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50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA

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

SOUNDCHECK > PASSAFIRE

The Rasta takes Otown this month with Passafire at The Social.

SOUNDCHECK > MATISYAHU

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Reggae by way of Austin, stopping by House of Blues with a new album.

101 THINGS to be THANKFUL FOR

All those little things to go to make Otown one really cool big thing to us.

CORONA’s HOTTEST BARTENDERS

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

A few of Burnsy’s Favorite Things...

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The Mayor has a short list of people that make him happy to be an Otowner.

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AND NOT SLIP INTO A TURKEY COMA! Culture Fest is a global celebration of the arts, culture and beyond. This event is presented and produced by Florida Film Academy and the City of WInter Garden. This non profit event is benefiting underprivileged youth in the arts. The event will span from Saturday November 1st 10am-6pm. The Lights at Night Show will take place at City Hall on Plant Street from 6pm-8pm. Can’t make it Saturday, or perhaps hooked on day 1? Make your way on over for some cultural fun on Sunday November 2nd from 12pm-5pm.

1 | FALL FIESTA IN THE PARK

FALL FIESTA IN THE PARK

LAKE EOLA 600 E. ROBINSON ST ORLANDO (321) 281-2185/ CITYOFORLANDO.NET SAT-SUN, NOV 01-02, TIMES VARY, FREE

Start your Fall off right surrounded by friends, food, and a fun-filled festival in the heart of Downtown Orlando. Stroll around the beautiful Lake Eola while surrounded by local vendors, a feast of great eats, and some awe-inspring artists that make up the cultural city of Orlando!

RUN NONA AT NIGHT 5K

LAUREATE PARK - CRESCENT PARK - LAKE NONA 13743 WALCOTT AVE ORLANDO 407-898-1313/ TRACKSHACK.COM SAT, NOV 01, 6PM, $40

3 LOCAL BREWS LOCAL GROOVES

FT. FLORIDA CRAFT BEER & HOMEGROWN MUSIC HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. LAKE BUENA VISTA DR ORLANDO 407.934.2583/ HOUSEOFBLUES.COM SAT, NOV 01, 6:15PM, $8+

4 ORLANDO MAGIC VS TORONTO RAPTORS AMWAY CENTER 400 W. CHURCH ST. ORLANDO 407.440.7000/ AMWAYCENTER.COM SAT, NOV 01, 7PM, PRICES VARY

7 EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT LAKE BUENA VISTA 407.939.5277/ WDWINFO.COM NOV 01-10, SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

8 THE FEST PRESENTS: COMEDY TOUR

FT. DAVE ROSS (DRUNK HISTORY) WILL’S PUB 1042 N. MILLS AVENUE ORLANDO 407.748.8256/ WILLSPUB.ORG TUES, NOV 04, 9PM, $5

Dave Ross is a comedian and storyteller in Los Angeles, CA. He is the host of the podcast Terrified on the Nerdist Network and a MOTH GrandSlam winner.You might have seen him on Tosh.0 with his sketch group, WOMEN, or heard him telling stories on KCRW. He has performed at numerous renowned festivals, including the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, the Laughing Skull Festival, and the San Francisco Comedy & Burrito Festival. He tours clubs and theaters across the country and is a regular at L.A.’s Nerdist Theater at Meltdown, as well as the Hollywood Improv. There is a 100% chance Dave wants to kiss or hug you.

CENTRAL PARK 251 PARK AVE. WINTER PARK 407.629.1088 x230/ ENZIAN.ORG WED, NOV 05, 7:30PM, $10

JAI GALLERY 47 E. ROBINSON ST. ORLANDO 407.562.2035/ MDA.ORG THURS, NOV 06, 9AM, DONATIONS WELCOMED

They say doing time changes you. That couldn’t be more true when over 100 business and community leaders agree to be part of the MDA Lock-Up! By agreeing to do time, these leaders from all around Orlando go behind bars as they raise bail money to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

5 PLAZAWEEN 14 ON WALL STREET

The MDA Lock-Up is a community event that is a unique and fun way to help local children and adults who live with muscle disease. By being an MDA Jailbird, you’ll ask your family, friends and business contacts to make donations to your “bail”, which are funds that will help MDA in its mission of curing muscular dystrophy, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and related diseases by funding worldwide research, providing comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.

WALL STREET PLAZA 25 WALL ST. ORLANDO 407.849.0471/ WALLSTPLAZA.NET FRI-SUN, OCT 31- NOV 02, 7PM, $10

FRI, NOV 07 HORROR

For all of you who worked Halloween night this is your chance to cut loose! The block party continues with live music from No Diggity- a Tribute to No Doubt fronted by Beeb’s from Beeb’s and Her Moneymakers!

Returning to her childhood home in Louisiana to recuperate from a horrific car accident, Jessabelle comes face to face with a long-tormented spirit that has been seeking her return -- and has no intention of letting her escape.

6 WINTER GARDEN CULTURE FEST 270 W. PLANT ST. WINTER GARDEN 407.654.8400/ FACEBOOK.COM/WINTERGARDENCULTUREFEST SAT-SUN, NOV 01-02, TIMES VARY, FREE

13 ORLANDO MAGIC VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES AMWAY CENTER 400 W. CHURCH ST. ORLANDO 407.440.7000/ AMWAYCENTER.COM FRI, NOV 07, 7PM, PRICES VARY

14 BEEBS AND HER MONEY MAKERS THE SOCIAL 54 N. ORANGE AVE ORLANDO 407.246.1419/ THESOCIAL.ORG FRI, NOV 07, 8PM, $10+

With the kazoo wielding songstress Beebs as their fearless leader, BaHMM is taking audiences by surprise with their high energy performances, and a refreshing never before heard blend of psychedelic rock, funk, blues, and hip-hop.

9 WEDNESDAY NIGHT PITCHER SHOW: DUMB & DUMBER

10 MDA ORLANDO LOCK-UP

4 | MAGIC VS RAPTORS

This is the place where our spirits run free—a boundless playground filled with music, adventure, art, excitement and love. As the vivid colors of the afternoon give way to the night’s neon dreamscapes, our collective imaginations come alive as we all gather together as one. Journey with us through a world of super blooming beats and funkdafied freaks. This is the Electric Daisy Carnival. This is home. Since 2011, Insomniac has transformed the historic Tinker Field into a whimsical environment complete with carnival rides, interactive art installations, and breathtaking stages of intense music. Get ready for two days of magic, Headliners. The Carnival is back in town!

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14 | BEEBS AND HER MONEY MAKERS

15 GRINGO STAR

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. MILLS AVENUE ORLANDO 407.748.8256/ WILLSPUB.ORG FRI, NOV 07, 9PM, $8`

16 “CHALK THE WALK” CENTRAL PARK, W. MORSE BLVD. WINTER PARK 407.599.3506/ CITYOFWINTERPARK.ORG SAT, NOV 08, 8AM, FREE

Winter Park’s Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to present a new event, “Chalk the Walk” in Central Park. Held Saturday, November 8, from 8am-4pm, Central Park will become the canvas on which local artists create their incredible works of chalk art. The event is open to spectators all day. Bring your eyes to explore and your crafty hands to create! Prizes for the show totaling $2,500 will be presented to winners. The best artist will be announced from the main stage in Central Park at 5pm. Get your chalk talk ready and participate in this unique contest! Email chalkfestivalcoordinator@ymail.com to register TODAY.

12 ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL TINKER FIELD 287 S. TAMPA AVE. ORLANDO ORLANDO.ELECTRICDAISYCARNIVAL.COM FRI-SAT, NOV 07-08, 1PM, SEE WEBSITE FOR PRICES

12 | ELECTRONIC DAISY CARNIVAL

AND NOT SLIP INTO A TURKEY COMA! 1717VETERANS DAY PARADE

2834LIGHT UP UCF KNIGHT RUN

ORANGE AVENUE AND ROBINSON STREET DOWNTOWN ORLANDO 407.246.2169/ CITYOFORLANDO.NET SAT, NOV 08, 11AM, FREE

CFE ARENA 12777 GEMINI BLVD N. ORLANDO 407.823.6006/ CFEARENA.COM SAT, NOV 15, 6PM, $30+

18 BILL MURRAY MOVIE NIGHT WILL’S PUB 1042 N. MILLS AVENUE ORLANDO 407.748.8256/ WILLSPUB.ORG SUN, NOV 09, 8PM, FREE

8:00 pm WHAT ABOUT BOB? A successful psychotherapist loses his mind after one of his most dependent patients, a manipulative, obsessively compulsive narcissist, tracks him down during his family vacation. 10:00 pm STRIPES Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army. Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, John Candy all nail it in this Ivan Reitman directed comedy.

19 CLEAR PONG’S ANNUAL $500 TOURNAMENT WAITIKI 26 WALL ST. ORLANDO 407.481.1199/ WALLSTPLAZA.NET MON, NOV 10, 8PM, $5

Tell your crew to mark it on their calendars because we’re kicking a regular a Monday night in Waitiki into high gear with a $500 Clear Pong tournament! It’s the same Monday night routine on Wall Street you’ve come to know and love but with MORE MONEY!

23 | DUMB AND DUMBER TO

24 MAYDAY PARADE EXHIBIT & BLOCK PARTY HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. LAKE BUENA VISTA DR ORLANDO 407.934.2583/ HOUSEOFBLUES.COM FRI, NOV 14, 5:30PM, $27

25 JUICY J “TWERK OR DIE 2” TOUR VENUE 578 (FORMERLY FIRESTONE LIVE) 578 N. ORANGE AVE. ORLANDO 407.872.0066/ VENUE578.COM FRI, NOV 14, 6PM, $40+

26 ORLANDO MAGIC VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS AMWAY CENTER 400 W. CHURCH ST. ORLANDO 407.440.7000/ AMWAYCENTER.COM FRI, NOV 14, 7PM, PRICES VARY

27 UCF KNIGHTS VS. TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE BRIGHTHOUSE STADIUM

20 MATISYAHU HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. LAKE BUENA VISTA DR ORLANDO 407.934.2583/ HOUSEOFBLUES.COM TUES, NOV 11, 7PM, $30+

4465 KNIGHTS VICTORY WAY ORLANDO 407.823.1000/ UCFKNIGHTS.COM FRI, NOV 14, 8PM, PRICES VARY

The UCF Knights battle the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Brighthouse Stadium. Watch our Knights #ChargeOn as we bring an end to ‘Hurricane’ season!

This fun run takes you through the campus of the University of Central Florida, November 15th at 6pm. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to attend and register to participate. A portion of each race registration goes to support Second Harvest Food Bank and the Knight-thon: UCF’s Dance Marathon benefiting the Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Each registrant will receive a goodie bag, race t-shirt, and ice skating voucher valid Sunday-Thursday at Light Up UCF! Dress up in your best holiday costume to run the race, and enter the costume contest for prizes galore!

29 R&B LOVE FEST FEAT: KEITH SWEAT CFE ARENA 12777 GEMINI BLVD N. ORLANDO 407.823.6006/ CFEARENA.COM SAT, NOV 15, 8PM, $45+

30 28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 NORTH MILLS AVE. ORLANDO 407.896.4231/ OMART.ORG NOV 15-23, 10AM, $10

Now in its 28th year, the Council of 101’s Festival of Trees will kick off Central Florida’s holiday season with a touch of tradition “Tis the Season.” The Orlando Museum of Art will become a vibrant wonderland of holiday elegance with designer-decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread creations all for sale, along with stunning holiday vignettes, drawings for dazzling prizes and a Toyland Town activity area and shop for the children. Other holiday decorations and gifts will be available for purchase in the Festival Boutique. The entire family will enjoy the sites and sounds of this very popular Central Florida tradition benefiting the Orlando Museum of Art to further the cultural development and appreciation of the visual arts and children’s art education programs.

20 | MATISYAHU

21 THE READY SET HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. LAKE BUENA VISTA DR 407.934.2583/ HOUSEOFBLUES.COM WED, NOV 12, 5:30PM, $27

22 GARETH EMERY VENUE 578 (FORMERLY FIRESTONE LIVE) 578 N. ORANGE AVE. 407.872.0066/ VENUE578.COM THURS, NOV 13, 10PM, $16+

23 DUMB AND DUMBER TO FRI, NOV 14 COMEDY

20 years after the dimwits set out on their first adventure, they head out in search of one of their long lost children in the hope of gaining a new kidney. See these goons back in action!

27 | UCF KNIGHTS VS. TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE

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AND NOT SLIP INTO A TURKEY COMA! 46 ANBERLIN

31 SUICIDEGIRLS BLACKHEART BURLESQUE TOUR

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. LAKE BUENA VISTA DR ORLANDO 407.934.2583/ HOUSEOFBLUES.COM WED, NOV 26, 7PM, $35+

CFE ARENA 12777 GEMINI BLVD N. ORLANDO 407.823.6006/ CFEARENA.COM SAT, NOV 15, 8PM, $45+

47 RUSKO

Relaunching in Fall of 2013, SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque is back with all new performances/music complete with tongue-in-cheek humor and raw erotic sexuality. Choreographer, Manwe Sauls-Addison has worked with renowned performers such as Beyonce, J. Lo, Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson. He has assembled seven of the sexiest, most talented SuicideGirl dancers to create the ultimate tribute to pop-culture that Burlesque has ever seen.

32 SPEAKEASY (OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHT) WILL’S PUB 1042 N. MILLS AVENUE ORLANDO 407.748.8256/ WILLSPUB.ORG TUES, NOV 18, 9PM, FREE

33 KONTROL: ZEDS DEAD THE BEACHAM THE BEACHAM 46 N. ORANGE AVE ORLANDO 407.246.1419/ THESOCIAL.ORG TUES, NOV 18, 10PM, $20+

34 ORLANDO MAGIC VS L.A. CLIPPERS AMWAY CENTER 400 W. CHURCH ST. ORLANDO 407.440.7000/ AMWAYCENTER.COM WED, NOV 19, 7PM, $30+

35 EXTRATERRESTRIAL FRI, NOV 21 HORROR

36 BATTLE OF THE BANDS AMWAY CENTER 400 W. CHURCH ST. ORLANDO 407.440.7000/ AMWAYCENTER.COM FRI, NOV 21, 7PM, $33

THE BEACHAM 46 N. ORANGE AVE ORLANDO 407.246.1419/ THESOCIAL.ORG WED, NOV 26, 10PM, $15+

37 | THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PT. I

38 SAY ANYTHING & SAVES THE DAY HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. LAKE BUENA VISTA DR ORLANDO 407.934.2583/ HOUSEOFBLUES.COM FRI, NOV 21, 7PM, $29.50

39 BOYCE AVENUE HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. LAKE BUENA VISTA DR ORLANDO 407.934.2583/ HOUSEOFBLUES.COM SAT, NOV 22, 6:30PM, $32.50

40 AARON CARTER BACKBOOTH 37 W. PINE ST. ORLANDO 407.999.2570/ BACKBOOTH.COM SAT, NOV 22, 6:30PM, $18

Former teenage heart-throb all grown up, and performing intimate shows in small clubs across the country! Grab tickets to this show and get ready for a performance that is sure to bring you back to your younger years.

“Happy and heavy” is a proper way to describe the vibe that has carried Rusko from the first moments of dubstep’s life to the biggest stages in the world; from a single, seminal bass wobble to a swath of sounds that can’t be capped in a few simple syllables. He might be one of the guys who started it all – but he’s sure as hell not going to leave it at that.

48 THE BABADOOK FRI, NOV 28 SUSPENSE

Six years after the violent death of her husband, Amelia (Essie Davis) is at a loss. She struggles to discipline her ‘out of control’ 6 year-old, Samuel (Noah Wiseman), a son she finds impossible to love. Samuel’s dreams are plagued by a monster he believes is coming to kill them both. When a disturbing storybook called ‘The Babadook’ turns up at their house, Samuel is convinced that the Babadook is the creature he’s been dreaming about. His hallucinations spiral out of control, he becomes more unpredictable and violent. Amelia, genuinely frightened by her son’s behavior, is forced to medicate him. But when Amelia begins to see glimpses of a sinister presence all around her, it slowly dawns on her that the thing Samuel has been warning her about may be real.

41 ORLANDO MAGIC VS MIAMI HEAT AMWAY CENTER 400 W. CHURCH ST. ORLANDO 407.440.7000/ AMWAYCENTER.COM SAT, NOV 22, 7PM, $25+

42 SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 UNIVERSAL BLVD ORLANDO 407.351.5483/ HARDROCK.COM SAT, NOV 22, 8PM, $40.50+

The 11-time Primetime Emmy® Award-winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall – live on tour – with more stops than ever before. Celebrating its momentous 11th season, SYTYCD’s Top 10 finalists will make their way across North America.

43 MELISSA ETHERIDGE 36 | BATTLE OF THE BANDS

37 HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PT. I FRI, NOV 21 ACTION

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice, but even though she’s made it out of the bloody arena alive, she’s still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. President Snow makes it clear that no one is safe either -- not Katniss’s family, not her friends and not the people of District 12.

HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 UNIVERSAL BLVD ORLANDO 407.351.5483/ HARDROCK.COM TUES, NOV 25, 8PM, $41.75+

44 BASSJACKERS & DYRO: X TOUR VENUE 578 (FORMERLY FIRESTONE LIVE) 578 N. ORANGE AVE. ORLANDO 407.872.0066/ VENUE578.COM TUES, NOV 25, 10PM, $15+

42 | SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

49 JIM GAFFIGAN HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 UNIVERSAL BLVD ORLANDO 407.351.5483/ HARDROCK.COM FRI, NOV 28, 7PM, $50.50+

50 INFECTED MUSHROOM THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. BUMBY AVE ORLANDO 407.228.1220/ PLAZALIVEORLANDO.COM FRI, NOV 28, 8PM, $20+

45 HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 WED, NOV 26 COMEDY

45| HORRIBLE BOSSES 2

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SOUNDCHECK: LOCAL NOISE

@PASSAFIRE @THECRAZYCARLS @SOCIALORLANDO @BIGORLANDOFEST

who: where: when: info:

Passafire w/ The Hip Adbuction The Social Sat, Nov 29th TheSocial.org / @SocialOrlando

On Passafire’s fifth studio release, Vines, the Savannah, GA based rock outfit continues to progress towards what they feel is their true identity as a band in the reggae rock genre, debuting on the top of the Billboard Reggae Charts. aXis: You guys have become a household name in the Southeast and on the Rasta festival circuit. Any places you like to call a home away from home? Ted: Yea, the circuit is always awesome for us. But in general, Florida is kind of like the California of the east coast because it has the beach culture all over, but it’s also got the same Georgia-vibe we like and are used too. We really enjoy playing Ft. Lauderdale and St. Pete, but Orlando has always been amazing and a great time, so it’s probably our favorite city to play in Florida. aXis: You guys seem to be able to stay dialed into the fanbase even as it grows exponentially on the Social Net, and in the crowds. Does that become more work than the music? Ted: It should be a priority for every band out there. I’ll tell you a brief little story and I won’t mention any names, but when I was young and impressionable, and we had just started Passafire, I went to a show of a band I really dug and was like, those guys are doing what I want to do. So, I went up to the lead singer, told him I dug his music and handed him a copy of our demo at the time. He told me to fuck off. Pretty much from that moment, I realized no one ever wants to feel like that. Fans that come see you pay for you to play music for a living. The fact that we play music for a living is a blessing in itself and the fact that we can do just that, and nothing else, is amazing. Sure, it gets crazy sometimes. You talk to people once on Facebook and they think they’re your best friend and it gets weird. But, for the most part, the best thing we can do is keeping in touch with our fans on a very real and genuine basis.

who: where: when: what:

The Crazy Carls The Big Orlando Festival Central Florida Fairgrounds Sun, Dec 7th aXis ‘Local Noise’ Stage featuring A Hero’s Fate / A Hip Abduction / & more

aXis: Qualities or traits that help you do what you do? Alex Baugh: I love music. I’m always singing and coming up with new songs in my head. I’m a positive person and like to share my upbeat energy. aXis: What makes Orlando a cool place? Alex Baugh: Orlando is an entertainment destination. People visit to have a good time. UCF is a great University with students that like to party. aXis: Who in music inspires you? Alex Baugh: I like Prince a lot. He’s always experimenting or exploring with his music. I respect that he’s an artist who likes to expand his boundaries. aXis: Where do you go to escape? Alex Baugh: The ocean. I feel at peace when I go surfing. I also really like to travel. aXis: Favorite dance move? Alex Baugh: I don’t have one. Dancing to me is very spontaneous. I like to do what feels right in the moment.

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SOUNDCHECK: MATISYAHU

who:

@MATISYAHU @HOBORLANDO @AXISMAG

Matisyahu / where: House of Blues / when: Tue, Nov 11th / info: 407.934.2583 / @HOBorlando

Matisyahu has come a long way since 2005 when he released his breakout album, Live at Stubb’s. Since then he has pushed himself dynamically and creatively, breaking with expectation at every turn and remaking his musical image. And his latest—Akeda (Uh-kay-duh)—is no different in this regard. aXis: It’s been a decade since your breakout debut with ‘Live at Stubb’s.’ How do you keep the recording process fresh? Matisyahu: On this record, I really just wrote from my guts. I wanted everything to come from the inside . . . I didn’t want to make any compromises with the music or the recording process. It was all done at my place, or at Studio G with my bass player, Stu Brooks, who produced the record. Our musical tastes are so similar, and we’ve been working together so long, there was no need to go out looking for the ‘right producer’ or the ‘right beat’ . . . Everything just came to us, and it was always right on the money.

aXis: We had a big initiative on the Florida ballot this past month? You are familiar with the concept, how does it affect the recording process and the life of a musician? Matisyahu: In the period of time leading up to the writing of Akeda, I specifically did not smoke because I wanted to feel everything – the good and the bad – and so I stayed away from all substances…not just cannabis – everything from sugar to nicotine. It was a difficult time for me on many levels, but I think it accomplished its purpose. I was able to get in touch with my emotions in a way that has been difficult in periods where I have been smoking heavily. The issue for me has never been whether pot is a good or bad thing…when used in moderation, it has been a great tool. My issue has always been the moderating…I’m more of an all or nothing kind of person. aXis: So you would say that the herb is part of your creative process then? Matisyahu: It can be, but it doesn’t have to be. It can make the creative process smoother and easier, but not necessarily better.

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101 Things 1. Snap Space 2. Lake Eola view on WOB Downtown patio 3. Orlando Brewing 4. A fresh Guinness on the bar at Jake and Mickys 5. Lazy Moon 6. Kaka!

we’re Thankful for in Orlando!

7. Diagon Alley 8. War on Wall Street 9. The world seeing the “Rethink Homelessness” Video 10. Melrose Center at Orlando Public Library

11. Willow Tree Ca fe 12. Beebs & Her Moneymakers 13. New stage at Firestone Live 14. Buckets & Po ol at Trick Shots UCF 15. Uber & Lyft

16. Elfrid 17. Brunch @ Hammered Lamb 18. The News Junkie 19. Credo College Park 20. Florida Music Fest! 21. Any Burger at Johnny’s Fillin’ Station

22. Scott Maxwell 23. Bark and Brew in Baldwin Park 24. Sunrail 25. College Park Jazzfest 26. Orlando Pub Crawl’s giving us a monthly excuse for Halloween

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101 Things we’re Thankful for in Orlando!

27. Tacko Fall s 28. $1 drinks @ Chiller er 29. World Cup Socc on Wall Street Plaza g 30. Canoe or Kayakin gs rin at Wekiwa Sp n 31. UCF Tailgate Natio

37. Headdress Ball 38. Skyebird at East End Marke t 39. Popcorn at Casey’s 40. Dr Phillps Center 41. The Loge at HOB

42. The Swans at Lake Eola Park 43. The new CANVS 44. Fringe Festival 45. Allison Walker 46. View from One80 Grey Goose Lounge

47. Amazing Yoga studios 48. House of Blues 49. Farmers Markets 50. RumFest 51. Anytime Tosh mentions UCF on tv

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32. Pom Pom’s Thanksgiving Sandwich 33. Cady Way Trail 34. The Abbey 35. Butter Beer 36. Sanford Zoo

52. ‘Lil Indies 53. Mel’s Bad Girls Club 54. Gay Days Parade 55. Lennon Room @ Hard Rock Live 56. Andrew Spear 57. West End Trading Co

58. Redlight Redlight 59. Two decades at Mystik UCF and the people vote Yes 60. 3rd Thursday Thornton Park 61. Amateur Burlesque @ Stardust

101 Things we’re Thankful for in Orlando!

67. Urban Bike Trail 68. Brighthouse Stadium 69. Blue Man Group 70. Dirty Bingo with Korndogg 71. A Comic Shop 72. Breakfast at Christos 73. OFD Pipes and Drums

62. UCFree Music Wed 63. Freshfield Farms on Michigan 64. UCF Cultural Village 65. Paddleboard at Lake Ivanhoe 66. Wally’s Mills Ave still going strong

74. UCF Ladies Volleyball 75. Eden Bar @ Enzian 76. Dog Day Afternoon 77. The GeekEasy 78. The Imperial 79. Rock n Roll Heaven 80. Cocktails & Cosmos at the Science Center

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SUNDAY KNIGHTS FOOTBALL NFL Faces Keeping the Black & Gold Relevant

Coach O’Leary harbors the most pride in graduating nearly 80% of his Seniors to the real world each year. But UCF Nation would rather boast O’Leary and Coach Brent Key’s ability to recruit blue chippers to replace all those ballers O’Leary graduates to playing on Sunday afternoons. The Knights developed a reputation for finding underdogs at the skill positions, and placing them on NFL rosters once their Black & Gold session expires. Although All Pro wideout, Brandon Marshall reminds the primetime Monday Night Football audience during intros that he’s a proud graduate of “Receiver U;” other past offensive stars are busy each Sunday making sure the rest of the country knows where they came from.

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Blake Bortles QUARTERBACK | JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

He may have just assumed the helm in Jax, but is their any denying this guy. We put him here because he is the highest draft pick in UCF history and the poster boy for UCF in the post Daunte era. In Blake we trust. He may have even turned UCF Nation into Jag Country!

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Matt Prater PLACE KICKER | DENVER BRONCOS

Ok he is a kicker, but he single-leggedly made Tebow appear a playoff worthy QB. Most UCF fans remember him missing that extra point against Nevada in their first major bowl in ’05, but he was one of the main reasons UCF received the invite to Hawaii. He now kicks in the thin air of Colorado as Peyton’s “liquored up” kicker and made the Pro Bowl in 2013.

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WIDE RECEIEVER | CHICAGO BEARS BMarsh is is and has been one of the best receivers in the NFL. He is an all out star in the league. He is a great cheer leader for the UCF program and always comes back on bye weeks to support the Knights. Not only is he a star on the field, but also has been very brave in bringing light to the disease of depression.

UCF 2004-07 @JSitton71

Josh Sitton OFFENSIVE GUARD | GREEN BAY PACKERS

Josh opened a lot of holes for UCF’s all time leading rusher, Kevin Smith in his day. Now he protects Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. He is a big ugly with a Super Bowl Ring, a Pro Bowl appearance and one of the biggest contracts for a Guard in the NFL. Sitton is the real deal!

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Bruce Miller FULLBACK | SAN FRANCISCO 49ers

Bruuuuuuuce! The Diablo Rojo! Fan favorite Bruce is on top of the world. He has a Super Bowl appearance under his belt, signed a new contract, and is engaged to woman way out of his league. It’s always fun to watch Bruce pancake a Linebacker!

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I’m a guy who believes in style, substance and maintaining and building celebrity brands. Some call me a mover, others say I’m a shaker, but nobody ever denies that I’m not the most influential person in Orlando when it comes to deciding if someone is famous or not. It’s a bit of a burden, sure, but smart people know to kiss my behind, while the dumber among us continue to think that they can succeed in life without paying the toll at the bridge they call Burnsy’s Bypass to Being Bitchin’. For example, Dwight Howard used to be a huge star and then he messed with me, and now no one knows where the f*ck that douchebag wound up. Some say Los Angeles, others say Houston. Wherever he is, he’s no longer a celebrity, because I say so. That said, this issue is always all about the most important, powerful and downright radical people in the City Beautiful, and I like to pick a little section of my own to highlight those who are either on the verge of stardom or aren’t celebrated enough for how much they’ve been kicking ass for so long. Naturally, people would expect me to be the first name on any list, but I was obviously inducted into the Burnsy’s Most Powerful People in the History of Orlando Hall of Fame. It’s me and that girl from John Tucker Must Die. She lives in Winter Park or something. So who makes my extra special list this year? Let’s dive in, you wonderful losers. Elfrid Payton The Orlando Magic’s new point guard is about as exciting and talented as they come. A lot of so-called fans were like, “Elfried Who?” when the Magic selected him, but I knew exactly who he was, because my scouts in Louisiana were blowing up my phone with messages like, “Yo Burnsy, this kid is the real deal and he’s going to lead the Magic to seven NBA Championships.” You know what? I’m drinking that Kool-Aid. (Now we just need to find out what Moe Harkless did to piss Jacque Vaughn off and get that sorted out, so the Magic can win one of 82 games this season.) Kaka If you’re one of those people who is just way too down on the Magic for being so terrible and showing no consistency out of the gates this season, then Orlando City is probably the fresh new team’s magnet on the rear end of your car right now. Because I’m very good at being American, I don’t know a lot about soccer, but my tutors tell me that Kaka is an international star and he can soccer well. What does that mean for Orlando City? All of the MLS Championship Trophies. P-Lowe at Magnolia If you haven’t swung by one of my favorite watering holes, Magnolia, which is fittingly located downtown on Magnolia, you should. For starters, there are nude portraits all over the place, but they’re hella fancy so if people walk by and see you staring at them, they’ll think you’re an artist and not a Grade A pervy skeevster. My boy P-Lowe makes a hell of a drink called, wait for it, the Magnolia, and people should try it.The drink has something in it which makes me want to keep coming back for more. I think it’s the mint. Breshad Perriman Every season, the UCF Football Fightin’ War Knights have one player that I designate as the guy who is going to be a star on Sundays. I have been right 100 percent of the time on these picks, although I don’t have enough time to go back and find evidence. Regardless, this dude is going to be a STAR wide receiver on Sundays in the NFL, and I pray it’s for the Miami Dolphins, because that offense is like a fart that someone cut right before leaving me in a hot car. Kingston the Orlando City Lion Don’t get me wrong – Stuff the Magic Dragon is my best friend. But it’s time for us to celebrate the fact that we have another fun mascot running around. Lions are basically the popes of the animal kingdom, so when other teams in any sports have other mascots like birds and stupid humans, we can take pride in knowing that Kingston can ravage them all. The staff of La Fiesta Have you eaten at La Fiesta Mexican Grill on Curry Ford? If not, you need to immediately. I praised this place in its first location on Curry Ford and because of my seal of approval the restaurant has already relocated to a better spot. My goal? For La Fiesta to be the first Mexican joint to take over an entire shopping mall. Kevin Maines Some of these people are lucky enough to be my friends, so it might seem like I’m being extra cool and showing favoritism, and I totally am. Kevin Maines is probably Orlando’s most talented musician, and if you’re unfamiliar, you need to get your asses to Magnolia on a Wednesday night and watch him play. You’ll thank me. And you’ll OWE ME. Scott Maxwell I used to be one of those assholes who talked about politics all the time, and now I hate politics, because Florida is the used condom trash can of American politics (with all due respect to New Jersey).The only way that I will even pay attention to or acknowledge local politicians and their assholery anymore is if my boy Scott Maxwell – whom I twice defeated for the title of Best Local Blogger – from the Orlando Sentinel is writing it. The guy is like a shark with giant claws, but wearing sunglasses, so you know he could shred your ass to pieces, but he’s also rad. Jenn Brown She might not live here anymore, but the NBC Sports personality and host of American Ninja Warrior was born and raised on Orlando, and last I spoke with her, she still claimed to be a diehard Magic fan. However, I’m worried that if we don’t start roping some of these celebrities back in, they’ll keep Tiger Woodsing us and start cheering for the Lakers whenever it’s convenient. Tacko Fall You may not know the name, but you can’t miss the guy. He’s 7-foot-5 and recently committed to play basketball for UCF, and while people might think that he’s just some tall dude who will sell tickets, the guy can actually ball. Kid’s going to be a star, mark my words*. *Do not actually mark my words, because I will not acknowledge any wrong predictions or statements.