The fall movie season is not just for would-be Oscar contenders to come out punching left and right. There always has to be room for laughter and feel food musicals that make you want to sing along. And those animated creatures that give you the warm-and-fuzzies. After you’re done catching…
As part of its newly launched Salon Series, the YoungArts Foundation brings Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell as the featured speaker this week. Made possible in part by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the discussion series continues to “bring together creative art luminaries and…
Summer is often associated with a boom in big-budget film releases — plenty of movie choices to satisfy those lazy, hot days. When school’s out, the superhero, action-heavy flicks come out swinging. And when the wind starts to cool, the movies with a little more heft and brains graze the…
There has been a lot of talk, Tweets, and Instagrams since Beyonce’s powerhouse performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday and Sofia Vergara’s spinning skit at the Emmys Monday night. The stark contrast between the two showings has caused a stir, with “feminism” and “sexist” hashtag-storming social media…
Kids and their music these days. The sounds coming out of your radio are a combination of noise and whiny noise. Musicians need to stop whining and get back to storytelling. And a synthesizer or two wouldn’t hurt. Take, for instance, the sounds of the ’80s — ah, a classic…
Hear that? Listen for the notes of a cool, breezy melody dancing around your head. Imagine the stems of a single bar note leaping from one imaginary cloud to another. The moment is soft and utterly calming. The image alone should be enough to evoke a sense of relaxation and…
It’s been a few years since EDM became big business. But the bubble hasn’t burst. And those folks who wear bulky headsets and press play (i.e. celebrity DJs) are still laughing all the way to the bank. The giddiest jock is once again Calvin Harris. The scruffy-faced Scotsman topped Forbes’…
Burlesque is not quite like your typical stripping. It’s more performance art done scantily clad and heavy on the sex appeal. So, like, classy strippers who keep some clothes on. Though modern audiences often associate burlesque with hot ladies like Bettie Page, Dita Von Teese, and sadly, the movie Burlesque…
Action movies once reigned supreme with films like Die Hard and The Terminator dominating the ’80s and ’90s, yet it seems like in the early 2000s the genre laid dormant. But now, it’s making a comeback. One could say action movies evolved with the times; the term has come to…
Miami’s fabulous drag queen Elaine Lancaster has been keeping herself quite busy lately. In the next few weeks alone, Elaine will be hosting two parties at Score and prepping for the upcoming 30th Annual White Party. Since her short-lived days on Real Housewives of Miami (James Davis, the man behind…
The ballroom is dimly lit when suddenly the chandelier begins to glow and guests in masks emerge. “Masquerade! Paper faces on parade… Masquerade!” No, you’re not in a new production of Phantom of the Opera. It’s the Pridelines Masquerade Ball. A night filled with dancing, music, a silent auction, and…
The loss of a great actor is something that affects many people, not just those fortunate enough to have known the talent personally. In the case of actor and comedian Robin Williams, his career and heart touched the lives of many, not only those around him. His jokes and unique…
Inspired by Universal Pictures’ forthcoming vampire origin tale, Dracula Untold, Universal Orlando adds a little bite to its roster for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN). Starting in September, prepare to get lost in the history of Dracula — actually physically lost — with the Dracula Untold: Reign of Blood…
San Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge. St. Louis has the Arch. Las Vegas has its retro welcome sign. It seems like every city has an iconic structure to represent itself to the rest of the world. Every city but Miami, that is. The Magic City is full of architectural…
Oscar Isaac is a very busy man. The Guatemalan-Cuban heartthrob is not only currently filming the latest Star Wars installment, he also has two films slated to be released later this year. One is a thriller with Jessica Chastain, A Most Violent Year, and the other is also a thriller,…
Happee Birthdae, Harry! The Boy Who Lived was born 34 years ago today in the quaint town of Godric’s Hollow. (He starts Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry when he’s 11 in 1991, so math proves he was born in 1980.) This special day is also shared with another incredible…
Food sustains your body, and art sustains your soul. Bring the two together and what do you have? A damn good thing. That’s the fundamental concept behind FEAST Miami (Funding Emerging Art With Sustainable Tactics), whose mission is supporting artists by hosting pop-up dinners at art venues. The idea was…
For two glorious months a year, some of Miami’s finest (and priciest) restaurants offer special prix fixe menus that are both affordable and delicious. It’s a time when ordinary folks can feel like royalty as they wine and dine at some swanky establishments. This, dear friends, is Miami Spice. And…
Hollywood has its award season early in the year, but the news media waits till summertime to celebrate all of its kick-ass work from the past 12 months. This year, both Miami New Times and sister paper New Times Broward-Palm Beach had banner returns from a range of contests. The…
Book-lovers, rejoice! Bookleggers is celebrating its two-year anniversary this Saturday, and to show how much they love people who love books, they’re giving everyone who goes to their birthday party two free books. “Everyone gets two books free,” says Bookleggers co-founder Nathaniel Sandler. “Free, flat out. Don’t bring ’em back…
If you weren’t able to try first-hand The Purge Breakout Experience when it rolled into Wynwood last month, the horror gods (no, not Joss Whedon) have taken pity on you. Universal Studios Orlando will be implementing its very own version of a Purge experience during this year’s Halloween Horror Nights…
Each year, the Knight Foundation calls on the bevy of creatives in South Florida to submit an idea they think will benefit the arts. And each year, a group of finalists are selected from a deep pool of talent. Seventy-five finalists were chosen this year from over 1,000 submissions, and…
