Arts

A Miami Native Who Remained Local Pens A Poem On Her Dying Breed

Pam L. Weiss — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:37:00 +0000

Why TV's 'Modern Family' Is A Setback For Latinas

Tim Padgett — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:59 +0000

I am not a Latina. I am a middle-aged white guy whose salsa dancing embarrasses my Venezuelan-born wife. But because she is a Latina, and because my teen-aged daughter is half Latina, I take more than passing interest in how popular culture portrays Latinas. And these days I’m annoyed, because the most popular Latina image out there is, well, almost as embarrassing as my salsa dancing.

It’s an image, in fact, that represents a setback for Latinas.

Miami's Acceptance Of Syrian Immigrant Inspires Verse

Aysha Habbaba — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:11:00 +0000

The Broward Center - Past and Present

Caroline Breder-Watts — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts has become an important part of South Florida's cultural landscape. Here's some memories from two people who have long histories with this organization.

The Real Deal Story Behind The Cuban Boniato

Norman Van Aken — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Back in the late 1990‘s at the original NORMAN’S restaurant in Coral Gables we had a young man who became our Lunch Chef named Eliecer Garcia. Like many young chefs he was very interested in cuisines from all over and when we talked about what to put on our lunch menu his ideas ranged from France to Hong Kong. I loved that but sometimes I’d say, “Eliecer. I want you to show me flavors your Cuban Grandmother would make and then we can twist them a little. Okay? Why don’t you show me how she would cook with … oh… boniato for instance? And then we’ll go from there.”

Performance Art Piece Questions Human Desire With Abnormal Way To Eat Cake

Andrea Richard — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:54:00 +0000

The All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition opening reception recently at the Boca Museum of Art drew in a packed, frenzied crowd to its 62nd-annual showcase featuring 149 multimedia works. But it was the overheard exclamations of “That’s disgusting!” and “I can’t even watch this!” that stood out during the evening’s discourse.

Miami Artist Turns Body Fat Into Soap After Liposuction

Marva Hinton — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:37:06 +0000

Miami artist Orestes De La Paz has an unusual piece of performance art on display at the Frost Art Museum on the campus of Florida International University.

48 Hour Film Project Showcases Local Talent From Miami To Palm Beach

Daniel Rivero — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:54:56 +0000

For those in film school, the project is like a crash course and a final exam, jam packed into one restless weekend.

This is the Miami edition of the 48 Hour Film Project, an international event that gets play from local filmmakers from Israel and Johannesburg to Las Vegas, Nevada. The one constant -- you get 48 hours to complete a short film from scratch.

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches Hits All the Right Notes

Caroline Breder-Watts — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:03 +0000

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches is a community choir celebrating its tenth anniversary. Here's a few minutes with Executive Director Beth Clark and Artistic Director D. Shawn Berry about the choir and its mission in the community. For more information, visit yspb.org.

Why Bookstores Don't Reflect Miami's Literary Health

Nathaniel Sandler — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:28:39 +0000

Many have taken the recent closing of Barnes and Noble in Aventura and the general dearth of bookstores in Miami as an omen, a portentous sign that the city is somehow culturally headed in the wrong direction.

And the easy takedown of South Florida, both nationally and from locals, is that a lack of bookstores is representative of a stupid populace, or an uncultured mass mostly focused on booze and partying.

Jewish Museum Of Florida Shares Stories Of Struggles

Alexandra Pecharich — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:02:00 +0000

In 1887 Marcus Weinkle’s loving parents buried him alive. That act likely saved the 13-year-old’s life and certainly set in motion an odyssey that took him from his native Russia to, eventually, Central Florida.

How A Miami Billionaire's $100 Print Became A $20 Million Collection

Christine DiMattei — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:46:56 +0000

"It was ages ago," says Jorge Perez with a laugh, recalling the first artwork he ever invested in.

It was purchased when Perez was still a young student in New York, years before he became a billionaire developer and the man Time Magazine dubbed the "Donald Trump of the tropics.”

Boynton Beach's Growing Arts Scene Keeps Things "Fresh And Green"

Tricia Woolfenden — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:30:00 +0000

As one of the key players behind the up-and-coming Boynton Beach Art District (BBAD), artist and gallery owner Rolando Chang Barrero is getting no down time during South Florida's "off season." Barrero is among the region's year-round residents who stick it out during the slow, sultry months to ensure his pet projects make it through to grow another season.

Miami Theater Center Redefines Itself With "Inanna and the Huluppu Tree"

Neil de la Flor — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:46:00 +0000

The Miami Theater Center is growing. IFrom the annual contemporary performance SandBox Series to being the new home for Mad Cat Theater Company, MTC has redefined itself as a vibrant center of culture in sleepy Miami Shores.

South Beach’s “Colorful Mélange” Inspires Poem, Green Sequins Included

Beatricia Sagar — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:04:00 +0000

We’ve asked a few of the authors of standout poems for our That’s So Miami project to explain the inspiration behind their work. Find the winners of our contest and more entries here.

Green sequin bikini.

Purple hair and skinny.

Red lipped.

Boob equipped.

Blue high heeled kid.

I saw it, I did.

Thats so Miami.

Yes, Art Abounds North Of Wynwood

Andrea Richard — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:01:00 +0000

Last week's satirical Fort Lauderdale slam by The Onion claimed the city “lacks any kind of cultural depth," something hotly disputed by localsWe flew up to join the family to celebrate my Mother-in-Law’s 90th (!) Birthday Celebration. When our family gets together we, like many families, get straight to the heart of the matter. What are we cooking?! What are we eating?!

New Broward Center Lounge Offers Taste Of High Life

Christine DiMattei — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:39:04 +0000

At the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, it's intermission during a production of "War Horse."

Eric Chirinsky stands at the bar of the Broward Center's new lounge Club Level, drink in hand, watching the Miami Heat battle the Chicago Bulls on a flat-screen TV.

"I just figured I'd check it out and see how our home team was doing tonight," he says.

But his wife, Katarina, isn't focused on pro basketball right now. She's sitting alone, enjoying a plate of hors d'oeuvres and a glass of bubbly.

How to Make Burmese Python Nuggets

Trina Sargalski and Evan Benn — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:14:06 +0000

Editor's note: In the hunt for what to do about the various mix of invasive species found in Florida, we are running a series that not only describes the problems caused by these plants and animals but, well, offers a culinary solution. Tweet us (@WLRN) your ideas and tips or email us a recipe: WLRNMIA@gmail.com.

BURMESE PYTHON

Origin: Southeast Asia

How Did The Arts Fare In Session 2013?

Arianna Prothero — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Over the course of the recently concluded legislative session, we approached lawmakers with questions from South Florida residents that came out of last February's WLRN-Miami Herald Town Hall.

Here's one:

What's being done to promote and protect development of local artists across the state?

The short answer is: not much.

Borderless Latin American Cooking With Maricel Presilla

Trina Sargalski — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:48:11 +0000

When she won a James Beard award for her cookbook, Gran Cocina Latina, Maricel Presilla felt gratified to be acknowledged for the "work of a lifetime," as well as for "the collective work of millions of Latin Americans that live on two continents, in the Caribbean Islands, and also in the U.

Some Health Risks With Eating Giant African Land Snail

Trina Sargalski — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:30:00 +0000

How To Make Wild Boar Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa

Evan Benn — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Going Sockless In South Florida Can Be A Bit Hazardous

Kathleen Elise — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Socks.

Those wonderful cotton foot huggers which absorb our sweat and decorate our ankles, are taking the day off.

Eating Invasive Species Comes With A Side Of Caution

Trina Sargalski — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:30:00 +0000

To accompany our Invasive Species Cookbook , we are also posting the potential health risks of eating certain invasive species and how to possibly mitigate those risks.

How To Make Snakehead Fish With Mango-Avocado Salsa

Evan Benn — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

How To Make Watermelon Gazpacho With Lionfish

Evan Benn — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

How To Make Stew With Giant African Land Snails

Arianna Prothero and Kaylois Henry — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Masters of Music Series - Ennio Morricone

Caroline Breder-Watts — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Caroline Breder-Watts and critic and author Scott Eyman discuss the work of legendary film composer Ennio Morricone. To learn more about Scott Eyman, visit www. scotteyman.com. To hear the complete conversation, log onto www.artsradionetwork.com.

A Brief Taste Of The Latin American Tamale

Norman Van Aken — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

We love to pack a little carry on of food before getting on a plane. It’s a fine way to pass the time and avoid the bland, predictable and unhealthy!