Michael Freeman

2 weeks ago | freelinemediaorlando.com | Michael Freeman

Homepage,Music,Opinion,Reviews | ORLANDO — Let’s put the facts on the table right away: Nat Zegree is a whirlwind of talent and energy, who arrives on stage with the excitement and enthusiasm of a hyperactive kid on his first day at school, or right after getting on his choice baseball team and rushing for the bat. The charismatic singer and pianist performed to sold out crowds at Orlando Shakes this weekend, with an irresistable show titled The History Of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

3 weeks ago | freelinemediaorlando.com | Michael Freeman

ORLANDO — While Orlando’s theater community has plenty of strong writing talent, the Playwrights’ Round Table is putting a spotlight this month on the region’s numerous black playwrights. The plays created by these gifted artists will be part of a production titled Juneteenth, which is coming to the Imagine Performing Arts Center in Oviedo this month. Juneteenth will feature 7 new shows that developed out of the PRT workshops.

1 month ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Michael Freeman

The NYLT Leadership Academy prepares National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) graduates to teach leadership skills to others. After attending the academy, John Weisser saw that what he learned impacted more than his ability to be a good teacher. “It gives you the ability to make a friendship and make it deeper,” the 20-year-old from Venturing Crew 2020 of Penfield, N.Y., and an Eagle Scout from Troop 35 in Red Lion, Pa., says.

1 month ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Michael Freeman

You don’t have to travel far to find adventure. Last year, Troop 202 of Carmel, Ind., found an awesome outing about a 30-minute drive away. Each summer, the troop’s Scouts come up with ideas to fill out the next year’s calendar before the patrol leader’s council narrows down the ideas and assigns each patrol to do more research. They also look for new adventures, keeping seasons and pricing in mind.

1 month ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Michael Freeman

Scouting America offers more than 130 merit badges. By earning these awards, youth explore topics that could help shape their future hobbies or careers. Some ambitious Scouts earn every available merit badge. Luka Herrera earned them all before turning 18 last fall. It was a nearly four-year endeavor as the Eagle Scout with Troop 522 of Overland Park, Kan., decided to go for it after earning Scouts BSA’s highest rank. “I earned all the Eagle-required merit badges,” Luka says.