Festivals and Events – Orlando News Room

An Empowering Night of Laughter

By Paula Wyatt 06/25/2022Arts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Empowerment, Event Planning, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Interesting People, Orlando News Room, Shows and Performances

Orlando's Favorite Annual Comedy Show Celebrates it's 5th Year Orlando's favorite annual comedy show, An Empowering Night of Laughter announces plans for the 5th Annual Empowering Night of Laughter. The much anticipated comedic affair will be held on January 20, 2023 at Quantum Leap Winery. The show represents a unique collection of hilarious stories from Central Florida women, whose humility and humor illuminate the commonalities…

2022 Cure Bowl Set for Friday, Dec. 16 at Exploria Stadium in Orlando

By Paula Wyatt 05/31/2022Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Nonprofit Industry News, Orlando News Room, Sports Entertainment

May 26, 2022 ORLANDO, FL – The 2022 Cure Bowl will be played Friday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. ET, on ESPN. The annual college football bowl game at Exploria Stadium in Orlando is owned and operated by ESPN Events. “The Cure Bowl is one of the signature events of our annual Central Florida sports calendar, and we look forward to hosting the eighth edition…

The 4th Annual FusionFest Returns To Downtown Orlando In Grand Style On Thanksgiving Weekend, November 27 & 28

By Paula Wyatt 11/01/2021Arts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Empowerment, Event Planning, Fashion Shows, Festivals and Events, Interesting People, 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 Artists and Draws People From More Than 100 Different Cultures to Experience Music, Dance, Food, Visual Arts, Spoken Word, Games and Interactive ActivitiesFusionFest 2021 Begins With a Spectacular, All-New Opening Spectacle That Takesthe Traditional Procession of Flags and Costumes to a Whole New LevelOrlando,…

What Orlando is Doing to Support National Bullying Prevention Month

By Paula Wyatt 10/04/2021Arts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Empowerment, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Philanthropy

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to shed the light on bullying. During this month, many groups across the country will release new resources, campaigns, and efforts aimed at bringing awareness to the issue of bullying. Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month and will be observed this year on October 20, 2021. To participate in Unity Day, individuals, schools, communities,…

Hosting Rooftop Events in Downtown Orlando—Literally Everything You Need to Know!

By Paula Wyatt 09/15/2021Arts and Culture, Conferences and Conventions, Event Planning, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Events, Sports Entertainment

Rooftops—every building has one. As an event planner, I’ve had the exciting pleasure to host events on almost every rooftop in downtown Orlando. And man, do we have some striking ones! Rooftops offer glamorous, cosmopolitan, magical backdrops for events of all types. Before you begin your sky-high search for the ideal rooftop for your next event, here are some make it or break it points…

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An Uplifting Story of Resilience and the Lengths we will go to for those we Love

By Paula Wyatt 09/03/2021Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Interesting People, Shows and Performances

Orlando Shakes, Central Florida's largest professional theater, opens its 33rd season on September 22nd, with its first on-site production in more than a year-and-a-half. With help from a live audience, Every Brilliant Thing running from September 22-October 16 -- tells the uplifting story about a daughter, her parents, her spouse, depression, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for those we love. "This is an…

20 Films Being Made in Orlando This Weekend

By Paula Wyatt 08/27/2021Arts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Interesting People, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy

Orlando – August 26, 2021 - FusionFest’s MYgration Films Contest randomly pairs 20 filmmakers with 20 Central Floridians on Friday evening, August 27. The filmmakers then have the next five days to get to know their subjects, interview them, gather B-roll footage, edit and submit a three-to-five-minute film. The films will premiere at the CMX Cinemas Plaza Café 12 (formerly Cobb Theatres) in Downtown Orlando as part…

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…