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Dear Allen: In Which Our Distinguished Congressman Fields Your Questions

Note from the Editor: In the tradition of “Congressman’s Corner,” Salty Eggs has invited Rep. Allen West to field questions from his South Florida constituents. Until we get a response to our query, we will do our best to answer questions on his behalf, based on what we know of his temperament and politics. Dear [...]

America Did It: Don’t Blame Florida for Trayvon Martin’s Death

Every now and then, there comes a moment in the national dialogue when Americans tilt their gaze toward Florida and say, “Dude, what is wrong with you?” Florida held the free world hostage in 2000 while it inspected hanging chads. This is the state where Casey Anthony became a parent, where Terry Jones became a [...]

Gallery: Culture Room Became Hellbilly Country for Hank3 Show

Hank3’s show at the Culture Room Wednesday night was a lesson in orderly chaos. With a digital clock sitting on an amp and looming over his left shoulder, the minutes ticked away as Shelton Hank Williams, son of Hank Williams Jr. and grandson of Hank Williams Sr., blew through three sets in three hours that [...]

Q&A: Henry Rollins Brings “The Long March” to Revolution Tonight

Henry Rollins is a man of many rants. Google any random topic prefaced with “Henry Rollins on … ” and there’s a good chance there’s already a YouTube clip of him delivering a think piece with his usual fevered pitch that’s equal parts angry drill sergeant, your dad after you wrecked the family car, and [...]

Newly-opened 5 Points Lounge Hosts Swap Meet Saturday, March 3

Yesterday, while making it about midway through an entire aisle at Goodwill dedicated exclusively to discarded Brita water containers, I was struck with that nagging reminder that American consumers have far too much new … well, crap. This might help explain the success behind shows like A&E’s Storage Wars and Hoarders (At least we’re not [...]

Dear Allen, in Which Our Distinguished Congressman Fields Your Questions

Gallery: 5 Points Lounge Celebrates Grand Opening

It was a sad day back in December when the Monterey Club closed its doors, leaving South Florida Daddy-Os and sharp-banged vixens with nowhere to schmooze on weekend nights. But thanks to those behind the space’s adjoining tattoo shop, Kreepy Tiki, they didn’t have to wait long. 5 Points Lounge now sits in its place [...]

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C&I Studios: The Art of Production and Altruism in Fort Lauderdale

by Monica Uszerowicz

You already know this: while earning your college degree was informative and pleasant enough, plenty of us head in a different direction. Or maybe the experience wasn’t so awesome or helpful, but we’re sticking, steadfast and stubborn, to what we set out for in the first place. Joshua Miller, the executive director and founder of [...]

Tonight: Littman Theater Makes Tribute to Venezuelan Composer, Aldemaro Romero

by Monica Uszerowicz

Venezuela has been in the media lately: following the death of Hugo Chávez, his chosen successor, Nicolas Maduro, beat challenger Henrique Capriles in the current election for presidency. It was a miniscule margin of a win—about 50.7%–and as of this write-up, a contested verdict. But if you’re the average United Statesian, you are less aware [...]

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