Karli Evans 7/28/16 Karli Evans 7/28/16

Fresh Paint

On Monday, July 25, police blocked off NW Second Ave between 27th and 28th streets in Wynwood as a mob gathered to watch Will Smith and the crew of Suicide Squad unveil a new mural themed after the upcoming movie. Local street artists Diana "Didirok" Contreras and Amanda Valdes spent a week collaboratively painting the wall. To hype the unveil, Warner Bros. threw an afternoon block party hosted by DJ Laz. Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado stopped by to say a few words on stage before the reveal. Slideshow for Miami New Times.

Karli Evans 6/6/16 Karli Evans 6/6/16

Runway / Miami Fashion Week

A handful of local designers premiered collections on the runway during Miami Fashion Week, June 2-5:

Thurs - Fisico / Fri - Claudia Bertolero, Aguaclara, Alvarno / Sat - Ana G, Yirko Sivirich, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada / Sun - Andres Sarda, Rene Ruiz. Slideshow for Miami New Times.

Karli Evans 4/19/16 Karli Evans 4/19/16

Counter Corner

It was a wild Sunday night at Counter Corner as Otto von Schirach filmed a music video for his Pee-Wee Herman single, and The Corner threw their monthly queer party featuring an eclectic cast of local drag queen characters. Slideshow for Miami New Times.

Karli Evans 9/7/15 Karli Evans 9/7/15

Young Artist Initiative @ Basement

Thursday, September 3, the Young Artist Initiative took over Basement Miami with a lineup of local artists who featured their work throughout the lounge. There were three small photo exhibits, four live painters, text design, a mobile 3-D installation on the skating rink, fashion-themed pop art, six consecutive DJs and one rapper spinning in two rooms concurrently.

The night started off slow, but picked up heavily after midnight - by mid-morning the basement was packed and still bumpin'. Over 1000 people came through to have a drink, dance, and support the local art community. Photos for Young Artist Initiative.