George Clooney’s got a lot going on lately. His latest film, Gravity, is nominated for a whole slew of Oscars. His next, The Monuments Men, releases in theaters next month. He’s also in filming for Brad Pitt’s movie Tomorrowland, which according to the actor involves being suspended dozens of feet…
Miami New Times’ Mastermind Awards, presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, honors the city’s most inspiring creatives. This year, we received over 100 submissions, which our staff narrowed to an elite group of 30. We’ll be profiling our 20 honorable mentions, and eventually our 10 finalists,…
We once had a guy tell us, “You just like Magic Mike because Channing Tatum was in it.” Well sir, that is true. Mr. Tatum could make a movie where he did nothing but read his mail and we would probably go see it. (Maybe even twice.) But the real…
Hey, girl. How you doin’? We know, we know — it’s been a long week. You deserve a treat, don’t you? The men of Chippendales sure do think so. The strippers have brought their body oil and tear-away pants to Mansion for a limited engagement, spending every Thursday, Friday, and…
Living in South Florida, you may feel like you’re part of one big circus. Whether it’s escaped wild animals and endless palmetto bugs or that crazy lady tossing her baby at a police officer, this region is awash in a weirdness that never seems to settle. Maybe what Miami needs…
“Jay Z and Beyonce walked into a Miami karaoke bar…” No, it’s not the beginning of a lame bar joke — it’s the beginning of the story of what actually went down at Sing Sing karaoke bar last night, according to the bar’s owner. On the night after baby Blue…
Can you believe Art Basel 2013 was just one month ago? By the time it was over, the whole city seemed to utter a sigh of relief: No more fairs. No more parties. No more art. But now, in the new year, your passion for great art is back. Good…
Just when you thought Florida had enough problems, here’s a new one for the new year: The Kardashians are back. Well, one of them, anyway. Reports surfaced this week that Rob Kardashian, brother to the uber-famous trio of sisters including Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney, is now a Sunshine State resident…
All great creative minds are procrastinators. Da Vinci never finished a project on time. Picasso operated on Miami time. And Hemingway couldn’t meet a deadline to save his life. (That’s what we tell our editors, anyway.) But if you’re an artist planning to enter our MasterMind awards, now’s the time…
It’s been a month since Movember washed down bathroom sinks to the relief of lovers and neighborhood parents. It’s been just one day since Santa Claus dunked his exhausted whiskers in a sitz bath. But the brave men and gender-role-thwarting women of B.O.M.B. (Brotherhood of Mustaches & Beards) are still…
Merry Christmas! Would you like $1,000? If you’re an artist, musician, filmmaker, or other creative, New Times can help. But you’ve gotta enter our MasterMind awards to win the dough. Here’s how to enter…
Look, we get it. The holidays are busy. You have droves of family coming in, dozens of presents left to buy, and those cookies aren’t going to bake themselves. But y’know what? You’ve worked hard this year, and the person who most deserves a Christmas present is you. Would $1,000…
Talk shows: they’re a classic pastime that comes in near limitless variations. You’ve got your Ellens, your Maury’s, your Donahues and Williamses (Wendy and Montell). And of course, you’ve got the queen of them all, Oprah. There’s a host for almost everyone. But there is one segment of the population…
Ever feel as if something is missing as you drive past the neon lights on South Beach? We’re not talking about soul searching. We’re talking about the nightlife. There are plenty of bars and clubs in Miami, but one thing our city lacks is classy cabarets. But soon, it shall…
Look, we get it. You’ve been busy. You’ve had important things to do. You had to travel for Thanksgiving, and then you had to go shopping for holiday presents, and then there was that whole week of debauchery masquerading as culture that just ended. Hell, you’re probably still hungover. But…
If you’re a fan of the 2003 Will Ferrell movie Elf, you know that there’s only one appropriate reaction to the news that the stage version of that film, Elf the Musical, is coming to the Arsht Center this month: “SANTA! OH MY GOD! SANTA’S COMING! I KNOW HIM!” Yes,…
There are so many reasons to be thankful you live in Miami: the weather (well, usually), the killer food, the damn-near naked people strolling down the beach. And, of course, the thriving cultural scene that grows and evolves with each new day. If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely a…
Whether he’s sliding around shirtless in motor oil, taking down 20 bad guys with a fire hose, or rolling down a car windshield with a dude’s head — you can count on Jason Statham to be kicking ass in each and every one of his adrenaline-fueled flicks. He’s the ultimate…
This one goes out to all the Miami haters. You know who you are. You’re that guy who won’t shut up about how there’s “no culture” in the 305. You’re the one who dreams of moving to New York or Los Angeles so you can finally spend some time in…
Lillie Nicole McCloud, 54, always dreamed of being a singer. Since she was 5 years old she was singing and dancing around her house inspired by her mother’s soulful voice. Originally from Rochester, NY, McCloud has since been an Orlando resident, and her latest mission is vying for her dream…
Until recently, if you were a woman who wanted to watch studly dudes tear away their pants and stick their junk in your face, you had to either talk your way into Swingin’ Richards (R.I.P.) or watch Magic Mike for, like, the 81st time. But get ready, ladies of Miami,…
Miami residents love riding their bikes. But, unfortunately, there are even more Miami residents who love driving their cars abysmally. The amount of traffic accidents regarding motor vehicles and cyclists is enough to make your head spin. And with Critical Mass happening every month, bike safety couldn’t be more crucial…
