Matthew J. Palm: Best of Orlando Theater 2025 | Ensemble

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/9 2:00A Matthew J. Palm

Adding energy, pizazz and unique moments to their productions, here are the 2025 Orlando Sentinel honorees for best ensemble, as selected by theater critic Matthew J. Palm. Although it’s impossible...

Matthew J. Palm: Best of Orlando Theater 2025 | Leading actor, musical

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/9 12:00A Matthew J. Palm

Playing roles from a flamboyant nightclub emcee to an emotionally distant painter, here are the 2025 Orlando Sentinel honorees for best leading actor in a musical, as selected by theater critic...

Good grief! In Orlando, it’s ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas Day’

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/8 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Grab your favorite blanket, play your toy piano, revel in the sound of clinking-clanking nickels and show off your naturally curly hair with pride: Today is A Charlie Brown Christmas Day in Central...

‘Politically Incorrect Christmas’ is naughty holiday fun | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/8 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Well, I guess it s the naughty list for me. Sorry, Santa, I just couldn t help but laugh at A Politically Incorrect Christmas Show, onstage at the Breakthrough Theatre in Winter Park . And I probably...

Hallmark Channel to film holiday movie at Disney World

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/8 4:07A Dewayne Bevil

Hallmark Channel will film a holiday movie next year at locations across Walt Disney World , the companies have announced. The film, starring Lacey Chabert and titled Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, will air in late 2026. The...

Last call for 6 Orlando-area art exhibits: Have you seen them yet?

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/8 3:00A Matthew J. Palm

Here s a last-chance alert for art lovers: You have until Jan. 4 to see a bevy of art exhibits that all close on that day. No fewer than six exhibitions at three museums wrap up on the first Sunday of...

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/8 2:22A Associated Press

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount on Monday launched a hostile takeover bid for  Warner Bros. Discovery , initiating a potentially bruising battle  with Netflix  for the company behind HBO, CNN and DC Studios, and...

Matthew J. Palm: Orlando Theater Best of 2025 | Choreography

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/8 2:00A Matthew J. Palm

Creating dance and movement for everyone from a con artist to decadent nightclub dancers, here are the 2025 Orlando Sentinel honorees for best choreography as selected by theater critic Matthew J....

‘One Battle After Another’ leads Golden Globe nominations, while ‘Wicked: For Good’ falters

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/8 1:50A Associated Press

By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer Paul Thomas Anderson’s  “One Battle After Another”  scored a leading nine nominations to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Monday, adding to the  Oscar favorite’s momentum...

Matthew J. Palm: Orlando Theater Best of 2025 | Music direction

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/8 12:00A Matthew J. Palm

Drawing on expertise in country, rock, jazz and more, here are the 2025 Orlando Sentinel honorees for best music direction as selected by theater critic Matthew J. Palm. Although it’s impossible for...

New Italian-American restaurant, Osteria Ester, opens Tuesday in Thornton Park

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/7 10:00P Amy Drew Thompson

The city, and especially the neighborhood of Thornton Park, has eagerly awaited the opening of Osteria Ester since it was announced in September as the next restaurant in line for this legacy corner...

United Arts sets biggest-ever fundraiser goal: $10 million

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/6 4:40A Matthew J. Palm

As cultural organizations grapple with less government funding, United Arts of Central Florida s Collaborative Campaign has announced a $10 million private-sector fundraising goal, an all-time high....

Fun Spot America Guests to Choose How They Ring in the New Year

My Central Florida Family 12/6 4:11A Brandi Zrallack

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Plant Doctor: Forced amaryllis bulbs make good gifts if done right way

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/5 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question : I m forcing an amaryllis bulb into bloom. How long will it take it to flower as I want to give it as a gift? Answer : Allow at least six weeks from planting your bulb to grow a bud opening...

10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, ‘Hunger Games’ and reliving 2024

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/5 3:50A Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The year in publishing saw such notable releases as the latest “Hunger Games” novel and the first book in years from Thomas Pynchon . Readers also...