Dan Marino retired 13 years ago, and since then, the Miami Dolphins have struggled dramatically in the quarterback hunt. Every promising hopeful has gone bust, notching one or two impressive seasons before succumbing to the shadow of Miami’s beloved Hall of Fame QB and his record-breaking 17 seasons. With the…
Don’t be fooled by the location. MiaSci’s state-of-the-art theatre is probably where some of the loudest laughs are heard in Miami. Comedy Night at The Museum is presented by the comics behind the Have-Nots–a power house comedy group with a mission to produce comedy with a purpose. Line-ups run the…
As sports on screen go, some would argue that roller derby has gotten more attention than it’s due. First, there was Rollergirls, a 2006 A&E reality show documenting an Austin, Texas league of skating sisters. Then, in 2009, Drew Barrymore rolled out Whip It, an Ellen Page vehicle in which…
Some local art dealers consider August a dead month for inaugurating shows. But for Wynwood dealers like Robert Fontaine, this time of year is the perfect occasion to offer Second Saturday Art Walk crawlers a broader inspection of Miami’s arts programming in a less structured setting. Beginning at 6 p.m.,…
Face it: The Grove might be a mellow, tree-lined hood in which to live, eat, and maybe shop, but it’s not exactly ground zero for the upscale, beautiful-people party circuit. Perhaps to blame are certain unnamed, reviled City of Miami commissioners and relatively early bar closing times. Still, there’s always…
It seems like only yesterday that the Miami Marlins were the toast of baseball. They had a new stadium, new uniforms, and an entire TV show revolving around them. Cue the salsa band! Then they had to actually play games, and the result has been a season of utter embarrassment…
Schadenfreude: It’s pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. How better to escape your own life than to watch, say, a film about a man living in his parents’ house and misguidedly trying to score the heart of a socially awkward Selma Blair? Throw in Christopher Walken and Mia Farrow…
Ife-Ile is a unique and fantastic Miami institution in dance. Almost by a thread, this dance company and its summer festival weave together intriguing performances using extremely limited resources. They’ll be on display once again as the Ife-Ile Afro-Cuban Dance Festival kicks off at Miami Dade College (Room 6100, Building…
Ife-Ile is a unique and fantastic Miami institution in dance. Almost by a thread, this dance company and its summer festival weave together intriguing performances using extremely limited resources. They’ll be on display once again as the Ife-Ile Afro-Cuban Dance Festival takes over the Little Haiti Cultural Arts Center (212…
The British are coming! Quick, put on your dancing shoes and head to South Beach! The UK’s Alex Metric hits the scene Friday at Mansion (1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach), where he’ll deliver his hip brand of house, electro, and funky synths to one of Miami’s most fabulous dance floors…
Are you ready to make hip-hop history? Don’t worry — it’s a lot easier than you think. No need to struggle over a dope mixtape, because you can Make Hip Hop History Wednesday nights at Set (320 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach). Featuring the hottest hip-hop hits blended masterfully by your…
Fashion plate, grill enthusiast, America’s sexiest douchebag, and Olympic champion Ryan Lochte has been offered several reality TV shows, according to The Hollywood Reporter.”I cannot tell you the exact shows, but two different reality show concepts have been offered and one additional is being discussed,” Lochte’s agent confirmed to THR.That’s…
You know Miami stripper Skrawberry for her rap skills, her political commentary, and of course, her sexy moves on the pole. Now, you’ll also know her for her sound advice. In this weekly column, Skraw responds to readers’ questions about life, love, and beyond. Got a question for Skraw? Hit…
Sometimes we go to the movies to put our realities on hold for a while and get lost in another world. But what happens when the credits start rolling, the lights turn back on, and you still don’t know how to find yourself?n The Projectionist, Sid Newman has abandoned the…
In the world of extreme sports, there aren’t many athletes who can rival the brass cojones of the Nitro Circus crew. The gang of thrill-seeking superjocks has been inspiring wannabe daredevils with their often ridiculous, always risky routines since their TV debut in 2006. Their insane adventures often beg the…
Do you ignore your significant other when Real Housewives is on? Is your fridge stocked with Skinnygirl products? Do you root for the Atlanta Falcons because of Kroy Biermann? You may have an addiction to Bravo TV programming.And with the network’s new reality series Gallery Girls, starring two Miami natives,…
See Will Dexter Swap Sibling Sex for Serial Killing?; Dexter May Survive Beyond its Eighth Season.Showtime, we get it, okay? Dexter, one of your most popular recent tv series, is winding to a close (maybe), and you want to milk it for every last drop of ritualistically murdered, painstakingly archived…
Forget Zumba. There’s nothing like the energy, passion and rhythm of Afro-Cuban dance to get a good workout.But there’s a lot more to the practice than breaking a sweat. There’s profound history, going all the way back to the painful days when slaves were brought from West and Central Africa…
In “holy crap, we’re old” news, The Legend of Zelda gaming franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012. The Nintendo franchise is up there with Super Mario Brothers as one of the most recognizable and popular game franchises ever, with its newest entry, Skyward Sword (Wii), becoming the franchise’s fastest-selling…
As the Florida Primary Elections approach next week, politicians are appealing to local voters on a wide variety of issues: the economy, education, and the inalienable right of fast food chains to hate on gay people.Of course, we encourage you to pick up your picket signs when it comes to…
From ’50s sci-fi horror to exploitation flicks of the ’70s to Mystery Science Theater 3000-worthy films of the present day, cult and b-movies have crawled out of the gutter and into the darkest part of our hearts. But here in Miami, subculture cinephines haven’t had a place to come together…
LaTrice Royale just missed the top three in the last season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, but managed to pick up the Miss Congeniality crown and, of course, the highly coveted Miami New Times “Best Of award for Best Reality Contestant”.She may not have snatched the crown, but her casting on…
