Why Were People Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Rocco’s Tacos?

New Times Broward-Palm Beach Calendar Editor Mickie Centrone has the enviable job of knowing about every event that happens within the boundaries of the two counties, and then some. When she attends some of the finest events from a given week, we’ll post the details of her travels here. On…

Drinking and Being Driven by the Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop

New Times Broward-Palm Beach Calendar Editor Mickie Centrone has the enviable job of knowing about every event that happens within the boundaries of the two counties, and then some. When she attends some of the finest events from a given week, we’ll post the details of her travels here. On…

Little Bastards

Miami-based artist Terribly Odd will showcase his interpretations of European social history at Bear and Bird’s newest exhibit. At “Le Iconique: Terribly Odd Solo Show,” iconic French figures such as Joan of Arc and Napoleon will be painted or printed on distressed wooden boxes. “For me, it’s been interesting to…

Beer Snobs Unite

On major holidays such as Saint Patty’s Day and Halloween, you can count on downtown Fort Lauderdale to become one big drunk fest. But once a year, the same sticky streets are upgraded to showcase top quality domestic and imported micro brews, specialty ales, and lagers. Ladies and gentleman, this…

Experience the Change

It’s understood that menopause and the songs it inspires won’t appeal to everyone. Menopause: The Musical, written by Jeanie Linders, will have a niche target audience. That’s right: There’s a truly unique musical out there covering the funny side of hot flashes, night sweats, chocolate binges, wrinkles, and mood swings…

Cirque du Soul

Say adieu to the classic ringmasters of Ringling Bros. past. Instead of a man with a top hat, overcoat, and twisty mustache, you’ll find sassy and hip Aunt Maggie. She embodies the spirit of the UniverSoul Circus, a traveling big top based in Atlanta that’s owned and operated by African-Americans…

Irish in the Streets

St. Patrick’s Day is one of those blessed holidays, like birthdays. If it falls on a workday, you get to celebrate it not once, but twice. Well, it’s on a Wednesday this year, so save the nightlife drinking debauchery for then. Make Saturday for the festivals, for the family, for…

Delray’s Irish

St. Patrick’s Day is one of those blessed holidays, like birthdays. If it falls on a workday, you get to celebrate it not once, but twice. Well, it’s on a Wednesday this year, so save the nightlife drinking debauchery for then. Make Saturday for the festivals, for the family, for…

The Shop Around the Corner

It took us quite a few trips to downtown Fort Lauderdale before we found the coffee shop Brew’s Urban Cafe. And… this gem is tucked away behind Tarpon Bend — and lo and behold, besides coffee, it also serves microbrews and wine! So Friday night at 7:30, go to downtown…

She’s Glitterific!

You simply cannot hate on the wonders of Mariah Carey. On paper, Carey is a megastar: five-octave voice, awards galore, pretty good about staying fit. But maybe, just maybe, it’s her attitude that’s made her such a success. Take the “Dreamlover” video, the one where she wears cut-off jean shorts…

Break It Off in Style

Down the garbage chute goes the leftover wedding cake that sat — crumbling — in your freezer. It might be hard to express how freedom tastes, but a July 4 hot dog has nothing on a divorce cake (hell, divorce cake is much sweeter). And while finalized divorce papers are…

No, I’m Not Flo Rida, and Don’t Text Me Again

Remember a few weeks back when Flo Rida gave out his cell number during a CNN interview? His number is 305-528-2786. You’d have to be NASA to crack the code from this number to mine — or you’d have to be two adolescent fans of the head-spinning MC. Unknown texter (8:15 p.m.): Hey is…