Take the awkwardness of adolescence one step further by incorporating elements of academic insecurity and stage fright. The new play at Lake Worth Playhouse sure will. It’s only one act and has been called the “funniest thing on seven consonants” by the Washington Post while Time magazine described the play…
Cocktail hour is an inconspicuous time of day that quivers underneath various layers of cultural hegemony. It’s an hour frequented by both the filthy rich and unwashed members of society. Most important, cocktail hour is full of booze-fueled, pixie-dusted glory. And that’s what the Norton Museum of Art’s latest exhibit…
What does the name Whoopi Goldberg mean to you? Does it might remind you of The View and involve horrible flashbacks of sitting with Grandma and listening to five women bitch about menopause? Not completely, right? Because Whoopi, our dear Whoopi, she’s so much more than that. She’s our favorite…
Scientists published a finding that all celiacs or gluten-intolerant individuals should pay attention to.In late-2011, the American Chemical Society released a report in which they broke down the ingredients in beer, specifically focusing on hordein, prolamin glycoprotein present in barley and some other cereals.What’s significant about this specific element? Like…
Hair is one of those musicals that ensures Broadway will never go out of business. Parents with young children should be warned about a short nude scene. The Kravis Center’s disclaimer says: “While many find this show suitable for young adults (13 and older), parental discretion is advised. There is…
Imagine leaving your home (let’s say England) for a life in India at age 20, making a vow to attain enlightenment “in the female form — no matter how many lifetimes it takes.” You just imagined you were Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, who is one of the only Western women to…
Drinking on Christmas is encouraged, because when you’re inebriated, Mom is a little more tolerable, Grandma’s sexist rants are adorable, and your brother’s constant cursing is almost endearing. No one wants to endure those awkward family dinners while sober. So break out the schnapps, because mimosas and bloody marys are…
Traditions surrounding the December holidays put incredible emphasis on drinking — and we’re not talking about Publix eggnog.Christmas Day is when Mom breaks out champagne over breakfast and mimosas are poured for the entire family. Drinking isn’t just acceptable; it’s encouraged.That’s why December 26 comes as a horrible wake-up call…
A successful gallery exhibit is the culmination of senses. A good exhibit incorporates appealing visuals with key pieces from popular artists. A great exhibit reaches out to human senses of sight, smell, and touch to provide viewers with an experience that rivals a great meal. That’s what Florida Atlantic University’s…
The NBA lockout might have canceled the preseason games through December 15, but it couldn’t stop the red-hot success of the Miami Heat. Put your game face on, because our home team is playing the Orlando Magic at the American Airlines Arena on Sunday, and you’re going to need some…
Funky Buddha Lounge and Conundrum Stages is throwing all the South Florida misfits a big, raucous celebration for the second year in a row — which is further proof that you don’t have to work for a big company to go to a great holiday party. And to boot, Holiday…
Comedian Brian Posehn — you know him? He played the medical patient in the episode of Seinfeld in which Kramer was given gonorrhea. He’s the guy who was once criticized by Gathering of the Juggalo attendees as being “not metal.” Oh, yeah, he’s also been in popular movies that rub…
When people think of Andy Warhol, they think of Campbell’s Soup and Marilyn Monroe decorated in glorious Technicolor. Blah, blah! That’s stereotyping. But it’s the same for any artist who becomes famous from a specific style. Need another example? Consider Pablo Picasso. But what those casual art admirers fail to…
The Coral Springs Museum of Art (CSPOA) is featuring a photographic exhibit until January 3, and New Times is proud to announce that we’re quite familiar with the artist’s work — his writing work, to be exact. The photographer, Michael Mills, has been the New Times Broward-Palm Beach art critic…
OK, you live in South Florida — maybe you’re privileged? The privileged have the luxury of being art snobs — maybe you’re one of those folks who can leave Art Basel with actual artwork? But you live in Broward County. Maybe you’re a patron-level museum member at the Museum of…
South Florida is typically a sweltering-hot place full of heathens — but, once a year, those heathens make up for it by getting together and transforming our sticky paradise into a winterlike wonderland. For the past 49 years, Las Olas has been celebrating Christmas (or “the holidays,” to be more…
First, fraternities brought you Jell-O wrestling. Then one genius decided to dig a mud pit and throw some bikini-clad babes into it. Finally came South Florida’s entertainment groups: Last year, there was a Splash Paint & Foam Explosion Party. This year, ravingnation.com, Pure Entertainment, and Empire Entertainment Group are bringing…
Sitting down to your Thanksgiving dinner is relaxing climax of several days of intense effort. You’ve prepared the turkey, stirred the gravy, stuffed in the stuffing, and now you are enjoying the sweet taste of dead meat on your tongue. Many families enjoy listening to soft tunes while swooning over…
Mayday ParadeWith The Make, There For Tomorrow, You Me At Six, and We Are The In CrowdRevolution Live, Fort LauderdaleFriday, November 18Where were all the underage hipster punks partying on Friday? Apparently at the local Mayday Parade show…
Come on, folks — think! Think before you spend your entire paycheck on clothing for the kids! The City of Plantation — along with a very thrifty woman named Juliana Ruiz — will bring you a trendy consignment shopping experience that guarantees to save you cash or get more for…
Until now, many Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fans have probably assumed that the fighters are just as angry offstage as they are onstage. The fights are brutal and bloody — losers get their noses punched in as their bodies are completely pulverized by their opponents’ fists. But what we haven’t…
Pumpkin is one of those fruits that is most emblematic of the Autumn season. Forget about its obvious benefits like being Atkin’s Diet-friendly, full of vitamins, and a powerful digestive aid (fiber baby, fiber). We want to eat it, drink it, and smother it all over our bodies in a display…
