THE WEEK

Comedy

Eddie Pepitone, JT Habersaat, Larry Fulford, Shaw Smith

8 pm Thursday; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-673-2712.

Jeff Dunham: “Still Not Canceled”

7 pm Wednesday; Silver Spurs Arena, Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee; $53-$199; 321697-3333; ohpark.com.

Michael Blackson ThursdayFriday; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $49-$70; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com.

Art

47th Annual Images: A Festival of the Arts Explore a variety of work by 230 artists from around the country. Friday-Sunday; Riverside Drive and Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach; free; 386423-4733; imagesartfestival.org.

Adorn: A Jewelry Invitational

An exceptional variety of wearable designs by accomplished jewelry artists from across the country. Through Feb. 24; Arts on Douglas, 123 Douglas St., New Smyrna Beach; free; 386428-1133; artsondouglas.net.

All that Glitters: The Society of Gilders An installation in partnership with The Society of Gilders. Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; $12; 407-647-6294; polasek.org.

Art Encounters: One Act of Kindness, A World of Difference Works by Guillermo Galindo, Patrick Martinez, Monte Olinger, and Joe Wardwell. Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407646-2526; rollins.edu/rma.

Blacklight Sellout Group Art Show The Falcon, 819 E. Washington St.; 407-423-3060; facebook.com/thefalconbar.

Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From This groundbreaking traveling exhibition of works features second-generation immigrant artists who explore the dynamics of living between different cultures and the hybrid identities they lead. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $20; 407-896-4231; omart.org.

Eugene Ofori Agyei The Sculpture House, 120 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry; free; 407-262-7700; casselberry.org.

Final Fridays After-hours access to the exhibition In Conversation: Will Wilson, organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. 4:30 pm Friday; Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St.; free; 407-2464278; mennellomuseum.org.

Figurehead: Music and Mayhem in Orlando’s Underground This special exhibition tells the story of the local music scene with a focus on underground rock music and the club circuit. Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd.; free-$10; 407836-8500; thehistorycenter.org.

The Florida Painters Reunite Casselberry Art House, 127 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry; free; 407-262-7700; casselberry.org.

Fumicheliga: A History of the First Peoples of Florida Florida has been home to thriving indigenous populations well before it received statehood in 1845. A&H will examine these important histories in this exhibition. Through Feb. 5; Art and History Museums – Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland; $6; 407-539-2182; artandhistory.org.

Harmony: Theresa Disney The St. Louis folk artist has taken a deep dive into the visual meaning of Harmony. Disney’s preternatural knack for conjuring narratives of dancing days, moonlit soirees and joyful moments come to life in her latest collection. Jan. 28-Feb. 5; Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 211 E. First St., Sanford; free; 407-323-2774; jtfolkart.com.

In Conversation: Will Wilson Exploration of self-representation through the science of photography and digital media in response to the continuing impact of early 20th-century photographer Edward S. Curtis’s images from his The North American Indian (1907-1930). Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St.; $5; 407246-4278; mennellomuseum.org.

Pressing Issues: Printmaking as Social Justice in 1930s United States Brings together work by artists in the United States during the 1930s who, through their art, produced radical critical commentaries on the social injustices plaguing the country in their time. Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2526; rollins.edu/rma

Re:Visions A selection of works by visual artist Andrew Sovjani, known for blurring the boundaries between photography, printmaking and painting. Through Feb. 4; Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-506-3894; southeastmuseumofphotography.org.

Relentless Courage: Ukraine and the World at War From the frontlines of the war in Ukraine comes this compelling collection of images from world-class photographers that captures the humanity, perseverance,and determination of the nation’s fight for freedom and independence against all odds. Through March 26; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $20; 407-896-4231; omart.org.

Space Oddities: The Sequel This exhibit features hundreds of new Memphis design objects never before displayed at the Modernism Museum, including items from David Bowie’s personal collection. Modernism Museum Mount Dora, 145 E. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora; $8; 352-385-0034; modernismmuseum.org.

The Story Quilters of Hannibal Square Exhibit themes include artist reflections on the Black experience, spirituality, justice, femininity, family and nature. Artists will reflect on their works with the public in celebration of Black History Month. Jan. 27-April 29; Hannibal Square

WEDNESDAY–TUESDAY, JAN. 25-31, 2023

Submit your events to listings@orlandoweekly.com topics to help you reach your writing and publishing goals. Saturday 10 am; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407-835-7323; ocls.info.

Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-539-2680; hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org.

SVAD Faculty Exhibition Exhibiting Artists: Chuck Abraham, Bobby Aiosa, Jason Burrell, Jim Casey, Larry Cooper, Matt Dombrowski, Demetrius Dukes, Kevin Haran, Nicholas Kalemba and more. Through Feb. 3; UCF Art Gallery, 12400 Aquarius Agora Drive; free; 407-823-3161; ucf.edu.

Threshold: Recontextualizing Self-Portraiture Photographs by Brittney Cathey-Adams, Eva Birhanu, Jillian Marie Browning, Adama Delphine Fawundu, André Terrel Jackson, Tommy Kha, Lorena Molina, Azya Lashelle, Lorenzo Triburgo, Sarah Van Dyck, Jon Wes. Through May 27; Southeast Museum of Photography, Daytona State College, Daytona Beach; 386-506-4475; southeastmuseumofphotography.org.

Twentysomethings: Works and NFTs The private collection of Fabio Sandoval, a 25-year-old local collector who has been collecting for the past six years. Jan. 27-May 7; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave; $20; 407-896-4231; omart.org.

Visual Field: RMA Staff Picks An opportunity for each RMA staffer to share with viewers a work from the collection that resonates in a personal way. Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2526; rollins.edu/rma.

Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road; free-$12; 407-623-3393.

Art History Lecture: Keri Watson, “Eudora Welty’s Home Abandoned and the Plantationocene” 1 pm Monday; UCF Art Gallery, 12400 Aquarius Agora Drive; free; 407-823-3161.

Beer Week Bingo Celebrate all of the amazing Orlando brewers, bars and restaurants that support the industry this week as you enjoy locally brewed beer throughout the District. Through Jan. 29; The Milk District, East Robinson Street and North Bumby Avenue; themilkdistrict.org.

Bird Call: An APGD Celebration Share info on upcoming programming, unveil our new artbox and little lending library, hand out awards, hear from some movers and shakers, play games listen and dance to music by DJ Nigel John, eat some eats and drink some drinks. 6:30 pm Thursday; Redlight Redlight, 2810 Corrine Drive; 407-893-9832.

Dr. Chesya Burke: “Tell My Horse: Afrofuturism as Embodiment of Sankofa” Part of Zora! Fest 2023. Open reception and book signing after the presentation. 7 pm Wednesday; Seminole State College, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford; 407708-4722; zorafestival.org.

Drink and Draw: New Year, Still Here (Goals of 2023) Make art with us out back. Pens, paper provided. 8 pm Thursday; The Nook on Robinson, 2432 E. Robinson St.

Orlando Poetry Slam Watch poets compete for cash prizes and dubious glory, or jump behind the mic yourself and share your truth! A poetry competition judged by random audience members. 9 pm Wednesday; Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-340-5004.

Reggaeton Rhythms Explore

Reggaeton’s cultural significance to Puerto Rico through interactive trivia, music and basic Spanish. Then channel your inner Lin-Manuel Miranda to write your own rap. 4:30 pm Tuesday; South Trail Library, 4600 S. Orange Blossom Trail; free; 407-835-7323; ocls.info.

Smash Beer Festival The Florida SMaSH Beer Festival was created to celebrate the creativity and camaraderie of breweries in the Sunshine State & beyond! With roughly 80 beers to sample, including one-offs from every brewery, there will be something to please everyone. 1 pm Saturday; Reiter Park. 311 W. Warren Ave., Longwood,; $40-$80; flsmash.com.

What’s

New? Recent Acquisitions

Includes works by artists Myrna Báez, Mark Bradford, Norman Daly, Troy Makaza, and Sebastiao Salgado, among others. Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407646-2526; rollins.edu/rma.

Events

3rd Annual Local Music Merch Swap Live performances by Mike Dunn, Tierney Tough, Tanner Jones and Chase Bauduin. 8 pm Friday; Stardust Video and

Faded Kingdom Beer Fest A celebration of the Orlando beer scene. Tactical Brewing and Brewed Events have invited breweries from all over the country to join forces with local Orlando breweries to deliver a festival the amazing beer fans of Orlando deserve! Noon Saturday; World of Beer, 431 East Central Blvd..; $50-$75.

OCLS Writers Conference Make 2023 the year you finish and publish a novel. Authors and publishing professionals will teach workshops on both craft and business orlandoweekly.com

Welding Workshop: Figurative Yard Art Join veteran welder David Cumbie in designing small sculptures over a weekend. Practice cutting and basic welding techniques, while creating artwork from found objects. 10 am Saturday-Sunday; Crealde School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; $325; 407-671-1886; crealde.org.

“What Is the Spirit of Afrofuturism?” Dr. Scot French: “Moral Capitalism, Prosperity, and Visions of Community: Historic Eatonville and Black Liberation”; Rasheedah Phillips, Esq: “Time and Place Have Had Their Say: The Time Binder’s Role in Black Space-Time Mattering” and more. Part of Zora! Fest 2023. 8:30 am Friday; Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, 528 W. Livingston St.; $25; zorafestival.org. n

● JAN. 25-31, 2023 ● ORLANDO

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis (1883–1957) was nominated nine times for the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature, but never won. He almost broke through in the last year of his life, but French author Albert Camus beat him by one vote. Camus said Kazantzakis was “a hundred times more” deserving of the award than himself. I will make a wild prediction about you in the coming months, Aquarius. If there has been anything about your destiny that resembles Kazantzakis’s, chances are good that it will finally shift. Are you ready to embrace the gratification and responsibility of prime appreciation?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean educator Parker Palmer has a crucial message for you to meditate on in the coming weeks. Read it tenderly, please. Make it your homing signal. He said, “Solitude does not necessarily mean living apart from others; rather, it means never living apart from one’s self. It is not about the absence of other people — it is about being fully present to ourselves, whether or not we are with others. Community does not necessarily mean living face-toface with others; rather, it means never losing the awareness that we are connected to each other.”

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Noah Webster (1758–1843) worked for years to create the first definitive American dictionary. It became a cornucopia of revelation for poet Emily Dickinson (1830–1886). She said that for many years it was her “only companion.” One biographer wrote, “The dictionary was no mere reference book to her; she read it as a priest his breviary — over and over, page by page, with utter absorption.” Now would be a favorable time for you to get intimate with a comparable mother lode, Aries. I would love to see you find or identify a resource that will continually inspire you for the rest of 2023.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.” So declared Taurus philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein in his book *Philosophical Investigations*. Luckily for you Tauruses, you have a natural knack for making sure that important things don’t get buried or neglected, no matter how simple and familiar they are. And you’ll be exceptionally skilled at this superpower during the next four weeks. I hope you will be gracious as you wield it to enhance the lives of everyone you care about. All of us non-Bulls will benefit from the nudges you offer as we make our course corrections.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Poet Carolyn Kizer said the main subject of her work was this: “You cannot meet someone for a moment, or even cast eyes on someone in the street, without changing.” I agree with her. The people we encounter and the influences they exert make it hard to stay fixed in our attitudes and behavior. And the people we know well have even more profound transformative effects. I encourage you to celebrate this truth in the coming weeks. Thrive on it. Be extra hungry for and appreciative of all the prods you get to transcend who you used to be and become who you need to be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you have any interest in temporarily impersonating a Scorpio, the coming weeks will be a favorable time to play around. Encounters with good, spooky magic will be available. More easily than usual, you could enjoy altered states that tickle your soul with provocative insights. Are you curious about the mysteries of intense, almost obsessive passion? Have you wondered if there might be ways to deal creatively and constructively with your personal darkness? All these perks could be yours — and more. Here’s another exotic pleasure you may want to explore: that halfforbidden zone where dazzling heights overlap with the churning depths. You are hereby invited to tap into the erotic pleasures of spiritual experiments and the spiritual pleasures of erotic experiments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The circle can and will be complete — if you’re willing to let it find its own way of completing itself. But I’m a bit worried that an outdated part of you may cling to the hope of a perfection that’s neither desirable nor possible. To that outdated part of you, I say this: Trust that the Future You will thrive on the seeming imperfections that arise. Trust that the imperfections will be like the lead that the Future You will alchemically transmute into gold. The completed circle can’t be and shouldn’t be immaculate and flawless.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Shakespeare’s work has been translated from his native English into many languages. But the books of Virgo detective novelist Agatha Christie have been translated far more than the Bard’s (see tinyurl.com/christietranslations). Let’s make Christie your inspirational role model for the next four weeks. In my astrological estimation, you will have an extraordinary capacity to communicate with a wide variety of people. Your ability to serve as a mediator and go-between and translator will be at a peak. Use your superpower wisely and with glee!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran musician Franz Liszt (1811–1886) was a prolific and influential genius who created and played music with deep feeling. He was also physically attractive and charismatic. When he performed, some people in the audience swooned and sighed loudly as they threw their clothes and jewelry on stage. But there was another side of Liszt. He was a generous and attentive teacher for hundreds of piano students, and always offered his lessons free of charge. He also served as a mentor and benefactor for many renowned composers, including Wagner, Chopin and Berlioz. I propose we make Liszt your inspirational role model for the next 11 months. May he rouse you to express yourself with flair and excellence, even as you shower your blessings on worthy recipients.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This may risk being controversial, but in the coming weeks, I’m giving you cosmic authorization to engage in what might appear to be cultural appropriation. Blame it on the planets! They are telling me that to expand your mind and heart in just the right ways, you should seek inspiration and teaching from an array of cultures and traditions. So I encourage you to listen to West African music and read Chinese poetry in translation and gaze at the art of Indigenous Australians. Sing Kabbalistic songs and say Lakota prayers and intone Buddhist chants. These are just suggestions. I will leave it to your imagination as you absorb a host of fascinating influences that amaze and delight and educate you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “All the world’s a stage,” Shakespeare wrote, “and all the men and women merely players.” That’s always true, but it will be even more intensely accurate for you in the coming weeks. High-level pretending and performing will be happening. The plot twists may revolve around clandestine machinations and secret agendas. It will be vital for you to listen for what people are NOT saying, as well as the hidden and symbolic meanings behind what they are saying. But beyond all those cautionary reminders, I predict the stories you witness and are part of will often be interesting and fun.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In this horoscope, I offer you wisdom from Capricorn storyteller Michael Meade. It’s a rousing meditation for you in the coming months. Here’s Meade: “The genius inside a person wants activity. It’s connected to the stars; it wants to burn and it wants to create and it has gifts to give. That is the nature of inner genius.” For your homework, Capricorn, write a page of ideas about what your genius consists of. Throughout 2023, I believe you will express your unique talents and blessings and gifts more than you ever have before.

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