Babacar M’Bow has been suspended from his duties as Executive Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in North Miami amid sexual harassment claims. Local 10 reported that the allegations are coming from MOCA employees. Speaking with reporter Michael Seiden over the phone, M’Bow denies the claims, saying, “I…
By now, we’re sure you have your New Year’s Eve plans solidified, but in the off chance that you’re still looking for something to do, what better way to ring in the new year than with fireworks? Honestly, we don’t have enough events a year that involve celebrating with fireworks,…
Despite it being December in Miami, it’s hot outside. As the wind blowing around Joshua Jean-Baptiste is hot and sticky, the actor/writer/director/producer sits comfortably in a brown suede blazer, black felt hat, and pairs the ensemble with a pop of color with round pink sunglasses. The 26-year-old takes a break…
Lyft, the popular ride-sharing service and rival to Uber and cab drivers, announced this morning the results of their first-ever Lyftie Awards. Selected from six categories — from most visited restaurant to an “only in Miami” division — the awards celebrate local spots with the most Lyft passenger drop-offs from…
Years ago, when Courtney Einhorn was in third grade at Leewood Elementary School, a famous artist visited her class as a guest speaker. Using the old-fashioned overhead projector, Romero Britto showed the class step-by-step how to make one of his drawings. That was years before the Brazilian pop painter would…
It seems that Oscar Isaac has had a busy December. Earlier in the month, his latest short film, Ticky Tacky, was released as the short of the week on ShortoftheWeek.com. Then, he received his second Golden Globe nomination for his work as Nick Wasicsko on HBO’s miniseries, Show Me a Hero…
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) announced today their partnership with New Times for the second year in a row. We will once again take over the main stage to curate live entertainment for the three-day long fest. Monty Trainer, president of the arts festival and owner of Monty’s Raw Bar in…
North Miami Beach’s Intracoastal Mall has reached a new level of swanky with the addition of an iPic Theater. The Boca Raton-based theater chain recently opened its newest location on Friday, December 4, and invited a few members of the press to experience the luxury amenities first hand on Tuesday…
Every year the New Times offers a Mastermind Award $1,000 cash grant and city-wide exposure to creatives all over Miami. Not only do we give three creatives some cool cash, but we also celebrate their artistic achievements at our annual shindig, Artopia. Artopia gives our Mastermind winners a chance to…
Art Basel is finally over. The behemoth art fair that sweeps into our fair city every year has packed its bags and blown us a very European kiss goodbye. And in its wake, it’s inevitably left both the victorious and the conquered. We here at the Miami New Times have…
Every year, when Miami Art Week rolls around, the locals get a little on edge — not just because of the increased difficulty in parking or the horrid traffic — but because of the onslaught of tourists visiting the city for those short seven days. However, along with the ordinary…
Saturday is quite possibly the mecca for Art Basel and Miami Art Week. With all the events taking place, it can be an overwhelming task to narrow down the ones worthwhile. That’s why we’re here to suggest the ten events we think are worth your time and effort today. ArtCenter breakfast,…
Even though Friday signifies the week’s end, it also signifies the start of your Art Basel and Miami Art Week fun. With all the events taking place, it can be an overwhelming task to narrow down the ones worthwhile. That’s why we’re here to suggest the ten events we think…
You’ve made it to Thursday — the weekend is almost in sight and it’s technically only day two of Basel. With all the events taking place, it can be an overwhelming task to try and narrow down the ones worthwhile. That’s what we’re here for. Here are the nine events…
Today marks the official start of Miami Art Week as many pop-up fairs around town open to the public and Art Basel invites the press to the convention center a day early. With all the events taking place, it can be an overwhelming task to try and narrow down the…
Art Basel Miami Beach is upon us, ushering in waves of foreign creatives to take over the local art scene. As residents of the 305, however, we know this city’s culture goes way beyond Miami Art Week, which is why each year, New Times awards the city’s best creatives with…
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced last night the winners of their 2015 Knight Arts Challenge, along with the winner of the People’s Choice Award. To qualify, the projects must be about art, must take place in or benefit Miami, and the winners must find funds to match…
Between the selfie sticks, the paparazzi, and the endless Instagram hashtags, Art Basel Miami Beach might be the most narcissistic place on Earth this week. Which is why it’s appropriate that among the highlights at the fair’s 14th edition is a trippy piece by Tomás Saraceno. Titled One Module Cloud…
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and spend with family and friends. Clink your wine glasses over the table and laugh at old memories. Remember that one time Aunt Marge blew up into a balloon and Dudley got a pig’s tail? Good times, good times indeed. But for others,…
Grab a candy of choice (preferably a sugar-coated gumdrop), pop it into your mouth, plug your nose, and chew. What do you taste? Something sweet and gooey. Now unplug your nose and wait for it. “The first thing that happens is actually flavor,” Jesse Morris explains. “That’s what you’re capable…
The fuchsia flowers and verdant leaves printed on Jessy Nite’s cotton top blend nicely with the swaying trees in the background of an outdoor café. As she sips her iced tea and balances her fuchsia sunglasses atop her head, she jokes about how busy she is. “We’re always in the…
Comedians aren’t known for their warmth or inviting nature, so when Colombian-American actor John Leguizamo opens up about his upbringing and invites the whole world in, things can get a little ghetto. The star of the HBO standup hit Ghetto Klown, Leguizamo decided to turn his skit into a more…
