How the Rascals got their groove back

How the Rascals got their groove back

In a way, Steven Van Zandt wishes he could be in two places.

Mini guide to summer theater festivals in South Florida

Mini guide to summer theater festivals in South Florida

Many stages go dark during the spring and summer, but others light up with theater festivals.

FASHION PORN: Vintage Fashion Show at Sagamore Hotel

FASHION PORN: Vintage Fashion Show at Sagamore Hotel

The Hollen & Jen Showroom staged a runway show filled with old-fashioned romance recently at the Sagamore Hotel in Miami Beach. Spring and summer vintage couture from top designer labels such as Pucci, Cardin, Ungaro and Chanel were introduced by "love fairy" and relationship expert Maya...

"Venus and Serena" doc opens and EleVen debuts in SoFlo

"Venus and Serena" doc opens and EleVen debuts in SoFlo

Aaaahhh, Serena and Venus Williams.

On stage: theater for kids, by kids and about kids.

On stage: theater for kids, by kids and about kids.

For students, summertime can mean throwing down the books and taking up the stage.

Drag queens impersonate Cher for Poverello

Drag queens impersonate Cher for Poverello

A Cher - of sorts - will entertain during the drag races at Lips in Oakland Park.

Pompano party with Men's Fashion and Gourmet Food

Pompano party with Men's Fashion and Gourmet Food

Rare are fashion events for men.

Theater Review: "Memphis" rolls along, but never rocks

Theater Review: "Memphis" rolls along, but never rocks

"Memphis" has come to Miami, and it is mostly a good thing.

What do you think of Dwyane Wade's post-game look?

What do you think of Dwyane Wade's post-game look?

I think it's some sort of conspiracy.

"War Horse" declares victory at the Broward Center

"War Horse" declares victory at the Broward Center

Glance at the poster or the program for "War Horse" as you go in to see the play at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Avi Hoffman brings latest one-man show to Boca Raton

Avi Hoffman brings latest one-man show to Boca Raton

Avi Hoffman is Jewish. Still.

Pop-up shop for Mother's Day gifts in Lauderdale

Pop-up shop for Mother's Day gifts in Lauderdale

Just in time for Mother's Day....a gift bazaar and fashion show at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Charles Krypell trunk show at Weston Jewelers

Charles Krypell trunk show at Weston Jewelers

You can tell looking at the designs of jewelery designer Charles Krypell that he was a sculptor first.

Westfield Broward Mall hosts "Baby Boomer Survival Expo"

Westfield Broward Mall hosts "Baby Boomer Survival Expo"

If you were born between 1946 and 1964 then you are a Baby Boomer and you may sometimes feel that with the exception of Chico's and Jos. A Bank stores, there's not a a lot at the mall catering precisely to you.

Sisters in elementary school start lip gloss line to fight Sickle Cell

Sisters in elementary school start lip gloss line to fight Sickle Cell

Both of the Frazier sisters say they have loved makeup their whole lives.

Bon Jovi's David Bryan fires a shot to the heart with Broadway score

Bon Jovi's David Bryan fires a shot to the heart with Broadway score

As the keyboardist for Bon Jovi, David Bryan knows plenty about rock music.

FASHION PORN: Florida Grand Opera's "La Traviata" costume photo gallery

FASHION PORN: Florida Grand Opera's "La Traviata" costume photo gallery

With fashion as dramatic as the story, Florida Grand Opera's production of "La Traviata" comes to Broward Center May 2 - 5. To order tickets, go to FGO.org

"War Horse" goes from page to stage to Broward Center

"War Horse" goes from page to stage to Broward Center

Michael Morpurgo, author of one of the hottest literary properties ever, sat unrecognized as he had breakfast at the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas back in January 2012.

Modeling Camp Miami features "Top Model" alums

Modeling Camp Miami features "Top Model" alums

Modeling Camp Miami is returning for its second summer June 25 - 28 at The Alexander All-Suite Oceanfront...

Nigel Barker unveils "RAW" photo exhibit in Coral Gables

Nigel Barker unveils "RAW" photo exhibit in Coral Gables

Nigel Barker - that sauve photographer that used to be on Tyra Banks' "Top Model" and is now on Naomi Campbell's "The Face" - is going all "RAW" on us.

FASHION PORN: Beaux Arts

FASHION PORN: Beaux Arts

The Beaux Arts raises money for The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. The latest fashioney fundraiser is called "Havana Nights" and will take place poolside at the Fort Lauderdale Hilton Beach Resort from 7 to 10 p.m. this Saturday, April 27.

Best Shopping in Jupiter, Stuart & Tequesta

Best Shopping in Jupiter, Stuart & Tequesta

Fashion without borders, that's what I believe in.

"CBS-12 Great Wedding Giveaway" in West Palm Beach

"CBS-12 Great Wedding Giveaway" in West Palm Beach

How would you like your luxe nuptials paid for completely?

From toe to tap, Philip Neal shows Miami City Ballet how to be Broadway hoofers

From toe to tap, Philip Neal shows Miami City Ballet how to be Broadway hoofers

Are the new Miami Dolphins uniforms a fashion hit or miss?

Are the new Miami Dolphins uniforms a fashion hit or miss?

Purely from a fashion point of view - and I fully acknowledge that designer runways are not the point here - the Miami Dolphins have picked the worst time imaginable to get rid of all that orange in their new uniforms.

Broward Center debuts Trey McIntyre's ballet "Pass, Away"

"I can't wait to get to Fort Lauderdale," choreographer Trey McIntyre moans. "I love it so much. I love the beaches. I'm so happy just kayaking and exploring the canals there. I’m so tired of winter weather."

Women who love women discuss growing their families

Let's say you're a lesbian and you're looking to start a family.

Jennifer Zeuner appears at Lilac and Lilies Boutique

Celebrity jewelry designer Jennifer Zeuner - Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Alessandra Ambrosio - will host a trunk show party at

Anne Frank and Emmett Till meet in AAPACT play

She was not thinking of writing a play about Anne Frank and Emmett Till.

Miami-born hairstylist makes Rihanna's hair a star

Rihanna's hair seems to be in a constant state of follicle-flux.

History of swimsuits topic of Pioneer Women luncheon

Pioneering swimsuits will be the topic at the 56th annual luncheon of the Pioneer Women of Fort Lauderdale.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" launches two musical parodies

You know what ladies love? Theater and mommy porn.

Model audition in Broward Mall and Coral Square

Model wannabe?

Emerging talent gets spotlight at Fashion Designers Expo

They are about to walk that runway until it's red.

"An Iliad" brings Trojan War to Boca Raton

"An Iliad" feels like it needs just a little bit more somehow.

Gay Polo Tourney returns to Wellington

As if hot men on horseback weren't enough, in some circles "The 4th International Gay Polo Tournament” is THE social event of the season.

"The Addams Family" is a brand new show

I was wrong.

Calvin Klein underwear model from Super Bowl comes to Miami

There is no use in denying that you salivated just a little over hunka-hunka-burning-love Matthew Terry in the Calvin Klein commerical during this year's Super Bowl.

"Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth" at Arsht Center

Mike Tyson is always in the limelight.

How "The Addams Family" was born again...and again.

Taking cartoon panels from the page to the stage was a tricky thing for "The Addams Family."

Tabletop and home decor designer visits Boca Bloomies

Michael  Aram - the tabletop and home decor designer - will be at Bloomingdale's in Town Center at Boca Raton Saturday, April 6 from 1 to 4 p.m.

"90210's" Jessica Lowndes helps H&M debut eco-friendly fashion

H&M is going green...again.

Costumes louder than microphones in "Priscilla Queen of the Desert"

"Priscilla Queen of the Desert" is fun, fierce, fabulous and a couple of other "F" words I could mention.

"Exit the King" is a hard sell show at Palm Beach Dramaworks

Is it possible for a show to be extremely well done and yet still not entirely connect?

Victoria Jolson book signing at Lauderdale Main Library

Victoria Jolson - SoFlo socialite and Al Jolson daughter-in-law - will be at a book signing of her memoir "Beneath the Laughter."

Fashion designer Rebecca Taylor comes to Saks Dadeland Mall

New York-based fashion designer Rebecca Taylor (actually born in New Zealand) will have a sort of "spring break" down here in South Florida...to show her spring collection.

Kravis Center unveils next Broadway series

It's bring on the new with the Kravis on Broadway series.

Cast dresses like a queen for stage musical "Priscilla Queen of the Desert"

"Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical" is nothing if not a fierce fashion show.

"Jekyll and Hyde" musical at Kravis Center in West Palm starts well, ends silly

"Jekyll and Hyde" - now playing at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach before previewing on Broadway next week - is a musical divided into two.

Mobile fashion boutique event in downtown Lauderdale

Did you catch the story about mobile fashion trucks earlier this year in the Sun Sentinel?

Free rock-inspired fashion show on Las Olas Thursday

Rock fashion rolls down the runway at SoLita on Las Olas Thursday.

Oakland Park man self-publishes book about the pleasures of testicles

Balls. Nuts. Stones. Eggs. Bullocks.

Fort Lauderdale theater limps through Neil Simon's comedy of the sexual revolution.

"Last of the Red Hot Lovers" at Andrews Living Arts Studio in Fort Lauderdale doesn’t heat up until the second act.

Fashion Bloggers take to the runway at Pembroke Gardens

Here’s your chance to see if those fashion blogger really know what they are posting about.

"Jekyll & Hyde" stops in West Palm Beach before Broadway

Constantine Maroulis may be most famous as a former "American Idol" contestant, but he feels more like a Broadway showman.

Say "I Do" to Boca's Bathroom Tissue Bridal Gown Contest

Wedding costs have reached new high nowadays. According to which survey you trust, the price of nuptials with around 150 guests is somewhere between $21,000 and $26,000.

Morikami in Delray stages Japanese fashion show

You probably already know about the annual spring time "Hatsume Fair 2013" at The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24 (from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day).

Know any designers good enough for Project Runway? Here's their chance...

Project Runway is casting for season 12 and you can audition from the comfort of home.

Get Prom Dress advice from Project Runway's Amanda Perna

Coral Springs' very own "Project Ruwnay" contestant Amanda Perna is just dying to give you her top tips for preparing for prom.

Angela Moore sale on jewelry, fashion and home accents

Angela Moore - y'know, the designer known for her hand-painted beaded baubles - has expanded into fashion and home accents.

Arts Garage's production of "Lungs" blows away theatrical trappings

It took me a good 10 minutes before I started to like "Lungs," the play running through April 14 at Arts Garage in Delray Beach.

Lilly Ghalichi fashion trunk show at Boca's Alene Too

Is "The Shahs of Sunset" on Bravo-TV one of your guilty pleasures?

Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach sets up tents

Yup, there are two fashion weeks strutting it out in Miami Beach.

Manolo Blahnik dishes on Sarah Jessica Parker, the new crop of starlets and Palm Beach

Shoe god Manolo Blahnik is descending to Earth, specifically the style isle of Palm Beach.

Michelle Williams finds her destiny with road tour of "Fela!"

All you saw was Michelle Williams popping up onstage at the Super Bowl for the Destiny’s Child reunion.

Design Center of the Americas holds home decor sale

Attention all home decor geeks: the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) in Dania Beach is opening its doors for the semi-annual Sample Sale.

Jackie Gomez comes to Aventura for St. Tropez

She blushes the cheeks of Beyonce Knowles-Carter.

Everything But Water opens in The Gardens Mall

Everything But Water is opening up a retail location in The Gradens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens with a fashion fete Saturday, March 16 from noon to 5 p.m.

Camila Alves hosts INC fashion show at Macy's in Aventura Mall

Poor Camila Alves.

Smart comedy "Body Awareness" comes to Empire Stage

"Body Awareness" is a strange little comedy, and a smart one at that. It defies easy categorization or even deciphering.

Coral Springs theater stages Jerry Herman musical revue

The revue "Jerry's Girls" is supposed to be an ensemble piece celebrating the highly hummable tunes of the Great White Way composer Jerry Herman.

Jeans that slim your figure in Boca and Manalapan

Looking for a fashion miracle?

Sawgrass Mills fashion show for children at W Fort Lauderdale

Size is everything.

Wacoal breast cancer fundraiser with free bra clinics

It's that time of year again, when you can visit with a bra fit specialist for free...and get some donation going toward a really good cause.

Designers go global at Miami Fashion Week

Miami Fashion Week revs up its runways March 20-23 at Miami Beach Convention Center.

Fashion trends from the Miami Swim Shows

Fashion trends from the Miami Swim Shows

If you catwalk it, they will come.

Macy's in Coral Springs hosts prom fashion event

Macy's in Coral Springs hosts prom fashion event

Prom ain't nothing to mess around with girl.

FASHION PORN: Miami City Ballet's glam slam costumes

FASHION PORN: Miami City Ballet's glam slam costumes

The Miami City Ballet's triumphant "Program III: The Masters" has migrated down from Kravis Center in late February to Broward Center last weekend and now heads into Adrienne Arsht in Miami this weekend (March 8 - 10). 

"Chicago" at Willow Theatre should be more of a sin

"Chicago" at Willow Theatre should be more of a sin

There is a pretty snazzy production of "Chicago" playing through March 17 in Boca Raton that sounds good, looks better, but never quite reaches the level of feeling as if it oughta be against the law.

Every bump is a grind with "Flashdance - The Musical"

Every bump is a grind with "Flashdance - The Musical"

"Flashdance – The Musical" whips by in a mad dash to get to...well...who knows where?

Keith Haring pop-up art exhibit in Miami's Design District

Keith Haring pop-up art exhibit in Miami's Design District

If you're looking to reconnect with the oh-so-vibrant underground art scene from the 80s and 90s, then you've got to check out the "HARING MIAMI" exhibit going on from March 6 - 10 in the Design District's Moore Building.

"In Style" magazine's Hal Rubenstein presents Donna Karan spring collection

"In Style" magazine's Hal Rubenstein presents Donna Karan spring collection

"In Style" magazine's Hal Rubenstein will introduce the Donna Karan spring 2013 collection Wednesday, March 6 at Neiman Marcus in Bal Harbour.

Jason Stuart and Jessica Kirson headline "Pride Comedy Night"

Jason Stuart and Jessica Kirson headline "Pride Comedy Night"

Even though "Pride Comedy Night" at Parker Playhouse Friday night is a sort of kick-off to PrideFest 2013...

Susie Crippen introduces her latest fashion project

Susie Crippen introduces her latest fashion project

It's way down in South Miami, but believe me...it's worth the schlepp.

Shoe designer Sam Edelman visits Aventura, Wellington

Shoe designer Sam Edelman visits Aventura, Wellington

Sam Edelman - the chic shoemaker - will do a personal appearance at Nordstrom in Aventura Mall on Friday, March 8 from 5 to 7 p.m.

FASHION PORN: Marc Jacobs gets all dramatic

FASHION PORN: Marc Jacobs gets all dramatic

Fashion designer Marc Jacobs - who has an eponymous label based in New York and designs the Louis Vuitton brand in Paris - is about to make his feature film debut.

CBS' "Survivor" holding audition in Hallandale Beach

CBS' "Survivor" holding audition in Hallandale Beach

Are you a "Survivor"?

Baubles in Boca - David Yurman grand opening

Baubles in Boca - David Yurman grand opening

The David Yurman boutique in Town Center at Boca Raton celebrated its grand opening with a in-store shopping event with Town & Country, Palm Beach Polo and world-renowned polo player, Nic Roldan. David Yurman donated a portion of the evening's proceeds to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.

"Looped" is intoxicating comedy at Parker Playhouse

"Looped" is intoxicating comedy at Parker Playhouse

Yes, "Looped" is a bit of a camp-fest.

24 hours of catwalk fashion in Miami Beach

24 hours of catwalk fashion in Miami Beach

Try to wrap your head around the second annual "24-Hour Runway Show" in South Beach March 1 - 2.

Macy's launches Marilyn Monroe clothing line

Macy's launches Marilyn Monroe clothing line

First the NBC musical drama series "Smash" paid homage to movie icon Marilyn Monroe.

What a feeling! "Flashdance - The Musical" dances into South Florida

What a feeling! "Flashdance - The Musical" dances into South Florida

At one time, the mega-hit "Flashdance" was imagined as a stage musical, and not a movie.

Jewelry sale at Norton Museum in West Palm Beach

Jewelry sale at Norton Museum in West Palm Beach

The best thing about the jewelry at The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach?

A "Miserables" man - local keeps musical going

A "Miserables" man - local keeps musical going

When the 25th anniversary production of"Les Miserables"  - which is heading to Broadway again after the success of the movie version - comes to Miami this week, it will be Fort Lauderdale's Trinity Wheeler calling the shots from backstage.

WE TV's "Bridezillas" looking for bombshell brides

WE TV's "Bridezillas" looking for bombshell brides

This Sunday's there's a casting call for drama queens...er...um...make that dramatic brides.

Al Jolson tribute at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale

Al Jolson tribute at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale

Al Jolson can still pack them in the theater, 86 years after ushering in "the talkies" and 63 years after his death.

"Deathtrap" keeps most of thrill and chills at Stage Door Theatre

"Deathtrap" keeps most of thrill and chills at Stage Door Theatre

“Deathtrap” at Stage Door Theatre is a Rube Goldberg machine of a thriller, a complex device that accomplishes a simple task through a convoluted and whimsical series of chain reactions.

"Looped" comedy about Tallulah Bankhead comes to Parker Playhouse

"Looped" comedy about Tallulah Bankhead comes to Parker Playhouse

The comedy "Looped" – opening at Parker Playhouse next Tuesday for a six-day run before going on national tour – was never supposed to happen.

Designer fashion charity sale in downtown West Palm Beach

Designer fashion charity sale in downtown West Palm Beach

The annual POSH Palm Beach Sale - that's where a pop-up vintage boutique is staged for charity - has a new location this year: the Lake Pavilion at 101 South Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach (between Clematis and Bradley's).

FASHION PORN: Florida Grand Opera's "The Magic Flute"

FASHION PORN: Florida Grand Opera's "The Magic Flute"

Of course it's really an opera, but The Magic Flute coming to Fort Lauderdale's Broward Center Feb. 21 through Feb. 23 is also a fashion story. That's because director Jeffrey Buchman has yanked Mozart's work from 1791 and plopped it down somewhere between rockabilly '50s and timeless fantasy-...

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