| Jen Karetnick |
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| Arts And Culture Expert 2007-2008 |
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| This MFA poet has written for The Miami Herald and Ocean Drive. Author of Random House's Around Miami with Kids, Jen lives in Miami Shores on a historic mango plantation with her husband. |
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| Jen Karetnick's Blog Archive |
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| Swan Song |
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| June 30, 2008 |
Portlandia 2008 Chapbook Winner: Jen Karetnick of Florida for BUD BREAK AT MANGO HOUSE
The winner of our 2008 national chapbook contest is Jen Karetnick of Miami Shores, Florida. Her chapbook entitled “Bud Break at Mango House” will be published in the fall. She ... more |
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| Yam I Am |
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| June 26, 2008 |
You know potatoes are comfort food, and according to your mom, a good source of nutrition (especially if you eat the skins). But did you know these roots and their relatives, such as yams, are a source of metaphysical power as well?
Find out just how much ... more |
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| Calling All Local Artists |
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| June 25, 2008 |
CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS from Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee and Broward counties
Would you like to see your work on a magazine cover?
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is accepting submissions from artists whose work is unique, creative and ... more |
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| The Building Blocks in Boca |
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| June 12, 2008 |
| The confounding thing about art museum exhibits is that sometimes, you have to be at least slightly acquainted with the artist in order to understand and appreciate--or politely decline to admire--what you’re looking at. But not everybody’s an aficionado, and even those who are in ... more |
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| Artists and the Olympics |
| June 05, 2008 |
Have you wondered about the large-scale artist who constructed the group of sculptures, called “The Runners,” that is located on the median of US 41, North Tamiami Trail, between downtown Sarasota and the airport? Well, here’s a clue—he’s the same one who constructed the ... more |
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| We'd Say There's a Very Good Chance |
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| May 29, 2008 |
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Doc Hollywood. The Truman Show. And now, Barely a Chance?
Like the previous three Hollywood vehicles, Barely a Chance was filmed in Florida. Only instead of highlighting under-renovation South Beach, historic Micanopy or the architecturally perfected town of Watercolor on the Forgotten ... more |
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| Singing in the Off-Season |
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| May 28, 2008 |
July is typically off-season for Florida arts, but that doesn’t mean musical theatre isn't humming. Look to the smaller venues such as Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, which is affiliated with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. In fact, the BCPA presents programming and ... more |
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| Playin' with Fiber |
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| May 23, 2008 |
Usually in Florida, summer time is when you don’t want to talk about fabric. Or if you do, it’s the swimsuit or wetsuit kind of material you want to be discussing. Well, The Arts Center, located in downtown St. Petersburg, has ... more |
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| Sugar Mill Ruins Are Sweet |
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| May 22, 2008 |
Yes, there is more to the Daytona Beach region than surfing, shrimp-eating and spring break. And I can prove it.
Or you can do that for yourself, if you visit the Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens in Port Orange. At this historic property, donated in 1963 to the ... more |
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| Britto Gets Bent-o |
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| May 22, 2008 |
Neither visual arts nor the culinary arts should neglect the littlest minds and palates. That’s just a simple matter of education. But the corporate world too often doesn’t pay attention. Enter SUSHISAMBA and Romero Britto, who have teamed up to fix that kind of cultural ... more |
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| Jen Karetnick's Video Archive |
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Jen Karetnick's Q & A Archive
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| Asked by John DeYoung on June 24, 2008 |
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Q: Hi JenMy wife and I will be down for a week, and are looking for museums, theatre and tours, Any suggestions?
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A: Hi there-- Of course, it all depends on what part of Florida you'll be visiting, and what you particularly enjoy doing. ...read more
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| | Performing Arts Subscriptions |
| Asked by Shannah on May 02, 2008 |
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Q: Hi Jen!My family will be relocating from IL to FL by the end of the summer. My kids are very musical and we normally by a subcription to http://www.mendelssohnpac.org/ and to http://www.rccaconcerts.org/. I was wondering if you could direct us to like concerts or programs in the Orlando area.Thanks in advance!Shannah
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A: Hi Shannah— Great move! Your kids and you are going to love living in Orlando. There’s always something musical going on. ... read more
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