Essensia’s culinary team and Chef Julie Frans will host a special end of the growing season Garden Party benefiting the Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches (ECOMB). Join the Garden Party for a special tour and tasting of Essensia’s Organic Chef’s Garden at The Palms Hotel & Spa. All of the proceeds will benefit ECOMB.
 
The Garden Party will begin in the sandy area in front of the garden’s entrance at 5:00 p.m. Chef Julie will identify the organic produce, herbs and greens in the garden and prepare tastings utilizing ingredients from the garden. In addition, the Garden Party will feature passed “garden to glass” cocktails and special garden appetizers. Weekly tours and tastings of the Essensia Organic Chef’s Garden will recommence in September 2013. For more information, please call Essensia Restaurant at 305.908.5458.
 
ECOMB, an environmental not-for-profit organization founded in 1994, is dedicated to the promotion of environmental sustainability and the preservation of our community’s ecology. This mission is carried out through the development and implementation of a variety of educational programs and campaigns in an effort to achieve the following objectives: Reduce the amount of litter in Miami-Dade County’s beaches, waterways, islands, parks and mangroves; Increase the county’s residential and commercial recycling rates; Promote, preserve and restore coastal habitats, such as our sandy beaches, near shore coral reefs, beach dunes, mangroves, and Biscayne Bay islands and waters; Decrease our community’s carbon footprint through the adoption of “green” lifestyle practices that are more environmentally sustainable. To learn more about ECOMB, visit http://ecomb.org/.
 
Essensia Restaurant follows a farm-to-table philosophy, offering a seasonal selection of wholesome global cuisine with emphasis on premium local and sustainable ingredients.  Working with local farmers and carefully selected purveyors, Essensia’s menu features healthful and flavorful dishes made with produce, meats and seafood primarily sourced from within the State of Florida. Essensia’s exclusive wine list is committed to being sustainable, organic or biodynamic and has been selected for sharing Essensia’s mission to be good for you and the environment.

AMPM and Mixmag are proud to present the 9th Annual 4th of July IndepenDANCE Beach Parties! This year, the festivities return to where it all began, on the sands of Miami’s famous Nikki Beach Club, the only true outdoor beach musical experience in Miami! With the best electronic and dance music talent on hand for the festivities, this series of events has invigorated and revitalized the Miami summer season, giving partygoers and music fans a chance to experience and enjoy the world’s top DJ talent in Miami over the summer! And for the 9th year in a row, this team of Miami’s top event producers and promoters has been working non-stop to bring you their most intense lineup yet! Keep your eyes here for the lineup and ticketing announcement, coming your way shortly!

Click here to learn more about the artists.
Kindly RSVP to splash@cannonballmiami.org  or call 786-347-2360 for more information.

The Foundry and The Young Lawyers Division of the FBA, South Florida Chapter are invited to a special evening at Cannonball.
During the event, guests will have access to artists and cultural producers currently participating in Cannonball’s internationally known residency program. Each artist will open his/her studio and have new and in-progress work on display. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists and talk about the artwork on view. Libations and small bites will be served.

Participating Residents: Felecia Carlisle, Domingo Castillo, Olivia Ramos, Amanda Sanfilippo, Reed van Brunschot, and Disorientalism–Katherine Behar (New York, NY) and Marianne M. Kim (Tempe, AZ).

Please join us in support of Dance Now! Miami as we thank Mayor Matti H. Bower for her service to the arts!

$75 Single | $100 Couple
$125 VIP Single | $150 VIP Couple

8:00 – 9:00 PM VIP Entrance
9:00 – 11:00 PM General Reception

Mix and mingle with Mayor Bower to thank her personally for her support of the artistic community and receive 4 tickets to any future Dance Now! performance at the Colony Theatre.

Dance NOW! Miami Artistic Directors Hannah Baumgarten and Diego Salterini,
the Dance NOW! Board of Directors
and George Neary, Chair
Commissioners Michael Gongora and Jerry Libbin
with
Steve Adkins, Sheila Baumgarten, John Beadel, Karin & Andres Bejerano, Malik Benjamin, Bret Berlin, Ray Breslin & Patrick Pecoraro, Laura Bruney, Harvey J. Burstein & Luis Iglesias, Elizabeth Camargo & Jose Lutzky, Anita Darbonne, Neil de la Flor, Nicole Henry, Tiffany Hill-Brittain, Florencia Jimenez-Marcos & Xavier Gonzalez-Sanfeliu, Wendy Kallergis, Mayra Molne & Carlos Hernandez, Daniel Lewis, Ilisa Rosal, Meris Thomas, Cynthia Saez, Virginia B. Shuker, Michael Uthoff, Merle Weiss, Michael Work

SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT INCLUDE:
Apperfy, APPI Printing, Centerplate, the exclusive caterer at the Miami Beach Convention Center,
Chidsey Graphics, elit by Stolichnaya, Steep City Teas,
Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Lightscape Entertainment

As Flagler Garden continues to fundraise for Phase 2 and 3 of construction, garden, along with local sponsors Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust, Whole Foods Market, and Exposed PR hosts A Moonlit Affair at Flagler Garden. The evening garden party takes place on Wednesday, June 12th from 7-10pm at Flagler Garden located at 441 NE 3rd Ave in Fort Lauderdale.

Read more here: http://events.miamiherald.com/fort_lauderdale_fl/events/show/327895243-a-moonlit-affair-at-flagler-garden#storylink=cpy

• Miami’s Independent Thinkers Summer Art Auction 6/7/13

  

  Friday, June 7th, 7pm-midnight
  1035 N. Miami Avenue
  Miami, FL 33136 (10th Street & N. Miami Avenue)
  Cost: Free
  Kerry McLaney (305 Creative Group), Heather Read, Sara Read and Laraine Hart, in association with Bronzewall Development present Miami’s Independent Thinkers Summer Art Auction.
  Our mission is to provide a sustainable support base for Miami’s creative community, including: painters, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, animators, writers, musicians, performance and new media artists.

  

• 2nd Annual Color A Cause Exhibit Featuring Power 20 Honorees 5/29/13

  

  Wednesday May 29, 2013
  Hoxton
  1111 SW 1st Ave
  Miami, FL 33130
  Includes a cocktail reception, light bites courtesy of The Hoxton, couture sweets by Ana Paz.
  This year’s Color-A-Cause will feature the Power 20 which will represent 20 of South Florida’s most influential people.
  The 2013 edition of Color-A-Cause will benefit Neat Stuff for Kids.

  

• Dance Now! Miami Dance Under the Stars Gala Honoring Mayor Matti Bower 5/31/13

  

  Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00pm until 11:00pm
  Miami Beach Botanical Garden
  2000 Convention Center Dr
  Miami Beach, FL 33139
  Gala Fundraiser
  Please join us in support of Dance Now! Miami as we thank Mayor Matti H. Bower for her service to the arts!
  Performances throughout the Gardens
  Music provided by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble

  

• Midtown Buzz Networker brought to you by RKE Law Group and MDO Partners 5/23/13

  

  Midtown Buzz Networker brought to you by RKE Law Group and MDO Partners
  Thursday, May 23, 2013, 5:30PM to 8:00PM
  Mercadito
  3252 NE 1st Ave
  Miami, FL 33137

  It’s Time to Network!
  Featuring: MDO Partners and RKE Law Group

  

• National Hamburger Month Closing Party featuring Swine, Josh’s Deli, Blue Collar & Pincho Factory 5/31/13

  

  Friday, 05/31/2013, 11:59 pm – 03:00 am
  Pincho Factory
  9860 Bird Road,
  Miami, Florida 33165
  Pincho Factory will be hosting the National Hamburger Month Closing Party
  We have compiled a great list of Restaurants/Chefs who want to send off May 2013 in unforgettable Burger fashion.
  Joining Nedal Ahmad of Pincho Factory will be Chef Danny Serfer of Blue Collar, Chef Josh Marcus of Josh’s Deli and from the 50 Eggs group Chef Phil Bryant of Swine Southern Table & Bar.

  

• Save Money on Your Move with Unpakt

  

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• Women’s Success Summit VII 5/21/13

  

  Tuesday, 05/21/2013, 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
  The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, Next to The Lab Miami
  404 Northwest 26th Street
  Miami, Florida 33127
  Miami’s largest gathering of entrepreneurial women, renowned experts, and world-class speakers is back, featuring hands-on workshops, live interviews, attendee promotional opportunities, exhibitors, and the latest strategies for your success.

  

• Favela Beach blows up the house with beats by DJs Devin Lucien, Ruen and Reid Waters 5/21/13
• Ricky Williams Jazz Tuesdays at The Mutineer 5/21/13, 5/28/13
• Made In Italy Miami Party at The Stage Miami 5/21/13
• Cigar-Single Malt Dinner 5/21/13
• Cigar-Single Malt Dinner 5/21/13
• Taste More of Brickell with Dishcrawl 5/21/13
• Women’s Success Summit VII 5/21/13

FULL CALENDAR

• Photographs From the Opening of the Microsoft Store by MrQ305
• Photographs of Ultimate Miami Dessert Competition featuring Rob Schneider at Magic City Casino 05/04/2013
• Photographs of Ultimate Miami Comedian featuring Jon Lovitz at Magic City Casino 05/03/2013
• Photographs from The Arc of South Florida’s Summer Spree Auction by Mr.Q305
• Photographs from UnderGROUND Miami Annual Fundraiser to Benefit the Fertile Earth Foundation

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• Photographs From the Opening of the Microsoft Store by MrQ305Microsoft opened its second full line retail store in Florida. The store is located in the first phase of the brand new expansion of the Dadeland Mall.   More than five hundred ...

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TMRW at WALL: Favela Beach blows up the house w/beats by DJs Devin Lucien, Ruen & Reid Waters

Register for New Creative Writing Courses at The Center for Literature and Theatre@Miami Dade College!
The Center’s non-credit creative writing classes give aspiring writers the opportunity to receive critique and encouragement from published authors with extensive teaching experience. For more information visit our website at: http://www.flcenterlitarts.com/site/programs/writing/creative-writing.html

Summer 2013 Course Offerings
Thursdays: June 6 to June 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Registration $90
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Summer Short Shorts: A Flash Fiction Workshop with David Beaty

Wednesdays: June 19 to July 24
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Registration $125
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Writing Popular Fiction with Kristi Cook

Saturdays: July 6 to July 27
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Registration $125
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
The Building Blocks of Fiction with Kristi Cook (Summer Class for Talented Teen Writers)

Courses offered at Coral Gables outreach locations:
Saturdays: July 6 to July 27
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Registration $100
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables
The Poets’ Place with Adrian Castro

Frame your High School diploma absolutely free! Includes 1 inch black frame, regular glass, and a sawtooth for hanging. Valid with an authentic high school diploma from any Miami-Dade high school. No purchase necessary for free offer. Limit one per person. Graduate or family member must be present. Promotion runs from June 1. 2013 to August 31, 2013. Come into store for details.

Shaping Sound, the new, contemporary dance company forged by Emmy-nominated choreographer and “So You Think You Can Dance” superstar, Travis Wall, is bringing its first live national dance tour to Miami this summer with a two-day performance at the Colony Theater in South Beach, Wednesday, June 12th and Thursday, June 13th at 8PM. Travis will be joined by fellow dance industry visionaries, Nick Lazzarini (SYTYCD Season 1 Winner), Teddy Forance, and Kyle Robinson, as they lead a dynamic troupe of contemporary dancers through an explosive performance of movement, speed, physical strength, and pure passion. This is the first time a company has been created by and for contestants from the reality dance competition show.

This is the first time a company has been created by and for contestants from the reality dance competition show. The company includes LA’s finest dancers, who have also been featured on SYTYCD and “Dancing With The Stars” and performed with Adele, Florence & The Machine, Kelly Clarkson, Usher, Eminem, Drake, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Julianne Hough, Macy’s Stars of Dance, the Academy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and more.

Today, every  major  TV network has a dance reality television show with a unique angle: from contestants competing weekly in front of a live audience, to behind-the-scenes looks at the lives of commercial dancers trying to make the cut, to “celebrities” paired with professionals fox-trotting their way across the stage.

The trend caught on after Fox premiered So You Think You Can Dance in July 2005 and the show reached huge viewership. Travis Wall is responsible for making dance an exciting and accessible art for both dance and non-dance audiences. For that reason, he founded Shaping Sound with his three best friends to create opportunities for contemporary dancers. The creation of Shaping Sound was chronicled on Oxygen’s hit show “All The Right Moves”.

Kerry McLaney (305 Creative Group), Heather Read, Sara Read and Laraine Hart, in association with Bronzewall Development present Miami’s Independent Thinkers Summer Art Auction.

Confirmed Artists: Adler Guerrier, Alfredo Perez, Alma Leiva, Annie Y. Saldaña, Ashley Elizabeth Craig, ATOMIK, Barbara De Varona, Betsy Gandy, Brandon Opalka, Breanna Elise Murphey, Buddah Funk, Carla Fache, Cindy Mason, Claudio Picasso, Daniel Marosi, Debbi Becker, Erika Garcia, Ernesto Kunde, Gina Cunningham, Henry Ballate, Jaime Ferreyros, Jel Martinez, John DeFaro, John Pack, Jorge-Miguel Rodriguez, Juan Erman Gonzalez, Karelle Levy, Lori Nozick, Luis Arturo Mora, Manny Hernandez, Mark Diamond, Marlene Lopez, Mayleen Gonzalez, Myra Wexler, Natalia Molina, NOBODY, Phaedra Robinson, Rage Johnson, Ryan Hayoun, Sean Sullivan

Miami’s Independent Thinkers is an organization dedicated to the unity, development and promotion of Miami’s flourishing art community. Our assemblage embraces established, emerging and young artists, visionaries and intellectuals.

Our mission is to provide a sustainable support base for Miami’s creative community, including: painters, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, animators, writers, musicians, performance and new media artists.

Special Announcements:
Featuring : Locos Por Juana (AFRO Kumbe Dj Set)
Also, Performing Live: Off Orbit
Naam Yoga (Free With Advanced Registration)
Lunar Shakti With Eugene Gant And Ganesha Michael Shapiro Of Naam Yoga Miami

Connect to the power of the Full Moon as Eugene Gant and Ganesha Michael Shapiro of NAAM yoga Miami lead us on a journey of elevation by way of meditation, live music, movement and breath at this Months Full Moon Party at LMNT

Naam yoga infuses Universal Kabbalah and Yoga to bring you powerful tools for change.
After this powerful Lunar Shakti class stay with us as Kavayah Amn leads us into a night of powerful full moon Drumming

Advanced Reservation is required for Free admission. You must email: onesoulholistic@yahoo.com to request Free admission (Not on Facebook)
www.naamyogamiami.com
www.onesoulholistic.com
Doors open at 8pm

Free admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments and spinning props/gears
Cover: $5 before 10p; $10 before midnight; $15 after
21+ Only Event

Featuring:
Live Music Set: Warp9
Performing Live: Off Orbit
Featured Live Band: Locos Por Juana (Afro Kumbe Dj Set)
Deejay / Music Producer: Dj Stingray
Special Host: Sophie Moon
Special Guest Drummer: Bli Bi Gore Eric
Drum Leader: Flex Drum Jams

Fire Performances: Need To Burn (www.needtoburn.com); The Florida Fire Collective; (All other skillful talents are welcomed!)
Various Performers and Hula Hoopers: Bring your own!
Live Interactive Art
Live Drum Sessions:
Drumming Sessions starts early at 10pm until (Indoor Only)… We welcome all drummers, musicians, fire/poi performers, Hula Hoopers, Dancers, Poets, Freestylers; jugglers, magicians, etc…
Open Mic Session (WE Start Early This Month – Please Come Early And Support Our Talented Local Acts)
Special Open Mic By She Says
Hosted By Rune Masri
Open Mic Session between 8p – 10p… Please arrive early!
(If you have a talent and want to share it with our crowd, the stage is Open.)

Suggested Dresscode: (Very Important!) We would like to see everyone dressed in Creative Fashion; meaning that you are Free to be You at the “downtown FULL MOON party”, and expressing yourself goes beyond the contribution of your positive energy… You ought to also be dressed appropriately and funkyliciously. So, please think of something Unique and Outrageously You!

Hosted By: The “downtown FULL MOON party” family…
Tell Your Friends… They Will Thank You For It

Life can be pretty unpredictable; perhaps no more so than knowing when and where you’ll find love. Whether you are ready to settle down or you are just out there playing the field, Heart Tango offers hip, thoughtfully planned signature speed dating events for successful single professionals that leave our guests with a lasting impression that lingers well beyond the last dance. You’ve seen speed dating events play out in movies, on television, and you’ve probably also have heard about them from your friends. What better way to meet 10-20 single professionals in one night. Come join us for an experience that promises to be a delight to the senses.

If you love discovering and tasting new wines, then you will be spoiled for choice at Tapas Xperience, with an extensive range of wine tasting tours and tastings events which allows customers to choose from an average of over 80 different self-service wine selections. Tapas Xperience has something for everyone to enjoy.

MANO Fine Art presents an extraordinary visual interplay of art and language. The exhibition entitled “Part of A Conversation” features contemporary works by twelve Miami-based artists. The works are as individual as the artists themselves with the common denominator being the combination of text and imagery to create provocative insightful and playful visual dialogues with the viewer. Passages of text, letter forms and remarkable gestural strokes that suggest writing yet remain illegible engage the viewer to “read” the artworks. While other works focus on repetitive patterns, such as linear rows and geometric shapes. Mostly, however, “reading” the artwork encourages viewers to be part of a conversation.

For the second time, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is giving its players their shot at becoming millionaires on the day of the Florida Lottery’s Powerball drawing. The first 1,000 Player’s Club members to visit CenterStage between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. will receive a free Powerball ticket. Plus, all participants will receive a barrel entry for the 9 p.m. drawing to win an additional 500 Powerball tickets and Free Play, while supplies last. One ticket per Player’s Club member. Player’s Club cards are free to all visitors 21 and over, and are available at the Player’s Club Xperience.

Zoo Miami and the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers (SFAAZK) present “Savage,” an exhibit of art made by animals for the benefit of animals. Enjoy and purchase art made by tigers, giraffes, elephants, birds, reptiles, and more to make a difference in animal conservation projects. Paintings will be available through silent auction and raffle and will be hosted by our very own Ron Magill!. Be sure to show up early for hors d’oeuvres from Taste of the Wild and animal encounters and stay for the food trucks.

“A Toast to Second Chances” is a wine tasting and silent auction charity social event benefiting at-risk youth in Miami-Dade County. In addition to tasting wine, you will get some more fun aspects: We will have music, live entertainement, raffles, door prizes, etc. So its not just for wine lovers, everyone is welcomed!

Tickets are $40 per person or $60 for two tickets. Tickets can be purchased online and more information is available at ATTSC.weebly.com.

The Bird Road Art District invites you to share their passion for art during the Bird Road Art Walk.

In 2011, Miami New Times ranked The Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued growing and has gotten even better. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios, galleries, art schools and alternative spaces to the public.

We invite the art-loving public to join us on Saturday, May 18th from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of art and the opportunity to go behind the scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which normally are only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”). Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:
phone:l: 305.467.6819
web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
facebook:Bird Road Art District
twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Blackbird Ordinary is proud to present hip-hop/jazz sensation Danay Suarez in her first performance in the U.S. Hosted by DJ EFN. Showtime 8:30pm.

Coco’s Asian Celebration features stunning live performances from some of the best Vietnamese dancers, singers and musicians. Tickets on sale now. Performers include: Van Quang Long, Duy Manh, Nguyen Hong Nhung, Nhu Y, Phuong Trang, Ngoc Xuan and Headline Music Band.

We were welcomed at the door by Teresa Villarreal, the Tourism VP at NewLink. She let us know what we could expect from each of the wineries at this trade show. And she was totally on spot. Many if not most were looking for Importers or Distributors to start or expand their wine presence within the US, Florida being a potential new market.

My wife and I visited each of the wine exhibitors and learned about their product lines while tasting one or two wines from each of them. We had a few favorites which I will mention below, but each winery was engaging with their story and passionate about their wines. And really, there wasn’t a wine I tasted all night that wasn’t really good.

There was plenty of light food as well to balance all the wine. Ham, prosciutto, salami, cheese, risotto, ceviche, veggies and desserts, all very nicely prepared. We stopped by at least a few times in between the tastings. There was also a live band, violinist and all, though they didn’t really play very long. They just seemed to disappear after a few songs. And I didn’t even get to dance!

Apogeo was our first stop and their 2010 Malbec remained one of our favorites throughout the evening. Lightly spicy, smooth, rich, well balanced, great start. We were given a handkerchief with the winery name embroidered on it as a souvenir, a nice touch.

Another favorite was from the Bodega Del Desierto winery, their Desierto Pampa 2009 Malbec. Very spicy, smooth, nice tannins. We were told by the representative that you can purchase these wines online at The Country Vintner.

La Riojana Co-Op had two wines that we liked, one a fair-trade Malbec called Ecologica; however, we decided that we enjoyed the Malbec Reserva a lot more. It was quite fruity with excellent cherry flavors.

The representative from Don Cristobal was very nice and had a lot of great information about their winery. We tried their Triana, a blend of Malbec, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The cherry and spicy flavors along with a touch of oak were delicious!

Other wineries represented were Valcosta Estate, Bodegas La Guarda, Gouguenheim Winery, Muñoz de Toros Wines, Bodega Carelli, Rewen Estate, Mauricio Lorca, and Bodegas San Huberto. If you are in the wine business and looking to work with any of these wineries, don’t hesitate to contact them. They are eager to hear from you.

Thank you to NewLink for the invitation and my buddy Ofelia for making sure I’m on the right lists. And thanks to several of the wineries for sending me home with a parting gift to check out at a later time.

I will close this article with one question… Were the baskets of bread on all the exhibitor tables for decoration or consumption? My wife said the bread at the exhibits was a decoration after I said the piece I had just eaten was hard as a rock, but I still told her that was bullshit. Not sure who was right though. Don’t tell her I said that.

The Incomparable Ricky Williams performs live Jazz Rhythm & Blues with song stylist Wanda Starr Williams
at The Mutineers “In The Biz” Jazz Tuesdays
6PM -10PM
Bartenders and Wait Staff bring in proof of employment and receive $1.00 off all drinks! FREE Raffle Give A Ways Every Hour! Join us for drinks, delicious food and great Jazz. — at Mutineer Wharf Lounge.

Famed nutritionist to A-list celebrities and Fortune 100 CEO’s, Oz Garcia, whose celebrity clientele boasts Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, Kim Cattrall, Heidi Klum and many more, launches Wellness Weekends at The James Royal Palm. As the hotel’s official nutrition consultant, Oz Garcia offers a two-day program at $310 per day that includes all aspects of a “nutrition boot camp,” as well as a la carte menu options from $50. (Note his personal consultations are from $450 and up, making this weekend package a tremendous value for those who crave the expert experience.) From body work at renew the spa, power juicing/smoothie classes and sunrise meditation and yoga to exclusive anti-aging lectures, Miami’s leading health enthusiasts are set to jumpstart to healthier and happier lives. His customized approach to nutrition and anti-aging coupled with more than 30-years of experience has made Oz one of the most recognizable names in the industry. He has lectured all over the world and has been a pioneer in the study of nutrition and anti-aging.

The Flat Miami, the new European-inspired cocktail lounge by Cedric Adegnika and Barbara Zuccarelli, is pleased to announce ‘Very Happy Hour(s)’ specials, which will be available Wednesday through Sunday from 8 to 10 p.m. beginning Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Bar Chef Egor Polonskiy will offer signature and classic cocktails that change weekly, as well as a selection of craft beers and wines. Located just South of Fifth at 500 South Pointe Dr., The Flat combines upscale cocktail culture and modern décor, featuring a white-lacquered baby grand piano bearing a portrait of Ray Charles, to create a coolly sophisticated atmosphere perfect to begin or end a night on the town.

The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) and LAB Miami will host a business technology education program featuring a panel discussion titled, “Social Technology: How the Convergence of Marketing and Technology Blazes Pathways to Business Growth”. The panel moderated by David Carr, Editor of InformationWeek will focus on how dynamic companies are harnessing new social and collaborative communication strategies and tools to drive business growth.

Join the Young Professionals of AI Justice for a lively evening of drinks and bites. Meet people motivated to make a positive impact and have fun doing it!

Children and their families are invited to plunge into a world of undersea wonders with Oceanophony, merging beautiful music and science! In this piece by award-winning composer Bruce Adolphe, performed by eight musicians from Orchestra Miami, conducted by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi and with visual images by Michael Greenberg, children will learn about undersea life, coral reefs, biodiversity and more through music and poems. Attendees will discover answers to questions such as: What happens when you poke a pufferfish? Do seahorses mate for life? What exactly is a cleaning station? Is marine snow cold?

4:15 p.m., 5 p.m. performances: Free with museum admission
5:45 p.m. performance: Free and open to the public, no museum admission required

Museum Admission: Adults: $14.95 Seniors(62+):10.95 Students w/ID & Children 3-12: $10.95 Children 2 & under: Free

TOP TECH BRANDS TO SHOWCASE NEW TECHNOLOGY AT FIRST ANNUAL
“SOUTH FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT”

Presented by TigerDirect.com and in collaboration with The LAB and Refresh Miami, the free, one-of-a-kind technology summit will feature the latest electronics, keynote speakers, workshops and panels, including RefreshMiami’s “Demo Night”

MIAMI, FL – On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, experience the latest in tech and electronics at the first annual “South Florida Technology Summit” presented by TigerDirect.com in collaboration with The LAB and Refresh Miami. As South Florida’s technology scene continues to evolve and advance, the South Florida Technology Summit, to be held at the Miami Airport Convention Center, is the best place to learn about today’s hottest gadgets and prepare for future advancement with workshops, tutorials, presentations, keynotes and exhibits. Divided into business and consumer portions, the Summit will be open to the public. Complimentary tickets are now available via www.sfltechsummit.eventbrite.com.

Tech enthusiasts, business owners and interested party-goers alike are encouraged to attend this inspiring and information-packed event, as we bring some of the world’s most recognized technology companies together under one roof. Intel, Microsoft, Sony, Dell, Samsung, LG, Toshiba and Canon are among those who will showcase their latest products, some of which have yet to reach the public. Attendees can also expect practitioners from world-class businesses, product executives, top representatives from leading vendors and influencers to be on hand, many of whom will take to the stage to discuss the latest trends and the future of tech.

In addition, the Summit will offer bites and cocktails alongside on-site entertainment including the ultimate personal entertainment experience: Dell’s Ovei Pod, an immersive, state-of-the-art digital media experience capsule that allows users to access, experience, interact with and enjoy any media source including movies and gaming.

Schedule:

1pm – 5pm: Business Hours
Businesses are the emphasis from 1pm to 5pm, complete with dedicated seminars every 30 minutes. This portion will focus on everything you need to know about the latest technology and ideas for your business to make it more productive, enhance the employee/consumer experience and take it to the next level.

5pm – 9pm: Consumer Hours
Consumers will enjoy complimentary food and beverages in addition to all the great gear from 5pm to 9pm, plus the opportunity to win prizes, including laptops and tablets, and speak with today’s most exciting thought leaders in the tech field.

7pm – close: RefreshMiami: Demo Night

RefreshMiami will host their popular “Demo Night”, where 10 local tech companies demo their products and ideas and are given 5 minutes each to do so. Learn about how the world of technology converges with our daily lives as these businesses try to sell their concept to a panel of expert judges. Tickets to this specific event may be attained via link.

The Lab Workshops:

The Lab will host four to six 15-minute workshops throughout the day. Topics will include but are not limited to:

• Product Photography
• Crowd-based Principles
• NFC Technology
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Collaborative Doodling
• Pitching to VCs
• Applying to Accelerators
• Hardware Hacking

The first annual South Florida Technology Summit will take place from 5pm to 9pm at the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC) located at 777 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are available via www.sfltechsummit.eventbrite.com.

ABOUT TIGERDIRECT.COM
For over 20 years, TigerDirect (http://www.tigerdirect.com) has served the needs of both personal and business computer users, selling consumer electronics, computers, digital media technology and peripherals via catalog, business to business, and Internet channels. TigerDirect is a subsidiary of Systemax Inc.

ABOUT THE LAB MIAMI
The LAB Miami is a 10,000sqft+ work-learn campus for social and tech innovation. Of the 100+ companies already taking space, the LAB Miami’s members range from freelancers, early-stage startups and nonprofits to companies with multiple funding rounds, international VCs, and traditional SMBs. www.thelabmiami.com

ABOUT REFRESHMIAMI
Refresh Miami, a non-profit organization, is the largest grassroots entrepreneurial and technology community in South Florida. Meeting monthly, Refresh regularly attracts hundreds of people who are coming together to improve the startup and technology scene in greater Miami. Over 5,000 members strong, Refresh is a driving force behind the Miami tech scene. www.refreshmiami.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:

THE WORKSHOP
Lorelle Kahn | Lorelle@workshopcollective.com | 305.458.0940
Megan Pope | Megan@workshopcollective.com | 323.397.5667

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