Arts & Culture | Orange Observer

Orange Observer | Arts & Culture

Andrea Mujica
June 19, 2023

DG Doughnuts ranked No. 71 best doughnut spot in the country

Yelp recently released its Top 100 U.S. Donut Shops 2023, and Ocoee's own DG Doughnuts placed No. 71 in the list.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
June 19, 2023

Garden Theatre launches program to assist sight disabled

The theater has partnered recently with the Central Florida Audio Description Initiative to bring audio description to local audiences who are blind or have low vision.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
June 14, 2023

Local young musician receives three nominations for Josie Music Awards

West Orange High School graduate Jordan Mohr was selected out of almost 60,000 submissions.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
June 9, 2023

Charm Thai and Sushi opens its doors in Horizon West

The eatery serves up options such as specialty sushi rolls, sashimi, curry and noodles.

Southwest Orange
News

Andrea Mujica
June 7, 2023

A NEW MOVEMENT: Global Water Dances gets local

For the first time, Friends of Lake Apopka and The Centre for Dance & The Performing Arts are partnering to bring the Global Water Dances movement to the West Orange community.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Michael Eng
May 31, 2023

Windermere High names new band directors

Marc Kolodinsky and Kathrine Rudzik will take over the competitive music program.

Observer School Zone

Andrea Mujica
May 8, 2023

PHOTOS: City of Ocoee celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Downtown Ocoee was filled with families and residents of the City of Ocoee Friday, May 5, as the city celebrated Cinco de Mayo with fun games, good food and, live music and entertainment.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Andrea Mujica
April 19, 2023

Ocoee resident to perform at ‘This is Jesus’

This is the second time Take 6 was invited to perform at the “This is Jesus” concert that will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Andrea Mujica
March 27, 2023

OCPS Top Talent Live 2023 finalists announced

The OCPS Top Talent competition showcases students within the performing arts departments from the elementary, middle and high school levels.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Andrea Mujica
March 26, 2023

PHOTOS: Evening at the Pops returns to Winter Garden

Hundreds of spectators enjoyed a beautiful evening filled with the tunes of The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, among others at the 2023 Evening at the Pops event Saturday, March 25.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Andrea Mujica, Amy Quesinberry, Annabelle Sikes
March 11, 2023

PHOTOS: Ocoee Music Festival is little bit rock, little bit country

The Ocoee Lakeshore grounds were inundated with popular tunes from musicians such as Joan Jett and Night Ranger Friday night; and Walker Montgomery, Niko Moon and Chris Janson Saturday night.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Michael Eng
February 24, 2023

Horizon West team advances to finals in Jersey Mike's national sub-making competition

Dakota Thompson, Victoria Cortese and Chris Morrone will compete against teams from across the country.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Michael Eng, Amy Quesinberry
February 19, 2023

PHOTOS: Legacy Events for Education’s 2023 Central Florida Chili Cookoff

Guests enjoyed perusing dozens of booths to sample a variety of takes on the classic American dish; live music courtesy of Switch Entertainment and Mighty Swell; and more.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry, Annabelle Sikes, Michael Eng
February 11, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Winter Garden Heritage and Music Festival

For music fans, downtown Winter Garden was the place to be Saturday, Feb. 11, as the city hosted the 2023 Winter Garden Heritage and Music Festival.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

Andrea Mujica
February 9, 2023

PHOTOS: HAPCO comes to the city of Ocoee for the first time

Ocoee welcomed a night filled with jazz music and delicious food as the HAPCO Foundation hosted the 2023 Jazz Fest for the first time within the city limits.

Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Culture

« 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 »