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Josie Gulliksen

Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami, Edible South FL, Legacy Miami and Legacy South Florida and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today covering the arts community and restaurant scene and served as Calendar Editor. She has also worked in public relations for the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, in travel and tourism for Newman PR and at the Miami Science Museum. She has written for Florida Travel + Life Magazine, Florida Monthly Magazine, Miami.com, Indulge Miami and MiamiCurated.

The City of Hialeah’s Art on Palm event has been canceled for 2021. According to the annual event’s organizers: “As of right now, we do not have any events planned, including Art on Palm.” We will let you know when rescheduling information becomes available! To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami …

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Free meals are available for Miami-Dade County students during the school year. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. The following organizations are providing this service: United Teachers of Dade and Miami-Dade County Public Schools are offering Grab-and-Go …

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Christmas shopping at big-box stores is fine, but real unique finds are what’s great about holiday bazaars and craft fairs. Besides finding the perfect gift, you’re supporting local and small businesses. Here is what we’ve found so far. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Talents Unleased Christmas Bazaar Indoor/Outdoor event, socially-distanced guidelines to be …

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Our trees (let’s face it, they’re mostly palm trees) in Miami may stay green year-round, but our temperatures do get cooler as the days shorten. Fall months in Miami are ideal for family fun outdoors. Now’s the time to enjoy activities you might have avoided during the hot summer months. Plus, outdoor activities are beneficial …

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As Miami-Dade County continues reopening, the list of attractions you can now visit keeps growing. Social distancing and masks are required and, at some locations, not all areas may be open. Call or visit the website before venturing out to ensure the best experience. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami …

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Need a break from the kitchen? Clean-up sure is easier when you get take-out, and now you can save on delivery orders from downtown Miami restaurants, thanks to the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s Go Local, Go Direct campaign. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also …

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One of these popular sites has moved to Wynwood! The drive-in experience shows no sign of slowing down, with nontraditional venues transforming into open-air theaters.  Popularized in the 1950s and ’60s, these drive-in options provide a retro feel and much-needed entertainment after months of quarantine. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the …

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Bookworms who look forward to the Miami Book Fair at Miami Dade College each November know that its programming is year-round. It has been for years now.  The actual street fair will take place online this year from Nov. 15-22 (click here for all the details). But in these uncertain times, the book fair has …

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Get ready for some tunes! You may not be able to attend a concert, but the concerts are coming to you. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter and visit our Facebook group page.   Florida Grand Opera …

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