It’s not that the question catches Shauna Sweeney by surprise. But in the same way that the auburn-haired singer/songwriter has been patient about the doors that have opened in her career, she’s not about to rush an answer that perhaps says more about her as a person than as an artist. So, she pauses for
Drawing saved Niki Lopez. When she was 11, her mother joined the Brooklyn-based United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors cult, becoming one of the secluded wives of sexual predator-leader Dwight D. York. Niki went with the preteens; her 2-year-old sister was holed up with the toddlers; her brother, just 6 months old, would never know the
The way Area Stage Company founders John Rodaz and Maria Banda-Rodaz met could be a script for a theater love story—a play about a couple whose chance meeting was orchestrated by destiny. It’s 1989. A woman is riding on a tram down Lincoln Road. It’s her first day in the United States after moving from
One of the ongoing discussions in performing-arts circles, especially for those charged with filling venues, involves the potential of entertainment that’s still relevant today to continue capturing audiences in years to come. Andrea Bocelli, for example, most certainly will pack the new 6,500-seat Hard Rock Live on Nov. 7. However, will the genres that the
With the holidays on the horizon, there’s no better time to plan your corporate or social festive gathering. Fort Lauderdale’s Piazza Italia’s new Venetian Room, a private space appointed with a Chihuly-esque Murano glass chandelier, whitewashed stone walls, crisp linens and billowy white curtains, provides the perfect ambiance for a sit-down dinner of up to
Natufia Labs’ Kitchen Garden is a must-have for the modern kitchen; it allows indoor farming of not only your favorite edible plants and grasses, but also, peppers, bok choy, cherry tomatoes and almost any pod-sized vegetable—something no other hydroponic indoor garden on the market can claim. It’s fully automated, climate-controlled and operated by a touch
Fall Harvest Facial Experience full-face rejuvenation with this Autumn facial. Natural fruit enzymes from harvested ingredients like spiced wine, blackberry, papaya and pumpkin refresh the surface of the skin while vitamins and antioxidants create a supple, soft complexion. Leave looking and feeling years younger! Cinnamon Spice Body Glow Try a twist on the classic massage
Ghosts and Goblins Family Fun Night What: Children ages 2 to 12 and their families enjoy this annual night of Halloween fun with photo opportunities, storytime, games and prizes, arts and crafts, and a costume parade. When: Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m. Where: Fern Forest Nature Center Fee: Free; nominal fees for crafts, refreshments and pictures
“The Wedding Singer” When: Oct. 25-Nov. 10 Where: Susan B. Katz Theater of the Performing Arts, 17195 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines What: The musical comedy is based on the popular 1998 romantic-comedy movie starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Info: pptopa.com Spirits of Stranahan House Halloween Ghost Tours When: Oct. 25 & 31 &
Amarii Scarlett didn’t join the flag football team at Monarch High School in Coconut Creek last season intending to blaze a trail on another field of play. But, looking back, even Amarii’s mom, Jennifer Jackson, can see how her 17-year-old daughter would find the flag game far too passive. Before moving to Margate four years
