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Photographs from Margarita Day with Mezcal Unión on 2/21/24

We were pleased to join Mezcal Union for their Margarita Day celebration at Dante’s HiFi. Great little spot with a wall of old records. Be sure to check it out and get you one of those Mezcal Union drinks. Here are a couple of unique drinks you can make at home.

1) Golden Hour Margarita
Ingredients:
1.25 oz Mezcal Unión Uno
0.25 oz Chile Liqueur
0.75 oz Clarified lime juice
0.75 oz Golden Milk (turmeric milk) *

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled. Strain into rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a dehydrated orange half and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Garnish: Dehydrated orange half & rosemary
Glassware: Rocks
Ice: Cubes

*Golden Milk Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups coconut milk
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch black pepper
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
Instructions: Add ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Give the mixture a good stir and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Make sure to stir it occasionally so that the turmeric powder and cinnamon don’t clump up.

2) El Melocotonero Margarita

Ingredients:
1 oz Mezcal Unión Uno
0.75 oz sherry
0.5 oz peach liqueur
0.5 oz agave nectar
0.5 oz lemon juice
2 dashes of Orange Bitters

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until the cocktail is thoroughly chilled. Strain into rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint speared through a peach ring candy.

Garnish: Mint sprig & peach ring candy
Glassware: Rocks
Ice: Cubes

Below are photos from the private, invite-only event.

Miami New Times Best of Miami Party 9/8/21

Miami New Times Best of Miami Party
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Riverside Miami, 25 SE 5th ST
Miami, FL 33131
Tickets: Exclusive Pre-Sale now- June 20th @ 11:59pm
Buy Tickets Now
Guests must be 21+, with a valid I.D.
www.newtimesbestofmiami.com

Get ready to place your bets! New Times is going all-in for its Best of Miami® 2021 issue.

Join the Miami New Times on Wednesday, September 8th, from 8 to 11 p.m. to celebrate the issue that celebrates all things Miami — including you! The variety of businesses in and around town are what makes our city one of the best, and at New Times’ Best of Miami Party, everyone’s a winner. Join us as we shine a spotlight on everything the Magic City has to offer in the 34th-annual Best Of issue.

The Best of Miami Party will feature a culinary jackpot of some of the city’s hottest restaurants. We will have past Best Of Miami winners like Lure Fish Bar (Best Seafood), American Social (Best Bar Food),Vicky Bakery (Best Croqueta) PLUS a variety of other crowd favorites like Naiyara, Borti Pasta Bar, Saucy Flamingo and many more!

Whether you’re a spirit drinker or prefer beer, you can bet there will be a drink for you. The winning streak keeps going with beverages from Veza Sur, Tito’s Vodka, Stella Artois, Highlands 41, and more!

Don’t gamble and test your luck! After a year of no events, Miami locals are ready to hit the town. Purchase tickets during our exclusive pre-sale before they go on-sale to the general public.

A portion of the proceeds benefiting the De Moya Foundation

Wynwood to Host Third Annual Wynwood Pride Festival 6/18/21 – 6/19/21


Wynwood To Host Third Annual Wynwood Pride Festival
Friday, June 18, 2021: 5pm – 3am
Saturday, June 19, 2021: Saturday, June 19, 2021:
The Oasis (Mainstage)
2335 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Tickets:
Friday $50+
Saturday Free
Link to purchase tickets
Website

Friday
Confirmed Performances By: Charlie XCX, Kandy Muse, Miss Toto, Athena Dion, Morphine Love, FKA Twink, Kat Wilderness, Juicy Love and more.

Saturday
Confirmed Performances By: Honey Dijon, Derrick Carter, and more.

Miami’s Wynwood Arts District will celebrate Pride month throughout June and host the third-annual Wynwood Pride Festival. The festival, launched in 2019 and attended by over 50,000 supporters, culminates this year with feature performances from Charli XCX, Honey Dijon, Kandy Muse, Miss Toto, and more. The event kickoff will take place at The Oasis on June 18, 2021, followed by a neighborhood-wide takeover on June 19th. The Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID) is partnering with Wynwood Pride to host a wide range of activations at popular neighborhood hot spots like The Oasis, 1-800-Lucky, Coyo Taco, Freehold, R House, Pizza & Beer, Veza Sur, No. 3 Social, and more with live concert series, neighborhood-wide drag shows, all-day dance parties, surprise celebrity appearances, and new Pride mural installations.

“The Wynwood community is proud of its partnership with Wynwood Pride and commemorate National Pride Month in support of our LGBTQ+ residents, visitors and the communities we serve,” said Albert Garcia, chairman and co-founder of the Wynwood BID. “Wynwood is a community that proudly embraces diversity and inclusion. Over the past few years, Wynwood Pride has brought together thousands of people to celebrate Miami’s growing LGBTQ+ community. This year, extra care has been taken to curate one-of-a-kind, outdoor experiences and activations across Wynwood’s beloved cultural, entertainment and culinary venues.”

Wynwood’s newest culinary and entertainment venue, The Oasis, will act as the main stage for major headliner performances, top local & national DJs, RuPaul’s Drag Race Icons, celebrity hosts, and more. 1-800-Lucky, a 10,000-square-foot Asian-fusion market with indoor and outdoor seating, will present a booming soundtrack by both local and international DJs. R House will host Drag Brunches, Miss Wynwood Pageant, and other outstanding performances honoring Miami’s most fabulous drag performers. The Freehold Wynwood will also keep the party going with an All-Day Disco, featuring funk and house music with non-stop DJ sets and a Sunday cool-down, and closing party with DJ Eli Escobar.

“Wynwood Pride is thrilled to return for its third year with an incredibly progressive lineup that speaks to our diversity as a community and celebrates our past while looking towards the future,” said Jose Atencio, organizer of the Wynwood Pride Festival 2021. “Last year, Wynwood Pride pivoted to a digital celebration, but we are ready to safely come together and once again create some Pride magic together after this past year of being apart.”

“The LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of Miami’s cultural fabric. We’re excited to partner with Wynwood Pride and welcome the community to celebrate at The Oasis, Wynwood’s newest culinary and entertainment venue” said Sven Vogtland, co-owner of The Oasis, Coyo Taco and 1-800-Lucky.

Wynwood Pride 2021 will also benefit three organizations in the fields of LGBTQ+ Youth, Health, and Justice: YES Institute, Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida, and Equality Florida. Tickets start at $50 for the exclusive June 18th Kick-off event at The Oasis. Events at the Oasis on Saturday, June 19th are FREE and open to the public.

 

Pictures of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival 5/23/21

Thankfully, The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) returned for 2021! It is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Its 20th anniversary will take place May 20-23, 2021.All proceeds from the Festival benefit the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center.

This year they opened with limited capacity and fewer events due to the pandemic. We stopped by the Grand Tasting on Sunday afternoon. The weather was spectacular and the energy was high. In fact, there was an excited buzz in the that had been dimming the past few years.

Photographs – Dogfish Head Brewery Media Preview on 5/18/21

Finally back out into the night! It felt so good to be covering an event again, finally. The opening of Dogfish Head Brewery, in the beloved Concrete Beach location, was the perfect thing for it. We were delighted to hear that Dogfish Head has the same dedication to localness as Concrete Beach. They have a variety of interesting beer flavors and are even including fruit beers, as befits a south Florida brewery.

Doghead Beach Brewery open to the public on Friday, May, 21, at 3:00pm. They are located at 325 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127 in Wynwood.

Marlins Games Heritage Celebrations Return to loanDepot Park 5/22/21 – 10/2/21

Marlins Games Heritage Celebrations Return to loanDepot Park
During Select Games, 2022
501 Marlins Way
Miami, FL 33125
Ticket packages include a themed Marlins hat or shirt, and donation to a related charity organization.
Marlins.com/Heritage

Heritage Celebrations are back at loanDepot park for the 2021 season, bringing the festive atmosphere to the ballpark for select Marlins games, with musical instruments, flags and more welcomed and encouraged! The Heritage Celebration ticket packages include a themed Marlins hat or shirt as well as a portion of the proceeds from each ticket will benefit a related charity organization. Plan your celebration now, complete with live postgame entertainment presented by Truly Hard Seltzer!

The first Heritage Celebration is Cuban Heritage Celebration on May 22 in recognition of Cuban Independence Day (May 20). The Cuban Heritage ticket package features an exclusive Cuban Heritage Marlins cap, with a live concert postgame on the West Plaza. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will benefit the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA). Musical instruments, flags and more are welcomed and encouraged!

Empire Social Lounge Grand Opening 12/11/20 – 12/12/20

Empire Social Lounge Grand Opening
Thursday & Friday, December 11 – 12, 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Downtown Dadeland
8955 Dadeland Blvd #D-170
Miami, Florida 33156
RSVP to rsvp@creativasgroup.com

The much-anticipated Empire Social Lounge is the newest project by the proprietors
of Casa De Montecristo by Prime Cigar & Whiskey Bar

South Miami welcomes Empire Social Lounge, the second Miami location by the founders of the Prime Cigar brand. Empire Social is bringing a dose of “Sophisticated Relaxation” to South Miami. Proprietors Jason Reznik, Ryan Leeds and Peter Berntsen will proudly unveil Empire Social (which is the evolution of the Prime Cigar brand). Hours of operation Sunday – Saturday, 12:00 Noon until close.

“Sophisticated Relaxation” is a motto created by Empire Social/Prime Cigars founders, Jason Reznik and Ryan Leeds.It was embraced by patrons of their first venture which was Prime Cigar Boca Raton, considered THE cigar & whiskey lounge in all of Florida. The popularity of Prime Cigar Boca Raton carried over to their second venture, the widely acclaimed Casa de Montecristo by Prime Cigar & Whiskey Bar in Brickell-Miami. The success of these two locations created a demand in the Magic City which will spawn the much-anticipated Empire Social Lounge.

The Empire Social brand is a sophisticated lounge, which features a walk-in humidor, full bar stocked with rare and hard to find whiskeys, member’s lounge, and patio. Custom furniture and design elements (which exude simple elegance) will please the cigar aficionados, or those looking for a unique experience, a rare whiskey, craft cocktails, or a nightcap. Empire Social is perfect anchor location for one of Miami’s most dynamic neighborhoods, Downtown Dadeland.
The owners and management are well known for being customer-centric which led to the commission of a state-of-the-art air control system for Empire Social Lounge. This innovative A/C replaces 100 percent of the air constantly to provide an environment which will curb smoke and create a comfortable environment for patrons.

The Prime Cigar/Empire Social brand was born out of the life experiences between father and son. Ryan Leeds and his father shared a close relationship, as they bonded over the love of premium cigars, fine spirits, traveling, and all things luxury. Ryan was inspired to bring together best elements of his travels under one roof. Today, guests come from all over the world to experience “Sophisticated Relaxation.”

Myra’s Celebration of Life 12/13/20

Myra’s Celebration of Life
Sunday, December 13, 12pm – 5pm
Wyn 317
4320 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP on Facebook

Leave your sadness at the door and join us as we celebrate the life of Myra Wexler.
We’ll be sharing our favorite stories about our beloved, self-appointed “Queen of Wynwood”.
Myra’s extended art collection will be on display at the gallery and this is your chance to acquire a little piece from it.

Part of the proceeds will be given to one of the many associations she was generously supporting.

“Memories… let them fill your mind, warm your heart, and lead you through.”
– Anonymous

Museum Of Graffiti Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary By Presenting Two Simultaneous Shows And A Week Full Of Activations 11/30/20 – 12/5/20

Museum Of Graffiti Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary By Presenting Two Simultaneous Shows And A Week Full Of Activations
November 30 – December 6 | 2020
November 30: Opening of Museum of Graffiti’s Denim Bar inside Curio at Faena Bazaar, 3400 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33140
December 1: Opening of Ahol Sniffs Glue’s Biscayne World featuring new work by Miami icon Ahol Sniffs Glue (David Anasagasti) at the Museum of Graffiti, 299 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
December 2: The grand re-opening of Gustavo Oviedo: Symbiosis at the Shelborne Hotel, 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
December 3: Pool-side painting with graffiti artist 1DER, with a focus on themes of racial equality and justice, at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
December 4: Opening of Eye Candy featuring new work by New York City graffiti pioneer, LA2 (Angel Ortiz) at the Museum of Graffiti, 299 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
December 5: Outdoor screening of Why the Spray documentary at the Museum of Graffiti, 299 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127

With the cancellation of Art Basel, Miami’s annual art fete, Wynwood’s Museum of Graffiti, is proud to announce a list of special events and highlights during Miami Art Week 2020. As Wynwood’s only museum, the Museum is committed to keeping Miami’s arts and culture alive for locals and domestic travelers who have spent much of 2020 sheltered in place. In celebration of Miami Art Week, which coincides with the Museum’s one-year anniversary, the Museum is breaking its own precedents by presenting two simultaneous solo shows within the Museum’s gallery space. In addition, the Museum will make several updates to its permanent Style Masters exhibition, including a comprehensive section that highlights the impact of female graffiti artists on the movement—made possible by Eat Me Guilt Free, a female-founded and operated business.

Monday, November 30 | 6PM
This year’s events will kick off on Monday, November 30 with the opening of the Museum of Graffiti’s Denim Bar inside Curio at Faena Bazaar (3400 Collins Avenue). The show will display original artwork on denim jackets from emerging young talent and world-renowned contemporary graffiti artists, all with ties specifically to South Florida. Guests will be able to purchase denim jackets with one-of-a-kind art, pins, and patches. The Museum of Graffiti Denim Bar at Faena Bazaar will feature the artists most active on the streets of Miami like Atomik, Abstrk, and Ze Florist. Open daily from 11am – 6pm from November 30 – December 30.

Opening Party: Join us for a toast as we celebrate the opening of the Museum of Graffiti Denim Bar at Curio at Faena Bazaar at 6PM. Artist Cyst1 will be on site doing further customization consultations with guests who purchase a jacket or bring their own.

Tuesday, December 1 | 2020
Museum of Graffiti (299 NW 25TH Street) will celebrate the opening of Biscayne World, an exhibition by Miami icon Ahol Sniffs Glue (David Anasagasti), known for his sleepy eyes that he has painted all over the streets of Miami for several decades. The new work is a love letter to Miami and its cast of characters, culled from three years of riding the bus up and down Biscayne Boulevard.
“From rich people to poor people and all the characters in between, Biscayne Boulevard is a petri dish with the perfect cross section of this awesome city. In the same Biscayne that’s typically underappreciated and taken for granted, I saw as a reservoir of untapped shit that served as unlimited inspiration. I listened to the conversations, the coughs, the cries, the many languages of the bus. I breathed in every smell possible, and I took the happiness along with sadness. We were all trying to get somewhere. That’s Biscayne World.” – Ahol Sniffs Glue
Ahol Sniffs Glue’s tenacity, talent, and hard work allowed his personal genre of art to transcend the streets into galleries and mansions where there is now a constant celebration and discussion of his artistry and craft. “The Museum of Graffiti was built to celebrate stories of people like David Anasagasti, one of Miami’s most recognizable public artists whose roots are entirely punk and street and whose pseudonym, Ahol Sniffs Glue, yells out anti-conformity,” said Alan Ket, co-Founder of the Museum of Graffiti.
In his show Biscayne World, and new book titled same, we get to understand Ahol Sniffs Glue. The book presents a close-up into his work ethic, his illustrations, his desire to share the drawings that make up his Miami. In his work we obviously see an artist taking risks, but if you look closely you also see a love for people and for humanity – scabs, bullet holes, dirty clothes and all. “His choice of subjects and illustration style are outrageous but so is Miami and its people,” said Allison Freidin, co-Founder of the Museum of Graffiti.
Published to coincide with the exhibition, the new limited edition book, Biscayne World: The Art of Ahol Sniffs Glue will be for sale exclusively in the Museum gift shop for $50, with only 100 copies made.
Biscayne Brunch: The “First Look” of the new show begins at 10AM by VIP invitation only, and open to the public beginning at 11am with timed ticketing strictly enforced. Tickets available at museumofgraffiti.com
Book Release + Signing: The artist will host a celebration and book signing at the Museum from 5pm to 8pm December 1, with timed ticketing strictly enforced. Tickets available at: www.museumofgraffiti.com/events

Wednesday, December 2 | 2020 @ 6PM
Due to the overwhelming excitement over the Museum’s most recent exhibition, Gustavo Oviedo: Symbiosis, the show will travel from the Museum to the Shelborne Hotel (1801 Collins Avenue). Join us for light bites and complimentary drinks from 6 – 8 PM to view the exhibit in a completely new space as it is reassembled in the maritime themed hotel. The artist will be on site, outdoors in the Oasis Garden, signing his book and premiering his brand new documentary film featuring his marine explorations and explaining the role of the Biscayne Bay in inspiring his graffiti style artwork. The screening will be followed by an Art Talk and Q&A with the artist. Gustavo Oviedo’s “Symbiosis” includes large paintings of loose sea-like forms, mixed-media collages, and visual representations of otherworldliness devoid of human language or graffiti letters, all starting at $1,000. The event is free with registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opening-night-gustavo-oviedos-symbiosis-on-exhibition-at-shelborne-sobe-tickets-128909095575

Thursday, December 3 | 11:30AM – 6PM
In partnership with the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, The Museum of Graffiti presents Live Outdoor, Poolside Painting by Artist 1DER. Sit back and watch as Miami-basedgraffiti artist 1DER live paints a large-scale work featuring themes of equality and justice from 11:30AM – 4PM. Join us for light bites and complimentary wine during a special Social Hour (a signature Kimpton daily tradition) from 5 – 6PM. Social Hour will be open to the public for this special occasion only. A Moderated Art Talk with the artist will take place simultaneously from 5PM – 6PM, where guests will be able to learn more about 1DER, the Miami-based African American artist and illustrator of Bajan and Bahamian decent. 1DER’s time spent studying color theory at Florida International University shines through each of his vibrant works on canvas. With spray paint as his medium of choice, he has produced works for large organizations and institutions such as the Museum of Graffiti, Artists 4 Israel, and University of the West Indies. The event is free of charge for registered guests; to register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kimpton-surfcomber-x-museum-of-graffiti-present-1der-tickets-128935374175.

Friday, December 4 | 2020
The Museum of Graffiti turns one year old and reveals new works by Angel Ortiz, known by the tag LA II or LA2—a New York City veteran of graffiti art, best known for providing the lettering style and embellishments used in Keith Haring’s paintings in the 1980s.
LA2 came of age in the 1980s when tags adorned the trains, busses and walls of the City and like many kids of that era, he joined the movement and adopted a pseudonym: LA2. By the age of 14, his name permeated the walls of lower Manhattan garnering street fame that led to a chance encounter with another downtown artist, Keith Haring who was 9 years his senior. The two artists became fast friends and began spending their days painting in Haring’s studio and their nights partying at the downtown clubs. As an impressionable teenager, their friendship changed the artist’s life forever as he became introduced to Haring’s impressive art world and its stars: Warhol, Kostabi, and Basquiat. In exchange, LA2 and his TNS crew gave Haring the street cred he needed to navigate the streets with ease to create public art, even on subways, a surface typically reserved for the most daring graffiti writers.
Together, LA2 and Haring created hundreds of paintings and traveled the world exhibiting their art. While Haring drew cartoon characters like dogs, babies and other figures, LA2 would add in his style – tags, squiggles and bold lines that gave their collaborations extra energy, movement, and a street aesthetic. Tragically, Haring passed away in 1991, devastating LA2 and forcing him to find his own artistic path.
For the past three decades LA2 has applied spray paint and ink to canvas, clothing, and various found objects in his unwavering journey to push his personal graffiti pop style. Fluorescent colors rooted in his Puerto Rican heritage, bold lines and tags learned in the streets, and the cartoons as a tribute to his friend Keith, make each painting a sweet piece of candy for your eyes. The energy of the old dance clubs, of the Avenues filled with cars blaring music, and the children who grew up on this street art culture are channeled onto each canvas that explodes with positive energy and life – a life of art, color and celebration. This is LA2, this is real graffiti art.
Along with several joint exhibitions of his work and Haring’s, LA2’s own mix of contemporary symbols with graffiti lettering has been shown in galleries and museums across the United States, but the Museum of Graffiti will host the artist’s first ever solo exhibition in South Florida.
In celebration of its anniversary and LA2’s Eye Candy, the Museum of Graffiti will host a sketchbook swap, outdoor drawing party for collectors, artists, and VIPs, by invitation only.

Saturday, December 5 | 6PM
The Museum of Graffiti presents movie night under the stars featuring the private world premiere of “Why the Spray,” a full-length documentary that tells the stories of five Miami graffiti artist and why they chose this artform. Tickets to see the new film, already named Best Feature Documentary at the American Golden Picture International Film Festival, will be made available via the Events section of the Museum of Graffiti’s website for $25 each. The film will begin promptly at 6PM, with the cast of artists, writers, and directors in house to answer questions following the viewing. Popcorn provided! To view the trailer, visit: whythespray.com. Tickets available at museumofgraffiti.com/events

Due to the pandemic’s impact, Art Basel announces the cancellation of its 2020 Miami Beach fair

PRESS STATEMENT
MIAMI BEACH | SEPTEMBER 2 | 2020

Due to the pandemic’s impact, Art Basel announces the cancellation of its Miami Beach fair

Given the current situation regarding the pandemic’s impact, which spans from South Florida to other parts of the country and the world; limitations and uncertainty about the staging of large-scale events; international travel restrictions and bans, as well as quarantine regulations within the United States and internationally, alongside other factors, Art Basel has no other option but to cancel the 2020 edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach. Art Basel in Miami Beach was scheduled to take place from December 3 to December 6, 2020 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Noah Horowitz, Director Americas, Art Basel said: ‘It is with great regret and disappointment that we announce the cancellation of our December show in Miami Beach, as we know how crucial our show is for our galleries, as well as for the greater Miami arts community and economy. We thank everyone who shared their perspectives and insights with us over the past months and weeks and look forward to returning to Miami Beach next year to deliver a successful show.’

As the artworld continues to face momentous challenges, Art Basel remains firmly committed to supporting the global gallery community in the best way possible through its digital initiatives and by hosting its upcoming 2021 shows in Hong Kong, Basel, and Miami Beach. Art Basel’s digital initiatives will continue this fall with two individual thematic editions of its Online Viewing Rooms: ‘OVR:2020’, dedicated to artworks produced during 2020 and running from September 23 to 26, and ‘OVR:20c’, presenting works created between 1900 and 1999 from October 28 to 31. These digital events will be followed in December by Online Viewing Rooms that will be open to all galleries accepted to the 2020 edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach. Further details on the upcoming Online Viewing Rooms will follow in the coming weeks.

As has been communicated previously, galleries selected for Art Basel in Miami Beach 2020 will not be charged any participation/booth fees for the December show and application fees will be rolled over to 2021 for accepted galleries.

The next edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach will take place from December 2 to December 5, 2021, with preview days on December 1 and December 2, 2021.

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Miami New Times at Home Presents: In the Kitchen with Kent Rathbun 7/22/20

Miami New Times at Home Presents: In the Kitchen with Kent Rathbun
Wed, Jul 22, 2020, 7:00 PM
Online
Tickets are FREE with RSVP at Eventbrite.com

Miami New Times is excited to feature Kent Rathbun in their at Home Series. Previously, New Times’ sister market, Dallas Observer, took viewers into Rathbun’s home for a backyard grilling lesson that raised over $2,500 for Dishing out Relief, an initiative created by the Texas Restaurant Association Relief Fund. With over 300 attendees participating in the first event and video views rising daily, Rathbun is taking on Miami!

Rathbun a restaurateur, four-time James Beard Award-nominated American chef and 2008 Iron Chef America winner against Bobby Flay, will take viewers back into his home for another unique virtual cooking experience!

Round two of In the Kitchen with Kent Rathbun, will take place on Wednesday, July 22nd at 7pm. This time, he will teach us the tips and tricks behind cooking three delicious dishes each unique to each participating state: Colorado, Florida and Texas. Attendees will be provided with a shopping list to get groceries before the event, which will allow them to get everything they need to follow Kent’s lead to perfect these delicious meals!

Colorado – BBQ Spiced Pecan Crusted Trout with a Grilled Tomato Butter Sauce
Trout is the official state fish of Colorado.
Florida – Habanero, Cilantro & Lime Marinated Snapper with Grilled Pineapple and Black Bean Pico de Gallo
Snapper is one of the most popular fish caught daily in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Texas – Strip Steak with Rosemary Butter and Grilled Onion Petals
What’s more popular in Texas than steak and BBQ?

This event is benefiting the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care. Their mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We hope you will consider donating in the ticket section of this event.

News: GMCVB Launches Miami Spice To-Go

GMCVB Expands Commitment To Restaurants With The Launch Of New Miami Spice Options And Expansion Of The Award-Winning Miami Eats Program

New Miami Spice To-Go and expanded Miami Eats program provide the restaurant industry with an opportunity to generate business safely and responsibly while helping keep hospitality industry workers employed.
Miami Spice To Go Website
Miami Spice Website
Miami Eats Website

In response to new emergency orders prohibiting indoor dining in Miami-Dade County restaurants, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) adapted the beloved Miami Spice Restaurant program to promote those participants that are offering to-go as well as outdoor dining for their prix-fix meals which include appetizer, main course and dessert for $25 lunch/brunch and $39 dinner. The new Miami Spice options complement the existing and award-winning Miami Eats program developed by the GMCVB in April when local restaurants experienced their first wave of closures. Miami Eats recently won the “Grass Roots Relief Effort Time In Award” for promoting hundreds of restaurants’ takeout and delivery services throughout Greater Miami and the Beaches. Together, Miami Spice-To Go and Miami Eats provides locals the opportunity to enjoy their favorite foods from local culinary establishments, while helping restaurants generate revenue in a safe and responsible way.

More than 100 restaurants are participating in Miami Spice with an outdoor dining option and more than 60 are now offering Miami Spice To-Go. The Miami Spice webpage offers easy to use filters allowing users to search Miami Spice restaurants by neighborhood, cuisine type as well as those offering to-go menus. A similar approach is used with the Miami Eats webpage which provides a list of more than 1,200 restaurants offering takeout and delivery of their standard menus. Miami Eats calls on residents to “Order Out’ and “Help Out” the local restaurant industry by calling them directly to place their orders to avoid fees whenever possible.

“Miami Spice To-Go and Miami Eats are both examples of GMCVB programs created in record-time to respond to the travel and hospitality industry’s urgent need to stimulate business during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said William D. Talbert, III, CDME, President & CEO of the GMCVB. “Miami-Dade County’s travel and hospitality industry is the top employer in the community and the GMCVB is committed to generating business for the industry in a responsible and safe way during these unprecedented times.”

This year Miami Spice is free to all GMCVB partners. Miami Eats is free and open to all Miami-Dade County restaurants regardless of location, cuisine or price point. All respective participants will be listed on the Miami Spice and/or Miami Eats website, offering consumers a single platform and a one-stop-shop with easy browse and search capabilities.

For Miami-Dade residents aware of any restaurant providing delivery or takeout that is not on the Miami Eats current list, please email MiamiEats@GMCVB.com.

For restaurants that would like to participate in Miami Eats, please click here.

For restaurants that would like to participate in Miami Spice To-Go, please email: MiamiSpice@GMCVB.com.

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Miami Children’s Museum Awesome Drive-Thru Food Giveaway Presented by Caleb & Calder Sloan’s Awesome Foundation 5/19/20


Miami Children’s Museum Awesome Drive-Thru Food Giveaway Presented by Caleb & Calder Sloan’s Awesome Foundation in Partnership with Farm Share and Miami-Dade County
Tuesday, May 19th / 9AM – Noon
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Watson Island, Miami, FL 33132
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

While Miami Children’s Museum’s facility is temporarily closed to the public due to current Covid-19 restrictions, it remains dedicated to serving the community and fulfilling its mission by being a beacon for South Florida families. The Museum has joined with Caleb & Calder Sloan’s Awesome Foundation and partnered with Farm Share, a leading statewide food profit, to help the less fortunate and hungry in our community with an Awesome Food Giveaway!

It is a contactless delivery system for a drive through pickup. Cars must enter the drive to the Museum and form a line. When it is their turn, they can pull up to the distribution point with their windows up and their trunks open. There will be food packages for up to 500 families on a first come first served basis. No walk ups will be allowed.

“When our sons were young, their favorite place was the Miami Children’s Museum. Our son Calder visited the Museum on the evening before he unexpectedly passed. The Museum is not only a happy place, but a sacred place for us. The Caleb and Calder Crane Factory in the Port of Miami exhibit dedicated to Mr. Awesome warms our hearts. We’ve long partnered with Deborah Spiegelman and her excellent team at the Miami Children’s Museum on numerous events. When we first heard about the incredible work of Farm Share, we became excited beyond measure to collaborate with them in feeding families and people in need with this Free Food Giveaway.” – Chris and Carla Sloan co-founders of Caleb and Calder’s Awesome Foundation.

“It is an honor for us to work with the wonderful Caleb & Calder Sloan’s Awesome Foundation to bring some assistance to those most vulnerable in our community who are experiencing challenging times,” says Deborah Spiegelman, CEO and Executive Director of Miami Children’s Museum. “We are also excited to be working with Farm Share to fight hunger in our community.”

“Farm Share is beyond grateful for the opportunity to continue providing nearly 2 million pounds of fresh produce and nutritious food to thousands of Floridians every week across the state. Today’s event will provide hundreds of local families with 10-15 pounds of food for the week ahead,” said Stephen Shelley, Farm Share CEO.

Reflections of Taste Jamaica at #SoBeWFF on 2/21/20

This year for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, we attended the Friday night party at the National Hotel called Taste Jamaica. And, wow, we did! This was easily one of the best events we have been to in a long time. There was a good crowd, but the lines for food were not too long. It was plentiful and quickly served. All of it was so good, we could not pick favorites. Hopefully they will bring it back for next year!

River Of Art Show at Venture Café Miami #ThursdayGathering featuring James Brutus 2/20/20

River Of Art Show at Venture Café Miami #ThursdayGathering featuring James Brutus
Thursday, February 20, 2020
4:00pm – 9:00pm
Venture Cafe Miami
1951 NW 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
FREE
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Life Is Art is excited to announce that we have joined with the immensely popular Venture Cafe Miami to expand the audience for local art and artists. Third Thursdays, Life Is Art will host a River Of Art Show at the Venture Cafe Miami #ThursdayGathering.

  • Art Exhibition 4-9
  • Artist Talk 6:30
  • Free Entry
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wine & Beer
  • Tons of great networking and interesting breakout sessions to attend!

FEBRUARY FEATURED ARTIST: James Brutus
Born and raised in Miami, FL. James Brutus earned his BFA Degree at the College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan. There, his focus geared towards Illustration and Fine Art.

James’ body of work focuses primarily on painting and portraiture where his reputation of powerful figures balance between meticulous brush strokes, dynamic loose energy, and an explosion of tropical colors. These figurative pieces question the social notion of nature and beauty; thus the age-old human longing for perfection.

James’ current work draws from his parent’s proud heritage and cultural influences of the country, Haiti. Now, James’ adopt Moorish style elements from the city of Opa Locka, FL, which were drawn from mosaic tile pieces and architecture facades.
IG: @j_b_r_u_t_u_s
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Reflections of Miami Rum Congress 2020 on 2/8/20

The Miami Rum Congress 2020 hosted more than twenty experts from the rum industry. There were seminars about the latest topics in the fields of distillery, premiumization, and cocktail culture. This is a show for real aficionados. The most exciting part, of course, was the grand tasting, where you could try dozens of different Rums from all over the world. Tastings are one of our favorite activities because it gives you a chance to find new favorites at minimal expense. We had an awesome time and definitely discovered some flavors we will be adding to our list! If you missed it this year, definitely keep an eye on Soul Of Miami for news about next year.

Second Annual Miami Rum Congress 2020 2/7/20 – 2/8/20

Second Annual Miami Rum Congress 2020
February 7 and 8, 2020
Ronald W. Shane Center
6500 Indian Creek
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Tickets are available at MiamiRumCongress.com

Ian Burrell – Global Rum Ambassador and Founder of Internationally Recognized RumFest – Returns to South Florida for the Second Annual Miami Rum Congress 2020. In collaboration with Federico Hernandez, founder of RumLab, the two-day event brings together connoisseurs, brand representatives, and lovers of the rum industry for a series of conferences, tastings, and educational seminars.

Ian Burrell, internationally known global rum ambassador and founder of UK RumFest in collaboration with The Rum Lab founder Federico Hernandez present the second annual Miami Rum Congress 2020. The Miami Rum Congress aims to educate about the spirit through educational seminars with renowned experts, direct access to brand representatives, and tastings of more than thirty brands of rum.

The Miami Rum Congress 2020 will host more than twenty experts of the rum industry in seminars designed to educate the public and rum connoisseurs about the latest topics in the fields of distillery, premiumization, and cocktail culture. From the Caribbean to the U.S. and beyond, the rum industry has grown exponentially in the past two decades as a major spirit in the world. The two-day event gives an opportunity to industry and rum aficionados alike to meet and learn from world renowned leaders in the field.

The growing lineup of industry guest speakers to present at the Miami Rum Congress includes:
Ian Burrell, global rum ambassador and producer of the UK Rum Fest
Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, author, leading rum expert, and wwner of Latitude 29
Raphaël Grisoni, general manager of Barbados Mount Gay Distillery
Karen Hoskin, owner and founder of craft distillery Montanya Distillers
Ben Jones, Managing Director, SPIRIBAM
Shannon Mustipher, Founder of Women Who Tiki and author of TIKI: Modern Tropical Cocktails
Matt Pietrek, Cocktail & Spirits Writer, CocktailWonk.com
Ben Schaffer, editor and publisher of the Rum Reader
Richard Seale, master distiller and blender at Foursquare Distiller & R. L. Seal in Barbados
Roberto Serrallés, VP of Business Development, Destilería Serrallés

The Miami Rum Congress 2020 will host more than thirty Rum Distilleries, who will participate as part of the industry’s Rum Congress on February 7th and the VIP Grand Tasting on February 8th.

With over 25 years of combined expertise in the international rum industry, Miami Rum Congress founders Ian Burrell and Federico Hernandez have brought industry experts together for rum festivals and seminars in London, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and San Juan, P.R.

“This exciting annual spirit event continues to be a positive component in shaping the rum landscape as we know it today. After attending and hosting rum events for more than a decade, we decided to combine our experiences and expertise. We are pleased to bring consumers and tradespeople the finest rum event in the Americas the second year in a row,” said Burrell.

The Miami Rum Congress will take place on February 7th and 8th 2020 at the Shane Center, Miami Beach. Ticket prices run from $35 to $130, to purchase visit www.miamirumcongress.com/buy-tickets.

ABOUT THE RUM LAB
Federico Hernandez founded The Rum Lab in 2006 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to teach the essence and history of rum, through a Rum Flight Experience. Today, the creative and production firm focuses on Rum Premiumization & Education. The Rum Lab produces Puerto Rico’s national Rum Fest – Taste of Rum Puerto Rico – as well as California Rum Festival, Chicago Rum Festival and New York Rum Festival.

ABOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM RUMFEST
The UK RumFest was founded by Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell in 2007, who was keen to promote rum as a drink. The UK RumFest has led to the influence of rum festivals and fairs all over the world including the Berlin RumFest, Paris Rhum fest and the first rum festival in Mauritius. Today, the festival is UK’s only trade and consumer drinks experience for the rum industry and world’s largest rum festival. Founder Ian Burrell had worked in the trade as a bartender since 1990. In 1998, he began working with the Jamaican rum distiller, blender and bottler J. Wray and Nephew Ltd. Burrell subsequently worked for other drinks brands on an ad hoc basis and with organizations such as the West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers Association. Being an independent rum expert, Burrell was named International Brand Ambassador at the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail.

The Adventures Of Bibi & Friends Celebrating 20 Years of Comic Book History 1/23/20

The Adventures Of Bibi & Friends Celebrating 20 Years of Comic Book History
Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 7-11 pm
Sagamore Hotel
1671 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida

Brigitte “Bibi” Andrade and “The Adventures of Bibi & Friends,” the iconic Comic Book Series, will celebrate its 20 Year Anniversary with an exclusive event for Bibi & Her Friends.

“The Adventures of Bibi & Friends” Comic Book Series “Where Bibi Goes, The World Follows”, will celebrate the comic book’s platinum 20th Anniversary. We will also preview our newest book featuring the life story of Overtown, Miami native, The Legendary SoulMan™ Sam Moore of the Grammy winning duo Sam & Dave.

The Adventures of Bibi & Friends Comic Book, which is produced & published by Brigitte Andrade and illustrated by Rodney Jackson of Rocko Rocket fame, has turned out to be a living history of Miami Beach, from its renaissance in the 1990’s through today and Brigitte has documented this Miami Beach history with her comic books. The books contain over hundreds of comic illustrations featuring those who built, work and play in Miami Beach, as well as celebrities such as Harrison Ford (Bibi’s first friend), Gloria & Emilio Estefan, George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and other entertainers & pioneers from past decades. Bibi the character is our colorful 305 and now 786 area code historian, of the rise and fall of cultural centers, restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, Miami Beach citizens, careers and the lives and deaths of some of our favorite personalities. B-roll will be filmed during the event, should the media need background B-roll for Miami Beach stories during Superbowl LIV week. Brigitte Andrade, Publisher, PR Guru, Artist, Writer and Fashionista, graduated from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. She launched her professional career as an agent and Managing Director of Beauty Bookings, an agency representing the best of Makeup, Hair and Photography in New York. She later branched out on her own with “Brigitte, Inc.” managing many international and local artists, specifically focused on beauty, photography and art.

Brigitte arrived on the shores of Miami Beach in 1993. In 1999, she created The Adventures of  Bibi & Friends Comic Book, which has been synonymous with everything cool in Miami Beach. The comic book has included some of the great international events including World Cup Soccer, the US Open, the Olympics as well as the annual Art Basel. Brigitte has been awarded countless awards for her colorful creative work including a Key to The City of Miami Beach in 2006, November 14, 2012 was proclaimed “The Adventures of Bibi & Friends Day” by The City of Miami Beach and in 2019, Brigitte received The Champion Medallion from The City of Miami Beach.

SoundCloud Creator Forum in Miami for Art Basel 12/3/19 – 12/5/19

SoundCloud Creator Forum in Miami for Art Basel
December 3-5, 2019
The Set
776 Northwest 21st Terrace
Miami FL 33127
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The SoundCloud Creator Forum lands in Miami, taking over Wynwood creative space, The Set from Dec 3 – 5 for a three-day experience open to ALL creators. The Miami edition of the forum follows recent activations in Atlanta and Amsterdam, and is focused on helping creators build their brand. Events include artist and industry-led panels focused on branding and creativity with XXXTentacion Manager Solomon Sobande, Fine Artist Gianni Lee, Ashley Outrageous & much more!

SoundCloud will also hold writing and styling workshops in partnership with seminal British lifestyle magazine, The Face, and open sessions with music production software, FL Studio. The three-day lineup wraps with a musical blow out–the SoundCloud x Ate O’ Ate Art Basel Party, with guests including Ape Drums, Suzi Analogue, Paperwater, Jubliee, & very special guests TBA.

We’re offering all new users of SoundCloud 3 months of Pro Unlimited for FREE just for RSVP’ing AND checking in to our events on 12/3 & 12/4*

*offer valid for free SoundCloud users only, to be eligible, you must RSVP for the SoundCloud Creator Forum Miami on 12/3 or 12/4 and check in with the email used to RSVP to validate. One 3 month Pro Unlimited subscription per eligible user.

Reflections of the 31st Festival of Chefs at Jungle Island 11/13/19

We attended the 31st Festival of Chefs at Jungle Island on Wednesday, November 13th from 6:30 – 10:30. This was, by far, one of the best organized events we have ever attended. It was easy to move around the floor and get to the food tastings. Plenty of delicious food to try. Lots of delightful attendees of all ages, from young professionals to experienced executives. If you are choosing your fundraisers to attend for 2020, we can highly recommend adding this one to your list.

7th Annual Christmas Caroling On Lincoln Road 11/29/19

7th Annual Christmas Caroling On Lincoln Road
Nov 29th, 5pm to 7:45pm
Lincoln Road Eatery
723 Lincoln Ln N,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Join us for our annual family friendly Christmas Singalong, as we bring songs of peace and love in our hearts and join in song together. All ages, professional or amateur, karaoke singers, opera singers, gospel and choir singers, All Are Welcome!

We will be the official entertainment for the Annual Tree Lighting at Euclid Circle on Lincoln Road and perform Friday, Nov 29rd from 7:00pm-9:00pm with media covering this major family friendly city event of us in front of the spectacular tree.

This year we have an amazing gospel choir director, Jerald Dorsett to conduct and coordinate the rehearsal and show. Learn more about Jerald Dorsett

Music And Rehearsal Schedule:

Main Rehearsal
Nov 27th, 7:30-10pm
9Beach Latin Restaurant
1628 Collins, Miami Beach

Pre-show gathering (Important)
Nov 29th, 5pm to 6:15pm
Lincoln Road Eatery
723 Lincoln Ln N,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(Actually on Meridian between Lincoln Rd and 17th st)
Please bring your tambourines, shakers and lights and come dressed wearing something Red.
Happy hour at bar
Tag @Lincolneatery and hashtag #lincolneatery

Big Show
Between 6:30 – 7:45pm
Euclid circle

Singing After Party
9Beach Latin Restaurant
1628 Collins, Miami Beach

Reflection of The First Ever Public Showing from the NASA Original Photo Archive by Continuum and Rudolf Budja Gallery on 10/24/19

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The exclusive exhibit celebrates the 50-Year Anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing with a global debut of forty never-before-seen photos from the historic missions between 1955 and 1994. Among the exhibition is the first and original photograph developed of the Neil Armstrong Footprint on the Moon. A private collector in Miami Beach has acquired the most complete vintage photo collection of original prints developed from the NASA lunar missions.

The month-long exhibition, entitled “Space-Time Continuum,” will be held at the iconic Continuum residences in Miami Beach, from October 24 to November 24. The exclusive exhibit is curated by one of the most private art collectors, Rudolf Budja, based in Miami Beach. The forty photographs have been selected from the complete NASA photo collection of 8,000 pictures acquired by Budja himself, that is now part of his personal archive at Rudolf Budja Gallery in Miami Beach. The complete collection obtained by Budja remains under copyright by NASA.

Each photograph in the collection includes the original typed description of the image by NASA on the back, the date the photograph was taken, the respective mission, together with a stamp of authenticity given by NASA administration. Thousands of photos that were not framed by NASA over the decades are under lock-and-key at Rudolf Budja Gallery, and contained within several dozen binders that were used by NASA to preserve the integrity of each image.

The “Space-Time Continuum” exhibition will be shown from October 24th to November 24th at the Continuum, located at 50 South Pointe Drive in Miami Beach, Florida. Viewing appointments may be made through Rudolf Budja Gallery by calling 786.556.6685 or by emailing Budja@me.com.

Reflections of 2019 SoBe Seafood Festival Chef Showdown on 10/25/19

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The HEAT is on!

The iconic South Beach Seafood Festival, brought to you by Breakthru Beverage Florida and partners, along with the team from CI Management, kicks off Miami’s globally-recognized stone crab season every October in the best way that South Beach knows how!

Guest Article: The Centennial of the Women’s Right to Vote is Celebrated with a new “Unfinished Business” exhibit curated by Dr. Lynette Long In Miami Beach’s Miami Design Preservation League” by Angela Shlyakhov, President of Anzhelika Productions

“Anything you can do, I can do better.

I can do anything better than you.” – “Anything You Can Do” is a song composed by Irving Berlin for the 1946 Broadway musical “Annie Get Your Gun.”

And, indeed, through her tireless efforts for bringing Women’s achievements throughout the decades to our forefront, Dr. Lynette Long has. Dr. Long has celebrated women’s achievements by honoring women through Historical Markers and Statues.

Dr. Long is a licensed psychologist and former college professor. She has published more than twenty-five books and dozens of articles and has written two award-winning plays. A math education expert, she is particularly interested in the math achievement of young girls. Long coined the phrase “latchkey children” with her husband Thomas Long and wrote the bestselling “Handbook for Latchkey Children and Their Working Parents.” She is President and Founder of the not-for-profit: Equal Visibility Everywhere.

Dr. Long, with the help of her longtime creative assistant Connor Grill, have created the only South Florida exhibit that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. The passage marked the largest expansion of democracy in the history of our country.

The exhibit is titled “Unfinished Business: The Fight for Suffrage & Beyond.” The educational and interactive exhibit will have a 3 month run from December 1, 2019 to April 1, 2020 at the Miami Design Preservation League located at 1001 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida.

Links:
womensexhibition.funraise.org/
youtu.be/dsYzCrblSn4

Q&A with curator Dr. Lynette Long

Q: What motivated you to create your “Unfinished Business” exhibit?
A. Dr. Lynette Long
Before the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote women had a very limited ability to own property or to keep their own wages. They were barred from many colleges and professions. Most importantly women had no say in the laws that governed them. The suffragettes risked their lives, endured torture and imprisonment in their 72-year lomg fight for the right to vote. They deserve to have heir story told and to be honored.

Q. Why did you name your exhibit “Unfinished Business?”
A. Dr. Lynette Long
I entitled the exhibit “Unfinished Business” because the fight for women’s equality is far from over. Women are under-represented in Congress and there has never been a woman president or vice-president. Women are often paid less than men for the same work. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) which guarantees women equality was never ratified.

Q: Your daughter recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Sienna, your only granddaughter. What do you want Sienna to appreciate and learn from the these fearless women who gave up so much 100 years ago?
A: Dr. Lynette Long
I want her to learn never to give up fighting for what is fair and true. That a few brave women can change the world and to never settle for less that what is rightly hers.

Guest Article courtesy Angela Shlyakhov

***BAHAMAS RELIEF INFORMATION***

BAHAMAS RELIEF INFORMATION

Dear Friends, Family, and Fans,

As Hurricane Dorian devastates Bahamas, many organizations and people in the South Florida area have lept to organize relief efforts. Many people have asked us how they can help. Below is a short list of just a few of the many different individuals and organizations helping the Bahamian people.
#BahamasStrong

DONORS: Always remember to check out an organization before giving. We have provided names and web-links with as many as possible to aid your research.

WHAT TO GIVE: Different organizations have different needs. Most will have a list on their website or social media post. Or, you can contact them directly

ORGANIZATIONS: If your organization is also doing relief and is not listed, please feel free to post in comments and we will add it to the list as we can.

Also, check our Facebook Page for updates https://www.facebook.com/LifeIsArtFest/

LIST

Alison Thompson, #ThirdWaveVolunteers, https://www.facebook.com/alisont/posts/10157231760526638, https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/hurricane-dorian-let-there-be-solar-lights
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Valencia Gunder, Miami-Dade Community Emergency Operations Center Bahama Relief, https://www.miamigov.com/Government/BAHAMASTRONG (see flyer), and The Smile Trust https://mthsmile.com
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Herb Sosa, Unity Coalition, https://unitycoalition.org/Hurricane.html (see flyer)
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David Grutman, Omar Rosario, Liza Santana-Piñeres, The Global Empowerment Mission, https://www.facebook.com/globalempowermentmission/ (see flyer)
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Shelly Sitton Tygielski, https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hope4HopeTown (see flyer)
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Ingrid Hoffman, https://www.instagram.com/ingridhoffmannofficial/, https://www.gofundme.com/f/bahamashurricane-dorian-relief
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Maria Lacayo, The Bahamas Consulate General (see flyer)
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Michael Góngora, Bee Zee, Clevelander Fundraiser on September 6, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hurricane-dorian-victims-fundraiser-tickets-71302193781 (see flyer)
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Sharon Greenfelt Kersten, https://neighbors4neighbors.org/dorian-relief
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Coral Gables Fire Rescue, https://nextdoor.com/post/122634087
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Lila Nikole Rivera Poteet, Mr Kream (see flyer)
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José Andrés, World Central Kitchen, https://twitter.com/chefjoseandres, https://twitter.com/WCKitchen


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Photographs – Stephen’s Deli Media Tasting on 8/27/19

For those that don’t know, the historic Stephen’s Deli in Hialeah has changed hands again, but the good news is, the new hands are good hands. The new owners are the folks who run LoKal, Kush and a bunch of other places you probably already like! We attended a media tasting there and were quite pleased with the atmosphere and the flavors we enjoyed (yes, it was free, no, that does not affect our review, though it does affect our decision to attend).

To be honest, I don’t know what “real New York deli food” should taste like, the last time I was in New York was 15 years ago, but I can say that the food here is quite good. We tasted the Classic Reuben, the Turkey Rachel, the Matzoh soup, and the Reuben croquetas. The menu is a fun mix of traditional fare alongside some Cuban and Latin fusion, like the croquetas. Definitely recommended. And, while you are there, you can take a look at all the murals in the adjoining Leah Arts District.

Guest Article: Will the Miami Marine Stadium Ever Be Restored?

Will the Miami Marine Stadium Ever Be Restored?

By Donald Worth, Co-Founder, Friends of Miami Marine Stadium and Restore Marine Stadium
and Angela Shlyakhov, Anzhelika Productions and producer of the “IF SEATS COULD TALK” Exhibitions

August 17, 2019

For well over a decade, everyone has been hearing about the restoration of the historic Miami Marine Stadium located on scenic Virginia Key Biscayne. To date, nothing has still happened. Therefore, the restoration effort must be just a crazy idea and, of course, the land could eventually be used for high end condominiums and hotels. It’s not hard to be cynical in Miami. In this article, we will lay out the “insider’s view” and history of the effort to restore the Miami Marine Stadium.

1963-2007: First, an Introduction
The Miami Marine Stadium (and Basin) were built in 1963. Originally created for boat racing-a popular sport at the time, the Stadium eventually expanded to include concerts on a floating stage, Easter Sunrise services, and even political events. Since it was built, the Stadium has been recognized as an architectural marvel-its concrete roof was considered the longest span of cantilevered concrete in the world. The concerts and events were legendary, and the Marine Stadium operated for 28 years. In 1992, after Hurricane Andrew, the Stadium was shut down.

But there were always problems. The City ran the facility and it often lost money on an annual basis. Beginning in the mid-80s, the number of events at the Stadium began to decline and the property was not maintained. At this point, developers began to approach the City, suggesting that the site could be better used for commercial purposes. After Hurricane Andrew, the City alleged that the Stadium was damaged and received $1 million in FEMA funding to demolish the building. Ultimately an engineering company hired by the insurers of the Marine Stadium conducted a study and determined that the Stadium was NOT damaged by the Hurricane and in fact was structurally sound. (Note: to this day, people have incorrectly stated that the Stadium was damaged by the Hurricane). The Marine Stadium sat idle decaying and in disrepair-a prime candidate for demolition by neglect.

2008-2014: Years of Advocacy, Friends of Miami Marine Stadium
In January, 2008, an informal group, Friends of Miami Marine Stadium (FMMS) was established under the umbrella of Dade Heritage Trust to advocate for restoration of the Stadium. This was a Don Quixote effort at its best. With the exception of (then) City of Miami Commissioner Tomas Regalado, every politician was either skeptical or hostile to the idea. Members of the Administration also thought it made no sense. After all, the Marine Stadium was damaged beyond repair and was really a “white elephant”, right?

Nevertheless, FMMS found strong public sentiment for saving the Stadium. Prestigious national organizations such as the World Monuments Fund, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the American Express Foundation and Tourism Cares all became involved and lent support. There were numerous public events, lectures, even a comprehensive exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum and another at HistoryMiami Museum.

The Friends group began to make progress with the City of Miami, as well. The Marine Stadium (and Basin) were designated Historic by the City’s Historic Environmental and Preservation Board. At this time, Tomas Regalado became Mayor and he made restoration of the Marine Stadium a key priority. In July, 2013, the City of Miami entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, giving the organization 18 months to raise the money (estimated at $30 million) to restore the Stadium. Gloria Estefan became the spokesperson for the Friends group and the Stadium continued to receive national publicity-including ten editorials of support from The Miami Herald.

November 2014-Failure
Friends of Miami Marine Stadium did not raise $30 million. Instead, they proposed a development plan which was widely criticized as being unfeasible and included numerous conflicts of interest. The City Commission rejected it unanimously. Both Gloria Estefan and the National Trust for Historic Preservation-were enraged by this turn of events and completely dissociated themselves from the organization. After six years of increasing success, Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, the lead group advocating for restoration of the Stadium, unfortunately collapsed.

2014-2018: Slow Progress
Ironically, what probably saved the Marne Stadium was the arrival of the Miami Boat Show. The Boat Show had to relocate because their former home-the Miami Beach Convention Center-was being renovated. There were few alternatives that made sense so they settled on the Marine Stadium location. The Miami Boat Show was actually part of the Friends of Miami Marine Stadium development proposal which was rejected. The City of Miami decided to bring the Boat Show to the Marine Stadium and negotiations commenced.

Moving the Boat Show to the Marine Stadium was and is controversial. But it has been beneficial to the Stadium for several important reasons. First, it “iced the site” and prevented full scale redevelopment (i.e. condos and hotels). Bringing the Boat Show-and its 100,000 attendees to the site, drew attention to the Marine Stadium. Finally, after six years of advocacy it seems that the political winds had shifted. The Miami City Commission began discussing how The City could take over the restoration of the project.

But the City moved at a glacial pace. In 2016, RJ Heisenbottle Architects was selected to begin restoration plans for the Stadium. In 2017, the City issued a Request for Letters of Interest from potential operators of the Stadium. In 2017, the Miami City Commission actually approved the sale of $45 million in revenue bonds to finance the restoration of the Stadium. This was big news but approval remains preliminary. It did not help that there was an election in 2017 and as Tomas Regalado was termed out, a new Mayor, Francis Suarez, was elected. It took a while for his Administration to find its footing.

During this time, advocacy efforts slowly revived. The National Trust for Historic Preservation resumed its long history of support and lit up the Stadium in 2015 for their annual meeting. A new grass roots group, Restore Marine Stadium was created in 2015 and introduced its Facebook page. The group now has over 3,000 followers. In the summer of 2016, Heineken launched a major crowd funding campaign for the Stadium. Its outstanding video of the Stadium went viral generating 39 million views-demonstrating in concrete (can’t resist) terms the enormous commercial potential of the Stadium. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io42_aXraxY)

2019: A Good Year for the Marine Stadium

Here is where we stand (so far):

-Comprehensive restoration plans by RJ Heisenbottle will be completed in the next several months.

-The Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) approved a $1.2 million grant for restoration of the Stadium, subject to receiving applicable Federal and State permits. FIND may provide additional grants in the future to this project.

-The City of Miami has issued a Request for Proposal for an outside, professional operator for the Marine Stadium. Responses are due by the end of August and a number of qualified firms are bidding.

-Restore Marine Stadium and Anzhelika Productions introduced an exhibition of original Marine Stadium seats removed by Heineken and reimagined by artists during Art Basel 2018 at the Miami Dome in Little Haiti. On April 24, 2019, 12 of over 60 seat artworks were exhibited at the Miami Design Preservation League Welcome Center in Miami Beach. Our exhibition entitled “If Seats Could Talk runs through September 9, 2019 in collaboration with Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. All of the artist seats can be seen on the website, www.restoremarinestadium.org and are available for purchase.

-Heineken is back with another promotion. This involves a contest to place your name on a sculpture to be located in front of the Stadium, a series of “Marine Stadium Sessions” (concerts at local clubs) and an upcoming promotion with Publix.

-All these efforts have re-energized momentum, public awareness and press coverage, with recent articles in Ocean Drive Magazine, the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel, on WLRN Radio, Excitement Radio, with lots more to come.

So What’s Next?

The next twelve months are key. The Miami City Commission will be considering several final approvals for the Marnie Stadium-approval of an operator and approval of a construction contract. If the City Commission approves, then the restoration process will begin (construction should take 18-24 months).

It will be necessary to mobilize support to the Miami City Commission at that time. In the past, we’ve been able to generate over 1,000 individual emails to City Commission and this has been a key to our incremental success. To be kept informed about the Stadium, join the facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Restoremarinestadium

Restore The Stadium: Will We Do It And What Have We Learned?

We are cautiously optimistic. The Administration is moving forward and we believe with proper public support at the right time, the Commission will be with us. Challenges remain-such as allocating time and use of the site between Marine Stadium operations and the Miami Boat Show, but there is clearly positive momentum.

However, in Miami nothing is assured and it’s taken almost 12 years to get to this point. So what have we learned?

-Don’t give up!! This has been a grass roots project from the beginning. If it wasn’t for the undying spirit and hard work by many, the Miami Marine Stadium would have been demolished years ago.

-It’s vitally important to have political leadership. In fact, without the support of at least one elected official, our years of advocacy would be history. Mayor Tomas Regalado was a leader when no one else was. His successor, Mayor Francis Suarez has warmed to the challenge and is now a strong supporter. District Commissioner Ken Russell has shown leadership as well. Marc Sarnoff, Commissioner from 2007-2015 was skeptical of the Stadium but nevertheless was willing to advocate for a practical path forward.

-If you are a grass roots organization, it helps to have the support of strong, outside organizations to provide credibility and resources. We have been extremely fortunate to have the following organizations in our corner: The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the World Monuments Fund, Tourism Cares, the Getty Foundation, the American Express Foundation and locally the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau have been important supporters of our effort.

-Try to be realistic, fact based, and not emotional. Carefully consider the arguments of people who may disagree with you. Don’t be afraid to compromise. Always remember, “the perfect” is the enemy of “the good”.

-Don’t forget the press! Stories on television, newspapers, radio, web publications can greatly increase our reach and effectiveness. We’ve also been fortunate here; the story of the Marine Stadium is attractive from a number of angles and we’ve gotten local, national and international press, including a long article in the New York Times, three major stories syndicated nationally by the Associated Press, and a 7 ½ minute spot on the PBS News Hour.

-Sometimes, you have to get lucky. When Friends of Miami Marine Stadium collapsed, the whole site was vulnerable to massive commercial development. But the Miami Boat Show arrived at the right time to preserve the site.

While it is easy to be cynical, especially in Miami, that accomplishes nothing. We’ll end with two quotes from one of America’s greatest entrepreneurs:

“I haven’t failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that don’t work”
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time.”
-Thomas Edison





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(Disclaimer: This article is guest authored by the above credited authors and may not represent the opinions of this institution.)

Art in the Rotunda | Noche Social by Andres Conde 7/11/19


Art in the Rotunda | Noche Social by Andres Conde
Thursday, July 11 from 7 to 10pm
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables
180 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables, Florida  33134

Lovers of art are invited to attend this special exhibit at the historic Hotel Colonnade, now an Autograph property.
Featuring delicious complimentary libations available for consumption, this event will feature works by incredibly talented artists.
The renowned Conde Contemporary is delighted to exhibit a selection of figurative works from their collection at this storied hotel. The gallery, located at 204 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, specializes in contemporary works by a group of imaginative and technically skilled international artists, including José Bedia, Darian Mederos, Luis Enrique Toledo del Rio, Ruben Torres Llorca, Andres Conde and Ernesto Capdevila.

Ocean Drive 4th of July Ocean Drive Orchestra and Fireworks 7/4/19

Ocean Drive 4th of July Ocean Drive Orchestra and Fireworks
Thursday, July 4th – Sunday, July 7th
Ocean Drive
Lummus Park
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Free and open to the Public
Facebook Link

A great way to celebrate Independence Day is with a full 50 piece orchestra by Miami Classical Music Festival on Ocean Drive playing the 1812 Overture during the annual Fireworks display.

This year we are adding family-friendly activities with face painting, stilt walkers, art painting of the flag, ice cream and much more! The Artisan and Farmers Market start off the day with activities in the afternoon and the orchestra at 8:30 p.m. just before the 9 p.m. fireworks get started.

Enjoy the best view at one of the rooftop venues, or an enjoyable meal at one of the famous outdoor cafes then dance the night away!

The fun keeps going on Friday during the Red White and Blues celebration as Rachel Coba Blues Guitarist and Singer brings her band to Lummus Park. July 5th at from 5-6:30 with a second set immediately following at The Clevelander.

Make it a four day weekend at one of our many boutique hotels on Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue in the South Beach District!

Erika Moon’s Burlesque Magnifique – Exotic Beats Edition 7/11/19 – 7/12/19


Erika Moon’s Burlesque Magnifique – Exotic Beats Edition
July 11-12, 9:00pm
The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Tickets: $35 – $75
Eventbrite Tickets

A Cabaret, Burlesque, and Variety Show. Where French Cabaret Meets the Tropical Tease! By the New Times: Erika Moon, one of the best-known burlesque producers in South Florida.

Step into our world of swaying palm trees and sparkling oceans! Produced by Erika Moon, the “Exotic Beats” Edition of Burlesque Magnifique is a dynamic show that is sure to sizzle as it takes you on a trip across the tropics and beyond! Featuring a dozen performers, this 90 minute production includes both classic and neo burlesque, showgirls, comedy acts, and many special surprises. Our talented cast will be sure to make the temperatures rise for a truly entertaining experience! Whether it’s a night out with friends, or date night with that special someone, you’ll be sure to enjoy this memorable summer themed event, all without getting sand in your shoes!

And to complete the experience, once again, Erika Moon and her cast will bring their knowledge to you as an extra special treat! Join members of the cast on Wednesday, July 10th, for a very special burlesque workshop that will teach you some of the seductive tricks of the trade! (Tickets for this specific workshyop are sold separated)

After returning from Cabaret Follies’ first successful tour in Texas, Erika Moon is excited to now share her Exotic Beats edition of Burlesque Magnifique, just in time for the summer!

Florida Supercon 7/4/19 – 7/7/19

Florida Supercon
Thursday, July 4th to Sunday, July 7th
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Tickets: $35 – $285
Tickets

Exhibition Hall Hours:
Thursday: 1pm To 8pm
Friday: 10am To 8pm
Saturday: 10am To 8pm
Sunday: 10am To 6:30pm

Convention Event Hours:
Thursday: 1pm To 1am
Friday: 10am To 1am
Saturday: 10am To 2am
Sunday: 10am To 8pm

Florida Supercon is July 4-7, 2019 at the Miami Beach Convention Center!

We’ll take you on an adventure through your favorite fandoms! Florida Supercon brings special celebrity and creative guests for fans of comics, superheroes, science fiction, anime, cartoons, video games, wrestling and more.

Get ready for the most fun you’ll have all year. Bring your friends or come with your family. Anyone at any age can find something to ‘geek-out’ about at Supercon!

Dress up in Costume or come as you are to Florida Supercon July 4-7, 2019 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

New Tropicana Party 6/7/19

New Tropicana Party
Friday, June 7 | 7–10pm
The Wolfsonian–FIU
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Free and open to the public
RSVP Online

With his biting political satire, celebrity caricatures, and magazine and advertising illustrations, graphic artist Conrado Walter Massaguer (1889–1965) helped shape the visual culture of his native Cuba between the 1920s and 1950s. This installation of works recently gifted to The Wolfsonian Library by Vicki Gold Levi will bring forth Massaguer’s legacy through dozens of works, from images of the “New Woman” flapper ideal (the so-called “Massa-girls”) in his magazine Social to depictions of tropical paradise for the Cuban Tourist Commission. Massaguer’s transnational reach will be shown in his covers for Collier’s and Life, while cartoons of visiting dignitaries and Hollywood stars will reveal how he rubbed shoulders with Franklin D. Roosevelt, Walt Disney, Albert Einstein, and the King of Spain—all evidence of an artist at the center of Havana’s cosmopolitan culture in the decades before the Cuban Revolution.

Promise to Protect Training Tour Miami 5/11/19 – 5/12/19


Promise to Protect Training Tour Miami
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 9:00pm – 6:30pm
Sunday, May 12, 2019, 9:00am -6:30pm
Florida International University Wolf University Center
Room 221
3000 NE 151st St
Miami, FL 33181
Register for May 11
Register for May 12

Frontline communities in South Florida have been fighting against exploratory oil drilling in the Everglades for years. Now the stakes are even higher: the case against Kanter Real Estate has made its way to Florida’s Supreme Court, and we have to take urgent action to stop them.

With Kanter doubling down on its efforts to drill in the Everglades, we’re not backing down or going away. In fact, we’re doubling down too: getting ready to fight harder and smarter, training, connecting, and growing the fossil fuel resistance right here in our community.

That’s why the Promise to Protect Training Tour is coming to Miami. The Promise to Protect was originally created to resist the Keystone XL pipeline, but now the promise has expanded nationwide to inspire organizers like us fighting for the Everglades in South Florida to stand up and refuse fossil fuel projects from entering our backyard.

Can you join us for one of the upcoming trainings?

The Promise to Protect Training Tour is an opportunity for us to learn from Indigenous leadership on how we can protect our threatened environment and frontline communities from toxic and destructive extraction that does nothing but harm people and our planet.

This training will share knowledge from Indigenous leaders on the frontlines of the Keystone XL fight that can share best practices on how we can unite to fight for the Everglades. You’ll learn about nonviolent direct action, support roles that make nonviolent direct action possible, protocols for mobilizing in Lakota territory, and how to carry this work forward as we challenge the higher court officials.

YMU Annual Spring Music Festival 5/25/19


YMU Annual Spring Music Festival
Saturday, May 25, 2019, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Rácket
150 NW 24th ST
Wynwood 33127
Tickets: GA $25, VIP $100
Buy on Eventbrite

YMU will be returning to Racket in Wynwood to host our 7th Annual Spring Music Festival. Save the date and spread the news to help us reach our goal of $150,000 and give 1100+ students across Miami-Dade access to free music education for this coming 2019/2020 academic school year. We have prepared an amazing night of performances by our talented young musicians who have been working hard all year to show off their accomplishments. The Spring Music Festival is YMU’s largest fundraiser of the year and has been one of the most important contributing factors in the continued growth of our organization.

Performances By:

Arrowhead – Avalanche – Ripcord – The Rock Ensemble (MBSH)- Wynwood Jazz Combo – The Jazz Collective – Wynwood Community Jazz Band – Wynwood Rock Ensemble – Wynwood Pep Band – Lotus Jazz Quartet – Noah Billante – Sierra Hudson – Lily Kaplan – Steven Shapiro

100% of proceeds go to free music programming in Wynwood, Overtown, Little Haiti, Opa-Locka, Miami Gardens, Miami Beach, and Coral Gables.

YAA’s 30th Birthday Bash & Festival of the Art 5/18/19


YAA’s 30th Birthday Bash & Festival of the Art
Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10am – 6pm
Young At Art Museum
751 SW 121st Ave
Davie, Florida 33325
Advance Tickets: $5
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite

Celebrate YAA’s 30th Birthday with $5 all-day admission to our biggest bash yet including the 2019 Festival of the Arts and Teen Film Festival.

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Explore the 2019 Festival of the Arts where you can see and buy artwork made by talented young artists all throughout the museum. All profits made go straight to each artist and awards will be given by a panel of judges to several exemplary kids and teens. If you or your child are interested in participating follow the link below for more information on how to register:
https://yaa_foa2019.eventbrite.com

TEEN FILM FESTIVAL
YAA’s inaugural Teen Film Festival is a free to enter competition that invites students (grades 7-12) to showcase their creative cinematic talents. View short films, animations and video art by local teens throughout the day in our screening room. Film submissions will be judged by a panel of accomplished local film makers and awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons and certificates. For more information on how to enter email: volunteer@youngatartmuseum.org

Sponsored by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation | Craig Zinn Automotive Group | FPL SolarNow | Children’s Services Council of Broward County Florida

PRESS RELEASE: No Cafe con Fracking Press Conference on 4/18/18

MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: Friday, April 12, 2019
Contact: Jackie Filson, 202-683-2538, jfilson@fwwatch.org

Elected Officials and Business Leaders Unveil Anti-Fracking Art Installation

Elected officials, Hialeah business leaders, and local artists will present an art installation at the Leah Arts District to demonstrate the threats of oil fracking

Hialeah, FL — On Thursday, April 18th, local South Florida elected officials, business owners, artists, and residents will gather at the iconic 20ft flamingo mural in the Leah Arts District to unveil a new art installation to demonstrate the threats of oil and gas development near the Hialeah aquifer. Concerned residents will also present sweeping support for banning fracking among local elected officials and business owners in Hialeah and Miami Lakes. A recent court approval to drill for oil in the Everglades sparked outrage over the prospect of drilling and fracking in the Everglades a few miles from Miami’s drinking water sources, leading to this public demonstration.

House Speaker José R. Oliva recently stated that he would vote in support of banning fracking. Residents will discuss the legislation to ban fracking that has been filed in the State Legislature. House Bill 7029 to ban fracking has passed multiple House Committees. Speakers will discuss the loophole present in the bill that would allow fracking using matrix acidizing.

What: No Cafe con Fracking Press Conference
When: Thursday, April 18th at 11 AM
Where: Leah Arts District, 1000 E 15st Hialeah, FL
Who: Hialeah Councilman Paul B. Hernandez, City of Hialeah
Sara Britto, The Art Experience
Salome Garcia, Food and Water Watch

NOTA DE PRENSA
Para difusión inmediata: Viernes 12 de abril de 2019
Contacto: Jackie Filson, 202-683-2538, jfilson@fwwatch.org

Funcionarios Electos y Líderes Empresariales Develan Instalación De Arte Anti-Fracking

Funcionarios electos, líderes empresariales de Hialeah y artistas locales presentarán una instalación artística en el Distrito de Artes de Leah para exponer las amenazas del fracking

Hialeah, FL — El jueves 18 de abril, funcionarios locales electos del sur de la Florida, dueños de negocios, artistas y residentes se reunirán en el icónico mural de flamencos de 20 pies en el Distrito de Artes de Leah para presentar una nueva instalación artística que expone las amenazas de los procesos para el petróleo y gas cercanos al acuífero de Hialeah. Los alarmados residentes también mostrarán el extenso apoyo con que se cuenta entre los funcionarios locales y los dueños de negocios en Hialeah y Miami Lakes para prohibir el fracking. Una reciente aprobación judicial que considera la perforación y fracking en los Everglades, a pocos kilómetros de distancia de las fuentes de agua potable de Miami, causó indignación y condujo a esta manifestación pública.

El presidente de la Cámara, José R. Oliva, declaró recientemente que votaría a favor de prohibir el fracking. Los residentes también discutirán la legislación para prohibir el fracking que se ha presentado en la Legislatura del Estado. El Proyecto de Ley de la Cámara de Representantes 7029 que busca prohibir el fracking, ha sido aprobado por varios comités de la Cámara. Los oradores discutirán el vacío presente en el proyecto de ley que permitiría el uso de está técnica utilizando la acidificación de la matriz.

Qué: Conferencia de Prensa No Cafe con Fracking
Cuándo: Jueves 18 de abril a las 11 AM
Dónde: Distrito de Arte Leah, 1000 E 15st Hialeah, FL
Quiénes: Concejal de Hialeah Paul B. Hernandez, Ciudad de Hialeah
Sara Britto, The Art Experience
Salome Garcia, Food & Water Watch

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Reflections of MIU Style ’19 Annual Fashion Show Featuring Student Collections on 4/4/19

The latest collections from the Miami International University of Art & Design Associate of Arts and Bachelors of Fine Arts in Fashion Design students. More than 20 fashion design students presented their collections during the show and I have to say, WOW. I’m fairly particular about fashion, but most of these were quite impressive. Flattering to the body, beautiful colors, interesting materials, and some real innovative lines in this collection. Congratulations to all the students, I look forward to seeing more in the future.

Photographs from Robin Schulz & Friends | Spinnin’ Hotel Miami 2019 on 3/28/19

Had the opportunity to roll through Robin Schulz & Friends at the Spinnin’ Hotel last night. We got to see Robin Schulz himself, as well as a few of his friends. Despite a little bit of rain, the party was popping. The staff at the hotel was awesome (something not always true at MMW parties).

I actually think that in more than a decade of covering Miami events, I have never been in the Nautilus hotel. It is a beautiful place, right between the Shore Club and the Shelborne. The Spinnin’ Hotel goes all weekend, so if you are looking for a good party in Miami Beach, I can definitely recommend it.

Reflections of WMC 2019

Winter Music Conference was March 25-28 at the Faena complex in Miami Beach.

So, I went to check out the new WMC this year. Gotta say I loved it. The new location is beautiful. The vibe was positive and buzzing. Maybe I’m biased because I love being around music biz people, but that is certainly how it felt to me.

It was definitely smaller than back in the heyday, but I heard quite a few people remark that they hoped it would grow in its new home. It does seem like there is still a desire for a professional industry gathering, which is good.

It was well organized. The signage was plentiful and clear, something I am a real stickler about. The staff was polite and helpful, something that is not always common.

They had a nice variety of workshop sessions, including a few that covered more uncomfortable, but necessary, topics, such as mental health issues. There were demos and tutorials, and the modest exhibit hall had quite a bit of gear that attendees could test out.

I think the one thing I missed the most was a talent showcase. I like those a lot. Also, the networking at the Tree of Life was too loosely organized. I would have like to have seen some better management of that. Making connections is really one of the most powerful aspects of a conference, and they let it slide by the wayside this year.

All in all, it seemed a positive and upbeat restart to the brand. I look forward to future iterations as they grow. Below are a few photos of the various spaces and the IDMA after-party.

MIRA Mé Masquerade Dinner Party and Toy Drive Sponsored by C-Note Vodka 12/22/18


MIRA Mé Masquerade Dinner Party and Toy Drive Sponsored by C-Note Vodka
Thursday, December 20, 8:00pm – 11:30pm
Mira Five Stars
801 South Pointe Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Free with TOY Donation
RSVP on Facebook

You are cordially invited to the inaugural MIRA Mé Masquerade Dinner Party and Toy Drive sponsored by C-NOTE Vodka.

Tis the season and we would like to welcome everyone to help the local children of Overtown and Little Haiti that would otherwise, not receive Christmas Presents this year. Bring an unwrapped toy and you can enjoy specialty drinks sponsored by C-Note Vodka and canapes at the bar and reserve a table for our dinner masquerade party.

As a treat, MIRA Five Star will be offering a special $55 prefixed menu FORBES described as “dine like a billionaire” along with DJ and featured performances.

It is a masquerade so if you don’t have a mask we will have some available at the door.

The Food, Art & Drink District – Art Basel 2018 12/6/18 – 12/9/18


The Food, Art & Drink District – Art Basel 2018
December 6 – 9, 2018
FADD District Locations (3)
54 SE 1st St. (Main Location)
19 E Flagler
145 E. Flagler (the 777 Building)
Miami, FL 33131
Entry: Free
RSVP today and get a complimentary welcome cocktail with your check-in on the MMM LIVE app.

MANA Miami, Midtown Miami Magazine and Brett Rayon, proprietor of Miami Pastry, invite you to the Food, Art & Drink District in Downtown Miami during Art Basel to experience the multi-sensorial pop-up experiences of:

The Miami Pastry Market
La Societe de Encouragement
Tea Time with Casa Gioia and Small Tea Room
Enhance your senses with pastry and chocolate from top Miami chef’s, Chocolatiers, savory chefs, alongside New York Culinary Artists. Nightly music programming by local DJs and Musicians will be curated alongside Wellness Exhibitions (activating your 6th Sense) and journey into the future with an Interactive Art Gallery. RSVP today and get a complimentary welcome cocktail with your check-in on the MMM LIVE app.

Miami Pastry Market starring: (12/6 – 12/9)
Z.T.B – croissants, chocolate croissants, BABKA, guava and cheese pastelitos
Fireman Derek Pies – cookies, pies, brownies
Cindy Lou’s Cookies – cookies, merengues, banana bread
5150 Chocolate Bars
Vivian Bakery – 4 leches, Alfajores Lemon Cake
Nichi’s Sweets – Guava Mallorca’s
L’Artisiane Bakery – Vegan croissants and baked goods
Sara Leon Bakery- Gluten free pastries
Vanessa Hida Pastry- Brazilian pastries
Gables Delight- Local and seasonal jams
La Societe de Encouragment Chocolate Shops (12/6 – 12/9)

Brielle Fratellone from Chez Bon Bon
Sarah Tafur from SarahLu’s Confections
Deborah and Yoann Andreu from Bon Chocolatier
Mary Jean from Johnny Cupcakes
Michael Ortiz from JoJo Tea
Mariano Vanoli from Italian Chocolate Twister
Andre Kaulesar – NY Culinary Artist
Chez Bon Bon by Fountainebleu
Cacao Lab by:

Malka Espinel
Rene Contee
Karina Rivera
Vivian Hajjar
Santiago Puga
Carolina Molea
Kim Pearson
Jorge Kauam
Explore the 777 Building (12/6 – 12/9)

Fresh Healthy Restaurant
Experience clean and healthy food and juices from miami restaurant Fresh Healthy from 3pm – 10pm)
Find this pop-up on 145 East Flagler Street in Downtown Miami
EVENTS SCHEDULE (all held in 54 SE 1st Street)

Thursday, December 6th
10am to 12pm | VIP tasting of Gables Delight and Z.T.B
12pm-8pm | Watch Rene Contee a master chocolatier create a masterpiece
8pm – 10pm | VIP Sound Healing and Culinary journey with Jared Bistrong, JoJo Tea and Carolina Molea of L’Artisiane

Friday, December 7th
10am to 12pm | VIP Pastelitos y Cuchifritos Tasting by Miami Pastry Gang
10am to 4pm | Chocolate Making Experience by Sabrina Courtemanche
4pm- 8pm | LIVE chocolate painting and tasting by Malka Espinel
8pm – 10pm | VIP Tasting of La Societe D’ Encouragement
( Bon Chocolatier, Sarah Lu Confections, Chez Bon Bon)

Saturday, December 8th
10am – 12pm | VIP Tasting of Pierres Smoked Salmon, ZTB and Gables Delight, JoJo Tea
12pm – 6pm | Master cake artist Vivian Hajjar , will do a live showpiece
8pm – 10pm | VIP Superstar pastry chef Karina Rivera will do a live demo and tasting

Sunday, December 9th
10am – 12pm | VIP Malka Espinel will create piece of chocolate artwork “cacao terre ”
12pm -4 pm | Honoring Hans Baumon , the creator of Swiss Chalet Fine Foods.
(Sweet and Savory tapas will be created by Chef Marcello Zito, Malka Espinel, Carolina Molea)

Important Information: Limited tickets available and will be closed out soon. RSVP now to attend. Download the MMM LIVE app to discover updates about Art Basel, get Interactive with artwork and claim your complimentary welcome drink at the Bar.

For press credentials and perks e-mail: fadd@mmmlive.com

Sleeping Beauty’s Slumber EDM- influenced Contemporary Ballet Performance 12/7/18 – 12/8/18


Sleeping Beauty’s Slumber EDM- influenced Contemporary Ballet Performance
December 7-8, 2018
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Website

An Age-Old Fairytale Awakens with New Perspective at World Premiere in South Florida During Miami Art Week; Then Travels to New York’s Upper West Side Beacon Theatre

The world premiere of Sleeping Beauty Dreams, a contemporary art exploration of the age-old fable brought to life by Magic Reality Group, will debut at the Adrienne Arsht Center during Miami Art Week. The EDM-influenced performance explores one of the most iconic stories ever told, Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty,” and will showcase the first-ever fusion of live contemporary ballet dance with 3D digital avatars projected on-stage in real-time. The Miami showings of this story never told before takes place at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at Adrienne Arsht Center. The performance then visits New York City the following weekend at the Beacon Theatre.

The legend of Sleeping Beauty has been retold by masters since the 14th century, but no one has explored what the princess was dreaming while she slept for 100 years. Global prima ballerina, Diana Vishneva, performing as Princess Aurora and Marcelo Gomes, as Prince Peter are brought together in a fusion of dance, music, art, and revolutionary 3D digital technology never seen on stage before. Artists joining Vishneva and Gomes include Tobias Gremmler and Bart Hess, with music by famed EDM pioneers, NOISIA, a Dutch trio whose music is featured on Hollywood blockbusters and works with some of the world’s biggest artists including Skrillex and deadmau5.

Sleeping Beauty Dreams is an unprecedented fusion of contemporary dance with state-of-the-art, real-time avatar-mapping projection technology and electronic music for a multi-dimensional scenic experience. This emerging technology allows the constantly transforming avatars of Sleeping Beauty Dreams to seamlessly replicate the dancers’ movements live, adding a whole new dimension to the world of live performance.

Discover an interpretation of what happened during the princess’ 100-year slumber in Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center on December 7th and 8th at 8 p.m., tickets are available here. Likewise, the performance comes to New York at the Beacon Theatre on December 14th and 15th at 8 p.m. and tickets are available here.

Basel On The River 12/6/18 – 12/9/18


Basel On The River
December 6-9, 2018
The Wharf Miami
114 Southwest North River Drive
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Online

Featured Local Artist Pop-Up Galleries, December 7th, 8th, 9th, 7pn-10pm by:
– Rush Bowies – Adriana Jaramillo – Armando Colis – Marlet Lopez – Marta Echazarreta – Yamet Molerio – Markevan Williams – Ruben Trespalacios

Thursday December 6th – Basel on the River Kickoff
Live art by Diana “Didirok” Contraras

Friday December 7th – Designer Dinghy
Drink Specials: $1 Wharf Lager Pints & $3 Glasses Of Wine From 4-7pm, W/ Music By: Paul E & Zea

Saturday December 8th – Montecristo Marina
Drink Specials: 1/2 Price Mojito Drinks & Pitchers From Noon-7pm, W/ Music By: Kid Nemesis & Friends

Sunday December 9th – Anchors Aweigh Basel Brunch
Drink Specials: $50 Bottles Of Moët Champagne From Noon-4pm, W/ Music By Hushmoney

Brought To You By Montecristo Cigars
Eats By: Garcia’s Seafood Open-Air Fish Market & Raw Bar, King Of Racks Bbq, Cracked By Chef Adrianne, Spris Artisan Pizza, La Santa Taqueria, Mojo Donuts, & More!

Enjoy Live Music, Eats, Cocktails & Good Times!
The Wharf Is A 21+ Venue. Children Accompanied By Parents & Leashed Dogs Welcome Before 6 Pm
Dress Code; Proper Dress Attire Required. Venue Reserves The Right To Deny Entry At Doorman’s Discretion.
Walk-In’s Welcome! ‘Sea’ You At The Wharf!

Cavallaria Exhibition featuring Marcos Mello, Isabeli Fontana and Barbara Fiahlo 12/7/18

Cavallaria Exhibition featuring Marcos Mello, Isabeli Fontana and Barbara Fiahlo
Friday, December 7 from 7-10pm
W South Beach’s WET
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Art Basel gets a South American touch on Friday, December 7 from 7-10pm with the Cavallaria Exhibition as famed celebrity and fashion photographer Marcos Mello conducts a live photoshoot of Brazilian supermodel Isabeli Fontana at W South Beach’s WET, while Victoria’s Secret Angel Barbara Fiahlo gives her first exclusive live performance of 3 original songs, 2 days ahead of her music career debut.

Faena Festival: This Is Not America 12/3/18 – 12/9/18

Faena Festival: This Is Not America
December 3-9, 2018
Faena Forum
3300-3398 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Schedule
All programming is free and open to the public.

Faena Art proudly presents Faena Festival: This Is Not America, an exploration on the multiplicity of cultures across the continent debuting during Miami Art Week from December 3-9, 2018. A new experimental platform, the first-ever Faena Festival is an exploration of “America” as a concept, a myth and a narrative that – at times – has divided us, but ultimately has the power to unify across physical, political and conceptual borders.

Faena Festival: This Is Not America features commissions, installations, videos and performances from a range of incredible artists, including Derrick Adams, Miya Ando, Cecilia Bengolea, Joseph Beuys, Ana Teresa Fernández, Alfredo Jaar, Eugene Jarecki, Isabel Lewis, Boris Mitic, Luna Paiva, George Sánchez-Calderón, Tavares Strachan, Wu Tsang and boychild, Agustina Woodgate and Rev. Houston R. Cypress. The theme of the inaugural Faena Festival, “This Is Not America” is keyed to Miami’s enduring role as a port that welcomes migrants, refugees and tourists across the U.S. and the Americas, and from countries around the world. The festival engages with the multiplicity of communities and cultures and the palimpsest of histories that have created the Americas while responding specifically to Miami as its hemispheric hub.

‘Faena Festival: This Is Not America’ features commissions, installations, videos and performances by Derrick Adams, Miya Ando, Cecilia Bengolea, Joseph Beuys, Ana Teresa Fernández, Alfredo Jaar, Eugene Jarecki, Isabel Lewis, Boris Mitic, Luna Paiva, George Sánchez-Calderón, Tavares Strachan, Wu Tsang and boychild, Agustina Woodgate and Rev. Houston R. Cypress.

Official Opening of Faena Bazaar
Sunday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fashion, Innovation & Nature – Panel Discussion
Monday, Dec. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Panel discussion on the subject of fashion, innovation & nature

Faena Festival Opening Day Performance
Mon, Dec 3, 9:00pm
Faena Forum, Miami Beach, FL

Donald Robertson & Teddy Robertson – Live Painting
Tuesday, Dec. 4 starting at 10:30 a.m.
– Live painting with famed artist Donald Robertson & his son, Teddy
– Live sets by DJ Pepe Le Pew

Faena Festival Performances
Tue, Dec 4, 5:30pm
Faena Forum, Miami Beach, FL

Faena Festival Talk Series
Tue, Dec 4, 7:00pm
Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL

Faena Festival: Healing Series
Sun, Dec 9, 9:00am
3500 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

Faena Festival Video and Films Series
Thu, Dec 6, 6:00pm
Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL

Faena Festival: Healing Series / Mardeleva Live
Sun, Dec 9, 8:00pm
Faena Theater, Miami Beach, FL

Fashion Paradise Pop-Up at Tierra Santa Healing House
Pop-Up – Friday, November 30 to Sunday, December 9 | 9:00 am – 9:00 pm | Tierra Santa Healing House
Miami Art Week Sunset Happy Hour – Wednesday, December 5 to Sunday, December 9 | 4:30 – 7:30 pm | Tierra Santa Terrace
Discover a treasure trove of handcrafted fashions, home goods and sustainable brands at Tierra Santa Healing House’s Fashion Paradise Pop-Up from November 30 to December 9 at Faena Miami Beach. Curated by Argentine designer Carolina K, the 10-day retail experience will feature a rotation of emerging and established designers, beauty brands and exclusive collections, including Osklen, Bikini Society, Morphew Vintage, LILFOX, Moon and Jai, Sana Jardin Parfumerie, Polished Coconut, Maryjane Claverol and many more.
Located on the third floor of Faena Hotel Miami Beach, the Fashion Paradise Pop-Up will also welcome visual artists for live-painting of models and accessories, a beauty bar with celebrity make-up artists, conferences on women empowerment and the future of online retail, and a five-piece mannequin installation.
During Miami Art Week from December 5-9, shoppers can also soak up stunning ocean views from Tierra Santa’s breezy terrace with complimentary cocktails, champagne and live DJ sets by Leticia Manfield and other female artists as the sun fades into Miami Beach’s crystalline waters.
Fashion Paradise Pop-Up (Nov. 30-Dec. 9, 2018) is complimentary and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations encouraged as space is limited. RSVP required for all Miami Art Week sunset happy hour events (Dec. 5-9, 2018.). Located at Tierra Santa Healing House, on the 3rd floor of Faena Hotel Miami Beach. For more information and to RSVP, email spamiami@faena.com or call +1 786 655 5570.

Twin Hearts Meditations – Miami Art Week at Tierra Santa
Thursday, December 6 to Saturday, December 8 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Tierra Santa Studio
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Miami Art Week, take a moment for self-care and achieve a heightened state of tranquility through Twin Hearts Meditations at Tierra Santa Healing House. From December 6-8, Spa Director Agustina Caminos will guide these complimentary experiences, utilizing energy manipulation techniques developed by Master Choa Kok Sui, the founder of pranic healing, to promote the expansion of positive energy into your physical and emotional wellbeing. Participants of all fitness levels are invited to revel in a moment of stillness, release negative emotions and open their hearts to new experiences. Meditations are complimentary and open to the public. Space is limited, and reservations are strongly encouraged. To RSVP and learn more, call +1 786 655 5700 or email Tierra Santa at spamiami@faena.com.

Ashtanga Yoga with Tim Feldmann – Miami Art Week at Tierra Santa
Sunday, December 9 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Pao Terrace
On December 8, salute to the morning sun and celebrate the ancient art of Ashtanga yoga with world-renowned instructor Tim Feldmann, presented by Tierra Santa Healing House.
Co-Founder of Miami Beach’s prestigious Miami Life Center, Feldmann will lead this intimate experience on Pao’s ocean view terrace. Complimentary and open to the public. Space is limited and pre-registration required. To RSVP and learn more, call +1 786 655 5700 or email Tierra Santa at spamiami@faena.com.

Twin Hearts Meditation & Sound Healing – Miami Art Week at Tierra Santa
Sunday, December 9 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Faena Forum Amphitheater
On December 9, close out your Miami Art Week celebrations with Tierra Santa Spa Director Agustina Caminos as she leads a rejuvenating Twin Hearts Meditation and Sound Healing experience. Harness the physical and emotional benefits of vibration therapy, guided visualizations, meditation, mantras and more as the energy of Faena Forum’s serene, pink marble Amphitheater soothes and energizes mind, body and spirit. This hour-long experience is open to guests of all ages and fitness levels.
Complimentary and open to the public. Space is limited, and reservations are strongly encouraged. To RSVP and learn more, call +1 786 655 5700 or email Tierra Santa at spamiami@faena.com.

OM Mani Padme Hum Workshop – Miami Art Week at Tierra Santa
Sunday, December 9 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm | Faena Forum Amphitheater
Tierra Santa Healing House welcomes renowned pranic healer Master Glenn Mendoza for an enlightening OM Mani Padme Hum workshop on December 9 at Faena Forum’s Amphitheater. One of the most popular mantras in the world, OM Mani Padme Hum traces its origin to ancient Buddhist history and is thought to possess a purifying effect on the energy that surrounds us due to the mantra’s rate of vibration when stated aloud. Master Glenn Mendoza will share his in-depth knowledge of this spiritually empowering mantra and lead the group in energizing mantra practices to bring about a stronger sense of peace, self-transformation, physical healing and emotional well-being. Workshop priced at $90 per guest. Pre-registration required and space is limited. To RSVP and learn more, call +1 786 655 5570 or email Tierra Santa at spamiami@faena.com

Dream South Beach To Transform Into Jonathan Mannion Gallery For Art Basel 2018 12/5/18

Dream South Beach To Transform Into Jonathan Mannion Gallery For Art Basel 2018
Wednesday, December 5th at 5pm
Dream Hotel
1111 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website

Kicking off Art Basel 2018, Dream South Beach has partnered with world-renowned portrait photographer Jonathan Mannion on a show entitled, It was All A Dream. Inspired by Biggie Smalls’ famous lyrics and Mannion’s career in capturing the hip-hop industry, the hotel lobby will transform into a gallery, showcasing 25 pieces, including exclusive pieces that have never been seen before by the Miami audience. The installation will also consist of some of Mannion’s classic images including Biggie, Missy Elliot, Lil Wayne, and Drake along with his 665-polaroid collection featuring Snoop Dogg, Usher, Eminem, Ludacris, and more.

In celebration of the showcase, Mannion and Dream South Beach will host a viewing on Wednesday, December 5th at 5pm, followed by a Q & A and reception at the hotel’s bespoke rooftop, HIGHBAR.

“We’re excited to partner with Jonathan at Art Basel 2018,” said Rohit Anand, VP of Brand Partnerships for Dream Hotels. “His Influence on art and culture is in line with the Dream Hotel brand, and we look forward to growing this relationship to a national level with exhibits, installations, and events across all of our properties.”

Mannion, who displayed his work most recently at The Compound in NYC this past Fall, began his career as the studio assistant for the legendary Richard Avedon. For decades, the photographer has shot numerous album covers and turned his love of hip-hop into a career that has shaped the public personas of globally recognized artists.

The FilmGate Interactive Media Festival 11/30/18 – 12/6/18


The FilmGate Interactive Media Festival
November 30 – December 6, 2018
Silverspot Cinema
300 Southeast 3rd Street, #100
Miami, FL 33131
Tickets: $10 – $200
Register on Eventbrite

The FilmGate Interactive Media Festival brings fans, creators, investors, and reporters to Downtown Miami to the benefit of the interactive media industry and our local creative community. The sixth edition of the FilmGate Interactive Media Festival will take place in Downtown Miami during Art Basel Week 2018, November 30 – December 6. Connect with innovators in journalism, filmmaking, virtual and augmented reality, games and interactive art. Join talks with The Washington Post, Magic Leap, Vice, Vox Media, and more. Explore a sensory playground of 59 VR & AR experiences including the groundbreaking “Spheres,” produced by Darren Aronofsky.

Other festival locations:
Mana Contemporary
Downtown Media Center

Veterans Wellness Day 11/16/18


Veterans Wellness Day
Friday, November 16, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Center for Social Change
2103 Coral Way
Miami, Florida 33145
Free
Register on Facebook

In honor of Veterans Day, The Center for Social Change is offering a series of wellness events for FREE for veterans and their families, or by donation for anyone else who is interested in joining. Participants do not need to be members of the coworking space. All proceeds will go to a veteran organization.

We’ve curated an afternoon of events designed to destress and chill.

Schedule of Events

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Restorative Yoga with Anamargret
Members at The Center often refer to restorative yoga as “Guided Napping”. Unwind, relax, and restore in a sequence of resting poses padded by blankets and bolsters. No yoga experience or special clothing is necessary. Participants often fall asleep =)

1:00pm – 1:30pm
Mugwort Tea and Chill Session
Settle into your Sound Healing Meditation seat with a warm cup of mugwort tea. Mugwort is an herb traditionally used to relax the body, clear the mind, and allow one to maintain a meditative state while lying in a sleeping position.

1:30pm – 2:30pm
Sound Healing Meditation with Christina Pearce and Brian Lemmerman
Find a yoga mat, snuggle up with some blankets, and enjoy the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, tuning forks, and bamboo flute music played by experienced mindfulness and meditation teachers.

2:30pm – 3:30pm
Cafecito Recharge
What? It’s Miami! Catch up with friends and family while getting your afternoon buzz with fresh cuban coffee and light snacks.

Center for Social Change is located on the corner of Coral Way and SW 21st Avenue in the offices above Xixon restaurant, on the second floor.

The parking details below are specific to this event.

If you’re traveling by car: The Center has free parking (only for this event) on Floor 2B of the parking garage attached to 2103 Coral Way. If these spots are full, metered spaces are available of Floor 2A. Cash, Park Jockey, and Pay-by-Phone are all accepted.

Floor 2A is the accessible floor and has disabled permit parking. Electric vehicle recharging stations are also available.

There is also metered parking adjacent to the building payable with Pay-by-Phone and there is some free street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, especially south of Coral Way. Be sure to observe “Residents Only” and “No Parking” areas.

If you’re traveling via mass transit: Miami-Dade Bus #24 and the free City of Miami Coral Way Trolley both stop just around the corner from the building. Both bus lines connect to the Vizcaya Metrorail Station at Coral Way and SW 12th Ave.

If you’re traveling by bike: Bicycle racks can be found along the sidewalk in front of the building and in the garage.

Image and Audio Consent and Release: If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform Center staff upon arrival at the venue and we’ll accommodate your request.
The Center for Social Change will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms, including publications, websites, email newsletters, social media, presentations, media releases, and marketing materials. The Center for Social Change does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event, you grant permission for the Center for Social Change to use your photograph/video in this manner.

Mex/Art We Are One 12/1/18

Mex/Art We Are One
When:December 1st , 2017 – 7:00p.m.
Miami Wynwood
119 N.W 29th St.
Miami, FL 33127
Cost: $35 Adults | $25 Seniors and Students with ID (Limited). $20 for Groups of 10 and more
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com by phone (305) 733-5655
RSVP info@be-artgallery.com

“The art doesn’t has restrictions and has no prejudices. The art is freedom and reflections.” With this slogan, Mex/Art is defined in an exhibition of the Contemporary and Pop Art that will take place from December 1st to 11th 2017, during The Miami Week of the Arts hosted by Florida City.
Mex/Art, a cultural and social project of Be/Art Gallery, is an online Gallery of art that promotes the works by artists of different origins, styles and genders.

During the difficult moments that we are living in the United States, in Puerto Rico by the devastations of the hurricane Maria and the earthquake (Mexico City, Morelos, Hidalgo y Oaxaca) that have occurred in past days, Mex/Art tries to be a bond of kindness and humanity with those whom have been affected.100% of the money collected from the sales of the opening day tickets, will be destined to support the Puerto Rican and Mexican victims.

Mex/Art will have areas like The Green Garden, where the attendees can taste many different and delicious traditional dishes with a contemporary touch. At the same time the Pop-Up Store will open their doors to the local and Mexican Designers that are in vogue to show their latest pieces.
Some of the Mexican artists that represent the culture with their pieces are Neón Carón Jesús Lima, Jorge Marín, Esteban Fuentes and Colectivo Madera de Lobo. As invited artist, there will be the brazilian Romero Britto.

La Santa Taqueria is collaborating with Be/Art Gallery to curate the culinary experiences for guests of Mex/Art – a contemporary and pop art exhibition celebrating emerging and established Mexican artists, from paintings and drawings to sculptures from December 1-11. Artists featured include Romero Britto (Brazilian invited artist), Jorge Marin, Jesus Lima, Neon Caron, Alvaro Cuevas, Gabriela Montano, Robert Morleghem, Carlos Luna (Cuban invited artist) and more.

Erika Moon’s Burlesque Avant-Garde 11/8/18 – 11/10/18


Erika Moon’s Burlesque Avant-Garde
Workshop Only – November 8th, 8Pm
Shows November 9-10th, 9Pm
The Gleason Room at the Fillmore
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Box Office: 305-673-7300
Link for both Workshop and show
Ticket for show

Prepare to seduce your inner darkness as Erika Moon Productions whisks you away to a world of shadows and desires. Burlesque Avant-Garde will chill and excite you by bringing the alluring dark side of sophisticated burlesque alive!

Our exclusive cast presents a powerful, glamorous, and mystical fantasy to Miami Beach in a way no one has before. This post-Halloween fall event will feature edgy jaw-dropping acts, while tempting the audience with dazzling costumes, and amazing performers!

It’s no surprise that Erika Moon, the groundbreaking producer of European classic cabaret shows here in South Florida, was recently heralded as one of the best-known producers in South Florida by Miami New Times. While Burlesque Avant-Garde is an “out of the box” concept for Erika Moon compared to her other events, her dedication to entertainment and production value shines brightly with this exciting theme. Burlesque Avant-Garde is a step away from the “burlesque norm” of glittering glamour and is instead an indulgence of the shadowy world that will drive the audience wild. It’s sure to leave everyone begging for more!

Be sure to dress to impress for this spectacular event, as you might have an opportunity to be part of the show! As an extra treat, join us on Thursday, November 8th, for a very special burlesque workshop that will teach you some of the seductive tricks of the trade!

Erika Moon’s Burlesque Workshop
November 8th@ 8Pm
Registration: 7:45PM
Class: 8:00PM – 10:00PM
Join us on Thursday, November 8th, for a very special burlesque workshop that will teach you some of the seductive tricks of the trade!
This is a limited engagement with only 20 spots available, so get your tickets fast!
Ticket for class

InList Presents Royal Racer Official Art Basel Kickoff Party 12/4/18


InList Presents Royal Racer Official Art Basel Kickoff Party
December 4, 2018 10pm till’ Late
RC Cola Factory
550 Northwest 24th Street
Wynwood, Miami, FL 33127
Event details
RSVP in the app

Every year we turn it up a notch with bigger and better entertainment, theatrics and creative art installations to kick off Art Basel Miami 2018 while celebrating magnate Moishe Mana’s birthday.

This year we present a one-of-a-kind immersive retro Japanese POP ART party experience like never before, curated and co-created by renowned artist Miguel Paredes. Join socialites, celebrities, influencers and musicians as we toast to life and the arts. Music and performances by Gianluca Vacchi, Sonic Butterfly Productions, Dj Siso World and more..

Attendance is Free for InList members only. Private VIP tables are offered for purchase this year; all of which come with a beautiful custom piece of pop art from Miguel Paredes for groups of 8 and up!

Various private VIP table options are available, including:
Table for 6 guest at $1,500 featuring premium bottle service – 2 bottles of liquor , 1 bottle of Moet champagne, a bucket of water plus mixers
Table for 8 guests at $3,500 featuring a 36” x 36” limited edition oil-on-canvas piece from Miguel Paredes and premium bottle service – 3 bottles of liquor, 2 bottles of Moet champagne, a bucket of water plus mixers
Table for 10 guests for $5,000 featuring a 40”x40” limited edition oil-on-canvas piece from Miguel Paredes and premium bottle service – 4 bottles of liquor, a Magnum of Perrier Jouet Brut, a bucket of Redbull, a bucket of water plus mixers
Table for 15 guests for $10,000++ featuring a large-size oil-on-canvas artwork from Miguel Paredes and premium bottle service – 6 Bottles of Liquor, a Magnum of Perrier Jouet Brut, a bottle of 1942, a bucket of Redbull, a bucket of water plus mixers
All additional guests are $150 per person . All packages will have a 7% sales tax and a 18% service charge added to them.

11th Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival 11/10/18


The Eleventh Annual Downtown Miami International Riverwalk Festival and Boat Parade
November 10, 10am-4pm
Miami Riverwalk
Miami, FL 33132
Free Admission
Website

A Signature, Legacy Event in Downtown Miami-Brickell. On the Riverwalk adjacent to 315-335 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33131 and on the Riverwalk in the rear of the Intercontinental Hotel @100 Chopin Plaza

This special multicultural event allows our local residents and visitors to explore and interact among the local arts and culture vendors, while also showcasing the unique surroundings at the mouth of the Miami River”.

This Years’ Theme- “The Best Of – International”
• Featuring authentic Music, Arts, Culture and Food, Boat Parade, Children’s Activities, Live Painting, and beautiful Door Prizes all along the beautiful Miami Riverwalk.
• Some of this year’s highlights will include: multicultural cuisine and entertainment
• We welcome back so many sponsors and supporter of the past and lots of new ones!
• Wonderful Raffle Prizes for Free Raffle from Downtown Restaurants, Hotels, Hand-made items Our Arts and Crafts Vendors and much more!

1 Block from Bayfront Metro Mover Station
Metered parking on street and in nearby Downtown Garages

Center for Social Change Halloween Open House 10/17/18


Center for Social Change Halloween Open House
Wednesday, October 17th, 5:00 PM
Center for Social Change
2103 Coral Way, 2nd floor
Miami, FL 33145
Tickets: Free
RSVP Here

Join us for our Halloween Open House on October 17th to meet local changemakers and learn how you can be part of this collaborative, community-driven environment for nonprofits and social entrepreneurs. Costumes are encouraged! We look forward to seeing you all there!

This event is free and open to the public. Light bites and refreshments will be served.

Music and Change Jam and Discussion 6/16/18

Music and Change: How we can use art and music to inspire change and environmental action.
Saturday, June 16, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Center for Social Change
2103 Coral Way, Miami, Florida 33145
FREE, please Register Online

This event will include an artist happy hour and jam session for those interested. As well as a discussion on how we can use art and music to engage the community. If you woud like to do a small performance, please reach out to Salome Garcia at 786-387-5111.

Live Music and Food
Special Guests to be announced!

In partnership with 350 South Florida and The Miami Climate Alliance

3rd Annual Earth Day and Holistic Lifestyle Expo Featuring Ms U.S.Earth 4/28/18


3rd Annual Earth Day and Holistic Lifestyle Expo Featuring Ms U.S.Earth
April 28, 2018, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Meraki Restaurant
142 SE 1st Ave, 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33131
Free Admission

Featuring Jennifer Lovelace, Ms. U.S. Earth
Earth inspiring songs on guitar by Daniela Toro

Holistic Vendors
Environmental Education Vendors
Sustainable Products
Recycled Art, Plants, and more

Miami New Times’ Best of Miami Release Party 6/21/18

Miami New Times’ Best of Miami® Release Party
Thursday, June 21, 2018, 8 to 11 p.m.
X Miami
230 NW Fourth St.
Miami, FL 33132
Tickets: $45 through May 11
$50 starting May 12
$60 at the door June 21
Tickets: Best of Miami® Party

To hell with the moon over Miami. This city is about its stars, not only the celestial kind, but also the ones who walk the red carpet, play roles in film, sprint down the athletic field, or make masterpieces in the kitchen. The Magic City’s most prominent players do amazing things, and New Times’ Best of Miami® issue is here to celebrate them. This edition will soon name more than 300 of the area’s finest restaurants, hottest clubs, most delightful diversions, and top places to shop.

New Times’ Best of Miami® Release Party will be held at X Miami Thursday, June 21, from 8 to 11 p.m. X Miami is a new social apartment community designed for the most fun and convenient living experience in the heart of downtown. Party attendees will be among the first to experience the lobby cocktail lounge, picnic courtyard, sky-view social hall, and Vegas-style pool deck. Guests of the Best of Miami® Release Party will enjoy culinary delights for the first time by a multitude of local restaurants, including 107 Steak & Bar, Amour de Miami, Fifi’s on the Beach, Doggi’s Arepa Bar, Diced, Giardino Gourmet Salads, K. Ramen. Burger. Beer., Lobster Bar Sea Grille, Poke Life, Rosetta the Italian Bakery, Sweet Treats by Me, Mason, and Yarumba. While enjoying these great bites, attendees can sip specially crafted cocktails by Banyan Reserve Vodka, Canna Vinus Wine, Coopers Craft Bourbon, Gemma di Luna Wine, Koloa Rum Company, Finlandia Vodka, Oak & Palm Coconut Rum, VOGA Italia Wine, Tippler’s Orange Liqueur, and many others.

A new tradition begins at New Times’ Best of Miami® Release Party: The 2017 Best Charity winner will be the beneficiary of this year’s event. In 2017, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired was chosen as Best Charity and will receive a portion of the ticket sales from this event. Founded in 1931 as the Florida Association of Workers for the Blind, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired has changed more than just its name during its 85-year history as Florida’s premier rehabilitation organization of serving the blind. Miami Lighthouse now serves nearly 15,000 people each year and reaches an additional 3,300 through community education and outreach programs.

Photographs of World Happiness Summit Miami 2018

By Guest Contributor Sarah Hirth

“A multi-sensory and inclusive event gathering leading experts that takes us on a journey to learn, experience and practice tools that assist people on a path to sustainable happiness and well-being. Through knowledge and new positive mindsets attendees can reshape their personal, family and professional lives.” – from the WoHaSu website.

The WOHASU 2018, that took place at the University of Miami, was a weekend filled with inspiring and educational talks about happiness. Leading experts in from various different disciplines, such as positive psychology, fashion, media, sustainability, economics, mindfulness, technology, and business, attended this year’s summit. The topics of the presentations ranged from sharing personal experiences and personal projects to talking about the science behind happiness. Of course, there were many more areas that were covered, but in some way, they all related to the main topic of happiness. This year, the WOHASU welcomed people from over 35 countries and 45 US states.

Every morning a few early birds participated in the outdoor yoga program, before attending the first talk around 9 am. Although the weekend was filled with many talks, and panels, there were also breakout sessions during which multiple experts presented in different rooms at the same time. This allowed attendees to chose presentations that they were most interested in. Attendees also had the opportunity to meet with coaches in small groups. These sessions were great for networking, but also for talking about the lessons learned and how to best implement and integrate the lessons into a daily routine.

Photographs of SoBeWFF Grand Tasting 2/24/18

EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. All proceeds from the Festival benefit the students of the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management who also assist Festival organizers with sponsorship fulfillment, restaurant and exhibitor recruitment, logistics, and inventory as well as working alongside some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. To date, the Festival has raised more than $26 million for the School.

The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.
sobefest.com

Photographs of Barilla Italian Bites on the Beach 2/22/18

America’s beloved queen of Italian cuisine joined us at the Festival once again to celebrate the release of her latest cookbook Giada’s Italy (Clarkson Potter, April 2018). Giada De Laurentiis shares secrets of la bella vita with readers, taking them on a journey of the dishes that have inspired her family traditions for years and giving an intimate look at some of her favorites. She hosted more than 30 of the nation’s greatest chefs serving up dishes originating from various regions of Italy. Guests enjoyed Mezza di Mezzacorona’s Italian Glacial Bubbly & estate-grown wines from Mezzacorona’s Trentino vineyards, refreshing cocktails from Aperol and Campari, and a captivating live musical performance by the “All Star,” Multi-Platinum and Grammy nominated group, Smash Mouth, presented by Magic City Casino.

CoastFest: Protect Our Coast Family Music and Art Festival 2/11/18

CoastFest: Protect Our Coast Family Music and Art Festival
Sunday, February 11, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Entry: FREE
Pre-registration is recommended for faster entry.
Parking: Available 5 minute walk at Lincoln Rd Mall Parking Garages for $1/hr
Valet also available.
Hashtag: #ProtectOurCoast

Please join us for a wonderful afternoon of education and excitement to raise awareness about the offshore drilling issue. On February 11th, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm we will be at the beautiful Surfcomber hotel in Miami Beach for CoastFest.

Enjoy an afternoon of music, art, education, refreshments, and words from our incredible speakers. This event is free and welcoming to all. It includes plenty of kids activities and interesting things for the whole family, as well as opportunities to make your voice heard about the issue of offshore drilling on our coast.

Music by
Salt Cathedral and more!
Live art creation by awesome Miami-based artists
Griselda Lechini
Rei Ramirez

Youth arts activities hosted by Artist & Craftsman Supply.
A special thank you to Center for Social Change for their amazing support.

Want to take action sooner? Send in your public comment right now!

ATTENTION Artists, Non-Profits, Businesses, and Community Leaders:
We still have room if you would like to participate!
More info here.

Gator Jam Presents Southern Uprising Tour & Krome BBQ Cook-Off 3/10/18

Gator Jam Presents Southern Uprising Tour & Krome BBQ Cook-Off
March 10, 2018, 4 PM – 11 PM
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
500 S.W. 177th Avenue,
Miami, FL 33194
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite

Join us at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming for a fun-filled day of music and BBQ as the Southern Uprising Tour rolls into town with some of the finest country and Southern rock this side of the Mississippi!

Master fiddler Charlie Daniels and his band will highlight an evening of music with the legendary Marshall Tucker Band lighting up the stage. Singer, songwriter and actor Travis Tritt will sing his hits while Florida gets its due with Tampa’s Outlaws setting the tone with 40 years of music under their belt buckles.

The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians is also happy to announce the Krome BBQ Cook-off. This juried competition will bring together the best, most delectable and finger-licking barbecue in the South. With four categories (Boston Butt, Chicken, Pork Ribs and Specialty), Florida grillers will be bringing their “A” game for prizes and bragging rights.

Tribal members will also face-off in a Fry Bread competition—churros and elephant ears beware! Fry Bread is a delicious Native American staple and soon to be your favorite snack!

General Admission tickets are $55 with sweet VIP “Meet & Greet” packages available too.
Don’t miss out on the BIGGEST and TASTIEST bash in South Florida.

City of Miami: Resolution to Protect our Coast 1/25/18


City of Miami: Resolution to Protect our Coast
Thursday, January 25, 9:00am – 12:00pm
City of Miami Government
444 SW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
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On Thursday January 4th, 2018, the White House announced its plans to open nearly all U.S. federal waters to offshore drilling activities. In a new draft five-year program for oil and gas development, the Department of the Interior (DOI) outlined its plans to expand future oil and gas leasing to the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans, as well as the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

This plan includes the possibility of drilling for oil DIRECTLY off Miami’s beaches in the straits of Florida. This is the largest number of potential offshore lease sales ever proposed.

THIS IS WHY:
On January 25th at the City of Miami Commission Meeting, City Commissioner Ken Russell of District 2 will be introducing a Resolution opposing Offshore Drilling and Seismic Airgun Blasting.
Miami Residents must attend to show the City of Miami how crucial it is to keep oil and gas drilling OFF our beaches.
#ProtectOurCoast

YogaRefresh 2018 at New World Center 1/6/18


YogaRefresh 2018 at New World Center
Saturday, January 6, 10:00am – 7:30pm
New World Symphony
New World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Prices:
Single Yoga Class: $35
Restorative Yoga Class and Sound Healing: $55
Sound Healing Only: $30
Tickets Online

Flow. Restore. Recharge

Start your New Year off right! Celebrate 2018 with a day devoted to mindfulness and music in the world-class New World Center Performance Hall. Retune and relax your body through the healing rhythms of live classical music, yoga, sound bowls and other healing instruments.

SCHEDULE

10:00 AM Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Wake up your senses with an energetic 60-minute morning vinyasa flow class led by Amy Dannheim from Tropical Vinyasa, Paula Walker from Green Monkey Miami Beach, and Adrian Molina from Warrior Flow, accompanied by live performances by New World Symphony Fellows. Bring your mat, a towel and water.

5:00 PM Restorative Yoga
Rest, relax and set the tone for your evening with a restorative 60-minute yoga class led by Jodi Carey from Flowintuit Yoga, accompanied by live performances by New World Symphony Fellows. Bring your mat, a towel and water.

6:30 PM Sound Healing (this session)
Open up blocks and rebalance your energy with the vibrational power of the sound bowls and other sound healing instrumetns as they take center stage in a 40-minute sonic session led by Michelle Berlin from Tropical Vinyasa and Innergy Meditation. Bring your yoga mat, a pillow and water.

To bundle this class with one of the yoga sessions, please call the NWS Box Office at 305.673.3331.

Pop Your Cork With Us NYE Party with UC|CU 12/31/17


Pop Your Cork With Us NYE Party with UC|CU
Sunday, December 31, 10pm – 1am
Betsy Hotel Rooftop
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
$20 – Midnight toast, Light fare, Party Favors, Cash Bar
$40 – 2 Drink Tickets, Midnight toast, Light fare, Party Favors, Cash Bar
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(Additional drink tickets available for $10, if you purchase the $40 admission ticket – In Advance Only)

About AnnATOMIC: There once was a little boy in the swamps of Miami… Who grew up to be a gorgeous (?) and hysterical clown princess!

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Holiday Spectacular by Erika Moon – A Classical Burlesque & Cabaret Show 12/16/17


Holiday Spectacular by Erika Moon – A Classical Burlesque & Cabaret Show
Saturday, December 16, 7.30Pm and 9.30Pm
The Gleason Room Backstage at the Fillmore
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets at Eventbrite

While all good children are trying to make the nice list for Santa for their Christmas gift, Erika Moon Productions will be making things naughty this Holiday season!

Burlesque is coming to town right here on Miami Beach at the Fillmore just steps away from the iconic tourist attraction, the Lincoln Road shopping mall! From the producer of Burlesque Magnifique, Viva Paris International Show, and more, comes Holiday Spectacular – A Cabaret, Burlesque, and Variety show! Come experience classic burlesque as we turn up the heat for this icy extravaganza, just in time for the holidays!

Make this a fun dinner show of your own! Start off your entertaining evening by doing some seasonal shopping and having dinner on Lincoln Road before joining us for a fabulous night! Our Holiday Spectacular will dazzle you as it brings to South Florida a not so silent night featuring the finest burlesque, cabaret and variety entertainers, as well special guests from across the country. We’ll be turning the sunshine city into a wintery wonderland!

Satisfy your wish list in the world of glamour and seduction filled with performers that will jingle your bells while bringing holiday spice to the classic cabaret atmosphere.

To keep in the spirit of the giving season, each patron will each have an opportunity to take home a beautiful Christmas gift from Erika Moon’s Boutique! and additional surprises! So grab your tinsel and join us for a night of naughty and nice!

Life Is Art presents [Art Fusion] – South Florida Artists Live Painting Showcase at Spectrum Miami 12/6/17 – 12/10/17


Life Is Art presents [Art Fusion] – South Florida Artists Live Painting Showcase at Spectrum Miami
Spectrum Miami Tent
Booth 101
1700 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
VIP Opening Party on Wednesday, December 6 | 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Public Show Hours
Thursday, December 7 | 1:00PM – 9:00PM
Friday, December 8 | 1:00PM – 10:00PM
Saturday, December 9 | 1:00PM – 9:00PM
Sunday, December 10 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM
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Spectrum Website
Life Is Art Webpage

Life Is Art is excited to bring over two dozen local artists painting live at Spectrum Miami 2017 for #ArtFusion!

Featured Artists:
Alejandra Vargas, Alfred Hernandez, Amir Shakir, Brenda Presil, Chip Southworth, Courtney Einhorn, Dorvilier Olivier, Edwive Seme, Emil Bodourov, Eric Karbeling, Grace Mcgann, Griselda Lechini, Harmony Jones, Ivette Cabrera, Javier Valle Perez, Jd Jorge De Lara, Jennifer Maria, Jorge Bravo, Juan Navarro, Litana, Marco Caridad, María Patiño, Marlet Lopez, Melinda Gallop-The Brushless Artist, Opin, Renda Writer, Roberto Manoly, Tilly Strauss

Thank you to Paola Rico for our delicious opening night refreshments Sangria blanca Ponte Cecckio, Don Bernardino red wine, and Fashion Cuvee

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Breakfast with the Arts & Technology 12/6/17


Breakfast with the Arts & Technology
Wednesday 12/06, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
HistoryMiami Museum
101 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33130
Register Online

From virtual reality to NASA’s artist-in-residence, full-body motion tracking, livestreamed 360-degree video, projection mapping, artificial intelligence and virtual reality, change-maker Chris Denson, will explore the intersection of arts and technology and discuss how tech entrepreneurs, creatives and artists can develop new means of creative expression and amplify the creative ecosystem.

Chris Denson is the creator of the Innovation Crush podcast profiling some of the world’s most daring projects from marketing ideas to technology innovations and more to 750,000+ followers. He is also Director of Omnicom Media Group’s Ignition Factory, the key group responsible for emerging innovations across media, technology, and culture. Leigh-Ann Buchanan is Director of Miami’s Venture Café. The Thursday Gathering is Miami’s largest weekly gathering for the innovation, entrepreneur and startup ecosystem.

Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami 12/6/17 – 12/10/17


Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami
Opening Night Preview Party Hours, Wednesday, December 6, 6 PM – 10 PM
Show Hours, Thursday, December 7, 1 PM – 9 PM
Friday, December 8, 1 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, December 9, 1 PM – 9 PM
Sunday, December 10, 12 PM – 5 PM
Red Dot Miami & Spectrum Miami Tent
1700 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33132
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The countdown has started for the much-anticipated Miami Art Week, and now that we’re less than three weeks out, we’re excited to announce the Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami show schedules are live! From the Opening Night Preview Party to Meet the Artist events to Art After Dark, there’s something for the serious collector, glitterati, and the partier at Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami.

Art Labs feature specially curated projects by leading galleries, art institutions, and art collectives within the show. Check out what we have in store for you at this year’s shows!

Our Path
Sculptor James West of Studio Wild West celebrates the natural world with Our Path, a monumental, contemporary outdoor sculpture that invites attendees to contemplate their role in the world.

A Walk in the Clouds
Curated by Noor Blazekovic of Irreversible Projects, with the support of Jane Hart of Lemon Sky Projects and Neil Gold of Galleria Farms, A Walk in the Clouds is an unforgettable experience with an empowering message: Each of us is connected to the other through our body, mind, and spirit.

Art Loves Fashion
Curated by Celia Evans, Planet Fashion TV brings its one-of-a-kind vibe with Art Loves Fashion, featuring fashion shows, cocktails, and a live performance by a special celebrity recording artist.

Rainbow Ribbon Magic
Curated by Sarah Stieber and Theresa Fulton of Sarah Stieber Fine Art, Rainbow Ribbon Magic features Stieber’s visual language, which spans artistic mediums in recognition of sisterhood and creative empowerment and reflects the colorful, energetic, and vibrant culture of women everywhere.

Art Fusion with Life Is Art
Watch art come alive during Art Fusion, curated by James Echols, as Life Is Art’s specially selected group of artists creates its next masterpiece right in front of your eyes.

In celebration of the most contemporary and extraordinary art from around the world, please join us, as we cut the ribbon to open Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami 2017 at the Opening Night Preview Party, sponsored in association with Cervera Real Estate, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Get your tickets now for what we promise will be two unforgettable shows!

Renowned Artist Jack Amoroso Presents A Lifetime Of Artistry 11/16/17


Renowned Artist Jack Amoroso Presents A Lifetime Of Artistry
Thursday November 16, 2017, 6:30PM-9:00PM
Grove Gallery & Interiors
2884 Bird Ave
Coconut Grove, FL
Kindly RSVP to: gpineres@creativasgroup.com

Art lovers are welcomed to attend a very special opening reception: “A Lifetime of Artistry” next Thursday November 16, 2017 from 6:30PM-9:00PM featuring works by the highly recognized and acclaimed Jack Amoroso. The event will take place at Grove Gallery & Interiors located at 2884 Bird Ave, Coconut Grove.
A recent experience inspired this very special event. Amoroso came home to see smoke rising from the house he shared with Patricia, his wife. The fire, which destroyed many of his life’s work, while devastating, is the beginning of a new chapter. He has found a new studio for his paintbrushes, and is back to creating. Amoroso will literally rise from the ashes to display his works.

Jack Amoroso first came from Boston to South Florida at the age of eighteen, and thought it was a “rather groovy place; a place where a young artist could survive.” Two years later he made his move to Coconut Grove permanent, and began his long and storied career as a many faceted creative.

Amoroso is a veritable legend of the Grove art scene. A founder of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Director of the Playhouse Gallery, and widely exhibited throughout his seventy plus year career, he is highly accredited worldwide.

Dubbed “The Last of the Bohemians,” and coming in to his professional own during the 1960s and 70s, he falls in line with other great masters of modernism. Like Duchamps, he turns the most common of objects into art. Like Matisse, Amoroso is a master of color. And like his friend and mentor Picasso, Amoroso utilizes almost every medium, and has perfected the Cubist’s perspective.

Event guests will be treated to music, amazing art, and signature martinis courtesy of Findlandia Vodka, and specially selected wines and lite bites by Happy Wine. Special desserts will be presented by Craving Sweets.
The event will feature a special presentation with the City of Miami and City of Miami Fire Department.
Amoroso is the embodiment of le joie de vivre, and this exhibit represents: A Lifetime of Artistry.
“A Lifetime of Artistry” opening will take place

The Tenth Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival and Boat Parade 11/11/17


The Tenth Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival and Boat Parade
November 11, 2017, from 10:00AM- 4:00 PM
On the Riverwalk adjacent to 325-335 S. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
and on the Riverwalk
in back of the Intercontinental Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza
Free Admission
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“This special multicultural event allows our local residents and visitors to explore and interact among the local arts and culture vendors, while also showcasing the unique surroundings at the mouth of the Miami River”.

This Years’ Special Event Featured Country Partner –Antigua and Barbuda

• Featuring authentic Music, Arts, Culture and Food, Boat Parade, Children’s Activities and beautiful Door Prizes all along the beautiful Miami Riverwalk.
• Some of this year’s highlights will include: multicultural cuisine and entertainment”
• We welcome back so many sponsors and supporter of the past and lots of new ones!

Relief Effort –Please Bring one new, unopened personal care item for Barbudans affected by Hurricane Irma

1 Block from Bayfront Metro Mover Station
Metered parking on street and in nearby Downtown Garages

Homeless Trust, Brickell City Centre & Life Is Art present Roofs Riving 11/9/17 – 11/15/17


Homeless Trust, Brickell City Centre & Life Is Art present Roofs Rising
November 9 – 15, 10am – 10pm
Brickell City Centre
701 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
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“Roofs Rising” Represents Miami’s Greatest Reminder That Housing Ends Homelessness
Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust Creates Art Installation to Ignite Awareness and Support Among Landlords About Homeless Housing Programs
November 8 – 15 at Brickell City Centre

More than 1,000 people call Miami streets home. The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust wants to change that by growing its stock of available rental units to house the homeless. To help raise awareness of this goal, and in honor of Homeless Awareness Day, November 9, 2017, the Homeless Trust is launching an art installation called “Roofs Rising”– an initiative that encourages the public to rethink the connections they have to landlords who may have available housing.

Roofs Rising is mosaic made up of more than 1,000 hand painted mini-homes laid out in the shape of one large house. Each house was painted by a different student, elected official, community leader or activist.

“Roofs Rising may be Miami’s greatest reminder to date that housing ends homelessness,” said Ronald L. Book, Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.  “Our entire community needs to coalesce around the issue of affordable and supportive housing for homeless individuals and families, while learning about our RentConnect initiative, set up to fund homeless housing. We are using Roofs Rising as a non-traditional way to identify rental units so we can get more people off the streets, out of shelters, and on to living new lives full of hope and potential.”

Designed to call attention to the homeless housing needs in our community and to educate people about RentConnect, each house represents a homeless person living on Miami streets and in need of a home. The mini-homes will eventually become house-warming gifts to those in the Trust’s Continuum of Care, but more importantly, serve to open doors and pathways for supportive housing solutions for those most vulnerable in Miami-Dade.

The Homeless Trust’s RentConnect provides a team of housing professionals who connect landlords with tenants. The initiative provides guaranteed rent, high touch support for landlords and renters, security deposit support and claims based mitigation funds. Landlords wanting to register properties with the Homeless Trust should visit www.homelesstrust.org or call 305-375-5605.

More than thirty organizations– such as Ransom Everglades School, Florida International University, Chapman Partnership, Swire Properties, local elected officials and even federal officials – gave of their time and talent to decorate and paint houses and to assemble the project into a16’x20’ piece of art open to the public.

This unique art installation is being constructed as a first time project by Life Is Art, a Miami Beach based arts organization creating positive change in the community through art and culture events.

For more information on hosting the Roofs Rising art installation in your community, contact Adrienna Sotomayor at 305-571-1455.

SCHEDULE

Wednesday 7 pm
Launch of Roofs Rising at Brickell City Centre, 701 S. Miami Avenue. It’s an art installation made up of mini-houses, hand-painted by hundreds of Miamians. Amazing visuals impacting vast audiences around Miami – 30 plus organizations participated! Project is aimed at getting landlords to rent to the Homeless Trust. Invite only. For a VIP or Media invitation, please contact us.

Thursday, 10:30 am
19 different public high schools unite at St. Thomas University to learn about homelessness. Speaker is a formerly unaccompanied/homeless youth who is now on scholarship at FIU. Amazing kid. 800+ students attend.

Thursday all day
School events and rallies (mostly morning and some late afternoon) – 60+ events including “Bench Meet Ups” where kids will rest on benches for long periods of time to understand a little about what many homeless experience every day.

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About The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust:  Founded in 1993, The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust is a county agency headed by a board of 27 volunteers which serves in an advisory capacity to the Miami-Dade County Commission charged with the responsibility of implementing the Miami-Dade County Community Homeless Plan. These volunteers represent the business, religious, educational, provider and political communities, along with formerly homeless individuals. For more information regarding The Homeless Trust visit www.homelesstrust.org.

Concrete Beach Brewery Deck the Walls Block Party to Benefit Life Is Art 11/18/17


Concrete Beach Brewery Deck the Walls Block Party to Benefit Life Is Art
Saturday, November 18 at 1 PM – 7 PM
Concrete Beach Brewery
25 NW 24th St
Miami, Florida 33127
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Featuring a LIVE PAINT contest by:
Monique Lassooij – Nate Dee – Rei Ramirez – Renda Writer – Courtney Einhorn – Ivan Roque
YOU choose the winner! Must be in attendance to vote.

#DrinkArtMakeBeer comes to life with our second annual Deck the Walls block party and live art extravaganza on November 18th!

Join us for live art and the 2017 can release of our spiced imperial porter, Deck the Walls.

Highlights Include:
– Can release at 1pm
– $1 of every Deck the Walls beer sold during the event to benefit Life Is Art
– Live Art competition to determine the design of our 2018 Deck the Walls can
– Live music
– Food trucks

Burger Beast Wiener Bash 2017 featuring Vince Neil of Motley Crue 11/4/17


Burger Beast Wiener Bash 2017 featuring Vince Neil of Motley Crue
Saturday, November 4th, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37th Avenue
Miami, FL
All-inclusive packages for this event start at $60.
Parking is free, with valet parking available.
www.wienerbash.com

Admission includes unlimited samples of South Florida’s tastiest competing hot dogs and sausages, an assortment of desserts, soft drinks and a seat at the Magic City Amphitheater , where the audience will have the opportunity to enjoy musical performances by Great White and Vince Neil.

Wiener Bash’s competitors are:
Arbetter’s Hot Dogs, Babe Froman Sausages, Da Burger Shack, Doce Provisions, Dog ‘n Suds (all the way from Michigan), Doggi’s Arepa Bar, El Rey de las Fritas, Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill, Killer Melts, King of Racks BBQ, Mac & Chess, MEAT Eatery & Taproom, Monster Burgers, Orange Bear Grill, Pincho Factory, Proper Sausages, Sweet Dogs & Twisted Fork Kitchen

Desserts & Snacks:
Chifles Snacks, Sweetness Bakeshop, Tio Colo’s Bocaditos de Helado, Wall’s Ice Cream, WISE Potato Chips

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to feature Las Vegas style slot machines, hosts the 2nd annual Wiener Bash, presented in partnership with Burger Beast. Wiener Bash is a celebration of grill-worthy meats with an extra helping of hair metal. 18 South Florida restaurants and food trucks, including Arbetter’s, Pincho Factory, and all the way from Michigan, Dog ‘n Suds, will showcase their takes on tasty cylindrical meats while Great White and Vince Neil of Motley Crue sing their classic hits onstage. Wiener-lovers can enjoy a bottomless sampling of hot dogs, sausages and desserts.

Our panel of judges will decide who makes the Best Wiener in the land: Chat Chow TV’s Gio Gutierrez, Cheeseburger Baby’s Steph Vitori, Que Riko con Kiko’s Kiko Suarez and current Hell’s Kitchen All Star Robyn Almodovar.

The festival is sponsored by Kraft/Heinz, Magic City Casino, and Miami Lakes Auto Mall.

Photographs of South Beach Seafood Week Chef Showdown 10/20/17

The #ChefShowdown assembles Miami’s top executive chefs for an evening of competitive cook-offs where YOU are the judge. In a perfect combination of competition level cuisine, tropically fresh cocktails, and live entertainment, the #ChefShowdown tours guests through the best of Miami’s culinary scene, featuring 16 of Miami’s most progressive and recognized Executive Chefs. This was a CAN’T miss experience for all.

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Life Is Art Founder’s Video Log #3 10202017

Tea & Poets http://www.teaandpoets.com
Tom Schramm https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-schramm-1a093062/
Unity Coalition http://www.unitycoalition.org
Opa-locka Community Development Corporation http://www.olcdc.org
Hank Willis Thomas https://www.hankwillisthomas.com
Homeless Trust http://www.homelesstrust.org #RoofsRising

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So, it appears these are going to be bi-weekly (sort of) instead of weekly. Once a week is just way more than I can handle. These take forever to do.

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Article by Catalyst Miami
https://catalystmiami.org/extreme-poverty-inequitable-disaster-response-highlighted-hurricane-irma/

SMASH the Slumlords – Adrian Madriz smashtheslumlords.org

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House of Horror Haunted Carnival & Phantasma Music Festival 10/5/17 – 11/4/17

House of Horror Haunted Carnival & Phantasma Music Festival
Thu, Oct 5, 2017 – Sat, Nov 4, 2017, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Miami International Mall
1455 NW 107th Avenue
Doral, FL 33172
Weekday Ticket- valid only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Weekend Ticket- valid only on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays (EXCLUDES: Friday, Nov. 3rd and Satuday, Nov. 4th)
** Ticket may only be used for one single-day admission **
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House Of Horror Haunted Carnival
Miami’s largest Halloween Haunt Experience returns October 5th through November 4th.
Dare to walk the terrorizing halls of 1455 Asylum and Gates of Phobia or stroll down the midway to the Freak Emporium for a chillin’ site. For those 21 and over, take a peak over to “The Underground”, all while enjoying unlimited attractions, rides, and the best carnival eats!

Phantasma Music Festival
You Asked For It…and House Of Horror Haunted Carnival delivered! Now bringing you a 2-day Killer Live Music Experience you Don’t want to miss!
Phantasma Music Festival 2-Day Ticket – valid only on Friday, Nov. 3rd and Saturday, Nov. 4th

The Sara Gala 10/12/17


The Sara Gala
Thursday, October 12, 7pm – 11pm
Coral Gables Woman’s Club
1001 E Ponce de Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
TICKETS: $60 now, regular $80.
Buy tickets online

UC|CU’s SARA GALA is Oct. 12, 2017…A magical night of Music, Dance, Art, Film, Food, Drinks & Fabulousness…At the historic Coral Gables Woman’s Club, as we Celebrate the Life of Spain’s 1950’s Iconic Diva of Music, Film and Stage and LGBT Ally, SARA MONTIEL

Sara Montiel (1928-2013) is widely considered one of Spain’s greatest female film stars of the 20th century: but it is perhaps more for what she managed, with huge skill, to come to symbolize than for her artistic output that she will be remembered long-term.

She was the first Spanish actress to conquer Hollywood in the 1950s, acting alongside Burt Lancaster and Gary Cooper – and her beauty helped her gain a trail of lovers and husbands that ranged from Hemingway (who taught her to smoke cigars) to the film director Anthony Mann.

Sara Montiel is revered as an LGBT Icon, for her beauty, fierceness & relentless pursuit of gender equality.

Enjoy divine performances of Montiel’s biggest hits by the MIAMI GAY MEN’S CHORUS, cameos by VINNA ROUGE, RichArt, Flamenco Dancing, excerpts from author JAVIER MONTILLA’s Ultimos Dias con Sara Montiel, Imagery by famed photographer ALBERTO RIVAS…

Open Bar, Gastronomic Samplings, Glamour y mas…

Benefiting UNITY COALITION|COALICIÓN UNIDA, the First & Only organization for the South Florida Latinx|Hispanic|LGBT community – advancing Equality & Fairness – through Education, Leadership and Awareness, since 2002. unitycoalition.org

Same Kind of Different Movie Red Carpet Screening 10/18/17


“Same Kind of Different” Movie Red Carpet Screening
Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Regal South Beach Stadium 18
1120 Lincoln Road Mall
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost: $15.17
Buy Tickets on Eventbrite

Downtown and Greater Miami neighbors are getting together to explore how understanding homelessness can go a long way in creating a more vibrant and safer downtown.

Join with your friends to see the nationwide advance- screening of Same Kind Of Different As Me. The NY Times bestseller non-fiction book – and now movie – shows us that change in communities starts with recognizing the ways some people become homeless in the first place. You just might be surprised!

The stars of the movie include Academy Award winners Renee Zellweger and Jon Voigt, plus Academy Award nominees, Greg Kinnear and Djimon Hounsou, who portray Ron Hall and Denver Moore, co-authors of the novel by the same title.

Our Red Carpet Screening will give insight to neighborhoods impacted by homelessness with a focus on how we can help one another.

Please know proceeds from ticket sales will cover costs of the Red Carpet Screening event, and there will be refreshments available for purchase at the theater.

Multi-Chamber of Commerce Event 10/4/17


Multi-Chamber of Commerce Event
Wednesday, October 4th 2017
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Crate
100 SE 9 st
Miami FL 33131
( Mary Brickell Village next to Baru)
Valet Parking: $10 Valet Parking or street parking
Cost: Members $10,Non Members $15 in advance
Cost at the Door: NO tickets will be sold at the door.
Dress Code: Business Attire
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Wednesday, October 4th 2017

The Chambers of Biscayne Gardens, Bolivia, Camacol, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Global Trade Chamber, Honduras, Medley , Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, along with the Rotary Club of Miami Brickell and Dominican International Business, Tourism & Development
Federation, Inc. Invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking event.

This is an advance ticket event, Tickets must be purchased prior to the event , NO tickets will be sold at the door.

Mish Mash SMASH Bash! Fundraiser for SMASH! 9/23/17


Mish Mash SMASH Bash! Fundraiser for SMASH!
Saturday, September 23, 2017, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Drinkhouse Fire & Ice Bar
1672 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets
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Come vogue, lindy hop, and game the night away as we raise some cash for SMASH! All proceeds go to develop affordable housing for slum affected residents in Liberty City and LGBTQ Homeless Youth! Please consider sponsoring a low-income person if you can’t personally attend!

Your entry fee includes a drink and food!

We welcome co-sponsors United Houses of Florida and Gay Vista Social Club! We’re gonna have a BALL!

Thanks to Sugar Sullivan for providing the Lindy Hopping demonstration!
We’ll have plenty of set-ups for Super Smash Bros and Just Dance!
If it seems like a random mish mash of activities, thats cuz it is!

Struggle for Miami’s Affordable and Sustainable Housing is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. SMASH’s Mission is The creation of a Community Land Trust that will adequately address the needs of inner-city Miami residents affected by the symptoms of gentrification (slumlords, rising rents, lack of community control), and that is shaped, developed and implemented by those same residents.

For links to our work and progress, please see below:
http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/could-shipping-container-homes-help-solve-miamis-affordable-housing-crisis-8864967
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/biz-monday/article118877713.html
https://thenewtropic.com/smashing-slumlords-liberty-city/
https://archpaper.com/2017/04/miami-gentrification-working-class-neighborhoods/

Miami New Times Celebrates Tenth-Annual Iron Fork 10/5/17


Miami New Times Iron Fork
Thursday, October 5, 2017
VIP: 6 to 7 p.m.
GA: 7 to 10 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33131

VIP: $70 now through August 20
$80 regular price August 21 through October 4
$90 at the door
GA: $50 now through August 20
$60 Regular Price August 21 through October 4
$70 at the door
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Miami New Times’ Iron Fork celebrates its tenth anniversary Thursday, October 5, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Dining enthusiasts can enjoy dishes from some of the finest restaurants in South Florida. The event’s footprint will extend into the James L. Knight Center’s world-class theater and entertainment venue next door.

This year’s Iron Fork will grow exponentially, bringing culinary creations from more than 75 of South Florida’s luxury and fine-dining restaurants, including Amore de Miami, the Brick, Toro Toro, Texas de Brazil, Cibo Wine Bar, Morton’s Steak House, Dr. Limon Ceviche, Caja Caliente, Wine Date, Sensory Delight, Soyka, and Kaori, to name a few.

In addition, New Times is proud to announce a partnership with the Miami Rescue Mission. For almost a century, its outreach centers have been housing the homeless across South Florida. Today the mission’s Miami-Dade and Broward centers serve more than 1,300 men, women, and children each day. Last year, the organization served more than a million meals, many of them to hungry children. It also houses approximately 800 people in residential, life-changing programs. Guests can participate in a special raffle during the event, with 100 percent of all proceeds going to support the cause.

As in past years, celebrated chef Allen Susser will host the Chef Competition, a fierce fight to the culinary finish between two of Miami’s hottest toques. The competitors will be announced soon!

The epicurean event will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. for general admission ticket holders and will bring together thousands of young professionals, local businesses, and foodies for an evening of gourmet food selections, tasty libations, and live entertainment. Guests who prefer a more intimate dining experience can purchase VIP tickets, which include entry to the event one hour early, at 6 p.m., and access to a private VIP bar and lounge area with complimentary Estrella Damm beer, Voga Italia wine, and Barton & Guestier sparkling wine. This section will also offer food from elite restaurants such as BLT Steak and BLT Prime.

Fabulous Miami Multi-Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange 9/6/17


Fabulous Miami Multi-Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange
Wednesday, September 6th 2017, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Crate
100 SE 9 st
Miami FL 33131
(Mary Brickell Village next to Baru)
Cost: Members $10,Non Members $15 in advance
Cost at the Door: NO tickets will be sold at the door.
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Wednesday, September 6th 2017

Dress Code: Business Attire
Valet Parking: $10 Valet Parking or street parking

The Chambers of Biscayne Garden,Bolivia, Camacol, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Global, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,Poland , along with Brickell Rotary Club of Miami Brickell, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking event. Members $10 in advance Non-members $15 in advance.

CANCELED ArtsLaunch2017 9/9/17

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED BY THE ORGANIZERS DUE TO THE DANGER OF HURRICANE IRMA
ArtsLaunch2017
Saturday, September 9 at 10 AM – 10 PM
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Florida 33132
Tickets

MEET MIAMI’S NEW ARTS SEASON

Enjoy a FULL day of fun and our official box office opening*

The Farmer’s Market and Café at Books & Books will open at 9 a.m.
The Box Office will operate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Stay tuned for a full schedule of activities!

120 arts organizations, 25 live performances, 15 eateries, cost for admission $0. That’s right! The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ ArtsLaunch is back and bigger than ever on Saturday, September 9th!

The free, all-day community happening will be the official kick-off for Miami’s 2017-2018 season. Over 100 local cultural organizations will take to the Ziff Ballet Opera House Stage at their largest Community Arts Village yet—and so will you. The day will be filled with Broadway demos, dance workshops, and an entire lineup family-friendly festivities.

Take a tour of the entire Arsht Center campus, experience culinary demos by BRAVA by Brad Kilgore, or just wind down at the Food Caravan Boulevard and Sweet Street filled with some of Miami’s favorite bites. Be among the first to snag tickets to The Arsht Center’s upcoming season with no handling fees*, or stay for the explosive after party jam!

– Over 40 Shows On Sale*
– $5 Parking in Lot C
– Food Boulevard and Sweet Street
– Miami DDA Community Arts Village of 120 cultural organizations
– A Kids’ Silent Disco Party
– Chef & Mixology Demonstrations
– A Family Kid Zone on the Thomson Plaza
– Broadway Workshops and Mini-Performances
– The Longest International Conga Line
– An Evening After Party with Live Music on the Thomson Plaza

*No handling fees on single tickets purchased in-person at the box office on Sep 9, 2017. Does not apply on all performances, certain restrictions may apply.

***Community Arts Village Organizations Confirmed***
Make sure that you visit these organizations to find out about their upcoming seasons!

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
Area Stage Company
Art Box
Art Miami
Artist in Residence in Everglades
Arts & Business Council of Miami
Arts for Learning
Beaux Arts of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami
BE Dance Studios
Centro Cultural Español
City Theatre
Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Combat Hippies
Comic Cure
Conchita Espinosa Conservatory
Coordinated Arts of Miami
Coral Gables Arts Cinema
Culture Force
Culture Shock
Doctor Aromas Foundation
Downtown Development Authority
Dranoff 2 Piano
Fantasy Theatre Factory
FIU College of Communication, Architecture and The Arts
FIU Miami International GuitarART Festival
FIU School of Music
Florida Grand Opera
Florida Guitar Foundation
Fluxus Warehouse – Agatha Wright Dance Co.
French Arts Associates
Gable Stage
Hard Rock Hollywood
Historic Hampton House
History Miami Museum
IlluminArts
Institute of Contemporary Art
Jazz in the Gardens
Jerry Herman Ring Theatre
Jewish Museum of Florida – FIU
KROMA Art Space and Studios
Latin Plus Entertainment
Learn O1
Life Is Art, Inc.
Little Haiti Cultural Center
Little Revolt
Locust Projects
M Ensemble Company
Magic City Opera
Main Street Playhouse, Miami Lakes
Malaysia-Indonesia Contemporary Arts
Miami Acting Company
Miami Buskerfest Festival
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
Miami Children’s Chorus
Miami Children’s Museum
Miami City Ballet
Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Miami Dade Public Library System
Miami Hispanic Ballet/22nd International Ballet Festival Miami
Miami Light Project
Miami Music Festival
Miami Music Project
Miami New Drama/Colony Theater
Miami Symphony Orchestra
Miami Theater Center
Miami Web Fest
Miami Wind Symphony
Miami Youth for Chamber Music
Miramar Cultural Center
Museum of Contemporary Art
National Young Arts Institute
New World School of the Arts
New World Symphony
Nu Deco Ensemble
O,Miami Poetry Festival
Opa-locka Community Development Corporation
Orchestra Miami
OUTshine Film Festival
Overtown Performing Arts Center
Perez Art Museum
Peter London Global Dance Company
Pinecrest Gardens
Roy Rodriguez Fine Arts
Seraphic Fire
Siempre Flamenco
South Florida Friends of Classical Music
South Florida Symphony Orchestra
South Florida Youth Symphony
StepFlix Entertainment
Stop, Breathe, and Smile
Style Addicts, Inc.
Talent 4 Change
The Bass Museum
The Fillmore Miami Beach
The Rhythm Foundation
The Waking Hearts
Thomas Armour Youth Ballet
Urbaniza Realty -urbanizastudiogallery.com
What if Works, Inc.
Wynwood Theater and Arts
Zoetic Stage

ArtsLaunch2017 will close out the day with a free concert that starts at 7 p.m. featuring local superstars Jody Hill & Deep Fried Funk Band, Suénalo, plus Grammy and Latin Grammy nominees Locos Por Juana.

News: Matt Haggman Resigns from Knight Foundation

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The Knight Foundation just circulated this letter:

Our friend and colleague, Matt Haggman, Knight Foundation program director for Miami, has resigned, effective July 21. Chris Caines, who has ably served as Matt’s associate, will assume responsibilities as Knight interim program director for Miami.

Since Matt joined Knight in 2011, we have invested more than $28 million in supporting high-growth entrepreneurship in Miami and South Florida. We intend to continue this important work and to generate a more connected, better supported community of entrepreneurs. Our goal continues to be to make Miami a hub of ideas and innovation.

Chris has been working closely with Matt, our grantees and partners. He embodies Knight Foundation’s commitment to informed and engaged communities and will continue the work seamlessly.

Matt leaves Knight with our profound gratitude for his leadership and efforts. Please join me in wishing him well in his next endeavors.

Mike Abrams of The Miami Herald is circulating the rumor that Haggman may be running for Congress – http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article148195384.html

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Workshop: Demystifying the Art of Proposal Writing with Susan Caraballo 7/29/17

Workshop: Demystifying the Art of Proposal Writing with Susan Caraballo
Saturday, July 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
Website

Whether participants are in the midst of a fellowship application and want feedback or they want to delve into writing proposals, this workshop provides a hands-on approach to the process. Through a combination of discussions and a mock panel, participants will gain first-hand experience in the grant-writing and grant-making process. Workshop is limited to 20 participants. Participants are asked to fill out a mock artist fellowship application before the workshop. The application is emailed prior to the workshop. The application deadline is a few days prior to the workshop. Applications will be peer-reviewed by participants. Participants are encouraged to bring writing materials or a laptop to the workshop. Sponsored by Miami Book Fair.

Susan Caraballo has had a long career as an independent arts consultant, producer and curator. Early in her career, she founded Artemis, a service and presenting nonprofit arts organization, whose mission was to support and develop South Florida-based artists. Currently, Susan works with the Harpo Foundation and independently curating exhibitions and developing creative projects. From 2012-2016, Susan served as the Artistic Director of the ArtCenter/South Florida. Prior to this appointment, Susan was the Producer and Assistant Curator for the Contemporary Arts Project at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and Administrator at Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation. She has worked with numerous arts organizations and artists in South Florida and Washington, D.C. Susan has served on a number of Boards of Directors and Committees, including City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places, Tigertail Productions, 801 Projects, SFCA’s interdisciplinary Sound Arts Workshop, and the Children’s Cultural Coalition. She has also served as a panelist on several grant review panels including Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Southern Arts Federation, Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Ohio Arts Council and Miami Light Project’s Here & Now Festival.

Designing Your Organization for Gender Equality 8/14/17


Designing Your Organization for Gender Equality
Mon, August 14, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
CIC Miami
1951 Northwest 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Free
Register on Eventbrite
There is a FREE parking lot adjacent to the venue. Entrance to the parking lot is on 7th Avenue.

Creating and fostering more gender equal organizations is essential, yet challenging. Persistent cultural dynamics and deeply held individual beliefs are some of the key root causes of the inequality we see today, but research shows that de-biasing people’s minds is time-consuming and expensive. Focusing on structural solutions through behavioral design is a cutting-edge and proven approach to promoting gender equality.
Gender equality expert Siri Uotilla will discuss the latest insights from behavioral research and show how they can be translated into practical tools that advance equality in the workplace through improved sourcing, hiring, promotion and retention of talent.

Siri Uotila is a research scholar at the Women and Public Policy Program at the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government. She is an expert in promoting gender equality within organizations and in translating academic research into practical interventions to advance women in society. Siri has worked with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and local governments to improve gender equality through such projects as researching culture and leadership at senior levels; designing a paid parental leave policy; and spearheading legislative advocacy to increase women’s representation on corporate boards. She also has experience in management consulting.
Siri has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, and a B.A. in Chemistry and Physics from Harvard College.

AGENDA FOR THE EVENING:
6:30 PM: Refreshments and socializing at CIC Miami.
7:00 PM: Introduction and presentation from Siri.
7:40 PM: Q&A with the audience.
7:50 PM: More refreshments and socializing at CIC Miami.

Life Is Art Soul Of Opa-locka Show 6/24/17


Life Is Art Soul Of Opa-locka Show
Saturday, June 24th, 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Opa-locka Art & Rec Center
675 Ali Baba Avenue
Opa-locka FL 33054
Entry is FREE WITH RSVP
Plenty of free street and lot parking is available.

 Life Is Art, Opa-locka CDC and the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs join together to bring you the Soul Of Opa-locka Show! A music showcase of the Opa-locka sound and people. Featuring local musical artists of all ages and styles representing their experience.

Featuring the incredible Afro-Cuban sounds of PALO!
Locals Showcase Includes:
VP, JAKX, Luna of Dirty5ive
Edwive Seme aka Edwaffle
Bernard (2seater) Kearse
Joel Talabert aka Godson the Great
And more!
Open mic available time permitting.

The Ms. Cheezious Food Truck will be on hand with their delicious grilled cheese and other delectables.
Miami Events Group will be serving up all your favorite beverages with a full bar, as well as plenty of non-alcoholic drinks.

With support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Lip Service 35: True Stories Out Loud! 5/20/17


Lip Service 35: True Stories Out Loud!
Saturday, May 20, 7:30PM – 9:30PM
Actors’ Playhouse
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Tickets

Now in its tenth year, Lip Service began as an intimate gathering of storytellers and story lovers and grew into a literary happening that regularly draws more than 500 people to its shows. This is the smartest, hottest, and most honest storytelling event in South Florida: eight people, eight stories, eight minutes each. The stories are hilarious, heartbreaking, poignant, embarrassing, inspiring, and all true! The stories are edited and rehearsed, but you never really know what you’re going to get until you get it. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll cringe. And you are guaranteed to feel inspired to tell your own story. Brought to you by Miami Book Fair.

Rum Renaissance Festival Grand Tasting 4/22/17 – 4/23/17


Rum Renaissance Festival Grand Tasting
Saturday, April 22, Sunday, April 23, 1pm to 6pm
DoubleTree Miami Airport Hotel and Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami, FL 33126
Info & Tickets

Rum is fun. And rum people are fun people. Let’s discover the very best rums in the world with a spectacular two-day all-inclusive grand tasting. From across the USA, the Caribbean, Central and South American to the far reaches of the globe, sample the best rums at Miami Rum Fest’s Grand Tasting event. Learn more about rum from leading experts, guest lecturers and international judges with master classes and hands-on interactive demonstrations. A select group of International Rum Judges are sequestered for three days of blind tasing sessions. The results are tabulated and announced at the Miami Rum Fest. Miami Rum Festival includes a special limited-access section exclusively for importers and rum producers to meet with distributors, retailers and rum professionals.

Second Annual Earth Day and Holistic Lifestyle Festival 4/15/17


Second Annual Earth Day and Holistic Lifestyle Festival
April 15, 2017- from 11:00AM- 3:00 PM
Griffing Park/ Griffing Center
12220 Griffing Blvd.
North Miami, FL 33161
Free Admission and Free Parking

Environmental Education, Environmental Music, Children’s Activities
Art, Craft, Vegan and Vegetarian Food, Sustainable Services, Environmental Agencies, Holistic Products, Demonstrations, Plants and Free Raffle

Entertainment Featuring: Lanny Smith –The Earthman, Drumming Circle,
Grant Livingston-on Guitar, Daniela Toro, Maryann Payne (MAP Dance)
and other special guests

For further information please call: (305)-416-6868

2nd Annual Earth Day & Holistic Lifestyle Festival 4/15/17

Second Annual Earth Day and Holistic Lifestyle Festival
April 15, 2017- from 11:00AM- 3:00 PM
Griffing Park/ Griffing Center
12220 Griffing Blvd.
North Miami, FL 33161
Free Admission and Free Parking

Environmental Education, Environmental Music, Children’s Activities
Art, Craft, Vegan and Vegetarian Food, Sustainable Services, Environmental Agencies, Holistic Products, Demonstrations, Plants and Free Raffle

Entertainment Featuring: Lanny Smith –The Earthman, Drumming Circle,
Grant Livingston-on Guitar, Daniela Toro, Maryann Payne (MAP Dance)
and other special guests
For further information please call: (305)-416-6868, sustainavillage@aol.com

AIDS Walk Miami 2017 4/23/17


AIDS Walk Miami 2017
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Soundscape Park
400 17th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Register Now

AIDS Walk Miami is a 5K walk-a-thon fundraiser through the picturesque streets of South Beach benefiting over 15,000 individuals living in our Miami-Dade and Broward Communities who have been affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS.

The event continues to be Miami’s largest HIV/AIDS awareness fundraiser and continues to attract thousands of participants who walk for different reasons, but walk together for one common cause: to support Care Resource and Food For Life Network food bank and its work to prevent new infections, maximize the health outcomes of those infected, and to end the epidemic here in South Florida.

Join us this year as we take the next step in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Knight Arts Challenge Community Conversations 3/20/17, 3/21/17, 3/22/17, 3/23/17, 4/3/17, 4/6/17

Knight Arts Challenge Community Conversations
Monday, March 20, 6:30pm
Milander Center
4800 Palm Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012

Monday, March 20, 8:00pm
Live Radio show on Jolt Radio, Discussion & Call in using this phone number 305.912.5658.

Tuesday, March 21, 6:30
The Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th St
Miami, FL 33127
(KAC winner DJ Le Spam will spin following presentation)

Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Pl
Miramar, FL 33025

Wednesday, March 22, 6-9pm
Historic Hampton House
4240 NW 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142

Thursday, March 23, 6:30-8:00pm
Kendall Excello Dance Studio
8700 SW 129th Terrace
Miami, FL 33176
Warehouse district

Little Haiti Cultural Center Theatre
212 NE 59th Terrace
Miami, FL 33137

Monday, April 3, 11am
Gato Bldg
1100 Simonton
Key West, FL 33040

Thursday., April 6, 6:30-8:00pm
Respectable Street
518 Clematis St
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Band to follow Lindsey Mills and the Lazy Lovers

Knight Arts Challenge Miami – offering a share of $2.5 million for local arts ideas – Submit Best Idea for Chance to Win Grant – Deadline April 28

Ife-Ile Afro-Cuban Dance Festival, Origami Everglades, Reading Queer Literary Festival, PageSlayers Summer Camp, N8tive Reel Cinema Festival are all winners of a 2016 Knight Arts Challenge, a grant awarded to any one with an idea that brings South Florida together through the arts.

A project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Knight Arts Challenge is accepting ideas through April 28. “The Knight Arts Challenge is an opportunity for everyone to pursue his or her artistic dreams,” said Victoria Rogers, vice president for arts at Knight Foundation. “We want hear your big ideas that can help inspire, reflect, and engage your community.”

Applying takes 150 words to fill out the initial application, which will be available at knightarts.org through April 28, so be ready to distill your complex ideas down to their very essence, if you can.

There are only three rules for submissions:
1) The idea must be about the arts.
2) The project must take place in or benefit South Florida.
3) The grant recipients must find funds to match Knight’s commitment.

Many previous Knight Arts Challenge winners have been small, grassroots efforts that reflect South Florida and its many cultures. They include the recently launched Nu Deco Ensemble, which aims to be a 21st century orchestra for Miami; MicroTheater Miami, which adapts an idea from Madrid by offering short plays in shipping containers; in addition to funding to engage the public in creating a major public art project in Opa-locka.

4th Annual Reception for the PAMM Fund for African American Art 2/21/17

4th Annual Reception for the PAMM Fund for African American Art
Feb 21, 7 PM – 9 PM
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Florida 33132
Contact Addy Castellanos: acastellanos@pamm.org | 305 375 1707

Join us in celebrating the fourth year of the PAMM Fund for African American Art. Enjoy performances by Olujimi Dance Theater and Aja Monet, announcement of new acquisitions and more.

The evening will showcase “Kahina: A Tangled Root,” a performance by Olujimi Dance Theater. The piece is inspired by North African queen, warrior, and religious leader, Dihya Kahina, who lived during the seventh century. The work generates a conscious awareness and expanded knowledge of self and collective identity of the Black Female Body. The performance will “un-earth’ significant historical, economical, philosophical, and cultural contributions of the Black Female Body utilizing ancestral memory, story, song, text, collective memory, and moving images with an exploration of landscape, environment, and the metaphysical body. This original work is a story of displacement, migration, reciprocity, sustainability, and exile to freedom.

In addition, guests will enjoy poetry by Aja Monet, the youngest individual to win the legendary Nuyorican Poet’s Café Grand Slam title.

The Fourth Annual Reception for the PAMM Fund for African American Art presented by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation with additional support from Kroma. Support from d’Ussé Cognac is also gratefully acknowledged.

Parking Information
Valet | $15 (Limited spots available).
Metromover (free) | Museum Park station
Omni garage (rates apply) | One metromover stop to Museum Park

An Evening with Revlover 2/21/17

An Evening with Revlover
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Church
1300 SW 87th Ave
Miami, FL
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Revlover is a band of endless drifters whose wandering spirit has brought them together to make music for such a time as this. Hopelessly optimistic that better days are ahead. Revlover is the sound of five different galaxies of life, light years apart, converging….. Stay tuned… There is more to come….

Revlover is:
Pedro Garcia | vocals & guitar
Megan Morrison | vocals
William Boos | vocals & bass
Mr. Fabulous | vocals & guitar
Smurphio | vocals & keys

Jackpot for the Arts 3/1/17


Jackpot for the Arts
Wednesday, March 1st at 5:30pm
Wynwood Walls 2520 Northwest 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Tickets are only $10 in advance
Register today
$15 at the door

Clear your calendar – It’s going down!
You’re invited to take part in the fun and festivities.
Create Your Own Street Art
Meet arts groups – network with creatives
Pop up interviews with young leaders
Prize Wheel
Wine & Lite Bites
This is going to be epic!

12th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival 3/18/17 – 3/19/17

12th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival
March 18th and March 19th, 2017
Hard Rock Stadium
347 Don Shula Drive
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Website & Tickets

2017 Lineup With JILL SCOTT, LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-TRIP
Also Performing: Common, The Roots, Esperanza Spalding, Betty Wright, Andra Day, Morris Day & The Time, Herbie Hancock, Smokie Norful, Jazz All-Stars featuring Chante Moore, Will Downing & Marion Meadows.

As the fastest growing jazz & R&B festival in America moves to celebrate its twelfth successful year, the City of Miami Gardens is excited to announce the lineup for the Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival, taking place on March 18th and March 19th, 2017 at the newly named Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056).

This year’s performances will feature three-time Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott, legendary hip hop artist LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-TRIP, socially conscious rap pioneer Common, smooth crooner Robin Thicke, hip hop legends The Roots, up and coming soul singer Andra Day, jazz royalty Herbie Hancock, sultry bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding, queen of the “Miami Sound” Betty Wright, funk music innovator Morris Day & The Time, the JITG All-Stars Chante Moore, Will Downing & Marion Meadows and gospel sensation Smokie Norful! Once again, JITG will be hosted by the hilarious radio personality Rickey Smiley, host of the popular nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show.

“The Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival is coming back to Miami Gardens with a bang! We’re excited to bring some of the hottest, most talented performers in music, such as Jill Scott and Common, and welcome hip-hop performers who are heavily influenced by jazz, like The Roots and LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-TRIP,” said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert. “In our twelfth year, we feel positioned to evolve and reach across generations and genres to take Jazz in the Gardens to the next level.”

Boasting an annual attendance of over 70,000 music fanatics from all over the United States and the Caribbean Islands, the City’s signature event will also showcase local artists along with an array of tropical food vendors and a buzzing Marketplace. On both Saturday and Sunday, doors to the Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival will open at 3 p.m. and the show will start at 4 p.m.

Official Site: www.jazzinthegardens.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jazzinthegardens
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jazzgardens
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jitg12
#JITG12

2017 Miami Boat Show 2/16/17 – 2/20/17

2017 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® Returns to Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin February 16-20 with More to Love
Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149

The Strictly Sail Miami portion of the show remains at Miamarina at Bayside
400 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132

Show Hours:
10 am – 6 pm every day
Admission:
Premier Day $40
Adult (age 16+) $25
Two-day pass (Friday–Monday, February 17–20) $45
Five-day pass $100
15 & younger FREE
Tickets www.miamiboatshow.com
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: #MiamiBoatShow and #StrictlySailMiami

Miami Boat Show going to even greater lengths to deliver an exceptional boat show experience including more boats, large yachts, marine product debuts, transportation options, dining and fun

Miami is THE place to be over President’s Day weekend as more than 100,000 boating enthusiasts from around the globe are expected to flock to the Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show®. Recognized as one of the world’s largest and greatest boat shows, 2017 marks the show’s second year at the iconic Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin, where it will unveil a number of elements expected to further solidify Miami’s position as the boating capital of the world.

Building on its 2016 success, the Miami Boat Show will unveil a number of enhancements in 2017—from transportation and product offerings to food and beverage—while maintaining all the elements that make the Miami Boat Show such a beloved experience for attendees and exhibitors. Highlights and enhancements include:

More Boats to Browse, Board and Buy – In-Water Selection Expands 35 Percent.
Organizers anticipate more than 1,300 new boats on display throughout this year’s show with more new model debuts than ever before. What’s more, the number of boats in-water is expanding 35 percent to an estimated 550 boats and yachts—all located in the show’s state-of-the-art, eco-friendly marina. From sport fishing boats and high performance boats, to personal watercraft and wake sport boats, family cruisers and luxury yachts, there is something for every lifestyle and budget.

More to Taste and Toast at the Miami Boat Show
The 2017 Miami Boat Show encourages attendees to come hungry and thirsty! A highlight of the 2017 show is an enhanced food & beverage program featuring more than 150 options ranging from luxe to casual fare.

More Large Yachts—New Yacht and VIP Experience to Dock at Pier 9
The Miami Boat Show is returning to Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin with the addition of Pier 9 in order to accommodate more than 100 new luxury yachts for sale, making the Miami Boat Show one of the largest yachting exhibitions in the country. Attendees seeking the VIP treatment will also have exclusive access to everything from premium bites and live music, to concierge services, VIP parking, and an exclusive on-water VIP lounge aboard the 111-foot Biscayne Lady.

More Strictly Sail
In addition to the Miami Marine Stadium footprint, the Miami Boat Show’s second location, Strictly Sail Miami, will once again dock at Miamarina at Bayside and this year feature approximately 130 sailboats, a large selection of sailing and power catamarans, dozens of daily seminars, and the newest sailing gear. Visitors to the Miami Boat Show can access Strictly Sail Miami by free water taxis or shuttle buses, running until 7p.m. daily.

More On-Water Experiences
After its success in 2016, the Miami Boat Show will once again offer sea trials, where interested shoppers can take the boat of their dreams for a spin in Miami’s open waters. This year, more boat exhibitors will participate, giving boat buyers a chance to test-drive a number of options. In addition, following last year’s popular sold-out on-water boating skills workshops, the show will offer its Discover Boating Hands-On Skills Training with more daily power boating and sailing courses. Space is limited; advance registration is recommended.

More Support for Miami, Local Community
The 2017 show is once again expected to deliver a substantial economic impact, greater than two Super Bowls, at an estimated $597 million. More than 100,000 attendees from approximately 35 countries across the globe are expected at the 2017 Miami Boat Show, continuing to bolster tourism and put Miami on an international stage. The show directly employs 6,592 people full-time while supporting an estimated 55,000 jobs created by the Florida boating industry.
More Parking and Transportation Options

Come to the show by land or sea! With the popularity of park-and-ride in 2016 an estimated 80 percent of attendees parked at designated offsite locations and traveled to the show via shuttle bus or water taxi, the Miami Boat Show will offer seamless transportation to and from Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin. With learnings from the first year at Miami Marine Stadium, the show has improved its transportation plan with even more efficiency including:
Water Taxis: The number of water taxis will increase by more than 47 percent in 2017. In addition, the capacity of water taxis will increase, holding from 50 to 350 people, larger than most of the water taxis used during the 2016 show. Water taxi pick-up and drop-off locations will be streamlined from seven to four– American Airlines Arena, the Hyatt in downtown Miami, the W Hotel (formerly Viceroy) in downtown Miami on Brickell, and Bayfront Park (Strictly Sail location) – to meet the high demand for water transportation. More and larger water taxis concentrated on fewer routes will provide frequent service to and from the Show.

Shuttle Buses: To meet the demand of show goers looking to get to and from the show quickly and easily, dozens of shuttle buses will circulate at all times from fewer locations than in 2016 to provide a more efficient transportation experience—getting more people to and from the show in less time. There are four departure locations throughout downtown Miami—Marlins Park, American Airlines Arena, the Hyatt in downtown Miami, and Bayfront Park (Strictly Sail location). An expanded shuttle service will also run between the Miami Boat Show and the Yachts Miami Beach show on Collins Avenue. What’s more, there will be new mini buses transporting show goers to and from parking on Virginia Key that will now operate with a direct route to and from the show’s front entrance rather than looping around the entire Rickenbacker Causeway.

Parking: Abundant parking options with an estimated 10,000 parking spaces, will again be available for show attendees in downtown Miami with easy access to water taxis and shuttle buses. Downtown lots include Marlins Park and American Airlines Arena. Reserve parking ahead of time at MiamiBoatShow.com.

Convenient parking on Virginia Key will again be available and can be reserved and prepaid in advance at MiamiBoatShow.com. Parking on Virginia Key will be designated in four key lots with general parking, exhibitor parking, new VIP & handicapped parking at the Miami Seaquarium, and valet parking near Whiskey Joe’s.

Visit http://www.miamiboatshow.com/public-transportation to view the full list of pick-up and drop-off points to access the show.

Miami Arts Marketing Project Conference 1/31/17


Miami Arts Marketing Project Conference
January 31, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1301 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Purchase Tickets Online

The Miami Arts Marketing Project is a collaborative high impact series that provides an experience in the discovery of the latest trends in arts marketing, innovation and the exploration of new partnerships and audiences. Join us for this cross-industry gathering of the creative economy– arts, business and innovation.

Art Deco Weekend Festival Miami 1/13/17 – 1/15/17


Art Deco Weekend Festival Miami – January 13-15, 2017
January 13-15, 2017
Ocean Drive
5th to 15th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Design Preservation League’s Art Deco Weekend celebrates “40 Years of Fabulous” with More Art, More Music and More Family Fun

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Art Deco Weekend, Miami Beach’s annual community cultural festival, is the Miami Design Preservation League’s largest educational program of the year. The Miami Design Preservation League’s Art Deco Weekend returns to Ocean Drive for its 40th year welcoming over 150,000 locals and tourists to Miami Beach’s Art Deco Historic District to enjoy more than 85 events over three days.

Whether you channel the Great Gatsby era, are a history buff or a classic car enthusiast, or are just looking for fun things to do with your kids, the 40th annual Art Deco Weekend community cultural festival brings more art, more music and more family fun to Ocean Drive this year.

Get decked out and Charleston the day away with Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra at the authentic “Jazz Age Lawn Party”… Miami’s First!

Enter your precious pooch in one or more of the 10 categories of the New “Bark Deco Dog Show.”

Shop the Expanded “Antique & Design Promenade” — featuring antique, vintage and home furnishings dealers.

Shop the “Art & Street Fair” with more than 60 New fine art vendors, as well as enjoy live performances by Miami’s own Fantasy Theater
Bring the little ones to the Expanded “Kids Club” full of activities by Miami’s leading cultural institutions.
And everything you loved from previous years is back too!
Come see five blocks of impeccable vintage cars on Ocean Drive at the “Classic Car Show.”
Enjoy live music and cocktails day and night, including jazz, swing, 50s&60s, rock and classical in the “Starlight Lounge” and “Speakeasy” under the palm trees in Lummus Park.
Grab a front row seat at the “Retro Fashion Show” on the steps of the Art Deco Welcome Center.

Take an “Official Guided Walking Tour” of the Art Deco Historic District or one of many other specialty tours ranging from “Cocktails with a Twist” to “Miami’s Underworld.”
Attend the highly-regarded “Lecture Series” on a wide range of preservation and history related topics.

All these fabulous events and more take place along or near Ocean Drive, which is closed to traffic and makes room for pedestrians to stroll this world-famous street lined with historic, pastel-colored, neon-lit Art Deco buildings.

“The early architects in the Art Deco Historic District were some of the best architects in the world, and they all happened to come and create right here at one time,” explained Lori Bakkum, Chair of the Art Deco Weekend Committee and a Miami Design Preservation League Board of Directors Member. “They worked with the light and the breeze from the ocean and the native vegetation to create Tropical Deco. They used the elements natural to here. The reason it’s fun to sit at a café in Miami Beach is because of all these things. Art Deco Weekend celebrates the preservation of this unique architectural heritage by the Miami Design Preservation League.”

The Miami Design Preservation League’s Art Deco Weekend is free and open to the public. The community cultural festival is made possible through the generous support of many corporate, government and community partners. For more information on what to do during Art Deco Weekend, as well as more information on our sponsors and community partners, please visit:
Free events/activities and sponsors/partners www.artdecoweekend.com
Some events and activities are ticketed, and admission is limited:

Jazz Age Lawn Party tickets. www.jazzagelawnparty.com
Official Guided Walking Tour tickets. http://www.artdecoweekend.com/guided-tours.html

Preserving Our History
The impetus to preserve South Beach’s Art Deco architecture began in 1976 when Barbara Baer Capitman, John Capitman and Leonard Horowitz founded the Miami Design Preservation League. At the time, many of the buildings in the district were in disrepair and in danger of destruction. The preservation of Art Deco architecture in South Beach was key to the city’s resurgence in the 1980s and ’90s as a desirable resort destination once again.

About the Miami Design Preservation League
Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) is a non-profit organization devoted to preserving, protecting, and promoting the cultural, social, economic, environmental and architectural integrity of the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District and all other areas of the City of Miami Beach where historic preservation is a concern. Learn more: http://www.mdpl.org

Azucar NYE 2017 Will Transport Guests to the Days Of Glitz and Glamour of Old Havana 12/31/16


Azucar NYE 2017 Will Transport Guests to the Days Of Glitz and Glamour of Old Havana
Saturday, December 31, from 6:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Ritz Carlton South Beach
1 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets

The annual New Year’s event at the Ritz Carlton South Beach returns with some “Cuban flair”.

The Ritz Carlton South Beach has long been recognized as on one of South Beach’s most stunning properties. This this holiday season, the glitz and glamour of old Havana will come alive for the hotel’s annual New Year’s Eve gala “Azucar!” Guests are invited to ring in 2017 in true Latin style, including an indulgent four-course dinner and poolside extravaganza in the heart of Miami’s famed Art Deco district.

Guests will be transported to an era of cabaret and haute-living known as the “Havana High Life.” The evening will kick off with a Latin-infused and sommelier wine-paired menu at Bistro One LR with dinner seating at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Starting at 9:00 p.m., the open bar will feature handcrafted libations, flutes of sparkling wine and signature rum Mojitos, shaken and stirred to order, with fresh tropical fruit, at the poolside Starr Barr lounge.

In the spirit of old Havana, Premium cigar maker Gurkha cigars, will provide premium, hand-cut and rolled cigars for guests to enjoy in the ultimate private lounge setting throughout the evening. A 10-piece Latin Orchestra band Mixtura will entertain guests, playing sultry rhythms under the stars, led by the famed Tony Succar. Following their performances, the New Year’s Eve countdown and champagne toast will be led by Miami nightlife entertainer DJ Malone at midnight.

“Azucar! promises to be yet another unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration we produce at our venue, in the heart of South Beach,” says Kanat Gurel, Direct of Food and Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. “Dramatic lighting, bold décor and Latin performances will elevate the night, transforming our resort into a roaring paradise of elegance and glamour.”

For those families celebrating at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, young ladies and gentlemen can count down to 2017 at a special Ritz Kids New Year’s Eve celebration from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The price is $95* per child, and includes a buffet dinner alongside a host of activities like arts and crafts, movies, and face painting.

Saturday, December 31 Azucar! New Year’s Eve Four-Course Dinner 6 p.m. Price: $180 per guest | $75, per child* Starters include choices of Cream of Asparagus Cappuccino, Heirloom Tomato with Cherokee Tartar, and Scallop Crudo and Merengue Grapes. For main dish selections, choose from Cobia “a la Plancha”, Truffle Cannelloni and Coffee Rubbed Beef Tenderloin Cuban style. Dessert options include Mojito Crème Brulee and Cortadito Cuban Coffee Chocolate Cake topped with Dulcey Chocolate Ice Cream and Baileys Crème.

Azucar! News Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Package 8 p.m. Price: $350 per guest ($250 introductory price until December 11) For an all-inclusive evening of culinary perfection and entertainment, the Gala Dinner Package includes the four-course dinner at Bistro One LR, open bar at Starr Bar Lounge from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., entertainment, access to the cigar lounge and midnight champagne toast.

Azucar! News Year’s Eve Individual Ticket 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Starr Barr Lounge Price: $200 per guest ($150 introductory price until December 11) For guests seeking access to the main event, single tickets can be purchased for the open bar starting at 9 p.m., alongside entertainment, access to the cigar lounge and midnight champagne toast. Azucar! Ritz Kids New Year’s Eve Celebration 8 p.m. – 1 a.m., 3rd Floor Meeting Rooms Price: $95 per child Price includes buffet dinner, arts and crafts, movies, face painting and more. Recommended for children 5-12 years of age.

For additional information about The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, or reserve dinner seating, tickets for Azucar! New Year’s Eve Gala, individual event tickets, or Ritz Kids Celebration tickets, dial (786) 276-4000. Website

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Christmas Block Party in the Leah Presented by Jameson 12/17/16

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Christmas Block Party in the Leah Presented by Jameson
Saturday, December 17, 3:00PM – 8:00PM
hialeahThe Leah Arts District
1501 E 10th Ave
Hialeah, Florida 33010
E. 15th Street will be closed off for the event. Free and open to the public, free parking.
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A laid-back, enchanting affair with crisp South Florida winter weather. Christmas lights strewn across warehouses with massive murals imprinted on their facades by some of the most recognized local artists will be the backdrop to the biggest Christmas Block Party South Florida has ever seen. Wear your favorite ugly sweater and come enjoy the afternoon with us while shopping for the ideal Christmas gift. Bring an unwrapped toy to benefit His House Children’s Home and enjoy your chance to buy a uniquely crafted gift from one of our local vendors curated by Thrifter in true last-minute Hialeah fashion. Feast on food trucks curated by Burger Beast, take in the moment and forget the crazy mall traffic. This will be a night of fun punctuated with Christmas classics and our favorite tunes mixed by DJs Sharpsound, DZA, Aliyo. Remember, Christmas comes but once a year!

Photographs of INK Art Fair 12/3/16

The small, but interesting INK Art Fair is one of our favorites! It features works on paper, prints and work that you will not see anywhere else. For example, one item we saw was a drawing of a capitol building from 1739. The oldest items we saw was from the 13th century. And they have work all the way up to today. It is a wonderful quiet respite from the noisy mayhem of many of the shows.

Photographs of Art Basel Miami Beach 2016

Art Basel Miami Beach is back for 2016! This year, over 200 of the world’s leading international Modern and contemporary art galleries display artworks by over 4,000 artists, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, film, video, and digital art. Visitors can find works ranging from editioned pieces by young artists to museum-caliber masterpieces.

Photographs of Art Concept Opening Party 11/29/16

Held at the “Waterfront Fair in the Round”, Concept Art Fair sits on a 32-acre Noguchi designed Bayfront Park on Biscayne Bay – the epicenter of Downtown Miami’s Arts, Museum and Entertainment District – bounded on the north by Perez Art Museum Miami and on the south by the city’s dynamic Brickell Financial District, home to over 1000 companies making up Miami’s global trading, banking, law, creative and tech industries.

Naama Tsabar — Vernissage + Performance 12/2/16

Naama Tsabar — Vernissage + Performance
spinelloFriday, December 2, 8 PM – 11 PM
Spinello Projects
7221 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33150

Performance: 9:30 pm
Collaborating performers:
Fielded
Arturo Garcia
Stephanie Jamie
Jessica Martin
Nabedi Osorio
Kc Toimil

Spinello Projects is pleased to present Transitions #3, the Miami debut solo exhibition by New York-based artist Naama Tsabar, running concurrently with Art Basel Miami Beach 2016. Tsabar will present an installation comprised of three evolving bodies of work which examine human sociality and behaviour through the relation of body and space and the underlying role of intimacy and performativity. The locals only preview will take place Wednesday, November 23rd, 7-10pm. A special collaborative performance will take place during the Miami Art Week Vernissage on Friday, December 2nd, at 9:30pm, featuring Tsabar along with four Miami based musicians and New York based sound/performance artist Fielded.

Continuing her ongoing Work On Felt sculptures, Tsabar transfers these works from the floor to the wall with four new variations. These felt works, likened to Post Minimalist art historic works as Joseph Beuys’s felt sculptures or Robert Morris’s cut-felt wall pieces, subverts its expectations: the material is no longer the represser of sound, but the resonating chamber itself. The audience is invited to breach the borders between one’s own body and the artwork; plucking the string, extending or shortening the curvature of the work, emits a sound while provoking an intimate experience between the object and its catalyst.

Transition is a series of canvases in which Tsabar has reconstructed guitar amplifiers and stage monitors by inverting them, reinserting and abstracting their elements as visual components on linen. Colored hook up wires and knobs are threaded and punctured in and out of the fabric, creating new aesthetic compositions. When connected to power, each canvas retains its functional role with a set sound and volume levels. Within the exhibition, Tsabar will also present Barricade #3, a work composed of twelve microphones arranged in a triangle formation, each side’s output fed directly through a Transition canvas. The microphones cables line the floor in formal composition, reflecting the path of transmitted sound. The spatial arrangement of the microphone stands act as both barrier and enabler as the performative space is compressed both physically and sonically. Performer and performance are contained inside the borders of the square. Upon activation, sound is transmitted out to the separate Transition works on the gallery walls, then projected back to the center of the space, filling the acoustic environment with resonant frequencies.

A single Transition work will stay unconnected to any sound transmitting device. The dual existence of these sound sculptures is essential to their understanding, as the canvases constantly move from one field of reading to the other. They are visually surreal as they hold a potential for sound and continuously shift, maintaining a constant state of transition.

Naama Tsabar (b. 1982, Israel). She received her MFA from Columbia University in 2010. Solo exhibitions of her work have been held at venues in New York, Tel Aviv, Basel, Guadalajara and Milan. Tsabar’s solo project ‘Encore’ was presented at Art Statements during Art Basel 38th in Basel, Switzerland. Solo exhibitions of Tsabar have been presented at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NY (2014); Tel Aviv Art Museum (2013); The Herziliya Museum for Contemporary Art, Israel (2006); MARTE-C, El Salvador (2014), Páramo, Guadalajara (2016); Thierry Goldberg Gallery, NY (2014); Dvir Gallery, Israel (2016); and Pianissimo Gallery, Milan (2008).

Selected group exhibitions featuring Tsabar’s work include TM Triennale, Hasselt Genk, Belgium, curated by Tim Goossens (2016); ‘Greater New York’, curated by Klaus Biesenbach, Connie Butler and Neville Wakefield at MoMA PS1 (2010); The Bucharest Biennale for Young Artists, curated by Ami Barak, Romania (2008); Hessel Museum of Art at CCS Bard, New York (2015); Casino Luxembourg, Luxembourg (2008); ExtraCity in Antwerp, Belgium (2011); and ‘Sweat’ at Columbia University and the Fisher Landau Center, New York (2010). Tsabar is a two-time recipient of an Artist Grant (2014 and 2010), a two-time recipient of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation Grant (2009 and 2005), the 2009-2010 recipient of the Joan Sovern Award from Columbia University, 2012 Grantee of The Rema Hort Mann Foundation Award, and held residency in 2012 at The Fountainhead Residency in Miami.

Tsabar’s work has been featured in publications including ArtForum, ArtReview, ARTnews, The New York Times, New York Magazine, Frieze, ArtAsia Pacific, Wire, and Whitewall. Among others her work is held in the collections of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Jiménez-Colón, Tel Aviv Museum, Israel Museum, and Colección Diéresis. Tsabar lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the BUZZ BOXX 11/30/16

buzzRibbon Cutting Ceremony for the BUZZ BOXX
Wednesday, Nov 30, 4 PM – 6 PM
2250 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
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Talent4Change Cordially invites you to a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the signature launch of the BUZZ BOXXa fully functional, decorated to scale, community barbershop created in a converted shipping container; designed by renowned Artist and Foundation Director, Amir Youssef.

Barbers in the Buzz Boxx will facilitate free haircuts for underprivileged youth in the overtown community funded by the BUZZITFORWARD initiative. We look forward to you celebrating our community and kicking off Art Basel with a BETTER BUZZ!

HIVE Basel 2016 11/30/16 – 12/4/16

HIVE Basel 2016
hive2Nov. 30 (W): 4pm – 1am
Dec. 1 (Th): 4pm – 3am
Dec. 2 (F): 3pm – 3am
Dec. 3 (Sa): 12pm – 3am
Dec. 4 (Su): 12pm – 9pm
Hive Art Village & Lounge
2250 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33127
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HIVE is a pop-up lounge nestled within the main artery of Wynwood during Miami Art Week. Find an escape from the hustle and bustle of pretentious Basel art shows, pushy crowds and fancy parties and come to our bohemian oasis.

Thirsty? Enjoy craft cocktails and daily mixology presentations with our Behind the Bar Series presented by Miami Club Rum. Hungry? Feed your soul by viewing our daily live art programming, perusing through our arts & crafts showcase and surrounding yourself with the sounds of live music. Adventurous? Jump on your board and take a spin around our Infinity Plaza skate park.

As the sun fades into the skyline, HIVE becomes a beehive of activity with Miami’s top DJs playing well into the night. When the galleries close and the art shows end, HIVE is where you want to swarm.

Miami Is An Island Off Basel Edition 2016 12/2/16

Miami Is An Island “Off Basel Edition 2016”
islandThursday, Dec 1 at 7 PM – 2 AM
The Electric Pickle
2826 N Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33127

“Miami Is An Island” Art Basel 2016 @ Electric Pickle
With special guest djs:
Nickodemus (WONDERWHEEL Recordings / Turntables On The Hudson)
Mickey Perez (Bebop Perrú/Brooklyn, NYC)
Corey Chase (Dubwise)
DJ San Gabriel (For The Love Of/Hip Hop Don´t Stop/Berlin/Germany)

and “Miami Is An Island” Dj’s:
Arun Brown – Erick Paredes – with special guest Nadia Harris – Kumi
Come shake it to the sounds of the nu-tropics with your home grown crew “Miami Is An Island’ and featuring a cast of stellar guests. more classic and nu tropical flavours for your soul!
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6t6 Art Gallery Collector Party 12/1/16

6t6 Art Gallery Collector Party
6t6Thursday, Dec 1, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
6t6 Art Gallery
429 Lennox Avenue, #545
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Discover the 6t6 Art Gallery on our gorgeous rooftop terrace and start your own collection enjoying a glass of champagne on the Bay – private exhibition of art – Bert Stern, Harry Guzzi, Anna Alexis Michel, JMVoge, Wolga, Rebillard…and others – Musical Journey by Jane Vanderbilt – RSVP only

Laughs and Libations with SashaBPhoto For Art Basel 12/1/16

Laughs and Libations with SashaBPhoto For Art Basel
laughsThursday, Dec 1, 5 PM – 9 PM
Hampton Inn South Beach
1700 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Free

Join us during Art Basel for Laughs and Libations as we showcase the art of local artist SASHABPHOTO for a special launch of our Art Basel series at the Hampton Inn South Beach.

Local Miami-based comedian Regina Castañeda will be headlining a special Art Basel show for you in our lounge during the art show so you can add some laughter and libations to your night!

Enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails during happy hour (5-8pm) and mingle with the artist as we kick off this special weekend of Art and Culture in Miami Beach. Make your way up to our rooftop pool and enjoy our Miami Beach view, sip on your cocktails, and relax amongst art.

Words & Wine – Art Basel Edition Feat Versus Verde & Ephniko 11/30/16

Words & Wine – Art Basel Edition Feat Versus Verde & Ephniko
wineWednesday, Nov 30, 8 – 2 AM
Garden Food and Bar
168 NW 26th St
Miami, Florida 33127

Versus Verde & Sounds By Ephniko
Live Painting
Open Mic
Drum Circle
Live Music
Spoken Word
Hosted by Rio Dios Mio & Michelangelo Chavarro

Come join us for a wonderful night with beautiful sounds! All drummers, acoustic musicians, hoopers, dancers, jugglers, and freaks of all kind invited! Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share
some thoughts and be happy..

New Words & Wine Format:
Open Mic Sign up Sheet opens at 9pm Sharp
All Bands Must be set up by 10pm
9p – 10p Open Jams (Get there early Jammers)
10p – 11:00p Open Mic List Performers (Around 8 Acts)
11:00 – 11:20p Open Jams And Feature Set up
11:30p – Midnight Featured Acts
Midnight til 1:20am rest of Open Mic List and Last Call Bar
Closing Open Jams til 1:45am the Latest

Drummers & Jammers get there early! We have an outside area for jammers, smokers, vendors, hoopers, & spinners! Please respect the venue and help local art and music thrive. No Out Side Drinks Allowed! If we see this, you will kindly be kicked out of the venue. Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining its Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

Opening Night: Art Basel Public 11/30/16

Opening Night: Art Basel Public
publicWednesday, Nov 30, 8 PM – 10 PM
Collins Park
2100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

On Wednesday, November 30 at 8pm, the 2016 Public sector of Art Basel in Miami Beach will open with a special evening performance program featuring Davide Balula, Lady Bunny, Rob Pruitt and Naama Tsabar. The event is free of charge and open to the public. 

From November 30–December 4, Public will transform Miami Beach’s Collins Park into an outdoor exhibition space with significant works by Magdalena Abakanowicz, David Adamo, Jean-Marie Appriou, Eric Baudart, Huma Bhabha, Yoan Capote, Claudia Comte, Matías Duville, Camille Henrot, Glenn Kaino, Alicja Kwade, Sol LeWitt, Wagner Malta Tavares, Tony Matelli, William J. O’Brien, Anthony Pearson, Norbert Prangenberg, Ugo Rondinone, Tony Tasset and Erwin Wurm.

The Public sector is curated by Nicholas Baume, Director and Chief Curator of Public Art Fund, produced in collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art and supported by MGM Resorts Art & Culture.

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Miami Mountain Unveiling Celebration 11/30/16

Miami Mountain Unveiling Celebration
mountainWednesday, Nov 30, 6 PM – 8 PM
The Bass
2100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Join us for the official unveiling celebration of Ugo Rondinone’s ‘Miami Mountain’ on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 6 p.m. in Collins Park, on the corner of Collins Avenue & 21st Street, just in front of the museum.

A reception will follow in the Miami Beach Regional Library courtyard at 227 22nd Street.

Masters of Sound – Presented by Aunken Labs & Nativo 11/30/16

Masters of Sound – Presented by Aunken Labs & Nativo
Wednesday, Nov 30, 6 PM to Dec 1 at 12 AM
mastersThe LAB Miami
400 NW 26th St
Miami, Florida 33127
Free
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Masters of Sound, part of Masters of Tomorrow, is a concert experience at a state-of-the-art stage behind The LAB Miami that will immediately follow the Masters of Design conference. 

Masters of Sound is free and open the public thanks to the support of Aunken Labs and Nativo, with music curated by III Points, Miami’s leading Music, Art, and Technology Festival.

Artists performing include critically acclaimed Helado Negro and DJ Jacques Renault. Additionally, at the concert, Goldman Global Arts and #fordistas will unveil the latest mural by ELLE, a female graffiti and street artist based in Brooklyn and LA, celebrating the role of women in science and technology.

Masters of Sound Artists

6:00 Pm / Byrdipop, Miami, FL
I’m in a love/hate relationship with music. I’m pro hi-hat control and anti “loudness”.

7:30 Pm / True Vine, Miami, FL
True Vine is a Miami-based Christian DJ project inspired by the New Testament. He shares a divine vision of music that pulls from ancient Hebrew influences with an apocalyptic, biblical, and prophetic sound.

9:00 Pm / Helado Negro, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn-based producer-singer Roberto Lange has earned a wealth of recent acclaim for Private Energy, his fifth album as Helado Negro, including glowing reviews from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NPR and more. He began producing in the 2000s under the alias Epstein, collaborating with fellow electronic visionaries Prefuse 73, Julianna Barwick and Sinkane. Existentially occupying the ether between Ecuadorian and American identity, Lange solidifies his ethnic pride and his experimental legacy on Private Energy, tinkering with South American folk and electro-pop palettes. He’s also gotten ample attention (and sometimes befuddlement) from summer festival-goers thanks to his shaggy, glittering “Tinsel Mammals” dance crew. Designed with the help of his wife, artist Kristi Sword, his on-stage assistants look like Cousin Itt hitting the glitter. – Rolling Stone

10:30 Pm / Jacques Renault, Brooklyn, NY
Jacques is a DJ and producer from the Washington, D.C. area who lives and works in Brooklyn. He runs Let’s Play House, a raving house, disco, and techno party as well as an imprint of the same persuasion, with friend and partner, Nik Mercer. He owns three plants, a rotary mixer, thousands of records, and a similar number of T-shirts. Despite working within the confines of a different genre, Dischord Records is still probably his favorite label.

MB Cinematheque Presents The F Word 11/30/16

MB Cinematheque Presents The F Word
fwordWednesday, Nov 30, 5:30 PM – 8 PM
Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Miami Beach Cinematheque is proud to present Robert Adanto’s documentary The F Word, in association with Fourth Wave Feminist: The Photographic Works of Leah Schrager, this year’s Art Basel exhibition, curated by Robert Adanto. The reception for this exhibition, takes place Wednesday, November 30 at 5:30pm, and will be followed by a 6:30pm screening of The F Word.

The F Word explores radical “4th wave” feminist performance through interviews with a new generation of feminist artists who use their bodies as subject matter. Because the female body continues to be politicized and policed, and because these artists delve into the fecund territory of female sexuality, self-objectification, and the female form as a site of resistance, many remain marginalized by the mainstream art world. Brooklyn-based Leah Schrager, well known for her performance practice, Naked Therapy, states, “As soon as you introduce a bit of sexiness or sexuality into an artwork it suddenly becomes questionable. Just because something elicits arousal or shows elements of sexiness does absolutely not make it not art.” While some 4th wave artists, like Ann Hirsch and Kate Durbin, choose to analyze representations of female identity through digital media, others, like the radical, queer, transnational feminist art collective, Go! Push Pops, explore sexuality and gender in pop culture in the digital age. As feminist lecturer Kristen Sollee explains, 4th wavers, unlike their predecessors, “are not afraid to be ‘girly’, (or) to be hyper-feminine, or to wear a mini-skirt, to self-objectify” in the service of challenging patriarchal oppression or sexist ideals.

Featured artists: Narcissister, Ann Hirsch, Go! Push Pops, Leah Schrager, Kate Durbin, Rebecca Goyette, Rachel Mason, Rafia Santana, Damali Abrams, Faith Holland, Claudia Bitran, Michelle Charles, and Sadaf

Adanto’s film was screened at Dallas Contemporary, in association with Black Sheep Feminism: The Art of Sexual Politics, an exhibition exploring the works of Joan Semmel, Anita Steckel, Betty Tompkins and Cosey Fanni Tutti, curated by Alison Gingeras, and as part of The Guerrilla Girls Twin City Takeover in Minneapolis at the Walker Art Center. In adddition, the documentary was screened in assoction with Cut-Up: Contemporary Collage and Cut-Up Histories through a Feminist Lens at Franklin Street Works, in Stamford, CT. The film was an Official Selection of the Fort Lauderdale International, The Art of Brooklyn, and Downtown Los Angeles Film Festivals, respectively, and has been presented at The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, UK; School of Visual Arts, New York, NY; Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN; Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA; and Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME. In the coming weeks, The F Word will be screened at the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University and the Institute for Research on Women & Gender at the University of Michigan.

SAMI AKL Art Exhibit 11/30/16

samaklSAMI AKL Art Exhibit
Wednesday, Nov 30, 5 PM – 8 PM
BRG International
605 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Tickets

BRG proudly presents the works of: SAMI AKL. Brazilian born in 1959, his sophisticated and unique technique combined collage, painting and drawing in his works. Nowadays, the art of Sami Aki is found in exhibitions, galleries, and also in the hands of dealers and collectors. RSVP: cg@brgintl.com or (305)397-8788

Miami Art Week Kick-Off Party – Femme Fatale & French Lingerie 11/29/16

Miami Art Week Kick-Off Party – Femme Fatale & French Lingerie
Tuesday, Nov 29, 8 PM – 1 AM
frenchSagamore
1671 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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French & Famous cordially invites you and a guest to start Miami Art Week with the kick-off party of the “Femme Fatale” exhibition, Tuesday November 29th, from 8pm to 1am, at the Sagamore Hotel.

Discover the artworks of 14 contemporary artists and a retrospective of over 150 pieces of French lingerie thanks to Lingerie Française (an association of prestigious French Lingerie brands).

Enjoy a complimentary Roederer Champagne welcome glass (8:00 to 9:00pm), a Lingerie showcase, Live painting, DJ, Live music, … and more!
Space is limited, don’t wait to confirm your attendance…
If you have more than 1 guest that you want to register, forward them this link to register themself.

Miami Art Week Opening Night & After-Party 11/29/16

Miami Art Week Opening Night & After-Party!
icaTuesday, November 29, 7 PM – 11 PM
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33137
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Join ICA Miami for “Miami Art Week Opening Night!” celebrating the opening of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami’s newest exhibition, “One Day on Success Street” by renowned German Pop artist Thomas Bayrle!

Guests are invited to stay for a special After-Party presented in collaboration with Look Alive Fest featuring a live performance by Psychic TV. Miami Art Week Opening Night will begin on Tuesday, November 29, from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by the after-party at 9 p.m.

Both events are open to ICA Miami members, select art fair VIP card-holders, and invited guests. Priority is offered to members and art fair VIP cardholders, and entry is granted on a first come, first served basis. Membership is available at icamiami.org/support.

“One Day on Success Street” is a major survey and first American museum presentation dedicated to Thomas Bayrle. Wire Madonna, a centerpiece of the survey created for ICA Miami’s Atrium Gallery, sees the artist interpreting the icon of Madonna and Child in steel. The site- specific installation is the artist’s largest sculpture to date. The exhibition marks ICA Miami’s final presentation located in the landmark Moore Building, as it prepares for the opening of its new permanent home in the Miami Design District in late 2017.

ICA Miami Art Week Opening Night! After-Party marks the debut Miami performance by alternative rock band and multimedia project Psychic TV, fronted by renowned performance artist, writer, and “Pandrogenist,” Genesis Breyer P-Orridge. Formed in 1981 after the disbandment of Industrial music pioneers Throbbing Gristle, Psychic TV is known for intense visceral live performances, influential aesthetic and philosophical contributions to popular and underground music, and a creative lineage that includes cultural luminaries William S. Burroughs, painter and poet Brion Gysin, Dr. Timothy Leary, queer activist and filmmaker Derek Jarman, and music theorist John Cage. The current iteration of Psychic TV includes Edley ODowd on drums, Alice Genese on bass, John Weingarten on keys, and Jeff Berner on guitars. Sean Ragon from Brooklyn-based neo-folk outfit Cult of Youth will join Psychic TV for their performance at ICA Miami.

ICA Miami Art Week Opening Night! After-Party is presented in collaboration with Look Alive Fest, an independently-run Miami-based organization committed to elevating the work of experimental musicians. For more information on Look Alive Fest, which takes place on Friday, December 2, at Churchill’s Pub and features performances by Psychic TV and Destruction Unit among others, please visit lookalivefest.com.

GAB studio “Art Basel” Opening Reception 11/29/16

GAB studio “Art Basel” Opening Reception
gabstudioTuesday, Nov 29 at 6 PM to 12 AM
Gab Studio
225 NW 26th St
Miami, Florida 33127

Opening Reception “Art Basel” 2016
Hoping to see you all for the opening Reception,
Great new artists, music, cocktails , networking!!!
New art work by:
Lisa Diakova
Coco Moni
Bridges Aderhold
Sulay Leather
Mariana Cenadas
Cecilia Freire
Milo Lockett
JC Rodriguez
Ground Up Boutique

Art Basel Kick Off – Michelangelo Photography Showcase 11/28/16

Art Basel Kick Off – Michelangelo Photography Showcase
michelangeloNov 28 at 6 PM to 3 AM
Commonwealth Miami
1216 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Online

Come kick off Art Basel week at Commonwealth Miami
Monday, November 28
Showcase by Miami based photographer Michelangelo
RSVP for Admission
Music by resident Dj Radamas
Guest Dj set by Peewee
Live Performance by Vikina 11pm

INK Miami Art Fair 2016 11/30/16 – 12/4/16

INK Miami Art Fair 2016
inkPreview Breakfast: Wednesday, November 30, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Pulp Party sponsored by XL Catlin: Thursday, December 1, 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 9:00 AM to Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 3:00 PM
Suites of Dorchester
1850 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP

The INK Miami art fair is held annually in December during Art Basel Miami Beach. The Fair is unique among Miami’s fairs for its focus on modern and contemporary works on paper by internationally renowned artists. It is presented by the International Fine Print Dealers Association and exhibitors are selected from among members of the Association for their outstanding ability to offer collectors a diverse survey of 20th century masterworks and just-published editions by leading contemporary artists. Since its founding in 2006, the Fair has attracted a loyal following among museum curators and committed collectors of works on paper.
2016 Exhibitors
Childs Gallery
Thomas French Fine Art
Graphicstudio / USF
Stoney Road Press
Tandem Press
Susan Teller Gallery
Wildwood Press LLC
Ink Miami Invitational
Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art
Flying Horse Editions
Rabley Contemporary
Hamilton-Selway Fine Art

Parallel 16 Exhibition VIP Opening Cocktail 11/26/16

Parallel 16 Exhibition VIP Opening Cocktail
header518Saturday November 26th 2016, 8 pm to 11 pm
151 NW 36 St.
Miami, FL 33127, Wynwood Art District
RSVP info@miartspace.com

We cordially invite you as a VIP Guest for our Art Basel Season Exhibit Opening.

Event Sponsors
Vita Coco, ONE Sotheby’s , Cervezas Alhambra, Elite Printing, Ron Diplomatico, Jar + Fork, Elite Printing & Signs, Valco Consulting Group, Delia Tempranillo, LRG Public Relations & Events, Volvo Cars North Miami

This is a contemporary art exhibition parallel to the Art Basel Season in Miami, Looking forward to count with your presence

Saludarte Foundation And Mana Contemporary Present Viola Meets Mozart

Saludarte Foundation And Mana Contemporary Present Viola Meets Mozart
November 29th
MANA Wynwood
318 NW 23rd St
Miami, FL 33127

World-renowned artists Bill Viola and famous violinist Julian Rachlin come together in one of the year’s most significant performances of Miami Art Week. Viola Meets Mozart is the result of the collaboration of the SaludArte Foundation and MANA Contemporary.

Arguably the most important contemporary video artists of our time, Bill Viola’s work focuses on fundamental human experiences such as birth, death and the different aspects of consciousness. Viola Meets Mozart will feature Inverted Birth, a piece where Viola depicts five stages of awakening through a series of violent transformation and is accompanied by critically acclaimed violinist Julian Rachlin, who together with the PhilarMIA Orchestra will play movements I, II and III of Mozart’s 5th Violin Concerto. Spanish dancer Jesus Pastor will be performing an original choreography in this piece. All this will be performed under the artistic direction of Pablo Mielgo.

Viola Meets Mozart brings together a group of leading artists of different disciplines. Bill Viola is internationally recognized as one of today’s leading artists and is credited as instrumental in the establishment of video as a vital form of contemporary art, helping in the expansion of its scope in terms of technology, content and historical reach. Over the last 27 years, Julian Rachlin has been captivating audiences around the world and it is now considered one of the most exciting and respected musicians around the world. He has collaborated on many animations and with artists such as John Malkovich. Jesus Pastor, the founder of the “Human Dance Project,” is a classically trained dancer with a long-standing career that has taken him around the world. The artistic direction of the piece fell under Pablo Mielgo, who is not only the artistic and music director of the SaludArte Foundation but also the music director and co-artistic director of the Baleares Symphony Orchestra and the Medellin Philharmonic Academy.
“I am honored to be part of this amazing project and also thankful for the opportunity of working alongside Bill Viola, Jesus Pastor, the PhilarMia Orchestra and, of course, Pablo Mielgo. This is an exciting event taking place at an exciting time: the most important art fair in the hemisphere,” explained Julian Rachlin.

Viola Meets Mozart will be part of the MANA Wynwood’s space offerings during Miami Art Week. Additionally, in the space will be The Global South Visions and Revisions, Selections of the Brillembourg Capriles Collection, an exhibit curated by Adriana Herrar and Adolfo Wilson that proposes different revisions of the continent’s geometric abstraction. This exhibit is also a collaboration between the SaludArte Foundation and MANA Contemporary. PINTA Miami also returns to MANA Wynwood and celebrates its 10th year anniversary by expanding the project to include galleries from around the globe while maintaining a conceptual dialogue across all cultures, connecting Latin America to the rest of the world.

MANA Contemporary is one of the United States’ largest and most innovative contemporary art organizations. Mana offers exceptional services, spaces, and programming through its integrated architectural design for the greater creative community. Originally built in 1890, its rapidly expanding flagship location in Jersey City will eventually contain a footprint of more than two million square feet.

“To be part of one of the world’s most important art scenarios, as is Miami Art Week, is for us a milestone that allows us to grow and continue spreading the word about our mission of facilitating inclusive artistic processes that promote positive social change and integration. Much like Inverted Birth depicts the life cycle from birth to death, we want to be part of an individual’s transformation when exposed to art,” said Tania Capriles Brillembourg, Founder and Director of SaludArte Foundation.
On November 29th, MANA Wynwood will kick off Miami Art Week with Viola Meets Mozart, followed by the opening of PINTA Miami, in tandem with the opening of The Global South, Visions and Revisions: Selections from The Brillembourg Capriles Collection. For more information on the SaludArte Foundation activities during Miami Art Week, please visit www.saludarte.org.

Danny Simmons Reception 12/2/16

Danny Simmons Reception
macayaFriday Dec. 2nd. 6PM – 10PM
Macaya Gallery
145 NW 36th
Miami, Fl, 33127
RVSP: info@macayagallery.com

Danny Simmons, Jr., is an American abstract painter from Queens, NY, who once coined his particular style of painting as “neo- African Abstract Expressionism.” His talent and passion for the arts reaches beyond the canvas; He is a published author, poet, painter and art philanthropist. He has become a leader in the art world with his philanthropic ventures, artistic talents and creative mind and drive.

The New York Times, in reviewing one of his art exhibitions, stated that Simmons “injects freshness” into his abstracts, and that they are “meticulously rendered and decoratively impressive.” Today, his works appear in prominent locales around the globe, including: Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Museum, Chase Manhattan Bank, Deutsche Bank, Schomburg Center for Black Culture, The Smithsonian, United Nations, and, on an international scope has shown work in France, Amsterdam and Ghana. In 2015, he served as a scholarly consultant for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, DC.

Simmons is co-founder, along with his siblings, music mogul Russell, and hip hop legend Joseph Simmons aka “Rev Run”, and president of the Rush Arts Gallery. He is also founder and VP of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization “dedicated to providing disadvantaged urban youth with significant arts exposure and access to the arts.” He is a former board member of the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Public Library, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the National Conference of Artists. His own works have been obtained by art lovers and renowned celebrities everywhere, including: music industry executive/producer Lyor Cohen, film director/producer Stan Lathan, musical producer Andre Harrell, actor Ron Perlman, renowned businessman Olivier Sarkozy, actress Annabella Sciorra, actor Will Smith, and many others.

Danny Simmons holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work from New York University, a Masters in public finance from Long Island University, and is the recipient of an honorary PhD from Long Island University. He continues to thrive at his ‘home gallery’ in Philadelphia, PA.

Prizm Art Fair 11/30/16 – 12/4/16

Prizm Art Fair
Open To The Public: November 30 – December 11, 2016, 11 am – 7 pm
Opening Reception: 7 pm – 11 PM by invitation
7230 NW Miami Ct
Miami, FL
Prizm General Admission
One-day Pass $15
Multi-Day Pass $50
Student Pass $5
PAMM Member Pass $5

Prizm Art Fair is pleased to announce the programing and events for the fair’s fourth edition. Spanning two weeks and coinciding with Miami Art Week, Prizm Art Fair will take place November 29 through December 11, 2016 at its new location: 7230 NW Miami CT in the Little Haiti / Little River community.

The programing and highlights for Prizm connect directly to the fair’s mission of presenting the work of international emerging artists African artists and artists from the Global African Diaspora, who are traditionally unrepresented by galleries in the mainstream art world. The theme for the fourth edition will explore the global impact of Africa’s cultural DNA and will showcase over 40 artists from eight countries including: France, Haiti, Jamaica, Nigeria, St. Martin, and Trinidad and Tobago, split between two sections curated by fair Director and Founder Mikhaile Solomon and interdisciplinary artist William Cordova.

Tuesday November 29th – Opening Night
VIP Ticket holders are invited to a special Prizm Preview with a three-course dinner by Cooper Door on Tuesday November 29th, 7- 11 pm. Jamila Ross and Akino West of Copper Door, will create a culinary pop-up experience to introduce some of the signature dishes Copper Door plans on serving at their “coming-soon” BNB project.

Thursday December 1st – Prizm Perform
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Nyugen Smith, A Letter Home: Hoping to reach you soon, Part 2
This thirty-minute performance aims to bring together three generations of Haitians to tell a story of belonging, longing, achievement and their contributions to global culture. This story will be told through instrumentation and performative actions made by the artist and a small ensemble of Haitian residents of Miami. The ensemble will be made up of family and friends of the artist who live in Miami and are musicians in their church (Salvation Army) band. Smith dressed as a military general will lead the ensemble through a series of formations and dialog that bounces between English, French and Haitian Creole, punctuated by musical scores. As a Haitian descendant, Smith knows very little about the history, culture and legacy of the Haitian people and is using this project to learn about the aforementioned while bringing the ensemble together to share their knowledge and experience making together.

6:45 – 7:15 PM Ayana Evans, Gurl I’d Drink Your Bath Water
Evans delivers a layered performance that is part social commentary, part autobiographical. An interactive performance piece, “Gurl, I’ll Drink Your Bathwater,” a piece originally created in 2015 for Performance Anxiety in New York, NY. Within this project the act of washing represents various ideas. There are references to the religious use of water to cleanse the soul, the need for women to be “clean” in our society, beauty ideals in the US, and even a nostalgia for the Palmolive soap used in the piece because it is the same dish washing liquid used by the artist’s mother and grandmother. The title is based on the Black American old school saying, “You’re so fine, I’d drink your bathwater.” This phrase has been used as both an extreme compliment and as an all too familiar catcall for Black women. For the the iteration performed at Prizm, has a new ending has been added.

Friday December 2nd – Prizm Panels
12 PM – 12:45 PM Evolution of Black Artist Movements: Jamea Richmond-Edwards and AMber Robles-Gordon
Artists Jamea Richmond-Edwards and Amber Robles-Gordon, Co-Founders of Delusions of Grandeur artist collective will speak of the relevancy, evolution and power of artist collectives and artistic movements. Richmond-Edwards and Robles-Gordon, parlayed a series of conversations about personal experiences in the art world, the cultural influence and legacy of Howard University, and the examination of artist group and movements such as Spiral, Black Artists of DC, Africobfra and the Black Arts Movement to build a contemporary art cannon. Delusions of Grandeur is a collective of emerging artists brought together by a shared interest and commitment to their art, a need to provide critique and commentary on social infrastructures within American society and to contribute to the prominence of the collective black voice and presence within contemporary art. Delusions of Grandeur is comprised of artists Shaunte Gates, Jamea Richmond-Edwards, Amber Robles-Gordon, Stan Squirewell, Wesley Clarke and Larry Cook Jr.

1:00 – 1:45 PM Young Art Collectors presented by Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation
TBA

2:00 – 2:45 PM – Caribbean Canon: A Caribbean Art Education Initiative with Daniela Fifi, Stephanie Cunningham & Erin Hylton
The history of art in the Caribbean exists in its fragmented past, resulting in the rich and culturally diverse artistic practices present throughout the region. Despite the immense impact that Caribbean art forms have had on the economies and unique cultures of these islands, many of their artistic practices have been inadequately researched and documented. Furthermore, Caribbean art forms are oftentimes left out of the national discourse within education. This presentation aims to address the lacuna present within Caribbean art education through presenting an online platform that will provide information and resources to regional and global audiences.

3:00 – 3:45 PM – Oasa Duverney Presented by Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation
Duverney discusses her exhibition, The View From Nowhere, a showcase of social justice-driven large-scale drawings and mixed media works created to give a “visual voice” for those who continue to be silenced. Her work comes from her own lived experiences and observations, with themes ranging from criminalization of black and brown, bodies, gentrification, housing scarcity, and other pressing social justice issues facing women and people of color in New York City and the United States at-large.

4:00 – 4:45 Pm Black Femininity In Contemporary Art With Karen Senefuru
Karen Senefuru discusses The Black Woman is God exhibition, a multi-media visual and spiritual exhibition for audiences to recognize an alternative to Western cultural narratives that challenges Eurocentric notions of God. Through an examination of cosmology, womanhood, feminism, politics and psychology, The Black Woman is God challenges gaps and fragments in art history that position Black art as only ancient or contemporary, failing to honor the space in between.

Off Site Programing

Wednesday November 30, 2016
Famous Art Critics 7 -11 pm
Venue: Miami Science Barge | 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33130
The Famous Art Critics is a cohort of multi-cultural art enthusiasts who gather for dinner and dialogue annually during Miami Art Week to discuss, highlight and elevate diverse individuals, institutions, and best practice for pathways to cultural equity in art: journalism, curation, and execution praxis.
Dinner presented by Copper Door
Tickets: VIP Passes for purchase on eventbrite.

Untitled, Miami Beach – Fifth anniversary 11/30/16 – 12/4/16

Untitled, Miami Beach
November 30 – December 4, 2016.
on the beach at Ocean Drive and 12th Street

Untitled, Art has announced its 2016 exhibitors list for the fifth edition of Untitled, Art, Miami Beach. The curated selection features 129 international galleries from 20 countries and 48 cities, with 37 new exhibitors including galleries from Iceland, Sardinia and South Africa, as well as a continuing strong presence of Latin American and European galleries. The 2016 edition of the fair will be the largest to date, with an expanded floorplan that will accommodate many exhibitors taking larger booths. Through its unique, curated, approach, Untitled, Art continues its strong commitment to presenting a selection of emerging, established and historical artists; providing visitors the opportunity to revisit and discover a diverse range of art works presented within an architecturally designed space.

Untitled, Art’s exhibitors are carefully selected by the curatorial team, consisting of Artistic Director, Omar López-Chahoud and co-curators Christophe Boutin and Melanie Scarciglia, who work closely with the galleries and their artists to produce a cohesive show that feels more like an exhibition than an art fair. The 2016 edition will offer visitors a compelling dialogue between new discoveries and influential historical artists; diverse presentations of technology-based works; and collaborations with a selection of prominent non-profit organizations.

The extensive list of participants taking part in Untitled, Miami Beach spans 20 countries including Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.
Several galleries will highlight historical works that explore conceptual practices, including New York-based gallery Nyehaus who will juxtapose the work of two pioneers of the “Light and Space” movement – Mathew Scheiber and Laddie John Dill. Also exploring this theme, Galeria Raphael Ortiz, based in Seville, will present a survey of renowned Spanish collective EQUIPO57, whose radical multi-disciplinary practice in the 1950’s and 1960’s explored the ideas of authorship and the influence of art on society. In addition to Noemí Escandell’s Dairio El Blanco (part of this year’s Special Projects) Henrique Faria Buenos Aries will also show conceptual works by a selection of Latin American artists from the 1960s and 1970s including Delia Cancela and Mirtha Dermisache. Works by a leading figure in the feminist art movement, Miriam Schapiro, can also be found at Eric Firestone Gallery (New York).

New exhibitors to Untitled, Miami Beach include Reykjavik-based gallery BERG Contemporary, which will present new and rarely seen works by pioneering video artists Steina and Woody Vasulka. Through important video and print work the presentation will cast a light on the couple’s extensive career and explorations of the malleability of the image, the manipulation of electronic energy and the interrelation of sound and image. Cape Town’s WHATIFTHEWORLD will make its first appearance at the fair, presenting a solo booth of works by South African artist Paul Edmunds. Magnin A, from Paris, will also make their debut with a selection of contemporary African artists.

Miami is recognized as the gateway to Latin America, and Untitled, Miami Beach continues to have a strong presence of this region at the fair. This year, highlights include presentations from Baró (São Paulo), Mite (Buenos Aires), CURRO (Guadalajara), DiabloRosso (Panama City), as well as Galleria Macca’s solo booth of works by Argentinian artist Diego Singh. Argentina in particular has increased its presence this year, with seven galleries and numerous artists represented at the fair.

Time-based and new-media arts will also be presented by a number of exhibitors at Untitled, Miami Beach, 2016. Of note are two exhibitors whose programs focus on artist utilizing film, video and new technologies; Aspect/Ratio with works by Alejandro Figueredo Díaz-Perera and Sabina Ott, while Microscope will be debuting new works by Zach Nader, Kevin Reuning and Eileen Maxson.

As part of its curatorial ethos, Untitled integrates not-for-profit and artist-run exhibition spaces into the overall layout, positioning artworks and artists in direct dialogue. This year’s non-profits exhibitors include the ICA Miami, Aperture Foundation, Exile Books, Brodsky Center at Rutgers University, Microscope and SiTE:LAB.

Satellite Art Show 12/1/16 – 12/4/16

Satellite Art Show Miami Beach
satelliteParisian Hotel
1510 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Press Preview: Thursday, December 1 from 12pm – 3pm
Gallery Hours:
December 1: 3 pm – 10 pm
December 2: 12 pm – 10 pm
December 3: 12 pm – 10 pm
December 4: 12 pm – 6 pm
Admission is $10.
Late Night Music At Satellite
Programing starts at 7pm and goes until 12am.
Admission is $10.

SATELLITE is pleased to announce its 2016 music program, presented in partnership with the Pérez Art Museum Miami Contemporaries . The “PAMM Contemporaries Penthouse” will feature music curated by Trans Pecos and Loma Vista Records. Thursday evening, Posture Magazine will roll out a new issue through a multimedia presentation, including a DJ set from NY-based fashion designer Brian Whatever and a live set from Baltimore-based performance artist Abdu Ali. Friday and Saturday, Miami native Denzel Curry will set up shop, bringing to SATELLITE two nights of musical offerings courtesy his C9 crew. Sunday we keep the energy flowing with sets by Rachel Mason, Richard Kennedy and Joey Desktop. There’s more! Loveless Records has jumped on board for a one-of-a-kind listening experience lounge. Guests should expect surprise performances throughout the week.

Thursday, December 1st, 6pm -12am
Posture Magazine presents Abdu Ali, Lauren Flax, Brian Whatever, special presentation by Fashion Tweek

Friday, December 2nd, 6pm -12am
PAMM Contemporaries Presents Denzel Curry’s C9 Crews “The Vortex” (mystery box edition, night 1), Ski Mask The Slump God, N3_LL, Sdotbraddy, Yoshi Thompkins, Deli Girl, Show Me The Body, & special surprise acts, DJ Sets TBA

Saturday, December 3rd, 6pm -12am
Denzel Curry’s C9 crew presents “The Vortex” (mystery box edition, night 2), Lajan Slim, Zoey Dollaz
Allan Kingdom, JK The Repear & Twelve’Len, Sick Feeling, & special surprise acts

Sunday, December 4th, 12-6pm
TRANS PECOS presents Rachel Mason, Richard Kennedy & special surprise acts

Miami Project 5 12/1/16 – 124/16

Miami Project 5
mp5_square_blackMiami Project Opening | Thursday, December 1, 2016
VIP Preview | 12:00p – 4:00p
Public Opening | 4:00p – 8:00p
Public Hours
Friday, December 2 | 11:00a – 7:00p
Saturday, December 3 | 11:00a – 7:00p
Sunday, December 4 | 11:00a – 6:00p
6625 Indian Creek Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33141

Miami Project 5 will be erected within an expansive structure in Miami Beach, located just steps from the entrance of NADA Miami. The fair will be built seamlessly into the existing architecture, elegantly housing dedicated exhibition space for an exclusive roster of top national and international galleries. The street level entrance and four floors of dedicated parking ensure a high-touch environment for top collectors, and Miami Project’s co-location with the NADA art fair guarantees an extremely high level of visibility for both fairs, creating a unique, must-see experience in Miami Beach this December.

miamiproject5-mapMiami Project 5 will feature presentations by prominent galleries from around the world, including a renowned list of returning exhibitors joined by a slate of exciting newcomers making their Miami Project debut. Highlights include London-based Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, New York’s ACA Galleries and Gary Snyder Fine Art, Paris-based Nil Gallery, celebrated San Francisco gallery Hashimoto Contemporary, southern tastemakers David Lusk Gallery and Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, Brooklyn favorite Walker Waugh, and top Los Angeles galleries Zevitas Marcus and Peter Mendenhall Gallery, among others.

Breakfast in the Park: Judy Pfaff 12/4/16

Breakfast in the Park: Judy Pfaff
judypfaffSunday, December 4, 9:30am-12pm
Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33199
RSVP

Join us for Breakfast in the Park, an official Art Basel Miami Beach event presented in partnership with West Kendall Baptist Hospital. Every year, we welcome guests to enjoy a complimentary breakfast, lecture by a noted sculptor, and guided tours of our Sculpture Park and exhibitions. This event is free and open to the public.

This year, we are excited to present Judy Pfaff as our guest speaker. A pioneer of installation art, Judy Pfaff’s vibrant sculptures and sprawling installations carefully piece together plastics, fiberglass and steel, among other materials, to create dynamic environments. Over the course of her career, she has earned numerous awards, including a MacArthur Fellowship, Guggenheim Fellowship, and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, among many others.

Fashion Happy Hour Art Basel Party 12/4/16

Fashion Happy Hour Art Basel Party
fashion-happy-hourDec 4, 12pm
Wynwood Fifth Ave
2451 NW 5th Ave
Miami, FL
Tickets

Join us for shopping, mimosas plus a few stylish surprises at Wynwood Fifth Ave.

We strive to create a one-of-a-kind and very chic atmosphere for young entrepreneurs and fashion enthusiasts in the arts and fashion industry to network and have fun at the same time.

Opening Reception of “Protected Beauty” 11/28/16

Opening Reception of “Protected Beauty”
f219dcf1-9052-4782-8fdb-70c686a89f8bNovember 28th at 8:00PM
World Erotic Art Museum
1205 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets

The Weam is proud to announce the first cooperation with the Kinsey Institute/Indiana University. Join us for the Opening Reception of “Protected Beauty” as it examines masculine beauty through the lens of artists represented in the Kinsey Institute’s art collection.

The traveling exhibition “Protected Beauty” is a logical collaboration between two American institutions whose focus is on understanding human sexuality. The result is breathtaking, beautiful and full of social and political relevance.

“Protected Beauty” was curated by Rebecca Fasman, Manager of Traveling Exhibitions at the Kinsey Institute, and Helmut Schuster, Director of Weam Miami.
Participating Artists are:
Robert Mapplethorpe
George Platt Lynes
Wilhelm von Gloeden
Mike Miksche
Paul Kadmus
Pavel Tchelitchew
Andrey Avinoff
Marcel Vertes

The Exhibition is a tribute to Collector and Philanthropist Dr. h. c. Naomi Wilzig ( 1934 – 2015 )
Supported by Indiana University Bloomington and Humboldt University Berlin

El Balcon De La Habana Alumbra El Cielo De Miami 11/28/16

El Balcon De La Habana Alumbra El Cielo De Miami
wtoru5wteujzj7xahjcj_simulacion-9-finalMonday November 28, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Lighting of the sculpture will be at 7:30 pm.
Museum Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
RSVP to Maria Lanao at 786.514.0301 or maru@intersectionspr.com

Please join us in welcoming Havana’s Balcony to the Magic City and be among the first to witness the lighting of this monumental piece

The Spanish artist Juan Garaizabal is ready for his installation of Havana’s Balcony (Balcón de la Habana) at the Museum Park in the city of Miami. The steel structure will be presented under the framework of Miami’s Art Week. The piece is the first part of an initiative that will be completed with the installation of a sister sculpture in the Malecón of Havana in 2017.

Havana’s Balcony (Balcón de La Habana) is a 69 feet high sculpture – approximately the height of a six-story building. It has an imposing structure of stainless steel, partially coated with LED lights, that will be visible from the bay and land throughout the city, changing what is now the skyline of Miami. It will be located in Museum Park, the neurological center of culture and art in Miami, along with the Pérez Art Museum and The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science. The Havana’s Balcony (Balcón de la Habana) in Miami will have a replica installation of a sculpture in the Cuban capital, which recreates the Miami’s Art Deco lines in 2017. The two sister sculptures will be placed facing each other. Through this work, the artist tries to not only recreate the symbol of a culture, but also the essence that lingers in the minds of many Cubans based in Miami. The structure will be an icon of the city.

“I intend to work where history is being made. Miami and Havana, are both having transcendental changes,” explained the artist Juan Garaizabal. “The idea is to materialize the physical connection that already exists and is rooted in Miami. A structure so symbolic such as the balconies of Havana is the perfect representation of nostalgia that this Caribbean city evokes in the majority of the Miami population. ”

Miami’s most prominent personalities such as Jorge Perez, Ella Fontanals-Cisneros, through the CIFO foundation, The Bayfront Park Management Trust Miami, and Mana Contemporary, as well as the artist’s foundation, Urban Memories, are involved in the support of the project.

About Juan Garaizabal
Juan Garaizabal is an internationally recognized conceptual artist and sculptor. His “Urban Memories (Memorias Urbanas),” are massive structures that alongside with their particular strategic location and lighting, strategically evoking architectural historical elements, signifying the memory of the cities. Despite being an artist of conceptual origins, as a sculptor his work is done by hand, using his own techniques such as: forging, carpentry, electricity, plasticity and masonry.

The Miami Street Photography Festival (MSPF) 12/1/16 – 12/4/16

December 1-4
Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 AM – 10 PM
streetartphotographySunday noon – 5 PM
HistoryMiami Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Website

HistoryMiami Museum will capture the spirit of the magic city during Art Basel Week while hosting one of the most popular art events in recent years: the Miami Street Photography Festival. The festival and exhibitions are part of HistoryMiami’s newly-established Center for Photography, created as a part of a Knight Arts Challenge grant, and will feature world-class photographers, exhibitions, lectures, workshops, photo walks, and portfolio reviews. Legendary photographers Richard Kalvar, Alex Webb, Rebbeca Norris-Webb, Maggie Steber, Jill Freedman, and Matt Stuart will be this year’s featured guests.

Now in its fifth year, the Miami Street Photography Festival will take over a gallery at HistoryMiami Museum and feature the work of photographers from more than 60 countries. The festival’s mission is to give exposure to up-and-coming photographers from around the globe and highlight the best in international street photography.

Concept Art Fair 11/29/16 – 12/4/16

Concept Art Fair
Nov. 29, 6-10 pm Collectors Preview by invitation
art-concept-tent2 Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 1-10 pm
Dec. 4, 1-6 pm
301 Biscayne Blvd. Miami FL 33131
Ticket Prices:
$ 20 Adults One Day
$ 35 Adults Multi-Day
$10 Students with ID and children under 12
Complimentary to all Military and Police personnel
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Held at the “Waterfront Fair in the Round”, Concept Art Fair sits on a 32-acre Noguchi designed Bayfront Park on Biscayne Bay – the epicenter of Downtown Miami’s Arts, Museum and Entertainment District – bounded on the north by Perez Art Museum Miami and on the south by the city’s dynamic Brickell Financial District, home to over 1000 companies making up Miami’s global trading, banking, law, creative and tech industries. Over 45 participating galleries will be exhibiting internationally renowned modern and contemporary art.
Highlights of the fair include a rare view of the artworks by Pritzker-winning architect, Richard Meier who is currently completing a re-design of Miami Beach’s Shore Club. Collectors will have the first viewing of Meier’s collage installation which contains 224 major original works of art. Meier’s collages join the tradition of collages in modern art, alluding to Dadaist collages, and to their later interpretation by artists such as Robert Rauschenberg. The collages of Meier also resonate the decollagist legacy of European post-WWII artists such as Mimmo Rotella and Raymond Haines. Meier’s collage practice suggests an in-depth examination of his vision of constructed and deconstructed spatiality, offering a key to the work of a globally significant architect who is also a unique artist.
Art historian and author, Peter Hastings Falk will present the works of the large and innovative paintings of Gil Cuatrecasas [1935–2004], a brilliant but reclusive visionary colorist whose paintings had been buried for the last forty years — and nearly discarded. “The Cuatrecasas Discovery” is making its first appearance on the East Coast at Art Concept having made its debut earlier this year in Los Angeles where a feature article in the Los Angeles Times concluded that “No one has ever painted like this.” After attending Harvard and Yale he worked with Josef Albers. This solo exhibition is presented by redM, the online illustrated biographical encyclopedia of artists who have been rediscovered — or newly discovered — by founding Editor and Curator, Peter Hastings Falk, and his Art Advisory Board. Falk underscores the surprise that, for Cuatrecasas, the artist’s style, as well as his technique, are unique in the history of painting. “These paintings elicit a strong visceral reaction,” says Falk, “People linger in contemplation not only over the compelling imagery but over the inscrutable complexity of the technique and paint-handling. No one has fully figured out how he did them.” Fourteen paintings will be exhibited, with a few as long as 14-18 feet. Cuatrecasas’s particular form of action painting exemplifies how web-like configurations of color and surface become a free-floating energy in the world, suggesting an existential stance regarding the intersection of art and life.
Art Concept Fair revitalizes the notion of the Bayfront Park as an open space for the arts. “Reimagining Miami Public Spaces – Homage to Isamu Noguchi”, part of the Art Concept Fair program, is a special outdoor project in Bayfront Park by Miami Mountains Foundation and the City of Miami Public Art Initiative on the significance of art in public places to enhance urban communities and create new audiences. Produced in partnership and with the support of Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs/Art in Public Places, Miami Beach Art in Public Places, Bayfront Park Management Trust, the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Museum, American Institute of Architects, International Sculpture Center, The Miami Foundation, Next Level Fairs and private sponsors. The Biscayne entrance to the fair will be transformed into an outdoor sculpture exhibition through the duration of the fair. The project will stretch Noguchi’s notion interactive sculpture and will expand the scope of viewing participation from the purely experiential-sensual, to the social and historical.
Redesigned in the early 1980’s by Noguchi, the park’s 32 acres of lush greenery, its proximity to the water – which affords a spectacular view of the bay that can be enjoyed from the fair’s dining area – its central location close to ample parking and public transportation, and its proximity to Miami’s leading restaurants, luxury shopping, museums and five star hotels.
Art Concept’s 50,000 sq. ft. 4700 sq. meter column-free venue is enhanced with the translucent ceiling, waterfront dining, lecture pavilion, and outdoor sculpture garden drive from Miami making this the premiere art fair location for Art Basel Week visitors. A short 12 minutes Beach’s Convention Center the fair will offer easy direct access to satellite fairs and the city’s highlighted social events.
Next Level Fairs is the parent company for Art Concept, Art Palm Beach, and Art Boca Raton. Next Level Fairs curates sophisticated, event-driven fairs attracting global attendance, supported by an international marketing and branding strategy in coordination with local museums, collectors, and galleries. Organizers Lee Ann and David Lester, beginning in 1989 they have organized over 100 international fairs and were the original founders of Art Miami, Art Asia Hong Kong, Art Palm Beach, American International Fine Art Fair, and Art Boca Raton. They sold their fairs to major publicly traded companies Advance Star (New York) and Daily Mail Group DMG Media (London) and resumed ownership of Art Palm Beach in 2011.

Art Week at the Bakehouse 11/28/16 – 12/4/16

Art Week at the Bakehouse
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Bakehouse
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, FL 33127

Art Week Opening Reception
Monday, November 28, 2016, 7 – 10 pm
Kick-off Miami Art Week with the opening of AUTOPIA: Road Trips from the Cold War to the Present and Goodbye Padmini, two of the Bakehouse’s most highly anticipated exhibitions of the season. The reception will include a meet and greet with artists and curators, open resident artist studios and refreshments.

Annual Baker’s Breakfast
Thursday, December 3rd, 11 am – 1 pm
Join the Bakehouse Art Complex for its signature Baker’s Breakfast, an opportunity to come break bread with 60 resident artists before the art fairs. At the Baker’s Breakfast, artists share an international breakfast experience for visitors, inspired by the Art Deco bakery building where their studios are housed today. Explore the current exhibitions, open artist studios, and get a head start on your holiday gift-giving or art collection with dozens of $100 works at our Annual Artists Sale.
Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Bakehouse and 29th St. and 3rd Avenue in Wynwood

Audrey Love Gallery
AUTOPIA: Road Trips from the Cold War to the Present
Autopia explores the ubiquitous presence of the automobile in contemporary culture. “Autopia” combines the words auto and Utopia to highlight the importance that the car industry played as one of the paramount symbols of progress in the 20th Century. What is its place in contemporary culture? Does car culture remain central to our ideal of progress? In this exhibition, the legacy of automobiles is being reviewed and reassessed through the work of artists from three continents.
The exhibition is divided in four thematic groups, dealing with the central role of cars in the American High/Way of Life, the USA-USSR fight for consumers’ hearts and minds during the Cold War, the impact of automobiles in the natural realm, and the ways in which it has affected human lives, rewriting maps through commerce and migration, and changing urban centers like Miami.
Participating Artists include:
Jairo Alfonso, Adrián Balseca, Yael Bartana, César Beltrán, Timothy Buwalda, Carlos Luis DeMedeiros, Rigoberto Díaz Martínez, Daniel Evans, Luis Gispert, Pablo Helguera, Alex Heria, Marisa Jahn, Ernesto Kunde, Volodymyr Kuznetsov, Carlos Marcial, Frank E. Martínez, Julio César Morales, Alex Núñez, Rob Pruitt, Rubert Quintana, Ishmael Randall Weeks, Jorge Rodríguez Díez, Betsabée Romero, Lázaro Saavedra, Peter Sarkisian, Daniel Silvo, Pedro Vizcaíno

Swenson Gallery
Goodbye Padmini
The exhibition is the first solo show of acclaimed Doha-based artist Aparna Jayakumar in America. We are presenting works from her series Goodbye Padmini, a photographic documentation of the classic Mumbai taxis and the culture around them, which is rapidly disappearing, along with the vehicles. In addition to the photographs, an homage to the iconic vehicle will be installed as a pooja comprised of Padmini material culture sourced by the artist in a recent trip home. On view at the Bakehouse Art Complex November 28, 2016 – January 2, 2017 in the Swenson Gallery. Opening Reception with the artist Monday, November 28 from 7-9pm.

Art Basel @ Basement Miami – Stellar Lineup & Rad Art Installations 11/29/16 – 12/3/16

Art Basel @ Basement Miami – Stellar Lineup & Rad Art Installations
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Basement Miami at The Miami Beach EDITION
2901 Collins Avenue.
Miami Beach, FL

The Miami Beach EDITION is thrilled to announce its dynamic roster of events taking place at Basement Miami for Art Basel. Miami’s leading nightlife and entertainment venue brings you a week-long series of events, that kicks off with its two-year anniversary celebration.
From the launch of Art Basel through Sunday, Basement Miami will be stacked with a lineup of cutting-edge international DJs, such as legends DJ Harvey, Thugfucker, and Doc Martin with some surprise guests to be announced as well as hosts Haas Brothers Basement Miami’s events will feature prime talent and the best crowds, all complemented by state of the art sound and lighting systems and conceptual light artist, Olivia Steele. Two new neon light installations created by Steele, “What If This Is Real?” and “P.S. I love You”, will be located in the ice skating rink and bowling alley and remain as permanent art works at the venue.

Full roster of events for Basement listed below. RSVP to Reservations@Basementmiami.com for entry and guest list based on availability.

Tuesday, 11.29
Basement 2-Year Anniversary
Hosted by Haas Brothers
Thugfucker, Doc Martin, Nicolas Matar, Ahmed Hashim

Wednesday, 11.30
Theo Parrish

Thursday, 12.01
Hosted by Caravan Gitane
Bedouin, LUM, Oceanvs Orientalis, Alkemy, Sainte Vie

Friday, 12.02
“A Very Special Surprise After Party”

Saturday, 12.03
DJ Harvey

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November 30th: 12pm – 8pm, Art Week All Day Open House
December 1st + 2nd + 3rd: 10am – 6pm
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6308 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33150

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Participating Artists: Deming King Harriman, Andrea Nhuch, Bianca Pratorius, Capucine Safir, Dan Schneiger, Ted VanCleave

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PAMM Shop: Small Business Saturday Artist Meet & Greet 11/26/16

PAMM Shop: Small Business Saturday Artist Meet & Greet
pammshoplocalSaturday, November 26, 3-5:30pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
Free public event at PAMM Shop

Visit Pérez Art Museum Miami on Small Business Saturday and meet some of the Miami artists who design the unique and exquisite pieces at PAMM Shop. Artists AHOLSNIFFSGLUE, AMLgMATD, Dafné Alleno, Werner Blumenthal and Michelle Weinberg will be available to chat about their inspirations and showcase their work.

American Express cardholders will receive 2X rewards with an enrolled American Express Card this holiday season on purchases. Dine at Verde that day and receive a voucher for a free appetizer on your next visit.

AHOLSNIFFSGLUE and Werner Blumenthal
Inspired by the energy of Miami, AHOL JEWELRY is a brand of simplicity, geometry and obscurity; it is that obscureness that makes the abstract real. The iconic insignia of Miami’s favorite graffiti artist, AHOLSNIFFSGLUE, is the core of this 3D printed jewelry line.

AMLgMATD
AMLgMATD is a collaborative studio established by Laz Ojalde and Natalie Zlamalova in 2014, experimenting in works of art, design objects and environments that reflect quirky points of view and love of unusual and overlooked materials. The WEBSTR stool at PAMM Shop harkens back to the retro lawn chair look by utilizing vintage strapping in a contemporary way creating a look that is Miami at its core.

Dafné Alleno
It all began with the idea of creating elegant and edgy jewels easy to put on and remove. Combining lightness and refinement, each single piece is comfortable to wear, so light, such a “second skin” jewel. The elegant subtlety of Alleno’s jewelry can suit the minimalist look when worn individually and the maximalist look when ganged together.

Michelle Weinberg
Michelle Weinberg is a visual artist living and working in New York City and Miami. Her playful geometric patterns and aesthetic lends itself to design for the home that blurs the line between art and function.

Life Is Art presents pARTicipate at Red Dot Miami 11/30/16 – 12/4/16

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Life Is Art presents pARTicipate at Red Dot Miami
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Wednesday, November 30 | 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Regular Public Hours:
Thursday, December 1 | 12:00PM – 8:00PM
Friday, December 2 | 12:00PM – 8:00PM
Saturday, December 3 | 12:00PM – 8:00PM
Sunday, December 4 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Red Dot Miami Tent
1700 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
Tickets and Fair Info at reddotmiami.com
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Life Is Art in collaboration with Virtual Relief and Miami International University of Art and Design
invite you to pARTicipate at Red Dot supported by CARON Paris and Paris Perfumes.

Be part of an immersive art experience with this melding of virtual-reality, visual art, music, film and fashion created in partnership with Virtual Relief. Become part of the work or create your own. Featuring work created by local students of Miami International University of Art and Design in collaboration with CARON Paris and Paris Perfumes, this interactive exhibition includes a panoply of artistic activities.

In this exhibition, patrons are able to actually interact with and become part of the art as well as create their own work through Virtual Reality technology. A true blending of Art and Technology.

Les Standiford Speaks at South Florida Writers Assn. Meeting 11/12/16

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Les Standiford Speaks at South Florida Writers Assn. Meeting
lesflyer111216Saturday, November 12, 10:30 – 12:00
Main Library
101 Flagler St.(Downtown)
Miami, FL
Free and open to the public

Best selling author Les Standiford discusses the lure and practice of writing historical narrative and micro-history for modern readers. Standiford is Founding Director of the Creative Writing Program at Florida International Unisversity and is the author of 21 books and novels including Last Train to Paradise, Meet You in Hell, and the soon to be filmed The Man Who Invented Christmas. Last Train to Paradise is the “one-read” selection of more than a dozen Public Library systems and his most recent book, Water to the Angeles: William Mulholland, His Monumental Aqueduct, and the Rise of Los Angeles, was a featured alternate of the History Book Club. Standiford will share excerpts from his work and advice to writers drawn from 3 decades of literary practice.

Easter Seals South Florida 28th Annual Festival Of Chefs 11/9/16

Easter Seals South Florida 28th Annual Festival Of Chefs
Wednesday November 9th, 2016, 6:30 pm – 10 pm
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1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Fl 33139
Enter Promo Code: FEST2016 (for $25 off)
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To change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.

Participating Restaurants
Chef Adrianne’s – Chef Adrianne Calvo
Commonwealth Miami – Chef Daniel Roy
Cupid’s Bakes & More – Pastry Chef Michelle Ricci
DIRT – Chef Nicole Votano
Eating House – Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli
Easter Seals Culinary Arts High School – Culinary Arts Students
EDGE Steak & Bar – Chef Aaron Brooks
Exquisito Chocolates – Chocolate-maker Carolina Quijano
Lemoni Café – Chef Assia Dahrouch
MC Kitchen – Chef Dena Marino
Meat Market – Chef Sean Brasel
Morton’s The Steakhouse – Chef Chad Lewark
Nikki Beach Miami Beach – Chef Frank Ferreiro
Nothing Bundt Cakes – John and Monica Reckert
Red, the Steakhouse – Chef Peter Vauthy
R House – Chef Rocco Carulli
Roho Kitchen – Chef Jorge Montes
Sensory Delights – Chef Alain Lemaire
Serendip-A-Tea – Artisan Chef Iliana Garcia
Soyka Restaurant & Bar – Chef Pedro Lopez
The Gang Miami – Chef Bogdan Niculae
The Salty Donut – Pastry Chef Max Santiago
Truluck’s – Chef Michael Cerny
Viv’s Little Waffle Shoppe, Inc. – Marlen Caudron
Zuuk Mediterranean Kitchen – Chef Daniel Ganem
50 Ocean Restaurant – Chef Joe Bonavita
And many more…

All proceeds from the Festival of Chefs will benefit Easter Seals South Florida’s Culinary Arts High School, a vocational training program for students ages 14 through 22 with autism and other disabilities. http://www.easterseals.com/southflorida/

Facebook @FestivalOfChefsSFL Instagram @festivalofchefs Twitter: @eastersealsfoc

PULSE Miami Beach 2016 12/1/16 – 12/4/16

PULSE Miami Beach 2016
Private Preview Brunch (by VIP invitation only) Thursday, Dec. 1; 10am-1pm
pulsePublic Hours
Thursday, Dec. 1; 1pm-7pm
Young Collectors 5pm-7pm
Friday, Dec. 2; 10am-7pm
Saturday, Dec. 3; 10am-7pm
Sunday, Dec. 4; 10am-5pm
Indian Beach Park
4601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
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PULSE Miami Beach returns to its oceanfront home at Indian Beach Park from Thursday,
December 1 through Sunday, December 4, 2016. The twelfth edition of PULSE in Miami will welcome a
diverse community of established and emerging galleries across five continents presenting the latest cuttingedge
artwork and current practices. Opening with its signature Private Preview Brunch on Thursday,
December 1 from 10am-1pm, PULSE looks forward to introducing its vibrant audience of art collectors and
enthusiasts to a dynamic overview of today’s contemporary art market.

Following last year’s successful expansion, PULSE will return with over 70 galleries and 200 artists
welcoming an array of national and international exhibitors. With first time exhibitors making up 25% of the
fair’s roster, PULSE will showcase new works from galleries from Colombia, Spain, China and Japan among
others. Housed within two spacious pavilions, PULSE’s overall range and diversity provides an immersive
experience for its guests. PULSE’s North Tent will highlight established galleries presenting multi-artist
booths while the South Tent spotlights IMPULSE, solo exhibitions whose artists are eligible for the PULSE
PRIZE, and CONVERSATIONS, dual-artist shows allowing galleries to explore conceptual dialogues
between the artists they represent.

This year, PULSE will debut its first PROJECTS Special Commission featuring digital artist, Anne Spalter.
The special commission, tied to PROJECTS programming, provides funding for an artist invited to showcase
their work at PULSE. Housed in the fair’s airy entry-way, Spalter’s Miami Marbles will invite visitors to explore
a new form of art ‘the Modern Landscape.’ Using photographs and video replicas of last year’s Miami Art
Week, Spalter digitally alters and distills images of the city’s atmosphere, architecture and foliage to create
contemporary landscapes. By abstracting Miami’s topography, Spalter encapsulates the vibrancy of the city
within each of her expansive spheres. An augmented reality component will also allow guests to engage with
the orbs through an interactive interface. Viewers will be able to explore kaleidoscopic moving videos on the
spheres and discover virtual orbs around the fair through the custom Marbles app.

“With the continuing growth of international representation amongst our exhibitors and the debut of Anne
Spalter’s special commission, we look forward to championing an experience that creates an opportunity for
deeper engagement and an even more rewarding experience for our exhibitors and visitors,” says Director,
Helen Toomer.

PULSE Miami Beach 2016 Exhibitors
Adah Rose Gallery, Kensington, MD
ANTONIO COLOMBO ARTE CONTEMPORANEA, Milan, Italy
Beautiful Asset Art Project, Beijing, China
BEERS London, London, UK
Black & White Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Black Ship Gallery, Miami, FL
bo.lee gallery, London, UK
Brian Gross Fine Art, San Francisco, CA
Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery, New York, NY
Carl Solway Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
CEDE GALERIA, Lima, Peru
Christopher Moller Gallery, Cape Town, South Africa
Circle Culture Gallery, Berlin, Germany
Cordesa Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA
DANTE AND RANDALL, Bogota, Colombia
Danziger Gallery, New York, NY
Davidson Contemporary, New York, NY
De Buck Gallery, New York, NY
De Soto Gallery, Venice, CA
Elizabeth Houston Gallery, New York, NY
Elizabeth Leach Gallery, Portland, OR
FIUMANO PROJECTS, London, UK
Flowers, New York, NY
Frantic Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Galeria Leyendecker, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
GALERIE FREY, Vienna & Salzburg, Austria
GALERIE HEIKE STRELOW, Frankfurt, Germany
Galerie Simon Blais, Montreal, Canada
Gallery Hilger NEXT, Vienna, Austria
GALLERY MoMo, Tokyo, Japan
Gallery Poulsen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Garis & Hahn, New York, NY
Honey Ramka, Brooklyn, NY
Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Jack Fischer Gallery, San Francisco, CA
JHB Gallery, New York, NY
Kinder MODERN, New York, NY
KLEINDIENST, Leipzig, Germany
Laffy Maffei Gallery, Paris,France
MA2Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Monya Rowe Gallery, Saint Augustine, FL
NEW ART PROJECTS, London, UK
Nicholas Metivier Gallery, Toronto, Canada
Patricia Sweetow Gallery, Oakland, CA
Patrick Heide Contemporary Art, London, UK
PDX Contmporary Art, Portland, OR
Pentimenti Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Pictura Gallery, Bloomington, IN
Planthouse, New York, NY
Project: ARTspace, New York, NY
Purdy Hicks Gallery, London, UK
Rena Bransten Gallery, San Francisco, CA
robert henry contemporary, Brooklyn, NY
Römerapotheke, Zürich, Switzerland
Samuel Freeman, Los Angeles, CA
Sarl Galerie Christophe Tailleur, Strasbourg, France
SEASON, Seattle, WA
Sienna Patti, Lenox, MA
Sim Smith, London, UK
SLAG Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
SVA Galleries, New York, NY
taubert contemporary, Berlin, Germany
Tyler Rollins Fine Art, New York, NY
Uprise Art, New York, NY
Vane, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
VICTORI + MO, Brooklyn, NY
Von Lintel Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
WAGNER + PARTNER, Berlin, Germany
William Baczek Fine Arts, Northampton, MA
William Turner Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
Winston Wächter Fine Art, New York, NY and Seattle, WA
Yancey Richardson, New York, NY
YOD Gallery, Osaka, Japan
YoungArts, Miami, FL

CONVERSATIONS
Larissa Bates & Jake Longstreth | Monya Rowe Gallery
Michael Campeau & Caroline Mauxion | Galerie Simon Blais
Tim Garwood & Jonathan McCree | Sim Smith
Lennart Grau & Olivia Steele | Circle Culture Gallery
Tony Gum & Professor Ablade Glover | Christopher Moller Gallery
Rachel Hellmann & Mark Lyon | Elizabeth Houston Gallery
Lauren Kalman & Mallory Weston | Sienna Patti
Ken Matsubara & magma | MA2Gallery
Rania Matar & Michal Solarski and Tomasz Liboska | Pictura Gallery
Julian Montague & Alicia Ross | Black & White Gallery
Nic Rad & Brian Willmont | VICTORI + MO
Hedley Roberts & Alex Wood | NEW ART PROJECTS
Cornelia Schulz & Weston Teruya | Patricia Sweetow Gallery
Keyser Siso & Ryota Unno | Black Ship Gallery
Jordan Sullivan & Erin Lynn Welsh | Uprise Art

PULSE PRIZE NOMINEES
Sam Burford | FIUMANO PROJECTS
Sharon Butler | SEASON
Chen Chen + Kai Williams | Kinder MODERN
Jessica Drenk | Adah Rose Gallery
Henriette Grahnert | KLEINDIENST
Thrush Holmes | BEERS London
Mark Joshua | Vane
Esmeralda Kosmatopoulos | Sarl Galerie Christophe Tailleur
Andrew McIntosh | bo.lee gallery
Sean Newport | Cordesa Fine Art
Rashaad Newsome | De Buck Gallery
Adriana Ospina | DANTE AND RANDALL
Fernando Otero | CEDE GALERIA
Devan Shimoyama | Samuel Freeman
Hiroshi Shinno | YOD Gallery
Bradley Wood | Sim Smith

Miami Model Citizens Thanksgiving Pack the Pantry Party 11/9/16

Miami Model Citizens Thanksgiving Pack the Pantry Party
pantryWednesday, November 9, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
SLS Brickell
1300 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
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Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Pack the Pantry Party at the new SLS Brickell at 1300 South Miami Avenue from 6:30-10:00 pm. Entry will be $20 per guest with a food donation, and $40 without a food donation if you buy tickets online in advance. Prices increase by $10 at the door. Guests receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco courtesy of SLS Brickell. More details to follow!

This year we will be donating food to Miami Rescue Mission.

Night of the Animal InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Nightclub 11/12/16

Night of the Animal InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Nightclub
makeawishSat, Nov 12, 2016, 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM
InterContinental® Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
Tickets $100 with Discount Promo Code: AP02
Purchase Tickets Online

Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida invites the next generation of contributors and Miami’s premier buzz creators in the fashion, arts, music and nightlife industries to the 9th Annual InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish Nightclub on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Join Gabrielle Anwar, Shareef Malnik, Robert Hill, Michael Capponi, Nick Betancourt, Tara Solomon, Antonio Misuraca, Maxwell Blandford, Ken DeGori and Clif Loftin for a night of wonder. The InterContinental® Miami will be turned into a hip after-hours venue with “La Nuit de l’Animal – A Fairy Tale” theme of culture and decor. Night Club and DJ Jermaine Dupri sponsored by E11even Miami — fashion show by our smashing local community partner, Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour.

Nightclub and Dj Sponsored by – E11even Miami
Fashion Show – Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour
Elegant Evening Attire
Complimentary Open Bar

Mad Hatter Arts Festival 2016 11/19/16 – 11/20/16

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Mad Hatter Arts Festival with Artisan & Vintage Market Place
mh-postcard-front-2016Saturday November 19th & Sunday 20th, 10am-5pm
The Barnacle Historic State Park and Sidewalks of Main Hwy.
3485 Main Highway
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Festival is Free with the regular $2 park admission.
Movie is $5 for ages 6 and up and $3 for ages 2-5
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Two day Arts and Artisans and Vintage Market Place Festival with Food Vendors & Live Music

Also on Saturday Evening at 7pm there will be a special Al Fresco screening of the original Walt Disney “Alice in Wonderland” movie shown from the big screen dropped from the Historic Barnacle House. Bring your blanket or beach chair and a picnic and enjoy the movie on the lawn under the stars beside Biscayne Bay at The Barnacle Historic State Park

Art ~ Live Music ~ Market Place with Vintage and Artisan Vendors ~ Food and Contests and Loads of Family Fun. Well behaved pets on leash are permitted.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2016 12/1/16 – 12/4/16

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Art Basel Miami Beach 2016
Media Reception, Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 9.30am, Collectors Lounge
Private View, Wednesday November 30, 2016, 11am to 8pm (by invitation only)
Vernissage, Thursday, December 1, 2016, 11am to 3pm (by invitation only)
Public opening dates and hours:
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 3pm to 8pm
Friday, December 2, 2016, 12noon to 8pm
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 12noon to 8pm
Sunday, December 4, 2016, 12noon to 6pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website

Premier line-up of galleries at Art Basel’s 15th edition in Miami Beach

Art Basel today announced the gallery list for its 2016 show in Miami Beach, comprising 269 leading international galleries, drawn from 29 countries across North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Exhibitors will present works of art – from historically significant projects and film, to painting, photography and large-scale sculpture – by Modern and contemporary artists. With a reapplication rate of 98% for the Galleries sector and in addition to a strong selection of returning exhibitors, the show features 21 galleries who are completely new to the Miami Beach edition, including 12 first-time entrants to the Galleries sector. The fair, whose Lead Partner is UBS, takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 1 – 4, 2016.

Attracting leading collectors, curators, museum directors and critics from across the globe, Art Basel in Miami Beach is the premier art show of the Americas, with half of the galleries having exhibition spaces in the region. The geographically diverse list of participants spans 29 countries around the world, including Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

2016 marks the fifteenth edition of the Miami Beach show, which has expanded over the years to include dedicated sections for film, outdoor sculpture, works in edition and curated shows of historical significance. The show has always offered both exploration – with new works created by emerging artists – and a continuity of a high quality international roster. Over 85 galleries exhibiting this year also took part in the very first edition in Miami Beach in 2002.

Joining an extensive roster of returning galleries will be first-time participants from North and South America, including from Los Angeles: The Box, Marc Selwyn Fine Art and Various Small Fires; from New York: Callicoon Fine Arts, Clearing, Di Donna, Thomas Erben Gallery, JTT and Off Vendome; from Mexico City: House of Gaga and joségarcía ,mx; and from Curitiba in Brazil: Simões de Assis Galeria de Arte.

New participants from Europe include Christian Andersen, Galleria d’Arte Maggiore G.A.M., Galerie Greta Meert, Galerie Maria Bernheim, High Art and Vigo Gallery. Reflecting Art Basel’s global reach, first time exhibitors from Asia will include Edouard Malingue Gallery, Leo Xu Projects and Nanzuka. For the full gallery list, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/exhibitors.

Comprising 193 of the world’s leading galleries, the Galleries sector presents the highest quality of painting, sculpture, drawing, installation, photography and video works. Highly competitive, the sector is always a highlight, leading 98% of last year’s exhibitors to reapply. In addition to many long time exhibitors, Galerie Nagel Draxler returns for this edition following a five-year hiatus. After previously participating in the show’s proposal based sectors, eight exhibitors will join the Galleries sector for the first time, including: Altman Siegel, Bergamin & Gomide, Cherry and Martin, GALLERYSKE, Galerija Gregor Podnar, Labor, Menconi + Schoelkopf and Pilar Corrias. For the full gallery list, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/galleries.

The Edition sector presents 11 global leaders in the field of prints and editioned works. This year’s show will feature Alan Cristea Gallery, Carolina Nitsch, Crown Point Press, Gemini G.E.L. LLC, Pace Prints, Paragon, Polígrafa Obra Gràfica, Sabine Knust, STPI, Two Palms and ULAE.

Survey returns with 14 focused presentations of work from before 2000, comprising: Carmelo Arden Quin (b. 1913) at Simões de Assis Galeria de Arte; Romare Bearden (b. 1911, d. 1988) at DC Moore Gallery; Graciela Carnevale (b. 1942) at espaivisor; Ibrahim El-Salahi (b. 1930) at Vigo Gallery; Margaret Kilgallen (b. 1967, d. 2001) at Ratio 3; Giorgio Morandi (b. 1890, d. 1964) at Galleria d’Arte Maggiore G.A.M.; Howardena Pindell (b. 1943) at Garth Greenan Gallery; David Reed (b. 1946) at Peter Blum Gallery; George Rickey (b. 1907, d. 2002) at Maxwell Davidson Gallery; Mimmo Rotella (b. 1918, d. 2006) at Robilant + Voena; Barbara T. Smith (b. 1931) at The Box; Betye Saar (b. 1926) at Roberts & Tilton; Kishio Suga (b. 1944) at Tokyo Gallery + BTAP; and Jacques Villeglé (b. 1926) at Galerie Georges-Philippe & Nathalie Vallois. Further details on the individual projects will be announced in the coming months. For the full gallery list, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/survey.

The 16 curated solo booths in Positions provide focused platforms for individual artists to present a major project. Adrià Julià (b. 1974) will transform Dan Gunn’s booth into a multi-media installation, which includes a mural based on Picasso’s ‘Guernica’. For Manuel Burgener’s (b. 1978) first exhibition in the United States, Galerie Maria Bernheim will create an installation through the interplay of light between sculptures and photograms. Callicoon Fine Arts will feature tapestries and enamel paintings by Ulrike Müller (b. 1971), while High Art will exhibit a series of ‘Trans-Habitats’ – invented microcosms – by Max Hooper Schneider (b. 1982). Through text, video and an architectural intervention, Beto Shwafaty (b. 1977) will address social and economic issues from Brazil’s recent political history at Prometeogallery di Ida Pisani. At RaebervonStenglin, an interactive installation by Dane Mitchell (b. 1976) will disperse an artificial scent that is typically used by hunters as olfactory camouflage. JTT’s installation of paintings by Becky Kolsrud (b. 1984) will reflect both her devotion to the female form as well as her infidelity to style, while at Off Vendome, Jeanette Mundt’s (b. 1982) suggestive female figures from historical paintings are set directly within the space in a performative staging. Melanie Gilligan’s (b. 1979) TV-sculptures at Galerie Max Mayer will be populated with abstract animations that comment upon systems of commerce. At Thomas Erben Gallery, Mike Cloud’s (b. 1974) heavily layered collages will recycle product imagery and scenes of consumer culture. Maggie Lee’s (b. 1987) immersive installation will recreate a teenage girl’s bedroom complete with embedded video works and handmade ephemera, while Gao Ludi’s (b. 1990) installation at White Space Beijing will appropriate symbols from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to explore the relationship between virtual and real worlds. At Galeria Marilia Razuk, Ana Luiza Dias Batista (b. 1978) will distort everyday objects – keys, a doormat, and games – in a playful expression of futility. Sector highlights will also include an installation of decorative, figurative and functional terracotta works by Shelly Nadashi (b. 1981) at Christian Andersen; a series of new sculptures and paintings exploring characteristics of human behavior by Melike Kara (b. 1985) at Peres Projects; and wall-based works and a floor installation by Amy Yao (b. 1977) at Various Small Fires. For the full gallery list, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/positions.

Nova, the sector dedicated to younger galleries showing new work by up to three artists, will this year feature 35 exhibitors. First time exhibitors will include Edouard Malingue Gallery, with a film by Wong Ping (b. 1984); House of Gaga, with paintings by Josef Strau (b. 1957) and Vivian Suter (b. 1949); and Nanzuka, who will present a large-scale mixed media canvas by Keiichi Tanaami (b. 1936), drawings by Hiroki Tsukuda (b. 1978) and a video by Oliver Payne (b. 1977). Also at the fair for the first time, Leo Xu Projects will present an installation of works by aaajiao (b. 1984), Cui Jie (b. 1984) and Liu Shiyuan (b. 1985), exploring the urban model and dystopian myth of Shanghai. Clearing will bring together Harold Ancart (b. 1980) and Korakrit Arunanondchai (b. 1986), who have drawn upon their close relationship as real-life studio neighbors to collaborate on an installation made specifically for the show.

The sector will also include a disquieting installation of new works that use animal furs, chicken skin and synthetic flora to explore anxieties resulting from radical biotech by Anicka Yi (b. 1971) at 47 Canal; Rita Ponce de León (b. 1982) and Ishmael Randall Weeks (b. 1976) at Ignacio Liprandi Arte Contemporáneo; Rey Akdogan (b. 1974) and Elaine Cameron-Weir (b. 1985) at Hannah Hoffman Gallery; Xavier Antin (b. 1981) and Renaud Jerez (b. 1982) at Galerie Crèvecoeur; and Matthias Bitzer (b. 1975) with Armin Boehm (b. 1972) at Francesca Minini. Nicole Wermers (b. 1971) and Margo Wolowiec (b. 1985) will explore the social and psychological meanings of everyday forms at Jessica Silverman Gallery. Wojciech Bąkowski (b. 1979), Christine Rebet (b. 1971) and Julia Rommel (b. 1980) will consider narrative and time-based practices through drawing, painting and animated film at Bureau. Solo presentations will include a series of hanging hand-blown glass balls by Kaspar Müller (b. 1983) at Société; salvaged sculptures and a socio-politically charged video by Kostis Velonis (b. 1968) at Kalfayan Galleries; conceptual works made of textile, plexiglass, wood and steel by Mika Tajima (b. 1975) at 11R; a 360 degree projected video environment by Taro Izumi (b. 1976) at Take Ninagawa; and sculpture comprised of freshly cut hedges by Chosil Kil (b. 1975) at One and J. Gallery. Joan Jonas (b. 1936) will pair several freestanding Murano mirrors with a video piece in her solo booth at Galleria Raffaella Cortese. Also of note will be solo exhibitions of Wanda Pimentel (b. 1943) at Anita Schwartz Galeria de Arte and Michael Dean (b. 1977) at Supportico Lopez. Simone Subal Gallery will present a large-scale collaborative environment and video by Anna K.E. (b. 1986) and Florian Meisenberg (b. 1980), while Ghebaly Gallery will exhibit a site-specific collaboration between Kelly Akashi (b. 1983) and Patrick Jackson (b. 1978), exploring the use of architectural space and a visceral relationship to the body.

Galleries with strong artistic pairings will include Galerie Micky Schubert, showing sculptures by Benedicte Gyldenstierne Sehested (b. 1977) and paintings by Mark van Yetter (b. 1978); Silvia Cintra + Box 4, with psychologically laden textile pieces by Cinthia Marcelle (b. 1974) and Laercio Redondo (b. 1967); Maisterravalbuena, with Maria Loboda (b. 1979) and Cristián Silva (b. 1969); mother’s tankstation, with Nina Canell (b. 1979) and Sebastian Lloyd Rees (b. 1986); and Revolver Galería, where José Carlos Martinat (b. 1974) and Andrea Galvani (b. 1973) both explore the distance between the real and the virtual through glass. Lawrence Abu Hamdan (b. 1985) and Oscar Muñoz (b. 1951) both investigate the use of language in spy systems at mor charpentier, while artists Aleksandra Domanović (b. 1981) and Oliver Laric (b. 1981) will consider methods of production and reproduction at Tanya Leighton. Freedman Fitzpatrick will explore shared tendencies across three generations of German artists: Amelie von Wulffen (b.1966), Lucie Stahl (b. 1977) and Mathis Altmann (b. 1987). Never-before-seen paintings by the enigmatic Vern Blosum (b. unknown), will question the conceptual production of authorship at Essex Street, along with new sculptures by Chadwick Rantanen (b. 1981). David Castillo Gallery will present works by Sanford Biggers (b. 1970) and Xaviera Simmons (b. 1974) that enunciate personal integrities within the context of larger cultural, historical, art historical and narrative constructs. Galeria Leme features a presentation of Vivian Caccuri (b. 1986) and Jaime Lauriano (b. 1985) exploring dynamics between Brazil and the African continent, centered around the Malê Revolt, an 1835 insurgency of enslaved African Muslims in Brazil. At Travesía Cuatro, both Sara Ramo (b. 1975) and Mateo López (b. 1978) will explore the language of objects, while at Instituto de visión, Marlon de Azambuja (b. 1978), Alberto Baraya (b. 1968) and Sebastián Fierro (b. 1988) will challenge representations of Latin America as an exotic stereotype. For the full gallery list, please visit artbasel.com/miami-beach/nova.

In addition to showing premier artworks across five gallery sectors, many exhibitors will present works in Art Basel’s project-based sectors: Kabinett, Public and Film, currently being selected. Over the coming months, further details about these special sectors as well as about the Conversations and Salon program of panels and talks will be released.

The Miami Beach Convention Center, Art Basel’s home since the Miami Beach edition launched in 2001, is currently undergoing renovation, to be completed in 2018. Carefully planned by city officials around the Art Basel shows, the construction will result in improved exhibition halls and state of the art facilities for exhibitors and visitors. During the renovation, Art Basel will continue to take place throughout the same four exhibition halls as in past years. For more information on the project, please visit mbccfuture.com.

Art Basel has always had a close relationship with regional arts organizations. As such, South Florida’s leading museums time their strongest exhibitions of the year to coincide with Art Basel. In December, the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) will present ‘Julio Le Parc: Form into Action’, an exploration of kinetic work by one of the leading Argentinian artist; ‘Susan Hiller: Lost and Found’, an immersive video installation; ‘Sarah Oppenheimer: S-281913’, a series of architectural interventions; a solo show of paintings by David Reed; and work by Ulla von Brandenberg in the museum’s project gallery. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) will present ‘Thomas Bayrle’, while NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will show ‘Belief + Doubt: Selections from the Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz Collection’, ‘Francesco Clemente: Dormiveglia’, ‘Regeneration Series: Anselm Kiefer from the Hall Collection’ and ‘Samson Kambalu: Nyau Cinema’. Other highlights include ‘Modern Dutch Design’, ‘The Pursuit of Abstraction’, The Politics of -Isms’ and ‘Visionary Metropolis: Tony Garnier’s Une Cité Industrielle’ at the Wolfsonian-FIU; a project by Mark Dion at the Kampong National Tropical Botanical Garden in partnership with Florida International University; ‘Question Bridge: Black Males’ and ‘Rudin Prize for Emerging Photographers’ at the Norton Museum of Art; ‘When We Were Young’ and ‘José Parlá: Roots’ at YoungArts; and ‘The Other Dimension: Contemporary art practice as the existence of higher dimensions’ by Antuan Rodriguez at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Recently rebranded as The Bass, Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum will present off-site activations throughout the week as the museum looks ahead to its re-opening in Spring 2017.

Visitors from across the world will also have the opportunity to view the city’s internationally renowned private collections. This includes ‘Toda Percepción es una Interpretación: You are Part of It’ with works from Ella Fontanals-Cisneros and CIFO Collection at the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO), ‘Progressive Praxis’ at the de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space, ‘Jannis Kounellis: Paintings; Anselm Kiefer: Installations; Featuring: Radcliffe Bailey, Florian Baudrexel, Mark di Suvero, Mark Dion, David Ellis, Mark Manders, Olaf Metzel, Meuser, Will Ryman and Jason Schmidt’ at the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse and ‘High Anxiety: New Acquisitions’ at the Rubell Family Collection.

Design Miami is the global forum for design. Each fair brings together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. Occurring alongside the Art Basel fairs in Miami Beach, and Basel, Design Miami has become the premier venue for collecting, exhibiting, discussing and creating collectible design. In its 12th edition, Design Miami will take place from November 30 – December 4 at Meridian Avenue and 19th Street in Miami Beach opposite the Miami Beach Convention Center. For more information, please visit designmiami.com.

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Design Miami/ 2016 11/30/16 – 12/4/16

Design Miami/ 2016
Preview Day/ November 29, 2016, By Invitation Only
designmiamiCollectors Preview/ 12pm – 6pm
Press Conference/ 2.30pm
Press Preview/ 3pm – 6pm
Building Legacy Opening Night Preview/ 6pm – 8pm
VIP Preview/ By Invitation Only: November 30/ 10am – 12pm
Public Show Days/
November 30/ 12pm – 8pm
December 1/ 10am – 8pm
December 2/ 11am – 8pm
December 3/ 12pm – 8pm
December 4/ 12pm – 6pm
Meridian Avenue & 19th Street
Adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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November 2016/ Design Miami/ returns to Miami Beach across from Art Basel for its twelfth edition as the meeting point of the design world’s elite with a distinctly new set of projects, partnerships and programming.

Thirty-one of the world’s leading design galleries will exhibit, with four first time exhibitors: Chamber of New York City, The Future Perfect of New York City and San Francisco, Mercado Moderno of Rio de Janeiro and Giovanni Beltran of Miami.

This edition reveals several pronounced highlights among the fair’s gallery program – Mexican emerging and established talent will appear, with new works by Abel Zavala at ammann//gallery, Tanya Aguiñiga at Volume Gallery, and Gloria Cortina at Cristina Grajales Gallery. Unexpected materials will also be found throughout the fair, signaling a distinct inclination to the found and to the salvaged this year; ranging from new work by Misha Kahn at Friedman Benda; Hugo França’s works in reclaimed indigenous woods at Mercado Moderno; and Niek Pulles at Chamber Gallery presents everything from classical door frames to objects and products all found on the streets of his native Amsterdam. Visitors can also expect to see monumental solo exhibitions ranging from seminal designer Maria Pergay at Jousse Entreprise to renowned artist Giorgio Vigna at Elisabetta Cipriani.

The Design Curio program reveals six of the latest viewpoints from today’s innovators and experimental designers and artists. This year’s program includes Delorenzo Gallery presenting Samuel and Dominic Amoia; Michael Jon & Alan presenting Charles Hollis Jones; Patricia Findlay presenting NO SEX in Miami by Atelier Biagetti; Plusdesign Gallery presents Streetscapes; Cora Sheibani presents Colour & Contradiction; and Virgil Abloh presents a special commission for the fair.

Design Visionary/
New York based SHoP Architects is this year’s recipient of the Panerai Design Miami/ Visionary Award, and has produced Design Miami’s largest commission to date. It will also be the first time that an award recipient’s work will be permanently installed in the Miami Design District following the fair. SHoP’s design, Flotsam & Jetsam, uses monumental 3D printed structural elements to create an environment that evokes the past romance and innovative future of Miami.

Design Collaborations/
At Design Miami/ 2016, new and returning design-led brands bring a host of inspired special projects to the Design Collaborations program. Audi presents The extra hour by LEGO, inspired by the Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept. “The extra hour,” the 25th, is a metaphor for a new kind of freedom and control over time.

Dean & DeLuca, the legendary New York gourmet market and leading international purveyor of fine food, is partnering with one of the world’s most innovative architects, Ole Scheeren, to create a prototype of his design for a unique food retail concept titled Stage. Stage presents a glowing, pristine object in polished stainless steel with the undulating topography of a bespoke, high tech display system, created for the powerful celebration of the preparation and presentation of food.

FENDI returns to Design Miami/ presenting a refined design collaboration, and Maison Perriet-Jouët marks its fifth year as a partner of Design Miami/ with a commission by American artist Andrew Kudless inspired by nature and the Maison’s Art Nouveau heritage. Louis Vuitton makes its debut at the fair with two new pieces for its Objets Nomades collection.

Airbnb will collaborate with Pedro&Juana, an emerging Mexico City-based design studio founded by Ana Paula Ruiz Galindo and Mecky Reuss. At Design Miami/ 2016, Airbnb and Pedro&Juana will present Sobremesa, a lively exploration of shared space. “Sobremesa” is the Mexican tradition of sharing time and space lingering around the table after a meal in casual conversation.

Fair newcomer, Compac, the established Spanish luxury composite surface manufacturer debuts with a site-specific installation by Paris based artist and designer Arik Levy.

Design Satellites/
For 2016, Design Miami/ welcomes various designers, institutions and organizations to create programming with strong curatorial, innovative and educational perspectives. Each satellite program reflects a contemporary view onto what’s happening in the design world at large.

As part of the Design Satellites, this year’s Collectors Lounge will be designed by award-winning Istanbul-based Tabanlıoğlu Architects. Established in 1990, Tabanlıoğlu is known for cultural projects such as the Istanbul Modern and Beyazit State Library.

Iconic illustrations from the archives of the late American illustrator, John Alcorn, serve as inspiration for this year’s fair identity as well as a limited edition mini-capsule collection in collaboration with Maison Kitsuné. The collection will be available at Design Miami/ and The Webster as well as online at Maison Kitsuné and at Kitsuné stores in Hong Kong, Paris, Tokyo and New York City.

CNN Style joins Design Miami/ as the official news outlet for the 2016 edition of the fair. The platform will have an on-site newsroom and broadcast live daily. National real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman will present this year’s Design Talks program in a new theater space designed by architects from real estate development firm, DDG, supported by the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University.

Design Miami/ partners with the United Nations on the launch of Building Legacy: Designing for Sustainability. The new platform aims to build momentum and a new movement for green infrastructure – one that will be designed and constructed in a manner that protects people and the planet for future generations. The platform will emphasize building and producing for people’s sustainable futures and will bring together designers, architects, developers and producers to promote concrete solutions. Working to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Building Legacy is a platform for the infrastructure, architecture and design communities. The program kicks off with the Building Legacy Opening Night Preview, by invitation only, and features four Building Legacy Talks at the fair.

Design Miami/ Exhibitors

Galleries/
1950 Gallery – Alberto Aquilino / New York
ammann//gallery / Cologne
Carpenters Workshop Gallery / Paris, London & New York
Chamber / New York
Cristina Grajales Gallery / New York
Elisabetta Cipriani / London
Erastudio Apartment/Gallery / Milan
Friedman Benda / New York
Galerie kreo / Paris & London
Galerie Patrick Seguin / Paris & London
Galerie VIVID / Rotterdam
Giovanni Beltran [Noguchi Breton]/ Miami
Hostler Burrows / New York
Jason Jacques Inc. / New York
Jousse Entreprise / Paris
LAFFANOUR / Galerie Downtown / Paris
Louisa Guinness Gallery / London
Magen H Gallery / New York
Mercado Moderno / Rio de Janeiro
Moderne Gallery / Philadelphia
Ornamentum / Hudson
Patrick Parrish Gallery / New York
Pierre Marie Giraud / Brussels
R & Company / New York
Salon 94 – New York
Sarah Myerscough Gallery / London
Southern Guild / Cape Town & Johannesburg
The Future Perfect / New York & San Francisco
Thomas Fritsch / ARTRIUM / Paris
Victor Hunt Designart Dealer / Brussels
Volume Gallery / Chicago

Curios/
Delorenzo Gallery presents Samuel and Dominic Amoia Michael
Jon & Alan presents Charles Hollis Jones
Patricia Findlay presents NO SEX in Miami by Atelier Biagetti
Plusdesign Gallery presents Streetscapes
Cora Sheibani presents Colour & Contradiction
Virgil Abloh

NADA Miami Beach 12/1/16 – 12/4/16

The 14th edition of NADA Miami Beach
VIP Preview by Invitation: Thursday December 1, 10am – 12pm
Opening Preview By Invitation: Thursday, December 1, 12 – 2pm
nada16Open to the Public:
Thursday, December 1, 2–7pm
Friday, December 2, 11am–7pm
Saturday,December 3, 11am–7pm
Sunday, December 4, 11am–5pm
Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Admission:
Run of Show: $40
Single Day: $20

The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA), the definitive non-profit arts organization dedicated to the cultivation, support, and advancement of new voices in contemporary art, is proud to announce the 2016 exhibitors of NADA Miami Beach. NADA Miami Beach continues to showcase the best of emerging contemporary art, with exhibitors representing 36 cities from 17 different countries, 43 first time exhibitors, and 29 project spaces.

2016 Exhibitor List:
247365, New York
Adams and Ollman, Portland
Alden Projectsâ„¢, New York
Mitchell Algus, New York
APALAZZOGALLERY, Brescia
Arredondo \ Arozarena, Mexico City
Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, New York
Bodega, New York
Brennan & Griffin, New York
Galeria BWA Warszawa, Warsaw
Shane Campbell Gallery, Chicago
CANADA, New York
CAPITAL, San Francisco
Chapter NY, New York
China Art Objects Galleries, Los Angeles
Company Gallery, New York
COOPER COLE, Toronto
Creative Growth Art Center, Oakland
Derek Eller Gallery, New York
EXILE, Berlin
Galería Agustina Ferreyra, San Juan
FEUER/MESLER, New York
Five Car Garage, Santa Monica
FORMATO COMODO, Madrid
Fourteen30 Contemporary, Portland
Foxy Production, New York
James Fuentes, New York
The Green Gallery, Milwaukee
Hagiwara Projects, Tokyo
Halsey McKay Gallery, East Hampton
Jack Hanley Gallery, New York
Ibid Gallery, Los Angeles & London
Invisible-Exports, New York
The Journal Gallery, Brooklyn
Karma, New York
Kayne Griffin Corcoran, Los Angeles
KAYOKOYUKI, Tokyo
Kimmerich, Berlin
Galerie Parisa Kind, Frankfurt
Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery, New York
the Landing, Los Angeles
Lefebvre & Fils, Paris
Galerie Christian Lethert, Cologne
Galeria LETO, Warsaw
David Lewis, New York
LINN LÜHN, Düsseldorf
Markus Lüttgen, Cologne
Lyles & King, New York
Marlborough Chelsea, New York
Martos Gallery, New York
Kai Matsumiya, New York
MIER GALLERY, Los Angeles
MISAKO & ROSEN, Tokyo
Moran Bondaroff, Los Angeles
Neon Parc, Melbourne
Night Gallery, Los Angeles
Park View, Los Angeles
Parrasch Heijnen, Los Angeles
PATRON, Chicago
David Petersen Gallery, Minneapolis
Simon Preston Gallery, New York
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City
Queer Thoughts, New York
Raster, Warsaw
Redling Fine Art, Los Angeles
Rod Bianco Gallery, Oslo
Federica Schiavo Gallery, Rome
Kerry Schuss, New York
TIF SIGFRIDS, Los Angeles
Sorry We’re Closed, Brussels
Southard Reid, London
Soy Capitán, Berlin
Stems Gallery, Brussels
Galerie Sultana, Paris
SVIT, Prague
Temnikova & Kasela gallery, Tallinn
Tiwani Contemporary, London
Tomorrow, New York
Rachel Uffner Gallery, New York
VALENTIN, Paris
White Columns, New York

2016 Projects:
321 Gallery, Brooklyn
American Medium, Brooklyn
Camden Arts Centre & Field Editions, London / North of England
CENTRAL FINE, Miami Beach
The Conversation, Berlin
DOCUMENT, Chicago
Et al., San Francisco
FIERMAN, New York
GEARY, New York
Good Weather, North Little Rock
half gallery, New York
Hester, New York
ICA & Glasgow International, London
Independent Curators International (ICI), New York
Locust Projects, Miami
Lord Ludd, Philadelphia
Kristen Lorello, New York
ltd los angeles, Los Angeles
Lulu, Mexico City
Noguchi Breton, Miami
Regards, Chicago
Situations, New York
Springsteen, Baltimore
Union Pacific, London
Estate of Stan VanDerBeek, Brooklyn
Weiss Berlin, Berlin
Whitechapel Gallery, London
Wingate Studio, Hinsdale
XYZ collective, Tokyo

NADA’s non-profit model has always been a flexible and adaptable one, which continues to respond to the needs of its exhibitors and the art world at large by creatively reinventing the experience and presentation of art in a fair environment.

NADA Miami Beach is dedicated to showcasing new art and to celebrating the rising talents from around the globe.
“We are very excited for the 14th edition of NADA Miami Beach. This year, we continue to support NADA’s growing international community through programs such as NADA Projects and the NADA x Exhibitionary International Gallery Prize, with exhibiting galleries visiting from 17 different countries, 43 of which are participating for the first time,” says NADA Executive Director, Heather Hubbs.

Proceeds raised from NADA Miami Beach ticket sales will go towards the NADA x Exhibitionary International Gallery Prize, an initiative supporting first-time exhibitors traveling internationally to exhibit at NADA Miami Beach in 2017.

NADA x Exhibitionary International Gallery Prize
NADA and Exhibitionary are delighted to announce SVIT, based in Prague, Czech Republic as the recipient of the first NADA International Exhibitor Prize.

The recipient of the NADA x Exhibitionary International Gallery Prize is invited to exhibit at NADA Miami Beach for the first time in a sponsored booth provided by Exhibitionary and NADA. The winner was selected by the NADA Miami Beach 2016 Selection Committee.

Eligibility requires that applicants are commercial galleries based outside of the U.S., traveling internationally to exhibit at NADA Miami Beach for the first time.

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Red Dot Miami 11/30/16 – 12/4/16

Red Dot Miami
Opening Night Preview Party: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | 6 – 10pm
reddotmiami16 General Public Show Hours:
Thursday, December 1, 2016 | 12 – 8pm
Friday, December 2, 2016 | 12 – 8pm
Saturday, December 3, 2016 | 12 – 8pm
Sunday, December 4, 2016 | 12 – 5pm
Red Dot Miami Tent
1700 NE 2nd Ave. at NE 17th St.
Miami, FL 33132
Opening Night/5-Day Pass: $75 online / $85 at event
Opening Night Preview Pass: $50 online / $60 at event
General Admission, 1-Day Pass: $25 online / $30 at event
Seniors, 1-Day Pass: $15 online / $20 at event
Students, 1-Day Pass: $10 online / $20 at event
Website

Red Dot Miami, a juried contemporary art show in the heart of the Arts and Entertainment District, will run from Wednesday, November 30 to Sunday, December 4, during Miami Art Week. Now under the ownership of Redwood Media Group, which produces fine art show exhibitions including Spectrum Miami and Artexpo New York, Red Dot Miami will feature up to 75 international galleries exhibiting paintings, sculpture, photography, and secondary market works.

Every December, thousands of art collectors, gallery owners, dealers, curators, artists, and art lovers flock to Miami Art Week. Alongside the powerhouse shows of Art Basel, Art Miami, Scope, and Miami Project, Red Dot Miami attracts over 30,000 visitors for an unforgettable five days of cutting-edge art, entertainment, and special events.

“We are thrilled to bring a new and improved Red Dot to Miami Art Week,” said Eric Smith, president of Redwood Media Group. “Boasting an upgraded gallery-style exhibition space with deeper booths, an exclusive VIP lounge, and added programming—including Art Labs, Spotlight Galleries, and Art Talks—
Red Dot Miami 2016 is taking things to a whole new level.”

The theme for Red Dot Miami 2016 is [EVOLVE]: At every turn, the art world is shifting. Galleries, artists, and collectors alike are continuously evolving, in turn imploring us to expand our perspectives.

Since its inception in 2006, Red Dot Miami has enriched the city’s arts scene beyond measure, becoming one of the leading satellite shows during Miami Art Week. As it enters its 10th year, Red Dot Miami will continue to showcase galleries representing primary and secondary market artists, showing art to inspire attendees from all over the world with its site-specific Art Lab projects, Art Talks, specially selected Spotlight Galleries, special events, and more. Taking place in a beautiful gallery-style venue, Red Dot Miami 2016 aims to play a key role in the rich array of Art Week events, nurturing and strengthening Miami’s art scene with a dynamic agenda.

Tickets for Red Dot Miami’s Opening Night Preview Party are priced at $50. General Admission tickets are $75 for all five days or $25 for one day. Tickets will also grant you access to Spectrum Miami. A percentage of all ticket sales go to benefit LIFE is ART, a local Miami-based charity.

Spectrum Miami Art Show 11/30/16 – 12/4/16

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Spectrum Miami Art Show
Opening Night Preview Party: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | 6 – 10pm
spectrummiami16 General Public Show Hours:
Thursday, December 1, 2016 | 12 – 8pm
Friday, December 2, 2016 | 12 – 8pm
Saturday, December 3, 2016 | 12 – 8pm
Sunday, December 4, 2016 | 12 – 5pm
Spectrum Miami Tent
1700 NE 2nd Ave. at NE 17th St.
Miami, FL 33132
Opening Night/5-Day Pass: $75 online / $85 at event
Opening Night Preview Pass: $50 online / $60 at event
General Admission, 1-Day Pass: $25 online / $30 at event
Seniors, 1-Day Pass: $15 online / $20 at event
Students, 1-Day Pass: $10 online / $20 at event
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Spectrum Miami, a juried contemporary art show in the heart of the Arts and Entertainment District, will run from Wednesday, November 30 to Sunday, December 4 during Miami Art Week. As part of Redwood Media Group, Spectrum Miami is more than an art show—it’s a five-day fine art experience featuring top galleries and artists from across the U.S. and around the world, along with entertainment, curated projects, and evening events.

Every December, thousands of art collectors, gallery owners, dealers, curators, artists, and art lovers flock to Miami Art Week. Alongside the powerhouse shows of Art Basel, Art Miami, Scope, and Miami Project, Spectrum Miami showcases innovative new art in an elegant, gallery-style exhibition space.

“Last year, we moved to a new location in the Arts and Entertainment District, resulting in a 14 percent increase in attendance,” said Eric Smith, president of Redwood Media Group. “We are excited to see what this year will bring as Spectrum Miami has emerged as one of the best-attended cultural events in Miami.”

The theme for Spectrum Miami 2015 is [ELEVATE]: Heightening your senses at the hub of the art world. Spectrum Miami features specially curated programs that are informed by the theme, including site-specific Art Lab projects, Art Talks, a specially selected emerging LaunchPad Artist, and a selection of Spotlight Artists. These programs provide a dynamic experience for attendees, allowing them to view and interact with works by leading national and international artists and view exhibitions and events that showcase the thriving art landscape of Miami.

Spectrum Miami will also once again host ArtSpot International—a show within a show—curated by director Aldo Castillo, one of the most respected authorities on modern and contemporary art. ArtSpot will present carefully selected modern, contemporary, and cutting-edge galleries with a strong Latin-American slant that specialize in painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and ceramics.

Tickets for Spectrum Miami’s Opening Night Preview Party are priced at $50. General Admission tickets are $20 for one day and $75 for the Opening Night Preview plus a five-day pass. Tickets will also grant you access to Red Dot Miami, a gallery-only show also owned by Redwood Media Group that is located right next to Spectrum Miami. A percentage of all ticket sales benefit LIFE is ART, a local Miami-based charity.

Fridge Art Fair Miami 11/27/16 – 12/4/16

Fridge Art Fair Miami
fridgeartfair_fridge_ericginsburg-1Nov 27 to Dec 4, 2016, open 24 hours
Betsy Hotel Underground Gallery
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website

Four years ago NY-based artist Eric Ginsburg, known for expressionism focused on animals, had an idea to create an art fair during New York’s Frieze week that was different from the others. His goal was to create an intimate space for art and art lovers. When asked if he was planning on putting on a Fridge During Art Week in Miami right after the inaugural Fridge Art Fair ended, the answer was ‘Why not?’! Hence Fridge Art Fair during Art Basel was born!

Fridge is an art fair with a heart and passion. It’s been called everything from Raw to a boutique fair. In Eric’s words, ‘This year we’re proud to present artists whose work is authentic and personal, with messages for everyone.’ As in past fairs (with this being the 4th) the question posed to artists who participate is always “Can you fit it into the Fridge?”

Fridge Fair at Art Basel Miami Beach 2016 will take place at The Betsy Hotel with an amended title of “A Curated Mini Fridge”, indicating the (even) smaller space used to exhibit and celebrate. The Betsy Hotel (thebetsyhotel.com) is a four star-four diamond hotel in the luxury boutique space with a unique commitment to philanthropy, arts, culture, and education. Partnering with Fridge Fair aligns perfectly with The Betsy’s mission.

The public is cordially invited to The Betsy Hotel Presents “A Curated Mini Fridge” in the Underground Gallery, located behind the front desk, and down the stairs. The work is for sale and the gallery space is open 24/7. For more information contact artsandculture@thebetsyhotel. com or info@fridgeartfair.com

Art for Equality Gala Art Basel Miami 11/29/16

Art for Equality Gala Art Basel Miami
artforequalityWhite Porch Gallery @ R House
2727 NW 2nd Avenue
Wynwood Miami, FL 33127
Tickets:
$25 General Admission Ticket: Guest event admission and one drink ticket.
$40 VIP Admission Ticket: Guest receives admission and two drink tickets.
$140 VIP Dinner Gala Ticket: Guest Receives admission, 3 course dinner (includes tax and tip), and VIP extended auction bidding.
Buy Tickets Online

The White Porch Gallery @ R house Wynwood is happy to host the 3rd annual Art for Equality Gala event for the Human Rights Campaign during Art Basel Miami 2016. Join us for this special evening celebrating and supporting the fine arts and equality during the high-energy week of Art Basel Miami. Art for Equality features art and silent auction, music with DJ, food, drinks, and more with proceeds going to the Human Rights Campaign and the artists.

Participating artists include: Dietmar Brixy (Germany), Chris Reichenbaum (USA), JonLouis Gonzalez (USA), Steve Bowersocks (USA) and many more.

Official Art Deco Weekend 2017 Poster Presentation and Signing 11/30/16

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Official Art Deco Weekend 2017 Poster
adw2017baseladNovember 30, 2016, 7PM
Art Deco Museum
1001 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP on Eventbrite

Join us to celebrate Gabriela David, our 2017 Official Poster Artist. Enjoy live music and cocktails. Dance the night away with our friends from the South Florida Lindy Collective. Marvel at art exhibits from Sergey Serebrennikov and Cheyco Leidmann. Meet Gabriela David and get your 2017 Art Deco Weekend poster signed! 1920s attire admired but no required.

Photographs of Xtreme Scare Park Sneak Preview 10/19/16

Victims will walk through three bloodcurdling haunted attractions, Asylum of the Dead, Nightmares-The Awakening and The Catacombs-Ancient Evil Unleashed!
Enter all three if you dare!

Xtreme Action Park presents “Xtreme Scare Park,” THREE haunted theme park attractions that will take place Thursday-Sunday and one Monday from Oct. 13, 2016 – Oct. 31, 2016 from 7:30 pm till Midnight.

Xtreme Scare Parks attractions are designed by experienced scare master, Brandon Von Kittendorf, the creator of Festival of Souls (Demon Mansion), voted Florida’s Scariest Haunted House by Hauntworld.com & Terror in the Jungle at Jungle Island. This Halloweens XTREME production will feature THREE gut-wrenching haunted attractions totaling over 20,000 SQFT of FEAR.
Attractions include: Asylum of the Damned – Deranged and Psychotic patients have taken over the Asylum and no one knows what happened to the staff. Nightmares – The Awakening – What if your nightmares awakened and became real life. Could you survive your worst nightmares? Catacombs – Ancient Evil Unleashed – Our ancestors buried Evil secrets, but someone dug up an Ancient artifact unleashing its wrath!
Xtreme Scare Park@ Xtreme Action Park
5300 Powerline Road
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33309
www.XtremeScarePark.com & www.XtremeActionPark.com

Disco Party To Celebrate 11 Years of miamiartzine 10/24/16

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Disco Party To Celebrate 11 Years of miamiartzine
Monday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
disco-party-e-blast-3Miami Beach Woman’s Club
2401 Pine Tree Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33140
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Disco Party To Celebrate miamiartzine.com
Public Invited To Miami Beach Woman’s Club For Event

miamiartzine.com, the online publication dedicated to promoting the arts in South Florida, announces a celebration 11 years as the voice for the arts community. miamiartzine.com will celebrate with an 11th Anniversary Disco Party at the Miami Beach Woman’s Club. The event is open to the public. Guests are invited to dress up in their favorite looks from the Disco era.

Guests will take part in a silent auction that features restaurant certificates, gift items, theater and concert tickets, commemorative art and other valuable items graciously donated by businesses and supporters throughout South Florida. There will also be a costume contest.

Food for the evening will be dinner and dessert crepe stations, generously donated by CrepeMaker. Additional food and wine will be available, donated by the Liquor Lounge, Miami Beach, Ya Ya Wine, and South Beach Hotel Group.

Photographs of Craft Spirits Festival 10/13/16

The Craft Spirits Fest, the original exhibition of artisanal, boutique, craft, premium, small-batch spirits and cocktails returned for its 4th year. The Grand Tasting was pushed back to October 13th due to Hurricane Matthew, but the place was still packed to capacity. The CSF showcases spirit producers, bartenders and beverage industry leaders who are influencing today’s resurgent craft spirits and craft cocktail movement. Over 120+ different Spirits and Cocktails were available to sample. At bars throughout the building, Miami’s best bartenders from the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild served amazing craft cocktails.

Photographs of 5K PARK Fest on 10/1/16

#5kPARKFest is a unique festival that provides and easy way to raise money and awareness for your favorite cause. It is a unique community festival that serves as a vehicle for all service-driven people to FUNdraise for their favorite non-profit organizations. The 5k PARK Fest is professionally produced and driven by a community of people inspired to PARK (Perform Acts of Random Kindness) in honor of the victims of 9/11 and in celebration of all of our servicemen & women; military, veterans, police, firefighters and their families.

South Beach Seafood Festival DISCOUNT TIX 10/19/16 – 10/22/16

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South Beach Seafood Festival
Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 12-7PM
VIP Hospitality Village guests until 11PM.
sb-seafood-somOn the Sand
7th & Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets
Use Code SOM to save 20%!
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It is with much excitement that the 4th annual South Beach Seafood Week is back kicking off Stone Crab Season in style! With three times the food, three times the experience, and only 1/3rd the wait, get ready for the ultimate seafood extravaganza featuring luxury dining on the sands of South Beach. The main event, South Beach Seafood Festival, brought to you by Kendall Jackson, will hit the beach! This year’s event will be presented by Jack Daniels, Breakthru Beverage, GOYA Foods, and Celebrity Cruises, and hosted by Coca-Cola.

The 2016 restaurants will pop up cafés for guests to enjoy 60+ of the best seafood menu items available in South Florida! The full list of restaurants include Joe’s Stone Crabs, Naked Taco, Red, the Steakhouse, CJ’s Crab Shack, Drunken Dragon, A Fish Called Avalon, Naiyara, Poseidon, Toro Toro, Trulucks, Papa’s Raw Bar, Midtown Oyster Bar, Café Avanti, CIBO Wine Bar, Naked Crab, The Avenue, and Whole Foods Market. Festival ticket prices start at an affordable price of $35 and include complimentary bars throughout the festival grounds. Guests can listen to music at the various music stages, including the Jack Daniel’s Beach Club, sip on refreshing wine or a few cocktails, enjoy chef and mixology demos in the Whole Foods Market, and spend the day trying all the delicious menu items from these luxury dining establishments, who keep their menu prices affordable between $5-$8, just for the Sobe Seafood day. Get ready for stone crabs, stone crabs, and more stone crabs, along with lobster tempura skewers, mahi sliders, scallop BLTs, oysters, shrimp tacos, lobster roll waffle cones, crab cakes in a shell, grilled octopus, shrimp parmesan, surf n’ turf filet and lobster, and more. VIP tickets are $150 and include food vouchers, access to the VIP Hospitality Village, private samplings, and so much more. Event is open to the public, but must be 21+ to consume alcohol. South Beach Seafood Week benefits Community Initiatives Foundation and the annual Eat Smart program, fulfilling the perfect balance between youth nutrition and childhood development in Miami Beach.

Ahead of Saturday’s festival, there’s loads of fun for the culinary inclined:
Wednesday, October 19, 6-10PM: GOYA’s Cooking & Cocktails, hosted by Herradura and Meat Market, featuring a luxurious 6 course tapas style dining experience at Meat Market with cuisine by Chef Sean Brasel and Goya’s Chef Fernando Desa paired with learning the art of the perfect garnish by Ezra Pattek & Herradura Brand Ambassador, Jason Tamanini.

Thursday, October 20, 6-10PM: An Evening at Joe’s Stone Crab, presenting La Crema,
featuring a 4-course private wine pairing dinner experience by Chef Andre Bienvenu and wine education from Jackson Family Winery’s Master Sommeliers, Thomas Price and Larry O’Brien.

Friday, October 21, 7-11PM: Chef Showdown, brought to you by Matanzas Creek Winery, and presented by GOYA, Herradura, and Celebrity Cruises. This is the ultimate battle of all battles showcasing the best in Miami’s culinary scene at 9th & Ocean Drive in GOYA’s Culinary Pavilion. 12 chefs get paired head to head creating 6 of the ultimate seafood battles. Chefs from each battle will take the showcase kitchen stage, where media guests will judge each showdown. The deciding factor are THE GUESTS as they visit each restaurant sampling station around the village and vote to decide the newest 6 Champions of the Chef Showdown. Reigning champions defending their titles are Chef Andre & Tyler Bienvenu of Joe’s Stone Crab in Battle Lobster, Peter Vauthy of Red, the Steakhouse in Battle Surf ‘N Turf, Chef Dustin Atoigue of Mondrian South Beach in Battle Shrimp, Chef Xavier Torres of Drunken Dragon in Battle Tuna, and Chef Bernie Matz of Bodega South Beach in Battle Taco. The newest battle will be Battle Fish along with an all new Herradura Cocktail Showdown, hosted inside Casa Herradura, featuring competing top bartenders in South Florida. The 2016 Battles will be announced in September on @sobeseafoodfest.

Knight Cities Challenge is now open for ideas

The Knight Cities Challenge is now open for ideas. The challenge seeks ideas that make the 26 communities where Knight invests more vibrant places to live and work. Applicants can win a share of up to $5 million for innovative projects that answer the question: What’s your best idea to make cities more successful?

Applications will be accepted until Nov. 3. Ideas should focus on one or all of three key drivers of city success: attracting and keeping talent, expanding economic opportunity, and creating a culture of civic engagement.

If you have questions about the challenge, you can join us for virtual office hours or in-person events to learn more. The schedule, which is regularly updated, can be accessed here.

To enter the Knight Cities Challenge go to knightcities.org and answer a few questions. For more information take a look at this blog post. Follow @knightfdn and #knightcities on Twitter for updates and please spread the word through your networks.

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2016 Common Field Convening Miami 10/20/16 – 10/23/16

2016 Common Field Convening Miami
commonfieldLittle Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59th Terrace
Miami, FL 33137
Website

The Common Field Convening is an itinerant annual gathering created by and for the field of visual artists’ organizations. These organizations support artists and foster experimental projects that are responsive to and embedded in the places and communities in which they live and work.

This years convening in Miami FL investigates the contexts and conditions of experimental arts organizing in a time of accelerated capitalism. The convening is organized in collaborating partnership by Miami’s BFI (Bas Fisher Invitational), Cannonball, Dimensions Variable, and Locust Projects, an alliance of local Miami organizers and a national Common Field team.

The 2016 program includes panels, breakouts, data blitzes, workshops, events, tours, and celebrations throughout the city. This year’s program includes a variety of formats for intimate conversation, peer-to-peer exchange and cross-pollination around both practical and value driven issues. It also provides forums for Common Field members to connect and strategize trajectories for the year ahead.

The 2016 Convening brings together 350+ local and national organizers to explore arts organizing in a time of accelerated capitalism.

While well-known for the hyperluxury commercial market fueled by Art Basel, Miami is also home to a robust network of artist and cultural organizations devoted to critical practice and experimental production. The 2016 Common Field Convening will connect national arts organizers and locals from Miami’s artist-run spaces and centers, alternative spaces, and independent artists’ projects at the Little Haiti Cultural Center.

This year’s Convening focuses on how artist-run and artist-centered organizations survive and sustain in our current times, which requires new practices for adjusting to rapid shifts in technological, environmental, economic, social and political forces. The four day program includes panels, breakout sessions, workshops, tours and local arts events.

Thursday’s Opening Ceremony includes a performance by Dream Defenders and a keynote by Edouard Duval-Carrié. Sessions on Friday and Saturday are anchored by 4 central panels each followed by a series of breakouts and talks featuring a total of 120 presenters sharing ideas and expertise in an additonal 20 breakouts, 4 lightning talks and 4 workshops. Central themes include Art Making Under Accelerated Capitalism, Transitions: Evolving Organization Models, Gentrification + Sustaining Neighborhoods, and Critical Programs/Critical Ideas.

Evening festivities and events at Fountainhead and Diaspora Vibe/DVCAI After Party bring the best of the Miami scene forward. Commissioned projects, screenings and performances feature local artists and collectives including Borscht Corp, Books Are Nice, Loni Johnson + Hattie Mae Williams, DJ Mack of Rhythm Foundation, Jillian Mayer, Miami Music Club With Ana Mendez, and Serge Toussaint.

Tickets include breakfast, lunch and Saturday dinner highlighting Miami’s rich culinary heritage.

Common Field is a national network of artists organizations that launched officially at the Fall 2015 Common Field Convening (aka Hand-in-Glove) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Four hundred and thirty self-nominating members from 40 states include artist-run and non-profit art spaces, publications, digital exhibition venues, festivals, residencies, collectives and collaborative organizers, curators, artists, and administrators working in a variety of mediums. Common Field creates visibility and viability for the field of artist organizations through connection, advocacy, research, and resources. The Convening provides an important outlet for national members to collectively plot futures for Common Field — brainstorming research trajectories, resource exchange channels, and advocacy strategies for the second official year of the organization.

Lead Miami partners include Bas Fisher Invitational (BFI), a 501c3 artist run space dedicated to creativity, experimentation, and discourse in contemporary art; Cannonball, a non-profit, 501c3, arts organization dedicated to supporting artists, innovative forms of cultural production, and education to advance critical discourse and understanding of contemporary art practice; Dimensions Variable (DV) an exhibition space based in Miami and committed to the presentation and support of contemporary art; and Locust Projects is not for profit exhibition space dedicated to providing contemporary visual artists the freedom to experiment with new ideas without the pressures of gallery sales or limitations of conventional exhibition spaces. The convening has inspired the growing Miami Arts Alliance, a group of 60+ local organizations who have provided insight and support for the initiative.

The 2016 Common Field Convening is generously supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, The Knight Foundation, The Hemera Foundation, The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Common Field Members.

For press inquiries, email convening@commonfield.org

Young Patronesses Of The Opera Host An Aria To America Gala 11/5/16

Young Patronesses Of The Opera Host An Aria To America Gala
Saturday November 5, 2016.
Riviera Country Club
1155 Blue Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33146
For more information on how to attend, sponsor, or underwrite the “An Aria to America” Gala contact President René Beal at president@ypo-miami.org or 305-951-2749.

Organization Celebrates 61 years of supporting Opera in South Florida

The Young Patronesses of the Opera, one of Miami’s oldest arts organizations, is celebrating its 61st year, and will host a dazzling night of dinner and dancing at its “An Aria to America” Gala at the Riviera Country Club in Coral Gables on Saturday November 5, 2016. Attendees will enjoy a cocktail hour that includes a silent auction and entertainment, followed by dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Drew T Band. Master of Ceremonies for this historic event will be one of Florida Grand Opera’s leading opera experts, Justin Moss. Marianne Kircher & Paula Barrera Scheer are serving as this year’s Gala Chairs.

Founded in 1955, YPO is a volunteer group of 100 dedicated women who advocate for music and opera education to children in South Florida. Proceeds raised at “An Aria to America” will fund music and opera educational programs. Every year, YPO presents a workshop for more than 500 Girl Scouts, and a professional development workshop on opera in the classroom for Miami-Dade and Broward County teachers. YPO also brings professional children’s opera performances to more than 30,000 elementary students annually. In addition, YPO also presents a national voice competition for aspiring young opera singers.

Nightmare On The Beach 2016: Dia De Los Muertos

Nightmare On The Beach 2016: Dia De Los Muertos
Saturday, October 29, 2016, 9:00 pm to 2:00 am
Lummus Park
Between 9th and 10th Street and Ocean Drive (on the Beach)
Miami Beach, FL
Attire: Halloween Costume

The Little Lighthouse Foundation hosts its seventh (7th) Annual Halloween charity event, Nightmare on the Beach: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) (“NOTB2016”), on Saturday night, October 29, 2016 at South Beach’s Lummus Park.
NOTB2016, South Florida’s premier Halloween charity event, will offer guests a unique outdoor nightclub experience where guests will join the dead, who are awakened from their eternal sleep to share the celebrations while raising money for South Florida children. This event will also feature multiple themed pavilions and tents, costumed performers, a tribute to LUCHA LIBRE and other amazing activations.

All attendees will l enjoy a top shelf open bar, including Patrón, Patrón XO Café Incendio, Ultimat Vodka and Pyrat Rum, Mexican food tastings from some of Miami’s best restaurants and caterers and, and music from DJ Patrick Pizzorni and DJ Marcos Noel. There are a limited number of premium tickets for $175 (plus service fee), which can be purchased at www.nightmareonthebeach.com.

Ticket prices will increase until NOTB2016 is sold out. There are also VIP Tables packages available, which include 10 VIP table tickets, unlimited bottle service all night, for $5,000. VIP Tables can be purchased by contacting Jonathan Babicka at Jonathan@TheLitteLighthouse.org

Sponsors include: Patron, Everlast Productions, Velocity App, ORA Nightclub, YES Workspaces, Ricky’s NYC, Walgreens and Whip Fundraising.

Arsht Center 10th Birthday Celebration 10/8/16

Arsht Center 10th Birthday Celebration
arshtOctober 8 | 11:00AM
Adrienne Arsht Center
142 E Flagler St
Miami, 33131
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The Free Stuff:
Beginning at 11 a.m., enjoy 10 hours of free performances, fun activities, and family-friendly programming! Performances on the Center’s numerous stages will feature local talent such as: Miami Music Project Leaders Orchestra, Miami Children’s Chorus, Cirque Dreams, Fushu Daiko, Ketchy Shuby, Afrobeta, Guitar Over Guns, Rara Lakay, Delou Africa, Bluejay, Spanglish Wrangler, Karen Peterson Dance, Hello Elevator, Ground Zero Crew, Bahamas Junkanoo Revue, Lion Parade, DJ Sama, Mr. Pauer, and more!

The Concert:
The 10th Birthday Concert featuring CeeLo Green will begin at 7:30 p.m., with local bands Spam All-Stars and Tiempo Libre opening. $10 tickets are on sale now!

The After Party:
Immediately following the concert, everyone is invited to cap off the celebration with a free outdoor after-party on the Center’s Thomson Plaza for the Arts.

Marlins Announce Memorial Services for José Fernández – Public Viewing 9/28/16

Soul Of Miami offers our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans.

Marlins José Fernández Memorial Services Public Viewing
Wednesday, September 28th, 5:00pm – 11:00pm
St. Brendan’s Catholic Church
8725 SW 32 Street
Miami, FL, 33165

The Marlins today announced the memorial services for José Fernández. A public viewing will take place Wednesday, September 28th, at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church. Guests can pay their respects at the church anytime between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Media will have access inside the church for a 10-minute period, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Media is asked to park along SW 32nd Street.

Guests will also have the opportunity earlier in the day to gather on the West Plaza of Marlins Park at 2 p.m. The funeral motorcade will then depart from Marlins Park at 2:16 p.m. Fans will have complimentary access to park in a surface lot on the West side of the ballpark.

On Thursday, September 29th, a mass for José Fernández will be celebrated and attended by the Fernández family, Marlins players, coaches and front office personnel. This is not open to the public.

In lieu of flowers, the Fernandez family requests charitable contributions to the JDF16 Foundation at the Miami Foundation. Fans can donate by sending checks to the Miami Foundation at 40 NW 3 Street #305, Miami, FL 33128 or online at MiamiFoundation.org/jdf16.

Multi-Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange NEW DATE 10/12/16

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Multi-Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange
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NEW DATE: Wednesday, October 12th 2016, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

La Gozadera In the Neo Vertika Building
141 SW 7th St
Miami, FL 33130
Cost: Members $10,Non Members $15 in advance
Cost at the Door: NO tickets will be sold at the door.
Member Tickets
Non-Member Tickets
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Wednesday, October 5th 2016
Valet Parking: $10 Valet Parking or street parking
Dress Code: Business Attire

The Chambers of Biscayne Garden, Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Global, Honduras, Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, along with Brickell Rotary Club of Miami Brickell, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking event.

This is an advance ticket event, Tickets must be purchased prior to the event, NO tickets will be sold at the door.

Thank you and have a Fabulous Day!

Technique Art Fair at The Shelborne Wyndham Grand 11/29/16 – 12/4/16

Technique Art Fair at The Shelborne Wyndham Grand
November 29th with a Collector’s Preview from 12:00 – 4:00pm, VIP Press Preview from 4:00 – 9:00pm.
November 30th through December 4th
techniqueShelborne Hotel
1801 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Stacy Conde, of Conde Contemporary, the gallery on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables with a concentration on narrative realism, photorealistic portraiture and surrealism, has partnered with the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach for the launch of Technique Art Fair during Miami Art Week 2016.

The focus of Technique Art Fair is primarily representational art, by a body of international artists, represented by a host of world class galleries and dealers.

Technique Art Fair will celebrate the tangible, the relatable, and the emotional qualities which artists convey in works that require more technique than abstraction.

“…contemporary art is in many ways so entranced by the conceptual that the actual work and technique involved in creating art, have become secondary, tertiary even, to the obfuscated artist’s statement. Happily, I sense a seismic shift is underway”, says Stacy Conde.

She isn’t alone in predicting a return to representational work.

‘After MoMA PS1 opened its ‘Greater New York’ quinquennial last fall with a noticeable crop of talented young figurative artists, the website Artspace exulted: ‘The figure is back, baby!’ Four days later, during the Frieze Art Fair, in London, The New York Times trumpeted: ‘The Triumphant Return of Figurative Art.’ And in December, during Art Basel Miami Beach, the über-dealers Jeffrey Deitch and Larry Gagosian joined forces to put on a splashy, market-friendly show of figurative painting and sculpture. Titled ‘Unrealism,’ it featured both old hands such as Marlene Dumas and rising stars like Mira Dancy, known for reinvigorating the female nude with electric colors and a feminist gaze.’ – by Fan Zhong, April 15, 2016 for W Magazine

Technique Art Fair will support approximately 20 booths reserved for art dealers and galleries, as well as space for independent artists, specifically sculptors.

Arts For Learning Celebrates 15 Years Of Arts Education And Programs For Miami Youth With Rat Pack Style Gala 9/24/16

Arts For Learning Celebrates 15 Years Of Arts Education And Programs For Miami Youth With Rat Pack Style Gala
Saturday, September 24, 2016, 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Eden Roc Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140

For 15 years, Arts for Learning, a Miami-based nonprofit advancing teaching and learning through the arts, has reached more than 117,000 underserved children and youth. In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Arts for Learning will be hosting “The Chance to Create,” a gala that will take us back to the Rat Pack era of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr., to help bring additional arts education and programs to children across South Florida.

The exciting evening will feature a special performance by some of Miami’s brightest jazz stars including Grammy nominated percussionist Sammy Figueroa. Joining Figueroa on stage to play tribute to iconic jazz artists will be singer and vocalists Nicole Henry, Lenard Rutledge and Big Brooklyn Red.

Grammy nominated percussionist, Sammy Figueroa, Jazz Vocalists Nicole Henry and Lenard Rutledge, Singer Big Brooklyn Red

Prominent philanthropists, socialites and art members of the South Florida community will be present to support Arts for Leaning, arts education and programming.

Celebrity Cruises Presents An Evening Under the Michelin Stars 9/24/16

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Celebrity Cruises Presents An Evening Under the Michelin Stars
Saturday, September 24th, 2016
cccThe Studio
3001 NE 145 Street
North Miami, FL 33181
General Admission, $300, VIP $400
Tickets

Celebrity Cruises takes to the shore to present a one-of-a-kind evening filled with delectable dining, craft-cocktails, and live entertainment all in the name of charity. “An Evening Under the Michelin Stars”, hosted by their very own Michelin-starred Chef, Cornelius Gallagher, takes place at Celebrity’s production headquarters inside a newly built, 130,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility.

This event brings some of Celebrity Cruises most special amenities on shore for one night in order to raise funds and awareness for the Children’s Cancer Care Center.

The evening will consist of a carefully curated menu of craft-cocktails, delectable canapes, and a six-course dinner by Chef Cornelius Gallagher, Associate Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations for Celebrity Cruises and one of the only Michelin-starred chefs in the world to take to the high seas.

Guests will experience a full-scale musical production of Broken Strings, Celebrity Cruise’s original performance which is currently featured onboard the Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Reflection vessels. Take in a full-scale musical production in the 300-seat theater, then raise your bidding paddle during the live auction to win extraordinary vacation packages, golf outings, luxury jewelry, and more.

100% of all proceeds from this event will benefit the Children’s Cancer Care Center (CCCC), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving families of children who have cancer or chronic blood disorders with emotional, financial, and educational support necessary to cope with their life-threatening illness.

About Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool, contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide, all created to provide an unmatchable experience for vacationers’ precious time. Celebrity Cruises’ 12 ships offer modern luxury vacations visiting all seven continents.

Celebrity also presents immersive cruise tour experiences in Alaska and Canada. Celebrity is one of six cruise brands operated by global cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Craft Spirits Fest Grand Tasting NEW DATE 10/13/16

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craftspirits The Craft Spirits Fest Grand Tasting Main Event
NEW DATE Thursday, October 6th, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Cruz Building
3157 Commodore Plaza
Coconut Grove
Tickets for Grand Tasting are $75 and are extremely limited.
Hurricane Flash Sale: $50
Tickets available at: CraftSpiritsFest.MixStir.com
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This event brings together 30+ spirit producers from across the country/world for a comprehensive, large-scale tasting event. Over 120+ different Spirits and Cocktails will be available to sample. At bars throughout the building, Miami’s best bartenders from the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild will serve amazing craft cocktails. Special guest Joaquin Simo from Pouring Ribbons New York – Tales of the Cocktail American Bartender of the Year 2012, will be joined by local bartenders to bring a little New York cocktail flavor to Miami. Brown-Forman and William Grant are both presenting amazing bar experiences featuring their spirits on the 2nd and 3rd floor bars. Pair a cocktail with free food samples from local restaurants and top it off with Relentless Roaster’s Coffee on our terrace.

The Craft Spirits Fest™, the original exhibition of artisanal, boutique, craft, premium, small-batch spirits and cocktails returns for its 4th year from September 27th through October 6th, 2016. The CSF showcases spirit producers, bartenders and beverage industry leaders who are influencing today’s resurgent craft spirits and craft cocktail movement. While the ten-day celebration will peak with the Grand Tasting at the Cruz Building in Coconut Grove, the preceding days are packed with many events.

The Craft Spirits Fest Week:

Tuesday, September 27th, from 8-11pm
Rock, Smoke & Barrel
Prime Cigar Brickell
1100 SW S. Miami Ave.
Rock music will be playing while we enjoy cigars and fine whiskey. Come meet Jonathan Drew, Founder of Drew Estate Cigars and John Drew Spirits. Enjoy Drew Estate cigars, a welcome cocktail and preview samplings of John Drew Rye – a 100% Canadian Rye aged 4 years in toasted oak barrels. Light bites provided all night. Availability is very limited. Contact Prime Cigar Brickell at (786) 522-2220 or info@primecigar.com

Wednesday, September 28th, from 6-9pm
The 3rd Annual Women, Whiskey & Wieners
The Mighty
2224 Coral Way
This Ultimate Whiskey Wednesday will benefit our beloved industry pro Cesar Diaz’s family (his wife lost her battle to breast cancer this year) in honor of the upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness month. Featuring the finest women in the spirits industry representing: High West Distillery, Michter’s American Whiskey, Tullamore DEW Irish Whiskey, Concrete Beach Brewery and more. Whiskey specials all night long, whiskey cocktails and house-made wieners. Open to the public.

Saturday, October 1st
WallBrawl and El Jimador Tequila
Surfcomber
1717 Collins Ave
An amazing night of “live art competition” and tequila cocktails. Vote for your favorite artists and watch “Art Happen”. Open to the public. Details at www.Wall-Brawl.com

Monday, October 3rd, at 8pm
BareKnuckle Bartender presented by Casa Noble Tequila
Copper 29
206 Miracle Mile
Top bartenders will compete to make their best cocktails to earn the coveted title of Craft Spirits Fest’s BareKnuckle Bartender Champ. Free punch will be served and this event is open to the public.

Friday, October 6-7, 10pm and will continue until 2am
The CSF Beer Chaser After Party
Taurus: Beer & Whisk(e)y House
3524 Main Hwy
Any great Party needs a great “After Party”. After imbibing all those great spirits; nothing is better than a nice cold brew. Attendees of the Grand Tasting receive a complimentary brew plus other food and drink specials throughout the night!

Featured spirits:
Ancho Reyes Chile Licor, Amaro Lucano, Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur, Benromach Scotch, Berentzen Liqueurs, Bernheim Whiskey, Boodles British Gin, Brenne Whisky, Caliche Rum, Casa Noble Tequila, Collingwood Canadian Whisky, Crop Organic Vodkas, Cutty Sark Scotch, Death’s Door Gin, Vodka & White Whiskey, Diplomatico Rum, Don Q Añejo Rum, Elijah Craig Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Farmer’s Botanical Gin, Gordon & McPhail Scotch, Grander Rum, Gubba Rum, Herradura Tequila, High West Distillery Whiskies, Highland Park Scotch, Jack Daniels Signature Whiskies, Koloa Rums, Lucas Bols, Maestro Dobel Tequila, Mandarine Napoleon Liqueur, Martin Miller’s Gin, Mezcal Mayalen, Michter’s American Whiskies, Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Montelobos Mezcal, Old Forester Signature Bourbons, Rutte Spirits, Rittenhouse Rye, Sailor Jerry Rum, Snow Leopard Vodka, St. Petersburg Distillery, Stranahan’s Whiskey, Suze Liqueur, Tincup Whiskey, Triibe Celtic Liqueur, Tullamore Dew Whiskey, Vicomte Whisky, WhistlePig Rye Whiskies, Wicked Dolphin Rum, Woodford Reserve Bourbons, Xellent Vodka

DADE MEN 10/1/16

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DADE MEN
Saturday, October 1 at 7 PM – 11 PM
dademen Yeelen Gallery
294 NW 54th St
Miami, Florida 33127
Tickets in advance: $25, At the door $50
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To join the movement or ask any questions about DADE MEN or the Millennials Project’s work, email us at info@millennialsproject.org

DADE MEN is a series of photo exhibitions highlighting prominent and enlightened Miami men. The exhibition was launched on October 1st, 2015 in order to raise awareness on gender-based violence, elevate the collaboration of local communities in this pervasive issues, and make Miami safer for women and girls.

Miami DADE has the highest rate of domestic violence in all of Florida. According to the Miami Herald, there were 25,000 reported cases of domestic violence reported in the county in the past five years.

Through this exhibit in addition to related workshops and events, we at the Millennials Project want to mobilize 25,000 men in the next years as supporters and allies in what we consider the most important social movement of our generation: the movement to end all forms of violence against women.

Complimentary Hors d’oeurvres by el Pescador
Music by Dj Don Fox
Special Performance by Ovida Alva.

All Proceeds Will Support Violence Prevention Initiatives And Girls Education In Haiti.