Florida Fun Facts: Live!
September 10 from noon-5pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
Think you know everything about Florida? Prove it. Participate in an exciting live game show hosted by special guest Superstar Productions. Later create kitschy souvenir plates about our fun-filled state.
HistoryMiami members: Free Non-members: Free with general admission ($8)
To RSVP call 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org.
Wine Down Wednesday
Wednesday, September 7 from 5-8pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind.
Join us at downtown Miami’s cultural hotspot! Don’t sit in rush hour traffic when you can be mingling with other professionals and enjoying a glass of wine! Enjoy free access to our exhibition galleries, relax with live local music, and experience cultural performances and monthly lectures!
Free General Admission and parking provided at the Miami-Dade County Cultural Plaza Garage, 50 NW 2 Avenue.
To RSVP call: 305-375-1614 or email: RSVP@historymiami.org.
Femme Factory Strictly For The Ladies Event
Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
MIA at Biscayne
20 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Fl. 33132
MUST RSVP: www.femmefactory.eventbrite.com
*** Free Admission For Ladies
*** Gentlemen: $20
Fab C. Productions alongside Miami Social Media Group presents “Femme Factory” at Mia at Biscayne, a night filled with treats, gifts, fun, live entertainment and dessert tastings Strictly For The Ladies. Over 20 vendors will have the honor of catering to women all evening on September 17, 2011 from 7-11pm. With unique products, cosmetics, jewelry, accessories, small spa treatments, women organizations, variety of natural products and health information and more, this event is complimentary to the first 250 ladies.
A ladies night out in definite, now is your chance to gather all your girlfriends and family members to enjoy a night of classy pampering, blended in perfectly with an intimate setting in the Miami.
“Femme Factory†would not be complete without “eye candy†for the night. For your pleasure, welcome the most beautiful men in South Beach strutting the catwalk in designer clothing and swimwear fashion show, along with live entertainment to set you in the mood.
– Silent Auction
– Raffles
– Gift Bags
The Rumi Concert, a 100 Thousand Poets for Change Event Live in Miami
09.24.2011, 7:30pm
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131-1130
(305) 372-0925
www.stopbreatheandsmile.org
An uplifting performance from the heart! A remarkable ensemble of innovative artists celebrates the poetry of the 13th century mystic Rumi with an evening of story, music, dance and humor.
Featuring:
Coleman Barks, poet and translator of Rumi
David Darling, Grammy Award winning cellist
Glen Velez, iconic world percussionist
Zuleikha, internationally acclaimed Storydancer
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011
Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM
Place: Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler, Miami, Florida
Ticket Prices: $25, $35, $45 – Additional $10 day of show
Tickets now on sale at the Gusman Box Office 305.372.0925 and www.stopbreatheandsmile.org
Stop, Breathe and Smile is honored to present a stunning collaboration of artists: poet and translator of Rumi, Coleman Barks, iconic world percussionist Glen Velez, Grammy award winning cellist David Darling and internationally acclaimed Storydancer, Zuleikha, as they bring to life the rapture and longing of 13th century mystic Rumi’s ecstatic poetry. Experience Rumi’s timeless message of love and hope in this extraordinary world-class performance of poetry, music, dance, story and humor. “Food for the soul!”
The Rumi Concert, a collaboration with 100 Thousand Poets for Change, is the largest poetry reading in history. Poets in 400 cities representing 90 countries are currently organizing the largest poetry reading in history with over 500 individual events scheduled to take place simultaneously on September 24th to promote environmental, social, and political change. Bob Holman and Margery Snyder, in a recent article on About.com said, “the beauty of the concept of 100 Thousand Poets for Change is that it is completely decentralized and completely inclusive.â€
Coleman Barksis world-renowned for his translation and moving recitation of Rumi. His most recent volume, The Book of Love joins his best seller, The Essential Rumi, in touching the hearts of people from all walks of life. Jelaluddin Rumi, Sufi teacher, mystic and poet of lyrical spiritual power has become the most read poet in America, due in large part to the work of Coleman Barks.
ABOUT RUMI (1207-1273) was a teacher, mystic, founder of what we now know a “Whirling Dervishes,” and a poet of lyrical spiritual power. Born in Afghanistan, Rumi was teaching in Konya, Turkey in 1244 when he met the powerful spiritual seeker, Shams of Tabriz. Through his association with Shams, Rumi found a deeper level within himself that he called “The Friend.” Rumi created some 20,000 poems as oral extemporizations that were recorded by his students. He believed that prayer has a form and physical equivalent and that every thought has an expressive action. Many of his verses are fervent love poems, although the eroticism is a metaphor of the soul’s longing for God’s love.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
COLEMAN BARKS
For thirty years the poet Coleman Barks has been collaborating with various Persian scholars to bring the poetry of Rumi and other mystic poets to the American public. This work has resulted in over eighteen volumes, leading to the best-selling Essential Rumi (HarperCollins, 1995), two hour-long appearances on Bill Moyers’ PBS specials, and inclusion in the prestigious Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces. Celebrating Rumi’s 800th birthday and coinciding with international celebrations of the event, Barks’ offering RUMI: BRIDGE TO THE SOUL (HarperOne; September 2007) is a beautiful collection of poems by the Sufi master. Barks taught poetry and creative writing in various universities for thirty-four years. He has published six volumes of his own poetry, most recently Tentmaking and Club: Granddaughter Poems (Maypop, 2001). His most recent publication (2010) is Rumi: The Big Red Book, the collected translations from Rumi’s Divan, sometimes called the THE SHAMS. He is now a retired Professor Emeritus of English from the University of Georgia in Athens. He received the Juliet Hollister Award (2004) for his work in the interfaith area. His Rumi translations have sold over half a million copies worldwide and have touched the hearts of people from all walks of life. Barks and Zuleikha have maintained an ongoing collaboration on the Rumi Concert for a number of years. www.colemanbarks.com.
DAVID DARLING
World renowned, classically trained cellist and composer David Darling celebrates the human spirit through his provocative, eclectic music. David spent the early part of his career touring the world with the Paul Winter Consort. He has performed with, among others, Bobby McFerrin, SpyroGyra, Peter Kater, R. Carlos Nakai and the late Joseph Campbell. Referred to as the “Maverick” cellist, Darling is known for his playfulness and improvisational skills and he is thought by many to have redefined the way the cello is played. He has over fifty album and screen credits as soloist and in collaboration with other groups and musicians and his credits include the 2010 Grammy Award for best “New Age Album.” www.daviddarling.com.
GLEN VELEZ
A five-time Grammy award-winning artist, internationally recognized frame drummer, composer, scholar, and teacher, Glen Velez has created his own musical style inspired by both Western percussion and frame drum performance styles from around the world. Mr. Velez has been the percussionist with the Paul Winter Consort since 1983 and was an integral part of Steve Reich & Musicians for 17 years. He has performed with the Israeli Philharmonic, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Charlie Mariano, Richard Stoltzman, Eddie Daniels, Lyle Mays, Roger Kellaway, Nexus Percussion Ensemble, Sonny Fortune and Steve Gorn and has recorded for ECM, CBS, RCA, GRP, Vanguard, Deutsche Gramophone, Geffen, Nonesuch, Capital and Living Music. www.glenvelez.com.
ZULEIKHA
From the sparkling essence of the ancient wellspring, legendary performance artist and Storydancer, Zuleikha is a whirlwind of spirit, rhythm, dance and stories of nature, world lore and life itself. KsenijaHorvat of the Edinburgh Guide describes Zuleikha as “a singular figure on the horizon of sacred theater and dance, a mistress of countless faces, who moves effortlessly through space.” Zuleikha was trained with master teachers in different world lineages, including American avant-garde dance, Indian Kathak, classical music of Afghanistan, and Balinese and Japanese Dance. She has developed her own contemporary movement technology based in traditional music and movement languages of east and west. Zuleikha uplifts theater audiences with her very funny, soul-stirring solo performances and collaborates with world musicians and poets, including the late African drum master Baba Olatungi, jazz guitarist Bruce Dunlap, cellist David Darling, vocalist/instrumentalist Jai Uttal, world percussionist Glen Velez, composer/cellist, Eugene Friesen, avant-garde composer/pianist Terry Riley, and Coleman Barks, poet and translator of Rumi. Founder and Director of The Storydancer Project, Zuleikha is the 2005, recipient of the prestigious Humanitarian Award from Pediatric Nursing Journal, for her global work with women and children and the 2010 Annual Award of Appreciation from the Images and Voices of Hope Summit for her outstanding work in promoting positive personal and social change. www.storydancer.com.
Stop, Breathe and Smile is a journey into the Mystery, to the cutting edge of reality and the evolution of the human species. We explore the known and unknown, in the areas of science, spirituality, and expression. We share our experiences through the promotion and production of a myriad of events dedicated to Truth, Beauty and Oneness. Through this, we create a welcome zone in South Florida for those seeking to embrace a new universal awareness.
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Residency Open Studios & KIDSART Exhibition
Thursday, September 8, 2011 / 6:30 – 9:00pm
LegalArt
1035 N Miami Avenue Suite 200
Miami , FL 33136
Free and open to the public
Come check out the opening of KIDSART: Tolerance / Understanding, an exhibition of children’s work inspired by Miami artists and the socio-economic realities of our city. Afterward, peek into seven artists’ live/work residency studios, and get a behind the scenes look into the LegalArt residency space.
KIDSART: Tolerance / Understanding Exhibition Opening
Artoconecto has teamed up with LegalArt for a special exhibition curated by LegalArt’s Jacqueline Falcone, showcasing work produced by each participant in the KIDSART summer camp, as well as work by the Miami-based artists who mentored the camp.
Local Artist Participants: Bhakti Baxter, Leda Almar, Douglas Hoekzema, Pachi Giustinian, and Sinisa Kukec.
LegalArt Residency Open Studios
Local Artists in Residence: Jiae Hwang, Manny Prieres, Pachi Giustinian, TM Sisters (Natasha and Monica Lopez De Victoria), Viking Funeral (Carlos Ascurra and Juan Gonzalez)
Visiting Artist in Residence: Lynn Basa (Chicago, IL)
Visiting Artist/Curator in Residence: Sarah Trigg (New York, NY)
More about our Current Residents
Also…
Enjoy CIFO’s Extended Hours: 6:00 – 9:00pm with an Exhibition Opening
Viewpoint: 2011 CIFO Grants & Commissions Program Exhibition commemorates the eighth annual exhibition dedicated to the foundation’s grants programs at the CIFO Art Space (Diagonally across the street from LegalArt). Read more
In partnership with
Parking: Our building is located on the corner of N Miami Ave and NE 11th Street. CIFO is generously providing parking in their lot located across the street from our building at 1018 N Miami Ave, (the entrance to the lot will be on your right). Metered parking is also available on N Miami Ave and on 11th and 10th Streets. Directions to LegalArt
Bayside Rocks Music & Arts Festival
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Bayfront Park
Downtown Miami
Get your tickets now by calling 888-302-5442 or by clicking here.
Miami is throwing an environmentally- and family-friendly, star-studded party that will turn even the staunchest environmentalist Green with envy.
The annual Bayside Rocks Music & Arts Festival on November 19th 2011 at downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park is happy to welcome Budweiser on board, with our “green conscious “ to decrease the environmental impact in Miami. Budweiser recognized our green initiatives that resonated with their environmental message that dates back to the late 1800’s with the founder Adolphus Busch, who began recycling leftover grain from the brewing process and selling it for cattle feed, a practice that continues today. They made a conscious decision and came on board in a big way to further push its “green†identity on the local & national level. This event will incorporate local businesses and organizations, forming positive relationships that will ultimately have a positive impact on the community and environment in conjunction with America Recycles Day. Together we will resonate this message: “Our goal is to connect our efforts to a collective responsibility we share with our family, friends, employees, consumers, wholesalers, retailers, law enforcement, elected officials, educators and other partners. After all, these are our roads, our kids, our neighborhoods and this is our Earth; and it is our obligation to work together to help support our communities.â€
A star-filled tribute to Jamaican music will mark a concert extravaganza as the 2nd annual Bayside Rocks Music & Arts Festival offers up a jam-packed cavalcade of stars, and a day of peace, love & unity on November 19th 2011 in Miami, Florida.
This year’s Bayside Rocks will feature world music headliners Bunny Wailer, Luciano, Tabou Combo, Cultura Profetica, Gondwana, Warrior King, Pato Banton, Connis Vanterpool and The Original Wailers, as well as some of world music’s most promising up-and-coming talent. Plus a special tribute to the life of Honorable Robert Nesta ‘Bob’ Marley and 50 years of Wailers music.
Produced by ROCKAZ MVMT (www.rockazmvnt.com), Bayside Rocks was designed as a fun filled day of social consciousness, community and environmental awareness on a musical platform with an urgent humanitarian effort to fight poverty and feed the hungry whilst providing ecologically engineered economic transformation on a global scale. Music, art, fashion and food from around the world provide the backdrop to a truly amazing cultural experience.
Through the universal language of music, as well as vision for the arts and cultural media, ROCKAZ MVMT and its president and CEO Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks are striving to change the world for the better by empowering people to make a positive difference.
“Our ultimate goal is to uplift the spirit and inspire people of every ilk to give of themselves to help make the world a better place in which to live,†said D’Niscio Brooks. “We’re accomplishing this task by spreading art, culture and music while raising money to end poverty, feed the hungry and shelter the homeless.â€
This year, concert proceeds will include a food drive benefiting Curley’s House http://www.curleyshouse.com an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-to-moderate income individuals, families, the elderly, youth-at-risk, the abused, and HIV/AIDS infected individuals by providing the nutrition they need. Guests will be asked to contribute two or more cans of food as part of the cost of admission.
“Given the philanthropic nature of this event, we’re inviting all civic minded companies to join us as sponsors of this event,†D’Niscio Brooks said. “It’s a great way to get your name in front of tens of thousands of people while ensuring that hundreds of thousands of dollars are donated to a very worthy cause.â€
This year Bayside Rocks Festival is beyond a world beat music festival, it’s a movement that carries with it a strong eco friendly message of hope, unity, peace & love for the environment. In addition to the concert, arts & crafts village, food vendors from the world over here’s what else you can expect:
* Local Farmers Market
* Recycling Stations
* Recycling Food Vendor Oil
* Vendor Compost Pick up
* Energy Efficient Lighting
* Local Volunteers from FIU Sustainability
* Green Vendor Area
* Bike Valet by Green Mobility
* Kids & Adult Yoga Area
* Powerfit Studio Massages
* Skate & BMX Area
* Dub Step VIP Village
* Artecology Workshop
* Songwriting contest with Swim Drink Fish Music
* Etiko & City Green Life Green Village
* Children Bounce House Playground
* Environmental Workshops
* Fashion Show by Mystic Kai Kai
* Dance Performance by Venus Rising
* Live Art Gallery
* and a host of cool musical treats.
I Am Documentary Free Showing + Meet the Director
Friday, September 23, 2011 at 7:30pm
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler Street
Miami, FL
www.stopbreatheandsmile.org
Stop, Breathe and Smile is pleased to present an inspiring evening of community, a free showing of the documentary I AM on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 7:30pm at Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, located at 174 East Flagler Street, Miami, Florida.
Immediately after the showing, there will be a Q and A session with luminary, Coleman Barks (also in the film) and Tom Shadyac, the film’s Writer and Director recently seen on Oprah!
I AM is a prismatic, probing, and utterly engaging non-fiction film that poses two provocative questions: what’s wrong with our world and what we can do to make it better? The filmmaker asking these questions is Tom Shadyac, one of Hollywood’s leading comedy practitioners and the creative force behind such blockbusters as “Ace Ventura,” “Liar Liar,” “The Nutty Professor,” and “Bruce Almighty.” However in I AM, Shadyac steps in front of the camera to recount the story what happened to him after a cycling accident left him incapacitated, possibly for good. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged a changed man with a new sense of purpose and a new focus. He was determined to investigate how he as an individual, and we as a race, could improve the world we live in and the way we live.
Check out the trailer for the film at www.iamthedoc.com.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE.
Wine Boutique In A Fine Art Setting, Downtown Miami Grand Opening Party
Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 112
Miami, FL, 33132
Opens for business on September 28, 2011
Etra Fine Art gallery co-owner, Stefano Campanini will open a new business on September 28, Wine by the Bay. Wine by the Bay will be a fine wine and art boutique hosting an ever-changing art exhibition. The store boasts a sleek and sophisticated contemporary interior and magical terrace view of Miami’s Biscayne Bay.
The Wine by the Bay Grand Opening event will be on Thursday, October 6. Attendees will enjoy an evening designed to satisfy the palate and enlighten both the connoisseur and the curious. The opening night event will feature art by Mimmo Paladino, Emanuele Viscuso, Mario Velez, and Wilfredo Lam alongside a showcase of exceptional wine including Gaja, Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Insigna. To learn more about Wine by the Bay or attend the grand opening event, email Stefano Campanini at info@winebtb.com or call (305) 491-8400.
After seven years running a successful contemporary art gallery with his wife Alicia Restrepo, Campanini has decided to merge his passion for art and wine and create a unique space that caters to the most seasoned wine collector, but also where the passerby will feel comfortable and at home.
“Besides everyday superior customer-oriented service and a unique selection of wines that suit every budget, I plan to hold regular art and wine tasting events that will both entertain and educate the community,†states Campanini. “Whereas in the Design District we deal with a select clientele, I am looking forward to offering something that everyone enjoys and in an environment where the art can be appreciated by many and in an unintimidating way. At art openings, wine is like a sideshow, but now, it will take center stage.â€
Choosing the best wine to sell is a very selective process much like identifying great art. Campanini has personally tasted all of the wines that will make up the store’s inventory.
“I tried to have a selection of wines that represent the energetic location where I am,†says Campanini. “A selection that includes most of the Premiere Grand Cru from France and the finest Italian wines, but I also was in search of wines that are hidden treasures.†California wines are also well represented with a good selection of wines scoring more that 93 points by the two most reliable wine experts.
For the grand opening week, customers will be offered special discounts and incentives on all wines.
Located on 888 Biscayne Bay at the Marina Blue, Wine by the Bay overlooks the bay directly across from the American Airlines Arena. The 1200 square foot boutique will serve Miami’s downtown area and become a functional part of city’s new cultural identity and expansion efforts such as the Genting project, the Mikado Hotel, and the new Miami Art Museum.
Fab C. Productions, LLC, Lupus Foundation of America & The City of Miami Fire Department  presented “An Artist Tribute” Benefiting Lupus Foundation of America at Grand Central on Saturday, August 27, 2011.  What a great evening and for a really great cause, so many people are affected by Lupus.
The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus.
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Sizzling Salsa Wednesday @ Villa221
Aug 31st 2011, 9pm
Villa 221
221 NE 17th ave
miami fl
http://villa221.com/Villa221.html
WHO REMEMBERS “STARFISH”? On West ave in South Beach back in the Days, that Beautiful Romantic Cozy House with the Beautiful Garden! And the Great music and Cuban Band that would visit and play for us!?! Well I truly believe I’ve Found the Perfect Salsa Venue to Relive that Beautiful Past!
We are Proud to announce that Sizzling Salsa Wednesday is having a Grand Opening at Villa 221 this coming Wednesday! Yes…we have been promising this for a year now and the Time Has Come!
The “Miami Salsa Scene Team” has done it again!
Seeing is Believing! Check out our video! http://villa221.com/Villa221.html
Nestled in the heart of Miami, Villa 221 offers two of the city’s most distinctive historic and elegant Spanish villas which are over 100 years old and provide over 8,500 square feet of special event space inside. The Villas are comprised of two levels of exquisite and versatile meeting areas of various sizes. Villa 221 can be utilized as a totally self-contained facility or can be combined with our expansive outdoor patio, open-air terrace and Tropical Gardens all of which provide the perfect location for any outdoor event, fashion show, film production or photo shoot. The facility also offers extensive parking via our staff valet service as well as optional self parking within our (3) private adjacent lots which are directly connected to Villa 221 for your guests.
Sizzling Salsa Wednesday Grand Opening!
Classes are Provided By our very own “Miami Salsa Scene” Salsa Instructors:
* Moonchine’s Eddie P.!
* Le Cafe’s Matthew Chirino!
* Free Salsa Class
* Free Bachata Class
* Free Cha Cha Cha Class
Dress Code: DRESS TO IMPRESS!!!!!
Parking: * Free Parking – You can park on the side or on the street. Meters are not enforced.
Salsa Social: We will have Miami Salsa Congress, BTS, Radio D.J. our Resident D.J. Jorge Charun aka Negro Chulo! Who will be Spinning the Best of the Best Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, and Bachata, Timba all night long!
*This Grand Opening Is Going To Be A Historical One! So Be The And Be Part Of Salsa History In The Making!
And…
You will be Blessed with My Presence your Host Nelson Fritz aka NegroFino at this Great Memorable Evening! See you All Then! This Wednesday! 1Love! 1Soul!
Mona Lisa Unveiled at the Freedom Tower on Thursday, August 25, 2011. Â What a great exhibition I really enjoyed seeing the different interpretations of the Mona Lisa through out the ages. Â This is a must see!!! Â Don’t forget to get your picture taken with the Mona Lisa.
This exhibition is co-presented by City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and City of Margherita di Savoia (Italy) Mayor Gabriella Carlucci. On loan from the Museo Ideale Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, the exhibition was created and inspired by Alessandro Vezzosi, the museum’s director, and Agnese Sabato, president of the museum’s International Association. In Miami, the exhibition has been made possible with the support of the Consul General of Italy, Marco Rocca, and Gloria Porcella, director of the Galleria Ca’ d’Oro in Rome and Miami.
Mona Lisa Unveiled is divided into two main sections. One part concentrates on the historical aspect and includes works and documents from the 16th – 19th centuries. The second part is more contemporary, charting the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911 and continuing with 20th century artists who reinterpret da Vinci’s painting. Featured artists range from Marcel Duchamp, Jean Margat and Salvador Dalì, to Romero Britto, as well as artists who have recreated Italy’s most famous cultural symbol with computers, videos and installation pieces.
The exhibition opens to the general public on August 26 and will remain on display through October 7, free and open to the public during gallery hours. As always, local schools will have the opportunity to schedule guided tours for teachers and students.
Margherita di Savoia is a seaside resort town located along Italy’s Adriatic coast, renowned for its salt marshes and beaches. At the exhibition’s opening reception, Mayors Regalado and Carlucci will sign a Collaborative Agreement between the two cities.
Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College has a long and rich history of involvement in the cultural arts, providing South Florida with a vast array of artistic and literary offerings including The Miami Book Fair International, The Florida Center for the Literary Arts, The Miami International Film Festival, the Cultura del Lobo performance arts series, The MDC Tower Theater Cinema Series, the Miami Leadership Roundtable speakers’ series, the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower, numerous renowned campus art galleries and theaters, and the nationally recognized School of Entertainment and Design Technology. With an enrollment of more than 174,000 students, MDC is the largest institution of higher education in the country and is a national model for many of its programs. The college’s eight campuses and outreach centers offer more than 300 distinct degree programs including baccalaureate, Associate in Arts and Science degrees and numerous career training certificates leading to in-demand jobs. MDC has served nearly 2,000,000 students since it opened its doors in 1960.
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CIFO Opening Reception of Viewpoint 2011 CIFO Grants & Commissions Program Exhibition
Thursday, September 8, 2011 6-9pm
Viewpoint Opening Reception
6-7pm Private gallery tour with the artists
7-9pm Cocktail Reception
RSVP: rsvp@cifo.org / 305-455-3338
Each invitation admits two
Sponsored by Bacardi
Saturday, September 10, 2011 7-10pm
CIFO Art Wall Unveiling, CIFO has teamed up with Primary Flight’s Johnny Robles to create a block-sized mural at the CIFO Art Space
RSVP: rsvp@cifo.org / 305-455-3338
Saturday, September 24 and October 22, 2011 1-3pm
Cultural Family Spot @ CIFO (limited space)
$5.00 per child; Free for CIFO members – Ages 5-10
We suggest you RSVP and purchase your ticket in advance.
Thursday, September 22, October 6, and October 20 2011 7pm
Cinema @ CIFO; Select film screenings pertaining to themes found within the context of the exhibition
Viewpoint: 2011 CIFO Grants & Commissions Program Exhibition commemorates the eighth annual exhibition dedicated to the foundation’s grants programs at the CIFO Art Space. The emerging artists selected as recipients of CIFO’s 2011 grants are: Laura Belém (Brazil), Marcius Galan (Brazil), Fritzia Irizar-Rojo (Mexico), Begoña Morales (Peru), Amalia Pica (Argentina), and Antonio Vega (Mexico). The mid-career artists selected for CIFO’s Commissions award are: Tania Bruguera (Cuba) and Alicia Villarreal (Chile). This year also commemorates the first time in four years since the foundation has awarded its prestigious Achievement Commission, this time to David Lamelas whose artistic contribution in the past 30 years has been a pioneering force in the development of conceptualist practices and has laid the framework for a younger generation of artists who have expanded these practices in to their own.
Coral Gables Community Foundation Gala Kick-Off Party
Thursday, Sept. 15 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
To RSVP, call 305-446-9670, or email us at info@gablesfoundation.org.
Gala tickets, go to www.gablesfoundation.org, or call us at 305-446-9670.
The buzz in downtown Coral Gables will be coming from the patio at Morton’S the Steakhouse. Heads will turn as the Coral Gables Community Foundation celebrates their 20th Anniversary in a big way.
The public is invited to be part of the fun as we gather for wine and hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Morton’S.
Meet our 2011 Honorees, and be there for the big surprise. Since this is our 20th year, we hope to see all the past Foundation Friends, Board Members, Officers, and Chairs come out for the fun.
Thursday, August 25, 7-10pm
Catch Grill & Bar
Looking for a great relaxed environment on a Thursday evening?
Join us each and every Thursday at Catch Grill & Bar, located inside the Marriott Biscayne Bay, as we feature live music on the marina patio. The event begins at 6PM w/ the start of the musical performance @ 7PM ending at 10PM.
Enjoy a beautiful bay view and listen to the sounds of local artists that provide a set list of originals and covers that provide a great experience to compliment the atmosphere.
This Weeks Featured Artist is: Maria Zouroudis
Greek-American songstress, Maria Zouroudis is known for her powerful, yet heart-felt voice, delivering a fusion of pop, R&B and acoustic soul. Utilizing the internet to market her talent, Maria has captured over 6.6 million views and 30,600 subscribers on YouTube alone.
From creatively remixed covers to original compositions, Maria consistently delivers unique content that has allowed her to appeal to a very diverse, worldwide fan base.
Maria has received commercial airplay in the US and has been put on rotation in Brazil and the Philippines. She has also been featured on top Greek morning show “Fotis and Maria Live,†and graced the cover of Greece’s popular newspaper “To Proto Thema.“
In February, 2010, Maria was featured in the Youtube edition of “We Are the World,†which received 1.7 million views in its first month, as well as national TV coverage on networks such as CNN and ABC (featured on Diane Sawyer’s ABC World News). She is currently songwriting for other artists, working on her own album and performing nationally as well as internationally.
Website: www.mariazouroudis.com
Food & Beverage Specials:
— 2 for $8 Bud/Bud Lights
— $5 House Wines & Select Cocktails
— $5 Catch Grill & Bar popular appetizers
The first 20 guest that email me at RP@rodprattpresents.com will receive complimentary valet parking.
Patio And Table seating is available. No cover charge.
Event is Rain or Shine (Indoor capabilities)
Produced by Rod Pratt presents
Sound provided by BPS Live Inc.
Marketing and Promotional Support: Sandra Garcia
Ocean Drive Magazine Hosts “A Taste of Brazil” at Vizcayneon Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Â Had a great time with complimentary special Leblon cocktails the evening was also sponsered by Players Car Rental which displayed some amazing cars and The Cove Atlantis.
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The DRB Does DFH 120 Minute IPA
Wednesday 24th, 8:30pm – 5:00am
Democratic Republic of Beer
255 NE 14th Street
Miami, FL 33132
www.drbmiami.com
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Citizens!
Starting on Wednesday, August 24th we’re kicking off the end of summer by tapping one of the most sought after beers among many craft beer lovers, Dogfish Head 120 IPA!! (The worlds strongest IPA) Tapping begins around 8:30pm. We strongly recommend you try to be here promptly as this beer is in limited quantities and will go fast.
PS: Be sure to throw us your passport number or get one from us for bragging rights!!
About Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA via Dogfish.com
“Brewed to a colossal 45-degree plato, boiled for a full 2 hours while being continuously hopped with high-alpha American hops, then dry-hopped daily in the ‘fermenter’ for a month & aged for another month on whole-leaf hops.
120 Minute I.P.A. is by far the biggest I.P.A. ever brewed! Between 15-20% ABV and 120 IBU’s you can see why we call this beer THE HOLY GRAIL for ‘hopheads’!”
On August 18, a night of networking was brought by the monthly Thursdays on the Bay Business Networker. Guests enjoyed $5 happy hour cocktails and appetizers served by Catch Grill & Bar at the marvelous Marriott Biscayne Bay.
An evening of live music on the marina patio featuring top 10 US radio charting & Award winning songwriter & recording artist SJ. was enjoyed by guests.
Photographs by Betty Alvarez 2011
Flickin’ Summer Movie Series: The Breakfast Club
8.25.2011, 6:00pm
Gusman Theater
174 E. Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131
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Which character in the Brat Pack are you? This years Flickin’ Summer Movie Series theme is John Hughes. Thus far the series has already screened Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles. Next up is The Breakfast Club, as always the Gusman and Fabrika invite you to join us for the awesome party.If you haven’t been to any of the screenings yet, then you’ve missed out. No worries, redemption comes August 25 starting with happy hour at 6pm. The movie screens at 7pm, and the real fun begins with the on-stage dance party with the best 80’s tunes (and some of the cheesiest too) spun by Mr. Pauer.
We’ll also be giving out prizes so make sure to dress the part and show off your best dance moves!
Tickets are $10 available at the box office.
Biz to Biz Networking held their monthly networking event at Kyma Lounge on Aug. 17. Guests enjoyed a selection of Pintxos and tapas appetizers and Happy Hour drink specials featuring SX Liquors with door prizes.
Kyma Loung located at the Epic Hotel and Residences in Downtown Miami represents what the outgoing professional deserves and expects in South Florida. For more information to hold an event at Kyma Lounge please visit www.kymalounge.com
To learn more and receive information on upcoming Biz to Biz networking events please visit www.biztobiznetworking.com
Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011
Lights Out Miami dinner Benefiting Ability Explosion
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
City Hall
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
2004 Biscayne Boulevard
downtown Miami.
Specially priced at $85 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity To purchase tickets, call Irene at (305) 389-0009 or irene@abilityexplosion.org. Limited seating, reservations required.
Owner Steve Haas of City Hall – The Restaurant, the new bustling eatery on Biscayne Boulevard has partnered with Lights Out Miami to host a night of dining in the dark. Without sight, diners will rely on their other senses to blindly experience the delicious American brasserie style cuisine of executive chef Tom Azar. To make things even more exciting for guests, City Hall’s wait staff will be outfitted with night-vision goggles to help guide diners through the experience.
The evening will benefit the non-profit organization, Ability Explosion, which is dedicated to raising awareness and bettering the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Lights Out Miami will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at more than 100 local restaurants, that will offer multiple course wine paired dinners in the dark. For those who can’t wait until October, City Hall – The Restaurant is giving everyone a preview of the event on Wednesday, August 24, 2011.
Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres upon arrival and once seated at their dinner table, they will be blindfolded while served a three course, wine-paired mystery dinner. Those who have the savviest taste buds will be awarded a special prize.
March of Dimes Fundraising Event @ TXOKO
Thursday, August 18th, 9pm to 12am
TXOKO
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, 33132
suggested donation of $20
There will also be an after party at SET in Miami Beach.
Reschedule information soon.
Join the GMCVB for our Monthly Member Mixer
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Bayside Marketplace
A Talent Show-Down
Miami Shared Networker at The Chophouse on Friday, August 12, 2011. Â What a great crowd, networker and venue. Had a great time and met some great contacts.
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The Sh*t Robot Show this Saturday at Grand Central
Saturday 8.13.11
Grand Central
697 N Miami Ave
Doors 10PM | 21+
Mike Deuce | Josh Lecash
Email us at info@nightdrivemiami with your name to get on our Reduced Guest List
List closes at 12 Noon on Saturday
Check out our Exclusive interview at www.nightdrivemiami.com
Sexy Fridays @ Kyma Lounge
August 12, 2011, 9:00PM-5:00AM
Inside the Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way Miami, FL 33131
Inside the Epic Hotel
You are invited to join us for Sexy Fridays at Kyma Lounge. Get ready to mix, mingle and dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Joseph Anthony.
Ladies enjoy complimentary champagne from 9-11PM
Valet Parking Available
Mention my name Orlando Sanchez at the door for guest entry before 12AM!
For VIP Table Reservations, please email us at RSVP@beeventgroup.com
Looking to celebrate your birthday or any special occasion, E-mail us for great packages.
For the August networking event, a record number of 526 RSVPs were taken when chamber members of Colombia, Costa Rica, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Chile, Downtown Brickell, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama & Peru gathered at db Bistro at the Marriott Marquis. Guests enjoyed delicious canapes and a welcome drink.
With their business cards, the attendees were automatically entered a raffle for a lunch for two at db Bistro Moderne and a one hour lesson at Jim McLeeris Golf School.
Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011
Screening & Discussion: “Planes on Filmâ€
Sunday, August 21 at 2 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
Join HistoryMiami or a screening of news footage, films, and home movies reflecting Miami’s aviation history. Hosted by Miami Dade College’s Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, this program will feature a discussion by aviation experts, including historian Dr. Paul George.
Free and open to the public.
Info/RSVP Call 305-375-5792 oremail: e.info@historymiami.org
Family Fun Day: Trouble In the Tropics: Hurricanes
Saturday, August 13 from noon – 5pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
Will you be ready for the big one when it threatens our region? HistoryMiami invites you to learn how to prepare and create your own hurricane in a bottle. See a fascinating presentation by eco-Historian Frank Schena about Miami’s infamous hurricanes.
Free and open to the public.
Info: Call: 305-375-1629
Si vas a sacar un cuchillo, USAlo
If you’re gonna pull a knife, USAlo
September 8th, 9th & 10th at 8:00 p.m.
September 11 at 5:00 p.m.
On.Stage Black.Box Theater at Miami Dade County Auditorium
2901 W Flagler Street
Miami
Conceived by Carlos Caballero and Elizabeth Doud, Directed by Carlos Diaz (Teatro El Publico)
Tickets $20 Click here and Buy Now
If you’re gonna pull a knife, USAlo urges action around the apparently gloomy themes of petroleum pollution, hopelessness and absurd sea life in search of something upbeat to cling to: a magic solvent that will clean the ocean, the prospect of the perfect job that pays you to do what you love to do, or a piece of floating plastic garbage large enough to float on without drowning. This evening length work, Directed by Havana-based Carlos Diaz of Teatro El Publico, is about the petroleum industry, unemployment and mermaids and impossible love.
Using the rearranged texts of playwright Samuel Beckett as a foundation to piece together dramatic exchanges between an unemployed oil platform worker and an out of work Seaworld character actress, their alter-egos, (a real mermaid and petroleum itself), are drawn to, and react against one another as they make small talk around the woes of being jobless and watching the planet deteriorate in a sea of plastic and toxic pollution around them. The text is presented completely in both English and Spanish.
Young Blood: So Fresh
August 13, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Flagler Arts Space
172 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
www.youngbloodnwsa.wordpress.com
Flagler Arts Space host this year’s ‘Young Blood: So Fresh’ exhibit from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, at 172 W. Flagler St., across from the Miami Art Museum.
In celebration of NWSA’s 25th anniversary, twenty-one artists – all graduates of New World School of the Arts – will showcase their work in Young Blood’s 4th annual exhibition, open through September 3rd.
A portion of the sales will benefit the NWSA high school and college visual arts department, which helped shape and develop the artistic talents of this group. To visit the exhibition after the opening, make an appointment by e-mailing Flagler Arts Space at Flaglerartsspace@gmail.com or youngbloodnwsa@gmail.com
RSVP on Facebook!
For more information, visit our website at www.youngbloodnwsa.wordpress.com.
Curated By Danae Tarragona
Saturday, August 13, 10:00 AM
Government Center
111 NW 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
Critical Mass Miami Saturday@ 10:00 am.
We’ll be riding along the river, and up to the upper east side before going over to Midtown and back down to Gov’t Center.
This ride we are partnering with the Social Butterfly Foundation who are working to raise school supplies for girls in foster care. We will be stopping at the staples on Biscayne Blvd for supplies, but you can also bring your own.
It is not mandatory to participate in the supply raising, you can always just come out and ride. It will be a great ride.
Emerge Miami was founded in 2005 with the mission to strengthen social bonds between progressive individuals, organizations and independent businesses in South Florida in order to more effectively accomplish our individual goals. Miami Critical Mass events have been an aspect of Emerge projects since July of 2006.
If you would like to get involved and help plan future events, Please join us Tuesdays at 7pm at Sweat Records. See contact info below.
Get Involved in Alternative Transportation.
Have Fun with People in the Community!
For more information, please call Sweat Records 786-693-9309
www.sweatrecordsmiami.com
www.emergemiami.com
www.myspace.com/emergemiami
Live Nation + Culture Present Identity Festival
Frieday, September 30, 1:00pm – 11:00pm
Bayfront Park Amphitheatre
301 North Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33131
All Ages
More Info.
The IDentity Festival presented by Skull Candy show originally scheduled for August 25th at the Klipsch Amphitheatre at Bayfront Park in Miami will now be held on Friday, September 30th. Tickets for the original date will be honored at the door.
Original tickets that were issued for the Miami show and redeemed at the Tampa date on Wednesday, August 24th are no longer valid for the new Miami show date on September 30th.
Tickets for the rescheduled show on Friday, September 30th will be available tomorrow (Tuesday, August 30th) at 10 am at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster or charge by phone 800-745-3000.
Skullcandy Stage
Kaskade ~ Pretty Lights ~ Rusko ~ The Disco Biscuits ~ Chuckie ~ Booka Shade ~ Jessie And The Toy Boys
Dim Mak Stage
Steve Aoki ~ Dj Shadow ~ The Crystal Method ~ Holy Ghost! ~ Hercules And Love Affair ~ Le Castle Vania ~ Afrobeta ~ Doorly
Beatport Stage
Manufactured Superstars ~ Aeroplane ~ La Riots ~ White Shadow ~ Nervo ~ Chad Hugo ~ Marshall Barnes ~ The Eye
Thursday, 8/18, 4-7pm
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Exhibition Preview of “Joel Meyerowitz – Aftermath”
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Miami Art Museum presents “Focus Gallery: Joel Meyerowitz – Aftermath,” an exhibition of photographs taken by the only photographer granted right of entry into Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. For nine months during the day and night, Meyerowitz photographed “the pile,” as the World Trade Center came to be known, and the over 800 people a day that were working in it. The exhibition consists of 24 photographs, recently donated to the Museum and presented in the Focus Gallery section of the Museum’s Permanent Collection installation. The exhibition will be on view August 19, 2011 – November 6, 2011.
MAM hosts a special exhibition preview on Thursday, August 18, 4-7pm, for police, firefighters and emergency workers. The preview is free and open to the public.
Free admission
Parking $5 (with MAM validation) at 50 NW 2nd Ave
Contact rsvp@miamiartmuseum.org/305.375.1704 for details
Image:
Joel Meyerowitz
Searchers in Rubble, 2001
Vintage contact print
8 x 10 inches
Collection Miami Art Museum, gift of Steven E. and Phyllis Gross
Photo credit: Copyright Joel Meyerowitz, Courtesy Edwynn Houk Gallery
“Focus Gallery: Joel Meyerowitz – Aftermath” is organized by Miami Art Museum and supported by donations to MAM’s annual exhibition fund.
The Startup Forum – Social Media for Startups
Aug 16, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MiamiShared
990 Biscayne Blvd. 5th Floor
Miami, FL
More Info and RSVP.
The Startup Forum will present a workshop, led by Alex de Carvalho, on how to use social media to develop a community for your startup.
Alex will lead an interactive session that will include:
-Creating a social media plan that supports your business plan.
-The difference between social media, community management, and viral marketing.
-Understanding how and when to engage your community.
-Combining social media with your marketing activities.
-Integrating social affordances into your product or service.
-Finding the right agency or other external and/or internal resource.
-Recruiting talent using social media.
-Setting metrics and finding the right tools to measure campaigns.
-Examples of startups using social media effectively.
-Emerging types of social businesses and startup ideas.
Although the format will be lecture/presentation, there will be active audience participation. Be prepared to describe aspects of your business in order to address on-the-fly, real-world examples of social media and community management.
Location and Capacity
This event is being hosted and co-sponsored by our good friends at MiamiShared. Because of the nature of the event, we will be limiting attendance to seating capacity – no standing room participants. This means that no more than 44 slots are available.
Thursday, August 25, 6:30 p.m.
Miami Dade College’s historic Freedom Tower
Mural Room Gallery
600 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College
Tomás P. Regalado, Mayor, City of Miami
Gabriella Carlucci, Mayor, City of Margherita di Savoia
cordially invite you to the opening reception
Mona Lisa Unveiled
RSVP: www.mdc.edu/specialevents
Parking is available at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus Building 7, 500 N.E. Second Ave. Entrances to the parking garage are on N.E. Sixth Street and N.E. Fifth Street.
Business Attire
The exhibition will be on display at the Freedom Tower from August 25 to October 7. For exhibition dates and times, call 305-237-7700.
For more information on event, email mdcevents@mdc.edu or call 305-237-3635.
Heineken & Fabrika VIP list // Locos Por Juana Video Release Party & Concert
Thursday August 4, 9PM
Grand Central
Grand Central
697 N. Miami Avenue
Downtown Miami, FL
Grand Central + Heineken + Fabrika present:
LOCOS POR JUANA
Video Release party + Concert
Special guests: Mr. Pauer + DJ Beto (San Francisco)
Get on the Fabrica VIP List Here.
Wine Down Wednesdays at HistoryMiami on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Â This is such a fun event!!!!
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Friday, August 5th, 6pm-8pm
InterContinental Miami Lobby
100 Chopin Plaza
Join DowntownMiami.com as Brickell Gallery Night presents: Brazilian Photographer Mariza Formaggini
“Feel, Look, See & Love”
Mariza’s captivating scenes of Brickell
$4 Valet Parking or Take Metromover to Bayfront Park Station
Complimentary Wine and Cheese Reception with RSVP 305-854-3339
Art Crushes Cancer: Silent Auction
Saturday, Aug. 6, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Flagler Arts Space
172 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130
flaglerartsspace.com
Please join us on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. to bid (silently) for your favorite artworks at Flagler Arts Space, 172 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL.
The group show and silent auction is being hosted by local artist Ana Fernandez, and all proceeds will benefit two very worthy organizations:
The Jim Hunter Graduate Scholarship and the American Cancer Society.
For more info about the show and about Flagler Arts Space.
HistoryMiami invites you to Wine Down Wednesday
Wednesday, August 3, 5-8pm
101 West Flagler Street.
Relax and mingle with young professionals and downtowners for an evening of live entertainment, networking and wine. Free parking at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW 2 Avenue. To RSVP call 305-375-1614 or email: RSVP@historymiami.org. Click HistoryMiami for more information on this and other events.
Downtown Jazz Series and Miami Tower Film Series Presents When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
Tuesday, 8/23/11, 6:00 pm
Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33131
Free Admission
Film Series: 19th Floor Auditorium
5 – 6 pm – Reception/Free food platter/Cash bar and snacks
www.miamijazzsociety.com
Jazz Series: 11th Floor Sky Lounge
6 – 10 pm –Cash bar and Food
miamijazzsociety@gmail.com
Miami Tower, Sky Lounge, Miami Jazz Society and Community Cultural Discovery Exchange present 2011 Downtown Jazz Series Miami Tower Film Series Community Building and Education Series
In August 2005, the American city of New Orleans was struck by the powerful Hurricane Katrina. Although the storm was damaging by itself, that was not the true disaster. That happened when the city’s flooding safeguards like levees failed and put most of the city, which is largely below sea level, underwater. This film covers that disastrous series of events that devastated the city and its people. Furthermore, the gross incompetence of the various governments and the powerful from the local to the federal level is examined to show how the poor and underprivileged of New Orleans were mistreated in this grand calamity and still ignored today. (Documentary)
If God Is Willing And Da Creek Don’t Rise
Tuesday, 8/23/11, 8:15 pm
In 2006, director Spike Lee created an astonishing record of the cataclysmic effects of Hurricane Katrina on the city of New Orleans with his epic award-winning documentary, When the Levees Broke. Five years later, Lee returns to New Orleans, to see how the ambitious plans to reinvent the Crescent City were playing out. He finds a patchwork of hope and heartache just as a new disaster unfolds. The four-hour documentary is a continuation of the heart- rending story of destruction and rebirth of America’s most unique city. (Documentary)
Downtown Jazz Series and Miami Tower Film Series Presents Dodsworth
Tuesday, 8/16/11, 6:00 pm
Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33131
Free Admission
Film Series: 19th Floor Auditorium
5 – 6 pm – Reception/Free food platter/Cash bar and snacks
www.miamijazzsociety.com
Jazz Series: 11th Floor Sky Lounge
6 – 10 pm –Cash bar and Food
miamijazzsociety@gmail.com
Miami Tower, Sky Lounge, Miami Jazz Society and Community Cultural Discovery Exchange present 2011 Downtown Jazz Series Miami Tower Film Series Community Building and Education Series
A bittersweet tale of the increasing estrangement of a retired automobile tycoon and his wife. Increasingly obsessed with maintaining an appearance of youth, she falls in with a crowd of frivolous socialites during their “second honeymoon” European vacation. He, in turn, meets a woman who is everything she is not; self-assured, self- confident, and able to take care of herself. (Drama/Romance)
Heaven Can Wait
Tuesday, 8/16/11, 8:15 pm
Joe Pendleton is a quarterback preparing to lead his team to the superbowl when he is almost killed in an accident. An overanxious angel plucks him to heaven only to discover that he wasn’t ready to die, and that his body has been cremated. A new body must be found, and that of a recently murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant, the murderers, are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl. (Comedy/Fantasy/Romance/Sports)
Downtown Jazz Series and Miami Tower Film Series Presents Students from the University of Miami Band
Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33131
Free Admission
Film Series: 19th Floor Auditorium
5 – 6 pm – Reception/Free food platter/Cash bar and snacks
www.miamijazzsociety.com
Jazz Series: 11th Floor Sky Lounge
6 – 10 pm –Cash bar and Food
miamijazzsociety@gmail.com
Miami Tower, Sky Lounge, Miami Jazz Society and Community Cultural Discovery Exchange present 2011 Downtown Jazz Series Miami Tower Film Series Community Building and Education Series
Students from the University of Miami Band
Downtown Jazz Series and Miami Tower Film Series Presents Prom Night in Mississippi
Tuesday, 8/9/11, 6:00 pm
Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33131
Free Admission
Film Series: 19th Floor Auditorium
5 – 6 pm – Reception/Free food platter/Cash bar and snacks
www.miamijazzsociety.com
Jazz Series: 11th Floor Sky Lounge
6 – 10 pm –Cash bar and Food
miamijazzsociety@gmail.com
Miami Tower, Sky Lounge, Miami Jazz Society and Community Cultural Discovery Exchange present 2011 Downtown Jazz Series Miami Tower Film Series Community Building and Education Series
In 1997, Academy Award winning actor, Morgan Freeman, who lives in the Charleston, Mississippi community, offered to fund the first-ever integrated Senior Prom in the history of Charleston’s one high school. His offer was ignored. In 2008, Morgan offered again… the East Tallahatchie County School Board accepted. In this town of 2,300 people, its high school of 415 black and white students has, to this day, always had separate proms: one black, one white prom. Our film follows the Charleston High senior class of 2008 preparing and attending their historic, first integrated prom, in the context of strong emotions, traditions, and conflict inherent in race relations in the community, and in the deep south. Some of the white parents maintained their whites-only prom. (Documentary)
Tuesday, 8/9/11, 8:15 pm
With All Deliberate Speed
Documentary filmmaker Peter Gilbert unearths the legacy of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education — where it was ruled that “in the field of public education, the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place” — via never-before-heard stories from people directly responsible for, and greatly affected by, the original case. (Documentary/History)
Downtown Jazz Series and Miami Tower Film Series Presents My Life as a Dog
Tuesday, 8/2/11, 6:00 pm
Miami Tower, 100 SE 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33131
Free Admission
Film Series: 19th Floor Auditorium
5 – 6 pm – Reception/Free food platter/Cash bar and snacks
www.miamijazzsociety.com
Jazz Series: 11th Floor Sky Lounge
6 – 10 pm –Cash bar and Food
miamijazzsociety@gmail.com
Miami Tower, Sky Lounge, Miami Jazz Society and Community Cultural Discovery Exchange present 2011 Downtown Jazz Series Miami Tower Film Series Community Building and Education Series
Ingemar lives with his brother and his terminally ill mother. He may have a rough time, but not as bad as Laika – the russian dog sent into space… He gets sent away to stay with relations for the summer. While there, he meets various strange characters, giving him experiences that will affect him for the rest of his life. (Drama/Comedy)
Tuesday, 8/2/11, 8:15 pm
Simon Birch tells the story of Joe and Simon’s heart-warming journey of friendship. Simon Birch was born with a condition that makes him much smaller than all the other kids in town. Now, due to his condition, Simon thinks God made him this way for a reason and highly believes in God. Together, Joe and Simon go on a journey of trust and friendship to find the answers to many things. Their friendship is put to the test when some unfortunate events happen. (Drama/Comedy)
On July 28th, Biz to Biz Networking returned to Miami and held their After Work Networking Business Card Exchange at Chophouse Miami Bistro & Lounge. It was a great opportunity to network with other local businesses and professionals on a professional/business level after working hours. Guests were treated to discounted drinks and a variety of appetizers.
Biz to Biz was started 24 years ago by Harry Baum, publisher of a local South Florida newspaper to allow local businesses to meet in a relaxed setting after work. The goal is to offer a networking environment to help one build new business relationships. Biz to Biz welcomes all business owners, professionals, sales people and managers seeking to begin or expand their business lead referrals. Biz to Biz networking events take place throughout South Florida 8-10 times per month in different cities, allowing one to choose the location where one wants to network. Biz to Biz is currently looking for more Miami venues to host their networking events.
For more information about Biz to Biz Networking please visit www.biztobiznetworking.com or call (954) 838-9644
Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011
Butterflies on Bikes
August 13, 2011, 10am
Government Center – Downtown Miami
111 NW 1st Street, Miami, Fl
www.SocialButterfly.org
Butterflies on Bikes is a ride for a cause hosted by Social Butterfly Foundation where bike riders wearing butterfly wings will raise awareness and school supplies to benefit children in local group foster care homes. Meeting point and collection site will be at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill in the Shops at Midtown. Attendees are encouraged to donate backpacks and school supplies. Event is free and open to all levels, first-time bike riders welcome, butterfly wings will be available. Register at www.socialbutterfly.org
Location and Time: Meeting at Government Center Station in Downtown Miami 111 NW 1st St Miami, Fl 33128. Midway point and collection site will be at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill at the Shops at Midtown Miami. Saturday, August 13th. Bike ride begins at 10am, Collection site will be open 10am – noon.
An Artist Tribute Benefiting Lupus Foundation of America
Aug 27, 7:30 PM
Grand Central Miami
697 North Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
Tickets: $25 in advance
$30 at the door
Purchase tickets online.
(part of your ticket purchase will go to The Lupus Foundation)
Fab C. Productions, LLC, Lupus Foundation of America & The City of Miami Fire Department invites you to “An Artist Tribute” Benefiting The Lupus Foundation. Artist’s well known and locally will showcase unique art and photography dedicated to Lupus survivors at the new, and what has become one of the most lavish venue’s in Miami, Grand Central.
Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. is the foremost national nonprofit health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus; a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Their research estimates that at least 1.5 million Americans have lupus. It is believed that 5 million people throughout the world have a form of lupus. Many celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Toni Braxton are affected with this disease.
Graced with unequivocal elegance and class, this formal event will have an exotic vibe. Throughout the entire venue, inside and out, will have different painting’s and photography displayed by dedicated artists who are fully supporting the awareness. Deco One Interior Group, well known for designing the new Forge in South Beach, will also display their artful decor designs. Photos of Lupus survivor’s taken by photographer’s will also be displayed. Special art work of Romero Britto will also be the center of attention and will be included in the silent auction.
Edgy performance vignettes will heat up the evening including a fashion showcase featuring celebrity designer, Nicole Miller strutting her new collection from the Miami Beach store location. A few of the models who also are suffering from the disease will be involved. With honor, those survivors will be escorted by uniformed firefighters. South Florida Firefighters will also be selling their calendars with proceeds going to the foundation. For your pleasure, couture dresses artistically designed by JHouse will be uniquely displayed & worn by model’s posed around the venue.
View a video presentation for those looking to have more natural resources for the body. Zija is an international company that develop natural, earth-friendly products using the miracle plant Moringa. Testomonial’s of Lupus survivor will share their exprience.
Complimentary appetizer’s will be served by Chef Quenia Jean-Charles, of MixStyles Catering, who is best known for her unique food presentations when serving in the VIP rooms at The American Airlines Arena during the heat games. The chef will personally greet guests with a menu for their pleasure of what is served for the night. Also enjoy special desserts served by Lupus Survivor, Alexis Thomas of Kathy’s Catering.
Special invited guests will be involved in speaking on behalf of Lupus Foundation and the affects of Lupus.
Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of the CirqueEloize ID at the Adrienne Arsht Center of the Performing Arts on Monday, July 25, 2011. Â Photo’s taken with an Android phone.
Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.
Wow! What an amazing show, the choreography and the acrobatics were so awesome. I loved the bicycle routine, it was so astonishing. To me CiqrueEloize ID is a blend of Cirque du Soleil meets urban/street dancing. I highly recommend seeing CirqueEloize ID you will be so entertained and impressed.
Norwegian Cruise Line Sky Summer Soiree Tweet Up on Friday, July 22, 2011. Â What a great way to spend the afternoon aboard the Norwegian Sky Cruise Ship, eating some amazing food and drinking Miller Light, Coors Light, Blue Moon and Foster Beer. Â Thank You!!!!!
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Saturday Night Live with Power 96 Broadcasting Live!
July 23, 2011, 11 pm – 5 am
Club 90 Degree
Saturday Night Live w/ Power 96 Broadcasting Live! Ladies Free & Drink Free Til’ 12:30! Bottles Starting at $150! Music By: DJ Def, KC Chopz, DJ Icecold & DJ Tronic! Hosted By: Supa Dave!
Info: 786-425-3545
www.club90degree.com
Fuego Friday
July 22, 2011, 11 pm – 5 am
CLUB 90 DEGREE
90 NE 11th Street
Miami, FL 33132
www.club90degree.com
Ladies in Free All Night & Drink Free Til’ 12:30! Music By: DJ Sheriff, DJ David Pau & Dj Kaos! Bottles Starting @ $95 & $0.95 Drinks! Info: 786-425-3545
Bayside Rocks Festival
November 19, 2011, 2pm – Midnight
Bayfront Park
301 N. Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL 33132
baysiderocksfestival.com
Save the Date to Save The World
Bayside Rocks Music & Arts Festival scheduled for Saturday,
November 19, 2011 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami
A star-filled tribute to music legend Bob Marley will mark a concert extravaganza as the 2nd annual Bayside Rocks Music & Arts Festival offers up a jam-packed cavalcade of stars, and a day of peace, love & unity on November 19th 2011 in Miami, Florida.
This year’s Bayside Rocks will feature world music headliners Bunny Wailer, Luciano, Tabou Combo, Cultura Profetica, Gondwana, Warrior King and The Wailers, as well as some of world music’s most promising up-and-coming talent. Plus a special tribute to the Honorable Robert Nesta ‘Bob’ Marley on the 30th anniversary of his passing.
Produced by ROCKAZ MVMT (www.rockazmvnt.com), Bayside Rocks was designed as a fun filled day of social consciousness, community and environmental awareness on a musical platform with an urgent humanitarian effort to fight poverty and feed the hungry whilst providing ecologically engineered economic transformation on a global scale.
Music, art, fashion and food from around the world provide the backdrop to a truly amazing cultural experience.
Through the universal language of music, as well as vision for the arts and cultural media, ROCKAZ MVMT and its president and CEO Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks are striving to change the world for the better by empowering people to make a positive difference.
“Our ultimate goal is to uplift the spirit and inspire people of every ilk to give of themselves to help make the world a better place in which to live,†said D’Niscio Brooks. “We’re accomplishing this task by spreading art, culture and music while raising money to end poverty, feed the hungry and shelter the homeless.â€
This year, concert proceeds will include a food drive benefiting Curley’s House http://www.curleyshouse.com an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-to-moderate income individuals, families, the elderly, youth-at-risk, the abused, and HIV/AIDS infected individuals by providing the nutrition they need. Guests will be asked to contribute two or more cans of food as part of the cost of admission.
“Given the philanthropic nature of this event, we’re inviting all civic minded companies to join us as sponsors of this event,†D’Niscio Brooks said. “It’s a great way to get your name in front of tens of thousands of people while ensuring that hundreds of thousands of dollars are donated to a very worthy cause.â€
The Bayside Rocks Music & Arts Festival is scheduled for Saturday November 19, 2011 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami.
For additional information about corporate sponsorships and ticket sales for the 2011 Bayside Rocks Music & Arts Festival contact Margaret Kessler at 954-284-4819 or email her at media@rockazmvmt.com
If you can dream of a better world, you can make it happen.
For Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks, the driving force behind ROCKAZ MVMT, turning that dream into reality has become a vocational signature. Through the universal language of music, as well as a vision for the arts and cultural media, Alfonso has tapped into the social consciousness to uplift the spirit and inspire people of every ilk to give of themselves to help make the world a better place in which to live.
ROCKAZ MVMT produces a series of entertaining and fun-filled music/arts events around the world, all custom-tailored for the enjoyment of families and individuals of all ages and musical tastes. These masterful events feature multiple headliner acts, as well as some of the world’s most promising up-and-coming talent. Music, art, fashion and food from around the world provide the backdrop to a truly amazing cultural experience.
As befits its world-changing raison d’etre of empowering people to help people, ROCKAZ MVMT also is committed to changing the world through sound environmental practices. All ROCKAZ MVMT events incorporate myriad green initiatives (minimizing waste, recycling, etc.).
In the US, each spring ROCKAZ MVMT hosts the Miami Reggae Festival in Coconut Grove. With summer comes the annual Carifest NYC in New York City. And in the fall, Bayside Rocks Festival brings world music to downtown Miami. A fourth annual festival is slated to be inaugurated in Miami during Winter 2012. Additional festivals fill out the ROCKAZ MVMT calendar of events in North America.
But it takes more than great music to turn the dream of a better world into a reality. That’s why proceeds from ROCKAZ MVMT events are donated to established non-profit organizations that fight poverty, house the homeless and feed the hungry in the US and abroad. In fact, patrons are asked to bring at least two items of non-perishable food as a part of the cost of admission.
Changing the world for the better is an ongoing process in which ROCKAZ MVMT is proud to be a part. But perhaps the greatest gift we can offer people – and ourselves – is the empowerment that comes from knowing you can make a difference, and that we are in fact, making a difference.
Flickin’ Summer Movie Series: Sixteen Candles
7/28/2011, 6:00pm
Gusman Theater
174 E. Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131
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Our “Flickin’ Summer” movie series returns for a third season as we showcase four classic teen movies followed by an onstage dance party with MR PAUER. At only $10 per ticket, it’s a cool way to spend a hot summer night!
Flickin’ Summer 2011 continues with Sixteen Candles, the classic 1984 comedy from director John Hughes. Molly Ringwald stars as a young girl whose “sweet sixteenth” birthday becomes anything but special as she suffers from every embarrassment possible.
Come early to enjoy happy hour specials starting at 6 p.m., and stay afterwards to dance onstage with retro classics from MR PAUER!
Movie screens at 7pm
$10
Tickets available here:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Gusman-Center-for-the-Performing-Arts-tickets-Miami/venue/106692
August 27, 6 pm
Grand Central
697 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136-4100
Fab C. Productions, LLC, The City of Miami Fire Department & The Lupus Foundation of Florida invites you to become apart of “An Artist’s Tribute” Benefiting The Lupus Foundation. Artist’s & photographer well known and locally such as yourself will showcase unique art and photography dedicated to Lupus survivors at one of the most lavish and all new venue in the Miami Design District, Grand Central. The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. is the foremost national nonprofit health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus.
This event is scheduled for August 27, 2011. Appetizer’s will also be served by Lupus survivor caterers. Special celebrity invited guests will be involved speaking on behalf of Lupus and the affects of Lupus.
Graced with unequivocal elegance and class, this formal event will have an exotic vibe. Through the entire venue will have different art and photography displayed by dedicated artists such as yourselves who will be fully supporting the awareness. Edgy performance vignettes will heat up the evening as well with fashion showcase by the famous, Nicole Miller.
As you may be aware, The Lupus Foundation has provided aid worldwide. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Their research estimates that at least 1.5 million Americans have lupus. It is believed that 5 million people throughout the world have a form of lupus. Many celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Tony Braxton are affected with this awful disease. In this role, they have helped spread awareness for the organization, performed at Lupus Foundation events, speaks on behalf of the organization and has participated on an international missions.
All participants will be apart of ALL marketing and media placing logos and small info. Press and media will be covering the event.
Guidelines to participate:
Artist’s/Photographer’s will be able to display up to 3 photographs. 2 can be of the artist’s best work, BUT 1 has to be dedicated to Lupus Survivors. Please inquire of photographing or painting a Lupus Survivor. Fab C. Productions will provide full coordination of the shoot if needed. A small fee of $50 will secure your space in the event.
Interested Artist and Photographers please send an email to rasheida.smith@gmail.com
Thursday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m.
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
downtown Miami
historymiami.org
HistoryMiami, one of Miami-Dade County’s oldest cultural institution, has been accepted as a Smithsonian Affiliate. HistoryMiami will join 164 other Affiliate museums and cultural organizations in the United States, Panama and Puerto Rico. On Thursday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. Claudine Brown, Assistant Secretary for Education and Access for the Smithsonian Institution, will formally present HistoryMiami with its Certificate of Affiliation.
As an affiliate, HistoryMiami will have access to Smithsonian resources—including collections, scholarship, traveling exhibitions and membership benefits. The new Smithsonian membership benefits provided to HistoryMiami members may include subscriptions to publications, discounts at Smithsonian Museum stores and online stores, or travel and study opportunities.
This affiliation will provide visitors with a rich learning experience that will help them better understand our region,†said Robert McCammon, president of HistoryMiami. “By integrating with the Smithsonian, HistoryMiami will greatly enhance the educational experience of the thousands of school children served each year,” said Cecilia Dubon Slesnick, education vice president.
Established in 1996, Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program which develops collaborative partnerships with museums, educational, and cultural organizations to share Smithsonian Institution resources with Americans in their own communities. Smithsonian Affiliations works with Affiliates to enrich communities with Smithsonian scholars, public programs and professional development opportunities. More information about the Smithsonian Affiliations program and current active Affiliates is available at www.affiliations.si.edu.
“We are delighted to announce our new relationship with HistoryMiami,†said Harold A. Closter, director, Smithsonian Affiliations. “Miami’s story is, in many ways, the story of all Americans. We are looking forward to all the ways in which we can combine the strengths of both of our organizations – scholarship, collections, and educational programming — to tell this story both locally and nationally.â€
July 28th 2011, 8:00PM-1:00AM
Club Eve
1306 N Miami Avenue
Miami, Fl 33255
www.nikkisiixx.com
NikkiSiixx & FLSP Presents NETWERK
Hosted By: Art Morera
July 28, 2011
Doors Open: 8PM
$5 Cover For All Entry
18 and Over
Drink Specials: 2 For 1 Drinks from 9-11PM
DJ Heron Spinning All Night!
Live Art: Junk Roxxx & Kazilla
Live Performances:
Serum
Art Morera
The Benchwarmers Clique
Nick Strange
Shakespeare
Soul Simple: Pages and Kinetics of Out of Hand
Sponsors:
NikkiSiixx – http://www.nikkisiixx.com/
FLSP (Fully Loaded Street Promotions)
Womazing – http://www.womazing.com/
First 50 Receive a Goodie Bag From NikkiSiixx & Sponsors
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Next@19th
137 NE 19th Street
Miami, FL 33132
Admission is free and this event is open to the public.
Gender identity questions surface recently as the buzz of “Baby Storm,†the infant being raised gender-neutral, hits the media. On Wednesday, July 20, 2011, Elizabeth Schwartz moderates Next@19th’s gender secrecy debate, a topic that sweeps the nation as an increasing number of families choose to conceal their children’s gender identities in effort to raise them in a gender-neutral environment.
In a format modeled after the ancient Sanhedrin which legislated Jewish law, ideas will be introduced by a central facilitator and put to audiences for debate. Join the Next@19th community as they discuss how the Jewish culture and this new controversial way of parenting can influence your child’s upbringing.
About Next@19th: Moving Jewish Culture Forward
Next@19th was founded in July 2010 to engage South Florida’s diverse community in fresh culture, learning and spiritual experience through a Jewish lens. Producing original programming, the organization will host a range of events and activities. This 2010 – 2011 season promises celebrations of music, literary arts, visual art, education and spirituality as well as dynamic projects in partnership with Miami Book Fair International, the Jewish Film Festival and University of Wynwood. Next@19th is located at 137 NE 19 Street, Miami FL 33132, on the campus of Temple Israel’s historic site in downtown Miami. For more information please call 305.542.7732 or visit the website at www.nextat19th.org.
NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO A PRIVATE LOCATION
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Ladies, Gentlemen, honey badgers and the like:
Words & Wine is back and being hosted at PAX (Performance Arts Exchange)
If you have not had the pleasure of witnessing it for yourself, PAX is a lovely, up coming venue that offers local and international talent. It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.
Very exciting stuff happening this Summer. We just celebrated our one year anniversary and let me tell you we could have not been given a better birthday gift then the Award for Best Open Mic in 2011 published by the Miami New Times!
This is just the very beginning, join us for our Open Mic Every Wednesday! Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining it’s Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.
Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share some thoughts and be happy.
Starts at 8:30p
Open Mic List opens at 9p
No Cover
Great Drink Specials Full Bar
21 and over to come in please bring ID
Please help to continue this event at such a lovely place like PAX. Please do not bring your own drinks, they have a full bar inside. Let’s Have a great time responsibly and keep this venue clean and beautiful.
If any questions please email Nikki Rodriguez, Email: Art_is_life111@hotmail.com
Biz To Biz Networking at Chophouse Miami
Thursday, July 28th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Chophouse Miami
300 South Biscayne Blvd.
Downtown Miami
http://www.biztobiznetworking.com/events/chophouse.php
Biz To Biz Networking Comes To Downtown Miami
Thursday, July 28th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
CHOPHOUSE MIAMI
Biz To Biz Networking Invites You to Attend Networking at Chophouse Miami
Thursday, July 28th – 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Chophouse Miami
300 South Biscayne Blvd.
Downtown Miami
Everyone is Welcome to Attend
Enjoy networking, delicious appetizers
Bring Plenty of Business Cards!
$10 Per Person biztobiznetworking.com/events/chophouse.php
New Tracks: Works by Juan Travieso
July 23, 2011, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Flagler Arts Space
172 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
www.flaglerartsspace.com
Miami, FL – Flagler Arts Space will open its ‘New Tracks’ exhibit from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, at 172 W. Flagler St., across from the Miami Art Museum.
This show will feature paintings by local artist Juan Travieso. New Tracks’ will remain open by appointment through July 30th.
The gallery and studios were recently opened by a cooperative of eight local artists working to build welcoming and interactive exhibits in downtown Miami. Space has been donated by The Thomas Center, a real estate company committed to enlivening downtown Miami.
AMNIC, 2nd Year Anniversary
Wednesday, July 13th, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Amuse Lounge
1100 Biscayne Blvd
Downtown Miami
Join us on Wednesday July 13th, to celebrate the 2nd Year Anniversary of The American Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce (AMNIC) For a Night of Business Card Exchange
RSVP is Required
RSVP@fabulousmiami.com by Tuesday July 12th, 2011
Appetizers and welcome drink courtesy of Tequila Revolucion
Dress Code: Business attire
Biz To Biz Networking at Kyma Lounge – Epic Hotel
Wednesday, August 17th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Kyma Lounge at The Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Downtown Miami
Biz To Biz Networking Invites You to Attend Networking at Kyma Lounge at The Epic Hotel
Everyone is Welcome to Attend
Enjoy networking, delicious appetizers and Happy Hour Drinks
Bring Plenty of Business Cards!
There will be a table setup to display promotional items and brochures
$10 per person Includes a Great Selection of Spanish Pinchos and Tapas Appetizers And Happy Hour Drink Special & door prizes
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
MiamiShared
990 Biscayne Blvd.
5th Floor
Miami FL
The Startup Forum will present a workshop, led by Seth Elliott, on how to build (and present) an effective Pitch Deck for seeking capital.
What to Expect:
Seth will lead an interactive session that will include:
The 8 Critical Slides Required for a Pitch Deck
Key Elements for Each Slide
Best Practices for Pitching
Although the format will be lecture/presentation, there will be active audience participation. Be prepared to describe aspects of your business in order to address on-the-fly, real-world examples of building the Deck.
Location and Capacity
This event is being hosted and co-sponsored by our good friends at MiamiShared. Because of the nature of the event, we will be limiting attendance to seating capacity – no standing room participants. This means that no more than 50 slots are available.
We are sending this to you as a subscribing member of The Startup Forum FIRST – we won’t be publicizing the event until Monday of next week, to give you an opportunity to register if you are interested.
Here is the registration link for this event.
Hope to see you on July 19.
For the third year in a row Yelp Miami is hosting Yelp Eats! A dozen of Miami’s restaurants are participating and offering 50% off on nine items each.
Yelp Eats runs from Monday, July 11th – Sunday, July 17th.
Build your own three-course meal from select appetizers, entrées and desserts, or mix and match from the regular and special menus for an even fuller tasting experience.
Yelp is here to help you pay like a pauper and feast like a king.
# Morgans http://www.yelp.com/biz/morgans-restaurant-miami
# TiramesU http://www.yelp.com/biz/tiramesu-miami-beach
# Xixón http://www.yelp.com/biz/xixon-miami
# Pied a Terre http://www.yelp.com/biz/pied-a-terre-miami-beach
# Cha Cha Rooster at Lords South Beach http://www.yelp.com/biz/cha-cha-rooster-miami-beach
# Maitardi http://www.yelp.com/biz/maitardi-miami-3
# Eden http://www.yelp.com/biz/eden-miami-beach
# Wok Town http://www.yelp.com/biz/wok-town-miami
# Haven South Beach http://www.yelp.com/biz/haven-miami-beach
# Catharsis restaurant+lounge http://www.yelp.com/biz/catharsis-restaurant-and-lounge-miami
# Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood http://www.yelp.com/biz/jimmyz-kitchen-wynwood-miami
# Cafe Sambal http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-sambal-miami
Ocean Drive Magazine and Johnnie Walker’s Conquista La Noche at Bongo’s Cuban Cafe on Thursday, June 30, 2011.
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Meet your Neighbors at HistoryMiami on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Â Always a great event…great people, awesome food and good wine.
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Thursday, June 30th 2011 / Cocktails 9pm – 12am
Bongos
601 Biscayne Blvd
Johnnie Walker Black Label presents Conquista La Noche
With a special acoustic performance by Carlos Baute
And a live band show by Tartara
Please RSVP to JWBL@oceandrive.com
Must be 21+ to attend
Open Mic Reggae Jam
July 25, 10pm
Transit Lounge
729 SW 1 Ct
Downtown Miami
www.kulchashok.com
Open Mic Reggae Jam with musicians from Jahfe, Jagape Wili One Blood and More. Hosted by Lance-O – free
The Miami Chophouse Bistro and Lounge received a “facelift” this past June 24 as invited guests were treated to the new designed restaurant. Inside the restaurant, there was a section where guest can easily lounge for a drink in comfortable leather seats. The inside bar was designed from top to bottom of the many liquors that the restaurant served. Samples of the restaurant’s new menu such as Kobe Beef sliders, lobster bisque, Shrimp cocktails and many more delighted the crowds at this opening. Different kinds of White and Red wine was served at different stations. The outside bar also served guests with various types of cocktails and is the perfect place for a happy hour amongst the cool breeze.
For more information on the restaurant and its menu please visit www.chophousemiami.com
Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011
June 22 marked the date were the Chambers of Camacol, Costa Rica, Coconut Grove, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru united themselves for a night of major networking and meeting interesting people. Evelio Medina, President of the Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber gave his thank you speech on behalf of all the chambers with all its head representatives alongside him.
Local professionals met and mingled while promoting their business, shared ideas and expanded their business network and have fun at the same time. One lucky winner took the prizes of lunch for two courtesy of Scalina Ristorante.
This event was also made possible by Casa de Madrid, Mercado de Dinero and Rotary Club of Brickell. All in all, it was a great night that networking was the main course of the night!
Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011
Manu Chao La Ventura Miami debut concert
Friday, September 9th, 7PM
Klipsch Amphitheater
Bayfront Park
Downtown Miami
Manu Chao online
$33.50 tickets plus service fees through Ticketmaster outlets or the Fillmore box office or (800) 745-3000.
Tickets also on sale at Sweat Records (Miami), BASE (Miami Beach) and Radio Active Records (Fort Lauderdale)
General Admission / rain or shine
Rhythm Foundation members, call the office at (305) 672-5202 for direct ticketing.
Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of the Vizcayne and Nikki Beach Summer Party on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Â Had a great time and what an awesome view from Vizcayne pool area, I would be out there every day.
Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.
Mia Lounge Internationa Saturdays. Free Admission on Rick’s List!
6/25/11, 10:00PM
Mia Lounge Downtown Miami
20th Biscayne Blvd
Downtown Miami
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Vizcayne and Nikki Beach Summer Party on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Â Had a great time and what an awesome view from Vizcayne pool area, I would be out there every day.
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Sunday, August 21 at 2 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
HistoryMiami invites you to join us for a screening of news footage, films, and home movies reflecting Miami’s aviation history. Hosted by Miami Dade College’s Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, this program will feature a discussion by aviation experts, including historian Dr. Paul George.
Free and open to the public.
Info/RSVP email: e.info@historymiami.org
July 6 from 5 pm – 8 pm
HistoryMiami
101C West Flagler Street
First Wednesday of the Month
Relax and mingle with young professionals and downtowners for an evening of live entertainment, networking and wine. Enjoy live music by the Oscar Fuentes Combo and see our latest exhibition, Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Years.
Members & County Employees Complimentary Glass of Wine
FREE General Admission & Parking Available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue
$15 wine and food bar or $5 per drink
Culinary Treats and Drinks provided by 2B Asian Bistro
RSVP by May 30
Call 305-375-1614 or email rsvp@historymiami.org
Thursday, June 30 5:30 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
Fly away with HistoryMiami for an evening of celebration and discover how aviation has impacted Miami and its residents in the 20th century. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres and bar.
RSVP by June 17 to 305-375-1618 or membership@historymiami.org.
Free general admission
Summer Flickin’ Movies at Gusman
Thursday, June 23rd
Happy Hour 6pm
Movie 7:00pm
Gusman Center
174 E. Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131
Followed by Dancing on Stage to the tunes of DJ Mr. Pauer!
Our “Flickin’ Summer” movie series returns for a third season as we showcase four classic teen movies followed by an onstage dance party with DJ MR PAUER. At only $10 per ticket, it’s a cool way to spend a hot summer night!
We kick off Flickin’ Summer with Pretty in Pink, the classic 1986 romantic comedy from director John Hughes. Molly Ringwald stars as a poor girl who must choose between the affections of her doting childhood sweetheart and a rich but sensitive playboy.
Come early to enjoy happy hour specials starting at 6 p.m., and stay afterwards to dance onstage with retro classics from DJ, MR PAUER!
Flickin’ Summer is sponsored by the Miami Downtown Development Authority.
CANCELLED
Miami-Dade County Mayoral Debate
Wednesday, June 22nd
6:00pm-7:30pm
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
Carlos Gimenez and Julio Robaina, candidates for mayor of Miami-Dade County, square off in a public debate. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Miami Downtown Development Authority and the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts.
The After Party presented by 42BELOW Vodka
Saturday June 11, 10:30pm
Grand Central
697 N. Miami Ave.
Enter the Nineties
Reception: Thursday, June 16, 7-8:30 p.m.
Main Library
2nd floor exhibition space
101 W. Flagler Street
With a special collaboration from MARILYN GOTTLIEB ROBERTS and THE END
June 16 – September 13
This summer, as part of its year-long 40th anniversary celebration, the Miami-Dade Public Library System remembers the 1990s. That decade was a memorable time for the Library’s summer art tradition: exhibitions organized around one simple, culturally-loaded object or theme — shoes, boats, the alphabet, food, landscape, sound, dogs — with broad participation from many artists. Enter the Nineties adopts that format by inviting artists, writers, librarians, and cultural producers from Miami and elsewhere to trade zines (independent, do-it-yourself magazines or fanzines) with the Library. The Art Services and Exhibitions Department made a 90s throwback zine called Poetry and Power and will exhibit all the zines received in exchange.
Although zine culture dates back to 1930 or before, it flourished in the nineties. The show includes permanent art collection work from past summer shows, artists’ publications and seminal artists’ periodicals recently added to the permanent art collection; and the extensive array of traded zines and a lounge area for reading them.
For more information and a list of participating artists to date, check out the Library Exhibitions website. And you can also keep up with us on Facebook!
Downtown Votes! Downtown Miami Hosts Mayoral Debate
Candidates to Face-Off on Issues Critical to Growing Downtown Community
Wednesday June 22, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler Street
Miami
This Event Is Free And Open To The Public
As a kick-off of the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s Downtown Votes! campaign to encourage voter registration amongst new residents, the agency will partner with Miami Dade College and the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts to host a special debate between mayoral candidates, former Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina and former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez, in advance of the June 28 run-off election.
At the event moderated by Michael Putney, the host of “This Week in South Florida†on WPLG, downtown constituents will have the opportunity to ask questions of both candidates regarding their plans to support continued growth and development within Miami’s urban core. City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado will also be in attendance and will provide a few brief remarks prior to the commencement of the debate.
More than 80 residential condo buildings were erected in downtown Miami during the boom, injecting new life into the district and forever changing the City’s skyline. Out of the ashes of the boom-turned-bust, a 24-7 community has emerged with more than 70,000 new residents now calling downtown Miami home.
And more residents mean more voters: since 2003, Downtown Miami’s registered voter population has surged 184% — giving a much needed voice to the County’s largest employment center and economic hub.
Opening Reception and Artist Talk for Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other
Saturday, July 16, 2011 ï 6-9pm
Artist talk begins 6:30pm (Space is limited. First come, first seated.)
Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130
MAM members free, Non-members $20
Free event parking at 50 NW 2nd Ave.
RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.1704
The Board of Trustees of Miami Art Museum welcomes members and guests to the opening reception for Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other. Neuenschwander will discuss her work during an Artist Talk beginning at 6:30pm. Guests will enjoy a festive reception with Fresh Fruit Caipirinhas provided by Leblon Cachaca.
Miami Art Museum Presents Brazilian Artist Rivane Neuenschwander’s First Mid-Career Survey
Artist’s Collaborations with Musicians, Forensic Artists, Bar Patrons, Nature and Exhibition Visitors Result in Poetic, Yet Playful Works
Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other
July 17 – October 16, 2011
Rivane Neuenschwander, Chove chuva / Rain Rains, 2002. Aluminum buckets, water, steel cable, ladder. Dimensions variable. Private collection. / Rivane Neuenschwander, Primeiro amor / First Love, 2005. Pencil on paper, police sketch artist, table and chairs. 11 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. each. .29 x 21 cm. Installation view New Museum, New York. Courtesy the artist, Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York; Galeria Fortes Vilaça, São Paulo; and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London. / Rivane Neuenschwander, Eu desejo o seu desejo / I Wish Your Wish, 2003. Silkscreen on fabric ribbons. Dimensions variable. Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary, Juan and Pat Vergez Collection. All images courtesy New Museum, New York. Photo by Benoit Pailley
Miami Art Museum will present the first mid-career survey of the work of Brazilian artist Rivane Neuenschwander (b. 1967, Belo Horizonte, Brazil) focusing on over ten years of innovative practice. Neuenschwander’s work, which includes painting, photography, film, sculpture, immersive installations and participatory actions, combines conceptual rigor, sensory appeal, poetic evocation and viewer interaction. Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other (July 17 through October 16, 2011) punctuates the elements that have led to her reputation as one of the most unique contributors to contemporary Brazilian art.
Inspired by nature, time, life cycles, mysteries of perception and human exchange, Neuenschwander creates playful, sensual and often participatory artworks that blur distinctions between author, artwork and viewer. For some of the work on view, Neuenschwander is the sole creator. Other pieces are the result of collaborations with entities as varied as musicians, forensic artists, bar patrons, nature and the exhibition’s visitors. Motifs that repeat with regularity include mapping, measuring, trading and categorization.
“Rivane Neuenschwander is a very unusual artist in that many of her artworks are collaborations with ‘partners’ over which she has little or no control–rain, gravity, ants, the public,†said Peter Boswell, assistant director for programs/senior curator, Miami Art Museum. “She initiates situations and then lets them go, giving up control. That kind of generosity and openness is pretty rare and the results are often amazingly poetic.”
The exhibition, presented in Miami Art Museum’s plaza-level gallery, will include two of Neuenschwander’s immersive, viscerally beautiful installations, Rain Rains (2002) and I Wish Your Wish (2003). Rain Rains is an environment of dripping buckets, suspended from the ceiling to create an artificial rain environment. I Wish Your Wish is inspired by a tradition of a church in Bahia, Brazil, in which the faithful bind ribbons to their wrists and to the gates of the church; according to tradition, their wishes are granted when the ribbons wear away and fall off. In Neuenschwander’s version, visitors choose from thousands of ribbons printed with the wishes from past visitors to the installation and replace them with wishes of their own, turning private aspiration into collective responsibility.
The importance of film and literary sources can be seen in The Conversation (2010), a skewed homage to Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 film, and First Love (2005), a psychologically complex adaptation of Samuel Beckett’s novella by the same name. The Conversation, realized especially for this exhibition, is an immersive installation that investigates paranoia in an age in which privacy is no longer an individual’s natural right. In Neuenschwander’s First Love, visitors describe their ‘first love’ to a police sketch artist. The pencil sketches hang in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition, creating a very personal portrait gallery of perpetrators. In another work, A Thousand and One Possible Nights, Neuenschwander creates a calendar of constellation-like collages made by punching holes in pages of The Arabian Nights: Tales of 1,001 Nights.
In conjunction with the exhibition, Miami Art Museum has organized a satellite installation at Miami Dade College InterAmerican Campus, featuring a video art work in Miami Art Museum’s permanent collection entitled Quarta-Feira de Cinzas/Epilogue (Ash Wednesday/Epilogue). The video depicts ants laboriously hauling glittering pieces of multi-colored confetti into their holes, a reference to the aftermath of Carnival festivities in Brazil. The installation will be on view at InterAmerican Campus, 627 SW 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33135, from July 14 through August 7, 2011.
Cubic Collaboration: Brick x Brick reception and exhibition
Thursday, June 9, 3-5pm
Flagler Art Space
172 W. Flagler Street
Miami, 33130
Free and open to the public
Miami Art Museum presents the end-of-year reception and exhibition for its after school teen program, Brick x Brick. Entitled “Cubic Collaboration,” the exhibition will feature a large mesh wall hanging, portrait banners, clay sculptures, “vacant lot” paintings and more, all created by students from Girl Power and Mater Academy. Brick x Brick is an innovative after-school program aimed at teens who live near the Museum’s new home in Museum Park. It uses MAM’s building project to inspire integrated problem-solving and provide direct experience in fields such as architecture, computer graphics, geography, landscape design and sociology. To get the latest update on Brick x Brick from the participants themselves, check the Brick x Brick blog.
Meet your Neighbors
Thursday, June 30, 2011
HistoryMiami
101 W Flagler Street
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This is your opportunity to make new friends and get to know your DWNTWN. Participating Downtown Miami restaurants will be serving up tasty appetizers, Kork Wine & Cheese will be serving wine and Magners Irish Cider will be serving beer. Come explore Aviation in Miami the first 100 years.
HistoryMiami Members only preview from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Exhibition opens to the public at 6:30 pm.
Enjoy live music throughout the evening.
We’ve taken care of everything you just need to bring yourself to Meet Your Neighbors!
Please RSVP at (305) 379-7070 or by email to info@downtownmiami.net
The Welcome Channel VIP Kickoff to Summer Soiree at Largo Bar and Grill on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Â Had such a great time and the food was so good, loved the fish dip.
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Introducing the Miami Debut Art Avenue “A Different Way of Seeing Artâ€
Saturday, June 11, 2-10pm
Bodegon de Brickell
801 Brickell Bay Drive #2
Four Ambassadors [Restaurant & Bar]
Miami, FL 33131
Introducing to the public for the first time, a series of multi-media events from a pair of unique creators with a truly entrepreneurial vision. “Art Avenue†debuts this Saturday, June 11th, 2011 from 2pm-10pm at the Four Ambassadors Bodegon de Brickell (restaurant and bar) located at 801 Brickell Bay Drive #2 Miami.
“Art Avenue†Is: An event series and Art initiative where visual and fine arts meet production. The concept was created by CEO Laura Morello and Operations Manager Carina Belmonte who together started “Art Avenue†in Venezuela. Morello, with a background in social media and well on her way to achieving her Masters in film production here in Miami, and Belmonte, with a journalism degree who has worked closely with prominent media companies in Venezuela, are a tireless team with a grand vision of helping emerging and professional Artists of all genres achieve a voice and a platform in Miami for their work to be seen and sold.
Highlights: The debut “Art Avenue†event will include pre-recorded interviews playing on big screens featuring each individual artist’s talent and products for buyers and enthusiasts to preview. Clothing and accessory designers, some from Miami International University of Design including Morello’s own line of “So Kyut†accessories, will be featured on the “Art Avenue†runway next to booths where Artists; painters, designers, sculptors and otherwise creative minds will display their works both live and virtually by utilizing TV screens and the Internet. There will surely be surprises for guests to enjoy along with complimentary entrance, entertainment by a live local DJ and gourmet catering and cocktail specials.
Location: Brickell is the financial center of the major Arts and Entertainment – driven City of Miami, where multi-media and Art industry professionals collide. Today represents a new era of recession and do-it-yourself, where Art has been assigned a new identity by an information technology – obsessed and entrepreneurial generation. “We are holdong our first event in Brickell, where there are so many people who want to support the Arts†says Belmonte. “Art Avenue†is another creative solution born of the idea of the importance of bringing Art to the people.
In the Future: “Art Avenue†will be held every two to three months based on public demand and its creators’ instincts on where they feel the public will most likely enjoy it. With such an amazing start and the vision and drive of the professionals behind the concept, “Art Avenue†will surely be a name we all continue to hear about in Miami.
For More Information or to Participate
Call: 954-609-8703 / 786-564-2239
Email: Contact@ArtAvenue2011.com
Visit: www.ArtAvenue2011.com
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Sábado, 23 de Julio, 8:00 PM
James L. Knight Center
400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
1-800-745-3000
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Wine Down Wednesday at HistoryMiami on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Â I love this monthly event it is free and you get to see the museum (which is a awesome museum) and you get to meet some great people. Â Â FREE General Admission & Free Parking Available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue and $15 open wine and food bar or $5 per drink.
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NFL Players Bartend for Charity at The Ultimate After Work Party
Friday June 3rd, 6pm
The Grand Central Miami
697 North Miami Avenue (at 7th and Miami ave 3 blks from AA Arena)
Miami, FL 33136
SET Magazine will be hosting this After Work Cocktail Party Series featuring NFL players as they show off their bartending skills mixing juice, smoothies, energy drinks, and specialty elixirs. Event proceeds benefit SET Cares. Advanced tickets at www.celebevents.eventbrite.com
Nineteenth Annual Miami International Map Fair
Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 10 am to 5 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Downtown Miami, FL
This annual event showcases antique maps, rare books, panoramas and atlases from around the world.
Peruse and purchase antique maps from some of the finest map dealers in the world. Learn about maps through a series of lectures by experts in the field and enjoy special events held throughout the weekend.
Proceeds from Map Fair go toward maintaining and improving HistoryMiami exhibitions, educational programming and community outreach programs.
HistoryMiami Members: $5 Non-Members: $15
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Admission includes entrance to the international dealer’s marketplace, access to expert opinions on your own map(s) and the opportunity to win door prizes.
For more information regarding HistoryMiami’s Miami International Map Fair, call 305-375-1492 or email mapfair@historymiami.org.
The Fitzgerald & Kanner Trust for Historic Maps was established to endow the Miami International Map Fair, to support the growth of HistoryMiami’s map collection, and to foster an appreciation of historic maps through exhibitions, publications and educational programming.
In 1990 an anonymous donor established the Joseph H. Fitzgerald Trust for Historic Maps as a part of the museum’s endowment. The Trust is named after Joseph H. Fitzgerald in honor of his long service to HistoryMiami and avid interest in maps. The Trust has grown through donations of generous friends and map enthusiasts.
To make a contribution to the Trust, call 305-375-1615 or email development@historymiami.org.
Screening & Discussion: “Planes on Filmâ€
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Sunday, August 21 at 2 pm
HistoryMiami invites you to join us for a screening of news footage, films, and home movies reflecting Miami’s aviation history. Hosted by Miami Dade College’s Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, this program will feature a discussion by aviation experts, including historian Dr. Paul George.
Free and open to the public.
Info/RSVP email: e.info@historymiami.org
Family Fun Day: Trouble In The Tropics: Hurricanes
Saturday, August 13 from noon – 5pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
Will you be ready for the big one when it threatens our region? HistoryMiami invites you to learn how to prepare and create your own hurricane in a bottle. See a fascinating presentation by eco-Historian Frank Schena about Miami’s infamous hurricanes.
Free and open to the public.
Info: Call: 305-375-1629
Family Fun Day: Come Fly With Us
Saturday, July 9 From Noon – 5 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
HistoryMiami invites you to join our special guest Wings Over Miami Air Museum and enjoy a thrilling day exploring our brand-new exhibit Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Years. See how this industry has influenced our region, and continues to be a vital part of our economy. Make vintage, gliding model airplanes and fly them on our plaza.
Free and open to the public.
For more information call: 305-375-1492
HistoryMiami Event Listings – Spring/ Summer 2011
Wine Down Wednesday
HistoryMiami, 101C West Flagler Street
First Wednesday of the Month
June 1 from 5 pm – 8 pm
Stock up on those business cards and join HistoryMiami’s Flagler Street Society and the 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society along with members of the Young Professionals Network for an evening of wine, food and networking.
Members & County Employees Complimentary Glass of Wine
FREE General Admission & Parking Available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue
$15 wine and food bar or $5 per drink
Culinary Treats and Drinks provided by 2B Asian Bistro
RSVP by May 30
Call 305-375-1614 or email rsvp@historymiami.org
Tropical Adventures Summer Camp
Beginning June 10 to August 19 from 9 am – 5 pm
HistoryMiami’s Summer Camp is a unique program designed to engage campers in thematic programs and activities that allow them to learn while having fun. For 10 weeks, campers are exposed to indoor and outdoor hands-on activities, including gallery games, music, arts and crafts, drama, field trips to historic sites and many more exciting summertime experiences.
Members: $165/week Non-Members: $190/week
Free before and after care (8:30-9 am and 5-5:30 pm)
To register, call 305-375-1629, email: education@historymiami.org, or online at www.historymiami.org.
Miami River Boat Tour
Saturday, June 11 10 am – 1 pm
Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Enjoy this leisurely boat ride with HistoryMiami’s historian Dr. Paul George four miles upriver along the same banks where ancient Tequesta Indians settled. Discover the hidden communities, parks, restaurants, freshwater springs and the site of the rapids. Advance reservations and payment required.
Members: $44 Non-Members: $49 Children: $25
Info/RSVP: Call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org
Family Fun Day: The Majestic Andes
Saturday, June 11 from noon – 5pm
Join the Masis Bolivian Cultural Center at HistoryMiami for an exciting performance of traditional music and dance from the Andean regions of South America. Then, get the chance to make your own beautiful Inca jewelry.
Free and open to the public.
Info: Call: 305-375-1629
Aviation In Miami: The First 100 Years
Thursday, June 30 5:30 pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami
Fly away with HistoryMiami for an evening of celebration and discover how aviation has impacted Miami and its residents in the 20th century. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres and bar.
RSVP by June 17 to 305-375-1618 or membership@historymiami.org.
Free general admission
CEO Power Breakfast: “Breakfast in the Cloud: What You Need to Know About Cloud Computingâ€
Miami Finance Forum
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 9
The Bankers Club
2 South Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
Members: $20; Non-members: $55
RSVP: Elena@MiamiFinanceForum.com
Leading South Florida Technology Executives To Discuss Practical Applications
Of Cloud Computing For Legal, Financial And Other Professional-Services Firms
Miami Finance Forum’s CEO Power Breakfast and Discussion Moderated by Kaufman, Rossin & Co., Features Speakers from Terremark, CareCloud, Compuquip Technologies and ICG
The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will serve as host to a “CEO Power Breakfast†and panel discussion titled, “Breakfast in the Cloud: What You Need to Know about Cloud Computing.†The panel, moderated by Jorge Rey of Kaufman, Rossin & Co., will seek to demystify cloud computing and answer the main question on the minds of legal, finance and other professionals: “What exactly do ‘I’ need to know about cloud computing, and how can it support my business goals?†Unlike other panels that have covered cloud in broad, technical terms, this high-level discussion will provide practical strategies and tactics to leverage cloud services to benefit businesses. The event takes place at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at The Bankers Club, 2 South Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33131.
At the event, industry leaders will take a narrow approach to discuss and reveal practices that specifically relate to South Florida businesses in the professional-services industries. In addition, panelists will explore ways that cloud services can reduce a company’s IT expenses, enhance computing power, leverage software as a service (SaaS) applications and protect critical data.
Panel speakers include Marvin Wheeler, chief strategy officer with Terremark Worldwide, the operator of the Network Access Point (NAP) of the Americas, the only facility of its kind specifically designed to link Latin America with the rest of the world. The NAP of the Americas was sold to Verizon last month for approximately $1.5 billion to accelerate Verizon’s cloud computing strategy. Other speakers include:
· Albert Dosal, President & CEO, Compuquip Technologies
· Ed Gross, President, ICG
· Albert Santalo, Founder, President & CEO, CareCloud
The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) is a not-for-profit organization supporting the growth of South Florida’s network of finance and investment professionals. It is dedicated to expand the knowledge base and professional practices of its members while ensuring the region continues to attract and retain top talent. Its membership roster is comprised of professionals experienced in private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, legal, accounting and other related professional-services industries. Since its founding in 2006, the MFF has been known for its event series, including its panel discussions, private roundtables, and happy hour mixers. More information is available at www.miamifinanceforum.com.
On May 25, Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce launched their first Movers and Shakers Biz Happy Hour at La Barra Brickell. This was an opportunity for many local businesses not only from Downtown Miami but also businesses from nearby cities to experience what this chamber has to offer. Just as the invite stated, “to do business with Downtown Miami & Brickell’s brightest, most affluent, vibrant and desired zip codes. And by the way: Great people too!” This described exactly what this event and the true purpose of the evening was about. It’s President and CEO, Evelio Medina was the force behind the creation of this new Chamber of Commerce as this will be the first in a series of launch event. So stay tuned!
Lite Bites and Cocktail Bar sponsored by Brugal, L’Chaim Vodka, La Barra Brickell and Latin American restaurant-Cafeteria.
Congratulations to a great launch as we welcome Downtown Miami and Brickell Chamber Commerce. A new era of networking!
For more information on the chamber and to become a new member, please visit www.miamibrickellchamber.com; email: join@brickellchamber.com; Phone: (786) 728-0008
Photographs by Betty Alvarez
Wine Down Wednesday
The first Wednesday of every month!
5pm to 8pm
HistoryMiami
101 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
www.historymiami.org
Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind. Listen to live local music favorites, browse through our open galleries and exhibitions, enjoy culinary treats and drinks!
$15 for open wine and food bar
We have lanallamas monifonica playing and have partnered with Miami Chamber Young Professionals Network.
Free parking available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue
Generously Sponsored by:
2B Asian Bistro
The River
Berger Singerman Law Firm
Soul of Miami
Life is Art
Bayside Marketplace Artists’ Square
Every Saturday and Sunday
Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL
Bayside marketplace’s artists’ square is held every Saturday & Sunday (plus this holiday Mon) from 11am to dusk
Happy Hour at the Hard Rock Cafe
Thursday, June 9, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Hard Rock Café at Bayside
401 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33
More Info and Registration.
Please come support the Zoological Society of Florida on June 9th at our fundraiser at Hard Rock Café – Bayside. Join us for the unveiling of the limited-edition Zoo Miami Hard Rock Café pin, featuring Zoo Miami’s own jaguar, an endangered species . Enjoy a live band, hors d’oeuvres, and raffle entry to win various prizes. It’s sure to be a fun-filled evening! Please click on the image below to purchase a ticket for admission- your $10 donation benefits ZSF. Hope to see you there!
National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill Holds 23rd Annual Exhibition Opening reception:
Friday, May 27, 2011. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Borders Art Gallery
1601 SW 1st Street
Miami, FL 33135
Dates: From May 27 through June 24, 2011
The National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill (NAEMI) marks its 23 years of service to outsider art with its 23rd Annual Exhibition on May 27, 2011 at Borders Art Gallery.
NAEMI’s mission is to reduce the stigma associated with mental disabilities by discovering, studying, promoting, exhibiting and preserving the art of artists with mental disabilities. NAEMI strives to increase public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of art that is conceived and created by artists with mental disabilities, and to provide opportunities for their employment through the exhibition and sale of art works. Art created by artists with mental disabilities, also referred to as Outsider Art, pertains to art produced by self taught individuals, usually without any formal artistic training, whose work arise from an intensity of innate-personal vision. Although there is an explosion of interest in this art, it remains difficult for the work of artists with mental disabilities to be discovered or seen.
For over 24 years NAEMI’s deep concern with the lack of opportunity for artists with mental disabilities to have equal access to art exhibitions and employment in the arts has created notable exhibitions and catalog books. This project seeks to further the understanding of Outsider Art, the creative process, and the art exhibition experience with a uniquely enthralling art interpretation performance as well as through the work of artists with mental disabilities. The absence of this artistic expression in the cultural mainstream limits the scope of study of the human creative process, marginalizes the presence of a member in the community, and may perpetuate the stigma of mental illness. Experts uniformly contend that the whole community should be educated on the impact of mental illness and advocate for its complete parity with physical illness.
NAEMI collaborates with international arts organizations, local civic leaders, and artists to provide penetrating presentations and creative workshops on issues relating to mental illness, creativity, and advocacy.
Featuring the works of artists from the U.S., England, Spain, Chile, Mexico, and Paraguay. The exhibition is open to the public and sponsored by Miami Dade County Cultural Affairs Council and the Miami Dade county commissioners, Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceutica.
All 40 works featured in the exhibition will be available for sale with proceeds benefiting the artists and NAEMI’s goal of helping artists with mental illness from around the world.
The exhibition begins with an opening reception May 27 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – offering attendees a chance to meet the featured artists – and will continue through June 24.
NAEMI an international organization dedicated to discovering, promoting and exhibiting work by artists with mental illness launches a new exhibition with an opening reception Borders Art Gallery.
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com
The nationally renowned iStandard Producer Showcase returns to Miami
Tuesday, May 24th and Wednesday, May 25th!
Eve
1306 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136
Buy Tickets Now and Save $10 via Paypal.
This time we’re bringing a few special surprises!
But first, the guts of the event…Over these 2 evenings, 24 producers will showcase their tracks in front of an esteemed industry panel and the most vibrant and conducive setting! Winner will receive a prize package consisting of IK Multimedia SampleMoog & Amplitube 3, Ableton Live Intro, Indamixx USB, and much more (Full Product Details Below)…
May’s judges include Lamb (Grammy Nominated Platinum Producer for Missy, Monica, Keyshia Cole and more) Streetrunner (Grammy Nominated Platinum Producer for The Game, Ludacris, Lil Wayne and more), Mike Katz (Entertainment Attorney for Poe Boy Records), Drew Money (Producer for Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, etc.), Sean Pizz (Director of A&R Slip-N-Slide Records) and The Renegades (Producers of DJ Khaled’s Smash Hit ‘Welcome To My Hood’ & More), and VERY SPECIAL GUEST – Malice of The Clipse!
Malice will not only be looking for Miami’s dopest new producers and judging the showcase, but he will also be signing copies and selling of his new book “Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind & Naked” at the iStandard Producer Showcase – Miami Style!
Thursday, May 26th, 7:00 p.m.
Biscayne Boulevard between N.E. 6th and N.E. 8th Streets
The Miami HEAT in conjunction with the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), will stage a Miami HEAT White Hot Road Rally, hosted by T-Mobile SK4G, starting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26th when the HEAT takes on the Bulls in Chicago for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 5 will be broadcasted live on MiamiMediaMesh, the 3,400 square foot LED screen-the largest of its kind in the Southeast-which is affixed to the front of AmericanAirlines Arena. In addition to the game broadcast, in partnership with Burger Beast, 19 of South Florida’s food trucks will be set up on Biscayne Boulevard. Fans are encouraged to bring folding and/or lawn chairs, but no coolers will be allowed on the property. The Road Rally is free and open to the public.
The HEAT will provide entertainment including performances by hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco, the HEAT Dancers, the Humana Golden Oldies, and the Miami HEAT Rhythm Section. HEAT mascot Burnie, and the Xtreme Team. In-Arena P.A. Announcer Michael Baiamonte, in-Arena Host Dale, and DJ Irie will also be in attendance.
Starting at noon on May 26th, Biscayne Boulevard will be closed between N.E. 6th and N.E. 8th Streets to accommodate the event. Parking in the AmericanAirlines Arena P2 parking garage will cost $5.00 per vehicle. Due to the Biscayne Blvd. street closure, HEAT fans will be able to access the P2 garage through the Port Boulevard entrance. Both the Miami Hoops Gear store inside the Arena as well as a new retail trailer stationed outside will be open for business.
For more information, please visit WhiteHotHEAT.com
Marriott Biscayne Bay, one of Miami’s long standing landmarks was the place for guests to witness the realization of a $31 million dollar renovation on May 17. Noted as “the bridge to everything Miami,” this hotel is right in the middle of every popular area in Miami: Downtown, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Design District, etc.
As one entered the hotel, lovely hostesses greet you and indicated to proceed to the outside area were the celebration was. Upon entering the area overlooking the beautiful blue Miami waters, guests were treated to cocktails and food ranging from Paella, pulled pork sandwiches and pull pork on top of tostones. In the middle, where was a raw bar shaped boat with oyters and shrimp to the delight of the guests. In the dessert area, a sumptuous array of mini delicacies awaited you such as mini cheesecake, chocolate on a stick, coffee flavored indulgence etc. Libations and delicacies were provided by Catch Grill and Bar.
One big moment in the event was the actual christening of the Marriott Biscayne Bay which the general manager broke the champagne bottle on top of the rail marking the beginning of more years to come for this landmark hotel.
Congratulations to a great hotel!
Photographs by Betty Alvarez
Miami Art Museum Contemporaries Social With 10×10 Miami on Saturday, May 21, 2011.
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Cirque Eloize iD Kickoff Party on the Plaza at the Adrienne Arsht Center on Thursday, May 19, 2011. Â This is going to be an awesome show, so want to go see it.
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Go Green Fashionista & Expo 2011
Saturday, June 25th 6pm
Mia at Biscayne
20 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
Silent Auction includes art by Romero Britto, Tagua & Orange Peel Jewelry by Catalina Mora, certificates, items from ALL eco friendly designers,vendors and more!!
Free Raffle ticket for guests that donate to ANY charity!
Tickets: www.gogreenfashionista2011.eventbrite.com
Fab C., Miami Social Media Group, Romero Britto Art Gallery, and The Fashion Designers Expo cordially invites you to “Go Green Fashionista” 2011, an annual event going 3 years strong in honoring eco-friendly fashions and styles ranging from vintage clothing to original eco-friendly accessories and wardrobe vamping. “Go Green Fashionista” will be an evening of high fashion at its smartest. With the help of these new era designers, Stylist’s will assist and showcase along with the designer’s on our mission to have others to be inspired in this new way of style, and to provide another utilizing fashion idea, while lessening their expenses. A Special Japan tribute showcasing the uniqueness of Japanese fashion , styled by Celebrity Stylist Joey Rolon, pulling pieces from his South Beach store “Funky Sexy Coutureâ€. Rolon is known for enhancing fashion with a cutting edge, styling for fashionista’s such as Lady Gaga, Pink, Lil’ Kim, Ciara, Madonna and more. Rolon has his styles featured in high fashion magazines such as Elle, W, and of course Ocean Drive to name a few. You can also catch styles by Joey Rolon worn by celebs on many red carpet appearances. He is also behind the creation of the famous decorated eye wear glasses worn by “Jersey Shore†cast member Snooki.
Fashion Showcase will also include: RAX Collection, jewelry and accessories that are Earth friendly and handcrafted with natural materials from the environment; Inta Gansone’s funky style dresses made out of newspaper and other recycled products; Haitian Hand Bag Designer, Adjanie Muller, embodied by the environment with natural materials and great influence from her Caribbean lifestyle. You can find her collection in various stores in South Florida. AshikoBela by Jessica Jimenez designs exquisite handcrafted one-of-a-kind frames with designs adorned with reused chains, lace, studs, and crystals, with her personal artist (Joel Arellano) to hand-paint to transition their style. Vintage fashion is also one of the most popular fashion forward steps to going green. Enjoy fashion showcase filled with styles ranging from the 60’s to the 90’s with a bit of today’s edge by RagHouse:Vintage Indie Fashion. Joining “Go Green Fashionista†this year will be Miami’s own, The Fashion Designers Expo who will be coordinating the entire fashion show production.
Guests attending will be able to sample eco-friendly products as well as visit different vendor booth presenting their “green” products such as natural soaps, beauty products, skin care amongst others. Complimentary organic food, vegetarian appetizers, natural juices, fruits, and more!! Also enjoy Organic Vodka tasting inside!
This year, our eco friendly fashion designer’s will each represent a charity organization dealing with the environment, clothing the poor, donations, amongst others and help. ALL guests will be able to help their favorite designer by helping them in fundraising and donations to their chosen charity, including relief efforts for Japan and Haiti. Guests will also be provided with information on all organizations for their support. Enjoy a night of eco friendly fashion showcasing and art, while helping each with the awareness of their charity.
www.habitat.org
www.friendsoftheorphans.org
www.oglhaiti.com
www.thebigblueandyou.com
www.peaceloveinternational.org
www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
www.miamirescuemission.com
www.fredomisnotfree.com
Wednesday May 18, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Stearns Weaver Law Firm
150 West Flagler Street
3rd Floor
Miami, FL, FL 33130
Join Stearns Weaver and Dream in Green this Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 5:30pm- 7:30pm, to celebrate our Green Schools Challenge teachers and principals who have led the way in greening their schools this year.
Our teachers and principals are at the frontline of the future and their abounding energy and passion for creating a greener world is truly inspirational. Come out and show your appreciation for the awesome job they do every day!
Complimentary parking in the Museum Tower.
R.S.V.P. required, just click here.
For the first time ever Rik Rak Salon & Spa and Gilt City Miami, the widely acclaimed online destination for luxury services and experiences, are teamed up to host the SPRING INTO BEAUTY event at Rik Rak’s newest location, JW Marriott Marquis Miami.
Rik Rak and Gilt City friends relished in an evening of lavish pampering, delicious treats and savory cocktails while toasting to guilty pleasures. Guests experienced Rik Rak’s wide spectrum of miniature luxury services including eyelash applications, manicures and neck & hand massages, while indulging in frosted treats from Buttercream Cupcakes & Coffee.
Gilt City Miami has been delivering insider access to some of the most coveted and exclusive lifestyle experiences. To launch the SPRING INTO BEAUTY event, Gilt City Miami offered members a choice of two select packages: 50 minute Tropical Body Polish and Signature Manicure as well as a Women’s Cut, Style and Blow Dry. Both packages include a VIP invitation to the SPRING INTO BEAUTY event at the JW Marriot Marquis Miami.
For more information about Rik Rak Salon & Spa at the Marriott Marquis please call (305) 371-7324 or visit www.rikrak.com
Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011
Smash Art: A Piñata Breaking Performance
May 21, 7 – 10 p.m.
Flagler Arts Space
172 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
flaglerartsspace.com
Flagler Arts Space will unveil its newest interactive experiment, ‘Smash Art: A Piñata Breaking Performance,’ on Saturday, May 21, from 7-10 p.m. at 172 W. Flagler St., across from the Miami Art Museum.
This show, a collection of dozens of fine-art piñatas built by Flagler Arts Space members and other local artists, will feature a series of ‘you buy it, you break it’ piñata destructions. The hidden contents of each purchased piñata will be revealed, fulfilling the artwork’s purpose, and enabling viewers to appreciate the artist’s ideas. The show will remain open by appointment until Friday, June 4.
The gallery and studios were recently opened by a cooperative of eight local artists working to build welcoming and interactive exhibits in downtown Miami. The artists — Annie Blazejack, David Olivera, Juan Travieso, Leonardo Castañeda, Nicole Mucher, Nicole Serize, Noah Garcia, Ray Lopez, and Reinier Gamboa — began their art-making at Miami magnet arts high schools, and have recently returned from continuing their studies at some of the nation’s top art schools. Gallery and studio space has been donated by The Thomas Center, a real estate company committed to enlivening downtown Miami.
For more information, email flaglerartsspace@gmail.com or visit http://flaglerartsspace.wordpress.com
KCC Productions and the Miami Jazz Society present baritone LeNard Rutledge at Skylounge
May 11 at 7 PM
Skylounge
100 SE 2nd Street
Miami
The Downtown Jazz Series, now in its fourth year, is free. Parking is available in the building for a $10 event rate, and the free Metro Mover’s Knight Center stop is in the building. Food and beverage are available in the Sky Lounge. For more information call 305-539-7084.
Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. Growing up in Miami, Florida, LeNard was always surrounded by many different musical styles. His parents had an extensive music collection ranging from Classical, Jazz, Hymns and the funk of James Brown.
In the fall of 1984, LeNard went to St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, NC. LeNard was awarded a Band Scholarship by Dr. Harold Jeffries (Director of Bands). It was in Raleigh when LeNard’s musical journey took flight. In the fall of 1984, he recorded two jingles for WLLE, a local AM radio station. He played drums, co-wrote and sang background vocals. He played timpani and general percussion in the Concert band and was the back–up drummer for the Jazz Ensemble. After a year of hinting and periodic begging, LeNard got his first big break. In the fall of 1986, LeNard sang the ballad “Teach Me Tonight†at the Annual Spring Concert. His confidence grew as he sang more songs, which led to other projects such as studio work and voice-over jobs. For fear of letting his drumming chops falter, LeNard played at area clubs to keep the rust away. A musical friend (Rick Best) introduced him to song writing.
In 1992, Stanley Baird, an area saxophonist, asked LeNard to submit songs for his upcoming CD, Stop, Look & Listen. Stan recorded three of his songs and released them on his label, Saxony Records. In 1995, LeNard submitted two of those songs to the Billboard Songwriting Contest. One of the songs, “So In Love (with you)” placed in the top 1% of 50,000 R&B entries. In the fall of 1995, he returned for a while to Miami. Needing extra cash to return to school, a childhood friend, Alan Morley told him he could earn extra money producing Rap and Hip-Hop Music. He introduced him to Gary Bradshaw (a Miami Rapper). From October 1995 to January 1996, LeNard “ghost wrote†and produced 9 original tracks for Gary. After returning to school in January of 1996, LeNard made the Dean’s List and Graduated in May 1997 with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Hygiene and Safety.
In May 1997, LeNard moved back to Miami. In October 1997, LeNard auditioned as a vocalist for the Melton Mustafa Orchestra. He got the gig and was the featured vocalist until 2003. LeNard has been a featured vocalist at area jazz spots in South Florida. The Museum of Contemporary Art, the Van Dyke Café and O’Hara’s Jazz Pub are the most notable. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnenna Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine. His first CD, Hello World, was released in November.
Join Miami’s Young Professional Cultural Community At The Annual Mam Contemporaries Social With 10×10 Miami
Saturday, May 21, 7-10pm
Miami Art Museum
101 W Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130
FREE garage parking at the Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW 2nd Ave.
Cost: Free for MAM Contemporaries and members of participating organizations.
Guests $10
(Organizations who wish to participate should contact mamcontemporaries@miamiartmuseum.org / 305.375.2617.)
Contact: mamcontemporaries@miamiartmuseum.org / 305.375.2617
Join the MAM Contemporaries and Miami’s non-profit and cultural organizations for an artful evening at the annual MAM Contemporaries Social. Learn about the organizations that have contributed to the cultural vitality of South Florida, and hear from 10 creative Miami minds during a special 10×10 Miami presentation with emcee Brandi Reddick, Art in Public Places, and: Stephanie Ansin, Playground Theatre; George Sanchez Calderon, Artist/ Tomorrowland; Claudio Faria, Ornare; Thais Fontenelle, Design Curator; Richard Haig, Panic Bomber; Michael Laas, ECS- Environmental Creative Solutions; Julian Martin and Erika Morales, Lemon Yellow; Ofer Mizrahi, Miami Ironside Studios; and Chad Oppenheim, Architect.
Partners include: ArtCenter/South Florida, Best Buddies, Community Partnership for the Homeless, Cornell Club, Ecomb, Girls’ Club, HistoryMiami, LegalArt, Miami Science Museum, NextGen, Rotaract, Surfrider Foundation, University of Chicago Alumni Association and Wynwood Art Fair.
Open, donation bar. Support provided by Novela Law. Hors d’Å“uvres provided by The Local. Media partner: SocialMiami.com. Decor provided by Koncept Events.
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MAM Contemporaries, Miami Art Museum’s dynamic support organization, is a group of young professionals who are curious about Miami’s constantly evolving art scene. This cosmopolitan group, open to MAM members between the ages of 21 to 41, offers those interested in the visual arts the opportunity to contribute to the cultural vitality of South Florida through art-related events and programs.
Saturday, June 11 from noon – 5pm
HistoryMiami
101C West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130
Join the Masis Bolivian Cultural Center at HistoryMiami for an exciting performance of traditional music and dance from the Andean regions of South America. Then, get the chance to make your own beautiful Inca jewelry.
Free and open to the public.
Info: Call: 305-375-1629
Beginning June 10, 2011 from 9 am – 5 pm
HistoryMiami
101C West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130
HistoryMiami’s Summer Camp is a unique program designed to engage campers in thematic programs and activities that allow them to learn while having fun. For 10 weeks, campers are exposed to indoor and outdoor hands-on activities, including gallery games, music, arts and crafts, drama, field trips to historic sites and many more exciting summertime experiences.
Members: $165/week Non-Members: $190/week*
Free before and after care (8:30-9 am and 5-5:30 pm)
To register, call 305-375-1629, email: education@historymiami.org, or online at www.historymiami.org.
Every first Wednesday of the month from 5 – 8pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
Don’t sit in rush hour traffic when you can be drinking wine, listening to live music and mingling with other professionals at HistoryMiami.
Free parking at 50 NW 2 Ave.
Free and open to the public.
Members: Complimentary Glass of Wine
RSVP to 305-375-1614 or rsvp@historymiami.org
Saturday, May 14 from noon – 5pm
HistoryMiami
101C West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130
For years, tourists have flocked to our region and returned home with mementos, such as those on view in our latest exhibit, Souvenir Maps and Plates of Florida. Come to HistoryMiami and have a look at them and enjoy making your own kitschy souvenirs!
Free and open to the public.
Info: Call: 305-375-1629 or email: education@historymiami.org
Britney Spears Announces Miami Concert Date for Her “Femme Fatale†Tour with Special Guest Nicki Minaj
July 22, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
Britney Spears returns to the AmericanAirlines Arena for an out of this world concert performance on July 22, 2011 as part of her Femme Fatale Tour, joined by special guest Nicki Minaj. The pop superstar’s highly anticipated summer tour will feature hits from her seventh studio album including “Till The World Ends†and “Hold It Against Me.†The all female line-up will also include Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. through Ticketmaster.
To find out more about show updates, upcoming events and the latest news at AmericanAirlines Arena, visit www.aaarena.com or connect with us on Facebook.com/AmericanAirlinesArena and Twitter.com/AAArena.
Wine Down Wednesday at HistoryMiami on Wednesday, May 4, 2011.  We enjoyed live music by Raffa & Rainer and delicious mini cupcakes by Nom! Nom! Nom! Cupcakes.
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May 11, 5-7pm
111 SW 1st AVE
Miami, FL 33130
Wok Star cooking class
April 30, 2011, 12-3pm
Jungle Walls Miami
129 NW South River Drive
Downtown Miami River
FL 33128
wokstar.us/Classes.html
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Wok Star cooking class at Jungle Walls Miami! Transform weeknight dinners with my easy technique and Wok Star Kit without recipes or measuring.
3 dishes savored with drinks sponsored by Gancia Prosecco and Fiji Water
Visit my class page for MENU, PREPAYMENT OPTIONS.
Giveaways, tons of tips, chance to stir fry and meet cool people.
Prepay and get Half Price Class ($32 instead of $65) :
1. if you bring a guest or
2. if you purchase a Wok Star Kit
Wednesday, May 4, 5-8pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL, 33130
Join HistoryMiami the first Wednesday of the month to experience new wines, new exhibitions, and new people with HistoryMiami’s Wine Down Wednesday!
Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind. Don’t sit in rush hour traffic when you can be drinking wine, listening to live music and mingling with other professionals.
Free General Admission Free glass of wine for HistoryMiami members & Miami-Dade County Employees.
FREE Parking available at: 50 NW 2nd Avenue
To RSVP call: 305.375.1614 or e-mail rsvp@historymiami.org.
WWE Kicks Off South Florida’s Road To Wrestlemania 28
May 2, 2011, 9:30 a.m.
AmericanAirlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
Dwayne “The Rock†Johnson Joins John Cena, Randy Orton,The Miz, CM Punk and More for Kmart presents WWE Monday Night Raw Live at AmericanAirlines Arena
The people’s champion, Dwayne “The Rock†Johnson, returns to his hometown of Miami to celebrate his birthday, and joins WWE and Smackdown superstars for the biggest and most out of control birthday celebration on television, live at AmericanAirlines Arena on May 2, 2011.
The evening’s tag team main event will feature John Cena and Randy Orton vs. WWE Champion The Miz and CM Punk. Fans will also witness WWE stars King Sheamus, John Morrison, Daniel Bryan, Natalya, The Nexus, R-Truth and more.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and the AmericanAirlines Arena box office, starting at just $20.
Young Stars Music Showcase celebrating the Latin Billboard Awards 2011
Tuesday April 26, 9pm
Mia Biscayne
20 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Fla.
No Cover All Night
www.conexioneurolatina.com
Celebrating Latin Billboard Music Week in Miami, Conexion Eurolatina invites you to the Young Stars Music Showcase at Mia Biscayne.
Performing that night…Katia Nicole, Cyndi Moon, Jackie Rugel, Don Kino, Yrs. Truly, Angel Valdez, Louiso and Dyverse !!
Spinning live DJ Shotgun!
Red Carpet begins at 9pm / Showcase begins at 10:15pm
RSVP for vip, media and red carpet: leandy@conexioneurolatina.com
VIP and Bottle Service Available…please RSVP !
Don’t miss the “Latin Billboard Awards’ Thursday April 28 at 7pm, broadcast live on the Telemundo Network.
If you would like to attend the event free please send a message to the page:
Miami Bouquet: Works from the Flagler Temporary Collection
May 7, 2011, 5-10 pm
Flagler Arts Space
172 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130
flaglerartsspace.com
Miami Bouquet: Works from the Flagler Momentary Collection
Miami, FL – Flagler Arts Space will open its ‘Miami Bouquet’ exhibit from 5 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at 172 W. Flagler St., across from the Miami Art Museum.
This juried show will feature paintings by local artists Fabian de la Flor, Edgar Cuarezma, David Bennett, and others. Curated by Ray Lopez and David Olivera, ‘Miami Bouquet’ will remain open by appointment through May 16th.
The gallery and studios were recently opened by a cooperative of eight local artists working to build welcoming and interactive exhibits in downtown Miami. Space has been donated by The Thomas Center, a real estate company committed to enlivening downtown Miami.
For more information, email flaglerartsspace@gmail.com or visit http://flaglerartsspace.wordpress.com
image is a painting by Fabian de la Flor, ‘everyones fault but mine’
Souvenir Maps and Plates Opening Reception at HistoryMiami on Thursday, April 21, 2011.
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Every Thursday 5pm-10pm
The Intercontinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami FL 33131
RSVP Here.
Happy Hour 5-7pm
$3 Beers $4 Wines $5 Cocktails & Priceless Networking
Hosted By: Miami Match www.miamimatch.com
Suited For Success www.dressforsuccess.org
“Dating With A Purpose†–
Ladies donate handbags & Men dontate shoes & belts
Tony Major Events
Business Networking Happy Hour
“Where Business Happens… Face to Face”
*No Cover This week come meet CEO’s Entrepreneurs and Business Owners of all Industry Types.
*$4. Valet
Happy Hour Specials Bring Lots of Business Cards!
Register Today And You Will Be Entered To Win! Lunch For 2 At: Intercontinental Hotel Miami Indigo Bar & Restaurant 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL
*Must be present to win
Register in advance and our staff will go to work to find the right connections for you…our #1 goal is your success! We want to connect you with the people that can help grow your business.
Easter Sunday Brunch @ db Bistro Moderne
April 24, 2011, 11am-3pm
db Bistro Moderne Miami – in the JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Blvd Way
Inside – JW Marriott Marquis Miami
Miami, FL 33131
Website.
Delicious 3 course Easter Brunch for $38 per person.
Enjoy such dishes as moules poulette, lamb shank, roasted striped bass, duck confit and also the original db burger.
Also there are plenty of other options available such as oyster and shellfish platters, assorted French cheeses and salads.
Bikini Week 2011 Tour at Marriott Biscayne Bay on Saturday, April 16, 2011.
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Friday, April 29, 6:30pm-9:30pm
MIAC III, Away From the Horde
Miami Dade Public Library System’ Main Library, Cultural Plaza
101 West Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130
The art exhibit will take place from April 29 to May 29.
An exhibition presented by the Miami International Cultural Alliance (MICA) and directed by Sophie Videment.
The third edition of the MIAC, the MIAC III, Away From the Horde is a thematic group exhibition about the psychological, spiritual and emotional states of mind which appear when being physically or personally apart from others. Each work explores several aspects of self introspection, free spirit, underground worlds and wisdom.
You fill find works from world renowned artists dialoguing with young talent’s, all originated from eleven countries represented in our vibrant, multicultural city.
The MIAC III, Away From the Horde features a selection of paintings, videos, photographs, and sculptural installations by artists Daniel Azulay, Daniele Ballerini, Michèle Beaudin, Alice Betancourt, Perez Celis, Ofra Ben David, Ira Eduardovna, Rodrigo Fló, Horst Kohlem, Friedrich Kunath, Paulo Laborne, Wanderson Marccio, Marithou, Jill Mulleady, Philip Ross Munro, Nelson Neirner, Rafal Olbinski, Tomasz Rut, AnalÃa Sandleris, Serge Strosberg, Guy Syllien, Alicia H.Torres.
The MIAC is an annual exhibition presented by the Miami International Cultural Alliance (MICA) and directed for the third consecutive year by Sophie Videment. Art Advisor, member of the European Chamber of Expert-Advisors in Fine Arts, Sophie Videment has curated several exhibitions in Europe and the United States, and is a contributor on contemporary art and culture for French and American magazines.
Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association17th Annual Inn Key Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Allied Member Expo: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Awards Luncheon: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association; 250+ Miami Dade County Hotel Employees; Hospitality, Corporate and Government Leaders
17th Annual Inn Key Awards Luncheon to Honor Miami Hotel Employees and Hotels
On Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) honors over 250 hotel employees across Miami Dade County. The event attracts over 400 hospitality, corporate and governmental leaders to join our hoteliers, their management team in recognizing their hourly employees, the “heart†of our tourism industry.
The 21 employee categories range from Bellman, Housekeepers, to Culinary and Engineering. There are also 5 hotel awards in the categories of Diversity, Environmental, Quality, Community Relations and Employee Relations that are recognized. Last year’s hotel awards were given to InterContinental Miami for Community Service, Mandarin Oriental for Guest Relations, The Setai for Diversity, Clifton for Environmental Recognition and Canyon Ranch for Employee Relations.
A portion of the net proceeds benefit The GMBHA Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (Miami Dade County Public Schools) Stuart L. Blumberg Scholarship Fund.
For additional information, please contact:
Vanja Majkic, Vanja@gmbha.com, for tickets and sponsorship information
Cherry Bongiorno, cherry@gmbha.com, for allied member expo information.
Telephone #: 305-531-3553
Cost: $50.00/members; $60/guests & non-members; and sponsorships from $1,500 to $10,000.
All Youth Cast Write And Perform, The Story Within Me An Original Musical Production
Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 7:00p.m.
The Gusman Center For The Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler St.
Miami, Fl 33131
Voices United, (VU) a Miami-based non-profit organization designed to promote cross-cultural understanding through the arts, is proud to present, The Story Within Me, an uplifting musical written and performed by a dynamic and multi-cultural cast of 72 students, ages 10 to 18. It is the story of a group of people, with diverse backgrounds and experiences stuck at an airport together. Social issues such as discrimination, substance abuse and pollution are addressed through compelling scenes, heartfelt songs and energetic choreography.
The culturally diverse ensemble is comprised of student actors, singers, dancers, musicians & visual artists, representing 30 schools in Miami-Dade & Broward Counties.
Tickets: General Admission: $10, Special Seating: $25, VIP Seating & Reception: $75
To purchase tickets for The Story Within Me please visit http://voicesunited.org/voicesunited/calendar or contact Katie Christie, Founder & Artistic Director, 305-726-4822, e-mail Katie@voicesunited.org.
Photos attached: 2876 jpg. Caption: Katie Christie, Founder & Artistic Director for Voices United and cast members creating the plotline for The Story Within Me during a rehearsal. 2922 jpg. Caption: Nick Williams, 18, and Bianca Sirgany, 16, composing a song for The Story Within Me presented by Voices United. Photos by: Voices United.
Alejandra Czarny
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Next@19th
137 NE 19th Street
Miami
Tickets: $10 and $6 for students, seniors and artists
Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com
Argentinian performer Alejandra Czarny’s and special guest Aaron Kula infuse Guava Rugelach Lounge with their rhythmic compositions of Latin American and Yiddish songs.
Czarny has been a singer and song-writer for more than 20 years, and has released two albums, “Under the White Stars†and “Songs about Songs.†Aaron Kula serves as Director of Music Collections and Performance at Florida Atlantic University, conducting the student symphony and teaching music theory. Kula became musically inclined at an early age, attending Broadway shows each week as a child and many years later, going on to found the Klezmer Company Orchestra in 1997. Together, Czarny and Kula will present several Jewish-inspired Spanish arrangements for all to enjoy.
Wine Down Wednesdays
May 4 from 5 – 8pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
Don’t miss local favorites Raffa & Rainer for happy hour! Enjoy live music, open galleries, select wines
and delicious food!
Free parking at 50 NW 2 Ave.
Free and open to the public.
Free General Admission
Members and County Employees Complimentary Glass of Wine
$15 open wine bar and light snacks
$5 per glass
FREE Parking available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue
RSVP to 305-375-1614 or rsvp@historymiami.org
Souvenir Maps and Plates
Thursday, April 21 at 6 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami
Join HistoryMiami for the opening our latest exhibit. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Members: Free Non-Members: $10
RSVP by April 18 to 305-375-5356 or membership@historymiami.org.
Thursday, April 14th, 5pm-10pm
Intercontinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33133
*No Cover
RSVP Here.
This week come meet CEO’s Entrepreneurs and Business Owners of all Industry Types. *$4. VALET Happy Hour Specials Bring Lots of Business Cards! Register Today And You Will Be Entered To Win! Lunch For 2 At: Intercontinental Hotel Miami Indigo Bar & Restaurant 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, Fl *Must be present to win. Register in advance and our staff will go to work to find the right connections for you…our #1 goal is your success! We want to connect you with the people that can help grow your business.
Thursday Business Networking Happy Hour
What sets our Networking Happy Hour apart from others is that we are working for you!
Register and tell us who you want to meet and we will personally connect you with people seeking to do business with you.
Our #1 Goal is your success! We want to connect you with the people that can help grow your business.
Public Wizard, Inc & Major Event Marketing Present: Guilty Simpson First ever performance in South Florida
Friday, April 15th, 10:00pm- Till
Eve
1306 N. Miami Avenue
Downtown Miami
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Also Performing Live on Main Stage:
Shadowman Boogie (SoFlo)
Saheed (MEM)
J.Nic$ (C9)
Sounds by: DeeJay K-N-S & DJ Guilletine
Hosted by: Parable
The Red Room
Powered by Miami Beat Wave & Footwork 4 Self
Performances By:
DaVincci & AG Lyonz (J-Dilla Tribute)
Omniscient (SoFlo)
Angel Ocean (Dangerflow)
Jabrjaw
Lox Tha Rippa
Sounds By: DJ Icecold
Media Sponsors
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KevinNottingham.com
CrackedAtoms.com
AshleyOutrageous.com
The305.com
Also Sponsored By:
Stones Throw Records
Mupalia Pictures
Foot Soldiers
8+9 Clothing
Pyramid Builders
Last Rights
SoFlo Entertainment
This is a Public Wizard, Inc & Major Event Marketing production
SocialBuzzTV.com Network at MiamiShared.com on Monday, April 11, 2011. Â Had such a great time and met some awesome people with complimentary beverages provided by Premiere Beverage Catering..
SocialBuzzTV hosts monthly networking events to bring the community together and support each others events! This event was brought to you by: Lola & Me Cupcakes, Star of Hope 4 Kids, Ultimate Auto Werks, The Firm, Miamishared.com, Discounts for a Cause, Premier Networking Alliance, @SocialMedia305 and Soul Of Miami.
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Focus Gallery: Mark Boulos opening reception and artist talk
Thursday, April 21, 2011 ï 6-9pm
Talk begins 6:30pm, doors open 6pm (Seating is limited. First come, first seated.)
Preview and reception 7:30-9pm
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130
MAM members free, Non-members $10
RSVP to RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org
Miami Art Museum will premiere a newly-acquired video installation by Mark Boulos, All That Is Solid Melts into Air (2008), on Thursday, April 21, 2011. The installation will open with a talk by Boulos beginning at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm), followed by a preview and reception from 7:30 until 9pm. Boulos, an artist-filmmaker working in London and Amsterdam, makes multi-screen documentary videos about religious ecstasy and political militancy. All That Is Solid Melts into Air is a two-channel video installation, with images screened on opposite walls of a room. In the projected images the corporate colonization of Nigerian oil resources creates the occasion for a contrast of cultures and beliefs. All That Is Solid Melts into Air will be on view in the Focus Gallery section of Miami Art Museum’s Permanent Collection installation from Friday, April 22, 2011 through Sunday, July 31, 2011.
In the installation, one screen features images shot in the Niger delta, featuring militants of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), which has declared ‘total war’ on the foreign oil corporations that extract and export oil from their territory. The guerillas are shown preparing themselves for battle and asking for blessings from Egbisu, their god of justice and war, who inspires and protects them from bullets. On the opposite screen are traders at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the largest commodities exchange in the world, who speculate on oil and other commodity futures. Paradoxically, Boulos’ video purposely underscores the similarities as well as the differences between these two groups at opposite ends of the oil “pipeline:†Members of each group appear in costume, perform ritualized actions, and whip themselves into emotional frenzies. Through this juxtaposition, Boulos highlights the combination of emotional intensity and ideological abstraction that characterizes both groups.
When All That Is Solid Melts into Air premiered at the Sydney Biennial in 2008, Art in America hailed Boulos as “one of the real discoveries of the exhibition,†and praised the video installation as “lush and enthralling.†When it was presented at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, LA Weekly called it “visceral.†Of his 2010 exhibition at the Belkin Art Gallery at the University of British Columbia, which included All That Is Solid Melts into Air, the Vancouver Observer wrote, “At first blush this work seems more like documentary filmmaking than art. But Boulos’ creative juxtapositions and keen eye for detail transports his work to a higher, poetic level.â€
All That Is Solid Melts into Air premiered at the 16th Biennale of Sydney in 2008 and has been shown at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam in 2008, the Berlin Biennial in 2010, and the Sundance Film Festival in 2011. The video was acquired by MAM in 2010 when a group of museum supporters saw it at the Berlin Biennial and contributed the funds to purchase it. This is the first time it is being shown at MAM.
Mark Boulos studied visual art at the Rijksakademie in Holland as a Fulbright Scholar, documentary filmmaking at National Film and Television School in England, and philosophy at Swarthmore College and Deep Springs College in USA. He has filmed guerrillas in the Philippines (No Permanent Address, 2010), oil warriors and commodities traders in Nigeria and Chicago (All That Is Solid Melts into Air, 2008), and religious mystics in London and Syria, (The Word Was God, 2006 and The Gates of Damascus, 2005). He has had solo presentations at the Belkin Art Gallery in Vancouver, Ar-Ge Kunst in Bolzano, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. His group shows include the Thessaloniki Biennale 2009, the Sydney Biennale 2008, EASTinternational 2006 at the Norwich Gallery, Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2005 at the Barbican, and Beck’s Futures 2004 at the ICA London. His work has been supported by Film London, the Arts Council England, the Channel 4 British Documentary Film Fund, the Netherlands Film Funds, and the Netherlands Funds for Visual Arts (Fonds BKVB).
Exhibition organization and support
Focus Gallery: Mark Boulos is organized by Miami Art Museum and supported by donations to MAM’s Annual Exhibition Fund.
Mark Boulos
All That Is Solid Melts into Air, 2008
Two-channel video installation
Running time: ca. 15 minutes
Collection Miami Art Museum, gift of Ana Carolina & Luiz Guilherme Affonso, Steven and Kathleen Guttman, Patricia and William Kleh, Monique and Alex Halberstein, Carole and Ira Hall and Aymee and Peter Zubizarreta, commemorating the 2010 MAM International Committee visit to Berlin, Germany.
Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of Art in the Park Miami at Bayfront Park on Saturday, April 10, 2011.
Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.
Photographs of Art in the Park Miami in Bayfront Park on Saturday, April 9, 2011.
United Hearts of America – Community Art Project. Â Under the direction of neo-pop artist Ed King, thousands of participants will come together in an ambitiousartistic undertaking to create a series of American flags — solely comprised of hearts. Citizen artistswill be given an opportunity to paint a heart and record their own personalized message on whateducation means to them. The artwork and community voices will be delivered to the President of the United States, each member of Congress, and to the Supreme Court justices
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Virtual Bowling, Billiards and Dancing for Miami’s Only Emergency Shelter for Children and Teens
Saturday, April 16
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
The event is $200 for a single reservation. Anyone interested can call 305.636.3520.
Miami Bridge to Host Highly Anticipated Bridge to the Stars Fundraiser
Poolside soirée to help “build a bridge†to a better future for abused, neglected and abandoned children and teens
As the sun sets over downtown Miami next Saturday, April 16, the ‘stars’ will be out in support of Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc. Dozens of notable community leaders and activists will be in attendance for the not-for-profit’s 26th annual fundraiser, Bridge to the Stars, taking place at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami hotel. The event, the “must attend†of the season, will be poolside and will feature virtual bowling, billiards, music and dancing.
“This fundraiser, the biggest to date for Miami Bridge, is sure to be one of the most memorable in our organization’s history,†said Mary Andrews, Executive Director of Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc. “Bridge to the Stars will pay tribute to our network of supporters whose dedication to cause and community has helped further our mission, rescuing those in greatest need from a life of victimization and crime.â€
Miami Bridge, the City’s only emergency shelter for children and teenagers ages 10-17, provides critical services to youth in crisis including counseling, family counseling and education. Funds raised through Bridge to the Stars will go toward bolstering that outreach.
Attendees will not only have access to some of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami’s renowned amenities, including its virtual bowling alley, but a silent auction, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Bridge to the Stars will be co-chaired by Kim Bacardi, Alfred Karram, Jr., Natasha Lowell, Natacha Munilla and Judy Reinach. Sponsors include Bacardi, BenTrust Financial, Coastal Construction Group, Lamar Homes and Thunder Electrical Contractors, Inc.
About Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services
Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc, a not-for-profit organization operating out of Northwest Miami-Dade and Homestead for more than 20 years, provides emergency shelter, food and counseling for troubled youths and their families. The organization, which acts as a catalyst for new beginnings, works to rescue kids from lives of victimization and crime, and provides them with structure in a stable and nurturing environment. Miami Bridge shelters more than 800 children and counsels more than 550 families every year, providing them with solutions, alternatives and hope. For more information on Miami Bridge or to get involved, call 305-636-3520 or visit www.miamibridge.org.
Wine Down Wednesday at HistoryMiami on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
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Taylor Swift’s SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011 PRESALE
April 7, 2011, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
http://www.aaarena.com/default.asp?aaarena=82&objId=14
601 Biscayne BLVD, Miami, FL 33132
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Taylor Swift’s SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011 comes to AmericanAirlines Arena on Nov. 13th! Pre-sale one day only: Thursday, April 7th from 10am – 10pm. Get your presale passcode by simply completing the form below and have the presale password delivered to your email inbox. http://www.aaarena.com/default.asp?aaarena=82&objId=14
The Bryan Brothers and the tennis elite united at Icon Brickell for the launch party for TennisDaily.com. The social networking site is similar to that of Facebook but solely for professional tennis players and enthusiasts. Grammy-winning artist Melky Jean (Wyclef Jean’s sister) and The Bryan Brothers performed along with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter James Slater and Brian Lynch, husband of Kim Clijsters.
The event was held at the famed 15th floor pool deck of Icon Brickell, the highest-profile building in Miami continuously recognized for breaking sales records thanks to Fortune International. A gifting suite for professional tennis players and celebrities in Café Icon featured items from Sony Ericsson, Trini in Private, Molly Dooker wines and more.
The event also commemorated TennisDaily.com’s launch of a custom section on the social network for residents of Icon Brickell to share, connect, view and post pictures and videos. The webpage also makes it easy to download Icon Brickell’s mobile application—the first residential real estate, property-specific mobile app for the iPhone and iPad in the USA, available in the iTunes Store.
Notable attendees: Melky Jean, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan–better known as The Bryan Brothers, James Slater, Brian Lynch (Kim Clijsters husband), Nikolay Davydenko, Robin Söderling, James Blake, Nicolás Almagro, Edgardo and Ana Cristina Defortuna, Sean and Ana Wolf
Photographs by Manny Hernandez
Friday, April 8
Art Fair at 6PM
Concert at 8PM
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
464 NE 16 Street
Miami, FL. 33132
Presents The Haiti Philharmonic Orchestra in Concert
$25 in advance/ $30 at the door
All proceeds will go to rebuilding the Music School at Trinity Cathedral, Port au Prince
For tickets: telephone 305-374-3372
www.trinitymiami.org
Join us April 7th for Business Networking Happy Hour! Where Business Happens… Face to Face.
Weekly Event – Every Thursday: 5:00 PM
Intercontinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33133
No Cover
RSVP Here.
Thursday Business Networking Happy Hour
What sets our Networking Happy Hour apart from others is that we are working for you!
Register and tell us who you want to meet and we will personally connect you with people seeking to do business with you.
Our #1 Goal is your success! We want to connect you with the people that can help grow your business.
Let It Rock! Celebrate the Big Season Finale featuring Kevin Rudolf!
Friday, April 8th, 5:30pm
Bayfront Park
We have had an awesome 3rd season with great artists like the Spin Doctors, South Florida Jazz Orchestra, Locos Por Juana and so many other amazing bands.
Kevin Rudolf’s music mixes rock anthems with urban city sounds. His Billboard top 10 hit “Let It Rock†jams in sports arenas across the nation and rocked the NBA 2009 AllStar game. Since storming onto the scene he has worked with top artists including Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi, Flo Rida and the Black Eyed Peas.
Don’t miss this concert, we won’t be back ‘til October kicking off Season 4 of the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series.
As always this show is a sunset happy hour and food and drinks are available.
Marking the airlines’ continuous growth and international presence in South Florida, IBERIA announced the first ever direct flight from Miami to Barcelona yesterday during an exclusive VIP inauguration ceremony at which top executives from Spain’s number one airline announced the new route from IBERIA, attended by Mayor Tomas Regalado, local dignitaries and the region’s top CEOs at The Mandarin Oriental hotel in downtown Miami.
The occasion was marked with a special Catalonian-themed evening of food and entertainment featuring some of Spain’s most acclaimed maestros of cuisine. Emmy Award-winning international journalist, anchor and author, Marian de la Fuente, welcomed attendees, after which speeches were given by Manuel López Aguilar, Executive VP Commercial and Clients of IBERIA and José MarÃa Alvarado, Country Manager for IBERIA USA and Canada.
One of Spain’s top master chefs and the Michelin Star award-winning founder of Fonda Gaig in Barcelona, Carles Gaig, created a series of his own aesthetically pleasing signature classic and contemporary Catalán dishes for attendees at the event.
The star of Antoni Bassas’ weekly programme on Catalunya Rà dio and Albert Om’s El Club programme on TV3 in Spain, internationally acclaimed Chef Nandu Jubany also demonstrated his excellence in Catalán cuisine.
Hailing as a graduate from the London Academy of Bartenders and from his Cocktail Academy in Lisbon, Portugese Master Bartender and Mixologist, Paulo Ramos, exhibited his acrobatic flair in the art of cocktail creation during the event.
Iberia now operates now three non-stop flights weekly to Barcelona on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Passengers coming from other U.S destinations, such as Dallas, Houston, Orlando and Tampa can connect to the new route via American Airlines. At Barcelona airport, travellers can link with Iberia Regional / Air Nostrum and Vueling flights to cities such as Bilbao, Majorca, Malaga and Valencia in Spain or Milan, Nice, Paris and Rome in Europe. Iberia expects to carry 53,000 passengers on this route in the first year of operation.
The non-stop Miami-Barcelona flight will be the second U.S route inaugurated by Iberia this week as the airline has also started flying this past Monday, March 28, between Los Angeles and Madrid. Iberia offers now three non-stop flights weekly from Los Angeles on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays – with an additional Friday flight from July to September.
The aircraft used on these routes will be a 254-seat Airbus A-340/300, with a 36-seat Business Plus section, recently redesigned, that offers 2.20 meters of space for each passenger and seats that unfold into horizontal beds.
To promote the new Miami-Barcelona route , Iberia is awarding triple frequent flyer points for tickets acquired in iberia.com through May 31st. The 1,800 points obtained flying from Miami to Barcelona are enough to pay for three return Madrid-Barcelona shuttle flights, for two return trips between Madrid and Casablanca, or for one return flight between Madrid and Athens, Istanbul, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, or other cities in Europe.
Now Iberia operates 10 weekly flights from Miami to Spain: apart from this new Miami-Barcelona route, it flies daily from Miami to Madrid. Iberia’s operations in Miami began on August 3, 1972. These new routes, together with the overall capacity increase on its flights from Boston, Chicago and New York to the Spanish capital will consolidate the United States as Iberia’s most important long-haul market. In 2011 the airline will offer a total of 1,164,000 seats between the Spain and USA, representing a 13 per cent increase from 2010.
The new flights and the overall capacity increase are part of the joint business launched in October last year by Iberia, American Airlines and British Airways for routes over the North Atlantic. Customers of the three airlines have now more travel options available, with more frequencies, more destinations and better connections across their networks. The three airlines’ combined route network serves 433 destinations in 105 countries with almost 5,200 daily departures.
American Airlines and British Airways will also start new services as a consequence of the joint business. Beginning April 5th, American launches service from JFK to Budapest and on May 1st, it begins a new flight from Chicago to Helsinki. Also, British Airways will begin service from San Diego to London on June 2nd.
Photographs of the event
The InterContinental Miami was the host for its Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti partnership with Project Medishare for Haiti, Inc. and International Firefighters Assistance, Inc. (IFA). The second annual Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti fundraising event was held on March 30 at the InterContinental Miami and benefitted the Haiti rebuilding efforts of these two nationally recognized, 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.
Both organizations have been providing assistance to Haiti well before the 2010 earthquake and were present, ready to assist, in the Port-Au-Prince ‘ground zero’ at the moment tragedy struck. This year, the organizations are joining forces and leveraging their resources to collaborate on efforts to train emergency responders and critical care medical workers in Haiti.
IFA’s mission and work in Haiti initiated in 2002 with a small helmet and bunker coat donation from South Florida firefighters. It was founded by Lieutenant Nate Lasseur, a 13 year veteran of the West Palm Beach Fire Rescue on a trip to Haiti, his parents’ homeland. The need in early 2000 remains the same now as there continues to only be two firefighter stations in the country. IFA has since grown to provide humanitarian assistance, support, education and training to firefighters and emergency rescue workers in underprivileged countries.
Project Medishare has been on the ground in Haiti since 1994, founded by Drs. Barth Green and Arthur Fournier from the University of Miami School of Medicine. The organization has evolved into a vital component of Haitian life running the only trauma and critical care hospital in Haiti with the only Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and the first spinal cord injury unit for paralyzed patients in the country. As a healthcare provider in Haiti, Project Medishare also trains healthcare professionals, funds sustainable health programs and provides technology, supplies and equipment to their clinic in Haiti and surrounding areas.
The Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti event was conceived after the devastating Haiti earthquake in 2010. At the time, the InterContinental Miami reached out to its staff to determine how many were from and/or had family in Haiti. Nearly 90 employees, approximately one-fifth of the hotel’s staff, were affected. The hotel assisted its employees and families in a variety of ways such as assistance in locating lost loved ones and monetary and product donations. The fundraising event was created shortly thereafter to be able to have a greater reach in assisting the people of Haiti.
The InterContinental Miami organizes this event by donating its staff time and event space and services with 100 percent of the event proceeds going the Project Medishare and IFA. “Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti was born of compassion and the urgency to partner with local community organizations in the relief efforts. We are honored to partner for the second year with International Firefighters Assistance and to begin a new partnership with Project Medishare,“ said Robert Hill, General Manager of the InterContinental Miami. “One year later, this event takes on a greater importance because Haiti is not forgotten. More than ever we need to continue to promote awareness and provide much needed help that is still required.“
Dr. Barth A. Green, Co-Founder and President of Project Medishare stated, “Project Medishare is delighted to be partners in the exciting Chefs with a Purpose: Haiti event. Project Medishare serves hundreds of thousands of people throughout Haiti with programs ranging from community health and development to trauma and critical care. The most important ingredients in our recipe for Haiti are creating infrastructure and sustainable programs including capacity building (i.e. train the trainers) which are all mixed together to create a final product labeled long-term commitment.â€
“There is strength in unity and we feel so fortunate to be partnering with the InterContinental Miami again, as well as Project Medishare,†said Lt. Nate Lasseur, Founder and President of International Firefighters Assistance. “Together we can leverage resources to do more and empower the Haitian people to respond to and prevent the numerous public safety and health concerns they face. We can’t stop emergencies from occurring, but we can help Haiti better prepare for them.â€
Guests of Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti were greeted with music by renowned Haitian performers Mushy Widmaier and Phyllisia Ross. The event was featured over 20 tasting stations each offering a signature menu item by the participating top chefs. The evening’s silent auction will feature items ranging from hotel stays, unique dining experiences, art and other luxury items. A new addition this year is a Haitian art exhibit by Michele Frisch, Haiti’s leading art curator and collector. From March 16 through April 6, the lobby of the InterContinental Miami will feature Haitian art from the Galerie Marassa collection and coincide with arteaméricas, the premier fair of art from Latin America.
About InterContinental Miami
Celebrating 25 years as an icon of the Downtown Miami skyline, the InterContinental Miami is located at the crossroads of Miami’s Business and Arts & Entertainment districts. A beacon for business and leisure travellers alike, the hotel rises 34 stories over the city with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay and the Port of Miami. The hotel features 641 luxury guest rooms, including 34 suites; 32 meeting rooms with over 84,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space, including a spectacular, newly renovated, Grand Ballroom and a 196-seat theater; 3 restaurants, including Table 40, the only Chef’s Table in Downtown Miami; full-service fitness center and spa at mySpa Miami; and rooftop pool deck with gardens. The InterContinental Miami is a proud corporate citizen of the Miami-Dade community, invested through its annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball, Chefs With A Purpose, and other charitable events. For more information and to make reservations, contact the InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131, at 305.577.100 or by visiting www.icmiamihotel.com.
About Project Medishare for Haiti, Inc.
Project Medishare is a United States 501(c)(3) that has been in Haiti since 1994, with a focus on community health and development, including programs in healthcare, education, clean water, malnutrition, protection for orphans and vulnerable children, HIV/AIDS treatment, agriculture and women’s empowerment programs. Project Medishare programs include running the only trauma and critical care hospital in Haiti, with the only Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the country caring for Haiti’s sickest children, a prosthetics program which has put limbs on over 200 amputees with plans to do hundreds more, a comprehensive rehabilitation program including Haiti’s first spinal cord injury unit for paralyzed patients, an amputee Soccer Team composed of Project Medishare patients, a major Cholera treatment center, and a school based health center program that treats over 20,000 children a year, and a community health program that provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 100,000 people in Haiti’s poorest area. For more information, visit www.projectmedishare.org.
About International Firefighters Assistance, Inc.
International Firefighters Assistance, Inc. (IFA) is a non- profit organization that provides humanitarian assistance, support, education and training to firefighters and emergency rescue workers in underprivileged countries. The work of the IFA has been crucial to the Haiti’s rescue and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. They have trained hotel staff in Haiti on first aid skills which they were able to use during the earthquake, coordinated and trained a group of over 20 Haitian firefighters in a fire training facility in the US, participated in the search and rescue mission and rescued many victims from the rubbles during the earthquake and they’ve delivered tents and care packages to the Haitian firefighters, their families, providing shelter to over 200 homeless earthquake victims. Additionally, the IFA has designed Project HELP: Haiti Emergency Lifesavers Program. This is a relief program designed to assist communities in taking care of their families and neighbors in the aftermath of major disasters as well as personal emergencies. Over 100 Scout Leaders from throughout Haiti participated in this three day certification program. This was a Train the Trainer session which provided each leader with the training and the manual to return to their areas to train other Scouts within their regions. For more information, visit www.ifarelief.org.
Photographs by Betty Alvarez
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bayfront Park
Downtown Miami
artintheparkmiami.com
Join us April 9-10 as fine artists will fill Bayfront Park, downtown Miami’s premiere outdoor venue with an outdoor art exhibition destined to be a staple for years to come. Art in the Park Miami, showcases some the best contemporary fine art and craft from around the country.
The Inaugural Art in the Park Miami is destined to be a can’t miss annual Arts experience. Located in beautiful Bayfront Park, located in the heart of downtown Miami on breathtaking Biscayne Bay.
The Festival showcases the works of international fine artists and craftsmen. Visitors have the opportunity to meet with exhibiting artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live entertainment and experience the local artistic culture.
Live form Tina Hills Pavilion
SATURDAY: APRIL 9
12 pm – Robert Elias
1:45 pm – Chris Alvy Band
3:30 pm – The Mann Sisters
5:15 pm – Jacob Jeffries Band
SUNDAY: APRIL 10
12 pm – Omine
1:30 pm – Phil Jacobson
3 pm – Vic Kingsley
4:30 pm – Sylvia Emmerson
5:30 pm – Dreaming in Stereo
Art Gone Wild! Family Festival
Saturday, April 9, 1-4pm
Free to the public
Sand Art! Nature badges! Windsocks! Florida Flora and Fauna Mural! Live Wildlife Presentation from the Science Museum! FREE! A special Second Saturdays are Free for Families, this nature-themed MAM Family Festival features multiple art activities, entertainment, tours and more. For more information, contact 305.375.5466 or education@miamiartmuseum.org.
A special Second Saturdays are Free for Families, this nature-themed MAM Family Festival features multiple art activities, entertainment, tours and more. Contact 305.375.5466 or education@miamiartmuseum.org for information.
Images: Mark Dion, The South Florida Wildlife Rescue Unit: Mobile Laboratory, 2006 Mixed media installation, 18 feet, 11 inches x 7 feet, 7 inches x 8 feet, 11 inches Collection Miami Art Museum, gift of Lin Lougheed.
Bate Papo Informal com Luis Fernando Verissimo
April 15, 2011
From: 12 pm – 2 pm
Botequim Carioca
900 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
Register Here.
BACCF & CCBU Members: $30
Walk-ins: $45
Presentation will be in Portuguese
Book Signing
Networking Event in Downtown Miami!
Monday April 11, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
SocialBuzzTV.com Offices
990 Biscayne Blvd (In the 900 Biscayne Building)
Suite 501 (5th Floor)
Downtown Miami, FL 33132
(Park on Street or Valet in back of building on 2nd Avenue)
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Complimentary Beverages provided by Premiere Beverage Catering
Event brought to you by: Lola & Me Cupcakes, Star of Hope 4 Kids, Ultimate Auto Werks, The Firm, Miamishared.com, Discounts for a Cause, Premier Networking Alliance, @SocialMedia305 and Soul Of Miami
Mark Your Calendars and Join us for an evening of Networking and fun at our new offices in Downtown Miami!
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! Important: Parking Instructions Here.
“Smooth Operator” Sade will perform live with very special guest John Legend
July 16th, 2011, 8:00-10:00 PM
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33130
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The legendary “Smooth Operator” Sade will perform live with very special guest John Legend at the AmericanAirlines Arena on July 16th.
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Tickets go on sale Saturday at 10am!
La Nueva 88.3 FM Presents: Marcos Witt 25 Conmemorativo
June 24, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Boulveard
Miami, FL 33130
La Nueva 88.3 FM brings Marcos Witt to American Airlines Arena for the first stop on his iconic Spanish Contemporary Gospel music tour! Marcos Witt will share the stage with ALEX CAMPOS and his LENGUAJE DE AMOR tour on June 24th at 8pm.
Tickets go on sale, Friday, April 1st at 10am.
Buy Tickets at Ticketmaster.
For more information, please visit www.lanuevafm.net
Flagler Arts Space closing reception for its ‘Muralis’ mural exhibit
Friday, April 8, 5 – 10 p.m.
172 W. Flagler St.,
across from the Miami Art Museum.
Nine artists collaborated to paint every square inch of wall space in the gallery. Chunks of the wall can be purchased by the square inch. An interactive space was painted by visitors to the gallery over the past two weeks, and visitors can keep adding to the public mural until the last minute.
Refreshments will be served. The closing reception is free.
The gallery and studios were recently opened by a cooperative of local artists working to build welcoming and interactive exhibits in downtown Miami. The artists — Annie Blazejack, David Olivera, Juan Travieso, Leonardo Castañeda, Nicole Mucher, Nicole Serize, Noah Garcia, Ray Lopez, and Reinier Gamboa — began their artmaking at Miami magnet arts high schools, and have recently returned from continuing their studies at some of the nation’s top art schools. Gallery and studio space has been donated by The Thomas Center, a real estate company commited to enlivening downtown Miami.
For more information, email flaglerartsspace@gmail.com or visit http://flaglerartsspace.com
“POWER” by Nadine Daskaloff
March 31, 2011, 7 – 9pm
Miami Shared’s “D” Gallery
990 Biscayne Blvd
#501
Miami, Fl. 33132
305-929-8688 ext 122
http://MiamiShared.info
The 21st century has seen the City of Miami become an artistic free-zone, where artists from around the world come to find the freedom to create. This incredible freedom has attracted a new wave of daring artists willing to push their imagination to a higher level of consciousness, portraying subtle human emotions that transcend both language and culture.
This Thursday, MiamiShared.com is honored to present the arrival of the collection of artworks by Nadine Daskaloff, a brilliant international artist making a splash in the center of Downtown Miami. Please join us for an open reception to meet the Artist, Enjoy some wine and discuss this beautiful collection.
About the artist:
Born in Marseilles, France, Nadine Daskaloff traveled extensively during her formative years. She received her artistic training at L’Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and was honored with her first solo exhibition at the age of 21 at Bellas Artes of Mexico City. Her major exhibitions include showings at the Biennial of Young Artists in Paris as well as the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City. Also a print maker, her prints are displayed in various major museums in Mexico and Japan. She currently works and resides at her studio in East Hampton, New York.
The best way to get to the building from Brickell or Downtown is to take the Metromover to the Park West station, cross NE 2 Avenue at NE 9 Street, and walk around to the building’s main entrance on Biscayne Boulevard (The 900 Building)
There is $5 valet parking behind the building on NE 2 Avenue; this is designated event parking with large signs.
If interested on displaying your artwork at MiamiShared.com please contact Bessy Montenegro at 305-929-8688 ext. 122 or montenegro@miamishared.com
Thursday March 31st, 5pm
Intercontinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33133
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*No Cover
This week come meet CEO’s Entrepreneurs and Business Owners of all Industry Types.
*$4. Valet
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Register Today And You Will Be Entered To Win! Lunch For 2 At: Intercontinental Hotel Miami Indigo Bar & Restaurant 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, Fl *Must be present to win
Register In Advance And Our Staff Will Go To Work To Find The Right Connections For You…Our #1 Goal Is Your Success! We Want To Connect You With The People That Can Help Grow Your Business. Tony Major Founder and President of Tony Major Events Inc.
Caribea, a latin fusion party was the hit of the night at Dolores or you can call me Lolita on March 24. Brugal served as one of the major sponsors hosting the event. At the start of the evening, all guests walked the red carpet like the star that they are. The passed appetizers and Brugal infused cocktails were the talk of the evening. Lastly, inside Dolores, the night exploded as latin music played by a resident DJ. It made the guests dance until the morning.
It was truly an unforgettable night.
Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011
After a long hiatus, ‘2 Degrees’ networking event made its return on March 24 at Level 25 in the Conrad Hotel, Downtown Miami. Young professionals experienced a relaxed and informal networking event. Being a networker myself, it was a great way to get to know people in other lines of business and also being among true networkers made the whole experience worthwhile. There was a high level of professionalism and truly it seems that everyone made every effort to introduce themselves to one another.
The networking area where everything took place was in Level 25’s chic bar area which was really nice with booths to sit and over looked the beautiful ocean and its surrounding cities. I really enjoyed that. Thank you to Jason Carter (CresaPartners), Brandon K. Davis (Johnson Controis), Kevin Michael (Invizio), and Truscott Miller (Orange Bowl Committee) who were the hosts of this wonderful event.
Definitely at the end of the evening, everyone experienced what it meant to be connected by 2 Degrees.
Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011
A Night with Poetry Everywhere
with Liam Callanan and Campbell McGrath
as part of O, MIAMI, a county-wide poetry festival
Thursday, April 14, 6:30-8:30p.m.
Main Library Auditorium
101 W. Flagler Street
Liam Callanan, executive producer of Poetry Everywhere, and award-winning poet Campbell McGrath will host an evening of screenings, readings, and discussions dedicated to poetry in the public sphere. Poetry Everywhere consists of a series of 30 short animated poetry films. The texts for the films come from a broad, diverse range of contemporary poets, ranging from Miami’s own Campbell McGrath to the current Santa Fe Poet Laureate Valerie MartÃnez, former US Poet Laureate Kay Ryan and Nobel Laureate WisÅ‚awa Szymborska. The films, screened on public television and in buses, libraries, and classrooms, are meant to bring poetry into public life.
This event is presented in collaboration with University of Wynwood, University of Wisconsin, and the Poetry Foundation as part of O, MIAMI, a county-wide poetry festival inaugurating in April 2011. Its goal is for every single person in Miami-Dade County to encounter a poem during the month of April.
Paint for Education at United Hearts of America.
April 9th and 10th!
Bayfront Park
Join Our Community Art Project for Education
On April 9 & 10, our “Citizen Artists” will assemble in Bayfront Park at the inaugural Art in the Park Miami art festival in downtown Miami. Armed with paint brushes and a healthy love for education, these citizen artists will paint four huge American flags comprised fully of hearts, showing love for education!
The finished heart flags and videos will be delivered to the White House, Congress, and the Secretary of Education. This art project is democracy in action — an artistic revolution of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Visit our website! Join Our Facebook Page! Get your school, family, friends, and office involved in this historic event. Event hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 6pm, all day. Join Us Any Time!!
Wednesday, April 13 at 9:00 pm
Next@19th
137 NE 19th Street
Miami, FL 33132
www.nextat19th.org
$10 Adults
$6 Seniors, students and artists
Available at www.brownpapertickets.com
In celebration of National Poetry Month and the University of Wynwood’s community-wide poetry event, O Miami in April, Next@19th invites writers, poets, creative minds and the brave to take out their soapbox and share with audiences.
Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month is now held every April as an occasion for publishers, literary organizations, schools and poets around the country to join hands in recognition of poetry’s eminent place in American culture. Next@19th proudly invites literary lovers from all walks of life to contribute their own written works as part of Heebster Haiku’s ongoing program.
Heebster CHaiku features its house band, Treif (a Yiddish word meaning not kosher) who groove between poems and open up for a participatory jam after the poetry – bring your own instruments to jam.
Next@19th was founded in July 2010 to engage South Florida’s diverse community in fresh culture, learning and spiritual experience through a Jewish lens. Producing original programming, the organization will host a range of events and activities. This 2010 – 2011 season promises celebrations of music, literary arts, visual art, education and spirituality as well as dynamic projects in partnership with Miami Book Fair International, the Jewish Film Festival and University of Wynwood. Next@19th is located at 137 NE 19 Street, Miami FL 33132, on the campus of Temple Israel’s historic site in downtown Miami. For more information please call 305.542.7732 or visit the website at www.nextat19th.org.
Miami’s Only Live/Work Residency for Artists Debuts at Special “Private Eye†Party
April 7, 7 to 10 p.m.
the Residency
1035 N. Miami Ave.
For tickets and more information, visit www.legalartmiami.org.
General admission is $30. For $150, partygoers will take home a limited edition work from one of nine artists that will be selected for them during a unique performance art piece by Clifton Childree.
Partygoers Go Behind the Scenes to Experience Artists’ Creative Process Building Designed by an Artist, For Artists
LegalArt and Board Chair Daniel Arsham will celebrate Miami’s first and only live/work residency for artists at a special launch party April 7. The theme: “Private Eye,†as partygoers will get behind the scenes access to the artistic process on two levels.
First, they will tour the LegalArt Residency, a 1920’s era warehouse converted into seven, 600-square-foot studios plus communal living space at 1035 N. Miami Ave. The building is a true work of an artist for artists. Arsham, a visual artist with commissions from Dior Homme and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, along with his firm Snarkitecture, designed the interior space.
In addition, the silent auction will offer special Behind the Scenes art experiences with some of Miami’s best-known visual artists. Items include a pasta dinner with Naomi Fisher and Jim Drain, a bike tour of Wynwood’s graffiti with Primary Flight and a home cooked dinner by the LegalArt Residency artists where the bonus is a portrait session with Jiae Hwang. (A list of all silent auction experiences is available at legalartmiami.org.)
“For eight years, LegalArt has created innovative programming for Miami’s visual arts community. The ‘Private Eye’ event introduces our biggest accomplishment to date, the opening of our residency program and headquarters. With ‘Private Eye,’ LegalArt continues to cultivate new collectors while celebrating our city’s dynamic and vibrant artists,” said Carolina Garcia Jayaram, LegalArt co-founder.
The highly competitive LegalArt Residency is home to five local artists, including two collaboratives, with additional studios set aside for a visiting national or international artists and a writer, scholar, or curator. Designed as an incubator, the Residency offers artists access to exhibition, lecture, legal counseling spaces and an upcoming resource library. Living communally allows them to collaborate in ways only a residential model can offer.
In addition, as part of the residency, all artists produce a project that gives back to the community. Projects this year include Jiae Hwang’s computer technology series for artists including instructions in digital image formatting, Facebook marketing and metadata for images. Manny Prieres’ art in the classroom project brings professional artists into high school art classes. In addition, the TMSisters will be hosting a series of salons to discuss the intersection of art and science, technology, literature, architecture and modern life.
“This building, with its industrial bones and modern design, provides the kind of infrastructure Miami needs to foster and attract artists to South Florida year-round,†said Kathleen Carignan, LegalArt executive director. “Research indicates that communal live/work environments have been the most sustainable and successful for both the artists and the community. With its national and international artists, writers, and curators, as well as innovative programming, we look forward to all that the LegalArt Residency can help bring to Miami’s arts scene.â€
The LegalArt Residency is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge, a $40 million effort to bring South Florida together through the arts. The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs are providing additional support.
“Private Eye†event sponsors include Chivas, which will offer three signature cocktails including Chivas Smash and Out of This World Punch along with Chivas 18, Magners Irish Cider, neMesis, a new restaurant going in downstairs being created by Top Chef Season 3 contestant and owner of The Wandering Chef catering company Micah Edelstein. An after party will take place at The Vagabond.
Special thanks to the Host Committee members who include Bert Rodriguez, Steven Giles, Amir Ben Zion, Norelkys Blazekovic, Hadley Henriette, Mitchell Kaplan, Carmel Ophir and others.
About LegalArt
LegalArt empowers artists by providing affordable legal services, professional development services, the Live/Work Residency, grants and educational opportunities. The SeminArt series brings experts to educate artists on wide-ranging subjects including strategic planning, marketing, wage theft, winning arts commissions, and public speaking. LegalLink, a legal assistance and education program which partners with University of Miami Law School and local attorneys, provides legal services on a pro bono, barter or reduced rate basis. LegalArt’s professional staff made up of attorneys and arts advocates offers training in copyright and trademark, incorporation, portfolio management, writing skills and maintains the LegalArt headquarters where South Florida artists are welcome to seek guidance, support, resources and a greater sense of community with their peers. For more information, visit www.legalartmiami.org.
About Snarkitecture
Snarkitecture is a collaborative practice operating in territories between the disciplines of art and architecture. Working within existing spaces or in collaboration with other artists and designers, the practice focuses on the investigation of structure, material and program and how these elements can be manipulated to serve new and imaginative purposes. Searching for sites within architecture with the possibility for confusion or misuse, Snarkitecture aims to make architecture perform the unexpected. Snarkitecture was established by Alex Mustonen and Daniel Arsham and is represented by Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin. More at Snarkitecture.com
Party Crashers Special Events
Thursday , 5PM-10PM
The Intercontinental Maimi Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami FL 33131
Invites you to attend a Very Business Savvy
Networking Happy Hour Event
$3 Beers $4 Wines $5 Cocktails & Priceless Networking
www.Intercontinental.com
Party Crashers Central
www.partycrasherscentral.com
Rina Jakubowicz , owner of Rina Yoga, will be hosting Yoga with Live Drums featuring Jordan King.
Thursday, March 31, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Rina Yoga
JW Marriott Marquis
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, FL 33131
Transform your regular practice into a transcendental experience with the help of Miami native, Jordan King’s rhythms and beats at Rina’s Vinyasa class. Your energy will vibrate, radiate and get grounded!
Bring an instrument if you have one for the drum circle at the end!
Tickets are $20 prepay and $25 at the door.
For more information: http://www.rinayoga.com/events/march-11/
Wine Down Wednesday
First Wednesday of the Month
April 6 from 5 – 8pm
HistoryMiami invites you to enjoy live jazz, poetry, and art as we celebrate National Poetry Month! Come see local artist the Oscar Fuentes Combo with special programming by University of Wynwood founder, Scott Cunningham.
FREE General Admission
Members and County Employees Complimentary Glass of Wine
$15 open bar and light snacks provided by 2B Asian Bistro
$5 per glass
Free parking available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue.
RSVP by April 4
Call 305-375-1614 or email rsvp@historymiami.org
Communities In Schools of Miami “It Takes Two Gala, An Evening of Duets!”
Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 7:00 PM
InterContinental Hotel, downtown Miami
Communities In Schools of Miami (CIS) will be celebrating its annual Gala on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at downtown Miami’s alluring InterContinental Hotel. Gala, It Takes Two, An Evening of Duets, will feature exquisite food and wine pairings, and one of Miami’s premiere local and nationally acclaimed bands, ¡Suénalo!, who will be debuting their mentor and student paired musical and entertainment performances. All funds raised will help provide educational and emotional support to more than 5,000 students in 21 schools and community-based sites.
¡Suénalo’s! hands-on participation with CIS of Miami is a direct reflection of what the student-mentorship program strives to accomplish at CIS – self confidence and passion for personal growth
Tickets are available for purchase online at www.cismiami.org. You can also RSVP Elizabeth Mejia by phone or email at 305.252.5444 or emejia@cismiami.org
Guerilla Union Presents Ms. Lauryn Hill Moving Target: Extended Intimate Playdate Series
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Grand Central
Miami, FL
Doors @ 9pm
For more information, please visit @MsHillMvngTrgt
“Hill sounded fantastic. She’s probably the best female singer-rapper of all time (sorry, Nicki!), switching between Nina Simone-style soul incantations and limber Caribbean-inflected rhymes with ease.”
-Rolling Stone
“As she bobbed and weaved through the thickets of sound, it became clear that Hill had a firm grasp on bringing both the noise and the funk.”
-Variety
“Several of the songs from ‘Miseducation’ were substantially reworked, but Ms. Hill’s energetic delivery enabled the crowd to find familiar segments to embrace… it seemed clear that she has renewed her enthusiasm for the music on which she built her reputation.”
-The Wall Street Journal
Changing Hands Angela Valella Artist’s talk and workshop
Friday, April 1, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Hispanic Branch Library
1398 SW. 1 St.
Angela Valella, Changing Hands, 2011, photograph taken during installation.
February 24 – May 1, 2011
Miami artist Angela Valella’s installation, Changing Hands, is part of a series of exhibitions celebrating the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s 40th anniversary. The installation is composed of 24″x 36″ color and black and white prints on bond paper and a projection of interchangeable static images; it is more of a gesture than a documentary or a description of a place. The prints are derived from Google Earth satellite images, online archives, aerial photographs taken through a telescope and from the tops of cranes, and photographs taken around the city by the artist. These images have been enlarged and juxtaposed with photographs of the buildings, land, sky, and horizon surrounding the Hispanic Branch Library as well as elsewhere in the city.
Friday March 25th, 9pm – 6am
Grand Central Miami
18+ for ladies | 21+ for guys
Objektivity, Aquabooty Mia and Giant Step present: NueWave Renegades Miami 2011
Say New Jersey to certain people and the first thing they will think of is house music – the kind of music that laid down it’s roots in late 70s / 80s Club Zanzibar home to DJs such as Tony Humphries, Tee Scott and Larry Levan. The kind of music that was slowly elaborated on and built by producers such as Blaze and many many others. into a powerful pantheon that is respected worldwide.
Today Dennis Ferrer’s New Jersey house music imprint Objektivity carries the torch for house music – continuing that vibe in a way that reflects the original spirit without being retrograde. Ferrer has been riding high on a consistent stream of praise from fans and others alike. From a Grammy nomination for his remix of Dido to his crossover hit of 2010 “Hey Hey†to his alternative vocal track of 2011, “The Red Room”, Ferrer has a magic touch.
Never happy to sit on his laurels, this year Ferrer brings a new concept to Miami for Ultra Week with his hugely popular annual Objektivity event spread across two rooms in downtown Miami’s Grand Central venue. NeuWave Renegades is his new project moniker and features Ferrer alongside a rotation of friends who represent something of the spirit of US house music.
In Room 1 and as part of this special edition of the NeuWave Renegades tour, he will play back to back for the first time ever with his mentor and friend, Kerri Chandler. This marks the return to Miami of Chandler after years missing from the WMC circuit and in unison with Ferrer will surely be a night to be remembered. The Martinez Brothers who made their Miami debut in 2007 as Ferrer’s young proteges are all grown up now and back on this years bill with a stellar single “Issshhh!!!” dropping on Objektivity in the weeks leading up to the festivities. Dyed Soundorom of the now defunct Parisienne Freak N’ Chic crew and Circo Loco resident joins the lineup with his brand of modern house.
Room 2 welcomes Karizma who is back on the bill after a one year hiatus. Things just weren’t the same without him and expect nothing short of the usual CDJ extravaganza with his unique take on underground and soulful house. 19 year old Kyle Hall joins this lineup as a prelude to his scheduled date at Coachella in April. Hall’s eclectic blend of Detroit house, techno and bass energizes underground dance floors globally. DJ Qu and Anthony Parasole of the Deconstruct / Strength Music family mark their Miami performance debut with their edgy representation of New York deep house and techno. Objektivity soldier, Filsonik opens the night.
VOX3COM Presents FACECOM Where Business Happens Face to Face at Intercontinental Hotel Indigo Bar on Thursday, March 17, 2011. Â We enjoyed drink specials from 5:00pm til 7:pm, $3 Beer, $4 Wine and $5 Cocktails, $4 Valet and of course there is a City of Miami Parking lot in front of the hotel…so no excuses for not dropping by for a drink.
Sponsors for this event: Â Vox3.com, Tony Major Events, Soul of Miami, Life is Art, Â Downtown Athletic Club, Paradise is Mine, 2Go Events, Ketel One Vodka and MREIA.
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Happy Hour at Tony Chan’s Water Club located inside the Doubletree Grand Hotel lobby on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Â This is a new nightly happy hour, every week night from 6pm – 8pm two for one drinks and discounted bites in the lounge.
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March 26, 2011 at 11pm
JW Marriot Marquis & Hotel Beaux Arts
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Downtown Miami
To purchase tickets please visit: www.miamisci.org/atmiasci
Facebook facebook.com/miamisciencemuseum
All proceeds directly benefit the Miami Science Museum and its programs.
Priced at $50 a ticket (versus $500 for the Gala), AND a $10 discount for the afterparty for any member of any young professional group in Miami until March 11, it’s a hot ticket and chance for people to get in. Complete details below. Let me know if you can cover before the March 11 discount expires!
MiaSci’s Young Patrons, the Museum’s thriving young professionals group, have decided to turn their yearly culmination event into a swanky, Miami nightlife-inspired after party to follow the museum’s signature Gala. MiaSci’s Big Bang After Party will begin where the traditional Galaxy Gala leaves off. Big Bang attendees and Gala goers that choose to attend the after party will be transported into deep space, homage to the museum’s historic Planetarium, where specialty lighting, music and performance artists will welcome attendees with a symbolic Big Bang (literally).
The night will feature special performances by Latin fusion funk band Xperimento and two well-known local DJ’s spinning dance music reminiscent of the Miami Beach club scene. The event will also have premium open bars to keep attendees hydrated and a gourmet dessert bar to enjoy late night treats.
SeminArt: New Art in New Public Places
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 / 6:00 – 7:30pm
LegalArt
1035 N Miami Avenue
Suite 200, Second floor
Miami, FL 33136
$10 Suggested Donation online or at the door
Miami-Dade Art in Public Places program implements site-specific art installations in civic areas at various sites throughout Miami, including Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, fire and police stations, Port of Miami, libraries, parks, Miami International Airport, public housing developments, Metrorail and Metromover stations, and community health centers. These collaborative, innovative projects involve the thinking of artists, architects, engineers, historians, and landscape architects.
Brandi Reddick, Artists and Communications Manager for Art in Public Places, coordinates the program’s management of artists and communications, from advisory committee and artist orientation meetings to public art project publicity and publications. Please join LegalArt as Brandi discusses recent public art commissions, the Call to Artists Process, and an overview of upcoming opportunities for local artists, including two public art commissions at Zoo Miami and a special project for local photographers.
Parking: Our building is located on the corner of N Miami Ave and NE 11th Street. Parking is available in the lot located just south of our building on N Miami Ave, the entrance to the lot will be on your left. An attendant will give you a parking pass to display on your dashboard. Please be on time to ensure you get a parking pass. Metered parking is also available on N Miami Ave and on 11th and 10th Streets. Directions to LegalArt
For more information please email info@legalartmiami.org
Chefs With A Purpose:Haiti
Wednesday, March 30th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
InterContinental Hotel Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, Florida 33131
Dr. Barth A. Green, Co-Founder/President, Project Medishare Lieutenant Nate Lasseur, Founder/President, International Firefighters Assistance Mr. Robert Hill, General Manager, InterContinental Miami Executive Chef Alexander Feher, InterContinental Miami Top Chefs from South Florida and the U.S.
Tickets: General Public: $80 advanced purchase at www.chefswithapurpose.org. $100 at the door the day of the event. Press: Please email aurelia.vasquez@ihg.com for more information on how to become accredited for the event
For more ticket and event information visit www.chefswithapurpose.org
The Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti event was conceived after the devastating Haiti earthquake in 2010. At the time, the InterContinental Miami reached out to its staff to determine how many were from and/or had family in Haiti. Nearly 90 employees, approximately one-fifth of the hotel’s staff, were affected. The hotel assisted its employees and families in a variety of ways such as assistance in locating lost loved ones and monetary and product donations. The fundraising event was created shortly thereafter to be able to have a greater reach in assisting the people of Haiti.
The InterContinental Miami organizes this event by donating its staff time and event space and services with 100 percent of the event proceeds going the Project Medishare and IFA. Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti was born of compassion and the urgency to partner with local community organizations in the relief efforts. ” We are honored to partner for the second year with International Firefighters Assistance and to begin a new partnership with Project Medishare,” said Robert Hill, General Manager of the InterContinental Miami. “One year later, this event takes on a greater importance because Haiti is not forgotten. More than ever we need to continue to promote awareness and provide much needed help that is still required.”
Guests of Chefs With A Purpose: Haiti will be greeted with music of renowned Haitian performers Mushy Widmaier and Phyllisia Ross. The event will feature over 20 tasting stations each offering a signature menu item by the participating top chefs. The evening’s silent auction will feature items ranging from hotel stays, unique dining experiences, art and other luxury items. A new addition this year is a Haitian art exhibit by Michele Frisch, Haiti’s leading art curator and collector. From March 16 through April 6, the lobby of the InterContinentalMiami will feature Haitian art from the Galerie Marassa collection and coincide with arteaméricas, the premier fair of art from Latin America. Advanced purchase tickets are $80 and will available starting Friday, February 18 through the event’s website at www.chefswithapurpose.org. The website will also feature updates on the chefs and the evening festivities as it becomes available.
Miami-bred actor, director and producer Andy Garcia returned to the Miami International Film Festival with his latest project, the World Premiere of Magic City Memoirs. This already sold out independent feature-length film directed, produced, written by and starring an ensemble cast and crew of Miami locals. Garcia serves as the film’s executive producer.
Magic City Memoirs is the story of three Miami high school friends-Milkey, Eric, and angle-who revel in their world of private school privilege and lax parental oversight while living large in the hip hop lifestyle of parties, fast cars, fast boats and easy sex. Miami director Aaron Salgado and producer J.D. Freixas capture the texture and energy of this pulse-pounding tropical paradise as only true insiders could. The cast included many locals and natives, including Garcia-Lorido, Nathalie Martinez (Detroit 1-8-7), Jordi Vilasuso (All My Children), and newcomers J.R. Villarreal and Mikey, Michael Cardelle as Eric and Andres Dominguez as Angel.
Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011
Miami Comedy Fest 4th Annual Memorial Weekend Show
May 29th, 8pm
James L. Knight Center
400 SE 2nd Avenue – Downtown Miami
www.MiamiComedyFest.com
$5 OFF PROMO CODE: FEST
Miami Comedy Fest Fourth Annual Memorial Weekend Comedy Festival Is Back Again
Another Star-Studded Line-Up Is Back For The 4th Year In A Row To Make Memorial Day Weekend A Hilarious Holiday To Go Down In History!!
Miami, FL – Following the success of the previous three years, the 4th Annual Memorial Day Miami Comedy Fest is back again at the historic James L. Knight Center to make the city of Miami laugh out loud. An entire new A-List star-studded line up includes veteran comedians Rickey Smiley, Donnel Rawlings from the Dave Chapelle Show, Rodney Perry from the Monique Show, as well as BET’s Comic View Lady Roz G and George Wilburn from the Michael Baisden Show. Lets not forget Shawty Shawty from Nick Cannon’s Wild’n Out!
Produced by New World Entertainment and spearheaded by Miami impresario, Chad Thomas, Miami Comedy Fest is once again set to entertain and uplift the urban community of South Florida with world renown talent. “Laughter soothes the soul,” states Thomas. “For so many people who are struggling to make end’s meet, sometimes all we have is laughter.”
Miami Comedy Fest has boasted an impressive line-up of comedic talent the past 3 years. Featuring entertainment heavyweights such as Anthony Anderson, Tony Rock, Bill Belamy, and Bruce Bruce and Adele Givens, this year is no exception. What’s likely to be another sell out – Miami Comedy Fest has deemed itself as the premier urban comedy festival of the year!
Related Events:
Leading up to the Grand Finale Memorial Show, is Miami Comedy Festival Week. Starting on Tuesday May 24th we are bringing you #ComedyJamz at the Miami Improv, Wednesday May 25th is #LaughPlayParty at Club Play, and on Thursday May 26th is #LOL Thursdays at Hardrock Improv.
Tickets are available at the JLK box office, Ticketmaster.com, or you can charge by phone at 800.754.3000. Tickets are $ 62.00 on the Floor, $52.00 for 1st Tier and $38.00 for 2nd Tier. For more information, email miamicomedyfest@gmail.com or call 786.230.7467 or visit www.miamicomedyfest.com.
March 27, 4pm-12midnight
BAR
28 NE 14th St.
Downtown Miami
21+ | FREE
Website.
adidas Originals Presents our 3rd Do-Over in Miami in the last 12 months. This time around, we will close out Ultra Weekend and bring a whole new batch of special mystery guests and a whole lotta sangria. Hosted by Haycock, Jamie Strong and Aloe Blacc. Bbq, Sangria & Other Treats. Whatcha’ Wanna Do? Do-Over!
DWNTWN Miami Concert Series featuring Mayday in Bayfront Park on Friday, March 11, 2011.  What a good crowd that came out to listen to Cris Cab who was the first to take the stage, he mixes classic rock with reggae and funk. Next up was ArtOfficial,  blending hip hop, jazz and funk. The final act for the night was Mayday, alt hip-hop band whose music has been featured on the show Entourage.
The Miami DDA is presenting a live music concert series to celebrate the vibrant community that is Downtown Miami. Catch the next concert, Friday, April 10 at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavilion. The concert series runs from January through April and will take place at several different locations around DWNTWN .
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Vox3com presents Facecom Networker sponsored by Soul Of Miami 3/17/11
Thursday, March 17, 5:00pm-10:00pm
Indigo Bar at the Intercontinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
Happy Hour Specials 5:00-7:00
$3.00 Beer, $4.00 Wine, $5.00 Cocktails
Facecom, Where business happens… face to face.
Sponsored by:
Vox3com, Tony Major Events, Soul Of Miami, Downtown Athletic Club, MREIA, 2GoEvents, Paradise is Mine, Ketel One Vodka
March 11th @ 5:30pm
DWNTWN Miami Concert Series
Bayfront Park!
3 Awesome Bands are going to take the stage at this FREE concert:
Newcomer Cris Cab kicks off the concert with a sound all his own that mixes classic rock with reggae and funk. Next up is ArtOfficial, blending hip hop, jazz and funk-a reflection of its home base of Miami. Finally, MAYDAY, the dynamic alt hip-hop band that has collaborated with Cee-Lo and whose music has been featured in the hit show Entourage, will close out the show.
Don’t Forget to Bring Your Friends:
Become a DWNTWN Miami Concert Series head groupie by bringing 4 friends with you to the show this Friday. When your group is all together check in with Ms. Yami at the DDA Booth and as head groupie you’ll get to pick out a premium SWAG item from our DWNTWN Collection for yourself. Choices include a super-fly DWNTWN umbrella, a DWNTWN backpack (handy for carrying snacks and wine to the concert), or our super-soft-fleece DWNTWN blanket (perfect for picnics at Bayfront Park) – and Ms. Yami will enter your group of groupies into a special drawing for brunch for you and your 4 friends!
As always this show is a sunset happy hour and food and drinks are available.
Ms. Cheezious and Jefe’s Original Fish Tacos & Burgers will there.
For information on this show and the rest of the season go to www.dwntwnmiamiconcertseries.com or become a fan of the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series on Facebook.
The MIAMI Institute for Age Management & Intervention (www.MIAMI-Institute.com) hosted a special evening in honor of acclaimed plastic surgeon, Dr. Phillip Craft. The MIAMI Institute welcomed Dr. Craft to the dynamic surgical team, on Wednesday, February 23rd, with an elegant cocktail soiree. To celebrate the newest addition, guests were greeted with the beautiful melodies of a harp and cello player from the Miami Symphony Orchestra as The MIAMI Institute opened its doors to the luxurious 9,000 square-foot facility for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided by Gourmand At Home.
Guests mingled while enjoying the libations and delicious hors d’oeuvres as they received an insider’s look at the spectacular facility and met with Miami’s “Dream Team†of anti-aging specialists. “Dr. Craft brings a new element to our leading-edge medical team,†says Julio F. Gallo, MD FACS, Medical Director of The MIAMI Institute. “His unique surgical skills and outstanding reputation in the industry makes Dr. Craft a most welcome addition to our team of physicians,†says Dr. Gallo.
New Cutting-Edge Procedures Now Available at The MIAMI Institute:
Stem-Cell Rejuvenation
The MIAMI Institute adds a Stem Cell practice to their roster of anti-aging technology – a process whereby the hidden genetic potential of adult stem cells is awakened – to enhance face lift and buttock lift procedures. By transplanting carefully harvested autologous fat, any potential for an allergic reaction is eliminated. These specific “Stem Cell Growth Factors†induce the skin and fatty layers to produce more of their own cells. The Factors stimulate or initiate “a signal†to both the local stem cells within the skin and fat as well as the transplanted adult stem cells from the lower abdomen to multiply and restore themselves.
NeoGraft TM Hair Restoration
The MIAMI Institute introduces the state-of-the-art solution for hair loss and the first minimally invasive FDA approved automated hair transplant system. NeoGraft TM is a revolutionary, patented hair transplant device that automates hair transplant procedures. Down time is minimal as each follicular unit graft is individually extracted from the donor area and is then transplanted to thin or bald areas.
ABOUT THE MIAMI INSTITUTE
Located in the prestigious Four Seasons® Hotel and Tower and led by internationally regarded facial plastic surgeon Dr. Julio F. Gallo, The MIAMI Institute is a surgical center and medical spa providing progressive medicine, advanced technology, and encompassing treatments that reverse the effects of aging. The Institute’s skilled staff of surgeons, dentists, internists, medical technicians, nutritionists and health education specialists is dedicated to providing patients with tailored services – including cosmetic surgery, age management therapies, aesthetics treatments, cosmetic dentistry services and wellness counseling – that help them look and feel their best as they grow older.
The luxurious 9,000 square-foot facility features two modern surgical suites furnished with the latest medical technology designed to meet the highest standards. If patients wish, The MIAMI Institute will make arrangements for their stay at the hotel’s luxury accommodations, providing them with ease and comfort in their recovery. To learn more about The MIAMI Institute for Age Management and Intervention, please visit www.MIAMI-Institute.com or 305-624-0009.
Photographs provided by Julio Kamara
Grand opening of Largo Bar and Grill at Bayside Marketplace on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Â What a good crowd and the food was really good, loved the coconut shrimp.
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FUNDarte’s Miami On Stage 2011 Presents Latin Jazz Jam Section Yorgis Goiricelaya & Hilario Bell & other musicians will present an “unplugged†concert.
Friday, March 18, 2011 – 8PM
On.Stage Black.Box Theater
2901 W Flagler Street
Miami FL 33125
$20GA, $15 Students(-18) & Seniors (+65)
Tickets & Additional Information
Largo Bar & Grill Grand Opening Party  
Wednesday, March 9th
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Largo Bar & Grill
401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL
Bayside Market Place (located next to The Gap store)
RSVP: info@largobarandgrill.com or 305-814-5820
Please join Largo Bar & Grill for an unbelievable time on the waterfront! Great Prizes, complimentary drinks and appetizers, and whole lot of dancing afterwards!
Raffle of Autographed Jersey’s benefiting Autism Speaks
(The Big 3: Â Dwade, King Lebron and CBosh)
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 Cellarâ—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. Cellarâ—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.
United Way of Miami Dade has been presented with a $1 million donation from the John and Elaine Kanas Family Foundation. This gift represents the single largest individual unrestricted gift to the 2010 campaign, which will directly impact United Way’s work to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all Miami-Dade residents. The gift will be recognized at a reception with United Way board members and key supporters.
Kanas is chairman, president and CEO of BankUnited, the largest bank headquartered in Florida. In May 2009, he led a group of investors in purchasing the bank, and since then, has spent much of his time in South Florida, running the bank and getting to know the community.
“My family and I have spent a lot of time in South Florida since I became involved with BankUnited,†said Kanas. “As in many communities, there are not enough resources to meet the tremendous needs of underserved populations. We are honored to share this gift with an organization that is making such a difference in people’s lives.
“Childhood education is an important element of preparing tomorrow’s entrepreneurs and employees. We know this gift will create better futures for children in South Florida.â€
Harve Mogul, president and CEO of United Way of Miami-Dade, added, “We are so very grateful to John and Elaine for this most generous unrestricted gift, which will have tremendous impact on thousands of lives in our community who depend on the work of United Way. This is an incredible example of the family’s philanthropic spirit.â€
About United Way of Miami-Dade
United Way is working to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. We are focused on improving education, income and health – the building blocks for a good life. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. We invest in quality programs, advocate for better policies, engage people in the community and generate resources. We invite you to join us in this work and LIVE UNITED. For more information, visit www.unitedwaymiami.org or www.facebook.com/UnitedWayMiami.
Photographs of the event
Downtowning Arts and Lifestyle on the BLVD featuring Edgar Nano Sanchez at Mia at Bisczayne on Friday, March 4, 2011.
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28th Annual Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) produced and presented by Miami Dade College (MDC) launched a new chapter with a new executive director. the official lineup of the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) will be repleting with Red Carpet Gusman Galas, Premieres, Competition Categories and Awards, REEL Education Seminars and other special presentations that make up the Festival’s showcase of more than 100 films from 40 countries during the 10-day event, which runs to March 13, 2011.
The Festival launched on March 4 with the first Opening Night animated feature in its 28-year history: Chico & Rita by Oscar- and Goya Award-winning Spanish director Fernando Trueba and Barcelona designer Javier Mariscal. Already a sensation in theaters across Europe, Chico & Rita is the love story of Chico, a penniless piano player, and Rita, a sultry singer, who meet by chance one night in 1948 at Havana’s world-famous Tropicana Club. From there, the star-crossed lovers begin a tumultuous affair that spans decades and takes them to the glamorous stages of New York City, Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas. Their complex tale of heartache and longing, much like a traditional bolero, unfolds to a musical soundtrack of spirited re-recordings of favorites by jazz legends Nat King Cole, Dizzy Gillespie, Israel ―Cachao‖ López, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Chano Pozo and Tito Puente, among others. The red carpet arrivals was lined up with the producers and stars of the movie. At the end of arrivals a luxurious top of the line Lexus automobile was parked at the top of the Red Carpet as Lexus is one of the major sponsors of the film festival.
Trueba previously directed Belle époque, starring Penelope Cruz and Jorge Sanz, which won the 1994 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His Latin Jazz documentary, Calle 54, won MIFF’s Audience Award in 2001. He also previously opened the 14th edition of MIFF, in 2004, with Belle époque. The critically acclaimed film marks Trueba’s return to the Festival, after a 10-year absence.
Following the film, an opening night gala party, held at Miami Dade College’s historic and beautiful Freedom Tower featured a tribute to Cuban music. Guests enjoyed light bites by La Estancia Argentina, Hard Rock Cafe, and other notable area restaurants. Cocktails were sponsored by Rums of Puerto Rico and Coffee drinks by Illy.
For more information on the Miami International Film Festival please visit www.miamifilmfestival.com
Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011
VOX3COM Presents FACECOM Where Business Happens Face to Face at Intercontinental Hotel Indigo Bar on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Â We enjoyed drink specials from 5:00pm til 7:pm, $3 Beer, $4 Wine and $5 Cocktails, $4 Valet and of course there is a City of Miami Parking lot in front of the hotel…so no excuses for not dropping by for a drink.
Sponsors for this event: Â Vox3.com, Tony Major Events, Downtown Athletic Club, Paradise is Mine, 2Go Events and MREIA.
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Downtowning | Arts & Lifestyle on the BLVD
featuring Art Showcase by Edgar Nano Sanchez
RSVP for Cocktail Reception
happyhour@miabiscayne.com
Wine Down Wednesday at HistoryMiami on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Â Wine Down Wednesday takes place first Wednesday of the month. Â This is a great place to network with young professionals while drinking wine and listening to live music. Â This month they had Cat Shell performing and as usual she was amazing. Â This is the perfect place to spend Wednesday evening, to unwind, have a glass of wine and listen to some amazing music.
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Wine Down Wednesday
March 2 from 5 – 8pm
HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street, downtown Miami
Mix, mingle and unwind at HistoryMiami while drinking wine, listening to live music by Cat Shell and browsing our new gallery Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865 – 1965.
Free General Admission
Members and County Employees Complimentary Glass of Wine
$15 open wine bar and light snacks $5 per glass
FREE Parking available at 50 NW 2nd Avenue
RSVP by May 2
Call (305) 375-1614 or email: rsvp@historymiami.org
5th Annual WMC 2K11 – Classic Session feat A Cause – VIVA Sofia
March, 10th, 2011, 6:30pm
Indigo Bar @ Intercontinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
Website.
Tony Major along Power Of Love Productions presents a Fundraiser event in association with the National Foundation for Transplant in honor Of the Liver transplant patient Sofia Lumi (4yrs old) Cause VIVA Sofia.
Featuring a stellar and Legendary Lineup:
> Wayne Williams (Founder Of The Chosen Few) NYC/Chicago
> Victor Simonelli (legendary DJ-Producer-Remixer) NYC/Italy
> John Morales (legendary DJ-Producer-Remixer/M+M Studios)NYC
> Ron D*8*Lim (House Music Pioneer DJ-Producer-Remixer Power Of Love Productions) NYC/Miami
> Paolo Albertoni (House Music Pioneer DJ-Producer) Italy/Miami
> David Solero (House Music Pioneer – Good Peoples Entertainment)NYC/Miami
Serving you the finest in the Disco, Funk, Classics, Rare Grooves, Garage and the 80’s. Recreating an atmosphere of the famed Studio 54 or the legendary grooves of Paradise Garage…
Additionally we feature a special Live Performance of the Brand new
Duo “Kryptoh – Laze” (Sanna Vaarna & Ron D*8*Lim) featuring Buffalo Brown on Guitar (3rd Horizon)
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Cover: $ 10 Donation in honor of Sofia Lumi
WMC 2011 Badge holders free all night.
I look forward to see you all there groovin’ along the eclectic sets!!!
Always Love, always no matter what!!
Yours, Ron D Lim aka Ron D*8*Lim – Power Of Love Productions LLC
This Official WMC 2011 Event support a Fundraiser along the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) in Honor of Sofia Lumi, a 4 years old girl, patient of a Liver transplant.
Grateful for your support!
Tattoo Jew Challenges Jewish Identity In New Sanhedrin-Style Debate
Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Next@19th
137 NE 19th Street
Miami, FL 33132
$10 for adults and $6 for students, seniors and artists
Show your ink and enjoy a festive drink as Next@19th’s New Sanhedrin program offers a heated debate on the controversial topic of body modification within the Jewish culture and practice.
Next@19th invites producer Andy Abrams to present excerpts from his anticipated documentary “Tattoo Jew,†highlighting Jewish-themed tattoos as permanent expressions of cultural connection and identity within the Jewish culture. Abrams’ viewpoint reads between the lines of what it means to be Jewish in the midst of a pop culture society.
A New Sanhedrin-style discussion will follow the enlightening preview, complete with an array of views to offer a fresh perspective on topics like religious prohibition and family disapproval of personal expression within the Jewish community. Modeled after the original ancient Sanhedrin which legislated Jewish law, ideas are introduced by central facilitators and put to audiences for debate. Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com.
About Next@19th: Moving Jewish Culture Forward
Next@19th was founded in July 2010 to engage South Florida’s diverse community in fresh culture, learning and spiritual experience through a Jewish lens. Producing original programming, the organization will host a range of events and activities. This 2010 – 2011 season promises celebrations of music, literary arts, visual art, education and spirituality as well as dynamic projects in partnership with Miami Book Fair International, the Jewish Film Festival and University of Wynwood. Next@19th is located at 137 NE 19 Street, Miami FL 33132, on the campus of Temple Israel’s historic site in downtown Miami. For more information please call 305.542.7732 or visit the website at www.nextat19th.org.
SeminArt: Contracts for Artists
Monday, March 7, 2011 / 6:00 – 7:30pm
LegalArt
1035 N Miami Avenue
Suite 200, Second floor
Miami, FL 33136
Register for this SeminArt
$10 Suggested Donation online or at the door
Unsure if you need a contract? Unsure what should be in a Contract? This SeminArt is an introduction to basic contracts for artists. Attorneys Carolann Swanson and Johnlee Curtis will outline common types of contracts professional artists use to protect and sustain their careers including gallery, commission, licensing, sale and work for hire. They will discuss the differences and requirements for written and oral contracts and how email correspondence between parties may or may not suffice as a contract. They will also provide information on how to handle contract disputes and what to do when you want to terminate a contract. You will leave the SeminArt with greater knowledge of the steps that should be undertaken to avoid contractual problems as well as a better understanding of what contracts look like and how they can be more easily understood.
Carolann and Johnlee will be available for specific questions at the end of the program. Stick around to meet other artists and community leaders–LegalArt SeminArts are great networking opportunities!
Parking: Our building is located on the corner of N Miami Ave and NE 11th Street. Metered parking is available on N Miami Ave and on 11th and 10th Streets. Directions to LegalArt
MIFF Presents Marti, el ojo del canario (MartÃ, the Eye of the Canary)
Tuesday, Mar. 8, at 7 p.m.
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler St.
Miami International Film Festival Premiere Captures Jose Mart۪̉s Youth
Following a slew of awards and critical acclaim, Marti, el ojo del canario (MartÃ, the Eye of the Canary) will make its East Coast premiere at the 28th Annual Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 8, at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. Cuban director Fernando Perez is scheduled to attend.
MartÃ, the Eye of the Canary offers a look into the inner world of Cuban national hero and poet Jose Martà during his formative years. It is impressively set in Havana at the turn of the 20th Century and traces MartÃ’s life from age nine to 17, a period in Cuban history when he witnessed injustices perpetuated by the Spanish colonial rulers, which helped shaped his character.
MartÃ, the Eye of the Canary was named best Cuban film by the Cuban Association of Film Critics. It also won Colon de Plata Awards in Spain for Best Director and Best Photography, three Coral Awards and eight collateral awards at the Havana Film Festival. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles.
This is Perez’s third film showcased at the Festival – others were La vida es silbar (1998) and Suite Habana (2003).
The 28th edition of the Miami International Film Festival runs March 4-13, 2011. Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, Feb. 11. For tickets to Opening Night and all other Festival screenings and special events, visit www.miamifilmfestival.com or call 305-405-MIFF (6433).
New Environments: Four Women Artists
March 6 -May 7, 2011, Mon – Thur, Sat -Sun: 10am-4pm
Women’s Park
Roxcy O’Neal Bolton Women’s History Gallery
10251 W Flagler St
Miami, FL
www.salonmiami.org
Salon Miami presents New Environments: Four Women Artists, featuring works by:
Annfaye Pool
Lucinda Linderman
Kim Yantis
Amanda Serrano
An exhibition in honor of Women’s History Month and the shared creative faculty of women. New Environments: Four Women Artists examines women’s diverse relationship to their environments – natural, construct, and social – from feminine and artistic perspectives.
Please join us at the opening reception Sunday, March 6, 1-4pm at the Roxcy O’Neal Bolton Women’s History Gallery, Women’s Park, 10251 W Flagler St, Miami, FL. Exhibition dates: March 6-May 7, 2011.
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