Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Veterans get free Opera Orlando tickets; WESH hosts food drive; Logan's Roadhouse honors military

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December 10, 2019

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Veterans flock to Christmas gift — free tickets to "All Is Calm" from Opera Orlando

"All Is Calm," set during World War I, tells the story of the famous Christmas truce of 1914.

WESH: Share Your Christmas food drive starts Monday

WESH-Channel 2 will host its Share Your Christmas food drive for five days this week at locations throughout Central Florida.

Logan's Roadhouse honors military with American Hero Wednesdays

Active duty and retired military can grab a free meal at Logan's Roadhouse on Wednesdays.

Searching for Santa? Here's where to find him this holiday season in Central Florida

Get your photo with Santa at these Orlando area hotspots.

Gary Sinise Foundation sends families of fallen military to Disney this week

The Gary Sinise Foundation is doing its part to bring smiles to Gold Star families this week, sending more than 1,000 children of fallen military to Walt Disney World this week.

Get free dog toys with a new BarkBox subscription

Dog toy subscription service BarkBox will give a free box of dog toys with purchase of a six or 12-month subscription.

Tradition takes it: Kai Asian Street Fare wins "Broth Belt" at Ramen Rumble 3

With a traditional tonkotsu embellished with truffles, the team from Winter Park's Kai Asian Street Fare won this year's broth battle royale at the Osprey Tavern.

Orlando Shakes' 'Christmas at Pemberley' sparkles with romance and comedy | Review

'Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley': Review of the Orlando Shakes production by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

Fantasy 5 winning ticket bought at The Villages scores $53K jackpot

Someone who purchased a winning Fantasy 5 ticket in The Villages was among four winners in Saturday's drawing.

Disney World hotel set to expand to 604 rooms in 2021

Drury Hotels to expand existing hotel, with new property containing 604 rooms.

Artist's love for military depicted in American Legion post mural | Commentary

The project started as a mural for an American Legion Post in Mount Dora. It turned into a living thing, connecting military service members across time.

Comedians Maron, Oswalt, Kreischer and Cummings coming to Hard Rock

Hard Rock Live at Universal CityWalk will bring in comedians including Patton Oswalt and Whitney Cummings in 2020.

'Nutcracker' stars: Surviving a car crash, finding a new passion

Meet two of the faces behind this year's "Nutcracker" productions. Each has a story to tell.

Mad Cow Theatre's 'Spitfire Grill' sizzles with hope, charity and love | Review

'The Spitfire Grill': Review of the Mad Cow Theatre production by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

Imagineer shares facts about 'ambitious' Epcot transformation

Disney says Epcot's transformation will be ambitious, but the theme park's plan is still evolving

'DWTS' 'upped my game,' violinist Lindsey Stirling says

Violinist Lindsey Stirling moves a lot on her Warmer in the Winter Christmas Tour, and she credits 'Dancing With the Stars' with making her a better dancer and performer.

Last call for Walt Whitman and Smithsonian's African-American art at Cornell museum

Walt Whitman, author of "Leaves of Grass," was born in 1819.

Big Disney auction pulls in $1.8 million

An enormous auction of Disney theme park items -- from animatronics to ashtrays -- raked in $1.8 million

Sea Life: Aquarium features Scuba Clause, 'Fishmas' holiday activities

Sea Life Aquarium Orlando introduces holiday fare, including Scuba Claus, Fishmas

Orlando Theater Best of 2019: Ensemble

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm picks top five ensembles.

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