Front 242 / The Ground
The Ground at Club Space opened with an electronic rumble Thursday, September 21, featuring a killer live audio and visual performance by Belgium's techno-industrial pioneers Front 242. Nina Belief opened for the act with a dark synth hypnotic sound and Mystic Bill maintained energy between sets. Shot for Miami New Times.
Counter Corner: Irma Edition
Despite blocks of North Miami Avenue still without power, Counter Corner returned to 1306 this month to raise proceeds for those severely affected by Hurricane Irma. 1306 management and event organizers Sleeper Speaks and Juleisy y Karla were able to secure a generator last minute to provide lights for the queens as they performed. A modest crowd filled the venue with warm energy, excited to have a familiar safe space to return to after the storm.
Flaming Classics x Secret Celluloid Society
On Sunday, September 3, Flaming Classics and Secret Celluloid Society secured a floating screen to the outdoor pool at the University of Miami for two, back-to-back 35mm screenings of Disney's classic The Little Mermaid. Both shows featured wet, live drag performances beforehand by local queens Miss Toto and Persephone Von Lips as Ursula and Ariel. The Knight Foundation just named Flaming Classics as a finalist for the 2017 Knight Arts Challenge Miami. Slideshow for Miami New Times.
Dita Von Teese / The Fillmore
Dita Von Teese brought her iconic burlesque show "The Art of the Teese" to the Fillmore Miami Beach on Friday, September 1, for a sensuous evening of tightly choreographed numbers oozing with feathers, diamond pasties, and bare skin. Slideshow for Miami New Times.
Basside x Counter Corner / 1306
Counter Corner returned to its new home at 1306 on Sunday, August 20, for another rowdy lineup of local, contemporary drag. This month featured an extra special performance from the Miami-made rap and twerk duo Basside, their first show back in their hometown after touring in New York City. Warning: Some images are NSFW. Slideshow for Miami New Times.
Charlottesville Vigil / Downtown Miami
Following the terrorist attack in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday, August 12, a small crowd organized in downtown Miami Sunday night to light candles and stand in solidarity with the protest victims. After passing out candles, the group formed a close circle to share a moment of silence and sing "We Shall Overcome" in unison. Slideshow for Miami New Times.
