
“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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Opera Orlando is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a season of new twists on established favorites and performances that celebrate the future.
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The family of the late Volusia County poet laureate David B. Axelrod is joining forces with the poetry and creative communities to continue his legacy of supporting arts.
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MamboYa Dance Company is celebrating its third birthday. It’s a group not focused on performing FOR you, but performing WITH you, with a focus on community.
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Fine art is popping up in venues you may not expect it to - like fully curated shows at bars, cafes, and other places dubbed mixed-use venues.
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It’s a cross-county Central Florida collaboration on a Broadway classic in a new light: Central Florida Vocal Arts teams up with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra for ’The Music Man in Concert.”
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Whodunnit? That’s what Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows has been asking audiences for 35 years now. What secret sauce gives Sleuths its staying power? It's a "family" recipe.
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An Orlando playwright looks at our own preconceptions and how they can change the lives of others, for good or ill, in a new play inspired by real events called “unhoused/homefree.”
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Chris Keough is dominating local stages as well as social media's For You feeds, along with planning a world tour. He wants to lift Orlando's arts community along with him.
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At the Orlando Shakes, a two week intensive acting camp is wrapping up. The middle and high-school aged actors are working on a play called Shakespeare at Heart: The Tempest.
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If you want more 4th of July-themed fun after the day is done, the Great American Big Band is holding a 1940s USO-themed swing dancing event in Casselberry this weekend.
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Many Juneteenth celebrations are taking place now and through the weekend…but the local town of Eatonville is marking a special historical connection with the holiday.
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Black Theatre Girl Magic is holding its 5th annual Juneteenth event Facets of Freedom. A small, socially-distanced COVID-era event in 2020 grew to this year’s full-blown festival.