Editor’s Letter
One of the hard truths of entertainment in the 21st century is that people will do anything to snag their 15 minutes of fame on reality television—dignity, be damned. They will exchange vows with someone they’ve never spoken to or seen (Married at First Sight). They’ll volunteer for a 21-day survival test in extreme outdoor
Yoga Journey: Julianne Aerhee
Dance had been a prominent part of Julianne Aerhee’s life for as long as she could remember, and her time at the University of Miami was no exception. While in college, she was a member of the Miami Heat dancers, years that coincided with the team’s run of consecutive NBA Finals appearances (2011-2014) with LeBron
Yoga Journey: Tiffany Levy
Looking back more than 20 years, with the accident safely in her rearview mirror, Tiffany Levy doesn’t dwell on the physical suffering—the torn hip, the injured knee, the damaged neck vertebrae, the compressed and swollen intestines. She recovered from those injuries in a matter of months. What lingered, what fueled her curiosity about the healing
Yoga Journey: Kim Colletti
When Kim Colletti slipped into a single scull in the summer of 2006, it wasn’t with life-altering intent. She was part of the sweep rowing team at Northeastern University in Boston, the discipline where each athlete on the four-person or eight-person squad handles one oar. In the single skull that she used for an offseason
Lifestyle’s Guide to Summer Fun, Part 10
Stir Your Senses: Innovative, experiential art has a champion in Miami thanks to Superblue. The recently opened venture gives cutting-edge artists an opportunity—and the space—to push the boundaries through large-scale presentations, iconic installations, and other thought-provoking expressions. The inaugural program, titled “Every Wall is a Door,” includes the debut of an immersive, mirrored environment by
Lifestyle’s Guide to Summer Fun, Part 9
Catch a Baseball Game: Don’t let the spring sale of its naming rights fool you. LoanDepot Park (formerly Marlins Park) is where the Miami Marlins play Major League Baseball, and the team hosts its share of must-see opponents throughout the summer. The world champion Los Angeles Dodgers are in town for a four-game series from
Lifestyle’s Guide to Summer Fun, Part 8
Paddle Under the Stars: Stand-up paddleboarding fills a few summertime squares, from enhancing your core muscles to snagging some SPF-appropriate rays. But evenings on the water can be just as exhilarating. Morningside Watersports in Miami offers a Full Moon SUP Tour that starts around sunset and includes a bonfire party after the paddle. Meanwhile, Park
Lifestyle’s Guide to Summer Fun, Part 7
Swim with the Dolphins: The park has been running abbreviated hours and limiting the number of attendees each day, but Miami Seaquarium is open—good news for parents who’d like to share a memorable experience with their children this summer. Along with several marine life exhibits, the Seaquarium boasts up-close encounters; among them, a 30-minute deep-water
Lifestyle’s Guide to Summer Fun, Part 6
Experience Tryst: The 3,000-square-foot theater inside Faena Hotel Miami Beach provides the intimate setting for Alan Faena’s new original production—Tryst: A Lovers’ Rendezvous. Emcee and headlining performer Kat Cunning leads the ensemble cast through a riveting evening of sensory stimulation that includes burlesque, cirque nouveau, show-stopping musical numbers, and “stories of explicit escapades from a
Lifestyle’s Guide to Summer Fun, Part 5
Explore the Oasis: A recently opened outdoor retail/art/dining/event space is adding to already vibrant energy of Wynwood. A striking floral archway serves as the gateway for guests entering the Oasis, a 35,000-square-foot setting that promises weekly live performances, cultural events, local arts programming, retail pop-ups and dining options that include New York favorites Prince Street
Lifestyle’s Guide to Summer Fun, Part 4
Take a Riverboat Cruise: Nothing completes a visit to South Florida like exploring our waterways on a riverboat—especially one that’s been dazzling locals and tourists since 1935. Jungle Queen has entertained some 20 million people over the past 86 years. Its narrated afternoon and sunset cruises take passengers along Fort Lauderdale’s New River and past
Lifestyle’s Guide to Summer Fun, Part 3
Visit Vizcaya: The former estate of James Deering, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, has been a legendary landmark in Miami since construction began nearly 110 years ago. Deering used Vizcaya as his winter home from 1916 until his death in 1925; the sprawling Mediterranean revival-style home with 10 acres of Italianate gardens has been featured in
