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Seinfeld is heading to the Space Coast in January, read on for all the details! America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, is heading to the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, to perform his newest stand-up routine on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 7pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 29, at 10am! Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. For more details go to the King Center website. Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what was to become the most successful comedy series in the history of television: Seinfeld. The show ran on NBC for nine seasons, winning numerous Emmy, Golden Globe and People’s Choice awards, and was named the greatest television show of all time in 2009 by TV Guide, and in 2012 was identified as the best sitcom ever in a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll. His latest Emmy nominated Netflix projects include Jerry Before Seinfeld and 23 Hours to Kill along with the highly acclaimed web series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Seinfeld has also starred in, written, and produced movies (Comedian, Bee Movie), directed and produced a Broadway hit (Colin Quinn Long Story Short), and wrote two best-selling books (Is this Anything? and Seinlanguage) and a children’s book (Halloween). He will star in the upcoming comedy film, Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story, which he directed, co-wrote, and produced, and of course Seinfeld continues to perform both nationally and internationally. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Walt Disney World have unveiled the new Walt Disney World Ambassadors for 2024-2025. Meet Serena Arvizu and Shannon Smith-Conrad, your new Walt Disney World Ambassadors! It was an incredibly special morning at EPCOT as Walt Disney World announced the new team who will represent more than 75,000 cast members and help bring the magic of Disney into the Florida community over the next two years during an exciting time of growth for the Orlando resort. They’ve got a lot to look forward to with so many magical milestones on the horizon, including Disney’s 100th anniversary. Serena and Shannon are about to embark on a unique journey that only 82 other Walt Disney World cast members have experienced New Ambassadors,Serena Arvizu and Shannon Smith-Conrad, are replacing Ali Manion and Raevon Redding, who have been the Walt Disney World Ambassadors since 2022. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Experience three different intimate evenings of captivating performances as some of Orlando's most talented artists take the stage at Fringe ArtSpace. This weekend, Opera del Sol in collaboration with Orlando Fringe ArtSpace is presenting three sensational cabaret performances by Orlando's most electrifying and moving performers. Taking place at Fringe ArtSpace, located at 54 W Church St Suite 201, in downtown Orlando, the weekend begins Friday, September 22 with Back to Broadway featuring Maeghin Mueller, recently seen as Desiree in Central Florida Vocal Arts' sold-out run of A Little Night Music at the Dr. Phillips Center. From playing the Pile of Poo emoji in the premiere of Emojiland, to traveling the country with the national tour of My Fair Lady, Maeghin Mueller has had quite the busy and chaotic year. But then again, she's always had a flair for the dramatic. In this "Back to Broadway" cabaret, come hear her perform hits from her time on the road, fantasize about dream roles, and regale you with comical tales from the past year. Next Puerto Rican Applause Award winner, AJ Morales, takes the stage Saturday, September 23 with This is Me. This is AJ's second performance with Opera del Sol and most recently played the role of Frid in CFVA's production of A Little Night Music. Sunday, September 24, brings Kayla Kelsay Morales & Angela Tims with It Feels Like Home. Angela has worked all over Florida in countless productions including Jekyll and Hyde, Escape to Margaritaville, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 9 to 5, and The Little Mermaid. Kayla, founder and operator of Kelsay + Morales Company, is making her company debut with Opera del Sol but holds a highly coveted position of singing with The Voices of Liberty at Walt Disney World. The show runs approximately 60-75 minutes. All three will star in Opera del Sol's production of Frank Wildhorn's Dracula this October at CityArts. Click Here for more details and to purchase tickets. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Torchy’s Tacos, the popular craft fast-casual taco brand known for its Damn Good Tacos and Green Chile Queso is opening it's first Central Florida location this fall. Texas-based taco chain Torchy’s Tacos had planned to open its first Orlando location last summer in Altamonte Springs, but those plans got pushed back, and as Orlando patiently waited, Torchy's Tacos opened its first Florida location in St Pete at 2314 Tyrone Blvd. Now it's Orlando's turn, and the Altamonte Springs location at 999 N. State Road 434, Suite 1000, is ready to open, with the opening date set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The first 100 guests in line on opening day will receive a limited-edition Torchy’s T-shirt, which gives the recipient a year of free green chile queso each time they wear it to the Altamonte Springs location. The offer is valid for one year, and it can only be redeemed once per day. The restaurants regular hours will be 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Sundays. “After the outpouring of support and love for our Torchy’s Tacos St. Petersburg location, we knew a second Florida location wouldn’t be far behind,” Torchy’s Tacos CEO Mike Rypka commented. “We are thrilled to open the doors in Altamonte Springs and welcome the community into the Torchy’s Tacos family.” A second Orlando location at Orlando's Vineland Pointe in O-Town West is also in the works. Located at 11513 Regency Village Drive, an opening dater this location has yet to be announced. Torchy’s Tacos got its start 15 years ago when founder and CEO Mike Rypka bought a food trailer and set out to change the taco game forever. As word of mouth grew, Torchy’s became known for its scratch-made tacos, emphasizing unique flavors and high-quality ingredients from around the world. Guests can enjoy favorites like the Brushfire taco, award-winning Green Chile Queso and Torchy’s Taco of the Month while sipping fresh-made margaritas and signature cocktails in the 4,450-square-foot space and accompanying patio. At Torchy’s, every taco, queso and margarita is hand-crafted and made-to-order. Torchy’s inventive taco creations served on fresh, housemade corn or flour tortillas like Green Chile Pork featuring pork carnitas, green chiles and cotija cheese, Baja Shrimp made with fried shrimp, cabbage slaw and pickled onions, the famous Trailer Park inspired by Torchy’s beginnings in an Austin food trailer with fried chicken, green chiles, lettuce, pico de gallo and cheddar jack cheese, plus many more. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

An exciting new restaurant is opening in Lake Nona on September 27, and is set to add new flavors to the already wonderful selection of culinary experiences in the area. From Tavistock Restaurant Collection (TRC) comes Nami, an exciting new Japanese-inspired concept, set to open in Lake Nona on Wednesday, September 27. Nami will highlight the collective talent from some of the top chefs in the country and beyond, offering an exciting new and distinctive food and beverage experience. Nami is discreetly tucked away at Lake Nona Wave Hotel at 6004 Artist Ave, Orlando, FL 32827. The restaurant is adjacent to the beautiful Lake Nona Sculpture Garden, a distinguished selection of sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections. Nami's energetic dining room captures the imagination with traditional Japanese ingredients that have been given a contemporary uptick, creating thoughtfully prepared menus that juxtapose precise technique with playful nuances to offer Nami’s interpretive take on Japanese ingredients and flavors. The intimate and exclusive 10-seat omakase counter will offer a different experience, capturing the imagination with traditional Japanese ingredients that have been given a contemporary uptick and a signature embrace of European elements. Each dish is intended to feel simple, sharp and precise. Your omakase journey is quite personal. The modern multi-course offerings range from nigiri to small plates and are specially crafted for the evening. For this experience, advance booking is required and can be enhanced with expertly selected wine and beverage pairings.​ The energetic cocktail bar offers elevated mixology in its precise and beautiful cocktails. As the night evolves the cocktail bar and dining room become one to create a retreat with in-house DJ led vibes and special late night menu offerings. A collective concept created by an exceptional lineup of culinary talent, the team at Nami includes Culinary Director Freddy Money, who also oversees Atlas and The Garden Room in the St. Regis Atlanta; Senior Culinary Director Eli Kaimeh, formerly of Thomas Keller's Per Se restaurant; Corporate Pastry Chef Stuart Whitfield, formerly of The Glass Knife Orlando; and Vice President of Food and Beverage Michael Ferraro. The team also includes Corporate Beverage Director Jacob Johnson, formerly of The Little Nell in Aspen. Daily operations are led by Chef de Cuisine Jason Beliveau and General Manager Christopher Bugeya. Lake Nona Wave Hotel is heralded as one of the most technologically advanced hotels in the world. With a striking façade of curved glass inspired by a wavelength of energy, the hotel features 216 guest rooms, 16 one-bedroom suites and two penthouse suites. Bringing a new and unexpected experience just minutes from Orlando International Airport, Lake Nona Wave Hotel is a luxury lifestyle hotel that is home to experiential drinking and dining, world-class art and design as well as health and well-being innovations. The hotel is only steps away from Lake Nona Town Center and its amazing choice of dining, shopping, and entertainment. For more information, please visit www.lakenonawavehotel.com. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

The Spotlight Cabaret Series at The Winter Park Playhouse is set to play host to Russell Stephens who will perform his latest solo cabaret, A Piece Of Sky in the beautiful lobby piano bar. Russell Stephens is bringing the legendary music of Barbra Streisand to the stage in his latest solo cabaret, A Piece of Sky, on October 11 and 12, 2023. Winter Park Playhouse Music Director Christopher Leavy will accompany on piano. Stephens will use his versatile and compelling voice to pay tribute to the musical legacy of the iconic Ms. Barbra Streisand and her 60-year recording career. Not only will Russell be performing the Streisand's show-stopping and most recognized songs such as "Don't Rain On My Parade," "People," and "Before The Parade Passes By," he will also be singing the lesser known and impactful B-side recordings that made Barbra Streisand the preeminent recording artist and vocalist that she is today. Russell has previously appeared at The Playhouse in Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream, Christmas My Way!, and Crazy For Gershwin. Additionally, he brought the house down with his Spotlight Cabaret - Everybody Says Don't: The Music and Lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. Other recent credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Significant Productions); Cats (Huntsville HS - Alumni Guest Artist); The Addams Family (New Generation Theatrical); Assassins (Florida Theatrical Association); and I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Athens Theatre). Russell also appeared as The Camel in the 2022 premiere cast of O Wondrous Night at SeaWorld San Antonio following five seasons in the Orlando production. Russell is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama's Musical Theatre program. General Admission tickets are $20 plus a one drink minimum. Seating is limited so advance reservations are strongly recommended. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets can be purchased online or by visiting or calling the box office at (407) 645-0145. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

A new craft brewery has opened in the Milk District serving beer, mead, and cider. Twelve Talons Beerworks has opened its own craft microbrewery at 2807 E. South Street in the Milk District close to downtown Orlando. The brewery which started back in 2019, has soft-opened at its new location on Monday, September 18, having first announced the move to the former home of South Street Coin Laundry in 2021. No official hours have been announced, but once we know the details, and when the grand opening is happening, we will let you know! Co-owners and brewers Travis Smith and Daniel Diaz, both previously head brewers, have over 25 years combined professional brewing experience, bringing decades of trade knowledge and creative practices together with quality ingredients to produce unique, flavor-forward beverages. At the new location you can enjoy the breweries core styles of imperial stouts, sours, and IPAs, as well as a rotating selection of beers, ciders and meads. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

A popular Thai restaurant in downtown Orlando has had its after-midnight alcohol sales permit reinstated, after it was suspended by the city for 30 days. Back in late August, the popular downtown Orlando restaurant and bar, Napasorn Thai Restaurant and Sake Bar was the first to have its after-midnight alcohol sales permit suspended by the city of Orlando on August 18. The city of Orlando introduced the new after-midnight alcohol sales code on May 1, 2023, and under the new code, any businesses serving alcohol between the hours of midnight and 2 am have to apply for a permit while agreeing to add extra law enforcement protection, a weapons detection system, ID scanners and an occupancy load monitor system between 10 am and 2 am. The decision by the city to temporarily revoke the Pine Street restaurant's late-night permit followed an inspection by the city where it was discovered that the restaurant was in violation of the permits requirements. It had been revealed that during the July inspection, the restaurant did not have a weapons detection system, ID scanner or occupancy load monitoring system in use. This has resulted in a 30 day suspension notice from the City of Orlando. During the suspension the restaurant was allowed to sell alcohol during the day but could not sell alcohol between midnight and 2 am. Now that the 30 days are over, the restaurant's permit was reinstated on Sept. 17, allowing Napalm to resume after-midnight alcohol sales. To date no other establishments with an after-midnight alcohol sales permits have been suspended by the city. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

A tour reunion that is over two decades in the making is coming to Tampa early in 2024. Metal legends Sevendust and Static-X are bringing their Machine Killer Tour to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Static-X and Sevendust's upcoming co-headlining fall tour hasn't even kicked off yet, but the nu-metal bands are already announcing a second leg. In early 2024, the "Machine Killer" trek will pick back up with a whole month of additional U.S. dates throughout February, and openers Dope and Lines of Loyalty are once again coming along for the ride. A social media presale is happening now with code, BEAT. General admission tickets on sale this Friday, September 22, at 10 am. Get tickets here. In 1999, metal legends Sevendust, Static-X, & DOPE were each exploding onto the scene, while pairing up to create one of the most memorable tours of the year. Fast forward to now and this incredible tour package is primed to deliver a super-charged evening of unforgettable music for newfound and lifelong fans of this resurging genre. The Machine Killer Tour co-headlined by Static-X & Sevendust is named after the GOLD certified sophomore album Machine by Static-X and their recently acclaimed Rise Of The Machine tour, along with the upcoming fourteenth studio album from Sevendust, Truth Killer. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

The exhibition posthumously celebrates Roth’s talent and long-time support of OMA. Norma: Selected Works by Norma Canelas Roth, presented by the Orlando Museum of Art, is the first exhibition solely featuring the works of Norma Canelas Roth. It will focus on Norma the artist, posthumously celebrating her talent and generous spirit. The exhibition will open on Friday, October 20, and be on view through Sunday, January 28, 2024. The style of Roth’s paintings is closely related to those of Miriam Shapiro (a longtime friend) and other artists of the Pattern and Decoration Movement who were prominent in the 1970s and 80s. “As an artist, educator, collector, and patron, Norma had a profoundly positive impact on the OMA.  She was not only interested in contemporary American art, but she was also fascinated by art from around the world.  Although she did not promote herself, she was passionate about advancing the art of specific artists and diverse cultures.” (Marena Grant Morrisey, OMA Executive Director, 1977-2012) Norma Canelas Roth graduated from Rollins College with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and a concentration in painting and art history. She continued her studies with graduate courses at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Norma maintained a studio and continued her painting practice for 30 years until about 1985 when she and her husband Bill turned their attention to building an encyclopedic collection of textiles, and adornment created by traditional cultures worldwide. Drawing on her years of training in art history, applying intensive research and gifted eyes, Norma and Bill created one of the most distinguished collections of its kind in the United States. Their achievement has been recognized three times in Arts and Antiques Magazine which listed them among America’s Top 100 Collectors. Norma and Bill also collected contemporary art and in 1977 they were among the early collectors of a group of artists associated with the Pattern and Decoration Movement. These artists were closely aligned with Norma’s interest in the women’s movement, contemporary women artists, and the art of non-Western cultures which were then marginalized by an art world dominated by white men. A number of the Pattern and Decorative artists such as Miriam Schapiro, Tony Robbin, Jane Kaufman, and Robert Zakanitch, became close friends and mentors in the development of Norma’s most successful and prolific body of work produced in the late 70s and early 80s. Norma’s work was first exhibited at the OMA in 1984 when it was included in the museum’s Annual Juried Exhibition, followed by a three-person exhibit of the winners. Norma and Bill Roth have been involved with the Orlando Museum of Art since 1983 when OMA organized the exhibition Pattern and Decoration Works from their collection. During the decades that followed, Bill and Norma gifted over four hundred artworks to the museum and have lent extensively to OMA exhibitions. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

More magic and convenience is heading your way! Disney Cruise Line have announced that DisneyBand+ is now on-sale for guests sailing aboard the Disney Magic starting October 22. Disney Cruise Line has just announced that DisneyBand+ is going on sale for guests sailing aboard the Disney Magic beginning October 22. Eligible guests will be able to place their orders between 45 and 11 days prior to sailing. With DisneyBand+, guests can unlock the hands-free conveniences of wearable technology onboard the Disney Cruise Line ships. Disney Cruise Line first introduced DisneyBand+ on the Disney Wish, followed by the Disney Fantasy earlier this summer. It is expected that the technology will be introduced to the Disney Wonder and Disney Dream soon. DisneyBand+ is a waterproof wristband designed to enhance your Disney cruise experience. From boarding the ship on embarkation day and accessing your stateroom, to charging specialty food and merchandise to the payment card on your stateroom folio and beyond. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Lionel Messi may not be playing for Inter Miami this weekend, but it is still going to be an exciting game for Orlando City, and SunRail is helping fans get to the game! Waiting for SunRail on Sunday, September 24 like... SunRail will be offering a special FREE Train to Game service this Sunday, 9/24, for the Orlando City Soccer Club vs. Inter Miami CF match at Exploria Stadium! Southbound service starts at 4 p.m. from the DeBary Station. Northbound service starts at 5:45 p.m. from the Poinciana Station. Both Southbound and Northbound Trains will depart from the Church Street Station at 11 p.m. Match kicks-off at 7:30! Ride SunRail to one of the biggest games of the year! No purchase necessary. Ride for Free! Visit sunrail.com to plan your Sunday trip today! For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.