It’s Christmastime again! It’s that time of the year when the weather gets colder and the people get warmer (generally), and when red and green become the most popular colors around town (and on ladies’ fingernails). The radio stations start playing that jolly Christmas music, and the cheesy – yet…
When Andres Rodriguez, a healthy 22-year-old college student, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in August of this year, it came as quite a shock – especially since he was in the midst of applying to medical school when he found out. Since then, Rodriguez has undergone surgery and is fortunately…
Higher education can be alluring, and when you add a handsome professor to the mix, it becomes even more so. The oldest tale in the overpriced textbook is that of a student and professor caught in a tantalizing love affair. This electrifying tale that sparks secret fantasies comes to life…
Ever feel as if something is missing as you drive past the neon lights on South Beach? We’re not talking about soul searching. We’re talking about the nightlife. There are plenty of bars and clubs in Miami, but one thing our city lacks is classy cabarets. But soon, it shall…
“Beautiful Handwritten Letters, please hold.” We’ve arrived at the future in the film Her, where we no longer have the need to pen words on paper, but instead pay someone else to do it for us by speaking at a computer. The profession seems to pay well, however, since Joaquin…
Art Basel headlines usually focus onthe world-renowned artists (or musicians, or celebrities) who come down to Miami to party and/or paint up a storm. But this year, KIND Healthy Snacks is inviting you to be the artist. The snack company has procured wall in Wynwood and they want the public’s…
It was a classic tale of a love triangle gone awry. He was married, she was in love with him, and there was another man, too. There they were, all three on the same railroad car, and as fate would have it, the marriage would soon end. What happened next…
This year of Art Basel has been the year of the pop up, but at least one fair during Art Week Miami has thrown out the idea of a typical white tent and instead has taken over an entire hotel. Aqua Art Miami has once again transformed the Aqua Hotel…
Last night was supposed to be a night full of celebrity stalking and creeping. We donned our camouflage gear and headed to Wynwood in hopes of catching a glimpse of an earthly god: Yeezus. Yesterday, we told you that if you didn’t see Mr. West last night, you weren’t trying…
We’ve all been there: searching for work but unable to find a break because of a lack of necessary experience. This rings true for every profession, cooking included. Yet there’s always hope. Chef Norman Van Aken began his illustrious cooking career by answering an advertisement in the newspaper that called…
Art Basel is upon us, and aside from good art, who doesn’t enjoy some good food? Fill up with some tasty culture fuel for Basel at Bakehouse Art Complex’s (BAC) Baker’s Breakfast. Arrive early this Thursday or Friday morning and “break bread” with the folks at BAC before heading out…
Art Basel brings the art world together in a very literal sense. Artists from all over the globe create works specifically to display during Basel, and the latest visual spectacle to fly in from over seas really glows. No, literally. GLOW Gallery is “an independent visual arts brand that redefines…
You know how when you go to a museum and find a fascinating piece of art hanging on the wall, you can stare at it for hours and find something new with each passing minute? Well, artist David Datuna has created the ultimate viewing experience that actually interacts and talks…
Last year, popular art themes during Art Basel included Warhol, guns, Warhol, street art, and more Warhol. But if the UNTITLED art fair is an indicator of this year’s offerings, 2013 will be the year of new technology. (And also B-list celebrities. Hello, Val Kilmer!) UNTITLED opened last night with…
Ah, love. It is the sweetest, most sensational emotion/feeling/verb there is. Many times, when two lovers are ready and willing to spend the rest of their lives together, marriage ensues. And in these modern times, it is only fitting to perform outlandish proposals and film them for all of YouTube…
Menin Hotels is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Gale South Beach property in perfect Art Basel fashion. The hospitality group is bringing pop artist Mr. Brainwash, AKA Thierry Guetta, to take over its boutique hotel. Mr. Brainwash is creating multiple large-scale oil paintings for the inside of the hotel…
This Thanksgiving, instead of mapping out a top-secret Black Friday shopping plan, spend your morning running a 5K or 10K race and doing some good in the world (and then go shopping later). Hey, it’s a great way to get your metabolism started before sitting down for a feast later…
What happens when you get two of the most sarcastic and vulgar writers in television together, then sprinkle in a little music, some choreographed dancing, and organized religion? Hello, the most amazing musical is born: The Book of Mormon. This musical will change your life…
Chances are we’re going to see lots of wickedly wild things during Art Basel this year. Among them will be the Art Drive-Thru installed in the 1111 Lincoln Road parking garage, just outside the Alchemist store. Opening in December, the drive-thru will be running 24/7 throughout the week of Art…
Music and art often go hand in hand, especially during the temporary party paradise that is Art Basel in Miami. Last night at the Pop Up Piano Miami Mixer, they were one and the same. Artists from around the world were invited to trade in their usual canvas or building…
Lillie Nicole McCloud, 54, always dreamed of being a singer. Since she was 5 years old she was singing and dancing around her house inspired by her mother’s soulful voice. Originally from Rochester, NY, McCloud has since been an Orlando resident, and her latest mission is vying for her dream…
What’s better than sharing a cold brewski with your friends on game day? How about sharing it with your family? During the University of Miami Hurricanes’ final home game of the season against the University of Virginia Cavaliers, UM will kick off its latest community appreciation event: Uniendo la Familia…
