Mogwai Waits

Everybody loves a wholesome Christmas movie, but the ones that really stick out in our memory are the oddballs — holiday flicks that have a delightful combination of festive and freaky. The 1984 horror comedy Gremlins is remembered for that unique balance and remains in the hearts of many moviegoers…

Malika James Returns Home Safe

Malika James, who was reported missing over Art Basel weekend, has returned home safe. James, 28, returned Wednesday, a day after photos of her were obtained by Pembroke Pines police showing her at an ATM in Winter Haven, Fla., on Monday morning. The images showed James in what police said…

Comedian Steve Berke Punks Art Basel, Sells Fake Art

As if you needed more proof that many Art Basel attendees know little about art. Miami-Dade native, Miami Beach mayorial candidate, and comedian Steve Berke conducted a “social experiment” during Miami Art Week to see if he could go from zero to “artist” in less than 24 hours and sell…

Two Films from Borscht Lineup Selected for Sundance 2015

Following in the awesome footsteps of years past, films from the Miami-centric Borscht Film Festival are making national waves. Sundance announced today that two of Borscht’s featured short films for 2014 have been selected to screen at the illustrious Sundance Film Festival next year: Papa Machete and El Sol Como…

Let the Madness Begin

One week a year, Miami becomes nearly unrecognizable. Art Basel Miami Beach draws thousands of tourists, art collectors, and creatives to the city December 4 through 7. Though some locals bemoan the traffic jams and crowds, natives and newbies agree that the art, innovation, and magic happening during Miami Art…

The Next Generation

Any artistic capital worth its salt knows that education is the foundation of any great city. Continuing to pave the way in fostering arts knowledge in Miami’s youth is the National YoungArts Foundation, which identifies and supports the next generation of artists in the visual, literary, design, and performing arts…

Celebrate the Swamp

Sure, Miami has a reputation for beautiful beaches, hot bodies, and a questionable fashion sense. But for insiders, South Florida is all about the swamp — that uniquely beautiful muck from which this region emerged way back when. Locals can celebrate our singular ecosystem at the 2014 Swamp Heritage Festival,…

Borscht 2014: Meet AholSniffsGlue’s Miami Bus Characters (Trailer)

While AholSniffsGlue’s signature sleepy eyes are popping up all over town for Miami Art Week, the Borscht Film Festival is showcasing one of his more personal artistic stories for their December film line-up. Biscayne World, AholSniffsGlue’s film collaboration with Borscht, recounts when the artist was the victim of a hit-and-run…

Institute of Contemporary Art to be Built in the Design District

Miami’s newest museum is set to get a permanent home. The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA Miami), currently housed in the Moore Building, will eventually become a three-story art museum with a 15,000-square-foot sculpture garden. If planning works out, the new space will open in time for Art Basel Miami…

Broadway Returns to Cuba With Spanish-Language Production of Rent

Jonathan Larson’s beloved musical Rent is headed to Cuba. Deadspin reports the Spanish-language production will be produced by Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment in partnership with the Cuban National Council of Performing Arts. Nederlander says it’s the first Broadway musical with a full cast, musicians and first-class production elements produced in Cuba…

The Ten Best Things To Do This Weekend in Miami

Whether you’re trudging through another completely unnecessary work day today or battling the masses at the Black Friday apocalypse, chin up — it’s only hours until the weekday rush is over. We’ve got plenty of opportunities to work off those Thanksgiving regrets — and add some new ones to your…

Renaissance Woman

Fashion designer, philanthropist, wife, mother, and wrap-dress pioneer Diane von Furstenberg has inspired generations of women. The fashion icon brings her new book, The Woman I Wanted to Be, to Miami this Tuesday to impart the lessons she’s learned during her epic career. The book is divided into two sections:…

Don Those Crisp Whites

On the cusp of Art Basel Miami Beach, Pérez Art Museum Miami is tempting locals and visitors alike with the ultimate party. The world’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser, the White Party, is back to celebrate 30 years of advocating for victims of the disease worldwide. The 30th-anniversary “Diamond Jubilee”…

Hattie Mae Williams: Renegade Dancer

In this week’s Miami New Times, we profile 30 of the most interesting characters in town, with portraits of each from photographer Stian Roenning. See the entire Miami New Times People Issue here. Dance, the most primal, universal form of self-expression, often takes a back seat in Miami. In a…

Jaie Laplante: Film Fanatic

In this week’s Miami New Times, we profile 30 of the most interesting characters in town, with portraits of each from photographer Stian Roenning. See the entire Miami New Times People Issue here. If Miami is the bridge from Latin America to the Unites States, the Miami International Film Festival…

Daniela Ramirez: Everyday Runway

In this week’s Miami New Times, we profile 30 of the most interesting characters in town, with portraits of each from photographer Stian Roenning. See the entire Miami New Times People Issue here. In the runway world, Miami’s reputation is simple: The high fashion is there, all right, but so…