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Readers react to stories in our last issue

musiC 35 Lonesome highway Craig Brown’s musical career is a feel-good story for people who hate feel-good stories

At Altamonte’s Turkish Bar and Grill, kebabs delight

7 This Modern World 7 ICYMI

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News you need to know but may have missed in the past week

9 Snoozing through fascism

Emeril’s Tchoup Chop closes at the end of the year, Soupa Saiyan owner expands into Laotian fare at Sticky Rice, plus more in our weekly food roundup

27 Remix We give the Toronto a Southern twist with a dash of maple-pecan syrup

A slow-motion academic protest of fascism

11 City council smackdown Three city commissioners fight to keep their seats

15 In limbo These Dreamers built their lives in Orlando; now they’re scared of what comes next

35 Picks This Week Great live music rattles Orlando every night

37 This Little Underground Bleached are growing out and blowing up; Grails and Jason Loewenstein back in business; White Sands unearths Levek

29 Recently Reviewed Short takes on restaurants we’ve reviewed recently

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

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On Monday, Oct. 23, we published a blog post regarding a new ordinance regulating various aspects of pedicab transport titled “Former prostitutes banned from operating pedicabs on I-Drive.” I am a pedicab company owner from Orlando, currently operating a fleet of 10 pedicabs. I find the title to this article bizarre. I’m assuming this is click bait, especially considering that on Jan. 1, dozens of pedicab operators are going to be without a way to support themselves and their families. Many provisions in this ordinance are simply gifts to four companies seeking to eliminate all competition by smaller companies and independent operators: Kween Cab, Redi Pedi, OEX and Five Star Pedicab. These companies not only wanted a ban on their competitors, they also requested a cap so that there could be no competition in the future. The cap was not included in the final draft as there was no way to justify it. Companies were excluded from meetings and updates to the proposed ordinance. It was last presented to anyone not in on the secret in October 2016 and looked identical to Chapter 55 in the city of Orlando. One

week prior to the county commissioners meeting, an email started circulating from some pedicab operators that a completely new ordinance had been drawn up, finalized, and put on the agenda for approval. Many operators, including myself, asked on more than one occasion to be kept updated about any actions on this ordinance, but were left out of the process completely and blindsided by the draft proposal. To be clear, I’m OK with regulating pedicabs. I think it’s important and Downtown Orlando has been regulated for almost 10 years with no issues. But Orange County got this one wrong. It just serves the interests of a few companies under the guise of “safety.” The only safety features included in this ordinance are a headlight, taillights and a reflective triangle. There is an interesting story here. David vs Goliath, government overreach, potential collusion etc. It’s unfortunate that the presentation that was selected highlights the most mundane element of background checks to try to sexualize it somehow. Jeremy Martin Rydes Pedicab Company

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Early voting starts in Orlando, UCF president announces retirement, the City Beautiful gets its first poet laureate and other things you may have missed this week. »

Orlando appoints its first poet laureate:

UCF begins search to replace longtime president John Hitt:

The City Beautiful appointed Susan Lilley as Orlando’s first official poet laureate after a regional search. Lilley, a teacher at Trinity Preparatory School and an adjunct professor at Rollins College, is a recipient of the Rita Dove Poetry Award and the Florida Individual Artist Fellowship. As well as being Orlando’s official “storyteller,” Lilley will serve as a representative in the city’s cultural and literary arts scene and present original work at city events.

The University of Central Florida is searching for a new leader after its current president, John C. Hitt, announced he would be retiring in 2018. “I make this decision in good health and of my choosing,” Hitt said in a statement. “The time is right for this decision because I’ve never felt better about UCF. … I am proud of our reputation as one of the biggest and best universities in the country. Through our size and constant pursuit of excellence, UCF changes the lives of our students and our students change the world. Making this decision now provides the best opportunity for our momentum to continue.” UCF officials expect to appoint a full committee to search for Hitt’s replacement by Nov. 15.

Soto urges probe of Whitefish contract with Puerto Rico:

Early voting starts for Orlando City Council elections:

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto is among eight Democratic members of Congress who are urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to investigate a $300 million contract to rebuild Puerto Rico’s entire electrical infrastructure that was given to a twoperson Montana firm with connections to the Donald Trump administration. The Orlando representative wrote the letter to Mary Kendall, deputy inspector general at the department, asking her to probe “any potential impropriety” in awarding the contract to Whitefish Energy. “It is concerning that the arduous task of rebuilding Puerto Rico’s energy grid post Hurricane Maria – the biggest infrastructural rebuild in the United States since Hurricane Katrina – is being contracted to a small, inexperienced firm with ties to the Trump Administration,” Soto says in a statement. On Sunday, Puerto Rico canceled its contract with Whitefish after increasing criticism. You can start voting in Orlando’s municipal elections early today at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office at 119 W. Kaley St. City Commissioners Regina Hill (District 5), Robert Stuart (District 3) and Jim Gray (District 1) are all up for re-election against several challengers. Early voting ends Sunday, Nov. 5. On Election Day, Nov. 7, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For times and polling locations, visit ocfelections.com or call 407-836-2070. mcordeiro@orlandoweekly.com

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Snoozing through FaSciSm A slow-motion academic protest of fascism emerges after Marc Jongen speaks at a Bard College conference By Bay nard Woods

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writer Masha Gessen was standing on the stage at Bard College in New York in front of a sign that read “Crises of Democracy.” It was the name of an Oct. 12-14 conference sponsored by the Hannah Arendt Center there. “I think it’s safe to say that all of us are living in a state of low-level dread, always suspecting that we are missing something of enormous impact while chasing something else of enormous impact,” she said from the podium. With short dark hair, thick glasses and a stylish sports jacket, Gessen resembled the famous portrait of a young Arendt, a legendary political theorist and Holocaust survivor who examined the nature of power and totalitarianism. Gessen compared her experience in President Donald Trump’s America over the last year to that of living under Russian President Vladimir Putin when “the only skill I had really honed for more than 10 years was the skill of protecting the views I already held.” The team behind Democracy in Crisis was invited to provide a breakout session

at the conference and I was hoping to use the event to interview Gessen, who just released The Future Is History: How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia. The book follows seven different characters from the 1980s through the present, weaving narratives of their lives together into a vast tapestry that, among other things, presents the brief rise and swift destruction of gay rights in Russia – a development which caused Gessen, who immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager and returned to Russia as a reporter, to go into exile once again. Among the book’s main characters is Aleksandr Dugin, the far-right ideologue behind Putin’s nationalism – and an influence on former White House chief strategist and Breitbart News chair Steve Bannon, and white supremacist Richard Spencer, who is married to Dugin’s primary English translator. Gessen shows that in 1984, Dugin was in love with Evgenia Dobryanskaya, who later became an activist for LGBT rights. Gessen then follows them, tragically, to the present. I was so wrapped up in the tales of these distant Russian lives that I didn’t pay that much attention to exactly who else was speaking at the conference. So I was taking a quick nap when Marc Jongen, the Dugin of Alternative für Deutschland, the farright German party, was speaking. AfD got more than 12 percent of the vote in the 2017 election and gave Jongen a seat in parliament. At the time, as I see on the video now, things were so quiet and respectful, it seems like I was not the only one snoozing through fascism. But last week, a group of 50 professors and academics wrote a letter to The Chronicle of Higher Education condemning the Hannah Arendt

Center for lending its legitimacy – and the legacy of Arendt – to the extreme and violent positions of Jongen and the AfD. “The AfD subscribes to a nationalist far-right agenda and is closely allied with the violent street movement ‘Pegida’ (“Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the West” ) that attacks refugees, immigrants, and Muslims,” the letter reads. “Jongen is devoted to providing intellectual legitimacy to the AfD’s extreme rhetoric and actions. His philosophical jargon seeks to justify the incitement and violence carried out by Pegida, including the physical blockade of refugee buses, as the expression of a laudable ‘thymos,’ or rage, that has been suppressed by liberalism and multiculturalism.” But to hear Jongen tell it during his speech at Bard, he is oppressed and his free speech is limited in Europe where people show up to protest his talks. “Since I joined the AfD … I made the experience that conferences where I should appear were disturbed, there was a huge protest going on when I should give a talk in Switzerland,” he said, adding, as do his American counterparts, that his opponents were really protesting free speech. He blamed it on the “specter of Hitler” haunting Germany. The controversy over his appearance at a university may cast Jongen as another Richard Spencer or Milo Yiannopoulos in the American mind – but instead of states of emergency and Antifa and alt-right battling in the streets, we now have a polite and archaic battle of academics that is almost reminiscent of the old Partisan Review. There were no chants or signs or attempts to shut him down. And while the questions from the audience expressed a deep sense of disturbance, it was all so quiet that you could sleep through it. Roger Berkowitz, the founder and director of the Arendt Center, has since argued online that it was essential to “include at least one person who represents the idea of an illiberal democracy,” since “[m]ajorities of people in Hungary, Russia, Turkey, and Austria and that large pluralities of people orlandoweekly.com

in France, Germany, and the United States (amongst other countries) are embracing ideas of democratic nationalism and democratic authoritarianism.” It is as if, at a conference 50 years ago, an organizer had invited a Nazi to add balance to Arendt’s critique of totalitarianism. Berkowitz, however, sees parallels between the conference and Arendt’s own struggle to fight fascism while also making a career of discussing it. “Her account of [Holocaust organizer] Adolf Eichmann sought to understand who Eichmann was and what it was that allowed him to actively participate in the killing of millions of Jews,” he wrote in an open letter about the conference. “For many of her readers, this effort to understand Eichmann was a betrayal. They thought he should be simply and categorically condemned as a monster.” But Berkowitz’s Arendt analogy, which employs the same “both sides-ism” that Trump used after Charlottesville, is way off. Inviting a speaker and giving him a platform is not a way of analyzing his ideas. In his defense, Berkowitz cited Arendt wondering “how to write historically about something – totalitarianism – which I did not want to conserve, but on the contrary, felt engaged to destroy.” Gessen’s book, not Jongen’s speech, is the answer. Her account of Dugin – or her previous portrait of Putin, The Man Without a Face – is a far more effective, and Arendtian, way to deal with noxious ideas and the people who espouse them. In The Future Is History, Gessen, who has since written about the slow-motion academic conference version of a protest in the New Yorker, places Dugin in his time, in the world of others, and pits his policies against those harmed by them. That is the true meaning of Arendt’s “plurality of voices” that make up politics, not a false sense of giving all voices an equal weight. @baynardwoods on Twitter baynard@democracyincrisis.com ●

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City CounCil smaCkdown! Three Orlando city commissioners fight to keep their seats and fend off a slew of candidates in a contentious race By Mon ivette Cor d ei r o

f you haven’t been paying attention, next Tuesday is your last chance to vote in the general election for Orlando City Council races. And if you have been paying attention, then you know this melodramatic political tale that one candidate described as “the Jerry Springer” show is finally coming to an end. Orlando Commissioners Jim Gray (District 1), Robert Stuart (District 3) and Regina Hill (District 5) are all up for re-election, and all have a cluster of competitors after their spots (and $58,000 salaries) on the city’s top municipal board. In her first re-election bid, Hill, more than incumbents Stuart or Gray, faces the biggest challenge, going up against six other candidates for the district that goes from Parramore to MetroWest. All three incumbents have received the endorsement blessings of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, but that doesn’t mean this match is over. The good news is that most candidates agree on what should be important to the city: affordable housing, access to transportation, good jobs and public safety, all the more important with the influx of hurricane victims from Puerto Rico. The bad news is that, rather than debating policy, the commission races have turned into disputes over personalities and, at times, petty tit-for-tat disagreements. Ultimately, though, you get the last word, and we’re hoping this voting guide helps you differentiate between the noise and the substance. Early voting started Monday, Oct. 30, and ends Sunday, Nov. 5. The election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Check your registration and voting location at ocfelections. com. Happy voting!

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d5 treasure Chest: (Total funds raised as of Oct. 6, rounded to dollar) regina Hill: $41,885 ericka dunlap: $29,405 Betty Gelzer: $20,739 Sarah elbadri: $8,199 Jibreel Ali: $7,225 Cynthia Harris: $6,257 ondria James: $300

hen she first ran in 2014 as an unknown candidate against a political dynasty, Commissioner Regina Hill’s slogan was about bringing back “power to the people.” Three and a

half years after her surprising upset, Hill wants her constituents to back her new slogan: “The work continues.” “I’ve kept my promises from when I started,” she says. “I don’t want to do anything different. I want to expand on the great work that I’ve done.” Nearly four years after beating the son of former commissioner Daisy Lynum, Hill has a number of accomplishments under her belt, such as engaging more residents in the district; helping to turn the area into an

she says. “Out of all of the people in this race, the only person not chasing a check here is me. For too long, we’ve had people who look like us that are not for us. At the end of the day, the commissioners don’t tell you what’s going on until it’s already said and done. As a voter and resident of District 5, it’s my job to hire and fire the person that represents me.” Most of the smackdown scenes at recent debates have been among Hill, Jibreel Ali and Ericka Dunlap. Ali, a community organizer and former president of the Spring Lake Manor Neighborhood Association, contends that Hill is taking credit for the work on affordable housing done by Lynum and former Orlando City Commissioner Mable Butler, who is Ali’s grandmother. “Affordable housing is a major concern, not only for the people who live here in the district but with the hurricane in Puerto Rico, we’re going to have people com-

that is full of hopelessness and despair and poverty.” Most notably, with the developments of the University of Central Florida-Valencia College campus that will bring 7,700 students to downtown, the Orlando City Soccer stadium and businesses that have popped up in surrounding areas, residents have complained of being pushed out of some of the only neighborhoods they can afford – and as they leave, Parramore is losing its culture. Hill’s proposed solution is to develop mixed-income housing and use land trusts on properties with single-family homes to maintain current property values. “Gentrification is not a dirty word,” Hill said in the debate. “It’s dirty when we do not care for our citizens and residents that are there.” Hill’s answer on gentrification is what pushed Sarah Elbadri, an urban planner who was most recently the executive direc-

From left: District 5 candidates Cynthia Harris, Ericka Dunlap, Regina Hill and Sarah Elbadri at a recent candidate forum. phOtOs by MONiVette COrdeirO

educational hub by supporting Parramore’s new Canvs co-working space and the Creative Village, backing neighborhood revitalization projects from the nonprofit LIFT Orlando near Camping World Stadium; and bringing in several hundred units of affordable housing, including 211 mixed-income units at the Parramore Oaks apartment complex. District 5, which includes Parramore, Callahan, Rock Lake, Ivey Lane and the Mercy Drive Corridor, is mostly made up of African-American residents. Many are proud of where they live, but historical neglect and the effects of decades of racial segregation have left District 5 still reeling from prolonged impoverishment. Hill campaigned on a promise to make that better, and her supporters say she’s done just that. But although she and the other six candidates have put forth similar proposals for the district, she differs substantially with her opponents on one subject: gentrification. “Actually, I don’t find neither one a dirty word,” Hill said during a May debate when asked about gentrification and urban development. “What I find is that we have to be responsible with urban development and gentrification. I mean that I don’t think that any community deserves a community

ing over,” he says. “Long-term, we need to figure out how we can grow in West Orlando and bring people to our community. We also need to make sure we dignify the authors behind that work and make sure the audience knows the difference with taking credit and being a part of it.” The other distinction between Hill and several of the candidates are their reactions to the police response after the shooting of an Orlando police officer. Hill, who was friends with Lt. Debra Clayton, didn’t want to comment on the nine-day manhunt for her alleged killer, Markeith Loyd, through West Orlando that left many residents on edge and concluded with some officers repeatedly kicking and punching a crawling Loyd. In a January interview with WKMG 6, Hill said what she saw was “not brutality.” “Right now, I am still grieving the loss of my dear sister, Debra Clayton, that was murdered – not even just murdered, assassinated – shot nine times,” Hill says. “I think the major focus should be on the family that’s grieving the loss of a mother, wife, sister, a humble servant and the family of Sade Dixon [Loyd is also accused of killing Dixon].”

tor of the SoDo Main Street program, to throw her hat in the ring. “Our incumbent said gentrification wasn’t a dirty word, and yeah, textbook definition of gentrification, no,” she says. “But the connotations of it, and the real consequence of it, are a huge issue.” Elbadri, who helped start the Juice Bike Share program in Orlando, thinks the key is in a comprehensive affordable housing strategy and a dedicated budget for the Lynx transportation system. “It’s happening because downtown is growing,” she says. “We need to figure out how that affects economic development and economic opportunity and how do we drive better-paying jobs into our cities and how do we shape that with government. We have a lot of power, especially in the communities that are the fastest changing, because we own a lot of that property as a city.” Cynthia Harris, a self-employed community activist often present at Orlando City Hall meetings, says she wants to change the relationship between the District 5 commissioner and constituents. During city meetings, Harris and Hill have gotten into heated debates, and the current race has focused on personal attacks. “It’s been like Jerry Springer unleashed,” orlandoweekly.com

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Most of Hill’s competitors called it excessive force and are calling for more accountability for police, including increased use of body cameras and more people from District 5 on the Citizens’ Police Review Board and other municipal bodies. Hill has also been through a hell of a few years – aside from Clayton’s death, her 24-year-old daughter Arvonni DeBose died, leaving her to raise a grandson. Hill, who used her checkered past to connect with many disenfranchised residents during her first election, attributed her incoherent speech in an online video to the losses she suffered. The video resurfaced in the last debate in October, though it was quickly shut down by Hill, who said she “doesn’t even see the haters” as she fights for her district. Dunlap, a former Miss America pageant queen and public relations professional campaigning on a message of diversity and inclusion, says commissioners should be held up to a higher standard. “It is an honor to be able to receive the trust of people who live in an area you are deeply connected to you,” Dunlap says. “I think that’s a respectable position who should be for a person respectful and respect-worthy. We all go through challenges – two years ago, my fiancé committed suicide and my brother died six months ago. … Life is not easy, but it’s easy to be rebellious. It’s difficult to follow the straight and narrow path that allows you to focus on your goals as opposed to distractions.” To her critics, Hill says she’s not a rubber-stamp for Dyer’s proposals and it’s fair to attack her – just don’t dispute the work. “I love District 5,” she says. “I love this city. Wherever there’s work to be done, I’m always available somewhere working. No one works harder than me. I’m passionate. I don’t take this job lightly.” (Candidates Ondria James and Betty Gelzer did not respond to a request for comment.)

Robert Stuart (left) and Azima Azam face off in District 5.

Southeast Orlando district should continue with him as its representative. “While not perfect, I think what the market is telling us is they like the lifestyle of the last five years,” he says. “Except for a couple months, the district has been No. 1 in the building permits that come out of our area. Look at the results – I’m not trying to take credit for all of it, but we have led the city in new home growth, new job creation, now we’re adding parks and bike trails. People like what they see. It’s evidenced by the fact that they’re moving to the area. Let’s keep the momentum going.” Gray, president of the commercial realestate firm GrayPointe Capital, has been in office since 2012. While his opponents say he’s allowed developers to sprawl as far as they want, Gray says he’s kept growth in check by requiring developers to reserve land for parks and schools to keep up with the new residents and adding more police officers for the district in the budget. But Tom Keen, an aerospace simulation businessman who is one of Gray’s opponents, says little affordable housing and standstill traffic congestion are among the district’s worst problems. To the first point, Gray says affordable housing is something local officials have to work on in the future, especially with the Puerto Rican evacuees expected to relocate to Orlando. Gray has argued the city is already expanding Narcoossee Road from four to six lanes to help with traffic and that the market wouldn’t support more buses in the Lake Nona area. “I think public transportation has to be part of the solution,” Keen says. “Giving permanent funding to Lynx would be a good step forward and including more routes so folks can take advantage. We don’t need to wait for market conditions. We need to be thinking ahead and putting those things into place.” Sunshine Grund, an environmentalist

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d1 treasure Chest: (Total funds raised as of Oct. 6, rounded to dollar) Jim Gray: $52,150 tom Keen: $25,000 Sunshine Grund: $1,194 (self-loan)

eing the city’s fastest-growing region is both a blessing and a curse for Lake Nona in District 1. It’s led to ventures like the Medical City and the Orlando City Soccer training facility – but that growth has also contributed to pissed residents stuck in the perpetually clogged traffic veins called State Road 417 and Narcoossee Road. Commissioner Jim Gray, though, says the

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who ran for Orlando mayor in 2015, says whomever wins for commissioner should focus on preserving the green space left in the district, particularly wetlands. Grund refuses to accept donations. “My vision is to have a safe, smart and sustainable community that’s a great place for people to live, work and play with great green spaces and great parks,” she says. “We haven’t had smart growth.” A last-minute controversy engulfed the race after a debate where candidates were asked whether they agreed with Dyer’s decision to remove a Confederate statue from Lake Eola Park. Gray says he opposed the decision because he felt there needed to be more discussion – out of the 150 people who showed up to City Hall that day, half felt the statue was offensive, while others said the statue was part of their heritage. Keen, though, says he agreed with Dyer because a shameful symbol could discourage potential employers – Orlando should “be a modern city, not some town from the past.” Gray says his viewpoint hasn’t changed in spite of the national controversy surrounding Confederate statues. “Had there been a vote, I would have voted no and said let’s talk about it some more,” he says. “We could maybe explore a solution somewhere in the middle that would have worked for both sides. … The mayor and I may have different political parties [Gray is a Republican] but he’s shown confidence in my ability to run my district.”

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d3 treasure Chest: (Total funds raised as of Oct. 6, rounded to dollar) robert Stuart: $145,645 Asima Azam: $103,486

ommissioner Robert Stuart’s reelection to a fourth term has become the most expensive city race this

cycle – and is in the running for most contentious. Stuart, who also serves as the executive director of the Christian Service Center, was first elected in 2006 to represent College Park and Orlando’s northern neighborhoods and has been sent back by voters twice. But his challenger, Asima Azam, a local real-estate attorney who has served on several boards, says he doesn’t have much to show for being in office more than a decade. If elected, Azam would be Orlando’s first Muslim-American city commissioner. “I feel like Commissioner Stuart sees his position as a figurehead,” Azam says. “Commissioners should take active leadership roles and champion policy initiatives – how are we going to bring car crime down, increase affordable hosing, fix traffic congestion, help small businesses? I want to be the type of leader who has measurable positive impact and can point to things you’ve accomplished.” Orlando Weekly reached out to Commissioner Stuart multiple times but did not hear back by press time. On his website, Stuart includes among his accomplishments “Operation Lock It Up,” where police officers proactively check for unlocked vehicles, and bringing the Main Street America program to Orlando. “I will continue to fight to keep our streets and our neighborhoods safe while respecting and proudly championing the diversity of our citizens,” Stuart says in a statement on his website. “I will remain tireless in constituent services and response, providing you and our neighbors with real time information and answers to your questions and concerns. I hope over our years of friendship and work together I have proven to be someone you can trust and depend upon.” Stuart and Azam have gone at each other for months. First, it was Stuart, whose campaign commissioned a telephone poll asking about Azam’s religion, though Stuart insisted the question was not framed negatively. Then Stuart’s son filed a complaint with the state against Azam for lacking required disclaimers on her yard signs. Azam responded by calling out the commissioner’s campaign for sponsoring a Princeton Elementary PTA event where students were given T-shirts with “Vote Robert Stuart” printed on them. Azam says if she’s elected, she would focus on supporting local businesses, developing strategies for transportation and promoting smart growth in around existing neighborhoods that lets their culture thrive. “I think I represent where this community is going, as opposed to where it was,” she says. “I’m not running as a Muslim candidate or a Pakistani candidate, but I’m proud of my heritage, very proud of how hardworking my family is and proud to call Orlando home.” mcordeiro@orlandoweekly.com

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hen it comes to immigrants, Barack Obama’s legacy will always be mixed. On the one hand, more than 2.5 million people were deported during his administration – more than any of his predecessors – enough for immigration advocates to dub him the “Deporter in Chief.” On the other, he advocated for comprehensive immigration reform, which died in Congress in 2013. And he also offered undocumented youth hope, in the form of an executive order: the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. On June 15, 2012, from behind a podium in the White House Rose Garden, Obama announced

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that the new federal program would grant those brought to the U.S. illegally as children the right to live, study and work via a two-year renewable permit. “These are young people who study in our schools, they play in our neighborhoods, they’re friends with our kids, they pledge allegiance to our flag,” he said. “They are Americans in their heart, in their minds, in every single way but one: on paper.” But to apply for the temporary residency grant, there were rules: applicants had to be under age 31 prior to the DACA announcement; they must have been younger than 16 prior to their arrival in the U.S.; they were required to be in school or have the equivalent of a high school diploma; and they couldn’t have been previously convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Since then, almost 800,000 of the nation’s more than 1.1 million eligible immigrants were granted their permits – approximately 33,000 of whom reside in Florida, which boasts the country’s fourth highest rate of recipients. Those protected by DACA came to be known as “Dreamers,” named after failed legislation in Congress. For those who’d lived in the nation’s shadow, the new policy was a sort of renaissance. Everyday necessities, whether that be getting a driver’s license or qualifying for student loans, were at last within reach. It wouldn’t last. Enter the Trump administration. On Sept. 5, a seemingly gleeful Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump administration’s decision to end the DACA program, giving Congress until March 5 to figure out what to do with the Dreamers. The announcement was enough to unleash fear and anger throughout the

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country’s young unauthorized population. While immigration hardliners were ecstatic, immigrant youths took to soapboxes of all kinds, from the steps in front of Orlando City Hall to the streets of Washington, D.C. No matter how loud their voices have been, though, their futures have never been more uncertain. We asked some local DACA recipients to tell us about their lives, how they feel when faced with anti-immigrant sentiment and what being American means to them.

These Dreamers built their lives in Orlando. Now they’re scared of what comes next.

keVin orTiZ There were as many as 20 of them that night in the Arizona desert, traveling in near silence. It was early December 2003, and though the days had been hot and dry, nights were bitter cold. Led by smugglers called coyotes, they carried gallons of water and what few belongings they could tote

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from one life to the next. It was almost the last leg of a two-day trek from America’s southern border to Tucson, and 12-yearold Kevin Ortiz ached with exhaustion. He wanted to stop, but his mother pulled him along. He still remembers how dark the desert was when the clouds would blot out the moon, and how it looked as if the sun were about to rise every time the moon would shine across the arid nothingness. He carries that memory, treasuring it in a way. “I knew from the start that I didn’t have the legal right to be in this country,” Ortiz says. “My parents were always like, ‘Kevin, no one needs to know that you are undocumented. Not even Mexicans, don’t tell them.’ … We knew it was no one else’s business and we tried to keep it that way for the longest time.” Ortiz, now a 26-year-old finance major

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and senior at the University of Central Florida, has lived in the United States for more than half his life. But like many undocumented immigrants, after graduating from Colonial High School in 2008, Ortiz was forced into obscurity as he worked in the restaurant and catering industry, saving money and holding out for the opportunities he hoped would come. They did, temporarily. In February 2013, six months after the DACA program began accepting applications, Ortiz applied, receiving the two-year permit by late November of that same year. It was a springboard to success, Ortiz says. He was able to use more than $20,000 in savings toward an education on top of qualifying for in-state tuition. Soon after, he enrolled at Valencia College, where he would earn perfect marks before transferring to UCF on a scholarship through the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando in fall 2015. But this period of opportunity for undocumented youth wouldn’t last – and Ortiz could see it coming as the 2016 presidential election’s anti-immigration rhetoric blazed. Though he has continually renewed his DACA permit (most recently this past July), Ortiz went as far as to cancel an upcoming study abroad trip in France prior to the spring 2017 semester, due to concerns over his ability to re-enter the country. The decision forced him to change his minor from international business to Latin American studies, which he considers a pivotal moment for both his life and career. “It changed my plans. It changed my dreams,” Ortiz says. “I’ve always had this feeling that there’s a glass ceiling for me, because there’s a lot of things I can’t do. And when [the Trump administration] tells me that I’m not welcome here, that they’re trying to play political games with

our status, trying to build a wall, using the Dreamers as bait, it’s very disheartening.” He says he’s played “the good immigrant game,” but it wasn’t enough. Ortiz is set to work legally until July 2019. But the present situation still presents a logistical limbo: Following Ortiz’s graduation in December, how will he explain to a potential employer that he’s only able to work for less than two years? How will he qualify for student loans if he decides to pursue his master’s degree? If DACA dies, how will it affect the life he’s built? And, with a younger sister who’s also a DACA recipient and an older brother who’s not, how will it affect his loved ones? “Will the U.S. government begin looking for me? Will they come to my house?” Ortiz asks. “Will they look for my family?” He’s also worried for his fellow DACA recipients at the university, where he heads the Dreamers at UCF group, and for whom he’s acted as a lifeline for those worried about their futures. It’s the inspiration behind his activism. It’s why he wants to continue his higher education, and why he wants other young undocumented immigrants to do the same. “My call for them is to never give up and to continue fighting for a higher education, because they will never take that away from you,” Ortiz says. “They might take DACA away from you. They might take your parents away from you. They might take your family away from you. But they can never take away your education, so fight for it.” Sandra Villa-lomeli By the time Sandra Villa-Lomeli was midway through her junior year of high school, in early 2013, the realization sank in: As an American – one of the more than 1,400 teenagers roaming the halls of Belleview High School in Ocala – her future was much more uncertain than her peers. “I saw everyone applying for college, applying for scholarships, and then that’s when it hit me that I’m undocumented and I can’t do the same thing,” Villa-Lomeli says. Her instinct was to let her mind gloss over – to give up. With a sigh, she recalls how there was a point where she even considered leaving high school. That was the first time Villa-Lomeli felt her future closing in around her. There was a teacher who knew about her undocumented status, however: Darin Nine, the culinary arts instructor. He first learned about Villa-Lomeli’s situation while giving a lesson on how to fill out job applications, when she asked him what to write down if she didn’t have a social security number. She went on to tell him about how she had been in the U.S. since the age of 8, and how her parents originally came CONTINUED ON PaGe 18

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from Mexico on a work visa and never left. Throughout her high school career, he would continue to be Villa-Lomeli’s voice of reason, reaffirming that she belonged in the U.S. and that her education would matter in the end. He was also the one who introduced her to DACA: “This is your opportunity,” Mr. Nine told her. “Apply for it then we can go from there.” Within three months, Villa-Lomeli received her permit. Much more, it was her lifeline to a future with potential. Today, Villa-Lomeli is 21 years old and finishing up her second year at the College of Central Florida, where she studies human services. She hopes to transfer to UCF to finish her bachelor’s degree next fall. She’s a bartender and server at a local hotel. She pays for her own education out of pocket. But what Villa-Lomeli has built for herself is in jeopardy if Congress doesn’t reach a DACA solution by March 5. “I’m motivated, I want to keep going with my education,” Villa-Lomeli says. “And then I’m like: oh, wait. I’ll be losing my DACA in a year. Like, what am I going to do?” This wouldn’t be the first time VillaLomeli had slipped back into the purgatory of being an unauthorized immigrant. While applying to renew her DACA permit last year, she sent her application materials in late, forcing her to live without a permit for a little over a month. That meant she lost her driver’s license and had to quit her job as a server so she could work part-time under the table, for cash, sweating it out on a construction site while doing handiwork like framing homes and replacing siding. There were days when she would cry over stress, Villa-Lomeli says. She remembers thinking: Is this what her life will be like if the government decides to do away with DACA? “And sure enough, like a year later,” she says. Undocumented immigrants are more than just pieces of paper, Villa-Lomeli says, more than a political football. “I’m not just sitting down, doing nothing, like most people would assume. I want to be able to continue my education and be someone,” she says. “When they say [DACA recipients] live off the government, that we’re taking away Americans’ chance to get a college education because they’re giving it to us – that really upsets me.” She wonders what would become of her and her family if the government were to take advantage of the personal information she’s provided for the program and deport them. Since Villa-Lomeli and her younger brothers, one of whom is also a Dreamer and the other a U.S. citizen, are the only legal residents in the immediate family, she worries about everyday things like who

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would be there to drive her parents from place to place when needed, and who could translate for them on a regular basis, as Villa-Lomeli has for most of their American lives. They don’t come from a rich background, her father sometimes tells her, and the only thing he’ll leave them once he’s gone is their education and the opportunities he did his best to provide. Thirteen years ago, before Villa-Lomeli could speak a word of English, that was why they moved to the U.S. She still remembers that first morning as an American, when she woke up to the sun shining through the window blinds, beside her brother on a waterbed in Los Angeles, only a day after crossing by car from Tijuana. That morning, she asked a question that still resonates: “Is this really how it is in America?” erika rolle March 9, 2018. That’s the date that keeps Erika Rolle up at night. It eats at her, both the knowing and not knowing of what’s to come. It’s as if her livelihood has an expiration date. There aren’t any loopholes; she’s checked, asking advice of everyone from friends to activists to lawyers. They’ve all said the same thing, too: There’s nothing that can be done, not now, maybe never. Four days after the Trump administration’s deadline, Rolle’s DACA permit expires. “For the past four years, it felt like the sun was shining on me because I didn’t have to live in the shadows anymore,” Rolle says. “I didn’t have to explain to my friends why I was like 22 and I still couldn’t drive, or why I didn’t have a job or anything like that. I can finally go to school, drive myself to work, all those different things. Them taking that away, it’s brought a lot of anxiety.” Rolle didn’t even know she was born in the Bahamas until she was 7 years old, when she looked at her birth certificate for the first time after learning how to read. The 25-year-old has been in the U.S. for more than 24 years of her life. She didn’t understand what it meant to be undoc-

umented until her high school advisers started prepping Rolle and her classmates for college financial-aid applications. Because she attended MAST Academy in Miami, a college prep school, it was mandatory to apply for college before graduation. So Rolle did, and was accepted into MiamiDade College’s honors program. Ecstatic, she spoke with a college adviser about qualifying for in-state tuition. That’s where the hang-ups began. “I had absolutely no way of proving my in-state, even though I’ve even been to daycare in Florida,” Rolle says. “I was forced [to qualify for] out-of-state, and I had no way of paying out-of-state fees, and I didn’t want to work without an actual permit.” She had no choice but to put college on hold. In summer 2012, a silver lining appeared with the rollout of DACA. Though Rolle knew the program wouldn’t be permanent, it was enough to instill hope. Rolle says she couldn’t help but burst into tears when she heard the news. By April 2014, her status as a Dreamer was official. Right away, she registered for classes at Palm Beach State College, even landing a scholarship that covered half the cost, and later transferred to UCF, where she’s currently earning her bachelor’s degree with a major in integrated business. “It’s kind of been downhill from there, right up until Trump said, ‘Yeah, we’re going to rescind [DACA] in March,’” Rolle says. “So now I feel like I’m going back to where I was when I graduated high school. I’m back in the limbo.” When she caught word of Sessions’ announcement, it felt like a rock hit the bottom of her stomach. Why set the deadline in the middle of the school year? Why make such a rash decision? Why try to frame someone who’s earning an education as a criminal or a burden to society? Why be so cruel? Fortunately, Rolle’s education won’t be affected since she’s attending school on a Dream.us scholarship. But that doesn’t account for other costs like transportation, housing and food – and what she’s supposed to tell her new boss about her work eligibility. In the meantime, to prep for the worst, Rolle says she’s saving her money. She’s the first to admit that being deported back to the Bahamas wouldn’t be the worst thing, seeing as to how she still has family there. As the only undocumented immigrant in her immediate family, Rolle says she’s more worried about her fellow DACA recipients, including those she’s met the Dreamers at UCF group. “They’re being sent back to somewhere they know nothing about,” she says. “They don’t know the culture. I don’t even know my birth country’s national anthem.” Rolle’s voice slows down. “There, I would be an outsider.” feedback@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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ime as Landscape, currently on view at the tion’s archive, and its ambitious mission of “increasing Cornell Fine Arts Museum and the Alfond knowledge.” The artist processed this deluge of Inn in Winter Park, ruminates on the scale information by creating Grosse Fatigue. From the perof life and human action in relation to time and spective of a frenetic screen capture of a computer geological change. Considering the incomprehensible desktop, the 13-minute video juxtaposes footage of the coalescences of cosmological, geological and human Smithsonian’s collection with a voice-over narrating a scales of time, the exhibition, curated by Amy Galpin constructed creation myth, culling elements from reliand Abigail Ross Goodman, features works by art- gious, historic and scientific understandings of human ists who share in their practice an awareness of, and origins, making apparent tensions between humanity’s keen interest in, the infinities existing in microcosm observed knowledge of the world and our attempts to and macrocosm in our universe. The exhibition is narrativize such. Tomás Saraceno’s Cloud Cities: Nebulous Thresholds, punctuated with selections from the Smith Watchkey Collection, juxtaposing the extraordinary wonder of a site-specific sculpture commissioned as the newest the observed world with the quotidian measure of addition to the Alfond Collection of Contemporary time at a human scale. Considering parallels in fields of Art, represents a utopian narrativization of the future scientific and artistic observation, *Time as Landscape of human existence. The sculpture appears to float offers time to critically reflect on the possibilities and weightlessly from the glass, domed ceiling of the limitations of our modes of understanding the intrica- Alfond Inn, casting iridescent, cotton-candy-colored light in the space. Part of a larger body of work of cies of our world. Florida Prize in Contemporary Art nominee, Rollins sculptural manifestations of Saraceno’s vision of modCollege professor and Orlando resident Dawn Roe’s ular, sustainable dwellings for a humanity of the future, contribution to the show, a small cyanotype created Cloud Cities envisions a utopia built out of a greater during a recent residency in Portbou, Spain, titled awareness of the connectivity between humans and Cloth Left 2 Days at Cemeterio de Portbou, acts as the environment. Another work of Saraceno’s in the exhibition, a record of time and physical contact between an descriptively titled Hybrid experienced reality and its mediDark Semi-Social Semi-Social ated representation. An alternative Semi-Social Semi-Social Semiphotographic process using photoTIME AS LANDSCAPE: Social Cluster Alderamin Built sensitive chemicals and exposure to INQUIRIES OF ART AND By: a Solo Cyrtophora Citricola light, the cyanotype process was first SCIENCE – Four Weeks, a Solo Cyrtophora introduced by an astronomer in an through Dec. 31 Citricola Juvenile – Two Weeks, attempt to reproduce his handwritCornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins a Duet of Cyrtophora Citricola ten notes, and was used well into College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park Juveniles – Two Weeks, a the 20th century as a low-cost meth407-646-2526 Quartet Cyrtophora Juveniles – od of graphic reproduction. In the cfam.rollins.edu One week, A Solo Cyrtophora case of Roe’s experimentations with free Citricola – One Week, rotated cyanotype, her focus is on record90 degrees (pictured at left) ing perceived moments, rather than documenting or reproducing an image of a read- looks to the architectural ingenuity of spider webs in ily identifiable subject or signifier. In Roe’s piece, the the artist’s examination of the structures that create relationship between time and human perceptions of a foundation for our existence in the universe. The the landscape is elegantly visualized in shades of blue. sculpture, part of a series titled “Hybrid Webs,” is a Rosa Barba’s The Color Out of Space, a video with a web woven by spiders in Saraceno’s care, displayed in sculptural installation component, similarly meditates a clear, suspended cube. To create these sculptures, on the material qualities of perception. A video com- Saraceno adjusts the orientation of the structures prised of images of space is projected through multiple housing the spiders as they weave, and records these panes of colored glass, interrupting the traditional adjustments as well as information about the spider viewing experience and facilitating a consideration of collaborators in the titles of the finished sculptures. celestial bodies and our mediated perceptive experi- The artist describes their poetic quality on his website: ences of such. With an artistic practice rooted in an “as cosmic dust deposits on the webs, intricate filainterest in the physical properties of cinema, particu- ments allude to dwarf and spiral galaxies, nebulae and larly celluloid film and the machinations of projection, quasars. Spiders spin tiny Universes.” Artistic and scientific observation are both discithe Berlin-based artist collaborated with scientists at the Hirsch Observatory at Rensselaer Polytechnic plines which seek a greater understanding of our place in the universe as humans. The artists represented in Institute to create the work. Camille Henrot’s Grosse Fatigue, another inter- Time as Landscape are particularly attuned to the rigdisciplinary, artistic and scientific collaboration, was ors of their specific processes, as well as the geological created as a part of the Smithsonian Artist Research and temporal venues in which these processes exist; Fellowship program. The video is another reflection they record and organize the material presence of the on the human endeavor to record and make meaning natural world, they examine the effects of mediated of our experience of the world. During her time at the experience, they expose the futility of organizing the Smithsonian, Henrot became overwhelmed by the infinite, and they imagine how utopia could be built. vast amount of information held within the instituarts@orlandoweekly.com

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Halloween has come and gone,

and during this year’s extended spooky season I explored well over a dozen different haunted houses, terror trails, and other scary attractions. And while I was amused, startled, or even disgusted (in a good way) by my adventures, none truly disturbed me … until now. A Study of Dreams, my final adventure of the Halloween season, was an adults-only interactive experiment that didn’t simply strain my comfort zone to the breaking point – it sent me home with wet pants. A Study of Dreams, which concluded its sold-out limited run last weekend, was the latest immersive role-playing experience from Pseudonym Productions, who previously presented The Republic, When Shadows Fall and last Halloween’s Catharsis. Creators Ricky Brigante and Sarah Elger applied the lessons they learned from their prior efforts to A Study of Dreams, creating a more personal and accessible offering. “We wanted to continue the same level of unique interactivity and engagement that simply cannot be found with any other experience in Orlando,” Elger told me afterwards, “while simultaneously breaking boundaries and taking people out of their comfort zones to see how far they are willing to push themselves for selfdiscovery and acceptance, masked under the guise of entertainment.” To that end, their latest show dispensed with the elaborate pseudo-Platonic backstory that underpinned their earlier shows, in favor of a new storyline inspired by Dr. Frederik van Eeden, a real-life contemporary of Freud who coined the term “lucid dreaming.” Pseudonym also abandoned the humid industrial warehouses they formerly occupied, and instead set up shop inside an undisclosed Thornton Park residence, which was transformed with black

Pseudonym’s latest interactive production, A Study of Dreams, was a visceral experience that left me shaking. sheets and fog machines into a low-tech limbo. After signing a legal release and learning the emergency “safe word,” players were shuttled to the venue blindfolded and fed a foul-tasting “tincture” before being led into the “dream realm,” where a series of scripted scenes played out around them in a lounge-like environment. Most of my 90-plus-minute visit was spent sucking back baby bottles of beer fed to me by Tabitha (Elger), the sardonic bartender who knows everyone’s secrets. “Last year we also discovered we love running a bar,” explains Brigante. “Especially during Catharsis we found the themed bar environment, rich with story and character, was an opportunity for us to endlessly play with our guests and entice them to play back.” While imbibing, I interacted with Dr. van Eeden himself (Sam Matuszek), as well as Daniel (Robert Cunha), the doctor’s eager acolyte, and Daniel’s anxious wife, Olivia (Hillary Shurtleff ), whose dreams are haunted by a tattooed siren known as Isabelle (Marlee Johnson). During my time in the bar, I bantered with performers and fellow patrons about free will and infidelity; witnessed an impromptu trepanation; and helped our guide, Limbo (Leo Uhakheme), make a fatal decision during the finale. But while I enjoyed the performances in the main room, especially from the fearless female cast members, it wasn’t until I was sum-

moned into the side rooms that I realized how far Pseudonym was willing to push the interactive envelope. Each player was presented a choice of paths during the evening; I chose to follow Isabelle down the more “depraved” route, and got more than I bargained for in a pair of intense, intimate encounters that broke through my usual bubble of critical detachment. In the first room, a masked masturbator made me examine his scrapbook of gory pornography, where I found my own face inserted among the stomach-churning snapshots. In the second, I was asked to strip to my underwear and sit inside a running shower while a half-naked woman writhed against me, with others watching us. As invasive as these interludes were, Brigante insisted that “we don’t include anything ‘extreme’ simply for shock value. It’s all driven by the story we are telling and the themes we are trying to convey.” I can’t say that the experience taught me “to live your life to its fullest and not be hindered by who you think you should be,” which Elger said is the company’s core objective. But it was, as Brigante said, an “entirely memorable visceral experience” that left me shaken and soaking, something no other similar attraction can claim. The experiment has ended for now, but Elger and Brigante are actively seeking investors for a permanent location, and plan to produce more small pop-up experiences until then. Like their previous productions, A Study of Dreams suffered from some logistical and logical flaws, but Pseudonym’s willingness to explore the extremes of interactive entertainment has attracted a loyal following. Personally, I’m willing to take another dive into whatever Pseudonym dreams up next … but I’ll be packing a change of dry clothes. skubersky@orlandoweekly.com

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oPenInGS: As a result of a $250,000 grant from the USDA, the city will launch the Parramore Farmers Market Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orlando City Soccer Stadium beginning Jan. 6 … Look for the District Gastro Bar and Social Eating House to open on West Church Street in the Parramore District next spring … Kelly’s Homemade ice Cream on South Fern Creek Avenue has opened … Sticky rice, from Soupa Saiyan owner Marshall Phanthachit, will open later this month in the old Pho 407 space on East Colonial Drive. The restaurant will specialize in Laotian fare … Taiwanese bubble tea chain ViVi Bubble Tea will open on East Colonial Drive near Chuan Lu Garden by the end of the year … Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders is now open at the Shoppes at Lake Mary. CloSInGS: Tchoup Chop, the Emeril Lagassebranded restaurant near Universal Orlando, will close at the end of the year … Douce France Bakery in Winter Garden has shut down their retail operation to focus on wholesale business.

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You shouldn’t fail to order the lavas ($3.99), then dip shreds from the hot-air balloon of sesame-flecked bread into hummus baked with butter ($7.99) and topped with cheese (99 cents extra). It’s a curious At this Altamonte restaurant, Turkish kebabs delight “house specialty,” this baked hummus, one that didn’t exactly blow us away, yet that By Faiyaz Kara didn’t stop us from scooping every last bit idway through gorging on a er was seated eating dinner with another of it. meat-filled mixed grill platter, we server. In no great hurry, she greeted us, Chances are you’ll come away from your stopped to applaud the Turkish grabbed some menus, dropped one on meal stuffed to the proverbial hilt, but Bar and Grill’s eye-rollingly good doner the floor and left it there, then led us shunning an order of kunefe ($9.99), the meat. Our server, hearing us heap praise on through the spacious dining room, where pastry fashioned from phyllo threads, soft the shaved kebab, proudly proclaimed that more than a few burnt-out bulbs caught white cheese and syrup, would be a shame. the 70/30 lamb-beef mix was made on the our eyes. A pre-meal order of Turkish tea The TVs in the restaurant air what appear premises, and not shaved from a fat-heavy ($1.50) wasn’t served with sugar cubes (as to be tourist board vids of Turkey, and, pre-bought cone of mystery protein. This is traditional), and when we ordered an at one point, there’s a clip of someone doner was legit, and quit it we couldn’t, as appetizer of stuffed grape leaves ($9.99), making the popular dessert from scratch. were other meats in the customized plat- we were told they If that isn’t enticing ter ($46.97) – namely boldly spiced ground were out of the staple enough to place an TurKiSH Bar aND GriLL lamb adana, perfectly charred lamb chops meze. Not a great iniorder, know that, by 260 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs and succulent chicken shish. Only dryish tial impression, but my estimation, it’s the 407-869-5555 cubes of beef shish had us showing a modi- Aykin et al did come best kunefe in town, turkishbarandgrill.com cum of restraint, but then mounds of rice correct, first with an thanks to a crust $$$ and bulgur, pickled cabbage and onions, order of spinach and that’s buttery and and a bottom layer of bread soaked in meat feta pide ($14.99) – as delicately charred. juice effectively held our attentions. This doughy and delectable a flatbread as you Honestly, neither my dining comrade nor I was Turkish cuisine grilled down to its very ever will eat – then with a serving of stuffed thought we’d be able to eat more than a bite essence, and owner Yalcin Aykin’s from- white cabbage ($14.99). Braced with mint, of it (like most dishes here it, too, is filling), scratch doner buoyed our spirits. Which parsley, garlic and sweet peppers, the two but leaving any of it on the plate was not an was a good thing because, frankly, our spir- corpulent rolls filled with ground beef and option. While our visit may have gotten off its needed a little reassurance. rice quickly erased any lingering thoughts on the wrong foot, we sure as hell left with When we entered the restaurant shortly of, what were they again? Oh, stuffed grape a spring in our step. after 7 p.m. on a weekday night, our serv- leaves. fkara@orlandoweekly.com

eVenTS: On Thursday, Nov. 2, 50 percent of every sale at Chipotle Mexican Grill will benefit Special Olympics Florida … Chef Brandon McGlamery and the Park Lights Hospitality Group host the Fall Fest & Hurricane relief Luncheon for Zenn Naturals at Luke’s Kitchen & Bar from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Chefs from Smiling Bison and 1921 will also take part. A minimum donation of $50 is suggested, which includes two complimentary drink tickets … Meet Orlando’s finest mixologists at Eden Bar’s annual Elixir Mixer Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Cost is $20 … Dining to Heal, a fourcourse meal to benefit RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network) takes place Friday, Nov. 3, at DoveCote Brasserie. Cost is $140.

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neWS: Circo Orlando, the fancy retractableroofed restaurant anchoring Josh Wallack’s Hollywood Plaza project, will not tower over I-Drive as previously reported. The cancellation was a result of recent financial troubles the Maccioni Restaurant Group (who own NYC’s Le Cirque and who have a hand in Circo Orlando) are experiencing. No word yet on what restaurant will replace Circo atop Hollywood Plaza. Got restaurant dish? Send tips to dining@orlandoweekly.com

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The ToronTo CoCkTail By Jessica Bryce young

rinks named after places are a fairly large subset of the classic cocktail repertoire. There’s the Manhattan, of course; plus the Moscow Mule, the Singapore Sling, the Cuba Libre – even the Boulevardier implies a certain sense of place. But bibulous geographers are everywhere, and there are plenty of place-named cocktails you may never have heard of – like the Toronto. I certainly hadn’t. I’ve never seen it on a bar menu, but I ran across it while researching an earlier column on how to soften up Fernet-Branca for the amaro novice, and made a mental note. Then, when I noticed

that Cynar had become easily available again (they’re stocking it at both Orlando Total Wine stores), it seemed a bitters-forward drink was in the cards for November. This Remix is a softer, more Southern Toronto, however – Cynar is iteslf less startling than Fernet-Branca, and I substituted bourbon for the rye. (I used Coopers’ Craft, a new bourbon from Brown-Forman with a delicate flavor profile and an almost vanilla aroma.) The addition of pecan-infused maple syrup and blackstrap rum round out the autumnal sweetness – but don’t sip too fast, it’s a strong’un.

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2 ounces rye 1/4 ounce Fernet-Branca 1/4 ounce simple syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters

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Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir for 60 seconds and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with an orange peel or a cherry.

2 ounces bourbon 1 ounce blackstrap rum 1/4 ounce Cynar 1/2 ounce maple-pecan syrup 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

First, make the syrup: toast 1 cup of roughly chopped pecans at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or so, then transfer to a small sucepan with 1 cup of maple syrup. Simmer for five minutes and set aside to steep for 30 minutes, then strain out the nuts and cool the syrup. Combine bourbon, rum, Cynar and syrup in an ice-filled shaker and shake to a 10 count. Strain into a coupe glass and add bitters.

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Teak Neighborhood grill maiTlaNd

The Maitland outpost offers a menu identical to the MetroWest original, though execution here needs a bit of work. Still, you can gorge on a wide selection of hefty burgers, including such monstrosities as the cronut burger with a half-pound of meat and maple-pepper bacon, or the “Teak Challenge” – a two-pounder with 27 slices of cheese, 24 slices of bacon and so much more. Open daily. 901 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-335-4835; $$

aJ’s Press

You’ll be, ahem, hard-pressed in finding a better sandwich than the ones served up at the Longwood outpost of Tampa’s AJ’s Press. Mexican bolillo and telera rolls are weighty enough to hold the porky mélange of smoky ham, smokier Cantimpalo chorizo, and slow-roasted pork in the Cuban; a less filling ham and cheese option is just as solid. Our fave: a beer-braised brisket sammie with pickled jalapenos. Be like Elvis and end with a sticky-goopy sandwich of bourbon caramelized bananas and peanut butter. Closed Sundays. 182 W. State Road 434, Longwood, 407-790-7020; $$

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Cajun and Crescent City eats come to South Eola thanks to Bernard Caramouche and Larry Sinibaldi of Two Chefs fame. From the gumbo to the smoked trout beignets, the food here is nomworthy of NOLA. Po’boys are fashioned from bread shipped in from Gambino’s in Metairie (get ’em with a side of chicken and sausage jambalaya); the shrimp and grits are damn-near perfect; and the Cedar Key clams in a white wine sauce with pancetta are worth getting extra bread for. The banana bread pudding will put you under its spell. Open daily. 101 S. Eola Drive, 407-843-9676; $$

Pizzeria roberTi

It’s not easy to find a better New Yorkstyle pie in the city. Proprietor and pizzaiolo Joe Roberti takes great pride in his dough and in-house fermenting approach, which results in a crust that’s thin and bubbly, crisp yet yielding and, above all, flavorful. No matter the pie – simple margherita, or comforting short rib with caramelized onions, or fanciful

foie gras – you won’t be disappointed. Wonderful rice balls and dense all-beef meatballs shouldn’t be overlooked. Closed Sundays. 2751 Chickasaw Trail, 407-634-0041; $$

Joyful gardeN Those with a sense of the adventurous will dive headlong into the seafoodheavy options at this West Colonial Chinese restaurant. There are live critters like crystal crab, lobster, baby pomfret, striped bass, eel and more for the taking (and you should def take the crystal crab and have it prepared in garlic sauce), as well as plenty of Hong Kong-style fare. Baby eggplant in a spicy garlic sauce is absolutely luxuriant. The menu is vast, but if you’re in a group, consider sharing a pricey portion of geoduck sashimi. Open daily. 5210 W. Colonial Drive, 407-2708810; $$$

mesa21 There’s better straight-up Mexican food to be had in this city, though Mesa21’s lakeside view and patio seating is unparalleled. No dishes are particularly noteworthy; most items fall in the “meh” category. A full cocktail bar – and that view – draws the happy hour crowd in. Open daily. 1414 N. Orange Ave., 407-930-8000; $$$

oh my gyro! Family-run eatery in Longwood follows in the cart tracks of NYC’s Halal Guys offering platters of yellow turmerictinged rice with chicken, gyro, and falafel along with pita bits, salad, and a drizzle of requisite white sauce (an infernal red sauce is also offered on the side). One thing OMG! has that its halal cart brethren don’t: a selection of below-the-fold Indian fare. Closed Sundays. 1150 W. State Road 434, Longwood, 407-960-4496; $

zeyTiN Turkish CuisiNe It’s a hit and miss affair at this Turkish resto situated in the shabbier sector of College Park, but there are dishes that make it worth the visit. Doughy lavash with a racy ezme salad, for one, and a stellar pide (flatbread) stuffed with plush roasted beef. Kebabs like the chicken and lamb shish are worth a look, but prices force you to think twice. Pass on the moussaka. End with kunefe and a demitasse of Turkish coffee. 4439 Edgewater Drive, 407-988-3330; $$$

NiNe sPiCes hoTPoT At this MetroWest hotpot house, a conveyor belt transports ingredients among tables for gluttonous all-you-caneaters. There are six soup bases to choose from (the spicy veers is infernal), a dozen or so sauces and condiments, and more than 50 pot-dunking meats and veggies. Fine dining it’s not, but if you haven’t eaten for a day or so, this is just the place for you. Open daily. 5320 S. Kirkman Road, 407-704-1033; $$ n

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central Florida Jewish Film Festival: 1945 The residents of a small town in Soviet-occupied Hungary must deal with the fallout from the return of the village’s deported Jews. Sunday, 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11-$50; 407-629-0054; enzian.org. central Florida Jewish Film Festival: Big Sonia Documentary about a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor who runs a tailor shop in a defunct shopping mall in Kansas City. Monday, 4:30 pm; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11-$50; 407-629-0054; enzian.org. central Florida Jewish Film Festival: One Week and a Day As Eyal finishes the traditional Jewish week of mourning for his late son, his wife Vicky urges him to return to their routine – but just because the shiva has ended doesn’t mean it’s life as usual. Sunday, 1:30 pm; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11-$50; 407629-0054; enzian.org. central Florida Jewish Film Festival: Shelter A multi-dimensional labyrinth of espionage and intrigue erupts when a Mossad agent is assigned to protect a Lebanese informant. Monday, 7 pm; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11-$50; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.

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ing process. It won’t be everyone’s taste, but assured direction by Asaph Polonsky in his debut, along with strong performances, make it an interesting, though admittedly Annual Jewish Film Festival celebrates film, culture and slight, festival selection. Big Sonia (3 ½ stars), this year’s lone food doc, plays Monday at 4:30 p.m. It isn’t By cameron meie r exactly groundbreaking cinema, but it has Next up is the Hungarian-language more humanity than should be allowed in rguably the most popular of the Enzian Theater’s mini-festi- 1945 (4 stars), which screens at 11 a.m. on a rather simple profile of 91-year-old manvals, the Central Florida Jewish Sunday. Directed by Ferenc Torok, this ager of a tailor shop in a rundown Kansas Film Festival returns for its 19th year. powerful, atmospheric examination of City mall. For Sonia Warshowski is not Co-sponsored by the Roth Family Jewish Holocaust complicity is the highlight of the just a shopkeeper – she’s a great-grandCommunity Center of Greater Orlando, festival, according to not just this reviewer mother, Holocaust survivor and inspiration the event honoring Jewish life, culture and but also Matthew Curtis, Enzian program- to everyone from high school students to prison inmates, whom she encourages to history begins after sundown on Saturday, ming director. “While the range and scope of genres, never give in to hate. Nov. 4 (to honor the Jewish Sabbath), and “The most important message that Sonia ideas, themes and emotions in this year’s continues through Monday, Nov. 6. This year’s festival screens five feature lineup is truly exciting, I am particularly shares with all us is that no matter what films (one documentary and four narra- psyched to be able to bring 1945 to our has happened to you, it does not have to tives), plus one short, but it’s also a food audience,” says Curtis. “This stunning be the defining experience of your life,” event. The menu includes knishes (baked black-and-white, post-war Western set one acquaintance of Sonia says. “No matter dough filled with spinach and cheese), in Hungary is certainly one of the more what you’ve gone through, you can choose latkes (potato pancakes), holishkes (cab- unusual films to ever make our lineup, and to be who you want to be in the future.” Shelter (2 ½ stars), a methodically bage rolls with meat or rice filling), Hebrew it’s no surprise it was a knockout at last paced espionage thriller, closes the festiNational hot dogs and tzimmes (sweet stew year’s Berlin Film Festival.” An even more unconventional choice val on Monday at 7 p.m. It’s the weakest with beef, carrots and sweet potatoes). In keeping with the merger of food and is One Week and a Day (3 stars), which of the four films OW screened, thanks to film, The Pickle Recipe kicks off the fes- plays at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Deceptively a rushed, confusing and anti-climactic second act, not to mentivities at the Orlando Science Center at 8 simple, the Hebrewtion a jaw-dropping p.m. on Saturday. (All subsequent films are language film appears but tough-to-swallow shown at the Enzian.) Though it’s the one at first glance not to central florida jewish third-act twist. Still, film the OW didn’t screen in advance, this tackle any big issues. film festival Israeli director Eran lighthearted look at Detroit’s Jewish com- Instead, it seems conSaturday-Monday, Nov. 4-6 Riklis (Lemon Tree, munity (starring David Paymer and Lynn tent to amble through enzian.org Zaytoun) infuses his Cohen) is likely to be a crowd pleaser. It’s a day in the life of an $11-$50 film with quiet tenpreceded by The Chop (3 stars out of 5), a Israeli husband and sion that is buoyed by well-paced and cleverly written short com- wife who have just sat a stand-out perforedy about the culinary clash of Jewish and a weeklong shiva for Muslim cultures in England. It’s a tough their dead son. But look more closely and mance by Naomi Rimon as a Mossad agent watch for non-meat-eaters, but its original- you’ll find a surprisingly tender and irre- assigned to guard a Lebanese informant on ity and charm make it a nice choice to open sistibly quirky dramedy that offers a new the run from Hezbollah. perspective on the traditional Jewish grievthe festival. feedback@orlandoweekly.com

central Florida Jewish Film Festival: The Pickle Recipe A deeply indebted party MC in Detroit gets involved in a heist to steal his grandmother’s pickle recipe. Saturday, 8 pm; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $11-$50; 407-514-2000; enzian.org. The Florida Project Film about a single mother and her daughter living a semi-homeless life on the tourist strip of Kissimmee. Through Thursday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.

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From the Margins: A Retrospective of Experimental Cinema at UCF A collection of installation, video art and experimental films from current and previous UCF students and faculty. Through Friday; UCF Art Gallery, 12400 Aquarius Agora Drive; free; 407-823-5470; gallery.cah. ucf.edu. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in concert The Orlando Philharmonic performs the soundtrack live during a screening of the second Harry Potter movie. Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 1 & 6:30 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave; $45.50-$75.50; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org. movie night at Leu Gardens: Arrival Outdoor screening of one of the best films of 2016, in which a linguist must decipher an alien language in order to prevent a war. Friday, 6 pm; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; $6; 407-2462620; leugardens.org. Seven Deadly cinema: Se7en David Fincher’s breakout film, in which two police detectives must track down a serial killer whose murders are inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins. Friday, 7 pm; Deadly Sins Brewing, 750 Jackson Ave., Winter Park; contact for price; 407-900-8726; deadlysinsbrewing.com. Uncomfortable Brunch Presents: Dead Ringers Film by David Cronenberg in which twin brothers, played by Jeremy Irons, develop a romantic rivalry. Sunday, 1 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10-$12; willspub.org. ●

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Thor: Ragnarok

By St eve Schn eiDe r thiS WeeK: Thor: Ragnarok So Disney and Marvel finally figured out that comic relief was the biggest contribution Thor and the Hulk had made to their cinematic universe thus far. Because Ragnarok, by all reports, plays up the potential for big-time yuks that’s inherent when a Norse himbo has to do gladiatorial battle against a grouchy green behemoth who likes to toss him around like a Beanie Baby. (Hey, remember Beanie Babies?) Appropriately, directorial duties were handed to Taika Waititi, who has cultivated his own cult via the genre-spoofing snark-fest What We Do in the Shadows. His take on Marvel lore is said to be in the vein of tongue-in-cheek actioners like Big Trouble in Little China and the great Midnight Run. (“I know I’m not your thunder god. [pause] “I’m saying IF I WERE your thunder god.”) Other highlights to look forward to include Cate Blanchett as Hela, goddess of death, arriving from the comics with her Jack Kirby-designed spiked headpiece intact. Oh, that CGI – it sure does spare an actor’s precious neck. Plus, there’s the franchise debut of the intrepid Valkyrie, now no longer a Scandinavian’s idea of Becky With the Good Hair but an actual, honest-to-goodness person of color. (If it worked for Heimdall …) And that’s not to mention the returns of nasty Loki, wise Odin and the mysterious Doctor Strange, nor Jeff Goldblum’s turn as the cosmic manipulator who pits Thor and the Hulk against each other in the first place. Boy, what a role that would have been for Gordon Solie.

This more-is-more approach seems to be working for Ragnarok, which topped competitors like It and Blade Runner 2049 to be named the most anticipated film of fall in some audience polls. Now all the picture has to do is build on that goodwill for two weeks. Because that’s when all of our attention is going to shift to hate-watching Justice League. (PG-13) aLSo PLayinG: Crash Pad The suddenly ubiquitous Domnhall Gleeson plays a soulful sad sack whose one-night-stand with a married woman inspires an unlikely friendship with her pissed-off husband (Thomas Haden Church). Stranger things have happened in this crazy world of ours – hell, stranger things have happened in my own damn house. But I wasn’t the film editor on Sideways and About Schmidt like Kevin Tent was, which explains why he got to direct this film and I’m reduced to vaguebooking about my personal problems in a free newsweekly. Make good choices, people. (R) A Silent Voice An acclaimed manga makes the leap to anime, telling the story of a schoolboy who abuses a hearing-impaired classmate and lives to regret it. This anti-bullying parable was a financial and critical success in its native Japan, but here it’s getting a belated, extremely limited release. For God’s sake, it’s like Melania doesn’t even exist or something. (NR) orlandoweekly.com

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Great live music rattles OrlandO eVerY nIGHt Listener Combining hip-hop and spoken word pyrotechnics with spare and jazzy live instrumentation, Listener conjures up vivid atmospheres and soundscapes for the … well, listener. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Backbooth, $13

Citizen Midwestern post-hardcore group are pushing the boundaries of their chosen genre to the breaking point, injecting harmony, choral interludes and avant angularity. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Social,

lonesome highway Craig Brown’s musical career is a feel-good story for people who hate feel-good stories BY ALEx THomAs

he name Craig Brown should be familiar to discerning garage punks. Making his name in bands like Terrible Twos, King Tuff and Liquor Store, the Detroit rock ‘n’ roller has a new group – the Craig Brown Band – and things are pretty swimmingly. The band is currently touring with country legend Dwight Yoakam behind a new album, The Lonely Ones Forget, released on Jack White’s singular Third Man Records. This Monday, though, the Craig Brown Band will be returning to their roots with a pit stop at Uncle Lou’s. “A lot of people call us a country band,” Brown helpfully notes. A lot more people will be throwing superlatives their way soon enough.

Orlando Weekly: Who is the Craig Brown Band and what brings you down to orlando? Craig Brown: I’m Craig Brown. The

band is Andrew Hecker, Eric Allen, Jeff Perry, Bonnie and Caitlin Drinkard of the Drinkard Sisters. We got asked to open shows for Dwight Yoakam. … One of them is in Naples. We’re from Detroit, and the shows are far from us … so, we’re filling in the gaps on our own across the nation. Your new music is pretty different from Liquor store and Terrible Twos.

What influenced you for this project?

I’ve been playing twangy guitar since I was 20, and I am now 33. None of this is really new to me at all. A specific record that made me delve into stuff – like Craig Jones and Conway Twitty – was the Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo. It’s a top 5 album of mine. How did you get to be an opener for Dwight Yoakam?

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my office manager! I’ll just have you talk to him … You’ll be my Midwest guy!” … Four days later, I got a call from that guy. He goes, “So, Dwight wants you to open shows in the Midwest. The problem is he already went through the Midwest, but he tours constantly, so plan on the next three months to a year, you’ll be the guy out there.” So, the next day he calls and asks us if we can open a show in Texas, and I said yes immediately, and when we did they added four more shows nowhere near the Midwest. So, we’ve turned these five shows into little jaunts where we drive really far. It’s weird being an opener, haha.

Wax Tailor Impossibly suave and poised French trip-hop beatmaker holds court at the Social. Necks will snap. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Social, $20-$25

Dwight Yoakam outlaw country legend plays a lone Central Florida show at the Founders’ Day Festival in ocoee. Gird your loins against the ominous promise of “family fun,” but it’s free! 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Bill Breeze Park, Ocoee, free

so, coming from a punk background, what’s changed now that you’re playing bigger shows and signed to Third man?

UCF Percussion Ensemble Free show by UCF’s much vaunted

It’s cool that there are built-in fans of It was a really weird situation. I was the label, which is very cool and supout in Los Angeles and I was doing a portive. What’s kinda weird is that I’m show with two of my friends at this small still booking shows myself. That’s been club. … Dwight Yoakam happened to be some of the struggle, and I have been hitthere, and caught the last two songs of ting up old friends like Rich [Evans, Total the set. He ended up coming up to me. Punk head] in all these towns I’ve toured I felt this arm around me and … It was in. So, up until recently we’ve been playing shows with punk Dwight Yoakam and he bands. It sometimes starts going, “Hey man, I CRAIG BROWN BAND works, it sometimes really liked your song! it with Slim Walker doesn’t. Jack [White] was a great song! It was 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 had the idea for one of a really cool song!” and I Uncle Lou’s, 1016 N. Mills Ave. our first shows to open am just sitting here hav407-898-0009 for Negative Approach. ing a conversation with $7 It was really cool, and Dwight Yoakam, which they made shirts of it is crazy, because he’s one that said, “Craig Brown of my heroes. Anyways, he did a single for Third Man, and I was Band and Negative Approach” … but not like, “Hey, if you ever need an opener, just in that order. … It’s cool because this band call Jack [White, Third Man head].” And can tap into all kinds of stuff. he goes, “Ah, screw that! David’s here, he’s music@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

drum collective; prepare for a challenge (in a good way). 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the UCF Visual Arts Building, free

The Hotelier Ferociously anthemic young indiepunk outfit seems like they are going to spontaneously combust midway through each song. See it for yourself. 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at Backbooth, $14$17

Prisoner Rescheduled show from earlier this year from this Richmond earbleeder outfit; show also featured the return of local dbeat wreckers Disgender. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Uncle Lou’s, $5

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BY B AO L E - H U U Bleached | photo by Jen cray

BLEACHED AND THE PALMETTES, WILL’S PUB, OCT. 25

On record, sister-fronted Los Angeles band Bleached are evolving almost as fast as they’re rising. Musically, they’re settling into a nice, more distinguished groove that’s already looking beyond basic punk. And they’re doing it with a keener sense of heritage, recalling the underground pulse of the 1970s Sunset Strip before it got hilariously stupid. But even though they’re showing sharper intent on record, their live presence still beams with all the purity, economy and joy that’s made them burst like total liberation all along to a full house like this. Opening was Orlando’s the Palmettes, a doo-wopping garage-pop group that was likable but embryonic last time I saw them. There’s since been some significant lineup change. Though their sweet and scrappy recipe is essentially the same, the singing – which was then their biggest liability – is now one of their best assets, thanks mostly to the ladies. But that last show I saw was almost three years ago. And today they remain pretty rough. They are, however, an unconditional charm with a lot of intrinsic virtues that could be something if they dared to cultivate them.

Bleached’s live presence still beams with all the purity, economy and joy that’s made them burst like total liberation all along to a full house like this.

about emergence from hibernation. Portland headliner Grails arrive on their first album in six years (Chalice Hymnal). Over their considerable career, these instrumental-rock champions have ranged so far and wide that practically the only thing they won’t do is sing. That their music is deeply conceived is inarguable. But without the aggressive dynamics and sheer sonic size of peers like Pelican or Russian Circles, their music can sometimes play a little cerebral and meditative. And though being among the most proggy of their class can sometimes mean sounding like the Mannheim Steamroller of the lot next to their heavier contemporaries, Grails’ polished, cinematic music is an undeniable voyage. Also featured was indie-rock icon Jason Loewenstein, he of Sebadoh, Fiery Furnaces and a solo career so intermittent as to barely be a thing unto itself. Still, GRAILS, JASON LOEWENSTEIN AND WHITE although they appear on two albums that are 15 years apart, those solo glimpses have SANDS, BACKBOOTH, been solid. And this happens to be a rare OCT. 24 Between both touring acts and an “on” year for him with an album released unearthed surprise guest with the local this summer (Spooky Action) on Joyful opener, this recent downtown show was all Noise Recordings.

Loewenstein came solo but his show was electric, full of rugged soul and in the moment. Showing plenty of the same lo-fi DNA as Sebadoh, his own music rides rough, brawny guitars through melodic slants and skids. On his own, the frays were more prominent, leaving a footprint of grit, gut and character. Even without the horsepower of a band, his execution had burn. With both performance and personality, he warmed up a room that was reserved, and not necessarily there for him, considerably. It was raw and intimate, an ideal way to experience a hero, however unsung. Orlando opener White Sands is the ambient solo vehicle of noted local experimentalist Steven Head, whose associations include Acoqui and Moon Jelly. Last time I saw this project almost two years ago, it was after sunset under the trees in the back parking lot of the Guesthouse and was set to the warped live-mixed video of Broken Machine Films. It’s hard to match that kind of situational magic. But this time the rabbit in Head’s hat was a special guest collaborator: David Levesque. Under the moniker Levek, this notable product of the fertile Gainesville art scene was on the national radar with his 2012 album (Look a Little Closer) on Lefse Records and a backup band that would spin off to become Hundred Waters. Levesque has been quiet since but, for the occasion, Head re-enlisted him and designed a synth rig for his improvisation. It was a clever maneuver, and the combination of that presence, interplay and use of projected visuals again completed what otherwise would’ve been a headphone experience. baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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Wednesday, Nov. 1

Bebe Rexha MUSIC

In the seven years since Bebe Rexha entered the pop main stage, she has taken over the game as a collaborator, writer and pop star in her own right. Now, she brings her “Bebe & Bassy” tour to the Plaza Live alongside the pop-urban singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy. Concertgoers can expect some ’90s R&B influences and a tinge of jazz-inspired sounds sneaking into the hits. The self-proclaimed “pop disturber” will perform songs like the feel-good “The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody)” and the country-influenced “Meant to Be,” breaking it up with the bubbly, dreamy “I Got Time,” so there’s something in the show for every lover of good pop music. – Hind Berji with Marc E. Bassy | 7 p.m. | The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave. | 407-228-1220 | plazaliveorlando.org | $25-$225

Thursday, Nov. 2

Wavves MUSIC

What seems like an unlikely pairing at first glance – fast-rising posthardcore heroes Joyce Manor and Culture Abuse teaming with kings-of-the-beach Wavves for a tour – makes sense as an airing of possible futures for alternative rock. Wavves began in 2008 as the solo outlet for Californian Nathan Williams, with hotly tipped early releases coming off like the Wipers submerged in a fog of shoegaze haze and songs about goths in the sunlight. New album You’re Welcome, selfreleased after a disastrous dalliance with major label Warner Bros., sees Wavves pushing their sound farther out than ever before, taking in glam, new wave and pure pop clarity. Williams’ oft-mercurial nature (attempting to ban Trump supporters from shows on his last tour) and the soundclash on stage should make for a very intriguing night at the rock show. – Matthew Moyer

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Fall Fiesta in the Park EVENTS

With more than 300 arts and craft booths, the 42nd annual Fall Fiesta in the Park is shaping up to be yet again one of the year’s largest local arts festivals. At the pet and kid-friendly Fall Fiesta, you can find just about anything while strolling through downtown’s scenic Lake Eola Park. It’s the perfect opportunity to get some holiday shopping done early and find that weird and eclectic gift for that weird and eclectic someone. – Brian Leng 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St. | cityoforlando.net | free

Thursday, Nov. 2

race as they purchase canned goods at five different grocery stores to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank. Prizes are awarded to the first team to finish, the person who collects the most cans during the race and the individual with the most outrageous costume. Stick around after your ride for the afterparty held at the bike shop, which features a DJ, beer from Ten10 Brewing Company and some fantastic raffle prizes. – Nicole Dudenhoefer

Bruce Campbell LITERARY

Best known for his work as Ash, the everyman protagonist in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead series, actor Bruce Campbell has made a career out of being a recognizable face of the low-budget film industry. Campbell stops in to the Fashion Square location of Coliseum of Comics this week for a reading and signing of his latest book, Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B-Movie Actor – a sequel to his 2002 New York Times bestseller If Chins Could Kill. You’ll have to purchase a copy of the book to get a chance to meet Campbell and his chin, but he’ll sign that DvD set of The Adventure of Brisco County Jr. you brought with you too. – Thaddeus McCollum

1 p.m. | Retro City Cycles, 1806 N. orange Ave. | 407-8952700 | retrocitycycles.com | $10-$15 suggested donation

Saturday, Nov. 4

CrossCurrents: Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland

6 p.m. | Coliseum of Comics, Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E. Colonial Drive | 407-228-1210 | coliseumofcomics.com | free-$27.99

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voltron-like, CrossCurrents brings together unparallelled masters of different genres to form a whole greater than its parts. Indian classical music finds its supreme guru in Zakir Hussain, a tabla player who deploys his formidable skills with devilishly fast fingers and an equally devilish sense of humor. Bassist Dave Holland is widely known for his place in Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew ensemble, but locals may appreciate another of his positions more: He was part of the legendary 1970s-era Sam Rivers trio. Bollywood giant Shankar Mahadevan takes on vocals, with Nepalese jazz pianist Louiz Banks, drummer (and Louiz’s son) Gino Banks, guitar virtuoso Sanjay Divecha and innovative NYC saxophonist Chris Potter rounding out the stage. All members of the ensemble possess a genre-bending flexibility and fluency matched by peerless artistry, and all are the kind of musicians who might agree with Sam Rivers’ take on music: “Don’t leave anything out – play all of it.” Consider your ears, and toes, forewarned. – JBY

Friday, Nov. 3

Debbie Does Dallas THEATER

File under “good trashy fun.” This local production of the off-Broadway play based on the 1978 porn flick substitutes musical numbers for the hardcore sex scenes of the film, subtracting the subjugation but retaining the rah-rah plot following little Debbie Benton and her highschool pals as they try to become Dallas Cowgirl cheerleaders. – Jessica Bryce Young 7:30 p.m. | through Nov. 18 | Parliament House, 410 N. orange Blossom Trail | 407-425-7571 | phouse.ticketleap.com | $20

Saturday, Nov. 4

Cranksgiving SPORTS

Retro City Cycles hosts a scavenger hunt and bike ride mashup that takes teams on a 15-mile

7:30 p.m. | Bob Carr Theater, 401 W. Livingston St. | 844513-2014 | drphillipscenter.org | $30-$100

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MUSIC wedneSday, nov. 1 Bebe Rexha, Marc E. Bassy 8 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $25-$35; 407-228-1220. Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth 10 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free. Keep Flying, Hungover, Luvlost, Isles Apart 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5-$7. Knuckle Puck, With Confidence, Movements, Home Safe 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. orange Ave.; $17-$20; 407-246-1419. Listener 8 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $13; 407-999-2570. The Strange Trip 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540.

ThUrSday, nov. 2 André Rieu 8 pm; Classical-pop crossover artist performs with a 60-piece orchestra and his Stradivarius violin. Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $39-$99; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com. Chase Atlantic 7:30 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $10; 407-999-2570. Citizen, Sorority Noise, Great Grandpa 6:30 pm; The Social, 54 N. orange Ave.; $17-$20; 407-246-1419. Collide Series: uCF New Music Ensemble Concert 8 pm; University of Central Florida Rehearsal Hall, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; 407-823-1500. Jon Bellion, Clark Beckam 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena vista; $29.50; 407-934-2583. Joyce Manor, Wavves, Culture Abuse 7 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. orange Ave.; 20-$25; 407-648-8363. The Mellow Relics 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540.

[MuSIC] Steel Panther Thursday at the Plaza Live

FrIday, nov. 3 Bad Suns, Hunny, Qty 6 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. orange Ave.; $22.50-$25; 407-648-8363. Eva Weingarten, David vanegas & Paul Terry 8 pm; Hannibal’s on the Square, 511 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-629-4865. ¡Fiesta! 8-10 pm; Florida’s largest symphony orchestra celebrates music from Spain and Latin America. Calvary Assembly of God, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park; $15-$25; cfcarts.com. Glass House Point, Brightside, Pathos Pathos, Empire Cinema 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $7. Kulture Shock Friday, 10 pm; Bombshell’s Tavern, 5405 Edgewater Drive; free; 407-730-3999. Late Night Swim 11:59 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $3; 407-999-2570.

Ritual 10 pm; vinyl Arts Bar, 75 E. Colonial Drive; free. The Mellow Relics 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540. Steel Panther 8 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Oak Hill Drifters 9 pm; Ace Cafe, 100 W. Ave.; $27.50-$35; 407-228-1220. Livingston St.; free; 407-996-6686. 40

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Reik 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $49-$109; 407-351-5483. Sacred Owls, Will Brack, Leroy Sly, Dudeman, Joylane, Köcosanté, Foots 6 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; contact for price; 407-270-9104. Saved by the ’90s 8 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena vista; $8; 407-934-2583. SOuLArtefacts; JC Lozada, DJ Kutz, Frankmatik 9 pm; Sandwich Bar, 2432 E. Robinson St.; contact for price; 407-421-1670. Wax Tailor, Dirty Art Club 8 pm; The Social, 54 N. orange Ave.; $20-$25; 407-246-1419.

SaTUrday, nov. 4 College Park JazzFest 6 pm; Downtown College Park, vanderbilt Street and Formosa Avenue; $10. The Company 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540.

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Mom’s Night Out: Boyz II Men elixir Mixer The Enzian’s picturesque Eden Bar is the backdrop this weekend for their annual craft cocktail competition, Elixir Mixer. Sample concoctions from several of the area’s most prestigious bartenders and vote for your favorite. Grab a bite to eat, or take in a flick at the Jewish Film Festival while you sober up. 2-4 p.m. Saturday; Eden Bar at the Enzian, 1300 S. orlando Ave., Maitland; $20; enzian.org College Park JazzFest Die-hard jazz traditionalists may question the appellation of College Park’s annual block party in the middle of Edgewater Drive. But the important thing is that the festival brings the neighborhood together for a night to give the middle finger to non-residents just trying to get from Lee Road to Mills 50. Non-attendees should remember to use Formosa Avenue to avoid the traffic mess. 6-11 p.m. Saturday; Downtown College Park, Edgewater Drive and Smith Street; $10; collegeparkpartnership.com Mom’s night out: Boyz II Men Catching ’90s R&B superstars Boyz II Men at Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival would be a winning proposition on any day. But the knowledge that active mommy group Fit4Mom is organizing an impromptu meetup clinches it. No, we’re not saying that you should go MILF hunting or anything unsavory. Rather, we recognize that – separated from their kids for an evening – these moms are primed to party. Sing along to “End of the Road” with your arm around a leaky-boobed stranger and try not to cry. 6:45 p.m. Tuesday; American Gardens Theater, Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Drive; price of admission; disneyworld.disney.go.com

The Front Bottoms Nov. 19 at the House of Blues PHoTo BY MARK JAWoRSKI

Jethro Tull, Nov. 8 at the Dr. Phillips Center Pato Banton, Nov. 8 at the Social Hoodie Allen, Nov. 9 at the Plaza Live Imagine Dragons, Nov. 10 at Amway Center Jay-Z, Nov. 11 at Amway Center

loose lips Tod Caviness, the former unofficial poet laureate of Mills Avenue thanks to his long-running Speakeasy night at Will’s Pub, now hosts Loose Lips, a monthly reading series at Lil Indies. The invited writers are tasked with coming up with a fresh literary take inspired by current events of the past month. We’re excited for this month’s reading because Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel columnist and OW’s boyfriend, is on the docket. Expect all the F-bombs he’s been holding back because of Tronc’s outdated moral language guidelines to spew forth. 8 p.m. Tuesday; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org

Lydia Lunch Retrovirus, Nov. 16 at Will’s Pub Marc Anthony, Nov. 19 at Amway Center The Front Bottoms, Nov. 19 at House of Blues The Drums, Nov. 30 at the Social Bear Grillz, Nov. 30 at the Beacham

Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull, Nov. 14 at Amway Center

Poptone, Dec. 1 at the Beacham

Grizzly Bear, Nov. 15 at House of Blues

Wynton Marsalis, Dec. 3 at the Dr. Phillips Center

Son volt, Nov. 15 at the Social

Cut Copy, Dec. 5 at the Plaza Live

Waxahatchee, Nov. 16 at the Social

The Kills, Dec. 8 at the Beacham

Giraffage, Dec. 13 at the Social Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 16 at Amway Center Bill Burr, Dec. 16 at Bob Carr Theater

The Moody Blues, Jan. 12, 2018, at CFE Arena Jackson Browne, Jan. 23, 2018, at the Dr. Phillips Center

Katy Perry, Dec. 17 at Amway Center

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Jan. 26, 2018, at the Beacham

Reverend Horton Heat, Dec. 22 at House of Blues

Riverdance, Jan. 26-28, 2018, at the Dr. Phillips Center

Henry Rollins, Jan. 4, 2018, at the Plaza Live

Trevor Noah, Jan. 27, 2018, at Bob Carr Theater

Say Anything, Jan. 9-10, 2018, at the Beacham

Lana Del Rey, Feb. 2, 2018, at Amway Center

Shakira, Jan. 9, 2018, at Amway Center

Adam Ant, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Beacham

The Zombies, Jan. 10, 2018, at the Plaza Live

Rufus Wainwright, Feb. 7-8, 2018, at the Dr. Phillips Center

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Lindsey Buckingham & Christine Mcvie MUSIC

out of all the permutations and pairings – both creative and not – among the core Fleetwood Mac quintet, this somehow seems both the unlikeliest and yet it is absolutely bursting with potential. The Mac’s tormented creative guiding force, singer-guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, teamed up with semi-retired, golden-voiced singer-keyboardist Christine Mcvie to cut a surprise album earlier this year, and now they’ve taken it on the road. And if past Fleetwood Mac history has taught us anything, it’s that nothing ever lasts, so be advised to check out this duo – in a tony theater, no less – while you can. – Matthew Moyer 8 p.m. | Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. | 844-513-2014 | drphillipscenter.org | $59.50-$99.50

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Crosscurrents: Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland 7:30 pm; Bob Carr Theater, 401 W. Livingston St.; $30-$100; 407-246-4262. Curren$y 7 pm; venue 578, 578 N. orange Ave.; $25; 407-872-0066. DeLand Original Music Festival 1 pm; Downtown DeLand, Indiana Avenue and South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand; $10.75. Fallout Festival 6 pm; West End Trading Company, 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; $8-$10; 347-350-0330. ¡Fiesta! 8-10 pm; Music from Spain and Latin America. Calvary Assembly of God, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park; $15-$25; cfcarts.com.

Flosstradamus 10 pm; Gilt Nightclub, 740 Bennett Road; $20-$40; 407-504-7699. Grave Return 9 pm; The Stranded Sailor Pub, 418 Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 321-362-8153. Guest Artist Recital: Senensol Guitar Quartet 8 pm; University of Central Florida Rehearsal Hall, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; 407-823-1500. Halloween(ish) Cover Show: Problem Pack (Ramones), Wet Nurse (Descendents), Sweet Leaf (Black Sabbath) 9 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-270-9104. I Prevail, We Came as Romans, the Word Alive, Escape the Fate 6:45 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $24.50-$35; 407-228-1220.

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Ile 8 pm; The Social, 54 N. orange Ave.; $25-$30; 407-246-1419. Matt Woods (Full Band) 9 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10-$12. Microwave, Big Jesus, Blis 6 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $12-$14; 407-999-2570. Pandora’s Box (Aerosmith Tribute) 8 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena vista; $8.75; 407-934-2583. Pretty in Peek: Bella, Funkbaby, Sandra Cruz, Navitas 10 pm; Peek Downtown, 50 E. Central Blvd. Suite B; contact for price.

Mom’s Night Out: Boyz II Men 6 pm; Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena vista; price of admission; 407-824-4321. Prisoner, Negative Space, Disgender, Throwin up 8 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; $5; 407-270-9104.

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The Dave LaRue Band, Travis Larson Band 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $7. H.I.M., CKy, 3Teeth 6 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena vista; SoLD oUT; 407-934-2583. Idontknowjeffery 7 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $17; 407-999-2570. uCF Brass Day 12-6 pm; University of Central Florida Rehearsal Hall, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; 407-823-1500. uCF Percussion Ensemble 4-6 pm; UCF visual Arts Building, 4000 Central Florida Blvd.; free; 407-823-1500.

Monday, nov. 6 Craig Brown Band, Slim Walker & His Orchestra 9 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; contact for price; 407-270-9104. The Hotelier, Oso Oso, Alex Napping 8 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $14-$17; 407-999-2570.

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Lindsey Buckingham & Christine Mcvie, Wilderado ; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $59.50-$125; 844-513-2014.

Slim Jim Phantom, Rocket 88 6 pm; Ace Cafe, 100 W. Livingston St.; free; 858-727-3400.

Caitlin Mahoney, Magana 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. orange Ave.; $15; 407-246-1419.

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Tera Melos, Speedy Ortiz, Death Tremors 6:30 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $14-$16; 407-999-2570.

Ancient Sun 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540.

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The Groove Orient 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540.

Sarah Mac Band 6:30 pm; Fodor’s Grove, 2218 vincent Road; $15; 407-923-0712.

SUnday, nov. 5

Fire Heads, Problem Pack 9 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; free.

The Blame Game An evening of comedic one-act plays. Friday-Saturday, 8 pm, Sunday, 6 pm; Art’s Sake Studio, 680 Clay St., Winter Park; $12; 407-242-3630; art-sake.com. Grounded After having her first child, a female fighter pilot transitions into the world of drone warfare in this one-woman show. ThursdayFriday, 8 pm, Saturday, 3 & 8 pm, Sunday, 3 pm; Mad Cow Theatre, 54 W. Church St.; $40; 407-297-8788; madcowtheatre.com. The Hound of the Baskervilles Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson journey to the English countryside to investigate the mysterious case of the Baskerville family. Wednesday, 2 & 7:30 pm, Thursday-Friday, 7:30 pm, Saturday, 2 & 7:30 pm, Sunday, 2 pm, Tuesday, 7:30 pm; Goldman Theater at Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; $25-$50; 407-447-1700. Jingle Bell Jukebox Holiday classics. Saturday, 6-8 pm; Central Florida Community Arts, 250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd.; $10; cfcarts.com. Menopause the Musical A musical parody set to classic tunes. Thursday, 7:30 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $39.25$69.25; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org. Playfest: Baton Play about a first date in the specter of the Baltimore riots against police brutality. Saturday, 4:30 pm; orlando Shakespeare Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St.; $10-$100; orlandoshakes.org.

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Playfest Dinner Catered dinner with the actors and playwrights of this year’s Playfest. Saturday, 6:30 pm; orlando Shakespeare Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St.; $12; orlandoshakes.org. Playfest: Gertrude and Claudius Prequel to Hamlet told from the perspective of the queen and her brother-in-law. Sunday, 2:30 pm; orlando Shakespeare Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St.; $10-$100; orlandoshakes.org. Playfest: Human Error A mistake at a fertility clinic brings two couples into an unlikely friendship. Friday, 8 pm; orlando Shakespeare Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St.; $10-$100; orlandoshakes.org. Playfest: The Hour of Great Mercy Play about a couple in Alaska dealing with their daughter’s accidental death in a hunting accident. Saturday, 8 pm; orlando Shakespeare Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St.; $10-$100; orlandoshakes.org. Sylvia A man has a mid-life crisis and adopts a dog, which begins to drive a wedge in his marriage. Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 3 pm; Central Florida Community Arts, 250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd.; $15-$25; cfcarts.com. Two Can Play That Game Romantic comedy based on the film, starring vivica A. Fox. Sunday, 5 pm; Bob Carr Theater, 401 W. Livingston St.; $59.50-$103.75; 407-246-4262; drphillipscenter.org.

CoMedy Alex u Meets Netflix Live taping of a comedy special for Netflix. Thursday, 8 pm; orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $10; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com. Behind Every Good Mic All-female comedy showcase. Thursday, 9 pm; Stardust video and Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road; free; 407-4562998; facebook.com/behindeverygoodmic.

THEWEEK Mauricio Meirelles Brazilian stand-up. Friday, 9 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $27.50$32; 407-228-1220; plazaliveorlando.com. Open Mic Comedy With Craig Norberg Comedy open mic for aspiring comedians. Sundays, 8 pm; Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-975-3364; austinscoffee.com. Shit Sandwich Probably the best comedy showcase in town. Show up early to grab a good seat. Saturday, 9 pm; Bull and Bush, 2408 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-896-7546. Shit Soup Wednesday, 9-11 pm; Bull and Bush, 2408 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-896-7546. Sunday Funnies Comedy showcase. Sunday, 7 pm; orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $10; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com.

danCe Fire & Flow open forum for fire and flow dancers to practice their routines. Tuesday Nov. 7, 7 pm; Dead Lizard Brewing Company, 4507 36th St.; free. First Friday Salsa Dance to salsa, bachata, merengue and more after a complimentary dance lesson. First Friday of every month, 7:45 pm; The Balcony, 189 S. orange Ave.; $10; 407-7309547; facebook.com/salsadowntownorlando. Russian Ballet of Orlando: Snow Queen Ballet Ballet based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Saturday Nov. 4, 6 pm; Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $55-$65; drphillipscenter.org.

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Drunken Monkey Open Mic Comedy open mic. Fridays, 8 pm; Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar, 444 N. Bumby Ave.; free; 407-8934994; drunkenmonkeycoffee.com. Eddie Griffin Friday, 8 & 10:30 pm, Saturday, 7 & 9:45 pm; orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $35; 407-4805233; theimprovorlando.com. Fiercely Funny Comedy showcase. Wednesday, 8 pm; orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $8; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com. The Geek Easy Comedy Show Thursday, 8 pm; The Geek Easy, 114 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park; free; 407-332-9636. Hourglass Comedy Showcase Wednesday, 9-11 pm; The Hourglass Brewery, 480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood; free; 407-262-0056.

1st Thursdays: Mettle With It Works investigating human resilience. Thursday, 6-9 pm; orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-896-4231; omart.org. Art in Odd Places: Dr. Julian Chambliss A presentation from Dr. Julian Chambliss that delves into the ideology and practice guiding Art in odd Places. Sunday, 1:30 pm; orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-896-4231. Art of the Deal Cultural event offering gourmet cuisine, an open bar, dancing, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Saturday, 6 pm; Donnelly Building, 530 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora; $85; 352-3830880; mountdoracenterforthearts.org.

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Art Sandwiched In: Mark Gerstein Lunchtime discussion with award-winning filmmaker Mark Gerstein. Wednesday, noon; orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $3; 407-896-4231. Biblia Sacra: Dalí and His Bible Unique exhibition of 105 images created by Salvador Dalí depicting his interpretations of verses and events from the Bible. opens Saturday, 7 pm, through Jan. 25, 2018; Baterby’s Art Gallery, 6848 Stapoint Court, Winter Park; $5-$50; 888-682-9995; baterbys.com. Heritage Day Festival highlighting Albin Polasek’s Czech heritage. Sunday, 1-4 pm; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 osceola Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-647-6294; polasek.org.

Limited Edition Through Dec. 31; Snap Space, 1013 E. Colonial Drive; free; snaporlando.com. Nightmare on Pine Street Through Nov. 10; Redefine Gallery, 29 S. orange Ave.; free; 407-648-7060. Oded Halahmy: Babylonian Odyssey Through Dec. 31; orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-896-4231. Patrick Boyd: Man With a Holo Camera Through Jan. 14, 2018; Museum of Art DeLand – Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand; $5; 386-734-4371; moartdeland.org. Quiet Revolution: A Survey of the Art of Theo Wujcik Through Jan. 7, 2018; Museum of Art DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand; $5; 386-734-4371. Selections From the Permanent Collection: Paintings, Drawings, Graphics & Sculpture Through Jan. 7, 2018; Museum of Art DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand; $5; 386-734-4371.

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Ancestral Voices Through Nov. 30, 10 am-6 pm; orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407-835-7323; ocls.info. Baggage Claims Through Dec. 31; orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-896-4231. Body Horror Art Show Through Nov. 10; The Falcon, 819 E. Washington St.; free; 407-423-3060. Captured in Paint: Central Florida in Art Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm and Sundays, 1-4 pm; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 osceola Ave., Winter Park; $5; 407-647-6294; polasek.org. Cloth as Community: Hmong Textiles in America Tuesdays-Saturdays.; Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne; free; 321-674-8313; textiles.fit.edu. Dan Biferie: The Art of Learning Through Jan. 14, 2018; Museum of Art DeLand – Downtown, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand; $5; 386-734-4371; moartdeland.org. Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory Through Nov. 10; CityArts Factory, 29 S. orange Ave.; free-$5; 407-648-7060. FAvO Artists Open House Friday, 5-9 pm; Faith Arts village orlando, 221 E. Colonial Drive; free; 407-222-1231; faithartsvillage.com. The Lake: A Documentary Exploring the Land and People of Lake Apopka Through Jan. 13, 2018; Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; free; 407-671-1886; crealde.org.

Space Oddities: Bowie Sottsass Memphis ongoing; Modernism Museum Mount Dora, 145 E. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora; $8; 352385-0034; modernismmuseum.org. Steady Observation: The Intersection of Scientific Inquiry, Art and Life Through Jan. 7, 2018; orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $20.95; 407-514-2000; osc.org. Time & Thought Through Jan. 7, 2018; Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St.; $5; 407-246-4278; mennellomuseum.com. Time as Landscape: Inquiries of Art and Science Through Dec. 31; Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2526; cfam.rollins.edu. Virtual Views: Digital Art From the Thoma Foundation Through Dec. 31; orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-896-4231. Whose Mouth Should I Use to Talk? Through Nov. 9; Gallery Eola, 818 E. Washington St.; free; galleryeola.com.

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Conway Night Out A fun night for both established and young professionals as well as the people of Conway and surrounding areas Thursday, 6-9 pm; Haven orlando, 6651 S. Semoran Blvd.; $10$15; 407-279-6610; havenorlando.com. Cotopaxi Questival A 24-hour race with more than 300 challenges ranging from the outdoors, food, fitness, service and urban adventure. Friday, 6 pm; Central Florida Fair, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $38-$47; 844-268-6729; cotopaxi.com. Day of the Dead Enjoy savory and authentic Mexican dishes, El Jimador Halloween-themed drinks, live music and more. Thursday, 5-10 pm; Cocina 214, 151 E. Welbourne Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-790-7997; cocina214.com. Dead Lizard Anniversary Anniversary party with live music, food trucks, artists and beer. Saturday, 2 pm; Dead Lizard Brewing Company, 4507 36th St.; free-$40.

Eatonville Crafts & Culture Market Check out food trucks, artisan vendors, performances and more. Sunday, 1-5 pm; Downtown Eatonville, Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville; free; 407-960-1361; eatonvillecra.org. Elixir Mixer vote for your favorite cocktail, created by the best bartenders in the local craft cocktail scene. Saturday, 2 pm; Eden Bar at the Enzian, 1300 S. orlando Ave., Maitland; $20; 407-629-1088. Fall Country Jamboree Living history and folk music festival with arts and crafts, business vendors, food, and children’s activities. Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, Sunday, 9 am-4 pm; Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts, 1776 Lightfoot Lane, Barberville; $10; 386749-2959; pioneersettlement.org. Fall Fiesta in the Park Annual two-day fall celebration with vendors, food and drink, live entertainment, activities and more. Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave.; free; cityoforlando.net. Fall Owl Fest Event featuring raptors, such as owls, hawks and eagles, with flight demonstrations and raffles throughout the day. Saturday, 10 am-3 pm; Avian Reconditioning Center, 323 W. Lester Road, Apopka; free; 407-461-1056; arc4raptors.org.

The Festival of Bacon Celebration of bacon with food, music and more. Saturday, 11 am-6 pm; Lake Baldwin Park, 2380 Lake Baldwin Lane; $10 -$20; 407-619-4585; festivalofbacon.com.

“My Favorite Murder” Live Live taping of the popular podcast about murder. Saturday, 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; SoLD oUT; 407-351-5483; hardrock.com/orlando.

Grander Rum Tasting Happy Hour Enjoy a complimentary cocktail and tastings from Grander Rum. RSvP required. Friday, 6 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.

The November Pour Party Dining and drinking from the Dinner Party Project. Monday, 6:30 pm; 1010 West, 1010 W. Church St.; $60.

Growvember Fall Plant Sale Browse a selection of plants from a wide variety of vendors. Friday, 1-5 pm, Saturday, 8 am-4 pm; Mead Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; free; 407-623-3342.

One voice Orlando A combination of film, music and testimony in remembrance of Pulse. Saturday, 6 pm; Timucua White House, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $40; 407-595-2713; timucua.com.

Harp & Celt 10th Anniversary Celebration with corned beef & cabbage, drink specials, music, and prizes. Saturday, 4 pm; The Harp & Celt, 25 S. Magnolia Ave.; various menu prices; 407-481-2928; harpandcelt.com.

Orlando Greek Fest Authentic Greek foods, dancing, live music, church tours, iconography presentations and more. Friday, 6-11 pm, Saturday, 11 am-11 pm, Sunday, 11 am-6 pm; Holy Trinity Greek orthodox Church, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland; $3; 407-331-4687; orlandogreekfest.com.

The Jewel Gala Fashion charity event by Lila Limon. Thursday, 5:30 pm; Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $170; drphillipscenter.org.

Orlando Japan Festival Showcase of Japanese culture, from traditional food and music to carnival games and calligraphy. Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 101 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee; free.

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire Travel back in time to the middle ages. SaturdaySunday, 10 am-5 pm; Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire, 12835 County Landfill Road, Tavares; $7-$50; lakerenfaire.com.

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Orlando Korea Festival Enjoy traditional Korean food and music, a K-Pop contest, karaoke, games and more. Saturday, 10 am-4 pm; Korean Grace Church, 7000 Winegard Road; free; 321-438-3443; gracekrc.com. Orlando Nerd Fest Fantoku Two-day festival celebrating nerd culture with live music, vendors, burlesque performances, celebrity guests, costume contests and much more. Saturday-Sunday, noon; The Geek Easy, 114 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park; $10-$50; 407-332-9636; orlandonerdfest.com. Orlando Nerd Fest’s vendor Bazaar orlando Nerd Fest hosts a conventionstyled dealer’s market. Saturday-Sunday, 11 am-11 pm; Campus Cards & Games 2, 116 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park; free; 321-316-4100; orlandonerdfest.com. Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! Interactive family-friendly show with America’s favorite puppets. Saturday, 6 pm; CFE Arena, 12777 N. Gemini Blvd.; $18-$85; 407-823-6006; cfearena.com. Starter Studio Demo Day Eight startups take the stage to pitch their businesses and show why their startup will succeed. Tuesday, 7 pm; Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $19-$29; drphillipscenter.org. Stouts for Snouts Make a donation to Sniffing Snouts Pit Bull Rescue and receive happy-hour pricing all afternoon. Sunday, 2-5 pm; orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave.; $5 donation; 407-872-1117; orlandobrewing.com.

THEWEEK Diverse Word Spoken word open mic. Tuesdays, 8 pm; Dandelion Communitea Cafe, 618 N. Thornton Ave.; free; 407-3621864; dandelioncommunitea.com. I Feel Small Book Brunch Book release event with a brief talk by the author about the book along with brunch, a live DJ, beer, wine and hookah. Sunday, noon-3 pm; Achilles Art Cafe, 2869 Wilshire Drive; $10-$35; 321-226-8322. Loose Lips Local writers read works inspired by current events. Tuesday, 8 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org. NaNoWriMo Write-In Bring a laptop or notebook and write alongside other local writers during National Novel Writing Month. Monday, 1-3 pm; Edgewater Library, 5049 Edgewater Drive; free; 407-835-7323; ocls.info. Orlando Story Club: A Promise volunteers tell stories involving promises made, kept or broken. Wednesday, 7 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $5; 407-704-6261; orlandostoryclub.com. Women of the World Poetry Slam Qualifier open qualifying round to be considered for the 2018 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Dallas. Thursday, 8 pm; The Milk Bar, 2424 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-896-4954.

SPorTS The Fast and The Furriest 5K Charity 5k benefiting Spay N Save animal clinic. Saturday, 7 am; Sanford Brewing Company, 400 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; $30-$35; 407-920-4894; sanfordbrewing.com.

Taste of South Lake Sample food and drinks from more than 20 local restaurants. Thursday, 5 pm; Waterfront Park, Clermont, 330 Third St., Clermont; $25; 352-394-4191; tasteofsouthlake.com.

Meowga: yoga With Shelter Cats Relax, stretch and unwind while surrounded by cats. Saturday, 10 am; UF/IFAS Lake County Extension, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares; $20 suggested donation.

Taste of Thanksgiving Party Sample the full menu of Thanksgiving options from Swine & Sons. Friday, 5 pm; Swine & Sons Provisions, 595 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; $10; swineandsons.com.

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics NBA basketball. Sunday, 6 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $14.25-$637.25; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com.

TEDxOrlandoWomen A lovely dinner, inspiring conversation and live talks. Thursday, 5-10 pm; The Cross, 1010 W. Church St.; $100; 321-277-7167; ted.com.

lITerary Bruce Campbell veteran B-movie actor reads from his latest book, Hail to the Chin, and signs copies. Thursday, 6 pm; Coliseum of Comics, Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E. Colonial Drive; free-$27.99; 407-228-1210; coliseumofcomics.com.

Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls NBA basketball. Friday, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $14.25-$637.25; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com. Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades Ice hockey. Wednesday, 7 pm, Saturday, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; contact for price; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com. Orlando Solar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits Ice hockey. Tuesday, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; contact for price; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com. n orlandoweekly.com

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I am a pretty handsome gay (I have been told) and I am dating a gorgeous man. I am 34, and he is 31. I am bottom only, and he is top only – so it’s a good match. He seems sincerely interested in me and we are talking about being together. But here is the thing: He noticed that I have a rather small penis. I am under the average, and his dick is quite big and long. Since he discovered this, he fancies about “humiliating” me about my “small pee-pee.” He would even like me to show it to his friends. I am not ashamed of the size of my penis because it’s how I am made and I can’t change it. But I wonder what this idea means for him. I would somehow understand that he would put me down if he suffered from a “small dick complex,” but since he is so well-endowed, I don’t get it. Is it a common turn-on for some top guys to imagine that their partner is smaller than them? Does it hide something else maybe? P.S. English is not my mother tongue. I apologize for this. Humiliated Over Tackle

tops out there – just as there are bondage tops (half of whom are frustrated bondage bottoms) – their numbers are far smaller. But the issue here isn’t stumbling over a rare small penis humiliation top in the wild, HOT, but whether or not you’re into it. Are you into power play? Do you like being degraded? Does the thought of this dude ordering you to show your dick to his friends – friends who presumably want to see your dick – turn you on in any way? If the answer is no, no, and FUCK NO, then tell your potential new boyfriend to stop making fun of your cock. If the answer is maybe, maybe, and maybe under the right circumstances, then talk it over with him and work out when, where and how you’re willing to indulge his SPH kink. If you stay with him, you’re also going to need to have a conversation about consent. SPH isn’t something you surprise someone with. Like most kinks, it requires advance discussion, the setting of limits and the consent of both parties. It’s worrisome that this guy didn’t bother with obtaining your consent in advance, HOT, and if he doesn’t recognize that he made a mistake and swear not to make a similar mistake in the future, well, then you’ll have to DTMFA.

I don’t have a problem with your English – it’s doubtless better than my [insert your mother tongue here] – I have a problem with your potential boyfriend. Small penis humiliation (SPH) is a kink popular enough to have spawned a porn genre. There are more than 76,000 SPHthemed porn videos on XTube – and XTube is just one of the various porn tubes out there ruining everything for everyone. Over at PornHub, there are SPH videos with more than two million views. That’s all anecdote, not data, HOT, but it’s anecdote enough to confirm that, yes, small penis humiliation is definitely a thing. And it can be a very good thing for guys whose erotic imaginations transformed their anxieties about having small dicks into a kink they enjoy. But you are not one of those guys. You like your dick fine, and you’ve got the exact right attitude about your dick – indeed, all men everywhere, regardless of size, should embrace their dicks the way you’ve embraced your own. Your dick is your dick, you can’t change it and you shouldn’t be ashamed of it. And big or small, HOT, your dick has all the same nerve endings as that big and long thing on the guy who might be your boyfriend someday (but who’s definitely a presumptuous asshole right now). As with most kinks – bondage, cuckolding, foot fetishes, diapers, pup play – subs/ bottoms are way more common than Doms/ tops. So it’s usually the guy with the small dick who initiates small penis humiliation games with his partner, HOT, not the boyfriend with the bigger dick and/or the girlfriend with the pussy and/or the bigger dick. (Some women have dicks, all women can purchase strap-ons.) While there are SPH

I’m sorry to be graphic, but it can’t be avoided. I’d like to have my fiancé come on my pussy and then have someone else lick it off. My two questions: (1) Does that fall in the realm of safe sex for the extra person involved? (2) How do we find that person? Is there an app to meet a third or how do we find swinger parties in our area? Is that a degrading thing to ask someone to do? Personally Understands Serious Sexual Yearnings 1. Nope. Various sexually transmitted infections – gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, HPV, etc. – could be contracted by the extra person and/or passed on to you and your fiancé. There’s low to no risk for HIV, PUSSY, but the act nevertheless falls outside the realm of safe sex. Very little actually exists in the realm of purely safe sex. There’s always risk, we can mitigate for those risks, we can make sex safer, but save for solo and cyber, sex is rarely ever 100 percent safe. 2. This is technically three questions, PUSSY. You find that person by putting ads on hookup sites and/or by putting yourselves in places where you might meet that person, i.e., pick-up joints, sex parties, swingers clubs. There are lots of apps out there for couples seeking thirds, you can even advertise as a couple seeking a third on big dating sites like OkCupid. It is a degrading thing to ask someone to do – but since there are lots of people out there into erotic degradation, that’s a potential selling point.

“DEGRADING GAMES”

I am in a relationship with a lovely and amazing man. Everything could be really good, if only his father would stop being a creep. He’s constantly telling me how beautiful, smart and attractive I am. Last year around Christmas, I sang a few songs when we were visiting my boyfriend’s family, and his father commented that I have an “erotic” voice. A few days later, I received an email from him. Attached was a poem about my singing, where he called my voice “angelic” and “pure.” It made me really uncomfortable and I told him that I don’t want to receive poems from him and that he should stop complimenting me all the time. He didn’t. When I told him again to stop commenting on my appearance, he responded that I must not like myself very much. I talked to my boyfriend’s mother, and she said she’s “given up” and ignores her husband’s behavior. It turns out that he behaved similarly with exgirlfriends of my boyfriend’s brothers. I’m so angry and don’t know what to do. My boyfriend supports me, but it’s hard to talk about the topic, because it’s his father. Fucking Annoyed That He Engrosses Rightfulness I’m curious what your boyfriend’s “support” looks like, FATHER. Does he tell you privately that his father is a creep and that he wishes his dad would knock this shit off? Or does he tell his father directly that he’s being a creep and insist he knock it off? The latter is support, the former is not. I’m thinking there’s a reason your boyfriend’s brothers only have ex-girlfriends – you don’t speak of any currents, FATHER, a highly revealing detail – and it’s not just because their dad is a creep. It’s because no one in the family is willing to stand up to this creep. Not his wife, not his children. If your boyfriend refuses to run interference and/ or shut his father down, I would advise you to join the list of exes. However “lovely and amazing” your boyfriend might be when you two are alone, if he’s useless in the face of his father’s sexual harassment, you’ll have to DTMFA too.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. P16-DP- 91 IN THE INTEREST OF: D. E., J. E. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Jose Castarneda Esparza, 2817 Broadway Street, Apt. 21, Houston, TX 77017 A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above referenced children. You are to appear before Melissa D. Souto, Circuit Judge, on November 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Seminole Juvenile Justice Center, 190 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and 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 MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. The father is hereby advised, pursuant to §39.802(4)(d) and §63.082(6) (g), Florida Statutes, that a parent whose rights have not yet been terminated has the right to seek a private adoptive placement for the child and to participate in a private adoption plan, through an adoption entity as defined in §63.032(3), Florida Statutes. Pleadings shall be copied to: Kristine C. Lazinsk, Esquire, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Children’s Legal Services, 2921 S. Orlando Drive, Ste. 150, Sanford, FL 322773 eservice: CNR.CLS. seminole@myflfamilies.com (407-328- 5656). If you are a person with disability who needs any accommodation to participate in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Court Administration, at 301 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida, Telephone 407665-4227, 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 hearing impaired, call 711. Witness my hand and seal of this court at Sanford, Seminole County Florida on this 9th day of October, 2017. Grant Maloy, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller BY: /s/ Deputy Clerk, Court Seal.

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Legal, Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PINE HILLS SERVICE CENTER 07/DAWSON CASE NO.: DP16-558 In the Interest of S.J.F. DOB: 12/07/2015, Minor Child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO:Anthony Fox, 829 Park Manor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32825 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 Judge Daniel P. Dawson, on , November 29, 2017, at 9:30 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 27th day of October, 2017. This summons has been issued at the request of: Audrea Beth Ashcraft, Esquire, Florida Bar No.: 101358, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32811, (407) 563-2380, audrea.ashcraft@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: 07 CASE NO.:DP15-392 IN THE INTEREST OF: M.R. DOB: 12/25/2009, A.R. DOB: 03/17/2012, S.R. DOB: 10/24/2013, MINOR CHILDREN. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: SYLESTE ALCIDOR, 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 Daniel P. Dawson on DECEMBER 18, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., at Thomas S. Kirk 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 THESE CHILDREN. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 16th day of October, 2017. This summons has been issued at the request of: Jennifer Shepard, Esquire FBN: 93027, Attorney for the State of Florida, Children’s Legal Services, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N211, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 317-7643-Telephone, (407) 317-7126-Fax jennifer.shepard@ myflfamilies.com. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Jennifer Giles, Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1751 Fortune Rd Kissimmee FL 34744, 407-414- 5303 on 11/21/17 @ 11:00 am: Courtney Crawford 5067 Bins, Robert Sanchez 2111 Household goods, Melisa Portalatin Amador 5047 Machines for a pastry store, sinks, ovens, Joel Jimenez 2110 Furniture, Clary Flores 4117 Boxes, Clothes, Furniture, Anibal Cruz 5062 Boxes & Furniture, Everon Holness 3074 Household Goods, Julio Garcia 5078 Household goods, Boxes, Tiesha Harrison 2125 Boxes, Table, and TV’s, Emely Minaya

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3111 Beds, washer/dryer, dining table, 2 tv’s, Stacey Modjeski 5049 Household goods, Boxes, Orlando Figueroa 4068 Household Goods, Jennifer Kirby 2109 Household Appliances & Furniture, Juan Ortiz 5068 household goods, electronics, Mary Corbin 5080 Chairs, TV, dresser, 10 bins, Rafael Rodriguez 5037 Tools, Boxes, Misc, Debbie P Restrepo 1075 Household goods, Furniture, washer, dryer, fridge, Debbie Castano 4109 Household goods & Furniture, Marisol Reyes 4040 household goods, personal items, Tamara Renee Anderson 1045 household goods, personal items, Larixza Benitez 3017 bedrooms, 2 sofas, Boxes, Efren Vega Rivera 5012 Household goods. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03 CASE NO.: DP16-591 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: B.B. DOB: 11/05/2015 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA To: Tabitha Walker, Address Unknown A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Timothy Shea on January 16, 2018 at 9:30 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. YOU MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 23rd day of October, 2017. This summon has been issued at the request of: Nancy A. Robak, Florida Bar No.: 88796, Senior Attorney for Florida Department of Children and Family. nancy. robak@myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY:/S/ DEPUTY CLERK (court seal).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 3/Shea CASE NO.: 16-DP- 659 IN THE INTEREST OF: S.P. DOB: 09/10/2016, Minor Child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: ANTHONY BERNARD PARTON, 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 Judge Timothy Shea, at 9:30 a.m., on the 30th day of November, 2017, 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 (THESE CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN) 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 25th day of October, 2017. This summons has been issued at the request of: Kelley Galvin, Attorney for the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N211, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 317-7643 -Telephone, (407) 317-7126-Fax. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). 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: November 21st, 2017 3:30 p.m. at the Mindful Storage facility located at: 900 Cypress Pkwy. Kissimmee, Fl. 34759 (321) 732-6032 732-6032 The personal goods stored therein by the following :#D218- House Holds, #1129-House Holds, #2127-Furniture, #C112 -House Holds, #A106-House Holds, #2089 -House Holds, #212 9-House Holds, #2086 -Furniture, #2232 -Boxes TV, #G229- House Holds, #2104-Furniture, #G201-House Holds, #G215 -House Holds, #K208 -House Holds, #2117 -Furniture, #2205-Boxes, #1178-House Holds, #F206- Boxes, #H224-

House Holds, #J222-Boxes, #2154-House Holds, #2226 -Furniture, #1125 -Furniture, #B106House Holds, #2063-House Holds, #C104-House Holds, #1122 -House Holds. 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. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PINE HILLS SERVICE CENTER, JUVENILE DIVISION: 07/DAWSON CASE NO.: DP17-39 In the Interest of:C.B, DOB: 01/23/2004, Minor Child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Lauren Zayas (mother) 235 Osceola Street Clermont, Florida 34711 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 Judge Daniel P. Dawson, on Monday, November 6, 2017, at 11:30 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 2nd day of October, 2017. This summons has been issued at the request of: Audrea Beth Ashcraft, Esquire, Florida Bar No.: 101358, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32811, (407) 563-2380, audrea. ashcraft@myflfamilies.com, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. (Court Seal). Notice of Auction 1983 Fleetwood Southwind Mobile Home with VIN# 1GBKP37W6D3325695 will be auctioned on 11/20/2017 at 9:00 am. Dave Bevan Howell.

8550 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL. 32835 Orange Food Vendor Portable Container will be auctioned on 11/20/2017 at 9:00 am. Vinny Burruto. 8550 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL. 32835 2003 Fourwinn Freedom 180 Boat with VIN#GFNME218J203 will be auctioned on 11/20/2017 at 9:00 am. Scott W. Miller & James Brendan Ryan Jr. 8550 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL. 32835 2003 Boat Trailer with VIN#42KBKCS1332000646 will be auctioned on 11/20/2017 at 9:00 am. Scott W. Miller & James Brendan Ryan Jr. 8550 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL. 32835. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PINE HILLS SERVICE CENTER 07/DAWSON CASE NO.: DP15-210 In the Interest of: R.J.C. DOB: 02/10/2014, Minor Child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO:Alexus Bobbitt, Mother, Address unknown, Orlando, FL 32805 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 Judge Daniel P. Dawson, on Monday, December 18, 2017, at 11:30 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 23rd day of October, 2017. This summons has been issued at the request of: Audrea Beth Ashcraft, Esquire, Florida Bar No.: 101358, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32811, (407) 563-2380, audrea. ashcraft@myflfamilies.com, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. (Court Seal).

Notice of Public Sale: Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on November 17, 2017 at 9:00 am, Riker’s Roadside Services, LLC, 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; 1JJV532D1FL874137 2015/Wabash National 1HD4LE219EC410862 2014/HD 1G2NE52T5YM730636 2000/Pont 1HGCG2256YA029992 2000/Hond KMHFC46F47A211089 2007/Hyund 1HGCD5630VA213582 1997/Hond 4T1GK12E6SU069323 1995/Toyot 1G1JC52F047184288 2004/Chev 1FAFP36NX6W210336 2006/Ford 1G4BR83E8MW405476 1991/Buic 1FMZU67K25UB52430 2005/Ford 1G6DW51Y9H9746541 1987/Cadi 5YFBU4EE1DP123813 2013/Toyot 1HGCR2F50EA111703 2014/Hond 3N1AB6AP2CL655848 2012/Nissan 1N4AL2AP8AN481855 2010/Niss 1HGEM22912L055397 2002/Hond 3N1AB6AP4BL630769 2011/Niss KNAFE121X75407907 2007/Kia 3N1AB7AP4EY264535 2014/Nissan WBSBG9322VEY74486 1997/Bmw 1ZVBP8AM1E5301257 2014/Ford JA3AY11A5VU028028 1997/Mits WDDEJ71X98A010545 2008/Merz 2HGFG12869H506117 2009/Hond 1G1AT58H697111569 2009/Chev KMHWF35H95A193917 2005/Hyund JA4LS31H2XP016693 1999/Mits 1J4GK58K02W218039 2002/Jeep WAUVC68E94A048982 2004/Audi 4JGCB75E56A005231 2006/Merz WDBNG75J1YA087360 2000/Merz 1FTCR10A2MTA39257 1991/Ford 1N4BU31D1SC124270 1995/Nissan JTEGD20V040011706 2004/Toyt 1G1ZB5EB3AF217929 2010/Chev 1FMZU73E72UC49866 2002/Ford KNDJN2A20F7230090 2015/Kia JN8AS5MTXFW652926

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. P15-DP- 180 IN THE INTEREST OF: A.T. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Allen Bernard Harrell, 226 Ronnie Circle, Orlando, FL 32811 A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above referenced children. You are to appear before Melissa D. Souto, Circuit Judge, on December 5, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Seminole Juvenile Justice Center, 190 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and 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 MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. The father is hereby advised, pursuant to §39.802(4)(d) and §63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, that a parent whose rights have not yet been terminated has the right to seek a private adoptive placement for the child and to participate in a private adoption plan, through an adoption entity as defined in §63.032(3), Florida Statutes. Pleadings shall be copied to: Kristine C. Lazinsk, Esquire, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Children’s Legal Services, 2921 S. Orlando Drive, Ste. 150, Sanford, FL 322773 eservice: CNR.CLS.seminole@myflfamilies. com (407-328- 5656). If you are a person with disability who needs any accommodation to participate in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Court Administration, at 301 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida, Telephone 407665-4227, 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 hearing impaired, call 711. Witness my hand and seal of this court at Sanford, Seminole County Florida on this 17th day of October, 2017. Grant Maloy, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller BY: /s/ Deputy Clerk, Court Seal.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 4390 Pleasant Hill Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746 (407) 944-1408 on 11/21/17 @ 1:30 pm. Juliette Augustus 5300 household items, Karen Gilkes 5053 household goods, Luis Antonio Garcia 322 household goods, Yerica Acevedo Rodriguez 202 household goods, personal items, Shellie Woods Jr. 406 household goods, personal items, Robert Earl Turner 423 household goods, personal items, Mercedes Marcano 5301 furniture, Susan Costales 334 household goods, Ingrid Allinson 479 furniture, Amelia Pena 5227 household goods, Sandra Alicia Plaza 5017 household goods, personal items, Quantum Unltd LLC 5315 electronics in boxes, Andre Brathwaite 5083 household goods, personal items, Sonya Roberts 5211 household goods, Mitchell Andrea Wiles 814 household goods, personal items, Richard Gazard 5213 household goods, Tovah Perez 264 personal items, Wenona Torres 443 household goods, Selena Lee Santiago 489 household goods, personal items, Jorge Santiago 417 household goods, Patricia Soler 270 household goods, James Rentas 582 household goods, Margaret Rivera 536 household goods, personal items, Christina Mehltretter 5202 household goods, Kris Edward 5221 household goods, Tirhas Gebremedhin 5153 household goods. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. Thank You, Extra Space Storage.

NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2008 Chrysler VIN# 2C3KA63H18H268755 2000 Ford VIN# 1FMNU43S3YEB00361 2015 CTRA VIN# 4YMUL0817FG032771 1997 Chevrolet VIN# 1GNDT13W8V2156952 2005 Infiniti VIN# JNKCU54E75M405658 1999 Honda VIN# 1HGEJ6679XL045314 To be sold at auction at 8:00 a.m. on November 22, 2017, 7301 Gardner Street, Winter Park, FL. 32792 Constellation Towing & Recovery LLC

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