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Viva Vaudeville
What: Artist Pablo Cano presents his tenth annual puppet show.
Why: You and Pinocchio go way back.
When: Thru Dec. 29. Sat. & Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art

Miami may be a little (okay, light-years) behind on the green revolution, but you do your part by stuffing an organic milk coupon into your canvas bag and pedaling the ten-speed to Whole Foods.

Meanwhile, however, all the lights are ...

You enjoy a good Harlequin as much as the next hornball — the more torn the maiden’s bodice on the cover the better — but, as the cliche goes: You can’t judge a book by its cover.

Or, in the ...

You want some fries with that shake, Weekend?

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Mod 11
What: Works by local artists inspired by teaching at a girls detention center.
Why: Less freedom, more expression.
When: Opening reception, Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Bas Fisher Invitational, ...

“Take off everything but your underwear and lie face down,” commanded Antonio. Blushing slightly, Chloe obliged as he reached for a bottle of warm oil.

“Wait,” cried Chloe, “is that silicone based?”

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So why haven’t you read anything since that didn’t require you to take a pop quiz after each chapter?

Get back in the habit this month by signing up for First Course. The ...

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Creature Feature
What: Videodrome by creeptastic director David Cronenberg and the opening of photo exhibit Creature Feature: Unexpected Eerie Images.
Why: A fright for sore eyes.
When: Fri. Film, 8:30 p.m.; exhibit, 10:15 p.m.
Where: Miami ...