Got your weekly exercise routine intact? Yeah, we didn’t think so, slacker nation. It definitely takes ample discipline to hit the gym on a regular basis, and avoiding junk food isn’t exactly on many people’s minds nowadays. That’s why it is so admirable to meet the beautifully toned and buff…
Do you know what you are eating? Seriously. Do you have any idea what is actually in your food? Neither do we, since our food is allegedly mislabeled. So put down your hamburger and greasy fries and find out this Saturday at World Food Day 2013. Fair warning: The truth…
In our nearly seasonless South Florida, we miss out on experiencing beautiful fall foliage at the turn of the summer-to-fall season. Though this might be a bummer to many, there’s still hope to celebrate fall fun this Friday during Broward Parks’ Hayride and Campfire Series. The nostalgic evening begins with…
If you’ve ever considered attending an art walk in downtown Fort Lauderdale and haven’t gotten around to it, this Saturday’s Art Fallout 2013 is not to be missed. Art Fallout is the largest and grandest art happening the city has to offer. Nearly every contemporary art venue, from Museum of…
Let’s face it: Savoring the rich complexities and fine nuances of small-batch beers is spiritual. Taste buds worship each flavor as it washes the palate with hints of coconut, spice, and whatever creative concoction the brew master conjured up. And there is nothing quite like enjoying good beer while seated…
A band of self-proclaimed “bicycle weirdoes” is on the loose in Fort Lauderdale. You may have spotted them riding around downtown on weeknights sporting decked-out rides and spunky helmets with spikes. RiSKi Action Coalition — as they call themselves when being serious — care about more than mere amusement; they…
Emerging technology. Global communications. A society in flux. These concepts are reflected in Francesco Lo Castro’s latest work, his “Geometry” series — and they’re a long way from the lowbrow style that initially catapulted him to art-world fame. These days, 37-year-old Lo Castro is combining ’80s nostalgia and Miami-esque pastel…
Green spaces are seemingly lacking in our construction-driven society. High-rise condos and massive buildings are erected one after another, leaving nature by the wayside. Thankfully, there’s a dedicated group of urban garden enthusiasts in Fort Lauderdale who have dreamt up Flagler Garden, a communal green space and educational facility to…
A quirky invasion is underway in Pembroke Pines this month involving bombs. Not the nuclear warfare variety, because that would not be a fun story, but rather a whimsical installation affectionately called “Face Bombing.” Artist Todd Brittingham climbs 20-foot ladders to adhere smiley faces to park trees and buildings, leaving…
Valyn Calhoun co-owned a gallery, Rasa Productions, in 2006 and took up photography seriously in 2009. But in December 2012, he had to put down his camera and head to the hospital to fight for his life. Now, he’s back to show a collection of his best pieces in “Retrospective,”…
Once upon a time, the daily newspaper was delivered on grassy lawns, and comic strips made their way into American homes on lazy Sunday mornings, when readers fought over the cartoon pages alongside clacking cereal bowls and sizzling bacon. Charles M. Schulz, the mastermind behind Peanuts, arguably created the finest…
SantaCon, a wild tradition that is parts pub crawl, flash mob, and holiday parade, will take over the streets and major bars of downtown Fort Lauderdale this Saturday. The event brings together nearly 600 people decked out in Santa and reindeer gear for a night of silly merriment and joyful…
At first glance, a benefit honoring Broward County’s leading men for a night of fashion and honorary style might throw some off. When has society valued men’s fashion over women’s in all its manrific glory? The Galleria’s Men of Style Shopping Night returns Wednesday, bringing ten of the county’s most…
When family and friends live out of reach and booking a flight to their Thanksgiving feast isn’t an option, spending Turkey Day alone might lower one’s spirits. Do not despair. Megabite Cybercafe hosts a weekly live music showcase and is changing its program in honor of the gluttonous festivities to…
What would you do if your doctor diagnosed you with pancreatic cancer and said you had only six months left to live? Perhaps indulge in lavish feasts and wild romps while jetting to exotic cities? Freak out, cry, and live in anguish? If pancreatic cancer has afflicted you or a…
Literary genius is not reserved exclusively for the written word. As singer/songwriters and spoken-word artists can attest, the craft of literary expression goes beyond the bleeding ink on the page. The power of words can shine through the light of blending writing and performance, a challenge a crew of Broward…
How often does the topic of seafood sustainability come up in conversation? Never? Perhaps it’s time to reconsider our neighborhood aquatic friends and think of the ocean as more than just a spot to flirt with tourists and locals alike. To raise awareness to sensitive seafood issues, Flavors of Fort…
Not all meals are worth making a fuss about. Some nights, eating mac and cheese drizzled with ketchup is a delight. And other times, our taste buds want not one dish but an indulgent menu of tapas and sweet desserts. What to do? Take your inner spoiled foodie to Get…
When cancer survivors are asked how they fought for their lives against the odds of cancer, you’ll often hear the word hope. Hope as a sentiment, as a desire for a better tomorrow, is a powerful means not to be underestimated. That’s why the American Cancer Society launched its worldwide…
Terror alert. When seven strangers are boarded up in a Pennsylvania farmhouse in hopes of surviving a brain-hungry zombie attack, all hell is to break loose. This terrifying night on the farm, as captured in the 1968 George Romero cult classic Night of the Living Dead, proved that a masterpiece…
Perhaps Halloween gives women carte blanche to strip down to the naughtiest gear possible and strut about nearly naked in public. But wild parties are not suited for everyone, especially those with children. Cinema Paradiso offers a load of Halloween fun minus the provocation under one roof at the eighth-annual…
Imagine feeling the crunch of dead leaves underneath your feet, hearing sounds of animals howling as you make your way through Flamingo Garden’s “Haunted Nights,” on Friday and Saturday. It gets creepier. A swamp witch is on the loose. Although swamp witches don’t really exist (except for your bitchy boss),…
