Family-friendly experience boasts imaginative, high-impact splendor, fully immersing audiences in the magic of the holiday season. Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker, presented by Orlando Health, returns to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Steinmetz Hall, on Dec. 5-24 for its third season under the artistic direction and choreography of Jorden Morris. What began as … [Read more...]
From the Neck Up: How NESTRE Is Helping Orlando Train Better Brains
Meet the local company giving your mind a workout, and the podcast that’ll have you rethinking what’s possible by next Tuesday. We all know the value of hitting the gym, going for a run, or keeping our bodies in shape. But what about our minds? That’s where NESTRE Health & Performance, right here in Orlando, is changing the game. Founded by Dr. Tommy Shavers—a former … [Read more...]
The Artist: Kelly Joy Ladd
Kelly Joy Ladd is a paper artist whose work explores our spiritual connection to the self, others and the universe. Ladd’s Liberal Studies degree allowed her the opportunity to explore a vast array of subjects, such as astronomy, physics and creative writing. During this time, she also discovered Eastern philosophies and meditation, which have been … [Read more...]
The Artist: Juan Pablo Santa Luna
Nonahood News: The last time you were featured in Nonahood News was in 2023. How has your journey evolved since then? Juan Pablo Santa Luna: Well, my journey has been very challenging. At that time, I was working as a philanthropist and cultural ambassador for the Orlando Philharmonic. So my job was to promote music and bring in donations. I was really focused on just that. … [Read more...]
Newbery Medal Winners Jerry Craft and Kwame Alexander Embark on National Book Tour
Award-winning author, illustrator and Lake Nona resident, Jerry Craft has announced an exciting nationwide book signing tour alongside fellow Newbery Medalist, Kwame Alexander. The groundbreaking event celebrates their latest collaboration—a children's book that marks the first-ever created by two Newbery-winning authors. The tour will conclude with a special appearance at … [Read more...]