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Jen Stark's Psychedelic Art Lights Up the Sphere in Las Vegas

By Celia Almeida

Mar 6, 2025

The Miami-born artist's work is now on display on the largest LED screen in the world.

A woman and drag queen dressed like Celia Cruz pose in front of a mural of Celia Cruz. The mural reads, "Forever Celia."

Meet New Times Culture Editor Celia Almeida

By Celia Almeida

Feb 25, 2025

Our former arts and music editor (and frequent contributor) returns as culture editor.

New Times Seeks Freelancers to Cover Local Hip-Hop, Rap, and R&B

By Tom Finkel

Feb 10, 2025

We need freelancers to contribute music stories and cover Miami's arts & culture scene. (And a full-time staff writer too!)

Jimmy Butler Gets "Traded" Out of Miami Heat Mural in Wynwood

By Naomi Feinstein

Feb 7, 2025

Artist Kyle Holbrook previously updated the mural to reflect the Jimmy Butler trade saga and his team suspensions.

colorful art projection is projected onto a building in downtown Miami

Bas Fisher Invitational Celebrates 20 Years of Launching Art Star Careers

By Liz Tracy

Jan 24, 2025

BFI played a critical role in demonstrating Miami's potential as a global arts destination.

Miami Creators We'll Miss If the TikTok Ban Goes Through

By Celia Almeida

Jan 17, 2025

Some creators are directing followers to their Instagram accounts, while many users are testing the waters over at RedNote.

Rendering of an entertainment venue with fans in Marlins shirts scattered around the complex. A neon sign in red letters reads, "Live!"

Marlins Announce Miami Live! Entertainment Complex at Ballpark

By Celia Almeida

Jan 14, 2025

The project will incorporate indoor-outdoor dining and entertainment spaces at the Little Havana baseball stadium.

Screenshot showing the Brickell on the River building in the GTA 6 trailer alongside its real-life Miami counterpart

Vice City IRL: Interactive Map Shows 20 Miami Landmarks in GTA 6

By Zulekha Pitts

Jan 13, 2025

The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer nails 20 South Florida landmarks with stunning accuracy.

Woman snapping a photo of an artwork at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024

Art Basel Miami Beach Was Short on Gimmicks — and That's a Good Thing

By Douglas Markowitz

Dec 5, 2024

Art Basel feels pretty tame this year, with the most interesting works being those that spoke the softest.

A building labeled "Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections" with flamingo sculptures at voting booth

Big Birds: Outsize Palm Beach Public Art Installation Urges Us to Think Outside the Ballot Box

By Zulekha Pitts

Nov 4, 2024

A bold West Palm Beach art installation featuring giant flamingos urges Florida voters to consider the larger implications.

Gary McKechnie and Raj Tawney in front of the Desi Arnaz historical marker

Miami Beach Unveils Desi Arnaz Historical Marker

By Raj Tawney

Oct 17, 2024

On the corner of Collins Avenue and 23rd Street, you'll find the new historical marker honoring the legacy of Desi Arnaz.

Interior of de la Cruz building in Miami's Design District

ICA Miami Announces Expansion, Acquires de la Cruz Building

By Douglas Markowitz

Oct 15, 2024

After renovations are completed to the de la Cruz Building, ICA Miami will see its exhibition space double.

Portrait of Melody Santiago Cummings and Caroline Cabrera

New Voices Steps Up to Refocus and Reshape O, Miami

By Sarah Perkel

Aug 20, 2024

Meet Melody Santiago Cummings and Caroline Cabrera, the new leaders of O, Miami.

Best Emerging Act

Camp Blu

Jun 25, 2024

Cuban-American duo Camp Blu is reinvigorating indie rock in Miami. Singer Angelo Ruiz and guitarist Frank Ferrer have been steadfast in giving their robust and dreamy punk-meets-indie-sleaze sound a touch of 305 urban grit. The two have gone from sharing stages with underground icons like Ekkstacy to collaborations with major...

Miami New Times Call for Arts & Culture and Music Contributors

By Jose D. Duran

May 23, 2024

New Times needs Miami freelance writers to join our crew of Arts & Culture and Music contributors. Do you have what it takes?

Portrait of Christoper Boykin hold a small owl

Pelican Harbor Seabird Station's Former Director Hopeful for Nonprofit's Future

By Caitlin Granfield

Feb 6, 2024

Christoper Boykin, the former executive director of the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, is proud of what he and his team accomplished in the past nine years.

Jouster Caleb Austin Jordan riding atop a horse

What It's Like to Be a Jouster at the Florida Renaissance Festival

By Luis Gomez

Jan 30, 2024

The jousting show tends to be the biggest attraction at Renaissance festivals, but jousting is hardly a lucrative career.

Dale Zine mobile bookstore parked in front of its storefront

Dále Zine Moves Again, This Time to Design District

By Douglas Markowitz

Jan 9, 2024

Dále Zine's Design District space is larger than any of its previous locations, allowing cofounders Lilian Banderas and Steve Saiz to expand its offerings.

YoungArts winner Zariyah Perry performing on stage

National YoungArts Week Brings the Next Generation of Artists to Miami

By Jose D. Duran

Jan 5, 2024

Audiences are invited to meet the next generation of budding artists during the 2024 National YoungArts Week.

Season of Giving: Unwrap Our Staff Picks for Favorite Stories of the Year

By Lily Black

Dec 22, 2023

As the year draws to a close, we ask you to consider giving a gift to support Miami New Times writers and the stories they tell.

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