Get Tanked This Weekend

October 05, 2023

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Good morning, Orlando! As we head swiftly towards the weekend, Thursday’s edition is all about ideas for places to check out, things to do, and feeding your face. Let’s send you off strong 💪 into the weekend!

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In today’s Orlando Signal:

  • 47-acre oasis

  • Get tanked

  • Cinnamon bread, fork yeah!

On with it!

- Philip

WEEKEND SPOT HIGHLIGHT 🔦
Rollins Museum of Art (Formerly, Cornell Fine Arts Museum)

Tucked away on the picturesque campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida lies a real gem - the Rollins Museum of Art. Though small in size, this museum houses a remarkably diverse collection of over 5,000 works of art spanning thousands of years of human creativity.

Founded in 1978, the museum bears the name of its principal benefactors, the Cornell family, who donated their impressive private art collection to Rollins College. This gift formed the core of the museum's holdings. Over the past four decades, the museum has continued to acquire significant pieces covering the breadth of art history.

As you explore the museum's intimate galleries, you'll discover treasures from ancient civilizations in the Mediterranean region alongside Renaissance and Baroque masterworks. Pieces like a 2,300-year-old Etruscan bronze helmet and a painting by Spanish Baroque master Bartolomé Esteban Murillo exemplify the scope of the collection.

Later artistic movements are also well-represented. The museum houses over 1,500 works on paper, including prints, photographs and drawings by acclaimed 19th and 20th century artists. Don't miss Andy Warhol's iconic screenprint of Mao Zedong or a cubist still life by Juan Gris.

Whether you have an afternoon or merely an hour, a visit to the Rollins Museum of Art is a rewarding glimpse into human creativity through the ages. This hidden gem is right in the backyard of Winter Park.

Click here for more information.
Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday: Noon - 5 pm

ORLANDO TOP 3 FOR THE WEEKEND 🍊
Walk around the Mead Botanical Garden

Just a short stroll from charming downtown Winter Park brings you to the verdant paradise of Mead Botanical Garden, a 47-acre oasis perfect for an early morning escape. As you wander along the garden's peaceful pathways, take in the diversity of carefully cultivated ecosystems from tropical flowers to pine flatwoods and everything in between. Pause to admire the orchids in the greenhouse, then head out to the ponds to spot great blue herons amongst the cattails.

With over 1,000 species of flora and fauna, there's always something new to discover in this urban refuge. Arrive right when the gates open at 8am to beat both the heat and the crowds, letting you soak up the tranquility and natural beauty of Mead Botanical Garden before the city springs to life. Admission is free, making this garden an ideal way to start your day exploring Orlando.

Free Admission | Hours: 8:00 a.m - Dusk

Get Tanked in Orlando

Experience the thrill of 17 tons of sheer driving power at Tank America, Florida's premier military vehicle adventure located just 20 minutes from Universal Studios. You'll command an FV433 Abbot Tank as it tackles hairpin turns, plows through a 75-foot mud hole, and crushes a car under its treads. Surrounded by 2,100 square feet of immersive military-themed decor, props, and memorabilia, you'll feel transported to the front-lines. This unique high-octane attraction allows you to live out your tank driving dreams over challenging terrain and obstacles.

Visit Tank America now to book your adrenaline-pumping tank driving adventure in Orlando.

Where nothing is as it Seems

Bend your mind and twist your perceptions at the mesmerizing Museum of Illusions Orlando, home to over 50 exhibits of optical trickery and illusion all under one roof. This fascinating edutainment destination offers more astounding optical amusements than anywhere else in Central Florida. You'll explore exhibits spanning illusory art, holograms, brain teasers, and hands-on activities that reveal the science of deception hard-wired into the human brain.

With endless camera-ready moments at every turn, it's the ultimate selfie playground and interactive experience to share on social media. Let the Museum of Illusions amaze your eyes, fool your mind, and teach you about the inner workings of visual perception at this unforgettable Orlando attraction.

VISIT WEBSITE and book your time-slot.

WEEKEND FOODIE FIND = FORK YEAH! 🤩
JuicyPot Orlando

5206 West Colonial Dr. Orlando
12-10pm daily

Forget the hype - when it comes to hot pot in Central Florida, nothing compares to the mouthwatering magic found in the bubbling broths at JuicyPot.

This unassuming spot tucked away on West Colonial Drive will ruin you for all other hot pot experiences with their insanely flavorful curry and herbal broths that sing with complex spices. The ingredients are always impeccably fresh, from the thinly sliced meats to the crunchy veggies just waiting to be dunked. But leave room for their unlimited fried appetizers that take things over the top.

The calamari and fried fish are life changing - impossibly tender and bursting with flavor from secret seasonings. Just $4 extra gets you endless orders of these deep fried delights you'll dream about until your next visit.

JuicyPot never disappoints; it's the pinnacle of hot pot perfection, from incredible broths to the unbelievable fried appetizers. No arguments here - just pure food bliss.

Map yourself to this location, right here.

🏡 FORK YEAH - @HOME EDITION! 🥘
Cinnamon Swirl Bread

This October, we're challenging bakers to try their hand at a new cozy classic - Cinnamon Swirl Bread. One bite of this irresistible fall-flavored loaf and you'll be hooked! This is a great recipe to make during the weekend.

Prep: 25 min. + rising, Bake: 30 min.

The secret is in the filling - a heavenly mixture of brown sugar, butter, and aromatic cinnamon that permeates the entire loaf with its warming sweetness. Swirl it into the dough before baking for an explosion of cinnamon in every slice.

Enjoy this bread on crisp mornings just as it is, toasted to release even more of that mouthwatering cinnamon scent. For a special weekend treat, transform your loaf into the most decadent French toast that will have the whole family asking for seconds.

Get the Recipe below 👇

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

The swirls of cinnamon in this cinnamon bread recipe add an appealing sweetness. Serve this soft-textured bread at brunch.

www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cinnamon-swirl-bread

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS 🎭

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

ORLANDO WEATHER 🌤️

Friday

89 🌡️ 74 | 🌦️ | Intervals of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers

Saturday

89 🌡️ 70 | 🌥️ | Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant

Sunday

84 🌡️ 67 | 🌥️ | Partly sunny and pleasant

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Philip - Publisher, Orlando Signal