Music lovers, rejoice! Once a month during Thursday evenings this winter, the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens will host its Young Artist Music Series. Who knows, you might hear the next Miles Davis or Yo-Yo Ma. bonnethouse.org
Cheers to Moët & Chandon, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the official Champagne of the Golden Globe Awards. To commemorate the honor, the brand is debuting a custom Golden Globes Mini Moët Champagne Caddy equipped with mini Champagne bottles. reservebar.com
Writing royalty arrives in Fort Lauderdale on February 5 with best-seller Meg Cabot’s special appearance at the Broward Public Library Foundation’s LitLUNCH! at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six. The author of “The Princess Diaries” series will divulge details about her new novels, “Royal Wedding” and “Remembrance” (HarperCollins) at the luncheon. bplfoundation.org
Beauty legend François Nars and iconic photographer Steven Klein have teamed up to present a statement-making makeup line for the holidays. The 23 items in the limited-edition collection are a collision of drama and fantasy—the only way Klein knows how to make a presentation. narscosmetics.com
Stir it up with the House of Marley’s Get Together Bluetooth Portable Audio System. Deeply rooted in Bob Marley’s vision of eco-consciousness, the speaker’s front and back panels are made with sustainable natural bamboo. Even cooler? Proceeds from the products support the Bob Marley foundation, 1Love. thehouseofmarley.com
South Florida’s king of mixed media, Carlos Betancourt, presents his vibrant oeuvre in “Imperfect Utopia” (Rizzoli), a new coffee-table book featuring more than 250 images showcasing works by the master artist who helped launch the Miami art scene in the 1980s. rizzoliusa.com
Shinola brings its made-in-America brand to South Florida with a brand-new store in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. Known for its Detroit-built watches, bicycles and leather goods with an edge, Shinola will commission local artists (first up is Timothy Buwalda) to create installations on the store’s facade. Shinola.com
Cheers to farm-fresh food! Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort’s Sprouting Project invites guests to its monthly Southern-inspired dinners to taste ingredients from the hotel’s aquaponic greenhouse, organic garden and smokehouse. omniameliaislandplantation.com
Of all the eclectic restaurants in Key West, Hot Tin Roof should be at the top of your list to try. Named for Tennessee Williams’ (a past resident of Key West) famous play, the AAA Four Diamond restaurant at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa serves up fresh fare where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico. Be warned: The caramelized grouper is to die for. Oceankey.com
Deck the halls in the most scent-sational way this year. Jo Malone’s holiday collection reveals gifts for those who will be rocking around the Christmas tree. A bonus? The gifts come in delicate, ornate boxes, perfect to hang on your tree. jomalone.com
Get your sparkle and shine on for the new year with these handcrafted 18-karat gold rings with diamonds, tsavorite, sapphires and rubies. We’ll let you decide which color—and how many—fits with your outfit. kings1912.com
Sometimes you have to travel north to get to the South. Enjoy signature Southern charm at the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront, a striking landmark along the famed River Street. The best part? It’s only a car ride away. bohemianhotelsavannah.com
Local artist Anthony Liggins has paired up with Swiss watchmaker Ernst Benz to produce three timepieces filled with vibrant colors and dynamic designs. Get them quick because each version is limited to only 25 pieces. anthonyliggins.com
Drunken Dragon has made Korean barbecue the new “it” cuisine since opening in Miami Beach. Roast an array of intensely flavored food over a flame or select from the staples of family-style dishes prepared by the chef. drunkendragon.com
This season’s best fashion combination: bold and dreamy. And nobody does it better than Chanel, which adorns colorful mosaics to classic bags in its fall/winter collection. chanel.com
Glitter even brighter at your holiday parties with Diane von Furstenberg’s dazzling new jewelry collection, which includes this gold bracelet. dvf.com
Something new is on tap. Fort Lauderdale’s latest pub, The Brass Tap, offers its own freshly brewed beer and serves gastropub food in—what else—a super-cool industrial space in downtown. brasstapbeerbar.com
Originally appeared in the Winter 2015 issue.
