It’s one of the most dreaded exercises of all: the push-up. And while difficult to do, the rewards are great. Push-ups will work muscles in your chest, core and abdomen as well as the front shoulder, triceps and anterior rotator cuff muscles. It’s truly a complete, challenging, full body movement when performed correctly.  -- Lie face down, place palms on the floor next to your arm pits.  ...

“Lorca: Flamenco y Contemporáneo” will have its premiere at the Main Street Playhouse on Nov. 29.  Performers will sing and play guitar, and actors will say their lines in Spanish. “This is a play I’ve always wanted to do, since I was in school,” said Silvia de Esteban, the playwright and director.  de Esteban was born in Spain like poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, whose...

The Mater Lakes Academy’s Thespians will present “Narnia” at Miami-Dade College’s North Campus. The musical will present thrilling battles, a dynamic score and a struggle between good and evil, according to the school. It is directed by Christina Hummingbird Smith.  There are two casts. The performers include Enrique De La Osa; Kaitlyn Gonzalez; Veronica Ginzo; Gage Goodman; Charlotte Delgado; Jaily...

Miami Lakes Branch Library 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014 305-822-6520 For Children and Families Crafty Little Fingers Tuesdays, Nov. 19 and 26 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Make a variety of craft projects, as supplies last. Smaller toddlers may need help.  Registration not required. Movies for Kids* Wednesdays, Nov. 20 and 27 3 p.m. -5 p.m. All ages. Enjoy movies based on Roald Dahl books!  Nov. 20...

Miami Lakes town hall will be bathed in purple light on Nov. 21 to mark Give Miami Day. The 24-hour event is hosted by The Miami Foundation, which accepts donations for hundreds of non-profit organizations that serve the region. The campaign allows donors to support their favorite causes. The minimum gift is $25, and the foundation will accept credit cards, as well as debit and gift cards. Entering local zip codes on the...