The ways in which people of color are represented in theater are among the themes of Andrew Watring’s drama, “Shakespeare is a White Supremacist.”       Main Street Players’ production runs from Sept. 24 – Oct. 17, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. at 6766 Main St., Miami Lakes.  Tickets are $30; $25 for students and seniors.     ...

     Alexa Darnaby, 17, a senior at the School for Advanced Studies’ north campus in Miami, has already published two books in her young writing career.       Her latest work, “Hamlet: A Children’s Book” was inspired by her love of literature.       Alexa says she has always enjoyed reading and writing, and that playwright William Shakespeare fascinated...

     The Miami Lakes town council approved the property tax rate and a $82.4 million budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1.      The vote was unanimous for the millage rate of 2.3127, which is unchanged since 2019, as well as for the budget during the Sept. 22 second and final hearing.      The tax rate stays flat, but some property owners will see slight tax increases...

     The Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival is set to return Feb. 5, 2022, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.  The pandemic forced the cancellation this year of the charity event. Ticket proceeds will support the Miami Lakes Town Foundation.       For sponsorship opportunities for the festival to be held at the park, at 6411 NW 162 St. in Miami Lakes, visit: https://www.mlfoodwinefest.com or contact...

   Observant moviegoers may have noticed the shipping containers and construction materials behind CMX Cinemas on Main Street in recent months.       The reason: A more sophisticated movie experience will debut just in time for the holiday season at the former Cobb Miami Lakes 17 Theaters.       Fully reclinable seats will be installed in 12 theaters and a 13th theater in the complex will...