When Dominick Daniel is asked to describe his artistic style, he explains it as “whimsitaneous.” A bit of whimsy meets spontaneity is what he bases his ethos on and manner of painting designs that explore life’s darker side. In time for spooky October, Undergrounds Coffeehaus will showcase Daniel’s work on…
Tales of workplace woes are, perhaps, a common complaint in today’s society. Salary raises are a thing of the past, and the struggle of gender pay equality persists. In a timely fashion, the Tony Award-winning musical The Pajama Game comes to Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts, opening Saturday. The comedy-drama,…
A bit of New Orleans flair and voodoo magic comes to life Saturday at Cajun eatery Rosey Baby. In full force, the annual Hoodoo Voodoo Halloween Blues Ball is back for its 13th year, celebrating blues music with Halloween fun. Blues musical acts on the bill include Albert Castiglia, Joel…
In today’s world of mindless boob tube, where eyelash-batting Kim Kardashian or Kate Gosselin and her eight little rugrats get all the limelight, it’s refreshing to see programs that delve deep. Call the Midwife, a series based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, concerns touching tales of midwifery during the…
When South Florida-based veteran photographer Jonathan Scott pursues Facebook and comes across trite wedding photos or couples posing in uninspiring engagement photos, he cringes. To Scott, photography is an art form meant to tell a story, but Scott finds that photographers too often tarnish their works by misuse of a…
Nerds’ arcade wet dreams will abound this Friday night as Green Room nightclub hosts its videogame and cosplay party. The downtown haunt will roll out its big screen for the Marvel-versus-Capcom 3 video-game tournaments hosted by Play N Trade, to take place throughout the night. In the background, go-go dancing…
When’s the last time you spotted professional cheerleaders, a pack of skydivers, and buff military folks in their swim gear? Not lately, eh? This three-day, weekendlong event offers a chance to rub elbows with these fine people. The occasion, “Stars, Stripes and Sun,” is in honor of the bravehearted who…
Not too many social concerns are as divisive as gay marriage, especially during election time. A homosexual couple wanting to solidify their union stirs up tons of debate, especially among the Republican base and marriage-equality advocates. With impeccable timing, Dustin Lance Black’s groundbreaking play 8, which argues that marriage equality…
The artistry behind gentlemen glammed up in sparkling gowns, four-foot wigs, and flamboyant makeup captures a gender-bending fantasy of sorts. But when diva Ricky Rollick and company intertwine the art of drag performance with portraying princesses and characters from traditional fairy tales, the Cinderella fantasy has just exploded into a…
Ladies Duke It Out à la Catherine Bach With every trend, there’s a historical figure who gave it its wave of fame. Catherine Bach, the ’70s sex symbol of Dukes of Hazzard fame, popularized denim-cutoff shorts due to her look of innocence meets provocation. Today, hot pants and denim cutoffs…
Although e-readers are convenient and you can download entire libraries to your tablet or smartphone, true bibliophiles can expound at length on the textile wonders of holding a real book in one’s hands. As basic written communication finds new technologies, the books themselves become works of art. Materials such as…
Building a progressive community takes a strong, tight-knit group of people who care deeply to transform a drab neighborhood and spruce it up into something magical. The organizers of the inaugural Night Owl Market have this very vision — to gather locals for an evening of art, food, and music…
It might come as a surprise that the “Second Annual Amazing Mom and Son Challenge” is back this year in June and not in May, to coincide with Mother’s Day weekend. In this event, teams of moms and sons race to designated locations around Delray Beach where they are tasked…
Better Block, a pop-up urban design exhibit from Texas, comes to Florida for the first time today. FAU School of Urban & Regional Planning and landscape architect firm Cadence have teamed up to transform the empty spaces of FAT Village into a walkable and sustainable community for just one day…
Like it or not, long summer nights are nearly upon us. There’s no escaping it. But there is a way to embrace the season of heat while decompressing from the hectic routine of life – a stroll through nature. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens’ summer walk series, Sushi &…
Looking to expand your dusty comic-book collection to include rare graphic novels? Or how about trading one of your Watchmen figurines for a statue with dragon-fighting superpowers? On Sunday, Tate’s Comics will host its second Comics Community Park and Swap meet in which independent sellers will set up booths to…
Art is all about perspective. Whether it is the physical perspective of a landscape painting or the philosophical outlook of the artist, viewing art can reshape how you see the world. The 1310 Gallery, tucked away in Sailboat Bend, hopes to shift your perspective with the opening Saturday of its…
Skip the traditional sit-down dinner and join the mobile food scene as more than 25 food trucks roll in to Coconut Creek tonight. Don’t forget to bring plenty of cash as most of the vendors do not accept plastic. Thu., May 17, 6-9 p.m., 2012…
As the name implies, this art exhibit features pieces portraying typically small items such as oranges as expansive big objects. Be one of the first to see this new exhibit at its opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 10. Live music by Mariachi Los Monarcas will…
This Moroccan-themed party doubles as a fundraiser to benefit Autism Speaks, an autism advocacy. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Moroccan attire and enter in the raffle to receive prizes. Hookahs and bottle service are available in the lounge area. Sat., May 12, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 2012…
Escape the mainstream and skip on over to the Green Room in downtown Fort Lauderdale for a night of alternative rock bands and burlesque. Miami-based musical acts Space Between Words along with Deaf Poets will perform. Resident DJ Andie Sweetswirl and guest DJs will spin indie and electro tracks. And…
Five Points Lounge and Radio-Active Records present this 1960s dance party featuring a diverse set list including sounds of garage, rockabilly, Motown, and northern soul, to name a few. The soiree will include free popcorn, girl gang film screenings, discounted drinks before 11 p.m., and surprise giveaways. On The Slide…
