When most people think of puppetry and entertainment, the buoyant cast of Sesame Street is usually the first thing to come to mind. However, the “Imagine Puppets” exhibit on display at Fort Lauderdale’s African-American Research Library and Cultural Center tells a different story, namely that of the oracle tradition…
Between her time as the lead singer of the Supremes and her long solo career, Diana Ross has gone above and beyond in cementing her place as one of the greatest pop artists of the 20th century. The songstress’ discography moves seamlessly between R&B, disco, blues, and…
When the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center wanted to select a play for its Women’s History Month celebration, Charlayne Woodard’s NAACP award-winning, one-woman show, Pretty Fire, was top of mind. Pretty Fire is a five-part story that moves through the discrimination and oppression experienced by African Americans in the 1950s…
Mr. and Miss Pride South Florida Pageant titleholders Raul Vegas and Kennedy Davenport will pass their crowns to the new king and queen in Aventura March 23.
A videogame isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of ways to help people become more understanding of one another. But that’s precisely what Karl and Kevin Allen do with their company, E.I. Games. The couple crafts interactive games that teach emotional intelligence in business practices…
A free DJ set by Nick Cannon, a stellar happy hour for ladies, and a plant-based food event await this week.
“When Liberty Burns” looks at the life and death of Arthur McDuffie while examining the history of race relations in Miami.
Jeff Dunham, a Star Wars concert experience, and Carnaval on the Mile are among your best bets this weekend.
It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with World Red Eye,…
Pablo Larraín’s “Ema,” starring Mariana Di Girolamo and Gael García Bernal, is a standout selection from the festival’s 2020 edition.
Thrift shopping existed way before it inspired Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ 2012 hit “Thrift Shop.” In the song, Macklemore boasts, “Only got 20 dollars in my pocket/I’m, I’m, I’m hunting, looking for a come-up/This is fucking awesome.” Because thrift shopping was, at one time, considered a fact of life for the underprivileged, the song can seem a bit myopic and crass, especially coming from a middle-class white guy.
Eight-foot-long fluorescent tentacles stretch across the floor. A gold-lacquered ball gown hovers among gold chain links the size of an arm. Every corner of Brigid Baker WholeProject’s Little Havana studio suggests an alternate reality seeping through.
Billie Eilish, Carnaval Miami, Tokyo Godfathers, Miami Film Festival, and more of the best things to do in Miami this week.
The cinema gathering’s 2020 documentary lineup includes “Time” and the Walter Mercado feature “Mucho Mucho Amor.” Both films premiered at Sundance and offer captivating perspectives on unique lives.
The program, which resembles the format of long-running shows MTV Unplugged and VH1 Storytellers, brought Fifth Harmony’s Ally Brooke and Orange Is the New Black’s Jackie Cruz to the Magic City last Thursday, February 27.
If you’re a person of a certain age, a lover of jazz, or a fan of outsize personalities, you’re probably familiar with Louis Armstrong. The late, great jazz trumpeter and gravel-voiced singer’s 1964 recording of “Hello, Dolly!” dethroned the Beatles from a 14-week run atop Billboard’s Hot 100.
The top spots for rare sneakers, limited drops, and hypebeast culture in Miami.
A six-and-a-half-mile urban bike ride, a beachside meditation affair, and a Carvinal bash top your free things to do in Miami during the week of Monday, March 2, through Sunday, March 8.
Martin Solveig says “Hello,” the Wharf goes pink, and a health-conscious Doral festival are just a few of this weekend’s enticing offerings.
It’s not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with World Red Eye,…
We’re all going through it right now: Ask a creative person how they’re doing in today’s hyper-monetized and micro-managed age, and you’re bound to get some variation of “busy,” “stressed,” “pressed for time,” or the always-reliable retort “livin’ the dream.” As a writer, I lived and worked in Miami as a…
A look at four short films representing some of the best the Miami Film Festival has to offer.
