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LAND OF MERCHANTS New Mural in Downtown Orlando Avrio, the Downtown Orlando Partnership (DOP) foundation and the Downtown Arts District (DAD) revealed a new mural at 39 South Magnolia Avenue on the wall facing CityArts. The mural, “Land of Merchants” is the creation of local artist Jonathan Stemberger, a graduate of the University of Central Florida.…

FREE EVENT TODAY Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟 𝑇𝑟𝑒𝑘 and the Remaking of NASA In celebration of Women’s History month, join Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City of Orlando for Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dr.…

CELEBRATE WITH US IN 2021 DOP is Celebrating BIG This year! Please follow us on social media for exciting announcements. Instagram Facebook LinkedIn WOMEN’S HISTORY EVENTS Lunch & Learn: Breaking Her Story Join the History Center’s research librarian, Melissa Procko, for a discussion with journalists Desiree Stennett and Monivette Cordeiro of the Orlando Sentinel. They’ll…

MEET OUR NEW DIRECTOR Introducing Jill Vaughan  In December, DOP welcomed Jill Vaughan as our new Executive Director. Jill joins the organization with a wealth of leadership experience, having served in a number of senior development and leadership roles with AdventHealth Foundation. “We’re thrilled to have Jill at the helm of our organization as we celebrate our…

BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCES Learn Local Stories from the History Center Orange County Regional History Center extended its exhibition Yesterday This Was Home: The Ocoee Massacre of 1920 through March 7. The History Center also offers corporate virtual tours of the exhibit. Parramore’s Landmark Churches In Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood, African Americans worshipped outdoors in brush arbors and stables…

VALENTINE’S DAY EVENTS Celebrate with your special someone in Downtown Orlando this weekend. Check out these Valentine’s Day events to make your day extra special! Grand Bohemian Orlando Valentine’s Day Poolside at Grand Bohemian Orlando | February 12, 13 Celebrate Valentine’s Day the right way with an evening poolside party overlooking Downtown Orlando at our…

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS City of Orlando Workshops  Every February, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioners celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the lasting contributions and positive influence of Black Americans in the Central Florida community. This year, out of an abundance of caution, the city has moved its celebration online through a series of virtual…

THIS IS DOWNTOWN RECAP.  Thank you! Thank you to everyone who tuned into our first 2021 session of This is Downtown: New Kids on the Block, showcasing the SunTrust Plaza at 333 S. Garland Avenue in Downtown Orlando. We had a wonderful panel featuring amazing DOP Members: Rob Allen: Business Development Manager, Austin Commercial Wayne Allred: Principal/Regional Director,…

ORLANDO GIVES BACK. Magic Moments. December was a big month for DOP members. The Orlando Magic and FAIRWINDS  Credit Union teamed up with the City of Orlando to strengthen our community. On Saturday, Dec. 19 the Magic and FAIRWINDS teamed up with the City of Orlando to give District 6 residents a much-needed boost for the holiday season. At the…

NEW YEAR, NEW OFFICE. Visit DOP’s New Home at e|spaces Orlando. Please join the Downtown Orlando Partnership on Friday, January 22, for a tour of e|spaces and our new DOP office. We also welcome you to meet our new Executive Director, Jill Vaughan. Tours are limited to 8 people for each one hour time slot.…