South Florida Singer/Songwriter Rachel Brown at Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival
South Florida emerging singing sensation Rachel Brown is among the confirmed artist to appear on the 2010 Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival. Rachel, who is one of South Florida’s most notable up and coming recording artist, will present songs from her debut CD, “Love, Life & Relationships,” which spawned the Billboard charting hit “Let’s Fall In Love Again.”

A mainstay in the South Florida entertainment market for nearly a decade, Brown is now developing a national following, playing venues across the U.S. in cities such as New York, Chicago, St. Louis and Dallas. Brown has also been featured at SXSW (Austin), The Black Women’s Expo (Chicago), as well as opening for artists such as Mario, Tank Noel Gourdin, Chico Debarge, and 2009 “Jazz in the Gardens” headliners, Frankie Beverly & Maze.

Signed to Urban Music Group in 2007, RACHEL’s early notoriety came about due to the success of her debut single “Let’s Fall In Love Again,” which reached #1 on the Billboard R&B Single Sales Chart.

“Jazz in the Gardens,” now in its 5th year, takes place on Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21th at Sun Life Stadium, (formerly Dolphin/Landshark Stadium) 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056.

The star-studded festival, hosted by radio personality Tom Joyner features headliners Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Teena Marie, Boyz To Men, Robin Thicke, Melanie Fiona and many more.

Jazz in the Gardens, a two-day weekend festival is now in its fifth year and has grown to be one of the top cultural events in America. Having something to offer all music aficionados at an affordable price, the 4th Annual Jazz in the Gardens shattered expected ticket sales, enjoying an attendance of almost 40,000, which was more than double the sales of the 2008 festival.

In 2009, the Jazz in the Gardens crowd enjoyed the hip hop flavor of Common, the beautiful neo-soul melodies of Erykah Badu, the smooth R&B of Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds and the crowd-stopping soul of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, among other a-list artists.
www.rachelbrownlive.com

Join the Market Company and ASJ for
SUPER SUNDAY at COLLINS PARK
Every 1st Sunday of the Month starting March 7
Collins Ave and 22nd Street, Miami Beach, FL

Urban Icons by Alan Solis Invites you to the Dewar’s Momento D Lounge
Art on the Park- Ponce Circle Park
1200 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL

Featuring a concert of Blues, Fazz, Funk and Rock presenting Michelle Forman, followed by
Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and ending with Soul Rebels
Admission to the concert is FREE
For more information about ART on the Park, please go to: www.carnavalmiami.com

March 5th, 2010
Dewar’s Momento D Lounge Hours | 8:00PM- 11:00PM

5th Annual Downtown Coral Gables Sidewalk Sale & Carnaval on The Mile
Saturday & Sunday, March 6th & 7th

Don’t miss the 5th Annual Sidewalk Sale on March 6th & 7th! Stroll down Miracle Mile, and shop great buys, with discounts from 50-75% off on jewelry, sun glasses, designer clothing and more! Click here for more information.

While shopping at the Sidewalk Sale, listen to the very best in Latin Jazz, enjoy delicious gourmet food and view great art, at Carnaval on the Mile 2010. Event hours are Sat: 10am-Midnight and Sun: 10am-8pm. Click here for more information.

Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Unity on the Bay
411 NW 21th Street
Miami, FL
If you are facing challenges during these current economic times…we are here to help. Join us at Unity on the Bay’s one-day FREE Resource Fair!
At Unity on the Bay, we understand the idea that supporting each other through difficult times is another way in which we can “be there” for each other, our community and our neighbors. This is why on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Unity on the Bay is offering a FREE One-Day Resource fair.

Over 50 private and public organizations will join in our campus to provide much needed information, and support for anyone in the community that is affected by current economic conditions or unexpected life changes.
Services are FREE for this one day only – There will be FREE dental screenings, health screenings, hearing tests, HIV/AIDS screenings, glucose testing, high blood pressure testing, mental health services, financial support, unemployment services, food stamps, bankruptcy, debt consolidation and bankruptcy services. There will be FREE immigration services, foster and hospice care services and much, much more. Did we mention these services are FREE?

Did we mention admission for the community fair is free? Help is available to everyone.

Unity on the Bay is located at 411 NE 21 Street, Miami, Florida. For more information, visit http://www.unityonthebay.org/unity_community.html or call 305.573.9191, ext. 211.

What is 8th Street Jam @ Calle Ocho?
Imagine one full city block for a private party on the east side of the Calle Ocho Festival mirroring the diversity of Miami’s local music and art scene with everything from Latin funk, alternative rock, progressive pop and more.
The ticketed event will take place during Calle 8 at the enclosed lot located at the NE corner of SW 8th Street and 12th Avenue incorporating new elements and creating a new event experience.
Lineup:
DJ Le Spam and the Spam All Stars
Nil Lara
Suénalo
Locos Por Juana
Xperimento
Mayday!
Jacob Jeffries Band
Fusik
Artofficial
Ketchy Shuby
Lanzallamas Monofónica
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY PITBULL!
PLUS – 1 FAN CHOICE ACT! BUY YOUR TICKETS TO VOTE!
Event Features:
-2 Live Stages Featuring an Array of Miami’s Leading Bands
-Live Art Installation by Famed Graffiti and Mural Artists
-Video Gaming Area where gamers can go head to head
-Guitar Jam area sponsored by Gibson Guitars
TIX ON SALE @ http://www.8thstreetjam.com! $20!
FREE BEER FROM 1:30PM – 3:00PM!
The event will be enclosed and separate from other Calle Ocho festivities with parking available just for 8th Street Jam ticket holders!!
Bring your lawn chairs, hang out on the lawn, enjoy Miami’s best bands, live art, gaming area, guitar jam area, food court, beer garden!
Get your tix to vote for your FAN CHOICE! It’s up between Bachaco, Electric Piquete, Elastic Bond, DANGERFLOW, Jay Blues Band, Birdman’s Clambake!

Coconut Grove Art Festival on Sunday, February 14, 2010.  For the better gallery, click here.

Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Blues Festival
This is an INDOOR/TENTED FESTIVAL! -Don’t worry about the weather!
PLEASE PURCAHSE TICKETS AT THE GATE, CASH ONLY $10/day.
PLEASE NOTE: No cans, coolers, or bottles are allowed at the festival.
Small children are not allowed at the venue after dark.
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR
IMPORTANT!
Only 200 tickets will be sold for Firiday’s show. This includes the 3 day passes, once we reach that number there will be no admission for the Friday Show at the Maxwell Room.
Info courtesy of Jazz Blues Florida
Downtowner Saloon
10 South New River Drive East, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
downtownersaloon.com
(954)463-9800
Feb 11-14:
Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival:
Friday Feb 12
Maxwell Room
6:30pm – Marcel Anton And The Healers
8:00 pm Jeff Prine With Jaunita Dixon
10:00 pm Josh Smith And The Frost Reunion
Saturday Feb 13
Main Stage Backlot
12:30pm IKO IKO
2:30pm Albert Castiglia
4:30pm Spam Allstars
6:30pm Otis Taylor
8:30pm Sugar Blue Band
10:00pm Boston’s On The Beach Invitational Projam Hosted By Famous Frank Ward
Sunday Feb 14
Main Stage Backlot
12:00pm Magda Hiller
2:00pm The Hep Cat Boo Daddies
4:00pm Dave Shelley And Bluestone
6:00pm J.P. Soars And The Red Hots
8:00pm Debbie Davies & Robin Rogers
10:00pm Boston’s On The Beach Invitational Projam Hosted By Famous Frank Ward

Miami Beach Festival of the Arts held on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday January 31, 2010.  For the better gallery, click here.

PHENOMENON, THE FASTEST BOAT IN THE WORLD, TO DEBUT AT THE MIAMI BOAT SHOW

Press Conference to see Phenomenon Will Be Held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 12:00PM at Booth # 3360

WHAT:· Phenomenon, the fastest speed boat in the world, will be unveiled to consumers on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 12PM EST at Booth #3360 at the Miami Boat Show.
· Phenomenon is 56 feet long, 13 feet and 6 inches wide, with 4 turbine engines and 12,000 horsepower
· Phenomenon was built for one reason: to break the world’s propelled speedboat record of 220.5 mph
· Phenomenon was created by engineers from NASA, Boeing, former US Naval architects, & world class professional power boat builders

WHEN:· Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 12PM at Booth #3360
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

The History of Al Copeland Jr. and Phenomenon
· The prototypical vessel was created by famed restaurateur, Al Copeland Sr., the founder of Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken & Biscuits Restaurants and Copeland’s Restaurants and a former driver and owner of the Popeyes Offshores race team from 1980-1990
· Unfortunately, about two years into building Phenomenon, Al Copeland Sr. was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Just eight months after the diagnosis, Al Copeland Sr. died of the disease
· At the time of his death, Al Copeland Sr. had but two goals he wanted to accomplish: One to find a cure for the rare cancer, and two to finish the boat in order to break the world record

About Al Copeland Investments
· The ACI family of companies includes 30 restaurants, hotels and comedy clubs throughout the US, including Copeland’s Diversified Food and Seasonings, Copeland’s of New Orleans, Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro, and Copeland’s Social City, among others. A southern icon, Al Copeland’s memory lives on through the Al Copeland Foundation which is dedicated to the eradication of Merkel Cell Carcinoma, the disease that took Copeland’s life. For more information on ACI and the Al Copeland Foundation, visit www.alcopeland.com and www.alcopelandfoundation.org.