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The duo behind the Coconut Grove Arts Festival poster are partners in art and life Feb 01, 2024

Signe and Genna Grushovenko are the artists behind this year’s poster for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. The couple explain how they came to unite their love — and their artwork.

Artist Chire Regans searches for the truth in portraits, names and hair Jan 31, 2024

The Black Lives Matter movement pushed Chire Regans' art in the direction of social awareness. From portraits of gun violence victims to sculptures exploring hair braiding practices, the new Oolite Arts resident hopes to spark change through her pieces.

How Snarky Puppy’s Michael League brings all genres to the table Jan 30, 2024

Grammy-winning bandleader of Snarky Puppy tells us how breaking into Dallas' gospel scene and making his own band influenced his music. Now he's bringing all of those influences to the Miami Beach's GroundUP Music Festival which he co-founded.

The 'Queen of Cleaning' comes to South Florida Jan 29, 2024

Auri Kananen has become famous for going around the globe and cleaning some of the messiest homes. Her book is titled “Happiness Cleaning: How to Embrace the Mess and Love the Cleanup.”

How artist Nathan Sawaya built a career out of Lego bricks Jan 25, 2024

Nathan Sawaya is a contemporary artist who uses LEGO bricks exclusively for his art. His global exhibition The Art of the Brick comes to Miami at the Olympia Theater.

Best of: How a trip to Cuba - and music - taught duo Afrobeta about who they are Jan 24, 2024

One of our best Sundial conversations: Tony Laurencio and Cuci Amador are the founders of Afrobeta — they embody a Miami sound. They star in the Emmy-nominated documentary, "Birthright," about their trip to play in Cuba. They join us to talk about that controversial trip and what it taught them about themselves.We originally aired this conversation in November 2023.

Musician Guy Michel on challenging the status quo and taking risks with his cello Jan 23, 2024

Guy Michel is a Palm Beach County-based improvisational cellist and entertainer whose performances across South Florida challenge the status quo.

Broken promises in a Liberty City housing project are at the center of this film Jan 22, 2024

In the new documentary, Razing Liberty Square, director and producer Katja Esson, explores how climate gentrification is affecting residents living on the highest-and-driest ground in Miami.

Catch us in the clouds with The Norton Museum's artist-in-residence, Nora Maité Nieves Jan 18, 2024

Nora Maité Nieves is currently an artist in residence at The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. In her exhibit “Clouds in the Expanded Field,” connects her Caribbean roots to the skies above whatever city she might find herself in.

Drummer Willie Stewart of Third World takes us through Jamaica's 'musical genealogy' Jan 16, 2024

Carlos Frías is joined by Willie Stewart, a music educator and the former principal drummer and percussionist for the band Third World.

'Never Drop the Ball' shows how the Negro Leagues helped desegregate America Jan 15, 2024

Michael Anderson and Fabián Cárdenas are the filmmakers behind WLRN TV’s latest documentary Never Drop the Ball. They told us how the Negro Leagues helped desegregate baseball — and America.

Brad Meltzer and his heroes — RBG, Mister Rogers and his teacher Ms. Spicer Jan 11, 2024

New York Times bestselling author of thrillers, mysteries and children’s books Brad Meltzer visits South Florida to promote his latest book Ordinary People Change the World: Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

'Wait, wait ... for us:' A wild hour wrangling comedian Paula Poundstone Jan 10, 2024

You might recognize her from the show “Wait wait…Don’t Tell Me.” Author and comedian Paula Poundstone has jokes! And she shares them with us before her performance at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, January 26.

How growing up in prisons helped this Miami Herald reporter find the light in dark stories Jan 09, 2024

South Florida journalist Brittany Wallman, who won a 2019 Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Parkland school shooting for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, is now working as an investigative journalist for the Miami Herald.

John Miller's larger-than-life glassblowing exhibit 'Order Up!' will make you hungry Jan 08, 2024

John Miller is an associate professor of glass at Illinois State University. His art show “Order Up! The Pop Art of John Miller” is now at the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. We talk about diner culture, which inspired the larger-than-life glass pieces.

Miami film critic Rene Rodríguez talks Barbenheimer, Golden Globes and the year in film Jan 04, 2024

We talk best and worst movies from 2023 with René Rodriguez. He’s a former film critic and manages the Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami. He also tells us what he's looking forward to in 2024.

Getting real with Ron Magill: Lessons learned from the animal world Jan 03, 2024

Wildlife photographer and Zoo Miami’s “Goodwill Ambassador," Ron Magill joins us to talk about new book The Pride of a Lion.

Dating advice, lucky babies and the Miami Heat: Our moments of joy from 2023 Jan 02, 2024

From street art to music and baseball, host Carlos Frías and producers Leslie Ovalle Atkinson and Elisa Baena highlight their favorite moments on Sundial in 2023.

Local food editors share the best eats of 2023 Dec 21, 2023

A panel of local food editors, including the Miami Herald's Connie Ogle, The Infatuation's Ryan Pfeffer and the Miami New Times' Nicole Lopez-Alvar, share their favorite places to eat in 2023.

The best reads of 2023 with Mitchell Kaplan Dec 19, 2023

We talk about some of the best reads of the year with Mitchell Kaplan, the owner and founder of Books & Books. He also tells us about his recently launched literary foundation.

The enduring legacy of 'The Nutcracker' brings South Florida to the ballet Dec 18, 2023

Dawn Atkins is a principal dancer with Miami City Ballet. She tells us about her career, MCB’s 2023-2024 season and her performance as the lead roles of Dew Drop and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker this month.

Calle 13's Eduardo Cabra shows us the man behind the music Dec 14, 2023

Eduardo Cabra who produced the sound for the three-time Grammy-winning Puerto Rican band, Calle 13, is showing us the sound of his voice.

Why Miami sets up the perfect stage for the play 'La Gringa' Dec 13, 2023

Carlos Frías is joined by director Gladys Ramírez. She’s the executive director of City Theatre in Miami where she's directing the Miami debut of the play "La Gringa" at the Adrienne Arsht Center.

This Cuban trio blends Latin pop and classical opera to create their own sound Dec 12, 2023

Guest host Kate Payne is joined by the local group The Latin Divos. The Cuban trio takes Latin pop, traditional opera and timeless classics and makes them their own.

Best of: This local smokehouse makes 'Miami barbecue' Dec 11, 2023

One of our favorite conversations: Harry and Michelle Coleman went from journalism school to the kitchen. Their new smokehouse doesn't make your usual barbecue; they've created 'Miami barbecue.' They tell us about their brisket rubbed with ground espresso, ribs glazed with guava-chili sauce and the smoked flan. We originally aired this conversation in September 2023.

Best of: Author M. Evelina Galang connects Manila and Miami using language Dec 07, 2023

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Best of: He was the first in his family to go to college. Now he's president of FIU Dec 06, 2023

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Best of: How writing books for children helped veteran Winsome Bingham overcome PTSD Dec 05, 2023

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Best of: How DJ Laz's music powered Miami's block parties Dec 04, 2023

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Can 'forest baths' cure our anxieties about the future? This artist thinks so Nov 30, 2023

Fereshteh Toosi is a Miami-based interdisciplinary artist who recently launched an interactive audio project called “Voice Memos for the Future.” The project discusses Miami residents' shared stories and thoughts about the future in South Florida. They tell us how nature has inspired their life’s work.

Chris Renois on the arduous journey of pursuing comedy Nov 29, 2023

All the things Chris Renois suffered helped make him a better comic. He is a stand-up comedian and actor from South Florida. He recently starred in the indie film “Mountains.” It won a special award at the Tribeca Film Festival — and Chris’ acting is a big reason why.

Local string quartet 'Baby B Strings' makes our studio their concert hall Nov 28, 2023

Baby B Strings is a quartet that performs classical and pop music in unconventional spaces. They take the Beatles to the concert hall and bring Bach to the beach. They join Sundial host Carlos Frías us for a jam session.

Pulling the curtain behind WLRN's new podcast 'Bright Lit Place' Nov 27, 2023

We listen to the part of the first episode of Bright Lit Place, a new WLRN podcast distributed by the NPR Network. It was reported by WLRN's environment editor Jenny Staletovich. We also hear behind-the-scenes stories from Jenny and Patrick Farrell, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who worked on the project.

Live at the Miami Book Fair with the most Florida man: Carl Hiaasen Nov 22, 2023

Sundial host, Carlos Frías, spoke with author Carl Hiaasen before a live audience at the Miami Book Fair over the weekend. They talked about his new book, "Wrecker," and growing up in Florida.

This Conch brings all of your favorite writers to party in Key West Nov 21, 2023

Arlo Haskell is an author, historian and the executive director of the Key West Literary Seminar, which is happening from January 11 to the 14.

Forgiveness, home and baking intertwine in the play 'Sweet Goats and Blueberry Señoritas' Nov 20, 2023

Vanessa Garcia's play 'Sweet Goats and Blueberry Señoritas' is at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables through Dec. 3. She joined us to talk about telling family stories through food and the stage.

Luis Alberto Urrea's new novel helped him understand his mother through her war story Nov 16, 2023

Luis Alberto Urrea is a Mexican-American poet, novelist and essayist. He’ll be at the Miami Book Fair on Sunday on a panel about powerful historical fiction–– presenting his latest book 'Good Night, Irene.'

Black Horror novelist Tananarive Due captivates us by weaving fact and fiction Nov 14, 2023

Tananarive Due is a novelist who writes in the genre of Black horror. She’ll be presenting two books at the Miami Book Fair this weekend, including her latest The Reformatory.

Award-winning author Edwidge Danticat on life in Haiti, Miami and the stories that made her Nov 13, 2023

Edwidge Danticat is the author of several books including Krik Krak and Brother, I’m Dying, which were finalists for the National Book Awards. She was born in Haiti and calls Miami home. She’s being honored at the Miami Book Fair’s 40th anniversary celebration.

This scholar shows us an ‘Afrofantastic’ future in his South Florida exhibit Nov 09, 2023

We're joined by Afrofuturism scholar Julian Chambliss. He co-curated the "Afrofantastic" exhibit at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale.

This oral historian is using social media to share Broward's Black history Nov 08, 2023

Emmanuel George is an archivist and community historian who created the Black Broward Instagram page to share pieces of Broward’s Black history. It’s a peek into all the different kinds of work he’s doing to highlight Broward’s Black history.

Best of: Dave Barry on the oddities of swamplife ahead of his appearance in this year's Miami Book Fair Nov 07, 2023

Syndicated humor writer Dave Barry joins WLRN's Carlos Frías on Sundial to talk about his newest book, Swamp Story, which features the oddities of swamp culture and TikTok. They also discuss his life growing up and how his family, especially his mother, influenced his unique sense of humor. Dave will be at this year’s Miami Book Fair for two events on Saturday, Nov. 18.

How medicine music transformed the lives of this duo. Now, they want to bring it you Nov 06, 2023

It’s a crossover episode of Sundial and Folk and Acoustic Music with Michael Stock. Jesus Hidalgo and Teresa de Jesus co-founded the annual Music Medicine Festival to spread the healing powers of music. They join us for a jam session and to talk about how music brought healing to their own lives.

Talking grief, rock 'n' roll and comedy with a Princess Diaries heartthrob Nov 02, 2023

"The Princess Diaries" heartthrob, Robert Schwartzman, is an actor, musician and filmmaker. He’ll be at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival this weekend presenting four films.

How a trip to Cuba - and music - taught duo Afrobeta about who they are Nov 01, 2023

Tony Laurencio and Cuci Amador are the founders of Afrobeta — they embody a Miami sound. They star in the Emmy-nominated documentary, "Birthright," about their trip to play in Cuba. They join us to talk about that controversial trip and what it taught them about themselves.

An 'unintentional offender': one author's journey to understand life with ADHD Oct 31, 2023

Roberto Carlos Cruz Garcia is the author behind "Sweet Boy: The Unintentional Offender." Roberto has ADHD and he’s on the Autism spectrum. But as a kid, he was undiagnosed — and this made him the sweet boy who would sometimes say the wrong thing at the wrong time and that became the inspiration for the book.

Can Miami artists afford to stay local? This Miami-Dade County official is looking for solutions Oct 30, 2023

Host Carlos Frías is joined by Miami-Dade County's director of public housing and community development. He's a Miami native who's trying to find solutions to the housing affordability crisis.

These women kick ice: Why the Lucky Pucks are the hockey team you should be following Oct 26, 2023

Karen Ota-O’Brien co-founded the Florida Women’s Hockey League more than 20 years ago and started South Florida's Lucky Pucks, a club for women and girls of all ages. Last season their teams swept the state championships, with the over-40s winning the national championship.

Wynwood's Zak the Baker is trading poems for bread Oct 25, 2023

Zak Stern is the actual baker behind Zak the Baker in Wynwood. He's credited with starting the artisanal bread movement in Miami. He tells us why he prompted us to write poems answering: "What is Miami food?"

Miami-Dade's poetry ambassador comes to us from the land of rhymes, sonnets and haikus Oct 24, 2023

Nicole Tallman is an author and the poetry ambassador for Miami-Dade County. She joins WLRN Sundial to talk about how living in South Florida helped her find her voice as the poet.

This South Florida historian leads free, monthly Black history classes Oct 24, 2023

Tameka Hobbs manages the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Sistrunk — Fort Lauderdale's historically Black neighborhood. They partnered with the Black History Project to start a Black History Saturday School in Broward County.

The Marlins' newest radio voice turned us into baseball fans Oct 19, 2023

Kyle Sielaff is the Miami Marlins’ new play-by-play host on Marlins Radio. He narrated the excitement of the Marlins making the MLB playoffs this season.

Why this famous Miami choreographer has a complicated relationship with his hometown Oct 18, 2023

Jamar Roberts is a choreographer and former professional dancer. He has a new work premiering with Miami City Ballet. He tells us about the women who mentored him and his complicated relationship with his hometown of Miami.

Alt.Latino and Becky G join Sundial to talk music, identity and girl power Oct 17, 2023

Singer Becky G talks with Alt.Latino after her Tiny Desk performance. Then, Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre join host Carlos Frías to talk about their "El Tiny" concert series.

Little Haiti fights off development in Monica Sorelle's first feature film Oct 16, 2023

Monica Sorelle is a Haitian-American filmmaker from Miami. Her first feature film, Mountains, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. It follows a construction worker whose job is to demolish homes in his own neighborhood, Little Haiti.

Time-traveling bees take students on a quest to save the planet in new Arsht musical Oct 12, 2023

Ashlee K. Thomas, a local playwright, tells us about her musical The Busy Bees’ Great Adventure playing at the Arsht Center. It's about a group of bees on a quest to learn about the environmental crisis. Public schools worked together to build a whole curriculum around the show

How Miami Beach, video games and the color blue inspire New World Symphony’s artistic director Oct 09, 2023

Stéphane Denève is the artistic director of the New World Symphony. His journey there started with hiding in the back of a chapel. He tells us his story and what we can expect from the orchestra this season.

Best of: From Richmond Heights to the Everglades, Arsimmer McCoy brings Miami's movement and music into her poetry Oct 05, 2023

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Best of: It's Latin Music Week! Billboard's Leila Cobo on how the genre explored to where it is today Oct 04, 2023

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Best of: Author Sandra Cisneros doesn't want you to waste time on a broken heart Oct 03, 2023

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Best of: Darius Daughtry uses hip-hop and poetry to connect to his students Oct 02, 2023

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Best of: Marvin Tapia tells us why a coffee "colada" is the Miami icebreaker Sep 28, 2023

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Miami artist Jason Seife on how to make it big in your hometown Sep 27, 2023

Jason Seife's first solo show, “Coming to Fruition," is at the Perez Art Museum Miami. His style honors his Cuban and Syrian parents.

How to be a poet of place, with Coconut Creek's first poet laureate Sep 26, 2023

Laura McDermott Matheric, Coconut Creek’s first poet laureate, talks about being inspired by her community of 'Creekers' and how several learning disorders changed her life's trajectory from business to the arts.

How Yvonne Lee Odom changed Palm Beach County Schools forever Sep 25, 2023

Yvonne Lee Odom has had a 45-year teaching career in Delray Beach, she desegregated Palm Beach County schools as a 15-year-old high school sophomore and is tennis star Coco Gauff’s grandmother.

This local smokehouse is serving up barbecue — but making it Miami Sep 21, 2023

Harry and Michelle Coleman went from journalists to the kitchen. Their new smokehouse doesn't make your usual barbecue, they've created Miami barbecue. They tell us about their brisket rubbed with ground espresso, ribs glazed with guava-chili sauce and the smoked flan.

How comedian Gadiel del Orbe's Latino pride helped him go viral Sep 20, 2023

Comedian Gadiel del Orbe got his start making viral videos for Buzzfeed. He focused on the Latino community, specifically making comedy para sus domincanos. He tells us how he went from being the funny guy on a Navy aircraft carrier to being that funny guy on YouTube.

He was the first in his family to go to college. Now he's president of FIU Sep 19, 2023

South Florida native Kenneth A. Jessell is the president of Florida International University. He tells us how he went from being the first in his family to go to college to leading FIU.

How a search for mom saved this historic Black cemetery in South Florida Sep 18, 2023

The search for his mother brought Jessie Wooden to the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Brownsville. It’s an all-Black cemetery built at a time when South Florida was segregated in life and death.

This Miami Book Fair fellow came here to write her first novel and decolonize her voice Sep 14, 2023

Siham Inshassi is a recipient of this year’s Emerging Writer Fellowship from the Miami Book Fair. She's writing her first novel and she joins us to talk about how she’s honing her voice in Miami.

Dale Elliott Jr. brings his comedy and his Caribbean experiences to South Florida Sep 13, 2023

Comedian and actor Dale Elliott Jr. has a big following on social media for his comedy sketches and stories that depict Caribbean families and culture.

He started at the Miami Herald at age 19. Now Alex Mena is the first immigrant as executive editor Sep 12, 2023

The Miami Herald's new executive editor, Alex Mena, started working at the paper when he was 19 years old. He's now the first immigrant in his position.

How writing books for children helped veteran Winsome Bingham overcome PTSD Sep 11, 2023

Winsome Bingham's new book The Walk tells the story of a woman taking her granddaughter to knock on doors in their neighborhood to get out the vote. Her children's books teach kids important lessons about family, community and civic action.

From immigration to AIDS and sea level rise, Xavier Cortada's art is a witness to South Florida Sep 07, 2023

Xavier Cortada, Miami-Dade County’s first artist in residence, wants to tackle the big issues that affect his home in South Florida with his art.

This veteran is studying war poetry while writing his own Sep 05, 2023

Justin Eggen is an award-winning poet and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran studying war poetry at Florida Atlantic University. He joins us to talk about using poetry to unravel his war experience.

Best of: This Miami teacher is helping students see their worth through writing Sep 04, 2023

When Precious Symonette became a creative writing teacher at Miami Norland Senior High, she brought in the principles of the Freedom Writers — a movement started in California in the 1990s to teach students to write through their troubles.She started the Viking Freedom Writers, named for the high school’s mascot. She’s now taught more than 3,000 students these principles. Some have gone on to become professional writers.The creative writing teacher has been named a Miami-Dade County teacher of the year. And the County Commission named April 18, 2023, Viking Freedom Writers Day.On this Best Of episode of Sundial, Symonette joined us to talk about why the vocations of writer and educator go hand-in-hand.

Michel Hausmann on using theater to create community and stand up to those in power Aug 31, 2023

Michel Hausmann is the artistic director and founder of Miami New Drama, one of the largest bilingual theater companies in the country. He joins us to talk about his love for the stage and his motivation to stay true to his art—despite pushback from those in power.

Author M. Evelina Galang connects Manila and Miami using language Aug 30, 2023

Filipina-American author M. Evelina Galang joins us. She’s a professor of English at the University of Miami and directed their creative writing program for 10 years.

From the Cuban doctor to the nosy neighbor: Mario Ramil's comedy gets Miami Aug 29, 2023

Here in South Florida, the rent is high, traffic is bad … and it’s hotter than the sun, but we’re going to laugh about it with comedian Mario Ramil.

How columnist Fabiola Santiago's multiple lives as a journalist shaped her voice Aug 28, 2023

In a world of knee-jerk reactions, Miami Herald columnist Fabiola Santiago provides the exception: the calm, considered opinion. She tells us about her journey to becoming a prominent voice in South Florida.

Author and activist Ana Sofía Peláez on how to set a table for difficult conversations Aug 24, 2023

Ana Sofía Peláez is the author of "The Cuban Table" cookbook and executive director of the Miami Freedom Project. She joins us to talk about her goal of making sure that progressives in Miami have a seat at the table.

Director Giancarlo Rodaz on bringing 'The Little Mermaid' to Miami Aug 23, 2023

Giancarlo Rodaz is the artistic director of Area Stage Company in Miami. He is behind the production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" at the Arsht Center, playing through August 27.

Marie Vickles merges local and global art, minting a new generation of art lovers in South Florida Aug 22, 2023

Marie Vickles tells us about bringing the arts to people — and people to the arts. She is the director of education at the Perez Art Museum and she’s also the curator-in-residence at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.

Yaddyra Peralta preserves South Florida culture — and coffee — with her poetry Aug 21, 2023

Yaddyra Peralta is a Honduran-American poet and essayist in Miami. Her poetry doesn't just take us places. It bravely stands up for the places that are important to South Floridians.

Evan Snow is helping South Florida artists stay local by creating affordable studio spaces Aug 17, 2023

Evan Snow is an arts leader and creative entrepreneur in Broward County. We talk to him about how his work celebrates the arts community and the challenges of earning a living as an artist in South Florida.

Miami Herald editor Amy Reyes on becoming a radio star in the Dominican Republic Aug 14, 2023

Amy Reyes is the Miami Herald arts and entertainment editor. We talk about the biggest art stories of summer 2023 and what’s ahead this fall.

West Palm Beach’s first poet laureate expresses activism through her art Aug 10, 2023

Dalhia Perryman is the inaugural poet laureate of the City of West Palm Beach. She’ll tell us about her work as a poet, arts organizer and advocate against gun violence.

How DJ Laz's music powered Miami's block parties Aug 09, 2023

We're joined by long-time DJ and Power 96 radio personality DJ Laz. He’ll tell us about growing up in South Florida, the creation of "Miami booty music" and why he’s known as “the pimp with the limp.”

Author Ana Menendez seeks adventure and the characters in her new book find it Aug 08, 2023

Author Ana Menéndez's new novel brings an apartment in Miami Beach to life. Menéndez tells the stories of the people who live there over the span of 70 years, from newlyweds and war vets to refugees and concert pianists.

Best of: 'Nattie Meets World' connects with her students through TikTok Aug 07, 2023

We’re getting ready for the start of the new school year this month across South Florida. So we wanted to bring you one of our favorite conversations with a Broward County teacher.We first spoke to Natalie Stuart in June. The Viral TikToker and elementary school teacher joined us to share how she uses dance and social media to connect with her students.

Director of hit Sundance doc on Black trans women comes home to Miami Aug 03, 2023

Wilkine Brutus is joined by D. Smith, whose documentary Kokomo City — her directorial debut — won the Innovator Award at Sundance Film Festival this year. The film is premiering in her hometown of Miami later this week.

How this South Florida designer is making hats that tell a story Aug 02, 2023

David Castro is the owner of Dungeon Forward, a Black-owned headwear company in West Palm Beach.

Gabrielle Calise’s ‘FLORIDA!’ is a loving and hilarious tribute to our 'far-out' state Aug 01, 2023

Gabrielle Calise is the culture and nostalgia reporter at the Tampa Bay Times and the editor of FLORIDA!: A hyper-local guide to the Flora, Fauna and Fantasy of the most Far-out State in America. She was recently in town to present her book at Books & Books in Coral Gables.

Your trash becomes his art. We tag along with 'Ahol Sniffs Glue' who paints and bikes around Miami Jul 31, 2023

David Anasagasti, aka 'Ahol Sniffs Glue,' is the Cuban-American artist behind the eyes you see graffitied all over Miami. He tells us about his project with Florida International University's Ratcliffe Art and Design Incubator, in which he bikes around Miami and paints pieces of trash.

This Miami artist weaves the Everglades, Peru and the Dominican Republic into her garments Jul 27, 2023

Diana Eusebio is an artist-in-residence at Oolite Arts in South Beach and recently received a new housing stipend from the organization. Born and raised in Miami, the fashion designer was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts in 2016.

A lack of Latina representation in media led this Miami native to create The Mujerista Jul 26, 2023

Marivette Navarrete is the founder of The Mujerista, a Latina-focused digital media platform based in South Florida. Marivette is a Nicaraguan American from Miami.

Artist Tony Mendoza's work lives between cultures Jul 25, 2023

Cuban-American artist Tony Mendoza plucks culture out of the air so we can see it. He tells Carlos Frías how he makes biculturalism tangible in South Florida.

Getting schooled on Caribbean culture by TikTok's Señor Edison Jul 24, 2023

South Florida TikToker Edison Lopez joins us to discuss how his educational videos about Latin American culture help him stay connected to his Puerto Rican heritage.

This Hollywood-based artist traded his therapist job to make art Jul 20, 2023

Sri Prabha went to art school, worked as a therapist and then went back to art full-time. He tells us how his work in clinical psychology is connected to his new exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

These Miami twins sell cigars to tell their story as Afro-Cubans Jul 18, 2023

Yvette and Yvonne Rodriguez, twin sisters and entrepreneurs, explain how their Cuban cigar brand Tres Lindas Cubanas tells their story.

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