Quarantine in Paradise: Miami’s 1899 Yellow Fever Epidemic
In 1899, only three years after its founding, the newborn city of Miami was pushed into quarantine.
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Martha of Miami’s “Tápate la Boca” Masks Help Local Hospital Workers
Less than 24 hours after making the masks available for purchase online, Martha of Miami had amassed 602 donated masks.
Foster Pets Are the Perfect Companions for Our Social Distancing
Because more people are working from home because of the coronavirus crisis, many are deciding to foster shelter pets in need.
South Florida Theater Companies Plan for Their Next Act
“We’re in a zombie apocalypse movie without the zombies.”
From Artist Talks to Science Experiments, Miami’s Museums Host Online Experiences
A guide to some of the Miami museums offering virtual tours and experiences to enjoy at home.
Miami’s Arts Organizations Adjust to Their New Normal
As many of Miami’s arts and culture organizations have closed, locals are questioning how people will experience art during this time.
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O Cinema Launches Virtual Theater While Its South Beach Space Remains Closed
Miamians can still support their favorite local arthouse cinema.
Marco Rubio’s Brother-in-Law Dealt Coke With the Miami Drug Lord From Tiger King
Mario Tabraue’s tale has all the classic marks of a great Miami crime story. And there’s another interesting layer: a connection to U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.
Oolite Arts Steps Up to Help Miami’s Art Community
Oolite Arts inaugurated its Relief Fund for COVID-19, seeding it with $25,000 in funds repurposed from canceled programming.
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Get Back Into Reading During the Coronavirus Shutdown
If you’re returning to the world of reading after a long hiatus, it may be daunting to start.
Stream Your Favorite Movies and Shows for Free While You’re Stuck at Home
From Showtime to Shudder, plenty of streaming services are offering pretty amazing deals in light of the COVID-19 crisis making everyone housebound.
Drag Goes Digital: Karla Croqueta and Friends Take Counter Corner to the Online Masses
The Miami nightlife heroine is bringing the monthly event to Instagram Live once a week in addition to organizing streams of the Gaythering’s Karaoke Monday and Croqueta’s signature Birdcage Brunch event.
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Miami’s Yoga Community Goes Virtual to Offset Quarantine Fatigue
Corpo Yoga, Tropical Vinyasa, Wynwood Yoga, and even Club Space are taking yoga sessions online to keep up wellness-minded practices in the era of social distancing.
Grassroots Networks Tend to Miami’s Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Pandemic
Online groups such as COVID-19 South FL Mutual Aid as well as local charities such as the Motivational Edge are working to attend to the needs of Miami’s most vulnerable, such as homeless and LGBTQ youth, during the coronavirus crisis.
The Ten Best TV Shows and Movies to Stream This Week
Goodfellas, Space Jam, and HBO’s new show The Plot Against America are among New Times’ favorite additions to streaming services this week.
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Miami Venue Staffers: Coronavirus Crisis “Canceled Our Entire Industry”
Employees with the city’s arenas and performance venues have found themselves without a source of income amid the global pandemic.
Eyes on Miami: eL Seed, Linken D’Souza, and Others
It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with World Red Eye,…
Audience Member at Final Miami Hamilton Performance Tests Positive for COVID-19 UPDATED
Arsht Center CEO Johann Zietsman sent an email earlier today to all who attended the show, including Arsht staff and volunteers, informing them of the development.
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Chris Bosh Cleverly Teaches Fans How to Wash Their Hands Using His Greatest Career Highlight
Wash your hands for 20 seconds. Just take Chris Bosh’s advice and set this moment of personal hygiene to the greatest 20 seconds in Miami Heat history.
Filmmakers Stella Meghie and Joe Talbot Speak Candidly About Moviemaking Struggles
Joe Talbot and Stella Meghie — who headlined Miami Film Festival as Knight Heroes — shared their filmmaking experiences with the city’s film community.
Miami’s Art Cinemas Share Streaming Recommendations Amid Closures
Local film curators Trae DeLellis and Kareem Tabsch are sharing film recommendations on social media as the coronavirus-induced era of social distancing begins.
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Miami Heat and Marlins Pledge to Take Care of Employees Amid Work Outages
When this crisis is over and normalcy returns, these gestures by the Heat and Marlins will not be forgotten.