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John Hood

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    Man Arrested for Pawning Takashi Murakami Ring Stolen During Basel '08

    ​The work of playful Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami, who has collaborated on everything from a colorful collection of Louis Vuitton bags to Kanye West videos, is always a big hit at Art Basel Miami Beach. His popularity also makes his works susceptible to theft, and a $72,500 one-o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2010

    Taking a Hard Hat Tour of Frank Gehry's New World Symphony HQ

    John Hood​The story goes like this:A few of the principals behind Miami's New World Symphony were sitting around discussing their dream of building a combination campus/concert hall that would be large enough to handle an ever-increasing crop of talent and bold enough to wow the world.At one point ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2010

    Concert Review: Wilco at the Fillmore Miami Beach, March 22

    Photo by John HoodWilco performing live at the Fillmore Miami Beach.​WilcoThe Fillmore Miami BeachMonday, March 22, 2010Better Than: Having to travel all the Way to Chicago's Vic Theater.Call me a fogy if you want -- a lightweight, a wimp. Yes, Wilco staged at The Fillmore Gleason last night, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    New Times Winter Music Conference Guide 2010 in Newsstands Now

    ​After much blood, sweat, and tears it's finally done and hot off the presses. In newsstands today all over Miami you will find our Winter Music Conference Guide 2010 put together by Miami New Times music editor Arielle Castillo and featuring work by regular Crossfade contributors Esther Park, Sea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2009

    BlackBook Features Poplife Crew

    Photo via BlackBookAramis Lorie, Barbara Basti and Jake Jefferson.​We definitely take pride any time locals get national attention. So after BlackBook sat down with Aramis Lorie, Barbara Basti and Jake Jefferson -- better known as the people behind the Poplife brand -- we definitely feel like we'r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2009

    Concert Review: Counting Crows at Bayfront Park Amphitheater

    Photo by John HoodCounting Crows at Bayfront Park Amphitheater Tuesday night.​Counting Crows, Michael Franti, Spearhead and AugustanaAugust 18, 2009Bayfront Park AmphitheaterBetter Than: Having to drive to AtlantaIn case you missed the last few days, the beautifully-set Bayfront Park Amphitheater ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    R.I.P. Michael Jackson. Coverage Around the Web

    *CNN's complete coverage.*Rolling Stone's extensive tribute, with links to coverage throughout the RS archives.*SPIN magazine remembers Michael as a hero, not as a punchline.*At New Times' sister paper LA Weekly, an exclusive interview with longtime MJ lawyer Bob Sanger.*Also at the LA Weekly web si ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2009

    The Lead is Online

    We were going to lead with a "You're starting a newspaper...in this economy?" type statement, but the publishers letter in the inaugural issue of The Lead Miami Beach beat us to it. Yep, the whole thing is online now. Basically, it's a redux of The SunPost circa 2008, which isn't ... More >>

  • Music

    April 9, 2009

    Kill Miss Pretty

    We were going to lead with a "You're starting a newspaper...in this economy?" type statement, but the publishers letter in the inaugural issue of The Lead Miami Beach beat us to it. Yep, the whole thing is online now. Basically, it's a redux of The SunPost circa 2008, which isn't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2009

    Last Night: Girl Talk and Deerhunter at Culture Room

    John HoodGirl Talk and Deerhunter Sunday, March 8, 2009 Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale Better Than: Throwing your own party. To even try to guess which songs Girl Talk was mashing-up at any given time last night would've been an exercise in utter futility. I mean, before I figured out one another w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2009

    SunPost Soldiers On

    Perhaps Wednesday you picked up your New Times and saw that the "The SunPost is Setting." Then on Thursday, if you could find it, you picked up your SunPost to learn that indeed "The SunPost is Rising..." Which is it? Well, suns always set before they rise. Co-Publisher Kim Stark has chosen herself ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    South Florida According to Brooklyn: The Coolest New Place in Downtown Miami

    Photo by Justin Namon, www.thepopnessparty.comWhat we're going to talk about this week is Ecco Lounge, the brand-new restaurant/lounge put together by Aramis Lorie and Brian Basti (of Poplife and PS14, respectively).  It's on the corner of SE Second Avenue and SE First Street, and it's opening ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2009

    On The List - New Trend Alert Edition

    With the economy going way south, it seems like the nightlife industry is starting to implement new business tactics. Bottle service is surely going the way of the dinosaur, and the industry knows if it's going to survive its got to find untapped market.Enter in the downtown hipster promoters.Often ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 29, 2009

    On the List - Drop the Lime, Thug Sinatra, Sydney Blu and Hot Pink Delorean

    We're two months away from the monstrosity known as Winter Music Conference. While we're hearing of plenty of parties being scale back this year, we still know it's going to be amazing. But again, that's still two months away, so for now we are going to get excited about what this weekend has in sto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    Saturday Night: David Byrne at The Fillmore Miami Beach

    David Byrne Saturday December 13, 2008 The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre Better Than: Just about any show you've ever been to. Really. I've gotta apologize to David Byrne, because every time his acrobatic sidekick Lily Baldwin took the stage during last night's dynamite Fillmore G ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2008

    Last Night: Anise Opens in Miami's Uppereast Side

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2008

    Last Night: Coldplay at BankAtlantic Center

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2008

    Last Night: Dolly Parton at Mizner Park Amphitheatre

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2008

    Last Night: Kimbo Goes Down! Gina, Benji and Andrei Prevail!

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2008

    Last Night: Irvine Welsh at Books & Books

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2008

    Last Night: Stone Temple Pilots at Seminole Hard Rock

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2008

    Gunars' Rok Anthem Mix

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2008

    Last Night: One-One-Two at Edificio Jose Marti

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2008

    Danny Daze Mixes His Way Into My Heart

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2008

    Last Night: Tom Waits at The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2008

    Last Night: Nada Surf at Studio A

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2008

    Last Night: Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad at The DuPont

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2008

    Last Night: Miami Symphony Orchestra at The Lincoln Theatre

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2008

    Concert Review: B-Live Miami 08

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2008

    Crashing Smackdown

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2008

    Last Night: Foo Fighters at BankAtlantic Center

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2007

    Review: Tegan and Sara at the Culture Room

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2007

    Last Night: Cat Power at Studio A

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2007

    Last Night: Guster at the Culture Room

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2007

    Last Night: Apples in Stereo at the Culture Room

    John Hood Seventy-eighth Street east of Biscayne was like a rock concert parking lot last night, albeit a rock concert full of sophisticates. I’m talking a mob scene the likes that block hasn’t seen since forever. And while the crowd in question wasn’t really there to hear their favorite ban ... More >>

  • News

    September 6, 2007

    Letters from the Issue of September 6, 2007

    "Fidel has a disease, which is eating his body the same way it ate his mind"

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2007

    Last Night: Kinky at the Fifth

    "Fidel has a disease, which is eating his body the same way it ate his mind"

  • Music

    June 14, 2007

    The Hiss

    "Fidel has a disease, which is eating his body the same way it ate his mind"

  • News

    June 5, 2003

    Letters from the Issue of June 5 - 11, 2003

    Best Drag Queen, Best Free Publicity, Best Party Pooper

  • News

    May 8, 2003

    The Dull and Dreary Nightlife

    Where's John Hood when we really need him?

  • News

    June 15, 2000

    Artful Dodging

    When five paintings disappeared from a hip South Beach joint, the pretty people started pointing fingers

  • News

    February 11, 1999

    Letters

    When five paintings disappeared from a hip South Beach joint, the pretty people started pointing fingers

  • News

    November 2, 1995

    Swelter 29

    When five paintings disappeared from a hip South Beach joint, the pretty people started pointing fingers

  • News

    March 30, 1995

    Swelter

    When five paintings disappeared from a hip South Beach joint, the pretty people started pointing fingers

  • News

    February 23, 1994

    Program Notes

    When five paintings disappeared from a hip South Beach joint, the pretty people started pointing fingers

  • News

    February 16, 1994

    Program Notes 45

    When five paintings disappeared from a hip South Beach joint, the pretty people started pointing fingers

  • News

    August 18, 1993

    Swelter 18

    When five paintings disappeared from a hip South Beach joint, the pretty people started pointing fingers

  • News

    July 21, 1993

    Swelter 14

    When five paintings disappeared from a hip South Beach joint, the pretty people started pointing fingers

  • News

    April 7, 1993

    Swelter 51

    When five paintings disappeared from a hip South Beach joint, the pretty people started pointing fingers

  • News

    February 24, 1993

    Program Notes

    When five paintings disappeared from a hip South Beach joint, the pretty people started pointing fingers

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