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CBS Miami Anchor Najahe Sherman Discusses Career and Resilience
Najahe Sherman, CBS Miami anchor, discussed her journey from small-market journalism to anchoring the midday newscast. The conversation covered resilience, community service, and reporting live through Hurricane Ian. It also touched on balancing a demanding career with family life.
Art Basel Miami Beach Scales Down Main Gallery Sector for 2026 Edition
For its 2026 edition, Art Basel Miami Beach will feature 272 exhibitors in a reconfigured and smaller footprint. The main Galleries section has been cut by about 10%, and the overall fair space is expected to be around 12% smaller than previous years.
Miami wildlife park offers an Everglades “prison break horror experience,” says local outlet
Everglades Alligator Farm is hosting Gatorween: Prison Break on Oct. 17 for $60 (or $50 early bird). The pop-up event promises live alligator and snake interactions, a nighttime airboat ride, and a prison-break horror experience in Homestead. The farm stated the fictional storyline was inspired by its location.
Local Concert Listings Include Dinosaur Jr. at Jannus Live
The article lists various upcoming concerts in the Tampa Bay area. Highlights include Dinosaur Jr. playing Jannus Live on February 20th and The Hondo Rodeo Fest at Raymond James Stadium from February 26-28. Other listed shows feature acts like The Jonas Brothers and 21 Savage.
Vitamin String Quartet to Perform at Tampa's Straz Center
Vitamin String Quartet, which plays classical crossover arrangements of songs by artists like Prince and Taylor Swift, is continuing its tour. The group will perform with Girl Named Tom on Wednesday, Sept. 30th, at Tampa's Straz Center.
U.S. Marine Band Returns to Jacksonville for Free Concert at UNF
The U.S. Marine Band is returning to the University of North Florida for a free concert on October 9th. Erin Bodnar discussed the event and other School of Music opportunities for the community. Attendees should note that no bags are allowed inside.
Local Concert Features Young Prodigy and Renowned Violinist Performing Vivaldi
The nonprofit Time & Harmony is hosting a show at the Sanctuary of the Arts featuring violinist Eric Silberger and 12-year-old Amanda Kobayashi Nunez. The event will explore Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, with discussions on music's role in society. This concert aims to engage audiences with classical music.
Aespa Performs at Kaseya Center in Miami
K-pop group Aespa performed at the Kaseya Center with a show featuring anthemic pop and cinematic visuals. Their performance was part of the "Synk: Complaexity tour" and spanned nearly two-and-a-half hours. The show told an sci-fi storyline about the band members breaking out of digital sandboxes.
Emo Night Karaoke Returns to Jacksonville
The live-band karaoke event, Emo Night Karaoke, is returning to Jacksonville. The event will take place at Jack Rabbits on October 3. Attendees can expect songs ranging from My Chemical Romance to heavier tracks like "Toxicity" by System of a Down.
Churchill’s Pub Celebrates 47 Years Keeping Miami Weird
Miami's legendary venue celebrated 47 years as a hub for the city's independent music scene. The anniversary party featured various live bands and highlighted the pub's history across genres like punk, ska, and rock. Churchill’s remains known for its refusal to be defined by just one thing.
Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli Brings Luca Trattoria to North Miami Beach
Miami chef Giorgio Rapicavoli is opening a new Italian restaurant, Luca Trattoria, in Normandy Isle this fall. It will be described as a more relaxed sister to the popular Coral Gables spot, Luca Osteria. The menu will remain largely familiar while offering new additions.
Tampa Convention Center Nominated for Readers' Choice Award
The Tampa Convention Center is nominated for the 2026 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award, recognizing top venues across 16 Southern states and Washington D.C. The center aims to secure a second consecutive victory after winning in 2025. Voting remains open until October 4, 2026.
Ashlee Thomas Named Director of Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs
Ashlee Thomas has been running the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs as director since July. Her background includes over 25 years in arts and cultural institutions within the county. She works to support more than 1,000 cultural organizations and thousands of artists.
Grand Theft Auto VI marketing deal funds arena park
A partnership with Grand Theft Auto VI will provide nearly $1 million for Dan Paul Plaza, a three-acre public space behind the Kaseya Center that was promised to Miami residents over 30 years ago.
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