Drew Heitzler
THE WORLD IS YOURS
Conversation with the artist: Thursday, March 11, 6:30pm
Opening reception: Saturday, March 13, 7-10pm
Through April 30

Locust Projects is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist and filmmaker Drew Heitzler. Heitzler’s new installation focuses on a two-channel video projection that explores the 1932 film Scarface.

Before Brian DePalma’s Miami-based remake was released in 1983, an original version of Scarface, directed by Howard Hawkes and produced by Howard Hughes, was produced in Los Angeles. For this exhibition, Heitzler edits Hawkes’ film to exclude dialog and create an abstract narrative that shifts the focus from drug and street crime to white-collar crime and government complicity.

The installation will also include appropriated photographs from the book Howard Hughes, His Life and Madness that explore how the Howard Hughes Medical Center, originally headquartered in Miami, was a tax dodge for Hughes made possible by a collaboration with Richard Nixon’s brother. The windows of Locust Projects will be lined with images from the cover of a 1974 issue of Playgirl magazine, which included an article about Howard Hughes and Richard Nixon.

Together, these works lend to the Heitzler’s practice of reconsidering histories as he assembles a series of seemingly unrelated sources to re-tell a story that was never explicitly told.

Frederick J. Frenger, Jr., a blithe psychopath from California, asked the flight attendant in first class for another glass of champagne and some writing materials. She brought him a cold half-bottle, uncorked it and left it with him, and returned a few moments later with some Pan Am writing paper and a white ball point pen. For the next hour, as he sipped champagne, Freddy practiced writing the signatures of Claude L. Bytell, Ramon Mendez, and Herman T. Gotlieb.

The best way to forge a signature, he knew, was to turn it upside down and draw it instead of trying to imitate the handwriting. That was the foolproof way, if a man had the time and the privacy and was forging a document or a check. Still, close enough was usually good enough for Freddy. He was not a careful person, and a full hour was a long time for him to engage in any activity without his mind turning to something else. Comfortably full, and a trifle dizzy from the wine, Freddy stretched out in the wide reclining seat, hugging the tiny airline pillow. He slept soundly until the attendant awakened him gently and asked him to fasten his seat belt for the descent into Miami International Airport.

Drew Heitzler (b. 1972 in Charleston, South Carolina) lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Heitzler received his MFA from Hunter College in 2000. His film based projects have been exhibited internationally at galleries and institutions including Renwick Gallery, The Project, Orchard, The Swiss Institute, Sculpture Center, Anthology Film Archives, and PS1 Contemporary Art Center in New York; Blum & Poe, Redling Fine Art, China Art Objects, TRUDI, and LA>

This exhibition is made possible with the support from: Andy Warhol Foundation; Galt & Skye Mikesell; Hannibal Cox Jr. Foundation; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, and the Miami-Dade County Boardof County Commissioners. Special thanks to: Blum & Poe, Los Angeles and Renwick Gallery, New York. Design: Venture Architects.

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Join us for the Netwerk after 6 – Friday Soiree…March 12, 2010 – 8pm to 12am
A networking and social evening full of business professional’s ready to meet and mingle including Educate Tomorrow Mentors and the Fabulous South Florida Women’s Group.
Set in the ultra chic atmosphere of the National Hotel’s – D’Lounge & Tamara’s Outdoor Terrace.
There will be music, drinks, giveaways and lots of fabulous people to network with.
Drink Specials from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Choice of: $8 V.Georgio Cocktails $8 Signature Wine $7 Bottled Beer (Heineken/ Grolsch/ Guiness)
$5 appetizer menu:
Hummus & Pita Bread, Coconut Shrimp Orange Dip, Sesame grilled tuna slider, Bahamian Chicken Satay,
Mini burger with chipotle mayo, Teriyaki Beef Satay *Gratuity and tax not included
Valet: $ 15.00 (1) HALF-PRICE cocktail with valet ticket.
Address: The National Hotel is located at: 1677 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP to: info@theaxle-ep.com
*Send us your rsvp and be automatically entered into a drawing to win complimentary services from local businesses.

Hosted by: theAXLE Entertainment Productions
www.TheAXLE-EP.com

You are cordially invited to experience
IN DOWNTOWN
A Downtown Social Affair
Thursday MARCH 11TH, 2010
Starting at 9 PM
CLUB 50
Viceroy Hotel
485 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Complimentary Welcome Cocktails
RSVP is strongly recommended.
For more information please call 305.418.9494
or e-mail: RSVP@bpmediapartners.com

Come join Niki Lopez – Live Art & Networking
This Friday, March 12th the new gallery: 18 Rabbit Gallery
Friday: March 12th 8pm-12am
$10 Admission*
*Goes towards helping 18 Rabbit Gallery become a Non-Profit
16 NW 1st Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
More info: (828) 279-1481
The venue is very easy to find.
- Take I-95 to Broward Blvd.
- Take Broward Blvd. East
- Make a left on NW 1st Ave.
- It’s on the Right, just behind McDonalds, and across from the bus station
Art, Performances, Live Art, and NETWORKING!
DJ Sensitive Side will be spinning music all night long from his varied catalogue of songs from every genre. He’ll be setting the mood for the evening, which will also include live performances.
http://www.nikiartstudio.com

HAPPY HOUR WITH A CAUSE
benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida
Tuesday, March 9th // 6-9 pm
CLUB 50 at Viceroy Miami
Music by Edwin
$5 select cocktails
5% of the night’s proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida. The foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. A wish come true for a child with a life-threatening medical condition provides a special kind of magic. It creates an indomitable spirit within the child to help sustain him or her through extremely difficult times, in hopes that miracles can be achieved.
rsvp: club50@viceroymiami.com or 305-503-4400 x 7138

This Friday March 12 from 7-11pm
Gallery 101 presents: The Artwork of Barry Gross
As a Benefit for The Wellness Center of South Florida
Artist Barry Gross presents his fabulous paintings and drawings for display and sale.

Long time survivor of HIV/AIDS and an advocate of safety first, Barry will place one piece for silent auction starting at $500, with funds going to The Wellness Center of South Florida, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing support and treating HIV/AIDS in our community.

Refreshments and Gelati Martinis will be served.

The Wellness Center of South Florida is a licensed 501 (c) 3 organization located at 2921 NE 6th Avenue, Wilton Manors, FL 33334

GALLERY 101 I 3042 N. Federal Highway I Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
www.thegallery101.net

Join Arts at St Johns on Saturday evening, March 27th at 8 pm for
RUMI POETRY, MUSIC & WHIRLING DANCE

Jelaluddin Rumi, a 13th century mystical poet, has been America’s best-selling poet for many years. His books have sold more than a million copies in the U.S. Rumi’s universal legacy – through his personal life, writings, and practices – is to live in peace, to serve the highest calling, to celebrate diversity, and to love all.

POETRY – MUSIC – WHIRLING DANCERS
Hear the poetry of Rumi, dramatically spoken live by Peter Rogen in English and Amir Vahab in Farsi, accompanied by three wonderful Sufi musicians: Arsalaan playing the nay flute and harp, Osiris on frame drum and other percussions, and Amir on nay flute, tanbour, and drums. The music of the nay flute and tanbour is improvised (“taksim”) in the authentic Turkish and Persian styles.

Experience Rumi’s poems accompanied by musicians and “whirling dervish” dancers (semazen). Audience and performers may mingle afterwards. The musicians may also provide spontaneous Sufi chanting to accompany some of the poems.
Advance Tickets available here.
Advance tickets online $15. At the door: $20.
e-mail: artsatstjohns@bellsouth.net or call 305-613-2325

In Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of FREDERIC CHOPIN (1810-2010)
Please join CHOPIN VODKA For the unveiling of
The 200-LITER, ONE-OF-A-KIND BOTTLE
and inauguration of “SEVEN” at The Raleigh a new Happy Hour concept
Thursday, MARCH 11, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
THE RALEIGH
1775 COLLINS AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH
Complimentary Chopin cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Response required | chopin@zakarinpr.com

Chopin Vodka’s 200L hand-blown, bottle will be on display from March 8-14 before being auctioned for the GRAMMY Foundation® later this year.

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Frederic Chopin’s birth, Chopin Vodka created a hand-blown, seven-foot tall, 200-liter bottle. This is the largest bottle of vodka ever produced and is an exact replica of Chopin Vodka’s signature bottle.

The 200-liter bottle has kicked off its national tour and one of its first stops is The Raleigh Hotel in South Beach, March 8 – 11, 2010. There will be a series of intimate events with local professional and cultural organizations, leading up to the anniversary event on Thursday, March 11.

The series of events launches “Seven” at The Raleigh, a spirited new happy hour in the hotel’s famed Martini Bar with martinis, light bites and valet each priced at $7, seven days a week, from 5 – 8 pm.

The Chopin Vodka 200-liter bottle features autographs by several luminaries from the film world who attended the Santa Barbara International Film Festival – where the bottle debuted on the red carpet – including Oscar winners Sandra Bullock, Kathryn Bigelow and Jeff Bridges, as well as Forest Whitaker, James Cameron, Emily Blunt, Kirk Douglas, Quentin Tarantino, Carey Mulligan, Saoirse Ronan, Michael Stuhlbarg, Julianne Moore, Gabourey Sidibe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Vera Farmiga and Colin Firth.

Inspired by its namesake, Chopin Vodka will auction the bottle later this year to benefit the GRAMMY Foundation® and its important work in music preservation and archiving, guaranteeing a minimum donation of $50,000.

“Chopin Vodka has always been a serious sponsor of the arts. This new partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation is another example of how committed we are to supporting initiatives that align with our brand,” states Guillaume Grillon, brand manager of Chopin Vodka.

“Protecting our cultural legacy is central to the GRAMMY Foundation’s mission,” says Kristen Madsen, senior vice president of the GRAMMY Foundation. “That work includes preserving endangered recordings of composers as iconic as Chopin to lesser known but equally influential artists, and we are grateful for the generous support of Chopin Vodka to our ongoing programs.” About Chopin Vodka Chopin Vodka embodies purity, independence, authenticity and distinction, qualities which clearly inspired the striking bottle design and which are reinforced by the brand’s uniquely creamy, full-bodied flavor from naturally grown potatoes. 2010 is the third consecutive year of Chopin Vodka’s partnership with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. It is also the 200th anniversary of Frederic Chopin’s birth, and to celebrate, the brand debuted on the red carpet, a 200-liter bottle – the largest bottle of vodka ever produced. For recipes and more information about Chopin Vodka, please visit www.facebook.com/ChopinVodka and follow our Twitter feed at http://twitter.com/ChopinVodka.

About The GRAMMY Foundation® The GRAMMY Foundation® was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy®, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyfoundation.com.

TONINO LAMBORGHINI CAFFÉ CORSA OPENS ITS FIRST US LOCATION

Tonino Lamborghini, whose father introduced the world to the ultra-sleek Lamborghini sports car, has parlayed his generational sense of style and decadence into Tonino Lamborghini’s Caffé Corsa, at the new Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallendale, FL. An upscale Italian eatery, with all the style you expect from the Lamborghini name, Tonino Lamborghini is the newest locale for light bites, cocktails or a full dining experience, set within South Florida’s hottest outdoor entertainment destination for shopping, dining and nightlife.

Under the direction of Italian-born Executive Chef Paolo Del Papa, the restaurant presents homemade pastas, assorted meats and cheeses, fresh salads, handcrafted Neapolitan pizzas and traditional Italian desserts. Signature dishes include the Penne Alla Bolognese Lamborghini Style, Branzino Al Forno with lemon artichokes and asparagus, and La Milanese, veal with arugula, tomato and lemon dressing. An extensive wine list curated by master sommelier Massimiliano D’Agostino offers a taste of the varied regions of Italy and the Tonino Lamborghini brand while cocktail creations include the Lambor-Mosa with Maker’s Mark, orange juice, maple syrup and Prosecco, and the Café Chocolate Tini, Grey Goose, white and dark chocolate liquors and espresso.

The restaurant is distinguished by a clean, modern Italian design that incorporates elements of Tonino Lamborghini’s rich history of panache and elegance. The bold black, red, white and silver color palate is drawn from the famed charging bull logo whose shield silhouette is also reflected in the ceiling design. Luminous wall-sized photos showing historical Lamborghini family pictures are mixed with modern art work, subtly linking the past and present. The retro vibe is further enhanced by blending modern finishings, sleek leather banquettes and onyx tabletops with rough, textured flooring that evokes the Italian tradition of hand craftsmanship.

Hours: Open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Mon–Wed 11:30am-11pm | Thur-Fri 11:30am-midnight | Sat 10:30-midnight | Sun 10:30am-10pm

Tonino Lamborghini Caffé Corsa is located in The Village of Gulfstream Park at 501 South Federal Highway, Hallendale Beach, FL 33009 | 305.456.4500 | www.toninolamborghinicaffeatgulfstream.us

Livetronic masterminds Pnuma Trio and Big Gigantic are coming to Florida for a five-night run that includes a Thursday, March 18 date at The White Room. Their unique brand of live, improvised electronica is a great way to lead into WMC.

Colorado heavyweights Pnuma Trio and Big Gigantic bring their unique brands of livetronica to Florida for a five-show run March 15-20. Pnuma Trio will showcase their powerful improvisation that propelled them onto the scene along with their evolved soundscapes, creating a spacious atmosphere for dance-inducing beats. Opening act Big Gigantic combines DJ elements with a live band setup and dynamic sax solos, introducing hard-hitting dance beats and booming bass lines with unforgettable melodies. Together Pnuma Trio and Big Gigantic offer two explosive sets of musical exploration routed in the lush electro/jam style.
Monday, March 15: Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville (Doors at 8PM; $10 adv/$15 DOS)
Wednesday, March 17: Black Booth, Orlando (Doors at 8PM; $10 adv/$15 DOS)
Thursday, March 18: The White Room, 1306 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136 | 305.995.5050 (Doors at 9PM; $10 adv/$15 DOS)
Friday, March 19: Crowbar, Tampa (Doors at 9PM; $10 adv/$15 DOS)
Saturday, March 20: Engine Room, Tallahassee (Doors at 9PM; $10 adv/$15 DOS)
All shows are 18+ and tickets are available at http://www.glittergluproductions.com/.

About Pnuma Trio
Dynamic, scene-setting electronica youngsters, Pnuma Trio, have been known for their forward-thinking compositions and moving, powerful improvisations since their explosion onto the scene in 2004. Ben Hazelgrove, Alex Botwin, and Lane Shaw released their debut studio album, Character, on STS9’s label, 1320 Records. A refined, glitch-informed electro/hip-hop feel with all the dynamic energy of their DJ-killing live show, the new album represents a significantly evolved version of Pnuma’s futuristic sound: tighter, more focused, and higher resolution. The long synth solos have been replaced by careful layering. Instead of building each song to it’s climax, the band percolates on hot remixed urban ideas, letting the production create the spacious atmosphere. Visit www.pnumatrio.com for more info!

About Big Gigantic
Boulder’s Big Gigantic has been killing the live-electronic music scene as of late. Moving from small club gigs around Colorado to playing shows with STS9, Bassnectar, and Pnuma Trio while hitting summer festivals throughout the country. The two-man sound-machine of Big Gigantic is the latest project from producer/saxophonist Dominic Lalli (Motet) and drummer Jeremy Salken. Showcasing an array of gripping composition by combining DJ elements with a live band setup. Mixing thoughtful melodic ideas with pulsating dance tunes, Big Gigantic flavors the electronic music scene with powerful sax solos and soulful synth lines on top of super hot beats. Their debut album, Fire It Up, combines hard-hitting dance beats and booming bass lines with lush electronic landscapes and unforgettable melodies. Visit www.biggigantic.net for more info and a free download of Fire It Up!

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