Category: Kids Fun

Family Fun Day with McGruff the Crime Dog at HistoryMiami 8/14/10

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8/14 12-5 PM
Family Fun Day: Be Aware and Be Safe
HistoryMiami
101C West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130

Are your two favorite words FREE and FUN? Then, join us on the second Saturday of each month for unique and enjoyable entertainment for the whole family! Spend the afternoon exploring the history and culture of our community. HistoryMiami wants you to stay safe so join us as well as McGruff the Crime Dog for a special presentation on how to help the authorities in the prevention of crime. Help become skilled at remembering important details and aware of your surroundings. Kids will make their own police badges. FREE. HistoryMiami 101C West Flagler Street, Miami. For more information call 305-375-1492.

Family Fun Day Hurricane Essentials at HistoryMiami 7/10/10

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7/10 12-5 PM
Family Fun Day: Hurricane Essentials
HistoryMiami
101C West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130

Are your two favorite words FREE and FUN? Then, join us on the second Saturday of each month for unique and enjoyable entertainment for the whole family! Spend the afternoon exploring the history and culture of our community. Prepare to become a “Hurricane Gourmet” with chefs Kathleen Duran and Bonita Whytehead. They will teach you the art of cooking when the lights go out. You will also get a side of hurricane history. FREE. HistoryMiami 101C West Flagler Street, Miami. For more information call 305-375-1492.

Follow The Bus To Southland Mall And Celebrate Kids Week 7/15/10

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Bus Wrap display & food samplings
Southland Mall – Gazebo entrance by Sal’s Italian Restaurant
Thursday, July 15th
11am – 3pm

Southland Mall in Cutler Bay invites you to attend a Bus Wrap viewing event on Thursday, July 15th from 11 am to 3 pm, showcasing the live, fully-wrapped traveling billboard kicking off one of the center’s signature events, ‘Kids Week’ and promoting the Southland Mall Gift Card contest. The mall is giving away one gift card per month for the next six months, worth up to $500! Simply text the word ‘MALL’ to 64444 to enter and join the SM mobile club. Enjoy food samplings from popular mall eateries like Starbucks, Sal’s Italian Restaurant, Charcoal’s Latin Grill, and NEW food tenant Cha Cha’s!

Southland Mall, located in South Miami-Dade County, Florida, the densest, most populous county in the southeastern portion of the state of Florida, has over 1 million square feet of gross leasable area. Southland Mall is conveniently located on U.S. 1 and SW 205th Street, off the Florida Turnpike, Exits 11 or 12, and is the only enclosed regional mall servicing South Miami-Dade County down to the Florida Keys. Southland houses approximately 100 specialty stores, including Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, Starbucks, a 16-Plex Regal Cinema and diverse Food Court. For more information about Southland Mall, go to www.mysouthlandmall.com or call (305) 235-8880.

Memorial Day Weekend at Jungle Island 5/29-31/10

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Memorial Day Weekend at Jungle Island
May 29-31, 2010, 10:00 AM
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
www.jungleisland.com

Visit Jungle Island, Have a BBQ Lunch On Us and Come back all year!
Buy a one day ticket and get FREE LUNCH and a FREE 2010 Pass!
May 29-31
Adults: $32.95 (plus tax)
Children ages 3-10: $24.95 (plus tax)
Not valid with any other discounts.

Plus, splash on to La Playa and experience Stand-up Paddleboarding. Jungle Island in collaboration with Paddleboard Miami will offer this exciting new sport throughout the summer and will preview it over Memorial Day Weekend!

For more information or to book your reservation, please call Shirley at 305-741-0088 or email Shirley@paddleboardmiami.com.

Free Kids Portrait Workshop by Charo Oquet at Edge Zones 5/22/10

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CHARO OQUET, born in Dominican Republic is a Miami-based interdisciplinary artist. Her work has been extensively exhibited internationally and reviewed and is included in many books and catalogs. Oquet has had numerous solo exhibitions in Museums in galleries around the world. Her work is in many museum collections in the US and in abroad. She is the recipient of several fellowships and awards most recently: Florida State Artists Fellowship; State of Florida Artists Enhancement Grant; S. Florida Cultural Consortium 2005 Visual and Media Artists Fellowship; Creative Capital Grant; S. Florida Cultural and Artists Access Grant. QE II Arts Council of N.Z. Artist Fellowship 84, 85 and 86. She received a BFA from Florida International University.

With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Edge Zones | 47 NE 25TH ST | MIAMI | FL | 33137

IDEA@thebass Free Family Day inspired by the new Egyptian Gallery 5/16/10

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Bass Museum of Art this Sunday, May 16 – IDEA@thebass Family Day.
This marks the first time Egyptian Gallery at Bass Museum will be open and accessible to guests of Family Day, with pieces being used as inspiration for Sunday’s programming.

IDEA@thebass is a program developed by Bass Museum in conjunction with Stanford University’s acclaimed Institute of Design to promote original thinking and keep the arts alive in Miami-Dade public schools (Grades K-2).

Family Day is monthly series of Sunday workshops taking place at Bass Museum from 2-4pm and is FREE and open to the community.

Address: Bass Museum of Art – 2121 Park Ave, Miami Beach

The upcoming Family Day schedule is:
May 16, 2010
June 27, 2010
July 25, 2010
September, 26, 2010
October 24, 2010

About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation advances journalism in the digital age and invests in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Knight Foundation focuses on projects that promote informed, engaged communities and lead to transformational change. For more, visit www.knightfoundation.org .

Free Family Friendly Performance of A Fab Karaoke at the ArtsPark at Young Circle 4/17/10

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A Fab Karaoke
by the Fantasy Theatre Factory

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2 pm
ArtsPark at Young Circle
FREE

American Fabulous Karaoke Talent Search is looking for you! Join Fantasy Theatre Factory’s performers in the search for America’s next fabulous performer! All contestants are chosen from the audience and given a chance to perform. The performance includes individual performances by the Fantasy Theatre Factory’s stars and audience contestants, as well as group numbers throughout the show, in which everyone is made to feel fabulous!

(Rain location: Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, US-1 and Monroe St., 1770 Monroe Street)

Click here for more information.

MDC Day at Jungle Island 5/15/10

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10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Park Hours
Noon – 3:00 p.m. Food service and activities at the MDC Pavilion

Advance Ticket Pricing (deadline 4/15/2010)
Adults: $29 per person
Children: $24.50 per person (ages 3-10)
For an additional $10 p.p. you may purchase an annual pass to Jungle Island!
After 4/15/2010 tickets increase $5 per person
You won’t want to miss fabulous shows, meeting your favorite animals and an array of activities in the main pavilion exclusively for the MDC family. Enjoy an ALL AMERICAN BARBECUE, arts and crafts, musical performances, dancing, clowns, gifts and much more!

To purchase tickets, call 305.237.3240 or click here to register online.

Family Resource Center and Cool-De-Sac Play Cafe Partnership Launch Party 4/17/10

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Family Resource Center & Cool-De-Sac Play Cafe
PARTNERSHIP LAUNCH PARTY
WITH A SPECIAL KIDS’ ART CLINIC LED BY POP ARTIST ED KING
SAT. APRIL 17, 2010
11am-1pm
Family Resource Center has started a charity partnership with Cool-de-sac play cafe. Please come and join us at our kick-off party for kids and adults on Saturday April 17, 2010 from 11am – 1pm.

Location: Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, #355, South MIami, FL 33143
Kids can participate in an art clinic with pop artist Ed King, who will also be adorning the walls of the of the play café with his child-friendly artwork.
Entrance is $15.00 per child ages 2-9. Parents and older or younger siblings will be admitted free for this event. Just remember to select how many paid and non-paid admissions on the registration form. It is quick and easy to register online. Register Now!

$5.00 of each event admission will go directly to benefit Family Resource Center.

ABOUT THE PARTNERS
Cool-de-sac is the first children’s entertainment center that was not only built for children, but also for parents. It creates a space where parents will enjoy quality time with their kids throughout the seven entertainment areas and mixes it with a restaurant that serves healthy meals that the little ones and adults will both love.www.cool-de-sac.com

Ed King is a neo-pop artist who transforms his visions of the world into imaginative artwork which brings joy to the hearts and minds of people everywhere. The artwork of Ed King Pop Art can be found in gallery exhibitions, art festivals, and special events in South Florida. While his collectors are of every age, they are all young at heart. www.edkingpopart.com

The Family Resource Center of South Florida was founded in 1978 by a group of community leaders. Its mission is the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect through the provision of Crisis Intervention, Family Support Services, Case Management, Parent Education Classes, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling Services. In the last year, FRC provided services to more than 4,500 children, adolescents and adults, with the twin goals of minimizing length of stay in foster care and reunifying families. The Family Resource Center is driven by the principle that nothing is more fundamental to a community than the safety and well being of its children. The organization seeks to prevent and change dysfunctional parent/child interaction patterns, promote positive self-concepts, and build healthy relationships. www.frcflorida.org

Join Majestic Properties for Family Day in the Miami Design District 4/10/10

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Save-the-Date Saturday April 10th from 12 – 4pm
FAMILY DAY in the Miami Design District, Miami
An afternoon of family fun from noon to 4pm this Saturday, April 10.
Look for the “Family Day” signs and balloons for activities at these locations:
Q American Barbecue
Pacific Time & Majestic Properties
Pizzavolante
Marimekko
Friends With You
Brownes & Co
Genius Jones
Advanced Trading
Maitardi
Orange Cafe
AE District
Shampology
Emena Spa
$3 valet parking available throughout the District.

Annual MAM Family Festival 4/10/10

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Miami Art Museum invites you and your family to the 13th annual MAM Family Festival
“A Crazy World of Color”
Carlos Cruz-Diez, Cromosaturacion, 1965/2010. Installation view Miami Art Museum. Photo by Oriol Tarridas.
Saturday, April 10, 2010 , 1-4pm
Miami Art Museum
Cultural Center Plaza
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Parking $5 at 50 NW 2nd Ave.
Free, open to the public
Information: 305.375.4073 or miamiartmuseum.org
Join us for a FREE, fun-filled afternoon of music, games, face-painting, special exhibition tours and art activities inspired by Carlos Cruz-Diez: The Embodied Experience of Color (on view at MAM through June 20, 2010). Held annually each April, this special Second Saturdays are Free for Families fills the Cultural Center Plaza with a variety of activities the whole family can enjoy.
Construct a Kaleidoscope
Contribute to the “Colossal Curtain of Color”
Create a colorful container for growing greenery
Performance by “Bounce, Ooo LaLa and Daniel” Juggling Variety Show
Presentation by Kids Love Mother Earth
Miami Art Museum is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts; with the support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners. Miami Art Museum is an accessible facility. For sign language interpretation or assistive listening devices please call Miami Art Museum’s education department 305.375.4073 at least five days in advance. Materials in accessible format may be requested.

Coconut Hunt in Coconut Grove 3/27/10

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Coconut Hunt in Coconut Grove
Saturday, March 27, 2010
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
FREE EVENT
On Saturday, March 27, families can take part in a one-of-kind Easter celebration only a Miamian could appreciate – a coconut hunt. Dozens of coconuts, artistically painted like Easter Eggs, will be placed along Grand Avenue between CocoWalk and the Shoppes at Mayfair in Coconut Grove for the first annual Grove Coconut Hunt.

Eager hunters can expect a prize basket for their efforts. The Easter Bunny will be on hand to preside over the day’s festivities and will also be available for photos with the youngsters. Other highlights will include a petting zoo, and FREE tasty giveaways like cotton candy and snow cones.

The Grove Coconut Hunt begins at 11 a.m. and continues through 3 p.m. It is free and open to the public. CocoWalk is located at 3015 Grand Avenue, while neighboring Shoppes at Mayfair in the Grove is located at 2911 Grand Avenue. For more information, contact the Coconut Grove BID at www.coconutgrove.com or call 305-461-5506.

The Grove Egg Hunt 3/27/10

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Date Mar 27, 2010
Name The Grove Egg Hunt
Description Come and enjoy an Easter Celebration the Coconut Grove way!
* Coconut Easter Egg Hunt
* Prizes & Giveaways
* FREE Cotton Candy & Popcorn
* Meet the Easter Bunny
* Live Music & Entertainment
* Complimentary Flowers for Mom
Where CocoWalk and The Shoppes of Mayfair, Coconut Grove, FL

Brain Fair 2010 Free Event at the Miami Science Museum 3/20/10

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First Annual Brain Fair

WHO: The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the Miami Science Museum.
WHAT: The 2010 Brain Fair is an educational event designed to teach children, adults and senior citizens about brain function and many other topics of interest through a day of fun-filled activities and presentations led by experts. Children will receive a Brain Passport at the welcome booth and can collect stamps for participating in different activities like storytelling, coloring, a puppet show, and interactive games. Adult presentations will include topics such as improving memory, how to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and stroke, hearing loss and balance, the effects of stress on the brain, stem cell therapy, uses of cord blood, and autism and vaccines.
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 201010 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COST:  FREE
WHERE: Miami Science Museum, 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129
WHY:  This event was created to educate the public about the brain and fascinating discoveries being made in the field of neuroscience, increase community awareness of the cutting edge neuroscience research conducted at the University of Miami, and cultivate future scientists in the Miami area.

ABOUT MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM: The Miami Science Museum aims to make a difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Miami Science Museum will be moving to a new state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Downtown Miami in 2014. Museum Park, which will be home to the new Miami Science Museum and Miami Art Museum, will combine science and art in an unparalleled waterfront experience. For more information about the Museum and our New Museum project, visit www.miamisci.org or call (305) 646-4405.

Adventure Base 100 celebration of the Boy Scouts 100 year anniversary 3/25-26/10

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Adventure Base 100
Ropes Course. GoScouting! Dome. Traveling Museum. The Boy Scouts of America is touring the country to give people an exciting, hands-on view of the organization’s 100 year history as well as the positive difference Scouting has made in the lives of millions of youth. Rolling into Miami, Adventure Base 100 will unfold into a 10,000-square-foot campus of immersive Scout-related experiences: a ropes course, hands-on exhibits, digital interactives, a multi-sensory IMAX-like GoScouting! Dome, a stage, and much, much more! Join us at the Tiger Area at the south end of the main gate.
Join us from March 25-26, 2010 at the following times:
Thur & Fri: 3pm – 12am
Sat, Sun & Mon: 12pm – 12am
Price is free. Fair entrance fees apply.
Miami Dade County Fair address:
10901 SW 24 St.
Miami, FL 33165
More details at http://www.adventurebase100.org

IDEA@thebass Family Day This Sunday 2/28/10

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FAMILY DAY
THIS SUNDAY – FREE
Join us this Sunday, Feb. 28th from 2 – 4pm for IDEA@thebass Family Day.
Like every month we are FREE and open to the community.

This Sunday kids can participate in these engaging art projects and activities:
Baby loves juice
Dzine a kaleidoscope
From Old Works to New Forms
IDEA@thebass art explorer scavenger hunt
YoungArts Jazz Ensemble
Preschool activity station
Complimentary prizes, snacks & refreshments for the whole family!

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation advances journalism in the digital age and invests in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Knight Foundation focuses on projects that promote community engagement and lead to transformational change.
For more, www.knightfoundation.org

Free Family Fest and Miami City Ballet’s Cinderella 1/9/10

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Saturday, January 9 @ 11:30 a.m.
FREE Event!
Thomson Plaza for the Arts
The Adrienne Arsht Center presents Family Fest, a free series featuring family-friendly out-of-doors activities and performances! Your entire family will have a blast at this fun-filled day full of music, dancing, hands-on demonstrations, and mini-workshops. The activities will provide engaging opportunities for parents to share with their children, while introducing “up-close” interactions with the performing arts.
(No tickets are needed for this portion of the event.)

Cinderella
Saturday, January 9 @ 2 p.m.
FREE EVENT!
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Opera House
See the story of Cinderella as the nationally acclaimed Miami City Ballet School brings you a specially condensed children’s version of this famed ballet. It’s great entertainment for children — and the whole family!
Free, advance tickets to this performance are sold out. There will be a first-come, first-serve line for last minute availability on the day of performance!
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, 33132

Kids for Kids An extraordinary fundraising event for the whole family 12/12/09

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 3PM
As the Holiday season approaches, we are reminded of our many blessings as well as the challenges faced by other families. This time of year is also symbolic of hope and it is in this spirit that we have joined forces this year with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with the support of Romero Britto and Saks Fifth Avenue and many others to host “Kids for Kids- A Season of Miracles”, a fundraiser event benefiting St. Jude.
With the goal of instilling benevolent values and inspiring the next generation to give, the “Kids for Kids” is also an opportunity for our children to bring a gift for the children of St. Jude. To ensure that gifts are appropriate for the special needs of many of these children, please be sure to adhere to the gift guidelines below. Although the primary goal is to raise money for the hospital, we ask that you encourage your children to bring a gift to donate. It is a small price for an invaluable and rewarding life lesson.
This is a family event and activities for the little ones will include photos with Santa Claus, face painting, complimentary cotton candy and popcorn, entertainers, toys, games for children, live band playing Christmas music, and will end with the official lighting of the Segafredo Christmas tree.
This is an extraordinary fundraising effort to raise money for St. Jude. St. Jude will hold an onsite SILENT AUCTION featuring products from a variety of sponsors including:Saks Fifth Avenue, Genius Jones, Milan Kitchens, Venue Magazine, Segafredo Brickell and many more. In addition to this, St. Jude will set up a registration table where they will be accepting donations by checks and cash with 100% of the proceeds going directly to St. Jude Research Hospital

The event will take place on Saturday, December 12th starting at 3 PM at Segafredo Brickell, 1421 S. Miami Avenue in Brickell.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of its founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.

Supporting sponsors for the fundraiser:
Saks Fifth Avenue: www.saksfifthavenue.com
Romero Britto: www.britto.com
Milan Kitchens: www.milankitchens.com
Miami Beach Cinemateque: www.mbcinema.com
The Patton Group: www.thepattongroupinc.com
Venue Magazine: www.venuemagazine.com
Good Times Party Rentals: www.goodtimespartyrental.com
The SER Institute: www.theserinstitute.com
Grace All Occasions
Floral Palace

Segafredo Brickell
1421 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL
305-577-9809
Join us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/SegafredoBrickell
www.facebook.com/SegafredoEspanolaWay

Creative Arts For Kids 12/5/09

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Creative Arts For Kids
Saturday, December 5 2-4 pm
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to Creative Arts on Saturday afernoon, December 5 where they will learn about the artist Victor Vasarely and make Op Art inspired by his work.

$10 per class for MOCA members, City of North Miami residents and employees, and $18 for non-members. To register, call 305 893 6211, ext. 25.

Three-Time Parent Choice Award Winner Hot Peas N Butter at the Adrienne Arsht Center 11/22/09

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Sunday, November 22 @ 11 a.m., 2 p.m., & 5 p.m.
Carnival Studio Theatre
(Inside the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House)

Winner of the 2006, 2008, and 2009 “Parent’s Choice Awards”, Hot Peas ‘N Butter is a unique children’s musical group that incorporates elements of traditional Latin music, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, folk, and rock.

By combining an interactive, invigorating approach to performance with multicultural music sung in English and Spanish, Hot Peas ‘N Butter has developed a distinct way of inspiring creativity in kids and adults alike. You’ve seen their hit videos “Number 1” and “Deep Down” on Nickelodeon and Noggin now see them LIVE!

BUY TICKETS NOW

or call our box office at 305.949.6722 to purchase your tickets today!

CCEMiami Chicle For Children and Youth Magic Show And Workshop 11/14/09

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FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

“MAGIC SHOW AND WORKSHOP”
DATE: 11-14-2009
TIME: 11am.
withProfessor Nelson de la Prida
Saturday November 14, 11 AM
Recommended for ages 6 to 12
At CCEMiami.
Nelson de la Prida is a magic professor, inventor and advisor and a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) and the Society of American Magicians (SAM). He has received numerous awards for the creativity and beauty of his work. In CHICLE he will show us different kinds of magic and some of his favorite tricks. All participants will get to learn and bring a trick home.

Free Family Fest Performances, Arts & Crafts, Fun and More at Adrienne Arsht Center 11/7/09

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Family Fest
Saturday, November 7 @ 11:30 AM
FREE Event!
Thomson Plaza for the Arts

The Adrienne Arsht Center presents Family Fest, a free series featuring family-friendly out-of-doors activities and performances! It’s returning for it’s second year, and the entire family will have a blast at this fun-filled day full of music, hands-on demonstrations, and mini-workshops.

The activities provide engaging opportunities for parents to share with their children while introducing the performing arts.

(No tickets are needed for this portion of the event.)

Paws on the Plaza
Saturday, November 7 @ 10:00 AM
FREE Event!
Free Parking in LOT C before 12:00 PM!
Thomson Plaza for the Arts

Doggie Ambassador Talent Search: Open call to talented dogs of all breeds! Win great prizes including a family 4-pack of tickets for the winner’s owner and the chance to be appointed “Doggie Ambassador” for 101 Dalmatians, appearing at special PR and promotional events through December!

A Dog-Gone Good Time!
-Music
-Free Doggie Fun
-Doggie Talent Search
-Doggie Activities
-Pet Vendors

Single tickets for 101 Dalmatians will be available that day at our box office.

(No tickets are needed for this portion of the event.)

Around the World Through Music
Saturday, November 7 @ 2:00 PM
FREE Event!
Knight Concert Hall

Conducted by James Judd, the Miami Music Project takes you on a musical trip around the world starring area professionals and students from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Honors Orchestra. It’s the perfect way to introduce kids to the beauty and magic of a live orchestra!

RESERVE TICKETS NOW!

Or call the box office at 305.949.6722 to reserve your tickets today!
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, 33132

Follow us to the land of Sweets with the Miami City Ballet at Miami Childrens Museum 11/15/09

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Nutcracker Sweets Party — November 15, 2009
Follow us to the land of Sweets!

Miami City Ballet’s Partners En Pointe and Miami Children’s Museum together with The Carlo Family (Tina, Dan, Ashton & Grayson) and The Barlick Family (Ana, Rob, Armando & Catherine)
invite your family to an afternoon of magic, fun and sweets!

Sunday, November 15
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Miami Children’s Museum (980) Macarthur Causeway, Miami)

Meet and take picture with characters from The Nutcracker.
Fun activities for all to enjoy: Cupcake Decorating, Santa’s Workshop, Magic Show, Face Painting, and more!

$50.00 per adult
$25.00 per child
Please R.S.V.P. by November 9.
For more information please contact Rebecca Interial
305.929.7000 ext. 1443 or via e-mail at rebecca@miamicityballet.org
All proceeds to benefit Miami City Ballet and Miami Children’s Museum
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A Family Cultural Spot at CIFO 10/24/09

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A Family Cultural Spot @ CIFO
Saturday, October 24, 1-3pm
Ages 5-10
CIFO Art Space:
1018 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33101
CIFO MEMBERS: Free
Non-Members: $5 per child
Space is limited! RSVP rsvp@cifo.org
Bring your kids to explore identity and creativity through a hands-on project and tour of Shifting Constructs: 2009 cifo Grants and Commissions Program Exhibition, taught by Veronica Pesantes-Benzel, art historian and former educator for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.
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AmBASSador Teen Council Event – Art DeadCo Halloween Costume Party at Bass Museum 10/23/09

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Friday, October 23, 6:00-10:00pm
AmBASSador Teen Council Event – Art DeadCo Halloween Costume Party
Who: Bring your friends and family
What: MTV hosted event with DJ Mauricio Parra and special performance by Zania with Halloween tricks and treats
Where: Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach
Dress code: Costume
Theme: Come as your favorite deceased artist
Support our AmBASSador Teen Council! $2.00 Halloween Tricks and $3.00 Halloween Treats.
Admission $3.00 if in costume, $4.00 not in costume.
RSVP REQUIRED : Call 305 673 7530 x1016
Sponsored by
MTV
Nicole Shelley Models

Village Place at Miami Shores 10/2/09

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Village Place
Village Place at Miami Shores
Friday, October 2, 2009, 6PM
FREE
NE 2nd Avenue between 96th Street and 103rd Street
Bring your kids to the heart of Miami Shores for a fun-filled street party celebrating the new face of Village Place! Come see what Village Place has to offer, meet your neighbors, and have a great family night out. There’s tons for you and your kids to enjoy!
Open to the public

CCEMiami Chicle The Olympics With Kidokinetics 9/26/09

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DATE: 09-26-2009
TIME: 11 am

Saturday September 26, 11 AM
CCEMiami, 800 Douglas Road, Suite 170
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Recommended for children 3 to 10 years old with their parents. Reservations are required and availability is limited, so reserve now by sending an email to prensa@ccemiami.org with the name, age of the child and contact information. For information call 305.448.9677 or www.ccemiami.org

Join us for a very special “Olympic day” with Kidokinetics. You will be able to play and learn your favorite sports, such as soccer, hockey, bean bags, hula hops, frisbee and basketball. All participants will receive an Olympic diploma at the end of the session. Kidokinetics is South Florida’s leading company of children sports, where it has been in operation since 2000 with over 80 locations in the Tri county area.

CCEMiami’s monthly children’s programming CHICLE, continues with two free events a month on Saturdays. CHICLE features different disciplines in Spanish to create a forum where children can share, learn and have fun. CCEMiami is a non profit Miami organization dedicated to foster cultural Exchange and cooperation by means of a permanent roster of cultural activities.
CONTACT PHONE: 305 448 9677

Free Family Fun At The Bass Museum 9/13/09

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Sunday, September 13, 2:00-4:00pm
FAMILY FUN DAY
Words, Birds, and Picture Frames
OFFERING FUN WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS!
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org
The Bass Museum of Art is generously funded by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; with additional support provided by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; and Friends of the Bass Museum, Inc.
Bass Museum of Art | 2121 Park Avenue | Miami Beach | FL | 33139

CCEMiami Chicle Back To School Celebration 8/29/09

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FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH
“BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION”
DATE: 08-29-2009
TIME: 11 AM

Let’s celebrate the beggining of a new school year with the show of Agapito and Enriqueta
Saturday August 29, 11 AM
CCEMiami, 800 Douglas Road, Suite 170
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Recommended for the whole family. Reservations are required and availability is limited, so reserve now by sending an email to prensa@ccemiami.org with the name, age of the child and contact information. For information call 305.448.9677 or www.ccemiami.org

The summer is over and we’re going back to school. Yes, it’s a reason to celebrate. We invite you to join us at CHICLE with one of the most entertaining shows in Miami: The show of Agapito and Enriqueta, featuring a puppet theatre show, stilts, a juggling show and lots of surprises!

CCEMiami continues with CHICLE, a series of free monthly children’s programming offered TWICE a month on the second and last Saturday at 11 AM, that offers a great variety of cultural and interactive events in Spanish to create a forum where children learn and have fun. CCEMiami is a non profit organization based in Miami dedicated to foster culture and cooperation by means of a permanent roster of cultural activities.

Life Is Art is excited to invite you to Earth Is Art, an environmentally artistic showcase 8/22/09

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Greetings Life Is Art Fans!

We at Life Is Art are very excited to invite you to our next big show, Earth Is Art. We have over a dozen artists, DJs, live bands, fashion, food, drinks, and performances, all to support the south Florida arts community, as well as the environment!

Earth Is Art is being produced in conjunction with the Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center, an organization dedicated to promoting environmentally responsible building practices. So, in addition to enjoying a wonderful party and experiencing some excellent art, you will be supporting a great cause.

Below is a short summary, but you can see all the details, art samples, and more at
http://www.lifeisartfest.org/blog/earthisart/. Please share the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=233279005243

EVENT DETAILS
August 22, 2pm~10pm
120 NE 27th Street, #200, Miami, FL 33137
$10 suggested donation
Presented by Life Is Art and Metro 1
Hosted by the Green Building Resource Center
Featured Artists: Antonia Wright ~ Brett Sauce ~ Carla Fache ~ Carol Kingsley ~ Daniel Marosi ~ Deborah Weed ~ Eileen M. Baldwin ~ Flex Maslan ~ GusColors ~ Jennifer Rivas ~ Jovan Karlo Villalba ~ Rainer Lagemann ~ Rosa Naday Garmendia ~ Tashmeha Ignacio ~ R.E. SANCHEZ
Music by DJs Soozin ~ Alan Stenback ~ Matt Way ~ Sebastian C
Live music by Almost Blue ~ Pocket of Lollipops with visuals by TM Sisters
and Dylan Romer ~ UOM
Fashion by Noble Truth ~ Deborah Desilets
Live Auction by Skyler Goldenberg
Gastronomic arts by Ñaki Culinary Delights ~ Om Garden
Drum circle ~ Live performances ~ Fundraising auction & sale
Fire dancing by Jillian with Nestor on Drums
Complimentary drinks by Schnebly Winery ~ Grolsch Beer
Additional Support by Yelp.com ~ TalkNightlife.com ~ Bubblewrapmiami.com
CHARITY AUCTION DONATIONS:
~ Mark W. Forman, Gallery Marco, Painting – Acrylic on Canvas 24″ x 24″, Value $2000
~ Kayak Jeff Inc, Paddling Basics 101 Class 4 hours of training, Value $55, 4 available.
~ Lavazonn Gallery, blue agate wraparound recycle leather cuff/ bracelet, Value: $65.00
~ Deborah Desilets, one of a kind art gloves on lincoln, Value: $1500.00, a portion of this donation goes towards the Lincoln Rd 50th Anniversary fund.
~ Debra Cortese, Laptop/Business microfiber Bag is perfect for back to school or work, 14.5?W x 11?H x 4.5?D, $129.95 value
~ Tonya Scholz, kNOw-AGING, Inc, Life Extension wellness basket, $200 value
~ and much more to come!

Also, if you are interested in volunteering, we can use a little help. We will be setting up Friday night and Saturday morning, and definitely could use a few hands. We could also use a few people during the event to help monitor the door and watch the art. Please contact us for more intormation at art@lifeisartfest.org. Thanks!

I look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,
James Echols
Life Is Art, Inc.
www.lifeisartfest.org

Free Family Fun At The Bass Museum 7/26/09

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KEEP IT SIMPLE KEEP IT GREEN
Habits Hobbies Habitats
FAMILY FUN AT THE BASS MUSEUM
Sunday, July 26, 2009
OFFERING FUN WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES – 2-4PM!
SCREENING OF HOME – 3:00PM
Reception to follow
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park)
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
T: 305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org

Sunday July 26! Free Family Fun At The Bass Museum 7/26/09

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KEEP IT SIMPLE KEEP IT GREEN
Habits Hobbies Habitats
FAMILY FUN AT THE BASS MUSEUM
Sunday, July 26, 2009, 2:00-5:00PM
OFFERING FUN WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS!
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Screening of HOME, 3:00PM
Reception to follow
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park)
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
T: 305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org

The Bass Museum of Art is generously funded by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; with additional support provided by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; and Friends of the Bass Museum, Inc.

Biltmore 4th of July Weekend Celebration 7/2-4/09

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Fireworks

July 2 7pm – Poolside performance by Rose Max “Brazilian Bossa Bliss”

July 3 8pm – Outdoor movie screening of “Night at the Museum”

Independance Day
12pm – Stars & Strips BBQ at Cascade
2pm – Classic American rock by Ludwig and the Druids Acoustic Duo
5pm – Animal Show, live and interactive
6pm – Encore performance by Ludwig and the Druids
9:30pm – Motown music by Ike Woods & Co.*
*Hotel guests complimentary, Members $15 Non-members $20

Family Fun Day at Historical Museum of Southern Florida 8/8/09

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Family Fun Day
Saturday, August 8 12-4 PM
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Hurricane History101
See how hurricanes have affected all aspects of life in our region through the years. Educators will show you how to prepare, how to track and rate the intensity of these storms.
This event is free and open to the public

Family Fun Day at Historical Museum of Southern Florida 7/11/09

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Family Fun Day
Saturday, July 11 12-4 PM
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Star-Spangled Saturday
The “Spirit of America” lives on in South Florida. Come and enjoy the Historical Museum of Southern Florida’s red, white and blue celebration featuring quilting, live entertainment, U.S. history displays, and more.
This event is free and open to the public.

Sunday Free Family Fun At The Bass Museum 6/28/09

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“Something Old/Something New”
FAMILY FUN AT THE BASS MUSEUM
Sunday, June 28, 2009
2:00-4:00PM
OFFERING FUN WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS!
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park)
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
T: 305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org

The Bass Museum of Art is generously funded by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; with additional support provided by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; and Friends of the Bass Museum, Inc.

Free Family Fun at the Bass Museum 6/21/09

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“Something Old/Something New”
FAMILY FUN AT THE BASS MUSEUM
Sunday, June 28, 2009
2:00-4:00PM
OFFERING FUN WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS!
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park)
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
T: 305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org

The Bass Museum of Art is generously funded by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; with additional support provided by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; and Friends of the Bass Museum, Inc.

The Haitian Rara Experience: A Week of Film, Workshops, and Music 5/21-24/09

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Miami Light Project co-presents The Haitian Rara Experience: May 20th-25th, 2009
For more information, visit http://www.othersideofthewater.org
Thursday May 21st, 7pm:
Workshop: “Rara and Cultural Activism”, at the Light Box Studio
Co-Presented by Miami Light Project. 3000 Biscayne Blvd.,
#100 Miami, Fl (305) 576-4350

Friday, May 22nd:
* 5pm, Masterclass: “The Roots of Haitian Music”, at the Light Box Studio
Co-Presented by Miami Light Project. 3000 Biscayne Blvd.,
#100 Miami, Fl (305) 576-4350
* 8pm, Live performances & screenings at Tap Tap Restaurant
819 Fifth St, Miami Beach (305) 672-2898

Saturday May 23rd, 8pm:
The Haitian Rara Experience @The Colony Theatre
Documentary screening & live rara battle between Brooklyn’s DJARARA Vs.
Miami’s Rara Lakay. 1040 Lincoln Road Miami Beach (305) 674-1040
Tix $15 in advance, $20 at door, at box office (Tu-Sat noon-5pm) and ticketmaster.com

Sunday May 24th, All Day: Noon-1am:
Family Day & Culture Jam @7th Circuit Studio
12-6pm Short films, food, music, arts for kids.
6:30 Documentary Screening
7:30-1am: Roots & Rara featuring Jan Sebon & Kazak, Djarara vs Rara Lakay
228 NE. 59th St., Miami (305) 757-7277 Tix $10 / $50 VIP. $5 for Kids under 15

Free Family Fun At The Bass Museum 5/16/09

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INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY:
FAMILY FUN AT THE BASS MUSEUM
Saturday May 16, 2009
2:00-4:00PM
OFFERING FUN WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS!
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park)
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
T: 305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org

The Bass Museum of Art is generously funded by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; with additional support provided by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; and Friends of the Bass Museum, Inc.

Family Fest Free Event at the Adrienne Arsht Center this Saturday 5/2/09

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Saturday, May 2 beginning at 11:30 AM
Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts

This is the last Family Fest for this season so dont’ miss it!
The next Family Fest will begin on Nov 7th.

Introduce the whole family to the performing arts!
Spend a day at the Adrienne Arsht Center for family fun featuring engaging opportunities for parents and children, while introducing “up-close” involvement in the performing arts. Enjoy family-friendly out-of-doors activities, performances, hands-on demonstrations, mini-workshops and so much more!
Performances:
11:30 AM Animate Object’s Journey to Atlantis – aerial show
12:30 PM Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band – sing-a-long American folk songs
Activities:
Summer Shorts for Kids – acting and hands on activities
Craft Corner – Jungle Fantasy animal masks
Movement Classes – learn some new dance moves
Physical Theater activities – try out acrobatic moves
Face Painting
Costumed characters
Food and Drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call our box office at 305.949.6722.
Free Parking until 12:00 Noon in Lot C — across from the Center

CCEMiami. Chicle: Children’s Programming 4/25/09

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CHICLE: CHILDREN PROGRAMMIG CCE
“Bailando por el mundo” (dance)
Saturday April 25, 11:00am
With Yolanda Estarellas
Ages: 6 a 13 years old.
At CCEMiami. Free admission.

RSVP prensa@ccemiami.com. Info: 305-448-9677
This month we present the “Bailando por el Mundo” dance workshop with choreographer Yolanda Estarellas that will show the children how to create choreography by using the song “La Puerta de los Pescadores” from Spanish Tenth Century composer Luis Delgado. His music is inspired in Arab and Andalusia poetry and music. By creating a group piece of choreography the children learn new movement and work in groups.
CCEMiami continues with CHICLE, a series of monthly children’s programming taking place the last Saturday of every month at 11 AM that offers a great variety of cultural and interactive events in Spanish to create a forum where children learn and have fun. CCEMiami is a non profit organization based in Miami dedicated to foster culture and cooperation by means of a permanent roster of cultural activities.
More Info

Wayside Kidz Camp Open House Event 4/25/09

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FROM: Sarah Ratchford, Wayside Kidz Camp-Director
Still looking for something great for your kids to do this summer? Come check out Wayside Kidz Camp at our Open House Event. This is a great opportunity to meet some of our staff, tour the facility, learn about our daily schedule, hear about planned events and activities, play a couple fun games, enjoy free treats like popcorn and sno-cones, get your questions answered and enter our April raffle for a free week of Summer Camp. This event is free and open to the anyone interested in enrolling a child 3 months of age – a 6th grade completer in a summer camp program.
Hosted at Wayside Baptist Church – 7701 SW 98 Street, Miami, FL 33156
Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10am-2pm
For more information contact Sarah at 786-333-1166, camp@waysidemiami.org or check out one of the links below:
http://www.waysidemiami.org/vbs/kidzcamp.htm (1st-6th graders)
http://www.waysidemiami.org/wbps/rates.htm (3 months old – Kindergarten)
Thank you,
Sarah Ratchford
Wayside Kidz Camp-Director
camp@waysidemiami.org
305-595-6550 or 786-333-1166

BayfrontPark Earth Day Celebration 4/25/09

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Miami is Goin’ Green! – April 25 @ Bayfront Park
The event of the year is upon us. Make sure you don’t miss any of the incredible events, entertainment, displays, and incredible offers at this year’s Miami Goin’ Green. Entrance to the event is FREE and runs from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday April 25th with Miami Goin’ Green from 10:00am to 7:00pm at Miami’s Bayfront Park!

Miami is going green! Living a cleaner-greener life has never been easier! Join us Saturday April 25th for Miami Goin’ Green, an eco-friendly festival for the entire family.

– Learn about everything green
– Jump on the Smoothie King Bike Blender
– Bring your clothes in for Fashion Forward
– Try the Bright Watts solar-powered Wii
– Recycle your unused electronics at the eWaste recycling center
– Trade old water bottles for a FREE Clear 2GO water filtration bottle

http://www.miamigoingreen.com/

Bayfront Park will host Miami Goin’ Green, an eco-friendly, Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 25, 2008. The event is scheduled to run from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will offer live entertainment, hands-on activities for the entire family and close to 80 green exhibitors.
There will be something for everyone including two open stages that will showcase live performances and seminars throughout the day. In addition to all the exhibitors, performers and interactive activities, the event will offer plenty of green-friendly areas including the following:

ƒ Human-Powered Bike Blender – Jump on this bike to blend your very own eco-friendly “King Smoothie”.

ƒ Solar-powered Wii Station – Play sports against the game’s artificial intelligence or with friends in this solar-powered video game.

ƒ Family Fun Zone – Partake in the live exhibits provided by The Miami Science Museum. See the experiments and enjoy physical challenges that promote healthy living.

ƒ Fashion Forward: A Clothing Swap – Browse the mini-store presented by Goodwill South Florida and bring lightly worn items that you no longer wear such as suits, dresses, children’s clothes, shoes, purses and belts in order to swap them for items that you will wear.

ƒ Water Bottle Trade-In – Bring six old water bottles and trade them in for a free Clear 2GO portable water filtration bottle. Fill it up anywhere you go for a clean sip of water.

ƒ eWaste Drop Off – This tech recycling station will be collecting old tech items that require special disposal such as batteries, cell phones, computers and monitors.

ƒ Traditional Recycling Stations – Several stations will appear throughout the park for people to discard paper, plastic and aluminum cans. They will be manned by the “Green Team” who will help educate visitors on how to properly recycle.

Because Miami Goin’ Green strives to reduce, reuse and recycle, it will operate on 100% alternative fuel with solar-power and bio-diesel generators. Event organizers also plan to break a Guinness Book of World Records on Wednesday April 22nd by having the longest procession of alternative-fuel vehicles. The current record was set on August 31, 2008 in Melk, Austria with 138 vehicles. Those with electric cars, bio-diesel, CNG or solar-powered vehicles are encouraged to register for this high-profile event at www.MiamiGoinGreen.com.

Savvy Times Kids Culture… Live Your Art 4/18/09

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Savvy Times Kids Culture… Live Your Art
The City of Hialeah Gardens and Mayor Yioset De La Cruz is Hosting
the SAVVY TIMES NEWS MAGAZINE First Annual “Kids Culture… Live Your Art ” Event!

Saturday, April 18, 2009
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Westland Gardens Park
13501 NW 107th Ave. Hialeah Gardens, Florida, 33018

Enjoy Free Food, Art Exhibits, Interactive Exhibits for Kids & Live Musical Performances

Exhibitions, Guests and Performances at the Event include Opening Flag Ceremony by The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Academy, Mother Goose’s Corner by Judith Ozer & Tutor Me Daycare Academy, Photography Corner by Creative Designs by Lauren, DJ Exhibition by DJ Hurricane & The Scratch DJ Academy, Adult Musicians and Bands… Luis Disla, Dainamite, the Ceasar Band, Kynto Elemento, Erica Lee, Alyssa, Frankie Blanco, Bori J, Professional Child Dance Performances by Ladies in Training, Animation Art by Kim Bowman of Kim Bowman Studios, Film Exhibition by Erix Mercedes of The Film Wire, Professional Ballet Performance by Rachel Speck, Culinary Artist William Ventura of The Cuban Caterer, Art Gallery Exhibition from Local Schools… Matter Academy, Jose Marti Middle School, West Hialeah Elementary, Hialeah Gardens Elementary, Bob Gram & Designer Wearable Art by David Pantoja of YADA Couture, Music School Performances by Music America, Professional Adult Dance Performances by Josy and Kimberly Barenfanger of GS Entertainment, Youth Jazz Band McEsbra Slay, Hair Design Exhibition by Robert Allen, Make-Up Artistry, Red Carpet Walk by Prime Time Limos & Luxury Rentals and MC’s Jessie Alexander of “The Best of South Florida”… Milton LaCroix of “Supreme Team Boxing”… Carlos Garin of “Telemiami”.

SAVVY TIMES NEWS MAGAZINE will be sponsoring a Fundraiser at this event for Kidz Culture non-profit organization and Sammy’s Angels of Hope non-profit organization.

There will be a Raffle Ticket drawing. Buy a Raffle Ticket for $1 and you could win a FREE One Week Art Class for your Child at Clara’s Art Shop, a FREE One Year Subscription to
SAVVY TIMES NEWS MAGAZINE or Promo Certificates to Denny’s Restaurant. 100% OF ALL RAFFLE TICKET SALES ARE DONATED TO ‘KIDZ CULTURE ‘ NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION!

The Purpose of this Event is to expose children, of ALL ages, to the various forms of Art in our World, in hopes that they, with the support of their families and the community, will pursue the Arts for the Enrichment of our World and their Lives… NOW and in the Future!

www.SAVVYTIMES.com

Celebrate Earth Day At Earthfest 2009 At Crandon Park 4/19/09

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Celebrate Earth Day At Earthfest 2009 At Crandon Park Visitors And Nature Center, Sunday, April 19, 2009, 10 A.M. To Sundown

Event Features Live Music, Spoken-Word Performances, Hands-On Workshops, Eco-Tram Tours, Nature Walks, Community Drum Circle, Green Mobility Bike valet service and Much More

In honor of Earth Day, Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation and Earth Learning present the annual Earthfest 2009, an event for the whole family on Sunday, April 19, 2009, 10 a.m. to sundown, at the Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., located at the North Beach entrance of Crandon Park. Admission is free. Parking at Crandon Park is $5.

The day-long event will feature “green” vendors offering earth-friendly products such as clothing made from eco-friendly materials, accessories and gifts made from recycled newspaper, eco-friendly products for children and infants, the Smart Car, an electronics recycling center, environmental educational organizations, vegetarian food vendors, and much more. To encourage bicycling to the event, Green Mobility Network will offer a free bike-valet service, parking bikes in a secured area.

Workshops will also be going on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on topics including:
· Greening every room in your house
· Reducing your electric bill
· Rain barrel construction
· Organic gardening
· Raw food preparation
· Deep ecology and more

The Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures staff of naturalists will provide Eco Tram Tours of the Bear Cut preserve and guided nature walks through Coastal Hardwood Hammocks. Other activities include a Discovery Lab, a Kidz Corner, previews of Disney Nature’s film Earth, a drum circle, and much more.

Earthfest will also feature performances starting at 2 p.m. with the Spam Allstars, Patxi Pastor Band, Song of the Soul, and GSR. For detailed bios of the artists and for more information on Earthfest 2009, please visit the website at www.earthfest.us or call the Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center at 305-361-6767, ext. 112.

Earthfest is presented by Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation and Earth Learning. It is funded in part by Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Department and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez, District 7. Sponsors include Nature Disney, Whole Foods Marketplace, Natural Awakenings Magazine, Imagine Miami, The City of Miami Office of Sustainable Initiatives, Green Mobility, WLRN Public Radio, The New Times, and CBS Outdoor Advertising.

Miami-Dade Parks creates outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and to enhance our community for this and future generations.

Miami Seaquarium Easter Egg Hunt Celebration Returns 4/10-12/09

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BIGGER AND BETTER–THE EASTER EGG HUNT CELEBRATION RETURNS APRIL 10th, 11th & 12th

Special Note for Annual Passholders: FRIDAY ONLY! The park will open at 8:30 am for annual passholders only and Egg Hunts will begin at 9 am.

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration at Miami Seaquarium returns on April 10, 11 and 12, 2009 with more fun and excitement than ever before. The annual event, now in its 10th year, features Easter Bunny appearances, Easter Egg Hunts running continuously throughout the day, lots of prizes and surprises, the all new South Florida Parenting ‘Bunny Zone’ and a special arrival ceremony at 11:00 a.m. each day for the Easter Bunny. Part proceeds of the annual event benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami.
In addition to the park’s regularly scheduled shows and exhibits, the 3-day Easter Weekend festivities will include a 5 acre Bunnypalooza packed with huge inflatable rides, a giant Fun Slide, bounces houses for big and small kids, exciting mechanical rides, music, face painting, games and other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.

South Florida Parenting’s Bunny Zone will feature a bunny hospital, bunny hat craft, and a bunny treasure hunt. Exhibitors in the Bunny Zone will provide a variety of interactivities for the kids, including tennis demos, musical entertainment, toddler play, musical games, science experiments and face painting.

Egg hunts for big kids and little ones will run continuously throughout the celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m each day. Every Egg hunter will receive a goodie bag packed with a variety of candies, goodies and special prizes.

Each day the Easter Bunny will make a grand entrance during a special arrival ceremony at 11:00 a.m. The Easter Bunny will arrive sirens blaring on a fire truck accompanied by costumed characters from Miami Seaquarium, local sports teams and other special guests.

Purchase Tickets Online

Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny 4/5/09

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt
Sunday April 5th 2009
Miami Shores Country Club
10000 Biscayne Blvd Miami Shores Florida 33138
Check-in 8:00-8:30am
Breakfast & Photos 8:30-9:30
Easter Egg Hunt 9:30-10:00am

$30.00 per child/ $35.00 per adult
Includes buffet breakfast, hot chocolate, professional photo with the
Easter Bunny, art & crafts and Easter egg Hunt with prizes!

Net proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida
E-mail:KailocEvents@yahoo.com to make a reservation
or call 305.895.9924 for more details

Fairchild Food and Garden Festival 3/28-29/09

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When: Saturday, March 28, 2009 – Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Where: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Description:

Come see what’s cooking at Fairchild during our annual celebration of fresh foods and the gorgeous gardens they grow in.
Get fresh! Gather new tips and recipes from our popular culinary demonstrations taught by local chefs using local products.
Go green at our farmers’ market! Local growers showcase the best fruits,vegetables and herbs available in South Florida.
Bring your ugliest, largest or prettiest fruit or vegetable for judging to Fairchild’s Fruit and Vegetable Contest.
Cool kids cook! On Sunday, children will enjoy hands-on activities and a special program for kids.
See the stunning sculptures in the Art at Fairchild exhibit.

Website

Family Fest at the Adrienne Arsht Center 4/4/09

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Family Fest at the Adrienne Arsht Center,
Saturday, April 4, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (FREE!)

Just prior to the April 4 Cleveland Orchestra Family Concert, families will have the opportunity to See! Touch! Learn! Discover! the Performing Arts with Family Fest at the Adrienne Arsht Center when the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza becomes Miami’s most exciting interactive arts playground. Hands-on, free, fun learning activities for children include crafts, face-painting, storytelling, and movement and theater classes, as well as outdoor performances.

ARTFUL UNDERTAKINGS: Family Fun and Free Workshops at the Bass Museum 2/22/09

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Sunday, February 22, 2:00 – 4:00pm
ARTFUL UNDERTAKINGS: Family Fun and Free Workshops at the Bass Museum

Bring the kids to the Bass Museum to have fun and create cool objects inspired by the museum’s exhibitions! Kids will learn to create their very own cartoon marionettes while learning the basics of puppetry! In addition kids will build 3-dimensional models inspired by the art of Pedro Reyes using colored construction paper, bamboo rods, and cellophane, as well as standing collage books that double as sculptures that kids can take home as souvenirs!
Free popcorn and snow cones for all visitors!
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
T: 305.673.7530
http://www.bassmuseum.org

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Kids Club Author Series Pirates & Princesses Storytelling Event 1/31/09

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FB AUTHOR SERIES PIRATES & PRINCESSES STORYTELLING EVENT
SOAR. CREATE. ENGAGE
Character show and book reading by Miss Nava & Co. featuring story telling of pirates and princesses.

$45.00 per child inclusive of entry to the story telling, custom cupcake by SOLO, juice and choice of pirate or princess book. Titles include Pirates Ho!; How I Became A Pirate; Pirates Don’t Change Diapers; Princess And The Pea; Princess Primer; or Angelina And The Princess.

FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH
FB KIDS CLUB
TO ORDER AND RESERVE: www.wantickets.com/fontainebleau
1 866 926 8499

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Come early and explore the new landscape. Fontainebleau Miami Beach oers 11 fine dining and casual restaurants and lounges, a 40,000 square-foot spa and great shopping! Ticket includes 20% off at select restaurants and shops. Parking ticket validated for reduced rate.