Plunge Into the Arts Exhibit: An Interview with Phoenix
A native of Miami and internationally recognized nature photographer and conservationist, she is known only by the single name “Phoenix.†Some of her photographs can be viewed at “The Plunge Into The Arts Exhibit†in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The exhibit will take place at the beautiful oceanfront Plunge Beach Resort. This exciting event will run for one […]
Nikima’s Butterfly Garden: The Garden That Love Made
Planted in an ample outdoor space outside of Lola’s Market, 2501 NE 13th Avenue, Wilton Manors, is Nikima’s Butterfly Garden. The garden, planted by Roxanne “Rocky†Haubrich, honors seven beloved BSO family members that were taken by COVID-19. Honoring Victims of COVID-19 and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Shooting The garden features a small mural dedicated to Deputy […]
Portrait of a Jamaican Renaissance Man: Interview with Ice Artist Mark McKenzie
Mark McKenzie is an award-winning ice sculptor and founder of Ice and Fruits in Ft.Lauderdale, Florida. The multi-talented ice artist, chef and musician is a modern-day Renaissance man. Mark’s talents unite our community with his love of art, music, and food. This is how he began his journey. Family Life Mark McKenzie grew up in […]
Vicki Rosenthal Creates One of a Kind Piece to Honor Florida Panthers’ Ironman
When people think of sports, one usually thinks about their favorite sport and team. A memorable game or power play may be talked about for days. Hard core fans will feverishly discuss fails or missed opportunities in a very important game. Emotions are invested in teams and in individual players alike. Most often one would […]
Stephen Neil: This is Me
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many of us suffered financial hardships. Many people struggled during these times of uncertainty, as humanity dealt with the global epidemic and the new normal. Gifted violinist Stephen Neil found himself struggling with the loss of gigs. He felt helpless at the time. Social Dissension At the same time people […]
Avi Ram: Final Destination, Endless Opportunities
Imagine going away on vacation to a popular, yet foreign country, only to realize you’re facing your new forever home! And now imagine that with this new life, you would soar to body painting stardom on the reality show Skin Wars and be known as the Airbrush Hero! This was the case for Avi Ram. […]
ArtStART: For the Love of Clay
It is truly a privilege when one is able to know early on what their true calling in life is, and that is exactly what it was like for Cheryl Brown who is a clay artist. Cheryl is an artist and owner of Cielo Clayworks. On her website www.cieloclayworks.com, she states in her bio: “The […]
In Wilton Manors, Love Wins
Wilton Manors, just outside of Oakland Park is known as the Island City. If you have not been there yet, then you really should go! Its main street corridor, Wilton Drive, is lined with a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars, many neighborhood favorites. Although the City was incorporated into a city in 1953, it […]
You Salon: A True Gem Hidden in Plain Sight
Nestled underneath 200 plus condominium units, and surrounded by law offices and other businesses, sits a diamond in the rough. A true gem hidden in plain sight. If you avoid going east towards A1A because of traffic, forget that! You Salon and Wellness Studio is an oasis among the hustle and bustle of the beach’s edge […]
The Yard: Where Food, Nature and Eclectic Vibes Meet
To be perfectly honest, when my editor asked me to write this article, I didn’t want to and put it off for a month. I wasn’t being lazy, I was being selfish, and I admit it. It’s not that I don’t want people to know about an amazing place where you can eat anything from […]
