Mary gets supersized
The downtown Orlando Hamburger Mary’s is often at capacity with its theme nights such as trivia and Broadway Brunch. The daytime business crowd also seems to flock to Mary’s. So it’s no surprise that Orlando’s location is following in the high heels of the Tampa location with a neighborly expansion. A while ago it was rumored Hamburger Mary’s may open a second location in the I-Drive area, but we weren’t able to receive confirmation.
The former Church Street tavern, and previously the Dessert Lady’s location, will now be home to an expanded version of Hamburger Mary’s called Mary’s Sidebar Café.
Much has to be said for Hamburger Mary’s over the last decade, one of the few non-bar nightclub venues to not just open but thrive in Downtown Orlando. Kudos girl!
Welcome to the Jungle, again
The Center’s big fundraiser that had been scheduled for June was understandably postponed. Well, the event officially has a new name, date and location.
The Enchanted Jungle, also promoted as Jungla Encantada (for our speakers of the Español persuasion), will be a celebration of life, love and a return to the dance floor. Despite it being scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4th at VENUE 578 (the old Firestone), we expect it to get very hot and steamy in that jungle. No details yet as far as the entertainment or cost, but we’re just happy we saved our leopard print outfit.
PAC is with HER
In a press release sent out on Tuesday, the Pride Fund to End Gun Violence PAC announced its endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president.
Secretary Clinton met with Pride Fund Executive Director Jason Lindsay in Tampa on Tuesday and formally announced the endorsement. Full disclosure: Watermark editor Billy Manes is on Pride Fund’s advisory board.
“We are endorsing Hillary Clinton for the presidency because her record on gun policy and LGBT rights reflect the will of the American people, not the gun lobby,” said Lindsay, an Iraq war veteran, in the release. “Hillary Clinton has committed to achieving clear policy reforms, like putting comprehensive background checks in place and closing loopholes that put guns in the hands of violent criminals and terrorists.”
