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We never claimed to be cool, but we do tend to hang with some cool people that are making waves around Otown. Erika gives some insider tips on how to woo that boo with a few cold brews.

We get the proper pour of all those flavors, from Mikey G of The Woods this month.

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THE ENZIAN 1300 South Orlando Avenue 407.629.0054 Starts Fri, February 1, times and prices may vary ShortsHD™ is once again bringing the wildly popular OSCAR® nominated short film programs (Live Action, Animation, and Documentary) to theaters in the US, Canada, and Europe beginning February 1st. Our own local theater, The Enzian, will bring a variety of animated Oscar nominees, including the following, among others:

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05 1st Thursdays

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407.896.4231 Thurs, February 7th, 6pm, free - $10 February’s Theme is: Impressions: The Printmaker’s Art February 7, 2013, where artists create their ‘impressions’ using silkscreen, engraving, etching, and other printmaking techniques

06 Identity Thief

Released Fri, February 8th Unlimited funds have allowed Diana to live it up on the outskirts of Miami, where the queen of retail buys whatever strikes her fancy. There’s only one glitch: The ID she’s using to finance these sprees reads “Sandy Bigelow Patterson”... and it belongs to an accounts rep who lives halfway across the U.S. With only one week to hunt down the con artist before his world implodes, the real Sandy Bigelow Patterson heads south to confront the woman with an all-access pass to his life. And as he attempts to bribe, coax and wrangle her the 2,000 miles to Denver, one easy target will discover just how tough it is to get your name back.

Animated Shorts @ The Enzian 02 Super Bowl Sunday Sun, February 3

03 An Evening with Kaleigh Baker WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave 407.898.5070 Mon, February 4, 10pm, free

07 Side Effects

Released Fri, February 8th Emily and Martin are a successful New York couple whose world unravels when a new drug prescribed by Emily’s psychiatrist – intended to treat anxiety – has unexpected side effects. This film stars Jude Law, Channing Tatum, and Catherine Zeta Jones

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08 9th Annual Mardi Gras Pub Crawl

DOWNTOWN ORLANDO www.orlandopubcrawl.com Sat, February 9th, 8pm – 2am, $10 - $15 Go crawlin’ like you’re in Nawlins with Orlando Pub Crawl. Bring your beads and do Mardi Gras like only OPC does every year! This is one of biggest events every year so get ready to bring Bourbon St to Orange Avenue. This month’s schedule is Independent Bar at 8pm, Latitudes at 9:15pm, Ember at 10:30pm and Wall St. Plaza from 11:45 on.

09 4th Annual Cupid Goes Wild! Naughty or Ice…

GIBSON SHOWROOM 25 E. Central Blvd. 407.317.9072 Sat, February 9th, 7:30pm – 12am, $15 This semi-formal, Valentine’s Day themed event will be sure to dazzle you as Gibson brings the wild animal out in you and make you choose which one you are... a carnivorous feline, or a sensual canine? This event features live entertainment from David Jericko as Neil Diamond, acoustic music from Dan Verduin, a DJ, guest wildlife featuring Oliver the Bobcat and Spencer the Arctic Fox, hors d’ oeuvres, specialty dessert bar by Sweet Girl Desserts, a Naughty or ICE raffle & silent auction, an ICE luge for our specialty drinks: The Arctic Kiss and the Oliver Twist. In addition, there’s a live bachelor/bachelorette auction with some of Orlando’s hottest singles!

10 11th Annual Orlando Folk Festival

THE MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 900 East Princeton Street 407.246.4278 Sat, February 9th and Sun, Feb 10th, 10am – 5pm, free

11 Magic vs. Trail Blazers

AMWAY CENTER 400 West Church Street 407.440.7000 Sun, Feb 10, 6pm, visit ticketmaster.com

12 The 9th Annual Flogging Molly Green 17 Tour HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Mon, February 11, 6:30pm, $35 - $38

04 The xx

THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Mon, February 4, 8pm, $25 - $28 The xx exist in a time and space of their own making. In 2009 the south London trio’s debut album ‘xx’, quietly made at night over the course of two years, bled steadily into the public consciousness to become shorthand for newly refined ideas of teenage desire and anxiety. Articulated with a maturity beyond their years, its hallmarks were restraint and ambiguity. In the age of the over-share, ‘xx’ was pop with its privacy settings on max.

13 Give Them Wings to Fly Nonprofit Concert

BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Mon, February 11, 6pm, $10 - $12 Music by: Jason Lancaster of Go Radio, Savannah, Badwolf, Sovereign Soldiers, and Rescue Kid. All proceeds will help provide local children with musical instruments and lessons

14 Fat Tuesday Block Party

WALL ST PLAZA 26 Wall Street www.wallstplaza.net Tues, February 12, 9pm – 2am Beads, booze and crawfish time is here and Wall Street will be dishing out all the Mardi Gras action in typical New Orleans style. Grab yourself some crawfish, an Abita beer or SoCo Hurricane and shake it all night long on Wall St. Plaza!

15 A Good Day to Die Hard

Released Thurs, February 14 Iconoclastic, take-no-prisoners cop John McClane, for the first time finds himself on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack -- unaware that Jack is really a highly-trained CIA operative out to stop a nuclear weapons heist. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.

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21 Further Seems Forever

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Fri, February 15, 7pm, $19 - $23 By the time Florida rock band Further Seems Forever released its much-lauded debut album, “The Moon Is Down,” in 2001, its formative singer, Chris Carrabba, had already exited the group. Carrabba, who had joined the band shortly after its formation in 1998, appeared on their 1999 debut EP, “From The 27th State,” and spent the next few years on the road. But after collectively penning the tracks that would appear on “The Moon Is Down,” the band suffered a falling out. Carrabba agreed to record the disc, but would leave once it was finished. The following years yielded two more singers, two further albums, 2003’s “How To Start a Fire” and 2004’s “Hide Nothing,” and numerous lineup changes, and by 2005 Further Seems Forever had announced its hiatus.

LIL INDIES 1036 N. Mills Ave 407.898.5070 Thurs, February 14, 7pm It’s 2013 and you’re one year closer to dying alone. If your muscles haven’t atrophied from lying in bed watching romcoms alone, then head to lil indie’s on valentine’s day for Speed Hating. Prepare yourself a list of things that you hate and cross your fingers that you can bond over grievances, pet peeves, annoyances, and general ennui / malaise with someone of the opposite or same sex.

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Fri, February 15, 7pm, $22.50 - $25

30 Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands: Preliminary Rounds

HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Blvd. 407.351.LIVE Mon, Feb 18 and Mon, Feb 25, 7pm, free

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AMWAY CENTER 400 West Church Street 407.440.7000 Sat, February 16, 7pm, $15 - $60

SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak 800.224.5656 Fri, February 15 – Sun, February 17

23 Murs, Prof & Fashawn BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Sat, February 16, 7:30pm, $13 - $15

24 14th Orlando Wetlands Festival

20 Johnny Winter, Smokin’ Torpedoes

31 An Affair of the Heart

THE ENZIAN 1300 South Orlando Avenue 407.629.0054 Tues, February 19, 6:30pm, $10 Typically, pop idols rise and fall, usually lost to the changeable tide of taste or the destructive by-products of their meteoric fame. However one idol has never slowed down—Rick Springfield. AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART explores the fuel that powers his enduring popularity and inspires the most loyal and persistent fan base since the Deadheads.

32 Jukebox The Ghost, Matt Pond and Lighthouse & The Whaler THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Wed, February 20, 7pm, $12 - $14

FT. CHRISTMAS HISTORICAL PARK 1300 N. Fort Christmas Rd. 407.568.1706 Sat, February 16th, 9am – 3pm Come experience a day focused on the environment with park tours, vendors, food, entertainment and informational booths.

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25 Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

ORLANDO IMPROV 9101 International Drive 407.480.5233 Thurs, February 21 – Sun, Feb 24, times and prices vary

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PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave. 407.228.1220 Fri, February 15, 7pm, $27.50+

Film Premiere Event Sunday, February 17th 5pm Plaza Cinema Café 155 South Orange Avenue Order Tickets info www.rockabillyzombieweekend.com

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Mon, February 18, 6pm, $14 - $17

22 Solar Bears vs. South Carolina

19 Aura Music and Arts Festival

28 Rockabilly Zombie Weekend

29 TWLOHA’s Heavy and Light Tour featuring Jon Foreman & Fiction Family

17 Valentine’s Day Speed Hating

18 Imagine Dragons w/ Atlas Genius and Nico Vega

ROCKABILLY ZOMBIE WEEKEND

Released Fri, February 14 Ethan Wate, 17, has had the same recurring dream for months. A mysterious young girl is waiting for him on a Civil War battlefield. Ethan desperately wants to be with her, but there is an unknown danger—and each time a lightning bolt cracks like a gunshot, killing Ethan before he ever reaches the girl.

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HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Sun, February 17, 6pm, $25 - $28

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BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Wed, February 20, 6:30pm, $8 - $10

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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO 6000 Universal Boulevard 407.363.8000 Sun, February 17, 8:15pm, prices vary It’s the most spectacular celebration of the Big Easy spirit outside of New Orleans itself – Mardi Gras at Universal Studios. Bring the whole family for a party filled with music and fun as only Universal Orlando Resort can throw. You’ll enjoy live concerts, a dazzling parade, colorful street performers, authentic Cajun food, and beads by the handful!

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27 Anberlin, Paper Route and All Get Out THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Sun, February 17, 5:30pm, $20

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35 Lotus and Moon Hooch THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Thurs, February 21, 8pm, $20 - $25

TANQUERAY’S 100 S. Orange Ave. 407.649.8540 Every Saturday in February, 10:30pm, free

43 Eola Food & Wine Fest

LAKE EOLA Robison Street 407.919.1195 Sat, February 23rd (12pm – 9pm) and Sun, February 24th, 12pm – 7pm

44 Broadway Across America Presents: Wicked

36 Ponderosa, Chris Staples, Mrenc WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave 407.898.5070 Thurs, February 21, 9pm, $7 - $10

37 Ziggy Marley

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Thurs, February 21, 7pm, $27.50 - $29.50

38 Dark Skies

BOB CARR PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 401 West Livingston Street 407.440.7000 Select dates in February, times and prices vary Wicked will be visiting to the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando, Florida from February 20 – March 10, 2013. This will be one of two stops the Wicked touring company make in the sunshine state in 2013.

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PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave. 407.228.1220 Thurs, February 28, 7pm, $25+

Released Fri, February 22 As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family.

39 The Dan Band

HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Blvd. 407.351.LIVE Fri, February 22, 8pm, $30 Dan Finnerty caught America’s attention as the foulmouthed wedding singer in the hit film OLD SCHOOL, performing his now-infamous foul-mouthed rendition of “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, as well as his other appearances in Todd Phillips movies, STARSKY & HUTCH and THE HANGOVER.

49 Velvet Sessions: Ed Roland

40 Magic vs. Cavaliers

ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENS 633 Osceola Ave. 407.647.6294 Through January, various times, $5

41 2013 Winter Beerlympics

WALL ST PLAZA 26 Wall Street www.wallstplaza.net Sat, February 23, 5:30pm – 9pm, $100 for a team of four, $20 for spectators

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45 P!nk: The Truth about Love Tour with the Hives and City and Colour AMWAY CENTER 400 West Church Street 407.440.7000 Sun, February 24, 7:30pm, $37.50 - $97.50

VELVET BAR AND LOBBY LOUNGE 5800 Universal Boulevard www.velvetsessions.com Thurs, February 28, 6:30pm, $29 - $35 The award winning “Velvet Sessions” is a rock & roll cocktail party held in the hotel’s Velvet Bar and Lobby Lounge. Each “Session” showcases a different type of beverage theme for members to sip, shoot or guzzle along with fabulous and great live music from legendary rock bands.

50 Matt Lapham’s Funk Night Jam TANQUERAY’S 100 S. Orange Ave. 407.649.8540 Every Thursday, 10:30pm, free

46 Braves vs. Miami Marlins

WALT DISNEY WORLD WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS 700 S. Victory Way 407.939.GAME Mon, February 25, 1:05om, prices vary

47 Muse with Dead Sarah

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AMWAY CENTER 400 West Church Street 407.440.7000 Mon, February 25, 7pm, $43 - $63 Since forming in 1994, the band released five studio albums selling upwards of 15 million albums worldwide. The group’s last album, The Resistance, reached number one in 19 countries and they have won numerous awards around the world, including a Best Rock Album Grammy Award and an American Music Award for The Resistance. In July 2012, Muse’s song “Survival” was adopted as the official song of the 2012 Olympic Games. On October 2, 2013, the band released their sixth studio album, The 2nd Law

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CASKEY Rapper • Musician How long have you been in

Who do you feel is the coolest

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My Mom... A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? Tour across the United States.

MAGAZINE & PROMOTIONS •person AXISMAG.COM in Orlando? Orlando? Claim to fame or title in life? Rap Artist A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? One with the flow What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? I try to be humble & work hard.

Why is Orlando a cool place to be? Nice variety of people, lifestyles and weed.

If you were Mayor, what would you change about the city? I would make sure there was artwork on the side of every building in downtown. One thing you could never live without? Music.

Where do you go to escape? The studio and skating on different side streets.

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JOHNNY DAMON Athlete • Philanthropist How long have you been in Orlando? Almost my whole life, moved here when I was about 5 years old. Claim to fame or title in life? Great Dad. A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? Just trying to enjoy life and get ready for the next adventure or challenge.

STEPHANIE WOOD Visual Artist How long have you been in Orlando? I have been in Orlando off and on for 10years now. I lived in SoCal in between but came back here to Orlando a few years ago.

What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? Hard work and consistency. Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? There are a lot of cool people in Orlando, one of the great reasons to live here.

Claim to fame or title in life? I’d say I’m a bartender, my friends say I am a artist.

Why is Orlando a cool place to be? Sun, lakes, golf courses and people. Where do you go to escape? It’s secret.. ;-) If you were Mayor, what would you change about the city? Just continue with the existing progress. One thing you could never live without? Family...

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A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? I’m not sure. I wouldn’t know how to describe myself. My friends think I am fun. I guess I am really dorky. I have no social life because of an upcoming ART SHOW at XL GALLERY. FEB 14th 8pm FREE.

Computer Programmer How long have you been in Orlando? 5 years. Came from West Palm and never looked back.. love it here!

What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? I love making drinks and meeting people. I think it helps me network with my art career. If I didn’t meet all the people these past few years working as a bartender; I wouldn’t have as many people interested in getting any art from me. I think the BAR is a big reason for my art. Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? Honestly, Caitlin BarryVanVoorhis is the coolest person on the damn planet. I not only have a blast with her, I love her like a family member, I respect her, and I learn from her. She is Freaking Awesome.

Claim to fame or title in life? Well, with all the U Could Finish stuff I got called “Zuckerberg” but before I had gotten more of a McGyver reputation. I’m always tinkering with something (most recently was modifying my AC to turn off when I am / my phone is 5 miles away to save on electricity). A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? “One who makes no mistakes makes nothing” - Giacomo Casanova What qualities or traits do you have that help you? Being hardheaded and not taking ‘No’ for an answer. If someone says you can’t pursue an idea, there’s always a way. But finding that path is a long way from following a GPS.

A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? I really want to do Art Basel; I know it will take a few bucks to pull it off and I want to do some really large scale pieces. I hope for my own single show gallery opening, but I’d jump in a group show if an opportunity came about.

Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? Daniel Tosh. Minus the Brickleberry thing.

Why is Orlando a cool place to be? Orlando is a good spot for Art, I have been very lucky to show tons of spots. XL GALLERY is my favorite place to show. I am very Thankful for Todd Ulmer and Jordan Badran for always letting me paint the walls crazy colors and doing events here.

A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? To finally make it out to the OUC Half Marathon.

Why is Orlando a cool place to be? For me it’s that we’re on the cusp of an entrepreneurship explosion. So many resources are aligning for orlando to be a startup hub in the near future.We’ve got some of the brightest and best graduating in droves from right up the road, UCF’s impact on the area is yet to be truly felt.

Where do you go to escape? My fiance and I usually go on a trip every 6 months. Its usually between seeing our amazing friends in NYC or my best friend in Hawaii. As Mayor, what would you change about the city? I wish for more legal walls in orlando. We have amazing artist that should do big murals and give this city more character. If we had more street art it would improve this city. One thing you could never live without? This is a hard one. I would say clean water. Clean water (distilled).

A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? Continue to grow my charitable foundation.

Where do you go to escape? Lake Eola, Cocoa beach, the roof of UCF’s Math & Physics Building... If you were Mayor, what would you change about the city? Mass transit. I know it’s a pipe dream, but even just supporting UCF’s efforts to run Knight-Lynx to downtown would be of great economic benefit, reduce drunk driving, and most importantly be a ton of fun. One thing you could never live without? Fresh music. Nothing is much better than discovering a new track that you really vibe with. (Hypem.com is my fix).

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Entrepreneur How long have you been in Orlando? Celebrating 10 years. Claim to fame? Being officially designated as cool. A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t laugh. What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? Authenticity, perseverance and thick skin. As Keith Richards says, “Unless you really want to do this all the

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time, don’t jump in the pond. There’s piranhas in there, for chrissakes.” Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? Meg Crofton A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? To grow both of my companies Southern Strategy Group and Bubbled.it Why is Orlando a cool place to be? I have professionally grown up in this community. Orlando is cool because its story

has not yet been written. Everyone has an opportunity to fill the pages. Where do you escape? Anywhere my passport will take me. If you were Mayor, what would you change about the city? In my iine of work, job security is not publically challenging our elected officials. One thing you could never live without? My friends.

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STEVE ROBERTSON Record Label Executive How long have you been in Orlando? 20 glorious years. Claim to fame or title in life? King Shit on Turd Island. A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? Works really hard at a job that doesn’t feel like hard work. What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? I’m a pretty emotional guy, which I always felt helped me to identify songs that have universal appeal. Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? Dave McKenna. R.I.P. He defied all odds and filmed a real movie with actual movie stars set right here in Orlando, and it’s actually good! Orlando is a lesser place without him, but it sounds like his movie is going to be seen by many soon! A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? Continued happiness and success with my job and family. Why is Orlando a cool place to be? It’s big enough and small enough. Every size and type of music venue you could want. Close enough to New Smyrna Beach! We’ve been immortalized (not really in a good way) in the incredible Broadway show “The Book Of Mormon”!!! Where do you go to escape? NSB, baby! As Mayor, what would you change about the city? I would get rid of that stupid, miniature Statue of Liberty on Orange and Magnolia near Lake Ivanhoe, and I would have a cool sculpture done by a local artist that captures the spirit of Florida. One thing you could never live without? Besides my wife and kids? Music.

Claim to fame or title in life? Outside of entertaining you fools each and everyday I’m the guy stopped the almost riot in front of Casey Anthony’s house with like 50 pizzas that were delievered during CNN’s live shot. A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? “To Be The Man You Must Beat The Man...WOOOOOOO” -Ric Flair What qualities or traits do you have that help do what you do? I was born with the ability to tell a good story. Also, from an early age I learned how to manipulate. Somehow they both turned out to be a plus in my life. Who knew? Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? Sean and Rick from Axis Magazine of course. Without these 2 guys, how are we supposed to know about the rest of us so-called cool types.

A goal in the next few years? Right now I’m working on scrubbing the stairwells in the downtown garages so they don’t smell like hot urine. Why is Orlando a cool place? On any given night / day there is something to do. From the Hard Rock Live to the HOB to Velvet Sessions to the new Amway. Where do you go to escape? Under my girlfriend’s shirt. It’s so safe there. I’m surrounded by beautiful mountains and left to me and my thoughts. If you were Mayor, what change? Push to get a poker room in the metro. I mean seriously people this is getting kind of stupid. Most of the politicians that speak against it are in a back room house game playing poker anyway. You could never live without? Trail Mix. More specifically.. Dark Chocolate Expresso from Target.

MICHAEL O’DONNELL Sports Entertainment How long you been in Orlando? About 9 years. Claim to fame or title in life? Former UCF point guard and captain. Currently Asst Director of Golden Knights Club. A phrase that best describes you? “Oh no he di-int” What qualities do you have that help you do what you do? Now-a-days you have to be able to communicate and connect with people… it’s all about relationships when it comes to business. Mental toughness seems to be neglected in today’s culture… and I hope to be known one day as a “servant-leader.” Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? My buddy Rob Starkman founder of Rock’Em Apparel. That kid took a shot at his dream and hit dead center. There were plenty of people who thought he was crazy,

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but now he has one of the fastest growing apparel companies in Central Florida. A goal in the next few years? I would love to become an Associate Athletics Director at UCF as well as get picked for the Amazing Race TV show. Why Orlando a cool place to be? Great food, tons of culture, more great food, and I am typing this outside on my laptop while it is supposedly “winter” time. Give me sweat over sweaters any day of the week. Where do you go to escape? The movies or the driving range. There’s also nothing like taking your frustrations out on the most frustrating game of all time. If you were Mayor? Make P.E. in public schools priority and not an afterthought. You could never live without? It’s a tie.. My fiancé and Junior Mints.

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Music Business Entreprenur Claim to fame or title in life? “Rockstar Publicist” and Artist Manager. A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? “I Pan For Gold” …and trust me there is a lot of gravel! What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? You know, I have always been that inquisitive dreamer. Always thinking there is more to people than meets the eye. In the music business, that is almost always the case. I like to think that I have a knack for identifying exceptional talent that have that something extra in their arsenal. Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? As a supporter and advocate of Boys and Girls Club I must say that my initial response to this question was a man that did so much for Orlando that passed away in May. Gary Sain did so much for this city, both as the CEO of Visit Orlando and the president of Boys and Girls Clubs. A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? Every year I receive my invitation to The Grammy’s. Every year I turn it down. I want to go when I have a dog in the fight. It better be soon dammit.

Why is Orlando a cool place to be? First of all, who doesn’t love the weather? I can get anybody to fly in for a meeting! It really is the perfect place for me, and what I do. I can always go to Nashville, New York or Los Angeles for events. Where do you escape? On any given weekend afternoon, you will find my husband and I sitting outside at one of the fabulous restaurants on Park Avenue in Winter Park. In the evenings, it’s going to be a music venue like Backbooth,The Social , House of Blues or The Haven. When we’ve got a weekend or a week to escape, we love the Dominican Republic or Napa Valley. We visit Napa at least twice a year. If you were Mayor, what would you change about the city? Ideally, I would love to see a big bump in education initiatives. A community with an amazing school system attracts a demographic of overachievers. It would be fantastic to not only be known only as the number one family travel destination, but as a city with a world renowned educational system. One thing you could never live without? Live Music!

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PATRICK O’DELL Restaurant Entrepreneur How long have you been in Orlando? 10 annual FMF’s so, 10 years. Claim to fame? The artist formerly known as Pita Pat - (coined by Piper Platz in 2003) A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? Bring on the mountain, I brought some climbing gear. What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? When I’m dealing with a tough business day, I simply play reggae music in my head. No kidding! One Love can really pull you out of a jam. Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? My younger brother. He’s like me minus the anxiety.

A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? I would like to complete the Executive Program at Rollins. Why is Orlando a cool place to be? It is HOT temperature wise, yet COOL in demeanor. Any place that is a dual threat deserves some respect! Where do you escape? A stay-cation with my wife and kids. I wouldn’t call it relaxing, but it’s irreplaceable. If you were Mayor, what would you change? The old Amway tech center sounds cool, but lets start fixing the Paramore area as well. People, don’t take a left when you leave a Magic game.. go toward the tall buildings! One thing you could never live without? Minnie Mouse, Chowder, Patchy, Henry and Charlotte...That’s 5, I cheated.

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Spirits Executive How long have you been in Orlando? Since 1999, I moved here for college and fell in love with the city. Claim to fame or title in life? My family, My friends, My Career at RNDC. A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? Faith; Family and a drive to succeed. What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? Personality, Ambition, Drive; empathy... Who is coolest person in Orlando? The people who take the position they are in to give back to others. God is good to people to put them in a position to help others. A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? To be the best Father, boss, colleague, and Orlando citizen I can be. Why is Orlando a cool place to be? It’s an amazing town with everything you could need so close, Theme parks, the beach, Hotels, Malls. It offers everything you could need and it is never far away; People travel from all over the world to visit here and I live here. Where do you go to escape? Home with my family or a Hotel in town Hilton/Waldorf is a favorite for a weekend vacation It feels like you’re on vacation but your still home. If you were Mayor, what would you change about the city? More programs to help the children in need in Orlando; Kids don’t put themselves in the situation so Why should they be effected by other people’s choices. One thing you could never live without? My faith & my Family.

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GENE ZIMMERMAN Nightlife Entrepreneur How long in Orlando? Came to World Cup ‘94 and stuck around. Claim to fame or title in life? Director of Sales Halter Ranch Vineyards, owner of The Courtesy, husband, father. A one-liner or phrase that best describes you? “Be crazy dumbsaint of the mind” - Kerouac What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? Imagination, innate ability to multi-task, thick skin, and a hollow leg. Coolest person in Orlando? Swam... Honorable mention: Bron Moyi (photographer, filmmaker, drummer, Courtesy utility man)

A goal in the next few years? The continued spread of the affirmative side of wine and cocktail culture. Why is Orlando a cool place to be? People generally take art and culture for granted when it flows in the streets. In Orlando you have to you have to dig the well. This in turn gives you freehold and makes our scene all the more singular and noteworthy. Where do you go to escape? Bogota, Colombia If Mayor, what would you change? Water cannons on the paddle swans in Lake Eola . Thing you could never live without? Diana Marie Pereira Zimmerman

KELLY VERDUIN Animal Rescue Specialist

How long in Orlando? 12 years( UCF alumni) Claim to fame or title in life? I’m the Administrative Manager/Animal Care Supervisor at Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge, in East Orlando. Basically, I work with large and small wildlife, educate the public about their cause, rehabilitate injured and orphaned FL native wildlife, and hold fundraising events(Like “Cupid Goes Wild” on Feb 9th). A phrase that best describes you? “Oooooh I have an idea!” What qualities help you do it? It takes a strong backbone, vision, determination, leadership, passion, serious devotion, and a love and concern for wildlife. I’m always prepared to shed some blood, sweat and tears!

Coolest person in Orlando? My husband Dan for his amazing musical/ lyrical talent as a singer/songwriter, incredible

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support for what I do, and capability to see the good in people ..and also my co worker and director of the refuge, Debbie, for sharing the same intense devotion and love. A goal in the next few years? To move Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge to its new land, in Lake Nona! Why is Orlando a cool place to be? It’s a big town with a little town vibe. There’s always something going on, Where do you go to escape? Working with wildlife, I have the luxury of hanging out with some pretty amazing animals. I usually go visit with our cougar, Zema. If you were Mayor? I’d strive to find a greater balance between accommodating the citizens of the city and its natural wildlife. Could never live without? Music!

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Universal Citywalk Executive

How long have you been in Orlando? Since 1990 and its unbelievable to me how much this city has grown Claim to fame or title in life? No claim to fame but I’m proud to be one of the guys that runs Universal CityWalk. I’m fortunate to work with a great team of people at an awesome entertainment complex. A phrase that best describes you? Life is short, live it to the fullest and embrace your family and friends. What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? Always maintain a positive outlook in life and treat others with respect….and… Have Fun !!

Coolest person in Orlando? My good buddy Chris Kirkpatrick.As much as he’s accomplished in a short period of time, he’s humble, and grounded, despite his fame, and he’s incredibly loyal to his friends…..and he constantly gives back to those in need, through charity and other means. A goal in the next few years? In regards to work, we’ve got some very exciting projects at Universal Orlando that I believe will have a positive impact on our community. Now, on a personal level, as I stated earlier, life is short, so hopefully stay healthy, and continually improve my life. Why is Orlando a cool place to be? Orlando is an amazing, diverse city. Although we’re world renowned for our Theme Parks, we also have a thriving music and arts scene. Where do you go to escape? Anywhere with sand and beaches, or concrete and skyscrapers. NYC is my favorite place to get away, but Miami is a closer drive, and another great scene. My girlfriend Kenia is a New Yorker, too, who shares the same travel tastes. If you were Mayor? I’d encourage our entire community to continue it’s emphasis on promoting tourism. One thing you could never live without? My sense of humor. If it weren’t for my sense of humor, I would have lost my mind by now.

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PATRICK FATICA Visual Artist How long have you been in Orlando? Moved here after college in 1995. Claim to fame or title in life? Contemporary Artist & Graphic Designer. A phrase that best describes you? There’s a fine line between clever and stupid. What traits help you do what you do? I used to have a production company where I directed film and theater, and also a music venue downtown. It really prepared me, in terms of creativity and marketing, and responsibility. Coolest person in Orlando? Al Ruiz from The Sh-Booms and Fish Out Of Water Sushi Truck. He has always been right in the thick of it. One of the nicest guys. A goal in the next few years? My main goal is to continue painting and

showcasing my work at galleries across the country. Really my main focus is to get as many eyes on my work as possible. Why is Orlando a cool place to be? When I moved here, Orlando was really a transition town. It was a place where people lived before they moved somewhere else. I think people have really started to plant roots now, and that’s what creates a thriving culture. Where do you go to escape? That’s easy, my backyard. I spent a year, in my spare time, redesigning and landscaping it. It’s our little oasis in downtown Orlando. If you were Mayor? I suppose I would push hard in continuing the beatification of the Mills 50 district, including more pedestrian friendly walkways, and bike paths. You could never live without? Kathryn.

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How long have you been in Orlando? 13 years. Claim to fame or title in life? Mr. Orlando Broadway. A phrase that best describes you? Defying Gravity. What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? I’m passionate, fun and ballsy. Coolest person in Orlando? Linda Landman Gonzalez for what she does with Orlando Magic Youth Foundation and all the children that benefit from her work.

A goal in the next few years? Being able to marry my partner in the state that we live in. Why is Orlando a cool place to be? One person truly has the ability to make a difference in this community. Where do you go to escape? The Courtesy. If Mayor, what would you change? I would keep bars open until 5 a.m. like they do in South Beach. Thing you could never live without? My partner,Andy.

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MICHAEL RAY Musician • Country Singer

“I think Mayor is a tough gig... I’ll stick to singing!” How long have you been in Orlando? I was born in here, and been there my whole life. My Grandpas Grandpa came to florida and all of us after him stayed. Claim to fame or title in life? I won the TV show “The Next.” I just signed a record deal with Warner Brothers and getting ready to get in the studio this year to record the new record! I’m just a down home dreamer with a huge passion for country music and through God and my fans from Florida that have stuck with me from day one! A phrase that best describes you? Hakuna Matata...

What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? I love meeting & hanging with new people. After every show I make it appoint to hang grab a drink with the fans that came out. I’m very personable and it really means a lot to have them there and I want them to know it. Coolest person in Orlando? I had a chance to hang with the kids at Arnold Palmer late last year and, I think those are the coolest & strongest people I’ve ever had the honor of meeting. And Shaq! A goal in the next few years? My goal for in the next few years is to be able to keep making music and be on the road doing what I love.

Why is Orlando a cool place to be? Orlando has a real nice vibe about it with Disney, Clubs and cool atmosphere. It has something for everyone! Where do you go to escape? I escape through being with my family and friends. Hang with them, build a bonfire, just chill and recharge. I think coming home is one of the best parts of being gone. I also love to be on a lake wakeboarding, fishing or hunting... anything outdoors. If Mayor, what would you change? Being Mayor is a tough gig. I think he is doing fine. I’ll stick to singing!

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Thing you could never live without? There’s a lot I couldn’t live without, but I for sure couldn’t live without music or my guitar. That’s my outlet.

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“It’s nice to be able to go out Downtown and always know you will see a friend somewhere...”

How long have you been in Orlando? I was born and raised in Orlando, went to UCF here then moved to LA. I have been back in Orlando though for about a year. Claim to fame? Winner of The Bachelor season 14, Bachelor Pad 2 and Couples Therapy. Phrase that best describes you? I joke around alot, so only take about 20% of what I say seriously. Qualities you have that help you do what you do? I’m very outgoing and can make conversation with anyone. Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? It’s hard to say.

A goal you in the next few years? I recently moved all my clothes from my boutique to Eco Lab, but I hope to reopen Vixen Boutique. Why is Orlando a cool place? It’s nice to be able to go out and always see a friend somewhere. Where do you go to escape? Epcot, drinks around the world with a group of friends is my escape, If you were Mayor, what would? I would try and help with the amount of Homeless people we have, more shelters and help find them work. You could never live without? My two little dogs, Chloe and Kylo.

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Claim to fame or title in life? I have been heavily involved in EDM. Probably produced more EDM arena shows than anyone else in the country.. and of course I am the person responsible for getting EDC here under the Insomniac flag. What qualities or traits do you have that help you do what you do? I’m a tech geek... and it really helps since a good part of my job is designing the experience.The A/V is a BIG part of what I do.

If you were Mayor, what would you change about the city? Entertainment needs help. It is so hard being a nightclub/venue owner and the city is missing out on huge tax revenue. One thing you could never live without? Google search... I’m horrible at conversions, recipes, distance, etc. I probably use it 100 times a day.

Who do you feel is the coolest person in Orlando? Mike Busey hands down.. he just doesn’t give a f*** and loves life. A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? To establish 2-3 large brand festivals. Why is Orlando a cool place to be? Its a big small town.

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How long have you been here? 25 years Claim to fame or title in life? My claim to fame ... Well, I’m not completely crazy yet.

Phrase that best describes you? I believe what we do flows from who we are. This is me! What you see is what you get.

Qualities that help you be you? Hummm... I would have to say Integrity and a sense of humor.

A goal you hope to reach in the next few years? I hope to be the BEST mom to my 3 little ones! Why is Orlando a cool place to be? Sure beats shoveling yourself out of the driveway! Where do you go to escape? There is no escaping... ;)

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How long have you been in Orlando? Since 1998.

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Coolest person in Orlando? My dear friend Caitlin VanVoorhis. Greatest mentor, mother and friend, plus she’s pretty hilarious too.

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If you were Mayor, what would you change about the city? The portrayal of Downtown in the media. There is a reason we’re called The City Beautiful!

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even if you’re broke... so take our advice... VALENTINE’S DAY WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

Don’t let this year’s V-Day turn into D-Day because your bank account is looking lower than normal.You can still keep Cupid shooting his arrow your way without missing your rent payment for March. So throw away the expensive (and not to mention old) dinner and a movie routine.

GET HER IN A BIKINI DISCOVERY COVE When: Valentine’s Day Where: Discovery Cove Sea World Cost: Three packages available Okay, so this may not be the cheapest gift, but it will last you until summer. The three Valentine’s packages that can be included with the regular admission are available for the entire month of February. Call 877.434.7234 for more information and reservations.

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I F-ing Love You Candy Box UrbanOutfitters.com, $8 Included in the heart-shaped box are dozens of candy hearts printed with oh-so-personal messages. It’s just like your great-grandmother always told you: vulgarity makes the heart grow fonder. Well, that’s paraphrasing, but the sentiment still holds up.

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When: Feb 9th (6pm-12am) Where: Gibson Showroom • Corner of Central/Court Cost: $15 This wild Valentine’s party featuring live music by Orlando’s finest, will be held at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Downtown Orlando! With Orlando’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes up for auction as well! Win a date with one of these beauties and pet some of the other animals attending, all to benefit the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge & Education Center! For tickets: www.btnwildlife.org/events.

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Some people spend weeks and a lot of money planning their dates in anticipation for Valentine’s Day but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of ways to show your significant other how special and important they are without breaking the bank. Here are a few ideas of what to do if you want to have a romantic and special Valentine’s Day but don’t have the money for anything too extravagant. • Have a picnic- This is something that definitely doesn’t require an obscene amount of money and is something that anyone can enjoy. Just go to Publix and pick up some subs, some snacks, and something special for dessert and you’re set.Throwing in some candles and going to a park that is quieter is a good idea and makes for a more romantic evening. • Spend the day at the beach- The beach is a great place to go if you don’t want to spend too much. Grab some towels, some snacks, maybe a bit of tanning oil, and hit the road. A day at the beach is always something fun and the only thing you may have to pay for is parking! • Cook together- Dinner on Valentine’s Day can get expensive, so go on the internet and find a dish that you both enjoy, go grocery shopping together, and then cook! Cooking together also gives you some time to spend alone together and buying the ingredients definitely won’t be as expensive as going to a fancy restaurant for dinner. • Go to a fancy restaurant…for dessert- This way you get the best of both worlds! You are able to get dressed up and go to a fancy restaurant all while spending less money. Pick the fanciest restaurant you can find, get the most extravagant dessert on the menu, and you’ll still be under budget.

WHAT NOT TO DO...

Although Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a blissful day filled with love, this is also a day where some people can make some of the worst decisions of their lives. Here are some things to keep in mind when going about your Valentine’s Day. • DO NOT call your ex- Even if Valentine’s Day brings up some fond memories that the two of you shared, it is most likely not the right day to call them sobbing and hoping that they’ll take you back.You broke up for a reason and I’m sure you don’t want to deal with that all over again. So if it’s a choice between your couch or a date with your ex, be wise and choose the couch. • DO NOT break up with someone- Even if you’re in a relationship you’re not particularly happy with, stick it out another day. Don’t break up with someone on Valentine’s Day, even if you have been waiting to pull the plug on the relationship. Pretend that you’re sick so you don’t have to go out on a romantic excursion, just hold off one more day so you don’t have to make things even harder on the person you’re going to break up with. • DO NOT be a third wheel- Your best friend may have been trying to be nice and ask you to join her and her boyfriend on their date, but politely decline. Being a third wheel will make Valentine’s Day that much harder on you, you will definitely be better off sitting at home and having a movie marathon and gorging on some junk food. • DO NOT expect the world from your date- Valentine’s Day can be special, but it definitely isn’t the most special and romantic day in the world. Go with the flow and take everything as it comes because if you expect too much, I can almost guarantee that you will be disappointed and you’ll ruin the night for both you and your date. - Arielle Ozery

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KEEPING YOU HIP TO THE hops For the love of brew... and your VDay boo!

SHOW HER YOUR HEART WITH A PINT OF LOVE! Looking for a Valentine’s present for your beer loving boo that is also a plus for you? How about a beer with aphrodisiacs in it? One that I would suggest is the Flying Dog Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout… what a play on words, right guys? This 5.5% ABV oyster stout from Maryland drinks like a traditional stout- roasty, malty, with a butter-toffee finish, add in the oyster, a light flavored creature, and you get a lovely tasting beer. Another beer that has oysters in it is the Abita Imperial Oyster Stout out of Louisiana. The salt from the oysters in this beer give it a more intense and aroma and mouthfeel. Pair this beer grilled steaks, red meats, or a sweet dessert! Want to get your special lady a beer that she’s sure to love? Try Starr Hill’s The Love. The bottle itself will show your girl that you put some thought into her Valentine’s Day present.This unfiltered wheat beer, also known as a Hefeweizen, from Virginia has an extremely light body and flavored with hints of banana and clove. Sure to please any girl, whether she’s a beer connoisseur or a beer novice. Looking to pair some beers with your chocolates? When pairing beers with chocolates, rich malty beers are your best bet. Some that I’d recommend are: Ayinger Celebrator, a dopplebock from Germany; Dogfish Head’sTheobrama, a beer brewed with co-

coa powder and cocoa nibs, as well as honey and chilies; and Young’s Double Chocolate Stout from England. If you want to change up the rich malty beers when pairing your chocolates, try a fruity lambic like St. Louis Framboise. This raspberry lambic gives just enough raspberry punch to even out your super sweet chocolates. Want to cook a Valentine’s Day meal for your significant other? Pork ribs with a dark beer, I’d suggest Guinness, will surely be the fix for your sweetie. Here’s the ingredients: 1 package pork ribs, 2 12oz beer (any dark beer will do), 1 bay leaf, 4 garlic cloves, salt & pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 onion roughly chopped, barbeque sauce and steak spice. Preheat oven to 225°F. Cut up rib slab into individual ribs. Put ribs in roaster, add the rest of ingredients (excluding BBQ sauce and steak spice). Slow roast for 2 to 3 hours. Remove ribs, brush with BBQ sauce. Sprinkle with steak spice. The meat will literally fall off the bones! Bon’ Appétit!

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MIKE GLEASON @ THE WOODS 54 N. ORANGE AVENUE (located above The Lodge) aXis: So, the mixology craze is hitting a fever pitch in Downtown Orlando. When someone asks you, ‘what is mixology’ how do you describe it, and your overall philosophy on a great drink?? Mike: That’s a great question. I think way too many people are getting more advanced with their drinks and losing track of what is truly important. Extremely obscure ingredients and outlandish techniques don’t make a well balanced drink. Silly mustaches and funny little hats don’t either.A great cocktail should be dynamic in its taste and smell.You should be able to notice alcohol, but not destroy your taste buds after one sip.Also, any great drink won’t taste as good if it isn’t served with a smile. Enough with the smug attitude already.You’re hosting a party, not inventing a cure for cancer in a Collins glass. aXis: When looking for a new flavor or drink, what are your goals, based on that philosophy and the clientele at The Woods? Mike: I’ve tried to make our drink menu very approachable for people. I’m always looking for fresh ingredients to bring in and mess around with. People certainly don’t seem to mind being guinea pigs. To me, very fresh fruits, herbs, and even vegetables pack so much natural flavor you don’t need twenty more ingredients in a drink. A few variables that help enhance those natural flavors instead of homogenizing them is the key. aXis: What seems to be the most popular vodka based drink at The Woods? Mike: Probably our Watermelon Citrus Martini. Fresh muddled watermelon makes a great drink and squeezed lemon juice gives it a nice little pinch. Really refreshing. Dangerous.

aXis: How about whiskey? Mike: The Pony Express. Highwest Campfire is a really smoky whiskey.A touch of Aperol and some house made peach puree make it really interesting and delicious. aXis: For the novice, any suggestions for someone sitting on the other side of the bar, when trying to order ‘to impress’ a date? Mike: Yeah, talk to the bartender. We love to custom make drinks for people based on their preference.There’s actually a “Bartender’s Choice” selection on the menu at The Woods in order to bolster a discussion. It’s a fun process. Figure out a base spirit, whether you’d like something sweet, sour, herbaceous, or pretty dry and let us make something custom. And if you prefer Scotch on the rocks there’s nothing wrong with that either. aXis: How about that novice looking to have a few ‘healthy’ drinks this new year? Mike: Yeah, go to Planet Smoothie. Our stuff is loaded with booze. aXis: Any other location in town, and/or bartender you like to patronize for a drink? Mike: Zach at Prato and I are co-founders of the Central Florida chapter of the United States bartenders guild. That guy makes some seriously great cocktails. And he smells like angel’s pubes. aXis: What’s coming up this month in Feb that’s new on the menu? Mike: We will be rolling out a bunch of champagne cocktails in time for Valentine’s Day that should help get people naked with other people.

“Healthy drink? Ya, go to Planet Smoothie, our stuff is loaded with booze!”

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INTERNATIONAL DANCE MOVEMENT By: Mandi Paige EDM, of course I’m speaking of the Electronic Dance Music movement. This movement originated in the U.K and gained momentum during the 1980’s with the warehouse and rave style’s both part of the acid house movement partially deriving from the Chicago scene. Transitioning into the early 90’s sparked a variety of sub-genres to take root including: freestyle, electro, industrial, house and techno. The mid 90’s shot a wave of U.K dance acts through the states igniting an American Electranica Revolution with acts such as The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim and Underworld Associated. With the new millennium we welcomed the more mainstream appeal of hybrid styles. Today we have an ever evolving plethora of EDM sub-genres and ever expanding style’s with a definite advancement from the obscurity of EDM radio play as the underground development steals more mainstream radio time with artist like Deadmau5, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia and La Roux. Even pop has gone to the electric side with the recent remix by The M Machine of Bruno Mars “Locked Out Of Heaven.” You can’t help but notice the recent re-fuel of the Orlando Electric scene, especially with the international dance music festival ‘Daisy Carnival’ touching down in O-town for the first time in 2011. So for the most current EDM activity we have converged three of the area’s leaders’s to really illuminate this dynamic genre and the talented artist that fill it. Jeff Kenney with Donnie Disco Presents and on the team that handles Electric Daisy Worldwide. Dave Marren, manager of Club Firestone which really was the first frontier of EDM in Florida. And DJ M-Squared, a Red Bull Thre3Style National Champ which the open format/ party rock DJ competition. How would you say EDM festival culture has changed over the past decade? Kenney: College kids have embraced EDM. They have brought a whole new group of music fans and several new social clicks with them. DJ M-Squared: Over the past decade the EDM festival culture has been constantly evolving. Artists are collaborating live with vocalists and instrumentalists as part of their shows. The lighting, effects and stage presentations are always enhancing to give the audience more of an experience joined with the music. For so many year’s this genre has been noted as more of an underground style, but with the gaining momentum in the past decade do you still believe that is an appropriate description of the genre and sound? Kenney: Def. People whine and moan about dance music selling out, but the truth is it is just recovering from almost being obliterated in the late 90’s. Tiesto is not selling as many tickets as U2 or Justin Beiber! Huge companies like Insomniac and SFX have almost zero sponsorship and everything is paid for privately. Marren: Electronic dance music is just too diverse to be explained that way. You’ll see some very popular house and dubstep tracks weave their way into top40 radio hits, video games and even commercials. Meanwhile, musicians are continually experimenting and new sub-genres will pop up from collaborations via the internet and live events in a much more “underground” fashion.

With the amount of software programs/synths and new technical infrastructures for music production being readily available, what makes an artist stand out in this modern industry to you? Kenney: Technology has let the DJs job evolve from the technical aspect of pitch and mixing tempos to unlimited possibilities. There are so many options for these artists to create their own style. Look at the CDJ2000.. it is simply amazing what those things are capable of now. In the studio this is just as true. Forget complicated midi set ups.. a nice computer is all you need these days. These are all tools. Less time fiddling with the technicalities of your job leaves you with more time to be creative. DJ M-Squared: I think the new music technology being readily available can be a good and bad thing depending on the intentions of the artist. When I create, my goal is to make music that I love that will connect with people on an emotional level. I feel that when an artist focuses on creating beautiful work, they automatically stand out. It’s not about the machine it’s about the mind behind that machine. Jeff, How have your previous event’s evolved over the year’s? And What big event’s can we anticipate in the coming months of 2013? Kenney: We never stop learning. These days i’m focusing on customer service. Better ticketing systems, faster doors, guest service, there are many things that we are trying to improve on so our customers experience the best. I am always looking for the weaknesses in our locations and how to improve them. Well of course everyone will be waiting for EDC 2013. We will set records this year... again. Besides that.. well I can’t really talk about it.. but there are some really exciting new things coming this way. Firestone’s 1 year anniversary of re-establishing the Thursday Night’s & weekends around EDM, how have you seen the scene grow/change over the past year? Marren: The scene has exploded over the last year. 1 year ago Firestone and Alliance Events built a new Thursday night, called IGNITION based on the passion we saw in the community. The idea was to create a festival of 4 rooms with different genres, each with a lineup of talented DJ’s and producers. Now, many of these undiscovered artists are able to flourish all over town. The popularity has also called for a surge of international talent on a very regular basis. On February 7th, for IGNITION’s 1 year anniversary, we decided to take it to the next level. Instead of 4 stages, we’re hosting 8. We’ll be combining international producers, DJ’s, live bands, record labels, local food trucks, original art, craft beer brewers, hip-hop showcases and 10+ non-profit sponsors. IGNITION began from the community- so on the anniversary, we’re creating a larger foundation for Orlando’s creative scene to flourish even farther. This event will be called the FOUNDATION PROJECT. Firestone was really a foundation for bringing EDM to Florida showcasing artist like Crystal Method, Keoki and so many other’s playing here before N.Y.C and L.A, How did Firestone first want to direct the EDM crowd to Florida? Marren: First? We’d have to ask some of the pioneers of the 90’s house and breakbeat scenes. DJ Icey, Kimball Collins, Dave Cannalte, Glyn Morgan, and far more than I know how to properly credit- also, I’m sure the laws allowing bars to stay open all night helped a great deal. This time around, me and my two music-loving friends, Alex Wood and Vernon Foster, wanted to establish a creative outlet for these new and innovative genres while pushing our boundaries with event production. The popularity and diversity of dance music as a whole was on the verge of exploding... we just saw this as an opportunity to do something we love to do. Evolution in the electronic scene during the last decade of ‘industrial’ music only, you will find a good dozen sub-genres that have evolved, how do you feel the scene will continue to change and evolve over the next 5yrs? Marren: As technology and communication continue to develop, people can explore their creativity and collaborate more easily every few months. Within 5 yrs, I’d love to see the production possibilities of digital music combine with the full tonal control that a musician gets from the touch of a live instrument... imagine if Jimi Hendrix had access to the tools we have today! Red Bull Thre3Style gives highly skilled DJs a global platform to showcase their skills, how do you feel this competition has changed the scene here in Central Florida? DJ M-Squared: After winning the 2010 Red Bull Thre3style National Championship, I’ve had the privilege of performing all around the world. Red Bull Thre3style is a very well rounded competition that really highlights the open format style of DJ’ing. Red Bull Thre3style has positively impacted the scene here in Central Florida by exposing a broader audience to this open format style of DJ’ing; Blending different genres, using showmanship, and being technically proficient all while giving the audience a great party. On marketing this craft to the masses how would you say the process differs from the more mainstream sound’s? DJ M-Squared: I actually feel that the marketing process for this craft is becoming more aligned with the way mainstream sounds are marketed. DJ’s are now being marketed just like major artists. From headlining arenas, to having record deals, endorsements, television etc.. There is no limit to where the DJ culture can take things. Your ‘must-hear’ up and coming artist in this genre? Kenney: I have my eye on a couple up and coming artists who you will see playing here soon. I think we will see trance strike back this year - so watch for Myon and Shane and the Ajunabeats guys...Trap is being pushed hard and we are going to play around with that for a little bit. Marren: Madeon. This young kid from Paris has put together some of the most intricate and melodic tracks I’ve ever heard, but I’m a nerd for layered harmonies. I’d say come out to IGNITION, experience a little bit of everything, and see what you like best!

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SCENE @ THE SNOW BALL! 01.26.13 • WALL ST PLAZA

It got a little chilly @ Wall St last month as people found their beach with a cold Corona Light draft on the white snow?!

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SCENE @ RED BULL THRE3STYLE! 02.01.13 • THE SOCIAL

Congrats to A-Rock for taking first in the initial round of the 2013 Red Bull Thre3style competition.

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SCENE @ CORONA LIGHT DRAFT KICKOFF! 01..17.13 • ONE80 LOUNGE (AMWAY) VIPs enjoyed Corona Light on Draft at One80 Lounge last month! But you can enjoy it all around Otown on tap!

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SCENE @ JAKE & MICKY’S ANNIVERSARY! 01.27.13 • JAKE & MICKY’S (UCF) We have to thank Jake & micky’s staff for all those lost memories and hundreds of car bombs over the past 6 years! Congrats!

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Each year, I have to upend my life for roughly one month when it comes time to select the Coolest People in Orlando, because everyone comes out of the woodworks to beg me for consideration in choosing this incredibly prestigious title. For instance, just the other day, Dwight Howard sent me an email offering to re-sign with the Magic if I would make sure that he makes the list again. Alas, I had to break the news to him that his previous appearance on this list had actually been rescinded. Not only had it been rescinded, but we also passed it around to homeless people to cough on. Screw that guy. Where was I? Ah yes, this year’s Coolest People in Orlando. As the lone recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Orlando Coolness Award, I often have to make the toughest decisions of all, and this time around I decided to take myself completely out of the process. Why should I have to keep breaking it to guys like Joe Biden or Channing Tatum that they’re just not cool enough to make this list? I’ll leave that to the suckers in charge. Instead, I decided to take a look into the future to pick the leading candidates for the Coolest People in Orlando 20 years from now. To be fair to so many people that aren’t even born yet, I’m also excluding the young heirs to the Finnhenry’s empire, because those kids already have a bar named after them and I don’t. So they’re on their own. As for everyone else, well, prepare to feel like nerds…

2031 – J.J. Redick Jr. full name Jamal Jerome Jebedi-

ah Jesper Redick Jr. – will make be named among the Coolest People in Orlando when he commits to UCF on a basketball scholarship. By this time, UCF is a major hoops school, because the football program, now nearing its 30th year under the iron dictatorial law of George O’Leary, who is also part cyborg, will have not had more than 4 wins in a season since 2015.

2037 After finally passing away at the age of 119 just several weeks earlier, Lee (the homeless dude who sleeps outside of Cleo’s) is finally named to our list. It is a bittersweet day, namely because many of the people who knew him best died years before he did in the Great Bar Wars of 2022. Amazingly, the staff of Gibson assumed control of the entire city’s alcohol supply after hiding in a bathroom while the other bars destroyed each other. 2102

Two robot wars have made most of North America an apocalyptic wasteland, but thanks to decades of horrible environmental policies and meth-fueled inbreeding, Florida has been untouched. But where there are robot attacks, there must be lawyers, so John Morgan’s great-great-grandson, Chip or Chet or something like that, will be party animal numero uno.

2264 Thanks to the Illuminati’s secret plan to maintain a society long past any Armageddon-type scenarios, our nation’s smartest scientists are kept in a self-sustaining underground society for 200 years. Unfortunately, none of those scientists are from Florida. In fact, in all apocalyptic scenarios, nobody from Florida was or ever will be selected for preservation. There is no list in 2264. 2355

With society fully re-established under a new reign that celebrates science and shuns religion and war, everybody is officially declared cool. It also helps that the scientists were able to make sure that every female baby was artificially altered to grow up to look like Kate Upton. It really is the height of humanity.

2401 Sadly, it doesn’t take very long for the Kate Upton clones to realize that they are way too hot for all of those nerdy scientists, so they all pack up and establish a new colony on another continent. The scientists ask if they can have a phone number or something, but the women only provide 6 numbers and say something about their boyfriends getting out of prison. The Coolest People in Orlando this year are actually a bunch of dorks.

2479 The publishers of aXis actually use a list from a few hundred years earlier because they were too hungover to call Space Overlord Zexon-66’s office to see if he had any time in between in his interview for Time’s Man of the Year and Tiger Beat’s Super 2 Hottie of ’79. They are executed by a squadron of galactic bounty hunters for their crimes. 25??

Official time records stop at some point around this issue, as all life has become glowing balls of light thanks to a nuclear pulsar that consumed the entire galaxy, thus ruining a pretty awesome Florida Music Festival lineup. Bunch of dicks up there in outer space.