When we were first given the task to review Basketball Wives, we thought we had a knock-off Real Housewives on our hands. So like the serious journalists we are, we went to Wikipedia to do our research on the new project.There, the program description explains all the show’s women were…
Miami New Times’ Mastermind Awards honors the city’s most inspiring creatives. This year, we received more than 150 submissions, which our staff narrowed to an elite group of 30. We’ll be profiling our honorable mentions, and eventually the finalists, in the weeks to come. This year’s three Mastermind Award winners…
Well before Skrawberry and Tip Drill were getting “paid more than most doctors” to work the pole, Don Bailey stripped down to his underwear and became the face of quality, affordable flooring in Miami. Four decades later, the charismatic businessman is still selling carpet — and wearing the same pair…
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow; what does that mean for Miami? Six more weeks of winter snowbirds dropping New York City money in our southern city economy. Per usual, Cultist has rounded out a list of the ten best events going down ’round the Big Mango this weekend, showcasing a…
Popular opinion suggests that celebrities are perfect, even superhuman. Take Angelina Jolie’s flawless figure or Brad Pitt’s Christ-like abs, for example. This Hollywood powerhouse pair is often heralded as the sexiest couple in the world. But what if Brad had webbed feet or Angelina was a hermaphrodite? Would America still…
Based on our many unofficial surveys of Miami residents, public radio listeners are a rare breed in South Florida. For all most Miamians know, Terry Gross is the name of a Garbage Pail Kid, Selected Shorts are the hot pants on sale at Forever 21, and All Things Considered is…
Here in Miami, we like to think we have a monopoly on star personalities. But according to at least one reality TV casting director, Tampa’s where you can really find the talent.”Tampa is the new Miami,” casting director Rose Rosen told the Tampa Bay Times this week, noting that a…
It’s the main topic on the lips of every politician: The economy is sputtering, with few industries left to produce the valuable goods that could keep it running. But as we sat on our couch last night, scanning from channel to channel, it hit us. There’s one industry in America that’s…
Miami New Times’ Mastermind Awards honors the city’s most inspiring creatives. This year, we received more than 150 submissions, which our staff narrowed to an elite group of 30. We’ll be profiling our honorable mentions, and eventually the finalists, in the weeks to come. This year’s three Mastermind Award winners…
he Town Square Neighborhood Development Corporation revealed its plan to transform downtown Miami from the adorably gritty urban pocket it is today into a tourist-friendly strolling path with green spaces around every corner. If it comes to fruition, we’ll all be skipping our way from the new Downtown Museum Park,…
Magnus Sigurdarson at the Dorsch: Rotating camels and a blond Bedouin in Opa-locka
Liam Neeson returns to form playing tough guys in gritty films
Sarkozy film The Conquest at MDC’s Tower Theater February 3-9
Granito: How to Nail a Dictator at the Cosford Cinema Feburary 2 and 3
Chronicle: Average teens become superheroes, stay grounded
After more than half a century and over two dozen Saturday Night Live cast members, Second City continues to celebrate 50 years of improvisational comedy—three years late—with a premeditated tour. Ironic, eh? Founded by Paul Sills, Howard Alk, and Bernie Sahlins, Second City opened its first theater on a “snowy”…
Few things are as flat-out depressing as being single on Valentine’s Day. So don’t be. Hit up Singles Mingle at Bongo’s and find yourself a date. Maybe it’ll be the love of your life. Or maybe not. Look, Valentine’s Day’s coming up fast — now’s no time to be picky…
When we heard Miami was finally getting its own roller derby league, we breathed a sigh of relief. No more expensive gas bills. No more road trips to Broward. No more searching for a rink among strip malls in the middle of nowhere. Finally, this town has a derby to…
You can take the girl out of the ghetto, but you can’t take the ghetto out of the girl. This mantra rings true through Sherri Patterson’s new memoir, Mad Lyfe of an NBA Wife. The honest account is a roller coaster of emotions through Patterson’s trials with domestic abuse, low…
Pure Imagination is proof that radio as a medium for art is alive and well in Miami. Matt Gajewski — former radio DJ, music teacher, writing tutor, and all-around nice guy — weaves tales that are romantic, complex, and intoxicatingly entertaining. With Pure Imagination, Gajewski places our secret feelings, odd…
The 13th-ranked University of Miami Women’s Basketball squad came into this season knowing it had to compete with the big girls if it was going to make a serious run at the NCAA tourney. Though they crushed unranked teams such as Holy Cross, the ladies fell to ranked opponents such…
Miami Beach has long been known for its aging relics (Art Deco architecture, French Canadian retirees, etc). Doing nothing to change our reputation is the Original Miami Beach Antique Show, bringing 900 antique dealers from 22 countries to the Miami Beach Convention Center Thursday. The largest antique show of its…
