Scottie Campbell, Author at Orlando Shine

Popular Bloody Mary Mixology Class returns to Homecomin’ in Disney Springs

A mixology class that puts the Bloody Mary front and center, as it should be, proved so popular last year that Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Website) is bringing it back toward the end of this month. The Southern-inspired Florida kitchen is offering a different menu and fresh content – so even if you were lucky […]

PHOTOS: We were Valks virgins

Orlando Shine took in our first-ever Orlando Valkyries (Website) match at Addition Financial this past Friday, and we’re happy to report it was a solid good time. For those who might not know, Orlando Valkyries is our city’s women’s professional indoor volleyball team competing in Major League Volleyball, and they’re a strong team. In 2025, […]

Orlando City advances to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup

Orlando City SC advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after a dramatic 4-3 victory over the New England Revolution at Centreville Bank Stadium on Wednesday night. This marks the first time Orlando City has made it to the quarterfinals since winning the cup in 2022. Wednesday’s match unfolded as […]

Fringe’s Local Teaser was a weird night

On Wednesday evening, the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival (Website) held its Local Teaser show, which serves as an annual kick-off to the fest. Of over 100 shows that will be part of this year’s Fringe, 40 were featured in the teaser, which gives each production just two minutes to try to get the audience […]

NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his top five WDW attractions

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins was challenged to share his top five Disney attractions during an appearance on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football this past week. A self-professed Disney nerd, Cousins has a home in Disney’s ultra-exclusive Golden Oak residential community. “We basically live at Disney World in the off-season, which is pretty cool,” […]

Rawlings Society will hold its annual conference in DeLand this week

The Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society (Website) will hold its annual conference April 17-18 in DeLand. Now in its 37th year, the event is devoted to the life, work, and enduring influence of the Pulitzer Prize–winning author. Best known for The Yearling and her memoir Cross Creek, Rawlings captured thepeople and landscapes of Florida with uncommon […]

PHOTOS: Hamilton’s Kitchen launches new spring menu under Chef Antwan Ellis

Over the weekend, Hamilton’s Kitchen (Website) rolled out a new spring menu crafted by their new Executive Chef, Antwan Ellis. Born and raised in Barbados, Chef Ellis comes to Winter Park by way of Las Vegas, where he was the Executive Chef & Culinary Director for Emmitt’s Vegas — the first Black‑owned restaurant on the […]

How Florida ranks on the 2026 list of Allergy Capitals

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (Website) has released its annual list of 100 Allergy Capitals in the contiguous United States. If your sinuses turn to cement with the first dusting of pollen in the City Beautiful, you might be surprised to find Orlando ranked down at 33 on the list. AAFA’s ranking criteria […]

Halsi’s new solo show “The Last American Scheme” will mark an artistic departure

On Thursday, February 19, visual artist Halsi will open a new solo show titled The Last American Scheme at Eola View (Website), where it will remain on display for a month. The exhibit will mark a new creative era for the mononymous artist. Though currently residing in Miami, Halsi has been a staple of the […]

David Mink named as Pride Chamber executive director

In early January, the board of directors of The Pride Chamber (Website) appointed David Mink as the LGBTQ+ organization’s new executive director. Mink replaces Gina Duncan, who abruptly resigned in November. “On behalf of the board of directors, we are proud to appoint David Mink as executive director,” said Pride Chamber board chair Tony Dandato […]