Latinos in Hollywood know that to truly make a difference in the industry, the change must take place behind the camera as well as in front of it. Producer Maylen Calienes, a Miamian who was born in Cuba and raised in Florida, began her career as an actor but quickly realized she could do more in a different role.
“It all started at an antique show,” says author Deborah Pollack over the phone with New Times. As she speaks, it’s easy to envision the day she’s describing: a breezy South Florida afternoon; her strolling through an open-air market, fingering the unique items on display. But that day, out…
Juggerknot Theater Company is back again with another iteration of its popular Miami Motel Stories series. Only this time, there’s no motel. Juggerknot’s Executive Artistic Director, Tanya Bravo, explains that its next production will tell the story of one of Miami’s most swiftly developed neighborhoods: Wynwood. Since there’s no physical…
On Wednesday afternoon, “One Day at a Time” showrunner Gloria Calderon Kellett tweeted that she had just left a meeting with Netflix and had learned some troubling news about her original series: it was once again in danger of being canceled. Why? Low viewership. Kellett’s full tweet read: “NEWS: Met…
Get red carpet ready and head to one of these five South Florida spots on Sunday, February 24, to watch the Oscars with fellow cinephiles.
First there was ice cream. Then there was a talking tree in a garden of light. And now there shall be unicorns, because Miami is getting the Unicorn Factory this spring. The brainchild of Michelle Kulikov and Julia Stein, this concept promises to be a sensory experience with only the most coveted backdrops for your next Instagram post.
If you’re scouring the internet for things to do on Valentine’s Day, scour no more. We’ve got you covered on a variety of things to do Thursday, February 14. Remember, this holiday is not exclusively for folks in romantic relationships — take this opportunity to celebrate love in all its…
Sashay, pop, flossy — show ‘em what you’re working with. Catwalk: A Night of Vogue is kicking off its sixth year with a party at 1306. Hosted with Miami’s beloved drag house the House of Lords, the February 9 edition of Catwalk will feature some familiar names, such as…
Who would have thought that in 2019 a show that delivers the diversity we crave would follow a bunch of would-be teenage assassins? Syfy sure did. The television network has adapted Rick Remender and Wes Craig’s graphic novel series “Deadly Class” into a program with a 10-episode…
Freedom is a short, seven letter word with immeasurable depth. For local artist Camilo Rojas, that one word has inspired some of his most meaningful pieces. His latest creation is on display not at an art gallery, but rather at the entrance of a new fast casual franchise of Sergio’s…
The NightGarden, the outdoor interactive exhibit that opened at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden just in time for Art Basel this year, recently announced an extended run due to popular demand. The illuminated garden will not only remain on display through January 11, 2019 (originally January 6), but also host New Year’s Eve festivities.
Down a quiet residential street in the Little River neighborhood, framed between trees, is a golden yellow door that opens into the studio space of budding artist Beth Rhodes. A sign that reads “Paint or Be Painted” greets guests as they walk up her front steps. Rhodes, a Mississippi native,…
Overtown is throwing a party and everyone’s invited. Local nonprofit Urban Philanthropies is opening a new space in the heart of the historic district called the Urban. The 53,000-square-foot public space will host a rich program of ongoing cultural events for the community. The Welcome to the Afrofuture…
Art evolves. Each new generation has a unique story to tell, and art is its storytelling medium. For a growing wave of creatives, technology is an essential aspect of life — and of the art that reflects it. “Technology really allows us to not just be passive viewers of the…
It’s a Saturday afternoon at the Brickell Metrorail station. The usual weekday rush is absent. Instead, bodies lounge under the elevated tracks on the cool concrete as the October sun beams overhead. Among them sits local playwright Juan C. Sanchez.
In a warehouse lot in Fort Lauderdale, where each pale pink door looks the same as its neighbor, one space stands out. Its garage door is wide open to expose an intimate studio perfectly arranged for a woodworker. Inside, you’ll find Robert Cortes, the founder, owner, and…
Lights, camera, selfie. A new immersive experience is coming to Miami, and this one is bound to give your photos that sought-after perfect lighting. By day, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is your run-of-the-mill nature escape. There are trees, awe-inspiring views, and some cool plants. But this holiday season, all of that will change when the sun goes down…
As political tensions in America continue to rise, Princess Adora is here to help save the day. The cult favorite from the late 1980s, She-Ra: Princess of Power, is getting a reboot on Netflix. Leading the cast of newly dubbed She-Ra and the Princesses of Power characters is Miami native Aimee…
Earlier this week, Santa’s Enchanted Forest experienced an on-property fire with a blaze so large it could be seen from the Palmetto Expressway. But that measly fire isn’t putting a damper on this holiday season. Santa’s will proceed with business as usual and open next Thursday. According to Miami-Dade Fire…
Move over, ice cream — there’s a new museum trend in town, and this one is here to stay. Blending art and technology, Artechouse is set to open in South Beach this November, just in time for Miami Art Week. The tech-driven art space originated in Washington, D.C., and later opened a location in New Mexico. For its third venture, its neon storefront will fit in nicely on Collins Avenue.
The arrival of October means fall is in full swing. The leaves are turning colors, the weather is nippy, and Ugg boots have made a comeback — at least that’s what’s happening everywhere except Miami. One thing October does grant all Americans, however, is Halloween. Because the 31st in the 305 will likely be hotter than the hinges of Hades…
Juggerknot Theatre Company brought immersive theater to Miami last year with the inaugural Miami Motel Stories: Little Havana, which took over the historic Tower Hotel. Now the interactive production is back for round two, with its sights set on the MiMo District. In collaboration with the Vagabond Group, Juggerknot is reimagining the Gold Dust Motel (formerly Motel Blu) at 7700 Biscayne Blvd.
