There are certain things you get from your parents genetically, and then there are things that are ingrained throughout your lifetime. Aside from my mother's hands, eyes, and uncontrollable urge to add sound effects to almost anything, I recently realize I adopted her careful ideas of dealing with important mail and documents. In a day when identity theft... [Read more...]

Put on your best film critic hat because the 20th annual Florida Film Festival 2011 is reeling theaters across Central Florida to bring you the cutting-edge of great cinema from April 8-17. Catch new indie movie highlights, participate in industry forums, and enjoy the nonstop celebration of native Florida films. The Sunshine State has much more to be... [Read more...]

Jokes are always funnier when you are not personally at the center of them. While April Fool’s Day pranksters tend to single unsuspecting victims out with a dirty joke, you can almost always count on actual comedians to be more liberal when it comes to poking fun at an audience. Basically, if you sit near the back, you won’t get singled out! Still, if... [Read more...]

There is a lot going on around Lake Eola Park this season, starting with the Spring Fiesta April 2 and 3. Get out an enjoy the 22nd year of springtime flings, outdoor arts and crafts, music, food, and fun for all ages! Project Dance Orlando will be that Lake Eola Amphitheater on that Saturday with talented, dazzling, and breath-taking performances from... [Read more...]

There's no doubt about it, your furry-faced friend is the cutest, most well-behaved pet in the whole neighborhood. Prove it during Pets in the Park on March 27. There will be three contests and categories to enter for cutest pet, best costume, and best trick. So you should starting working on teaching Precious to sit, shake, and make a cup of coffee! Overall... [Read more...]

Need a good laugh? Orlando Improv has a spring lineup of celebrity comedians that will tickle your funny bone while you get your fill of delicious dining at the Improv Comedy Club and Dinner Theater. Just be careful not to take a big gulp of your drink before a really funny part, for fear of the irrevocably awkward occurring at your table! Who knows,... [Read more...]

Orlando is welcoming back one of it's more talented and world-renowned playwrights and actors this spring. Mark Brown, known for his comedy theatrical rendition of "Around the World in 80 Days" and "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge" will be featured in a series of April events sponsored by the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF. He will also... [Read more...]

Spring has sprung, and it's about time you head to Epcot Theme Park for the International Flower and Garden Festival. See what and WHO are blooming out in the gardens as 75 of the over 100 colorfully decorated topiaries. You might spot a princess, everyone's favorite daredevil racecars, or your childhood heroes welcoming your to the green scene. The... [Read more...]

Remember your teenage years? You were always saying how there was "nothing to do!" Especially if Mom and Dad wouldn't let you take the car. Now that you might be the parent, or even old brother or sister, you can instantly notice the boredom on a teens face. Even hours on a video game or dozens of YouTube videos can only pacify a restless teen. Take... [Read more...]

Beads, masks, music, and spicy foods! You don't have to head north to New Orleans to get the excitement of Bourbon Street for this year's Mardi Gras. Head to Church Street Station for downtown Orlando's Mardi Gras Festival on Saturday, March 5. Revel in the colorful atmosphere with street performers, live music and entertainment, and a bit of New Orleans... [Read more...]