By Charles BaranOne of the major reasons I like working for OutClique Magazine is the way creative ideas about new articles, fun features, and possible cover stories are welcomed. Dr.…
By Charles BaranI’m a big believer in therapy. All kinds of therapy. There’s physical therapy for that Achilles’ tendon you ripped last New Year’s Eve twirling on the dance floor…
By Charles Baran One of the joys of living in South Florida is having a plethora of vibrant arts organizations. We have everything right in our own backyard, from innovative…
By Charles BaranIn 1995, Canadian-born alternative rock / pop artist Alanis Morissette released her third studio album. Titled Jagged Little Pill, the album was a departure from her debut and…
May 21-June 14, 2026IslandCityStage.orgBy Charles BaranIt is often said that the best theater makes you think and that a great evening in the theater will prompt discussion long after the…
By Charles BaranRonnie Larsen wants to turn you around. Literally.On a recent mid-March afternoon, I stood with the charismatic South Florida theater impresario, Ronnie Larsen, in a warehouse space directly…
April 11-26, 2026SlowBurnTheatre.orgBy Charles BaranWhen the film Hairspray hit the movie theaters in 1988 it catapulted avant-garde film director John Waters, previously known for his low budget cult hits Pink…
If the words effervescent, sparkly, and bubbly bring to mind a nice cold bottle of vintage champagne, they also aptly describe Wilton Manors reigning queen of nightlife and cabaret entertainment,…
March 22 and 24, 2026SOTA.org | BrowardCenter.orgBy Charles BaranBy 1798 at age 66, composer Franz Joseph Haydn was a superstar. His body of work, which included symphonies, chamber music, string…
By Charles Baran Next year, Island House, that gay men’s, fun-in-the-sun, clothing optional resort at the east end of Fleming Street in Old Town Key West, will turn fifty. When…
By Charles Baran There’s a buzz happening on the streets of Wilton Manors and it’s not from the smooth double-shot lattes coming out of Java Joe’s. It’s over at…
By Charles Baran Do you want to dance? Shelley Keelor sure does. Come November 22 and 23, 2025, South Florida’s award-winning multi-talented singer and actress, Shelley Keelor, will be doing…
By Charles BaranIn mid-August, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) dropped a metaphorical bomb on counties across the state. A new directive demanded the removal, within fourteen days, of all…
By Charles BaranTo say SOTA’s upcoming 2025 / 2026 season will be a thrilling one, is a bit of an understatement for sure. SOTA’s newly installed Artistic and Music Director…
By Charles BaranAn interesting thing happens to me every April in Florida, when the afternoons grow longer and the early evening Atlantic trade winds blow warmer. I get a hankering…