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Posted By Ken Storey on Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 12:35 PM click to enlarge The MSC Starship Club on the MSC Virtuosa As the travel industry begins its slow recovery, the role of automation will increase, but few have embraced it in as fun a way as MSC Cruises. Joining the more than 1,700 crew members on board the cruise line’s flagship MSC Virtuosa ship will be Rob, the first humanoid robotic bartender at sea. Rob the robotic bartender will be able to converse with guests in eight languages. His personality, seen through his conversational skills and LED-enabled face, adjusts based on the atmosphere. ....
Posted By Sierra Williams on Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 1:22 PM click to enlarge Image via Mad Cow Theatre Orlando s Mad Cow Theatre Company is streaming a fin-tastic new ensemble production through March 15, with a portion of the proceeds going to environmental preservation and advocacy work. Fish are Friends premiered Feb. 15 as part of Mad Cow s ongoing Bringing Home the Herd series, and will be available for streaming through mid-March. The show features an ensemble cast of singers from area theme parks who explore the tried-and-true themes of family and friendship and finding each other under the sea. Fish Are Friends stars Maddie Lane, Bert Rodriguez, Christina Sivrich and Charles Stevens. ....
Posted By Matthew Moyer on Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 10:53 AM click image Photo courtesy Mayhem on Mills/Facebook Sunday is a day of firsts in Mills 50. First, local punk-infused wrestling federation Mayhem on Mills returns to action with their first show in a year. And second, this event will go down in a new outdoors event space, Carlotta s Culture Park. Mayhem on Mills founded by former Orlandoan Rich Evans (also of Total Punk and Golden Pelicans) along with local wrestlers Teddy Stigma and Dan Drennen has been on an extended hiatus because of the pandemic, but finally returns. The scrappy independent wrestling federation is notable both because of appearances from legit area indy talent (Serpentico, Effy, and Treehouse Lee, for instance), but also because of a healthy se ....
The run-up to and aftermath of the Bucs’ historic, home stadium Super Bowl victory may have felt like a mini-Gasparilla, but Tampeños should probably put. ....
Posted By Melissa Perez-Carrillo on Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 7:17 PM click to enlarge photo via Icebar on Twitter Whether you re looking for a romantic Valentine s date idea or the most fun Galentines night out, here are a few more suggestions for V-Day happenings in the Orlando area. (Check out our Valentine s Day slideshow for even more.) Feb. 10-14 Cupid and Cocktails Valentine s Celebration Snuggle up and share some body heat as you enjoy a cocktail inside the largest permanent ice bar in the world. Tickets start at $45. ICEBAR Orlando, 8967 International Drive Feb. 1-March 1 All You Need Is Love This is a virtual show you can catch all February long and since it s a stream, you can enjoy it even better cuddled up on the couch! Ticket ....