Thursday, February 4 When the earthquake ravaged Haiti six years ago, the dance troupe Ayikodans barely survived. The company lost its dance studio in Port-au-Prince, and its members suffered personal losses. However, the group found an unlikely supporter in the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, which has commissioned…
Thursday, January 28 Since his debut in 2003, Major League Baseball’s José Miguel Cabrera Torres has become a two-time American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) , a four-time AL batting champion, and a ten-time MLB All-Star. He has played at first and third bases for most of his major-league career…
Friday, January 22 Usually, orchestra members dress in black formalwear. Though the fellows of the New World Symphony, America’s orchestral academy, will likely follow that centuries-old tradition during Pulse: White Out the New World Symphony, they’re encouraging audience members to do the reverse and wear white. The New World Symphony…
Thursday, January 14 Known for creating immersive, living picture installations, Israeli-based Dina Shenhav uses soft materials such as ash and foam to sculpt powerful scenes of domestic and urban life and destruction. Exploring the complex origins of traditional markers of masculinity, Shenhav’s exhibit “D.O.A. (Dead on Arrival),” whose title is…
Jack Daniels is bringing its new Motel No. 7 experience to five different cities. And this Thursday, it makes its stop in Miami. What exactly is Jack Daniels Motel No. 7? Well, it’s not easy to explain. Still largely shrouded in secrecy, Motel No. 7 is the liquor brand’s attempt…
Alright, let’s get it out of our system. He was Frodo. He palled around with a slimy grey creature and had a quasi-sexual relationship with a pudgy hobbit. That, for a long time, was how we knew Elijah Wood. And who can blame us? He’s the lead in one of…
Thursday, January 7 Despite what thespian haters would have you believe, the world of theater is a constantly evolving art form. While some companies pay homage to musicals, dramas, and comedies of the past, organizations like the Basement Project present both classical and contemporary projects perfect for regular theatergoers and…
Thursday, December 31 Despite the fact that the last episode of Baywatch aired almost 15 years ago, its iconic, red-swimsuited star, Pamela Anderson, is as smokin’-hot as ever. And her beauty isn’t only skin-deep. A devoted animal activist and compassionate human being, Anderson is constantly campaigning in support of the…
This New Year’s Eve, you could do worse than your own private table on South Beach with four of your closest friends, two alcoholic bottles of your choice, and the best seat in the house to a midnight fireworks display. Actually, you could do a lot worse. Like, imagine no…
Thursday, December 24 Preparing holiday dinners can be a huge pain. Shopping for ingredients alone requires that beleaguered cooks take a day off work. Add in various family members’ dietary restrictions and you’ve got one expensive, time-consuming way to spend your Christmas vacation. For those looking to buck the cooking…
New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching, folks. And if the only plans you have so far is to meet at David’s house at 8 p.m. to pregame, you’re in trouble. You know David ain’t even gonna have cups, and everyone will be forced to drink champagne out of their hands…
Thursday, December 17 There’s something magical about combining board games and booze. The spark of childhood nostalgia blended with a nice buzz takes average get-togethers to the next level. Cashing in on that deep need to be kids again, the local beer masters of Concrete Beach Brewery present a Miami-flavored…
Here’s the statistical quirk that sums up Mad Max: Fury Road’s sensational greatness: 73 of the 127 critics voting in our annual poll picked George Miller’s apocalyptic Busytown Racers classic as one of the year’s best films. Only one of those critics voted for it in the Best Screenplay category…
Thursday, December 10 The Nutcracker is a classic tale filled with drama, heroics, and fanfare. As usual, however, history is written by the victors; the Mouse King is considered evil, and the Nutcracker is the knight in shining armor. That’s just one side of the story. The Mouse King takes…
Thursday, December 3 Longtime friends Tina Paul and Keni Valenti have joined forces to create a back-to-the-future Basel experience titled “Beyond the Limelight.” At the duo’s exhibition, opening Thursday at the Museum of Fashion, visitors will journey back to New York City’s ’80s and ’90s nightlife scene through Paul’s lens…
Thousands of art lovers and party animals from around the globe flock to Miami and Miami Beach this week for the year’s biggest bacchanal. There will be parties on the beach, concerts on every corner, and restaurants opened especially for the event. Millions will be spent on the work of…
Basel is rapidly approaching this city like a dark cloud full of expensive art and pretentious New Yorkers. But, there’s a silver-lining to this cloud: music. Because while we’ll have to suffer through insufferable traffic and long lines next week, we also get some pretty great shows. You can check…
Friday, November 27 Dinner and a show takes on a new meaning with YoungArts’ newest series. Pairings at Ted’s updates this concept by choosing a theme and matching it with a meal catered by Starr Catering Group and a live performance. The event takes place on the seventh floor of…
Thursday, November 19 Forget the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and its NYC sibling. For a new generation of conscious, sustainability-minded foodies, Seed Food & Wine Festival reigns supreme. The chic five-day fest — a Miami original — includes all kinds of events, such as a yoga brunch, a…
Thursday, November 12 Drinking is great, but petty chitchat can be a bore. Some of us would like to have a conversation of substance with our brew, and for those people, there’s Nerd Nite. The national program brings great minds from across the nation together in local bars for an…
Thursday, November 5 This Thursday, Miami Dade College’s Museum of Art + Design will present “Childhood Memories From the Other Side of the Water,” a visual autobiography depicting childhood experiences and recollections of Cuba by artist Eduardo del Valle. The collection will feature a series of photographs never before exhibited…
Uncle Luke called it “the best bass party” he’s ever attended. “That shit was dope,” DJ Craze told us. Our own Kat Bein called it the “party of the fucking century.” And, trust us, she’s been to a lot of parties. Red Bull’s United States of Bass, which featured a…
