Tuesday, April 30, 2019

An Oviedo resident opens his home for classic sounds and good causes; Florida high schools shine in new U.S. News rankings; The COOP is handing out free chicken tenders

A happy dose of uplifting news from Central Florida and beyond.

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April 30, 2019

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'Just like Woodstock': Oviedo resident opens his home for classic sounds and good causes

Mike Logan's private outdoor concert venue, Tin House Ranch in Oviedo, brings in hundreds of people to raise money for good causes.

Florida high schools shine in new U.S. News rankings

U.S. News & World Report's 2019 "best high school" rankings put Florida sixth in the nation. In Central Florida, Westshore, Osceola arts school, Orlando Science and Timber Creek earn top spots in state rankings.

The COOP in Winter Park offering five days of free chicken tenders

The COOP, a southern-inspired fast-casual restaurant in Winter Park, is celebrating their fifth anniversary with five days of free chicken tenders for the first 50 guests each day.

Women's marathon legend Joan Benoit Samuelson comes to Orlando for good cause

Joan Benoit Samuelson will be in Orlando to help the Track Shack Youth Foundation celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Artists find their muse at the Winter Park Paint Out

Artist from around the country are busy at work creating for the 11th annual Winter Park Paint Out at The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. Rich Pope joins the artists to get a first-person glimpse.

Orlando takes indoor farmers market for test run

An air-conditioned, indoor farmers market is coming to downtown Orlando for a one-day only test run Sunday, June 9.

Disney flashback: 5 (former) Hollywood Studios stand-outs

Disney's Hollywood Studios is turning 30. It's time to remember a Hunchback, dancing lights, Super Soap stars, Catastrophe Canyon and more.

Gavin DeGraw heads for Hard Rock Live

Singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw will perform at Hard Rock Live in Orlando's Universal CityWalk.

WKMG to receive Service to Community Award for PTSD reports

Mike Holfeld's reporting for WKMG on first responders' PTSD helped bring about a Florida law the provides workers' compensation benefits.

Shetland pony born at Disney World may join Cinderella stable

Lilly, a Shetland pony born at Disney World in March, may eventually be one of the animals that pulls Cinderella in her carriage.

Asian invasion: New bakeries take Orlando by storm

From Winter Park to Mills 50 and the Hourglass District, a wave of Franco-Asian bakeries is sweeping across Orlando.

Joseph Walsh is Garden Theatre's new artistic director

Joseph Walsh, who has experience in Europe and the Northeast, will begin his job at the Garden Theatre this summer.

First look: Today Café at Universal Studios

Today Café, inspired by the NBC talk show, is in rehearsal model at Universal Studios Florida theme park.

'Billy Elliot' soars at Garden Theatre

"Billy Elliot," at the Garden Theatre, reviewed by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

Blue Angels to return to Disney, fly above Epcot

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to fly over Epcot and its Spaceship Earth on May 2, Walt Disney World says.

Universal: Classic monsters join Halloween Horror Nights lineup

Universal Monsters house will be part of the 2019 Halloween Horror Nights lineup, featuring Dracula, Wolf Man, Frankenstein's monster and more.

Madame Tussauds: Meet Flash, Cyborg in Justice League exhibit

Justice League characters Flash and Cyborg have joined the crew at Madame Tussauds Orlando attraction.

'Wonderland' is a delightful place to visit

Arcadian Broad's "Wonderland: Mad Tales of the Hatter" review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

What if 'Game of Thrones' was animated by Disney?

A Brazilian studio imagines what "Game of Thrones" would look like had it been animated by Disney.

Disney: New fireworks coming this Halloween to Magic Kingdom

A new fireworks show will debut during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom this year, Disney World says.

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