Apartment E. 30th Anniversary Party. Sept. 30th, 2023.
30 years of you. the last Apartment E party…… official debut of Apartment E live! A new Era. My how you have grown Orlando!! , and believe me, ALL that was Given, was not lost!. Orlando has arrived, ( no more of this in 10 years chatter!) and this night, I am honoring all that have entered Apartment E’s door,in all forms. This will be an amazing night of local love, rekindling of old friends, incredible new meeting of new friends. A retrospective of the last 30 years where you all have showed your personal power, your love for building the city beautiful, your risks of putting yourself out there. My personal gratitude for the memories, I will never be able to repay. This night I will try and not explode. Save the Date… More details soon. .. peace and love, frankie
2022
#BLANKETORLANDO
supported Dizzle Phunk’s Shoe and Sock drive. DEc.16th,2022 at Grape and the Grain
2021 Blanket Orlando 10. holiday Party. Dec. 16th, 2021. the Imperial Bar
2020
Baby Blanket Orlando 9. Nov.14th,2020
2019
Blanket Orlando 8.december 13th, 2019
Hoodstock. August 15th,16th,17th, 2019
2018
Apartment E Grand Meet and Greet june 7th
Apartment E Grand Meet and Greet Sept. 6th
Apartment E Prince/ Grand Meet and Greet. Soft Exposed and Chilling. the Imperial
Blanket Orlando 7. The Imperial
2017
Blanket Orlando 6. Nov. 17th. The Imperial
Pajama’s & Pretty Pictures. April 13th,2017. – the Current Gallery
Frequencies. featuring J.Meaky in the round room.April 13th,2017-the Current Gallery
2016
the Crooks Club & Ededron.local artist showcase.March 19th,2016-the Current Gallery
Angels & Artisans.featuring artist Kimme Prindle.,Jehn Cerron, Richard Bird.Sat.June 4th,2016
Bad Art Show. 2. Featuring Musician Kevin Maines.September 17th,2016
still one of my favorite party flyer images ever…. had the first bad art show in the location that “The Acre” is at.. then about 2 years of Bad Art Shows on Mondays at Bohdi.. downtown… then . we returned with new larger shows back out in Sanford above the Imperial, then we had two more.. and well……… I got an itch again…. THESE are always so much fun……… did you ever show at one? and well i just need to go ahead and get these t-shirts made one day… ( there is a story about the “Drag” Octopus.. hahahah and the mini “bad” me.. gesture…
Blanket Orlando 5.
Crazy Blue Harvest- featuring artist Don Moon , November 19th,2016. mixmaster DJ Spank
2015 PaperTrail.Art show. Saturday January 16th,2015.the Current Gallery Maps and Dreams show- the Current Galleries- Sanford Home shows the Current Galleries - Sanford April 24th- featuring Wheeler Newman May 2- featuring Alex and Davinci from Sollilaquests of Sound May 14- featuring Robert Johnson July 18th- Leftovers Art Show- the Current Galleries- Sanford September 19th- BAD ART SHOW- the Current Galleries -Sanford October 7,14,21,28th, TIC TOC Local POP UP Market True Serenity- Mills 50 District November 20th- Blanket Orlando- Lake Ivanhoe 4pm.. till dusk 2014 January 22nd,2014 Soft Exposure @ Infusion Tea January 27th,2014 Nix Abstract Peacock Showcase- peacock room February 26th,2014 Soft Exposure 100 Guitars Debut @ Infusion Tea Sept 19th,2014 - Travis is Broke Art show. ( the art of local artists Travis Thaco Smith)- The Milk Bar March -October 2014 "apartmentefrankie presents "Bizarre Bazaar" - St.Matthew's Tavern-it was fun. Guest speaker at Pechucucha 2014- Orange studio Oct.17th,2014 2013 January,23rd,2013 Soft Exposure @ Infusion Tea February 9th, 2013 Bad Art Show The Imperial in Sanford February 27th,2013 Soft Exposure@ Infusion Tea March 27th,2013 Soft Exposure@Infusion Tea April 24th,2013 Soft Exposure@ Infusion Tea May 22nd, 2013 Soft Exposure@ Infusion Tea July 2013 Selected as Best of Orlando Weekly's Magazine List. #1 Arts Advocate June 8th, 2013 Apartment E's 20th Anniversary Celebration #1- Essentials Saturday-picnic-Lake Ivanhoe October 23rd,2013 Soft Exposure- Nick Seyler Art show – Infusion Tea November 22nd,2013 BLANKET ORLANDO- ( 2nd Annual) December 20th,2013 20th anniversary party! @ The Peacock Room 2012 March 13th, 2012 Frankie's Big fun Dumb Happy Hour- Sip Bar April 17th, 2012 Frankie's Big Fun Happy Hour- Sip Bar April 25th, 2012 Soft Exposure @ Infusion Tea April 28th, 2012 Jambando - vended with artists Eric Johnsen Selected as Jambando Featured Artist.. Cover of program book. April 17th, 2012 Frankie's Big Fun Happy Hour- Sip Bar April 25th, 2012 Soft Exposure @ Infusion Tea April 28th, 2012 Jambando - vended with artists Eric Johnsen May 15th, 2012 Frankie's Big Fun Happy Hour -Sip Bar May 23rd, 2012 Soft Exposure @ Infusion Tea June 27th,2012 Soft Exposure @ Infusion Tea October, 24th,2012 Soft Exposure @ Infusion Tea November,28th,2012 Soft Exposure @ Infusion Tea 2011 January 2007-2011 Taste Art Friday Solo Art Openings ( co-directed by Nyahzul)- Taste Restaurant 2010 January 2007-2011 Taste Art Friday Solo Art Openings ( co-directed by Nyahzul)- Taste Restaurant 2009 January 2007-2011 Taste Art Friday Solo Art Openings ( co-directed by Nyahzul)- Taste Restaurant 2008 February 9th,2008 / Apartment E's 15th Anniversary Party / Moose Lodge- Orlando ,Fl. July 2008- July 2009 / The Office Art Gallery- Downtown Orlando 15 in studio art galleries and show space. / Co - Directed with Idith Levy and Andy Jones. Artists/ Germain Lemus, Tobar, Jacob Cordell, Nyahzul, Hep Fury ( Salvador), and many more, July 9th,2008 / Apartment E's 16th Anniversary Party " the Donkey Ass Party" the Office Gallery / Orlando. Oct. 2008- co-hosted Vagabond party ( Art Army, Perego, Heps )Salvador live) Nyahzul Art, Kayla Prommersburger, many more... 2007 June -November 2007/ Established Soft Exposure poetry night at Infusion Tea.Co- hosted with Joe Pasquale. January 2007-2011 Taste Art Friday Solo Art Openings ( co-directed by Nyahzul)- Taste Restaurant 2006 January 27th, 2006 / Breathe"breath connect us all" Poets' Acoustic Artshouse debut show. performers Redd Tyack and Katie Burkess July 7th-December 9th,2006/ Frankie's Show and Tell/ Wednesdays at Austin's Coffee and Film- winter park/ co established first Austin's open mic night with Joe Pasquale, weekly spotlighted local performers. Angels and Artisans, Ukiyo-e,local film preview party,Nude Bandit's Captured mind and love junky book signing. 2005 December 5th,2005/ Apartment E's 12th Anniversary Party "Harvest" at the peacock room. ( open mic) 2004- hurricanes 2003 August 2003-December 2003/ Second Sundays Art Brunch/ Lake Eola Yacht Club October 10th,2003/ Apartment E's 10th Anniversary Party/ "Adreamalized"/ Lake Eola Yacht Club/perfomers, poets and artists spotlighted- Mike Anderson,Paul Sanders,Talisha Howard,Melissa Crispo,DJ Di,Stray Cat Writers,and other friends. October 1st, 2003/ Business license established for Apartment E Inc. October 1st, 2003-October 2008 / Poets at Apartment E attempt at opening real location 2002 May 7th, 2002- Apartment E's 9th Anniversary Party/ Prima Gallery( 3rd floor of Oval Studios/ guitarist Michael Anderson/ DJ Spin Art/ Film clips frol the last 9 years /Gallery owners- Dan Erminger, Arianne Archer July 19th, 2002/ Bad Art Show/ in partnership with Mac Wood Productions/ Caricature Artist "Cara"/ music-Tom,Bruce,Tais,Kayonne Riley,huge thanks to Tim for use of his property and apartment. December 8th,2002- March 16th, 2003/ Bad Art Show/ Bodhisattva Social Club/our sincere respect and love for Tom for having confidence in us. R . I. P. Tom Butler. 2001 -? 2000 May 16th, 2000/ 14th Apartment E Party/ Debut of Toast and Jam/ Globe Restaurant/Sam Gaffin/comic artist. / Kit Kat Lounge/ Band- Garden Groove July 25th/2000/ 15th Apartment E Party/ Toast and Jam/ Toast to Victor Perez- local Artist/bands- One minute revolution and rowdowner, Happy Ending Happening, and Song of Mercury. October 10th, 2000/16th Apartment E party/ Toast and Jam/Toast to Wprk 91.5 fm/Performance artist Arriane Archer/bands- Song of Mercury,Happy Ending Happyning/Carol Drown/ film- Modulations 1999 March 7th,1999 Unmade Definitions/ Nude Performance Art Show- Gallery 611, hosted by Arianne Archer March 13th,1999/ Blessings/ produced showcase of art & music- Gallery 611, hosted by Lauri Golub March 20th,1999/ The Creative Living Expo/ Entertainment Coordinator and host/Orlando Expo Center April 9th,1999/ Metal Sculpture exhibition of Glenn Dobkin's works at the new Queenfish Productions Warehouse,( catered with vegetarian foods, and also bartended) April 10th, 1999/ Omnific Self/ Tiphanie's Art Exhibit/DJ's this last show at Gallery 611 May 14th, 1999/ Antoinette and Frankie's Theatro della Luna/ PSO/indi films & videos/ introduced Martini Blue August 12th,1999/13th Apartment E Party/ Kate O Brien's Irish Pub Downtown Orl.,Pre-party/ Band Branham September 12th,1999/ the Last Summer of the Century Pool Party/PSO/decorated entire space like a pool. 1998 1998 Frankie's Blue/Sadie's Tavern, Winter Park/ Blues Happy hour, Art Splat ( everchanging art wall) September 1st, 1998 / Ollies's Restaurant, Lake Buena Vista/ Opening Enter. Manager & Music Advisor September 25th- October 4th, 1998/ Enter. Director/ Central FL. Film and Video Festival- 9 After- Parties 1- Opening Night Gala- The Langford Hotel, Winter Park 2- The Electric Circus and the Screen Explosion- Gallery 611 3-DJ " Spin Jam" Ball- Sapphire Supper CLub 4- 12th Apartment E Party-Cafe Monaco 5-Heckle & Jeckle's Night of Rock Bands/ Casselberry 6-Block Party & Art Reception - Flying Turtle Gallery, Past and Present Antiques,Alden Rd. 7-Performance Space Orlando Presents... PSO 8-Breakfast at Tiffany's Mimosa Brunch/ Madlyn's Cafe 9-Wrap Party- 4th Fighter Group Lounge 1997 1997 Personal Escort to Russ Myer opening night of Central Florida film and video festival September 30th,October 1st 1997 2nd Annual Pillow Theater /the Club at Firestone,Dj's and hosted indi films 1997 Union Cinema / The Union Cafe. (now maxines') Colonial Town/hosted independent films every thursday. 1996 October 7th 1996 11th Apartment E Party ( above ichiban) downtown (Eugene Snowden, Terri Binion, DJ Moody, all night percussion party) Orlando. Closing night of the Central Fl Film & Video Festival 1996 Blue Mondays Acid Jazz /Blues night Asian Nights Vietnamese Restaurant Orlando 1996 Ollies Restaurant (lk Buena Vista) Managed and Staged talent 1995 March 6th 1995 8th Apartment E Party Lee's Lakeside "it's time" May 15h 1995 9th Apartment E Party Grand Opening of Glenn Dobkin's Art Studio June 1995 709 Monday Artshouse Opens- First Real Office September 25th 1995 10th Apartment E Party The GO Lounge- Closing Night of he Central Florida Film and Video Festival October 1st 1995 Debut of Pillow Theater Southern Nights Night club- hosted and spotlighted Alternative Films/Videos 1994 February 28th 1994 4th Apartment E Party Orlando City Hall Art Gallery, Lee's Lakside Underground Tavern May 9th 1994 5th Apartment E Party Lee's Lakeside Celebrating the Re-opening of Lake Eola Fountain June 27th 1994 1st Year Anniversary Party Lee's Lakeside October 24th 1994 7th Apartment E Party Thornton Park Cafe ( Juanita Marie) Lee's Lakeside 1993 June 3rd 1993 Apartment E established June 3rd 1993 The Official Introduction Party "circle of friends" pre-party wine and cheese party at private home. June 3rd 1993 1st Apartment E Party Bull & Bush Pub October 12th 1993 2nd Apartment E Party Bull & Bush Pub November 30th 1993 3rd Apartment E Party Bull & Bush Pub An APARTMENT E PRODUCTION Local love and support Since 1993 www.apartmente.com All these Apartment E events for over twenty eight years could not continue to be done without the loving support of so many beautiful people!. I love you all, thank you ,Frankie BE on the look-out for the next 28 !!!! got a story or a memory of Apartment E? Anyone meet someone through an event, had a first art showing, played your first music, read your first poem in public? Are you a club owner, manager, promoter that co -sponsored events with "E". . Were you inspired by anything Apartment E related? (I am gathering folks for a documentary soon). want to be a part of it? Let me know that too. I appreciate your time. I have been more than grateful for everyone I have come across with this "thing" ""E" .. you all have taught me.. and I learn new every day. there's more to do, and many more plans!. just putting out a call to anyone that wants to help me document. anniversary party at 30!! -------------------------------
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