The future of rock radio is currently in question in South Florida with CBS eliminating the rock format of 103.1 The Buzz to a possibly sexist playlist geared towards today’s chart topping “hits” minus rap. This sudden change comes only days after the station put on their annual Buzz Bake…
A little bit of South Florida awesomeness will make the perennially awesome music festival All Tomorrow’s Parties a little heavier next year during its London gathering May 25-27. The prolific metal trio Floor, sludge royalty in these parts, was recruited by curators Mogwai to join an already crushing lineup that…
During Art Basel, Miami Beach becomes a circus of art lovers from around the world scoping the latest creations in every medium — especially music. Here’s a sampling of the most engrossing musical events of this year’s festival: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 YACHT The Electric Pickle hosts some of the best…
Perpetual Groove With AquaphonicsCulture Room, Fort LauderdaleFriday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, 2011 Fresh out of a stellar showing at Gathering Of The Vibes and hosting the 10th annual Amberland festival, the boys of Perpetual Groove just kicked off a late summer tour that boasted six dates in Florida…
Ke$ha’s upcoming remix album is named I Am The Dance Commander + I Commander You To Dance. Since people weren’t regularly referring to dance commanders before Electric Six’s “Dance Commander,” we can probably assume the title is a reference, even if she doesn’t bother to cover the track on the…
There’s something deeply satisfying about finding a little nook of South Florida artistic activity before it’s been besmirched by a commissioned Shepard Fairey graffiti piece, a glut of guided art student tour groups, or a handful of gleaming New York Times write-ups. So goes the feeling when you take a…
Got a hankering for living the sweet life? So does Dylan Lauren. Known as the “Candy Queen,” she’s penned the book Dylan’s Candy Bar: Unwrap Your Sweet Life and founded one of the world’s largest candy stores, in New York City. She’s also the daughter of famed fashion designer Ralph…
Hungering for food cooked on a mobile stove but want to skip the drive to the 305? The food truck trend is sizzling in Miami, but north of the Miami-Dade border, it’s harder to get in on…
You can’t always get what you want, unless you happen to want to hear a live rendition of one of the finest Rolling Stones album set to wax this weekend at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.Take advantage of today’s deal to see Classic Albums Live present the Rolling…
Yay for readers – and for foodies! Books & Books, the well-loved Miami bookstore, is slated to open an outpost at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Even better: the café has also been revamped, with a menu by famed South Florida chef Allen Susser (of Chef Allen’s and the…
Paul Castronovo and Ron Brewer have been telling outrageous jokes over a span of three decades on South Florida’s longest-running radio show, Paul and Young Ron, which airs on BIG 105.9. The wisecracking duo gives listeners a needed laugh during their hellish work commutes. As funny as Castronovo’s on-air personality…
Paella sure is delicious — but it can be a pain in the hoo-ha to cook because it requires a lot of ingredients, fresh seafood, fairly long simmering time, and is traditionally made over an outdoor fire. So when someone mentions they’re firing up the paella pan, take note! On…
Click here to check out more photos from the Dewars Winter House Festival.The Dewars Winter House Festival, Winter Edition 2010with The Dewars, Hear Hums, SumSun, Guy Harvey, The Band in Heaven, and moreIn West Palm BeachTuesday, December 28, 2010 The Dewars brothers have become known for their house shows. At…
Coral Springs resident and super-producer Jim Jonsin is richer than God from his work making hit singles for folks like T.I., Beyonce, Lil Wayne, and B.o.B. In the vein of x-treme tycoons like Richard Branson, he’s expanding his empire and living dangerously via his new Rebel Rock Racing company –…
Updated: Click here to read more.Where are the First Amendment’s establishment warriors as government-spooked businesses try to shut down Wikileaks?Hackers with computers, not hacks with press passes, have been the first line of resistance. More to come. Michael LaceyExecutive EditorVillageVoice Media…
View a slideshow from the concert here.Y100 Jingle Ball With Adam Lambert, B.O.B., Enrique Iglesias, FloRida, Jay Sean, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Taio Cruz, The Script, and Train BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise Saturday, December 11, 2010 Better than: Staying home and watching whatever that sports documentary was on HBO…something to do…
fun. With Steel Train and the Postelles Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale Wednesday, December 8, 2010 fun. (all lowercase, period at the end) is the brainchild of Nate Ruess, whose distinctive vocals you recognize from the Format. His backing band of Andrew Dost and Steel Train’s Jack Antonoff came onstage Wednesday…
For most diners, selecting a restaurant boils down to food and ambiance. The menu is created by the chef, but the real stars may be interior designers, who touch all your senses and keep you in your seat. With Art Basel just finished, it’s appropriate to showcase Karen Hanlon, an…
Wiz Khalifa and iMayday!University of Miami, Coral GablesDecember 3, 2010 Wiz Khalifa doesn’t take his marijuana activism lightly. It’s no secret that Wiz smokes weed, but he went above and beyond to make sure everybody who didn’t know now knew the score during his set at the University of Miami…
The critically acclaimed, James Beard award-winning chef Mario Batali — known for his love of olive oil, Italian cooking and his animated TV personality — is scheduled to perform a cooking demonstration at the Morkiami Museum and Japanese Gardens on Monday, December 13. Batali long ago grew out of the kitchen…
John Paul Kline is a local chef and proprietor of John Paul Custom Cuisine in Delray Beach. He also leads the monthly food and wine events at the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale. Here, he shares his thoughts about two Florida cheesemakers he recently discovered. It was probably around…
Florida Atlantic University opens a new movie house this week that quite simply may become South Florida’s home to independent cinema. The Living Room has four theaters that seat 50. Indie, foreign, and classic films will show every weekend. A café will serve gourmet food, coffee, beer, and wine. And…
