One theory on South Florida’s thriving local music scene is that once you’re down here, it’s kind of hard to get out. Lots of bands end up keeping their tours within Florida’s borders. That’s why it’s so ska-tastic that Hialeah’s Stop the Presses is determined to break out of this…
The name Paul Mecurio might not instantly ring a bell, but you have no doubt been privy to his comedic stylings. The writer and standup comedian came into comedy not through extensive improv training but a career on Wall Street. What started as a comedy habit quickly turned into a…
Each year when Comedy Central announces a new roast, everyone has two questions on their mind: 1. Who will the target be, and 2. What will Jeffrey Ross do? Now dubbed the Roastmaster General, Ross has made a living out of tearing people to shreds. He killed so many roasts,…
Oh, life before the internet. Can you even remember what it was like? You might have to Google it. Back in the day, the radio used to mean something besides Top 40 hits and a chance to win some free tickets. It was your most important source of entertainment and…
These days, it seems like standup comedians are either megastars with their own movie franchise or up-and-comers with a daily thirst for more Twitter followers. But standup fans everywhere champion the middle-of-the-road guy. These comics are in a perfect position to become your new favorite because they are on their…
There are two legitimate reasons to watch an entertainment show like American Idol: (1) so you can laugh at terrible singers and wonder why their family let them go through with it. And (2) because you wish you were as talented as they are but know that will never happen…
What’s in a like? Showing a stamp of approval for your favorite brand of toothpaste really does nothing for the human race except maybe save you 50 cents on your next Target run. Giving the “thumbs up” normally means news-feed clogs and unwanted event invites. But for one local band,…
It’s no secret that South Florida has always been a few steps behind the rest of the country when it comes to craft beer culture. But locals like Funky Buddha, Due South and the spanking new Saltwater Brewery have given beer drinkers something to be excited about. Finally Florida is…
Do you smell that? The faint scent of spilt beer and not showering for days can only mean one thing: Festival season is upon us! And unless you have been living under a dead guy for the past couple of weeks, you should be well aware that the announcement frenzy…
With our “fair share” of annual events in South Florida, none is as universally beloved as the South Florida Fair. Taking place annually since 1912, the South Florida Fair has become a tradition to local families and is known for being way more fun than sticking to your “healthy lifestyle”…
Careers can be tumultuous. While some teeter with the whims of the economy, others are self-made and -lost. The latter is true of veteran comic Andrew Dice Clay, whose crash of fame has only given him a reason to pick up the pieces and make it better the second time…
Opened just this past summer, Lake Worth’s UNIT 1 is already getting tons of local love. Like the kid who just moved to a new high school from a different country, everyone is clamoring to learn more about it and sit at the same lunch table as founder Jacques de…
If you claim you never had a ska phase, you’re lying. Bands like Less Than Jake, especially in Florida, are an essential stopping point on the road to discovering your musical tastes. And while you may not have carved ska into your daily listening routine, the faint noise of horns…
Love her or Donald Trump-level hate her, Rosie O’Donnell is a kind of a big deal. Chances are pretty good you spent a childhood afternoon, or fifty, watching The Rosie O’Donnell Show back when her face was a daily television habit. Having left that post back in 2002, Rosie’s heyday…
Buy one, get one deals, two-for-one drinks — Floridians are always looking for a way to get more than they paid for. And that thrifty mentality can now permeate over to the finer things in life, like comedy. MADtv veteran and all-around TV personality Frank Caliendo is the physical embodiment…
Ron Burgundy has been all over your television lately, and there is no stopping it. With an Anchorman revival in the theaters, it seems that all the studio cares about is bringing the newsman to life. Other modern comedy classics deserve the same treatment. No, we don’t mean you need…
Things happen when there is a full moon. People are creepy. OK, fine: creepier. But still, there is a definite feeling and shift when the glowing orb in the sky finds this elusive resting place. You know what else happens? A sweet drum circle. We know there is no such…
With healthy New Year’s resolutions (hopefully) still on our minds, juicing is the buzzword of the year so far. And cold pressed juicing is considered the latest nutritional powerhouse. Bee Organics in Downtown West Palm Beach is a new “lifestyle” cafe focusing on vegan and organic options that just also…
West Palm Beach’s favorite diner, Howley’s, is good for so many things. It’s ideal for brunch with a side of full bar, it’s the best non-pizza, late night grubbing option, and as of yesterday, it’s been granted some big time internet recognition. But not for the food, for the tunes…
Clay has been in comedy so long, he’s seen it all. Back before Twitter and podcasts, comedians lived and died on their jokes. And while Mr. Hickory Dickory Dock has seen waves of new comics sparkle and fade, he’s been taking notes and plotting a major comeback. But before he…
Another year of local music has come to a close. And while many slices of the South Florida scene did their part to support the finest musicians in our glorious neck of the woods, it’s safe to say that some did it better than others. In particular, Lake Worth shined…
If you claim you have never once wanted to reach out and touch a piece of art at a museum, well then, you are lying and I don’t want to be friends with you anymore. Even the lamest of art exhibits contains something you want to touch, but good morals…
