Category: Arts & Culture Parties

Words & Wine Feat. Stef Silva Music 6/29/16

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Words & Wine Feat. Stef Silva Music
Wednesday, 06/29/2016 – 06/30/2016 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
13474966_10154069539246609_2149592725080578857_oChurchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Ave,
miami, Florida 33162
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Cost: Free before Midnight ($5 after)

Wednesday June 29th 8pm Churchill’s Pub presents:

Words and Wine featuring Stef Silva

Starts @ 9p
21+ Free Before Midnight ($5 after)
+18 Over Welcome – $5 Cover Always for Under 21

Open Mic
Drum Circle
Live Music
Spoken Word
Hosted by Rio Dios Mio & Michelangelo Chavarro

Drink specials:
Come early!!
Amazing happy hour until 8pm
$2 PBR & rolling rock until 8pm!!!
$4 Fireball & Sailor Jerry All Night!!!

Come join us for a wonderful night with beautiful sounds!
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..

New Words & Wine Format:

Open Mic Sign up Sheet opens at 9pm Sharp
ALL BANDS MUST be set up by 10pm

10p – 11:30p Open Mic List Performers

11:00 – 12:45p Featured Acts Perform

Drummers & Jammers get there early! We have an outside area for jammers, smokers, vendors, hoopers, & spinners!!! Please respect the venue and help local art and music thrive. NO OUT SIDE DRINKS ALLOWED! If we see this, you will kindly be kicked out of the venue. 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

Belly Dance Painting Parties at Belly Motions 6/24/16

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Belly Dance Painting Parties at Belly Motions
Friday, 06/24/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
PAINTING-PARTIESBelly Motions
8235 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33143
RSVP / Register
Cost: $45

Join Alexandra, professional dancer and artist as she takes you through the relaxing, enchanting and unique experience of painting!

Bring wine and cheese and paint the night away!

Reserve you canvas TODAY!

Friday, June 24
$45 in advance / $55 day of

live.love.laugh.PAINT!

Space is Limited!

Call for more information: 305-663-1553

Instrumental Magic 2 6/27/16

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Instrumental Magic 2
Monday, 06/27/2016 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
INSTRUMENTAL-MAGIC-2-COVER-1.1-1Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th St,
Miami, Florida 33135
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Cost: FREE

Henry Stone Music presents Lemon City Rhythm Section’s album release party for Instrumental Magic 2 and Miami Lighthouse for The Blind Benefit. Great music, awesome historic venue, amazing cause, delicious food and drinks. Come on out and have a good time!

A Midsummers Nights Steam 7/2/16

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A Midsummers Nights Steam
Saturday, 07/02/2016 – 06:00 pm – 02:00 am
13427839_1123262541086681_2828657912491818067_nsteamKroma Gallery
3670 Grand Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33133
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Cost: Free

Let off some midsummer steam ! Come to the closing party of our Tempus Fugit Steampunk Art Exhibit, brought to you by Rivet Nation and Kroma Gallery.. Cosplay , Film Screenings by MiSciFi and Agatino Zurria, A special Steampunk Cake courtesy of MyMagicCake.com and a Jam session . Steampunk attire greatly encouraged, but NOT required .

Words & Wine Sunday Funday Edition Feat. Starve Marve The Sound Feeder 7/3/16

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Words & Wine Sunday Funday Edition Feat. Starve Marve The Sound Feeder
Sunday, 07/03/2016 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
13087238_10209270236855754_8284030807604870713_oBooks & Books
265 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Calling all Miami Talent and curious minds to our 2nd edition of Words & Wine Sunday Funday style at Books & Books in the Gables.

Now EVERY 1st Sunday of the Month

Starting July 3rd (4th of July Weekend)

Join us for a relaxed evening where you can wind down to some spoken word, acoustic acts, comedy, drums, and much more.

Hosted By : Nikki & Melvin

Featuring the very talented Starve Marve The Sound Feeder

Very simple set up. Only one mic that plugs in to house system. If you need anything else for your set up please bring the equipment ♥

Open Mic sign up starts at 6:30p SHARP
This is NOT A LATE NIGHT Event

ALL AGES Welcome! Super family-friendly Event =)

This is a NO COVER Event

Delicious Food & Refreshing Drinks Available
Come Early for their extended Happy Hour Specials

Happy Hour until 10p
$4 Beers
$4 Wine
$4 Snacks

Come by and check out the books, order a beer or a glass of wine, and hang out with us this Sunday.

Any questions please contact Nikki Rodriguez @ 786 728 4748 or email art_is_life111@hotmail.com

Words & Wine Feat. Happy Wizard Man & Open Jams Edition 6/22/16

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Words & Wine Feat. Happy Wizard Man & Open Jams Edition
Wednesday, 06/22/2016 – 06/23/2016 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
13322025_10154030605036609_4145160620321081933_nChurchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: $5 After 9pm

Wednesday June 22nd 8pm Churchill’s Pub presents:

Words and Wine
On The Patio Stage
$5 after 9pm

Open Mic
Drum Circle
Live Music
Spoken Word
Hosted by Rio Dios Mio & Michelangelo Chavarro

featured acts:

Happy Wizard Man & Open Jams
$5 After 9pm
18+ welcome

Drink specials:
Come early!!
Amazing happy hour until 8pm
$2 PBR & rolling rock until 8pm!!!
$4 Fireball & Sailor Jerry All Night!!!

Come join us for a wonderful night with beautiful sounds!

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..

New Words & Wine Format:

Open Mic Sign up Sheet opens at 9pm Sharp
ALL BANDS MUST be set up by 10pm

10p – 11:30p Open Mic List Performers

11:00 – 12:45p Featured Acts Perform

Drummers & Jammers get there early! We have an outside area for jammers, smokers, vendors, hoopers, & spinners!!! Please respect the venue and help local art and music thrive. NO OUT SIDE DRINKS ALLOWED! If we see this, you will kindly be kicked out of the venue. 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

The Art of Dance: A DanceAfrica Miami Kickoff Reception 6/17/16

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The Art of Dance: A DanceAfrica Miami Kickoff Reception
Friday, 06/17/2016 – 06/17/2016 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Delou-Africa-DanceAfrica-buzz-eventAfrican Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 NW 22nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33147
RSVP / Register
Cost: $20 donation

Join the Friends of Delou Cultural Ambassadors to kickoff the launch of DanceAfrica Miami with a cocktail reception and performance by the Delou Africa Dance Ensemble.

The Art of Dance: A DanceAfrica Miami Kickoff Reception
Friday, June 17
6PM – 8PM

African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 NW 22nd Ave, Miami

RSVP: www.DanceAfricaMiami.eventbrite.com
Admission: $20 donation to support the return of DanceAfrica Miami

Miami is the latest city to be added to the nationwide DanceAfrica festival network and join the likes of Brooklym, Washington, DC, and Chicago. As the country’s most renowned festival celebrating African dance, music, and culture, DanceAfrica Miami is spearheaded by South Florida-based Delou Africa and will be presented in August in conjunction with the organization’s 7th Annual African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida (A.D.D.D.F.F). The relaunch is the second for DanceAfrica Miami and was first presented to the South Florida community during the 1990’s. For more information, visit www.adddff.delouafrica.org

Make It Personal 6/11/16

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Make It Personal
Saturday, 06/11/2016 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Kevin-Coster-Shinola-Wynwood-June-11-1Shinola Wynwood
Shinola Wynwood, 2399 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Come celebrate Wynwood Second Saturday at Shinola’s Make It Personal event with local artist Kevin Coster. Guests will be provided with complimentary customization with the purchase of a Shinola journal.

Words & Wine 6/15/16

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Words & Wine
Wednesday, 06/15/2016 – 06/16/2016 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
1013148_597357390309348_2095985900_nChurchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Ave,
miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: free

Wednesday June 15th 8pm Churchill’s Pub presents:

Words and Wine

Open Mic
Drum Circle
Live Music
Spoken Word
Hosted by Rio Dios Mio & Michelangelo Chavarro

featured acts:

T.O.A. (testing our abilities) w/ t3o
no cover for 21+, $5 for under 21
18+ welcome

Drink specials:
Come early!!
Amazing happy hour until 8pm
$2 PBR & rolling rock until 8pm!!!
$4 Fireball & Sailor Jerry All Night!!!

Come join us for a wonderful night with beautiful sounds!

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..

New Words & Wine Format:

Open Mic Sign up Sheet opens at 9pm Sharp
ALL BANDS MUST be set up by 10pm

10p – 11:30p Open Mic List Performers

11:00 – 12:45p Featured Acts Perform

Drummers & Jammers get there early! We have an outside area for jammers, smokers, vendors, hoopers, & spinners!!! Please respect the venue and help local art and music thrive. NO OUT SIDE DRINKS ALLOWED! If we see this, you will kindly be kicked out of the venue. 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.

Good Morning Coral Gables 6/16/16

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Good Morning Coral Gables
Thursday, 06/16/2016 – 07:30 am – 09:00 am
GMCG-06-16-2016The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
RSVP / Register
Cost: $25-$40

Get ready for a sizzling breakfast at The Coral Gables Chamber Of Commerce’s monthly ‪#‎GoodMorningCoralGables‬ featuring Steven Altshuler, M.D. Senior VP of Health Affairs with a special performance from the winners of Young Talent Big Dreams on Thursday, June 16, 7:30 a.m. at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables.

MegaRumba Colombia 7/16/16

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MegaRumba Colombia
Saturday, 07/16/2016 – 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
MegaRumba2016Tamiami Park
11201 SW 24 Street,
Miami, Florida 33165
Website
Cost: Starts at $15

This July 16, Miami will bleed yellow, blue and red to celebrate Colombia’s Independence Day with well-known artists Jorge Celedón, El Grupo Niche and Reykon. The all-day MegaRumba Colombia will bring Colombians together in Miami to celebrate their heritage. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities in honor of the land of beautiful women, great food and a thousand rhythms.

MegaRumba Colombia has invited a select group of artists to perform at this year’s Colombian Independence Day celebration, which will also include folkloric dance groups and a showcase of Colombian Paso Fino horses throughout the day. The Budweiser sponsored event will offer Colombian folklore, hand-made arts & crafts and Colombian food for sale. This year’s celebration will go back to its original location at Tamiami Park, where parking is for free!

Comedian Alejandro Ospina will emcee the main stage during prime time hours, which will feature urban music singer Reykon and El Grupo Niche, who is shaking the world of Colombian salsa and fulfilling the musical legend left by the late Maestro Jairo Varela. To close out the Colombian Independence Day festival, MegaRumba will feature world-renowned idol of Vallenato music, Jorge Celedón, winner of the 2007 and 2014 Latin Grammy.

Tickets start at $15, and can be pre-purchased online at www.MegaRumbaColombia.com

MegaRumba Colombia is brought to you by SWARM, creators of Grovetoberfest, Wynwood Art Walk, Cinco de Mayo Brickell, Basel House and many other fun, high-profile events.

For more information, visit www.MegaRumbaColombia.com. Follow them on Facebook at Facebook.com/MegaRumbaColombia, on Twitter at @MegaRumbaCol or Instagram at @MegaRumbaColombia. Follow SWARM on Facebook at Facebook.com/SwarmEventAgency and Instagram @Swarm_EventAgency. #SWARMwithus

Afrikin 7/2/16

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Afrikin
Saturday, 07/02/2016 – 07:00 pm –
13Afrikin
Secret Location In Design District,
Miami, Florida 33137
Website
Cost: 25

Afrikin is a celebration of history, culture, people – us. Through art, food, music, and talks, we’ll highlight the ingenuity, economic, and social opportunity of the world’s fastest growing region – Africa.

While we emphasize the promise of the African diaspora, we recognize our responsibility to the world – to better the lives of others and the communities we serve. We hope that Afrikin will inspire you to do the same.

Proceeds from Afrikin will benefit Give Me Dignity, an organization that raises awareness about Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA).

Words & Wine 6 Year Anniversary Party 6/8/16

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Words & Wine 6 Year Anniversary Party
Wednesday, 06/08/2016 – 06/09/2016 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
13336015_10209482247515888_8907158630554980360_nChurchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: 0.00

Wednesday June 8th 8pm Churchill’s Presents:
Words and Wine 6 Year Anniversary
Open Mic
Drum Circle
Live Music
Spoken Word
hosted by Rio Dios Mio & Michelangelo Chavarro

Featured Acts:
Atajos
Symbiotic Simians: http://www.facebook.com/symbioticsimianslove
Dyna Edyne: http://www.facebook.com/DynaEdyne

NO COVER for 21/+, $5 for under 21
18+ welcome
Drink Specials:
$2 PBR & Rolling Rock until 8PM!!!
$4 Fireball & $4 Sailor Jerry All Night!!!

Come join us for a wonderful night with beautiful sounds!
Our NEWEST HOME Churchill’s Pub
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!!
AMAZING HAPPY HOUR Until 8pm
New Words & Wine Format:
Open Mic Sign up Sheet opens at 9pm Sharp
ALL BANDS MUST be set up by 10pm
10p – 11:30p Open Mic List Performers
11:00 – 12:45p Featured Acts Perform

Drummers & Jammers get there early! We have an outside area for jammers, smokers, vendors, hoopers, & spinners !! You name it. 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.. 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.
https://www.facebook.com/events/218242561896392/

Tour The Tower 6/18/16

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Tour The Tower
Saturday, 06/18/2016 – 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Tour-Tower_-Instagram-copyMDC Museum Of Art + Design
600 Biscayne Blvd,
MIAMI, Florida 33132
Website
Cost: FREE WITH RSVP

Experience the MDC Museum of Art + Design through a FREE guided monthly tour of its exhibitions and get a chance to learn the history behind Miami’s iconic Freedom Tower building. Tours are limited to a maximum of 20 people, lasting approximately one hour and include the first floor of the Freedom Tower and second floor of the Museum.

GOGO MOAD!: Let’s Make A Mural 6/18/16

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GOGO MOAD!: Let’s Make A Mural
Saturday, 06/18/2016 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
MDC MUSEUM OF ART + DESIGN
600 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: FREE

GOGO MOAD!: Let’s Make a Mural!
Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 1 – 4 PM

Free And Open To Kids Of All Ages!
We are exploring murals! We are looking to the work of iconic artist Richard Haas. Locally known for the massive Art Deco “Arc de Triomphe” that overlooked the original Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel, Haas has made a huge impact on the Miami art community. Recently, over 50 of Haas’ works on paper, preparatory sketches and models were donated to the MDC Permanent Art Collection. JOIN US on Saturday, June 18th, as we create our very own collaborative community mural!

Portuguese Artists Reveal the Light of the Tropic 06/09/16

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Portuguese Artists Reveal the Light of the Tropic
Thursday, 06/09/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
InvitationMerzbau Gallery
2301 North Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Miami, Fl. Portugal Tropical is an art exhibition that brings to Miami an approach to the work of three prominent Portuguese contemporary artists, who carry out their artistic views in different expressive ways but are bounded by the exoticism and sensuality of the tropics. A selection of paintings by Pedro Calapez, landscapes by Monica Miranda and ceramic sculptures by Maria Ana Vasco Costa are the core of the exhibition curated by Alda Galsterer and Veronica de Mello in Merzbau Gallery (Wynwood, Miami) from June 9th.
Calapez’ color palette proposes an approach to the tropics with expressive and dynamic lines, from the perspective of this Lusitanian artist. Meanwhile, the photographic images of landscapes delicately embroidered by Miranda offers a reading through a visual fabric that unites tropical wild nature, with a human hand holding the knitting needle. The subtle strength of Vasco Costa ceramics, remembers us that tropics also has an urban side that lives in a symbiotic way with forests, mountains and rivers.
The confluence of these artistic proposals, bonded together with an organic line by the curators, parts by the influence that Portugal receives from the tropics since years ago: music, food, dances and traditions from Africa and America, part of this country’s memories, enriched and nourished. Portuguese contemporary artists can prove it.
For Arsen Wannissian and Glauco Avila, both founders and directors of Merzbau Gallery hosting this exhibition felt very natural, but was always a very important project to achieve. Merzbau is a space dedicated to showcase an innovative program that promotes diversity in the arts, as an intense cultural exchange in our city. The exhibition is presented in partnership with REDE, a contemporary art agency that works within the artistic community in countries such as, Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Macau, Mozambique, São Tome and Principe, bringing a new perspective in the art market. Merzbau has been positioned as an international platform for curatorship and artists all over the world.
Miami, known as a cultural melting pot, seems to be the right stage for this exhibition. “We hope our city received this proposal with enthusiasm, and take this unique opportunity to see the tropical light through the eyes of these talented Portuguese artists” Wannissian said.

FPL’s Manatee Lagoon summer series features waterfront art classes 6/10/16,

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FPL’s Manatee Lagoon summer series features waterfront art classes
Saturday, 06/10/2016 – 07/30/2016 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm
Manatee Lagoon
6000 N. Flagler Drive,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
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Cost: $15 for 90min class kids/ $30 for 2 hour adult class

Starting this summer, Manatee Lagoon is offering patrons onsite art classes twice weekly, providing class participants sweeping waterfront vistas of the Lake Worth Lagoon to help channel their creative energies. Adult classes are on Friday evenings; children’s classes are Saturday afternoons. Local artist and Manatee Lagoon “Manatee Master” Hannah Cooper, will lead the classes.

Beginning on Friday, June 10, for adults and Saturday, June 11, for children ages 6-12, guests will be invited to learn about the Lagoon and its ecosystem though artistic expression. Adults will paint a different Lake Worth Lagoon species each week, while simultaneously learning about that particular animal’s place in the overall local ecosystem. Adults will leave each class with their original canvas.

Children’s art activities will vary and include seascapes on canvas or coconuts, drawing food cycles, water colors, sculpting and crafts. Adults and children alike will learn art techniques such as mixing colors and shading while at the same time gain an understanding of the scientific wonders of the area’s animals and habitats.

On Fridays, guests experience a creative and relaxing night out, and on Saturdays, the beautiful scenery, free coffee and Wi-Fi help parents while away the time as their children have fun with art and science. Classes are $30 per two-hour session for adults; $15 for each 90-minute children’s class. The registration fee covers all supplies. Space is limited, and participants may register at Manatee Lagoon or online for Artful Learning and can access a complete monthly calendar of events at VisitManateeLagoon.com/events.

Miami CIty Ballet Upper Room Summer Dinner Party at The Deck at Island Gardens 6/1/16

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Miami CIty Ballet Upper Room Summer Dinner Party at The Deck at Island Gardens
Saturday, 06/04/2016 – 07:00 pm –
The Deck at Island Gardens
888 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $20/person for Upper Room Members $45/person for non-members

Upper Room Summer Dinner Party at The Deck at Island Gardens

Cool off this summer with the Upper Room’s exclusive evening on the Miami Riviera!
Saturday, June 4, 2016

7 p.m. | Sunset Cocktails
8 p.m. | Three-course Waterfront Seated Dinner
10 p.m. | Dancing and celebration in Miami’s most scenic and stylish new spot

Join MCB for a scenic summer dinner party at The Deck at Island Gardens. Upper Room members and guests are invited to enjoy a three-course seated dinner, cocktails and dancing at Miami’s first-ever super yacht marina, overlooking the city’s beautiful oceanic landscape and skyline. We hope to see you for an evening of lively conversation, sunset cocktails provided by Absolut Elyx, and delicious cuisine!

Following dinner, guests are invited to stay and enjoy the summer evening at The Deck.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to membership@miamicityballet.org or 305.929.7000 x 1402 by Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

Canvas Club 6/16/16

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Canvas Club
Thursday, 06/16/2016 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Drinkhouse Fire and Ice
1672 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Miami’s first Ice Bar and Experimental Cocktail Fire Lounge, Fire & Ice, invites South Beach’s residents and tourists to express themselves with the introduction of Canvas Club – combining the magic of painting with the enjoyment of delicious cocktails and libations. Led by artistic visionary, Asa F. Charles “Ash”, the new painting class will encourage inspiration on the canvas inspired by crafted concoctions in their glasses.

Canvas Club 6/2/16

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Canvas Club
Thursday, 06/02/2016 – 06/02/2016 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
CanvasClub17x17posterDrinkhouse Fire & Ice
1672 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Miami’s first Ice Bar and Experimental Cocktail Fire Lounge, Fire & Ice, invites South Beach’s residents and tourists to express themselves with the introduction of Canvas Club – combining the magic of painting with the enjoyment of delicious cocktails and libations. Led by artistic visionary, Asa F. Charles “Ash”, the new painting class will encourage inspiration on the canvas inspired by crafted concoctions in their glasses.

Art & Juice – Summer Themed Family Event at Southland Mall’s “Festive Fridays” 6/10/16

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Art & Juice – Summer Themed Family Event at Southland Mall’s “Festive Fridays”
Friday, 06/10/2016 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
festivefridays_2016flyerSouthland Mall
20505 S Dixie Hwy,
Miami, Florida 33189
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Cost: Free

Hands-on activities and interactive events for the entire family to enjoy! Southland Mall presents all new entertainment in the month of March for their ongoing “Festive Friday” event series, showcasing the talents of local musicians, dancers and artists. Every Friday evening, shoppers are invited to enjoy live entertainment and interactive activities alongside family and friends at the “Festive Friday” stage, located in the mall’s Center Court from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join a longstanding “Festive Fridays” favorite, Art & Juice, for a summer-themed “Festive Fridays.” Hosted by Art & Juice founder Raquel Torrent, children will participate in various arts and crafts activities to celebrate the sunny season.

Downtown Block Party Bash 6/2/16

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Downtown Block Party Bash
Thursday, 06/02/2016 – 06/02/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
PMGLogo_New300 Rental Biscayne Project
243 Northeast 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Join us for a night of music, food and fun as Property Markets Group (PMG) celebrates the launch of their first South Florida rental development by hosting the Downtown Block Party Bash on Thursday, June 2 from 7-10 p.m. The all-ages, free event will be held at 243 Northeast Third Street in Downtown Miami and will feature two live bands, the best beer gardens and food trucks in town, a local makers market, a startup showcase, and arcade and carnival games for attendees to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there!

Shinola & Snyder New York Invite You to Sip + Sketch Featuring Brian Butler 6/1/16

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Shinola & Snyder New York Invite You to Sip + Sketch Featuring Brian Butler
Wednesday, 06/01/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Sip-Sketch-WynwoodShinola Wynwood
2399 Northwest 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $30

Join for a workshop led by artist Brian Butler. Explore the art of sketching with a glass of wine at your side, and be one of the first people to test our new Shinola sketch books. Cost includes a Shinola sketch book, wine and art supplies.

RSVP_Wynwood@Shinola.com

Sweet Summer Movie Nights with Sugar Factory at Hotel Victor 6/13/16

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Sweet Summer Movie Nights with Sugar Factory at Hotel Victor
Monday, 06/13/2016 – 08/08/2016 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Hotel Victor
1144 Ocean,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Monday nights just got a whole lot sweeter with Hotel Victor and Sugar Factory this summer. Introducing a monthly movie night series where the second floor terrace of Hotel Victor will be set up with a giant outdoor screen and seating and complimentary popcorn and half off candy bags by Sugar Factory.

Bring your appetite and indulge in the following candy-themed movies every second Monday of the month from June through August:

• June 13 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
• July 11 – Chocolat
• August 8 – Sweet Home Alabama

Movie nights are free and open to the public. Seating opens at 7:30PM with movies starting at 8PM.

PAMM Inside|Out Hialeah Art Walk 6/3/16

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PAMM Inside|Out Hialeah Art Walk
Friday, 06/03/2016 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment
4800 Palm Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
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Cost: Free

Join Pèrez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) Inside | Out at Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment for an evening of artful fun, food trucks, live music, and more.

Explore artworks on view throughout the park and post your best photo to Instagram with #InsideOutUSA and @pammpics for a chance to win an iPad Mini 2 and a PAMM membership.

This event kicks off the National #InsideOutUSA contest taking place in four cities, Akron, Detroit, Miami and Philadelphia, June 3-12, 2016.

MANO Fine Art presents Knock on Wood 5/21/16

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MANO Fine Art presents Knock on Wood
Saturday, 05/21/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Knock-on-Wood-Urban-Brewery-copyMANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2 Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

Revered for its strength and beauty wood is perhaps one of the oldest mediums used for artistic expression. Join MANO Fine Art on Saturday,May 21 and meet eight contemporary artists who continue to work with wood but with a different aesthetic; using materials that are local and reclaimed, to incorporate the authentic nature of wood in a new visual language that is fresh, bold and confident.

The exhibit, Knock on Wood includes panel paintings, intriguing sculptures with subliminal forms, and installations juxtaposed to underscore the strength, beauty and sensual nature of wood.

Craft Beer Tasting
Urban Brewers will be pouring three of their signature artisan craft beers.
On tap: Urban’s Honey Wheat, American Cream Ale and Belgian Dark Strong.

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.

“EXPRESSIONS: The Afterlife of Color” Art Exhibit Closing Cocktail Reception 7/21/16

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“EXPRESSIONS: The Afterlife of Color” Art Exhibit Closing Cocktail Reception
Sunday, 07/21/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Expressions-Exhibit-1_IGMilander Center for Arts and Entertainment
4800 Palm Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
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Cost: Free

Join us in celebrating the success of “Expressions” with a free closing cocktail reception with live music, beverages, and more. The Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment is proud to have showcased a collective body of artwork by seasoned and emerging home based artists. From cutting edge to trend setters; art that is finely rendered to loose and experimental innovations; “Expressions” showcased a luminous exhibition for art lovers and beloved collectors.
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Acompáñenos para celebrar el éxito de “Expressions” con un cóctel y fiesta de cierre gratis con música en vivo, bebidas, y más. El Centro de Milander de Artes y Entretenimiento se enorgullece de haber exhibido un cuerpo colectivo de obras de arte por artistas emergentes y locales. Desde innovadores a pioneros al arte; arte que se finamente presta a innovaciones experimentales, ” Expresiones ” exhibió una exposición luminosa para los amantes del arte y coleccionistas.

Sandy Levy ? Visual Impact Photography presents Texture of Nature 5/21/16

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Sandy Levy ? Visual Impact Photography presents Texture of Nature
Saturday, 05/21/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sandy-Levy-May-2016-Flyer-Revised-copySandy Levy / Visual Impact Photography
4406 SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

There is no mistaking the energy and playfulness of organic patterns in Sandy Levy’s new photography series, THE TEXTURE OF NATURE. Levy knows nature’s magical qualities and takes the viewer on a fantastic journey showcasing the unique texture and characteristics of nature. Everyone is invited to enjoy the exhibit on Saturday, May 21 | 7-10 pm during the Bird Road Art Walk.

Summer Art Classes for Grades 1-12 6/13/16, 8/19/16

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Summer Art Classes for Grades 1-12
Monday, 06/13/2016 – 08/19/2016 09:00 am – 04:00 pm
Children-Art-PictureNSU Art Museum
1 East Las Olas Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: Members Session 1: $350, Session 2: $315; Non-members session 1: $475, session 2: $425

Summer Art Classes for Grades 1 -12
Two week Sessions beginning June 13- August 19
Monday-Friday (9am-4pm)

Class offered: Intro to Art, Drawing and Painting, Photography, Character Design, Digital Arts, Fashion Design, and More.

Limited number of scholarships available.
To register and for more information, call 954-262-0239 or http://nsuartmuseum.org/learn/classes/
Price: Members Session 1: $350, Session 2: $315; Non-members session 1: $475, session 2: $425

Learn to Tango with Tango Out on SOBE 5/19/16

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Learn to Tango with Tango Out on SOBE
Thursday, 05/19/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
purchased-from-shutterstock_237817846-TANGO-OUT3LGBT Visitor Center Miami Beach
1130 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15.00

Tango Out with us!

Class from 7-9 Thursday night at the LGBT Visitor Center

Tango Out Classes:
(You can come with a partner or Solo!!)
Thursday Nights-
7:00 – 8:00 tango class for beginners and intermediate dancers
8:00-9:00 guided practice all levels.

$15 7:00- 9:00 Class and Practice
$10 8:00- 9:00 Practice

At Tango Out we celebrate an inclusive atmosphere . Everyone can enjoy and dance Tango in a welcoming atmosphere of same sex couples and diverse friends.

Tango Out
Embrace whoever you want! Abraza a quien quieras!
Cell: 786-530-7876

Artists in Action! talk with Dara Friedman 5/28/16

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Artists in Action! talk with Dara Friedman
Saturday, 05/28/2016 – 05/28/2016 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Girls’ Club
117 NE 2nd St,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
More Information
Cost: Free

Proxy Selves: a fast-paced, prompt-driven writing workshop with Girls’ Club writer in residence Jan Becker

$20 registration

“Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes.”
– Walt Whitman, “Song of Myself”

Proxy Selves is a poetry/creative nonfiction workshop that will explore and give voice to the multitudes of self contained within each writer.
Participants will explore how relationships, politics, setting, time and other factors alter others’ perception of us as individuals, and how projection of self is altered under different circumstances. Participants can expect to produce a series of short poetry/creative nonfiction pieces, gain inspiration for further writing after the workshop concludes, and become more comfortable with developing a drafting process.

Writers of any level are welcome. This generative workshop is designed to silence the inner critic that plagues most writers, and allow access to an uninhibited writing voice–or as Whitman might phrase it, sound a “barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world.”

Metaxy and the Magic City 5/21/16

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Metaxy and the Magic City
Saturday, 05/21/2016 – 07/23/2016 07:00 pm – 09:00 am
metaxy2Yo Miami
294 NE 62nd Street,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: Free

Yo Miami and artist Kareem David Piper are pleased to announce the opening reception for “Metaxy and the Magic City.” Concrete Beach Brewery will be providing refreshments for the opening and closing receptions, occurring respectively on May 21st, 2016 and July 21st 2016. Music will be by Kwesi Kris. Kareem’s work reflects the contemporary human condition of existing in a transient state. His work questions the true depth of these relationships created with people and places which are encountered only in passing. They evoke a feeling of internal splitting or dislocation, and force the viewer to question how they perceive their own reality. This body of work reflects Piper’s feelings and perceptions of various social settings and transient scenes he encounters on a daily basis while living in Miami. The depicted images are sourced from photos the artist has taken while riding the Miami Dade Metrorail. The Metrorail is very close to the artist’s studio, and is itself very symbolic of the transient state that exists here in Miami. This exhibition serves as a celebration and validation of the Master of Fine Art in painting degree he will be receiving this year from MIU. His studio can be found in downtown Miami at 500 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33132 and is available for visits by appointment only.

Mini Muse: Architecture Of Edward Larrabee Barnes 7/16/16

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Mini Muse: Architecture Of Edward Larrabee Barnes
Saturday, 07/16/2016 – 07/16/2016 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm
minimuse_final-021NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
1 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Website
Cost: $5 museum members; $10 non-members.

Mini Muse is a monthly education program for children ages 5-10. Participate in a 30th anniversary architectural tour of the Museum’s modernist building dedigned by renowned architect Edward Larrabee Barnes and use architectural patterns, minimalist finishes and curvilinear lines to design your own museum.

Space is limited. Reservations required.

RSVP: moareservations@moafl.org or 954-262-0258.

the GOOD, the BAD, and the NAUGHTY party 5/21/16

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the GOOD, the BAD, and the NAUGHTY party
Saturday, 05/21/2016 – 10:30 pm – 03:33 am
GBK-Simple-FB-AdEminent Domain
9801 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33150
Website
Cost: $20

Join us for a night of Divine Kink where you will tap into the most erogenous spot of yourself: Your mind…

Expect the EXPECTED!!!
Sometimes, you may know what to expect, but it’s the way that you receive it that makes all the difference… No worries, you can also expect lots of surprises… This is the Official Closing party for the ARTundressed 2016 event and we are planning to go BIG!!! So, do expect lotsa kinky displays and amusement props… Do expect great kinky and sexually charged performances all throughout the night… Do expect a very fun and sexy and open-minded crowd to mingle with… do expect great music to keep you dancing all night-long… But, most importantly do expect something different from the norm and a memorable put-that-one-in-the-bank time!!!

the GOOD… the BAD… and the NAUGHTY, the official Closing Party for ARTundressed 2016 has a strict Dresscode Policy:
the GOOD – All-White Attire
the BAD – All-black or All-red Attire
the NAUGHTY – Fetish Wear (Leather / Latex) or Industrial Costumes

Special Performances By:
LADY LETHE
XENA
SMOKE
MIRA
ADAM ANGEL
ERIK VON GUTENBERG
L.MICHELE HAUTE
CARMEN AMARA
ILLS ANGELS
WAX-MASTER
SIR DREADS
AND MORE…

Festish Fashion Show By:
Von Gutenberg Couture

For more information, visit the main event website: http://artundressed.com/index.php/info/closing-party
For Tickets: http://artundressed.com/index.php/attend/buy-tickets

ARTundressed 2016 Creative Nude Art Festival 5/19/16 – 5/21/16

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ARTundressed 2016 Creative Nude Art Festival
Thursday, 05/19/2016 – 05/21/2016 06:00 pm – 12:00 am
artundressed flyer_combo - R House - 800pxEminent Domain
9801 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33150
Website
Cost: Check website

South Florida’s Sexiest Art Exhibition returns in 2016

Explore the fiery sensuality of the human form at ARTundressed – A Creative Nude Art Festival. Featuring works from emerging and established artists from around the world, the festival is part entertainment and part exhibition: a carefully curated showcase of truly creative, truly original, and truly erotic artwork, and a multi-day extravaganza with live music, performances, interactive workshops and activities; celebrating the human body and spirit in its most innate state. ARTundressed enables art collectors, enthusiasts, as well as the general public to discover artistic talent in both visual and performance aspects of the nude art genre.

This year, ARTundressed 2016 will take place at two locations:

This year, ARTundressed 2016 will take place at two locations:

• Thur. May 19th, 8pm – Midnight — The Opening Reception at R HOUSE (2727 NW 2nd Avenue, Wynwood, FL), welcomes participating artists, performers, contributors, staff and the public to mingle and enjoy a great night of reprised nude art, plus entertainment by some of South Florida’s finest burlesque dancers and sketch artists.

• Fri. May 20, 6pm – Midnight & Sat. May 21, 4pm – 10pm –– The Main Event is at EMINENT DOMAIN – (9801 NW 7th Ave., N. Miami, FL). Expect to experience something different each day with multiple themes covering Burlesque and Circus acts, and Fetish Performances. Get ready to join in the interactive activities and various workshops that are designed to engage the attending guests and convert them from observers to participants.

Event Highlights:
• Art Exhibition showcasing over 200 exceptional curated art pieces
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• An impressive collection of creative erogenous artworks hardly seen
• More than 60 participating artists are planning to attend the Exhibition
• Participation and art installations by local and international artists, performers
• Live shows and performances; Live music, deejays; Chic Provocative Fashion
• Fetish Fashion Show by Von Guttenberg Magazine
• Theatrical and Choreographed performances by CircX
• Cine Noir – Showing a collection of Erogenous Short Films, Videos, and Animation
• Live Art Workshops and Interactive Community Art Wall for guests 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)

We are looking for Volunteers and Performers… If interested, sign up on the website: www.artundressed.com

PLEASE NOTE: All Press/Media personnel must apply for accreditation and acquire proper Press Passes for coverage of the ARTundressed ’16 Creative Nude Art Festival. Info and Registration Forms for ‘Press Pass Request’ can be found in the |PARTICIPATE| menu at the top section of the event site.

Learn to Tango on South Beach- Tango Out 5/12/16

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Learn to Tango on South Beach- Tango Out
Thursday, 05/12/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
purchased-from-shutterstock_237817846-TANGO-OUT2LGBT Visitor Center Miami Beach
1130 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15.00

Fun Tango classes on South Beach!!

CLASS FROM 7-9 Thursday night at the LGBT Visitor Center

Tango Out Classes:
(You can come with a partner or Solo!!)
Thursday Nights-
7:00 – 8:00 tango class for beginners and intermediate dancers
8:00-9:00 guided practice all levels.

$15 7:00- 9:00 Class and Practice
$10 8:00- 9:00 Practice

At Tango Out we celebrate an inclusive atmosphere . Everyone can enjoy and dance Tango in a welcoming atmosphere of same sex couples and diverse friends.

Tango Out
Embrace whoever you want! Abraza a quien quieras!
Cell: 786-530-7876

Gables Global Groove 5/12/16

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Gables Global Groove
Thursday, 05/12/2016 – 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
global-groove-e-vite-2016Douglas Entrance
800 Douglas Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
RSVP / Register
Cost: $35

Join Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason along with leaders of the Greater Miami Consular Corps. and the international Business community at the Annual ‪#GablesGlobalGroove‬ presented by The Coral Gables Chamber Of Commerce’s Global Business Affairs Committee on Thursday, May 12, 5:30 p.m. at Douglas Entrance. Get Ready for a fun international night!

Opera Gallery x Maison&Objet 5/10/16, 5/12/16

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Opera Gallery x Maison&Objet
Sunday, 05/10/2016 – 05/12/2016 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Opera Gallery Miami
140 NE 39th St #239,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: FREE

Opera Gallery Miami celebrates Maison&Objet Americas May 10-13 with an exceptional display of modern and contemporary works by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Marc Quinn, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Jean Dubuffet and Fernando Botero, among others. Join the gallery for extended hours and cocktails May 10 and 12th, from 6-9 PM.

RSVP: OperaGallery@taraink.com

The Miami Rail FUN-raiser 5/14/16

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The Miami Rail FUN-raiser
Saturday, 05/14/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
2016-FUNraiser-Evite-minThe Palm Court Event Space
140 NE 39th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Buy Tickets
Cost: Tickets are $125 each or $200 for a couple

Please join in supporting The Miami Rail at this year’s FUN-raiser on Saturday, May 14th from 8pm – 11pm in Miami’s Design District at The Palm Court Event Space. THE THEME IS PROM!!! So be ready to slow dance, drink the spiked punch and maybe even make out in the kissing booth!

This year’s FUN-raiser has a special mission of helping us allocate the funds we need to hire our first full time Editor in Chief. This is critical to the success of the Miami Rail, Miami’s only culturally specific magazine of note, and we can only do it with your help.

Pop Up Appraisal Fair Miami 5/14/16

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Pop Up Appraisal Fair Miami
Saturday, 05/14/2016 – 05/08/2016 01:00 pm – 08:00 pm
PopUpAppraisalFairMiamiMADE At the Citadel
8325 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: Free

We will be hosting a pop-up appraisal fair for the community to bring artwork or art objects for a free, verbal appraisal!

This event will be FREE and open to the public!

The event will kick-off Saturday, May 14th from 1-5pm at MADE at the Citadel where we’ll be providing free verbal appraisals and a complementary exhibit. Following, there will be an opening night reception with a lecture/discussion on the appraisal process and resources for attendees for future appraisal needs. Refreshments will be provided. Please join us May 15th from 5-8pm at MADE at the Citadel (8325 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138)!

Following the opening night reception, we invite members of the community Sunday (May 15th) to attend for a free, verbal appraisal.

A verbal appraisal can range from $50 to $150 PER ITEM. Please bring one to three pieces and you will receive a free, verbal appraisal on the items.

Schedule of Events:
Saturday, May 14th:
1-5pm- Free Verbal Appraisals
5-8pm-Opening reception, exhibit, discussion, and free verbal appraisals

Sunday, May 15th:
11am-5pm-Free Verbal Appraisals

**Unfortunately we cannot provide valuations on certain items. These items include stamps, coins, furniture, jewelry, and silver. We are more than happy to provide the names and contact information for area specialists who would be better able to assist you in these areas.

Exhibit Treal From Haiti with Love Contemporary Haitian Art Exhibit 5/21/16

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Exhibit Treal From Haiti with Love Contemporary Haitian Art Exhibit
Saturday, 05/21/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
trealmindwarehouse
111 NE 1st Street, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

May is Haitian Heritage month! And being that our two co-founders and curators are Haitian, we’re paying homage to who we are with “From Haiti with Love”.

Haiti has had a long history of creating breath taking artwork. Art created from the greatest of joys and deepest of pain that has connected with every soul on even the smallest level. In fact, Haitian art is highly sought after by collectors all across the globe.

With a collection of contemporary visual artists with the blood of Ayiti flowing through their veins and spilling onto their works, you will be left at awe and seeking to own it all! Join us for a celebration of Haiti with art, live performances and music into an undeniable scene exploding with gifted of artists of Haitian descent!

ARTISTS:
Brenda Presil
Lawerence Jean-Louis
Belinda Wright
Ismael Duret
Mackenson Jean
Elyjah Xavier Fleurant
Judah James Powell
Tracy Guiteau
OMG Ray

Performances by:
Ayiti Bluez
Cleo J’Adore
O Solon
Yanatha Desourve

If you’d like to become a sponsor or have inquires on how you can be apart in keep things flowing smooth… email exhibittreal@gmail.com

Tango Class at TANGO OUT then hang out for 5 de Mayo on SOBE 5/5/16

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Tango Class at TANGO OUT then hang out for 5 de Mayo on SOBE
Thursday, 05/05/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
purchased-from-shutterstock_237817846-TANGO-OUTLGBT Visitor Center Miami Beach
1130 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15.00

Tango Out with Us!

And then have some 5 de Mayo fun on SOBE!

CLASS FROM 7-9 Thursday night at the LGBT Visitor Center and then we will head on over, a block away, to the Astor Social Club to hang out for 5 de Mayo.
There is a great bar and awesome live music with the fantastic voice of Maryel Epps.

Tango Out Classes:
(You can come with a partner or Solo!!)
Thursday Nights-
7:00 – 8:00 tango class for beginners and intermediate dancers
8:00-9:00 guided practice all levels.

$15 7:00- 9:00 Class and Practice
$10 8:00- 9:00 Practice
(there is no cover for the social club afterwards)

At TANGO OUT we celebrate an inclusive atmosphere . Everyone can enjoy and dance Tango in a welcoming atmosphere of same sex couples and diverse friends.

TANGO OUT
Embrace whoever you want! Abraza a quien quieras!
Cell: 786-530-7876

Class at Tango Out and 5 de Mayo fun on South Beach 5/5/16

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Class at Tango Out and 5 de Mayo fun on South Beach
Thursday, 05/05/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
purchased-from-shutterstock_237817846-TANGO-OUT1LGBT Visitor Center Miami Beach
1130 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15.00

TANGO OUT with us!
And then have 5 de Mayo fun on South Beach!

CLASS FROM 7-9 Thursday night at the LGBT Visitor Center
and then we will head on over, a block away, to the Astor Social Club to hang out for 5 de Mayo. There is a great bar and awesome live music with the fantastic voice of Maryel Epps.

Tango Out Classes:
(You can come with a partner or Solo!!)
Thursday Nights-
7:00 – 8:00 tango class for beginners and intermediate dancers
8:00-9:00 guided practice all levels.

$15 7:00- 9:00 Class and Practice
$10 8:00- 9:00 Practice
(there is no cover for the social club afterwards)

At Tango Out we celebrate an inclusive atmosphere . Everyone can enjoy and dance Tango in a welcoming atmosphere of same sex couples and diverse friends.

Tango Out
Embrace whoever you want! Abraza a quien quieras!
Cell: 786-530-7876

Kentucky Derby Garden Party at Wynwood Diner 5/7/16

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Kentucky Derby Garden Party at Wynwood Diner
Saturday, 05/07/2016 – 04:00 pm –
Wynwood-Diner_Kentucky-Derby_igWynwood Diner
2601 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

This Saturday, May 7th, from 4pm to sundown, Wynwood Diner will host a Kentucky Derby Garden Party. Guests are invited to come and enjoy Woodford reserve mint juleps, deviled eggs, bourbon-glazed brisket sliders, and more. Along with a backyard screening of the Kentucky Derby, guests will be treated to live entertainment by The French Horn and DJ Self Born. Dress to impress with your bow ties, sear suckers, and derby hats for the best dressed contest!

Wynwood Diner is located at 2601 N.W. 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127. To stay up to date, follow Wynwood Diner on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WynwoodDiner/ and Instagram @WynwoodDiner.

Young Artist Initiative at Lou La Vie 5/7/16

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Young Artist Initiative at Lou La Vie
Saturday, 05/07/2016 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
Lineup-Annoucement-YAI-05.07Lou La Vie
(Entrance on NE 15th Street) 1444 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL, Florida 33132
RSVP / Register
Cost: $15

The Young Artist Initiative presents an exceptional partnership with Lou La Vie and the Miami Micro Theater. Join us on Saturday, May 7th for a new experience featuring live theater and an incredible lineup of musicians, live performances, installments, exhibitions, and more!

The cultural virus that has infected the city of Miami in the past decade has led to the rise of art-driven concepts and has drawn the attention of designers, architects, and overall creators from all corners of our globe, whose presence has helped in the development and enrichment of Miami’s cultural personality.

The Young Artist Initiative aims to celebrate and encourage this creative spirit by instilling “Renaissance” as the conceptual base of its next installation. All participating artists have been presented with the challenge of addressing the cultural rebirth occurring in the city of Miami and consider its effects and ramifications on the identity of our city. Their performances and installations will exist as reflections of their individual interpretations on the matter, expressed through each of their iconic aesthetics and methodologies.

We invite you to enjoy and ponder the reflection of Miami’s Collective of Young Artists on Saturday, May 7th at Lou La Vie featuring Miami’s Micro Theater!

RSVP/Tickets include,
– Admission to the Young Artist Initiative
– Complimentary admission to all 7 Miami Micro Theater performances

A garage is available for all guests on 1425 NE 2nd Ave 33132 Miami, FL and open until 4:00a.m.

Guests must be 21+. Tickets are non-refundable. $20 cover charge will apply at the door.

Miami City Ballet School Benefit Performance 5/7/16

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Miami City Ballet School Benefit Performance
Saturday, 05/07/2016 – 05:30 pm –
benefit-performance-picMiami City Ballet Studios
2200 Liberty Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost:

Miami City Ballet School Benefit Performance
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Tickets: $100
5:30pm| Cocktail Reception at Vintro Hotel
7:30pm | Performance at MCB Studios – Lynn and Louis Wolfson, II Theater
Post – Performance champagne toast with faculty and performers

Members of the MCB School Ensemble Pre-Professional Division will be showcasing a number of works including excerpts from classical ballets such as La Bayadère and Giselle, as well as original works by MCB faculty. Tickets include a private reception at the Vintro Hotel prior to the performance, as well as a celebratory champagne toast to follow – sales directly benefit the MCB School and the MCB School Scholarship Fund.

For more information on how to purchase tickets or make a donation to the MCB School, please call Melissa Rosko at 305.929.7000 x1415 or email at rosko@miamicityballet.org.

Baby Jane Happy Hour + AFROHEAD Cocktails at NOBE67 4/28/16

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Baby Jane Happy Hour + AFROHEAD Cocktails at NOBE67
Thursday, 04/28/2016 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
image-1White Dot Gallery
2245 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

NOBE67, a fashion + art pop-up concept in Wynwood, invites you to happy hour hosted by BABY JANE POP-UP BAR and cocktails by AFROHEAD on Thursday, April, 28 from 5-8pm.

The Barnacle under Moonlight Concert featuring Keith Johns 5/8/16

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The Barnacle under Moonlight Concert featuring Keith Johns
Sunday, 05/08/2016 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
BarnacleConcertThe Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway,
Miami, Florida 33133
Website
Cost: $10, $3 (Children 6-9), Free (Under 6)

End Mother’s Day on the perfect note with an evening of great music under the moonlight with Keith Johns (link is external) in concert. Johns is a Miami-raised folk artist who crafts dynamic, beautifully layered music that reflects the variety of emotions present in all of our lives: at times joyful and celebratory, at times sorrowful and longing. He delivers richly nuanced stories in his unique voice with lyrics that are soulful and honest.

Bring the family and kids, spread out on chairs or a blanket on the grass and get ready for a great night of music and community!

Tango Out Class and Drinks Afterwards 4/28/16

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Tango Out Class and Drinks Afterwards
Thursday, 04/28/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
purchased-from-shutterstock_237817846-TANGO-OUT1LGBT Visitor Center Miami Beach
1130 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15.00

Tango Out with us!
And then let’s go out for a drink afterwards!!
CLASS FROM 7-9 Thursday night at the LGBT Visitor Center and then we will head on over, a block away, to the Astor Social Club to hang out and listen to the incredible voice of Maryel Epps, with a great bar and awesome music.

Tango Out Classes:
(You can come with a partner or Solo!!)
Thursday Nights-
7:00 – 8:00 tango class for beginners and intermediate dancers
8:00-9:00 guided practice all levels.

$15 7:00- 9:00 Class and Practice
$10 8:00- 9:00 Practice
(there is no cover for the social club afterwards/ you can purchase drinks)

At Tango Out we celebrate an inclusive atmosphere . Everyone can enjoy and dance Tango in a welcoming atmosphere of same sex couples and diverse friends.

Tango Out
Embrace whoever you want! Abraza a quien quieras!
Cell: 786-530-7876

Mapping the Heart 5/7/16

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Mapping the Heart
Saturday, 05/07/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The-Timekeeper-25X6X6Gallery @ CGAF
3390 Mary St #128,
Miami, Florida 33133
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Cost: Free

On the heels of its very successful spring exhibition series, the Gallery @ CGAF will open the summer season with a unique solo exhibition by Miami artist Aimee Perez on Saturday, May 7. On view until June 24, Mapping the Heart will feature nearly 30 works by Perez, including her highly regarded “Figurehead and Origin” clay sculpture series that explore contemporary, religious and biblical themes through the gestures of human emotions. In addition, the exhibition will also serve as a backdrop for a presentation of awards to local arts students that same evening.

Mapping the Heart by Aimee Perez, will run now through June 24. The exhibition opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. The Gallery @ CGAF is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

Shinola Wynwood Sip and Sketch with Christina Petterson 5/4/16

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Shinola Wynwood Sip and Sketch with Christina Petterson
Wednesday, 05/04/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Sip-Sketch-may_evite-022Shinola Wynwood Store
2399 Northwest 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
Buy Tickets
Cost: $30.00

Join Christina Petterson at Shinola to explore the art of sketching in your very own Shinola Sketchbook. Cost includes Shinola Sketchbook, material and wine from Union Wine Co. Ticket must be pre-purchased for entry.

Day of Thrones Field Day 4/24/16

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Day of Thrones Field Day
Sunday, 04/24/2016 – 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
FieldDay011The New Tropic
9885 Hammocks Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33196
Buy Tickets
Cost: 5

Co-presented by O, Miami, Miami–Dade County District 11 Commissioner Zapata, and The New Tropic, Day of Thrones is an epic, team-competition battle of “field day”-style games mixed with nerdy brain games.

Four “houses” compete against one another at Hammocks Community Park in The West End. All will have fun, but there can be only one house at the end sitting on the throne.

Tickets ($5) and sign-up are required and include a “house” t-shirt. Space is limited, sign up now!

We’ll have DJ Hottpants and DJ Lolo spinning tunes to keep you pumped up.

We have a BBQ Smoker joining us too. They’re going to be selling a delicious mix of BBQ Ribs, burgers and sides.

Subway will be on site with poetry sandwiches along with Kind Bars giving you all the energy boost you need.

Tug of war, kick ball, math competitions, shakespearean sonnet reading contests, bounce houses, food trucks, music and more! Game of Thrones comes back the evening of the 24th. What better way to celebrate and get HYPED!?

Young Artist Initiative at Lou La Vie 5/7/16

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Young Artist Initiative at Lou La Vie
Saturday, 05/07/2016 – 05/08/2016 08:00 pm – 04:00 am
Screen-Shot-2016-04-18-at-16.09.20Lou La Vie
1444 Biscayne Blvd #113, Miami, FL 33132,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free Early Admission; $15 General Admission; $20 at the door.

The Young Artist Initiative presents an exceptional partnership with Lou La Vie and the Miami Micro Theater. Join us on Saturday, May 7th for a new experience featuring live theater and an incredible lineup of musicians, live performances, installments, exhibitions, and more!

The Young Artist Initiative aims to celebrate and encourage this creative spirit by instilling “Renaissance” as the conceptual base of its next installation. All participating artists have been presented with the challenge of addressing the cultural rebirth occurring in the city of Miami and consider its effects and ramifications on the identity of our city. Their performances and installations will exist as reflections of their individual interpretations on the matter, expressed through each of their iconic aesthetics and methodologies.

We invite you to enjoy and ponder the reflection of Miami’s Collective of Young Artists on Saturday, May 7th at Lou La Vie featuring Miami’s Micro Theater!

First Annual Earth Day and Holistic Lifestyle Festival 4/23/16

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First Annual Earth Day and Holistic Lifestyle Festival
Saturday, April 23, 2016, 11:00AM- 3:00PM
earth day flyer 2016MOCA Plaza
770 NE 125th St.
North Miami, FL 33161
Free Admission and Free Parking
For further information please call: (305)-416-6868
sustainavillage@aol.com

This Years’ Theme: Climate Change and Rising Sea Level

Environmental Education, Environmental Music, Children’s Activities, Art, Craft, Vegan and Vegetarian Food, Sustainable Services, Environmental Agencies, Holistic Products, Demonstrations, Plants and Free Raffle

Entertainment Featuring: Lanny Smith –The Earthman and Grant Livingston-on Guitar

Beacons: By João Enxuto And Erica Love 4/13/16-6/19/16

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Beacons: By João Enxuto And Erica Love
Wednesday, 04/13/2016 – 06/19/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Beacons-FlyerArtCenter/ South Florida
924 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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BEACONS: BY JOÃO ENXUTO AND ERICA LOVE

Opening April 13 at the ArtCenter/South Florida, New York-based artists João Enxuto and Erica Love’s institutionally-focused work forms the basis of their new show “Beacons.” The exhibition builds upon their continued interest in the role technology plays in mediating the power dynamics between institutions and their publics.

Running through June 19, 2016 at the ArtCenter’s Project 924 gallery, the exhibition features a 15- minute video Institute for Southern Contemporary Art (ISCA): a proposal for an institution that utilizes an algorithm to analyze the contemporary art market in order to automate a production plan to create the means for artists to work otherwise. This strategy outlines the way in which artists can successfully make inroads into the global art market. The video—with scenes shot in Atlanta and in Miami Beach—sets up the framework for the exhibition where viewers can expect to engage with the gallery as a system of objects, artworks, and sensors––relaying both the signal and noise of data monitoring.

www.artcentersf.org. l ArtCenter/South Florida | 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 | (t) 305.674.8278

Heart Core 4 – Featuring Wynwood Inspire.Us Toastmasters 4/28/16

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Heart Core 4 – Featuring Wynwood Inspire.Us Toastmasters
Thursday, 04/28/2016 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
HEART-CORE-4-Ad-Facebook2The Awa Kava Lounge
3930 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

Looking for a creative community? Want to connect with other problem-solvers like you?

HEART CORE is a grassroots networking affair for creatives and innovators — organized by Miami-based artists. We’ve got emerging art, vegan food, live music, kava and special guests!

Wrapped in art of all kinds, HEART CORE features community leader groups and gives them the spotlight to present their current projects and future initiatives.

The Waking Hearts artists supply creativity and production. They collaboratively adopt and support sustainable ideas and improve our communities with art-inspired solutions.

This month our special community guests are Wynwood Inspire.Us Toastmasters with Michael C Fernandez!

Performances by:
The Nostalgic Minds
Mercury Wolff and Pluto Lord Wolff

Featured Heartists:
Craig A. Hamilton – Artist

About Wynwood Inspire.Us Toastmasters:

Wynwood Inspire.Us Toastmasters is an organization focused on improving your public speaking and communication skills. Its mission is to develop these skills within the talented community of artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals in Wynwood and the greater Miami area. At Toastmasters, we seek to promote a friendly environment in which members support the growth of their peers. Wynwood Toastmasters provides the tools and support necessary to help you develop into the best communicator you can be.

Wynwood Inspire.Us Toastmasters is a young organization eager to serve the local community. Our unique club brings together an extensive network of like-minded individuals interested in personal growth. It is our goal to provide our members with the best club experience we possibly can.

Learn more at: www.WynwoodInspire.Us

About HEART CORE:

A social mixer for members of The Waking Hearts, the HeARTists, to meet and connect with other movers and changers in our community, a.k.a. YOU!

HEART CORE’s purpose is to celebrate and bring together the many collectives, groups, and coalitions in Miami under the same roof. Guests will network and talk about how they can collaborate in community projects and the like.

The events will consist of a curated live performances showcase, a pop-up art shop, live art, vegan food, kava, a presentation featuring a community group and creatives networker all night.

To Learn More: Visit www.thewakinghearts.org

The Texture of Nature 4/16/16

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The Texture of Nature
Saturday, 04/16/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sandy-Levy-April-16_edited-3Sandy Levy/ Visual Impact Photography
4406 SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

In Sandy Levy’s new series THE TEXTURE OF NATURE, there is no mistaking the energy and playfulness of organic patterns. It is apparent that Levy knows the woods; as he takes the viewer on a magical tour showcasing the unique beauty and characteristics of trees. THE TEXTURE OF NATURE opens Saturday, April 16 | 7-10 pm during the Bird Road Art Walk. For more info please contact305.389.2075.

The first 25 people to visit Sandy’s Studio the night of the opening will received a small signed original print of the image pictured here.

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René Romero Schuler 4/30/16

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Saturday, 04/30/2016 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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833 NE 4th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
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MAC Fine Art is pleased to present a solo exhibition from world-renowned artist René Romero Schuler. Join us for the opening reception on April 30th 6-10pm. René Romero Schuler is one of the most important and well-collected contemporary artists to emerge out of the Midwest in the last decade. The Chicago-based artist creates powerful paintings that convey both strength and vulnerability which are exhibited throughout Europe and the US.

Tango Class on Miami Beach- Tango Out 4/14/16

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Tango Class on Miami Beach- Tango Out
Thursday, 04/14/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
TANG-OUT-FLYER-Jpeg-BACK-only-April-2016LGBT Visitor Center Miami Beach
1130 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15 class and Practice

Tango Out with us!

We celebrate an inclusive atmosphere. Everyone can enjoy and dance Tango in a welcoming atmosphere of same sex couples and diverse friends.

Tango Out Classes:
You can come with someone or solo, everyone is welcome.

Thursday Nights-
7:00 – 8:00 tango class for beginners and intermediate dancers
8:00-9:00 guided practice all levels.

$15 7:00- 9:00 Class and Practice
$10 8:00- 9:00 Practice

For more info email info@raysullivandance.com
Or call 786-530-7876

SoFlo Swing Party 4/15/16

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SoFlo Swing Party
Friday, 04/15/2016 – 04/15/2016 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
12719520_448410252021741_1921494539026322036_o-1Center for Social Change
2103 Coral Way, 2nd Floor,
Miami, Florida 33145
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Cost: $10

South Florida Lindy Collective (SFLC) welcomes you to its new home at Center for Social Change (C4SC). Check out what we do, why we do it, and how Swing Dance is going to change the world…again.

• Intro to Swing Lesson (perfect for complete beginners)
• Vintage & current music by local Swing phenom, DJ Babs
• Social dancing

If you’ve never tried Swing Dancing before, this is the perfect night for you. Take the lesson and forget the stress of the workweek. No partner is necessary. We recommend that you wear comfortable footwear that won’t fly off your feet. Vintage-inspired attire is welcomed and encouraged. All ages welcome. Bring friends and make new ones. :-)

Know someone you think would love to learn to dance? Make sure to share this event!

NOBE67 GRAND OPENING 4/22/16

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NOBE67 GRAND OPENING
Friday, 04/22/2016 – 05/08/2016 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
nobe67-FlyerWHITE DOT GALLERY
2245 NW 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI, Florida 33127
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Cost: FREE

Join us at the opening event on April 22 from 7-11pm to check out the first of its kind fashion + art pop-up concept in Wynwood.
The pop-up, which will open its doors in Wynwood from April 22nd through May 8th, offers a variety of curated selected clothing and accessories from designers not readily available elsewhere. Offering both women’s and men’s wear, the selection will feature everything from eveningwear to everyday clothing in a range of prices. NOBE67 will house over 20 up and coming designers as well as more established designers such as Charles Phillip Shanghai, Manebi, Moda Zeta, Gelareh Mizrahi, Cords for Music, Palme D’Or Swimwear, Dauntless- New York, Jeux de Vie Designs, Artteca, Bow-Teo, Jimmy Lion and Fiji Ties, while artists such as Van Alpert and Camilo Rios will be on-site showcasing their works of art.

HARRISART presents WOOD WORK 4/16/16

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Saturday, 04/16/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4432 SW 75 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: free

Four artists find their way with wood…each sharing a personal dialogue with this seductive material.

Jane Harris – Liliana Leiro – Maria Patino – Ana Maria Sarlat

Traditionally, a fifth anniversary is celebrated with a gift made of wood. The exhibit, WOOD WORK officially forms part of an ongoing celebration for the Bird Road Art Walk’s fifth anniversary. Join the celebration experience each of the exhibitions that showcase wood as a medium during the April edition of the Bird Road Art Walk:

WOOD WORK
presented by HARRISART
4432 SW 74 Ave | Miami 33155

KNOCK ON WOOD
presented by MANO Fine Art
4225 SW 75 Ave | Miami 33155

WOOD THAT WOWS
presented by Miguel Rodez Art Projects
4229 SW 75 Ave | Miami 33155

HARRISART is the working studio of Miami-based artist Jane Harris, an exhibition and project space for art related events.
HARRISART participates in the Bird Road Art Walk that is held on the third Saturday of each month.

MANO FineArt presents Knock on Wood 4/16/16

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MANO FineArt presents Knock on Wood
Saturday, 04/16/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Knock-on-Wood-Invitation_edited-2MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: free

Wood art has a long history that can be traced to ancient cultures through mythology and folklore. It would appear that man has always had an ambiguous relationship with trees and wood. Worshipped for perceived magical powers, and revered for its strength and beauty this age old element is perhaps one of the oldest mediums used for artistic expression.

Today contemporary artists continue to work with wood but with a different using materials that are local and reclaimed artists explore the unique characteristics of wood pushing the boundaries to incorporate the authentic nature of wood in a new visual language that is fresh, bold and confident.

The exhibit, Knock on Wood includes panel paintings, intriguing sculptures with subliminal forms, and exhilarating installations juxtaposed to underscore the strength, beauty and sensual nature of wood.

Traditionally, a fifth anniversary is celebrated with a gift made of wood. The exhibit, Knock on Wood is an exceptional gift and officially forms part of an ongoing celebration for the Bird Road Art Walk’s fifth anniversary. Join the celebration experience each of the exhibitions that showcase wood as a medium during the April edition of the Bird Road Art Walk:

WOOD WORK presented by HARRISART | 4432 SW 74 Ave | Miami 33155

KNOCK ON WOOD presented by MANO Fine Art | 4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr) | Miami 33155

WOOD THAT WOWS presented by Miguel Rodez Art Projects | 4229 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr) | Miami 33155

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.

Miguel Rodez Art Projects presents WOOD THAT WOWS 4/16/16

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Miguel Rodez Art Projects presents WOOD THAT WOWS
Saturday, 04/16/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4229 SW 75 Ave (2nd Fllor),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

Fifth anniversaries are celebrated with wood, as, by the fifth year, the relationship gains increased solidity and continues to grow strong. The Bird Road Art Walk is celebrating its Fifth Anniversary with wood during October 2015-2016.

In order to dispel preconceived notions about the expressive power of wood, Miguel Rodez Art Projects initiated an exhibit showcasing the work of very talented contemporary artists. The house was packed with art-enthusiasts of all kinds.

The next iteration of the show will include spectacular new works. It will take place in conjunction with other wood-based shows opening at the Bird Road Art Walk, on April 16th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Come and experience each of the wood shows, which are taking place during the April edition of the Bird Road Art Walk:

WOOD WORK
presented by HARRISART
4432 SW 74 Ave | Miami 33155

KNOCK ON WOOD
presented by MANO Fine Art
4225 SW 75 Ave | Miami 33155

WOOD THAT WOWS
presented by Miguel Rodez Art Projects
4229 SW 75 Ave | Miami 33155

Inaugural Lecture by Professor Joseph Epstein 4/17/16

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Inaugural Lecture by Professor Joseph Epstein
Sunday, 04/17/2016 – 04/17/2016 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm
ProfessorEpsteinTemple Israel of Greater Miami
137 NE 19th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

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Contact: Jennifer Cohen, 954-482-3071 or jcohen520@aol.com

Lecture Series Created to honor Dr. Bernard and Jeanette Gordon Halperin
Temple Israel to host Professor Joseph Epstein

April 2016/Miami, FL/– Temple Israel of Greater Miami will welcome Professor Joseph Epstein who will kick off the inaugural lecture for the Dr. Bernard and Jeanette Gordon Halperin Memorial Lecture Series on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 4pm. The topic of the inaugural lecture is Jewish humor. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Professor Epstein is an essayist, short story writer, and editor. The author of more than 20 books, he was a lecturer at Northwestern University from 1974 to 2002 and is an Emeritus Lecturer of English there.

He is a contributing editor at The Weekly Standard and a long-time contributor of essays and short stories to The New Criterion and Commentary. In 2003, he was awarded a National Humanities Medal by the National Endowment for the Humanities. He originated the Enter Laughing feature which examines Jewish humor. William F. Buckley once wrote that he is “the wittiest” essayist alive.

This lecture is being underwritten by the Halperin families who created this lecture series to honor and remember their parents; Dr. Bernard Halperin and Jeanette Gordon Halperin.

“I have vivid memories of their passionate discussions about, among other things, Jewish culture, politics, movies, and books. Quite often, the most compelling lessons my parents taught me were sugar-coated with laughter,” said son Keith Halperin. “My siblings and I wanted to remember their love of laughter, and with Joe Epstein’s wit and wisdom, we could think of no better guest speaker to kick of this lecture series.”

Additional lectures will be planned in the future.

About Temple Israel of Greater Miami:

Founded in 1922 and located just north of Miami’s downtown business district, Temple Israel is Miami’s oldest Reform congregation.

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Calendar Listing:

What: Inaugural Lecture by Professor Joseph Epstein
When: Sunday, April 17, 2016
Where: Temple Israel of Greater Miami, 137 NE 19th Street, Miami Florida 33132
The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, contact Joel Berger or Nicolle Forest at
nforrest @templeisrael.net or call 305-573-5900.

Parks At Our Door: Planning Miami-Dade’s 21st Century Park System 4/12/16 – 4/28/16

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Parks At Our Door: Planning Miami-Dade’s 21st Century Park System
Tuesday, 04/12/2016 – 04/28/2016 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
MCAD-ParksMiami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Representing the voices of thousands of participants in hundreds of meetings over three years of development, the Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space Masterplan addresses the interconnectedness of life, and the potential for parks to provide an infrastructure that builds individual, community, and ecological resiliency and well-being. The drawings illustrate a shared vision for an integrated system of great parks and public spaces, natural and cultural areas, all linked across the region through greenways, waterways, complete streets and sidewalks. Three fundamentals guide the plan:
• Placemaking – creating dynamic, resilient communities for all people
• Health and Fitness – enhancing individual, family, and community health and well-being
• Conservation and Stewardship – protecting open space, connecting children to nature, developing park stewards, and advancing conservation
Most importantly, the plan establishes a process of inquiry designed to support ongoing exploration to address the challenges and opportunities of the future, while preserving the significant ecological and cultural legacy of one America’s largest and most diverse park systems.

For additional information and/or questions email: info@miamicad.org or call: (786) 361-1207
Details and tickets available at, http://bit.ly/1qlnuB2

HARRISART presents WOODWORK 4/16/16

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HARRISART presents WOODWORK
Saturday, 04/16/2016 – 04/16/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HARRISART-WOODWork_edited-1HARRISART
4432 SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

In HARRISART’s new exhibit WOODWORK, opening on Saturday, April 16, four artists find their way with wood… each sharing a personal dialogue with the seductiveness of the material. The exhibit features a selection of mixed media works, paintings and installations by Miami-based artists: Jane Harris, Liliana Leiro, Maria Patino and Ana Maria Sarlat.

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IMAGO “Art in Action” a new cultural space opening in Coral Gables 4/4/16

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IMAGO “Art in Action” a new cultural space opening in Coral Gables.
Wednesday, 04/06/2016 – 04/06/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Invitation-en-inglésIMAGO Art in Action
165 majorca ave,
coral gables, Florida 33134
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Miami, FL.- Imago “Art in Action” is a new cultural space opening on April 6th in the heart of Coral Gables. More than just another gallery, Imago Art in Action create and introduce an all-in-one multipurpose concept of cultural space with a purpose of contributing to growth and human development through the promotion of visual and fine arts and literature and committed to making inspiring experiences out of artistic expressions.

Ever since Miami´s cultural life began booming, the city seems friendlier and more humane to this kind of initiatives. Made up by Marlene Lebrun, Juanita Antonorsi, Raúl Lira, Thais Marquina and Trina Oropeza; a group of Venezuelan entrepreneurs specialized in many areas of arts and culture with more than 30 years of experience, which they´ve used to set the basis of this new cultural proposal.

This all-in-one space, designed for the growth and amusement of each as a unique and social individual, offers children and adults the possibility of enjoying art and literature while channeling talents and gaining knowledge, making it a great contribution to the city.

The center includes two areas from the world of arts -Visual Arts and Hispanic-American literature- into four vital spaces for its functioning: The Gallery, The Library, The Workshops and The Designer-Objects Store.

Imago Art in Action will offer a permanent programming where the community will be able to enjoy visual arts exhibitions, a small library and lecture room, gallery talks, cinema forums, classes, a store and special events designed for guest of all ages.

“ON” the opening exhibition.

“ON” has been established as the first exhibition which Imago “Art in Action” will use to formally open its cultural center; Marisela Chivico, who is responsible for the text, said: “When a new space that is allocated to disseminate culture and to facilitate the merging of reflection and enjoyment of art emerges, a light and a flame are turned on; and so we thought it favorable to name our first project “ON”.

Chivico points out that “the showing is comprised of ten Venezuelan artists linked to speeches engraved in a diversity of interests, all related to contemporary art, with proposals that address and answer to current dynamics and aesthetics” Harry Abend, Pedro Terán, Nadia Benatar, Sigfredo Chacón, Vicente Antonorsi, Patricia Van Dalen, Isabel Cisneros, Javier León, Paulo Castro and Rafael Rangel will show the best of their small formats in an exhibit beginning April 6th through the end of July.

IMAGO ART IN ACTION
OPENING RECEPTION
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016.
7 pm.
165 Majorca Ave. Coral Gables. FL 33134
www.imagoartinaction.com
R.S.V.P: hablemos@305publicrelations.net

Tango Out Class fun for everyone 4/7/16

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Tango Out Class fun for everyone
Thursday, 04/07/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
TANGO-OUT-Photo-embraceLGBT Visitor Center Miami Beach
1130 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15 class and Practice

Tango Out with us!
At Tango Out we celebrate an inclusive atmosphere . Everyone can enjoy and dance Tango in a welcoming atmosphere of same sex couples and diverse friends.
You don’t need a partner to come!

Tango Out Classes:
Thursday Nights-
7:00 – 8:00 tango class for beginners and intermediate dancers
8:00-9:00 guided practice all levels.

info visit Facebook page or call 786-530-7876

MANO Fine Art – Ethos & Pathos- A Conversation with the Artists 4/2/16

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MANO Fine Art – Ethos & Pathos- A Conversation with the Artists
Saturday, 04/02/2016 – 03:00 pm – 05:00 am
E-P-the-Daily-Rhetoric-March-19_edited-3MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

Ethos & Pathos | ArtTALK
Saturday, April 2, 2016 | 3-5pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave | Miami 33155

In Conversation with:
Jorge Ballara, MANO, Auroa Molina, Patricia Figueroa Sowers, Silvia Yapur.
Ethos & Pathos explores the faceted layers of who we are as humans, uniting basic beliefs, emotions and thoughts through the intensity of painting, drawing, sculpture and installation.

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.In Conversation With

Secret Doors Street Art Show to Benefit ArtCares for Kids 4/8/16

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Secret Doors Street Art Show to Benefit ArtCares for Kids
secretdoorsFriday, April 8 at 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Wynwood Warehouse Project
450 NW 27th Street
Miami, Florida, 33127
Admission to the show is $15 for adults in advance and $20 at the door. Children are Free.
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Just My Height Art Shows® brings fine art to young children’s eye level by displaying professional quality fine art at 36 inches high. Talking Off the Wall Magazine has been documenting the South Florida street-art scene for the past two years. These two organizations have joined forces to produce “Secret Doors,” a fine art show that will proudly feature 15 of South Florida’s best street artists and muralists to benefit ArtCares for Kids.

Sponsored by The Florida House Experience, VITAS Healthcare, Artist & Craftsman Supply, Aventura Mall and others, the show will feature family friendly street- and mural-style artwork.

The opening will feature games and hands-on art activities designed to engage patrons with the exhibits. Persons of all ages—from 2 to 102—are welcome to enjoy complementary light bites and age-appropriate beverages, including sponsored adult beverages provided by Peroni beer, with an open bar from 6 to 8 p.m., and a cash bar from 8 to 10 p.m.

A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to ArtCares for Kids, a Miami-based organization that takes art activities to children undergoing cancer and other intensive medical treatments at Jackson Memorial Holtz Children’s Hospital and Baptist Children’s Hospital. ArtCares for Kids will receive copies of a special coloring book comprised of the artwork being shown at the event. The “Secret Doors,” coloring book will be given to these children in an effort to raise their spirits and occupy their hands with bedside art projects.
The 15 “Secret Doors” artists are:
8Bit Lexicon
Aquarela
Luis Berros
DaveL
Nate Dee
G.G.
Kazilla
Monique Lassooij
Ernesto Maranje
Miguel Parades
Jenny Perez
REMOTE
SURGE
Ruben Ubiera
Derek Wilson

South Florida’s 1st Annual Star Search 4/15/16

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South Florida’s 1st Annual Star Search
Friday, 04/15/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
starsearchfacebookimagecroppedZuccarelli’s Italian Restaurant
4595 Okeechobee Blvd #126,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33417
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Cost: Free

Festival organizer Carmella Gambino and producer Joseph Bevelacqua are traveling South East Florida looking for classy, charismatic, non-professional crooners and songbirds to compete for prizes and an opportunity to perform at the South Florida’s Italian Festival on October 8 at Arts Park in Hollywood Fl.!

We will be looking for a male and female for each category:
Category #1 Performers who can sing the classy sounds of famous Italian performers
(Such as Ole Blue Eyes, Dean, Liza or Connie)
Category #2 Performers who can sing any song in the Italian language.

Contestants will be required to supply their own tracks, and sing 2 songs each for a chance to be our 2016 Star!

The 1st Competition will take place on:
April 15 at Zuccarelli’s Italian Restaurant in West Palm Beach from 7pm to 10pm

Advance registrations not required but suggested
For all info and rules please contact us via:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthFloridasItalianFestivalStarSearch
or e mail festivalsinflorida@gmail.com

FU Gallery- Pedro Saci Solo Show Opening 3/25/16

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FU Gallery- Pedro Saci Solo Show Opening
Friday, 03/25/2016 – 07:00 pm – 11:30 pm
FU_Pedro-SaciFU Gallery
8373 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: free

Starting this Friday @ 7PM at FU Art Gallery, our New exhibition “A walk though non-defined places” by Pedro Saci! Come by to mingle and see his amazing art work. ‪#‎FUArtGallery‬ ‪#‎GaleriaDeBarrio‬

Keeping their promise of inclusiveness, as well as that of featuring homegrown and Latin-American talent, FU Gallery presents the works of Brazilian-born artist Pedro Saci, making this his first show in the U.S. On view starting March 25th through the end of April, Saci’s exhibition, “A Walk Through Non-Defined Places,” will feature a series of overlapping colors alongside interventions with markers, charcoal, thread and collages – collectively composing various landscapes.

t.a. project gallery presents MAKAM 3/19/16

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t.a. project gallery presents MAKAM
Saturday, 03/19/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MAKAM_edited-1t.a. project gallery
4281 SW 75 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

In honor of Women’s History Month ta project gallery presents a solo exhibition featuring the work of popular painter and sculptor MAKAM known for his beautiful interpretations celebrating the many roles of women. Meet the artist and enjoy the CELEBRATION Saturday, March 19 during the Bird Road Art Walk | 7-10 pm.

t.a.project gallery | 4281 SW 75 Ave | Miami 33155 | 954.865.5963

HARRISART presents The Reading Room | An Art Performance 3/19/16

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HARRISART presents The Reading Room | An Art Performance
Saturday, 03/19/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 am
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4432 SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Browse Curl up, Read Aloud… HARRISART invites you to be part of a special performance art piece, THE READING ROOM during the Bird Road Art Walk. You become one of the performers, flip through pages get re-acquainted with books they’ve read, share their favorite excerpts, read aloud and engage in great conversations without librarians or book store staff to shhhhh you. Who knows what can happen. And yes the books are for sale.

MANO Fine Art presents Ethos & Pathos 3/19/16

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MANO Fine Art presents Ethos & Pathos
Saturday, 03/19/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 am
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4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: free

Gallery Reception:
Ethos & Pathos

Saturday, March 19, 2016 | 7-10pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave | Miami 33155

Featured Artists:
Jorge Ballara, MANO, Auroa Molina, Patricia Figueroa Sowers, Silvia Yapur.

Ethos & Pathos explores the faceted layers of who we are as humans, uniting basic beliefs, emotions and thoughts through the intensity of painting, drawing, sculpture and installation.

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.

Momentum Dance Company Hosts Performances 4/2/16 – 4/3/16

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Momentum Dance Company Hosts Performances
Saturday, 04/02/2016 – 04/03/2016 08:00 pm –
20150404_0228Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: General Admission $25 in advance, $30 day of show; Students and Seniors $12.

This Spring, Miami-based Momentum Dance Company, celebrates its 34th anniversary with a special weekend of performances, April 2 – 3, 2016, which will have the audience emotions twirling from laughter to tears to serene spirituality. Founder & Artistic Director of the Company, Delma Iles, will premiere three new works including Irresistible Pop, Forms Follow Man and Dido. The company will also perform Poems of Scriabin, a sorrowful and tender work by modern dance pioneer Anna Sokolow.

Spooky Empire Mid-Season Convention with Megastar & Shock Rocker Alice Cooper 4/1/16 – 4/3/16

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Spooky Empire Mid-Season Convention with Megastar & Shock Rocker Alice Cooper
Friday, 04/01/2016 – 04/03/2016 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Spooky-Empire-Poster-revised-1The Wyndham Orlando Resort
8001 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819,
Orlando, Florida 32819
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Cost: 3 Day Passes: $60 | 1 day passes Fri & Sun: $30 | Saturday: $35 | VIP: $199

Spooky Empire, who hosts the ‘Ultimate Horror Weekend’, one of the largest horror conventions in the nation every October, returns by popular demand, to its old stomping grounds for their mid-season convention on April 1 – 3, 2016 at The Wyndham Orlando Resort. The annual weekend event will feature an array of activities including celebrity autographs with meet & greets, Q&A’s led by special guests, and a tattoo festival with more than 25+ artists such as renowned tattoo artists from Ink Master on hand to tattoo eager guests. The weekend will also include a pre-con retro party on Thursday night, with music, movies, and more, plus after-hours events for paid attendees on Friday and Saturday, all taking place at Gatorville poolside. Expected celebrity guests include megastar and shock rocker Alice Cooper; the cast of Weird Science: Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith and Kelly LeBrock; Drea de Matteo from The Sopranos, Sons of Anarchy, and Shades of Blue; Paul Sorvino from Goodfellas and Repo: The Genetic Opera; Godzilla actor and stunt performer Tsutomu Kitagawa; the Dream Warriors from A Nightmare on Elm Street and many more. Purchase tickets in advance as prices increase at the door.

Join Us to Celebrate the Release of the Wynwood Coloring Book 4/7/16

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Join Us to Celebrate the Release of the Wynwood Coloring Book
Thursday, 04/07/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $0 – $19.95

Come enjoy awesome music by some special guests, discover Wynwood, meet new friends, mingle with some of the artists and become an artist yourself with our paint by numbers wall in an interactive display where everybody can participate! Bring your friends!
Pre-order your copy of The Wynwood Coloring Book and receive a free drink!
(If you have purchased a book before, guess what? You are also entitled to a free drink! Yay!

Miguel Rodez Art | Fine WOODIES: Small, Medium & Large 3/19/16

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Miguel Rodez Art | Fine WOODIES: Small, Medium & Large
Saturday, 03/19/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4229 SW 75 Ave (2nd Floor),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: free

Wood is the material used to celebrate Fifth Anniversaries. While BRAD is still celebrating the 5th year of our Art Walk, I wanted to feature amazing artwork that utilizes wood as a medium. The exhibit includes exceptional paintings on wood by an art professor; impressive wood sculptures; and, refined impecable wood constructions that will astound you. Despite this show’s quircky name, guests will find some of the most outstanding wood-based art pieces in South Florida. Join us and see some fine woodies: small, medium, and large.

Participating Artists:

Chris Lopez
Daniel Padron
Salvatore Zagami

Curated by Miguel Rodez.

Please help promote the event by Sharing the event and/or inviting art-loving friends you would like to see during the Bird Road Art Walk. For additional information please contact 305.799.3898.

Spirit Bitches Be Trippin 3/25/16

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Spirit Bitches Be Trippin
Friday, 03/25/2016 – 04/02/2016 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Facebook-Cover-Image2Laundromat Art Space
5900 N.E. 2nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: Free

Gallery Opening

Spirit Bitches Be Trippin’
A Dual Interpretation of the Divine Feminine
Attraction, seduction and spiritual nuances are examined in this dual interpretation of the divine feminine. Loren Abbate and George Goodridge present personal perspectives of the empowered female that reflect significantly different ideals of the feminine allure.

3rd Annual Eco Couture Recycling Fashion Show 3/31/16

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3rd Annual Eco Couture Recycling Fashion Show
Thursday, 03/31/2016 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Promo1-copyFlorida International University Paul L. Cejas School of Architecture building
11200 SW 8 Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
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Cost: Free

The Florida International University Department of Architecture’s Eco Couture Recycling Fashion Show will launch its successful event for a third year in a row. The fashion show will feature a variety of outfits that are completely made from recycled materials. The event, which was created with the purpose of promoting sustainability through fashion, strives to educate and inspire the community about good recycling habits and an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. This year’s runway is expected to showcase more than 50 outfits, all of which will be reusable. All proceeds from this event go towards scholarships for students in the FIU Department of Architecture.

The Eco Couture Recycling Fashion Show is hosted by Event Founder, Artistic Director, and FIU Architecture alumna Amira Ajlouni ’14 and Event Partner, Artistic Director, and current Architecture graduate student Jennifer Luis. The 3rd Annual Eco Couture Recycling Fashion Show is sponsored by the FIU Office of University Sustainability (Gold Sponsor), Berenblum Busch Architecture (Gold Sponsor), HKS (Bronze Sponsor), the FIU Department of Architecture, MIA Beer Company, and Dadeland Mall (Simon Malls). For more information, go to www.eco-couture.org.

The MC will be Martin Amado, home designer, lifestyle expert, TV host, and magazine contributor.

Our judges this year are:

  • Candela Ferro, TV Personality and Fashion Savvy; fashion show judge
  • Marián de la Fuente, journalist and Spanish news presenter; fashion show judge
  • Margarita Blanco ’06, Director of ArquitectonicaGEO; fashion show judge
  • Dr. Constance Silver, acclaimed psychoanalyst, social worker, and artist; fashion show judge
  • Rene Ruiz, fashion designer; fashion show judge
  • Ajani P. Stewart, Environmental Programs Manager from the City of Miami, Office of Sustainable Initiatives; fashion show judge
  • Barbara Hulanicki, designer; fashion show judge
  • Jessica Anderson, founder and chief designer of Apparel Design House, LLC; fashion show judge

Good Times Ahead In the Paint 3/19/16

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Good Times Ahead In the Paint
Saturday, 03/19/2016 – 10:00 pm –
The Bar at 1306
1306 N. Miami Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: $30

Hometown heroes GTA have taken a new approach to their annual Good Times Ahead party in Miami and have collaborated with six-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire’s In the Paint Series to present Good Times Ahead In the Paint. Entry into the event will be purely based on donations with all proceeds benefiting the Amar’e Stoudemire Foundation, a youth outreach program designed to creatively inspire and help at-risk youth to succeed with the goal of eradicating poverty through education. Featuring distinct art installations from the infamous MR DVICE, Tocayo, and Nick McPherson alongside performances from GTA and some very special guests, Good Times Ahead In The Paint is set to be one of the hottest parties in Miami.

Library Challenge Workshop 3/7/16

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Library Challenge Workshop
Monday, 03/07/2016 – 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
knightlibrary01Miami-Dade Public Library
101 W Flagler St,
miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: FREE

How might libraries serve 21st century information needs?

Join us for a Knight News Challenge on Libraries workshop. We’ll get to meet and greet, hear from local experts including Rebecca Fishman Lipsey of 100 Great Ideas, and Gia Arbogast
Director of Miami-Dade Public Library System, and discover what makes a successful project.

The New Tropic will lead a group brainstorming and design workshop after to help flesh out some ideas.

Food and drink will be provided. RSVP Required

On Feb. 24, Knight Foundation’s second News Challenge on Libraries will open for applications. We will be offering applicants a chance to share winnings of $3 million for projects that answer the question: How might libraries serve 21st century information needs?

For centuries, libraries have been the keepers of public knowledge, spaces for human connection and educators for the next generations of learners. For this challenge, we hope to unearth new ways to advance libraries and their collaborators to meet the needs of their communities and carry these ideals into the future. T

The challenge will be open for applications from Feb. 24 to March 21. Anyone working in the U.S. on U.S. – based projects can apply, including public and private libraries, businesses, nonprofits and individuals. Projects have the chance to receive funding anywhere between $100,000 – $500,000 for a grant period of one to two years.

To learn more, please join us for virtual office hours scheduled for Feb. 25 and March 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET each day. You can access these meetings online using ID 451 981 706 or participate via phone by calling (888) 240-2560. You can also join our VP of Media Innovation, John Bracken, for a reddit IAmA on Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. ET.

For updates, please follow #newschallenge on Twitter or sign up here for Knight News Challenge updates. Should you have any questions, please view our challenge brief and FAQ page.

Mapplethorpe: Look At The Pictures Pop-Up Exhibit 3/3/16

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Mapplethorpe: Look At The Pictures Pop-Up Exhibit
Thursday, 03/03/2016 – 03/05/2016 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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300 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Pop-Up Exhibit featuring works of Robert Mapplethorpe
Venture inside the mind of one of the 20th Century’s most important artists, and come face to face with his provocative masterpieces. Presented on a scale worthy of its artistic impact, this digital gallery features rare and revealing commentary from the photographer himself.

“Look at the pictures,” said Senator Jesse Helms, denouncing the controversial art of Robert Mapplethorpe, whose photographs pushed boundaries with frank depictions of nudity, sexuality and fetishism, igniting a culture war that rages to this day.

More than 25 years later, the HBO Documentary Films presentation MAPPLETHORPE: LOOK AT THE PICTURES does just that, taking an unflinching, unprecedented look at his most provocative work.

As The J. Paul Getty Museum and The Los Angeles County Museum of Art prepare landmark Mapplethorpe retrospectives (both opening in March), the film goes inside the preparation for the exhibitions as a jumping-off point to tell the complete story of his life and work, and explore the interplay between his personal and professional lives.

With complete and unprecedented access to The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, the documentary draws upon archival materials and features never-before-seen photographs and footage. Mapplethorpe himself is a strong presence, telling his story in his own words with complete honesty and often shocking candor through rediscovered audio interviews.

Almost all of the people from key relationships in his life are included in the film, including his first girlfriend, Patti Smith, one in a string of profoundly influential lovers.

Kiwanis Club of Little Havana World Record Attempt At Calle Ocho 3/13/16

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Kiwanis Club of Little Havana World Record Attempt At Calle Ocho
Sunday, 03/13/2016 – 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
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2475 SW 8th St.,
Miami, Florida 33135
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Cost: Free

Be a part of history as the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana and thousands of 39th Annual Calle Ocho Festival attendees from around the world attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most signatures on a birthday card in honor of the Kiwanis’ 40th anniversary of giving back to the community. Celebrate the Kiwanis Club’s anniversary in true Carnaval Miami style as event goers line up to pay their tribute to the beloved community organization. Kiwanis Club supporters can also visit http://carnavalmiami.com/happy-birthday-kiwanis/ to sign the card digitally if they cannot visit during the Calle Ocho Festival.

NOTE: One digital and/or personal signature per person.

Young Artist Initiative at Cafeina Miami 3/4/16

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Young Artist Initiative at Cafeina Miami
Friday, 03/04/2016 – 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd St.,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: RSVP for complimentary admission. $10 cover charge will apply after 12:00 a.m.

The Young Artist Initiative presents a new partnership with Cafeina Miami. The second Young Artist Initiative at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge is Friday, March 4th with an incredible lineup of musicians, installations, live performances, exhibits, and more!

As a race, we live in a continuum of constant evolution. Countless minds have brought forth change to consciousness and culture and have moved our societies forward, restructuring the dynamics of our generations.

The ever-growing presence of technology in our daily lives has transcended the nature of a “trend” and has come to resemble a strong pillar in the structure of our approach to the life before us. It has changed the way we create, interact, and coexist, and has consequentially brought change to art.

For the next installment of the Young Artist Initiative, we have carefully selected technology and its cultural stigmas as the concept base for live art and activations.

All artists have been presented with the challenge of addressing technology’s role and impact on the arts across their selected mediums and comprehensively blending visual and metaphorical elements in order to present a personal interpretation of the matter.

We invite you to enjoy and ponder the reflection of Miami’s Collective of Young Artists on Friday, March 4th at Cafeina Miami at 7 p.m.

John Dowd’s “Tropical Gardens: The Contemporary Landscape” Comes to Williams McCall Gallery 3/4/16

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John Dowd’s “Tropical Gardens: The Contemporary Landscape” Comes to Williams McCall Gallery
Friday, 03/04/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
photo-1_4Williams McCall Gallery
110 Washington Ave., CU-3,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: free

American artist John Dowd shows his new series titled “Tropical Gardens: The Contemporary Florida Landscape”” at the Williams McCall Gallery South of Fifth. Kicking off with an artist reception that is open to the public on Friday, March 4th at 6 pm, the exhibit will run until March 30th.

John Dowd shares, “This show is a further exploration of my interest in the landscape of Southern Florida… the surreal juxtaposition of the geometric modernist architecture often with vivid colors set against the lush tropical vegetation… the highly artificial night lighting creating a sense of the romantic and yet unreal… dreamlike … vacillating between the worlds of attraction and detachment. This is what I see.”

Dowd received a degree in architecture at Notre Dame and further advanced his studies in Rome. His work has been exhibited throughout the country with numerous works held in private, corporate and museum collections. He was awarded the Altman Prize “Grand Prize for Landscape“ from the National Academy of Design. Dowd currently resides in Provincetown and New York City.

HistoryMiami Sinatra Grand Opening Party 3/3/16

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sinatraThursday, March 3, 2016, 7:00PM – 11:00PM
HistoryMiami Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, Fl 33130
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You don’t have to fly to the moon to toast Sinatra! Come join HistoryMiami Museum for the grand opening of Sinatra: An America Icon, the official exhibit of the 2015 Frank Sinatra Centennial. In partnership with Ocean Drive, on March 3rd, guests will enjoy a first look at the show-stopping exhibit featuring never before seen photos, dance to the unforgettable music of “Ol’ Blues Eyes,” enjoy tasty treats from Tutto Pizza & Pasta and sip on his favorite libation, Jack Daniels!

Women’s History Month Art Gallery Opening 3/7/16

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Women’s History Month Art Gallery Opening
Monday, 03/07/2016 – 03/31/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Womens-History-Month-2016Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment
4800 Palm Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
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Cost: Free

Join us for our Women’s History Month exhibit celebrating Celia Cruz and the women who paved the way all throughout the month of March at the Milander Center of Arts and Entertainment.

The exhibition explores the diversity of our local landscape alongside the influence contributions of Latino artists and women. The Celia Cruz legacy foundation will present a visual journey in the life of the beloved Celia Cruz in the month of March. The foundation preserves the estate of the late Cruz and ensures recognition for her influence in music and culture. Seasoned Photo-journalist Angel Valentin will share his photographic gems from his many years of travel throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Work from various local artists will also be on exhibit.

YoungArts Miami Performances, Exhibition, Readings and Screenings 3/12/16

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YoungArts Miami Performances, Exhibition, Readings and Screenings
Saturday, 03/12/2016 – 08:00 pm –
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1040 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15 general $10 for YoungArts members and alumni.

Theater, Voice, Dance and Music Performance, Directed by Jen Waldman. During YoungArts Miami, participants will work with renowned artists including director, producer and creator of “The Technique” Joan Scheckel, and YoungArts alumni Yara Travieso (2005 Winner in Dance) and Jen Waldman (1993 Winner in Theater), who offer them support, mentorship and encouragement to pursue their passions and careers in the arts. The promising young artists will also have the chance to share their talents with the public through multidisciplinary performances, writers’ readings, a cinematic arts screening and a visual arts exhibition on the YoungArts Campus and at The Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road.

YoungArts Miami Performances, Exhibition, Readings and Screenings 3/10/16

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YoungArts Miami Performances, Exhibition, Readings and Screenings
Thursday, 03/10/2016 – 03/10/2016 07:30 pm –
National Young Arts Week Miami March 10-15, 2015YoungArts Campus
2100 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: Free

Jazz, Writing + Cinematic Arts Presentation Directed by Emmet Cohen, Joan Morgan, Rich Guay + Nancy Savoca. During YoungArts Miami, participants will work with renowned artists including director, producer and creator of “The Technique” Joan Scheckel, and YoungArts alumni Yara Travieso (2005 Winner in Dance) and Jen Waldman (1993 Winner in Theater), who offer them support, mentorship and encouragement to pursue their passions and careers in the arts. The promising young artists will also have the chance to share their talents with the public through multidisciplinary performances, writers’ readings, a cinematic arts screening and a visual arts exhibition on the YoungArts Campus and at The Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road.

YoungArts Miami Performances, Exhibition, Readings and Screenings 3/10/16

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YoungArts Miami Performances, Exhibition, Readings and Screenings
Thursday, 03/10/2016 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
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2100 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: Free

Visual Arts, Design + Photography Exhibition Opening Curated by Diana Nawi. During YoungArts Miami, participants will work with renowned artists including director, producer and creator of “The Technique” Joan Scheckel, and YoungArts alumni Yara Travieso (2005 Winner in Dance) and Jen Waldman (1993 Winner in Theater), who offer them support, mentorship and encouragement to pursue their passions and careers in the arts. The promising young artists will also have the chance to share their talents with the public through multidisciplinary performances, writers’ readings, a cinematic arts screening and a visual arts exhibition on the YoungArts Campus and at The Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road.

YoungArts Miami 3/8/16-3/13/16

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YoungArts Miami
Tuesday, 03/08/2016 – 03/13/2016 06:30 pm –
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2100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Thursdays Events: Free; Tickets: $15 general $10 members and alumni

The National YoungArts Foundation continues its 35th anniversary season with YoungArts Miami on March 8-13, offering life-changing experiences, guidance and support to YoungArts winners from South Florida through interdisciplinary workshops, seminars and master classes with renowned leaders in their fields. YoungArts Miami is one of three regional programs that expose local audiences to emerging artists in their community. These programs provide a platform for participants to connect, collaborate and learn from their peers, distinguished YoungArts alumni, and luminaries such as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Vijay Gupta, Joan Scheckel and Franklin Sirmans. In Miami, participants will showcase their talents during public performances, exhibitions and readings at the YoungArts Campus and the Colony Theatre.

Carnaval Miami 2016 Domino Tournament 3/9/16

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Carnaval Miami 2016 Domino Tournament
Wednesday, 03/09/2016 – 09:00 am – 04:00 pm
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801 SW 15th Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33135
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The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana is honoring tradition by inviting domino enthusiasts to participate in the annual Carnaval Miami Domino Tournament, sponsored by Catholic Hospice and Molina Healthcare. More than 200 contestants will compete in an all-day tournament, with top players receiving cash prizes. The legendary event will also feature an awards ceremony, authentic Hispanic cuisine and more.

Contestants who are interested in participating in the Carnaval Miami Domino Tournament can call (305) 644-8888. For additional information, please visit www.carnavalmiami.com.

ArtScape 3/4/16

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ArtScape
Friday, 03/04/2016 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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6360 NE 4TH CT,
MIami, Florida 33138
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Calling all creative types! Winter Party Festival’s ArtScape will be on March 4 at 7 p.m. ArtScape is an art exhibition and silent auction to raise funds for the National LGBTQ Task Force as well as more than 50 South Florida LGBTQ nonprofit organizations. Guests will see work from painters, crafters, sculptors, photographers, videographers and designers.

Movi-es in the Park 2/25/16

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Movi-es in the Park
Thursday, 02/25/2016 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
62ea4a9d-01bc-4df0-adc2-5340efca5fdbBayfront Park
301 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

Silent Revolution presents “MOVI-ES in the PARK,” every Thursday from 6p.m. to 11p.m. Get ready for a fun-filled night of dancing, international cuisine, and a memorable movie. Of course, we never forget to bring our signature wireless LED headphones! The first 100 movie lovers to rsvp receive a complimentary headphone rental, courtesy of Silent Revolution.
The movie starts promptly at 8 p.m. Headphones are available to rent for the night at $5 a-piece. Feeling a little famished? Follow us on Instagram (@silentrevolutionmia) to see which food truck we will show up next. For more information, visit http://www.silentrevolutionmia.com.

MANO Fine Art presents: Ethos & Pathos: The Daily Rhetoric 2/20/16

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MANO Fine Art presents: Ethos & Pathos: The Daily Rhetoric
Saturday, 02/20/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
E-P-the-Daily-Rhetoric_edited-4MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Opening Reception:
Ethos & Pathos: A Daily Rhetoric
Saturday, February 20, 2016 | 7-10pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave | Miami 33155

Featured Artists:
Jorge Ballara, MANO, Auroa Molina, Patricia Figueroa Sowers, Silvia Yapur.

Ethos & Pathos explores the faceted layers of who we are as humans, uniting basic beliefs, emotions and thoughts through the intensity of painting, drawing, sculpture and installation.

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.

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HARRISART presents DearDiary 2/20/16

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HARRISART presents DearDiary
Saturday, 02/20/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4432 SW 74 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Don’t miss the Closing Reception for “DearDiary” on Saturday, February 20, 7-10 pm during the Bird Road Art Walk

Artist, Liliana Leiro has always kept journals, chronicling people she’s meet and places she has been with endless pages of doodles and sketches. In her solo exhibit “DearDiary” Leiro , brilliantly transforms a period of life changing passages into a body of work using the spontaneity of modern technology to comment on the complexity of life. For more info please contact 786.390.5447.

Salvador Dali presented by Miguel Rodez Art Projects 2/20/16

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Salvador Dali presented by Miguel Rodez Art Projects
Saturday, 02/20/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4229 SW 75 Ave | 2nd Floor,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Salvador Dalí (1904 – 1989) was among the most creative artists of the XX Century. His work continues to dazzle viewers and influence other artists today. He managed to dazzle art lovers with works that puzzled and delighted them. He also amazed the public with a lifestyle that was as bizarre as his paintings. A select group of artists took up the challenge of creating artwork as an homage to Dalí. Each artist incorporated an image of Salvador Dalí’s face within the work along with some element of Dalí’s ideas.

Anhinga Clay Studios | Pottery Nights 2/20/16

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Anhinga Clay Studios | Pottery Nights
Saturday, 02/20/2016 – 03/19/2016 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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4600 SW 75 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: $160

NEW… Five Week Pottery Class | Saturday’s 6:00 – 9:00 pm
February 20 – March 19 at Anhinga Clay Studios, Inc.

Classes include overview of contemporary and historic ceramic artworks, demonstrations and hands-on wheel-throwing techniques, hand building techniques, glaze application and studio time. Advance registration required: Adults $160, Teens get a $20 discount. To register or for more info please contact: 786.333.5634.

PAMM Third Thursdays: Poplife Social featuring XAXO 2/16/16

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PAMM Third Thursdays: Poplife Social featuring XAXO
Thursday, 02/18/2016 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Perez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Admission: $16 for adults, PAMM members free. Space is limited – pre-purchase highly recommended. Admission does not include food/drink. Members bring membership card for quick entry.

Enjoy a live performance by pop, electrofunk duo XAXO. Purchase happy hour drink and food specials or make reservations at Verde restaurant, and partake in art-making for prizes. Powered by #BecksUrbanCanvas and Beck’s Beer.

Counterculture Club Nights: Chinese New Year 2/16/16

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Counterculture Club Nights: Chinese New Year
Tuesday, 02/16/2016 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Miami Ironside
7610 NE 4th Court,
Miami, Florida 331340
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Cost: Free

Welcoming the year of the Fire Monkey – CounterCulture Club Nights resumes at Miami Ironside with an evening celebrating Chinese New Year. Experience Asian contemporary art, design and music presentations from Art Lexing, Gauchet Fine Art, our newest concept retailer and design agency OKKIO, along with guest speakers from the Miami-Chinese community. In the house and one of American’s top 50 new restaurants, Blackbrick Chinese by celebrity chef Richard Haley, will also be serving up some yummy Dim Sum platters and Craft Cocktails. Come on out an experience the #cool of the Upper Eastside.

SME Summer Music Exhibit 7/23/16

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SME Summer Music Exhibit
Saturday, 07/23/2016 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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5111 NW 159th Terrace – 5111 Northwest 159th Terrace Bay H,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33016
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Cost: 22

SME is a music / performing art based concert showcasing the diversity within Miami’s creative scene. This concert highlights the variety in music with styles of Caribbean / Folk, performed by Nelson Serieux, Hip-Hop / Conscious Trap, performed by Marq Iggy, Indie R&B / Eclectic Pop-Rock, performed by Frankie Midnight, R&B / Tit-Hop, performed by DreJon, and Synthpop / Retro Wave, performed by Dream Shore. The Summer Music Exhibit explores the realm of performance art with Spoken Word and Choreography by Symone Titania and further explore ambient, in-motion creativity with live painting by Carla Renee and Chandris Jackson. Get away for a night and engage with some of Miami’s finest creator’s and performers, accompanied with complementary drinks, SME take-home memorandums, entertaining music, captivating performances and inspiring creativity.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miami-sme-summer-music-exhibit-tickets-21392192624?aff=ehomesaved

Check Out The SME Performers In The Links Below :

Nelson Serieux https://twitter.com/NelsonSerieux?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Marq Iggy https://twitter.com/marq_iggy

Frankie Midnight http://www.thisisfrankiemidnight.com/

DreJon https://twitter.com/drejon305

Dream Shore https://soundcloud.com/dream-shore

Symone Titania http://symonetitania.weebly.com/

Contestants Vie For Coveted Crown During 35th Annual Miss Carnaval Miami 2016 Pageant 2/20/16

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Contestants Vie For Coveted Crown During 35th Annual Miss Carnaval Miami 2016 Pageant
Saturday, 02/20/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Kiwanis-Pageant-PhotoMiami High School Auditorium
2450 SW 1st St.,
Miami, Florida 33135
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Cost: $20

Join the Kiwanis of Little Havana and cheer on your favorite contestant to determine the next female ambassador of Carnaval Miami during the 35th Annual Miss Carnaval Miami 2016 pageant, sponsored by Diet Coke, AT&T and BB&T. As the kick-off to the Carnaval Miami 2016 season, more than 30 young women between the ages 16-25 will showcase their talent, beauty, poise and elegance with the opportunity to receive $2,500 in college scholarship funds, an automatic entry to the Miss Florida USA pageant and other prizes.

The 35th Annual Miss Carnaval Miami pageant is a platform for single, bi-lingual contestants to reach their goals through their personal commitment to become leaders in their community. Along with participating in one of the community’s legendary pageants, young ladies will have the chance to gain invaluable life experience through community service, cultural events and networking opportunities.

For additional information or to purchase tickets for the 35th Annual Miss Carnaval Miami pageant, please call (305) 644-8888.

Sentient Beings Larger Than The Universe (closing) 2/12/16

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Sentient Beings Larger Than The Universe (closing)
Friday, 02/12/2016 – 02/12/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
dansPlaceholder Artist Space
7350 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: Free

Collaborative painters Geddes Levenson and Annie Blazejack take you past the edge of the universe, where a space memoir unfolds in a cozy gallery in Little River.

This Friday will be the last night of Sentient Beings! The closing party will feature food, drinks, and interstellar experiences of all sizes.

PAMM Ambassadors for African American Art Celebration 2/16/16

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PAMM Ambassadors for African American Art Celebration
Tuesday, February 16, 7–10pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
Become an Ambassador for African American Art to receive an invitation: pamm.org/artfund.

On February 16, 2016, Pérez Art Museum Miami will welcome more than 500 Ambassadors for African American Art to the museum for a celebration at the Third Annual Reception for the PAMM Fund for African American Art presented by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

The evening will showcase a performance, Ground (In Progress), presented by PAMM exhibition artist Nari Ward. Ground (In Progress) is a floor-based sculpture made from 700 copper-topped bricks and adorned with painted geometric symbols drawn from the Underground Railroad directional code. Five local dancers will perform and improvise atop Ward’s sculpture and respond to its ideas of the untouchable and monumental nature of works of fine art using a range of dance styles.

In addition, guests will enjoy a musical performance by Girl Power’s Girls’ Choir of Miami, a local organization that strives to provide opportunities for girls in a year-round quality music education program, and a complimentary dinner reception with a musical performance by Ketchy Shuby on the East Portico.

Initiated with a $1 million grant, funded equally by Jorge M. Pérez and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the PAMM Fund for African American Art builds on PAMM’s longstanding commitment to exhibiting and collecting the work of African American artists. The support of PAMM’s Ambassadors for African American Art help grow the collection with works by significant artists such as Al Loving, Faith Ringgold, Rashid Johnson, Kehinde Wiley, Purvis Young and more.

MANO Fine Art | Valentine’s Celebration 2/9/16

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MANO Fine Art | Valentine’s Celebration
Tuesday, 02/09/2016 – 02/10/2016 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
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4225 SW 75 Avenue (2nd Floor),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

Something to swoon about… Enjoy MANO Fine Art’s Valentine’s Celebration

Explore MANO’s collection of original works of art, mix media sculptures and
limited edition prints to find the perfect gift for your love. Enjoy wine and lite bites
at this special Valentine’s shopping experience.

For more info please call 305.467.6819.

Tony Mendoza Art’s Valentine’s Celebration 2/9/16 & 2/10/16

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Tony Mendoza Art’s Valentine’s Celebration
Tuesday, 02/09/2016 – 02/10/2016 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
12688187_10153872147276092_8961858868227402916_nTony Mendoza Art Studio
4225 SW 75 Ave, #B,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: free

Give that special someone the gift of art for Valentines Day… Join Tony Mendoza for a special Open Studio and browse through original works of art, fine art reproductions and limited edition prints to your hearts content.

For more info please call 305.793.9134.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents “Coppelia”. 3/5/16

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents “Coppelia”.
Saturday, 03/05/2016 – 03/13/2016 07:00 pm –
1603Coppelia-eflyerAventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Website
Cost: $30

Featuring Cuban dancer Daniel Sarabia making his debut with
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents “Coppelia”.

Miami, Fl. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, one of South Florida’s most acclaimed ballet companies, will present the third program of the season with the delightful and lovely ballet comedy:”Coppelia”. It will run March 5th -6th at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, and March 12th -13th at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts at the Amaturo Theater.

Coppelia is considered one of the most famous ballets of the classical repertoire. Vladimir Issaev’s version, based on the original work by Arthur Saint Leon is presented as a dynamic and entertaining ballet that will awe audience of all ages and allow everyone to enjoy it in a very unique way.

Issaev will keep the elements of the piece which are traditional ballet, character dance and pantomime, but adding the very peculiar humor and freshness of his works, which is already a trend in his choreographies. The original version was released on May 25, 1870 at the Paris Opera. It tells the story of Doctor Coppélius, a mysterious and absent minded inventor who created a mechanic life-size dancing doll: Coppelia. It is so lifelike that Franz (Daniel Sarabia or Hernan Montenegro), a village youth, is mesmerized by her beauty and is determined to attract her attention setting aside his true love, Swanhilda (Mary Carmen Catoya or Lillian Hill). She shows Frank his folly by dressing as the doll, pretending to make it come to life and ultimately saving him from an untimely end at the hands of the inventor.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will have the participation of more than 20 professional dancers. The most advanced students of Vladimir Issaev School of Classical Ballet have been invited to perform along the professional dancers of the company.

Coppelia will feature the debut of talented Cuban dancer Daniel Sarabia, who is joining Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida and sharing his extensive experience with the company. Having graduated from the National Ballet School of Cuba, Sarabia has been part of the Boston Ballet Company, The Béjart Ballet Lausanne (Switzerland), and was principal dancer of Miami City Ballet. He has also been in major productions dancing principal roles in Latin America, Asia and Europe.

Coppelia will be presented March 5 & 6 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and March 12 & 13 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
For more information visit www.artsballettheatre.org.
For tickets call 877.311.7469

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura, FL 33180
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 3:00 pm

Broward Center for the Performing Arts– Amaturo Theater
201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Saturday, March 12, 2016, 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 13, 2016, 3:00 pm

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Periscope, and Twitter @artsballet
www.artsballettheatre.org / (305) 948 4777

About Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida was founded in 1997 by Master Vladimir Issaev. Its mission is to create professional productions for the benefit of the community and to provide a unique dance opportunity for professional and pre-professional dancers in the community. ABTF is supported by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Miami-Dade County Cultural Division, Broward County Division of Cultural Affairs of the State of Florida, Art Funding Network, Citizens Interested in Arts, Target, Marlins Foundation, and The Miami Children’s Trust.

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33rd Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games 3/5/16

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33rd Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games
Saturday, 03/05/2016 – 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
DSC_2530-Bands-003Plantation Heritage Park
1100 S Fig Tree Ln,
Plantation, Florida 33317
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Cost: $20 presale, $25 at the gate, $2 children 6-14 years, 5 years and under are free

The Scottish American Society of South Florida will hold their 33rd Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games on Saturday March 5, 2016, at Plantation Heritage Park.

Join us for a day of celebrating Scottish Culture and Heritage. Highlights include massed pipe bands, heavy athletics, country dancing, highland dancing, clans and societies, fiddling and singing, piping and drumming competitions, sheepherding, Scottish food, drink, and merchandise. Live music performances feature Off Kilter “Celtic rock” and the “Brigadoons” who perform traditional Scottish music.

The Festival and games are open to the public. Hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM., rain or shine. Admittance is $20 at ticket outlets in advance, online, with no service charge, and $25 at the gate, children 6-14 years are $2, under 6 years old are free.

Heritage Park is located west of Ft. Lauderdale at:
1100 S. Fig Tree Lane (W 63rd Ave)
(North of the I595 on Peters Rd. between SR441 and University Drive)

The Scottish American Society of South Florida is a 501(c)3 not for profit, organization dedicated to the furtherance of Scottish culture through Scottish dance, music and art. The organization holds events throughout the year including the Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games and an annual Burns Supper, which commemorates the birth of the poet Robert Burns. Most years scholarships are awarded for academic courses and Scottish performing arts.

For further information and advance tickets please go to www.SASSF.org, call 954-460-5000.

Locust Talks at The Miami Design District 2/10/16

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Locust Talks at The Miami Design District
Wednesday, 02/10/2016 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Feb-Locust-TalkMelin Building, The Miami Design District
3930 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 200,
Miami, Florida 33137
Website
Cost: Free

SPEAKER:
Massimiliano Gioni, Artistic Director of the New Museum in New York, NY
DETAILS:
Locust Projects is pleased to announce its fourth year of Locust Talks, a lecture series that hosts visiting directors and curators from innovative institutions across the country and internationally for public lectures at the gallery space followed by individual studio visits with local artists, fostering a rigorous critical dialogue about art in the community.

A.R.T. LIVE Soul Night 3/13/16

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A.R.T. LIVE Soul Night
Sunday, 03/13/2016 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Studio 504
504 NE 190th St,
Miami, Florida 33179
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Cost: $20

A.R.T. Live: A Reason To Live. This is a multimedia arts event geared toward providing a platform for artists and inspiring new ones. For A.R.T. LIVE: Soul Night we want to offer a reason for you to dress up and enjoy yourself without breaking a sweat. This event will highlight poets, music artists and musicians. We will also pay homage to our chef with several wine tasting and pairing segments.

Young Artist Initiative @SLS 1/29/16

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Young Artist Initiative @SLS
Friday, 01/29/2016, 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
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1701 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Young Artist Initiative (YAI), Miami’s most avant-garde collection of young artists is returning to South Beach with their next event taking place in SLS Hotel, Hyde Beach on January 29, 2016 from 8 p.m. till 3 a.m. The night will feature more than 35 artists that perform art installations, live painting, and live music.

For the first time, YAI decided to dedicate the event to raising awareness of the rapid climate change that is, according to the numerous publications is neglected by our society. All artists are presented with challenge of creatively interpret the issue and reflect it with the power of their artwork.
Come out and enjoy watching artists creating their art at the venue, coexisting with each other and communicating with their audience. Become an active member of Miami’s cultural life and rapidly growing art scene.

18th Annual Carnaval on the Mile 3/5/16 – 3/6/16

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18th Annual Carnaval on the Mile
Saturday, 03/05/2016 – 03/06/2016 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Low-Res-DSCN1681Downtown Coral Gables
Downtown Coral Gables,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Join the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana in the heart of “City Beautiful” Coral Gables to enjoy a weekend-long cultural experience celebrating art in every form during the 18th Annual Carnaval on the Mile. Stroll along Miracle Mile and take in the Fine Arts Village to be inspired by an eclectic assembly of local artists and their unique jewelry, paintings, sculptures, photography and more, including a world-class juried art fair recognized by the artists it features and the collectors it draws. Dance to the rhythm of more than 30 world-renowned musical acts, which will pack three stages, keeping the rhythm of Jazz, Funk, Samba and more pulsing through the crowd all weekend long. The entire family can enjoy two days of interactive games, craft making, product demonstrations and more.

Culinary enthusiasts will also have an opportunity to purchase tickets to Carnaval on the Mile’s first-ever Cork & Fork food and wine event. For more information on Cork & Fork, visit www.eventbrite.com – search Cork & Fork.

For the must up-to-date information regarding the 18th Annual Carnaval on the Mile, please visit www.carnavalmiami.com.

The National YoungArts Foundation Presents Alumnus Jason Moran in Outside the Box Performance & Salon Talk 2/6/16

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The National YoungArts Foundation Presents Alumnus Jason Moran in Outside the Box Performance & Salon Talk
Saturday, 02/06/2016 – 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
look_jason8_lg-photo-credit-Courtesy-National-YoungArts-FoundationNational YoungArts Foundation
2100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: Free
Outside The Box performance Ticket Price: Free
RSVP
Salon Ticket Price: $35 (general admission), $28 (members), $20 (students)
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YoungArts Alumnus Jason Moran (1993 Winner in Jazz) is bringing an inspired blend of jazz, skateboarding and new media to the YoungArts Campus. Join us for an intimate Salon about Moran’s creative inspiration, sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, where Moran will meet iconic street skater and childhood hero Mark Gonzales (also known as “Gonz” or “The Gonz”) for the first time. Often called the Salvador Dali of skateboarding, Gonz has been credited with reinventing the wheel for street skaters and bringing street skating to the forefront with a 1984 cover for Thrasher magazine.

Following the talk, Moran will share a site-specific iteration of this body of work replete with a carved-out half-bowl, half-pipe ramp installed on the Plaza in a family-friendly, multidisciplinary Outside the Box performance on the YoungArts Plaza. Featuring Miami’s best street skaters organized by professional skateboarder Joel Meinholz and acclaimed skateboard photographer Ian O’Connor, audiences will experience a 360-degree immersion filled with the art of improvisation in both music and sport. STARR Catering Group will be offering a range of beverage options, and light to hearty bites will be available for purchase.

The National YoungArts Foundation identifies and nurtures the most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts and assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development. YoungArts aspires to create a community of alumni that provides a lifetime of encouragement, opportunity and support.

bassX: Jeremy Gobe Opening 1/24/16

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bassX: Jeremy Gobe Opening
bassJanuary 24, 10 am – 6 pm
bassX Miami Beach Regional Library
227 22nd Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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érémy Gobé, who lives and works in Paris, imbues objects that he finds in his path with new purpose. In his room-sized installation, Freedom Leading Wool, Gobé uses fabric and mesh to create a dramatic enveloping space. The red wool, claimed from a shuttered factory in rural France, recalls a dying industry and its displaced craftsmen. This work references the 1830 masterpiece by Eugène Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People, recalling the movement, drama and patriotism of that iconic work. On view through FEB 28, 2016

In addition to this installation, a new work by Gobé, Nature’s Imagination Scares Me, will be on view in the storefront galleries at 23rd and Collins Avenue as part of tc: temporary contemporary, the Bass Museum of Art’s public art program.

Tony Mendoza’s Old & New 1/16/16

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Tony Mendoza’s Old & New
Saturday, 01/16/2016 – 01/16/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4225 SW 75 Ave Suite # B (2nd Floor),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: free

Join Tony Mendoza during the Bird Road Art Walk at the Closing Reception for Tony’s New & Old Art Exhibit – where both recent work and pieces created years ago will be on display side by side. Large and small, paper and canvas, paint and ink…New & Old…we look forward to sharing with you this varied presentation.

FACING DaLi 1/16/16

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FACING DaLi
Saturday, 01/16/2016 – 01/16/2016 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
12438981_976232355776830_1395345408602607203_nMiguel Rodez Art Projects
4229 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: free

His life was as bizarre as his paintings: Melting clocks, tigers leaping out of nowhere, flaming giraffes, mills powered by butterflies, women with protruding drawers, and plenty of overt and subtle sexual references to go around. Paintings charged with religiosity that ranged from the blasphemous to the pious. A personal life that resembled a circus. A financial success wrapped inside of a financial disaster. Famous for being famous. Sexual exploits to make a herd of prudes squirm. An ego that hardly fit within the universe. Many described him as a skilled painter; others, unh-uh, not so much. What is undeniable though is that he was among the most creative artists of the XX Century.

Miguel Rodez has challenged himself and a select group of artists to create artwork in their own style, but incorporating an image of Salvador Dalí’s face within the work, along with some element of Dalí’s ideas. It is an art project that is intended an homage to both Dalí and his artwork. Several artists have taken up the challenge. Their work, which includes drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, fine art photography, and other media, will be shown at FACING DaLí in January 2016. You are invited to share in this experience.

Participating Artists:
Gary A. Añuez
Devin Caserta
Julio Cesar Delgado Pacheco
Monique Lassooij
Sergio Lastres
Daniel Padron
Aimee Perez
Ileana Prosper Holman
Miguel Rodez
Patricio E. Rodriguez Añuez

MANO Fine Art | Closing Reception for RED BOWS 1/16/16

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MANO Fine Art | Closing Reception for RED BOWS
Saturday, 01/16/2016 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Red-Bows-January-16-Closing-Reception-RED_edited-1MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

Red bows suggest a promise or a kiss… Bows are ribbons that have been tied into decorative knots, ancient symbols of strength, unions, loyalty, and beauty. Red Bows are at once reminders of all that is important…tie a red string around your finger so as not to forget… In eastern cultures red ribbons connect people who are destined to meet, regardless of place, time, or circumstances. This magical cord may stretch or tangle, but never break.

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.

HEART CORE – Creatives Social Mixer 1/22/16

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HEART CORE – Creatives Social Mixer
Friday, 01/22/2016 – 01/22/2016 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Awa Kava Bar
3930 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: free

A social mixer for members of The Waking Hearts, the HeARTists, to meet other movers and changers in our community.

Heart Core’s purpose is to celebrate and bring together the many collectives, groups, and coalitions in Miami under the same roof. Guests will network and talk about how they can collaborate in community projects and the like.

The events will consist of a curated showcase, a pop-up art shop, live art, a presentation featuring a community group and a social mixer to close it up.

Vision Board Soiree 1/17/16

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Vision Board Soiree
Sunday, 01/17/2016 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
visionimageSparkle and Shine Darling
1665 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Sparkle and Shine Darling will host their second empowering event with lifestyle expert and bestselling author of Mama Glow, Latham Thomas, to create one’s ultimate vision board for 2016. Used to help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on specific life goals, vision boards are tools that help visually reinforce one’s daily affirmations in an effort to maintain the attention on intention. Guests are encouraged to bring their own inspirational craft pieces for their boards such as photos, quotes, and cutouts. Magazine and craft supplies will also be provided. Vision boards and shadow boxes are available for sale. To rsvp for this complimentary event, email events@sparkleandshinedarling.com or register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vision-board-soiree-tickets-20517780233.

The downtown FULL MOON party… Dawn of the Moon 1/22/16

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The downtown FULL MOON party… Dawn of the Moon
Friday, 01/22/2016 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
Dawn-of-the-Moon-2016-800pxR House
2727 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $10 – $25 (Advanced Online Purchase)

It’s a new dawn… a new light… a new day… a new year!!! The year 2016 started with the dawn of a new day which marked the start of the new year and a renewed attitude. We invite you to celebrate life, its existence and continuity while making the best of every single day moving forward…

The “downtown FULL MOON party”
in association with Enlightened Flow Entertainment

Dawn Of The Moon
Suggested Dresscode: (Strongly Suggested)
Creative Full Moon Attire

Free admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments
Door Admission: $10 – $25
($10 Pre-sold Passes are available online: http://dfmp-miami-jan2016.eventbrite.com/; and other options for advanced purchased passes with a free drink are also available…)

21+ Only Event

Featuring:
The Married Pirates
Jason Perez
Ephniko
Chilly
Miami Drum Machine
Anthony Bacchus (Lead Drummer)
Luis Carlos Palacios (Lead Drummer)
Enlightened Flow Entertainment (https://www.facebook.com/EnlightenedFlowEntertainment)
Ian Michael (www.dangerfun.com)
Additional Performances (TBA)

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

Hosted by: Fritz R., Olivia Delaney, Shelby Stone, Jessica Bork, Jason Perez, Mike Moore, Maiah Duck, Ephniko, Chilly, Anthony Bacchus, Luis Carlos Palacios
Don’t Forget To Tell Your Friends… They Will Thank You For It

Order tickets via Eventbrite

Drunken Crafts 1/13/16

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Drunken Crafts
Wednesday, 01/13/2016 – 07:00 pm –
Drunken-CraftsThe Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29 Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

DRUNKEN CRAFTS | every other Wednesday at 7 p.m., starting January 13th
This bimonthly gathering of makers and crafters, for the curious beginner or the hobbyist, launches Wednesday, January 13th. Learn water color and doodles from local street artist, DaveL, while enjoying $7 cocktails, $5 draft beer and wine and $3 PBRs. The Jan. 27th event will include a Photo Junkies panel and mixer.

JNFuture Miami Tu BiShvat Party 1/21/16

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JNFuture Miami Tu BiShvat Party
Thursday, 01/21/2016 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
FAILED%20(Temporary%20file%20could%20not%20be%20copied.)Markowicz Fine Art Gallery
Miami Design District, 110 NE 40th St.,
Miami, Florida 33137
RSVP / Register
Cost: 36

JNFuture Miami in partnership with The Network and The Tribe invite you to
Tu BiShvat: An Arborous Affair
Catered by Zak the Baker • Complimentary drinks

Meet other Jewish young professionals for a night of cocktails, networking and Tu BiShvat celebration!

For more information, contact Jeffrey Greenberg at jgreenberg@jnf.org or 305.682.0025.

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Art For Life Charity Auction At Park Grove Raises Over 200,000

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Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Art For Life Charity Auction At Park Grove Raises Over 200,000
Friday, 12/04/2015 – 07:00 pm –
FL: Art Auction to benefit Rush Philanthropic Art Foundation at Park Grove.Park Grove Penthouse Sales Gallery
2701 South Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33133
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Russell Simmons, David Martin, Danny Simmons and Jorge Pérez hosted the annual Art For Life Auction benefitting the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation at the Park Grove penthouse sales gallery in the Coconut Grove neighborhood. The auction, which was powered by Artsy and conducted by Simon de Pury, included pieces by Art For Life 2015 featured artists Wangechi Mutu, Romero Britto, Renee Cox, Shepard Fairey, Theaster Gates, Mr. Brainwash and Kehinde Wiley—who’s piece received the most bids of the lot and sold for more than three times its original value.

By night’s end, Art for life closed over 30 lots— 11 live and more than twice as many silent— totaling over $200,000. All proceeds benefited Rush’s arts education programs for inner-city youth and gallery programs for emerging artists and curators.

Guests were treated to musical stylings of DJ M.O.S while enjoying bites throughout the night catered by Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink.

Notable Guests: Russell Simmons, David Martin, President and Co-founder of Terra Group; Danny Simmons, Director of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation; Jorge Pérez, Chairman and CEO The Related Group; musician and actor Mack Wilds

National YoungArts Week 1/4/16

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National YoungArts Week
Monday, 01/04/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
YA-Week-MONDAYNew World Center – Main Hall
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: 15

Hailing from all over the country, the most promising young classical, jazz and pop vocalists perform as part of National YoungArts Week. YoungArts celebrates its 35th anniversary year with National YoungArts Week, the organization’s signature program welcoming approximately 160 YoungArts Finalists to Miami. A life-changing experience that supports young artists (ages 15–18 years or grades 10–12) in the visual, literary, performing and design arts, this program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and offers guidance to prepare for a career in the arts. Throughout the week, these talented young artists work with esteemed master teachers and mentors and share their talents with the public at New World Center and the YoungArts campus.

National YoungArts Week – Thursday 1/7/16

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National YoungArts Week – Thursday
Thursday, 01/07/2016 – 08:30 pm – 11:30 pm
YA-Week-ThursdayNew World Center – Main Hall
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: 15

Hailing from all over the country, the most promising young classical musicians perform as part of National YoungArts Week. YoungArts celebrates its 35th anniversary year with National YoungArts Week, the organization’s signature program welcoming approximately 160 YoungArts Finalists to Miami. A life-changing experience that supports young artists (ages 15–18 years or grades 10–12) in the visual, literary, performing and design arts, this program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and offers guidance to prepare for a career in the arts. Throughout the week, these talented young artists work with esteemed master teachers and mentors and share their talents with the public at New World Center and the YoungArts campus.

National YoungArts Week 1/5/16

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National YoungArts Week
Tuesday, 01/05/2016 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
YA-Week-TuesdayNew World Center – Main Hall
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: 15

Hailing from all over the country, the most promising young classical, jazz and pop vocalists perform as part of National YoungArts Week. YoungArts celebrates its 35th anniversary year with National YoungArts Week, the organization’s signature program welcoming approximately 160 YoungArts Finalists to Miami. A life-changing experience that supports young artists (ages 15–18 years or grades 10–12) in the visual, literary, performing and design arts, this program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and offers guidance to prepare for a career in the arts. Throughout the week, these talented young artists work with esteemed master teachers and mentors and share their talents with the public at New World Center and the YoungArts campus.

Photographs of Life Is ArtPlay at Spectrum Miami Artist Reception Party on 12/3/15

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Life Is ArtPlay at Spectrum Miami Artist Reception Party on Thursday, December 3, 2015. We watch art come alive during Artplay, as Life Is Art’s specially chosen group of artists create their next masterpiece Inspired by Spectrum’s [EMERGENCE] theme, the artists offered a glimpse into how each piece of art uniquely emerges, giving light to the artist’s creativity and medium.

Participating Artists: Renuka Adhav, Amauri Torezan, Chytea, Irena Gapkovska, Nate Dee, Andres Martinez, Cory Hunter
Emerson Calderon, Kirk Jenkins, Smileymade.

Cocktails Sponsored by Baron Tequila, Russian Standard Vodka and Creativas Branding | Public Relations
Music by DJ Hank Justice

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Miami New Times presents the 8th Annual Artopia presented by Miracle Mile Downtown Coral Gables 2/18/16

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Miami New Times proudly presents the 8th Annual ARTOPIA® event presented by artopia_lifeisartMiracle Mile Downtown Coral Gables
Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 6pm – 10pm
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tickets:
VIP On Sale 2/1-2/14 = $45
VIP at the Door = $65
GA On Sale 2/1-2/14 = $25
GA at the Door = $40
Buy Tickets Now
Promo Code: CHARITYART1
A portion of sales benefit Life Is Art

This event joins together an eclectic touch of art, culture, fashion, food, music and film. Join us as we celebrate Miami’s best artists, musicians, fashion designers, culinary masters and mixologists. Guests will enjoy complimentary food, wine, GA will have a cash bar and VIP will have a sponsor bar.

Entertainment includes musical performances, fashion shows, live performance art and works from local artists.

The New Times MasterMind Awards will be announced at Artopia. New Times will award grants to local artists, writers, crafts people or others whose work stands out for its enterprise, creativity and genius.

Devul Basel Beer Pairing Dinner Presented by Smashed Canvas 12/4/15

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Devul Basel Beer Pairing Dinner Presented by Smashed Canvas
Friday, 12/04/2015 – 12/04/2015 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
1204dinnersqrDevul Basel Beer Pairing Dinner Presented by Smashed Canvas
244 NW 29th,
Miami, Florida 33127
RSVP / Register
Cost: 80.12

Experience a delectable beer paired five-course dinner with exclusive beers from Duvel, Boulevard Brewing and Brewery Ommegang, as Chef Rafael Velazquez of The Contemporary Kitchen creates a one-of-a-kind menu. Beer enthusiast will indulge in a unique dining experience as each sip and bite tasting contrasts in flavors and texture based on the beer and food. Chef Rafael’s menu will consist of a Carrot Manage, Sweet Bread Yakitori, Roasted Whiting Fish, Three Philosophers and the delicious dessert, Tank No. 7.

The 25-person dinner will be held under a tent at Smashed Canvas, the largest live mural and beer garden in Wynwood, during Basel/Art Miami 2015. After the dinner, guests will also enjoy live music and performances by Jeremy Ismael, Brad Strickland, Arremer Jack, Vinnie AOD and Dru Ruiz. Muralists Brian Butler, Caratoes, D*Face, Jeff Gress, Kamea Hadar, Hoxx, Hueman, Jose Mertz, Tatiana Suarez and over 30 other artists have been painting live all week. Make sure to pass by as these artists will be sporadically popping in and out to put the finishing touches on their masterpieces, adding their mark to the entrance of Wynwood at Smashed Canvas.

Art Basel: Style Artist Lounge at P&B 12/2/15

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Art Basel: Style Artist Lounge at P&B
Wednesday, 12/02/2015 – 12/05/2015 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Style-Artis-Lounge-InvitePlethore et Balthazar
101 Ocean Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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P&B in South Beach hosts Art Basel VIP events from December 2 – 5! Come check out the incredible line up at the Style Artist Lounge while enjoying delicious cuisine and drinks at your favorite restaurant in Miami Beach. Remember, Happy Hour starts at 4pm!

artbasel@bubblefishmedia.com

R.S.V.P. Cocktail Skinnies “Skinny Bar” At HIVE Art Village 12/2/15, 12/3/15, 12/4/15, 12/5/15, 12/6/15

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R.S.V.P. Cocktail Skinnies “Skinny Bar” At HIVE Art Village
Wednesday, 12/02/2015 – 12/06/2015 04:00 pm – 12:00 am
Hive-4x6MANA Wynwood
2250 NW 2nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: FREE

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC the HIVE Art Village in Wynwood (2250 NW 2nd Ave) will be taking place December 2nd-6th and R.S.V.P. Cocktail Skinnies,the brand new Zero Calorie, Zero Sugar, Cocktail Mixer will be serving up free cocktail samples at their own “Skinny Bar” from Dec 2nd-6th. It’s the holiday season and who doesn’t want to get their “Art Boozel” on while sipping a low calorie cocktail!! And of course R.S.V.P. will also have a photo booth available at the bar so guests can make the memories (or lack lack there of) last longer!

Lizarran Art Basel Pop-Up MiMo Gallery 12/4/15

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Lizarran Art Basel Pop-Up MiMo Gallery
Friday, 12/04/2015 – 05:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Lizarran-Art-Basel-Event-FlyerLizarran Courtyard
6300 NE 4th Court,
Miami, Florida 33138
RSVP / Register
Cost: Free

Celebrate the arrival of both Art Basel and Lizarran as they return to their only U.S. home city, Miami! Join Lizarran as the internationally recognized Spanish Mediterranean restaurant hosts a pop up gallery with music and artist installations by IKORMA, Alfredo Borjas and Rodrigo Gonsalves. Enjoy Lizarran’s famed pintxos and homemade recipes such as the gazpacho and pintxo de tortilla Espanola from the brands only food truck!

FU Art Gallery Grand Opening 12/2/15

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FU Art Gallery Grand Opening
Wednesday, 12/02/2015 – 12/02/2015 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
FU Art Gallery
8373 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: Free

With Art Basel just around the corner, FU Gallery’s Grand opening will take place on Wednesday, December 2nd as of 7 pm. Valeria Fiñana and Miguel Ullivarri, the owners of FU Gallery, placed their bets on Little Haiti in order to bring to the community a gallery that’s inclusive, focused on the rich local culture and are proud to feature homegrown and Latin-American artists.

Artist information:
The opening exhibit will highlight the works of Mexican fine and graffiti artist Ciler. This solo show, called “PONZOÑA,” is the second one he’s had in the U.S and prior to that his work has appeared in various galleries around the world including Barcelona, Italy, Mexico, London and New York City. Ciler’s unapologetic work is best known for the defacement and manipulation of existing images with an often-dark archaeological intent to unearth today’s dysfunctional society. His unique use of collages, paintings, drawings and installation work are filled with death, drama and violence.

Seattle Renay’s Art Basel Experience 12/4/15

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Seattle Renay’s Art Basel Experience
Friday, 12/04/2015 – 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
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15499 West Dixie Highway,
North Miami Beach, Florida 33162
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Media Invite

K A C, Images and U, LLC. would like to invite your rep as an esteemed media guest to attend The Seattle Renay Art Basel Experience on Friday December 4, 2015, 8 PM – 12 AM.

Spectrum Miami Life is ArtPlay Artist Reception 12/3/15

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Spectrum Miami Life is ArtPlay Artist Reception
ArtplayFlyer3Thursday, Dec. 3 | 6pm-8pm
Spectrum Miami Tent Courtyard
1700 NE 2nd Ave. at NE 17th St.
Miami, FL 33132
RSVP Recommended
* Due to the high number of RSVPs, we recommend prompt arrival at 6:00pm.
* Space is limited, admittance and cocktail tasting will be first come, first served, with preference given to those who have RSVPed.
* Please consider making a donation to support local artists.
* RSVP does not include admission to Spectrum. To purchase Spectrum Tickets, Click Here.

A Live Visual Art Creation Showcase featuring South Florida Artists
Cocktails Sponsored by Baron Tequila and Creativas Group
Music by DJ Hank Justice

Watch art come alive during Artplay, as Life Is Art’s specially chosen group of artists create their next masterpiece right in front of the crowds at Spectrum Miami. Inspired by Spectrum’s [EMERGENCE] theme, the artists will offer a glimpse into how each piece of art uniquely emerges, giving light to the artist’s creativity and medium.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
LAUNCHPAD ARTIST – Renuka Adhav
Amauri Torezan, Chytea, Irena Gapkovska
Nate Dee, Andres Martinez, Cory Hunter
Emerson Calderon, Kirk Jenkins, Smileymade

LIVE ART CREATION
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 3pm-8pm
Friday, Dec. 4 | 3pm-8pm

EXHIBITION ON VIEW
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 3pm-8pm
Friday, Dec. 4 | 12pm-8pm
Saturday, Dec. 5 | 12pm-8pm
Sunday, Dec. 6 | 12pm-5pm

Spectrum Miami is a Life Is Art supporter.

For Everglades Closing Reception 12/5/15

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FOR EVERGLADES Closing Reception
Saturday, 12/05/2015 – 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm
ForEverglades_ClosingHARRISART
4432 SW 74th Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

HARRISART invites you to immerse yourself in art, video and information about a major threat to our Everglades..ROGG (River of Grass Greenway), the plan to slash through the Everglades from Miami to Naples to create a bike path. Sounds like a great idea! NOT. Learn the real story. Saturday, December 5th | 2 – 5pm.

HARRISART | 4432 SW 74th Avenue | Miami, FL 33155 | 786-390-5447

Soul and Spirits presented by Standard Textile #ArtBasel 12/5/15

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Soul and Spirits Presented by Standard Textile #ArtBasel
Saturday, 12/05/2015 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Soul-and-Spirits-Dec-5-Art-BaselThe Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free with RSVP

Continue your Basel weekend with a very special yoga session by D.C.’s own, Grip The Mat who will lead you through their nationally acclaimed: Soul and Spirits featuring complimentary organic cocktails to put you in the mood for our Happy Hour hang from 6-8PM featuring drink specials, delicious eats, and the greatest vibes around.

Grip The Mat is revamping the yoga practice, one handcrafted cocktail at a time. They believe in mind-body balance and offline socializing, so they host pop-up events that pair yoga with social experiences. Join them for one of their signature event series including Bendy Brunch (yoga + champagne brunch) or Vino to Vinyasa (yoga + wine tastings). All Grip The Mat yoga sessions are mixed-level so newcomers and advanced yogis can feel good!

Please bring your yoga mats and great vibes. Class will start promptly at 4:30pm.

Free with RSVP.

BØRNS Presented by Standard Textile #ArtBasel 12/4/15

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BØRNS Presented by Standard Textile #ArtBasel
Friday, 12/04/2015 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
BØRNS-Presented-by-Standard-Textile-Dec-4-Art-BaselThe Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free with RSVP

Art Basel is here and The Wynwood Yard has the best week-long musical lineup in the city!

Fall under the spell of American singer-songwriter, BØRNS, whose powerful presence has graced stages around the world from Lollapalooza, to London and now our very home. His new album Dopamine is out now, but catch the magic in person on Basel Friday! Then, enjoy a bumping afterparty brought to you by Miami’s Motown vinyl master, Mr. Brown, ’til the wee hours of the morning.

Spend your days at The Wynwood Yard, tasting grub from each of the on-site trucks: della test kitchen, Myumi, Vibe305, and Arabian Knife, plus enjoy mouth-watering cocktails at Thyme or check out the artists in residency: DidiRok and Jenny Perez all thanks to Standard Textile & more!

Free w/ RSVP Here: theprismmusicgroup.eventbrite.com

Vinyasa to Vino Presented by Standard Textile #ArtBasel 12/4/15

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Vinyasa to Vino Presented by Standard Textile #ArtBasel
Friday, 12/04/2015 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Vinyasa-to-Vino-Presented-by-Standard-Textile-Dec-4-Art-BaselThe Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
Eventbrite
Cost: Free with RSVP

Start the weekend off with a very special yoga session by D.C.’s own, Grip The Mat who will lead you through their nationally acclaimed: Vinyasa to Vino featuring complimentary wine tastings to put you in the mood for our Happy Hour hang from 6-8PM featuring drink specials, delicious eats, and the greatest vibes around.

Grip The Mat is revamping the yoga practice, one handcrafted cocktail at a time. They believe in mind-body balance and offline socializing, so they host pop-up events that pair yoga with social experiences. Join them for one of their signature event series including Bendy Brunch (yoga + champagne brunch) or Soul & Spirits (yoga + organic cocktails). All Grip The Mat yoga sessions are mixed-level so newcomers and advanced yogis can feel good!

Please bring your yoga mats and great vibes. Class will start promptly at 4:30pm.

Free with RSVP.

Patrick & The Swayzees presented by Standard Textile #ArtBasel 12/3/15

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Patrick & The Swayzees Presented by Standard Textile #ArtBasel
Thursday, 12/03/2015 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
Patrick-and-the-Swayzees-Art-BaselThe Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free with RSVP

Art Basel is a time for traveling the world through brilliant art, but why not take a trip back in time while you’re at it?

Thurday night at The Wynwood Yard will be one for the books as we kick-off with a mixer happy hour from 6-8pm featuring tasty drink specials and genuine good vibes. Then, bounce back to America’s golden era with a house-burning, roof-raising, panty-dropping performance by the human jukebox all the way from Key West: Patrick & The Swayzees! All that sweating will make you want to jam harder so stay for an after party DJ set by local music maven, Pirate Stereo.

Relish in the magic of our city as you savor the culinary creations by our city’s brightest chefs at the on-site food trucks: della test kitchen, Vibe305, Arabian Knife, and Myumi. Try hand-crafted drinks by Thyme, and get inspired with artist residencies by local masterminds: DidiRok and Jenny Perez. The Wynwood Yard Basel lineup is presented by Standard Textile.

RSVP Required

Local Legends Presented by Standard Textile – #ArtBasel 12/2/15

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Local Legends Presented by Standard Textile // Dec 2 // Art Basel
Wednesday, 12/02/2015 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
The Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
Eventbrite
Cost: Free with RSVP

3 powerful bands. One strong culture game.

A night dedicated to celebrating local badassery on stage and off. Let’s show the Basel-goers just how powerfully diverse our culture scene is with some of Miami’s current greatest artists!

Kick off your Basel week with a local happy hour hang at The Wynwood Yard from 6-8pm featuring drink specials and more. Then, fall under a hometown spell with an opening set by Electronic Disco-Funk outfit: Psychic Mirrors. The night will pick up a notch with the always electrifying Hip-Hop kings: ArtOfficial, with Miami’s favorite Latin Funk powerhouse, Spam Allstars closing out the night. True 305 love at its finest.

Spend the night among Miami’s local legends as you savor the culinary creations by our city’s brightest chefs at the on-site food trucks: della test kitchen, Vibe305, Arabian Knife, and Myumi. Try hand-crafted drinks by Thyme, and get inspired with artist residencies by local masterminds: DidiRok and Jenny Perez. The Wynwood Yard Basel lineup is presented by Standard Textile and in partnership with Perrier.

Free with RSVP.

James Gayles Kroma Exhibit 12/2/15

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James Gayles Kroma Exhibit
Wednesday, 12/02/2015 – 01/07/2016 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
James-Gayles-KROMA-FlyerKroma Art Space
3670 Grand Avenue,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
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Cost: Free

“Reflections in Watercolor,” by Nationally Renowned Guest Artist, James Gayles. Join us at Kroma Art Space for the Opening Reception on December 2, 2015 at 7 pm. This is Oakland, California Artist, James Gayles’ first show during Art Basel week in Miami. Showing: Dec. 2 – Jan 27. Exhibit Hours: Mon–Sat from 10 am to 6 pm. For Exhibit info, contact the artist: +1 510-207-6420.

kind asia: Cultural Arts for Peace and Healing 12/1/15 – 12/6/15

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kind asia: Cultural Arts for Peace and Healing
Wednesday, 12/01/2015 – 12/06/2015 01:00 pm – 10:00 pm
kindasiafbcoverThe Bodhi Tree House
2200 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $10

About kind asia: Cultural Arts for Peace and Healing

ENJOY ART FOR PEACE For the first time ever during Art Basel Miami, Tibetan monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery will be constructing a Universal Peace Sand Mandala throughout 5 days in the Wynwood Arts District.

ENGAGE ALL YOUR SENSE Food tastings, yoga, meditation, monastic chanting, blessings and more.

RECEIVE THE ART OF PEACE Private energy healing by E = MC2.

EXPLORE THE CULINARY ARTS AND ENJOY INSPIRED CUISINE Opening night private VIP reception with celebrity chef Terrance Williams and closing night dinner with Drepung Gomang monks.

Famed Artist Lebo Unveils Art Basel Installation At The Surfcomber, South Beach Hotel 11/30/15

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Famed Artist Lebo Unveils Art Basel Installation At The Surfcomber, South Beach Hotel
Monday, 11/30/2015 – 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Surfcomber Miami, South Beach
1717 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

To kick off Art Basel, Kimpton’s Surfcomber Miami, South Beach will host Miami’s most recognized artist, Lebo, as he officially unveils his Art Basel installation. Located in the heart of the Art Deco District in South Beach on historic Collins Avenue, the unveiling and Q&A session will occur during an extended wine hour in the hotel lobby where complimentary wine and light bites from the Social Club will be served.

Ball And Chain Presents Street Life Calle Ocho Art Showcase 12/2/15

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Ball And Chain Presents Street Life Calle Ocho Art Showcase
Wednesday, 12/02/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Calle-Ocho-Art-ShowBall & Chain
1513 SW 8th street,
Little Havana, Florida 33135
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Cost: free

The exclusive showcase will feature the work of local Miami artist Katey Penner and photographer Ed Regan. Penner, who is known for her dynamic Miami landscapes and expressive portraits heavily influenced by Cuban culture, will be debuting her newest series that captures the colorful rhythm of the Calle Ocho neighborhood. Edward Regan is an avid Street Photographer based in South Florida will be presenting his latest work featuring photography taken over the last four years in Little Havana that depicts the Cuban multicultural life on the streets. His complex imagery messages a story telling of the realism of everyday Cuban life. Sounds by DJ Danny Stern.

Celebrate Art and Design Week at the Coming Home Gallery to Make A Wish Southern Florida 12/3/15

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Celebrate Art and Design Week at the Coming Home Gallery to Make A Wish Southern Florida
cominghomeThursday, December 3, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
29 NW 24th St
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP, 786.534.7576, chg@atelierpr.com
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Please Join Shareef Malnik, Donald & Lisa Pliner To Celebrate Art & Design Week At Coming Home Gallery

In Support Of Make A Wish Southern Florida
Percentage of sales from evening will benefit the charity

Art Basel Kick-Off at STK Miami with Contemporary Artist Louis Carreon 12/1/15

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Art Basel Kick-Off at STK Miami with Contemporary Artist Louis Carreon
Tuesday, 12/01/2015 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
unnamed3STK Miami
2311 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Cost: Free

STK Miami and Contemporary Artist Louis Carreon present The Drip Factory Pop Up Gallery. Louis will be unveiling his new works created exclusively for STK Art Basel 2015.

Live Painting by Louis Carreon
Hosted Bar & Bites
Beats by DJ What

RSVP REQUIRED-VIPMIAMI@TOGRP.COM

EXP Live Performance at SAIC in Miami for Art Basel 12/4/15

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EXP Live Performance at SAIC in Miami for Art Basel
Friday, 12/04/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
GroupPhotoThe Sagamore Hotel
1671 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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EXP, NYC’s first K-pop idol group, will be performing live at the School of Art Institute of Chicago’s (SAIC) anniversary event during Art Basel Miami in SAIC’s third year of partnership with EXPO Chicago and Gallery Weekend Chicago/Monique Meloche Gallery

www.exptheband.com

“The 12 Experience” by Fddblueroses 12/2/15

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“The 12 Experience” by Fddblueroses
Wednesday, 12/02/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
unnamed1Wynwood Lofts
2401 NW 5th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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“The 12 Experience” Presented by oddblueroses sets out to leave its mark with their artistic innovation during Miami Art Week. The event will be a two-part exhibition showcasing the twins’; two identical twin brothers who have possessed artistic abilities from the early age of 3. They will be installing an innovative, multi-sensory, artistic experience that will chronicle the journey through consciousness of millennials. Participants will find themselves immersed in familiar images and sounds re-imagined and juxtaposed to the universal patterns and frequencies. Come by to enjoy live music, live painting and an experience you will never forget. Millennials are revolutionizing 2015, truly making it a year to remember!

A Response To Our Oceans: A Collection Curated by Adrian Grenier 12/4/15

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A Response To Our Oceans: A Collection Curated by Adrian Grenier
Friday, 12/04/2015 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
unnamedMaps Backlot
342 NW 24th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

Adrian Grenier (Entourage) will be hosting a curated art collection titled A Response To Our Oceans at Maps Backlot in Miami on Dec. 4th from 8-11pm.

The night will stand as the official launch of the Lonely Whale Foundation, an organization dedicated to ocean conservation, and will stand as the largest oceanic art gallery. Attendees will be treated to an interactive virtual reality experience as well as a DJ set by Wild Belle.

A y i t i in memory of victims of the Haiti earthquake 12/1/15 – 12/6/15

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A y i t i in memory of victims of the Haiti earthquake
Tuesday, 12/01/2015 – 12/06/2015 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
Miami-Mountains-InviteLittle Haiti Cultural Complex
212 NE 59th Terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: Free

This two-part, pop-up exhibit at the LHCC features a comprehensive view of Miami Mountains Foundation and kinetic artist Miguel Prypchan’s award winning, Little Haiti public space art intervention opening in 2016: A y i t i, land of high mountains, and the stunning Haiti: Contemporary Photographic Perspectives show, masterfully curated by Edouard Duval-Carrié with selections of works by renowned photographers Carl Juste, Roberto Stephenson, Leah Gordon and Maggie Steber, among others.

Etra Fine Art & Wine by the Bay Highlights 2016 Opening Reception 11/29/15

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Etra Fine Art & Wine by the Bay Highlights 2016 Opening Reception
etraSunday, November 29th at 5:00 pm
Thursday, December 3rd, from 6 – 10 pm
Etra Fine Art
2315 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood, Miami, FL 33127
please RSVP to this address: info@etrafineart.com
RSVPs will be strictly required for attendance, as space is limited.

Etra Fine Art & Wine By The Bay present Highlights 2016 A special event to inaugurate Art Basel Miami
Wine by the Bay will present the following wines:
Gavi, La Scolca, Black Label
Gaja, Ca Marcanda, Magari, 2013
Alongside appetizers specially prepared by Chef Daniele Cosmo.

Etra Fine Art will be open all Art Week from 9 am – 9 pm

Canada’s Corno Presents Her Debut South Florida Gallery Exhibition During Art Basel Miami 12/4/15

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Canada’s Corno Presents Her Debut South Florida Gallery Exhibition During Art Basel Miami
CORNO with ArtworkFriday, December 4th, 7:30pm
Markowicz Fine Art Gallery
110 NE 40th Street
Miami, FL 33137

The highly acclaimed queen of Canada’s art world and one of North America’s female royalty in artistic expression, Corno, will be presenting her first exhibition in Miami as one of the city’s headlining female artists during this year’s Art Basel. Joanne will make her very first career appearance during the international art world’s most prestigious week, celebrated throughout the City of Miami and Miami Beach, December 3—6.

The opening preview night of the Corno Exhibition, presented by Corno Studio and hosted by Miami’s preeminent fund manager, Simon Librati of 212 Investment Fund LP, will take place on Friday, December 4th, starting at 7:30pm, at the renowned Markowicz Fine Art Gallery in Miami’s Design District, with an illustrious VIP attendance anticipated in honor of the Quebec-born artist who currently resides in New York. The self-titled gallery exhibit will feature a broad selection of Corno’s work that exemplifies her neo-expressionist approach – harmonizing abstract with figurative, using bold textures, movement and colors that encompasses her signature style. Corno’s inaugural Miami exhibition will be at the Markowicz Gallery for the entire month of December.

“I am delighted to be presenting my very first exhibition in Miami during this year’s Art Basel,” says Corno. “I’m aware that some of the world’s greatest talent from all four corners of the globe converge in South Florida during this time of the year, and I am excited to be part of such a prestigious week. I have dedicated the summer to creating some of my most interesting work that I am bringing down to Miami for the exhibit, and I look forward to sharing my latest collections with everyone. I am privileged to be presenting my work at the Markowicz Gallery – which is such an esteemed name to be associated with.”

A diverse selection from Corno’s own hand-picked compilation will be on display at the Markowicz Gallery, ranging from acrylic on canvas pieces in her recent collection of Faces to mixed media on canvas artwork for her extensive collection of popular Portraits depicting Marilyn Monroe and Andy Warhol. Her alternative anthology of Nudes and Drawings, developed with acrylic on paper, demonstrates the long history of talent and diversity that Corno has sustained throughout her career as a leading pop artist over the last thirty years.

Corno has successfully mastered her technique to the point where her style is immediately recognizable. Getting to the essence of Corno`s artistic inquiry are her acrylics on paper. These drawings clearly demonstrate the artist`s abstract and figurative strengths while exuding a raw pure energy that perpetually moves throughout each work. Every line, shape and color can be perceived in all its precision and spontaneity, leaving little room for error. These drawings reflect a refined talent, blending Corno`s creative flow and technical strengths. With each confident brushstroke, she leaves a permanent imprint on the paper.

Corno paints faces to catch the emotions they hide. Playing on bold facial expressions, dramatic colors choices and highly gestural abstract elements, she infuses her work with dynamic energy. A painting by Corno is like a zoom in on powerful feelings. With trademark large formats, she paints huge artworks that can be both overpowering and utterly seductive: faces larger than life. From her smallest details to her large sweeping brush strokes, her art works catch viewers off guard and invite them on a breathtaking inner journey.

Made in New York, Corno’s giclées are printed in limited number on 100% cotton, museum-quality paper. The velvet-like characteristics of this surface ensures the highest quality rendering and lifelong duration of each print. They are individually examined, numbered and signed by Corno. She is very selective in choosing the paintings to be reproduced into giclées as only a small handful are selected. She also chooses the formats and edition sizes. Certificates of Authenticity are included with each Corno giclée.

A+E 1 Year Anniversary Party 11/28/15

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A+E 1 Year Anniversary Party
Saturday, 11/28/2015 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Canvas Miami
90 NE 17th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free with RSVP

Happy birthday to the Arts + Entertainment District!

Join us in celebrating our first year of creative accomplishments, community growth, and cultural development in the urban village we have come to call home, all thanks to you! The evening will feature live performances by Mr. Pauer and Locos Por Juana, a photo gallery featuring our Adobe Photo Jam winner, Max Reed, live art by Blank Canvas winner, Jenny Perez, grub by Cheeseburger Baby, Gaucho Ranch, Vice City Bean, Mad Chiller, and Les Petits Sucres, & organic cocktails.

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The Soul of Basel “Art of Conversation” Networking Mixer 12/4/15

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The Soul of Basel “Art of Conversation” Networking Mixer
Friday, 12/04/2015 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SOULOFBASEL_120415_FLYER_NEW_FINAL-2The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex
819 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: Free

City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon, Southeast Overtown Park West CRA in partnership with Headliner Market Group, presents 2nd Annual Soul of Basel The Art of Conversation.

The Art of Conversation is all about the collaboration of art and communication while creating a professional fusion between Generation X and Millennial influencers. Business professionals are encouraged to attend come unwind, mix and mingle, enjoy complimentary wine while enjoying the sounds from DJ Fly Guy.

“This event will reintroduce the Historic Overtown community to South Florida’s professional crowd as the area transitions into a new era of excellence’’ stated Commissioner Hardemon.

The night will be full of the arts as guests can elect to sip and paint, play interactive games, and build their networking circle, all a part of the Headliner experience. Guests are encouraged to tour the 5th Edition of Art Africa Miami dedicated to fine contemporary art from the global African Diaspora.

Gallery Diet opening of Ann Craven’s I Like Blue 11/30/15

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Gallery Diet opening of Ann Craven’s I Like Blue
Monday, November 30th from 5PM to 8PM.
ilikeblueGallery Diet
6315 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33150

Gallery Diet is pleased to present I Like Blue, an exhibition of new paintings by Ann Craven opening Monday, November 30th and remaining on view until January 9th, 2016. Through these paintings, Craven converses with the histories of landscape painting and conceptual art, and with the passage of time itself.

These paintings come from summers spent in Cushing, Maine, where Craven has kept a home and studio for years. At night, she paints the moon en plein air, often by candlelight. Slightly larger than a square foot, they are hasty compositions, with a pared down palette and an economy of gesture. Like consecutive views of the moon, they manage to be both the same and different. Painting outdoors, under a sky quite different than that above New York, Craven engages contemporary and historic painters such as Alex Katz (who she assisted for seven years) Georgia O’Keeffe and Claude Monet. Yet the landscape is just a starting place. Craven returns to her New York studio and remakes the paintings, scaling up the intimate size of the originals to five square feet. They are not exact remakes; neither the palette nor the brushstroke are the same, merely similar. She then uses the leftover paint to create her stripe paintings, which are also on display.

By repainting the original paintings, she does not delegate a hierarchy of preparatory version and final product. Rather, she loosely stacks three mo- ments of time: the time spent on the first painting, the time elapsed between the two paintings, and the time spent painting the second version. In this, she charges the landscape genre with the understanding of temporality similar to the conceptual practices of On Kawara or Agnes Martin. The system Craven uses to employ the leftover, unused paint into bands of color can be seen as the forth phase or a closure to the three moments mentioned above. It is an added pleasure to see these works in Miami, a place known for its charged relationship to nature and history.

I Like Blue continues Craven’s exploration of painting as an index of our lived experience. Though painted with immediacy, Craven understands that these works can never fully capture the moment they seek to address. Instead, there is a lag, an inescapable temporal parallax. It is in that space that she best operates. Her work is playful, yet, since inseparable from time’s flight, bittersweet. Also on view is a painting of a bird.

Ann Craven lives and works in New York City and Maine. She recently had her first retrospective, Time, curated by Yann Chevalier at Le Confort Moderne in Poitiers, France (2014). She has exhibited widely, including Southard Reid, London (2015); Hannah Hoffman Gallery, Los Angeles (2014); Maccarone, New York (2013); The Green Gallery, Milwaukee (2013); Galerie Perrotin, Paris (2013); White Columns, New York (2013); Eva Presenhu- ber, Zurich (2013); Gladstone, New York (2012); and Marianne Boesky, New York (2012). Craven’s work has been reviewed in publications including LA Times, Art in America, the New York Times, Artforum, Flash Art, The New Yorker, Frieze and Modern Painters. Her paintings are in the public collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Whitney Museum, New York; the New Museum, New York; and the Museum of Contempo- rary Art in Chicago, among others. Gallery Diet owner Nina Johnson-Milewski assisted Craven in 2005.

Gallery Diet is a contemporary art space in Miami, Florida. Since 2007, the gallery has produced exhibitions by emerging and established artists from around the world. The gallery works alongside artists to produce ambitious projects both within the confines of the gallery space and beyond.

The Fearless Artist Pop Up Gallery Returns To Miami Art Week 2015 12/1/15

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The Fearless Artist Pop Up Gallery Returns To Miami Art Week 2015
Tuesday, 12/01/2015 – 12/06/2015 06:00 pm – 12:00 am
FullSizeRender-12The Fearless Artist Gallery
175 NW 25th and 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Be fearless during Miami Art Week! The Fearless Artist Pop Up Gallery is a unique event featuring more than 30 contemporary artists and designers all over the world. The Pop Up show will transform a 3,000 square ft. warehouse, in the heart of Miami’s Art and Design District, into an interactive art and entertainment experience. The exhibition will be open to the thousands of fans and collectors visiting the area during Art Basel from Dec 1 to Dec 6. Last year’s successful pop up show featured 35 artists and hosted over 7,000 visitors. Returning artist, Peter Smith, sold nine sculptures and artist Chris Saunders completely sold out. The show offers the opportunity for art industry professionals and aficionados to network, engage and connect with veteran and emerging artists.

The Emotions of R. Ricieri Exhibition 12/1/15

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The Emotions of R. Ricieri Exhibition
Tuesday, 12/01/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Ricieri-Art-Studio-page-001Ricieri Art Studio
325 NE 59th Terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: Free

Kicking off the Miami Art Week, Ricieri Art Studio presents a red carpet night for a unique exhibition featuring the Italian-Brazilian Artist Roberto Ricieri on December 1. The Emotions of R. Ricieri will display over 100 works by the artist, including his highly regarded Infinity Series of paintings, as well as sculptures and drawings. Attendees will also enjoy a hardcover book with five of his collections, a documentary movie, his own testimony about his time in captivity and how it led to him becoming an artist.

Born in 1959 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Ricieri has created more than 1,000 paintings, using acrylic on canvas, along drawing with pencil and carbon. He discovered his style and way of thinking about art in prison, which affected his work with real life inspiration and deep emotion. Admired by many, Ricieri never attended art school. As an entrepreneur, he often traveled to Europe and North America where he spent much of his time observing the masters of art in museums around the world.

The Infinity Collections by R. Ricieri are a collaboration between the Tara Art Collection Sylvia White Gallery of Los Angeles California and the Noel Santiesteban. This exhibition beautifully combines his innovative work with fascinating aspects of his life in captivity. The 130-page book titled “Ricieri: The Art Born from Captivity” will be released at the event for purchase. The publication includes 80 full-color paintings by the artist.

Learn more about Roberto Ricieri at www.ricieri.net or call for information 305-987-3700

RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-emotions-of-r-ricieri-exhibition-tickets-19688260116

Holoscenes Exclusive After Party – Meet The Artist – Lars Jan 12/3/15

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Holoscenes Exclusive After Party – Meet The Artist – Lars Jan
Thursday, 12/03/2015 – 08:30 pm – 09:30 pm
EventBrite-HoloscenesThe Idea Center
300 N.E. 2nd Ave – Building 8, 5th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free

ART + TECH + SUSTAINABILITY
In partnership with the Idea Center, creator Lars Jan takes audiences through the technical and scientific world of Holoscenes, revealing how the piece was created—from idea to full fruition. This engagement is geared toward science, technology, new media students and enthusiasts who are eager to understand the engineering behind the water tanks, the technology behind the research for behaviors and rituals that ended up in the piece, and the new media incorporated to make Holoscenes a multi-platform experience. Jan will share his rigorous collaborative process with his designers, the challenges and pitfalls faced, and how Holoscenes, as an artistic project, has embraced science to talk about important issues around water and climate change.

To Find the Holoscenes at MDC Schedule visit: http://mdclivearts.org/shows/holoscenes.html
For More Info on Holoscenes Visit: http://www.holoscen.es

Williams McCall Gallery Presents “Between Worlds” Collection Of Henthorne During Art Basel 12/3/15

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Williams McCall Gallery Presents “Between Worlds” Collection Of Henthorne During Art Basel
Thursday, 12/03/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
henthorne_card_front_finalWilliams McCall Gallery
110 Washington Ave., CU-3,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The Williams McCall Gallery, the only fine arts gallery South of Fifth on Miami Beach, has the great pleasure of exclusively presenting “Between Worlds,” a collection of Zen-like, high contrast black-and-white images by award-winning artist/explorer Henthorne during Art Basel. The collection, which traveled from the Leica Gallery in Los Angeles, represents a four-month long project on the wild cliffs of northern California that captures the collaboration of Henthorne’s epic exposure Waterscapes combined with the Earthscapes of artist Andres Amador. The exhibition runs from December 3 – January 6 and the opening reception/book signing by Henthorne and appearance by Andres Amador is on December 3rd from 6-9 pm.

LuvnGrace/Venu Present Pamela Anderson hosts Art Exhibit by Emma Dunlavey 12/1/15

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LuvnGrace/Venu Present Pamela Anderson hosts Art Exhibit by Emma Dunlavey
Tuesday, 12/01/2015 – 05:30 pm – 02:00 am
sagamore hotel
1671 Collins Ave,
miami, Florida 33139
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Miami, FL (November 15 , 2015) – Tuesday, December 1, LuvnGrace Entertainment in association with VENÜ

— Circle TPR – Rockefeller Wine & Spirits – Ageless Allure Argentina & Trace Water will host one of the world’s most famous celebrities and icons Pamela Anderson — supporting her best friend and renowned visual artist & celebrity photographer Emma Dunlavey for her 1st ever Art Basel Art Exhibit at the Sagamore Luxury Hotel, South Beach, Miami . We will have special guest world renowned Fashion Photographer & Visual Artist Raphael Mazzucco donating one of his legendary artworks.

Partial proceeds of Emma Dunlavey’s Artworks will benefit the Pamela Anderson Foundation. “Hells Angel” Artwork by Pamela and Emma to be auctioned off for Pamela Anderson Foundation.

Tuesday December 1

5:30 pm-7:30pm VIP MEDIA EVENT- INVITE ONLY

8pm-2am LuvnGrace hosts an afterparty (general public) at the Sagamore Hotel, South Beach. The events will host an elevated list of key influencers in the notoriously savvy art scene: a truly high-fashion mix of celebrities, media, supermodels, photographers and up and coming “cool” kids that have both industry legitimacy and international resonance.

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LUVNGRACE
VENÃœ — ROCKEFELLER WINE SPIRITS – CIRCLE TPR
AGELESS ALLURE ARGENTINA – TRACE WATER .

PRESENT

EMMA DUNLAVEY “EXPOSED” SOLO ART EXHIBIT — ART BASEL, MIAMI

HOSTED BY PAMELA ANDERSON

DECEMBER 1-2015
SAGAMORE HOTEL , SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI

VIP INVITE ONLY PARTY — 5:30PM-7:30PM

OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY — 8PM-2AM
MUSIC BY DJ SPENCER BARNES

Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU Breakfast in the Park featuring Alice Aycock 12/6/15

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Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU Breakfast in the Park featuring Alice Aycock
Alice AycockDecember 6, 2015, 9:30am-Noon
Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33199
RSVP, please contact us at 305.348.2890 or artinfo@fiu.edu.

Each year, in celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach, the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU hosts Breakfast in the Park. Guests enjoy a complimentary outdoor breakfast, informal lecture by a noted sculptor and guided tours of The Sculpture Park FIU as well as the exhibitions in the museum.

This year Alice Aycock, an American sculptor known for her complex site-specific works will be our guest speaker. Her diverse sources of inspiration range from environmental Land Art to popular forms of entertainment (amusement parks in particular), obscure literary sources, and sci-fi. Artist Carola Bravo will also be giving tours of her exhibition Carola Bravo: Blurred Borders.

Sponsored by West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Bacardi and InterContinental at Doral Miami.

Image: Alice Aycock, Timescape #3, 2015, Edition 1/3, Aluminum, 54 x 68 x 24 inches
Courtesy of the Artist and Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Photo credit: Dave Rittinger

Taste Whats Next presented by Bon Appetit and Volvo 12/3/15

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Taste Whats Next presented by Bon Appetit and Volvo
Thursday, 12/03/2015 – 12/03/2015 04:30 pm – 07:30 pm
MAPS Backlot
342 NW 24th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

As gallerists, artists, curators and collectors descend on Miami Art Week to experience the latest in the world of art and luxury, Bon Appétit Magazine, in conjunction with Volvo, bring Miami the first-ever “Taste What’s Next.”

Michelin-starred Chef Fredrik Berselius and multimedia artist Chris Doyle will come together, at the center of where art, food and technology blend, to celebrate Volvo’s Scandinavian luxury, functionality and design, while showcasing their own never-before-experienced work.

A fun late afternoon will transition into a high-energy night as hundreds of Miami’s art lovers and socialites enjoy cocktails, and bites prepared by Chef Fredrik, in his first-ever Miami Art Week appearance, and become some of the first to experience a preview of the Scandinavian-inspired menu for his much-anticipated new restaurant, set to open in Brooklyn in the first half of next year.

Simultaneously, artist Chris Doyle will reveal a new projection-driven masterpiece rooted in connecting the natural world with the growing digital culture. Guests will also have an opportunity to interact with Volvo’s new XC90 model through special demonstrations, as well as enjoy sounds by South Beach-based DJ talent Danny Stern.

Smashed Canvas in Wynwood: Live Art Murals and Beer Garden 11/27/15

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Smashed Canvas in Wynwood: Live Art Murals and Beer Garden
Friday, 11/27/2015 – 12/06/2015 12:00 am – 12:00 am
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Wynwood,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Art Basel 2015 is right around the corner and with so many events to attend you may not know which are worth it or not. If there’s one you absolutely need to check it out that is Smashed Canvas. In the middle of the chaos enter Smashed Canvas, a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone to enjoy. 

Watch as the biggest “live” mural takes place all while sitting back and relaxing in a beer garden with delicious bites and drinks. SmashedCanvas will also have special events taking place throughout Basel. 

BEER GARDEN TASTING SCHEDULE:
Nov 27 – Funky Buddha Brewery (Sold Out)
Nov 28 – MIA Brewing
Nov 29 – Cigar City Brewing
Nov 30 – J Wakefield Brewing w/ Ahol Sniffs Glue and his Biscayne World 
Dec 1 – Magic Hat Brewery (A White Basel) 
Dec 2 – Founders Brewery
Dec 3 & 4: Duvel featuring Brewery Ommegang & Boulevard Brewing
Dec 5: Lagunitas Baked Basel 
Dec 6: Closing Party 

Artist Participating in The “Live” Mural/Canvases:
Brian Butler, Caratoes, Chaz//The Location Police, D*Face, Ben Eline, Jeff Gress, Kamea Hadar, Hoxx, Hueman, Jose Mertz, Tatiana Suarez, Martin Whatsow, Woes and more.

Ishanna Ible Exhibition Look Alive at Bagel Time Cafe 12/2/15 – 12/3/15

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Ishanna Ible Exhibition Look Alive at Bagel Time Cafe
Wednesday, 12/02/2015 – 12/03/2015 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
Bagel Time Cafe
3915 Alton Road,
miami beach, Florida 33140
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This year’s Art Basel, Dec. 3 – 6, in Miami, FL, will mark the 14th annual, highly anticipated week of events featuring various art exhibitions, galleries and festivities in the international-scale cultural event.

Rising underground artist Ishanna Ible will be hosting her first solo exhibit featuring her series ‘Look Alive’, a large body of work aimed to provoke alertness through its vivid palettes, dramatic forms, and cerebella subjects. Original paintings along with prints will be available during the two day pop-up.

The exhibition will be open to the general public on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 2-3, from 7pm-12am at the Bagel Time Cafe. Music will be provided by DJ Lunaxcel and the poet Sulabelle will perform at 8 pm. Special edition prints and original paintings will be available and limited.

Eddy Bogaert’s 3D Universe Art Basel 12/5/15

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Eddy Bogaert’s 3D Universe Art Basel
Saturday, 12/05/2015 – 06:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Gale South Beach
1690 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

The only VIP party on the rooftop of the Gale Hotel surrounded by the 3D art of NYC based artist Eddy Bogaert, celebrity guest performances and the hottest sounds in the universe. Entrance is on 17th Street between James & Collins (Rec Room Entrance)

Please RSVP to: galerooftoprsvp@gmail.com

Basel House & Bushwick Collective Block Party 12/3/15 – 12/6/15

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Basel House & Bushwick Collective Block Party
Thursday, Dec 3, 2015, 12PM – 2AM
Friday, Dec 4, 2015, 12PM – 2AM
Saturday, Dec 5, 2015, 12PM – 2AM
Sunday, Dec 6, 2015, 12PM – 9PM
Basel-House-2015-Date-PostMana Urban Arts Project (formerly historic RC Cola Plant)
594 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

Massive Urban Art Block Party To Debut In Wynwood. Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood has become synonymous with graffiti, urban art, murals and street art, and it offers a unique way for the public to experience this art form. This year, Mana Wynwood, Mana Contemporary and the Bushwick Collective have teamed up to launch the Mana Urban Arts Project at the iconic RC Cola Plant in Miami. To celebrate this historic occasion, they joined forces with Basel House to host a free, four-day block party during Art Basel Week. The Basel House & Bushwick Collective Block Party will be the epicenter of the graffiti world this December. RSVP for the Launch Party to get a Free Drink.

The Block Party will showcase some of the world’s top street artists including Ghost (NY), GIZ (NY), Case Maclaim (Germany), Shok1 (England), Atomik (Florida), Lola Blu (Florida), Crash One TATS CRU (NY), Don Rimx (Florida), Sipros (Brazil), James Cochran (Australia), Aiko (US/Japan), SPOK (Spain), Hoxxoh (Florida) and Trek6 (Florida), to name a few. These artists will transform the RC Cola Plant with an entire body of new murals and paintings. Artists will be painting live throughout the four-day event. In addition, The Heineken® Mobile Art Experience will make a stop with their branded truck, which will feature a rotating canvas on the outside and a fully stocked art store and gallery on the inside. In addition, a free concert series featuring Fat Joe and other hip hop legends will add to the colorful backdrop. DJ’s, arts & craft vendors will also be present. It wouldn’t be Wynwood without the Food Trucks, so Basel House has secured a swarm of South Florida favorites; from lobster to hot dogs, you name it, they’ll be serving it up!

Curating the collaboration is Joe Ficalora of the Bushwick Collective from Brooklyn. The Bushwick Collective was born on the streets of Brooklyn as a way for Joe to cope with personal tragedy. The Collective transformed a large section of the Bushwick neighborhood into a colorful and vibrant work of urban art. Many of those artists will be making the trip to Miami to help launch the Wynwood location of the Mana Urban Arts Project. “We are proud to showcase some of the best artists from around the world, and we hope to inspire the masses,” explains Joe.

The team at SWARM is known for hosting incredible events throughout South Florida, and Basel House will be no different. “We are honored to be working with the Bushwick Collective and Mana,” says Tony Albelo, SWARM CEO and Basel House Director. “The only way to launch this unique project is with a complete and utter blowout, and that’s what we’re going to do.”

For the latest news and schedule visit www.baselhouse.com. For more information on the Bushwick Collective, check out: https://www.facebook.com/TheBushwickCollective, https://instagram.com/thebushwickcollective, or https://twitter.com/thebkcollective

The “downtown FULL MOON party”… Season Opening Party Miami 11/27/15

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The “downtown FULL MOON party”… Season Opening Party (Miami) – Fri. Nov 27
Friday, 11/27/2015 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
DFMP-November-2015-flyer-front-800pxR House
2727 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $10 – $20 (Advanced Online Purchase)

Hello Happy Souls,

Great news!!! We have found the perfect venue in Wynwood to launch our Season Opener Event… The “downtown FULL MOON party” will now take place at R HOUSE, and we are kicking things off with a spectacular lineup of live music, art, and a packed entertainment schedule… Don’t miss it!!!

The “downtown FULL MOON party”
in association with Enlightened Flow Entertainment
SEASON OPENING PARTY (Miami)

Friday, November 27, 2015
From 9p – 3a
@ R HOUSE
2727 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127

Suggested Dresscode: (Strongly Suggested!!!)
Creative Full Moon Attire… Imagine that you’ve been invited to the moon and asked to bring your koolest non-earthy attire!!!
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***FREE admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments***

Door Admission: $15 – $25
($10 Pre-sold Passes are available online: http://dfmp-miami-nov2015.eventbrite.com/; and other options for advanced purchased passes with a free drink are also available…)

21+ Only Event

Featuring:
OFF ORBIT
JASON PEREZ
TYRONE DOWNIE JR
EPHNIKO
CHILLY
MIAMI DRUM MACHINE
ANTHONY BACCHUS (Lead Drummer)
LUIS CARLOS PALACIOS (Lead Drummer)
ENLIGHTENED FLOW ENTERTAINMENT (https://www.facebook.com/EnlightenedFlowEntertainment)
IAN MICHAEL (www.dangerfunsideshow.com)
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES (TBA)

Plus,
LIVE INTERACTIVE ART
DRUMMING
BODY / FACE PAINTING
TAROT READING
POI / FIRE PERFORMANCE
MASSAGE
HOLISTIC VENDORS
FOOD AND COCKTAILS

Hosted by: FRITZ R., OLIVIA DELANEY, SHELBY STONE, JESSICA BORK, JASON PEREZ, MIKE MOORE, MAIAH DUCK, EPHNIKO, CHILLY, ANTHONY BACCHUS, LUIS CARLOS PALACIOS

***DON’T FORGET TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS… THEY WILL THANK YOU FOR IT!***

For info / admission purchase: http://dfmp-miami-nov2015.eventbrite.com/
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NEXT EVENTS:
Friday, December 25th (Miami)
Saturday, December 26th (Fort Lauderdale)

Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm showdown at SHOTS Miami 11/14/15

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Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm showdown at SHOTS Miami
Saturday, 11/14/2015 – 07:00 pm –
Saturday-UFC193SHOTS Miami
311 NW 23rd St,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

Ding, Ding, Ding! Calling all UFC fans! SHOTS Miami invites you to visit this Saturday, November 14 as it screens the highly anticipated fight between MMA champions Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm. Witness Rousey defend her bantamweight championship against undefeated Holm, while enjoying libations of Bud Light at $3 through the fight. Admission is free all night long.

The KIND Cafe: an #ichooseart experience 12/5/15

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The KIND Cafe: an #ichooseart experience
Saturday, 12/05/2015 – 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm
2015_1029_ArtBasel_Facebook_v2The KIND Cafe: an #ichooseart experience
82 NE 29 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: Free

From painting to poetry, KIND Snacks (KIND) invites South Florida to join them in recognizing our community’s most talented young artists. Building upon the success of last year’s landmark campaign, KIND will again shine a light on the importance of youth arts education during Art Basel – this time in the form of a pop-up called The KIND Café: an #ichooseart experience.

Featuring a gallery of student artwork, live musical and spoken word performances by youth artists, and a hands-on community mural, The KIND Café will be an oasis for those who love and appreciate all things creative. Welcoming impromptu performances with an open mic, KIND invites any young artist to freely express themselves before a supportive audience.

The pop-up will also offer a complimentary “Bar Bar” where guests can pair their favorite KIND snack with craft beer, cheese and other selections, as well as the opportunity to take home exclusive art pieces featuring the work of local young artists.

With this event, KIND asks attendees to support the idea of art being accessible to all, something that can be a source of guidance and inspiration… all starting with the powerful choice to live a kinder, healthier, more positive life.

Beyond The Limelight: Art Basel 12/3/15

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Beyond The Limelight: Art Basel
Thursday, 12/03/2015 – 12/12/2015 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Museum Of Fashion
2612 NW 2ND AVE,
MIAMI, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

Join us to celebrate Photography and Fashion at the Museum of Fashion starting December 3rd through December 12th.
Museum of Fashion and Third Dream Media present: Beyond The Limelight: A photo exhibition of New York City nightlife in the 80s and 90s through the lens of photographer Tina Paul.

For “Beyond The Limelight,” Keni Valenti will have a special fashion exhibit inspired by Tina Paul’s photographs and styles behind them. Designer pieces include: Jean Paul Gaultier, Emilio Pucci, Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler, Dolce & Gabanna, and many others.

For the exhibition, Tina will feature never before seen photos, focusing on the ones that over time have become more significant. Tina continues her work documenting today’s cultural scene, nightlife, parties, festivals, political arena and red carpets events in Miami and NYC. Come enjoy Art Basel in the heart of Wynwood at your local museum!

Concrete Beach Brewery will be joining us this Art Basel at the Museum of Fashion, make sure to try their delicious Wynwood crafts!

Global Fine Art Awards 2015 11/30/15

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Global Fine Art Awards 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015, 6 to 10 p.m.
globalfineartawardsMDC Museum of Art + Design
The Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
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Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College, and Judy Holm, President and CEO, Global Fine Art Awards invite you to the Global Fine Art Awards 2015
Join us in celebrating the culmination of a year-long process to discover the best curated art and design exhibitions from around the world. 67 nominees | 19 countries | 5 continents

Media, Arts, Educational and Cultural Partners
Miami Dade College, Museum of Art + Design, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Florida International University College of Architecture + The Arts, Fractured Atlas, Fine Art Connoisseur, Family Office Elite, Nob Hill Gazette, American Alliance of Museums (AAM), Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), Vastari

Lucky You Fine Art Raffle BAC to the Future 11/14/15

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Lucky You Fine Art Raffle BAC to the Future
Saturday, November 14, 7:00pm – 11:00pm
bactothefutureBakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami Florida 33127
Admission only: $50.00
Couples Bundle: $205.00
(Includes 2 Entry tickets & 13 Raffle tickets)
Raffle Tickets: $10 Each; $120 For A Baker’s Dozen (13)
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Lucky You! is the signature fundraising event for Bakehouse Art Complex, Wynwood’s original not-for-profit arts pioneer. All proceeds go toward programming and help ensure a permanent home for artists in Wynwood.

Celebrate 30 Years Of The Bakehouse At Lucky You!
This year, we pay tribute to the years 1985 and 2015 with a “BAC to the Future” theme marking our 30 years in Wynwood.

Time-travel with us, experiencing the 1980s and 2015, artistically inspired by the epic film trilogy. Enjoy 80’s music and fashion, hover boards, a DeLorean, homages to all things Hill Valley, open bar, costume contest, and other entertainment. The highlight of the evening is the fine art raffle where a lucky $10 raffle ticket can bring home an original artwork by Bakehouse and local artists.

Bagatelle Bond Brunch 10/7/15

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Bagatelle Bond Brunch
Saturday, 11/07/2015 – 11:00 am –
Bagatelle Miami Beach
220 21st St,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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On Saturday, November 7, Special Agents will gather for the exclusive Bagatelle Bond Brunch where they will enjoy the finer things à la 007 with delicious bites, Belvedere Vodka specialty cocktails and martinis, shaken, not stirred.

Photographs of SAVE’s Halloween Ball 21 at Magic City Casino on 10/30/15

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SAVE’s Halloween Ball  21 at Magic City Casino on Friday, October 30, 2015.  Had an great time with all of the amazing costumes and a wonderful cause, this is one party that should not be missed.

Spirits by Bacardi and Grey Goose, with full bars that included Martini Prosecco, Grey Goose Flavors, Bacardi Superior, Bacardi Limon, Bombay Sapphire, Dewar’s White Label and Tequila Cazadores.

SAVE’s mission is to promote, protect and defend equality for people in South Florida who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

Williams McCall Gallery 2015 Group Exhibition/Reception 11/14/15

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Williams McCall Gallery 2015 Group Exhibition/Reception
Saturday, 11/14/2015 – 11/28/2015 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
opening2015_front_finalWilliams McCall Gallery
110 Washington Ave., CU-3,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: free

The Williams McCall Gallery kicks off the season with a Group Exhibition and Reception that is open to the public on Saturday, November 14 from 6-9 pm. The exhibit will run until November 28. The group exhibition showcases the gallery’s diverse roster of 20 local and international artists creating contemporary paintings, works on paper, fine art photography, encaustic collage and sculpture.

Miso Chic – Music, Fashion & Arts 11/17/15

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MISO CHIC – Music, Fashion & Arts
Tuesday, 11/17/2015 – 08:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Adrienne Arsh Center of the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Prices May Vary

An Immersive Multimedia Experience… Where Music, Fashion, and Arts unite to stimulate all Senses, on Tuesday, November 17th, 2015, America Developing Smiles, Maman Fine Arts, and Miami Symphony Orchestra come together for one magical night.

Dessert Reception and Silent Art Auction to Benefit Breast Cancer Patients 11/11/15

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Dessert Reception & Silent Art Auction to Benefit Breast Cancer Patients
15BOCF-Dessert-Recep-FB-InvitationWednesday, November 11, 6:00pm-9:00pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space in the Bird Road Art District
4225 SW 75 Ave
Miami, FL 33155
Advance Tickets: $20
At the Door: $30
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Enjoy specialty drinks, hors d’oeuvres and sample delicious desserts while bidding on unique Badges of Courage™ created by top Miami artists.
The Badges of Courage Foundation (EIN 30-0638806) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 2010 to provide assistance to low income women who have been 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 provide financial assistance to these women and give them tranquility and hope while fighting cancer.

Participating Artists
Aquarela • Eva Avila • Jorge Ballara • Luis Berros • JC Bravo • Victoria Canel • Silvina Castillo • Anthony Dahut • Atena de Jong • Karen Deilke • Eleazar Delgado • Vicente Fabre • Marcy Grosso • Mila Hajjar • Jane Harris • Sonia Hidalgo • Herbert Hofer • Ernesto Kunde • Monique Lassooij • Maura Leonardo • MANO • Robert McKnight • Tony Mendoza • Luisa Mesa • Odilia Mezquía • Maria Patiño • Julia Polonyi • Alexis Porro • Hanz Ramirez • Registered Artist • Chris Riggs Miguel Rodez • Teepop • Derek Wilson • Mai Yap • Macarena Zilveti

Sponsors
Azul & Company • Daddy Brews • El Carajo • Jaguar Therapeutics • Liberty Caffe • Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co. • MANO Fine Art Project Space • Marlee’s Green Tea Whiskey • Nothing Bundt Cakes • Pamela’s Restaurant • Piedad C. Ponce • Pinecrest Bakery • Redlander Restaurant • Taco Rico • Trader Joe’s • Zilveti Communications

Media Sponsors: Soul of Miami.org • webcitygirls

Photography: Snap Happy Photos

Talking Off the Wall Meet & Greet 11/1/15

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Talking Off the Wall Meet & Greet
Sunday, 11/01/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
logo2Concrete Beach Brewery
325 NW 24th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

Talking Off the Wall magazine, which showcases Wynwood artists, will be holding their final two meet and greet events of the year, at the Social Hall. Muralist Ernesto Maranje who’s on the November cover, will be at the brewery on November 1, and Evoca1, a self-taught muralist and figurative painter, will be at the brewery on November 29.

Brewhouse Rock 11/2/15

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Brewhouse Rock
Monday, 11/02/2015 – 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
logo3Concrete Beach Brewery
325 NW 24th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: $5

Brewhouse Rock is a new monthly educational series designed for anyone who is interested in developing a deeper knowledge and appreciation for craft beer. Inspired by the Saturday morning educational series of the ‘70s and ‘80s, Brewhouse Rock will include beer tastings complete with fruits and candy to help highlight the subtle flavors in various beers. Each Brewhouse Rock will have a different theme. The November 2nd theme is: “How to Be a Better Beer Drinker.”

The Wynwood Yard Garden Party Grand Opening 11/14/15

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The Wynwood Yard Garden Party Grand Opening
Saturday, 11/14/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
itsalmostthyme-1The Wynwood Yard
70 NW 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free with RSVP

Behind each plate of food that we savor lies an intricate story.

The Wynwood Yard is a place where we can become part of
the narrative. It’s a hub for Miami’s most talented food
and beverage entrepreneurs to introduce innovative culinary
concepts to the community. Brought to life by groundbreaking culinary, architectural and wellness visionaries, The Wynwood Yard embodies Wynwood’s thriving cultural transformation.

Join us in celebrating the launch of The Wynwood Yard with a community garden party among the verdant fields! Let your art walk lead you to this delicious meeting of the minds with a special live performance by Elastic Bond and intimate moments of multi-sensory pleasure.

Take a promenade through the home-grown garden, delight in the on-site food concepts featuring: Myumi & Della’s Test Kitchen, as you sip the craft cocktails and resident drafts brews at the eco-friendly bar concept created by Chef Ken Lyon and beverage guru Ryan Goodspeed.

The Art of Transformation: Opening Reception 11/6/15

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AOT_PalmCard_Series_BACK_V4_FINAL copyThe Art of Transformation: Opening Reception
Friday, 11/06/2015 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Arc
675 Ali Baba Avenue,,
Opa-Locka, Florida 33054
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Cost: Free

Curated by Tumelo Mosaka, “Through the Eyes of Others” aims to provide a critical platform for re-imaging the past, present and future possibilities of blackness as something more complex than race. What words, actions and images can interrogate the culture of violence, distrust and hatred applied to black people? While stereotypical images of black people continue to reinforce negative attitudes, work in the exhibit resists and defies easy consumption of these subjects. Participating artists include Ebony G. Patterson, Dread Scott, Hank Willis Thomas, and Bernard Williams.
Join us for the opening reception with the curator and artists, a sampling of local Opa-locka restaurants, drinks, and music.
Visit www.opalockaart.com for more info or contact Aileen Alon (aileen@olcdc.org).

The Art of Transformation: Artists’ Panel 11/7/15

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The Art of Transformation: Artists’ Panel
Saturday, 11/07/2015 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
The Arc
675 Ali Baba Avenue,,
Opa-Locka, Florida 33054
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Cost: Free

Join “Through the Eyes of Others” curator Tumelo Mosaka and artists Dread Scott and Bernard Williams for an in-depth look at and discussion of their work, the relevance of race in their practice, and the role of art in transforming society today. Event includes artist meet-and-greet.
This event is part of the 2015 Art of Transformation series which celebrates the revitalization of Opa-locka through the arts. For more information, visit www.opalockaart.com.

The Art of Transformation: “The Interrupters” Film Screening 11/11/15

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The Art of Transformation: “The Interrupters” Film Screening
Wednesday, 11/11/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The Arc
675 Ali Baba Avenue,,
Opa-Locka, Florida 33054
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Cost: Free

“The Interrupters” (125 minutes, unrated), by Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz, is an award-winning documentary that explores violence in America. It tells the stories of three individuals who try to protect their communities from the escalating violence they once engaged. Filmed in Chicago when the city became a national symbol for violence, these individuals known as the “Violence Interrupters” intervene in conflicts before they explode. A short discussion will follow the screening.
This event is part of the 2015 Art of Transformation series which celebrates the revitalization of Opa-locka through the arts. For more information, visit www.opalockaart.com.