Some chicks just love drama… and shopping. The thespians at the Women’s Theatre Project, dedicated to presenting works “by women, about women, and for everyone,” are tapping into those loves with their upcoming fundraiser the Holiday Shopping Event. Visit the St. Lawrence Gallery (3556 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) Friday…
This may shock some culturally deprived folks, but China has brought about more than just MSG-infused fried foods and kung fu films. Just ask the 27 contemporary furniture designers showing their creations at Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale (1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) as part of an exhibit…
Sure, your momma seems proud of that stupid, lumpy bowl you made at summer camp (fyi, she’s convinced it’s an ashtray), but it’s time you saw what a bona fide potter can do with a mound of clay at Armory Art Center’s newest exhibit, “Sphere of Influence.” Head over to…
You’ve always wondered what the inside of a drag queen’s makeup box would read like (maybe something to the effect of, “glittery mascara, five colors of; industrial size bottle of Nair, for problem areas; and a length of heavy-duty masking tape, uses unknown”). Lucky for you, inquisitive reader, there’s Oakland…
Photographer Michael Joseph is best known for his modern, 35mm photos, highlighting structural angles. Peter Langone is internationally recognized for his celebrity shots. Put their works together and you’ve got “Form & Function,” an exhibition of mostly black-and-white images contrasting bodies and architecture. Intrigued? Meet the artists from 7 to…
It’s a food product! It’s a dance! It’s a festival! Bring your appetite, party shoes, and fastest little doggie to partake in SalsaFest (a.k.a. all the tomato chunks and cilantro you could ever desire). Salsa cook-offs, dancing competitions, domino tournaments, and a Chihuahua race will be held, along with other…
Many 19 year-olds dream of the day they can legally drink, but Andrea Ollarvide had something more readily accessible on her mind: choreographing a modern dance performance. Yep, she’s the brains behind all four parts of the hour-long show “Sketches in Motion,” and she’ll even be performing the first quarter…
Don your brightest crocheted tam and head out to the Jamaican Jerk Festival for a plateful of culture. Sure, there will be cultural stages featuring traditional folk songs, poetry, limbo dancing, fire eating and such, along with a domino tournament, a cricket competition, and a wine and food pairing lesson,…
If you are one of those folks who believe the adage, “Those who can’t do, teach,” the 2007-2008 Armory Art Center visual arts instructors are about to prove you wrong. (Silly cynic.) They’ve worked tirelessly to create ceramic items, sculptures, jewelry pieces, prints, photographs, drawings, and all kinds of innovative…
Sick of staring at that ragged Dali print hung haphazardly on the wall? Invest in something original instead. Grumpy Dick’s Seafood & Grill is hosting an event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. showcasing works from the severely disabled artists at Ann Storck Center, a local non-profit facility. Attendees will…
While the tourists on Hollywood’s Broadwalk spend their Sundays hunting for tacky T-shirts, locals in the know are busy shooting fresh wheat grass shots and squeezing gold zucchini at Josh’s Organic Garden. Forget about Whole Foods — this market has a selection of certified organic items that you never even…
While the tourists on Hollywood’s Broadwalk spend their Sundays hunting for tacky T-shirts, locals in the know are busy shooting fresh wheat grass shots and squeezing gold zucchini at Josh’s Organic Garden. Forget about Whole Foods — this market has a varied selection of certified organic veggies as well as…
While American women prepared to discard their bras, five fabled lassies in the United Kingdom were celebrating their liberation via groovy music, makeup, and miniskirts. Watch these birds sing their story at Shout! The Mod Musical, a revue spectacular told within the framework of ´60s musical magazine features (advice columns,…
Perhaps the only thing better than reading lesbian erotica is watching it performed live, right? Probably true, but consider this your buzzkiller: the performance of “Walk Like A Man” is more akin to “Vagina Monologues” than “Briana Loves Jenna [Jameson],” though minors still aren’t allowed in. Those mature enough to…
Gabrielle Union and 112 host a post-hurricane jam SAT 10/8 She’s one of those actresses who keeps popping up: First on Saved by the Bell in 1989. Then as “the black girlfriend” on an episode of Friends (in 1994). Film roles in Bring It On, Cradle 2 the Grave, and…
Praisin’ and roof-raisin’ FRI 9/30 Billed as the largest party of the year for grown folks, the Jubilee Groove Fest is a weekend-long celebration of comedy, music, fashion, poetry, and worship. Worship? Not in the hushed, monastery sense of the word but the fun, hands-in-the-air kind of worship. The party…
Demonstrations and exhibits for the artist in you SAT 9/24 You’re in the Armory now. You’ll never get rich, you sucker! No, just kidding. You probably won’t make much money as an artist, but you sure will find a few good ways to spend it if you hang out with…
Cowboys and cowgirls strut their stuff at the South FRI 9/16 Boot, scoot, and boogie on down to Manhattan South (6890 Powerline Rd., Fort Lauderdale) Friday if you really want to learn to take a bull by the, uh, horn. Loosely translated, this predominantly gay bar is hosting Rodeo Night…
Her group, Jefferson Airplane, provided the soundtrack for the Summer of Love, and now Grace Slick can provide a print of Jimi Hendrix for you to hang over your mantle. The 66-year-old former rocker has traded in her miniskirts for an artist’s apron. When she comes to South Florida this…
No script, no prob for Mod 27 SAT 6/4 In the hierarchy of all things comedic, improvisational comedy fits somewhere between Rodney Dangerfield movies and mimes — neither gets much respect. There are dental procedures that are more fun to watch than improv at its worst. Watching a bad comedian…
Young art stars go lowbrow SAT 5/7 “The Miami art scene feels electric,” says Francesco LoCastro, the 28-year-old painter who is largely responsible for sticking the plug in the proverbial outlet and cranking up the juice. “The then-rundown Miami/Wynwood Fashion District was home to one gallery four years ago… It…
SAT 4/9 For the average college football fanatic, the year is separated into two distinctly separate and inequitable parts — the college football season and the long and arduous eight months spent waiting for it to start again. Like a basehead fiending for one more hit of the tasty rock,…
