The best yum-yums for your tum-tum. A cute, quick list of the best places to stuff your face, at any time of the day/night. Compiled with the help of the Miami New Times and my pal Goobs. Coming in at numero cinco is Kon Chau: It’s Miami New Times Blogger Zachary Fagenso’s favorite place to grab some dim-sum for din-din, so we’re spreading his recommdation to you! According to Zachary: “Kon Chau is a prime example of a hole in the wall. It looks like it was designed in... Read More →
I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for an indie chick. Cat Power [Charlyn Marie Marshall is her government name] will be performing live at Grand Central and you KNOW I’ll be there crushing on her from the crowd. Discovered in 1994 while opening for Liz Phair, she’s released nine albums since then including her latest SUN. Six years after her last album of original material, CP has moved on from her collaborative forays into Memphis soul and Delta blues in this latest... Read More →
In an attempt to open the door to the local art scene and invite the everyday average Joe’s to experience its magic, Yo Miami organized the soft opening of its new home gallery in June, Yo Space. To celebrate the occasion there was an indoor market of sorts where 12 artists were able to display their wares. The artists sold everything from original works, to limited edition prints and other merchandise. The only rule: No individual item could have a sale price over $250. After the overwhelmingly... Read More →
Here we go again … doing your homework for you. When are you gonna learn that you’re never gonna fine tune your ears to the best indie/underground artists unless you hit the intrawebs for yourself and start searching!? No! Don’t look at me like that … ! No … ! NO! Not the puppy eyes … ! Damn. Since you got us like that, here are ¡Revolution LIVE’s! upcoming shows to close out your Summer and kick start your Fall. Perfectly condensed for your convenience …... Read More →
A quickie post to give you something to do on Saturday! Oh Really!? invites you to the fourth installment of the Oh Really!? Art Walk Concert Series featuring Steven A. Clark and Ruben Ubiera. A live performance and listening party by Steven A. Clark will be held in honor of his new release: F.ornication, U.nder, C.onsent, of the K.ing. The event will feature complimentary cocktails provided by Voli and Perrier, as well as live art by Ruben Ubiera. Ruben uses his innate taste of pop in urban... Read More →
Category: Interviews|Music Posted by: isabel
28 JunPronounced “Sof-Eye,” she is a jack of many trades mastering them all. The soulful, unique and improvisational style of Soph.Eye is indeed a sound worth noticing. Born in England and raised in Miami, this vocalist and songwriter has been able to flourish with her multicultural upbringing. After years of writing her own music, Soph.Eye is now pushing it to the masses – one ear at a time. Since the age of 18 she has professionally performed various genres of music. Dance music... Read More →
Category: Art|Interviews Posted by: isabel
2 JunKazilla Kazilla’s style bounds between the street and fine arts. A native of New Mexico, she currently resides and works from her studio/gallery in Little Haiti. After moving to the East Coast, her work transcended from the street arts and combined her two styles of fine art and graffiti to create an edgy, colorful clash of two very different worlds. The feminine figures, surreal landscapes and vibrant colors create a daunting visual feast for all audiences. She also works as a live artist... Read More →
Category: Interviews|Movies Posted by: isabel
30 MayA journey of self-discovery that can only be embarked on with your help. DJ EFN and Garcia of Crazy Hood Film Academy are working on a sensational project that needs to be completed for the sake of hip-hop. Coming Home is a documentary film aimed at exploring how hip-hop “translates” the Cuban-style. In the land where Father Time seemed to have neglected his job when you see the classic American cars, but seemed to show no mercy on the Spanish-style architecture as evident in their deterioration... Read More →
Quickie but goodie post coming your way this week from yours truly. Blackbird Ordinary – formerly known as Transit Lounge – will be hosting the Memorial Day event you won’t forget: cause it’s taking place on Tuesday. Party an extra day and hit up BO on Tuesday when the doors open at 10 p.m. for Lifted Tuesdays Miami Edition. “But what about my job, bro?!” I hear you. Here’s what I say to that: Go anyway. You only live once and you don’t want to waste... Read More →

