Creeping around cemeteries isn’t for everyone. But those of you who don’t mind treading lightly among those taking eternal dirt naps might fancy a visit to Miami’s oldest burial ground for Pioneer Day at Pinewood Cemetery in Coral Gables this Saturday.It’s easy enough to miss Pinewood Cemetery (also known by…
One of the best things about Miami’s Borscht Film Festival is that so many of the people involved in it are committed to working in South Florida. And it looks like that loyalty is infectious and spreading even to those who left the city for bigger opportunities. Take Josie Loren,…
Miami’s Overtown is getting its first beauty pageant in what should be considered one step forward and a few stiletto-stumbling steps backward. It’s a move forward because Miss Overtown USA and Teen Miss Overtown USA are part of the Overtown Rhythm & Arts Festival. And we all know that the…
A walk past the boutiques on Ocean Drive would lead anyone to believe South Beach fashion is represented by mannequins with triple-D implants who rock jewel-encrusted Lycra dresses overlaid with skulls and exotic snakes and covered in glitter vomit.But, lest we give up on Miami fashion and relegate ourselves to…
The Moksha Gallery is unequivocally the counter-cultural hub of Miami. Consistently, and over the course of many years, this artist collective has tastefully produced some of the most amazing events in our Magic City. Whether a mind-blowing Art Basel gathering, or one of their many astrological-themed celebrations, a few things…
Last night’s opening of Catwalk Confidential at the Arsht Center’s Carnival Studio Theater proved, above all else, that its star, Robyn Peterson, is no dumb former model. The Miami native and creator of this one-woman show may have met plenty of those during her tenure on the international couture défilé,…
It happens fast. Twenty-five seconds to be exact. You’re in a car, driving around, when you suddenly spot her. She’s wrapped tightly in cellophane to a sign pointing to South Beach. She doesn’t struggle. She looks at every passing car without even a hint of embarrassment. Is it some sort…
George Moss AKA “Gmoss” is a cross-industry talent. His interest in fashion and drawing have led Gmoss to incorporate two trades that seem to have nothing in common — designing clothes and creating comic books.He grew up reading Spiderman and worked as a clothing illustrator at Perry Ellis. Spidey was a…
Fashion Breakdown: Earrings from Patricia Fields, hair by Ayumi at Patricia Fields, lipstick by MAC called Lady Danger, Dress from Diesel, bag from H&M, cuff by Hermes, index ring by Pamela Love, claw ring by Made Her Think, others Urban Outfitters,and shoes by Dolce Vita…
South Florida rednecks are a distinct bunch. They differ from those of other regions by their mixed breeding, the product of various diminutive sub-species such as the flighty Cuban Cowboy. These days, they mostly inhabit preserves left untouched by progress. Think Homestead and Florida City. And on clear mornings, while…
“I feel like this outfit screams ‘I’ve been living in Ohio for the past three years. Take me to your gross apartment and have sex with me,” Aura complains in recent indie hit Tiny Furniture. Comedies of humiliation are usually bred in the minds of those much older and male…
In part one, we introduced you to Robyn Peterson, the playwright and star of Catwalk Confidential, which opens tonight at the Arsht Center and runs through the weekend. The one-woman show explores Peterson’s teenage years in Miami Beach and her role in the tumultuous world of Parisian high-fashion in the…
Colorful. Patterned. Flashy. These are just a few of the words listed at the top of RidiculousSweaters.com. Natasha Lopez de Victoria is proving that bold and flamboyant vintage wear can leave the realm of bad jokes and enter into a world of looking good. Her online store offers fun fashion,…
As Lord of the Dance 3D opens tonight for a one-week run at Regal Cinemas Lincoln Road, here’s a quick review: Michael Flatley knows what you think of him. He’s heard it all–cantering megalomaniac, spotlight-humping hambone–and he’s here to tell you that he’s selling out stages around the world without…
Fashion Breakdown: Pink shades from flea market, Armani suit, skull chain from farmers market, shoes bought online, Prometheus Spring drink on hand, and four-year beard…
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Eat your way around the world without ever leaving North Miami at Johnson & Wales University’s “Around the World Dinner and Auction,” an evening of multiculti cuisine, complimentary wines and spirits, a whole bunch of desserts, prizes, and even a souvenir glass. Dinner costs $125 per person, $175 for the…
If you know anything about Spanish wine, you probably know the appellations of Rioja and Rías Baixas. But Ribera del Duero? Eh, not so much. So an evening tasting and talking about the wines of one of Spain’s finest but underappreciated areas with former Café Boulud sommelier and Ribera aficionado…
