Fly Beyond

Good morning, Orlando! Great meeting several of you last night at the Winter Park City Lifestyle event at AJ Chocolate House! 😀 

Now onto today’s Orlando Signal, Thursday (weekend fun) issue:

• Fly Beyond

• International Guitar Festival

• Approximately 0.5K Pub Crawl

• + lots of weekend recs

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- Philip

3 QUICK NEWS BITS ⏲️
Revving Through History: Orlando's Silver Screen Auto Extravaganza

Orlando's Auto Museum at Dezerland Park is a four-wheeled wonderland, housing 2,000 cars spanning cinematic and cultural history.

Operations manager Jonnattan Morales guides visitors through 17 exhibits, from the whimsical Scooby Doo Mystery Machine to a 1914 Ford coupe. The James Bond collection steals the show, featuring a $41 million car from "You Only Live Twice."

VIP tours offer hands-on experiences with iconic movie vehicles. Billionaire Michael Dezer, the collection's owner, visits weekly.

Open daily, the museum charges $31.90 for adults, with discounts for children and seniors.

Beyond a mere display, it's a journey through automotive evolution and pop culture, inviting visitors to discover their inner secret agent or ghostbuster amidst this metal menagerie of human ingenuity.

From Farm to School: The Soaring Success of Fly Beyond

"Nourishing Minds, Growing Futures" is taking flight in Central Florida. The Fly Beyond program, which brought farmers' market-style fresh produce to over 50,000 students last year, is expanding.

A $475,000 Wawa grant will add five schools, totaling 40 in the region. Wawa Foundation's Elizabeth Simeone emphasizes the program's role in fighting hunger and reducing stigma.

With one in six local children at risk of hunger, Second Harvest's Briana Rebello sees potential to reach up to 2,000 students per school.

Born from a $1 million Wawa grant in 2023, Fly Beyond's growth is crucial as COVID-19 aftermath and inflation push more families into food insecurity.

This innovative initiative isn't just filling plates—it's cultivating health and hope for generations to come. Check out these “Fly Beyond” food carts.

Opportunity Knocks: Hire Palooza 2024 Sets Stage for Career Transformation This Friday

Calling all job seekers (or tell a friend or family member)!

On Friday, August 9th, from 11 AM to 3 PM, the KIA Center transforms into a career carnival you can't afford to miss.

This isn't your average job fair—it's a professional powerhouse offering free headshots to capture your best self, expert resume reviews to polish your professional story, and career sessions brimming with insider wisdom.

Thanks to Toho Water Authority, even parking won't dent your wallet (it’s no-cost!).

Whether you're a greenhorn graduate or a seasoned pro eyeing new horizons, Hire Palooza 2024 is your ticket to opportunity. Spread the word to friends and family—this event could be the turning point in someone's career journey.

Don't let this rocket to success launch without you! Get more info, right here.

WEEKEND SPOT HIGHLIGHT 🔦
A Global Guitar Odyssey Descends on Orlando: International Guitar Festival

📍Timucua Arts Foundation. 2000, S Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL 32806. Map to this location.

🕐 All month long, 7:30 p.m.

This month, the Timucua White House becomes six-string experiences as the International Guitar Festival ignites Orlando's cultural scene.

This month-long sonic feast features a constellation of guitar virtuosos, from jazz innovators to flamenco masters.

Shows include:

John Lumpkin & The Covenant's celestial take on Duke Ellington, Greg Diamond Trio's Latin-infused jazz, and Australia's influential Kyran Daniel. The GRAMMY-winning Maharajah Flamenco Trio promises a genre-bending spectacle, while Will Patrick pays homage to fusion godfather Larry Coryell. CF2 pushes boundaries in a multimedia extravaganza, and UK legend Adrian Legg showcases his innovative techniques.

Each 7:30 p.m. performance offers a unique journey through the infinite possibilities of the guitar.

TOP 3 4 FUN RECS FOR THE WEEKEND 🍊
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Live in Concert

📍Walt Disney Theater. 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801. Map to this location.

🕐 Friday, August 9th through Sunday August 11th.

Howard Shore's Academy®- and Grammy® Award-winning score for "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is a symphonic masterpiece that breathes life into Tolkien's world. This musical odyssey intertwines with Peter Jackson's visuals, creating a tapestry of sound that spans centuries of musical evolution.

Shore's composition is a living entity, carrying Middle-earth's epic tale on its melodic shoulders. He crafts unique auditory fingerprints for each of Tolkien's cultures, blending instruments and styles from across our world.

These musical identities harmonize and clash, always bowing to the One Ring's sinister leitmotif.

Gramophonic Vinyl Sessions

📍Bosendorfer Lounge. 325 South Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801. Map to this location.

🕐 Saturday, August 10th, 9 p.m.

Step into a world where vinyl reigns supreme at SOULArtefacts' Gramophonic Vinyl Sessions, hosted in the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando's exquisite Bösendorfer Lounge.

This intimate setting, inspired by Viennese Secession design, sets the stage for an unforgettable night of sonic exploration. Resident selector FRANKMATIK and guest SNEAKYPETE spin an eclectic mix of acid jazz, global rhythms, and sultry house grooves.

VIP tickets ($29) offer prime seating, a signature cocktail, and the decadent Hunter's Board. As analog warmth fills the air and crafted libations flow, immerse yourself in a carefully curated experience that transcends time. Space is limited, so secure your spot in this musical speakeasy now.

Mills 50's Approximately 0.5K Pub Crawl Spectacular

📍Starting at Ten10 Brewing. 1010 Virginia Dr, Orlando, FL 32803. Map to this location.

🕐 Saturday, August 10th, 12 p.m.

Mills 50 Main Street transforms into an Olympic arena for the thirsty and witty. The "Approximately 0.5K Pub Crawl" kicks off at noon, challenging "athletes" to conquer a grueling third of a mile 😆.

For $5, participants score a wristband unlocking Olympic-themed specials at five local haunts: Frame Work Craft Coffee House, Pigzza, Ten10 Brewing, Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors, and Zymarium Meadery. Overachievers can snag a limited edition magnet at Track Shack's annex.

Cholo Dogs will fuel competitors with gourmet weens, while Will's Pub offers a pop-up bar for victory toasts.

This tongue-in-cheek homage to Olympic glory promises more libations than laps, turning day drinking into a sport worthy of gold medals.

Blue Bamboo Summer Concert Series presents Joe Fritz Trio

📍Casselberry Arts Center. 137 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry, FL 32707.

🕐 Saturday, August 9th, 8 p.m.

Casselberry Arts Center's Summer Concert Series welcomes a jazz trio led by Hungarian clarinet virtuoso Joe Fritz.

Fresh from his U.S. arrival in March 2024, Fritz—ranked among the world's top 30 jazz clarinetists in 2012—brings his rich discography of 11 solo albums and 54 sideman credits to the stage. Joined by Steve Luciano (guitar) and Charlie Silva (bass), the trio channels 1950s and 60s West Coast jazz legends.

Fritz, a Benny Goodman-inspired musician and clarinet scholar, crafts meticulous solos that blend American standards, Hungarian melodies, and original compositions.

With collaborations spanning the globe, Fritz promises an unforgettable evening of swinging, accessible jazz in Casselberry's newest cultural gem.

MORE WEEKEND HAPPENINGS 🎭 🥁

Friday:

New Dawn Fades + Ordinary Boys | 6 p.m. |  Downtown | $15 (more info)

Old Gods of Appalachia | 7 p.m |  Milk District | $29.50-$160.61 (more info)

Jeuje, Black Wick, Animoxia, Sunken at Uncle Lou's | 7 p.m. |  Mills 50 | $5 (more info)

Orlando Emo Night | 7 p.m. |  Downtown | No cost (more info)

Endoxa Booking Presents: Weekend Nachos, Thrull, M.A.C.E., and Thrownin Up | 7 p.m. |  Winter Park Area | $25 (more info)

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles "Abbey Road" | 8 p.m. | I-Drive/Universal | $19-$29 (more info)

Black Pistol Fire | 8 p.m. | South Eola | $20 (more info)

40th Annual Cup-A-Thon | 7 p.m. | No cost (more info)

Saturday:

Paw Patrol Live | Sat 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. | $30-$120 (more info)

Saturday Matinee Classics: Tokyo Olympiad | 11 a.m. |  Winter Park Area | $11 (more info)

Luau Gala | 6 p.m. |  Winter Park Area | $10-$30 (more info)

8x10 Show | 6:30 p.m. | Central | No cost (more info)

Aurelio Voltaire "The Halloween Forever" Tour in Orlando | 7 p.m. | South Eola | $20 (more info)

Movie Trash: "Hobgoblins" | 8 p.m. | Milk District | No cost (more info)

PJ Morton | 8 p.m. | Downtown | $39.50-$109.50 (more info)

Ryan Devlin | 7 p.m. | Downtown | $20-$30 (more info)

Sunday:

Clean and Classy Back to School Bash | 9 a.m. | Thornton Park | No cost (more info)

Opera in Concert: Summer Concert Series | 2 p.m. | Winter Park Area | $50.47 (more info)

Milk District Paint and Sip – Butterfly on Bouquet | 4 p.m. | Milk District | $39 (more info)

Orlando City B vs. Crown Legacy FC | 5 p.m. |  Kissimmee | $10 (more info)

Leanna Firestone | 7:30 p.m. | Downtown | $25 (more info)

24 | 3 & 8 p.m. | Ivanhoe Village | $10-$200 (more info)

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