Have an election night hangover? Worried about the state of world now that Republicans have control of the House again? Forget your troubles by diving into the arts in this week’s print edition of Miami New Times.We’ll start things off with a little reminder that things can be worse. Staff…
CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien has told a lot of stories–from tragedies like Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami in Southeast Asia, and the earthquake in Haiti to the experiences of everyday people in Black in America, Latino in America, and Gay in America. Now, she’s telling her own story in her book,…
No Miami graffiti column would be complete without this highly-visible mural on 37th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. Miami’s Daniel Fila has been adding and subtracting from this wall over the years, with the approval of building owner Chad Oppenheim. First it was a 13-foot-tall naked woman viewed from behind. But…
The human body is his canvas, but he’s no tattoo artist — anymore. His work is more temporary, elusive. He is CJay, one of the most prominent body painters in Miami, if not the top airbrusher around. Born and raised in the Bronx, CJay moved to Miami 12 years ago…
Poetry in motion sounds like a sad cop-out for a cutting-edge art exhibition, but don’t be fooled by the most recent entry for the exhibition space at the Downtown Miami-Dade Main Library. Boston-based artist and web developer Franklin Einspruch submitted his entry for a fully interactive project where visitors (physically…
In honor of our People Issue, which will hit newsstands and computer screens November 25, 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.84. Matt GajewskiThe world of literature is practically impossible to…
Last night’s episode of the Bad Girls Club was a wild ride. In our interview with Kristen, she hinted that her and Lea had parted ways, and we now see why. But we didn’t see it coming to a close like this. The gals take a weekend trip to the…
Fashion Breakedown: Iris London top, thrifted skirt, DKNY tights, Madden By Steve Madden peep toe heels, vintage Elegantly Yours By Miriam Lefcourt clutch, and Love Couture spike bracelet…
The South Florida International Auto Show speeds into town this week and you can be sure to find some of the baddest rides in the world at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Good bad, we mean. And that’s fitting, since South Florida is the epicenter of cool cars anywhere. Just take…
Luis Cruz Azaceta has become known for his arresting works that explore the exile experience with a profound sense of loss, angst, and isolation. We recently caught up with the Cuban-American artist, who lives in New Orleans, and has returned to Miami for “Trajectories/Trayectorias,” at Pan American Art Projects in…
It’s No Shave November, y’all, and that means we want to see everyone sporting a stache by Thanksgiving. We’re serious. Throughout the month, we’ll be bringing you the most compelling facial hair coverage possible, from the gnarliest beards on South Beach to the most ironic hipster staches from around the…
In honor of our People Issue, which will hit newsstands and computer screens November 25, 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.85. Antonia WrightThe daughter of well-known author Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, artist…
You can view Lewis Carroll’s classic story Alice in Wonderland through many different lenses. There’s the Disney scope, which renders it an innocent, happily ending tale; the acid-laced goggles that focus on Alice’s trippy hallucinations of grinning cats and anxious white rabbits; and the philosopher’s view, which sees the deep…
Brace yourselves: We’re about to broach a topic rarely, if ever, discussed on a culture blog: rugs. And we’re not talking double entendres here, but the actually floor coverings bought and walked on. Caught up in the whirlwind of Art Basel is a traveling rug exhibit that involves the late,…
Halloween is over. Boo (as in boo-hoo, not the scary boo). But you can relive it for just a bit longer with our selection of the best outfits from Lincoln Road’s trick-or-treaters. For even more costumes check out our slideshow.10. Girl from The RingThe actual physical costume you wear is…
On the TV sitcom Hot in Cleveland, Betty White plays a sarcastic old coot who freaking loves herself a bedazzled jumpsuit. Her character’s name is Elka and interestingly enough, Betty in real life freaking loves herself some elk…and some hippo, monkey, ostrich, iguana, and any other furry, scaly, or feathered…
We’re not exaggerating when we say that every single scenester in Miami was in attendance for Saturday’s Gatsby Gone Goth party. You could find Adams and Eves, Michael Jacksons, debonair Mad Hatters, and zombies at the Raleigh Hotel for this Halloween party. But the real draw in that ballroom was…
Ballet fans and indie heads often sit on opposite sides of the aisle. But this weekend, they’ll be tempted to mix company when Miami City Ballet performs The Golden Section, choreographed by Twyla Tharp and scored by David Byrne. A couple of years after founding Talking Heads and a few…
You thought the hottest Halloween party this year was down on South Beach, right? Try noon at the American Airlines Arena, when Yo Gabba Gabba Live enchanted hundreds of toddlers and their equally amused parents. The Nick Jr. show, which has gained a cult audience on YouTube, conducted an age-appropriate,…
In honor of our People Issue, which will hit newsstands and computer screens November 25, 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.Allen Charles Klein is a lucky guy. At least, that’s…
When we heard that Miami comedian Daniel Reskin (of Casa de Ha-Ha) was headed to the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear in Washington D.C., we strapped a mike on him and equipped him with a head cam. OK no, not really. We just asked him to tell us what…
[jump] Name: Victoria and WilliamOccupation: She is a student. He works for a litigation firm.Nationality: She is from Russia, he is from Tampa. Where do you go for a good time? She goes to the beach clubs. He goes to the underground bars. How can you describe your style: I dress up and…
