Miami City Ballet: The Nutcracker When: Through Dec. 22 Where: Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami What: George Balanchine’s beloved choreography to Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece comes to life once again during Miami City Ballet’s annual performances, featuring costumes by Isabel and Ruben Toledo and a live orchestra. Info: arshtcenter.org A Christmas Story: the Musical
Blended malt Scotch whisky brand Monkey Shoulder is bringing something special to town: a cement truck that features a giant cocktail shaker. Holding 2,400 gallons (that’s 123,000 bottles of whisky), the shaker is making its way across the U.S. and today is the last day to check it out. The award-winning whisky brand’s mixer is
City Oyster & Sushi Bar Craving sushi? Go ahead and indulge during the holidays. The restaurant is open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with specials such as Rock Shrimp Tempura (Creamy Spicy Sauce, Scallions and Straw Mushrooms), Sweet Miso glazed Atlantic Black Cod (Japanese Spinach, Carrots and Shiso Leaf) and Roasted
Tuesday, December 17th – Holiday Mule; a festive combination of Vodka, cranberry juice, ginger beer, rosemary, cranberries Wednesday, December 18th – Cran-Apple Sangria; a tart blend of White wine, apple cider, whole cranberries, diced apples, club soda Thursday, December 19th – Cranberry Margarita; a holiday twist on a classic mix of Tequila, Cointreau, cranberry juice,
Miami City Ballet: The Nutcracker When: Dec. 13-22 Where: Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami What: George Balanchine’s beloved choreography to Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece comes to life once again during Miami City Ballet’s annual performances, featuring costumes by Isabel and Ruben Toledo and a live orchestra. Info: arshtcenter.org Victorian Christmas When: Dec. 16-23 Where:
Anna Noriega doesn’t believe in luck—hates the word, actually. To her, making it in life is a matter of commitment, dedication and hard work in pulling what you want from the universe. But Noriega admits there was something serendipitous about her being in the right place at the right time when she accompanied her friend
For our December cover story, Lifestyle celebrates nine prominent professionals whose charitable efforts impact countless lives in South Florida. This week, we highlight Erica Morse, Heiko Dobrikow and Liz Caldwell Pictured above—Carlton Washington, Jessica Triana, Julie Jones-Bernard, Richard Weissman, Andy Cagnetta, Erica Morse, Heiko Dobrikow, Liz Caldwell, O.J. McDuffie Erica Morse Local
Toss the turkey and ban the ham. The South Florida culinary landscape is too broad to stick to the staples during the holidays. With the wide variety of restaurants and renowned chefs in South Florida, you have plenty of opportunities to indulge in out-of-the-box dishes and take a break from the parade of standard holiday
Shooter’s Waterfront 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Watch the Winterfest Boat Parade pass just a few feet away as you dine dockside on Shooter’s spacious outdoor patio with ideal views of the Intracoastal. Guests can sit back and relax with a Cucumber Refresher while sharing plates like the Chicken Pesto Flatbread or
Seraphic Fire Holiday Show pictured When: Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Gregory’s Episcopal, 100 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton What: A South Florida tradition for more than 10 years, the holiday concert features a wide variety of ancient and modern music such as English carols, Gregorian chants and Renaissance motets—performed by the renowned Grammy-nominated vocal
