Food Network’s Giada de Laurentis will launch her next cookbook, Giada’s Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita, on April 5 at 7:30 pm at Miami Dade College’s Chapman Conference Center. Spend an evening with the Emmy Award-winning star as she dishes up her thoughts on all things food and la bella Italia with Della Heiman, Founder and CEO of The Wynwood Yard and […]
Books and Magazines
Educator Appreciation Days at Barnes & Noble
To celebrate pre-K-12 public, private and homeschool educators and administrators, Barnes & Noble retail bookseller announced the return of Educator Appreciation Days for every Saturday and Sunday in January. Starting Saturday, January 6, local stores will feature special discounts* for teachers and administrators such as 25 percent off most merchandise like books, toys and games. The offers […]
Stories & Shakes
When I first saw this, the foodie in me thought shakes meant the dessert, but, alas, it’s short for Shakespeare! Hence, the name “Stories & Shakes.” Enjoy this free monthly outdoor program that includes family storytelling, puppet shows and Shakespeare performances presented by Little Revolt: Saturday, Feb. 25: “Three Little Pigs” puppet show by Simply Puppets […]
Free events at South Beach Wine & Food Festival
We found the following free events as part of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, which runs Feb. 22-26, in various locations throughout Miami. A Conversation & Book Signing with Martha Stewart: A household name in lifestyle, Martha Stewart is an Emmy Award-winning television show host, wildly successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, and trusted expert whose […]
Little free libraries
Have you noticed the “Little Free Libraries” popping up all around Miami-Dade County? The international movement encourages people to “check out” a book and leave one behind. Each box features colorful designs painted and decorated by locals. They can be found in neighborhoods, homeowner associations, schools and more. For example, in the West End, the “Little Free […]
Free books for 3-year-olds
The Children’s Trust, in an effort to promote literacy, is offering all 3-year-olds in Miami-Dade County a free book every month for the entire year after they turn 3. It’s part of their Read to Learn Book Club initiative. Children must be enrolled in the book club and that can be done via e-mail by […]
Free movies, songs and audiobooks from Miami-Dade libraries
The Miami-Dade County Public Library System is jumping into the online game with a new Hoopla site and digital app. That means that you can check out free movies, music and audiobooks to use on your phone, computer or other devices. Library cardholders register for an account on the website or download the app on their smartphones. After […]
Free author events at Books & Books
We write often about free author readings, free entertainment and free children’s events at our favorite independent bookstore, Books & Books, but we realized we have never written a post pointing out all the free resources Books & Books provides for South Florida. Few cities have the wealth of free literary resources we find at […]
