Email Author Jose D. Duran

2012 Stories by Jose D. Duran

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  Tropical Storm Isaac: Watch Out For Falling Palm Fronds UPDATED

  published Aug 26, 2012

  If you're like us at Riptide, your eyes have been rolling all morning watching NBC 6, CBS 4, Local 10, and WSVN make fools of themselves reporting on the "awful" conditions brought by Tropical Storm I... More >>

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  Tropical Storm Isaac: Hurricane Warning, Schools Closed Monday UPDATED

  published Aug 25, 2012

  It's happening, people! Southern Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys are under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Isaac keeps moving northwest at 17 mph. The northern part of the county remains under a h... More >>

• Rokbar Miami Reopens on South Beach

  published August 23, 2012

  Rokbar Miami Reopens on South Beach More >>

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  South Street Restaurant & Bar Moving Into Former Sra. Martinez Space

  published Aug 16, 2012

  When Sra. Martinez bowed out of of the Design District back in July, we knew it wouldn't be long before the space would reopen with a new concept.Amir Ben-Zion, the man behind Gigi, Bardot, Cooper Ave... More >>

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  Rokbar Miami Reopens on South Beach After a 14-Month Closure

  published Aug 16, 2012

  See also "Rokbar Closes After Seven Years." When iconic South Beach party spot Rokbar closed in 2011, the time was right. It had enjoyed a seven-year run -- an eternity by SoBe nightclub standards ... More >>

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  Winter Music Conference 2013 Dates Announced; Moves Back to Convention Center

  published Aug 10, 2012

  See also "WMC is back with Ultra but still needs a makeover" and "WMC and Ultra's complicated breakup." We'll admit, we've let Winter Music Conference's organizers have it the last few years. But it'... More >>

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  Barfly Opening Soon in Former Bar, PS14 Space at 28 NE 14th Street

  published Aug 07, 2012

  See also "Vagabond Owner Carmel Ophir Rumored to Be Opening Barfly, New Club in Old Bar Space." Perhaps the worst-kept secret in Miami's nightlife scene was what was happening to the space formerly o... More >>

• Eric Prydz at Identity Festival 2012 at Klipsch Amphitheater August 4

  published August 2, 2012

  Eric Prydz at Identity Festival 2012 at Klipsch Amphitheater August 4 More >>

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  Ryan Lochte Wins First U.S. Olympic Gold; Danell Leyva Dominates in Men's Gymnastics Qualifications

  published Jul 28, 2012

  See also "Six South Florida Athletes To Keep Tabs On During the Games," "Introducing Your Florida Athletes," "London 2012 Olympics: South Florida Athletes (Photos)"The bad news for Team USA so far see... More >>

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  London 2012 Olympics: Introducing Your Florida Athletes

  published Jul 27, 2012

  See also "Six South Florida Athletes To Keep Tabs On During the Games" and "London 2012 Olympics: South Florida Athletes (Photos)"Something called "the Olympic Spirit" is in the air, and suddenly, we'... More >>

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  Identity Festival's Eric Prydz on Collaborating with Pop Stars: "It's Not Really Where I Come From or What I Set Out to Do"

  published Jul 27, 2012

  See also "Identity Festival 2012's Five Most Exciting Artists." Before even being given the go-ahead to speak with Eric Prydz, the London-based Swedish DJ-producer, we are told that any questions abo... More >>

• Welcome to Our New Livefyre Commenting System

  published Jul 20, 2012

  Today, the Miami New Times rolled out a new user profile platform dubbed My Voice Nation. Your voice -- and the opinions you voice in our comments section -- will now be amplified through a fancy new ... More >>

• Splish Splash

  published July 12, 2012

  Ah, Sunday. Even God rested on the seventh day, so why shouldn’t you? And while you’re resting, why not enjoy the beautiful Miami... More >>

• Florida Viral Rap Star Kitty Pryde Talks Justin Bieber, Tumblr, Her Age, and Writing Rhymes

  published July 12, 2012

  Florida Viral Rap Star Kitty Pryde Talks Justin Bieber, Tumblr, Her Age, and Writing Rhymes More >>

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  UR1 Music Festival Promises Diverse Music Lineup, Art During Basel 2012 Weekend

  published Jul 06, 2012

  If you saw the ads and announcements popping up for the UR1 Music Festival, you know that there is something brewing for the week of Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 in December. We have to admit our first... More >>

• Kitty Pryde, Viral Tumblr Star, Keeps It Real By Rapping About Her Boy Crushes

  published Jul 05, 2012

  White girl rappers are a tough sell. Ask Uffie, Kreayshawn, and Iggy Azalea. The vitriol thrown their way -- whether deserved or not -- tends to stem from the question, "What do white girls know about... More >>

• Horse Meat Disco at Electric Pickle: Five Reasons to Love the Queer Disco Party, Even If You're Straight

  published Jun 29, 2012

  Any disco music lover has probably heard of Horse Meat Disco, the London collective made up by promoters and DJs James Hillard, Severino, Luke Howard and Jim Stanton. Together they go around the world... More >>

• TUSK Saturdays, The Garret's New Weekly Dance Party, Promises Golden Girls

  published Jun 29, 2012

  Read also "Best of Miami 2012 - Best Weekly Party: Peachfuzz at the Garret" and "Jacuzzi Boys Headed to Europe for 26-City Tour." Ah, the weekly party. We here at Crossfade were worried that it was g... More >>

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  Digitalism at Grand Central Miami, June 16

  published Jun 18, 2012

  See the full 38-photo slideshow of Digitalism at Grand Central -- plus Crossfade's interview with Digitalism about new DJ-Kicks album. Digitalism Grand Central, Miami Saturday, June 16 Better Than: ... More >>

• Get the Low Down

  published June 7, 2012

  Dubstep was popping up in Miami venues long before it was usurped by the likes of Skrillex. In fact, back when British pioneers were experimenting... More >>

• Crunk Call

  published May 31, 2012

  When historians look back at turn-of-the-century music at the dawn of Y2K, Jonathan Smith’s name will surely be mentioned. How could it not?... More >>

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  Best of Miami 2012 - Best DJ: Laura (of Miami)

  published Jun 07, 2012

  Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphoner Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don't forget to check out the full Best of Miami... More >>

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  Cooper Avenue Arriving at New World Garage Space This Summer; Gigi South Beach Plans Scrapped

  published Jun 05, 2012

  Last year, we broke the news that restauranteur and nightlife impresario Amir Ben-Zion was planning to open a South Beach outpost of Gigi at 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue. The location at the parking garag... More >>

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  Laura (of Miami) Leaves WVUM and Takes Vamos a la Playa to Wynwood Radio

  published Jun 04, 2012

  On May 7, Laura Sutnick, AKA Laura (of Miami), said goodbye to her longtime Monday-evening slot on WVUM. Her show, Vamos a la Playa, was arguably one of the station's most recognizable, thanks in larg... More >>

• No Name's Lorraine Sangre Talks Throne of Blood's Quarterly Residency at Electric Pickle

  published May 31, 2012

  In case you didn't know, Electric Pickle has a new H.B.I.C. Meet Lorraine Sangre, director of marketing and booking. She's also the lady behind the venue's monthly party No Name. What exactly is No... More >>