It’s only been a year since Oolite Arts launched the Ellies, a grant program funding work by local artists, but already the results are impressive. “The first year results of the Ellies have surpassed our expectations,” says Dennis Scholl, Oolite’s president and CEO. “We knew how much our visual arts…
Thursday Connan Mockasin is truly a man of the world. He was born in New Zealand. He’s lived in London and Los Angeles. He resides in Tokyo. And he’s coming to the 305 this Thursday. Spacey at its core, his music often nods to psychedelia, pop, rock ‘n’ roll, and…
Mother’s Day falls during that magical time of year when the weather in Miami is still pleasantly warm. Check out this list of activities to enjoy with your mom and celebrate your love for each other while making new lasting memories.
“Florida Man Arrested for Battery by Pizza.” “Florida Man Uses Wife’s Head as Mop.” “Florida Man on Flakka Thinks He’s Possessed, Strips Naked, Disrupts Traffic on I-95.” No one knows Florida Man better than New Times. We’ve been the experts on that mythical poor-decision-maker and violator of both God’s and man’s…
Check out the calendar. It’s almost the May 5, AKA Cinco de Mayo. The Mexican holiday was not meant to merely celebrate fake mustaches, extra-large sombreros, and lots and lots of tequila. Cinco de Mayo was originally intended to commemorate an underdog Mexican army’s victory over the French forces in 1862. But a love for Mexican culture has given the fifth day of May a life of its own.
Cinco de Mayo, May the 4th, the Little Haiti Book Festival, and more of the best free events happening in South Florida this week, April 29 through May 5.
Independent Bookstore Day, music by Imogen Heap, and more of the best things to do in Miami this weekend, April 26 Through 28.
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,…
Let’s face it: One of the best reasons to live in Miami is the sunshine. It just makes us feel good, dammit. So when hurricane season hits and gray skies start rolling through, we begin to start wondering what in hell we’re supposed to do with ourselves when we can’t…
May the Force — and limited-release beer, themed roller derby, and cosplay — be with you this holiday.
Finding good mom friends is kind of like dating. That’s the idea Michelle Kennedy had in mind when she founded Peanut, an app for moms to connect with other moms. Peanut has organized a series of events in Miami this month. “We launched two years ago and the concept came…
Thursday Calling all Fab Four fans: Beatles on the Beach is taking over Delray Beach for four glorious days to honor the greatest band of all time. Throughout the fest, you can enjoy some of the best Beatles tribute bands on Planet Earth, including Beat & Shout, Liverpool Live, and…
The rain was pouring in Little Haiti when housemates Najja Moon and Michelle Lisa Polissaint caught a Miami Design District umbrella floating past their living room window. One of their neighbors had picked it up from a valet station along North Miami Avenue, where they are given out for free,…
Miami-based Shomer wants to do for extra storage space what Airbnb did for extra bedrooms.
Independent Bookstore Day, Ghostflower at Gramps, and more of the best free events happening in South Florida this week, April 22 through 28.
If you think almost dying would hold Whoopi Goldberg down, think again. The comedian drew from her recent life-threatening illness for her newest standup comedy show, which debuts at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood April 26.
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,…
Easter, 4/20, Earth Day events, and more of the best things to do in Miami this weekend, April 19 through 21.
Finding the perfect venue to suit your big day is the key to a fun affair for all. Whether you’re looking for a special place for your ceremony or a cool location to throw a reception after you say your I-do’s, this list includes Miami’s grandest, most beautiful, and unique wedding venues.
In 2017, José Atencio, owner of Milly’s Empanada Factory, and friends Bryan Herrero and Andre Alvarez set out to entice Miamians to come out west and experience the wealth of emerging talent at the West Kendall Zine Fest (WKZF).
Wild Nights With Emily. Biopics typically choose to maintain the popular image of their subject, one that’s typically a toned down version of reality. Madeleine Olnek’s Wild Nights With Emily, on the other hand, upends traditional ideas of Emily Dickinson for its audiences. Where there was once misery, there is…
After over fifty years of making and exhibiting art, Sheila Hicks has learned the secret to an enduring art show.
