With Fizz, the New Theatre is rehashing one of the worst moments in our nation’s history. No, it’s not a play about 9/11, Watergate, or Vietnam. It’s a Rogelio Martinez-penned dramatization about the day the Coca-Cola company launched New Coke. On April 23, 1985, the soft-drink giant altered its 99-year-old…
The Estrella Family Creamery, producer of artisanal cheeses, has refused to conduct a broad recall of its cheeses after the FDA has found listeria contamination on multiple occasions. This “stand against big government” has resulted in a feud between foodies and regulators.It is true that there may be two sides…
Over the years, Miami has served as the backdrop for hundreds of Hollywood movies. In Celluloid City, we spotlight some of the classics shot right in our own backyard. In 1999, Oliver Stone went on a road trip chewing on ‘shrooms to scout locations for his football saga, Any Given…
In honor of our People Issue, which will hit newsstands and computer screens November 25, Cultist proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes in random order. Have suggestions for future profiles? Email cultist@miaminewtimes.com with the whos and whys. 71. Claudia CalleClaudia Calle mixes media to create evocative images,…
In honor of our People Issue, which will hit newsstands and computer screens November 25, Cultist proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes in random order. Have suggestions for future profiles? Email cultist@miaminewtimes.com with the whos and whys. 72. Kevin ArrowArtist Kevin Arrow was born in the same…
Chip Kidd is probably the coolest cat whose name you don’t know. Both author and graphic designer, Kidd takes turns using words and images to create unforgettable landscapes. As a book cover designer, he designs the covers for the works of David Sedaris, Raymond Chandler, Gore Vidal, and Michael Crichton…
You’d think that the sort of mind capable of conceiving a lovable serial killer would be warped beyond human recognition. Seriously, as much as we may be in awe of, say, Hannibal Lecter’s IQ, we wouldn’t exactly invite him over for dinner. Dexter, on the other hand, we’d invite him…
In their infinite wisdom, Hooters executives have come up with a way to reward customers who exhibit a generous spirit this season. No, silly, big tips will not produce a lap dance–Hooters is still a restaurant, after all. But starting this week, when you purchase a $25 or $50 gift…
Miami clearly has a reputation as a hotbed of artistic talent, but our cuisine cred is pretty high too. The Food Network even chose South Beach as the location for its wine and food festival, a must-attend event for local foodies. Year after year, the South Beach Wine & Food…
We all grew up with Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol and those guilt-inducing ghosts of Christmases past, present, and yet to come. Whether we read the novella, watched the movies (props to Bill Murray), or caught a theatrical production of the age-old story, the deliciously negative Ebenezer Scrooge was a…
You’d think that the sort of mind capable of conceiving a lovable serial killer would be warped being human recognition. Seriously, as much as we may be in awe of, say, Hannibal Lecter’s IQ, we wouldn’t exactly invite him over for dinner. Dexter, on the other hand, we’d invite him…
They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. That may be, but what about the road to learning disabilities in children and fertility problems in adults? Who knew that being environmentally conscious could make you sick?If you are one of the millions of people that has bought…
Salman Rushdie talks (and writes) a lot about the dual nature of Islam, but the notorious author is quite a study in contrasts as well. First, you have Salman Rushdie the intellectual, known for his comprehensive knowledge and understanding of history, a man whose name was included in the title…
In honor of our People Issue, which will hit newsstands and computer screens November 25, Cultist proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes in random order. Have suggestions for future profiles? Email cultist@miaminewtimes.com with the whos and whys. 77. Ricardo Pau-Llosa At the age of six,…
From Les Cage Aux Folles to Urinetown, Actor’s Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre puts on some pretty varied fare. Starting November 17, the theater is going old-school with Oliver!, a Tony Award-winning musical about that lovable little scamp, Oliver Twist. Stealing hearts as easily as he picks pockets, Oliver could…
We first discovered the grilled chicken chipotle sandwich ($2.79) from Pollo Tropical upon the recommendation of a friend who had to convince us to try it, knowing that we refused to eat Pollo Tropical until the day came when we became trapped inside one of the restaurants during a plague…
In honor of our People Issue, which will hit newsstands and computer screens November 25, Cultist proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes in random order. Have suggestions for future profiles? Email cultist@miaminewtimes.com with the whos and whys. 78. Agustina WoodgateAgustina Woodgate is a true mixed-media artist…
With six days of round-the-clock events, you’ll have trouble staying awake or, God forbid, have to skip a few parties during White Party Week. What began in 1985 at Vizcaya as a massive celebration to raise money for HIV/AIDS research and awareness has turned into a global phenomenon drawing participants…
Salman Rushdie talks (and writes) a lot about the dual nature of Islam, but the notorious author is quite a study in contrasts as well. First, you have Salman Rushdie the intellectual, known for his comprehensive knowledge and understanding of history, a man whose name was included in the title…
Denny Hamlin is in the lead for the 2010 Sprint cup with the Ford Championship Week just one race awa….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.Whoa, sorry for falling asleep there, but NASCAR is so boring. This happened once before when our dad took us to the Grand Prix of Miami, or the Indy 500, or…
Chalk one up for the good guys. San Francisco has struck a blow to one pillar of the Unholy Trinity (McDonald’s, Jerry Springer, and Family Guy). The Golden Gate City has instituted a ban preventing McDonald’s from including toys with its grossly unhealthy Happy Meals.If it wants to continue to…
Going green with a cricket star. The next time you throw a cigarette butt out your car window or leave a Styrofoam cup on the sidewalk, beware. The greenest man in the world lives in South Florida and he could be anywhere. Htesh Mehta, a leading authority, practitioner, and researcher…
