John Legend will be opening up for Sade on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Amway Center. John Legend John Legend is one of the most gifted musicians in the music business today with his piano playing making him the modern-day Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles of our time. AfterRead More →
This concert has been cancelled. Click Here for details. Original Post Adele is scheduled to appear in concert at the Hard Rock Live at Universal Studios on Thursday, October 13, 2011. Tickets go on sale on July 22, 2011 at 10 am. Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, otherwise known asRead More →
About a little over 3 hours drive south on the Florida Turnpike from Orlando International Airport is Fort Lauderdale Beach, a great weekend getaway for travelers visiting the Orlando area or locals looking to get away for a few days. Orlando Local Guide recently visited Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fort Lauderdale BeachRead More →
Growing up in Buffalo, NY until the age of 8, my family and I enjoyed a special type of roast beef sandwich that is local to western New York entitled the “Beef on Weck“. Anyone that has had a Beef on Weck will tell you that it is one ofRead More →
1990’s Hip Hop Legends Bell Biv Devoe will take the stage for a free concert in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, June 11, 2011 with festivities kicking off around 4 PM in front of Orlando City Hall. Bell Biv Devoe Bell Biv Devoe are three of the original members of NewRead More →
Alternative rock band Third Eye Blind are scheduled to perform in concert at Universal Studios on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 9 PM as part of Universal Studios Summer Concert Series. Third Eye Blind Third Eye Blind are best known for their late 1990’s rock hits Semi-Charmed Life, How’s ItRead More →
Country Grammar Rap Artist Nelly is scheduled to perform in concert at Universal Studios on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 9 PM as part of Universal Studios Summer Concert Series. Nelly Nelly is best known for his popular top 40 hit Hot In Here that talks about taking off yourRead More →
Fun Spot Action Park is the little theme park that could. Owned by UCF Alumni John Arie, Fun Spot has grown from a series of go-kart tracks to a small entertainment complex that has led the company to recently open up a second location in Kissimmee with plans to expandRead More →
If you come to visit Orlando and only have $3 dollars in your pocket, there is still an attraction that you can enjoy at the Fun Spot Attraction on International Drive. Best Bargain Individual Attraction in Orlando The Ferris Wheel at Fun Spot is close to the intersection of InternationalRead More →
As part of UCF‘s fan-base campaign that came to 310 Lakeside in downtown Orlando called UKnight, my wife and I were lucky enough to meet George O’Leary at the event and share a small table that he was sitting at totally by chance. Being graduates of the University of CentralRead More →
Below is the Orlando Local Guide Interactive Entertainment and Lifetyle Travel Map. Use the map below to navigate to the content within Orlando Local Guide by City (Red), Place (Blue), or Attraction (Yellow). Click on the city, place, or attraction on the map that you are interested in and thenRead More →
In a world where technology is changing and transforming by the day and Orlando’s world class theme parks are in constant reinvention mode, Orlando Local Guide looks to find where a Science Museum fits into the fabric within the city of Orlando. This is Orlando Local Guide’s Orlando Science CenterRead More →
In the 1980’s, Nickelodeon had a popular show by the name of Mr. Wizard’s World that showcased Don Herbert, Mr Wizard, doing science experiments with children where there was usually at least one experiment that involved some type of pyrotechnics. The KaBoom show, that is occasionally shown at the OrlandoRead More →
If you are looking for the best Orlando individual attraction to experience after you have completed all of the best rides and shows at Orlando’s theme parks, the best individual attraction outside of the theme parks is the Dr Phillips CineDome and Planeterium at the Orlando Science Center. Dr PhillipsRead More →
Wally’s Mills Avenue Liquors has been serving Orlando it’s liquor and spirits in the same location since 1954 and is an Orlando institution. Will’s Pub recently relocated to it’s new location across the street from Wally’s after it had already become one of the most respected indie rock venues inRead More →
The summer movie season officially kicks off in May and features the blockbusters Thor, Pirates of the Caribbean 4, The Hangover 2, and more. This is Orlando Local Guide’s Summer Movie Guide for May 2011. Summer Movie Guide – May 2011 Friday, May 6, 2011 and May 13, 2011 TheRead More →
Orlando’s biggest jazz concert of the year, Smooth Jazz Under the Stars, takes place outside at Baldwin Park on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 5 PM – 10 PM that is presented by the 103.1 WLOQ radio station. Smooth Jazz Under the Stars 2011 This years event features jazz artistRead More →
Harry Connick, Jr. is scheduled to play the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 8 PM. Harry Connick, Jr. Harry Connick, Jr. is an acclaimed singer, actor, composer, pianist, and overall musician focusing on Jazz with his roots based in his hometown of New Orleans,Read More →
Ellen DeGeneres will be filming her television show of the same name, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Universal Studios Orlando. Ellen DeGeneres has been coming to Universal Orlando for the last several years to tape her show in the Spring and has popular celebrities asRead More →
Here at Orlando Local Guide, we have been inspired from some of the recent charity givings happening around the city. The First Baptist Church of Orlando recently raised $5.6 million dollars for the homeless living in the city of Orlando. Likewise, for every Facebook Like on the Arnold Palmer InvitationalRead More →
Tony Roma’s is a modern barbecue restaurant that has started to move away from it’s mainstay of barbecue and has looked to diversify into more of a steakhouse. However, at it’s core in their kitchen is a detailed process to help with making some delicious barbecue. Best Baby Back RibsRead More →
Kylie Minogue is scheduled to appear in concert at the Hard Rock Live at Universal Studios on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 8 PM. Kylie Minogue Kylie Minogue is an international superstar from Australia that is best known for her hit single Can’t Get You Out of My Head. TheRead More →
Bon Jovi is scheduled to come to the Amway Center in Orlando on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 8 PM to perform in concert. Bon Jovi Bon Jovi is a band that made their major splash in the early 1980’s with songs like You Give Love a Bad Name andRead More →
Five-time Grammy Winning Award R&B Artist Lauryn Hill is scheduled to perform in concert at the House of Blues on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 8 PM. Lauryn Hill One of three members of the 1990’s hit band The Fugees, where Wyclef Jean also got his start, Lauryn Hill isRead More →