Muddy Poetry

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…

Laugh it Out

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…

Organic is the New Brunch

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…

Strike for Rhinos

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…

Rita Moreno Discusses Her Memorias at Books & Books

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…

Moreno’s Memoirs

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…

Great Escape

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:…

Seven Historic Moments at the Coconut Grove Convention Center

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…

Museum-Quality Ohms

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…