There are many fantastic elements to Miami Carnival. The best food vendors offer a mouthwatering smorgasbord of spicy cuisine along Biscayne Boulevard. Some of the region’s most limber women parade the street in barely-there costumes. And the brightest stars from the islands make their way to our shores for a…
Bring an energy drink and your camera, and make sure to tie your dancing shoes on tightly. Today’s Target GlobalBeat free Carnival Center party promises to be the biggest event to hit downtown Miami in years. “We’re by Miami and for Miami. Today we’re inviting the public to come in…
Miami Carnival is always fun, but it can be hot and dizzying. Party people who prefer their Caribbean music with soothing ambiance should head away from the hubbub and toward Coral Gables. Get your fix at Soca Sundays, a poolside affair at the Biltmore’s Cascade Restaurant. Soca music has been…
Perfumier Laurice Rahmé is French, but she left her heart in New York City. Her ode to her adopted home is Bond No. 9, a hugely popular fragrance collection that sounds like it was named for a certain British spy. In fact Bond No. 9 is Rahmé’s chic Noho address…
The fashion season is changing from bright summer colors to the deliciously darker shades of autumn. You can find inspiration in the pages of your favorite magazine or at the most amply stocked beauty store. Even better, combine those options with guidance from the stars at Step Up and Step…
You know, life would seem a little sweeter if everyone got together, put their troubles aside, and enjoyed some ice cream. We might not bring about world peace, but today at your neighborhood Cold Stone Creamery, everyone can help bring joy to legions of kids. Today the popular nationwide chain…
Jamie Lee Curtis is Hollywood royalty. She’s the daughter of Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, godmother to brooding hottie Jake Gyllenhaal, and wife of Lord Christopher Guest (which technically makes her Lady Haden-Guest). Her filmography is vast and genre-defying. She started out as a scream queen in John Carpenter’s Halloween,…
Once upon a time, Charlie Murphy was solely known as Eddie’s look-alike brother. A cultural phenomenon called Chappelle’s Show changed that forever. Now when we think of him, quotes like “I’m Rick James, bitch,” immediately come to mind. Even though the show is over, Murphy is not resting on his…
In our schlubby American jeans-and-T-shirt society, ornately dressed and made-up Japanese Harajuku girls look like beautiful aliens. However, they (along with Gwen Stefani) know something we don’t: Dressing up is so much fun it shouldn’t be relegated to one night in October. Fashionistas can get their freak on every Tuesday…
A shiny new gem is about to be unveiled on Biscayne Boulevard. The highly anticipated Carnival Center for the Performing Arts is on the cusp of opening day, and downtown Miami’s hopes are pinned on the pricey venue. Locals with long memories have faith the main thoroughfare can return to…
Your eyes are drop-dead gorgeous, your figure is enviably svelte, and you’ve got full, kissable Angelina Jolie lips. That won’t mean a thing if your face is as pock-marked and lumpy as the moon’s surface. No matter the season, good skin is always in. Take care of yours with a…
Mining the Store Filed under: Flotsam Every once in a while, Riptide hears about an average blue-collar Miami-Dade citizen engaging in some inexplicably absurd, devious behavior. One example is the criminal case against Franklin Knowles and Larry Martinez, two gents who earn their keep by stopping shoplifters and identity thieves…
On the exterior, human beings are like snowflakes. None of us is completely like another; there are striking differences in the shade of our skin, the color of our eyes, the shape of our bodies. But strip away the epidermis, and the similarities begin to emerge. Deep down we’re all…
Austrian auteur Michael Haneke’s films are bleak and fervent, scary and socially observant, disturbing and engaging all at once. He is described as a moralist, but one who reveals his truth using a dispassionate lens. Unlike many American directors, Haneke isn’t afraid to wade just as deep into sexuality as…
As downtown Miami swells larger, there has been a corresponding increase in entertainment options for the locals populating our urban core. One of the newest and coolest kids on the block is the Jamaica International Café. A crowd of in-the-know revelers have been congregating for the Jammin’ Friday Happy Hour,…
Miami is a melting pot for many diverse cultures, but our strongest flavors are certainly Latin. One of the most concentrated regions is Hialeah. “We’re 94 percent Hispanic, and our population is about 250,000,” explains William Sanchez, the city’s sponsorship coordinator and public relations representative. The unique municipality is the…
Over the past quarter-century, the annual Sting concerts have become a launch pad for some of the Caribbean’s hottest acts. “Now we’re adding elements of R&B, hip-hop, and as we go on, Sting will come to represent rock, jazz, and soul too. We’re taking it to the next level,” says…
Their unpretentious sartorial style might not be often imitated by today’s rappers, but if you can’t hear the influence of A Tribe Called Quest in the music of recent chart-toppers, you need to get your ears checked. The introspective lyrics of Kanye West, the experimentalism of OutKast, and the colorful…
Picture reggae music as something like a groovy, bass-heavy Russian nesting doll, comprising genre inside of similar genre. Rocksteady, roots, dub, and dancehall all share space within this term’s outermost shell. And then there was rockers, the Seventies subgenre also known as lovers’ rock. The name was derived from Augustus…
We all know women’s bodies run on a biological clock. When the alarm sounds, it means menopause has set in, complete with all the typically unpleasant physical adjustments. Well, Dr. Scott Einhorn is here to educate the gents about their own ch-ch-ch-changes. He’s offering an interactive community presentation that deals…
In most of the Western world, Sesame Street is more than a mere children’s television show. It’s a cultural landmark, complete with universal lessons, familiar songs, and beloved celebrities. Bob, Maria, and Gordon take a back seat to cuddly icons like Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover, and Elmo. The amazing…
Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom might be more renowned for their exports, but many of the islands in the Caribbean also know how to create a refreshing brew. Ale-heads can sample the varied flavors of the islands at Beer Hype, a festival that offers a guaranteed good time. “We’ll…
