Miami Empty / Miami New Times
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the country, Miami residents began to practice social distancing - a preventative measure suggested by local authorities, but not yet formally ordered like it has been other heavily affected states like New York and California. Most open public spaces in Miami — including Wynwood, the Design District, downtown Miami, Brickell, and Lincoln Road — were almost entirely empty by Sunday, March 22, except for small groups of wandering tourists and individuals exercising or walking their dogs. Restaurants, bars, nightclubs, retail and other “non-essential” businesses have been ordered to close, and curtail any food services to pickup and delivery only. Shot for Miami New Times.
Varying Degrees of Social Distancing / Miami New Times
On Tuesday, March 17, after orders from Gov. Ron DeSantis for all Florida bars and nightclubs to close from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., South Beach observed varying degrees of social distancing. Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive were scattered with groups of spring break tourists who didn't seem bothered by the threat of a global pandemic. Miami Beach Police posted in squads along the barricades blocking Lummus Park, ignoring groups of tourists. Española Way maintained moderate crowds enjoying a late dinner, and the walk-up window at Sunny's on Collins Avenue was packed. Lincoln Road, however, was almost completely empty and eerily quiet with outside cafés stacked and restaurants closed up. Shot for Miami New Times.
People Watching @ Miami Art Week
Miami Art Week is one of the most vibrant times in the city with an influx of domestic + international visitors for Art Basel and Art Week events. This year’s collection catalogs the most interesting personalities I crossed paths with at local satellite fairs NADA, Untitled, Scope, Design Miami, and ICA Miami’s Boiler Room + local queer party Masisi. Shot for Miami New Times.
Techno Rodeo @ The Ground
Downtown Miami rumbled with a rowdy, Western crowd on Friday, November 8, for Internet Friends' last event of the year: Techno Rodeo at the Ground. The night's live entertainment included mechanical bull rides, pole dancing, and a lineup of local and visiting electro sounds including Gami, Keanu Orange, Virgo, M7, Bliss, and Mejia. Shot for Internet Friends.
III Joints @ The Broken Shaker
The Broken Shaker celebrated a laid-back 4/20 on Saturday, April 20, with III Points' annual marijuana-themed celebration, III Joints. This year's event featured a CBD lunch at 27 Restaurant, followed by a day of locally spun sounds around the garden and two installations inside Freehand to explore: Poorgrrrl's (T)Hotobox and Nick León's Ambient Bedroom. Shot for Miami New Times.
Get Lost @ Lemon City Studios
Get Lost returned to Lemon City Studios for another 24-hour bohemian edition of one of Miami Music Week's favorite events. This year's lineup featured an eclectic mix of sounds including Wizardry, Guy Gerber, Doc Martin, Diplo, Claude VonStroke, Felix da Housecat, Soul Clap, DJ Sneak, Bedouin, and Atish, spread across the spacious, outdoor venue in Little River. Shot for Miami New Times.
