Celebrate Mother’s Day at SuViche
Sunday, 05/14/2023-, 12:00 pm-11:00 pm
SuViche
2751 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Let the good times roll this Mother’s Day at SuViche! When you dine with us on May 14th, Mom will receive a complimentary glass of wine plus $10 off her next visit. Unable to dine in? Order takeout and receive a complimentary alfajores gift with any entrée. Offer valid at all SuViche locations.
LLF’s Mother’s Day Craft Night with the Children from Lotus House
Thursday, 05/18/2023-, 06:30 pm-07:30 pm
Lotus House
217 NW 15th St,
Miami, Florida, 33136
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Join the Little Lighthouse Foundation for a special arts and crafts night in celebration of Mother’s Day! On Thursday, May 18th from 6:30PM-7:30PM, the Miami Dade Bar’s Young Lawyer’s Section will volunteer for the Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Craft Night program and partake in Mother’s Day arts & crafts with the children from Lotus House. To RSVP, please email Emely@thelittlelighthouse.org.
Pre-Mother’s Day Ladies Night Out at Rosa Sky with the Little Lighthouse Foundation
Thursday, 05/11/2023-, 07:00 pm-09:30 pm
Rosa Sky
115 SW 8th St 22nd Floor,
Miami, Florida, 33133
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Cost: $65
South Florida’s renowned and beloved non-profit organization, The Little Lighthouse Foundation, with the Ladies of the Little Lighthouse are coming together to host a pre-Mother’s Day Ladies Night Out at Rosa Sky on Thursday, May 11th from 7PM-9:30PM. The pop-up shopping experience will feature complimentary lite bites, cocktails from 818 Tequila, Titos, and more for $65, with all proceeds going to the foundation.
Celebrate Mothers Day at Bulla Gastrobar The Falls!
Sunday, 05/08/2022-05/08/2022, 10:00 am-
Bulla Gastrobar
8870 SW 136 ST,
Miami, Florida, 33176
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Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY
Celebrate Mom at Bulla Gastrobar! On Sunday, May 8, Bulla Gastrobar will be opening at 10 am for Brunch where moms can enjoy a 3-course Prix fixe menu for $29. Moms will also receive a $20 dollar gift card from Bulla Gastrobar to use on their next visit. During dinner, moms will receive a special box of chocolate clusters.
Dolphin Mall Celebrates Mother’s Day with Rewards for Shoppers
Friday-Sunday, 04/29/2022 – 05/08/2022
Dolphin Mall
11401 NW 12th Street
Miami, Florida 33172
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Spend $150 or more on same-day purchases between April 29 and May 8, 2022
In celebration of this year’s Mother’s Day, Dolphin Mall is rewarding shoppers who spend $150 or more on same-day purchases between April 29 and May 8, 2022. Rewards include a ten-minute massage at Mark Spa Express; a free drink and an appetizer at Rotelli Pizza & Pasta, and a $20 gift card for Bath & Body Works, Michael Kors or Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store.
Shoppers can visit the Information Booth located through Entry 3 to redeem their rewards. Vouchers are available while supplies last.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Negroni Midtown with Free Gifts for Mom & More, Sponsored by Pommery
Sunday, 05/08/2022-, 11:00 am-04:00 pm
Negroni Midtown
3201 Buena Vista Blvd,
Miami, Florida, 33127
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Cost: Free
Requiring social distancing? NO REPLY
Requiring masks? NO REPLY
Providing hand sanitizer? NO REPLY
Toast to mom this Mother’s Day with a legendary brunch at Negroni sponsored by Pommery. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can enjoy live music by the talented Jahzel Dotel Musa, free gifts for all moms and keep the party going with all night happy hour beginning at 4 p.m.
Le Jardinier Miami
Sunday, 05/08/2022-05/08/2022, 11:30 am-03:30 pm
Le Jardinier Miami
151 NE 41st St. Suite 135,
Miami, Florida, 33137
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Cost: Free
Requiring social distancing? NO
Requiring masks? NO
Providing hand sanitizer? YES
This Mother’s Day, toast to Mom at Le Jardinier’s Champagne Mother’s Day Brunch. Beverage Director Juan Carlos Santana handpicked a selection of beautiful bubbles to pair with an al la carte menu of dishes. Bottomless MOMosas, made with Aperol, Cremant de Limoux, and orange will be available only on Mother’s Day ($40) as well as bottomless Rossini ($40) with Crème de fraises bois, Cremant de Limoux and fresh strawberries. A la carte dishes include Citrus Cured Hiramasa with Mango and Passionfruit, Ōra King Salmon Rillette with Country Bread and Avocado, Mahi Mahi with Charred Scallion, Soubisse and Leeks and Bavette Au Jus with Royal Trumpet Mushrooms and Crispy Potatoes. The meal will end with a special chocolate surprise designed by Executive Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone. Le Jardinier’s modern, light-filled space and lush outdoor dining area evoke a tropical garden vibe within Miami Design District, ideal to celebrate the moms in your life.
Jungle Island Offers Moms Free Park Admission on Mother’s Day
Sunday, 05/12/2019 – 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free for Moms; $49.95/adults; $37.34/children
Want to treat mom in more ways than one this Mother’s Day? Jungle Island, South Florida’s eco-adventure attraction, invites all moms to enjoy FREE park admission on Mother’s Day. Connect with mother nature at Jungle Island’s Banyan Deck, where there will be a pop-up outdoor spa with a la carte services for purchase, including nail art and massages, plus a complimentary mimosa! Jungle Island is a one-stop-shop for family-friendly Mother’s Day festivities, featuring engaging shows and exhibits with some of the world’s rarest animals, a petting farm, and brand new attractions such as Adventure Bay – an action-packed adventure playground overlooking Biscayne Bay. Spend the day with the family, exploring nature and wildlife at Jungle Island, or enjoy alone time while kiddos ages 5-12 years-old are enrolled in a free daycare, available on Mother’s Day only.
Moms receive free park admission on Sunday, May 12, 2019. For additional guests, general admission is $49.49 per adult and $37.34 per child (3-10 years old), which includes park admission, Adventure Bay and 1-game of Nerf Battleground. For the truly adventurous, Jungle Island also offers SuperFlight and EscapeRoom add-ons. Jungle Island is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami, FL 33132. For more information, visit www.jungleisland.com. Follow @JungleIsland on social media and use #JungleIsland #AdventureIsHere.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Invites Everyone to Support its 10th Annual “Claws for Kids” in Memory of Judy Kramer, by Purchasing Gift Cards from Joe’s Stone Crab
Tuesday, 04/21/2021-05/03/2021, 12:00 pm-
Joe’s Stone Crab
11 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Requiring social distancing? YES
Requiring masks? YES
Providing hand sanitizer? YES
Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach is wrapping up its 107th stone crab season this May with an opportunity to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, just in time for Mother’s Day. This year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade invites everyone to support its 10th annual “Claws for Kids” in memory of Judy Kramer, by purchasing gift cards from the iconic Joe’s Stone Crab.
A portion of proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs, including after school programs, homework assistance, computer training, social skills, dance, arts & crafts, professional mentoring, and summer and athletic programs.
Participants can choose to dine at home or at Joe’s Stone Crab on a date of their choice, and enjoy their world-famous stone crabs and Joe’s other signature items. To participate, guests must purchase sponsorship gift cards on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s website by May 3, to benefit “Claws for Kids.” Then they may select the day and time of their own choosing.
Now through May 3, participants can show their support for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and celebrate the wonderful moments that inspire you about a special mom, by tagging a photo on Instagram with #claws4bgcmia. To enter, participants must submit a sponsorship payment, post a photo on Instagram, tag and follow @BGCMiamiDade, and use #claws4bgcmia by 11:59 p.m. on May 3. Profiles must be public to enter.
The top photo will be awarded a $200 Joe’s Stone Crab gift card. The winner will be announced via Instagram and an eblast on Sunday, May 9. Participants are encouraged to follow @BGCMiamiDade on Instagram and subscribe to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s newsletter in order to be notified if they win.
“Claws for Kids” is held in memory of Judy Kramer, a retired Miami-Dade County Public Schools executive and Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board member, who chaired the event from its inception until her passing in February 2021.
“It’s an honor to hold the 10th Annual ‘Claws for Kids’ in memory of Judy Kramer,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “Whereas this year’s ‘Claws for Kids’ event is different from years past, we look forward to inviting everyone to enjoy Joe’s fine cuisine and participate in our photo contest, while raising funds to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs.”
“Claws for Kids” sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $250 to $5,000. To purchase sponsorships, please visit http://bit.ly/ClawsForKids21.
For more information, please contact Rhia Hunter at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or via email at rhunter@bgcmia.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1946. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable area youth and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please visit www.bgcmia.org, www.facebook.com/BoysGirlsClubsMiamiDade, www.instagram.com/bgcmiamidade, www.twitter.com/BGCMia, www.youtube.com/user/BGCMiamiDade, or call 305.446.9910.
About Joe’s Stone Crab
Joe’s Stone Crab, which celebrated its 107th anniversary in 2020, was established when Joseph Weiss came to Miami for a change of climate to help his asthma. Weiss opened a lunch stand, originally offering fish and fries, on Miami Beach, which eventually evolved into today’s establishment. It is located at 11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit www.joesstonecrab.com.
Mother’s Day Out
Saturday, 05/12/2018 – 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Flea Market USA
3015 Northwest 79th Street,
Miami, Florida 33147
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free
Enjoy your Mother’s Day by dropping your kids off in a safe environment of food, kid friendly activities and entertainment.
Explore the Flea Market, Get your hair and Nails Done or Just Sit Alone and Take a Breath
You DESERVE IT.
Special Mother’s Day Gift Presented By Bobby Lytes
Miami Seaquarium
Monday, 05/06/2019 – 05/12/2019 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33149
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Cost: Free
Miami Seaquarium celebrates Mother’s Day by granting free admission to all moms the week of May 6-12, 2019. Bring a Mother’s Day card to our marine animal moms and your mom will receive free admission to the park. The park’s marine animal moms are manatee mom Juliet, dolphin mom Panama, sea lion moms Sushi, Bayou, and new mom Wahoo who has a 10-month-old son Champ, and seal mom Harley. In addition, accompanying guests receive 50% off admission (up to 4 guests).
Mothers looking to participate in the park’s popular dolphin, seal, reef or penguin encounters program will receive a free interaction when booking another participant (not valid with other discounts or offers). Moms can enjoy a deep water Dolphin Odyssey, a shallow water Dolphin Encounter, Seal Swim, Sea Trek Reef Encounter or Penguin Encounter free when booking another participant for Mother’s Day Week by calling 305-365-2501 and mentioning this Mother’s Day offer.
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, 05/13/2018 – 11:30 am – 03:00 pm
Pullman Miami Airport Hotel
5800 Blue Lagoon Drive,
Miami, Florida 33126
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Cost: $58 per adult / $25 per child (5 to 12 years). Complimentary under 5 years.
Celebrate love with an exceptional Mother’s Day brunch at Pullman Miami on Sunday, May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mother’s Day at Seaspice
Sunday, 05/14/2017 – 12:00 pm –
Seaspice
422 NW North River DR, Miami, FL 33128,
miami, Florida 33128
Cost:
Nothing says thanks mom like a champagne brunch! Seaspice plans to entertain with a feature live band, performers, giveaways, a photo booth and photographer to help guests capture the beautiful celebration.
Sunday May 14th
12pm
422 NW North River DR, Miami, FL 33128
RSVP: 305 440 4200
Info@seaspicemiami.com
Hope for Depression Research Foundation Week of Hope
Tuesday, 02/04/2020 – 02/15/2020 05:00 pm –
The Royal Poinciana Plaza
340 Royal Poinciana Way,
Miami, Florida 33480
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Cost: Free
Hope for Depression Research Foundation Kicks-off Awareness Raising Campaign in Palm Beach
Royal Park Bridge Lights Up Yellow for the Race of Hope
Shining Light on The Importance of Mental Health in 2020
February 4 – 15, 2020
The Hope for Depression Research Foundation is the country’s leading non-profit organization dedicated solely to fighting depression through research and education. Now in its 14th year, HDRF launched the Race of Hope in Palm Beach in 2019, expanding the event from Southampton, NY, where the Race first started in 2016. Last year the Race of Hope in Palm Beach raised over $300,000 for life-saving research.
Just after the bridge lighting and in the run-up to the Race, The Royal Poinciana Plaza will kick off the Week of Hope on Wednesday, February 5. Many storefronts at The Royal Poinciana Plaza will place a two-foot-wide, environmentally friendly and re-usable, yellow statement balloon at their front doors and hand out informational flyers about depression.
Over in the Worth Avenue shopping district, other stores along Via Bice will also display balloons and support HDRF’s mission with a percentage of sales during a Day of Hope on Wednesday, February 12.
“The bridge and the bright balloons represent a commitment to change the staggering statistics around depression,” said Audrey Gruss.
“The Royal Poinciana Plaza is thrilled to participate in this event for the second year in a row,” added Alexandra Patterson, Senior Director of Development and Interim General Manager of The Royal Poinciana Plaza. “The HOPE yellow balloons make a visual impact that will spark thousands of life-saving conversations and we are grateful to have the opportunity to support such an important cause.”
Here is a recap of the events launching the Race of Hope in Palm Beach:
· Tuesday, February 4: Bridge Lighting at sunset in HDRF signature sunshine yellow
· Wednesday, February 5: Week of Hope kicks off at The Royal Poinciana Plaza with visually-arresting HOPE balloons (environmentally friendly and re-usable).
· Wednesday, February 12, from 10am to 8pm, Worth Avenue’s Via Bice will host a shop and sip Day of Hope with music and refreshments and all stores donating a percentage of sales back to Hope for Depression Research Foundation. The day caps off with cocktails at Bice restaurant (313 Worth Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480) starting at 5 pm.
· Thursday, February 13, Audrey Gruss and Frances Valentine are hosting an invitation-only luncheon at the Frances Valentine flagship store on Worth Avenue’s Via Bice.
· Saturday, February 15, the final day of the Week of Hope, Audrey Gruss and Palm Beach resident and HDRF Board member Scott Snyder, Race Grand Marshals, will lead the Second Annual Palm Beach 5K Race of Hope along the North trail and through the scenic streets of Palm Beach at 8am. Participants have registered from all over South Florida to unite as a community and raise awareness and funds to defeat depression. All participants will receive a finisher hat, short sleeve tech shirt, lightweight jacket and a finisher medal. 100% of proceeds from the Race will fund groundbreaking research into the root causes of depression in the brain and new and better treatments. Supporters who cannot travel to the race are encouraged to have their own “virtual race” in their hometown for $29. To sign up or learn more, please visit raceofhopeseries.org.
What is HDRF, and a quick overview of their work/achievements in the past decade:
· HDRF is the leading non-profit dedicated solely to advanced depression research.
· Audrey Gruss founded the organization in 2006 in memory of her mother, Hope, who struggled with depression.
· The mission of HDRF is to fund cutting-edge neuroscience research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression and other related mood disorders.
· In 2010, HDRF launched its Depression Task Force – a collaboration of nine leading scientists, at the frontiers of brain science, from different research institutions across the U.S. and Canada. To accelerate breakthrough research, they share ongoing results, in real-time, at the HDRF Data Center.
· HDRF has invested over 30 million dollars in advanced depression research to date.
Extravagant Mother’s Day Brunch At Spasso
Sunday, 05/08/2016 – 11:30 am – 03:00 pm
Spasso
3540 Main Highway,
Miami, Florida 33133
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Cost: $42 for adults; $22 for children 12 & under
Sunday, May 8th | 11:30 A.M. – 3 P.M. | $42 per person, $22 for children under 12
Treat mom to brunch at Spasso Miami, which includes a full-fledged buffet complete with a dry-aged Chicago prime rib at the carving station, house-made pastas such as Italian tortelloni with black truffle sauce, egg-cellent frittatas, and many more options. Did we mention they’ll have unlimited mimosas? Keep it fresh, good and fun on Mother’s Day. Reservations suggested via OpenTable. Moms dining at the restaurant all have a chance to win free cooking classes at Spasso’s new cooking academy. Or buy mom a memorable gift ahead of time: an afternoon or evening behind the line with chef Gaetano Ascione — use MOTHERS code to buy two spots in a class and get the second half-off.
Florida Residents Dive Into Animal Encounter Deals At Miami Seaquarium
Saturday, 08/20/2018 – 12/23/2018 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149,
Miami, Florida 33149
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Sunshine state residents are in for a special dolphin, seal, penguin, and reef encounter deal. Beginning August 20th through December 23, 2018, Florida residents will enjoy up to 50 percent off animal encounter programs at Miami Seaquarium. The Florida residents’ discount rate includes same day admission to the park. Proof of Florida residency and advance reservations are required. For more information go to www.miamiseaquarium.com/flresident or to make a reservation please call (305) 365-2501.
Experience firsthand the park’s unique animal encounters:
– Seal Swim – Led by the park’s marine mammal training staff, Miami Seaquarium is the only attraction in the U.S. to offer this exceptional animal encounter. Guests will experience a 15-20 minute swim with harbor seals in the park’s seal exhibit pool. Trainers will personally introduce participants to a seal and receive hugs, kisses, and take part in a fun training session with these inquisitive marine mammals. Prices as low as $75 (plus tax).
– Dolphin Odyssey– This experience includes feeding, touching and learning about these magnificent animals plus the opportunity for a deep-water interaction with a dolphin. Guests must be at least 52 inches tall to participate in the program. Prices as low as $105 (plus tax).
– Dolphin Encounter– This program allows guests to wade out into the pool and have a shallow water experience meeting the dolphins. This experience features an educational seminar and the chance to feed and touch a dolphin as well as learn about dolphin training techniques. Dolphin Encounter participants must be at least five years of age and for those children under ten years, an older sibling or adult must accompany the child as a participant. Prices as low as $75 (plus tax).
– Sea Trek Reef Encounter – An underwater helmet diving experience that allows guests to dive 15 feet below the surface of the water in the 300,000 gallon reef aquarium and be eye to eye with marine life such as colorful tropical fish, large groupers, lobsters, cownose stingrays and moray eels. Encounter can be experienced by non-divers, ages 10 and above – no certification or swimming skills are necessary. Prices as low as $79.00 (plus tax).
– Penguin Encounter – Enjoy a unique interaction with one of the world’s most beloved birds, guests can experience African Penguins in an intimate setting. Participants must be at least 52 inches tall to participate. Participants under ten who meet the height requirement must be accompanied by an adult as a participant. Participants 10-17 years of age can be accompanied by an adult as an observer. Florida resident participant rate is as low as $79 (plus tax).
Guests with disabilities who require special accommodations are requested to book via phone by calling (305) 365-2501 for advance accommodation. Expectant mothers are not allowed to participate in animal interaction programs.
Town of Surfside Invites Public to 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, 04/22/2018 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Surfside Community Center
9301 Collins Avenue,
Surfside, Florida 33154
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Cost: Free
~ Family-friendly event to teach participants about protecting the earth with fun activities including
whale & turtle craft projects, showerhead & lightbulb exchange, henna tattoo artist, DJ and more ~
Families will have a whale of a time at the 3rd annual Earth Day celebration hosted by the Town of Surfside. Come connect, play, and celebrate beautiful Mother Earth alongside family and friends, while learning about conservation and ways to protect the planet. Festivities to include a community project using recycled water bottles to create a large jellyfish, a rescue bird release in partnership with Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, in addition to turtle-y awesome arts & crafts, henna tattoo artist, light refreshments, DJ and T-shirt giveaway.
At this educational green event, participants will help kickoff turtle nesting season, which typically takes place from May – October in Surfside. Miami-Dade County also will be on-site to conduct a shower head and light bulb exchange. Participants are encouraged to bring an old showerhead and/or lightbulb in exchange for a maximum of two high-efficiency showerhead models and two incandescent bulbs for two CFL bulbs, per household.
Sunday, April 22
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Surfside Community Center
9301 Collins Avenue
Surfside, Florida
Free event; nominal fee for parking in nearby parking lots
Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Conservation. An eco-conscious community, Surfside recently banned the use of plastic straws and expanded polystyrene food service articles; adopted a solar photovoltaic incentive for residents and area businesses; passed a zero omission/clean energy bus goal resolution and hosted a beach cleanup, among a number of sustainable initiatives.
The Town of Surfside is a beautiful oceanfront community located in South Florida’s subtropical paradise. It encompasses the area from 87th Terrace to 96th Street, between the City of Miami Beach to the South and the Village of Bal Harbour to the North. Incorporated in 1935, Surfside is home to nearly 6,000 residents and features a tranquil and charming residential neighborhood, multi-family condominium and apartment buildings, and a traditional “home town” business district. Surfside is also a premier travel destination, offering a wide range of award-winning restaurants, luxurious resorts and spas, shopping, and leisure activities for visitors year-round.
For more information, contact Surfside’s Parks & Recreation Department at 305-866-3635 or visit www.townofsurfsidefl.gov.
Koubek Center Presents the “Voice of Venezuela”
Saturday, 04/21/2018 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Koubek Center
2705 SW 3rd St,
Miami, Florida 33135
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Cost: $20 advance / $25 day-of / $10 MDC Students
The “Voice of Venezuela” brings her powerhouse vocals, spirit-shaking percussion and pointed lyrics to Little Havana as Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Koubek Center presents Little Havana Social Club: Betsayda Machado y Parranda El Clavo at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 21.
Machado hails from a small village near Venezuela’s coast called El Clavo, where most of its 1,500 inhabitants are descendants of slaves who worked on the region’s cacao plantations. For generations, they’ve preserved aspects of African tradition and developed a uniquely Afro-Venezuelan heritage–particularly in their music, which includes intricate African polyrhythms and percussion, call-and-response singing and close harmonies.
Her band–which includes three cocoa farming brothers, a mother and son team and Machado’s sister–has played together for nearly three decades. They are masters of parranda, a style of community music born in joyous celebrations where musicians strolled through town, commenting on daily life (parranda is also a term for “party”). The music they create preserves the tambor genre, said to make dancers float.
“When Betsayda Machado y Parranda El Clavo begin to sing, their layered harmonies and richly textured percussion are so vibrant, they swirl around your heart, soul and body so joyfully, it’s impossible to do anything but surrender and dance along.” -NPR
While the group has performed primarily at village ceremonies and celebrations, they recently made waves with debut appearances in North America–even catching the attention of the New York Times, which wrote: “The kind of group that world-music fans have always been thrilled to discover: vital, accomplished, local, unplugged, deeply rooted.”
The evening will include a complimentary pre-concert dance lesson, DJ’ed sets by Mr. Pauer, specialty food and cocktails for purchase, and more.
The Little Havana Social Club is a series dedicated to celebrating Latin American heritage through music and dance. The concerts/ dance parties promote community and engagement–from the dance floor to the domino tables. Each event features vibrant live bands, dance instruction, and vendors, all situated in the lush gardens of the historic Koubek Center mansion.
WHAT: Little Havana Social Club: Betsayda Machado y Parranda El Clavo!
WHEN: Saturday, Apr 21, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: MDC Koubek Center | 2705 SW 3rd St Miami 33135
TICKETS: $20 advance / $25 day-of / $10 MDC Students Tickets at koubekcenter.org.
About The Koubek Center
The Koubek Center is an intellectual, cultural, and community hub in the heart of Little Havana. A historic landmark in South Florida, the revitalized mansion remains true to its pioneering heritage–celebrating its multicultural community with workshops, art exhibitions, theater performances, literary readings, concerts and more. In addition to the mansion, the iconic venue includes glorious gardens, the Koubek Theater, the ArtSpace gallery, classrooms, and mini performance spaces.
The programs of Koubek Center are made possible with the generous support of: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council; the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissionaires; the State of Florida, Department of State , Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; Southern Exposure: Performing Arts of Latin America, a program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation made possible through the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts; and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Mother’s Day Fashion Brunch at Jungle Island
Sunday, 05/08/2016 – 10:30 am – 02:30 pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $59.95/adult; $34.95/child. Price includes brunch, tax, live entertainment, 1 mimosa/adults and one-day park admission into Jungle Island.
Treat mom to a fashion-forward brunch experience at Jungle Island. South Florida’s favorite landmark attraction invites guests to savor a specially curated Mother’s Day feast in the Treetop Ballroom, sip on mimosas and preview this season’s most sophisticated Moroccan-inspired designs and swimwear cover-ups from Le Beau Moroc. Brunch options include a seafood station displayed on an artistic ice sculpture where guests can delight in fresh Key West Shrimp Cocktail and Snow Crab Cocktail Claws, in addition to gourmet Chorizo Chicken Potato Soup, fresh salads and Momma’s Fresh Baked Rolls to start. Cross over to the action station for made-to-order farm-raised eggs omelets, Grilled Sausage, Seared Line Caught Wild Salmon with Vermont Maple Butter, Char Grilled Skirt Steak Churrasco with Cuban Style Chimichurri sauce, Carved Pig and Guava Glazed Turkey, Sweet Plantains and Hawaiian Rolls, among other brunch favorites such as applewood bacon, Cinnamon Crunch French Toast, Potato Hash and much more. Jungle Island’s scrumptious Mother’s Day brunch concludes with an exotic seasonal fruit display and an assortment of decadent sweet treats. From 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, 2016. The cost is $59.95 per adult and $34.95 per child, which includes brunch, tax, live entertainment, one mimosa each and one-day park admission into Jungle Island.
Mother’s Day at Isabela’s
Sunday, 05/10/2015 – 11:00 am –
Isabela’s
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Mother’s Day at Crazy About You
Sunday, 05/10/2015 – 05/10/2015 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Crazy About You
1155 Brickell Bay Dr #101,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:
Treat your mom right on Mother’s Day with beautiful waterside seating and a delectable meal everyone is sure to love. Indulge in their signature Serrano Ham Croquettes and then move onto dishes such as Chicken and Waffles and Kobe beef mini burgers starting at $18.99. It wouldn’t be complete without cocktails either! Treat yourself to $4 mimosas and sangrias or wine selections!
Mother’s Day Brunch at Jungle Island
Sunday, 05/10/2015 – 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $62.25 for adults; $43.25 for children ages 3-10, all taxes included; and free for 2 and under
Surprise mom with an unforgettable Mother’s Day Brunch experience at Jungle Island featuring bottomless mimosas and delicious buffet complete with a carving station featuring oven roasted turkey; specialty dishes such as Virginia ham, salmon and grilled flank steak; traditional brunch favorites; salads; kids’ favorites and decadent desserts.
The cost is $62.25 for adults; $43.25 for children ages 3-10, all taxes included; and free for 2 and under. Jungle Island park admission is included with brunch. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 10. Visit www.jungleisland.com or call 305-400-7000 for further information and reservations.
Jungle Island is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail on Watson Island in Miami.
Mother’s Day at Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
Sunday, 05/10/2015 – 05/10/2015 11:30 am – 11:00 pm
Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
1000 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:
Treat your Mom extra special and bring her to dine in the beautiful outdoor patio in the heart of Brickell and choose from entrees such as the Chicken and Waffles, Grilled Short Rib Benedict or the Kobe Beef Mini Burgers. Don’t forget to wash it all down with their $4 mimosas & sangrias!
Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration at The Palms at Town & Country
Saturday, 05/08/2015 – 05/09/2015 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Palms at Town & Country
8268 Mills Drive,
Miami, Florida 33183
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE
Festival de Primavera, an annual tradition at The Palms at Town & Country, will take place this coming Mother’s Day Weekend. On May 8th, 2015 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm, The Palms at Town & Country invites you to a film under the stars. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets to celebrate the most important mommy in your life!
Come and enjoy a fun-filled family evening which will include a free photo at our Mother’s Day Flower wall and a movie screening of the classic motion picture, Mrs. Doubtfire, in tribute to the remarkable Robin Williams. Make sure to bring blankets, lawn chairs and an empty stomach because the restaurants at The Palms at Town & Country will be providing delivery service so that your family can indulge in a picnic under the cosmos.
Looking for a forever friend? The Miami-Dade County
Animal Services will have affectionate animals on property in need of a loving devoted home up for adoption!
This event is FREE and open to the public.
When: May 8th, 2015
between the hours of 7:00pm until 6:00pm
Where: The Palms at Town & Country,
8268 Mills Drive, Miami, FL 33183
The festivities won’t be stopping there, spend $100.00 or more during the week of Sunday, May 3rd until Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at our stores and restaurants to receive a FREE Mother’s Day orchid. Present your receipts on May 9th, 2015 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm while supplies last! Visit locations near Outback Steakhouse and Marshall’s to claim. Excludes purchases from Publix and CVS, gift with purchase limited to one per person while supplies last.
For more information,
call 305-274-7982,
visit our website at
www.thepalmsshops.com
or follow us on social media
Facebook, Instagram &
Twitter @ThePalmsShops.
1 Hotel South Beach Celebrates Earth Day 2017 With Several Days of Eco-Concious Events
Thursday, 04/20/2017 – 04/23/2017 07:00 am – 12:00 am
1 Hotel South Beach
2341 Collins Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33139
Website
Cost: Free
Occupying an entire city block on Collins Avenue, 1 Hotel South Beach sits directly on 600 feet of pristine beachfront on Miami Beach. Putting the brand’s mission of sustainability at the forefront, the property will be hosting a variety of eco-conscious events to celebrate Earth Day, bringing together mind, body and spirit.
Thursday, April 20 – Sunday, April 23
Lobby Tree Stand – 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily. Lobby. Open to hotel guests.
Celebrate the Earth and add to Mother Nature’s flora by planting a garden at 1 Hotel South Beach. Guests can stop by the lobby to choose from a selection of herbs, vegetables and flower seeds, and share a little goodness from the ground up.
Less Than Charm – Ongoing, daily. Front Desk & Concierge. Open to hotel guests.
Keep good intentions around with a ‘less than’ charm that guests can receive upon check-in, check-out or at Concierge. Serving as a friendly reminder to consume a little less every day, the charm is a simple sentiment aimed to inspire guests.
Earth Day Celebration – 3 p.m. – close, daily. Tom On Collins/Lobby. Open to public.
Guests can celebrate throughout 1 Hotel South Beach with various Earth Day happenings throughout the property including canapes from Beachcraft, Plnthouse and The Sandbox, live music in the lobby starting at 8 p.m. nightly with a special Earth Day set on Saturday with local band Brothers of Others. Indulge with an Earth Day Specialty cocktail at Tom On Collins available through Sunday. Guests can will their intentions into existence by stopping by the communal table at Tom On Collins and add their intentions to the Intention Tree. For every intention set by guests, 1 Hotel South Beach will make a donation to Million Trees Miami.
Saturday, April 22 – Earth Day
Dune Restoration Project with Citi Bike – 10 a.m. – noon, Miami Beach Boardwalk. Riders to meet on the corner of 24th Street and Collins Ave. Open to hotel guests and select invites.
Join a Citi Bike tour to visit various Miami Beach restricted dune areas near 1 Hotel South Beach. Bikers will get in-depth information from a Surfrider panelist on the effects of dune erosion and the importance of restoration, along with a plant for riders to plant at their stop. All riders will receive a “Do All The Good You Can” t-shirt and JUST water bottles.
Strengthen & Push Yourself Like a Spartan – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Spartan Gym. Open to public.
Get insider access to the exclusive Spartan Gym at 1 Hotel South Beach with this special Earth Day experience with Coach Lawrence. Guests can improve mobility, strength and endurance with an animal flow warm-up followed by a challenging strength-based circuit workout with unique obstacles and functional training exercises. Those interested can RSVP to spartangym@1hotels.com or at the Spartan Gym Front Desk.
Butterfly Release – 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m., Basecamp/Center Pool. Open to hotel guests.
Guests of all ages will be able to release butterflies back into their natural habitat at the Hatchery at the Center pool entrance. Butterflies are beneficial to the environment through the symbiotic relationship they maintain with plants they visit and their preferences for organic, native habitats.
Plnthouse Social – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Plnthouse. Open to public.
Feed the body with Earth Day specials at Chef Matthew Kenney’s Plnthouse and its menu of sustainable, locally grown plant-based dishes. Enjoy sounds from DJ E Dubs on the patio while snacking on plates that highlight Chef Kenney’s signature plant-based cuisine that is both vibrant and nutritious.
Sunset Elemental Flow & Mind Meditation – 6 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., Plnthouse Terrace. Open to public.
Connect body with nature as 1 Hotel South Beach launches its first wellness activation with a sunset yoga and meditation event. Start with a guided mediation before shifting awareness and engaging the body with a Water and Fire yoga practice. Journey towards savasana as the yoga session ends with a guided ending meditation. All participants will enjoy light refreshments and snacks.
First Annual La Tierra Miami
- Earth Day Celebration Featuring The Heavy Pets, Stokeswood, Ghost Owl, Crazy Fingers and more!
Saturday, 04/25/2015 – 02:00 pm – 05:00 am
Lot14/Railroad Blues
30 NE 14th,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: $20
Brotherly Love Productions and Railroad Blues are excited to announce the First Annual La Tierra Miami Festival celebrating Mother Earth on Saturday, April 25 in Miami. The all day outdoor/indoor event will feature music by The Heavy Pets, Stokeswood, Ghost Owl, Crazy Fingers, 7 Below – A Tribute to Phish, Floyd is Dead and The Funky Nuggets, as well as Live art, food, apparel and jewelry vendors and non-profit booths.
Free Health Assessment At Florida Blue Center 
Saturday, May 11th 10am – 3pm
Florida Blue Center
(Across Falls Shopping Center)
8895 SW 136th St.
Miami, Florida 33176
Website
Stop by for a Free health assessment featuring:
-Cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and spinal screenings
-Check your height, weight, body fat % and BMI
-Receive a one-on-one wellness consultation with a registered nurse
-Learn about key contacts in the community from Switchboard of Miami
-Healthy snacks and refreshments provided by: Corner Bakery
-Relaxing massages
-Free gift, PLUS a chance to register-to-win a $25.00 gift card!
In honor of Mother’s Day, mothers will receive a FREE special gift* with this email!
*Offer Valid Only: May 11, 2013 Limited, while supplies last.
Headliner Award Breakfast with NPR’s Michel Martin
Thursday, 05/08/2014 – 05/08/2014 08:00 am – 10:00 am
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $30
MCCJ is thrilled to announce that this year’s recipient of the Hank Meyer National Headliner Award is Emmy Award winning journalist, Michel Martin. Ms. Martin joined NPR after a long career at ABC News. Her national radio show on NPR, Tell Me More, is powered by her own interest and focuses heavily on topics of race, religion and spirituality.
Martin has had an illustrious journalistic career. After working the local news beat for The Washington Post and becoming White House correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Martin joined ABC News in 1992. At ABC, she reported for Nightline and was awarded an Emmy for a report that aired on Day One. In 2001, she hosted the PBS show Life 360. Since April 2007, she has hosted the one-hour daily NPR news and talk show, which covers everything from immigration to parenting in a multicultural family. “I am fascinated by people who live lives different from my own, and at the same time, I feel connected to all of these lives being a journalist, a woman of color, a wife and mother,†said Martin.
NPR fans are welcome to register for this breakfast, where they’ll have an opportunity to chat with the journalist. The Hank Meyers Award has traditionally gone to journalists who mirror MCCJ’s mission of creating an inclusive community, including Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Barbara Walters, Tom Brokaw, Leonard Pitts Jr., and last year, ABC’s John Quiñones.
Reservations for the Headliner Breakfast with Michel Martin, call 305-755-6096, or go to www.miamiccj.org. $30.00 pp includes breakfast and parking.
MCCJ was founded in Miami in 1935 as the Miami Coalition of Christians & Jews. It creates a safe haven for dialog, trains inclusive leaders and promotes understanding for all faiths, races and cultures through education, advocacy and conflict resolution. It hosts the oldest interfaith clergy dialog in the United States and presents prejudice reducing programs in local high schools, among other activities. For more information, please visit www.miamiccj.org
We stopped by the Pop Up Piano Miami Celebrity Jam Session on our Friday travels. What a night!
PRESS RELEASE:
Pop-Up Piano Miami (PUPM) and The Related Group’s 3-day concert series wrapped Saturday evening, as a trendy crowd rocked out to performances by Rami Jaffee (of the Foo Fighters), Jessy Greene (who has performed with Pink and the Foo Fighters), Dave Krusen (former drummer for Pearl Jam), Jason Abraham Roberts (guitarist for Norah Jones), Jonny Kaplan (singer of Jonny Kaplan and The Lazy Stars), and Jokin Salaverria (bassist of Jonny Kaplan and The Lazy Stars). Setting the energetic tone for the night was Miami-based singer-songwriter Cris Cab, who opened up the Celebrity Jam Session.
The pianos on display this year were particularly special, as one was donated by the grandson of holocaust survivors, who had the piano in his family for decades. After his father passed away, he donated the beloved instrument to Pop-Up Piano Miami.
The free concert series was held at The Related Group’s SLS Brickell, Hyde Midtown and Paraiso Bay sites, all designed by Arquitectonica. The collaboration with PUPM is part of Related’s longstanding commitment to the arts.
Paraiso Bay, their luxury waterfront condo which just launched this summer, will include a public sculpture park on the five-acre site, in line with Related’s mission to incorporate art throughout their projects.
Sales for Paraiso Bay have been strong, where a unit was even sold at Thursday night’s concert, and reportedly musician Cris Cab’s mother was looking into purchasing one as well.
Notable guests include: Carlos Rosso, President, Condominium Division for The Related Group; Sonia Figueroa, Vice President, Condominium Development for The Related Group.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday May 13th, 10am – 6pm
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
miamichildrensmuseum.org
Happy Mother’s Day!
Moms will receive complimentary admission with the purchase of a child’s admission ticket. Some restrictions may apply, cannot be combined with any other offer. Admission: $15, Florida Resident $12, Children under 12 months – free
Social Justice Weekend
Friday, February 21 – Monday, February 24, 2014
Register Online
2/21 Miami-Dade Regional Asset Mapping For Community Change, 9:30AM-3:00PM
Where: Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132
What is it? Our Florida is changing. New immigrants, women, youth, Latinos, Blacks and communities of color represent the changing face of changing demographic. We hope to come together, bridge sectors and silos, and connect our strengths with our opportunities to realize the power this changing majority.
This event will be a powerful space to bring community organizations, social service providers, government, artists, health and education professionals, faith leaders, labor and other allies together to connect our different strengths with opportunities. Asset Mapping challenges the idea that our communities are filled with only deficits by looking at what is working and to provide a resource map for new and deeper collaboration. We hope that all of our†organizations, institutions, and individuals will be more empowered and informed to move our efforts, campaigns, and projects.
Who is it and why? You have been invited because we believe that your institution and or you as a leader are an important asset in Miami-Dade County. Your experience, networks, and knowledge are an important contribution to the overall ‘map’ that we’re trying to develop together. We know that there is also power in our connectedness. The diversity of Miami’s communities are our strengths: African-American and Caribbean communities, Latinos, Women, Newer Immigrants, and Young People. These constituencies are the bedrock of our communities in Miami Dade, and we will together begin connecting the dots of how are differences and commonalities can connect, combine, and converge. Join with faith, service, government, culture, labor, youth and community organizations to connect our community’s assets with opportunities, help to bridge silos and work across sectors towards creating a new Miami.
Hosted by Florida New Majority, Catalyst Miami
Co-sponsors of Miami-Dade Asset Map for Community Change, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, Diana Marie Lee, Sweet Livity LLC, Office of Senator Dwight Bullard, One Miami, Switchboard of Miami, Miami Workers Center, South Florida Voices for Working Families, Power U Center for Social Change, Curly House of Style, INC, Restaurant Opportunities Center
2/21 Social Justice Table Kick-Off Party, 3:00PM-6:00PM
Where: City Hall The Restaurant, 2004 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Come celebrate the launch of the Social Justice Table, an initiative funded by the Allegany Franciscan Ministry that seeks to create a a synergistic and collaborative community of social justice organizations.
2/21 Freedom Flicks: Fruitvale Station, 6:30PM
Where: Catalyst Miami, 1900 Biscayne Blvd Ste 200, Miami, FL 33132
Screening of Ryan Coogler’s critically aclaimmed film. This follows the true story of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and feels something in the air. Not sure what it is, he takes it as a sign to get a head start on his resolutions: being a better son to his mother, whose birthday falls on New Year’s Eve, being a better partner to his girlfriend Sophina, who he hasn’t been completely honest with as of late, and being a better father to Tatiana, their beautiful four year-old daughter. Crossing paths with friends, family, and strangers, Oscar starts out well, but as the day goes on, he realizes that change is not going to come easily. His resolve takes a tragic turn, however, when BART officers shoot him in cold blood at the Fruitvale subway stop on New Year’s Day. Oscar’s life and tragic death would shake the Bay Area – and the entire nation – to its very core.
2/22 Rethinking the Florida Narrative: A Provocative Communications Training with Subhash Kateel, 10:00AM-12:30PM
Where: Catalyst Miami, 1900 Biscayne Blvd Ste 200, Miami, FL 33132
This communications training will be led by Subhash Kateel, Deputy Communications Director of 1Miami and radio show host of Let’s Talk About It!. Subhash was a community organizer in immigrant communities for over twelve years. Subhash writes extensively on issues ranging from immigration and criminal justice to mental health, economic justice and gun control. When he isn’t writing or talking on the radio, Subhash is helping emerging leaders in Miami to develop their voice and leading workshops around the country to help social justice leaders communicate effectively.
2/22 County & State Legislative Overview: Connecting the Dots with Karen Woodall, 2:00PM-5:00PM
Where: Catalyst Miami, 1900 Biscayne Blvd Ste 200, Miami, FL 33132
This workshop will be co-facilitated by Karen Woodall, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, and Francesca Menes, Policy and Advocacy coordinator at Florida Immigrant Coalition.
Karen Woodall has over 30 years’ experience in supporting, developing and advocating for programs to improve the conditions of working families, children, seniors, people with disabilities, rural families, migrant and seasonal farm workers, immigrants and other vulnerable populations. She has strong ties to labor and social advocacy groups throughout the state and has been noted in the past as one of the few voices advocating a broad and fair system of state taxes and against the continued use of tax breaks for narrow corporate gains. She was appointed by the Senate President to serve on the Services Tax Commission in 1987, where she learned first-hand of the inequities of Florida’s tax structure. She is a recognized expert in the area of health care, especially for children. She has been a member of the Kidcare Coordinating Council since its inception. She has worked with the Children’s Defense Fund for years and was the recipient of the Lawton Chiles Award for child advocacy in 2007.
Francesca is from Miami’s Little Haiti community. She earned a B.A. in Political Science and Women’s Studies from Florida International University and was also a McNair Scholar. She is pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration. With FLIC, she has coordinated the Wage Theft Task Force, coordinated a national network campaigning for Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, built the capacity of Afro-Caribbean membership, and conducted strategic legislative targeting and policy analysis. She is the FLIC representative to the Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition, the Black Immigration Network, and the States Voices Civic Engagement Table. Francesca served on the South Florida Jobs with Justice Board of Directors and was appointed by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally A. Heyman to the Commission for Women.
2/23 Picnic with john a. powell, 12:00PM-3:00PM
Where: Blue Marlin Fish House, 2500 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Join us to socialize, relax, and enjoy a delicious lunch in the company of john a. powell and fellow social justice collaborators.
2/24 Imagine Miami: Racing to Justice with john a. powell, 2:00PM-5:00PM
Where: UM, Bank United Center, 1245 Dauer Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Please join us for a conversation around ethical and practical considerations to build an inclusive society. This event will be led by Dr. john powell, internationally recognized expert in the areas of civil rights and civil liberties.
Wine by the Bay Celebrates Mother’s Day!
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd.
#112 at the Marina Blue
Miami, FL
33132
www.winebtb.com
Join us for an elegant tribute to your mother featuring a tasting of sparkling wines and some of the best boutique Champagnes. We’ll add some chocolate and a rose to make this event extra special. $15.00 and free for Mom. RSVP to info@winebtb.com or 305.455.9791. Space is limited.
Winn-Dixie Makes Pampering Mom Easy with Mother’s Day Events
Saturday, May 12, from 12 to 5 p.m. — cookie and cake decorating at all stores
Saturday, May 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. — Super Mom Mini-Makeover events at select stores
Winn-Dixie Store #243
541 W. 49th Street
Hialeah, Fla.
Winn-Dixie Store #287
14655 SW 104th Street
Miami, Fla.
Winn-Dixie Store #292
1630 W 49th Street
Hialeah, Fla.
Winn-Dixie Store #353
9565 W Flagler Street
Miami, Fla.
Winn-Dixie Store #361
15050 SW 72nd Street
Miami, Fla.
COST: FREE
Select Winn-Dixie stores will host Super Mom Mini-Makeover events for Mother’s Day. Mom can enjoy beauty product sampling, food sampling, chair massages and more. The first 50 moms will receive a complimentary L’Oreal gift bag.
Children can enjoy decorating a personalized cake or cookie for moms at all Winn-Dixie stores, while dads can shop budget-friendly Mother’s Day gift solutions throughout the store.
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Deering Estate
Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Ave
Miami FL 33157
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Celebrate Mother’s Day in Miami at the Deering Estate at Cutler’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch. Guests can taste appetizing dishes and desserts provided by Chef David Schwadron Catering and Event Design, tour the grand Stone House and historic Richmond Cottage, and take in the lush natural beauty and grandeur of the Estate.
The cost is $70 for adults & $45 for children (age 5-12). Tickets are non-refundable.
Advance reservations are required.
Purchase your tickets early for preferred seating! Call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233.
O, Miami Poetry Festival
Confirmed Project List & Event Schedule
OMiami.org
Events
* Picnic in the Park/Poets Laureate in the Park (Sat., April 5)
O, Miami Poetry Festival partners with New World Symphony and the City of Miami Beach to present a new kind of live poetry reading in Soundscape Park. Former U.S. Poets Laureate Robert Hass and Kay Ryan will join National Book Award-winner Nikki Finney for an intimate reading inside the New World Symphony, while a crowd will watch the reading for free in Soundscape Park as it’s live-projected onto the 7,000 square foot wall of the symphony. From 5-8 p.m., enjoy free music and performances in the park. At 8 p.m., spread out your picnic blanket and enjoy the “biggest†poetry reading in the history of Miami.
*The Edgewater Poetry & Athletics Club (April 1-30)
A partnership with The Related Group, the E.P.A.C. is a two-story house that O, Miami is transforming into a community wellness center for the month of April. Spiritually depleted? Physically lethargic? Come to the Edgewater Poetry & Athletics Club during the month of April for poetry readings, water aerobics, yoga, meditation, zine fairs, and games of pick-up basketball.
* Poet-in-Residence at Gramp’s Bar (April 1-30)
Wynwood’s favorite watering hole Gramp’s will host thirty one-day residencies for poets. Miami-area poets may apply on-line with a short line of verse about booze. Each poet will be given the last stool at the end of the bar. For each poem written on a cocktail napkin, the poet will receive one free beer (limit three beers). At the end of the month, Gramp’s will create a zine from the month’s worth of poems.
* Pin-Up Poetry at ArtCenter/South Florida (April 1- 30th/Reading April 13)
Poets are invited to push-pin their poems onto the walls at the ArtCenter/
South Florida at 800-810 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Poets and all artists can do this with original poems or poems that inspire them (proper credit given). The poems can be on any kind of paper including post-its, photographs or drawings and put up with a push pin.
* A Funeral Procession for Juan Gelman (TBD)
To commemorate the death of Argentine poet Juan Gelman, artist Jordan Marty will drive through every single neighborhood playing a bilingual recording of a previously recorded reading by Gelman of a fictional American cowboy’s laments in (The Poems of Sidney West) poetry via a short-wave transistor radio.
* The Last Ride of José Martà (TBD)
An homage to the continued significance of the life and work of Cuban poet and revolutionary José MartÃ. Actor Ivan Lopez—dressed as Mart×will ride down Calle Ocho on the back of a white horse and distribute roses outfitted with Martà poems.
*Poetry Readings with
* Under the Influence with Cathy Bowman (April 2) Miami poet Campbell McGrath hosts a night of influences with visiting poet Cathy Bowman and UM’s Jawinder Bolina. Each poet will present poems that have influenced their work.
* Stephanie Strickland, Denise Duhamel, Julie Marie Wade (April 7) Poet Stephanie Strickland reads from her work and exhibits digital experimentations with web-based literature. Miami poets Denise Duhamel and Julie Marie Wade co-star.
* Poetry & Race with Jaswinder Bolina (April 10) A panel on the topic of race as it intersects with contemporary American poetry, with examples.
* Don Share (April 19)
* Cuban, Cuban-American, Spanish, and Chicano poetry
Readings, discussions, and workshops with:
* Pablo Neruda Ibero-American Poetry Prize-winner José Kozer (April 9)
* Spanish poet Elena Medel (April 16)
* Local Miami poet Yosie Crespo with Cuban poet Legna RodrÃguez Iglesias in her first visit to the US discussing Generation Zero, a new crop of Cuban and Cuban-American poets (April 23)
* American Book Award-winner Jimmy Santiago Baca (April 27).
*Poetry Karaoke with Annick Adey-Babinski (April 12)
Come show off your poetry reading chops at Poetry karaoke, our night of off-the-cuff poetics. Even if you never memorized The Waste Land, our DJ has you covered with her lyric videos, so you’ll never miss a owr.d Read with the greats! Bust out your Shakespeare chops or go contemporary w/ a Plath poem, you choose from our Karaoke men. BYOB baby- it’s a house party!
*Speaktacular -Ashley M. Jones & Darius Daughtry (April 17)
Poetry. Music. Dance. Visual Art. All of these are elements of SPEAKtacular, a full-scale production that combines these art forms in a one-of-a-kind show. Youth poets from the Jason Taylor Foundation’s Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network will dazzle and inspire with their words as musicians, dancers, and visual artists create and express alongside them onstage. Event organizers and poets Darius and Ashley M. Jones.
*Free workshop for Miami student editors (April 19)
Don Share, Executive Editor of the largest circulating poetry journal in the country, Poetry magazine, leads a free workshop for Miami-area student literary magazine editors. Share will also read his own work the following night (April 19), in addition to his translations of the great Mexican poet Miguel Hernandez.
* Zine Fair (April 19)
Zines are magazines made by people who don’t have the money to make magazines. O, Miami honors the long tradition of D.I.Y. publishing in Miami with a day-time zine fair in partnership with Pages & Spreads and University of Miami Special Collections. Local artists and publishers will display, trade, and sell their zines. Perrier and KIND will distribute snacks, and the backyard pool at the Edgewater Poetry & Athletics Club will be open.
* The First-ever LitCrawl Miami (April 26)
O, Miami drags the popular literary pub crawl series into the humidity. Bars and clubs on South Beach will host a variety of boozy performances by Miami-area writers from all genres and styles during a night that will test your Bukowskian pretensions. Leave your elitism at home, and bring along a designated driver.
* Forager Book Release (April 29) Brand-new Miami-based publishing imprint Jai-Alai Books unveils their first book: Forager: A Brief Guide to Miami’s Edible Plants. Co-presented with Edible South Florida.
Projects
* The Poetry Lottery (April 1-30)
Artist Agustina Woodgate and poet Mary Reufle have joined forces to create the Poetry Lottery: a scratch-off lottery ticket that works like an erasure poem in reverse. Use a penny or your fingernail to unveil the words of an original text by Reufle. Reveal the whole thing, or co-create a new poem with Reufle by picking and choosing which words to uncover. The tickets will be distributed only in Miami-Dade County during the month of April.
* #ThisIsWhere (April 1-30)
Co-created by O, Miami and WLRN, #ThisIsWhere is a poetry contest that asks South Floridians to write short poems about the places they care about. Beginning the last week of March, WLRN will accept submissions of short poems that include the phrase “This is where…†Every Friday, WLRN will announce the top ten poems of the week on their website. On April 23rd, a list of finalists will be announced who will read at a special event on April 30th. Some contributing poets will appear on WLRN radio and WBPT2 TV. Go to WLRN.org for more info on how to enter.
* Living with Poetry (April 1-30)
“Living with Poetry†draws inspiration from Nicanor Parra’s antipoesia and anti-poems in order to create an experience that draws from visual, literary, and spoken poetry. The project consists of a space created by the Guatemalan-based collaborative BIP (Bureau of Public Interventions) at O, Miami’s Edgewater Poetry and Athletics Club. BIP is a collaborative project by Stefan Benchoam and Christian Ochaita that originated as a direct response to the lack of public spaces and infrastructures for recreation and socializing in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The interventions and occurrences that they organize can be read as Situationist gestures that generate reflection and debate about their city.
* Fire Dreams- Matt Roberts and poet Terri Witek (April 1-30)
When we walk through cities, our bodies enter the dreams of other people who’ve walked there. New media artist Matt Roberts and poet Terri Witek map Miami by floating assorted “dreamers†over various metropolitan spaces. City wanderers then follow this walkable dream map via an augmented reality phone app. Along the way, they are offered chances to see a dream, hear dream-poem, text a dream-poem of their own, and perform various other transmittable acts. These become a poetic dream map of the city.
* People Poetry with Quinn Smith (April 1-30)
Mining the vastness of Twitter, to create poetic alchemy, the project starts by reviewing Twitter with a search term Miami, taking one posted picture & a series of tweets, and then arranging those tweets into a poem. Standard computer software is enough: 1). Place the poem on the pix w/PowerPoint 2). Create the image w/Microsoft Paint 3). Hashtag it #omiami w/credits for everyone who feeds that contribution. This project is open to anyone.
This is Just to Say…. Elena Errazuriz (April 1-30)
Passers-by during the midday pause at a college campus are invited to read The Red Wheelbarrow/This is Just to Say by William Carlos Williams. When ready by a variety of people, the poem is given the gift of each reader’s pitch, inflection, rhythm.
Poetry Spoke Cards – Elsbeth Pancrazi & Brett Fletcher Lauer (April 1-30)
A spoke card is a printed card suspended in the spokes of a bike wheel, historically to identity the cyclists’s participation in a street race. This unlikely platform has since been used to display small works of art to political endorsements. Award winning designer Gabriele Wilson will work w/ poets Brett Fletcher Lauer & Elsbeth Pancrazi to create spoke cards printed w/poetry to be distribute free at O, Miami events & local bike shows, & through participating cycling groups. The cards will be a badge to id poetry lovers, & an eye-catching unexpected encounter w/ poetry.
Home- Beyond Geography- Juana Meneses & Leila A. Leder Kremer (April 1-30)
Home: Beyond Geography is a participatory writing project created by interdisciplinary artists Juan Meneses and Leil Leder Kremer. The project explores the identity of our port city, mapping Miami’s resident’s personal histories. During the month of April, Juana & Leila will visit- armed with pens paper, maps- different Miami Dade neighborhoods with an opening line to poems around the themes of identity, home & mobility. Juana and Leila will prompt those they meet to respond to the poems, which will be collected, copied & distributed to residents during subsequent visits to other districts. The result- a poetry exchange between Miami Dade residents. A selection of the poems collected, and a map showing the participating neighborhoods, will be compiled into a zine to be available for free at the conclusion of the project.
Bite into Poetry – Willa Kaufman and Elizabeth Jacobs (April 1-30)
Mother/daughter team from New Mexico, Willa is a senior film & creative writing student at University of Miami, and Elizabeth is the founding director of The WingSpan Poetry Project in Santa Fe, which brings weekly poetry classes to the women residents at the Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. Elizabeth taught for many years in public elementary schools as a teaching artist with ArtWorks. She is the author of Her Knees Pulled In, a book of poems.
Road Sage- P. Scott Cunningham (April 1-30)
Consistently ranked among the top 15 most congested cities in the country, Miami is a place where people are used to sitting in traffic. “Road Sage†is an O, Miami project designed to give those people something to read while stuck in their cars. The project has 2 main locations: 1). Biscayne Blvd & NE 22nd St & 2) NE 79th St and TBD.
The Biscayne location features a stanza from Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s “Sonnet XLIII) in the original Spanish, written on the windows of a building by a Haitian sign artist. “Sometimes my fiancé Christina is driving home on Biscayne Blvd,†says O, Miami Executive Director P. Scott Cunningham, and “she’ll honk as she’s passing beneath my office window. Most times, however, the honks I hear below me are expressions of anger, or “road rageâ€. So I decided to write a love poem to Christina on the window that could also serve as a general message for everyone on Biscayne stuck in traffic and trying to get home to someone they love.†The second location features a poem called “Flamingoes†by American poet Todd Boss that can only be described as “So Miami.â€
Anonymous Letters- Christina Pettersson (April 1-30)
Much has been reported recently on the death of handwriting, in terms of hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, as a link between handwriting and learning ability, even creativity. For instance, handwriting has been proving as a better tool for imprinting words to memory that typing. In “_______†Miami artist Christina Pettersson will create a space where visitors can choose a poem from a book, copy it by hand onto stationary and then mail it to an unknown person in Miami-Dade chosen randomly out of the White Pages. “I do hope to reintroduce the beauty of knowing lines of poetry by rote, as people once did,†Pettersson says. “And what unexpected pleasure to receive such a letter in t he mail, lovingly conceived and written, certain to be remembered.â€
Saturday May 7th from 11-4pm
Mittmi by Danittza Fashion House
2082 NW 18 Ave
Miami FL 33142.
We hope you can join us!
Rockin Photo Contest and Mother’s Day Event at Miami Science Museum hosted by the MiaSci Moms
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th, from 12-4 p.m
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
MiaSci Moms, the new Miami Science Museum advocacy group made up of local moms, is hosting Moms Rock @ MiaSci this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th, from 12-4 p.m. at the Museum. Moms and their families are welcomed to enjoy chocolate samplings, massages, chocolate art, the science behind chocolate, hands on activities and much more. Moms are invited to attend the event for FREE!
Chocolatiers, including Le Chocolatier, Wendy’s Chocolates, Cao Chocolates and Romanicos will be providing tasty chocolate treats, Starbucks will be sampling their VIA ready to brew coffee and iced teas and Elemis Spa will be on site with massage tables and will conduct a “Science of Flawless Skin†workshop and will also have recipes for homemade masks. Other activities include, Blind Chocolate Taste Testing, Chocolate Process Tasting (tasting chocolate in its different forms from bean to final product), Chocolate Art and a talk on the Origin of Chocolate presented by Le Chocolatier.
In addition to the Moms Rock @ MiaSci event, MiaSci Moms has launched a Facebook photo contest to celebrate moms! Entrants are asked to submit their most fun and creative family photos between April 25th and May 27th. The entries will be uploaded to the MiaSci Facebook page: http://Facebook.com/MiamiScienceMuseum, where friends and family will be invited to “Like†each photo. The photo with the most “Likes†by May 27th will win a Family Four Pack to any Disney World theme park in Orlando, FL. Contest rules and regulations are available online: http://MiamiSci.org/MiaSciMoms
MiaSci Moms is a diverse group of moms who not only serve as ambassadors for the Museum but also take a look at the Museum from an insider perspective and help the Museum provide better programs, exhibits and events for its visitors. The group meets once a month for a different Museum experience, including Wildlife Encounters, a new Museum presentation and conversation with CEO Gillian Thomas, preparation and planning for the Moms Rock @ MiaSci Mother’s Day event and Moms Rock Photo Contest. The group also engages in an open dialogue to discuss each experience and, using that feedback, the Museum works to enhance the visitor experience.
For more information about MiaSci Moms, Moms Rock @ MiaSci and the Moms Rock Photo Contest, please visit: http://MiamiSci.org/MiaSciMoms
Mother’s Day Mini Event at Zoo Miami
May 8, 2011, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
www.zoomiami.org
Zoo Miami and Zoological Society of Florida volunteers and docents at a booth in front of the zoo’s orangutan exhibit. You will meet Bonnie, our female orangutan, enjoy educational displays, bio-facts and fun inter-actives (including free temporary tattoos), and learn about these beautiful, interesting animals during our Mother’s Day orangutan awareness day event, Sunday, May 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For full details visit www.zoomiami.org.
Miami Seaquarium – Totally Teachers Weekend
Saturday, October 13th and Sunday, October 14th
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Teachers come in for FREE with up to four guests at 50% off
During Totally Teachers Weekend!, Miami-Dade and Broward County teachers, in both private and public schools, will receive free admission to Miami Seaquarium; plus a discount for up to four guests at 50 percent off of regular admission. Teachers may also enter to win a free field trip to Miami Seaquarium at the Education Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Only one trip will be awarded each day. Teachers must show a valid school ID card or pay stub along with a picture ID to redeem discount. The offer is only valid on regular admission to Miami Seaquarium and is not combinable with any other offer.
“Totally Teachers Weekend is our small way of recognizing our teachers for the invaluable service they offer to our community,†commented Andrew Hertz, General Manager at Miami Seaquarium. “We encourage teachers to bring out their families and take advantage of this great offer.â€
For more than 50 years, Miami Seaquarium has been a firm advocate of marine life conservation and education. Through its current interactive educational programs, Miami Seaquarium continues its mission of educating students of all ages about the wonders of marine life. Miami Seaquarium hosts several educational programs throughout the year, such as: Day Camps, Spring Camp, Home School Days, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Days and “Mommy and Me,†a program for mothers and young children. In addition, the park hosts thousands of local students for educational field trips year round.
Teachers are invited to visit the Education Center at Miami Seaquarium during Totally Teachers Weekend! for more information on educational programs offered at Miami Seaquarium.
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $39.95 and $29.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com .
Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.
Animate! Miami
The convention hours of operation are:
Friday, January 18: 2:00pm – 3:00am
Saturday, January 19: 11:00am – 3:00am
Sunday, January 20: 11:00am – 3:00am
The Miami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami, FL 33126
www.animatemiami.com
3 day Anime, Animation and Cosplay Festival in Miami, FL.
Animate! Miami is a NEW convention dedicated to Anime, Animation and Cosplay set for January 18 – 20, 2013 at the Miami Airport Convention Center. Animate! Miami is a 3 day festival that will feature celebrity guests, artists, writers, filmmakers, bands, vendors and exhibitors, as well as hundreds of events, including: celebrity Q&A’s, costume contests, cosplay photo shoots, industry panels, live music, video games and much more! Animate! Miami is organized by the same team that puts on the massive Florida Supercon in Miami each year, and will serve as a second event for fans to enjoy.
Animate! Miami is thrilled to announce the addition of superstar voice actors Andrea Libman, Nicole Oliver and Peter New to the list of guests scheduled to appear at the January 18 – 20, 2013 event! In addition to amazing resumes that include hundreds of cartoons, movies and television credits, Andrea, Nicole and Peter all currently star in the hit animated series, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Bronies, Pegasisters and every day fans of My Little Pony will have the chance to meet and interact with the voices of some of their favorite ponies, such as Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Princess Celestia, Cheerilee and Big Macintosh for the first time in Florida!
Animate! Miami is a three day convention and festival dedicated to Anime, Animation and Cosplay that will take place at The Miami Airport Convention Center in Miami, FL. Animate! Miami will feature celebrity guests, artists, writers, filmmakers, bands, vendors and exhibitors, as well as hundreds of events, including: celebrity Q&A’s, costume contests, cosplay photo shoots, industry panels, live music, video games and much more! Animate! Miami is organized by the same team that puts on the massive Florida Supercon in Miami each year, and will serve as a second event for fans to enjoy. The My Little Pony invasion of Animate! Miami will include appearances by stars from the hit series who will be taking part in Q&A’s, autograph sessions and panels, as well as events centered around the world of MLP, such as MLP cosplay photo shoots, MLP cosplay events, fan panels, MLP themed parties / dances, MLP trivia contests and many more to be announced!
Andrea Libman is an actress, voice actress, television writer, and singer best known for her roles in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Pumpkin Cake, Daisy, Rose, Mr. Turnip, Rocky, Sir Lintsalot, Madame LeFlour), Madeline (Madeline), X-Men: Evolution (X-23), My Little Pony G3/G3.5 (Sweetie Belle, Zipzee), My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure (Sweetie Belle), Maison Ikkoku (Ikuko Otonashi), Dragon Ball (Chi-Chi, Penny), Gundam 00 (Mileina Vashti) and Monster Buster Club (Cathy).
Nicole Oliver is an actress and voice actress best known for her roles in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Princess Celestia, Cheerilee, Daisy Jo, Crystal Pony and Rose), Death Note (Naomi Misora), Littlest Pet Shop series (Zoe Trent), X-Men: Evolution (Risty Wilde), He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 2002 (Queen Marlena, The Sorceress of Castle Grayskull), Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (Kelly Blaine), Maison Ikkoku (Kozue’s Mother, Kuroki), Key the Metal Idol (Key), Ranma ½ (Ling-Ling, Lung-Lung, Miyo, Yotaro’s mother), 1001 Nights (Shahrzad) and dozens of more animated and live action shows!
Peter New is an actor and voice actor best known for his roles in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Big Macintosh, Magnum, Jet Set, All Aboard, Persnickety, Doctor Stable, Atlas), Littlest Pet Shop (Sunil Nevla, Angry Motorist, Pet Shop Patron), Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (Ian Vashti), Powerpuff Girls Z (Grubber, Lunk), MegaMan: NT Warrior (AirMan) and InuYasha (Tesso, Chokyukai).
This MLP invasion adds to the already impressive line up of anime and animation guests that includes Monica Rial, Brittney Karbowski, John Swasey, Maggie Flecknoe, Mark X Laskowski and Leraldo Anzaldua.
Monica Rial is a veteran anime voice actress who has starred in High School of the Dead, Soul Eater, Azumanga Daioh, Black Butler, Claymore, Fairy Tail, Full Metal Panic, Gunslinger Girl, Hetalia, Negima, One Piece, Ouran Host Club, School Sergeant Frog, Tsubasa Chronicles, Witchblade, Full Metal Alchemist, Shin Chan, Case Closed, as well as over 250 more anime titles!
Brittney Karbowski is an actress and voice actress with a huge list of credits including starring roles in High School of the Dead, Soul Eater, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Xenosaga, Pani Poni Dash!, Coyote Ragtime Show, Yumeria, Godanner, Gilgamesh, Ouran High School Host Club, Negima!?, Sasami: Magical Girls Club, Air Gear, One Piece, Le Chevalier D’Eon, Claymore, Hell Girl and more!
John Swasey is one of the most prolific anime voice actors and has starred in Evangelion, Halo, Soul Eater, Fullmetal Alchemist, One Piece, Sgt. Frog, Orphen, Kaleido Star, Hakugei: The Legend of Moby Dick, RahXephon, Coyote Ragtime Show and hundreds of more anime titles!
Maggie Flecknoe is an actress, voice actress, writer and producer best known for her starring roles in High School of the Dead, Clanned, Samurai Girls, Pani Poni Dash, Best Student Council, Broken Blade, Comic Party Revolution, Demon King Daimao, Devil May Cry, Ghost Hound, Heaven’s Memo Pad, Kanon, Kiba, Pani Poni Dash!, Project Blue Earth SOS, Red Garden, Shattered Angels, Tokyo Majin, Xam’d Lost Memories and many, many more!
Mark X Laskowski is a prolific anime voice actor known for his starring roles in High School of the Dead, Clanned, Air Gear, Angel Beats!, Angelic Layer, Area 88, Comic Party Revolution, Excel Saga, Godannar, Guyver: The Bio-Boosted Armor, Halo Legends, Kiba, Night Raid 1931, Noir, Papuwa, Pumpkin Scissors, Sister Princess, The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie, Xam’d Lost Memories and more!
Leraldo Anzaldua is an actor, voice actor and stunt co-ordinator best known for his starring roles in High School of the Dead, Comic Party Revolution, Gatchaman, Kiba, Angel Beats!, Canaan, Demon King Daimao, Ghost Hound, The Guin Saga, HakuÅki, Halo Legends, Legends of the Dark King, Majikoi! – Oh! Samurai Girls, Moeyo Ken, Papuwa, Princess Resurrection, Samurai Girls, Starship Troopers: Invasion, The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Xam’d: Lost Memories, Xenosaga: The Animation and more!
Some of the amazing events planned for Animate! Miami include:
Q&A’s with all of our attending guests
Fan panels for anime, animation, cosplay and video games.
Industry panels for anime and animation.
Costume Competition with over $1,500 in cash and prizes
Dozens of Cosplay Photo Shoots for cosplayers and photographers
Supercon Championship Wrestling featuring Cobra Commander, The Joker, The Mario Bros., The Geico Caveman and more!
Live Musical Performances
Live Stand Up Comedy
Anime Screenings and Anime Music Videos
Video Game Tournaments
A 50,000 square feet exhibition room with over 200 booths and tables featuring vendors, celebrity guests, artists, filmmakers and exhibits.
Miami Seaquarium Back-To-School Educational Programs
September – December, 2012
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
www.miamiseaquarium.com
For more information regarding schedules or to register for either program, please call (305) 361-5705 ext. 207.
For more than 50 years, Miami Seaquarium has been a firm advocate of marine life education and conservation. Through its current interactive educational programs, Miami Seaquarium wants to continue its mission of educating students of all ages about the wonders of marine life. Miami Seaquarium hosts several educational programs, such as: Day Camps, Home School Days and “Mommy and Me,†a program for mothers and young children.
Day Camps
Offered as alternatives to Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher work days, kids K-12 will explore various marine mammal species, what they need for their survival, their diet and what makes them unique. Additionally, students will enjoy exciting animal interactions, shows, art projects, games and marine biology fun. Dates include:
o September 17, 2012: Shark Attack
o September 26, 2012: Dolphins, Orcas and Sea Lions. Oh My!
o October 26, 2012: Secrets of the Dep Sea
o November 6, 2012: Majestic Manatees
o November 12, 2012: Colorful Coral Reefs
Home School
Home School students can participate in the educational programs offered at Miami Seaquarium. The program teaches students from pre-K to high school about marine plants, animals and many other aspects of marine life in an interactive, hands-on way. Dates include:
o September 12, 2012: Marine Habitats of South Florida
o October 10, 2012: Blue Planet
o November 14, 2012: Fish, Sharks, Rays
o December 12, 2012: Endangered Species
Mommy and Me
Mothers and their children between the ages of two to five may enjoy “Mommy and Me.†During the program, mother and child will learn about different animals, from sea turtles to reptiles. The program will offer mothers and children the opportunity to interrelate and bond with these unique animals. Dates include:
o September 5, 2012: Dynamic Dolphins
o October 3, 2012: Freaky Fish
o November 7, 2012: Sensational Seals and Sea Lions
o December 5, 2012: Rockin’ Reptiles
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Weekend
Join us at the Miami Seaquarium and help us celebrate the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts with a special weekend full of fun. In addition to the exhibits and shows, the scouts can visit booths that are going to be set up next to the Education Center from 10am-2pm to receive more information on the Education programs we have to offer. Special admission price for the below dates are $12 for scouts and accompanying guests receive 50 percent off regular park admission for up to four guests. Scouts can enter to win free admission to this year’s Boy Scout and Girl Scout Campout for up to 15 people. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts must come in their complete uniform in order to receive special discount offer. Dates include:
o October 6 & 7, 2012: Boy Scout Weekend
o October 20 & 21, 2012: Girl Scout Weekend
Bike Miami Days
Sunday, May 8th, from 10AM to 2PM
Mary Brickell Village
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the fun filled family event.
South Miami Avenue will be transformed into a grand park from 9th street to 13th street as we invite you to experience urban living in a whole new way. There will be a fresh market, a live match of bicycle polo and music in the streets so bring your lawn chairs, your bicycles and your friends for this special event.
Miami Science Museum 2nd Annual Great Energy Challenge
Saturday, April 21, 2012 / 12 – 6 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
Miami Science Museum Challenges the Public to be the “Green Champion†at 2nd Annual Great Energy Challenge
Teams to Face Off in a Series of Fun, Interactive, Energy-Based Challenges at Event Celebrating Earth Week
Miami Science Museum is encouraging members of the community to take its “Great Energy Challenge†and celebrate Mother Earth this Earth Day weekend. At the 2nd Annual Great Energy Challenge, members of the community will form teams to spin, dance, yo-yo, read and scavenge their way around the Museum’s Energy Tracker exhibit, as well as create a “green†structure out of the Museum’s recycled junk. The top two teams will then face off in an Environmental Jeopardy Brain Challenge, which will decide the Green Champion! Members of the first place team will take home Nokia C5-03 Smartphones.
Members of the community can gather up family and friends to form a team. Also, community teams (including teams of middle, high school & college students, community organizations and non-profits) and corporate teams can participate. Four people per team, ages 8 and up.
Event sponsorship opportunities are available.
To educate and promote the importance of being environmentally conscious, as well as to celebrate Earth Week.
Teams may register up until Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m. at www.miamisci.org. For sponsorship opportunities, visit www.miamisci.org. For more information about the event and to see if your team qualifies, contact Adriana Oliva 305-646-4248 or aoliva@miamisci.org.
Cost: Registration free for community teams; registration fee for corporate teams $100 per team.
Miami Science Museum aims to make a difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world. For over 60 years, Miami Science Museum’s award-winning educational programs, family-focused exhibits, historic planetarium, and rehabilitative Wildlife Center and Clinic have enriched locals and tourists alike. In 2015, the legacy continues with the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, a new world-class, state-of-the-art facility designed by Grimshaw Architects in the heart of downtown Miami. Miami Science Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. For more information about the current Museum or our future home, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, visit www.miamisci.org or call (305) 646-4200.
Miami Science Museum is located at 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129. The Museum is open every day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free for MiaSci members and children under 3; students (with valid ID), seniors (62+) and children 3 – 12, $10.95; adults are $14.95. Parking is free.
Miami Science Museum is funded with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
Always open at www.MiamiSci.org
Mother’s Day Celebration
Saturday, May 12th 2012, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
miamichildrensmuseum.org
Mothers and children are invited to join the Miami Children’s Museum for a special Mother’s Day Celebration on Saturday, May 12th. Join us for some sweet treats and memorable arts and crafts projects that are designed especially with moms in mind! Special activities will include making tissue flower bouquets and Mother’s Day “tea†cards. Admission Price: $15, Florida Residents: $12, children under 12 months of age: free, MCM Members: Complimentary
Teacher comes in for free with up to four guests at 50% off
Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st
During Totally Teachers Weekend!, Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st, Miami-Dade and Broward County teachers, in both private and public schools, will receive free admission to Miami Seaquarium; plus a discount for up to four guests at 50 percent off of regular admission. The offer is only valid on regular admission to Miami Seaquarium and is not combinable with any other offer. Teachers must show a valid school ID card or pay stub along with a picture ID to redeem discount.
Teachers may also enter to win a free field trip to Miami Seaquarium at the Education Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Only one trip will be awarded each day.
“Totally Teachers Weekend is our small way of recognizing our teachers for the invaluable service they offer to our community,†commented Andrew Hertz, General Manager at Miami Seaquarium. “We encourage teachers to bring out their families and take advantage of this great offer.â€
For more than 50 years, Miami Seaquarium has been a firm advocate of marine life conservation and education. Through its current interactive educational programs, Miami Seaquarium continues its mission of educating students of all ages about the wonders of marine life. Miami Seaquarium hosts several educational programs throughout the year, such as: Day Camps, Spring Camp, Home School Days, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Days and “Mommy and Me,†a program for mothers and young children. In addition, the park hosts thousands of local students for educational field trips year round.
Teachers are invited to visit the Education Center at Miami Seaquarium during Totally Teachers Weekend! for more information on educational programs offered at Miami Seaquarium.
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $39.95 and $29.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com.
Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.
Saturday May 9th, 2009
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Mother’s Day Preview Party! Fashion, Fun, and Food
Sara Mique Showroom
4800 West Hillsboro Blvd
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
A portion of all proceeds will directly benefit FBCCRF
To RSVP call 954.531.6800.
Zen Village proudly announces a Member Event
This is a reminder that RIA will perform on May 16th @ 7pm
Please get your tickets ASAP as the price goes up the day of. Her manager has 5 new tickets in hand. So you can get them at regular price.
Buy A Ticket, Help A Cause, Support Ria And Get A Great Show
Contact me before they run out. CELL: 850.322.3925
Here II Here,
Samantha Natalie, and Ria in
The Concert of the Year!
Natural Awakenings Magazine and Dream Provider present
Miami Sounds: A Musical Celebration
DATE: Sat., May 16th, 2009
TIME: 7:00 pm (until 9:30pm)
COST: $35 (half of all proceeds will be donated to three local charities)
LOCATION: Gusman Hall-University of Miami, 1314 Miller Dr.
DETAILS: A musical celebration featuring the eclectic music stylings of Here II Here and singer/songwriters Samantha Natalie and Ria. Seats are limited and they are going fast!
FREE: First 200 to arrive will receive goodie bags worth hundreds!
To order tickets, call Natural Awakenings at 305-598-3315 or visit www.namiami.com/event and place your request. Seats are limited and they are going fast.
Benefiting: American Children’s Orchestras for Peace www.americanchildrensorchestras.org, Kids Love Mother Earth www.klme.org, Pride Lines Youth Services www.pridelines.org
Sponsors: GenTV, Fit 2 Go, Self-Enrichment Center, Motionborg
Miami On Stage 2011
April 22, 2011
On.Stage Black.Box Theater
Miami-Dade County Auditorium
2901 W. Flagler St.
Miami
Tickets: $20 per performance / $5 discount for Students (-18) & Seniors (+65);
Tickets by phone: (800) 745-3000
www.ticketmaster.com or www.fundarte.us
The Miami On Stage series will feature the following performance at the new On.Stage Black.Box Theater at Miami-Dade County Auditorium:
April 22, 2011 – Earth day Celebration: Jesus Hidalgo and The Pachamama Project will present Sistema Dos (System Two), a multi-media project that integrates environmental consciousness with music, featuring invited artists such as Peruvian folkloric group Kuyayky, and El Grupo de Danza del Centro Cultural Boliviano MASIS. Other guests will include Shamans Jose Fernando Andrade from Colombia, Joe Iron Eagle of the Apache Chicagua Nation, and U.S.-based Lee Emerson. This project proposes a parallel relationship between the minutiae of everyday life and a path that connects us to the heart of Mother Earth. The songs demonstrate a solid influence rooted in ancestral, classical and pop genres, and contain a powerful philosophical message designed to raise public consciousness in order to promote societal concern for the protection and preservation of the Planet’s natural resources, along with its flora and fauna, as well as the ancient wisdom of Amazonian indigenous tribes that celebrate internal wisdom, love, life and the possibility of a better world.
Jesus Hidalgo is a Venezuelan artist who comes from a family of musicians and artists. He is a singer, composer and producer who has had the opportunity from a very early age to work with musicians like Placido Domingo, Puerto Rican Power, Bacilos, Oscar de Leon, Simon Diaz, Irakere, Dyango , Aida Cuevas, Los Del Rio, MDO, Rocio Durcal,among others. He has also worked next to famous music producers such as Bebu Silvetti, Emmanuelle Ruffinengo, Rodolfo Castillo, Jose Lugo, Pedro Alfonso and German Ortiz. As an artist, Jesus Hidalgo, has recorded six albums, three of which were with the successful Venezuelan Latin Pop group URBANDA, and three with LOS HIDALGO. The group LOS HIDALGO was met with great recognition in Puerto Rico, South America, Spain and the United States, as well as been winners of many international awards (1992, 1993 and 1994 Ronda Awards Best Pop Group, Venezuela; 2001 Premios Lo Nuestro, Nominee Best Latin Vocal Group; 2002 Aplausos Awards Best Vocal Group, Puerto Rico). Jesus Hidalgo has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing and as an artist with Warner Music, Lideres Entertainment, Sesac Latina and recently he is working in a new production Sistema Dos.
Informed Families Presents Free April 28 “Lunch & Learn†Workshop Titled “Meeting The Needs Of Exceptionally Bright Childrenâ€
Thursday, April 28, 2011, 12-1 p.m.
Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership Corporate Headquarters
2490 Coral Way, 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33145
To RSVP, e-mail aferro@informedfamilies.org. To purchase a boxed lunch for $11, visit www.informedfamilies.org/estore. Individuals needing special assistance must contact Informed Families within three business days prior to the event. Please call (786) 536-3283 for more information.
Workshop Presented by Barbara Quinaz, M.S., Gifted Educator and 2011 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Finalist
Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership invites parents/caregivers to attend its FREE monthly Lunch & Learn workshop in April, which will explore how tocreatively engage and inspire bright children to realize their full potential. Titled “Meeting the Needs of Exceptionally Bright Children,†the workshop will be presented by Barbara Quinaz, M.S., gifted educator and 2011 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Region III Teacher of the Year finalist.
Quinaz, a mother of four, has been a successful educator for Miami-Dade County PublicSchools for over 22 years, specializing in gifted education and language arts. She is a member of several professional associations, including the National Association for Gifted Children. Quinaz is the recipient of many professional awards and honors, and currently and has in the past been highly involved with staff development leadership activities, including serving as a TEC instructor for gifted endorsement.
She holds a Master of Science in English Education from the University of Miami, a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from Barry University, and an Associate in Arts degree from Miami Dade College.
An optional $11 box lunch is available for purchase at www.informedfamilies.org/estore.
Editor’s Note: Free parking is available across the street from Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership Corporate Headquarters on the north side of Coral Way.
About Informed Families: A non-profit organization founded in 1982, the mission of Informed Families is helping kids grow up safe, healthy and drug-free. Informed Families focuses on educating, involving and empoweringparents to work together to set boundaries and monitor their children’s behavior to prevent underage drinking, substance abuse and other harmful behaviors. Affiliated with the National Family Partnership, Informed Families is best known for being the Florida Sponsor of the National Red Ribbon Campaign. Informed Families also boasts multiple school and community basedprevention programs targeting youth, parents and communities. For more information on Informed Families, please visit our website at www.informedfamilies.org, or call us at (305) 856-4886.
Disney’s Beauty And The Beast
December 28, 2010 – January 2, 2011
Ziff Ballet Opera House Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com
Tickets start at $25
For reservations, visit www.arshtcenter.org or call the box office at (305) 949-6722.
Disney’s Beauty And The Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Miami as part of the Broadway In Miami 2010-2011 season, presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, Broadway Across America–Miami and presenting sponsor Bank of America. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on the stage of the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center from December 28, 2010 to January 2, 2011, with a special New Year’s Eve performance on December 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Disney’s Beauty And The Beast features an Academy Award®-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. The beloved score, made famous by the animated film which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, features classic tunes including “Be Our Guest,†“Gaston,†and the timeless title track theme song. The book is written by Linda Woolverton.
“We invite Miami’s young and young at heart to join us for an inspiring holiday season at the Adrienne Arsht Center,†said M. John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “Beauty and the Beast is a timeless show that provides South Florida with a great opportunity to share in the wonder of live theater and create magical memories that will last for a lifetime.â€
The original creators of the Broadway show join forces again for this new touring production! The play is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed by Matt West, with Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award® winner for her work on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), Lighting Design by Natasha Katz, Scenic Design by Stanley A. Meyer, Sound Design by John Petrafesa Jr. and Music Supervision by Michael Kosarin.
Says Director Rob Roth: “It has been wonderful to bring the entire original design team back together to work on this new production of Beauty and the Beast. We have remained very close as a team over the years of producing the show around the world, and it has been so much fun getting together to re-explore and re-invent the show for this new NETworks tour. The theme of ‘Beauty’ is about seeing past the exterior into the heart of someone, and this is reflected in the design for the show, which is about transparency and layers, seeing past one thing and into another.â€
Disney’s Beauty And The Beast tells the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Disney’s Beauty And The Beast has become an international sensation that has played to more than 35 million people worldwide in 21 countries. Prices, artists, dates, times, and program are subject to change without notice.
Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues. Made possible by Miami-Dade County’s largest ever public/private-sector partnership, the Center is home to the Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy. In addition, numerous South Florida arts organizations perform in its theaters regularly. Since opening in 2006, the Center has emerged as a leader in offering and presenting innovative programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity, as a catalyst for development in Miami, and as a host of impactful community outreach and education programs.
Designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, the venue is comprised of the 2,400- seat Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House, the 2,200-seat John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall, the black box Carnival Studio Theater, a restored Carnival Tower, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. Studio, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. Education Center and the outdoor Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts. The Carnival Tower, an architectural icon and one of Miami’s oldest Art Deco buildings, houses the street-level BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Lounge. Events impresario and restaurateur Barton G. Weiss brought his signature style to the Center in 2009 with PRELUDE BY BARTON G, a full-service upscale restaurant. Visit www.arshtcenter.org for more information.
Owned and operated by British theatre producer John Gore (CEO) and entertainment industry veteran Thomas B. McGrath (Chairman), Broadway Across America presents first-class touring Broadway musicals and plays, family productions and other live events throughout a network of over 40 North American cities. Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse live theatre for productions on Broadway, across America and throughout the world. Broadway Across America most recently produced Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS on Broadway, while current and upcoming productions include WEST SIDE STORY and PROMISES, PROMISES. Broadway tours include DORA THE EXPLORER, FROST/NIXON, SPAMALOT, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent go to BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.
Broadway Across America–Miami is presented in arrangement with Florida Theatrical Association, a non-profit civic organization with a volunteer board of trustees established to ensure the continued presentation of quality national touring Broadway productions in the state of Florida.
Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle- market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 57 million consumer and small business relationships with 5,900 retail banking offices, more than 18,000 ATMs and award-winning online banking with 29 million active users. Bank of America is among the world’s leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations in more than 40 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Bank of America Corporate Philanthropy Building on a long-standing tradition of investing in the communities it serves, last year Bank of America embarked on a new, 10-year goal to donate $2 billion to nonprofit organizations engaged in improving the health and vitality of their neighborhoods. Funded by Bank of America, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation gave more than $200 million in 2009, making the bank one of the largest corporate cash donors in the United States. Bank of America approaches investing through a national strategy under which it works with local leaders to identify and meet the most pressing needs of individual communities. Reaffirming a commitment to develop and sustain a culture of service, the bank announced the “Million Hour Challenge,†a pledge by the company’s associates around the world to donate 1 million volunteer hours by the end of 2010. In 2009, bank associate volunteers contributed more than 800,000 hours to enhance the quality of life in their communities nationwide. For more information about Bank of America Corporate Philanthropy, please visit www.bankofamerica.com/foundation.
Biographies
Alan Menken’s stage musicals include (in chronological order) God Bless You Mr. Rosewater, Atina: Evil Queen of the Galaxy, Little Shop of Horrors, The Dream on Royal Street, Kicks: The Showgirl Musical, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, Weird Romance, King David, Der Glockner von Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid and Sister Act. His film musicals include Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Newsies, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Home on the Range, A Christmas Carol and Enchanted.
He has won more Academy Awards than any other living individual, including 4 Oscars for Best Score (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Pocahontas) and 4 Oscars for best song (“Under the Sea,†“Beauty and the Beast,†“A Whole New World†and “Colors of the Windâ€). In addition, he has been nominated 18 times, including Best Song nominations for “Mean Green Mother From Outer Space,†“Kiss the Girl,†“Belle,†“Be Our Guest,†“Friend Like Me,†“Go the Distance,†“Happy Working Song,†“So Close†and “That’s How You Know,†plus a Best Score nomination for The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He has won 10 Grammy Awards (including Song of the Year for “A Whole New Worldâ€), 7 Golden Globes, London’s Evening Standard Award, the Olivier Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award.
Other notable achievements include Billboard’s number one single (“A Whole New Worldâ€) and number one album (Pocahontas), an honorary doctorate in fine arts from New York University and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Alan’s upcoming stage and film projects include a new stage musical of Leap of Faith (opening on Broadway in the fall of ’10), a stage adaptation of Newsies and a new Disney animated musical, Rapunzel (slated for release holiday season of ’10).
Howard Ashman conceived, wrote and directed Little Shop of Horrors, based on Roger Corman’s 1960-era horror flick and with music by Alan Menken. Little Shop played for five years off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theater. The show continues to be produced to great acclaim in the US as well as internationally. In 2003, Little Shop was revived on Broadway and in 2007 it was revived on the West End. It is currently one of the most produced shows in American High Schools.
In 1986, Ashman wrote and directed the Broadway musical, Smile, music by Marvin Hamlisch. Little appreciated at the time, Smile is now considered a lost gem of musical theater and is performed by high school students around the US.
Turning his talents toward film, Ashman was pivotal in the renaissance of Disney animated musicals and in the development of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Producer and Lyrics), Beauty and the Beast (Executive Producer and Lyrics) and Aladdin (Lyrics), all with music by Alan Menken. Ashman’s contributions to the revival of classic Disney animated musicals were perhaps best expressed by the dedication to the film Beauty and the Beast: “To our friend Howard, who gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul. He will be forever missed.â€
Ashman’s numerous awards include two Oscars, two Golden Globes, four Grammys, a Drama Desk and a London Evening Standard. He died in 1991 at age 40 from complications arising from AIDS. Ashman Sings Ashman, a CD of his work, with never-before-heard demos, including those from Smile, is available from PS Classics. Ashman’s papers are in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress.
Tim Rice (Sir Tim to you) has been writing lyrics for musical theatre and related enterprises for over forty years, something he only intended to do for a few months while waiting to become a pop star. The waiting has been extended, mainly because of the world’s failure to accept him as a rock god, but also because of the distracting success of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Aladdin, King David and Beauty and the Beast with Alan Menken, Chess with Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, and The Lion King and Aida with Elton John. He is well known in England, his home country, for his love of cricket and as a tolerable radio and television personality. He has won numerous awards along the way, including Oscars, Tonys and life-saving badges, but often for the wrong thing and often for simply turning up. He is currently working with Alan Menken on songs for a new film version of Beauty and the Beast, on a musical play about Machiavelli, and is plugging the recently released DVD and album of Chess in Concert starring Josh Groban, Idina Menzel and Adam Pascal. More gripping info can be found on www.timrice.co.uk but please don’t feel obliged to go there.
Linda Woolverton’s writing credits include the screenplay for the animated feature film Beauty and the Beast (Golden Globe winner and Academy Award Best Picture nominee); the screenplay (shared) for Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey; screenplay (shared) for the animated feature film The Lion King; the book for the Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast (Tony Award nomination for Best Book of a Musical, winner 1998 Olivier Award Best New Musical); and book (shared) for Elton John and Tim Rice’s Broadway musical Aida. Also she has written two young-adult novels, Star-Wind and Running Before the Wind. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from California State University Long Beach and a Master’s degree in Theatre from California State University Fullerton. Linda is currently involved in writing and producing film projects for Miramax and Revolution studios. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Lee Flicker and daughter Keaton.
Rob Roth (Director) was nominated for a Tony Award for his direction of the original Broadway production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The show has won many awards throughout the world, including the Olivier Award for Best Musical in London. Rob directed the world premiere of Elaborate Lives – The Legend of Aida collaborating with Sirs Elton John and Tim Rice. Rob directed the Broadway production of Lestat, based on works of Anne Rice, with music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Rob also directs rock and roll tours, collaborating with Steve Miller, Alice Cooper, Cyndi Lauper and others. A book featuring Rob’s extensive collection of rock graphics, The Art of Classic Rock, will be published this year by Carlton UK Books. Rob lives in New York City with his black lab Dash Rip Rock.
Matt West (Choreographer) For Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Matt received the L.A. Drama-Logue Award. Matt also received London’s Olivier, New York’s Drama Desk and Outer Critics’ Circle award nominations for Beauty. Other Broadway: Lestat. Off-Broadway: Mimi LeDuck Starring Eartha Kitt. Matt choreographed the premiere of Elton John and Tim Rice’s Elaborate Lives at the Allience Theatre. Also: Little Shop of Horros, Buenos Aires; The Wanderer, Tokyo’s Parko Theatre; The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan for Disney Home Video and The Nutcracker for the Disney Channel. Film: Bobby in A Chorus Line. Matt is currently working on World of Color for Disney’s California Adventure and Fantasmic for Tokyo Disneyland. Matt dedicates this Production to his Parents.
Ann Hould-Ward (Costume Design) Broadway: A Catered Affair (Drama Desk nomination); Company; Dance of the Vampires; Beauty and the Beast (Tony Award; American Theatre Wing’s Design Award; Ovation Award; Oliver nomination, Best Costume Design); Into the Woods (Tony, Drama Desk nominations; Outer Critics Circle nomination, L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award); Falsettos; Sunday in the Park with George (Tony, Drama Desk Nominations); Harrigan ‘N’ Heart; Dream; St. Joan; Three Men on a Horse; Timon of Athens; In the Summer House; Little Me; The Moliere Comedies; House Arrest, Hamlet, Road Show (Public Theatre). Off-Broadway: Surviving Grace, Lobster Alice, Cymbeline. Film: Strike!, Miramax. Other credits: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, The Most Happy Fella (New York City Opera), Graciela Daniele (Ballet Hispanico), Lar Lubovitch (the White Oak Project), American Ballet Theatre (Othello, Artemis and Meadow).
Natasha Katz (Lighting Design) Broadway credits include: The Little Mermaid, The Coast of Utopia/Salvage (Tony Award 2007), A Chorus Line (Adapted from original design) The 25th Annual Spelling Bee, Tarzan, Aida (Tony Award 2000), Sweet Smell of Success, Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast, The Capeman, Gypsy, Barrymore, and Pack of Lies. Other designs: Sister Act on the West End, Buried Child for The National Theatre in London, Cyrano for the The Metropolitan Opera, Tryst for the Royal Ballet in London, Carnival of the Animals for New York City Ballet, Swan Lake at the Edinburgh Festival, Don Quixote for American Ballet Theatre, concert acts for Shirley MacLaine, Ann-Margret and Tommy Tune. Ms. Katz has designed many Off-Broadway (current: Altar Boyz) and American regional productions.
Stanley A. Meyer (Scenic Designer/ Production Designer) is the recipient of an American Theatre Wing Design Award nomination, New York Outer Critics Circle Award nomination, 2002 National Broadway Theatre Award nomination, Los Angeles Ovation Award Nomination, Los Angeles Drama Logue Award for his scenic design work on the acclaimed international success, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. He is also proud to be honored as the first recipient of The League of American Theatres and Producers 2001, National Broadway Theatre Award for his design of the North America Tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Other designs include Little Shop of Horrors, Alejandro Romay Theatrical Productions (Buenos Aires); the world premieres of Joe Bard’s Zoz! The Bard of Dublin Liberties and Elton John & Tim Rice’s Elaborate Lives: The legend of Aida (Alliance Theatre); Regional productions: In Trousers; March of the Falsettos; Titanic; A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine; Marry me a Little; The Marriage of Bette and Boo and Cloud 9 (Nat Horne Theatre); The Everafters and Festival of One Act Plays (Manhattan Punchline Theatre); The Secret Garden (Theatre Works, USA); The Merry Wives of Windsor (LA Drama Logue Award), King Lear, The Comedy of Errors (LA Drama Logue Award), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Two Gentlemen of Verona (LA Drama Logue Award), Southern California Grove Shakespeare festival.
John Petrafesa, Jr (Sound Designer) was the production sound engineer and/or associate sound designer for numerous productions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast including, Broadway, Los Angeles, Toronto, US National Tours II & III and the UK National Tour. Other theatrical design and engineering credits include: The Music Man (Broadway), Guys and Dolls (National Tour) and Les Misérables (Broadway and National Tour). John is a director with Syntonic Design Group in New York, Orlando and Las Vegas, where he focuses on sound system design for theatre, live music and special events.
Michael Kosarin (Music Supervisor/Incidental Music Arrangements) has worked steadily on Broadway for over 25 years, and has been composer Alan Menken’s music director for over 15. Original music director/incidental music arranger, Broadway production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Original Broadway: Nine, Grand Hotel, Secret Garden, King David, Mayor, A Chorus Line, Triumph of Love, Little Shop of Horrors, Can-Can (Encores!), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Berlin), Sister Act (London). Film: Enchanted, Pocohontas, Hercules, Home On The Range, many others. TV: 2005 Emmy Award Outstanding Music Direction for work on musical film A Christmas Carol, Once Upon A Mattress, The Music Man (Emmy nomination). Recording/concert work: Long-time collaborations with Carly Simon (gold album/HBO special “My Romanceâ€), Barbara Cook (concert engagements, produced/arranged album “Tributeâ€). Composer: TV’s “Wonder Pets,†“Johnny and the Sprites,†“Third and Bird.â€
NETworks Presentations, LLC (Producer) Founded in 1995 by Kenneth Gentry, Seth Wenig and Scott Jackson, NETworks has produced and managed over 70 national and international touring productions. Previous productions include Oliver!, Little Women starring Maureen McGovern, Jekyll & Hyde, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Cinderella starring Eartha Kitt and Deborah Gibson, Fosse starring Ben Vereen and Ruthie Henshall, The Light in the Piazza, My Fair Lady co- produced with Cameron Mackintosh, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, Sweeney Todd, The Demon Baber of Fleet Street, among many others. Joining returning hits Annie, The Drowsy Chaperone, Hairspray and The Wizard of Oz this season are Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Young Frankenstein, and the Lincoln Center’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Future titles include Joyful Noise’s production of Handel’s Messiah Rocks, Spring Awakening and Les Misérables.
Photo Credit: Joan Marcus
Miami Art Museum invites you and your family to the 13th annual MAM Family Festival
“A Crazy World of Color”
Carlos Cruz-Diez, Cromosaturacion, 1965/2010. Installation view Miami Art Museum. Photo by Oriol Tarridas.
Saturday, April 10, 2010 , 1-4pm
Miami Art Museum
Cultural Center Plaza
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Parking $5 at 50 NW 2nd Ave.
Free, open to the public
Information: 305.375.4073 or miamiartmuseum.org
Join us for a FREE, fun-filled afternoon of music, games, face-painting, special exhibition tours and art activities inspired by Carlos Cruz-Diez: The Embodied Experience of Color (on view at MAM through June 20, 2010). Held annually each April, this special Second Saturdays are Free for Families fills the Cultural Center Plaza with a variety of activities the whole family can enjoy.
Construct a Kaleidoscope
Contribute to the “Colossal Curtain of Color”
Create a colorful container for growing greenery
Performance by “Bounce, Ooo LaLa and Daniel” Juggling Variety Show
Presentation by Kids Love Mother Earth
Miami Art Museum is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts; with the support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners. Miami Art Museum is an accessible facility. For sign language interpretation or assistive listening devices please call Miami Art Museum’s education department 305.375.4073 at least five days in advance. Materials in accessible format may be requested.
ANF’s Mother’s Day Trunk Show
Wednesday May 5th, 11:00 Am To 4:30 Pm
Cocoplum’s Club House
155 Isla Dorada Boulevard, Cocoplum
305-374-3391 (RSVP)
www.aidnicaragua.org
The American Nicaraguan Foundation, along with Maria Amanda Rodriguez and Theresa Cardenal-Pellas, cordially are hosting a Mother’s Day Trunk Show. See Colombian handbag designer Adriana Castro’s unique creations; Paola Pacheco’s high-end jewelry; innovative accessories by Ananay; brand name sunglasses by Spiffy Shades; and skin care products by Goldfaden. A percentage of all purchases will be donated to The American Nicaraguan Foundation. RSVP please.
MOM-2-MOM 58 Foundation Announces
Celebration of Life~Celebrity Weekend
The Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation will host a weekend of activities honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chief Linebacker, whose life was taken away from us on February 8, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident. These community oriented events are created to support mothers and to give back to the children. We are focusing on giving scholarships to two (2) or more seniors for their academic and athletic achievements. Our goal also is to focus on child safety and health and well being. We need donations from the public, our clients, and sponsors like you to make contributions in order to make these events successful ones.
This will be our first weekend celebration. We would like to make this first year’s celebration a memorable one. We are looking forward to having a fantastic, spirit-filled weekend.
The events will feature celebrities, local and governmental officials, aspiring designers and models, and distinguished hosts. This will be an exciting, fun filled and family-oriented weekend.
Event Overview
Weekend of: February 20-22, 2009
Friday, February 20
8:00 p.m. – 1am
Welcome Reception and Atrium Mixer -$50 Live Entertainment
Swimwear & High Fashion~ Fashion Show
Hot Hors D’oeuvres, celebrity guests, photo & autograph signing
Embassy Suites Hotel
1100 SE 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Dress Code: Upscale
Saturday, February 21
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Family Day Community Activities FREE to the public Registration 9am-10am Event starts at 10am – 3pm Florida International University (FIU)
3000 NE 151 Street
N. Miami, Florida 33181
Vendor Space $60~
Call 800-490-9632 Ext704 for Vendor Space
Dress Code: Sports Wear
6:00 p.m. – 11pm
Bowling with the Celebrities Fundraiser $65
Davie, Florida
Hot hors d’oeuvres, music, bowl with celebrity guests, autograph signing and photos –
Cash Bar available for drink purchases
Dress Code – Casual
Sunday, February 22
11:00 a.m
Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Dress code is church attire.
5:00 p.m.
Scholarship Award Banquet Benefit ~ $75
Hosted by Actress/Comedian Kim Whitely
Embassy Suites Hotel, Ft. Lauderdale
Dress Code is formal
All Access Pass $150
Inclusive to attend all weekend events
All paid events will provide complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres, appearances by NFL and NBA current and retired players, and special celebrity guests. To become a Sponsor or Vendor call 800-490-9632 x704
Click here to purchase your tickets online.
About Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation
The Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation is a non-profit faith-based organization that was born out of the tragic death of the late Kansas City Chief linebacker Derrick Thomas on February 8, 2000. The founder, Mrs. Edith Morgan, suffered the sudden death of a beloved son whose vehicular accident could have been less tragic had he been wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. She felt a pressing need to get the word out to other mothers about the importance of training our children in the use of seat belts. She also realized shortly thereafter that there were other issues she wanted to address and other situations wherein she wanted to be of service, particularly to mothers and to children. The Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation focuses on child safety and empowerment and other issues that can impact a mother’s life such as a family member with paralysis, adolescent obesity, juvenile delinquency, domestic violence, heath care, estate planning, etc.
Many people looked up to Derrick Thomas as a role model. He left a tremendous impact on people – even people who did not know him personally. He touched many lives while he was alive and the Mom-2-Mom 58 organization is trying to continue touching lives in his memory by concentrating on strengthening mothers and nurturing children.
Coordinator’s Background
First Class Productions, Inc (FCPi) is a company that specializes in event planning and staffing. We provide experienced Product Specialists, Exhibit Managers, Brand Ambassadors, Promotional Models and more for any size promotion or event throughout the U.S.
We promote professional productions annually and have had the opportunity to produce many events geared towards the entertainment, fashion, modeling and networking fields. Such events that we’ve produced are; Jeans-n-Jackets Networking Event, Barack Obama’s Inauguration Bash, Pre-Mother’s Day Mini Spa, annual Fashion Show events and more.
Our events bring forth a crowd of professionals, entertainers and everyday people for socializing and networking. We are always seeking sponsors to support our annual events. Portion of our proceeds from events are donated to our foundation “Helping Families In-Need” and “Toys of Joy Holiday Toy Drive”.
First Class Productions, Inc not only provides staffing and event planning services, we also give back to our community where it’s needed the most.
MOM-2-MOM 58 Foundation Announces Celebration of Life~Celebrity Weekend
The Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation will host a weekend of activities honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chief Linebacker, whose life was taken away from us on February 8, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident. These community oriented events are created to support mothers and to give back to the children. We are focusing on giving scholarships to two (2) or more seniors for their academic and athletic achievements. Our goal also is to focus on child safety and health and well being. We need donations from the public, our clients, and sponsors like you to make contributions in order to make these events successful ones.
This will be our first weekend celebration. We would like to make this first year’s celebration a memorable one. We are looking forward to having a fantastic, spirit-filled weekend.
The events will feature celebrities, local and governmental officials, aspiring designers and models, and distinguished hosts. This will be an exciting, fun filled and family-oriented weekend.
Event Overview
Weekend of: February 20-22, 2009
Friday, February 20
8:00 p.m. – 1am
Welcome Reception Happy Hour -Free to the public ages 18 & older. Monetary donations are appreciated. Swimwear & High Fashion~ Fashion Show Complimentary Hot Hors D’oeuvres for sponsors and donation contributors. Food and drinks available for purchase for other guests. Photo & autograph signing
E Spot Restaurant & bar inside Embassy Suites Hotel
1100 SE 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Dress Code: Upscale
Saturday, February 21
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Family Day Community Activities FREE to the public Registration 9am-10am Event starts at 10am – 3pm Florida International University (FIU)
3000 NE 151 Street
N. Miami, Florida 33181
Vendor Space $60~
Call 800-490-9632 Ext704 for Vendor Space
Dress Code: Sports Wear
6:00 p.m. – 11pm
Bowling with the Celebrities Fundraiser $24plus tax. Payment must be made in-person at the bowling lane.
Sparez Bowling Lanes
5325 S. University Drive
Davie, Florida
Food and beverage available for purchase, music, bowl with celebrity guests, autograph signing and photos
Dress Code – Casual
Sunday, February 22
11:00 a.m
Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
1140 NW 62nd Street
Miami, Florida 33150-4219
Dress code is church attire.
About Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation
The Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation is a non-profit faith-based organization that was born out of the tragic death of the late Kansas City Chief linebacker Derrick Thomas on February 8, 2000. The founder, Mrs. Edith Morgan, suffered the sudden death of a beloved son whose vehicular accident could have been less tragic had he been wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. She felt a pressing need to get the word out to other mothers about the importance of training our children in the use of seat belts. She also realized shortly thereafter that there were other issues she wanted to address and other situations wherein she wanted to be of service, particularly to mothers and to children. The Mom-2-Mom 58 Foundation focuses on child safety and empowerment and other issues that can impact a mother’s life such as a family member with paralysis, adolescent obesity, juvenile delinquency, domestic violence, heath care, estate planning, etc.
Many people looked up to Derrick Thomas as a role model. He left a tremendous impact on people – even people who did not know him personally. He touched many lives while he was alive and the Mom-2-Mom 58 organization is trying to continue touching lives in his memory by concentrating on strengthening mothers and nurturing children.
Safespace is an organization that assists victims of domestic violence. If you can attend the event or contribute items for the auction or if you can e-mail blast this to your contacts, the women, children and men, yes that is right, men, will definitely appreciate any support we can show. It is a topic that is near and dear to several of our hearts and the ultimate question is: how many of you know someone who is or has been abused? Those that are abused, typically do not talk about it and never will bring it up so it can actually be your neighbor or your co-worker. You will be amazed.
I hope to see you there and if you can not make it to the event but can contribute something, please contact Jeannette direct as monetary donations would be appreciated as well.
Thank you Everyone for taking the time to read and review this. Stay well and have a wonderful evening.
Green Flamingos is back again Saturday, October 18th from 6-9PM at Coverings, Etc Showroom Headquarters (New location: 7610 NE 4th Court Miami, FL 33138) in Miami’s Little River Industrial District. In its second year, Green Flamingos informal business networking forum serves as an educational opportunity focused on the latest green designs, services, products, and technologies. Six speakers will come prepared with Power Point presentations to educate 100+ people—builders, developers, architects, designers, home owners alike—for no more then 8 minutes each. The idea is to present as much interesting green and varied information as possible.
The evening begins with Gabriela Sanchez-Vegas of Concreative4 whose feminine touch to engineering, design, and concrete creates one of kind pieces of art. Gabriela traveled to San Francisco to study with renowned Concrete Master Fu-Tung Cheng and will share learned secret concrete techniques. Next, architect turned furniture designer Bannavis Andrew Sribyatta will share his PIE! PIE stands for his furniture line Project Import Export which explores the
ultimate concept of Living Space in relation to the complexity of nature. John Panchookian of Eco Toilet Kit will follow with his innovative solution to reduce water consumption, no need to replace existing toilets, and reduce utility bills at the same time. Then Amy Creekmur of TREEmendous will explain how her non-profit organization’s tree planting efforts make Miami-Dade County a greener, cooler, healthier and more enjoyable environment. Bamboo Master, Barry McCarthy of Bamboobarry will follow with the countless innovative bamboo—a rapidly renewable material—solutions for furniture, fencing, sculpture, and bridges. Some varieties grow six feet in one day! Roz Gatewood of Destiny will conclude the evening with a video presentation. Destiny is America’s first Eco-Sustainable City located in Central Florida’s heartland.
Special Green Notes
The Coverings, Etc Showroom Headquarters is a USGBC LEED register project.
The trees provided by TREEmendous for the evening’s raffle will be used to off-set a part of the carbon produced to host the event.
Car pooling and public transportation is always encouraged.
Green Gables Café mother Ana Rabel and daughter Laura Alfonso team will be serving food that is fresh, environmentally responsible, local/community oriented, and most importantly homemade.
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South Florida Malls Celebrate Moms At “National Mom’s Nite Out†On Thurs., May 5
Coral Square Mall (Coral Springs): from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dadeland Mall (Miami): 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Miami International Mall (Miami): from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Free Events to Feature Networking, Style Presentations and More
Simon Malls in South Florida invite moms to let their hair down at the 3rd Annual “National Mom’s Nite Out†on Thurs., May 5, 2011. This complimentary event is a guilt-free excuse for moms to take the night off to relax and enjoy a celebration of motherhood at the following:
“Our ‘Mom’s Nite Out’ will be the ultimate celebration of motherhood, and will include makeovers, entertainment, fashion tips, refreshments, goodie bags and more,†said Lynnette Lauria, portfolio vice president of marketing for Florida, Simon Property Group. “Moms need to have time away from their kids and husbands, to enjoy themselves and get pampered a little. This will be the perfect time to do that.â€
Fifteen million moms are expected to take part in this national event. Moms across the United States will unite in celebrating motherhood with each other via local and national events as well as cyber celebrations. Organized by Maria Bailey, CEO of BSM Media, author and Mom Talk Radio host, National Mom’s Nite Out unites social media groups, companies, local playgroups, mom bloggers and networks in giving moms a well-deserved night off. Bailey organized the first National Mom’s Nite Out after watching moms take care of everyone else on Mother’s Day, but never themselves.
“We created National Mom’s Nite Out because so many of today’s moms spend Mother’s Day focused on catering to the needs of others†said Maria Bailey, ‘National Mom’s Nite Out’ organizer and mother of four. “We decided that moms deserve one night off from cooking, cleaning and responsibility and need time to celebrate motherhood with each other.â€
Simon Property Group is hosting “National Mom’s Nite Out†at 115 of its malls across the country. All activities are free and open to moms of all ages.
“As consumer confidence returns, families are starting to add the experience of a shared vacation back into their budgets,†said Will Seccombe, Chief Marketing Officer for VISIT FLORIDA. “Now, more than ever, it’s important for us to remind families about all there is to see and do in the Sunshine State. Partnering with Simon Property Group on the Mom’s Night Out program is a tremendous opportunity to encourage thousands of travel planning decision makers to ‘Share A Little Sunshine’ with their family and friends.â€
‘Share a Little Sunshine’ is a statewide, grassroots tourism advocacy campaign that encourages all Floridians to send a personal e-mail to out-of-state friends and family inviting them to visit the Sunshine State. This social media driven campaign asks Florida residents and fans to do their part to make a positive impact on Florida’s economy, while having fun with friends and loved ones. By inviting friends and family for a vacation, Floridians can create jobs and positively impact Florida’s economy.
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