aXismag.com | jan 2017 | p3 ORLANDO
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101 Things: Time to ruin resolutions
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Locash @ HOB, UCF B-Ball rocking and here’s to breaking resolutions!
101 Things: TruTV Impractical Jokers
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These guys don’t just cause commotion, they are commotion walking @ Hard Rock!
aXis Feeling 22... Visual Retrospective
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We got it covered, for a little more than 22 years now.
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Soundcheck: Florida Georgia Line
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Halg of FGL calls this a homecoming, as the boys hit Amway Center.
Corona’s Annual Hottest Bartender
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Vote for your favorite Corona Bartender in and around Otown this month!
UCF’s own Pro Bowl Candidates
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So they all didn’t have Pro Bowl years, but we still made a list on both sides of the ball.
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Things to do
NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION
in otown to FREEZE YOUR BUTT OFF
aXismag.com | jan 2017 | p5 Thursday, Jan. 12• 9 p.m. / Prices vary
11 The Noise Presents Pop Evil HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Friday, Jan. 13• 8 pm. / Prices vary
12 The Western Sons
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, Jan. 13• 8 pm. / Prices vary
13 Mothership at Will’s Pub
05 LUKAS GRAHAM @ HOUSE OF BLUES • MONDAY, JAN. 9 • 7PM
01 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
WALT DISNEY WORLD 1000 Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee Rundisney.com Wednesday-Sunday, Jan. 4-8• Times / Prices vary It’s the 20th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World® Half Marathon presented by Cigna and we’re celebrating with a spectacular weekend of amazing runs and endless fun in the most magical place on Earth. Perfect for the whole family, this memory-making weekend is chock full of fantastic runs including the Walt Disney World® Marathon, 20th Anniversary Half Marathon, Dopey Challenge, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, 10K, 5K and runDisney Kids Races. Plus, there’ll be plenty of Disney entertainment, your favorite Disney characters, a Pasta Party in the Park, 20th Anniversary Half Marathon tee-shirts and finisher medals, and much, much more!
06 FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando presents Wicked
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Tuesday, Jan 11-29• Times. / Prices vary Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Friday, Jan. 13• 8 pm. / Prices vary
14 I Love the 90’s Pub Crawl
WALL ST PLAZA Wall St., Orlando Orlandopubcrawl.com Friday, Jan. 13• 8 pm. / Prices vary We all remember the 90’s with all of the classic TV shows, movies, tunes and of course who could forget the little car chase involving O.J. Simpson. For one night only we can relive that incredible decade. The 90’s had some of the best music so we will have all of the venues on the crawl playing just your favorite hits from the 90’s.
15 Riff Raff
BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. Orlando Backbooth.com Friday, Jan. 13• 6-11 pm. / Prices vary
02 Ron White
HARD ROCK 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Saturday, Jan. 7• 7 & 9:30 p.m. / Prices vary
16 Dave Riley Blues BandBlues Kitchen
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FERGS DEPOT 78 W. Church St, Orlando Orlandoseminoles.com Saturday, Jan. 7• 11 a.m.-11 pm. / Prices vary Join the Seminole Club of Greater Orlando all season long at the OFFICIAL home for Orlando Noles - alumni, boosters, friends, family and fans of all ages welcome!
04 Second Sundays Food Truck Bazaar & Night Market
WIMPY RUTHERFORD AND THE CRYPTICS in the land of Oz.
07 Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey: Circus Extreme AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Thursday, Jan. 12-16• Times / Prices vary
ORLANDO FASHION SQUARE MALL 3201 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando Thedailycity.com Sunday, Jan. 8• 5-8 p.m. / Prices vary
08 Wimpy Rutherford and the Cryptics
05 Lukas Graham
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Friday, Jan. 13• 10:30 pm. / Prices vary
17 Brothers OsborneThe Dirt Rich Tour
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Saturday, Jan. 14• 8 pm. / Prices vary
18 Annie Moses Band: The Art of the Love Song
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org
WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Thursday, Jan. 12• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Monday, Jan. 9• 7 pm. / Prices vary
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09 Nerd Nite Orlando Presents SPACE NITE
THE ABBEY 100 S. Eola Dr., Orlando Orlando.nerdnite.com Thursday, Jan. 12• 7 p.m. / Prices vary Nerd Nite, formed in 2003, is an evening of entertaining yet thought-provoking presentations– all while the audience drinks along in a casual atmosphere. Speakers present for 15-20 minutes each on a fascinating subject, often in an uncanny and unconventional way. Following each presentation is a brief Q&A with the audience. Nerd Nite currently operates in over 106 cities around the world.
10 Advance Listening w/ Abstract Rude THE NOISE PRESENTS POP EVIL @ HOB
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org
THE WESTERN SONS @ THE SOCIAL
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in otown to ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF
NOISE • VISUALS • BALLS • MOTIVATION 19 The Pauses w/ Deadaires, Expert Timing, Debt Neglector WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, Jan. 14• 9 pm. / Prices vary
20 Promised Land Productions Presents: Dodge & Fuski THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Saturday, Jan. 14• 9 pm. / Prices vary
21 Park Ave 5K
CENTRAL PARK 251 N. Park Ave., Winter Park Trackshack.com Saturday, Jan. 14• 7:30 a.m. / Prices vary Get a healthy start to the NewYear by participating in the 4th race of the Track Shack Running Series. Celebrate the enjoyment of living a fit and healthy lifestyle by participating in this race through beautifulWinter Park!
22 Lewis Black
HARD ROCK 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Saturday, Jan. 14• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
23 UCF Men’s Basketball vs Houston Cougars CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Lightupucf.com Saturday, Jan. 14• 4 p.m. / Prices vary
29 DRINK AROUND THE HOOD @ SANTIAGO’S BODEGA ORLANDO
28 Mike Doughty with Special Guests: Wheatus
34 UCF Women’s Basketball vs Tulsa
29 Drink Around the Hood
35 Circa Survive On Letting Go 10 Year Tour
CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Lightupucf.com Friday, Jan. 20• 2 p.m. / Prices vary
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Tuesday, Jan. 17• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
SANTIAGO’S BODEGA ORLANDO 802 N. Virginia Drive, Orlando Drinkaroundthehood.com Wednesday, Jan.18 • 6 p.m. / Prices vary A fun night in Ivanhoe Village! Sampling drinks. Checking out the funkycool lakeside bars, restaurants, boutiques and venues. Good times with good friends in a great ‘hood.
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24 Breaking Benjamin
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Sunday, Jan. 15• 8 pm. / Prices vary
HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Saturday, Jan. 21• 7:30 pm. / Prices vary
36 Color in Motion 5K
ARTEGON MARKETPLACE 5250 International Dr., Orlando Colorinmotion5k.com Saturday, Jan. 21• 9 a.m. / Prices vary Join Color in Motion 5K for our 2017 Viva La Color! tour.We are kicking the party up a notch in 2017! Each color station will have music to get you pumped as you run through clouds of color. We’ll also have wacky mirrors to take selfies with, and you’ll get a sweet race medal as you cross the finish line. Join us in the colorful fun!
37 Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades
25 AEG Live Presents: Henry Rollins
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Saturday, Jan. 21• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Sunday, Jan. 15• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
38 Well-Strung
26 The Birds
THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Monday, Jan. 16• Time: TBD / Prices vary
DODGE & FUSKI @ THE SOCIAL
30 Lisa Lampanelli
HARD ROCK 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Friday, Jan. 20• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
27 UCF Men’s Basketball vs USF CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Lightupucf.com Tuesday, Jan. 17• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
THE ABBEY 100 S. Eola Dr., Orlando Abbeyorlando.com Saturday, Jan. 21• 8 p.m. / Prices vary Well-Strung derives their unique blend of vocals and strings by fusing classical music with the pop music of today.
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31 Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Friday, Jan. 20• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
32 Bella’s Bartok ft. The Getbye THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Friday, Jan. 20• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
33 XXX: Return of Xander Cage
30 LISA LAMPANELLI @ HARD ROCK
ACTION AND ADVENTURE Friday, Jan. 20 The third explosive chapter of the blockbuster franchise that redefined the spy thriller finds extreme athlete turned government operative Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) coming out of self-imposed exile and on a collision course with deadly alpha warrior Xiang and his team in a race to recover a sinister and seemingly unstoppable weapon known as Pandora’s Box.
LEWIS BLACK @ HARD ROCK
Things to do
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CONCERTS • MOVIES • SPORTS • TIX
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Saturday, Jan. 21• 9 p.m. / Prices vary Go ahead and dig that coat out of your closet once more because it’s going to be SNOWING on Wall Street! There will be snow in the air, snow on the ground and plenty of excellent drink specials from our friends at Corona and Fireball to keep you warm in the blizzard. Live music from the Adam Moreno Project and snow starts at 9pm! Be there.
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HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Sunday, Jan. 22• 8 pm. / Prices vary
THE ABBEY 100 S. Eola Dr., Orlando Abbeyorlando.com Tuesday, Jan. 24• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
LAKE MARY 1061 S. Sun Dr #1097, Lake Mary Runsignup.com Sunday, Jan. 22• 7:30 a.m. / Prices vary
54 Magic vs. Chicago Bulls
49 Lakeridge Winery Half/10K/5K
39 The 5K Zombie Run
BILL FREDERICK PARK 3401 S. Hiawassee Rd., Orlando The5kzombierun.com Saturday, Jan. 21• 9 a.m. / Prices vary Runners wear 3 flags on a belt. Protect these flags, they’re your “life.” Zombies are staged throughout the course ready to chase you and steal your flags.Try to survive, if you can... Lose your flags, and you can still finish the course as a runner. Look for Safe Zones at mile markers 1 and 2 with water, and pick up an extra life flag! Prepare for walkers, runners, crawlers... and some surprises.
LAKERIDGE WINERY 19239 US-27, Clermont Sommersports.com/events Sunday, Jan. 22• 7 a.m. / Prices vary
50 Magic vs. Golden State Warriors AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Sunday, Jan. 22• 12 p.m. / Prices vary
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43 Run for HOPE
LAKE EOLA PARK Lake Eola Park, Orlando Thefainehouse.org Saturday, Jan. 21• 8-11 a.m. / Prices vary
CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Lightupucf.com Wednesday, Jan. 25• 6 p.m. / Prices vary
57 Atmosphere: Freshwater Fly Fishermen Tour THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Thursday, Jan. 26• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
41 The 5k Color Blast
THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Saturday, Jan. 21• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Wednesday, Jan. 25• 6 p.m. / Prices vary
56 UCF Men’s Basketball vs SMU
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Saturday, Jan. 21• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
42 Kathleen Madigan The Mermaid Lady Tour
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Tuesday, Jan. 24• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
55 Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag ft. Ballyhoo!, Direct Hit
40 Safetysuit ft. Armors
BILL FREDERICK PARK 3401 S. Hiawassee Rd., Orlando The5kcolorblast.com Saturday, Jan. 21• 12:30 p.m. / Prices vary
CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Lightupucf.com Tuesday, Jan. 24• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
53 Orlando Ballet Uncorked!
48 Pet Rescue by Judy 5K & 1-mile Doggie Run/Walk
SAFETYSUIT FT. ARMORS @ THE SOCIAL
52 UCF Women’s Basketball vs Cincinnati
THE 5K COLOR BLAST @ BILL FREDERICK PARK
51 Run the Jewels: Run the World Tour ft. Gaslamp Killer, Spark Master Tape, and Cuz THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Monday, Jan. 23• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
58 J Boog
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Thursday, Jan. 26• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
59 Solar Bears vs. Allen Americans AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Thursday, Jan. 26• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
44 Monster Jam
CAMPING WORLD STADIUM 1 Citrus Bowl Pl., Orlando Campingworldstadium.com Saturday, Jan. 21• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
45 Dangerous Women Art Event & After Party
GODS & MONSTERS- ARTEGON 5250 International Drive STE. E8, Orlando Godmonsters.com Saturday, Jan. 21• 11 a.m.-11 p.m. / Prices vary Join us for this month’s art event and after party, Dangerous Women! In honor of the January movie releases, Underworld and Resident Evil, we’ll be showcasing art and entertainment themed around popular super heroines, femme fatales, violent vixens, bad*ss b*tches with guns... You get the idea!
46 Snow Ball 2017 WALL ST. PLAZA Wall St. Plaza, Orlando Wallstplaza.net
44 MONSTER JAM @ CAMPING WORLD STADIUM
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AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Friday, Jan. 27• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
66 Florida Georgia Line
AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Saturday, Jan. 28• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
67 Team Pain Presents An Evening with The Casualties ft. Intoxicated FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE @ AMWAY CENTER
60 Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
ACTION AND ADVENTURE/ SCIENCE FICTION Friday, Jan. 27 The human race’s last hope against apocalyptic obliteration is super soldier Alice, but she’s been stripped of her psychic powers. She must form alliances and rally survivors in Raccoon City for the climactic battle against the Umbrella Corporation and its ravenous hordes of the undead.
61 Classic Albums Live: AC/DC “Back In Black” HARD ROCK 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Friday, Jan. 27• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Saturday, Jan. 28• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
68 Florida Hospital Lady Track Shack 5K
LOCH HAVEN PARK 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando Trackshack.com Saturday, Jan. 28• 7:30 a.m. / Prices vary The Florida Hospital Lady Track Shack is a one-of-a-kind women’s only event. For 40 years, community leaders, mothers and daughters, sisters and friends have been taking part in this event to celebrate women’s health and fitness.
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62 Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com Friday, Jan. 27• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
64 Obliterati, Zap Dragon, Bubble Boys, and Shania Pain WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Friday, Jan. 27• 9 p.m. / Prices vary
70 Orlando Love Fest
QUANTUM LEAP WINERY 1312 Wilfred Dr., Orlando Sublimeeventsandservices.com Sunday, Jan. 29• 12-5 p.m. / Prices vary What is Love Fest? The word says it all. A festival all about love. Love of self – Fitness instructors, yoga, self-awareness, body products, clothes, jewelry, etc.Love of others – Jewelry, flowers, gifts, couples massages, oils, wedding planners, Dating websites, hotels, travel companies, etc. Love of Community – Non-profits, organic gardening, Mills 50, volunteering, etc. Love of Music – Local Bands – All genres. Love of Art – Local Artists – All types. Love of Food – Food trucks, vendors – Chocolates, pastries, anything goes.Love of Beer – Great craft beers
71 Solar Bears vs. Allen Americans AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Sunday, Jan. 29• 1:30 p.m. / Prices vary
63 AEG Live Presents: MOE. THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Friday, Jan. 27• 9 p.m. / Prices vary
TCHAMI @ THE BEACHAM
FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS
72 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Tuesday, Jan. 31• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
69 2017 Pro Bowl
CAMPING WORLD STADIUM 1 Citrus Bowl Pl., Orlando Campingworldstadium.com Sunday, Jan. 29• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
73 Kurt Vile and The Violators ft. Luke Roberts THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thesocial.org Tuesday, Jan. 31• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
74 Spend the Night with Billy Crystal and special guest Bonnie Hunt DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Wednesday, Feb. 1• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary
75 Women in Song: Sara Watkins THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando Plazaliveorlando.org Wednesday, Feb. 1• Time: TBD / Prices vary
76 Magic vs. Indiana Pacers AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Wednesday, Feb. 1• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
74 BILLY CRYSTAL AND SPECIAL GUEST BONNIE HUNT @ DR. PHILLIPS CENTER
77 Tchami
THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando Thebeacham.com
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CONCERTS • MOVIES • SPORTS • TIX
86 The Boston Pops Plays The Beatles
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Friday. Feb.3 • 8-11 p.m. / Prices vary
87 UCF Men’s Basketball vs Memphis CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Lightupucf.com Saturday, Feb. 4• 5 p.m. / Prices vary
88 TruTV Impractical Jokers HARD ROCK 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando Hardrock.com Saturday, Feb. 4• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
80 AUGUST BURNS RED MESSENGERS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR
78 1st Thursdays: “Fat Thursday” Carnival
ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Omart.org Thursday, Feb. 2• 6-9 p.m. / Prices vary From 6-9 pm on the first Thursday of each month, Central Florida has an opportunity to discover local artists, listen to live music and mingle with an eclectic mix of people.There are cash bars serving wine, beer, soft drinks and water, and café offerings from area restaurants.
79 Solar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Thursday, Feb. 2• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
80 August Burns Red Messengers 10 Year Anniversary Tour HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista Hob.com/Orlando Friday, Feb. 3• 7 pm. / Prices vary
81 Movie Night: Spectre
LEU GARDENS 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando Leugardens.org Friday, Feb. 3• 7:30 p.m. / Prices vary Enjoy an outdoor movie in a beautiful garden. Blankets or chairs are recommended.You may bring a dinner picnic basket. Alcohol is permitted. This movie is rated PG13. Under 13 years of age requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
82 Festival of Laughs ft. Mike Epps, Bruce Bruce, tony Rock and Felipe Esparza CFE ARENA 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando Lightupucf.com Friday, Feb. 3• 8 pm. / Prices vary
89 The Singles Run
LAKE EOLA PARK 512 E. Washington St., Orlando Singlesrun.com Saturday, Feb. 4• 9 a.m. / Prices vary The Singles Run, soon to be known as the Flirtiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique mingle race that celebrates friendship, happiness, and of course running.The Singles Run offers the modern day single and their friends a fun way to mingle, flirt and potentially meet their next love interest. Make sure to visit all “sticker stations” on the course and stick around post-race for a killer post-race festival with live music, drinks & more.
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83 The Space Between Us
ACTION & ADVENTURE/SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY Friday, Feb. 3 In this interplanetary adventure, shortly after arriving to help colonize Mars, an astronaut dies while giving birth to the first human born on the red planet - never revealing who the father is.Thus begins the extraordinary life of Gardner Elliot.
84 Magic vs. Toronto Raptors AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Friday. Feb.3 • 7 p.m. / Prices vary
85 Rings
DRAMA/HORROR Friday, Feb. 3 A new chapter in the beloved RING horror franchise.A young woman becomes worried about her boyfriend when he explores a dark subculture surrounding a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after he has viewed it. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a “movie within the movie” that no one has ever seen before...
FRIDAY, FEB. 3
90 The Coathangers and Wet Nurse WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Willspub.org Saturday, Feb. 4• 8 p.m. / Prices vary
91 Solar Bears vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. #200, Orlando Amwaycenter.com Saturday, Feb. 4• 7 p.m. / Prices vary
92 An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
92 AN EVENING OF CLASSIC LILY TOMLIN @ DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
DR. PHILLIPS CENTER PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando Drphillipscenter.org Saturday, Feb. 4• 8 pm. / Prices vary
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CONCERTS • MOVIES • SPORTS • TIX
who: where: when: info:
Florida Georgia Line w/ Chris Lane / Dustin Lynch Amway Center Saturday, January 28th • 7pm @AmwyaCenter • @Flagaline
FGL has been mixing up genres about as much as their audience has been mixing cocktails during their nearly decade long run at the top of the charts, including the biggest Country download of all time with “Cruise” in 2012.. Brian Kelley of Ormand Beach and Tyler Hubbard of somewhere in Georgia, Dig Your Roots with the singles “H.O.L.Y.” and “May We All” putting them back on top and filling arenas on the new tour. Check out some words with Hubbard and local boy made good, Kelley, before their All Pro Weekend preparty! aXis: Does this ascent to superstardom ever surprise you guys? Hubbard: There was long van rides where we’ve sat around and been like, ‘Dude, why are these people showing up to watch us play?’ We’re definitely not the best singers. There’s a lot that we can’t do, compared to a lot of other artists. One of the things I think we did nail, from back in the day, is just being transparent and being real. I think that’s who we are, almost to a fault, I guess, but our fans connect with that. aXis: You guys had to narrow down almost 75 tracks to make Dig Your Roots a one album release? Hubbard: They kind of start to weed themselves out. I think once we get it down to about 20 songs, it really becomes difficult … We just tried to narrow down the best songs that fit the record at this point, and the strongest songs that we feel like are in our power to choose, and that’s kind of what we do. aXis: You guys did the majority of writing on this one including the title track? Hubbard: As we recorded this record, that song set itself apart, really encompassed the whole record into one song, if that’s even possible. We just felt like it, from the beginning, stood out, as the title track. As we were searching for a tour name, it did the same thing … There wasn’t a ton of thought that went into it, other than the fact that it was obvious for us as we were recording the record. aXis: H.O.L.Y. exploded for you guys, how did you know that might be one you wanted to record? Hubbard: Sometimes a song just comes in, and when you’re in the studio, you just know. I think I would have personally been really shocked if it didn’t have a pretty good response. But I really don’t think we were prepared for the response that we were getting. Every single night, live, when people just hear that we’re about to play “H.O.L.Y.,” the place just erupts. We didn’t even feel that with “Cruise.” To come out with a song and be out for a couple of months and to have the reaction it has is absolutely mind-blowing. I don’t think we really were expecting it to be quite so huge. aXis: Kelley rocked some lead vox on this record as well? Hubbard: There are some songs that just lend themselves to BK singing them. Obviously, some of the songs were really personal, and only BK could sing [them], and then some others just needed to have BK’s voice on it, bottom line. He sounded better and really, it just fit; it was organic, and it was perfect. Usually we always say, ‘better is better.’ That’s kind of our motto: Better is better. On some of these songs, it was definitely better to have BK singing lead.
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ron white
1/20
lisa lampanelli
COMING SOON 1/14
1/27
lewis black
classic albums live ac/dc back in black
tru tv impractical jokers ‘santiago
2/4
sent us’ tour
2/17
3/12
bryan ferry
3/17
classic albums live the beatles abbey road
starring the tenderloins
3/19
franco de vita
classic albums live fleetwood mac
4/7
jay leno
5/1
ben harper & the innocent criminals
5/6
steve winwood
5/13
sebastian maniscalco
rumors
2/26 rick springfield 3/7
richard marx solo acoustic
3/11
tru tv impractical jokers ‘santiago sent us’ tour
starring the tenderloins
with special guest
robin zander
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Marina ARY KNIGHT LIBR Favorite local spot to enjoy a Corona Light... GILT NIGHTCLUB of course! Favorite local spot to “Find Your Beach”... Traveling around the world with a Corona in my hand! Favorite actual “Beach to Find”... Deerfield beach, it’s a hidden gem that not too many people know about. Favorite Corona Light Bartender in Otown... NATALIE LEIBOWITZ from GILT NIGHTCLUB!
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Favorite local spot to enjoy a Corona Light... Anywhere as long as I’m surrounded by good friends. Favorite local spot to “Find Your Beach”... For those days where I just can’t be bothered to drive very far I go to my nearest pool and chill out enjoying the Florida sun.
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Favorite actual “Beach to Find”... I would nominate MARINA from KNIGHT LIBRARY. As a college student myself, knight library has always been the spot. Favorite Corona Light Bartender in Otown... My favorite Local real beach would be St. Petersburg. The sand is super soft and pitch white. The water is clear blue and always warm. It’s definitely my go to beach.
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Favorite actual “Beach to Find”... New Smyrna Beach has always been my number one choice. The waves
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Favorite local spot to enjoy a Corona Light... COWBOYS on Thursday nights! It’s my only night off, and the corona lights are ice cold! We take Kelman’s golfcart and come in H.O.T! Hanging in the DJ booth with Jason and Ray Ray is the place to be! Favorite local spot to “Find Your Beach”... My own backyard! When i’m trying to unwind my house on clear lake is the spot! Partying! Relaxing! Boating! We do it all out here! Favorite actual “Beach to Find”... I’m not a big beach goer anymore since i moved to Orlando. Back home Dania Beach Pier was our spot, I might of missed a class or two in High School to catch some rays! Favorite Corona Light Bartender in Otown... Ol’ Bad Girl RHI from THE LODGE! She’s money in the bank!
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Favorite local spot to enjoy a Corona Light... My favorite place in Orlando to have a nice cold Corona is VANBARRYS on Orange avenue, when I have a night off from Cowboys! They have a great spot that overlooks a lake and have an awesome patio to watch the games. They also have a great band or artist perform live music! Favorite local spot to “Find Your Beach”... I think about my grandmas house in Lake Placid, Florida. All the family is there playing cornhole and riding on the boat.
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UCF in the NFL season recap
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Despite not having any players selected in the 2016 NFL Draft, the University of Central Florida still has a strong presence of players in the NFL; especially for a Group of Five Program. The 2016 NFL regular season just came to an end and a few UCF alumnus had big seasons. In my opinion, here are the top 3 offensive and defense players from the 2016 NFL season who went to UCF.
OFFENSE:
• Latavius Murray • RB • Oakland Raiders
2016 Season Totals: 195 Carries, 788 Yards, 12 Touchdowns Murray played at UCF from 2008-12. He was selected in the 6th round of the 2013 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders. Best Game: Week 7 vs the Denver Broncos. Murray ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries. Future: Murray and the Oakland Raiders exceeded all expectations this season. The Raiders finished 12-4 and Murray finished the season with 12 rushing touchdowns. Murray will look to build off his stellar season and continue to be the workhouse running back for an up-and-coming Raiders team.
• Brandon Marshall • WR • New York Jets
2016 Season Totals: 59 Receptions, 788 Yards, 3 Touchowns Marshall played at UCF from 2004-05. He was selected in the 4th round of the 2006 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos. Best Game: Week 5 at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Marshall caught eight passes for 114 yards and one touchdown. Future: Marshall has played for four NFL franchises and has produced at a high-level for all of them. The issue is Marshall has yet to play in a playoff game despite being in the league for 11 seasons. The Jets are coming off a disappointing 5-11 season and the team might be looking to move on from on of their highest payed players who is not getting any younger.
• Blake Bortles • QB • Jacksonville Jaguars
2016 Season Totals: 3,905 Yards Passing, 23 Touchdowns Bortles played at UCF from 2011-13. He was selected in the 1st round of the 2014 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Best Game: Week 7 at the Tennessee Titans. Bortles threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns and no interceptions. Future: There was a time late in this regular season where Bortles had more career pick 6’s than wins as a starting quarterback for the Jaguars. Bortles had a disappointing campaign in 2016, which might have had something to due with the firing of his head coach Gus Bradley. The Jaguars are searching for a new head coach and we will see with time what they end up doing with Bortles who has one hear left on his rookie contract.
• Honorable mention to the greatest Place Kicker of all time... Matt Prater of the Detroit Lions
DEFENSE:
• A.J. Bouye • CB • Houston Texans
2016 Season Totals: 1 Interception, 63 Tackles Bouye played at UCF from 2009-12. He went undrafted and was picked up by the Texans to begin the 2013 NFL season. Best Game: Week 11 at the Oakland Raiders. Bouye recorded his only interception of the season and added two tackles. Future: Bouye is the number three corner on the Texans depth chart behind Jonathan Joseph and Kareem Jackson who are not getting any younger. The Texans finished secondbest in the NFL in passing yards allowed in part to Bouye adding depth to the defensive back backfield.
• Leger Douzable • DE • Buffalo Bills
2016 Season Totals: 1.5 Sacks, 43 Tackles Douzable played at UCF from 2004-07. He went undrafted and was signed by the Minnesota Vikings in 2008. Best Game: Week 1 at the Baltimore Ravens. Douzable recorded 1.5 sacks and two tackles. Future: Douzable is currently backing up DE Kyle Williams who told the media Sunday he was contemplating retirement. Douzable could have a bright future with the Bills if he can get those reps as a starter.
• Kemal Ishmael • S • Atlanta Falcons
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2016 Season Totals: 52 Tackles, 2 Passes Defended Ishmael played at UCF from 2009-12. Ishmael was a 7th round pick in the 2013 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Best Game: Week 2 at the Oakland Raiders. Ishmael recorded 15 tackles and one pass defended. Future: The Falcons drafted Keanu Neal, a safety out of the University of Florida, in the 1st round of this past NFL draft. Neal was hurt to begin the year and that is when Ishmael received his opportunity. Ishmael played well when he was given the opportunity and didn’t play much after Neal returned from injury. Hopefully the time he had as the starter was enough to help him secure a spot on the 53-man roster next season.
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