London-based Greek designer Natalia Triantafylli will debut Under the Libra Sun at Villa Paula, opening November 30. The exhibition features hand-sculpted clay forms joined to 3D-printed doubles, including porcelain chandeliers, tile-patterned mirrors, and her first upholstered pieces. At Design Miami, The Future Perfect’s booth will utilize layered sheer fabric to create a shifting moiré effect, showcasing works such as a Floris Wubben coffee table, an Olivia Cognet chandeli

Lotus House, the nation's largest homeless shelter for women, raised $1 million at its 16th annual "Sparkles and Costumes" gala on Oct. 29. Held at The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse in Wynwood, the event gathered Miami community leaders to support the organization's mission to end and prevent homelessness. The gala honored supermodels and philanthropists Gisele Bündchen and Karlie Kloss, both members of the Lotus Endowment Board, with the It Takes a Village Award for

What happens when a Hell’s Kitchen finalist, Chopped champion and longtime South Florida culinary personality brings more than two decades of experience, Puerto Rican and Italian roots and her most memorable TV dishes under one roof, right here in Miami? You get aAO. This winter, aAO (Against All Odds) (pronounced aye-ooo), a new neighborhood restaurant from nationally recognized chef, entrepreneur and television personality Robyn Almodovar, will open in Miami’s Buena Vista n

Off the coast of South Beach, REEFLINE is set to expand its public underwater sculpture park during Miami Art Week 2026 with the deployment of its second permanent installation, Heart of Okeanos. Conceived by British artist Petroc Sesti, the 26.1-ton sculpture functions as a hybrid reef engineered to foster marine biodiversity while establishing an accessible diving and snorkeling site. Weather permitting, Kearns Construction will deploy the artwork in December 2026, placing

Cirque du Soleil will bring its touring Big Top production, ECHO, back to South Florida for a winter engagement in early 2027. Running from January 26 through March 14, 2027, the show will take place under the Big Top at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. Tickets are now on sale as the company prepares an evolved staging of the production following extensive touring across North America. First launched in 2023, ECHO centers on a young female protagonist named Future and her

Actress and lifestyle creator Daniella Monet is stepping back into one of her most beloved roles as Trina Vega inHollywood Arts, the Netflix follow-up to Nickelodeon’sVictorious, which premiered on October 15 and has already landed among Netflix’s Top 10 series worldwide. But while Trina remains one of the characters that first made Daniella a familiar face to audiences around the world, she has since created a much broader creative life spanning acting, hosting, beauty, fash

Design Miami will return to Miami Beach for its 22nd edition, running from Wednesday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 6. The event serves as the premier global forum for collectible design, taking place concurrently with Miami Art Week. The fair will be located at Convention Center Drive and 19th Street in Miami Beach. The event kicks off with an invitation-only VIP Preview on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m., before opening to the broader public for the remainder of the week. As a

Florida Grand Opera has released its programming for the 2026-27 season, featuring a lineup of mainstage productions, special performances, and free community events across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Mainstage Productions The season includes three mainstage operas: Lucia di Lammermoor: Nov. 14, 15, and 17, 2026, at the Arsht Center in Miami. Don Giovanni: Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 2, 2027, in Miami, followed by performances on Feb. 18 and 20, 2027, in Fort Lauderdal

Faena Art has announced its programming for Miami Art Week 2026, featuring site-specific commissions by Christopher Joshua Benton, Marinella Senatore, and Kevin Arrow. The installations will be on view to the public from December 1 through December 6, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Faena Beach and Cathedral Commissions Christopher Joshua Benton will present A Lore Supreme on Faena Beach. The installation features a 27-foot-tall mirrored sphere consisting of over 7,000 mirrored facets

Miami Art Week now runs well beyond the fairs themselves, filling the city with gallery openings, museum shows, pop-ups and late dinners for about a week every December. Its origins are fairly recent: Art Basel staged its first Miami Beach edition in December 2002, and the satellite fairs and parties that followed gradually turned a single event into a season. At Miami Living, we pay close attention to what happens between the booths. Below are the new restaurants, long-stand

Italian furniture and interior design brand Poliform has partnered with Ferretti Group, a leading name in luxury yacht manufacturing, for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026, taking place October 28 through November 1. The collaboration brings together two distinguished Italian companies recognized for their craftsmanship, innovation, and sophisticated approach to design. Throughout the event, Poliform will present a curated selection of pieces from its outdoor f

Sales are underway for 619 Brickell, a 75-story residential tower from 13th Floor Investments and Key International that brings a new residential presence to the Brickell waterfront. The project is Nobu’s first residential venture in Miami and is designed around its waterfront location, with residences and amenities oriented toward Biscayne Bay. The tower will contain 296 residences ranging from one to five bedrooms, including Sky Villas and Penthouses. Homes range from 1,160

At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition called dyslipidemia. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD: a group of diseases that result from the buildup of plaque in the blood vessels, preventing blood from traveling smoothly to vital organs. This condition can lead to heart attack and stroke. Diet is an important lifestyle factor influen

Ultraprocessed foods have a terrible reputation. Ultraprocessed foods make up a huge part of the global diet. beats3/iStock via Getty Images Plus Studies have linked them with multiple chronic diseases. Journalists and health influencers characterize them as poison. Some public health experts call for a global halt to producing and consuming them. But the debate around ultraprocessed foods is not nearly as settled as it may seem. As a researcher who studies social movements f

It’s easy to stereotype older adults as tech-averse or novice tech users. Yet a growing number of adults age 60 and older are embracing artificial intelligence, using it for entertainment, planning trips and even accessing health information. Chatbots can summarize complex health information in understandable ways, but it can be tricky to tell whether these summaries are accurate. FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images I study how people interact with computers and technology – and sp

As Halloween approaches and screen audiences are saturated with the sights and sounds of screaming women in horror films and TV shows, it’s a great time to look at the women whose vocal artistry created genuinely effective screams on screen. Jamie Lee Curtis recreated her mother, Janet Leigh’s, infamous shower scene from ‘Psycho’ for a social media post in 2015. (Courtesy of @jamieleecurtis on X) Behind every memorable cinematic scream lies a vocal performance that is often r

CONTEXT Art Miami, the sister fair to Art Miami focused on emerging and mid-career artists, has announced its participating exhibitors for its 14th edition. The fair will return to One Herald Plaza from December 1-6 during Miami Art Week. The 2026 edition features galleries from cities including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Cape Town, Capri, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Miami, New York, Paris, Santiago de Chile, and Seoul. Presentations will include new and recent works,

South Florida's winter event schedule demands sustained physical energy, prompting residents to trade standard day spas for clinical recovery protocols. The modern Miami longevity circuit pairs thermal contrast therapy with physician-supervised diagnostics to manage cellular stress and inflammation. Across Bay Harbor Islands and Miami's urban core, dedicated wellness spaces now provide data-driven routines built for rapid physiological recovery. Integrated Thermal Protocols a

The Miami Film Festival hosts GEMS 2026 from October 29 to November 5, presenting eight days of festival-circuit features across South Florida. Produced by Miami Dade College, the midseason event brings fall awards contenders and international competition titles to local screens ahead of their commercial theatrical debuts. Screenings and public programs run across Little Havana, Downtown Miami, and Coral Gables. The Film Lineup The festival opens October 29 at MDC Koubek Cent

Miami Living's picks for sports events from October 28–November 4, featuring Miami Heat, Marlins, Inter Miami, Dolphins, Panthers and more live sporting action in Miami. Here are the top games and sporting events to catch this week. Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF vs. FC Cincinnati — October 28 Purchase Tickets Eastern Conference heavyweights collide with crucial playoff positioning on the line. Expect electric, high-stakes soccer backed by the relentless energy and chants of L

Miami Living’s picks for performing arts from October 27–November 3, featuring live performances including theater, plays, dance, opera, comedy and more across the Miami metro area. Broadway Shows Jekyll & Hyde — October 28–November 1 Purchase Tickets Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables mounts Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse’s Tony-nominated gothic musical thriller. Bringing soaring vocals, moody Victorian staging, and a dark exploration of human natur

To help you navigate Miami Art Week's packed schedule, we created this guide featuring the top fairs, exclusive exhibitions, and immersive installations you absolutely cannot miss. And in case you did not know, the city's booming cultural scene was truly ignited 36 years ago by the launch of Art Miami, which remains our longest-running contemporary art fair. At Miami Living, we know that balancing a relentless schedule of VIP previews and gallery hops requires a strategic app

Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove will host a Holiday Market on Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6. The shopping event will operate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the property's garden area. Organized by the Cipriani family property ahead of the holiday season, the market provides guests and local residents access to a curated selection of ready-to-wear fashion, vintage goods, luxury homeware, and bespoke accessories. Participating Brands Volvoreta Cimelio Blu Nünü Vintage Foroli La Ber

Outerlimits Powerboats marked a new chapter in South Florida with an exclusive launch event on October 22, 2026, at its new Fort Lauderdale dealership. The celebration brought together approximately 100 guests for an introduction to the brand's SC37 and SC46 high-performance catamarans. Hosted by Wally Castro and Scot Conrad of CMC Boat Group, which recently acquired Outerlimits, the event welcomed members of Florida's boating community, customers, and industry figures. Among

For Hungarian violinist Bernadett, music has always been about more than performing. It’s about connecting with people, touching hearts and sometimes making life a little brighter for someone who needs it most.

An insider's look at the largest in-water boat show globally, featuring essential tips, VIP access details, and yacht boarding etiquette for FLIBS 2026. Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show To help you get the most out of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, we created this guide featuring everything you need to know about tickets, parking logistics, VIP access, and yacht boarding etiquette. And in case you did not know, FLIBS was first introduced in 1959 as a mode

Miami has a way of turning every drive into part of the experience. During Miami Art Week, the city becomes a moving canvas of exhibitions, gallery openings, museum programs, private events and design showcases, with destinations stretching from Miami Beach and Wynwood to the Design District and beyond. And the right set of wheels lets you glide between them in style, entirely on your own schedule. That is where SIXT comes in. With a premium fleet spanning luxury, SUV and com

Miami Living brings you the following upcoming concerts and live performances happening from October 26–November 2, 2026 in Miami and nearby South Florida. Ed Sheeran performs on October 29 The Linda Lindas — October 27 Purchase Tickets The Linda Lindas bring their infectious, high-energy punk rock to Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale. Expect a dynamic show filled with youthful rebellion and catchy anthems, making this a must-see for fans of raw, unfiltered rock. Bad Gyal —

When Miami Living sat down with Maria Porro last year, her vision for connecting Milan's manufacturing heritage with Miami's creative landscape was just taking root. Appointed in 2021 as the first female president of Salone del Mobile, Porro treats the world's most influential design fair not as a conventional showroom, but as a living stage. Her perspective draws directly from her background in set design at Milan's Accademia di Brera and her lifelong roots in her family's f

Ahead of Miami Art Week, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami), will open the first solo U.S. museum exhibition for Venezuelan artist Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe on November 19. A joint presentation with the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, the survey showcases more than 25 years of Hakihiiwe’s career, capturing his visual representations of the Amazonian forest, its wildlife, and Yanomami cultural traditions. The arrival of the exhibition in South Florida o

Redwood Art Group has announced the return of its flagship art fairs, Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami, to the Wynwood Arts District for Miami Art Week 2026. The concurrent exhibitions will take place from December 2 through December 6 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, covering more than 150,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space. For the 2026 edition, Redwood Art Group has named Jackson Health Foundation as its official nonprofit partner to lead fundraising initiati

Miami Living's Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 guide brings the essential information into one place, including confirmed dates, opening hours, ticket status, transportation, accessibility, and what is still awaiting announcement. Art Basel Miami Beach returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center for its public days from December 4 through 6, with invitation-only access beginning December 2, 2026. What Is Art Basel Miami Beach All About? Art Basel was founded in Basel, Switzerland

Aqua Art Miami has announced its 2026 participating exhibitors as the fair prepares to celebrate its 20th edition at the Aqua Hotel in Miami Beach. Running from December 2 through December 6 during Miami Art Week, the event will feature 44 galleries from nine countries presenting emerging and mid-career artists. Representation spans cities such as Buenos Aires, New York, Shanghai, Milan, Paris, and Zurich. The fair utilizes the rooms of the classic South Beach hotel as exh

Meet Mandy Gonzalez, an artist whose grounded warmth matches the unmistakable power of her voice. While theatergoers know her for commanding performances as Elphaba in Wicked and Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, originating Nina Rosario in In The Heights remains deeply personal. That breakthrough role closely mirrored her own arrival in New York City, where pursuing an ambitious career meant learning how to build a chosen family from the ground up. Today, Gonzalez continues to

A ring you chose for its green could look distinctly purplish red at dinner. With alexandrite, that possibility is part of the appeal. The gemstone can show different colors under different light sources, giving a familiar piece of jewelry a surprisingly changeable appearance. It also makes choosing one more interesting than picking a favourite shade from a photograph. You might love the green immediately, then find the warmer colour takes a little more thought. Before decidi

The Golden Vines Awards 2026 has released its official shortlist ahead of the sixth edition, taking place November 6 through November 8 in London. After staging its 2025 American debut in Miami, the global fine wine and rare spirits event returns to the British capital where it was founded in 2021. Organized by research and production firm Liquid Icons, the three-day gathering highlights international cellar benchmarks and market shifts monitored closely by South Florida coll

For travelers flying between Miami and Paris, luxury air travel is entering a new era as Air France continues to expand and refine its ultra-premium La Première experience. Positioned as the airline’s highest expression of travel, La Première combines personalized ground services, Michelin-starred dining and private airport experiences designed for travelers seeking exclusivity from departure to arrival. Available on select long-haul routes connecting Paris-Charles de Gaulle

Spanish architectural millwork and interior design firm RGS Europe has established its U.S. headquarters in Coral Gables, with an initial investment of approximately $8 million and plans to pursue projects valued at up to $15 million. Founded in Galicia, Spain, more than five decades ago, the company has grown from a small woodworking business into an international operation with projects in over 60 countries, specializing in custom interiors for residential, hospitality, ret

In a special collaboration with Paris Runway Official, Miami Living brings you an exclusive look at the collections that defined New York Fashion Week, captured through the lenses of talented fashion photographers, including Leo the Visualist. New York Fashion Week moves quickly. One show ends, another begins, and somewhere between the backstage rush, the front row, and the first model stepping onto the runway, a moment happens that a photographer gets only seconds to capture

With so many galleries participating in Art Basel Miami Beach 2026, we decided to make it easier to get to know them by offering a quick background on each one. Our global guide introduces the galleries, their origins, and their contributions to the international art scene, all organized alphabetically for easy browsing. Held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Art Basel Miami Beach is one of the world's leading modern and contemporary art fairs, bringing together

Visitors will be able to explore simulated space missions and encounter humanoid robots when WIRED World Fair arrives at The Sacred Space in Miami on November 4, 2026. The publication’s inaugural fair pairs hands-on technology demonstrations with conversations about how emerging technologies affect culture, business and public life. What Visitors Can Experience WIRED’s announced installations include Unitree Robotics’ G1 humanoid robot and NASA XOSS, an immersive simulation o

The House of Creed has launched its Holiday 2026 collection, inspired by the lifestyle and entertaining traditions of fifth-generation descendant Charles Creed. Set within an Art Deco residence backdrop, the seasonal campaign highlights new fragrance releases, curated discovery sets, home scents, and luxury body care products. Fragrance Lineup and New Releases The 2026 collection features the newly launched floral-fougère fragrance, Iris Debonair, which blends English lavende

Miami takes Halloween seriously. In 2023, WalletHub ranked Miami No. 4 among the 100 largest U.S. cities for celebrating Halloween, citing factors including walkability and the availability of costume and candy stores. Hialeah also made the list, ranking No. 9. To help you find the right Halloween event for you, your family or your friends, Miami Living has compiled a guide to Halloween 2026, featuring family-friendly festivals, trick-or-treating, costume contests, dog-friend

For more than 40 years, Liaigre has built its reputation around a distinctive approach to French interiors and architecture: refined materials, restrained forms and spaces designed to feel deeply connected to the people who inhabit them. Today, as the Paris-based house expands its presence in the United States, Henri Corbin de Mangoux, CEO of Liaigre USA, is helping shape what its next chapter will look like. Living abroad brought Corbin de Mangoux closer to his French roots,

With her new novel The Lost Souls released October 8th, author and former international model Sara Stamford is entering an exciting new chapter in her literary journey. Sara made her fiction debut with The Honeycomb Diamond and has since continued to build a creative life shaped by writing, international travel, and her philanthropic work supporting mental health and women’s empowerment. Dividing her time between Los Angeles and Paris, she brings to her writing the perspectiv

Two-time Grammy-nominated singer, rapper, and songwriter Swae Lee has sold his South Miami estate for $4.4 million. Eddy Martinez and Roland Ortiz of The R/E Team at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty represented the seller. Adriana Rinaldi of LPT Realty and Carlos Ernesto Socorro Pulgar purchased the property, with Rinaldi representing herself in the transaction. Located at 7855 SW 83 Court on a secluded cul-de-sac, the gated estate encompasses 53,291 square feet of tropical

Some Halloween plans revolve around candy, costumes, and getting everyone home before bedtime. Others call for a masquerade mask and dancing well past midnight. This October, Miami and nearby South Florida offer plenty of ways to celebrate, whether you’re planning a day with the kids, gathering the whole family or organizing a grown-up night out. From pumpkin photos in Coconut Grove to Halloween parties after dark, here’s where to find your kind of festive fun. Family Fun Day

Did you know paddling can boost fitness and relaxation? Whether by stand-up paddleboard or kayak, it strengthens the core, improves coordination and offers a fresh view of Miami’s waterfront. Here are Miami Living’s favorite places to paddle in and around Miami, Miami Beach and Key Biscayne. 1 - Miami Beach Paddleboard Miami Beach Paddleboard is a convenient option for visitors and locals looking to get on the water from the Sunset Harbour area. The venue offers paddleboard a

Art Miami returns for its 36th edition at One Herald Plaza from December 1 through December 6. The international contemporary art fair will feature participating galleries from 25 countries, including over 20 galleries from the South Florida area. Artist and activist Shepard Fairey will receive the 2026 Art Miami Lifetime Visionary Award during Miami Art Week. As the third recipient of this honor, Fairey is recognized for his contributions to contemporary art, culture and

When I think of Turks & Caicos, the first things that come to mind are the stunning turquoise waters and the warmth of the genuinely friendly locals. Why endure a long 30-hour journey to Bora Bora when paradise is just 1 hour and 45 minutes away from Miami? With its crystal-clear waters, this destination stands among the world’s top spots for a tropical getaway. In this guide, I’ll take you through everything you need to know—how to get there, the rich cultural heritage, insi