Pitbull, Iggy Azalea announce Orlando stop as part of tour
ORLANDO, Fla. — Mr. Worldwide is coming to Orlando. Pitbull, along with Iggy Azalea, will stop at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando Oct. 16 as part of Can’t Stop Us Now tour, a news release announced Monday. READ: Britney Spears confuses some with Instagram pregnancy newsTickets to see the Grammy-winning superstars in Orlando go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Those who register in advance will receive a pre-sale password via text and email 25 minutes before the pre-sale begins. READ: Giant mural of Prince coming to downtown Minneapolis in JuneTicket prices range from around $29.95 to $155.45, the news release states.
wftv.comCity of Orlando hosting job fair for public works positions
Amway job fair A worker speaks to a job applicant at the Amway Center job fair on Feb. 15, 2021. (Nick Papantonis)ORLANDO, Fla. — The city of Orlando is hosting a job fair to hire for public works positions on Friday. The city said qualified applicants will have the opportunity to be interviewed and receive a conditional job offer during the event. Officials said there are several positions available for all experience levels, with pay rates ranging from $15 per hour to $26 per hour, depending on the position. READ: Hank Williams Jr’s wife Mary Jane Thomas dies in FloridaNeeded positions include:Automotive TechnicianElectricianEquipment Operator - HeavyEquipment Operator - LightHeavy Equipment TechnicianLift Station OperatorMechanic - IndustrialSanitation Equipment Operator - AutomatedSanitation Equipment Operator - CommercialUtility Service WorkerWastewater TechnicianREAD: Is there a gas stimulus check coming?
wftv.comDaddy Yankee says he’s retiring: ‘I see the finish line’
Daddy Yankee has surprised his fans by announcing his retirement from music with an album and a tour, more than three decades after he started a career that put reggaeton on the world map and made him one of the biggest idols of the Latin genre.
Billy Joel is coming to Orlando this weekend: 9 things to know about the Piano Man
Billy Joel will perform a special New Year’s Eve concert in Orlando at the Amway Center. ORLANDO, Fla. — One of the most prolific and popular singer/songwriters of any generation will be in an Orlando state of mind. Billy Joel returns to Orlando Saturday for a rocking night at Camping World Stadium. READ” This major artist will perform at Camping World Stadium in 20222. He also played the final rock concert ever at New York’s Shea Stadium before it was torn down in 2008.
wftv.comHundreds hope to get hired as Central Florida live event industry comes roaring back
The security worker enjoyed the once or twice per week shifts, helping live events and concerts. Amway Center alone has more than 50 non-recurring events on the books this year, as opposed to the usual 35 to 40. The time is now to work here at Amway Center. More info ➡️ https://t.co/trHVvdRDhm pic.twitter.com/XA2jzL95nI — Amway Center (@AmwayCenter) February 14, 2022Down the road, Camping World Stadium has five concerts planned, with the possibility of more. The live events business was one of the last to make a comeback after the pandemic, with people still nervous about large crowds and many places banning them altogether.
wftv.comToday: Amway Center to host job fair
The Amway Center in Orlando is hiring and will host a job fair from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Amway Center and its partners will hold same-day, on-site interviews for a range of part-time positions. READ: Police: Video shows Florida woman skip Walmart register with 2 TVs, soundbarThe Amway Center Winter Job Fair will be held on the East Terrace Level concourse. For more information on Tuesday’s job fair, click here. Amway Center Job Fair flyer Amway Center will hold a career fair Feb. 15©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comAmway Center spotlights Central Florida flavors at new dining destinations
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Amway Center is highlighting some local flavor with two new food destinations inside the venue. Officials said Orlando Table and Orlando Market will host a rotating lineup of some of Central Florida’s top chefs and culinary creations. The options will also change as new food partners are swapped out every few weeks. Orlando Table is located by section 114 on the terrace level and Orlando Market can be found on the opposite side of the terrace level by section 104. WATCH: Major cold front on the way to Central FloridaThe new dining options will offer food from local restaurants including Bao’s Castle, The Escobar Kitchen and 4 Rivers Smokehouse.
wftv.comOrlando venues to receive $10 million grant to off set losses during the pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando City Commissions will announce that the city’s venues, including the Amway Center and Camping World Stadium, will get a $10 million grant. The grant will help the venues off set losses during the pandemic. During the meeting, city leaders will also discuss new scooter rules and building a new fire station and park in Lake Nona. READ: City leaders to vote on building new fire station, park in Lake NonaChannel 9 will monitor the meeting. READ: New scooter rules up for vote in OrlandoClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comEverything when saw when Chris Stapleton and Sheryl Crow came to Orlando’s Amway Center
Everything when saw when Chris Stapleton and Sheryl Crow came to Orlando’s Amway CenterThis Florida mansion on a private island is the most expensive home on ZillowEveryone we saw (not getting peed on) at Welcome to Rockville 2021All the party people we saw at Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando 2021Everything we saw at Orlando Beer Festival 2021This ‘Avatar’-themed home in Florida comes with a massive waterfall
photos.orlandoweekly.comDozens of Florida entities under review for violating state ‘vaccine passport’ ban
ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 100 separate entities are being investigated by the Florida Department of Health for possible violations of the state’s ban on vaccine passports. The law, signed in May, prohibits businesses, government agencies, and schools from requiring documentation of a COVID-19 vaccination or post-infection proof. Thrilled to sign legislation that prohibits COVID-19 vaccine passports in Florida. According to the health department, only those actually found to be in violation of the law will be fined. They’re facing a fine of nearly $3.6 million for its vaccine requirements for county employees.
wftv.com‘The chain is broken’: Hispanic residents, elected officials call for more government representation
ORLANDO, Fla. — The series of Hispanic Heritage Month events continued across Florida Tuesday, making a stop at the Amway Center in the City of Orlando. During tonight’s @citybeautiful Hispanic Heritage Month event, we celebrated our city’s vibrancy and commitment to inclusion. “Our people are not well informed, and therefore, we’re seeing so many needs,” the city’s lone Hispanic commissioner, Tony Ortiz said. Ortiz said community members needed to vote on the issues and stop casting ballots for candidates who campaigned on empty promises. READ: Florida’s Hispanic vote seeing growthAs the Hispanic population has grown – through both immigration and larger family sizes – there are signs members are beginning to utilize their clout.
wftv.comState investigating Central Florida businesses, venues for requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccine
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The state health department said it is investigating more than a dozen Central Florida businesses and venues for requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and fines could be coming. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who is named personally on the list of those being investigated, said he’s prepared for whatever comes next. READ: Orange County to discipline unvaccinated employees over COVID-19 vaccine mandateDemings said he has not been contacted to be told he’s being fined. READ: Orange County mayor declares October domestic violence awareness monthThe Orange County attorney has also been following other similar cases through the court system, and said most are not holding up under scrutiny. “The indication is the Florida law flies in the face of our Florida constitution and perhaps in the face of common sense,” Demings said.
wftv.comEveryone we saw at Orlando’s Come Out With Pride 2021
Everyone we saw at Orlando’s Come Out With Pride 2021Maluma’s ‘Papi Juancho’ tour brought a blend of reggaeton and pop to the Amway Center20 Orlando area corn mazes and pumpkin patches to explore this fallThis Florida home comes with a bloody Halloween mural in one of the bedroomsGatorland’s ‘Gators, Ghosts & Goblins’ brings Halloween to the best Orlando attractionEx-Magic player Victor Oladipo’s Orlando home (complete with massive sneaker closet) just sold
photos.orlandoweekly.comMaluma’s ‘Papi Juancho’ tour brought a blend of reggaeton and pop to the Amway Center
Maluma’s ‘Papi Juancho’ tour brought a blend of reggaeton and pop to the Amway Center20 Orlando area corn mazes and pumpkin patches to explore this fallThis Florida home comes with a bloody Halloween mural in one of the bedroomsGatorland’s ‘Gators, Ghosts & Goblins’ brings Halloween to the best Orlando attractionEx-Magic player Victor Oladipo’s Orlando home (complete with massive sneaker closet) just soldCrummy Gummy’s portraits showcase Orlando’s LGBTQ art kids
photos.orlandoweekly.comEx-Magic player Victor Oladipo’s Orlando home (complete with massive sneaker closet) just sold
Victor Oladipo's house is a much more permanent fixture in Orlando than the ex-Magic player himself. Though the sale price is currently unknown, it was listed via Mainframe Real Estate for $1.8 million. If you can stop drooling at the storage, the house also features a pool, a movie theater and a putting green in the backyard. The home was listed by Jea Lanza & KeAusha Jordan of Mainframe Real Estate. Photos via Mainframe Real Estate.
photos.orlandoweekly.comEveryone we saw at Carl Cox’s house music blowout this weekend
The 25 hottest new restaurants in Orlando right nowEveryone we saw at Carl Cox’s house music blowout this weekendLauren Daigle sent Orlando’s Amway Center into a raptureOrlando marches against abortion restrictions at ‘Bans Off My Body’ rallyThese are the most gruesome performers at Halloween Horror Nights this yearTampa Bay Buccaneers co-owner’s palace is on the market for nearly $9 million
photos.orlandoweekly.comLauren Daigle sent Orlando’s Amway Center into a rapture
The 25 hottest new restaurants in Orlando right nowEveryone we saw at Carl Cox’s house music blowout this weekendLauren Daigle sent Orlando’s Amway Center into a raptureOrlando marches against abortion restrictions at ‘Bans Off My Body’ rallyThese are the most gruesome performers at Halloween Horror Nights this yearTampa Bay Buccaneers co-owner’s palace is on the market for nearly $9 million
photos.orlandoweekly.com9 things to do this weekend: Halloween Horror Nights returns, Disney on Ice comes to Amway Center
Here are nine things happening in Central Florida. Halloween Horror Nights officially kicks off at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday night and runs select nights through Oct. 31. READ: Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights starts this weekend: Here are 9 things to knowExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Universal unveils special menu for HHN 2021 Graveyard Cupcake (NBCUniversal)Disney on Ice is coming to the Amway Center this weekend. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 1:15p.m. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is included with admission.
wftv.comHarry Styles concert at Amway Center to require masks, proof of COVID-19 vaccine or negative test
The event organizer is requiring all fans must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the event or proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes 14 days after the final vaccination shot, according to the Amway Center website. Fans who are under 12 and unvaccinated will be required to take a COVID-19 test within 48 hours before the event. “There will be staff checking proof of negative tests and/or vaccination at each venue and denying entry to those non-compliant with these requirements,” the Amway Center website states. This marks the first major show at the Amway Center to institute the requirement. READ: Some restaurants at Orlando International Airport remain closed due to lack of workersHarry Styles and special guest Jenny Lewis take the stage at the Amway Center at 8 p.m. on Oct. 7.
wftv.comTrump, Bill O’Reilly coming to Amway Center in Orlando
Donald Trump (L) and television personality Bill O'Reilly attend the game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on July 30, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)ORLANDO, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump and journalist Bill O’Reilly are heading to the Amway Center this December. The event is part of Trump’s “History Tour.”READ: US drops Trump order targeting TikTok, plans its own reviewJust Announced: The History Tour is coming to Amway Center on Dec 12 featuring Donald Trump and Bill O'Reilly. More info: https://t.co/Ig91TydMk6 pic.twitter.com/MKeBWCoQqU — Amway Center (@AmwayCenter) June 9, 2021“In a series of live conversations across the country, Mr. Trump and Mr. O’Reilly will discuss exactly how things were accomplished, as well as challenges, both good and bad, during the four years of Mr. Trump’s presidency,” Amway Center said on its website. Additionally, it will be fun, fun, fun, for everyone who attends!”The limited-engagement tour will also stop in Sunrise and multiple cities in Texas this December.
wftv.comAmway, Orlando Magic owner Richard DeVos Jr. gave $25,000 to DeSantis PAC
click to enlarge Screenshot via Florida ChannelRichard DeVos Jr. gave $25,000 to a political action committee supporting the re-election of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this month.According to the PAC's own disclosures, the member of the Amway Center and Orlando Magic-owning DeVos family gave the committee the large donation on March 16. It was the second donation that DeVos had made to the PAC since 2018. Publix Supermarkets, for example, gave $150,000 to the PAC between 2018 and the present. St. Augustine-based Island Doctors, who have practices from Pensacola all the way down to Naples, gave $508,000 to this PAC in the last three years.
orlandoweekly.comDallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic takes equity stake in sports drink company BioSteel
National Basketball Association star Luka Doncic gave himself a birthday gift – an equity stake in sports nutrition maker BioSteel. The Dallas Mavericks star joined the growing list of pro athletes with an ownership stake in the company as part of a multi-year endorsement deal. Terms of Doncic's equity stake in BioSteel were not provided. The company added National Football League stars Patrick Mahomes and DeAndre Hopkins to its equity roster in 2020. In 2019, cannabis firm Canopy Growth purchased a majority stake in BioSteel.
cnbc.comOrange County Public Schools announces graduation dates for class of 2021
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools officials have announced graduation dates for the class of 2021. Timber Creek High School, May 26 at 2 p.m.University High School, May 26 at 7:30 p.m.Evans High School, May 27 at 8:30 a.m.Jones High School, May 27 at 2 p.m.Ocoee High School, May 27 at 7:30 p.m.Orange Technical College, June 2 at 8:30 a.m.District officials said the schedule is based on the availability of the arena during NBA playoffs or Solar Bears hockey games. In the event the Amway Center is unable to host any of the ceremonies on the above dates, alternative locations will be determined, the county said. Superintendent Barbara Jenkins spoke about these preliminary plans during her Community Update video, which was released Friday. All guidelines and protocols are being made in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County and the Amway Center.
Florida First Lady efforting curriculum for mental health, partnering professional athletes
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis unveiled a new program for students Friday that will use curriculum in the classroom, volunteering in the community and the influence of professional athletes to help young people improve their mental health. “One of the biggest barriers, hands down, that we both saw was the stigma,” Casey DeSantis said. “This curriculum will focus on key fundamentals of teaching kids how to be resilient,” Casey DeSantis said. “For example, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, the value of mentorship, empathy, respect, responsibility.”AdThe resiliency curriculum will also include volunteerism. Simon, a former Florida State University footballer and Philadelphia Eagles player, described the stigma and struggles professional athletes face even when they appear to be on top of the world.
Orange County schools to hold in-person graduation ceremonies at Amway Center
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools are planning to hold in-person graduation ceremonies at the Amway Center. The announcement comes after OCPS Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins spoke with health officials. The school will also have a backup plan in place in the event that the Amway Center isn’t able to accommodate the dates needed. Ad“All of the graduations will happen in person with face masks at the Amway -- that’s where OCPS has the capacity and permission to have it there,” Jenkins added. School officials have not announced graduation dates yet, although school officials say the dates have already been booked.
Leslye Gale's O-Town Lowdown on Magic 107.7 for Friday, Feb. 19, 2021
click to enlarge Photo via Magic 107.7You know a beer is good when people flock to a laundromat to find it. Twelve Talons brewery is trading up soap suds for suds of a different sort. – LINKIf you're in the Orlando area this weekend, look up at the Amway Center. – LINKIf you find yourself with a little extra time this weekend, head over to the Orlando Science Center. A unique partnership between the City of Orlando and the Orlando Utilities Commission is set up there.
orlandoweekly.comAmway Center's rooftop bar overlooking downtown Orlando has a new lease on life as Sky Lounge
click image Photo courtesy SkyLoungeThe Amway Center's rooftop bar has new owners and a new moniker as SkyLounge at Amway Center The former One80 Skytop Lounge, perched atop the Downtown Orlando sports and performance venue, is now operated by the Downtown Hospitality Group, and is on track to open Friday, Feb. 19, just in time for the Magic's home game against the Golden State Warriors.Once up and running, the Sky Lounge will be open on game and event days through the duration of this current NBA season.The Lounge will then be placed on "pause" for a top-down remodel over the summer, before reopening in October for the next NBA season. DHG will continue to " refine " the Sky Lounge concept during the entirety of 2021.
orlandoweekly.comOrlando Magic building $70 million training facility next to Amway Center
The Magic and AdventHealth announced a new $70 million training facility will be built in downtown Orlando. ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic and AdventHealth announced a new $70 million training facility will be built in downtown Orlando. Team officials said the 130,000-square-foot facility will be located in the area of South Division Avenue and West Central Boulevard, just north of the Amway Center. It is a stone’s throw from the Amway Center. The Magic currently train and practice in the Amway Center.
Here’s how the latest COVID-19 relief package could benefit nonprofit organizations
ORLANDO, Fla. – Monday night’s deal reached in Congress for a new stimulus package will be showing some strong support for small business owners and for nonprofit organizations. Funding from the new round of COVID-19 relief will go toward small businesses, including minority-owned businesses, nonprofits, and food assistance programs to help them recover from the pandemic. “In that package, there is some funding for food assistance programs, much like SNAP, which is formerly known as food stamps. Essentially, what happens in the bill is that they’ve allocated $13 billion for SNAP and other food assistance programs.”According to the organization, the current bill would provide them funding through the SNAP federal food assistance program. The much-anticipated federal relief funding also includes $15 billions to help independent movie theaters, cultural institutions and live venues like the Amway Center and Camping World Stadium, which weren’t included in the first round of COVID-19 relief funding.
Orlando Magic release plan to allow fans at games
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic announced Friday that they will host their season opener later this month at the Amway Center with a limited amount of fans present. The team said in a news release that capacity will be reduced for the Dec. 23 game against the Miami Heat and social distancing protocols will be in place. Seats will be made available on a game-by-game basis. “As we have said, the health and safety of everyone connected to our game will be top priority,” Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins said in a news release. “Our goal is to make everyone feel comfortable that extensive safety precautions have been taken for the return to Amway Center.
Florida Chamber shows breakdown of early voters after 6 million people cast their ballots
51% of early votes in Florida have come from people 60 or older (Florida Chamber of Commerce)The data of early voters statewide provided by the Florida Chamber of Commerce makes it easy to see why Florida is in play this election, as more than 6 million have already voted. “We’ll probably have by Election Day more votes or about as many votes cast prior to Election Day to what we had in the entire 2016 election,” Coelho said. As of Oct. 27, early votes cast by women has reached 54% with votes cast by men trailing behind at 44%. The racial breakdown or early voters shows 15% of Hispanic voters barely outpacing black voters at 12% in the sunshine state. While votes cast by people 60+ make up 51% despite reports of record turnout among young voters in Florida.
1 week into early voting, Orange County sees fewer voters at Amway Center location
ORLANDO, Fla. – Early voting at a new early voting location in Orange County has seen a bit of decline in recent days, but election officials say it could be voter choice or because it’s a new polling location and more people are voting by mail. The Amway Center saw an increase the first day of early voting, then the numbers dropped shortly after. Here’s how to track your ballot]News 6 asked Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles about the Amway early voting stats. He said early voting numbers are actually up countywide compared to early voting so far in 2016. Cowles also said the Amway Center is a new early voting location and that it’s common to see larger early voting numbers toward the end of early voting.
Presidential campaigns to crisscross Florida over weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. – President Donald Trump kicked off a weekend full of campaigning across Florida as both sides try to lock in votes ahead of Election Day. I like The Villages,” Trump said at a campaign stop in Marion County on Friday. “We’re going to win the state of Florida. We’re going to win four more years in the White House.”“The clock is ticking. Clark points to this weekend’s campaign schedule as proof that Florida is a battleground for the presidency.
Events happening near Amway Center to inspire minority voters
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County community leaders are joining pastors and civic-based organizations to host the Central Florida Vote Fest, aimed at getting more minorities and African Americans to vote. The weekend events will be held across from the Amway Center at the SED lawn. Organizers said the purpose of the Central Florida Vote Festival is to energize and engage minority and Black voters to get out and vote early. Russell, who is also the Orange County Clerk of Court, is one of the weekend organizers. The March to the Polls event is happening Oct. 24 near the Amway Center.
Dozens of pastors march to Amway Center to vote early
ORLANDO, Fla. – Pastors from all over Orlando hit the polls at the Amway Center on Friday during early voting. The group met outside Shiloh Baptist Church on Jackson St Friday morning then marched a couple of blocks to the arena where early voting is taking place. [TRENDING: Iran behind ‘Vote Trump or else’ emails | CDC redefines close contact | 2-headed snake found at Fla. home]The march is part of the Central Florida Vote Festival taking place this weekend. Dozens of pastors march to Amway Center to vote early“We recognize every vote matters, our pastors, our millennials have been marching the streets crying out black lives matter and it gave them attention, it gave them an opportunity to be heard. On Saturday, returning citizens with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition are expected to march outside the Amway Center on Saturday for early voting.
Orange County Mayor and Congresswoman Val Demings attend early voting
ORLANDO, Fla. – One the third day of early voting, Congresswoman Val Demings and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings joined other voters at the Amway Center on Wednesday. The two were able to cast their ballot and are encouraging residents in Orange County to do the same despite the pandemic. Mayor Jerry Demings described his voting experience inside the Amway Center and said things went smoothly and safely. First day of early voting kicked off on Monday with 20 voting locations opening in Orange County. The mayor explained so far the majority of Orange County voters have voted by mail.
Elton John announces rescheduled Amway Center show in 2022
And Wednesday's announcement of Elton John's rescheduled Orlando date is a tantalizing glimpse of concert normalcy … in 2022. But, I really miss being on the road and performing for my beloved fans in my Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. I will be starting my tour again in Europe and the UK in the fall of 2021. And I will be back in North America starting in January 2022," said John on his official website "I’m raring to go! As always, thank you so much for your loyal support.” Elton John plays the Amway Center on April 27, 2022.
orlandoweekly.comAmway Center hosts National Voter Registration Day event
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Amway Center played host to a National Voter Registration Day event on Tuesday. Of the 25, Cowles said 22 were Orange County residents and three were from Seminole County. | Gunman shoots 2 teens at skating rink | Michael Jordan forms NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace]Having the voter registration event at the Amway Center encouraged some to come out. He said Orlando Magic player Mo Bamba then started the initiative here and the team reached out to his office. And it’s something Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford said has been important for them as a team.
City of Orlando, Magic team up to turn Amway Center into early voting site
ORLANDO, Fla. – The city of Orlando, the Orlando Magic and the Orange County Supervisor of Elections have teamed up to transform the Amway Center into an early voting site. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles and Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins made the announcement Wednesday afternoon from the Amway Center. The site will be open to Orange County residents from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 19 through Nov. 1. Anyone who comes to the site will find coronavirus safety measures in place, a drive-thru ballot drop off location on Church Street and maybe even Orlando Magic players like Mo Bamba greeting voters at the entrance. The Orlando Magic and head coach Steve Clifford met with Orange County Sheriff John Mina to discuss policing in the community, according to the team.
Magic to open arena to voters, as NBA election push grows
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Orlando Magic announced Wednesday that their home arena will serve as an early voting site for the upcoming general election, continuing the rapidly growing movement from across the NBA to open buildings to voters in the coming weeks. “Voting to me is the most American thing you can do for a democracy to work,” said Magic center Mo Bamba, who will be working at the arena as a volunteer during early voting. “I think the idea originated with the NBA and the players,” Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said. Multiple other teams, including Miami, are pushing local and county officials to allow their facilities be early voting sites starting next week as well. Top NBA players such as LeBron James have been promoting the need to vote this fall for some time.
WWE to run shows at Amway Center for 2 months
ORLANDO, Fla. WWE will run shows at the Amway Center for two months starting with SmackDown on Friday. We are grateful to have WWE choose the Amway Center to keep our window venue staff working during the pandemic, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said. Here is the WWE schedule at the Amway Center for the month of August:SmackDown on Aug. 21NXT TakeOver on Aug. 22SummerSlam on Aug. 23Monday Night Raw on Aug. 24NXT on Aug. 26Smackdown on Aug. 28Payback on Aug. 30Monday Night Raw on Aug. 31During these uncertain times our Amway Center has remained closed other than acting as the distribution center for AdventHealth, Dyer said. Dyer said safety measures are in place for the staff at the shows. They include wearing masks, daily temperature screening, hand sanitation, physical distancing, and COVID testing for WWE talent and staff, Dyer said.
NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
The seats are empty at the Amway Center in Orlando, home of the NBAs Orlando Magic, on Thursday, March 12, 2020. The NBA has suspended the season due to the coronavirus -- as have other sports. The NBA has pushed back plans that would allow teams to reopen their practice facilities for at least one week, and cautioned that the new target is far from set in stone. Other restrictions when facilities reopen will include a limit of four players at a facility at any time, no group activities will be permitted and no head coaches or assistant coaches can be involved in the workouts. The NBA suspended the season March 11.
cnbc.comSports teams mull how to cover refunds and lost ticketing revenue
More than likely, he said, those loans aren't in jeopardy, as banks know sports teams are good for repaying. According to one of the sports execs, the average gate receipt for a non-playoff NBA game is roughly $1 to $1.5 million. Last month, NBC Sports estimated the league could lose $500 million in ticket revenue when factoring in postseason games. Marty Conway, a longtime sports marketing exec who developed digital and business strategies for organizations like AOL and the MLB's Baltimore Orioles said he last estimated ticket revenue makes up roughly 36% of the NHL's annual revenue, 30% of MLB's and 22% of the NBA's. Ticketing 2.0A Coronavirus sign inside the Pepsi Center, before the game between the New York Rangers against the Colorado Avalanche on March 11, 2020.
cnbc.comElton Johns second farewell show at Orlando's Amway Center is officially postponed
click to enlarge Photo by Jen Cray for Orlando WeeklyRemember last fall, when Elton John announced a second farewell tour stop at Amway Center ? Well, he's not coming back for the time being.The show originally set for May 28 in Orlando is among the remaining Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour stops thatve been postponed due to concerns surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic. Elton promises to continue performing live for all his dedicated fans around the world again and thanks you for your endless support.This is another blow to the Amway's concert calendar, which recently saw cancellations like Tool on April 17. I think those things will be the last to return. Realistically were talking fall 2021 at the earliest.
orlandoweekly.comProg-metal overlords Tool announce arena show in Orlando set for this spring
Earlier last year, the band announced it was making its catalog available on streaming services for the first time. Prog-metal overlords and Grammy winners Tool will crash right into Orlando's Amway Center in April as part of a spring tour supportingthe band's first album in 13 years.After teasing audiences with a couple of new tracks last spring, Tool dropped
orlandoweekly.comSolar Bears beat the Admirals 4-0
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears defeated the Norfolk Admirals 4-0 at the Amway Center on Friday. The Solar Bears scored in every period. Orlando’s Alexander Kuqali scored a goal about nine minutes into the game and the team never looked back. The Solar Bears will play against the Admirals on Saturday. The game will start at 7 p.m.
Janet Jackson bringing tour to Orlando in June
ORLANDO – Janet Jackson has new music and she’s bringing it to Orlando this summer. Jackson’s “Black Diamond World Tour” will roll through Orlando on June 26 at the Amway Center. This tour will feature an all-new production along with the new music from her album “Black Diamond” set to release this year. There will also be a special performance of Rhythm Nation 1814, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Feb. 13 at noon.
Magic guard Terrence Ross to change jersey number to honor Kobe Bryant
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross is switching his jersey number to honor Kobe Bryant. Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant and seven other people died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/YwP2MeYu20 — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 28, 2020As a player on the Toronto Raptors, Ross was No. The Heat and Magic started Monday’s game by honoring the future NBA Hall of Famer. 8. pic.twitter.com/LuYTzPrMeJ — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 28, 2020Roars of “Kobe” erupted through the American Airlines Arena at the beginning of the game.
‘It was nuts:’ ‘Jurassic World Live Tour’ actors speak about new show making grand entrance in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla – If you’re familiar with “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World,” get ready for a whole new adventure. The new show, "Jurassic World Live,” is set to transport audiences to the pre-historic island Isla Nublar from the popular dinosaur franchise. Full Screen 1 / 8 'Jurassic World Live Tour' performs at Amway Center Friday night“Whats really exciting is it’s very authentic to the franchise. Our story is a brand new story that falls in between ‘Jurassic World’ and ‘Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom.' “If you’re a fan of ‘Jurassic Park’ and “'Jurassic World,’ you’re going to be very, very happy," Embrey said.
'Jurassic World Live Tour’ set to invade Amway Center
The new show, “Jurassic World Live,” is set to wow audiences and transport them to the jungles of Isla Nublar from the popular dinosaur franchise. [RELATED: Enter to win tickets to the Jurassic World Live Tour at the Amway Center | Win a VIP Experience at the Rolex 24 at DAYTONA]With scale, speed and ferocity, the animatronic and performer-operated dinosaurs deliver colossal, edge-of-your-seat, live entertainment unlike any other dinosaur experience, tour leaders said. Jurassic World Live Tour (Feld Entertainment)“We have maximized the power of everything we do at Feld Entertainment, pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation to ensure audiences have an authentic, awe-inspiring experience," said Juliette Feld Grossman, chief operating officer of Feld Entertainment. Jurassic World Live Tour (Feld Entertainment)Feld Entertainment has created similar productions such as Disney on Ice, Monster Jam and Marvel Universe Live. The performances, 65 million years in the making, are set to take place at the Amway Center Jan. 17- 20.
Elton John brings farewell tour back to Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour has been extended, and that’s great news for Central Florida. The musician added a stop at Orlando’s Amway Center on May 28, 2020. The second stop in Orlando comes after John held a sold-out performance at the Amway Center on March 18. Tickets for the event go on sale Nov. 22 at 10 a.m.For more information, visit amwaycenter.com/events/detail/elton-john-2020/.
Solar Bears hosts thousands of Central Florida students for day of STEM activities
ORLANDO, Fla. – Nearly 13,000 Central Florida students attended the Orlando Solar Bears’ recent third annual School Game. The field trip to the Amway Center combines hands-on STEM activities with the fast-paced action of a live hockey game. Businesses including Mad Science set up interactive booths and displays around the Amway Center. "A lot of bright minds and just being able to five them the utensils to get their hands on and stimulate their creativity,” Valen Eberhard, with Mad Science, said. “It’s amazing the products they come up within the end.”To find out when you can catch the Solar Bears in action, click here.
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Models needed for Orlando Solar Bears ad campaign
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears are hosting an open call Monday to find fans and models to feature in the team's new advertising campaign, "I AM A SOLAR BEAR." The casting call is being held at the RDV Sportsplex Ice Den, located 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd. in Orlando from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.12 winners will be selected for the hockey team's ad campaign and will be featured in web, billboard, and Amway Center in-arena advertising. One grand prize winner will also appear in The Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Magazine, as well as on billboards and venue advertising including the Amway Center JumboTron and Solar Bears collateral materials. The Orlando Solar Bears will begin playing in the ECHL at the Amway Center in October 2012.