We’ve got it good in South Florida. We can pluck mangoes straight from the trees, we can throw ourselves in the ocean should an especially gnarly hang-over take hold, and we can drive-through for Cuban wraps and chicken with yellow rice at Pollo Tropical. Yep. Life’s pretty sweet. It only…
Have you ever gotten a cold and wondered to yourself, “Why in the world would a body be designed to spew forth more green stuff than Linda Blair when you catch a little bug?” Or how about when you eat a hefty helping of Mexican food and find yourself struggling…
“If momma’s happy, everyone’s happy,” Carla Bell says with a chuckle. She’s explaining the unique vision behind Spaaah Day, the newest event being put on by her organization, The She Market Inc. The party promises to be so spectacular, so lavish, so… girly, that you might forget how much good…
Gas prices are sky-high, political crap is ruling the airwaves, and the unemployment rate is to the point where PhD’s are applying for jobs at Mickey D’s. While your first instinct may be to reach for the nearest bottle of liquor, you probably can’t afford that — so drown your…
Art’s been looking for symmetry forever — loving it, cuddling it, approaching it, bowing before it wherever it was located. Then came the 1600s and science, and suddenly art had to share. What could be more symmetrical, more perfect a celebration of the laws of the cosmos, than Isaac Newton’s…
As far as golf scrambles go, the PUMA Open, co-hosted by Maxim magazine, is sort of like the golf tournaments you see in beer commercials. You know the ones: Where a rag-tag foursome of Young Turks in barely-acceptable attire roll onto a course, upsetting the pompous old farts that run…
That the 2008 Marlins did as well as they did — which is looking more and more like a squarely .500 run, no better than it is worse — is a bit of a miracle. After 145 games, they were near the bottom of the National League in most of…
Almost anytime you get the opportunity to see a police officer fight someone up close, you have a few of these things in your future: a) Taser, b) pepper spray, c) handcuffs, d) the backseat of a squad car, and/or e) cellmates. Tonight’s spectacle “Heroes in Action” at Hard Rock…
What did you plan to do this Thursday night now that American Idol is over? Pluck your eyebrows and wash your pet ferret in the sink? Don’t waste your time. Instead go mingle with some oenophiles at “The Fine Art of Wine,” a benefit for ArtServe and The Art &…
For the wealthy, economic slumps indicate that it’s time to buy. Snatching up undervalued real estate and stockpiling shares of companies while they’re in the toilet — these are things that smart investors do. Knowing that, you should work the system on a smaller scale: Buy loads of birthday and…
Talk about a modern-day odd couple. Comic Christina Pazsitzky went to a Catholic high school, where she received sacraments as part of her curriculum. Pazsitzky’s partner in laughs, April Macie, went to a public school where she was the sacrament received by many a horny male student. The committed type,…
There’s a heap of conflicting viewpoints when it comes to Alan Ball’s latest film, Towelhead. An adaptation of the novel by Alicia Erian, the most recent portal into suburban decay forged by Ball (American Beauty, Six Feet Under) premiered at the 2007 Toronto Film Festival and won acclaim from some…
You’re a wild child at heart: You play your rock tunes loud and proud (even if it wakes the neighbors), you drink straight from the milk container with the refrigerator door swung wide, and your love for speed is only matched by your unexplainable desire to buck the system. Well,…
Looking to get baked this weekend? You’re in luck! This Sunday is the culmination of the annual Hollywood Clambake, a three day seafood and music festival. Come experience the recently renovated Hollywood Broadwalk as it comes alive with the funktastic sounds of Ivan Neville & Dumpstafunk, Big Sam’s Funky Nation,…
The generations of stoners born in the ΄80s realize one thing from those nostalgic VH1 flashback specials: The THC content in Mary Jane might be stronger now, but man… cats in the ΄70s knew how to party! Any Cheech and Chong film from the era proves that. The two avowed…
The end of World War II not only brought about the end of worldwide Nazi oppression; it also marked the beginning of the United State’s fascination with Japanese culture. Today, that interest in all things Eastern has hit a fever pitch, as is evident by the throngs of Anime fanatics…
If America is a melting pot, then Miami is a bakery, and its neighborhoods are its ovens. What comes out of them is lovely, but so resolutely individualistic that you’d never want to stick them together in a broth. The Gables crystallizes into a luxurious middlebrow Valhalla, South Beach explodes…
“Fast Cars & Loose Women” might initially sound like some self-help guide to bedding chicks by transforming yourself into a macho man, a la Tony Click. (You know, the Tony Click? As in, Tony Click’s The Plan: Have Sex With a Gorgeous Woman Tonight in 69 Easy Steps. Damn, that’s…
When’s the last time you got a chance to compete for an easy $1,000? And by “compete,” we mean sit on your rump, have a couple of drinks, and play slots. This Friday, for your gambling pleasure, Gulfstream Park (901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale) is holding a Free-For-All slot tournament…
If you sat down with a pen and paper and tried to come up with your top 10 favorite comedians of all time, there is a good chance Pauly Shore would not be on that list. Let’s face it — “the Weasel” made us laugh for the allotted 15 minutes…
Your Chihuahua has been extra twitchy lately. You’re not quite sure why, but you blame it on your TiVo’s recent demise. Your pup can no longer watch his favorite episodes of Dog Whisperer to unwind after long, stressful days. He really needs a vacation. You can win your jittery mini-dog…
What would you North Miami residents be without the Museum of Contemporary Art (770 NE 125 St., N. Miami)? Bored, probably. The sacred space has filled your summer months with captivating workshops, loads of rock ’n’ roll, and film festivals — all on the cheap. You should really say thank…
