Audio By Carbonatix
Jump the Shark – Used to describe the moment when a TV show or other cultural phenomenon has outlived its usefulness or creative steam, e.g. Phil Hartman’s death stalling NewsRadio.
Land it in the Hudson – A sentiment of encouragement, usually given in the midst of a crisis, based on US Air Flight 1549’s successful crash landing in the Hudson River, as in, “If General Motors can turn a profit before the 4th quarter, they could still land it in the Hudson…”
Land Sharking – To use one’s connections to shamelessly promote oneself, a project, or a product. E.g. Jimmy Buffett’s friendship with Dolphins President Stephen Ross, OR…
P. Scott Cunningham’s use of his job as Assistant Calendar Editor of the Miami New Times:
We’re thankful for you. Are you thankful for us?
We feel thankful for our staff and for the privilege of fulfilling our mission to be an unparalleled source of information and insight in Miami. We’re aiming to raise $30,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to this community.
Help us continue giving back to Miami.
On Saturday, May 9th, the University of Wynwood Presents:
1. Rene Morales, Associate Curator at the Miami Art Museum, on the MAM building project, dream exhibitions, and general speculations about the Miami art situation pre- and post- that whole “utter annhiliation of the global financial system” thing.
Doors at 6pm. Lecture at 6:30pm.
The Chatham Building
155 NE 40th Street
Miami, FL 33137
2. The Poem Depot. Members of the Miami Poetry Collective will write a poem on a topic of your choosing for a suggested donation of $2 or more. Purchase includes a free copy of the Three Cent Journal: A Modern Anthology of Miami Poets, #3.
8pm – 10pm
Corner of NW 23rd St and NW 1st Place
Wynwood Arts District