In another life, perhaps Rebecca Fishman Lipsey would have topped the Billboard charts by now as a singer/songwriter. After college, while living in New York City, she’d perform original material behind the piano at open mic nights in Greenwich Village. She describes the songs as “soulful, jazzy, and bluesy, with a touch of angry chick
To commemorate the sacrifice and bravery of Boca Raton’s first responders, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum will open its new changing exhibit with a nod to the police, firefighters, healthcare workers, dispatchers and EMS responders. The display, FIRST RESPONDERS, will debut from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the museum, 71
Instead of turning to traditional malls for holiday gifts on Black Friday, the Humane Society of Broward County’s “Black Furrday” pet adoption event aims to provide furry friends to holiday crowds. During the Humane Society of Broward County (HSBC) event, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 2070 Griffin Road in Fort Lauderdale, the nonprofit
After launching his flagship location in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village in 2019, former NFL Linebacker Stephen Tulloch (pictured, left) recently opened a second Circle House Coffee location on Oakland Park Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, now the first and only drive-thru coffee shop east of Interstate 95 on Oakland Park Boulevard. Circle House Coffee strives to include
Hoffman’s Chocolates will be offering philanthropic promotions to help the South Florida community this holiday season. The endeavors include a monthlong food drive in November, a 12-foot Christmas tree and a special holiday sale. Along with displaying a 12-foot Christmas tree lit up in orange, green and gold at the Greenacres Factory location, Hoffman’s Chocolates
While it’s true that communities across South Florida host variations of the outdoor weekend market, only Hollywood boasts a go-big-or-go-home version that spans 190,000 square feet. In fact, the Yellow Green Farmer’s Market (3080 Sheridan Road) shows no signs of curbing its growth. The massive tin roof-covered complex, featuring some 600 stalls operated by more than 250
To help residents experience what a true Miami winter wonderland would be like, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami is hosting its annual NightGarden walkthrough holiday event. The innovative augmented reality display, presented by Kilburn Live!, allows participants to experience a holiday-themed exhibition featuring illuminations and special effects, including state-of-the-art outdoor holograms. The display opens to
1) Roll the dice: In the same way that Las Vegas is known for extending the careers of entertainers, the hotels in and around the Strip often serve as perfect backdrops for popular restaurants to extend their concepts. But in the case of Michael Mina’s award-winning steakhouse, the reverse is true; the original StripSteak launched
More than 250,000 LED lights will illuminate Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach as the shopping center commences the holiday season with a unique event. A 10-minute light show set to the sounds of holiday music favorites will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. The daily light show will start at the top of every
Holiday shoppers looking to support a good cause while buying presents have the perfect opportunity at the PAWS Holiday Shopping Extravaganza from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the Coral Ridge Country Club, 3801 Bayview Dr. in Fort Lauderdale. The event features a variety of vendors to help meet the needs of many
