James ‘Jim’ R. Dunn, who helped establish J.R. Dunn Jewelers as one of the most successful companies in South Florida, died on May 21 at 78. Dunn co-owned the business with his wife Ann Marie Dunn and their son Sean Dunn. The company was established in 1969 and its success helped propel the jewelry store
According to Guinness World Records, the largest wedding banquet ever staged involved a former movie star in India who hosted her foster son’s reception on a 50-acre property in Madras. There were winged mythological creations greeting guests at the entrance, huge papier-mâché replicas of ancient Indian princes, rows of Grecian columns with colored lights, and
Christmas has arrived for wine enthusiasts with National Wine Day commencing on Tuesday. To celebrate the national occasion, many South Florida restaurants and wine retailers are providing specials to guests to enjoy and raise their glasses to. Whether it’s red, white, rosé, or sparkling, patrons can savor any type of wine and South Florida restaurants
After launching its Diaper Bank in 2011, the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) has provided 5.2 million diapers to needy families in the area. The donations reach 3,000 children monthly through 24 nonprofit organizations. The success of the endeavor will translate into the establishment of the Junior League of Boca Raton Diaper Bank as
For an organization that deals with some of life’s grittiest real-world dramas, ChildNet sure knows a thing or two about circus-like feats. As the lead agency for community-based care in Broward (since 2002) and Palm Beach counties (since 2012), the esteemed nonprofit organization manages to keep hundreds of child-welfare plates spinning at any one time.
To help recognize Haitian Heritage Month, the Westfield Broward Mall’s Island SPACE Caribbean Museum will feature two exhibits highlighting the country’s culture. The Voices of Hispaniola show is curated by Jean-Jacques Stephen Alexis which occur from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10
In another sign of economic revival after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will soon begin selling subscriptions for its Kravis on Broadway 2021/2022 Season. The subscriptions will be available for purchase starting at $268 beginning June 7 with the first show set for November. Plays and musicals to be featured
Hoping to capitalize on the summer school break and less COVID-19 restrictions, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in Fort Lauderdale is now offering its MODS + MOVIES Summer Pass. The special promotions will allow patrons who purchase the pass to receive unlimited admission to the center through September 30 and to attend four
Restaurants throughout the tri-county region continue to raise the incentive stakes in their ongoing quest to fill employment needs. The latest example is Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, the recently opened Fort Lauderdale spot that provides “an escape to Havana” through its cuisine and cocktails. Cuba Libre, which debuted April 1, is hoping to
The mastermind behind the South Beach Wine and Food Festival lives by a simple motto. “It’s not where you start,” says Lee Brian Schrager. “It’s where you finish.” The saying rings especially true for him amid the twists and turns of a global pandemic—and its impact on the multiday event that typically draws celebrities, culinary
