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Friday, March 11, 2016

Epcot flower fest | Universal Mardi Gras | Captain America trailer

Bloom town: Epcot flower fest stays in living color

Your home garden requires fertilizer, weeding, watering and a watchful eye.

Fray, Adam Lambert set for Universal Mardi Gras gigs

On Saturday, it's The Fray, the band behind "How to Save a Life" and "You Found Me." On Sunday, former "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert takes to the stage.

Restaurants

Raglan Road at Disney Springs revamping menu

"It's St. Paddy's Day," says John Cooke, co-owner and partner at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs. "Never St. Patty's."

Restaurant review: Itta Bena in need of finesse

Itta Bena has its name displayed out front and the outside doors (one into the main dining room and one off the patio) were wide open -- not so speakeasy style.

Beer events in Orlando and Central Florida: Things to do in March

"Spring" in Florida can seem a lot like summer, but on those milder days before the real heat of the summer kicks in, grab a beer and enjoy the outdoors and maybe bring your pup along.

Music

Chris Isaak saunters into Universal's Hard Rock Live

From the wire fan on the snare drum to the rich, sultry tones of his custom Gibson, Isaak's songs are a straight entreatise to love, a tradition he kept very much alive on last year's album, "Speak of the Devil."

The Romeros in Winter Park

In order to finally escape Franco's oppression, Los Romeros moved to America in 1957 and became a quartet, credited with creating the format of a classical guitar foursome. Since then, they have become known as "The Royal Family of the Guitar" and have received high honors from around the world. Celedonio was knighted by both King Juan Carlos I and Pope John Paul II.

How fatherhood changed Coheed and Cambria's musical style

Progressive rockers Coheed and Cambria have spent the last 15 years taking their fans on a science-fiction journey with Claudio Sanchez at the helm.

Orlando Philharmonic concert salutes Mozart (and the bassoon)

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in its next Focus Series concert, which takes place this Monday, March 14.

Concerts this weekend

Check our complete list of concert events around Central Florida.

Movies

'Captain America: Civil War' trailer features first look at new Spider-Man

Whoa. There is a big surprise at the end of the new trailer for "Captain America: Civil War": Spider-Man joins the fight.

Arts & Culture

Dixie's coming, y'all: From trailer park to Tupperware

"How are ya, darlin'?"

Artist fans across Florida to paint 'en plein air' at state parks

Native Floridian Sharon Osterholt pledged in November to paint outdoors — "en plein air" is the art-world term — in every Florida state park accessible by car and to finish in 14 months.

'DWTS': Maks, Val salute show

If it isn't enough that "Dancing With the Stars" begins a new season this month, the brothers Chmerkovskiy are going to play Orlando.

Your art-to-do list

There's a variety of happenings this week: museum lectures, outdoor festivals, international exhibitions and artsy fundraisers. Some are in/around Orlando, others a short drive. One must-see event is 200-plus miles away — in Miami. Even if you can't get there this week you have until May 15, so put it on your art to-do list now.