Let’s take a moment to appreciate the humble word. Where would we be without words? They fill the pages of books that line the walls of libraries and bookshops all over the world. They can keep you guessing; they can explain your feelings; they can sound pretty, or not, to…
When it comes to television, plenty of shows like to pretend that they take place on our gorgeous South Florida shores, but few of them are actually filmed on site. (We’re looking at you, Dexter.) Burn Notice on USA Network, on the other hand, is perhaps one of the most…
Okay, so maybe Evelyn Vogel isn’t the Brain Surgeon, as we had predicted. Last night’s episode pretty much ruled out that theory. But we weren’t far off — just one generation off, to be precise. We’ll put the big reveal behind the jump. Spoilers ahead. See also: Ten Creepy Dexter…
The first rule of fight club is simple: You talk about fight club – Improv Fight Club, that is. No need for secrecy here; if you attend Improv Fight Club, they want you to talk about it. Negative Four Months and Always Cherish Cheese are the two teams competing for…
There are plenty of self-help books on the market, but few tell it to you straight. Who wants to read a story about how some Joe Schmoe turned his life around and went from rags to riches when your success can be guided by simply watching your dog? Yes, your…
As many Miami artists fight to prevent Walmart’s impending entry into Midtown, one Broward photographer is trying to get her work into the mega store. Sandra Canning, fine art photographer, has entered Walmart’s “Get on the Shelf” competition, which allows people from all over the country to submit a product…
South Beach is synonymous with neon signs and having a rich, vibrant nightlife. Part of that nightlife includes dancing in the middle of the street, strutting on the sidewalk, and even climbing atop double-decker tour busses – it does, at least, for the remarkable drag queens who perform at the…
This week’s episode eight was appropriately titled “Are We There Yet?” With only four episodes left in the series, we can’t be the only viewers anxious to know how the series will end. And it could also be a wink and nod from the producers who know who the real…
The round bulbs illuminate the large mirror as Luis Alvarez-Schacht stares at his reflection for inspiration. He cocks one eyebrow up, moves his head from right to left checking his angles, and takes a deep breath. Looking down at the organized mess of make up overflowing from Ziploc baggies and…
Sunday brunch just got a whole lot groovier. The News Lounge (5580 NE Fourth Ct., Miami) brings together the grooviest of folks every Sunday for Groovin’ Garden, the ultimate organic brunch experience. No brunch is complete without mimosas, and you’ll get endless refills for $15. Perhaps mojitos or sangrias are…
Though rhinos might not be the cutest and cuddliest of mammals, they sure are majestic creatures. Unfortunately, some people prey on these thick-skinned beasts. But there are also folks who help conserve and protect beautiful wildlife. This Saturday, Zoo Miami and the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of…
Rows of black plastic chairs filled a small area between walls of bookshelves at Books & Books in the Gables Friday night. On display behind the smart podium sat a row of books with a black and white photo of a beautiful young woman on the cover: Rita Moreno: A…
“The last thing I remember is Hannah,” says Dexter as he wakes up stranded in the middle of nowhere. (According to his GPS, it’s Kendall.) So episode seven, “Dress Code,” begins. The Hannah Dexter is fondly remembering is Hannah McKay, the one that got away. So many puns with that…
If you who can’t wait to use floo powder to transport yourself to the new Diagon Alley expansion happening at Universal Studios Orlando next summer, Universal has come up with a magically brilliant plan to hold you over. Announced Wednesday, Universal Orlando Resort will be hosting a Harry Potter Celebration…
Amazon has been making headlines this week for its launch of Amazon Art. The online behemoth already sells virtually anything you can think of via its “marketplace,” so why not add fine art to the list of goodies? This new venture offers customers online shopping access to more than 40,000…
Fanning the flowing skirt of her vibrant dress, Anita sings, “I like to be in Ah-meh-ree-ca!” in perhaps one of the most memorable scenes from the film West Side Story (1961). Rita Moreno made history as the first Latina to win an Academy Award for her portrayal of Anita. Moreno…
We’ve made it to the mid-season mark; only six more episodes until Dexter comes to a complete end, and things are only just getting good. Last night, Zach Hamilton is the main focus of Dexter’s attention. As the episode begins, we see Dexter stalking his prey at a crime scene…
A faceless man wearing a large trench coat and holding an umbrella approaches you. He hands you a bright blue bowler hat that has the power to transport you from your dull world and into a place filled with awe and wonderment. Such is the premise of Cirque du Soleil:…
Last night’s opening scene with Dexter and Debra in a sort of “couples” therapy session with Vogel after their near-death experience was kind of ironic; it might be the closest Deb will get to living out last season’s fantasies of getting all romantic with Dex. But alas, the session is…
The über-posh and sometimes affordable Spanish clothing store Zara is reportedly making a move into the historic 420 Lincoln Road building. According to exMiami, Zara is following in the footsteps of H&M and Forever 21 by setting up a flagship store on Lincoln Road. UPDATE: Zara’s PR team has confirmed…
It’s hard for Miami to retain its history when historic buildings keep getting torn down. “Historic,” to some developers, must be code for “old, ugly, and replacable.” The latest piece of history to get a cease-to-exist order is the Coconut Grove Convention Center, formally the Dinner Key Auditorium, and sometimes…
The lights are dim, incense is burning, calming music is soothing your stress-related headache, and you’re greeted with a cordial “Namaste” — you must be at yoga. Yoga can make a stressful workday disappear from memory, which is why the Coral Gables Museum (285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables) is offering…
