Last night, the New World Center was packed, more girls than boys, a younger vibe than older, not a lot of color, but a great mix of couture. This was a big night. Everyone needed to look dapper. Put on your best threads, those new shoes, that pretty party dress,…
Ladies and gentlemen, we have started our descent in preparation for landing, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. There’s a big weekend coming up at Moksha Gallery. The artist collective is playing host to two magical events, opening the doors once…
Emma Trelles is the best South Florida poet under the age of 40. Join her at Books & Books this Saturday when she celebrates the release of her second collection of poetry, Tropicalia. Hey, releasing a book is a major event, comparable only to the birthing of a child. It’s…
Words & Wine, one of Miami’s strongest weekly poetry and artist gatherings, is back on at the American Legion following a two-week hiatus. Organizer and founding poet Nikki Rodriguez confirmed that the open microphone is staying put. “We considered other venues, but in the end, we really wanted to stay…
The Moksha Gallery is unequivocally the counter-cultural hub of Miami. Consistently, and over the course of many years, this artist collective has tastefully produced some of the most amazing events in our Magic City. Whether a mind-blowing Art Basel gathering, or one of their many astrological-themed celebrations, a few things…
Remember the show Quantum Leap? Probably not. In the show, there’s this physicist, Sam, who becomes lost in time following a time-travel experiment. A new Miami spoken word night, Words & Wine, is like a whole season of this show (in a good way), starting with the venue, the American…
You’ve seen them along South Beach canals like Venetian gondoliers. You’ve witnessed them in the ocean and Bay, a cross-breed of kayaker and surfer. Yup. The paddle-boarder. But never before have you seen them like this. Two Miami natives are traveling from Tampa Bay to Key Largo. Three-hundred miles. On…
In honor of our Artopia party on February 10, 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.20. Emma TrellesEmma Trelles is a kick-ass rock-star Miami poet. Her words ooze feeling; her sentences…
The World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM) is a local treasure. There is no better city to combine art and eroticism, and no better erotic art collection than what is housed in this obscure space nestled in the heart of South Beach on Washington Avenue. When visiting the WEAM, you may…
The World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM) is a local treasure. There is no better city to combine art and eroticism, and no better erotic art collection than what is housed in this obscure space nestled in the heart of South Beach on Washington Avenue. When visiting the WEAM, you may…
ENTER: You — a young, up-and-coming, dreamy-eyed Miami writer with an idea for a novel, something hip and grandiose. It’ll capture the voice and culture of your generation. The idea in your head’s big. Real big. It’ll shake foundations. Rattle the establishment. Who knows? Maybe it’ll change the world. There’s…
In honor of our MasterMind genius awards, 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.33. Preston L. AllenCall Preston L. Allen an explorer: one who journeys to uncharted territory in the earth,…
The Imperfectionists portrays a group of journalists at a declining newspaper and begs several questions: Is it truly the end of the print era? What happens to all the old timers just looking for a scoop? Can they adapt? Or will they rot at the merciless hands of technology? The…
In honor of our MasterMind genius awards, 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.41. Jorge RubieraJorge Rubiera is the dictionary definition of a Renaissance man. Photography, music, writing, film, art, you…
The first day of school kicks ass. Halls are filled with hustle, bustle, and motivated students. Walk into that classroom and your life can change. New friends could be made. New knowledge secured. This week Miami Dade College’s nine campuses opened. Others follow suit next week. The following Back to…
We love our cougars here in Miami, but A Round-Heeled Woman, which opens at GableStage tonight, is something else entirely. The play chronicles the coital adventures of Jane Juska, a retired school teacher who has not had sex in 30 years. Juska is a late baby boomer looking for a…
In honor of our MasterMind genius awards, 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. Rocky Grimes is a self-taught artist. But more than that, he’s a problem solver and an innovator…
Miami in the 30s?? Huh? Maybe at the Historical Museum on Flagler, but please not in our mercury sticks. Here’s a few suggestions on how to handle the elements. 1. Cuddle. Do you really have to go outside? Cuddle with a friend, a loved one, or a pet. Just one…
Click here to view photos from this event.Saturday afternoon about 100 people gathered outside the BP gas station on NE 10th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. For one hour, a horde of social activists, students, artists, cyclists, and people upset about the oil spill stood in front of the gas station…
I wanted to organize a lil’ protest against BP and offshore drilling. It had been exactly one month since the oil spill began. One month of non-stop poison continuously flowing into the Gulf, making its way toward the Loop Current, and Florida Keys and beaches. In the history of history,…
