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Rank & File Social Club Offers Cool Drinks, Retro Vibe in Flagler Village

By New Times Staff
Sep 23, 2019

With so much hustle and bustle in Flagler Village these days, the closings and openings and makeovers, and even more fever about whether Fort Lauderdale's burgeoning arts district will be the next Wynwood, Rank & File Social Club should offer some relief.
The Ten Best Things to Do in South Florida This Week

By Jesse Scott
Sep 5, 2019

Calling all fans of Peter Frampton, tacos, The Office, and bourbon! This is your week.
A Quiet Place Writing Duo on Their New Screamfest, Haunt

By David Rolland
Sep 4, 2019

A couple of hours before the world premiere of their new movie, Haunt, at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival, co-writers and directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are reminiscing in Fort Lauderdale's Savor Cinema about their youth in Iowa. "Every Halloween, we'd drive out to the middle of nowhere to...
Gay and Here to Stay: Zakar Twins Stage Memoir Send-Up of Mom

By Dale King
Sep 4, 2019

When Michael and Zach Zakar decided six years ago to admit they were gay, the response was mixed. “By the time we were 18, we had come out to all our friends,” says Zach. The response? “OK, cool.” Except for their mom, an uber-Catholic, dedicated homophobe, who bristled at the prospect...
The Ten Best Things to Do in South Florida This Week

By Jesse Scott
Aug 29, 2019

Okay, so a hurricane may be coming. But Florida Georgia Line, Chris Brown, Ball Greezy and a new Fort Lauderdale bar are, too.
Facing Eviction, Embattled Puppy Seller Closes Shop in Oakland Park

By Teri Berg and Harry Heisler
Aug 26, 2019

After years of complaints and court battles, Puppy Boutique Store in Oakland Park is out of business. The shop, a confection of tiny black paw prints painted on pink and white everything, has been under eviction notice for 16 months as owner Jim Anderson sued the City of Oakland Park...
The Killers, the 1975 Headline Day One at Riptide Festival 2019

By Teri Berg
Aug 19, 2019

The Killers will headline the 2019 Riptide Music Festival on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Sentencing Set for Pompano Man Convicted in Fake Lawyer Case

By Teri Berg
Aug 16, 2019

A jury in Broward Circuit Court found Kenneth Frank, of Pompano Beach, guilty of 16 charges related to practicing law without a license.
Thomas Rhett, Flo Rida, and Maren Morris Rocked a Scantily Clad Crowd at Tortuga Music Fest

By Wendy Rhodes
Apr 15, 2019

Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Thomas Rhett, Flo Rida, and Sheryl Crow rocked a crowd of about 90,000 scantily clad country music fans in one of the biggest outdoor festivals in South Florida.
The Zombies' Rod Argent Says His Band's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Is a "Big Validation"

By Wendy Rhodes
Feb 20, 2019

On March 29, 1969, “Time of the Season” by English rock group the Zombies hit number one on the American Cashbox singles chart — despite the band having broken up 18 months earlier. Fifty years later to the day, on March 29, 2019, the Zombies, with founding members...
Winterfest Boat Parade Grand Marshal Huey Lewis: “I’m Not Dead”

By Wendy Rhodes
Dec 12, 2018

It’s time to dress up your boat in its holiday finest and get ready to party at the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. This year’s theme is '80s rock, and Grammy-winning musician Huey Lewis will take the helm as grand marshal.
Erika Jayne Promises "Glitz, Glamour, Fun, Fantasy, Escape" at Revolution Live

By Liz Tracy
Nov 29, 2018

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne Girardi started her sensual and irreverent music project Erika Jayne when she was the 35-year-old mother of a teenager. Twelve years later, her latest banger, “XXPEN$IVE,” has more than 16 million YouTube views and a hook that repeats, "It's expensive to me."...
Tobi Lou Is Not an R&B Singer

By Cristina Jerome
Nov 2, 2018

Tobi Lou won't fit in a box, and the last thing you will call him is an R&B singer. He's much more.
Love, Abbey's Abbey Loren Doesn't Get Out Much

By Angel Melendez
Oct 16, 2018

South Florida is often derided for lacking a strong local music scene. Sure, sometimes there’s a dearth of fan support, but the region is home to some hidden gems. This Thursday, October 18, Revolution Live will host four excellent acts, and Fort Lauderdale native Love, Abbey will headline the show.
Thrice's Riley Breckenridge on Being Misunderstood: "People Think We’re a Somber, No-Fun Group"

By Angel Melendez
Sep 20, 2018

Earlier this month, the posthardcore innovators of Thrice released their tenth album, Palms. It is their first for Epitaph Records. Next Thursday, September 27, they'll return to Fort Lauderdale’s Revolution Live. Thrice’s drummer, Riley Breckenridge, recently spoke with New Times about the bandmates' two-decade career...
Børns Brings Rabid Fans, Dancing, and Charisma to Revolution Live

By Angel Melendez
Sep 19, 2018

The indie-pop double-header of Børns and Twin Shadow at Revolution Live Tuesday evening was a Coachella-loving, flower-crown-wearing hipster’s dream come true. Both artists are touring with new records, and both could easily headline a show in any number of midsize rock clubs around the nation, but it was clear that Børns was the unquestioned object of adoration this night.
Børns Likes Having Secrets: "I’m Always Trying to Withhold Information From People"

By Angel Melendez
Sep 11, 2018

Electro-pop singer Børns, born Garrett Borns, is hard to pin down as an artist. Several years ago, the 26-year-old Michigan native went from the tundra of the Midwest to the (mostly) sunny skies of Los Angeles, where he lived in a treehouse and stole Taylor Swift’s mom’s heart along the way via singles such as “Electric Love” and “10,000 Emerald Pools.”
Joke's on You — Darude’s "Sandstorm" Is Still Cool

By Cristina Jerome
Aug 22, 2018

Internet memes can change your life. One day you're working at Subway, arguing with customers about the actual length of a footlong, and the next you're a meme sensation. It only takes the right repost and a bit of Photoshop or video-editing skills to send you to superstardom. For Finnish DJ and producer Darude...
Florida Supercon 2018 Brought Cosplayers, Wrestlers, and Multi-Universe Fans Together

By Angel Melendez
Jul 16, 2018

Florida Supercon 2018 began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony early Thursday afternoon. Holding the scissors was a Brooklyn kid who was bullied and teased for being different; he was 90 percent deaf. Like so many con attendees, he simply wanted to be stronger than the bullies made him feel and have a place in the world.
How to Make the Most of Florida Supercon 2018

By Angel Melendez
Jul 3, 2018

Last week, the Justice Department approved Disney’s acquisition of many of the entertainment assets belonging to 21st Century Fox. The landmark $71 billion deal officially makes the House of the Mouse the epicenter of all things fun, especially considering the company already owns ABC, Marvel, Star Wars, and, seemingly, nearly...
Radio-Active Records Raises Funds for Immigrant Children Separated From Their Families

By Angel Melendez
Jun 1, 2018

Early last month, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions made it a federal offense for immigrants to cross the American border where there are no checkpoints. That order gives the United States government the authority to remove children from their parents — the accused criminals — and keep them detained in separate facilities.
How to Participate in the March for Our Lives in South Florida

By Travis Cohen
Mar 15, 2018

The March for Our Lives will be a moment that reverberates not only in Washington but also far and wide, with more than 700 marches around the world. And for those who want to show their support for the Never Again movement and the students who are seeking change but who can't make it to D.C. for the main rally next Saturday, here is a list of sister marches that will take place around South Florida March 24.