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“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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Orlando resident Javier "Spindian" Chavez is on Team USA for breaking, which is enjoying its Summer Olympic debut in Paris 2024. Chavez has had a unique journey.
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“Fireworks at the Fountain” is Orlando’s signature Fourth of July event. For the last decade, the display's soundtrack has been provided live by the Orlando Concert Band.
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SAK Comedy Lab has been making Orlando laugh with its improv shows and classes since 1991. Now, it has a new theater in the heart of downtown Orlando.
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Three storied, championship Orlando-based barbershop choruses are banding together to present “United Voices: A Barbershop Unity Project” this weekend.
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Black Theatre Girl Magic is holding its 4th annual Juneteenth Facets of Freedom event on Wednesday, June 19th.It celebrates Black Central Florida artists of every discipline.
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The annual Central Florida Tiny Desk contest showcase is here! The five unsigned local artists that you voted for will take the stage at the Social in downtown Orlando.
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Orlando Sings is presenting “Considering Matthew Shepard.” It explores the 1998 murder of 21-year-old gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard and its aftermath.
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Rehearsals are underway for Creative City Project’s latest production, Wavelength. The group is known for its annual large-scale artistic event Immerse. Will it return?
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As the 33rd annual Orlando Fringe begins, we follow the story of Luca Torrens, a Fringe newbie who won the "Best of Fringe" award in their very first fest just last year.
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Orlando Ballet is closing out its 50th anniversary season with "Casanova," an international project with lavish style making its premiere in the United States.
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Opera Orlando is closing out its “All for Arts” season with Grimm fairy tale “The Juniper Tree.” It celebrates both the art of puppetry and one of its local performers.
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Orlando's Veronica Smith and Dennie Wang, collectively known as Vulgar Geniuses, host a literary podcast that focuses on writers of color. It's turning four!