Eve Pierpont

Currently working for mxdwn as a music feature section editor and writer, and freelance reporter for Treasure Coast Newspapers. Mainly interested in editorial writing, short or long-form news stories, op-eds, breaking news, investigative reporting and columns. Enjoys writing about entertainment/pop culture, sports, health and wellness,  home management/improvements, travel, the outdoors, fashion, and many more. 

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Old Florida: 10 best bars in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Sebastian

Old Florida-style bars have an allure that captures a specific time and lifestyle of the Sunshine State's past that was slower-paced, carefree and felt like everyone walked around sun-burned, in a bathing suit and flip flops, either freshly off a boat or covered in sand from the beach.While modern Florida may not completely emulate that same "je ne sais quoi," here are some Old Florida-like bars, one in each Treasure Coast city where applicable, including some that are less-obvious choices than...

Stuart waterfront restaurants serve Florida seafood in casual or elegant settings

Stuart's location along the St. Lucie River and Atlantic Ocean has coined the city as the "Sailfish Capital of the World" and named "America's Happiest Seaside Town" by Coastal Living in 2016.In addition to Stuart Beach, the city has a scenic historic downtown and Riverwalk area, an arts scene with widespread murals and mosaics, boutique shops and top-notch restaurants.Here are some of the best Stuart waterfront restaurants:

Stuart's location along the St. Lucie River and Atlantic Ocean has coi...

mxdwn Interview: Dani Filth Discusses Themes in The Screaming of the Valkyries, "Cooking With Music," Recent Music Videos and Creating Moods Through Music -

Cradle of Filth’s 14 studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries, is an epic soundtrack that showcases the bands’ ability to “cook with music.” It is a balanced record that is sonically rooted in the sounds that have kept fans wanting more for over 30 years while still delivering something new, exhibiting how music that is true and comes from the heart will always reign supreme. Frontman Dani Filth shared with mxdwn over a recorded Zoom interview the meaning behind the album’s lyrics, creating...

Where to eat? Fort Pierce City Marina area offers Florida-style dining experiences

The Fort Pierce City Marina area is uniquely beautiful and home to the city-owned and -operated marina and several tourist attractions that host special events, especially on the weekends.

There's Marina Square, the Fort Pierce Farmers Market, the Manatee Center, The Seven Gables House visitor center, the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery and Gazebo Park.

Here are the restaurants that can be enjoyed in the Fort Pierce marina area, loosely defined here as between Indian River Drive and the Indian Ri...

mxdwn Interview: Phantogram Shares What Latest Album, Memory of a Day, and What Having Each Other Means to Them -

Phantogram is a duo like no other. The symbiotic and respectful chemistry that lifelong friends Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter have is palpable in just one conversation. They have once again honed into the unique but diverse sound that Phantogram is known for in their latest album, Memory of a Day, which is emotional, raw, gritty, and beautiful.

The two knew what they wanted for this album from its inception, and also what they didn’t want from it every step of its journey to fruition. It is one...

Where to eat? Manatee Pocket teems with waterfront restaurants featuring seafood

Port Salerno, the historic fishing village south of Stuart in Martin County, is known for being the original hub for the South Florida commercial fishing industry. It is home to the last remaining commercial fishing dock in Martin County, which is used to provide fresh seafood to local restaurants and markets.

It is marked by the Manatee Pocket, a bay that stretches from the city to the St. Lucie Inlet, where the area's restaurants, art galleries and fishing/boating stores are located. Some res...

mxdwn Best New Artist of 2024: Interview With Esteban Flores On Slow Joy's Channeling Of Emotions In New EP & Musical Future -

mxdwn’s best new artist of 2024, Slow Joy, is the solo project name of Esteban Flores whose wistful lyrics are carried by a sound that is hard to fit into just one, or even a couple, of genres, creating his own unique corner of the industry that has seen him thrive. Flores’ 2022 release of Soft Slam gained him fans on TikTok and Spotify with supporters only increasing since.

We had the honor of interviewing Flores, a very down to earth musician who puts the feeling he is conveying in a song abo...

Top 40 Best Albums Of 2024 (Album Of The Year) -

As 2024 comes to a close, the mxdwn staff reflect yet again on the music that has shaped the past year. Regardless of genre, it has become even clearer that AI is no replacement for individual artistic expression. A bot can churn out song after song of meaningless drivel but cannot replace the soul of a passionate musician. The albums below, in one way or another, represent the turmoil, joy and chaos of the past twelve months. They are complex, lyrically, sonically and culturally. They tell stor...

Where to eat? Hobe Sound teems with restaurants

Hobe Sound is a distinctive area in unincorporated Martin County with a rich history and small, beach-town feel. It once housed Camp Murphy, an Army Signal Corps training facility encompassing 11,364 acres that became Jonathan Dickinson State Park after World War II.The park is one of the biggest attractions, featuring the Loxahatchee River and Hobe Tower, the highest point in South Florida, which is now closed for repairs. Visitors can take a boat tour and visit the camp of Trapper Nelson, the...

Top 40 Best Songs Of 2024 (Song Of The Year) -

mxdwn’s 40 best songs of 2024 was put together over numerous hours of thoughtful devotion to our readers and staff. Organizing this list is always a difficult feat due to the copious amount of notable music released, but the songs that are chosen and their ranking reflects this year’s energy and sonic ingenuity across genres. 2024 was a unique year with its share of turbulence and breakthroughs, but on this comprehensive list there is a song that each can relate to acting as a mirror for their o...

Waterfront restaurants on A1A in Jensen Beach, plus steaks, seafood, Italian food, dessert

A1A, which runs north-south in sections along the entire east coast of Florida, often provides a scenic drive by the Atlantic Ocean, including the portion in Jensen Beach on South Hutchinson Island in Martin County.

Jensen Beach is known for its vibrant atmosphere and proclamation as the "Pineapple Capitol of the World." The barrier island provides an array of outdoor activities from surfing to hiking nature trails, as well as shops, resorts such as the Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa and an ass...

Where to eat? Vero Beach's Central Beach has cafes, fine dining, waterfront restaurants

Vero Beach's Central Beach area is known for its public beach accesses, resorts, boutique shops and streets that are named for trees and flowers and laid out in alphabetical order.

Ocean Drive is the main drag, and notable locations include Humiston Beach Park, The Historic Driftwood Resort, the Vero Beach City Marina & Yacht Club, and Riverside Park with its theater and art museum.

Here are the restaurants that make up Central Beach's culinary scene, roughly defined here as Cypress Road south...

mxdwn Interview: Pale Waves' Heather Baron-Gracie Shares Smitten Inspirations, Touring and Creative Process -

Pale Waves’ latest album, Smitten, is full of sincerity, skill and chemistry. It showcases the music they create best together and contains extremely vulnerable lyrics that allow listeners to connect and find solace.

It encompasses fun pop tunes and slower, loving songs that will have you reminiscing the times you may not want to remember and the ones you do. In an interview with mxdwn, Heather shared her inspirations behind the lyrics, creative processes and what she hopes fans gain from her m...

Best picnic parks: These parks offer nature and waterfront views perfect for a picnic

The origin of the word "picnic" is speculative. It may have come from the French verb piquer, meaning "to peck" or "to pick," and the noun nique, meaning "a small amount" or "nothing whatsoever." First used in a burlesque satire, it was later listed in The Origins of the French Language, published by Gille Ménage in 1650.Today, picnics are a popular way to relish the outdoors with a casual, affordable meal and a great photo to post on social media. And it's hard to beat the waterfront parks alo...

mxdwn Interview: Teemu Mäntysaari On What Joining Megadeth Means To Him, Musical Influences & Plans For The Band -

Teemu Mäntysaari, the Finnish guitarist known for his work with Wintersun and Smackbound, earned the opportunity of a dream—joining a band that you have long admired. Stepping into the role came naturally, which, after learning about how he conceptualizes, studies and appreciates music, comes as no surprise. Megadeth’s future will see Teemu’s creative hand in its new music and his chemistry with frontman Dave Mustaine means fans are in for a treat.

It was almost impossible not to be inspired as...

Where to eat? Downtown Jensen Beach teems with eclectic mix of restaurants

Downtown Jensen Beach is the center of the coastal town known for its Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon views, beaches, restaurants, shops and art galleries. It has a Caribbean feel, partly due to the brightly colored, tin-roofed Art Cottages that have been converted into artists' studios and galleries.

The Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts Jammin' Jensen from 6-10 p.m. every Thursday, which is a free mini festival featuring local art, live music, vendors and family-friendly entertain...

Grammys 2025 Recap -

The 67th GRAMMY Awards was held on Sunday, Feb. 2nd at the Cryto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The awards show brings together the most brilliant musicians from all different genres to celebrate their achievements and gifts.

However, this year Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. also wants to add that it also will show how the power of music can help rebuild, uplift and support those in need. This year’s awards show has the added purpose of raising funds to support the Los Angeles wildfire relie...

Where to eat? Fellsmere restaurants offer a taste of Mexican, Old Florida and seafood

Fellsmere is home to the St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park and the iconic Frog Leg Festival, which holds two Guinness Book World Records.It's where the first public school, railroad depot and hotel in Indian River County were built, and the first city south of the Mason-Dixon Line to allow women the right to vote even before the 19th Amendment was ratified.If you're in Fellsmere, here are some restaurants you can try:Eve Pierpont is a freelancer for TCPalm who looks out for the best things...

2024's Most Mesmerizing True Crime Docuseries

The true crime genre has skyrocketed in popularity, whether consumed via TV, movies, podcasts, books, or social media accounts.


We love engrossing ourselves in riveting narratives about the darker side of human nature.


Experts have devised numerous reasons why it captivates audiences, from loving mysteries to feeling accomplished from a closed case to general intrigue to wanting to understand the human psyche to just being fascinated by evil.

Regardless of why we crave these stories, w...

Where to eat? Indian River Drive in Sebastian teems with waterfront restaurants

The Sebastian waterfront along the west side of the Indian River Lagoon offers plenty of good food, live music and lively nightlife worth traveling from across the Treasure Coast for.

Riverview Park is the epicenter of fun, with major city events, holidays and concerts such as the annual Sebastian Clambake, Pelican Island Wildlife Festival, Concerts in the Park music series, Fourth of July Freedom Festival and Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival. The city also hosts a monthly Finally...

Abbott Elementary: Ava Coleman's Finest and Funniest Moments

Ava Coleman is so much more than just the Abbott Elementary principal. She has said some of the show’s most iconic one-liners and has captivated fans’ hearts with her humor, capriciousness, and self-confidence, which does tend to become self-absorption.


Although her self-interest has led to some questionable decisions as an elementary school principal, we still love her. Why? because she is much more than her comedy and ego, as her unparalleled character development since the pilot episode ha...

Where to get the best cocktails on the Treasure Coast

Making a superior cocktail means going a step above to ensure it is made with the freshest ingredients, embodies a balanced flavor, is visually stunning and is made with the correct techniques.

It can be easy to overlook the skill of crafting a tantalizing cocktail. Every ingredient used has significance. Even the glass it is presented in has meaning. One small ratio or preparation mishap can easily ruin a cocktail.

When a drink is creative, made with fresh ingredients and has an unparalleled...

Pat Boone, now 90, inspires gathering of 1,700 at Vero Beach Prayer Breakfast

VERO BEACH — Gathered under a white tent at Riverside Park early Thursday were about 1,700 people, united by their shared love of the Lord. It was heard through song and in the ways they've accepted him as their savior and father. It all made for a triumphant 21st annual Vero Beach Prayer Breakfast.

Keynoting the program was singer and actor Pat Boone, 90, who was was revered by the crowd for his iconic smooth vocals and for his inspiring speech, the same one he gave to his family at his 90th b...

Singer, actor Pat Boone is keynote speaker at 21st annual Vero Beach Prayer Breakfast

VERO BEACH — Singer, actor, author and record company head Pat Boone will be the keynote speaker at the 21st annual Vero Beach Prayer Breakfast.The breakfast will be at 7:30 on Thursday in Riverside Park.Michele Bachmann, dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University, and Erwin W. Lutzer, pastor emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, also are scheduled to speak.Boone, 90, is known for his pop, rock 'n' roll and gospel music, but he is also an author. He wrote his first book,...
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Musician Interviews and Editorials 

mxdwn Interview: Dani Filth Discusses Themes in The Screaming of the Valkyries, "Cooking With Music," Recent Music Videos and Creating Moods Through Music -

Cradle of Filth’s 14 studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries, is an epic soundtrack that showcases the bands’ ability to “cook with music.” It is a balanced record that is sonically rooted in the sounds that have kept fans wanting more for over 30 years while still delivering something new, exhibiting how music that is true and comes from the heart will always reign supreme. Frontman Dani Filth shared with mxdwn over a recorded Zoom interview the meaning behind the album’s lyrics, creating...

Grammys 2025 Recap -

The 67th GRAMMY Awards was held on Sunday, Feb. 2nd at the Cryto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The awards show brings together the most brilliant musicians from all different genres to celebrate their achievements and gifts.

However, this year Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. also wants to add that it also will show how the power of music can help rebuild, uplift and support those in need. This year’s awards show has the added purpose of raising funds to support the Los Angeles wildfire relie...

mxdwn Interview: Phantogram Shares What Latest Album, Memory of a Day, and What Having Each Other Means to Them -

Phantogram is a duo like no other. The symbiotic and respectful chemistry that lifelong friends Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter have is palpable in just one conversation. They have once again honed into the unique but diverse sound that Phantogram is known for in their latest album, Memory of a Day, which is emotional, raw, gritty, and beautiful.

The two knew what they wanted for this album from its inception, and also what they didn’t want from it every step of its journey to fruition. It is one...

mxdwn Best New Artist of 2024: Interview With Esteban Flores On Slow Joy's Channeling Of Emotions In New EP & Musical Future -

mxdwn’s best new artist of 2024, Slow Joy, is the solo project name of Esteban Flores whose wistful lyrics are carried by a sound that is hard to fit into just one, or even a couple, of genres, creating his own unique corner of the industry that has seen him thrive. Flores’ 2022 release of Soft Slam gained him fans on TikTok and Spotify with supporters only increasing since.

We had the honor of interviewing Flores, a very down to earth musician who puts the feeling he is conveying in a song abo...

Top 40 Best Albums Of 2024 (Album Of The Year) -

As 2024 comes to a close, the mxdwn staff reflect yet again on the music that has shaped the past year. Regardless of genre, it has become even clearer that AI is no replacement for individual artistic expression. A bot can churn out song after song of meaningless drivel but cannot replace the soul of a passionate musician. The albums below, in one way or another, represent the turmoil, joy and chaos of the past twelve months. They are complex, lyrically, sonically and culturally. They tell stor...

Top 40 Best Songs Of 2024 (Song Of The Year) -

mxdwn’s 40 best songs of 2024 was put together over numerous hours of thoughtful devotion to our readers and staff. Organizing this list is always a difficult feat due to the copious amount of notable music released, but the songs that are chosen and their ranking reflects this year’s energy and sonic ingenuity across genres. 2024 was a unique year with its share of turbulence and breakthroughs, but on this comprehensive list there is a song that each can relate to acting as a mirror for their o...

mxdwn Interview: Teemu Mäntysaari On What Joining Megadeth Means To Him, Musical Influences & Plans For The Band -

Teemu Mäntysaari, the Finnish guitarist known for his work with Wintersun and Smackbound, earned the opportunity of a dream—joining a band that you have long admired. Stepping into the role came naturally, which, after learning about how he conceptualizes, studies and appreciates music, comes as no surprise. Megadeth’s future will see Teemu’s creative hand in its new music and his chemistry with frontman Dave Mustaine means fans are in for a treat.

It was almost impossible not to be inspired as...

mxdwn Interview: Pale Waves' Heather Baron-Gracie Shares Smitten Inspirations, Touring and Creative Process -

Pale Waves’ latest album, Smitten, is full of sincerity, skill and chemistry. It showcases the music they create best together and contains extremely vulnerable lyrics that allow listeners to connect and find solace.

It encompasses fun pop tunes and slower, loving songs that will have you reminiscing the times you may not want to remember and the ones you do. In an interview with mxdwn, Heather shared her inspirations behind the lyrics, creative processes and what she hopes fans gain from her m...

mxdwn Interview: Infected Rain's Lena Scissorhands Discusses Latest Album, Band's Lineup Change, Lyrical Inspiration and Upcoming Tour -

Infected Rain’s latest album, TIME, is a musical journey that entails progressive and nu-metal sounds as well as seemingly heavier electronic elements that act as a second guitar to help guide the listener through each song. It even features a sitar and seemingly Middle Eastern-sounding elements that speak to Lena’s childhood. It hits hard when it needs to, while still containing some delicate aspects, and Lena Scissorhands’ (Elena Cataraga) voice truly shines during both.

Scissorhands is a hum...

mxdwn Interview: Dustin Kensrue on his latest album, touring and inspirations behind the music -

Dustin Kensrue is notorious for being the frontman for Thrice, but his solo work is to be just as appreciated. Over the years, he has created two different spaces for his talent to flourish and they couldn’t be more different.

Kensrue’s goal for his latest album, Desert Dreaming, was to make an album with a varied palate, and he certainly hit the mark with this rich record. Throughout it, that classic Southern country instrumentation teems along with the sounds of the Southwest and those of the...

mxdwn Interview: Of Mice & Men's Aaron Pauley Shares New Album's Emotional Background, Creative Process and Touring Experience

Of Mice & Men’s latests album, Tether, is a relatable creation of the emotions all too well known to the world as of late. The record is self-produced and highlights the more creative freedom of sound design elements compared to the previous album, Echo. Frontman, Aaron Pauley, shared with mxdwn specific inspirations, the development and ideas behind their song making process. With many tours dates scheduled for 2024, hearing Tether live will undoubtedly be an exciting and meaningful experience

Grunge Most Defining Albums Nevermind and Badmotorfinger Turn 30

Nirvana shirts can still be seen walking around. The infamous poster of Kurt Cobain playing his guitar with a cigarette dangling out of his mouth is hung in almost every house, dorm and apartment on campuses nationwide. “Black Hole Sun” has made many appearances on different playlists and was also covered very recently on The Voice. Nevermind and Badmotorfinger have even shaped Gen Zers born several years after their releases, along with the millennials who loved and accepted them.

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Grammys 2024 Recap

The 66th GRAMMY Awards was held on Sunday, Feb. 4th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The awards show brings together the most brilliant musicians from all different genres to celebrate their achievements and gifts. There were three new categories added to this year’s award show: Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording.

The 2024 nominees include SZA, with a leading nine nominations, Victoria Monét and Phoebe Bridgers of boygenius, with seve

mxdwn Interview: Anton Newcombe Discusses Latest Album, His Approach to Recording and Writing Music and His Affinity For the Suspension of Disbelief

Anton Newcombe, frontman for The Brian Jonestown Massacre, has an undeniable gift for creating music. The band’s latest record, The Future Is Your Past, absolutely demonstrates his ability to continually refine his craft. Before getting on stage in Seattle, WA, Newcombe shared with mxdwn how touring has been so far, his incredibly natural process of crafting songs, thought provoking realizations and much more. Not very many people can write a hit song, in entirety and off the cuff while in a hot

mxdwn Interview: Pixies' Joey Santiago Experiences Recording and Writing for Doggerel

Pixies have come out with their most evolved album yet, Doggerel. On this record, Joey Santiago contributes more than just his spectacular guitar playing- his talent writing lyrics and music. His exclusion from the headphone mix also allows the freedom to create his parts on the fly, adding his own special ingredient. The sprinkling of different genres that can be heard throughout the cohesive album is truly impressive and the band’s congeniality is something that should get fans electrified.

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mxdwn Interview: Filter's Richard Patrick Discusses New Album, Collaborations, Reunion with Nine Inch Nails and More

Richard Patrick has been the dedicated front man of Filter for the past 30 years. After a 7-year hiatus Filter’s new album, The Algorithm, hits ears on August 25. This record includes two sonic pleasures from a previous era, “Summer Child” and “Command Z.” Both are songs that Patrick worked on with Brian Liesegang for what was supposed to be ReBus, a follow up to Short Bus. It is also an album with a message and made for an array of moods. You can find a song on it to get pumped up for a party o

mxdwn Interview: Bill Leeb on Delerium's New Album, Front Line Assembly History and Music's Past and Future

Bill Leeb has had a very long, successful career making different styles of electronic music and he is still going strong. He truly is a staple and inspiration whether you are a fan or not. Delerium’s newest album, Signs, is a must listen and Leeb puts it in his top three favorite albums he has been a part of. Many may not know that this album is dedicated to Dave Heckman, founder and president of Metropolis Records, who unexpectedly passed away. All of Leeb’s projects showcase his stunning abil

Interview: Ben Barnes Details His Lifelong Passion For Music And Storytelling

Ben Barnes has decided to interject his acting career with a little music of his own. Barnes’ new album, Songs For You, features five soulful reminiscent songs that are sure to draw a solid fan base. Barnes’ love for storytelling, which is shown in his TV shows, has translated beautifully to his music.

mxdwn: What pushed you to start to do music?

Ben Barnes: I was always into music when I was very young. My dad was always blasting ’70s rock bands through the house: the Beatles, Rolling Stones,

mxdwn Interview: Mckenna Grace Talks About Her Music and Acting Career, Inspirations and Aspirations

Mckenna Grace is well known for her almost lifelong acting career, but her angelic voice is just one other trait that desires attention. Just like herself, the songs she has released are candid, relatable and heartfelt. Mxdwn had the absolute honor of interviewing Grace, full of life and laughs, a multitalented beacon of light. She has acted alongside some of the most renowned people in the industry and now has been able to portray her own stories through music. At the young age of 16, she hopes

Mark Lanegan's Noteworthy Solo Work, Collaborations and Covers

It’s no secret Mark Lanegan was a forerunner of grunge music. Universally known as the frontman for Screaming Trees and vocal collaborator in Queens of The Stone Age, Lanegan’s impact on the genre knows no bounds. The projects he created with these bands, and the many other collaborations that have defined his career will live on well past his unfortunate death on February 22, 2022. Lanegan’s beautiful creations are so plentiful that it may be easy to overlook how many solo projects he did and s

mxdwn Interview: Billy Howerdel Draws from Past Musical Inspirations on his Debut Solo Release, an Exciting New Direction from the Seasoned Artist.

Billy Howerdel’s new album, What Normal Was, distorts the area between guitar and synths to an optimum level. This cohesive record reflects the kinds of music that got him electrified as he grew up. Howerdel is in the throes of his tour and even with mishaps, he is thrilled to be playing the music that separates himself from previous work.

mxdwn: How has the tour gone thus far being that it is the first shows ever for this solo project?

Billy Howerdel: Well, it’s kind of a fast and furious pro

Interview: Greg Dulli Talks New Afghan Whigs' Album, It's Brilliant Feature Artists and Mark Lanegan

As Greg Dulli was parked outside of a grocery store, mxdwn had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the earthy Afghan Whigs musician about the band’s newest album: How Do You Burn?. Although Dulli has lost some good friends and band members, he is still thankful for the talented roster of friends he can bring in on his work, with many being featured on the new album. It felt like talking to an old friend throughout the interview, which speaks volumes about his character. He praises everyone aro

mxdwn Best New Artist 2023: Interview with Michael Rubin on King Falcon's Debut Album, Details Behind Their Name, Sound and Significance

mxdwn’s artist of the year, King Falcon, is a band consisting of Michael Rubin and James Terranova. While the two are the creative energy for the project, they are in the works of adding a new drummer and a possible rhythm guitarist. Their sound is a mix of indie and classic rock with inspirations like Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd with Tame Impala modern elements added in. The groups debut self-titled album, King Falcon, is 11 tracks of spirited melodies and meaningful lyrics. It was

Top 40 Best Albums Of 2023 (Album Of The Year)

As with every year following the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, this year has been tough. Not just for the music industry, but for the world at large. War, illness and general chaos has surmounted our expectations as a part of the human condition. As sentimental as it may sound, though, music has been there through it all. From the sizzling protest anthems to the intimately introspective ditties, the world of music has brought together people from all over, genre preferences aside. This year
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Five on Friday, Where to Eat and Freelance Assignments 

Old Florida: 10 best bars in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Sebastian

Old Florida-style bars have an allure that captures a specific time and lifestyle of the Sunshine State's past that was slower-paced, carefree and felt like everyone walked around sun-burned, in a bathing suit and flip flops, either freshly off a boat or covered in sand from the beach.While modern Florida may not completely emulate that same "je ne sais quoi," here are some Old Florida-like bars, one in each Treasure Coast city where applicable, including some that are less-obvious choices than...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for May 30 to June 1.You could go to an oddities and art market in Vero Beach, an entertaining staged reading in Vero Beach, a Pride fest in Port St. Lucie, a summer festival in Jensen Beach or a songwriters festival in Stuart.Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.Eve Pierpont is a freelancer for TCPa...

Stuart waterfront restaurants serve Florida seafood in casual or elegant settings

Stuart's location along the St. Lucie River and Atlantic Ocean has coined the city as the "Sailfish Capital of the World" and named "America's Happiest Seaside Town" by Coastal Living in 2016.In addition to Stuart Beach, the city has a scenic historic downtown and Riverwalk area, an arts scene with widespread murals and mosaics, boutique shops and top-notch restaurants.Here are some of the best Stuart waterfront restaurants:

Stuart's location along the St. Lucie River and Atlantic Ocean has coi...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for May 23-25.

You could go to a centennial and veterans celebration in Vero Beach, a cider tasting in Fort Pierce, a veterans fest in Port St. Lucie, a literary market in Port St. Lucie or a summer gardening class in Palm City.

Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.

Treasure Coast museums: 33 pl...

Waterfront restaurants on A1A in Jensen Beach, plus steaks, seafood, Italian food, dessert

A1A, which runs north-south in sections along the entire east coast of Florida, often provides a scenic drive by the Atlantic Ocean, including the portion in Jensen Beach on South Hutchinson Island in Martin County.

Jensen Beach is known for its vibrant atmosphere and proclamation as the "Pineapple Capitol of the World." The barrier island provides an array of outdoor activities from surfing to hiking nature trails, as well as shops, resorts such as the Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa and an ass...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for May 16-18.

You could go to a cornhole tournament in Sebastian, a community day in Fort Pierce, a mental health resource fair in Port St. Lucie, a pop-up market in Stuart or a birthday celebration in Palm City.

Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.

Now open: New indoor adventure park has go-k...

Where to eat? Fort Pierce City Marina area offers Florida-style dining experiences

The Fort Pierce City Marina area is uniquely beautiful and home to the city-owned and -operated marina and several tourist attractions that host special events, especially on the weekends.

There's Marina Square, the Fort Pierce Farmers Market, the Manatee Center, The Seven Gables House visitor center, the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery and Gazebo Park.

Here are the restaurants that can be enjoyed in the Fort Pierce marina area, loosely defined here as between Indian River Drive and the Indian Ri...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for May 9-11.

You could go to a a film screening in Vero Beach, a torch run in Fort Pierce, a Mother's Day market in Stuart, a thrift store anniversary in Stuart or a Mother's Day workshop in Palm City.

Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.

Eve Pierpont is a freelancer for TCPalm who looks out f...

Where to eat? Vero Beach's Central Beach has cafes, fine dining, waterfront restaurants

Vero Beach's Central Beach area is known for its public beach accesses, resorts, boutique shops and streets that are named for trees and flowers and laid out in alphabetical order.

Ocean Drive is the main drag, and notable locations include Humiston Beach Park, The Historic Driftwood Resort, the Vero Beach City Marina & Yacht Club, and Riverside Park with its theater and art museum.

Here are the restaurants that make up Central Beach's culinary scene, roughly defined here as Cypress Road south...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for May 2-4.

You could go to an anniversary plant sale in Vero Beach, a Kentucky Derby event in Vero Beach, a car and music festival in Fort Pierce, a tree giveaway in Port St. Lucie or a Derby party and auction in Palm City.

Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.

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Where to eat? Palm City offers a diverse range of restaurants

Palm City was created in 1912 when George Beckwith sold 12,133 acres of land to the Charles C. Chillingworth Palm Beach County Land Co.

The city, located west of the St. Lucie River, is home to the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center; numerous parks, such as Charlie Leighton Park and Lance Corporal Justin Wilson Memorial Park; and is less than 10 miles from Stuart Beach.

It is also home to the Martin Downs Golf Club, a former PGA and US Tour qualifiers course, and offers schools ranked among the to...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for April 25-27.

You could go to an Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration in Sebastian, a disaster preparedness expo in Vero Beach, a run and safety festival in Port St. Lucie, a pickleball event in Palm City or an Earth Day celebration in Hobe Sound.

Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.

Eve Pier...

Where to eat? Sewall's Point restaurants offer American comfort, Asian and Italian food

Sewall's Point, named by Capt. Henry Sewall, is the peninsula between the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon in Martin County.The Town of Sewall’s Point received its charter on June 12, 1957. It's grown to become one of Martin County's exclusive residential communities with about 825 residences, a business district, a town park and a town hall.Here are four restaurants featuring seafood, hibachi, Italian food and Asian food found on Sewall's Point.The well-known hibachi restaurant's Sew...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for April 18-20.

You could go to a K-9 fundraiser in Vero Beach, a run and festival in Vero Beach, a music festival in Fort Pierce, an Easter event in Port St. Lucie or an Earth Day cleanup in Stuart.

Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.

Fact check: Has Wavegarden broken ground on Fort Pierce s...

Where to eat? Indiantown offers Mexican, Guatemalan and Southern food restaurants

Indiantown in western Martin County was settled by fleeing members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida in 1858 as a trading post following the Third Seminole War.It changed during the Florida land boom of the 1920s after S. Davies Warfield, a railroad tycoon, intended to make the town a southern hub for his railroad company. It was incorporated at the Village of Indiantown on Dec. 31, 2017.When in Indiantown, try its food trucks options — The Big Taco, Taqueria Solavino Taco Truck, Taqueria La Indi...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Editor's note: The Martin County event has been removed because it occurred the previous weekend.

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for April 11-13.

You could go to a boat show in Vero Beach, an art festival in Vero Beach, an oyster festival in Fort Pierce, a food and music festival in Port St. Lucie or an Earth Day Festival in Port St. Lucie.

Here’s your...

9 Easter Sunday brunch restaurants on the Treasure Coast

There is something special about pairing Easter, or springtime in general, with brunch. The breakfast and lunch fusion is an easygoing way to spend time with loved ones while enjoying festive foods in an atmosphere that matches. Brunch items often incorporate springtime seasonal ingredients, making fresh and aesthetically pleasing dishes that all can savor.

Here are restaurants that are open for brunch on Easter Sunday in each Treasure Coast City where applicable, including some that are less-o...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for April 4-6.

You could go to a poetry and barbecue dinner in Vero Beach, a craft spirits festival in Vero Beach, a seafood and marine wildlife art festival in Fort Pierce, a tacos and treats festival in Port St. Lucie or a fit fest in Stuart.

Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.

New restauran...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for March 28-30.You could go to a paddleboard and kayak race in Vero Beach, a longtime powwow in Fort Pierce, a veterans and first responders celebration in Fort Pierce, a patriotic plant show in Stuart or a jazz benefit concert in Stuart.Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.Eve Pierpont is a freelan...

Where to eat? Fellsmere restaurants offer a taste of Mexican, Old Florida and seafood

Fellsmere is home to the St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park and the iconic Frog Leg Festival, which holds two Guinness Book World Records.It's where the first public school, railroad depot and hotel in Indian River County were built, and the first city south of the Mason-Dixon Line to allow women the right to vote even before the 19th Amendment was ratified.If you're in Fellsmere, here are some restaurants you can try:Eve Pierpont is a freelancer for TCPalm who looks out for the best things...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for March 21-23.

You could go to a ukulele festival in Sebastian, a Women's History Month performance in Vero Beach, a strawberry fest in Port St. Lucie, an art and craft festival in Stuart and a spring fest in Stuart.

Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.

Eve Pierpont is a freelancer for TCPalm...

Where to get milkshakes on the Treasure Coast

Milkshakes have been a fixture of American youth since their rise in popularity when they started being sold in diners and soda shops, which were a mix between a drug store and ice cream parlor.

Here are some restaurants that offer milkshakes, one in each Treasure Coast city where applicable, including some that are less-obvious choices than your tried-and-true favorite.

The Sebastian Sandwich Shack is a family-owned and operated restaurant that makes its soups, salads, daily specials and dess...

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for March 14-16.

You could go to a community festival in Sebastian, a wildlife refuge celebration in Vero Beach, a St. Patrick's Day block party in Fort Pierce, a St. Patrick's Day parade in Jensen Beach or a plant sale in Stuart.

Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.

Wildlife refuges: Pelican I...

7 restaurants that offer Greek gyros

Gyros are known for their tender, flavorful meat that is stacked on a vertical rotisserie and thinly shaven off while it's cooking. It is usually served in a pita with tomato, onion and tzatiki sauce. Lamb, pork, beef and chicken are all popular types of meat for the Greek dish that has become esteemed by Americans since its inception.

Here are some restaurants that offer gyros, one in each Treasure Coast city where applicable, including some that are less-obvious choices than your tried-and-tr...
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2024's Most Mesmerizing True Crime Docuseries

The true crime genre has skyrocketed in popularity, whether consumed via TV, movies, podcasts, books, or social media accounts.


We love engrossing ourselves in riveting narratives about the darker side of human nature.


Experts have devised numerous reasons why it captivates audiences, from loving mysteries to feeling accomplished from a closed case to general intrigue to wanting to understand the human psyche to just being fascinated by evil.

Regardless of why we crave these stories, w...

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Ava Coleman is so much more than just the Abbott Elementary principal. She has said some of the show’s most iconic one-liners and has captivated fans’ hearts with her humor, capriciousness, and self-confidence, which does tend to become self-absorption.


Although her self-interest has led to some questionable decisions as an elementary school principal, we still love her. Why? because she is much more than her comedy and ego, as her unparalleled character development since the pilot episode ha...

Stories of Strength: Powerful Depictions of Cancer on Television

Depictions of cancer on television have not always been the most accurate portrayals in the past.


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Not only is it dangerous to spread false narratives, but disseminating valuable information and raising awareness is vital.

Not all specialists agree that TV portrayals of cancer ar...

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Some TV show restaurants know how to make food correctly and make fans wish they could get in their cars and order some delicious creations.


This eclectic mix of fine dining restaurants with Michelin Star dreams to TV show diners puts real-life restaurants to shame.


Whether the featured restaurant is the show’s center, the hangout spot for characters, a front, or a simple side story, these on-screen eateries will tantalize taste buds.

In no particular order, here are the top restaurants...

The Best Sad Movies to Watch If You're In the Mood for a Good Cry

Sometimes, watching sad movies that make you cry is just what the doctor ordered. This is because they provide a cathartic release. The best sad movies evoke strong emotions and provide psychological relief, either by purging emotions or combating unresolved issues.


Regardless of the reason for seeking out this emotional journey, there is a wide array of heartbreaking stories that will get the job done if you’re in the mood for a good cry.


When it is time to cuddle up with your favorite bl...

TV Characters Defined by Their Sense of Humor

It can be difficult to stand out as a character known for your sense of humor, given the fact that everyone has a different idea of what is funny.


There is your standard comedian who can tell a joke and think on their feet. Other times, the comedy comes from a certain type of stupidity where it is so dumb it is funny.


Some thrive because of their dry sense of humor or cynicism, and physical, witty, observational, self-deprecating, sarcastic, and satirical humor all have homes, too.

Ther...

Fixated Females: 17 Duos Who Obsess Over Each Other

One of the best aspects of TV is watching relationships build, transform, and transpire, whether they are healthy or not.
Feuding females, frenemies, and gal pals glued at the hip seem to carry a magical essence in the TV world.
Some are so iconic they drive the show and make for the best scenes and audience draw. Here are 17 female duos who obsess over each other!
Laverne & Shirley first aired in 1976 and was a spinoff of Happy Days. It stars Penny Marshall (Laverne) and Cindy Williams (Shir...

High Potential Season 1: Everything We Know So Far

That's correct. The big bird from FX hit comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Kaitlin Olson will switch gears to become a detective!

Aside from Always Sunny, Olson is known for her way too short-lived comedy, The Mick.

During TV upfront week, ABC announced that High Potential is one of the network's two dramas slated for this fall.

On Olson's side will be her detective partner, Daniel Sunjata.

Sunjata is known for his roles as Paul Briggs on Graceland and Franco Rivera on Rescue Me.

Th

The Age of the Renewed Limited Series: Is Network Execs' Fear of Commitment Bad For TV?

The concept of the limited series swept the TV world recently, and it felt like it happened overnight.

It is not an entirely new idea, as miniseries have existed since the time of radio dramas.

However, people lost interest in them at some point, and the era seemed to come to an end.

So much so that in 1991, the Emmy Awards merged Outstanding Miniseries with Outstanding TV Movie.

After numerous name changes to the category, the concept suddenly resurged -- the limited series was born.

With

Abbott Elementary Season 4: Cast & Character Guide

The cast of Abbott Elementary has been working hard at Willard R. Abbott Elementary, but no one more than second-grade teacher Janine Teagues.

The main cast has remained mostly the same since the comedy's inception.

Quinta Brunson stepped in a different light as we saw her work in her new role as a temporary fellowship in the school district.

This gave Season 3 a little twist, following her trying to adjust to bureaucracy and her co-workers' happenings.

The cast brings mightier humor to our

When Going Off the Rails Makes Excellent TV

When you think about shows that have gone off the rails, Riverdale, Dexter, Game of Thrones, How I Met Your Mother, or Glee usually come to mind.

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However, there are certain cases where it makes TV gold.

Keeping an audience interested and on the edge of their seats can be challenging.

We want to be enthralled, but that comes with the fact that doing this means changing plots, characters, or many other f

Vanderpump Rules' Post-Scandoval Season Was a Mess: Is It Time to End the Series?

Vanderpump Rules has given us over a decade of pure entertainment at its absolute finest. There is no argument there.

However, Vanderpump Rules Season 11 has left fans wondering if it is time to end the show.

It's a loaded question, no doubt about that. There are arguments for both sides.

Wasn't it the beginning of the end when Kristen and Stassi got kicked off, and the final page turned with Jax's exit? I mean, it was his show, right?

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Carrie Preston's Long and Enjoyable Road to Lead Lady

Carrie Preston is an acclaimed actress, producer, and director. She has a long list of roles and projects but is most known for her roles as Arlene Fowler in the HBO drama True Blood and Elsbeth Tascioni in the CBS drama The Good Wife.

She won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her work on The Good Wife.

After The Good Wife, she played the same character in the Paramount+ spinoff, The Good Flight.

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How Important is a Showrunner to a Series?

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They might not be the original creators, but they cover all aspects of the creative elements, evolve the show's vision, and decide where the story and character arcs will go.

They run the writing rooms, head the development, hire writers, and ensure actors are kept happy and that the budget is not exceeded.

Series are usually a collective effort, with writers giving their thoughts, but showrunners have the final say and are essential.

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It's Time to Give Up on Euphoria Season 3, and That's OK

When Euphoria first aired, it set a new bar for teen dramas. Its cast is a mix of so many different characters with unique story storylines and personal struggles.

Each gave fans a different window into realities or a mirror to connect with.

It discusses addiction, sexual exploration, sexuality, domestic abuse, body image, first loves, heartbreaks, the ups and downs of friendships, and so much more.

The show has been awarded nine Emmys for its first two seasons, which is not an easy feat, and

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's Return to Jersey Shore Raises Questions About Safety and Abuse In the World of Reality TV

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The chosen cast members living in a shared house in Seaside Heights introduced fans to the GTL lifestyle that is now engrained in pop culture history.

MTV hit the nail on the head with the entertainment from Jersey Shore.

It was raunchy, "ratchet," and full of drama.

It turned away from the classy mold of a high-end reality series and focused on a group of Guido friends that cap

Did Arizona Robbins' Return to Grey's Anatomy Hit Us In the Feels the Way We'd Hoped?

If there is one thing inevitable about getting attached to a doctor on Grey's Anatomy, you're toying with fire.

Numerous beloved cast members have come and gone from the hit hospital drama since it first aired in 2005.

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Dr. Robbins has undoubtedly had one of the most exciting story arcs in the show.

She played a pivotal and inspirational character during the ro

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It feels like the world switched right after I graduated high school, and I have experienced both the older and the younger side of t

Lifetime True Crime Movies That Hit the Mark

Lifetime is known for its original 'Ripped From the Headlines' movies that retell the events that grip the nation and even the world.

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The Best Heist Movies on Netflix if You Don't Love Heist Movies

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From ancient artifacts to cash, to coins, to a drug lord's loot, no matter what the end prize, if it is valuable, you can bet a heist movie has been made about it.

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There was a time when families sat down and watched TV together.

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Grey's Anatomy's Strangest, But Real, Medical Cases

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The fact that they can still even shock the audience after all this time is a testament to the writers, producers, and cast.

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Whether they are ranked for their rarity, uneasiness,

All American Does These Things Better Than Friday Night Lights

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We tend to think that money brings ha

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3: Release Date, Cast, Trailer & Everything We Know

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The TV series first aired in June 2022 and is based on the book series written by Jenny Han of the same name, who is also the showrunner.

If you don't know about this show, check out our nine reasons you should watch The Summer I Turned Pretty. It's compelling stuff!

Isabel "Belly" Conklin, her mother Laurel, and her brother Steven have spent every sum
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