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By Observer Staff
September 19, 2025

Opera’s greatest love story comes to Steinmetz Hall

LA BOHÈME is the definitive depiction of the joys and sorrows of love and loss, and this production transports this beloved story from Paris, France, to the “Paris of the East,” 1930s Shanghai.

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Ocoee's new addition: Rock 'N Rev

Rock ‘N Rev opened earlier this year in Ocoee. It features American-style cuisine and themes, with live music every weekend.

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Michael Eng
August 26, 2025

Win tickets to Chris Brown, Andrea Bocelli

You can score tickets to two of the hottest upcoming shows and support the Winter Garden Art Association and SOBO Art Gallery at the same time.

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Michael Eng
August 6, 2025

GET YOUR TICKETS: Winter Garden Heritage Foundation to present ‘All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914’

Performed by Opera Orlando, this holiday event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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Michael Eng
July 29, 2025

Theatre at St. Luke’s presents ‘Big Fish’

The production will run Thursday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 10, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando.

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Michael Eng
June 10, 2025

Theater at St. Luke’s to stage ‘Dare to Dream Jr.’

Performances will take place June 13-15 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando.

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By Observer Staff
June 10, 2025

PHOTOS: Natyatharu Performing Arts 2025 Dance Recital

Students from Natyatharu Performing Arts’ Dance Studio performed a variety of classical Indian dances at the studios’s 2025 Dance Recital.

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Debra Garcia
June 4, 2025

The First Academy students shine at 2025 Applause Awards

TFA students earned top awards and scholarships at this year's awards.

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Michael Eng
June 3, 2025

Winter Garden welcomes guests back to Garden Theatre with Summer Flix movie series

The first movie, ‘Encanto,’ will be screened at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the theater, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 21, 2025

Water Spring middle-schooler takes top art award

Sixth-grader Shirley Zhou is one of the top artists in the state, according to recognition from the Florida Art Education Association.

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By Observer Staff
May 7, 2025

Opera Orlando to host Florida premiere of Scott Joplin’s opera TREEMONISHA

Joplin's tuneful and unique score is amix of ragtime, vaudeville and grand opera telling the story of Treemonisha, a young black woman who leads her community to prosperity.