“Spotlight” covers arts, culture, and entertainment from a Central Florida perspective. But, like the arts itself, “Spotlight” strains its boundaries and may even cross them if there’s a need! “Spotlight” aims to call attention to people and events that offer enrichment to its listeners. That enrichment comes in many forms: from a discussion about how art can take its audience on an emotional journey that creates empathy where none existed before…to news about a local theater or museum when its inner workings have outsized consequences…to a belly laugh from much-need comedic relief. “Spotlight” will also share performances from creators of all stripes and endeavor to amplify voices not often heard. It’s an engaging and exciting listen with a mind-broadening mission.
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The Central Florida Public Media Tiny Desk Showcase is back, with live and local musical artists chosen by you. The five bands will perform Thursday, June 4th at the Beacham in downtown Orlando. -
A global play writing competition based in Orlando is seeking new works written in Spanish. Open Scene, the arts organization behind the competition, is accepting submissions until May 31st. -
Central Florida Vocal Arts has a program for underserved kids from Orange and Osceola County School Districts that stretches into the group's Summer Institute. -
The Central Florida Community Arts Choir is offering the classic cross-country road trip vibe without the gas prices or back-seat bickering at this weekend’s show, “Road Trip: USA.” -
Yezdan Givci's physical-slash-digital – or phygital – book is called “Journey,” a narrative coloring book for kids and adults with original music accompanying every page. -
For Central Floridians who relish a good pickle, the news is sweet, not sour, with Pickle Fest. It's an all-local event with bands, creators, and of course, special pickle dishes. -
Valencia College Theater is exploring the importance of art by proposing worlds where art does not exist in this weekend's series of five-minute one-act plays called “Art/World Without Art.” -
This year’s 35th annual Florida Film Festival starts April 10th at the Enzian Theater with more than 160 movies on offer, originating from around the globe and in our backyard. -
Author Jaroslav Kalfař is returning to UCF to discuss his experiences and his novel, "Spaceman of Bohemia." It was recently made into a film starring Adam Sandler. -
In his Orlando Museum of Art exhibition, “A Day of Four Sunsets,” artist Dennis Scholl uses the space race to explore collective memory - moments experienced culture-wide. -
MamboYa Dance Company's owners are both dancers and veterans who aim to give back by building a sense of community and joy with weekly social dances. -
In an outdoor piano performance called a MindTravel Experience, composer Murray Hidary plays music on a beach or in a park and the audience hears the music through headphones.
