RA Sushi in South Miami Hits the Spot with New Summer Promotion

RA Sushi in South Miami Hits the Spot with New Summer Promotion starting Monday, May 16
Late Night Menu offers $5 items Monday through Thursday
The “Summer 5-Spot” promotion will be available until Thursday, Sept. 22, is available for dine-in orders only, and is offered at RA Sushi in South Miami: 5829 SW 73rd St., Miami, FL., 305.341.0092

RA Sushi in South Miami is prepared to hit the spot with the launch of “Summer 5-Spot,” a new promotion featuring an array of menu items for just $5 each, available Monday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight.

For those who are in need of a good happy hour but fall victim to a long day at the office or just a long day period, “Summer 5-Spot” presents guests with a second chance to end the day on a good note. Guests may choose between a variety of $5 menu items selected from the tapas menu, RA’s most popular dishes, as well as an extensive cocktail list.

Included are new menu items: Vegetable Tempura Roll (lightly battered asparagus, sweet potato & Japanese eggplant rolled & topped with colorful crunchy tempura bits; drizzled with a sweet eel sauce), Tropical Roll (cucumber, mango & avocado rolled & topped with spinach tempura bits, spicy shrimp mixed with masago & mango salsa), RA’s specialty rolls (Crunchy Shrimp Tempura Roll, Crunchy Calamari Roll), RA Chips & Salsa, RA Tapas (Sweet Onion Salmon, Shishito Peppers, Seared Tuna), Calamari Tempura, Pork Gyoza, Pineapple Cheese Wontons, Spicy Sesame Chicken Wings (glazed chicken wings with a sweet & spicy sesame sauce), Tootsy Maki (kani kama crab mix, shrimp & cucumber rolled & topped with crunchy tempura bits; drizzled with a sweet eel sauce), California Roll, Spicy Shrimp Roll, and Spicy Salmon Roll. An array of $5 drink specials will also be offered, including Kirin and Kirin Light beers (22 oz.) on Mondays, Sauza Margaritas and Cruzan Mojitos on Tuesdays, Sobieski Vodka Martinis on Wednesdays, and select wines by the glass on Thursdays.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, an upbeat, unconventional sushi bar, opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in October 1997. RA is best known for successfully combining distinctive sushi with a trendy, hip atmosphere. Fresh sushi is served to order along with outstanding Japanese fusion cuisine in a fun, lively environment. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Dinner is served until 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and until midnight Thursday through Sunday. The bar is open until 1 a.m. or later. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday, 3 to 7 p.m.

Bird Road Art Walk Saturday 5/21/11

Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, May 21 (& every third Saturday of each month), 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
Most studios are located between SW 41 Street & SW 48 Street primarily off of SW 75 Avenue.
Website.

Celebrate Miami’s Art Scene on Saturday, May 21 when more than 25+ artists/studios in the Bird Road Art District open their doors to host a monthly art walk. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at one of Miami’s oldest and more vibrant art districts, meet the artists, enjoy gallery exhibits, complimentary wine & light bites, plenty of free parking & a complimentary shuttle bus that will take you to each particpating venue.

The participating studios offer a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums: hand-blown glass, painting in all genres, mosaics, frescos, installations, photography, conceptual art, sculpture, digital art and live theater can all be found at the Bird Road Art District.

Start your art walk at any of the particpating venues: Accent Alternative Art Space, Akuara Teatro, Aperture Studios, Chavarriaga Fine Art Studio, Deadalus Art Projects, Erik Speyer Studio, Esteban Blanco Art Studio,  Frame & Framing Inc., Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studio. Ismael Gomez Peralta Art Studio, Luis Fuentes’ Radical Art Spot, Madero Art Studio,  MANO Fine Art Project Space, Matthew Miller/Nickel Glass Studio, Miami Art Club, Nestor Arenas Fine Art Studio  Onate Fine Art Gallery, Rafael Consuegra/ Cuadart Studio & Gallery, Ray Azcuy Art Studio, Romero-Hidalgo Artists’ Studios, The Young Artists Academy, The Warehouse and Tropical Art Gallery @ Palmetto Carpet.

The Bird Road Art Walk, takes place on the third Saturday of every month. Most of the artists/studios are located between SW 41 Street & SW 48 Street primarily off of SW 75 Avenue.

For a complete listing of venues and a map visit us at: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com facebook: Bird Road Art District
Twitter: @BirdRoadArts
Call us at 305.467.6819

Free Lecture Event and Grand Opening 5/16-17/11

Brain Function & Learning Disabilities Free Parent/Professional/Teachers lecture
Monday, May 16, 2011 from 7:00 PM TO 10:30 PM
Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables
www.biltmorehotel.com

Beverages and snacks will be served.
Everyone is welcome. Please bring anyone you know that would be interested in learning more about cutting edge research featuring how the brain learns and improving brain function.There will also be a question and answer session during that time.
Please RSVP to brainbalancemiami@att.net. Thank you so much!

We will be hosting an event at the Biltmore Hotel on May 16, 2011 from 7-10:30 PM, as well as a grand opening event at our center on May 17, 2011. Dr. Mellilo will be lecturing at this event and he will also be available for question and answer from May 16 to May 17, 2011 (Monday and Tuesday). We respectfully extend an invitation to you as one of our contacts. We would love to have you attend!

Grand Opening Event at our Center
May 17, 2011
6836-B SW 40th Street
Miami, 33155
Tel: 305.665.9444
(We are located next to El Novillo restaurant in the Ludlam Plaza.)
Our main website is www.brainbalancecenters.com.

My name is Dr. Iris De Jesus and I am the co-founder and center director of the first Brain Balance Center in the state of Florida (other centers are located nationwide). We are a center that uses a cutting edge multi modal approach to children with learning disabilities including higher functioning autism, dyslexia, AD/HD, PDD-Nos, Asperger’s, and other neurobehavioral disorders.

Brain Balance centers have been featured on TV shows throughout the nation and our co-founder, Dr. Robert Mellilo has done professional lecture tours/appearances (Dr. Mellilo just recently returned from California for Autism Speaks fundraiser event featuring Vanessa and Donald Trump, Jr.; April was Autism Month). He is the author of various books entitled: “Disconnected Kids”, Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood: An Evolutionary Perspective and his latest release (April 4, 2011) of “Reconnected Kids”. Univision has also asked to feature our center.

We incorporate the latest brain research into our programs to address sensory motor issues, cognitive dysfunction, processing disorders, visual-spatial organizational difficulties, nutritional components, developmental difficulties, etc. Because of our unique custom tailored program, intensive (but fun) approach, and our staff to student ratio (2:1) we are able to achieve results quickly.

The Shops at Sunset Place Invites Families to Go Green 5/14/11

Go Green Living Expo
Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
US 1 and Red Road/SW 57th Avenue
South Miami, Florida

Special event to feature green-themed, family-friendly activities

The Shops at Sunset Place, one of South Miami’s leading retail and entertainment destinations, is excited to welcome Green Tech Energy Solution’s “Go Green Living Expo” on Sat., May 14 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the first level of the mall near Dan Marino’s Town Tavern. The expo, which is sponsored by Green Tech Energy Solutions and Collaborative Independent, will showcase various services and organizations dedicated to energy conservation and green initiatives.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of keeping the environment clean and ways to change their everyday lives to ensure a greener tomorrow. The Eco Expo will feature an interactive “Green Home” fabricated from recycled materials that will display several renewable energy products. In addition, attendees will enjoy green-themed giveaways, children’s activities and more.

“The Shops at Sunset Place is excited to host Green Tech Solutions’ ‘Go Green Living Expo’,” said Claudia Marquez, director of mall marketing, The Shops at Sunset Place. “This is a great opportunity to showcase the many ways that people can do their part to help preserve the environment for a more sustainable future.”

To participate in Green Tech Energy Solution’s “Go Green Living Expo”, or to receive more information about the event, please contact Claudia Marquez at (305) 663-0482 or via email at cmarquez@simon.com.

The Shops at Sunset Place Rev Up For Fast Five Release with MCP Racing 4/28-5/1/11

Thurs., April 28 – Sun., May 1
During mall hours
The Shops at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143

The Shops At Sunset Place Rev Up For “Fast Five” Release With MCP Racing

The Shops at Sunset Place is revving up for the much anticipated “Fast Five” release with MCP Racing. To kick off the release weekend, MCP Racing will be displaying four customized cars, which can be seen near Dan Marino’s and the AMC, for shoppers to view. In addition to the cars, shoppers will also enjoy giveaways and have the opportunity to speak with representatives from MCP Racing.

For more information, call (305) 663-0482, visit www.simon.com or become a fan on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/ShopsAtSunsetPlace.

Art Exhibition And Cocktail Party 4/16/11

Opening: Saturday, April 16, 7:00-10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave.
Miami, FL 33155
in the Bird Road Art District

Looking Forward
Curated by Yovani Bauta

Artists:
Esther Mendoza, Silvia Castro Yapur, Mariana Altamirano
Maria Rovira-Lopez, Josie Rovira-Ramírez
Celia Reigle, Maria Quadreny
Margarita Genova-Cordovi, Raul Nunez
Dr. Maria Castillo, Patricia Sowers

Accent Alternative Art Space invites you to join us at the Bird Road Art Walk 4/16/11

Accent Alternative Art Space invites you to join us during this Saturday’s Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, April 16th, 2011
Accent Alternative Art Space
4841 SW 75th Ave
Miami, FL 33155
Admission: Free

Group show featuring the work of Ernesto Capdevila, Boro, Esteban Blanco

Over 20 galleries and artists’ studios welcome visitors on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Free shuttle bus and plenty of parking. Map available at all studios and galleries or go to: http://artdistricts.com/category/art-guide/florida/south-florida/miami/bird-road-art-district-brad/

Betrothal, Mixed Media, 2011. Esteban Blanco

RA Sushi Offers Manic Monday Special to Help Taxpayers Cope with Tax Day 4/18/11

Happy Hour Pricing Extended from 3 p.m. to Close at South Miami location on April 18
The Manic Monday special is available for dine in orders only, and it is offered at
RA Sushi in South Miami
5829 SW 73rd Street
Miami, FL. 305.341.0092

Tax season is here, which means the dreaded day is looming. This year, the tax return deadline has been extended to Monday, April 18, adding stress to an already loathed day of the week. To give Miami-Dade residents incentive for getting their taxes done early or providing a little relief for those who procrastinated, RA Sushi in South Miami has created a “Manic Monday” special, extending its Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to close on April 18.

Keeping a little money in their pockets, on tax day guests can choose from more than 35 sushi, appetizer, and tapas selections, plus more than 30 beer, wine and signature cocktails ranging from $2 to $7. RA Sushi in South Miami’s Happy Hour typically runs from 3 to 7 p.m., but on this specific day Happy Hour specials will be offered from 3 p.m. until close.

Updated earlier this year, the Happy Hour menu has been expanded to include new menu items, plus a variety of RA’s most popular dishes. Now included in the selections are new tapas menu items: Garlic Sugar Snap Peas and Shishito Peppers. Cocktails that were recently added to the menu are also being offered, such as the Dragon Bite (Bacardi Dragonberry, strawberry puree, fresh lemon juice, yuzu & a splash of soda make for an exotic blend bursting with fresh berry), Samurai Cowboy (Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon, Aperol, yuzu sour, lemon juice & ginger ale create a powerfully exotic cocktail with a mellow bourbon kick), and Red Lotus (Absolut Ruby Red vodka, X-Rated, pink grapefruit & other fresh juices – sweet, tart & tasty). Included in the Happy Hour roundup are favorite dishes: Squid Salad, Seaweed Salad, Crispy Spicy Tuna (spicy tuna mix served on top of crispy sesame rice balls; drizzled with a soy chili sauce), RA Tapas (Sweet Onion Salmon, Garlic Citrus Yellowtail, Crispy Onion Albacore, Salmon Carpaccio, Seared Tuna), Spicy Sesame Chicken Wings (glazed chicken wings with a sweet & spicy sesame sauce), and Tuna Tataki (thinly sliced, seared ahi tuna; served with an onion soy vinaigrette).

Bird Road Art Walk Saturday 4/16/11

Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, April 16, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
Most studios are off of SW 75 Avenue between SW 41 St. & SW 48 St.

Check out our website or fb page for map.
www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Celebrate Miami’s Contemporary Art Scene. Meet artists in their studios, view gallery exhibits, enjoy complimentary wine & light bites, free parking & a complimentary shuttle bus

Join us for the Bird Road Art Walk, on Staurday, April 16 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (& every third Saturday of each month).

Start your art walk at any of these participating spaces:
Accent Alternative Art Space
Akuara Teatro Workshop
Aperture Studios
Deadalus Art Project
Esteban Blanco Art Studio
Frame & Framing Inc.
Gina Guzman Stained Glass
Ismael Gomez Peralta Studio
Luis Fuentes’ Radical Art Spot
Madero Art
MANO Fine Art Studio/Project Space
Matthew Miller/Nickel Glass Studio
Miami Art Club
Nestor Arenas Art Studio
Onate Fine Art
Rafael Consuegra/Cuadart Studio & Gallery
Ray Azcuy Art Studio
Romero-Hidalgo Artists’ Studios
The Young Artists Academy
The Warehouse/Roberto Bilbao
Tropical Art Gallery @ Palmetto Carpet

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
On the third Saturday of each month the artists of the Bird Road Art District (BRAD) open their studios to host a monthly Art Walk from 7:00pm-10:00pm in one of Miami’s oldest art districts.

The Bird Road Art Walk is a unique opportunity to go behind-the-scenes for a look at the creative process. During the Art Walks you have the chance to meet the artists in their own creative spaces and the prospect of being among the first to view their newest artwork.

The participating studios offer a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums; hand-blown glass, painting in all genres, mosaics, frescos, installations, photography, conceptual art, sculpture, digital art etc are all to be found.

Getting there…
The Bird Road Art District (BRAD) is located just off the beaten path, east of SW 75th Avenue, which runs alongside the Palmetto Expressway and between Bird Road (SW 40th St) and SW 48th St. The majority of the artist’s studios are located off of SW 75th Ave.

Traveling from the North
From I-75
Go south to 826, then south to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From I-95
Go south to 826, then south to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From the Florida Turnpike
Go south to 836, then east to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the South
From US1
Go north to 826, then to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From 874
Go north to 826, then to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the East
From I-95
Go south to 836, then west to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From Miami International Airport
Go west on 836 to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the West
From Tamiami (8th St.)
Take the Florida Turnpike North to 836, then East to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left into first parking lot.

Tell your friends about the new Bird Road Art Walk every third Saturday from 7:00-10:00 pm
Stay Connected:
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts
www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com
Call 305.467.6819

RA Sushi in South Miami hosts third annual sushi-eating contest 4/9/11

Maki Madness RA Sushi in South Miami’s Sushi-Eating Contest
Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 6-9pm
RA Sushi in South Miami
5829 SW 73rd St.
Miami, FL 33143

6:00pm Check-in and qualifying round for extra participants
6:45pm Round 1
7:30pm Round 2
8:00pm Round 3
8:30pm Championship Maki Madness

Deadline to register is Friday, April 8, 2011
Contest is limited to the first 40 entries
All participants must be at least 18 years old
Applications are available at the restaurant and Facebook

First place wins sushi for a year ($600 value)
Second place wins $100 gift certificate
Third place wins $50 gift certificate
Fourth place wins $25 gift certificate
All other participants will receive an Appetizer Card
All participants receive a RA Sushi sweatband or t-shirt

For More Info: Call 305-341-0092

Sushi-eating contest gives a year’s worth of free sushi to first place winner

Calling all competitive eaters! RA Sushi in South Miami, the stylish sushi restaurant and bar, invites everyone from novice to professional food eaters to enter its Maki Madness sushi-eating contest on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 6-close. RA’s third annual Maki Madness is drawing sushi supporters and wasabi warriors from around the area to face-off in this culinary consumption competition.

Organized like a bracket system, this sushi-eating contest will take place in rounds and heats. Maki Madness eaters will be gaming against their opponents and a lot of sushi rolls. During the first three rounds, the competitors who demolish two uncut RA Sushi signature Tootsy Maki rolls (crab mix, shrimp and cucumber topped with tempura bits) in the fastest amount of time during their heat advance to the next round.

The “final six” competitors will compete in the championship “sushi showdown.” During this final round, opponents will eat as many Tootsy Maki as they can in three (3) minutes.

The grand prize eater will receive free sushi for a year, a $600 value (12 $50 RA Sushi gift certificates,) as well as bragging rights as the RA Sushi Maki Madness champion. Second place will win a $100 gift certificate, third place will receive a $50 gift certificate and fourth place will get a $25 gift certificate. All participants will receive a RA Sushi sweatband or t-shirt and participants who do not advance to the final four will receive Appetizer Cards for use during their next visit.

Maki Madness is limited to the first 40 entries. Applications are available at RA Sushi in South Miami, 5829 SW 73rd St. (across from The Shops at Sunset Place) or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RAsushiSouthMiami. Deadline to register is Friday, April 8 and all eaters must be at least 18 years old to participate.

During the event RA Sushi will also offer guests food specials including Tootsy Maki ($5), California Roll ($5), Viva Las Vegas Roll ($10; kani kama crab & cream cheese rolled in rice & seaweed, lightly tempura battered & topped with spicy tuna, kani kama crab mix & sliced lotus root; finished with a sweet eel sauce & spinach tempura bits). Drink specials throughout the event will include well drinks ($4), Cosmopolitans ($5), Apple Martinis ($5) and Kirin and Kirin Light ($5). Lastly, a special guest DJ will be mixing hot beats throughout the night.

Aeropostale Grand Opening at Southland Mall 4/1/11

Aéropostale Grand Opening at Southland Mall
Friday, April 1st, During Mall Hours – 10am – 9pm
Southland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33189
www.mysouthlandmall.com

Aeropostale Grand Opening – Weekend Promotion:
Graphic Tees for only $5 from April 1 – April 3rd!
While Supplies Last
Offer valid on select styles

Aéropostale, the premier specialty retailer for teen fashions, is opening its newest store at Southland Mall on Friday, April 1st. Aéropostale offers trend right clothing at compelling value for teens and young adults. Each store carries both men and women’s apparel and a full range of accessories. It will be an exciting part of the growing lineup of stores at Southland Mall.

“We welcome this new addition to the Southland Mall family” said Maggie Anzardo, marketing director for Southland Mall. “We’re confident this popular trendsetter will quickly become a favorite shopping destination at Southland.” The store will be located in the Food Court area, next to Lady Foot Locker.

Southland Mall, located in South Miami-Dade County, Florida, the densest, most populous county in the southeastern portion of the state of Florida, has over 1 million square feet of gross leasable area. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and SW 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12, and is the only enclosed regional mall servicing South Miami-Dade County down to the Florida Keys. Southland houses approximately 100 specialty stores, including Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Starbucks, a 16-Plex Regal Cinema and diverse Food Court. For more information about Southland Mall, go to www.mysouthlandmall.com or call (305) 235-8880.

Tim Hardaway Hosts King Pins Challenge 3 3/20/11

Community Leaders join forces to fight teen substance abuse at Third annual king pins challenge
Sunday, March 20, 5-8 p.m.
Splitsville, America’s Bowling Alley at The Shops at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143

Former Miami Heat Guard Tim Hardaway to be Celebrity Host;
Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson to Attend

The community is invited to be spectators at the event; tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased online at www.informedfamilies.org/kpc or by phone at (305) 856-4037. Tickets include the buffet and non-alcoholicbeverages.

Thirteen teams of South Miami civic and business leaders, sports celebrities, law enforcement members and area high school students will help raise funds for the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition during the March 20 King Pins Challenge III, a bowling tournament providing family fun and entertainment.

South Miami Drug-Free Coalition, a project of Informed Families, encourages South Miamichildren to lead safe, healthy and drug-free lives.

Former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway and his wife Yolanda will serve as honorary King Pins co-chairs for the event. Hardaway will also be the celebrity host of the event, and baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson will be in attendance to support the event.

In addition to bowling, guests will enjoy a performance by local recording artist ArielRose. The evening’s program will also include children’s activities and a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia, jewelry, art and gift certificates donated by area businesses.

South Miami Drug-Free Coalition Director Margaret Sotham said, “I’m very proud of the South Miami community and its leadership for participating in the King Pins Challenge. Funds raised will help make our community a safer place to raise our children, support efforts to reduce access to alcohol and other drugs, raise awareness in the community, and change behaviors so that fewer kids are using dangerous substances.”

The King Pins Challenge III is presented by SPLITSVILLE and SoMiMAG, and sponsored in part by Johnny Rockets, South Miami Hospital, Red/Sunset Merchants Association, First National Bank of South Miami, County Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez, Police Benevolent Association, South Miami Rotary International, LAZ Parking, Community Newspapers and The Shops at Sunset Place. To be a sponsor, please call (305) 856-4037.

Formed in 2003, the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition is sponsored by Informed Families. The coalition brings together parents and youth with representatives from business, education, government, law enforcement, health care, faith communities, and civic and social organizations to reduce youth substance use.

A non-profit organization founded in 1982, the mission of Informed Families is helping kids grow up safe, healthy and drug-free. Informed Families focuses on educating, involving and empoweringparents to work together to set boundaries and monitor their children’s behavior to prevent underage drinking, substance abuse and other harmful behaviors. Affiliated with the National Family Partnership, Informed Families is best known for being the Florida Sponsor of the National Red Ribbon Campaign. Informed Families also boasts multiple school and community basedprevention programs targeting youth, parents and communities. For more information on Informed Families, please visit our website at www.informedfamilies.org, or call us at (305) 856-4886.

Travesias by Helier Batista Art Exhibition 3/19/11

Travesias by Helier Batista
Saturday, March 19 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Aperture studios
7360 SW 41 St
Miami, FL 33155
Enjoy this wonderful experience that everyone is talking about…the New Bird Road Art Walk!

Meet local artists in their own studios
View Gallery exhibitis
People Watching
Complimentary cocktails & hors d’ oeuvres
Enjoy Gourmet Food Trucks
Free Parking & complimentary shuttle service
Amazing ART by Miami’s hottest artists

On the third Saturday of each month the artists of the Bird Road Art District (BRAD) open their studios to host a monthly Art Walk from 7:00pm-10:00pm in one of Miami’s oldest art districts.

The Bird Road Art Walk is a unique opportunity to go behind-the-scenes for a personal look at the creative process. During the Art Walks you have the chance to meet the artists in their own creative spaces and the prospect of being among the… first to view their newest artwork.

Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d’ oeuvres, free parking and our very own Bird Road Art Walk Shuttle, courtesy of Norle Properties that will take you to each major studio hub throughout the night.

The participating studios offer a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums; hand-blown glass, painting in all genres, mosaics, frescos, installations, photography, conceptual art, sculpture, digital art etc… are all to be found.

Start your art walk at any of these participating studios/spaces:
Accent Alternative Art Space
Akuara Teatro Workshop
Art Works II
Aperture Studios
Carlos Antonio Rancano
Chavarriaga Fine Art Studio
Deadalus Art Projects
Erik Speyer Studio
Esteban Blanco Art Studio
Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studio
Ismael Gomez Peralta Studio
Lambertini Art
Luis Fuentes’ Radical Art Spot
Madero Art
MANO Fine Art Project Space
Miami Art Club
Nestor Arenas Fine Art
Nickel Glass Studio/Matthew Miller
Onate Art Gallery
Pablo Lazo Studio
Rafael Consuegra/Caudart Gallery & Studio
Ray Azcuy Art Studio
Romero Hidalgo Artists’ Studios
Tropical Art Gallery@Palmetto Carpet
The Warehouse/Roberto Bilbao
Valmar Design Studio

Tell your friends about the new Bird Road Art Walk every third Saturday from 7:00-10:00 pm

Stay Connected:
Facebook – Bird Road Art District
Follow us on twitter @BirdRoadArts

Daedalus Art Project Collective Mural 3/19/11

Daedalus Art Projectv Collective Mural
Saturday, March 19, 2011, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Daedalus Art Project
In the Bird Road Art District
4485 SW 75 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155

Daedalus Art Project invites you to a unique art-filled evening. Be part of a collective mural project in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday March 19 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The public is invited to assist Daedalus’ resident artists in creating a mural during a live performance by The Melting Pot of the Sound.

About Daedalus Art Project
Daedalus Art Project is one of the newest initiatives in the Bird Road Art District. The project was created by Miami-based artists, Ismael Gomez Peralta and Miguel Leiva. The project is a unique artist’s co-op gathering creatives from all disciplines, recognizing the importance of individuality in order to achieve collective goals.

About the Name
In Greek mythology Daedalus was a cunning worker, a skilled craftsman and a very fine artist. In Homer’s language, objects which are daidala are finely crafted, in the Bird Road Art District Daedulus is a unique co-op of artists sharing a common space, respecting individuality and achieving collective awesomeness!

Daedalus Art Project is located at 4485 SW 75 Avenue in the Bird Road Art District. For more info call 786.545.4552.

MANO Fine Art presents Paralelos featuring work by Claudia Ferrari 3/19/11

MANO Fine Art presents Paralelos featuring work by Claudia Ferrari
Saturday, March 19, 2010, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
Bird Road Art District
4225 SW 75 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
RSVP: 305.467.6819
Facebook evite.

www.manofineart.com

Please join us for the Opening Reception of Paralelos
Featuring Claudia Ferrari

MANO Fine Art is pleased to present Paralelos featuring the exciting new work of Claudia Ferrari. Ferrari, a well known Latin American arist was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has always followed her passion for languages and painting. While studying at the Sorbornne in Paris she had the opportunity to meet many local artists and was introduced to Japanese ideograms, for the next ten years Ferrari studied Japanese and discovered her inner world through sumi-e, an antique Japanese technique using natural dyes on rice paper. Together with her teacher, Kazu Takeda she turned more and more towards the oriental world where she recreates her occidental being through the techniques of sumi-e color.

On Saturday, March 19, MANO Fine Art presents Ferrari’s brilliant series, “Realidades Paralelas” (Parallel Realities) with a selection from MANO’s stunning new body of work, Erikae, which is also inspired by Japanese culture.

The Opening of Paralelos will be in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk.

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WAREHOUSE Alternative Space and miami nice pop up Party 3/19/11

WAREHOUSE Alternative Space and miami nice pop up Party
Saturday, March 19, 2011, 7pm
WAREHOUSE Gallery and Alternative Space
WAREHOUSE in the Bird Road Art District
4396 SW 74th Ave
Miami, FL

WAREHOUSE Gallery and Alternative Space partners with miami nice pop up for their first “pop-up” party to introduce a new concept during BRAD Art Walk. On March 19th, WAREHOUSE and miami nice will bid farewell to Victor Alarcon’s sold out exhibit, welcome new editions, and look to bring local projects together. Tunes from your favorite up-and-coming artist Cris Cab will be flowing through the gallery, OYE Cuban Grill is providing bites to fulfill your Cuban cravings and drinks by Miami’s own Fenom Modern Absinthe.

About WAREHOUSE
Robert Bilbao opened WAREHOUSE Gallery and Alternative Art Space in December 1998 to promote contemporary artists that were starting their careers. A wide spectrum of artists started their emergence here from visual to performance art, including: Luis Gispert, Emilio Perez, William Cordova, Ruben Torres Llorca, Wendy Wischer, Tomas Esson, Florencio Gelabert, Alejandro Aguilera, Leondro Soto and Pedro Viscaino. A recent graduate of Florida International University, Andres Bilbao, sharing his father’s love of the arts, is continuing to promote and curate shows for up-and-coming artists. Andres plans to unite contemporary talents from diverse backgrounds, aesthetics and perspectives to further advance conversation and appeal to contemporary art.

About miami nice pop up
miami nice pop up was started by Patricia Guarch who became a little obsessed with the city she grew up in after being away at college. A student at New York University, she returned home and wanted to share the culture she could see from a distance. miami nice functions as a pop up, producing temporary projects, and curating the brand for Miami’s young people that she could see by tapping into the Afro-Cuban Jazz live music scene that’s becoming the new sound of the city, interviewing designers, and people doing interesting things. The pop up form is meant to keep the project fresh and relevant, giving the flexibility for new ideas and collaborations, and serving a generation that gets bored easily. www.miaminicepopup.com

RA Sushi in South Miami launches Red Light Green Light Thursdays

WHEN: Every Thursday beginning this Thursday, March 10 8 p.m. to midnight

WHERE: RA Sushi South Miami
5829 SW 73rd Street
Miami, FL 33143

Head to RA Sushi in South Miami every Thursday night beginning March 10 to mix and mingle with others at Red Light/Green Light – a new twist on singles night! If you’re single, you’ll receive a green bracelet, and if you’re taken, you’ll receive a red bracelet. Choose your color and let nature take its course! In addition, guests will enjoy hot tunes courtesy of a special guest DJ from 8 p.m. to midnight, and take advantage of RA’s drink and food specials including a Single Roll (Tempura calamari, kani kama crab mix & cream cheese rolled & topped with spinach tempura bits; drizzled with a sweet eel sauce) and Taken Roll (Shrimp tempura, spicy kani kama crab mix & cucumber rolled & topped with red beet tempura bits; drizzled with a sweet eel sauce), $4 Well Drinks, $5 Kirin and Kirin Lights, and $5 Apple Martinis and Cosmopolitans. Guests are also invited to pair their “liquid courage” with some delicious bites from RA’s sushi and dinner menus as the full menu will be available until midnight.

About RA Sushi
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, an upbeat, unconventional sushi bar, opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in October 1997. RA is best known for successfully combining distinctive sushi with a trendy, hip atmosphere. Fresh sushi is served to order along with outstanding Japanese fusion cuisine in a fun, lively environment. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable. Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is served until 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and until midnight Thursday through Sunday. The bar is open until 1 a.m. or later. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday, 3 to 7 p.m.

Live Music with Hana’s Jazz Sax Plus at Lady Marmalade 3/4/11

Live Music with Hana’s Jazz Sax Plus at Lady Marmalade
Friday March 4,  9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Lady Marmalade Lounge & Cafe
5861 Sunset Drive, Miami, 33143
www.ladymarmalademiami.com

Come out and enjoy live music with Hana’s Jazz Sax Plus, featuring Hana Dolgin on saxophone and Paul Banman on keyboard, playing jazz, bossa novas, Latin jazz, blues, and more. Perfect for dining and listening.

No cover charge or minimum! Varied menu at reasonable prices! Come enjoy this new lounge and restaurant on Sunset Drive, about 1 block from US1.
Call 305 669 3133 for reservations.

www.myspace.com/hanajazz.

Bird Road Art Walk A Behind-the-scenes look at the Creative Process 3/19/11

March 19th Bird Road Art Walk, A Behind-the-scenes look at the Creative Process
Saturday, March 19, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Bird Road Art District
Most of the studios are located off of SW 75 Avenue, between SW 41 & SW 48 St.

On the third Saturday of each month the artists of the Bird Road Art District (BRAD)open their studios to host a monthly Art Walk from 7:00pm-10:00pm in one of Miami’s oldest art districts. Enjoy an exciting opportunity to go behind-the-scenes for a personal look at the creative process. During the Art Walks you have the chance to meet some of Miami’s best artists in their own creative spaces and the prospect of being among the first to view their newest artwork.

Enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres, plenty of free parking and our shuttle bus that will take you to each major studio hub throughout the night.

The Bird Road Art Walk showcases over 25 individual artists studios, a handful of galleries and alternative art spaces, art schools, an artist’s co-op, a few pop-up galleries and a live theater group that is scheduled to open in the spring of 2011.

The Bird Road Art District (BRAD) is located east of SW 75th Avenue, which runs alongside the Palmetto Expressway and between Bird Road (SW 40th St) and SW 48th St. The majority of the artist’s studios are located off of SW 75th Ave.

Start your Art Walk at any of these participating spaces:
Accent Alternative Art Space
Akuara Teatro Workshop
Art Works II
Aperture Studios
Carlos Antonio Rancano
Chavarriaga Fine Art Studio
Deadalus Art Projects
Erik Speyer Studio
Esteban Blanco Art Studio
Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studio
Ismael Gomez Peralta Studio
Lambertini Art
Luis Fuentes’ Radical Art Spot
Madero Art
MANO Fine Art Project Space
Miami Art Club
Nestor Arenas Fine Art
Nickel Glass Studio/Matthew Miller
Onate Art Gallery
Pablo Lazo Studio
Rafael Consuegra/Caudart Gallery & Studio
Ray Azcuy Art Studio
Romero Hidalgo Artists’ Studios
Tropical Art Gallery@Palmetto Carpet
The Warehouse/Roberto Bilbao
Valmar Design Studio

Getting there …
Traveling from the North
From I-75
Go south to 826, then south to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From I-95
Go south to 826, then south to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From the Florida Turnpike
Go south to 836, then east to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the South
From US1
Go north to 826, then to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From 874
Go north to 826, then to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the East
From I-95
Go south to 836, then west to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From Miami International Airport
Go west on 836 to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the West
From Tamiami (8th St.)
Take the Florida Turnpike North to 836, then East to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left into first parking lot.

Tell your friends about the new Bird Road Art Walk every third Saturday from 7:00-10:00 pm

Become a fan on facebook- Bird Road Art District
Follow us on twitter @BirdRoadArts.com

Website coming soon: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Need More info? Call 305.467.6819

Life Is Art Creative Connections #11 – The Social Media Starter 3/22/11

Life Is Art Creative Connections #11 – The Social Media Starter

Creative Connections
An artistic networker and professional development series for artists, arts professionals and those interested in art.
Presented by Life Is Art

#11 – The Social Media Starter
March 22, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Short Link http://bit.ly/liacc11
Facebook Evite.

MANO Fine Art
in the Bird Road Art District
4225 SW 75 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
www.manofineart.com

presentation by
John Mahoney
Social Media Expert
www.socialmedia305.com

6:30-7:30; Arrival & Networking
7:30-8:30; Seminar
8:30-9:30; Afterparty & Socializing

* $10.00 at the door
* Complimentary beverages & bites
* Please RSVP Here.

Sponsored by:
Aperture Studios
Hidalgo-Romero Artists’ Studios
MANO Fine Art
Nickel Glass
Norle Properties, Corp.
Palmetto Carpet Company
Soul Of Miami.

Seminar Description:
John Mahoney was a currencry trader. He started using social media and found that it enhanced his own business. He taught himself all about Facebook and Twitter and Meetup, as well as the other social media sites. He then converted that use to support his love of the arts. As a self-taught social media expert, he knows exactly what other beginners are going through. In this seminar, John will go over the basics of how to properly use social media to gether new friends and fans. His is a very personal approach to social media and well-suited to the arts, as a personal medium of self-expression. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experience user, this seminar will help you understand how best to use this new media.

The night opens with time for socializing and networking with complimentary beverages and bites provided by Life Is Art. After the seminar, there is time for further specific questions and more networking. This is an excellent opportunity to come meet other working artists and arts professionals from around the area.

Eddie Ayala is back at Segafredo South Miami 2/26/11

Eddie Ayala is back at Segafredo • South Miami
02-26-2011, 10PM
Segafredo • South Miami
5800 SW 73rd Street, South Miami, 33143
Facebook Evite.

Segafredo presents legendary: ♦ Eddie Ayala ♦ Live ♦ Saturday

Come & enjoy this unique venue in the heart of a booming South Miami/Sunset Place area. This Saturday @ Segafredo’s in South Miami

Great music, Beautiful People, Best Food & Affordable Premium Drinks $10.
Plenty of Parking Anywhere – no cover, hassles or lists at the door.

Happy Hour Specials from 5PM • 8PM
At 10PM we transform into the sexiest, trendy, chic lounge and cater to your listening/drinking pleasures.

Vip Specials Available
Premium Bottle Specials starting @ $175.00

For More Information Or VIP Reservations Please Contact me: Eddie Ayala • 305.793.730

F.A.D. Walk: A night of Fashion, Art and Design 2/19/11

F.A.D. Walk: A night of Fahion, Art and Design.
Every Third Saturday of the Month, 6pm-10pm
Lakeshore Park, on 72 avenue and 48 street.
Lakeshore Park
4650 Southwest 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33155-4516
www.fadwalk.com

In a city that offers so many art festivals and art walks, one community is stepping up to the plate and letting everyone know that they’re ready to play with the big boys. F.A.D Walk: Fashion, Art, Design Walk will be hosted by many of the boutique stores and Art Galleries at Lakeshore Park in The Bird Road Art District, located off of 72 Avenue and 47th Street. The F.A.D. Walk will take place every third Saturday of the month from 6pm-9pm, with the inaugural walk on Saturday, February 19, 2011.

What’s an art walk without food, music and drinks, you ask? Don’t think you will find a hot dog or arepa stand around here, F.A.D. Walk will feature some of Miami’s best and oh-so- trendy gourmet food trucks as well as plenty of live music to keep your feet moving. Participating stores will be providing complimentary wine to anyone that stops by. Not into art, fashion, or design? That’s O.K., at least come by for a drink on the house and a fun, free evening.

Live Music with Hana’s Jazz Sax Plus at Lady Marmalade 2/18/11

Live Music with Hana’s Jazz Sax Plus at Lady Marmalade
Friday February 18th, 2011, 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Lady Marmalade Lounge & Cafe
5861 Sunset Drive, Miami, 33143
www.ladymarmalademiami.com

Come out and enjoy live music with Hana’s Jazz Sax Plus, featuring Hana Dolgin on saxophone and Howie Schneider on keyboard, playing jazz, bossa novas, Latin jazz, blues, and more. Perfect for dining and listening.

No cover charge or minimum! Varied menu at reasonable prices! Come enjoy this new lounge and restaurant on Sunset Drive, about 1 block from US1.
Call 305 669 3133 for reservations.

www.myspace.com/hanajazz.

Old Skool Miami Tweetup at Lady Marmalade 2/19/11

Saturday, February 19 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Lady Marmalade Café in downtown South Miami
5861 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL
RSVP on Tweetvite.

Hosted By: @vicequeenmaria

Hashtag: #ladymtweetup

As always, purely social and no agenda other than “just because” … come hang with friends you may already know on Twitter or meet new ones. This edition is a weekend happy hour so you can start your Saturday fun early and still make it to anything else you might have planned! We end officially at 8 PM, but there’s plenty to keep us in downtown South Miami. We’ll just go with the flow.

Treats
2-for-1 cocktails and 15% off appetizers, 4 – 8 PM

Parking
Meters all over South Miami
Parking garage caticorner across street on SW 58th Court, next to RA Sushi

Opening Reception for Erikae Turning of the Collar 2/19/11

Opening Reception for Erikae: Turning of the Collar
Saturday, Feb 19, 7:30 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
in the Bird Road Art District
4225 SW 75 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
www.manofineart.com

After an apprentice Geisha takes the step of Erikae she wears the white collar of a Geisha…

Join us for the Opening Reception of
MANO’s newest collection

Erikae: The Turning of the Collar

In this new body of work, MANO exaggerates details and abstracts the familiar to revitalize the iconic beauty and mystery of the Geisha. Pale white faces with dark eyes and hair, red lips drawn to look like flowers emerge from canvases richly textured with unlikely materials.

The Opening reception for Erikae will be held during the new Bird Road Art Walk.

Originally from Cuba, MANO has lived and worked in Miami for more than twenty years. He exhibits his work regularly here and abroad.

For more information on MANO’s new collection contact 305.467.6819 or visit www.manofineart.com.

Photo: Saki(Blossom of Hope) mixed media, 66″ x 44″ by MANO

Accent Alternative Art Space presents Time A Personal Labyrinth 2/11/11

Accent Alternative Art Space presents “TIME: A Personal Labyrinth”
The protean compositions of painter Ernesto Capdevila
Opening reception: Friday, February 11, 2011. 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Accent Alternative Art Space
4841 SW 75th Avenue
Miami, FL 33155

Bird Road Art Walk Opening:
Saturday, February 19 , 2011. 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Dates: February 11 to March 12, 2011

Admission: Free

For lovers of Russian literature, Ernesto Capdevila’s exquisitely detailed compositions, with their pullulating casts of fairies, insects, zoomorphic forms and brocaded backgrounds, should feel like very familiar territory. “In each of these obsessive paintings, one may visit a tiny universe, directly connected to the hand of an artist with a remarkable gift” – says exhibit curator Silvia Dorfsman.

A graduate of San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts, Capdevila was born in 1970 in Havana Cuba and now works and lives in Miami, Florida. He has widely exhibited his work in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean – with over thirty individual shows and group exhibitions to his credit.

Come prepared to be deceived; be blinded by shadows, and above all, be willing to stare; these works require TIME.

Accent Alternative Art Space is a not-for-profit art initiative by advertising agency Accentmarketing. Launched in 2010, this gallery space is dedicated to non-commercially driven artwork, by emerging and mid-career artists. Essentially, AAAS wants to develop ideas that are outside of the mainstream scope of Miami commercial art galleries while harnessing local talent and culture. To learn more about the not-for-profit art gallery visit www.facebook.com/accentart

For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com

Ernesto Capdevila. Lagrimas negras. Mixed media on canvas. 55″ x 52″. 2010

Bird Road Art Walk Unveils New Logo 2/19/11

Bird Road Art Walk Unveils New Logo
Saturday, February 19, 2011, 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Throughout the Bird Road Art District
Aperture Studios
7360 SW 41 st Street
Miami, FL

Go behind-the-scenes, in one of Miami’s oldest art districts. Visit open studios, view gallery exhibitions, meet the artists, enjoy complimentary
cocktails and hors de’ouvres, plenty of free parking and our complimentary shuttle bus service that will take you to each studio throughout the night.

On Feb 19 we invite you to start the night at Aperture Studios located at 7360 SW 41st Street for a special Champagne Reception at 7 pm for the unveiling of our new logo. From there we invite you to take our shuttle bus and go studio hopping and people watching.

Most of the studios offer complimentary wine and eats but some of our favorite gourmet food trucks will also be on hand along the way.

There is plenty to see and enjoy at the Bird Road Art Walk. You’ll want to visit all the participating studios & alternative art spaces:
Accent Alternative Art Space
Akuara Teatro Workshop
Art Works II
Aperture Studios
Carlos Antonio Rancano
Chavarriaga Art Studio
Daedalus Art Projects
Erik Speyer Studio
Esteban Blanco Art Studio
G Peralta Fine Arts
Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studio
Lambertini Art
Luis Fuentes’ Radical Art Spot
Madero Art
MANO Fine Art Studio/Project Space
Miami Art Club
Nestor Arenas Fine Art
Nickel Glass Studio/Matthew Miller
Onate Art Gallery
Pablo Lazo Studio
Rafael Consuegra/Caudart Gallery & Studio
Ray Azcuy Art Studio
Romero Hidalgo Artists’ Studios
Tropical Art Gallery@Palmetto Rug
The Warehouse/Roberto Bilbao
Valmar Design Studio

Getting there …
The Bird Road Art District (BRAD) is located just off the beaten path, east of SW 75th Avenue, which runs alongside the Palmetto Expressway and between Bird Road (SW 40th St) and SW 48th St. The majority of the artist’s studios are located off of SW 75th Ave.

Tell your friends about the new Bird Road Art Walk every third Saturday from 7:00-10:00 pm

Become a fan on facebook-Bird Road Art District.

Website coming soon: www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com.

More info? Call 305.467.6819

Living Fit Health and Fitness Expo at The Shops at Sunset 2/26/11

The Shops At Sunset Place Adds A Healthy Twist To The New Year With Its “Living Fit! Health And Fitness Expo”
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Noon to 5 p.m.
The Shops at Sunset Place (1st level of the mall by Dan Marino’s)
5701 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143

FREE event to feature fitness demonstrations, health screenings, food samplings and more

The Shops at Sunset Place will present its “Living Fit! Health and Fitness Expo,” which will showcase various services and organizations that will educate families about the importance of healthy living through exercise and proper eating habits to last a lifetime. Event attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy health and fitness demonstrations, food samples, beauty makeovers, style presentations, giveaways and much more.

RA Sushi South Miami Valentine’s Day Meet Market 2/13/11

RA Sushi In South Miami To Host Valentine’s Day Meet Market
Sunday, Feb. 13 from 8 p.m. to midnight
South Miami

“Liquid Courage” and “Love Bites” help Mr. Right meet Ms. Right in the RA

On Sunday, Feb. 13 from 8 p.m. to midnight, RA Sushi in South Miami will host a Valentine’s Day Meet Market where singles can strut their stuff and peruse the selection of South Miami’s finest bachelors and bachelorettes in the red hot sea of singles.

Mr. and Mrs. Right are invited to take a dose of “liquid courage” with their choice of specialty beverages ranging from an Icebreaker ($4) and Love Potion #9 ($6) to a Rum-antic ($6) as well as enjoy “love bites” including Me-so Hungry Soup ($2), R-eel Love Roll ($4), Cupid Crunch Roll ($5), Hey Toots-y Maki ($5), a Draggin’ Me Down Roll ($6), and some RAckin’ Shrimp ($7). And if one’s stomach isn’t the way to their heart, Cupid will be on-site to make an introduction while a guest DJ spins heart-pounding beats.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, an upbeat, unconventional sushi bar, opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in October 1997. RA is best known for successfully combining distinctive sushi with a trendy, hip atmosphere. Fresh sushi is served to order along with outstanding Japanese fusion cuisine in a fun, lively environment. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable. Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is served until 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and until midnight Thursday through Sunday. The bar is open until 1 a.m. or later. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday, 3 to 7 p.m. Look for RA on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and check in at RA Sushi on Foursquare. For more information visit RA online at www.RAsushi.com.

MANO Fine Art presents About Face:Contemporary Portraiture 1/15/11

MANO Fine Art presents About Face:Contemporary Portraiture
Saturday, January 15, 2011, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art
MANO Fine Art
Studio/Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave
Miami, FL
www.manofineart.com

Join MANO Fine Art for their first event of the year.

About Face showcases the work of Cuban artists Pedro Ortiz and MANO, both artists navigate the fringes of subjectivity and contemporary portraiture.

For many artists the portrayal of an individual continues to be one of the most attractive and intricate subjects. Both Pedro Ortiz and MANO are well known for their depiction of faces primarily that of women. Ortiz’s work possesses an extraordinary sensitivity and simplicity of the genre. His works capture his great love for his homeland of Cuba and often appear as romantic narratives. MANO revels in reinvigorating contemporary portraiture through his use of mixed media often using the technique both as media and metaphor when approaching issues of identity.

Is a portrait all it appears to be? Portraiture is the interpretation of an individual’s likeness and personality, whether in a painting or other medium. It‘s origins may seem simple and almost poetic, but contemporary portraiture is decidedly a more complex negotiation.
The works presented in About Face are as varied and complex as the persons depicted.

The exhibit will be on view through January 30, 2011. For more information please contact 305.467.6819 or visit our website: http://www.manofineart.com

This reception will be held in conjunction with the new Bird Road Art Walk, held on the third Saturday of every month throughout the Bird Road Art District in Miami, FL.

Bird Road Art Walk 1/15/11

Bird Road Art Walk
January 15, 2011, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Go behind-the-scenes, in one of Miami’s oldest art districts. Visit open studios, view gallery exhibitions, meet the artists, enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors de’ ouvres, plenty of free parking and our shuttle bus service that will take you to each major studio hub throughout the night.

Most of the studios offer complimentary wine and eats but some of Miami’s favorite gourmet mobile food trucks vendors will also be set-up at strategic points along the way so that you can stop and have dinner.

The Bird Road Art District (BRAD) is located just off the beaten path, east of SW 75th Avenue, which runs alongside the Palmetto Expressway and between Bird Road (SW 40th St) and SW 48th St. The majority of the artist’s studios are located off of SW 75th Ave.

Start your art walk at any of the participating studios.
Participating Artists, Studios & Alternative Spaces:
Accent Alternative Art Space
Artworks Associates II
Aperture Studios
Carlos Antonio Rancano
Chavarriaga Art Studio
Erik Speyer Studio
Esteban Blanco Art Studio
G Peralta Fine Arts
Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studio
Lambertini Art
Luis Fuentes Art
Madero Art
MANO Fine Art Studio/Project Space
Miami Art Club
Nestor Arenas Fine Art
Nickel Glass Studio/Matthew Miller
Onate Art Gallery
Pablo Lazo Studio
Rafael Consuegra/Caudart
Gallery & Studio
Ray Azcuy Art Studio
Romero Hidalgo Artists’ Studios
Tropical Art Gallery@Palmetto Rug
The Warehouse/Roberto Bilbao
Valmar Design Studio

Tell your friends about the new Bird Road Art Walk every third Saturday from 7:00-10:00 pm

Become a fan on facebook- Bird Road Art District.
Website coming soon: www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com
More info? Call 305.467.6819

Look Good In Skinny Jeans This Holiday Season with New Skinny Cocktails from RA Sushi South Miami through 1/31/11

Look Good In Skinny Jeans This Holiday Season With
RA Sushi In South Miami’s New Skinny Cocktails
Low-calorie versions of classic drinks available for a limited time
RA Sushi in South Miami is located at 5829 SW 73rd St. across from The Shops at Sunset Place.

Between office goodies, holiday parties and family feasts, it’s easy to overindulge during the holiday season. For the person who’s trying to maintain willpower or for those who need a little help with their New Year’s resolutions, RA Sushi in South Miami is offering low-calorie “skinny” cocktails for a limited time.

Three classic cocktails, the Cosmopolitan, Mojito and Cucumber Margarita have been slenderized to feature less than 200 calories each. The Cosmo-teeny, Thin Mint Mojito, and Cucumber Slenderita feature TY KU Soju, TY KU Liqueur and sugar-free sweetener. The “skinny” cocktails will be available for $7 each, from Dec. 15, 2010 to Jan. 31, 2011 at the stylish restaurant and bar in South Miami.

Cosmo-teeny
2 oz TY KU Soju
.5 oz Monin Sugar Free Triple Sec Syrup
Juice of ½ a lime
Splash of cranberry juice
Garnish with a lemon twist
Pour all ingredients into a metal mixing tin. Shake vigorously and strain into chilled martini glass garnished with a lemon twist.

Thin Mint Mojito
1 oz TY KU Soju
1 oz TY KU Liqueur
.25 Monin Sugar Free Triple Sec Syrup
6 mint leaves
Juice of half a lime
Top with soda
Muddle mint with lime juice. Add ice and build cocktail. Top with soda water and garnish with a lime slice and a sprig of mint.

Cucumber Slenderita
1 oz TY KU Soju
1 oz TY KU Liqueur
.5 oz Monin Sugar Free Triple Sec Syrup
Squeeze 3 lime slices
Squeeze 3 lemon slices
Splash of orange juice
Splash of soda
2 cucumber slices
Muddle one slice of cucumber. Add ice and build cocktail in a mixing tin. Shake and transfer into a tall glass. Garnish with a cucumber and lime slice.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, an upbeat, unconventional sushi bar, opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in October 1997. RA is best known for successfully combining distinctive sushi with a trendy, hip atmosphere. Fresh sushi is served sliced to order along with outstanding Japanese-fusion cuisine in a fun, energetic environment. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable.

RA Sushi in South Miami is located at 5829 SW 73rd St. across from The Shops at Sunset Place. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner from 3 to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 3 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Sunday. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m., and the bar remains open until 1 a.m. or later. RA Sushi’s Flying Fish Lounge is the perfect place to catch some fresh fish and drink specials. On Sunday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight, RA-goers visiting the Flying Fish Lounge will find Happy Hour specials on sushi and drinks.

For more information, visit RA online at www.RAsushi.com or on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, and check in at RA Sushi on Foursquare.

Get Styled Give Smiles Announces Official Closing Party At Ra Sushi In South Miami 12/18/10

Get Styled Give Smiles Announces Official Closing Party At Ra Sushi In South Miami!
December 18th, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm
RA Sushi South Miami, 5829 SW 73rd Street, Miami, FL, 33143

Aily V Footwear in partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, MOD Media, and RA Sushi in South Miami.

Join us as we celebrate the 2nd Annual GET STYLED, GIVE SMILES campaign with a fabulous closing party at RA Sushi in South Miami. In honor of the amazing success and support from each community’s local boutiques, vendors, and restaurants we invite all participants as well as supporters of the foundation for an evening of cocktails and THANKS! All guests that bring in a new unwrapped toy to the RA Sushi in South Miami location will receive a complimentary appetizer card to be used for next visit. The GET STYLED GIVE SMILES Campaign is the collaboration between Aily V Footwear and Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation where local boutiques, restaurants, and vendors offer a 20% discount to all customers who bring in a brand new, unwrapped toy. The campaign launched on black Friday, November 26, 2010 and will run until December 17th.

For those who cant make it out to the various locations and would like to make a donation via text message, they can text “CHILD” to 85944 and send a $5 gift of health to Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation. **

The 20% off discount is available at the following locations until December 17th, 2010: Miss Pepper Boutique, Saavy Girl, Lady Lux Boutique, MM Couture, Essence in the Gables, Soul Mate, Dressing Room, MSC Boutique, Electric Couture, The Electric Boutique. You can also visit our website for up to date boutiques and vendors participating in this amazing holiday event! www.getstyledgivesmiles.com

Tren’D International, Inc. is a Miami based fashion house consisting of three unique women shoe lines: Aily V: Made in Brazil, Cristofoli by Aily V, and Primp & Proper by Aily V. All shoes are made in Brazil and are carried in resorts, specialty stores, and boutiques. Providing stylish shoes to women of all ages (ranging from 18 to 60), Tren’d International shoe lines offer many styles and selections for the female shopper. Consisting of fashionable yet functional shoes, each collection offers a variety of high-heeled wedges, low-heeled wedges, and flats making its appeal IDEAL for every boutique and consumer.

Text “CHILD” to 85944 and send a $5 gift of health to Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation. A one-time donation of $5 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Messaging and data rates may apply. You must reply YES to the confirmation message in order to complete the donation. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation by the Mobile Giving Foundation and are subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. You may unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to short code 85944; Reply HELP to 85944 for help.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, an upbeat, unconventional sushi bar, opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in October 1997. RA is best known for successfully combining distinctive sushi with a trendy, hip atmosphere. Fresh sushi is served sliced to order along with outstanding Japanese-fusion cuisine in a fun, energetic environment. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable.

RA Sushi in South Miami is located at 5829 SW 73rd St. across from The Shops at Sunset Place. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner from 3 to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 3 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Sunday. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m., and the bar remains open until 1 a.m. or later. RA Sushi’s Flying Fish Lounge is the perfect place to catch some fresh fish and drink specials. On Sunday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight, RA-goers visiting the Flying Fish Lounge will find Happy Hour specials on sushi and drinks.

For more information, visit RA online at www.RAsushi.com or on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.

Join MANO Fine Art for a Champagne Reception to Celebrate the Opening of About Face 12/18/10

Join us for a Champagne Reception to celebrate the opening of About Face: Contemporary Portraiture featuring the work of MANO & Pedro Ortiz
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, December 18
MANO Fine Art
Studio/Project Space
in the Bird Road Art District
4225 SW 75 Avenue, 2nd Flr
Miami, FL 33155

About Face: Contemporary Portraiture

Is a portrait all that it appears to be? Portraiture is the interpretation of an individual’s likeness and personality, whether in a painting or other medium. It’s origins may seem simple and almost poetic, but contemporary portraiture is decidedly a more complex negotiation between identity and representation of the subject as well as the artist.

About Face is an exhibition featuring the work of Pedro Ortiz and MANO, both navigating the fringes of subjectivity and contemporary portraiture. For many artists the portrayal of an individual continues to be one of the most attractive and intricate subjects. Both Pedro Ortiz and MANO are well known for their depiction of faces primarily that of women. Ortiz’s work possesses an extraordinary sensitivity and simplicity of the genre. His works capture his great love for his homeland of Cuba and often appear as romantic narratives. MANO revels in reinvigorating contemporary portraiture through his use of mixed media.The works presented in About Face are as varied and complex as the personages represented.

The exhibit, About Face will be on view through January 15, 2011. For more information please contact 305.467.6819.

Miss Pepper Boutique 1 Year Anniversary Party 12/2/10

Accessory Maven–Miss Pepper Boutique Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
MiSS PEPPER
7308 Red Road
South Miami, FL 33143
ph. 305.668.8282
December 2nd, 2010 from 5-9pm

Enjoy A Night Of Delectable Delights, Fall Designs, And Fabulous Donations, South Miami Style!

Accessories hot spot, MiSS PEPPER Boutique is proud to announce the celebration of their one-year anniversary with a fantastic in store event! In honor of their one-year milestone, boutique owners Alina Areces, Carolina Garcia, and Victoria Coto invite you to a night of delectable delights, fall designs, and fabulous donations! Fashionistas, friends, and family are welcome to attend this exclusive celebratory event on December 2nd, 2010 from 5-9pm, at the MiSS PEPPER Boutique located in the heart of South Miami.

Guests will have the chance to view the latest trends by Kacey K, Cool Joolz by Martha Calvo, Soixante Neuf, and House of Harlow while sipping on signature cocktails & hors d’oeuvres. All visitors who donate an unwrapped/unopened toy in support of the Get Styled, Give Smiles Holiday Toy Drive (benefitting the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation) will receive 20% of their purchase that evening.

About MiSS PEPPER Boutique:
MiSS PEPPER Boutique is South Miami’s premier location for the latest in jewelry, handbags, wallets, and accessories. Featuring designer lines like House of Harlow, Elizabeth Cole, A.V. Max, and Deux Lux, Jessica Elliot, and Taudrey at extremely affordable prices ranging from $15 to $500. With a wide variety of embellished accessories, MiSS PEPPER Boutique offers options for the economic shopper to the luxurious shopper while treating each guest like the VIP that they are. Picture a chic gray and yellow floral wallpapered space, with a delightful lime green fainting couch, surrounded by yummy trays of cookies and mini cupcakes. MiSS PEPPER boutique hosts monthly designer trunk shows and shopping parties, offering locals the first chance to snag the latest in accessory trends. www.facebook.com/misspepperboutique

About Get Styled Give Smiles Campaign:
A partnership between AILY V and Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Celebrating its 2nd year, GET STYLED, GIVE SMILES will be launching its campaign this November 26th just in time for the famous shopping holiday, Black Friday and will be running until December 17th. Throughout the 4-week campaign the 20% shopping discount is available to all customers at any time who bring in their unwrapped toy to participating locations. It celebrates its official KICK OFF Party at MiSS PEPPER BOUTIQUE in conjunction with their one-year anniversary celebration. For those who cant make it out to the various locations and would like to make a donation via text message, they can text “CHILD” to 85944 and send a $5 gift of health to Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation.
For more information please log onto www.getstyledgivesmiles.org.

Bird Road Art Walk Saturday 12/18/10

Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, December 18, 2010, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
Throughout the Bird Road Art District, check our facebook page for particpating studios or call 305.467.6819 for more info.
Facebook page.

Particpating Studios & Art Spaces:
Accent Alternative Art Space
Aperture Studios
Artworks Associates II
Carlos Antonio Rancano
Erik Speyer Studio
Esteban Blanco Art Studio
G Peralta Fine Arts
Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studio
Lambertini Art
Madero Art
MANO Fine Art Studio/Project Space
Miami Art Club
Miami Press Workshop
Nestor Arenas Fine Art Photography
Nickel Glass Studio
Onate Fine Art
Pablo Lazo Studio
Rafael Consuegra/Caudart Gallery & Studio
Ray Azcuy Art Studio
Rodolfo Chavarriaga Art Studio
Rofle R. Art Studio
Romero Hidalgo Artists’ Studios
Tropical Art Gallery@ Palmetto Rug
The Young Artists Academy
Valmar Framing Gallery
Victor Gomez Workshop
Warehouse

Go behind-the-scenes, in one of Miami’s oldest art districts. Visit open studios, view gallery exhibitions, meet the artists, enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d’ ouvres, plenty of free parking and complimentary shuttle bus service that will take you to each major studio hub throughout the night.

Our favorite gourmet mobile food vendors will be also be set-up at strategic points along the way so that you can stop and have dinner.

The Bird Road Art District (BRAD) is located just off the beaten path east of SW 75th Avenue, which runs alongside the Palmetto Expressway and between Bird Road (SW 40th St) and SW 48th St. The majority of the artist’s studios are located off of SW 75th Ave.

Start your Art Walk at any of the particpating studios or alternative art spaces. Look for the shuttle bus that will take you from one warehouse hub to another. The bus goes by all the particpating venues approximately every 25-30 minutes. Suggested starting point for the Art Walk is 4229 SW 75 Avenue

Getting there:
Traveling from the North
From I-75
Go south to 826, then south to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right
onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From I-95
Go south to 826, then south to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From the Florida Turnpike
Go south to 836, then east to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the South
From US1
Go north to 826, then to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From 874
Go north to 826, then to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the East
From I-95
Go south to 836, then west to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From Miami International Airport
Go west on 836 to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the West
From Tamiami (8th St.)
Take the Florida Turnpike North to 836,
then East to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left into first parking lot.

2011 Networking Plan Making Seminar 11/17/10

Bonsai Networking
Cultivating a Power Network – Intermediate
Wednesday November 17, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Chamber South
6410 SW 80th St
South Miami, FL 33143
RSVP Here.

Bigger networks don’t always mean better. A selectively cared for and developed network can be much more powerful and last a lifetime. You need a network of like-minded, inspirational and uplifting people who will get your message, who will love your message and who will share your message.

Madero art and studio Open his studio 11/20/10

MADERO art & studio
4225 SW 72 AV MIAMI, FL 33155
Open his studio on
Saturday November 20 2010
7:00-10:00 pm

The Bird Road Art District (BRAD) proudly announces the launch of their new Art Walk
Visit more than 20 artists’ studios, view gallery exhibitions and meet the artists of the Bird Road Art District.

Enjoy Free Parking!

Start your evening at any one of these participating studios or galleries: Accent Alternative Art Space, Aperture Studios, Ana Maria Sarlat, Rafael Consuegra/Caudart Gallery & Studio, Ediciones Malgon, Edward Berounsky at Architeknics, Erik Speyer Studio, Esteban Blanco Art Studio, G Peralta Fine Arts, Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studio, Ilisastigui Studio, Lambertini Art, MADERO art studio, MANO Fine Art Studio/Project Space, Miami Art Club, Victor Gomes-Miami Press Workshop, Nestor Arenas Fine Art Photography, Nkisi Projects, Ray Azcuy Art Studio, Rodolfo Chavarriaga Art Studio, Rofle R. Art Studio and Romero Hidalgo Artists’ Studios.

Starting November 20, the Bird Road Art District (BRAD) will host a monthly Art Walk from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm on the third Saturday of every month.
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With Love Boutique and Sassy Classy Happy Hour Shopping Event 11/19/10

With Love Boutique and Sassy Classy Happy Hour Shopping Event
Friday November 19th, 7pm
D Furniture Boutique
4742 SW 72 Avenue (in the Bird Road Art District)
Facebook page.

Join us for evening of shopping as With Love Boutique and Sassy Classy showcase their NEW Fall collection. The collection includes clothing, accessories, hand made jewlery and handbags.

The first 10 guests to arrive at the exclusive Happy Hour Shopping Event will recieve 10% off the item of their choice! Plus complimentary wine for all guests!

This event is the perfect start to your Girls Night Out. Bring 2 girl friends with you and get an additional discount! See you all there!

Sassy Classy Facebook.

Mami and Me Fashion Event at Cool de Sac 11/12/10

Mami and Me Fashion Event at Cool de Sac!
Friday, November 12 · 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Cool de Sac
5701 Sunset Drive #355
Miami, FL

Mami and Me is a line of stylish ready to wear coordinating fashions for Moms and their children. It is not maternity wear, although many of the styles are appropriate for pregnant and nursing women. For more detail visit www.mamiandme.com. Cool de Sac is located at Shops at Sunset Place.

Accent Alternative Art Space Presents Havana a Capital’s Punishment Reflections 11/20/10

Accent Alternative Art Space Presents: Havana, a Capital’s Punishment Reflections by ten artists on the body and soul of one of the world’s greatest cities.

Opening Reception: Friday, November 12, 2010 from 7 to 10:00 p.m.
Bird Road Art Walk Opening: Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Exhibit Dates: November 12 to December 30, 2010 By appointment.
4841 SW 75th Avenue Miami, Florida 33155

Accentmarketing’s project art space will showcase works by ten artists exploring the cultural mythology inspired by the city of Havana. The exhibit deeply reflects the personal relationship these local artists have to a place that is a spiritual touchstone for the Cuban exile community.

Miami artists Gustavo Acosta, Alejandro Aguilera, Jose Bedia, Esteban Blanco, Arturo Cuenca, Ana Albertina Delgado, Ruben Torres Llorca, Alonso Mateo, Ciro Quintana and Victoria Montoro Zamorano contributed to this extraordinary selection of voices, some quiet and poignant, some with the immediacy of a scream; but all echoing their deeply-seated connection to the capital of their native country.

“Some [artists] lived in Havana until recently; some have not seen the place for fifty years,” said exhibit curator Silvia Dorfsman. “It’s amazing to see the power of these works, like spirits called forth from some collective consciousness.”

The exhibit includes works on canvas, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Some images document the passing of architectural treasures in heart-rending detail; others couch in metaphors and allegories the human side of Havana. The collection comes together in an eclectic and vulnerable visual tale of a place remembered, not with the mind, but with the heart.

Coral-Gables based Accentmarketing, continues to support its non-profit passion project by contributing the energy and creativity of its talented staff. Each gallery show is a collective effort sponsored by the agency, whose team has demonstrated their commitment to freethinking expression within the community in areas such as painting, graphic design, creative writing and music.

Accent Alternative Art Space continues to showcase all forms of art. Local artists are welcome to become fans of its Facebook page and begin an artistic discussion on Miami’s alternative art scene by posting their art and vision on facebook.com/accentART. Additionally, artists who post their work may qualify to have their pieces featured in the gallery.

A truly motivated group dedicated to the idea that art can transform a community, Accentmarketing is committed to furthering Miami’s artistic culture by giving the heart and soul of the community’s creative scene a chance to make their work known.

Accent Alternative Art Space is located at 4841 SW 75th Avenue Miami, Florida 33155 and is open by appointment.

Accent Alternative Art Space is a not-for-profit art initiative by advertising agency Accentmarketing. This creative piece of real estate launched in 2010 is dedicated to non-commercially driven artwork by emerging and mid-career artists. Essentially, AAAS wants to develop ideas that are outside of the mainstream scope of Miami commercial art galleries while harnessing local talent and culture. To learn more about the not-for-profit art gallery visit www.facebook.com/accentart

About Accentmarketing (www.accentmarketing.com ) Established in 1994, Accentmarketing is a full-service Hispanic marketing communications agency with offices in Miami, Los Angeles and Detroit. A certified minority owned business and member of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Accentmarketing employs a multinational and multicultural staff. The agency’s client partners include the American Heart Association, Dunkin’ Donuts, Farmers Insurance, GobiernoUSA.gov , the California Association of Realtors, Kaiser Permanente, Brown-Forman, Coventry Health Care, CasaIdeas and the U.S. Navy.

Pauline Goldsmith at Tropical Audubon Society 11/12/10

Pauline Goldsmith @ Tropical Audubon Society
November 12th 2010, 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Tropical Audubon Society
Doc Thomas House
5530 Sunset Drive
South Miami
FL 33143
Tropicalaudubonsociety.org

Opening Reception – Friday, November 12 • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Tropical Audubon Society, Doc Thomas House, 5530 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143
On display the month of November – Contact TAS for opening hours: 305-607-7337

Pauline’s fine art watercolor ‘solo’ show of tropical plants, birds & butterflies
Original artwork, prints & cards for sale – part of the proceeds go to TAS

Artist
Pauline Goldsmith has worked in the global bio-pharmaceutical industry for over thirty-eight years, either in Europe or the United States. She now runs her own Consulting Company, Goldsmith Consulting, in Coconut Grove providing business strategy and project management skills to small to medium-sized companies. She originates from the United Kingdom, but arrived in the United States twenty two years ago and has never looked back since. Her homes have been made in Philadelphia, Boston and Miami. In her move to South Florida she found her spiritual home in the tropics. She is active in many positions in the local community, in theater, visual arts and botanical arenas.. Her love of watercolors and botanical art are now a consuming part of her life.

Artists Statement
“My deep love of South Florida’s lush tropical vegetation has encouraged me to use watercolors to translate their exquisite beauty to paper, so that it can be shared with everyone wherever they may live. In my attempts over the last few years to render the likeness of these plants into a visual art, I have become mesmerized by their subtle transformations in the ever changing tropical lights and water reflections. In botanical art the use of watercolors applied with very small brushes and a dry technique can be challenging and very frustrating, but at the same time the resulting fine details and depth of color are both rewarding and therapeutic.”

www.goldsmithgalleries.com

South Miami Art Festival 11/6-7/10

NOVEMBER 6th and 7th, 2009 – 10 AM – 5 PM
This year’s South Miami Art Festival is set for November 6th & 7th.
Considering our string of rankings in the top 100 fine art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, you won’t want to miss this show.

The 39th Annual South Miami Art Festival, a Fine Art Show featuring juried artists from across the country, returns to Sunset Drive between South Dixie Hwy and Red Road. The event is free to the public, providing an outstanding cultural experience for residents and visitors. The Festival kicks off the festival season in Miami-Dade County and provides a multi-cultural experience in a family setting.

More Info.

Premier Sweet Event At The Shops At Sunset Place 11/18/10

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth At The Shops At Sunset Place’s “How Sweet It Is”
On Thursday, November 18
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Shops at Sunset Place

Event featuring all-you-can-eat sweet treats will benefit local charities

If sweet treats are the way to anyone’s heart, then The Shops at Sunset Place’s “How Sweet It Is” on Thurs., Nov. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. is sure to please. The Shops at Sunset Place, one of South Miami’s leading retail and entertainment destinations, will welcome the area’s finest chefs and caterers to take part in a delicious tasting celebration that will benefit local charities: the Academy of Information Technology; A Safe Haven for Newborns; Simon Youth Foundation; Transition, Inc., and Vent Love, Inc.

The Shops at Sunset Place’s “How Sweet It Is” attendees will enjoy a delicious display of all-you-can-eat desserts and sweet treats, as well as live entertainment by The Living Dolls Dance Factory and many more. The evening will also include a kid zone with family-friendly activities such as cookie decorating, a trail-mix creation station, face painting and more.

“The Shops at Sunset Place is excited to introduce this community event that will make a significant contribution to local organizations, while providing a delicious night out for local families,” said Claudia Marquez, director of marketing and business development at The Shops at Sunset Place. “‘How Sweet It Is’ is perfect for those who want to indulge their sweet tooth, all while supporting a good cause.”

Participating South Florida restaurants, vendors and caterers for The Shops at Sunset Place’s “How Sweet It Is” include: Ana Paz Cakes, Death by Chocolate, Divine Delicacies, Godiva, LA Sweets, Marhaba, Old Lisbon Restaurant, Outback Steakhouse, Segafredo South Miami, Sugar Heaven, Sweet Delights of Miami, The Melting Pot and many more.

Tickets are $20 and children 10 and under can enjoy the event for free. Parking tickets will be validated with the purchase of an event ticket. For more information on “How Sweet It Is” or to purchase tickets, contact Claudia Marquez at (305) 663-0482 or via email at cmarquez@simon.com.

The Shops at Sunset Place is a popular open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination. The mall is located at the intersection of US 1 and Red Road/SW 57th Avenue in South Miami, Florida and is managed by Simon Property Group, Inc. The Shops at Sunset Place offers a sensational line-up of dining and entertainment venues, including AMC 24 Sunset Place with IMAX, Color Me Mine, Cool-de-Sac Play Café, Casas & Ideas (Coming Soon), Dan Marino’s, Gameworks, and Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge. In addition, The Shops at Sunset Place is home to leading retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble Superstore, Forever 21, Hollister Co., Gap/Gap Kids, Niketown, Pottery Barn, Victoria’s Secret, Urban Outfitters, and Z-Gallerie. Additional information is available at www.simon.com.

F.A.D. Walk Fashion Art Design 11/13/10

F.A.D. Walk (Fashion, Art, and Design)
November 13, 2010, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
Between Miller Drive and Bird Road.
On 46th Street and 72nd Avenue.

Come join us for the FAD Walk November special event! Enjoy a unique collection of shops, music, gourmet food, wine, and hors d’ oeuvres.

Bring any canned goods to your favorite store and receive a special discount!
*Offer valid only at participating stores.

This month the FAD Walk is joining with Camillus House and Angel’s Touch Charities to provide for those in need. Be part of the movement by bringing canned goods to any participating store.

The Bright Light Social Hour comes to Miami Music Festival 11/12-13/10

Friday, Nov. 12th at Transit Lounge @ 9 pm
729 SW 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33130
transitlounge.us

Saturday, Nov. 13th at Bougainvilleas @ 9 pm
7221 SW 58th Ave
South Miami, FL 33143
bougiesbar.com

The Bright Light Social Hour is an American rock band from Austin, Texas. The band has been named the “Best Indie Band” at the 2010 Austin Music Awards, and just released their debut full-length album. The band has built their reputation through several EPs and exhilarating live shows, including performances at the Austin City Limits Festival in 2009 and SXSW 2010.
www.thebrightlightsocialhour.com

Bird Road Art District-Art Walk Saturday 11/20/10

Bird Road Art District-Art Walk
Saturday, November 20, 7:00 -10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
Start your Art Walk at 4229 SW 75 Ave

Meet the artists of the Bird Road Art District (BRAD) in their studios, view new works and gallery exhibits. Enjoy cocktails and hors de’ ouvres, free parking and our complimentary shuttle that will take you to each major studio hub in BRAD throughout the night.

The Bird Road Art District is located off the beaten path east of SW 75th Avenue, which runs alongside the Palmetto Expressway and between Bird Road (SW 40th St) and SW 48th… St. The majority of the artist’s studios are located just off of SW 75th Ave.

Directions:
Traveling from the North
From I-75
Go south to 826, then south to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right
onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From I-95
Go south to 826, then south to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From the Florida Turnpike
Go south to 836, then east to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the South
From US1
Go north to 826, then to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From 874
Go north to 826, then to Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the East
From I-95
Go south to 836, then west to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

From Miami International Airport
Go west on 836 to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

Traveling from the West
From Tamiami (8th St.)
Take the Florida Turnpike North to 836,
then East to 826 south, then to the Bird Rd. exit. go east 1 block and turn right onto 74th Ct (Shell Station on corner) continue on 74th Ct, follow the curve and turn left at first parking lot.

More info? Call 305.467.6819

Halloween fun at The Shops at Sunset Place 10/31/10

Halloween fun at The Shops at Sunset Place
Sunday, Oct 31 7:00p at The Shops at Sunset Place, Miami, FL

Trick-or-treaters welcome to enjoy Halloween at the Shops at Sunset Place with live entertainment and an appearance by Dora and Diego. Everyone will receive candy throughout the mall. Participating retailers will also offer special discounts and will be labeled with a “Treats Here” sign on their storefront window.

Trick or Treaters can continue activities as The City of South Miami is celebrating “Safe Streets Halloween” from 4pm to 6pm on Sunset Drive between US1 and Red Road/SW 57th Avenue.

Wind Down Wednesday at Smoke’t 11/3/10

Join the 20/30 Group’s Wind Down Wednesday at
Smoke’T Southern Kitchen & Tap!
In Partnership with Chamber South!
November 3, 2010
5:30 P.M.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Take some time out of your busy work schedule and enjoy yourself at Smoke’T for our Wind Down Wednesday event on November 3rd. The event will begin at 5:30pm and you can stay after to enjoy a delicious southern style barbeque dinner. Take advantage of the discounted rate and reserve your spot now! You can register by clicking the link below:

November 3rd WDW- Smoke’t
1450 S. Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33134.

It’s Scary to be in Foster Care Halloween Party 10/26/10

Halloween Party & Networker
You’re Invited!
Tuesday October 26, 2010 from 6-9PM
Segafredo, 5800 SW 73 Street, South Miami
Tickets: $20 Buy Tickets Online Now!

Family Resource Center is hosting a Halloween party and business networking night. Bring along old friends and meet some new!

* Passed Hors d’oeuvres
* Prizes for the Best Halloween Costumes
* Giveaways & Raffles

Proceeds benefit our work with children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned.

Photographs of FAD Walk and Bird Road Art District Art Walk on 10/16/10

FAD Walk and Bird Road Art District Art Walk on Saturday, October 16, 2010.  Two new Art Walk going to be every 3rd Saturday of the month.

The FAD Walk (Fashion Art Design) will be from 6:00-9:00 pm and enjoy special offers, free drinks, free food, and a unique collection of shops specializing in women’s apparel, children’s apparel and accessories, shoes, fashion jewelry, handbags, glass art, photo studios, invitations, fabrics, home décor and furniture and accessories including plants, ornaments, furniture, window treatments and much more. Special offers and discounts will also be offered by participating stores plus free food and drinks. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served at each location.

The Bird Road Art District Art Walk will be from 7:00-10:00 pm and experience where creativity is inspired. Go behind-the-scenes, visit open studios and gallery exhibitions, meet the artists, enjoy poetry readings and music, and indulge in an explosion of flavors served from gourmet food trucks. Come get inspired and be part of a creative process!

Click here to view map of particpating studios/galleries of the Bird Road Art District’s Art Walk.

Bonsai Networking Cultivating a Power Network at Chamber South 10/7/10

Bonsai Networking
Cultivating a Power Network – Part 1
A Bonsai Network is a cultivated Sphere of Influence
Thursday October 7, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Chamber South
6410 SW 80th St
South Miami, FL 33143
Contact: Janie Coffey
janie.coffey@gmail.com
Sign up here.

Bigger networks don’t always mean better. A selectively cared for and developed network can be much more powerful and last a lifetime. You need a network of like-minded, inspirational and uplifting people who will get your message, who will love your message and who will share your message.

The Bonsai Network Workshop Series will teach you how to use new media and old school relationship building to create a power network.

Who needs a Bonsai Network?
Business owners and entrepreneurs
Job seekers
Not for profits
Bloggers
Business development professionals

Cultivating a Bonsai Network Essentials
Quality over quantity
Authenticity and sincerity
Time and patience
Careful and mindful planning and pruning

More details on Bonsai Networking are in this blog post, including what other’s are saying.

If you have a service, a product, a message that you want to get out there but don’t know how, or are ready to take it to the next level, Bonsai Networking is for you.

Happy Hour – Bougie’s 4 Hours of Happiness – Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern – South Miami – 7 Days/week – 4-8pm – 50% off

Happy Hour – Bougie’s 4 Hours of Happiness – Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern – South Miami – 7 Days/week – 4-8pm – 50% off

Happy Hour Bougie’s 4 Hours of Happiness at Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern
South Miami
7 Days/week, 4-8pm
50% off
7221 SW 58th Ave
South Miami, FL 33143
www.bougiesbar.com

HALF OFF Bacardi, Sauza, Dewars, Jim Beam, Segrams 7,Fris, Bombay! Also Bud Lt, Yeungling and Amberbock drafts and all wines too!

Family Resource Center Halloween Party and Networker 10/26/10

Family Resource Center is hosting a Halloween party and business networking night. Bring along old friends and meet some new!

Tuesday October 26, 2010 from 6-9PM
Segafredo, 5800 SW 73 Street, South Miami
Tickets: $20 Buy Tickets Online Now!

* Passed Hors d’oeuvres
* Prizes for the Best Halloween Costumes
* Giveaways & Raffles

Proceeds benefit our work with children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned.

RA Sushi in South Miami presents October menu promotions and events line-up

RA SUSHI IN SOUTH MIAMI PRESENTS OCTOBER
Promotions & Events LINE-UP

RA Sushi, the stylish sushi restaurant and bar in South Miami, is pleased to announce its October 2010 menu promotions and events line-up including International Sake Day, “RA-ctoberfest” or what the Japanese call “Nihonshu no Hi;” its ONEHOPE and Pink Roll promo benefitting the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.; the introduction of its newest roll, The King James; and its Halloween celebration entitled “Boo Bash.”

RA Sushi in South Miami’s October 2010 menu promo and events line-up:

Oct. 1-31, 2010: International Sake Day/“Nihonshu no Hi”
Fall, specifically the month of October, represents a beginning in the sake world: the start of a new brewing term. For this reason, Oct. 1 is known as “Nihonshu no Hi” (Sake Day) in Japan or International Sake Day throughout the rest of the world. In order to honor this special holiday, RA Sushi in South Miami will be celebrating “RA-ctoberfest” with a $9 unique and appetizing sake flight menu offered to all guests during the entire month.

Sake is a traditional Japanese rice wine that may be paired with different dishes, similar to wine pairing. Each sake has its own numeric rating. This rating can help sake novices decide which variety to try first. This number is usually listed on the bottle and is included on RA’s drink menus. The lower, negative numbers mean the sake is sweeter and heavier. The higher a positive number is, the drier the sake will be. Please see below for a simple breakdown of sake ratings:
Sake Meter Value (Nihonshu–Do):
· Sweetest (–20)
· Driest (+10)
The special sake flights will feature the following premium cold sakes:
Tozai “Living Jewel” Junmai (+6): Complex aromas of white grape, anise and a hint of sweet rice flavor with a clean, dry finish
Hakutsuru Sayuri “Little Lily” Junmai Nigori (-11): Coarsely filtered sake with hints of coconut and melon with a smooth, creamy finish
Kizakura “Pure” STARS (-18): Kizakura “Pure” STARS is produced with a secondary fermentation in the bottle, much like Champagne. Unique and festive for celebrating any special occasion or simply an everyday treat, Kizakura “Pure” STARS is sweet, crisp and effervescent. It is minimally filtered to maintain its round, satisfying flavor. Enjoyable before or after dinner, it pairs nicely with spicy foods.

OCT. 15-NOV. 15, 2010: ONEHOPE and Pink Roll Promo
From Friday, Oct. 15 to Monday, Nov. 15, all RA Sushi Bar Restaurant locations will donate 100 percent of the profits from the sale of the “ONEHOPE and Pink Roll” special to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF).

The NBCF’s mission is to save lives through early cancer detection and to provide mammograms to those in need. ONEHOPE is a California wine company that donates half of its profits to breast cancer awareness, among other causes.

The “ONEHOPE and Pink Roll” special will be offered for $15 and includes ONEHOPE wine and the signature Pink Roll. The Pink Roll features shrimp, kani kama crab mix and sriracha combined with lettuce, avocado and cucumber wrapped in pink soy paper and served with a pink strawberry sauce. The roll is paired with a glass of ONEHOPE 2009 California Chardonnay.

OCT. 26, 2010-APRIL 13, 2011: The King James Roll
The highly anticipated Miami Heat season is right around the corner and RA Sushi in South Miami will pay homage to the team’s royalty with “The King James Roll” in honor of newest player LeBron James. The shrimp tempura, crab mix and cucumber rolled and topped with red beet tempura flakes and drizzled with a sweet eel sauce not only sports the basketball team’s colors, but will also be sold for $6 reminiscent to LeBron James’ jersey number. The roll will be available for the entire season starting on Oct. 26, 2010 through April 13, 2011.

OCT. 31, 2010: Boo Bash Halloween Party
RA Sushi in South Miami makes the perfect hot spot for ghoulish tricks and treats during the Boo Bash Halloween edition of the restaurant’s already popular Sunday night “Flying Fish Lounge.” The freakish fun starts at 8 p.m. with music, a variety of half-priced sushi and appetizers, plus great drink specials topped off with a “Best Costume” contest awarding the winner with a $100 RA gift certificate.

Zensational Ladies Wednesday 9/29/10

Be our guest at Zen Sushi.
Wednesday, September 29th
Our main focus is introducing, sharing, and becoming part of humanitarian and social charities. JOIN US at…

Zen Sushi Lounge
1250 South Miami Ave. #5 – Miami, Fl 33130
From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Enjoy…A COMPLIMENTARY DRINK & APPETIZERS
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Feel good about giving back when you bring your unused, broken or out of date gold jewelry. GoldFellow® will evaluate your pieces and pay top prices on the spot. So, dig through your jewelry box. Bring the single earring or the broken chain – every bit helps.

As a proud sponsor, at the conclusion of the fundraiser, GoldFellow® will donate 10% of all purchases back to our current research project.

Please RSVP by September 28th to
cram@boxbe.com or
Cynthia Nigro
Director, National Events
GoldFellow® Party
954-806-0611

Shop for the Liga fundraiser for the League Against Cancer 10/6/10

Shop for the Liga :: fundraiser for the League Against Cancer
October 6, 2010, 9:30am to 1:30pm and 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Elk’s Lodge South Miami
Website.

Amazing day filled with fashion and beauty…
Shop ’til you drop for a great cause!
fundraising event for the League Against Cancer
2 opportunities to shop from 30+ vendors!
Elks Lodge · 6304 SW 78 Street, Miami
9:00am to 1:30pm
followed by GIRLS NIGHT OUT
5:30pm to 9:30pm
sip BACARDI cocktails while you SHOP some more!
Fashion Show by Karma Couture at 7:30pm

free admission during the daytime
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT tickets $5 prior to event & $10 at the door
ALL ticket sales benefit The League Against Cancer

www.EBTSevents.com

Cupcake Bakers Wanted To Submit Recipes For Miami’s Top Cupcake Challenge At The Shops At Sunset Place 11/13/10

BAKING LOVERS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT RECIPES FOR “MIAMI’S TOP CUPCAKE CHALLENGE” AT THE SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE

Local celebrities confirmed as guest judges for sweet competition that sets the stage for The Shops at Sunset Place’s “How Sweet It Is”

Submit recipes now through October 22, 2010
Send to: The Shops at Sunset Place Management Office, 5701 Sunset Drive Ste 350, South Miami, FL 33143, Attn: “Miami’s Top Cupcake Challenge” or via email to CMarquez@simon.com

Entries must include the name of their cupcake creation, brief written concept description, ingredients and cooking instructions. The entrant’s name, address, phone number and email address must also be included. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 22, 2010. For detailed contest rules and additional information, visit www.simon.com or call (305) 663-0482.

Live judging event The Shops at Sunset Place
Sat., Nov. 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
The competition will be hosted by Kathy Martin, Miami Herald Food Editor; Marybel Rodriguez, CBS4 anchor/reporter; Jewel Figueras, Miami Fashion and Style Examiner blogger and Letty Alvarez, baker and owner of LA Sweets.

Do you think you have what it takes to make Miami’s most delectable cupcake? Now is your chance to show off your baking skills by entering “Miami’s Top Cupcake Challenge” at The Shops at Sunset Place. Now through Fri., Oct. 22, local residents are invited to submit recipes for their original cupcake concepts.

“As we gear up for our premier event, How Sweet It Is, residents have an opportunity to share their delicious cupcake recipes as part of this great dessert-filled celebration,” said Claudia Marquez, director of mall marketing at The Shops at Sunset Place. “Cupcakes are so popular right now and they were an obvious choice for our dessert-themed competition at The Shops at Sunset Place.”

“Miami’s Top Cupcake Challenge” invites local residents to submit an original recipe of their favorite cupcake concept. A selection committee will review the recipe submissions and select a limited few to compete. The finalists will be asked to prepare their cupcake concept, which will then be judged live at The Shops at Sunset Place on Sat., Nov. 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. The competition will be hosted by Kathy Martin, Miami Herald Food Editor; Marybel Rodriguez, CBS4 anchor/reporter; Jewel Figueras, Miami Fashion and Style Examiner blogger and Letty Alvarez, baker and owner of LA Sweets.

The panel of celebrity judges will sample the cupcakes and base the winning decision on taste, creativity and presentation during a special competition. One finalist will be selected to win a $100 Simon American Express Gift Card and have his or her photo taken to be featured as the winner of “Miami’s Top Cupcake Challenge” in SOMI Magazine. The winner will also receive four complimentary tickets to attend “How Sweet It Is,” where they will be recognized as the winner of the contest.

“How Sweet It Is” is a delicious tasting celebration that will take place on Thurs., Nov. 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. to benefit local charities. South Florida restaurants, vendors and caterers will transform the mall into a paradise of tasty treats and gourmet delights. The event will feature lavish displays of all-you-can-eat desserts, live entertainment and a kid zone with family-friendly activities such as cookie decorating, trail-mix creation station and more.

The Shops at Sunset Place is an open-air shopping venue that features a majestic waterfall and cascading fountain amidst a dramatic grand staircase. The mall is located at the intersection of US 1 and Red Road/SW 57th Avenue in South Miami, Florida and is managed by Simon Property Group, Inc. The Shops at Sunset Place offers a sensational line-up of dining and entertainment venues, including AMC 24 Sunset Place with IMAX, Color Me Mine, Cool-de-Sac Play Café, Dan Marino’s, Gameworks, and Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge. In addition, The Shops at Sunset Place is home to leading retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble Superstore, Forever 21, Hollister Co., Gap/Gap Kids, Niketown, Pottery Barn, Victoria’s Secret, Urban Outfitters, and Z-Gallerie. Additional information is available at www.simon.com.

Simon Property Group, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and the largest real estate company in the U.S. The Company currently owns or has an interest in 393 retail real estate properties comprising 263 million square feet of gross leasable area in North America, Europe and Asia. Simon Property Group is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employs more than 5,000 people worldwide. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol SPG. For further information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.

RA Sushi Miami celebratory 90s Fantastic Voyage 2 year anniversary 9/16/10

RA SUSHI TAKES MIAMI ON A CELEBRATORY “FANTASTIC VOYAGE”
South Miami hot spot throws a 90s themed party in honor of its two year anniversary
RA SUSHI IN SOUTH MIAMI
5829 SW 73rd St.
Miami, FL 33143

On Thursday, Sept. 16, 7PM-close, RA Sushi, the stylish sushi restaurant and bar in South Miami, invites fans to “Fall into the 90s at RA” – a 90s themed party celebrating the restaurant’s second anniversary and benefitting the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale.

“Fall into the 90s at RA” will take partygoers on a bangin’ ride back to the 90s and boast all things lame from the decade…NOT! Guests can expect stylin’ looks worn by the staff – think 90210, high-rise jeans and grunge attire a la Kurt Cobain or even over-the-top fashions channeling MC Hammer or their inner Spice Girl – and fun décor to boot. In addition, everyone is encouraged to participate in the night’s “Look-Alike Contest” giving RA fans the chance to win a $100 RA Sushi gift certificate by dressing up as their favorite 90s actor, pop star, politician or TV personality.
The soirée – sure to be nothing, but DA BOMB – will feature DJ Rico on the 1s and 2s; complete with his definitive catalog of pure 90s party anthems to guarantee all guests will be getting’ jiggy wit it on the dance floor. For those looking to show off their dancing skills, a “Macarena Dance-Off” will also take place during the celebration gifting its champion with a $50 RA Sushi gift certificate. Last, but definitely not least (AS IF!) local celebrity drag queen Daisy Deadpetals – Too Wong Foo or The Birdcage anyone? – will put on a hella show and perform a fun rendition of Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time.”
In true RA Sushi fashion, Head Sushi Chef Elijah Wiener and RA mixologists worked together to create a sampling of specialty rolls and cocktails for the slammin’ celebration. The themed food menu will consist of $9 Japanese delights such as the Fresh Prince Roll (shrimp tempura, spicy kani kama crab mix and cucumber rolled and topped with red beet tempura bits; drizzled with a sweet eel sauce), Kramer Roll (smoked salmon, mango and cream cheese topped with avocado, red beet tempura bits and cashews; drizzled with mango and sweet eel sauces), Rice Rice Baby Roll (spicy tuna mix served on top of crispy sesame rice balls; drizzled with a soy chili sauce) and the Show Me The Money Roll (spicy salmon, cucumber, cilantro & jalapeño rolled and topped with avocado and sriracha). For those with an appetite, the restaurant is also offering The Biggie Smalls Roll (kani kama crab and cream cheese rolled in rice and seaweed, lightly tempura battered and topped with spicy tuna, more kani kama crab mix and sliced lotus root; finished with a sweet eel sauce and spinach tempura bits; $10). In the spirit of giving, $2 from the purchase of each item from the entire sushi menu listed above will be donated to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale.

RA’s $5 drink specials include the Baywatch Punch (a delicious blend of cold sake, liqueurs and tropical juices), Snoop Dogg’s drink of choice Gin & Juice, Central Perk Martini (espresso, coffee martini), Kurt Cobain Cocktail (a mix of Goldschlager, Rumplemintz and Jagermeister) and a Bye Bye Bye Martini (Effen Black Cherry Vodka, Nigori Sake, triple sec and lime juice).

For more information, visit RA online at www.RAsushi.com or on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.

Segafredo in South Miami celebrates its Grand Opening By Betty Alvarez

South Miami got a huge boost as the long awaited grand opening of Segafredo came about on Sept 2, 2010 . Located in the heart of the South Miami this Segafredo location plans to compliment the already vibrant atmosphere the area has built up over the last couple of years. What better way to celebrate the opening of this global brand than to tap into its Italian roots in spectacular fashion? Owners Willy and Minerva Quintana are opening Segafredo South Miami in grand style.

Willy and Minerva Quintana are not only husband and wife but form an electric duo who realized the potential for the popular Segafredo brand in south Miami. Willy who is a self proclaimed “gear head” jumped at the chance to merge the Italian coffee house and eatery with the sexy, heart pumping legacy that its home country has in auto racing to make for a fabulous grand opening. Italy has a deep and rich motor sports history. One thinks of Ferrari, Alfa Romero, Fiat, Maserati, and Lamborghini. The Segafredo grand opening plans to tap into that legacy. Guests were surrounded by Italian sports cars, models in racing inspired outfits, and professional race car drivers brought in by the Homestead Speedway. Event goers had the opportunity to sample bites from the Segafredo kitchen and sip on delicious cocktails. The grand opening will push the boundaries of South Miami which has turned into a “go-to” area for the South Florida professional. Willy and Minerva felt that Segafredo would be the exclamation point in an increasingly trendy area.

The grand opening for Segafredo South Miami took place with a ribbon cutting featuring South Miami Mayor Phillip Stoddard, President of Red Sunset Merchants Association Amy Donner, Chamber South President Mary Scott Russell, Executive Vice President of First National Bank of South Miami Veronica Flores and other important figures from the area. The event also featured live music by popular band Suénalo.

The event was co- presented by: Toraño Cigars, SWS, Peroni, Red Bull, Homestead Speedway, Charity Partner Neat Stuff, GT Concepts, Red Sunset Merchants Association, Chamber South, FIU Alumni Association, Rossion Automotive, LA Sweets, Media Partners: Miami.com,Venue Magazine, Miami Empresarial Magazine, 880TheBiz, Generation ñ, Mujer Magazine, South Miami News and Pinecrest Tribune, and SoMi Mag.

Guests spent the evening filled with passed bites, cocktails, and music as Segafredo plans to take South Miami by storm. VIPs and celebrities included Carlos A. Navarro (whose colorful artwork graces the Segafredo walls), Adriana Cataño, Karent Sierra, Maisi Baserva, Gina Romero, Maria Laria, Yossie Galindo, WFOR personality Marybel Rodriguez, Tito Puente Jr. and various others.

Segafredo South Miami is located at 5800 SW 73 ST, South Miami, FL., 33143. For more information, please call 305) 728-4868 or visit www.segafredosouthmiami.com

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Image Remix Because everyone deserves to be haute this summer at Sunset Tavern 8/11/10

Image Remix – Because everyone deserves to be haute this summer
August 11th, 6pm
Sunset Tavern
7230 SW 59th Avenue, South Miami, FL 33143 | P: 305.665.0606
http://www.delilane.com

Miamians are getting the opportunity to win a complete makeover valued at over $700…who couldn’t stand to get a new look?

Sunset Tavern has teamed up with Bliss Intoxicating Beauty, Vigi Miami, and Boca Tanning Club to give one lucky winner a complete makeover that includes hair cut & color, makeup, clothes, tan and teeth whitening valued at over $700!

Entrants must be over 21 or older and all they have to do is submit a picture & the reasons why she deserves a makeover to Facebook.com/delilane by August 4th. And of course, in true Sunset-Tavern style, there’ll be an after party with hors d’oeuvres, music, and drinks.

Father’s Day Event at Edward Beiner South Miami 6/19/10

Edward Beiner is having a great father’s day event where in conjunction with Gold & Wood Paris, anyone can go in and create their own custom eyewear!
Edward Beiner, South Miami Store, 5817 Sunset Drive
http://www.edwardbeiner.com

With the help of a Gold & Wood representative and Edward Beiner’s creative eyewear specialists! Come celebrate dad with a gift just as unique and special as he his!

Miami based eyewear designer, Edward Beiner, is now considered one of the most influential designers of the world’s finest eyewear. Brazil native, Beiner utilizes an innovative design perspective to classic styles that have influenced celebrities such as Alicia Keyes, Heidi Klum, and Kyle Maclachlan.

Founded in 1995 by Maurice Leonard, Gold & Wood Paris uses precious materials like diamonds, gold, wood taken from authorized and supervised plantations and buffalo horn, to handcraft luxury eyewear loved and worn by celebrities such as Robin Williams, Shaquille O’neal, David LaChapelle, Christian Siriano and Anthony Kiedis.
www.edwardbeiner.com
www.gold-and-wood.com

RA Sushi Honors International Sushi Day With Complimentary Tootsy Maki 6/18/10

RA SUSHI HONORS INTERNATIONAL SUSHI DAY WITH COMPLIMENTARY TOOTSY MAKI
RA Sushi in South Miami: 5829 SW 73rd St. across from The Shops at Sunset Place.
On June 18, 2010

On June 18, 2010, RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is celebrating International Sushi Day, an informal holiday created to encourage sushi lovers around the world to eat more sushi. In honor of this special day, anyone who “likes” RA Sushi on Facebook can print a special offer good for one complimentary Tootsy Maki.

The complimentary Tootsy Maki Facebook coupon must be printed and redeemed on June 18, International Sushi Day, and will be valid at RA Sushi in South Miami: 5829 SW 73rd St. across from The Shops at Sunset Place.

Tootsy Maki is one of RA Sushi’s most popular rolls containing kani kama crab mix, shrimp and cucumber, rolled and topped with crunchy tempura bits and drizzled with a sweet eel sauce. This signature roll is typically offered for $8.25 and will be free on International Sushi Day for those who “like” RA Sushi on Facebook. The Facebook coupon can be printed beginning at 12:01 a.m. on June 18 and is good for that day only (see the coupon for official rules and details). Visit RA Sushi’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RAsushiSouthMiami.

Sushi’s presentation has evolved over the years, when it began as a means of preserving raw fish in Southeast Asia and eventually became a form of “fast food” sold from street vendors. Now a celebrated cuisine worldwide, sushi has become an art form, with each restaurant offering its own signature dishes of nigiri, sashimi, and maki. On International Sushi Day, sushi connoisseurs and sushi novices are encouraged to dine on their favorite RA Sushi dishes or explore the menu and try something new!

All 25 of RA Sushi Bar Restaurant locations nationwide will participate in International Sushi Day. To make this holiday even more official, RA Sushi has declared June 18 as International Sushi Day in Chase’s Calendar of Events, the most comprehensive and authoritative reference available on special events, worldwide holidays, civic observations, and more. International Sushi Day will appear in the 2011 edition of Chase’s Calendar of Events.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, an upbeat, unconventional sushi bar, opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in October 1997. RA is best known for successfully combining distinctive sushi with a trendy, hip atmosphere. Fresh sushi is served sliced to order along with outstanding Japanese-fusion cuisine in a fun, energetic environment. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable.

RA Sushi in South Miami is located at 5829 SW 73rd St. across from The Shops at Sunset Place. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner from 3 to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 3 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Sunday. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m., and the bar remains open until 1 a.m. or later. RA Sushi’s Flying Fish Lounge is the perfect place to catch some fresh fish and drink specials. On Sunday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight, RA-goers visiting the Flying Fish Lounge will find Happy Hour specials on sushi and drinks.

For more information, visit RA online at www.RAsushi.com.

RA Sushi Supports St. Jude 5/30-6/5/10

RA Sushi (Laura Buccellati swears it’s some of the best sushi in Miami) is hosting the 6th annual Nicky’s week. Nicky weeks features special items on the menu with 100% of the proceeds supporting St. Jude. Good sushi all while supporting a great cause-perfect combination.

Gus, Kelly, Mallea and I are planning our monthly 1st Friday, June 4th at the South Miami Nicky’s location. Please join us for an evening of good food, laughs (Mallea is a closet Jay Leno J) and sake (Gus has me hooked on Sake now J). If you’re unable to join us on the 4th, please stop by RA before June 5th and lend your support. After watching the Nicholas Mailliard video (link below), I hope like me, you’re inspired to tell a friend and ask them to tell a friend to support Nicky Week.

What a great way to kick-off summer! S & S (sushi and sake) on a Friday night for a cause that could help to make a difference in the life of child.

Hope to see you all there.
Don’t miss the sixth annual Nicky’s Week at RA Sushi
Good food and good fun for a great cause. Dine with us between May 30 to June 5, and we’ll donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of special Nicky’s Week menu items to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Visit one of these Florida RA Sushi locations:
Palm Beach Gardens / 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue, Ste. 4105, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Pembroke Pines / 201 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
S. Miami / 5829 SW 73rd Street, Miami, FL 33143

RA Sushi in South Miami will host a line-up of events to promote the cause.  All donations from the weeklong effort will help pay for St. Jude’s development of treatment and cures for diseases such as brain tumors, leukemia, sickle cell disease, and other life-threatening illnesses in children.

  • Sunday, May 30: There’s no school or work on Monday, celebrate with the Nicky’s Week edition of the “Flying Fish Lounge” 8 p.m.-midnight. It’s the perfect time to catch some fresh fish and drink specials.
  • Tuesday, June 1: Join us at our “Bartender Bash Competition” from 7-9 p.m. and support your favorite local mixologists as they take a shot at creating delicious cocktails only using Nicky’s Week featured items. The bartender who sells the most cocktails wins the contest and a great prize.
  • Thursday, June 3: Do you have the golden ticket? All guests who order Nicky’s Week featured menu items will have the opportunity to be one of the lucky few to discover a “RA Golden Ticket” underneath their dish. Fabulous prizes will be given to each person who finds a “RA Golden Ticket” during lunch and dinner. The more Nicky’s Week items you order, the better your chances!
  • Saturday, June 5: RA-lly up for St. Jude! Join us for the Nicky’s Week wrap-up party with ear candy by special guest DJ Johnny The Boy from 7-10 p.m. Partygoers will be able to participate in numerous raffles featuring RA treats and luxurious goodies donated by local Nicky’s Week sponsors. Lastly, the restaurant welcomes everyone who “likes” RA Sushi in South Miami’s Facebook page to come join the party! The first 100 RA Facebook guests to RSVP on Facebook and check-in at the hostess stand will receive a Penny Drink Card or Free Appetizer Card to use during their next visit.
  • All Week: The aforementioned events are fun ways to raise funds for St. Jude! However, all RA fans are encouraged to visit the restaurant throughout the week and enjoy RA-ckin’ Happy Hour specials from 3-7 p.m.

All donations from the weeklong effort will help support St. Jude which has treated children from all 50 states and around the world. Known primarily as a cancer research center, St. Jude doctors and researchers also treat children with sickle cell disease and pediatric HIV.

Click here to view the “Life is a Gift: Nicky’s Week” video
In memory of Nicholas “Nicky” Mailliard and his courageous fight against cancer.

About Nicky’s Week:
Rich Howland, one of the founders of RA Sushi, created Nicky’s Week to promote the research and treatment being done at St. Jude. The event is named in memory of Howland’s nephew, Nicky Mailliard, who was treated at St. Jude for ependymoma, a brain tumor.
When doctors discovered the tumor in December 2001, Nicky’s parents turned to St. Jude for their son’s treatment. The hospital was able to eradicate the tumor, but only for a short time. By September 2004, the cancer had returned, and was even more aggressive. In February 2005, at age 13, Nicky lost his battle.
“St. Jude played a critical role during Nicky’s illness by providing state-of-the-art care and by providing important information to our family. I want to help ensure that the programs at St. Jude remain available to any family that is forced to deal with the extreme heartache associated with the serious illness of a child,” Howland said.

St. Jude:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is the premier pediatric cancer research center. Its mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Since opening in 1962, St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and around the world.
St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatments that are not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay.
During the past three years, 85.3 percent of every dollar received by St. Jude has gone to the current and future needs of the hospital.
Working together, our physicians and scientists have pioneered treatments that have helped push the overall survival rates for childhood cancers from less than 20 percent in 1962 to more than 70 percent today.
The survival rate for the most common form of childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, has risen from just 4 percent in 1962 to 94 percent today.
For more information about RA Sushi, please visit www.RAsushi.com
or contact your local St. Jude Representative, Lauren Asher at lauren.asher@stjude.org

501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 1-800-822-6344, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CST

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomasand based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.

Open Mic Hell Yeah at Smoke’t 5/24/10

Monday, May 24, 2010 at 9:30pm to 2:00am
Smoke’t
1450 south dixi highway
Coral Gables, FL

spoken word poets, song writers, comics, dancers, Mc’S, painters, photographers, or just lovers of music amd the local scene… open mic is back… and the list is filling up so… sign up early show will start at 10 sharp!
drinks are 2 for 1 all night!
and the cover like always is FREEEEE…
so its been a while … my friends … i need you all there please… make an effort to come and party… like THE EDGE and THE FIRK… we got Ymf gatoe xango, raffa… featured and many artist your familier with already signed up… call me 7864869650… and lets make a night to remember.

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Priscilla Jade Lingerie Little Black Panty Tour Makes a Stop at The Closet Boutique 5/22/10

Priscilla Jade Lingerie’s “LITTLE BLACK PANTY TOUR” Makes a Stop at The Closet Boutique
May 22, 2010, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Closet Boutique
6354 Bird Road Miami, FL 33155
www.lingeriebypj.com

THE “LITTLE BLACK PANTY TOUR” STOPS AT THE CLOSET BOUTIQUE SATURDAY MAY 22, 2010

Trunk Show Discounts, Goodie Bags, Cocktails And Custom Lingerie Appointments With The Designer Behind Priscilla Jade Lingerie

South Miami fashion hot spot, The Closet Boutique, is teaming up with Priscilla Codinach, owner and designer of Priscilla Jade Lingerie, for the ultimate sexy-girl evening. The latest stop on the Priscilla Jade Lingerie “Little Black Panty Tour,” this exclusive trunk show-turned-panty-promo event is slated for Saturday May 22, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Guests will have the chance to be among the first to view the most recent addition to the Priscilla Jade collection, intimates described by the designer as “the perfect panty for the perfect night in a little black dress.” In addition to the preview, guests can also expect to enjoy:
· Complimentary cocktails and cupcakes
· Goodie bags stuffed with sensual treats
· Free gifts from Body Details laser hair and tattoo removal and PlayfulLoving.net
· A chance to meet with the designer for custom appointments
· A $5.00 discount for every $50.00 spent on merchandise from The Closet Boutique

For more information or to RSVP, guests may call the store at 305.668.6472.

About Priscilla Jade Lingerie
Priscilla Jade, Inc. is committed to providing exceptional and superior intimate apparel for women of every lifestyle and stature. Priscilla Codinach, the company’s owner and head designer, is inspired by a fascination for 1940’s cinema and classic retro style. She incorporates theatrical elements and costume into each collection. For additional information visit www.lingeriebypj.com.

About The Closet Boutique
Located at 6354 Bird Road, The Closet Boutique is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Mondays by appointment only. The store carries the season’s most up-to-the-minute trends including floral patterns, sweet pastels and shimmering brights from designers such as Love Stitch, Gold Saturn, Double Zero and Jimmi Vee Tees with new clothing shipments arriving weekly. For additional information contact The Closet Boutique at 305.668.6472.

Annual Sierra Club Picnic 5/2/10

Annual Sierra Club Picnic – May 2, 2010.
Spring is in the air and it’s time again for the Miami Group Sierra Club Picnic at A.D.Barnes Park (Bird Rd, 72nd Ave). We will have hot dogs, burgers, veggie burgers, and lots of home-made dishes to try. We’ll have the volley ball net up and we’ll organize a nature hike at their Nature Center. Come, rain or shine, for a great time and to celebrate Mother Earth.
What To Bring: Pot luck salad, veggy dish or dessert to share.
Utensils (cup, plate, knife, fork, spoon and napkin)
We will have extra plastic sets of dinnerware and napkins, but they will cost you an extra dollar.

Menu: BURGERS (regular, turkey, veggie) and hot dogs
Beer and Soft drinks included.

Tickets the day of: $10 Adults, $5 children

For more information.
The picnic is a fund raiser for the benefit of the Miami Group Outings program and is being organized and run by the Outings Committee.

The park is located on the northeast corner of Bird Road (SW 40 Street) and SW 72nd Avenue. The entrance is on SW 72 Avenue. After you enter the Park, take the first left.
We have reserved Shelter Number 3, the first picnic shelter on your right. Please note that this is NOT last year’s Shelter Number 2 which overlooks the lake. Park anywhere along the road.

Accessorize Your Eyes for Mothers Day 5/8/10


Edward Beiner PURVEYOR OF FINE EYEWEAR
Saturday, May 8th, 2010, From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tea with Crumpets will be served. www.edwardbeiner.com Think globally…buy locally.
5817 Sunset Drive, South Miami 305.661.1205
Accessorize Your Eyes For  Mothers Day Featuring The Edward Beiner Spring Collection, LaLoop – The Necklace with a Purpose, EyeBobs – Ready to wear Readers, Filao Paris – Lorgnettes

Muffins and Mimosas A Morning Fundraiser for Lisa Lesperance 5/2/10

Join us for “Muffins and Mimosas!”
A fundraising morning In support of LISA LESPERANCE
Candidate for Florida House of Representatives, District 117
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
PIKKOLO MONDO Restaurant
(Formerly Bernie Kosar’s Steakhouse/Best Western Hotel)
5960 SW 70 Street, South Miami
Located inside Best Miami Hotel (across from S. Miami Post Office)
Complimentary parking in garage
$20.00 Suggested minimum contribution
Please make checks payable to:
LISA LESPERANCE CAMPAIGN
Post Office Box 43-1174
South Miami, FL 33243-1174
(Please include name, address, phone, email and occupation)
Please RSVP to lisavlesperance@gmail.com or 305-283-3924
For information www.LisaLesperance.com or email lisavlesperance@gmail.com

mediabistro.com Cocktail Party in Miami 5/4/10

Tuesday, May 04, 2010 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (ET)
JB Kitchen & Bar
1250 South Miami Avenue
(between SW 12th & SW 13th Streets)
Miami, FL
Food/Drink: First drink provided by JB Kitchen & Bar, cash bar to follow
Hosted by: Kreps De Maria PR account executive Ana Maria Colmenares and Paula Niño
RSVP NOW
mediabistro.com is dedicated to anyone who creates or works with content, or who is a non-creative professional working in a content/creative industry. That includes editors, writers, producers, graphic designers, book publishers, and others in industries including magazines, television, film, radio, newspapers, book publishing, online media, advertising, PR, and design. Our mission is to provide opportunities to meet, share resources, become informed of job opportunities and interesting projects and news, improve career skills, and showcase your work.

Edward Beiner Purveyor of Fine Eyewear and Cream Beauty Present Bring Out Your Spring Colors 4/24/10

Edward Beiner; Purveyor of Fine Eyewear and Cream Beauty Present: Bring Out Your Spring Colors!

On Saturday, April 24th, Edward Beiner; Purveyor of Fine Eyewear and Cream, the glamorous boutique specializing in luxury beauty products, are joining forces to celebrate spring, the season of new beginnings!

Come into Edward Beiner’s South Miami location between the hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and enjoy personal consultations from top-of-the-line eyewear and beauty consultants; trained professionals there to give you a stunning new look for the season!

The way to make a statement this spring is to know your strengths, and one style does not suit all! So, during this image consultation, enjoy being pampered! Edward Beiner consultants will present you with an array of the latest styles and highest quality in eyewear, each one chosen to flatter your face shape, coloring and complexion, while Cream beauticians advise you on the best beauty and make-up regimes to compliment your new look!

Renowned for their dedication to customer care and commitment to superior products, both Edward Beiner and Cream are leaders in their respective luxury markets. Known for his own eponymous collection, including his newest collection of vintage frames as well as the latest designs from Philippe Starck, IC Berlin, Alain Mikli, Tom Ford, Barton Perreira, Cartier and more, Edward Beiner provides his customers with the highest form of satisfaction, creating and carrying, quite simply, the best.

Since its launch seven years ago, Cream has become one of the most sought after beauty boutiques in Miami by providing its customers with the utmost product selection in a soothing and luxurious setting. Praised by beauty editors, their brands include: Nars, Trish McEvoy, Kevyn Aucoin, Creed, Darphin and The Art of Shaving.

So, this spring, celebrate yourself! A little pampering does the soul good, and looking good? Well, that’s just a bonus.

Edward Beiner is located at 5817 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Fla. 33143. For additional information contact: (305)661-1205. No RSVP is necessary; this event is open to the public.

Family Resource Center and Cool-De-Sac Play Cafe Partnership Launch Party 4/17/10

Family Resource Center & Cool-De-Sac Play Cafe
PARTNERSHIP LAUNCH PARTY
WITH A SPECIAL KIDS’ ART CLINIC LED BY POP ARTIST ED KING
SAT. APRIL 17, 2010
11am-1pm
Family Resource Center has started a charity partnership with Cool-de-sac play cafe. Please come and join us at our kick-off party for kids and adults on Saturday April 17, 2010 from 11am – 1pm.

Location: Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, #355, South MIami, FL 33143
Kids can participate in an art clinic with pop artist Ed King, who will also be adorning the walls of the of the play café with his child-friendly artwork.
Entrance is $15.00 per child ages 2-9. Parents and older or younger siblings will be admitted free for this event. Just remember to select how many paid and non-paid admissions on the registration form. It is quick and easy to register online. Register Now!

$5.00 of each event admission will go directly to benefit Family Resource Center.

ABOUT THE PARTNERS
Cool-de-sac is the first children’s entertainment center that was not only built for children, but also for parents. It creates a space where parents will enjoy quality time with their kids throughout the seven entertainment areas and mixes it with a restaurant that serves healthy meals that the little ones and adults will both love.www.cool-de-sac.com

Ed King is a neo-pop artist who transforms his visions of the world into imaginative artwork which brings joy to the hearts and minds of people everywhere. The artwork of Ed King Pop Art can be found in gallery exhibitions, art festivals, and special events in South Florida. While his collectors are of every age, they are all young at heart. www.edkingpopart.com

The Family Resource Center of South Florida was founded in 1978 by a group of community leaders. Its mission is the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect through the provision of Crisis Intervention, Family Support Services, Case Management, Parent Education Classes, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling Services. In the last year, FRC provided services to more than 4,500 children, adolescents and adults, with the twin goals of minimizing length of stay in foster care and reunifying families. The Family Resource Center is driven by the principle that nothing is more fundamental to a community than the safety and well being of its children. The organization seeks to prevent and change dysfunctional parent/child interaction patterns, promote positive self-concepts, and build healthy relationships. www.frcflorida.org

Leave A Legacy Non-Profit Education Day 3/12/10


Leave A Legacy Non-Profit Education Day
Sharing Insights, Information And Strategies
To Help Enhance Miami’s Non-Profit Sector
Friday, March 12, 2010
Victor Clarke Education Center at South Miami Hospital
6200 SW 73rd Street (US-1 and 62nd Avenue)
Download the PDF RSVP form here.
A BRAVE NEW WORLD: THE CHALLENGES OF NAVIGATING CHAGE
Don’t miss this important day of information in this collegial and stimulating environment. Our full day of learning will feature leading local and national experts who will provide a program on current topics geared to CEOs, Board Members and Development professionals; our luncheon round tables will focus on specific strategies to increase fundraising expertise; and the afternoon keynote speaker will discuss the transforming impact of social media on how non-profits communicate.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Welcome & Introductions
Teresa Valdes-Fauli Weintraub, President, Fiduciary Trust International of the South
Henry H. Raattama, Jr., Shareholder, Akerman Senterfitt
8:35 a.m. The Changing Climate for Philanthropy
KEYNOTE SPEAKER/Moderator: Stacy Palmer, Editor, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Panelists:
! Stephen Parsons, CEO, Baptist Health Foundation
! L. J. Rodriguez, Vice President, Catholic Community Foundation
! Debi Harris, CEO, The Women’s Fund
10:05 a.m. Donors as Investors: Changing Expectations
Speaker/Moderator: Louis Wolfson III, Partner, Pinnacle Housing Group
Panelists:
! Dennis Scholl, Miami Program Director, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
! Robert F. Conrad, Vice President, University Advancement; Executive Director, Florida International
! University Foundation, Inc.
! Debby Bussel, Bussel Philanthropy Associates
11:15 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. Managing Your Budget is Critical to Your Success
Speaker/Moderator: Carlos Molina, CFO, United Way of Miami-Dade
Panelists:
! Richard Perez, Vice President, Finance and Human Resources, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation
! David Halpern, President, Halpern and Associates
! Linda Lecht, President, The Education Fund
12:30 p.m. Boxed Lunch Served
1:00 p.m.
Break Out Sessions
BREAK OUT SESSION TOPICS:
(During the Break Out Session, you will be able to select from one of the following five topics)
! The Art of Making a Successful Ask in this Economic Climate
! Stephen J. Parsons, CEO, Baptist Health South Florida Foundation
! Prospect Research: Using Philanthropy Data to Maximize Your Fundraising
! Julie Maspons, Director of Reseach, University of Miami
! Grants Management: Accessing Government Stimulus Dollars
! Dan Wall, Director, Office of Grants Management, Miami-Dade County
! Critical Marketing Techniques for Your Planned Giving Program
! Cynthia L. Beamish, Director of Planned Giving, University of Miami
! Stewardship: The Path to Building Strong Donor Relationships
! Karen Dudley, Director of Philanthropy – Florida, The Nature Conservancy
1:30 p.m. Social Media: Transforming the Way Non-Profits Communicate
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Farra Trompeter
Vice-President, Client Relationships + Strategy, Big Duck, Smart Communications for Non-Profits
With all the new technology, organizations have more ways then ever to communicate and reach donors online. This presentation will help participants sort through the different channels, share examples from leading nonprofits, and assist participants in determining which ways will be most effective for them — depending on their existing online communications, staff capacity, time, and budgets. The most popular social media tools will be highlighted and some of the latest statistics and demographics on social media use will be presented. Farra Trompeter has more than 15 years of experience in communications and fundraising for nonprofit organizations.
Farra is Vice President of Client Relationships + Strategy at Big Duck (www.bigducknyc.com), a communications firm that works exclusively with nonprofit organizations to transform the way they communicate. Farra’s expertise focuses on helping nonprofits use the Internet (social media, websites, email, etc.) to increase visibility and connect with donors, activists, and other stakeholders.
3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
Lucy Morillo, Esq., President, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation” $40 Pre-Registered
” $50 At the Door

Shoe Drive For Haiti At Southland Mall 2/27/10

Shoe Drive For Haiti At Southland Mall
Southland Mall, the only enclosed regional mall servicing South Miami-Dade County down to the Florida Keys and boasting over 1 million square feet of gross leasable space, has partnered with Old Navy and the Rotary Club of Perrine Cutler Ridge Palmetto Bay to hold a Shoe Collection Drive for the Haiti earthquake victims. The event will take place on Saturday, February 27th at the Old Navy store entrance and the fountain area inside the mall by TJ Maxx from 12 noon through 5 pm. The focus of the collection is shoes, but people are encouraged to donate new and gently used items, such as clothing, blankets, diapers, canned goods, and first aid kits. Cash and check contributions will also be accepted and forwarded to Food for the Poor.

“Among the many needs that Haiti has right now, one of them is shoes; children are walking on glass and debris and workers need boots to wade through the rubble”. “Haiti needs everyone’s support and Southland Mall is honored to be a part of this noble endeavor,” said Maggie Anzardo, marketing director at Southland Mall.
To help mitigate this need, for a limited time Old Navy is offering a special price on sandals, two for $5.00. The community is encouraged to participate. Help us send shoes to Haiti.

About Southland Mall
Southland Mall, located in South Miami-Dade County, Florida, the densest, most populous county in the southeastern portion of the state of Florida, has over 1 million square feet of gross leasable area. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and SW 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exit 12, and is the only enclosed regional mall servicing South Miami-Dade County down to the Florida Keys. Southland houses approximately 100 specialty stores, including Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Starbucks, a 16-Plex Regal Cinema and diverse Food Court. For more information about Southland Mall, go to www.mysouthlandmall.com or call (305) 235-8880.

VIGI Boutique Presents Love Yourself A Valentines Celebration of You 2/13/10

VIGI Boutique Presents: “Love Yourself—A Valentine’s Celebration of You!”
Saturday, February 13th, 1:00 – 6:00 pm
VIGI
7230 Red Road Ste A
South Miami, FL 33143

VIGI Boutique a South Miami fixture of women’s fashion presents:
“Love Yourself—A Valentine’s Celebration of You!”
Taking place on Saturday, February 13th, from 1—6 pm, VIGI invites you and your girlfriends to come in and have a cocktail or two, as you shop the latest items from a vast assortment of designers, including: Nicole Miller, Yoana Baraschi, Joe’s Jeans, Hale Bob, Baily 44, and many more.
This Sex and the City-inspired party will leave you glowing, as a licensed esthetician will be present for personal skin consultations with top-of-the-line skincare samples available as well!
Why not spend that Saturday afternoon pampering yourself? And, in honor of Valentine’s Day (February, 14th) receive a 14% discount on all pink and red items, as well as a complimentary red lip gloss with purchase!
This five-hour shopping and pampering extravaganza promises to be a celebration unlike any other. Fashionistas will enjoy complimentary beverages and treats, with music by DJ Ali B.
A purchase of $100 or more will enter you into the VIGI “Love Yourself” Raffle, with a chance to win a great gift basket of goodies!
VIGI Boutique is located at 7230 Red Road, Ste A, South Miami, FL 33143. For additional information contact (305)661-7419. No RSVP is necessary; this event is open to the public.

Edward Beiner Presents Eyewear Trunk Show featuring ic! berlin 1/23/10



Popular eyewear designer Edward Beiner is hosting a special trunk show at his Sunset location this Saturday. The event will feature eyewear by ic! berlin.

Edward Beiner Presents:
Eyewear Trunk Show featuring ic! berlin

Who: Edward Beiner, The Purveyor of Fine Eyewear presents a special-event Trunk Show featuring eyewear by ic! berlin.

What: This unique sale will feature the eyewear designs of ic! berlin, a niche company that through talent and perseverance has made itself an independent yet prominent name in the eyewear industry, amid a field full of conglomerates.

Where: Edward Beiner; The Purveyor of Fine Eyewear; 5817 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida. (305)661-1205.

When: Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An Evening with Joseph Califano event 2/18/10

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On Thursday, February 18th at 7 PM at the Victor E. Clarke Education Center at South Miami Hospital, Informed Families and former Governor Jeb Bush will be hosting an evening with Joseph Califano for his new book “How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents”.

Mr. Califano is the former Secretary of Health, Education & Welfare under former President Jimmy Carter and the founder & chair of The National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse at Columbia University.

Each participate will receive a copy of the book when they attend.

Strike a Pose at Splitsville Presented by Splitsville & Downtown Divas Boutique 11/30/09

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Monday night and you’re already in search of the weekend? Well look no further, Downtown Divas Miami and Splitsville have got you covered!

On Monday, November 30th, join us for “STRIKE a Pose,” presented by Splitsville at The Shops at Sunset Place and Downtown Divas Boutique. Beginning at 7 p.m., ladies in attendance will be able to enjoy South Miami’s best happy hour with music, food, and drinks.
Splitsville at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 202
Miami, FL
Some of the great deals that evening will include:
+ $5 sushi
+ $2 bowling
+ Incredible drink specials
+ Lots of GREAT giveaways

VIP seating will also be made available to those who purchase specially priced bottles.

Then at 8 p.m., join us as we transform the bowling lanes into a runway for a Diva fashion show. Showcasing some of the top fall and winter fashions from Downtown Divas Boutique will be members from various University of Miami sororities. With Christmas just around the corner, what better way to get gift ideas for all of those trendy Divas in your life?

By bringing together the unlikely duo of fashion and bowling into one can’t miss happy hour, you’ll be sure to continue living it up weekend-style well into Monday evening. So round up all of your girlfriends and head on over!

Halloween Bash at Sunset Tavern 10/31/09

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It’s a party and you are invited.
Live Music, Beer & Drink Specials all night long
Crystal Head Vodka Promotion from 11-1am and a Costume Contest at 12am with CASH prizes. Mankind at 8pm, The Bushmen at 9pm and late Night with DJ Proof. No cover.
Call for more details at 305 665-0606

In The Park With Art at Palmetto Bay Village Center 10/31-11/1/09

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The 19th annual fine art show
IN THE PARK WITH ART will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 31st and November 1st, this year, at Palmetto Bay Village Center.

The Cultural Council, Inc., was established in 1982 for the purpose of bringing artistic and cultural events to the South Dade community. The Cultural Council is an organization made up of volunteers who are interested in the performing arts and in the betterment of our community.

Since 1983, the Cultural Council had been presenting a fine art juried show, Saturday And Sunday In The Park With Art. This event had been held at the Deering Estate. After Hurricane Andrew in 1990 almost destroyed the Estate, the art show moved to Fairchild Tropical Garden and the Jazz concert to Metro Zoo.

In October 2003, the juried fine art show, Saturday and Sunday in the Park With Art, was held on the lush grounds of Coral Reef Park. It featured nationally known fine artists in two and three dimensional works. There was special entertainment and educational events for children. The excellence of the event interested tourists and residents alike. This event will be held annualy at Coral Reef Park the last weekend of October.

VIGI Boutique and Susan G. Komen For The Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Presents A Pink Affair 10/22/09

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VIGI Boutique and Susan G. Komen For The Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate Presents A Pink Affair!
Thursday, October 22nd, 4:00 – 8:00 pm
VIGI
7230 Red Road Ste A
South Miami, FL 33143

VIGI Boutique a South Miami fixture of women’s fashion and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate, presents: A Pink Affair, on Thursday, October 22, 2009. This one-night event presents a pink-themed Fashion for the Cause cocktail party, as the partners invite customers to enjoy a shopping-filled, cocktail event with 10% of all proceeds made benefiting the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate of the
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
The event will begin at 4p.m., and VIGI Boutique will have the latest attire for this Autumn season on display. Known for its vast assortment of designers, styles and accessories, Nicole Miller, Trina Turk, Whitley Cross and Love Shop, are among VIGI’s best selling items, while additional designers include: Yoana Baraschi, Johnny Was, Bailey 44, Three Dot, Hale Bob, Rachel Pally, Joe’s Jeans, Nanette Lepore and Ella Moss.

Enjoy complimentary cocktails and cupcakes—all pink! As you mingle among friends and fellow fashion-lovers and support the fight against breast cancer. This four-hour shopping extravaganza will result in the completion of your seasonal wardrobe: from dresses and jewelry, to blazers and jeans, tunics and shoes, VIGI carries a wide array of clothing and accessories, and with a purchase of $50 or more, each customer will receive a complimentary pink tote bag.

Attending fashionistas will enjoy complimentary beverages and treats provided by 2 Girls And A Cupcake, with music by DJ Ali B.

VIGI Boutique is located at 7230 Red Road, Ste A, South Miami, FL 33143. For store hours contact (305)661-7419. No RSVP is necessary; this event is open to the public.

Gen Art Presents A Special Advance Screening of Whip It 9/29/09

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This Tuesday, September 29th, Gen Art hosts their infamous film screenings at AMC Sunset Place where members are invited to attend a Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut “Whip It!” starring Ellen Page, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Drew Barrymore, Juliette Lewis, Jimmy Fallon, Alia Shawkat, Eve, Zoe Bell, and Ari Graynor. This screening is hosted by Fox Searchlight and Gen Art members will receive preferential seating as long as you arrive by 7:20 pm.
Tuesday, September 29th
7:30pm
AMC Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Dr South
Miami, FL 33143
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Sister Cities Meet the Artists & Poster Unveiling 9/2/09

The Miami-Dade County Sister Cities Program Coordinating Council in collaboration with Miami Dade College cordially invites you to the Seventh Annual Miami-Dade Celebrates the Art of its Sister Cities Meet the Artists & Poster Unveiling Reception
Poster designed by Artist German Molina
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Trattoria Sole
5894 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Florida
RSVP 305-375-5280
Italian Hors D’ouevres
Cash Bar

Brian Trainor Solo Show Opening Reception 8/7/09

The event will take place this Friday night August 7, from from 6 – 9pm at the First National Bank of South Miami located at 7887 North Kendall drive. I will be presenting a great number of new works in addition to several works that have already been released. In addition a free raffle will be held for a chance to take home an image from the show. In addition free soda, wine, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Sunset Tavern’s 1st Beer Tasting Event 7/23/09

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SUNSET TAVERN Is Proud to Announce our 1st
BEER TASTING EVENT (JULY 23, 2009 – 7PM)
$20.00pp includes: Sampling of 20 beers from around the World& Kickass Chicken Wings to munch on!
AND… ½ price on Domestic Draft @ conclusion
Sign up at www.delilane.com to reserve your spot! Sign up using PayPal and get 1 free beer following the event.
Beers include:
Shipyard Export Ale
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Boulder Mojo IPA
Stone IPA
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
Feature Beer “ Stone Imperial Russian Stout”
Presidente
Presidents Light
Brooklyn Lager
Sierra Nevade Pale Ale
Warsteiner Dunkel
Warsteiner
New Castle Brown Ale
Royal Extra Stout
Murphy’s Stout

Join MLP for a progressive dinner in South Miami 5/19/09

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Spice up your week with a fun filled progressive dinner in South Miami! All you need is a ticket and comfortable shoes!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009
7:00 PM Town Kitchen & Bar
for delicious drinks and appetizers
8:30 PM Casa Lario’s Restaurant
for dinner with a Cuban theme
9:30 PM Khoury’s
for Mediterranean dessert

Tickets are $85.00
-limited seating-
Valet parking is available at Town Kitchen and Bar or there is a public parking garage next to the valet on 73rd Street

RSVP to Pete Halpern phalpern@miamilightproject.com 305.576.4350

Your donation to this event will be a 100% match to our James L & John S. Knight Foundation Grant.

http://miamilightproject.com/

Fabrika + Myspace Latino + Gibson present Soniko Cd Release Party at Transit Lounge 5/21/09

Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 9:00pm
Transit Lounge
729 SW 1st. Ave
South Miami, FL
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Fabrikalink.com + Myspace Latino + Gibson + Transit Lounge invite you to: SONIKO CD Release Party

After their successful debut album “Kombustión”, which gave them 3 MTV Español Buzzworthy videos, concerts at LAMC, SXSW, Billboard Latin Music Conference and tour dates in California, NYC, Texas, N. Carolina, etc., SONIKO is back with an explosive new relase with the title of “ANTIDOTO PARCIAL”

The party will bring SONIKO back to a Miami stage affter an almost 2 yrs. absence.
SONIKO IS:
Alex Izaguirre
Toto Gonzalez
Javier Guell
Jorge Garcia

to hear a preview of their CD visit http://www.myspace.com/soniko
THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
1- You can check out our exclusive Myspace Cd Listening Station by visiting http://www.myspace.com/soniko

2- For all of you not in Miami we will have a Live Broadcast of the show starting at 10PM Eastern time on http://www.soniko.com thanks to our friends of N-VIVO

3- Our friends of Jack Daniels will also take care of all of us attending the show with open bar & drink specials all night

Sóniko is the creative sonic experience conformed by Alex Izaguirre, Javier Güell, Jorge García and Toto González, rooted in Miami’s underground spectrum of various musical tendencies. The 90’s Grunge, Brit Pop, a decisive base of Rock en Español, and fine arrangements of electronic variations mainly influence their sound and style.
In Sóniko’s first album “Kombustión”, their four members took on the enormous task of producing and working with renowned Grammy award winner Marcelo Añez (Shakira-Unplugged & Thalía), who put the final touches and reaffirmed the band’s desired sound.
A CD that got them 3 MTV Español top ten videos and concerts around the USA including SXSW, Latin Alternative Music Conference and Billboard Latin Music Conference among others.

Sóniko’s second album “Antídoto Parcial” shows their growth as composers and it’s evident in a collection of 12 excellent tracks. On this occasion, the band decided to bring back the locally acclaimed “Laberinto” which wasn’t released in “Kombustión”, with the special appearance of Gabriel from Minimal joining Alex on vocals.
The band will celebrate on May 21st at Transit Lounge the release or their new album in Miami with a free event supported by Myspace Latino, Jack Daniels, Gibson and Fábrika. This event will be special because SONIKO will do a live Internet broadcast for all their fans and friends outside Miami. This live broadcast will start at 10PM Eastern time at www.soniko.com
Since their origins in 2002, Sóniko is one of those bands that have triggered Miami’s interest in indie rock in both the Anglo and Latin community. Their local success has reached out to other places such as California, New York, Georgia, Texas and Puerto Rico. Through Fabrika, Myspace, Facebook and several other music related Internet sites, the band has built up a strong international fan base, which is awaiting the moment of Soniko’s powerful live performance to be back and also to be seen for the first time.

Educate Tomorrow at Splitsville Networker 1/7/09

Network for a good cause with Educate Tomorrow and South Florida’s leading young professional organizations. Please join The Coral Gables Chamber 20/30 Group, The Greater Miami Chamber’s HYPE Miami, Connect Florida, FIU Alumni Association, The Ronald McDonald House and JBG Communications at The Wind Down Wednesday networking event, fundraiser and “mentor drive” on January 7th, 2009 at Splitsvlille.
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Educate Tomorrow is an international non-profit dedicated to mentoring foster care youth who are turning 18 and “aging out” of the system. Educate Tomorrow is comprised of volunteers who are willing to mentor and guide young adults and assist them in the process of completing high school and applying for college or technical school. The organization is currently seeking 25 qualified mentors to guide disadvantaged youth to higher learning.

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Pool Party… SoBe Style!!! – 8/24/09

Host: eXtreme Miami
Location: Raleigh Hotel, 18th and Collins, MIami Beach, FL US |
When: Sunday, August 24, 2:00PM
This is the same Pool Party that used to be at the Versace Mansion, only much bigger and better with a lot more action!
It’s called Therapy at the Raleigh.
To get in, say you’re here for Tommy.
Say Tommy! If you say Tommy they wave the $20 cover charge, all day for girls, and up till 3pm for guys!
The entrance is on the side on 18th st. not through the front.
There will be DJ’s, water guns, bubbles, foam, sprinklers, hot nurses, a 30′ high bouncy castle slide!, lots of entertainment.
Dress code: Dress Beachy Chic….. If you plan on swimming, bring your suit, ladies, chic 1 pieces, or a thong 2 piece are ok for this party as well as tradional suits. Jeans are not allowed here, and you won’t be able to get in with them on ;-)
GUYS, if you are coming please try to bring along a chica or 2! ;-)
Also remember, saying Tommy at the door gets you in free till 3pm
Time to come…. Between 1-3pm…. The party is Rain or Shine!
The party starts to wind down around 8pm
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Drink & Draw Miami August Meeting 8/9/08

Drink & Draw Social Club: MIAMI
Hosted By:: greg Narvasa – Myspace event page
When: Saturday Aug 09, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Where:: Sunset Tavern 7232 SW 59th Ave South Miami, FL 33143
Come on out! Sharpen your pencils! And order up a pitcher of beer!!!!!! Starts around 8:30 ish for all you who run on cuban time! Also starting at that time for those of you scenesters who want to go party later but late enough to make it a whole night. We will meet on the outside seated area
SIMPLE RULES! YOU MUST BE 21+ and DO NOT WALK OUT ON YOUR TAB!

Free Martinis for the Girls 7/30/08

Okay, I don’t know about this one, but it said free martinis for the girls, so I thought I would pass it along.

The New Wednesday Ladies Night @ Martini Bar
No Excuses, It’s girls night out !!! & ” Ladies Drink Free Martinis All Night Long ”
Free admission for everyone on the Guest List, Reply with full name & number of guests (Must be 21 & Over)
Angel Bichara, Guest List / B Days / Vip Area, Email : AngelBVip@gmail.com