Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin is hitting the road with support from Matt Hansen. Following the release of his new single, King Size Bed, Alec Benjamin has announced his 2024 ‘12 Notes’ Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 31-city tour kicks off on September 6 at SOMA in San Diego making stops across North America in Houston, New York, Chicago and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles at Hollywood Palladium on October 25. The tour will stop off in Orlando with Benjamin taking to the stage at House of Blues Orlando on September 16. Tickets for the show are on sale Friday, April 12 at 10 am, with a Live Nation Presale happening now! (Code: RIFF) Get tickets here. Alec Benjamin is multi-platinum singer-songwriter, cementing himself as a “pop storyteller for the next generation” (TIME). Since his professional debut in 2018, Benjamin has achieved notable milestones with hit tracks like “Let Me Down Slowly” (3x-Platinum; Billboard 200), “If We Have Each Other” (Platinum), “Water Fountain” (Platinum), and “Jesus In LA” (Gold). His creative mind and natural storytelling have consistently produced soulful pop narratives with his debut mixtape Narrated By You (2018), and subsequent studio albums These Two Windows (2020) and (Un)Commentary (2022). Following the release of his most recent album, Benjamin was propelled into a successful headlining tour across the United States, Asia, Australia, and Europe – including debut performances at the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival and Lollapalooza Music Festival. Benjamin boasts an extensive track record with over 9B+ global streams, 12.5M+ social media followers across his platforms, 123M+ in playlist reach, and 1.6B+ YouTube views on his channel. Are you excited to see Alec Benjamin live in Orlando? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Collective Corner is a local pop-up marketplace of makers, designers, doers, and dreamers. Come explore a world of curated products that tell the stories behind the small businesses that created them. Browse racks of one-of-a-kind fashions, vintage and handmade decor, plants, jewelry, art, apothecary, and more - all sourced and made locally. At Collective Corner you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list while treating yourself to a unique market experience that can’t be found anywhere else in Central Florida. The latest Collective Corner Local Pop-Up Market is happening on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 12 pm - 5 pm in the heart of Ivanhoe Village in North Downtown Orlando at Collective Corner’s home, Succulents Empire. This unique plant shop is worth the adventure alone! Succulents Empire, located at 1700 North Orange Avenue. Collective Corner is different than most local markets in the sense that they dive deep into every event and strive to make it the most versatile market in Orlando. They carefully select the vendors in order to provide attendees with a unique, well-curated market experience that is true to the Collective Corner brand. Collective Corner was founded in 2020 and has evolved tremendously since then and its growth has now expanded to several locations to help keep up with demand including Elks Lodge Orlando, and more. For more information on Collective Corner Market, click here. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias' style of comedy is a mixture of story telling with characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the world’s most successful stand-up comedians. He recently became the second highest grossing touring comedian and is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 1.1 billion views and over 25 million fans on social media, and now you can catch him live in Tampa this November. Iglesias will take to the stage for a hilarious night of comedy on November 9, with tickets on sale this Thursday, April 11, 2204. Get tickets here. Iglesias has been included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players” issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels. Last year he also was honored with the cover of Variety’s comedy issue. The comedian has had the distinct honor of being one of the few to headline and sell-out Madison Square Garden in New York, Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and The Sydney Opera House in Australia. On TV,Iglesias is the star and executive producer of the Netflix original comedy series,Mr.Iglesias, which is currently streaming 3 seasons.Iglesias plays a good- natured public high school teacher who works at his alma mater. He takes on teaching gifted but misfit kids to not only save them from being “counseled out” by a bully bureaucrat Assistant Principal, but also to help them unlock their full potential. In 2020, the show won best Primetime Comedy at The Imagen Awards, which recognizes positive portrayals of Latinx actors/actresses in the entertainment industry. In addition to his comedy series, Iglesias penned a deal with Netflix to release two stand- up comedy specials. The first, titled One Show Fits All, was filmed in front of a sold-out audience at the Toyota Center in Houston and debuted in January 2019. The second, Stadium Fluffy premiered on October 18th and was taped in front of a crowd of 55,000 fans at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, where Iglesias made history as the first comedian to perform at and sellout the largest MLB stadium in the US. Both of these specials are follow-ups to his highly successful 2016 special, I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry, which was filmed at the Allstate Arena in Chicago to two sold-out shows with a total of 20,000 fans in attendance. Feature film credits include co-starring roles in Magic Mike, Magic Mike XXL and A Haunted House 2. Gabriel’s voice has been heard in many animated films including the recent Space Jam: A New Legacy as “Speedy Gonzales” streaming on HBOMAX. In 2017, Iglesias voiced the role of “Head Clerk” in Pixar’s Academy Award nominated animated film Coco. He also voiced “Babo” in Ugly Dolls, “Rufus the Dog” in Sony’s Golden Globe nominated animated holiday film The Star and “Cuatro” in Fox 20th Century Film’s Academy Award nominated animated film Ferdinand. Gabriel is one of a handful of comedians with a theatrically released stand-up concert comedy film, TheFluffy Movie. On the small screen, Fluffy’s Food Adventures, a non-scripted comedic docu-follow series completed a 3-season run on FUSE TV in 2017. Gabriel was a recurring guest star on the ABC sitcomCristela, and also guest-starred in an episode of ABC’s hit comedy Modern Family. Comedy Central aired Iglesias’ hit series Stand-Up Revolution for 3 seasons. Comedy Central also aired Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy in an unprecedented two-night comedy special to over 15 million viewers. The special was a follow-up to his previous DVD specials, Hot & Fluffy and I’m Not Fat...I’m Fluffy, which have sold millions of copies. Gabriel Iglesias is the youngest of six children, raised by a single mother in Long Beach, CA. It was during his childhood that he developed a strong sense of humor to deal with the obstacles he faced. In 1997, he set out to hone his comedic skills, and performed stand-up anywhere he could find an audience; including biker bars and hole-in-the-wall joints. Gabriel’s stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring his personal experiences to life. His unique and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages Are you excited to see the show? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

The raddest celebration this side of the millennium is coming to Daytona beach in September! 90s Con Florida, created by Thats4Entertainment, will take place at Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, on September 13, 14 and 15, 2024. Following a successful 2023 convention in Tampa that brought together your favorite 90s stars from Boy Meets World, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Halloweentown, Beverly Hills 90210, Full House, Charmed, Family Matters, and Saved By The Bell, 90s Con Florida is heading east for 2024 . Expect TV, Movie and Music reunions that are brand new to the convention scene, with organizers promising one of the raddest celebration of the most awesome decade in history! In addition to the celebrity guests, fans can expect vendors, cosplay competitions, panels, and much much more. Read on for a selection of the celebrity guests attending 90's Con this year. So far organizers have revealed that former cast members of Melrose Place will be attending 90s Con, with Laura Leighton, Josie Bissett, Grant Show, Daphne Zuniga and Brooke Langton all attending the fan convention, the occasion is extra special as it marks Leighton and Langton's first-ever fan convention appearances. Also making a first time convention appearance is sisters Brittany and Cynthia Daniel, stars of Sweet Valley High. The duo will be at the show all three days for autographs, selfies, photo ops and a Q&A panel. Even more siblings will be attending 90s Con Florida, with the show welcoming the stars of Brotherly Love, the Lawrence brothers! Matt, Andy and Joey will be with at the convention for autographs, selfies, photo ops and a Q&A panel!. Stay tuned for more celebrity announcements coming your way!! Tickets for 90s Con Florida are on sale now. Day passes range from $40 to $60, or you can grab a weekend pass starting at $125, and why not! VIP packages are also available for purchase. To book tickets to this totally rad event head to the 90's Con website, no dial up needed! Are you excited for the celebrities coming to 90s Con Florida? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida , follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Following last years success, a pop-up outdoor roller skating rink returns to St. Pete Pier! Get ready to groove at the sensational Rockin Roller Rink, back for its second year at the St. Pete Pier! From now through until April 14, let the good times roll with themed nights, live beats, dazzling disco balls, vibrant lights, scrumptious food, refreshing drinks, and much more! Grab your skates (included in rental), tie those laces, and skate at the 2nd annual Rockin Roller Rink on the St Pete Pier. Check the activities schedule for many themed skating nights and special events such as Tik Tok Tuesdays, Britney Night, Pride Night, 90’s Night, and others for an enhanced skating experience. We highly recommend reserving your skating time in advance.  Time slots will fill up and walk-up availability is not guaranteed. The pop up Rockin Roller Rink officially opened today, Friday March 10, and is open until April 9, 2023, so grab your crew, tie those laces, and skate around St. Pete Pier's first ever outdoor roller skating rink. The cost of the experience varies from $13 to $20, depending on day/time/special events and includes skate rental. Tickets includes up to 75 minutes of skating time. For details and to book your session, click here. Are you excited for the Rockin Roller Rink?  Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida , follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Walt Disney World are offering everyone savings of up to 30% off resort stays this summer. Guests wishing to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel this summer can take advantage of up to 30% off regular room rates thanks to a new discount announced by Disney. But, to grab the 30% off on rooms, you must stay 5 nights or longer. For stays of 1-4 nights: Save up to 15% on stays at Disney Value Resorts Save up to 20% on stays at Disney Moderate Resorts Save up to 25% on stays at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts For stays of 5 nights or longer: Save up to 20% on stays at Disney Value Resorts Save up to 25% on stays at Disney Moderate Resorts Save up to 30% on stays at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort Save Up to 30% on Rooms Save 30% for stays of 5 or more nights. Save 25% for stays of 1 to 4 nights. Participating Resorts: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Save Up to 25% on Rooms Save 25% for stays of 5 or more nights. Save 20% for stays of 1 to 4 nights. Participating Resorts: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – 5th Sleeper Rooms, King Bed Rooms, and Preferred Rooms Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Save Up to 20% on Rooms Save 20% for stays of 5 or more nights. Save 15% for stays of 1 to 4 nights. Participating Resorts: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Save 10% on Rooms Save 10%, regardless of the length of stay. Participating Resorts: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Deluxe Rooms Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Exclusions: The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, 3-Bedroom Villas at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, Club Level rooms at all Disney Resort hotels, suites at Disney Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Cascade Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and Bora Bora Bungalows and Tower Rooms at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Florida residents can take advantage of new savings at Walt Disney World hotels throughout the summer. Walt Disney World has announced a new Florida Resident discount for resort stays this summer 2024. The new offer gives savings of up to 30% off depending on the dates and hotel selected. Save up to 20% on stays at Disney Value Resorts Save up to 25% on stays at Disney Moderate Resorts Save up to 30% on stays at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts Stays are available from July 8 through October 3, 2024. Save Up to 30% at the following resorts: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney's Riviera Resort Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney's Yacht Club Resort The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Save Up to 25% at these locations: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Save Up to 20% at the following resorts: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Pop Century Resort Save Up to 10% on select accommodations: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Standard Rooms Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Deluxe Rooms Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows This offer excludes: The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, 3-bedroom Villas at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, Club Level rooms at all Disney Resort hotels, suites at Disney Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Cascade Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and Bora Bora Bungalows and Tower Rooms at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Walt Disney World has announced new discounts for annual passholders on resort stays this summer. Good news for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, as the resort has announced savings of up to 35% off resort stays throughout the summer. Here are the details: Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on Walt Disney World room-only stays from July 8 through October 3, 2024. Save up to 25% on stays at Disney Value Resorts Save up to 30% on stays at Disney Moderate Resorts Save up to 35% on stays at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts Save up to 35% on these hotels: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney's Riviera Resort Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney's Yacht Club Resort The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Save up to 30% on these hotels: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Save up to 25% on these hotels: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Pop Century Resort Save up to 10% on these hotels: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Standard Rooms Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Deluxe Rooms Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows The offer excludes: The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, 3-bedroom Villas at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, Club Level rooms at all Disney Resort hotels, suites at Disney Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Cascade Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and Bora Bora Bungalows and Tower Rooms at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Dick's Last Resort has given an update on its plans to open in Orlando and Daytona Beach. Dick’s Last Resort is returning to Orlando following a break of almost 8 years! The chain known for really good food, and really rude waiters, abruptly closed its Orlando location at Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets in November 2016. Dick’s Last Resort, where sarcasm is always on the menu and customers should come with a sense of humor and a thick skin, is returning to Orlando, AND Daytona Beach, with the chain only month's away from opening, with construction underway at both locations. A spokesperson for the restaurant has confirmed to FOX 35 that the two new locations are now only months away from opening, with the Daytona Beach location opening in June within the Ocean Walk Shoppes, and the Orlando location at The Pointe on International Drive further behind, with an expected opening date of late 2024 or early 2025. From Rug-rats to old farts, from high class to no-class, from the top of the food chain, to the bottom of the barrel, its fun for all and all in fun for those who dare to enter! Sit back and watch, or join in the fun. Famous for deliciously messy cuisine, oddly entertaining décor, rowdy and unpredictable service, live bands and let-loose atmosphere. Dick's Last Resort will offer a casual, down-to-earth entertainment option for locals and visitors to Orlando, and Daytona Beach. Dick’s has always been known for its outrageous, surly, energetic wait staff who inflict humor upon their guests. Their atmosphere makes everyone feel like they’re temporarily breaking all the rules……and getting away with it. Sounds fun? If you can't wait for the new locations to open, you can visit Dick's in Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more information about Dick's Last Resort. Are you looking forward to visiting Dick's Last Resort in Orlando or Daytona Beach? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news again! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Dom't miss your chance to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This will be the last chance to see a solar eclipse across the United States until 2045! On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon completely blocks the face of the Sun. In the path of totality, a total solar eclipse creates a brief period of total darkness during the day. While the April 8 eclipse is a total solar eclipse, Florida is not in the path of totality and will only experience about a 60% partial eclipse. The eclipse will begin at 1:46 pm, peak at 3:03 pm, and end at 4:17 pm While you can safely experience this phenomenon from anywhere (with proper eye protection, of course), there is number of solar eclipse viewing parties and celebrations in Orlando to celebrate this celestial event. It is never safe to look directly at the sun during an eclipse without specialized eye protection, this can cause severe retina damage! Orlando Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties 2024 Orlando Science Center Viewing Party April 8, 2024 The Orlando Science Center is hosting a solar eclipse viewing party and everyone is invited to what promises to be a celebration to remember! This event will be held rain or shine. If the eclipse is not visible in our area due to cloud cover or weather conditions, don't worry! Orlando Science Center will also be live-streaming the view from other locations within the Science Center. Plus, enjoy out-of-this-world programming to help you explore and celebrate the solar eclipse - no matter the weather! To purchase tickets for the viewing party, click here. Advance tickets and registrations will be required for this event. Each ticket holder will receive a pair of eclipse glasses. Orange County Regional History Center & Orlando Public Library Solar Celebration April 8, 2024 The Orange County Regional History Center and the Orlando Public Library are hosting a “sun”-sational gathering! Participate in a spectacular FREE solar eclipse viewing party on Monday, April 8 from 2.30 - 4 pm, featuring themed games, activities, and hands-on crafts to facilitate a fascinating celestial discovery. Solar-safe sunglasses and a solar telescope for viewing will be available. Solar Celebration Schedule Orlando Public Library 1st Floor, Children’s Library For Children & Families: Livestream of the eclipse Eclipse coloring activities Solar Eclipse Photo Booth 3rd Floor, Albertson Room For Adults: Livestream of the eclipse History Center Heritage Square Park Solar eclipse viewing Total Eclipse Trivia Inside the museum Celestial Odyssey Seminole Solar Legend Craft For more information on the Orange County Library System Solar Celebrations, click here. Partial Solar Eclipse Celebration At Kennedy Space Center April 8, 2024 Join fellow enthusiasts and witness nature’s own spectacle as a partial solar eclipse graces the Central Florida skies from 1:48 pm to 4:17 pm. From 2:00 – 5:00 PM, visit the Rocket Garden to pick up your eclipse safety glasses, while supplies last, and enjoy music by roaming DJ Larry. You can also watch NASA’s live broadcast from various locations in the path of totality on giant screens located in the Rocket Garden. Astronaut Scholar* Will Jarvis will host a presentation inside Journey To Mars in the morning, then be available the rest of the day to answer questions. This special day isn’t just your chance to celebrate the Sun – you can also get a head start on your Earth Day festivities! Stop by booths hosted by local businesses and conservation groups to hear firsthand about their sustainability practices and how they help our community – and the rest of the planet. You can learn about solar energy through hands-on activities at our education stations on the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis. And don’t miss the visitor complex’s S.T.E.A.M. Team, who will be conducting environmentally friendly experiments throughout the visitor complex. All activities are included with admission. For more info, and to purchase tickets click here. Watch Live Through the Eyes of NASA April 8, 2024 Join NASA experts as the total solar eclipse moves across North America on April 8, 2024, traveling through Mexico, across the United States from Texas to Maine, and out across Canada’s Atlantic coast. Tune in for live views from across the path, expert commentary, live demos, and more. Seminole State College Join the staff of the Emil Buehler Planetarium, Central Florida Astronomical Society, Seminole State College Library, and guests from around the country as they share this amazing experience, featuring unique views of the progress of the eclipse using various telescopes. The livestream will take place from 1:30 pm to 3 pm with totality occurring around 2:53 pm. How To Safely Watch The Solar Eclipse During a solar eclipse, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury. When watching the partial phases of the solar eclipse directly with your eyes, which happens before and after totality, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun Always inspect your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer before use; if torn, scratched, or otherwise damaged, discard the device. Always supervise children using solar viewers. Do NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury. For more information, check out NASA's dedicated Solar Eclipse webpage. For the latest news from Orlando and throughout Central Florida with our Daily Orlando News. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 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Get ready for an amazing evening of jazz and blues from some of the most popular bands in Central Florida. The much loved Jazz’n Blues Concert at Harry P. Leu Gardens returns this year on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 7 pm - 10 pm. Enjoy an incredible spring concert in Orlando’s most beautiful garden with an evening of jazz, blues and a little bit of everything in between from some of the most popular bands in Central Florida. Pack a dinner picnic of your favorite foods and drinks, and yes, alcohol is permitted, then sit back, relax and enjoy the music! This year's lineup: Robert Harris Group (Jazz) Buddy Blues Band  (Blues) Mud Rooster Blues (Blues) There will be 3 bands in 3 locations in the 50-acre gardens. Bring chairs or blanket and sit wherever you like on any lawn area or find a nice spot in a gazebo and take a stroll around the bands and gardens. Lobos Coffee Roasters will be onsite with a selection of local craft beers, canned wine and cocktails, specialty espresso drinks and sweet treats for sale. Tickets are only available online, not sold at Leu Gardens. The gardens will open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available now. Tickets are only available online. Ticket Information: $25.00 advance per person plus tax and online fees ($30.26 each). $20.00 advance Member plus tax and online fees. AHS and Guest Passes are not accepted for special events – discount is only available for advance sales thru April 12th. Only Members may purchase Member tickets, Membership ID number required ($24.57 each). Day Of Ticket: $30.00 plus tax and online fees for everyone including Members, if available ($35.93 each). Parking: is free at Leu Gardens and at Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Rees Ave, Orlando, with shuttles running from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. For more information, click here. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Chuck Lager focuses on chef-driven bar food, featuring an elevated food selection that is hand-crafted by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani. Growing restaurant brand Chuck Lager America’s Tavern has opened the doors today, Monday, April 8 in Orlando at 8151 International Drive, a location that was previously home to Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux. Co-created by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, Chuck Lager, Craig Colby & Michael Colby, the concept is centered around the idea that life’s best stories take shape over delicious food and a couple of drinks. Chuck Lager America’s Tavern bring a chef-inspired menu to Orlando. Perfected by Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani, guests can expect menu staples include Fabio’s celebrated meatball sub, wagyu beef meatloaf, sesame ginger chicken, Asian shrimp tacos, and Fabio's fire roasted half chicken. Then lose yourself in an impressive selection of craft bourbons and ice cold beers or hammer that sweet tooth with a delicious choice of decadent desserts. Fabio Viviani was on three seasons of the television competition show Top Chef and won the title of “Fan Favorite.” When you meet him, you will understand why. He is a celebrity without the celebrity ego. His drive for excellence and true culinary talent make him a celebrated and revered chef. When Fabio was a child, he would learn the recipes of his family at the side of his beloved grandmother. She taught him the skills to make delicious pastas and the patience required to create the best sauces. These lessons serve as the basis of Fabio’s menus – fresh, rustic ingredients combined with passion and talent to produce exceptional dishes. One day, Fabio met a man in his grandmother’s kitchen. This man had heard rumors of her incredible dishes. She welcomed him into her home and served truly inspired meals, and he never forgot the way that experience made him feel. That man was Chuck Lager. Chuck and Fabio kept in touch and became great admirers of one another. They vowed to work together on a restaurant, which ultimately became Chuck Lager America’s Tavern. Look for them both to drop into the venues. Fabio will be the one with the Italian accent; Chuck will be the one with whatever accent he feels like at the time. This will be the tavern’s fourth location in Florida, and hopefully we will have news soon on when this exciting new addition to I-Drive will officially open. Are you looking forward to visiting Chuck Lager America’s Tavern? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news again! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.