Miami New Drama will present the world premiere of Todo Lo Que No Dije at the Colony Theatre in Miami Beach, with previews beginning during Father’s Day weekend. The new play, written by Harley Elias, directed by Michel Hausmann and starring Christian McGaffney, runs on stage from June 18 through July 12. Todo Lo Que No Dije follows a man attempting to reconnect with the father he has not spoken to in decades, exploring themes of family, reconciliation and the bonds that continue to shape people long after they have grown up. The production is performed entirely in Spanish, and each performance offers live English translation via headset. With only 122 seats available per performance, audiences are encouraged to reserve in advance. Tickets are available through Miami New Drama. The engagement coincides with Father’s Day weekend, positioning the play as a shared night out for parents and children on Miami Beach, where audiences can also visit nearby Lincoln Road restaurants before or after the show. By ML. Photo(s)/Miami New Drama

Chanel is inviting customers and their guests to take part in a curated olfactory experience at Chanel Fragrance and Beauty boutiques, where visitors can explore the full Bleu De Chanel line. The in‑store consultation is designed to help participants identify their preferred interpretation of Bleu De Chanel, then discover complementary shaving and grooming products that extend the aromatic woody notes of the fragrance. Chanel highlights the new face of the line, actor Jacob Elordi, who represents the Bleu De Chanel man as someone who views every limit as a new horizon and challenges the present to define his future. Customers can book an appointment at participating Chanel Fragrance and Beauty boutiques to join the experience. By ML. Photo(s)/Chanel

Versace has introduced a new range of lightweight cotton shirts designed to offer comfort in warm weather while maintaining a polished look. The shirts are tailored for use throughout the day, from high temperatures during midday to cooler late afternoons, providing a versatile option for a variety of summer occasions. The collection is available at Versace boutiques and on versace.com alongside the brand’s wider selection of bags and ready-to-wear pieces for women and men. Customers can explore the new shirts and coordinate them with accessories and other seasonal items through the company’s online store or by visiting selected boutiques. By ML. Photo(s)/Versace

Burberry has launched a range of new season footwear designed to offer lighter, cooler options for everyday use. The latest silhouettes focus on keeping wearers comfortable throughout the day, with designs that balance functional details and refined styling for a range of occasions. Customers can explore the full selection of shoes on the Burberry website, where the new collection includes both formal styles and casual sneakers. The launch also highlights updated sneaker designs that emphasize ease of wear and everyday versatility within the broader footwear lineup. By ML. Photo(s)/Burberry

Christian Dior Couture is inviting clients to create personal online accounts that provide tailored access to its fashion universe and services. Through a dedicated account, customers can unlock special benefits and exclusive services intended to support their shopping experience with Dior. Account holders are encouraged to explore the Maison’s latest women’s and men’s collections, along with curated content that highlights the brand’s inspirations and heritage through creative events. Dior is also promoting a range of client services, including the option to book in-store appointments, complimentary shipping, signature packaging, and access to client advisors by phone for assistance throughout the week. Customers can create an account and find more information on Dior’s website. By ML. Photo(s)/Christian Dior Couture

The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach has outlined a summer 2026 schedule that includes live programming, youth education initiatives, and new exhibitions, with several events tied to Juneteenth and the FIFA World Cup activities in the city. Masisi Radio Leads Juneteenth Third Thursdays Program On Thursday, June 18 from 6 to 9 p.m., The Bass will host Move Your Body: Memory, a live Masisi Radio Juneteenth celebration as part of its Third Thursdays series. The program is the opening event in a three-part Masisi Radio summer residency that treats movement as a form of memory, imagination, and liberation within the museum galleries. Rooted in the legacy of Black, queer, and trans communities that shaped disco, house, and global club culture, the series brings artists, DJs, filmmakers, and performers into assume vivid astro focus: XI, an immersive installation that combines sculpture, video, and design. The Juneteenth program features a Masisi Radio live broadcast and dance floor event that highlights Afro-Caribbean sound and the influence of Black diasporic musical traditions, with a dress code inviting guests to wear white. Complimentary admission is available with RSVP; visitors can reserve tickets online. Hands-On Workshop Focuses on Sculptural Paper Making On Saturday, June 13 from 2 to 4 p.m., The Bass will present Sculptural Embodiment: Paper Making & Manipulation, a workshop led by teaching artist Jessica Perez as part of its Workshops @ The Bass series. Participants will begin with a visit to Sarah Crowner’s exhibition Faire Foyer: Sarah Crowner in Dialogue with Etel Adnan to study how reflective bronze sculptures engage movement, gesture, and organic form, then create paper models and process recycled paper for new sheets. Registration is available through the museum’s website; prospective attendees can register online in advance. Summer Art Camps and Teen Intensive Offer Youth Programming From June 8 to August 7, The Bass Creativity Center will run Summer Art Camps for children ages 4 to 12, with sessions from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and aftercare available until 5:45 p.m. Teaching artists will guide campers through sculpture, painting, design, and other media, with options to enroll for single weeks or the full season. The museum is also offering a Teen Studio Summer Art Intensive from July 27 to 31 for ages 13 to 18, designed to support portfolio preparation for high school and college applications through work in drawing, painting, printing, and sculpture. Details and registration for the camps and intensive are available on The Bass website, where families can sign up for youth camps and enroll teens in the intensive. Scholarships are available to support families experiencing economic hardship and students with disabilities, covering tuition and aftercare for a five-week period. Application information is posted on the museum’s site, where families can apply online. New Exhibitions Highlight Sports, Teaching Practice, and Moving Image Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait is now on view at The Bass through July 19, 2026. Conceived by artists Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno, the two-channel film installation focuses on French soccer player Zinédine Zidane and juxtaposes a composed, cinematic edit that incorporates the live television broadcast with close-up footage from a dedicated camera, aligning the exhibition with this summer’s World Cup events in Miami. The museum is also presenting Circular Practice, a Walgreens storefront exhibition developed with The Bass Creativity Center that runs through October 2026. The project examines pedagogy as a site of research and creation, positioning teaching artists as key contributors to the museum’s intellectual and artistic life and featuring work by Jorge Rafael Calderon, Alejandra Cuadra, Eva Llarena, Patricia Monclus, Patrick Oleson, Jessica Perez, Pangea Kali Virga, AJ Robles, and Sockz Studio. Additional details on these and other current exhibitions at The Bass are available on the museum’s website, where visitors can plan a visit and view the full schedule. By ML. Photo(s)/The Bass Museum of Art

Miami Emerging Arts Leaders will present a curated tour of the Freedom Tower exhibition "Unidad: The World’s Game" on Thursday, June 25, 2026, focusing on how arts and cultural institutions can use sports themed programming to bring communities together. Inspired by the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the exhibition examines unity, identity and the power of sport to connect communities across cultures and generations. Participants on the tour will experience the exhibition firsthand while learning about exhibition development, audience engagement and the Freedom Tower’s role as a cultural landmark in Miami. The tour will take place at Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Boulevard, Second Floor, Miami, FL 33132, at 6 p.m. Space is limited and advance registration is required by Wednesday, June 24. Those interested in attending can register online. The event is hosted by Miami Emerging Arts Leaders, a program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with support from the Arts and Business Council of Miami and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. Miami Emerging Arts Leaders, an initiative of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, works to identify and cultivate the next generation of arts leaders by providing networking and resource sharing opportunities for arts professionals in the community. By ML. Photo(s)/Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Burberry is promoting a curated selection of women’s, men’s and children’s styles from previous collections that remain available in stores for a limited time. The offering includes clothing, outerwear, bags and other accessories from earlier seasons that are still in stock but expected to sell through soon. Customers can visit Burberry boutiques to view the selection or use the online store locator to find their nearest location. Shoppers can also browse current ranges for women, men and children, as well as additional Burberry services, through the company’s website. By ML. Photo(s)/Burberry

Florida Grand Opera has unveiled plans for its 2026–27 season, presenting three full Italian-language operas and a Verdi tribute concert in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The season will feature Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco, and a one-night concert of Verdi highlights, with performances split between the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Lucia di Lammermoor in Miami in November 2026 Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, with a libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows the doomed love between Lucia and Edgardo as family conflict and political alliances drive the heroine into one of opera’s most famous mad scenes. Florida Grand Opera will present the work at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Ziff Ballet Opera House in Miami on November 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM, November 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM, and November 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Don Giovanni Runs in Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Early 2027 Mozart’s Don Giovanni, with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, portrays the exploits of the title character and his servant Leporello as a series of seductions and deceptions culminate in the death of a nobleman and a supernatural reckoning. Performances are scheduled at the Ziff Ballet Opera House in Miami on January 30, 2027 at 7:00 PM, January 31, 2027 at 3:00 PM, and February 2, 2027 at 8:00 PM, followed by performances at the Broward Center’s Au-Rene Theater in Fort Lauderdale on February 18, 2027 at 7:30 PM and February 20, 2027 at 7:30 PM. Nabucco Brings Verdi’s Biblical Drama to Miami in April 2027 Verdi’s Nabucco, with a libretto by Temistocle Solera, depicts the Babylonian king’s conquest of Jerusalem, the exile of the Hebrews, and the power struggles within his own court as Abigaille and Fenena challenge his authority. The production will appear at the Ziff Ballet Opera House on April 17, 2027 at 7:00 PM, April 18, 2027 at 3:00 PM, and April 20, 2027 at 8:00 PM. Verdi Tribute Concert in Fort Lauderdale in May 2027 The season also includes a one-night Verdi concert featuring arias from works such as La traviata, Rigoletto, Aida, Nabucco, Il trovatore, Don Carlos, and Otello, performed by international soloists with Florida Grand Opera’s full chorus and orchestra. The concert is scheduled for May 1, 2027 at 7:30 PM at the Broward Center’s Au-Rene Theater in Fort Lauderdale. Subscription renewals and new subscriptions are available through Florida Grand Opera. Renew here or purchase a subscription through the company’s ticketing site. By ML. Photo(s)/Florida Grand Opera

Vacation Society sets sail. Welcome to The Seas of Maajic, where the coastlines of the Americas become one and summer moves without borders. This season, Maaji introduces a new Resort narrative inspired by movement, destination culture, and the travelers who live for the next escape. Mornings begin on deck, afternoons unfold between surf breaks and ports of call, and nights stretch into celebrations under open skies. Presented at Miami Swim Week through an immersive showcase at the Andaz Hotel, VACATION SOCIETY: CRUISE EDITION comes to life through a multi-brand experience designed around the spirit of the voyage. Melissa Shoes joins as the Official Shoe Sponsor, with every runway look styled in Melissa throughout the presentation. Allied brand partners including Gigli, Dibs Beauty, Manyo, Wilhelmina Models, and Rogue House Hair Artists help bring the world of Vacation Society to life. Launching globally in August 2026, the collection will be available at maaji.co, Maaji stores across Colombia and Latin America, and select top retailers and surf shops worldwide. Six ports. No off-season. Just the voyage. • One Voyage, Six Moods: Six destinations across the Americas shape six distinct expressions of resort living, moving from departure moments to tropical escapes, festive nights, and coastal arrivals. • Story Drivers Lead the Journey: Hero pieces anchor the collection through standout silhouettes, textures, and design elements that shape the visual identity of the season and lead campaign storytelling. • The New Resort Wardrobe: Swimwear and apparel are designed to move effortlessly across occasions, from boarding passes to beach clubs, from daytime escapes to after-hours celebrations. The collection unfolds across six destinations that define the rhythm of the voyage. The Boarding Club opens the journey through a renewed nautical attitude, where bold stripes, matching sets, and smocking techniques bring freshness to classic maritime codes. The story continues into Pura Vida Port, inspired by Costa Rica’s tropical energy and rooted in earthy browns, greens, soft pinks, and animal-driven statements. Zebra motifs, mesh fabrics, and crochet textures create a relaxed tropical atmosphere with an artisanal spirit. As the route moves into Spirits of the Sand, the mood transitions from sun-bleached days into festive nights where black swimwear takes on a new identity through fuchsia contrasts, lace details, fringe, and texture rich craftsmanship. Back onboard, Cruising Club introduces a renewed sporty attitude through emerald greens, soft pinks, stripes, color blocking, and tropical florals that capture life between horizons. The final destinations embrace celebration and ease. Holidays On Deck introduces shine through sequins, studs, and playful multicolor stories designed for festive nights at sea, while California Dreamin’ closes the voyage with relaxed surf-inspired silhouettes, warm yellows, oranges, degradé effects, and effortless layers that embody West Coast ease. Across the entire collection, movement, color, craftsmanship, and destination-inspired storytelling redefine Resort dressing through a wardrobe designed not just for travel, but for the journey itself. Welcome aboard. The voyage is endless, and summer never stays in one place. About Maaji Maaji is a lifestyle brand specialized in creating swimwear and beachwear that celebrates Latin culture’s vibrancy and spreads That Summer Feeling. Maaji was born in Medellín, Colombia. Est.2003. In a tropicool land full of inspiration and vibrance. It is a company of women, by women, for women, founded by Colombian sisters Manuela and Amalia Sierra. Maaji is in over 57 countries and has 15 stand-alone stores across the Americas. We rely on numerous partners such as Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Revolve, Dillard’s, South moon under, Vonmaur. Let’s spread That Summer Feeling together! By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MAAJI

Miami-based artist Facundo Yebne has unveiled One World. One Game., a World Cup-inspired exhibition at EPIC Art inside Kimpton EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami. The installation explores global unity through football and will remain on view through late July. Known professionally as FLY Miami Art, Yebne was born in Buenos Aires and has lived in Miami for more than 18 years. His work includes public installations and one-of-a-kind UV glow pieces, with a focus on themes of connection, community, and inclusion. For One World. One Game., Yebne uses his signature duck-shaped figures to create football-inspired compositions, including national jerseys, flags, and global-unity works. The exhibition features pieces representing countries such as Argentina, Brazil, France, Japan, Iran, and the United States. The collection also includes a circular football-themed composition that brings together colors and symbols from different parts of the world. Other works explore peace and collective celebration through sculptural installations and large-scale wall pieces. The exhibition coincides with Pride Month and reflects themes of diversity and inclusion. Yebne’s use of repeated forms allows individual pieces to come together as larger compositions, echoing the exhibition’s broader message of unity. Yebne’s work has also received international recognition. He exhibited at Florence Biennale XV, where he received Fourth Prize in Installation Art. His permanent public installations UnityBeak and Proud Love can be found on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. One World. One Game. is on view at EPIC Art at Kimpton EPIC Hotel, located at 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami, through late July. By ML Staff. Photos/Kimpton EPIC Hotel. Headshot/Facundo Yebne.

The "is Florida a good place to live" question gets asked in every relocation forum, every Reddit thread, every social media comment section. The answers are usually either glowing or apocalyptic, with very little useful in between. Done By Alex, Unsplash The honest answer is that Florida isn't universally good or bad. It's a state that rewards certain lifestyles and punishes others. If you can figure out which side you're on before you sign a lease, you'll save yourself a year of buyer's remorse. Florida Probably Suits You If... You're moving from a high-tax state and the math actually matters. No state income tax is the headline, and it's real. If you're earning six figures in New York, New Jersey, or California, the after-tax difference can fund the higher insurance premiums and then some. If you're earning under $60K, the gain is smaller, and other states might serve you better. You spend significant time outdoors. Florida pays you back for an outdoor lifestyle. Boating, beach days, year-round trail access, golf, fishing, paddleboarding. If your hobbies are indoor-heavy, you're paying for an asset you won't use. You're flexible about which Florida you live in. Florida isn't a single experience. South Florida is dense, diverse, and expensive. Tampa Bay is growing and more moderate. North Florida feels closer to Georgia than to Miami. Picking the wrong region for your personality is the most common newcomer mistake. You can handle humidity. This sounds like a joke. It is not. June through September is its own climate category. People who can't tolerate it usually leave within two years. You want a more diverse food and cultural scene than people give Florida credit for. Hollywood alone has Brazilian, Argentine, Cuban, Israeli, and Caribbean restaurants in walking distance of each other. Miami expands that exponentially. Tampa has its own version. The cultural depth surprises people who arrive expecting strip malls and chain restaurants. Florida Probably Doesn't Suit You If... You want four real seasons. Florida has two: warm and warmer. Brief cold snaps don't count. If autumn leaves and skiable winters are part of your identity, you'll resent giving them up. You expect cheap homeowners insurance. The math has shifted hard in recent years, coastal properties especially. Quotes can run four to six times what you paid in a lower-risk state. If your budget is tight, factor this in before you commit. You're allergic to traffic. I-95, I-4, the Turnpike, the major arteries in Miami-Dade and Broward all run at capacity during rush hour. Add tourist season from December through April and the numbers get worse. You want a slow, predictable cost of living. Florida has been one of the fastest-changing housing markets in the country. Property values, rents, and insurance premiums have all moved sharply. Predictability isn't really on the menu. If You've Decided, Pick Your Florida Carefully This is where most "is Florida good" articles fall short. They treat Florida as one place. If you want walkability, ocean access, and proximity to two major airports, South Florida (Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, parts of Miami) earns its premium. If you want more square footage for less money, look at Tampa Bay or the Orlando metro. If you want quiet, look further north or inland. The point: your "is Florida right for me" answer will shift depending on which corner of the state you actually land in. Making the Move Once you've decided, the relocation logistics become their own project. Out-of-state moves into Florida involve longer drive distances, hurricane-aware scheduling (avoid August through October if you can), and finding a crew that knows the destination side as well as the origin. When we brought our household down to South Florida, we worked with moving companies in Hollywood, FL who handled the inbound delivery, the building's elevator reservation, and the unloading sequence once we were inside. The destination knowledge mattered more than the inbound trucking did. So, Is Florida Worth It? For the people it suits, absolutely. The lifestyle wins are real, the financial math works for a meaningful slice of newcomers, and the regional variety means most personalities can find a corner that fits. For everyone else, it's a year of buyer's remorse and a moving truck pointed back north. The honest version of this question isn't yes or no. It's: am I the kind of person Florida rewards? Answer that one first. By ML Staff.