Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Fundraiser benefits Second Harvest Food Bank; More acts of kindness; Auction helps comic shops

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April 21, 2020

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WESH 2 and CW18 aim to raise $1M for Second Harvest Food Bank

A WESH 2 and CW18 initiative on April 21 aims to raise $1 million dollars for Second Harvest Food Bank.

Coronavirus prompts acts of kindness in Central Florida

As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, some Central Floridians are performing acts of kindness.

Artists and authors help out comic shops with #Creators4Comics auction

More than 100 comic book writers and artists will auction off material in order to raise money for struggling comic shops during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zoom gloom? Wild Florida's animals available for video conferencing

Wild Florida's animals ready to make Zoom meetings

Tapa Toro, Taverna Opa reopen under one roof, offer hospitality discount

Orlando restaurants Taverna Opa and Tapa Toro have reopened for delivery and curbside pickup and offer 25 percent off to essential and hospitality workers.

Orlando's arts scene: While we stay in, here's what's up

Updates from the Garden Theatre, Cirque du Soleil, Clermont's arts center, The Studio Theatre and more.

Bored at home? Try our Indoor Scavenger Hunt

As Orlandoans continue to hunker down inside, most have now had enough time to finish a puzzle, complete a household project and binge-watch "Tiger King." Play Orlando indoor activities Bingo to see how many of these you've accomplished.

With 2 weeks left, United Arts campaign has eye on goal

The year's biggest fundraiser trying to bring in $500,000 in new money to earn an Orange County matching grant.

Amid pandemic, Central Florida artists keep painting and creating

Amid the pandemic, Central Florida artists are hunkering down to produce art even as opportunities to show and sell vanish, presenting financial challenges.

Orlando Shakes offers free adult classes

First round of classes include brushing up on job-interview skills and learning to tell better stories.

'Disney on Broadway': Surprises and a Floridian's star turn | Review

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "25 Years of Disney on Broadway."

New 'at home' attractions: Ride Krakatau, hear Disney story, dance with Raglan Road, Icebar

New 'at home' attractions: Krakatau, Disney Stories with Alexa, Raglan Road dancers

Beeper, Gatorland celebrate baby emu's 1st birthday

Gatorland celebrates baby emu Beeper's 1st birthday

Florida Space Coast offers virtual safaris, space lessons, surf chats and more amid coronavirus

Florida's Space Coast is offering several interactive, at-home learning opportunities for families in quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic.

No gym blues? Keep active with these online fitness classes

Gyms and fitness centers are offering online classes to keep people fit amid the coronavirus.

Escape rooms entertain guests at home and offer discounts amid the coronavirus

While the coronavirus has forced escape rooms in Orlando to close, a few are getting creative to keep people entertained.

Social distancing at the links? Try disc golf for a change

Disc golf is an activity with a small but dedicated following, and it's perfect for times where social distancing is the norm.

Virtual races themed for the coronavirus raise funds

New virtual runs are themed for the coronavirus pandemic, raising funds and allowing participants to get exercise while social distancing.

Prices fall for tandem skydiving in DeLand (when skydiving returns)

Skydive DeLand offers 2-for-1 tandem skydive tickets for when the quarantine ends.

Baking above your pay grade

Last week, my mouth wrote a check my cooking skills couldn't cash. Or could they? Spoiler alert: they couldn't. The end result, however, was a tasty epiphany.

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