Ahh, fall. The season where silk scarlet scarfs wrap around our necks, camel colored coats drape over our shoulders and black booties replace our coveted summer sandals. This season has a number of trends to be aware of, and luckily they all come at an affordable price. Here are seven looks to pull off this […]
Category: Arts and Entertainment
Soundbite: “Ivywild” by Night Beds
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 Monday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. on 88.5FM, bringing you new music you’re sure to […]
The Father of Macabre
Horror maestro, fear connoisseur and panic virtuoso, Wes Craven, 76, died on Aug. 30 after battling brain cancer, leaving the world in a screaming nightmare of its own. Craven’s slasher films set the tone for horror movies today, leading the film industry in a morbid direction. Here’s his bone-chilling legacy. Early career Born in Cleveland, […]
Celebrate Women on International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day, celebrated on Sept. 8, is a day devoted to raising awareness of the need for universal literacy. Considered a basic human right, literacy is the ability to read, write and communicate effectively. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), nearly 17% of the world’s adults are not literate, […]
Recipes to host your own Labor Day party
Labor Day is a time to celebrate and relax as we recognize the dedication of American workers. The South Florida community is filled with thousands of workers who provide countless individuals with a pleasant atmosphere to live each day. Here’s to those people – enjoy a well-deserved day filled with delicious food for your Labor […]
Soundbite: “Yuck” by Alpine
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 Monday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. on 88.5FM, bringing you new music you’re sure to […]
Immersion: A Retreat to Romanticism
Every other week, The Current will feature an excursion to a different South Florida location that’s a little off-the-beaten-path. Every adventure is tailored to college students, so they’ll be reasonably priced and extraordinarily awesome. From old-as-Earth natural landscapes to hip and fresh locations, our hope is to get everyone a little more immersed in the […]
Off Shore Calendar – Sept. 2 – Sept. 15
2―Mötley Crüe American Airlines Arena 7 p.m. 3―Chris Brown American Airlines Arena 7 p.m. 3—Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sun Life Stadium 7 p.m. 6―Lady Antebellum Coral Skies Amphitheater 7 p.m. 9―Ed Sheeran American Airlines Arena 7:30 p.m. 11—Sushi & Stroll Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 5:30 p.m. Great Hollywood Scavenger Hunt begins Hollywood […]
WWII movies worth your tears
If there’s one thing in Hollywood that’s been milked dry, it’s the WWII movie genre. As we come upon the 70th anniversary of the end of the war, it’s important to take note of the tear-jerker movies that depict WWII because each adds an emotional facet to the war that goes beyond what we read […]
Off Shore Calendar – August 26-Sept. 1
27—Machine Gun Kelly Grand Central—Miami, FL 8 p.m. 28—Northwood Village Art Battle Northwood Village 6 p.m. 29—Jo Koy Magic City Casino 9 p.m. 29—Summer Daze 2 Propaganda 6 p.m. 29—African Wardrobe Festival African-American Research Library and Cultural Center 1 p.m. 1—Dragalious Lips 7 p.m. Sept 1 – WWE Smackdown American Airlines Arena 7 PM