We Love the ‘80s

The ’80s brought Reaganomics, Rubik’s Cube, New Coke, Madonna, the end of the Cold War, high-tops, Swatches, and teased hair. They're all awesome, so it’s no wonder that local indie record store Sweat Records holds an annual ode to the decade with its ’80s Prom. Already in its seventh year,...

By Jose D. Duran

November 19, 2009

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The ’80s brought Reaganomics, Rubik’s Cube, New Coke, Madonna, the end of the Cold War, high-tops, Swatches, and teased hair. They're all awesome, so it’s no wonder that local indie record store Sweat Records holds an annual ode to the decade with its ’80s Prom. Already in its seventh year, the nostalgic trip promises plenty of clichés mixed with hipster aesthetics at the Vagabond. DJ Hottpants and WVUM's Laura of Miami will spin the tunes to make your rump move, while Ray Milian will take charge of the decks in the main room. Since no prom is complete without a live band, The State Of will play plenty of cover songs to transport you back to when the Internet was a thing nerds played with.

Have your limo pull up at 9:30 p.m., because that’s when the celebration begins.
Wed., Nov. 25, 9:30 p.m., 2009

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Jose D. Duran is associate editor of Miami New Times where he primarily oversees the arts and culture and music beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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