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50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA

It gets dark earlier, so that means get your social on faster & longer.

NEW YEAR’S EVE GUIDE

The biggest outdoor street parties and festivals to make 2015 memorable!

SOUNDCHECK > JJ GREY & MOFRO

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Homeboy JJ returns to HOB to ring in the New Year funkdafied stylee!

XMAS SEASONAL CRAFT BREWS

The flavors from your finest craft breweries to keep you toasty.

CORONA’s HOTTEST BARTENDERS

The annual resident bartender contest, where you vote for those people you would like to find your beach with.

BURNSY’S ANNUAL 12 DAYS OF XMAS

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The Mayor sings high praise for his city, even if a little out of tune in his caroling.

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HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HOLIDAZE! 1 @ THE ENZIAN DEAD, JINGLE ALL THE WAY PRECEDED BY HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (CARTOON) WHEN: FRIDAY DECEMBER 5TTH AT 7 PM WHERE: CENTRAL PARK (251 PARK AVENUE SOUTH WINTER PARK,FL 32789) COST: FREE

Nothing gets you into the holiday spirit more than a Christmas movie featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. Relive your childhood memories by watching Jingle All the Way on an outdoor screen in Central Park presented by the Enzian. As an extra bonus, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated) will be playing before Jingle All the Way! www.enzian.org/film/jingle-all-the-way IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 12TH AT 12 PM WHERE: ENZIAN THEATER (1300 SOUTH ORLANDO AVE. MAITLAND,FL 32751) COST:$5*

This month’s Saturday Matinee Classic at the Enzian is the popular holiday film: It’s a Wonderful Life. This Frank Capra wintertime comedy/drama stars James Stewart and was nominated for five Academy Awards®, including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture. The epiphany of movie sentiment and a transcendent experience, It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of an angel helping a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. www.enzian.org/film/its_a_wonderful_life

6 ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS AT DISNEY WORLD

Osborne family festival of dancing lights WHERE: HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS WHEN: NOVEMBER 7TH, 2014-JANUARY 4TH, 2015 WWW.DISNEYWORLD.DISNEY.GO.COM/

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas WHERE: MAGIC KINGDOM WHEN: NOVEMBER 7TH-DECEMBER 19TH, 2014 WWW.DISNEYWORLD.DISNEY.GO.COM/

Candlelight Processional/Holiday’s Around the World WHERE: EPCOT WHEN: NOVEMBER 28TH-DECEMBER 30TH, 2014 COST: PRICE VARIES WWW.DISNEYWORLD.DISNEY.GO.COM/

7 UCF BASKETBALL: UCF VS. TULSA WHERE: CFE ARENA(UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, 12777 GEMINI BLVD N. ORLANDO,FL 32816) WHEN: DECEMBER 31ST AT 12 PM COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $5.00* WWW.UCFKNIGHTS.COM/TICKETS/M-BASKBL-TIXPACKAGES.HTML

8 THE BOOK OF MORMON WHERE: DR. PHILLIPS CENTER (445 S. MAGNOLIA AVE. ORLANDO,FL 32801) WHEN: DECEMBER 26, 2014- JANUARY 4TH, 2015 COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $38.75* WWW.DRPHILLIPSCENTER.ORG/

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “ Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it “a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical from the creators of South Park.

Release some of that end of semester stress and come see your favorite bands play at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Bands such as Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Bear Hands, Big Data, Dirty Heads,Young the Giant, Knox Hamilton, Kasson, Twin Atlantic, Sleeper Agent, J. Roddy, and New Politics will be tearing up the Monster Energy main stage and the Jagermeister Stage. During the first half of the day head on over to the Axis Local Noise stage and hear music by local Florida bands such as: Bothering Dennis, Felicity, A Hero’s Fate, The Hip Abduction, and The Crazy Carls.

11 TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA WHEN: DECEMBER 14TH AT 3 PM AND 7:30 PM WHERE: AMWAY CENTER ( 400 W. CHURCH STREET ORLANDO,FL 32801) COST: $39.50-$69.50 WWW.AMWAYCENTER.COM

12 CIRCA SURVIVE WHERE: HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO (1490 E. BUENA VISTA DRIVE LAKE BUENA VISTA,FL 32830) WHEN: TUESDAY DECEMBER 9TH AT 7 PM COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $20* WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/ORLANDO

13 ORLANDO BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER WHERE: DR. PHILLIPS CENTER (445 S. MAGNOLIA AVE. ORLANDO,FL 32801) WHEN: DECEMBER 19TH-DECEMBER 21ST COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $51.75* WWW.DRPHILLIPSCENTER.ORG/

14 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA WHERE: DR. PHILLIPS CENTER (445 S. MAGNOLIA AVE. ORLANDO,FL 32801) WHEN: DECEMBER 3RD-DECEMBER 14TH, 2014 COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $38.75* WWW.DRPHILLIPSCENTER.ORG/

1 | HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

2 FEAST ON THE 50 AT THE CITRUS BOWL

WHEN: SUNDAY DECEMBER 7TH FROM 4 PM-7 PM WHERE: ORLANDO CITRUS BOWL (1 CITRUS BOWL PLACE ORLANDO, FL 32805) COST: $25.00*

Our popular annual kickoff event moves to the afternoon of Selection Sunday n 2014! The event will continue to have the tailgate party atmosphere you’ve come to expect over the years. Lots of food and drink options, interactive games, alumni club tents and more, all held inside Orlando’s new stadium! www.floridacitrussports.com/events.aspx

8 | THE BOOK OF MORMON

9 2014 RUSSELL ATHLETIC BOWL WHERE: ORLANDO CITRUS BOWL (1 CITRUS BOWL PLACE ORLANDO, FL 32805) WHEN: DECEMBER 29TH AT 5:30 PM COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $45* WWW.RUSSELLATHLETICBOWL.COM/

Come watch college teams from the ACC and Big 12 face off at this year’s Russell Athletic Bowl.

10 THE BIG ORLANDO WHEN: SUNDAY DECEMBER 7TH FROM 11 AM- 11 PM WHERE: CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS (4603 W COLONIAL DRIVE ORLANDO,FL 32808) COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $39.50* WWW.THEBIGORLANDO.COM/

3 THE BLACK KEYS

15 LIGHT UP UCF WHERE: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, 12777 GEMINI BLVD N. ORLANDO, FL 32816 WHEN: NOVEMBER 14TH, 2014- JANUARY 4TH, 2015 COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $12* WWW.LIGHTUPUCF.COM/

Back for its seventh season, Light Up UCF “50 Nights of Music, Lights and Ice”, presented by Carl Black of Orlando and CFE Federal Credit Union, provides Central Florida families and residents with an affordable place to celebrate the holidays. Running from November 14 through January 4 outside CFE Arena. And back again this year, it will be SNOWING every evening! Get ready to experience a Bigger, Brighter, and Brrrier Light Up UCF! In addition to the fan favorite Ice Rink Pavilion, the CFE Federal Credit Union Ferris Wheel, Blizzard ride, the Arctic Glide Ice Slide presented by Race Trac and Santa’s Workshop.

WHEN: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17TH AT 8 PM WHERE: AMWAY CENTER ( 400 W. CHURCH STREET ORLANDO,FL 32801) COST: $33-$73*

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4 USHER WHEN: FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH AT 7:30 PM WHERE: AMWAY CENTER ( 400 W. CHURCH STREET ORLANDO,FL 32801) COST: $35-$150*

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5 BILLY JOEL

WHEN: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31ST AT 9:30 PM WHERE: AMWAY CENTER ( 400 W. CHURCH STREET ORLANDO,FL 32801) COST: $49.50-$149.50*

www.amwaycenter.com

10 | THE BIG ORLANDO

15 | LIGHT UP UCF

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HOLIDAZE! 22 SOLAR BEARS GAME: ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS VS. INDY FUELS WHERE: AMWAY CENTER ( 400 W. CHURCH STREET ORLANDO,FL 32801) WHEN: DECEMBER 15TH AT 7 PM COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $16* WWW.ORLANDOSOLARBEARSHOCKEY.COM

23 XL’ENT NIGHT OUT WITH XL 106.7:THE 1975 WITH THE SCRIPT AND COBRA STARSHIP WHERE: HOUSE OF BLUES ORLANDO (1490 E BUENA VISTA DRIVE LAKE BUENA VISTA,FL 32830) WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH AT 7 PM COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $48.50* WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/ORLANDO

24 ENTER THE HAGGIS 23 | THE SCRIPT

16 ICE AT THE GAYLORD PALMS WHERE: GAYLORD PALMS RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER (6000 W. OSCEOLA PKWY KISSIMMEE,FL 34746) WHEN: NOVEMBER 14TH, 2014- JANUARY 4TH, 2015 COST: ADULT TICKETS STARTING AT $28.99*

17 25TH ANNUAL WINTER PARK HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING WHERE: CENTRAL PARK ( 251 S. PARK AVENUE WINTER PARK, FL 32789) WHEN: FRIDAY DECEMBER 5TH AT 5 PM COST: FREE! WWW.WINTERPARK.ORG/CONTENT/HOLIDAY-TREE-LIGHTING

18 MORSE MUSEUM – LIGHT UP OF TIFFANY WINDOWS AND BACH FESTIVAL CHOIR

WHERE: GAYLORD PALMS RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER (6000 W. OSCEOLA PKWY KISSIMMEE,FL 34746) WHEN: NOVEMBER 14TH, 2014- JANUARY 4TH, 2015 COST: ADULT TICKETS STARTING AT $28.99*

19 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS: XMAS GRINCHMAS

WHERE: ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE WHEN: DECEMBER 6TH , 2014 –JANUARY 3RD, 2015 COST: PRICES VARY WWW.UNIVERSALORLANDO.COM/EVENTS/HOLIDAYS/GRINCHMAS. ASPXE

MACY’S HOLIDAY PARADE AND MANNHEIM STEAM ROLLER

WHERE: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS WHEN: SELECT DATES THROUGH DECEMBER 2014 COST: PRICES VARY WWW.UNIVERSALORLANDO.COM/EVENTS/HOLIDAYS/MACYS-HOLIDAY-PARADE.ASPX

20 SEA WORLD’S SEA OF TREE’S WHERE: SEA WORLD ORLANDO WHEN: SELECT DATES NOVEMBER 22ND-DECEMBER 31ST, 2014 COST: PRICES VARY WWW.SEAWORLDPARKS.COM/EN/SEAWORLD-ORLANDO/

WHERE: THE SOCIAL (54 NORTH ORANGE AVE. ORLANDO,FL 32801) WHEN: DECEMBER 4TH AT 8 PM COST: $15.00* WWW.THESOCIAL.ORG/EVENT/660709-ENTER-HAGGIS-ORLANDO/

Curated maker’s fair with lots of locally produced, high quality gifts, goods and more.You’re never sure what you’ll find at Grandma Party Bazaar, now in its twelfth iteration.There is always beautiful, handcrafted jewelry, metal works, vintage clothing, interactive booths, fine art, paper goods, and much more. LIVE MUSIC: 11:30A: ARK 12:15P: THE WELZEINS 1:00P: WET NURSE 1:45P: IDI BIDI MIDI COMIDI 2:30P: RAFFLE 3:15P: FAST PREACHER 4:00P: ADJY 4:45P: ME CHINESE 5:30P: THE NEW LOWS

25 FOOD TRUCK MEET UP Where: 400 W Church street (in front of the Amway Center) When: Saturday December 13th from 4 pm-8 pm Cost: Free www.thedailycity.com/p/orlando-food-trucks.html

26 ZIP LINING WHERE: CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO ( 3755 NW HWY 17-92 SANFORD,FL 32771) WHEN: EVERY DAY EXCEPT THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $29* WWW.ZOOMAIR.US/ORLANDO/

27 NEW YEARS EVE AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK

WHERE: UNIVERSAL CITYWALK WHEN: DECEMBER 31ST, 2014 COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $79.99* FOR PASS HOLDERS AND $99.99* FOR GENERAL PUBLIC WWW.UNIVERSALORLANDO.COM/EVENTS/NEW-YEARS-EVE.ASPX

28 NYE AT WALL STREET PLAZA WHERE: WALL STREET PLAZA (DOWNTOWN ORLANDO: WALL ST. ORLANDO,FL 32801) WHEN: DECEMBER 31ST, 2014 AT 8 PM COST: $25* ADVANCED, $30* DAY OF

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and you know that Wall Street is Orlando’s number one place to ring in 2015! Join us for another all out New Year’s block party equipped with a street wide lightshow, outdoor dance party and the biggest and best countdown to 2015 in Downtown Orlando hosted by, the one and only, DJ Draven. If you’re looking for the VIP treatment then get your hands on some tickets to the Resolutions Lounge! For $100 you will have access to private,VIP tented lounge, a special 2 am breakfast and an open bar all night long!

22 | SOLAR BEARS VS INDY

30 5KS AND WALKS/RUNS: UCF HOLIDAY FUN RUN

WHERE: UCF WHEN: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31ST, 2014 7 AM WWW.DIRECTATHLETICS.COM/MEETS/XC/7447.HTML

21 DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS: NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION

OUC ORLANDO HALF MARATHON AND 5K

WHERE: LAKE EOLA DOWNTOWN ORLANDO WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH AT 7 AM WWW.SIGNMEUP.COM/SITE/ONLINE-EVENT-REGISTRATION/102693

WHERE: HARRY P. LEU GARDENS (1920 N. FOREST AVENUE ORLANDO,FL 32803) WHEN: DECEMBER 5TH AT 7:30 PM (GATES OPEN AT 6 PM) COST: $6* ADULTS/ $3* CHILDREN WWW.LEUGARDENS.ORG/

Come out with friends, family or that special someone and enjoy the weather while watching the classic Chevy Chase film, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, in the beautiful outdoors. Blankets or chairs are recommended. You may bring a dinner picnic basket. Alcohol is permitted. Admission is collected at the door. Leu Gardens close at the end of the movie. Curbie’s Sidewalk Cafe will be selling great food and Peak Season Pops will be selling delicious popsicles and popcorn

29 GRANDMA PARTY BAZAAR WHERE: STARDUST VIDEO AND COFFEE WHEN: SUNDAY DECEMBER 14TH 10 AM COST: FREE WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GRANDMAPARTY

JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK AT BALDWIN PARK

WHERE: BALDWIN PARK WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH, 2014 8 AM WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/FL/WINTERSPRINGS/CANDYCANE5K WWW.RACETIMESPORTS.COM/CANDY-CANE-5K/

NAUGHTY OR NICE 5K

WHERE: LAKE MARY WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH, 2014 8 AM WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/FL/LAKEMARY/NAUGHTYORNICE5K

TAP N’ RUN 5K DOWNTOWN

21 | DATE NITE @ LEU GARDENS

WHERE: WALL STREET PLAZA (DOWNTOWN ORLANDO: WALL ST. ORLANDO,FL 32801) WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH 4PM WWW.TAPNRUN.COM/EVENT.PHP?EID=83

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HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HOLIDAZE! 31 CRANES ROOST : LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS

35 CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT AT WILLS PUB

WHERE: CRANES ROOST PARK (274 CRANES ROOST BLVD ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701) WHEN: STARTING DECEMBER 6TH, 2014 5 PM THROUGH END OF DECEMBER COST: FREE! HTTP://WWW.ALTAMONTE.ORG/CALENDAR.ASPX?EID=1520

WHERE: WILL’S PUB (1042 N. MILLS AVENUE ORLANDO, FL 32803) WHEN: SUNDAY DECEMBER 14TH, 7PM COST: FREE! WWW.WILLSPUB.ORG/

Join in the fun as the City of Altamonte Springs and Duke Energy celebrate the yearly tradition of lighting up Cranes Roost Park. There is music, entertainment, fireworks, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guests will enjoy over 200,000 lights on over 100 holiday displays throughout the park sponsored by Duke Energy. The highlight of this whimsical illumination is the massive tree, which reaches a towering 60 feet and measures over 27 feet in diameter. The beautiful tree boasts more than 8,000 low consumption energy efficient LED bulbs, 2,600 ornaments and over one mile of garland. Displays can be viewed nightly until January 1, 2015. Food and drink will be available for purchase throughout the venue. Don’t miss this fun, free evening of entertainment in the park.

32 YULETIDE CAROLS AT HISTORIC BOK SANCTUARY

36 TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION WHERE: LAKE EOLA’S WASHINGTON PLAZA WHEN: STARTING DECEMBER 5TH FROM 5 PM-9 PM COST: FREE WWW.ORLANDOTREELIGHTING.COM/

37 13TH ANNUAL SANTA STUMBLE BAR CRAWL WHERE: STARTS AT CHILLERS ON CHURCH STREET ( 33 W. CHURCH ST. ORLANDO,FL 32801) WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH AT 7 PM COST: $15* ADVANCED/$20* DAY OF WWW.ORLANDOSPORTANDSOCIALCLUB.COM/

38 43 “LET’S GO SOLO HOLIDAY TOUR” WHERE: WILL’S PUB (1042 N. MILLS AVENUE ORLANDO, FL 32803) WHEN: MONDAY DECEMBER 29TH AT 8 PM COST: $10-$12* FEATURING CHRIST DEMAKES FROM LESS THAN JAKE, RYAN ELDRED FROM CATCH 22, AND JAY TEA FROM ARROGANT SONS OF BITCHES. WWW.WILLSPUB.ORG/

WHERE: BOK TOWER GARDENS ( 1151 TOWER BLVD. LAKE WALES,FL 33853) WHEN: NOVEMBER 28TH ,2014- JANUARY 4TH, 2015 COST: $20*ADULTS/$9* CHILDREN WWW.BOKTOWERGARDENS.ORG/CHRISTMAS/

33 ORLANDO MAGIC VS. ATLANTA HAWKS WHERE: AMWAY CENTER ( 400 W. CHURCH STREET ORLANDO,FL 32801) WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH AT 7 PM COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $18* WWW.WWW.NBA.COM/MAGIC//SCHEDULE

39 WINTER PARK BOAT PARADE: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

WHERE: LAKE VIRGINIA WITH VIEWING ON ROLLINS COLLEGE CAMPUS BY THE SWIMMING POOL/THE POLASEK MUSEUM ( 633 OSCEOLA AVE. WINTER PARK, FL 32789) WHEN: DECEMBER 13TH 3:30 PM-SUNDOWN COST: FREE! WWW.POLASEK.ORG/

40 A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL WHERE: ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE ( 1001 E. PRINCETON ST. ORLANDO, FL 32803) WHEN: SELECT DATES NOVEMBER 10TH-DECEMBER 28TH COST: TICKETS STARTING AT $18* WWW.ORLANDOREP.COM/

41 THE 12 BARS OF CHRISTMAS PUB CRAWL WHERE: CHECK IN AT WALL ST. PLAZA (DOWNTOWN ORLANDO: WALL ST. ORLANDO, FL 32801) WHEN: FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH (CHECK IN FROM 7:30 PM-9:30 PM) COST: $20*

Orlando Pub Crawl is doing it again! And with the help of Mel’s Bad Girls Club and 101one WJRR! It’s time to crawl and help out a great cause during the holidays. Let’s share the OPC cheer we have and help out the less fortunate families in Greater Orlando. A portion of the cash proceeds will also benefit HOPE helps inc. HOPE’s mission is to prevent and reduce homelessness in Central Florida by equipping individuals and families to become self-sufficient through Housing, Outreach , Prevention, and Education”.Bring a new unwrapped toy valued at $20.00 and get in free! Tickets get you entrance into all participating venues as well as 4 complimentary Coors Lights, Three Olives cocktails, or Jager Spice shots and $2 Coors Light, $3 Three Olives cocktails, and $3 Jager/Jager 7:30-9:30 PM-Check in at Wall St. Plaza 8PM-Lodge/Finss/Lizzy’s/Dive Bar 9:15-The Beacham 10:30-Chillers/Latitudes/Big Bellys 11:45-Sideshow/Cantina/Hooch/ Wai Tiki

34 WORLD OF BEER UCF : 3RD ANNUAL FLORIDA CRAFT FESTIVAL WHERE: UCF WORLD OF BEER (3402 TECHNOLOGICAL AVE. ORLANDO, FL 32817) WHEN: DECEMBER 6TH 1-5 PM COST: $50-$65* HTTP://WORLDOFBEER.COM/LOCATIONS/UCF-AREA/

WWW.ORLANDOPUBCRAWL.COM/

There are a handful of craft breweries that work hard to put the Sunshine State on the craft beer map, and to keep it there. As a craft beer bar full of craft beer nerds and enthusiasts, we believe that it is extremely important to support these local breweries. We will be featuring over 15 local breweries and 50 local craft brews on tap, meet the brewmasters and the people behind bringing you great local beer, AND we will be featuring a food truck! Appearances by Cigar City Brewing, Due South, Big Storm, and more!

42 WINTER CARNIVAL AT WATERFORD LAKES

WHERE: WATERFORD LAKES TOWN CENTER (413 N. ALAFAYA TRAIL ORLANDO,FL 32828) WHEN: DECEMBER 5TH, 2014-JANURARY 4TH, 2015 COST: FREE ADMISSION WITH FOOD/RIDE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WWW.SANTASWINTERWONDERLANDVILLAGE.COM/

43 WKMG LOCAL 6 HOLIDAY CONCERT 38 | LET’S GO SOLO HOLIDAY TOUR

1.Gremlins 2.The Year Without A Santa Claus 3. Bad Santa

A WHERE: LAKE EOLA BAND SHELL (195 N. ROSALIND AVE. ORLANDO, FL 32801) WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH AT 6:00 PM COST: FREE! WHEN: FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH (CHECK IN FROM 7:30 PM-9:30 PM) COST: $20* HTTP://WWW.CITYOFORLANDO.NET/BLOG/HEAD-TO-LAKE-EOLAFOR-WKMG-LOCAL-6-HOLIDAY-CONCERT/

Hosted by WKMG Local 6 and in support of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Network, the award-winning Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra will hold their 7th annual holiday benefit concert featuring all four FSYO orchestras playing holiday favorites. As part of the event, donations and gifts will be collected for kids in need.

34 | WORLD OF BEER FLORIDA CRAFT FESTIVAL

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HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HOLIDAZE! 44 THORNTON PARK WINE & ART WALK

46 6TH ANNUAL MURDER CITY MEDIA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PHOTO WALK

Celebrate the season with the Thornton Park Main Street District WHERE: CENTRAL PARK (251 PARK AVE. SOUTH WINTER PARK,FL) during a special holiday edition of the Thornton 2nd Thursday WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH FROM 7:00PM-10:300 PM Wine & Art Walk. Guests will enjoy complimentary wine, beer or COST: FREE cocktails at various locations throughout Thornton Park and vote WWW.ROUNDTOWN.COM/EVENT/2744305/THE-SIXTH-ANNUAL-MURDER-CITY-MEDIA-CHRISTMAS-LIGHTS-PHOTO-WALKto name a Thornton Park District business as Best Dressed for WINTER-PARK-FL the Holidays. Join photographers of all skill levels for an evening of lights, fun and photography as we get together for our sixth photo walk down Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL. You don’t have to be a photograph to participate. Just come on out and enjoy the sights, sounds and fun. This event started six years ago with three people and has grown to several hundred, and has been listed as one of the best Christmas events for Central Florida for the last two years. This is a great opportunity to test your skills on the beautiful window displays on Park Avenue. Make new friends and learn tips for getting that special shot from photojournalist Barry Kirsch and other talented photographers.

49 DOS XX-MAS BLOCK PARTY ON WALL STREET PLAZA

WHERE: WALL STREET PLAZA (DOWNTOWN ORLANDO: WALL ST. ORLANDO, FL 32801) WHEN: DECEMBER 13TH, 2014 10 PM- CLOSE COST: NO COVER WWW.WALLSTPLAZA.NET/EVENT/DOS-XX-MAS-BLOCKPARTY/

We don’t always have a Christmas themed block party but when we do it’s Dox XX-Mas! The most interesting block party is back and you’ll be partying with $3 Dos Equis all night long! Not enough for you? Then join Korndogg on stage for the Tortilla Toss where you’ll be chucking floury rounds all over Wall Street for free beer, t-shirts and more!

47 CHRISTMAS BRICKTACULAR WHERE: LEGOLAND FLORIDA WHEN: WEEKENDS THROUGH THE MONTH OF DECEMBER COST: PRICES VARY WWW.FLORIDA.LEGOLAND.COM/

48 SCOTT’S MAZE ADVENTURES CORN MAZE WHERE: LONG AND SCOTT FARMS ( 26216 CR 448A MT. DORA, FL ) WHEN: SELECT DATES THROUGH DECEMBER 14TH COST: $11.00* WWW.SCOTTSZELLWOODSWEETCORN.COM/SCOTT-S-MAZE-ADVENTURES.HTML

It all started with just a 7 acre corn field... Now it has become a tradition with many of our guests. It’s a maze, it’s a game, it’s educational, and it’s FUN! Year after year each corn maze hasa unique design, with twisting pathways, questions and answers, and picture rubbings. Come get LOST! Bring friends and family to see who can navigate the maze the quickest!

45 HOLIDAY LIGHTS BIKE TOUR

45 | HOLIDAY LIGHTS BIKE TOUR

50 TELESCOPE THURSDAYS HOSTED BY BUEHLER PLANETARIUM AT SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE WHERE: PARK AVENUE CENTRAL PARK (251 PARK AVE SOUTH, WINTER PARK,FL 32789) WHEN: DECEMBER 18TH FROM 6-9:30 PM COST: FREE! WWW.SEMINOLESTATE.EDU/PLANET/TELESCOPE

WHERE: STARTS AT BIKES, BEANS AND BORDEAUX IN AUDUBON PARK (3022 CORRINE DR. ORLANDO,FL 32803) WHEN: SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH FROM 7-10 PM COST: FREE! WWW.AUDUBONPARKGARDENS.COM/

Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the Audubon Park Gardens Main Street District’s quiet neighborhoods to admire holiday lights, stopping along the way for caroling followed by hot chocolate, live music and a visit from Santa at Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux. Please bring an unwrapped gift to benefit Parramore Kidz Zone.

48 | SCOTT’S MAZE ADVENTURES

47 | CHRISTMAS BRICKTACULAR @ LEGOLAND

Join the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium staff on the third Thursday of each month for Telescope Thursdays! We visit different locations around Central Florida with several telescopes to showcase the wonders of the night sky with the community. Join us this month at Central Park in Winter Park for an evening of celestial observation. Totally free for all!

49 | DOS XX-MAS BLOCK PARTY ON WALL ST

CARPE DIEM OTOWN! twenty fifteen is your year! WHO:

CHURCH STREET BLOCK PARTY including CHILLERS - BIG BELLY - LATITUDES • DON JEFE’S

WHAT: If you like inclusive drink packages, Orlando’s best DJs, a huge video wall synced to Time Square, fireworks, dancing, champagne, the Orange Drop and making the most out of your New Year’s Eve then you are at the right place. Every year they close down the world famous Church Street in order to give our guests the one-of-akind experience they want and deserve. Guests enjoy inclusive drink packages at all of our venues - Antigua (Dance Club), Chillers (Key West Party Bar), Big Belly (All American Sports Bar), Latitudes (The Rooftop Getaway) and, of course, Church Street! . VIP TABLE RESERVATIONS ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING 407.649.4270. WHEN: Gates Open at 8pm - 21andUp only INFO: Different Packages Available including $25/$59/$79/$99 (with $25 gift card if purchasing Platinum) / www.churchstreetbars.com/

CHICO’S TEQUILA BAR NYE FIESTA

WHO: WHAT: This is by far a favorite no cover option! Downtown’s coolest bar tending crew will make sure you are nice and ready for the new year. Free Champagne at midnight and drink specials all night! Word is if you ask Jonni nicely, he will buy you a shot!

WHEN: 8pm-2am INFO: www.chicostequilabar.com

EMBER

WHO: WHAT: Celebrate NYE on the Terrace with

special VIP levels available, including drinks specials until 11pm to get the night started.

WHEN: 8pm-2am INFO: www.emberorlando.com

ONE80 GREY GOOSE LOUNGE

WHO: WHAT: Celebrate the arrival of 2015 high above Downtown Orlando on the Amway

rooftop at the One80 Lounge. Special VIP levels available for individuals and groups, including discounted packages, and upgrade to free valet, open bar 9-12 and light appetizers, or all inclusive packages including a variety of bottle services and VIP space.

WHEN: 8pm-2am INFO: www.180Downtown.com

JAKE & MICKYS

WHO: WHAT: Ahhh, one of aXis favorite bars in Orlando. If you are looking for cool place on the UCF side of town, this is the place where everybody knows your name. At least they will by the end of the night and then they will forget it. What I’m trying to say is people drink a lot here. So if you like to drink a lot and hang with good friends, this is your place on NYE. Free champagne toast at midnight and word is you do not even need to be nice to Sean and he will buy you a shot!

WHEN: 8pm-2am INFO: www.facebook.com/jakeandmickys

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UNIVERSAL CITYWALK

WHAT: One of the best parts about living in Orlando is being able to experience big

WHO: WHAT:

WALL ST BLOCK PARTY

including SHINE • HOOCH • MONKEY BAR WAI TIKI • ONE EYED JACK’S • CANTINA SIDESHOW • THE HEN HOUSE • OTHER BAR

Every New Year’s Eve Wall St. Plaza throws the biggest and best Block Party in Downtown Orlando and this year is no different! They’ll have 9 venues, 2 city streets, LED wall, stage, DJ’s and a light show up and down the Plaza...plus a midnight surprise, all for one price! Drink and dance with thousands of your fellow friends and celebrate New Year’s Eve Wall Street style! Looking for an upgraded experience? Try the Resolutions Lounge with a private area within the event, open bar with Domestics and Import beers, Call Brand cocktails, champagne and a 2am breakfast buffett included. Head to wallstplaza. net for all the info and to buy your tickets now.

WHEN: 8p.m-2am. The Cantina and Waitiki will be open for dinner if you want to come early and grab a table - kitchens will be open until 11pm.

INFO:

$25 for a limited time and $30 at the door. Resolutions (VIP) Package available for $100 with tented lounge and open bar, with breakfast bar at 2am. www.wallstplaza.net.

time entertainment at the parks. CityWalk knows how to throw a first class event and their New Years Eve Party is no exception. Six different party zones, live music, unlimited gourmet food and Orlando’s biggest dance floor! One of the best DJ’s in the nation who happens to be based right here in Central Florida, M-Squared, will be creating the vibe. Weather you are bringing a date or looking to find that midnight kiss form someone from another state or even country, CityWalk will be an awesome time guaranteed!

WHEN: 8pm - 2am INFO: www.universalorlando.com

$129.00 (Save $30 buy before Dec 15th at $99)

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SOUNDCHECK: JJ GREY & MOFRO

@JJGREYandMOFRO @HOBORLANDO @AXISMAG

who: where: when: info:

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JJ GREY & MOFRO The House of Blues Wed, Dec 31st HouseofBlues.com / @HOBOrlando

From the days of playing greasy local juke joints to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing like a blue-collar angel over the bone-deep grooves of his compositions. His presence before an audience is something startling and immediate, at times a funk rave-up, other times a sort of mass-absolution for the mortal weaknesses that make him and his audience human. JJ’s a complete believer in the journey he’s embarked on; a real southern gentleman with enough talent to fill concert halls clear across the planet. Amidst a restless tour in support of his latest gem, ‘Ol Glory. JJ Grey reflects on a mischievous childhood, the trials of making it as a musician, and imparted sage words of wisdom to young bands trying to get ahead. aXis: Congrats on Ol’ Glory and another successful tour. You feel you’ve become one of the artists that people appreciate everytime out, and not just for a new song? JJ Grey: Well, really, I don’t notice it. It’s just been one little bit, one piece at a time. Everyday, you get up and go do something, you do your job. I’m glad people dig it, but it’s just been a slow steady thing I never really thought anything about, honeslty. To be honest with you, it’s been like you were do something else, you know, working out or something that takes a long time to do, you don’t even notice it. You just kinda do what you do and forget about it. aXis: At what age did you first find the Blues? JJ: I’ve been doing that kind of stuff my whole life. When we were kids we weren’t allowed to listen to that kind of music. Daddy had an 8-track played he’d let us listen to sometimes. But where I grew up, kids weren’t allowed to listen to that type of music, you had to sneak around to listen to it. Then the Isley Brothers record came out, they did all those tracks and at the time got really famous. They used to have rodeos at the end of my parents street, which was 3 and half miles from our house, they used to have southern rock bands come and play. We could ride our bikes down there and go see stuff like that. So there was a mixture of all that, all the time. aXis: Just sneaking out and indulging when you can! JJ: Exactly, it was one of those things where you weren’t supposed to listen to it, but I never got my behind beat over it. I never got in trouble over it. [laughs] Kids could do what they wanted Saturday night but come Sunday you gotta be in church, one of those kind of deals. aXis: You’ve become that veteran of the scene, any advice to younger artists looking to develop their music for the long haul? JJ: Just go play. I mean go play and let that do the talking. It’s all one foot in front of the other. If you don’t enjoy the ride then you’ll never know it even happened. So my advice to somebody young who wants to do it is you better really want to do it. You’ll go and you’ll play and sing and some people will like it and some people won’t. But no matter what you’ll be doing the right thing, and you can’t go wrong no matter what. I’ve been asked a billion times in my life by young people, “How do you get all these gigs?” I finally started telling them my daddy is rich and he bought and paid for it all. No one wants hear that you’ve got to have enough fire to do it where you sleep on the floor for 2 hours a night for four years and eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. And that’s for anything, the fire, if you want to be a printer, you know, if you want to write books. Anything in life you’ve got to start, well, you’ve got to start nowhere.

Last Call for Christmas with a Crafty Holidaze! ’Tis the Season for Great Winter Brews... Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

First introduced in the winter of 1981, remains one of the most sought-after releases. This brew uses the first fresh hops of the growing season to create a complex and robust IPA. Layered pine and citrus hop aromas balance against rich malt sweetness to create an uncommonly smooth wintertime ale. ABV 6.8% Food Pairings: Strong spicy foods!!

Abita Christmas Ale

Generally, this beer is a dark ale, however, the recipe changes each year, offering a unique product crafted with special care. Enjoy your holidays with Abita Christmas Ale. The spicy character is excellent with traditional holiday foods such as gingerbread or spiced nuts. Try some Blue cheese or a creamy Camembert with a Christmas Ale . ABV: 6.13%

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

This is the famous Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout, the award-winning rendition of the imperial Stout style, once made exclusively for Catherine the Great. Three mashes are used to brew each batch to achieve a luscious deep dark chocolate flavor through a blend of specially roasted malts.

Anchor Steam® Christmas Ale

The Ale’s recipe is different every year— as is the tree on the label—but the intent with which we offer it remains the same: joy and celebration of the newness of life. Since ancient times, trees have symbolized the winter solstice when the earth, with its seasons, appears born anew. Our tree for 2010 is the Ginkgo biloba tree.

Rogue Yellow Snow IPA

Yellow Snow IPA was originally introduced for the 2000 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. A big hop flavor up front complemented by medium body and hoppyness mid-pallet. Finishes with a characteristic lingering bitterness. Food Pairing: Beef, Hot & Spicy . Tasting Notes: Pale golden in color with a hoppy fruity aroma.

Harpoon Winter Warmer

A full-bodied rich ale that uses a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg to achieve its spirited flavor. Winter Warmer, Harpoon’s first seasonal beer, was introduced in 1988. ABV 5.5% Food Pairing: Savory hors d’oerves, duck, apple and pumpkin pie.

Dogfish Head Chicory Stout

A dark beer made with a touch of roasted chicory, organic Mexican coffee, St. John’s wort, and licorice root. Brewed with whole –leaf Cascade and Fuggles hops, the grains include pale, roasted, and oatmeal. ABV 5.2% Food Pairing: Grilled chicken, BBQ, shellfish, sushi, smoked fish and yes…..chocolate!!

Samuel Adams Winter Lager

Bold and rich, with a touch of holiday spice. The magical aroma which promises something special on the tongue. The cinnamon, ginger, and hint of citrus from the orange peel blend with the roasty sweetness of the malts to deliver a warming, spicy flavor. On the palate Samuel Adams Winter Lager is rich and full bodied, robust and warming, a wonderful way to enjoy the cold evenings that come with the season.ABV: 5.8%

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STATE OF UCF NATION: NFL

@UCFKNIGHTS @UCF_FOOTBALL @UCFSPORTS

The Sports

SUNDAY KNIGHTS FOOTBALL The Names That Put the Black & Gold On the Map

UCF 1995-98

Daunte Culpepper QUARTERBACK | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Although many active Knights are making noise on every given Sunday, these former Knights paved the way and established the brand to a national audience while gathering hardware for their individual accomplishments on both sides of the ball, and a nice collection of Division, Conference and Super Bowl titles. This list is far from complete, so feel free to offer your opinion as UCF Nation continues to prove its worth at the next level, and of course the glaring omission of BMarsh from the list is due to his active status, but is actively working his way onto this list.

UCF 1999-02 @pick_six22

Asante Samuels

UCF 2001-04

Shawn Jefferson WIDE RECIEVER | CHARGERS / PATRIOTS

Jefferson was an old school Knight and a member of the first dynamic duo at Wide Receiver U, pairing with Sean Beckton to dominate D1-AA in the early ’90s. He claims the title of first Knight to participate in a Super Bowl, with the Chargers, before leading the Patriots deep into the playoffs annually. Following his pro career, and UCF Hall of Fame induction, Jefferson decided to pass along his knowledge from the sideline, currently as a wide receiver coach with the Tennessee Titans.

Atari Bigby DEFENSIVE BACK | GREEN BAY PACKERS

DEFENSIVE BACK | EAGLES / PATRIOTS

Asante is a straight baller. He was drafted by the Patriots in the 4th round of the 2003 draft and thrived in Belechick’s defense. He always seemed to make the big play in big games, seemingly appearing from nowhere to alter the momentum in major moments. He was All-MAC his senior year at UCF and always had a nose for the ball, while also producing big hits on opposing receivers. The envy of all DB’s, in ‘08 he signed a $56 million deal!

UCF 1988-90

Generations from now revisionists will champion Blake Bortles the groundbreaking leader of UCF Nation, with his unparalleled Fiesta Bowl run of 2012. Giving all due to Bortles, and he may have an incredible NFL career as well, but Culpepper not only created a foundation for UCF Football, he broke through the ceiling of what was thought possible of the fledgeling transition to a legitimate D-1 contender. Drafted in the mid 1st round, he put the Black & Gold on the map for many years by demonstrating to the NFL a new prototype behind Center, while leading the Minnesota Vikings to the NFC Championship game, with a career year of 4700 Yards Passing, 400 Yards Rushing and 39 TDs, long before the NFL began opening up the offensive schemes.

A rare blue chip find from Jamaica, Bigby made his way to the mainland, becoming a stand out safety for UCF. Undrafted in 2005, he caught on with the Packers and starred in in Pack secondary during their peak playoff years. The rumor is that Bigby is still bitter to old George made him cut his dreadlocks. A proud Rastafarian, and Knight, was known to introduce himself from University of Jah Rastifari on Sunday Night Football. We have no idea how he was passing the league’s testing system!

UCF 1991-94

Mike Gruttadauria CENTER | ST LOUIS RAMS / CARDINALS

Mike was a four year starter for the Knights and widely considered the greatest UCF center of all time. Following his early round draft to the Dallas Cowboys, Gruttadauria moved to the Rams, collecting a Super Bowl ring in 2000, protecting Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk and the greatest show on turf! Mike bleeds Black & Gold and has contributed his knowledgable voice to the UCF airwaves the past few years.

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11.22.14 UCF TAILGATE vs SMU

SCENES from #UCFNATION vs SMU MORE PIX @AXISMAG

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Another year has come and go for us residents of the City Beautiful, and we’re all a little older, wise and, at least in my case, handsomer than we were at this time last year. As always, I like to use this chance to mention the things that I’ve been most grateful for this year, as there’s so much to be thankful for in Orlando. In fact, that’s why I always write this to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” because that song is so freaking outdated and I have never met a single person whose true love gave him two turtle doves. Do you know what would happen if my wife (Borat voice) gave me two turtle doves? “Sorry honey, they must have flown out the back door while I was cleaning the bird shit out of their cage.” And eight maids-a-milking? Unless it’s a membership to maidsmilking.com, I have a really hard time believing that’s a gift. But this is less about criticizing an English Christmas carol and more about stealing the tune made famous by composer Frederic Austin so I can sing the following beautiful song to the people and businesses of Orlando that I love so much. If you didn’t make it this time, it’s probably because you had very little to do with making me fatter.Try harder. Now, a one, a two, a one-two-three…

On the 1st day of Christmas, my city gave to me, a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete. (Seriously, say no to the Bitcoin Bowl, UCF, and let’s go to DC this year so I can eat at Founding Farmers.)

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On the 2nd day of Christmas, my city gave to me, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete. On the 3rd day of Christmas, my city gave to me, three margaritas from Joyce at Cleo’s, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete.

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On the 4th day of Christmas, my city gave to me, 4Rivers for lunch and dinner, three margaritas from Joyce at Cleo’s, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete.

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On the 5th day of Christmas, my city gave to me, FIVE ORLANDO CITY RINGS! 4Rivers for lunch and dinner, three margaritas from Joyce at Cleo’s, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete.

On the 6th day of Christmas, my city gave to me, six bands that don’t suck at Amway, FIVE ORLANDO CITY RINGS! 4Rivers for lunch and dinner, three margaritas from Joyce at Cleo’s, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete.

On the 7th day of Christmas, my city gave to me, seven bums a-sleeping, six bands that don’t suck at Amway, FIVE ORLANDO CITY RINGS! 4Rivers for lunch and dinner, three margaritas from Joyce at Cleo’s, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete.

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On the 8th day of Christmas, my city gave to me, eight hours of searching for parking at Trader Joe’s, seven bums a-sleeping, six bands that don’t suck at Amway, FIVE ORLANDO CITY RINGS! 4Rivers for lunch and dinner, three margaritas from Joyce at Cleo’s, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete.

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On the 9th day of Christmas, my city gave to me, nine buckets of spicy sauce from Beefy King, eight hours of searching for parking at Trader Joe’s, seven bums a-sleeping, six bands that don’t suck at Amway, FIVE ORLANDO CITY RINGS! 4Rivers for lunch and dinner, three margaritas from Joyce at Cleo’s, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete. On the 10th day of Christmas, my city gave to me, ten pounds of mac and cheese from Se7en Bites, nine buckets of spicy sauce from Beefy King, eight hours of searching for parking at Trader Joe’s, seven bums a-sleeping, six bands that don’t suck at Amway, FIVE ORLANDO CITY RINGS! 4Rivers for lunch and dinner, three margaritas from Joyce at Cleo’s, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete. On the 11th day of Christmas, my city gave to me, an eleven-year contract for Tobias Harris, ten pounds of mac and cheese from Se7en Bites, nine buckets of spicy sauce from Beefy King, eight hours of searching for parking at Trader Joe’s, seven bums a-sleeping, six bands that don’t suck at Amway, FIVE ORLANDO CITY RINGS! 4Rivers for lunch and dinner, three margaritas from Joyce at Cleo’s, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete. On the 12th day of Christmas, my city gave to me, a lifetime worth of dibs on the corner booth at the White Tiger, an eleven-year contract for Tobias Harris, ten pounds of mac and cheese from Se7en Bites, nine buckets of spicy sauce from Beefy King, eight hours of searching for parking at Trader Joe’s, seven bums a-sleeping, six bands that don’t suck at Amway, FIVE ORLANDO CITY RINGS! 4Rivers for lunch and dinner, three margaritas from Joyce at Cleo’s, two Bistek Salsa Verdes from La Fiesta and a bowl game that isn’t in St. Pete!

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Merry Christmas and happy holidays, Orlando. You may not be perfect, but you’re way better than Tampa.

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