Alexandra Sullivan

Journalist, magazine enthusiast and a big fan of Google calendar. Lover of beauty, theme parks, fashion, pop culture and all things creative. 

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Orlando Weekly •

Vicki Landon looks to the future as the new director of Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Office

Vicki Landon walked Monday into her first day as leader of the Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Office, a position previously held by only one person — the same person who created it more than 20 years ago.Landon, a pillar of the Orlando arts scene, is taking over the role long held by arts advocate Terry Olson, who spearheaded the department himself."Orange County has a really unique resource in the people and the force of creatives that are here in our community that you wouldn’t get in
Orlando Weekly •

The Abbey to host album release party for Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'

Celebrate the ever-growing discography of one of pop culture's biggest names this month at the Abbey.The Orlando venue will host an album release party for Taylor Swift's latest release,, with vendors, drinks, interactive contests and more at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 18.Swift is known for her elaborate theming and fully immersive storylines, so the party hosted by Orlando-born Le Petite Fete is sure to follow suit. With themed decorations and refreshments, the Abbey will be turned into a palace of
Orlando Weekly •

Halloween Horror Nights will kick off earlier than ever this year at Universal Orlando

The screams are starting earlier than ever before this year, as Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Orlando starting this August.The horror-filled event returns to the park for 48 select nights from Aug. 30 through Nov. 3.One of Orlando’s most anticipated annual Halloween events, Halloween Horror Nights has historically begun in September. It brings in guests from near and far every year to experience haunted houses, scare zones, live shows, exclusive food and drink options and to see t
Orlando Weekly •

Olivia Rodrigo dazzled during 'Guts' tour stop in Orlando

“Obsessed” is an understatement.Olivia Rodrigo might just be the epitome of the “teenage dream.” The freshly 21-year-old pop star has a powerhouse voice with a rock & roll attitude. On Monday, Rodrigo performed on her first arena tour at Orlando's Kia Center with opener Chappell Roan. Her Guts World Tour appearance was long-awaited for many fans who have loved the star ever since her debut albumbut weren’t able to see her on her first tour — which had no Florida dates.Chappell Roan, a queer pop
Orlando Weekly •

Alanis Morissette-inspired musical 'Jagged Little Pill' comes to Orlando this month

Jagged Little Pill is coming to Orlando from March 19 through March 24, bringing a Grammy-winning score of punk rock music to Dr. Phillips Center.

The musical based on Alanis Morissette’s music tells a coming-of-age story about a girl growing up in a seemingly perfect family Connecticut family and all of the real issues that are going on behind closed doors. The musical covers the complex themes of substance abuse and gender identity. The intricate story is balanced with familiar songs from Morissette’s Grammy Award-winning album Jagged Little Pill.
Orlando Weekly •

Orlando Fringe announces first-ever 'Out Fest' highlighting LGBTQ+ artists

Orlando Fringe announced its first-ever Orlando Out Fest: A Celebration of LGBTQIA Voices in the Arts, coming to town this summer.The new festival is set to take place June 27-30 at Fringe ArtSpace , at 54 W. Church St.The newest addition to its festival lineup, Orlando Out Fest will showcase a lineup of 12 local LGBTQIA artists putting on plays, musicals and more. Orlando Fringe produces the annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, the longest-running fringe festival in the country
Orlando Weekly •

DeSantis expands police presence at popular vacation spots ahead of Florida spring break ‘mayhem’

Spring break, something Florida does maybe a little too well, is right around the corner. And Central Floridians looking to make the trip to Daytona Beach or South Florida can now expect to be greeted with amped-up police presence.Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday warned spring breakers that breaking the law in Florida will lead to “paying the price.”DeSantis announced in a news conference he has requested assistance for spring break from 17 different local law enforcement agencies, along with more t
Orlando Weekly •

Universal Orlando unveils new details about DreamWorks Land opening this summer

Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda will be in the spotlight in the new DreamWorks land finally beginning to take shape at Universal Studios Orlando.Universal announced Thursday all new details about the upcoming park, including Shrek’s swamp, a Trolls-themed coaster, Kung Fu training camp and more.Those missing Shrek and his friends at Universal ever since Shrek 4-D closed in January 2022 will now have the opportunity to hang out with the ogre once again. Guests will be able to visit Shrek’s Swamp
Orlando Weekly •

Orlando officials confirm Lake Eola Swans are dying from bird flu

The swans of Lake Eola Park are known to draw the public's attention, but this week, it’s out of concern instead of amazement.City of Orlando officials confirmed Wednesday several birds at Lake Eola Park had been infected with avian influenza, also known as bird flu. The announcement came after officials found several birds had died at the park.Four swans have been found dead in the past two weeks, two of which, a Royal Mute swan and an Australian black swan, were confirmed to have died from the
Orlando Weekly •

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost brings MadSoul Music Festival to Orlando this weekend

The MadSoul Music Festival, curated by Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, United States congressman from Florida's 10th District, takes place Saturday at Loch Haven Park. MadSoul is a music fest with a difference, intertwining performances and art with advocacy and activism. Festival-goers will hear from local and national civic leaders as well as music from Muna, Palomino Blond, Kaelin Ellis, I Met a Yeti, Nohemy and more. Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Anna Eskamani and Rep. Justin Jones are ju
Orlando Weekly •

Central Florida Fair kicks off this week with all the fried food, rides and live entertainment you can handle

The annual Central Florida Fair returns this week with classic fair food and attractions, plus somenew additions.Fairgoers can enjoy the classics — livestock exhibitions, interactive midway games and fried food — and there will be no shortage of extracurricular entertainment options with micro-wrestling, stunt performances, pony rides and stilt-walkers.Bizarre Boulevard, the newest addition to the fair, features a haunted house [], glass-blowing, chainsaw juggling, tarot readings, live art and m
Orlando Weekly •

Monster Jam rampages over Orlando's Camping World Stadium this weekend

Size matters. That’s why a 12,000-pound monster truck is way better than your average pickup ... at least when it comes to competing in Monster Jam.Hearts won’t be the only things racing on Saturday as this competition tests the monstrous machines (and their drivers) with plenty of jumping, smashing and full-throttle racing. From the iconic Grave Digger to the menacing Megalodon, drivers show off their skills with gravity-defying stunts and neck-breaking speed. The only thing scarier is driving
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