Your faith in your neighbors is restored every October. That’s when the folks you’d least expect to see reppin’ a pink ribbon show up wearing one to rock concerts, work, and school. It’s great that Breast Cancer Awareness Month has so many opportunities for the community to get involved, but…
Have you ever had an instance that was so 2008 that no dictionary-approved word could quite capture it? Language is changing faster than we can approve/disapprove words on UrbanDictionary.com. That’s why Daily Candy — the e-mail service geared toward women – has decided to create its own compendium. The Daily…
It was more than just another weekly New York party; Squeezebox! was an institution. The deliciously seedy party-slash-rock concert raged from the late ‘90s to early 2001. It was populated by celebrities of every sexual orientation and persuasion. To give you a feel for how things went down, know this:…
Recycle, reuse, refurbish is your mantra. And the mall’s boutiques, while sparkly and new, don’t have the proper gifts for you to give to your friends. Your punk rock dog sitter pants for flashy canine apparel, and your BFF, the landscape architect, leans toward refined lines with a DIY aesthetic…
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess with long, golden hair. Castle life wasn’t terrible, with jesters to keep her amused and Dukes-aplenty courting her. But who could blame Rapunzel for being unhappy? Deep conditioning treatments, battling split ends that drag 20 feet behind her, and the excruciating…
It started out as a pleasant Sunday — days off are a luxury to be treasured when you own and promote your own record store. Lauren Reskin, owner of Miami staple Sweat Records, knew this, so she absorbed every last drop of joy from the breezy, laid back morning. The…
What would you North Miami residents be without the Museum of Contemporary Art (770 NE 125 St., N. Miami)? Bored, probably. The sacred space has filled your summer months with captivating workshops, loads of rock ’n’ roll, and film festivals — all on the cheap. You should really say thank…
Your Chihuahua has been extra twitchy lately. You’re not quite sure why, but you blame it on your TiVo’s recent demise. Your pup can no longer watch his favorite episodes of Dog Whisperer to unwind after long, stressful days. He really needs a vacation. You can win your jittery mini-dog…
For the wealthy, economic slumps indicate that it’s time to buy. Snatching up undervalued real estate and stockpiling shares of companies while they’re in the toilet — these are things that smart investors do. Knowing that, you should work the system on a smaller scale: Buy loads of birthday and…
“If momma’s happy, everyone’s happy,” Carla Bell says with a chuckle. She’s explaining the unique vision behind Spaaah Day, the newest event being put on by her organization, The She Market Inc. The party promises to be so spectacular, so lavish, so… girly, that you might forget how much good…
We’ve got it good in South Florida. We can pluck mangoes straight from the trees, we can throw ourselves in the ocean should an especially gnarly hang-over take hold, and we can drive-through for Cuban wraps and chicken with yellow rice at Pollo Tropical. Yep. Life’s pretty sweet. It only…
Scientists take joy and beauty from the little things — literally. Just ask Julie Davidow, the frustrated scientist behind Hollywood Art and Culture Center’s (1650 Harrison St., Hollywood) current jewel, “The New Strain.” At first glance, you might see abstract lines and colors arranged all willy nilly, but after you…
You can tell whether someone is an optimist or a pessimist by the way he reacts to Wednesdays. The pessimist drags himself into the office, plops down, and bitches about how far away the weekend is. Everyone around him puts on their headphones. For the optimist, Wednesdays are just splendid…
The organic mango is so alluring that you can’t resist its drippy charms — until you migrate from the produce area to the check out line. That’s when reality sets in: That plump orb of juicy goodness is a fiscal luxury, especially when your hatchback is chugging on fumes. If…
Have you ever had one of those magical nights where you run into all of your favorite people, get the perfect level of drunk without going over, and somehow end it all with nearly as much cash as you started? Odds are, if you have had one such out-of-wallet experience,…
Whenever Bear Grylls escapes peril in Discovery Channel’s Man vs. Wild, you can’t help but wonder what it’s like being his son. On the up side, the boy probably has the coolest tree fort ever, crafted entirely out of vines from a Panama jungle and then decorated with rodent skulls…
When done well, wok cooking brings out the purest flavors of foods while still retaining their textures. But it’s daunting, isn’t it? Trading in your loyal cooking sidekick olive oil for something that won’t burn at higher temperatures. It just feels wrong — dirty even. Chef Eleanor Hoh understands your…
It happened just as Kathy Griffin caught a whiff of her own skin burning. Her efforts to reach mass-fame status had landed her a spot on the lower-tier reality game show Celebrity Mole Hawaii. To win — and win she did — Griffin forced herself to tread barefoot across a…
Life’s too short to stay home on a Saturday, especially when a glamorous party like Rock the Runway beckons. Slip your finest feel-good frock over your exfoliated frame, then collect your party posse, because this evening Delux Nightclub (16 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray) is the place to flaunt what you…
This sweaty, sticky summer hasn’t been good to SoFla’s garage rock fans. Aside from local groups, who — praise be — have been innovatively playing everywhere from museums to retail stores, we’ve experienced a drought in kick-ass touring rock acts. Thankfully, kiddos, sweet relief named the Boss Martians is kickin’…
Florida summers are a tough time to be in relationships. Residents push the limits of the skin-to-clothes ratio, and it’s way too hot to cuddle: a disastrous combination that threatens the demise of many committed romances. If your love life has fallen apart during the heat wave, don’t get sad…
“Why, hello there. Do you run here often? (Pant, pant.) I’ve noticed that your sneakers have exceptional arch support — maybe I could give you a foot rub after this race is over? (Pant, pant.) Your biceps brachii are so (pant, pant) bulging — is that from raising and lowering…
