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By Steven Hicks and Tanya Mutton John Cleese, legendary comedian and writer, will visit The King Center in Melbourne November 5. After a showing of his iconic film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” he will take the stage to…
[By Steven Hicks] There has been a growing trend in our neighborhoods. Holiday lighting has taken a turn toward the amazing. Drive down a street at dusk any time in October, and you’ll see the beginnings of this year’s holiday…
On their own, Lisa Crites and Sherry Palmer have been instrumental in providing support for breast cancer patients in our community. This OLQ could easily have been used to call attention to either of their contributions. But it is the…
It’s that time of year again. Delicious temptations of holidays feasts and treats are being thrown at us from every angle: family, friends, work parties, holiday parties, Halloween, Thanksgiving… The holidays! If it’s not a feast at home or work…
Let Your Inner Rollergirl Out! By Tina Lange (aka “Stevie Kixx”) There aren’t many sports that openly embrace women of any age, size or fitness level. Roller Derby – around since the 1930’s – is one of the few. And oddly…
In This Issue Experience Brevard’s Art and Culture – Brevard Cultural Alliance In Every Issue From the Editor The Buzz Upfront Local Artist, Eric LaMarr Growing from the Ground Floor | Great Southeast Flooring Party Planning |River Rocks |…
New Facility Provides Occupational Medicine, Primary Care and Other Services TITUSVILLE, FLA. (August 30, 2017) —Parrish Healthcare has opened a new healthcare facility at Port Canaveral that will provide a primary care/walk-in clinic as well as occupational medicine services, workers’…
MELBOURNE, FL (August 28, 2017) – Health First is pleased to announce the opening of the Bone Wellness Center, located at 205 E. NASA Blvd., Melbourne. The Bone Wellness Center offers a comprehensive program to evaluate, educate and support patients…
Words and photos by Steven Hicks Michelle Tafoya is the information specialist at Rockledge Gardens and started working there about a year ago. Her passions lie in edible landscaping, permaculture, Florida’s native plants, and naturalization. She’ll help people with landscape…
By: Steven Hicks You can learn a lot at a realtor’s or builder’s open house. You can be perfectly satisfied with your home until you walk through the doors of someone else’s vision. My wife and I love going to…
If you’ve paid attention to Brevard’s art scene for any amount of time, you’ve heard his name. His works have appeared in places such as Grills, The Avenue Viera and Starbucks; vivid aquatic pieces that grab the viewer’s eye and…
Back on the Right Track Words and photos by Steven Hicks Over the past few years, Downtown Melbourne has become quite the destination for shopping, events and food. What was once a street with Meg O’Malley’s, Matt’s Casbah and Main…
Nelson Green, owner of Great Southeast Flooring America, grew up in Central Florida. When he graduated from the University of Florida, his first job was in advertising for Armstrong, a major flooring manufacturer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Green wanted to move…
No issue on the Arts in Brevard would be complete without talking to Steve Janicki, the executive director for The King Center. The King Center is one of Brevard’s premier showcases for our local performing arts and a driver behind…
Plan Your Party Now! While this is only September, now is the time to plan those holiday parties and get-togethers! Two of the most popular restaurants in our area, River Rocks and Island Pasta Company, are already booking events. SpaceCoast…