October 2009 Blog Posts (17)

Burgundy

We've had several people visit us here at Tastings, A Wine Experience in downtown Orlando and declare, "I love Pinot Noir but I don't care for Burgundy". The burgundy bottles are nestled in the same Enomatic machine as the Pinot Noirs. But why?

What most of the world calls burgundy wine, we call Pinot Noir. Burgundy is the same as 'Pinot Noir' here in America. To be a true burgundy, however, it must come from the Burgundy region of France. That's splitting hairs for most of us. It's… Continue

Added by Steven Piantieri on October 31, 2009 at 3:27pm — 1 Comment

Gift of Life

I woke up today and thought to myself how wonderful the gift of life is. I feel good and I am thankful. It may not be perfect right now I know, because I I broken my ankle (this can be very inconvenient at times), but it does not stop here. There is so much more to look forward to as long as I "find" (resources are all around me) my own accomplishments. A this moment, I am working towards them. I do what I can with what I have, and that is all I can do. The gift of life gives me another day to… Continue

Added by Racquel Cruz on October 28, 2009 at 10:45am — No Comments

Did you miss FEMiNATi:Couture at CityArts Factory?

Check out the FEMiNATi:Couture event video… Continue

Added by Slice Administrator on October 26, 2009 at 10:33am — No Comments

Check out the lastest video for FEMiNATi!

Hey everyone!

Check out the new FEMiNATi:Couture video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5ZmncYmB64 held in September! If you missed the August FEMiNATi:Sacrifice show - you can click to view the video afterward! FEMiNATi:LIVE will be at The Beauty Spot in College Park this Thursday from 7-9pm with live art, boutique discounts and FREE spa services all night!

Also be sure to visit… Continue

Added by Juliana 'jules' Davidson on October 26, 2009 at 8:51am — No Comments

Still here and still showing.

Added by Christopher M.W. Johnson on October 26, 2009 at 1:41am — No Comments

Art exhibit at Roho Art & Coffee featuring Daniel Centesimo till Nov. 17, 2009

In celebration of his exhibit at Roho Art & Coffee, Daniel, an airbrush artist for 18 years, decided to create unique works for the exhibit using brewed coffee to paint his subjects on burlap. The experiment was a great success with the result being beautiful works in spite of the rough media and limited use of color. Daniel's talent shines through the rich dark brown of the coffee and the rough background of burlap. A must see. And -- the pieces are extremely reasonably priced.

Added by Maria Rubin on October 22, 2009 at 6:57am — No Comments

PHANTOM Fixes Downtown Orlando’s Iconic Lake Eola Fountain

FAIRWINDS Broadway Across America Orlando has negotiated with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which is playing January 20 – February 14 at the Bob Carr in Orlando, and they’ve agreed that $5 of every ticket sold (to any performance of the show) in the ENTIRE month of… Continue

Added by Slice Administrator on October 19, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

New Children's Poem: Someone Stole My Funny

Newest children's poem below:

Someone Stole My Funny

I close my eyes to search in my head

Looking for something funny

I roll them around so much in my brain

It makes my nose really runny

So why is it so hard to find it

In the ten percent I do use

Someone please call the police

Better yet call the news

For I think someone stole it

We'll have to find evidence

Look in holes close to my brain

To find… Continue

Added by Racquel Cruz on October 19, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Studio JEFRE Presents Blank Space Gallery & Lounge

After a year at CityArts Factory and winning several international public art competitions, Studio JEFRE will open a new innovative gallery and lounge called "Blank Space", now located at Lake Eola on the corner of Roseland and Central Avenue. I was downtown this past weekend and had a chance to pop-in and see the new experimental art and coffee lounge within the heart of the Downtown Arts… Continue

Added by Slice Administrator on October 14, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

We want your vote!

Check out the Orlando Style Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards and be sure to VOTE for CITYARTS FACTORY as Best Art Gallery (Item #22)! www.orlandostylemag.com

Please forward this email to your friends, family, and co-workers and ask for their VOTE.

Thanks for your… Continue

Added by Slice Administrator on October 12, 2009 at 11:17pm — No Comments

La Maschera's Caribbean-themed pirate’s adventure was a HIT!

The premier fundraiser for the Downtown Arts District - the 5th Annual La Maschera, presented by Rolling Rock - recently hosted more than 200 arts and culture aficionados as they enjoyed an evening at the VUE Cyber Café and Amenity Deck overlooking Downtown’s cityscape and the iconic Lake Eola.

Check out the photos on the home page or click this link to view the album here on THE… Continue

Added by Slice Administrator on October 10, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

The Steinway Piano Gallery “Watercolor Serenade” Art Exhibit

The Steinway Piano Gallery will be hosting the “Watercolor Serenade” Art Exhibit from Nov 1st through Nov 30th, showcasing paintings from Central Florida artists Helen Cadwell, Jann Barbieux, Barbara Elkins, Myrna Faz, Shawn Gray and Diane Quinn.

A “Meet the Artists” reception will be held on Thursday evening, Nov 12th, at the Steinway Pianos Gallery, from 6pm to 8 pm. Entertainment will be provided by Nancy Waldman, singing jazz and blues.

The Steinway Piano Gallery is a… Continue

Added by Slice Administrator on October 8, 2009 at 10:11am — No Comments

NEW COMER LEFT OUT IN THE COLD HEAT

It is becoming all too familiar being without a job being left to roam the city streets but having the eyes of a photographer and the heart of an art lover. Oh, and did I state being a 6'2" African American. Today I tried to visit what I thought was the ART DEPARTMENT at City Hall. Perhaps I was just being to direct when I answered, the security guard when she asked, "where are you going"?. I was busy pinning the orange VISITORS paper sign to my chest. Least anyone suspect me of being a… Continue

Added by kevin stewart on October 8, 2009 at 12:36am — No Comments

United Arts of Central Florida Announces 2009 Arts+ Awards Recipients

United Arts of Central Florida hosted the 2009 Arts+ Awards on Monday, October 5 at SeaWorld Orlando’s Ports of Call. The celebration recognized individuals, businesses, and cultural organizations that are outstanding in their community purpose and achievement. Awards were given in seven categories, plus a very special John M. Tiedtke Lifetime Achievement Award. This biennial event was… Continue

Added by Slice Administrator on October 6, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Wishes on Wings Art Show

* Help Wishes on Wings as they raise enough money to allow individuals within our community to obtain a higher education!

* For more information please contact Wishes on Wings at info@wishesonwings.org or 407.892.1095.

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We hope to see you there!

Added by tara trimp on October 5, 2009 at 4:50pm — No Comments

Hello

Why visit?

Added by Eikon Yago on October 4, 2009 at 3:06am — No Comments

Rico Monaco & Sol Sons

We are finishing our dual disc DVD-CD project “So Alive from the Sunshine State” and should be releasing this special edition release with over 13 new songs plus bonus tracks on the CD and an over an hour of live video from the July 18, 2009 Uptown Altamonte Jazz Jams with WLOQ 103.1 and “Live in the Studio Sessions” from September 14, 2009 where the band recorded 13 songs with a 5 camera video shoot plus bonus surprises on the DVD. We are working hard complete the mixing of the… Continue

Added by Carlos 'CLOS' Hernandez on October 1, 2009 at 11:52am — No Comments