“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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After a weekend of being closed due to Hurricane Milton damage, kid-friendly Happy Frights and grownup-geared Haunting Nights at Leu Gardens are back up and running.
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Halloween season is here, with lots of haunted attractions popping up across Central Florida. Haunt expert and effects artist Alan Ostrander weighs in on spooky season.
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As Timucua Arts Foundation approaches a musical milestone, the community is invited to an Open House to help mark the occasion – the 60th live album recorded at Timucua.
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This weekend marks Orlando Fringe’s first Out Fest mini theater festival. Eight plays focusing on LGBTQ issues will be staged at the three-day festival at Fringe ArtSpace.
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The Orlando-based Musiva Concert Series is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a program of Mexican and surrealist classical music inspired by Frida Kahlo.
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It is the Florida premiere of “Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin.” Throughout Verdi’s “Requiem” is woven stories of people who once sung it as prisoners during World War II.
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A new exhibition at Rollins Museum of Art focuses on the art of words. Critical Reading explores text as image, and the intersection of info we consume and who we are.
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Central Florida Community Arts' “Glorious” program features CFCArts Community Choir and Symphony Orchestra. It celebrates timeless music that's accessible for everyone.
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Play in a Day hits the stage this weekend. It’s a kind of theatrical sprint – teams of Central Florida writers, actors, and directors must create a full play in 24 hours.
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Winter Park will get its own performing arts center in the middle of the city’s downtown. The old Winter Park library will become home to Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts.
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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.