Interested in independent music, emerging artists and new album releases? DJ Marie, music director at Radio X, will keep you updated every week in The Current on what’s new in the world of music. You can catch her on Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. on 88.5FM, bringing you new music you’re sure […]
Category: Arts and Entertainment
Off Shore Calendar for February 16, 2016
Feb. 17 Free Line Dancing lessons 8 p.m. @ Firedog Saloon Feb. 18 NY Comedy Night Presents Michael Mack 8 p.m. @ Boca Black Box Center for the Arts Mutemath 7:30 p.m. @ Revolution Live Feb. 19 Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games 7 p.m. @ BB&T Center Guitar Gods Festival 4 p.m. @ North […]
Mission complete: Taste buds satisfied
There’s nothing more American than barbecue, and Mission BBQ brings the greatest flavors from around the country to South Florida. Stepping into Mission BBQ isn’t like stepping into a traditional barbecue restaurant ― it takes that southern log-cabin feel and gives it a modern twist. The owners have a deep sense of respect for the […]
Rihanna’s ‘Anti’ is anti-climatic
After making fans wait for almost four years, Rihanna finally dropped another album. The highly anticipated “Anti,” released on Jan. 28, made fans go crazy on social media. Tweet after tweet, all anyone seemed to care about was that Rihanna’s absence on the music scene was finally over. The self-titled “bad gal” finally put her […]
Donate as you dance: Virginia Key Grassroots Festival
To promote local and international musicians and sustainability awareness, Virginia Key Grassroots will host the Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance from Feb. 18 to Feb. 21 on Virginia Key Beach. Grassroots is a four-day not-for-profit music and cultural festival featuring performances by over 50 bands, including The Family Stone, The Wood Brothers […]
Soundbite: ‘The Positions’ by Gang of Youths
Interested in independent music, emerging artists and new album releases? DJ Marie, music director at Radio X, will keep you updated every week in The Current on what’s new in the world of music. You can catch her on Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. on 88.5FM, bringing you new music you’re sure […]
Staff Picks: Hot dates for your hot(ter) date
Valentine’s Day is all about spreading the love. Whether you like long walks on the beach or just want a day filled with delicious food, there’s plenty of places to go in the area with your date. Lucky for you, the staff at The Current is stepping in for Cupid this year to help you […]
10 years already?
In 2016, we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of some of our favorite movies, music and television shows. Back in 2006, many of us weren’t even teenagers yet. Where did the time go? Here’s a list of 10 popular movies and television shows you may not have known were celebrating double digits this year. […]
Beasts Of No Nation
Uzodinma Iweala’s ground-breaking first novel titled “Beasts of No Nation”, is a mixture of gore and raw emotions compressed to create a tasteful narrative by a small African boy named Agu. Iweala’s creative ingenuity is showcased throughout the novel as he uses strong African dialect and mispronunciations to bring the reader closer to Agu’s experience, […]
Portraying Maria: Life on stage with Sarah Amengual
Sarah Amengual nabbed the iconic role of Maria in Broadway classic “West Side Story” in 2010; six years later, South Florida residents will have the opportunity to watch her reprise her role on the Miami stage. Amengual, a South Florida native with a B.F.A. from the University of Miami, will play Maria in the Actor’s […]