Traditional pasteurization methods in which heat is applied to a raw shell egg has traditionally, cooked the egg. In the ’80s the Cox family of Washington state began working to develope a process in which to pasteurize shell eggs without cooking them as a means to deliver a product to…
“Some of us have started families and some of them are getting bigger,” explains Hit Play’s bassist Gaston de la Vega. “Life happens as we get older. The balance we’ve found together has brought us to this album.” Hit Play’s been a bit quiet since its debut six song EP…
There might be an inherent nostalgia in a concert featuring Tower of Power, Journey, and the Steve Miller Band; the heydays well in the past, the casual fans only familiar with the monster hits. That’s fine, it’ll be tough to sell it otherwise, but what gets lost in all of…
Formed in San Francisco in 1973 by ex-members of Santana (Neal Schon) and Frumious Bandersnatch (Ross Valory), Journey’s own journey brought them from the progressive rock and jazz fusion of that decade to churning out monstrous hits in the ’80s with songs like “Don’t Stop Believin'” and “Open Arms.” Since,…
For almost a decade, the Festival of the Arts Boca has brought a “quality cultural arts experience” to Boca Raton while reinforcing the community’s excitement and economic activity. This event, which opens Friday and runs through March 15, features internationally acclaimed performers and authors. Opening night will host a screening…
Are those comic-book long boxes beginning to stack up and block doors and windows at home? Is that a new brick wall or a towering pile of Mego dolls? Do you really need four Wun-Dar action figures when you know only one was available per subscription to the He-Man Collectors…
Surely there should be a certain trepidation about Berry Gordy’s Motown: The Musical, since it is based on the famed founder’s 1994 book To Be Loved: The Music, the Magic, the Memories of Motown. Motown’s story is not an easy one to tell and has further been complicated by some…
“The main thing going on in the music business today is that all the free downloading and streaming has forced bands to go back to playing live,” observes Paul Collins, known as the King of Power Pop. “Unfortunately, that has resulted in astronomical ticket prices for some bands and performers…
Improvised comedy is one of those exercises that requires a sharp wit and adaptability. A single performer can fully explore the many comedic avenues a routine can take while fine-tuning an act, while troupes can work on their comedic flexibilities as a group. Whether it is short form or long…
The best part about living in South Florida is the ability to enjoy the great outdoors year-round, and what could be better than a little alfresco dining? A little alfresco dining with music. Pompano Citi Centre’s Tastes and Tunes Fridays is the perfect way to enjoy this pairing while perhaps…
Folks may know Carly Jo Jackson from her run in last year’s America’s Got Talent competition and from having judge Howard Stern refer to her as “charismatic.” The Orlando native, barely in her twenties, has been performing around South Florida and is well-known to the coffeehouse and collegiate crowd. Now…
Has “the zombie thing” finally reached vampire proportions? Or after decades of Anne Rice-fueled goth shenanigans, are zombies still cool enough to last a little longer in pop culture’s graces? One thing for sure is that running events seem to be occurring with more and more frequency, and the cooler…
Miami’s large tree has long overshadowed other artistic enterprises in South Florida. But if the tree image is to be pursued, then it is safe to assume the tree has entered the fall season and the leaves have begun to fall. With the flagship Art Basel now known more for…
Aubriana Fumagali, better-known to lovers of independent, heartfelt music as Fauna Halø, has had a busy life since leaving her native Boca Raton and relocating to Nashville to pursue her musical dreams. Slowly but surely, she built a fan base in both Florida and Tennessee. The momentum she’s created has…
Asian fusion? Check. 50 Shades of Grey reference? Check. Hot DJ ready to make the dance floor jump? Check. The theoretical checklist for Tokyo Blue’s Fusion Fridays’ kickoff certainly has the right boxes ticked off and with the clubby eatery readying itself for 2015, what better way than with a…
At this point, Flagler Art Technology Village’s art walk on the last Saturday of the month has become one of the best monthly offerings in Broward’s rapidly rising art scene profile. This art walk is the first of the year and should be an enormously joyous time for the fine…
On January 8, the Florida Grand Opera’s (FGO) general director and CEO, Susan T. Danis, announced that a fundraising goal of $400,000 from Broward patrons and donors would be crucial to ensuring the company’s 2015-16 mainstage productions. Last fall, FGO hosted “Town Hall”-style meetings to explain its financial situation and…
At this point, Flagler Art Technology Village’s art walk on the last Saturday of the month has become one of the best monthly offerings in Broward’s rapidly rising art scene profile. This art walk is the first of the year and should be an enormously joyous time for the fine…
Comedian Jeff Ross has now become synonymous with celebrity roasts. Surpassing Dean Martin’s whiskey-fueled association with the comedic tributes, he is now the “Roastmaster General” and as such has made quite a career as star and producer of Comedy Central’s celebrity roasts as well as his short-lived show The Burn…
UPDATE: The show was canceled on Monday, January 26, due to transportation issues. Merle Haggard’s path to success as a venerable living legend of country music has been marked by periods of incarceration, drug abuse, and enough marriages to fill one hand’s count. In other words, the right path for…
It’s hard to believe that 50 years ago, in 1965, African-Americans were fighting for their rights. It’s even harder to believe today in 2015, that while a lot has changed, racism and the racial divide continue to permeate much of American society. That however, is the subject for another day…
Since 1971, John Prine’s been blending, or, rather, muddling the lines between country and folk music. Sure, there might be a stylistic plane on which they might both exist, but no one has done it with more eloquence and chutzpah than Prine. A native of Illinois, the singer/songwriter’s giddy-up to…
