Category: Coral Gables

The Deering Estate Cabaret Concert Series featuring Kirk Green Jazz and Reggae 6/25/11

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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Concert at 8 pm; Gate opens at 7 pm
The Deering Estate Stone House Ballroom
16701 SW 72 Ave.
Miami FL 33157
More Info.

It is recommended to arrive early for preferred seating. Guests are welcome to bring refreshments and snacks to enjoy during the show.

Single tickets are $20 or $55 for the three-concert series package. Limited seating is available. Advance tickets are recommended. Tickets can be purchased online for an additional fee of $2.50 for each single ticket. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

The Jamaican born and bred musician Kirk Green has close to twenty years of experience in the industry. Kirk earned a degree in Musical Performance from the University of Miami, with a concentration in jazz. He is an innovative, creative, multi-faceted musician, producer and writer who, besides the bass, also plays guitar, and even a bit of piano. His talents have been utilized on projects for artists such as: Ricky Martin, Joss Stone, Lauryn Hill, DMX, the Marley family, and Ike Woods.

Kirk Green is an innovative, creative, multi-faceted musician, producer and writer who, besides the bass, also plays guitar, and even a bit of piano. His innovative technique transforms Kirk from just a bass player into a symphony of harmonies, melodies, and chords. Although his background includes earning a degree in Musical Performance from the University of Miami, with a concentration in jazz, Kirk is anything but inside the box. His drive as a musician and the sounds in his head moved Kirk into the realm of writing and production, giving him the ultimate freedom to create.

His accolades as musical director for international stars and numerous tours in North America and Europe, have led him to where he is now, executive producing the Living Room Diaries, which showcases South Florida’s hottest local, national, and international talent. Kirk understands that art is a gift, and has decided to be the conduit that exposes them to the world.

UM Lowe Art Museum Family Program With Pablo Cano & Jim Hammond 7/31/11

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UM Lowe Art Museum Family Program
Sunday, July 31, 2011, 1:30 PM
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL

1:30 pm at Storer Auditorium, UM School of Business
DOG, A Shadow Puppet Play
By Pablo Cano and Jim Hammond
2:30-3:30 pm at Lowe Art Museum
Art activity

In celebration of the exhibition, Sacred Stories, Timeless Tales, the Lowe presents another form of storytelling: the art of shadow puppetry.

Pablo Cano and Jim Hammond present “DOG, A Shadow Puppet Play.” Cano has collaborated with master puppeteer Jim Hammond in its writing and production. It is a story about a dog that pursues a “red squeaky ball” through ten famous paintings and sculptures in art history. The ball is used as a metaphor for each of our simplest pursuits of happiness. Keeping true with his use of found materials for his artwork, Pablo created each shadow puppet from plastic Beware Of The Dog signs. “DOG” brings together art education, music, and entertainment to young and old alike.

The performance is recommended for ages 6 years and up and lasts approximately 40 minutes. The room will be very dark.

Admission is $10 for Lowe members; $15 for non-members.

United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival launches Bacardi’s 60 Second Cocktails, a monthly series By Betty Alvarez

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In April, the United Way Miami Wine & Food Festival experienced record-breaking ticket sales and sold out events. To meet popular demand, the festival launched a series of year-round wine and food events – all for a good cause. 60 Second Cocktails with Bacardi is the kick-off event marking the expansion, and all proceeds benefited United Way of Miami-Dade’s work in education, financial stability and health.

On June 16, guests brushed up on their bartending skills and learned how to make delicious cocktails, with help from Bacardi mixologist and Miami-native, Gabe Urrutia who is an expert in the cocktail trend of molecular mixology. He taught guests how to make a balanced cocktail from a blend of unique ingredients in just 60 seconds.

A Bacardi Bar cocktail reception followed where guests enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, music, a special gift and exclusive entry to the private Emilio Bacardi Company Museum, not open to the general public. The museum showcases historical photos and memorabilia dating back to the 1860s, a recount of the company’s evolution, how Bacardi adopted its world famous “Bat” trademark, and much more.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

High Heels and Handshakes 6/20/11

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Monday June, 20, 6:00pm – 8:00 pm
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33145

There will be appetizers and cocktails provided by Flemings.

Hello ladies! Forget about the lunch break meeting where you have to force yourself to talk to women, opt for the ice tea instead of the wine and run back to work. We believe that making business connections doesn’t have to be boring. High Heels and Handshakes is a group designed to merge women’s networking and philanthropy together with a twist of fun. So now you can opt for the wine, or the hot pink martini and bring your girlfriends, put on those glittery stilletos and have a great time with other like-minded business women! Here is the kicker, not only are you making contacts and having fun, you are also changing a woman’s life. At each event we ask for a $9.00 donation or that you bring business clothes that you don’t wear anymore. All the money we raise from the event will go to Women for Women Internationl to support women in war-torn countries and help them start their own businesses. The clothes will go to Dress for Success right here in Miami, to support local women starting their own careers. We know all of you wonderful business women have worked hard to take advantage of life’s many opportunities to get where you are, now lets give other women the opportunity to turn their hard work into meaningful success. Together we can make a difference and change many women’s lives.

Soft Opening of Alejandro’s Beauty Salon 6/17/11

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Join us this Friday for the Soft Opening
Friday, June 17th, 11 am to 9:30 pm
Alejandro’s Beauty salon
145 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables ( across from Colonade Hotel )

J’ Clark International Entertainment and Fabulous Miami invite you to the Soft Opening of Alejandro’s..

An evening of Beauty featuring complimentary mini treatments while enjoying lite appetizers and wine

Free Mini Facial and deep skin analysis from 11 am to 6 pm.

To schedule your appointment please call 305-418-0319

Soft Opening starts at 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Special event at 7pm

RSVP@fabulousmiami.com

Bring your business card to participate in a raffle to win
– A Free Blow dry
– A Free manicure and Pedicure

Coral Gables Celebrates Cinco Happy Hour 6/17/11

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Coral Gables Celebrates Cinco | Friday’s Newest Happy Hour | RSVP for Complimentary Margaritas
FRIDAY JUNE 17th 2011
Cinco Miami
4251 Salzedo St.

Vitamin C Cordially Invites You to Coral Gables’ Newest Happy Hour
Join us for the Official Launch of Friday’s at Cinco Tequila & Cantina Bar in Merrick Park

Enjoy Complimentary Maragritas
from 5 to 6pm & $5 specials until 8pm!

Music by Laz Quintero

RSVP is REQUIRED | RSVP@yourvitaminc.com

Grand Opening of Il Corso Trattoria in Coral Gables 6/16/11

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Geovanna Acceta & Yamil Yordi along with Chef LeRoy Bautista invite you to the Grand Opening of Il Corso Trattoria!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Il Corso Trattoria
166 Giralda Avenue
Coral Gables, FL

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor of Coral Gables, Jim Cason at 6pm followed by Grand Opening Party until 10pm

Enjoy live music along with complimentary wine, domestic draft beer, Wodka Vodka cocktails and passed antipasti.

RSVP is required. Please RSVP to ilcorso@cm-publicrelations.com.

LABA Mayoral Runoff Election Debate during our Networking Event 6/15/11

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June 15th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Biltmore Hotel

LABA will be hosting the LABA Mayoral Runoff Election Debate with Candidates’ Carlos Gimenez and Julio Robaina; moderated by Humberto Cortina Host of WQBA Univision Radio; during our Networking Event on June 15th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at the Biltmore Hotel sponsored by Urbieta Oil and VM Productions. Bring and invite your friends and business associates to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar with Complimentary Caldas Grand Reserve Rum and music; all for just $15.00 for non-Members and free for Members! I hope to see you there!

We are also offering Sponsorship opportunities starting at $1,000 that will entitle you to be recognized on all emails and faxes sent concerning the event, availability to display one retractable banner at the Event and access to one six foot table to display your company information and promotional items; if you are interested please act quickly we are limited to only five sponsors of one is sold to Urbieta Oil.

Thank you for all your support and participation!

Cine Zarzuela 8/16/11

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Cine Zarzuela
August 16, 2011, 7pm-9pm
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, Fl 33134

Cine Zarzuela:
FREE Film Receptions; Summer 2011
Florida Grand Opera hosts “Cine Zarzuela”, a FREE summer film series designed to spread the word about the upcoming production of Luisa Fernanda and the tradition of zarzuela – a style of Spanish musical theater that mixes spoken language and singing.

Hosted by prominent members of Miami’s Hispanic community, each event in the series will feature a brief introduction to zarzuela, screenings of scenes from the Teatro Real DVD of Luisa Fernanda featuring Placido Domingo, and a complimentary wine reception with Spanish-themed entertainment, such as flamenco dancing or Spanish guitar.

All events are FREE and open to the public, but space is limited and RSVPs are required. To RSVP or for more information, contact lmerritt@fgo.org or the Box Office at (800) 741-1010.

Photographs of Cesar Rosario Swimsuit Fashion Show at Follow the Sun Boutique on 6/8/11

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Cesar Rosario Swimsuit Fashion Show at Follow the Sun Boutique on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.  What an beautiful show, the swimsuits were so awesome.  Be sure to check out Cesar Rosario line at Follow the Sun Boutique in Coral Gables.

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88.9FM WDNA Presents Jazz Encounters with Ira Sullivan 6/17/11

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WDNA-FM 88.9 Public Radio presents Jazz Encounters
Friday, June 17th, 2011 at 8 pm.
88.9FM WDNA
2921 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33145

Uniting Generations of Jazz Musicians
WDNA’s Jazz Encounters continue on the third Friday of June with
Ira Sullivan

Ira Sullivan’s name is usually preceded by the word “multi-instrumentalist” because he is equally skilled on trumpet, flute, alto, soprano or tenor saxophone, or flugelhorn. He seems incapable of producing an unmusical phrase. That his work crosses over from be-bop to post-bop, from traditional swing to Brazilian only adds to the allure of his playing. He continues to make fresh jazz sounds, respectful of tradition, yet never hidebound to convention.

Jazz Encounters celebrate America’s classical music, create awareness in the importance of music education, provide personal musical encounters between diverse individuals, and expose the audience to the rich talent in the next generation of musicians.
Young musicians are invited to play along some of the best musicians around, in an informal setting and with the common purpose of establishing a relationship around music and its history.
It’s also a lot of fun!
Be good at what you do and be ready to play!

Students under 18 years old with an instrument are admitted free. General admission is a $15 donation to WDNA. FREE for WDNA members. Concerts take place at the WDNA JAZZ GALLERY located at 2921 Coral Way in Miami. For more information, call (305) 662-8889.

Visit Florida’s President & CEO Christopher Thompson to Speak at GMBHA Annual Tourism Luncheon 6/22/11

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Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association Annual Tourism Luncheon
Featuring Keynote Speaker Christopher L. Thompson, President & CEO, VISIT FLORIDA
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Reception 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Luncheon 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave.
Coral Gables, FL

Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association; 150 + Miami Dade County Hotel, Allied Members, GMCVB Members, Visit Florida Partners Annual Tourism and Visitor Industry Luncheon

On Wednesday, June 22, 2011, the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) will host their summer luncheon. The luncheon will feature for the first time Keynote Speaker Christopher L. Thompson, President & Chief Executive Officer for Visit Florida.

Thompson leads the state of Florida’s destination marketing organization in partnership with Visit Florida Board of Directors, the Florida Commission on Tourism and the statewide tourism industry. In 2009, he was named one of the “Top Twenty Five Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing” by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International. In May 2010, Thompson received the prestigious Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation, while leading Visit Florida as the first-ever state destination marketing organization to receive accreditation by Destination Marketing Association International.

The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association is pleased to have the GMCVB, Visit Florida and the Biltmore Hotel as its partners for this event.

For additional information, tickets and table sponsorship information please contact: Vanja Majkic, vanja@gmbha.com

Cost: $50.00/members of GMBHA, GMCVB, and Visit Florida
$60/guests
Table of 10 sponsorships at $750

Family Resource Center’s Toast to Awareness of Child Abuse & Neglect By Betty Alvarez

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Guests gathered for an evening of delicious wine tasting paired with appetizers at the beautiful wine bar at Fleming’s Steakhouse in Coral Gables on June 3. Two different varieties of white wines and three different varieties of red wines were the delight of the guests as they tried to wet their palette in this delectable event.

All proceeds went towards Family Resource’s Center’s Back to School On-Track campaign to raise funds for backpacks and school supplies for children living in foster care.

For more information please visit www.frcflorida.org

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Taste of the Gables launches 4th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week By Betty Alvarez

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On June 2, foodies had the chance to cast their vote for the “Best Taste of the Gables” award after sampling various “tastes” from over 20 restaurants participating in Coral Gables Restaurant Week presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Taste of the Gables was held in the historic Rotunda of the Westin Colonnade Hotel. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to United Way of Miami-Dade.

Now in its fourth year, Coral Gables Restaurant Week will officially launch on June 6 and run through June 19. During these two weeks, participating restaurants will offer special three-course lunch and dinner menus at savings of at least 20 percent. Guests (21 years and older) will also have the chance to try the Original BACARDI® Mojito Cocktail or a glass MARTINI® Prosecco wine, the official cocktails of Coral Gables Restaurant Week, at participating restaurants with full bars.

Coral Gables Restaurant Week serves to celebrate the great international chefs and venues which make Downtown Coral Gables one of the finest culinary destinations in South Florida. The two-week culinary event brings together the city’s top restaurants including Anacapri on Ponce, Angelique Euro Cafe, Coral Gables Ale House, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, Gables Diner, Il Grissino, John Martin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, La Cofradia, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Norman’s 180, Pardo’s Peruvian Cuisine, Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge, Randazzo’s Little Italy, Red Koi Thai & Sushi Lounge, Season 52, Sushi Maki, Talavera Cocina Mexicana and Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill.

Restaurant Week menus are available for both lunch and dinner depending on the restaurant, and are now available online at www.coralgablesrestaurantweek.com. Advance reservations are recommended as many restaurants book completely during this popular promotion.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

New Theatre’s Free Play Reading of Winter by Robert Caisley 6/7/11

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New Theatre is pleased to close its 2010 – 2011 New Voices Reading Series with playwright Robert Caisley’s new work, Winter
Tuesday, June 7, 7:00 pm
4120 Laguna Street
Coral Gables, FL 33146
FREE
www.new-theatre.org

Winter, by playwright Robert Caisley, will have a FREE play reading, under the direction of THE NEW’s Literary Manager Steven Chambers. This reading will be a ‘sneak peek’ at the play in advance of our full production of Winter during the 2011-2012 season.

In the script, what begins as a scheduling ‘headache’ – arranging for the funeral of fraternal twins Peter and Christina Winter’s recently deceased mother – evolves into an all-out blood feud between the siblings and their mother’s mysterious young live-in assistant.

Mr. Caisley, whose work Kissing was a part of our 2008-2009 season, is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Head of the Dramatic Writing program at the University of Idaho. His work has been produced around the U.S. and internationally. He was recently named the 2011 Blaine Quarnstrom Playwright in Residence at Mississippi Southern University. His collection Santa Fe and Other Short Plays was recently published by Innisfree Media.
Mr. Caisley will be in attendance for the reading.

Executive Chef Paula Dasilva Of 1500º At Eden Roc To Host Interactive Culinary Demonstration and Luncheon 6/18/11

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Saturday, June 18, noon – 2 p.m.
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables (Granada Ballroom)

Executive chef Paula DaSilva of 1500º at Eden Roc, Miami Beach’s acclaimed new farm-to-table restaurant, will host an exciting Interactive Culinary Demonstration & Champagne De Castellane Brut Rosẻ Luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel.

Guests will sip Champagne while whipping up a splendid lunch at their tables, led by Chef DaSilva, who will show guests how to prepare fresh, locally sourced white water clams with chorizo and cilantro in an a delicious aji amarillo broth as well as perfectly seared beef tenderloin with sautéed spinach, stuffed onion gratin, and drizzled with a Cabernet sauce.

Tickets are priced at $52 per person for Cellar Club members, $65 per person for non-members and resort guests. Space is limited; reservations are required: call (305) 913-3203 or go online to: www.thecellarclub.com.

About 1500° at the Eden Roc Renaissance
1500º at Eden Roc is located at 4525 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach. Executive chef Paula DaSilva, formerly of Fort Lauderdale’s acclaimed 3030 Ocean and a finalist on Fox TV’s wildly-popular Hell’s Kitchen, brings to 1500° more than a decade’s worth of experience in the restaurant and hotel industry, excelling at rustic cookery as well as haute cuisine. The restaurant serves dinner nightly beginning at 6 p.m. Telephone: (305) 674-5594; www.1500degreesmiami.com. For resort information and reservations, please call 1-800-hotels1 or (305) 531-0000 or visit www.edenrocmiami.com.

Out in the Tropics Lip Service True Stories Out Loud 6/18/11

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Saturday, June 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables

Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at lipservicestories.com.
For additional information about the event or the festival, call 305.910.7898.
The popular literary event returns to the Miracle Theatre after its last sold-out event presented in partnership with WLRN’s Under the Sun. Produced by Andrea Askowitz (author of My Miserable, Lonely Lesbian Pregnancy) and Esther Martinez, Lip Service is a storytelling series featuring stories that are hilarious, heartbreaking, poignant, embarrassing, inspiring and all true.

Celebrating its five year anniversary, Lip Service made its radio and television debut on WLRN this past month. At this special event, eight South Floridians will reveal the truth about their diverse lives including GLBT experiences. The Afterparty at 10:00 p.m. will be hosted at Books and Books, Lip Service’s long-time sponsor, located at 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables.

FUNDarte
www.fundarte.us
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com

Out In The Tropics Women’s Reception and Screening of CRACKS 6/12/11

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Sunday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Women’s Reception at 6:30 p.m.; Screening of CRACKS at 8:00 p.m.
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at fundarte.us or tix.com or by calling (800) 595-4849.

For additional information about the event or the festival, call 305.910.7898. Mary D. Events hosts a Women’s Reception prior to the screening of the film, CRACKS, an official selection of the Toronto and London BFI Film Festivals. Crushes, “cracks” in British slang, and jealousies are the ruling passions of this beautifully realized debut film from Jordan Scott, daughter of the legendary director Ridley Scott.

Set in a 1930s-era isolated English all-girls boarding school on the eve of WWII, CRACKS starts “Bond-girl” Eva Green in a blistering performance as “Miss G,” a glamorous teacher who is idolized as the coach of the cliquish student diving team. When she suddenly turns her attention to a beautiful, new teen from Spain, all bets are off. The film evokes a by-gone era as well as the very real erotic and emotional tensions between young women of any decade.

There will be additional screenings of CRACKS through June 16th. Full schedule and theatre info at www.gablescinema.com.

The Children’s Trust Miami Heart Gallery June 13 – July 29, 2011

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The Children’s Trust Miami Heart Gallery
June 13 – July 29, 2011 (Monday-Friday), 8a.m. – 5p.m.
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Donation will be requested at door.

The Children’s Trust Miami Heart Gallery, a traveling museum-quality exhibit featuring children in Miami-Dade’s foster care system who are available for adoption, will celebrate its fourth annual exhibit re-launch at the Coral Gables Museum. These children have been removed from their biological parents for reasons of neglect or abuse with no possibility of family reunification. Approximately half of the 155 children who have been featured in The Children’s Trust Miami Heart Gallery in the past three years have either been adopted or are in the process of being adopted.

Camacol’s 32nd Hemispheric Congress and The Miami Media and Film Market 6/1-4/11

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June 1 – 4, 2011
CAMACOL’s 32nd Hemispheric Congress Trade Show Event
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
www.camacol.org

The Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry Trade Show Event. This year our congress event will feature The Miami Media and Film Market. Exhibit your products and services, tap into the film industry and discover the many services that you can offer and make lots of profit. You will also have access to international markets, companies from South and Central America, Europe and the Caribbean will be present.

The cost for a 6×10 booth is $495.00 (3-day trade-show). Parking is FREE! You will also have access to the networking receptions to be held Thursday and Friday at the expo event. For more information on exhibiting and purchasing a booth, or participating as a Corporate Sponsor please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220. Email: bettyg@camacol.org

The EXPO IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Florida Trade Pavilion – Florida based minority companies may participate with a complimentary booth, space is limited, first come first serve basis and upon availability. For more information please contact Luciano Garcia at (305) 642-3870 ext. 244 or Email: lgarcia@camacol.org This years’ Congress Themes will include: “Renewable Energy, Global Marketplace and the Economic Recovery”.

The Congress Registration fee is $250.00. Registration fee includes: invitation to the “VIP” Inaugural Reception to be held at the Biltmore Hotel, CC – Ballroom, June 1st, participation to the plenary sessions with top key expert panel speakers, June 2 – 3, participation to (2) Networking Business Luncheons, informative seminars, access to the Expo and participation to the Closing Ceremonies Gala Dinner to be held June 4th, 2011. For more information on registering to the congress please contact Raul Lopez Perez (305) 642-3870 ext. 213 Email: rlp@camacol.org If you wish to purchase a Film Individual Market Badge the fee is: $250.00 per person, this includes: access to all seminars, Expo, receptions, screenings, and one ticket to the Saturday night gala dinner.

For more information on the Miami Media Film Market please contact Patty Arias at: (305) 642-3870 ext. 219 or Email: patricia@camacol.org For overall congress event related activities, including hotel stay / special rates, please contact Ms. Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 220.

This event is being sponsored by the following partners and sponsors. Partners: Enterprise Florida, City of Miami – Mayor’s International Council, Miami Dade County, Beacon Council, Port of Miami, Miami International Airport, The State of Florida, The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and Film Florida. Sponsors: American Airlines, AT & T, Café La Llave, FPL, The Coca Cola Company, Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, Boca Regional Hospital, Goya Foods of Florida, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida among others.

Floyd Live Paint 6/11/11

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Floyd live paint !
June 11, 2011, 7pm – 10 pm
Artrageous Gallery Village Of Merrick Park
Inside the Village of Merrick Park Mall
(next door to Swatch and Nordstroms)
330 San Lorenzo Avenue 2305
Coral Gables, Florida
www.artrageousgallery.com

Artrageous Gallery presents live painting with Floyd; “Miami’s hottest live cuban art painter”. Watch his spectacular performance as his body gets taken over by the “Art Gods”. His fusion of contemporary, abstract and pop art culminate in to a visual treat. Also academic artists from San Alejandro, legendary folkloric Cuban artists: Jose Chiu and Felix Gonzalez Sanchez will be offering free custom add ons to any other art purchased. Enrique Monasterio showcasing his Fuji metallic prints on aluminum and many more.

Saturday June 11, 2011 7-10pm @ Artrageous Gallery at the Village of Merrick Park .

www.artrageousgallery.com

Artrageous Gallery presents live painting with Floyd; “Miami’s hottest live cuban art painter”. Watch his spectacular performance as his body gets taken over by the “Art Gods”. His fusion of contemporary, abstract and pop art culminate in to a visual treat. Also academic artists from San Alejandro, legendary folkloric Cuban artists: Jose Chiu and Felix Gonzalez Sanchez will be offering free custom add ons to any other art purchased. Enrique Monasterio showcasing his Fuji metallic prints on aluminum and many more.

Saturday June 11, 2011 7-10pm @ Artrageous Gallery at the Village of Merrick Park.

Photographs of the Opening Launch of Design House at Novecento on 5/26/11

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Opening Launch of Design House at Novecento on Thursday, May 26, 2011.  They were taking donations and raffle to benefit The Coral Gables Museum.

As described by the founders, Designhouse is a boutique web, print, and brand design agency. When asked about their new venture, they both smiled and responded:  If you can dream it, we can create it.  Websites, logos, e-marketing, and branding are attacked with a holistic approach to give their clients a leg above the competition. This one-two punch power house design team takes pride in offering clients the personal touch which is what they feel has been missing in the creative world for a long while.The like-minded professionals met, and felt there was a void in the business community. They noticed growing changes and needs in the marketplace as well as a rising trend, a preference for working with boutique firms and local based ones more often times than not. The reason given by proprietors was simple, to get the service that was once paramount in a relationship with an agency but somehow lost during the last few years. Gretel Vi as and Liz Rodriguez felt they had the perfect recipe as they both poses mind blowing talent combined with easy going personalities that fit the boutique style of business.

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Last Weekend of Village of Merrick Park’s Live Music Series 5/28-29/11

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Saturdays and Sundays from
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For a schedule visit www.VillageOfMerrickPark.com

Don’t miss the last weekend of the Live Music Series in The Garden with a multicultural mix of Jazz, Bossanova, World Music, Flamenco, Classics, Pop Melodies, Contemporary and Latin Grooves. Guests can listen to the light musical stylings while enjoying all the shopping center has to offer including world-class boutiques and an assortment of desirable dining options. The series will conclude at the end of May 2011 and will begin again in October 2011.

Mythic Traditions In World Art From The UM Lowe Art Museum Exhibition Preview 6/17/11

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Friday, June 17, 2011, 7-10 Pm
The Lowe Art Museum
University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables
www.lowemuseum.org.

Curator Lecture: 7 pm
Presented by Denise Gerson, LAM Associate Director
Reception: 8-10 pm
Cocktails by Bacardi
Mix and mingle with cocktails and light fare.
$10 Admission; Free for Lowe Members

Sacred Stories, Timeless Tales addresses multi-cultural mythic traditions in art, drawn exclusively from the permanent collection of the University of Miami Lowe Art Museum, which distinguishes itself among South Florida art museums by the depth and breadth of its holdings, which span 5,000 years and represent the art of Europe, the Americas, pan-Asia, and Africa. Concepts of creation, love, morality, mortality, seasonal regeneration, the cosmos, beauty, divinity, heroes, and war are explored in over 100 examples of pottery and ceramics, paintings, works on paper, sculpture, and textiles.

The exhibition will be on view at the UM Lowe Art Museum from June 18 – October 23, 2011. A preview with curator lecture and reception will be held on June 17 from 7-10 pm.

Mythic traditions are rooted in fictitious, symbolic narratives developed by cultures through time, which address the relationship between the inexplicable and the explicable, between the powers and forces that control the world and the human beings who occupy that world. Frequently reflecting regional differences, these sacred stories helped, and in some present-day cultures continue to help elucidate a people’s religion, history, value systems, rituals, and concepts of self. As myths exist apart from, and are not dependent upon, verifiable facts or scientific objectivity for their impact on society, they typically involve deities, heroes, wondrous creatures, and fantastic events. Some renderings faithfully adhere to time-honored visual conventions. Others reflect more personal interpretations of traditional subject matter.
Among the featured objects are a 6th century BCE Greek, black-figure hydria, which describes a myth about the goddess Athena in the presence of Ajax and Achilles; Jacob Jordaen’s The Judgment of Paris, painted around 1620; storyteller figure by Native American artist Mary Trujillo; an African Kuba mask known as Moshambwooy that represents the myth of the ancestral figure Woot; a 19th century Japanese wood-block print that relates a ghost story; Richard Stankiewicz’s scrap metal sculpture, The River Styx, from 1953; St. George by Moises Finale; Theodoros Stamos’ Persephone from 1945; a contemporary metal cutout of a siren by Haitian artist Serge Jolimeau; and a 10th century sandstone sculpture of Ganesha Breaking His Tusk to Throw at the Moon.

Mythological narratives were originally transmitted and preserved orally, during eras when people could neither read nor write, and paper was not available. Written traditions did not develop until a later moment on mankind’s cultural time line, as scribes and poets sought to formally preserve stories in writing, lest they disappear. Artistic expression dramatically bridges both word-based systems, transforming into vivid pictorial or sculptural forms, concepts that spoken and textual forms of communication can only convey through mental images. Regardless of cultural derivation or individual inspiration, all the works on the exhibition represent an artistic urge to visually address those universal questions to which mythologies respond, and which unite humankind through time.

Image tagline: Bali, Bima in Underworld, from Bima Swarga, early 20th century, ink and paint on muslin, 34 1/4 x 40″, Gift of Estelle Shaw, 65.045.340

ReJoyce Miami Celebrates the 107th Anniversary of Bloomsday 6/16/11

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ReJoyce. Miami Celebrates the 107th Anniversary of Bloomsday.
Wednesday, June 16, 6 p.m.
The Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables

For millions of people June 16 is an extraordinary day. On that day, 107 years ago in 1904, two residents of Dublin, Ireland, Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom, embarked on their epic converging journeys through the city. Their travels and adventures, both real and imagined, were memorialized in James Joyce’s masterpiece, Ulysses, the world’s most highly acclaimed modern novel. “Bloomsday,” named after Leopold Bloom himself, has become a tradition for Joyce enthusiasts all over the world from Tokyo to Sidney, San Francisco to Buffalo, Trieste to Paris, Sarasota to Miami. Dozens of cities around the globe hold their own Bloomsday festivities

Miami-Dade County will join these cities in observing the Bloomsday 107th Anniversary Celebration with a great event in Coral Gables on Wednesday, June 16. The Celebration will begin at 6 p.m. in The Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables where we will be treated to dramatic readings of excerpts from Ulysses by actors from the Actors’ Playhouse. The famous soliloquy of Molly Bloom will be included. The soliloquy is the part of the book that resulted in Ulysses being banned in Boston.

The audience is encouraged to come in costume, reminiscent of the 1900 to 1920 era. Bowler hats, waistcoats, stiff collared shirts, dressy hats, flapper dresses and frocks are all welcome. If you do not want to dress up, come anyway. After the readings, there will be a short odyssey with flags, led by a kilted bagpiper around the block to John Martin’s Restaurant where we shall celebrate in earnest. A special Bloomsday menu and special prices will be offered.

The St. Patrick’s Day Committee, the Coral Gables Museum, the City of Coral Gables, Actors’ Playhouse and John Martin’s Restaurant and Irish Pub are sponsors. The project is presented with the support of the City of Coral Gables, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

The Bloomsday 107th Anniversary Celebration is open to the public and all events are free. Ample parking is available on Miracle Mile and in the city garage across the street from the Coral Gables Museum. For more information call Oliver or Mary Ann Kerr at 305-251-6208.

Mary Ann Kerr and Ollie Kerr, playing Molly and Leopold Bloom.

High Heels and Handshakes-a wonderful event for women By Betty Alvarez

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High Heels and Handshakes, a monthly networking event created by Christina Ward from Morton’s the Steakhouse and Bonnie Kilpatrick from Fleming’s steakhouse held their second networker for business women on May 20 at Morton’s the Steakhouse in Coral Gables. This event benefitted Women for Women.org, a non-profit organization helping women survivors of war rebuild their lives.

Women in the many business fields joined together to eat delicious appetizers by Morton’s, drink Martini cocktails and best of all meet other aspiring women in South Florida. A video explaining Women for Women.org was played for the guests and they were inspired to help. Christina Ward read an inspirational letter sent to her by her “sponsor sister” who have been in communication back and forth. At the end of the night, raffle prizes were awarded to the attendees and made the guests aware of their dedication to help women grow personally and professionally in their lives.

Even though the group is in its early stages, High Heels and Handshakes are hoping to grow, improve and create a network of like minded inspired individuals. They have partnered with Suited for Success and welcomed anybody with women’s business attire that they no longer use to drop them off and they will deliver it to Suited for Success. This just in: Women for Women International is going to be on the Oprah Winfrey Show on Monday, May 23. Be sure to tune in!

To learn more about High Heels and Handshakes please email highheelsandhandshakes@yahoo.com or visit their facebook page www.facebook.com/highheelsandhandshakes

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

4th Annual Taste Of The Gables 6/2/11

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4th Annual Taste Of The Gables
Thursday, June 2nd, 6-8 pm
The Westin Colonnade
180 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL

Taste of the Gables sponosored by the Coral Gables Business Improvement District

Taste samplings from Coral Gables Restaurant Week participants and vote for your favorite dish! 21 and over.

General Admission: $25 in advance/ $35 day of event
VIP Admission: $100 in advance
Buy Tickets Online.

Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Miami-Dade

On Thursday, June 2, from 6 – 8 p.m., foodies will have the chance to cast their vote for the “Best Taste of the Gables” award after sampling various “tastes” from over 20 restaurants participating in Coral Gables Restaurant Week presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Taste of the Gables will be held in the historic Rotunda of the Westin Colonnade Hotel. Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at coralgablesrestaurantweek.com. VIP tickets to the all-new 1862 Bacardi Lounge are available at $100 per person and will be limited to the first 100 patrons. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to United Way of Miami-Dade.

Now in its fourth year, Coral Gables Restaurant Week will preview on June 2 following Taste of the Gables and will officially launch on June 6 and run through June 19.

During these two weeks, participating restaurants will offer special three-course lunch and dinner menus at savings of at least 20 percent. Guests (21 years and older) will also have the chance to try the Original BACARDI® Mojito Cocktail or a glass MARTINI® Prosecco wine, the official cocktails of Coral Gables Restaurant Week, at participating restaurants with full bars.

Coral Gables Restaurant Week serves to celebrate the international chefs and venues in Downtown Coral Gables. The two-week culinary event brings together restaurants including Anacapri on Ponce, Angelique Euro Cafe, Coral Gables Ale House, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, Gables Diner, Graziano’s Restaurant, Il Grissino, John Martin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, La Cofradia, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Norman’s 180, Pardo’s Peruvian Cuisine, Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge, Randazzo’s Little Italy, Red Koi Thai & Sushi Lounge, Season 52, Sushi Maki, Talavera Cocina Mexicana and Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill.

Play Reading At Gablestage 5/23/11

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Monday, May 23rd at 7:30pm
GableStage at the Biltmore
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables
Admission: Free

Presents a Reading of
What Are You Wearing?
A play by Alice Jay
with
Barbara Bradshaw, Avi Hoffman, Julie Kleiner, David Sirois and Laura Turnbull
Directed by Avi Hoffman

A play about sex set in Los Angeles in the new century before the crash. A collision of the famous: an interior designer, her film producer husband, their 20-year-old twins, and her sex therapist mother. The characters are on all amps in the boundary-less culture of distraction, disregard & deception.

GableStage is located in the eastern section of the Biltmore Hotel. Valet parking is available. Free parking is available in the Biltmore parking area west of the hotel.

Design House Launch to Benefit the Coral Gables Museum 5/26/11

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Designhouse: Female-Owned Boutique Web, Print, And Brand Design Agency Opens In Coral Gables With A Boom
Thursday May 26, 6:30PM-9:30PM
Novecento
121 Alhambra Plaza #100
Coral Gables

Benefit (via voluntary donations and raffle) The Coral Gables Museum. For more information: Designhouse: www.designhousegroup.com |Novecento: www.novecento.com |Coral Gables Museum: www.CoralGablesMuseum.org.

Gretel Vi�as and Liz Rodriguez possess two different backgrounds and two sets of career paths. Yet, this duo has combined their talents and individual skill sets to create a dynamic and unique brand: Designhouse. Coral Gables will officially welcome Designhouse, a boutique web, print, and brand design agency to the �City Beautiful� and the business community overall on Thursday, May 26, 2011. The by invitation event will take place at Novecento located at 121 Alhambra Plaza #100 Coral Gables from 6:30pm-9:30pm with a presentation by Coral Gables Chamber president Mark A. Trowbridge, John O�Rourke III, chairman and Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason.

Novecento Coral Gables will be the location for this fabulous event taking place next week. Guests can expect to enjoy delicious Novecento hors de oeuvres, Chambord Vodka and Barcelo cocktails, lounge music by DJ Mayner who will create a relaxed vibe while guests network, engage and interact. For those interested in an outdoor smoke, Extravaganza Cigars will be rolling fresh cigars on the terrace. This popular eatery is a perfect location for this to-do as Designhouse is also located in the lovely Alhambra Plaza.

As described by the founders, Designhouse is a �boutique web, print, and brand design agency�. When asked about their new venture, they both smiled and responded: �If you can dream it� we can create it.� Websites, logos, e-marketing, and branding are attacked with a holistic approach to give their clients a leg above the competition. This one-two punch power house design team takes pride in offering clients the personal touch which is what they feel has been missing in the creative world for a long while.The like-minded professionals met, and felt there was a void in the business community. They noticed growing changes and needs in the marketplace as well as a rising trend, a preference for working with boutique firms and local based ones more often times than not. The reason given by proprietors was simple, to get the service that was once paramount in a relationship with an agency but somehow lost during the last few years. Gretel Vi�as and Liz Rodriguez felt they had the perfect recipe as they both poses mind blowing talent combined with easy going personalities that fit the boutique style of business.

Designhouse was a concept born from change in the business world. Specifically, Rodriguez and Vi�as saw that they could provide top agency work and A1 service without charging clients large agency retainers. They have created a structure where the client will be able to gain strategic solutions, visuals and the marketing tools needed to set their company and brand apart from the rest while keeping a solid understanding of that client�s budget and long term goals.

With a great network of partners that are scattered across the map, these ladies have created a unique business model to service clients outside of South Florida. Gretel Vi�as and Liz Rodriguez welcome you to their home, Designhouse.

The Globe’s 8th Annual CubaLibre Block Party 5/20/11

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The Globe’s 8th Annual CubaLibre Party
Friday, May 20 at 4pm
300 Block of Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables FL

Don’t miss The Globe’s 8th Annual CubaLibre Block Party this Friday, May 20 at 4pm, along the entire 300 block of Alhambra. Enjoy a FREE open-air concert, Bacardi bars serving traditional Cuban cocktails and more. Festival goers are encouraged to wear their best Cuban-chic attire!
www.theglobecafe.com

Celebrate Cuba’s rich cultural heritage with a night of music, dancing, cocktails, food and more along the entire 300 block of Alhambra Circle! Free/Gratis!

Performances by Albita and Tomasito Cruz!

Founding Sponsor: American Airlines
Benefiting: Regis House
Special Tribute to Dr. Elias Biscet

Sponsored by: Bacardi, Heineken, Living Social, Mojito Collection, The Globe Cafe, Lorrainne Travel, What A Hotel, One Burger, All Safe Insurance
Media Sponsors: El Sol, Romance 106.7, Classica 92.3, Gables Home Page, Great Gables
Marketing Sponsors: Socialated.com, VancasGroup.com, ButtonRevolution.com, Lulu & Petunia Photography
Production by: Master Sound Production

YMCA Young Professionals Update and Invite 5/26/11

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Thursday, May 26, 6-8 PM
Graziano’s Restaurant
177 SW 7th Street
Latitude One Building
Miami, FL 33130
FREE with RSVP*

The YMCA Young Professionals are back! After two successful events last year, the steering committee has been working to cultivate and amplify the YMCA Young Professionals’ Group, and we are having a kickoff event to let you know about our efforts and how you can get involved! The YMCA Young Professional’s Group is now a membership organization. As a member you will have the opportunity to participate in several Professional Networking and Executive Speaker events throughout the year as well as receive special YMCA benefits. All this while supporting underprivileged children in our community.

Please come out and join us on May 26th at Graziano’s to discover the benefits of membership and learn more about this incredible opportunity to strengthen and build our community while at the same time strengthening and building your professional network.

To rsvp please email Julie Wagner at jwagner@ymcamiami.org

Wine Class with Master Sommelier Andrew McNamara Cabernet and Chardonnay 5/25/11

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Wine Class with Master Sommelier Andrew McNamara: Cabernet & Chardonnay
5/25/11, 7:00-9:00 pm
Norman’s 180
180 Aragon
Coral Gables, FL 33134
https://dinemag.smartevents.com

Join Dine Magazine for a wine class with Master Sommelier, Andrew McNamara. The topic for this class is “Chardonnay and Cabernet.” During the class, you will taste 3 Chardonnays and 3 Cabernet Sauvignons from around the world – talk about what makes the grape itself so fantastic, and how the regions have molded the grape into the style that shows in the bottle.

Andrew McNamara is one of 170 Master Sommeliers in the world, and one of only 12 that was awarded the Krug Cup (passing the Master Sommelier test on the first try and with the highest score). He also sits on the board of Directors Guild of Sommeliers.
Cost is $34 and includes food, wine and instruction.

Jazz at New Theatre with Batuke Samba Funk 5/25/11

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Jazz @ New Theatre Concert Series Presents Batuke Samba Funk
Wednesday, May 25, at 7:30 PM
New Theatre
4120 Laguna Street
Coral Gables

Tickets are $20 and are available for purchase online at www.new-theatre.org or at the New Theatre box office. For further information, call the New Theatre box office at 305.443.5909.

Batuke Samba Funk, Miami’s hottest Brazilian band, brings their special blend of samba, funk, and jazz to Coral Gables’ New Theatre as part of the “Jazz @ New Theatre” concert series.

Created by visionary Dr. Jules Oaklander, founder of the monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series, this new program brings Dr. Oaklander’s same community-oriented philosophy as the now 15 year-old and highly successful MOCA Jazz program, looking to expand the audience for quality jazz throughout the Miami area and keeping local musicians in the public eye.

Batuke is the act of drumming on any surface or with any object, that makes a sound. Recycled cans, plastic buckets and pieces of scrap metal have all been transformed into percussive instruments that enhance the musical atmosphere of this group established by bassist Diogo Oliveira in 2008. Batuke Samba Funk, comprised of four Miami-based musicians, offers a fusion of Brazilian rhythms including samba and samba rock with classic American funk. While the core group consists of bass, drums, keyboard and voice, the ensemble is joined by trombone, female vocals and Brazilian percussion when performing with their full seven-piece configuration. The program is produced by KCC Productions of Miami Beach.

New Theatre is a multi-cultural theatre producing a season of Nouveau Classic works, blending classics and new works, which speak to and about a diverse contemporary audience by stimulating, provoking, challenging, and entertaining since 1986. Entering their 25th Anniversary Season, the theatre has flourished under the energetic Artistic Direction of Ricky J. Martinez and Managing Director, Eileen Suarez, refining its focus on works which speak of social/religious/humanistic interests, relevant issues of discrimination based on race, gender and sexual orientation, the immigrant’s plight, the role of youth in our community, and for stories from the heart and for the soul which celebrate the mosaic that makes up the South Florida community, in addition to classics by Shakespeare, Tennessee Williams, and others.

Theatre Night Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps 6/1/11

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Theatre Night – Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps
6/1/11, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Actor’s Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Phone: 305.446.1657

Theatre Night is designed to highlight one of the many cultural facets that Coral Gables has to offer.

We will be viewing the two-time Tony Award winning play, Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps. Described as fast paced and zany, this comedic performance showcases four actors playing an incredibly diverse 150 roles. You can expect nothing less than an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, severed fingers, some old fashioned romance, a dash of Monty Python and nonstop hilarity!

This event will begin at 6:30 PM with a cocktail and networking reception. This reception will last until 7:45 PM or when the Curtain Call is given. Showtime is at 8:00PM which typically concludes around 10:00 PM.

5 Ways To Grow Your Business 5/24/11

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Tuesday, May 24 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Biltmore Hotel Offices
1200 Anastasia Ave, Suite100
Coral Gables, FL

Price: Free
The ActionCOACH 5 Ways to Grow Your Business Seminar is the fastest way to massively increase your profits because of one concept: Leverage, or as we define it; “ever more with ever less.”
If you are like most business owners, you want more: more customers, more revenues, or more profits. The problem is; all three of these factors are end results not what really drive your business.
Phone: 305.285-9264
Event Website.

High Heels and Handshakes 5/20/11

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Event Benefitting “Women for Women International”.org
This is a women’s only event

This is the monthly networking event with Bonnie Kilpatrick from Flemings to support Women for Women.org. Help us tell everyone! It benefits a great cause. Copy and paste this link and then scroll down to watch “The new definition of a business woman” to see what we are about. http://www.womenforwomen.org/help-women/success-opportunity-helping-women-videos.php

diNeila Fashion Show at Follow The Sun Boutique 5/19/11

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diNeila Swimwear Fashion Show at Follow The Sun Boutique
Thursday May 19, 7pm
Follow The Sun Boutique
3301 SW 22nd St Suite 107
Coral Gables Fl

Join Follow The Sun Boutique this Thursday for complimentary sushi, drinks, gift bags, and a very special fashion show showcasing diNeila Brazil swimwear and styling by Paul Mitchell.

diNeila Brazil perfectly blends sensuality and elegance, using only hand picked fabrics and gems to create their masterpieces. This fast growing swimwear line has been featured in magazines such as Glamour, InStyle, Maxim, and the revered Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition.

The diNeila Swimwear fashion show at Follow The Sun boutique will begin at 7pm this Thursday, May 19th. To reserve a gift bag, RSVP with full name to RSVP@yourvitaminc.com

Find Follow The Sun Boutique on Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/FollowTheSunMIA

Wedding Bootcamp 5/24/11

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Wedding Bootcamp
May 24, 2011, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Chic Parisien
3308 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.weddingsalon.com

You are cordially invited to The Wedding Bootcamp at Chic Parisien
Learn How to Plan Your Dream Wedding, Discover Insider Secrets & Make Your Special Day Flawless
See Couture Royal Wedding Inspired Gowns Enjoy Treats & Goody Bags

For $15 Promotional Tickets ($25 Value, Admits 2) Use Code SOMP at www.WeddingSalon.com Call 212.631.7777

Connections and Cocktails Power Edition 5/18/11

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Wednesday, May 18, 6:30-9:30pm
Ruth’s Chris, 2320 Salzedo Street
Coral Gables

CREATIVAS Group PR along with Body Sculpting & South Florida Luxury Guide Magazine invite you to a networking social event where South Florida top professionals meet to enhance their business and community.

As our guest we invite you to meet and mingle at the exclusive Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Enjoy savory bites from Ruth’s Chris’ award winning kitchen while sipping on Herradura Tequila cocktails.

RSVP: gpineres@creativasgroup.com

Artists in Bloom at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 5/13-15/11

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Artists in Bloom
May13- 15th, 2011, 9 am – 4 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
Event Page.

Fairchild art instructors and students will transform the Garden House into a gallery showcasing more than 150 original oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors and botanical illustrations. Here you will find exuberant and sedate landscapes, lush tropical fruit, riotous foliage, delicate flower details and sublime still-lifes hanging side by side in a visual feast of nature.

The exhibition and sale will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is free with garden admission.

Free Sneak Preview of Lisa Loeb Musical Camp Kappawanna 5/21-22/11

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Lisa Loeb Musical “Camp Kappawanna”- Free Sneak Preview on Miami Beach & Gables
Saturday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m.
Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables

Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Byron Carlyle Theater
500 71st Street
Miami Beach

“CAMP KAPPAWANNA brings to the community a warm and witty theatrical work that combines top-tier creative talent with a family-friendly story that will appeal to all generations,” said Stephanie Norman, City Theatre Producing Artistic Director. “CAMP KAPPAWANNA is an exciting new musical created and inspired by a creative team deeply rooted here in South Florida combined with noted national recording artist Lisa Loeb and her songwriting partners Michelle Lewis and Dan Petty. This production has all the right artistic ingredients to thrill and delight South Florida families and the potential to touch audiences of all ages.”

More Information on the Full Run.

Executive Chef Alejandro Piñero Hosts An Exclusive Cooking Demonstration At Whole Foods Market Coral Gables 5/25/11

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 7 p.m.
Lifestyle Center located at Whole Foods Market
6701 Red Road
Coral Gables, Florida
Space is limited; reservations are required. Telephone: (305) 421-9421.

Executive chef Alejandro Piñero of Midtown’s acclaimed eco-conscious eatery, Sustain Restaurant + Bar will host a special complimentary cooking demonstration at Whole Foods Market – Coral Gables.

He will demonstrate how to prepare seasonally-inspired dishes, using locally sourced ingredients, available for purchase at Whole Foods Market. After the demo, guests will have the opportunity to sample Piñero’s delectable cuisine.

About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com), a leader in the natural and organic foods industry and America’s first national certified organic grocer, was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures the company’s mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to its 53,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 12 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2008, the company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 275 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market, Fresh & WildTM, and Harry’s Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP. Wild Oats® and Capers Community MarketTM are trademarks owned by Wild Marks, Inc.

About Sustain Restaurant + Bar:
Open December 2010, Sustain Restaurant + Bar, located in the hub of Midtown’s burgeoning restaurant row, is catering to discerning South Florida foodies with its progressive American fare prepared from local, sustainable products. At the helm of the kitchen is executive chef Alejandro Piñero, who has worked under famed chefs Dawn Sieber and Michelle Bernstein and, most recently, served as sous chef at Casa Tua, and was chef de cuisine at Fratelli Lyon. Here, he focuses on using seafood that complies with the Monterey Bay Fish Guide, as well as meat and produce from local sources and sustainable producers. The reasonably priced menu changes with the seasons and includes both the accessible and adventurous. A wood burning oven infuses flavor into vegetables, pork, chicken, and pizza. Food service extends to the bar, and to complement menu items, old-fashioned cocktails, artisanal beers, and a large selection of reasonably priced wines are available. Desserts, made on the premises, feature homey delights such as warm fresh-baked cookies, cobblers, and doughnuts. The restaurant’s 3,200 square foot space encompasses indoor/outdoor seating for approximately 100 guests and an additional 20 at the bar. Sustain Restaurant + Bar, located at 3252 NE 1st Avenue in Midtown Miami, serves lunch Monday- Friday; dinner nightly, and Saturday and Sunday brunch service. Telephone: (305) 424-9079. www.sustainmiami.com

Public Allies Miami annual fundraiser Leaders in Bloom 5/26/11

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Public Allies Miami is hosting its annual fundraiser “Leaders in Bloom”
May 26, 2011, 6 p.m.
Fairchild Botanic Tropical Garden
Coral Gables , FL
www.catalystmiami.org
www.publicallies.org

The flourishing gardens will set the stage for this fun community event.
$25.00 Tickets may be purchased at the door or via Paypal.

Public Allies Miami is a community service and leadership training organization, and a program of The Human Services Coalition/Catalyst Miami. Public Allies Miami’s goal is to improve the Miami area by placing young people in its non-profit organizations for 10 month apprenticeships. These young people work to develop non -profit leadership skills while increasing the capacity of Miami’s non- profit organizations. Public Allies Miami believes that everyone can lead while making a difference.

This event will raise funds to continue to provide social services to Miami residents who need them most, in the areas of healthcare, affordable housing, afterschool programming; tutoring, youth mentoring and environmental education. At the event Public Allies and Alumni will speak about their nonprofit and leadership development experience, as well as the importance of serving their community. Money raised at the event will go directly to the costs of sponsoring the Allies and help the organization continue to change our community for the better.

Latinbiz Networking Event 5/24/11

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May 24, 2011 6:00-8:00pm
Lizarran
65 Alhambra Plaza
Coral Gables, FL 33134

FREE ADMISSION
Complimentary Drink
Appetizers
Prize Raffles
Cash Raffle

Meter coin street parking or public parking building by Galiano and Aragon

Ready for a taste of Spain? I’m excited to announce that the world renown Spanish franchise Lizarran has arrived to the beautiful city of Coral Gables and we will be hosting our next event there.

Come connect with other professionals; learn what they are doing and share with them how what you do, can help them in their businesses. The most effective and affordable way to market your business is through networking. Networking done right is the most efficient relationship building opportunity you can partake in. Come join us, as we proudly welcome our friends from Doral and Airport West Chamber of Commerce, The Florida State Hispanic Chamber, and Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Toast to Awareness Wine Tasting 6/3/11

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Friday June 3, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2525 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Please join us for a delicious Wine Tasting with paired Hors D’oeuvres

At the beautiful wine bar at
Fleming’s in Coral Gables

All proceeds go towards Family Resource’s Center’s Back to School On-Track campaign
to raise funds for backpacks and school supplies for children living in foster care.

Tickets $30 Online or at the Door

Spain in the European Union Reception 5/9/11

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Monday, May 9 (Europe’s Day), 2011, 7:30pm
RSVP: 305 448 9677
Spanish Cultural Center (CCEMiami)
800 Douglas Road, Suite 170
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
Free and free copy of the book, for all attendees
info@ccemiami.org
www.ccemiami.org

Reception courtesy of Consulate General of Spain in Miami

Welcome and Opening: Cristina Barrios, Consul General of Spain
Presentation: Joaquín Roy, Director EU Center, University of Miami

CCEMiami, The Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, a partnership with Florida International University, and the Jean Monnet Chair of the University of Miami, cordially invite you to the book presentation: Spain in the European Union: The First 25 Years (1986-2011)

“Spain is the problem. Europe is the solution”. In this fashion Ortega y Gasset once dramatized the need to “Europeanize” Spain. The results over the first twenty five years of EU membership have been truly impressive. When Spain became a member of the EC, some of the best and brightest of Spain’s governmental cadres and universities joined the expanded European institutions, taking on positions of responsibility. Spain, in sum, “was not different”, contrary to what old-fashion tourist publicity for the country used to say. It was a European country that was returning to its natural home after a long exile. Spain received considerable benefits from EU membership. From an index of 60 percent of the European average in 1986, today Spain’s income per head is in the range of 105 percent, with some regions surpassing 125 percent. From being a country that was a net receiver from the EU budget, Spain today is a net contributor. Reflecting this development, the present volume examines different dimensions of the deepening relationship between Spain and the rest of Europe through membership of the EU (its history, and its impact on policy development on economic growth and on relations with third countries). + info www.ccemiami.org

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Miami Museum Month at the last LoweDown of the season 5/5/11

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Miami Museum Month at the last LoweDown of the season!
Thursday, May 5, 2011, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33124
www.lowemuseum.org

In celebration of the last LoweDown of the season, the Lowe Art Museum presents a very special Cinco de Mayo party. This event is in conjunction with Miami Museum Month, Membership Appreciation Evening, as well as the opening reception for the new ArtLab@the Lowe student curated exhibition entitled Women, Windows and the Word: Diverging Perspectives on Islamic Art. Guests can enjoy light Mexican nibbles, a Mariachi performance, and cocktails courtesy of Bacardi and PAMA Spirits. Other beverages provided by Vitamin Water Zero, SmartWater, and VitaCoco. Additional Sponsorship provided by Publix.

May is Miami Museum Month and the Lowe is, again, one of the participants. The goal of Miami Museum Month is to encourage the public to become members of a museum. Membership at any of the participating institutions grants them a free pass for any of the other museums. This year the participating institutions are offering not only reciprocal admission, but now visitors and locals can take advantage of a two-for-one admission offer.

Regular Admission (not including special events) is $10; $5 for Seniors and Non-UM Students; Free for Lowe Art Museum Members, University of Miami students, faculty and staff, and children under 12. Lalla Essaydi, Morocco, b. 1956. Converging Territories #30, 2004. Chromogenic color print, 20 x 24″. Museum purchase through funds from Richard and Shelly Bermont, 2007. 41 ©2004 Lalla Essaydi

For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com

Free Lecture Event and Grand Opening 5/16-17/11

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Brain Function & Learning Disabilities Free Parent/Professional/Teachers lecture
Monday, May 16, 2011 from 7:00 PM TO 10:30 PM
Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables
www.biltmorehotel.com

Beverages and snacks will be served.
Everyone is welcome. Please bring anyone you know that would be interested in learning more about cutting edge research featuring how the brain learns and improving brain function.There will also be a question and answer session during that time.
Please RSVP to brainbalancemiami@att.net. Thank you so much!

We will be hosting an event at the Biltmore Hotel on May 16, 2011 from 7-10:30 PM, as well as a grand opening event at our center on May 17, 2011. Dr. Mellilo will be lecturing at this event and he will also be available for question and answer from May 16 to May 17, 2011 (Monday and Tuesday). We respectfully extend an invitation to you as one of our contacts. We would love to have you attend!

Grand Opening Event at our Center
May 17, 2011
6836-B SW 40th Street
Miami, 33155
Tel: 305.665.9444
(We are located next to El Novillo restaurant in the Ludlam Plaza.)
Our main website is www.brainbalancecenters.com.

My name is Dr. Iris De Jesus and I am the co-founder and center director of the first Brain Balance Center in the state of Florida (other centers are located nationwide). We are a center that uses a cutting edge multi modal approach to children with learning disabilities including higher functioning autism, dyslexia, AD/HD, PDD-Nos, Asperger’s, and other neurobehavioral disorders.

Brain Balance centers have been featured on TV shows throughout the nation and our co-founder, Dr. Robert Mellilo has done professional lecture tours/appearances (Dr. Mellilo just recently returned from California for Autism Speaks fundraiser event featuring Vanessa and Donald Trump, Jr.; April was Autism Month). He is the author of various books entitled: “Disconnected Kids”, Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood: An Evolutionary Perspective and his latest release (April 4, 2011) of “Reconnected Kids”. Univision has also asked to feature our center.

We incorporate the latest brain research into our programs to address sensory motor issues, cognitive dysfunction, processing disorders, visual-spatial organizational difficulties, nutritional components, developmental difficulties, etc. Because of our unique custom tailored program, intensive (but fun) approach, and our staff to student ratio (2:1) we are able to achieve results quickly.

Business Cards, Beverages & Beer Networking Event 6/7/11

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Join us for an evening of Business Cards, Beverages and Beers at a BRAND NEW spot in Coral Gables…
Tuesday June 7, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Local | Craft Food & Drink
150 Giralda Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Register Now!

SocialBuzzTV hosts monthly networking events to bring the community together and support each others events!

Who should attend?!
ANYONE that wants to network and grow their business by making contacts locally!
Be sure to bring lots of business cards and a smile of course!
Complimentary appetizers and discounted happy hour menu will be available.

Rum Renaissance Festival’s celebrated VIP Parties in Tobacco Road and Bacardi USA Headquarters By Betty Alvarez

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The Rum Renaissance Festival presented a series of exclusive VIP parties where guests previewed some samplings before the actual Grand Tasting Event. At Tobacco Road, a Zafra VIP party went underway where guests sampled Zafra-inspired cocktails and sample some varieties of chicken wings hosted by the 100 year old establishment. Attendees also had the chance to play their luck on a simple game of Dominoes while mingling with friends and liquor sponsors.

After a good time at Tobacco Road, guests had another VIP party to go. This time was at the Bacardi USA headquarters in Coral Gables. Guest sampled delicious Cuban tastings as well as Bacardi inspired drinks made by the great Bacardi bartenders. The enthusiasm by these bartenders in creating the drinks made tasting them worthwhile. Invited guests and sponsored enjoyed the rest of the night as the non stop food was served and the drinks where flowing. These were some good VIP parties!

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

SocialBuzzTV presents Cocktails and Cupcakes by Lola and Me Cupcakes 5/11/11

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Wednesday May 11, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Evolution Salon and Spa
2968 Coral Way
Coral Gables, FL 33145

Join us for evening of fabulous networking and in our opinion, the BEST cupcakes in town as we host “Cocktails and Cupcakes” at Evolution Salon and Spa in Coral Gables!The evening will be filled with awesome networking, classy libations and of course cupcakes!

Enjoy drinks and complimentary appetizers while mingling and networking amongst Miami’s “Movers and Shakers”

Who should attend? Anyone who loves cupakes, cocktails and networking! Don’t forget your business cards and a smile of course!

Questions? Just give us a jingle or drop us a line! info@SocialBuzzTV.com

Chef/Owner Sean Brasel Of Meat Market Interactive Culinary Demonstration At The Biltmore 5/7/11

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Interactive Culinary Demonstration
Saturday, May 7, noon-2 p.m.
Alhambra Ballroom at the Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables.

Chef/Owner Sean Brasel of the glamorous steak house, Meat Market on South Beach takes a trip south to the spectacular Biltmore Hotel for an Interactive Culinary Demonstration on Saturday, May 7 from noon-2 p.m. Guests will sip Champagne and cook along with chef Brasel as they prepare a splendid lunch at their tables, including Achiote marinated scallops with pineapple-macadamia nut salsa and sweet balsamic glaze; and Pink peppercorn crusted filet mignon medallion with blue crab and frisée mango salad.

Chef Brasel wows diners nightly at his Lincoln Road restaurant with meat and seafood specialties, such as wood grilled American Kobe meatloaf topped with bacon-mango BBQ sauce and crispy onion truffle mashed potato; butter poached African lobster tail; and prime veal chop with roasted garlic and fresh herbs.

The Interactive Culinary Demonstration & Champagne Mumm Luncheon on Saturday, May 7, 2011 takes place from noon-2 p.m. in the Alhambra Ballroom at the Biltmore Hotel located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables. Cellar Club Members are $52 and non-members and resort guests are $65 per person. Reservations are required: (305)913-3203 or www.thecellarclub.com.

Meat Market is located at 915 Lincoln Road on South Beach. The Crudo bar opens nightly at 5 p.m.; the full dinner menu is served from 6 p.m. – midnight, Sunday – Thursday; and 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Telephone: (305) 532-0088. www.meatmarketmiami.com

Coral Gables Museum Golf Tournament 5/12/11

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Coral Gables Museum’s Second Annual Golf Tournament
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The Biltmore Hotel

Join the Coral Gables Museum for a beautiful day of golf at The Biltmore Hotel. Participants receive a bountiful breakfast, greens fees and cart, complimentary refreshments on the course, buffet awards luncheon and open bar at the Biltmore, generous gift bags, and the opportunity to win fabulous event contest and raffle prizes. Shoot for a Mercedes Benz GLK as the hole-in-one prize!

Current Tournament sponsors include Doctor’s Hospital, Bacardi, Suntrust, The Biltmore Hotel and CF Whitehurst

Want to participate? Become a sponsor?
Registration forms and Sponsorship opportunites are attached below.
For more information, call Chris at 305-910-3996 or e-mail Chris@CoralGablesMuseum.org

To register click here for a PDF of registration form

To become a sponsor click here for a PDF of sponsorship info

Cernuda Arte Presents a Spring Spotlight Three Outlooks in Cuban Art Opening 5/6/11

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Cernuda Arte Presents a Spring Spotlight Three Outlooks In Cuban Art
Giosvany Echevarría, Miguel Florido and David Rodríguez
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Cernuda Arte features Three Outlooks in Cuban Art, a joint exhibition by three remarkable Cuban painters from today’s contemporary scene:
Giosvany Echevarría, Miguel Florido, David Rodríguez

The show- free and open to the public – inaugurates with a Gallery Night Reception
Friday, May 6, 2011 7 p.m. – 10 p.m

Arranged in stylistic and thematic groupings, these leading mid-career artists exemplify highly individualistic languages within the figurative approach. Commonalities among them reside in technical virtuosity and creative vitality. The exhibit will be on view through May 30th.

Giosvany Echevarría, a landscape artist inspired by his countryside surroundings, reveals his quest to depict splendid vistas in outstanding works. Reminiscent of a romantic tradition in this genre, his paintings have a timeless sense of existence, encouraging the viewer to ponder on the sublime.

Miguel Florido’s still lifes, wrinkled papers and meadows are executed with great skillfulness, as much as they are lyrical and emotionally powerful. The painterly quality of his canvases – which often crystallizes into striking contrasts of light and shadow – typify the artist’s interest in creating a poetic dialogue between realism and abstraction.

David Rodríguez is great at marveling the mundane and the significant with equal strength. His bold use of flattened hues and enigmatic motifs translate into delightful renditions that seem to stream from the subconscious. A distinctive feature of this artist’s talent is his capacity to portray atmospheres of drama and open interpretation.

Also on view, a group show by 20th & 21st century artists with works by, Wifredo Lam, Mario Carreño, Víctor Manuel, Amelia Peláez, Carlos Enríquez, Mariano Rodríguez, Agustín Cárdenas, Gina Pellón, Ramón Vázquez, Vicente Hernández, Sandro de la Rosa, Joel Besmar, Irina Elén González, Dayron González, among others.

Image Info: Giosvany Echevarría, Se Levanta la Aurora, 2010, (Awakening of the Morning), oil on canvas, 35 3/4 x 47 1/4 inches

Get together at Hooters 5/13/11

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ALL DAY, Friday, May 13th
Hooters
3301 SW 22nd St., Suite 104

We saw the Miami HEAT beat the Rockets and the Bobcats!

We enjoyed each other’s company sharing conversation, martinis, and makeup tips!

All this happened while raising money for Caring About the Strays.

Let’s spend some time together again and help our non-profit animal rescue group!

Eventhough we have ALL DAY, Friday, May 13th to attend HOOTERS, we are planning a group for 5:30pm to enjoy Happy Hour and get our donation.

Who will join us? Let us know!

events@caringaboutthestrays.org or 305.889.0840

Print (or email) the attached flyer and give one to all your friends! The more people that attend HOOTERS on May 13, the more money we raise for our rescues!

Caring About the Strays

Slow Food Miami Film Screening Vanishing of the Bees 5/4/11

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Slow Food Miami Film Screening – ‘Vanishing of the Bees’
May 4, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, 33134
More info.

Slow Food Miami invites you to a screening of the acclaimed documentary, ‘Vanishing of the Bees’ at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. The film chronicles the phenomenon of honeybee colony collapse and two beekeepers’ struggle to protect their beloved insects. Following the screening will be a Q+A with Director, Maryam Henein. Complimentary champagne will be served and Slow Food snacks from local growers and chefs will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the event will support the building of local community and school gardens.

United Way’s Miami Wine and Food Festival celebrates 16 years with its Taste and Toast-Fine Wine Tasting By Betty Alvarez

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The 16th annual United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival, Miami’s first and foremost charity wine and food festival, took place on April 14 t. Presented by American Express, all proceeds from the festival will benefit United Way of Miami-Dade’s work in the areas of education, income and health.

This annual event brings together food and wine lovers from all over South Florida. It’s Taste & Toast – Fine Wine Tasting presented by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, featured dozens of international wineries and 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and caterers, including: Acqua at Four Seasons Hotel, AltaMare, Meat Market, Ortanique on the Mile, Season’s 52, Timo Restaurant and Two Chefs among many others. Following the tasting, guests enjoyed the Glenfiddich “Music to Drink Whiskey By” afterparty featuring whiskey ambassador and scotch specialist Heather Greene and DJ Adam Williams. Taste & Toast took place at Village of Merrick Park.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Celebrate Easter at JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 4/24/11

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Celebrate Easter At Johnmartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Sunday, April 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
JohnMartin’s
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables
For more information, call (305) 445-3777, or go to www.johnmartins.com.

JohnMartin’s Celebrates Easter with a Special Brunch Menu

Enjoy a delicious brunch at a great value at your favorite Coral Gables restaurant. On Sunday, April 24, 2011 enjoy JohnMartin’s brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Designed to please all members of the family, everyone will find something they love! Feast on freshly baked breads and pastries while you indulge on a complete breakfast station. Try JohnMartin’s imported Irish Puddings and Sausages with a side of French Toast Pancakes or succulent O’Brien Potatoes.

You can even make your own pasta! Pick and choose your preferred style of pasta and sauce. The brunch menu will also feature a tender and beautifully cooked Roast Beef with a Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and a Dolphin Francaise with blended rice and vegetables.

The set menu is $24.95 per adult and $12.50 for kids under 12. Reservations must be made by calling 305-445-3777.

JohnMartin’s has been continually recognized for its cuisine by publications that voted the restaurant “Best Pub Food.” The restaurant features live entertainment every Friday and Saturday nights, from Contemporary Top 40 hits to rock to today’s popular Irish ballads. They also have The Trivia Night on Thursday nights beginning at 8 pm.

Flash Mob Tango Performance in the Plaza and En Route Pour Aix-En-Provence 5/6/11

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Gallery Night at Coral Gables Museum
May 6th, 7:30pm
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

the Museum hosts a Flash Mob Tango Performance in the Plaza by www.theshimmyclub.org.

“En Route Pour Aix-En-Provence”:
an exhibition of photographs by Alice Goldhagen,
taken in Aix-en-Provence, France and surrounding areas. Aix-en-Provence has been a sister city to Coral Gables since April 23, 1997. Alice Goldhagen is a Coral Gables-based visual artist, photographer and art educator. For over twenty-five years she has traveled extensively throughout the French countryside and beautiful cities, capturing the essence of the character and spirit of France in her photographs. Her images feature details of buildings, doorways, markets, local color, and various unique forms that can be found only in France.

Olé & Play! Songs from Isabella and Ferdinand 4/25/11

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Monday April 25/2011 @ 6:30pm
Centro Cultural Español de Cooperación Iberoamericana
800 S Douglas Rd. Suite: 170.
Coral Gables, FL 33134.
More Info.

Program for the promotion of Iberoamerican Culture and Identity

At CCEMiami. Admission and parking free
Isabella & Ferdinand Spanish Language Adventuresâ„¢ is an innovative Spanish language learning program for children in the Washington DC area that seeks to give students both linguistic and cultural fluency – providing them with advantages in our growing bilingual society. Founded by two accomplished Latina mothers who were looking for high-quality Spanish classes for their own young children, Isabella & Ferdinand Spanish Language Adventuresâ„¢ has grown into a dedicated team of language teaching professionals who have created a dynamic and effective curriculum – immersing children in high-caliber Spanish, while learning about the art, literature, music and culture of Spain and Latin America.

LABA April Networker 4/20/11

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Wednesday April 20th, 2011 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables, FL

The April Networking Event will be taking place on Wednesday April 20th, 2011 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm; with special guest: Congressman Mario Diaz Balart; to be located at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Fl. Bring and invite your friends and business associates. Come and join us to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, the LABA raffle, a cash bar and music by Avant Guard Event Productions all for just $15.00 for non-Members.

Choose Peace Book Signing with Rina Jakubowicz 4/22/11

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Rina Jakubowicz will be hosting a book signing of her new book, CHOOSE PEACE, at Books & Books Café in Coral Gables.
Friday, April 22, 2011 at 8:00p.m.
Books & Books Cafe
265 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Join Rina Jakubowicz as she discusses her new book, Choose Peace – A Practical Guide Into Consciousness in a conversation exploring the undiscovered obstacles, which prevent us from living life to the fullest. Rina, Instructor & Owner of Rina Yoga Studios in Miami, is a popular and respected figure in the yoga community. Through her own challenges and transitions, Rina was led to write Choose Peace as a way of finding her own sources of strength and fulfillment.

Drawing upon the principles of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the original teachings of yoga, Rina created a modern-day guide to discovering the potential that we all possess in order to live a life of authentic happiness.

The St. Patrick’s Day Committee’s Celtic Cultural Series presents A Discussion of the life of Oscar Wilde 5/1/11

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The St. Patrick’s Day Committee’s Celtic Cultural Series presents “A Discussion of the life of Oscar Wilde”
Sunday, May 1, 4 p.m.
Upstairs Room of John Martin’s Irish Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL

Oscar Wilde was aptly named. He was indeed a wilde man with great talent who wrote great plays, poetry and novels. However, his personal life was like a modern day Soap Opera.

The discussion of the life of Oscar Wilde will be led by Michael Gillespie, PhD, Professor of English at Florida International University, which recently appointed him Director of FIU’s Center for the Humanities in an Urban Environment. Dr. Gillespie is a fairly recent arrival in Miami. Before relocating here, he taught for 29 years at Marquette University. He has written or edited 20 books which have included the works of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde and books on Irish film. His many prestigious positions include Member of the Board of Trustee of the International James Joyce Foundation and President of the American Conference for Irish Studies. Dr. Gillespie is currently working on an oral history of early Joyce studies and a book on Joyce and Theology.
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All Celtic Cultural Series events are free and open to all. Ample parking is available on Miracle Mile and in the City Parking Garage behind John Martin’s, accessible from Aragon Avenue.

The Celtic Cultural Series is produced by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. with the support of the City of Coral Gables, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

Caption for photograph: Dr. Michael Gillespie

Maria De Los Angeles performing for Lip Service/ Under the Sun 4/23/11

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Lip Service is teaming up with the award-winning radio show Under the Sun for an evening of live storytelling.
April 23, 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Actor’s Playhouse at the Miracle Theater
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tickets $15. They will sell out, so buy yours today!

This is a night like no other. You will experience the heartbreaking, hilarious, personal stories of Lip Service–like watching people read their diaries–AND you will go behind the scenes to see how radio is made.

Storytellers:
Andrea Askowitz
Terence Canterella
Aaron Curtis
Maria De Los Angeles
Robert Foote
Jeremy Glazer
Allison Langer
Esther Martinez
Brenda Mezick

Lip Service, produced by Andrea Askowitz and Esther Martinez, is a co-production of Books & Books.
Under the Sun, created by co-hosts Dan Grech and Alicia Zuckerman, is a co-production of WLRN and ZG Public Media.

Guillermo Portieles neochromatic 4/15/11

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Guillermo Portieles: “neochromatic”
Friday April 15, 2011, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cremata Gallery
1646 SW 8th ST
Miami,FL. 33135
www.crematagallery.com

Solo Art Exhibition of :
Guillermo Portieles: “neochromatic”
Reception for the artist
This is a private preview by invitation
Full Open Bar and hors d’oeuvres
RSVP: cremata@crematagallery.com

Guillermo Portieles re-interprets his memories of existing places and familiar objects, thus making his work in a way an invigorating autobiographical account.

Portieles represents himself in the forefront of the canvas of his paintings. The body of the artist seems to enter the painted surface before him, or to dissolve into it. We are presented with one more version of a motif that perhaps has fascinated us for a long time: a character from the real world bursting into the pictorial representation. This motif would look rather stale if it weren’t for the fact that in Portieles’ versions, the images of both the artist and the canvas appear to embody opposite pictorial solutions: a painting that is divided into abstract expressionism and a photographic appearance. The artist’s motif entering the canvas seems rather an excuse to make antagonistic forms coexist, enticing the beholder to discover the myriad of details that are revealed while exploring his paintings.

Yet, they are objects we are familiar with. They are images that remind us, almost in a Proustian sense of our childhood not from those visions that persist in our memory with more or less intensity, but from associations or small flashes that become alive with the sudden contact with objects that we had at hand in another time. They are objects that inhabited our daily lives and seemed rather irrelevant to us at the time.

Portieles in his canvases presents a masterful balance of formal elegance, technical flair and conceptual daring.

Taste and Toast Glenfiddich Afterparty 4/14/11

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Glenfiddich “Music to Drink Whiskey By” afterparty at Artrageous
Thursday, April 14, 9pm – 11pm
Artrageous Gallery at Village of Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue, 2nd floor
Coral Gables.
For tickets, visit this page.

On April 14, following the United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival Taste & Toast at Village of Merrick Park , guests can enjoy the Glenfiddich “Music to Drink Whiskey By” afterparty featuring singer-songwriter Heather Greene and Powerman 5000 co-founder Adam Williams, the duo behind the mellow electronica sound of Argon 40. This will be a whisky tasting, being that Greene is one of the world’s only female whiskey experts and an official Glenfiddich ambassador. To also delight the pallet, a special blend of appetizers that pair best with whiskey have been designed by SaWa Restaurant and Lounge.

This is an exclusive experience and tickets are limited. The event is complimentary for members of United Way Young Leaders. Non-members are welcome to attend for a $20 contribution.

www.unitedwaymiami.org

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Sake Blue Grand Opening and launch of Sake Blue Fridays By Betty Alvarez

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The fine dining capital of South Florida has added another star to their list, but with a twist. Sake Blue, which hosted its Grand Opening on April 8 is an exclusive restaurant and lounge offering Progressive Global Asian food, an impressive list of sakes and high-energy all around. Upon arriving at 225 Altara Avenue in Coral Gables, guests were first greeted with a feast for the eyes. Eye-catching Asian-inspired murals line the walls for your viewing pleasure and then your eyes are drawn to the 38-foot Sake Bar.
This day also kicked off “ Sake Blue Fridays” where Happy Hour specials begin at 4pm (4 -7pm, 2 for 1 well drinks) and complimentary ZU & TY KU cocktails as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be offered from 8 to 9pm. To help set the tone and complete the mod-Asian experience, entertainment includes Asian drummers, Go-Go Geisha dancers performed and live music by DJ Miguel G.

High-energy is in and open to all at Sake Blue every Friday. Come unwind at the bar, enjoy a fulfilling dining experience or celebrate a special occasion “sake style” in Coral Gables’ first private sake room adorned with dragon graffiti murals while rubbing shoulders with up to twelve of your friends.

It was a fun filled evening, the decor was great and guests had a great time! Looking forward to visiting again!

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Galleria Ca’ d’Oro New Exhibit Opening Francesco Lopez Visioni di Roma 4/15/11

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Francesco Lopez’s Opening Night Cocktail Reception
Friday, April 15, 7 PM
Galleria Ca’ d’Oro
135 S. San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 130
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Opening Night Cocktail Party To Be Held On April 15, 2011
Exhibition Will Be On Display From April 15th Until June 15th

On Friday, April 15, 2011, Francesco Lopez will host a cocktail reception at Galleria Ca’ d’Oro Miami with the US showing of his most recent work “Visioni di Roma.” The gallery will feature various contemporary photographs, each of which were created using familiar imagery, realism and nature – all inspired by Lopez’s love of Rome.

Galleria Ca’ d’Oro was the perfect location to showcase this collection, “Visioni di Roma”, as the gallery’s main objective is to highlight and showcase Italian & European art to the US. Gloria Porcella and her business partner, Lamberto Petrecca, both will curate Lopez’s show. “The title of Francesco’s art show, ‘Visions of Rome’ compounds two loves. Love for a city, Rome, which no longer is a ‘physical’ place but becomes, in his work, an archetype of constant regeneration, and, precisely because of it, remains equal to itself across the time, becoming a category of the Spirit. Therefore not “a” city but “the” City.” – Lamberto Petrecca on Lopez’s “Visioni di Roma.”

Since the beginning of his career, Lopez has used photography to complement his art and with it he brings to life a composition, geometry, as well as details in which all these components transform an authentic emotion into a look that knows how to capture the essences of things in the particulars of reality. Inspired by a visit to the Coliseum in Rome and using his beloved Leica camera, Francesco Lopez created “Visioni di Roma.”

Among the 22 pieces in the collection of “Visioni di Roma,” one of Lopez’s favorite works is “Roman Graffiti,” a photograph measuring 90 x 120 cm. Lopez was inspired and loved the graffiti and combination of colors that he found on the side of an old Roman wall. This he feels is his tribute to one of his favorite painters, Jackson Pollock. This piece captures the essence of nature and Lopez as an artist. Lopez strongly believes “everything already exists in nature, even so great a work as the one done by Pollock.”

Francesco Lopez is a renowned architect and interior designer known throughout Europe and quickly making a name for himself throughout the United States. Lopez has always had an ardor for art and has been using photography as an expression of his art since he was at the university in Rome. He studied and graduated with a degree in architecture, never formally studying art. “I believe that you don’t need to study art to be an artist. Art is the expression of what you have in your soul” – Francesco Lopez.

Following the Opening Night Cocktail reception, Francesco Lopez’s art works will be on display from April 15, 2011 until June 15, 2011, please call 305.205.5981 to schedule an appointment.
Photos of the artists’ works, background information and interview opportunities with Francesco Lopez are available. Your attendance and coverage of this cocktail preview and art installation is invited.

About Galleria Ca’ d’Oro – Miami:
Located at 135 San Lorenzo Avenue, in Coral Gables, the Galleria Ca’ d’Oro Miami branch promotes Italian and European Art in the United States. Galleria Ca’ d’Oro was established in Rome in 1970, by Antonio Porcella. Antonio Porcella is a member of the de Chirico Foundation. Now under the leadership of Gloria Porcella (daughter of Antonio) and Lamberto Petrecca, Galleria Ca’ d’Oro Miami is an extension of the renowned contemporary art gallery in Rome, which has done several important exhibitions in Italy and in the United States. A few major collaborations include, “Omaggio a de Chirico” in New York, Los Angeles and Miami; in addition, they have held the aegis of the UN, patronages of Italian and foreign institutions, G8 organization and have held exhibitions with a number of well-known organizations.

Galleria Ca’ d’Oro Miami, launched during Art Basel Miami Beach, the most important art show in the United States, with the Pink Snails public art exhibit courtesy of the international artistic collective Cracking Art Group as part of the Regeneration Art Project. The Pink Snails can currently be found in Coral Gables, Florida and will soon be continuing their journey in bustling Metropolitan cities all over the nation.
For more information on the museum, visit http://ca-doro.com/miami/home.

Ultimate Royal Wedding Watch Party at JohnMartin’s 4/29/11

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Join The Ultimate Royal Wedding Watch Party At Johnmartin’s Restaurant & Irish Pub, Live
Friday, April 29th, 5:45 AM
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables

JohnMartin’s Hosts Wedding Festivities Featuring Traditional English Breakfast Cuisine and Royal Wedding Themed Costume Contest

On Friday, April 29th, millions around the world will be tuning in to watch the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton live from England. But, the perfect place to celebrate the royal nuptials in South Florida will be at JohnMartin’s Restaurant & Irish Pub in Coral Gables.

The morning festivities will begin bright and early at 5:45 a.m., just prior to the scheduled live telecast of the wedding ceremony at 6 a.m. EST until 11 a.m. Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary Kir Royale cocktail, along with a chance to meet the Queen Mum herself (or, perhaps, a very good look-alike). The wedding broadcast will then be displayed on 8 large television screens while guests enjoy a traditional English breakfast, smoked salmon crowns and breakfast scones with butter and clotted cream, as well as many other items. In addition, guests will be able to take their pictures with the life-sized cutout of the Royal Couple. (Bring your camera.)

Although the royal wedding is taking place an ocean away, it should not stop guests at JohnMartin’s from dressing up for the highly anticipated historic event. South Florida anglophiles are encouraged to participate in the morning’s royal wedding themed costume contest. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded to those wearing the best royal wedding guest attire, including but not limited to extravagant hats, gloves and morning coats.

“We anticipate having people drop by for breakfast before work and enjoying coffee or the Kir Royale with a nod to the Royal Couple,” said Martin Lynch, co-proprietor with John Clarke. “Anyone unable to attend the morning celebration can watch a replay of the wedding broadcast starting at noon for the lunchtime crowd,” he said.

JohnMartin’s, has been continually recognized for its cuisine by publications that voted the restaurant “Best Pub Food.” The restaurant features live entertainment every Friday and Saturday nights, from Contemporary Top 40 hits to rock to today’s popular Irish ballads. They also have The Trivia Night on Thursday nights beginning at 8 pm. JohnMartin’s is located at 253 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. For more information, call (305) 445-3777, or go to www.johnmartins.com.

Book People Eduardo Hernandez 4/6/11

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Book People
Eduardo Hernandez
April 6 – May 15, 2011
Coral Gables Branch Library
3443 Segovia St.

Eduardo Hernandez, The Cook, 2009, oil on canvas, 16” x 20,” courtesy of the artist.
Book People is a series of visual stories created by self-taught artist and library advocate Eduardo Hernandez. In celebration of the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s 40th anniversary, Hernandez’s oil paintings portray real life people making use of the library. The narrative behind Hernandez’s insightful paintings can either be “tragic, humorous, or joyous” and though each is accompanied with a brief story, the artist encourages the viewer to approach each work with a fresh perspective by composing larger stories and originating variant themes that each individual can interpret on their own.
The Book People series was done during a summer spent doing supervised fieldwork and volunteering at a branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library System.

About the artist:
Eduardo Hernandez is a lifelong resident of Miami. He is an educator and a local self-taught artist interested in exploring social issues. His work has been shown at Miami Dade College and at the Hortt Memorial Competition, Museum of Art of Fort Lauderdale. Hernandez received his B.A. in History and his M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida International University (FIU); a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida, and is currently working on a doctorate in Education at FIU. While Hernandez continues to experiment with various other types of art, his recent focus has primarily been in drawing and figurative painting.

LoweDown Happy Hour 4/7/11

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LoweDown Happy Hour
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 7-9 PM
Spring on Earth!
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Join the Lowe as we celebrate Earth Day with healthy treats from Whole Foods, Cabot Cheese, Popchips and Sabra Hummus. Cocktails generously provided Bacardi and PAMA Spirits. Other beverages courtesy of Smart Water, Vitamin Water Zero, and VitaCoco.
Just added-JOON Natural Skincare for Girls will be sampling their products!

$10 Admission; Free for Lowe Members

Sake Blue Grand Opening 4/8/11

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Sake Blue’s High Energy Atmosphere To Reinvent Coral Gables Nightlife
Friday, April 8, 4 -10pm
225 Altara Street
Coral Gables, FL

The fine dining capital of South Florida has added another star to their list, but with a twist. Sake Blue, which will host its Grand Opening on Friday, April 8, 2011, is an exclusive restaurant and lounge offering Progressive Global Asian food, an impressive list of sakes and high-energy all around. Upon arriving at 225 Altara Avenue in Coral Gables, guests are first greeted with a feast for the eyes. Eye-catching Asian-inspired murals line the walls for your viewing pleasure and then your eyes are drawn to the 38-foot Sake Bar.
Make plans to visit this Friday and Fridays to come! This Friday, April 8, kicks off “ Sake Blue Fridays” where Happy Hour specials begin at 4pm (4 -7pm, 2 for 1 well drinks) and complimentary ZU & TY KU cocktails as well as complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be offered from 8 to 9pm. And there’s a few more reasons to stick around. To help set the tone and complete your mod-Asian experience, entertainment includes Asian drummers, Go-Go Geisha dancers performing from 8 to 10pm and live music brought to you by DJ Miguel G.

High-energy is in and open to all at Sake Blue this and every Friday. Come unwind at the bar, enjoy a fulfilling dining experience or celebrate a special occasion “sake style” in Coral Gables’ first private sake room adorned with dragon graffiti murals while rubbing shoulders with up to twelve of your friends.

Sake Blue’s varied menu will give your palette a chance to experience Modern Asian cooking at its best. Innovative sushi rolls, crudos, flat breads, dumplings and house specialties will demonstrate the fine culinary style that this venue has adopted. Variety does not run short here. Guests will also be challenged to choose from an excellent assortment of sake, traditional wines, beers and spirits, including rare brews from Kyoto and Osaka.

Experience Sake Blue this Friday and mark your calendar for Fridays to come. The Grand Opening celebration continues on Saturday, April 9th. Guests will enjoy complimentary Sakitini & Sushi from 8 to 9pm.

Stop by this Friday (April 8) or Saturday (April 9) and be a part of the Grand Opening crowd. Make sure to RSVP for both events at RSVP@yourvitaminc.com. You have options here. Kick back at the bar, lay back and lounge, prepare for an amazing Asian-fusion feast, or simply come to enjoy the great entertainment, high-energy atmosphere and at least one of their signature Sakitini’s.

The Ugly Duckling Free Concert for Kids 4/2/11

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Momentum Dance Company Artistic Director Delma Iles Presents Program IV of the Coral Gables Library Series
The Ugly Duckling
A Miami-Dade Public Library System Storytelling Festival Event
Saturday, April 2 at 11:00 AM
Coral Gables Public Library
3443 Segovia Street
Telephone 305-460-5600

Everyone feels sometimes as though they don’t fit in. This is the case for the Ugly Duckling, who is awkward, the wrong color, the wrong size, and definitely not the model duckling in the family. In spite of these challenges, she perseveres through many adversities, only to find that she is not a duck at all – but a beautiful swan. Hans Christen Andersen’s folk take is just as relevant for kids today as it was 200 years ago. Momentum’s dancers waddle, preen, swim, and finally fly in this tale of finding oneself! For ages 4-10 and their families.

Champagne Deutz Reception and Art Exhibit by Holly Jones 4/5/11

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Champagne Deutz Reception & Art Exhibition by Holly Jones
Tuesday, April 05, 7pm – 8:30pm
Country Club Ballroom
RSVP Now.

Attire: Business Casual
Fees and Restrictions: Premier Members Free; Resort Guests $25

Meet American Artist Holly Jones, known for her vibrant color paintings and bold brush strokes, while sipping Champagne Deutz and listening to the tunes of DJ Guillo Cartaya.

Michael Schwartz Interactive Cooking Demonstration at Biltmore Hotel 4/9/11

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The Interactive Culinary Demonstration & Deutz Luncheon
Saturday, April 9 takes place from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables
(Country Club Ballroom.)

Cellar Club Members are $52 and non-members and resort guests are $65 per person. Space is limited; reservations are required: call (305) 913-3203 or go online to www.thecellarclub.com.

Interactive Culinary Demonstration to feature dishes from Schwartz’s first cookbook

On Saturday, April 9 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the spectacular Biltmore Hotel, Michael Schwartz, the executive chef/owner of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in the Miami Design District and Grand Cayman, will preside over an interactive cooking demonstration showcasing easy but elegant recipes taken from his debut cookbook, Michael’s Genuine Food: Down-to-Earth Cooking for People Who Love to Eat (Clarkson Potter: $35.)

Guests will sip Deutz Champagne while whipping up a splendid lunch at their tables led by Chef Schwartz, who will show guests how to prepare a deliciously nutty fregola risotto with shrimp, roasted corn and melted leeks to start. The main course will be light and healthy with a flavorful pan-roasted striped bass and Tunisian chickpea salad. For dessert, guests will enjoy milk chocolate cremoso with espresso parfait – one of the chef’s most popular desserts at the restaurant. Immediately following the luncheon, Schwartz will sign copies of his cookbook, also available for purchase on-site.

Earth Day is Free at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 4/22/1

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Earth Day is Free at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Friday, April 22, 2011
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables (Miami), Florida 33156

Fairchild is offering free admission to all visitors on Earth Day, Friday, April 22. In support of earth friendly products, The Shop at Fairchild will have a display of sustainable and recycled products for purchase and will offer a 10% discount on all items in Shop. This is the perfect opportunity to walk Fairchild’s grounds, have a family picnic, admire the monumental sculptures of Claude and Françoise-Xavier Lalanne, make a wish at Yoko Ono’s Wishing Grove or simply sit on a bench and read your favorite book while overlooking 83 acres of lush tropical paradise.

In addition to free admission, guests can take advantage of the following special offers on Earth Day!
Enjoy Free Admission to the garden
Indulge the little ones in educational Kids’ Activities
Eat gourmet food from local food trucks gastroPod and MexZican Gourmet
Learn about local non-profit environmental organizations
More to come!
Membership Special: 50% off for new members. Renewing members receive 10% off. Special Earth Day offers are available by phone or in person only on April 22, 2011.

3:00 p.m. Garden House
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Books & Books present a special Earth Day book signing featuring author Joel M. Curzon presenting his book Light Fading: Reflections on the Imperiled Everglades. (http://www.lightfading.com/). This event is free of charge. Kindly RSVP to marketing@fairchildgarden.org.

Earth Day, originated by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 and now observed throughout the world, is intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. Fairchild serves its mission as an advocate for saving tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants and inspiring a greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world.

Some of Fairchild’s highlights include the Vine Pergola, where a display of some of the most amazing flowering vines can be seen in bloom year-round; The Palm Allée and the Overlook, where shady passages open up to sunny views overlooking Fairchild’s lakes, giving the impression of indefinite space; The rainforest, where the soothing sound of waterfalls and the cool shade make it a summer must-see; and, of course, the Bailey Palm Glade which has become one of the most popular photos spots, because of its breathtaking view of Fairchild’s lakes and lowland areas.

The oldest major cultural institution in Miami-Dade County, Fairchild was incorporated in Florida in 1936 and opened to the public in 1938. Fairchild was named for Dr. David Fairchild, the nation’s foremost economic botanist and founder of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Plant Introduction Section, who retired to Miami. Many of the plants still growing at Fairchild were collected and planted by Dr. Fairchild, including a giant African baobab tree near the historical Gate House Museum.

Sunni Patterson WordSpeak Performance and Residency 4/1/11

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Reading/Performance
Friday, April 1, 8 pm
Books and Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables
booksandbooks.com
FREE
tigertail.org for maps and directions

Words are powerful tools for self-expression and for changing the world. New Orleans-based (from the lower Ninth Ward), African-American performer and award-winning poet Sunni Patterson brings a warm spirit, stirring lyrics and passionate performance to her work. WordSpeak, a project for teens, includes workshops, slams and performances. Sunni has been featured at HBO’s Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry and worked with well-known artists and performers including Hannibal Lokumbe, Kalamu Ya Salaam, Sonia Sanchez, Wanda Coleman, and Amiri Baraka, among others. Sunni Patterson comes to Miami to launch the sixth year of Tigertail’s WordSpeak, an ongoing spoken word program for South Florida teens. Sunni will be in Miami from March 28 – April 1, 2011 for a residency that includes school and community-based workshops and readings.

Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival-A great success By Betty Alvarez

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Guests discovered fabulous new restaurants and exciting wines at this incredible event held in a brand new location in the heart of historic Coral Gables. Ponce De Leon Boulevard was opened to foot traffic only for a special evening of celebration and philanthropy. Superb food, exquisite wine, and live music from “People You Know” was offered to raise funds for the American Lung Association and Pulmonary Research at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. New to the festival this year was the DEWAR’S® Momento D Lounge. The lounge brought a unique experience to life via a deejay, red carpet, and a step and repeat for photo opportunities.

A VIP Ticket entitled patrons to first access from 6:00 p.m. to MARTINI® Terrazza. They experienced signature MARTINI® cocktails and a full spirit bar courtesy of Bacardi USA. The street Festival ticket included sampling from over 30 of the areas best restaurants paired with wines from around the world at more than 25 tables. I

Complementing the cuisine Premier Beverage were wines from around the globe at more than 25 tables. There were many popular varietals with the newest and hottest grapes emerging onto the market. Each table offered a variety of labels and winery representatives will be on hand to offer advice, tips and answer any questions.

Crown Wine and Spirits was the exclusive festival retailer giving patrons the chance to purchase wines sampled on the street and the latest wine accessories. Only festival participants will be extended this wonderful opportunity to receive major discounted prices!

There were signature chef selections available to sample from some fabulous local restaurants. Some restaurants included: Anacapri on Ponce, Barrio Latino, Benihana, Blue Martini, BonBon Café and Patisserie, Chilorio’s Very Mexican, Donut Divas & Fun Foods, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Giardino Gourmet Salads, Gusto Fino Italian Deli, iheartoliveoil.com, Il Grissino, La Confradia Restaurant, La Marea, Liberty Caffé-Coral Gables Country Club, Miccosukee Resort & Gaming: Empeek-Cheke Fine Dining Restaurant, Miller’s Ale House Coral Gables, Norman’s 180, Ortanique on the Mile, Panera Bread, Pardo’s Peruvian Cuisine, Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge, Randazzo’s Little Italy, Red Koi Thai and Sushi Lounge, Seasons 52, Talavera Restaurant, Tarpon Bend, The Bar, & Toss Catering.

Proceeds benefited the American Lung Association’s lung health research, education, and patient assistance programs and the International Bronchitis Center at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. “I am delighted to see this festival has become a signature event in South Florida,” said festival Honorary Chairman Marc Buoniconti, Development Advisor for the International Bronchitis Center and President for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. “We are thrilled to have such strong community support and this event will help us in our mission to raise money for a very important cause,” Buoniconti added.

About The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians is a federally recognized Native American Tribe exercising sovereign powers of self-governance over 200,000 acres of tribal lands. The Tribe owns and operates several successful enterprises, including Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, a 302- room hotel and gaming facility featuring 1,800 video machines, high stakes bingo and poker; Miccosukee Indian Village & Gift Shop; Miccosukee Airboat Rides and Miccosukee Golf & Country Club – home of the 2010 Miccosukee Championship; a PGA Nationwide Tour event.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Master Lutenist Hopkinson Smith Comes to South Florida 4/5/11

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On Tuesday night, April 5, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
St. Philip’s Church
1142 Andalusia Avenue
corner of Coral Way and Columbus Boulevard.

Tickets cost $30 general admission or $40 preferred admission, when ordered in advance, but cost $5 more at the door. All students 18 and under are admitted free. College and graduate students pay $5.
For tickets and information: call 305-669-1376 or visit: www.miamibachsociety.org

World-renowned lute player, Hopkinson Smith comes to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Coral Gables, to perform for the Miami Bach Society. This will be his third South Florida appearance. Featuring Spanish music of the 17th century, his program will include music by Francesco Guerau and Antonio de Santa Cruz, but will focus primarily on the colorful and immediately accessible figure of Gaspar Sanz.
Hailed as “without doubt the finest lute player in the world today” by the San Francisco Chronicle, Mr. Smith, lives in Switzerland where he teaches at the renowned early music conservatory the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis from which he graduated in the mid 1970’s. Since the mid-80’s, he has focused primarily on the solo repertoires for early plucked instruments producing a series of prize-winning recordings for Astrée. These feature Spanish music for vihuela and baroque guitar, French lute music of the Renaissance and baroque, early 17th century Italian music and the German high baroque.
The recording of his lute arrangements of the Bach solo violin Sonatas and Partitas, released in the year 2000, has been universally acclaimed by the press. Gramophone magazine called it “the best recording of these works on any instrument”. More recently, a recording on Renaissance lute was awarded a Diapason d’Or and was called ‘superb’ by Le Monde. A Dowland recording, out since early 2005, also won a Diapason d’Or and was called ‘wonderfully personal’ in a review in the New York Times.
With his recitals and series of over 20 solo recordings, he continues to rediscover and bring to life works that are among the most expressive and intimate in the entire domain of early music.

Miami Marketers and SFIMA April Happy Hour 4/6/11

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Wednesday, April 6, 6:00 PM
La Cofradia
160 Andalusia Avenue
Miami, FL 33134
www.lacofradia.com

To continue the momentum, we will be hosting our next event at La Cofradia in Coral Gables, presented by both Miami Marketers and SFIMA (the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association). SFIMA is a forum dedicated to professionals specializing in interactive marketing and is the primary interactive voice in South Florida. We are excited to do this joint event with SFIMA so we can network and share best practices that are relevant across all marketing disciplines.

Come join us for our April gathering and enjoy a complimentary drink (while they last!) and hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Miami Marketers and SFIMA. Also, La Cofradia has pledged to donate 10% of all DINNER bills to the American Red Cross to help those affected by the earthquake off the coast of Japan.

To learn more about SFIMA, please visit: www.sfima.com, facebook.com/sfima and twitter.com/sfima

Fairchild Palms 9th Annual Crawfish Boil 4/9/11

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Join the Fairchild Palms at the 9th Annual Crawfish Boil
Saturday, April 9th, 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156

Indoors/outdoors event at the Garden House (South Entrance)
Tickets are available now online.
Pre-Sale Ticket Prices
$35 for Palms members
$40 for non-members
$50 after April 4th
Free for Royal Palms members

We’ll have a fat time at this signature Mardi Gras-themed party under the stars, and it’s all for a good cause: proceeds support the Fairchild Challenge environmental education outreach program distributed to schools nationwide
Enjoy authentic Cajun flavors, cold beverages and lots of scrumptious crawfish imported from New Orleans by Mr. Mudbug’s
Listen to live jazz and blues music by the Big City Band and partake in Mardi Gras revelry with Miami’s young professionals during this indoors/outdoors event at the Garden

An extremely popular event year after year. You don’t want to miss the Crawfish Boil!

For more information, check out our Facebook group, “Fairchild Palms”
or send an e-mail to thefairchildpalms@gmail.com.

University Of Miami College Of Arts And Sciences Gallery Presents 6th Annual Salon Des Refuses Exhibtion Opening Reception 4/1/11

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Friday, April 1st at 5pm
CAS Gallery
Wesley Foundation Building
1210 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL

The Department of Art and Art History, in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at UM presents the 6th Annual Salon des Refuses exhibition. The Salon des Refusés is named after the celebrated Salon des Refusés exhibition of 1863, in Paris, in which the Impressionists exhibited their revolutionary new paintings that had been “refused” by the French Academy. The Art Department will showcase the work of students who entered the Annual Juried Student Competition and were not accepted.

In celebration of the event there will be an opening reception on Friday, April 1st at 5pm along with the department’s annual BBQ.

Salon des Refuses will be on view at the CAS Gallery from April 1st to April 29th at the CAS Gallery located at Wesley Foundation Building at 1210 Stanford Drive, on the Coral Gables campus.
Opening reception for the Juried Student Exhibition at the Lowe Art Museum will take place on Friday, April 15th; awards for the show will be announced immediately after the lecture.

A full schedule of exhibitions can be viewed at www.as.miami.edu/art. For more information about the exhibition or CAS Gallery, call (305) 284-2543 or email m.cardoso1@miami.edu.

Family Closing Celebration 3/27/11

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Family Closing Celebration
Sunday, March 27, 2011, 1-3:30 PM
Film viewings at 1:30 and 2:30pm
Kids can participate in an art activity from 1 – 3pm

1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

$10 Adults; Free for Children, Lowe Members, UM Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni

This is the last opportunity to view the Rafael Soriano retrospective with the whole family!

Adults can view the documentary film, La Profundidad del Silencio (The Depth of Silence): An Intimate Portrait of the Cuban Painter Rafael Soriano by Jorge Moya. Please note the film is in Spanish with English subtitles.
Event is sponsored by The Rafael Soriano Foundation.

Enjoy tasty Cuban treats;
Beverages by Vitamin Water Zero

Tweed Ride 2011 3/26/11

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The Coral Gables Museum and Green Mobility Network present the 2011 Tweed Ride
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.CoralGablesMuseum.org

Participating? Let us know! Sign up here.

In the heart of downtown Coral Gables.

Convenient parking in the Museum Garage at 250 Aragon Avenue.
For additional information, contact Chris at 305-910-3996 or at chris@coralgablesmuseum.org.

West Encounters East at the Lowe Art Museum

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On the evening of Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at the Lowe Art Museum, Joel Hollander, Ph.D., full-time faculty member at the University of Miami, delivered an informative speech for the project “West Encounters East,” whose focus is to rethink the significance of cultural exchange and diversity by identifying emerging Latin American artists of Asian heritage. Dr. Hollander focused on reflections of Japanese art and culture in the imagery of contemporary Argentine artists, including Valeria Yamamoto, Ary Kaplan Nakamura, Guillermo Ueno, and Lucila Heinberg, whose work will be highlighted in a special pavilion at arteaméricas art fair, March 25 – 28, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

“One of the primary considerations in ‘West Encounters East’ is to investigate how officially sponsored Japanese emigration programs to South America during the late 19th century and first half of the 20th century changed the ethnic and cultural heritage of Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Peru, as well as other countries in the region,” said Dr. Hollander. He added, “The precedent for exploring how Western artists respond to Japanese art can be traced back to the French Impressionists who helped to shape the genesis of modern art.”

The lecture, which began with a moment of silence to honor the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, along with the reception and refreshments that followed, were sponsored by Stella M. Holmes, president of The Brickellian, Inc., an art consultancy group, and founder of Brickell Gallery Night. According to Ms. Holmes, “’West Encounters East’ is a natural evolution of Brickell Gallery Night’s mission to introduce emerging artists with Asian roots to the West.” She stated that, “For me, the emphasis is the fusion of the two traditions. I think of it as Artists Without Borders – a beautiful way that we can learn from each other through a meaningful exchange of culture.”

Photographs of the event

13th Annual Coral Gables Blues Fest 3/17-20/11

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13th Annual Coral Gables Blues Fest
March 17-20, 2011
Free
Fritz & Franz Bierhaus
60 Merrick Way
Coral Gables FL
www.bierhaus.cc

Bring the blues to the Gables – year after year after year.

March 17: Funky Blue Tone 8pm-midnight

March 18: Poppa E 4-6:30pm, Victor Wainwright & The Wild Roots 7-9pm, Albert Castiglia 9:30-10:30pm, JP Soars & The Read Hots 10:30pm-1am

March 19: Deck 52 1-3pm, IKO IKO 3:30-5:30pm, Lynn Noble & Rob Friedman Band 6-8pm, Biscuit Miller & The Mix 8:30-10:30pm, Hep Cat Boo Daddies 10:30pm-1am.

March 20: Piano Bob’s 88s 1:30-3pm, Lady A Blues Band 3:30-5pm, Cry Wolf 5:30-8pm.

Paid promotion by Jazz & Blues Florida
www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Fundraiser at Hooters 3/16/11

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade
Wednesday, March 16th, All Day
Hooters
3301 Coral Way

Print Out The Flyer!
Do You Love Chicken Wings?

Come out and Support Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade at the New Hooters located at 3301 Coral Way on Wednesday, March 16th All Day!

For Every person who comes out that day with the flyer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade receives a $2 donation!!

We hope to see you there! Please print the flyer out you Must Take It With You!

Free Carnival of the Animals Concert 3/19/11

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Momentum Dance Company Artistic Director Delma Iles
Presents Camille Saint-Saens’ Carnival Of The Animals
Saturday, March 19 at 11:00 AM
Coral Gables Public Library
3442 Segovia Avenue
Coral Gables
Free Admission

A school of fish in an aquarium, costumes by Marilyn Skow

Carnival of the Animals: Momentum’s Dancers bring Camille Saint-Saens dazzling and clever score to life, creating movement vignettes for each of Saint-Saens animals: the prancing Lion, the lugubrious Tortoise, a pair of whimsical Elephants, a school of fish in an Aquarium, the shy Cuckoo, gliding and graceful (until they get on land) Swans, and a Grand Finale. Each segment features fabulous costumes by Marilyn Skow, unique dance movement, and lots of fun!

The program is aimed at ages 4-10 and their families.

LABA March Networking Event 3/16/11

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The LABA March Networking Event
March 16th, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Morton’s at the Colonade Rotunda
180 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, Fl.

The LABA March Networking Event will be taking place on March 16th, 2011; Sponsored by Florida Venture Foundation; with special guests: Commissioner Chairman Joe Martinez and Commissioner Carlos Gimenez Candidate for Mayor of Miami-Dade County; Co-hosted by Morton’s at the Colonade Rotunda 180 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, Fl.

Come and join us for just $15.00 (for non-members) to enjoy the LABA Raffle, music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.

Bring and invite your friends and business associates. I hope to see you there!

A Night In Bollywood benefiting Orphaned Children 3/26/11

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Saturday, March 26th, 7pm-11pm
1400 S. Greenway Dr.
Coral Gables FL 33134

VIP TICKETS: 7:00 Early Admission, VIP Reception with Champagne & Cupcakes, Special Entertainment, Unlimited Drinks, $150

GENERAL TICKETS: 7:30 Admission, Cash Bar, $100

Buy Your Tickets Today!
Help Build An Orphanage To Transform Children’s Lives!
With Your help, we can all make a difference.
www.sunilshome.com/tickets

Join us as we celebrate Sunil’s Home Orphanage’s 4th annual “A Night In Bollywood”, Coral Gables’ most exotic and “over-the-top” event benefiting orphaned children in India! Sunil’s Home Orphanage is an organization which provides homeless and starving children in India with a place to call home, food, love, attention, and the education needed to break the cycle of homelessness to achieve his or her fullest potential and dreams. With an impressive 1,200 people in attendance throughout the evening at last years’ event, we raised the funds necessary to complete the construction of a second story which allowed us the opportunity to house and help even more children! This year, we strive to continue our high level of care while expanding to reach more homeless children. To date,Through our In-care program, soup kirchens, and clothing drives, Sunil’s Home Orphanage has helped more than 3,000 children!

Featured on numerous television networks and also touted by the media as “the most fun fundraiser of the century” and “the ‘funnest’ fundraiser in South Florida”, “A Night In Bollywood” is an event you won’t want to miss! Come prepared for a total sensory overload as you experience the sights and sounds of India without having to leave South Florida. Decadent Indian delicacies for the discerning palate, imaginative entertainment, amazing Bollywood dance performances, beautiful Indian decor, light shows, exotic aerial acrobats, live animals, Indian costume/sari contest, special video messages from the children, a massive silent auction, your chance to bid on and win dream vacations all around the world, and much much more! Buy your tickets now before we sell out, as ticket sales are limited!

Lowe Museum presentation of West Encounters East 3/16/11

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Brian Dursum, director of Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami, and Stella M. Holmes, founder of The Brickellian Inc. and Brickell Gallery Night, invite you to the presentation of West Encounters East
Wednesday, March 16, 8-10 p.m.
Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Drive
UM’s Coral Gables campus.

The event will be presented under the auspices of the Consulate General of Argentina in Miami.
Free and Open to the Public

The evening includes an informative speech by Joel Hollander, Ph.D., an art historian and full-time faculty member at the UM, focusing on reflections of Japanese art and culture in the imagery of contemporary Argentine artists, including Valeria Yamamoto, Ary Kaplan Nakamura, Guillermo Ueno, and Lucila Heinberg. This presentation will be followed by a reception and refreshments. The work of these artists will be shown in a special pavilion at arteamericas art fair, March 25 – 28, Miami Beach Convention Center).

Ms. Holmes said the focus of “West Encounters East” is to rethink the significance of cultural exchange and diversity in contemporary society by identifying emerging and mid-career Latin American artists of Asian heritage.

“It’s a natural evolution of Brickell Gallery Night’s mission to introduce emerging artists with Asian roots to the West,” Ms. Holmes said. “For me, the emphasis is the fusion of the two traditions. I think of it as Artists Without Borders – a beautiful way that we can learn from each other through a meaningful exchange of culture.”

“One of the primary considerations in ‘West Encounters East’ is to investigate how officially sponsored Japanese emigration programs to South America during the late 19th century and first half of the 20th century changed the ethnic and cultural heritage of Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Peru, as well as other countries in the region,” Dr. Hollander added. “The precedent for exploring how Western artists respond to Eastern art and culture can be traced back to the French Impressionists who helped to shape the genesis of modern art.”

Ary Kaplan Nakamura, Espejitos Japoneses (2009), Fotografía Digital Color, Toma Directa, 1/8 edition, 16 x 20 in., (USD 1,800)

JOG Fashion Show 3/27/11

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JOG Fashion Show
Mar. 27 – 11:30am
Riviera Country Club
1155 Blue Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Join the stylish young ladies of the Junior Opera Guild (JOG) for an afternoon on the runway with fashions by VIGI Boutique. A mixture of bohemian chic and trendy couture pieces, this fashion show offers something for everyone and features senior girls on the catwalk, including New World School of the Arts chorus members Christina Peruyera and Victoria Fassrainer as well as Fashion Show Chair Allison Stein.

The event also includes performances from members of Florida Grand Opera’s Young Artist Studio and exciting raffle and silent auction items, such as Sipalda silver jewelry and a sailing trip. Tickets to the event are $45. For more information, visit www.ypo-miami.com.

Don Giovanni Preview 3/20/11

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Don Giovanni Preview
Mar. 20 – 2-330pm
Books and Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33145

Take part in an intimate discussion about Florida Grand Opera’s latest production of Don Giovanni with resident opera expert Justin Moss and Conductor Andrew Bisantz. Join us in one of the city’s most unique bookstores to learn more about this dark drama based on one of history’s most renowned literary characters, Don Juan.

The Trouble with Paddy Celtic Cultural Series 4/3/11

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The St. Patrick’s Day Committee’s Celtic Cultural Series presents The Trouble With Paddy – Part II
Sunday, April 3, 4 pm.
Upstairs Room of John Martin’s Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables.

www.emeraldsocietysfl.com

Kim Garvey started the discussion of The Trouble With Paddy in the 2009-2010 season and she so enthralled the audience that they asked for her to come back to do Part II.

Based on the fact that one out of ten Americans claims Irish descent, Ms. Garvey’s presentation will continue with the development of Irish identity from ancient times to the present.

Kim Garvey, M.I.L.S. is a historian, librarian, and owner of Tree Trax, a genealogical services company. She writes the “Librarian’s Corner” column for the NGS Quarterly. Ms. Garvey is a graduate of the Salt Lake City Institute of Genealogy and was the 2009 Richard S. Lackey Scholar of the National Institute of Genealogical Research. She specializes in areas and topics related to historical methods, immigration, ethnicity and cemeteries…

All Celtic Cultural Series events are free and open to all. Ample parking is available on Miracle Mile and in the City Parking Garage behind John Martin’s, accessible from Aragon Avenue.

The Celtic Cultural Series is produced by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. with the support of the City of Coral Gables, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County

23rd Annual In the Company of Women Awards Celebration 3/31/11

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23rd Annual In the Company of Women Awards Celebration
March 31, 2011, 6-9 p.m.
Awards Presentation/Cocktail Reception
a cocktail-reception and an awards-presentation Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables.
http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/women.asp

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department (MDPR) and the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women are hosting the 23rd Annual In the Company of Women Awards Celebration on Thursday, March 31, from 6-9 p.m., at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. The event includes a cocktail-reception and an awards-presentation recognizing 12 local women for their long-standing contributions to the residents of Miami-Dade County.

WPLG Channel 10 reporter Neki Mohan will emcee the festivities. As part of the program, a representative from the Office of the Mayor will present the Mayor’s Pioneer Award, which honors a woman who has proven leadership, creativity, and vision in addressing community issues in Miami-Dade County within the past 10 years.

The honorees include: Arts & Entertainment–Eveline Pierre, Founder of the Haitian Heritage Museum; Business & Economics–Patricia Thorp, Senior Counselor, RBB Public Relations; Communications & Literature–Michele Gillen, Chief Investigative Reporter, CBS Miami; Education & Research–Dr. Stacey Mancuso, Principle, DASH; Government & Law–Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Health & Human Services–Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, President & CEO, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation; Science & Technology–Sherry Thompson Giordano, Executive Director, IT Women, and June Randall, Chief, Administration & Technology Division, Miami-Dade County Police; Sports & Athletics–Marta Montenegro, Founder, Publisher & Editor-In-Chief, SoBeFit Magazine; Mayor’s Pioneer Award–Elaine Bloom, former member of the Florida House of Representatives; Community Spirit Award–Donna Ginn, Founder & Managing Partner, Crossroad Consulting Group; and posthumous honors–Amanda Haworth, Detective, Miami-Da
de Police Warrants Bureau.

Nominations were solicited from the general public from October through December 2010. Nominees must have a history of continued accomplishments in their field and have met these five criteria: professional development, community responsibility, leadership and vision, contribution to women’s progress and promotion of pluralism. Award recipients were selected by a panel, comprised of some of last year’s winners and the event’s organizing committee.

Tickets for In the Company of Women $40 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 305-358-5885, or visiting their web site: www.ticketmaster.com; or at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler Street.

Past recipients of the In the Company of Women Awards have included: Florida State Senator Larcenia Bullard (D-Miami) (1996), Celia Cruz (1990), Marjory Stoneman Douglas (1989), Gloria Estefan (1989), Arva Moore Parks (2002), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (1997), Cristina Saralegui (1992), Dorothy Shula (1992), Florida State Senator Frederica Wilson (D-Miami) (1994), Teresa Zubizarreta (1993), and many other distinguished female role models of Miami-Dade County.

Since 1989, men and women have gathered to honor the outstanding achievements of women from throughout Miami-Dade County, during the annual In The Company of Women event. This popular and prestigious event serves as part of Women’s History Month, observed annually in March. The event has received recognition from the National Association of Counties and the Southern Region of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission

Supercar Experience Panamerican Concours 2011 3/19/11

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Supercar Experience Panamerican Concours 2011
March 19, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
www.supercarexperience.com

General Admission $38
Supercar Experience Package $55 (includes Saturday and Sunday admission)
VIP Hospitality Tent by Invitation Only

You are cordially invited to join us for the 2011 edition of Supercar Experience Panamerican Concours Miami at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens on Saturday March 19th and the VIP Owner Day at the Homestead Speedway on March 20th.

An assembly of the world’s most alluring collection of privately owned supercars, the event is slated for Saturday March 19th 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens (10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables. FL 33156).

*Additional Parking with shuttle service available from the Village of Merrick Park

March 20th
SCX VIP Owner Track Day
Homestead Miami Speedway
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SocialBuzzTV.com Networking TweetUp #SBNTU 3/16/11

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Wednesday March 16, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
La Cofradia
160 Andalusia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Register Now!

It’s TweetUp time again!
SocialBuzzTV is moving the venue down a few doors down from Fleming’s Steakhouse to La Cofradia in the Gables!

SocialBuzzTV TweetUp’s are designed to help you and your brand leverage new business and new relationships in the Miami area.

Mark your calendars now! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to network and take your business to the next level.

It doesn’t cost a dollar to show up and join the fun! Enjoy bar bites and deeply discounted Happy Hour specials! As always, we will be raffling off door prizes and gift certificates to add to all of the fun!

SPREAD THE WORD on @Twitter! Twitter Hashtag for this event will be #SBNTU.

Antoon Vandeborght Classical Guitar Concert 3/19/11

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Antoon Vandeborght, Classical Guitar Concert
March 19, 2011, 8:00 pm
Episcopal Church Center at University of Miami, Coral Gables
1150 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(entrance of the Lowe Art Museum of UM, off US1).

www.miamiguitar.org

Antoon Vandeborght – Belgium’s First Prize Winner, in Concert

The Miami Classical Guitar Society presents the fourth concert of its International Guitar Masters and Laureates Series 2011, featuring Antoon Vandeborght, Belgian virtuoso guitarist.

Vandeborght is undoubtedly Belgium’s leading young guitarist, 1st Prize Winner of 16 of the most important international guitar competitions, including the 2009 Premio Andres Segovia (Spain), 2009 Ciudad de Coria (Spain), Concurso Internacional José Tomás (Spain), Enschede (Netherlands), Mercatalli (Italy), among others. Audiences and juries all around the world have much valued his interpretive qualities, and his sensibility and capacity to transmit his music to the public.

Tickets: $20.00 general admission at the door, ($15 members/seniors/students with ID). Parking is free.

For reservations or to become a member, please visit www.miamiguitar.org or call 305-412-2494.

Antoon Vandeborght Website: www.antoonvandeborght.com

United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival 4/14-17/11

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In its 16th year, United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival expands to four days
2011 festival to feature fine wine and food, spirits, beer and much more
Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17, 2011
Various Locations.

The 16th annual United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival, Miami’s first and foremost charity wine and food festival, will take place Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17, 2011. Presented by American Express, all proceeds from the festival will benefit United Way of Miami-Dade’s work in the areas of education, income and health.

For more information and tickets, visit www.miamiwinefestival.org or www.facebook.com/miamiwineandfoodfestival or follow us on Twitter @MiamiWineFest. . For tickets call 1-877-820-3378.

This annual event brings together food and wine lovers for a now expanded four-day festival featuring notable chefs, sommeliers, prestigious wineries and winemakers, celebrity mixologists , breweries and impressive auction lots. This year, one of the nation’s most prolific apostles of Progressive American cuisine, Chef Dewey LoSasso, executive chef of The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar will headline the Interactive Dinner on Friday, April 15.

Festivities begin on Thursday, April 14, with the Taste & Toast – Fine Wine Tasting presented by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, featuring dozens of international wineries and 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and caterers, including: Acqua at Four Seasons Hotel, AltaMare, Meat Market, Ortanique on the Mile, Season’s 52, Timo Restaurant and Two Chefs among many others. The VIP tasting begins at 6 pm, general admission begins at 7 pm; tickets are $150 per VIP admission; $75 per general admission. Following the tasting, guests can enjoy the Glenfiddich “Music to Drink Whiskey By” afterparty featuring whiskey ambassador and scotch specialist Heather Greene and DJ Adam Williams. Taste & Toast takes place at Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables.

Friday, April 15, the Food, Friends & Fun – Interactive Dinner, presented by Bacardi USA, belongs to celebrity Chef Dewey LoSasso of The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar. This interactive experience is the ultimate good time for foodies, where tables will team up to cook their own three-course meal under Chef LoSasso’s tutelage. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a Bacardi cocktail reception, and Bacardi master mixologist, Gary Hayward, will teach guests a few tricks of the trade during dinner, which begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $300 per person and $2,400 per table of eight. Food, Friends & Fun takes place at the InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami.

On Saturday, April 16, the Cellar●bration – Good Food and Award-winning Wines, presented by Cypress Hill Financial, features award-winning wines from the first annual Best in Glass Wine Challenge and a multi-course dinner, exclusive auction lots, and live entertainment and dancing by quintessential American jazz vocalist, Kevin Mahogany. A champagne cocktail reception and silent auction begin at 6:30 pm; dinner begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $300 per person and $3,000 per table of 10. Cellar●bration also takes place at the InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami.

The festival culminates on Sunday, April 17, with Brews & Bites – Craft Beer Tasting, presented by CBIZ, featuring bites from area restaurants, live entertainment, craft beers and mirco-brews from around the world including: Narraganssett Brewing, Blue Point Brewing, Shipyard/Se a Dog Brewing, Abita Brewing Company, The Boston Beer Company, Brooklyn Brewery, Sierra Nevada, Stone Brewing and many more. The VIP tasting begins at 1 pm, general admission begins at 2 pm; tickets are $75 per VIP admission and $55 per general admission. Admission to the event includes a commemorative tasting cup. Brews & Bites takes place at Mary Brickell Village, 901 South Miami Avenue, Miami.

American Express is the presenting sponsor of the 16th annual United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival. Other sponsors include: American Airlines at the Vintner level; Baca rdi USA, CBIZ, Cypress Hill Financial, Miccosukee Resort & Gaming and Selected Brands at the Sommeliers level; Baptist Health South Florida at the Connoisseur level; Baltic Linen Company, Inc.; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida; Carnival Cruise Lines; Celebrity Cruises; 97.3 The Coast and Easy 93.1, Cox Media Group Miami; Downtown Coral Gables & Miracle Mile; Ernst & Young; Florida Power & Light; Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau; Inktel Direct; In the Gables Magazine; MCM Corporation; Miami New Times; Nestle Waters, North America; Ryder Charitable Foundation; Steiner Transocean Ltd.; William Grant & Sons; Yelp; World Fuel Services; and Zuni Transportation at the Cooper level. The Miami Herald/el Nuevo Herald and Comcast are the official media sponsors of the festival.

Pam and Judy Singles Event 3/12/11

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Pam & Judy’s Singles Gatherings
“for the Sophisticated who like to have Fun!”
Saturday, March 12th 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Da Vittorio Restaurant
264 Giralda Ave.
Coral Gables

If you are single and would like the opportunity to join other exemplary singles in Miami, what are you waiting for? Pam and Judy have a special way of creating the perfect atmosphere for meeting and mingling. Clever icebreakers get the party started and who knows what destiny awaits.
Please RSVP to pjsinglesgatherings@hotmail.com
Price is $15.00 cash for ladies & gentlemen at the door.

~ Ladies, bring a gentleman who may be great for someone else and receive a $5.00 discount ~

Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, drink specials & lite appetizers.
We are looking forward to seeing you.
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Find us on Facebook: Pam & Judy’s Singles Gatherings

New Chamber Music With The Nodus Ensemble 3/11/11

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New Chamber Music With The Nodus Ensemble
Friday, March 11 at 8:00 PM
800 S Douglas Rd. Suite: 170.
Coral Gables, FL 33134.
More Info.

The NODUS Ensemble will be presenting contemporary chamber works by composers from Latin America, Spain, and South Florida as part of the New Music Miami Festival on Friday, March 11 at 8:00 PM in the Spanish Cultural Center. Composer and NODUS director Orlando Jacinto Garcia will be briefly discussing the works during the concert, orienting the listener with this new sound world.

The NODUS Ensemble has distinguished itself as one of the more important chamber ensembles specializing in the music of our times. In addition to numerous concerts throughout South Florida the ensemble has been featured in important venues like the Cervantino Festival in Mexico and the International Contemporary Music Festival in Lima, Peru. For more information about the ensemble please visit

http://www.myspace.com/nodusensemble

http://www.orlandojacintogarcia.com/index.php/30

Wine Classes at Norman’s 180

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Dine Magazine and Norman’s 180 have teamed up to host a series of wine classes on Wednesdays in March, April and May.
Norman’s 180
180 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables.

The classes are priced at $34 and will include the wine and light hors d’oeuvres.
Tickets can be purchased at: http://dinemag.smartevents.com
For more information, contact Katy at katy@dinemag.net or (561)313-2210.

Wed., March 9, 2011 from 6-8 pm
What is Wine? — Learn the how, what, where, when and why of what makes wine.

Wed., March 23, 2011 from 6-8 pm
Palate Calibration and Practical Tasting — John Eldridge from Premier Beverage will teach how to identify structural components of wine like — acid, tannins, alcohol and sugar when tasting wine. This will help “program” your palates to identify these parts in wine. The practical tasting will take the information you learned during the calibration to practice with real world wines.

Wed., April 13, 2011 from 6-8 pm
Wine and Food Pairing — Are you lost when it comes to food and wine pairing? Patrick Sullivan will cover the following topics in this class: Pairing guidelines, the all-time greats, spice is nice, sweet beginnings, tasting is knowing, Earth to wine, smoke gets in your wine and more.

Wed., April 27, 2011 from 6-8 pm
How to Taste Wine — Andrew McNamara, the Wine & Spirits Specialists Manager for Premier Beverage and one of only 170 Master Sommeliers in the world, will teach you how to describe what you are tasting, impress your friends and most importantly, figure out why you like or don’t like a particular wine. All wines will be served blind and together, you will figure out what they are.

Wed., May 11, 2011 from 6-8 pm
Wine Regions — Patrick Sullivan will explore with you the flavors of the world, regional wine differences and old world vs. new world wines

Wed., May 25, 2011 from 6-8 pm
Chardonnay and Cabernet — Andrew McNamara, the Wine & Spirits Specialists Manager for Premier Beverage and one of only 170 Master Sommeliers in the world will teach a class on Chardonnay and Cabernet. During this class, you will taste 3 Chardonnays and 3 Cabernet Sauvignons from around the world — talk about what makes the grape itself so fantastic, and how the regions have molded the grape into the style that shows in the bottle.

Carnaval On The Mile 3/4-6/11

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A Destination Event Of Latin Jazz & Funk, Fine Art, Children’s
Entertainment And Gourmet Foods ‘Miami style’ – Admission Is Free

Carnaval on the Mile is a cultural experience appealing to the senses – it is about ART
in all its forms; a double mile of paintings, sculptures, photography, crafts & jewelry of
the highest caliber; it is 3 stages packed with live musical groups; it is wine, Bacardi
cocktails and fine foods; it is children’s activities with story time at the Walt Disney
World Tent; It is a happening for the entire family!

In Concert Late Saturday Night – Spyro Gyra!
Ponce Circle – Kick Off Concert

Friday, March 4
David Fernandez
Brass-A-Holics
Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
Soul Rebels Brass Band

Ponce South Stage
Saturday, March 5
Griffin Anthony
P-lo Project
Jean P Jam
Fourth Dimension
Jacob Jeffries Band
Thomas Wynn and the Believers
Brass-A-Holics
Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
Suenalo
Spyro Gyra

Sunday, March 6
The Mann Sisters
Electric Piquete
Big Brooklyn Red
Brendan O’Hara
The Legendary JCs
Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
DJ Le Spam and the Spam All Stars
Alex Cuba
Dr. Ed Calle

Le Jeune Road Stage
Saturday, March 5
The State of
Dreaming in Stereo
Big Poppa E
Jays Blues Band
Juke
Fusik
Ketchy Shuby
Mayday
Nil Lara

Sunday, March 6
Smiling Gums
Radio Boxer
Bachaco
Elastic Bond
Artofficial
Xperimento
Brassaholics
Locos por Juana

Douglas Road Stage
Saturday, March 5
Ryan Stone Music
Birdman’s Clambake
Cleaveland Jones
Alabao
Silvano Monasterios
Felipe Lamoglia Quintet
Negroni’s Trio
Palo

Sunday, March 6
Zania Sala
Angela Laino
Batuke Samba Funk
Vincent Raffard & A Kollective
Joe Donato Band
Lanzallamas Monofonica
People You Know
Conjunto Progreso

Carnaval on the Mile is a production of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana – Kiwanis is
a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one
community at a time. Funds raised at the events of Carnaval Miami allow the Kiwanis of
Little Havana to sponsor projects and programs of great impact to the children of South
Florida.

2011 Music Map of the World Chamber Music Festival 3/27-31/11

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The festival will take place from March 27 to March 31, 2011
Music Map of the World Chamber Music Festival Concert Schedule:
2:30 p.m. Sunday 27 March 2011
Baltic Countries
Bay Room, 9 Island Ave Miami Beach
8:00 p.m. Monday 28 March 2011
Austria/Germany
Gable Stage, The Biltmore, Coral Gables
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
8:00 p.m. Wednesday 30 March
France/Poland
Dale Nally Studio, Wynwood
2315 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami
7:00 p.m. Thursday 31 March 2011
Spain/Mexico
Kaufmann Rossin & Co., PA
2699 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove

RSVP a MUST – Guests will only be admitted on Guest List

Center for Emerging Art presents 2011 Music Map of the World Chamber Music Festival
CEA Chamber Ensemble: Oderlyn Gutiez, flute; Modesto Marcano, violin/viola,
artistic Director Ava L. Rado with invited concert pianist Natasha Marin and cellist Anna Litvinenko

2011 Music Map of The World Chamber Music Festival is in it’s fifth year of presenting the music of famous composers from seven continents. The CEA Chamber Ensemble with invited pianist Natasha Marin and cellist Anna Litvinenko will focus on the music of famous composers: Bach, Beethoven, Ponce, Chavez, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Saint-Saëns and Chopin representing the countries of Austria/Germany, Baltic Countries, France/Poland and Spain/MEXICO.

For further information please contact Ava Rado: email: Radovan@aol.com and info@CenterForEmergingArt.org

2011 Music Map of the World Chamber Music Festival is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs & Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor & Board of County Commissioners, Audrey Love Charitable Foundation, Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, GableStage, Rado-Gidali Funds, Dale Nally Studio, Kaufman Rossin & Co. PA & private donations

KCC productions presents the Felipe Lamoglia Quintet at Carnaval on the Mile 3/5/11

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KCC productions presents the Felipe Lamoglia Quintet on the Douglas Stage, Carnaval on the Mile, Coral Gables, Saturday March 5, at 5:15 PM.

Felipe Lamoglia is a Cuban saxophonist, composer, and arranger, born in Holguin, Cuba. At the age of 18 a scholarship came from the prestigious Superior Institute of Arts (ISA), the most important University of Music in Latin America. His big professional opportunity came at age of 18, being hired to play with NG La Banda, one of the most acclaimed Cuban orchestras ever. Felipe funded his own Orchestra called Oni-Ache, traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1992 for a musical exchange program with the University of Sao Paulo and went on to live in Brazil for seven years.

After moving to the United States in 1999, he started playing locally with great artists such as the late Celia Cruz, and also began performing regularly with GRAMMY Award-winner Arturo Sandoval in 2001. Felipe had the opportunity to participate in the recording of Arturo’s album “Trumpet Evolution” along with two DVD releases (“Live at Blue Note NYC” and “Live at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival”) as well as performing all over the world and participating in some of the most important Jazz festivals in America and Europe where he shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Eldar, Marcus Miller and others.

It was later in 2004 when Felipe joined the GRAMMY Award-winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba, recording his GRAMMY Award-nominated album “Paseo”, released by the prestigious Blue Note Records. Around this time he kept on performing for two years with the New Cuban Quartet all over the world. In 2006 he arranged and played on Ignacio Berroa’s new album “Codes”, also released by Blue Note Records and nominated for a GRAMMY as well. This led to performing with Mr. Berroa’s quartet in diverse tours.

Recently Felipe worked as a producer in Arturo Sandoval’s latest album “Rumba Palace”, which won a GRAMMY Award in 2008, being in charge of all the arrangement and composing. By the end of 2007 his first solo album “Dimensions”, recorded in Brazil, was released. This project incorporates his Afro-Cuban roots with strong influences of Jazz and Brazilian music. “I can assure you no other place in the world deserves my solo debut more. I really hope that everyone who in one way or another has followed and supported my music through all these years can enjoy this album and receive my sincere thanks through all my music.”

Silvano Monasterios Carnaval on the mile 3/5/11

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KCC productions presents Silvano Monasterios and the Fourth World Ensemble on the Douglas Stage, Carnaval on the Mile, Saturday March 5, at 4:15 PM.

Voted “Best Jazz Musician in Miami (2009)” by the Miami New Times, pianist-composer Silvano Monasterios hails from Caracas, Venezuela. After obtaining an “Outstanding Soloist Award” at the University of Colorado in 1991, Silvano received a music scholarship from the University of Miami, from which he earned a Bachelor of Music in 1995.

Silvano has performed with a number of important artists including Ira Sullivan, Terumasa Hino & the World Jazz All-Stars, Othello Molineaux, Dave Liebman, Melton Mustafa, Marc Johnson, Donald Byrd, Alan Harris, Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Nathen Page, Randy Brecker, Sammy Figueroa, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Paul Wertico, Mark Egan, Shakira, David Lee Roth, and Nestor Torres.

In 1998, Silvano was voted “New Artist of the Year” at the Hennessy Cognac Jazz Search in New York City. 1998 also marked the release of his first CD, Roads Not Taken, which received outstanding reviews in the U.S. and Latin America.

He earned his Master’s Degree in Jazz Piano and Pedagogy in 2004 from The University of Miami. DownBeat Magazine honored Silvano as the winner of its “Best Jazz Instrumental Soloist Award” in the 28th Annual (2005) Student Music Awards. In 2006, his new recording, Fostered, was released. Fostered features all original compositions, including “Avila”, mentioned above.

In 2007, Dogleg Records, a new independent company, released a recording of a live concert by the Wertico/Egan/Monasterios Trio entitled “Jazz Impressions”. Silvano composed, performed & co-produced two songs, including the title track, of the 2008 GRAMMY-nominated album, “The Magician”, by Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion. This wonderful CD has been nominated as “Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year”.
The 4th World Ensemble, emerging in 2007 from Monasterios’ desire to experiment with the fusion of Latin Rhythms, World Music and Pure Jazz, features Monasterios on piano, accompanied by percussion, drums, bass and saxophone. The ensemble performs all original music composed and arranged by Silvano, and this year will release a new CD, “Unconditional.”

Batuke Samba Funk At Carnaval On The Mile 3/6/11

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Diogo Oliveira’s Batuke Samba Funk band will be appearing at Carnaval on the Mile
Sunday, March 6, at 2:30 PM
on the Douglas Stage
Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
Batuke’s booking done through KCC Productions

Batuke is the act of drumming on any surface, or with any object, that makes a sound. Recycled cans, plastic buckets and pieces of scrap metal have all been transformed into percussive instruments that enhance the musical atmosphere of this group established by Diogo Oliveira in 2008.

The core of Batuke Samba Funk comprises four musicians based in Miami, Florida. The group offers a fusion of Brazilian rhythms including samba and samba rock with classic American funk. While the core group consists of bass, drums, keyboard and voice, the ensemble is joined by trombone, female vocals and Brazilian percussion when performing with their full 7-piece configuration.

Bassist, composer and musical producer Diogo Oliveira is the creator of Batuke Samba Funk. He is one of the most recognized and accomplished Brazilian musicians working in South Florida. One of his recent musical productions, Braziian Voices Funky Jazz Show, was awarded “Best Show of the Year” by the Brazilian Press Awards in 2010.

Batuke’s keyboard and woodwinds are performed by Brian Wolfe, an American originally from Alabama. Wolfe is multi-talented…songwriter, composer and musical producer with particular focus on horn and string arrangements.

Goran Rista provides the dynamic drumming style that is a signature of Batuke. Originally from Serbia, Rista brings a drumming style defined by clean execution, mutli-layered range and intense power that evoke an instantaneous interplay between music and emotion.

The featured vocalist of Batuke is Robson Coccaro, an accomplished singer, music producer and event designer. He is one of the most distinctive vocal talents in the US, offering a sublime synthesis of groove and melodic character that have helped establish Batuke as one of the most sought after bands in Miami.

Closing Reception at Cernuda Arte 3/4/11

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Important Cuban Artworks Volume Nine
Closing Reception – Friday, March 4, 2011
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
cernudaarte.com

Last Opportunity to view the ninth edition of our annual blockbuster exhibition.
Highlighting works by classical, modern and contemporary Cuban artists such as,

Wifredo Lam, Víctor Manuel, Ponce, Amelia, Carreño, Abela, Carlos Enríquez,
Portocarrero, Milián, Mariano, Cundo, Carmelo, Mijares, Oscar García Rivera,
Eduardo Morales, Rodríguez Morey, Domingo Ramos, Romañach, Juan Gil García,
Sosabravo, Flora Fong, Mendive, Antonia Eiriz, Servando, Uver Solís,
Pedro Pablo Oliva, Fabelo, Larraz, Scull Sisters, Bedia, Tomás Sánchez,
Vicente Hernández, Miguel Florido, Ramón Vázquez, Sandro de la Rosa,
David Rodríguez, Giosvany Echevarría, Joel Besmar, Irina Elén González,
Ania Toledo, Juan Roberto Diago, Williams Carmona, Miguel Padura, among others.

The Show Is Accompanied By A 136-Page Full-Color Catalog, Documenting 195 Artworks.

View the Exhibition Online
http://www.cernudaarte.com/cgi-local/exhibitions.cgi?mode=show_detail&id=93

Vicente Hernández, (The Conquest), 2010, mixed media on canvas, 59 ¼ x 78 ¾ inches

Refresh Miami February Meetup 2/24/11

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Thursday, February 24 · 7:30pm – 9:30pm
University of Miami University Center
1306 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL
RSVP on Facebook.

Please join us on Thursday February 24 for RefreshMiami’s monthly meetup. We have two exciting speakers from the UM Launchpad: Sean Kramer from cupidratings.com and Sumontro Sinha from sinhaastronautics.com

Parking at meters on Stanford Drive and Pavia Garage.

Sean Kramer is a South Florida native and visionary entrepreneur launching Cupidratings in February, 2011. A current Executive MBA student at the University of Miami, Sean attended Florida International University and has spent his career in the service of others working at the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society.

Sumontro Sinha founded Sinha Astronautics in 2009. He is involved in every aspect of Sinha Astronautics including engineering, supplier relationships, talent recruitment, marketing and scouting prospective customers. Mr. Sinha began his aerospace engineering career at the age of eight. He grew up designing and flying his own model rocket and aircraft designs, leading to two patents and taking him to the 2005 International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona, and the 2008 Team America Rocket Challenge in Manassas, Virginia. In 2004, after watching the X-Prize winning flight of Space Ship One, Mr. Sinha decided to create an economical way of reaching orbit culminating in the design of the Prometheus rocket. Mr. Sinha is currently an aerospace engineering undergraduate student at the University of Miami College of Engineering.

Fairchild International Orchid Festival 3/11-13/11

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Ninth Annual International Orchid Festival
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 11-13, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, Florida
Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for children 6-17 and free to children 5 and under and Fairchild members.
www.fairchildgarden.org.

Get ready for an amazing display of orchids from around the world! The International Orchid Festival, in its ninth year, is taking place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 11, 12 and 13, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Festival will feature over 10,000 orchid plants and more than 50 orchid growers and vendors from around the world, who will exhibit and sell these magnificent plants—sure to delight both the orchid enthusiast and those new to the spectacular world of orchids. The Orchid Society of Coral Gables will grace the Garden House with an American Orchid Society (AOS) juried show displaying orchids for visitors to marvel at throughout the weekend. The Orchid Society of Coral Gables will also provide advice and tips on growing orchids at the Get Growing booth on the Garden House lawn.

As always, the International Orchid Festival will include educational lectures, walking tours, live music, the Orchid Tea Room, and great food!

Amidst the exotic colors and shapes of orchids, guests will also have the opportunity to see Fairchild’s current art exhibition, Les Lalanne at Farichild, featuring over 30 whimsical sculptures by Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne as well as Yoko Ono’s interactive Wishing Grove.

Schedule of lectures:
Friday, March 11
1:00 p.m. Intro to Orchid Culture, Jill Sidran
2:00 pm Intro to Orchid Culture, Betty Eber

Saturday, March 12
11:00 a.m. Intro to Orchid Culture, Larry Cox
12:00 p.m. Intro to Orchid Culture, Jim Davison
1:00 p.m. Repotting, Orchid Care, Alex Lamazares
2:30 p.m. Cultivo de Orquideas, Mirta Heineman

Sunday, March 13
11:00 a.m. Intro to Orchid Culture, Martin Mote, PhD
12:00 p.m. Intro to Orchid Culture, Dave Foster
1:00 p.m. Orchid Diseases and their Control, Robert McMillan, PhD
2:00 p.m. Cultivo de Orquideas , Ruben Sauleda, PhD

The South Florida Irish Community 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival 3/12/11

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Saturday, March 12th, noon till 6 p.m.
Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables
2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
admission is free
www.emeraldsocietysfl.com

The South Florida Irish Community invites everyone to join a traditional Celtic celebration at the 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival from high noon till 6 p.m., Saturday, March 12th (the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day). The festival will be held at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables (2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard) just five blocks south of Miracle Mile.

Entertainment will be provided by Avalon featuring the popular Irish singer and harpist, Tricianne Garrihy; The Paddy Kelleghan Band; The C.O.D Band, and by the St. Andrew Bagpipe Band. In addition, Irish dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance led by Michael O’Hara will provide plenty of fancy stepping and gravity-defying leaps. Lovely participants of The Miss Colleen Pageant will be showcased on stage.

Holding to the belief that “Everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,” The St. Patrick’s Day Committee has combined family-oriented entertainment and a variety of palate-pleasing delectables such as traditional corned beef & cabbage and authentic Irish soda bread, as well as a wide array of spirits and other beverages including Irish whisky and Irish stout. The festival will also include many children’s activities, including the Leprechaun Corner, face painting, a giant slide, and the very popular rock-climbing wall. A wide variety of Irish crafts will be available for sale by high quality vendors.

This is the twelfth year the Festival has been held in Coral Gables at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park. The site of the Festival is named for former Coral Gables Mayor, the late Fred B. Hartnett, a long-time member of The Emerald Society.

For the past 33 years, the St. Patrick’s Day Committee has organized a St. Patrick’s Day Parade or Festival. The event is produced by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. with the support of the City of Coral Gables, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

As always, admission to the Festival is free and open to all. For more information, call 305-949-8400 or visit the South Florida Emerald Society website at www.emeraldsocietysfl.com.

Caption for Photograph: Dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance

Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival 3/26/11

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8th Annual Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival presented by MARTINI®.
Saturday, March 26th

Tickets can be purchased at www.coralgableswineandfood.com.
VIP Ticket $150 per person
Street Festival $65 per person

The Miccosukee Tribe Of Indians Of Florida Coral Gables Wine And Food Festival Gears Up For Another Sell-Out Event! Eat, Drink and Support the American Lung Association & The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

2011. Discover fabulous new restaurants and exciting wines at this incredible event held in a brand new location in the heart of historic Coral Gables. Ponce De Leon Boulevard (between Miracle Mile & Almeria Ave.) will be opened to foot traffic only for a special evening of celebration and philanthropy. Superb food, exquisite wine, and live music from “People You Know” will be offered to raise funds for the American Lung Association and Pulmonary Research at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. New to the festival this year is the DEWAR’S® Momento D Lounge. The lounge brings a unique experience to life via a deejay, red carpet, and a step and repeat for photo opportunities. We invite you to let go and discover the meaning of “Gioia di Vivire” – Italian style and sophistication at the MARTINI® Terrazza. Enjoy delicious sparkling wine cocktails from MARTINI – Pure Joy from Italy.

Tickets VIP Ticket $150 per person The exclusive VIP Ticket entitles patrons to first access from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to MARTINI® Terrazza. Experience signature MARTINI® cocktails and a full spirit bar courtesy of Bacardi USA. A $150 donation includes the MARTINI® Terrazza experience, spirit bar, superb hors d’oeuvres by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming: Empeek-Cheke, Fine Dining Restaurant, a VIP gift bag (includes a special bottle from our sponsors) and admission to the street festival immediately following.

Street Festival $65 per person From 7:30p.m. – 10:00p.m. This ticket includes sampling from over 30 of the areas best restaurants paired with wines from around the world at more than 25 tables. Included in this ticket is the DEWAR’S® Momento D Lounge & MARTINI® Terrazza (this will re-open for street festival ticket holders by 7:45p.m.).

* All tickets can be purchased at www.coralgableswineandfood.com or for additional information call: (954) 524-4657.

Complementing the cuisine Premier Beverage will have wines from around the globe at more than 25 tables. Enjoy popular varietals and experiment with the newest and hottest grapes emerging onto the market. Each table will offer a variety of labels and winery representatives will be on hand to offer advice, tips and answer any questions. The Wine & Spirits

The MARTINI®Terrazza will open by 7:45pm to all ticket holders. In the era of glittering celebrity and smooth style, the MARTINI® Terrazza was a place for the famous and influential to meet and toast one another. Come and join us for a sip of MARTINI and a taste of true glamour in the MARTINI® Terrazza at the Festival.

The DEWAR’S® Momento D Lounge is a special area that takes your experience at the festival one step further by offering guests a comfortable exclusive lounge space to enjoy with friends while sharing DEWAR’S® signature cocktails. A perfect place to enjoy DEWAR’S®, one of the most awarded Scotch Whiskies in the world.®

Crown Wine and Spirits is the exclusive festival retailer giving patrons the chance to purchase wines sampled on the street and the latest wine accessories. Only festival participants will be extended this wonderful opportunity to receive major discounted prices!

There will be signature chef selections available to sample from some fabulous local restaurants. As of press time restaurants include: Anacapri on Ponce, Barrio Latino, Benihana, Blue Martini, BonBon Café and Patisserie, Chilorio’s Very Mexican, Donut Divas & Fun Foods, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Giardino Gourmet Salads, Gusto Fino Italian Deli, iheartoliveoil.com, Il Grissino, La Confradia Restaurant, La Marea, Liberty Caffé-Coral Gables Country Club, Miccosukee Resort & Gaming: Empeek-Cheke Fine Dining Restaurant, Miller’s Ale House Coral Gables, Norman’s 180, Ortanique on the Mile, Panera Bread, Pardo’s Peruvian Cuisine, Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge, Randazzo’s Little Italy, Red Koi Thai and Sushi Lounge, Seasons 52, Talavera Restaurant, Tarpon Bend, The Bar, & Toss Catering The Food

Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association’s lung health research, education, and patient assistance programs and the International Bronchitis Center at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. “I am delighted to see this festival has become a signature event in South Florida,” said festival Honorary Chairman Marc Buoniconti, Development Advisor for the International Bronchitis Center and President for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. “We are thrilled to have such strong community support and this event will help us in our mission to raise money for a very important cause,” Buoniconti added. The Beneficiaries

The Title Sponsor is the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. The Presenting Sponsor is MARTINI®. The Exclusive Festival Retailer is Crown Wine and Spirits Additional Sponsors include: Premier Beverage Company, DEWAR’S ®, “Cypress Financial Group – an office of MetLife”, Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, The Kirk Foundation, NBC-6, Merchant Graphics, American Airlines, Buoniconti Entertainment LLC, South Florida Photo, Around Town Magazine, Boca Raton Magazine, Florida Travel & Life, In the Gables Magazine, ItsInMiami.Com, InVinoMiami.Com, Ocean Drive Magazine, Panorama Latino Magazine, SoulofMiami.Org, WHATMIAMI.Com, & Easy 93.1. The Sponsors

Beginning our second century The American Lung Association is the oldest not-for-profit health agency in America. The American Lung Association in Florida, South Area serves three counties including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe. About America Lung Association

Its mission is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health in South Florida through patient services, programs, public education and research. In addition to helping people with asthma, American Lung Association strives to help those individuals suffering from lung cancer, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, TB, pneumonia, influenza, occupational lung problems, respiratory allergies, lung problems caused by air pollution and infant pulmonary disorders.

About The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians is a federally recognized Native American Tribe exercising sovereign powers of self-governance over 200,000 acres of tribal lands. The Tribe owns and operates several successful enterprises, including Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, a 302- room hotel and gaming facility featuring 1,800 video machines, high stakes bingo and poker; Miccosukee Indian Village & Gift Shop; Miccosukee Airboat Rides and Miccosukee Golf & Country Club – home of the 2010 Miccosukee Championship; a PGA Nationwide Tour event.

Photographs of SocialBuzzTV TweetUP on 2/15/11

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SocialBuzzTV TweetUp at Flemings Prime Steakhouse on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.  What a great crowd and great food.

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Invitacion Especial de Aromas del Peru 2/13/11

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Domingo, 13 de Febrero, 6:00pm
1930 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
Para responder escriba a: rsvp@mujeronline.net

Miss Belleza Hispana
El certamen de la nueva era
Te invita al casting en bikini
y a conocer a las candidatas en el mejor
“Happy Hour”
de Coral Gables

Con la participacion de Karla Chavez
“Miss Peru Latina 2010”

http://www.mujeronline.net

Saint Sophia Greek Festival 2/25-27/11

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Saint Sophia’s 33rd annual Greek Festival
Friday, February 25 and runs through Sunday, February 27.
The Saint Sophia Cathedral
2401 Southwest 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
Coral Way (S.W. 3rd Avenue) and 24th Road
near Miami’s historic Roads neighborhood.
Festival hours are Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 11 p.m.
Admission is $5 for adults ($3 with coupon) and free to children 12 and under.

This annual tradition features such popular delicacies as mousaka (egg plant), pastitsio (Greek lasagna), spanokopita (spinach pie) and tyropita (cheese pie), lamb, gyros, souvlaki and Greek salads. For those with a sweet tooth, there will be no shortage of Greek pastries including baklava and honey-dipped loukoumades.

Greek dancers, ages 5 -18, will celebrate their heritage with shows throughout the weekend that feature popular traditional folk dances.

A variety of booths offering arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, religious art and devotional items and books will be on hand. Guided tours of the Byzantine cathedral will be offered each day, and there will be a children’s area with rides, games and other activities.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at JohnMartin’s With Live Music Street Party 3/17/11

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Celebrate St. Patty’s Day At Johnmartin’s Restaurant & Irish Pub With Live Music, Street Party
Thursday, March 17, at 5 p.m
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables
www.johnmartins.com
Street party along Salzedo and Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables

JohnMartin’s Hosts 21st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

There is nowhere else to be on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, than JohnMartin’s Restaurant & Irish Pub. They host the biggest St. Patty’s Day party with ongoing live music beginning at 5 p.m., and the famous street party featuring 3 live bands, consecutively, along Salzedo and Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables. The street party is free and open to the public.

But, should you wish to start your Irish day celebration earlier, come inside JohnMartin’s for their delicious Irish and American fare, with a full menu for lunch and a special menu for dinner including shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash.

You will hear from the Irish band, Paddy Kelleghan and the Rolling C’s at 5 p.m., followed by the very popular Hard Liquor Band at 7 p.m. UV – The U2 Tribute Show, will take the stage at 9 p.m. and delight the crowd with the U2 live concert experience, playing the hits and classics that have made U2 one of the biggest bands in the world and Ireland’s number one musical export.

“We are pleased and proud that our St. Patty’s Day celebration, begun 21 years ago, has taken off and become the place for those who are Irish and for those who are just Irish for the day,” said Martin Lynch, proprietor of JohnMartin’s. “This annual party provides an opportunity for people of all ages to gather and celebrate this great tradition. Most importantly, it will benefit The Coral Gables Rotary Club.”

The restaurant will feature a traditional St. Patrick’s Day menu with smoked salmon, Gaelic steak, Irish stuffed chicken, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash, Irish potato soup, bread and butter pudding, and homemade Bailey’s ice cream for dessert. Along the street, crowds can enjoy fish and chips, chicken tenders, corn beef sandwiches, hotdogs, and Irish beverages.

In addition, JohnMartin’s will donate a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Coral Gables Rotary Club. The Coral Gables Rotary Club is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in their local communities and around the world.

JohnMartin’s, has been continually recognized for its cuisine by publications that voted the restaurant “Best Pub Food.” The restaurant features live entertainment every Friday and Saturday nights, from Contemporary Top 40 hits to rock to today’s popular Irish ballads. They also have The Trivia Night on Thursday nights beginning at 8 pm. JohnMartin’s is located at 253 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. For more information, call (305) 445-3777, or go to www.johnmartins.com.
Photo Caption: “UV” the U2 cover band.

Valentine’s Day specials from Area 31, The Grill on the Alley, Jaguar Ceviche and Talavera Cocina 2/14/11

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Valentine’s Day 2011
This Valentine’s Day, South Florida’s most celebrated restaurants will offer dining suitable for any mood and taste. For those looking for a sophisticated night on the town, The Grill on the Alley offers classic steakhouse dining in a romantic setting. Area 31 is the perfect destination for chocolate lovers, while Jaguar Ceviche offers a meal ideal for before or after a visit to the movies. Those looking for a romantic meal with a Latin spin will enjoy a visit to Talavera Cocina.

Area 31
6th floor of EPIC Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd. Way
Miami, Florida 33131.
Area 31 in Kimpton’s EPIC Hotel is featuring a Valentine’s Day menu that will delight any chocolate lover. Special chocolate-infused additions to the menu will include Marinated Shrimp (cauliflower, white chocolate, mizuna), Cocoa Nib Crusted Foie Gras (mango, jicama, chili), Cocoa Butter Poached Lobster (creamed salsify, brussel sprouts, chestnut) and Chocolate Stout Braised Short Ribs (olive potatoes, baby carrots, dried cherry).

A Valentine’s Day menu wouldn’t be complete without dessert, and these chocolate creations don’t disappoint. In honor of National Chocolate Month, Area 31 will be serving three new chocolate creations the entire month of February that include a Chocolate-Banana ‘Rock’ (butterscotch ice cream), Caramelized White Chocolate Ice Cream (basil cake, Satusuma tangerine) and a Milk Chocolate Cremeaux (coconut, spiced cake, rum ice cream).

A special Valentine’s Day happy hour will take place February 14 from 6 pm to 11 pm on the Area 31 patio. With live music, sparkling rose specials and tasty sweets, Area 31 is the perfect place to go with a loved one or friends.

The Valentine’s Day menu will be available beginning Friday, February 11 through Valentine’s Day. A limited a la carte menu will also be available. For more information, please call Area 31 at 305.424.5234 or visit www.area31restaurant.com. Area 31 is located on the 16th floor of EPIC Hotel at 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way., Miami, Florida 33131.

The Grill on the Alley
The Grill on the Alley is a sophisticated, romantic restaurant featuring a variety of specialty dishes by Executive Chef Luis Padilla. The a la carte menu allows guests to enjoy an elegant dinner featuring The Grill’s classic American fare.

The Valentine’s Day menu includes a special meal perfect for sharing. The “Tomahawk Chop for Two” ($110) is comprised of a choice of starter (Lobster Ravioli or Crab Cake), two side dishes (Creamed Spinach, Shoestring Fries, Loaded Mac & Cheese, Spinach Mashed Potatoes or Grilled Asparagus), one bone-in 32 oz Tomahawk Rib Chop carved tableside and a delicious Signature Chocolate Cake For Two.

The Valentine’s Day menu includes appetizers such as Lobster Ravioli (topped with a truffle lobster bisque, leek and frisée salad – $16.75) and Florida Stone Crabs (with cold mustard and cocktail sauce – $19.75). Entrées include Roasted Australian Rack of Lamb (marinated in rosemary herb seasoning, served with spinach mashed potatoes and a Marsala mint sauce – $37.50), Bone-In Filet Mignon (16 oz served with spinach mashed potatoes – $54.75) and Pan Seared Sea Scallops (jumbo pan-seared sea scallops with an orange fennel Beurre Banc sauce, served with grilled vegetables – $29.50).

The Valentine’s Day menu will be available from 4 pm to 11 pm beginning Friday, February 11 through Valentine’s Day. Valet parking is available. For more information and reservations, please call The Grill on the Alley at 305.466.7195 or visit www.thegrill.com.

Jaguar Ceviche
3067 Grand Avenue
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Jaguar Ceviche is the perfect destination for a dinner and movie date this Valentine’s Day. Located just blocks away from the new Paragon Theater, guests can enjoy Jaguar’s five-course menu before or after a screening of your favorite romantic film.

The menu showcases Jaguar’s signature Latin American dishes with a variety of innovative ceviches, fresh seafood and expertly spiced meats. The meal begins with a Ceviche Nuevo (shrimp, aju Amarillo, ginger soy, lime and grape seed oil), followed by a Sebastian Crab Cake (aji Amarillo aioli, aju panca sauce and salsa criolla), then a refreshing Mambo Kings Mango Salad (seared Ahi tuna, mixed greens, avocado). The main course is a delicious Filet Mignon (house-made chimichurri, roasted garlic), while the sweet Mini Chocolate Kiss (homemade chocolate cake with raspberry coulis and spicy almond Florentine) makes for the perfect dessert.

The prix-fixe menu is available throughout the month of February for $32++. An a la carte menu will also be available. Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar and Latam Grill is located at 3067 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 (Adjacent to the Coco-Walk Shopping Center). For more information, please call Jaguar Ceviche at 305.444.0216 or visit www.jaguarspot.com.

Talavera Cocina Mexicana
2299 Ponce de Leon
Coral Gables, Florida 333134
Talavera brings a little piece of Mexico to Coral Gables this Valentine’s Day, offering a delightful blend of old and new world Mexico in a delicious five-course meal.

The meal includes the savory Guaca-Shrimp (crispy tortilla bowl stuffed with freshly made guacamole, sautéed shrimp and guajillo pepper), Fresh Corn Soup (onions, garlic, touch of cream, grilled corn and cilantro), Blue Corn Sope (topped with a black bean puree, chilorio and pico de gall verde), Seared Petit Beef (tenderloin filet served with a huitlachoche sauce, sautéed mushrooms and guajillo potatoes) and to complete the meal the Mini Chocolate Kiss (homemade chocolate cake with raspberry coulis and spicy almond Florentine).

The prix-fixe menu is available for $32++, with an a la carte menu available. Talavera Cocina Mexicana is located at 2299 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, Florida 333134 (On the corner of Giralda). For more information, please call Talavera at 305.444.2955 or visit www.talaveraspot.com .

Pam and Judy’s Singles Next Event 2/12/11

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Pam & Judy’s Singles Gatherings
February 12, 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm
DA VITTORIO RESTAURANT
264 Giralda Ave.
Coral Gables, Fl. 33134

If you are single and would like the opportunity to join other exemplary singles in Miami, you don’t want to miss this get-together. Pam and Judy have a special way of creating the perfect atmosphere for meeting and mingling. Clever icebreakers get the party started and who knows what destiny brings.

A chance to meet your Valentine!

Price is $15.00 cash for ladies & gentlemen at the door.

~ Ladies, bring a gentleman who may be great for someone else and receive a $5.00 discount ~
Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, drink specials, light appetizers, raffle

RSVP and get on our future event mailing list at pjsinglesgatherings@hotmail.com
(send this to a single friend)

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New Theatre Free play reading Baby Girl by Kim Ehly 2/11/11

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New Theatre is pleased to begin its 2010 – 2011 New Voices Reading Series
with Kim Ehly’s new work, Baby Girl
Wednesday, February 9, 7:00 pm
4120 Laguna Street
Coral Gables, Florida 33146

FREE
For further information, please call (305) 443-5909
www.new-theatre.org.

Under the direction of Literary Manager Steven A. Chambers, Baby Girl, written by local actor/writer Kim Ehly, will have a free play reading on Wednesday, February 9, at 7:00 pm. After being alienated by her adoptive family, Ashley – a spirited young daydreamer – goes on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery in search of a place to call home. When Ashley’s fantasies meet reality, expect the unexpected!

Written by Kim Ehly, who has been seen previously on The New’s stage in Mauritius, The Hour of the Tiger, The Gates of Choice and Fill Our Mouths. The screenplay version of Baby Girl recently placed as a finalist in the NewFest Film Festival in New York City.

Ashley: “I made an appointment to pick up my file.
I made an appointment to pick up my life.”

SocialBuzz Networking TweetUP at Fleming’s Steakhouse 2/16/11

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Wednesday February 16, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Flemings Prime Steakhouse
2525 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Register Now.

It’s TweetUp time again! Last month’s event was GREAT at Morton’s and we are looking forward to this one being even bigger AND better!
We’re moving the venue up the street to Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Join us Wednesday February 16th from 530pm-730pm at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar – Coral Gables!

SocialBuzzTV TweetUp’s are designed to help you and your brand leverage new business and new relationships in the Miami area!
Mark your calendars now! You don’t want to miss this AWESOME opportunity to network and take your business to the next level!

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It doesn’t cost a dollar to show up and join the fun! Enjoy bar bites and Fleming’s deeply discounted Happy Hour!
We’ll be raffling off door prizes and gift certificates to add to all of the fun!
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Twitter Hashtag for this event will be #SBNTU

Valentine’s Day Concert at Fairchild 2/14/11

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Valentine’s Day Concert at Fairchild
February 14, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
www.fairchildgarden.org/valentines

On Monday, February 14, Fairchild will hold its annual Valentines Day concert—this year featuring the smooth sounds of jazz singer Kevin Mahogany and the University of Miami’s premiere large ensemble the Frost Concert Jazz Band. Don’t miss out–their music will surely set the mood on the most romantic night of the year!

Bring a picnic basket and a blanket and let the music and the beauty of Fairchild make this Valentine’s Day a night to remember.

Ticket prices: General Admission: Fairchild Members $60, Non-members $75
VIP package: Members $150.00; Non-members $175.00 – VIP includes reserved seating at a table, buffet dinner and wine.
Student (with ID): $20
Purchase your tickets online or contact Special Events at 305.667.1651, ext. 3377.

Our Valentine’s Day Jazz Concert is featured in The Miami Herald as an affordable and appealing Valentine’s Day activity for students.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/02/03/v-fullstory/2043221/cheap-thrills.html

emporium’s pre-valentine’s day celebration 2/8/11

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join emporium & la bella salon for a pre-valentine’s day celebration
february 8th, 6-9pm
2606 ponce de leon blvd.
coral gables!

fall in love with emporium & la bella salon all over again from 6 to 9 p.m. on february 8, 2010. enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, 15% off lola james jewelry, raffles, prizes, sweet treats provided by la confiteria and be on hand as pamela bond skin fitness unveils “eye love you”.

Photographs of Art in the Park in Coral Gables on 2/4/11

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Art in the Park in Coral Gables on Friday, February 4, 2011.  What a great night for an artwalk, the weather was perfect, a wonderful crowd and awesome music and art.  They had three bands performing: Ketchy Shuby’s, Xperimento and Suenalo.

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La Cofradia celebrates 5th Anniversary by Betty Alvarez

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La Cofradia recently celebrated 5 years of exquisite Peruvian cuisine on Feb. 3. With Special guest Chef Javier Wong, guests enjoyed Peruvian appetizers, exceptional wines and the famous pisco sour. Jaime Dickinson, owner of La Cofradia thanked the packed house for a wonderful evening and fun night.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Marek Hewryk Redefines European Luxury By Betty Alvarez

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Canadian skin care specialist, Marek Hewryk, opened the most elegant and exquisite skin care boutique, HEWRYK with his two brands: Marek Hewryk and 4VOO in the epicenter of the “city beautiful” on Feb. 3 with a fabulous by-invitation-only red carpet event that was attended by city officials, dignitaries, A-listers and celebrities. Miracle Mile was the place to be- to experience the HEWRYK.

HEWRYK boutique offers a fresh, modern, and chic venue for both women and men to shop for luxury skin care products containing sophisticated ingredients. Taking a break from typical cosmetic stores that offer products for variety of tastes, HEWRYK boutique is designed to cater to women and men seeking exceptional quality skin care products with the most advanced formulations. Both brands, Marek Hewryk and 4VOO have been available in many countries in department stores such as Harrods in London, Galleries Lafayette in Paris, and Isetan in Tokyo. Never before had they been available together in a specially designed setting which fully reflects their creator’s philosophy. Now this will come to fruition in South Florida and in what many consider one of the most if not the most lovely area of the city.

In 2003 Marek Hewryk released 4VOO Distinct Man – a premium skin care line designed specifically for men and then in 2009 a luxury brand, Marek Hewryk for women. Since inception, both brands have become the world’s leading skin care treatment, contributing immensely to the burgeoning market of luxury skin care and cosmetics; they became favorites among celebrities and royalties. After surveying the landscape of skin care boutiques, Marek Hewryk discovered a powerful demand for new luxury and new ideas. “I wanted to provide women and men with an elegant new shopping experience – unlike anything they’ve felt before,” says president and founder, Marek Hewryk. “I know they’ll love my boutique, it’s sophisticated, it’s luxurious and it’s designed to compliment a glamorous lifestyle.” Owner commissioned work of very well know designers while creating his HEWRYK boutique.

Hewryk believes that personal touches he offers, like luxury shopping experience, personal consultations, or even development of fully customized skin care products will make a difference; of course the last one is by an appointment only. He already has an impressive list of his personal clients that adore his products. Hewryk had the dream to create a unique skin care boutique that would highlight his exclusive and luxury products for both women and men from which every single one was developed by him. As an applied chemist and biologist, Hewryk creates his products with the most sophisticated and powerful ingredients such as silk, pearl, orchid, numerous natural botanical extracts, and biochemically active peptides, some of them with platinum. He also developed Marekâ„¢ 116 a unique technology he employs in his product creation.

HEWRYK boutique is located at 57 Miracle Mile (breezeway) in Coral Gables and open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. More information is also available on the web at: www.Hewryk.com

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Photographs of Cupidratings.com Launch Event on 2/3/11

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Cupidratings.com Launch Event at Grove Isle Hotel & Spa on Thursday, February 3, 2011.  We enjoyed  complimentary hors d’oeuvres, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries courtesy of Grove Isle Hotel & Spa; chocolate truffles from Cao Chocolates and sweet treats by K’s Designz.

Cupidratings allows users to create a customized romantic package based on experiences and ratings from other users. The site is designed to make romance easier by providing users with insight into how to plan a romantic experience. Cupidratings will be the worldwide leader in romance through media, public and online platforms.

“Cupidratings’ mission is to be the most comprehensive resource for all things romantic,” says Founder, Sean Kramer. “It’ll enable our users to easily plan, create and fulfill their romantic experiences.”

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Momentum Dance Company Performs Free kid’s concert Alice in Wonderland 2/5/11

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Momentum Dance Company Performs: Alice in Wonderland Portraits
Program II in the 2011 Children’s Library Series

Saturday, February 5, 11:00 AM
At the Coral Gables Library
3443 Segovia Ave

For information, phone the Library at 305-442-8706
Free & Open to the Public
Seating is Limited, Arrive Early

For information: Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706
Momentum Dance Company at 305-858-7002
www.momentumdance.com

Momentum Dance Company presents the Children’s Concert Series with support from: the National Endowment for the Arts; the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Council and the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners; the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Arts Council, Citizens Interested in Arts, and the Thoresen Foundation.

LoweDown Happy Hour 2/3/11

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LoweDown Happy Hour
Thursday, February 3, 7 – 9pm
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Celebration of Cuban Art!

Join us at the first LoweDown of 2011, as we celebrate the exhibition of Rafael Soriano: Other Worlds Within, A Sixty Year Retrospective.
Guests can enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition, presented by Rafael Soriano’s daughter, Hortensia, and Cultural Consultant, Ileana Fuentes.
Register for a raffle of the exhibition catalog and sample tasty Cuban treats along with cocktails generously provided by Bacardi and PAMA Spirits. Other beverages courtesy of Vitamin Water Zero and Honest Tea.

$10 Admission; Free for Lowe Members

Image Caption: Quimérica luz (Chimerical Light), 1992, oil on canvas, 50 x 60″, Collection of John Amat and Fernando Martinez

The Coral Gables Museum First Friday Gallery Night 2/4/11

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First Friday Gallery Night
Friday, February 4th from 5:30pm – 9:30pm
The Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL

The Coral Gables Museum presents the American Institute of Architects Miami 2010 Design Awards winners. Over 30 Miami-based firms will present their award winning international projects . Open to all on First Friday, the Museum also welcomes AIA sponsors, members and the Board of Directors to this very special exhibition. Also, on exhibition, Architecture Atelier: The Education of an Architect with works by Miami-Dade College architecture students. Curated by Mario Ortega, Professor of Architecture at MDC. On display through February.

Coral Gables Museum Evening of Design and Music 2/3/11

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Join the Museum for an Evening of Design and Music
Thursday, February 3rd!
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL

At 6:00pm: Our friends at Coral Gables’ Luminaire welcome internationally celebrated designer Patricia Urquiola to the Coral Gables Museum. Ms. Urquiola will present a lecture in the Museum’s Fewell Gallery followed by an event and exhibit in the Luminaire Showroom at 2331 Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

At 8:00pm: The South Beach Chamber Ensemble will perform the Austrian Classical Felix Mendelssohn’s String Quartet #2 in A minor, Op. 13 (1827) and 20th century Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos’s String Quartet #3 (1917) in the Museum’s beautiful Community Meeting Room. The musicians will be Tony Seepersad, violin, Luis Fernandez, violin, Rafael Ramirez, viola, and Michael Andrews, cello. The first concert performed by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble at the Museum was sensational! We are looking forward to this beautiful evening of music! Admission at the door is $20 adults/$10 for Coral Gables Museum members, students and seniors. For more information call 305 673-2183 or visit www.sobechamberensemble.org.

Miami Valentine’s Day Menues at China Grill, Asia de Cuba, Blue Door Fish, La Cofradia, 660 at The Angler’s 2/14/11

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China Grill Miami Beach: $69/person five-course tasting menu ; $95/couple ‘Surf & Turf and Dessert for Two” menu; Regular dinner menu also available. Specials run Friday-Monday. Reservations recommended.

At China Grill Miami Beach diners can choose from two special prix-fixe menus including a five-course tasting menu for $69/person featuring Spicy Beef & Scallion Dumplings, Lobster Pancakes and Tri-Star Salad, plus a choice of entrée, accompaniments and dessert. For couples interested in a lighter bite and the sweet stuff, choose the “Surf & Turf and Dessert for Two” option for $95/couple. Accompany the dinner with the Perrier Jouet Grand Brut ($99/bottle) or a Cupid-tini.
China Grill Miami Beach
Washington Ave @ 5th Street, Miami Beach, 33139
305.534.2211
www.chinagrillmgt.com

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Asia de Cuba: $75 per person; Regular dinner menu also available. Reservations required and available from 7PM to Midnight.

Celebrated Executive Chef Joseph Maynard has prepared a delicious 5 Course dinner menu featuring Asia de Cuba’s signature dishes including Tunapica, Kobe Style Beef Dumplings, Calamari Salad ‘Asia de Cuba’, Sweet Soy Wild Salmon and Thai Coconut Sticky Rice.

Asia de Cuba at Mondrian
1100 West Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
305.514.1500
Asia de Cuba

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Blue Door Fish at Delano- $90 per person; Regular dinner menu also available. Reservations from 7pm-11:30pm.

Renowned Master Chef Claude Troisgros has created a heart-pounding four course dinner menu including Coho Salmon with Crusty Maple cured Bacon, rustic Maui Onion Sauce; 8 Belone Oysters on Champagne Jelly with Caviar; Pan seared Black Sea bass with Baby Spinach, Hazelnut Scented Puree of Cauliflower and Granny Smith Relish and for dessert, Red Velvet Molded Lava Cake with Grand Marnier White Chocolate Sauce. Menu also includes two glasses of champagne.

1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139
305.674.6400

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La Cofradia: $150 per couple. AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND – Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Reservations recommended.

The outstanding team of chefs at La Cofradia serve up a treat for love-struck guests with three courses of exquisite Peruvian cuisine featuring Cebiche Eros, Grilled Baby Octopus and Lust Chocolate Turrone. Price includes one bottle of wine by Montes and two glasses of Port Wine.

160 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, 33134
305.914.1300
www.lacofradia.com

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660 at The Angler’s – $150 per person. Limited a la carte menu also available. Reservations from 5-11pm.

At 660 at The Angler’s, Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli whips up a selection of romance-inducing dishes including Hand Ripped Artisan Lettuce Salad Flowers, Herbs, Champagne Vinaigrette; Risotto of Wild Mushrooms Black Truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano; and Chilean Sea Bass a la Plancha Charred Brussel Sprouts, Hazelnuts, Eggplant Romesco. Couples can choose between D.I.Y S’Mores Fondue or Warm Nutella Fondue, both large enough for two.

660 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach,33139
786-594-5811
www.theanglersresort.com

La Cofradia Celebrates 5 Years with Javier Wong 2/3-6/11

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La Cofradia Celebrates 5 Years of Exquisite Peruvian Cuisine with Special Guest Javier Wong
February 3 – Private, 7-10pm
February 4-6 – Open to public
La Cofradia
160 Andalusia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL

Coral Gables Restaurant Hosts Weeklong Celebration with Chef Javier Wong and LAN Airlines

In celebration of La Cofradia’s 5 year anniversary, the Coral Gables landmark Peruvian restaurant invites guests to experience traditional Peruvian cuisine all weekend long. Hosted by internationally acclaimed cebiche guru and Peruvian Chef Javier Wong, the weekend kicks off on Thursday, February 3rd with an intimate cocktail reception where guests will sample hors d’ouevres from the restaurant’s new menu along with complimentary cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka, Pisco O and Montes Alpha wine. Sponsored by LAN  Airlines, the celebration will continue through the weekend as Chef Wong prepares his most celebrated dishes for La Cofradia patrons including the Lenguado/Flounder ceviche. In conjunction with Peru’s annual pisco celebration, guests will also indulge in La Cofradia’s delicious pisco drinks including the pisco chilcano and pisco maracuya.

For reservations and more information please call 305.914.1300.

About La Cofradia: Celebrating five years of success as Coral Gables’ landmark Peruvian dining destination, La Cofradia continues to offer exquisite cuisine and service. Designed by Peruvian architect Jordi Puig, the restaurant is a beautiful 2,550 sq. ft and is dressed in a welcoming blend of graceful colors and textures that compliment the artistry of the cuisine. Deep blue hues accent dark wood walls and bare wood tables as the dimmed lighting sets the tone for an elegant dining experience. La Cofradia’s menu showcases a variety of eclectic dishes including ceviche and tiraditos including the acclaimed Lenguando (Flounder) version, as well as tried and true dishes like grilled baby octopus and slow braised pork and grapes. Offering an unprecedented selection of Peruvian-fusion cuisine, five-star service and private-event accommodations, La Cofradia is the ideal atmosphere for any occasion. La Cofradia is open Monday- Thursday from 12PM-10PM, Friday from 12PM-11PM, Saturdays from 1PM-11PM and Sundays 1PM-9PM. 160 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables | 305.914.1300 |www.lacofradia.com

St. Patrick’s Day Committee’s Celtic Cultural Series Presents a viewing of The Informer 2/13/11

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Pat McCarthy reading Liam O’Flaherty’s novel "The Informer"

The St. Patrick’s Day Committee’s Celtic Cultural Series presents a viewing of The Informer, John Ford’s motion picture.
Sunday afternoon, February 13, 4 pm.
Upstairs Room of John Martin’s Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables.

The motion picture will be shown in its entirety with comments by Pat McCarthy at 4 pm. Sunday afternoon, February 13 in the Upstairs Room of John Martin’s Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.

John Ford based his 1935 film The Informer, starring Victor McLaglen, on Liam O’Flaherty’s 1925 novel of the same title. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Director (Ford) and Best Actor (McLaglen), and has long been considered a classic motion picture.

Pat McCarthy, Chair of the English department at the University of Miami and Editor of the James Joyce Literary Supplement, will discuss the transformation of Flaherty’s novel into Ford’s movie, and thei portrayals of Irish political conflict in the 1920s.
All Celtic Cultural Series events are free and open to all. Ample parking is available on Miracle Mile and in the City Parking Garage behind John Martin’s, accessible from Aragon Avenue.

The Celtic Cultural Series is produced by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. with the support of the City of Coral Gables, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County

Pat McCarthy reading Liam O’Flaherty’s novel The Informer

Elite Body Sculpting ribbon cutting event in Coral Gables 1/28/11

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Elite Body Sculpting Opens Its Doors In Coral Gables
Friday, January 28, 2011, 6:30PM
Elite Body Sculpting
3143 Ponce De Leon BLVD
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
www.elite-md.com.

The Elite Body Sculpting launch cocktail event plans to be a very special evening as both father and son proudly unveil their latest creation which brings together their respective education and experience. Taking place Friday, January 28, 2011 the event will start promptly at 6:30PM with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Coral Gables Mayor Donald Slesnick, president of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Mark A Trowbridge, Karent Sierra, World renowned artist Carlos A. Navarro, WSVN Deco Drive and on the Flip Side host, Aubrey Aquino and local celebrities and VIP’s.

Event goers will be able to experience the elegant facilities that Elite offers while sipping on delicious cocktails including: Gentleman’s Jack and Chambord Vodka. Guests will be encouraged to mix and mingle with other guests and the facility staff to better understand the complete solution that makes Elite a unique concept.

Coral Gables is about to become a bit more beautiful as Elite Body Sculpting is ready to open its doors for those who are looking to improve their well being inside and out. The opening will be celebrated with a cocktail launch event taking place this Friday January 28, 2011 which promises to be an affair fitting of the “City Beautiful”. Elite Body Sculpting headed by father and son team Dr. Frank Ferrin and Christopher Ferrin offers a more holistic approach to those who seek to improve their health and appearance.

Dr. Frank Ferrin who has over 25 years of surgical experience has for the past few years focused his practice on anti-aging and rejuvenation methods dealing with bio-identical hormones, weight management and facial and body contouring. Elite’s philosophy is that the current generation refuses to look older than they feel. Dr. Ferrin states: “We live in a new age of competitiveness and personal fulfillment that demands our vitality, and youthful appearance, and thus, both men and women are seeking the help of estheticians and cosmetic surgeons to help them maintain, restore or improve their appearance. This has become essential in our professional and personal lives, in our marriages and sexual relationships, and in general in our social and interpersonal endeavors.” Dr. Ferrin feels that many want to simply rely on cosmetic surgery to do all the magic. He feels that people need to maintain proper diet, rest, and exercise to maintain optimal health and in turn keep that youthful feel we all want.

Dr. Ferrin saw an opportunity to offer clients his services in conjunction with the services of his son Christopher Ferrin who earned his Bachelor in Sports Science and Exercise Physiology. His education and training allows him to address specific needs in the fields of fitness, strength and endurance training while remaining dedicated to enhancing people’s lifestyle. Christopher specializes in one-on-one personal training, catering to the goals and needs of each specific client. What sets Elite Body Sculpting apart is that they offer clients personal fitness training, cutting edge body contouring, anti-aging and rejuvenation programs under the same roof at an elegant high-end facility. This father-son duo plan to change their patients from the inside out with a comprehensive plan tailored to their individual wants and needs of the client.

Ponce de Leon came to Florida looking for the fountain of youth. He found out that it was just a myth. While the fountain of youth still remains a distant dream Elite Body Sculpting offers the next best thing to looking and feeling as young as your soul desires. This dynamic father and son team welcome you to Elite Body Sculpting.

Alhambra Antiques presents Steve Williams Currency 1/27/11

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Alhambra (Antiques) presents Currency, an exhibition of mixed media works by acclaimed Jacksonville artist Steve Williams
Opening Artist Reception with Steve Williams
January 27th, 2011 7-9pm
Alhambra Antiques
2850 Salzedo Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.alhambraantiques.com

January 27-March 30, 2011

There are so many names for money. Dough. Green. Ace. Cake. Bread. Cabbage. Spread. Bucks. Legal Tender.

Money tells our collective story. It gives us snapshots of ourselves: where we originated and how we became who we are now. Money gives us feelings of security, fear, love, safety, happiness, accomplishment and inspiration. It urges us our competitive spirit.

With these works, graphic images created and manipulated by Mr. Williams, the artist delves into an exploration of the familiar and exotic through the lens of currency. The history, the craft, the colors, the iconography, even the act of counterfeiting, become relatable, mutable elements. By examining currency in its domestic and foreign forms, Williams sheds light on these complex interrelationships and uncovers the myths we tell ourselves, the assets that we shelter, and our potentially destructive behaviors – all driven by the love of money.

A cross between furniture store, art gallery, and cultural space, the “new old” Alhambra (Antiques) is an experience not to be missed. Exhibits are curated to include unparalleled vintage, antique, and contemporary design offerings as well as works from innovative artisans who share a similar aesthetic.

SocialBuzzTV Social Media Boot Camp 1/25/11

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SocialBuzzTV Social Media Boot Camp
Tuesday January 25, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Morton’s The Steakhouse
2333 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134

– $47 in advance.
– $60 at the door
REGISTER ASAP! LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE. This event will sell out!

Does Your Business Need Some SOCIAL MEDIA Conditioning?
If you said YES just now, then mark Your Calendars for Tuesday morning 01/25/2010 in the Gables at Morton’s The Steakhouse
SPREAD THE WORD! Everyone Needs Social Media, EVERYONE!

You’ll learn about…
*What is Social Media?
*Why Do I Need it in my Business?
*What are the most effective Social Media mediums?
*Case studies and successful campaigns
*Why is VIDEO important?
*Where should I post my VIDEO?
*Why You Need Video in your life
*Tips, Tricks and Tools
*Leaving Boot Camp with a GAME PLAN for Social Media

Group Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Be sure to bring plenty of business cards before and after Boot Camp are great opportunites to network with other likeminded business owners.

We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions in the mean time, just feel free to shoot us an email at info@SocialBuzzTV.com
We’re here to help!
See You Soon!

Photographs of SocialBuzzTV Networking TweetUP on 1/19/11

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SocialBuzzTV Networking TweetUP at Morton’s The Steakhouse in Coral Gables on Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

SocialBuzzTV.com is an online interactive TV show educating people worldwide on the power of Social Media.Our Social Media agency offers setup, strategy and maintenance monthly for brands and businesses.

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hip.e Boutique presents an Exclusive Trunk Show by Ring Finger Studio 1/27/10

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hip.e Boutique presents an Exclusive Trunk Show by Ring Finger Stuio
1/27/10, 6-9pm
hip.e Boutique
359 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL
Website.

RFS is collaborating with the hip.e, an upscale clothing boutique, in Coral Gables. On the evening of January 27 at 6pm hip.e owner, Mari Alarcon-Grimalt is extending an additional 20 percent discount to those shoppers that come to see RFS’s signature conflict-free diamond engagement rings along with a very special collection of estate pieces that will only be available that night at hip.e.

Come and enjoy drinks and food by Seasons 52.

East Coast Public Adjusters and the Coral Gables Fire Fighters Charity Event 2/3/11

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East Coast Public Adjusters and the Coral Gables Fire Fighters Charity Event
February 3, 2011, 5:30p.m. – 8:00p.m.
East Coast Public Adjusters
224 Palermo Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.ecpaclaims.com

East Coast Public Adjusters will be hosting a cocktail event to raise money for the Coral Gables Firefighter’s Benevolent Association, a non profit organization, committed to helping the Coral Gables community with fundraisers, donations, or simply lending a helping hand to those in need. The CGFBA promotes fire safety for children and supports many local organizations including the U.M BurnCenter, M.D.A, Cancer Society, local high school events, Habitat for Humanity and many more.
Attendees will also have a chance to win an IPAD with all money raised benefiting CGFBA.
Come and enjoy this amazing event featuring live music, delicious food, wine and great company!
Tickets are available both online at www.ecpaclaims.com and at the door.

UM Department Of Art And Art History And Africana Studies Present Atum Energy Channeling Kemetic Metaphysics 2/11/11

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Opening Reception
Friday, February 11, 2011 from 6:30 pm-9:00 pm
University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences Gallery
1210 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables

The University of Miami’s Department of Art & Art History and Africana Studies present “Atum Energy: Channeling Kemetic Metaphysics,” an art exhibition celebrating Black History Month.

The show, curated by international art curator Ludlow Bailey, will run from February 1, 2011-February 28, 2011 at the University’s College of Arts and Sciences Gallery, 1210 Stanford Drive in Coral Gables. The exhibition is free and open to the public. A special opening reception will be held on Friday, February 11, 2011 from 6:30 pm-9:00 pm.

The exhibition will include a series of lectures and will feature the works of African-American artists Robin Holder and Kerry Stuart Coppin, Haitian-American artists, Asser Saint-Val and Nzingah, Jamaican-American artist, Kristie Stephenson and Black British artist, Everton Wright.

Ludlow Bailey has curated shows in Europe, The Caribbean and the United States. He has lived in Egypt and has travelled extensively in Africa. He is a lifelong student of Egyptology & Metaphysics. He holds degrees from both Brown and Columbia Universities. He currently resides on the island of St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands.

Image Credit: Robin Holder
Descending into the Valley of the Kings I 23×30 Linoleum with inked handmade stencils monotype printed by hand on acid free archival 100% rag paper by the artist on an etching press

LABA Networking Event at the Biltmore 1/19/11

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The LABA January Networking Event
Wednesday January 19th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
with special guest Norman Braman
Biltmore in Coral Gables, FL
Come and join us for just $15.00 (for non-members)

Enjoy the LABA Raffle, music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar with complimentary drinks provided by Ketel One Vodka; with over 150 professionals to network with.

Bring and invite your friends and business associates.

Neat Stuff Inc. Casino Night Fundraiser at Coral Gables Country Club 1/29/11

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Neat Stuff, Inc. Setting The Stage For A Fabulous Casino Night For A Great Cause
January 29, 7:00PM to 11:00PM
Coral Gables Country Club
997 N. Greenway Dr
Coral Gables, FL
www.neatstuffhelpskids.org

Pre paid tickets to the Neat Stuff Casino Night: $75. $100 at the door. For more information on tickets please email: casinonight@neatstuffhelpskids.org
Purchase Tickets Here.

Cocktails courtesy of Chambord Vodka, Jack Daniels, and Barceló Rum. Other promotional partners: The Robert G. Segel & Janice L Sherman Family Foundation, The Treatment Center Coral Gables Country Club, Creativas Group Branding & Public Relations.

The non for profit organization Neat Stuff, Inc. is ready to host its first Casino Night fundraising event this January 29, 2010 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM at the newly renovated Coral Gables Country Club. The Casino Night fundraising event is planned to be a fabulous night filled with “Las Vegas” style fun intended to help raise funds for a an amazing organization that aids our South Florida youth.

Neat Stuff, Inc. was founded in 1995 with the mission to provide free new clothing and school uniforms to abused, neglected, abandoned and other at-risk children. Neat Stuff was created by local community child advocate Phyllis Krug, who identified a critical need for children involved in the social services system. Today, under the direction of Executive Director Franklin Monjarrez the organization is proud to be the only agency of its kind in South Florida proudly serving an average of 8,000 at-risk children and distributing over $.7 million worth of new clothes, school uniforms and accessories annually. The major story is not just what they do but how they do it.

Neat Stuff for Kids which has been dubbed “the little engine that could” by Franklin raises its funds from the private sector with no Government help which presents its challenges. Neat Stuff works hard to create strong relationships within community while running a very lean and efficient operation. The agency has been recognized by being awarded the prestigious Four-Star rating by Charity Navigator for its sound fiscal management. Inspired to celebrate Neat Stuff’s success Franklin felt it was time for the agency to coordinate a fabulous event to share their vision with others in the community. The Casino Night fundraising event is an opportunity for others to jump on “little engine that could” while having a great time.

The Neat Stuff Casino Night is planned to be a spectacular affair. Fittingly the upscale, newly renovated Coral Gables Country Club was chosen for this event. Guests will experience a red carpet welcome complete with Las Vegas-style show girls which are sure to set the mood for a “Sin City” inspired event. After ticketing, guests will receive their “play money” and enter the Coral Grand Ballroom and be transported to Las Vegas for one night. Those present will be treated to an open bar to get those pesky pre-gambling jitters out of the way. Experience the sights and sounds of a real casino as players roar with every roll of the dice at the craps table. Try your hand at out hustling the blackjack dealer while sipping on vodka martinis. The roulette table is sure to be popular as participants decide what to bet only moments before the dealer flicks the ball into the spinning wheel. If the tables aren’t the fancy or just taking a break between bets guests are encouraged to take part in the fabulous silent and live auction. Music will fill the air as guests move to the rhythm with cocktails in hand. Palates will be pleased as guests savor delicious hors d’ouerves throughout the evening. The Neat Stuff Casino Night is sure to be a spectacular event but more importantly it is an event to bring people together for the sake and welfare of less fortunate children in our community.

The Neat Stuff Casino Night will be another milestone of what has been an amazing journey for this agency. What began as a humble operation 16 years ago has turned into an inspiring tale of how a group of caring people can help others who are not as fortunate. The “little engine that could” is ready to turn into a furious locomotive.

Momentum Dance Company Free Kids Concert Hansel and Gretel 1/15/11

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Momentum Dance Company Performs:
Hansel and Gretel
Program I in the 2011 Children’s Library Series
Saturday, January 15, 11:00 AM
Coral Gables Library
3443 Segovia Ave
www.momentumdance.com

For Information, phone the Library at 305-442-8706
Free & Open to the Public
Seating is Limited, Arrive Early

Hansel and Gretel – Momentum uses excerpts from Humperdink’s famous opera music to create just the right scary feeling. The Wicked Witch lures children to her candy-covered gingerbread house with the evil intention of eating them! Brave and clever Gretel saves her brother from a terrible fate. The cast includes Father and Mother as well as the Angel that protects children and the Witch’s evil helper, the Crow.

Coral Gables Museum’s February 21 Golf Tournament 2/21/11

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Coral Gables Museum presents the Second Annual Presidents Day Golf Tournament
Monday, February 21, 2011
at The Biltmore Hotel

Join the Coral Gables Museum for a beautiful day of golf at The Biltmore Hotel.
Participants receive a bountiful breakfast, greens fees and cart, complimentary refreshments on the course, buffet awards luncheon and open bar at the Biltmore, generous gift bags, and the opportunity to win fabulous event contest and raffle prizes.
Shoot for a Mercedes Benz GLK as the hole-in-one prize!

Current Tournament sponsors include Doctor’s Hospital, Bacardi,
Suntrust, The Biltmore Hotel and CF Whitehurst

Want to participate? Become a sponsor?
Registration forms and Sponsorship opportunites are attached below.

For more information, call Chris at 305-910-3996 or e-mail
Chris@CoralGablesMuseum.org

To register click here for a PDF of registration form.

To become a sponsor click here for a PDF of sponsorship info.

Coral Gables Museum
info@CoralGablesMuseum.org
www.CoralGablesMuseum.org

Cernuda Arte Presents a Lecture Series by Professor Anelys Alvarez Starting 1/26/11

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Cernuda Arte Presents A Lecture Series on Cuban Painting at the Turn of the Century By Professor Anelys Alvarez
All lectures will be held at Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
No Charge – Limited Seating. Please RSVP Emily Codik at
Tel: 305-461-1050 / Email: emilyc@cernudaarte.com
THE ORGANIZERS RESERVE THE RIGHT OF ADMISSION.

Anelys Alvarez, researcher and professor of Cuban art history will conduct a three-lecture series and power-point presentation in Spanish titled Cuban Painting at the Turn of the Century, starting on January 26 and continuing through February 9, 2011. All lectures will take place on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m at Cernuda Arte 3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, Florida.

The series will explore a period in Cuban art history when significant artistic innovation and changes were implemented by a group of talented painters, between the decades of 1878 and 1927. At the same time, the talks will focus on how these artists’ creations and contributions empowered the vital link between tradition and novelty, knotting 19th century heritage and the vanguard art that followed.

In this illuminating presentation, Professor Alvarez promises to offer new insights and depths of understanding on a subject that needs to be revisited and reevaluated in its importance.

Professor Alvarez studied Art History at the University of Havana – where she earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees and taught Art History in its Department of Art History and Letters, from 2005 through 2010. Professor Alvarez has imparted art courses in the subjects of Universal Art, Cuban Art, Spanish Art and the Art of the 20th Century, among others. She has given lectures as a guest speaker in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana and has collaborated in research projects with this and other Cuban cultural institutions.

The lecture topics will be:

FIRST LECTURE – Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7 pm – IN SPANISH –
Sunset of the 19th Century and Sunrise of a New Sensibility
Miguel Ángel Melero, José Arburu Morell, Leopoldo Romañach, Armando Menocal, Federico Sulroca Spencer, Eduardo Morales, Elvira Melero, Adriana Billini, Juana Borrero

SECOND LECTURE – Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7 pm – IN SPANISH –
Representations of Daily Life Subject Matters
Aurelio Melero, Antonio Rodríguez Morey, Juan Gil García, María Ariza y Delance, María Capdevila, Mariano Miguel, Federico Beltrán Masses

THIRD LECTURE – Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7 pm – IN SPANISH –
Renovation of Figurative Tradition and a Desire for Progress
Emilio Rivero Merlín, Hipólito Canal, Esteban Valderrama, Manuel Vega, María Josefa Lamarque, Domingo Ramos, Ramón Loy, Manuel Mesa, Luisa Fernández Morell, Antonio Sánchez Araujo

Gymboree Merrick Park Announces Grand Opening 1/29/11

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Gymboree Play & Music to Open New Location
Gymboree Merrick Park Announces Grand Opening
January 29th, 2011, from 10:00AM-2:00PM
358 San Lorenzo Avenue
Coral Gables
third floor of the Village of Merrick Park

Gymboree Play & Music announces the opening of a new location in Miami at the Village of Merrick Park shopping center in Coral Gables. Owner Coni Goudie will hold the Grand Opening festivities of Gymboree Merrick Park on January 29th, 2011, from 10:00AM-2:00PM.

The grand opening of the Merrick Park center will consist of a variety of activities for both children and parents, including class demonstrations and opportunities for children to explore the play equipment during “Open Gym” from 10:00AM-11:30AM. The Gymboree mascot, Gymbo, will be making appearances throughout the day. Other activities will include story time, puppetry, giveaways and special offers. Attendees will be offered discounted new memberships as well as referral incentives.

Goudie opened the first Gymboree Play & Music center in Miami in 1983, in the social room of a temple in Coral Gables. She currently owns two other Gymboree centers in Kendall and Pinecrest, located at 8530 SW 124 Avenue and 11845 S. Dixie Highway, respectively.

Gymboree Merrick Park is located at 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables, on the third floor of the Village of Merrick Park shopping center next to Border’s Bookstore. For further information and details, contact coralgablesfl@gymboreeclasses.com or call at 305.970.1551.

Gymboree Play & Music offers play-based classes and activities for children ages 0-5, encouraging parent involvement and participation. Founded in 1976 by Joan Barnes, The Gymboree Corporation currently has over 550 Play & Music locations in 30 countries. Classes offered include “Play and Learn,” Music, Art, Sports, Family, and “School Skills” — a preschool alternative for children between the ages of three and five. Gymboree program directors, with help from the national child development organization Zero to Three®, develop the curriculum that is utilized in Gymboree’s programs. The Gymboree Corporation also operates a chain of retail stores that specialize in children’s apparel; around 900 of these stores exist worldwide. Gymboree memberships are available and include discounts, free classes, and additional benefits.

Miami Ski Club Happy Hour 1/14/11

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Miami Ski Club Happy Hour
1/14/11, 6-8pm
Da Vittorio’s Restaurant
January 14, 6-8PM
Da Vittorio Restaurant
264 Giralda Avenue
Coral Gables
www.miamiskiclub.com

appetizers & drink specials
Couples and singles welcome to our Club for all Seasons.
Contact socialevents@miamiskiclub.net or 305-772-1500 for more information.
Visit our website at www.miamiskiclub.com.

Fairchild Palms Fine Wines Upscale Ales 1/29/11

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Join the Fairchild Palms for Fine Wines|Upscale Ales at Fairchild
Saturday, January 29th
7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Visitor Center Ballroom, North Entrance
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
Must be 21 to attend.
Space is limited. Buy your tickets online now.
Ticket prices: $50 Palms members/
$55 non-members before January 24, $65 thereafter
Free to Royal Palms members

Enjoy an exquisite wine and (new for 2011) a sophisticated beer tasting paired with delicious gourmet cuisine from top local chefs. This spectacular indoor/outdoor evening at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden includes live music by the nationally-renowned Griffin Anthony, a fabulous silent auction, and moonlight tram rides – all for a good cause.

Immediately following the event, guests are invited to an after-party at Shula’s 347 Grill in South Miami.

Latinbiz First Networking Event of the Year 1/25/11

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Norman’s 180
Tuesday, January 25, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
180 Aragon Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.latinbiz.net

Free Admission
Complimentary Drink Appetizers
Prize Raffles
Cash Raffle
In 2010, we gave away over $20,000 in cash and prizes at our networking events

Latinbiz’s next event will be hosted at Norman’s 180 in Coral Gables, owned by Chef Norman Van Aken, who the Sun Sentinel has praised as “South Florida’s most famous chef. Perhaps the state’s. He’s credited with creating the term ‘fusion cooking’ for the way he so easily fuses the flavors of the American South, the Caribbean and Latin America.”
Additionally, Honorable Don Slesnick, Mayor of the City of Coral Gables will be attending the early part of our event.
We are also proud to welcome our friends from Doral and Airport West Chamber of Commerce, The Florida State Hispanic Chamber, Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, American Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce, and Panamanian American Chamber of Commerce. So, please come join us as we start the new year and Latin Business Club of America’s 11th year in business.

Photographs of Beaux Arts Festival of Art on 1/8/11

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Beaux Arts Festival of Art celebrates its 60th Anniversary on the University of Miami Campus on Saturday, January 8, 2011.  They had  works of more than 240 fine artists this weekend at Miami’s oldest juried fine arts show.  This a really beautiful art festival and now one of my favorites.

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French Guitar Virtuoso Florian Larousse in Concert 1/29/11

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French Guitar Virtuoso Florian Larousse in Concert
Saturday January 29th
Episcopal Church Center
1150 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

The Miami Classical Guitar Society presents Florian Larousse as part of the 2011 International Guitar Masters Series. The young guitar virtuoso Florian Larousse, at the age of 22, has already wowed audiences on multiple continents, winning First Prize at the 2009 Guitar Foundation of America’s International Competition, the Koblenz International Guitar Competition “Hubert Kappel” (Germany), and the Jose Tomás Competition (Spain).

Tickets cost $20 general admission at the door, and $15 members, students, seniors. No reservations required for tickets. Parking is free. For more information, call 305-412-2494, or visit www.miamiguitar.org.

Florian Larousse.

SocialBuzzTV Networking TweetUP 1/19/11

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SocialBuzzTV Networking TweetUP
Wednesday January 19, 2011 from 5:30-7:30PM
Morton’s The Steakhouse
2333 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Register Now!
SPREAD THE WORD on @Twitter!
Twitter Hashtag for this event will be #SBNTU

Greetings Friends!
It’s a BRAND NEW year, full of BRAND NEW opportunities so come network with us! Who ever says no to Morton’s?! Join us Wednesday January 19th from 530pm-730pm at
Morton’s Coral Gables! SocialBuzzTV TweetUp’s are designed to help you and your brand leverage new business and new relationships in the Miami area!
THIS JUST IN…SocialBuzzTV is teaming up with YoUnitedTV.com and we’ll be filming on location at the event, so look your best, the cameras will be rolling!

Mark your calendars now! You don’t want to miss this AWESOME opportunity to network and take your business to the next level!

LET US HELP!
It doesn’t cost a dollar to show up and join the fun! Enjoy bar bites and Morton’s deeply discounted Happy Hour from 530-630pm!
We’ll be raffling off door prizes and gift certificatesto add to all of the fun!

Art In The Park 2011 with Electric Piquete, Stokeswood and Locos Por Juana 1/7/11

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Friday, January 7
7 PM – ’til Midnight
FREE!
Ponce Circle Park
Coral Gables

Begin The New Year Happy At The Trendiest Place In Town Where Happy Hour Lasts All Night Long!

New Year Special 2 x 1 Happy Hour, 7 to 8 PM

Exhibits of paintings crafts and jewelry

In concert 3 unique musical groups…..
Electric Piquete 8:00PM
Stokeswood 9:30PM
Locos Por Juana 10:30PM

Network the Night Away at Our Wind Down Wednesday 1/5/11

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Join the 20/30 Group’s
Wind Down Wednesday
Poolside at Courtyard Marriott
2051 Le June Road
Coral Gables, FL 33134
January 5, 2011
Click Here To Register!

Wind Down Wednesday is hosted by the 20/30 Group of The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. In an effort to unite the young professionals in The Gables, the 20/30 Group hosts events in which they can network and begin to build relationships with young professionals, much like themselves. This event takes place the first Wednesday of every month and is always a sellout crowd. So come out and join us for hors d’ oeuvres and a cocktail because this Wind Down Wednesday is sure to be as much fun as the last!

Beaux Arts Festival of Art Celebrates 60th Anniversary 1/8-9/11

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Beaux Arts Festival of Art Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Saturday and Sunday Jan 8 – 9, 2011. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Grounds of the Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Dr., on the University of Miami Campus
Admission and Parking: FREE
www.beauxartsmiami.org

Miami’s Oldest Juried Fine Arts Show Offers Art for A Variety of Budgets, Children’s Art Experiences, Food and Entertainment for the Entire Family
January 8 – 9, 2011

Browse the works of more than 240 fine artists this weekend at Miami’s oldest juried fine arts show.

Recognized as one of the top-rated outdoor exhibits of museum-quality fine art, the 60th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art offers works in 10 mediums for a variety of budgets. This year, artists hail from 30 states plus Canada and Israel.
Proceeds benefit the Lowe Art Museum, which will be open to the public for free all weekend.

In honor of the 60th anniversary, the festival will launch a children’s coloring book called “Color the Lowe Art Museum,” featuring important works from the Lowe’s world collections.

Sponsors for the 60th anniversary festival include Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay, Holtz Children’s Hospital, Lowell International Realty, Tony and Sandy Tamer, Bank of New York Mellon, Sabadell United Bank, the Meade Family Foundation and the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs.

About Beaux Arts
Founded in 1952, Beaux Arts is a volunteer group comprised of 100 women dedicated to promoting and funding the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. All funds raised help the Lowe expand its collection and provide programming – including bringing 500 Miami-Dade students to the museum on field trips each year. For more, visit http://www.beauxartsmiami.org/events/festival.html or follow us on Facebook.

For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com

Coral Gables Museum Presents First Friday Gallery Night Exhibition 1/7/11

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Coral Gables Museum Presents First Friday Gallery Night Exhibition
Friday, January 7, 2011 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.CoralGablesMuseum.org

The Coral Gables Museum presents
Architecture Atelier 2011, Education of an Architect;
the pedagogy of Professor Mario F. Ortega,
Miami Dade College School of Architecture Faculty.

Over 100 student projects from Architecture Design 1 to Architecture Design 4, in the form of two-dimensional drawings and three dimensional constructs will be on display with twenty full-scale replicas from one of the masters of De Stijl, Gerrit Rietveld, along with the furniture studies and designs created in Professor Ortega’s Architecture Design Studios.

Important Cuban Artworks Vol Nine at Cernuda Arte Opening Reception 1/7/11

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Cernuda Arte cordially invites you to celebrate with us the gallery presentation of our new exhibition: Important Cuban Artworks Volume Nine
Opening Reception – Friday, January 7, 2011
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

This magnificent ninth edition of our annual exhibition showcases a selection of
classical, modern and contemporary Cuban artists. The show is accompanied by
an informative 136-page full-color catalog, documenting 195 artworks.

View special works by:
Wifredo Lam, Víctor Manuel, Ponce, Amelia, Carreño, Abela, Carlos Enríquez,
Portocarrero, Milian, Mariano, Cundo, Carmelo, Mijares, Eduardo Morales,
Rodríguez Morey, Domingo Ramos, Romañach, Sosabravo, Flora Fong, Mendive,
Antonia Eiriz, Servando, Uver Solís, Pedro Pablo Oliva, Fabelo, Larraz, Scull Sisters,
Bedia, Tomás Sánchez, Vicente Hernández, Miguel Florido, Ramón Vázquez,
Sandro de la Rosa, David Rodríguez, Giosvany Echevarría, Joel Besmar,
Irina Elén González, Ania Toledo, Juan Roberto Diago, Williams Carmona,
Miguel Padura, among others.

Left: Carlos Enríquez, (Two Horses), 1953, oil on canvas, 25 x 17 inches
Right: René Portocarrero, (Cathedral in Blue), 1975, mixed media on heavy paper laid down on canvas, 30 ¼ x 21 inches

Pam and Judy’s Singles Gatherings 1/15/11

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Pam & Judy’s Singles Gatherings
Saturday, January 15, 2011
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Da Vittorio Restaurant
264 Giralda Ave.
Coral Gables, Fl. 33134

If you are single and would like the opportunity to join other exemplary singles in Miami, you don’t want to miss this get-together. Pam and Judy have a special way of creating the perfect atmosphere for meeting and mingling. Clever icebreakers get the party started and who knows what destiny brings.
Price is $15.00 cash for ladies & gentlemen at the door.
~ Ladies, bring a gentleman who may be great for someone else and receive a $5.00 discount ~ Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, drink specials, & complimentary appetizers
RSVP and get on our future event mailing list at pjsinglesgatherings@hotmail.com
(send this to a single friend)
pjsinglesgatherings.blogspot.com

The Carnival of the Animals Carnival 1/8/11

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The Carnival of the Animals Carnival
January 8, 2011, 3:00 PM
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146-7610
www.orchestramiami.org

Orchestra Miami presents a fun-filled Family Concert, the “Carnival of the Animals Carnival” to raise awareness for the Humane Society of Greater Miami’s Adopt-A-Pet, featuring a performance of Respighi’s Gli Uccelli (“The Birds”) and Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals. The orchestra will be led by Orchestra Miami Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi and the featured piano soloists on the Carnival of the Animals will be duo pianists Jose Ignacio Diaz Gravier and Leila Torres. Concert-goers will be greeted by the zany antics of the Fantasy Theater Factory and on the way out of the concert, will have an opportunity to give a loving home to a needy animal from the Humane Society of Greater Miami’s Adopt-A-Pet.

The concert will be on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall, located at 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146-7610. Tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $10 for children under age 18. Tickets can be purchased online through Orchestra Miami’s website(www.OrchestraMiami.org) or by calling (305) 274-2103.

SpeakOut 2011 Lenelle Moïse Workshops and Performance 1/14/11

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Playwright, Poet Laureate, Lesbian, Lenelle Moïse Comes to Miami for Tigertail’s SpeakOut 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
8:00 pm
Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL
More Info.
booksandbooks.com
lenellemoise.com
tigertail.org

Lenelle Moise a lesbian and award-winning Haitian-American poet laureate, playwright, essayist, composer and nationally touring artist creates intimate, fiery, politicized, texts about the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality, spirituality, culture and resistance. She will work in residence with a focus on Haitian and Haitian-American LGBTQ teens in Miami Dade.

Reading/Performance
FREE

Speakout Youth Events January 10-14, 2011
Miami Beach Regional Library, Pridelines, Safe Schools South Florida and the Gay Straight Alliances at M-Dade Public Schools. For information and to participate call Tigertail at 305 324 4337.

Chamber Music Elements of Air 1/14/11

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Chamber Music – Elements of Air
Friday, Jan. 14, 6:30 Meet the Artist, 7pm concert
Historic Deering Estate Ballroom
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
miami,FL 33157
www.deeringestate.org

Luciano Magnanini, a world acclaimed musician, joins the members of the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble as a guest bassoonist in the Stone House Ballroom of the historic estate. Together they perform music by Wolfgang A. Mozart, François Devienne, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Robert Schumann.

In this informal, but beautifully intimate setting, seating is limited to 125 people.

Mr. Magnanini has been principal bassoonist with the Orchestra Comunale della Opera in Genoa, and the Mexico City Philharmonic and has played under the baton of renowned conductors such as Leonard Bernstein and Zubin Meta, In addition to his active performing career, he has also recorded for RCA, CBS and Harmonia Mundi. Presently, he is a professor bassoon at the UM/Frost School of Music.

Tickets: $25 Adult, $12 Students. For tickets or more information call: 305. 235. 1668 x 233

Randazzo’s Little Italy Restaurant Gives You a Pair for Proving You Have a Set of Your Own 12/16-23/10

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We’ve Got Balls, Do You?
Randazzo’s Little Italy
385 Miracle Mile Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.RandazzosLittleItaly.com

Randazzo’s Little Italy Restaurant Gives You a Pair for Proving You Have a Set of Your Own

If you have the balls to watch Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale rumble in the movie Fighter, which premieres this week, then Randazzo’s Little Italy restaurant will give you a free pair of their own… meatballs that is.

Beginning the night that Fighter opens in theaters, on Thursday, December 16, through Thursday December 23, diners can exchange their Fighter movie ticket stub for a complimentary set of Randazzo’s famous softball-size meatballs. Simply stop by, show the ticket stub, order and indulge. With six golden globe nominations, Fighter is inspired by a true story about two brothers training for a historic boxing title.

For more weekly deals, discounts and to stay in touch with what’s going on at Randazzo’s, “like” the Randazzo’s Little Italy restaurant page on Facebook. For more information on Randazzo’s Little Italy visit www.randazzoslittleitaly.com.

Situated in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida, Randazzo’s Little Italy Restaurant serves authentic, southern Italian-American cuisine in a family-style setting. Owned by former boxer turned chef-restaurateur, Marc Randazzo, and partner, Jim Ferraro, it’s atmosphere fuses Little Italy with boxing, from the red and white checkered table cloths and menu “punch” lines, to playing classic mafia movies and walls adorned with photos of legendary fighters, many taken with Marc himself. More than just “excellent” food, as rated by The Miami Herald, Randazzo’s offers a truly unique dining experience. It’s not formal or fancy; they ‘are what they are’. From winning best seafood salad on NBC’s hit reality show, The Restaurant, to exceptional OpenTable and Zagat reviews, guests sit ringside to enjoy the freshest and finest homemade Italian food that guarantees a culinary knockout.

Undertow (Contracorriente) Opens at the Coral Gables Art Cinema 12/17/10

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Feel the “Undertow” Starting Friday December 17
Red Carpet Opening Night With Special Guest Co-Star Manolo Cardona
260 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
info@coralgablescinemateque.org
www.gablescinema.com

Peru’s submission for this year’s Foreign Oscar, the acclaimed feature film Undertow (Contracorriente) opens Friday December 17 for its exclusive Florida theatrical release at the Coral Gables Art Cinema, and has a seven-days-a-week run in 35mm through December 23. A moving romantic film it is also the best ghost story of the year!

Screening times for Undertow are:

Friday 12/17 – 7:30 & 10:00 pm (6:30 to 10:00 pm Red Carpet Opening Night complimentary reception with special guest Manolo Cardona)
Saturday 12/18 – 4:00, 7:45 & 9:45 pm
Sunday 12/19 – 3:30, 7:15 & 9:15 pm
Monday 12/20 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday 12/ 21 – 6:30 & 8:30 pm
Wednesday 12/22 – 8:30 pm
Thursday 12/23 – 7:30 & 9:30 pm
Undertow (Contracorriente) (Peru., 100 min., 35mm unrated, Dir. Javier Fuentes-Leon)

emporium and friends holiday sale and soiree 12/20/10

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2606 ponce de leon blvd., coral gables, fl 33134 786.268.0689

join emporium for its first annual sipping & shopping event of the season “emporium & friends holiday sale & soiree” on monday, december 20th from 1 to 8 p.m. look for fabulous finds in $5, $10 and $20 bins as well as items marked up to 70% off. it’s perfect for last minute gift shopping. see you there!

WordSpeak Book Launch and Reading 12/28/10

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 8:00 pm
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables
booksandbooks.com
Free & Open To The Public

Tigertail’s award-winning 2010 WordSpeak teen team brings you the leading edge of new work in spoken word. Six incredible teens spit poems that will rivet you to your seat. Book cover designed by Chris Meesey, teen book editor Sandrina Seraphin.
Join these outstanding teen poets for an evening of passionate performance.

books available for purchase
tigertail.org

Pam and Judy Singles Gatherings 12/16/10

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Pam & Judy’s Singles Gatherings
Thursday, December 16, 2010
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Da Vittorio Restaurant
264 Giralda Ave.
Coral Gables, Fl. 33134
pjsinglesgatherings.blogspot.com

If you are single and would like the opportunity to join other exemplary singles in Miami, you don’t want to miss this get-together. Pam and Judy have a special way of creating the perfect atmosphere for meeting and mingling. Clever icebreakers get the party started and who knows what destiny brings.

Price is $15.00 cash for ladies & gentlemen at the door.
~ Ladies, bring a gentleman who may be great for someone else and receive a $5.00 discount ~
Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, drink specials, & complimentary appetizers
RSVP and get on our future event mailing list at
pjsinglesgatherings@hotmail.com

Randazzo’s Little Italy New Years Eve Celebration 12/31/10

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December 31, 2010
Seating Times
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. : $55 per person
9:00 p.m.: $95 per person
Randazzo’s Little Italy
385 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Leave the Gun. Take the Cannoli. Along with a flute of Champagne, live Sinatra classics and some homemade Italian goodness

Hosted by former boxer turned chef-restaurateur, Marc Randazzo, along with special guest and Las Vegas singer, Rene Casey.

Friends are invited to ring in the New Year ring-side at Randazzo’s Little Italy. Guests will enjoy a “knock out” live performance of Sinatra classics by Rene Casey, homemade Southern Italian soul food and a complimentary flute filled with bubbly to toast to 2011.

Rene Casey begins performing during the second seating.

MENU: New Years Menu (Choose one from each course)
Appetizer: Randazzo Salad, Chicago Calamari, Sausage and Peppers or
Mozzarella in Corozza
Entrée: Spaghetti with Sunday Gravy, Seafood Risotto or Steak Vesuvio
Dessert: Tiramisu, Cannoli, Chicago Cheesecake or Fondant Chocolate Cake

RESERVATIONS: To reserve dinner seating please call Becky at 305.375.0111 ext. 543
Set prices do not include, tax, tip or alcohol beyond the complimentary glass of champagne.

Please let me know if you need any additional information.

University Of Miami Presents The Symbolism Of Women Reception For The Artists 12/15/10

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University Of Miami Presents ‘The Symbolism Of Women’ The Artwork Of Pedro Moses Rodriguez
Wednesday, December 15th from 5 – 9 PM
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Gallery located at the Wesley Foundation
1210 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables
December 8 – 17, 2010

The Department of Art and Art History, in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami, presents the work Pedro Moses Rodriguez in his solo Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition. The Symbolism of Women will run from December 8 – 17, 2010 at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Gallery located at the Wesley Foundation at 1210 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. In celebration of the exhibition’s opening, there will be a reception for the artists on Wednesday, December 15th from 5 – 9 PM. Other viewing times can be arranged by appointment.

The BFA is a four year program with 72 credits completed in the Department of Art and Art History, with the balance of the 120 credits being in general education courses, giving students an in depth education in the arts combined with a solid University liberal arts education. Graduates often go directly into careers in graphics, photography, museum or gallery work, while some go on to graduate work or start their careers in the fine arts.

A full schedule of exhibitions can be viewed at www.as.miami.edu/art . The public is also invited to visit the University of Miami Wynwood Project Space every second Saturday at 2200-A NW 2nd Avenue, Miami during the monthly gallery walk to view student, faculty and alumni works.

The University of Miami’s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of our diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world. www.miami.edu.

Image credit: Pedro Moses Rodriguez, Complacency In Desolation, 2010, Ink, 15 x 7.5

Cherry Bucks by CherryRootz

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Cherry Bucks!

CherryRootz is paying YOU to shop!
For every $50.00 you spend now till December 24 at CherryRootz, you will receive a $5.00 gift card!
Who else can say that? Do all your Holiday Shopping and buy something nice for yourself!
Not only are we giving you money but the whole store has a 15% discount!

CherryRootz
6550 SW 40 ST
Miami, FL
33155
305-299-0206
www.cherryrootz.com

CherryRootz, a funky/urban boutiquefor kids & women & men, 6550 SW 40 St

Naila new luxury swimwear line to debut at Miami store Follow The Sun

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Naila New Luxury Swimwear Line To Hit Miami Stores In December 2010
The collection is for the first time hitting USA stores starting with Miami newly chic opened
“Follow The Sun”
Miracle Marketplace, 3301 SW 22nd street, Coral Gables

Naïla is a new high-end swimwear line just launched last July 2010 at the Miami Swim Fashion Week. The men collection was presented at the Raleigh hotel and the full collection at the Swim Show.

Based in New York, the women collection is made with high-end Italian Lycra with UV protection, extra comfort, and chlorine resistance features for extra life. The collection is chic with Mediterranean looks. Charming and elegant, the line sparkles with harmony of solid bright colors and vibrant wild prints. From fully lined comfortable triangle, to laser cuts one piece, architectural monokinis, the collection targets a well educated and traveled women looking for quality, cuts and dazzling looks.

The men trunk short collection is made out of recycled eco friendly polyester produced with plastic bottles. The men line redefines luxury eco chic designs with European classic cuts and customized colorful stripes. Sport chic combining casual elegance with impeccable taste and quality, the collection offers two lengths options 8’’ inseam and 3’’ inseam, along with Italian lycra briefs and culottes. The collection also has the option to have boy’s shorts from 6 years old to 14 years old customized to match any of daddy’s eco chic shorts.

You can visit the links for our men Fashion Show at IMG Fashion week Miami in July:
miami.mbfashionweek.com/miami/11/designers/naila/index.html
www.youtube.com/watch?v=28leNWEK3Ds

The designer behind the line, Naïla Chbib, is Franco-Swiss and has studied at prestigious Parsons School in NYC. Enhanced by her academic experience as well as her investment with fashion industry leaders, Naïla did many internship in well known fashion house from Donna Karen, Allesandro’Dell Aqua and Liz Claiborne. Her creativity and love for the sea lead to create her own line launched in Miami last July 2010.

3rd Annual Holiday Extravaganza bazaar 12/10-11/10

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3rd Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Friday December 10th :: 9am to 6pm
Saturday December 11th :: 10:30am to 4pm
Fundraising Event for Ana Alicia Fernandez
Holiday Inn (across from UM)
1350 S. Dixie Hwy · Coral Gables, FL

Be our guest at the last bazaar for the 2010 year! It’s a great opportunity to shop from 30 vendors and get gifts for everyone on your shopping list…maybe a little something for yourself! Enjoy holiday music while you shop and maybe sip a Bacardi cocktail or two!

This will be a fundraising event for Ana Alicia Fernandez. Her mom Alicia’s booth is the Cuban corner, selling Domino tables, caja chinas and lots more for early Christmas shopping. They will also have a Mrs.Santa story telling and candy canes and face painting for children on Saturday.
**We kindly ask for a $2 donation at the door for the Ana Alicia Special Needs Trust Fund.

For more info about the event or to see some of the fabulous vendors please visit our site:
www.EBTSevents.com

LABA Holiday Networking Event 12/8/10

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December 8th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
Biltmore in Coral Gables, FL

The LABA December Networking Event will take place on December 8th, 2010, sponsored by Urbieta Oil; located at the Biltmore in Coral Gables, Fl from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Come and join us at our Holiday Celebration to enjoy the LABA Raffle, prizes, music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar; all with FREE admission and over 150 professionals to network with.

Bring and invite your friends and business associates. I hope to see you there!

Please contact me regarding your Membership opportunities with us or should you need any further information.

Fairchild Palms Novecento Happy Hour 12/9/10

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Thursday, December 9 · 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Novecento Coral Gables
121 Alhambra Plaza, Ste 100
Coral Gables, FL
Facebook RSVP.

Join the Fairchild Palms young professionals for our final Happy Hour of 2010 on the patio of Novecento in Coral Gables. Our Happy Hours are always well attended by a great group of young professionals.
So, come and mingle with us to kickoff one of the most festive party season of the year.

Join us and enjoy:
• Drink specials
• Argentine and European style Appetizers

Novecento is a Gables hot spot with a vibrant bar scene.
The cuisine at Novecento is a refined co-existence of Argentine, European, and Pan Latin cuisine-this style is perhaps best called Argentine Bistro.

Join one of Miami’s finest group of young professionals for a great evening, while supporting a great cause. See you there.

The Fairchild Palms is the young professionals group affiliated with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. All proceeds benefit the Fairchild Challenge environmental outreach program distributed to schools nationwide. For more information, visit our web site at www.fairchildpalms.org, or check out our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/fairchildpalms or send an email to info@fairchildpalms.org.
Join our mailing list, or better yet, become a Fairchild Palm today.

Confessions of a Jewish Shiksa Dancing on Hitler’s Grave 1/7-12/11

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Confessions of a Jewish Shiksa…Dancing on Hitler’s Grave
January 7th-12th, 7:30pm
Area Stage Theatre
1560 South Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, Florida 33146
franniesheridan.com
shegotgame.com

Free Parking.
Tickets: $20, $25, $30
Box Office – 305.666.2078 www.areastagecompany.com

Confessions of a Jewish Shiksa..Dancing on Hitler’s Grave!

This is the journey of the daughter of Jewish Holocaust survivors who is raised Catholic. The knish hits the fan when she reveals the truth of her identity.

A funny and dark multi-character solo show written and performed by Frannie Sheridan which resonates with many people on different levels regardless of faith, culture and sexual orientation. “In the end we all just want to be accepted for who we really are,” says Sheridan.

“A gripping, powerful, story. From stand-up comedy to stand-out performing,” Mario Betto of the Fort Lauderdale Theater Examiner.

Frannie Sheridan has won numerous writing honors, including the prestigious Gabriel Award for a CBC documentary based on her story and mayoral proclamations from West Palm Beach and the city of Miami Beach. The 70 minute show is followed by a Talkback.

Art Basel Day 2: Coral Gables Country Club Grand Opening and Art Basel exhibition by Betty Alvarez

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On November 29, the Liberty Entertainment Group announced the Grand Opening of the Coral Gables Country Club. A public art exhibit is currently on display at the country club until December 5th. This spectacular event and exhibit introduces the world to the newest jewel in the Liberty Entertainment Group’s crown.

To celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Coral Gables Country Club, Liberty Entertainment Group together with University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum and Robin Rile Fine Art are proud to announce the inclusion of an Exclusive Art Exhibit to launch ART BASEL MIAMI.

For over two decades, Liberty Group has distinguished itself from all others primarily through its distinct design approach, and continues to increase public awareness of important heritage through the dramatic transformation of original historical sites into brilliant settings for the hospitality industry. Historical prolific examples include; Rosewater, situated in the original Consumers Gas building (Toronto) constructed in1873; Courthouse, in Toronto’s original courthouse building constructed in 1852; and Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, Toronto’s most prestigious event facility, originally the home of the Ontario Government, built in 1926.

The Coral Gables Country Club which has been restored and dramatically transformed by the Toronto-based Liberty Entertainment Group has enlisted Reed V. Horth from ROBIN RILE FINE ART to curate the Private Launch Party and a four-day art exhibit to celebrate Art Basel week in Miami, December 2 – 5, 2010. The exhibit consists of selected original sculpture, photography, drawings and print works from Spanish Master Salvador Dali, American Masters Frederick E. Hart and Richard MacDonald and Hungarian Master Martón Váró, as well as several other emergent artists.

The public art exhibit re-introduced the community to the Coral Gables Country Club, which was once a member’s only facility. This event opened the doors of the Country Club to the public and established it as a viable and active participant within the community of Coral Gables.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum. Throughout the event, speakers from the University of Miami will highlight aspects of the master Salvador Dali’s impact on 20th-21st Century thought, and other topics of interest to our guests.

This event brought together scholarship, philanthropy and connoisseurship all under one roof and kicked-off the Art Basel Week in sophistication and elegance.

Hosts Nick and Nadia Di Donato, held the official annual launch party for the famed Toronto International Film Festival, are world renowned for their distinctive venues and chic style.

The Coral Gables Country Club is located at 997 North Greenway Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33134. For more information please call
305.392.0 819 or email: info@coralgablescountryclub.com. www.coralgablescountryclub.com

Photographs By Betty Alvarez

Rina Yoga’s Five Year Anniversary Bash 12/10/10

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Rina Yoga’s Five Year Anniversary Bash
December 10, 2010, 7pm to 10pm
Fairchild Tropical Gardens
10901 Old Cutler Rd.
Miami, FL 33156
More Info.

For five years, Rina Yoga has been rocking Miami’s chakras and now owner, Rina Jakubowicz, wants you in the celebration of this milestone!

The party will take place at Fairchild Tropical Garden’s beautiful visitor’s center from 7-10pm on Friday, December 10th. Guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres provided by Whole Foods & LifeFood Gourmet, wine, chocolates from Romanicos, & great music by DJ Humberto.

The party is free, but raffle tickets will be available to help raise money for Betty Cares, an organization created by one of Rina’s students, Kira Turchin, that gives money to the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation for the caregivers of the children in need. Read their touching story at www.bettycares.org. Raffle tickets are only $5 and there are tons of great prizes, including:

• A weekend stay at the new JW Marriott Marquis in Downtown
• Dinner for two at Gibraltor in Grove Isle Hotel & Spa
• A one-year membership to Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens
• $250 gift certificate for a BigWorldSmallPlanet retreat
• One-hour private with Rina Yoga Founder, Rina Jakubowicz
• 5-class card at Rina Yoga
• Gift certificate for a spa treatment at RikRak Salon and Spa
• Zuccardi Zeta bottle of wine
• Lucy Activewear yoga top
• A hand-crafted necklace by ME Jewels
• Initial Personalized Nutrition Assessment with Melissa Kaplan, RD LD/N
• A Yoga Paddleboard Class with Jamie Festa from Adventure Sports Miami
• Spa basket from Grove Isle Hotel & Spa
• Personalized copy of Rina’s book Choose Peace
• A t-shirt from the new Choose Peace apparel collection