Category: Arts & Culture Parties

Photographs of Art of Luxury at LMNT Arts on 12/3/14

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Art of Luxury at LMNT Arts on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

Now in its eight year and a new incarnation, the “Art of Luxury” exhibit. Presented by Arte Bodegas Magazine guests are invited to support and take part in this very unique affair during Art Basel bringing various elements and exhibits together in one venue. Sounds by DJ-Producer Armand Pena will keep the energy of this event going all evening.

Exhibiting at the show will be multiple artists including: Scott “ACID” Chester, Mario Carreño, Mariano Rodriguez, Victor Manuel, KCHO, Carlos Quintana, Noel Morera, Rancaño, Alejandro Leyva, Cesar Ahumana, Adieny Nunez, Gino Tozzi, Edgar Sanchez, MILCHO, Rainer Lagerman, Antonio Guerrero, Andriy Halashyn, Evelyn Luna and Havi Schanz.

Guests are encouraged to arrive at 7:00PM and enjoy until 10:00PM. Featuring exotic vehicles by Redline Luxury, those who love speed and one of-a-kind cars can come by and see some of the most unique vehicles including the electric BMW i8.
The Miami New Construction Show will present a unique “visual display” featuring Armani Casa and Porsche Tower along with other beautiful locations.
Scott “Acid” Chester along with Evelyn Luna will show case their highly anticipated exhibit of collector’s edition “art motorcycles” as well as a vintage Ducati. The ACID and LUNA ALKALI collaboration will also feature some luxury unique art apparel and industrial works on display.

Lux Moto Rentals will showcase the latest and greatest available in the world of DUCATI. Guests wanting to “taste” their art can do so with an edible display by Sweet Treats by Marta.

This event will be different than many others taking place during Art Basel but promises to be one where guests will see various art forms while enjoying a delicious champagne reception by Korbel Champagne. Art sold will be in support of ArtStudioMiami.org, empowering young minds through art.

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MANO Fine Art – Inspired & Unwrapped 12/20/14

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MANO Fine Art – Inspired & Unwrapped
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10850061_10153430658686040_8278460189132932761_nMANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join us one more time before the end of the year for holiday-inspired cocktails, poetry, music and ART on Saturday, December 20th during the Bird Road Art Walk.

View our latest exhibit ‘Meninas Unwrapped” and browse “La trastienda” for unique works of art by local artists with holiday pricing starting at just $25 making them perfect for giving or keeping this holiday season.

About the exhibit
“Meninas Unwrapped”, is a nod to the popularity of Diego Velazquez’s ICONIC motif interpreted by Daniel Garcia and MANO. Velazquez would be pleased.

The interpretation of the world’s masterpieces is hardly a new phenomenon. Artists often look to the past to learn from the old masters. In “Meninas Unwrapped” contemporary artists: Daniel Garcia and MANO take on Diego Velazquez, interpreting his famed 1656 painting, “Las Meninas”, considered one of the greatest masterpieces ever painted.

The exhibit is not only a matter of looking back at the past but also at the popularity of the La Menina, it seems that every generation has made Velazquez’s “meninas” a reflection of their own, hundreds of artists from Picasso to Vik Muniz have been inspired by the works’ enigmatic qualities. Velazquez would be pleased

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 is one of the founding members of the Bird Road Art Walk that is held on the third Saturday of each month.

Coconut Grove Drum Circle -Winter Solstice Celebration in the Bird Road Art District 12/20/14

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle -Winter Solstice Celebration in the Bird Road Art District
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 12/20/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coconut-Grove-Drumming-Circle_edited-2HARRISART
4324 SW 74 Ave | Miami 33155 | Bird Road Art District| 786.390.5447,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

GOOD VIBES… the Coconut Grove Drum Circle brings their own magic to the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, December 20th for a unique celebration of the Winter Solstice at HARRISART. Drummers bring your drum and let the circle keep growing.

Holiday Abstract Action 12/20/14

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Holiday Abstract Action
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 12/20/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10348281_893335757365886_115411067276652970_nMiguel Rodez Art Projects
4229 SW 75 Ave (2n Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Its time for a little Holiday Abstraction Action… Miguel Rodez Art Projects mixes it up with abstracts galore and last minute shopping who could ask for more featuring work by artists Mark Farrington, Antonio Perez Melero and Pat Ross Marx, 7-10 pm on Saturday, December 20th during the Bird Road Art Walk.

Photographs of Buskerfest Miami on 12/12/14

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Buskerfest Miami on Friday, Decembefr 12, 2014.

Buskerfest Miami Mission: To improve civic life through public street performance.

Buskerfest Miami Vision: We strive for a connected, thriving urban core where the streets of Miami are active and enlivened with local performers, enjoyed by people of all ages and walks of life. We envision a joyous place that is reflective of the tropical urban landscape and attractive to locals and visitors alike.

Buskerfest Miami seeks to bring this vision to life by:

Building a network of local musicians, visual artists, dancers, poets, acrobats and more.
Uniting private and non-profit organizations for events and performances.
Supporting efforts to recognize the constitutional rights of public performers.
Keeping local government involved in our efforts.
Engaging community stakeholders to help integrate our neighborhoods and districts.
Re-imagining the use and function of Miami’s public spaces.

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PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami 1/2/15

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PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami
Friday, 01/02/2014 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Miami-PhanArt-flyerAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Peacock Foundation Studio
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami, featuring a wide variety of artists who draw inspiration from the music of Phish, will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132. This one of a kind art show, created and produced by Pete Mason, will be held on the third day of Phish’s four night stand at Miami’s American Airlines Arena, only a 5 block walk from the Arsht Center.

The lineup announced for the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami represents a wide array of artists from among the Phish art community. Longtime Phish artists Ryan Kerrigan, TRiPP, Isadora Bullock, Michael Boyer, StuPINdous Creations, Pompeii Prints and Fred Sutter are regular exhibitors at PhanArt shows and fans can expect to find a large portfolio from each artist of current and past art.

Pin makers and designers MYFE. Designs, Party Time Pins, Noah Phence, Pin me Down, Cactusbomb, Pinsanity Designs, and Ant Pharms Pins will feature their ever-popular pin series and designs, as well as other items made specifically for the Miami shows.

First time exhibitors to the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition include Sweet Melis, Otto Art, Brooke Appelman, Brian Bojo’s Phifty-Two Weeks, Golden Road Gallery, Jampanties, Ebbleberry Designs, Super Rad Cape Co, Highly Concerned Enterprises, Brendan Nicolan and The Shakedown Shop. Each of these exhibitors brings something new to the show, be it posters, clothing, underwear, a year-long art project, children’s clothing and much more.

A musical performance from San Francisco-based pianist Holly Bowling will take place throughout the art show, with performances on the hour from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The sets will feature Phish songs arranged for solo piano and several “jam transcriptions”, including a complete rendition of the ‘Tahoe Tweezer’ during the final hour, beginning at 4 pm. Check out Holly’s previous performances with Marco Benevento and at her own solo gig in San Francisco during this past year’s Bill Graham Run. For updates on the performance and more information please visit Holly’s Facebook page.

Non-profits benefitting from the PhanArt show include The Mockingbird Foundation, which has awarded grants for music education totaling more than $800,000 over the past 15 years. PhanArt has raised, through a book and website created to showcase the art made by Phish fans, over $18,000 for The Mockingbird Foundation since 2009.

Phish Art shows have been held since 2003 with great success. Unique posters, pins, shirts, stickers and much more are made for Phish shows, making the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami, a must-attend event during Phish tour. Produced by Pete Mason, founder of PhanArt and author of PhanArt: The Art of the Fans of Phish, these PhanArt exhibitions have been held in Atlantic City, Chicago and Las Vegas over the past 14 months and represent a continued effort to promote and exhibit original and unique concert art from a wide variety of artists. The eclectic artists featured at this event show the broad scope of Phish related art and capture the inspiration of the band in their art. Phish’s creative fan base makes amazing art inspired by the band, their music and the locales they play.

In keeping with the great tradition and success of past art shows, the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami, will offer free entry to all patrons and tubes available for purchase. Special edition works only available at the show can be viewed on PhanArt.net and acquired exclusively at the PhanArt show.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Miami Marine Stadium Pop-Up Street Art Exhibition on 12/6/14

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of Miami Marine Stadium Pop-Up Street Art Exhibition on Saturday, December 6, 2014.  Hosted by the Art History Mural Project, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Friends of Miami Marine Stadium.

This event during Art Basel celebrating the restoration of Miami Marine Stadium. In a special pop-up exhibition space that was open throughout Art Basel, the Art | History Mural Project will feature the work of renowned local, national, and international street artists who created site-specific work at Miami Marine Stadium. Proceeds from the sale of these one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces will help fund the stadiums’ restoration. At the opening reception, children from the community participated in the production of six murals. There was also a special area where children could create murals throughout the exhibition. All murals produced for the Art | History Mural Project are partially underwritten by Liquitex Artist Materials.

To see more of  Anthony Jordon‘s  work go to his Instagram page or his facebook page.

Jaume Plensa honored at Park Grove with an intimate dinner toasting his latest sculpture installation in Miami 12/4/14

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Jaume Plensa honored at Park Grove with an intimate dinner toasting his latest sculpture installation in Miami
Thursday, 12/04/2014 – 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Parck Grove Dinner Event Dec. 4, 2014Park Grove Sales Gallery
2701 South Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: By invite only

Jaume Plensa honored at Park Grove
With an intimate dinner toasting to his latest sculpture installation in Miami

Artist Jaume Plensa attended a private dinner and cocktail in his honor at the Park Grove sales gallery amongst collectors, friends, gallery clients and the property’s developers. Last month Plensa’s series of three color-shifting resin figures, set atop 35-foot stainless steel poles were debuted at the future site of the residences at Park Grove along Bayshore Drive. His piece in Coconut Grove is visible from the street to passerby’s and is titled, “The Three Poets” described by Jaume as sharing a silent conversation in the sky of Miami, silent figures dreaming and talking with colors.

The evening began with cocktails followed by a seated dinner inside the sales gallery.

Notable Guests: Jaume Plensa, honored artist; Pedro Martin, CEO & Cofounder of Terra Group; David Martin, President and Co-founder of Terra Group; Jorge Perez, President and CEO The Related Group; Carlos Rosso, President of the Condo Division at The Related Group; Patrick Campbell, Vice President at The Related Group

Photo Credit: Alberto Tamargo

Who’s Fooling Who – An Exploration of the Deceptive 1/9/15

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Who’s Fooling Who – An Exploration of the Deceptive
Friday, 01/09/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
700 pixel wideStudio 18
1101 Poinciana Drive,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Who’s Fooling Who – An Exploration of the Deceptive – Curator Jill Slaughter

The title Who’s Fooling Who is twofold – featured artists either use materials in an unusual way, or create work which examines the unlooked at, visually provoking the viewer to engage. No More Tears, an organization for the support of domestic abuse survivors will be featured.

Who’s Fooling Who refers to domestic abuse in that it’s often the abuser that seems emotionally stable and charming, while the abused can seem erratic, and unsettled. Abusers don’t have to be concerned with their health and well-being, or that of their families as does the “victim,” and with that, Who’s Fooling Who?

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of #BaselMeet Instagram meet up on 12/6/14

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of #BaselMeet Instagram meet up on Saturday, December 6, 2014.  @The305, @ArtOfMiami  and and LifestyleMiamiGroup.com presented this years #BaselMeet a Instagram  2-hour walking tour of South Beach that starts at the entrance of the Bass Museum.

To see more of  Anthony Jordon‘s  work go to his Instagram page or his facebook page.

La Fiesta Navideña by Locos por Juana 12/20/14

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La Fiesta Navideña by Locos por Juana
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
STAGELocosPorJuanaDEc-3The Stage
Miami Design District 170 NE 38th St,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link
Cost: 10$

Is already a Tradition to celebrate
Navidad with Locos por Juana in Miami, come and celebrate
with the whole crew una gran Navidad full of Cumbia
Champeta and Reggae Feat. Miami’s Own Mr Pauer
Don’t Miss it Miami

The Stage Miami
Miami Design District 170 NE 38th St -, Miami, Florida 33137

Te Esperamos

3rd Annual Art of Transformation: Grand Finale 12/12/14

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3rd Annual Art of Transformation: Grand Finale
Friday, 12/12/2014 – 12/12/2014 07:00 pm – 07:00 pm
ClosingARC (Arts & Recreation Center)
675 Ali Baba Ave,
Opa-locka, Florida 33054
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The 3rd Annual Art of Celebration is a celebration of the revitalization plan of Opa-locka presented by, the non-profit, the Opa-locka Community Development Corporation. Now in its third year, the Art of Transformation has grown into a county-wide series of arts events further celebrating Opa-locka’s historic past, promoting the present, and envisioning its future. The series of events will take place from Wednesday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, and feature a performance by sound and performance artist Pamela Z, the In Plain Sight Art Exhibition (including sculpture artists Nari Ward and Karyn Olivier, photographer Renee Cox, and installation artist Yashua Klos), an Art, Food & Music Street Festival, a showing of Michelange Quay’s film Eat, for This is My Body, a performance by dancer and choreographer Nora Chipaumire, and workshop by visual artist Emmanuel Pratt.

The Grand Finale of the 3rd Annual Art of Transformation will feature a screening of Renee Cox’s new short film “Sacred Geometry,” which premiered at Art Basel/Miami Art Week, and local talent as closing festivities for the In Plain Sight exhibition (featuring Cox, Yashua Klos, Karyn Olivier, and Nari Ward) and the entire Art of Transformation series of artistic events celebrating the revitalization of Opa-locka, Fla.

Edge Collections Wallpaper Installation with Cristina Lei Rodriguez at the Bass Museum of Art 12/1/14 – 1/11/15

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Edge Collections Wallpaper Installation with Cristina Lei Rodriguez at the Bass Museum of Art
Sunday, 12/01/2014 – 01/11/2015 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
BASS-Museum-Miami-Artist-Cristina-Lei-Rodriguez-functional-sculptures-and-works-on-wallpaper-installation-for-GOLDBASS Museum of Art
2100 collins avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $6-8

EDGE Collections, a design and manufacturing house that specializes in large-format production of custom wallpapers, tiles, and textiles, is collaborating with contemporary artist Cristina Lei Rodriguez on an installation at the Bass Museum of Art

Limestone Bearing Gold Veins, commissioned by the Bass Museum of Art, features faux limestone rock made from common materials and glue infused with gold leaf and gold metallic powder. While made in the image of a natural material found throughout South Florida––and on top of which Miami Beach itself is built––the faux limestone is complex and painstakingly handmade. The installation, which includes a wallpapered archway and two benches positioned at the intersection of the museum’s original 1930 building and its modern addition, mimics Miami’s geological makeup while also addressing the city’s architectural and design strategies aimed at portraying grandeur and power.

Dates: Dec. 1 to Jan. 11th
Cost: $8 Adults
$6 Seniors and Students
Free for Members

Art, Speed, & Design 12/6/14

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Art, Speed, & Design
Saturday, 12/06/2014 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Social-Media-EviteLou La Vie
Showroom,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Pininfarina: Art, Speed & Design
The Lifestyle of Pininfarina, Surprise Appearances
Rare Pininfarina Car Unveiling, Interactive 3D Architecture
Saturday, December 6th
7pm – 11pm
Lou La Vie SHowroom
Miami, FL
Live painting of an exotic car by a surprise internationally acclaimed street artist.

Art Basel this Saturday at Ivy NightClub – Miami Beach 12/6/14

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Art Basel this Saturday at Ivy NightClub – Miami Beach
Saturday, 12/06/2014 – 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
120614Ivy Nightclub
1045 5TH ST,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List from 11pm-12am

Rockwell at IVY
Live Art and Collection by Presa
On DAVID GARAY’s VIP list: Complimentary Admission for Gentlemen until 12am

Dress to Impress
Sounds by:
Steve Nova
Paul E
Vinni Soul

INFO & RSVP
Call/Txt 786-985-3520
http://www.DAGPROMIAMI.com/
Like us: http://www.facebook.com/DAGpro
Follow us: http://www.twitter.com/DAGPROMIAMI

IVY- Miami Beach
IVY Nightclub is ready to offer a lavish nightlife experience for elite guests who are ready to reignite their party senses. Our main room is the centerpiece of the venue greeting guests with an amazing light show highlighted by extensive moving heads and LED effects. The custom-made DJ booth is strategically located among an array of VIP tables, ready to bring the energy of some of the world’s premier dee jays to you live and direct. Our mezzanine level offers more VIP seating in a more intimate setting along with amazing views of the main floor.

Views Art Basel Week 2014 12/3/14

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Views Art Basel Week 2014
Wednesday, 12/03/2014 – 09:00 am – 01:00 pm
image1Fountainhead Studios
7339 NW Miami Ct,
Miami, FL, Florida 33150
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Carla Fache opens her studio for Art Basel Week 2014
Wednesday Dec 3rd – 9am`1pm

Visitors will have the opportunity to have an intimate look inside the artist’s studio and learn more about her new works.

In her studio, Fache will have some of her recent works in exhibition. Among them, “Untitled” an acrylic big escale painting and a new installation.

Carla Fache is a chilean born Miami-based visual artist who explores the frontiers of color, space, balance and matter, through her paintings and installations.

Her work unfolds the juncture of parallel scenarios that occur simultaneously to quotidian realities, providing dimensions of escape against the society status quo, leverage a reconnection through her canvas portals.

Color is essential in Fache’s work; she explores its infinite combinations and balance through careful blending primary and secondary colors, re- contextualizing the concept of coexistence, time and universality; a return to the essential.

Her work employs a variety of materials including traditional canvas, but also introducing unusual artifacts, expanding outside of the two-dimensional plane of the canvas and into the surrounding environment.

“Opening the doors of my studio is like opening the door of color to my canvas’s mental space”, explains Fache.

Her more recent exhibitions include: Florida Museum for Women Artists, The Invisible Dog Art Center-New York, Armory Art Center- Palm Beach, Cambridge Art Association-Boston and Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. Some of the places where her work has been exhibited are: CIFO Cisneros Fontanels Arts Foundation, The Bass Museum of Art, Deering Estate at Cutler, Lowe Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art and Coral Gables Museum to mention a few.

Fache’s work has been included in many publications, such as: “Celeste Prize International 2011” New York, “White Hot Magazine”, “New York Art Collectors Book” NY, “Five centuries of Art” LA, “Libro de Arte Ibero Americano Contemporaneo” Argentina, “Studio Visit Magazine” by New American Paintings, Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Knight Arts, Miami New Times, SunPost, Sun-Sentinel, Miami Rail among others. Her work is included in important private and corporate collections.

Where:
Carla Fache studio is located at The Fountainhead Studios:
7339 NW Miami Ct Miami, FL
Her art studio is located at the 1st floor to the left.
Date: December 3rd, 2014
Visiting hours are from: 9am-1pm

http://www.carlafache.com/?seccion=newworks

14 other artists studios will be also open for viewers at the venue.
Host artists: Don Lambert, Lori Nozick, Nicole Doran, Carla Fache, Julie Davidow, Marisabela Tellería, Karen Starosta Gilinski, David Rohn, Kerry Phillips, Sara Stites, Alex Trimino, Juana Valdes, Elaine Defibaugh and Sandra Ramos Lorenzo

Art Basel at VINTRO Hotel and Kitchen 12/3/14 – 12/6/14

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Art Basel at VINTRO Hotel and Kitchen
Sunday, 12/03/2014 – 12/06/2014 06:00 pm –
Art-Basel-WednesdayVINTRO Hotel & Kitchen
2216 Park Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Art Basel at VINTRO Hotel & Kitchen
Wednesday December 3rd – Saturday December 6th

Schedule of Events:

Special Preview of “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” by Miami artist Anthony Liggins
Wednesday, December 3rd, 6pm-11pm
RSVP: info@anthonyliggins.com or 305-535-3681
Parking: Valet available

Gif Pop – The Contemporary Art of Animated GIFs – Featuring the work of R. Jackson and Brigitte Andrade
Thursday, December 4th, 6pm-8pm
RSVP: gerry@VINTROhotels.com

Special Preview of “The Miami Beach Centennial Collage” by artist Erica King
Friday, December 5th

Anastasia the Great – Art Basel Live
Saturday, December 6th, 8pm

Art Beat Miami Celebrity Brunch with Chef Creole and Friends 12/6/14

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Art Beat Miami Celebrity Brunch with Chef Creole and Friends
Saturday, 12/06/2014 – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Celebrity-Brunch-with-Chef-Creole-and-FriendsLittle Haiti Cultural Center
212 – 260 NE 59 Terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $25

Join us on Saturday, December 6th for Art Beat Miami’s Celebrity Brunch with Chef Creole & Friends – a celebration that you won’t soon forget as master chef and beloved restaurateur Wilkinson “Chef Creole” Sejour entertains a grande feast with friends at the Little Haiti Cultural Center on Saturday, December 6th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.

This is sure to be the most authentic celebration of art, culture & music in Miami during Art Basel filled with culinary splendor, good vibes, LIVE art, and music.

Tickets are $25 with proceeds to benefit participating charitable organizations, Northeast Second Avenue Partnership, Little Haiti Optimist Club and Arte del Barrio.

Art Beat Miami Opening Ceremony and Jean-Michel Basquiat Tribute 12/4/14

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Art Beat Miami Opening Ceremony & Jean-Michel Basquiat Tribute
Sunday, 12/04/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 am
Invite-Art_Beat_Reception1Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 – 260 NE 59 Terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us on Thursday, December 4th for the inaugural Art Beat Miami Opening at the Little Haiti Cultural Center and Caribbean Marketplace from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Art Beat Miami is a transmedia exhibition encompassing art, cultural exchange and music inspired by Haiti and artists worldwide.

Enjoy an exclusive preview of the Art Beat Pop-up gallery, music, and hors d’oeuvres.

Starting with the recognition and celebration of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work and legacy, residents of Miami and Art Basel patrons will explore the intricacies and beauty of Haitian and Caribbean influenced art.

VIP Cocktail Reception Hotel Victor 12/6/14

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VIP Cocktail Reception Hotel Victor
Jovan Karlo VillalbaSaturday, December 6, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Hotel Victor South Beach
1144 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
To RSVP please contact info@hotelvictorsouthbeach.com or call 305.728.6544.

Turning Tides by Jovan Karlo Villalba
Hotel Victor is pleased to present its annual Art Basel exhibition Turning Tides curated by Amanda Fernandez-Leon, featuring new work on steel and canvas, as well as, a large-scale outdoor installation by Miami-based artist Jovan Karlo Villalba which will take place during Art Basel week from December 2nd, 2014 through December 7th. The exhibition’s VIP cocktail reception will take place at the Hotel located on 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, from 8 p.m. to 10:00 p.m on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 and will feature sounds by DJ KAPRAH.

Turning Tides will run from December 2nd, 2014 through January 4th, 2015.

Art of Luxury 12/3/14

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Art of Luxury
Wednesday December 3rd from 7PM to 10PM
artluxLMNT Arts
55 NW 36 Street
Miami, FL 33127

Now in its eight year and a new incarnation, the “Art of Luxury” exhibit. Presented by Arte Bodegas Magazine guests are invited to support and take part in this very unique affair during Art Basel bringing various elements and exhibits together in one venue. Sounds by DJ-Producer Armand Pena will keep the energy of this event going all evening.

Exhibiting at the show will be multiple artists including: Scott “ACID” Chester, Mario Carreño, Mariano Rodriguez, Victor Manuel, KCHO, Carlos Quintana, Noel Morera, Rancaño, Alejandro Leyva, Cesar Ahumana, Adieny Nunez, Gino Tozzi, Edgar Sanchez, MILCHO, Rainer Lagerman, Antonio Guerrero, Andriy Halashyn, Evelyn Luna and Havi Schanz.

Guests are encouraged to arrive at 7:00PM and enjoy until 10:00PM. Featuring exotic vehicles by Redline Luxury, those who love speed and one of-a-kind cars can come by and see some of the most unique vehicles including the electric BMW i8.
The Miami New Construction Show will present a unique “visual display” featuring Armani Casa and Porsche Tower along with other beautiful locations.
Scott “Acid” Chester along with Evelyn Luna will show case their highly anticipated exhibit of collector’s edition “art motorcycles” as well as a vintage Ducati. The ACID and LUNA ALKALI collaboration will also feature some luxury unique art apparel and industrial works on display.

Lux Moto Rentals will showcase the latest and greatest available in the world of DUCATI. Guests wanting to “taste” their art can do so with an edible display by Sweet Treats by Marta.

This event will be different than many others taking place during Art Basel but promises to be one where guests will see various art forms while enjoying a delicious champagne reception by Korbel Champagne. Art sold will be in support of ArtStudioMiami.org, empowering young minds through art.

Photographs of Art Basel Week Monday 12/1/14

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Art Basel Week on Monday, December 1, 2014. Spent most of the day setting up our Life Is Art booth at Spectrum Miami. Started at Ping Pong kickoff at the Alfrd I. Dupont Building with very interesting cutting edge work. Popped right across the street to the White Building for Michele Fontaniere Pop Up Gallery honoring the Foundation Of The Americas 21st Anniversary Celebration. Next stop was the Design District for Miami Magazine Celebrate Art Week Miami with LEBO. Stopped in for the Spinello opening of The Magic of Kris Knight. Next on the list was something completely different with the Pop-Up Street Art Exhibition to Celebrate Miami Marine Stadium, an international gathering of some of the most amazing street artists. Lastly, we finally made it to the private exhibition opening of ARTECHO. TECHO is a fabulous, youth-led non-profit that fights homelessness and poverty in Latin America.

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The Sagamore Presents: Art Basel Brunch 12/6/14

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The Sagamore Presents: Art Basel Brunch
Saturday, 12/06/2014 – 08:30 am – 01:00 pm
Sagamore Hotel
1671 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Keeping with tradition, Sagamore, The Art Hotel, will host its 13th Annual Art Basel Brunch. Coined as the most sought-after Art Basel event of the season, the hotel will continue its long standing partnership with local museums including the Bass Museum of Art, Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, Lowe Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum, Perez Art Museum Miami, and The Wolfsonian – FIU.

When: Saturday, December 6th – 8:30 am to 1 pm
Where: 1671 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Access: ABMB VIP Cardholders and by Invitation Only

Art tours of the Cricket Taplin Collection, including this year’s hotel-wide installation titled Screen Play: Moving Image Art, are available daily by contacting the hotel. For further property and/or Art Basel exhibition information, call 305-535-8088 or visit www.SagamoreHotel.com

Barre Motion Presents: The Art Behind Hostess 12/6/14

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Barre Motion Presents: The Art Behind Hostess
Saturday, 12/06/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
BarreMotionArtBaselHOSTESSinviteBarre Motion
1560 Lenox Ave Suite 103A, 
Miami Beach, Florida 33130
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Barre Motion Presents Charlie Tonelli’s The Art Behind Hostess,

Miami’s Top Hostess, Waitress & Bartenders Shine In A New Light on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 7pm – 9pm.

Barre Motion,South Beach’s premier barre fitness studio, will showcase black and white photography celebrating the beauty of the female body with the talent from Photographer Charlie Tonelli’s Hostess Miami TV series, a show that profiles the transforming power of the lens on hostesses, waitresses and bartenders from Miami’s most notable restaurants including Macchialina, Red, The Steakhouse, The Local House, The District, Ball & Chain, Prohibition, Seasalt & Pepper, Cavalli and more.

Julie Jacko, Barre Motion owner and master instructor, will welcome Charlie Tonelli to celebrate the ‘The Art of Hostess” as he unveils the collection of prints to the public alongside the hostess including Natalia Silva of Finnegan’s on Brickell; Elena Sotirova of La Laconda, Johanna of Bardot, Donna Hughs of Blk Orchid, Natasha Love of Wood Tavern and Nathália Gilek of Local House.

Guests will have the opportunity mix and mingle over wine, light bites and music while learning about Tonelli’s work, the hostesses featured in the project, as well as Barre Motion classes.

The exhibit will be on display beginning Thursday, December 4 through Sunday, December 7 for Barre Motion clients to view while they pulse, tone and sculpt their bodies at Miami’s Best Boutique Fitness Studio.

To learn more about Hostess Miami visit, hostessmiami.com and for more about Barre Motion, visit barremotionmiami.com.

Free, Open to Public with RSVP. RSVP to hello@barremotionmiami.com

Art Basel 2014 Doc it Foundation 3rd Annual Charity Fashion Show 12/6/14

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Art Basel 2014 Doc it Foundation 3rd Annual Charity Fashion Show
artbaselflyerSaturday, December 6th, 2014, 7pm-11:30pm
Wynwood Warehouse Project
450 NW 27th Street
Miami, FL 33127.

Kohls Department Store and Diesel Miami Beach to headline, Art of Fashion Show Fundraiser hosted by the DOC IT (Detect Ovarian Cancer in Time, a 501(c) 3 Not For Profit Organization)& International Fashion Publication, Stilo Style Diary during Miami’s Art Basel Week.

The event also features as apart of one of the Wynwood Warehouse Project’s Miami Mix 2014’s main events. A portion of the proceeds from selected pieces of art will benefit the DOC IT Foundation.

The DOC IT Foundation will be celebrating its Third Annual Fundraising Fashion Show, featuring a night of style, cocktails and conversation in benefit of raising funds for Ovarian Cancer Research and Awareness. The primary purpose of the event is to raise 20K to fund research that will develop an earlier detection of Ovarian Cancer that will result in saving lives. Currently there are no reliable ways of detecting Ovarian Cancer in the early stages.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. (100% proceeds from ticket sales will be benefit the DOC IT Foundation.) Purchase tickets online at StiloFashionMix.EventBrite.Com or Call (844) 774-6824, Press 3.
Cost of Tickets $20-$300
Phone Number to Publish for Information 1-844-774-6824 Press 3
Contact Person’s Name and Email Address Nekei Lewis advertise@stilomag.cm

Art Basel at Brisky Gallery 12/3/14-12/7/14

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Art Basel at Brisky Gallery
briskyDecember 3rd – December 7th.
Brisky Gallery
130 NW 24th Street
Miami, Fl 33127

The fun will be happening here at Brisky Gallery. Where art, music and sport come to life all at once! War-Drobe will launch a completely new skateboard product, with demonstrations on a skate ramp in the yard. 3rd and 4th

Art of Basketball will exhibit exiting art made by 3 time NBA champion Dwayne Wade! And a DJ will play party music. 3rd till the 7th. Black Art In America wil have an amazing art exhibit, with beautiful pieces. 3rd till the 7th. Revolt TV will have a Toyota car inside of a glass box with the backdrop as a canvas. When you twitter about Revolt… paintball guns will fire. The 7th

Mark Kostabi Opening Reception at World World Erotic Art Museum 12/1/14

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Mark Kostabi Opening Reception
Mark KostabiDecember 1st, 9:00 PM
World Erotic Art Museum
1205 Washington Ave
Miami Beach. Fl. 33139
www.weam.com

On View Dec. 1st. thru April 30, 2015
The Work Of Mark Kostabi, Painter, Sculptor And Composer, A Powerful Player In The ’80’S East Village Art Scene, Promises A Major Hightlight For Art Basel, Opening December 1 At World Erotic Art Museum

Home of the largest collection of fine erotic art in America. Depicting the Art of Love and Love in Art, the collection is worldwide and wonderful, ageless and timeless. Over 20 rooms & 12,000 square feet to explore. The priceless private collection dates from antiquities to contemporary times and shows all cultures, art mediums and lifestyles in a tasteful historic time line. Paintings, tapestries, sculptures and art objects, mostly one of a kind. Add this highly interesting attraction to your list of things to do on South Beach.

Museum Hours
Monday – Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday-Sunday 11am-Midnight

DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown aka Erykah Badu 12/6/14

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DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown aka Erykah Badu
Saturday, 12/06/2014 – 10:00 pm – 02:00 am
unnamed-11Wynwood Pop Up Gallery
NW 2nd Avenue & NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Buy Tickets Link
Cost:

Erykah Badu Returns As DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown for Art Basel.
Special Artistic Displays & Exhibits From Some Of The Most Renowned Artists in the Country. Live interactive artistry from Ron Bass. Ron’s latest work has made its way to the likes of Jay-Z, Beyonce, Swizz Beatz, Rita Ora and Victoria Secret Model Cara D to name a few.

Photographs from Care Resource 30th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee VIP White Party at Perez Art Museum Miami on 11/29/14

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Care Resource 30th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee VIP White Party at Perez Art Museum Miami on Saturday, November 29, 2014.

Care Resource Mission:  “Through education, prevention, research, care and treatment and support services, Care Resource improves upon the health and overall quality of life of our diverse South Florida communities in need.”
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Corona’s Electric Beach Art Basel with Junior Sanchez and Solid Disco 12/6/14

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Corona’s Electric Beach Art Basel with Junior Sanchez and Solid Disco
electricbeachSaturday, December 6, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Free Entry with RSVP 21+
Info@Findyourelectricbeach.Com

Corona’s Electric Beach w/ Junior Sanchez & Solidisco during Art Basel weekend with a LIVE art instalation by Atomiko at Clevelander

Neon City Show 12/7/14

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Neon City Show
Sunday, 12/07/2014 – 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
NeonCityShowATC Miami
1601 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Neon City Show • Art Basel 2014

A one-day in-store solo show for emerging illustrator Mwanel Pierre-Louis who has recently created official artwork for R&B stars including Omarion and Jhene Aiko. The show will be held in Air Traffic Control, Miami’s leading streetwear boutique in Miami Beach, and music provided by recording artists and DJs including Count Bass D, and Jneiro Jarel – who have both produced for MF DOOM, Suzi Analogue – a collaborator with TOKiMONSTA (Analogue Monsta) and more. The show is presented by Never Normal, 11th Parallel and ATC Miami during Art Basel 2014.

Leonardo Hidalgo presents Candy Land 12/3/14

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Leonardo Hidalgo presents “Candy Land”
Wednesday, 12/03/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
LeonardoHIdalgoVernissageLou la Vie
1444 Biscayne Blvd Suite 113,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Dive into Miami Art Week 2014 with Miami’s top pop artist, Leonardo Hidalgo, who will be presenting “Candy Land” at Lou La Vie Gallery. You will be transported to a world of vibrant colors and visual fun iconic sweetness. Caution: His new series of paintings and sculptures may cause a sudden desire to eat the artwork.

That very night you will be able to meet and see the new series of paintings of the famous designer/artist from Los Angeles, Lauren Moshi.

For one night you will be able to meet the artists and enjoy an exclusive pop up shop!

Must RSVP: info@leonardohidalgo.com

NY Underground Museum in Miami 12/4/14

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NY Underground Museum in Miami
Sunday, 12/04/2014 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
inviteNYUMArt Space
25 N.W. 34th st.,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Phoebe Legere, Executive Director of the New York Underground Museum hosts this event.
ART MUSIC PERFORMANCE INSTALLATION and a Shamanic Healing of the Commercial Art World by Dr. Barnaby Ruhe
Abolik Gallery shows works by Ruhe, Hatchett, Legere, Duchamp, Haring, Warhol

CANCELED Cocktail Collection Pop Up 12/3/14 – 12/6/14

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THIS EVENT IS CANCELED
Cocktail Collection Pop Up
Wednesday, 12/03/2014 – 12/06/2014 05:00 pm – 05:00 am
Cocktail-Collection-VectorPublic House
423 Washington avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: free

Cocktail Collection resurrects for Art Basel! Mauricio Madrid will be displaying his art along with some other friends. Come enjoy all of your favorite Cocktail Collection cocktails like the Smoke Fashion and Gardner’s Margarita and a new creation called the Harvest Moon. We are setting up an impromptu DJ booth that has all the main connections so any DJ can stop by and play a set. It’s going to be a great week with lots of unexpected guests!

Words and Wine Art Basel Edition Featuring The Gazms and The Sunday Crew 12/3/14

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Words & Wine Art Basel Edition Feat. The Gazms & The Sunday Crew
Wednesday, 12/03/2014 – 12/04/2014 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
10308881_10201153537195602_1938520498324247260_n1The Social Lubricant (TSL Lounge)
167 NW 23RD ST,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Come join us for a wonderful night with beautiful sounds!

Hosted by the talented
Rio Chavarro & Boogalou

This Week Featuring:

The Gazms & The Sunday Crew

This Wednesday let’s kick off Art Basel the right way by inviting Live Painters & Artists to participate in our weekly event! Words & Wine will start at 8p sharp with an artsy twist! If anyone is interested in painting or showcasing their work please private message Nikki Rodriguez

All drummers, acoustic musicians, hoopers, dancers, jugglers, and freaks of all kind invited!

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share
some thoughts and be happy.

COME EARLY!!

We will be starting a happy hour at Words & Wine that consists of =

SPECIALS START AT 8pm This Week
ART BASEL DRINK SPECIALS 12/3 ONLY :

$ 6 Heineken Bar
(Heineken, Heineken Light, And Strongbow)
$ 8 for A Beer & Whiskey
$ 7 Capt Morgan Specialty Cocktails

$100 New Amsterdam Bottle (Service + Gratuity)
$ 25 HOOKAH SPECIALS
$ 8 Basel Cocktail

You can’t beat that so hope to see everyone early next Wednesday :)

***8:00pm NO COVER 21 + GREAT Drink Specials***

Drummers & Jammers get there early!
We have pure drumming from 10p – 11p and then another set from 1a – 2a.

Please respect the venue and help local local art and music thrive. ABSOLUTELY NO OUT SIDE DRINKS ALLOWED! If we see this, you will kindly be kicked out of the venue.

We got plenty of space for Musicians, Poets, and yes DRUMMERS!

It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.

Please respect the venue: NO OUTSIDE DRINKS!!

Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining its Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

Any questions please call Nikki 786 728 4748.

Welcome Art Basel Meeting The Well Known Artists Jordi Molla and Antonio Del Prete 12/3/14

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Welcome Art Basel Meeting The Well Known Artists Jordi Molla and Antonio Del Prete
Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
8Biscayne Art House
Third Floor
1548 Brickell Avenue
Miami Florida, 33129
RSVP directly to: rsvp@biscaynearthouse.com

Complementary Valet Parking.

Biscayne Art House is pleased to share with you the opening night of an Incredible Exhibition, showing the work of two Famous Hollywood Actors

Jordi Molla & Antonio Del Prete
With The Presence Of The Artists

ICA Miami’s Opening Celebration 12/2/14

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ICA Miami’s Opening Celebration
oc_partyTuesday, December 2, 7-9pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
4040 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33137

Open to ICA Members
Members – RSVP https://icamia.formstack.com/forms/opening_celebration
Nonmembers – RSVP https://icamia.formstack.com/forms/opening_celebration_nonmember

ICA Miami’s Opening Celebration is the official museum kick-off event for Miami Art Week and celebrates the momentous occasion of the museum’s inaugural exhibitions dedicated to international artists Pedro Reyes and Andra Ursuta.

One Way: Peter Marino Opening Reception at The Bass 12/3/14

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One Way: Peter Marino Opening Reception
1621Dec 3, 7-11 pm
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Open to Bass Museum of Art members, Art Basel Miami Beach VIPs and Exhibitors, Design Miami VIPs and Exhibitors.

Detail from Manolo Yllera, Peter Marino’s Double Portrait, 2013, Photo: Courtesy of Manolo Yllera. Artwork in background (c) Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All Rights Reserved/ DACS, London / ARS, NY 2014

Complimentary Valet Parking on 22nd Street and Liberty Avenue.

Art Basel Crowdfunding Meet and Greet 12/3/14-12/7/14

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Art Basel Crowdfunding Meet and Greet
Wednesday – Sunday December 3-7, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kickstarter_TeaserGarden Oasis, Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Free public access

Guests are invited to engage in conversations with members of the Art Basel and Kickstarter teams regarding the exciting projects that are part of the collaborative Art Basel Crowdfunding Initiative.

Since the launch, 7 organizations from around the world have successfully raised funds with Art Basel’s curated page on Kickstarter for their visual arts projects:

· 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is an organization dedicated to Asian-Australian contemporary art, based in Sydney’s Chinatown. Thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, 4A is staging “Actions for Tomorrow” by Chinese art collective Yangjiang Group in the city’s Chinatown neighborhood. The project pushes the boundaries of traditional Chinese calligraphy by exploring ideas of collective action through large-scale architectural constructions, video projections and public performances. (102% funded / AUS 20,405 / 84 backers)

· Gasworks is a London-based organization that promotes the exchange of ideas between international and local artists through exhibitions and residencies in London and at partner organizations in Cuba, China, South Africa, Kenya and India. With the money raised on Kickstarter, they will construct additional studios for emerging artists in South London. (101% funded / GBP 40,711 / 233 backers)

· SASSAS (Society for the Activation of Social Space through Art and Sound) is a non-profit organization that produces concerts in the greater Los Angeles area that re-contextualize sound and place. Their successful campaign enabled them to host a concert of contemporary sound works in the hills of greater Los Angeles. (103% funded / USD 5,176 / 74 backers)

· Delfina Foundation is an independent organization that facilitates artistic exchange and develops creative practice through residencies, partnerships, and public programming. They have been working with the Arab region through their renowned residency program for the last seven years and are now staging a groundbreaking exhibition on the little-known history of performance art in the Arab world, through rare archives and new contemporary artworks. (114% funded / GBP 17,158 / 109 backers)

· East of Borneo is an online magazine of contemporary art and its history, as considered from Los Angeles. After five years of operation, they are planning their highly anticipated relaunch that will enhance user experience, add features, and increase access. (122% funded / USD 30,671 / 267 backers)

· SculptureCenter is New York City’s only contemporary art museum dedicated to sculpture as well as NY’s oldest artist-run space. SculptureCenter will restore and present video works by Thai artist, Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook for public view during her first museum survey in the United States in 2015. (104% funded / USD 12,574 / 119 backers)

· Locust Projects a non-profit exhibition space in Miami who raised funds for “Welcome to the Future,” a site-specific installation work imagining an archeological dig in the future by Miami-native Daniel Arsham. The exhibition will be on view during the 2014 edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach. (146% funded / USD 10,979 / 49 backers)

· The Mosaic Rooms, a London-based non-profit gallery dedicated to supporting contemporary culture from and about the Arab world. They are seeking funding to produce a book with artist Hrair Sarkissian documenting the disappearing tradition of studio portraiture in the Middle East. (32% funded / USD 4,067 / 18 backers / campaign ends Saturday, December 13)

· National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, a non-profit public museum in Nassau is committed to preserving history and fostering contemporary artists across the islands. They are seeking funding to create a sculpture garden, outdoor education space, and urban garden for the local community. (Campaign to launch week of November 24)

· Contemporary Art Gallery Vancouver, a public art gallery in British Columbia, in partnership with Ballet BC, is seeking funding for a unique art-dance commission from visual artists John Wood and Paul Harrison. (Campaign to launch week of November 24)

· Lagos Photo, an annual photography festival in Nigeria is seeking funding to create a year-round program of exhibitions and workshops. (Campaign to launch week of December 1)

Soul Basel Brunch and Conversation 12/7/14

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Soul Basel Brunch and Conversation
Sunday, 12/07/2014 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
soul-basel-brunchJackson Soul Food Restaurant
950 NW 3rd Avenue,
MIami, Florida 33136
Webpage Link
Cost: $50.00

Join the conversation, donate to a worthy organization and have brunch with some of South Florida’s biggest cultural influencers; as they discuss arts, culture and emerging cultural hubs in Miami like Overtown. It’s an event that will feature engaging conversation, delicious food and great opportunity to network at the conclusion of Art Basel week.

Gapingvoid Do Something That Matters 12/2/14-12/6/14

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Gapingvoid Do Something That Matters
Wednesday, 12/02/2014 – 12/06/2014 04:00pm – 06:00pm
image5Surfcomber
1717 Collins,
Miami beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

Gapingvoid Do Something That Matters. Featuring local artist Hugh Macleod’s pieces that have been used to transform culture in businesses throughout the world.

Programmed over four days, December 3rd – December 6th 2014, gapingvoid presents DO SOMETHING THAT MATTERS, thought-provoking art exhibitions and dynamic roundtable discussions thematically exploring the worlds of Culture, Design, Technology and Miami. The oceanfront Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel plays poolside host to 12 separate “ah hah!” installations that illuminate gapingvoid’s influence on global Leadership, Innovation, Creativity, Communication and Social Responsibility for the world’s brightest companies. Art that examines the surprising relationship between art and business. Art that ignites audacious missions and greater purpose.
4pm daily panel discussions, broken out by day and topic:
Wednesday, December 3 – The World’s Grandest Challenges / Culture
Thursday, December 4 – Miami
Friday, December 5 – Design
Saturday, December 6 – Technology

YogArt presented by jugofresh 12/4/14-12/7/14

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YogArt presented by jugofresh
Thursday, 12/04/2014 – 12/07/2014 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm
YogartLogo2013_Updated-webWynwood Walls
2520 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 3316933127
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: 35.00

YogArt presented by jugofresh brings together the most sought after yoga teachers in South Florida, led by Dawn B., taking place at the hub of Art Basel, Wynwood Walls. This year, YogArt is pleased to feature the musical talents of afrobeta – who has been singled out as one of “5 acts to watch at Ultra Music Festival” by Spin Magazine – along with MC YOGI & DJ Drez. We will be delivering 4 incredible yoga sessions geared to refresh and rejuvenate your body & mind during one of Miami’s biggest weekends of the year. Guests will enjoy healthy bites and even refreshing spirits at all sessions for a completely inspiring experience. In addition to the stunning backdrop naturally provided at Wynwood Walls, YogArt will also feature the work of fine artist, award-winning children’s book illustrator and international yoga teacher Amanda Giacomini. YogArt is a DARLEE production, a partnership between active philanthropist Arlene Chaplin, certified Jivamukti teacher and licensed movement therapist Dawn B. Feinberg (BCMT), and nationally recognized event planner Lee Brian Schrager.

Soul of Basel Young Professionals Mixer 12/5/14

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Soul of Basel Young Professionals Mixer
Friday, 12/05/2014 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
flyer.finalHistoric Lyric Theater
819 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33136
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Come experience the Soul of Basel with City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon and the Southeast Overtown Park West CRA. Presented by Headliner Market Group.

Complimentary Wine & Tapas; VIP Appetizer Buffet; Create Your Own Masterpiece Painting and Salon Style Exhibit Featuring The Life, Art & Legacy of Purvis Young

Midpoint Presents: North of Modern | Art Basel 2014 12/4/14-12/6/14

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Midpoint Presents: North of Modern | Art Basel 2014
Thursday, 12/06/2014 – 12/06/2014 01:00 pm – 11:00 pm
midpointLINEUP-2Midpoint Miami
570 NE 81st Street,
Miami, Florida 33161
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

North of Modern at Midpoint, curated by Joshua Kingston

Artist Lineup:
Christin Paige Minnotte
Deborah Gray Mitchell
Eleazar Delgado
Erin Parish
Evo Love
Gianna DiBartolomeo
Gregorii Trombo
Hilma Koelman
Ivan Castillo
Jonathan DeCamps
ERMAN
Monique Lassooij
MANO
Tracy Cristal
Wesley Alvarez

Thursday December 4th – Friday, December 5, 2014 | 1:00PM-8:00PM

Saturday December 6th, 2014 | 1:00PM-11:00PM

Gallery Locations
Midpoint
553, 557 and 570 NE 81st Street

#MidpointMiami

Locals Only at Midpoint Miami 12/6/14

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Locals Only at Midpoint Miami
Saturday, 12/06/2014, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Locals-OnlyMidpoint Miami
8031 N.E. 5th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33161
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

New Era, Cool J’s, Cushy Gigs Presents: Locals Only at Midpoint Miami

Miami’s Abstrk, Atomik, Pucho and Quake are four legendary MSG crew artists with a large following with the amazing talent and street creed to match. There will also be additional paintings and sculptures by Crome, Hoxxoh, Hest, Arive, Xeno, Five, Ox, Eson. The show will be co-curated by Jill C. Weisberg and Omar Khan.

The artists have have collaborated with New Era and Cool J’s. Abstrk, Atomik, Pucho, Quake have designed their own limited edition snap back hat with New Era, the industry standard in handcrafted, embroidered caps.

MSG has been creating large-scale graffiti murals in Miami, Florida for close to 20 years. Artists range from sculptors and bombers to fine artists and illustrators. The MSG crew started when a group of up and coming artists were doing a new style of graffiti that they considered Miami Style Graffiti. MSG members didn’t feel that the established crews, who were still doing 80’s style New York graffiti at the time, represented their work so they started their own movement. Back then there wasn’t the internet to lean on for inspiration; there was break dance movies, zines and the competition. The older artists kept their techniques to themselves because they were threatened by the younger artists who were getting up everywhere and backing that up with first-rate productions. Now MSG is the established crew, but times have changed and now they feel part of the same community that once persecuted them.

#midpointmiami

Heineken House Live Art Pyramid at Scope 12/2/14-12/7/14

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Heineken House Live Art Pyramid at Scope
Tuesday, 12/02/2014 – 12/07/2014 12:00 pm –
HeinekenScope
910 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: A range

Serving as a focal point of SCOPE Art Show, the Heineken® House is the evolution of the Heineken® Mural Project. It is a multi-sensory experience, featuring a live art pyramid as its core. The massive structure stands at over 35-feet tall, the pyramid encompasses 12 massive live art walls to be painted over the course of six days at SCOPE Art Show.

The artists include: Christina Angelina (Los Angeles), Dulk (Spain), Greg Gossel (Minneapolis), Greg Mike (Atlanta), Hueman (Los Angeles), Look The Weird (Austria), Woes (Hawaii), Tati Suarez (Miami), Taylor White (Raleigh), Derek Gores (NYC), Lauren Ys (Denver) and Sharktoof (LA).

Guests will enjoy the live interactive painting in a larger-than-life functional installation designed by ABV (Atlanta), complete with a Heineken® bar and four open facades for an open-air experience.

#heienekenhouse

ARTISTically Fashioned! Art Basel Celebration 2014 12/5/14-12/7/14

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ARTISTically Fashioned! Art Basel Celebration 2014
Friday, 12/05/2014 – 12/07/2014 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
art-basel-fashionThe Alessandra Gold Concept Store
3326 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

“ARTISTically Fashioned” Art Basel Celebration
Due to overwhelming response and success of last year’s event, “ARTISTically Fashioned” Art Basel Celebration is returning to the heart of Midtown Miami during the most prestigious and internationally known art celebration in Miami, ART BASEL 2014. With art invading fashion; on December 5th and 6th, 2014, ARTISTically Fashioned! will be of avant garde, abstracted by bright colors and hip fashion. Artistic expressions created through art and reflected by fashion.

Come enjoy a 6,000 square feet boutique enhanced with a live showroom experience. Models posed and styled LIVE while artists posted in various areas painting LIVE. The celebration will take place inside The Alessandra Gold Concept Store; four walls filled with the concepts of Alessandra Gold. A collaborative space featuring both Gold’s house label, her KruZin shoe label, vintage finds and an international assortment of designers- not to mention a full photo studio adjacent to the shoe section.

Un Cutt Art.jpg NYC street artist, known for his MJ portraits, Un Cutt Ink will be in the zone painting live outside as you enter!

Goddess Fashion Factory local designer Loreal Banks will be on site sewing special “Artistically Fashioned” limited edition original clutches.
Eco Fashion + Eco Art = “Atizana Inspired” – made from recycled oil drums and hand painted with tropical love from Haiti.
These beautiful pieces from sculptures to accessories will be at ARTISTically Fashioned! this year!

Fiber artist, Constance BLACKMON Lee explores the relationship and combination of conventional everyday materials and unconventional materials found in nature. Bringing these together using traditional processes such as loom weaving, crocheting and coiling basketry, produces opportunities to re-purpose and re-use several materials into exciting art adventures. Her goal is to transcend the objects expected life-cycle into unexpected and interesting “art-infused longevity”.

Take a look at what ARTISTically Fashioned! is all about when you click on this link: http://vimeo.com/groups/musicvideosanygenre/videos/33075002
www.gogreenfashionista.com
Handles: @GoGreenFashionista, #GoGreenFashionista

Go Green Fashionista joins Miami creative initiative MGKAT presents #IHAITIBASEL, an arts showcase and interactive project with digital and physical components, set to debut in Little Haiti during Miami Art Week. MGKAT hopes to support, connect, and contribute to the neighborhood’s already-existing creative community. Events will include performances by local artists, as well as Zebra Katz and Richard Kennedy of Hercules and Love Affair, among others.

In its simplest form, #IHAITIBASEL is an interactive map, linking visitors to local businesses, artist-run spaces, and commercial galleries in the neighborhood. Available online and mobile-friendly, the #IHAITIBASEL map is an open forum. This interactive resource center and archive can be found on the website, www.ihaitibasel.com, officially launching December 1.

The project’s physical extension will take place at Headquarters, the Little Haiti Thrift & Gift Store, and Cheetah’s Lounge, a secret space. MGKAT’s residence at the store is a collaborative affair, initially suggested by Schiller and Myrlande Sanon-Jules, longtime neighborhood residents and the store’s managers. Events and locations to follow:

Events
Wednesday, December 3
#IHAITIBASEL Launch Party / Strangeways & Packet Launch Party
Little Haiti Thrift & Gift Store
6pm-8pm, Buffet dinner featuring culinary delights by Chef Jacque Joseph.
8pm-10pm, Fashion show by jewelry designer Deon Rubi, in collaboration with Myrlande of the Little Haiti Thrift & Gift Store.
10pm, A performance by Richard Kennedy of Hercules and Love Affair.
11:30pm, A rara band procession leading guests from the shop to the #IHAITIBASEL Headquarters.
Strangeways and Packet will release two special edition #IHAITIBASEL magazines, available at the store.

Thursday, December 4
Maggie Knox Gallery Photo Exhibition
#IHAITIBASEL Headquarters
10am – 6pm, A photo exhibition at Maggie Knox Gallery featuring the work of both local and non local artists. Proceeds from the gallery will be donated to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Second Life Party, The Internet
9pm – 2am, A virtual screening of a Second Life party, hosted by Patricia Margarita Hernandez and Agustina Woodgate.

Friday, December 5
Little Haiti Thrift & Gift Store
10pm – 3am, A night of music and experimental sound, featuring performances by acts from Little Haiti and elsewhere.

Saturday, December 6
MGKATWALK
Little Haiti Thrift & Gift Store
10pm – 3am, An evening presented by nationally renowned vogue party, Catwalk, with performances by Zebra Katz, Gooddroid, and Bonnie Beats.
ihaitibasel.com
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Professional photography brought to you by: Innovative Arts Photography
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KIND’s ichooseart Showcase and Gallery Night 12/4/14

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KIND’s ichooseart Showcase & Gallery Night
Sunday, 12/04/2014 – 06:30 pm – 10:30 pm
KIND-event-flyerBrick House
187 NW 28th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

From beatboxing to poetry, KIND Healthy Snacks encourages South Florida to Do the KIND Thing® by joining them in recognition of our community’s most talented young artists. During Art Basel 2014, KIND will shine a light on the importance of music and the arts in the lives of youth through their ichooseart campaign, an effort that includes several spontaneous street performances by student artists, a formal gallery of their work, and a unique opening night celebration. Focusing on the power of choice, KIND hopes to inspire guests to make powerful decisions in their lives both large and small, from living healthy lifestyles all the way to leaving a positive mark on the world through simple acts of kindness.

Starting with a Thursday night student showcase from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm at Brick House Wynwood (187 NW 28th Street), KIND invites the community to experience the talent, passion and dedication of local young performers while enjoying cocktails, refreshments and the buzz of Midtown Miami. This event, free and open to the public, will serve as the kickoff to a series of pop-up performances that Basel-goers will spot throughout the city on December 5 and 6.
By joining the ichooseart movement, Art Basel attendees will reinforce the notion of art being accessible to all, something that can provide light in the dark, guidance and inspiration… all starting with the powerful choice to live a KINDer, healthier, more positive life.

Art Basel Opening with Anthony Liggins Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 12/3/14

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Art Basel Opening with Anthony Liggins Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
kisskissbangbangWednesday, December 3, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Vintro Hotel & Kitchen
2216 Park Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Florida Research Heart Institute in association with Vintro Hotel
invite you to
“Kiss Kiss Bang Bang ” by Anthony Liggins
Welcome Art Basel
Wednesday December 3rd 7pm
Silent Auction to benefit Florida Heart Research Institute
Musical Orchestration Dj Jared Coetzee
Welcome Wine by Vie Vite
Valet Parking Available

Park Grove Announces Colin Cowie as Celebrity Lifestyle Curator Cowie Hosts VIP Bash as Developers Unveil Plensa Sculpture Series 11/20/14

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Park Grove Announces Colin Cowie as Celebrity Lifestyle Curator Cowie Hosts VIP Bash as Developers Unveil Plensa Sculpture Series
Thursday, 11/20/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Parck Grove Event November 19, 2014Park Grove Sales Gallery
2701 South Bayshore Drive,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: By invite only

Rem Koolhaas’ highly anticipated Residences at Park Grove just added more extras to the extraordinary, as developers Terra Group and The Related Group unveiled the secret to the perfect life during a private celebration with Colin Cowie, and first view of Jaume Plensa’s sculpture series “The Three Poets” in its permanent new home in Coconut Grove.

Cowie, known for his lavish international productions and celebrity clientele like Oprah Winfrey and Tom Cruise, is creating the ultimate sensory experience as the official “Lifestyle Curator” for Park Grove residents, with exquisitely good taste and touches, from the reception at valet, to the chilled hand towels and sun products served poolside on silver trays.
“The experience will be in a constant state of change, as the day becomes night, the music that is playing, the volume at which it plays, how the lights are set, and the fragrance in the air—it will all evolve,” said Cowie, as he toasted guests. “These are just a sliver of the nuances that we will orchestrate to create the aura of Park Grove.”
Nearly 1,000 guests enjoyed an elaborate production with lush greenery throughout, true to the Coconut Grove and Park Grove aesthetic—along with posh lounge areas, flowing champagne and even a full coffee bar—peeks into the sublime lifestyle the property will boast.
The Plensa sculpture series has traveled the globe with installations in public spaces before the developers acquired it for Park Grove. Plensa is best known for his public, monumental figurative sculptures that can be seen across the globe from Calgary to Dubai—The Three Poets continues the international artist’s theme and is visible to the public along Bayshore Drive, internally lit and sitting atop 20-foot poles overlooking the bay.

Notable Guests: Colin Cowie, national authority on wedding and event planning and amenities curator for Park Grove; Pedro Martin, CEO & Cofounder of Terra Group; David Martin, President and Co-founder of Terra Group; Jorge Perez, President and CEO The Related Group; Carlos Rosso, President of the Condo Division at The Related Group; Patrick Campbell, Vice President at The Related Group; Horacio de Leon, President Douglas Elliman Development Marketing;

Secret Walls x Miami Art Basel All-Star Royal Rumble 12/6/14-12/7/14

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Secret Walls x Miami Art Basel :: All-Star Royal Rumble
Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 7, 7:00pm-1:00am
secretwallsSecret Walls
Wynwood, Miami FL
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Assemble Miami presents…
Sponsored by Forty Seven Brand
Secret Walls heads to Miami Art Basel and hosts a mega Royal Rumble.
We will ask the crowd to pick the two teams of all-star artists – keeping the pressure high!
Hosted at a new secret location in the Wynwood area – we will confirm the actual address nearer the time.

Starring artists: Buff Monster / Greg Mike / Greg Miska / Lamour Supreme / Meggs / Chaz (TLP) / Inkie / Mysterious Al / Elle NYC / Woes / Dulk / Look The Weird / Nychos / Pez / Tommy Helm / ?
Music by:vDZA (Peachfuzz) / Brett Booth / Boston Chery
Guest judges: Tristan Eaton / Wayne Rada (L.I.S.A project NYC) / Ron English / More TBC
Limited edition SW T-shirts will be available to buy on the night + stickers!

What is Secret Walls?
Secret Walls (formerly Secret Wars) is the World’s premier live illustration battle. Working in a similar way to Fight Club, Secret Walls battles are set up and promoted through word of mouth & social media. Battles take place between 2 individuals, or 2 teams of artists.

Secret Walls began back in 2006 in a small bar in East London, it was small, and intimate yet had the potential to be so much more. Years of hard work, dedication and a strong following has meant Secret Walls has pushed the boundaries and raised the bar for artists and promoters alike on an international stage.

Boasting experience in major cities including NYC, London, Lisbon, Berlin, Tokyo, Copenhagen, Dublin and Amsterdam, proves and many more, proves that there really isn’t a stage big enough for the groundbreaking and award-winning event.

Rules And Regulations For The Competition
90 minutes on the battle clock
Only black SW special markers and black acrylic paint can be used as battle weapons
No pencils / sketches should be on stage or used as reference
Each artist has to stay within the allocated space, if they creep over then there will be a 1 point deduction
Battles are judged by 2 nominated and neutral guest judges + crowd vote (3 point system) (using a decibel reader)
Hosted on giant white walls

#SECRETWALLS @SecretWalls www.TheSecretWalls.com

House of Art Events during Art Basel Week Miami 2014 12/4/14-12/6/14

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House of Art Events during Art Basel Week Miami 2014
Thursday, December 4 – Saturday, December 6
houseofartHouse of Art
415B NW 26th St
Miami FL 33127.

Thursday, December 4 – 7pm to 10pm
Vernissage for MAC
Showcase of works of art from 20 talented students of Miami Arts Charter School.
By invitation only – wines and hors d’oeuvres.
Live music by the MAC Band (students)

Friday, December 5 – 7pm to 10pm
Future of Fashion
Fashion show by students of Design Lab Miami (10 to 14 years of age), using unconventional recycled materials.
By invitation only – wines and hors d’oeuvres.
Live DJ

Saturday, December 6 – 7pm to 10pm
We Live Here 2 – Opening exhibit by Miguel Vallinas
Based on the “Second Skin” series, this photo exhibit shows an anthropomorphic blend of animals, fashion and the human form.
By invitation only – wines and hors d’oeuvres
Live music by DJ Adora

Wynwood’s House of Art will be the host to a series of 3 events during Miami Art Week 2014, where art will be the medium to bring ideas, creativity, and awareness to life through the works of talented upcoming and established artists, and in partnership with great local organizations.

SPECTRUM Miami Art Lab 02: by Life Is Art and Yo Miami Live Artist Match-up Mural Project 12/4/14

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SPECTRUM Miami Art Lab 02: by Life Is Art and Yo Miami Live Artist Match-up Mural Project
Thursday, December 4th, 2014, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Courtyard at Spectrum Miami Tent
SpectrumLateNightFlyer2 3011 NE 1st Ave.
 Miami, FL 33137

Free Entry with RSVP
Regular price: $10

 The participating artists are TeePop, Ruben Ubiera, Eleazar Delgado, Monique Lassooij, Daniel Fila (aka Krave), Jay Bellicchi (aka REMOTE)

On Thursday night, SPECTRUM Miami is inviting Life Is Art to be co-host and beneficiary of their Late Night series of evening performances. Life Is Art, in partnership with Yo Miami, is creating a live Artist Match-up Mural Event as part of the evening entertainment.

The mural painting is an invitational, combining experienced artists with emerging talent, to truly represent the exploding Miami street art scene. Inspired by the Spectrum 2014 theme of [inter.play], each mural will be a collaboration of two or more artists who will have no prior knowledge with whom they will be collaborating!

A portion of the art sales goes to support Life Is Art, with the rest going to the artists who will collectively share sales on all work in the community project. In addition, SPECTRUM Miami has committed to donate a portion of the Thursday Late Night proceeds to Life Is Art.

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TeePop
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Tee Davis began painting portraits at 6 years old & further developed her artistic talents at the Art Institute of Pennsylvania. Tee made her way to New York City, where she lived, worked, & painted for serval years before moving to Miami, FL. She received a degree in graphic design from International Fine Arts College.
Drawing on a deep love of music & pop culture, Tee has been fusing the styles of Pop, Street, & Graphic Design in her paintings of musicians, actors, & icons for more than two decades! Constantly gathering inspiration from music, culture & everyday life.

Ruben Ubiera
Ruben Gerardo Ubiera Gonzalez (born October 19, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a neo-figurative artist, known for his strong use of the line, graffiti inspired technique/esthetic, urban murals, mixed-media pieces and installations, all created with reclaimed-objects and found artifacts. He paints and draws in a style considered as Post graffism, but he prefers to call it urban-pop, since he has lived most of his life in urban, populated areas and most of his inspiration is derived from the interactivity between man and his urban environment. At the age of 1 5, his family moved to the Bronx, NY, where he was heavily influenced by the graffiti art that surrounded him, something he wouldn’t realize until much later in his life.
Ubiera’s paintings are, on first examination, noted for being charged with “skateboard-isms”, paint drips and the constant presence of graffiti in some shape or form. But, after closer inspection, one notices the detail, sarcastic contrast, the social commentary and human struggle that’s felt by the technique and subject matter.

Eleazar Delgado
Born in Oklahoma and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Eleazar Delgado practiced Architecture and Interior Design. It was Miami’s radiant sunshine and the vibrant colors of the city that influenced his decision to become an artist. Among his accolades are Dade Heritage Trust selecting “Sunshine Culture” for the cover of their 2012 program, Miami Dade Preservation League chose “Joe Sent Me” for the official Art Deco Weekend poster. “Sea Grasses in the Sky”, a public mural in Downtown Miami delights thousands of commuters everyday, as it is visible from I-95.

Monique Lassooij
Monique Lassooij was born and raised in The Netherlands and moved several years ago to Miami, Florida. In The Netherlands Ms. Lassooij started out as an abstract painter but over the years she developed a passion for figurative painting. She attended the Royal Academy for Fine Arts in The Hague and has gone on to receive several commissions and can be found in public places such as the Town Hall of the city of Scheveningen in The Netherlands as well as in numerous private collections all over the world.
“My work explores the paradox in modern pop culture and society, sometimes clearly visible and sometimes through an underlining dichotomy interjected with humor.” Currently she is working on the “Proprietary Innocence” series. She noticed that children nowadays have a different way to communicate through a little box and they are not vocal about it. When they find something funny you will see a shrug in the shoulders and the typing of “LOL”. But if you distract them, they look at us from under their eyebrows, almost expression less, sometimes slightly annoyed as we disturb them in their communications.

Daniel Fila (aka Krave)
Daniel Fila, also known as Krave, is a multifaceted artist whose work ranges from mural installations to figurative and abstract paintings, animations, and urban sculpture using a range of mediums, techniques, and aesthetics. Fila is best known for his signature character, The Fresh Monkey, which he incorporates into most of his works, his semi-nude mural “Erin” and the subsequent series which it inspired, “The Sunbather”.
Although much of Fila’s street art can be found throughout Wynwood and the Miami Design District, Fila has ventured into Little Havana’s burgeoning art scene with a mural entitled “Ladies in White”, which was inspired by the Damas de Blanco, an opposition movement in Cuba, and a new project space, “El Fresco” where he currently works and collaborates.

Jay Bellicchi (aka REMOTE)
J. Bellicchi, a Boston native, moved to Miami in 2000. Shortly thereafter Jay started “FIFTYTHREE”, a limited edition T-shirt line. Jay adopted the name “FIFTYTHREE as his creative identity throughout the mid 2000’s. Later as Jay got back into graffiti art he revived an old name of his from back in Boston, “REMOTE”. Jay has since been painting walls, commissioned murals and fine art pieces throughout. Jay’s work has been featured in countless South Florida publications as well as some national and internationally distributed art books. Jay is the creator and co-founder of “GRAFF TOYZ” which was founded in 2010. GRAFF TOYZ creates graffiti inspired toys and art objects.

Photographs of The Miami Foundation Give Miami Day on 11/20/14

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The Miami Foundation Give Miami Day event at the Marlin Park on Thursday, November 20, 2104.

“Give Miami Day is an initiative of The Miami Foundation that furthers our mission of increasing local philanthropy and providing community engagement opportunities for every Miamian.  Established in 1967, The Miami Foundation has helped hundreds of people create powerful legacies by establishing custom, charitable Funds.  We inform our grantmaking using the civic issues and solutions explored the Our Miami Report.  To learn more about the various ways we can assist you, your family or your business with philanthropic giving and advancing civic change, visit miamifoundation.org and ourmiami.org.”

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Words & Wine Open Jams Session Feat. Ephniko 11/26/14

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Words & Wine Open Jams Session Feat. Ephniko
Wednesday, 11/26/2014 – 11/27/2014 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10308881_10201153537195602_1938520498324247260_nThe Social Lubricant (TSL Lounge)
167 NW 23RD ST,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Come join us for a wonderful night with beautiful sounds!

Hosted by the talented
Rio Chavarro & Boogalou

This Week Featuring:

EPHNIKO & OPEN JAMS SESSION

All drummers, acoustic musicians, hoopers, dancers, jugglers, and freaks of all kind invited!

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share
some thoughts and be happy.

COME EARLY!!

We will be starting a happy hour at Words & Wine that consists of =

From 9-11p
$1 ALL WELL SHOTS!
$3 Coronas

FREE HOOKAH FOR THE LADIES FROM 9-11p

Rest of the night our usual specials =
$5 all beers
$8 beer & whiskey shot

You can’t beat that so hope to see everyone early next Wednesday :)

***9:30pm NO COVER 21 + GREAT Drink Specials***

$ 5 ALL BEERS
$ 8 for A Beer & Whiskey

Drummers & Jammers get there early!
We have pure drumming from 10p – 11p and then another set from 1a – 2a.

Please respect the venue and help local local art and music thrive. ABSOLUTELY NO OUT SIDE DRINKS ALLOWED! If we see this, you will kindly be kicked out of the venue.

We got plenty of space for Musicians, Poets, and yes DRUMMERS!

It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.

Please respect the venue: NO OUTSIDE DRINKS!!

Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining its Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

Any questions please call Nikki 786 728 4748.

GREY GOOSE Vodka Presents The “Modern Kings of Culture” portraits by Kehinde Wiley featuring Spike Lee, Swizz Beatz and Carmelo Anthony 12/1/14

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GREY GOOSE Vodka Presents The “Modern Kings of Culture” portraits by Kehinde Wiley featuring Spike Lee, Swizz Beatz and Carmelo Anthony
Monday, 12/01/2014 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
PrintThe Redbury South Beach
1776 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost: Free

GREY GOOSE Vodka will be celebrating the finale of a unique partnership forged to commemorate the launch of GREY GOOSE Le Melon earlier this summer between GREY GOOSE Vodka and renowned artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley’s “Modern Kings of Culture” portraits featuring Spike Lee, Swizz Beatz and Carmelo Anthony will be publicly displayed for the first time at The Redbury Hotel before being auctioned off for charity in collaboration with Sotheby’s during Art Basel Miami Beach.

All proceeds will be donated to the “kings” respective charities–The Carmelo Anthony Foundation, the Swizz Beatz Bronx Charter School for the Arts and the NYU Graduate Film Production Fund, which will be the recipient of proceeds from the Spike Lee portrait.

GREY GOOSE Vodka Presents The “Modern Kings of Culture” portraits by Kehinde Wiley featuring Spike Lee, Swizz Beatz and Carmelo Anthony 12/2/14

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GREY GOOSE Vodka Presents The “Modern Kings of Culture” portraits by Kehinde Wiley featuring Spike Lee, Swizz Beatz and Carmelo Anthony
Tuesday, 12/02/2014 – 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
PrintThe Redbury South Beach
1776 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost: Free

GREY GOOSE Vodka will be celebrating the finale of a unique partnership forged to commemorate the launch of GREY GOOSE Le Melon earlier this summer between GREY GOOSE Vodka and renowned artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley’s “Modern Kings of Culture” portraits featuring Spike Lee, Swizz Beatz and Carmelo Anthony will be publicly displayed for the first time at The Redbury Hotel before being auctioned off for charity in collaboration with Sotheby’s during Art Basel Miami Beach.

All proceeds will be donated to the “kings” respective charities–The Carmelo Anthony Foundation, the Swizz Beatz Bronx Charter School for the Arts and the NYU Graduate Film Production Fund, which will be the recipient of proceeds from the Spike Lee portrait.

GREY GOOSE Vodka Presents The “Modern Kings of Culture” portraits by Kehinde Wiley featuring Spike Lee, Swizz Beatz and Carmelo Anthony 12/3/14

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GREY GOOSE Vodka Presents The “Modern Kings of Culture” portraits by Kehinde Wiley featuring Spike Lee, Swizz Beatz and Carmelo Anthony
Wednesday, 12/03/2014 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
PrintThe Redbury South Beach
1776 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost: Free

GREY GOOSE Vodka will be celebrating the finale of a unique partnership forged to commemorate the launch of GREY GOOSE Le Melon earlier this summer between GREY GOOSE Vodka and renowned artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley’s “Modern Kings of Culture” portraits featuring Spike Lee, Swizz Beatz and Carmelo Anthony will be publicly displayed for the first time at The Redbury Hotel before being auctioned off for charity in collaboration with Sotheby’s during Art Basel Miami Beach.

All proceeds will be donated to the “kings” respective charities–The Carmelo Anthony Foundation, the Swizz Beatz Bronx Charter School for the Arts and the NYU Graduate Film Production Fund, which will be the recipient of proceeds from the Spike Lee portrait.

Clyde Butcher Thanksgiving Weekend Book Signing, Gallery Tours and Swamp Walks 11/28/14-11/30/14

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Clyde Butcher Thanksgiving Weekend Book Signing, Gallery Tours and Swamp Walks
November 28 – November 30, 10:00am – 3:00pm
clydebutcherBig Cypress Gallery Adventures
52388 Tamiami Trl E
Ochopee, Florida 34141
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Every year, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving, we have an open house at our Big Cypress Gallery. Clyde will be in the gallery during this time to autograph and personalize Christmas gifts of books, calendars and photographs. Clyde will be giving gallery talks throughout the day and his daughter Jackie will be giving gallery tours.

“Family Fun”- This would be a FUN day trip to gather your family and let them experience a swamp walk. We will be offering several guided swamp walk tours during these three days. Niki, Clyde’s wife, will spend most of her day out in the swamp enjoying nature and capturing photo’s of you, our swamp walkers. If you would like to go on a swamp walk please click on the links below to reserve your tour.

Classic Swamp Walk Tours at 9:00am, 11:00am, and 2:00pm each day. This is a 90min tour cost is $50pp and $35child Reservations http://www.clydebutchersbigcypressgallery.com/reserve-saturday-swamp-walks

Introductory Swamp Walk Tour at 10:00 each day. This is a 45min tour cost is $35pp and $25per child. Reservations click here http://www.clydebutchersbigcypressgallery.com/reserve-labor-day-swamp-walk

Photos and Stories of Last Years Open House http://www.clydebutchersbigcypressgallery.com/journals/86

Lifted, a solo exhibition by Belaxis Buil – Art Week Open House 12/3/14

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Lifted, a solo exhibition by Belaxis Buil – Art Week Open House
Wednesday, 12/03/2014 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
square-basel&gallery
6306 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33150
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

In Lifted, Buil’s solo show; the visual and performance artist, musician, dancer, photographer and videographer pulls no stops in her Overstuffed Girl series with characters like “Adipose Tissue,” exploring self-absorption, gargantuanism and detachment. Confrontational, informed by a radical feminism that is inherently nonconformist to society standards and expectations; Buil is a modern woman who often challenges the perceptions of gender politics in an arena dominated by pop culture.

Naked Knitting and the Art of the Provocative 12/4/14-12/7/14

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Naked Knitting and the Art of the Provocative
Thursday, 12/04/2014 – 12/07/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
gaythering-logoHotel Gaythering
1909 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Hôtel Gaythering to Host “Queer Biennial I” – an Unabashed Exhibition of Queerness – During Art Basel Weekend

Miami Beach – November 18, 2014 – Definitely not your Grandma’s knit-one-purl-two, performance artist Ben Cuevas will knit himself a jock strap while nude as part of “Queer Biennial I,” an LGBT-focused art exhibition to be held during Art Basel Weekend at the Hôtel Gaythering. In addition to Cuevas knitting in the raw, “Queer Biennial I” will spotlight 35 artists and more than 100 pieces of art throughout the hotel property in what curator Rubén Esparza calls, “a national survey of the current moment in queer/LGBT culture from artists who do not shy away from sexuality, identity, the body or all around queerness.” “Queer Biennial I” is open to the public Thursday, December 4, to Sunday, December 7, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hôtel Gaythering is located at 1409 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

Cuevas’ point to naked knitting? To comment on the absurdity of gendered notions of work. (http://bencuevas.com) Other artists exhibiting during “Queer Biennial I” include Gio Black Peter, a visual and performance artist whose works examine text and subject, truth and fakery, rebellion and authority. Black Peter’s art relies heavily on interaction with the viewer and his or her willingness to suspend rational thoughts and play into the believability of lies and falsehoods. (http://www.gioblackpeter.com)

Inspired equally by his landscape painting father and his singer/songwriter mother, Scooter LaForge (http://scooterlaforge.tumblr.com) honed his painting voice in the San Francisco and New York art scenes. Difficult to categorize or label, LaForge’s paintings are at once pop art with undertones of debauchery, and are definitely NSFW. Rick Castro’s films and photographs explore the world of fetish and the fringes of sexual culture. He describes his nudes as an antidote to his career in fashion as a wardrobe stylist and his films as an exploration of what may considered bizarre now, but will become the standard of the future. (http://www.rickcastro.com)

Neon sculpture artist Lili Lakich (http://www.lakich.com) views her artwork as drawings … lines that glow. Her illuminating works range from playful to sobering and run the gamut from female nudes to monumental sculptures. The shimmering, pulsing, luminous vibrancy of neon gives her sculptures a 21st century edge, despite the medium’s primal appeal. Multimedia artist, filmmaker and writer Slava Mogutin was exiled from his native Russia for his outspoken writings and LGBT activism. Fleeing to the U.S. in 1995, he became the first Russian to be granted political asylum in the U.S. on the grounds of homophobic persecution. Today, his visual art is inspired by that dissident background and encompasses themes of displacement and identity; transgression and disfiguration of masculinity and gender crossover; urban youth subcultures and adolescent sexuality; the clash of social norms and individual desires; and the tension between attachment and disaffection, hate and love.

Curator Esparza, who will be exhibiting some of his ad-themed visual pun artwork, came up with the idea of “Queer Biennial I” as a way to showcase emerging, mid-career and established Out / Queer / LGBT artists from the visual, performance and video art disciplines. In addition to being out and proud, these artists all have one thing in common: they are not afraid to venture into the realms of body, identity and eroticism.

“Every one of these artists is brave,” Esparza said. “They are uncompromising in their willingness to step outside the boundaries of polite society to create art that they are passionate about.”

“As Miami Beach’s only gay hotel, we wanted to bring an exhibition to the property during Art Basel that holds a mirror up to the LGBT community,” said Alex Guerra, co-owner and creative director for the Hôtel Gaythering, who will also be exhibiting during Queer Biennial. “After the exhibition’s debut showing in L.A. this summer, we knew ‘Queer Biennial I’ was a perfect fit and something we wanted the local and visiting LGBT community to experience.”

While queer-themed art is not for everyone, the prices of the art for sale to aficionados will be, Guerra says, as the artwork tops out at $2,000.

Other artists participating in “Queer Biennial I” include: Boston, Connie Fleming, JON VAZ GAR, Angela Gleason, Glen Hanson, Chasen Igleheart, Josef Jasso, Brian Kenny, Bruce LaBruce, Alex La Cruz, Jeremy Lucido, Ian MacKinnon, Dave Naz, Mel Odom, Miguel Angel Reyes, Robert W. Richards, Stuart Sandford, Tawnie Silva, Jacques Smith, AB Soto, SUPERM, Alonso Tapia, Joey Terrill, Maurice Vellekoop, Amy Von Harrington, Daniella Woolf, Rich Yap and Austin Young.

In addition to its run in conjunction with Art Basel, “Queer Biennial I” will be open at Hôtel Gaythering through January 14, 2015. For information, visit www.gaythering.com and click on the “events calendar” tab.

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About Hotel Gaythering

HÔTEL GAYTHERING is Miami Beach’s only hotel specifically targeted to the LBGT community and its allies. Dubbed “South Beach’s Gay Hotel,’’ it’s situated on the west end of the renowned Lincoln Road Mall just a few steps away from South Beach’s cafés, shops, nightlife and breathtaking beautiful white sandy beach.

The Multiple 12/1/14

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The Multiple
Monday, 12/01/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Save-the-Date-2
Viloria Blanco Gallery
2301 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Viloria Blanco Gallery
Request the pleasure of your company at the opening exhibition
The Multiple
The Multiple is a chronological survey of the origins of the multiple as a social tool for the mass use of art.
Curated by Francisco Arevalo
Arman
Boto
Cruz Diez
Hirst
Manzoni
Soto
Spoerri
Tomasello
Vardanega
Villamizar
Warhol

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida The Nutcracker Gala 12/7/14

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida The Nutcracker Gala
Sunday, 12/07/2014 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
The-Nutcracker-SOMThe Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $ 100.00 to $40.00

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will, once again embark on a journey to the Land of the Sweets, as they perform the traditional annual audience favorite, The Nutcracker based on the tale of Ernest Hoffman with Tchaikovsky’s popular score and choreographed and directed by Vladimir Issaev.
This is the most popular holiday story ever performed in the US. It tells the tale of a young girl, Clara, on Christmas Eve and the adventure she undertakes when her most cherished Christmas present, a nutcracker, comes to life. Together they battle the Mouse King, meet the Queen of Snow and travel to the Land of Sweets, where they encounter the always classic, Sugarplum Fairy.
Issaev’s engaging choreography preserves the Russian tradition and serves as an alternative to those who already have seen Balanchine’s version. Every year the production is enhanced, adding special effects like falling snow and a growing Christmas tree, which enchant children and adults, making each year a new experience for returning audiences.
The enthusiastic young company features a team of professional dancers performing the principal roles, as well as a community cast made up of local character artists and children for the party scene. The engaging choreography- from the fun of the party scene- to the harrowing battle scene- to the enchanting kingdom of the sweets- is guaranteed to entertain any age. Not only is it the most popular ballet enjoyed by all audiences around the world during this time of the year but it also serves as an introduction to ballet for the very young audiences.
The principal roles in The Nutcracker will be commanded by Arts Ballet’s new stars Takayuki Asai, Yukina Yasuhara, Hirofumi Kitazume, Lillian Hill, Ramil Bagmanov, Ben Cook, Saori Morioka, Elise Shea.

Vladimir Issaev’s holiday tradition will be presented in three magnificent venues: the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and The Parker Playhouse of Fort Lauderdale.
You Can Join the Magical Adventure
As every year, the Opening Gala performance takes place at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, which celebrate the company’s seventeen years of making holiday magic. For VIP Patrons, the December 7th Gala will begin at 6:30 pm, with cocktails and hors Hors d’oeuvres, a reception with the international corps of dancers, and chances to bid on silent auction items such as Tiffany’s jewels, Spa Packages, Holiday baskets, Hilton Cabana’s weekend getaway, Disney packages, Sports memorabilia, and many more. For more information on how to participate visit www.artsballettheatre.org, or call (305) 948-4777

Engage in the holiday gift loved ones will always cherish. Don’t miss the opportunity to share the excitement and charm of the great tradition of the holidays with Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida during their extraordinary performances of “The Nutcracker.”

Bottle & Bottega at Lhardy Kitchen + Bar 11/19/14

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Bottle & Bottega at Lhardy Kitchen + Bar
Wednesday, 11/19/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
c700x420Lhardy Kitchen + Bar
301 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
RSVP Link
Cost: $35

Come out to new Coral Gables hot spot Lhardy Kitchen + Bar for an evening of painting and walk away with your very own masterpiece! No experience required!

Ticket price includes instruction from a professional artist, all paint supplies, aprons and a 16×20 take-home canvas!
Price Per Seat: $35.00

This is NOT a BYOB event however food and drinks will be available for purchase.

The ladies night specials include:
$4 Beers
$5 Glass of Wine
$5 Martinis
$6 Well Spirits
$7 Specialty Cocktails

Mingling and check in starts at 6:30, painting at 7pm.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Lucky Ones Art Exhibition 11/22/14

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The Lucky Ones Art Exhibition
Sunday, 11/22/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Galerie Jenner
1310 SW 2nd Cr loft 307,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Art opening, Galerie Jenner, owned and operated by photographer Jeremiah Jenner…I, Bodo V will be exhibiting with nine other artists. I have exhibited in Europe, Asia and North America and now have returned with my studio, Omnia Caelum Mobile, to Miami Beach. I am exited about a mixed show for in a mixed show in Istanbul, Turkey, back in 2000, I kicked off my international career. I can exhibit at Omnia Caelum by appointment, contact me at euskadi@games.com AND I invite all my friends and fans to Galerie Jenner for a lovely time and to share a glass of dry champagne with me, Cheers!

DJ Tony Touch – DJ Heron – Funkbox-NYC – Miami Thanksgiving Eve 11/26/14

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DJ Tony Touch – DJ Heron – Funkbox-NYC – Miami Thanksgiving Eve
Wednesday, 11/26/2014 – 11/27/2014 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
unnamed-3The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Ladies Free – Guy $5

Thanksgiving Eve – November 26th, 2014

Funkbox – NYC- Miami Edition

DJ Tony Touch

DJ Heron

DJ Stingray

DJ Immortal

The Stage Miami – 170 ne 38th St. Miami, Florida 33137

Girls Free – Boys $5

For Every Group of 5 girls get a free bottle of Champaign

$100 Bottle of Champaign

$3 Fireball Shots

GIF Pop A Vintro Hotel Art Basel Season Exclusive 12/4/14

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GIF Pop A Vintro Hotel Art Basel Season Exclusive
gifpopDecember 4, 6pm-8pm
Vintro Hotel & Kitchen
2216 Park Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

The Vintro Hotel & ArtDecemberMiami Presents The Contemporary Art of Animated Gif’s by artist R.Jackson & Brigitte Andrade! Join us for a spectacular rooftop visual event!

Welcome Cocktail compliments of Vie Vite and Sounds by DJ Jared Coetzee

The Vintro Hotel is located directly behind the Miami City Ballet and The Bass Musuem!

Henry Perez’s Art Basel Week Exhibit 12/1/14

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Henry Perez’s Art Basel Week Exhibit
henryperezMonday, December 1, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Mayfair Hotel and Spa
3000 Florida Ave
Miami, Florida 33133

I am extremely proud to have been selected to exhibit my photograph collection “La Force de femmes au naturel: A Celebration of Miami’s Leading Ladies of Glamour” at the Mayfair Hotel & SPA in Coconut Grove during Art Basel Week. This is my first Art Basel show and it would mean a great deal to me to see you there on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the opening reception party at the hotel’s beautiful rooftop venue. My dear friend Sabrina Cohen will also be on hand as this is an event to support her efforts to create a fully accessible “Beach for All.” Please see the invite for the details and I truly hope to see you there!

Photographs of Mad Hatter Arts Festival 2014 at The Barnacle Historic State Park on 11/15/14

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Mad Hatter Arts Festival 2014 at The Barnacle Historic State Park on Saturday, November 15, 2014.

Art Show: The Mad Hatter Arts Festival is a fun, zany art and music festival, held each autumn in the historic village of Coconut Grove, located on lovely Biscayne Bay. “The Grove” has a deep Bohemian history of quirky artists and musicians. In fact, the name of the festival draws its inspiration from a popular 1970s song Coconut Grove written by John Sebastian of the internationally famous group, the Lovin’ Spoonful.

The two-day event celebrates its tenth year on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16, with artists exhibiting on the grounds of The Barnacle Historic State Park and on the sidewalks along Main Highway. Other components of the Festival can be seen around the Grove. Bring your friends, bring your family, and join the fun “…in Coconut Grove.”

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Photographs of Art of Transformation VIP Reception at Opa-Locka Art and Recreation Center on 11/14/14

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Art of Transformation VIP Reception at Opa-Locka Art and Recreation Center on Friday, November 14, 2014.
THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION SERIES: “ Powered by the Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC), The Art of Transformation is an annual celebration of the rebirth of Opa-locka, Fla., Originally an inaugural, single evening in 2011 and the 2nd Annual in 2012 to honor Opa-locka’s historic past, celebrate its present, and envision its bright future, the Art of Transformation has “transformed” itself and evolved into one month of exciting multi-disciplinary artistic events around Miami-Dade County. Curated by Tumelo Mosaka, the 2014 series highlights how art is capable of encouraging urban and civic renewal.”

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Emerging Arts Leaders of Miami Soft Launch 11/20/14

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Emerging Arts Leaders of Miami Soft Launch!
Thursday, November 20, 8:30pm
emergingartsleadersBall & Chain
1513 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
Facebook Invit

You are invited to Emerging Art Leaders of Miami’s soft launch! Join us for a fun, relaxing evening after the hectic flurry of activity for Give Miami Day and before the last weeks prior to Basel craziness.

It should be a full house with O, Miami hosting its Book Fair Party for Jai-Alai Books in the courtyard, Bookleggers on hand with lots of books and the Miami Arts Brigade hosting its Give Miami Day After Party. Also enjoy live music and fun drink specials all night! There will be jazz by Nick Tanura and The Ball & Chain Jazz Band followed by DJ Haitian Hillbilly.

Emerging Arts Leaders of Miami will be on hand to answer questions and provide more details about our future plans. We look forward to bringing together a great group of Miamians who love and work in the arts.

Emerging Arts Leaders of Miami is part of the national Emerging Leaders Network, a program developed by Americans for the Arts. Americans for the Arts defines emerging arts professionals as either being in the first five years of their arts career, or being under the age of 36. While our initiatives are designed with the emerging professional demographic in mind, we welcome the participation of all ages and experience levels.

Pushing Boundaries Art Exhibition 11/20/14

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Pushing Boundaries Art Exhibition
Thursday, 11/20/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
2015-pushingboundarieslogoPushing Boundaries Art Exhibition
2805 N. Australian Avenue,
west palm beach, Florida 33407
Webpage Link
Cost: 10

A group exhibition commemorating the 25th anniversary of the destruction of the Berlin Wall. This momentous global event caused contemplation on the idea of boundaries – not just political and geographical boundaries, but also boundaries of feminism, religion, race, culture and intellectual thoughts. This exhibition celebrates the unwavering human spirit which finds a path to overcome adversity.

Words And Wine Featuring MacondoSounds 11/19/14

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Words And Wine Featuring MacondoSounds
Wednesday, 11/19/2014 – 11/20/2014 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
1619115_801736419871443_4440635165304322788_nThe Social Lubricant
167 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

Come join us for a wonderful night with beautiful sounds!

Hosted by the talented
Rio Chavarro & Boogalou

This Week Featuring:

MacondoSounds & Marquise Fair-Mcnair

All drummers, acoustic musicians, hoopers, dancers, jugglers, and freaks of all kind invited!

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share
some thoughts and be happy.

COME EARLY!!

We will be starting a happy hour at Words & Wine that consists of =

From 9-11p
$1 ALL WELL SHOTS!
$3 Coronas

FREE HOOKAH FOR THE LADIES FROM 9-11p

Rest of the night our usual specials =
$5 all beers
$8 beer & whiskey shot

You can’t beat that so hope to see everyone early next Wednesday :)

***9:30pm NO COVER 21 + GREAT Drink Specials***

$ 5 ALL BEERS
$ 8 for A Beer & Whiskey

Drummers & Jammers get there early!
We have pure drumming from 10p – 11p and then another set from 1a – 2a.

Please respect the venue and help local local art and music thrive. ABSOLUTELY NO OUT SIDE DRINKS ALLOWED! If we see this, you will kindly be kicked out of the venue.

We got plenty of space for Musicians, Poets, and yes DRUMMERS!

It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.

Please respect the venue: NO OUTSIDE DRINKS!!

Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining its Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

O. Ascanio Gallery Presents 30-Year Jorge Blanco Retrospective: “The Joy of Living” 11/25/14

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O. Ascanio Gallery Presents 30-Year Jorge Blanco Retrospective: “The Joy of Living”
Tuesday, 11/25/2014 – 11/25/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Easy-Run-2011-will-also-be-on-display-at-Pinta-Miami-from-Dec.-3-7-2014O. Ascanio Gallery
2600 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

O. Ascanio Gallery is opening a major exhibition of work by celebrated illustrator, sculptor and public artist Jorge Blanco. Over three decades, Blanco has built a following of devotees and collectors. First with his beloved comic strip “El Naufrago,” (The Castaway), and later through his large-scale geometrical sculptures, 26 of which have been commissioned publicly in the United States, Latin America and Asia.

Jorge Blanco’s signature creations offer universal appeal; they are testaments to the glory of passion and optimism of everyday life. He translates poetic humor as an illustrator into vivacious sculptures that engage viewers with an evocative and distinct choreography. Bright primary colors and geometric shapes form athletes, fruit, animals and abstractions.

This retrospective is bringing together diverse works across mediums showcasing Blanco’s most recognizable projects. Included are a series of watercolors inspired by “The Castaway,” his graphic and illustrative work in children’s storybooks, big and small collectible sculptures, and pieces from his decorative design line, such as coffee tables, benches, design mugs and more.

Jorge Blanco lives and works in Sarasota, Florida. In addition to his public art commissions, he has created numerous works for private collectors in Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, France, Venezuela, Uruguay, Argentina, Germany, Belgium, China, Indonesia, Japan, the Dominican Republic and the USA. He’s the recipient of multiple accolades, most recent is the DCOTA Stars of Design 2013.

Irreversible Magazine Featured Winners Exhibition 11/12/14

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Irreversible Magazine Featured Winners Exhibition
mocaNovember 12, 2014, 4- 9pm
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
770 NE 125th St
Miami, FL 33161
RSVP: norelkysb@irreversiblemagazine.com

Cocktail Reception
Introduction by The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami Director, Babacar M’Bow

IRREVERSIBLE is delighted to announce the 2014 Featured Magazine Competition Winners Congratulations!
Richard Herzog, Taylor Pilote, Natalie Dunham, Judy Gelles, Bear Kirkpatrick, Ira Upin, Anna Olsson, Randy Burman, Jaber AlAzmeh, Oscar Fuentes

As the state’s only large format magazine competition, for our 3rd consecutive year IRREVERSIBLE has introduced the work of thousands – local, estate, national and international artists – working in all media: emerging, mid-career, and established artists. Our annual Featured Artists Competition reinforces Irreversible commitment to artists, provides professional exhibition opportunities for emerging artists, and reveals a provocative and aggressive glimpse – through artists’ eyes – of the state-of-the-art today through paintings, sculpture, photographs, video and installations. The results of the Featured Artists contest were based on the judge’s extensive experience and knowledge of works that engage audiences with contemporary visual art, creative thinking, and most importantly; an educational component inspiring future generations. The presentation and technical merits of each entry were extremely important, as well as the quality of the work and the information provided in the application.

There is no doubt an artist grows by leaps and bounds when he or she puts artwork in the public eye for feedback, and that is what this art competitions is all about. History, patronage, commissions, and incredible opportunities have all been prizes afforded to winners of major art competitions. Big part of my dream is that IRREVERSIBLE Projects, Exhibitions And The Magazine further the reach and spectrum of opportunities available for an artist of any experience level and medium.

RedNoir Launch Exhibit 12/6/14

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RedNoir Launch Exhibit
Saturday, 12/06/2014 – 12/07/2014 11:30 am – 03:00 am
Art-Basel-Rednoir-CalendarR House
2727 NW Second Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join Miami’s own RedNoir {home decor} to celebrate the official brand and online boutique store launch at bar/gallery/restaurant R House during Art Basel week.

Don’t miss the opportunity get a feel of our boldly designed and unique pillows, rugs & wall art. Exhibit installation designed by Ultra Music Festival® Director of Production Design. Expect Extravagance!

Axiom 11/29/14

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Axiom
Saturday, 11/29/2014 – 11/30/2014 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
flyeraxiom1_2Atrium Complex
2420 Miami Rd.,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Webpage Link
Cost: $5 or $10 with a drink included

Entertainment group Axiom is hosting an event at Atrium Complex Nightclub November 29th from 8pm – Sunrise.

There will be several bands playing a variety of music from rock to techno
Live Painting
Food/Drinks
Variety of Vendors
Free parking

$5 to get in or $10 with a drink included

We are currently seeking artists and vendors to participate. There are 5 slots open for live painting or booths for artists/vendors who would just like to sell and display work.

If interested please contact:

Megan Castellon
Art Director for Axiom
castellonm7991@gmail.com

MANO Fine Art presents Meninas Unwrapped 11/15/14

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MANO Fine Art presents Meninas Unwrapped
Saturday, 11/15/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Meninas-Unwrapped_edited-1MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join MANO Fine Art for their new exhibit “Meninas Unwrapped”, a nod to the popularity of Diego Velazquez’s ICONIC motif la menilna interpreted by artists Daniel Garcia and MANO. Velazquez would be pleased.

The interpretation of the world’s masterpieces is hardly a new phenomenon. Artists often look to the past to learn from the old masters. In “Some Are Meninas” contemporary artists: Daniel Garcia and MANO take on Diego Velazquez, interpreting his famed 1656 painting, “Las Meninas”, considered one of the greatest masterpieces ever painted.

The exhibit is not only a matter of looking back at the past but also a nod to the popularity of the iconic motif, it seems that every generation has made Velazquez’s “meninas” a reflection of their own, hundreds of artists from Picasso to Vik Muniz have been inspired by the works’ enigmatic qualities. Velazquez would be pleased

MANO Fine Art | 4225 SW 75 Ave | Miami 33155 | Bird Road Art District | 305.467.6819

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 is one of the founding members of the Bird Road Art Walk that is held on the third Saturday of each month.

Get Social With Us…
Facebook:@MANO-Artist
Twitter:@MANOFineArt
Call: 305.467.6819 or 305.467.0066
Web: http://www.manofineart.com/
info@manofineart.com

A Respect for Light – The Photography of Mario Algaze Reception 11/13/14

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A Respect for Light – The Photography of Mario Algaze Reception
Thursday, 11/13/2014 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 am
Algaze-eblast-finalHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

Join HistoryMiami for a reception and book signing to celebrate the opening of “A Respect for Light:The Photography of Mario Algaze.” Enjoy wine, gourmet cheese and music. Wine courtesy of the Laureum Group.

Book signing:
“A Respect for Light: The Photography of Mario Algaze 1974-2008” (Glitterati Inc.)

Sixties Bash at the Vagabond 11/21/14

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Sixties Bash at the Vagabond
Sunday, 11/21/2014 – 07:30 pm – 11:00 pm
PrintVagabond Hotel
7301 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33138
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $55, $45 HistoryMiami Members, $60 Door

The Flagler Street Society (FSS), the young professionals of HistoryMiami, invite you to zip up those vinyl boots, don your best mod prints, hippie gear and dress up in your coolest 60’s outfit as we come together to celebrate the newest HistoryMiami exhibition – “Ladies & Gentlemen…The Beatles!”

Ticket includes: Exclusive poolside VIP lounge, two complimentary drinks at the poolside bar, 60s style appetizers and a live DJ spinning the tunes. You also receive a Guest Pass for free admission to the Beatles exhibition at HistoryMiami. Prizes for the grooviest 60s dancers, the most far out outfit and the utmost fab oldies sing along Karaoke star.

The International Network Of Social Journalist and Nina Torres Fine Art Present Art and Environment: A Conversation 11/6/14

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The International Network Of Social Journalist and Nina Torres Fine Art Present Art and Environment: A Conversation
Thursday, 11/06/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Invitation-FinalNina Torres Fine Art Space
1800 North Bayshore Drive – CP1.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Art as a vehicle to create consciousness of the environment as a living space is not a strange concept for our panelists. Ruben Santurian is a world-renowned artist who is now launching his latest series: Trashformers – which are sculptures made of trash and recyclable materials in the shape of who will be speaking about the relationship between men and nature through art. His new series Trashformers will be showcased at Nina Torres Fine Art.

The program will start with a introduction by gallery owner Nina Torres, who will touch on Art as a tool of raising awareness; Brett Bibeau, from the Miami River Commission will talk about the Miami River, its ecological challenges, and its relationship with the Miami River Fair. Luiz Rodrigues from ECOMB will discuss the mission of the organization, its challenges and Cinema Green.

The National Hotel Miami Beach Celebrates the 2014 Miami Nice Festival With Sunday Jazz Brunch Featuring Live Music by The French Horn 11/9/14

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The National Hotel Miami Beach Celebrates the 2014 Miami Nice Festival With Sunday Jazz Brunch Featuring Live Music by The French Horn
Sunday, 11/09/2014 – 11/23/2014 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
bocetos-2National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Adults -$55 / Kids 1 to 5 Yrs – Free/ Kids 6 to 12 Yrs– Half the Price Complimentary Welcome Drink

The National Hotel Miami Beach hosts a Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring live music by The French Horn as part of the 2014 Miami Nice Jazz Music Festival which takes place throughout Miami from now to November 23rd.

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch and complimentary welcome drink at the hotel’s signature restaurant Tamara Bistro and the terrace overlooking the hotel’s famed infinity pool.

As one of Miami’s most applauded musical celebrations, Miami Nice Jazz Festival continues to deliver a mixture of world-class artists and emerging stars, while energizing audiences both new and old. The Miami Nice Jazz Festival is a partnership between Sister Cities Nice, France and Miami, Florida. For more information visit www.miaminicejazzfestival.com.

The French Horn is an energetic and progressive band that performs an eclectic variety of Gypsy Jazz, Swing, and modern original French music throughout South Florida. For more information visit http://www.thefrenchhorncollective.com.

Miami’s Independent Thinkers and 305 Creative Group present: Sunset Situations 11/6/14

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Miami’s Independent Thinkers and 305 Creative Group present: Sunset Situations
Thursday, November 6th, 2014, 7pm-midnight
SunsetSituations_flyerCafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami FL 33127

Miami’s Independent Thinkers and 305 Creative Group present: Sunset Situations, a photographic series of landscapes taken in various areas throughout Miami, FL. The third solo show by Kerry McLaney will feature 20 limited-edition framed prints available for purchase. The exhibition will be on display November 6th – November 24th, 2014 at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge in the Wynwood Gallery District.

Sunset Situations launches Thursday, November 6th, 2014 from 7pm to midnight for Gallery Walk Collectors Preview Night as well as Saturday, November 8th, 2014 for Second Saturday Gallery Walk. The regular gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 5pm-midnight.

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

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

About Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
Nestled in the heart of the Wynwood Art District, Cafeina is singular. A joint lounge, gallery, tapas-style restaurant and event space, the eclectic hotspot layers art upon nightlife upon celebrated cuisine for something completely different, since 2009.

Aloha Friday 11/21/14

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Aloha Friday
Friday, 11/21/2014 – 11/21/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AlohaFridayMoonshine Molly’s
6450 N Federal Hwy,
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
Webpage Link
Cost: $10.00

Something different for you!  Tropical music (3 PIECE BAND) and Hawaiian dancers! TROPICAL PUNCH (rum and fruit juices) $6 all night. Delicious food menu available all night – sandwiches, salads, appetizers. 

$10 at the door INCLUDES one drink ticket for a house wine or cocktail or a domestic beer. Your entrance fee supports non profit, The Polynesian Culture Association who is working to keep the Polynesian culture alive, and educate people about the Polynesian people and traditions. You get a lei, too!

ALOHA!!   

SPECTRUM Miami presents Cirque du Soleil Amaluna Sneak-Peek Preview Performance 12/6/14

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SPECTRUM Miami presents Cirque du Soleil Amaluna Sneak-Peek Preview Performance
Saturday, December 6, 2:00pm-4:30pm, 5:30pm-8:00pm.
Spectrum Miami Tent
3011 NE 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33137
Website

This performance art piece will be taking place in front of SPECTRUM Miami. Surprise performances from will also take place inside the SPECTRUM tent at 6:00pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm.

Cirque du Soleil and Redwood Media Group announce its partnership with contemporary art show, SPECTRUM Miami, which takes place in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood Design District during Art Week Miami and alongside Art Basel Miami Beach from December 3 – 7. After the remarkable success of TOTEM in 2013, Cirque du Soleil returns to Miami with one of its newest touring shows, Amaluna, directed by Tony Award Winning Director Diane Paulus. The show premieres on December 11, 2014, under the iconic blue and yellow Big Top at Sun Life Stadium.

SPECTRUM is more than an art show — it’s a 5-day fine art experience featuring top galleries and artists from across the US and around the world, along with live performances, curated Art Lab projects and Late Night parties drawing crowds from all corners of the city.

Amaluna from Cirque du Soleil will partner with SPECTRUM Miami to offer guests a special sneak-peek preview performance and behind-the-scenes look at an extraordinary show, during Miami’s famous art week. The partnership also includes special ticket pricing and chances to win tickets to see Amaluna from social media giveaways and contests. Follow @Cirque and @SPECTRUMArtFair to learn more!

We’ve captured a rare breed of Cirque du Soleil artist, hailing from the magical island of Amaluna, for the purposes of public observation. Recreating her natural habitat in Wynwood, guests are invited to witness and capture this exclusive fishbowl look at how this exquisite performer prepares before a show. Don’t miss out on the rare opportunity to study Amaluna’s ‘Crystal Goddess’ before we have to safely re-release her back into the Big Top at Sun Life Stadium.

Special ticket offers for Amaluna
There are two specialty discounts available to book your tickets for Amaluna through SPECTRUM Miami:
· Me+3: Bring three friends and get in for Free! Click Here
· 30th Anniversary: Cirque du Soleil celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special offer of $30 off on select tickets! Click here

28th Annual Festival of the Trees 11/20/14

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Thursday, 11/20/2014, 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
FOT-2014_Save-the-Date1Coral Gables Country Club
997 North Greenway Drive
Miami, Florida 33134
Website
Entry: $72; Ten People: $550

The exhibition gala will be attended by some of Miami’s most well-known figures in the real estate, arts, architecture and design communities, as well as representatives from the media, Miami-Dade government, FIU students, faculty, and alumni. The Interior Architecture Advisory Board coordinates the exhibition and accompanying gala reception. As in past years, net proceeds from the Festival of the Trees will be used to support FIU’s Interior Architecture Department and help talented students pursue a quality education at FIU’s College of Architecture + The Arts. This annual holiday extravaganza has raised over $150,000!

“Design GPS: Global Prismatic Spectrums” is the theme of this year’s exhibition that showcases the amazing creativity of the community by engaging top local, national and international designers in the design of spectacular holiday trees made from every imaginable material. All who attend the gala reception on November 20th can bid on these extraordinary tree creations, and the winning bidder can display them as holiday decorations in their homes or offices, for years to come.

Single tickets are $72 and a $550 ten-person group rate is currently available for purchase at www.festivalofthetrees.net.

Love & Wine 11/22/14

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Love & Wine
Saturday, 11/22/2014 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
LoveWine-8.5x11The Collection Building Rooftop
4000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Webpage Link
Cost: See website for ticket packages.

Love & Wine – a Rooftop Wine & Spirits, Gastronomic Affair brings together world-renowned wine & spirit brands, celebrated Miami restaurants, and the most devout food and beverage aficionados. The event will bring together exclusive wine and spirit producers, leading figures in the culinary scene, live entertainment and local influencers in one of the city’s most posh rooftop settings. Attendees will enjoy the characteristically breezy atmosphere unique to South Florida in the fall season while iconic labels such as Moët, Johnnie Walker Gold Label, Minuty and Ketel One, provide unique opportunities to taste select wines & spirits that have brought them worldwide acclaim. Guests will also have access to other champagne and premium spirits while indulging in flavors from the most widely recognized kitchens in Miami. The rooftop locale will serve as a whole entertainment experience, complete with live musical performances, DJs and exclusive sponsored cocktail & spirit lounges. Each sponsored lounge will create a series of mini-experiences for event-goers as they sip, sample and share in a magical evening under the stars.This one-of-a-kind event results from a collaboration between three lifestyle powerhouses. Passion Group Restaurants, owners of local favorites Love is Blind, Lolita, and Crazy About You, Ocean Drive Magazine and Zevents, a leading event and experiential marketing company in Miami, which join forces to showcase the enchantments of the Magic City.

Photographs of Swamptoberfest and People’s Choice Award on 10/22/14

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Swamptoberfest and People’s Choice Award at Swampspace Gallery on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.

The director of Swampspace, Oliver Sanchez announced the nomination of the gallery by the Knight Foundation to their People’s Choice Award, South Florida. The announcement is a welcomed recognition for the maverick artist run project space located in the Miami Design District for nearly a decade.

Swampspace was founded on the premise that promoting artistic values increases civility among diverse groups that make up our greater community. It presents monthly exhibitions ranging from visual arts and sculpture to theatrical performance and musical interludes. With nearly fifty exhibitions and critical acclaim, Swampspace is now recognized to be a place both sophisticated enough for arbiters of taste and unvarnished enough for the iconoclast.

The People’s Choice Award highlights small arts groups making a difference in South Florida. It’s part of the Knight Arts Challenge, a community-wide contest funding the best ideas for the arts. Winners of both the challenge and People’s Choice will be announced in December.

As a way to shine the spotlight on smaller groups, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is asking the public to vote by text for their favorite of the six nominees to determine the People’s Choice winner. To vote, the public can text the nominees individual code to 22333 in the U.S. or 747-444-3548 toll-free, through 11:59 p.m. Monday Nov. 17. The effort is part of the Knight Arts Challenge, which funds projects that bring South Florida together through the arts.

The Knight Arts Challenge is a South Florida-based initiative to draw the best and most innovative ideas out of local organizations and individuals seeking to transform the community through the arts. If you have a great idea in the arts, let us know. Take part in a community rising to new levels of artistic achievement and global recognition. In the last six years, 193 ideas were funded. Is this your year?

Voting for People’s Choice Begins October 20th Ends Nov 17.

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Photographs of The Pink Corset Project at Rik Rak Salon Boutique and Bar on 10/22/14

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The Pink Corset Project at Rik Rak Salon Boutique and Bar on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.  The Pink Corset Project in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.   The corset is made of 100% recycled materials & symbolizes “protection” for women, designed by Luis Valenzuela. This “Art to Wear” piece will go around the globe in an effort to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.  Funds raised from the raffle will go to Badges of Courage, a local nonprofit organization, was founded to provide assistance to low income women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer and those who are in treatment.

Special guests:
Luis Valenzuela, designer and founder of The Pink Corset Project
Marysol Patton
Alexia Echevarria
Norma Quintero
Zurami Pascual

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Artist Workshop with Tom De Vita 11/14/14

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Artist Workshop with Tom De Vita
Friday, 11/14/2014 – 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
BC North Campus | Drawing Studio / Bldg. 50 Room 211
1000 Coconut Creek, Blvd.,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Oil Painting from a Live Model
Learn new skills and hone your existing abilities in an intimate studio setting with acclaimed local and international artists. Join us during BC North Campus’ 2015 Art Fest for an exclusive oil painting demo and workshop during which participants will be able to paint from a live model. Beginners are welcome and the workshop is tailored to all experience levels.

Each artist workshop takes place the day after a Lecture by the artist at 6:30pm. Join us November 13th for Tom De Vita’s Artist Talk in the BC North Campus Omni Auditorium.

A Respect For Light The Photography of Mario Algaze 11/13/14

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A Respect For Light The Photography of Mario Algaze
Thursday, 11/13/2014 – 01/18/2015 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
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101 W Flagler St,
Miami, Florida 33130
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Join HistoryMiami for the opening reception of Photographer Mario Algaze’s exhibition A Respect for Light: The Photography of Mario Algaze; the first comprehensive exhibition highlighting the Miami-based photographer’s body of work, including images captured throughout Latin America, panoramic images of South Florida and concert photography. The complementary reception will include a book signing of the artist’s latest collection of photography.

To attend, RSVP using the following link: marioalgaze-historymiami.eventbrite.com

The Elements of the Arts, The Elements of Involvement 11/6/14

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The Elements of the Arts, The Elements of Involvement
Thursday, 11/06/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 am
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59 NW 36th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
RSVP Link
Cost: $10 Suggested Donation

Discover how Arts for Learning is empowering young people to thrive in the world with knowledge, creativity and passion.

Learn how you can help while enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and the chance to win extraordinary raffle prizes.

Program and student performances begin at 7:30 pm

$10 suggested donation
Cash bar
Street parking available

Please RSVP and purchase tickets here:
http://artsforlearning.splashthat.com/

For more information, kindly contact Carolina@a4lmiami.org

Four Seasons by Philip Haas in Pinecrest Gardens 11/15/14

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Four Seasons by Philip Haas in Pinecrest Gardens
Saturday, 11/15/2014 – 04/06/2015 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
FOUR-SEASONS-in-Pinecrest-Gardens_medPinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road,
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $5

Pinecrest, Fla. – Internationally-renowned contemporary artist and filmmaker Philip Haas will display his acclaimed FOUR SEASONS installation November 16th to April 6, 2015 in Pinecrest Gardens’ lush botanical sanctuary.

Consisting of four 15-foot-tall busts, Haas’s FOUR SEASONS bring 16th-century Renaissance portraiture by Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo into modern times through a transformation of scale, material and dimensionality.

While Arcimboldo’s paintings present each subject in profile, Haas’s unconventional twist on the classical form allows visitors the opportunity to walk around the sculptures, to see the subjects from all sides, and from many different and surprising vantage points.

Each work represents an individual season and is distinctly unusual and extravagant. AUTUMN is comprised of fall vegetables, ripe grapes and leaves turning color. Weathered bark and verdant moss make up WINTER’s stoic bust, which sits on top of a cloak of straw. SPRING evokes rebirth and vibrancy with a face consisting of rose-colored petals and hair brimming with elaborate flowers. SUMMER’s hue is a variety of sun-kissed yellows; its face and headdress sprout onions, garlic, corn, peas, a multiplicity of fruit, and a cucumber nose. The sculptures are made of pigmented and painted fiberglass, supported by interior steel frames.

“I started the FOUR SEASONS project wanting to bring Arcimboldo’s Renaissance painted nature imagery into the 21st-century physical world. I can’t think of a better venue than Pinecrest Gardens to inaugurate the Florida tour of this work, where the sculptures will arrive in the one of the oldest outposts of the New World, having fled their earlier homes as paintings in European museums, to now rest, and blend in, for an extended period amid the lush tropical flora, rock formations and historic water features,” said Haas.

In marrying sculpture, painting, film, and architecture, Philip Haas has created a contemporary visual vocabulary all his own. He describes his process as “sculpting by thinking”. His groundbreaking artwork has been featured by museums, including the National Gallery of Art (Washington DC), the Kimbell Art Museum (Fort Worth, Texas), Dulwich Picture Gallery (United Kingdom), and Centre Georges Pompidou (Paris). In the public realm, his work has been exhibited in the Piazza del Duomo (Milan) and the Gardens of Versailles (France). His feature films include ANGELS & INSECTS, THE MUSIC OF CHANCE and UP AT THE VILLA. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, as well as other awards. He has taught in the visual arts and creative writing programs at Princeton University. He lives and works in New York and London.

FOUR SEASONS by Philip Haas is the latest commission of Pinecrest Garden’s art program.

Brownes Beauty Hosts All Hail the Nail Launch Event 11/6/14

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Brownes Beauty Hosts “All Hail the Nail” Launch Event Thursday, November 6th
Thursday, 11/06/2014 – 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
209165_10151225361229915_1705053736_oBrownes Merchants & Trading Co. Design District
32 N.E. 39th St.,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free and open to the public

Brownes Merchants & Trading Co. is lacquering up locals with the launch of You Nailed It, Miami’s first monthly mani (or mani/pedi) membership program featuring weekly nail services and exclusive, VIP program perks.

Those looking to delight their digits with a weekly indulgence can opt for the Red Carpet Mani Membership (four monthly manicures for the price of three) for $66 or “play footsie” with the Velvet Rope Mani/Pedi Membership (four manicures and two pedicures) for $123. You Nailed It members will always have the perfect polish at their fingertips thanks to the salon’s luxurious selection of top-of-the-line lacquers including Essie and an assortment of Nars shades exclusive to Brownes.

Believe cuticle care should be shared? Unlike other beauty membership programs, Brownes’ nail club is happy to spread the lacquer love and transfer or gift one service from one beauty buff to another. Better yet, members looking to tap into their enterprising energy can score a $15 credit for each successful You Nailed It referral.
In addition to the promise of perfectly groomed hands and feet, Brownes’ nail club offers exclusive, VIP perks to members including complimentary refreshments and 15 percent off all retail purchases from their expertly-curated product assortment of beauty brands including Briogeo, Molton Brown, Nars, Skinceuticals, Diptyque, Caudalie, Red Flower, Escentric Molecules, Bumble & Bumble Bliss and more. Just in time for holiday gifting, Brownes is also offering You Nailed It member’s gratis gift-wrapping and delivery on all beauty basket orders over $100.

Taking the stress out of booking weekly services, Brownes offers standing appointments featuring convenient text reminders and the ability to cancel at the click of a button. Members can also elect to book online, allowing them to select a desired date, time, service and nail technician in one hassle-free step.

To kick off the festivities, Brownes will host an “All Hail the Nail” launch party on Thursday, November 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. AT BOTH LOCATIONS, South Beach and Design District. Guests will enjoy complimentary cocktails, sweet treats, and manicure touch-ups, while watching history in the making as Miami’s budding artists play on the “nail art” trend by creating original works with a palate of polishes.

Photographs of Miamiartzine 9th Anniversary Celebration on 10/27/14

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Miamiartzine 9th Anniversary Celebration at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens on Monday, October 27, 2014.  This years Miamiartzine.com honored a member of its arts community for their work and dedication to the arts. This year’s honorees are Merle Weiss, arts advocate, and ArtCenter/South Florida, Miami arts pioneer for 30 years.

Live music by Cachi and His Salsa Jazz Ensemble, provided by KCC Productions, A live dance performance by Brigette Cormier Dance Company. Featuring art installations by Miami based artist Sid Daniels and Palm Beach artist Naomi Cordero. Hosted hors d’oeuvres by the Crepe Marker and libations by Desperados Tequila Barrel lager.

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A Life Well Lived – Seymour Pollock curated by Jonathan Rose 11/1/14-11/16/14

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A Life Well Lived – Seymour Pollack curated by Jonathan Rose
pollockNovember 1-16, 2014
Aluna Art Foundation
172B West Flagler St.
(Downtown) Miami, FL 33130

Schedule
Sat., Nov. 1, 7-10: New Opening Reception with multi-lingual poetry readings and surprises
Sun. Nov. 2, 2-5
Fri. Nov. 7, 7-10 M-DAD Downtown First Fridays
Sat. Nov. 8, 2-5
Sun. Nov. 9, 2-5
Sat. Nov. 15, 7-10: Closing event
Sun. Nov. 16, 1-4, Book Fair begins later that afternoon

At the times when the gallery exhibit is open, remembrances will be read, along with personal stories told. Poetry will be recited in several languages.

Location is across from the Plaza containing the Main Library and HistoryMiami & 1 block South of Government Center.

Seymour “Sy” Pollock

You are invited to share memories/stories/anecdotes (if you write them and wish someone else to read them, poets and others will be available to do so) about Sy at an interactive art installation “A Life Well Lived” Presented by Aluna Art Foundation and Culture in the City – Installation by Jonathan Rose

Photographs of Badges of Courage Dessert Reception & Silent Auction at MANO Fine Art Project Space on 10/23/14

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Badges of Courage Dessert Reception & Silent Auction at MANO Fine Art Project Space on Thursday, October 23, 2014.  Badges of Courage Foundation presented a delicious and decadent dessert reception and silent ART auction to benefit breast cancer patients. We enjoy a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and sample signature desserts from some of Miami’s top confectioneries while bidding on unique Badges of Courage™ created by top Miami artists.

Invited Artists: Aquarela Sabol, Luis Berros, Toa Castellanos, Silvina Castillo, Ileana Collazo, Diana Contreras, Pablo Contrisciani, Debra Cortese, Atena de Jong, Karen Deilke, Eleazar Delgado, EFFIS, ERMAN, Vicente Fabre, Oswald Franco, Sheri A Friedman, Marcy Grosso, Mila Tapperi Hajjar, Jane Harris, Ernesto Kunde, Monique Lassooij, Maura Leonardo, MANO, Tony Mendoza, Odilia Mezquia, Aurora Molina, Mary Pickwell, Lori Pratico, Derek Wilson, Macarena Zilveti.

Desserts by: Bunnie Cakes, Feverish Pops, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Liberty Caffe and Misha’s Cupcakes, Daddy Brew and El Carajo provided the wine. Door prizes courtesy of Azul & Company and The Yellow Canopy.

Badges of Courage Mission: “Badges of Courage Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded to provide assistance to low income women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer and those who are in treatment. Often, these women cannot work during their lengthy treatment and without the possibility of income, cannot afford their basic living expenses. Our goal is to give women tranquility and hope when faced with this disease.”

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SPECTRUM Miami and ArtSpot during International Art Week Miami 12/3/14-12/7/14

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SPECTRUM Miami and ArtSpot during International Art Week Miami
Wednesday, Dec. 3rd, 6-10pm, Opening Preview
spectrum-logo-miami-webThursday, Dec. 4th, 1pm-9pm
Friday, Dec. 5th, 1pm-9pm
Saturday, Dec. 6th, 1pm-9pm
Sunday, Dec. 7th, 12pm-6pm
3011 NE 1st Avenue at NE 30th St
Miami, FL 33137
www.spectrum-miami.com
Opening Preview + 5 Day Show Pass > $25
VIP Special Events Evening Pass – Includes special events & drinks (Dec. 4, 5, 6 – beginning at 6pm) > $10
General Admission > $10
Students/Senior Admission > $7.50
Children under 15 > free
Buy Tickets Online
Percentage of all ticket sales go to benefit Life Is Art, a local Miami based charity.

The Five-Day Art Experience Features Local Partnerships and Performances from
Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna, Life Is Art, Yo Miami and a Specially Curated Art Labs Series

Redwood Media Group, today announced the return of its celebrated fine art show, SPECTRUM Miami featuring ArtSpot International Art Fair, from Wednesday, December 3 – Sunday, December 7 in the heart of the Wynwood Art District during Art Week Miami. SPECTRUM is more than an art show — it’s a 5-day fine art experience featuring top galleries and artists from across the US and around the world, along with live performances, curated Art Lab projects and Late Night parties drawing crowds from all corners of the city.

New to this year’s show is a special curated Art Labs series, featuring educational projects and seminars by leading Miami-based art institutions and industry leaders. One such project—[mi.ami][inter.play], by local nonprofit partner Life Is Art—will be an artistic collaboration within the community. Another, Yo Miami, will be a live, invitational mural painting endeavor involving both experienced artists and up-and-comers.

Other surprises include a partnership with the Cirque du Soleil show, Amaluna, which includes performance art and ticket giveaways throughout the show. There may also be a dramatic photo shoot with dancers by international bookseller and world-renowned photographer Jordan Matter!

The show’s signature VIP opening preview party, SPECTRUM After Dark, takes place from 6 – 10 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, and includes artist unveilings, performance art, music and DJ, a full cash bar, complimentary cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. The following nights, from Thursday, December 4 – Saturday, December 6, features Late Night parties from 7 – 9 p.m. daily.

Housed within the SPECTRUM tent for its 2nd year is the independent show, ArtSpot International, organized by Aldo Castillo. ArtSpot presents modern and cutting-edge galleries exhibiting contemporary art, including photography, works on paper, sculpture, and installations from emerging and established artists. The show merges a range of international art with strong Latin American influences. Castillo, the show curator and director, is one of the most respected authorities of modern and contemporary art and has overseen the direction of more than 250 international art exhibitions.

The juried show of contemporary art features original paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, glass and limited edition prints. By catering to high-end collectors, buyers and art enthusiasts, SPECTRUM Miami offers gallery owners, designers, architects and collectors extraordinary works by innovative and established artists and galleries from around the world.

About Redwood Media Group
Redwood Media Group has a long history serving the global fine art community. The company’s full suite of fine art services includes fine art exhibitions, art business education, fine art publications, fine art mentoring, marketing and social media, and more. Redwood owns and produces fine art shows and conferences including Artexpo New York, SPECTRUM New York, SPECTRUM Miami, [SOLO] and DECOR Expo Showcase and the National Artist Conference & Art Show (NACA). The company also owns and publishes Art Business News magazine and DECOR magazine. For more information, visit: www.spectrum-newyork.com, www.spectrum-miami.com, www.artbusinessnews.com, www.artexponewyork.com, www.artexponewyork.com/solo, www.artexponewyork.com/decor-expo and www.nationalartistconference.com.

Miamiartzine 9th Anniversary Celebration 10/27/14

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Miamiartzine 9th Anniversary Celebration
Monday, October 27, 2014 from 6-9pm
miamiartzineMiami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center
Miami Beach
Advance tickets only $25 and $30 at the door
Click Here to pay in advance

Join us in celebration of Miamiartzine’s 9th year anniversary in an evening of art, music, food & drink and fundraising! Live music by Cachi and His Salsa Jazz Ensemble, provided by KCC Productions, A live dance performance by Brigette Cormier Dance Company. Featuring art installations by Miami based artist Sid Daniels and Palm Beach artist Naomi Cordero

Hosted hors d’oeuvres by the Crepe Marker and libations by Desperados Tequila Barrel lager. Plus, don’t miss the silent auction!

Each year, miamiartzine.com honors a member of its arts community for their work and dedication to the arts. This year’s honorees are Merle Weiss, arts advocate, and ArtCenter/South Florida, Miami arts pioneer for 30 years.

Proceeds benefit the Miami Beach Arts Trust

Photographs of The Fountainhead Studios Open Studio Night on 10/18/14

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The Fountainhead Studios Open Studio Night on Saturday, October 18, 2014.  What an amazing space, had a wonderful time.

 The Fountainhead Studios – “In 2008 we started with about 10,000 sq. ft. but we have expanded twice now and have over 25,000 sq. ft of studios.  We have over 35 artists creating at The Fountainhead Studios.   The studios range in size from 350-500+ sq. ft.  The studios are located at 7339 NW Miami Ct.  All studios share a well lit gated parking with secure automatic entry and are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rent begins as low as $350 and includes all utilities.   While we’ve had few artists move, leases are month to month providing maximum flexibility to artists.  Additional Benefits:  Each artist has their own page on the studio’s website displaying images, artist’s statement, contact information (if desired) and links to artist’s and gallery website(s). We host a number of studio tours for collectors, curators and gallery owners, as well as, two open studio events per year.”

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Photographs of MIFFecito at The Tower Theater on 10/16/14

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MIFFecito opening night at The Tower Theater on Thursday, October 16, 2014.

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PRESS RELEASE
It’s A Wrap! Miami International Film Festival’s MIFFecito, A Program Of Miami Dade College’s MDCulture,
Ends With Sold Out Screenings, Incredible Performances and Pomp

4-Day Mini Festival Run Gave Miami A Taste Of MiamiFF 2015’s Caliber Of Incredible International Programming

Opening Night Began With Director Ernesto Daranas’ Smash Hit BEHAVIOR (CONDUCTA), Continued In Spectacular Fashion at Neo-Cuban Hotspot Ball & Chain

Master Class Discussions On The Art Of Film Curation, Plus Impact of Film On Anti-Bullying Efforts, Got Audiences Thinking

MIAMI, FL – Local film lovers packed Miami Dade College’s Tower Theater this past weekend for the joyous new MIFFecito, the mid-season cinematic appetizer to 2015’s 32nd Miami International Film Festival’s (MiamiFF’s) main course taking place March 6-15, 2015. Festival organizers proclaimed the 4-day special prelude event to be successful beyond their expectations, with nonstop sold-out film screenings, exuberant visiting artists, and snazzy après-screening soirees. All MIFFecito screenings at the Tower Theater were generously presented by Viendomovies.

A jubilant MiamiFF Executive Director Jaie Laplante said, “Judging by the smile count, this autumnal run of MIFFecito was a programming initiative that truly paid off. It affirmed that the opportunity to deeply immerse one’s self in a rich, meaningful selection of superb new international cinema that is as yet undistributed in this country is profoundly desired. We’re thrilled and filled with anticipation for March!”

MIFFecito opened on Thursday, October 16th with Ernesto Daranas, the director of the sold out Opening Night film Behavior (Conducta), actor Hector Noas and the film’s art director Erick Grass, arriving for the film’s much anticipated red carpet premiere. Audiences had the pleasure of indulging in Latin treats from Tinta y Café’s pop-up café decorated with Las Tias furnishings in place just for MIFFecito. An electric question and answer session with the artists concluded the emotional Florida premiere of Behavior, and the festivities continued across the street at just-opened Ball & Chain, Little Havana’s retro, neo-Cuban hotspot which hosted MIFFecito’s Opening Night Party. Guests celebrated the electric night of live afro-Cuban sounds, gourmet Cuban tapas, and flowing libations from sponsors Bombay Sapphire and Stella Artois.

Friday night, MIFFecito kicked into full premiere gear, showcasing international hits by directors including Paco León with the North American premiere of Carmina and Amen (Spain),Matías Rojas Valencia withRoot (Chile),and director Sydney Sibilia’s I Can Quit Whenever I Want (Italy).Each filled-to-capacity premiere screened to laughing or deeply moved audiences.

Saturday afternoon, the festival changed gears to present an outstanding educational opportunity for the special master class The Art of Curation, presented by MiamiFF’s programming guru Thom Powers. Powers walked fascinated attendees through a process of engagement with audiences that goes far beyond simply choosing which movies to show. An intense discussion of connecting documentary cinema (Powers’ specialty) and audiences was opened up with the entire audience participating, with special discussion of Laura Poitras’ upcoming Citizenfour film used as a prime case study.

Saturday night, the evening crowds continued and the glamour unleashed, with cameras flashing as Mariana Chenillo, the director of Paradise (Mexico), and Roberto Sanchez, the lead actor of Lake Los Angeles (USA), appeared for the Florida premieres of their respective films. Also premiering that evening was Vara: A Blessing, directed by Bhutanese lama Khyentse Norbu, where guests were pleasantly surprised with an enchanting Bollywood dance team performance by Belly Motions.

Sunday afternoon, Moisés Kaufman, the celebrated director of The Laramie Project, was in attendance along with special guest moderator Dennis Scholl, Vice President of Arts for The Knight Foundation, for a very special retrospective screening of Kaufman’s groundbreaking film. Afterwards, an impassioned conversation ensued regarding the positive impact the film (and the original theater production) have had over the years since its 2002 debut. Kaufman took the opportunity to announce that, 23 years after forming his internationally celebrated Tectonic Theater Project in New York City, he will be forming a new Miami-based theater company with partners Gary Ressler and Michel Hausmann, in 2015.

The festival closed Sunday night with the East Coast U.S. premiere screening of director Emilio Martínez-Lázaro’s massive smash Spanish Affair (Ocho apellidos vascos), the all-time highest-grossing domestic film at the Spanish box office. Spanish Affair screened three times throughout MIFFecito, and every screening was sold out.

For MiamiFF membership opportunities or more information, please visit www.miamifilmfestival.com or call 305-237-FILM(3456). The Festival is the only major film festival event housed within a college or university.

Photographs of Miami Foundation Our Miami Official Report Release at Bakehouse Art Complex on 10/15/14

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The Miami Foundation Our Miami Official Report Release at Bakehouse Art Complex on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.

“The Our Miami Report is a snapshot of our city’s quality of life indicators. It combines secondary research in eight issue areas key to Miami’s vitality, showing our greatest challenges and opportunities. The Miami Foundation, along with experts and advisors, compiles the report every two years to serve as a data-focused picture of Miami’s quality of life, a roadmap to drive community impact initiatives, and ultimately, a collective vision for our future.”

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Photographs of Miami Mixer at Eleazar Delgado Studio on 10/16/14

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Miami Mixer Out of the Blue at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Thursday, October 16, 2014.

Featured Artists:

Leticia Banegas – Lives in Honduras, Miami DEBUT
Gianna DiBartolomeo – Accomplished painter, Miami
Hilma Koelman Art – Dutch artist residing in Miami
Patricia Basiliades Lovay – Argentinan, living in Miami
Vinicio Ramirez – Everglades Photographer, Miami DEBUT
Eladio Ramos Pintor Colombiano – Lives in Columbia
Josephine Reyes – Film & Photography, Miami
Shirah Stern – Photography, Miami
Ralph Ventura – Miami-based Cuban American photographer

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Miamiartzine 9th Anniversary Celebration 10/27/14

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Miamiartzine 9th Anniversary Celebration
miamiartzineMonday, October 27, 6:00pm
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Advance tickets only $25 and $30 at the door
Purchase Tickets in Advance

Join us in celebration of Miamiartzine’s 9th year anniversary in an evening of art, music, food & drink and fundraising!

Live music by Cachi and His Salsa Jazz Ensemble, provided by KCC Productions, A live dance performance by Brigette Cormier Dance Company. Featuring art installations by Miami based artist Sid Daniels and Palm Beach artist Naomi Cordero

Hosted hors d’oeuvres by the Crepe Marker and libations by Desperados Tequila Barrel lager. Plus, don’t miss the silent auction!

Each year, miamiartzine.com honors a member of its arts community for their work and dedication to the arts. This year’s honorees are Merle Weiss, arts advocate,
and ArtCenter/South Florida, Miami arts pioneer for 30 years.

Proceeds benefit the Miami Beach Arts Trust

The downtown FULL MOON party Season Opening Event 11/7/14

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The “downtown FULL MOON party”… Season Opening Event
Friday, 11/07/2014 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
DFMP-November-2014-flyer-backTSL Lounge
167 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $5 – $15 (Advanced Online Purchase)
Door Admission: $10 – $15
Advance Ticket Sales
21+ Only Event

Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise… – Maya Angelou

After a brief hiatus, we would like to invite you to the “downtown FULL MOON party” Season Opening Event. Appropriately titled “The Rebirth”, we are back at it again and kicking off the season with fresh, creative ideas and a renewed attitude to bring you the best of what you’ve come to expect from Miami’s Most Entertaining Full Moon Party…

The “downtown FULL MOON party” presents  The Rebirth “Our Annual Season Opening Event”

Free admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments and spinning props/gears

Featuring:
Bachaco
Dj Stingray
Delta Kat
Bli Bi Gore Eric (Lead Drummer)
Anthony Bacchus (Lead Drummer)
Additional Performances…

Plus,
Live Interactive Art
Drumming
Body / Face Painting
Tarot Reading
Poi / Fire Performance
Dance Troupes
Massage
Holistic Vendors
Food And Cocktails

Suggested Dresscode: (Very Important) Wear Bright Sunfire Attire in honor of the Phoenix…

Hosted by: Tracie Samara, Olivia Delaney, L’aine D’traveler, Naomi Ferrara, Anthony Bacchus, Ian Michael, Bli Bi Gore Eric

Artist Talk with Daniel Listwan 10/23/14

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Artist Talk with Daniel Listwan
Thursday, 10/23/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-10-13-at-1.58.16-PMBroward North Regional Library
1000 Coconut Creek, Blvd.,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Social Commentary & Ceramic Processes
South Florida based artist Daniel Listwan’s background is in the ceramic field but he frequently employs various non-ceramic media to realize his body of work. His work is characterized as having a scientific aesthetic with a dark edge, an aesthetic that is informed by themes of the self-destructive behavior of the human species and notions of the superiority of the human animal.

Artist Workshop with Daniel Listwan 10/23/14

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Artist Workshop with Daniel Listwan
Friday, 10/24/2014 – 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-10-13-at-1.58.16-PM1BC North Campus | Ceramics Studio | Bldg. 50 Room 125
1000 Coconut Creek, Blvd.,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Ceramic Sprig Molds, Slip Casting, Bas Relief

Learn new skills and hone your existing abilities in an intimate studio setting with acclaimed local and international artists. Each artist workshop takes place the day after a Lecture by the artist at 6:30pm at the Broward North Regional Library Auditorium.

New Belgium Brewing’s 2014 Clips Beer and Film Tour 10/24/14

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New Belgium Brewing’s 2014 Clips Beer and Film Tour
Friday, 10/24/2014 – 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Clips-poster-11x17_Miami_2014Margaret Pace Park
1775 N. Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour is coming to Miami for the first time. Clips offers a venue where guests can try New Belgium’s most esoteric beer offerings, while watching short films created by New Belgium fans. Many of New Belgium’s Lips of Faith beers can be hard to come by and Clips offers the best way to try them. Up to 17 varieties from Lips of Faith to brewery classics will be on tap.

This beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show is going coast-to-coast hitting 21 cities in its fifth year with 100 percent of the proceeds from beer sales benefiting local nonprofits. Since its inception in 2010, Clips has raised close to $400,000 for nonprofits nationwide. Clips is a fundraiser for Urban Oasis Project – outside alcohol is not permitted.

New Belgium selects approximately 20 short films for the tour each season. All selected filmmakers for the 2014 tour receive a trophy-worthy beer in a custom screen-printed bottle, made exclusively for the winning submissions. This year, the chosen films include a banana with an attitude, ultra marathoners running with stubborn animals, neon spandex and much, much more! It’s a diverse and highly entertaining line-up with something for everyone.

“Clips is a great place to come together with friends and relax,” said Christie Catania, Clips National Special Events Manager. “It is an outdoor evening gathering, where you can connect with friends, watch films and enjoy good beers. One-hundred percent of proceeds from beer sales benefits your local nonprofit.”

Other tips:
Food is welcome; alcohol is not (leave that to us).
Bring low chairs or blankets – or lounge on the grass.
Entire families are welcome.
Bring your I.D. if you plan to sample beers!
Bring a water bottle – New Belgium gives away water for free.
Dogs are welcomed on a leash, under control, and by their owner’s side.
Please walk, ride a bike, carpool, or take public transportation!

New Belgium Brewing’s 2014 Clips Beer and Film Tour 10/24/14

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New Belgium Brewing’s 2014 Clips Beer and Film Tour
Friday, 10/24/2014 – 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Clips-poster-11x17_Miami_2014Margaret Pace Park
1775 N. Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour is coming to Miami for the first time. Clips offers a venue where guests can try New Belgium’s most esoteric beer offerings, while watching short films created by New Belgium fans. Many of New Belgium’s Lips of Faith beers can be hard to come by and Clips offers the best way to try them. Up to 17 varieties from Lips of Faith to brewery classics will be on tap.

This beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show is going coast-to-coast hitting 21 cities in its fifth year with 100 percent of the proceeds from beer sales benefiting local nonprofits. Since its inception in 2010, Clips has raised close to $400,000 for nonprofits nationwide. Clips is a fundraiser for Urban Oasis Project – outside alcohol is not permitted.

New Belgium selects approximately 20 short films for the tour each season. All selected filmmakers for the 2014 tour receive a trophy-worthy beer in a custom screen-printed bottle, made exclusively for the winning submissions. This year, the chosen films include a banana with an attitude, ultra marathoners running with stubborn animals, neon spandex and much, much more! It’s a diverse and highly entertaining line-up with something for everyone.

“Clips is a great place to come together with friends and relax,” said Christie Catania, Clips National Special Events Manager. “It is an outdoor evening gathering, where you can connect with friends, watch films and enjoy good beers. One-hundred percent of proceeds from beer sales benefits your local nonprofit.”

Other tips:
Food is welcome; alcohol is not (leave that to us).
Bring low chairs or blankets – or lounge on the grass.
Entire families are welcome.
Bring your I.D. if you plan to sample beers!
Bring a water bottle – New Belgium gives away water for free.
Dogs are welcomed on a leash, under control, and by their owner’s side.
Please walk, ride a bike, carpool, or take public transportation!

Photographs of Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections Seminar 24: The Affordable Care Act and The Arts Year 2 on 10/14/14

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Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections Seminar 24: The Affordable Care Act and The Arts Year 2 at the Artisan Lounge on Tuesday, October 14, 2014.  Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month we covered The Affordable Care Act and The Arts.

Thank you to our Panelists:
Mary Siaz, Insuring Sources, Inc.
Maura Shiffman, Health Council of South Florida
Geronimo Schmidt, Friends With Benefits.

Thank you to our Sponsors:
Health Council of South Florida
Arts & Business Council
Snacks courtesy of KIND Snacks
Coffee tastings by Mad Chiller
About Mary Saiz , Insuring Sources, Inc.
Mary has over 25 years of senior management experience in health insurance and managed care organizations. She has worked for local and national carriers throughout her career and has been at the fore front of the Healthcare Industry and its’ evolution. Her responsibilities and knowledge have been in the areas of operations, product development, compliance, sales and marketing. She has held positions that ranged from Director of Claims to the V.P. of Commercial Marketing & Medicaid Business Development for Medica Health Plans of Florida, Inc. She is currently the President and CEO of Insuring Sources, Inc. a Healthcare Marketing and Consulting Firm in Miami, Fl

About Maura Shiffman, Health Council of South Florida
Maura Shiffman is a Community Health Specialist for the Health Council of South Florida. She received her Master’s degree in Public Health, with a concentration in Policy and Administration from Florida State University and is currently focused on the Health Council’s Affordable Care Act implementation efforts in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. She continues to work with community partners to enhance the overall health and quality of life for the residents of District 11.

About Geronimo Schmidt, Friends With Benefits Insurance & Financial Services
My goal is to provide families and business owners with assistance in building their financial freedom. I have the skills, knowledge and experience required to help meet my client’s established goals. My personal goal is to become a lifetime resource for each and every client.

About Artisan Lounge
The Artisan Lounge was established in 2011 by Christ Fellowship Miami, as a studio space for local artists with 26 naturally lit studio spaces, three exhibiting galleries and two artist lounges that promote a collaborative and creative environment unlike any other Art Studio Space in the city. Open Studio Nights, Gallery Exhibitions, Artist Talks and Workshops throughout the year bring a unique mix of artists and art lovers alike. The Artisan Lounge provides opportunities for residents, artists and visitors, to create, build and strengthen relationships with the Miami Art community.

About the Art/Work Connections Program
The Art/Work Connections program is a monthly series of business seminars held at galleries and art spaces around South Florida targeted at artists and those working in the arts. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from them. Business professionals are brought in to cover a wide variety of topics including health care, financial planning, contract negotiation, copyright law, portfolio development, social media, marketing and much more.

About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

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Overheard Series- Roger Guenveur Smith: Rodney King 11/13/14

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Overheard Series- Roger Guenveur Smith: Rodney King
Thursday, 11/13/2014 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Overheard-outsideBroward College, South Campus Performing and Cultural Arts
7200 Pines Boulevard,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 for General Admission, Free for Students with I.D.

History, poetry and tragedy collide when Roger Guenveur Smith tackles the thorny odyssey of Rodney King—deemed “the first reality TV star”— from the harsh initial glare of the national spotlight as the victim of police brutality to his involuntary martyrdom that ignited the L.A. riots to his lonely death at the bottom of a swimming pool. As with his previous triumphs at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, including The Watts Towers Project and Juan and John, Smith seamlessly fuses facts and friction, motion and emotion into a gripping narrative that poses impossible questions while illuminating his subject with grace and empathy.

Photograph of III Points Festival at Soho Studios on 10/10/14

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III Points Festival at Soho Studios on Friday, October 10, 2014.

About III Points Festival: “III Points is a three-day celebration of music, art and technology making its home in the inspiring, up-and-coming cultural mecca of the Wynwood arts district in Miami, Florida. Dedicated to bringing fans, artists and companies together, III Points represents a space where the convergence of great minds and innovators from each of these creative worlds can manifest their vision in new and playful ways. The festival is spread across more than 35 venues, fully integrating within the Wynwood community, each featuring unique and interactive events that incorporate music with technology, art with technology, music with art, or a mix of all three. III Points launched its inaugural experience in 2013, successfully igniting the Wynwood neighborhood with an influx of activations, lectures, exhibitions and concerts garnering local and national attention. With Wynwood always at its center, it brought more than 4,500 attendees to the area, opening eyes, minds and hearts to an ever-evolving cultural frontier. Building off the success of the first year, III Points will expand on the 2013 program with additional stages, more activations, and many more surprises in 2014!”

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Where To Be: 10/10 – 16/10

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Here at In The Loop, we know there are always places to be and events to attend. Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be” post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community and learn and commemorate some influential people and events around Miami! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @Loop305 using #WhereToBe hash tag!

Friday, October 10, 2014 4:00pm – 11:00pm

Miami Carnival Foam Party

Club Seven

12 Northeast 40th Street

Miami, FL 33137

Cost: $31.74

Eventbrite Link


Saturday, October 11, 2014 7:00am – 12:00pm

Miami Terminator – Trojan Race Series

Amelia Earhart Park

401 E 65th St,

Hialeah, Florida 33013

Cost: $40

Eventbrite Link


Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:00pm – 7:00am

Selectah Sundays – Boombap Classics Soul

Will Call Miami

700 NE 2nd Ave,

Miami, Florida 33132

Cost: FREE

Eventbrite


Monday, October 13, 2014 10:00pm

Startup Weekend Education (SWEDU) Miami 2014

Venture Hive 

1010 NE Second Ave

Miami Beach, FL 33132

Cost: #26.62

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Tuesday, October 14, 2014 4:30pm – 9:00pm

QS World MBA Tour

Hyatt Regency Miami 

400 Southeast 2nd Ave

Miami, FL 33131

Cost: Free

Eventbrite

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:00am – 12:00pm

Zaina Hart Workshop in Miami

The River Park Hotel and Suites 

100 SE 4th St

Miami, FL 33131

Cost: $47.12

Eventbrite


Thursday, October 16, 2014 2:00pm

Pause for A Cause: Party with a Purpose

Coral Gables Museum Young Associates

Kukaramakara

1250 S Miami Ave

Miami, Florida 33130

Cost: $16.82

Eventbrite

Photographs of Art Deco Museum VIP Reception on 10/9/14

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Art Deco Museum VIP Reception on Thursday, October 9, 2014.

“Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) is proud to present Miami Beach’s Art Deco Museum.  The Museum allows tourists and local to better understand the architectural heritage and community culture of Miami Beach. MDPL designed the museum to be educational and informational, while reflecting the fun and glamour of Miami Beach.”

“A visit to the museum will teach about the three major historic design styles in Miami Beach.  These styles are Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco and Miami Modern (MiMo).  Scale models of select buildings allow you to have a closer look at the elements of these structures. You will also learn about the development of the City Miami Beach. The Miami Beach Visual Memoirs project has recorded the personal stories of people who have been a part of Miami Beach’s story. MDPL’s history is also on display so that guests can learn more about preservation. The museum includes a resource center, a children’s area, rotating exhibits and much more!”

Miami Design Preservation League mission Statement: Miami Design Preservation League is a non-profit organization devoted to preserving, protecting, and promoting the cultural, social, economic, environmental and architectural integrity of the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Originally organized by Barbara Capitman and friends in 1976, it is the oldest Art Deco Society in the World. 

MDPL provides cultural and educational programs to Dade County residents, surrounding counties, citizens of Florida and to national and international visitors and tourists. Our programs are developed for the general public and have special appeal to those interested in art, design, architecture, history, preservation, urban and community planning and development.

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GBS The Beauty Store Hosts Beauty Event of the Year 10/16/14

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GBS The Beauty Store Hosts Beauty Event of the Year
Thursday, 10/16/2014 – 10/18/2014 09:00 am – 08:00 pm
GBS-LogoGBS Beauty Store
1904 N. Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

GBS The Beauty Store invites South Florida’s beauty junkies to celebrate the grand opening of its 7th store (and 2nd in Ft. Lauderdale) with three days of complimentary pampering, mini treatments, sweet treats, exclusive offers and free gifts with purchase. The weekend-long festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. on Oct. 16th and continue with a “Girls Night Out” on Thursday evening featuring “kiss” fortune readings, dry styling bars, Instagram scavenger hunt, red carpet photo booth and live DJ.

Caribbean Fusion: Colors of Africa in America 10/9/14

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Caribbean Fusion: Colors of Africa in America
Thursday, 10/09/2014 – 10/31/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 am
Nadine-Cheng-Invite_Sept11KROMA
3670 Grand Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33133
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Art Exhibition featuring artist Carl Craig and supporting artist Nadine Andrew Cheng
This exhibition includes 8 additional artist showcasing in 15 studio
Lite Bite & Beverages

Family Day with Artist Leonel Matheu at Frost Art Museum this Saturday 10/11/14

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Family Day with Artist Leonel Matheu at Frost Art Museum this Saturday
Saturday, 10/11/2014 – 10/11/2014 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Family-Day_10-10-14The Patricia and Philip Frost Art Museum – FIU
10975 SW 17th St.,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Discover your imagination! Create imaginary landscapes, cities and creatures! Begin your adventure with artist Leonel Matheu, learn how to work in his style and create story telling at the museum stations. Enjoy music, face painting, games, delicious food provided by Whole Foods Market, and our super cool Family Discovery Gallery @ the Frost Art Museum.

Grand Opening of Art Bastion 10/10/14

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Grand Opening of Art Bastion
Friday, 10/10/2014 – 10/18/2014 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
Oct-10-11-invite-2Art | Bastion
2085 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Art Bastion Launches New Gallery In Wynwood
WHO/WHAT: International art agency and mobile gallery, Art Bastion, is planting local roots with the launch of a dedicated space in the Wynwood Arts District at 2085 NW 2nd Avenue.

Cuban-American artist Renelio Marin has been selected as the first artist exhibition. “I aim to use my art to reach a certain level of freedom for humanity and awaken consciousness,” explains Marin who has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions worldwide. “I strive to elevate myself above and beyond the constrictions of my upbringing and break apart the limitations of the social cell I was tossed in at birth. Thus, I consider myself a modern artist in ethos and pathos, somebody who doesn’t belong to any social class or any political typecasting.”

Art Bastion was founded by internationally recognized art collector and curator, Sebastiano Varoli, with the mission of discovering and representing artists around the world and introducing their artwork to broader audiences. Varoli has collaborated with renowned art initiatives ranging from the Musée D’Orsay in Paris to the Royal Ballet in London and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice.

In addition to showcasing thought-provoking artists, Art Bastion will offer multi-sensory experiences incorporating the art of sound, taste, touch and smell curated by the gallery’s director Alix Charoy. Art Bastion will also serve as an intimate space available for private bookings.

“While Art Bastion boasts strong artistic ties to Paris and New York, we chose to launch our first physical gallery space in Miami’s epicenter of art, fashion, design and food.” Explains Varoli who specializes in art consultation for buyers/sellers, managing collections and organizing “pop-up” exhibitions.

Since the agency began operations in November 2012, Art Bastion has helped and collaborated with artists, collectors, non-profit organizations and galleries around the world including; Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States.

WHERE: Art Bastion
2085 NW 2nd Avenue
Wynwood, Miami 33127

WHEN: Opens to the Public on Friday, October 9th from 11 am to 6 pm
Extended hours of operation for Wynwood Art Walk on Saturday, October 11th

Frost Art Museum Family Day 10/11/14

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Frost Art Museum Family Day
Saturday, 10/11/2014 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Family-Day_10.10.14The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 S.W. 17th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Discover your imagination! Create imaginary landscapes, cities, and creatures! Artists use their imagination to create art that tells many stories. Begin your adventure with the artist Leonel Matheu, take a tour of his exhibit and then work with him and your family at our imagination stations.

Create your own imaginary places, people or things. Enjoy music, delicious food provided by Whole Foods Market, face-painting and games in our super cool Kenan-Flagler childrens gallery.

Free and open to the public!

Breakfast in the Park with Daniel Arsham 12/7/14

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Breakfast in the Park with Daniel Arsham
fiufrostSunday, 12/07/2014 – 09:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 S.W. 17th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Each year, in celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach, The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University hosts Breakfast in the Park. This event draws hundreds of art enthusiasts, patrons, collectors, gallery owners and artists from around the world, many of whom are visiting Miami for Art Basel. Each year a noted sculptor is invited to speak. Guests enjoy a complimentary outdoor breakfast, informal lecture and guided tours of The Sculpture Park as well as the exhibitions in The Frost Art Museum.

This year’s speaker, Daniel Arsham is a contemporary American artist whose art blurs the lines between art, architecture and performance. He explores issues of natural versus manufactured or intention versus happenstance.

In 2003 Arsham graduated from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science in NYC and received the Gelman Trust Fellowship Award. Arsham’s work has always played with notions of architecture. His sculptures and installations make architecture do things that it is not supposed to do. It wrinkles and ripples, and appears to blow like a curtain, it confounds our notions of how architecture is made and used.

In 2008, Daniel Arsham and Alex Mustonen established Snarkitecture, a Brooklyn based art and design studio that creates everything from functional objects to installation to stage design. It is a collaborative practice that aims to make architecture perform the unexpected, focusing on the investigation of structure, material and program and how these elements can be manipulated to serve new and imaginative purposes. Snarkitecture has received many high profile commissions including the baseball stadium in Miami, Storefront in NYC and Design Miami 2012.

Arsham’s work has been shown at PS1 in New York, The Museum of Contemporary Art in Miami, the MCA Chicago, Athens Biennial in Greece, The New Museum in New York, Mills College Art Museum in Oakland, California and Carré d’Art de Nîmes, France among others. Daniel Arsham’s artistic practice includes commissioned public art, performance and architectural projects including several high profile collaborations with choreographer Merce Cunningham, Producer Pharrell Williams, Dior Homme, Jonah Bokaer and Designer Hedi Slimane.

Daniel Arsham was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1980, was raised in Miami and currently lives and works in New York City.

ARTundressed 2014 South Florida’s Sexiest Arts and Entertainment Event 11/20/14 – 11/22/14

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ARTundressed 2014… South Florida’s Sexiest Arts & Entertainment Event
Thursday – Saturday, 11/20/2014 – 11/22/2014, 6:00pm – 11:59pm
artundressedMcCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 – $

Celebrating art at its most creative, original — and erotic, ARTundressed has invited more than 120 artists from more than 28 countries to South Florida for a provocative showcase. Curated by knowledgeable art experts, the ARTundressed exhibition displays both the humorous and the sensual aspects of creative nude art, but features performance art, chic fashion, great live music, and cutting-edge visuals. Held November 20, 21, and 22 at The McCormick Place, this fifth annual event hopes to awaken — and heighten — Miami’s senses and spirits.

ArtUndressed2014_400x400px_address_SOULA one-of-a-kind event… The ARTundressed Festival presents a unique opportunity to truly experience the sensual aspects of the visual and performing arts through Art; Music; Fashion; and Entertainment. The principal concept of the Exhibition is to create an interactive environment which allows everyone attending to become participants and even performers themselves by engaging them in a memorable erogenous experience.

ARTundressed illustrates a variety of sensual subject matters that bring to life the essence of the exhibition itself; whether you are an art enthusiast or connoisseur; mainstream, or into alternative lifestyles, the collection of exhibited artworks is designed to literally stimulate the erogenous mind and spark intimate conversations. Our goal is to awaken and heighten all of your senses, reach out and touch the mind, body and amorous spirit through interactive participation.

ARTundressed 2014 includes:
** Art Exhibition showcasing around 250 exceptional curated art pieces
** More than 120 artists representing over 28 different countries
** An impressive collection of creative erogenous artworks rarely seen
** More than 80 participating artists are planning to attend the Exhibition
** Participation and art installations by local and international artists, performers, and Art Masters
** Live shows and performances; Live bands and deejays; Chic and Provocative Fashion
** Live Art Workshops and Interactive Community Art Wall for audience participation
** Art contests for Body Painting; Live Drawing and Photoshoot Sessions
** Catering Services offering appetizing food, beverages, and cocktails
** The Closing Party: “the GOOD, the BAD, and the NAUGHTY” (Saturday night)

ARTundressed 2014 South Florida's Sexiest Arts and Entertainment Event 11/20/14 – 11/22/14

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ARTundressed 2014… South Florida’s Sexiest Arts & Entertainment Event
Thursday – Saturday, 11/20/2014 – 11/22/2014, 6:00pm – 11:59pm
artundressedMcCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 – $

Celebrating art at its most creative, original — and erotic, ARTundressed has invited more than 120 artists from more than 28 countries to South Florida for a provocative showcase. Curated by knowledgeable art experts, the ARTundressed exhibition displays both the humorous and the sensual aspects of creative nude art, but features performance art, chic fashion, great live music, and cutting-edge visuals. Held November 20, 21, and 22 at The McCormick Place, this fifth annual event hopes to awaken — and heighten — Miami’s senses and spirits.

A one-of-a-kind event… The ARTundressed Festival presents a unique opportunity to truly experience the sensual aspects of the visual and performing arts through Art; Music; Fashion; and Entertainment. The principal concept of the Exhibition is to create an interactive environment which allows everyone attending to become participants and even performers themselves by engaging them in a memorable erogenous experience.

ARTundressed illustrates a variety of sensual subject matters that bring to life the essence of the exhibition itself; whether you are an art enthusiast or connoisseur; mainstream, or into alternative lifestyles, the collection of exhibited artworks is designed to literally stimulate the erogenous mind and spark intimate conversations. Our goal is to awaken and heighten all of your senses, reach out and touch the mind, body and amorous spirit through interactive participation.

ARTundressed 2014 includes:
** Art Exhibition showcasing around 250 exceptional curated art pieces
** More than 120 artists representing over 28 different countries
** An impressive collection of creative erogenous artworks rarely seen
** More than 80 participating artists are planning to attend the Exhibition
** Participation and art installations by local and international artists, performers, and Art Masters
** Live shows and performances; Live bands and deejays; Chic and Provocative Fashion
** Live Art Workshops and Interactive Community Art Wall for audience participation
** Art contests for Body Painting; Live Drawing and Photoshoot Sessions
** Catering Services offering appetizing food, beverages, and cocktails
** The Closing Party: “the GOOD, the BAD, and the NAUGHTY” (Saturday night)

Red Ribbon Ceremonies with the Honorable City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado for First Wynwood Visitor Information Stands 10/8/14

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Red Ribbon Ceremonies with the Honorable City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado for First Wynwood Visitor Information Stands
October 8th, 2014 from 5:30pm to 6:00pm
wynwoodGallery 212 Wynwood
2407 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

The Art Experience, Inc. its first Visitors Information Stands in Wynwood with two visitor information stands opening to the public, this Wednesday, October 8th, 2014. One stand will be at the corner of 24th Street and NW 2nd avenue (adjacent to Panther Coffee) and the 2nd Stand at 25th Street and NW 2nd Avenue (adjacent to the Wynwood Walls).

Creative Founder Susana Baker launched The Art Experience, Inc. in 2009. A company specializing in Art and Culinary Tours for visitors and locals to experience the cultural side of Miami. To date with touring over 100 monthly visitors with its Signature VIP Tour: Dine Design Explore the Art, has earned the company a 5 star rating on trip advisor.

The Visitors Stands will be free to the public. All visitors wishing information on murals, galleries, cafes can receive the information for free from these stands. Maps will be handed out and orientation tours (available with a small donation) will be offered from the stands. All tours are accompanied with a Uniformed Tourator (trained as a tour guide in History and Curator trained in Arts).

After 3 years in business, it became apparent to Ms. Baker that every time she toured in Wynwood, visitors would approach her asking questions, or even following her on tours to learn about the different artists, murals and the history of Wynwood. “Most visitors GPS Wynwood or take a taxi to the area, but then they feel lost, walking around uncertain as to what they are viewing, and is there more, and where?” Says Susana Baker. “The saddest thing for me is that the visitors leave Wynwood without the full experience, story and the rich history of the area, including trivia facts of the murals and the artists. This is what our Tourators deliver to the visitor the total panoramic picture of Wynwood, which is filled with great history, amazing street art, and galleries! The tours can be done in Russian, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Spanish.

Gallery 212 will host along with The Art Experience a free Public Celebration, with Miami Club Rum sponsoring signature cocktails, The Riviera Foccaceria Italiana from Midtown will serve signature bites and live music. Join us for the official launch of Wynwood’s Visitors Information Center. City of Miami Mayor Regalado will be there to cut the ribbon along with other Community leaders. Special performance by MAD DANCE

Photographs of 4th Annual Celebrate Orgullo Festival at North Beach on 10/4/14

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4th Annual Celebrate Orgullo Festival at North Beach on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Celebrate Orgullo Festival is the  only Hispanic LGBT Pride Festival.  Had such a wonderful!!!!!

“Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida is a Florida 501(c)3 non-profit whose focus is the Leadership, Protection & Promotion of Latino|Hispanic LGBTQ rights (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning) – The only organization of its kind in So. Fla. since 2002.”

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Photographs of Miami Broward Carnival 2014 Kick-Off Party at The Pèrez Art Museum Miami on 10/2/14

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Miami Broward Carnival Teams Up With The Pèrez Art Museum Miami To Kick-Off Miami Broward Carnival 2014 on Thursday, October 2. 2014.  Miami Broward Parade of Bands and Concert – 30 Years of Miami Carnival Celebration at Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center on Sunday, October 12, 11am-11pm- Parade Kicks off at 12 noon.

Advance General Admission Tickets: $27
Advance on-line VIP tickets: $100
Website & Tickets
Parking: Free

“The Miami-Broward One Carnival Host Committee is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a safe, family festival in South Florida and outlying areas, fostering community pride and civic involvement, and providing critical opportunities to the Caribbean people in South Florida to share the Caribbean culture, promote cultural exchange and build economic cooperation in the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment of South Florida.”

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Photographs of Miami Broward Carnival 2014 Kick-Off Party at The Pèrez Art Museum Miami on 10/2/14

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Miami Broward Carnival Teams Up With The Pèrez Art Museum Miami To Kick-Off Miami Broward Carnival 2014 on Thursday, October 2. 2014.  Miami Broward Parade of Bands and Concert – 30 Years of Miami Carnival Celebration at Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center on Sunday, October 12, 11am-11pm- Parade Kicks off at 12 noon.

Advance General Admission Tickets: $27
Advance on-line VIP tickets: $100
Website & Tickets
Parking: Free

“The Miami-Broward One Carnival Host Committee is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a safe, family festival in South Florida and outlying areas, fostering community pride and civic involvement, and providing critical opportunities to the Caribbean people in South Florida to share the Caribbean culture, promote cultural exchange and build economic cooperation in the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment of South Florida.”

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Photographs of Northwestern High School Pavac Bulls Eye Art Gallery Grand Opening on 10/1/14

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Northwestern High School Pavac Bulls Eye Art Gallery Grand Opening on Wednesday, October 1, 2014.

“This is a unique art space – shared student and community gest artist… Great Vibe … Good Energy … Special place with a purpose… Guest Artists: Edouadr Duvall Carrie, Eleazar Delgado, Baye, Luis Valle, Monique lassooij , Robert McKnight, Jude Papaloko and Anthony Lumpkin. “

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Universe Miami Artist Premier featuring Edan Archer, Feness, Wolves and tigers, with special guest Poe Boy 10/2/14

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Universe Miami Artist Premier featuring Edan Archer, Feness, Wolves and tigers, with special guest Poe Boy
Thursday, October 2, 2014, 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM
universemiamiWill Call Miami
700 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33132
Register Online

Join us Thursday October 2, for great fun, music, food, drinks, atmosphere, live performances and more…

Special Guest Poe Boy Entertainment

Universe Miami is an internet television and radio station on Universe Network Television, SUPPORTING Miami and it’s under-served artist.

It encompasses music, lifestyle, culture, news, events, fashion, sports, entertainment, opportunity and charity.

Photographs of Miami Urban Music and Film Festival on 9/27/14

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Miami Urban Music and Film Festival at Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus on Saturday, September 27, 2014.

“The mission of the Urban Music & Film Festival is to foster the development and engagement of music, entertainment & film talent in Florida, and those that support the industry through musical expression and cinematic story-telling via the visual, and dramatic arts.”

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Photographs of The Global Party Miami at Shelborne Wyndham Grand on 9/27/14

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The Global Party Miami at Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach benefiting UCP Baby House Project on Saturday, September 27, 2014.
“The Global Charity Trust’s philanthropic mission is to support hundreds of worldwide charitable causes with both financial aid and increased global awareness, focusing on health, education, the environment, children, the arts and animal welfare. It’s charitable goals are achieved through two initiatives: The Global Party and THE MOVEMENT. Both of these international campaigns work hand-in-hand with the luxury industry to support philanthropy in upto 360 cities worldwide. The Global Charity Trust is governed by CAF (Charities Aid Foundation, registered charity number 268369).”

UCP Baby House Project Company Overview: “The Baby House Project is a volunteer effort of members of the Miami Architecture, Interior Design & Medical community to build a home for young adults with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities. This home will serve as a template for future homes that our team will build throughout the United States for many people with different disabilities.”

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Lebo Pops Up: Closing Night Party! 10/2/14

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Lebo Pops Up: Closing Night Party!
Thursday, 10/02/2014 – 10/02/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Invite-LEBO-closing-partyFreedom Tower
600 Biscyane Blvd,
miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Join David LEBO LeBartard for the closing party of th epop-up exhibit of his artworks, and celebrate the publication of hisbook, LEBO: Inspired by the Beat.

LEBO is the Miami Book Fair International’s official poster artist 2014.

Miami Beach “Favorite Things about Miami Beach” Photo Contest 9/15/14 – 9/30/14

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Miami Beach “Favorite Things about Miami Beach” Photo Contest
Tuesday, 09/15/2014 – 09/30/2014 12:01 am – 11:59 pm
mbvcaMiami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
777 17th St # 402A,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Best Miami Beach hotel? Favorite Miami Beach pool? Superb restaurant? Hidden gem? What do you think are the best places or things on Miami Beach that you would recommend to visiting friends and family? ENTER the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) Photo Contest now to share your favorite places on Miami Beach via an ORIGINAL PHOTO you take of the place or thing AND win amazing prizes!

PRIZES includes:

A $500 gift card for first place

A $250 gift card for second place

An Apple iPad Mini for third place

The contest begins on September 15, 2014 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2014. In order to be eligible, participants must upload the photo via the MBVCA Facebook contest page and email a hi-res version of the photo to photocontestmiamibeach@miamibeachvca.com. The top ten places with the most likes will be chosen as semi-finalists. Open to legal US residents 18 and older. Only ten(10) entries may be submitted per email address/per person.

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miami-Beach-Visitor-and-Convention-Authority-MBVCA/169888746372468?sk=app_515720611858523.

Sushi & Sake 101 9/30/14

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Sushi & Sake 101
Sunday, 10/03/2014 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Nelson Tirado Art Gallery
2716 Ponce De Leon Blvd,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

You’re invited to an exclusive evening of art, culture and cuisine as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night. Celebrate the launch of Nelson Tirados’ newest collection, while making maki with SUSHISAMBA Coral Gables executive sushi chef Eric Ou. Chef Ou will introduce guests to the history and traditions behind the art of sushi during a one-hour, interactive class inspired by the resturant’s ongoing series, Sushi & Sake 101. Space is limited, send RSVPs to info@nelsontirado.com or call 786-348-6856.

3rd Annual Art of Transformation Series 11/12/14 – 12/14/14

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3rd Annual Art of Transformation Series
Wednesday, 11/12/2014 – 12/14/2014 07:00 am – 07:00 pm
Art and Recreation Center
675 Ali Baba Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33054
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION SERIES
CELEBRATING THE REVITALIZATION OF OPA-LOCKA
2014 event series highlights how art is capable of encouraging urban and civic renewal

WHAT: The 3rd Annual Art of Transformation, a series of artistic events celebrating the revitalization of Opa-locka
WHO: Curated by
WHEN: November 12th to December 14th, 2014

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014, 7 – 9 PM
Performance by Pamela Z
Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts at Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054

Saturday, November 15th to Sunday, December 14th, 2014
Art Exhibition: In Plain Sight
Mondays – Fridays: 10 AM – 6 PM (Fridays till 9 PM with pop-up wine bar & entertainment)
Weekends: 12 – 5 PM
The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center)
675 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-locka, FL 33054
Nari Ward (Sculpture/Installation)
Karyn Olivier (Sculpture/Installation)
Renee Cox (Photography)
Yashua Klos (Installation)

Saturday, November 15th, 2014, 2 – 10 PM
The Art of Transformation: Art, Food & Music Street Festival
Ali Baba Avenue between Aladdin Street and Opa-locka Boulevard Opa-locka, FL 33054

Sunday, November 16th, 2014, 2 – 4 PM
Film by Michelange Quay
Title: Mange, ceci est mon corps (Eat, for This Is My Body), 2007 Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
Tumelo Mosaka from South Africa and former Contemporary Curator
of Contemporary Art at the Krannert Art Museum, IL.

Friday, December 5th, 2014, 7 – 8:30 PM
Dance Performance by Nora Chipaumire
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137

Saturday, December 13th, 2014, 2 – 5 PM
Artist Talk by Emmanuel Pratt & Exhibition Closing
The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center)
675 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-locka, FL 33054

COST: All events are FREE and open to the public

SPONSORS: The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation National Endowment of the Arts
Surdna Foundation

MEDIA: Nelson Adams IV
Circle of One Marketing
Nelson@circleofonemarketing.com (305) 576-3790

INFO: Aileen Alon, P: 305-687-3545 x224
aileen@olcdc.org

ADDITIONAL: More information on all events and participating artists are available upon request. Interviews are also available based on artist’s schedules.

WEBSITE: www.opalockaart.com

THE TRANSFORMATION:
It began in 2011 when OLCDC was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) “Our Town” Grant to create dynamic public art and engaging spaces to replace street barricades in the city’s most notorious neighborhood. OLCDC partnered with Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places to administer a call to artists, soliciting more than 200 responses from around the world. In Summer 2012, four artists/teams—Gale Fulton Ross, R & R Studios, Jennifer Bonner & Christian Stayner, and Walter Hood—were selected to begin work throughout the City of Opa-locka. They joined forces with renowned urban planners, landscape architects and project developers to implement the public art component of the redevelopment of Opa-locka, particularly in the Magnolia North neighborhood. Since then, the arts have been infused throughout the OLCDC’s revitalization efforts, from housing to infrastructure development to education and more.

ABOUT OPA-LOCKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (OLCDC):
The Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC) was established in November 1980 as a non-profit community development corporation in order to address the distressed unemployment conditions, particularly in the Opa-locka and North Dade County, Florida, communities. Its primary mission is to transform neighborhoods by capitalizing on community assets, empowering residents and creating community and economic initiatives that serve as a catalyst in promoting sustainable development. For more information about OLCDC, please visit www.olcdc.org.

Photographs of Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art present the River Of Art 18 Pop-Up Social at Cocktail Collection on 9/23/14

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Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art present the River Of Art #16 Pop-Up Social at Cocktail Collection, upstairs at Tobacco Road on Tuesday, September 23, 2014.

Featured Artists: Edilberto Aponte, Marcelo Salup and David Martins

Auditory Art by -UOM_

Featured Charities: OC IT! Detect Ovarian Cancer in Time

Cocktail Collection’ September Artist: Aaron Arroyave

Music by DJ Hank Justice

About the River Of Art Program:

The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About Life Is Art

Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 no Add Median-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

Supported by Supported by Sweat Records – Fabulous Miami – Tony Major Events – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – You and I Are Love –  Soul Of Miami

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Artist & Writers Mixer for the 4th Annual Celebrate ORGULLO Festival 10/1/14

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Artist & Writers Mixer for the 4th Annual Celebrate ORGULLO Festival
Wednesday, 10/01/2014 – 10/01/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Writer-and-Artist-MixerLGBT Visitor Center
1130 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Meet Celebrate ORGULLO Writers Series authors & hear samplings of their work…
CARIDAD MORO (Miami), ALBERTO GARCIA-PUJALS (Spain)
ELLIOT TORRES (NYC), JOSE A. VILLAR-PORTELA (Miami)

Artist ASHLEY KOLODNER, GayFace photographer

Light Fare, Wine Tasting, Q&A with artists and more

Photographs of MDAD Press Conference and Dwntwn Art Days Kick Off Event at McCormick Place on 9/19/14

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MDAD Press Conference and Dwntwn Art Days Kick Off Event at McCormick Place on Friday, September 19, 2014.

MDAD Mission: “To create one voice for all Art, History, and Cultural organizations and to establish First Friday Arts Night for the benefit of all in the District.  The Miami Downtown Arts District’s vision is two-fold: To showcase Downtown Miami as a destination where the community can become familiar with local artists, smaller galleries and venues, and the businesses that exhibit and support the arts; and to extend its support of the greater whole and efforts by the larger cultural institutions, art fairs, and the Miami Downtown Development Authority to establish Downtown Miami as an internationally-recognized cultural epicenter.”

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Miami’s Independent Thinkers Local Art Series 9/25/14

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Miami’s Independent Thinkers Local Art Series
Thursday, September 25, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
The James Royal Palm
1545 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Please RSVP to RSVP@MIAMITHINKERS.COM

Miami’s Independent Thinkers, in partnership with The James Royal Palm, presents Local Art Series. Join us this month to celebrate local artists David Gary Lloyd,
Michael Zimmerer, and Redinger-Libolt.
Admission: FREE
Complementary cocktails & bites provided by Florida Cookery
Music by Jorge Vicens (DJ V)

Inspired by the sociological effects of the advertising world, David Gary Lloyd unfolds symbolic photographs to challenge the messages conveyed by mass marketing. Lloyd’s works communicate messages of religion in mainstream media, identity complications, human/nature sacrifice, and the effects of mass consumerism. David has also developed “Narrated Moments”, which relate positive outlooks and advice through the homeless, gypsies and street dwellers of Miami, who go against the common grain of society. David received diplomas in Photography and Graphic Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Exhibitions of his work have been held in Venues ranging from Miami, New York and Vermont. Lloyd currently lives and works from the eclectic art neighborhood Wynwood located in Miami. Alongside fellow photographer Michelle Citrin, David Co-owns the contemporary portrait studio Neox Image. http://DavidGaryLloyd.com/

After traveling significant distances, Michael Zimmerer began to see the world differently, especially the wilderness. It was no longer his childhood playground, a resource or a fantasy to explore; but environments that taught, learned and breathed on their own. In each of his projects he is not just documenting where he has traversed, but discovering and exploring what it means to be a place. He wants to encourage the viewer to reconsider their world, be it under the sky or inside their minds. His work is about seeing the world in a new way, not a new angle or a new development, but about vision and understanding. He wants to explore the Earth, and everything involved in it. Zimmerer’s work ranges from telling the story of an elegant land turned dark and decrepit, to the discovery of self, and how easily so many of us lose in ourselves that which seems impossible to really lose. In his images his goal is for people to find their roots in the world, and in themselves.
http://michaelgzimmerer.com/

“Sea Shades”, a photographic series by Redinger-Libolt, the combined talents of Scott and Cristina Redinger-Libolt, explores the personality of our ocean as seen from Miami Beach and how it varies from day-to-day, minute-to-minute. Minimal and graphic compositions are employed in attempts to remove the photographer’s perspective and allow the sea it’s own voice, uniquely expressed in each photograph. Since moving to Miami Beach in 2009, Redinger-Libolt’s photographs have appeared in Ocean Drive, Miami Magazine, Interiors Magazine, Forbes, Conde Nast, Marie Claire and have exhibited photography at Miami Independent Thinkers Satellite Art Fair during Art Basel 2011. http://www.facebook.com/redingerliboltphoto
http://redphoto.com/

Miami’s Independent Thinkers is an organization dedicated to the unity, development and promotion of Miami’s flourishing art community. Our assemblage embraces established, emerging and young artists, visionaries and intellectuals. Our mission is to provide a sustainable support base for Miami’s creative community, including: painters, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, animators, writers, musicians, performance and new media artists.

For more information regarding our organization please visit http://miamithinkers.com/

Photographs of Dwntwn Art Days on 9/20/14

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Dwntwn Art Days on Saturday, September 20, 2014.

About Dwntwn Art Days: “2014 marks the third annual Art Days weekend. In this app you will find an Art Days event calendar that features over 170 free events (unless otherwise noted) packed into three fun-filled days. Art Days is a collaboration between the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) and the cultural spaces and artists residing in Downtown Miami. Together, we have ensured that there is something for everyone, including exhibitions, artist projects, walking tours, bike tours, art parties and family programming across a multitude of cultural venues throughout Downtown Miami. Not only this, in 2014 the Miami DDA launched a micro-grant program to support projects created uniquely for Art Days. As a result, Art Days features a wide selection of temporal art projects that explore a variety of creative fields including performance, art, music, dance, art education and more.”

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Miami Broward Carnival Teams Up With The Pèrez Art Museum Miami To Kick-Off Miami Broward Carnival 2014 10/2/14

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Miami Broward Carnival Teams Up With The Pèrez Art Museum Miami To Kick-Off Miami Broward Carnival 2014
Thursday, 10/02/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

This October #MiamiCarnivalTurns30. To celebrate this milestone, the Miami Broward Carnival Committee Inc. has partnered with Pèrez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) to host a Carnival inspired kick-off event at the musuem(1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33130) to open the 2014 Miami Broward Carnival season. The event will feature a steel band performance, masquerade costume design workshop, and more on Thursday, October 2nd from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Models in traditional Caribbean style masquerade attire will greet guests as they enjoy the mesmerizing steel band music playing in the background. Guests will also be able to view Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico exhibit, the first major U.S. retrospective on Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes, whose large-scale abstract paintings were inspired by the decorations of Carnival. One of #Miami Broward Carnival’s own masquerade bands will be leading the workshop on the history and design of traditional masquerade costumes.

South Florida’s diverse cultural makeup has allowed it to be a stage for showcasing and celebrating the unique traditions of its residents. The Miami Broward Carnival is one of the area’s largest annual events, drawing upwards of 30,000 participants and spectators each year.

“Serving Miami’s Caribbean community is part of PAMM’s core mission”, said PAMM Director Thom Collins. “We’re thrilled to be a part of the Miami Broward Carnival festivities this year and hope that our partnership will encourage even more members of Miami’s Caribbean community to visit the museum.” Works by Caribbean artists are on view throughout the museum as part of the permanent collection installations, and a solo show by Haitian-born, Miami-based Adler Guerrier is also currently on view. Prior to Beatriz Milhazes:  Jardim Botânico opening, the museum presented a major group show of works by Caribbean artists and hosted a kick-off for Caribbean American Heritage Month, a Caribbean video and film series, and a symposium relating to Caribbean art.
 
Miami Broward Carnival Chair Joan Hinkson addressed the new event saying, “Partnering with PAMM is the perfect way to celebrate 30 years of Miami Carnival as Miami Broward Carnival continues growing and sharing the exciting traditions of Caribbean culture with a larger, more diverse audience.”

About Pèrez Art Museum Miami
Pérez Art Museum Miami was originally founded as the Center for Fine Arts, and was strictly an exhibiting organization with no collection of its own. In 1996 the museum was renamed Miami Art Museum and dedicated itself to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries with a special emphasis on art of the Americas. Since then, the collection has grown steadily across a range of media. The new Pérez Art Museum Miami in downtown Miami’s Museum Park strengthens the Museum’s role as a vital cultural and educational center. Opened as Pérez Art Museum Miami in recognition of a landmark gift of cash and art from Jorge M. Pérez —now valued at $40 million—the museum serves as a resource commensurate with Miami’s thriving community of artists, designers, collectors and arts-engaged public.

About Miami Broward Carnival
Held every year as a way to celebrate and share the Caribbean culture, the Miami Broward Carnival is heralded as one of South Florida’s top festivals, fostering community pride and civic involvement, and providing critical opportunities to the Caribbean people in South Florida to promote cultural exchange and build economic cooperation in the multi-cultural environment that is Miami. The Miami Broward Carnival will be held on October 12, 2014, at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc. featuring the rich, bold and colorful costumes of the over 20 masquerade bands, the iconic parade, and a concert. Miami Broward Carnival has cultivated a significant niche of Caribbean cultural heritage within South Florida for the past 30 years. MiamiBrowardCarnival.com and hash tag #MiamiCarnivalTurns30

Admission: Free (PAMM is free every first Thursday of the month)
 
Parking: Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Free Metromover: Museum Park station / Overflow parking at Omni garage ($10/2 hours, $15/4 hours) with proof of PAMM admission.
*Please note that on-site parking options are expected to reach capacity early due to high attendance projections. Please consider taking the free Metromover. For downtown Miami parking options, visit Miamiparking.com.
 
RSVP to Harris Public Relations: info@harrispublicrelations.com or 786.897.8854
 

The R.E.D. Show at F.A.T. Village’s Art Walk 9/27/14

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The R.E.D. Show at F.A.T. Village’s Art Walk
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 07:00 pm – 01:00 am
10609371_695119327204243_180087953_nC&I Studios
C&I Studios 541 NW 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301,
541 NW 1st Ave, Florida 33065
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness month. In honor of those who struggle with the affects of Sickle Cell Disease the Sickle Cell Natural Wellness Group (SCNWG) in association with C&I Studios is proud to present “The R.E.D. Show”. This event is in honor of Sickle Cell awareness, those living with or caring for someone with SCD as well as those who have passed away due to Sickle Cell Anemia. The R.E.D. Show is a celebration of life and natural wellness. This year marks the third annual fundraiser presented by SCNWG to promote education, healthy living, social awareness and charitable donations for those impacted by Sickle Cell Anemia.

The R.E.D show will be hosted by C&I Studios, on Saturday, September 27th from 7:00pm-1:00am; located in Fat Village home to Ft. Lauderdale’s booming Art Walk. More than 1,000 patrons come out the enjoy the arts and festivities.

Highlights of the night: Art show opening and cocktail hour at 7pm. With an opening of poetry by Renda Writer and Victoria Jasmine Vance. The fashion show at 9pm will include designs by; GVB & MKDesigns, Katrina’s Caribbean Creations, EvaMichelle Designs, KDG Designs, and Accessories by Stephanie Zapata & Cosmic Reality Shungite Store. (Colors represented: Red, Green, Blue)

Live Music By, Montage & Pocket Full Of Lollipops

Spinning through the night DJ Tonx & DJ Claude

Acclaimed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist, Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr to premiere his most recently completed work of art entitled, “The Hypocrisy of Philanthropy” for sale to benefit The Sickle Cell Natural Wellness Group The R.E.D. Show will be filled with exclusive live art for sale, poetry, DJ performances, fashion, wellness awareness, food, drinks, live musical performances, and and food trucks. With vendors of all kinds, keep a look out for giveaways, raffles, massage therapy and much more! We are still accepting sponsors, volunteers, and vendors.

Artists:
Louie Diamondz
Monica Hernandez
Gregory Dirr
Rolby Perez
Autumn Swift
Chase Vreeland
Shane Watt
Devon Saccomanno
Hadar Pitchman
Renda Writer
Sable Macon
Omar Malcom
Jamaal The Visualist
Kelcie Mquaid
Stefanie Caro
Fancis Marquez
Maverick Victor-Hugo

Special Thanks To:
C&I Studios
Thought Coalition
Healing Blends
Jennifer Ashley
PrintDirr
AtruMovement
Niether Zine
Katrina’s Caribbean Creations
Global Village Brand & MK Designs
EvaMichelle Designs
NFLifestyle
KDG Designs
Whole Foods Coral Springs
Orrington Jewelers
Silk Sensations Floral Arrangements
& Many More

Photographs of Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections Seminar 23: Financial Planning for Artists with Zak Mann on 9/16/14

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Life Is Art  presents Art/Work Connections Seminar 23: Financial Planning for Artists with Zak Mann at Bakehouse Art Complex on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.  Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month we covered Financial Planning for Artists.

About Zak Mann:
Zak Mann is a financial representative at National Planning Corporation. With over ten years of experience in the industry, Zak’s practice focuses on income and asset protection for physicians, young professionals and multigenerational businesses. He lectures to resident programs throughout South Florida on the importance of early planning. In 2013 Zak was the top agent for his agency in Disability Insurance premiums.
Born and raised here in Miami, Zak is very involved in the community and is the current president of the Coral Gables Museum’s Young Associates, on the board of Mt Sinai Hospital’s foundation, a Miami Children’s Hospital Young Ambassador, and a founding executive committee member of the American Heart association Pulse. In his free time Zak enjoys fishing, competitive BBQing, and is a published photographer.

About Bakehouse Art Complex:
Since its inception, the Bakehouse Art Complex (BAC) has served as a creative incubator for more than a thousand emerging and mid-career artists. The Bakehouse offers more than just studio space. This dynamic artistic community is home to dozens of artists working side-by-side in every media imaginable in an environment where they share in each other’s creative processes and inspire, encourage and motivate one another.
The Bakehouse is also the perfect place to enjoy contemporary art in the making year-round, featuring 65 working artist studios, two galleries with monthly exhibition openings, classes, and working facilities, such as a fully functional print room, dark room, a woodworking area, welding room and ceramic kilns for artist use. Thanks to the generous support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, BAC will create a ceramics studio and South Florida’s first community-accessible fine arts metal casting foundry in 2015. These areas provide Resident and Associate artists with in-house facilities to develop or to experiment and integrate new media into their work.
Open free 7 days per week, the Bakehouse offers patrons a rare glimpse into the creative experience and an opportunity to interact directly with a diverse and talented community of over 60 contemporary artists. With monthly exhibition openings, cultural and community events, classes for adults and children, and a soon-to-be-launched monthly Green and Art market, the BAC is not only a creative center, but also a vibrant community hub serving its artists, patrons, art buyers, and the South Florida community.

About the Art/Work Connections Program
The Art/Work Connections program is a monthly series of business seminars held at galleries and art spaces around South Florida targeted at artists and those working in the arts. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from them. Business professionals are brought in to cover a wide variety of topics including health care, financial planning, contract negotiation, copyright law, portfolio development, social media, marketing and much more.

About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

Next month Art/Work Connections on Affordable Care and The Arts Year 2  will be held on October 14th at The Artisan Lounge so save the date!

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Third Edition of the Downtown Miami Gallery Night 9/19/14

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Third Edition of the Downtown Miami Gallery Night
GallerynightFriday, Sept, 19, 2014 from 3:00 PM -9:00 PM
Embarcadero 41 @ 168 SE 1st St.
Utlra Smile Dentistry @ 168 SE 1st St.
Historic Ingraham Building @ 25 Se 2nd. Ave. (Lobby)
Downtown Miami, FL

Stroll the Central Business District to three locations within one block to enjoy lite bites/ beverage tastings, art and artisanal products.

This Event is produced by the Urban Tour Host specializing in a holistic approach including the History, Culture and Ecology of Greater Miami Destination.

Photographs of Opening Reception at The Bakehouse Art Complex on 9/12/14

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Sway Away and Convoluted Shape by Jamilah Sabur Opening Reception  at The Bakehouse Art Complex on Friday, September 12, 2014.

Sway Away exhibition is in the Audrey Love Gallery from September 10 – September 28.  “This show will feature two- and three- dimensional artworks representing the artists’ interpretation and capture of movement. Kinetic and site specific projects will be the focus creating a direct dialogue between science, physics and the arts.”

Convoluted Shape by Jamilah Sabur is in the Swenson Gallery from September 10 – October 18. “This exhibition studies the interdisciplinary uses of the body as a vehicle for expression. Jamilah Sabur opens the exhibition on September 12th with a multi-channel video installation and performance encompassing the interplay of inwardness and the secondariness of the audience through movement, concealment, obstacles and physical limitations as well as spontaneous and imperfect, sometimes comic, unrehearsed movements. The results illustrate the perverse rule the artist seems to have discovered: the less she can see, the more we, an audience, look.”

The Bakehouse Art Complex Mission:
 “Enable and encourage artistic creativity through diversity and collaboration.  By providing affordable studio spaces for juried emerging and mid-career artists
 Providing exhibition opportunities, educational and artist advancement programming, and common workshop spaces. Serve as a cultural hub providing a venue for performance and critical thought in Miami’s historic art deco bakery”

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Photographs of Orchestra Miami’s Pre-Season FriendRaiser at Eleazer Delgado Studio on 9/11/14

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Orchestra Miami’s Pre-Season FriendRaiser at Eleazer Delgado Studio on Thursday, September 11, 2014.  We enjoyed an evening of art, friendship and music by Orchestra Miami musicians!

About Orchestra Miami: ” Orchestra Miami exists to create community through music, bringing high quality symphonic music to all people in South Florida. We seek to make concert-going convenient and affordable, and to provide our audience with performances that contain innovative programming, educational excellence with a clear focus on celebrating Miami’s diverse cultural heritage.”

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MOCA Opening Reception for Third Space Inventing the Possible 9/25/14

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MOCA Opening Reception for Third Space Inventing the Possible
moca-thirdspace-email140910Thu 09.25.14, 7-9pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
‎770 Northeast 125th Street
Miami, FL 33161

This visual story is one that has not yet been told. Not because there is no storyteller to tell it, but because it exists only in fragments each assuming its own autonomous existence removed from the constraints of mainstream history.

THIRD SPACE Inventing the Possible is the story of visual artists who defy their otherness and enter the realm of 21st century aesthetics not only to lay their historic claim on it, but also to challenge the framework which defines and polices its boundaries. This exhibition engages Miami artists in their articulations of the lines of continuities. What comes out is that we do not cease to be related simply because separated by race, nationality or color.

Thu 09.25.14 – Su 11.02.14 | MOCA Exhibit – Third Space Inventing the Possible
Fri 09.26.14 | 8pm | Jazz at MOCA | 8pm Featuring Kiki Sanchez Latin Jazz Project
Sat 09.27.14 | 2pm | MOCA Contemporary Dialogues | In Their Own Words
Wed 10.01.14 | 7pm | MOCA Moving Images | Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra

Vernissage for Subliminal 9/11/14

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Vernissage for Subliminal
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Vernissage-AlfredoPerezCafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

Collectors and art lovers alike are invited to attend a preview this Thursday, for “Subliminal,” presented by Miami’s Independent Thinkers, featuring Cuban-American artist Alfredo Pérez. The reception begins during Cafeina’s happy hour, 7pm. Enjoy half off drinks and meet the artist!

Sales Inquiries: info@miamithinkers.com

Downtown ART DAYS 9/19/14

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Downtown ART DAYS
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 09/19/2014 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Art-Days-most-recentMcCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Kicking off Friday, September 19th, 2014 6:00-7:00pm is the VIP Press Conference for the official launch of the Miami Downtown Arts District (MDAD). MDAD is a non-profit organization that serves cultural institutions and museums, galleries, local artists and studios, as well as, businesses, event venues, hotels, and restaurants that further awareness in History, Art, and Culture for the Downtown and Brickell area. MDAD aims to unify the Downtown and Brickell Arts District by providing a variety of programs that allow the community to explore the arts district, such as First Friday Downtown Art Night, or providing exposure and educational events through a variety of membership support services. A Proclamation from the Office of Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez will be presented to founding board members: Sean McCormick, Lee Ann Lester, Katy Sekeres Stallfus, & James Echols, on behalf of all Downtown cultural organizations, and indoctrinating the formation of MDAD.

From 7:00pm – Midnight, McCormick Place will transform the special event venue into a Black Box Theater. The Black Box Theater will be exhibiting award winning short films from theMIA Animation and the Miami Short Film Festival from 7:00-9:00pm, followed by a Stand-Up Comedy Show from 9:00pm-Midnight, hosted by comedian Freddy Stebbins. The exterior venue will have a the Life is Art VIP Bombay Sapphire Lounge accompanied by DJ’s, live music, Food Trucks, Wall Brawl, and performance artists. The 2nd and 3rd floors are home toFine Art Studios and the entire 7th Floor houses Eleazar Delgado Studio, all will be open to the public. Complimentary transportation will be provided by Freebee.

Snap! Miami presents ‘All About Warhol’ 9/19/14

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Snap! Miami presents ‘All About Warhol’
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
wa11CU-1 Gallery
117 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

A personal vision of The Hilton Brothers,’ a collaboration between photographers Christopher Makos + Paul Solberg as seen in their celebrity portraits of Andy Warhol, along with Ai Weiwei, Tom Ford, Debbie Harry, Lou Reed, Georgia O’Keefe & others. The exhibit also features select intimate photographs of Warhol from William John Kennedy: The Warhol Museum Edition.

The first floor of the gallery will showcase ‘All About Warhol’, the mezzanine will include works by renowned artists represented by Snap! including Richard Tuschman, Tom Chambers, Wendy Sacks, Patricia Van de Camp, Heather Evans Smith, Thomas Dodd, Jason Mitchell and Luis Lazo/L’atelier Alejandro Lazo.

Sponsored by KIWI Arts Group and CU-1 Gallery.

Cocktails by The Courtesy Bar, soft drinks by ONLI Beverages, food by Juice Lab.

Snap! Miami and Snap! Orlando are programs of Snap! Cultural Events, a 501(c) 3 charitable foundation with the mission to celebrate and promote the appreciation of photography worldwide. www.snaporlando.com

Pictured: Andy Dandy Five The Hilton Brothers – Makos/Solberg

Cocktails and Canvases 9/11/14

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Cocktails and Canvases
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
orlandoCocktail Collection
626 S. Miami Ave,
miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: free

New Local Artist, Aaron Arroyave shows his art all month long at Cocktail Collection. Come check it out this Thursday and enjoy $6 cocktails and meet the artist first hand! Get to know him now and check out his website:

http://www.ajaartwork.com/

Photographs of A Swing Thing at The TSL Lounge on 9/5/14

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Swing Thing” at The TSL Lounge on Friday, September 5, 2104.  Outlit Avenue and Justin Hamel launch party and fundraiser to benefit “A Swing Thing,” its first interactive community project.  Artists hand painted swings that will then be installed throughout Miami. We enjoyed live painting and music all for a great cause.

Outlit Avenue Mission:  “We believe that everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, should have access to physical, creative and social outlets that will help them live a more happy, healthy and productive life.”

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Bold Botanicals: Family Art-Making for DWNTWN Art Days 9/20/14

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Bold Botanicals: Family Art-Making for DWNTWN Art Days
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
beatriz-milhazes-chora-menino-19961Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission

As part of the DWNTWN Art Days events, Bold Botanicals invites familes for a day of hands-on art-making inspired by the colorful, dynamic work of Beatriz Milhazes and the Jardim Botânico exhibition on view at PAMM. There will be guided exhibition tours starting at 11am. All events are free with museum admission.

Conversation with Beatriz Milhazes and Tobias Ostrander 9/20/14

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Conversation with Beatriz Milhazes and Tobias Ostrander
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
beatriz-milhazes-chora-menino-19962Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission

Pérez Art Museum Miami will host a public conversation with world-renowned Brazilian abstract artist Beatriz Milhazes and Chief Curator Tobias Ostrander as part of the debut of the artist’s first major U.S. survey of works.

Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico will feature works never before seen in the United States, as well as two new paintings made specifically for PAMM’s presentation. Milhazes’ paintings, with their exuberant colors and decorative elements, parallel Miami’s tropical environment, art deco architecture and vibrant atmosphere—bringing the experience of the city to PAMM’s galleries.

Space is limited. First come, first served.

Caribbean Fusion: Colors of Africa in America 9/11/14

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Caribbean Fusion: Colors of Africa in America
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 10/31/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Nadine-Cheng-Invite_Sept11KROMA
3670 Grand Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33133
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Cost: Free

Kroma gallery, coconut grove, presents, Caribbean Fusion:

Colors of Africa in America, an exhibition by, Carl Craig.

as the new beacon in the grove, Kroma gallery is a refreshing

space with 16 artist studios, courtyard and outdoor screening

facility, and the Caribbean Fusion: Colors of Africa in America

opening happens this Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., with

complimentary hors ‘doeurves and refreshments

Opening Celebration of Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico 9/18/14

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Opening Celebration of Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
beatriz-milhazes-chora-menino-1996Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission

Celebrate the opening of Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico with live music by Alma Tropicalia and a waterfront bar on the terrace. Between sets enjoy Brazilian grooves from DJ Marcello Bentine.
The celebration features the Miami debut of Brazilian band Alma Tropicalia. The DC-based band reimagines the psych-samba sounds of 60’s tropicália music from Brazil, a mind-bending mix of tropical rhythms, soulful funk grooves and day-glo psychedelia that has quickly earned the group ecstatic reviews and packed performances across the region. The band’s daring lineup combines the masterful Brazilian jazz vocalist Elin (featured on Thievery Corporation’s Brazil-inspired album “Saudade”) with the unhinged experimentation of some of the top backing musicians in today’s rock and world music scene (featuring members of Cyro Baptista’s Beat the Donkey, Bio Ritmo, and more).

The JR Forchion Group Presents Purple Remix Brunch Sessions 9/28/14

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The JR Forchion Group Presents Purple Remix Brunch Sessions
Sunday, 09/28/2014 – 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
PURPLE-REMIX-Flyer-9-28-2014Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
1000 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: $40.00

The JR Forchion Group presents Purple Remix Brunch Sessions, Miami’s newest intimate music brunch mixer showcasing what’s hot on the urban arts, culture and entertainment scene. Get ready to mingle at Brickell-area favorite Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita as Brooklyn-born producer 8Series, alongside DJ XS, spin a smooth soundtrack of R&B, neo-soul, acid jazz and rare grooves before emerging recording artist Jordan Grizzle takes center-stage for a live performance. Hot 105 FM’s on-air personality and social media maven Kristen Kash will host the afternoon event as guests enjoy a delicious, Southern-inspired menu including free-flowing mimosas, Belgian waffles, honey chicken and more. This is a 21 and over affair, so come dressed in your “Sunday-Best” Miami-chic attire.

Southland Mall Presents the “Festive Fridays” Cultural Event Series 9/5/14

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Southland Mall Presents the “Festive Fridays” Cultural Event Series
Friday, 09/05/2014 – 09/26/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Bellydancers-at-SouthlandSouthland Mall
20505 S Dixie Hwy,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Southland Mall welcomes the month of September with a celebration of Hispanic Heritage and an appreciation for cultural experiences. Every Friday evening, shoppers will have the opportunity to enjoy entertainment-based activities and special performances alongside their family and friends. The “Festive Friday” stage is located inside the mall’s Center Court and each event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Below is a list of events for the month:

• September 5th – Join the talented dancers from Huney Shine Dance Studio as they present a special performance of their newest jazz and hip hop routines.
• September 12th – Mariachi Voces de America will serenade shoppers with a live 50 minute performance of traditional Mexican music. There will be trumpets, guitars and live singing! Guests will be able to request their favorite songs throughout the evening.
• September 19th – South Florida realist artist and founder of MiamiArtBlog.com, Cecilia Paz, will host an exclusive “Still Life” Sketching Workshop where guests will learn how to use charcoal to sketch their own portraits. Cecilia’s mother, Ana Paz, Founder of Ana Paz Cakes, will be providing samples of her famous cakes to participants. To RSVP for the workshop, please email cecipace@gmail.com.
• September 26th – Performers from Hipnotic Dance Studio host a fun evening featuring a variety of dance forms including belly dancing, salsa dancing and hip hop. Shayna Lee, International Belly Dancer and CEO of Hipnotic Dance Studio, will grace the stage and show the audience how to shake their hips like a pro!

“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@thinkpeacock.com.

Orchestra Miami Pre-Season FriendRaiser 9/11/14

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Orchestra Miami Pre-Season FriendRaiser
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
EleazarDelgado_SUNRISE_ATMOSFERAS-Invite2Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd Street, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $5 suggested donation

Calling all art lovers! Eleazar Delgado Studio proudly opens its doors to Orchestra Miami to host their Pre-Season FriendRaiser! Come and enjoy an evening of art, music, friendship and music and learn about Orchestra Miami’s programs and how you can get involved.

The British Invasion continues: Downtown Hollywood Mural Project 9/27/14

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The British Invasion continues: Downtown Hollywood Mural Project
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
EddieJayCompleted-DHMP-by-Jill-WeisbergDowntown Hollywood Mural Project
1909 Harrison Street,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Tickets for loitering will not be issued here while this talented and playful street art team transforms the west-facing wall of 1909 Harrison Street in Downtown Hollywood in just a few weeks. The community welcomes Chaz and Bob Gibson, aka “The London Police”, to the neighborhood as the creators of the 12th DHMP wall mural. The community is looking forward to seeing the artful enhancement this British duo has in store. All are invited to join a “Live Painting Performance” with TLP at the mural site on Saturday night, September 27th from 7-10pm.

The Downtown Hollywood Mural Project is successfully rounding its second year with an impressive roster of artists including Daniel Fila a.k.a. “Krave”, David “Lebo” LeBatard, Jessy Nite, Luis Pinto, Edward Mendieta, Ruben Ubiera, 2alas, Evoca1, Michelle Weinberg and Tati Suarez, all who have contributed amazing work to the community. Selected by a review committee, the project invites artists whose mural proposals promote health, happiness, and well-being.

When asked about the mural he and his partner are gearing up to begin next month, artist Chaz Gibson tells us, “We always try to project a positive theme in our pieces. Our signature characters have happy faces and are depicted doing everyday things in the world they live in. In this particular piece one of our characters is making adjustments to the aquarium he is looking after. As we are near the sea we threaded an aquatic theme with science and nature with an overall moral of looking after each other.”
The duo has clearly come up with a mural concept that speaks to Hollywood and incorporates attributes that this community can connect with. “We love the idea of the aquatic theme and the fact that the mural will promote togetherness. That is what Hollywood is all about and The London Police really get that about us”, remarks Lisa Liotta, Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency’s Operations Manager.
Since inception, The Downtown Hollywood Mural Project has garnered the attention of locals, visitors and art enthusiasts alike. Giselle Perez, a realtor in Miami comments on her experience, “The live mural painting events are really quite awesome to attend! No two events have been similar and each artist brings their own vibe. My friends and I come up from Miami for a bite to eat at one of the eclectic eateries on Hollywood Blvd. or Harrison Street. We pop into a few of the crafty boutiques and art galleries and really enjoy walking the streets to see the mural walls throughout the downtown. Often times, the artists have added or change something, which is always a nice surprise! The live mural performances are really fun to attend. Meeting new people who have an appreciation for art and community is always a good time!”

Soul Of Miami, Life Is Art and In The Loop 305 present the River Of Art 18 Pop-Up Social Event 9/23/14

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Soul Of Miami, Life Is Art and In The Loop 305 present the River Of Art 18 Pop-Up Social Event
Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
RiverOfArtWeb18SOULCocktail Collection, upstairs at Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Tickets: $10 with Advance RSVP using discount code “LIA” ($20 regular price without RSVP)
Ticket Link
PARKING: Cheap parking in the lot, enter via 7th Street. Plenty of metered street parking nearby.

Bringing People and Art Together
The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miami’s good people, changemakers, activists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs and artists.
Instagram Hashtag: #RiverOfArt

Featured Artists: Edilberto Aponte, Marcelo Salup, David Martins
Auditory Art by -UOM-
Cocktail Collection’ September Artist: Aaron Arroyave
Featured Charity: DOC IT! Detect Ovarian Cancer in Time
Music by DJ Hank Justice

Supported by Fabulous Miami – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – Catalyst Miami

Each month, Life Is Art brings the community together at our River Of Art pop-up art-in-public-places show to socialize through the power of the arts with the goal of exposing new artists, introducing new people to art appreciation, providing an inspiring space to make new connections, showcasing local businesses and charities, while providing a fun break during the work week. Cocktail Collection is providing a complimentary welcome drink and light bites! The modest $10 door fee goes to support Life Is Art’s mission.

Art is an inspiring talking point, discussing it is a great way to break the ice. Culture is one of the primary elements that build community and hosting a business networker within an art show is a unique way to encourage socializing, so be sure to bring plenty of business cards and an open mind!

About -UOM-
UOM was originated in early 2007 as a multi-disciplinary project with emphasis in non- traditional, Vintage and electronic instruments, and performance technique.
-UOM- primal energy is often in direct superposition with more sophisticated forms of sound production, such as cutting edge real-time recording and looping and the use of current and vintage electronics.
This all-embracing approach has taken the project through a path of collaboration with the visual and performing arts. We have performed in Art Centers and galleries, during exhibition openings and artists performances. We have improvised music during video installations, contemporary dance performances and played in artist-designed sets.

About Edilberto Aponte
My pieces evoke critical views of social, political and cultural issues. I journal my life’s perspectives and experiences in pencil, ink, and paint-using the canvas as an abstract mirror to reflect my mental images and convey my emotions. The communion of words, lines, or shapes meld on canvas into one-becoming the allusion of my personal reality.
My art consist of abstract drawings in pencil, color, acrylic and ink. My anxious imagination has been inspired by nostalgic memories of my poignant life events, native metropolis of San Juan Puerto Rico and South Florida.

About Marcelo Salup
1. Began professionally as a concert photographer for Vibraciones magazine in Madrid, Spain.
2. Switched to international advertising and lived in half a dozen cities: Madrid, London, New York, Mexico City, Santo Domingo, San Juan and Buenos Aires
3. Specialize in portrait photography

About David Martins
I was born in Boston, then raised mostly in Miami.I am currently in school to become an anthropologist with my main focus on shamanic studies. I chose this path because I love to learn and teach and therefore enjoy studying the original teachers; the shamans from around the world. I have been drawing,sketching, and painting my whole life. My art has always been and always will be a way for me to record the path of my thoughts and feelings at any particular point in life. My pieces are reflections of symbols and archetypes that connect us all. Creations that speak to the subconscious mind as well as the vibratory senses

About DOC IT! Detect Ovarian Cancer in Time
DOC IT’s primary mission is to help find a screening test and/or cure for ovarian cancer. Our proceeds go to medical facilities dedicated to hoping that one day soon we can create proper screening for ovarian cancer, because unfortunately pap smears and regular GYN check-ups usually do not detect it until is too late. As a matter of fact, ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among American women.

About the Cocktail Collection at Tobacco Road
Cocktail collection is the new “hidden” cocktail lounge located above Tobacco Road at the old upstairs room. We feature a rotating original cocktail menu, great music and a monthly showcase of a local artist. The cocktails are one of a kind and the atmosphere encourages conversation.

About the River Of Art Program
The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About In The Loop 305
In The Loop 305 is an emergent space seeking to revolutionize our city’s creative economy. Building on the amazing work already happening throughout the city, In The Loop 305 will advocate for new talent and businesses, curate an events calendar that helps reduce silos and push Miami to be a hub for collaboration, innovation and culture.

About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

About Soul Of Miami
The Soul Of Miami has become one of the most popular local community sites in south Florida. It includes an extensive calendar, listing all sorts of happenings from all over the area: charity, arts, happy hours, concerts, networkers, nightlife, fairs, festivals and so much more. Tens of thousands of active south Floridians visiting the site every month.

Art by Floyd & Isabel Original Fashion Show + Original Living Magazine Cover Party 9/19/14

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Art by Floyd & Isabel Original Fashion Show + Original Living Magazine Cover Party
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Art-by-Floyd-Flyer-2U.S. Century Bank of Coral Gables
3001 Ponce De Leon Blvd,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Facebook Link
Cost: RSVP Required

Isabel Original International & Art by Floyd unite to present their new line for women and men at the US Century Bank Coral Gables on Friday, September 19th 2014 from 6-9pm along with the cover release party for Original Living Magazine featuring Univision’s 3-time Emmy Awards winner tv/news personality Natalia Cruz.

Special performance by Franco Londono & Jose Luis Barba

By Invitation – Please RSVP to: MegaCityGroup@gmail.com

International Street Artist Jaz Takes Wynwood at Product/81 Gallery 9/13/14

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Int’l Street Artist Jaz Takes Wynwood
Saturday, 09/13/2014 – 09/13/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jaz-InviteProduct/81 Gallery
2311 NW 2nd AVE.,
Miami, FL, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The South Florida Ford-powered artist residency program Fordistas will showcase its next highly anticipated presentation.

The Fiesta Control solo exhibition by street artist Franco Fasoli “Jaz” will feature work completed during his Wynwood residency.

Photographs of MiamiMixer Invitational at Eleazar Delgado Studio on 8/28/14

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MiamiMixer Invitational at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Thursday, August 28, 2014.   This is a monthly group show hosted at Eleazar Delgado Studio in Downtown Miami.

Artist Lineup for this month was  Jason Aponte, Claudia Calle, Stefanie Caro, Ian Fichman, Jacqueline Gopie and Yosniel Zambrano.

 

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Miami DWNTWN Art Days 9/19/14-9/21/14

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Miami DWNTWN Art Days
September 19-21, All Day
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Art Days is designed to bring together and promote the cultural community, in addition to facilitating and incentivizing art exhibitions and other cultural activities. In its third year, Art Days, supported by the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), continues to provide free inspiring art activities across the Downtown cultural landscape. Working in partnership with a variety of arts and culture institutions, organizations and artists, Art Days is a three-day cultural exploration that incorporates countless free events and exhibitions for the community to experience and enjoy. Art Days offers something for everyone from family activities, panel discussions, international exhibitions, bike tours, walking tours and so much more!

Art Days is comprised of three components:
The Hub
located at MCAD, 100 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33132
The “hub” is the epicenter for information on Art Days. In 2013 over 130 events took place around Downtown Miami, so it’s worthwhile to take a moment and set an itinerary to make the most out of the weekend!
The hub is the place to…
…find someone to help you navigate through the vast amount of things to do.
…start most walking and bike tours.
…be creative and paint your own unique t-shirt.
…hang out and connect with your friends on social media.
…find people to welcome you to Downtown Miami.

The Fringe
The “Fringe” is a set of curated activations of Downtown Miami in the form of visual and performance art projects. The visual art projects are commissioned, site-specific public art installations, curated by a specialist contemporary art curator Amanda Sanfilippo, and located within a one-mile radius around the Hub for easy walkability. This year’s Fringe has been initiated in partnership with Miami Dade County’s Art in Public Places.

The Events
Throughout the three day weekend, over 60 different art organizations, culture organizations, non-profits and artists activate their spaces with exhibitions, performances, cocktails meet and greet, art talks, panels and more. New for 2014 is an increased family friendly programming and children activities to accommodate the growing number of families living in Downtown.
Realizing the lack of performing arts in last year’s mix of events, the Miami DDA, in collaboration with the Olympia Theatre, is debuting a series of performance pieces in public areas and venues all around Downtown
As a guideline, here is a schedule for the weekend:
Thursday: Media/VIP Preview of the Fringe and Art Days
Friday: School tours/ Exhibitions openings/ post -work cocktail activities
Saturday: Museum day; art tours and exhibitions
Sunday: Cultural activities/bike tours

Click More for the Full List of Events
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Average Joe Art Sale, Back to School edition 9/7/14

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Average Joe Art Sale, Back to School edition
Sunday, 09/07/2014 – 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
1239619_587385511321969_619129468_nYo Space
294 NE 62nd St,
Miami, Florida 33138
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

The whole idea behind these Average Joe sales was to make it possible for everyday people to be able to support their local artists by presenting art work in a laid back environment at affordable prices.

In that spirit we have a new batch of visiting artists, along with our Resident Artists selling everything from original works, to limited edition prints, and merchandise for any budget, from $5 all the way up to $500.

Cog Nomen will be back with us this month, playing their electronic psychedelic tunes around 5-6pm. We’ll also have the fellas from Jolt Radio covering the decks in between sets.

We’ll have a new mural installation created by featured artist Teepop! (Tee Davis)

Resident Artists:
-Lorie Ofir: http://www.lorieofir.com/
-Chy Tea Shoulin: http://instagram.com/Chytea007
-David McCauley: http://www.riseupgallery.com/
-Rei Ramirez: http://reiramirez.com/

Visiting Artists (list still in the making, will update as it gets finalized):
-Tati suarez: http://www.tatisuarez.com/
-Anthony Jordon: http://antjphotog.500px.com/
-Ian Fichman: http://ianfichman.com/
-SURGE: http://instagram.com/illsurge
-Kedz DAM Crew
-Yuhmi Collective: http://www.yuhmicollective.com/
-Jessica Schnur: instagram.com/purplej247
-J. Bellicchi (REMOTE): http://fiftythree.biz/
-8bitLexicon: https://www.facebook.com/8bitLexicon
-Ernesto Kunde: http://www.kundeart.com/
-Danny Ferrer: http://www.simpleskateboards.com/
-Nate Dee: http://www.natedee.com/
-Tesoro Carolina: www.facebook.com/TesoroCarolina
-Registered Artist: http://instagram.com/registered_artist

Box of Chacos will be out front for your hunger pangs! If you haven’t had their Chinese-influenced Mexican food you’re missing out. Luckily you can fix it by coming out on Sunday!

So come support some talented local artists, or just come for the ping pong, old school video games, and good conversation; either way you’re bound to have a nice, fun, relaxing day.

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Miami Downtown Arts District (MDAD) DWNTWN Art Days Kick-Off and Press Conference 9/19/14

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Art Days-most recentMiami Downtown Arts District (MDAD) DWNTWN Art Days Kick-Off and Press Conference
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 09/19/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
McCormick Place Miami
111 SW 3rd St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Free with RSVP

For the third year in a row, McCormick Place will be participating in the Downtown Development Authority’s Dwntwn Art Days weekend September 19th, 20th, & 21st, 2014.

Kicking off Friday, September 19th, 6:00-7:00pm is the VIP Press Conference for the official launch of the @Miami Miami Downtown Arts District (MDAD).

The exterior venue will have a the Life Is Art VIP Bombay Sapphire Lounge accompanied by DJ’s, live music, Food Trucks, Wall Brawl, and performance artists. Thank you to our sponsors: Bombay Sapphire for supplying complimentary beverages for our VIPs to sip, Chrome Event Furnishing for supplying furnishings to get your lounge on, and McCormick Place, Downtown Miami for being our host! Proceeds from VIP tickets benefit Life Is Art.
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From 7:00pm – Midnight, McCormick Place will transform the special event venue into a Black Box Theater. The Black Box Theater will be exhibiting award winning short films from the MIA Animation and the Miami Short Film Festival from7:00-9:00pm followed by a Stand-Up Comedy Show from 9:00pm-Midnight, hosted by comedian Freddy Stebbins.

The 2nd and 3rd floors are home to Fine Art Studios and the entire 7th Floor houses Eleazar Delgado Studio, all will be open to the public.
Complimentary transportation will be provided by Freebee.

We look forward to having you join us in this celebration!

MDAD is a non-profit organization that serves cultural institutions and museums, galleries, local artists and studios, as well as, businesses, event venues, hotels, and restaurants that further awareness in History, Art, and Culture for the Downtown and Brickell area. MDAD aims to unify the Downtown and Brickell Arts District by providing a variety of programs that allow the community to explore the arts district, such as First Friday Downtown Art Night, or providing exposure and educational events through a variety of membership support services. A Proclamation from the Office of Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez will be presented to founding board members: Sean McCormick, Lee Ann Lester, Katy Sekeres Stallfus, & James Echols, on behalf of all Downtown cultural organizations, and indoctrinating the formation of MDAD.

Soul Of Miami, Life Is Art and In The Loop 305 present the River Of Art 18 Pop-Up Social Event 9/23/14

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THE LAST RIVER OF ART FOR 2014
Soul Of Miami, Life Is Art and In The Loop 305 present the River Of Art 18 Pop-Up Social Event
RiverOfArtWeb18SOULTuesday, September 23, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cocktail Collection, upstairs at Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33130 Map
Tickets: $10 with Advance RSVP using discount code “SOUL” ($20 regular price without RSVP)
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Bringing People and Art Together
The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miami’s good people, changemakers, activists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs and artists.
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Featured Artists: Edilberto Aponte, Marcelo Salup, David Martins
Auditory Art by -UOM-
Featured Charity: DOC IT! Detect Ovarian Cancer in Time
Music by DJ Hank Justice

Supported by Fabulous Miami – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – Catalyst Miami

Each month, Life Is Art brings the community together at our River Of Art pop-up art-in-public-places show to socialize through the power of the arts with the goal of exposing new artists, introducing new people to art appreciation, providing an inspiring space to make new connections, showcasing local businesses and charities, while providing a fun break during the work week. Cocktail Collection is providing a complimentary welcome drink and light bites!  The modest $10 door fee goes to support Life Is Art’s mission.

Art is an inspiring talking point, discussing it is a great way to break the ice. Culture is one of the primary elements that build community and hosting a business networker within an art show is a unique way to encourage socializing, so be sure to bring plenty of business cards and an open mind!

About -UOM-
UOM was originated in early 2007 as a multi-disciplinary project with emphasis in non- traditional, Vintage and electronic instruments, and performance technique.
-UOM- primal energy is often in direct superposition with more sophisticated forms of sound production, such as cutting edge real-time recording and looping and the use of current and vintage electronics.
This all-embracing approach has taken the project through a path of collaboration with the visual and performing arts. We have performed in Art Centers and galleries, during exhibition openings and artists performances. We have improvised music during video installations, contemporary dance performances and played in artist-designed sets.

About Edilberto Aponte
My pieces evoke critical views of social, political and cultural issues. I journal my life’s perspectives and experiences in pencil, ink, and paint-using the canvas as an abstract mirror to reflect my mental images and convey my emotions. The communion of words, lines, or shapes meld on canvas into one-becoming the allusion of my personal reality.
My art consist of abstract drawings in pencil, color, acrylic and ink. My anxious imagination has been inspired by nostalgic memories of my poignant life events, native metropolis of San Juan Puerto Rico and South Florida.

About Marcelo Salup
1. Began professionally as a concert photographer for Vibraciones magazine in Madrid, Spain.
2. Switched to international advertising and lived in half a dozen cities: Madrid, London, New York, Mexico City, Santo Domingo, San Juan and Buenos Aires
3. Specialize in portrait photography

About David Martins
I was born in Boston, then raised mostly in Miami.I am currently in school to become an anthropologist with my main focus on shamanic studies. I chose this path because I love to learn and teach and therefore enjoy studying the original teachers; the shamans from around the world. I have been drawing,sketching, and painting my whole life. My art has always been and always will be a way for me to record the path of my thoughts and feelings at any particular point in life. My pieces are reflections of symbols and archetypes that connect us all. Creations that speak to the subconscious mind as well as the vibratory senses

About DOC IT! Detect Ovarian Cancer in Time
DOC IT’s primary mission is to help find a screening test and/or cure for ovarian cancer. Our proceeds go to medical facilities dedicated to hoping that one day soon we can create proper screening for ovarian cancer, because unfortunately pap smears and regular GYN check-ups usually do not detect it until is too late. As a matter of fact, ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among American women.

About the Cocktail Collection at Tobacco Road
Cocktail collection is the new “hidden” cocktail lounge located above Tobacco Road at the old upstairs room. We feature a rotating original cocktail menu, great music and a monthly showcase of a local artist. The cocktails are one of a kind and the atmosphere encourages conversation.

About the River Of Art Program
The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About In The Loop 305
In The Loop 305 is an emergent space seeking to revolutionize our city’s creative economy. Building on the amazing work already happening throughout the city, In The Loop 305 will advocate for new talent and businesses, curate an events calendar that helps reduce silos and push Miami to be a hub for collaboration, innovation and culture.

About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

About Soul Of Miami
The Soul Of Miami has become one of the most popular local community sites in south Florida. It includes an extensive calendar, listing all sorts of happenings from all over the area: charity, arts, happy hours, concerts, networkers, nightlife, fairs, festivals and so much more. Tens of thousands of active south Floridians visit the site every month.

Art Show Opening featuring Cuban Artist ANgel Larrua 8/29/14

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Art Show Opening featuring Cuban Artist ANgel Larrua
Friday, 08/29/2014 – 08/29/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Augst_2014_showGaleria Adelmo
1165 SW 6TH Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Art Show Opening Featuring Cuban Artist Angel Larrua.
Complimentary wine and cheese.
Parking available at The Latter-Saints Church on the corner of 12th Ave and 6TH Street

YoungArts Salon featuring Joshua Bell with a screening of HBO’s Joshua Bell: YoungArts MasterClass and a performance by Bell and YoungArts Alumni 9/8/14

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YoungArts Salon featuring Joshua Bell with a screening of HBO’s Joshua Bell: YoungArts MasterClass and a performance by Bell and YoungArts Alumni
Monday, 09/08/2014 – 09/08/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
joshua-bellNational YoungArts Foundation
2100 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: $35 General Admission | $28 Members (with promo code)* | $20 students (with valid ID)

Join us for the premiere screening of HBO’s Joshua Bell: YoungArts MasterClass, followed by a Salon with Bell and YoungArts alumni moderated by the President & CEO of Universal Music Classics, Elizabeth Sobol, and sponsored by the Knight Foundation. The evening will conclude with a performance by Bell and YoungArts alumni.

From Literature to Painting 8/22/14

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From Literature to Painting
Friday, 08/22/2014 – 08/22/2014 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Cuba-Ocho-FlyerCuba Ocho
1465 SW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33135
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Cost: Free

The artists of Art Emporium (a fine arts Miami group) have interpreted literary masterpieces in painting and some sculptures. Complementing this cultural event, there will be live performances: a short play, a Latin band, a ballet dance, recitation, and singing. Please join us as we also introduce our new gallery scheduled to open in the fall of 2014.

Photographs of the Summer Art Series by Miami’s Independent Thinkers at The James Royal Palm on 8/20/14

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Miami’s Independent Thinkers presents Summer Art Series  featuring local artist Ted VanCleave and Dan Schneiger at The James Royal Palm on  on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. We enjoyed amazing complimentary bites and cocktails fromFlorida Cookery.

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Photographs of Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art present the River Of Art 17 Pop-Up Social at Tongue & Cheek on 8/19/14

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Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art present the River Of Art #16 Pop-Up Social at Tongue & Cheek on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

Featured Artists: Monique Lassooij, Judith Mistor, Alejandro Cuadra and Prince Aderele.

Featured Charities: Indie Film Club and Whereby.US

About the River Of Art Program:

The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

Supported by Supported by Sweat Records – Fabulous Miami – Tony Major Events – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – You and I Are Love –  Soul Of Miami

Next month River of Art is September 23rd at Cocktail Collection at Tobacco Road so save the date!

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