Orlando Ballet Resignation + Central Florida Groups Help Haiti

Hello, people of Orlando! Carlos Hernandez here with the latest edition of the Orlando Daily.

In this issue, you'll learn about changes at Orlando Ballet, new productions at Theater West End, an upcoming holiday event at Disney, Central Florida groups organizing for Haiti, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 89 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Orlando Ballet Artistic Director Robert Hill has resigned after 13 years of work with the group. The Board has appointed a search committee to find Hill’s replacement. (Bungalower)

2. Walt Disney World on Friday announced its Very Merriest After Hours event at Magic Kingdom, which will take place on 24 select nights from November 8th through December 21st from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event is expected to have a ton of holiday-themed fun. (WFTV)

3. Sanford's Theater West End have announced three live productions that will start on August 27th. Tickets are already available through Theater West End. (Orlando Weekly)

4. Church and mission groups in Orange County are working to help out in Haiti after hundreds of people died over the weekend and many are left without homes after a 7.2 earthquake struck. (Spectrum News 13)

5. A Florida man is accused of threatening to blow up the homes of Disney executives on Twitter. Steven Jordan, 31, is being held in a Pinellas County Jail on a $10,000 bond as authorities continue to investigate. He was previously convicted a charge of false report about planting a bomb, explosive, or weapon of mass destruction. (WESH)

Today in Orlando

• Parent Canvas Training - Orlando Gifted Academy. (9:00 AM)
• Enchanted Fairy Doors at Leu Gardens. (10:00 AM)
• Dover Shores Neighborhood Center Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Site. (2:30 PM)
• Cheer Tryouts - Colonial High School (4:00 PM)
• RCMS Sports Tryouts - Soccer for Girls (4:30 PM)
• Audubon Park Community Market. (5:00 PM)
• Golf Parent Meeting - Boone High School (6:00 PM)
• John Holley at Enzian Theater. (6:00 PM)
• Villain Drag Bingo. (6:00 PM)
• Open Mic Mondays at Throwbacks. (6:30 PM)
• Monday Trivia at Bloodhound Brew. (7:00 PM)
• Magic of Bronze - 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando. (7:00 PM)
• Board of Trustees - 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando. (7:00 PM)
• Orlando Scrabble Club at Wirz Park. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Commissioner Emily Bonilla: "I'm at #MegaconOrlando today with my son who is excited to be playing with other gamers. Watch my next Emily Tells All episode on Thursday on the local E-Sports and competitive gaming industry." (Twitter)
• Universal Orlando Resort: "Every river is a lazy river if you just believe. (: @ashleyfkelley)" (Instagram)
• Visit Orlando : "A turtley awesome day. : @grace_coombs18" (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Nothing beats @ExploriaStadium. #HomeIs where we come together for it all. Become a 2022 Season Ticket Member at the ..." (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "#HomeIs where the is. Become a 2022 Season Ticket Member at the link in our bio." (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "I can’t always say I’m successful, but eating healthier is a goal of mine. I’m even trying my hand at growing some ve..." (Facebook)
• Orlando City SC: "Support your City all season long by becoming a Season Ticket Member. Get tickets starting at only $18 per game, food..." (Instagram)
• Visit Orlando : "Always take the zip line route. : @heyheyley" (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department: "OFD and District 3 Commissioner: Robert F. Stuart wish you a happy 10th birthday, Cannon!" (Facebook)
• Yelp Orlando: "Today kicks off our Elite Week with @snaporlando + @bynxorlando + @thegreenerycreamery! Follow along on our Stories a..." (Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo: "Happy 22nd birthday to one of our lesser spot-nosed guenons, Mama! Visit her and her troop until 4 p.m. today to ..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "As we’re learning more about the earthquake that hit Haiti this morning, our city is keeping those impacted on the is..." (Facebook)
• Thornton Park District: "Thornton Park Neighborhood Association Quarterly Clean up!! Big thanks to Cavo's Bar & Kitchen for treating the Team ..." (Facebook)
• Creative City Project: "Boy Kong. is one of our faves check out some of their recent work! #orlandoart #floridaart #acrylicpainting #color" (Facebook)
• Melrose Center: "This two part series will ease you into the world of 3D modeling with free software that's easy to use. Join us to bu..." (Instagram)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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