Orlando Fringe launches ‘The Collective’ incubator program for emerging artists | Arts Stories + Interviews | Orlando

simply click to enlarge Orlando Fringe has announced the launch of its model-new incubator program aimed at helping up-and-coming neighborhood artists. And it is accepting candidates now. The program, titled…

Orlando Sings Symphonic Chorus gets a handle on Handel with awe-inspiring results | Arts Stories + Interviews | Orlando

Orlando Sings does not stage your usual choral recital of yesteryear. Immediately after witnessing their “Spirit of South The usa” overall performance very last year, our quick response was, “That…

New Orlando Fringe program offers rising arts companies chance to produce shows downtown

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Fringe’s new downtown space is launching its own program aimed at helping art companies and organizations grow. The 18-month incubator program, The Collective, supports emerging artists…

Orlando impresario Thom Mesrobian presents a new rock musical at Timucua Arts Foundation | Arts Stories + Interviews | Orlando

An overtly bisexual, sword-wielding lady sneaks into a convent, rescues her involuntarily cloistered girlfriend, steals the corpse of a useless nun, and sets the abbey ablaze to protect their escape.…

Comedy legend Tracy Morgan, back on the road, easily sells out his Orlando performance run | Arts Stories + Interviews | Orlando

There is extremely small one can say about comedian and actor Tracy Morgan that has not been stated just before, ordinarily by him, generally in a loud voice with inflections…

Biden awarding 1st batch of arts, humanities medals Tuesday

WASHINGTON – Bruce Springsteen has a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a coveted Kennedy Center Honor. He has won multiple Grammys and Golden Globes, plus an Academy Award and a…

Rollins Museum of Art’s ‘One Act of Kindness’ explores the borderlands where cultural connection can happen | Arts Stories + Interviews | Orlando

The exhibition One Act of Kindness: A World of Difference at Rollins Museum of Art highlights 4 pieces by 4 artists: Guillermo Galindo, Patrick Martinez, Monte Olinger and Joe Wardwell.…

UCF Celebrates the Arts takes over Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center in April with a cornucopia of performances and special guests

click to enlarge Courtesy Photograph The National Choir Competition Live performance is element of this year’s UCF Celebrates the Arts The College of Central Florida’s “UCF Celebrates the Arts” — a…

Generation Next: Orlando playwright Savannah Pedersen is one to watch | Arts Stories + Interviews | Orlando

Seth is absent in La La Land and has lent this week’s LAC room to nearby performer-producer Paul Castaneda, whose “Generation Following” sequence, profiles of notable Central Florida artists below…

The Fringe Festival announces dates for this year and a return to downtown Orlando | Arts Stories + Interviews | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo by Brian Harris “Midnight Flashlight Cabaret” was a emphasize of Fringe Fests past The nearby cultural melting pot that is the Orlando Fringe International Theatre Competition…