Friday, March 18, 2016

Runaway Country | Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival | Easter reservations

Emerging Artists program brings new talent to Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Emerging Artists program brings new talent to Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

More than 350,000 visitors are expected to descend on Central Florida this weekend for the 57th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. And for the past 19 years, patrons have been guaranteed to see at least three first-time artists.

Runaway Country goes big with Chesney, Church and Owen Runaway Country goes big with Chesney, Church and Owen

Shine your buckles, dust off your boots and get ready to get country.




Busch Gardens: New roller coaster has twists, turns and live snakes Busch Gardens: New roller coaster has twists, turns and live snakes

Snakes aren't the point of Cobra's Curse, a roller coaster under construction at Busch Gardens. Yet it sounds like the Tampa theme park is making them impossible to escape.

Restaurants
Get cracking on Easter reservations Get cracking on Easter reservations

Easter dinner with family and friends is a much-anticipated spring occasion. For those who don't want to cook, local resorts and restaurants are prepared to do everything for you — including the dishes. Here is a sampling of where to enjoy a holiday meal on March 27 in Central Florida. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.

Music
Little River Band rolls into Epcot's Garden Rocks Little River Band rolls into Epcot's Garden Rocks

WHAT: In a reminiscing mood? Little River Band, the '70s group that brought us "Reminiscing," along with other hits such as "Lady," "Cool Change" and "Take It Easy on Me," is this weekend's act for Garden Rocks, the concert series that's part of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The performances are at the America Gardens Theater at the theme park's World Showcase.

Skinny Lister in Orlando Skinny Lister in Orlando

Skinny Lister may sound like they have a lot in common with The Pogues or Flogging Molly, but there's an important difference: Skinny Lister is English, not Irish.

Amy Schumer to hook up with CFE Arena Amy Schumer to hook up with CFE Arena

In a perfect world, one wouldn't even call attention to the fact that Amy Schumer is a woman. As a modern feminist, the comedian from Manhattan would probably prefer to be thought of as funny without the qualifier "for a girl."

Bob Saget at UCF Bob Saget at UCF

Does anyone wonder what it would have been like trying to watch "Full House" knowing the kind of raunchy comedy Bob Saget longed to perform off-screen?

Concerts this weekend Concerts this weekend

Check our complete list of concert events around Central Florida.

Movies
Florida Film Festival to host Sissy Spacek, Mark Duplass Florida Film Festival to host Sissy Spacek, Mark Duplass

Oscar winner Sissy Spacek and filmmaker Mark Duplass will be the special guests at the 25th Florida Film Festival, which runs April 8-17.

'The Bronze' review: Melissa Rauch's Olympic gymnast vaults to the bottom 'The Bronze' review: Melissa Rauch's Olympic gymnast vaults to the bottom

In the cranky, foul-mouthed tradition of bad grandpas, bad teachers, bad Santas and so forth, "The Bronze" unveils yet another vinegar-spirited comedic antihero: the bad sport.

'Hello, My Name Is Doris' review: Sally Field sparkles in pursuit of a younger man 'Hello, My Name Is Doris' review: Sally Field sparkles in pursuit of a younger man

Meet Doris. With her glittery cat-eye glasses, wacky vintage wardrobe, and messy mop of a fake ponytail, Doris (Sally Field) cuts the type of figure that's usually written off as an eccentric supporting character.

Arts & Culture
Sanford Art walk explores the art of drag Sanford Art walk explores the art of drag

The most unique art happening this week takes place in historic downtown Sanford on March 19, 6-9 p.m.

For 'Don Quixote,' Orlando Ballet brings New York glamour For 'Don Quixote,' Orlando Ballet brings New York glamour

For its production of "Don Quixote," Orlando Ballet turned its attention to far-off places.

Your art-to-do list 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.

More arts events More arts events

Check our complete list of art events around Central Florida.

More theater events More theater events

Check our complete list of theater events around Central Florida.

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