Everyone catch last night’s episode of Basketball Wives? Looks like Suzie Ketcham is alone in this Basketball Wives game. Gloria Govan is leaving her ass for L.A., and Tami Roman said she pretty much would rather hang with Shaunie O’Neal, Evelyn Lozada, and Jennifer Williams over Suzie any day of…
Fashion Breakdown: Crop jacket, shirt, and purse from Forever 21, plaid scarf from Canada, bleach wash pants from Hot Topic, and boots from Baker…
Art Basel brought Miami’s art scene to national and international prominence over the past decade. But really, what does that mean for the local museums? It has to be positive, right? The publicity, excitement, and sheer number of visitors with a cultured palette bodes well for the arts in general…
Ever get so mad at Miami–maybe your boyfriend can’t stop looking at all its hot models, or your A/C breaks in the summer and you have sweat through the night–that you promise to ditch the Magic City at first chance? Or maybe, you fall in love with her all over…
The Imperfectionists portrays a group of journalists at a declining newspaper and begs several questions: Is it truly the end of the print era? What happens to all the old timers just looking for a scoop? Can they adapt? Or will they rot at the merciless hands of technology? The…
Hundreds of thousands of people showed up on the National Mall last October for the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. We’re pretty sure most the attendees didn’t really believe they could ignite reasonableness in D.C. They just came to party with The Daily Show crew. So last night, while…
The Bass Museum has always been a beautiful and sort of mysterious place on Miami Beach. The Art Deco coral building sits north of Washington’s club central and just far enough away from Lincoln Road’s shopping madness that there aren’t people wandering in with a Crocs bag, asking to use…
Curator Inez Suen and Butter Gallery are bringing a savory and sexy show to introduce Wynwood to a taste of what a four young students of the Chinese Academy of Art have to offer the art world. Last night, a preview look at ” (zhǐ) – Paper” revealed hypnotic drawings…
In honor of our MasterMind genius awards, 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.40. Heather Maloney Heather Maloney is a performer and choreographer who grew up on an idyllic, organic farm…
Unfortunately, day jobs don’t schedule in recess (unless you work at Google). But you can release all that pent-up energy each month at the Second Saturdays Art Walk. Tomorrow, from 7 to 10 p.m., you can run around the streets of Wynwood and the Design District, high-fiving friends and playing…
Fashion Breakdown: Tights and bracelets from a small shop in Milan, earrings H&M, skirt, bag and jacket BCBG, and Steve Madden heels…
Named one of Variety’s 2009 comics to watch, Wyatt Cenac has crept into the national consciousness thanks to his gig as a correspondent on The Daily Show, earning an Emmy for his contributions on the writing staff. Not content with resting on his Emmy winning laurels, Wyatt is in town…
When the Chinese built the first kites 2,800 years ago, they turned to materials close at hand — silk and bamboo. They weren’t alone. Each culture that has tried sailing fabric in the air has used native materials.Ask Dan Ward, owner of the Skyward Kites at Haulover Park. For 18…
With all that’s going on in the Miami, it seemed inevitable that the region’s stable of talented photographers would begin to rival the most varied and talented across the globe. In 2011, local talented photogs will continue shooting a variety of subjects, styles and situations. Maybe, it’s time you became…
Ballet isn’t all pointy objects and swan feathers, it’s also a visually fascinating, physically challenging art form. Now, thanks to Miami City Ballet, it’s also a nifty night on the town. MCB’s young professionals group, Upper Room, offers the sweet double deal of watching a unique performance and finishing off…
In honor of our MasterMind genius awards, 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.41. Jorge RubieraJorge Rubiera is the dictionary definition of a Renaissance man. Photography, music, writing, film, art, you…
The wheels on the bus go round and round — much like the shape of LeAnn Rimes’ latest purchases (how do you like that for a simile?). Isn’t word play fun? But you know what’s not fun? Riding the bus. Especially during rush hour traffic when it takes almost an…
The first day of school kicks ass. Halls are filled with hustle, bustle, and motivated students. Walk into that classroom and your life can change. New friends could be made. New knowledge secured. This week Miami Dade College’s nine campuses opened. Others follow suit next week. The following Back to…
Nowadays, every TV viewer has an idea of what a dance audition looks like: a series of technical feats to a snippet of a pop tune in front of a cranky trio of judges, one of whom might burst into tears at any moment. But this weekend, young dancers are…
I am moving to New York City this week and I’m sad to go. From seats in the gloom of South Florida theaters, I’ve seen and heard extraordinary things. I’m forever grateful to those who enabled my constant attendance over the last four years — the directors, actors, set designers,…
White Material is a portrait of change and a thing of terrible beauty. The time is unspecified. The subject is the collapse of an unnamed West African state, and the protagonist, Maria, a French settler unflinchingly played by Isabelle Huppert, is the proprietress of a family-run coffee plantation. White Material…
The late George Hickenlooper’s Casino Jack is an improbably blithe cautionary tale, recounting the rise and fall of D.C. super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff. “You’re either a big-leaguer or you’re a slave clawing your way onto the C train,” the avid antihero (Kevin Spacey) tells his mirrored reflection in the pre-credit sequence;…
