brendan, Author at Orlando Shine

Casselberry hosting grand opening of new Wheel Park

The City of Casselberry is ramping up to unveil its brand-new Wheel Park this Saturday, July 26, with a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. to noon. Nestled on both sides of North Winter Park Drive just south of Belle Avenue, this new 10-acre facility features over 40,000 SF of skate and bike terrain, including a […]

Pet Alliance wants to put your pet’s portrait on a bottle of wine

The Pet Alliance (Website) is hosting its 12th Annual My Best Friend Wine Label Contest, in partnership with Quantum Leap Winery (Website). Entries are being accepted through July 27, after which, the public will be invited to vote for their favorite submissions through August 17. Each vote requires a $1 donation to the Pet Alliance […]

Air conditioned Orlando Indie Bazaar coming to Altamonte next month

The folks behind Brott’s Beard Care (Instagram) are bringing a new indoor market event to the Orlando area this August. The Orlando Indie Bazaar (Instagram) will be hosted at the Hilton Orlando Altamonte, located at 305 S. Northlake Boulevard [GMap] on Sunday, August 24, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The event is free to attend and […]

d.b.a. to host art exhibition by Jon Napoles

Mills 50 darling, d.b.a. (Instagram) will be hosting an art show on August 3, featuring the (amazing) works of Orlando artist Jon Napoles (Website). Jon Napoles is a self-taught artist from Florida whose bold, punk‑DIY spirit transforms reclaimed materials into hauntingly resonant art, with exhibitions at major museums and indie art events. His signature technique: reverse-painting […]

Orange County accepting feedback on its Cultural Master Plan

Orange County is currently accepting feedback on its CANVAS: Cultural Master Plan. The Master Plan is the result of speaking with artists and community members over the past year, and is meant to serve as an Arts and Culture roadmap for the next decade of policy making. A draft of the plan is currently posted […]

LEGOLAND launching new indoor roller coaster

LEGOLAND Florida Resort (Website) is preparing to launch its first-ever indoor roller coaster, a space-themed, immersive experience set to open in early 2026. Dubbed the Spaceport 885 launchpad (a nod to LEGO’s classic Space Scooter set #885), this state-of-the-art ride promises to be the park’s most technologically advanced attraction yet. At least according to all […]

Documentary “The Donn of Tiki” screening at Enzian Theater, August 8

On Friday, August 8, Enzian Theater (Website) in Maitland will host a special screening of the documentary The Donn of Tiki, which takes a deep dive into the life of Donn Beach, born Ernest Gantt, the pioneering creator of the first tiki bar and the broader Polynesian-themed cocktail culture. Directed by Alex Lamb and Max Well, […]

Job Alert: Zebra Youth looking for new Executive Director

The team at Zebra Youth (Website) is looking to hire a new Executive Director, following the recent announcement that longtime cheerleader Heather Wilkie would be transitioning from her role over the summer after a decade with the non-profit. The role is responsible for leading and inspiring the team, overseeing programs that impact LGBTQ+ youth aged […]

Hollerbach’s teaming up with Von Trapp Brewing for special collab dinner

On Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m., Hollerbach’s German Restaurant (Website) in Sanford will host Chef’s Knight: Von Trapp, an alpine-themed culinary evening inspired by the legendary Von Trapp Family Brewing (Website) in Vermont. This ticketed event will take place in Hollerbach’s intimate Knights Hall, an upstairs private dining room known for its gemütlichkeit and […]

Florida cities are being forced to remove rainbow crosswalks, that includes Orlando

Florida cities are being forced to take action after the Florida Department of Transportation recently issued a June 30 memo warning that municipalities risk losing state funding if they maintain non‑uniform pavement art on public roads, guidance that specifically threatens Pride crosswalks and other murals. While the directive was handed down from the governor’s office, […]