Tuesday, September 3, 2019

ASL Slam host gives new meaning to spoken word; Local boys offered free ballet class; Shin Lim headed to Orlando

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ASL Slam host Kumar Singh gives new meaning to spoken word

Kumar Singh is host and founder of ASL Slam Orlando, an organization which produces live poetry and storytelling events for the deaf community.

#boysdancetoo: While male dancers still face bullying, pros try to help

Central Florida boys interested in dance are invited to a free ballet class.

'AGT' champ Shin Lim: I don't do magic

Shin Lim has won 'America's Got Talent' twice, but he stresses that his card routines are sleight of hand and not magic. He plays two shows on Saturday, Sept. 7, in Orlando.

Adopt a Pet: Howard from Florida Little Dog Rescue

Adopt a Pet is a series that highlights adoptable animals in shelters and rescues throughout Central Florida. This week's pet: Howard from Florida Little Dog Rescue.

Yes, you can bring Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Coke cans on a plane, TSA says

The thermal detonator-shaped Coke cans from Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? TSA says put them in checked baggage or empty them out and stick them in carry-on bag.

Disney resorts offer free dining plan deal with stay

Select Disney World resorts will give free dining plans to guests who stay five nights.

Carrabba's dishes up free lasagne

Carrabba's Italian Grill offers free lasagna to guests who order one of four signature dishes.

The Sticky Pig cocktail at Goblin Market uses complicated ingredients for simple flavors

Mount Dora's Goblin Market makes handcrafted ingredients for cocktails like their Sticky Pig.

Sports? Sportsball? Food is the Great Uniter at Duffy's Sports Grill | Review

Duffy's Sports Grill's got new menu items for the new season. And a seriously value-driven bar menu all day, every day.

Legoland Beach Retreat deal starting at $99, meals included

Legoland Beach Retreat hotel in Winter Haven has a sale on dates through November.

Disney Star Wars: Visitors cheer Oga's Cantina at Galaxy's Edge

A look at Oga's Cantina, a sentimental and standing-room only hotspot at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

Disney: At Galaxy's Edge, food and drink are another layer in the Star Wars experience

Whether you prefer blue milk or green, you'll enjoy it more if you embrace the marvel and mythos of Disney's newest world.

Orlando International reveals plan to bring 10 therapy dogs to airport to soothe frazzled travelers

Orlando International Airport said Monday that it plans to test bringing in therapy dogs to help ease frazzled fliers' nerves. The airport said it will release more details about the MCO Paw Pilots program Friday.

Magical Dining Month is underway!

Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Month is officially underway with 11 new options amid a record-breaking 125 venue participants.

Orlando Arts Season Preview 2019-20: Best Bets

Arts critic Matt Palm picks the most intriguing theater, dance, art and classical music events ahead in the 2018-19 season.

SeaWorld Orlando expands its craft-beer festival

SeaWorld's Craft Beer Festival -- sporting 100+ brews -- returns in September and will last through the last weekend in October.

Adopt a Pet: Chidi from Candy's Cats

Adopt a Pet is a series that highlights adoptable animals in shelters and rescues throughout Central Florida. This week's pet: Chidi from Candy's Cats.

New Rosa Parks and Sally Ride Barbies released

New Rosa Parks and Sally Ride Barbies were released Monday, selling for $31 apiece on Mattel's website to honor the civil rights figure and first American woman to fly in space.

Disney: Halloween has hit the Magic Kingdom. It's time to get your seasonal snack on.

The Magic Kingdom may be ahead of the calendar on Halloween, but seasonal snackers don't mind one bit.

Ichetucknee Springs provides visitors a 3-hour natural lazy river tube run

Ichetucknee Springs State Park, which is 50 minutes northwest of Gainesville, features an ever-popular tube run that takes visitors three hours to float down.

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