The Fifties were the last decade before the progressive boom of the forever-romanticized Sixties. Think Eisenhower, Elvis, Don Draper, Betsy Draper, Marilyn Monroe. Author Richard Yates said of the decade, “there was a general lust for conformity all over this country.” Then JFK took office, a cultural revolution occurred, and…
It’s hard to find the time for pampering and relaxation. It’s even harder to find the time to help out a cause or give back to the community in some way. Tuesday, the spa chain Massage Envy will make it easier by donating $10 from every massage to Susan G…
The State OfWe’ll have to wait until 2010 to see if Lilith Fair makes it to these parts, but in the meantime, Tobacco Road is putting out the call for its third annual November celebration of all things XX-chromosomed, Femme Fest. The Miami venue is currently taking submissions to stack its lineup, so those interested should send a…
Awesome New RepublicMichael John Hancock, better known as MJ, from Miami’s soul-punk group Awesome New Republic, talks about the band’s new release coming in October, settling in Miami, and band breakups. Awesome New Republic will perform Tuesday, September 8 at Roxy’s in West Palm Beach and Saturday, September 12 at…
photo by Ari Justin RothenbergA view of the crowd at a past Bubble eventIf you haven’t heard of Fort Lauderdale’s premier venue for all things indie, The Bubble, and you’ve decided the city is just an artistic black hole, you’ll be happy to know things are getting organized. The Bubble,…
For those of us who weren’t blessed with god-like physiques, athletic prowess, and, well, the motivation to get off the couch for anything other than work and the bar, DP’s Beach Bar has planned the perfect night of sport: Bar Olympics. Don’t worry, you won’t die of alcohol poisoning. The…
The IWAN space The Bubble has officially positioned itself as one of the premier venues to consistently catch great local music in Fort Lauderdale, alongside the Poor House and Alligator Alley. Saturday, September 5, promoters/owners Garo Gallo and Yvonne Colon will present another eclectic evening of music that will include…
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a funkier, cozier hangout than DaDa Restaurant and Lounge (52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach). For more than eight years, Dada has hosted South Florida talent ranging from spoken word artists to bands to comedians. It has also served as a late-night stop for tipsy…
You’ve spent hours in the chair listening to the buzz of the drill. Sometimes you fall asleep, sometimes you watch a movie. When it’s over, you thank the artist for leaving you with a piece of art tailored just for you. People with tattoos are like walking galleries for such…
A prominent contributor to the Pop Art movement in postwar America, George Segal is best known for placing life-size human sculptures in natural environments. “George Segal: Street Scenes”, now displayed at the Norton Museum of Art, captures the melancholy and ironic isolationism associated with city life via ghostly white, plaster…
What would members of Dethklok and Tool do if they had to create a music video for the most brutal band in Broward with a $20 budget? Raise its lead singer from the dead, have him sacrifice a baby doll, and make blood flow backwards. Fort Lauderdale’s Murderous Rampage, fronted by baby-doll killer Tommy…
Miami rapper Pitbull is releasing his fourth album Rebelution Monday. Some of the singles have already made it on the charts like “Krazy,” which features Lil Jon, and “I Know You Want Me,” which made it to number 1 in France, according to Billboard magazine. Pitbull was in town last Thursday for…
The IWAN space The Bubble has officially positioned itself as one of the premier venues to consistently catch great local music in Fort Lauderdale, alongside the Poor House and Alligator Alley. Saturday, September 5, promoter power-couple Garo Gallo and Yvonne Colon will present another eclectic evening of music that will include Band Number 12, Gallo’s band…
For at least 10 years, Garo Gallo, along with girlfriend and business partner Yvonne Colon, has worked zealously to keep the fabric of Fort Lauderdale’s music community from unraveling. At their old warehouse, at the the recently-opened artist/music space the Bubble, and during their monthly event Florida? Yeah!, they’ve been…
Among states, Florida ranks sixth for unintended teen pregnancy, and receives the second-highest amount of abstinence-only education funding — falling just behind Texas, which has the third-highest teen birth rate. This isn’t college football. We don’t want to beat Texas. For 90 years, Planned Parenthood has made it its mission…
The State Of, the indie-pop duo that’s maintained a busy schedule constantly playing for crowds from Miami to Palm Beach, will celebrate their CD release September 19 at the Awarehouse before they head out on tour. After the party, they’ll make stops in D.C., Georgia, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Iowa, among others. Two years…
Dooms De PopAugust’s edition of the monthly event Florida? Yeah! will feature singer-songwriter Alex Nelson and Gallo’s band Dooms de Pop. Nelson crafts lo-fi acoustic numbers infused with keyboards and topped with emotional and sincere lyricism. Dooms de Pop is the opposite. Noisy, but not sloppy, Dooms de Pop mixes…
In a clip that has been making the rounds on blogs as well as on cable news networks, this week Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank responded to a protester who, carrying an Obama-as-Nazi poster, likened the president’s health-care reform to Nazi policy. Besides failing to mention that Frank is Jewish, leave it to our…
Everyone loves Johnny Depp. He has done some great movies, and a few not-so-great ones (Secret Window comes to mind). Tonight, Undergrounds Coffeehaus will show two. Benny & Joon is the unconventional romantic comedy with a kooky Sam winning the heart of the even kookier Joon. Edward Scissorhands was the…
South Florida’s arts community may be disorganized, but if you don’t support your local arts scene, there won’t be a scene to support. Open Mic Nights are a great way to check out local talent, like the one held Fridays at Mega Bite Cyber Café and hosted by poetry slammer…
The IWAN concept facility The Bubble in downtown Fort Lauderdale will be hosting another event Saturday. Except this show will break somewhat from the indie rock/punk that usually fills the space and show some love for the metal heads of South Florida. Opener Lazer Beast describes its music as “two…
You’re biting your fingernails. “It’s Raining Men” vibrates from the DJ booth. You finish your martini as a drag queen strolls by and asks if you need another. “Hallelujah! It’s raining men! Amen!” Yes, you tell the waitress, but only one more. Before it arrives, the DJ calls out “A7”…
