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NEWS + FEATURES

ARTS + CULTURE

From a witty portraitist to a gritty local printmaker, Orlando eyes were opened in 2019

Readers react, plus Tom Tomorrow

25 Live Active Cultures

9 ICYMI

Theme parks, theater and more in Live Active Cultures’ look back at 2019

11 Informed Dissent Bill Barr might be a bigger threat to America than the man who appointed him

12 Old news In a year full of troubling headlines, at least there were a few bright spots

19 2019: It’s a whole mood

However you feel about it, whyever we’re doing it, all of us spent too much time online this year. Whomst among us can deny it?

FOOD + DRINK

The best things we saw in 2019, through the lenses of our music photographers

45 This Little Underground The annual Undie Awards give out the year’s superlatives in the Orlando music scene

47 Big chick energy Greta Gerwig’s interpretation of the classic book Little Women is a meta modern masterwork

47 Film Listings Cinema-oriented events to go see this week

49 On Screens in Orlando Movies playing this week: Spies in Disguise, Uncut Gems and more

CALENDAR

27 Top tables of 2019

The best restaurants to open in Orlando in 2019

29 Top tastes of 2019

Our best bites of the past 12 months

50 Selections 52 New Year’s Eve Events 54 The Week 55 Down the Road Back Pages

30 Recently Reviewed Short takes on restaurants we reviewed this year

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39 See! Hear!

FILM

22 Feast your eyes

7 Your Words + “This Modern World”

Virgin Trains USA finally talks about a Disney station, State Rep. Anna Eskamani picks up a 2020 opponent, and other news you may have missed

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Readers react. Last week, we reported that a new study suggests the next wave of automation will wipe out work in some industries that make up a big chunk of Central Florida’s workforce. Orlando was listed as the metro area second most susceptible to automation in the U.S., adding that 30 percent of the area workforce is “considered at-risk.”

automation goes live. We need more funding for arts and alternative jobs that have virtually been eliminated in our for profit era. We need someone who values employee lives more than shareholder wealth. @Brian Weston So let’s take a city with already terrible employment opportunities tied to low wages and overpriced housing and make it worse. Smart.

@Will Tyler As someone who develops software robots (bots) for a living I’m OK with this. Get off your ass and learn a skill. I guarantee your life will be better when you’re not acting like a robot at work yourself.

@James Karban One thing robots can’t replace is personalized customer service. It’s impersonal when a robot does anything. People will miss the connection to another human. Sure … maybe the cheap motels may automate, but any concierge level hotel would be foolish to replace key @Christopher Shreve Remember that when your hospitality personnel with a bot. greasy ass wants McDonald’s at 3 a.m. and there is nobody there to work because they @Zach Caudill This is exactly what presidential all “learned a skill” and got a “better job.” Or candidate Andrew Yang is talking about. when you have to bag your own groceries, or need medicine for your kid late at night and the @John Lippincott The robots probably won’t Walgreens is closed. demand $15/hour or go on strike. $8-$10/hour is always better than $0. @Sean Patrick Rubbish. Automation always creates more jobs than it destroys. Automated @Fernando Garay Another tactic from the cashiers are opening the labor force to things oligarchs to deny people fair living wages. And like personal shoppers and delivery goods. Now the saddest part is that people defend this kind places like Publix and Walmart will shop for you of stuff. and deliver to you. Bam, automated cashier jobs replaced. @Alan B Borne Thanks for the cheerful news just before the holidays. @Rob Allender We need comprehensive solutions for displaced workers before said Ed.: You’re welcome. Happy holidays!

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Virgin Trains USA finally talks about a Disney station, State Rep. Anna Eskamani picks up a 2020 opponent, and other news you may have missed. »

Virgin Trains USA finally says they’re talking to Disney about a new WDW station: Virgin Trains USA, formerly known as Brightline,

is in talks with Disney Co. about a rail station at Disney World. The possible stop is part of the proposed rail line between Orlando International Airport and Tampa. “We are continuing to explore the possibility of building a station on Walt Disney World Resort property, which we believe will help transform the region,” said Virgin Trains senior vice president Ben Porritt. Nothing is formal, but both companies have agreed to explore a Disney train stop. Michael Cegelis, Virgin Trains USA’s executive vice president for infrastructure, told transportation officials that the company’s discussions with Disney are in a “rather advanced state now.”

State Rep. Anna Eskamani picks up a Republican opponent for 2020: Real estate executive Jeremy Sisson has filed as a Republican

challenger to Florida House District 47 Rep. Anna Eskamani in the 2020 race. He’s the CEO of downtown Orlando real estate firm Evan James & Associates, and does philanthropic work with local nonprofit Guys With Ties. Eskamani flipped HD 47, which covers parts of Orlando, Winter Park and Belle Isle, from Republican to Democratic with her win in 2018. Before becoming Florida’s first Iranian American house member, she was senior director of public affairs and communications at Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida.

New study says the next wave of automation is coming for Orlando’s workforce: Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Occupational Employment Statistics, Kempler Industries, an Illinois-based machinery buyer and seller, listed Orlando as the nation’s metro area second most susceptible to automation. The study says 30 percent of the area workforce is “considered at-risk.” That chunk of the workforce is made up of hotel, motel and resort desk clerks; secretaries and administrative assistants; and textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators – all jobs the analysis forecasts will be on the robot chopping block.

Boaters in Florida broke the all-time record for killing manatees this year: According to preliminary data from the Florida Fish

and Wildlife Conservation Commission, boat strikes have killed 129 manatees through Dec. 13 of this year, which is a new record. Despite having a couple more weeks to go in the year, Florida has already passed 2018’s record of 125 manatee deaths by boat. In total, 545 manatees died in Florida waters so far this year. Natural causes were the leading source of death, claiming 230 manatees, but things like cold stress (53) and perinatal death (72) also contributed. Coastal Brevard County leads our area with 83 manatee deaths this year. Volusia County had 31 manatee deaths; Seminole had two, neither from human causes; and Orange County reported zero.

New study says Orlando is among the least expensive cities for ride-sharing in the country: The average cost of a ride in Orlando

with either an Uber or Lyft driver is an identical $10.71, among the lowest in the U.S. The study, by software maker Atlassian to promote business software Jira Align, determined the average cost of Uber and Lyft rides in the 50 most populated U.S. cities. New York City had the most expensive fares, with an average trip cost of $18.73, followed by Seattle with $16.54 and San Francisco with $15.77. The study suggested these cities suffered from higher congestion, reducing the use of ride-hailing overall. orlandoweekly.com

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THE GRINCH WHO ATE THE CONSTITUTION Bill Barr might be a bigger threat to America than the man who appointed him BY JE FFREY C. BILL M A N

ne of Donald Trump’s few substantive defenses against the allegations that brought about his impeachment last week is that he didn’t try to extort an investigation into Joe Biden and a crackpot DNC server conspiracy theory for his own political benefit, but rather, for the good of the country. The evidence for this, the president and his defenders say, is in the not-quite-a-transcript the White House released of the July 25 call between Trump and thennewly elected Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelensky. Zelensky thanks the U.S. for pressuring Russia through sanctions, then expresses interest in buying more missiles. And Trump, of course, replies: “I would like you to do us a favor though because our country has been through a lot and Ukraine knows a lot about it. […] There are a lot of things that went on, the whole situation. I think you’re surrounding yourself with some of the same people. I would like to have the Attorney General call you or your people and I would like you to get to the bottom of it.” Zelensky mentions that one of his assistants had spoken to Rudy Giuliani, the president’s personal lawyer. Trump says, “I will ask him to call you along with the Attorney General.” In Trump’s telling, that he referenced Attorney General William Barr shows that he was concerned about corruption in Ukraine. Put aside that this runs contrary to every known fact about Donald Trump. Instead, focus on how casually Trump lumps in the attorney general of the United States with his lawyer, who’d spent the better part of a year in Ukraine trying to manufacture a sham investigation into the Bidens – and who, incidentally, is reportedly under federal investigation. In Trump’s mind, they’re exactly the same. They’re his guys. That should be a red flag. The attorney general is not the president’s lawyer. The attorney general is – in theory – the lawyer for the American people, whose fidelity is to the country and the Constitution. Trump doesn’t see it that way, however. So a year ago, Trump forced out his first AG, Jeff Sessions – the first U.S. senator to endorse his presidential campaign – because he deemed Sessions insufficiently loyal during Russiagate. For his second AG nominee, Trump wasn’t taking any chances.

Bill Barr believes in the unitary executive theory – put simply, the president is essentially above the law and has total control of the government’s law enforcement system. Barr was also willing to play lackey. So, for instance, when the Mueller report came in, Barr dashed off a letter to Congress saying – deceptively, it turned out – that Trump had been cleared of wrongdoing, obscuring Mueller’s findings that the president had repeatedly obstructed justice and that he was only not charged with a crime because Department of Justice policy forbade it. And when, with Trump staring down impeachment earlier this month, the DOJ’s inspector general released a long-awaited report demolishing Trump’s batshit claims about a Deep You’re a mean one, Mr. Barr State vendetta against his presidential PHOTO COURTESY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/PUBLIC DOMAIN campaign, Barr sent out an unprecedented statement contradicting his isn’t what bothers me most about Barr; that’s par for the department’s IG. If nothing else, he’s a company man. More troubling was his speech to the Federalist Society course in the modern GOP. It’s this: Earlier this month, Barr told a roomful of cops in November, in which he leaned into his role as a partisan actor, accusing anyone to the left of that “the American people have to focus on something Attila the Hun of “undermining [the] else, which is the sacrifice and the service that is given rule of law” and Congress of – as a by our law enforcement officers. And they have to start “pursuit of choice” – “drown[ing] the showing, more than they do, the respect and support that Executive Branch with ‘oversight’ law enforcement deserves. … [If ] communities don’t give demands for testimony and docu- that support and respect, they might find themselves without the police protection they need.” ments.” In other words, show your cops love – i.e., don’t protest These are not co-equal branches, Barr believes. If the president finds if they beat up or shoot a person of color – or, well, you just never know, do you? congressional oversight annoying, he should ignore it. This is an attorney general, of course, who has critiAlso, progressives – what with their “civil rights” and other such nonsense – are snowflakes, while conserva- cized local district attorneys in Philadelphia and St. Louis tives are grounded in reason and as such at a political for calling for police accountability and demanded zero tolerance for “resisting police.” disadvantage. To recap, then: Trump should be able to do whatever “In any age,” Barr opined, “the so-called progressives treat politics as their religion … Conservatives, he wants. Trump should have unchecked control over the on the other hand, do not seek an earthly paradise. … law enforcement apparatus. Law enforcement should be Conservatives tend to have more scruple over their politi- able to do whatever it wants. Resisters? Zero tolerance. cal tactics and rarely feel that the ends justify the means.” Protesters? It’d be a shame if something happened to Obviously, Bill Barr has never heard the name Mitch them. All hail the police state. McConnell or watched C-SPAN in the last decade or so. But gaslighting – or, more charitably, being obtuse – feedback@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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NEWS

OLD NEWS

In a year full of worrying headlines, at least there were a few bright spots BY MONIVETTE CORDEIRO, SOLOMON GUSTAVO, JENNA LYONS, DAVE PLOTKIN, JOEY ROULETTE, COLIN WOLF AND JESSICA BRYCE YOUNG

he end of 2019 marks the end of Year Three of the Trump Era. Three whole years. And after this particular year of the current administration, we deserve all the Baby Yoda-type diversions we can get our hands on (see page 19 if that’s you too). There have been bright spots in Year Three. But it has been pretty shadowy, to say the least. This year the House finally impeached Trump, but the Republican-held Senate surely will not remove him. Years of the endless barrage of White House scandals have made this utterly unremarkable, each revelation relentlessly pushing the nation deeper into new levels of cynical darkness. 12

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Many local government officials also did their best to darken things: Michael Ertel resigned as Florida Secretary of State because people found his blackface photos. Photos of Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini in blackface and brownface surfaced, but he refused to resign. Former Gov., now Sen. Rick Scott defeated Bill Nelson, and remained his usual scaly, reptilian self, just farther away; Sen. Marco Rubio stayed spineless. And U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz? Just, yeah. ’Nuff said. Back to the bright spots. And there were bright spots, those unwilling to allow the epoch to dim their fire. Like the unyielding spirit of Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg, and the climate strike

Year in Review

march that took over downtown Orlando on Sept. 20, the same day Thunberg led strikes around the world. Or the pudgy Baby Trump balloon that bobbed above hundreds of protesters on the day of President Trump’s Amway Center re-election campaign rally. Or Orange County teachers’ historic rejection of their 2019-2020 contract, which seems to have finally caught the attention that their situation demands. Florida is No. 46 in the National Education Association’s 2019 pay rankings, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has made some steps in the right direction. As Wendy Doromal, president of the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association, told us in August, “That’s not acceptable. We have to rise up. And we’re hoping that Orlando will be the epicenter for the revolution in Florida.” Amen to that. Our local surveillance state grows Our pages were full in 2018 of exclusive reporting on the city of Orlando’s unprecedented usage of Amazon’s Rekognition facial surveillance system. Though the city let the pilot program lapse, the thin end of the wedge

public places where cameras are located. The risk of misidentification is prevalent in facial recognition systems, particularly among dark-skinned women, and advocates fear a mistake could lead to a wrongful arrest or a deadly encounter. Then in October, we learned that local law enforcement including the Winter Park Police Department, Orlando Police Department, Ocoee Police Department, Davenport Police Department and the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office had struck deals with Amazon to promote the Ring doorbell – and that in return, those police departments got access to the accompanying “Neighbors” app, a Nextdoor-like forum where residents can (and do) post video from their security monitors. Civil liberties advocates worry the streaming cameras and chatroom app might turn citizens into informants, and that police access to large swatches of video surveillance could lead to trampling of privacy rights. Not only is the Ring program “turning police into de facto salesman for a company,” says Jay Stanley, a senior policy analyst from the ACLU’s D.C. office and editor of their Free Future Blog, but the storage and handling of that video is something to worry about. Once allowed by the Ring user, video is stored and accessed on the cloud. But video is really had been inserted as far as creepy surveillance goes in Orlando, and we continued reporting this year on its local out of the Ring user’s control once it’s in the cloud to begin with. effects. While most lawmakers lack understanding of machineWe learned in January that the University of Central Florida had also developed a mass surveillance system, an learning surveillance systems, even experts are blindsided artificial intelligence-powered software that can recog- by the growth of “real-time” facial recognition. The realnize facial characteristics and body movements to detect time integration means every person who passes in front assaults, robberies and even explosions in real time. In of a public surveillance camera running the software early 2016, students and professors from UCF’s Center is scanned, regardless of prior suspicion of a crime. for Research in Computer Vision were already using a $1.3 Currently, there are no state or federal laws governing million federal grant to start testing software for the city’s facial recognition surveillance. “[Amazon spokespeople] say they won’t share video surveillance network that would instantly flag suspicious activities. With surveillance technology, the ultimate goal without a warrant, and we just have to believe that,” for police is predicting escalating threats to public safety Stanley says. Do ya feel lucky, punk? so that “an assault on the street doesn’t turn into a murder on the street,” Raymond Surette, a criminal justice Lawmakers make asses of themselves Florida Secretary of State Michael Ertel resigned after professor at UCF and one of the project’s researchers says. Civil liberties organizations including the ACLU and photos surfaced showing him in blackface, wearing red the Project on Government Oversight expressed concern lipstick, earrings, a New Orleans Saints bandanna and a that real-time facial recognition surveillance could help purple T-shirt with the words “Katrina Victim” written the government track undocumented immigrants simply because of their legal status and scare them away from CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 orlandoweekly.com

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ings being held in the secure room of the Capitol building. Deputy assistant secretary of defense Laura Cooper was set to testify on Trump’s shady dealings with Ukraine, but on it. Ertel later admitted that the photos were taken in Gaetz and more than two dozen other Republican wing2005, roughly eight months after he was appointed as nuts decided to protest the closed hearings by breaching the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections. The photos the secure room and documenting it all on their phones. were taken weeks after Hurricane Katrina killed hun- As many, many, many experts have already pointed out, dreds in New Orleans. Ertel apologized. And then Ertel this is a clear violation of security protocol that will was hired as a contractor for the Seminole County elec- more than likely lead to multiple ethics citations. Besides Congressman Gaetz, other Florida officials in the gaggle tions office a month later. Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini weathered his own included Rep. Ross Spano of Florida’s 15th District and blackface scandal by staying put – no apologies, no expla- Rep. Michael Waltz of the 16th District. Men behaving badly. nations. Then a photo of Sabatini was sent to Orlando Weekly by a former classmate showing the Clermont Republican dressed, the source says, “as a Mexican,” with On the other hand, Val Demings and Aramis Ayala darkened skin, a fake mustache, a serape and a straw cow- rock Though Florida is a safe haven for the Donald, one boy hat turned sideways resembling a sombrero. Sabatini Florida politician isn’t helping Trump during his tryrefused to resign, and was re-elected in November. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz did a whole lot of runnin’ ing times at all. Congresswoman Val Demings, who through the house with a pickle in his mouth this year – represents Florida’s 10th district that covers parts of why would 2019 be any different – but the cake-taker was Orlando, Winter Garden, Oviedo, Windermere, Ocoee probably his October storming of the impeachment hear- and Eatonville, has been a central figure in the Trump CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13

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impeachment inquiry. She is on the House Intelligence Committee, which held open impeachment hearings. Her profile was raised by the moments in the hearings when she asked Republican witnesses if Trump’s former attorney Rudy Giuliani was “promoting U.S. interests” and both of them said “no.” Then, her fiery speech on the day of the impeachment vote – in which she drew on her past as Orlando Police Department Chief and called Trump a “habitual offender” – drew a smattering of applause, despite occurring late in the long day of speechifying. And then there’s State Attorney Ayala, whom we stan for her principled stance on the death penalty. In September, Ayala declined to prosecute two children, ages 6 and 8, following their arrests (yes, arrests) at an Orlando charter school. The 6-year-old, a girl who suffers from sleep apnea, reportedly kicked a school staff member during a temper tantrum. “I can assure you there will be no criminal prosecution for misdemeanor battery for these elementary children in my name or on my watch. Unlike some, I will not presume guilt or dangerousness of a child based on any demographic,” said Ayala. The other child, an 8-year-old boy, was arrested the same day and Ayala assured his case, too, would be “immediately dismissed.” Orange County remembered July in June A historical marker remembering Julius “July” Perry and the victims of the Ocoee Massacre was unveiled June 21 at the Orange County Regional History Center. Perry’s gruesome death in 1920 at the hands of the KKK and local authorities set off a wave of racial violence that terrified black residents of Orange County for decades. Perry and two friends, Mose Norman and Valentine Hightower, were black entrepreneurs and farmers who moved to Ocoee in the 1880s. After twice being violently turned away from the polls when attempting to cast a vote in the 1920 election, Norman retreated to Perry’s house, where a shootout with police and Klansman forced them to flee. Perry was shot and arrested. The next day, Perry was shot again and lynched. The Klan and newly deputized white law enforcement burned dozens of homes of black Ocoee residents, killing many and driving away the survivors. So devastating was the attack that no black residents lived in Ocoee until 1981. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 ●

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paign, but they and the FBI are still keeping their lips sealed on which counties the Russians hacked. Questions still linger as to which elections were tainted, though one is said to be Washington County, in the Panhandle. Scott, who was governor from 2011 to early this year, said in a statement that he – like DeSantis – is unable to reveal the counties. That inability (or refusal) to identify the counties upset lawmakers from both parties. “I urged the FBI to publicly release this information as soon as they are able,” Scott said. “The FBI said the information is classified due to the risk it poses to national security.” DeSantis said he also was required to sign a nondisclosure agreement which precludes him from identifying the counties. That drew criticism from Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo, who issued a statement saying that signing the agreement “is a violation of the public’s trust. The people of Florida have a right to know what happened.” Orlando pastor and radio host falls far from grace In October, Orlando was rocked by reports that Rev. Bryan Fulwider, a 59-year-old former minister and popular co-host of WMFE radio show “Friends Talking Faith,” had been arrested and was facing charges of repeated “sexual battery of a minor by a person in custodial authority.” The victim had attended his church, First Congregational Church of Winter Park, where Fulwider dockless bike share program called HOPR. Many urban was the senior minister. Fulwider was arrested for raping CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 planners view e-bikes as vital to what’s known as the “last the girl more than 100 times, beginning when she was 14, mile” or the “missing mile” of public transit – they pro- and prosecutors had said the case against Fulwider was vide a segue between route’s end and the destination for “extremely strong.” Fulwider was released on bail Oct. 17, A swan song with a last-minute twist It was a classic “swan-elorette” love story right off those who regularly use public transit. And then Orlando and was facing life in prison if convicted. Then on Oct. 28, reality TV. In June, the city of Orlando purchased two City Council approved dockless scooters, the other half Winter Park Police Department announced he had been male black-necked swans to accompany what was until of Lime’s business model, and Lime promptly announced found in his Altamonte Springs home Sunday night by then Lake Eola’s lone black-necked swan, Queenie. The they’d be yanking their bikes in favor of scooters only Altamonte Springs police, dead by apparent suicide. inspiration to find Queenie a new mate after she lost her (which are obviously cheaper to maintain). Ya can’t balformer mate to a popcorn overdose five years ago (note: ance a basket full of groceries on a scooter, which sucks Orange County’s drug death rate skyrockets popcorn is a bad thing to feed swans) came from local for the many people who found Lime bikes an important thanks to fentanyl “One of the things that makes fentanyl dangerous is its resident Shawn Pennington, who said he was inspired by supplement to Orlando’s abysmal public transit options, the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation to get involved in but you can look really sexy zipping around town on potency,” says Thomas Hall, director of Orange County’s local government. But more than a month after the made- a scooter. Cities all over America have fallen for these Drug-Free Coalition. “It’s 100 times more potent than for-internet love story began, the courting of Queenie things, no matter how many people fall off or hurt them- meth.” As we reported earlier this month, in 2013 there were ended after one of her two potential male partners died. selves while riding. Orlando will soon join the list of U.S. City officials were unsure of the cause behind the swan’s metros that can count on roving groups of scooters made less than 500 fentanyl-related deaths in Florida. From untimely demise – until they did a necropsy. At that point up of tourists, people on tours, people going out, and indi- 2016 to 2017, the toll went up 25 percent for deaths caused it was revealed that the deceased swan had actually been viduals like the rider who didn’t want to walk the last half by fentanyl, the synthetic opioid, with an even more staggering 65 percent increase for deaths caused by fentanyl a female. There’s probably a TERF/turf joke in there, but mile and the rider who missed the bus. Electric scooters are expected to arrive early next analogs, another more than 600 deaths. As harrowing as we’re too tired to find it. year, along with hijinks and blood on the cobblestones of the epidemic is, the way out is pretty straightforward: medical treatment – and destigmatizing medical treatdowntown Orlando. Like life, micro-mobility moves fast ment. Hall told us that medicines for treating addiction In January 2019 dockless Lime bikes, which the have proven successful, but that stigma around addiction Orlando City Council approved in October 2018, were Florida county elections hacked by Russians U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and other members of Florida’s is getting in the way. suddenly everywhere. Juice Bike Share, which launched “Some people don’t like it, like it’s replacing one drug in 2015 as the first public bike share program in Orlando, congressional delegation backed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ statewas squeezed out, with service ending March 24 – ment in May that election records in two unidentified with another,” said Hall. the program was relaunched as a “new and improved” counties were hacked by Russians during the 2016 camfeedback@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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2019: IT’S A WHOLE MOOD

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However you feel about it, whyever we’re doing it, all of us spent too much time online this year. Whomst among us can deny it? BY T HADDEUS MCCOL LU M A N D J ESSI C A BRYC E YO U N G

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hat if phones, but too much?” With one 2015 tweet, writer Daniel Mallory Ortberg skewered postmodern dis/un-ease series Black Mirror – but in an adroit demonstration of what the show’s all about, Black Mirror promptly turned around and released the episode “Playtest,” in which a phone call kills a hapless young backpacker – and series creator Charlie Brooker acknowledged that Ortberg’s fake pitch inspired the real thing. Although that Twitter incident is now ancient history as measured in internet years, it’s exactly the kind of cultural ourobouros that’s arisen from our habit of keeping our noses buried in our electronic horror bricks morning, noon and night. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snap (for those still there) … it’s a frantic stew of political shoutiness, cancel culture, performative wokeness, and good ol’ avoidant behavior in the form of ever-less-explicable jokes, memes, short-lived obsessions, Netflix tropes and “iconic moments.” Oh, and hate. Lots and lots of hate. To those living healthy outdoorsy lives of, I don’t know, chopping wood and eating Grape-Nuts, the following will be a meaningless blur (Westworld: “That doesn’t look like anything to me”). This list is for the rest of us, the Extremely Online who are all too aware that cats can have little a salami. Here, then, were the best posts of 2019. YMMV!

The Instagram Egg We embraced the death of meaning early this year by pushing a simple stock photo of a brown egg to the No. 1 most-liked social media post of all time for no particular reason. The Instagram account @world_record_egg was created on Jan. 4 with a single picture of an egg and a call to push it past the then-current world record holder, a picture of Kylie Jenner’s daughter, Stormi, that had 18 million likes. In less than two weeks, the Instagram Egg had more than doubled that record, with 45 million likes, making it the most liked online post in an admittedly brief history.

“Does this spark joy?” Marie Kondo, the Japanese author of the bestselling The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, hit it big this year with her Netflix series, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo. The show brings the Japanese organizing consultant to American homes, where she teaches families how to let go of the possessions they rarely or never use. The filtering process is mediated by asking the question, “Does this spark joy?” Needless to say, the phrase had a big moment over the ensuing year. It’s even inspired our attitude toward the New Year. 2019 didn’t spark joy; it’s time to thank it (for nothing!) and say goodbye.

“Old Town Road” Georgia rapper Lil Nas X had the biggest hit of the year – and one of the biggest hits in history – with “Old Town Road,” a song that blended hip-hop and country with the help of Billy Ray Cyrus. (The Cyrus version was a remix of the original, which was recorded in one day and posted on YouTube as a video constructed of clips from Red Dead Redemption, then made popular by hundreds of TikTok teens participating in the “Yeehaw Challenge.” If you have to ask ….) It ended up on the Billboard Hot Country and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts simultaneously in March, but controversy was stirred up when Billboard quietly removed the song from the Hot Country chart for not being “country” enough – despite letting R&B-heavy songs from white artists stay on the Country chart. This, of course, fueled hundreds of discussions about racism in the entertainment industry and what the defining characteristics of genres are. Meanwhile, “Old Town Road” broke a record by staying at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for 19 consecutive weeks.

“Storm Area 51” We’ve all been invited to the occasional joke Facebook event – looking at you, “Fred Durst LIVE at Rose’s Department Store” – but an invite to “Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us” captured the attention of the nation this summer. Created as a joke by Matty Roberts, who was inspired by an episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, the event immediately went viral as the internet conspired to figure out just how the best way to storm the famously secretive Nevada military base would be, what they might find there, and how many people were going to actually show up. The military was forced to look up terms like “Naruto run” and “clap alien cheeks” to figure out just what the hell the internet was talking about, which might be the single biggest success of the meme. On Sept. 20, about 150 people showed up to the gates of Area 51 for a mostly benign gathering, brandishing joke signs and taking selfies with guards. No aliens were harmed. Game of Thrones screws the pooch The final season of the massively popular HBO series Game of Thrones hit the airwaves in spring, bringing only six episodes to try to wrap up the epic tale of dragons, white walkers, usurpers and incest. Reactions to the season were mixed, to put it politely. For a month, April 14-May 19, attacking or defending the show took over as the topic of conversation for millions of frustrated viewers, with many claiming that the series felt rushed and that certain characters’ actions didn’t fit their characterization in previous seasons. George R.R. Martin, whose Song of Ice and Fire books the show was based on, has been cagey about revealing whether or not the show’s ending lines up with his planned final two novels in the series, neither of which has a release date yet. Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who many blamed for the poor quality of the final seasons of the show, currently have a $200 million contract to produce content for Netflix. The words of their house? “Fail up.” orlandoweekly.com

Momo In yet another example of old people believing anything they read on the internet, the “Momo Challenge” caught the attention of the media early in the year. The modern urban legend about a freakish bird-like woman sending messages to kids and inspiring suicides sparked a moral panic after Northern Irish police posted a public warning about the dangers of Momo. Kim Kardashian took the bait, publicly asking YouTube to remove alleged Momo videos. The panic spread around the world as parents and authorities leapt at the chance to tie youth suicides to an internet fad, and not to the crushing depression that’s a direct result of modern existence. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

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Year in Review appropriately online end by tweeting, “I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m a credited writer for the number one song on Billboard.”

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Midsommar It may not have had the reach of Cats or Star Wars, but Ari Aster’s “folk horror” film Midsommar had the tongues of horror and film fans wagging over the summer. The film follows a group of American friends who travel to Sweden for an anthropological look at a pagan festival and end up horrified by what they find. Oh, and they’re all tripping balls for half the movie. Like Aster’s 2018 debut, Hereditary, debate was spirited and passionate about the film, with some proclaiming it one of the best films of the year, and others finding it too boring to really be considered a horror movie. One of those perspectives is correct. Popeyes chicken sandwich In August, fast-food chain Popeyes began selling a fried chicken sandwich similar to those sold by Chick-Fil-A. A public tired of having to make a choice between their principles and their hunger when it comes to Chick-Fil-A’s financial support of anti-LGBTQ organizations rejoiced. Lines for the Popeyes sandwich stretched around blocks. A guy in Maryland was stabbed and murdered for allegedly cutting in line for the sandwich. The entire supply of the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich – a supply originally meant to last two months – was devoured by the nation in less than two weeks. Thankfully, the sandwich is now easily attainable, opening up an entire market of hate-free chicken. Now wait’ll y’all discover the Popeyes biscuit. 30-50 feral hogs Why do Americans need guns? It’s a question that’s divided the nation for decades, spiking in recent years due to the prevalence of mass shooting incidents at schools, nightclubs, movie theaters and other venues where we used to feel safe. On Aug. 4, musician Jason Isbell sent out a tweet criticizing gun defenders for their disingenuous focus on the definition of an “assault weapon,” and received a response from one William McNabb, who asked, “Legit question for rural Americans – How do I kill the 30-50 feral hogs that run into my yard within 3-5 mins while my small kids play?” The response inspired the creation of plenty of parodies and memes.

While feral hogs can be an issue in southern Arkansas, where McNabb lives, many on the internet questioned why he had never considered the benefits of good fencing. For about a week, everyone tried to cram 30-50 feral hogs wherever they would fit, not just into my yard within 3-5 mins while my small kids play. Untitled Goose Game Though there were plenty of good video games hitting the market in 2019, none captured the zeitgeist like Untitled Goose Game from independent Australian publisher House House. The simplicity of the game’s premise – you are a goose bent on terrorizing an English village by stealing everyone’s stuff, honking loudly and just generally being an asshole – spoke to us on a spiritual level, celebrating the pettiness that we all wish we could indulge in. Here’s hoping some enterprising Orlandoan makes a Lake Eola Swan mod for the game soon. “... and it shows” What would we do without new meme formats filling the hours of consciousness with soft chuckles throughout the day? “And it shows” memes kicked off the year with a flood of oddly specific observations about shared experiences that made us laugh, especially when it applied to us. For instance, “Some of y’all have never had to look through an alt-weekly’s DM inbox, and it shows.” “Truth Hurts” Did anyone have a better year than Lizzo? Two years after her banger single “Truth Hurts” was released, mainstream America finally found out about it thanks in part to, again, a TikTok trend. The song’s belated success drove Lizzo’s latest album, Cuz I Love You, to a new level of success, and made the self-love espousing rapper everyone’s feel-good go-to. And she showed an aptitude for navigating Twitter’s complex cancel culture when it turned out that its irresistible lyric, “I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that bitch” (which launched a massive meme wave of its own), was taken from a 2017 tweet by British singer Mina Lioness. Lizzo absorbed the backlash, investigated how it came to be in her song (it was brought into the studio by one of her co-writers), and took to Twitter to apologize and share credit with Lioness. Lioness then brought the saga to an upbeat and orlandoweekly.com

Baby Yoda The hotly anticipated launch of Disney’s streaming service, Disney+, brought with it the first live-action show set in the Star Wars universe. And while the exploits of the unnamed bounty hunter in The Mandalorian had been the topic of plenty of speculation beforehand, no one was prepared for the 100 percent weapons-grade cuteness of the scene-stealing “Baby Yoda.” Officially called “The Child” in the credits of the show, the public gave him the moniker because – well, because he looks like a baby version of Yoda. The success of the character seems to have caught Disney by surprise, but a small stream of Baby Yoda merchandise managed to hit the shelves just before the holidays. Billie Eilish She’s only 18, but Billie Eilish wowed everyone with her debut full-length album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? this year. The California native already had plenty of attention before its release thanks to a series of cryptic, nightmarish music videos on YouTube, but no one anticipated the crossover appeal of her often bleak take on dance pop. This year, she became the first artist born this century to put out a No. 1 record, giving us a glimmer of hope for the future. OK, Boomer The mildest of generational insults blew up this year after 25-year-old New Zealand MP Chlöe Swarbrick used the phrase “OK, boomer” to shut down the heckling of a fellow MP – during, of course, a speech about reducing carbon emissions. Boomers, appalled by the thought that people might be sick of their shit, proceeded to call the phrase “hate speech,” with the New York Times declaring it the “end of friendly generational relations.” As if Millennials and Gen-Z haven’t endured literal decades of articles painting them as lazy, entitled and self-absorbed while the “adults” have created unprecedented economic inequality, a crushing cycle of debt and a poisoned planet. OK, boomer. Good luck getting them to stop using the one phrase that seems to get your attention. Screaming Cat Lady Meme Format of the Year goes to this mash-up of two separate memes, used for arguments about everything from how to read signs, how to pronounce words, geographical boundaries and so much more. It’s the kind of meme that’s easy to understand, easy to adapt to different situations, and easy to mine to create a photo gallery specific to a city that people from that city will click on. “Therapist: No” Therapist: And what do we do when we need to fill up an end-of-the-year issue? Me: Write a really long article about memes Therapist: No feedback@orlandoweekly.com ●

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FEAST YOUR EYES

From a witty portraitist of the stars to a gritty local printmaker, Orlando eyes were opened in 2019 BY RI CHARD REEP, RENATA SAGO AND JESSI CA B RYCE YO UNG

SORE LOSER: New Works by Ashley Taylor Aug. 2-30, 2019 | Mills Gallery

“Shout Louder: Heavy Heart” | screenprint by Ashley Taylor

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Seeing Orlando artist Ashley Taylor’s work on a screen, whether desktop or mobile, doesn’t do it justice. Her intricate, cartoony prints bubble and seethe with frantic hilarity and nervous tension, the kind of laughter that’s balanced on the knife edge between screams and tears. In a 2004 essay for ARTnews titled “What’s So Funny About Contemporary Art?,” critic Linda Yablonsky wrote, “Funny art comes so loaded with piercing ironies, sudden surrealities, and deadpan expressions of horror or grief that we cannot be sure if it is even OK to laugh. ... The funniest-looking figures, however, are less Popeye than R. Crumb’s bearded Mr. Natural, fraught with anxiety, swearing, sweating, and questioning every feeling and thought.” That description of Mr. Natural fits Taylor’s dripping, shouty homunculi to a T. Taylor described her 2015 installation, Fool’s Paradise, as taking on the American culture of “consumerism, voyeurism, narcissism and human morality” – and in Sore Loser, she was still commenting on what irks her, but rather than trying to force the viewer to acknowledge the absurdities of life, this time she just flipped it the bird. She told us in August the show was partially “a commentary on ego and power plays in the painful theater of social life,” adding: “I could’ve fallen into the trap of bitterness and become the sore loser. But I didn’t. It was up to me and once I decided that, I was free.”

Year in Review DUANE MICHALS: THE PORTRAITIST Feb. 8–April 6 | Snap! Orlando To fortify us at the beginning of the year, Snap Orlando prescribed an exhibition by Duane Michals, the gold standard of fine art portraiture, giving us our chance to see his takes on Johnny Cash, Meryl Streep, Martin Scorsese, Joan Didion, Grace Coddington, Tilda Swinton and other icons from the 1960s to the present, as well as his more recent and curious experiments with daguerreotype. Photography is itself a form beholden to glass – lenses and reflex mirrors – but Michals seems obsessed with reflections, eternally finding new ways to play with the explorations of identity opened up by the echoes and replications offered by windows, mirrors, glass doors and the like.

“OHIO GOZA Y MÁS,” EINAR & JAMEX DE LA TORRE (MEXICAN, B. 1963 AND 1960); BLOWN GLASS, RESIN CASTINGS, MIXED MEDIA, 2013; COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS AND KOPLIN DEL RIO GALLERY

“Hell Grace, Fool of Merry (Grace Coddington)” | photo by Duane Michals

DE LA TORRE BROTHERS: ROCOCOLAB Jan. 17–May 12 | Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College Glass babies, bean pots, lenticular panels and beer labels are not business as usual in fine art, but we do not live in ordinary times. Einar and Jamex De La Torre, brother artists hailing from Tijuana, Mexico, debuted a solo (duo?) exhibition in the Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College, and they threw babies, beans, beer and more into a contemporary mix of Mexican-American-global sensibilities. The show’s name, Rococolab, referenced Mexico’s shaggy, over-ornamented colonial architecture that seems, as late as the 20th century, to be stuck in a rococo time warp. But “it also means roco-colab,” Einar explained to us. Collaboration is the keyword between the two brothers, whose sense of humor comes through in their blown- and carved-glass, molded-resin, computermanipulated, found-object-rich sculptures bursting with glossy color, double and triple meanings, and kitsch turned upside down and backwards. Each work was multiplexed with color, materials, images, cultural references and jokes, filling the CFAM’s small front gallery with a joyous, maximalist overflow of art and ideas. If less is a bore, then more is better and the most is the best. So how do they know when a work is finished? “When it’s full,” said Jamex.

INDIGENOUS FUTURISM June 6, 2019 | Orlando Museum of Art In June the Mercury Collective, a production and advocacy hub for young black creatives, hosted Indigenous Futurism, an exhibition and performance, in partnership with the Orlando Museum of Art’s 1st Thursdays events. The theme paid homage to the African origins of human existence, forcing a dialogue that understands and acknowledges the universality of Blackness. The evening featured painting, sculptures and multimedia works from artists across ethnicities, as well as performers in African-rooted body art. Kasa Saka, a group of traditional African drummers, performed alongside producers with MPC beat machines while the Rainbow Myriads danced, decked in body paint by Yaya Delvalle and headpieces by Tyla Harrington. “Orlando is a melting pot,” Mercury Collective director Jamal Ward, who proposed the theme to the Orlando Museum of Art, told us. “I’m just trying to stir the pot.” arts@orlandoweekly.com

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Year in Review

BY SETH KUBERSKY OGAS CANTINA | PHOTO BY MELISSA MCHENRY

This is the season when I like to

look back over the past 12 months of Orlando’s arts and attractions, highlighting some of the moments that (to steal a phrase from Marie Kondo) sparked the most joy. But to be frank, the last few weeks of listening to impeachment arguments on NPR has left me emotionally numb. So instead, I’m saying “see ya” to 2019 by name-checking 19 notable people and projects, with hopes that we’ll all see a bit more clearly in 2020.

Theme parks, theater and more in Live Active Cultures’ look back at 2019

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Without a doubt, the biggest news in the theme park universe was the arrival of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disneyland’s Hollywood Studios. Initial reviews of the anticipated expansions were sharply divided, like anything involving the sci-fi saga these days (see the polarizing reviews of Rise of Skywalker for more proof ), but nearly everyone agrees that the headliner Rise of the Resistance dark ride is the best new addition to the Star Wars canon in decades – an impressive achievement in a year that also gave us Baby Yoda. Hot tip: Mandatory virtual boarding passes for the attraction are now distributed at official park opening, so you can sleep in and arrive around 6 a.m. instead of 4 a.m. Elsewhere in Walt Disney World, wholesale demolition is underway in Epcot as the park prepares for an overdue overhaul, reducing to rubble landmarks that were both reviled (the morbid Leave a Legacy

monuments) and revered (RIP, Club Cool’s bitter Beverly beverage). But the debris created by those removals is nothing compared to the dust-up over the disappearance of another Epcot icon. After the animatronic Buzzy character from Cranium Command was reported AWOL, Disney urban explorer Dave “Hoot Gibson” Ensign confidently claimed in this column that Mickey’s Imagineers had merely misplaced him. But police reports related to the arrest of Patrick Allen Spikes for the theft of the figure’s clothes (which ended up in the possession of NBA player Robin Lopez) indicate that Buzzy’s absence is still an unsolved mystery. Across town at Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure’s exceptional new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure proved too popular for its own good, drawing massive crowds to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a roller coaster that has

struggled to run consistently. Fortunately, the final Halloween Horror Nights event to be overseen by director Michael Aiello hit new heights with 1980s fan service. The biggest news of the decade was the confirmation of Universal’s Epic Universe, a massive new park opening in 2023 on land near the Convention Center. Universal has fans salivating over proposed attractions featuring Super Nintendo properties and Classic Monsters; shame they left a bad taste in taxpayers’ mouths by cajoling Orange County into forking over $125 million (a tiny fraction of Comcast’s annual profits) for road expansion through their property. Last but not least, SeaWorld remains under a storm of controversy over their animal performers, but the park took steps toward sweeping the clouds away with their sunny new Sesame Street expansion, which brings the interactivity and immersion of Batuu and Hogsmeade to the kindergarten set. Hopefully, newly appointed CEO Sergio Rivera (the company’s fifth chief in five years) can continue cleaning things up as their upcoming Ice Breaker coaster thaws out.

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Last January’s visit from Hamilton was the hands-down highlight in a year of touring Broadway productions that also featured the moving Come From Away and the side-splitting Play That Goes Wrong. But far more important for local arts was the orlandoweekly.com

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end of a public feud pitting the Dr. Phillips Center against Opera Orlando, the Orlando Philharmonic and the Orlando Ballet over rental rates of the soon-to-open Steinmetz Hall. The latter two groups already secured new homes elsewhere in town, but at least the agreement allows the acoustic venue to be utilized by the companies whose presence was the whole premise for public funding of the center. Hopefully, the resolution of their dispute, which included the establishment of a new discounted rate for other nonprofit performers, will lead to additional local organizations utilizing the city’s crown jewel. While those major organizations may now enjoy stable stages, smaller troupes in town have been less lucky. The closing of the Venue in Ivanhoe Village to make way for mixed-use development the Yard at Ivanhoe was a devastating loss to Orlando’s performers, but owner Blue Star is still popping up around town with her VarieTease cohorts while they seek a new space. In Sanford, Derek Critzer’s Theater West End is struggling financially, and at press time was still thousands short of the $30K they need to remain open. However, the venue situation wasn’t all doom and gloom: James Brendlinger’s Penguin Point Productions is wrapping up a successful first year inside the Oviedo Mall; Mandy Longo’s Floridabilt is bringing interactive entertainment back to Church Street; and CityArts now inhabits the historic Rogers-Kiene Building. The availability of affordable rehearsal and performance space for emerging artists is a key issue in our cultural community, and one I plan to keep a close eye on in the coming year. Finally, on a personal note, the high points of my year in Orlando’s performing arts world involved watching creative people that I’ve admired for decades in other disciplines get up the courage to expand their talents into a theatrical setting. Founding AntiBabe costumer/choreographer–turned–Chicken Soup for the Soul author Jodi Renee Thomas transformed her Confessions of a Party Girl blog into an audience-participatory play, while pioneering indie nerd-rocker Marc “With a C” Sirdoreus celebrated his 20th anniversary with a moving one-man musical based on his Obscurity trilogy. If I have a wish for next year, it’s that more artists will follow their example and step outside their comfort zone, creating a better vision for 2020. skubersky@orlandoweekly.com

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Year in Review

The best restaurants to open in Orlando in 2019 BY FAIYAZ KARA

n many ways, 2019 was the Year of the Immigrant. It’s hard to think of a time when stories of human migration and the desperate search for a better way of life so dominated the news landscape. You’d have to go all the way back to, oh, 2018 or, possibly, 2016 to recount the swell of such incidents – incidents often mired in tragedy and violence; when inhumanity quashed common decency; when bridges were razed in favor of fortified borders; and when the growls of populism drowned out the voices of tolerance. The world of food was not immune. Restaurant owners were both targets of racism and accused of cultural appropriation. Issues of “authenticity” drove chefs to silence or got them into hotter water. (Like running a restaurant isn’t hard enough!) But food has a way of bringing us together. José Andrés, an outspoken critic of the current administration’s immigration policies, not only found a way to serve food in disaster zones through his World Central Kitchen, but managed to find the time to pop in to Orlando for the grand opening of Jaleo. What 2019 ultimately showed us is that the face of the city’s restaurant scene is changing and changing for the better. The influence of Asian cuisine is undeniable with restaurateurs Johnny and Jimmy Tung, Sonny Nguyen, Henry Moso, Chau Trinh, Jason and Sue Chin, Sunny Corda, Lewis Lin, Hoi Nguyen and many more leaving their indelible gastronomic mark. Immigrant food shines in Orlando and a glint is reflected in the list below. Here, then, are the very best restaurants to open in 2019.

No. 1: Tori Tori 720 N. Mills Ave., toritoripub.com opened Oct. 16

Some of the year’s best dishes came courtesy of meats grilled over binchotan coals and the sheer variety of yakitori and kushiyaki offered at this slick Mills 50 cocktail bar (yes, it’s a bar – don’t call it a restaurant) by Sonny Nguyen of Domu fame. Tori Tori presents a carnivore’s dilemma, but trust me, deciding on whether to order another plate of chicken skin with tare or whole Japanese flying squid is a good problem to have. Now, there’ll be those who won’t like the whole process of ordering food from a bartender, being handed a number, then left to search for a hard-to-come-by seat to await a runner to deliver your eats (and drinks). To you, I say this: Don’t be such a whiny pillock. Suck it up or you’ll miss out on dining in Orlando’s best new restaurant. Er, bar.

TORI TORI PHOTO BY ROB BARTLETT

No. 2: Jaleo Disney Springs, jaleo.com opened March 17

It didn’t take very long for Jaleo to establish itself as the best restaurant inside the Culinary Circus Maximus of Disney Springs, and not just for the name recognition of José Andrés or because Jaleo’s D.C. outpost was a 2019 James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Restaurant. No, local and visiting gourmands alike come for Spanish eats both traditional and postmodern, with Andrés protégé Rodolfo Guzman commanding the kitchen. Chef’s tasting menus, highlighting the regional diversity of Spain, are equal parts whimsical and serious: Anchovy- and piquillostuffed Gordal olives served alongside a molecularized “liquid” olive, for example, or pata negra “tacos” filled with Ossetra caviar. The fancy Josper oven spits out supremely tender meats and, naturally, paellas and gin-tonics play an important role in Jaleo’s offerings. Of greater significance perhaps is that Disney Springs finally has its centerpiece restaurant.

No. 3: Kabooki Sushi Sand Lake 7705 Turkey Lake Road, kabookisushi.com opened May 1

At the wizened age of 29, Henry Moso has become one of the city’s most forward-thinking sushi chefs, having wowed guests at his East Colonial Drive restaurant with extravagant multicourse omakases. Now his blinged-out brand of high-end Japanese dining is wowing the deeppocketed denizens of Dr. Phillips, and dazzled they are. The space, in its 50 shades of sultry, is seductive; the menu of cold and hot tastings is indulgent; and splurging on one of Moso’s prodigious omakases is an essential experience orlandoweekly.com

for sushi lovers. The sweet Okayama hotate topped with a green apple aguachile and watermelon pearls with a yuzu sunomono was the best thing I’ve put in my mouth this year.

No. 4: Susuru 8548 Palm Parkway, susuruorl.co; opened Jan. 3

Look past the way-cool manga paraphernalia and fun decor steeped in 1950s Japanese nostalgia and you’ll find cooks hunched over binchotan coals searing some of the best yakitori anywhere. Unique cuts of chicken like the achilles (the lower thigh), knee cartilage and tail add a dimension of adventure, but street snacks like yuzu street corn and tori senbei (crispy chicken chips) have broader appeal. There are ramens too, of course, the most notable being a not oft-found tori paitan featuring a 24-hour chicken broth reduced to a rich, creamy, tonkotsu-like consistency.

No. 5: Proper & Wild 155 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, properandwildwp.com; opened Jan. 29

Chelsie and Jamie Savage continue to push the bounds of vegan cuisine in this city – just ask the scores of vores both herbi- and carni- who hold the couple’s Sanctum Café in a similar regard as Angelenos hold Sqirl. In Proper & Wild, their handsome, high-end restaurant off brick-lined Park Avenue, the Savages get creative with their plantbased offerings: chickpea fries with Madras almond aioli, “heartcakes” served with a panang remoulade and a yellow curry-kimchi burger with its East-meets-Far-East flavors. CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 ●

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Honorable Mention: Makani 8255 International Drive, facebook.com/makaniorlando opened Aug. 16

The sheer number and variety of chandeliers and lighting fixtures in the city’s first (to my knowledge) Egyptian restaurant is reminiscent of the showroom at Lightstyle of Orlando, but the fare – be it kebda, the Alexandrian street food specialty of pan-fried beef liver marinated in a host of spices, or koshary, the Egyptian national dish of black lentils, chickpeas, rice, macaroni and spaghetti in

a tangy tomato sauce topped with fried onions – proves most illuminating. The mixed grill served atop a golden hotbox with burning embers might be the most gorgeous way to enjoy meat in Orlando. Other notable 2019 openings: Alex’s Fresh Kitchen, Bagel Bruno, Delaney’s Tavern, Dexter’s New Standard, Domu Dr. Phillips, Elize Restaurant, Hinckley’s Fancy Meats, Hourglass Social House, Hungry Pants, Kaizen Izakaya, Lisbon Portuguese Cuisine, MX Taco, Taglish, Paris Banh Mi Cafe Bakery, Sette, Sushi Pop Winter Park, The Old Jailhouse, Veranda Restaurant, Z Asian Vietnamese Kitchen.

TOP TASTES OF 2019 Our best bites of the past 12 months BY FAIYAZ KARA AND LOUIS ROSEN

ashville hot chicken sandwich at Swine & Sons. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich at Winter Park mainstay Swine & Sons (which moved into the Local Butcher earlier this year) improves on the original by smoking the chicken before breading and deep-frying it to perfection. Served on grilled buns with house-made pickle slices and creamy Alabamastyle white barbecue sauce, they’re spicy, juicy, crunchy and sssssssmokin’ – they had it all over late-summer’s over-hyped fast food chicken sandwiches.

NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH AT SWINE & SONS (ABOVE) TUORLO D’UOVO FRITTO AT RAVELLO (LEFT) PHOTOS BY FAIYAZ KARA & LOUIS ROSEN

sauce and a dollop of fish roe, as well as fried onions, but the unexpected bomb of flavor came courtesy of the coral (that is, the ovary) that was still attached. Biting into the sweet, briny, egg-filled sac drew comparisons to foie.

Sweet Okayama hotate at Kabooki Sushi Sand Lake. The sweet Japanese scallop prepared by chef-owner Henry Moso as part of his omakase is seriously orgasmic. It floats in a green-apple aguachile, capped with watermelon pearls and beatified with a yuzu sunomono salad.

Paccheri amatriciana at Sette. Thick, chewy, house-made noodles have the perfect texture, but Sette improves on perfection with their amatriciana, a tomato-based sauce with cured pancetta (like bacon, but betta), onion and chili flakes that add some heat.

Lamb chops at Cafe 34 Istanbul. The majestic heap of meat in the “Ottoman Pleasure” is made even more majestic by the inclusion of the most wonderfully charred, luscious, lip-greasing lamb chops ever.

Tako mole from the Agave Azul x Kabooki Sushi Omakase Ko-Lab. In early December, chefs Juan Rios and Henry Moso presented a unique omakase combining Mexican and Japanese techniques and flavors. In these tacos, rounds of Spanish octopus were set in an incredible 42-ingredient mole along with a dusting of Mexican five spice and a wakame salad.

Sisig at Taglish. I fell in love at first bite at chef Michael Collantes’ new Filipino-American restaurant inside the Lotte Plaza Market food court with the sisig, crispy pork pan-seared in garlic, tomato, onion and jalapeño, served over garlic rice, topped with a poached egg and a drizzle of garlic mayo. The poached egg adds richness, and splashing on a bit of spicy vinegar brings out all the strong, rich flavors even more. (Pro tip: Make it a combo with two crispy lumpia and a purple ube horchata.)

Grilled scallops at Mama Lau va Oc. Served in the shell, the scallops came with a spicy-sweet

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Tuorlo d’uovo fritto at Ravello. The fried egg yolk that guest chef Enrico Pivieri of Il Cavallo Scosso in Asti, Italy, prepared at Ravello’s White Truffle Dinner back in February was served with a Castelmagno cheese fondue, tomato confit drops and plenty of white truffles from Alba.

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ALEX’S FRESH KITCHEN

Chef-driven diner in Casselberry serves breakfast and lunch items a notch above others in the area – mini chicken and waffles over a drizzle of vanilla sauce, chicken cheesesteak with white cheddar and garlic aioli, and a gratifying turkey club. Potatoes are given the proper treatment here, be it home fries of French fries. Deserts, like chocolate banana cake and red velvet cupcakes, are baked in house, gluten-free and shockingly moist. Closed Mondays. 1015 State Road 436, Casselberry, 407-636-5048; $$

TERRALINA CRAFTED ITALIAN This restaurant touts the charms and delights of Italy’s Lake District, but don’t expect a seafood-focused menu – rather, you’ll find one offering a snapshot of the Boot’s best: antipasti, meatballs, pastas (some house-made) and wood-fired pizzas. There are grilled items to be had as well (pork chops, ribeye, mahi) and a decent list of Italian wines. Open daily. 1650 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, 407-934-8888; $$$

DELANEY’S TAVERN

SoDo’s newest boutique hotel has a worthy restaurant that doubles as a neighborhood hang for denizens of Delaney Park. The bar is low-key yet inviting, and the lounge area makes an ideal spot to enjoy a menu of the globe’s greatest hits – shrimp and grits, vegan paella, brie en croute, blue crab beignets and more. And the cocktail game is strong. Open daily. 1315 S. Orange Ave., 407-849-0801; $$

TORI TORI

Slick Mills 50 cocktail bar is a modern izakaya at heart, offering sizzling yakitori and kushiyaki, bar bites of substance and hand rolls stuffed with everything from Hokkaido scallops to otoro. The food here is as impeccably crafted as the drinks. Open daily at 5:30 p.m., stays open until 2 a.m. 720 N. Mills Ave., toritoripub.com; $

MAKANI

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to street food staples like carb-heavy koshary, spiced kebda (beef liver) and hawawshi (pita stuffed with minced beef), there are plush kebabs, earthy stews and syrupy sweets. Fresh fruit juices supplant alcoholic beverages. Hookah is offered on the patio. Open daily until 2 a.m. 8255 International Drive, 407-723-1243; $$$

MOROCCAN BREEZE

Moroccan food stall inside Apna Bazaar on South OBT offers regal fare in kingly portions, most notably the “Royal Couscous” with snappy merguez sausage, lamb and chicken. Savory pastries like chicken bastilla are an absolute must, as is the lamb tagine. Harira soup with khobz bread and eggplant zaalouk makes for memorable meatless dining. End with mint tea and Moroccan ghriba (cookies). Closed Mondays. 9404 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-730-4698; $$

DUE AMICI

College Park gets yet another Italian restaurant, and this one is good enough to compete with the rest of the trattorias and pizzerias along Edgewater Drive. Scratch-made pizzas are a highlight, as is the outdoor patio, which has sprung an awning since its days as Kingfish Grill. Open daily. 2124 Edgewater Drive, 407730-7747; $$

WORLD’S MAGIC RESTAURANT

The city’s first (to our knowledge) Saudi restaurant serves Bedouin-influenced rice-and-meat staples as well as Saudistyle Indonesian fare. Both gareesh, a savory chicken porridge topped with ghee-slicked caramelized onions, and remarkably thin and crisp beef den den make superior starters. Saudi rice dish mandi lamb and the Indonesian platter piled with everything from beef rendang to mysterious pasta with red sauce are more substantial offerings. The satay sizzles. Ending with passable kunafa is your choice. Open daily 5–9:45 p.m. No alcohol is served. 7044 International Drive, 407-203-3330; $$

HUMBL

The pizzas steal the show at this slick new vegan joint in deepest Windermere. The focaccia-like crust stands up to vegetable toppings (sogginess being a classic vegan pizza fail) and those toppings are fantastic: The perversely named “Meat Lovers” has roasted cauliflower, shiitake “bacon” slices, fennel-farro “sausage” crumbles and dollops of macadamia-nut “ricotta.” Also of positive note: perfect fries and thick-as-a-concrete milkshakes. 5845 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere, 407-349-8800; $$

KAIZEN IZAKAYA

It’s out with the old and in with the new as the old Amura on Church Street gets a long-overdue rebrand. You’ll find all the trendy pan-Asian trappings of the modern izakaya – ramen, Korean fried CONTINUED ON PAGE 34

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chicken, bao, donburi – but quality cuts of Japanese fish as well. The moriawase gets you 14 pieces for $35, but don’t overlook Korean staples like that KFC and a comforting bowl of kimchi yaki-udon noodles. Open daily. 54 W. Church St., 407-316-8500; $$

CAFÉ 34 ISTANBUL The city’s only 24-hour Turkish restaurant means kebabophiles can indulge in some of the most luscious, lip-greasing meats any time of day, though raki drinkers will have to take a break from the hours of 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. Much of the action takes place on the restaurant’s sprawling patio and let’s just say it’s a mesmerizing scene, especially after 10 p.m. Things are a lot more quiet inside. 8255 International Drive, 407-601-7712; $$

HOURGLASS SOCIAL HOUSE Straddling the line between café and food hall, the Hourglass Social House offers a diverse array of food options – Mexican, Vietnamese, French pastries, vegan handhelds – not to mention beverages aplenty. Foxtail Coffee gets the morning crowd jacked, while the market stocks a nice selection of wine, beer, kombucha and juice. Bottomless mimosas are served on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open daily. 2401 Curry Ford Road, 407-9307308; $$

JAM-ENG Jamaican staples like jerk chicken, oxtail stew, curry chicken and fried whole snapper far outshine the mainly drab offerings of the British side of the menu (baked salmon, cottage pie, ploughman’s sandwiches). The vibe is laid-back and service can sometimes operate on “island time.” Open daily for lunch and dinner. 65 N. Orange Ave., 321-424-5062; $

Z ASIAN VIETNAMESE KITCHEN Mills 50 Vietnamese joint shuns the 100-plus-item menu in favor of a focused bill of fare. Soups, be they stellar duck noodle, seafood, bún bò hue or pho, are laboriously fretted over. More interesting items to consider: pan-fried rice flour, Vietnamese crepes, and an herbal tea dessert beverage with Chinese dates, seaweed, red beans, jelly and longan fruit. Don’t overlook the wings. Closed Mondays. 1830 E. Colonial Drive, 407-601-6024; $$

DON JULIO MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILA BAR Vivid heaps of salsa-slathered food await the burrito and chimi-loving patron, but with the addition of noted chef Roberto Treviño (El Buda, Food Network), guests at Don Julio’s on Chickasaw Trail can also enjoy remarkably colorful and bracing ceviches. Margaritas are taken seriously here, as are aguas frescas. Open daily. 551 S. Chickasaw Trail, 407-930-3735; $$

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MAMA LAU VA OC The city’s first Vietnamese snail restaurant brings many molluscs to adventurous diners in Orlando, but don’t expect the sort of Vietnamese restaurant prices you’re used to. Get your fill of sea snails filled with garlic and butter, cherrystone clams with buttered onions, razor clams grilled with tamarind, fried onions and peanuts, and scallops – with coral attached. The sturgeon hot pot is gratifying and big enough for four. Closed Wednesdays. 5038 W. Colonial Drive, 407337-9999; $$

KABOOKI SUSHI SAND LAKE Henry Moso, one of our city’s finest sushi chefs, brings his brand of highend Japanese dining to Dr. Phillips. Stellar omakases (a one-week heads-up is recommended) are worth the pricey admission ($175-$250), though an a la carte version is offered daily based on available ingredients for $150. Nigiri purists can readily indulge in a 10-course tasting for $65, but no one should overlook the cold and hot tasting items. Cocktails get crafty in a good way. Closed Monday. 7705 Turkey Lake Road, 407-7762001; $$$

F&D WOODFIRED ITALIAN KITCHEN A menu of Neapolitan-style pizza and hearty pastas delights residents of the Hourglass District. Notable are yielding meatballs of Italian sausage and pangrattato, thin-ribboned cacio e pepe with Italian pork, and a wild mushroom pappardelle in a lovely porcini cream sauce. There’s also a vegan pizza menu. Open daily. 2420 Curry Ford Road, 407751-5697; $$

NIC & LUC SCRATCH KITCHEN Longwood breakfast and lunch spot goes beyond scrambles and omelets with remarkably fresh plant-based bowls, toasts and handhelds. Early risers will shine after sampling the “Everything Hummus” toast or “Buddha Bowl” with roasted beets and raw sweet potato, while a lunchtime patty melt is the stuff diner dreams are made of. Don’t leave without trying a buttery homemade cookie. Closed Saturday and Sunday. 851 E. State Road 434, Longwood, 321-972-6415; $

POKE HANA Cool Mills 50 spot does poke right for purists and nonconformists alike, but there’s more than ruby cubes of raw fish to be had here. Crackly rice-shell tacos filled with everything from pulled pork to spicy salmon to grilled chicken are worth a look, as is musubi – be it Spam or vegan fried tofu. A serving of Dole whip is a tubular ending. 1225A E. Colonial Drive, 407-601-0283; $ n

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SEE! HEAR! THE TREMOLORDS AT WILL’S PUB | Photo by Jim Leatherman

The best things we saw in 2019, through the lenses of our music photographers BY JEN C R AY, SA N DY HOL M ES, J I M L E ATH E R M A N , M ATTH E W MOY E R , G A B R I E L PA L ME R AND I AN SUAREZ

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sure was a hot one for live! music! spectacle! in all sectors of the pop firmament here in Orlando. Whether you got your kicks seeing Elton John’s swan song at Amway, caught King Princess presenting possible futures of the mainstream at the Plaza Live, or watched Pedestrian Deposit get deeply strange at Stardust Video & Coffee, you definitely got your hard-earned money’s worth of show. While at said show, you may

very well have spotted one of our intrepid photographers snapping away and capturing sweaty moments of performative perfection. We at Orlando Weekly figure that the best way to put a cap on the year – besides TLU’s illustrious annual Undie awards – is to present some of the most striking music shots of the year, as selected by our dedicated photographers. Enjoy. We’ll see you at the next gig. mmoyer@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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EUGENE SNOWDEN AT PORCHFEST | Photo by Jim Leatherman

ELTON JOHN AT AMWAY CENTER | Photo by Jen Cray

TWIN TEMPLE AT THE ABBEY | Photo by Sandy Holmes

GLAARE AT THE SOCIAL | Photo by Matthew Moyer

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ANDREW MCMAHON IN THE WILDERNESS AT HOUSE OF BLUES | Photo by Ian Suarez

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UNDIE Year in Review AWARDS display of dance and music by a troupe stocked with direct descendants of the “Patriarch of the Bomba and Plena” himself. A revelation and an honor. Ballsiest booking: Demonfuck at Melrose in the Mix The downtown library’s excellent live taping series Melrose in the Mix actually started to expand to national touring names this year, like Seattle alt-rap star Onry Ozzborn, but it was their booking of extreme – and extremely profane – Orlando metal band Demonfuck that showed both major stones and legit respect for expressive freedom. Bravo. BY B AO L E - H U U

DANNY FEEDBACK AS BOBBY CLOCK | PHOTO BY JEN CRAY

Just in time to jingle your bells, it’s This Little Best tribute show: Danny Feedback as Bobby Clock

Underground’s annual Undie Awards for the year’s superlaThis year, locals took on the great works of the Stooges, tives in the Orlando music scene! Joy Division and the Cars. But the most moving tribute was to one of our own when Danny Feedback turned his own, long-planned album release show into one for Bobby Clock’s final record, which Feedback completed and gave out at the show to honor his late friend. Best venue reboot: Will’s Pub While the Will’s Pub complex is in a constant state of tweak, the main music venue itself underwent a complete Biggest diss: Peter Murphy spatial reshuffle that moved the bar up to the front room For his Bauhaus 40th anniversary tour, the vampire right by the live action. Now both traffic and booze flow king jilted Orlando not once but twice. And both times much easier. were at the very altar of the venue after the opening acts played. The first time was a shock. The second time just felt like a middle finger. Which leads us to the next worldBest stage makeover: Soundbar The former Backbooth space took another major step righting honor … into its own with a total stage overhaul that doubled its size with new sound and lighting. The viewing results are Best rescue: David J dramatic. Look for even more significant club upgrades After the second cancellation was announced, the in 2020. conscience of Murphy’s Bauhaus bandmate David J just couldn’t allow the shell-shocked audience to leave with Biggest local losses: DJ D-Xtreme, Bobby Clock and nothing yet again. So he rallied the rest of the band and the openers to deliver some sort of show even though Marko Saljanin 2019 took three defining forces from the Orlando refunds were already promised. The performance was scene. D-Xtreme was one of the most important DJs from makeshift but the gesture was honor under pressure. the city’s globe-dominating 1990s dance-music heyday, Bobby Clock was a rising young prince of Orlando’s Most pedigree in one room: Rafael Cepeda’s family freak-rock scene, and Marko Saljanin was the patriarch at CityArts of downtown nightlife cornerstone Planet Pizza. All are What was simply billed as a night of Afro-Puerto Rican dearly missed. rhythms at the In-Between Series turned out to be a live

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Best soul window: The Circle with Thomas Wynn This weekly stand hosted by Southern-rock savior Thomas Wynn at the New Standard showcases a constantly new lineup of hand-picked Floridian songwriters through their direct influences via self-chosen cover songs. It’s a revealing and entertaining look at some top homegrown talent. Best songwriter spotlight: Duets Like the Circle, this Terri Binion concept gives not just a spotlight but a fresh look at eminent area songwriters with its collaborative format. Duets, however, is an expressly controlled listening-room experience that respects the performers with focus like few local concerts do. It yields very special results for audience and artist alike. Best downtown live revival: Norsekorea shows at Sly Fox The grungy shows at Bar-BQ-Bar were beloved as up-close, raw and cheap downtown affairs that skewed both local and underground. Now, right across the street, Orlando indie promoter Norsekorea brings back that vibe with live bands every third Monday of the month for free. Best dance-music reclamation: Terribly Wrong While today’s dance-music scene has become defined by the slick lowbrow appeal of mega EDM festivals, this smart, dark series by Kurt Rambus (the alter ego of Orlando DJ Nigel John) takes things back to the original underground. baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com

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[ film + tv ] LITTLE WOMEN opens Wednesday, Dec. 25

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Greta Gerwig’s interpretation of the classic book is a meta modern masterwork BY MARYANN JOHA N SON

id we need yet another film version of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel Little Women, which has been adapted for the big screen and for TV at least 20 times? Turns out the answer is a resounding “Hell, yes!” Writer-director Greta Gerwig has given us an absolute treasure of a movie, one that is, for a wonder, hugely faithful to the book in the broad sweep yet also skeptical of it in just the right way. Gerwig tells a tale we all know so well with a change of emphasis here, a small twist there, not merely for the sake of something new or to “update” it but to engage in a conversation with the book. This is a 21st-century-feminist interrogation of an 1860s book that recognizes the cultural pressures that Alcott was under, as a woman and as a writer, even as she wrote about bucking expectations … and the pres-

sures that Gerwig, as a filmmaker, and the girls and women in her modern audience are subject to as well. Ingeniously, Gerwig mixes up the timeline of the journey of the March sisters of Concord, Massachusetts, as they grow into womanhood during and just after the Civil War. This works partly as a smart way to give priority to the more dramatic bits – here’s the youngest, Amy (Florence Pugh), already on her exciting European grand tour right at the beginning of the story! But mostly it serves Gerwig’s purpose of looking askance where the themes need some rebalancing that Alcott is unlikely to have had any problem with. So literary tomboy Jo (Saoirse Ronan) is already in New York as the film opens, talking with a newspaper editor (Tracy Letts) about publishing her short stories, and their conversation – his

grudging admiration for her writing, her grudging willingness to accept his editorial guidance – sets the tone for everything to come: sly, layered in winking awareness that this movie is constructing itself for entertaining consumption within certain narrative confines and tropes, just as Alcott was doing with her fiction. Yet there’s nothing dry in Gerwig’s reading between Alcott’s lines. Quite the contrary: This is a film electric with the task of bringing the March sisters (also featuring Emma Watson as Meg and Eliza Scanlen as Beth) to living, breathing life in ways that feel so very fresh. The meta that Gerwig delightfully finds will, I think, satisfy purists who will brook no deviation from the book as well as those of us who might yearn for a story that can be more progressive than Alcott was able to publicly be. The result is a movie that is timely and timeless, traditional and modern; it’s a very welcome reappreciation and interpretation of Alcott and her novel. Which seems like the best reason to have bothered with a new movie version of it at all. That perfect-for-right now feeling is only deepened by some fine performances: Chris Cooper as the Marches’ neighbor Mr. Laurence moved me to tears in the quiet moment in which he listens to Beth play his long-neglected piano; Laura Dern as Marmee did the same at a difficult mother’s moment. Laurie, the neighbor boy who becomes like a brother to the Marches, is more of a jerk than we’re used to seeing, which feels like a cheeky tweak to Timothée Chalamet’s Sensitive Young Man persona by both the actor and Gerwig. Ronan beautifully finds a path among Jo’s passion and temper and intellect that, in the tenor of her performance alone, is a testament to the conflicting directions in which young women – even today – are pulled. And the jumping around in time means we get to see how extraordinarily Pugh lets her Amy mature from spoiled brat to sophisticated and wise young woman with frequent sideby-side comparisons. I’d love to now throw every classic novel about women at Greta Gerwig and see what she makes of them all. I bet she’d do something amazing with Wuthering Heights or, I dunno, Little House on the Prairie. Someone make that happen sharpish. feedback@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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2019 Sundance Shorts Screening of seven short films selected from the Sundance Film Festival lineup. Monday, Jan. 6, 6:30 pm; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $12; 407-629-0054; enzian.org. Doctor Who Season 12 Premiere Special big-screen premiere of the first episode of the new season, followed by a live Q&A with Jodie Whittaker, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2 pm; multiple locations; $14; fathomevents.com. Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire in Concert The Orlando Philharmonic plays the score of the film live as it screens. Saturday, Dec. 28, 8 pm, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $45.50-$75.50; 844-5132014; drphillipscenter.org. Movie Monday: Bridesmaids Screening of the 2011 Paul Feig comedy, starring Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph. Monday, Jan. 6, 7 pm; À La Cart, 609 Irvington Ave.; free; 407-776-4693; alacartorlando.com. Movie Monday: Pirates of the Caribbean Free screening of the first Jack Sparrow picture. Monday, Dec. 30, 7 pm; À La Cart, 609 Irvington Ave.; free; 407-776-4693; alacartorlando.com. Mystify: Michael Hutchence A powerfully intimate look at the life of the renowned INXS frontman. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 7 pm; multiple locations; $18; fathomevents.com. Uncomfortable Brunch: Dancer in the Dark Björk stars and performs the soundtrack to this heartwrenching tale about an immigrant factory worker who is going blind. Sunday, Jan. 5, noon; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $9; 407-6290054; enzian.org. Uncut Gems Adam Sandler stars as a New York jeweler who must balance business and family in his pursuit of a big score. Opens Wednesday, Dec. 25; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $12; 407629-0054; enzian.org.

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Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne, FL 32935

Spies in Disguise PHOTO COURTESY TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX

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OPENING WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25: Little Women I’m not ashamed of having really enjoyed the 1994 film version of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. I mean, it has everything – like a young Kirsten Dunst throwing epic shade, and Christian Bale dodging a bullet by getting to marry Samantha Mathis instead of Winona Ryder. This latest version has Greta Gerwig directing Saoirse Ronan and Emma Watson, among others, and promises updates that include a less linear narrative. But I don’t know, man: I was told the reboot of Black Christmas was going to be a bold new take, too. Hollywood’s going to have to do better than that if it wants to tear me away from my Samantha Mathis. (PG) Spies in Disguise Doesn’t it warm your heart when a guy directs a cute short and then gets hired to turn it into his first-ever feature film? Well, don’t talk that way around Lucas Martell: His “Pigeon: Impossible” impressed the folks at Blue Sky Studios enough to make them greenlight a full-length version, but not enough to put him in the director’s chair. He doesn’t even get story credit on Spies in Disguise, In which a secret agent (voice of Will Smith) is inadvertently turned into a pigeon by a young scientist (Tom Holland). I guess it’s some consolation that

the movie has gotten decent notices since it had its premiere three weeks ago. Yeah, that’ll give Martell some nice stuff to put in his portfolio while he’s chasing down funds for his next short. (PG) Uncut Gems I may be the only critic alive who preferred Adam Sandler before PunchDrunk Love. So I don’t know how to feel about him winning Best Actor from the National Board of Review for this crime thriller, which they also happened to declare one of the 10 best films of the year. For context: Little Women drew the same plaudit from both the American Film Institute and Time magazine. And Samantha Mathis and I both got a good laugh out of that between bong hits. (She still looks fabulous, by the way.) (R)

OPENING FRIDAY, JAN. 3: The Grudge Once your holiday headache has subsided, you can test the permanent damage you may have done to your gray matter by trying to place this latest Grudge flick into its proper context. At various times, the studio has proclaimed it: a second remake of the Japanese original; a first reboot of the American remake; and a standalone film that happens to take place concurrently with one or more of them. Aaand there you go, reaching for the Chivas again. (R)

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Friday, Dec. 27

Jim Gaffigan COMEDY

Facebook claims this round of North American dates from comedian, actor and author Jim Gaffigan is called the “Secrets and Pies” tour, while the Dr. Phillips website lists it as the “Pale Tourist” tour, and y’know what? We chuckled wryly at both of them. Gaffigan has a way of poking fun at his Midwestern dad-bod persona that continually yields new material, three decades in. Gaffigan has jokes about his kids for days, sure, but the writing deftly sidesteps the sappy, keeping it absurd and madcap and, if you must, clean. The versatility of his career is nothing but astounding – who else has a résumé that includes Super Troopers, Chappaquiddick, Law & Order, a brief stint as KFC’s Colonel Sanders, appearances on Letterman, and an eponymous comedy sitcom? Come for the Hot Pockets jokes, stay to watch a master of his craft. – Matthew Moyer 7 & 9:30 p.m. | Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. | 844-513-2014 | drphillipscenter.org | $45-$65

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Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire in Concert

Friday, Dec. 27

A Drag Queen Christmas

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If you’re looking to get the family out of the house as post-Xmas cabin fever creeps in – and maybe even sneak a little culture into the outing, all stealthy-like – you should hightail it over to the Dr. Phillips Center for a screening of the fourth installment of the Harry Potter film saga, Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire, with our own Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra providing a live score. Goblet was the first in the series to take a slightly darker and more adult tone, earning it a PG-13 rating, but despite that it still set box office records at the time of release and remains a sentimental favorite for fans watching their fave characters grow up. And the Orlando Phil are sure to have a ball with Patrick Doyle’s score. – MM

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If you’re the type to buck a list (or gender anachronisms) and be naughty during the Christmas season, a collection of contestants from the VH1 show RuPaul’s Drag Race have the holiday tour for you: The Naughty Tour: A Drag Queen Christmas swings by the Plaza Live this week. Hosted by Nina West, the show features performances that range from the magical to the hilarious with stage design and choreography that is as flamboyantly and joyously detailed as each meticulous makeup brushstroke on their beat faces. All ages are welcome. But, be warned, the show will feature adult content. – Solomon Gustavo

8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday | Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. | 844-513-2014 | drphillipscenter.org | $45.50-$75.50

8 p.m. | The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave. | 407-228-1220 | plazaliveorlando.org | $35-$50

OUR PICKS FOR THE BEST EVENTS THESE WEEKS!

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Spoon Dogs MUSIC

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It takes a lot to venture out on the night of Dec. 31 in search of a live music fix, but if you dare, there is an underground oasis hidden within the New Year’s Eve calendar. Three very promising young local punk bands are throwing a little soiree in the apropos environs of Stardust, and you’re invited. The suggested dress code is black, white, gold or silver, like any fancy-dress occasion worth its salt. Daisy-Chain are on a post-punkish tip, Red Rodeo are promising and glammy queer-punk chaos, and Spoon Dogs are having quite the year, what with the release of their first vinyl single and an attendant East Coast tour. We’ve heard it said that what you’re doing on New Year’s Eve you’ll be doing for the rest of the year, so 2020 won’t be all that bad. – MM

Friday, Jan. 3

Radolescents MUSIC

Reconfigured West Coast punk legends Radolescents are coming to ring in the New Year right, and that’s by playing the frantic and furious anthems on their 1981 classic “Blue Album” from start to finish. Radolescents are a band consisting of members pulled from throughout influential Calif punks Adolescents’ long career arc – this particular incarnation is notable for playing the fan-revered debut album in its entirety. Even more notable is that the membership includes DI frontman Casey Royer and – pinch us – guitarist and gothic godhead Rikk Agnew, known for his immortal guitar work on Christian Death’s peerless 1982 Only Theatre of Pain album, and concurrently playing music with chanteuse Gitane Demone. Heavy pilgrimage action here. – MM with the Hajj, Swift Knuckle Solution | 8 p.m. | Shovelhead Lounge, 900 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood | 407-332-9199 | facebook.com/shovelheadlounge | $12

Friday, Jan. 3

Golden Pelicans MUSIC

Against all odds, the holidays and their immediate aftermath are yielding a bumper crop of solid local punk shows. And this teamup between two Central Floridian greats – Orlandoans Golden Pelicans and Tampa’s Gino & the Goons – is definitely no exception. Both bands strip their music down to the leanest and meanest of caveman essentials, and pepper every note with ingenious black humor and Rodney Dangerfield-level selfdeprecation. We’re just gonna pretend Santa gifted us with a mini-Total Fuck Off fest. – MM with Gino & the Goons, the Palmettes | 9 p.m. | Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave. | willspub.org | $5

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Punk on the Patio Finale MUSIC

For the past four years, the Punk on the Patio series has been carrying on the tradition of floor shows established by the likes of Bar-BQ-Bar and the Social’s old back-door shows. After their fourth anniversary earlier this year, though, they’re hanging it up. The final Punk on the Patio features performances from scene veterans Flashlights, along with more recent newcomers like Chalet Girl, Like Father and No Handouts. The cover includes a free drink to get you started on the celebration/commiseration. – Thaddeus McCollum 8 p.m. | The Patio, 14 W. Washington St. (enter through 64 North, 64 N. Orange Ave.) | foundation-presents.com | $5

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Alternative New Year’s Eve Free New Year’s Eve event with vegan appetizers, non-alcoholic refreshment and a guided meditation. 6-9 pm; Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center, 813 Montana St.; free; 407-896-3998; meditationinorlando.org.

The Center’s Countdown to 2020 Party An intentional, affirming and celebratory space for folks who want to skip out on the alcohol when they watch the ball drop. 9 pm; The Center Orlando, 946 N. Mills Ave.; $10.

Arcade Monsters Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve Party Gatsby-themed NYE party with live music, arcade games, hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast. 7 pm; Arcade Monsters, 15 Alafaya Woods Blvd., Oviedo; $22; arcademonsters.com.

Church Street Block Party Downtown New Year’s Eve block party with a ball drop, live entertainment, drink packages and fireworks. 8 pm; downtown Orlando, Orange Avenue and Church Street; free-$2,000; churchstreetbars.com.

Bar Louie’s Roaring ’20s Party – UCF Roaring ’20sthemed New Year’s Eve party. Period attire encouraged, but not required. 8 pm; Bar Louie – UCF, 4100 N. Alafaya Trail; free-$50; 407-337-7100; barlouie.com.

Chus & Ceballos NYE with live DJs. 9 pm; Celine Orlando, 22 S. Magnolia Ave.; $25-$30; celineorlando.com.

Black Hammock New Year’s Eve Celebration NYE party with live music and a prix fixe dinner. 7 pm; Black Hammock Fish Camp, 2316 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo; $10-$50; 407-365-2201; theblackhammock.com. Blue Martini Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve Ring in the New Year with live entertainment, limited open bar and more. Elegant attire required. 8 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $50; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com. 52

Dapper & Dashing: A NYE Soirée Free NYE party with complimentary champagne toast, a live string ensemble, a photobooth and more. 8 pm; The Nook on Robinson, 2432 E. Robinson St.; free; facebook.com/thenookonrobinson. Denim, Diamonds & Masks New Year’s Eve masquerade. 9 pm; VFW Post 2093, 4444 Edgewater Drive; $30; 407-293-4444. EVE Feast on unlimited gourmet cuisine. Enjoy signature drinks. Revel in at least five awesome CityWalk

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clubs with live bands and DJs. 8 pm; CityWalk at Universal Orlando, 1000 Universal Studios Plaza; $149-$234; 407-363-8000; universalorlando.com. Gatsby’s Manor Roaring ’20-themed NYE party. 8 pm; Aloft Hotel Orlando Downtown, 500 S. Orange Ave.; $20-$75. Ginger & Gidget’s Bond-Style New Year’s Eve Show New Year’s Eve show with Ginger Minj and Gidget Galore. 9:30 pm; Hamburger Mary’s, 110 W. Church St.; contact for price; 321-319-0600. The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Party Open bar, light hors d’oeuvres, dancing and more. 8 pm; Eden Bar at the Enzian, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $99-$650; 407-629-1088; enzian.org.

The Greek Gatsby Get dolled up and ring in the New Year with Greek food and entertainment while dancing the night away. 9 pm; Taverna Opa, 9101 International Drive; $75; 407-351-8660; opaorlando.com. Knight Library New Year’s Eve Bash New Year’s Eve party with drink specials, VIP booths available and more. 9 pm; Knight Library, 11448 University Blvd.; $10-$15; 407-704-7477; knightlibrary.com. La Boucherie’s Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve Ring in the New Year with a celebration featuring a three-course prix fixe dinner. 6 pm; La Boucherie, 7625 Turkey Lake Road; $60; 407-930-1708; laboucherieusa.com.

The Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Electro-swing, glow performers, burlesque dancers and silk acrobats are just some of the entertainments to get you into the swing of things. 9 pm; Eve, 110 S. Orange Ave.; $50-$110; 407-602-7462; eveorlando.com.

Lake Mary New Year’s Eve Block Party Block party across several venues with live entertainment. VIP packages available. 8 pm; Liam Fitzpatrick’s Restaurant & Irish Pub, 951 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary; $10-$70; 407-936-3782; liamfitzpatricks.com.

The Great Radagatsby Lord of the Rings meets the 1920s-themed NYE party. 7 pm; Cloak and Blaster, 875 Woodbury Road; $10-$150; cloakandblaster.com.

The Legendary JC’s New Year’s Eve Ring in the New Year with the legendary local soul band. 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$20; willspub.org.

Midnight and Beyond Upscale dance party. 10 pm; The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $99; 407-998-8090. New Year’s Eve at Grape & the Grain New Year’s Eve party with DJ Dizzle Phunk, a food truck and drinks. 9 pm; Grape & the Grain, 1110 Virginia Drive; free-$30; 407-674-6156; grapeandthegrain.com. New Year’s Eve at Tapa Toro On Nochevieja, celebrate the new year twice with special fourand five-course menus, a special flamenco performance and a champagne toast. 5 pm; Tapa Toro, 8441 International Drive; $35-$75; 407-226-2929; tapatoro.restaurant. New Year’s Eve Gala with Alex Meixner Band Admission includes open bar, three buffets, party favors, and a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight. 5 pm; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; $75-$85; 321-890-8267; orlandogermanclub.com. New Year’s All Night Marathon of Clay A sunsetto-sunrise marathon of creating your own ceramics. 6 pm; Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; $140-$160; 407-671-1886; crealde.org. New Year’s Celebration Party Luxury box and VIP tables available. 10 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; contact for price; 407-648-8363. New Year’s Eve at DoveCote New Year’s Eve party with gourmet food, cocktails and drink packages available. 8 pm; DoveCote, 390 N. Orange Ave.; $10-$120; 407-930-1700; dovecoteorlando.com. New Year’s Eve at Hollerbach’s Celebrate New Year’s as it turns midnight in Germany with live music, lentil soup and a screening of Dinner for One, a British comedy that’s a popular New Year’s tradition in Germany. 5-8 pm; Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe, 205 E. First St., Sanford; various menu prices; 407-321-2204; willowtreecafe.com. New Year’s Eve at Howl at the Moon Ring in the New Year with dueling pianos and more. 9 pm; Howl at the Moon Saloon, 8815 International Drive; $20-$65; 407-354-5999; howlatthemoon.com. New Year’s Eve at Jazz Tastings Special prix fixe dinner with live musical accompaniment. 8 pm; Jazz Tastings, 164 Lake Ave., Maitland; $99; 407-661-1190. New Year’s Eve at M Lounge Enjoy musical performances, DJs, hors d’oeuvres and more. 8 pm; M Lounge, 2000 N. Orange Ave.; $125-$175; 407-448-1631; mloungebar.com. New Year’s Eve at Novelty Celebrate with a champagne toast, hookah and champagne specials and more. 8 pm; Novelty at 101, 101 S. Eola Drive; free-$80. New Year’s Eve Masquerade at Shots Downtown party with bottle service available. 8 pm; Shots, 69 E. Pine St.; free-$475; 407-374-2499; shotsbar.com.

New Year’s Eve at Park Social Champagne toast, light food, live DJ. 9 pm; Park Social, 358 N. Park Ave., Winter Park; $25; 407636-7020; parksocialwinterpark.com. New Year’s Eve at Rocco’s Tacos Enjoy special prices on Veuve Clicquot bottles along with delicious tacos. 11-2 am; Rocco’s Tacos, 7468 W. Sand Lake Road; various menu prices; 407-226-0550; roccostacos.com. New Year’s Eve at Southern Nights All-you-candrink New Year’s Eve party with drag performances, DJs and more. 8 pm; Southern Nights, 375 S. Bumby Ave.; $25; 407-412-5039; southernnightsorl.com. New Year’s Eve at the Abbey New Year’s Eve party with DJs playing R&B, Top 40 and hip-hop. 9:30 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $20$1,000; 407-704-6261; abbeyorlando.com. New Year’s Eve at the Boheme Enjoy a luxury five-course dinner followed by live music, champagne and a midnight toast. 5 pm; The Boheme Restaurant, 325 S. Orange Ave.; $99-$109; 407-581-4700; grandbohemianhotel.com. New Year’s Eve at Topgolf Enjoy live entertainment, a chef-inspired menu and an unforgettable midnight celebration. 9 pm; Topgolf, 9295 Universal Blvd.; $240-$420; 321-319-7727; topgolf.com. New Year’s Eve at Tori Tori Tickets include open bar, light bites, live music and more. 8:30 pm; Tori Tori, 720 N. Mills Ave.; $75-$100; toritoripub.com. New Year’s Eve Ball New Year’s Eve party with champagne, caviar, a DJ and more. 7 pm; The Swirlery, 1508 E. Michigan St.; $30; 407-270-6300; swirlery.com.

New Year’s Vibe New Year’s Eve with six of the hottest DJs in Orlando. 7 pm; Soundbar, 37 W. Pine St.; $10; soundbarorl.com.

One80 Skytop Lounge NYE Party New Year’s Eve party with a Roaring Twenties theme. 9 pm; One80 Skytop Lounge, 400 W. Church St.; $69-$1,800; 407-440-7180; 180downtown.com.

Noon Year’s Eve Party Family-friendly daytime New Year’s party sponsored by the Wekiva Wilderness Trust. 10 am; Wekiva Springs, State Road 434 and Wekiva Springs Road, Wekiva; free.

Roaring Into the ’20s NYE Bash Live music, a midnight balloon drop and complimentary champagne toast. 6 pm; The Tin Roof, 8371 International Drive; $15-$500.

NYE 2020 Block Party New Year’s Eve block party across eight different venues and two city streets. Drink package available. 8 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court streets; $25$100; 407-849-0471; orlandoweeklytickets.com. NYE 2020: Eptic New Year’s Eve party with party favors, noisemakers, dancing and more. 9 pm; Gilt Nightclub, 740 Bennett Road; $20-$75; 407-504-7699; giltnightclub.com.

NYE Ball Drop Saison Release All-day New Year’s Eve celebration with a pizza truck, live music, karaoke, a champagne toast and more. 2 pm; Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co., 1300 Alden Road; various menu prices; 407-270-6749; ivanhoeparkbrewing.com.

New Year’s Eve in Baldwin Park Free all-ages block party with music, entertainment, food trucks and more. 10 pm; Baldwin Park Village Center, 1097 Bennett Road; free; 407-206-3300.

NYE Bash with David Schweizer & Life on Mars Celebrate with the talented cover band. 9 pm; The New Standard, 1035 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; $35-$135; 407-636-4995; newstandardwp.com.

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party Masquerade and karaoke party. 8 pm; Casselberry Patio Bar, 2671 S. Highway 17-92, Casselberry; free; 407-339-0511; casselberryspatiobar.com.

NYE Bash With Tony Rock The comedian headlines two shows on New Year’s Eve. 7 & 9:45 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $25-$60; 407480-5233; theimprovorlando.com.

New Year’s Eve with Yvie Oddly & Brooke Lynn Hytes Ring in 2020 with the reigning queen of RuPaul’s Drag Race and her runner-up. 8 pm; Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; $20-$50; 407-425-7571; parliamenthouse.com.

NYE Party at House of Blues DJs in the courtyard and restaurant with a midnight breakfast buffet. VIP tables available. 10 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; free-$500; 407-934-2583; houseofblues.com. NYE With Spoon Dogs, Red Rodeo & DaisyChain Punk rock New Year’s. 9 pm; Stardust Video and Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road; donations; 407-623-3393; facebook.com/stardustie. orlandoweekly.com

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Rockin’ the Cloud New Year’s Eve block party with live music. 7 pm; Downtown St. Cloud, New York Avenue and 10th Street, St. Cloud; free; 407-957-7243; stcloud.org. Royal 2020 New Year’s Eve Celebration New Year’s Eve party with bachata classes, a full Latin buffet and more. 9 pm; Crystal Ballroom, 7065 Westpointe Blvd.; $15$35; crystalballroomatveranda.com.

NYE at Tier NYE gala hosted by Haha Davis. 9 pm; Tier Nightclub, 20 E. Central Blvd.; $40; 407-317-9129; tiernightclub.com.

New Year’s Eve Gala Open bar New Year’s Eve party with live music, chef stations, dancing and more. 8 pm; The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $199; 407-998-8090.

New Year’s Eve Pajama Party Wear your PJs and receive a discount on corked bottles all night. Surprise bottle release at midnight. 9 pm; Hourglass Brewing, 480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood; free.

Rock ’Til the Drop New Year’s Eve party with music from Epic Evolve: The Decades Show. 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $129.50$169.50; 407-351-5483; hardrock.com.

The Soaring ’20s Starflyer NYE Party Free NYE party with a live DJ, games, giveaways and more. 5 pm; Orlando Starflyer, 8265 International Drive; free; 407-640-7009; starflyer.com. The Roaring Twenties: A Fashionable Affair A fashionable New Year’s Eve party with full museum access. 9:30 pm; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $150-$225; 407-896-4231; omart.org. The Supervillains New Year’s Eve show with the Problem Addicts, Never Ender and more. 8 pm; West End Trading Company, 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; $9-$12; 407-322-7475. Thornton Park New Year’s Eve Street Party New Year’s Eve party across seven different venues, featuring DJs, live entertainment and an open bar option. 8 pm; Thornton Park, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; $10-$120; thorntonparkstreetparty.com. Through the Decades New Year’s Eve Block Party Party through the decades at B.B. King’s, Itta Bena and Lafayette’s. 8 pm; Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive; $60-$90; 407-370-4550; bbkings.com.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25-TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 2020 COMPILED BY THADDEUS MCCOLLUM

MUSIC WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25 Tight Genes, Fatties, the Palmettes 10 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-270-9104.

THURSDAY, DEC. 26 Brown Bag Brass Band 6:30 pm; The Floridabilt, 78 W. Church St.; free. Circuit Church Holiday Pajama Synth Party 8 pm; The Nook on Robinson, 2432 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-407-4074. Dombresky 9 pm; Celine Orlando, 22 S. Magnolia Ave.; $10-$25. Blackberry Smoke Tuesday, Dec. 31, at House of Blues

Fat Night 7 & 10 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10-$12. Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues 8:30 pm; The New Standard, 1035 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-636-4995. Metal Night: DJ VJ 9 pm; The Falcon, 819 E. Washington St.; free; 407-423-3060.

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Slippery When Wet: Bon Jovi Tribute 7:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $11.75-$71.75; 407-934-2583.

SATURDAY, DEC. 28

Afro Love: The Afrobeat Day Party Rocket Man: Tribute to Elton John 5-10 pm; Celine Orlando, 22 S. 7:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Magnolia Ave.; $15-$100. Buena Vista; $11.75-$61.75; 407-934-2583.

FRIDAY, DEC. 27

Can’t Swim, Capstan, the Real You, Magnolia Park 6:30 pm; Soundbar, 37 W. Pine St.; $16-$20.

12 Days of Christmas Holiday Party: 69 Boyz 8 pm; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford; $35; 407-321-3828.

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $14-$24; 407-351-5483.

Chris DeMakes (Less Than Jake), JT Turret, Summer Spiders, Colorblind Dinosaurs 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $12-$15. Crux: Vincent Segretario, Audromeda, Mathe[w]matic, more, 9 pm; Stonewall Orlando, 741 W. Church St.; contact for price. Gorgon City 10 pm; Celine Orlando, 22 S. Magnolia Ave.; $25-$35. Neon Niteclub 7 pm; Soundbar, 37 W. Pine St.; $7. Phat-N-Jazzy Holiday Jam 9 pm; Iron Cow, 2438 E. Robinson St.; $10-$20. Seven Nations 7:30 pm; Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub, 2421 Curry Ford Road; free; 407-895-1555. 54

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Every Which Way with Angelika Fumero 10 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free. Further Seems Forever, Kids, the Darling Fire 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $15-$20; 407-246-1419. JJ Grey & Mofro 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $35-$77.75; 407-934-2583. Latenight Society, Ancient Deep, Atnarko, Carlos Mendoza, Rocks N Blunts, Mathew Scot 10 pm; Iron Cow, 2438 E. Robinson St.; contact for price. A Lil Bittah: El Nalgon, Blair Sound Design, Sixela, Sims Volour, No/Type, Wush, Noggin, Henny Black, Lil Waav 7 pm; The Geek Easy, 114 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park; $10; 407-332-9636.

Oscar G. 10 pm; Elixir, 9 W. Washington St.; contact for price. Sacred Owls, Free Fall, Will Brack, Doug Lowell 8 pm; Grumpy’s Underground Lounge, 1018 N. Mills Ave.; contact for price; 407-237-9180. Seven Nations 7:30 pm; Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub, 2421 Curry Ford Road; free; 407-895-1555. Shak Nasti 10 pm; The New Standard, 1035 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-636-4995. The Tremolords, Pretty Voices, the Belltowers 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $7. Zeds Dead 10 pm; Gilt Nightclub, 740 Bennett Road; $40-$60; 407-504-7699.

SUNDAY, DEC. 29 The Blizzard of Rock: Sevendust (Acoustic), Stitched Up Heart 7:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $27.50-$37.50; 407-934-2583. Chuck Magid and Friends 8 pm; Dexter’s New Standard, 1035 N. Orlando Ave, Winter Park; Free. Iron Will, Manakins, Trevor Griffin, Little Lazy 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5. Kaleigh Baker & Matt Walker Noon; The New Standard, 1035 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-636-4995.

Circuit Church Holiday Pajama Synth Party Is there anything better than spending the holidays hanging around in your pajamas and playing with your new toys? What if you could do that in public? Next to alcohol? Circuit Church brings Pressurewave, Void Machine, Modal Plane and more down to the Nook to show off their new (and old) electronic gadgets, gizmos and synths. You’re invited to dress in your holiday jammies and watch them, well, jam. 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26; The Nook on Robinson, 2432 E. Robinson St.; free; facebook. com/thenookonrobinson.

Crux First Anniversary One of our 2019 Best of Orlando nominees for Best Club Night, Crux, celebrates its first birthday at Stonewall right after Christmas. This celebratory edition sees a packed lineup of experimental dark electronic sounds, headlined by Vincent Segretario of darksynth standouts Wingtips. The night also boasts an announcement about a mystery event slated for March that is tipped to be a big deal. 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27; Stonewall Bar Orlando, 741 W. Church St.; contact for price; facebook. com/cruxtheparty. Saxsquatch How far will you go for a pun? Probably not as far as saxophonist Jarad “The Saxsquatch” Selner. The imposing horn player took a nickname bestowed on him for his size and his beard and ran with it, buying a full Sasquatch costume to perform in for the internet. He’s performed in traditional, pop and free jazz modes in his solo work as well as being part of the Bridge Band quartet. Worth checking out even if he doesn’t bring the costume. 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10; willspub.org.

Twang Metal Monday Making a return to the Will’s Pub calendar is Twang Metal Monday, a night where musicians pay tribute to both metal and country by playing metal songs as country covers. It works better than you might guess at first glance, especially with musicians as versed in banjo-picking as they are in guitar-noodling. Performing for this comeback are Catfish Dinner, Wes Morrison and Ryan Thorne. 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5; willspub.org.

Dashboard Confessional March 26, 2020, at House of Blues Willie Nelson & Family, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Dr. Phillips Center

Chris Tucker, March

Kris Kristofferson, Jan. 27, 2020, at the Plaza Live

Lucero, Feb. 27, 2020, at the Social

Black Tiger Sex

Motion City Soundtrack, Jan. 15, 2020, at House of Blues

Lucinda Williams, Jan. 28, 2020, at the Plaza Live

Bob Weir and Wolf Bros, Feb. 29, 2020, at the Dr. Phillips Center

MxPx, Jan. 17, 2020, at the Plaza Live

Raphael Saadiq, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Plaza Live

Grace Potter, Jan. 10, 2020, at House of Blues

Iliza Shlesinger, Jan. 25, 2020, at Hard Rock Live

Too Many Zooz, Jan. 13, 2020, at the Social

Keith Sweat, Jan. 17, 2020, at Hard Rock Live Jonny Lang, Jan. 18, 2020, at House of Blues Brian McKnight 4, Jan. 19, 2020, at Hard Rock Live The Dead South, Jan. 21, 2020, at House of Blues Black Lips, Jan. 23, 2020, at the Social

Tiffany, Jan. 31, 2020, at House of Blues Aamanaguchi, Feb. 1, 2020, at the Plaza Live Black Violin, Feb. 8, 2020, at Bob Carr Theater We Were Promised Jetpacks, Feb. 14, 2020, at the Social

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, March 1, 2020, at Will’s Pub Gladys Knight, March 4, 2020, at the Dr. Phillips Center

28, 2020, at Hard Rock Live

Machine, March 28, 2020, at House of Blues Watsky, April 1, 2020, at the Beacham Mandy Moore, April 8, 2020, at Bob Carr Theater Caspian, April 15, 2020, at the Abbey

Marc Anthony, March 10, 2020, at Amway Center

Deafheaven, April 16,

Billie Eilish, March 10, 2020, at Amway Center

Niall Horan, April

Josh Groban, March 11, 2020, at the Dr. Phillips Center

2020, at the Abbey

25, 2020, at Amway Center Apocalyptica, May 3, 2020, at the Plaza

Shovels & Rope, Feb. 15, 2020, at the Social

America, March 22, 2020, at Hard Rock Live

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Tim Barry, March 22, 2020, at Will’s Pub

May 5, 2020, at the

Iann Dior, Jan. 24, 2020, at the Social

The Beach Boys, Feb. 19, 2020, at the Dr. Phillips Center

Southern Culture on the Skids, Jan. 24, 2020, at Will’s Pub

Noah Gundersen, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Social

Dashboard Confessional, March 26, 2020, at House of Blues

Lauren Daigle, May

American Authors, Jan. 24, 2020, at the Beacham

Lake Street Dive, Plaza Live

8, 2020, at Amway Center

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FRIDAY, JAN. 3

Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat S P O R TS

Both of Florida’s NBA teams have factored in the playoff race in the increasingly competitive Eastern Conference this year. The Miami Heat have been a revelation as the rag-tag crew of Pat Riley-found talent have coalesced around the leadership of the Riley-like newcomer, tough guy Jimmy Butler. The Orlando Magic have maintained their playoff-level ball from last year behind veterans Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon with a little 2019-20 surprise of their own; Markelle Fultz appears to be tapping into the potential that made him the top pick of the 2017 draft. Both teams face off Friday at Amway, the first of four intra-state, intra-conference bouts. – Solomon Gustavo 7 p.m. | Amway Center, 400 W. Church St. | 407-440-7900 | amwaycenter.com | $34-$,1570

One Live Sunday 5 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $5-$125; 407-246-1419.

Makoto, Letters to Part, Traversing Infinity, Sunstrife, Nundayo 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10.

Stunna 4 Vegas 10 pm; Gilt Nightclub, 740 Bennett Road; $15-$50; 407-504-7699.

The Commonheart 9 pm; The New Standard, 1035 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-636-4995.

Summer in December Music Showcase 8 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; $5; 407-270-9104.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31 Blackberry Smoke, Bishop Gunn 8:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $45-$97.75; 407-934-2583.

Welcome to Hell: DJ L.D., DJ Lavidicus, DJ Stefan 9:30 pm; Independent Bar, 70 N. Orange Ave.; contact for price; 407-839-0457.

DogEatDog Records NYE: Huda Hudia, DJ Sandy, Funkbaby and more 8:30 pm; Mai Thai, 22 East Pine Street; $20-$70.

MONDAY, DEC. 30

THURSDAY, JAN. 2

Corey Smith, Dawson Edwards 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $19-$45.75; 407-934-2583.

Blurry, Rocko English, Couples Therapy, Sunstrife 8 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; $5; 407-270-9104. orlandoweekly.com

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Street Wave, King Enel 7 pm; Soundbar, 37 W. Pine St.; $30. Transcendental Telecom, Zap Dragon, Distant Stations, Dearest 8 pm; The Nook on Robinson, 2432 E. Robinson St.; free.

FRIDAY, JAN. 3 The Almost, All Get Out, Ghost Atlas, Rowdy, Northstreet 7 pm; Soundbar, 37 W. Pine St.; $18. The Blue Eyed Bettys 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-636-9951. Clueless?, Sage, Wes Morrison & the Stray Hares 8 pm; The Haven, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-673-2712. Gino & the Goons, Golden Pelicans, the Palmettes 9 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5. Orlando Rocks!: I Owe Nothing, Thirst, Breathing Theory, Eve to Adam 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $5; 407-934-2583. Radolescents, the Hajj, Swift Knuckle Solution, Tommy Frenzy, Grave Return 8 pm; Shovelhead Lounge, 900 S. Highway 17-92, Longwood; $12-$15; 407-332-9199. Running With Scissors 8:30 pm; The New Standard, 1035 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-636-4995.

THEWEEK The Soo Show With Rome 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15. Suck Brick Kid, the Bitters, Never Ender, the Greater Good, Dial Drive 7 pm; Soundbar, 37 W. Pine St.; $6-$8.

SUNDAY, JAN. 5 Chuck Magid and Friends 8 pm; The New Standard, 1035 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-636-4995. Evergreen Terrace, Grieve, Deadland, Graveview, Deadweather, Sctter Shot, Young Ghosts and more 2 pm; Soundbar, 37 W. Pine St.; $15. Plague Walker, Witchbender, C0mputer 9 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; $6; 407-270-9104. Saxsquatch 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10.

MONDAY, JAN. 6 Disko Sombre 10 pm; Independent Bar, 70 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-839-0457. Twang Metal Monday: Catfish Dinner, Wes Morrison, Ryan Thorne 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5; 850-692-4802.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4 Cascade Bay, Couples Therapy, Outside Cat, Please Be Kind, Rocko English 8:30 pm; Grumpy’s Underground Lounge, 1018 N. Mills Ave.; $5; 407-237-9180. In The End & Audioecho – Tribute To Linkin Park & Chris Cornell 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $15-$60; 407-934-2583. Kai Wachi, Sam Lamar 10 pm; Gilt Nightclub, 740 Bennett Road; $10-$20; 407-504-7699. Lavola: Radiohead Tribute Show 9:30 pm; The Falcon, 819 E. Washington St.; free; 407-423-3060.

TUESDAY, JAN. 7 Punk on the Patio: Flashlights, No Handouts, Chalet Girl, Like Father 8 pm; 64 North, 64 N. Orange Ave.; $5; 321-245-7730.

THEATER DEC. 25-28

Phantasmagoria’s A Christmas Carol Phantasmagoria returns with its own unique adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, performed at various venues throughout Central Florida. Multiple locations; $20-$25; phantasmagoriaorlando.com. DEC. 26-29

Pig Pen, Return to Saturn, the Curse, Frenzied Passions, Fear the Spider, the Hang Outs 7 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; contact for price; 407-270-9104. Rohna, 0 Miles Per Hour, Sad Halen, the Carmics 7 pm; Henao Contemporary Center, 5601 Edgewater Drive; $7. Selwyn Birchwood 9 pm; The New Standard, 1035 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; $20-$50; 407-636-4995.

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley Middle sister Mary finally takes center stage in this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St.; $30-$55; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org. The Spitfire Grill Musical about a woman who holds a contest to give away her restaurant. Mad Cow Theatre, 54 W. Church St.; $30-$42; 407-297-8788; madcowtheatre.com. orlandoweekly.com

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DEC. 27

A Drag Queen Christmas A magical and hilarious evening of holiday performances featuring contestants from the reality television show on VH1. 6 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $35-$50; 407-228-1220; plazaliveorlando.com. DEC. 27-29

Miracle in Bedford Falls Stage musical based on the beloved film It’s a Wonderful Life. Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St.; $15-$35; 407-896-7365; orlandorep.com.

COMEDY Carmen Morales Sunday, Jan. 5, 7 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $10-$40; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com. Dave Williamson Thursday, Jan. 2, 8 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $10-$40; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com. Donnell Rawlings Friday, Jan. 3, 8 & 10:30 pm, Saturday, Jan. 4, 7 & 9:45 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $20; 407480-5233; theimprovorlando.com. Jim Gaffigan Friday, Dec. 27, 7 & 9:30 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $45-$65; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org. Shit Sandwich Probably the best comedy showcase in town. Show up early to grab a good seat. Saturday, Jan. 4, 9 pm; Bull and Bush, 2408 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-896-7546. Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson: Stone Cold and the Jackal Tour Monday, Jan. 6, 7:30 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $49-$99; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com. Tony Rock Thursday, Dec. 26 8 pm, Friday, Dec. 27, 8 & 10:30 pm, Saturday, Dec. 28, 7 & 9:45 pm, Sunday, Dec. 29, 7 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $17-$47; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com.

DANCE National Ballet Theater of Odessa, Ukraine: Swan Lake Full-scale touring production of the most famous ballet in history. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 7:30 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $49.50$69.50; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org.

ART OPENINGS/EVENTS

Elizabeth A. Baker The performance artist premieres two original works. Sunday, Jan. 5, 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $10-$20 suggested donation; 407-595-2713; timucua.com.

THEWEEK The Harlem Renaissance: As Gay as It Was Black Exhibit of documents, photographs and artwork from the Stonewall National Museum & Archives. Opens Friday, Jan. 3, 6-8 pm, through March 31; The Center Orlando, 946 N. Mills Ave.; free. Star Wars Art Show Fifth annual art show and celebration of Star Wars. Saturday,Jan. 4, 4 pm; Hourglass Brewing, 480 South Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Longwood; free. CONTINUING THIS WEEK

2019 Florida Showcase Photography exhibition showcasing work created by Florida artists. Through Jan. 11, 2020; Snap Downtown, 420 E. Church St.; free; snaporlando.com. African American Art in the 20th Century This exhibition presents nearly 50 paintings and sculptures by 32 African American artists. Through Sunday, Dec. 29; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2526; cfam.rollins.edu. Art Talk A monthly showcase of African tribal art and Orlando’s local artists. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2-8 pm; Three Masks, 1023 W. Colonial Drive; free; 407-426-7355. At Leisure: Images of Repose from the Permanent Collection Works from the museum’s permanent collection featuring images of leisure and repose. Through Sunday, Dec. 29; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2526; cfam.rollins.edu. Capturing the Cosmos: Impact of Photography in Space Exploration A special portion of the Southeast Museum of Photograph’s permanent collection, documenting space exploration. Through Jan. 3, 2020, reception Friday, Jan. 3, 5-7 pm; Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Ave., New Smyrna Beach; free; 386-427-6975; atlanticcenterforthearts.org. Charles Hosmer Morse’s Arts and Crafts Study at Osceola Lodge A display of furniture and household items from Osceola Lodge, the Winter Park winter home of Charles Hosmer Morse. Through Jan. 31, 2021; Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park; $6; 407-645-5311; morsemuseum.org. Edward Steichen: In Exaltation of Flowers Exhibition of work by groundbreaking, turnof-the-last century artist Edward Steichen, presented in concurrence with a partner exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art. Through Jan. 12, 2020; Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St.; $15; 407-246-4278; mennellomuseum.com; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-896-4231; omart.org. orlandoweekly.com

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THEWEEK FAVO Artists Open House In a renovated space that was once a motel, 26 full-time artists open their studios to the public. Enjoy musicians and food trucks. Friday, Jan. 3, 5-9 pm; Faith Arts Village Orlando, 221 E. Colonial Drive; free; 407-222-1231; faithartsvillage.com. It’s Only Human: The Figure in Art This juried exhibition curated by Barbara Tiffany showcases the human figure depicted in any medium, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Through Saturday, Dec. 28; Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; free; 4076711886; crealde.org. Mystery Sketch Theater A monthly live figure drawing session with models dressed up as superheroes, burlesque performers, retro housewives or other pop culture outfits. Thursday, Jan. 2, 8 pm; The Falcon, 819 E. Washington St.; $5 suggested donation; 407-423-3060.

Baldwin Park First Friday Festival & Art Stroll More than 60 local artisans display their art while guests shop and stroll through the heart of downtown Baldwin Park. Friday, Jan. 3, 5:30-9:30 pm; Baldwin Park, New Broad Street and Jake Street; free; 407-443-6110; baldwinparkevents.com.

Nailed It! Group art show in which artists select their best work of the past year. Through Jan. 11, 2020; CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave.; free; orlandoslice.com.

Brutal Baby Drag Drag competition for beginners, hosted by Logan Donahoo. Saturday,Jan. 4, 9 pm; Stonewall Bar Orlando, 741 W. Church St.; free; 407-373-0888.

The Place as Metaphor: Collection Conversations The exhibition examines diverse viewpoints when considering places of devotion, the city, landscape, the artist’s experience, politics, and places beyond the immediate. Through Sunday, Dec. 29; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2526; cfam.rollins.edu.

Christmas at Gaylord Palms The resort becomes a winter wonderland with festive decorations, snow tubing, shows, activities and both free and ticketed events. Through Jan. 5, 2020; Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee; various prices; 407-586-2000; gaylordpalms.com.

Stephen Althouse: Metanoia Inspired by his love of tools and farm equipment, American artist Stephen Althouse fabricated his early sculptures out of wood, leather and forged metal to resemble farming implements. Through Sunday, Dec. 29; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-896-4231; omart.org.

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EVENTS Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild This limited engagement cultural event will dazzle guests with over 30 larger-than-life sculptural LED lantern displays featuring plants, animals, and traditional Asian elements, including a nearly 200-foot-long dragon. Through Jan. 12, 2020, 6 pm; Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford; $18.50; centralfloridazoo.org.

Space Oddities: The Sequel This exhibit features hundreds of new Memphis design objects neverbefore displayed at the Modernism Museum, including items from David Bowie’s personal collection. Ongoing; Modernism Museum Mount Dora, 145 E. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora; $8; 352-385-0034; modernismmuseum.org.

Venetian Canals of Winter Park: The Art of Don Sondag Explores why Winter Park was once called the “Venice of North America” through the exquisite paintings of acclaimed local artist Don Sondag. Through Jan. 31; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; $10; 407-647-6294; polasek.org.

Christmas Day at Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill Dine poolside on a four-course meal that includes soup, salad and an entree choice of roast turkey, pan seared salmon or New York strip steak. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 11 am-5 pm; Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill, 9840 International Drive; $29.95; 407-996-3970; rosencentre.com. Christmas Day Buffet at Café Osceola Featuring cuisine that is a delicious upgrade on traditional holiday fare, from spiced orange glazed ham to delicious Asian tastes. Wednesday, 11 am-7:30 pm; Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard; $69.95; 407-996-3663; rosenshinglecreek.com.

Trading Eyes: The Art of Scott White and Daniel Harris Collaborative works by Scott White and Daniel Harris. Through Jan. 12, 2020; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.

Christmas Day Buffet at Rosen Centre Featuring pan-seared salmon with roasted fennel cream and pineapple rum glazed ham, as well as sushi and street mahi taquitos. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 11 am-5 pm; Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive; $50.95-$53.95; 407-996-3969; rosencentre.com.

Ut Pictura Poesis: Walt Whitman and the Poetry of Art Examines the impact of Whitman’s work on American life and culture by drawing connections between his ideas and contemporary artistic responses. Through Sunday, Dec. 29; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2526; cfam.rollins.edu.

Christmas Day Buffet at Rosen Plaza Chefs cook up delicious dishes that include roast turkey, bistro steak, orange lacquered salmon, a prime rib carving station and even dim sum. Wednesday, Dec. 25, noon-5 pm; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive; $46.95; 407-996-0256; rosenplaza.com.

Dinos in Lights Stan the T-Rex and his skeletal pals get dressed up in holiday lights that flash along to a musical program every 30 minutes. Through Jan. 7, 12-4 pm; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $20.95; 407-514-2000; osc.org. Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail Make your way through a winding path lined with beautifully decorated trees inspired by some of your Disney favorites. Through Sunday, Dec. 29; Disney Springs, 1486 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista; free; disneysprings.com. Enchanted Nature Walkabout Monthly educational walk to learn about trees, shrubs, fairies, gnomes, flowers and more. Sunday, Dec. 29, 9 am; Mead Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; $10; 407-623-3342.

THEWEEK that also features characters from Madagascar and Shrek. Through Jan. 5; Universal Studios, 6000 Universal Blvd.; included with admission; 407-363-8000; universalorlando.com. Wekiva Island Winter Wonderland This fun family event will have a real snow slide and snow flurries every day, as well as thousands of holiday lights, with appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Through Jan. 1, 8 am-11 pm; Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Road, Longwood; $3-$11; 407-339-0879; wekivaisland.com.

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Discover a festival like no other, featuring the joyous holiday traditions of the 11 World Showcase nations. Through Monday, Dec. 30; Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista; included with admission; 407824-4321; disneyworld.disney.go.com.

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate: Perfectly Paired Class includes five wines, five cheeses and five chocolates for pairing. Friday, Dec. 27, 7 pm; Quantum Leap Winery, 1312 Wilfred Drive; $50; quantumleapwinery.com.

Grinchmas During the holiday season, Seuss Landing is decorated with the holiday charm and cheer of Dr. Seuss’ Who-ville. Through Jan. 5; Universal’s Islands of Adventure, 1000 Universal Studios Plaza; included with admission; universalorlando.com.

Loose Lips Local writers read works inspired by current events. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 8 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.

ICE!: The Polar Express Walkthrough attraction that tells the story of The Polar Express using more than 2 million pounds of carved and dyed ice. Through Jan. 5; Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee; $28.99$112.11; 407-586-2000; gaylordpalms.com. Johanessen Lights Famous private giant holiday lights display, open to the public to walk through for a portion. Through Jan. 1, 6-9 pm; Johanessen Lights, 7849 Georgeann St., Winter Park; donations encouraged. Light Up UCF Winter carnival outside of UCF’s Addition Financial Arena, featuring an ice slide, Ferris wheel, ice skating, a carousel and more. Through Jan. 5; Addition Financial Arena, 12777 N. Gemini Blvd.; $4.25$75; 407-823-6006; lightupucf.com.

LITERARY

Orlando Poetry Slam With Lyd Havens Competitive poetry slam with a featured performer. Thursday, Jan. 2, 8-11 pm; The Milk Bar, 2424 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-340-5004.

SPORTS Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat NBA basketball. Friday, Jan. 3, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $29-$2,061.50; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com. Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA basketball. Monday, Dec. 30, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $20-$1,801.50; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com. Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA basketball. Monday, Jan. 6, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $29-$2,061.50; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com.

Lost in Space with Cabana Macabre Sci-fi party with themed music, drinks and cosplay cage dancing. Saturday, Dec. 28, 8 pm; Gods & Monsters, 5421 International Drive; free; godmonsters.com.

Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball. Friday, Dec. 27, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $47-$2,441.50; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com.

SeaWorld Christmas Celebration The park transforms into a winter wonderland with sparkling lights, special shows, a live nativity and more. Through Tuesday, Dec. 31; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; included with admission; 407-363-2613; seaworld.com.

Orlando Magic vs. Utah Jazz NBA basketball. Saturday, Jan. 4, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $20$1,801.50; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com.

Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s The Minions join Santa Claus for Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, a holiday favorite

Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen Ice hockey. Thursday, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $12.25-$90.75; 800745-3000; amwaycenter.com. n orlandoweekly.com

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I’m a mid-20s cis straight man. After my girlfriend and I finished college, she moved overseas to start her job. We’ve broken up twice and gotten back together twice. We are interested in opening up our relationship, but I have reservations. She wants the freedom to throw herself into her new world without the constraint of having to shut down non-platonic sparks. My girlfriend has brought up marriage several times. While she admits she doesn’t have a good track record with monogamy, she insists marriage will change that. Another concern: The last time she was in an open relationship, she cheated on her then-boyfriend with me. “No exes” was one of their rules, and I was her ex at the time. (I didn’t know she was with someone else.) Another wrinkle: When I confided in her recently that I had developed romantic feelings for another person, she asked me to choose between her and them, and so I aborted this burgeoning connection. That felt unfair, seeing as she wants her freedom. She is also bisexual and wants to have experiences with women. I would be fine with her hooking up with women, but it makes me sick to my stomach to think about her with other men. She would be willing to put her desire for experiences with other women to the side in order to be with me, she says, once we are married. I would love to hear your thoughts on these things: No. 1, whether we should open our relationship. No. 2, my male/female hookup distinction. No. 3, how to move forward if your partner is unsure whether they are built for monogamy but nonetheless wants to settle down in a married, monogamous relationship. Onto Processing Entirely New Situation No. 1: Don’t open it. End it. It’s time to put this dumb, messy, past-its-expiration-date shitshow of a relationship behind you. Would knowing your girlfriend is already fucking other people help you do that? Because your girlfriend is almost certainly fucking other people. Already. Because when someone with a shitty track record where monogamy and nonmonogamy are concerned asks their partner for an open relationship while at the same time demanding their partner “abort” any potential “non-platonic” friendships they might have … yeah, that motherfucker is already fucking other people. They just don’t want to give their partner the same freedom they’ve already seized for themselves. No. 2: It seems like a silly distinction to me, OPENS, one that comes from a place of insecurity. (And a “no other dick” rule would make most gay open relationships impossible.) But sometimes, working with your partner’s insecurities – accepting them, not fighting them – is the key to a successful open relationship. And since many bisexuals in monogamous opposite-sex relationships often ask to open the relationship because 66

they want to act on their same-sex attractions (or, indeed, have their first same-sex encounter), keeping outside sex same-sex – at least at first – isn’t an entirely unreasonable request. But this is irrelevant in your case, since your girlfriend is already fucking anyone she wants. No. 3: Your soon-to-be-ex-girlfriend is hilarious. People who are bad at monogamy don’t get better at it once they’re married. If anything, people who were good at monogamy tend to get worse at it the longer they’re married. If your soon-to-beex-girlfriend isn’t bullshitting, if she isn’t bringing up marriage and monogamy to complicate and extend your conversations about opening up this doomed relationship, then she’s deluded. And if your girlfriend cheats because she gets off on risk, danger or deception, getting married – which would obviously make cheating riskier and more dangerous – could make cheating more appealing to her, not less. I’m a bisexual man married to the most beautiful trans woman. I can’t keep my hands off her. But why can’t I fuck her anally like we both want? I can’t seem to push past the gates, which sends a signal to my brain that I’m doing something wrong, which makes me Mr. Softee. Every other thing we do in bed is smooth as silk. Help! Limp Isn’t My Preference I’d have to see video to guess at what might be wrong – not an ask, LIMP, do not send video – but it never hurts to use more lube, engage in more anal foreplay and sometimes do butt stuff without even attempting anal intercourse. And when you do go for it, maybe instead of you trying to fuck her/push past the gates, LIMP, you could lie still and let her take charge. In other words: Don’t fuck her with your dick, let her fuck herself with your dick. I’m a 20-something bi man in a loving relationship of three years with a straight woman. Last year, we opened up our relationship. At the beginning, we set some ground rules. One of her rules was that I could get together only with women, no men. It bothered me at the time, but it was the only way she would be OK opening up, so I didn’t press her on it. Fast-forward to a couple of days ago, when I brought it up again. She eventually admitted she’s afraid I will leave her for a man, and that’s why the idea of me being with other men makes her uncomfortable. She knows these are stereotypes, but she says she can’t get over it. I ended that night angry and hurt. Now I don’t know what to do. To be honest, if we weren’t in an open relationship, I wouldn’t be bothered by the fact that I can’t be sexual with men. But now that I know she is not

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OK with me doing so because of these bi stereotypes, it drives me nuts. I’m not going to end our relationship over this, but how can I get her to understand my bisexuality is not a threat? Bye-Bye Bisexuality? “BBB obviously isn’t going to leave his girlfriend for the first man he sleeps with,” says Zachary Zane, a “bisexual influencer” and a sex writer for Men’s Health. “All bisexual men are not secretly gay. But this is a lie – a vicious stereotype – that BBB’s girlfriend has heard countless times. So even though she knows this logically, she still can’t shake that concern. Fear often isn’t rational and it can override logic. She’s simply insecure.” And while accommodating a partner’s irrational insecurity is sometimes the price we have to pay to make an open relationship work, accommodating your partner’s insecurity – one so clearly rooted in biphobia – isn’t going to be sustainable over time. You’re already angry and hurt, BBB, and you’re going to get more upset with every dick you have to pass up. So what do you do? “The key to helping BBB’s girlfriend understand that his bisexuality isn’t a threat is for him to reassure her often that he’s not going to leave her for a man,” Zane says, “and to tell her and show her how much he loves her. He might also ask if there’s a way she’d feel more comfortable allowing him to be sexual with a man. Maybe they have a threesome. Maybe she prefers that it be someone she knows, or someone she doesn’t know. There’s a lot to discuss.” But eventually, for your own sanity, you’re going to have to insist that your girlfriend get over her biphobia. She can’t just throw up her hands and say, “I can’t help it!” “Perhaps I’m giving BBB’s girlfriend too much credit, but it sounds to me like she’ll come around in time,” Zane says. “And while BBB is angry – and validly so – the anger shouldn’t be placed on his girlfriend. It should be placed on a society that has ingrained in her the belief that bisexuality isn’t valid and that bi men will always leave their wives/girlfriends for another man if given the opportunity.” And if she never comes around, BBB, then you can show her how silly and irrational her fears were by leaving her for another woman. On the “Lovecast,” do you trust gay men more to sell you clothes? Science has the answer: savagelovecast.com. mail@savagelove.net humpfilmfest.com

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Legal, Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIVIL DIVISION: DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. VICTORIA JACKSON, MARC KERVENS LAPOMAREDE, and TOUCH OF HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, CASE NO.: 2019-CA-11178 NOTICE OF ACTION: TO: VICTORIA JACKSON, ADDRESS UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on PLAINTIFF, DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, through its counsel Robert K. Savage, Esq., whose address is 412 East Madison Street, Suite 815, Tampa, FL 33602 no later than February 6th, 2020 and file with the clerk of this Court, Tiffany Moore Russell, whose address is 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801, before service on Plaintiff, or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the declaratory judgment action. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk’s office. You may review these documents upon request 30 days from date of first publication. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s office. Dated 12/19/19. TIFFANY MOORE RUSSELL Clerk of the Court & Comptroller. By: /s/ Sandra Jackson, Deputy Clerk, As Deputy Clerk. 425 N. Orange Avenue, Room 350, Orlando, Florida, 32801. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIVIL DIVISION: DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. ISMAEL M. PEREZ, et al., CASE NO.: 2019 CA 002782 CI NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT TO: ISMAEL M. PEREZ, ADDRESS UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on PLAINTIFF DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, through its counsel Robert K. Savage, Esq., whose address is 412 East Madison Street, Suite 815, Tampa, FL 33602 no later than 28 days after the first publication of this notice, and file with the clerk of this Court, Armando Ramirez, whose address is 2 Courthouse Square, #2000, Kissimmee, Florida 34741, before service on Plaintiff, or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against

you for the relief demanded in the declaratory judgment action. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk’s office. You may review these documents upon request 30 days from date of first publication. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s office. Dated 12/10/19. By: /s/ARMANDO RAMIREZ, Clerk of the Court. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIVIL DIVISION: DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. MARIE RUIZ SIERRA, et al., CASE NO.: 19-CA-002967 CI NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT TO: GABRIEL HEATH DANIELS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on PLAINTIFF DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, through its counsel Robert K. Savage, Esq., whose address is 412 East Madison Street, Suite 815, Tampa, FL 33602 no later than 28 days after the first publication of this notice, and file with the clerk of this Court, Armando Ramirez, whose address is 2 Courthouse Square, #2000, Kissimmee, Florida 34741, before service on Plaintiff, or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the declaratory judgment action. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk’s office. You may review these documents upon request 30 days from date of first publication. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s office. Dated 12/10/19. By: /s/ ARMANDO RAMIREZ, Clerk of the Court. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION:3/ JUDGE CRANER WESTGATE SERVICE CENTER CASE NO.: DP15-410. IN THE INTEREST OF THE MINOR CHILD: T. C-Q. DOB: 01/07/2018. NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY AND MBI HEARING. STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Anthony Cruz (father), ADDRESS UNKNOWN. WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child, a copy of which is attached. You are hereby commanded to appear before the Honorable Judge James A.

Craner, on January 29, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 4th day of December 2019. This summons has been issued at the request of: Stacy McDuffie, Esquire. Florida Bar Number 005602 Senior Attorney for State of Florida Department of Children and Families Children’s Legal Services 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32811 Office Telephone: 407-563-2324 Stacy. mcduffie@ myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 03/CRANER. WESTGATE SERVICE CENTER. CASE NO.: DP18-532. In the Interest of:J.A. DOB: 01/03/2018 minor child. NOTICE OF ACTION (TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS). TO: Felicia Lavallee, Address Unknown. Felicia Lavallee, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child(ren) for adoption: J.A. born January 3, 2018. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to appear on January 16, 2020, at 10:15 a.m., before the Honorable A. James Craner, Juvenile Division, Courtroom 5, at the Orange County Courthouse, Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806 for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accom-

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modation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, telephone (407) 836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 4th day of December, 2019. This summons has been issued at the request of: Layali Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 0111746, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families 882 S. Kirkman Road, Ste. 200, Orlando, FL 32811, (407) 563-2380 layali. salem@myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 03/CRANER. WESTGATE SERVICE CENTER. CASE NO.: DP1460. In the Interest of: C.D. DOB: 04/20/2005, Minor child. NOTICE OF ACTION (TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS). TO: Latoya Taylor, Address Unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child(ren) for adoption: C.D., born on 04/20/2005. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to appear on January 17, 2020, at 10:45 a.m., before the Honorable A. James Craner, Juvenile Division, Courtroom 5, at the Orange County Courthouse, Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806 for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, telephone (407) 836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS

my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 12th day of December, 2019. This summons has been issued at the request of: Jennifer McCarthy, Esq., Florida Bar No.: 0086793, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families 882 S. Kirkman Road, Ste. 200, Orlando, FL 32811, (407) 563-2380 jennifer.mccarthy@myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 03/CRANER. WESTGATE SERVICE CENTER. CASE NO.: DP1460. In the Interest of: C.D. DOB: 04/20/2005, Minor child. NOTICE OF ACTION (TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS). TO: Chaun Devose, Address Unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child(ren) for adoption: C.D., born on 04/20/2005. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to appear on January 17, 2020, at 10:45 a.m., before the Honorable A. James Craner, Juvenile Division, Courtroom 5, at the Orange County Courthouse, Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806 for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, telephone (407) 836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 12th day of December, 2019. This summons has been issued at the request of: Jennifer McCarthy, Esq., Florida Bar No.: 0086793, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families 882 S. Kirkman Road, Ste. 200, Orlando, FL 32811, (407) 563-2380 jennifer.mccarthy@myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/

Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) 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. FLORIDA PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. NOVEMBER 2019 DESCRIPTION, FOUND PROPERTY: Phone 10700 blk of Narcoossee Road Phone 2900 blk of Curry Ford Road Phone 1700 blk of Watauga Avenue Phone 1200 blk of W. South Street Phone w/ Electronic Accessories Wilbe Avenue / W. Washington Street Backpack w/ Phone 400 blk of N. Orange Avenue Phone & Keys 6000 blk of Pershing Avenue Phone E. Pine Street / S. Orange Avenue Bike 4900 blk of Barcelona Street Bike 1300 blk of N. Mills Avenue Bike 9000 blk of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard FOR INFO CALL (407) 246-2445, MONDAY – THRU THURSDAY, 9:00 AM TILL 3PM NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Ramzy Suhweil, of 3510 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32806, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: SOCAL SMOKE SHOP It is the intent of the undersigned to register “SOCAL SMOKE SHOP” with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Dated: 12/18/19 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 8am and RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. Uhaul Ctr Clermont- 13650 Granville Ave- Clermont 1/15/2020 3212 Michael Harrison 1205 Christopher Nichols 2107 George Rodriguez 2016 Lillian Feliciano 3100 Mary Torres 1012 Symphoni Johnson 1004 Azalea Denis 2017 Beverly Watson 1116 Theresa Scarver 1163 Lowell O’Brien 1191 Michael Harrison 2108 Michael

Harrison 2112 Richard Marion Uhaul Ctr Ocoee- 11410 W. Colonial Drive- Ocoee 1/15/2020 1102 Christian Cochran 1643 Seth Collins 2223 Christian Cochran 2356 Edythe Henry 3219 Keesien Yu 3448 Marlene Garcia 1019 Christian Cochran Uhaul Ctr Four Corners- 8546 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy- Kissimmee 1/15/2020 1631-33 Allan Perdomo 1700-02 Joseph Badillo 1504-06 Heather Galati 1518 John Galati Uhaul Stg Haines City- 3307 Hwy 17-92 W- Haines City 1/15/2020 A0143 Cody Cook A0144 Darla Adkins A0058 Herman Lopez F0676 Jonathon Cook G0724 Sophia Sandifort E0515 Jonathon Cook A0004 Tawna Abboud Uhaul Ctr Hunters Creek- 13301 S. Orange Blossom Trail- Orlando 1/15/2020 1621 Angel Otero 2223 Crystal Hughes 2054 Larry Anibal 2335 Carlos Chamorro Morales 1031-50 Sherlette Mattison 1605 Richard Gomez 2215 Joanna Ragland 3021 Timothy Erickson 1034 Steven Freses 3246 Albert Moench 2160 Yonnathan Leon Cedeno Uhaul Stg Gatorland- 14651 Gatorland Dr- Orlando 1/15/2020 554 Roilande Estevez 552 G&L Recycling Corp Gilberto Rdoriguez 524 Jose Mora Sanchez 1072 Noelia Colon 1080 Margarita Kulchar 639 Margarita Kulchar 303 Tirso Monteverde 978 Damaris Rosado 764 Holly Eckenroth 724 Natasha Rookwood 527 Michael Zurita 368 John Eustace 447 Theresa Peterson 445 Nicolle Viera. 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 83-807. 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 Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at times indicated 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! Also visit www.personalministorage.com/Orlando-FL storage-units/ for more info. Michigan Mini- 200 W Michigan St Orlando, FL 32806- at 10:30am: 55 David Tyrone Hill 66 Darlene Mohamud 78 Kenneth Jones Personal Mini Storage Forsyth2875 Forsyth Rd Winter Park FL, 32792- at 10:00 am: 317 Jose Osvaldo Polanco Batista 362 Reynold Xavier King, Jr. 365 Adrian Keith Ellis 232 Angel Luis Alvarez Cotto 442 Kimberly D Sampley Personal Mini Storage West4600 Old Winter Garden Rd

Orlando, FL 32811- at 11:30 am: 15 Clayton Lamar Williams 74 Jahnisha Ingram 196 Regina Stephens Ellis 197 Desiree Jonathan 253 Doreen Franklin 265 Herica Joseph St Fleur 411 Chelsea Simone Bohler 415 Cherron Dushane Patterson 432 Desiree Jonathan 458 Kamesha Michelle McCray 462 Marc Arthur Louis 479 Bettie Mae Doss 487 Duane O’neil Avery 490 Cynthia Pender- Roberts 499 Lashell Jonita Moten 536 Samarys Rivera Pagan 619 Alicia Ann Brown Vikings Personal Mini Storage Lake Fairview- 4252 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32804- at 11:30 am: 0055 Jorge Leon Martinez 0083 Marcus Onesimus Reese 0151 David Landon Smith 0165 Bryan Phillip Parker 0171 Ashly Victoria-Ann Harrison 0186 Robert Travis Crawford 0277 Gabriel Crespo 0293 Damaion Demeterus Williams 0334 Belo Dorvilus 0357 Joseph William Kelley 0482 Kirk Logan Parmer 0622 Oliver Augustus Sallett 0902 Kristian Johan Lodes 0968 Emanuel Montrel Glenn Personal Mini Storage Edgewater- 6325 Edgewater Dr Orlando, FL 32810- at 11:30 am: 0102 Joel David Levan III, 0352 Alphonse Johnson, 0830 Preston Alexander Robinson Jr, 0837 Tyree Deshawn Baker, 0925 Katherine B Owens, 1007 Carcine Jeremy Quick, 1013 Billy Edward Calahan, 1132 Jermaine Demetrius Byrant; American Credit Acceptance, LLC 2005 HD XL883 Sportster 883 VIN 1HD4CAM155K427816, 1227 Carl James Johnson, 1301 Jorge Jordan, 1325 Maribel Mendoza Aviles, 1421 Anthony R Brawner, 1543 Latrice Monika Britton, 1733 Archie Ross III, 2309 Darnell S Pickett 1986 Chevy Camaro VIN 1G1FP87F7GN142947 Personal Mini Storage Forest City Rd- 6550 Forest City Rd Orlando, FL 32810- at 12:00 pm: 1034 Jorge Carrasquillo 1092 Marcus Dewitt Character 2005 Rhonda Lynn Mayland- Briney, 4054 Corey Jo Modd Thorne, 4070 Roland Michael Saldana 4078 Jose Javier Lopez Perez 5051 Florey Delois Scott 5063 Taneshia Lynea Koon 6009 Dream Tyberius Hunter. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Mindful Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following times and locations: January 9th, 2020 12:00 pm at the Mindful Storage facility located at: 900 Cypress Pkwy. Kissimmee, FL. 34759 (321) 732-6032 The personal goods stored therein by the following :#1017- Households, #A109Households, #1035- Households, #1109- Furniture, #1121- Households, #1161- Households, #E211- Boxes, #2151- Households, #2223- Households, #J208-

Households, #2029- Furniture, #2121- Home Goods, #2023Households, #K208- Furniture. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Mindful Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Notice of Public Sale: Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on January 17th, 2019 at 9:00 am, Riker’s Roadside Of Central Florida, INC, 630 E Landstreet Rd, Orlando, FL 32824, will sell the following vehicles and/or vessels. Seller reserves the right to bid. Sold as is, no warranty. Seller guarantees no title, terms cash. Seller reserves the right to refuse any or all bids; 1FALP5840SA126679 1995 FORD 1FT7W2B63FEA59694 2015 FORD 1G1FP21E2KL143358 1989 CHEVROLET 1GNDX03E42D124490 2002 CHEVROLET 1LNLM81WXTY727666 1996 LINCOLN 1N4BL3AP8DC246172 2013 NISSAN 1N6SD16S8SC334397 1995 NISSAN 2C4RDGBG9DR782177 2013 DODGE 2FMDK3G97CBA53794 2012 FORD 3VWD17AJ7GM274461 2016 VOLKSWAGEN 4S2CK58W924325887 2002 ISUZU 5N1AT2MV7GC873617 16 NISSA 5NPE24AF0HH536729 2017 HYUNDAI JH4DC53075S014411 2005 ACURA JM1BK32F281114173 2008 MAZDA JN8AZ1MU0CW103888 2012 NISSAN JTHBK1EG4B2456801 2011 LEXUS KL8CD6S91FC722495 2015 CHEVROLET KM8JU3AC0DU702672 2013 HYUNDAI KM8SC13E84U697022 2004 HYUNDAI KNAFE222X95643359 2009 KIA. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: AATR ORLANDO gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 1/10/2020, 09:00 am at 9712 RECYCLE CENTER RD ORLANDO, FL 32824- 8146, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. AATR ORLANDO reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or

all bids. 5FNRL18824B097711 2004 HONDA 1FMFU17548LA29433 2008 FORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates, 08:00 am at 10850 COSMONAUT BLVD ORLANDO, FL 32824, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. JANUARY 6, 2020 WDBEA30D7LB130209 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ JANUARY 14, 2020 1FMYU02Z47KB69810 2007 FORD JHLRD68515C011077 2005 HONDA WDDSJ4EB0EN040649 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ JANUARY 16, 2020 1B7GE06X8LS695339 1990 DODGE JANUARY 17, 2020 1G8ZP12891Z211913 2001 SATURN JANUARY 18, 2019 1HGCD5538VA142116 1997 HONDA 3VWRZ71K89M145302 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JANUARY 19, 2019 19UUA66236A043830 2006 ACURA 1FAFP35Z44W162642 2004 FORD 1G1AD5F54A7230330 2010 CHEVROLET 5YFBU4EE0DP169875 2013 TOYOTA JTMWF4DV9B5037687 2011 TOYOTA. NOTICE OF SALE The following vehicles will be sold at Public Auction for cash to satisfy lien pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on January 17, 2020 at 9:00 am at Dynamic Towing, 6408 Old Cheney Hwy., Orlando, FL. (407) 273-5880 2005 NISS 5N1BV28U15N125463 2003 BMW WBAEV33453KL85584 2004 BMW WBAEV33414KR27782 2008 FORD 1FTRF12258KB72972 2016 FORD 3FA6P0UU3GR155208 2008 DODG 2B3KA43G48H328343 2003 TOYT 1NXBR32E63Z178481 2003 TOYT 4T1BF28B53U335708 2002 STRN 1G8JU54F62Y516639 2008 VOLK WVWBA71K48W126899 2001 HOND JHLRD18651C051099.

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Employment Admin. Superv. needed for Deliveries Unlimited, Kissimmee, FL to supr. office admin.; coord, sched. daily & weekly routes w cus & drivers schd; Col., eval, & rep admin info; oversees qult. Cont.; Mon. & prep. rep. on trans. costs; conducts exp./rev review; Ensure ship. doc. are prop. maint & filed. Req 2 yrs work exp. as office supv. or manager. F/T mail resume @ 9000 Treasure Trove Ln. # 402, Kissimmee, FL 34747. IT Manager needed for Pegasus, Orlando, FL, Manage office IT proj. exec. to ensure adherence to budg. schedule, & scope. Dev. & sust. office s/ware & h/ware proj. sol. to meet cust. & empl. needs. Monitor or track proj. miles. & deliver. Confer w/proj. personnel to id. & resolve prob. Mang. & opt. tech. res. of existing platf. & interacting w/tech. service partners. Dev. & implmnt. IT long-term strategic plan. Plan. & mang. IT dep., inv. Infras. & sys. Req. BS Comp. Scie. & 2 yrs exp. as IT Manager or IT executive, F/T mail resume @ Claudia at 10747 Rocket Blvd. Orlando, FL 32824 SALES REPRESENTATIVE – Jobsite: Orlando, FL. Selling products and services using solid arguments to prospective clients in the technology and pharmaceutical industry. Travelling will be frequent, to unanticipated worksites, depending on customers and prospects’ locations. Bachelor’s of Arts degree, in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Political Science, or a related field. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Mail resume to: HR, Track Trace RX, at 1601 Park Center Dr, Unit 10, Orlando, FL, 32835.

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