It’s the Land of Oz—sans Dorothy. It’s one of the most beloved productions in theater history. And it’s returning to Miami. Adrienne Arsht Center of the Performing Arts welcomes the Broadway smash Wicked and its North American tour company for a winter run (Feb. 15-March 5). The winner of more than 100 international awards (and the
Residents at The Palace Coral Gables recently celebrated the Chinese New Year/Year of the Rabbit with an intergenerational event. The entertainment included traditional dance routines and a music student presentation from visiting Chinese foreign exchange students and students from the Belen Jesuit Preparatory school studying world languages. To honor the Year of the Rabbit, the Chinese students
Two of the most decorated Olympic champions in their respective water sports joined city officials in Fort Lauderdale at a ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Aquatic Center. Diver Greg Louganis (five Olympic medals) and swimming great Dara Torres (12 Olympic medals) were among the luminaries at the public unveiling of the multimillion-dollar renovation project.
Staying in a hospital can be difficult for anyone, but children face challenging circumstances when faced with extended hospital stays after an unexpected illness or traumatic accident. To help uplift the spirits of children staying at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, 5-year-old Brody Greene (main photo) began collecting cards for kids as his “Act
It’s no secret to fans of KISS that visuals continue to play a prominent role in the rock band’s global success—from the pyrotechnic theatrics in their stage show to the iconic face paint and wardrobe that created a mass-market phenomenon starting in the 1970s. But the visual appeal doesn’t end there, at least when it
IT’SUGAR continued its growth in South Florida by opening its latest store at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach (139 S. Compass Way). As one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the U.S., IT’SUGAR offers hundreds of varieties of over-the-top sweets, humorous products and immersive candy experiences. Featured brands sold at its stores include Sour Patch
To kick off the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove event, well-known chefs Jernard Wells and Omar Martinez will host a special celebrity chef dinner from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Icebox Café in Hallandale Beach (219 NE 3rd St). The culinary event includes delectable dishes paired with an array of wines.
The classic rock band that broke huge in 1980 with the release of Hi Infidelity takes the stage Wednesday night (Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.) at The Amp in Pompano Beach (pompanobeacharts.org). Three years ago, Lifestyle spoke with REO Speedwagon’s spirited lead singer on the eve of a local concert that never transpired due to the
The 21st annual John and Elizabeth’s Toy Drive and Fundraiser was able to distribute 4,000 toys to five Broward County Public Schools, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and three local daycare centers. The toy drive is part of the SSL Foundation’s year-round efforts to improve women’s and children’s lives through education, mentorship and community outreach. Since its inception,
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