Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Technology helps an actor hear musical theater's 'Beauty'; Get a behind-the-scenes look at the opening of 4 local eateries; 'Last Out' aims to help soldiers and their families by telling their stories

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March 26, 2019

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Technology helps actor hear musical theater's 'Beauty'

Hearing impaired since birth, Laura Pratesi's love of musicals shines bright. She stars as Belle in Moonlight Players' "Beauty and the Beast."

A behind-the-scenes look at the opening of 4 Central Florida restaurants

Restaurants open every day in Central Florida – but not always when their owners expect them to start up.

'Last Out' aims to help soldiers, families by telling their stories

"Last Out," a look at real military lives, comes to Orlando for two performances March 30-31.

Sesame Street comes alive at SeaWorld Orlando's new expansion

Sesame Street debuts at SeaWorld Orlando, bringing the classic television show to life at the 6-acre expansion.

Dogs now welcome at Hyatt Regency's Orlando airport hotel

With adoption event, Hyatt Regency at International Airport kicks off new policy of allowing dogs at their hotel.

MegaCon Orlando offers Mickey Mouse Club reunion

More than 20 alumni of the Mickey Mouse Club have been announced for a 30th anniversary reunion at MegaCon Orlando.

WUCF TV close to $300,000 goal in spring pledge drive

WUCF TV raised $288,000 in its spring pledge drive — short of the $300,000, but last-minute pledges should help the PBS station.

'American Idol': Orlando singer advances to Hawaii

Orlando singer Alyssa Raghu, 17, has advanced to Hawaii, where the field for 'American Idol' will be reduced to the Top 20.

First look: Disney Springs' Jaleo restaurant with Chef Jose Andres

Chef Jose Andres finally gets to open a restaurant at Disney World. His Jaleo, featuring Spanish fare, is now operating at Disney Springs.

UCF Celebrates the Arts focuses on healing, resilience

UCF Celebrates the Arts marks its fifth festival at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in April.

Disney: Opening date set for NBA Experience

NBA Experience is set to open at Disney Springs in mid-August, the company announced during an Orlando Magic game.

Figaro, new Christmas musical highlight Opera Orlando 2019-20 season

"The Marriage of Figaro" will be joined by "All Is Calm" on the Opera Orlando mainstage.

Powerball jackpot is now $750 million - the fourth-largest in US history

A great man once said to never tell him the odds, but we're sorry to inform you that the odds of winning the Powerball are 1 in 292,201,338.00, and nobody beat

Pictures: Chris Lane, Toby Keith kick off Country Thunder Music Festival

Chris Lane and Toby Keith closed out day one of the Country Thunder Music Festival at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.

Central Floridians compete on 'Survivor,' 'Voice,' 'American Idol'

Central Florida is fielding three hopefuls on "The Voice," one on "Survivor" and one so far on "American Idol."

How to lift 'Singin' in the Rain' drama? Gotta dance!

"What a Glorious Feeling" review by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm.

Top Orlando arts events: '3 to See' for week of March 25

Orlando Sentinel arts writer picks the top three events of the week.

Pictures: Mardi Gras concerts rock Universal Studios

Universal Orlando Resort hosts a full slate of concerts for Mardi Gras 2019, featuring acts from Macklemore to Becky G.

'The Voice': Clermont teen makes John Legend's team

Kayslin Victoria of Clermont is the third Central Florida singer to advance this season on "The Voice."

Beer ahoy! Carnival Cruise Line now pouring private-label craft beer aboard all ships

Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line will now serve its three private-label beers on draft and in cans aboard all 26 Carnival ships across the world.

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