DOP'S UPCOMING EVENTS
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
Art Pollination: Building Food Justice through Creativity
This morning, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and his project team announced, "Art Pollination: Building Food Justice through Creativity," an initiative that leverages temporary art installations to raise awareness and promote solutions around the shared challenge of food insecurity and hunger in our community. Using the $1 million competitive grant awarded by Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge, new works by local artists will be up for display along the Orlando Urban Trail, in community centers, at food event sites, in project wayfinding, on Urban Billboards, and in exhibitions at CityArts and Terrace Gallery. Discover more at Orlando.gov/ArtPollination.
DOP's Black History Month: Meet the Artists Reception, presented by Orlando Credit Union
To celebrate Black History Month, the Downtown Orlando Partnership hosted a Meet the Artists Reception, presented by Orlando Credit Union, in Orlando City Hall's Terrace Gallery. With the support of the Orlando Credit Union, we were able to showcase not only the talented artists featured in the gallery, but also Clark Catering Concepts and Black Bee Honey, Black-owned businesses in Central Florida that provided the morning's delicious treats. If you weren't able to attend, please visit the gallery before March 30th to check out artwork by local artists, try Black Bee Honey, which is featured in the Discover Downtown shop, or reach out to Clark Catering Concepts at demclarks@clark-catering.com!
Oxenfree Tells the Story of Dr. P. Phillips for his 150th Birthday Celebration
Dr. Phillips Charities partnered with Oxenfree Film & Motion to tell the life story and continued impact of Dr. P. Phillips ("Doc'), a 19th century citrus industry pioneer whose philanthropic efforts continue to shape Central Florida today. The film premiered to over 2,000 people at Doc’s 150th Birthday Celebration at the Dr. Phillips Center, giving the audience an immersive look into who Doc was, what Dr. Phillips Charities does, and how Doc’s legacy will continue to shape Central Florida for generations to come. Through archival footage projected onto Orlando landmarks, dynamic historical montages, and interviews with leaders in the Central Florida community, Oxenfree designed a film that explores what legacy truly means: connecting the past, present, and future to tell a holistic story of Doc’s lasting influence. Watch the video here!
Interstruct Design + Build Job Opening
Are you, or somebody you know, interested in architecture and project management? Join the team at Interstruct Design + Build! They are currently seeing an Architectural Project Manager with 5-10 years of experience to join their in-house architecture team at their Orlando HQ in the Parramore Heritage Neighborhood. Commercial construction background is a plus. Learn more and apply here!
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Free Tickets to the NWSL Challenge Cup!
The Orlando Pride is excited to offer up to four (4) complimentary tickets to the NWSL's Challenge Cup on Friday, March 7, at 8pm. Orlando Pride will take on the Washington Spirit in a rematch of the 2024 NWSL Championship, at Inter&Co Stadium! Simply CLICK HERE, select your four seats, add them to your cart, and check out for free! Tickets will automatically be loaded into your Account Manager.
DTO EVENTS
Mary J. Blige Adds New Dates to Highly Anticipated Tour
GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-winning and OSCAR®-nominated, “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige has added new shows to her highly-anticipated, "The For My Fans Tour". Produced by Live Nation, the now 40-city tour visits Orlando’s Kia Center on Friday, April 25. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, February 28 at 10am ET. Pre-sales are not available for these newly-added dates. The tour will offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences that can include premium tickets such as reserved booths & tables, access to the VIP Lounge, an exclusive VIP merch item, a limited edition VIP poster and more. Purchase your tickets tomorrow at Ticketmaster.com.
The Culture: A Hip-Hop Knowledge Drop
Join UCF Downtown and Valencia College for an insightful discussion featuring legendary hip-hop icon Christopher Martin of "Kid N Play," Dr. C. Keith Harrison, Professor of Business, Hip-Hop, and Sport at the University of Central Florida, Orlando’s own Poet Laureate, Shawn Welcome, and Grammy-nominated music producer, Ron “Amen Ra” Lawrence, of The Hit Men. The conversation will be facilitated by Maisha Wilder, M. ED, counselor, motivational speaker, and professor at Valencia College and setting the vibe, DJ Say! Reserve your free tickets today!
2025 Art After Dark Soiree at CityArts
The Downtown Arts District has just announced their semi-annual “Art After Dark” event on Saturday, March 8, from 7-10pm at CityArts in downtown Orlando. This year, the evening’s festivities will include open galleries, live entertainment, and interactive experiences. It will also have henna, tarot, and fashion sketching on hand. Whiskey and beer tastings and light bites will also be available. Early bird tickets are currently $40 until TOMORROW, February 28, then they will be $50. Purchase your tickets here!
DOWNTOWN VOICES VIDEO SERIES
Did you attend IMMERSE 2025 by Creative City Project last weekend? This unique festival transformed 10 city blocks in downtown Orlando into a one-of-a-kind artistic experience. Highlighted in DOP and the Downtown Development Board's latest edition of our Downtown Voices video series, we explored what makes IMMERSE undefinable and unexpected. Click below to watch the video!
