Critic's Notebook

Paul Van Dyk’s Evolution Album Launch at Ice Palace Film Studios March 24

Winter Music Conference, Ultra Music Festival, and Miami Music Week expand to nine days for 2012

Hard Miami 2012 and Moombahton Massive at Grand Central March 21 and 22

New Order as part of Ultra Music Festival 2012 at Bayfront Park March 23

WMC 2012 parties at the Shelborne Beach Resort and Shine March 16 to 25

Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week pool party guide, March 17 to 23

Winter Music Conference yacht parties March 16 to 25

Eight best Winter Music Conference cruises March 17 to 23

Winter Music Conference and Miami Music Week’s 15 best parties March 22 to 25

WMC is back with Ultra but still needs a makeover

Swedish House Mafia’s Masquerade Motel rocks downtown Miami March 23 and 24

Ten best acts at Ultra Music Fest 2012

Kraftwerk as part of Ultra Music Festival 2012 at Bayfront Park March 23

Skrillex as part of Ultra Music Festival 2012 at Bayfront Park March 23

WMC 2012 Record Collectors Show at the Beachplex March 24

Tiesto as part of Ultra Music Festival 2012 at Bayfront Park March 23

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