Douglas Markowitz

Douglas Markowitz has covered art and music in South Florida for nearly a decade, with stories published by Resident Advisor, the Miami Herald, the Sun Sentinel, Artburst, Burnaway, and principally the Miami New Times, where he interned in 2017. In 2023 he was named a finalist for the Knight-Esserman Journalism Award. He is a University of North Florida graduate and former culture editor at the Phoenix New Times.

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Review: I Saw the TV Glow Is an All-American Nightmare

By Douglas MarkowitzMay 15, 2024

I Saw the TV Glow, by writer and director Jane Schoenbrun, transmits an urgent message: Find yourself or be lost forever.

Donald Glover on the carpet for the 2024 Met Gala

Childish Gambino Announces Tour After Surprise-Dropping New Album

By Douglas MarkowitzMay 13, 2024

Childish Gambino’s New World Tour will stop at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on September 5.

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Sosa on the Beach: Chief Keef Announces Miami Beach Show

By Douglas MarkowitzMay 10, 2024

Once the living symbol of Chiraq, Chief Keef is enjoying a renaissance. His tour this summer stops at the Fillmore August 2.

Harmony Korine, with his face covered by a neon-green balaclava

In Aggro Dr1ft, Florida Man Harmony Korine Turns Miami Into a Tropical Dystopia

By Douglas MarkowitzMay 10, 2024

Director Harmony Korine has become a creature of the Sunshine State, and his latest film, Aggro Dr1ft, attests to that.

Vũ Hoàng Khánh Nguyê artwork How we live like water in the window of a Miami Beach Walgreens

Artists Allege Palestine Censorship, Call for Oolite Arts Chair’s Removal

By Douglas MarkowitzMay 9, 2024

Oolite Arts pulled an artwork featuring a pro-Palestinian slogan from a Walgreens window display in Miami Beach.

A mural of Ayrton Senna at the Miami International Autodrome

12 Must-See Miami Art Exhibits in May 2024

By Douglas MarkowitzMay 8, 2024

From Tony Chirinos’s stunning photography to Homework’s new home in Little River, don’t miss these art exhibits this month.

Lisa from Blackpink posing with Dutch driver Max Verstappen at Miami Grand Prix

Miami Grand Prix Lowered Its Ticket Prices This Year, but Luxury Factor Remained

By Douglas MarkowitzMay 6, 2024

F1 owners Liberty Media are determined to give the sport staying power in the U.S., which means opening up the race to more than just high rollers.

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Lando Norris Upsets Max Verstappen to Win 2024 Miami Grand Prix

By Douglas MarkowitzMay 5, 2024

British-Belgian driver Lando Norris of McLaren upset two-time champion Max Verstappen to win his first Grand Prix in Miami.

Anya Taylor-Joy as the character Furiosa

Your Guide to Movies Releasing in Miami Theaters in May 2024

By Douglas MarkowitzMay 1, 2024

From the trashy camp of Wild Things to the much-awaited Mad Max prequel, Furiosa, May is a busy month for film buffs.

Three women in red shorts popping bottles of Champagne.

6 Can’t-Miss Parties During Miami Race Week 2024

By Douglas MarkowitzApril 26, 2024

The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix comes to town, bringing a weekend of nonstop partying.

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Miami Grand Prix 2024: Here Are the Formula 1 Drivers to Watch During the Race

By Douglas MarkowitzApril 26, 2024

Between high speeds and even higher egos, it can be hard to figure out who to support at the Miami Grand Prix.

Third Horizon Film Festival Returns With Lineup of Ambitious Caribbean Cinema

By Douglas MarkowitzApril 12, 2024

The films at Third Horizon aren’t typical blockbuster fare. Instead, the festival prioritizes innovative and experimental approaches to filmmaking.

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Bookleggers Library Launches Story Time Podcast and Mobile Bookstore

By Douglas MarkowitzApril 10, 2024

Bookleggers’ new book trailer adds a new dimension to the nonprofit’s mission to flood the city with books and encourage literacy.

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Missy Elliott Returns to the Stage for Out of This World Tour

By Douglas MarkowitzApril 8, 2024

Missy Elliott is preparing to launch Out of This World: The Experience, her first-ever headlining tour.

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6 Miami Artists Nominated for 2024 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art

By Douglas MarkowitzApril 5, 2024

Six out of the ten nominees for the 2024 Florida Prize are based in Miami, down from last year’s seven but still giving the Magic City a majority.

Here Are the Must-See Miami Art Exhibits in April 2024

By Douglas MarkowitzApril 5, 2024

From Al Farrow’s religious iconography to Serge Toussaint’s paintings, April offers a plethora of art exhibitions you won’t want to miss.

Rolling Loud Miami Moves to December for the Festival’s Tenth Year

By Douglas MarkowitzApril 3, 2024

Rolling Loud has announced that its 2024 Miami edition will move to winter, taking place December 13-15 at its usual Hard Rock Stadium site.

7 Films to See in Miami Movie Theaters in April 2024

By Douglas MarkowitzApril 2, 2024

April is film festival season in Miami, and there’s a lot to catch in movie theaters this month.

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De la Cruz Collection Shutters Design District Home, Art to be Auctioned Off

By Douglas MarkowitzApril 1, 2024

Artnet reports that Christie’s will auction off de La Cruz’s entire art collection, estimated to be worth around $30 million.

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Megan Thee Stallion Declares Hot Girl Summer, Announces Tour

By Douglas MarkowitzMarch 21, 2024

Five years on from her original “Hot Girl Summer,” Megan Thee Stallion has once again declared that hotties and thotties must show the world what it means to be truly hot.

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Sampha Says: He Doesn’t Take Songwriting for Granted

By Douglas MarkowitzMarch 18, 2024

“Making music can be quite an intense process, and songwriting isn’t my most natural thing,” London-born singer-songwriter Sampha confesses.

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The Best Underground Parties at Miami Music Week 2024

By Douglas MarkowitzMarch 14, 2024

Looking for Miami Music Week parties that don’t focus on EDM? There are plenty of trance, techno, and other underground dance music events happening.