The list of Art Basel satellite fairs grows longer every year, and 2013 is no exception. But in an increasingly competitive marketplace, how do this year’s new fairs plan to make an impact? For the Fridge Art Fair, it’s about concentrating on culture, not commerce. “We want to take the…
The holidays should be nothing short of taking a moment to help others. In support of the staggering number of homeless youth in Florida, the Covenant House of Florida is inviting students, community supporters, faith groups, board members, friends, and family to join them in the evening for the Annual…
Paula Poundstone is one of those people who proves dropping out of high school can be a good thing. After all, it worked for the likes of Johnny Depp, Eminem, and Nicole Kidman, so obviously it was a good call. Not only that, but she’s a high school dropout who…
This weekend, South Florida’s biker community will saddle up for the 15th-annual Bikers Bash and 26th-annual SFPC Toys in the Sun Run. Both events benefit kids, and both will draw thousands of steel hogs from the tricounty area to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood and Markham Park in Weston. Because,…
Often, valuable life lessons are both simple and complex. Take, for example, the genius of Dr. Seuss and his quirky cast of characters, teaching kids for decades invaluable truths: how the underdog often wins or, as The Cat in the Hat famously said, “And if worse comes to worse, as…
Any cause of death is tragic, but loss by way of suicide is particularly wrenching. You are left with unanswered questions and countless “what ifs.” East Broward Out of the Darkness strives to raise awareness while raising money for suicide prevention programs and helping loved ones looking for a way…
Halloween is long gone. Thanksgiving has passed. Hanukkah has just wrapped up. Now it’s time to focus on the ultimate consumerist holiday. To get ready for the big day, cities around South Florida are lighting up the towns and waterways. • Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade: It’s Destination Illumination this…
Stock up on your anti-seasickness medication: This festival is on a boat! On Friday, bump elbows with Fort Lauderdale’s glitterati kickoff party. Throw back cocktails at the private bar and enjoy the superexclusive sneak peak of the weekend’s performances. (It’ll be the perfect chance to snag Instagram-worthy selfies with your…
‘Tis the season, and you know what that means — a bunch of holiday-themed walks/runs/marathons/jumping-jack contests/pogo-stick hopping/etc. ad nauseam. We get it, middle-class America: We need to exercise. But all that waking up at 4 a.m. on a Saturday is really cramping our style. Finally, someone is breaking the mold…
Putting an adulterated spin on what it means to be a Macy’s elf during Christmas, David Sedaris’ character in The Santaland Diaries is sure to skew your perception of Christmas. Crumpet the Elf, portrayed in a one-man sendup, shows us the ugly side of Christmas spirit and the pitfalls of…
Yearning for frozen lakes or the childhood nostalgia of visiting the Rockefeller Center during the holiday season? Well now, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy one of your favorite holiday pastimes — even if it isn’t the real stuff. Skate Las Olas is bringing this holiday tradition near you with…
Gray Thursday, Black Friday… Camping out in a parking lot for countless hours to score deals on wireless speakers can thrill many Americans — but not the cool ones. Like you. If you skip the megamall in favor of local vendors, you’ll support your neighbors and snag the snazziest and…
A favorite pastime of those who love Asian film is to carp about Hollywood’s annoying tendency to lay claim to and defile their favorites. But Spike Lee’s Oldboy is the remake that came too late, so benign and unmemorable that not even people who loved Park Chan-wook’s 2003 original will…
Once upon a time — the 1980s — you could walk into a movie theater any day of the year, plop down a few bucks, and watch one man kick another man’s ass. Not every action flick was great, but most were good enough, the film equivalent of pizza. Back…
Once, in the middle of the 2004 Tour de France bicycling race, the nine-man American team, led by Lance Armstrong, pretended that their bus had broken down en route to their hotel. As fans and the international press stood outside, cheering and taking pictures, the team, hidden behind high, tinted…
For this Thanksgiving season, drop the same ole tradition of stuffing your belly and boozing up till you black out. That’s such a tired and lame way to cap off the holiday. Instead, head to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Thursday night for a mind-bending performance by the Peking Acrobats…
Oh, Thanksgiving morning. The calm before the storm. The quiet rise of turkey smells, or is that your 12-year-old cousin who hasn’t learned about deodorant yet? Thanksgiving is a mess of family coming together to give thanks and food coming together to be awesome. Before the stuffing hits the oven,…
People who say they don’t like musicals are just lying to themselves. The jams are legit, and the moves are smooth. The result is a spectacle and full sensory experience. OK, we get it, though. The song and dance might not be your cup of tea. Luckily, for Broadway lovers…
Get ready to climb trees, scale ledges, and possibly Dumpster-dive as you scour the nooks and crannies of Fort Lauderdale’s downtown for the 13th-annual Art Scavenger Hunt. Each year, Steve Sticht organizes a group of South Florida’s best artistic talents to contribute unsigned artwork for the hunt. Participants will receive…
If you’re a cow, just look away now. The leather community of South Florida (yes, there is a leather community down here) is gathering its studded caps and assless chaps for a good cause. For eight years now, the Leather Masked Ball has taken place during November in support of…
If you haven’t heard of “yarn bombing” before, welcome to the world. With the spread of indie craft fests and sites like Etsy, homespun crafting has gotten an edgy makeover. Check out any craft fest and you’ll find tattooed rockabilly chicks and tattooed dudes with awesome hair hawking their handcrafted…
Black Friday be damned! Shopping megaholidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday might seem like a good idea to your wallet, but what about to your local community? Put your dollars back into your downtown instead of up the corporate ladder. The trick is, it’s not even that difficult. Black…
