The land of the free and the home of the brave is about to reach the ripe old age of 236. Sure, she’s had a few nips and tucks, but who hasn’t these days? Particularly in Miami. In addition to the free and the brave, the 305 is home to…
Grove residents need not look any further than their local independent bookstore for exposure to world-class museum programming. Miami Beach’s Wolfsonian is partnering up with the Bookstore in the Grove for a series of moderated talks aptly titled: “The Wolfsonian in the Grove.” The first will kick off on Saturday,…
The Conscious Bite Out dinner series is Miami’s tribute to sustainability, innovation and delicious, plant-based eats. The newest installment of the unique event will feature edibles by three innovative local chefs: Nicole Gonzalez from downtown’s Fooq’s, Brad Kilgore from Wynwood’s Alter, and Jonathan Seningen from Miami Beach’s soon-to-open DIRT. “From inception,…
For many people, lugging around a nagging feeling of discontent and the weight of unfulfilled dreams is as normal as carrying a book-laden backpack. Statistics suggest more than fifty percent of Americans are unhappy at work (not to mention everywhere else), and it’s rare that anyone has the courage to throw…
Several Miami artists are in the running for a hefty wad of cash, courtesy of the Orlando Museum of Art. Dubbed the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, the annual award, now in its second year, recognizes one notable artist who’s contributing to the state’s increasingly awesome range of cultural offerings…
Given imminent sea level rise and our oceanfront locale, Miami is in for an underwater future. Hence the timeliness of the Frost Museum of Science’s 4th Annual Underwater Festival. The annual event is in honor of the global World Oceans Day, and the 2015 theme is Coasts, Reefs and Open…
As many journalists, bloggers and fiercely loyal locals like to report, Miami is in the midst of a cultural renaissance. Of course, in any renaissance, art is a key ingredient, and artists need somewhere to live. But with the prices in Wynwood out of reach and rents rising rapidly in…
Healthy chains are hard to come by, but Freshii is well on its way to changing all that. The rapidly expanding outpost opened its first Miami location in Wynwood last year, and number two is now open for business in Miami International Mall. The locale opened on Monday, and offers…
Ask any vegan, and they’re likely to tell you that the transition was easier than they expected. For the veg-curious or the average omnivore, however, the idea of giving up animal products can seem completely overwhelming. Luckily, help is out there. For three decades, author Victoria Moran has been imparting…
The National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Is a fan of the Florida Grand Opera (FGO), and its admiration is apparent. The arts org is gifting $20,000 to the FGO, all to help support The Passenger, a powerful, historically relevant production that revolves around the Holocaust and its aftermath. The award…
The Miami-Dade County school system is saying so long to an environmentally unfriendly menace: styrofoam. Instead, the district is rolling out compostible plates. “Our district has been working on sustainability initiatives for some time,” says the school system’s Administrative Director, Department of Food and Nutrition, Penny Parham. “Also, a round…
True heroes are hard to find these days (honestly, they were hard to find in any days), but the folks that make up the Sea Sheperd Conservation Society’s’ (SSCS) crew are the real deal. Led by Captain Paul Watson, the conservationists use their fleet of ships to stop the slaughter…
As Miami rapidly evolves, it’s clear that progress is being made in the city’s food and sustainability landscape. At the forefront is Colony1, an ambitious concept in the works in Wynwood. While long-term plans include a community classroom, vegan kitchen, urban garden and bulk food store, the Colony1 team is…
Let’s face it: you’ve only got so many years on this planet, and no matter how diligently you tend to your bucket list, you might never make it to The Great Wall of China, Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza or Guatemala’s El Gran Jaguar. Luckily, you can get up close and personal…
The Federal is no stranger to vegetables: Chef Cesar Zapata actually prefers to eat a vegetarian diet, and the innovative eatery’s menu usually includes a wide array of garden grown edibles alongside its meatier offerings. Now, Zapata and crew are taking things to the next level with a three-month lunch…
It’s no secret that ride-sharing is a touchy subject in Miami. From taxi drivers to passengers to part-time chauffeurs, everybody has a [strong] opinion. What’s to be done about the issue is, of course, debatable. Currently, a resolution has been brought before the County Commissioners that would regulate the industry. To…
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Dale Chihuly go way back. Their artistic bromance started 10 years ago, when the garden hosted its first exhibition of the renowned artist’s work. His colorful, eclectic glass creations make particularly apt partners for Fairchild’s 83-acres of lush, paradisaical plants. Currently, the garden is hosting…
When suited, sunglassed, cigarette-smoking Don Draper says so long to TV land this weekend, many a fan will feel the loss. Sure, Mad Men romanticized and oversexed ’50s and ’60s America, but it did so with style. From Joan’s ferocious curves to Pete’s sneaky maneuvers, the motley crue of ad…
When it comes to spreading the word about plant-based living, Alexander and Jeanette Rodriguez are all-stars. The duo runs the Miami arm of No Meat Athlete, Jeanette spearheads a vegan book club and now the husband-and-wife-team have launched the city’s first conscious living podcast: Planted in Miami. Having just released…
Miami is a city that loves brunch, and while there are a plethora of omnivorous options for everyone’s favorite meal, vegans have a limited assortment of late morning meals. Luckily, come Saturday, May 31, vegans and omnivores alike can indulge in the first-ever Vegan Smart Brunch, hosted by Bad Ass…
Despite the hubbub around Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter, we all know there’s one holiday that trumps all the others: Mother’s Day. This once-a-year tribute to the women who birthed us is the the granddaddy mommy of occasions, and screwing it up isn’t an option. This year, instead of trotting your…
If the name Palace Entertainment doesn’t ring a bell, it should soon. They’re getting plenty of attention, and not the kind anyone wants. Last year, the company purchased the Miami Seaquarium, and with it, a killer whale named Lolita, which means they’ve become a major target for animal activists. For…
