Email Author Rebecca Dittmar

2010 Stories by Rebecca Dittmar

• Usin’ the Abby-Normal Brain

  published October 7, 2010

  Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was a revolutionary novel that questioned the human condition and made insightful social commentary on the... More >>

• A Different Sinbad

  published September 30, 2010

  The name Sinbad conjures up one of two images: a Persian sailor in a vest and swishy pants, or a black comedian in a vest and swishy pants. (And,... More >>

• Pleasurable Fright

  published September 30, 2010

  The truth is, nothing is ever as scary as the stuff that scared mini-you: like when the shadows cast by your nightlight were enough to keep you... More >>

• Anime Yourself

  published August 26, 2010

  If you were a tween in the '90s and you did not watch Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon after school every day, well, congratulations... More >>

• Pinup Art

  published August 19, 2010

  Rockabilly isn’t hard to spot. If you see a woman covered in ’50s-pinup-style tattoos; if you see a man with greased-back hair and a... More >>

• Hot Babes in Bikinis for Bucks

  published August 12, 2010

  There are few things more cliché than a bikini contest in Fort Lauderdale. Since the first humans walked upright (and all the good bits... More >>

• A Different Karaoke World

  published August 5, 2010

  For every happy-hour diva who’s a musical legend in her own mind, there’s a buzzed barfly who finds nothing so entertaining as a... More >>

• Anything ’80s Will Do

  published July 15, 2010

  The first ’80s-themed party probably took place sometime in early 1990. Maybe it was the Rubik’s Cubes, the neon colors, or the slatted... More >>

• Street Soccer

  published July 8, 2010

  With the improved U.S. Team, this year more Americans followed the FIFA World Cup than ever before, and while Americans might be new to soccer... More >>

• Art by Fire Works

  published July 1, 2010

  A Lake Worth gallery is taking advantage of Independence Day by putting its own brand of “fire works” on display with “Artists Who... More >>

• Live Art

  published June 24, 2010

  Art’s not merely defined by its final product — fine, performance, and literary art is art in the doing -— and that’s what... More >>

• The Incredible Hunk

  published June 17, 2010

  Sure, everyone always assumed that Barbie liked Ken best — they had that dream house together, and Ken always was a spiffy dresser — not... More >>

• Pop Goes Circumstance

  published June 3, 2010

  “Romance Man” might not have a symbol in the sky like Batman, and he might not have an alien birth father like Superman, but... More >>

• Bounce Beats

  published May 20, 2010

  You’re at a live show, and the music is bumping. You’re dancing as the lead singer hits every note but it’s not enough...... More >>

• Time Machine: No Hot Tub Needed

  published May 13, 2010

  Most folks didn’t get their fill of the ’80s in the ’80s. And who pays for this? Your kids — every time you insist on wearing... More >>

• Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Repurpose?

  published May 6, 2010

  With Earth Day behind us again, the green- conscious know they need to get creative to keep the attention of an easily distracted public. The... More >>

• Fast Feet

  published April 29, 2010

  The Irish music and dance show Riverdance will make a stop at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for its farewell tour. Next... More >>

• Women’s Lib

  published April 22, 2010

  If anthropomorphized lady parts — women monologuing on behalf of their vaginas — is all you know about women’s theater, then you... More >>

• Volunteer Drinking

  published April 15, 2010

  If you would like to help out troubled teens without interrupting your busy drinking schedule, come out Saturday to Seminole Hard Rock’s... More >>

• Proud Queens

  published March 25, 2010

  Decked-out divas will strut the stage at Lake Worth Playhouse 8 p.m. Friday and again on Saturday for the third-annual Playhouse Pride Week drag... More >>

• ’Tis the Fest Season

  published March 11, 2010

  Florida seasons might not be too different from one another, but where our seasons lack change, our festivals make up for it: Some standouts... More >>

• A Full House (or an Empty Bank Account)

  published March 4, 2010

  If you have no idea what a “$500+$50 buy-in” means, you haven’t played a game of poker that can truly hurt your bank account —... More >>

• Make It a Cabaretfest

  published February 18, 2010

  When you think of Germany, perhaps springing to mind are the Autobahn, Oktoberfest, and lederhosen. Beautiful dancing girls and titillating sexual... More >>

• Empowerment Road

  published February 4, 2010

  Nova Southeastern University will celebrate Black History Month with a grand-opening reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday for the... More >>

• Not Your Grandma’s Antiques

  published January 28, 2010

  Antiques. I know what you might be thinking. But, hold on… antiques can be fun! Just check out the antiques/art at the 2010 Dania Beach... More >>