Carlos Rigau’s Sections Exhibition Opens at General Practice

​General Practice is an abode located a little bit north of 36th Street that doubles as a gallery. Miami-based artist Carlos Rigau runs the space and will exhibit the five-artist show Sections this Thursday. He’s played host to an R. Kelly/Valentine’s Day-themed dance party, eardrum crushing metal shows, and this…

The Artist Revives Silent Films to Sweet Success

An undeniably charming homage to Hollywood in the late 1920s, The Artist will probably be the most successful silent movie since the days of the Gish sisters. It might also be the first silent film many of its viewers have ever seen. French writer-director Michel Hazanavicius, who has previously struck…

Rachel: Camouflage and Camera-Shy

Fashion Breakdown: Military-colored top from Urban Outfitters, jean shorts and stars mesh tights from Diesel, shoes are Converse, glasses Chanel, bag from LeSportsac…

Film’s Biggest Losers and Winners of 2011

In many ways, 2011 was a great one for movies. Some really good films came out this year — some that broke the mold and swirled genres together in unprecedented ways. Several icons of the movie world made remarkable contributions that should be mentioned at the year’s close. On the…

RIP, TV: Five Shows We’ll Miss in 2012

Friends, family members, and fellow lovers of quality boob tube-age: We are gathered here today to mourn the fallen. In this so-called golden age of television, some of our best-loved programming has been taken from us too soon. They’re high-quality TV shows, well-written and exquisitely acted. And now they’re gone,…

Choreographer Rosie Herrera’s Favorite 2011 Performances

As 2011 comes to an end, we’re getting all nostalgic about the great moments in Miami culture that took place over the past year. And we know we’re not alone. So we’ve asked some of Miami’s top artists, writers, film producers and other cultural geniuses about their favorite 2011 memories…

MasterMind Awards Now Accepting Submissions

​It’s hard out there for an artist, especially at this time of year. You have big dreams for your craft in the new year, but nearly no cash to make them come true, thanks to all the gifts you bought for those demanding loved ones of yours. Miami New Times…

Flicks For Free (or Free-ish): The Cheapest Movies in Miami

What’s stopping you from getting your flick fix these days? An over-exaggerated fear of the bed bug infestation? Cell phone distraction and interactive audiences? These disturbances go from minor to major when you factor in the ridiculously inflated price of movie tickets. So, what are your real options? How do…

Miami Street Fashion’s Best Looks of 2011

During our hunt (and it’s a hunt) for fashion on the streets of Miami, we spotted several styles that made our city hold its own. Men were sharp in 2011, dressing up in fitted pants and blazers, mostly all black with an additional added accessory like a pair of sunglasses,…

Human Trafficking Expert Pens This is Our Story

Miami native and Florida State University law professor Wendi Adelson isn’t in the law game just for the money. At Sweat Records on Dec. 27, she’ll present This Is Our Story, her novel about human trafficking that draws on her experience and knowledge as a public interest lawyer. She writes…

Gilbert Gottfried: Unfiltered and (Almost) Always Unapologetic

Gilbert Gottfried is a Jewish-American institution. He’s not just any Jew, but the self-proclaimed “most obnoxious” one in the world, a role Gottfried says he’s “fighting to keep” after more than 30 years in the industry.”Oh dammit, I was trying to keep the fact that I was Jewish secret all…

Chris Nuñez Talks Ink Masters, Tattoos, and Human Canvasses

Like tattoos? Get your single needle guns, sharpened guitar strings, and professional gear ready for Ink Masters, a new tattoo reality competition series where contestants battle for $100,000.We caught up with judge Chris Nuñez, who was on Miami Ink, about why Ink Masters is better, truer to the game, and…

Sweat Records’ Lauren Reskin’s Top Cultural Events of 2011

As 2011 comes to an end, we’re getting all nostalgic about the great moments in Miami culture that took place over the past year. And we know we’re not alone. So we’ve asked some of Miami’s top artists, writers, film producers and other cultural geniuses about their favorite 2011 memories…

Gina: One Fierce Gato

Fashion Breakdown: Leopard cropped jacket from Goodwill, shirt from France, black slacks from American Apparel, shoes are Vintage Couture, purse from Urban Outfitters, hot pink grenade from Kid Robot, ear loops from Top Shop…

The Ten Greatest Miami Movie Moments of All Time

At times, it seems the outside world is totally fascinated with Miami. And why not? It’s a city known for fun, sun, skin, great parties, and great drugs. And it all looks even more sexy and dangerous when projected onto the silver screen.From the black-and-white era to modern-day computerized car…

Ten Best Things to Do This Weekend in Miami

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and Hanukkah. Quite literally, actually. We’re in the middle of the Festival of Lights and just two days away from Jesus’ alleged birthday. Whether you’re held up at your parents’ house this weekend or stuck at an airport, happy holidays from…

Five Reasons You Should Celebrate Noche Buena This Year

Ah, Christmas Eve. A quaint day spent by the majority of those who live outside of South Florida doing nothing out of the ordinary. But if you’re a Cuban-Miamian, Noche Buena is what’s up on the 24th. Noche Buena, which translates to “good night,” is more than just a massive…