Maybe it says something about the state of our society that we try to itemize, categorize, and generally make lists out of everything. What does it say? Not sure, but it can’t be good. Don’t get us wrong, here at Cultist we are among the most egregious offenders of the…
Exiting Florida Governor Charlie Crist successfully talked the Florida clemency board into pardoning the departed Doors lead singer Jim Morrison from a 1969 indecent exposure charge. The legendary front man took out his penis during a Miami concert. Cynics, including Morrison’s widow, call this a blatant attempt on Crist’s part…
Last night, cyclists, business owners, and party crashers enjoyed drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a floating bike at the pre-launch party for DecoBike, a new bicycle sharing program. The green carpet event at the Shore Club offered a first look at the two wheels that will be the newest way to get…
When it was announced a few week that none other than Tom Waits would be collaborating with the University of Texas press to publish a collection of Waits’s poetry on hobos (Hard Ground), the typical response was “Oh, of course Tom Waits is publishing hobo poetry. What else would he…
We all make fun of the kids from the Jersey Shore like it’s our job, especially here at Cultist (because it actually is our job). But apparently, the joke is on us. Did you know that Mike “The Situation” and Pauly D are two of the top ten biggest earning…
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.60. P. Scott CunninghamWho would possibly take on the gargantuan task of generating Miami’s interest in poetry? Who…
An art walk after Art Basel is like being offered a KFC Double Down sandwich after Thanksgiving. We get it. You’re art-full. But we’re guessing you spent most last week traipsing around art fairs showing international artists. It’s time to support the local scene once again. In conjunction with the…
Fashion Breakdown: Beastin’ sweat shirt, Levis Shorts, has no idea where his shoes are from, but loves the comfort…
At some point during Art Basel every year, we have a moment of clarity, where we look into the silvery-pink sky above Miami Beach and say out loud, “Miami, will you marry us?” She always says yes, and the wedding takes place right there on the beach as waves crash…
The City of Coral Gables prides itself on its historic structures: the picturesque Country Club Prado, the recently renovated DeSoto Fountain, and the always fun Venetian Pool. Another iconic building is the Alhambra Water Tower. But unlike those structures, the water tower is in bad shape and the city is…
Images from the free tattoo parlor at Small Art Miami (AKA the Hello Kitty Basel pop-up shop) keep rolling in. Here’s Dokidoki Burger, the fresh tatt of Sean Ashworth. By the second day of the pop-up shop, it was no small chore to get one of the Sanrio tattoos. Ashworth…
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.61. Elena Maria GarciaLike thousands of their compatriots, actor Elena Maria Garcia’s parents fled the oppressive communist regime…
Margaret Cho is like the Charlie Brown of comedy. Despite talent, a loyal cult following, and a knack for rocking a leather catsuit things never seem to go her way. She’s had bouts with anorexia and alcoholism, career disappointments, and even had her crotch cleaned by a man-woman named Gwen…
To avoid the crowds at Best Buy and Target, we’re doing our Christmas shopping online. But damn, nearly every person on our Christmas list this year is Jewish, including our date for Noche Buena. But that sort of irony keeps us relevant among our hipster peers, and Googling quirky gifts…
Are you a constant disappointment to your mother? Are your lady cajones bigger than the matzoth balls in your metaphoric soup? Then you might be a nice Jewish girl gone bad. And we have the perfect way for you to spend tomorrow night, the last night of Hanukah. A new…
Maybe you’re too old to believe in Santa Claus. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on holiday magic altogether. Every year, Miami City Ballet presents choreographer George Balanchine’s classic The Nutcracker, a whimsical version of the somewhat darker tale told by E.T.A. Hoffmann. It’s about an old…
When it comes to comedy, some people like watching outrageously dangerous stunts and painfully embarrassing pranks while others enjoy a more traditional stand-up approach. When outlandish behavior and hour-long sets blend together on stage, everyone’s a winner. Steve-O began experimenting with stand-up about four years ago. But after spending two…
For many of us, modern art isn’t something necessary or urgent, but rather a luxury few can afford to appreciate. But tucked among the freshest advances in modern and contemporary art lie down-to-earth, approachable ideas. See if you can find them at the Rubell Family Collection’s newest exhibit showing through…
What does Coca-Cola have to say about America — the immigrant experience, globalization, progress versus tradition, gods versus science? If this question has never occurred to you, don’t worry — it’s only barely occurred to Rogelio Martinez, author of “new” Coke caper Fizz, which made its Southeastern premiere at Coral…
Anytime a movie involves fishermen, we’re on high alert for allegory. But Undertow (Contracorriente), the debut feature-length film from writer and director Javier Fuentes-León, is mum on moralizing and big on nuance. Most narratives that involve a love triangle — this time between fisherman Miguel, his pregnant wife, and a…
Cuban boxers are revered for their technique and toughness, but surprisingly, there has never been a Cuban heavyweight champion. Fidel Castro isn’t keen on allowing his boxers to compete professionally; He’d rather keep them fighting as amateurs well into their 30s to stockpile Olympic medals. But just as one day…
Local food maven Linda Gassenheimer’s new book The Flavors of the Florida Keys contains recipes for fish and Key lime cookies pulled from waterfront shacks and chichi dining rooms in the Keys. She got her start penning Dinner in Minutes, a column at the Miami Herald, and quickly became a…
