Arts & Culture

The Bernice Steinbaum Gallery (3550 N. Miami Ave., Miami) has been a focal point in Miami’s artistic community for years, having introduced us to new local talent and international stars. But times change, and all good things eventually come to an end. Steinbaum will move on to other ventures in…

A great thing about Miami’s burgeoning — and increasingly vibrant — dance scene is its diversity. On most weekends, we can catch classical, modern, contemporary, or folk dance produced and performed by both small, incubator troupes as well as large, acclaimed companies. This weekend, one of our unique and eclectic…

Last week, Miami’s planning, zoning, and appeals board gave preliminary approval to a new development project designed to turn a swath of the Design District into a micro version of Lincoln Road. Once completed, developer Craig Robins’ Design District makeover will transform a four-block section of the tony neighborhood into…

Hey there, history buffs. Looking to take a break from the nonstop wedgies and tormenting by your peers? Today’s your lucky day.FIU’s Wolfsonian archive has recently been digitized, putting thousands and thousands of artifacts at your fingertips. No, really — there are over 16,000 objects catalogued in the archive, each…

Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 issue June 14 in newsstands.Some say Miami’s the most superficial…

Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 issue June 14 in newsstands.New Times staff debated for months…

Rejoice, City of Miami, your beloved Heat have earned themselves another shot at an NBA title. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh are poised to finally live up to the hype surrounding the gathering of their “Big Three” in 2010 with a second straight appearance in the NBA Finals.Last…

There’s no denying Miami’s weird-ass ways. So every other week, Welcome to the Future addresses the absurdity of life in the Magic City — in comic art form, naturally…

Here’s some news that could make South Florida lawmakers rethink their wavering commitment to cultural events like Sleepless Night: During 2010, arts spending in Miami-Dade County topped $1 billion, according to Arts and Economic Prosperity IV, a report released Friday by the arts advocacy organization Americans for the Arts.The report,…

You can say what you will about Britto. His cutesy pop art was an extremely lame representation of Miami as the graphic wrap on Dolphins Stadium for Superbowl 2010, but the guy knows how to make money, and he’s never abandoned the 305 as his HQ.The recent vandalism of his…

From the time she first planted her flag in Wynwood, when Bernice Steinbaum spoke people listened.Shortly after opening her two-story space on the corner of 36th Street and North Miami Avenue a decade ago, she hosted an open house for the local arts community attracting about 100 curious visitors. They…

On most Friday nights, The Garret at Grand Central in Miami’s Parkwest neighborhood belongs to Peachfuzz, a party organized by nightlife promoter Raul Sanchez, DJ DZA (Adrian Douzmanian) and graphic designer/curator Pres Rodriguez. Last Friday, however, was a special occasion. Peachfuzz shared the room with Beck’s Beer, where its team…

Britto haters have struck again. And they’re still, well, kind of lame.Someone blasted a Britto mural in Wynwood with white paint over the weekend. Scrawled in squiggly letters across the black background spotted with flowers in Britto’s characteristically colorful patterns are the words “C DOG,” which we’re assuming is the…

Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 issue June 12 online and June 14 in newsstands.Best Art…

Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 issue June 12 online and June 14 in newsstands.Best ArtistsThe…

If you’re a Heat fan, you had an exceptionally good weekend cheering like a fool and happily watching them trounce the Celtics.If you’re not a Heat fan, your weekend was likely hampered by the knowledge that you have at least another week of trying to ignore every sports-related, bandwagon-laden Facebook…