2 days agoNew Orlando immersive art exhibit celebrates Earth 🌎Immersive art exhibits appear to be becoming more and more popular in Central Florida, but this one invites guests to see Earth in a whole new light.
Comedian Dave Chappelle set to perform in OrlandoPopular but often controversial comedian Dave Chappelle is set to make two stops in Florida on his latest tour, including a show at Orlando's Amway Center.
🎶Top 25 songs in Orlando on Shazam this weekHip-hop and R&B music are powerful forces, even within the vast tapestry of America's musical genres.
⛸⛸ Behind The Scenes: Disney On Ice coming to the Amway Center this weekendPerformances start Friday night at 7:30 and go on through Sunday.
Blake Shelton to headline Ole Red Orlando’s Main Stage Concert Series in SeptemberCountry music star Blake Shelton is performing at his restaurant, Ole Red, in Orlando in September. Here's how you can get access to the exclusive concert.
Behind the scenes: Meet the group behind some of Central Florida’s immersive eventsEven though some events are around for just a few weeks, they can take more than a year to put together, with several artists behind that work.
Under the candlelight: Listen to film scores of ‘Back to the Future,’ ‘Interstellar’ and more at this Orlando concertListen to the notes of your favorite sci-fi and fantasy film scores all while under the glow of candlelight.
‘What it means to be alive:’ Immersive Orlando orchestral event brings circus to lifeAcrobatic performances, live music and costumes are bringing the circus to life during a special orchestral event in downtown Orlando.
Get groovy at Orlando’s spookiest concert this OctoberThe Central Florida Community Arts Big Band has just released tickets for Ghoulish Grooves, its first-ever Halloween-themed concert.
🦖Immersive dinosaur show returns to Central FloridaJurassic Jungle returns to the Kissimmee Civic Center for two weekends only.
Oh, those summer nights: Brevard Symphony Orchestra hosts concert seriesThe Brevard Symphony Orchestra is hosting its final concert in its “Summer Evening Series.”
Taylor Swift fans break seismic records at recent ‘Eras Tour’ showTaylor Swift is no stranger to breaking records, but her latest performance at Lumen Field in Seattle had a seismic impact.
Young professionals invited to ‘Art After Dark’ event in downtown OrlandoThe Downtown Arts District’s “Art After Dark” semi-formal soiree event is returning to CityArts on Saturday, Aug. 12.
Mark your calendar: Here are 40 fun things to do in Brevard County in AugustFrom fairs to festivals to concerts, there is a ton you can enjoy all throughout August.
‘Christmas Time Is Here:’ Gaylord Palms reveals ‘ICE’ Charlie Brown themeGaylord Palms Resort has announced that its holiday “ICE” attractions is going to the beloved Peanuts characters.
School’s in session: ‘Matilda’ coming to Orlando ShakesLittle Radical Theatrics is putting on “Matilda the Musical” at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, located at 812 E Rollins Street, from July 27-30.
Dr. Phillips Center announces Great Orchestra Series ticket saleThe Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is getting ready to conduct ticket sales for its Great Orchestra Series.
New UCF jazz professor honors late father’s love of musicFrom jingles to Grammys, one of the biggest families in jazz is taking their talents from the recording studio to the Central Florida classroom.
Eric Godfrey followed a winding path from comedy to opening Bacon King USA in St. CloudEric Godfrey has a long and varied resume that starts in the world of stand-up comedy and leads to his gourmet bacon business, Bacon King U.S.A.
Bestselling author Neil Gaiman, celebrated cartoonist Art Spiegelman coming to OrlandoBestselling author Neil Gaiman and celebrated cartoonist Art Spiegelman are coming to Orlando to talk about their work as part of the Orange County Library System’s 100 year Celebration.
WATCH: Security manager plays piano during patient’s final hours at Melbourne hospitalThe patient had donated the piano years ago, so the patient’s family had asked whether anyone on staff would be able to play it during the patient’s final moments, a release says.
Singer Patti LaBelle is bringing her concert to Daytona BeachTickets to see Patti LaBelle live in concert in Daytona Beach are going on sale this Friday.
Virtual reality garden experience opens in Lake NonaThe future of virtual reality experiences can be found in a holographic garden in the Lake Nona neighborhood of Orlando.
🎼Numbers behind the top 10 most in-demand concerts of the summerSummer is the unofficial concert season, when major artists hit the road, taking advantage of the good weather, long daylight hours, and breaks from school.
Monsters of Rock cruise to set sail from Florida port. Here’s who’s performingIf you want to rock and roll all night and party on the high seas, get ready for the 12th annual Monsters of Rock cruise.
Downtown Orlando’s Fringe ArtSpace to host Kuumba Talent ShowcaseCentral Florida Entertainment Advocacy is getting ready to host a talent showcase in Orange Fringe’s new downtown art space.
This Orlando theater named one of the most beautiful in the worldIf all the world’s a stage, then the City Beautiful has one of the best ones, according to a new list released by Architectural Digest.
Orlando orchestra to bring circus to life with ‘The Carnival of the Animals’The makers of Orlando’s Creative City Project are set to present an immersive orchestral extravaganza at the historic Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House next month.
Eustis theater honors late Grammy-award winner Peter Nero after 2020 donationA legacy continues as musical legend Peter Nero passed away last week. However, students at a theatre he helped save say his help made it possible for productions to live on.
It’s no joke. Jeff Dunham to perform at Melbourne’s King Center for 1st timeVentriloquist and stand-up comic Jeff Dunham is bringing his “Still Not Canceled” tour to the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts.
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 30th anniversaryOrlando’s own professional orchestra has served over 187,000 patrons, 85,000 children and families and 1 million students for the last three decades.
‘Trust the process:’ Marine Corps veteran, social worker helps people through pour paintingWhen you first meet Larry Johns, the first thing you notice is his smile. So you probably wouldn’t guess he has served the country for decades, and now, serves his community as a social worker.
‘The Daily Show’ star Roy Wood Jr. returns to comedy roots for Orlando performanceRoy Wood Jr., one of the stars of "The Daily Show," is bringing his "Happy To Be Here" tour to the Orlando stage.
Melbourne arts district to host audiovisual performance starring Indian River LagoonSounds of the Lagoon is an audiovisual experience created to highlight the importance of the Indian River Lagoon on both a local and global scale.
🎨50-year-old murals discovered behind Central Florida high school wallsConstruction workers renovating Rockledge High School’s cafeteria discovered murals painted by students more than 50 years ago behind the walls.
Disney’s ‘Indiana Jones’ stunt performers talk long history, Hollywood premiereTwo stunt performers from Walt Disney World got the chance to attend the Hollywood red carpet premiere and meet with Harrison Ford.
Lake County museum to offer meet-and-greet with up-and-coming Latino artistOne of the biggest up-and-coming Latino artists in the country is coming to Lake County.
‘And I’m telling you:’ Winter Garden theater’s ‘Dreamgirls’ serves powerhouse performances"Dreamgirls" at the Garden Theatre runs from July 7 to Aug. 6.
👂Misheard lyrics from iconic rock songsHow many of us have had a moment like this — a song comes on over the radio, maybe at a party, maybe at an event.
Need $1,000 for an awesome project? This Orlando foundation has got you coveredThe Orlando chapter of the Awesome Foundation is offering a $1,000 grant to fund a community member's awesome idea.
‘Unholy’ singer Kim Petras to make tour stop in OrlandoHold onto your mics, Orlando, because “Unholy” singer Kim Petras is bringing her tour to the City Beautiful.
Look alive: Beatles tribute, jazz bands bringing shows to Melbourne’s King CenterThe King Center for the Performing Arts is welcoming two new shows to its roster, including an iconic blast from the past and beautiful jazz serenade.
You’re gonna love it: ‘Dreamgirls’ to rock the Garden TheatreThe next show to premiere at the Garden Theater, following successful runs of Something Rotten! and Rock of Ages, will be the iconic production of Dreamgirls.
Celebrate Latin American artistry in Orlando at this festivalThe festival will showcase art produced in Spanish on both the national and international scale, from theater to music to visual arts.
The Brevard nonprofit training, employing workers with disabilitiesThe Brevard Achievement Center is helping adults with disabilities find employment and independence.
Disney: Indy meets Indy at new film’s Hollywood premiereIndiana Jones fans are counting down the days till the new film “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” hits the silver screen on June 30.
Red Bull BC One break dancing competition coming to OrlandoThe best in break dancing is returning to Orlando on Saturday.
Orange County artists look alive: Applications now open for Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibitThe Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County is officially seeking submission for artists to participate in the annual Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit.
Garden Theatre names new chief organizational officerMonths after announcing its new partnership with Victory Productions, Garden Theatre has named its chief organizational officer.
Open house: Get a behind-the-scenes look at Melbourne’s King Center theaterThe Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne is inviting guests to get a behind-the-scenes look of everything that goes on at the theater next week.
Orlando music producer, film director wins big at Vegas Movie Awards, nominated in other festsOrlando multi-platinum producer Jonathan “Dakari” St. Aimee recently won big for his film in the Vegas Movie Awards.
Trilogy Tour: Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Pitbull to perform together at Amway CenterEnrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Pitbull, all known for their incredible blend of music genres and show-stopping performances, will share the Amway Center stage at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9.
32nd Orlando Fringe Festival breaks records with ‘big return’Loch Haven Park felt a bit emptier Tuesday without the 1,600 artists, over 120 shows and more than 67,000 attendees that gathered for this year’s Orlando Fringe Festival.
‘Got to get on that stage:’ Patti LaBelle to perform at Melbourne’s King CenterR&B legend Patti LaBelle is returning to Melbourne’s Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts for the first time in 16 years.
Lead actress in Disney’s Cirque du Soleil show hopes to inspire other multicultural children“Drawn to Life” is the story of Walt Disney animation’s art brought to life with live acrobatics through the eyes of a young girl named Julie.
Fans pour into Daytona Beach for Welcome to RockvilleThousands of people are heading to Daytona Beach for Welcome to Rockville this weekend.
New Smyrna Beach jazz festival takes over downtown with a dozen bands, free funJazz, food and free fun. What more could you ask for?
Welcome to Rockville rolls into Daytona Beach. Here’s everything you need to knowAre you ready to rock 'n' roll?
Think outside the traffic box: New Orlando art initiative to make city more beautifulThe City District’s Traffic Box Art Program is the latest initiative encouraging local artists to showcase their talents in Orlando.
Orlando entertainment venue The Plaza Live closing for renovationsORLANDO, Fla. – The Plaza Live announced in a news release it will soon begin renovations, which will keep the Orlando entertainment venue closed during the work.
Florida teacher wins Netflix survival showNick Radner went from teaching at a Pinellas County high school to competing on the Netflix show "Outlast."
Melbourne musicians bring rock legends to life during King Center concert seriesThe Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts is giving audiences the chance to experience classic rock with its “Classic Albums Live” series.
The Orlando Fringe Festival is back. Here’s everything you need to knowThe Orlando Fringe Festival is just one ribbon cutting away from getting into full swing.
Boyz II Men, Bacon Brothers among Epcot Food and Wine Festival’s music actsMore than two dozen musical acts are expected at this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World.
Central Florida LGBTQ performing arts scholarship honors performer who died from cancerLGBTQ+ youth and their allies in Central Florida now have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship honoring legendary performer Sam Singhaus, who died from brain cancer in 2020.
Meet the podcast host who covers Central Florida breweries, geek cultureLauren Freeman and Matt Roth know the ingredients to the perfect podcast are simple—friendship, beer and geek culture.
🐾New Orlando attraction transports visitors into cat-eat-dog world with immersive theaterStep into whimsical world where dogs and cats are like people with a theater room, selfie salon, VR room, fun station and more.
Creepy circus: Paranormal Cirque makes Central Florida tour stopsParanormal Cirque is back and making stops in Central Florida this week, with a one-of-a-kind production featuring “death-defying stunts, creepy creatures and haunting performances.”
Happiness begins: Jonas Brothers heading to Orlando’s Amway CenterI’ve been to the year 2023. Not much has changed, but the Jonas Brothers are burnin’ up the charts again and going on tour.
🎭Youth theater program in Brevard County offers $9 tickets to live shows at the King CenterAffordable tickets to the theater offer an educational and immersive experience for students and kids in Central Florida.
PinIt! Here’s how to share your photos with News 6 and the worldNews 6 wants to see what is happening in your life and share it with all of Central Florida.
🤦♀️10 celebrity businesses that flopped almost immediatelyMany companies covet the idea of a celebrity spokesperson or backer to bolster sales and interest, but not all businesses can be saved by attaching a glitzy name.
Orlando’s Leu Gardens to host Dazzling Nights, Halloween eventsCreative City Project just announced a slew of interactive and immersive events centered on fall and winter holidays opening in the area.
🎨This Sanford art fest is free, benefits after school program for kidsThis is the 11th year of the St. Johns River Festival of the Arts in Sanford. Admission to the event and parking is free.
Viva La Música returning to SeaWorld OrlandoThe fan-favorite Latin festival Viva La Música is preparing to head back to SeaWorld Orlando.
Comedian Jo Koy to make Orlando, Melbourne stops on world tourThe stand-up comedian of the year is coming to Central Florida for the first time in years on his latest tour.
🎶Metros with the most music festivals within a one-hour driveFifty-odd years ago, Michael Lang, Artie Kornfeld, Joel Rosenman and John P. Roberts put on what has come to be arguably the best-known music festival of all time: the Woodstock Music and Art Fair.
What do Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet and Foghat have in common? Bryan BassettGuitarist Bryan Bassett talks about his musical journey with Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet, and Foghat on this episode of Riff On This
‘Something Rotten!’ this way comes: Garden Theatre puts on hilarious Renaissance rompSomething rotten’s going on at the Garden Theatre — no, literally.
‘I love Florida:’ Comedian Bill Bellamy to take the stage in OrlandoComedian Bill Bellamy is kind of a Florida boy. The comedian said although he spent a large part of his childhood in Newark, New Jersey, his parents are from the Sunshine State and he spent most of his summers growing up here too.
🎭25 prolific character actors whose names you still don’t knowAn all-too-familiar actor's face flashes across the screen.
Paint the town red: Melbourne Art Festival returns for 38th yearGet your art rate up at the annual Melbourne Art Festival returning for its 38th year at Wickham Park.
Orlando Museum of Art announces interim executive director, CEOThe Orlando Museum of Art announced a new interim executive director and CEO Monday nearly a year after its former leader left following the FBI seizure of fraudulent paintings displayed in the Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit.
Keeping ‘The Biggest Dream’ alive: The story of Puerto Rico’s Arecibo ObservatoryThe legacy of what was once the largest radio telescope in the world continues in a new film by a Puerto Rican film maker.
UCF, Dr. Phillips Center partner for concert series serving people with autism, other needsAn annual partnership with the University of Central Florida and the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando is wrapping up, with a concert catering to those with autism or other special needs.
Changes have arrived to PinIt! Here’s what you need to knowNews 6 wants to see what is happening in your life and share it with all of Central Florida.
Melbourne’s King Center announces 2023-24 season lineupThe King Center in Melbourne announced its lineup for the 2023-2024 season, which features several Broadway classics.
Central Florida nonprofit offers $5K grant to artists creating projects with community impactUnited Arts of Central Florida is inviting local artists to apply for a $5,000 grant to create a project that impacts the community.
‘Unbelievably Real’ mural unveiled in downtown Orlando for 407 DayVisit Orlando and the Orlando Economic Partnership, alongside city and county electives, unveiled a new mural on Friday in honor of 407 Day.
Teen voiceover actors speak out to help fight food insecurity in OrlandoCassie and Sabrina Glow are Glow Girls Kid Voiceovers. You may have heard them in commercials, animated movies or even talking toys. But they’re also using their voices to help stamp out food insecurity.
Riff On This: DeLand native David “D1″ Grant takes his piano skills from church to GrammysFor David “D1″ Grant, his musical journey started really young, playing piano at his father’s church in DeLand.
👽50 best alien moviesHumanity's ideas about alien existence often say more about us than the little green men we envision.
New Orlando Fringe program offers rising arts companies chance to produce shows downtownOrlando Fringe’s new downtown space is launching its own program aimed at helping art companies and organizations grow.
Orlando theatre’s programming promises renaissance fairs, drag queens and moreThe Renaissance Theatre Company is experiencing an arts programming revival to fit its name.
Latin artist Anuel AA to play Amway Center next monthThe Latin artist Anuel AA is coming to Orlando so prepare to dance and sing the entire night long.
Florida Film Festival to bring movie magic back to Maitland, Winter ParkThe Florida Film Festival is returning to Maitland and Winter Park for another year of film, talent and movie magic.
🌼Gowns made of hundreds of flowers featured at Orlando museum fundraiserWould you wear a gown made of flowers? The floral couture is all part of the Art in Bloom, a spring fundraiser benefitting the Orlando Museum of Art.
The Psychedelic Furs to love their way at Hard Rock Live OrlandoPrepare to experience a night of nostalgia and '80s rock music because The Psychedelic Furs are coming to Orlando.
Superstar Kali Uchis to bring ‘Red Moon In Venus’ tour to OrlandoThe singer Kali Uchis will have showgoers wishing her roses and seeing her again after she performs in Orlando this spring.
Oviedo Mall to host Dungeons and Dragons movie premiere eventThe Oviedo Mall announced plans to host a premiere event for the debut of the new Dungeon and Dragons movie.