Restaurants | How Beard semifinalists stack up Central Florida is once again in the national culinary spotlight. Five local chefs are contenders in the annual James Beard Foundation awards. |
Music Movies | Review: 'The Lazarus Effect' "The Lazarus Effect" is what happens when hip, smart actors commit themselves — body and soul — to a horror movie. | | Review: 'Focus' Will Smith and Margot Robbie offer a master class in "sunglasses acting" | Arts & Culture | Art events This is a week for nationally known art happenings. | Events | Great Orlando Craft Beer Festival A refined twist on the usual pub crawl, the event features 5-ounce tastings from brewmakers such as Stone Brewing, Dogfish Head, Terrapin and more, with a different brewery represented at each venue. | | Central Florida Fair Even if you're not up for a test of gastro-intestinal fortitude, there's plenty to enjoy at the fairgrounds, including cooking competitions, livestock shows and live music by Kevin Martin of Candlebox and R&B crooner Ginuwine | | GeorgeFest With the theme "From Sea to Shining Sea," GeorgeFest features fireworks, live music and a patriotic parade in honor of Washington's 283rd birthday. | | | |