laugh-out-loud funny and hauntingly dark. Only slightly less brain-bending are The Absence of Eddy Table (4 stars), Journal Animé (3 stars) and This Is Not an Animation (3 stars), while Fears (3 stars) is the sweetest. But sweet or not, make no mistake: This is an adults-only program. – CM SHORTS PROGRAM NO. 2: “EVERYBODY KNOWS”
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This narrative shorts block is titled “Everybody Knows” in tribute to Leonard Cohen. And, fittingly, most of the characters in the eight films are either being watched or judged, but ultimately exceed or defy expectations. Culde-Sac (3 stars), written by and starring Oscar winner (and Florida Film Festival friend) Shawn Christensen, is well acted, shot and paced but lacks some context and emotional punch. Laurels (3 stars) offers a unique and twisty take on film festivals while providing the block with its only comedy, albeit a dark one. Zaar (3 stars) is an unconventional and touching examination of an act of terror – from the terrorist’s point of view. And Zero-Zero (4 stars), about an unlikely bond between a little girl and her seemingly unscrupulous neighbor, is an absolute gem. – CM
FOOD FILMS NEW CHEFS ON THE BLOCK
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Like pictures of food on Instagram, movies about food and chefs are apparently irresistible, and this tale of two restaurants spreading their wings is no different. The film follows Aaron Silverman of Rose’s Luxury and Frank Linn of Frankly … Pizza! from construction to doors opening and through their first year, covering 2013 to 2015. Viewers who know that 30 percent of restaurants fail in the first year, some even before opening their doors, may be biting their nails wondering whether these places will make it, especially in the challenging Washington, D.C., area, where business slows to a trickle when congress is out of session. Despite some pacing issues, including a slow start full of unnecessary Restaurant 101 info (some of the talking-head interludes are pointless — I don’t care if it’s Michel Richard saying it, lines like “You have to focus 150 percent” are just a waste of screen time), Silverman and Linn eventually emerge as engaging characters, and the filmmakers manage to make viewers care deeply about whether they’ll succeed. The two men, and the two restaurants, are very different – Silverman’s personal reserve dovetails with the studiedly casual perfection on his plates, while Linn seems like a big goofy kid who just wants to open a slice joint – but both end up surprising us. – JBY
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Throw in a Minotaur, puppets, a meta-theatrical film crew and imaginative booby traps sprung from the fertile and apparently troubled mind of Dave (Nick Thune) himself, and you have the blueprints for a delightfully surreal construction. Though first-time director Bill Watterson and writer Steven Sears deserve thanks for thinking outside the box, literally, and creating magical props and sets on a small budget, Dave’s dilemma is in its writing, editing and acting, none of which are smart or crisp enough to fulfill the movie’s metaphysical promise. Instead of a meaningful commentary, we’re given silly tedium only occasionally interrupted by profundity. Still, it’s a noble newbie effort and will likely attract a small cult following on the festival circuit. – CM
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Competition Narrative Features A STRAY
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Most of us became familiar with Minneapolis’s Somali immigrant population when Barkhad Abdi received his Oscar nomination for Captain Phillips in 2014. Now A Stray, starring another actor from that movie (Barkhad Abdirahman), teaches us more about that refugee community. Adan (Abdirahman) is one such refugee, and when he’s abandoned by his family and friends, he turns to the one who won’t judge him: a dog. But, in an interesting cultural twist, we’re reminded that many Muslims view canines as unclean. “My people stick with camels and goats,” he says. “At least they are useful.” Yet both Adan and his companion – essentially both strays – forge an existence together in this film by Musa Syeed. And there you have a great beginning to a movie that goes nowhere and further disappoints with each passing, rambling scene and undeveloped subplot. If Abdirahman had given a more compelling performance or sharper editing had created a more dynamic pace, A Stray might have found a home in my heart. But the production is a bit too mangy for my taste. – CM DAVE MADE A MAZE
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One of the best things about festivals is they show movies that challenge our perception of “normal” relationships and neatly categorized genres. Girl Flu is one of those films. The story of a 12-year-old girl traumatized by her first period, the film is, at first glance, a comedy. But throw in an atypical mother-daughter relationship and an even stranger boyfriend-girlfriend story, and the tale morphs into a rambling slice-of-life, coming-of-age drama. Firsttime writer-director Dorie Barton should be commended for challenging our expectations of that all-too-common genre, but, regrettably, her newbie status betrays her, as the unique elements collapse into derivative storytelling, hindered by pacing, writing and cinematography not far removed from a student project. And though the acting is mostly competent, it’s no match for the air of amateurism. Barton will do better work, and probably soon, but this Flu is not one you want to catch. – CM
COMPETITION DOCUMENTARY FEATURES 8 BORDERS, 8 DAYS
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The civil war in Syria, now in its seventh year, has resulted in the largest humanitarian crisis in recent memory due to the mass exodus of refugees fleeing the country. And while the plight of those refugees – and the very real consequences of other governments’ responses to that crisis – are worthwhile topics, 8 Borders, 8 Days is not really the documentary you want to go to for an in-depth look at the situation. Directed by Amanda Bailly, a documentary filmmaker based out of Beirut, Lebanon, 8 Borders follows a Syrian woman called “Sham,” along with her fiancé and two children, as they take an inflatable raft from Turkey to Greece, then cross into Macedonia, Serbia and Hungary on their way to Germany. And while the film certainly shows plenty of refugees having to endure physical discomfort and exhaustion during the journey, there’s barely any effort to explain or provide context for what is happening on screen. Refugees are pushed back by riot shields, only to have police start letting refugees past their line one-by-one or even all at once. Sham is ebullient when showing the
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RAT FILM
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If you’ve been longing for an absurdist, experimental documentary about rats, your wait is over. If, however – like 99 percent of the population – you haven’t, you should stay away from this disappointing piece of performance art. Surprisingly, Rat Film, written and directed by first-timer Theo Anderson, is, at its core, not really about rodents. Instead, it’s some sort of rat-shit-crazy metaphor about Baltimore’s history of segregation and how we treat our fellow humans like rats. It’s also a strange tapestry of tales woven in the style of Robert Altman – if Altman were a rat fetishist and tripping on acid. Lurching from a gritty, handheld profile of a rat exterminator, to a glimpse of people keeping rats as pets, to video-game simulations, to a hypnotically narrated overview of Baltimore’s history, to rednecks crooning about bashing in rodents’ brains, this film is ill-conceived and unnecessary. For some, its unique brand of essay filmmaking will be mesmerizing in a pretentious, art-film kind of way – à la Werner Herzog. But for most of you, I predict an unpleasant, confusing grind that will teach you little about either rats or people. Rat Film is coupled with a much better short doc, Clean Hands (3 stars), about a drive-in Christian church in Daytona Beach. Let us pray, with the parking brake on. – CM WOMAN ON FIRE
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Festivals are about breaking barriers, and the Florida Film Festival does just that. Movies addressing LGBT issues, for example, are being featured again this year, with Woman on Fire – a documentary about the first openly transgender firefighter in New York City – being one of the most memorable. Growing up in a family of firemen, George Guinan understood the male-dominated culture but never embraced it. First coming out as gay and then transitioning to female, George – now Brooke – had to deal not just with the realization that “being a woman was in [her] heart and mind” but also the fact that her parents were initially “sick to [their] stomach” and “devastated” at Brooke’s revelations. Though Brooke’s story has already been covered by mainstream media, there is still a tale to tell. Sadly, the doc doesn’t live up to its subject’s promise, as it relies too heavily on predictable interviews, focuses too closely on the minutiae of Brooke and her boyfriend’s life, and comes across as slightly self-indulgent, the last thing one wants from a film that is so personal and potentially inspiring. The feature is preceded by The Carousel (4 stars), a doc about a historic merry-go-round in Binghamton, New York, which inspired hometown hero Rod Serling’s creation of Walking Distance, one of the best Twilight Zone episodes. Watching this excellent short is akin to grabbing the brass ring. – CM
September 18-24, 2017 www.peacefilmfest.org
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BY SETH KUBERSKY BERNADETTE PETERS PHOTO COURTESY DR. PHILLIPS CENTER
Two-time Tony-winning actress
Bernadette Peters brings her acclaimed concert An Evening With Bernadette Peters to the Dr. Phillips Center on April 21. The legendary star of stage and screen spoke to Orlando Weekly ahead of her visit to discuss her 60-plus-year career in show business, including …
PERFORMING WITH THE MUPPETS
“What’s great about this kind of work is that there’s no fourth wall. It’s just them and me under one roof.”
“I loved being on The Muppet Show because they are so real. The Muppets become like real people. I sang to Robin, Kermit’s nephew, and they had to remind me, ‘Please don’t kiss the Muppet,’ because it’s hard to get the lipstick off. I don’t even look down [at the puppeteer], I’m always looking at the puppet.”
role really well. To come back to a role after that many years and do it is really a joy. I think that’s what’s happening now to Glenn Close [in Sunset Boulevard], because she’s come back after all those years … it’s really a great privilege to be able to do that.”
CREATING THE WITCH IN INTO THE WOODS
“You have to really know it, learn it, and make sure you sing it correctly, if it’s a little left-turn note. He writes for emotion, he writes for character, which actually makes it easier, if you understand what the character is going through at that moment. “When we went back and did the 20-year reunion of Sunday in the Park With George, I had to go back and learn some of those songs again, especially with Mandy [Patinkin] when he’s painting and I’m powdering. There’s some funny little notes in there, so you can’t take it for granted. … You have to learn what he wrote, then you have to learn why he wrote it.”
SINGING SONDHEIM’S SCORES
“In rehearsal, our choreographer said, ‘Why don’t I tie you up?’ So every morning he tied me up with ropes, and it was great because I was all hunched over and trying to move. And that was like a week or two, and finally he said, ‘OK, now you got it. We don’t have to tie you up anymore, you can just do it.’ “The director James Lapine said, ‘She is the voice of reason,’ and so I couldn’t really play it for jokes … then when I got to come back and do it for PBS, that was fun. Because when you’ve got a role under your belt, you can really play with it. Then I really found some great humor without REINVENTING GYPSY’S being ‘yukk-y.’ MAMA ROSE ON “We had a 29-year reunion with the BROADWAY original cast out in L.A. and at BAM in “June Havoc was alive then, and she Brooklyn. That was great, because now said, ‘If you’d like to come talk to me, I will I’ve lived 29 years more, and I know the tell you all about my mother,’ and she had
never offered that to anyone else before. She said it was because I looked more like her mother than anyone who’s ever played it. Her mother was not big and tough, she was a small, strawberry-blonde mankiller. So that became very enticing to me, and she was so kind to do that. She was quite a brilliant person, and that gave me a lot of courage in how to play the role.”
MOVIE-TO-BROADWAY ADAPTATIONS
“I think it’s great because all the theaters are full, and you’re getting people who say, ‘I love that movie, I’m going to go see the show.’ You get more fans of live theater, and that’s what’s important. As long as you have people who come, you have the ability to write whatever you want.”
REVIVING GIN ON THE WILL & GRACE REUNION?
“Wouldn’t that be funny for the sister to come back? I don’t know, but it sure would be fun. I haven’t heard anything … I’m pretty busy. Maybe after the summer, eventually I can sneak one in.”
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN EVENING WITH BERNADETTE PETERS
“I know my job is to entertain. That can be funny, dramatic; the show has a nice arc to it, and hopefully they will leave feeling satisfied. There are songs that I love to revisit when I do my show, with sentiments that are important, like ‘No One Is Alone’ and ‘Children Will Listen.’ What’s great about this kind of work is that there’s no fourth wall. It’s just them and me under one roof.” skubersky@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com
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BY FAIYAZ KARA
TIPPING THE SCALES
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itself; even the fish was overdone. Not so on this visit: Tearing into the snapper’s superbly charred skin revealed perfectly luscious white flesh – the kind that willed me to eat it with my hands, even here in tony Winter Park. When I was through, my dining partner likened the bony remains Ambitious Winter Park fish house angling to be the “it” spot to a Sylvester the Cat cartoon. Oh, and the accompanying thuccoutash of corn, sweet for seafood lovers potato, squash and zucchini wasn’t thuffering in the least. BY FAIYAZ KARA From the selection of “Fish Camp o I did something I’ve never done we found ourselves seated outside on an Classics,” a boffo combo of fried shrimp, before. After a couple of visits to absolutely gorgeous evening, tended to by scallops and cod ($21) with jalapeño hushReel Fish Coastal Kitchen, I felt an a delightful and well-informed server, rel- puppies, fries and slaw embodied Florida overwhelming urge to email Fred Thimm, ishing what would ultimately be quite an in a basket, albeit a very large basket. The owner of this Winter Park contempo fish enjoyable meal. It started with a bracing and thick batter may have negated the delicate essence of the scallops, camp and veteran of the restaurant indus- cheek-puckering cevibut the fried cod was try, just to let him know my initial thoughts. che of hogfish, snapper REEL FISH COASTAL Notting Hill-good. In those two visits, I saw Thimm (his and shark ($11) mixed KITCHEN & BAR Key lime pie ($6) LinkedIn profile gave him away) patrolling with avocado, peppers 1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park seemed like an approthe room, soliciting feedback from patrons, and tomato, served with 407-543-3474 priate ending to our attending to miscues from his waitstaff house-made wontons, reelfishcoastal.com fish-camp feast, but and snafus from the kitchen – and doing so before moving onto a $$$ we found the dense half-dozen roasted oysquite coolly, I might add. neon-green custard He appeared so eager, so determined, ters ($15). The plump somewhat unappealperhaps even a bit desperate to make a suc- panko-breaded gems cess of his new restaurant venture, that I from Ware River, Virginia, were slurped ing, and that fine balance between sweet found it all to be endearingly noble. Moving down in mere seconds, leaving plenty and tart certainly wasn’t struck. Kudos on into the Ravenous Pig’s hallowed halls had of time to savor a quartet of fried green the crumbly graham-cracker crust, though. to have been daunting enough, and hearing tomatoes ($9) nestled atop a zesty roasted A bread pudding ($6) of strawberries and the inevitable comparisons to the Winter pepper vinaigrette. Is this the same restau- white chocolate wound up being cherries Park Fish Co., situated just a line cast rant I visited two months ago, I wondered? and dark chocolate instead. Either way, When a whole roasted yellowtail snap- desserts were not terribly noteworthy, and away (and, to a lesser degree, Lombardi’s Seafood and Mitchell’s Fish Market) must per ($29) was placed before me, I got my that’s the crux. Reel Fish needs to stick out have added to Thimm’s angst. So, in a show answer. I ordered a different fish (a $32 among the crowd and raise its significance, of altruistic benevolence, I emailed Thimm sheepshead) on a previous visit, and was ’cuz here in Winter Park, there are plenty taken aback at the piss-poor plating aes- of other fish in the sea. and proffered my two cents. Fast-forward a couple of months and thetics and the dishwasher-stained plate fkara@orlandoweekly.com
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OPENINGS Blue Jacket Grille will open in the old Smiling Bison space on Bennett Road later this spring or early summer … Blaze Pizza has opened in the Winter Park Center (aka the old Kmart Plaza) in Winter Park … The Pasta Factory Restaurant, promising fromscratch pasta, has opened on I-Drive … Look for Spice Indian Grill to open on North Alafaya Trail across from UCF in June … Fresh Kitchen, a healthfocused fast-food joint specializing in build-it-yourself bowls, will open this summer in Waterford Lakes … Look for the Tahini Genie food truck, specializing in Arab and Mediterranean fare, to park itself at the Orlando Premium Outlets on Vineland Road in the coming weeks. CLOSINGS Portobello Restaurant in Disney Springs will close April 24 for a complete concept refresh by James Beard Award winner and Top Chef Master Tony Mantuano … The Lake Eola Panera Bread will close for good April 25. NEWS/EVENTS Chef Matt Wall is out and chef Harold Henderson is in at the North Quarter Tavern. Wall is helping his friends reopen Julie’s Waterfront on South Orange Avenue … DoveCote Brasserie has a new happy hour menu, and it looks quite good (“fromage & frites” is an especially alluring choice) … DeVine Wine & Grill hosts a four-course traditional Italian supper with wine pairings at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 23. Cost is $55 … Locally Fresh! Scrumptious Cinema treats attendees to mini-documentaries about and tastings from local food purveyors at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 23, at Enzian Theater as part of the Florida Film Festival. Cost is $12. Following the event, a farmers market will take place on the lawn at Eden Bar … Also Sunday, April 23, Women in the Kitchen: A Celebration at Lake Meadow will see a host of James Beard Foundation Award winners and nominees (including our own Kathleen Blake and Melissa Kelly) gather at Lake Meadow Naturals for an epic feast. Cost is $150 … Visit Orlando and some local food folks are trying to foist a “signature dish” upon this city. Rock shrimp, stone crab and grouper sammies belong to the coast; Key lime pie to the Keys. I guess that leaves gator tail, though Colin Jost reported on SNL that the McManatee is back so, yeah, maybe that. Got restaurant dish? Send tips to dining@orlandoweekly.com
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Omelet Bar
All great brunches start with great libations, and there’s no shortage of those at Omelet Bar. The cocktails here are a
Before we get started, let’s have a very short vocabulary lesson to help you better understand Omelet Bar: Hidden gem (n.)—something extraordinary that few people know about. We told you it would be short. When thinking of food in the University of Central Florida area, one may think “chains” and “bar grub,” but with the emergence of Omelet Bar there’s finally hope for students and East Orlando residents. Finally, you don’t have to go all the way to Downtown Orlando or Winter Park to get a nice brunch in a clean, fresh environment. With its sophisticated and warm décor, Omelet Bar is your go-to place when you want to impress the parents or splurge a little when Top Ramen starts to get boring.
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perfect balance of refreshing, boozy and gorgeous in presentation. Case in point: the Beachfront Bellini, a prosecco-based cocktail that’s like a mimosa if it went to the gym twice a day, every day. It may be mighty, but that doesn’t take away from the Beachfront Bellini’s revitalizing taste. It does have competition when it comes to refreshing drinks, though. The Spiked Arnold Palmer is just what you need whether you’re starting your day fresh or biting the hair of the dog. The Arnold Palmer is already a delicious concoction, but with an added kick of liquor it gets all the more addicting. Watch yourself on this one. This ain’t your grandma’s iced tea. There’s so much variety on their cocktail menu, so don’t just stop with those
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two. Omelet Bar certainly knows their audience and location with college-aged crowd pleasers like the More S’mores Pwease and the #ShameOnYouMojito. In fact, more than a few of their menu items use a hashtag for a name, a trend which Omelet Bar prides itself on. The More S’mores and Mojito deviate a little from the Arnold Palmer’s freshness, but they’re full of flavor and have just the right amount of sweetness. The folks at Omelet Bar just plain old love the heck out of brunch, and that passion is more than evident with their menu. At most brunch spots, you have to make an executive decision between a few tasty dishes, but at Omelet Bar they’ve got a Chicken and Waffle Flight that comes with three totally different and unique varieties: plain with housemade gravy, Cherrywood Bacon and smoked cheddar, and raspberry butter with bourbon syrup. Omelet Bar also doesn’t limit itself to brunch usuals with its brilliant inclusion of a New Orleans favorite—the beignet. The raspberry syrup accompanying the beignets is all the proof you need that Omelet Bar is a master in the art of cooking with fresh fruits. But their true bread and butter are the omelets. That is their namesake, after all. They have an Omelet Bar (har-har) for you to build your own
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ADDRESS: 11250 Strategy Boulevard, Suite 401 PHONE: 407-704-1597 WEBSITE: www.OmeletBar.com PARKING: Private lot, street parking RESERVATIONS: Walk-ins only omelet, and while there’s a ton of specialization with this option, the omelets on the menu are not to be neglected. The Bostonian Omelet is an indomitable combination of three eggs, lobster, pepper jack, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, red onions and as if that’s not enough, it gets doused in a lobster bisque for the finishing touch. If lobster isn’t your vibe, then the Rancher Omelet with three eggs, pepperoni, ham, sausage, smoked cheddar, spinach, black beans and red onions might pique your interest. Despite their upscale vibe, Omelet Bar isn’t here to break your bank. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a dish over $12. They even break brunch tradition with most of their libations coming in around $6. Gone are the days when you had to put in a second mortgage for a pitcher of mimosas!
AVERAGE WAIT TIME: Barely any wait before noon ALCOHOL: Full bar, wine by the bottle, beer, cocktails SERVING TYPE: Menu OUTDOOR SEATING: No CAFFEINE: Well-endowed coffee menu, tea, hot chocolate VEGETARIAN/VEGAN: Vegetarianfriendly NON-BREAKFAST ITEMS: Yes DOG-FRIENDLY: No
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LUKE’S KITCHEN AND BAR
There’s nothing novel at James Beard Award nominee Brandon McGlamery’s Maitland resto, but there’s plenty good – from the design to the cocktail program to such dishes as diver scallop ceviche, flavorful bone-in ribeye, and stellar swordfish. Meats like to get plonked atop starches and veggies here BTW. More goodness: Peppery (though expensive) crab cake and the au poivre burger, which is our new favorite. Desserts won’t thrill, but they do satisfy. Open daily. 640 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-674-2400; $$$$
HUNGER STREET TACOS
The gourmet taco trend gains traction at Hunger Street Tacos, named after the famed Mexico City strip. Brisket, chorizo and chicken tinga tacos are twice-tortillaed in proper fashion. Vegan (sautéed hibiscus taco) and vegetarian options (squash blossom quesadilla; vegetable tinga) will please the meatless crowd. Desserts like chocoflan and Key lime pie with toasted meringue are more than just mere afterthoughts. Closed Sundays. 2103 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-545-5998; $
CHEF ART SMITH’S HOMECOMIN’
Celebrity chef Art Smith returns to Disney with his aptly named restaurant showcasing all that’s good about Southern fare. His near-legendary fried chicken (get it with house-made doughnuts), shrimp and grits, fried catfish, chicken and dumpling soup, and pimento cheese keep the masses at Disney Springs fat and happy. A few bites of that hummingbird cake will definitely slow the pace of your park perambulations. There’s a nice selection of moonshine cocktails, too. Open daily. Disney Springs, 1602 E. Buena Vista Drive, 407-560-0100; $$$
IPHO NOODLE HOUSE
Vietnamese fare comes to Maitland with this second outpost of the Lake Mary original iPho. The interior won’t lift your spirits, but a savory golden pancake folded with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts will. Same goes for their signature pho – the broth veers toward the sweeter side, but it’s hearty and can be made heartier with
the addition of oxtail. Bracing beef and pork noodle soup with lemongrass is a cold-sufferer’s delight. Don’t overlook their clay pots, and ask for the banh mi menu if you’re not handed one. Open daily. 156 Lake Ave., Maitland, 321-422-0181; $
CHROMA MODERN BAR + KITCHEN
The modern kitchen anchoring Lake Nona Town Center’s ultra-modern landscape serves up some time-honored dishes courtesy of chef Jason Bergeron. Succulent short-rib sliders, lamb ribs, littleneck clams and luxuriant bone marrow make sharing joyfully gratifying. Lackluster desserts could use some inspiration, but it won’t tarnish Chroma’s sheen. Open daily. 6967 Lake Nona Blvd., 407-955-4340; $$
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MAESTRO CUCINA NAPOLETANA
Rosario Spagnolo returns to Park Avenue in this joint venture with fellow Neapolitan Antonio Martino. What you get is an expected blend of authenticity and populist fare, and it’s a mix that doesn’t disappoint. Sure, better Neapolitan pizzas can be had elsewhere, but you won’t find a better space in which to enjoy a slice of pie, or antipasti, pasta con polpette or spezzatino di vitello. Open daily. 528 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-335-4548; $$
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Popular ramen joint lives up to the hype offering near-perfect bowls of tonkotsu, shoyu, miso and curry ramen. There’s an uni pasta for those who want to forgo broth for the richness of sea urchin, but don’t overlook other soupless options like the crackling good Korean fried chicken with Korean butter sauce and the grilled octopus. Cocktails are taken seriously here. 3201 Corrine Drive, 407-960-1228; $$
THE STUBBORN MULE
Dishes veer toward the weighty, and beverages toward the crafty. Fried Wisconsin cheese curds and equally addicting pork belly slicked in an “Asian” sticky sauce make fine starters, while burgers and Reuben tacos make fine entrée choices. Ending with a cronut topped with vanilla bean ice cream will only cement your decision to return. Closed Mondays. 100 S. Eola Drive, 407-930-1166; $$$
BULLA GASTROBAR
South Florida Spanish joint serves up some mighty fine tapas and tipples. Chef Felix Plasencia gets it going with marvy croquetas, stellar octopus salad, and pintxos of charcoal-fired cuminmarinated pork. For more substantial plates, consider the seafood paella, arroz marinero cooked with plankton, and the red snapper fired up in a charcoal oven. Torrijas (Spanish-style French toast) drizzled with honey and served with turrón ice cream is our choice to end the meal. Open daily. 110 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 321-214-6120; $$$ n
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BY ST EVE SCHNEID ER OPENING THIS WEEK: Born in China The World Wildlife Fund is one of
the charitable beneficiaries of this DisneyNature documentary that probes the family lives of three animal species: the panda, the golden monkey and the snow leopard. It’s narrated by John Krasinski, who could probably use a GoFundMe of his own at this point. Wonder what he looks like in a panda suit? (G) Free Fire Remember when I said Armie
Hammer is still looking for a career? Remember when I said it after The Lone Ranger? Remember when I said it after The Man From U.N.C.L.E.? Remember when I said it last week? Well, he’s at it again, this time joining partner Brie Larson to set up an arms deal between the Irish Republican Army and a South African gun runner in the Boston of the 1970s. Wouldn’t you know it, things go terribly wrong. But of course they do – it’s Armie Hammer! And a new week! (R) The Lost City of Z Charlie Hunnam plays the
one and only Percy Fawcett – no, not the Lightning Thief, but the real-life explorer whose search for a vanished civilization in the Amazon culminated in his disappearance in 1925. This film dramatization of his quest currently stands at 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes ... and 100 percent on National Geographic! (PG-13) Phoenix Forgotten The second film in two years to concern the Phoenix Lights, a mass UFO sighting – or was it? – that took place in 1997. Like 2015’s The Phoenix Incident, this new movie concerns locals who allegedly went missing in the aftermath of the event – in this case three teenagers. Hey, Martians: If you want to prove you come in peace with good will toward man, you gotta take a lot more than three of our kids. (PG-13) The Promise Hot on the heels of last month’s The Ottoman Lieutenant comes another romantic movie set against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire. (Is there an algorithm somewhere that’s discerned a hidden market for this?) Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac and Charlotte LeBon form a romantic triangle as the
empire falls apart and an Ottoman becomes just something else to put your feet up on. An initial flurry of IMDb ratings were judged to be fakes by people who hadn’t even seen the movie but wanted to deny the Armenian Genocide. Meanwhile, Oscar Isaac is getting more attention for yet another hoax: a fake trailer for an Addams Family reboot in which he was to star with Eva Green. How many bogus accounts do I have to create to make that happen? (PG-13) Unforgettable Speaking of ironic titles, re-
member Katherine Heigl? Apparently, there are still some people who will agree to work with her, because here she is playing a crazed divorcee who isn’t about to let her ex-husband settle down with second wife Rosario Dawson. Filmmaker Denise Dinovi is marking her first time in the director’s chair after a long and storied career as the producer of four classic Tim Burton movies and many chick flicks that you might recognize from their posters, most of which show a young couple viewed from the side and with their faces uncomfortably close. Closer than most people want to get to Katherine Heigl nowadays, that’s for sure. (R) ALSO PLAYING: Altitude Savor these names: Denise Richards,
Jonathan Lipnicki, Dolph Lundgren. It’s like, I’ll get the keys, right? Richards plays an FBI agent who gets caught between warring criminals while on a commercial flight. Which, these days, is just about the best you can hope for. (R) Tommy’s Honour A historical drama about the
pioneering family of Scottish golf, father Old Tom Morris and son – wait for it – Young Tom Morris. Directed by Jason Connery, better known in Scotland as Young George Lazenby. (PG) The Outcasts A bunch of teenage losers try to
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GREAT LIVE MUSIC RATTLES ORLANDO EVERY NIGHT Orlando Noise Night A noise show as seen through the rainbow prism of Illuminated Paths and Hypercube Labs – including IP-affiliated acts Ray Brazen, Broken Machine Films, Byson and Heliophonic. 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Uncle Lou’s, free
AMP Trio Each of the members of this pianodrums-bass NYC jazz trio brings an extensive CV of solo recordings and collabs, but it’s together that they shift onto a whole new plane. 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, $20
Tower of Power Oakland funk army are almost half a century old and still remain a tight combination of funk and rock. Expect the hits … and more hits. 7 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Plaza Live, $39.50$69.50
SALES
Nurse Absolutely goddamn bonkers deathrock/hardcore hybrid out of Atlanta that manages incredible physicality without an underlying stench of macho violence. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Sandwich Bar, $3-$5
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Zafar, there’s also the muscular and wild-eyed garage punk of the Welzeins, Saskatchewan’s warm, melodic dreamhaze, the future-forward 8-bit madness This year’s Florida Music Festival showcases an incredible array of Polykarp, and, as mentioned above, a of local acts – all for free headline set from local duo Sales, freshly signed to Sub Pop and basking in that BY MATTHEW MOYER moment of anticipation before they break through to that ever-elusive next level. Le-Huu explains the method to his The main focus, however, is always on aking it” in the music industry is becoming more the music. Over a long weekend, spread madness thusly: “I look to present good, and more of a nebulous out over 10 stages downtown, over 150 interesting local acts that people should concept; the salad days of big record con- local bands of all genre will strut their know about. … This year, the FMF organizers said they tracts and re-enacting Poison videos with stuff at free showcase wanted to tell the your advance are long gone. To make a events. Local college story of homegrown living off your music requires an increas- radio station WPRK FLORIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL music, so they went ingly complex knowledge of marketing, will curate a stage, Thursday-Saturday, April 20-22 far out of their way to promotion, licensing, DIY tactics, brand- along with promoter/ various locations, downtown Orlando help me land Sales as Solillaquists of Sound ing – and, um, good music. floridamusicfestival.com the special headliner. To that end, this year’s Florida Music MC Swamburger. And free With their progress, Festival is focusing in on independent once again, Orlando momentum and traethics, with a keynote by Warped Tour Weekly’s TLU columjectory, they’re the founder Kevin Lyman – love or hate it, the nist Bao-Le Huu will be best band I could fest’s roots are firmly in the indie-punk curating a stage at the think of to tell that story right now.” See ethos of Epitaph Records – and a big Social on the Thursday night. Le-Huu’s handpicked lineup for this the story of Orlando music being writpush of hotly tipped locals Sales. Besides Lyman’s keynote there will also be a num- year is even more far-reaching and catho- ten and rewritten all weekend at Florida ber of panels and presentations on the lic than last year’s. Kicking off with the Music Festival. torchy, skeletal melancholia of Zoya current state of the music business. mmoyer@orlandoweekly.com
Marsha Ambrosius Grammy-nominated English R&B belter has the most memorable (and only?) song about the travails of the love life of a new parent in the relentlessly catchy “Don’t Wake the Baby.” 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the House of Blues $29-$66
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back.” And on the road they’ve stayed. Well, almost. In 2014, the band connected with Vern Rumsey of unsung ’90s Olympia punk legends Unwound, forming a deep creative bond that led to touring together and a split EP that was recorded with the similarly cult hero-riffic producer Steve Fisk (Nirvana, Afghan Whigs) in his house. Despite being in the presence of indie rock royalty, Bortnichak marvels at how low-pressure it was in the moment, Floridian ex-pats Teach Me but that didn’t mean there weren’t occaEquals go wherever their sional “pinch me” moments: “Erin was in songs take them the booth cutting a vocal and Fisk looks at me, and he was like, ‘Geez, listen to BY MATTHEW MOYER that voice, I can’t believe you get to work he nomadic duo of Teach Me with her day in and day out.’” The band Equals – Greg Bortnichak (cello, ended up staying on at Rumsey’s Olympia electronics, guitar, vocals) and Erin compound, a perfect base of operations to Murphy (guitar, violin, keyboard, vocals) write and record in between tours. And what they wrote was the soon-to– crafts a sound that is in equal terms intricate, immersive, fucked up and deeply, be-released new LP Fix History, their most deeply personal. A sonic reference point bleak suite of songs yet. Equally informed by their Pacific that comes to mind Northwest surroundmost immediately is TEACH ME EQUALS with ings of, according to the Kills, but that’s less Dog Island, Bengal, Murphy, “giant trees down to musical simiMr. Hymn and prehistoric fauna,” larities than feeling like 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20 and as Bortnichak we’re listening to two Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave. puts it, “the sense of people communicatwillspub.org defeat and apathy we ing in a secret language $7 felt after this last elecwhen we hear their tion,” Fix History is recent split EP with an anguished piece of RedRumsey. Chamber music, shoegaze, early industrial, post- work, but it was a catalyst to action in many punk and (yes) pop all bubble up to the ways. Bortnichak confesses that at first surface briefly, before disappearing back they “were almost kind of afraid of it, but under the churning waters of a Teach Me [they’ve] made our peace with it now and it’s very cathartic to own that material.” Equals song. The duo met in 2010 when Bortnichak’s Even more promisingly, they channeled old band was touring through Florida and these emotions into positive action, playSarasota resident Murphy – booking shows ing a continuing series of benefit shows for at the time – helped them with some the likes of NoDAPL groups and Women gigs. What started as an excitable dialogue Against Abuse. As Murphy explains, “I’m about the music they loved became much hoping that the new wave of music is more serious when Bortnichak moved to moving towards benefitting causes that Florida so they could devote all their ener- are outside of the arts, community-based gies to making this music real. After a causes, benefitting marginalized people … couple of years of honing their songs, they it’s the least we can do in this day and age.” “hit the road in 2013 and never looked mmoyer@orlandoweekly.com
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Golden Pelicans MUSIC
It’s largely a given locally that if you are at all involved in or a spectator of the local DIY/punk scenes, then you’re aware of area slime-punkers Golden Pelicans. What sometimes gets lost in this familiarity is that large swathes of the country are now aware of them as well. Following up on a well-received live 7-inch on Third Man Records recorded while on tour – that’s Jack White of the White Stripes’ boutique label, yes – the Pelicans are releasing their newest LP, Disciples of Blood, not on drummer Rich Evans’ scuzz-ward Total Punk but on big-time scum merchants Goner Records (Jay Reatard, King Khan & BBQ Show), and Friday night is the release show after a string of out-of-town shows, including an appearance at the Cheap Heat Fest. The salient facts about Disciples of Blood are this: The Golden Pelicans are a lethal combo of juvenile delinquent sass as practiced by Bonn Scott era AD/DC and the MC5, and this album is a perfect primer for new listeners. On the aesthetics front, Disciples has Medusa-inspired cover art, and that is an eternal win in our books. Their time is now. – Matthew Moyer with Sueves, the Woolly Bushmen, Bubble Boys | 8 p.m. | Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave. | willspub.org | $7
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Feeling just a touch apocalyptic these days? Got Holocaust on the brain, after observing our White House press secretary repeatedly attempt to whitewash it out of history? Perhaps a piece of music written “in homage to the Angel of the Apocalypse, who lifts his hand toward heaven, saying, ‘There shall be time no longer’” would fit the mood. The thing is, Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, while written and performed under the most brutal conditions imaginable, is not the violent or tragic music you might imagine. Messiaen composed the Quartet after being captured as a French soldier during the German invasion of 1940 and premiered it in January 1941, at a prisoner-of-war camp. In an unheated barracks, before an audience of prisoners and German officers, some of the gentlest, most serene, and most deeply weird sounds of the 20th century were born into the frigid air. The instruments available were, predictably, far from perfect – Messiaen composed around the cello’s missing string and the stuck key on the piano. None of it mattered. The Quartet’s sublime movements play with time and rhythm, refusing to be constrained by convention, denying time’s supremacy. Messiaen’s mediation on the phrase “There shall be time no longer” could imply the end of the world – or it could mean a liberation from time’s tick-tock altogether. Come listen and decide for yourself. – Jessica Bryce Young 7 p.m. | Timucua Arts White House, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave. | timucua.com | $20
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Feeling famished in the realm of deliciously scientific nights on the town? The event rolling into the Dr. Phillips Center this week could be the remedy required to remove that hunger pang. The mastermind behind the 14-season behemoth that is Good Eats and author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, Alton Brown, is the quick-witted maestro who brought the scientific game show-like tour of cuisine and destruction “Edible Inevitable” to Central Florida back in 2015. His past acts have involved potentially dangerous experiments being performed by audience members, like the 10-second ice cream machine and the 3-minute Mega Bake Oven. This Food Network legend has proven he can seamlessly fuse humor, crowd involvement, mind-expanding material and creative food into one act. So if you yearn for an adventure in science, then chance being Alton Brown’s next onstage co-star for an evening by snatching some tickets up. – Nick Wills 3 & 8 p.m. | Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. | 844-513-2014 | drphillipscenter.org | $35-$125
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Tribute to Morgan Steele
Saturday, 22
Downtown Pour EVENTS
Is there a better way to spend a Saturday night than at the booziest block party in Orlando? Downtown Pour is returning to Church Street, bringing with it beer, wine and liquor samples from more than 30 different vendors. You’ll definitely be able to sip and sample your money’s worth this year: It’s just $15 for online tickets (but $25 if you wait until you get to the door). Whether you’re looking to socialize or get sloshed, there are plenty of spirits to go around, with offerings from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hell or High Watermelon, RumChata and Tijuana Sweet Heat. The drinks are free, but you’ll be charged if you decide to break up those cocktails with a bite from a participating restaurant vendor. If you do down your weight in sangria and craft beers, just make sure you drag a designated driver to the festivities or call yourself a Lyft. – Deanna Ferrante 4-7 p.m. | Church Street, between Orange and Garland avenues | downtownpour.com | $15
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Almost a year later, we’re still missing Morgan Steele. Orlando’s eccentric, one-ofa-kind artist left this world after a car accident on April 23, 2016, in a year that saw incalculable loss and death. Gone as he is, Morgan continues to inspire the local community with the art he left behind, including the many iterations of Rativa, his own bizarre twist on Mickey Mouse. Orlando Weekly writer Liz Langley said it best in our paper’s tribute to Steele after his death. “The eccentricity, the gentleness, the manic productivity, the environmental clean-ups, the rants and the rats are recurring themes when people talk about Morgan Steele,” she wrote. “His passing drained a lot of light and color from our Orlando world, but oh, how grateful it made us for the many worlds he left behind.” Friends gather this weekend to celebrate the many worlds this legend left behind with tributes from Orlando freak rockers Franchise and Eugene Snowden, among others. – Monivette Cordeiro with Gargamel!, Dirt McCoy & Friends, Franchise, Love Destruction, Eugene Snowden, Jim O’Rourke | 8 p.m. | Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave. | willspub.org | $5
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The only good thing about the tendency of talented comedians to leave town once they’ve cut their teeth is that we get to be really excited when they come back to town. After they host Record Store Day at Park Ave. CDs on Saturday, April 22, Alex Luchun and Larry Fulford take over the Dirty Laundry space for a welcome reunion. Fulford has been based out of Chicago for the past year, and Luchun traded one swamp for another with his move to New Orleans. The pair used to be known in town for their Life’s a Gift series of comedy shows that included randomly selected challenges, and we hope we get to see these guys work off of each other again at what should be a well-attended show. – Thaddeus McCollum 8:30 p.m. | Will’s Dirty Laundry, 1030 N. Mills Ave. | willspub.org | free
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MUSIC WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Carol Stein Presents: I Love A Piano! 8-10 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-636-9951. Fighting the Silence, Locus of Chiron, Apache Resistance 7 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $5; 407-999-2570. Leisure Chief, Damez & the Giant Peach, TKO, DJ Cub 9 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; free. The Maine, the Mowgli’s, Beach Weather 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $22-$32; 407-934-2583. Orlando Noise Night: Ray Brazen, Byson, Really Fast Horses, Heliophonic 9 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-270-9104. Quartet for the End of Time 7 pm; Performance of Messiaen’s homage to the Angel of the Apocalypse, written in a World War II POW camp. Timucua White House, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $20; 407-595-2713; timucua.com.
[COMEDY] Hannibal Buress Saturday at the Beacham
Truth, Conrank, Organik, Exit 9, Zen Selektah 10 pm; Venue 578, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $15-$35; 407-872-0066.
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FMF: Everlost, Run Raquel, Revel in Romance, Oranga Tanga, Seranation, Coastal Breed, Alan Ebenezer Gilbert, Jestelle, Jack Connor, Beebs Jam feat. Niko Is 7 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Danny Carriero 8 pm; Copper Rocket Pub, Wall and Court streets; free; 407-849-0471. 106 Lake Ave., Maitland; free; 321-278-0452. FMF: Sahra, Tim Serdynski, Lucy Iris, AMP Trio 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center Bailey Callahan, Levie, the Getbye 6:30 for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., pm; Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House, Winter Park; $20; 407-636-9951. 128 W. Church St.; free; 407-839-3000. The Bake Sale: Tiger Fawn, Taioh$an, Pleasant Pointe, Indigo, Shavac, Space Mob, Nardology 9 pm; Vinyl Arts Bar, 75 E. Colonial Drive; $5. Create: Lifted, Valentino Khan 10 pm; Venue 578, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $10; 407-872-0066. D.A.R.E. Live: City Tucker, LB 199X, Truly Def, RelizMusiq, Phive 9:30 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $5; 407-999-2570. FMF - This Little Underground: Polykarp (Ft. Anneka), Sales, Saskatchewan, the Welzeins, Zoya Zafar 6:30 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-246-1419. 46
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FMF: Trevor Hall, Josh Snyder and Matt Kenyon noon; Ferg’s Depot, 78 W. Church St.; free; 407-367-2952. La Secta All-Star, Millo Torres y El Tercer Planet, Kary Hernandez 8 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $37-$52; 407-934-2583. Migos 10 pm; Gilt Nightclub, 740 Bennett Road; $60-$80; 407-504-7699. Raleigh Estes and Friends 8 pm; Muldoon’s Saloon, 7439 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-657-9980. Symphony Under the Stars 8 pm; Reflecting Pond, University of Central Florida; free; 407-823-1500.
Teach Me Equals, Dog Island, Bengal, Mr. Hymn 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $7. Thomas Wynn 9 pm; The Lucky Lure, 1427 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-250-6949.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Atlas Genius, Night Riots 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $25.50; 407-934-2583. Bernadette Peters 8 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $55-$75; 844-513-2014. Dave Sheffield Trio 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-636-9951. DJ Three, Atnarko 10 pm; Sandwich Bar, 2432 E. Robinson St.; contact for price; 407-421-1670.
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The Mary Jane Monologues
Ballast Point Luau Redlight Redlight and Ballast Point team up to kick off may-aswell-be summer this week. Try an array of Ballast Point brews on tap, including Victory at Sea, Manta Ray, Longfin Lager or Sculpin IPA. Ballast Point reps on site will buy anyone who wears a Hawaiian shirt a free beer, and the Over Rice food truck will be there selling Hawaiian and Filipino cuisine. 5 p.m. Wednesday; Redlight Redlight, 2810 Corrine Drive; various menu prices; redlightredlightbeerparlour.com
STRFKR July 10 at the Beacham
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Unofficial National Weed Day with a bunch of comedians at the Improv. The lineup includes pot jokes from Adam Murray, Carmen Vallone, Kirk Bonacci and Billy Myers III. 420 blaze it! 8 p.m. Thursday; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $10; theimprovorlando.com
Record Store Day After you camp out in front of your favorite record store and spend an exorbitant amount of money on reprints of originals that you could have found on Discogs for a fraction of the price, head to Ten10 for a special Record Store Day party that features a special collaboration brew made in conjunction with DeBary’s Central 28 Brewing. 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday; Ten10 Brewing, 1010 Virginia Drive; various menu prices;
Red Hot Chili Peppers, April 26 at Amway Center
Jimmy Buffett, May 13 at Amway Center
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, April 27 at the Social
X, May 13 at the Beacham
Umphrey’s McGee, April 27 at House of Blues Big Wild, April 28 at the Social Sheryl Crow, April 29 at the Dr. Phillips Center The Delusionaires, April 29 at Will’s Pub Ben Harper, May 1 at Hard Rock Live
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German Fest The German American Society
Marty Stuart, May 4 at the Social
throws their annual Spring German festival this weekend. Enjoy authentic German food, games, dancing and music. And, of course, indulge in alles the Hofbrau. 2-10 p.m. Saturday; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane; $10-$15; orlandogermanclub.com. PHOTO BY GET BUDDING
State Champs, May 5 at the Beacham Steve Winwood, May 6 at Hard Rock Live New Found Glory, May 8-10 at the Social Bush, May 9 at Hard Rock Live
Phoenix, May 13 at House of Blues
Real Friends, May 24 at the Beacham
Rooney, July 12 at the Social
The Avett Brothers, May 25 at House of Blues
Ted Nugent, July 14 at the Plaza Live
Say Anything, Bayside, May 25 at the Beacham
Taking Back Sunday, July 20 at House of Blues
Beach House, May 26 at the Social
Dragonforce, July 27 at the Beacham
Bishop Briggs, May 16 at the Social
Wolf-Face, May 27 at the Social
Shawn Mendes, July 28 at Amway Center
Run River North, May 18 at the Social
Todd Rundgren, May 28 at the Plaza Live
Prince Royce, July 29 at Amway Center
Richard Cheese, May 19 at the Beacham
Mon Laferte, June 5 at the Social
The Head and the Heart, May 19 at the Dr. Phillips Center
Hall & Oates, Tears for Fears, June 9 at Amway Center
Blondie, Garbage, Aug. 9 at Hard Rock Live
Nora En Pure, May 19 at the Social
PWR BTTM, June 10 at Backbooth
Face to Face, May 19 at Backbooth
Yngwie Malmsteen, June 14 at House of Blues
New Found Glory, May 14 at House of Blues
Animals as Leaders, May 20 at the Beacham Morbid Angel, May 23 at the Beacham Del the Funky Homosapien, May 23 at the Social
J. Cole, Aug. 16 at Amway Center Goo Goo Dolls, Aug. 30 at Hard Rock Live Ed Sheeran, Aug. 31 at Amway Center
Duke Dumont, June 29 at the Beacham
Adam Ant, Sept. 9 at the Beacham
Metallica, July 5 at Camping World Stadium
Bruno Mars, Oct. 14 at Amway Center
STRFKR, July 10 at the Beacham
Descendents, Oct. 20 at House of Blues
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Sinkane MUSIC
Sinkane’s Ahmed Gallab never put down roots when growing up. Born in London, the multi-instrumentalist also spent time growing up in Sudan and Ohio. Similarly, his musical output pulls from multiple traditions – West African, krautrock, disco, jazz – swirling them together into the kind of danceable gumbo that eclecticists go nuts for. He’s also the music director of the Atomic Bomb! Band – a sometime supergroup that includes members of Antibalas, Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem – devoted to playing the music of Nigerian musical legend William Onyeabor. His newest album, this year’s Life & Livin’ It, has raised Sinkane’s profile considerably thanks to catchy leftfield jams like “Telephone” and “Favorite Song.” Opener Eric Slick is best known as the drummer for Dr. Dog, but is currently branching out with his own solo project. – Thaddeus McCollum with Eric Slick | 6 p.m. | The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave. | 407-246-1419 | thesocial.org | $10-$12
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End of Pipe, Boylectric 10 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; $5; 407-270-9104. Eugene Snowden 10 pm; The Falcon, 819 E. Washington St.; free; 407-423-3060. Flo Rida 7:30 pm; CFE Arena, 12777 N. Gemini Blvd.; $45; 407-823-3070. FMF: Brettyn Rose, Milk Carton Superstars, Kaj Brothers, Grand Lotus, Phantom Phunk, G.W. Souther, Gerry Williams Band 6 pm; Downtown Orlando, Church Street, Orange Avenue and Church Street; free. FMF: Joshua Hoffman, Wayne Hall, Tim Serdynski 7 pm; Magnolia, 13 S. Magnolia Ave.; free.
FMF: Kamryn Palmer, Greye, St. Valley, Crenshaw, Diamond Dixie, Greg Warren Band 6:30 pm; Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House, 128 W. Church St.; free; 407-839-3000. FMF: Leisure Chief 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540. FMF: Run Raquel, St. Valley, SavvyG, Catharina Dalzini, James Pippin, Ariia 6:30 pm; Ferg’s Depot, 78 W. Church St.; free; 407-367-2952. FMF: Swamburger Presents – Southeastern Expo: Gary Lazer Eyes, Pathos Pathos, Room Full of Strangers, Madd Illz, E-Turn, Chakra Khan, more 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-246-1419.
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FMF: Victims of Circumstance, M-Squared, Yardij, Lovestruck Robot, Solomon Jaye, Kasson, Reverist and more 7 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court streets; free; 407-849-0471. Golden Pelicans, the Sueves, the Woolly Bushmen, Bubble Boys 9 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $7. Mercer and Johnson 8 pm; Will’s Dirty Laundry, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-748-8256. Tamara Hansson 10 pm; Copper Rocket Pub, 106 Lake Ave., Maitland; free; 407-636-3171. Tempo & Almighty 10 pm; Gilt Nightclub, 740 Bennett Road; $10-$40; 407-504-7699. Tower of Power 7 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $39.50-$69.50; 407-228-1220. Wordsworth, Ben Phrases, Splitsoul, Nosis, Trini Elev8, Boogs Malone 7 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $10; 407-999-2570.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 ATLiens 10 pm; Gilt Nightclub, 740 Bennett Road; $10-$20; 407-504-7699. Body//Talk: Phil Santos, Tommy Mot 10 pm; Vinyl Arts Bar, 75 E. Colonial Drive; $5-$7. The Company 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540. Dara Tucker 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-636-9951. Earthday Birthday: Sublime With Rome, Alter Bridge, Sevendust, Candlebox, Sick Puppies, Thrice, Nonpoint, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Goodbye June 11 am; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $35-$165; 407-295-3247. FMF: Billy Wright, Yardij, Chemradery, the Dealers, Layla Brisbois, Alex Di Leo, Fringes 6:30 pm; Downtown Orlando, Church Street, Orange Avenue and Church Street; free. FMF: DizzlePhunk, the OTown Hometown Jam, King Complex, Forget Myself, Carly Jo Jackson, Fiery Sushi, Blue Man Group Drum-Off, On the Avenue and more 3 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court streets; free; 407-849-0471. FMF: Equus, the Takers and Leavers, Brianna Guinn, Ella Herrera, Jessica Morale 7 pm; Ferg’s Depot, 78 W. Church St.; free; 407-367-2952.
FMF: Levie, Taylor Raynor, Shawn Scheller, Layla Brisbois 7 pm; Magnolia, 13 S. Magnolia Ave.; free. FMF: The Bloody Jug Band, Copper Bones, A Brilliant Lie, YourDesign, June Divided, Jordan Esker & the Hundred Percent, Multiple Me 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-246-1419. FMF: The Tanner Keegan Band 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540. FMF: Tom Petty Tribute, Save the Radio, Beemo, the 502s, Julia McDonald and more 6 pm; Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House, 128 W. Church St.; free; 407-839-3000. Hey, Angeline, Locus of Chiron 8 pm; Copper Rocket Pub, 106 Lake Ave., Maitland; free; 407-636-3171. Jake Shimabukuro 8 pm; Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35-$50. Mercer and Johnson 8 pm; Belle Isle Yacht Pub, 7521 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-850-3491. The Met Live in HD: Eugene Onegin 12:55 pm; Filmed production of Tchaikovsky’s opera about a man who refuses love until it is too late. Multiple locations; $25.56; fathomevents.com. Mike Davis 7 pm; Modernism Museum Mount Dora, 145 E. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora; $25; 352-385-0034. Nurse, Flamethrower, Acid Baptism Saturday 7 pm; Sandwich Bar, 2432 E. Robinson St.; $3-$5; 407-421-1670. Orlando Overdrive: Marc With a C, Boy Without Batteries, EyeQ, Under Polaris 4 pm; The Geek Easy, 114 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park; $10-$15; 407-332-9636. Set and Setting, Yashira, Gillian Carter, Uh 9 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; $7; 407-270-9104. Skatter Brainz, EC’s Pickle Liquid 9 pm; The Stranded Sailor Pub, 418 Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 321-362-8153. Stay Fly with Waldo Faldo Saturday 9 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free. Tribute to Morgan Steele: Franchise, Eugene Snowden, Dirt McCoy & Friends, Gargamel! Saturday 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5. Vive la France 7:30 pm; Classical. Rollins College, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $25-$65; 407-646-2000.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Ancient Sun 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540. Austin Lucas 7 pm; Address disclosed at time of purchase; $12; 215-932-1314; austinlucas.com. Dial Drive, 69 Fingers, Effit 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $6-$8. Gwadcip$ 9 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free. Marsha Ambrosius & Eric Benet 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $29-$66; 407-934-2583. PNB Rock 10 pm; Gilt Nightclub, 740 Bennett Road; $20-$55; 407-504-7699. Sinkane, Eric Slick 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $10-$12; 407-246-1419. Vive la France Sunday 3 pm; Classical. Rollins College, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $25-$65; 407-646-2000.
MONDAY, APRIL 24
The Howlin’ Brothers, the Prestage Brothers 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $6-$8.
Desiigner 7 pm; Venue 578, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $23; 407-872-0066.
Jonny Lang 6:30 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $32.50-$49.50; 407-228-1220.
Memento Mori 10 pm; Independent Bar, 70 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-839-0457.
SoMo, Carter Reeves, Demarious Cole 7 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $25-$299; 407-648-8363.
Orlando Philharmonic: Wolfgang & Igor 7 pm; New Zealand’s foremost classical guitarist, Matthew Marshall, gives the U.S. premiere of Orlando-based New Zealander Christopher Marshall’s (no relation) guitar concerto, “Soul Journey.” Mozart and Stravinsky round out the program. The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $18-$54; 407-228-1220; orlandophil.org. Reggae Mondae: Hor!zen 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540. Useless Jester, Scholars & Scoundrels, John Lee Wyatt, Mixed Up 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $6-$8. Veda 10 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
TUESDAY, APRIL 25 The Groove Orient 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540.
FILM Boston: An American Running Story Documentary about the Boston Marathon, narrated by Matt Damon. Wednesday, 7:30 pm; Multiple locations; $15.98; fathomevents.com. Doctor Who Season 10 Premiere Peter Capaldi kicks off his final season as the Twelfth Doctor with a double-episode premier in theaters. Wednesday, 7 pm; Multiple locations; $15.98; 407-354-5998; fathomevents.com. Florida Film Festival Ten days of films from 40 different countries, parties, brunches and more. Takes place at Enzian Theater and Regal Winter Park Village. Friday-April 30; Multiple locations; $11-$650; floridafilmfestival.com. Frantz Through Thursday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Gorillas in the Mist Part of a film series of Earth-friendly movies with powerful themes about nature and the environment. Friday, 11 am; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407-835-7323; ocls.info. The Graduate Special 50th anniversary screening of the groundbreaking film starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft. Sunday, 2 & 7 pm; Multiple locations; $13.31; fathomevents.com. The Grateful Dead Movie 40th Anniversary Concert film with live performances from the 1974 San Francisco Winterland residency. Thursday, 7 pm; Multiple locations; $13.31; fathomevents.com. Mexican Contemporary Film Festival Short films by filmmakers of Mexican descent and a screening of feature film Burros. Friday, 7 pm; Timucua White House, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; donations; 407-595-2713; conorlando.net. Raw Through Thursday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
THEATER Antony and Cleopatra Wednesday, 2 & 7:30 pm, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 2 pm; Goldman Theater at Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; $25$60; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org.
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Cabaret Acclaimed musical about pre-WWII Berlin and the rise of the Nazi Party. FridaySaturday, 8 pm, Sunday, 2 pm; The Historic State Theatre, 109 N. Bay St., Eustis; $11-$21; 352-357-7777; baystreetplayers.org. Disenchanted! Hilarious hit musical about your favorite princesses setting the record straight about their so-called fairy tales. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $37-$87; 407-228-1220; plazaliveorlando.com. Dogmai A dramedy about grief, guns and God. Friday-Saturday, 8 pm, Sunday, 3 pm; Dangerous Theatre Sanford, 115 W. First St., Sanford; $15$20; 407-358-6677; dangeroustheatre.com. An Evening With Mr. Johnson: It’s Hard Being a Dick A man confronts his insatiable penis about his cheating ways. FridaySaturday, 4 & 9:30 pm; Dangerous Theatre Sanford, 115 W. First St., Sanford; $15-$20; 407-358-6677; dangeroustheatre.com. Guys and Dolls Musical about small time mobsters, gambling and love. FridaySaturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 2:30 pm; Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand; $23$28; 386-736-1500; athensdeland.com. [Miss] A new award-winning play by W. L. Newkirk about the true story of Dr. Frances
Oldham Kelsey, who fought to keep thalidomide out of the US. Friday-Saturday, 8 pm, Sunday,3 pm Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; $18; 407-761-2683; theprt.com. Pinkalicious, The Musical A musical about Pinkalicious, a young girl who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Based on the popular children’s book. Saturday, 2 pm; Margeson Theater, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; $14$18; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org. Tim Evanicki: My Turn! Cabaret performance from Footlight Artistic Director Tim Evanicki. Saturday, 8 pm; Footlight Theatre, The Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; $15; 407-425-7571; parliamenthouse.com. A Time to Go Walking An Irish play about life, love and loss. FridaySaturday, 1 & 7:30 pm; Dangerous Theatre Sanford, 115 W. First St., Sanford; $15-$20; 407-358-6677; dangeroustheatre.com. Urinetown, the Musical Tony Award-winning musical about a town gouged by a megacorporation that charges residents every time they have to use the bathroom. FridaySaturday, 8 pm, Sunday, 4 pm; Rollins College, Annie Russell Theatre, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-646-2145; rollins.edu.
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Alex Luchun & Larry Fulford: One, Two Princes Homecoming show. Tuesday, 9 pm; Will’s Dirty Laundry, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org.
Big Tim’s Shady Brunch Comedy Show Comedy matinee showcase. Sunday, 2 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5; willspub.org. Comedy Showcase Craft beer and standup comedy. Hosted by Lorraine Cornillie. Wednesday, 9:15 pm; Barley and Vine Biergarten, 2406 E. Washington St.; free; barleyandvineorlando.com. Hannibal Buress Saturday, 6 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; SOLD OUT; 407-648-8363.
The New Faces of Comedy Showcase of new comics. Wednesday, 8 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $5; 407480-5233; theimprovorlando.com.
DANCE
Hotsauce Three Orlando longform improv teams perform. Wednesday, 7-9 pm; Ocean Sun Brewing, 3030 Curry Ford Road; free; 215-932-1314; oceansunbrewing.com.
Amateur Burlesque Burlesque show featuring amateur performers alongside the pros. Friday, 9 pm; The Venue, 511 Virginia Drive; $18-$20; 407-412-6895; thevenueorlando.com.
John Witherspoon Friday, 8 & 10:30 pm, Saturday, 7:30 & 10:15 pm, Sunday, 7:30 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $25; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com. Malas: Seven Divas on the Same Stage A powerful seven-woman combo explores contemporary situations with iconic comedic charisma. Presented in Spanish. Sunday, 4 pm; Walt Disney
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Preview of Bo Bartlett: American Artist Four additional major paintings in conjunction with the Mennello Museum of American Art’s Bo Bartlett exhibit. Through Sunday; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-896-4231; omart.org.
OPENINGS/EVENTS
Art of Fashion Orlando’s favorite boutiques and designers unveil looks for spring and summer. Complimentary wine, champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Thursday, 6:30 pm; Snap Space, 1013 E. Colonial Drive; $55-$85; snaporlando.com. The Art Works of a Phantom Axiom Visionary art from local artist Phillip Buchanan. Opens Friday, 6 pm, through May 20; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org. Client Work A limited edition print show, organized by Mama’s Sauce boutique print shop. Opens Thursday, 6 pm, Through May 13; Redefine Gallery, 29 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-648-7060. It’s All Fun and Games Art inspired by board games and video games. Opens Thursday, 6 pm, through May 13; CityArts Factory, 29 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-648-7060. Juried Student Art Exhibition A showcase of the best student artwork. Opens Thursday, 6-8 pm; Anita S. Wooten Gallery, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail; free; 407582-2298; valenciacollege.edu. Participation Dinner Affair Fundraising dinner where the dining tables are turned into art by local artists who eat at the tables with patrons. Saturday, 6-9 pm; Art & History Museums - Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland; $150; 407-539-2181.
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Pedestrian: Moments in Blue Debut solo show from artist Susan Gromala. Opening reception features performance by Old School Misfits. Opens Friday, 7 pm, through May 5; The Gatlin Creative, 4940 S. Orange Ave.; free; thegatlincreative.com. Positive Negative Group show featuring new works by Plinio Pinto, Cake Marques, Chad Pollpeter and more. Opens Thursday, 6 pm, through May 13; The Gallery at Avalon Island, 39 S. Magnolia Ave.; free; avalongallery.org. Theatrix! Visual art depicting the history of theater, poets and performers. Opens Thursday, 6 pm, through May 13; CityArts Factory, 29 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-648-7060. Vision: A Showcase of Florida’s Local Arts Community Pop-up with visual and performing artists, hair and make-up design, photography, fashion and more. Friday, 7 pm; Venue 578, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $10; 407-872-0066.
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The Wyeths and American Artists in Maine An exhibition of works from some of Maine’s foremost painters in celebration of the 100th anniversary of artist Andre Wyeth’s birth. Through Sunday; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-896-4231; omart.org.
EVENTS 420 Barber Fund Festival Annual benefit for the Barber Fund with games, drag performances, drinks and dancing. Thursday, 6 pm; The Venue, 511 Virginia Drive; donations; 407-412-6895; thevenueorlando.com. Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science Fans can expect all-new everything including songs, multimedia presentations, talk-show antics, and bigger-and-better, potentially dangerous, food demonstrations. Saturday, 3 & 8 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35-$125; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org. Ballast Point Luau A tap takeover from Ballast Point with a free round for anyone in a Hawaiian shirt. Wednesday, 5 pm; Redlight Redlight, 2810 Corrine Drive; various menu prices; 407893-9832; redlightredlightbeerparlour.com. Brinner With Faiyaz Kara Enjoy five different breakfast-for-dinner courses prepared from OW food writer Faiyaz Kara’s new cookbook, Gourmet Breakfasts for the Genius. Thursday, 6:30 pm; Ravello, 10100 Dream Tree Blvd.; $75; 407-313-7777; fourseasons.com. Cabaret & Cabernet: Discover Entertainment Four courses of tapas, exquisite wine tastings, and a variety of entertainment with a steampunk costume contest. Saturday, 6-10 pm; UCF, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, 9907 Universal Blvd.; $40-$70; 407-903-8000. Central Florida Earth Day Annual Earth Day event with vendors, information sessions, live music and more. Saturday, 10 am-6 pm; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free; 321-331-1859; cfearthday.org. Downtown Pour Enjoy beer, wine and cocktails provided by local and national distributors. Saturday, 4-7 pm; Downtown Orlando, Church Street, Orange Avenue and Church Street; $20-$45. The Festival of Bacon More than 30 local restaurants and food vendors serve bacon-
inspired dishes, accompanies by live music, bacon beverages and more. Saturday, 11 am; Seneff Arts Plaza, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $24; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org. Folk & Urban Art Festival Celebrating culture and diversity through art and music. Featuring works by local artists and live music. Saturday, 10 am-4 pm; Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-539-2680.
THEWEEK LEARNING Drink and Think: Philosophy and Discussion Open philosophical discussion about animal rights. Tuesday, 8 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.
German Fest Annual Spring German fest with beer, food, music and dancing. Saturday, 2-10 pm; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; $10-$15; 407-834-0574; orlandogermanclub.com.
Logo A Go-Go Free seminar about trademarks, branding and how to market your business without running into legal trouble. Monday, 6 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.
The Great Duck Derby A family fun day featuring little rubber duck races, a duckoration station, baby animals, bounce houses and more. Saturday, 10 am-2 pm; Mead Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; $5; 407-599-2800; meadgarden.org.
March for Science March to show support for science and fact-based policy. Saturday, 10 am; Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave.; free.
Record Store Day at Park Ave CDs Park Ave provides live music, contests, comedy and more to keep you entertained while waiting in line. Saturday, 8 am-11 pm; Park Ave CDs, 2916 Corrine Drive; free; 407-447-7275. Record Store Day at Ten10 Record sale and a special tapping of a collaboration with Central 28. Saturday, 11:30 am; Ten10 Brewing, 1010 Virginia Drive; various menu prices; 407-930-8993; ten10brewing.com. Spooky Empire Retro The famed thriller convention returns for a mid-season meeting. Friday, 5-11 pm, Saturday, 11 am-8 pm and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive; $35-$199; 954-258-7852; spookyempire.com. Taste of Winter Park Showcase of more than 40 top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners. Wednesday, 5-8 pm; Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; $50; winterpark.org. Theresa Caputo The “psychic” shares stories about her life and explains how her “gift” works. Wednesday, 7:30 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $59.75$150; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org. Wine, Women & Shoes Benefit gala with shopping, wine tasting, a fashion show, raffles and more. Saturday, 2-6 pm; RitzCarlton Orlando Grande Lakes Resort, 4012 Central Florida Parkway; $125-$175; 407-206-2400; feedhopenow.org. Women in the Kitchen A four-course dinner from James Beard Award-winning women chefs and restaurateurs from across the country. Sunday, 3-6:30 pm; Lake Meadow Naturals, 10000 Mark Adam Road, Ocoee; $150; 407-399-7670; jamesbeard.org.
CIVICS
What a disappointing year. No, I’m not talking about our team’s standing, although that is upsetting. I’m talking about the way I and other season ticket holders were treated by you this year.
LITERARY Carol Frost Reading by Rollins professor and poet Carol Frost. Thursday, 5 pm; Writer’s Block Bookstore, 124 E. Welbourne Ave., Winter Park; free; 407385-7084; writersblockbookstore.com. Diverse Word Spoken word open mic. Tuesdays, 8 pm; Dandelion Communitea Cafe, 618 N. Thornton Ave.; free; 407-3621864; dandelioncommunitea.com. Doug D’Elia Poetry, photography and a one-act play. Friday, 7 pm; Henao Contemporary Center, 5601 Edgewater Drive; contact for price; henaocenter.com. Wednesday Open Words Poetry and spoken word open mic. Wednesdays, 8:30 pm; Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-975-3364; austinscoffee.com.
SPORTS Central Florida Mah Jongg Experienced American Mah Jongg players meet weekly using the National Mah Jongg 2015 card and rules. Wednesdays, 12:304 pm; MetroWest Country Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road; free; 561-704-9302. I Believe in Wrestling Live pro wrestling. Friday, 8-10 pm; Team Vision Dojo, 6923 Narcoossee Road; $10-$15; 407334-2200; ibelieveinwrestling.com. Paws for Peace Walk Annual fundraiser supporting Harbor House and its Paws for Peace Kennel. Saturday, 8 am-noon; Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Rees Ave.; $20; 407-886-2244; harborhouse.com. Total Punk Turnbuckle Tuesday Pinball Tournament Open pinball tournament. Tuesday, 10 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org. n
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I’m a queer girl living with a male partner. This weekend, we found ourselves in an after-hours club, made some new friends, and ended up at a house with two other guys and a girl. Things were pretty playful with everyone except for one of the guys. We all wanted him gone, but he wouldn’t take the hint. He bought the booze for the after-party, so we were a little unsure of the etiquette of asking him to leave. Neither I nor the other girl was interested. I made it clear that penetration was off the menu for me, and everyone respected this – except the one guy. He asked if I would do anal, and I refused. He shoved his fingers in my ass, and I stopped him. I positioned myself away from him, but he somehow got behind me again and put his bare dick in my ass – though barely. The host pulled him off me. We were admittedly all a bit fucked up from partying. I had a stern talk with him about respecting consent – but when I felt his dick enter me from behind a second time, I got upset. My boyfriend threatened him, and the guy punched my boyfriend and broke my sweetheart’s nose. The host threw the guy out with no pants, so he had a well-deserved walk of shame. We don’t know the guy’s last name, so we can’t charge him. My question is this: As a couple, we enjoy threesomes/moresomes/ swingers clubs, etc., and this wasn’t the first time a fun night was ruined by a persistent dick monster. Do you have any suggestions for dealing with pricks like these? Sober and not horny me has all the answers, but when I’m feeling violated and vulnerable, and distracted by whatever dick/pussy is in my face, I’m not the loudmouthed feminist bitch I usually am. We all agree he should have been kicked out before the offenses added up. Maybe he should have been kicked out when we all agreed we weren’t comfortable with him playing with us. What’s the etiquette of telling someone they can’t join in? I’m done dancing around assholes’ feelings. Queer Unicorn Exhausted Entertaining Numbskulls “Persistent dick monster” (PDM) is putting it mildly, QUEEN. This guy sexually assaulted you and physically assaulted your boyfriend – that guy is a VSP (violent sexual predator), not a PDM. And even if you don’t know his last name, report the night’s events to the police. It’s possible this asshole is already known to the cops – hell, it’s possible he assaulted someone else on his pantsless way home and they’re already holding him and they’d be happy to add more charges to the ones this asshole is already facing. I’m not saying you have to report him, of course. It’s estimated that only 15 to 35 percent of all sexual assaults are reported to the police, and only 9 percent of all accused rapists are prosecuted. While recognizing some 58
folks have legitimate reasons for not going to the cops, we need to get those numbers up – because unreported rapes and sexual assaults can’t be prosecuted. As for preventing a PDM/VSP from ruining your future threesomes/moresomes, etc., advance planning – and familiarity among participants – is the best way to ensure a good experience. Spontaneous can be fun, but it’s difficult to pull off safely with groups – spontaneous fun can be difficult to pull off safely in pairs. Another lesson to be learned from this encounter: Getting shitfaced/shtoned/shwasted may not be the best plan. It’s often the worst plan – getting fucked up rarely results in good sex, even between people who fuck on the regular. Plus, it’s easier to ignore red flags/gut feelings when you can barely shee shtraight. Having to remind someone about consent is a major red flag, QUEEN, and one that we’re likelier to overlook when we’re shwasted. In a situation where you’re receiving unwanted touches, your polite dismissal of them should be enough. If this reminder has to be repeated twice, that participant should have their pass to moresome mountain revoked immediately. Two final takeaways: Even kind and decent people can be terrible about taking hints – especially when doing so means getting cut out of a drunken fuckfest. So don’t hint, tell. There’s no rule of etiquette that can paper over the discomfort and awkwardness of that moment, so your group’s designated speaker-upper will just have to power through it. And if you’re going to drink and group in the future, QUEEN, hew to a strict BYOB policy. You don’t ever want to be in a position where you hesitate to show someone the door because they brought the booze. My wife and I are newlyweds. My wife wants sex two to three times a week, which matches up perfectly with my desires. But her desire for sex peaks around 3 to 5 a.m. She’s a morning person with insomnia, and I’m a night owl and a heavy sleeper. She’s tried to wake me up for sex, and my unconscious self has rejected her multiple times (I never remember this). When I do wake up, the half-conscious romps we have aren’t really satisfying. My sexual desire peaks midday and after work when I have more energy to have sex or come up with a fun bondage scene. But when she gets home, she usually has a series of chores or projects that take up all her attention. Insomnia Now Suspected Of Making Nights Incredibly Awkward Your wife needs to save chores and projects for 3 to 5 a.m. – provided no power tools are involved – and reserve the early evening hours for romps and creative bondage scenes.
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My husband and I have been together for six years and are quite happy, much to the chagrin of his family. They are Islamophobic, anti-choice, Fox News– watching, conservative Catholics. They began writing us letters about how they disapproved of us when we moved in together before marriage. One launched a campaign to break us up because they figured my then-boyfriend didn’t know I was bisexual. (He did, and I’m out very publicly.) They boycotted our wedding because it was not in a Catholic church. They would not come to a party we had because a Muslim friend would be there. They’ve realized that in order for us to even rarely see them, they need to cool it, but they don’t think they have anything to apologize for. After Trump’s election (#ITMFA), I’ve found it difficult to stomach them even in small doses. I grew up Catholic myself and was sent through gay conversion therapy, so I have a visceral reaction to this kind of bigotry, especially when it is directed toward my family of choice. My husband is also appalled by them and always puts us first, but the idea of not retaining a connection to his family of origin hurts him. Do I suffer the occasional visit? Help! Shouldn’t Hubby Unload These Outrageously Unenlightened Turds For the sake of your marriage, SHUTOUT, you should suffer the occasional visit – whether your husband sees his family on his own or you’re along for the ride – without punishing your husband for it. Remember: You’re in this together, and private jokes, surreptitious eye-rolls and pot lozenges can go a long way toward making these events not just bearable but (mischievously) pleasurable. And seeing as you’ve already trained his family to cool it by cutting back on your time with them – a strategy I recommend – you can train them to keep things civil, hatefree, and non-biphobic by warning them in advance that you will get up and leave if they say anything shitty or unkind to you, about you, or in front of you. Then follow through.
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Legal, Public Notices In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida SelfService Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at the times and locations listed below: A-AAAKey Mini Storage 1001 S. Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL 32807 April 28th, 2017@ 9:30am Donald S. Eckenrod-Boxes, Couch, Table and Totes, Jose QuesadaLockBox, Tool Box, Ceiling Light and Neon Sign, Neyssa Ortiz-Bed, Dresser, Misc. Totes and Boxes, Leidy Galvan-Washer, Bike, Car Seat and Mattress, Rachel NunleyKids Furniture, Toys, Garden Equipment, Misc. Boxes and Bags, Dayvelisse Hernaiz-Tires, Scooters, Kids Bikes, Kids Pushcars, and Box of Locks, Jarius Yancy-Dresser, Crib, Basketball and Lamp, Floyd Stewart-Large Flat Screen TV, Exercise Equipment, Bike, Boxes and Bags, Miguel BenavidesDresser, Bike, Tabletop, Clothes, Hector L. Camano-Mercedes Benz 2006 R500AMG White vin#4JCB75E86A008608, Misc Tools, Sheila Santiago-Bike, Totes, Car Seat and Toys, Ernesto A. Miranda-TV, Dresser, VCR Tapes, Mattress and Chair, Jose L. MotinoWasher and Dryer Set, Refrigerator and Boxes. A-AAAKey Mini Storage 5285 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32839-2307 April 28th 2017 @11:00AM Kyetheus MonteiroWeight Bench, Coat Rack, TV, Misc. Suitcases and Boxes, 2 Book Shelves, Paulema Augustin-5 Computer Monitors, 2 TV’s, Headboard, Mattress, Misc. Boxes, Israel Gonzalez-2 Dressers, End table, Lamps, Fishing Poles, Shelving, File Cabinet, Misc. Boxes, Suitcases, Tubs, Toolbox.
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2001 KIA KNAFB121X15057582 2004 TOYOTA 4T1CE38P44U830864 To be sold at auction at 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2017, 4412 ALLEN ST KISSIMMEE, FL 34746 New Generation Towing
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2007 Chrylser VIN# 2C3KA43R47H795717 2002 Subaru VIN# JF1GD29662H500308 2003 Pontiac VIN# 1G2JB12F237295043 2013 Mazda VIN# JM3KE2CE0D0124859 1993 Buick VIN# 1G4AG55N9P6428802 2004 Suzuki VIN# KL5JD52Z44K979118 1999 Nissan VIN# JN1CA21D2XT815531 1996 Honda VIN# 1HGCD5693TA242754 2005 Nissan VIN# 1N4AL11D15C258350 1997 Dodge VIN# 1B4GP54L3VB290979 2001 Dodge VIN# 2B8GP54L81R342746 To be sold at auction at 8:00 a.m. on May 03, 2017, 7301 Gardner Street, Winter Park, FL. 32792 Constellation Towing & Recovery LLC
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Legal, Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD V. DIMARCO, Deceased. File No.2017-CP- 000732-FA- B NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Richard V. DiMarco, deceased, whose date of death was March 6, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Seminole County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 301 N. Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is 4/12/17. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Alexander J. Ombres, Attorney, Florida Bar Number: 278521 MATEER & HARBERT, TWO LANDMARK CTR , 225 E ROBINSON ST STE 600 , ORLANDO, FL 32801, Telephone: (407) 425-9044, Fax: (407) 4232016, E-Mail: AOmbres@mateerharbert.com, Secondary: LDana@ mateerharbert.com. Personal Representative: /s/ Mitchell S. DiMarco, 248 Pinestraw Circle, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. /S/ Richard T. DiMarco, 626 Wood Hollow Court, Apopka, FL 32712.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD. L.M., DOB: 03/05/2014 Case No.: 2016-DR-017027-O NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: ERIC WILLIAM MCINTYRE of Orlando, FL; Caucasian male, DOB: 06/16/1977, Blonde hair, blue eyes, 5’8” approximately 155lbs., father of the minor child born on 03/05/2013. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense if any to it on ASHLEY FILIMON, P.A. whose address is 37 N. Orange Ave. Ste. 202 Orlando, FL 32801, and file the original with the Clerk of Court at 425 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you and the Court may enter an Order granting the Termination of Parental Rights for adoption of the minor child. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Court informed of your current address. You must file a response with the Clerk by 5/18/2017. Dated 4/3/17. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, BY: /s/ Alva Coleman, DEPUTY CLERK. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this has been filed in the Florida E-Portal this 3rd day of April, 2017. /s/ Ashley Filimon, Esq., Ashley Filimon, P.A.,afilimon@legalperson.com, 37 N. Orange Ave. Suite 202 Orlando, Florida 32801, 407-801-5022- Telephone, Florida Bar No. 0095954, Attorney for Petitioner.
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2005 TOYOTA 2T1BR32E95C429563 To be sold at auction at 10:00 a.m. on May 3, 2017, 4412 ALLEN ST KISSIMMEE, FL 34746 New Generation Towing
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LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. PROPERTY NOT CLAIMED WILL EITHER BE SURRENDERED TO THE FINDERS OR RETAINED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT. CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. APRIL 2017 1. CELL PHONE 4700 BLK DANZIG CT 2. HOVERBOARD 1500 BLK COMMON WAY 3. CELL PHONE HUGHEY AVE 4. LAPTOP SILVERSTAR RD 5. CELL PHONE 1900 BLK LAKEMONT 6. CELL PHONE/CASE SUNSET DR 7. GIFT CARD 4400 BLK VIRGINIA DR 8. I-PAD NARCOOSSEE RD 9. CELL PHONE ORANGE AVE 10. GARAGE DOOR OPENERS VICKREY PL/ANDRIC LN 11. CELL PHONE/ELECTRONICS 1200 BLK DORCHESTER 12. BRACELET 5300 BLK I-DRIE 13. I-PAD 2400 BLK CONWAY RD 14. CELL PHONE/CASE WESTMORLND/ANDERSON 15. JEWELRY 4900 BLK I-DRIVE 16. GIFT CARDS/CELL PHONE EAGLE WATCH CR 17. CELL PHONE WASHINGTON/ OBT 18. CELL PHONE LK MARGRET/ DIXIE BELL 19. COMPUTER/BRIEFCASE RALEIGH ST 20. CELL PHONE 2400 BLK RIO GRANDE 21. CAMERA CINDERLANE PARKWAY 22. OXYGEN TANK N. ORANGE AV 23. CAR SEAT/STROLLER 3300 BLK WILTS CR 24. CELL PHONE BENT PINE DRIVE 25. CELL PHONE CENTRAL BV 26. LAPTOP CENTRAL BV/ COURT ST 27. TABLET/HEADLAMP CONROY RD 28. CELL PHONES CONROY ROAD 29. BIKE LAKE BALDWIN/SHEA ST 30. BIKE NARCOOSSEE ROAD 31. BIKE YUCATAN DRIVE 32. BIKE PRIMROSE DR 33. BIKE MOSS ROSE WAY 34. BIKE AMELIA ST 35. BIKE LINDALE AVE 36. BIKE 3800 BLK BRANDY ST 37. MONEY COLONIAL DR 38. MONEY LIVINGSTON ST 39. MONEY SEMORAN BV FOR INFO CALL (407) 246-2445, MONDAYS – THRU- THURSDAYS, 8:00 AM TILL 4:30 PM NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Pursuant to Florida Statute 713.78 on MAY 6, 2017 at 8am, Mike’s Towing, 3141 Sharpe Rd., Apopka, FL will sell the following vehicle(s): 1997 CHEVY VIN #1GCCS19X2V8119030 AND 1993 KENWORTH VIN #2XKWD69X5PM597889. Seller reserves the right to bid and to refuse any/all bids. Sold as is, no warranty. Terms Cash.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2017 CA 001883-O ERICK IRIZARRY PAOLI; Plaintiff, vs. ISABEL IRIZARRY CARABALLO, Deceased, if alive, and if dead her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against her or parties or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in this complaint, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO DEFENDANTS: ISABEL IRIZARRY CARABALLO, Deceased. Last Known Address: Costa Norte, H115 Calle Palma, Hatillo, Puerto Rico 00659 If alive, and if dead her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against her or parties or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in this complaint, Current Addresses: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the following property in Orange County, Florida: Unit 22, Building 8, WALDEN PALMS CONDOMINIUM, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 8444, Page 2553, of the Public Records of Orange County, Florida and any amendments thereto, together with its undivided share in the common elements. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Plaintiffs’ attorney, Jennifer R. Bondy, Esquire, OVERSTREET, MILES, CUMBIE & FINKENBINDER, P.A., whose address is 100 Church Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741 on or before 30 days from the first date of publication, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED this 29th day of March, 2017. TIFFANY MOORE RUSSELL, Clerk of the Circuit Court Orange County, Florida, By: /s/ Lisa R Trelstad, Deputy Clerk, 2017.03.23 12:18:25-04’00’, Deputy Clerk, Civil Division, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Room 310, Orlando, Florida 32801, cc: Jennifer R. Bondy, Esquire, Overstreet, Miles, Cumbie & Finkenbinder, P.A., 100 Church Street, Kissimmee, Florida 34741, (407) 847-5151, Email: jbondy@omcflaw.com.
NOTICE OF SALE The following vehicles will be sold at Public Auction for cash to satisfy lien pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on MAY 11TH, 2017 at 9:00 am at Dynamic Towing, 6408 Old Cheney Hwy., Orlando, FL. (407) 273-5880 2013 JEEP 1C4NJPCB2DD174675 1997 HOND 1HGCE1822VA003379.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8 am and RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. Uhaul Ctr Ocoee-11410 W. Colonial Drive-Ocoee 5/10/17 1521 Jonathan Hernandez 3356 Truleia Fuller 3507 Dale Vied 3509 Dale Vied Uhaul Stg Haines City-3307 Hwy 17-92 W-Haines City 5/10/17 E0525 Jexsenia Rodriguez G0760 Masey Rodriguez Salva G0796 Kathleen Ward G0708 Sandy Thunberg G0773 Lourdes Cavilla G0736 Nick Pucci Uhaul Ctr Hunters Creek-13301 S. Orange Blossom Trail-Orlando 5/10/17 2083 Gregory Riegel 3628 Leslie Dailey 3165 Sherry Shelia 1339 Theresa Moore 1518 Michelle L Bowens 1719 Belgret King 3112 Antonio Clemmons Uhaul Stg Gatorland- 14651 Gatorland Dr-Orlando 5/10/17 1002 Alberto Matinez 627 Radshad Frazier 661 Miguel Arroyo 639 Bryan Ramirez. NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8 am and RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. Uhaul Ctr Kirkman-600 S Kirkman Rd-Orlando 5/3/17 4025 James Thacker 3001 Barbara Jones 3002 Wanda Jones 2086 Jonathan Smith 2110 Lahoma Young 1017 Danielle Albuquerque 5017 David Dean 6005 Samanta Magalhes 2013 Pedro Tonietto 2072 Shamara Scott Uhaul Ctr Orange Ave-3500 S Orange Ave-Orlando 5/3/17 1042 Marie Alvarez 1521 Luis Maldonado 1817 Robert Hilton 2303 Rawn Haynes Uhaul Ctr Baldwin Park- 4001 E Colonial Drive-Orlando 5/3/17 AA0255F Kimberly Gehle AA6245C Kimberly Gehle B194 Roberto Martinez Cardona Uhaul Ctr Goldenrod-508 N Goldenrod Rd-Orlando 5/3/17 703 Mariano Rivera 419 Andrew Lopez 518 Fritchie Bayan 416 Anthony Bosley 507 James Ashbridge 332 Michael Norberg 332 Noemi Ortiz 735 Diana Montalvo Uhaul Ctr Alafaya-11815 E Colonial Drive-Orlando 5/3/17 1103 Rossanna Cordon-Duran 1521 James Palladino 1222 Johnny Kuroda 1114 Jose Vega.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE FOLLOWING TENANTS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH TO SATISFY RENTAL LIENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUES, SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, SECTIONS 83-806 AND 83-807; CONTENTS MAY INCLUDE KITCHEN, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, BEDDING, TOYS, GAMES, PACKED CARTON, FURNITURE, TOOLS, TRUCKS, CARS ETC. THERE’S NO TITLE FOR VEHICLES SOLD AT THE LIEN SALE. OWNERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO BID ON UNITS. Lien sale to be held online ending Wednesday April 26th 2017 at the times indicted below. Viewing and bidding will only be available online at www.storagetreasures.com, beginning at least 5 days prior to the scheduled sale date and time.” PERSONAL MINI STORAGE ST. CLOUD ,FL-350 COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE 34769-AT 10:00 AM:1289 Brandon Hollis 1117 Christopher Herr PERSONAL MINI STORAGE BROADVIEW- 2581 BROADVIEW DRIVE KISSIMMEE, FL 34744AT 10:30AM: 176 Kevin Flint 210 Carl Joseph Odom 226 Michael Anderson Goins 313 John Eugene Lopez PERSONAL MINI STORAGE KISSIMMEE - 1404 E. VINE ST. KISSIMMEE FL. 34744- AT 11:00AM: 201 Nancy Torres PERSONAL MINI STORAGE DYER- 932 DYER BOULEVARD KISSIMMEE, FL 34741- AT 11:30AM: 4 Norma Andino, 119 Marvin C Strowder, 209 Rocco F. Surico Jr, 210 Rocco F. Surico JR., 237 Demetries Jr. Delancy, 301 Jennifer D Rivera Diaz, 419 Scott Bailey, 430 Vickie Y Wynn, 522 Gerardo Pinero, 1124 Douglas Shirey, 1141 Deandra Winston, 1212 Luisa Leal PERSONAL MINI STORAGE VINE- 608 W. VINE STREET KISSIMMEE, FL 34741- AT 12:00PM: Comeratta , Roland D049 Cooper , Shirley Ann C847 Ruiz , Leandro Jr C836 Cooper , Shirley Ann J673 Inc ,Rediscover Yourself Inc K717 Bonilla, Nina D036 Rivera, David B828 Walker , Annice F266 Mullens , Dianna Todd Copeland & Assoc G292 Gozales , Michelle I602 Burgos , Magaly D131 Schwing , Micheal I609 Seonath , Ravindranauth C895 Karuna, Jeniffer G317 Torres, Alex B794 Cruz Rodriguez, Susan I563 Rivera, Isreal I538 Rivera, Janet H452 Figueroa , Francheska C871 Canetti , Glenn E914 Valentin Diaz, Reynaldo B809 Energy Distribution LLC. Global Resource & B789 Mottley , Jessica G341 Crisoin , Dinorah I564 PERSONAL MINI STORAGE BVL- 2852 MICHIGAN AVE KISSIMMEE, FL 34744- AT 12:30PM: Lawton Cecilia #333 Rodriguez Julio #346 Torres Jasmine #833.
The following items are lost or abandoned property found in Orange County. Item, Mfr., Location Found Camera (HP), Oak Ridge/Texas Ave Camera (Sony), E. Buena Vista Dr Camera (Sony), Oak Ridge/Texas Ave Cell Phone (LG), Holden Ave Cell Phone (Samsung), Oak Ridge/Texas Ave Cell Phone (Samsung), Lee Rd/ Edgewater Dr GPS (Garmin), Chapel Trace Dr Grilling Machine, Lake Underhill Rd I Pad, Caserta St I Pad (Silver), Laurel Springs Dr I Phone (white), Aventura Blvd I Phone, Heidi Ct. I Phone (Silver), Hoffner Ave I Phone (Silver), Belgrove PL I Phone (White), Judd Way I Phone 5 (White), Oakridge/International Dr I Phone 5 (White) , Oakridge/ International Dr I Phone, Taverdale Dr Jewelry, Continental Blvd Jewelry, Orange Ave Jewelry, Rollins Ave Laptop (Acer), Bordwine Dr Laptop (Acer), Holden Ave Laptop (Apple), Main Street/ Windermere Laptop (Dell), Bordwine Dr Laptop (HP), W Oak Ridge Dr Miscellaneous Power Tools, Corona Dr Tablet, Deerfield Blvd Television (Dell), N John Young Parkway Television (Sony), Edgewood Ranch Rd Tool Box, Cornelia Ave Tool Box, E Colonial Dr US Currency, E Colonial Dr US Currency, N Orange Ave US Currency, S Kirkman Rd US Currency, Presidents Dr Property not claimed will be disposed of per Florida State Statutes Chapter 705. For more information call 407 317-7570 M-F 8am to 5pm
Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units located at U-Haul company facilities. Storage locations are listed below. All goods are household contents or miscellaneous and recovered goods. All auctions are hold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent and fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self-Storage Act, Sections 83.806 and 83.807. The auction will start at 8:00 a.m. on May 4, 2017 and will continue until finished U-Haul Moving and Storage of Maitland, 7815 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32810; B34 Raul Rodriguez $734.92, AA6054A Beverly Miller $378.00 U-Haul Moving and Storage at Apopka, 1221 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703; 1296 Latricia Samuels $1061.20, 1113 Jeffery Dwinal $786.22 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Altamonte Springs, 598 W Hwy 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; B122 Megan Gantt $609.50, AA1797E Beverly Miller
$379.40, D100 Sheryl Dowling $807.40 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Semoran, 2055 N Semoran Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792; 1005 Chester Williams $614.80, 2424 Paul Wilansky $358.00, 1221 Michael Acevedo $786.00 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Lake Mary, 3851 S Orlando Ave, Sanford, FL 32773; 1571 Mikerra Coleman $448.40, 2044 Mary Harris $388.00, 1451 Raphael Brown $444.40, 2063 Juan Cruze $547.25, 1659 Jordan Bonilla $767.20, 2522 Taylor Lovett $459.80, 1732 Mystery Room $351.94, 1448 Ashley Miles $398.40, 1280 Peter Voigt $398.40, 2045 Doyle Washington $419.80 U-Haul Moving and Storage at Rinehart, 1811 Rinehart Road, Sanford, FL 32771; 2138 Elijah June III $737.30, 4026 Lula Thompson $280.25, 2112 Bernard Kielton $813.80, 3072 Tammy Skalko $507.80.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Personal property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self Storage Facility Act, Sections 83-806 and 83807. Contents may include kitchen, household items, bedding, toys, games, boxes, barrels, packed cartons, furniture, trucks, cars, etc. There is no title for vehicles sold at lien sale. Owners reserve the right to bid on units. Lien sale to be held online ending Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at times indicated below. Viewing and bidding will only be available online at www.storagetreasures.com beginning 5 days prior to the scheduled sale date and time! Also visit www.personalministorage.com/Orlando-FL- storageunits/ for more info. Personal Mini Storage Edgewater-6325 Edgewater Dr Orlando, FL 32810-at 11:30 pm: 0204 Tomeka K Simmons Sanders, 0424 Rodrique Dejandro Lee, 0637 Shanterria La Shay Scott, 0847 Rhonda Kay Dulany, 1036 Dorothy Ann Scott, 1226 Bianca R Gordon, 1329 Sasha Lucille Pollard, 1413 Stephanie Jean Brandon, 1421 Shawn Allen Bays, 1759 Lloyd O Neubauer Personal Mini Storage Forest City Rd-6550 Forest City Rd Orlando, FL 32810-at 12:00 pm: 1069 Laritza Marie Velez Soto, 2044 Willie Thomas Walton Jr, 3182 Patricia Pearlman, 4058 Jack Montana, 4083 Frank Clarence Grant Jr, 5012 Jean Claude Brutus, 6029 Charles Andrew Shows, 6047 Leonard Leroy Jefferson III, 9018 Kevin Bernard Williams 2005 Ford Escape VIN#1FMYU02Z05KB84883 Tag#SS671, Kingsland, Auto Pawn G310 2005 FORD ESCAPE VIN#1FMYU02Z05KB84883 Tag#SS671, 9037 Willie Thomas Walton Jr 1985 Toyota Pickup VIN#JT4RN55D7F0087163 Tag#CXNN27.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2016-CA-6862 ASHINGTON PARK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. VALERIE R. PEEBLES, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VALERIE R. PEEBLES, and UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: VALERIE R. PEEBLES, 14510 Greydale Circle, Orlando, Florida 32826, Current residence unknown, if living, and ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES, including if a named Defendant is deceased, the personal representatives, the surviving spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming, by, through, under or against that Defendant, and all claimants persons or parties, natural or corporate, whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described Defendants. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a lien on the following property located in Orange County, Florida: LOT 35, STONEMEADE, PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGE 113, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Street address of: 14510 Greydale Circle, Orlando, Florida 32826, has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Peter Hagood, Esquire, Hagood & Garvey, LLC., Plaintiff’s attorney, at 451 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte
Springs, Florida 32701, within 30 days of the first date of publication of this notice, and file the original with clerk of this court (425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801) either before, May 12, 2017 on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition Tiffany Moore Russell, Orange County Clerk of Court. BY: /s/ Lisa R Trelstad, Deputy Clerk. Civil Division, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Room 310, Orlando, Florida 32801.
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2011 HYUNDAI 5NPEC4AC7BH009264 To be sold at auction at 10:00 a.m. on May 2, 2017, 4412 ALLEN ST KISSIMMEE, FL 34746 New Generation Towing
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE:THE ADOPTION OF: N.A., DOB: 09/02/2009 Minor Adoptee. CASE NO.: 2016-DR-017657-O NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: MATHEW BRANOM of Orlando, FL; Caucasian male, DOB: 03/17/1984, Brown hair, blue eyes, 5’8” approximately 135lbs., father of the minor child born on 09/02/2009, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defense if any to it on ASHLEY FILIMON, P.A. whose address is 37 N. Orange Ave. Ste. 202 Orlando, FL 32801, and file the original with the Clerk of Court at 425 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you and the Court may enter an Order granting the Termination of Parental Rights for adoption of the minor child. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Court informed of your current address. You must file a response with the Clerk by May, 4, 2017. Dated 3/24/17. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, BY: /s/ Yadira Aguilar, DEPUTY CLERK. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this has been filed in the Florida E-Portal this 14TH day of March, 2017. /s/ Ashley Filimon, Esq., Ashley Filimon, P.A.,afilimon@legalperson.com, 37 N. Orange Ave. Suite 202Orlando, Florida 32801, 407-801-5022- Telephone, Florida Bar No. 0095954, Attorney for Petitioner.
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STONER SNACKS IN ORLANDO Where to go if you’ve got the munchies … for whatever reason Giant slice
Loving Basket Loving Hut 2101 E. Colonial Drive, 407-894-5673, lovinghut.us All the fried: two kinds of golden-fried nuggets (one soy, one vegetable-based) and a plethora of tempura: green beans, sweet potato wedges, and chewy king oyster mushroom – plus a side of Asian cabbage slaw. Add a taro milkshake and get it all to go, because if you’re feeling at all paranoid, the quasi-culty Supreme Master channel playing on all the TVs will freak you out.
La zi chicken
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Domu East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive, 321-236-3316, domufl.com Whole chicken wings fried Koreanstyle (usually a double-frying method involving rice flour for exquisite crispiness, though Domu didn’t reveal their actual technique) annointed with Korean butter sauce and sesame seeds. So crunchy, so chewy, so salty-soursweet … so perfect.
Lazy Moon Pizza 11551 University Blvd., 407-658-2396; also 1011 E. Colonial Drive, 407-412-6222; lazymoonpizza.com This seems … obvious. Pizza is classic stoner food, right? However, Lazy Moon is our top choice here for the stunting size of these damn slices. Don’t get cocky and order more than one, because you’ll probably fall asleep before you finish the first one. Then again, future you will probably bless present you for the leftovers.
“KFC” wings
AYCE yakiniku
First Watch multiple locations, firstwatch.com Hitting all the sensory sweet spots, as any good stoner food should, is Millionaire’s Bacon, one of the few notso-healthy items on First Watch’s menu: four slices of smoky bacon baked with brown sugar, black pepper and cayenne, then drizzled with maple syrup. Note: They close at 2:30 p.m.; if you’re faded enough by that hour to be seeking serious snackage, more power to you.
Chuan Lu Garden 1101 E. Colonial Drive, 407-896-8966; also 11891 E. Colonial Drive, 407-282-3388; chuanluorlando.com Get another buzz off the numb-spicy Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilis these excellent, just slightly greasy Scooby snacks are tossed with (along with salt and hint of sugar). La zi refers to the preparation, not the chicken itself, and if you don’t want bird they also do la zi fried fish filets, tofu or eggplant.
Buttermilk Bakery 1198 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, 321-422-4015, buttermilk-bakery.com Brownies are the food most classically associated with pot, though less as an accompaniment than as a vehicle, and Buttermilk’s (weed-free, obviously) are the best in town – the perfect balance between fudgy and cakey, almost black with deep cocoa flavor, and topped with a subtle sprinkle of salt.
Millionaire’s Bacon
Fire Tots King Bao 710 N. Mills Ave., 407-237-0013, facebook.com/kingbaoorlando They are aptly named, these nuggets of ’tater, evoking all the fire-emoji, hearteyes-emoji, 100-emoji goodness you need: tots tossed in srirach aioli and topped with jalapeños, togarashi (a Japanese chile powder mix) and chives. Get two orders. Not a capsicum fiend? Porky’s Tatchos, topped with braised pork, cheddar cheese sauce, sour cream and jalapeños fit the stoner-snack profile.
Izziban Sushi and BBQ 5310 E. Colonial Drive, 407-270-8811, izziban.com Pick four meats and get to grilling at this Korean BBQ joint, where your $20 includes a buffet of sides and all-youcan-eat sushi rolls as well. Just be aware that if you don’t clean your plate, you’ll get charged extra: A warning on the menu reads: “If you leave more than 1/2 pound food, you must pay additional $29.99.” Consider it a motivational message.
Double Ds Gringos Locos 22 E. Washington St., 407-841-5626; also 2406 E. Robinson St., 407-896-5626; gringoslocos.com Another obvious choice, but a solid one: Gringos’ double-decker tacos come in a crunchy shell that’s cemented with queso spread to an enfolding soft tortilla, then filled with your choice of meat, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream.
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B E ST P R E SC R I PT I ON F OR L I V I N G T H E SA N C T UM Plant-based eatery deftly disproves the antiquated notion that meatless and wheatless equates to tasteless with boldly flavored green, grain and pasta bowls. Oh, and they can also pull a proper espresso. Note: Dairy and gluten options are available. 715 N. Ferncreek Ave., 407-757-0346
BEST OUTDOOR DINING Hillstone Restaurant
BEST ICE CREAM Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
BEST CUBAN Black Bean Deli
BEST NACHOS Tijuana Flats
BEST GREEK Mediterranean Blue
BEST COFFEE Drunken Monkey
BEST MIDDLE EASTERN Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
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BEST CHINESE Hawkers Asian Street Fare
BEST MEXICAN Gringos Locos
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BEST LATIN Black Bean Deli
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BEST LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT Gringos Locos
BEST DOG-FRIENDLY PATIO The Hammered Lamb
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BEST BURGER BurgerFi
BEST JUICE/SMOOTHIES Planet Smoothie
BEST DESSERTS Better Than Sex
BEST BRUNCH Santiago’s Bodega
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BEST DELI TooJay’s Gourmet Deli
BEST BARBECUE 4 Rivers Smokehouse
BEST INDIAN Tamarind Indian Cuisine
BEST CUPCAKE Sweet! by Good Golly Miss Holly
BEST BAKERY Valhalla Bakery
BEST PHO Pho 88 BEST PIZZA Mellow Mushroom BEST PLACE TO BUY MEAT Freshfields Farm
B E ST P HO | P H O 8 8 You won’t need burgers for a fast-food fix once you find this Vietnamese noodle shop. Specializing in gigantic, weirdly addictive bowls of very thin rice noodles and various cuts of beef submerged in delicately seasoned broth, they also serve the usual exotics of shrimp paste and grilled pork – but the soup’s the thing. 730 N. Mills Ave., 407-897-3488; also 9728 E. Colonial Dr., 407-930-7670, BEST SUSHI Seito Sushi BEST TACOS Gringos Locos BEST TEAHOUSE Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria
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BEST THAI SEA Thai Restaurant BEST THEME PARK BAR Margaritaville
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BEST SEAFOOD Winter Park Fish Co.
BEST VIETNAMESE Pho 88
BEST STEAKHOUSE Linda’s La Cantina Steak House
BEST WINGS Gator’s Dockside
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Enter the Void
Five films that eschew weed jokes in favor of warping your mind BY TH A DD E U S MCCO L LU M
T Beyond the Black Rainbow
here’s an entire film genre – “stoner comedy” – inextricably tied to the art of lighting up, leaning back and watching a movie. But there’s only so many times we can watch the same old gags and routines in Half Baked or any old Cheech and Chong flick. When the mood strikes you to put on a late night flick to get high to – or just feel like you are – try one of these movies for a more cerebral experience.
The Thief and the Cobbler
The story of this film’s production is a little more interesting than the actual movie. Animator Richard Williams worked on the film off and on for more than 30 years as it bounced around between studios, suffering from re-edits and studio-mandated voice-overs. But the real star of the movie is the animation, which is hypnotically geometric, sometimes reminiscent of an M.C. Escher print in motion. See if you can pick out the parts that Disney “was inspired by” in its retelling of Aladdin.
The Holy Mountain Fantastic Planet
Alejandro Jodorowsky’s psychedelic masterpiece lends itself to altered states. Although it’s laden with stunning visuals and over-the-top symbolism, The Holy
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Mountain may be the most comedic film on this list due to its skewering of man’s search for meaning.
Enter the Void
This film from French director Gaspar Noé follows the soul of a young American drug dealer after he dies in Tokyo. It’s mostly shot in first person as his spirit floats through the neon-streaked city or revisits moments from his past. The kaleidoscopic colors and inspiration from the Tibetan Book of the Dead make it a perfect choice for your next Weed Cinema night.
Beyond the Black Rainbow
There may not be a lot of coherent plot in Beyond the Black Rainbow, but it’s easily one of the most visually striking science fiction films of the past decade. Utilizing old-school film techniques to re-create the look of ’70s and ’80s sci-fi, the film pays homage to the classics while telling a disturbing story about a young woman who’s the victim of experiments that give her psychic powers.
Fantastic Planet
This French animated film is something of a metaphor for how humans can be viewed as alien conquerors by other species. And that’s great and all, but what you really want to watch this movie for when you’re toasted is the freaky alien landscapes and giant blue Draags.
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Thinking way too hard about the aesthetics of ‘The Godfather’ while super high BY B RAND O N SO D ERB ERG
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or the most part, the weed hasn’t been working lately. Mostly this has to do with the mordant state of the country (Trump), but still, on a recent Sunday night I found myself smoking a bowl (pearl-clutchers: See editor’s note, end of story) and watching The Godfather for the umpteenth time in my life. The caustic, radically pragmatic cynicism of the 1972 American classic helped this high. Plus the movie has a distracted quality – it totally allows tangents and ugly mug-charming character actors (John Marley! Joe Spinnell! Abe Vigoda! Lenny Montana!) to steal it away for a few moments. It is convivial in that way. The movie also has a stoney glow to it during the daytime shots, and this Rembrandt-y void-gazing darkness to it elsewhere – nice for watching while weeded. And Marlon Brando as extrasensory old-ass Vito Corleone, handling a cat like it’s a Slinky in the first scene and shuffling around like a mumbling, messyhaired weirdo in chill-out clothes up until he croaks makes him a kind of unofficial, unflappable hero of the high, don’t it? So with some help from the high, the movie got me giggling. There’s a moment where a slow dissolve takes us from a closeup of Marlon Brando’s Vito Corleone in
bed, post-assassination attempt, to a wide shot of the Sicilian countryside, where Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone is hiding out for a while after icing Sollozzo and McCluskey in retaliation for his pops getting popped. The dissolve is a one-quarter-clever matching of two images: The pillows behind the Don loosely line up with the mountains of the landscape and a tree lines up closely with the Don’s mustache and for a second they all occupy the same space so that Brando’s a silly face in the sky and his mustache is a bunch of greenery. I rewound it a few times and watched it happen again and again, LOL-ing. Then I took a screenshot of it. Then I tweeted the screenshot with the comment, “My fave part of The Godfather is when his mustache turns into a tree.” I didn’t think much about it. A few hours later, it had scooped up about 200 retweets and nearly 400 likes. About a week later, it had nearly 3,000 retweets and over 7,000 likes. I don’t entirely understand why this happened. I try real hard not to think about why people enjoy the things I put on the internet and just appreciate that they appreciate things. Still, I certainly had more interesting things to point out about The Godfather while I was high than “yo dawg, tree mustache LMAO.” But I also get a kick out of kicking at the canon, even when it’s a movie I like quite a bit and find deeply moving like this one (Luca Brasi speaking to Vito at the beginning makes me tear up every time), so I tweeted that out, I guess. If any movie could afford to get zinged, it’s The Godfather, right?
Most people got the joke: “#OnePerfectShot,” someone tweeted with a smirk; another responded with, “IT’S THE CIRCLE OF LIFE,” invoking The Lion King; another quipped, “directed by David Lynch”; a work colleague texted me, “I think that photo captures the liminal space where the tree reflects both the Don’s mortality and his role as the Corleone family’s roots so maybe the entirety of Twitter was responding to the idea of death and family in Trump’s America,” then in another text, joked, “I Vox’d it.” Others didn’t get the joke. The internet is where all the people that don’t get it gather and get loud. Many thought I was making some far less entertaining and way more predictable point about how wellconceived this movie is down to every shot, even a dissolve. One dude even tweeted, “Perfect example of the Match Cut” along with a link to the Wikipedia entry for “Match Cut.” This match dissolve, however, is very, very dumb. It might literally be the only poor aesthetic decision in the whole movie. It signifies very little and even if it “says” this or that about tradition and blah blah blah, it is so silly – the sole misstep in an otherwise rather perfect piece of pop cinema. Jonathan Rosenbaum – who wrote seminal stoner cinema essay “What Dope Does to the Movies,” by the way – says The Godfather is “a generic gangster film with arthouse trimmings,” which he intends to be a sick burn I guess, but something that’s a little smart and a little dumb is ideal, if orlandoweekly.com
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you ask me, a grown man who reviews pot for money. Anyway, here is a dump of some of the a-little-smart, Godfather-on-weed observations I had that weekend: I appreciate how The Godfather challenges dedication to family (over country, even) but also finds solace in domesticity and, tied to that, is always subtly, sympathetically nodding at its women characters, forgotten, ignored, or dismissed as “crazy.” I like how it hints that it’s Michael’s time in World War II that prepares him for the role of cruel mafia boss. It acknowledges that the mob targeted black neighborhoods when it came to selling narcotics; it explores “whiteness” and unpacks how EuropeanAmericans get to be white and is, in its own way, a savvy, sometimes very funny critique of WASPs that works nicely with Melvin Van Peebles’ Watermelon Man, released two years earlier; it’s essentially a tragic investigation of the immigrant experience and what immigrants give up to come here – very important as we continue enduring Donald Trump’s ethnonationalist hollering; and it suggests that the only difference between the mafia and established aboveground clusters of power such as the state/ federal government or the police is how differently they do the same dirt. Yeah, I guess the weed worked that night. Editor’s note: Brandon Soderberg lives in Baltimore, where possession of marijuana for personal consumption was decriminalized in 2014. He writes about art, politics and, yes, weed for Baltimore City Paper. feedback@orlandoweekly.com
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PORTLAND, OREGON
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he dream of the ’90s may still be alive in Portland – a city home to so many Orlando ex-pats that it’s sometimes called Portlando, Floregon – but the dream of the 21st century is also shaping up there: a dream of being able to do what you like with your own life. Although the state as a whole is fairly conservative, Portland is extremely progressive (Portland : Oregon :: Austin : Texas), and even statewide, there’s a general ethos of keep-your-government-off-mybody. For instance, for many years Oregon was the only American state to have a “death with dignity” law. Alongside this progressive bent, add a city full of responsible hedonists. Everyone is so goddamn healthy, from all the biking and hiking and so on, but they do like to celebrate anything that makes you feel good, with a strong emphasis on food, wine, coffee … and weed. “Portland is a great place to experience the emerging cannabis scene,” says Chad Dean, a writer who co-founded Splimm, a pot and parenting website, with his wife. “Anyone 21 or older with a valid government ID
can purchase up to 1 ounce of flower, 5 grams of concentrate [hash oil], 16 ounces in solid form [like a candy bar], and 72 ounces in liquid form.” Dean says it’s best to start by heading down Sandy Boulevard on the east side of the Willamette River, which takes you through the “green mile,” which he describes as “a stretch of road adorned with a variety of recreational cannabis shops.” Dean also recommends the dispensary Farma to his friends because of the how knowledgeable the budtenders are. Another popular spot – perfect for tourists, as it’s located downtown, where there’s a concentration of hotels – is Serra Modern Druggist, which carries flowers, concentrates, edibles, body products and accessories, in a space so tasteful it’s often mistaken for a high-end design store. There’s also a preponderance of food cart lots downtown, including the Alder Street pod, home of the legendary Nong’s Khao Man Gai. We can think of few things nicer on a high than a plate of that amazing Thai chicken and rice followed by a wander through Powell’s City of Books, which covers an entire city block downtown. Keep in mind, though: It’s not legal to consume in public at all, so Dean says the best bet is to find an Airbnb, since hotels also will not allow you to smoke on-site. “Tourists can try the Northwest Cannabis Club, which has an entry fee of $20 for the first visit and $5 for every additional trip. Smoking is permitted outside on the patio and they have some equipment for vaporizing inside. It’s BYOEverything Else, though.” orlandoweekly.com
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DENVER, COLORADO
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e ate the giant, green-chile-soaked burritos at Sam’s No. 3 Diner in downtown Denver right after we got to town. It was near all the fancy convention hotels and stuff, but it was not a fancy place. Cheap burritos. Cheap beer. Open early, closing late, Sam’s stretches nearly an entire block. We loved it from the moment we walked in. But not nearly as much as we did the next day, after we’d found Native Roots around the corner. Then it was out-of-this-world good – from the sizzle of the chile to the fizz of the beer, it felt ecstatic. That’s because we’d eaten a couple of edibles and had a couple hits from a vape pen first. In Denver, the weed stores are really beautiful. At Native Roots, you go in and they check your ID before letting you into the shopping area, where you wait in line and then point out what you want from behind the counter.
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Bring cash – because of the federal law against marijuana sales, they won’t take credit or debit cards. You also aren’t allowed to consume on premises, so if you’re staying at a regular hotel, get something discreet like a vape pen – or look for a hostel, hotel or Airbnb that is 420-friendly (they’re out there). Another place – I can’t remember the name because we were so high – was set up more like an Apple store, with wooden floors and tables with big buds in jars with nets over the mouths, so you couldn’t touch the buds but could still smell them; iPads beside the jars scrolled all the relevant details. People aren’t just visiting Colorado for cannabis – they’re moving there. After recreational pot was legalized in 2012, the population grew by over 100,000. Even if you don’t smoke, the call of the weed is strong. The legal weed industry provided 18,000 jobs and generated nearly $2.5 billion dollars in 2015. Last year, in Denver, sales reached $1 billion. But don’t pack up your house yet. According to some sources, this influx of people and money has also led to gentrification and a housing crisis. And there are so many people coming for the business, some growers say it’s like farming anywhere else in America now – nearly impossible to make a fair living. Still, it is a beautiful city up in the mountains – mile-high in every sense – and they won’t throw you in jail for something you decide to do with your own body. A nearly perfect vacation spot.
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BARCELONA, SPAIN
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eople are calling Barcelona the “new Amsterdam,” which is in some ways true, but in many others misleading. It has become the capital of European cannabis cultivation and it’s where all of the bomb seeds and interesting genetic breeding work is going on. So from the cultivator’s perspective, it is the new Amsterdam. From the consumer’s perspective, considerably less so. That’s because all of the great cannabis clubs are private and work like collectives. Members started pooling their money together to get someone to grow for them so that they could escape the black market. They argued that they were free to do what they wanted with their own bodies and, since Franco died and the country emerged from fascism, they were free to associate however they wished. “They also say it is a sickness,” says
Anna Obredors, a cannabis consultant, “and they can’t outlaw sickness.” Obredors took us to one of these truly private clubs that we would not have been able to go to by ourselves. It was beautiful and you wouldn’t have noticed it from the street at all. You put money on an account and then when you order something, no money changes hands. It was like the nicest coffeeshop you could think of, a great place to sit and read and do some work – but it had dozens of varieties of hash and beautiful, often organically grown, buds of every sort. But even if you don’t know anyone to take you to a private club, you’ll be fine. The first time we walked through the Gothic Quarter, someone approached us and asked us if we smoked weed. We followed him around the corner to a little place behind a big cathedral.
We had to pay a 20-euro membership fee and show our passports. Then a second door opened and we entered a small dark bar with some stools, couches and a pool table. The weed wasn’t nearly as good as at the private place and the selection wasn’t stunning, but there were three or four sativas and a few indicas. They provide papers and bongs and whatever you need, and you can just order a beer or a soda and sit and chill. Evidently, these places get shut down pretty regularly for catering to tourists. The address on our membership card was actually for the former incarnation of our club and so when we looked for it again, we couldn’t find it – so we had to go to the church again to find our spot. Even after getting much better weed, we still frequented this club, because you didn’t have to buy something new every time. And it was in the Gothic Quarter, so if we were on our way to the Picasso Museum or Gaudi’s Casa Batlló we could stop in, have a toke, and then go enjoy ourselves. Barcelona is a spectacular city even without weed, but if you’re a head, the beautiful architecture and ancient streets, the sea and sky, the voluble and outgoing people, and the exceptional tapas and drinks are all enhanced by the weed – it’s a stoner’s dream.
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TRAVEL TO TOKE Four places where partakers can find a more friendly climate BY B AY NARD WO O DS
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n 2011, the great writer John Jeremiah Sullivan wrote an essay for the New York Times Magazine about, among other things, sneaking away with an old buddy to smoke a joint while shepherding their families through Disney World. His friend had found a forum, he wrote, with a “fiend’s guide to Disney World. It pinpointed the safest places for burning the proverbial rope, telling what in particular to watch for at each spot. Isolated footpaths that didn’t see much traffic, conventional smoking areas with good hedge cover, places where you could hide under a bridge by a little artificial river – those were its points of interest.” The main rule of this guide was, however, “Be ready to book it.” As in GTFO. And that’s not a bad rule of thumb for the smoker in Orlando in general. Everybody else comes on vacation here. But as we still face a year in prison and a misdemeanor charge even for a small amount of weed, it might not be a bad idea for partakers to book a flight to a clime more friendly for their own head space.
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ith Trump in the White House and Jeff Sessions, a hard-line prohibitionist, as the nation’s top cop, D.C. is not the most obvious place to go for your weed needs, though it’s probably the closest American destination to Orlando where you can legally get your smoke on. But, like everything in that strange city, it is not easy to navigate. The laws governing cannabis in the District are bizarre – and almost strangely utopian. A resident can grow six plants – 12 per household – and give away up to an ounce. But you can’t buy or sell it or smoke it in public or in coffee shops or bars. The law cuts out all of the money. Or it tries to; as with everything in Washington, money will creep in. But the skinny is, it’s a terrible weed town for tourists and a great one for people who live there. Occasionally there will be a mass giveaway. As an act of civil disobedience, MJDC (the group that’s primarily responsible for making it legal in the District) gave away thousands of joints on Inauguration Day, which people openly burnt around orlandoweekly.com
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Dupont Circle. The lines, it seemed, were as long as, or longer than, those to get into the inauguration. If you really want to book it right now, jump in the car: The DC Edibles Fest is happening on Sunday, April 23. Dozens of vendors are signed up and, presumably (details are a little vague, surprise surprise) your $25 ticket gets you access to those edibles, since you can’t legally purchase them from the vendors. Incidentally, this is the way capitalism seems intent on entering the marijuana market. There are a number of services that allow you to make a donation for a delivery or buy something else – a popsicle or whatever – and the service or item comes with “free” weed. But be careful. Weed is kosher in the District, but not on federal property. And especially when you’re hanging around the tourist areas, it’s really hard to know whether you are on federal land or not, so it’s best to assume you are. You probably won’t get searched, but you still don’t want to fire up with Lincoln at his memorial.
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‘Cannabis cures cancer’
Colorado’s Laurie Gaddis claims medical marijuana is keeping her alive BY B AY NARD WO O DS
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’ve been preaching about cannabis cures cancer since 2008,” Laurie Gaddis says. And she’s been preaching it because, she says, it works. Gaddis moved to Colorado from Arizona after she was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer she says comes from her father’s exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. She calls herself a medical marijuana refugee for nearly a decade. The patchwork of state laws under a federal ambiguity has gotten worse with Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ anti-pot statements. It’s created hundreds of medical marijuana refugees who have to move to one of the states where they can legally get the kind of medicine either they or their doctor feel is necessary. Gaddis has never needed to undergo chemo or radiation therapy. She still has problems, but she is alive. And relatively well. “I am in a blessed position,” she says of her life in Colorado. “I’m glad I am, but I think everybody should have that opportunity. It upsets me that other people are suffering every day and don’t know what to do.” She says she can remember what it felt like to have the choice of being “illegally alive or legally dead.” Gaddis treated her cancer with a homemade cannabis oil similar to that made famous by Rick Simpson. Simpson was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma in 2003. When no other treatments seemed to work, he applied a cannabis oil to his skin. Simpson says that within four days, his cancer was cured. Simpson has written books and tells people on his website (phoenixtears.ca) how to make the oil using a super high-potency THC indica, but does not sell it, though others do. Gaddis, who has used oil topically and also ingested it, hasn’t had quite the success of a total cure in four days. She still struggles sometimes. But as she experiments with her own oils, she has discovered a lotion that she says seems to be working for arthritis. And, unlike oils or other topicals, it’s not greasy. “I’m not bonding the cannabis to the fat so it’s not a greasy formula at all,” she says. “It absorbs beautifully and gets right into where it needs to go.” This, she says, could be revolutionary for conditions like hers. Cannabis could
be in sunscreen lotion, potentially helping to keep people from developing skin cancer. For the Sunshine State, where 23 out of every 100,000 residents develop or die from melanoma each year, it could be a game-changer. “We’re just now starting to realize how effective this medicine is and how many people’s lives it’s changing,” she says. Dr. Stuart Titus, the CEO of the first publicly traded medical cannabis company, has been involved with various studies – overseas, of course, where it’s legal to study the medical effects of cannabis. He says Gaddis is not alone. “Currently there is a study underway in Australia, where the incidence of melanoma cancer is quite rampant,” he says. “They’re looking at a topical as well as ingestible application.” His company, Medical Marijuana Inc., makes an oil similar to the Rick Simpson Oil, except it has a high concentration of CBD instead of THC. While they have not been able to study the results as thoroughly as they’d like, he says he has anecdotal stories about its success for skin cancer. But he says that the body has numerous cannabinoid receptors, and large doses of CBD such as are legal in Florida, even without any intoxicating effect, can have tremendous benefit. It was easy to hear stories of success at the recent National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference in Washington, D.C. Christine Stenquist, who came to the capital from Utah, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1996. “During surgery a blood vessel was hit. When I awoke I had left-side paralysis, I had chronic pain and a litany of issues,” Stenquist says. “For 16 years I’ve been bedridden and housebound. Four years ago I discovered cannabis and it’s changed my life,” she told a couple dozen people at a press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. Her state won’t take action on medical pot until the feds do. Nicole Snow is from Massachusetts, which just legalized recreational marijuana. But because there is no federal protection there are still issues, say, for child patients, who, Snow says, “have very different needs than adult users.” “We need our home rights, residential protection, discrimination protection, protections from losing our jobs, protection from losing our kids, protection from losing our health care,” she says. “Which is absurd.” Gaddis says such laws are “so disrespectful to the millions of lives” like hers that have been changed and perhaps saved by cannabis. “People are changing their lives,” she said. “They’re becoming free from prescription drugs, they’re able to interact with their families, and it’s changing the quality of their life.” feedback@orlandoweekly.com
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JOINT AGREEMENTS Here’s a rundown of proposed marijuana bills in this legislative session BY MO NI VE TTE CO RDE I RO
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The Rodrigues Plan: HB 1397, proposed by Rep. Ray Rodrigues, R-Estero, is probably the most criticized plan out of the six. The bill bans smoking, vaping or eating marijuana in commercial food products like brownies or gummies, though vaping would be allowed for terminal patients. Rodrigues has said that this does not include marijuana oils, tinctures and pills. Currently, Florida law prohibits smoking marijuana, though that definition does not include the use of a vaporizer. Like the Bradley plan, the measure requires that medical marijuana be grown, processed and sold by the same dispensing organizations. Florida would add six more dispensing organizations when the state reaches 150,000
The Brandes Plan: Proposed by Sen. Jeff Brandes, SB 614 would ax the state’s medical marijuana system that only allows for seven dispensing organizations and open up the market up to other medical marijuana treatment centers. The bill would also allow nurseries, processors, transporters and dispensaries to operate separately, not as one company. The St. Petersburg Republican’s proposal lets local governments ban dispensaries within their borders, but prohibits similar measures taken against home deliveries. The senator’s bill would also allow patients to smoke medical marijuana, and increases the maximum amount a patient can purchase to a 90-day supply. Medical marijuana advo-
The Artiles Plan: Proposed by Sen. Frank Artiles, SB 1388 also limits the amount of nurseries allowed in the Florida, but it redefines medical marijuana treatment centers as places that grow or process or dispense marijuana, which means nurseries won’t be required to do anything. Patients could only purchase a 45-day supply of marijuana at a time. The Miami Republican’s bill also requires the medical cannabis to be independently tested before being sold.
The Braynon Plan: SB 1666 is the only proposal from a Democrat, Sen. Oscar Braynon, of Miami Gardens. Like the Brandes plan, patients would be allowed a 90-day supply of medical marijuana, and nurseries would be allowed to grow, process or sell cannabis. The bill doesn’t limit the number of dispensing organizations, but does include a requirement that only one medical marijuana dispensary should be established for every 10 pharmacies in that county.
medical marijuana patients, five more when there are 200,000 patients, and three more for every 100,000 patients who register. The bill also establishes independent medical marijuana testing labs.
The Bradley Plan: SB 406, introduced by Fleming Island Republican Sen. Rob Bradley, also allows patients to carry a 90-day supply of cannabis and eliminates the waiting period. This proposal keeps the current restrictions on growers in regard to requiring them to sell, transport and dispense marijuana. But it does modestly increase the number of dispensing organizations by five after 250,000 patients register in the state, another five each after reaching 350,000 patients, 400,000 patients and 500,000 qualifying patients, with similar increases planned as more patients qualify.
he passage of Amendment 2 in November gave lawmakers and the state Department of Health six months to establish new rules for Florida’s medical marijuana program. So far, they’re off to a rocky start. State health officials proposed to essentially adapt the existing medical marijuana system to take in the new patients created under Amendment 2. At public hearings, critics disparaged the potential measures, saying that by limiting the number of nurseries to seven and making growers also be involved in the dispensary process, the state was allowing dispensing organizations to become monopolies that could control the market. Advocates have also argued the proposed rules were against the spirit of Amendment 2 because it let the Florida Board of Medicine determine additional “debilitating conditions” that would fit the requirements of the law, instead of leaving that decision up to individual doctors. Meanwhile, in Tallahassee, Florida legislators have drummed up six different plans to change the state’s marijuana program. While some bills are similar, patients argue other measures create burdens for them and ignore the will of Florida voters. Here’s a quick rundown of the proposed bills:
cates have thrown their support behind this bill, though it’s not clear yet if it will have similar support in the Senate.
The Grimsley Plan: SB 1758 was proposed by Sebring Republican Sen. Denise Grimsley. This bill allows patients to get a 45-day supply of medical marijuana unless physicians believe their patients need more to use in a medically appropriate way. While local governments would not be able to ban dispensaries within their borders, under this proposal, they would be able to decide the criteria for how many dispensaries are allowed, where the dispensaries are placed and other permitting requirements. On the recreational side, some bills have also cropped up on the state and federal level from Florida lawmakers that would decriminalize marijuana. State Rep. Carlos orlandoweekly.com
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Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, and state Sen. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, filed companion bills to “overhaul Florida’s draconian marijuana possession laws” regarding the possession of an ounce or less of marijuana. SB 1662 would recategorize misdemeanor criminal offenses for minor possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia as noncriminal civil violations. Instead of going to jail, adults found with small amounts of cannabis would pay a fine of no more than $100 or complete 15 hours of community service if they couldn’t afford to pay. In Congress, U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, and Darren Soto, D-Orlando, have pushed for a bipartisan measure that would make it easier for patients and researchers to get marijuana by classifying it differently from illegal drugs on the federal level. HR 2020 would move cannabis from being a Schedule I substance, like heroin or LSD, to a Schedule III substance, like anabolic steroids or Tylenol with codeine. The federal Controlled Substances Act currently classifies marijuana, heroin, LSD and Ecstasy in the same category, saying the drugs “have no currently accepted medical use.” Gaetz and Soto say in a statement that the majority of Americans support legalizing medical marijuana, and that this bill would make it easier to research the plant’s medical benefits, help small businesses in local economies meet patients’ needs, and make it easier for those businesses to get bank loans and services. feedback@orlandoweekly.com
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OUT OF THE HAZE Florida has new, complex marijuana laws. Here’s what they really mean BY M O NI VET T E CO RD EI RO
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s recreational marijuana legal in Orlando? If I have Alzheimer’s disease, can I apply for medical cannabis? And when can I start growing weed in my backyard? No. Maybe. And definitely not right now. With the passage of Amendment 2 last year, Florida’s already complex marijuana laws are currently in flux as lawmakers try to figure out new rules for growing, cultivating and medicating with the plant. Some municipalities have also passed their own ordinances regarding recreational marijuana that may have confused some people on what’s legal in the Sunshine State. Here are answers to some of the more frequently asked questions we get and a simple breakdown of what’s going on so far: Q: What was the purpose of Amendment 2? A: The purpose was to expand the number of patients who could access marijuana. In 2014, Florida legislators passed a measure to offer a non-euphoric strain of medical cannabis low in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical that gets you high, but rich in cannabidiol, which has been found to help with seizures. The measure, called the “Charlotte’s Web” bill, was mostly aimed at helping patients with epilepsy and similar, specific conditions. In 2016, lawmakers expanded the program to allow terminally ill patients to access full-strength medical marijuana, regardless of THC levels. After years of legal wrangling between the Florida Legislature, the state Department of Health and prospective growers, we finally started growing and dispensing marijuana in 2016. During
November’s election, Florida’s medical marijuana constitutional amendment passed by a landslide with 71 percent of voters in favor. Amendment 2 makes full-strength marijuana legal and broadens the definition of “debilitating medical condition” to include cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, Crohn’s disease, PTSD, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis, or a “debilitating medical condition … for which a physician believes that the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the potential health risks for a patient.” That last part of the Amendment is currently being hotly debated by Florida health officials and advocates. The state Department of Health has proposed allowing the Florida Board of Medicine to decide what conditions could qualify a patient for medical cannabis. Advocates argue individual doctors can decide if marijuana will help their patient or not. Q: That’s a lot of mumbo-jumbo. I just want to know one thing. Who qualifies? A: Patients who have cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, Crohn’s disease, PTSD, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis, or the ambiguous aforementioned “debilitating medical condition.” (For the foreseeable future, expect a lot of regulatory pushback and not many prescriptions written unless your condition is one named in the amendment.) Q: What does Amendment 2 not do? A: Amendment 2 does not change Florida’s recreational drug possession laws. You can still be arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana or smoking cannabis in public. The law also does not affect federal law, which completely prohibits marijuana possession and distribution. While President Donald Trump has expressed that he’s in favor of medical
marijuana, the same can’t be said for his appointed Attorney General Jeff Sessions. After he was sworn in, the former Alabama senator created a crime reduction task force to review the federal Department of Justice’s existing policies, including how it enforces marijuana laws. That could hint at a future crackdown on recreational marijuana, though it’s still unclear how, if at all, Sessions’ policies could affect medicinal marijuana. Q: So can I buy a gram off the street and smoke that to medicate? A: No. Florida’s supply of medical marijuana for patients is grown, cultivated and produced by seven nurseries across the state that have partnered with companies to do the processing, sales and marketing. Nurseries are opening dispensaries where they can sell their products, which usually include some form of oil or tinctures, or delivering the medicine to homes. Patients cannot grow their own medical marijuana, regardless of condition. Smoking cannabis, medicinal or not, is still illegal. Q: Wait! I heard recreational marijuana was legal in Orlando. Is that true? A: No. The city of Orlando decriminalized small amounts of marijuana by allowing police officers to give out citations instead of making arrests. If you’re caught with 20 grams of cannabis or less or with marijuana paraphernalia, an officer can choose to give you a citation with a $100 fine if you’re a first-time offender, or a $200 fine for a second offense. Repeat offenders can get a fine of up to $500 and a court appearance. Offenders can also waive their fine by going to a diversion program that requires substance-abuse education or community service. Remember, it’s up to the officer’s discretion whether to give you a citation, or arrest you if they suspect you’re involved in orlandoweekly.com
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a more serious crime. Marijuana possession is still a misdemeanor under Florida law. Q: So when can I buy medical marijuana? A: Technically, right now. Amendment 2 gives Florida health officials and legislators six months to establish new rules for the medical marijuana system, and nine months to start giving patients their identification cards. But as they craft those rules, the state Health Department says doctors can decide if they want to prescribe marijuana to patients with medical conditions listed in the constitutional amendment after treating them for 90 days. However, some, like Jeff Scott, general counsel for the Florida Medical Association, have urged doctors to be careful in legally shaky territory. Q: OK, I’ve got all my paperwork in order. Where can I buy medical cannabis in Orlando? A: Right now, the only physical dispensary where you would be able to walk in and purchase medicine is Knox Medical, at 1901 N. Orange Ave., next to White Wolf Cafe in Ivanhoe Village. Knox Medical, a company based out of Knox Nursery in Winter Garden, hasn’t opened yet, but when it does open in the coming weeks, it will only be able to sell cannabis of the lowTHC variety. No other dispensary can open in Orlando or Orange County because of a moratorium by those local governments on dispensaries. Orlando’s moratorium ends in July, while Orange County’s moratorium ends next month. If you can’t wait for the medicine, Knox Medical also does home deliveries, as do several other dispensaries across the state. Adam Sharon, a spokesperson for Knox, says there’s no set date for when Orlando’s first dispensary will open. When we find out, we’ll let you know. feedback@orlandoweekly.com
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was dumb highschool code to start with: In the early ’70s, a group of California teens who met every day after school to blaze up started using it as an unofficial meet-up summons, but “4:20” soon became slang for any and all weed-related topics. It spread to the Grateful Dead community and then took off like wildfire, now so completely entrenched it’s found in Tinder profiles, roommate ads, Airbnb listings (in some states) and all over popular culture. Any cleverness “420” once possessed is as played out as an old Cheech & Chong bit; it’s become a pretty weak joke. So what relevance does it still possess, particularly in Florida? Well, April is as good a time as any to look at advances in public opinion and in legislation, given that the state legislative session is rounding the corner toward home base at this point. The people of Florida made their wishes clear when they passed Amendment 2 last November; their elected representatives are making their wishes clear as they fumble toward setting up the systems to make medical marijuana not just legal but available, seemingly dragging their feet. The national pendulum is swinging ineluctably toward full legality, but the
U.S. still exists in some strange dual reality. Anyone can watch multiple TV shows where people partake openly, read about chefs designing cannabis-infused cuisine and cocktails, hear from friends about healing advances both for serious medical conditions and for the aches and pains and anxieties of modern everyday life – yet half of us or more could end up in jail just for being caught with a joint. As weed sheds its cultural stigma, the law is scrambling to catch up, and the patchwork of state laws, some clashing with federal law, is a migraine-inducing puzzle. Since medical usage laws are still fuzzy and recreational usage is still a hard no here, we reached out to our friends and colleagues in those states where it is legal or decriminalized for stories from the other side of the looking glass. And we decided to think of 420 as a state of mind, an evolutionary moment in Florida’s history – the tipping point that will either send the state in the direction of places like Denver and Portland, or make it pull back and stick with the prohibitionists. In any case, whether you celebrate April 20 as an annual marker or enter that head space every afternoon at 4:20 p.m., some blunt advice: Stay in your lane until the laws are straightened out.
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