Here at Cultist, we’re well familiar with the Knight Arts Challenge, a yearly initiative whose overall goal is to bring South Florida together through the arts. But what about the less artistically gifted among us who want to make a difference? Knight officials have announced a bigger playing field with…

From Georgia O’Keefe to Pablo Picasso, depicting women as flowers is one of the most relied upon expressions of femininity in art. Flowers are pretty. Women are pretty. It’s a timeless idea, one that most people don’t tire of despite the lack of originality and dimension. In a refreshing twist,…

It is said that nothing binds people more strongly than adversity. Jews and African-Americans share a centuries-old history of exile, dismissal, and the struggle to preserve their own safety and identity. A new exhibit heading to Coral Gables illustrates how knowledge and education can unite and free the human spirit…

Everyone loves flowers, especially ones that are unique and difficult for the average gardener to handle. For more than 60 years, the elusive orchid has attracted locals and tourists to the annual Miami International Orchid Show, where this plant is the star of a three-day showcase. Adoring flora lovers, photographers,…

Even through the relative standstill of sticky summer, Miami keeps getting more fun. Sure, our pervasive public transit problems and economic woes haven’t been tackled head-on, but Brickell’s getting a dine-in cinema! Wynwood’s getting a greenhouse-inspired park! Don’t harsh the mellow, cynics. Take the recreational wins. While these exciting additions…

After months of legal disputes and position shifts, the Board of Trustees of Institute of Contemporary Art Miami has appointed leadership at the newly established museum. Joining the former board and staff of the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami is Suzanne Weaver, a 20-year veteran of the industry…

Say what you will about the Magic City, there is never a lack of stuff to do on the weekends — OK, things do tend to slow a bit through the sluggish summer heat. But next time you’re whining about how bored you are, just think of those poor mid-Westerners,…

DWNTWN Art Days is finally upon us. For the next three days, Downtown Miami gets a chance to show off its artistic assets, taking a slice of the spotlight from their happening neighbors in Wynwood. The weekend-long celebration of exhibited and public art starting Friday features over 150 events for…

The “sex talk” is something no parent looks forward to, and many adolescents never want to ask about it despite their burning curiosity. Nevertheless, modern American society comes closer every day to more open dialogues about sex, creating a safe field for teens to ask questions and get the gory…

Thank God for TV syndication. Though some programs aren’t deserving of rapid and constant replays, I Love Lucy has been charming new audiences for decades since its eight-year run in the 1950s. Like any longtime show, this one had its highs and lows, but the shenanigans and sweetness of Lucy,…

Filmmaker, artist, talent manager, and Mastermind Honorable Mention Cat Del Buono has been a tireless advocate of women’s equality for years. Recent projects Miamians may remember include her poster campaign for small boobs plastered through Wynwood and her video, “How Not to Get Raped,” a response to the backwards tips…

It’s time to straighten up, Miami. Yes, this magical city is full of insane parties and pretty people to gawk at, but there’s more to us than that. We are a city of dreamers, frequenting art-house cinemas so often they just keep popping up. We are a city of readers,…

Anthony Hamilton has a voice that gets better as the years go by. An R&B favorite since 2003, the Grammy Award-winning Hamilton has not only achieved solo success but has also enriched the careers of countless performers in the music industry. He’s worked on projects with everyone from Dr. Dre,…