Arts + Entertainment

Michael Eng
May 18, 2020

West Orange students earn accolades at 2020 Top Talent

Several West Orange-area students took top honors at the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools’ 2020 Top Talent competition. The performing arts portion of the competition was held virtually Friday, May 15.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Eric Gutierrez
April 22, 2020

Garden Theatre hires first education director

Nick Bazo spent the last 11 years in Boston serving as the director of programs for The Theater Offensive.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 15, 2020

‘Lil miss muffins’ share yummy sweets

Ava and Molly Stephens have created “Twin Treats,” a baking show that debuted on their mother’s Facebook page.

Southwest Orange
News

Bianca Morales
February 26, 2020

Fifth annual Windermere Fine Art Show spotlights artists, performers

The boutique event will showcase 85 artists traveling from around the United States.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Bianca Morales
February 26, 2020

Orlando Choral Society hosting annual Unity Concert

The concert Saturday, Feb. 29, will benefit Shepherd’s Hope — a faith-based organization with the mission of helping uninsured and underinsured people receive healthcare.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Bianca Morales
January 24, 2020

Dr. Phillips High grad Michael James Scott returns to Orlando as Genie in “Aladdin”

A career in theater and singing has led Scott back to his hometown — where he discovered his passion for performance.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Eric Gutierrez
January 15, 2020

Horizon West Theater Company presents inaugural youth production

The Horizon West Theater Company’s New Horizon Players are set to perform ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Jan. 16 to 18.

Southwest Orange
News

Eric Gutierrez
January 8, 2020

FORECAST: SoBo Art Gallery leaders work on improving the experience

SoBo Art Gallery Executive Director Phil Self has only been onboard for a little more than a year, but already, he has had his hand in many of the recent and planned improvements at the SoBo gallery.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Tim Freed
January 2, 2020

Actress Leah Lewis discovered her passion while growing up in Gotha

Lewis stars in the mystery/drama “Nancy Drew,” but the 23-year-old actress first found her love for performing while growing up in the West Orange area.