Rod Stafford Hagwood
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Florida, United States
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Dear theater buffs: The next Broadway show in Fort Lauderdale is NOT a musical
Yes, “To Kill a Mockingbird” is a part of the Broadway in Fort Lauderdale season. But no, this will not be a musical version of Harper Lee’s masterwork. → Read More
SMALL BITES: Hey, Panthers, did you know FIU has its own craft beer?
Florida International University has its own beer, the Sunblazer Golden Ale — named after the school’s first mascot and created by alum Alan Espino, cofounder of Beat Culture brewery in Miami. → Read More
SMALL BITES: Want tacos & tequila? Get ‘em at Gulfstream Park’s Taste at the Track
You know what horse racing needs? Tacos and tequila. And Gulfstream Park will take care of that with the event series Taste at the Track this Saturday. → Read More
SMALL BITES: Want tacos & tequila? Get ‘em at Gulfstream Park’s Taste at the Track
You know what horse racing needs? Tacos and tequila. And Gulfstream Park will take care of that with the event series Taste at the Track this Saturday. → Read More
From Shabbat to drag queen shows: Here’s a list of LGBTQ+ events in South Florida
In South Florida, you don’t have to wait for Pride Month in June. Over the next few weeks, there’s a host of LGBTQ+ events throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. → Read More
Coming soon: Las Olas is getting a Moxies; Korean fried chicken heading to Weston
The second South Florida entry of Moxies, a popular Canadian restaurant chain, will fit 366 seats and a pair of indoor-outdoor bars across two stories at the new-ish Main Las Olas building. → Read More
SMALL BITES: West Coast’s Del Taco coming to SoFlo with Mexican fare
Hospitality and food industry exec Oliver Hurd has inked a deal to build five Del Taco restaurants in Palm Beach and north Broward County → Read More
SMALL BITES: Food Truck Fridays truckin’ into Boca Raton parks
Food Truck Fridays will be parking once a month in Boca Raton parks, with mobile kitchens providing foodie fans with savory and sweet dishes. Live music and lawn games are also planned. → Read More
SMALL BITES: Women and whiskey get together in West Palm Beach for a good cause
Okeechobee Steakhouse and Garrison Brothers Distillery will present the Women & Whiskey Bourbon Dinner in West Palm Beach, featuring four-courses with bourbon pairings — and it's for ladies only. → Read More
‘The Cher Show’ and ‘Hamilton’ among Broadway hits coming to Miami next season
Fans of the Great White Way will want to know what musicals are coming to the Magic City next season. Here’s a breakdown of the stage productions in the Broadway in Miami season that stretches from Dec. 5, 2023, to June 23, 2024. → Read More
SMALL BITES: Miami Heat gets its own NBA OREO cookie ... for dunking
OREO and the NBA launched custom cookies for all 30 teams - including the Miami Heat - with each team’s logo and colors, just in time for NBA All-Star Weekend 2023. → Read More
Made Valentine’s Day reservations yet? Here are some of our favorite restaurant specials
You really need some sort of restaurant experience on Valentine’s Day. Fortunately for you, South Florida is a foodie paradise with lots of choices. → Read More
Reggae and Afrobeats stars heading to annual Afro Carib Festival
The hottest reggae music ticket just might be in Miramar. → Read More
Legendary Chita Rivera opens Broadway Concert Series in Fort Lauderdale; ticket info here!
The Broadway Concert Series returns to The Parker in Fort Lauderdale with Chita Rivera on Jan. 29, Ramin Karimloo on Feb. 26 and Jessie Mueller on March 18. → Read More
Always wanted to try Australian food? Check out new Isla & Co. in West Palm Beach
Isla & Co opened in West Palm Beach in December and brings cuisine inspired by Australian coastal towns, with flavors from the Down Under's mix of cultures such as England, South East Asia and the Mediterranean. → Read More
SMALL BITES: Gourmet dining series starts up in Sunrise with Argentinian food theme
If you're ready to get your gourmet on, and support a good cause, you may want to check out Arc Culinary’s 2023 Dining Series. → Read More
Runway 84 to reopen in Fort Lauderdale after an 8-month-long makeover
Iconic dining institution Anthony’s Runway 84 is about to debut a new look — and a shortened name. → Read More
Review: Broadway’s Tina Turner musical is as brilliant as the star it evokes
The Broadway national tour of “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” runs through Jan. 29 at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale. → Read More
Delray Beach Market to close for renovation — expect rebranding and reopening in the summer
Delray Beach Market, billed as the largest food hall in Florida, will close on Jan. 30 for renovation and rebranding. → Read More
SMALL BITES: Mizner Park’s Green and Artisan Markets return starting this Sunday
The Green & Artisan Markets return to Mizner Park starting Sunday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. → Read More