Amnesia Miami Makes Its Grand Return to South Beach Tomorrow

If you haven’t figured it out yet, the granddaddy of all South Beach clubs, Amnesia, is back. The nightclub, which first washed up on our shores in 1993, brought Andre and Gregory Boudou’s brand of hedonism to Collins Avenue. But after five years, the space was cleared, making way for…

As Jewish as They Wanna Be

It’s no surprise that Mansion booked Samantha Ronson for its weekly We Rock Hip Hop party. Because it’s all in the family when she takes over the decks at this Opium Group locale. Not only is Ronson a sibling to Mark (famous musician and producer) and Charlotte (famous designer), but…

Ex-Bar Employees Open Mamushka’s in Wynwood This Friday Night

Still reeling from the loss of Bar? Do you find yourself wandering aimlessly around NE 14th Street all weekend, wishing there was a hip place with cheap drinks and no cover?While OHWOW’s promise to reopen Bar seems to be dwindling, we found out last week that several ex-employees were gearing…

Florida Room at the Delano Closing at the End of the Year UPDATED

As reported today on our food blog, Short Order, the Delano’s basement bar and lounge, the Florida Room, will be closing right before the new year. We had heard rumors that the Lenny Kravitz-designed space was facing closure, but this is the first report we’ve read that confirms the news.Florida…

Ultra Music Festival 2012 Tickets Now On Sale

On October 1, Ultra Music Festival organizers alerted its fans via email and social media that early bird tickets were on sale for $149.95. In a couple of hours, they were gone. In fact, the demand for tickets crashed the servers, forcing Ultra’s reps to send out an explanation via…

Cut Copy at Grand Central, September 29

See the full 40-photo Cut Copy at Grand Central slideshow. Cut CopyWith Midnight Magic and Washed OutGrand Central, MiamiThursday, September 29, 2011 Better Than: Seeing them at Ultra 2011. It’s pretty surprising that Cut Copy has never performed in Miami outside of Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival. Sure,…

Big Paddle Heart Charity Race at Miami Yacht Club Tomorrow

Do you enjoy paddling endlessly through large bodies of water? Do you like helping charities? What about puppies? And ice cream? Perhaps, then, the Big Heart Paddle event tomorrow at the Miami Yacht Club is for you — minus, a puppy and ice cream scoop or two.The event, benefiting Bravery…

Peaches DJ-MC Set at Grand Central, September 17

See the full 30-photo Peaches at Grand Central slideshow. Peaches DJ-MC SetGrand Central, MiamiSaturday, September 17, 2011Better Than: Getting a mammogram. Although, ladies, you should get one anyway.Ah, the awkwardness of reviewing a DJ set. How to make it compelling enough to the reader so he/she actual stops and reads…

Five Celebrities Who Should Never Write Children’s Books

Perez Hilton: Celebrity ass-kisser. MS Paint pro. Children’s book author. Yes, the former Miamian and Belen Jesuit grad thinks he can appeal to kids. The result? The Boy With Pink Hair. The plot goes something like this: a little boy is different because he has pink hair and gets bullied…

Identity Festival Miami Canceled For Good; Refunds at Point of Purchase

Sorry, Miami. It seems Identity Festival’s organizers had trouble putting together a lineup for the rescheduled September 30 date at Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park. The festival broke the news the permanent cancellation this evening via Facebook. However, organizers do hint at a return in 2012.Here’s the full statement:The original…

Cut Copy Adds Second All-Ages Show at Grand Central September 29

If you weren’t already aware, Cut Copy’s September 30 show is sold out.What’s a indie dance rock lover to do? Buy a ticket for a second, newly added September 29 show at Grand Central, of course!Our sources at the venue confirm the additional show. But that’s not even the best…

Metric Conversion

The term music producer used to mean something. These days it’s used too frequently to describe the onslaught of bedroom tweakers who in reality need the studio wizardry only a real producer can provide. However, when using DJ-producer to describe Alex Metric, you couldn’t be more spot on. When the…

New Times Pairings VIP Ticket Giveaway ($80 Value!)

This Thursday, our sister paper New Times Broward-Palm Beach will hold its fourth annual Pairings event at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The classy get-together joins signature culinary creations from some of South Florida’s best restaurants with expertly paired wines from local and international wineries.Some of the restaurants participating…