The abundance of pythons in the Everglades is old news. (Remember that alligator fight?) But a couple weeks ago, we got news that the pythons in the Everglades can now swim in salt water. And more recently, experts have suggested that the number of mammals in the Everglades — species…
Fashion Breakdown: Blazer from Zara; skirt and bustier from eBay; shoes by Guess; anchor charm necklace by Mike in Oklahoma City; hair cut, colored, and styled herself…
Remember the TV game show where contestants pick between unmarked doors? The Sundance Film Festival can feel that way. Despite the program notes and pre-festival buzz, you can’t easily predict what you’ll find. Attending the 2012 edition last week, I uncovered these highlights:…
Up until recently sloths were known as only two things: 1) the super gross looking man-creature from The Goonies who Chunk befriends, and 2) the super-lazy-looking South American mammal with long, creepy claws that does nothing but hang out in trees Kardashian-ing it (aka doing nothing) all day long. That…
With Radiolab bringing its live show to the Fillmore Wednesday night, Miami is about to get a whole lot smarter. But don’t worry; our beloved good times and sexy dancers aren’t going anywhere. We can expect to get our dose of wonder-stimulating scientific inquiry along with a spoonful of side-splitting…
This week’s free events include movie showings, concerts and exhibitions — in other words, the perfect combination to get you through the next few days without busting your budget. Take a break from your job(s) and from the throbbing migraine that is the Florida Republican debates, grab your honey or…
It’s time to bust out those earmuffs, watch out for free-roaming tigers, and start designing your own facial tattoo. Mike Tyson will reportedly be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania’s stint at American Airlines Arena in March.The boxer, ear-biter, and bro-comedy scene stealer told TMZ, “I am…
At the end of this week, two hordes of men who have suffered, bled, and fought for five months will meet on a neutral site to bash each others’ heads in, to test the limits of their physical strength and stamina, all in the name of sport, conquest, and achieving…
Fashion Breakdown: Top is Versace; belt from her mother; leggings by Armani; red shoes by Bershka; headpiece from a London market; heart earrings: “No idea.”…
Just because it’s a cliche doesn’t mean it’s not true: Miami’s art scene is killing it right now. And if you want to celebrate our scene as much as we do, then you better get your tickets to Artopia, Miami New Times’ annual fete featuring some of the city’s most…
Collagen injections. Corrupt politicians’ promises. Back-room strip club blowjobs. When it comes to lip service, Miamians have an array of temporarily thrilling options to choose. But these widely available “services” all have one sad characteristic in common: They eventually leave you feeling… deflated.Thank goodness for Andrea Askowitz and Esther Martinez,…
Our fellow Floridians, another round of primary elections is upon us and with it comes the usual sleazy political drama. Attack ads clog our airwaves; politicians deliver lofty promises they can’t keep; and national news organizations have another chance to bring up the “hanging chad” incident.This time around, the Republican…
Art Wynwood hasn’t raised the curtain yet on its inaugural edition, but it has already surpassed Art Basel Miami Beach in at least one category. The spin-off of Art Miami, taking place President’s Day Weekend, February 16-20, has announced its exhibitor list of more than 50 galleries and nearly a…
We’d been obsessively tracking the Republican presidential candidates on the campaign trail for weeks when something strange happened. The words coming out of their mouths started to sound like, well, a joke. From statements at debates to sound bytes on CNN, each politician seemed to be subtly parodying himself. We…
Wow, where’d the week go? We were having so much fun blogging that we nearly forgot about the weekend. Turns out, there’s a lot of cool shit going on. Did you know that Miami’s one of the few places where marathons are run in the winter? No, we’re serious. Just…
The state of Texas has bestowed upon this country many cultural delights: SXSW, phenomenal barbecue, and most importantly, Gary Busey. The man has the greatest set of teeth in history (they’re perfect to Photoshop on sharks), and he’s decided to use them to give back to the great state of…
The English Department at Florida State University was a really neat place to meet some gnarly characters. That’s where I met Michelle Sicars, one of the stars of Shit Miami Girls Say…and guys. I remember thinking, this girl’s really out there, after reading a short, quirky story she’d written about…
With the newfound revelation of a state law requiring tax-funded stadiums to house homeless citizens when not in use, just about everyone is thinking the same thing: “LOL WTF?” Team owners have long striven to ignore this obscure law (when they’re not tied up counting their white cotton sacs of…
A young woman in the act of adultery is dragged out of the local hotel by her disgusted family members. A gap-toothed ex-wife who’s owed a hefty sum of alimony rubs her hands in glee as she talks about her scheme to land her deadbeat baby daddy behind bars. And…
It’s almost like he did it on purpose. In the same week New Times published the results of a weird-crime-off between Florida and Texas (which Florida won, duh), police arrested Tyree Lincoln Smith. The official charge: murder. The freaky details: Dude allegedly killed a man in Connecticut, then ate his…
. Dude could probably whoop your ass, most certainly bench-presses more than you, and is undeniably a better hockey player. The 68-year-old Massachusetts senator rocked two black eyes and a broken nose to the State of the Union address this week, the result of a recent pick-up hockey game. Despite…
People love themselves some bacon. They idolize it. Worship it. Some would probably inject it into their veins, if bacon heroin existed. And we’re positive that there’s a growing minority out there who are mad jealous of Kevin Bacon solely for having the last name “Bacon.”Think we’re being as dramatic…
