Palm Con brings comic book lovers & more to West Palm Beach
By Rachel Galvin Cosplayers and comic book aficionados flocked to The Palm Beach County Comic Book & Collectibles Show (Palm Con) on September 17th at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Martin Pierro’s latest creation was bigger…
Read More
Eat Your Heart Out on October 13
Chef Peter from The Capital Grille. Photo by Michael Murphy Photography. “Eat Your Heart Out,” Fort Lauderdale’s favorite food and “fun”raiser featuring gourmet creations, fresh libations and live entertainment returns to Galleria Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, October 13, from 6…
Read More
Sips & Sounds
Pictured: Mary Csar, executive director of the Schmidt Boca Raton Historical Museum, with performers: Joanna Marie Kaye, executive director from the Festival of the Arts BOCA, who sang with Rick Krive, on keyboards/ vocals, and Scot Klarman on saxophone, vocals….
Read More
Film Review: “My Name is Sara”
By Rachel Galvin As World War II rages and Jews are being rounded up by Nazis, a young 13-year-old Polish Jewish girl named Sara and her brother are instructed by their parents to escape before it is too late. As…
Read More
Film Review: “How to Please a Woman”
By Rachel Galvin Photos by from Michelle Shwarzstein (Brainstorm Media) In the new Australian film “How to Please a Woman,” directed by Renee Webster, Gina (Sally Phillips) is a frustrated woman in her 50s in an unsatisfying marriage and unappreciated…
Read More
Film Review: “Tiger 24”
By Rachel Galvin They may not be officially the king of the jungle, but being bigger than lions, with its bright orange fur with white and black stripes, the stately tiger certainly makes his presence known in the forest. The…
Read More
Seatrade Cruise Global 2022
By Rachel Galvin A conglomeration of cultures was presented to attendees at Seatrade Cruise Global, held April 25-28. Being there was like being welcomed to the world. Different cities and countries were represented. More than 500 exhibitors had “booths” there,…
Read More
Foodies & wine connoisseurs flock to Boca Bacchanal’s Grand Tasting
Eat District serves up a tasty bowl of yellow rice, chicken, green beans and choice of sauce. By Rachel Galvin On Saturday night, May 7, the bon vivants of Boca Raton and beyond flocked to The Boca Raton to indulge…
Read More
Making Movie Magic: The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop
Backdrop is from “North by Northwest.” By Rachel Galvin These days, the background in movies is often created digitally or using green screen. In the last issue of “Independent Streak Magazine,” that topic was covered with a spotlight toward cutting…
Read More
FAB’s Black & White Night at the Museum
Photo of curator Ariella Wollens talking about art exhibit, as attendee looks on. By Rachel Galvin After being postponed due to COVID-19, Funding Arts Broward was thrilled to be back for its 5th annual “Black & White: A Night At…
Read More