Arts and Culture – Page 2 – Orlando News Room

Orlando’s Fall Ball Season is Upon Us

By Paula Wyatt 08/18/2021Arts and Culture, Event Planning, Festivals and Events, Philanthropy

Of the roughly 95,000 nonprofits registered in the state of Florida, it would be fair to say that at least half rely, at some level, on fundraising efforts generated from events. The event planning and the nonprofit industries have always gone hand in hand - and both were among the most impacted by COVID. In Florida the nonprofit industry generates an estimated $105 billion annually…

Orlando’s Reinvigorated Lake Lorna Doone Park – A Long History of Inclusion

By Paula Wyatt 08/05/2021Commercial Development, Construction Industry News, Diversty and Inclusion, Festivals and Events, Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Events, Real Estate

It is being called the “Jewel of the West Side.” Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who has been central to the development of Lake Lorna Doone Park, says this 12-acre historic community park, located in Orlando’s West Lakes neighborhood (adjacent to Camping World Stadium) - is on par with Lake Eola Park. The Park re-opened in July after having been closed since summer of 2019 for…

Dancing for Diabetes 21st Anniversary Show – Expected to Sell Out Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

By Paula Wyatt 07/28/2021Arts and Culture, Empowerment, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Fundraising Strategies, Healthcare Events and Marketing, Philanthropy

Central Florida nonprofit, Touched by Type 1 reveals plans for their 21st annual Dancing for Diabetes show to be held on Saturday, November 13th at 7pm at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The annual Dancing for Diabetes Showcase aims to sell out the 2,700 seat Disney Theater for their 21st anniversary show. In 2020, the organization globally broadcast their 20th anniversary show virtually amidst…

FusionFest Mission – To celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome

By Paula Wyatt 06/10/2021Arts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Event Planning, Fashion Shows, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy

FusionFest has its mission: to celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome. FusionFest organizes weekly and monthly, both virtual and in-person, events that keep the community engaged and connected to the cultural diversity in Central Florida. They participate in parades and create dining experiences and workshops from January to November. And we all know their signature event held each year on Saturday and…

The New Event Planning – Variables, Contingencies, and COVID

By Paula Wyatt 02/12/2021Conferences and Conventions, Event Planning, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Healthcare Events and Marketing, Medical Conferences, Shows and Performances

The world is spinning and it doesn't appear to be slowing anytime soon. As each industry is buzzing to find its unique new (COVID) default setting, we are learning that our biggest value is likely in responding creatively in the face of uncertainty.Of all the industries that have been turned upside down - the event industry (trade shows, meetings, conventions, fundraising, social events) is near…

FusionFest Returns To Downtown Orlando On Thanksgiving Weekend, November 28 & 29, With Enhanced Safety Measures

By Paula Wyatt 11/19/2020Arts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Empowerment, Event Planning, Festivals and Events, Shows and Performances

Celebrate the People and Many Cultures That Make Central Florida Awesome at the Free Two-Day Festival That Features Over 1,000 Local Artistsand Draws People From More Than 110 Different Cultures to Experience Music, Dance, Food, Visual Arts, Spoken Word, Games and ActivitiesFusionFest Now to Take Place Solely on Seneff Arts Plaza at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing ArtsOrlando, FL (November 10, 2020)– Downtown Orlando’s annual…

Orlando’s Holocaust Center Announces New Museum Partnership With USC Shoah Foundation

By Paula Wyatt 10/24/2020Diversty and Inclusion, Interesting People, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy

The New Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity will offer a transformative experience for future visitors in the heart of Downtown OrlandoNews ReleaseORLANDO, FL – October 1, 2020 – The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida announces that it has partnered with USC Shoah Foundation—The Institute for Visual History and Education (USC Shoah Foundation) to be a content and creative partner in the…

A Thanksgiving Tradition – Fusion Fest 2020 – Downtown Orlando

By Paula Wyatt 08/26/2020Fashion Shows, Festivals and Events

Join our Diversitastic Community as we safely continue to celebrate the people and the many different cultures in Central Florida through music, dance, fashion, film, food, visual arts and interactive activities. Learn about wonderful traditions in one of our monthly events and at the free, outdoor, family-friendly, festival on November 28 & 29 in Downtown Orlando. It’s the New Thanksgiving Tradition in Central Florida!Visit FusionFest.org and discover…

An Empowering Night of Laughter

By Paula Wyatt 12/02/2018Empowerment, Festivals and Events, Sports Entertainment

Have you heard the one about the giraffe, the fashion model and the chocolate cupcake? Insert a punch line here and you would have a joke. A joke is on one end of the humor spectrum and stand-up comedy is on the other. Jokes are fun and free - take one and pass it along. Performing stand-up comedy, on the other hand, is about telling a story, it's…

An Empowering Night of Laughter

By Paula Wyatt 12/02/2018Empowerment, Festivals and Events, Sports Entertainment