The curtains opened in the Cosford Cinema for the first performance of the CaneStage Theatre Company production, “Little Women,” on Dec. 7. CaneStage is a theater club under the umbrella of Hurricane Productions. Unlike the Ring Theatre, the club’s cast, director, actors and live band are all students and have organized the play themselves. “Little…
Distraction magazine uses art scavenger hunt at Lowe museum to attract readers
The fun event not only shed light on the entertainment publication but on the museum. Many came to partake in the hunt – some students came that had never even stepped into the museum before.
Guide to the ultimate Thanksgiving break
From after-dinner games and outfit ideas to ways to give back and things to do, here is your guide on how to take advantage of this Thanksgiving break.
Gender fluidity takes center stage for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Ring Theatre
Catch “Romeo and Juliet” at the Ring Theatre before Nov. 18. Students can get in free on “Totally Tuesday,” Nov. 14.
Blue Bottle brews for a purpose
Sustainability. Hospitality. Deliciousness. These are the three pillars of Blue Bottle, a coffee shop that just opened its doors to the Miami community in the Design District. Blue Bottle, which has locations in California, New York and Tokyo, prides itself on its great service, exquisite coffee and friendly environment. However, it’s not your average coffee…
Wine and painting offers new way to wind down
A blood red moon rises over a haunted house, surrounded by ghosts and a graveyard. This is not an opening to a horror movie but the scene that was painted by guests of The Lowe art museum’s “Sip and Sketch” night. Every month, the Beaux Arts program, a volunteer organization focused on promoting the arts…
Witches, drag queens at Flaming Classics film screening
The Flaming Classics, the Bill Cosford Cinema’s new program, ushered in Halloween with the theme “love is stronger than witchcraft.” Founder of The Flaming Classics Juan Barquin and Cosford manager Trae Delellis host film nights focusing on feminine and queer analyses of movies. The Flaming Classics, which Barquin described as a “two-person movement,” began in…
Pumpkin strudel perfect all season long
From candles to lattes, pumpkin dominates the fall season. Take a moment to appreciate the sweet and savory ingredient while it’s still in season with this easy pumpkin strudel recipe. It can be whipped up in minutes, and you may have most of these ingredients in your pantry. Go to your local grocery store or…
Mural artist gone viral leaves free art around campus to thank Miami
Artist Beau Bradbury graffitied a mural of an old-school Sebastian the Ibis on the side of the Geneva Hotel entitled “You Don’t Scare Us Irma” in preparation for the powerful hurricane and quickly gained popularity because of it. Now, Bradbury is ready to take his art and passion for the community to the next level….
Biographical musical ‘On Your Feet!’ delights UM students
The story of power couple Gloria and Emilio Estefan, “On Your Feet!” premiered Oct. 6 at the Arsht center to a sold-out audience, including 25 residents of UM’s Mahoney-Pearson Residential College. Now captivating locals after its premier at the Adrienne Arsht Center, the show chronicles the Cuban-born Miami artists’ rise to fame. Mahoney-Pearson residents were…
A pasta dish to make an Italian grandmother proud
Instead of limiting your Italian cuisine to Americanized pepperoni pizza, transport your tastebuds to the Italian countryside with a delicious pasta dish inspired by the wide range of meats, spices and vegetables found in the villages outside of Tuscany. With Italian classics such as mushrooms, white meat and a whole lot of garlic, you can…
The new Taylor: From pop princess to dark empress
In November 2008, teenage heart-throb and all-American girl Taylor Swift released one of her most touching and heartfelt ballads, “Fifteen.” It told the story of Taylor’s first day of high school, where she met her best friend and experienced one of her first heartbreaks. It spoke to many young girls who gave their hearts away…