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Volume 16 • Issue 12 • December 2011

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aXismag.com 12. Light Up UCF

UCF ARENA Bldg. 50 N. Gemini Blvd. 407.823.6006 Daily throughout December, times and prices vary Light Up UCF is back again, featuring attractions, Santa’s Workshop, ice-skating, movies on the big screen and much more. Fun for all ages, Light Up UCF is a yearly seasonal favorite.

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13. Blessthefall, The Word Alive, Motionless in White, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!, Tonight Alive PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave. 407.228.1220 Mon, December 5, 6pm, $16 - $19

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THE ENZIAN 1300 South Orlando Avenue 407.629.0054 Thurs, December 1, 6:30pm and 9:30pm, $7.50 - $10 The end of the world—and the collapse of the spirit—has never been depicted as beautifully and wrenchingly as in MELANCHOLIA, the latest provocation from Lars von Trier. The title refers both to a destructive planet “that has been hiding behind the sun” and the crippling depression of new bride Justine (a revelatory Kirsten Dunst, rightful winner of the Best Actress award at Cannes this year), whose mental illness is so severe that she drives away her groom during their disastrous wedding reception. As the extinction of the planet looms ever larger, Justine is desperately tended to by her sister, Claire, herself gripped by anxiety over the impending doomsday. MELANCHOLIA’s premise may be science fiction, but the feelings of despair it plumbs are the most heart-felt human drama.

02. 1st Thursdays

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407.896.4231 Thurs, December 1, 6pm – 9pm, free - $10 “Orlando’s original art party” is the award-winning 1st Thursdays presented by the Associates, the OMA’s volunteer support group committed to expanding OMA membership and encouraging the appreciation of the visual arts. From 6 - 9 pm on the first Thursday of each month, OMA showcases a new theme with works by local artists, live music, cash bars serving wine, beer and soft drinks, and café offerings from area restaurants. The theme for December’s 1st Thursday is “Art Under $200 – ‘Tis the Season.” So scoop up some affordable gifts for the people on your list, and enjoy local food and entertainment in the process.

03. WJRR presents MistleToe Jam with Staind, Seether, Adelitas Way and Art of Dying HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Fri, December 2, 7pm, $49.50 - $53.50

04. Orlando Holiday Brew Fest

HERITAGE SQUARE PARK 65 E. Central Blvd. Fri, December 2, 6pm – 10pm, $25 - $35, 21+

Star, The Sh-Booms WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave. 407.898.5070 Tues, December 6, 8pm, $7 He’s My Brother She’s My Sister seems to invite a broad range of colorful words to describe their music and performances… “Western-tinged,” “estranged and glamorous,” “psych-idyllic” and “vaudeville-y,” with “alleyway rhythms,” and “earthy swagger.” No doubt this is due in part to their mélange of musical styles, both modern and antique—with a sense of expression that is both sincere and theatrical; in part to their eccentric attire; and to their unique instrumentation, including a rhythm section bolstered by a tap dancer. Certainly there is no shortage of inspiration or expression in the band’s musical or theatrical palette.

The Bastard Suns and Lindsay Perry THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Fri, December 2, 9pm, $7 - $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. Beebs and Her Money Makers origins date back to the Summer of 1969, where the band first met at an underground pool hall for “ super heroes “ in Upstate New York. They ...spent their first few months together traveling throughout the countryside, dropping acid, smoking grass, fighting crime and perfecting their musical stylings.When the 60’s came to an end, and the hippie freak movement met its demise, BAHMM decided to sign up for a top secret governmental experiment involving cryogenic freezing. FLASH FORWARD TO JANUARY 1st 2010…. 40 years later Beebs and Her Money Makers are released from their dormant state and unleashed upon the world yet again. It’s been said that watching a BaHMM show is like a blast from the past mixed with a refreshing state, including the weed brownies. So come stoned, or come sober, or don’t come at all, but watch out for these guys and gals as they will be coming to a city near you, very soon…

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06. ICE! featuring Dreamworks’ Shrek the Halls

GAYLORD PALMS RESORT 6000 W. Osceola Parkway 407.586.0000 Daily in December, times and prices vary ICE! is Florida’s favorite frigid Christmas tradition, with over 20,000 square-feet of frosty 9-degree bliss played out in a winter wonderland of exciting hand-carved sculptures. And this year it’s really all that it’s cracked up to be, featuring five 30-foot ice slides and an all-new, awe inspiring tribute to the unforgettable DreamWorks’ Animation TV classic Shrek the Halls™. And while you’re

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thawing out from this coolest of attractions, you can bask in the dazzling lights of the magnificent Christmas décor throughout the resort and spirited Luminescence Christmas show. The award-winning ICE! attraction is carved by a team of 40 artisans from Harbin, China.The talented artisans spend more than a month in Kissimmee/Orlando creating this one-of-a-kind attraction. Harbin is best known for its annual International Ice and Snow Festival, where more than 2,000 sculptors annually carve a 100-acre walk-through ice park, using ice from the nearby Songhua River.

07. Blue Oyster Cult: Winter Holiday

with Food Truck Heaven PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave. 407.228.1220 Sat, December 3, 5pm/ 8pm for BOC, $18.75 $76 Come celebrate the holidays with great food, music, and family fun! Food Truck Heaven is a FREE event starting at 6:00pm- Sample eats from over 15 of Orlando’s culturally diverse food trucks including Monsta Lobsta, The Batter Bowl, Silver Bistro, Chutzpah, My Dawg, Baxter & Tilly, Louis’ Bistro, Nubu, Feast Beast Unwrapped gifts welcome. $1 donation of every ticket goes towards ROCK FOR HUNGER! Spanning three decades, Blue Öyster Cult has a long and storied history. The band got its start in the late ’60s on Long Island, New York, as the Soft White Underbelly, but each member had been involved in bands previously in high school and college, before ending up in the “right place at the right time” to create the beginnings of Blue Öyster Cult.

08. 12 Pubs of Christmas Pedicab Pub Crawl

AUDUBON PARK DISTRICT & MILLS 50 www.willspub.org Sat, December 3, 8pm – 12am, $10 The best way of spreading Christmas cheer is riding pedicabs to beer sip a brew at each pub stop while weaving through the local shops. If you plan to hit all twelve, leave your keys upon a shelf and let a taxi take you home, just don’t trip on your garden gnome! Participating bars offering drink specials include: Funky Monkey Wine Company, Bananas,Wally’s, Substance Gallery,Will’s Pub, Peacock Room, SIP, Stardust, Park Avenue CD’s, Sushi Lola’s, Bikes, Beans and Bordeaux (B3), Big Daddy’s.

15. Peter Baldwin with Saskatchewan and Vasti BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Wed, December 7, 7:30pm, $8 - $10

16. Devon Allman’s Honeytribe

BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Fri, December 9, 7:30pm, $10 - $13 “Science fiction blues” isn’t a genre you’ll find in an illustrated history of rock and roll. At least not yet. But Devon Allman and his group Honeytribe make a case for its inclusion with their groundbreaking new album Space Age Blues. 17. The Sitter Released Fri, December 9 Noah (Jonah Hill) is a suspended college student, living at home with his single mom. When he is talked into babysitting the three, young, misfit kids next door, he decides to take them along on an attempted sexual rendezvous, and the night takes a wild and dangerous turn for the worse for which he is totally unprepared.

09. Riot Grrrl Poster Art Show

MOTHER FALCON 817 E. Washington St. 407.423.3060 Sat, December 3, 8:30pm – 11:30pm Riot Grrrl was born out of punk/DIY/feminist movements in the early 90s and sought to challenge sexism, racism, classism, violence against women, was centered around media production (especially as disruption), and believed wholeheartedly in revolution from the ground up, especially through music (women-centered music, women in hardcore, women in the pit, etc.). Riot grrrl is closely identified with contemporary feminist movement, aka Third Wave feminism. Artists include Cake,Tracy Burke,The Naysayer, Karen Russell, David Hoskins and Carly Andrews.

18. New Year’s Eve Fri, December 9 The intertwining stories of a group of New Yorkers as they navigate their way through romance over the course of New Year’s Eve stars more blockbuster actors than we know what to do with, including: Robert De Niro, Jessica Biel, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hilary Swank, Ludacris, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Efron, Michelle Pfeiffer, and many more. 19. Max Bemis of Say Anything w/ Sherri Dupree THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Sat, December 10, 8pm, $13 - $15

20. 47th Annual St. Johns River Christmas Boat Parade WHITEHAIR BRIDGE Catfish Bend, DeLand Sat, December 10, 6pm This year’s flotilla is slated to cast off at 6 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Catfish Bend (Marker 36) north of Whitehair Bridge on the St. Johns River in DeLand. It travels south, finishing at roughly 8 p.m. at the north end of Lake Beresford. There are a few recommended spots to watch from shore, including Ed Stone Park, at State Road 44 in DeLand and the Lake Beresford Yacht Club. For entry information and other details, call 386-801-5685. 21. Epic Christmas Party SPORTSTOWN 2414 E. Robinson St. 407.894.6258 Sat, December 10, 8:30pm Raffles, gifts, cheap beer, Dj’s and more will hit Sportstown for the annual Christmas party. In addition to the great food and drink specials of a night at Sportstown, you can enjoy countless games of billiards, darts, ping-pong and much more. 22. Downtown Concert Series: Sugar Ray DOWNTOWN ORLANDO In front of Amway Center www.wmmo.com Sat, December 10, 4pm, free

10. Glittering Star-Studded A Christmas Carol: A Dickens-Inspired Celebrity Cavalcade Holiday Spectacle THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail www.parliamenthouse.com The first three Saturdays in December, 8pm, $16 - $20 Imagine Wanzie narrating A CHRISTMAS CAROL while all the STARS of the show (some living, some dead), all inappropriate in manner and dress, refuse to completely divest themselves of their Hollywood and Broadway personas as they attempt to embody the characters created by Charles Dickens.The audience is treated to a one-of-a-kind on stage debacle when one of the advertised headliners is a no show and a New York casting agency sends in a fading Broadway legend as a last minute replacement who arrives just as the curtain rises on this most unusual adaptation of A Christmas Carol. 11. Paul Simon: So Beautiful or So What Tour with The Wild Feathers UCF ARENA Bldg. 50 N. Gemini Blvd. 407.823.6006 Sun, December 4, 7:30pm, $57.50+

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DECEMBER 2011 31. Alice Cooper HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Boulevard 407.351.LIVE Wed, December 14, 8pm, $40.50 - $60 The tour coincides with the release of his new Welcome 2 My Nightmare album, produced by longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin (who also produced the original Welcome to My Nightmare album in 1975). The release features a host of special guests (including the three other surviving members of the original band, “Nightmare” guitarists Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner, Alice’s touring band,Vince Gill, Rob Zombie, and, most shockingly, Ke$ha) as Alice revisits his legendary nightmares. The original release is a rock classic that spawned its title track anthemic hit and the ballad, “Only Women Bleed.” It launched a worldwide theatrical tour and certified Alice Cooper as a visionary trailblazer whose influence persists today in rock, metal, pop, punk, theatre, television, film and much more. Known as the architect of shock-rock, Alice Cooper has rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo, continuing to surprise fans and exude danger at every turn, like a great horror movie, even in an era where CNN can present real life shocking images.

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23. Winter Wonder Jam MILLER’S ALE HOUSE 101 University Park Dr., Winter Park 407.671.1011 Sat, December 10, 1:30pm, $8 - $10 Miller’s Ale House, Booked Promotions and others join forces to bring you a day of music with two stages and tons of beer. Artists include: Petey & the Ravens, ReaGan Smash, Evan Taylor Jones Band, Billy Floyd,The Shindig, YouCan’tSayBombOnAnAirplane, Mandy Sloan, Stairway, I Am The Sea, DualFix, Fernando Heighes, Carly Jo Jackson, Eliseo, Nude Pirates, Ratham Stone, For The Birds, Set The Score and A Hero’s Fate.

26. XL’ent Xmas 2011 featuring LMFAO, Jason Derulo, Karmin and Outasight HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Mon, December 12, 6:30pm, $49.50 - $52.50

27. My Morning Jacket with Delta Spirit HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Boulevard 407.351.LIVE Sun, December 11, 8pm, $41.50 - $52.50 28. XL’ent Xmas 2011 featuring Avril Lavigne,

24. Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Cobra Starship, Patrick Stump and The Cab HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Tues, December 13, 5:45pm, $57.50 - $60.50

AMWAY CENTER 400 West Church Street 800.653.8000 Sun, December 11, 3pm and 7:30pm, visit ticketmaster.com for prices Rock Theater originators, Trans-Siberian Orchestra are preparing to light up the road for an eight-month world tour with “Christmas Eve and Other Stories.” The holiday season’s most exciting rock spectacle comes to the Amway Center for two shows on Sunday, December 11. The tour will showcase their unique combination of storytelling, virtuoso musicianship and over the top production. Beginning November 11th, TSO will rock your winter season, performing the timeless classic “Christmas Eve and Other Stories” in its entirety, followed by excerpts from the upcoming Rock Theater installment “Gutter Ballet and The New York Blues Express.” As one of the top selling acts in the world, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has cemented itself as an annual tradition not to be missed. The band has grown to become a year round touring juggernaut, performing what creator/writer/producer Paul O’Neill has dubbed “Rock Theater.” Charting its success and the creation of this genre -- which is part theatrical show, part rock spectacle -- the new PBS Special, “The Birth of Rock Theater,” focuses on O’Neill’s vision for TSO and how he went about creating this art form. Featuring live performances from “Beethoven’s Last Night,” TSO’s gold-certified rock opera fantasy, as well as music from their most recent album “Night Castle,” which debuted at #5 on the Billboard Charts, “The Birth of Rock Theater” is a must see for any TSO fan.

29. Grinchmas ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE 1000 Universal Studios Plaza 407.224.4012 Daily through December, times and prices vary This holiday season, Universal’s Islands of Adventure will transform Seuss Landing™ into the whimsical world of Grinchmas! It’s a wintry wonderland sure to delight Dr. Seuss fans of all ages with festive storybook décor around every corner including the Wonky Tree Lot. The centerpiece of the celebration is a heartwarming live show starring The Grinch™ featuring music recorded by Mannheim Steamroller. See characters come to life before your eyes both onstage and off, as Whos from Whoville stroll through Seuss Landing, ready to say hello and spread good cheer. 30. The Silver Fleece REDLIGHT REDLIGHT 745 Bennett Rd. 407.893.9832 Mon, December 12, 8pm

AVRIL LAVIGNE • 12.13 33. The Chariot, Vanna, Former Thieves, The Greener, Listener THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Thurs, December 15, 6pm, $12 - $14 34. Third Thursday Gallery Hop THORNTON PARK Thurs, December 15, 6pm – 9pm On a typical Hop, series of galleries and non-traditional art venues (think restaurants, boutiques, and salons) spotlight the best of established and emerging Orlando-based artists as well as the works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Street artists and performers settle into the many nooks of the District to entertain the throngs of Downtown fanatics. Up-and-coming bands, dance troupes, even mimes and stage characters add to the unforgettable experience. Expect the unexpected as each month is uniquely an experience in art and culture.

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25. Rockabilly Zombie Fundraising Frenzy WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave. 407.898.5070 Sun, December 11, 2pm – 11pm, $7 - $10 Rockabilly Zombie Weekend, a film slated to be filmed completely in Central Florida in early 2012, is having a fundraising extravaganza this month. Live performances by The Horrible Hound Dogs, Troy Goins, Zallyhoo, Oak Hill Drifters, Killer Moonshine, BlueScrew and Vinyl Vixens burlesque show are just the beginning. A hot rod/rat rod car show and Miss Rockabilly Zombie Pinup Pageant both take place at 2pm, and a silent auction and multiple food trucks will help complete the day.

32. Insomniac presents: Skrillex HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Thurs, December 15, 7pm, $26.75 and up, 16+

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38. Winter Party Land: Cell Phones for Soldiers ICEBAR 8967 International Dr. 407.351.0361 Sat, December 17, 7pm, free with a cell phone/ $19.95 without Bring your new, used, broken, old, cell phone to ICEBAR Orlando, a designated collection location, and in return we will give you FREE admission to the Fire Lounge, your cape and gloves for the Icebar expedition, fun, entertainment, and music all night long. 39. Mannheim Steamroller UNIVERSAL STUDIOS 1000 Universal Studios Plaza 407.224.4012 Sat, December 17 and Sun, December 18, 8pm, price included in park admission

this holiday, send that friend, neighbor, loved one, or awkward co-worker to experience blue Man group, a curiously captivating mash-up of unique live music, unexpected humor, and lots of paint. Want to go with 15 folks or more? get group discounts by calling (407) 224-3313 or emailing bluemangroup@universalorlando.com. that’s one sweet holiday treat, performing live at Universal Orlando® resort.

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35. Orlando Pub Crawl: The 12 Bars of Christmas

DOWNTOWN ORLANDO orlandopubcrawl.com Fri, December 16, 8pm, $20 It’s time to crawl and help out a great cause during the holidays. Let’s share the OPC cheer we have all year long and help out the less fortunate families in Greater Orlando during the holidays. It’s the same great event but better with two ways to pay! Option 1: Bring an unwrapped toy/toys valued at $20 or more to the first venue and gain free admission to The 12 Bars of Christmas Pub Crawl. Option 2: If you are unable to pick up a toy you can pay $20 cash at the door and a portion of the cash proceeds will also benefit The Hope Foundation.

40. Southern Fried Sunday with Damion Suomi WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave. 407.898.5070 Sun, December 18, 9pm, $7

Once you check in, you can roam any of our 8pm bars and use your drink ticket and get the special at any of the venues All the standard OPC event specifics apply… 4 complimentary Miller Lite bottles or Bacardi cocktails $2 Miller Lite bottles $3 Bacardi cocktail specials all night

42. The Darkest Hour Released Sun, December 25 Five young people find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The alien life has come to our planet with a plan: to seize the planet, devour all energy, and destroy all life. Starring Emile Hirsch, this blockbuster is sure to make you question whether you’ll survive the holidays.

44. Wednesday Night Pitcher Show presents: Hedwig and the Angry Inch THE ENZIAN 1300 South Orlando Avenue 407.629.0054 Wed, December 28, 8pm, free Grab a beer (or two) and some munchies at Eden Bar and enjoy a FREE outdoor movie on the lawn at Enzian. Come thirsty for Jell-o shot movie trivia during the show – answer a question correctly and you get to pop back a shot! Also featuring a special evening happy hour from 7PM -11PM, this night of great drinks and fun flicks is best enjoyed under the stars with your buddies by your side.

36. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Released Fri, December 16 Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room... until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large - Professor Moriarty - and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective. Holmes’ investigation into Moriarty’s plot becomes ever more dangerous as it leads him and Watson out of London and across Europe, to France, Germany and finally to Switzerland.

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THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Thurs, December 29, 8pm, $12 - $14 The Supervillains have been brewing an explosive cocktail of feel good grooves that blend Reggae, Punk, and Funk in a melting pot that has been breaking boundaries for almost a decade.With that much time invested, their fan base grows like a weed and in turn, the ‘Villains stir their audiences into a frenzy that no other mainstream or underground act can hold a candle to. The results of these factors are in the band’s 4th studio release, Grow Yer Own. The album volleys splendidly throughout...going back and fourth from Operation Ivy speed punk to Sublime licked reggae, and (since the band comes from deep within the Florida Swamplands) at times Dom (drums) & Skart’s (guitar) vocals will emphasize a catchy sing-along “Sweet Home Alabama” type chorus all while keepin’ a groove as deep as Funkadelic.

41. Hor!zon Holidaze Party THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Fri, December 23, 9pm, $8 - $10

43. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Released Sun, December 25 Oskar is convinced that his father, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a final message for him hidden somewhere in the city. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother and driven by a relentlessly active mind that refuses to believe in things that can’t be observed, Oskar begins searching New York City for the lock that fits a mysterious key he found in his father’s closet. His journey through the five boroughs takes him beyond his own loss to a greater understanding of the observable world. Based on the hit novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, the movie stars Tom Hanks, John Goodman and Sandra Bullock.

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12.25 46. Yule of Fools SAK COMEDY LAB 29 S. Orange Ave. 407.648.0001 Fri, December 30, times and prices vary Sak takes the holidays to a whole new meaning with this Christmas-themed improv show. 47. American Ghost Adventures ORANGE COUNTY HISTORY CENTER 65 E. Central Blvd. 407.256.6225 Daily, 8pm, prices vary Experience a two-hour historic and paranormal tour of downtown Orlando and the Orange County Regional History Center with American Ghost Adventures. Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes early. A portion of the ticket sales benefits the Orange County Regional History Center. 48. Rock in the New Year UNIVERSAL CITYWALK 6000 Universal Boulevard 407.363.8000 Sat, December 31, 8pm, prices vary Kick off 2012 with live entertainment, gourmet cuisine and one of the biggest New Year’s celebrations in Orlando! Party all night long throughout CityWalk, with Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy live in concert. • Party from 8pm - 2am throughout CityWalk • All-you-can-eat gourmet cuisine featuring filet mignon, jumbo shrimp, decadent desserts and more • Admission to seven unique clubs with live entertainment Midnight champagne toast & confetti burst 49. New Year’s Street Party DOWNTOWN ORLANDO 33 W. Church St. Sat, December 31, 7pm – 2am, $10 50. WJRR presents: Sevendust with Trivium, Black Tide and Love Juice HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Sat, December 31, 7pm, $48.50 - $51.50

37. An All Acoustic Christmas III 57 WEST 57 W. Pine St. 407.872.0084 Sat, December 17, 7pm, $10 Afterglow Radio, Thomas Wynn and the Believers...a duo and Bracher Brown will perform.

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CHRISTMAS

STEVE ROBERTSON - ATLANTIC RECORDS

• I want Spotify to gain serious traction and deliver on its promise to get artists and labels paid! • I want the world to hear the incredible new Shinedown record. • I want to go back to the future and have hit records in 1998 when people still bought CD’s and also prevent Al Gore from inventing the internet.

TIFFANY MARTIN - DOLLFACE (Monsters WTKS) • I would like one of those doggy grass pads cause my 2 year old dog is still not potty trained! • A tour bus for my band.

The Orlando Entertainment Elite offer up their Xmas and New Year wishes.. they can only hope they have been more naughty than nice this year!

•And a raise to afford gas in the tour bus!

JASON BAILEY - BUCKETHEAD (THE BS on WTKS)

ANTHONY PARRULLI - AKA REXX KOXMYTH

• For Casey Anthony to become a stripper so I can pelt her with pennies. • Central Florida conservatives to stop being so damn narrow minded and open up on the gambling law especially this douche nozzle John Sowinski with the no casinos site that keeps spamming my inbox. • A herd of crazy cows to get out and stampede down Church Street for no reason in particular other than It would be cool to see a bunch of cows on Church Street.

• we want a Theremin (best known for making sci-fi sounds or spooky sounds). Not too many Frontmen have ever played the Theremin!

COLLEEN FLYNN - HARD ROCK LIVE

MEL TAYLOR - BAD GIRL’S CLUB (WJRR101.1)

• A portable satellite radio receiver. I am addicted to Satellite radio and I want one that I can carry everywhere! • A magic wand that makes all shows I book an instant sell-out! Do they sell those at Ollivander’s? • Email filters that only let one or two at a time so that I can deal with them fully before opening 20 more. All I want for Christmas is not to have to multi-task to the point of hysteria and confusion.

• to donate with my charity group Mel’s Bad Girls Club over 1,000 toys this holiday season!

ASHLEY BURNS - INTERNATIONAL SCRIBE • Dwight Howard to sign a max deal and stay in Orlando. I’ll buy him three Dude Bombs at Cleo’s each week for his career. Otherwise, his name on the walkout board for the rest of eternity. • Obama to deport the Kardashian’s to North Korea. And North Korea to deport them to Iran. And then Iran to deport them to Siberia. And then Siberia to deport them to the Arctic Circle and then some polar bears to maul them over a period of 12 days. coolest Coca-Cola commercial ever.

3) A drink named after me at Finnhenry’s. when girls would say, “We want a Burnsy” the bartenders would respond, “Wow, you must be wasted.”

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• We want the starting salary for school teachers to be raised statewide to $50K per year, its time the important jobs get theirs! • we want to never hear another Nickelback song, or maybe an app that blocks them from being heard in a 100ft. radius from your phone. The app could be “Earstraining Order: Nickelback!”

• Just moved back DT to the Thornton Park.. I want a moped (Or do you say Vespa? Whats cooler?) HELLO BRUNCH! • to have 30 hours in the day...

DAVE MARREN - CLUB FIRESTONE • Original Fender 1962 Stratocaster. I’ve been playing a lot of Gibsons, and I love them, but I’ve always wanted one killer strat for those sexy Hendrix-style jams. • My own dedicated issue of aXis magazine. There’s so much awesome stuff about to happen to downtown Orlando and I want to be able talk about it!! Some pics with the cover girls wouldn’t be bad either. • A water-tower full of rice pudding. I just really love the stuff... I’ll eat China out of the rice industry.

DECEMBER 2011

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WHO: WALL STREET PLAZA including WAITIKI - MONKEYBAR - THE CANTINA - LOADED HOG - ONE EYED JACK’s WHAT: It’s one of the biggest & best NYE party in Orlando every year…and this year we’re stepping it up! 9 venues, 2 city streets, DJ’s, video and musical performances, a light show all up and down the Plaza and, as always…a few other surprises at Midnight! WHEN: 8p. 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: $20 for a limited time and $25 at the door. Resolutions (VIP) Package available more / www.wallstplaza.net.

WHO NEW YEAR’S EVE @ UNIVERSAL CITYWALK WHAT: SMASHMOUTH & BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY WHEN: 8pm - 2am INFO: www.universalorlando.com $119.00 (Save $20 if you buy before Dec 15th) Kick off 2012 with live entertainment, gourmet cuisine and one of the biggest New Year’s celebrations in Orlando! Party all night long throughout CityWalk, with Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy live in concert.Party from 8pm - 2am throughout CityWalk. All-you-can-eat gourmet cuisine featuring filet mignon, jumbo shrimp, decadent desserts and more. Admission to seven unique clubs with live entertainment. Midnight champagne toast & confetti burst.

aXis: So why did you pick O-town to celebrate New Years? Is this becoming a sort of home away from home for you guys? Ryan: Florida has always been really good to us. We’ve got a lot of the guys who have like family & friends there, so yeah; it’s definitely like our second home.We’ve been talking about ORL & the people from the hard rock & we’ve played there a bunch of times in the past so it just seemed like a good choice, so we’re going for it. aXis: What are you most excited for while you’re back in Orlando for New Years? Ryan: I’m actually gonna try to go to the park this time. I mean we’ve played there five or six times over the past couple of years and I’ve never really had a chance to go check out the park right around there, Universal Studios & all the rides there. & there’s a couple cool shops around the area too. aXis: We heard you have some fun stuff lined up for the NYE show? Ryan: We can’t divulge much, but I might just have to say that it’s gonna be a really special show. We just want people to come out and have a good time. aXis: You guys are now considered one of the cornerstones of the skunk movement, what bands do you see out on tour that are doing well with the tradition? Ryan: There’s a ton of bands right now doing similar music to what we’re doing, sort of the reggae rock mix. & what’s cool is that every band has it’s own sort of flavor within the style & you know, it’s not really a new style, there’ve been a lot of bands who have sort of done this mesh of reggae, ska, punk, rock, funk. But definitely Fishbone, No Doubt, RHCP from the funk angle. More recently I would say some of the other bands that we love to play with that are doing similar stuff The Supervillains, who are out of Orlando, they’re really great, they do the ska rock thing & some reggae as well. The Expendables are another great band, they’re out of Santa Cruz, CA, they kinda have their own twist, they do a rock almost some heavy metal influence and then back into the reggae rock. Some other great bands like Pacifier, Iration, Agralights (ska, soul, rock-steady thing, more of a classic reggae sound)

WHO: JAKE & MICKY’s WHAT: Beat the downtown crowd!! WHEN: 8pm - 2am INFO: Never a Cover and 21+ / 407-574-3330 / $30 Bottles of 3 Olives Vodka and Flavors $2 Bud Light and Miller Lite Drafts, and a free champagne toast at midnight. WHO: CHURCH STREET including ANTIGUA - CHILLERS - BIG BELLY - LATITUDES 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 we close down the world famous Church Street in order to give our guests the one-of-akind experience they want and deserve. Our 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 - 21 AND UP ONLY INFO: Different Packages Available / www.churchstreetbars.com/

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aXis: What city or tour stop do you find has the kindest “donations”? Ryan: You know, I’m a West Coast guy, born & raised in California, I’d have to say our California donors are the best, we’ve got some friends up in the Northwest, like Oregon, Seattle, they’re always extremely generous with us, so gotta give a shout out to them. But I’ve definitely gotta lean towards the West Coast for sure, basically from Vancouver, Seattle, Portland of course, on down through California.

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VINTAGE LOUNGE DJ DOMINICK MORRISON (Miami Nikki Beach Resident) When: 8pm-2am www.vintagelounge.biz • $15 • Free champagne toast /ball drop

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aXis: Expecting this NYE to be crazier than the Legalize It Tour from last year? S:Well, we’re hoping so.We always like a good bit of craziness. It helps us play full energy, when there’s a crowd that’s going nuts, you know, we’ll be performing and as crazy as the crowd gets that kinda pumps us up, then the crazier the crowd gets, you hope for that kind of mirror effect when you’re playing. We’re hoping that with New Years, bringing in 2012 it’s gonna be a good one. aXis: What band/artist has been your favorite to tour or collaborate with? Ryan: One of my favorites to collaborate with it G. Love, we’ve been playing with G. Love for years, and G. Love & the Special Sauce have been around for years and they’ve been working super hard & G is a great guy, so we love to collaborate with him. We’ve done some stuff with Barrington Levy in the past, he’s a reggae legend/vocalist. Recently we had Don Carlos on the road with us this summer. Who’s a phenomenal reggae vocalist, Half Pint, another reggae legend. Probably one of my favorite tours we’ve done I’d have to say is touring with Fishbone, no replacing Snoop, the tour we did with Snoop a couple years back was just so awesome. It’s really hard to just pick one artist because every artist or band we’ve played/toured with we all become friends really quick, it’s kinda like saying, “Who’s your best friend?”

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DECEMBER 2011

The Emotions of Dealing with

Dwight Howard’s Free Agency The end of the NBA lockout was a good news/bad news scenario for us Orlando Magic fans. The good news is that the season is saved and Dwight Howard will suit up and try once again to lead us to a NBA title.The bad news is that we’re in for a hell storm of rumors about D12’s destiny as a free agent after this season. Hell, the trade rumors have already started, with both the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers stepping in, as well as the New Jersey (Brooklyn) Nets, Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics entering the frenzy before this year’s free agency period has even begun. It’s going to be worse than hell, people. It’ll be like hell had sex with a Kardashian and made a baby of flames and body hair. So how do we deal with it? You’re lucky, I started dealing with it last year just so I could help everyone else through it now. I was going to preview the shortened, 66game season in this month’s column (blah blah blah, the Miami Heat will win a title), but instead I’ll walk you through the easiest way that you can cope with the rumors and possible reality of Howard’s End.

1) Anger –

The easiest response is to be angry with Dwight for leaving us. After all, the biggest weapon we have is that Howard rhymes with coward. Get ready to use that plenty when the anger consumes you. But we’ll also be angry with the city for not embracing its most important citizen and we’ll be angriest at Otis Smith for mishandling our star and the roster around him every step of the way.

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2) Despair –

A lot of the Johnny-Come-Lately Magic fans weren’t around for the Shaquille O’Neal exodus, but it was nasty. Cleveland at least had the Browns and Indians to fall back on after LeBron James left. We have nothing. The diehard Magic fans are going to feel hopeless and alone if Howard leaves, turning the Amway Center into a walk-in clinic for cutters and jumpers, instead of a venue for championship basketball.

3) Depression –

December 4th - DJ Sandy & James Anthony

Beyond despair exists utter hopelessness and the feeling that there’s no reason to go on. It usually involves sweatpants, fat chicks and really heavy drinking. And not the fun kind of heavy drinking that involves shaving the dog and peeing in your neighbor’s fish tank. This is kind with waking up in a dumpster and wondering where your pinky finger went.

December 11th - DJ Sandy & Richie Rich

4) Rage – DAMN YOU DWIGHT HOWARD!!! WHY DIDN’T YOU JUST SIGN YOUR F*CKING EXTENSION, YOU GREEDY PIECE OF CHICKEN TAINT!!! YOU DESTOROYED OUR CITY AND OUR MAGIC AND I BLAME YOU FOR THE ECONOMY AND STUDENT LOANS AND EARTHQUAKES AND NICKELBACK!!! 5) Shame –

December 18th - DJ Sandy & Jimmy Joslin

Why? Why did I even bother liking the Magic? Am I really this big of a loser? Do I do this to myself on purpose? Should I call my ex-girlfriend who used to beat me with her high-heeled shoes while she put cigarettes out on my ass and called me her “Donkey Slut”? I’m such a worthless douche knob.

6) Abandonment – Dwight’s gone. Soon JJ and Ryno will probably leave. Stan, too. Who wants to stick around a loser like me in a loser town like this? My dog is probably going to pack her bags in the middle of the night and go live with a Heat fan. This is just like when my mom left to get cigarettes that one day and then she came back because she had to get her suitcase and all of her clothes and then she left me forever. Except I doubt that Dwight will occasionally send me postcards calling me a loser and blaming me for everything. Might as well, though.

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7) Acceptance or Retreat – Finally, it’s the crossroads. Half of the Magic fans and fine people of this city will see the sun over the horizon and decide that it’s time to pick up the pieces and move on. Heck, if Dallas can win a championship after years of being terrible, then the Magic can draft the right players, sign the right free agents and put together a championship contender, too. Or…

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aXis SCBEANRES Behind

OTOWN DOWNTOWN

JAKE FRIEND @ VINTAGE LOUNGE 114-118 S. Orange Avenue • Reserve: vip@thevintagelounge.com aXis: Why is your bar stool popular? Jake: My bar stool is definitely so popular

thanks to my long, luscious locks of hair and my voice... which I am told is like a fusion of Fergie and Jesus... Oh yeah, I make a pretty good drink too.

aXis: What night would you party at your bar if not working and why? Jake: I would go out to Vintage on Thursday

night for one, if not the best ladies night downtown. After all, ladies drink free till midnight.

aXis: Another bar and bartender you call home? Jake: Vixen bar is like my second home. The bartenders there, Liz Ellis, Jessica Leibowitz, and Heather treat everyone like family.

aXis: Favorite event of 2011? Jake: My favorite event this year has to be

Cinco De Mayo. My buddy was home from the Marines to celebrate. I love the way all of downtown turns into a huge block party. Everyone is running around wearing mustaches and getting wasted on Tequila. Also, can’t forget about the Orlando Magic!

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aXis: Most outrageous thing that happened at the bar this past year? Jake: The most outrageous thing to happen

this year was having Pitbull film his afterparty at Vintage. He was there with a full camera crew and everything, and having Dennis Rodman in drinking and taking pictures with the crew.The other stories are better left unsaid!

aXis: Best part of the holidays? Jake: The best part about the holidays, are

hands down our loyal guests. Vintage has been open for five years now, and I still see the same faces here. Every year people come home for the holidays and they know they can come back to Vintage for a fun time.

aXis: What’s on the NYE agenda? Jake: Our bar celebrates the only way you

can, with great music, great people and champagne!

aXis: OK, your bartender joke? Jake: A three legged dog walks into a bar and says im looking for the man who shot my paw.

“thanks to my long luscious locks of hair and my voice, which I am told is like a fusion of Fergie and Jesus!”

Another bar and bartender you call home? - Favorite event or local happening in 2011? - Most outrageous thing that happened at your bar this past year? - Best part about the holidays, and Xmas break at your bar? - How does your bar celebrate NYE? - Your bartender joke... or your funny one liner

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Axis SCENBEARS BEHIND

S ’ Y R N E H N N I F OTOWN DOWNTOWN

MEGAN PURSLEY @ FINNHENRY’S 39 N. Orange Avenue • 407.648.0100 • Finnhenrys.com Finnhenry’s is downtown Orlando’s neighborhood bar, Located on Orange Avenue in the historic Angebilt building, in the heart of downtown’s thriving entertainment district. The crowd you will find there is as diverse as the city it lives in. They come to this little joint to unwind, catch up and get down. We are serious about service - and having a good time. So pull up a chair. We are looking forward to taking care of you.

aXis: Why your bar stool is so popular? Megan: Our bar stool is so popular because we are a one size fits all kind of bar. No matter the person or occasion your going to have a good time. aXis: What night would you party at your bar if not working and why? Megan: Really any of my days off. Chances are if I’m off and out, I’m there! aXis: Another bar and bartender you call home? Megan: Cleo’s is absolutely my home away from home. I can’t name my favorite bartender over there. I love ‘em all.

aXis: Most outrageous thing that happened at your bar this past year? Megan: A lady never tells. aXis: Best part of the holidays? Megan: Finnhenrys is such a warm and cozy bar to be in during the holidays. The general vibe you get the moment you walk in has got to be the best part. aXis: What’s on the NYE agenda? Megan: A Champaign toast at 12 with the best locals in Orlando. aXis: OK, your bartender joke? Megan: Real bartenders don’t need one liners.

“A lady never tells!”

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JAKE

MICKY’s

OTOWN EASTSIDE

STEPHEN RICHARDSON @ JAKE & MICKY’S 11786 E Colonial Drive • 407.574.3330 Where everyone knows your name, but they’re too f--king drunk to remember it! Well known for a classic Car Bomb, or a few, Jake & Micky’s has been part of the after class, after work, maybe even before class, establishment for more than a half decade in the UCF area. Located on the corner of Alafaya and East Colonial, in the strip right behind Wendy’s, it offers a convenient location to escape to, and/or from depending on the time of day! aXis: Why your bar stool is so popular? Stephen: It’s a front row seat to the shit show.

Stephen: Our Beer Pong Baseball League, you never know whats going to happen with these drunk idiots.

aXis: What night would you party at your bar if not working and why? Stephen: Tuesday for sure, you can’t beat $2.50 pitchers and $2.50 jagerbombs.

aXis: Best part of the holidays? Stephen: When people’s families come into town for the holidays, they always bring them into Jake’s because we are all one big family here and they want their family to be a part of ours.

aXis: Another bar and bartender you call home? Stephen: If I’m not partying at Jake’s I’m getting twisted with Sarah at Friendly Confines.

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aXis: Favorite event of 2011? Stephen: St. Patty’s Day at Jake N Micky’s. It’s always a good time, from what I remember.

aXis: How does your bar do NYE? Stephen: Drink specials and a champagne toast at midnight, we NEVER charge a cover so I think that separates us from the rest. Plus, we are closed on NewYear’s Day for hangover purposes if that tells you anything about the night before!

aXis: Most outrageous thing that happened at your bar this past year?

aXis: OK, your bartender joke? Stephen: “Don’t worry, I’m not gonna do anything stupid...”

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Brooklyn Winter Ale

This is a 6% mahogany colored Scottish Ale, brewed in Brooklyn, with no spices.There is a blend of malts from Scotland, England, Belgium and America, which leads to a sweeter, oppose to hoppy, flavor.The sweetness from the malts, and fact that they come in packs of 6 or 12, usually tends to warm me up a bit.

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One of my favorites this time of year for a reason, it is bold, hearty, and just an overall classic Winter Warmer style. Some chocolate notes, solid hop presence, with a light array of spice characteristics.

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Since 1975,Anchor has been brewing a winter seasonal that has been well-spiced and very age-able.The recipe is a ‘top secret’ and can change from year to year. Last year I pulled some big notes of wintergreen out of it. Also, there has always a tree on the label since year one...for those who want to know, this year it is the bristlecone pine.

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