Cultist proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes in random order. Have suggestions for future profiles? Email cultist@miaminewtimes.com with the whos and whys. 8. Jen Stark Most of us aren’t able to do too much with construction paper, but Miami artist Jen Stark pretty much creates the unbelievable. With…
Comedian Doug Benson has a beard, smokes lots of weed (he even starred in Super High Me), and sits on a throne while interrupting people in the TV show The Benson Interruption. Sounds like a charmer, huh? Well, he kind of is. Just check out some of his Tweets: “They…
Gird your loins: Real Housewives of Miami starts tonight! And while we’re really excited to see it, well, the rest of the country isn’t. People Magazine gave it one star and nicknamed it “Miami Without Spice.” Wow, harsh. Lea Black told us to expect “above the belt drama,” which translates…
As if extolling eroticism as a function of the gaze, Milagros Maldonado appears eager for thousands of hungry eyes to experience the same pleasure she enjoys from the works in her collection. “Beyond the Erotic: From the Collection of Milagros Maldonado,” on view at her 25,000-square-foot retrofitted Dorissa Building art…
There are a few times a year when Miami makes us proud. One is the annual Zombie Walk, where droves of 305-ers douse themselves in blood and pretend to eat brains. Hundreds showed up to last year’s and considering the early recruitment for the 2011 walk, we only expect those…
The bombastic and uproariously hilarious Samuel “Zero” Mostel, who is regarded as one of the funniest entertainers to ever hit Broadway and Hollywood, is stunningly brought to life by writer/actor Jim Brochu in his one-man biographical play Zero Hour, solidly directed by Oscar-nominated actress Piper Laurie.Playing at the Aventura Arts…
Cultist proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes in random order. Have suggestions for future profiles? Email cultist@miaminewtimes.com with the whos and whys. 9. Adler GuerrierAdle Guerier explores the psycho-geography of the urban landscape. By wandering the streets of Miami, he creates a narrative of place, and gives…
In the first five minutes of last night’s Basketball Wives, things go from bad to worse when the ladies feel the need to get a therapy session in over wine. And not shockingly, Tami Roman wanted to make it a point to not talk shit about her. We get it,…
Think back to the last day of fifth grade before summer hit. You were so delirious with joy you chewed through the pink erasers on your no. 2 pencils, practically pulled out your pigtails from your pre-pubescent cranium, and ripped tiny tears in your Mead composition book. Adults rarely get…
Independent filmmaker and University of Miami alum Michael Sarrow wants us to feel connected. He also wants us to decide for ourselves whether or not a Motorola ad run during the Super Bowl is just a bit too similar to his short film, “Do Not Disconnect.”Sarrow studied screenwriting at the…
For months, we heard gossip about a reality show filming here in Miami. And when Bravo finally announced Real Housewives of Miami, of course, our reality-loving hearts were psyched. But then we wondered who the hell would represent our fine city. We heard everyone’s name from Gloria Estefan to “Queen…
Fashion Breakdown: Jacket, top, jeans and clutch from Express, shoes BCBG, necklace graduation gift, Bobbie Brown make up. …
Thirteen years after construction crews working at the mouth of the Miami River stumbled upon some odd circular markings in the dirt which turned out to be one of the most important archaeological sites in the state, the public finally is able to see what all the fuss is about…
Who says not to drink and shop? Why shouldn’t we enjoy a liquid breakfast? Cafeina and Supermarket Creative understand our feminine needs. They’re launching Brunch N’ Bazaar this Sunday, because they know there’s no better way ease the hangover than boozing and buying with the girls. According to Wynwood resident and Supermarket Creative Co-founder Michelle Leshem,…
Who doesn’t all want another excuse to go drinking and misbehaving during the work week? Such is the allure of kickball leagues in Miami and across the country. That and finding intelligent women! The sport is thriving and there are several leagues in Miami-Dade sponsored by World Adult Kickball Association…
Who the fu(ck)nny are the Have-Nots? According to their co-founder, Jay Mays, “we are, without a doubt, the funniest comics you’ve never heard of before.” The comedy group was founded in May 2010, when Mays and fellow local comedian Dominic Perenzin met during a gig at Sweat Record’s monthly stand-up…
Cultist proudly presents “100 Creatives,” where we feature Miami’s cultural superheroes in random order. Have suggestions for future profiles? Email cultist@miaminewtimes.com with the whos and whys. 10. Susan Lee-ChunAt a 2007 performance of inter-disciplinary artist Susan Lee-Chun, 600 people swarmed the space. And last year, the artist inspired 18 Baltimore…
One day, you wake up and realize you’ve done nothing creative since writing that love poem to your college girlfriend, that your current relationship is codependent, and that you hate your parents even though they seem to like you enough. What separates the successfully creative from yourself? Pretty much nothing…
Did we just crankily decry Miami’s supposed art cinema boom yesterday? Looks like we spoke too soon because O Cinema will start screening films next week — albeit in a soft opening. On February 24, the theater will show their inaugural film, Mississippi Damned. O Cinema was open during Art…
Hosni Mubarak finally ceded power and resigned as president of Egypt last week. It’s not the first time in history, nor will it be the last, where an oppressive regime has been overthrown or forced into exile. Heck, we have one 90 miles south of here, that’s way overdue for…
Fashion Breakdown: Blazer from Angels Secret Boutique, tank by Akexander Wang, crucifix chain from grandmother, watch from Michal Kors, pants from Rick Owens, and shoes from La Ideal men’s shoe store…
Despite what we’ve seen on Mad Men, the Sixties were not all about capitalistic greed. In fact, the decade witnessed the explosion of counterculture movements, social revolution, and most importantly the birth of the hippies. Enter Phil Ochs. The anti-Don Draper. Ochs was an important folk and protest singer who…
