Labor Day

Lourdes Lopez: Homecoming Dancer

Four Best Things to Eat and Drink in Miami This Weekend

One of the greatest things about living in the city of Miami is that there is rarely a dull moment -- and if one ticks by, it's usually self-induced. Whether you're checking out the newest local band or perusing a gallery with a new collection on its walls, there is plenty to do. What good would t ... More >>

Missy Elliott Debuts New Songs "9th Inning," "Triple Threat" at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

See also "Ten Best Female Rappers Ever." Missy Elliott kept threatening to unleash new material on the world this Labor Day. And she delivered, right here at our very own Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Her longtime buddy and production partner Timbaland was in the building to perform and premiere his ... More >>

Labor Day Indoor Grilling: Tips From Aniece Meinhold of The Federal Food Drink & Provisions

Wikimedia CCIt might rain on Labor Day. Or you might live in a cramped one-bedroom apartment, with no access to an outdoor grill. When you're faced with a couple of pounds of marinaded, raw chicken, the sight of rain -- or your tiny loft apartment -- might seem rather depressing. Miami urban dweller ... More >>

Top Ten Labor Day Songs: Workers, Wobblies, Commies, and Weekend Warriors

Workers of the world, unite! And while you're at it, would ya mind bringing along some tunes? You know the old saying: "Whistle while you work." After the jump, check out Crossfade's top ten songs about grindin', hustlin' and fighting for your right to be properly compensated.

Best Places to Get Barbecue Take-Out on Labor Day

>After a laborious 365 days, we owe it to ourselves to let loose this Labor Day. In the spirit of making things the least laborious possible (it is called Labor Day for a reason), we've compiled a list of places where you can call in and pick up your Q. Think of it as Labor Day drive-thru.

Labor Day Events in Miami: Stomp Fruit, Get a Tan, Go to the Mattresses

This weekend marks the official unofficial end of summer. In most parts of the country, that means one last beach weekend before the bikini goes into mothballs. Here in Miami, though we've got plenty more sunny days in store for us this year, it's still a three-day weekend. And excuse to party. We'v ... More >>

Labor Day 2012: Ten Best EDM Parties From Miami to South Beach

See also "Labor Day 2012: Nine Best Rap Parties, From Timbaland to Trick Daddy and Strippers." It's Labor Day weekend, y'all. You could spend your free time maxin' and relaxin' by the pool. Or you could spend it getting white-boy wasted, fist-pumping your way into blackout oblivion. We think tha ... More >>

You Snooze, You Win

Ninety-Five Strikes

Labor Day 2012: Nine Best Rap Parties From Miami to South Beach

Labor Day is a magical day. It's a day for us, the common working-class people, to sit back, relax, and be celebrated. And what do we, the common folk, like to do on our days off? We like to blow all our hard-earned cash on expensive baller parties. That's why we work in the first place, right? ... More >>

Tweet Up at The Abbey Tomorrow

Kick-start your Labor Day weekend tomorrow night, September 30, at The Abbey Brewing Company with this New Times Tweet Up event. The drinks will be flowing freely from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Beach hangout.In addition to complimentary micro-brew house beers like Immaculate IPA, Father Theodore's St ... More >>

How to Make Your Labor Day Barbecue Vegan-Friendly

If you're grilling this Labor Day, stats from vegetarian research groups put the odds around 1 in 300 that you'll end up with a vegan at your party. Your chances of having to feed a vegetarian are higher: about 1 in 44. And if you live in Seattle, San Francisco, or Portland, Oregon -- the cities tha ... More >>

Beyond the Beach

Top 10 Things You Don't Want To Hear Your Fourth of July Host Say

Fourth of July gatherings are like any other gatherings: Some are a lot better than others. Thing is, by the time you discover the picnic you've attended is a dud, it's too late.Sometimes, however, you might overhear a key phrase uttered by the host that will signal looming trouble early on in the p ... More >>

Ne-Yo at Fontainebleau Miami Beach May 11

Great Find: Winter White Skinnies at Nikki's Beachhouse Boutique

​Miami may be one of the vainest cities in the country -- but at least we look good doing it. In that spirit, we're indulging our love of the superficial by spotlighting fashion finds in the 305.The Find: A pair of white skinnies with an exposed zipper peeping out of the pocket. Billed as "dress p ... More >>

Winter Whiteout

Disney Visitors Stuck on Pirates of the Caribbean Ride for Two Hours

​Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. Oh sure, an occasional ride on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney World is fun, but imagine having ... More >>

Miami Hurricanes Fall to Renaissance Fair Jesters

​Never mind the embarrassment caused by the Nevin Shapiro scandal. Forget the suspensions. Put aside the looming thoughts of further NCAA sanctions. Let us be glad as Miami Hurricane fans that our team will never, ever face the humility of taking to the field dressed in something either looking li ... More >>

Easy Vegan Barbecue: A Labor (Day) of Love

Camille LambThis Labor Day, leave the killin', keep the grillin'.​Labor Day, the holiday with the name that never fails to confuse scads of recent immigrants, is upon us yet again. So kick off your shoes, enjoy not working, and celebrate.If you're a human, that is. For cows, chickens and pigs ever ... More >>

Pay $399 to Spend Labor Day With Pitbull, Gettin' Drunk Off Voli Vodka at Fontainebleau

Buy a night with Pit.​Ever fantasized about hiring Pitbull to be your friend for a weekend? Well, dreams come true! And all you gotta do is pay $399 per night. If your holiday weekend is still a giant gaping three-day block of nothing, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach is offering three very special ... More >>

Finnegan's Music Festival at Finnegan's River September 2

Miami's best Labor Day 2011 parties: Young Money, Uncle Luke, Gucci Mane, and the King of Diamonds

Randy Shannon Declines Maryland's Offer

​With ESPN scheduling Miami's season opener against Maryland for its sweet Labor Day night spot, it seemed the drama would be that former Hurricanes head coach Randy Shannon would be on the opposite sideline coordinating the Terrapin's defense. Now, according to the Baltimore Sun though an agreeme ... More >>

Tea Party Group Sponsoring Presidential Primary Debate in Florida

​Last time around, presidential hopefuls of both parties came down to the University of Miami to participate in the nation's first primary debates broadcast in Spanish. In 2012, the Republicans will return to Florida for a primary debate, but this one is being sponsored by a group called the "Tea ... More >>

305 Live: Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, and Gil Green are BET Hip Hop Awards nominated, plus DJ Obscene, Pitbull, and more

Photo by David "Dro" Rosario​This week BET announced the nominees for its annual Hip Hop Awards, which air on Tuesday October 12th and is hosted by the always hilarious Mike Epps. We had a few Miamians score some nominations, like usual suspects Rick Ross and DJ Khaled, each picking up four noms i ... More >>

Photos: Labor Day Weekend at Louis, Grand Central, Electric Pickle, Mokai, and More

Photo by Daniel De Las CasasSteve Aoki at Mansion Wednesday night.​If you aren't checking out Clubchaser.com, New Times' slutty alter-ego, you are missing out on the regular documentation of Miami's nightlife. Over the Labor Day weekend, our photographers caught all the action on both sides of the ... More >>

Labor Day Libations: Brambleberry Mash

​Fire up the grill...It's that time again, Labor Day is upon us. The last, long weekend of summer vacation marking the time that kids go back to school and it's time to get busy at work again. With hammies and ribs on the coals already, that distinct smell of burning embers wafts through the air a ... More >>

Labor Day Bonus: Ten Recipes From Finalists in $100,000 Burger Contest

Hey Burger Beast, how 'bout some blueberry mustard on that?​Sutter Home is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Build a Better Burger contest by holding its high-stakes burger cook-off on September 23, at Collins Park in South Beach. The prize money this year has doubled to $100,000 for the mos ... More >>

DJ Stevie J Talks About This Weekend's Festivities, Including a Free Show with Ne-Yo at Club Play Tonight

Photo courtesy of FLFM/ Club PlayDj Stevie J with Diddy​DJ Stevie J first got his start with legendary Miami-based promoters Headliner Market Group, and he's still rolling along with them five years later. He's been at the the forefront of many of Miami's hottest parties over the past couple of ye ... More >>

Beer-Can Chicken Recipe for Labor Day

via about.com​Have you ever made beer-can chicken? If you haven't, you're missing out on the juiciest grilled chicken you've ever tasted and on a few good laughs from looking at your bird perched atop a beer can on the grill. It's also incredibly easy to make, which makes it the perfect dish for t ... More >>

The Weekly Wrap-Up: Labor Day Weekend Edition

Paula NiñoDaydreaming ...​Are you desperately waiting for the clock to strike five so you can get your Labor Day weekend on? Kill some time by reading what you missed this week on Short Order.Bring back the McRib!Looking for restaurants to try? How about Joumou, Sawadee or Gigi?We talk to the man ... More >>

Spam Allstars, Playing Alba Lounge This Friday

​Spam...it's not just for breakfast anymore. And, really, if ever you've eaten it, you know you're not missing much in the canned foods department. Spam for your ears, however, is a whole other ballgame. And this Friday, the new Sunny Isles boutique hotel Solé On the Ocean is serving it up hot at ... More >>

Cookbook: Latin Chic Recipe For Labor Day

​Publishers don't generally send me cookbooks, but once in awhile one ends up in my mailbox. That's how I came upon Latin Chic: Entertaining with Style and Sass in 2005. The book, co-authored by Carolina Buia and Isabel C. Gonzalez, is bright with colors and photos, and stocked with all sorts of p ... More >>

Marijuana Food and Drink To Heighten Your Day

Now comes the news that the U.S. Senate has voted to double penalties for mixing controlled substances with sweets. It's still not a law yet. Short Order believes this is a pot o' shit. Not only is a food-inspired high cleaner and clearer, it lasts longer. According to The Marijuana Food Handbook "s ... More >>

STK Steak: DJ Obscene Dinner Tunes

​You're at STK Steakhouse on the Beach grooving to the music. The waiter brings out your bone-in rib steak, done medium rare, just the way you like it.  You sit down to dig in when you hear your favorite 80's tune and then you're on your feet again, dancing, the steak waiting for the music to ... More >>

Pork, Brew, and Blues

Breaking: Club Space Closing Indefinitely After Labor Day Weekend

​Club Space will close its doors after Labor Day Weekend for renovations. The   infamous land of early - morning fist - pumping will be using the holiday weekend to host two "Closing Parties" before an indefinite hiatus. Space's web site announced the closing with a newspaper-style ... More >>

Electric Zoo Festival: Full Final Lineup Announced

​The Electric Zoo festival, which launched just last year, is New York City's somewhat latecoming answer to Detroit's Movement Electronic Music Festival and Miami's own Ultra -- better late than never, right? 2009's successful inaugural event at Randall's Island Park in Manhattan summoned over 26, ... More >>

The Upward Dog

Meet Us on the Sand

Laughs for the Working Stiff

Because you deserve to cackle till your sides ache.

The Homeowner’s Last Hurrah

If you can’t sell it, renovate it

Flights of Frugality

Even the parrots got the day off today

Not-yet-too-damn-Hotlanta

The Braves visit while we’re still awake

South Miami Goes to Town

Chef Stefano LaCava’s contemporary American menu is pop music for the palate

Foreign Affairs

Side Dish

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