Arts & Culture

Art² Opens as Downtown Orlando’s New Hub for Creativity and Connection

Both pieces are more than decorative backdrops; they turn the park into a living gallery. “Art in public spaces tells a story about who we are and what we value,”…

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Camara Gaither Named Orlando’s Third Poet Laureate

“We are excited for Camara to use poetry and the literary arts to tell our community’s stories,” said Mayor Dyer. “There is no doubt that Orlando is a better place…

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces Search for City’s Next Poet Laureate

“Shawn Welcome, whom I appointed as Orlando’s second Poet Laureate in 2021, has served with distinction and has inspired a new generation of literary artists,” Dyer continued. “He has made…

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The Oscars: Designers Are A Big Deal!

Armand de Brignac, an alcohol label owned by LVMH, hosted a coveted invite-only shindig with Jay-Z at Chateau Marmont. Marc Jacobs hosted a competing private party with Issa Rae, Aaron…

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Local Teens Shine In “Write To Be Scene” Poetry Competition

A local youth arts mentoring organization is sharing young voices in order to share light in isolation. This new year, Write To Be Scene Inc., established in 2019, is celebrating…

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The Initiative — “Art Pollination: Building Food Justice through Creativity” — Is Part Of The Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge

“For years, we’ve witnessed how the work of our local artists brings people together, strengthens our community, and helps create the unique quality of life we enjoy throughout our City…

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Pine Hills Community Council’s Celebrates The Holidays With The 4th Annual Parade

This year, over 700 participants, including city and county elected officials, attended the parade. Saturday's parade was held in partnership with the Pine Hills Safe Neighborhood Partnership, and the Pine…

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U.S. Rep. Frost And Mayor Demings Hold Town Hall

On Thursday U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings held a town hall discussion at the Multicultural Center in West Orange County.  Some of the topics of…

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Orlando’s Newest Murals Are Captivating

Downtown Orlando oozes art. Now, The City Beautiful just took its beauty and art to another level.  If you have been on Orange Avenue lately you may have noticed a…

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Rep. Maxwell Frost Presents Music and Arts Festival

Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost is presenting a music and arts festival to support community organizations and causes. The event will be held on Saturday March 2nd at Loch Haven Park…

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