Alchemy Clayworks: Where Small-Batch Artistry Meets Functional Charm
Shirin Lutfeali of Alchemy Clayworks is a local talented ceramicist who creates unique, handmade, and functional pieces. She works out of a community ceramics studio in Fort Lauderdale and has been doing ceramics for the past five years. However, in 2022, Shirin took her craft to the next level by launching an online store, Alchemy […]
Nauti By Nature: Transforming Oyster Shells into Art
In 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found time to embrace their passions and showcase their talents. It was during this time that one local teacher, Alexandra Vitale, started Nauti by Nature Design, an innovative venture that involves creating hand-crafted beauty from discarded oyster shells. Originating as a birthday gift idea […]
Bonnet House: A Hidden Gem of Art, History, and Nature Close to Home
Next time you’re searching for an activity for the whole family, visit Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, an enchanting 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum. Bonnet House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that exudes an irresistible charm, offering a blend of art, history, and nature. The best part is that it is just a stone’s […]
Local Studio Captures Memories for Life
Fort Lauderdale has many spots by the beach to witness spectacular sunrises. The sky above the calm and serene ocean bursting into vibrant colors at sunrise, is a delight to watch for visitors. For artists, it is their muse. And one such artist is Steven Teed who began his photography journey as a kid taking […]
South Florida Symphony Orchestra Reinvigorates Love for Classical Music
There’s a universality to music that transcends barriers like language and culture to touch and move us all. In a time of great division and tension across the country, that type of unifying love for music is invaluable. Maestra Sebrina Alfonso understands the moving power of music. Her entire life has been shaped by it […]
Local Non-Profit, Multi-Award Winning Theater Inspires Others by Highlighting LGBTQ+ Issues
Island City Stage, the recipient of numerous Carbonell and Silver Palm Awards, including two Carbonell Awards (the South Florida Tonys) for Best Production of a Play, is a professional regional theatre located in Wilton Manors. They are committed to sharing engaging and inspiring stories of universal interest that appeal to diverse audiences while often exploring […]
Director and Producer of Hulu’s Jagged Mind Guest Speakers at Haitian Chamber in Oakland Park
Haitian Chamber in Oakland Park Hosts Director and Producer of Hulu’s Jagged Mind
Local Artist Claudia Aguilera brings Color and Inclusion to Oakland Park
Artist Claudia Aguilera was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, and moved to the United States at 19. Now 39 and living in Fort Lauderdale, her journey with art started when she was much younger. Aguilera’s grandmother was a drawing teacher. She always asked for her grandmother’s critique and, under her watchful eye, deepened her composition and […]
Oakland Park Elementary Painted Rock Entryway Project Helps Beautify School
Elementary school is a time many of us look back on fondly. Memories of early childhood friendships, field trips, and the excitement of learning new things for the first time remain with us for a lifetime and help to inform our overall educational experience. That was certainly true for Coby King, a former student of […]
Chuck Prescott: Making Shortcuts
Once upon a time a young man named Chuck Prescott, a native of South Portland Maine packed his bag and hitched his way to New York at nineteen years old with fifty dollars in his pocket in search of the ‘American Dream’. Growing up in a small town represented some challenges for Chuck given his […]
