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2012 Stories by Jose D. Duran

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  Gramps Bar's Free New Year's Eve 2013: Arthur Baker and the Return to Miami

  published Dec 31, 2012

  If Gramps had announced this party a bit earlier, it would have surely make Crossfade's list of best free New Year's Eve events. And in a city where the average general admission ticket for tonight's ... More >>

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  Wynwood's Gramps Bar Set to Host Official Grand Opening in January 2013

  published Dec 28, 2012

  You've probably read a lot about the new Wynwood bar Gramps. It's a blend of old Florida, hipster aesthetics, and the area's signature warehouse grittiness. In other words, it's perfect."It originates... More >>

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  Most Expensive New Year's Eve 2013 Parties in Miami

  published Dec 27, 2012

  Fiscal cliff, shmimal shmilff. You're a baller. You aren't worried that your stock portfolio will be worthless on January 1, 2013. That's why come December 31, you can afford to be irresponsible with ... More >>

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  Kenny Scharf on Tony Goldman: "Everyone Is Thinking About Him"

  published Dec 14, 2012

  Here we thought we knew everything there was to know about painter Kenny Scharf, and then he surprises us. He may not be a Miami native, but Scharf lived in the city during the '90s, which during the ... More >>

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  Agustina Woodgate Shines at Art Basel Miami Beach 2012

  published Dec 06, 2012

  About fucking time!That's what we have to say about Art Basel Miami Beach's organizers finally inviting Spinello Projects to exhibit at the big show. Last year, we got into an argument at the Miami Be... More >>

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  MOCA L.A.'s Basel Beach Party: Lykke Li, Miike Snow, Peter Bjorn and John

  published Dec 06, 2012

  MOCA L.A. Beach Party With Lykke Li, Miike Snow, and Peter Bjorn and John Raleigh Hotel, Miami Beach Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Better Than: A trip to Ikea. There is something to be said about MOC... More >>

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  Art Basel Bingo 2012: Back and Marginally Better!

  published Dec 04, 2012

  We had a lot of fun last year when we played our first-ever Basel Bingo. So we've decided to resuscitate the game, because arty folks are such easy targets. We've once again, packed the board wit... More >>

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  Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 Art Fairs and Gallery Guide

  published Nov 30, 2012

  Soon enough Miami will be overtaken by art... well, the art market, in a display of crass commercialism that flaunts a disgusting amount of wealth. But we get it. You want to partake and rub elbows wi... More >>

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  Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 Music Guide: Acts Announced So Far

  published Nov 30, 2012

  Sure, we like to pretend the week of Art Basel Miami Beach (AKA Miami Art Week) is all about the glorified flea market happening either side of the causeway. But you just want to party. You can't affo... More >>

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  UR1 Festival Postponed, Will Be Rescheduled UPDATED

  published Nov 21, 2012

  According to UR1 Festival organizers, the fest has been postponed, not canceled. The reason given for the rescheduling: a weather forecast that predicts strong winds the weekend of December 8 and 9. ... More >>

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  Thanksgiving in Miami: Recipes and Guides

  published Nov 20, 2012

  Short Order has been posting a cornucopia (pun intended) of Thanksgiving-related stories the past few days. It's our way of giving a bit back to you (also, it's our job). And to make life a little eas... More >>

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  Brad Knoefler: Urban Revivalist

  published November 22, 2012

  Will Miami ever become a metropolis on par with New York, Chicago, Paris, or London? Brad Knoefler hopes so. But he isn't a condo... More >>

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  Julian Consuegra: Punk Rock by Design

  published November 22, 2012

  Miami's underground fashion scene may be small, but it has proven more than capable of producing world-class creatives. Take... More >>

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  Hurricane Sandy Brings Soggy Weather, Probably Won't Ruin Your Halloween Weekend

  published Oct 25, 2012

  Hurricane Sandy isn't expected to make landfall in Florida, but the storm will still be annoying as the outer bands hit the southeastern part of the state throughout the day.Miami-Dade is under a trop... More >>

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  Beached Miami's Second Anniversary: Jordan Melnick Picks His Ten Favorite Photo Moments

  published Oct 05, 2012

  Where would Miami be without Beached Miamir Well, we're not entirely sure, but it would definitely be poorer without it.Created and nurtured by Jordan Melnick and Robby Campbell, the blog has become a... More >>

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  New Times' South Florida Web Awards 2012: Vote Now!

  published Oct 03, 2012

  We've spent the past few weeks scoping out South Florida's social media landscape in search of the best of the web. Our eyes are a bit bleary from staring at our computer screens and iPhones, but here... More >>

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  South Street's Amaris Jones Promises to Win You Over With Pork-Free Soul Food

  published Oct 02, 2012

  The words pork-free seem to be the only thing people remember when Short Order broke the news of South Street's arrival at the former Sra. Martinez space. Not that we blame you. How can you make delic... More >>

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  Cooper Avenue Opens Today In South Beach (Photos)

  published Sep 28, 2012

  Amir Ben-Zion's long-awaited eatery, Cooper Avenue, finally opens today. What started as Gigi Village has now morphed into a new concept that features New American cuisine -- contemporary dishes with ... More >>

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  M83 Finally Makes Proper Miami Debut at Fillmore Miami Beach, September 26

  published Sep 27, 2012

  M83 Wednesday, September 26 Fillmore Miami Beach Better Than: Dreaming ... IRL. A "nightmare" is the word Anthony Gonzalez used last night at the Fillmore Miami Beach to describe M83's disastrous ap... More >>

• M83 at the Fillmore September 26

  published September 20, 2012

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  M83: After Disastrous Miami Debut at Ultra Music Festival, Dream Poppers Try Again

  published Sep 14, 2012

  See also "M83 at Ultra Music Festival 2012: Technical Issues Ruin Live Performance" and "M83 on Ruined Ultra Performance: Our Deepest Apologies.'" When M83 was announced as part of 2012's Ultra Music... More >>

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  Electric Pickle Closed For At Least Two Weeks Due To Renovations; Events Moving To Villa 221

  published Sep 11, 2012

  Electric Pickle has just announced that it will be closed for at least the next two weeks. The reason given in the official statement released by the venue is "to undergo official renovations for the ... More >>

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  M.I.A., Miike Snow, Bloc Party, Fun., Five Others Rumored for UR1 Festival Lineup

  published Sep 07, 2012

  Some people felt a little underwhelmed when we here at Crossfade revealed that Kanye West, The Offspring, Keane, Cocoon Heroes, Lou Reed, Erick Morillo, and Bob Sinclar had been tapped to perform at ... More >>

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  Kanye West, Lou Reed, Offspring Headlining UR1 Festival in Miami During Basel Weekend

  published Sep 05, 2012

  There have been a few delays in announcing the lineup for the UR1 Festival, happening the weekend of Art Basel Miami Beach at Bayfront Park. But we here at Crossfade have finally received details ab... More >>

• Ten Best Miami Bands of All Time

  published September 6, 2012

  Ten Best Miami Bands of All Time More >>