Art 13’s Little Libraries Competition: Where Art and Children’s Literacy Come Together
A few months ago, Living in Oakland Park covered the story of Frank Polanco, our very own local Jack of all trades. As a philanthropist, animal rescuer, photographer, artist, magazine founder, producer, wardrobe stylist, fashionista, and artist, Frank keeps himself pretty busy. His most recent project that is very near and dear to him is […]
Artist Jade Maxx Brings the Ancient Art of Henna to Life
Art is everywhere you look. It may be inside a gallery. Classic paintings are found in museums and around historic landmarks. Art may also be found on city murals, and even in landscapes around our manicured cities. But art can also exist on the body. While tattoo art, by needle is very popular, let’s not […]
Tenth Level Tavern: Oakland Park’s One and Only Barcade
It’s important for this place to feel like by big living room. I want them to feel this is their home. I built it and I’m working in it, but it exists for the people who come and use it and participate and have experiences. Joey Cammisa, Owner of Tenth Level Tavern This past week, […]
Lacuna Design: Transforming Wood Into Custom Art
The dictionary will define “lacuna” as a noun and it is defined two ways. One definition is a blank space, or a missing part. The other definition is a small cavity or pit in an anatomical structure. Though Lacuna Design Studios’ name was inspired by an Italian rock band from Italy, Lacuna Coil, the name […]
The Fort Lauderdale Children’s Ballet Theater: Passion Beats Pandemic
What is the true illustration of passion? The definition of passion is defined as strong and barely controllable emotion. But how does one show it? For some it can be through writing, art, music or any of many other forms of expression. In the case of the Fort Lauderdale Children’s Ballet Theater they conveyed their […]
Stephen Neil: Violinist with a Cause
On Election Night, Stephen Neil became an accidental media star by doing what comes naturally—playing the violin. Dinner with a Twist Stephen, who divides his time between Wilton Manors and Greenville, South Carolina, was having dinner on November 3rd with his partner, Luke. Through the balcony door that opened onto Wilton Drive, they started hearing […]
The Colors of HIV: Teaching About HIV through Art
We are currently in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and coping with it has been a challenge. But coping with a disease that is this widespread is not something. Many people have referred to the 1918 flu while at the same time forgetting the more recent AIDS pandemic. Perhaps because the latter was stigmatized […]
Joe Picasso’s: A Place Where Everyone Can Be an Artist
A self-proclaimed artist may live deep in their own world of colors, materials, paint brushes, mixed media, and random supplies that they would use in their art studio or gallery. Their days may consist of creating and brainstorming. Their nights, occupied with art galleries, and exhibits whether their own, or their fellow artists. Perhaps they […]
Frank Polanco: Oakland Park’s Very Own “Jack of All Trades”
Dated as far back as the 14th century, the saying “Jack of All Trades†was used to describe a person highly skilled in multiple areas. The word Jack was used to describe “the person†much like we may use John. In our very own neck of the woods, in Oakland Park, we have our very […]
Vicki Rosenthal Takes the Plunge
Vicki Rosenthal is one of three artists currently exhibiting their works in the lobby of Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. There’s a ceramic artist, a mixed-media artist, and Vicki – whose works consist of painted canvas shoes. With the all-important Election Day on the horizon, Plunge was looking for an artist involved in social impact […]
