DOP'S UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 Legislative Update | Citrus Club | 8/14/24 | SOLD OUT
First Friday Coffee | JPMorgan Chase | 9/6/24
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week | 9/9/24 - 9/13/24
State of Downtown | Kia Center | 10/15/24
Golf Scramble | Dubsdread Golf Course | 12/6/24
ConnectDTO 2025 | Downtown Orlando | January - June 2025 | Registration Open Now!
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
Black Bee Honey Five-Year Celebration
Last Thursday, Black Bee Honey and The Grand Bohemian celebrated a five year partnership at their event, "Bee Part of the Celebration," with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 5 Interim Commissioner Shaniqua Rose, and student entrepreneurs. By sourcing Black Bee Honey for their new menu, The Boheme restaurant helps benefit Parramore Kidz Zone and support student entrepreneurs through scholarships. Black Bee Honey allows students to learn both business and beekeeping skills to make, bottle and sell honey in the Parramore neighborhood and beyond. Read more and check out menu highlights HERE!
Welcome Lamp & Shade!
Did you know our friends at Thrive Hospitality Group are officially opening their new craft kitchen and cocktails concept next Thursday? Don't miss the grand opening of Lamp & Shade on August 1st at 4pm! Located at 1336 N Mills Ave, Lamp & Shade will be hosting a special lamp-lighting ceremony, ribbon cutting, and complimentary toast. Click here to explore their menu and make a reservation!
10% Off Oxenfree Workshop Experience
Are you looking to expand your knowledge in video production or simply learn more about the production industry or producer role? Look no further than Oxenfree Film & Motion's The Producer's Playbook Workshop, taking place on August 26th at The Conduit Theater Room. This workshop is a full-day experience to provide continued education and best practices for those just beginning their career in the Production Department or Producers currently working in the industry who are looking to level-up their practices. The workshop will be taught by Oxenfree's Executive Producer, Arthur Goodman and Head of Production, Hannah Shewbart. Get 10% off when you use code DOP10 when registering HERE.
Schmankerl Stub'n Open Now!
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer cut the ribbon for new German cuisine restaurant, Schmankerl Stub'n, last Thursday evening. We welcome Chef Daniel Gabor, who moved to America from Germany in 2020 and has a huge passion for the culinary world. He has completely transformed the new restaurant space into a beautiful spot to gather downtown and enjoy authentic scratch-made German cuisine. Click here to learn more about Shmankerl Stub'n and check out their unique menu offerings!
DTO EVENTS
City of Orlando Parks & Recreation City Showcase 2024
Experience an array of local talent TONIGHT at the 2024 City Showcase, proudly presented by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Families, Parks and Recreation Department. This event promises a night of singing, dancing, acting and endless fun celebrating the diverse talents of our community. Located at the Dr. Phillips Center, this family-friendly event begins at 7pm in the Walt Disney Theater. Learn more here!
Barcelona vs. Manchester City at Camping World Stadium
Three-time reigning Premier League champions Manchester City will face Spanish powerhouse Barcelona in an FC Series friendly at Camping World Stadium on Tuesday, July 30. The match will be one of four Manchester City exhibitions in the United States under the FC Series banner, marking the fourth consecutive year the Orlando-based operation will host top European teams in Central Florida and throughout the U.S. during the summer preseason window. Read more and get your tickets today!
Back-to-School Photos
It's picture day at the library! Come get back-to-school photos taken at the Orlando Public Library on Wednesday, July 31, from 1-4pm and leave with a free digital photo. Click here to learn more!