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Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com

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With most of us spending more time at home, ordering groceries online is more important now than ever however, this could pose a problem for those less experienced with this service. First you visit the store’s website and need to create an account. A majority of the services require downloading an app like Instacart or …

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Now’s the time to start learning about all that libraries can offer you. Whether you, your child or parent need entertainment, Miami-Dade County libraries offer their patrons apps and online resources for easily downloading everything from films to TV shows to e-books. All you need is your library number. Don’t have one? Get one free …

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All events have moved online. Join the Leica Store Miami for “Leica Lounge Miami,” a monthly lecture series featuring presentations by local photographers, editors, gallerists and educators. The free events are designed to create and inspire the local photography community through sharing images and exchanging ideas. The events are usually at 7 pm on the first …

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According to festival organizers, 2021 dates are still TBD. Florida Shakespeare Theater presents Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at various locations around Miami. Jan. 3-5 at the North Beach Bandshell. Admission is free. Shows on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. Outside food and beverage and pets not permitted. Food for sale on site. …

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  Ball & Chain, Calle Ocho’s hot music spot, is hosting a NYE Extravaganza party kicking off at 8 pm on Dec. 31. Free admission to hear Pepe Montes and his Conjunto at 10 pm in the main room. Other music being played there: VIP ticket holders can purchase tickets and tables to hear Tito Puente Jr. …

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We may miss out on the bright-hued changing of the leaves but fall still happens in Miami and the cooler weather makes it the ideal time to visit outdoor markets. Even with our warm weather, several of the flea markets and outdoor markets continue year-round while others open only during fall months and during that …

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Key West is known for being home to great local musicians and several of them are performing at the swanky Tavern ‘n Town Restaurant at 5 p.m. from Thursday through Sunday. The restaurant is inside the Beachside Marriott, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Thursdays Carmen Rodriguez performs followed by Mike Emerson on Fridays, Bobby Nesbitt on Saturdays …

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