In the 18-block district that hosts this town’s most cutting-edge furniture stores, chichi design, and high-minded art galleries, Miami New Times and the City of Miami present the first annual Design & Dine at the Buena Vista Building. From 7 to 11 p.m., local designers, artists, restaurants, and musicians will…

Considering that our last president cut funding for the National Arts in Education program each of his eight years in office, it’s a wonder that art in public schools isn’t already buried next to the WMD report. Yet despite Dubya’s cuts, Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe A. Martinez partnered with community leaders…

Fun and sun draw many national events to Miami, but none quite like this one. This Wednesday marks the beginning of the tenth annual Aqua Girl, the nation’s largest nonprofit lesbian festival (not the DC Comics superheroine). This year’s weeklong extravaganza will feature a litany of ladies-only events: dance parties,…

Who among us hasn’t had a hankering to sing a duet of “Total Eclipse of the Heart” after finishing off a particularly tasty dragon roll? Thankfully, the folks at Red Koi Thai & Sushi Lounge have answered that call. So next time you get a case of the Tuesdays, head…

In the illustrious words of über-babe Heidi Klum — when it comes to style, you’re either in or you’re out. Since you still don’t understand what’s so cool about the skinny jean phenomenon, you probably need to see what’s considered “in” this season at the 11th annual Miami Fashion Week…

“We’re all having a good time” is repeated over and over as Lemonade’s track “Blissout” fades out. but there’s no need to state the obvious. The trio’s post-punk, dance-frenzy sound reaches a fever pitch on almost every track, so a sweaty, manic, good time is already preordained. Straight off a…

If there’s a higher purpose of this nouveau depression, perhaps it’s to inspire us to appreciate the simple pleasures. If so, this Sunday distract yourself from your money woes by frolicking along a beach with a colorful, streaming kite soaring above you in the salty ocean air. And you can…