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ICA Miami celebrates 10 years
As the Institute of Contemporary Art celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, those at its helm are honoring its accomplishments and looking ahead for what's to come.Why it matters: "Ten years is a real turning point in the lifetime of any institution," Alex Gartenfeld, the museum's artistic director, tells Axios. "I think this is a moment when we go from being a startup to consolidating our place in the community."This moment is particularly incredible, he says, explaining "there's a generation of young talent [with] a lot of interest in going back in history and telling stories about Miami that haven't...
How to see the solar eclipse in Miami
Data: NASA; Map: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsThe best place in Florida to watch the April 8 solar eclipse is in the panhandle, but we may still be able to catch a glimpse.Why it matters: Miamians will get to experience a partial solar eclipse, meaning only part of the sun will be obscured.State of play: At its peak, the eclipse will cover 45% of the sun in the Miami area, according to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, which has a full day of programming to celebrate the event.It will begin at 1:47pm and reach its peak at 3:01pm.The eclipse will end at 4:13pm.Bottom line: The partial eclipse can be seen throughout the city. Just make sure to use solar eclipse glasses.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Spring break's hottest shot comes with a slap to the face
Spring breakers are lining up to get slapped in the face by a South Florida bartender whose $30 "hurricane" shots have become the hottest ticket in town.Why it matters: Bartender Aiyana Callas has built a business selling her signature slap shots — liquor chased with a wet smack across the face as her alter ego, "Hurricane Aiyana," dumps a pitcher of water on the drinker's head.And business is booming: So far this March, Callas tells Axios she is selling 150–200 hurricane shots a night at Backyard Fort Lauderdale. (At $30 a pop, that's as much as $6,000 a night.)She says...
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