Just because Broward residents may be staying indoors more often than usual, doesn’t mean they have to be bored. Pompano Beach Arts is making it easy to stay entertained with a growing library of virtual programs. Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department’s library features interviews, performances and workshops with well-known artists. Through these videos, patrons can
KYU Wynwood takes seating outside
In response to Florida’s recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced an emergency order that restricted county restaurants to takeout, delivery and outdoor dining. Thankfully, KYU Wynwood is the first eatery in Miami to implement expanded outdoor seating (pictured above). The new seating arrangement is a result of a new program
Great Staycations: Capt. Hirams Resort
Capt. Hirams Resort 1580 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian About the resort: For those seeking a laid-back, entertaining getaway to soothe the soul, this sprawling old-school property along the Indian River is sure to raise your spirits—and send you home anxious for a return visit. This is fun-loving Florida at its best, a 3-acre spread with
Have a (virtual) Frost birthday
Virtual get-togethers aren’t going away anytime soon. So Frost Science is helping parents make the best of it with a virtual birthday party package. Available on weekends through Aug. 14, Frost Science’s virtual parties include an hour of programming and an additional hour for cake. The package includes a personalized “Happy Birthday” virtual background, guided
Miami-Dade Reacts to Spike
Two days after Florida reported a single-day record of 11,458 cases of COVID-19, and hours after the Department of Health confirmed more than 6,300 new cases (bringing the state’s total to 206,447 cases), a local mayor took steps to curb the coronavirus spike. Carlos Gimenez, mayor of Miami-Dade County, signed an executive order that restaurants
Find yourself “In Between” at The Frank
As South Florida continues to find itself in between the normal and the new normal, The Frank is introducing a new virtual exhibti called “In Between.” The retrospective of works by artist Yochi Yakir-Avin created between 2015-2020. The works reflect her technical education in Israel and Italy as well as her ability to communicate through
Scream for Ice Cream
Here are a few places in South Florida offering sweet delights this month. Diya Indian Kitchen. This destination for modern vegetarian Indian cuisine at Sunset Harbor offers Kheer Ice Cream, homemade rice ice cream infused with saffron. Shooters Waterfront. Eat your ice cream quickly before it melts at this dockside restaurant offering Betty’s
Business As Unusual: Time4Learning
Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in with John Edelson (pictured left), founder and president of Fort Lauderdale-based Time4Learning. Business backstory: Prior to moving to Fort Lauderdale in 1998, John Edelson had
Summer Concert Series from Community Arts Program
For 35 years, Community Arts Program in Coral Gables has hosted a Summer Concert Series at Coral Gables Congregational Church, entertaining more than 69,000 people. But in the midst of the pandemic, the organization is taking the series online with a Who’s Who of musicians. “We’re very excited to again present a line-up of incredible
Pandemic Perspectives: Everything is Going to be OK?!
By Jill Lefkowitz About the piece: Produced for Chen Bitton’s Q.U.A.R.A.N.T.I.N.E. project, this acrylic painting (on a 30-inch-by-40-inch canvas) emerged from the artist’s happy, meditative state (thus the bright, vibrant colors). “As with most of my work, the painting is spontaneous, revealing a sense of community, inclusivity and warmth with a focus on hope. The figurative abstracts merge