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2011 Stories by Jose D. Duran

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  Bar Closing Current NE 14th Street Location; Set to Reopen in Fall 2011

  published Jun 21, 2011

  Crossfade has received word that Best of Miami 2011 Readers' Poll winner Bar will be closing after July 4. The news comes as a shock, even though there have been previous rumors of the venue's closure... More >>

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  Johnny's Miami Opens Thursday in Former Urbanite Bistro Space

  published Jun 21, 2011

  See photos from the Johnny's Miami Grand Opening. For as long as Crossfade's been partaking in Miami's nightlife, NE 14th Street has always been dominated by hipster venues: I/O Lounge, PS 14, and W... More >>

• Panic Bomber Releases Video For "Visit From the Grave" and Announces New EP For July 5

  published Jun 20, 2011

  If you didn't already know it, Crossfade loves pretty much anything local act Panic Bomber produces. We've adored him ever since he dropped his demo, Calling in Threats, in 2008. And even though the B... More >>

• Photos: "Enter the Nineties" Zine Exhibit at Miami-Dade Main Library

  published Jun 17, 2011

  Check out all the photos from "Enter the Nineties" at Miami-Dade Main Library here.Remember the ziner It was the DIY magazine for the aspiring teenage artist, rock 'n' rock journalist, and literary wr... More >>

• Video: Lady Gaga's "Edge of Glory" Goes For Simplicity

  published Jun 17, 2011

  No wacky costumes. No crazy concepts. No iconic dance moves. Lady Gaga's new video for "Edge of Glory" is an anomaly in her kooky visual catalog. Germanotta hasn't looked this "regular" since her "Jus... More >>

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  Best of Miami 2011 Rises From the Dead

  published Jun 15, 2011

  BRAAAAAAIIIIIIINSSS! Er, excuse us. We meant to say the wait is finally over. Best of Miami 2011 is finally here. Winners were chosen by the New Times editorial board in 345 categories such as Be... More >>

• Best of Miami 2011: Behind the Scenes Video

  published Jun 14, 2011

  Best of Miami 2011 is almost upon us! One more day and we'll reveal all the winners in 345 categories. But before then, we wanted to show you how we put together this year's theme, "The Rising."Happy ... More >>

• Rokbar Closes After Seven Years

  published Jun 14, 2011

  An anomaly among nightclubs and lounges in South Beach, Rokbar was a favorite among locals and downtowners who wanted something a bit more authentic than what the area usually afforded. Unfortunately,... More >>

• B More, Not Less

  published June 9, 2011

  We’ve always been a little confused by Bart B More’s name. B More, whose real name is Bart van der Meer, is Dutch, but his DJ... More >>

• Preview Grand Central's Upstairs Lounge at 42Below Party This Saturday

  published Jun 09, 2011

  The upstairs lounge at Grand Central is one of those projects we've been hearing about since 2010. Awhile ago, venue reps told us that they would be opening a more intimate hangout in the second-floo... More >>

• Jacuzzi Boys' Glazin' Hitting You in The Face August 30

  published Jun 03, 2011

  West Palm Beach may have Surfer Blood. But Miami's got Jacuzzi Boys and Crossfade wouldn't have it any other way.The trio has been churning out tracks since 2007. And after releasing their debut album... More >>

• Queer Eye for the Stage

  published June 2, 2011

  When Bravo premiered Queer Eye for the Straight Guy in 2003, it catapulted metrosexuality into mainstream culture. But even South Park... More >>

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  Dirty Vegas Making a Comeback With Synesthesia at New World Center June 4

  published Jun 02, 2011

  Finding commercial success through advertising can be a bitch. Dirty Vegas knows this well. The British trio's popularity exploded after the track, "Days Go By," off their self-titled debut, was featu... More >>

• FriendsWithYou's "Rainbow City" Commemorates New Section of NYC's High Line

  published Jun 02, 2011

  First it was Toronto, then Miami. Now Sam Borkson and Arturo "Tury" Sandoval, better known as the art collective FriendsWithYou, are taking their whimsical outdoor installation, "Rainbow City," to New... More >>

• STK $150 Gift Certificate, No Strings Attached Super-Mega Giveaway!

  published Jun 02, 2011

  rThanks to the kind people at Paramount, Short Order readers can win one of the best giveaways ever. Prize includes a Blu-ray copy of No Strings Attached, the romantic comedy starring Oscar... More >>

• Fatboy Slim, Laidback Luke, Rusko, Steve Aoki Setting Sail Aboard Hard Cruise 2012

  published May 31, 2011

  There is finally a lineup for the upcoming Hard Cruise -- now cleverly named Holy Ship! -- departing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2012 and returning on January 9. The four-day... More >>

• Top Five '90s Accessories From Tamagotchi to Pagers

  published May 27, 2011

  A while back, Cultist wrote about the return of '90s fashion thanks to a New York Times profile of the Elaine Benes look making a comeback. With Vagabond hosting '90s Homecoming this weekend, we wante... More >>

• Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway!

  published May 27, 2011

  Huzzah! We're back with another giveaway and this one's big. Restaurant.com is offering Short Order readers a chance to win one of four (yes, FOUR) $25 gift certificates to use on Restaurant.com.What'... More >>

• Pop Goes the Crunk

  published May 26, 2011

  When Southern crunk pioneers the Ying Yang Twins yelled out, “Skeet! Skeet!” in their 2003 hit “Get Low,” middle America took... More >>

• Top Chef: The Tour Arrives in Miami June 1

  published May 26, 2011

  Do you swoon when you hear Fabio Vivian speakr Squeal every time Clara Hall says "Hootie hoo"r Well, then you are in luck, because Top Chef is taking its show on the road. The creatively named Top Che... More >>

• Identity Festival Tickets On Sale Today

  published May 20, 2011

  Quick reminder: Tickets for Miami's stop on the Identity Festival are currently on sale via idfestival.com. Passes range from $40 general admission to $400 on-stage VIP, which includes food and drinks... More >>

• Gordon Biersch $50 Gift Card Giveaway

  published May 20, 2011

  Hey, Short Order readers, we're back with another giveaway! This time it's a $50 gift card to Gordon Biersch. You can get a lot of beer for that kind of money.What to do you have to do win itr We're g... More >>

• Poll: How Will You Vote in Tuesday's Election for Miami-Dade Mayorr

  published May 20, 2011

  Eleven candidates are vying for the job of leading Miami-Dade County after the disastrous missteps taken by Carlos Alvarez that led to a historic recall. Whoever replaces him has the daunting task of ... More >>

• Calling All Kinderwhores

  published May 19, 2011

  The ’90s were a transitional period. We were coming down from our ’80s cocaine high and settling into a new world that was relatively... More >>

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  Lady Gaga Born This Way Haus Party at Mansion May 24

  published May 19, 2011

  Put your paws up, little monster. Lady Gaga is coming to town. Er, well, sort of. Not really. But her Born This Way album listening party will be hitting SoBe. And thanks to Gaga's latest commercial p... More >>