Barock Miami Grand Opening 4/23/13

Barock Miami Grand Opening
Tuesday, 04/23/2013, 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Interior_BarockMiamiBarock Miami
1412 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Join us for signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate the first state-side location of Barock, and the first American venture of European hospitality team, The Pravda Group. Experience refreshing cocktails like the Electric Lemonade and Miami Mai Tai, which both feature homemade syrups and locally sourced ingredients, and passed bites like the Organic Beef Carpaccio, Coconut Cured Lobster, Tartar 2 Ways and Pork Bo Ssam ‘Tacos’ to name a few. Enjoy live music and the best of European hospitality as we cheers to a new, alternative kind of dining in South Beach. For additional information, please email barock@taraink.com.

Billiards Tournament Wednesday Nights at Tobacco Road 4/24/13

Billiards Tournament Wednesday Nights at Tobacco Road
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 08:00 pm – 05:00 am
pool-tourn-invite-3Tobacco Road-Upstairs in the Cabaret Lounge
626 S. Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Every Wednesday at 8 pm Tobacco Road is hosting Billiard Tournament Night. Enjoy Drink Specials and a $150 Cash Prize located in the Cabaret Lounge

Tobacco Road is making Wednesday nights Billiard Tournament night. Every Wednesday in the Cabaret Lounge, prepare to compete for a $150 cash prize. While showing off your skills, take advantage of our $3 PBRs and $1 shots drink specials. Entry is only $10 to play!

WHAT: Billard Tournament
$10 Entry
$150 Cash Prize

WHEN: Every Wednesday Night 8pm

WHERE: Tobacco Road- Upstairs in the Cabaret Lounge
626 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Chris Raschka and Bob Staake 5/4/13

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Chris Raschka and Bob Staake
Bluebird-book-image1Saturday, 05/04/2013, 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Chris and Bob are talented, award-winning artists in their own right and will incorporate drawing/painting demonstrations into their presentation.

In Chris’s latest EVERYONE CAN LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE: Learning to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones of childhood, and no one captures the emotional ups and downs of the experience better than Chris Raschka, who won the 2012 Caldecott Medal for A Ball for Daisy. Using very few words and lots of expressive pictures, here is a picture book that not only shows kids how to learn to ride, but captures what it feels like to fall . . . get up . . . fall again . . . and finally “by luck, grace, and determination” ride a bicycle!

Bob Staake’s latest BLUEBIRD: In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and truly believes he was born to write this story.

This event is brought to us by Random House Unplugs: Random House is committed to helping schools, libraries and bookstores nationwide UNPLUG and Read during Screen Free Week to raise awareness about the importance of balancing screen time against other developmentally important tasks, like reading.

To pre-purchase books or for more information contact 954-262-0255 or Museumstore@moafl.org

Sierra Nevada Quality Control 4/29/13

Sierra Nevada Quality Control
Monday, 04/29/2013, 07:00 pm –
sierra-nevada-flyerRiverside Market
608 SW 12th Ave,
ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link

It’s not easy to make quality craft beer so we are bringing in a specialist to show you how it’s done! Join us Monday, April 29th for a demonstration from the Sierra Nevada quality control specialist and learn about the culture of the products while sipping on some brews. Spend some quality time with our quality control specialist and enjoy great beers and giveaways!

Cinco De Mayo Celebration Brickell Festival 5/4/13

Cinco De Mayo Celebration Brickell Festival
Saturday, 05/04/2013, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
cincodemayofestival2-CopyBrickell Fest
1001 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link

The 2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fest 22,000 square feet featuring Music, Margaritas, Mariachis, Mini-Wrestlers, Mechanical Bull Rides, Mexican Bites y Mucho Mas!

Two days of Fiesta! Saturday 5/4/2013 & Sunday 5/5/2013

Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fest, will be the home to various beer and tequila brands, a variety of menu options, crowd pleasing games, local DJ’s, live musical performances, beer stations, full bar, V.I.P tent, mechanical bull and more. With 2,500 plus expected attendance, Cinco De Mayo will be the hub for all of the other Cinco De mayo parties in the area.

Use Promo Code: MEXICANOS to obtain discounted tickets.

About Mexicanos en Miami:
The best of Miami by the Mexicans in Miami
Join us on the different professional, social and recreational activities we organize, get to know our vibrant community of Mexicans in Miami, be aware of the best Mexican restaurants in town, be part of our celebrations enjoying our Traditions, Tequila & Mariachis and become a friend of Mexico!
www.mexicanosenmiami.net

RSVP to the event at www.BrickellFestival.com

Girls Night Out Wednesdays’ 4 Year Anniversary “Miami Vice Edition” with Vanilla Ice Performing Live 4/24/13

Girls Night Out Wednesdays’ 4 Year Anniversary “Miami Vice Edition” with Vanilla Ice Performing Live
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
905582_510645612304746_498933267_oBlue Martini Brickell
900 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

Megacity Events invites you to Girls Night Out Wednesdays’ 4 Year Anniversary Party “Miami Vice Edition” at Blue Martini Brickell (Miami) featuring Vanilla Ice performing LIVE!

Celebrating Luigi Lone’s Birthday

Ladies: RSVP for complimentary admission and champagne all night and half-price all other drinks.
Gents: RSVP for complimentary admission before midnight.

For Guest List & Table Reservations/Bottle Service, email MegaCityGroup@gmail.com

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Dana Buckley author of the Living Desert 5/2/13

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Dana Buckley author of the Living Desert
Thursday, 05/02/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Dana_Buckley_coverMuseum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Award-winning photographer, Dana Buckley recently released her second fine art photography book, Living Desert. In her new book, Dana traveled to some of the nation’s most undiscovered terrain and captured plant life that has thrived in the most rugged conditions, including cacti, agaves, aloes and shrubs.

In the book Living Desert, Buckley captures plant life that has thrived in the most rugged conditions where life is a struggle and beauty is even harder won.

To pre-purchase a book or for more information call 954-262-0255 or Museumstore@moafl.org

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Augusten Burroughs, author of THIS IS HOW: Surviving What You Think You Can’t 5/4/13

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Augusten Burroughs, author of THIS IS HOW: Surviving What You Think You Can’t
Saturday, 05/04/2013, 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
This-Is-How-bookMuseum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

If you believe life has a grudge against you, if you have ever wondered –How am I supposed to survive this? This is how.

Augusten Burroughs is the number one New York Times bestselling author of A Wolf at the Table, Possible Side Effects, Magical Thinking, Dry, Running with Scissors, and Sellevision.

This is a ticketed event. You will receive a free ticket with the purchase of the book ($15.00). Additional tickets may be purchased for $5.00 each. You must pre-purchase your book from Books & Books at the Museum to enter the signing line. Books and tickets can be purchased by calling 954-262-0255 or Museumstore@moafl.org

Monthly Art Roundtable 5/14/13

Monthly Art Roundtable
Tuesday, 05/14/2013, 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

A complimentary event for members at the Museum Enthusiast ($150) level and above

Join our curatorial staff, faculty, and educators for a fascinating and informal behind-the-scenes discussion on the inner workings of our Museum of Art. To RSVP and for more information, contact Lee Ledegang at lee.ledegang@moafl.org or 954-262-0221. Lunch is available at our own Museum Café and a discount applies for Museum members. Please pre-order by Friday, May 10.

Get In The Zone: What Foreign Trade Zones Can Do For You! Seminar 5/22/13

Get In The Zone: What Foreign Trade Zones Can Do For You! Seminar
Wednesday, 05/22/2013, 09:00 am – 11:00 am
Miami Free Zone Conference Center
2315 NW 107 Ave Suite 2M08-10,
Doral, Florida 33172
More Info Link

In celebration of Florida World Trade Month 2013, Miami Free Zone is hosting a free seminar on Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ). The goal is to educate businesses and individuals about the benefits of using an FTZ, and their importance in helping grow international trade, increasing exports and creating jobs in our communities.

AutoNation Academy of Art + Design Open House 5/18/13

AutoNation Academy of Art + Design Open House
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Join us at the AutoNation Academy of Art + Design Open House where you will have the opportunity to rotate through our studios and disciplines, including: Drawing and Painting, Ceramics, Computer / Graphic Arts, Printmaking and Textiles.

Meet and speak with our Academy Director Anthony Lauro and Faculty members about their respective course offerings and workshops.

For more information and to RSVP please contact 954-262-0239 or education1@moafl.org

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Ella Cisneros, author of Pulses of Abstraction in Latin America 5/18/13

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Ella Cisneros, author of Pulses of Abstraction in Latin America
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
ellen-cisnerosMuseum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Join us as we welcome Ella Cisneros, a Venezuelan –born major art collector, who runs the Cisneros Fontanels Foundation in Miami.

If anything defines the adventure of twentieth-century art it is its liberation from the pursuit of beauty as an end in itself. It was a moment of change in which art and artists arose as researchers and producers of knowl¬edge, reflection and experience. In this convulsive panorama that shook the very foundations of art, as we can see in Pulses of Abstraction in Latin America, we find some of the most inspiring experiences and ex¬plorations ever to occur in the history of art.

There will be a conversation between Ella Cisneros and Peter Boswell, Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Curator at Large.

To pre-purchase a book or for more information, contact 954-262-0255 or Museumstore@moafl.org

Sushi+Sake Happy Hour pres. by Hiro Sake 4/19/13

Sushi+Sake Happy Hour pres. by Hiro Sake
Friday, 04/19/2013, 06:30 pm –
Kungfu-HiroSake-HappyHour-Flyer_rgbKung Fu Kitchen & Sushi
1720 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link

You are cordially invited to the
SUSHI+SAKE HAPPY HOUR
presented by HIRO SAKE

KUNG FU KITCHEN & SUSHI
inside the Catalina Hotel & Beach Club

April 19th, 2013 6:30pm
RSVP: http://hirosakeatkungfu.eventbrite.com

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Makeovers, Martini’s & Mingling a fundraiser for Relay for Life 4/17/13

Makeovers, Martini’s & Mingling a fundraiser for Relay for Life
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Villa Woodbine
2167 S Bayshore Drive,
Coconut grove, Florida 33133
Webpage Link

Miami beach women’s business council hosts this great event to raise money to
Fulfill their goal for fundraising for Relay for life! We open this event to everyone
To come and enjoy a wonderful event full of fabulous surprises as well
As gray food and drinks etc All donated from or sponsors !
100% of proceeds of donations collected at this event will go to the relay for life fortunately
Because of all the generous donations from business
Owners all over Miami who are participating . Please join , RSVP on our fb link ands
You can donate at the door!

The Art of Wine and Food Series presents Homage to Fromage: Winning Wine and Cheese Pairings Perfect for Entertaining 5/23/13

The Art of Wine and Food Series presents “Homage to Fromage: Winning Wine and Cheese Pairings Perfect for Entertaining!”
Thursday, 05/23/2013, 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Miskew-MOAFL-WineMuseum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

$40 per person

This monthly series will be hosted by Stephanie Miskew, certified sommelier and wine educator. The guest chef of the month will pair perfect flavors with these fine wines making our tastings the talk of the town.

Reservations are required and seating is limited. For more information and to RSVP contact Gail Vilone at 954-262-0249 or gvilone@moafl.org

Glenmorangie And Ardbeg Present Twain vs. Orwell At Broken Shaker 4/2/13

Glenmorangie And Ardbeg Present Twain vs. Orwell At Broken Shaker
Tuesday, 04/02/2013, 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
DSC_7541Broken Shaker
2727 Indian Creek Drive,
Miami Beach , Florida 33140
Webpage Link

More then 200 guests gathered recently at Broken Shaker to celebrate two iconic whiskeys and two great American writers at the Twain vs. Orwell Mixology Competition presented by Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. Eight local mixologists and members of the United States Bartenders Guild competed in a literary inspired competition to see who could create the freshest new Twain or Orwell inspired cocktail using Ardbeg or Glenmorangie single malt whiskey.

The trial was performed “Iron Chef’ style before four judges: David Blackmore, global brand ambassador for Glenmorangie/Arbeg, Trisha Cancilla, regional marketing manager for Glenmorangie/Ardbeg; Galena Mosevich, cocktail writer for Miami.com and The Miami Herald, and Mickey Heads, distillery manager for Ardbeg who came in all the way from Scotland to be a part of the event.

At 7:30pm, live bagpipes sounded to present the competition finalists Trevor Alberts of Gramp’s in Wynwood and Michael Parish of Broken Shaker, who each won a private edition bottle of Ardbeg or Glenmorangie. But to name the ultimate cocktail and mixologist, the contestants then entered a sudden death round where they each had to create a shot using Ardbeg or Glenmorangie. Michael Parish was crowned the first place winner earning a brand new iPad mini for his inventive and delicious concoction.

Guest enjoyed a variety of single malt whiskey samples throughout the evening including Ardbeg’s private edition Galileo, which was just named theWorld’s Best Single Malt Whiskey at the 2013 World Whiskey Awards in London. Ardbeg’s 10 Year Old, Uigeadail and Corryvreckan were also served along with Glenmorangie’s The Original Lasanta, Quinta Ruban and Nectar d’Or.

Artist Jon Grey entertained the crowd with the live creation of an original Twain vs. Ardbeg painting. Other fun highlights included Twain and Orwell Madlibs, an interactive photo area where guests could dress up as characters from Twain and Orwell books, butler passed Scottish bites, and of course,Broken Shaker’s famous hand crafted punch bowls.

What’s the connection between the whiskey’s and these writers? Glenmorangie’s Ealanta is aged exclusively in wooden casks sourced from the Mark Twain Nation Forest in the Missouri Ozark Mountains. While George Orwell wrote his famous book 1984 while living on the Isle of Jura in Scotland. The area is next to Islay, the home of Ardbeg.

Support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society With Equinox 4/18/13

Support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society With Equinox
Thursday, 04/18/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
logo_mwoyEquinox Aventura Club
19501 Biscayne Blvd,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Webpage Link

Support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Join Us At Equinox Aventura Club
On Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Registration at 6:30 PM

All in attendance will receive a 3-Day Complimentary Pass to Equinox and the opportunity to purchase a raffle prize sponsored by Equinox, valued at $550.00. (Raffle Includes: 1 Month Equinox Membership, 1 Personal Fitness Training Session, 1 Pilates Session)

You will also receive:
• 1 hour Fitness Class (Stacked and Shock Wave)
• Complimentary Stretching From Certified Personal Trainers
• Complimentary Water, Protein Bars, & Fruit
• Enjoy Equinox Spa/Gym Amenities (Towels Included)

Equinox Aventura Club
Located in the Aventura Mall at 19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Park on the 3rd floor of the Nordstrom parking lot.

$20- advance registration, $25 – at Equinox
Register in advance at http://www.mwoy.org/pages/pb/pbc13/jsanchez13
**Click on “Donate” then select “Other” and be sure to write in the “Your Message” box “For Fitness Event”
Raffle Ticket-1 for $10.00/ 6 for $50
Space is limited, please RSVP to reserve your spot

Pachamama Uprising: Yoga, Beach Cleanup 4/21/13

Pachamama Uprising: Yoga, Beach Cleanup
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 04:00 pm –
199The Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Our collective mission is clear; we are obliged to leave the world in better condition for our children- who powerfully represent the future before our very eyes. We see Yoga, Beach Cleanup celebrations as the perfect combination of honoring Earth Day. Pachamama Uprising is a satellite event for Sustainatopia, which is considered the Art Basel for Environmentalist & Sustainability.

ActionCLUB Group Coaching – 16 Week Program 4/25/13

ActionCLUB Group Coaching – 16 Week Program
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:30 pm
The Offices at the Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave, Suite 100,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link

ActionCLUB is an amazing 16 week program…

Full investment for ActionCLUB is just $2,995, or you can use one of our easy payment plans.

Here’s how it works…

It’s 8 evening sessions on everything from setting your goals and vision right through to team building, marketing, sales and many of the basic fundamentals you need to get your business really moving. It’s far more educational and really focused on you learning what you can do today to get your business moving…

RSVP: http://www.actioncoachteamsage.com/events/2013/04/25/group-coaching/actionclub-group-coaching/
Price: $2,995.00
Contact: Victoria Alce at 305-285-9264

TAX #RELIEF at Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge 4/15/13

TAX #RELIEF at Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge
Monday, 04/15/2013, 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
392922_166467036843358_337358565_nPoseidon Greek Restaurant and Outdoor Lounge
1131 Washington Ave ,
MIami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

TAX RELIEF has never been this sweet!!!!!! Come dine at Poseidon Greek restaurant & outdoor lounge , Buy One Meal Get One Meal for $1.00 plus 2 for 1 drinks !!!

Florida International University CARTA Alumni Networking Happy Hour 4/23/13

Florida International University CARTA Alumni Networking Happy Hour
Tuesday, 04/23/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Segafredo Brickell
1421 South Miami Ave. ,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

The FIU Architecture + The Arts and the FIU Alumni Association are hosting CARTA Alumni Networking Happy Hour, an alumni gathering night of golden panther pride.

The event takes place on April 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Segafredo Brickell, 1421 South Miami Ave. Miami, FL 33130.

Appetizer and a drink are included. The fee of the event is $10 for Alumni Association members, and $15 for non-members (cash only at the door).

Interested parties must RSVP at asnigarc@fiu.edu or call at (305) 348-1805.

Average Joe Art Sale, Writer’s Bench edition 5/5/13

Average Joe Art Sale, Writer’s Bench edition
Sunday, 05/05/2013, 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm
PrintYo Space
294 NE 62nd St,
Miami, Florida 33138
Facebook Link

We have a fresh batch of visiting artists at the gallery along with our Resident Artists, selling everything from original works, to limited edition prints, and merchandise (Apparel, accessories, and more). The best part? We’re capping the selling price at $250 per item. You can walk away with an original piece of art to brighten up your place or to offer as an amazing unique gift for less than the price of an iPod. (Disclaimer: Resident Artists may have more expensive work in their studios)

Resident Artists:
-Lorie Setton: http://www.loriesetton.com/
-Kazilla: http://kazilla.biz/
-Ivan Roque: http://allhailtla.com/Home.html
-Cristina Isabel Rivera: http://sancrisabel.tumblr.com/

Visiting Artists:
-Buddah Funk: http://www.bfunkart.com/
-Elio Mercado: http://www.sketchesformankind.com/
-Dorandy Mercado: http://instagram.com/dorandy
-8bit Lexicon: https://www.facebook.com/8bitLexicon
-GG: http://ggartwork.com/
-James Brutus: jamescrayons.tumblr.com
-Teepop: http://teepop.com/
-JNGL (Andres Carmiol): http://jnglart.com/
-Goop Massta: http://shoplivelife.launchrock.com/
-WHUT: http://www.flickr.com/photos/whutbm
-Cone: https://www.facebook.com/pages/CONE/141258282619534
-Rno:
-Ernesto Kunde: http://www.kundeart.com/
-Natalia Molina: http://nataliamolina.com/
-TRAP: http://iftrap.com/
-Rei Ramirez: http://reiramirez.com/
-Daniel Ferrer: http://www.simpleskateboards.com/

If:Miami will be back with a new local entrepreneur for you this month. Described as “an open source entrepreneurship (OSE) project”, you’ll get the opportunity to meet with their team and find out exactly what they’re all about.

Los Chamos is going to be out front serving up their delicious Venezuelan food (arepas, empanadas, etc) so come hungry and leave happy (I don’t know which fast food chain I just took that from but hopefully they won’t notice/mind).

www.yo-miami.com
http://ifmiami.org/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Chamos-Food-Truck/105756006182280

Gringo Bingo at Wood Tavern 5/1/13

Gringo Bingo at Wood Tavern
Wednesday, 05/01/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
gringo-bingo-flyerWood Tavern
2531 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

Don your pancho and grab some amigos because it’s time for some good ol’ fashioned bingo!

Yo Miami’s bringing you the same game you remember playing as a kid, only now you win free booze and tacos instead of those crappy plastic dinosaurs. Daniel Reskin is back in his hosting pants and will be shotcallin those bingo numbers like nobody’s business.

Prizes are going to include everything from free drink tickets, to tacos, to t-shirts and more!
We’ll also have another fun bunch of goodies from our friends at Wasabi Fashion Kult and a shopping spree at their shop The Kult!

And make sure you get there in time for the last game which’ll be for a package including a $25 bar tab! (Oh yea, did we mention the 1/2 price drinks from 5-8pm?)

So come out, get your senior citizen on, and learn why the old folks do it right.

www.yo-miami.com
https://www.facebook.com/woodtavern
https://www.facebook.com/THEKULT?fref=ts

Models 4 Sustainability II 4/19/13

Models 4 Sustainability II
Friday, 04/19/2013, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
MODELS-4-SUSTAINABILITY-IIShore Club Hotel
1901 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139-3281
Facebook Link

Party with Models, for Charity

MOMM Organization in conjunction with Sustainatopia bring you “Models 4 Sustainability” at Shore Club’s Skybar on Friday, April 19th

WHO/WHAT

For a special On The Radar Friday, Sustainatopia 2013 and Shore Club present Models 4 Sustainability Friday April 19th at 9PM to support ECOMB and Urban GreenWorks, two local environmental organizations working to protect Flagler Monument Island. Models 4 Sustainability is launching a new project to help restore Flagler Monument Island as an ecological, educational, recreational and historical resource for Miami Beach. Mayor Bower along with Commissioner Michael Gongora will be accepting a check for $25K from an anonymous donor to the City of Miami Beach for the Conservancy of Monument Island. The big check presentation will take place at 9:30pm.

Skybar at Shore Club will feature beats by DJ Alex Butler and DJ Spencer Gordon. Stunning Latin celebrities from Vida Miami TV will host and help promote building community awareness and raising funds to implement the vision of a Monument Island Conservancy Plan. A percentage of the night’s proceeds will benefit ECOMB and Urban GreenWorks and models will be on hand with easy info on how to donate directly to the organizations.

Final Four Classical Sundays at Five in Aventura 4/21/13

Final Four Classical Sundays at Five in Aventura
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:30 pm
KM-Aventura-eflyerAventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street ,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Webpage Link

The fourth and final of the Miami International Piano Festival’s “Four Classical Sundays at Five” will feature pianist Kemal Gekic and violist Michael Klotz in a special chamber program at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Aventura, FL at 5 P.M on Sunday, April 21st.

The Miami International Piano Festival’s Four Classical Sundays at Five are intimate, classical, salon-style recitals presented at the beautiful Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. They feature some of the most renowned artists from around the globe and revitalize the tradition of the salon concerts of the 19th century. Each artist is invited to speak with the audience and reveal their insights and thoughts about the repertoire, the composers and their own personal interpretations. This creates a level of intimacy between performer and spectator that is not typical at more conventional recitals. A post-recital meet-the-artist reception allows audience and performers to get to know one another even further.

The Vagabond welcomes Louie Vega Celebrating Carmel Ophir’s Birthday! 4/20/13

The Vagabond welcomes Louie Vega Celebrating Carmel Ophir’s Birthday!
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
carmelbday420The Vagabond
30 NE 14 Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link

Saturday April 20th, 2013

The Vagabond
invites you to
“Brothers from Different Mothers”
LOUIE VEGA
Returns in Celebration of
CARMEL OPHIR’S Birthday!

with Resident DJs
Brad Strickland | Ryan Evans

in the Garden
A Spicy Birthday Celebration for
DJ WASABI

Advanced Tickets Available at
www.wantickets.com/vagabond

The Vagabond
30 NE 14th Street
Downtown Miami
thevagabondmiami.com

Discovery Series Takes Over Colony Theater 5/16/13-5/19/13

Discovery Series Takes Over Colony Theater May 16-19, 2013
Thursday, 05/16/2013, 07:45 pm – 09:45 pm
discovery2013-flyerColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd. ,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
Webpage Link

True to its mission to “discover, promote, support and document the great masters of the keyboard,” three compelling new artists will make their first solo recital appearances in S. Florida. Each was chosen for their unique ability to bring personal and fresh interpretations to classical piano masterpieces. The Miami International Piano Festival offers six unique and inspiring performances including a premiere event of “Music & Painting” which will feature a celebrated artist inspired by music, painting live before the audience.

Women’s Success Summit VII 5/21/13

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Women’s Success Summit VII
Tuesday, 05/21/2013, 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
Womens-Success-Summit-VII-Promo-FlyerThe Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, Next to The Lab Miami
404 Northwest 26th Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

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.

Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge Celebrates Their Grand Opening 4/17/13

Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge Celebrates Their Grand Opening on Wednesday, 4/17/13
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 07:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Poseidon Greek Restaurant and Outdoor Lounge
1131 Washington Ave ,
MIami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Poseidon has arrived to South Beach bringing vibrant energy and greek culture. Poisedon Greek Restaurant and Lounge invites guest to experience what authentic greek cuisine is all about with in door and outdoor seating. The Outdoor Lounge is perfect to dine in or simply enjoy a signature greek cocktail.

Poseidon Chef Demetrios Pyliots, takes pride in cooking with greek and natural ingredients on each dish; such as Kalamata olives, oregano, rosemary and thyme that are grown and imported from Taygetos Mountain of Kalamata; pure Chios masticha, grown in the Skinos tree; and the Messinian Bay delicacy, a wild fish egg caviar and fresh fish imported from the Aegean Sea of Greece to name a few.

“I am excited to share an authentic greek menu with a modern twist” said Greek Executive Chef Demetrios Pyliots

Guest are in for a special treat at Poseidon’s Grand Opening Celebration as they will be able to try greek bites and cocktails.

RSVP HERE: rsvp@identitymediaco.com

98+ Points – A Wine by the Bay Collector’s Club Event 4/27/13

98+ Points – A Wine by the Bay Collector’s Club Event
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 08:45 pm
WBB-Collectors-Club-LOGO-WhiteBackgroundR1Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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The second edition of Wine by the Bay’s Collector’s Club onsite events will showcase wines rated 98+ points by some the world’s most famous wine critics. Join Stefano Campanini for a spectacular evening of wine and conversation while contemplating “The Curated Wine List” —

> Taittinger Comtes Blanc de Blanc 2002: 98 points from Robert Parker

The most special Champagne we have ever tasted. This is Chardonnay perfection in a glass! Drinks beautifully young and has the capacity to age for decades.

> Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Bordeaux Blanc 2009: 98 points from Robert Parker

An opulent white to sip slowly. When it warms and opens up in the glass you get a mouthful of buttered citrus, grapefruit and gravelly texture/acidity before a terrific lingering finish.

> Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista 2009: 98 points from Robert Parker

Black fruit, depth, opulence, and an endless finish. Grapes sourced from a vineyard planted in 1910!

> Fontodi Flaccianello delle Piave 2006: 99 points from Wine Spectator

Powerful flavors of coffee, bitter cherry, vanilla bean and Tuscan terroir in an extremely elegant package. The nose goes on for days, as does the finish. The layers of fruit and chewy tannin in between will take your breath away!

> Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale 2010: 99 points from Robert Parker

The nose is complex, with notes of white chocolate and truffle that lead you into a gorgeous Chateauneuf du Pape with full-bodied texture, and rich flavors of blackberry, spice, licorice and lavender.

An advance ticket purchase is required by calling 305.455.9791. RSVP’s can be made by phone or email at info@winebtb.com.

Girl’s Night Out Miami Vice Party featuring Vanilla Ice Performance at Blue Martini Brickell 4/24/13

Girl’s Night Out Miami Vice Party featuring Vanilla Ice Performance April 24th 2013 at Blue Martini Brickell
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 11:00 pm – 04:00 am
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900 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Blue Martini Brickell is producing a Miami Vice 90s theme party in celebration of four years of their popular Girl’s Night Out party. Celebrity guest, Vanilla Ice, will be performing his 1990s single “Ice Ice Baby,” which was the first hip-hop single to top the Billboard charts.

Ring Finger Studio Bridal Ring Sample Sale! 5/5/13

Ring Finger Studio Bridal Ring Sample Sale!
Sunday, 05/05/2013, 12:00 pm –
SampleSaleInvitationRing Finger Studio
2 NE 40th Street Suite #302,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

Private jeweler, Ring Finger Studio, is opening their Design District doors for a two day Sample Sale. Guests arriving at the private studio can expect to receive discounts of up to 70% on high-end engagement rings and wedding bands from brands like Scott Kay and Tiffany, as well as custom pieces by Ring Finger Studio.

Engagement rings selections include an array of fancy yellow and white diamonds. Proposing men can get a deal on a select diamond engagement rings with center diamonds ranging from one to three carats.

Wedding bands styles include platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and diamond bands for men and women.

Hurry in though, the sample sale is two days only and rings are sure to go fast!

Sunday, May 5th 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 6th 12:00-8:00 p.m.

12 Nights: The Treble Girls on Earth 4/20/13

12 Nights: The Treble Girls on Earth
Sunday, 04/20/2013, 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm
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2000 Convention Dr. ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

The Treble Girls celebrate Earth Day with their trademark stratospheric sound as they navigate the celestial stars with their extraordinary rendition of Stockhausen’s Tierkreis. Returning to earth this spectacular flute and violin duo will feature newly composed music by David Dramm, Natacha Diels, Jorrit Dijkstra, Anne La Berge and Martin Parker.

Electrifying, moving and covering untraveled roads from avant-garde virtuosity to highly charged computer-assisted improvisation, this extraordinary mother/daughter duo puts together flute and live electronics pioneer Anne La Berge with rising new music violinist Diamanda La Berge Dramm. The concert includes world premieres by three composers who together explore the electronic, improvisatory and compositional edges of today’s music.

Bring your kids to the Miami Children Museum at 1PM on Saturday, April 20 for a micro-concert by The Treble Girls.

Backroom Comedy Club April Event 4/19/13

Backroom Comedy Club April Event
Friday, 04/19/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
backroomTom’s NFL Sports Bar & Grill
5001 NW 36th Street,
Miami Springs, Florida 33166
Facebook Link

Live Comedy Show at Tom’s NFL Sports Bar in Miami Springs
Reservations Requested shadow@bboi.net or call 305-343-2930
Facebook page
http://https://www.facebook.com/#!/BackroomComedyClub

Fourth Annual Overseas Chinese Gala 5/18/13

Fourth Annual Overseas Chinese Gala
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 05:00 pm –
inviteInterContinental at Doral Miami
2505 NW 87 AVE,
Doral, Florida 33172
More Info Link

Fourth Annual Overseas Chinese Gala, in celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. An award-winning Taiwanese chef, will travel from Taiwan to prepare a special dinner. Seven courses will be served – each delicious, some delicate, others robust, and all presented with artistry and pageantry. This unique cuisine cannot be obtained anywhere else in the United States. Dress code is black tie optional.

$150 per ticket. Tables and sponsorships also available.

2013 Women’s Chamber President’s Reception 4/16/13

2013 Women’s Chamber President’s Reception
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
2013-WCC-Presidents-ReceptionTotalbank Brickell
800 Brickell Avenue, Lobby Level,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

Make meaningful connections at our 2013 President’s Reception while enjoying a selection of fine wines and hors d’oeuvres. Members, as an added benefit to your membership, introduce a colleague or friend to the Chamber by bringing them as your complimentary guest.

Private Screening of The Leap 4/25/13

Private Screening of The Leap
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 06:30 pm –
Miami Jewish Health System-
Douglas Gardens Campus at 5200 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Join The Miami Jewish Health Systems for a private screening of short film, “The Leap.” University of Miami graduate student, Yale Yang used science fiction to show the story of a physicist suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Come to a cocktail reception, prior to the screening at our Douglas Garden Campus, where the film was shot. Proceeds will help The NOTABLES, a supportive arm of MJHS Foundation. Screening admission is free and cocktail reception tickets can be purchased from our website.

Lilac and Lilies Boutique Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree 4/25/13

Lilac and Lilies Boutique Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Lilac and Lilies Boutique
2541 East Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link

Lilac And Lilies Boutique is teaming up with celebrity jewelry designer Jennifer Zeuner to host an exclusive trunk show party. Guests will have the rare opportunity to meet and get styled by Zeuner while enjoying cocktails, light bites and 15 percent off her new spring accessories. Popular amongst celebrities, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Alessandra Ambrosio, Zeuner’s jewelry carries a unique look of freedom and creativity that promises to add punch to any spring ensemble.

Schools Can Sign-Up to Marlins Think Tank Sweepstakes and Win A Special Marlins Visit 4/25/13

Schools Can Sign-Up to Marlins Think Tank Sweepstakes and Win A Special Marlins Visit
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
MM_MLOGO_MIAMI_WBG1Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link

For Immediate Release
Carolina Perrina
Thursday, April 11, 2013
(305) 480-1388
cperrina@marlins.com

SCHOOLS CAN SIGN UP TO THE MARLINS THINK TANK SWEEPSTAKES AND WIN A SPECIAL MARLINS VISIT
The baseball-inspired program is aimed to enrich the learning experiences of children grades 4-6

MIAMI ( April 10, 2013) – Marlins unveil the new Marlins Think Tank. The new curriculum- enhancement program is aimed to enrich the learning experiences of children grades 4 through 6 by linking baseball to the curriculum areas of Writing, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Health & Fitness.

The program provides lesson plans which meet common core state standards as adopted by FDOE, with the Miami Marlins as the lesson theme. Throughout the lesson students will read about baseball and learn about Miami and even hear from some current Miami Marlins professional baseball players. Students will hear from players like Logan Morrison and learn his take on art, Mr. Marlin, Jeff Conine, who will discuss the science of baseball or Steve Cishek, who will share his thoughts on the importance of imagination.

To enter the Marlins Think Tank Sweepstakes for a chance to win a special Marlins Think Tank visit, teachers must implement a Marlins Think Tank lesson found at marlins.com/thinktank, and then fax a completed activity to 305-480-4022 no later than April 25, 2013. A total of 16 finalists will be selected at random. For detailed information, fans can visit marlins.com/thinktank or email community@marlins.com .

Minimal 5/2/13

Minimal
Thursday, 05/02/2013, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Described by the Miami New Times as “the tastiest bitter-sweet candy for fans of wall-flower angst electropop,” Minimal brings an eclectic and versatile mix of indie and alternative rock with electronic flirtations embodied in drum machines, sequencers and samplers. Identified as “Latin-rock hometown heroes” by Fabrikalink.com, Minimal combines these eclectic elements to create an energetic and vigorous live performance, which has enabled them to perform along Grammy winners and internationally known artists such as Aterciopelados, Volumen Cero, Yerbabuena, and Libido.

In 2006, Minimal released their first LP titled Fotos, Cartas Y un Puñal, under the record label Fabrika Music. That same year, the band was voted “best new band” by web visitors of Batanga.com, a source for Latin music and entertainment and a leading media and content company reaching U.S. Hispanics. Minimal also traveled to New York in 2006 to participate in the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) where it presented its album in a series of concerts. While the first single, El Cubo aired on alternative radio stations across the U.S., the video for the single – directed by Vlo Erminy – received airplay on MTV3 as well as other alternative video television shows around the country.

Miami Marlins Celebrate 14th Annual Autism Awareness Day 4/14/13

Miami Marlins Celebrate 14th Annual Autism Awareness Day
Sunday, 04/14/2013, 11:30 am – 04:00 pm
MM_MLOGO_MIAMI_WBGMarlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link

A portion of the proceeds will benefit local participating organizations

The Miami Marlins celebrate their 14th Annual Autism Awareness Day as they take on the Phillies on April 14th at Marlins Park. Some of the participating entities include Autism Speaks, Family Autism Network, The Autism Notebook Magazine, Faith’s Autism Outreach Center, The Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and UM-NSU Card.

Fans can visit the West Plaza and enjoy the Pregame Autism Resource Fair as well as a pregame on-field ceremony recognizing outstanding service by volunteers from participating organizations. The national anthem will be performed by The Victory Center for Autism. A por-tion of the proceeds will benefit local Autism organizations.

The Marlins Foundation is committed to improving the lives of our youth through education, the arts and baseball, with a special focus on children with special needs. The Foundation has previously funded programs for autistic children and their families at Shake-a-Leg Miami, Villa Lyan and through the Marlins Ayudan School Partnership Program at Citrus Grove Elementary and Bent Tree Elementary schools. This year, the Marlins Foundation will be sponsoring the University of Miami’s Center for Autism & Related Disorders “Tropical Nights” gala.

The Autism Awareness seat special is $20 for Lexus Legends Level on the 3rd base side. A ‘Quiet Room’ is available and ADA seating will be available upon request.

For more information on group tickets, fans can email groups@marlins.com or for individual ticket purchases fans can visit www.marlins.com/specialevents .

Fire and Ice Tribute Night 5/11/13

Fire and Ice Tribute Night
Saturday, 05/11/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Those who were around in the 80’s, would like to go back.

Those whoe were not around in the 80’s, would have wanted to be there

Here is a second chance at a first impression

80’s New Wave, Industrial Alternative.

DJ Alan Trueba A resident Fire & Ice DJ of the day

downtown FULL MOON party – Free Like Me Live at LMNT 4/27/13

downtown FULL MOON party – Free Like Me Live at LMNT
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 08:00 pm – 04:00 am
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55 NW 36th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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The “downtown FULL MOON party” presents
“Free Like Me”
(The Welcome Back Party)
Doors open at 8pm (FREE admission from 8p – 10p)

Free admission before 12 midnight for all drummers and musicians with proper instruments

Featuring:
Live Music Set: Eric Dez
Live Music: Karina Skye; Joshua Stedman
Featured Live Band: Free Like Me
Special Live Music Set: Warp9
Deejay / Music Producer: Dj Stingray (Celebrating His Birthday!)
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 9pm until (Indoor Only)… We welcome all drummers, musicians, fire/poi performers, Hula Hoopers, Dancers, Poets, Freestylers; jugglers, magicians, etc…

Open Mic Session
Open Mic Session between 8:30p – 9:30p…
Please arrive at 8pm. First to sign-up get to play first!!!
(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!

Parking Available
We will be renting the adjacent Parking Lot (Limited Space) to facilitate safe parking for those of you who get there in the earlier hours. The fee in only $5 before midnight and $10 after (This is to cover our rental cost). Additional paid parking can also be found in the Midtown Shopping Center (Where the Target Store is)… It’s a couple of blocks walking distance, but it’s affordable and safer than street parking (free in some areas).

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

Plaza Party at Marlins Park Featuring Willy Chirino 4/13/13

Plaza Party at Marlins Park Featuring Willy Chirino
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 06:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Willy-ChirinoMarlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link

SATURDAY SPECTACULAR PLAZA PARTY AT MARLINS PARK TO FEATURE WILLY CHIRINO

WHAT: After the games, fans can make their way to the West Plaza and experience a post-game party often featuring top recording artists and entertainers. Grammy Award Winner and Miami salsa icon, Willy Chirino will launch the Saturday Spectacular Plaza Parties series when the Marlins take on the Philadelphia Phillies.

WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2013++
5:00 p.m. Pre-game festivities begin on The West Plaza (Live DJ)
6:30 p.m. Media interviews (pending approval)
6:45 p.m. VIP field access for first pitch
Post-game VIP access for the post-game performance will be available
(Please arrive no later than the 8th inning to gain VIP access for concert)
++Timeline subject to change

HOW: Media must RSVP to Carolina Perrina at cperrina@marlins.com to receive and be approved for credentials.

WHO: Chirino began his artistic career in Miami, releasing his first album in 1974. Since then, he has recorded over 20 albums, several of which have attained platinum and gold status. In 2006, his album “Son del Alma”, won a Grammy for Best Salsa/Merengue Album. As founder of the Willy Chirino Foundation, his philanthropic efforts have been recognized by UNICEF and the Department of State. He celebrated his 35th anniversary in music with his latest released album “Willy Chirino Live-35th Anniversary” (“Willy Chirino En Vivo-35 Aniversario”), a CD/DVD combo of the concert. This album brought him his first nomination for Best Salsa Album at the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards. Most recently, Chirino and his wife, singer/song writer Lissette Alvarez, released their first album together, Amarraditos (Bound to One Another). The CD includes a potpourri of classic Spanish-language love songs. Chirino’s latest album, “Pa’lante”, was released at spring 2008, after which he launched a world tour.

WHERE: Marlins Park / 501 Marlins Way / Miami, Florida 33125

Saturday Spectacular Post Game Events
All 13 Saturday home games will feature a pregame party on the West Plaza, with live music on the main stage, appearances from the Marlins and Office Depot Sea Creatures, interactive displays, and entertainment for all ages. After each Saturday Spectacular, fans will be invited to the West Plaza for a post-game event with national recording artists. Post-game events are included with the price of admission to each Saturday Spectacular.

Fairchild Palms “Roaring Gatsby” Garden Party 4/26/13

Fairchild Palms “Roaring Gatsby” Garden Party
Saturday, 04/26/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
roaringgatsby2Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
RSVP Link

Fairchild Palms, the nonprofit young professionals group of Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens, will celebrate a night of glitz and revelry of the twenties by hosting a “Roaring Gatsby” Garden Party amidst a lush backdrop, paying tribute to the razzle dazzle, old fashioned glamour of the era.

The annual fundraiser event, in an indoor/outdoor setting, will gather 300 successful, young professionals and will be one of the most unique garden parties of the season. Guests will enjoy great music by Rocky Sofi, savory hors d’oeuvres by GB Catering, decadent sweets and lavish cocktails presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Lead sponsor is Latin American Agribusiness Development Bank (LAAD).

Attire is casual chic with 1920’s glamour

Let’s Invest For Tomorrow, Liberty City! 4/27/13

Let’s Invest For Tomorrow, Liberty City!
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Charles Hadley Park
1350 NW 50 St,
Miami, Florida 33142
Facebook Link

NHSSF is hosting this community event with seven partner organizations and Wells Fargo’s NeighborhoodLIFT program to provide an opportunity for residents to learn about affordable housing opportunities, homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, affordable rental units, and other housing information. We will have free food, a DJ, and other family fun! If you’re inerested in volunteer, we need you for event operations: set-up, tear down, and everything in between!

Floatopia Miami 4/20/13

Floatopia Miami
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 10:00 am –
South Point Park
1 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

HIIIII!!!! WE ARE DOING IT AGGGAIIINN!!! APRIL 20TH!!!

For those of you that don’t know Floatopia is a social event that has taken place in Santa Barbara, Cali since 2004. The title “Floatopia” describes the main activity the event is known for—floating on rafts and other home-made or store bought floating devices along the coast and partying on the beach. Since 2004, Floatopias have sprung up all over the states.

We brought Floatopia to Miami for the first time last September and on April 20th we are bringing this floating party to Miami again!!!

No bouncers, no guest lists, no cover charge, no promoters, just good ol’ fashioned fun!

Bring your float, raft, inner-tube, rubber tire or anything that floats and join us!

Note: Your “beverages” must be in discreet containers such as plastic bottles. Remember, NO glass bottles are allowed on the beach!

Invite your friends & like our FB page, Floatopia Miami, for more info.

Just like last time, please, please, please let’s not give anyone any reason to stop our fun! Get crazy…within legal limits. Remember we are floatOPIA, as the Miami New times pointed out, a type of utopia, an ideal community…of party people haha ;) …No drama, please. We are all one big, friendly, floating party family.

Please PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF, let’s be kind to this beautiful beach. Leave nothing but your float print. Some of us will be staying after the event to clean up the beach, please do your part.

We are very, very excited to be bringing Floatopia back to Miami again! THANK YOU ALL FOR BELIEVING IN FLOATOPIA MIAMI!

Peace, Love, Rock n’ Float!!!!

South Miami FIAT’s Venetian Masquerade 4/13/13

South Miami FIAT’s Venetian Masquerade
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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17220 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33157
Eventbrite Link

Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar will be tantalizing taste buds of guests attending South Miami FIAT’s Venetian Masquerade this Saturday, April 13th. Chef Adrianne promises to create an Italian dish that will leave attendees wanting more.

“I always look forward to events that inspire me to create something new,” said Adrianne Calvo, chef and owner of the acclaimed Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar. “With Venetian Masquerade I’ll get to have a lot of fun creating a new Italian dish that speaks sexy, opulent, and classic,” continued Calvo.

Presented by South Miami FIAT, Venetian Masquerade will unveil the new, highly anticipated FIAT 500 Abarth Cabrio. In keeping with all things Italian, the masquerade theme will set the stage for an evening of intrigue, fantasy and mystery as guests will be greeted with a Venetian mask. Guests will spend the evening enjoying music, complimentary cocktails provided by Diplomatico Rum and Iceberg Vodka, as well as the culinary magic by Chef Adrianne.

The Venetian Masquerade will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at South Miami FIAT located at 17220 South Dixie Highway from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free to attend, but RSVP is required by calling (305) 456-1381 or visiting http://fiat500abarthlaunch.eventbrite.com/.

Special Wine Pairing Dinner with Ramey Wine Cellars 4/16/13

Special Wine Pairing Dinner with Ramey Wine Cellars
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ramey-Wine-DinnerEDGE, Steak & Bar
1435 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

On Tuesday, April 16th, EDGE, Steak and Bar is hosting a wine and dinner pairing with Ramey Wine Cellars. The five-course dinner from Executive Chef Aaron Brooks will be paired with the following wines: Ramey Russian River Chardonnay, Ramey Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros), Ramey Platt Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma), Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley), and Ramey Syrah (Sonoma Coast). George Staikos, National Sales Manager for Ramey and founder of The Educated Grape, will be in attendance to share his passion for wine appreciation and knowledge of the pairing of gourmet cuisine and fine wine. Dinner starts at 7 pm. Cost is $85, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (305) 381 3063, or email sandra.restrepo@fourseasons.com.

Music Under the Stars: Bon Appétit Miami 5/22/13

Music Under the Stars: Bon Appétit Miami
Wednesday, 05/22/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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601 SW 8th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Support 20/20 vision and celebrate free eye care for children on Wednesday, May 22nd at the Sixth Annual Music Under the Stars: Bon Appétit Miami at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired located at 601 SW 8th Avenue. The Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program, a division of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, has provided 85,000 children from low-income families with eye examinations and prescription glasses when needed since its inception in 1992. With musical performances by the Miami Lighthouse Better Chance Music Production Program™ musicians and special guests, a fabulous silent auction, food from many great Miami restaurants and beverages by Miami Club Rum and wine from El Carajo, Music Under the Stars has become a much-anticipated highlight of the South Florida philanthropic season and is one not to miss!

Enjoy…
Miami’s Finest Restaurants in the Better Chance Opera House
Specialty Cocktails in the Miami Club Rum Piano Lounge
Sweets & Treats in El Carajo Wine & Dessert Bar
Complimentary Valet Parking sponsored by Williamson Cadillac
Fabulous Silent Auction featuring Getaways, Spa Packages & Sports Memorabilia

Tickets are $80 each or $150 for a pair.

To learn more about Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and its Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program, please contact Cameron Sisser at 786-362-7515 or csisser@miamilighthouse.org.

Sergent Garcia 5/4/13

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Celebrate Roxanne’s Birthday with Sergent Garcia

Sergent Garcia
Sunday, 05/04/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
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337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Sergent Garcia, an original figure in the Latin Alternative and European mestizo music scenes, is returning to North America with a burning live show a new album out on the Cumbancha label titled Una y Otra Vez (Time and Time Again). A pioneer in blending the fiery Caribbean sounds of salsa, reggae, ska and dancehall with a punk attitude and continental style, Sergent Garcia’s latest musical adventure finds him traveling to Colombia to dive into what is currently the epicenter of some of the world’s hottest sounds. Una y Otra Vez marks this former rocker’s return to his independent roots and renewed creative energy.

Known to many people by different names, Sergent Garcia’s music is as diverse as he is. With a diverse ancestry which includes a French mother, African cousins, and partly Hispanic roots, Sergent Garcia gains inspiration from all cultures that shows in his music.

Drive-By Big Band 5/8/13

Drive-By Big Band
Wednesday, 05/08/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:30 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Drive-By Big Band is a professional big band that was formed by Ryan Chapman and Major Bailey in 2009 to promote jazz big band music . This group is comprised primarily of Miami’s top professional musicians and incorporates a number of talented University of Miami college students and professors in order to enhance the overall sense of community among local artists. Ryan and Major were both awarded the opportunity to continue their education at the University of Miami.

Drive-By Big Band Miami is a powerful dynamic 18 piece swinging band influenced by many of the great jazz big bands such as Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, U.S. Air Forces Airmen of Note, U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dianne Schuur, and many others. The band will be comprised of seasoned professional musicians from the South Florida area and exceptionally talented students from the University of Miami’s Frost School of music.

Symphonic Blues 4/20/13

Symphonic Blues
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 08:00 pm –
MISO-Symphonic-Blues-gifKnight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link

Music Director and Conductor Eduardo Marturet joins forces with Corky Siegel, one of the world’s great blues harmonica masters, to perform William Russo’s foot-stomping blues concerto, Street Music. French-born pianist Monique Duphil performs Ravel’s Concerto in G, in a playful, jazz-and-blues inspired program that also features Gershwin’s Cuban Overture and Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber. One performance only at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Knight Concert Hall on Saturday, April 20 at 8:00 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 305.949.6722 or visit www.themiso.org.

DJ Arlette Carlin w/ Diego Harispe 4/13/13

DJ Arlette Carlin w/ Diego Harispe
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
arlette-4-13-copySpazio Nightclub
1421 south miami avenue,
miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

The First Lady of MADE, DJ Arlette Carlin is sure to impress on Saturday, April 13, 2013 with her passion for sensual vocals, minimal beats and heavy bass.

For table reservations please email Marketing@verestaurants.com

1421 South Miami Ave| Miami 33130|

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Florida International University’s Communication Arts Forum 4/17/13

Florida International University’s Communication Arts Forum
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Florida International University South Campus
11200 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link

Communication Arts Forum is an event that allows FIU students to compete in debate and speeches. This year’s keynote speaker is Francis Suarez, City of Miami Commissioner (District 4) and mayoral candidate. Guests will see key faculty from across the disciplines at FIU talking about the importance of communication. The three Speak-Off student finalists will deliver their speeches and the winner will be determined by an audience vote.

Fun & Gratitude Mixer in Miami 4/11/13

Fun & Gratitude Mixer in Miami
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Fundraiser-InviteSegafredo Brickell
1421 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

MIAMI: Join us for our Happy Hour Fundraiser at Segafredo Brickell on April 11th! We’re looking forward to another fantastic gathering of positive people and outrageous energy while we work together to change the lives of children, women and men living in slums in India!

When: April 11th, 2013

Where: 1421 S Miami Ave Miami, FL 33130

Time: 7PM – 9:30PM

Your $25 Minimum Donation Includes: 1 Complimentary Welcome Drink/Appetizers/Raffle Prizes. The time of the event will also coincide with Segafredo’s happy hour!

Event food and liquor sponsored by Segafredo Brickell.

Our auction and raffle sponsors include: Butterfly World, Oak Tavern in Wynwood ($100 gift certificate), Copperbox Culinary Atelier ($250 gift certificate), Shake Shack (gift boxes including $25 gift cards, wine, and other fun stuff), and Lucky Strike bowling package.

For a complete overview of all of our previous work and ongoing projects please visit: https://www.facebook.com/responsiblecharity/photos

To become a monthly supporter of our efforts today, please visit: www.responsiblecharity.org/donate

Responsible Charity Corp is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit corporation and your donations are deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Building A Better Board Workshop 4/17/13

Building A Better Board Workshop
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 05:00 pm – 08:30 pm
building-a-better-board-4-17-13-website-homepageCAS Gallery University of Miami
1210 Stanford Drive ,
Coral Gables , Florida 33146
Webpage Link

Don’t leave your NEW board members in cyber space.
Learn How You Can Maximize A Powerful New Networking Resource
ARTS BOARD MATCH is an engaging interactive website designed to help you recruit new Board members and better manage your existing board. It’s like a Match Up social network for arts leadership.  Developed by the Arts & Business Council the ARTS BOARD MATCH site showcases your organization to hundreds of top professionals from the corporate and private sectors looking to “match up” with the right group and give back through board participation.
It’s like a dating website but for board matches and It’s the dynamic new resource you cannot ignore!

Sesac Presents 4s Lounge Locos Por Juana and Gold Dust Lounge 4/13/13

Sesac Presents 4s Lounge Locos Por Juana and Gold Dust Lounge
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Locos por Juana invite you to Experience The New
LATIN music + art Sessions , Mixing Music and Art together as ONE.

2 time Grammy Nominated Locos por Juana will be presenting
songs for their new 2012 anticipated Album “ Somos de la Calle “
Combining a Mix of Sounds from Colombia and Latin America makes the sounds from the Streets, a perfect Combination for this Album.

Locos Por Juana (aka Latin Urban Orchestra) is coined as Miami’s house band and has received awards and recognitions for Best Band of Miami (Miami New Times), Best US Band (BBC News),

Billboard Hot Pick (Billboard Magazine) and has also been featured as Buzzworthy Video (MTV Español).

Additionally, their previous albums (as an independent band) were nominated to Premio Lo Nuestro in 2003 for Best Urban Artist and the Latin Grammy Awards in 2005 for Best Rock Album.

Locos Por Juana’s style of life integrates a message of unity and their philosophy of “One Sound”, a true reflection of the combination of Cumbia, Reggae, Rock and a myriad of other worldly influences resonating in every track of “La Verdad”.

The result is fresh and innovative, music that has traveled all over the United States and beyond. Currently, the band is on a rigorous tour and promotion schedule in support of “La Verdad” through New York, Los Angeles and their hometown of Miami. Stay tuned for more…

Brian Lynch Presents Serious Multi Jazz Jam Sessions 4/15/13

Brian Lynch Presents Serious Multi Jazz Jam Sessions
Sunday, 04/15/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:30 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

he Brian Lynch Afro-Caribbean Jazz Artist Ensemble, conducted by Grammy Award winning trumpeter and Frost School of Music professor Brian Lynch, performs original compositions and new arrangements of modern jazz repertory in the exciting and propulsive idiom known as Latin Jazz. Professor Lynch directs his hand picked ensemble of talented young musicians and performs with them as his own group.

Among his many achievements, Brian Lynch has long been known as a great conductor of the jazz jam session. As a member of the house band at the legendary Star Cafe sessions in the New York City of the early 1980s, with Junior Cook and Harold White, and as bandleader of the late night jams at the NY Blue Note in the 1990s, Lynch absorbed the philosophy and practice of the session at its highest level. Now he brings his knowledge and love of the form to Miami and PAX.

Practitioners of all genres from traditional to contemporary, from straight ahead to Afro-Cuban and world music, will be encouraged to participate and cross pollinate, young students and established artists alike. Standards will be kept high and protocol will be firmly in place to encourage the best musical result for players and listeners in the unique and informal atmosphere of PAX!

Solé on the Ocean hosts Reggae Beach Bowl 4/13/13

Solé on the Ocean hosts Reggae Beach Bowl
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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17315 Collins Ave.,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link

Solé on the Ocean is throwing a Reggae Beach Bowl concert on the sand this Saturday, April 13, from 2 to 9 p.m. NFL greats Antonio Brown and Amhad Bradshaw will join Miami Dolphins Lamar Miller and Olivier Vernon in hosting the beach bash with a live performance by Junior Marvin & One Love of Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Executive Chef Ralph Pagano of Alba Seaside Italian will be cooking up island favorites such as jerk chicken and pork while guests sip on rum punch and enjoy Heineken and Amstel beer specials.

High Heels High Places 4/21/13

High Heels High Places
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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2001 Granada Blvd.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
RSVP Link

High Heels High Places is a networking event designed to gather female professionals and entrepreneurs for an evening of empowerment. From academia and politics to fashion and Corporate America, join us for an evening to connect with South Florida’s leading ladies in a relaxed atmosphere. The event will also feature a locally recognized and noteworthy guest speakers.

Complimentary cocktails

ATTENDEES MUST RSVP HHHPEVENT@GMAIL.COM

RA Sushi in South Miami’s “Tax Day Monday” Happy Hour 4/15/13

RA Sushi in South Miami’s “Tax Day Monday” Happy Hour
Sunday, 04/15/2013, 03:00 pm –
RA_Taxday-promo_2RA Sushi South Miami
5829 SW 73rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33134
Webpage Link

With tax season coming to an end, RA Sushi in South Miami has the perfect way for you to celebrate and eliminate that built-up stress. On the tax return deadline of Monday, April 15, RA Sushi is offering a “Tax Day Monday” special. From 3 p.m. to close, “Tax Day Monday” guests can choose from more than 35 sushi, appetizer and tapas selections, ranging from $2.25 to $7.25, plus a wide variety of beer, wine, sake and signature cocktails ranging from $3 to $7. The Tax Day Monday special is available for dine in orders only at RA Sushi in South Miami (5829 Southwest 73 St.).
Popular Happy Hour items include dishes such as the Tootsy Maki, the Viva Las Vegas Roll, Sweet Onion Salmon Tapas and Kaisen Ceviche. RA’s creative cocktail menu features many favorites, including the Blushing Geisha, Shiso Naughty and Dragon Bite.

Sons of Mariel 4/10/13

Sons of Mariel
Wednesday, 04/10/2013, 07:00 pm – 02:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

SONS OF MARIEL’S DEBUT CONCERT IN MIAMI

The long anticipated debut concert series from Sons of Mariel is finally among us. Sons have embarked on their journey with an intimate performance of new music.

Sons of Mariel are the brainchild of George Pajon Jr. (Black Eyed Peas) and Diego Val’s (The Voice) chance meeting. The following months saw them carefully shape their sound and hone their live show. Now, it’s finally time to share it with the world.

The best local musicians and djs will also be participating in this amazing night.
Pax- Performing Arts only holds a capacity of 200 people. So don’t waste time, these tickets are limited and moving fast. You don’t want to miss out on the great night of music we have planned for our friends, family and fans.
We hope to see you there.
Diego and George | Sons Of Mariel

La Santa Cecilia 4/11/13

La Santa Cecilia
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

La Santa Cecilia was recently nominated for a 2011 Latin Grammy for their hit song “La Negra” and is spreading this joy and excitement doing west coast tour support for L.A super house Ozomatli to close out the year!!!

“The music of the Los Angeles band La Santa Cecilia places the group in the late-20th-century movement of Latino musicians in California who search out a wider variety of traditions than their musical ancestors did to create a new pan-Latino aesthetic.” NPR

La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid. In an era and city in which Latin culture has given birth to many musical fusions, The Los Angeles based six-member band creatively combines up-tempo South American rhythms like Cumbia and Bossa Nova with the nostalgic Bolero and passionate Tango, blending in Afro-Cuban percussion, Rock with Jazzy tunes to bring about a mix that defies any particular label or musical genre. The band’s sound is accentuated by singer Marisoul’s haunting voice, which delivers its message of love, loss and heartbreak in a strong, sensual and powerful performance that leaves crowds mesmerized and women justified in La Santa’s colorful and fiesta-like live shows.

Tango Tuesdays 4/16/13

Tango Tuesdays
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Mariano & Chantal Presents;
Milonga Guacha
Get inspired discover the passion of Tango, explore the culture.
Tango Classes and Social Dance to follow every Tuesday.
All levels welcomed.
Intermediate Class 8pm
Beginners Class 9pm
Social Dance (Milonga) 10pm

Sookie Sookie 4/17/13

Sookie Sookie
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

“The newly formed instrumental group, Sookie, Sookie, is named after the classic cut from the Grant Green album “Alive!” This soulful live record features Green, a guitarist much better known for his straight ahead jazz style, leading a group that seamlessly blends jazz and funk into one cohesive style. Sookie Sookie, features a group of young musicians with an admiration and respect for this style who are working to maintain and advance the spirit of the music. Influenced by much more than the sound of Grant’s group on “Alive!” Sookie, Sookie is also heavily influenced by John Scofield, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Charlie Hunter and contains elements of Hip-Hop, Rock, and Soul. This collection of influences that spans across the boundries of traditional genres has created a new sound that is as unique as it is infectious.

Sookie, Sookie is Nick Tannura (Guitar,) Jason Matthews (Keyboards,) Eric England (Bass,) and Armando Lopez (Drums)”

Gracias A Mi Tierra 4/18/13

Gracias A Mi Tierra
Thursday, 04/18/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Gracias a mi tierra… es un concierto acústico de poesía y música iberoamericana que toca las fibras más sensibles, tanto de los hispanos como de lo no hispanos de Estados Unidos ya que fomenta el amor a las raíces latinas y al idioma español.
Las voces de los talentosos cantantes Valeria Gallart, Carlos Fernando, Diana Marcoccia, Valentina Guerra y Edivan Armas, quien además acompaña el espectáculo con la guitarra, se ensamblan para crear diversas armonías complementadas por el piano de Virginia Covarrubias, logrando que Gracias a mi tierra… lleve de la mano al público por un recorrido de emociones, desde la añoranza por nuestro origen hasta la esperanza por un futuro mejor, pasando por las historias de amor y desamor.
Arturo Morell diseña este espectáculo y entrelaza las canciones con la lectura de versos propios y de autores iberoamericanos nutriendo así el contenido artístico y cultural con poesías, que en muchas ocasiones se convierten en canción.
Gracias a mi tierra… se presentará en PAX el jueves 18 de abril a las 8 pm. Cover: preventa $10 dlls Día del evento: $15 dlls

Veronica Vergara & Julien Rego 4/18/13

Veronica Vergara & Julien Rego
Thursday, 04/18/2013, 10:00 pm – 02:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Veronica Vergara was born and raised in Barranquilla, Columbia till the age of 16 when her family moved to Miami. Since then, Veronica has considered herself a true Miami girl and refers to this colorful city as her own. “This beautiful Miami talent” as she refers to herself, comes from a family of artists and musicians. She started her singing career at school talents shows and was the official entertainment for family get togethers.
Since starting her passion professionally 8 years ago, Veronica has had the amazing opportunity to perform all around South America, Mexico and the Islands. To sum it up, upon discovering she had a voice, this singer has felt blessed to express herself through her passion for music and continues to live for it each and every day.

SOFAS Of Little Havana by Sharif Elokobi 4/19/13

SOFAS Of Little Havana by Sharif Elokobi
Friday, 04/19/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Sometimes if not most we come across the unexpected.
Now…what to do with such, for some we just move on, for others we make something of it
Sofa’s By Shariff Elokobi is just that, an photographic exposition of what catches his eye in the most unexpected places, a piece we all have a sofa.
Sofa’s in the most peculiar places, on a most peculiar street Calle 8.
Join us for a photographic reception.
Complimentary Wine

WRM/PAX Theatre Series 4/19/13

WRM/PAX Theatre Series
Friday, 04/19/2013, 06:30 pm – 03:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

The theatrical experiment continues as this month, the WRM/PAX Theatre Series hands the stage over to the Spontaneous Theatre Project.

The Spontaneous Theatre Project is an adventure into experimental unscripted theatre. To create theatre spontaneously through emotion, suggestion, and audience participation. Every performance is its own opening night and
closing night as the actors create a series of scenes and performance art without the use of a script. Themes, music, and input from the audience evolve into a form of theatre that will expand the boundaries of theatre as never been seen before.

Come BOTH nights and see a completely different show!

WRM/PAX Theatre Series 4/20/13

WRM/PAX Theatre Series
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

The theatrical experiment continues as this month, the WRM/PAX Theatre Series hands the stage over to the Spontaneous Theatre Project.

The Spontaneous Theatre Project is an adventure into experimental unscripted theatre. To create theatre spontaneously through emotion, suggestion, and audience participation. Every performance is its own opening night and
closing night as the actors create a series of scenes and performance art without the use of a script. Themes, music, and input from the audience evolve into a form of theatre that will expand the boundaries of theatre as never been seen before.

Lanza 4/20 FEST 4/20/13

Lanza 4/20 FEST
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Doors open at 10 pm with DJ VIXEN- spinning world fusion.

-IN THE PATIO: trough out the night there will be Capoeira by lemba, fire jugglers, hoola hoopers and more….!

FOOD:

– CLANDESTINOS PUB will be serving delicous Mexican tapas- new concept!
– CULTURE STOP will be keeping it organic style with home made finger licking good food!

SUPPORTERS: – NORML OF FLORIDA- raising awareness and educating communities about the benefits of medical marijuana.
– PLOPPY PALACE PRODUCTIONS- production assistance.

PERFORMERS:
LA LOVO 11 pm
Songstress Cintia Lovo is one of LANZA’s lead singers. In this occasion, she introduces her new solo project; LA LOVO. Her music is a mix of jazzy melodies with rock/funky flares and deep lyrical content; captivating and simply beautiful!
LANZA 12:15 am
LANZA , (also know as Lanzallamas) is one of our top bands in Miami. This world music masters have taken the Miami sound across the Atlantic all the way to Eastern Europe and also across the USA. Shedding skin one more time, LANZA welcomes an influx of new blood to the stage, firing up a fresh sound and pushing into a new musical land scape.
MMC 2 am
Music in Miami has been born out of pure jamming; all our best local bands are a living testimony. On this day we launch the MMC. We are so proud and happy to bring this concept to a proactive, organized and collective reality. The MMC seeks to assemble different jam units and bring back the music to our community where it is most neeeded. Not only as a medium of entertaining, but of informing, inspiring, educating, liberating and teaching through the power of music; A power that is born when Miami musicians jump up a stage and jam! We are a jam culture!…a unique sound!

PALO 4/19/13

PALO
Friday, 04/19/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

PALO! was formed in 2003 when Steve Roitstein invited fellow musicians Leslie Cartaya (vocals), Philbert Armenteros (vocals, percussion), Ed Calle (sax) and Raymer Olalde (vocals, percussion) to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with funk beats. PALO! immediately began a residency at Hoy como Ayer, one of the area’s best live music clubs. They soon started performing in many other area venues. PALO! has been featured at events such as Carnaval on the Mile, Art in the Park, the Amigos For Kids Charity, Miami Book Fair, Arsht Center Fall for the Arts, and the Miami Music Festival.

PALO! has performed for packed houses at New York’s legendary SOB’s, Ryles Jazz Club and Villa Victoria Center for the Arts in Boston, and the Chicago Folk and Roots Festival. The band often appears at venues throughout South Florida.

Their first CD, “This Is Afro-Cuban Funk” is available on gopalo.com as well as in music stores, on iTunes and other digital stores.

Twisted Insane 4/24/13

Twisted Insane
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Outside of little bits of information picked from the internet, not much is known about Twisted Insane other than the fact that he has one of the hardest, fastest flows in the history of hip-hop. Twisted Insane started out his career homeless selling cd’s just to get money for food and a room. Eventually, Twisted Insane’s buzz grew into something out of control. Fans became more than fans, they became something of a cult. Not “just another rapper” Twisted Insane is the future and apparently those who set the standards agree. Twisted Insane’s flow and rhymes are so brutal and high-speed in addition to often being one of the fans two most common choices for fastest rapper on the planet, that Tech N9ne (the other common choice among fans for the title of ‘the fastest’), the #1 independent artist in the world recently tapped Twisted Insane for an appearance on Tech N9ne’s latest album, the #4 Billboard charting “All 6’s And 7’s” on the the song “Worldwide Choppers”. The worldwide recognition has only intensified the heat surrounding Twisted Insane and with the release of his new video, “Kick Rocks” from his forthcoming album, “The Root Of All Evil”, Twisted Insane is set to blast off into the stratosphere.

Younger Women’s Old Boys’ Networker 4/25/13

Younger Women’s Old Boys’ Networker
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Each year we host this networking event to encourage good, old-fashioned networking, sans suits and cigars. Come if you like your job and want to tell other WMNers about it. Come if you are in school and want to talk to women in careers where smart Miami women thrive. Come if you are (secretly) hunting for something better than your current gig. Come because you just never know when you will be looking for something new. Or, come to have a drink with Miami’s most connected and involved women and stay for the free samba performance and dancing with the amazing Rose Max Samba.

There will be drink specials ($5 well, wine and beer) and all WMN guests are invited to stay for the Rose Max Samba event which starts at 9 p.m. Bring your business cards and meet your peers who work in government, non-profits, the arts, consulting, business, law and more. Whether you need a job or love your current job: come tell us about it!

SEALS Sip 4/30/13

SEALS Sip
Tuesday, 04/30/2013, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
SealsSipThe Hoxton
1111 SW 1 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link

April is Autism Awareness Month, and we’re raising a glass and funds for the Easter Seals South Florida. Their Autism Elementary, Middle, and Vocational School students are the coolest kids you’ll ever meet, and they could really use our help.

The Roll Up: A Pre-420 Celebration At Lala’s 4/19/13

The Roll Up: A Pre-420 Celebration At Lala’s
Friday, 04/19/2013, 08:00 pm – 04:20 am
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12325 NE 6th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33161
Facebook Link

Bring your dutches, grinders and lick your lips because we are celebrating 4/20 a night early with some of Miami’s finest original bass music and fine art.

The event is taking place at Lala’s, an underground gem of a venue in North Miami, containing two rooms of music and an outside area with a fire and drum circle. The party will be 18+, with a $5 ($10 for <21) cover charge that goes directly to the artists.

The party will start off EARLY at 8pm, with comedy, hoopla, and a special set by Bambumbox outside.

Music:
Animal Krackerz
Phantasman
Skinny Hendrix
Golden San
Ghost0
Rada
Vybemode
E. Grizzly
Blicka

More details:
– Outside drum circle til 12am (Bring your drums!)
– Live art by Annamaria De Govia & Braxton WithExpression
– Two rooms of music
– $3 PBRs ALL NIGHT
– Come early to chill out, come late to rage
– The cover charge goes directly to support the artists who are making this happen!

Special thanks to Lala’s, Massive Ideas, Basshead Music, Get Off My Cloud Group, Ben Shahoulian, and Nugbrand Clothing Co.

Solé on the Ocean hosts Reggae Beach Bowl concert w/ NFL greats 4/13/13

Solé on the Ocean hosts Reggae Beach Bowl concert w/ NFL greats
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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17315 Collins Avenue,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link

Solé on the Ocean is throwing a Reggae Beach Bowl concert on the sand this Saturday, April 13, from 2 to 9 p.m. NFL greats Antonio Brown and Amhad Bradshaw will join Miami Dolphins Lamar Miller and Olivier Vernon in hosting the beach bash with a live performance by Junior Marvin & One Love of Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Executive Chef Ralph Pagano of Alba Seaside Italian will be cooking up island favorites such as jerk chicken and pork while guests sip on rum punch and enjoy Heineken and Amstel beer specials.

The Moulin Droze 4/19/13

The Moulin Droze
Friday, 04/19/2013, 09:00 pm – 05:00 am
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1234 Washington Ave ,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
Facebook Link

On Friday, April 19th, we cordially invite you to a night of debauchery as we toast to CHARLLIE DROZE.

This annual celebration for the local scenester includes a touch of Red-Light District, a dash of absinthe, the smell of candles and leather, and a raucous European madness that we can only call…
” The Moulin Droze “

We invite you to indulge us by dawning your best burlesque-inspired garb and becoming a character in our cirque. Consider this the one night a year that you can choose who you are… where you can be ANYONE you want to be: A courtesan dripping in pearls and lace, a french aristocrat in his best vintage tux, a can-can girl with only tassels and a boa she stole from a local boutique, a fortune-teller with deceptive intentions… even a penniless poet living from one glass of Pinot to the next with only the urge to write and drink.

All is allowed at The Moulin Droze.

Sensual soundtrack for our soiree will be provided by the incomparable DJ PRIDE. And the Unity Coalition will be serving unlimited complimentary cocktails with a donation to their organization between 10pm and 11pm. (#PartyWithAPurpose)

So please join us for a night of flirting with complete strangers, a night of surrendering to madness, a night of champagne and shows… a night… a night of EXCESS.

#SocialBrew: LinkedIn for Small Business Growth 4/21/13

#SocialBrew: LinkedIn for Small Business Growth
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
LinkedInThe Mack House
9118 W SR 84,
Davie, Florida 33323
RSVP Link

#SocialBrew Does LinkedIn (Finally!) on April 21st at 4pm.

#SocialBrew is an informational, networking series on small business development and marketing that is sponsored by RockIt Lab and The Mack House.

The purpose of this series is to provide no-strings-attached, totally FREE information to small businesses and startups so that they can make themselves into more competitive, agile forces in their respective industries.

Hosted at a local nanobrewery that makes its own beers on location, this event is a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts without the pressure of having to buy a product or hire an agency — and have some fantastic brews, some of which cannot be sampled anywhere else.

This month we’re covering LinkedIn. Check back for more information.

The Israel Experience 4/17/13

The Israel Experience
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
537627_442618785818879_971354475_nVilla 221
221 NE 17th Street,
Miami , Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link

Open Vodka Bar Sponsored by Ketel One Vodka | Authentic Israeli Bites by Rare Steakhouse | Live DJ | Hookah Stations | and prizes.

$25 in advance. $40 at the door.
https://tbs.wufoo.com/forms/the-israel-experience-2013/ <- Tickets Link!

Proceeds benefit HandsOn Miami, bringing volunteerism and service to Miami in a new partnership with The Tribe and Jewish Volunteer Services.

The Israel Experience will undoubtedly be an event like no Miamian has seen before.Exclusively for people in their 20s and 30s, the event is a celebration of Israel’s 65th year of independence, The Tribe is teaming up with The Network of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to bring an unforgettable collaboration of music, food, entertainment and culture. Hosted in the heart of Miami’s Downtown sector at Villa 221, guests will mingle, sip and nosh while being infused with an Israeli atmosphere. Authentic tunes of middle eastern vibes will fill the air as the DJ plays some top Israeli hits. The aroma of Mediterranean spices will entrench their palettes as they indulge in traditional bites. Israeli flags will wave in celebration as our Jewish community comes together as one.

With no intention to advocate, just celebrate the creation of the only Jewish State in existence, the Tribe aims to produce a memorable and cultural experience like no other. Combining the unique and traditional elements of a true Israeli celebration, The Tribe will surely draw the crowds.

To learn more about The Tribe visit: www.thetribe.org

MANO Fine Art presents Part of A Conversation 4/20/13

MANO Fine Art presents Part of A Conversation
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33134
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MANO Fine Art Project Space invites you the Opening Reception for their newest exhibition “Part of A Conversation” on Saturday, April 20th during the Bird Road Art walk.

Abdiel Acosta, Luis Berros, Silvina Castillo, Diana Contreas, Patricia Schnall-Gutierrez, Vicente Fabre, Mila Hajjar, Richard Kurtz, Elena Lasala, MANO, Aurora Molina and Augusto Sanchez

The exhibition entitled “Part of A Conversation” is an extraordinary visual interplay of art and language.featuring 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.

MANO Fine Art Project Space is the working studio of Miami-based artist MANO and an exhibition and project space for art related events. MANO Fine Art participates in the Bird Road Art Walk, held on the third Saturday of each month. For more information contact 305.467.6819 or visit http://www.manofineart.com/

Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk ( Ranked Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011 by Miami New Times) is held on the third Saturday of each month from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Located just off of the Palmetto Expressway and Bird Road, visitors will find a thriving community of artists’ studios, art galleries, art schools and live stage. During the monthly art walk visitors have the opportunity to meet the artists and visit their studios, which are normally only open to the public by appointment.

Bird Road Art Walk 4/20/13

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Bird Road Art Walk-April 20th (& every 3rd Saturday of each month)
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
4229 SW 75 Ave, Florida Miami
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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, art galleries, alternative spaces, art schools and even a live theater stage to the public.

We invite you to join us on Saturday,April 20th 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of live demonstrations, glass blowing, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, drawing, painting, photography, installations, performance art, spoken word, poetry, music and an opportunity to meet the artists who create them.

This event is open and free to the public.

Enjoy ample free parking and a free shuttle service that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery. Start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios.

Click here for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

The artists’ studios are open to the public during the Bird Road Art Walk on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm and by appointment all other times.

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:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Miami New Times Best of Miami
Click here to read article: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/bestof/2011/award/best-art-walk-2827062/

 

Miguel Paredes’ Last Artwalk of the Summer! 4/13/13

Miguel Paredes’ Last Artwalk of the Summer!
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
indexMiguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery
173 NW 23rd St ,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Miguel Paredes debuting his latest collection LA stories’ Molly is Not a Hipster for his last artwalk of the summer!

Join Us this April For Wynwood’s 2nd Saturdays’ Art Walk

April 13th from 5pm-11pm

Enjoy complimentary cocktails provided by Pavan liquer

Featured Artwork by Louis Carreon

Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery
RSVP@MiguelParedes.com
173 NW 23rd St Miami, FL 33127
miguelparedes.com| facebook.com/artistmiguelparedes | twitter.com/artistmparedes

Rootz Underground at The Stage Miami 4/18/13

Rootz Underground @ The Stage, Miami
Sunday, 04/18/2013, 09:00 pm –
RU1The Stage
170 NE 38th St ,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Rootz Underground, at The Stage this April 18th, represents Jamaica’s most recent contribution to the International Reggae & World Music scene. Electric yet organic, gritty and soulful; the band manages to harness the essence that the reggae aficionado was captivated by in the 1970’s while connecting the youth to the pure messages of Rastafari with explosive live performances that are a positive and emotional musical journey. You can expect only positive energy from Rootz Underground. Lyrically conscious and aware of the blessing of the musical life, the band strives to create songs that uplift energized by grooves that engage and melodies that connect. Also featuring Jahfe and special guests The Sheffield Crew. Tickets $15 at the door or $12 advance purchase through the event page.

Eatiquette Dinner at Toro Toro Miami 4/24/13

Eatiquette Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
april-eatToro Toro Miami
100 Chopin Plaza ,
Miami , Florida 33131
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Join us for a gourmet meal at Toro Toro, Miami hottest new Pan-Latin restaurant, and become an etiquette expert. Whether your motivations are personal or professional, learn to entertain with style, savvy and sophistication from Sonia Jacobson, Miami’s ‘Emily Post”.

Quality Men Commit When… 4/21/13

Quality Men Commit When…
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 10:30 pm – 12:30 am
True-logoSynergize Coconut Grove
2455 SW 27th Ave #300,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33145
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Quality Men Commit When……

Why are some women Keepers? Simply because they are exactly what a quality marriage minded man wants in a wife and he can see the beauty of sharing a life together. She radiates her beauty in such a way that allows her future partner to feel confident to commit.

There are quality marriage minded men in South Florida, many.
Want to know why you haven’t found yours? Perhaps it’s because they don’t see you as a great catch- just yet.

This workshop will help you understand what is keeping you from having TRUE love and teach you to make shifts in the way you think, behave, and feel, so that you can find the love you want and they will want to commit to you.

Learn from 2 Quality Marriage minded men and coaches how to become “A KEEPER”

In this class you will:
Learn what makes a great catch
Develop the confidence and attributes of a great catch
Learn how to help him overcome the fears of commitment
Ditch what is not working
Learn how to make a man feel safe and excited about marriage.

Beats & Burlesque Thursdays 4/11/13

Beats & Burlesque Thursdays
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
CafeinaFB-BURLESQUE-gen_RCafeina Wynwood Lounge
NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cafeina Wynwood Lounge Presents an evening with Aurora Natrix & her Ritz Glitz Revue plus sounds by DJ A-TRAIN! Perfect for an early weekend, birthday or group celebration!~

Kick off your weekend with great cocktails, friends, tasty tapas & a classy strip tease by Miami’s most titillating burlesque troupe! Enjoy art gazing in the gallery or explore your voyeuristic side, we won’t judge!

Table Reservations: rsvp@cafeinamiami.com | 305.438.0792

$90 Moet & Chandon with Tapas Pairing special~
Happy Hour | 5-8 PM
Showtimes: Between 8-11PM

Ongoing 10 Week Authentic West African Yorùbá Òrìsà Dance & Drum Class Series 4/13/13

Ongoing 10 Week Authentic West African Yorùbá Òrìsà Dance & Drum Class Series
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
ONGOING-YORUBA-DRUM-AND-DANCE-CLASSArtServe
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304,
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, Florida Fort Lauderdale
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Ongoing 10 Week Authentic West African Yorùbá Òrìsà Dance & Drum Class Series

FROM MARCH 23RD – MAY 25TH 2013
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Come and experience dazzling class rooted in Authentic Traditional Yorùbá folk dances filled with colors, drum rhythms, songs, and dance!

COMMUNITY BUILDERS HDC
PRESENTS:
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ONGOING 10 WEEK OF AUTHENTIC SACRED WEST AFRICAN YORÙBÁ ORISA DANCE & DRUM CLASS SERIES

WHAT/WHEN: CLASS EVERY SATURDAY
Yoruba Drum & Song Class 3pm-4pm
Yoruba Dance & Song Class 4pm-5pm
All levels are welcome!

WHERE: ArtServe
ADDRESS: 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

ADULT FEE: $15 Per Session CHILDREN: $5 Per Session
(Adult Same Day Drum and Dance Class Special $25)

ATTIRE:
Female- Wear Comfortable top, tights, wrap Skirt.
Male- Wear loose pants/shorts, comfortable top.

Advance Registration Special:
10 Weeks Advance Registration Early Bird Payment Discount
$120 ($150 regular price)

Prepay By PayPal to: OsunsVillage@gmail.com with a note stating: OsunDara Drum and Dance Class, with your Name and Contact details.

All Yorùbá Drums and other Materials needed will be provided by OsunDara Yorùbá Dance Theater.

OsunDara is a project of Community Builder’s HDC, A Global Not for profit Mutual benefit Organization based in South Florida through it’s State of Florida Designated Osun’s Village and African Caribbean Cultural Arts Corridor Initiative. The OVillage/ACCAC, was designated by the State during it’s 2006 legislative Session.

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For More Information:
CALL (786) 344-1153 or EMAIL ChiefStyles@gmail.com
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Electrifying “New Work” By Karen Peterson And Dancers 4/11/13-4/12/13

Electrifying “New Work” By Karen Peterson And Dancers
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
KPD-Curtain-CallMiami Dade County Auditorium’s On Stage Black Box Theater
2901 W. Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33135
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Karen Peterson and Dancers, the nation’s premier mixed-abilities dance company in the southeast, present New Work April 11 and 12 at Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s On-Stage Black Box Theater. The new program unites two of Miami’s foremost choreographers – Dale Andree and Joanne Barrett – with guest-dancers from KPD’s international collaborations in Sarajevo.

$18 adults ($13 students and seniors at the door). Available via Ticketmaster 800-745-3000 or purchase at the door. For more information, call 305-547-5414.

A Night with Non-Profits 4/24/13

A Night with Non-Profits
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
NNP_Save-the-Date-Email1The Hoxton
1111 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Join us for the launch of “A Night with Non-Profits”:

Mix and Migle with 12 of your favorite Young Professional Non-Profit organizations!

Complimentary hor’s doeuvres and HALF OFF drink specials while you enjoy live music from “Persons of Interest” and late night sounds from DJ Zak Mann.

Featured non-profits will include:
The Young Associates of the Coral Gables Museum – Ponce Society of Young Professionals – The Monica Burguera Foundation – Miami Beach Rotary Club – The Fairchild Palms – Save Our Sisters – Voices For Children – Radio Lollipop at Miami Children’s Hospital – The Miami Science Museum – Habitat for Humanity – The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Mas Family Scholarships – Humane Society

Suggested door donation: $10 Receive a raffle ticket with purchase!

Rina Yoga Unplugged: The Living Room Series 4/19/13

Rina Yoga Unplugged: The Living Room Series
Friday, 04/19/2013, 09:30 pm – 11:50 pm
Picture-2Rina Yoga in the Roads
1250 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33145
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Three become one: Solo Artists Oscar Fuentes, Adolfo Cuellar and Marie Whitman come together to blend and blur the lines between speech, song and string. Their distinct alchemy transforms the environment and enchants the audience by re-inventing the art of storytelling

Mad for Moms First Annual Shopping Event 4/13/13

Mad for Moms First Annual Shopping Event
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 10:00 am –
Village of Merrick Park
357 San Lorenzo Ave,
Miami, Florida 33146
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Mothers, daughters, wives and friends will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious bites, shop special sales and win fabulous door prizes. Proceeds from the event will benefit Doctors Hospital of Coral Gables. The scheduled events for the day are as follows:

• 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Featuring a talk on Tiffany’s 175th Anniversary
• 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.: Williams-Sonoma Presentation – Chef Cici Cavalcante presents a refreshing juicing demonstration with the season’s freshest produce
• 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Mommy and Me Photos at Boy Meets Girl
• 2:00 p.m.: Neiman Marcus Fashion Show – Level Two “Dress Collections”(Reserved seating with RSVP)
• 5:00 p.m.: Happy Hour at H. Stern – Featuring live door prize drawing of the spectacular Highlights Pendant (Space is limited)

Participating stores include 120% Lino, Adolfo Dominguez, Agent Provocateur, Ann Taylor, Azzurro, Banana Republic, Boy Meets Girl, Cache, Carlo Pazolini, C’est Bon Café, CRAVE, Elemis, Emilio Robba, Gymboree, H. Stern, J. Crew Juicy Couture, La Perla, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, SAWA, Tiffany & Co., Tommy Bahama, Tourneau, Villagio and Williams-Sonoma. All ages are welcome to participate in the day’s events. Please RSVP to TereA@baptisthealth.net or call (786) 308-3578.

Blue Oyster Cult in concert 5/10/13

Blue Oyster Cult in concert
Friday, 05/10/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
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Blue Oyster Cult is best known for such classic songs as “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” “Burnin’ for You,” and “Godzilla.” Since their 1972 self-titled album, the group has sold over 24 million albums worldwide including seven million in the United States. Their current line-up includes long-time members, Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser (lead guitar, vocals) and Eric Bloom (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard), as well as Jules Radino (drums, percussion), Richie Castellano (keyboard, guitar, vocals) and Rudy Sarzo (bass guitar). Tickets are $15, $20 and $25

A Touch of Art 5/5/13

A Touch of Art
Sunday, 05/05/2013, 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
A-Touch-Of-Art-Logo_purpleFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
www.fairchildgarden.org,
10901 Old Cutler Rd, Florida 33156
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Experience our FREE interactive art event at the beautiful Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Sunday, May 5th from 3-6pm. See below for highlights of the event and view our event commercial online.
-Enjoy watching art created live by established Miami artists.
-Purchase art created by the children and youth in our programs at TML.
-Find the perfect piece to add to your collection in our Professional Art Gallery.
-Relax in the beauty of the garden and enjoy a yummy treat at our Dessert Bar.
-Enjoy a performance by TML’s very own dance troupe!
-Explore the large variety of items in our Silent Auction.
-Purchase a one-of-a-kind artistic plate by an established artist through our project Art that Feeds.
-Take a turn with the paintbrush in our Be Your Own Artist sessions for children and adults led by professional artists and take home your very own work of art on canvas! Save Your Spot for our “Be Your Own Artist Sessions” online at www.a-touch-of-art.org

2nd Saturday Event 4/13/13

2nd Saturday Event
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Florida Film House
570 NW 26 STREET, Miami, Florida, 33127,
570 NW 26 STREET, Florida Miami, 33127
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Hey guys! This Saturday we host at Florida Film House a free event: “Second Saturday Artwalk”. DJ Knockers is playing the music. We have free drinks!!! And artists like Adrian Pickett and Lee Dahlberg are going to display their beautiful paintings! You are all invited!

Leader, Legends, and Lovelies Ball 4/11/13

Leader, Legends, and Lovelies Ball
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
LegendsBallMarriageInviteNEWArt Deco Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The UC|CU Leaders, Legends & Lovelies Legends Ball and exhibits focus on bringing together and celebrating people in our community who make a difference and promote change and good will towards Marriage Equality and LGBT support and awareness. The weekend kicks off with the Legends Ball to celebrate life and love with food sponsored by local restaurants, open bar by Bacardi, live music and DJ’s, Legends Honors, Celebrity Host Sam Champion and many others!

The 6th Annual Memorial Weekend Comedy Fest 5/26/13

The 6th Annual Memorial Weekend Comedy Fest
Sunday, 05/26/2013, 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
6th-MWCFJames L. Knight Center
400 SE 2nd Avenue / Downtown Miami,
Miami, Florida 33131
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The 6th Annual Memorial Weekend Comedy Fest

Miami, FL – Miami Comedy Fest and New World Entertainment returns May 26th, 2013 with the hottest annual Memorial Weekend event in South Florida! For the sixth consecutive year, the Memorial Weekend Comedy Festival will once again take over the James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami. This year’s show features the star-studded and in-your-face comedy of Bruce Bruce, Corey Holcomb, Shawty Shawty, Cocoa Brown and Red Grant.

As tens of thousands descend upon Miami, so does some of comedies brightest stars. Coming off of last years sold out event with Tommy Davidson, John Witherspoon, Faizon Love, and Michael Blackson, the 6th Annual Memorial Weekend Comedy Festival plans to be a stellar comedic performance. For the past six years, CEO of New World Entertainment and Miami Comedy Fest have produced the only annual Memorial Weekend comedy show in Miami. “Every year, we want to bring on board new talent and comedians and produce a great show to give the people of South Florida. The 2013 show lineup will not disappoint,” states Chad Thomas. “The weekend is full of partying and beach fun, but come Sunday night it’s time to have a good laugh before you head home on Monday,” Chad continues. With an incredible lineup of features, the 6th Annual Memorial Weekend Comedy Fest boasts the comedic legend Bruce Bruce and exciting special guests such as the hilarious Corey Holcomb, Shawty Shawty of MTV’s Wild ‘n Out, Cocoa Brown from Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse sitcom on the Oprah Winfrey Network and Def Comedy Jam alumni Red Grant.

The James L. Knight Center is located in Downtown Miami. Tickets went on sale Monday March 22, 2013. Tickets can be charged by phone at 800.745.3000 or bought at the James L. Knight Center box office. Additional information can be found on www.miamicomedyfest.com.

For more information:
Contact:
Miami Comedy Festival
786.362.2892

For artists…BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Mixed Media Exhibition of BODYPAINTOGRAPHY by Cynthia Flesichmann 4/14/13

For artists…BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Mixed Media Exhibition of BODYPAINTOGRAPHY by Cynthia Flesichmann
Sunday, 04/14/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
faba414HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The objective of ‘for artists……BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistBYARTISTS) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts. We present a unique opportunity for painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and videographers to exhibit their works in a Large Digital Format environment. Selected artists gain access to utilize the technology of Haven and present their art in a dynamic presentation.

Installation #66 will feature mixed media artist Cynthia Fleischmann, painter/photographer, and her exhibit “Silver.”

ABOUT THE ARTIST www.bodypaintography.com

Cynthia Fleischmann grew up in Küsnacht, Switzerland until she was 10, spending most of her time outdoors observing, playing sports, running around naked and drawing. Her appreciation for photography developed from her father’s love for pioneering photographers such as Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and Paul Strand that lined his gallery walls called Galerie Zur Stockeregg. Moving to Dover, Massachusetts with her mother and three older sisters imposed a new culture on her in which English became her prominent language and school activities and sports her focus and drive. She was intimately involved in creating stage sets for the school musicals and was nominated as most artistic in high school. Cynthia always had a passion for experimenting, and in 2009 she combined her painting and photography into one form she calls ‘bodypaintography.’ Although photography is her focus at the University of Miami, she does not feel limited by any form of expression and continues to experiment with painting, photography, lithography and drawing.

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Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Rod Pratt

Curated by: Rod Pratt

Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi

elit by Stoli Artists Dinner Pairing (3 Course Menu)

RSVP for Dinner 305-987-8885 or info@HavenLounge.com

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For artists…BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Mixed Media Exhibition Dan Vidal | Jennifer Art | Adam C. Schrimmer 4/21/13

For artists…BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Mixed Media Exhibition Dan Vidal | Jennifer Art | Adam C. Schrimmer
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
faba421HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

The objective of ‘for artists..BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistBYARTISTS) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts. We present a unique opportunity for painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and videographers to exhibit their works in a Large Digital Format environment. Selected artists gain access to utilize the technology of Haven and present their art in a dynamic presentation.

Installation #67 will feature Dan Vidal (Photographer), Andrew C. Schrimmer (Illustrator/Painter), & Jennifer Art (Photographer).

DAN VIDAL www.dan-vidal.com

Since 1999, the bulk of my photographic work has focused on the dance music culture of the major cities of the United States, including the Miami metropolitan area, New York, and Las Vegas. In this decade of time, the “nightlife photographer” has risen from being a marginal player in the scene to an integral, almost ubiquitous documentarian.

With an eye towards getting away from that ubiquity, I utilize all the elements within the events and locations I’ve had the privilege of shooting at. Not content to use just a flash perched on top of my camera, I’ll utilize existing lights, reflections, fog, smoke, and look for the mysterious “right look” as it applies to what I do, in order to get the image.

JENNIFER ART www.jenniferartgallery.com

JenniferArt started as a creative idea which then grew into something that can be seen on many different platforms. It began with artist Jennifer Artidiello from Miami, FL with the gift of drawing by simply looking at an image and replicating it onto a larger scale in perfect detail and proportion at an early age. This was a hobby for years with no formal teaching. After high school, she attended the Art Institute of Los Angeles – CA and majored in Media Arts & Animation, then transferred to Miami International University of Art & Design. With the knowledge and projects she was heavily involved with she was able to combine all aspects of study and form her unique style.

JenniferArt’s purpose is to explore all boundaries that no one has ever breached in the art world before. To blend traditional art medium with new modern art mediums to create a one of a kind masterpiece that has no replica or equal. From Photography to painting, JenniferArt can cover each aspect of what makes Art. Through graphic design to visual painting, there is nothing that she won’t use to express the colorful images projecting in her mind. This has progressed into the Photography passion, where all those elements that have been taught on paper and digitally can come together on film.JenniferArt’s goal is to evoke awareness that women are powerful sensuous creatures that have the capacity create and destroy all that you love.

While in Los Angeles, she was part of Red Giant Productions that worked on various projects and studios such as Image comics, rhythm & Hues, and Sony to name a few. In recent years she has worked with several clients producing graphic design logo work, web site design, painting, and photography. Photography has really been the passion and drive that moves JenniferArt, with many projects that are still in the works it is her desire and goal to bring her view of what the embodiment of art is to light.
ADAM C. SCHRIMMER www.adamschrimmer.com

Adam C Schrimmer is a color blind artist, whose preferred medium is charcoal. He loves working with his hands and feeling every part of what he is creating. The simple versatility in the tool allows him to reach the degree of detail that he chooses. He enjoys the closeness that he feels with it; there is a natural bond that is unavoidable. It bears a nostalgic resemblance to finger painting as a child, there is a direct connection between his mind, body, and heart that is still exhilarating (even as an adult). He is recognized for his work in charcoal on large-scale mixed surfaces including wood panels and canvas.

During a solo exhibit where he worked ‘live,’ Adam’s work was classified as “Emotional Expressionism.” His drawings never take more than a day, they are started and finished in one sitting. No matter the size or subject matter. When he gets inspired to work it is like a surge of energy… a pulse of power; he becomes like an out of control freight train driven by the music in his ears and the blood pumping in his veins. Adam is a very passionate person and believes strongly that a feeling, emotion or state of mind cannot be duplicated. This moment, right now, as you read this short bio will be gone in a second and you will never get it back. His drawings are moments in time that he cannot create again, it would never be the same, because the emotional and physical state-of-being that urged him to make that specific piece of art at that specific time, on that specific day are now gone.
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Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Rod Pratt

Curated by: Sandra Garcia

Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi

elit by Stoli Artists Dinner Pairing (3 Course Menu)

RSVP for Dinner 305-987-8885 or info@HavenLounge.com

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Free Miami Salsa Class Thursdays at Moca Cafe 4/11/13

Free Miami Salsa Class Thursdays at Moca Cafe
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 08:30 pm – 02:30 am
2681_58641008826_2669477_n1Moca Cafe & Lounge!
738 NE 125th Street,
N. Miami, Florida 33161
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FREE SALSA CLASSES!

FREE BACHATA CLASSES!

FREE KIZOMBA CLASSES

Free Beginner Salsa “Eddie Torres” ON2 Class at 9pm-10pm SHARP! With Dominic Melendez!!! And D’Vice Latin Dance Studio!!!
And Salsa “Casino” Class With Nelson Fritz Aka Negro Fino!!!!

And FREE Kizomba Class with Tatiana Habanova!!!!! We Caught The Kizomba Fever!!! It’s SIMPLY CONTAGIOUS!

At Moca Cafe You Will Hear The Sensational Sounds Of Salsa With DJ Puerto Rican PETE!!!!!!! Playing the Best Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Mambo, CHACHA, And MORE!

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THAT’s NOT ALL!!! We Are Celebrating Our 3Months ANNIVERSARY AT MOCA LOUNGE!

With SAMBA Show! Bands! Guest Djz! And Much Much More! Stay TUNED!
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We also Have From Casa Salsa and Bongo’s/ Hard Rock Casino & Palladium…
Guest DJ With The MARVELOUS DJ HARV!!!!!! WOW!!! It’s gonna be a Great Night!!!

AND…
DOMINIC MELENDEZ from D’VICE LATIN DANCE STUDIO Will Be Teaching BACHATA THIS THURSDAY!!!!

LADIES NO COVER!!!!…Until 11pm! $5 after 11pm-3am.
Gentlemen: $5 Cover.

FYI: We Will be Having LIVE PERFORMANCES as Well!!!! With Special Guests! So Stay TUNE and Be in The KNOW!!!!

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Drink Specials!!!

4 Beer Bucket Specials! $20

2-4-1 Well Drinks!!! $8 ( So Do the Math: $4 per Drink! BEST DEAL in Town!)

UNTIL 11PM Kitchen Will Be OPEN!

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-Brought to you by NegroFino and I APPROVE this Message! ;)

The Salsa/ Bachata Mahem Continues!!!! :) This Thursday!!!

MOCA CAFE & LOUNGE/ DOWNTOWN NORTH MIAMI
Location: 738 NE 125th ST Downtown North Miami, Fl 33161
I95 Exit: NE 125th ST. Head EAST!!!! Towards Bal Harbour!!!
Entrance: Is in the REAR Via NE 7Th AVE.
FREE PARKING in the REAR in Front of Downtown North Miami Police Station! ;)

1Love! 1Soul! 1Passion! Salsa! Bachata! Kizomba! Samba!

Winter Jewish Music Concert Presents Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell 6/9/13

Winter Jewish Music Concert Presents Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell
Sunday, 06/09/2013, 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
frontTemple Israel of Greater Miami
137 NE 19th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell, the “new voice of Yiddish music,” will perform in concert on Sunday, June 9th, at 4:00 p.m. The event, the first solo concert ever presented by the nationally-renowned Winter Jewish Music Concert, will be at Temple Israel of Greater Miami.
Russell, an African-American who is a Jew-by-choice, is a classically-trained bass who over the last ten years has sung with opera companies in San Francisco and New York. After his years in the world of classical music, Russell was drawn to Yiddish music by its emotional power.
Russell has now focused on Yiddish music, and has performed concerts of Yiddish music in New York, Toronto, and Boston, as well as Northern California, where he resides with his partner, Rabbi Michael Rothbaum.
Mr. Russell will be accompanied by Alan Mason, the Music Director of the Winter Jewish Music Concert. 
Temple Israel is located at 137 N.E. 19th Street, blocks away from the Arsht Center and Wynwood. Tickets for the concert are $18 and $36, and may be purchased at www.JewishConcert.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

A Day at the Beach 4/14/13

A Day at the Beach
Sunday, 04/14/2013, 02:00 pm – 10:00 pm
377629_10151444337204368_509733726_nNorth Beach Band Shell
7275 N Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Community Arts and Culture presents: A Day at the Beach concert series, a FREE all ages-concert at the Open Air North Beach Bandshell, an Art Deco Jewel just steps from the ocean.

E|P will play a one-hour set beginning at 4 p.m. Also scheduled to appear are Elsten Torres, Cleaveland Jones and Locos Por Juana front man Itagui, who will be playing a special DJ set. The School of Rock will be performing a preview show.

Address: 7275 N Collins Ave, Miami Beach
Event time: 2 – 10 p.m.
More info: www.communityartsandculture.org

A Candid Conversation on Education and Youth Violence in South Florida With Award Winning Journalist Soledad O’Brien 5/17/13

A Candid Conversation on Education and Youth Violence in South Florida With Award Winning Journalist Soledad O’Brien
Sunday, 05/17/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
SoledadFlyerFinal-1Broward College
Judson A. Samuels Campus at 7200 Pines Blvd,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
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(Miami,Fl)- L.E.A.D Nation (Leaders By Empowerment, Activists By Development) in partnership with Broward College and WEDR 99 Jamz will co-host the #IamCHANGE Youth TownHall on Friday, May 17th, 2013 from 7pm-9pm at Broward College – Judson A. Samuels Campus at 7200 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL. A precursor to the annual South Florida Youth Summit this fall, the purpose of this town hall style meeting is to provide a platform for youth to organize and discuss issues that plague their communities. The Think Tank- like environment will help set the stage for this year’s progressive agenda, inspiring students to create real solutions to real issues. Miss Kimmy and Shelby Rushin, popular radio personalities from 99 Jamz will MC the evening and Soledad O’Brien will deliver the keynote address. This event is free and open to the public.

The primary objective of this series is to empower Generation Y to create solutions that directly address South Florida’s epidemic of youth violence, education challenges, and increased childhood obesity. L.E.A.D Nation events are held in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties for students in grades 6-12. The 2nd annual South Florida Youth Summit will take place this year on October 16-19th.

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Save Our Youth Hialeah Fundraiser Event 4/12/13

Save Our Youth Hialeah Fundraiser Event
Friday, 04/12/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
FLYER-fri-jpgWaxys on the River Irish Pub
690 Southwest 1st. Court,
Miami, Florida 33130
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We were raised or know someone raised in HIALEAH coming together to PARTY for a good cause. First fundraiser for SAVE OUR YOUTH HIALEAH. Promised to see FRIENDS we have not seen in years. Let’s celebrate our roots.
$10 admission includes one free drink for men. Ladies drink free all night.

Super Hiro Happy Hour at Katsuya 4/10/13

Super Hiro Happy Hour at Katsuya
Wednesday, 04/10/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Flyer-SLS-Katsuya-rsvp_rgbKATSUYA
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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You are cordially invited to the
SUPER HIRO HAPPY HOUR
with HIRO SAKE

KATSUYA
inside the SLS Hotel South Beach

April 10th, 2013 6:30pm-8:30pm
RSVP: http://hirosakeatkatsuya.eventbrite.com

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Date & Wine 4/25/13

Date & Wine
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 07:30 pm – 09:00 pm
tapas_largeTapas Xperience
900 South Miami Ave. Suite 180,
Miami, Florida 33130
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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.

Leave A Legacy 15th Annual Donor Next Door Luncheon 5/8/13

Leave A Legacy© 15th Annual Donor Next Door Luncheon
Sunday, 05/08/2013, 11:00 pm – 01:30 pm
Patricia Maldonado
Jungle Island,
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Florida Miami
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South Florida nonprofits will honor their leading patrons whose commitments often go well beyond financial support at the LEAVE A LEGACY© 15th Annual Donor Next Door Luncheon at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at Parrott Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail.

Poetry + Music at The Betsy South Beach 4/10/13

Poetry + Music at The Betsy South Beach
Wednesday, 04/10/2013, 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
625468_10151502466962380_1344312010_nThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Poet/Bassist Maggie Hasspacher presents poems arranged for instrumentation, backed by fellows from the New World Symphony. Composer Jeff Briggs presents new arrangements of poems by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Hyam Plutzik.

Sponsored by The Writer’s Room at The Betsy, with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

For more O, MIami events, visit http://omiami.org/.

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Liz Bieler 4/10/13

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Liz Bieler
Wednesday, 04/10/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
166757_10151502529342380_1640745571_nThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The Betsy presents Jazz vocalist Liz Bieler, with pianist Ralph Dovidio. Bieler performs timeless standards – whether they were written 80 years ago or today. Bieler says, “I love them most because they bridge generations and bring us closer together.” (http://lizbieler.com/)

Come as you are for a great night of Live Music. No cover, great cocktail prices all night long. Performance begins at 8pm.

Make a night of it, and reserve your table at BLT Steak for best seats! Call 305-673-0044 for dinner reservations.

For all of our great events, here at The Betsy and on Miami Beach, visit our website at http://thebetsyhotel.com/.

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Liz Bieler 4/10/13

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Liz Bieler
Wednesday, 04/10/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
166757_10151502529342380_1640745571_n1The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The Betsy presents Jazz vocalist Liz Bieler, with pianist Ralph Dovidio. Bieler performs timeless standards – whether they were written 80 years ago or today. Bieler says, “I love them most because they bridge generations and bring us closer together.” (http://lizbieler.com/)

Come as you are for a great night of Live Music. No cover, great cocktail prices all night long. Performance begins at 8pm.

Make a night of it, and reserve your table at BLT Steak for best seats! Call 305-673-0044 for dinner reservations.

For all of our great events, here at The Betsy and on Miami Beach, visit our website at http://thebetsyhotel.com/.

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Max Farber and Maryel Epps 4/11/13

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Max Farber and Maryel Epps
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Max-Farber-1The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress, Maryel Epps is South Florida’s most exciting diva. Maryel originated her famous Gospel Brunch with great success at Lola Restaurant in New York. Epps has also performed with the greats such as Billy Taylor, Bob Dylan, Chaka Khan, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillespe, David Lee Roth, David Bowie, Nile Rogers, and Patti Labelle.

Miami’s own Jazz pianist Max Farber accompanies Ms. Epps for what is sure to be an exciting evening of music.

Come as you are for a great night of Live Music. No cover, great cocktail prices all night long. Performance begins at 8pm.

Make a night of it, and reserve your table at BLT Steak for best seats! Call 305-673-0044 for dinner reservations.

For all of our great events, here at The Betsy and on Miami Beach, visit our website at http://thebetsyhotel.com/.

Poetry Reading: Campbell McGrath and Catherine Bowman 4/16/13

Poetry Reading: Campbell McGrath and Catherine Bowman
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
163525_10151502471947380_1695234764_nThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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A reading and conversation to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Sylvia Plath by two American poets who have written about, and under the influence, of Plath’s remarkable poetry. Before and after the reading, exchange used books in the lobby as part of a special poetry edition of Bookleggers Mobile Library.

Presented by The Writer’s Room at The Betsy, with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

For all O, Miami events, visit http://omiami.org/.

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Mike Gerber 4/17/13

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Mike Gerber
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
546088_10151502534352380_1610645334_nThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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A revered jazz pianist and composer of exceptional ability, Gerber has been blind and nearly deaf since birth. He made his concert debut with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at age 15 and has recorded and performed with some of the biggest names in modern jazz, including Jaco Pastorius, David Liebman, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey and Pat Metheny.

Come as you are for a great night of Live Music. No cover, great cocktail prices all night long. Performance begins at 8pm.

Make a night of it, and reserve your table at BLT Steak for best seats! Call 305-673-0044 for dinner reservations.

For all of our great events, here at The Betsy and on Miami Beach, visit our website at http://thebetsyhotel.com/.

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Max Farber and Mariana Martin 4/18/13

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Max Farber and Mariana Martin
Thursday, 04/18/2013, 08:00 pm – 08:00 pm
20820_10151502550537380_37637327_nThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Mariana Martin is a Jazz singer & composer born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil who uses the haunting power of her inner world to create evocative works of musical art. What makes her different from other artists is her ability to take her inspiration from artists that she admires and assimilate these influences into her own style.

Miami’s own Jazz pianist Max Farber accompanies Ms. Martin, for what is sure to be an exciting evening of music.

Come as you are for a great night of Live Music. No cover, great cocktail prices all night long. Performance begins at 8pm.

Make a night of it, and reserve your table at BLT Steak for best seats! Call 305-673-0044 for dinner reservations.

For all of our great events, here at The Betsy and on Miami Beach, visit our website at http://thebetsyhotel.com/.

Movie Night Monday || Jackie Chan double feature 4/8/13

Movie Night Monday || Jackie Chan double feature
Monday, 04/08/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
movienight_jackiechanBlackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130-3006
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A cure for the Monday blues…Blackbird Ordinary presents Movie Night Mondays! Join us weekly for an outdoor double feature with showings starting at 10PM. On April 8th kick your Monday into high gear with a Jackie Chan double feature! Enjoy happy hour from 3-8PM, and $8 Daiquiris & Old Fashioneds all night, plus free popcorn! And for the songbirds, plenty of games and karaoke inside. Compete for drinks and prizes! 21+, No cover.

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Nestor Zurita Duo 4/24/13

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Nestor Zurita Duo
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
150170_10151502556912380_308817482_nThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The Zurita Duo is back: Paul Banman on Piano and Nestor Zurita on Sax.

Come as you are for a great night of Live Music. No cover, great cocktail prices all night long. Performance begins at 8pm.

Make a night of it, and reserve your table at BLT Steak for best seats! Call 305-673-0044 for dinner reservations.

For all of our great events, here at The Betsy and on Miami Beach, visit our website at http://thebetsyhotel.com/.

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Tom Lippincott 4/25/13

(mostly jazz) Live Music at The Betsy: Tom Lippincott
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
523394_10151502609402380_728361433_nThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Tom Lippincott is an original voice on the guitar. He has created his own vocabulary and expresses that on a customized instrument with additional strings. The result is compelling and unique and unlike any other player I’ve heard. I look forward to hearing where his musical journey will lead, and I’m very happy to play with him whenever I can.” – John Stowell

Eight- and six-string guitarist and composer Tom Lippincott received a bachelors degree in jazz studies from the University of North Texas, and a masters degree in jazz performance from the University of Miami. Tom has performed throughout the world as a sideman, with his own groups, and as a solo performer.

Come as you are for a great night of (mostly jazz) Live Music. Never a cover, with great cocktail prices all night long. Performance begins at 8pm.

Betsy provides year-round philanthropy, arts and cultural programming as part of our commitment to community. For more information, visit our Philanthropy page at http://TheBetsyHotel.com/philanthropy.

Roots Rock Wednesdays with Ketchy Shuby 4/10/13

Roots Rock Wednesdays with Ketchy Shuby
Wednesday, 04/10/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
april_blackbird_fbBlackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130-3006
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Adding some soul to your mid-week…it’s Roots Rock Wednesdays! Sounds by the Haitian Hillbilly, playing the finest in rockabilly, blues, R&B, and more. Featuring a live performance by Ketchy Shuby! $7 gets you a PBR + shot of Dickle all night. 21+ to boogie woogie. No cover!

Global Battle Of The Bands Hard Rock Rising David Shelley and Bluestone compete 4/5/13

Global Battle Of The Bands- Hard Rock Rising David Shelley and Bluestone compete!
Friday, 04/05/2013, 09:30 pm – 12:00 am
HardRockRisingHard Rock Cafe
1 Seminole Way,
Hollywood, Florida 33314
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Show Your Support At Hard Rock Cafe!

David Shelley And Bluestone compete in the final local battle on April 5th, 2013 after a great win on March 29!

Thank You To All The Fans For The Incredible Support! The band scored the highest of all other 3 winning bands from pervious weeks. April 5th will determine which band will represent Hollywod in this GLOBAL BATTLE!
1st round March 29th- Godsend, Shadow Reborn, David Shelley & Bluestone- David Shelley And Bluestone Win!

Final Local Battle -April 5th- Makayla Duvall, Cadillac Creeps, Shatterglass and David Shelley & Bluestone compete to represent Hollywood, FL!
All over the world, participating Cafes will be hosting Hard Rock Rising live battle events.

Audience participation is part of the judging process. You can help choose the band that will ultimately play London’s Hard Rock Calling as part of a World Tour, make an album and video with Hard Rock Records, and win new gear!
We look forward to seeing you there.

As always, thank you all for the continuous support of David Shelley and Bluestone.
David Shelley- Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter

Creating jamming blues rock music that is ancient and modern and truly original, David is the son of a Jazz singer/actress, Martha Stewart, and grandson of Buddy De Sylva, songwriter of “Birth of the Blues”, “Sunny Boy” and the “Best things in Life are free”.
David began his career as a Blues artist in 1990 after touring the world as a guitarist with show business icon, Cher. David has shared the stage with Allman Brothers guitarist Warren Haynes’ band Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers alumnus Dan Toler, blues artists like Anson Funderburg, Billy Branch, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Tommy Castro, Larry McCray and many more.
Writing and creating his own brand of blues, David uses world rhythms, traditional blues instrumentation and soulful vocals as a vehicle for his songs. His songs call to mind the struggles and joys of real life.
Charles Gasper – Bass

Receiving an electric guitar on his 10th birthday allowed Charles to refine his “ear” and help his musical passion to blossom.

“If there was a song to learn, I learned it note for note, even if it took me all day”.

Albuquerque alternative rock quartet Alien Lovestock provided a platform for his definitive sound and style and allowed for even more exposure after the band relocated to San Francisco. There, Alien Lovestock collaborated and performed with George Clinton, Storm Large, and other luminaries on the band’s sophomore album “Planet of the Fish”. Charles also continued to work with Alien Lovestock alumni Eric McFadden (EMT, Stockholm Syndrome) and Paulo Baldi (Cake, Les Claypool) and later joined up with longtime Bay Area Latin rockers Orixa whose crossover sound of rock/reggae/funk/ska had helped to garner accolades and to establish the band as the premier rock en espanol group in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2010 Charles relocated to South Florida to join up with long time friend “David Shelley” and his Florida based band “Bluestone”.

Randy Ridenour – a/k/a RED- Drums
Florida born, Randy Ridenour’s style of drumming and personality shine with Bluestone. Randy started playing drums at the young age of 7, influenced by Don Brewer, Buddy Rich, Thomas Lang and Dave weckl to name a few.

InSense Monthly Networking Event at Mondrian 4/17/13

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InSense Monthly Networking Event at Mondrian
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 am
DelanoMondrian
1100 West Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Taxes are done, Spring has sprung so let’s celebrate Q2 and enjoy the first drink on us!

Join us at our monthly networking event on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 6 PM to meet professionals, entrepreneurs, small business owners, social media consultants, and possibly even clients as you network with some of the best on the beach!

Bring plenty of business cards, as we will be playing Business Card Bingo. And, we have some great raffles prizes, as usual!

Happy hour prices of will be extended to those who are registered for this event.

So, what are you waiting for? Click on the link below to register!

$10 get you in, $15 at the door – with a portion of the proceeds to benefit PhilanthroFest!

Dating Should be Fun 4/10/13

Dating Should be Fun
Wednesday, 04/10/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
LoveClub_InviteThe Standard Spa
40 Island Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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This is a new (non-cheesy) dating workshop, dubbed The Love Club, taught by personal development writer Nikki Novo and held at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach on April 10.

Nikki has a crazy idea: that dating should be fun. So she created a two-hour class meant to answer burning questions like “Do I really have to wear a tight dress to score a dude in Miami?” and “Do I just have to leave this city all together to find love?”

Rather than offer one-size-fits-all advice (ahem, He’s Just Not that Into You), she encouragesher students to jump off the crazy, overanalyzing wheel and instead start gaining clarity on what they really want from a partner — and then she offers instructions on how to get them.

Art Party 21 4/20/13

Art Party 21
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Platform-Art-LogoArt Party 21
Wall Foss Financial, 212 East Highland Drive,
Lakeland, Florida 33813
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Join Platform Art, a non-profit arts organization, in downtown Lakeland on April 20 to celebrate its 10-year anniversary with it’s signature event, Art Party 21. Held at Wall Foss Financial at 212 East Highland Drive. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the festivities begin at 7:30 and last until 11 p.m. Art Party 21 will feature visual art, film fashion, sound, and performance pieces, along with food, beer and wine. A hidden gem of Central Florida, Art Party 21 has never and will never be the same show twice. Each year’s event is held at a unique venue bringing a different selection of local artists from Lakeland and throughout Florida.

Art Party 21 is open to the public. Discount tickets for the 10th Anniversary celebration, Art Party 21, are available for $10 per person at www.platformart.org. Tickets are $20 per person on the day of the event. Platform Art annual membership is $100, which includes admission to two complimentary community arts events and access to the exclusive member and sponsor VIP area with an open bar.

Live Web Event: America’s Night of Hope with Joel & Victoria Osteen 4/20/13

Live Web Event: America’s Night of Hope with Joel & Victoria Osteen
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
NOHMarlins Park
501 Marlins Way (NW 16th Avenue),
Miami, Florida 33125
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For one night only, on Saturday, April 20, 2013, enjoy a FREE live web event with Joel and Victoria Osteen! Join the tens of thousands who will gather at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida for “America’s Night of Hope.” Be encouraged by the message and ministry of Joel Osteen and inspired by an exciting time of praise and worship. Don’t miss a second of the experience by visiting http://osteen.co/nohlive for an evening of celebration and hope!

Joel Osteen is the pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas–America’s largest church. His television program reaches more than 10 million households each week and is viewed in more than 100 nations across the globe. Joel has inspired and encouraged millions of people worldwide through his #1 New York Times bestselling books, top-ten weekly podcast on iTunes, and sold-out worship events. Recently, Joel was chosen by the New York Times as one of the most influential people on Twitter.

PinThatUp Presents Xperimento Live at the News Lounge 4/11/13

PinThatUp Presents Xperimento LIVE at the News Lounge
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
FLYER_WEBThe News Lounge
5580 NE 4th Court ,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Perfect occasion to start off the weekend, Pin That Up & The News Lounge will be hosting awesome band Xperimento on Thursday April 11th. Named Best Fusion Band 2011 by Miami New Times, Xperimento features bilingual, multicultural world sounds such as Cumbia, Reggae, Merengue, Ska, & Funk with elements of Rock, Hip Hop & Dancehall. Their songs are rhythmically driven, melodic, & catchy; making their live performances upbeat & fun. What would have happened if Bob Marley and The Beatles had gotten together? Xperimento! After the show, the night goes on with music by Chilly & guests along with some surprises. As the official event Sponsor, Leblon will feature its fun truck, giving out free sorbet caipirinhas! Event Starts at 9 but venue will be featuring happy hour on drinks & food from 5 to 9 for the early birds. Put on your dancing shoes, bring your fun mask, & enjoy a night of funky rhythms! No Cover!

This Thursday, don’t miss out on Xperimento Live at News Lounge! No cover, Great music, Free Sorbet Carpirinhas & much more!

Wynwood Art Walk at Horizon Arts Break and Build Defying Oppression 4/13/13

Wynwood Art Walk at Horizon Arts Break and Build Defying Oppression
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 06:30 pm – 11:30 pm
537959_392853790812758_1884675487_nHorizon Arts Gallery
2143 NW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33133
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Join us at Second Saturdays in Wynwood this April 13th for a Food and Wine reception at the Horizon Arts Gallery.

Horizon Arts will be hosting the exclusive, one night unveiling of this raw collection on human behavior, social design, and strength.

This five part collection focusing on the theme of Human Rights by young artists from Florida International University will be a contemporary exhibit featuring sculpture, painting, video, photography and interactive installations.

A Night with Non-Profits 4/24/13

A Night with Non-Profits
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
NNP_Save-the-Date-EmailThe Hoxton
1111 SW 1st Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Join us for the launch of “A Night with Non-Profits”

Mix and Migle with 13 of your favorite Young Professional Non-Profit organizations!

Complimentary hor’s doeuvres and HALF OFF drink specials

Suggested door donation: $10 Receive a raffle ticket with purchase!

DJ Zak Mann & Live Band “Persons of Interest”

All proceeds will be split evenly to:

The Young Associates of the Coral Gables Museum – Ponce Society of Young Professionals – The Monica Burguera Foundation – Miami Beach Rotary Club – The Fairchild Palms – Save Our Sisters – Voices For Children – Radio Lollipop at Miami Children’s Hospital – The Miami Science Museum – Habitat for Humanity – The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Mas Family Scholarships – Humane Society

World Fashion Organization Event Miami Fashion AIDS Awareness 4/20/13

World Fashion Organization EVENT | Miami Fashion | AIDS Awareness
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 05:00 pm
Sofitel Miami
5800 Blue Lagoon Dr
Miami, Florida 33126
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Fashion Designers Expo Florida, now partnered with the World Fashion Organization, and non-profit Let the Runway Meet the Cause, Inc., are calling all Politicians, Celebrities, Socialites, News Anchors, Athletes, Radio Personalities, Fashionistas, Press|Media, Bloggers, and Florida Residents to show that we ALL DO CARE about our communities. Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are claimed to be #1 & 2 in the NATION for the spread of HIV/AIDS! WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING!

Join us during our Fashion Week as we fashionably educate our communities about the AIDS epidemic taking over. We have to start the conversation. Life is a RUNWAY. Let’s WALK RED. Let’s TALK RED! Let the Runway Meet the Cause!

The schedule of events for this Emerging Industry Fashion Week on April 18th-20th is listed below. Each day will be filled with Fashion and Philanthropy. Be a part of supporting the emerging fashion talent in your community as well as saving lives.

Purchase Tickets NOW!

In The Heights 7/11/13

In The Heights
Thursday, 07/11/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:30 pm
In-The-HeightsLake Worth Playhouse
713 Lake Ave ,
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
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In The Heights, a musical celebration, tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures; where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

Club Blue Networking & Cocktails 4/10/13

Club Blue Networking & Cocktails
Wednesday, 04/10/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
ClubBlueHoxton1The Hoxton an Urban Beach House
1111 SW 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Club Blue Miami, a young professionals group for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, presents Networking and Cocktails. Club Blue Miami hopes to continue to attract Miami-Dade’s most motivated, energetic young professionals, ages 45 and younger, who will become the community’s future leaders.

A $25 minimum donation will include 1 drink and bar bites. For more information email: club blue@bgcmia.org

Clothes Off My Back 4/28/13

Clothes Off My Back
Sunday, 04/28/2013, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
comb-flyer-ocean-girl2The Ritz-Carlton South Beach @ the Dilido Beach Club
1 Lincoln Road ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Picture yourself sitting on South Beach, with an ocean view, listening to original live music by the Joshua Steadman Band, with a cocktail in your hand as hors d’oeuvres are passed, while watching a “beach chic” fashion show.

All this will be followed by a “not so ordinary” silent auction,
so be sure to bring your credit card!

Silent Victims of Crime (SVC) and the International Society for Autism (ISA) collaborate on their 1st annual event, to benefit the Youth Leadership Program. This initiative allows our children to focus on higher education, conscious decision-making, and giving back to society in a supportive and positive environment.

Average Joe Art Sale, House Warming edition 4/7/13

Average Joe Art Sale, House Warming edition
Sunday, 04/07/2013, 07:00 pm – 07:00 pm
385782_479763275405225_599489945_n-1Yo Space
294 NE 62nd St,
Miami, Florida 33138
Facebook Link

We had a great time with the first ever Little Haiti Sunday Stroll last month, and with the next one unscheduled as of yet, you know we’re keeping it going bringing you affordable art from local artists every month.

We’ll have a fresh batch of visiting artists at the gallery along with our Resident Artists, selling everything from original works, to limited edition prints, and merchandise (Apparel, accessories, and more). The best part? We’re capping the selling price at $250 per item. You can walk away with an original piece of art to brighten up your place or to offer as an amazing unique gift for less than the price of an iPod. (Disclaimer: Resident Artists may have more expensive work in their studios)

Resident Artists:
-Lorie Setton: http://www.loriesetton.com/
-Kazilla: http://kazilla.biz/
-Ivan Roque: http://allhailtla.com/Home.html
-Cristina Isabel Rivera: http://sancrisabel.tumblr.com/

Visiting Artists:
-Elio Mercado: http://www.sketchesformankind.com/
-8bit Lexicon: https://www.facebook.com/8bitLexicon
-GG: http://ggartwork.com/
-James Brutus: jamescrayons.tumblr.com
-Teepop: http://teepop.com/
-JNGL (Andres Carmiol): http://jnglart.com/
-Goop Massta: http://shoplivelife.launchrock.com/
-WHUT: http://www.flickr.com/photos/whutbm
-Cone: https://www.facebook.com/pages/CONE/141258282619534
-Rno:
-Ernesto Kunde: http://www.kundeart.com/
-Natalia Molina: http://nataliamolina.com/
-TRAP: http://iftrap.com/
-Rei Ramirez: http://reiramirez.com/
-Daniel Ferrer: http://www.simpleskateboards.com/

If:Miami will be back with a new local entrepreneur for you this month. Described as “an open source entrepreneurship (OSE) project”, you’ll get the opportunity to meet with their team and find out exactly what they’re all about.

Los Chamos is going to be out front serving up their delicious Venezuelan food (arepas, empanadas, etc) so come hungry and leave happy (I don’t know which fast food chain I just took that from but hopefully they won’t notice/mind).

www.yo-miami.com
http://ifmiami.org/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Chamos-Food-Truck/105756006182280

Industry Leaders At Miami Finance Forum CEO Power Breakfast Discuss Hedge Fund Investment Outlook For 2013 4/5/13

Industry Leaders At Miami Finance Forum CEO Power Breakfast Discuss Hedge Fund Investment Outlook For 2013
Friday, 04/05/2013, 07:30 am – 09:30 am
MFF-LogoThe Ballroom at Conrad Miami
1395 Brickell Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33131
RSVP Link

MIAMI – April 2, 2013 – The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host a “CEO Power Breakfast” panel discussion titled, “Hedge Funds 2013 Outlook.” The panel, moderated by Carlos Deupi, MFF chairman and corporate attorney with Squire Sanders, will provide insight and guidance related to hedge fund investment outlooks for 2013. The event takes place at 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, at the Ballroom of Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131.

Panelists will discuss a variety of key topics including: Today’s investment environment for hedge funds, strategies that worked well in 2012 and reasons to consider investing in hedge funds; impact of foreign markets on U.S. and worldwide investment; the most attractive emerging markets for investment; and the impact of new regulations on due-diligence practices for hedge funds.

Panel speakers include leaders and investment officials from top hedge funds and investment firms:

● Peter Young, President, Advanced Fund Administration
● Jesse Wachs, Portfolio Manager, Powell Investment Advisors
● Monique B. Goihman – Director, Collins Capital
● Jonathan Fischer, Forrestal Capital

Southland Mall Presents Their Weekly “Festive Fridays” Series 4/5/13

Southland Mall Presents Their Weekly “Festive Fridays” Series
Friday, 04/05/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Southland4Southland Mall
20505 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link

Every Friday, Cutler Bay residents are invited to enjoy an evening of special performances with their family and friends at Southland Mall from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Southland Mall has partnered with local schools to celebrate diversity, culture and the arts inside the mall’s Center Court.

Below is a list of events for the month of April:

•April 5th – Richmond Heights Middle School will present an art exhibition featuring original pieces created by their students. They are also showcasing a variety of animals from Zoo Miami in an effort to share information about their Zoology Magnet Program.

•April 12th – Palm Glades Preparatory Academy will feature a performance by their step group, cheer squad, flagettes and hip hop dancers.

•April 19th – Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts will present a special performance by their orchestra and jazz band.

•April 26th – Dancers from “Belly Dancing by Shayna” will provide dance lessons and the National Karate’s “Team Shendo” will present a live tutorial of martial arts moves.

“Festive Fridays” are free events that are open to the public. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and S.W. 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12. For more information on Southland Mall or to learn about partnership opportunities for upcoming “Festive Fridays,” email inquiries to info(at)thinkpeacock(dot)com.

Earth Day Trash Bash 4/22/13

Earth Day Trash Bash
Tuesday, 04/22/2013, 03:00 pm –
palms-beach-clean-up-postThe Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Webpage Link
Earth Day Trash Bash

Be part of the solution to our earth’s pollution!

Join your community on Earth Day, April 22, 2013, and make a difference at the second beach clean-up event of 2013 at The Palms Hotel & Spa. In partnership with The City of Miami Beach and ECOMB, The Palms has adopted the stretch of beach between 29th and 32nd Street.

The Adopt-A-Beach program is not just about litter. It’s about the need for clean oceans, shorelines, and waterways. It is about residents working together to create permanent solutions to shoreline and marine debris. It is about building a clean, healthy, diverse world for generations to come.

3:00 p.m. Registration & Tee-shirt distribution in the garden
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Adopt-A-Beach Clean-up between 29th & 32nd Street
From 6:00 p.m. Happy Hour for Volunteers

About The Palms Hotel & Spa
Just minutes from the heart of South Beach, The Palms Hotel & Spa combines genuine service, laid-back sophistication and oceanfront serenity into a destination where complete wellness and environmental awareness are at the center of each experience. Privately owned and managed by The Krause family, The Palms sits on its own stretch of beach just 12 miles from Miami International Airport. The AAA Four Diamond property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For reservations or further information, please call 800.550.0505 or visit www.thepalmshotel.com.

More than Meets the Eye 4/19/13

More than Meets the Eye
Friday, 04/19/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rigoberto-Rosales-Jalil_Extraccion-de-la-Piedra-de-la-Locura1Prints Giclee Shop
8747 SW 134th Street,
Miami, Florida 33176
Webpage Link

Contact: Christine Lyall
Cell Ph. 305.299.3414
Email: loretta107@comcast.net

‘Low’ Art? Well, Yes and No …
New Art Show Brings Fine Art to Young Children’s Eye Level

Miami, Fla.—“More than Meets the Eye,” opening Friday, April 19, 2013, from 7 to 10 p.m., at Prints Giclée Shop, 8747 SW 134th Street, presents a fun new twist on art shows—no piece of artwork will be hung or exhibited any higher than three feet off the ground, thus “lowering” the art to young children’s eye level.

“The artwork won’t be ‘childish’—it will be PG-13—but it will be displayed so children as young as 3 to 5 years old can easily see it,” said show creator, co-curator and Miami artist Christine Lyall. She added that children of all ages are welcome to attend and admission is free. Also curating are Miami artists Aida Tejada and Gerardo Gonzalez-Quevedo, who owns and operates Prints Giclée Shop.

Ms. Lyall said she thought of the show’s concept when she noticed a young boy at an art show straining to see a piece of her work hanging on a wall. The boy’s father could see the piece just fine. The boy could not.

“I thought, ‘What if an entire professional art show were designed specifically for children?’ It seems so simple, and yet, I’ve never seen it done before,” said Ms. Lyall. “Children have a natural appreciation for and curiosity about art, and they often see things in art that adults, who tend to be more critical, don’t see. And yet, most art shows automatically exclude children as viewers because everything, unless it’s big, is too high for them to see.”

With governments cutting back on arts funding and school districts slashing their arts education budgets, “it’s increasingly important to find other ways to cultivate children’s appreciation for art,” said Ms. Lyall. “We hope this art-show concept helps.”

More than a dozen South Florida artists representing a diversity of styles and media (so children can see the many ways in which art can be rendered) are participating in “More than Meets the Eye,” including:

Aduni Abu Bakar—Sumi Ink Painting Marilyn Lemay—Watercolor
Leonel D’cröix—Digital Painting Adriano Nicot—Painting
Jose Luis Dias Montero—Mixed Media Jee Yung Park—Mixed Media
Jaime Ferreyros—iPhonography Edilberto Pelegrino—Painting
Sandra Garcia-Pardo—Sculpture Daniel Portnoy—Photography
Raciel Gomez—Mixed Media Clara Varas—Mixed Media
Rigoberto Rosales Jalil—Colored Pencil Katarina Vicenova—Oil Painting
Marilyn Lemay—Watercolor Marivi von Feretova—Painting

Prints Giclée Shop is an artist owned and operated, full-service, fine-art digital printing company, offering high-quality giclée printing on archival paper, canvas or acrylic substrates. Open since 2004, Prints Giclée Shop also offers framing services, and it has a gallery where it showcases the work of local, national and international artists. For more information, call Gerardo Gonzalez-Quevedo at 305.282.9154, or visit the Prints Giclée Shop at 8747 SW 134th St., Miami, Fla., 33176, or check out the studio’s website at www.printsgicleeshop.com.

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If you would like more information about “More than Meets the Eye,” or you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Christine Lyall at (305) 299-3414 or loretta107@comcast.net. Many more images are available upon request.

Taste of Key Biscayne 4/8/13

Taste of Key Biscayne
Monday, 04/08/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
WD-Key-Biscayne-EventsWinn-Dixie Store #318
604 Crandon,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
Webpage Link

The Key Biscayne Winn-Dixie invites customers to check out the store’s new amenities and offerings during, “A Taste of Key Biscayne”. As part of the series of special tasting events, customers will enjoy an evening of wine and cheese tastings, a chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, delicious food tastings, live entertainment and more.

Taste of Key Biscayne 4/12/13

Taste of Key Biscayne
Friday, 04/12/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
WD-Key-Biscayne-Events1Winn-Dixie Store #318
604 Crandon Blvd.,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
Webpage Link

The Key Biscayne Winn-Dixie invites customers to check out the store’s new amenities and offerings during, “A Taste of Key Biscayne”. As part of the series of special tasting events, customers will enjoy an evening of wine and cheese tastings, a chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, delicious food tastings, live entertainment and more.

Taste of Key Biscayne 4/16/13

Taste of Key Biscayne
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
WD-Key-Biscayne-Events2Winn-Dixie Store #318
604 Crandon Blvd.,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
Webpage Link

The Key Biscayne Winn-Dixie invites customers to check out the store’s new amenities and offerings during, “A Taste of Key Biscayne”. As part of the series of special tasting events, customers will enjoy an evening of wine and cheese tastings, a chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, delicious food tastings, live entertainment and more.

Duke & Winston Exclusive Trunk Show at The Archives 4/9/13

Duke & Winston Exclusive Trunk Show at The Archives
Tuesday, 04/09/2013, 07:00 pm –
archives-eventThe Archives
1304 E. Las Olas Blvd,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

The Archives invites you to an exclusive trunk show featuring Duke & Winston designer Seun Olubodun. The trunk show will include an inside look at Duke & Winston’s new City Tees, Virtue Tees and pet hoodies collection. Come spend your Tuesday night at the Archives and enjoy manly cocktails by Gentleman Jack, craft beer, a live DJ and meet and greet with Philadelphia based designer Seun Olubodun.

FREE Salsa Class & Party Thursdays at Moca Cafe! 4/4/13

FREE Salsa Class & Party Thursdays at Moca Cafe!
Thursday, 04/04/2013, 08:30 pm – 02:00 am
555384_10151366378843827_1016222745_nMoca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th Street,
N. Miami, Florida 33161
Webpage Link

FREE SALSA CLASSES!

FREE BACHATA CLASSES!

FREE KIZOMBA CLASSES

CHECK US OUT: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/April-3-Month-ANNIVESARY-CELEBRATION—–Check-it-Out-.html?soid=1112762269263&aid=wEoKmuyZrys

Free Beginner Salsa “Eddie Torres” ON2 Class at 9pm-10pm SHARP! With Dominic Melendez!!! And D’Vice Latin Dance Studio!!!
And Salsa “Casino” Class With Nelson Fritz Aka Negro Fino!!!!

And FREE Kizomba Class with Tatiana Habanova!!!!! We Caught The Kizomba Fever!!! It’s SIMPLY CONTAGIOUS!

At Moca Cafe You Will Hear The Sensational Sounds Of Salsa With DJ Puerto Rican PETE!!!!!!! Playing the Best Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Mambo, CHACHA, And MORE!

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THAT’s NOT ALL!!! We Are Celebrating Our 3Months ANNIVERSARY AT MOCA LOUNGE!

With Shows! Bands! Guest Djz! And Much Much More! Stay TUNED!
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We also Have From Casa Salsa and Bongo’s/ Hard Rock Casino & Palladium…
Guest DJ With The MARVELOUS DJ HARV!!!!!! WOW!!! It’s gonna be a Great Night!!!

AND…
DOMINIC MELENDEZ from D’VICE LATIN DANCE STUDIO Will Be Teaching BACHATA THIS THURSDAY!!!!

LADIES NO COVER!!!!…Until 11pm! $5 after 11pm-3am.
Gentlemen: $5 Cover.

FYI: We Will be Having LIVE PERFORMANCES as Well!!!! With Special Guests! So Stay TUNE and Be in The KNOW!!!!

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Drink Specials!!!

4 Beer Bucket Specials! $20

2-4-1 Well Drinks!!! $8 ( So Do the Math: $4 per Drink! BEST DEAL in Town!)

UNTIL 11PM Kitchen Will Be OPEN!

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-Brought to you by NegroFino and I APPROVE this Message! ;)

The Salsa/ Bachata Mahem Continues!!!! :) This Thursday!!!

MOCA CAFE & LOUNGE/ DOWNTOWN NORTH MIAMI
Location: 738 NE 125th ST Downtown North Miami, Fl 33161
I95 Exit: NE 125th ST. Head EAST!!!! Towards Bal Harbour!!!
Entrance: Is in the REAR Via NE 7Th AVE.
FREE PARKING in the REAR in Front of Downtown North Miami Police Station! ;)

1Love! 1Soul! 1Passion! Salsa! Bachata! Kizomba! Samba!

Temaris Sushi Kick-off Party 4/6/13

Temaris Sushi Kick-off Party
Thursday, 04/04/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Temaris-A4-Flyer-02-01Temaris
1250 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link

You are cordially invited to the
TEMARIS KICK OFF PARTY
with HIRO SAKE

Experience the new revolutionary sushi concept in Miami.

Complementary HIRO SAKE and Hors D’oeuvres
April 4th, 2013 6:00pm-10:00pm
RSVP: info@temaris.com

Connect with us to know more about the spirits industry in Miami.
Facebook at www.facebook.com/PassionSpiritsUSA
Instagram/Twitter: @PassionSpirits

Strategic Planning Workshop / Nonprofit Corporate Governance – Best Practices 5/22/13

Strategic Planning Workshop / Nonprofit Corporate Governance – Best Practices
Wednesday, 05/22/2013, 08:30 am – 11:45 am
ColorLogo_cropped_1675x483Akerman Senterfitt
1 SE 3rd Ave (26th Central Conference Room),
miami, Florida 33131
RSVP Link

Strategic Planning Workshop

Revisiting or establishing a shared vision for your organization and developing a plan of action to get there is crucial to making your mission actionable. Attend this workshop and learn best practices for conducting a simplified, complete strategic planning session that allows you to set clear goals, measure your progress, and helps make a compelling case for funding.

Breakfast will be served at 8:30am

About the Facilitator
Esther Monzon Aguirre, President and Senior Project Manager, EV Services, Inc.

Ms. Monzon-Aguirre is widely regarded as one of the premier legislative advocates and community outreach professionals, with a reputation built upon keen attention to detail, advocacy expertise with a broad spectrum of real-world challenges solutions and relentless commitment to customer service. Recently, Ms. Monzon-Aguirre completed the reorganization of a 300 employee not-for-profit covering over 4,100 square miles of service area with an operation budget of $25 million. Additionally, Ms. Monzon-Aguirre is a Florida Supreme Court-certified County Court Mediator. This professional designation validates her substantial interpersonal skills and her ability to listen to others, the cornerstone of her history of reaching consensus on behalf of clients who find themselves in confrontational situations.

Non-Profit Corporate Governance- Best Practices

Wednesday, May 22, 10:30am-11:45am

The workshop topics will include: the legal constraints imposed by having 501(c)(3) status; minimizing exposure to personal liability as a director or officer; adhering to the “corporate formalities”; how to conduct self assessments of your nonprofit to insure compliance with all legal requirements; and, the adoption of improved “policies” that can improve corporate governance.

About the Facilitator

John Little, Community Economic Development Advocacy Director, Legal Services of Greater Miami

John Little was born and raised in upstate New York’s Hudson Valley. He received his B.A. Degree from the University of Alabama in 1969 followed by a stint teaching 7th and 8th grade science in Alabama’s rural “black belt”. Before attending law school he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa. He received his J.D. degree from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1978. Upon graduation he was awarded a two year “community lawyering” fellowship through Howard University and was assigned to work with a small legal services program in north Alabama. Upon completion of the fellowship he worked for five years with Alabama Legal Services in their Tuscaloosa Regional Office. During that time he served numerous individual clients and helped to create a statewide community development initiative providing assistance to nonprofit corporations. In 1985 he began his present employment as a community development specialist attorney with Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. where he is responsible for providing free assistance to nonprofit corporations engaged in housing, economic and community development activities in ethnically diverse low income neighborhoods. He has experience in the legal aspects of real estate development, affordable housing, and small business issues.

Wednesday, May 22, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM

Akerman Senterfitt

1 SE 3rd Ave, 26th Central Conference Room

Miami, FL

Miami Screenwriting Group Seminar 5/11/13

Miami Screenwriting Group Seminar
Saturday, 05/11/2013, 10:30 am – 04:30 pm
Screenwriting-Seminar-Indigo-Hotel-5_11_13Hotel Indigo
7600 N. Kendall Drive,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link

Webisodes…Short Films…TV Shows…Feature Films…

They all have one thing in common….a script!

And not just any script. A great script! If you’re ready to
take your writing to the next level, then sign up and join us
for this instructive seminar.

And the best part…? Lunch is included!

But don’t delay. There are only 10 spots.

To reserve your spot, email: MIAScreenwriting@aol.com

LoweDown Happy Hour 4/4/13

LoweDown Happy Hour
Thursday, 04/04/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
April4_13Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33124-6310
Webpage Link

Join us at the LoweDown Happy Hour in Celebrating Earth Day!

Don’t miss a guided tour of Terrestrial Paradises: Imagery from the Voyages of Captain Cook, by Kara Schneiderman, LAM Assistant Director.
Enjoy healthy treats from Cabot Cheese, PopChips, with cocktails generously provided Bacardi. Beverages by Vitamin Water Zero.
LoweDowns happen every first friday of the month right here at the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus. Ask at the front desk how you can become a member and receive unlimited access to LoweDowns and other special events and discounts.

$10 Admission; Free for Lowe Members

-2 cocktails per admission, proof of ID required

Explore Brickell with Dishcrawl 4/17/13

Explore Brickell with Dishcrawl
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 07:00 pm –
To Be Announced
To Be Announced,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Dishcrawl invites you to explore one of Miami’s fastest growing urban and cosmopolitan neighborhoods. Come taste what Brickell’s hot new dining scene has to offer and discover why it is quickly becoming the place to be. Join us on Wednesday, April 17, as we take you to 4 Brickell eateries for one unforgettable night of fabulous food and great company. Don’t wait, get your ticket now before this event sells out!

It’s a guessing game! We’re keeping the names of the restaurants we will be visiting a secret for now, but here and there we’ll give you some hints. Follow us on Twitter @DishcrawlMiami and be the first to know!

Where to Meet Us: All ticket holders will be notified of meeting location via email, 48 hours prior to the event.

I’m a Vegetarian: Vegetarian options are available, however we may not be able to accommodate other dietary restrictions. If you have any particular requests or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken only if given 48 hours advance notice. All Dishcrawl events are held rain or shine.

Questions?: Contact me! I’m Vicky, your Miami Dishcrawl Ambassador! My email is VickyK@dishcrawl.com.

About Dishcrawl: Food, Fun, and Exploration! We here at Dishcrawl aim to provide you with a premier culinary social experience by bringing together neighborhood restaurants, local chefs, regional food producers and fellow food enthusiasts. Join us if you’d like to embark on a one-of-a-kind gastronomic adventure!

27th Annual Levine/Slaughter Golf Classic 4/7/13

27th Annual Levine/Slaughter Golf Classic
Friday, 04/05/2013, 10:30 am – 06:00 pm
Woodlands Country Club
4600 Woodlands Blvd.,
Tamarac, Florida 33319
Webpage Link

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County presents the 27th Annual Golf Classic at the beautiful
Woodlands Country Club. Featuring shotgun start, full lavish buffet, open bar, on-course refreshments,
silent and live auctions. Entry fees $300. Sponsorship are $250 and up. Annual sellout, so make your
reservations early. The best golf tournament in Broward County! Contact Judith Fletcher at 954-537-1010 or
email jfletcher@bgcbc.org. The annual golf ball drop will also take place at the Classic.

Early Bird Fridays with Juke 4/5/13

Early Bird Fridays with Juke
Friday, 04/05/2013, 08:00 pm – 05:00 am
599103_482980555093104_319880258_nBlackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130-3006
Facebook Link

Because it’s never too early to kick off the weekend – Blackbird Ordinary presents Early Bird Fridays! Join us for happy hour from 3-8PM and enjoy delicious $5 bites from Chef Michael. Monday, April 5th we welcome Juke to our stage! Show starts at 8pm. 21+, No cover. For reservations call (305) 671-3307.

Miami Heels Store Grand Opening 4/6/13

Miami Heels Store Grand Opening
Saturday, 04/06/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Miami_Heels_eviteMiami Heels
15524 Biscayne Blvd,
Aventura, Florida Miami
Twitter Link

Miami Heels, a trendy, modern, and fashionable high-end shoe store in Miami announced the date for their Grand Opening Celebration to be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at their store on 15524 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL from 5 PM to 7 PM. Many special guest appearances will be made, such as The Real Housewives of Miami stars, Lea Black and Lisa Hochstein, Miss Elaine Lancaster, and Miss Florida USA, Michelle Aguirre.
Guests of the Grand Opening will have the chance to catch up with Real Housewives of Miami, the fabulous Miss Elaine Lancaster, and the beautiful Miss Florida USA. While shopping for the latest trends of the season, guests will enjoy unique and decedent appetizers, sip on fabulous pink martinis and bubbly champagne, and listen to hottest hits played by a live DJ. No one will leave empty handed as guests will receive gift bags upon their departure, a personal thank you for helping make this opening a true celebration.

Fashion 1st Fridays 4/5/13

Fashion 1st Fridays
Friday, 04/05/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
InviteWhitelaw Hotell
808 Collins Avene,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

New York Style Sample sale hits Miami Beach! 25% – 75% off retail with samples direct from designer showrooms. www.Fashion1stFridays.com. Sip complimentary cocktails from 7 pm – 8 pm in a chic atmosphere with Whitelaw’s House DJ spinning tunes. $5 and $10 swimsuits, major steals on coverups and so much more!

Family Fest 2013 at Dolphin Mall 5/4/13-5/5/13

Family Fest 2013 at Dolphin Mall
Sunday, 05/04/2013, 12:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2013-03-11-at-5.31.14-PMDolphin Mall
11401 N.W. 12th Street ,
Miami, Florida 33172
Facebook Link

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Rafael Dominguez

So.floridapromotions@gmail.com

(786)536-6622

“Family Fest 2013”

May 4-5

We invite you to come out and celebrate the arrival Family Fest 2013

Event taking place on May 4-5 at Dolphin Mall. This great event will feature a wide array of vendors and exhibitors promoting the best of their products and services. Fun activities for kids, face painting, and more! There will also be great music, entertainment, and fun for the whole family.
What: “Family Fest 2013”

Where: Dolphin Mall (11401 N.W. 12th Street, Miami 33172)

When: May 4-5
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Ready for Love Bootcamp-The Intensive 4/7/13

Ready for Love Bootcamp-The Intensive
Sunday, 04/07/2013, 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Romantic Couple at SunsetYoga Journey Studio
1950 Glades Road,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link

Ready for Love Bootcamp–The Intensive
Wondering if you will ever find the right partner? Learn How.

Love Coaches & Founders of T.R.U.E. Love Academy, Michael and Chana Rosenfeld share 5 actionable steps for creating a relationship that works. Discover what makes you a great catch, break the cycle of failed relationships, master the do’s and don’ts in dating and relating and build the confidence to ditch what’s not working.

Cost: $99*
*Please Note: Must register in advance. Space is limited.
To register call 305-528-0747 or email chana@trueloveacademy.org

www.trueloveacademy.org

Trivia Night 4/4/13

Trivia Night
Thursday, 04/04/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
trivia4Pao Town
2624 Ponce de Leon,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Facebook Link

Join us at Pao Town for Trivia with Evan and treat yourself to our amazing menu items and drink specials. First place wins a $25 gift card and second place wins a free pitcher. Like us on facebook and find our post including one giveaway answer for tonights game! Gun Bae & Good Luck!!

Trivia Night 4/10/13

Trivia Night
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
trivia5Pao Town
2624 Ponce de Leon,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Facebook Link

Join us at Pao Town for Trivia with Evan and treat yourself to our amazing menu items and drink specials. First place wins a $25 gift card and second place wins a free pitcher. Like us on facebook and find our post including one giveaway answer for tonights game! Gun Bae & Good Luck!!

Trivia Night 4/18/13

Trivia Night
Thursday, 04/18/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
trivia7Pao Town
2624 Ponce de Leon,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Join us at Pao Town for Trivia with Evan and treat yourself to our amazing menu items and drink specials. First place wins a $25 gift card and second place wins a free pitcher. Like us on facebook and find our post including one giveaway answer for tonights game! Gun Bae & Good Luck!!

Trivia Night 4/25/13

Trivia Night
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
trivia8Pao Town
2624 Ponce de Leon,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Join us at Pao Town for Trivia with Evan and treat yourself to our amazing menu items and drink specials. First place wins a $25 gift card and second place wins a free pitcher. Like us on facebook and find our post including one giveaway answer for tonights game! Gun Bae & Good Luck!!

SWURVE Tuesdays 4/2/13

SWURVE Tuesdays
Tuesday, 04/02/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
swurve_generic4Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130-3006
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SWURVE – every Tuesday night at Blackbird Ordinary. Sounds by DJ Sharpsound & Louie Arson & hosted by Bernz & Wrekonize of ¡Mayday! $7 shot of Jack + Highlife all night. Enjoy Chef Robert’s award-winning jerk chicken and BBQ! Doors stay open till 5AM. 21+, no cover!

The MCGS presents world renowned classical guitarist David Russell in Concert 4/20/13

The MCGS presents world renowned classical guitarist David Russell in Concert
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 08:00 pm –
MCGS_DAVID_RUSSELL_Concert_2013_cropSaint Philip’s Episcopal Church
1121 Andalusia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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The Miami Classical Guitar Society is very proud to present the final Concert of our 25th Anniversary Season, featuring one of the most renowned, iconic classical guitarists in the world, Scottish/Spanish guitarist David Russell!

David Russell certainly needs no introduction. The legendary, internationally acclaimed GRAMMY award-winning guitarist has had a phenomenal performing and recording career and is reaching for new heights with his recent Baroque album. No matter the genre, David’s interpretations serve as references for all who wish to be more complete guitarists, as he occupies a unique position of universal respect and admiration among amateurs and professionals alike. Concert-goers and musical critics alike are amazed by his musical genius and captivating stage presence. His seemingly effortless performances are highlighted by great attention to detail and provocative lyrical phrasing, suggesting an innate understanding of what each individual composer was working to achieve and bringing to each piece an unparalleled sense of adventure. A past winner of virtually every international guitar competition, Mr. Russell is an esteemed Fellow of The Royal Academy of Music in London and in 2003 was awarded the Medal of Honor of the Conservatory of the Balearics and named an “adopted son” of Es Migjorn, the town of his upbringing in Menorca, Spain.

“In the realm of classical guitar, there is a small handful of luminaries whose concerts and recordings have earned them international stature…Scottish-born guitarist David Russell is one of these rare performing artists who has garnered favor with audiences, guitar aficionados, music critics and concert presenters around the world.” -Acoustic Guitar Magazine.

This is the third time the MCGS brings Russell to perform in Miami, and we are honored that he will be here to celebrate this anniversary with us! Don’t miss this opportunity to see Maestro Russell in Concert!

Concert Date:
Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Location:
Saint Philips Episcopal Church
1121 Andalusia Avenue; Coral Gables, FL 33134

Tickets:
$25 general admission at the door, ($20 members/seniors/students with ID). Children under 12 are free. No Reservations needed. Buy tickets online at www.miamiguitar.org

Masterclass:
Russell will also be offering a master class open to the public. Please visit our website for more details.

22nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show 2013 4/4/13-4/7/13

22nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show 2013
Sunday, 04/04/2013, 03:00 pm – 10:00 pm
ftlautoshowGreater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard,,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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The 22nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show will be held on April 4-7, 2013 at the
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. This four-day show, managed by the
South Florida Automobile Dealers Association, exhibits the latest in performance technology and design.
More than 500 cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles fill over 200,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County, the auto show is considered one of the charity’s
top fundraising events, and has raised in excess of $3 million for the organization since the show’s inception in 1991.

Chairman: Ted Morse.

Bloom: Student & Teacher showcase 6/2/13

Bloom: Student & Teacher showcase
Sunday, 06/02/2013, 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Bloom_5x7Trail Theater
3715 SW 8th atreet,
miami, Florida 33133
RSVP Link

Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://belly2abs-bloom-efbevent.eventbrite.com/

Belly2Abs presents: BLOOM

Bloom is our annual spring/summer show with special presentation of all of our Teachers and Instructors as well as choreographies performed by our students. Our artistic performances are carefully created by our own very talented staff. Watch some of the most alluring Bellydance performances, Flamenco Fusion dance, Tribal Fusion’s electric beats, ATS earthy dance style, and many more delightful pieces. Students will showcase their dedication in their dance in our show. BLOOM.

Roots Rock Wednesdays with Wolf Whiskers 4/3/13

Roots Rock Wednesdays with Wolf Whiskers
Wednesday, 04/03/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
181045_484532784937881_1694420322_n1Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130-3006
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Adding some soul to your mid-week…it’s Roots Rock Wednesdays! Featuring a live performance by Wolf Whiskers! Sounds by the Haitian Hillbilly, playing the finest in rockabilly, blues, R&B, and more. $7 gets you a PBR + shot of Dickle all night. 21+ to boogie woogie. No cover!

Wonderland Industry Tuesdays 4/1/13

Wonderland Industry Tuesdays! No cover on Rick C’s Exclusive VIP list
Sunday, 04/02/2013, 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
new-wonderland-in-the-biz-tuesdaysWonderland Miami
7770 Biscayne Blvd,
MIAMI, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

Wonderland is Miami’s latest and Most Exclusive Gentlemans club with with most gorgeous and professional
entertainers and staff from all over the world!

The Plush Nightclub Layout along with a mouth watering gourmet menu makes Wonderland one of a kind.

This and Every Tuesday come join the lovely Wonderland staff and myself for “Industry Tuesdays”
Known as the “Sexiest Tuesday Night Party In the industry

For Complimentary Admission Text “WONDERLAND” to 786 273 7401 or 786 303 2787 to enlist on RICK C’s Exclisive
NO Cover VIP LIST

For Select $150 Bottle Specials, Text “WONDERLAND BTL RSVP” to 786 273 7401 or 786 303 2787
Bottle special will only be honored with a reservation.

Dress Code is enforced.No Athletic gear of any kind and No Shorts. Admission is at doorman’s discretion

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Wonderland Miami
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Mega- Pet-Adoption Event 4/6/13

Mega- Pet-Adoption Event
Saturday, 04/06/2013, 09:00 am – 09:00 am
Mega-Match-A-Thon-4x6-Postcard-13-1Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th Street,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Every animal lover’s fantasy is coming true! Following the amazing success of 726 furr-ever, loving and happy homes found at the two Mega Adoption Events hosted last year, Miami’s Mega Pet Adoption Event is back again at Tropical park!

Sponsored by ASPCA, the event will be held on Saturday, April 06, 2013 from 09:00am till 09:00pm – without stopping – and will have more than 500 homeless animals of all breeds, sizes, colors and personalities, and all eager to find a forever home. The marathon adoption of puppies and kittens will kick-off the festivities at 09:00am (Who will you take home?)

The ASPCA, the Humane Society of Greater Miami, Miami-Dade Animal Services, and The Cat Network, together with rescue groups from all over South Florida, will host the event in Tropical Park, 7900 Bird Road in Miami. This is a family affair with a Kid’s Arena, presented by Pet Supermarket, complete with fun games for children of all ages.

Celebrate National Poetry Month and O, Miami 2013 At The Betsy-South Beach 4/1/13-4/27/13

Celebrate National Poetry Month and O, Miami 2013 At The Betsy-South Beach
Monday, 04/01/2013, 05:00 pm –
The-Betsy-Exterior3The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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n honor of National Poetry Month (April 2013) and in partnership with O, Miami, the month long festival that celebrates poetry throughout Miami Dade County, The Betsy South Beach has a full slate of events, promotions and interactive activities on tap. Produced by the University of Wynwood with principal support provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, O, Miami creates a series of events and projects with the simple goal of every person in Miami-Dade County finding a poem during the month of April. As host hotel for O, Miami, The Betsy provides accommodation for out of town poets in its Writer’s Room and in hotel rooms; as well as presenting public readings, salons, parties and the annual Poetry Broadside Exhibition.

The Betsy Writer’s Room, created as part of the hotel’s commitment to cultivating arts and literature programs, funded in part by a Knight Arts Challenge Grant to create a special place on South Beach that inspires writers to do their best work, celebrates its first anniversary in April. Six poets will stay in the room during April 2013 as The Betsy works with O, Miami to champion the power of words including a residency by Inaugural poet Richard Blanco, who read his poem, “One Today” at President Obama’s Inauguration in January.

On Monday, April 1st, the literary month kicks off with a series of events, if not poetic in nature, than poetic in spirit, featuring ethics pioneer and author Dov Seidman, who will make special presentations off-property as part of Betsy’s robust community outreach efforts presented in collaboration with leadership from Florida International University and the Miami Dade Public Schools. Seidman is the author of HOW: Why HOW We Do Anything Means Everything; events at FIU are free and open to the public.

Also debuting on April 1, Lamppost Readings (a.k.a. the stoop poetry project). Curated by O, Miami founder, Scott Cunningham, the event will feature poets each evening at 5 PM on the Northeast Corner of the Betsy Terrace to read a poem of their own as well as one from a poet who has inspired their creative work. Readings will be photographed and recorded and will become part of a digital archive, accessible on line. To become a featured reader, contact info@omiami.org

On Thursday, April 4 and Sunday, April 14th at 7 PM in BBar, Betsy will host ‘Open Mic’ poetry, encouraging poets from all walks of life to read their work in the presence of peers and become ‘an official’ part of the vibrant regional writing community. O, Miami founder Scott Cunningham will host the April 4th event. To sign up as a reader, contact info@omiami.org, or just show up and sign up to read (first come first served).

On Tuesday, April 16 at 7 PM in Betsy’s event space, B Bar a collaborative reading and conversation: Sylvia Plath and Tradition: 50 Years and Counting will pair Miami’s resident poet Campbell McGrath with poet Catherine Bowman from Indiana University. Ms. Bowman will stay in the Writer’s Room from April 15 to 19. A ‘Betsy Salon’ on Monday, April 18th at 10 AM at BLT Steak with Ms. Bowman will be co-hosted by FIU’s Dr. James Sutton as part of an emerging partnership with the Department of English at FIU. Both events are free and open to the public; however salon seating is limited. RSVPs at artsandculture@thebetsyhotel.com for both events.

Also on Tuesday, April 16, Betsy’s annual Poetry Broadside Exhibition opens with a light box display titled Manuscripts: the illuminated broadsides exhibition. Fragments of poems from both contemporary poets who will be in residence at The Betsy during O, Miami and internationally renowned poets with a link to Florida, past and present, will be interpreted by graphic artists and projected on light boxes. Miami artist Andrew Reid is curator and principal designer for the project.

From Thursday, April 25 to Saturday, 27, the Betsy will be hosting a dozen poets in residence, in support of O, Miami’s efforts to create a three day intensive poetry festival on the beach.

In addition to Richard Blanco, other visiting poets include Chase Twitchell, Achy Obas, Stacey Waite, Jose Angel Leyva, Jean Portante, Delana Demeron, Eduardo Corral, Kevin Young, Victor Rodriguez Nunez, Frank Baez, and Megan Amram. Readings will be held in B Bar throughout the festival weekend. For more information see www.omiami.org.

What better way to celebrate allof this literary splendor than with a reading and a party? On Saturday, April 27, O, Miami will present a Global Reading on Roofdeck featuring international visiting poets. The Betsy will then sponsor its third annual Poetry Partay on Roofdeck following the reading, with food provided courtesy of culinary partner, BLT Steak at the Betsy. RSVP to attend this event to artsandculture@thebetsyhotel.com

The World’s Largest Food Truck Event Ever 4/20/13

The World’s Largest Food Truck Event Ever
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 04:30 pm – 10:00 pm
WorldsLargest_LogoMagic City Casino
450 NW 37th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33125
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Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, in partnership with Burger Beast will present the World’s Largest Food Truck Event Ever with over 60 South Florida food trucks serving a range of gourmet specialties. The preceding parade will be considered an official attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “The Largest Parade of Food Trucks.”

Admission to this event is free.

Lecture | Textile Artist Maximo Laura and Art Andes 4/4/13

Lecture | Textile Artist Maximo Laura and Art Andes
Thursday, 04/04/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Art-Andes-photo-of-Maximo-LauraMuseum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Textile Artist Maximo Laura is one of South America’s most accomplished weavers. He is a fifth-generation master weaver who learned the traditional style of ancient weaving, known as Cumbimayocs, from his parents and grandparents – all master weavers from Ayacucho, Peru. While he is ultimately respectful of the iconography and colors of the ancient Huari culture (which predates the Inca culture), it is his juxtaposition of those traditions with his own design elements and narrative that have earned him many international awards, distinctions, and exhibits. Laura is a scholar of textile art and has traveled the world exploring and teaching in his field.

This lecture is complimentary for museum members and $15 for non- members. Reservations are required. RSVP to achadwick@moafl.org or 954-262-0241.

Lecture | Archaeologist Luis Jaime Castillo, Ph.D 4/6/13

Lecture | Archaeologist Luis Jaime Castillo, Ph.D
Saturday, 04/06/2013, 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
LuisJaimeCastilloMuseum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Luis Jaime Castillo, Ph.D, is one of the foremost experts on the Moche culture. An archaeologist at Peru’s Catholic University in Lima, he has conducted excavations for the last 20 years, particularly at San Jose de Moro, a remarkable Moche cemetery yielding incredible ancient burial sites. Dr. Castillo’s discovery of the Tombs of the Priestesses in 1991, with their extraordinary richness and complexity, was one of the most significant advances in Peruvian archaeology. He is co-editor of the recently published New Perspectives on Moche Political Organization.

This lecture is complimentary for museum members and $15 for non- members. Reservations are required. Please RSVP to Kelly Medlin at kmedlin@moafl.org or call (954) 262-0227

Reception honoring Archaeologist Luis Jaime Castillo, Ph.D 4/6/13

Reception honoring Archaeologist Luis Jaime Castillo, Ph.D
Saturday, 04/06/2013, 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Complimentary event for members at the Academy Supporter ($250) level and above

Join us for a private reception to meet Luis Jaime Castillo, Ph.D., one of the foremost experts on Moche culture and archaeologist at Peru’s Catholic University in Lima. Hear Dr. Castillo’s enlightening lecture, Discovering Peru: Excavating the Lost Cultures, between 2:00 – 3:00 pm followed immediately by the reception.

Please respond by April 1st. To RSVP, contact Camile Moseley at camile.moseley@moafl.org or (954) 262-0296.

Monthly Art Roundtable: Repairing the Future with Rebecca Bradley and Gage Couch of Cadence 4/9/13

Monthly Art Roundtable: Repairing the Future with Rebecca Bradley and Gage Couch of Cadence
Tuesday, 04/09/2013, 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm
CadenceMuseum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Rebecca Bradley and Gage Couch of Cadence led a discussion of how art, design, business and connectivity woven together properly have the power to fix our future. Cadence is a full service Landscape Architecture and Urban Design firm based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Cadence team has a focus on urban projects that reimagine the way South Floridians experience their living environments.

This is a complimentary event for members at the Museum Enthusiast ($150) level and above. Reservations are required. To RSVP and for more information contact Lee Ledegang at lee.ledegang@moafl.org or 954-262-0221.

Lunch is available at our Museum Café and a discount applies for Museum members. Please pre-order by Friday, April 5.

Lecture | Have You Ever Heard of the Wari? 4/11/13

Lecture | Have You Ever Heard of the Wari?
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Carol Damien 2008Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Dr. Carol Damian, Director of The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University

In the ancient world of the Andes, the Wari Empire is quite known to the general public, eclipsed by the Incas. However, the Wari reigned for 400 years as the largest dominant culture before the Inca took over their territory. Who were they and what happened to them? What can we learn from the artifacts that remain? This talk will introduce the Wari, the objects of their culture now described as art, and their relationship to the Inca Empire that followed almost 200 years later.

This lecture is complimentary for museum members and $15 for non- members. Reservations are required. Please RSVP to Kelly Medlin at kmedlin@moafl.org or call (954) 262-0227

Performance | Inca Spirit 4/18/13

Performance | Inca Spirit
Thursday, 04/18/2013, 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
IncaSpiritMuseum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Explore the mystery and magic of Pre-Columbian and world cultures with world fusion sounds of the Miami-based band Inca Spirit. These musicians combine instruments such as the electric guitar, charango, ancient drums, panpipes and bamboo flutes to produce ethereal, rich melodies and natural sound effects. Inca Spirit fuses the ancestral with the contemporary style.

Reservations are required. Please RSVP to Kelly Medlin at kmedlin@moafl.org or (954) 262-0227.
Pricing: $25 per person non-members / $15 per person Museum members

AutoNation Academy of Art + Design Open House 4/20/13

AutoNation Academy of Art + Design Open House
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 10:00 am – 02:00 am
Academy-PanoramaAutoNation Academy of Art + Design
Four West Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Join us for our Open House where you will have the opportunity to rotate through our studios and disciplines, including: Drawing & Painting, Ceramics, Computer/Graphic Arts, Printmaking, and Textiles. Meet and speak with our Academy Director Anthony Lauro and Faculty members about their respective course offerings and workshops.

To RSVP and more information regarding this event, please contact education1@moafl.org or 954-262-0239.

AutoNation Academy of Art + Design Merit Scholarship Competition 4/27/13

AutoNation Academy of Art + Design Merit Scholarship Competition
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 10:00 am – 01:00 am
MeritScholarshipFlyerAutoNation Academy of Art + Design
Four West Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Join us for the annual Merit Scholarship Competition for students who would like to attend the Creative Summer Art Academy 2013. Students going into grades 1-12 will have up to three hours to create one observational still-life drawing to be considered for a scholarship.

For more information and to RSVP contact education1@moafl.org or call 954-262-0239. Please include student(s) name and grade, plus the name, phone number and email address of the adult who will be accompanying the student(s) on competition day.

2013 Creative Summer Art Academy Grades 1-12
June 10 – 21 | June 24 – July 5 | July 8 – 19 | July 22 – August 2 | August 5-16

The Creative Summer Art Academy is a series of five, two-week intensive art workshops for students in grades 1-12. Classes run from 9 am – 4 pm daily. Before and After Care programs, as well as merit and need-based scholarships, are offered.

April 29th First day of Spring 5-week Session B courses
Last chance to register for Spring 5-week Session B is April 25th!

Film Series | Wari: Pre-Inca Lords of Peru 4/25/13

Film Series | Wari: Pre-Inca Lords of Peru
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 05:00 pm –
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Please join the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale this month as we continue our film series in conjunction with our newest exhibition, Wari: Pre-Inca Lords of Peru. The Museum will be featuring films in our Horvitz Auditorium documenting the unique Peruvian culture with special screenings of exciting Wari-based motion pictures on the Peruvian people and their extraordinary history.

Free and open to the public.

To RSVP, contact Kelly Medlin at kmedlin@moafl.org or 954-262-0227.

The Art of Wine and Food Series: “An Evening of Breaking all the Rules with Napa Valley’s Art + Farm Wine!” 4/25/13

The Art of Wine and Food Series: “An Evening of Breaking all the Rules with Napa Valley’s Art + Farm Wine!”
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Miskew-MOAFL-WineMuseum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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This monthly series will be hosted by Stephanie Miskew, certified sommelier and wine educator. The guest chef of the month will pair perfect flavors with these fine wines making our tastings the talk of the town.

Reservations are required and seating is limited. To RSVP and for more information, contact Gail Vilone at gvilone@moafl.org or 954-262-0249. Price: $35 per person

Author Talk and Signing with Ben Katchor, author of Hand Drying in America and other stories 4/25/13

Author Talk and Signing with Ben Katchor, author of Hand Drying in America and other stories
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 06:00 pm –
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Ben Katchor is one of the most original and imaginative American cartoonists at work today. HAND-DRYING IN AMERICA is a collection of graphic narratives on the subjects of urban planning, product design, and architecture—a surrealist handbook for the rebuilding of society in the twenty-first century.

BEN KATCHOR is the author of The Cardboard Valise, The Jew of New York; Julius Knipl & Real Estate Photographer: The Beauty Supply District. He teaches at Parsons The New School for Design and has contributed to The New Yorker, The Forward, and Metropolis. The first cartoonist to receive a MacArthur Fellowship, he is the subject of the documentary The Pleasures of Urban Decay.

For more information and to pre-purchase a book, contact Museumstore@moafl.org or 954-262-0255.

Performance | Afro con Tempo 4/25/13

Performance | Afro con Tempo
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Afro con Tempo uses passion, rhythm and fusion to stimulate interest in the exciting traditions of Afro-Peruvian culture through dance. Using a combination of Afro-Peruvian and Contemporary Dance, choreographer Marcela Diaz looks to interpret a rich and unique culture through a modernist approach.

Reservations are required. Please RSVP to Kelly Medlin at kmedlin@moafl.org or (954) 262-0227.
Pricing: $25 per person non-members / $15 per person for Museum members

Lecture | Arbus and the Extraordinary 4/27/13

Lecture | Arbus and the Extraordinary
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 02:00 pm –
Foto-Ft-LauderdaleMuseum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

What makes Diane Arbus’s photographs so enthralling? Is it subject matter or creative style, or a combination of both? George Slade, consulting curator of photography at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, offers insights into the distinctive qualities of this ground-breaking American photographer in conjunction with the Diane Arbus exhibition on view as part of Foto Lauderdale.

This lecture is complimentary with paid admission. For more information regarding this event and to RSVP, please contact Kelly Medlin at kmedlin@moafl.org or 954-262-0227.

Lecture and Book Signing with Richard Blanco 4/27/13

Lecture and Book Signing with Richard Blanco
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 06:00 pm –
Blanco2Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Join us as we welcome Richard Blanco, as he reads from a selection of his poems and participates in a Q & A session. Blanco was selected to write and read the inaugural poem for President Obama’s second swearing-in on January 21, 2013. He is the first immigrant, Latino, and openly gay poet chosen to read at an inauguration and at 44, also the youngest.

This event will be followed by a book signing. Books & Books at the Museum will have a selection of his titles available for purchase.

This is a ticketed event. One Free Ticket with purchase of Richard Blanco’s Book Looking for the Gulf Motel ($15.95) or $10.00 each, (without book purchase). To purchase book or tickets contact 954-262-0255 or Museumstore@moafl.org.

Author Talk & Signing | Augusten Burroughs, author of THIS IS HOW:Surviving What You Think You Can’t 5/4/13

Author Talk & Signing | Augusten Burroughs, author of THIS IS HOW:Surviving What You Think You Can’t
Saturday, 05/04/2013, 04:00 pm –
This-Is-How-bookMuseum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

If you believe life has a grudge against you, if you have ever wondered –How am I supposed to survive this? This is how.

Augusten Burroughs is the number one New York Times bestselling author of A Wolf at the Table, Possible Side Effects, Magical Thinking, Dry, Running with Scissors, and Sellevision.

This is a ticketed event. You will receive a free ticket with the purchase of the book ($15.00). Additional tickets may be purchased for $5.00 each. You must pre-purchase your book from Books & Books at the Museum to enter the signing line. Please visit the Museum store to purchase any books and tickets, or by calling 954-262-0234.

Everest Institute’s Spring Fest Carnival brings fun for all ages 4/6/13

Everest Institute’s Spring Fest Carnival brings fun for all ages
Saturday, 04/06/2013, 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
CarnivalEverest Institute
9020 SW 137th Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33186
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Everest Institute in Kendall celebrates “Spring Fest Carnival” at 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6, on the campus at 9020 SW 137th Ave., Miami, Fla., 33186. The family event features a climbing wall, children’s party rides, palm reader, food vendors, car wash, relay races and more. There is no entry fee. For information, call 305-305-386-9900.

RETOX Brunch / Easter Sunday 3/31/13

RETOX Brunch / Easter Sunday
Sunday, 03/31/2013, 11:30 am – 04:00 pm
Cafeina_Brunhc_2013_4Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cafeina brings back brunch, launching Easter Sunday!
-RETOX, a boozy brunch series, is a marriage between craft cocktails and modern twists on breakfast favorites. Guests will enjoy ($25) unlimited Original Mimosas, Blood Mary’s & a ‘mixologist’s choice of the day,’ the RETOX Punch; as well as enjoying Cafeina signature cocktail selections! Indulge in savory plates like the Breakfast Burger, 8oz of Certified Angus Beef, sliced tomato, grilled red onion, spinach, bacon & fried egg on brioche or sweet Waffles covered with banana, walnuts, maple syrup & Cafeina’s cinnamon butter!

Enjoy the breeze in our garden with a $5 cold brew or dine amongst the latest exhibition in our contemporary art gallery! Sounds by DJ Essential6~

Reservations for parties of 4+ are encouraged. RSVP@cafeinamiami.com or 305.438.0792

Tobacco Road Crawfish Fest 4/7/13

Tobacco Road Crawfish Fest
Sunday, 04/07/2013, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
crawfishboiltobaccoroad3-1Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
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The Best Crawfish and Gumbo Fresh From New Orleans Along with Live
Entertainment for the Entire Family to Enjoy!

There’s no need to travel to New Orleans for fresh crawfish, for the 13th year in a row, Miami’s oldest bar, Tobacco Road, will the best Crawfish available flown in fresh from New Orleans, to be prepared by the Cajun Cookin’ specialists from Rosey Baby Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

This Sunday, April 7th, Tobacco Road will go all out with over 30,000 Crawfish, a live concert by The Legendary JC’s and Juke & Lone Wolf OMB. The family friendly plus games and arts & crafts for the kids.

WHAT: The 13th Annual Tobacco Road Crawfish Boil & Seafood Fest
Concert by The Legendary JC’s and Juke & Lone Wolf OMB
Food & Drink Specials
Family Friendly – games and arts & crafts for the kids
Free & Open to the public

WHEN: Sunday, April 7th
Noon-6pm

WHERE: Tobacco Road Bar
626 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130

Free tickets for the Tito El Bambino concert in Miami 4/9/13

Free tickets for the Tito El Bambino concert in Miami
Tuesday, 04/09/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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Miami Beach, Florida .
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Tito El Bambino private concert in….to get your free tickets to the event, please send an email with full name and phone to showaudience@gmail.com. You will be recieve your e-ticket shortly after. All public must be age 21 and over, no exceptions !

Doors will open at 7pm, concert will start at 8pm

Easter Brunch At Serendipity 3 On Lincoln Road 3/31/13

Easter Brunch At Serendipity 3 On Lincoln Road
Peep-cocktail2Sunday, 03/31/2013, 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Serendipity 3 Miami Beach
1102 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Serendipity 3 will be serving up a special Brunch Menu from 11am-4pm on Easter Sunday.The menu will include items such as the Saints & Sinners French Toast, Holy Huevos Rancheros, a Breakfast Quesadilla and much more!

If your looking to celebrate the holiday with something besides just your regular Mimosa or Bloody Mary then Serendipity 3’s mixologists have came up with the perfect Easter cocktails!! The “The Jelly Bean”
-Blue Curaçao, Godiva White Chocolate Liquor, Half and Half
- served in champagne flute with skewered Jelly Beans and “The Peep Spritzer
”-Citron Vodka, 
Sour Mix and Simple Syrup, 
topped with Prosecco
 and rimmed with green sprinkles and a Peep Bunny.

To make your Brunch reservations for Sunday please call (305) 403-2210.

Easter Brunch at NYY Steak 3/31/13

Easter Brunch at NYY Steak
Sunday, 03/31/2013, 10:30 am – 02:00 pm
NYY Steak at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
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$60 per person
Seafood station, fresh pancake station, eggs and omelet station, dual carving station, desserts, ice cream and pastry station, tasting selections, freshly made mimomas and Bloody Mary bar. Tasting selections include lamb loin chops, BBQ short ribs, grilled sea bass, steak, bacon and sausage.

Dogfish Head Vintage Bottle Night 4/3/13

Dogfish Head Vintage Bottle Night
Wednesday, 04/03/2013, 07:00 pm –
DogfishRiverside Market Cafe
608 SW 12th Ave,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312
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Riverside Market will be hosting a Dogfish Head Vintage Bottle Night, Wednesday, April 3rd. The event will feature bottles of every Dogfish release from the past two years including 2011 and 2012 vintages of 120 Minute, World Wide Stout, Red & White, Bitches Brew, Burton Baton, Immort and lots more. For any beer enthusiast this event is a must!

Wine VS Beer Food Pairing 4/1/13

Wine VS Beer Food Pairing
Monday, 04/01/2013, 07:00 pm –
1298392524-beer_vs_wineRiverside Market Cafe
608 SW 12 Ave,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312
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Join us for Riverside Market’s first Wine VS Beer food pairing event featuring four courses of craft beer, Italian wine and our kitchens finest offerings. The event will take place on Monday, April 1st at 7pm, $30 per person for participation at the door.

Game of Thrones Beer: Iron Throne Tasting Event 4/10/13

Game of Thrones Beer: Iron Throne Tasting Event
Wednesday, 04/10/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
GOT-Beer-EventRiverside Market
608 SW 12 Ave,
ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link

Whether you are obsessed with Game of Thrones or just obsessed with beer the Game of Thrones Tasting Event at Riverside should not be missed. Duvel & Brewery Ommengang will debut the release of the new Iron Throne Blonde Ale at Riverside Market on Wednesday, April 10th from 7pm to 9pm. Guests will have the opportunity to taste the new beer inspired by the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones.

Iron Throne:
6.5% ABV blonde Ale, brewed with a robust amount of pils, honey malt, and aroma malts and red wheat. Gentle hoppin includes Styrian Golding and Hallertau Spalter Select, appropriately noble hops. Spiced with grains of paradise and lemon peel. The hue is a slightly-hazy golden amber. The head is full and fluffy. Finish is crisp, backed by a touch of spice and hops. Aroma is a bit grassy with a hint of lemon and fruitiness from the yeast. Taste is lightly malty rounded out by honey malt sweetness. In Iron Throne we’ve brewed a fine ale combining rich flavors and aromas- along with easy drinkability, bringing sheer drinking pleasure.

Ongoing 10 Weeks Authentic West Africa Yorùbá Orisa Dance and Drum Class Series 3/30/13

Ongoing 10 Weeks Authentic West Africa Yorùbá Orisa Dance and Drum Class Series
Saturday, 03/30/2013, 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
ONGOING-AFRICAN-DANCE-DRUM-CLASS-LISTINGArtServe
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304,
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, Florida Fort Lauderdale
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E KAABO – WELCOME
Come and experience dazzling class rooted in Authentic Traditional Yorùbá folk dances filled with colors, drum rhythms, songs, and dance!

COMMUNITY BUILDERS HDC
PRESENTS:

ONGOING 10 WEEK OF AUTHENTIC SACRED WEST AFRICAN YORÙBÁ ORISA DANCE & DRUM CLASS SERIES

WHAT/WHEN: CLASS EVERY SATURDAY
Yoruba Drum & Song Class 3pm-4pm
Yoruba Dance & Song Class 4pm-5pm
All levels are welcome!

WHERE: ArtServe
ADDRESS: 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

ADULT FEE: $15 Per Session CHILDREN: $5 Per Session
(Adult Same Day Drum and Dance Class Special $25)

ATTIRE:
Female- Wear Comfortable top, tights, wrap Skirt.
Male- Wear loose pants/shorts, comfortable top.

Advance Registration Special:
10 Weeks Advance Registration Early Bird Payment Discount
$120 ($150 regular price)

Prepay By PayPal to: OsunsVillage@gmail.com with a note stating: OsunDara Drum and Dance Class, with your Name and Contact details.

All Yorùbá Drums and other Materials needed will be provided by OsunDara Yorùbá Dance Theater.

OsunDara is a project of Community Builder’s HDC, A Global Not for profit Mutual benefit Organization based in South Florida through it’s State of Florida Designated Osun’s Village and African Caribbean Cultural Arts Corridor Initiative. The OVillage/ACCAC, was designated by the State during it’s 2006 legislative Session.

Like us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/OsunDaraYorubaDanceTheater
www.facebook.com/osuns.village.miami
http://communitybuildershdc.weebly.com/
www.osundaradance.weebly.com

For More Information:
CALL (786) 344-1153 or EMAIL ChiefStyles@gmail.com

Panorama Saturdays at Fifty at The Viceroy Hotel 3/30/13

Panorama Saturdays at Fifty at The Viceroy Hotel
Saturday, 03/30/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
03.30.13FIFTYFifty Ultralounge at The Viceroy Hotel
485 Brickell Ave ,
MIAMI, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

Event Details

Very Important
You Must arrive at 1030-11PM in order to receive complimentary admission. Groups of unescorted males will not be not be admitted without a female companion or without a table reservation. Dress code fully enforced!

Text “FIFTY” to 786 273 7401 or 786 303 2787 to be added to RICK C’s exclusive VIP List.

Table Reservations
Fifty Ultralounge at The Viceroy hotel Is known for having for of the toughest door policies in the nightlife industry. If you plan on arriving after 11:30 a table reservation is a must or you will not be granted admission. AS clients who RSVP are given theultimate priority. Ask me about our corporate, bachelorette and birthday package deals as they change periodcally.
Text ” FIFTY TABLE RSVP” to 786 273 7401 or 786 303 2787 to make a reservation.

Dress Code
Absolutely no athletic gear of any kind, excessive jewely, gold teeth and so forth.

Music
Oustide Patio- Always House Music
Ultralounge- Always Open Format/Hip Hop

RICK C
VIP Host
Fifty Ultralounge At The Viceroy Hotel
786 273 7401 786 303 2787
eMAIL hmc2575@gmail.com
facebook/Rickchaumin
twitter@hmc2575
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NWM2013/Spring Break presents Planetarium Krautrock: a Multimedia Audio Visual Timeline 4/6/13

NWM2013/Spring Break presents Planetarium Krautrock: a Multimedia Audio Visual Timeline
Saturday, 04/06/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
nwm2013_krautrockMiami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33129
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NWM2013/SPRING BREAK presents Planetarium KRAUTROCK: a Multimedia Audio Visual Timeline. Artist Kevin Arrow and Musician Romulo Del Castillo present an audio and visual experience on Krautrock, an umbrella term for the rock and electronic experimental music that originated in Germany in the late 1960s. The term is a result of the English-speaking world’s reception of the music at the time and not a reference to any one particular scene, style, or movement, as many who came to be known as krautrock artists were not familiar with one another.

Largely divorced from the traditional blues and rock & roll influences of British and American rock music up to that time, the period contributed to the evolution of electronic dance and ambient music as well as the birth of post-punk, alternative rock and New Age music. Key artists associated with the tag include Can, Amon Düül II, Ash Ra Tempel, Faust, Popol Vuh, Cluster, Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, Neu!, and Kraftwerk.

This presentation will be accompanied by the technical support of Mark Bennett, Robert Cruz, Dylan Römer and Barron Sherer.

Krautrock at the Planetarium is presented by Miami Art Museum and Miami Science Museum in collaboration with SPRING BREAK as part of MAM’s New Work Miami 2013 exhibition.

Miami Science Museum, 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129. $8, MAM and Miami Science Museum members free. #NWM2013

2013 Candidate Forum 3/26/13

2013 Candidate Forum
Tuesday, 03/26/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:30 pm
8455785301_f619a10047Bank United Center; University of Miami Fieldhouse
1245 Dauer Drive,
Miami, Florida 33136
Webpage Link

Ask the candidates some of your most pressing questions at the 2013 Candidate Forum. Light refreshments will be served.
Phone: 305-446-1657

Mayoral Candidates:
James C. Cason
Rafael ‘Ralph’ Cabrera

City Commission:
Marlin Holland Ebbert
Ross Hancock
Vicente Carlos Lago
Patricia A. Keon
P.J. Miller
Mary Martin Young
Norman Anthony Newell

Seminole Casino Immokalee Presents 2nd Annual Balloons Over Paradise Festival 4/20/13

Seminole Casino Immokalee Presents 2nd Annual Balloons Over Paradise Festival
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 05:30 am – 08:00 pm
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1195 State Road 29,
Immokalee, Florida 34142
Webpage Link

This colorful celebration will feature more than 50 custom hot air balloons and plenty of fun for the whole family including tethered balloon rides, live music by award-winning performers, food vendors, an art showcase, children’s activities, carnival games, acrobatic kite demonstrations, a classic car show, demonstrations by agility dogs and more. Admission is free to the all-ages festival.

The vivid multi-hued balloons will kick off each morning with an illuminated light show to orchestral music. Festival-goers can stroll among the balloons as they inflate for a mass ascension into the sky. Specialty balloons include Sugar Bear, Ella “phant” and a flying globe.

Headlining this year’s festival on Saturday, April 20, is rocker Eddie Money who will perform his greatest hits including “Baby Hold On,” “Shakin’,” “Think I’m in Love” “Take Me Home Tonight,” “I Wanna Go Back,” “Walk on Water” and “Peace in Our Time.” On Sunday, April 21, solid gold pop-rockers The Buckinghams will perform. Backing Dennis Tufano’s buoyant lead vocals with prominent harmonies and punchy soul-styled brass, the group’s “Kind of Drag” became a million-selling pop chart-topper. Other hits include “Don’t You Care,” “Hey Baby (They’re Playing Our Song),” the pseudo-psychedelic “Susan,” and the Cannonball Adderley jazz standard “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.” Following will be The Grass Roots belting out their major hits, most notably “Let’s Live for Today,” “Midnight Confessions,” “Temptation Eyes,” and “Two Divided by Love.” Children can join in on the fun with storytelling, bounce houses and a climbing wall. Food vendors will be on-hand with Amish donuts, kettle corn, crepes and great grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage. Attendees will also enjoy funnel cakes, cotton candy and other treats. Parking is free. Pets and coolers are not permitted.