Beverage, Culture, Entertainment, Food, Things to Do

Things to Do May/June ’22

May 23, 2022
By Karen Escalera

Looking for unique things to do over Memorial Day weekend and early June? How about an authentic Italian wine and food festival, rooftop cinema club, world class art exhibit and more? They're all in my monthly roundup.

Culture, Entertainment, Interior Design, Shopping, Things to Do

Curated Things To Do – April ’22

April 18, 2022
By Karen Escalera

The beat keeps going with all kinds of different things to do in Miami April 2022. Here are my picks for an afternoon outing, design, Earth Day happenings for all ages, music, art, polo on the beach,and more.

Culture

Miami Cultural Highlights For Your 2022 List

January 19, 2022
By Karen Escalera

Looking to plan your cultural calendar for 2022? You’ll want to take a serious read of these very special, unique programs in the visual arts, theater, music and dance coming up in Miami for the next 15 months.They’re the winners of grants in the new AWARE program of the Funding Arts Network (FAN), a not-for-profit organization of which I’m proud to be a member. FAN is dedicated to the cultural enrichment of Miami Dade County residents by providing funds through grant support. Besides these special AWARE programs, all of the organizations have ongoing performances, some as early as later this week, that you’ll want to check out. There’s a link to all the sites on the organization's name.

Culture, Entertainment, Things to Do

Five Experiences and More

December 20, 2021
By Karen Escalera

Looking for things to do over the holidays? Here's a list of events and happenings for all ages. Plus, upcoming events like Beyond Monet Miami you'll want to get tickets for ASAP as they'll likely sell out.

Culture, Entertainment

Not to Be Missed! “It’s a Wonderful World”

December 13, 2021
By Karen Escalera

Do not miss the musical “It’s a Wonderful World” from Miami New Drama at the Colony Theater on Lincoln Road. This world premiere is fabulous, and almost certainly bound for Broadway. Based on the life of legendary jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong, it features nearly 40 of the famed songs associated with him, impressive stage sets and choreography, infectious dancing , eye popping costumes, and great singing. Even if jazz isn’t particularly your thing, you’ll enjoy it. But you have to act soon as, it’s only here until January 16.

Culture, Fashion

Best Fashion, Art, Design Spotting: Design District

December 3, 2021
By Karen Escalera

Where to go for the best fashion, art and design spotting in the Design District over the next few days? Here are my picks, with a sample of what's in store if you go there. Some of the choices are my taste, and others I've included because they're noteworthy and/or fun to check out.

Culture, Entertainment, Things to Do

Art Basel: New Adventures + “Classic” Fairs

November 15, 2021
By Karen Escalera

This year I'm taking a new tack on Art Basel Miami 2021, bringing you updates on the now "classic" art fairs and also cool new additions I'm naming new adventures. This includes everything from an NFT art party with music and crypto technology to art meets fashion, painting a Porsche, and more. Seems a lot to take in? Check out the antidote for stress that's a Wallcast. Note that tickets to the art fairs need to be purchased online, and safety protocols are in place in most cases, with some requiring proof of full vaccination.

Beverage, Culture, Deals, Entertainment

More Different Things to Do in October – Part 2

October 13, 2021
By Karen Escalera

Lots more things to do in Miami this month, starting off with Miami Entertainment Months with over two dozen events and activities offering discounts, BOGO deals, ticket packages and more. Plus, a major wine event, and Halloween happenings. If you missed Part 1, click here.

Culture, Entertainment, Things to Do

Things to Do in Miami September 2021

September 13, 2021
By Karen Escalera

From a serious out interactive arts exhibit, one of the most impressive collections of gold to ever tour the globe, and gardening with the pros to field trips for birding, and a live concert from the Syrian Music Preservation Initiative and more, all in things to do in Miami this month and next.

Culture, Things to Do

Major World Cultural Premiere, Now Until March 6, 2022

July 19, 2021
By Karen Escalera

South Florida is getting a seriously important world premiere so you’ll not only want to mark your calendar, but put your name on the list now. It’s Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in October, first stop in a multi-country world tour. It features the most impressive Andean gold collection ever to travel the world and much more.

Category: Culture