To kick off the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove event, well-known chefs Jernard Wells and Omar Martinez will host a special celebrity chef dinner from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Icebox Café in Hallandale Beach (219 NE 3rd St). The culinary event includes delectable dishes paired with an array of wines.
A&E Spotlight: Kevin Cronin
The classic rock band that broke huge in 1980 with the release of Hi Infidelity takes the stage Wednesday night (Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.) at The Amp in Pompano Beach (pompanobeacharts.org). Three years ago, Lifestyle spoke with REO Speedwagon’s spirited lead singer on the eve of a local concert that never transpired due to the
Annual John and Elizabeth’s Toy Drive and Fundraiser Delivers 4,000 Toys to South Florida Community
The 21st annual John and Elizabeth’s Toy Drive and Fundraiser was able to distribute 4,000 toys to five Broward County Public Schools, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and three local daycare centers. The toy drive is part of the SSL Foundation’s year-round efforts to improve women’s and children’s lives through education, mentorship and community outreach. Since its inception,
Valentine’s Day: A Catered Affair
Lenore Nolan-Ryan Lenore Nolan Ryan Catering & Cooking School Galt Ocean Plaza 3311 North Ocean Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.491.2340 lenorenolanryan.com Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14 and is considered the most romantic holiday of the year. The holiday’s roots are ancient and related to a Christian martyr, Saint Valentine of
Remembering Cindy Williams
Cindy Williams, the actress best known for playing Shirley Feeney on the top-rated 1970s sitcom Laverne & Shirley, died on Jan. 25 in Los Angeles. Lifestyle had the pleasure of interviewing Williams for the June 2021 issue on the eve of a one-woman show being hosted by the Wick in Boca Raton. She spoke to Lifestyle about a show
Where to Find Convenient Art and Culture Experiences in South Florida
South Florida remains a mecca for diverse arts and culture experiences, but navigating to the venues can be difficult with never-ending traffic congestion. From West Palm Beach and Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami, a plethora of world-class art exhibits exist for residents and visitors to enjoy. With new Brightline stations now open
Nature Meets Art at the AC
The team at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach recently marked the one-year anniversary of its opening with a Broward County first. During a late-afternoon ceremony, AC unveiled a dramatic handmade mural outside its entrance created with preserved natural moss and wood. The moss mural—brought to life by artist Paloma Teppa, founder and creative director of
Fort Lauderdale’s Iconic Huizenga Park Receives Approval for Renovations
The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will partner with the City of Fort Lauderdale to develop Huizenga Park after the city committed $5 million to the project. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved the funds, along with $950,000 from the State of Florida, towards the $15 million transformation. The DDA and City jointly own
Let Them Eat Cake
After nearly a decade of serving up decadent desserts for his loyal fans in Wynwood, former Miami firefighter Derek Kaplan finally has brought his baked goods to Broward County. The recent debut of Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop (250 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1) in Fort Lauderdale is further icing on a cake and sweets business that shows
Debut of “First Red Dress, Dress Red Gala” in South Florida Nears
The countdown to the inaugural Red Dress, Dress Red Gala event in South Florida is nearly its final stages. The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center’s Hunters Nightclub Red Dress, Dress Red Gala begins at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 at Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) (1855 Griffin Road in Dania Beach). While the