Critic’s Pick: ‘Big Fish’ is larger than life in all the best ways | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/1 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Theatre at St. Luke s is routinely and deservedly lauded for its annual big summer musical — I m often among the people doing the praising — and this year s Big Fish feels bigger than usual. That s...

‘Together’ review: Codependency gets a little sticky in clever horror parable with Alison Brie and...

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/1 7:00A Michael Phillips

“If we don’t split now, it’ll be much harder later.” How many relationships reach that ledge, where one person says something to that effect to their partner? Many, that’s how many. Too many to quantify. In “Together,” the droll, fiercely...

50 Things to Do and Enjoy at the Florida Kids and Family Expo – ALL Included with Admission!

My Central Florida Family 8/1 4:45A Brandi Zrallack

50 Things to Do and Enjoy at the Florida Kids and Family Expo – ALL Included with Admission! 50 Things to Do and Enjoy at the Florida Kids and Family [ ] The post 50 Things to Do and Enjoy at the Florida Kids and Family Expo – ALL Included with...

Thinking of traveling solo? Tracee Ellis Ross has suggestions on how to do it well

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/1 4:00A Associated Press

By ALICIA RANCILIO, Associated Press Tracee Ellis Ross, the actor best-known for her roles in shows like “black-ish” and “Girlfriends,” happens to be single and without children, but she doesn’t let...

Dr. Phillips Center set for multimillion-dollar expansion

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/1 2:45A Matthew J. Palm

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has bought two parcels of land near its downtown Orlando campus with an eye on expansion. The arts center, which opened in 2014 and is celebrating its...

Fine-dining pair forges family-focused fave at Paco Submarine | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/30 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

Chef Brian Cieslak was, in a way, born into a life aquatic. His career began at 13 in the crab houses of his native Maryland, though before long, he felt what seemed like a higher calling. I fell in...

Orlando Philharmonic: New event, ‘Resonate’ revamp and Andrea Bocelli

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/30 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra has special events planned for fall — accompanying singer Andrea Bocelli and the return of its Resonate festival, with a new format — but first, the group plans to...

At Dr. Phillips Center: ‘Hunchback,’ ‘Spelling Bee’ and history

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/29 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Today, we visit downtown Orlando to see what s up at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The center will soon present the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a favorite of...

Say ‘cheesecake!’ with this semi-homemade Southwestern spin

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/29 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

I use the Internet, both personally and professionally, as much as the next person, but there s one place I refuse to go unless the job demands it: comment threads. Toxic. Negative. Whiny. Worse. They...

Winter Park Library hosts ‘Americans and the Holocaust’ exhibit

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/28 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Winter Park Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries selected to host the current tour of “Americans and the Holocaust,” a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American...

$1 million offered for cultural celebrations of nation’s 250th birthday

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/27 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Cultural organizations have a chance to receive part of a $1 million pot of money for events celebrating the nation s 250th birthday next July 4 — but they have to act fast. Florida s Department of State answered one of the lingering questions in...

Choreography, charm put fun in ‘Catch Me If You Can’ | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/26 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

The creators of the musical Catch Me If You Can are folks who have provided me with lots of entertainment. The show s book, as the nonsung elements of a musical are called in the theater world, is by...

Plant Doctor: What are those tall, reddish flower spikes I see in area landscapes?

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/25 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question : Bright reddish flower spikes are developing on tall plants in a few local landscapes. Would you know the name and is it a good one to grow? Answer : Enjoy the summer through early fall...

Grady Kimsey appreciation: Trailblazing artist, ‘real Southern gentleman’

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/25 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Grady Kimsey made his mark on Orlando s art scene through decades of creating and teaching future generations of artists. But, equally important, he made an impression on those he met and taught. He...

Acquaintance of suspect in Taylor Swift concert plot convicted at trial in Austria

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/25 3:00A Associated Press

VIENNA (AP) — An Austrian court on Friday convicted an acquaintance of the main suspect in last year’s foiled plan to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna on terrorism charges unrelated to the plot and sentenced him to two years in prison....