The Cuban Exile Experience: A Journey To Freedom exhibition VIP Reception at The Freedom Tower on Wednesday, September 10, 2014.
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Gracias Christmas Cantata
Saturday, 10/11/2014 – 10/11/2014 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm
James L. Knight Center
400 SE Second Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Free
Gracias Choir is back in Miami bringing a once in a lifetime music experience entitled Gracias Christmas Cantata. Let Gracias Choir fill your hearts with laughter, hope, and love through cherished Christmas carols that bring the true meaning of Christmas to life. There will be two showings of this spectacular event. 3pm and 7pm. Please reserve your free tickets by calling 954-667-7753.
Snap! Miami presents ‘All About Warhol’
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
CU-1 Gallery
117 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free
A personal vision of The Hilton Brothers,’ a collaboration between photographers Christopher Makos + Paul Solberg as seen in their celebrity portraits of Andy Warhol, along with Ai Weiwei, Tom Ford, Debbie Harry, Lou Reed, Georgia O’Keefe & others. The exhibit also features select intimate photographs of Warhol from William John Kennedy: The Warhol Museum Edition.
The first floor of the gallery will showcase ‘All About Warhol’, the mezzanine will include works by renowned artists represented by Snap! including Richard Tuschman, Tom Chambers, Wendy Sacks, Patricia Van de Camp, Heather Evans Smith, Thomas Dodd, Jason Mitchell and Luis Lazo/L’atelier Alejandro Lazo.
Sponsored by KIWI Arts Group and CU-1 Gallery.
Cocktails by The Courtesy Bar, soft drinks by ONLI Beverages, food by Juice Lab.
Snap! Miami and Snap! Orlando are programs of Snap! Cultural Events, a 501(c) 3 charitable foundation with the mission to celebrate and promote the appreciation of photography worldwide. www.snaporlando.com
Pictured: Andy Dandy Five The Hilton Brothers – Makos/Solberg
Miami New Times Tweet Up at The Filling Station on Thursday, September 4, 2014.
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First Friday Downtown Art Walk at McCormick Place on Friday, August 1, 2014.
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Florida Families Stand, Dance and Move Against Childhood Obesity
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 09:00 am – 11:00 am
Power Fit Studios at Opera Tower
1750 Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $10.00
PowerFit Studios and JEMKIDS Acknowledge National Childhood Obesity Month With Fitness Event
Miami, Fl-September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month recognizes the serious threat obesity poses to the health of America’s children and decreasing its prevalence in the United States. PowerFit Studios and JEMKIDS are encouraging young people to make a commitment to their health and wipe out America’s obesity epidemic. They will host a family inspired fitness event on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 9am-10:30am. JEMKIDS will conduct their weekly fitness class for kids ages 6-13 from 9am-10am. The classes develop overall strength, improve posture, movement & coordination while enhancing balance as well as other motor skills. Different games and challenges are employed to teach children these skills in a way that is fun & engaging. Parents will have the opportunity to get a fitness assessment by PowerFit Studio’s trainer John and Vivian Rice and hear a talk by PowerFit Studios’ celebrated fitness guru, Shirlee Fernandez. Difference Makers will provide complimentary glucose and blood pressure checks. Refreshments will be sponsored by Rozalyn H. Paschal Pediatrics. PowerFit Studios is located inside the Opera Tower at 1750 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, Fl 33132. The cost of the event is $10.00. Parking is $2.50 with validation. Powerfit Studios will also provided registered attendees with a gift card offering 2 Zumba classes, 2 Latin Ballroom dance classes, 20% off spa and slimming treatments and two Power Plate sessions. Complimentary chair massages and aromatherapy will also be provided.
“The growing rate of childhood obesity in our country is alarming,†said Shirlee Fernandez, Founder and Owner, PowerFit Studios, Miami. “Childhood obesity is entirely preventable. We are here to provide ways that encourage healthy eating and fitness habits.â€
Jonerik Murphy — the founder of JEMKIDS — talked about the event saying, “Being a physically fit child isn’t about being a great athlete, it is about being a healthy person. If a child has poor posture, it will affect everything from self esteem to performance in school to long term health issues.  Therefore, children should be physically active early on to create strong, healthy bodies.†Jonerik has been certified by the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) as a Youth Fitness Specialist (Level 2). He has a passion to help kids be healthy and move the best they can, whether it is for life’s everyday activities or for sports. JEMKIDS motto is: Infusing Fitness with Fun!
For more informational and to register please call (786)-287-8487 or email shirleefit@gmail.com
About PowerFit Studios
Built on the scientific foundation of whole-body vibration, the Power Plate at Power Fit Studios can grant bodies such benefits as improved muscle tone, increased circulation, and higher bone density. When combined with a
reasonable amount of rocket fuel, session spent atop the platform can accelerate users fitness goals. The private
studio also supports clients’ inner and outer well-being with more traditional approaches, including Zumba, and Latin Ballroom dance,as well as a range of soothing spa services. Power Fit Studios also offers specialty classes in aromatherapy, chakra-meditation and vision board workshops.
About JEMKIDS
JEMKIDS was created by Jonerik Murphy to help develop a culture of physically fit children at a time when the statistics show that the obesity rate is increasing throughout the youth population. While many schools are reducing or eliminating physical education programs to dedicate more time to classroom work, something is being left out: Physical literacy. Simply put, today’s youth spend too much time sitting and not moving. No one can argue that improving performance in school isn’t important. However, it should not come at the expense of physical development.
In this advanced technological age, more children are spending time playing video games than playing outside. JEMKIDS’ programs were created to address this lack of physical activity. As children mature, there is a window of opportunity to develop motor skills and movement skills most efficiently. If children are inactive during the body’s maturation process, than these skills will either be limited or not developed at all. Consequently, there are short term (children being overweight) and long term effects (increased medical expenses and complications as adults). www.jemkids.com
The first time I’ve been to Batch Gastropub was to celebrate my friend’s birthday party. When I first went in, I was amazed about how casual but comfortable the restaurant is. It’s a gastropub where the menu was approachable and there was an expansive drink list. We celebrated during their happy hour and the placed got packed as soon as I got there. My girlfriends and I indulged in their wonderful happy hour menu and their regular menu. A memorable time for all!
This time around, I got the opportunity to preview their Autumn menu which I was excited to taste. I could not wait for the delectable surprises that this place that had brought my tastebuds into action.
First of all, I was greeted with a cornucopia of cocktail samplings. The one that stood out is the Green Pepper Mojito as I thought it was going to be super sweet but to my surprise it wasn’t. I could taste the green pepper flavor in my mouth but it was not overwhelming to sour my taste of the food that I was about to sample.
Batch gave us two types of menus to choose from for our tasting one that had the house made meatballs or the General Tso’s Cauliflower dish as the starter.
We began with a snack: Salmon Crudo comprised with the House Cured Faroe Island Salmon on top of Florida peaches with Truffled vinaigrette and maldon salt. This small snack was a different experience as I never tasted a salmon on top of a slice of peach before. The salmon taste came to my tastebuds first and then complimented it with the sweet peach infusing both into a nice sweet and delectable light bite.
Then came the starters, the house made meatballs of duck, short rib and pork belly on a sweet potato puree and Serrano ham gave me great delight. The meatballs were warm, soft to chew and the sweet potato puree gave it a good additive to my palate.
The next starter was the Tuna Poke-Peanut Butter “Crumbleâ€, wonton, scallion, and crispy ginger. Although I did not taste the peanut butter but the scallion and the crispy ginger is what stood out of my mind. It was delicious.
For the veggies part, a Batch Kale Salad was served. Now I never had Kale in my life so I was delighted and nervous at the same time in trying this salad comprised of raw kale, hearts of palm, peanuts, strawberry vinaigrette, and parmesan. To my surprise, I loved it. The kale was not overpowering and the vinaigrette made everything come together. Definitely will have to try that salad again next time I go to Batch Gastropub.
Now the main course: The Drunken Short Rib which is a whiskey braised short rib with Vanilla and Sour Mash, Creamy polenta and Cinammon roasted carrots on the side. The meat was so tender that it was falling out of the bone. I could taste the whisky a bit but my memory was the warm, soft, juicy meat that these ribs had. Other than the cinnamon that covered the carrots it was also mixed with a coffee flavored sauce which had a distinctive taste.
The sweets that culminated our experience is the Carnival Donuts-fried dough, powdered sugar, with a warm chocolate ganache and Kahlua syrup. Now these round donuts were the best and my favorite was dumping it in the Kahlua syrup rather than the chocolate ganache. It was so taste was so much richer to my palate.
A very sweet experience to end this preview tasting.
All in all, I can’t wait for this autumn menu to be announced to the general public as Batch Gastropub wants to exemplify the farm to table concept as it is healthier option for everyone but with full of taste. Kudos to Batch Gastropub!
Bold Botanicals: Family Art-Making for DWNTWN Art Days
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free with museum admission
As part of the DWNTWN Art Days events, Bold Botanicals invites familes for a day of hands-on art-making inspired by the colorful, dynamic work of Beatriz Milhazes and the Jardim Botânico exhibition on view at PAMM. There will be guided exhibition tours starting at 11am. All events are free with museum admission.
Live on PPV: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2
Saturday, 09/13/2014 – 09:00 pm –
E11EVEN MIAMI Rooftop Lounge
15 NE 11th ST,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free
Saturday, Sept. 13 – Witness the biggest PPV event of the year in the rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana at E11EVEN MIAMI Rooftop Lounge. Watch this highly anticipated boxing match on a 16 FT LED screen with surround sound. NO COVER! Limited reserved seating available, reservations strongly suggested. Email: tables@11rooftop.com or call 305-305-6611
Conversation with Beatriz Milhazes and Tobias Ostrander
Saturday, 09/20/2014 – 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
Pérez Art Museum Miami will host a public conversation with world-renowned Brazilian abstract artist Beatriz Milhazes and Chief Curator Tobias Ostrander as part of the debut of the artist’s first major U.S. survey of works.
Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico will feature works never before seen in the United States, as well as two new paintings made specifically for PAMM’s presentation. Milhazes’ paintings, with their exuberant colors and decorative elements, parallel Miami’s tropical environment, art deco architecture and vibrant atmosphere—bringing the experience of the city to PAMM’s galleries.
Space is limited. First come, first served.
Opening Celebration of Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
Celebrate the opening of Beatriz Milhazes: Jardim Botânico with live music by Alma Tropicalia and a waterfront bar on the terrace. Between sets enjoy Brazilian grooves from DJ Marcello Bentine.
The celebration features the Miami debut of Brazilian band Alma Tropicalia. The DC-based band reimagines the psych-samba sounds of 60’s tropicália music from Brazil, a mind-bending mix of tropical rhythms, soulful funk grooves and day-glo psychedelia that has quickly earned the group ecstatic reviews and packed performances across the region. The band’s daring lineup combines the masterful Brazilian jazz vocalist Elin (featured on Thievery Corporation’s Brazil-inspired album “Saudadeâ€) with the unhinged experimentation of some of the top backing musicians in today’s rock and world music scene (featuring members of Cyro Baptista’s Beat the Donkey, Bio Ritmo, and more).
Orchestra Miami Pre-Season FriendRaiser
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd Street, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: $5 suggested donation
Calling all art lovers! Eleazar Delgado Studio proudly opens its doors to Orchestra Miami to host their Pre-Season FriendRaiser! Come and enjoy an evening of art, music, friendship and music and learn about Orchestra Miami’s programs and how you can get involved.
Over the Edge Miami! “Carnival of Fun” VIP Party
Friday, September 5, 2014, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The 19th floor of the
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Blvd. Way,
Miami FL 33131
Parking: Discounted Valet
Tickets: $25.00
Includes Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres compliments of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami.
This is your Exclusive Invitation to the Miami Children’s Initiative’s Official “Over the Edge Miami†VIP Party at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami! Come party with Over the Edge rappellers, and congratulate the lucky couple who will “Wed Over the Edge.â€
Fridge Art Fair Miami: De Staatliches Bauhaus Rijpe Mango Editie 12/4/14
Thursday, 12/04/2014 – 12/09/2014, 12:01 pm – 09:01 pm
3rd Street Garage: An Art Space
300 SW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33130
Webpage
Entry Fee: $10
Press and VIP Preview December 4, 2-10 pm.
Fridge Art Fair Returns to Little Havana for Art Basel Miami Week
Fridge Art Fair is pleased to announce that its second Miami edition will take place at the 3rd Street Garage Artspace, 300 SW 12th Avenue, Miami with additional presentations at a legendary Little Havana location, Ball & Chain (http://www.ballandchainmiami.com/) December 4 – 9, 2014, thanks to major sponsorship by the Barlington Group and returning media sponsor Arte Fuse. Once again, Founding Director Eric Ginsburg, a noted painter in his own right (mainly for his soulful portraits of dogs), will lead the Fridge team.
“People should not be afraid to go and see art, and it should not cost a fortune,’ said Ginsburg. “I want people to be happy, we want everyone from all walks of life to come to this fair and say, ‘that was really cool!’†In that spirit he has subtitled this edition “De Staatliches Bauhaus Rijpe Mango Editie,†explaining:
“In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha holds a perfectly ripe mango as a symbol of the potential for perfection. The mango is a tropical icon, a fruit of love. Pure, but sexy…like Miami!â€
Cara Hunter Viera of Fridge will produce the Fair and NYC based curator, writer and dealer Linda DiGusta, co-director of Fridge 2014 in New York, stays on the team as curatorial consultant.
Fridge Art Fair was born on New York’s Lower East Side in May 2013, making it’s debut – under the tagline “Can you fit into the Fridge?†— at Kazuko Miyamoto’s small but storied storefront, Gallery OneTwentyEight. The inaugural Miami show was presented at the somewhat more spacious Pax, on Calle Ocho. On March 31st 2014, Fridge was displaced from its expanded Lower East Side venue by the Dept. of Buildings closure of the historic and beloved Angel Orensanz Center, but was able to rebound and open as planned on May 8 and present an innovative, successful fair (including large-scale installations, a video lounge curated by Jeanne Wilkinson, and a Ferrari, presented by Dorian Grey Gallery, painted by John “Crash†Matos) at a 7,000 sf waterfront venue in Long Island City thanks to major sponsorship from Plaxall. With a loyal following of presenting galleries, organizations and artists, Fridge is growing while retaining its character as an intimate, accessible and enjoyable event.
Barlington Group was founded by Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla II, in Miami Florida in June 2004, as an urban development company committed to revitalizing neighborhoods within Miami’s urban core. Since inception, Barlington Group has acquired, developed, and managed commercial projects with a value exceeding $50 million. Projects have focused on asset repositioning, ranging from multi-family, retail, office, and mixed use buildings. The company currently operates 100 plus multi-family units and more than 400,000 sqft of retail and office space in 13 retail and mixed-use centers. The company is also invested in retail, entertainment, and hospitality ventures. The core mission of the company is to have fun creating unique places to live, work, and play.http://www.barlingtongroup.com/company.html
Arte Fuse is a contemporary online art magazine featuring news, openings, events, galleries, studio visits and art reviews. Visiting as many shows and artist’s studios as possible, the publication offers readers a curated perspective of the art scene with special focus on New York. The magazine was founded by Jamie Martinez, Publisher and CEO, in 2008. http://artefuse.com/
More about Fridge on the Fair website, FridgeArtFair.com.
PARK(ing) Day Miami 2014
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 09/19/2014 09:00 am – 10:00 pm
Urban Impact Lab @MCAD
100 NE First Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE
Reclaim and reimagine public space by turning metered parking spaces into public PARKs.
For more information: www.parkingdaymiami.com
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MiamiMixer Invitational at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Thursday, August 28, 2014.  This is a monthly group show hosted at Eleazar Delgado Studio in Downtown Miami.
Artist Lineup for this month was  Jason Aponte, Claudia Calle, Stefanie Caro, Ian Fichman, Jacqueline Gopie and Yosniel Zambrano.
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Miami DWNTWN Art Days
September 19-21, All Day
Downtown Miami
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Art Days is designed to bring together and promote the cultural community, in addition to facilitating and incentivizing art exhibitions and other cultural activities. In its third year, Art Days, supported by the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), continues to provide free inspiring art activities across the Downtown cultural landscape. Working in partnership with a variety of arts and culture institutions, organizations and artists, Art Days is a three-day cultural exploration that incorporates countless free events and exhibitions for the community to experience and enjoy. Art Days offers something for everyone from family activities, panel discussions, international exhibitions, bike tours, walking tours and so much more!
Art Days is comprised of three components:
The Hub
located at MCAD, 100 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33132
The “hub†is the epicenter for information on Art Days. In 2013 over 130 events took place around Downtown Miami, so it’s worthwhile to take a moment and set an itinerary to make the most out of the weekend!
The hub is the place to…
…find someone to help you navigate through the vast amount of things to do.
…start most walking and bike tours.
…be creative and paint your own unique t-shirt.
…hang out and connect with your friends on social media.
…find people to welcome you to Downtown Miami.
The Fringe
The “Fringe†is a set of curated activations of Downtown Miami in the form of visual and performance art projects. The visual art projects are commissioned, site-specific public art installations, curated by a specialist contemporary art curator Amanda Sanfilippo, and located within a one-mile radius around the Hub for easy walkability. This year’s Fringe has been initiated in partnership with Miami Dade County’s Art in Public Places.
The Events
Throughout the three day weekend, over 60 different art organizations, culture organizations, non-profits and artists activate their spaces with exhibitions, performances, cocktails meet and greet, art talks, panels and more. New for 2014 is an increased family friendly programming and children activities to accommodate the growing number of families living in Downtown.
Realizing the lack of performing arts in last year’s mix of events, the Miami DDA, in collaboration with the Olympia Theatre, is debuting a series of performance pieces in public areas and venues all around Downtown
As a guideline, here is a schedule for the weekend:
Thursday: Media/VIP Preview of the Fringe and Art Days
Friday: School tours/ Exhibitions openings/ post -work cocktail activities
Saturday: Museum day; art tours and exhibitions
Sunday: Cultural activities/bike tours
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Continue reading “Miami DWNTWN Art Days 9/19/14-9/21/14”
InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Nightclub
Saturday, 11/01/2014 – 09:00 pm –
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $100.00
The InterContinental Miami and Make-A-Wish Southern Florida invites the next generation of contributors and Miami’s premier buzz creators in the fashion, arts, music and nightlife industries to the 20th Annual InterContinental® Miami Make-A-Wish Nightclub on Saturday, November 1, 2014 – following the InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball.
Miami Downtown Arts District (MDAD) DWNTWN Art Days Kick-Off and Press Conference
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 09/19/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
McCormick Place Miami
111 SW 3rd St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: Free with RSVP
For the third year in a row, McCormick Place will be participating in the Downtown Development Authority’s Dwntwn Art Days weekend September 19th, 20th, & 21st, 2014.
Kicking off Friday, September 19th, 6:00-7:00pm is the VIP Press Conference for the official launch of the @Miami Miami Downtown Arts District (MDAD).
The exterior venue will have a the Life Is Art VIP Bombay Sapphire Lounge accompanied by DJ’s, live music, Food Trucks, Wall Brawl, and performance artists. Thank you to our sponsors: Bombay Sapphire for supplying complimentary beverages for our VIPs to sip, Chrome Event Furnishing for supplying furnishings to get your lounge on, and McCormick Place, Downtown Miami for being our host! Proceeds from VIP tickets benefit Life Is Art.
From 7:00pm – Midnight, McCormick Place will transform the special event venue into a Black Box Theater. The Black Box Theater will be exhibiting award winning short films from the MIA Animation and the Miami Short Film Festival from7:00-9:00pm followed by a Stand-Up Comedy Show from 9:00pm-Midnight, hosted by comedian Freddy Stebbins.
The 2nd and 3rd floors are home to Fine Art Studios and the entire 7th Floor houses Eleazar Delgado Studio, all will be open to the public.
Complimentary transportation will be provided by Freebee.
We look forward to having you join us in this celebration!
MDAD is a non-profit organization that serves cultural institutions and museums, galleries, local artists and studios, as well as, businesses, event venues, hotels, and restaurants that further awareness in History, Art, and Culture for the Downtown and Brickell area. MDAD aims to unify the Downtown and Brickell Arts District by providing a variety of programs that allow the community to explore the arts district, such as First Friday Downtown Art Night, or providing exposure and educational events through a variety of membership support services. A Proclamation from the Office of Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez will be presented to founding board members: Sean McCormick, Lee Ann Lester, Katy Sekeres Stallfus, & James Echols, on behalf of all Downtown cultural organizations, and indoctrinating the formation of MDAD.
Vision and Voices for the End of Poverty
Monday, 09/08/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Peace Educational Foundation
1900 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free
RESULTS.org Vision and Voices for the End of Poverty-Honoring Accomplishments and Charting the Future. Join us for a celebration of Everyday Heroes, you. Light refreshment and great company, come learn about how your support will continue to transform the lives of people living in poverty and empowers advocates who volunteer.
YoungArts Salon featuring Joshua Bell with a screening of HBO’s Joshua Bell: YoungArts MasterClass and a performance by Bell and YoungArts Alumni
Monday, 09/08/2014 – 09/08/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
National YoungArts Foundation
2100 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33137
More Info Link
Cost: $35 General Admission | $28 Members (with promo code)* | $20 students (with valid ID)
Join us for the premiere screening of HBO’s Joshua Bell: YoungArts MasterClass, followed by a Salon with Bell and YoungArts alumni moderated by the President & CEO of Universal Music Classics, Elizabeth Sobol, and sponsored by the Knight Foundation. The evening will conclude with a performance by Bell and YoungArts alumni.
Live Performance by Bachaco and Papayo!
Thursday, 08/21/2014 – 11:00 am –
Touche Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge
15 NE 11th St,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free
Mr. 305 Inc. Artist and Latin Grammy Winner PAPAYO and International Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock band BACHACO who’s music successfully blends feel-good and conscious lyrics through the mix of Reggae, Dancehall and Ska with Rock, Hip-Hop and Colombian Cumbia will be performing live at TOUCHÈ ROOFTOP LOUNGE following the PREMIOS TU MUNDO award show at American Airlines Arena Thursday August 21st.
Enjoy the live performance on a sophisticated rooftop lounge with comfortable couch seating, communal tables and open air rooftop via a state-of-the-art retractable roof.
Located 4 blocks from American Airlines Arena on the corner of 11th Street and N Miami Ave.
15 NE 11th Street • Valet parking and plenty of self parking.
FOR BOTTLE SERVICE RESERVATIONS EMAIL – info@touchemiami.com
Constitution Day Miami 2014
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
5:30 p.m. Cocktails and Networking
6:30 p.m. Program Begins
Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33132
Register Online
Celebrities, judges, elected officials, attorneys, war veterans and other prominent community and business leaders will read sections of the Constitution of the United States in celebration of the third annual
Constitution Day Miami 2014.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Constitution Day is a federal observance recognizing our country’s citizens as well as the day that the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787. The observance also honors the rights and liberties granted and protected by the Constitution.
For more information, contact Michelle Casares of Higer Lichter & Givner at info@constitutiondaymiami.org or (305) 933-9970, extension 102.
First Friday Downtown Art Walk at McCormick Place on Friday, August 1, 2014.
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MiamiMixer Invitational
Thursday, 08/28/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: Free
This month’s MiamiMixer brings 6 of Miami’s emerging artists to the forefront to provide something for everyone’s taste and budget.
Featured Artists
Jason Aponte
Claudia Calle
Stefanie Caro
Ian Fichman
Jacqueline Gopie
Yosniel Zambrano
Free parking on site!
Miami Pays Tribute to Simón DÃaz
Friday, 08/22/2014 – 07:30 pm – 10:30 am
Olympia Theatre at Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $35.00 – $100.00
More than a dozen musicians come together to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the most recognized and beloved artists of Venezuela: Simón DÃaz.
Many around the world have heard some version of “Caballo Viejo†including Gipsy King’s “Bamboleo,†unaware of who the composer is, but for Venezuelans he is perhaps the greatest representative of their folklore and one of their country’s icon: Simon Diaz.
For 6 decades, Simón DÃaz, was part of the popular culture of Venezuela and became, without doubt, one of the most beloved characters of the country as a singer, songwriter, actor, comedian, television talk show host and cultural promoter.
On August 22, a constellation of stars will be offering a tribute to Simon at the Olympia Theatre at Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. A show that will take the audience on a journey through the musical life of the singer, with anecdotes, memories and lots of music. Under the musical direction of Carlos Puchi, guest artists will perform his most famous compositions, such as “Caballo Viejo,†“Sabana,†“Mi Querencia,†“Tonada de Luna Llena,†“Mercedes,†“El Loco Juan Carbina†and many more.
Guest artists include: Huascar Barradas, Luz Marina, MarÃa Teresa ChacÃn, Frank Quintero, Ilan Chester, MarÃa Rivas, Karina, Fernando and Juan Carlos, Julio Briceño (Amigos Invisible) Alberto Slezynger (DaiquirÃ), Saúl Vera, Rummy Olivo, Roberto Torres, José Luis RodrÃguez (El Puma) and Simón DÃaz’s granddaughter, Daniela Diaz Morales. Elà Bravo and Bettsimar DÃaz will serve as emcees.
The fame of Simón DÃaz went beyond Venezuela’s borders and his songs were performed around the world by artists such as: Mercedes Sosa, Joan Manuel Serrat, Julio Iglesias, Richard Clayderman, Ray Conniff, Gipsy Kings, Roberto Torres, Caetano Veloso, Danny Rivera, Cheo Feliciano Gilberto Santa Rosa, among others. They were also translated into several languages. In September 2008, he was awarded a Latin Grammy for their Lifetime Achievement Award.
Proceeds will be donated to the Foundation Friends of Children with Cancer
Brickell Fashion Market: A Trendsetter’s Bazaar
Sunday, 08/24/2014 – 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
InterContinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza,
Miami, Florida 33131
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $5.00
The Brickell Fashion Market’s Summer in the City Bazaar is a one-day, high energy pop-up market devoted to bringing a unique local shopping experience to Downtown Miami/ Brickell Area.
We are proud to present the latest edition of Brickell Fashion Market (BFM). This event infuses international style, fashion, beauty and trendsetting style gurus with Miami’s southern hospitality. Here is your opportunity to get in on the action while supporting a very worthy cause.
Brickell Fashion Market is a unique fashion bazaar featuring some of Miami’s most unique trends and styles from independent designers. It will be held on Sunday, August 24th, showcasing the work of some our favorite emerging designers and boutiques from 11am-6pm at the Sevilla Room at the InterContinental Hotel in Downtown Miami.
The objective is to provide a platform where up coming fashion designers & MUA (Makeup Artists), and independently owned boutiques can confidently and artistically present their skills and designs to public consumers;
Join us and enjoy an event with the up-and-coming designers from all over the world while you shop our newest collections, featuring the latest trends and exclusive styles of our partners.
FEATURED VENDORS: ★ ARENITA JEWELRY ★ ARMANI’S AROMAS, ★ BEKORA USA, ★ CARMELINA SIMONE COUTURE, ★ CHINA FASHION BOUTIQUE, ★ COUTURE CHARMZ, ★ D’ MICHELLE ACCESORIOS, ★ DIMONTI, ★ FASHION RISKS, ★ KARA J. DESIGNS, ★ KERATIN STATION, ★ KINA SITARA, ★ KRISTINA MILU KOLLECTION, ★ L DESIGNS, ★ LOLLIPOP CROWNS, ★ LOVE JOI BOUTIQUE, ★ MUR MUR SWIMWEAR, ★ NENE BLU’S BOUTIQUE, ★ OPEN LOTUS, ★ ORIGAMY OWL, ★ PEACE & LOVE COUTURE, ★ PURE ROMANCE, ★ RODAN & FIELDS, ★ SAMBARELA BRAZILIAN SWIMWEAR, ★ SIRA MARA JEWELRY, ★ STELLA & DOT, ★ SOUTH HILLS DESIGNS, ★ TIME BY DESIGNS, ★ TOWER 67 DESIGNS, ★ TWILASH.
A wide range of clothing, shoes, bags and accessories from reputable brands and emerging designers.
Contact us: brickellfashionmarket@gmail.com I +1 (786)546.8500
More info at: www.Brickellfashionmarket.com
YoungArts Awareness Day
Monday, 09/08/2014 – 09/09/2014 12:00 am – 12:00 am
National YoungArts Foundation
2100 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Help the National YoungArts Foundation keep the arts alive! YoungArts Awareness Day is a national, one-day event celebrating the hundreds of thousands of young artists across the country and encouraging them to pursue a career in the arts — which in turn helps ensure the future of the arts in our nation. Stay tuned for details on celebratory events in Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
Miami Dolphins and Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Annual Kickoff Luncheon
Friday, August 15, 2014m 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
InterContinental Downtown Miami, Grand Ballroom
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
Admission tickets are $125 for the general public and $110 for Chamber members. Local businesses can also purchase tables starting at $750.
Tickets and tables can be purchased at www.dolphins.com/lunch.
The Miami Dolphins and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce announced today that they will team up to host the team’s annual Kickoff Luncheon on Friday, August 15th at 11:30 a.m. at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Miami, presented by Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC. This unique and interactive luncheon will celebrate the return of Miami Dolphins football and will be the only event this season where Miami Dolphins fans can enjoy a meal alongside their favorite players and coaches. All players and coaches are scheduled to participate, and players will be seated at every table.
Each Kickoff Luncheon ticket includes lunch with a Dolphins player, as well as a lower-level ticket to the Miami Dolphins game on September 21 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Fans will have the opportunity to take photos with Dolphins players, coaches, cheerleaders and alumni, and the event also will feature player Q&A panels, a silent auction, a performance by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and a preview of the 2014 Miami Dolphins season highlighted by a keynote speech by Head Coach Joe Philbin
Papayo Live Performance
Thursday, 08/21/2014 – 11:00 pm – 01:00 am
E11EVEN Rooftop Lounge
15 NE 11th ST,
Miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: No Cover
Mr. 305 Inc. Artist and Latin Grammy Winner PAPAYO will be performing live at E11EVEN MIAMI ROOFTOP LOUNGE following the PREMIOS TU MUNDO award show at American Airlines Arena Thursday August 21st. Enjoy the live performance on a sophisticated rooftop lounge with comfortable couch seating, communal tables and open air rooftop via a state-of-the-art retractable roof.
Located 4 blocks from American Airlines Arena on the corner of 11th Street and N Miami Ave.
29 NE 11th Street • Valet parking and plenty of self parking.
Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Networker at Yage Bay Club on Wednesday, August 6, 2014.  A welcome complimentary drink courtesy of Ron Barcelo.  The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chili,  Doral, Downtown Miami & Brick, Ecuador,  Junior Chamber International, Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Mercosur, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, Sweetwater and Brickell Rotary Club celebrating yet another successful MultiChamber of Commerce event.
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Free Legal Panel: Top 10 IP Issues for Startups – Trademark, Copyright & Patents
Tuesday, 08/12/2014 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
The LAB Miami
400 NW 26th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free
What protections can a Trademark, Copyright or Patent offer a starting business? What are the differences and benefits of each?
Hear from prominent Intellectual Property attorneys – Jaime Rich Vining and Mark Stein – about how to tell a Copyright from a Patent or a Trademark and how each of these can help protect your startup business! They will also cover trade secrets and employment agreements.
Also learn how to stay out others’ space and avoid potential infringement claims!
Switchboard’s All Star Awards Nominations
Wednesday, 08/04/2014 – 08/13/2014 08:00 am – 12:00 pm
switchboardmiami.org/nominations
190 NE 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: free
Nominate your favorite non-profit as an All Star for the chance to win one of seven awards at Switchboard’s Third Annual All Star Awards Luncheon. Hosted on October 17 at Jungle Island, last year’s ceremony had over 500 attendees. This event is a great opportunity for your favorite non-profit to gain free publicity and network with industry leaders for the non-profit and for-profit communities.
Go to www.switcboardmiami.org/nominations/ to download your nomination packet and submission forms. Don’t forget to send your nominations to awards@switchboardmiami.org by August 13 at Noon. Good luck, and see you at the All Star Awards!
Universe Miami’s Industry Night
Thursday, 08/07/2014 – 12/31/2020 09:30 pm – 04:00 am
Will Call Miami
700 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: Free
Calling All Artist…
Universe Miami’s Industry Night – Thursdays at Will Call Miami, is for and all about Miami’s creative, entertainment and performing arts community. Of course we want fans and other patrons too!
We’re providing a stage, in-house video monitoring, online streaming, a clean and comfortable venue, access to tasty food, drink specials, a relaxing environment in which to network, self-promote, share information and ideas, entertain and be entertained. As an aspiring artist, what more could you want or ask for, especially for free??? All you have to do is show up and participate…
So, whether you sing, dance, tell jokes, recite poetry, play an instrument, rap, etc., if you’re entertaining and polished, Universe Miami’s Industry Night and our stage want you!
To be considered for performing, please contact me via Facebook or email.
Yours musically and creatively,
Jeff Durand
Director – Universe Network Television
The Second Miami New Times Iron Fork Miami Spice Grand Tasting at Hyatt Regency Miami on Thursday, July 31, 2014.  I had so much fun, I think this years was my favorite, great food and an awesome space.  Miami New Times Once Again Joins Miami Spice as the Official Kickoff Host for the Dining Season.
About Miami Spice: The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau organizes Miami Spice, a mouthwatering restaurant promotion that showcases the best of Miami cuisine. During August and September, restaurants offer three-course meals featuring signature dishes created by world-renowned chefs. It’s a tropical fusion of ingredients that makes Miami an epicurean paradise.
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Opening celebration for Adler Guerrier: Formulating a Plot
Thursday, 08/07/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: Free with museum admission.
Pérez Art Museum Miami presents the first solo museum exhibition for artist Adler Guerrier, surveying 15 years of work across diverse media.
Guerrier and exhibition curator Diana Nawi will discuss a breadth of topics reflected in the exhibition, including the artist’s interest in Miami’s history, the legacy of the 1960s, and the influence of cinema and literature on his practice.
6-9pm: DJ set by DJ Le Spam, cocktails (for purchase) on the terrace
7-8pm: Conversation with artist
PAMM Free Second Saturdays presented by Target: Plotting Pictures
Saturday, 08/09/2014 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: Free
A monthly program for museum visitors, PAMM Free Second Saturdays presented by Target features hands-on activities for children and adults as well as guided tours and occasional guest artists and performers.
Discover the art of Miami-based Adler Guerrier in the upstairs galleries. Out on the front terrace tables, select and combine images into a narrative collage.
PAMM Art Storytime
Saturday, 08/23/2014 – 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: PAMM members: $7 per child Non-members: $10 per child Plus general museum admission. Space is limited to 12 children. Space is limited. Pre-registration required to mvickles@pamm.org / 786-354-5641
Every fourth Saturday at 1pm, 3-5 year-olds (and their caregivers) build on foundations of literacy with an in-gallery story reading followed by a related art activity at PAMM’s Knight Education Center. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Event
Wednesday, August 6th 2014, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Yage Bay club
401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL Â 33132
Directions: Under Hard Rock Cafe in Bayside
Members $10 in advance and $15 at the door cash only Non-members $15 in advance and $20 at the door cash only
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Tuesday, August 5th 2014
Purchase Tickets Online
Valet Parking: No Valet, $5 Self- Public Parking Available
Cost: Members $10 in advance
Cost at the Door: Members $15 at the door
Dress Code: Business Attire
The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol,Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, HaitÃ, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, along with Brickell Rotary Club, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking.
Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun!
Includes: A complimentary drink courtesy of Ron Barcelo and appetizers for an hour. Bring your Business card to participate in raffle to win surprise prizes.
Bistro BE, Brickell’s exciting new authentic Belgian restaurant, made its highly anticipated debut. The chic and sophisticated eatery aims to enchant Miami palates with a lively food and drink scene, featuring an expansive menu of Belgian delights and extensive beer list, with upwards of 70 different selections!
Working in tandem with restaurant owners Emmanuel Verschueren and Tim Michels, executive chef Frederik Appelt oversees the menu, which showcases the sophisticated French technique and bold flavors Belgian cuisine is known for. A newcomer to Miami, the Belgian-born chef is no stranger to the kitchen. Appelt previously served as executive chef at some of Belgium’s most esteemed restaurants, including Bistro Kosmopole, one of the most visited restaurants in Leuven, as well as Gastropub de Molen, widely recognized during Appelt’s tenure as one of the country’s best restaurant’s offering classic Belgian fare.
Digest Miami hosted a private Belgian Beer Dinner at the newly opened Bistro BE in Brickell with Stella Artois and flew in Master Beer Sommelier Marc Stroobandt to curate this special multi-course, beer paired dinner. Stroobandt travels the world inspiring and educating people. He has a profound knowledge of his subject and enduring relationships with both beer producers & the hospitality industry. He is a leading authority in the art and science of food and beer pairing and has created a number of programs to bring that knowledge to others.
The evening began with a welcome reception featuring small bites and a cheese tasting, followed by a demonstration of the 9-step Stella Artois Pouring Ritual and seated dinner.
Stella Artois cider a delicious gluten-free beer made with hand-picked American apples grown wine growing regions and other secrets ingredient. Pro-Tip: A a bit of orange juice and it tastes just like apple pie.
Hoegaarden is a goes well with Indian and Thai Food. Â Pro Tip: Serve it in Champagne glasses and no one will know the difference.
Leffe pronounced leff or leffe. It’s an abbey beer. The more you drink, the more you drink in youth. Pro Tip: Leffe blond is great to have waffles in the afternoon or with dessert.
Beer Pro Tip: Some beers taste good, but don’t smell nice. When this is the case, use a straight glass. If it smells good, use a fancy glass.
We also took part in the super cute “I drink to your face” ritual,  crossing hands to touch glasses to each others’ cheeks.
With beer culture so closely tied to Belgian culture, the beer menu boasts a staggering list of rare Belgian brews, as well as recognizable brands. There are more than 70 different selections available by the bottle and eight on tap. Servers are also trained in beer etiquette, from pouring technique down to the proper glassware. Central to the design of the dining room is a wall display behind the bar showcasing glassware for each of the beers served. Guests will also find a comprehensive list of well-priced wines by the glass or bottle to complement their meal.
Bistro BE brings guests as close to Belgium as one can get without a passport. The sleek, contemporary décor is reminiscent of a modern Belgian bistro with blond wood, white furnishings and modernist lighting. The 1,970 square-foot restaurant seats approximately 110, including communal chef’s tables positioned adjacent to the airy open kitchen, a spacious bar and covered patio.
Bistro BE is open daily for lunch and dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Brunch will launch at a later date. Located on the north side of the Axis Building at 1111 SW 1st Avenue in downtown Miami. Street and municipal parking available. Telephone: (305) 375-0975; www.BistroBE.com.
Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation Announces Fleeting Imaginaries
Friday, 09/05/2014 – 11/02/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
CIFO Art Space
1018 North Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33136
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
The Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO) is proud to announce Fleeting Imaginaries as this year’s Grants & Commissions Program exhibition. As it is customary, the winners are part of the annual exhibition dedicated to the program at the CIFO Art Space. This year’s exhibition will be open to the public from September 5th through November 2, 2014.
The twelfth edition of CIFO’s Grants & Commissions Program features works by emerging artists: Pablo Accinelli (Argentina), Nayarà Castillo (Venezuela), Marcellvs L. (Brazil), Carlos Martiel (Cuba), Mateo Pizarro (Colombia) and Adrian Regnier (Mexico) and mid-career artists: Claudia Joskowicz (Bolivia), Rosângela Rennó (Brazil). Also for the first time since the inception of the program, two artists were simultaneously chosen for the prestigious Achievement Award: Teresa Burga (Peru) and Antonieta Sosa (Venezuela) have earned the prestige and admiration of the contemporary art world. Their work will also be part of Fleeting Imaginaries.
Open Creativity Workshop at Miami Center for Architecture and Design on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
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Pechakucha Miami at Bakehouse Art Complex on Thursday July 24, 2014.
What is PechaKucha 20×20? – PechaKucha 20×20 is a simple presentation format where you show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. The images advance automatically and you talk along to the images.
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Cultural Evolution Exhibition at CU1 Gallery on July 19, 2014.
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Pérez Art Museum Miami Presents Adler Guerrier: Formulating a Plot
Thursday, 08/07/2014 – 08/07/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free and open to the public
Preview Adler Guerrier: Formulating a Plot, the artist’s first, solo museum exhibition; enjoy entertainment and cocktails on the terrace (for purchase). A conversation between the artist, Adler Guerrier, and exhibition curator, Diana Nawi will take place from 7-8PM (seating begins at 6:30PM).
Surveying 15 years of work across diverse media, on view at PAMM from August 7, 2014 – January 25, 2015 the exhibition, Adler Guerrier: Formulating a Plot, considers the central themes and concerns of Guerrier’s practice. Guerrier and Nawi will discuss a breadth of topics reflected in the exhibition, including the artist’s interest in Miami’s history, the legacy of the 1960s, and the influence of cinema and literature on his practice. PAMM is free every first Thursday of the month. Free first Thursdays is made possible in part with support provided by Knight Foundation.
**Please note that on-site parking options are expected to reach capacity early due to high attendance projections. Please consider taking the free Metromover. For downtown Miami parking options, visit Miamiparking.com. Overflow parking at Omni: $10/3 hours with PAMM validation (take Metromover 1 stop or walk four blocks)
Miami Mixer: FREEDOM at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Friday, July 18, 2014. Â This is a monthly group show which happens on the 3rd Friday of every month & hosted at Eleazar Delgado Studio in Downtown Miami.
Artist Lineup for this month was Erik Ace SobeArtist, Al Blanco, Marco Caridad, AK cespedes photography, Jonathan Cole, Diana Pantoja, Eladio Ramos and Anita Wexler Artist .
Call To All Artist Open call to Performing Arts Conservatory Fall 2014
Wednesday, 08/13/2014 – 08/13/2014 05:30 pm – 08:30 am
Teatro Prometeo
300 ne second avenue,
miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $15
Prometeo Theatre is a true cultural treasure, having produced and presented over one-hundred productions, as well as educating actors and contributing to the transformation of the Spanish theatre scene in the country. Teatro Prometeo’s is the product of the artistic vision of Teresa MarÃa Rojas and the pedagogical vision of Miami-Dade College President Eduardo Padrón. Throughout the years, Prometeo has featured many Miami and U.S. premieres of local and international playwrights. It has also carried out programs specifically for all audiences and ventured into performances in non-traditional theater spaces such as community centers, the street, and public transportation. Teatro Prometeo is currently helmed by director Joann Maria Yarrow, who took over the reins and created a Professional Acting Conservatory with the mission of providing actor training in Spanish as one could receive in English. She instantly toured Prometeo productions to Latin America, where they have performed in the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Ecuador as well as to festivals in Boston, colleges in New York and conferences in Los Angeles.
Life Is Art  presents Art/Work Connections #21: Understanding Grants for Artist with Joshua Kingston at Eleazar Delgado Studio Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month we covered  Understanding Grants for Artist.
About Joshua Kingston:
Joshua Kingston was raised in a military family, moving often and quickly learned to adapt and connect with people. He studied Theater, Music and Literature in college and has worked as a Vet Tech and a Software Developer before settling in to his true calling, writing. Always feeling the need to have more knowledge, he went back to school to obtain a Masters in Theology.
Today, he writes helps artists verbalize their art into statements and galleries develop catalog material while his passion is the challenge of grant writing for both individual artists, projects, and small/mid-sized Arts organizations.
About Eleazar Delgado Studio:
Originally conceived at our home, Eleazar Delgado Studio has always been the artist’s creative space. The idea grew into a gathering place for our friends, mostly artists in their own rights, to showcase their current work and preview concepts. We made it official in 2010 when we opened a public space in Wynwood. Today in addition to being Eleazar’s personal art studio, we host local talents and leaders who need a professional environment to showcase, educate, and enrich the community at large.
About the Art/Work Connections Program
The Art/Work Connections program is a monthly series of business seminars held at galleries and art spaces around South Florida targeted at artists and those working in the arts. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from them. Business professionals are brought in to cover a wide variety of topics including health care, financial planning, contract negotiation, copyright law, portfolio development, social media, marketing and much more.
About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.
Next month Art/Work Connections on Contract Negotiation with RKE Law Group is August 12 at Kroma so save the date!
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Teatro Prometeo invites you to a Reading of Las 3 Marias as part of the South Florida Theatre League Readings
Monday, 07/28/2014 – 07/28/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Prometeo Theatre
300 ne 2nd avenue,
miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: 0
Three lifelong Latina girlfriends meet for a quiet celebration. But with these three, nothing is ever low-key. After two shattering revelations, they learn how the bond that binds them may also break them apart. A satire questioning what it means to be Latina in the U.S. And there are no easy answers.
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Event
August 13, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
Register Online
Are you an Artist, Creative or Arts Executive with a legal question? We have Attorneys ready to help! Calling all creatives for an evening dedicated to getting you the legal advice you need. Mix and mingle with the legal & creative community.
One to One Consultations:
Intellectual, Property Copyright, Trademark, Contracts, Licensing Agreements, Unfair Use Bylaws & Articles, Starting a NonProfit l 501(c)3
Who Should Attend:
Artists, Cultural Organizations, Film, Writers, Composers, Playwrights, Architects, Actors, Graphic Designers, Choreographers, Dancers, Digital Designers, Musicians, Techies and Creatives
Universe Miami’s Industry Night – Tosh Alexander Video Release Party
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
Will Call
700 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Universe Miami’s Industry Night – Tosh Alexander Video Release Party
Hosted by Multi Platinum Selling Producers Cool & Dre and Carlito from the legendary Terror Squad.
Thursday July 17, 2014 at Will Call Miami – 700 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132.
***Arrive early, so you don’t miss anything…
Universe Miami – http://universemiami.com/
and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Universe-Miami/117557311664094 including it’s CEO and Co-Owner DJ Radamas, Miami’s well known, respected and premier DJ, Co-Owner Carlito of the legendary Terror Squad, as well as Universe Miami’s cast of talented show host and other team members, are hosting a weekly Industry Night event, which will be streamed online = GLOBAL EXPOSURE, Thursdays at Will Call Miami. YOU are welcome, invited and encouraged to join us as often as possible!!
Our Industry Night provides a comfortable atmosphere to socialize, network, self-promote, idea-share, entertain, be entertained, hear great music, dance, watch cool videos, unwind, relax, eat, drink, have fun and more.
Universe Network Television, our parent company, is a globally growing reality, with a celebrity component, including some in our ownership hierarchy. Local music celebs have already agreed to be involved, host, appear and perform, as the event grows and stabilizes.
We welcome and invite ‘high quality’ local artist of all genres, to showcase/perform. These are not paid performances. These are OPPORTUNITIES to be seen and heard, to have that all-important stage and audience.
Be a part of BUILDING something cool and long overdue in Miami.
Yours musically and creatively,
Jeff Durand – TEAM Member Universe Network Television
http://jeffdurand.net/
The 90s Flashback Fest
Friday, 07/25/2014 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
Tobacco Road
626 south miami ave,
miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: $10
Brickell Smoke Shop and Vape & Smoke Shop present A DJ Oski Show:
The 90’s Flashback Fest
Friday July 25th, 2014
Tobacco Road • 8pm-3am.
The 90’s was off the chain and we are taking it back to the old school. Come see South Florida’s Original Bands and Artist cover some of the best songs of the 90’s, plus bang out their new originals. It gets better. Come dressed to kill and win $100 Cash in our 90’s Costume Contest. The 4 stage music festival is going down at The World Famous Tobacco Road. “Miami’s Oldest Restaurant, Bar and Cabaret.
Booking Vendors and Sponsors now at flashbackfest@gmail.com or call 305.303.3976
Here are the rules: Each Band/Artists must open and close their set with a song from the 90’s. In between the set you can play original music or keep the 90’s vibe going, but you must open and close with an 90’s song.
The 2014 90’s Flashback All Stars.
@Cocktail Collection Stage:
DJ Junior Diaz – All night
8pm – Darkoustik
(Alice In Chains – Eagle Eye Cherry – Bush – Marilyn Manson – The Cranberries – Goo Goo Dolls – Oasis)
9pm – The Macsters
(Tom Petty – The Lemonheads)
10pm – Immigrant Son
(Alice In Chains – Sound Garden – Stone Temple Pilots – Live
11pm – The Original Jones
(Bone Thugs and Harmony – Beastie Boys – Nirvana)
12am – Morgans Will
( Sound Garden Foo Fighters)
1am – Smitty the Band
(Smashing Pumpkins – Primus)
Brickell Smoke Shop Parking Lot Stage:
DJ Oski – All night
8pm – My Mom
(Nirvana – Mudhoney – Hole)
9pm – Purple?
(Oasis – Green Day – Radio Head – Sound Garden)
10pm – Phantomside
(Alice In Chains – Seal)
11pm – Lynch TheMartyr –
(Tool – White Zombie)
12am – Smells Like Grunge, The Nirvana Tribute
(The Nirvana Tribute)
1am – Bottles Belafonte with DJ Oski Gonzalez
( Snoop Dogg – 2 Pac – Notorious BIG – Dr Dre)
Vape & Smoke Shop #1 Patio Stage:
DJ Neri – All Night
830pm – Scott Becker
( Nirvana – Local H – Better Than Ezra – Collective Soul)
930pm – Above The Skyline
(Santana – Lenny Kravitz)
1030pm – New Vintage
(Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Nirvana)
1130pm – Rite To Bare Arms
( Stone Temple Pilots – Collective Soul)
1230am – Cubita Da Poet
(Notorious BIG – Big Pun)
130am РK̦cosant̩
(Faith No More – 2 Live Crew)
Main Bar:
Deejay Smooth – All night
THANK YOU & SUPPORT LIVE LOCAL MUSIC
Family Fun Fest at Tobacco Road
Sunday, 07/20/2014 – 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Tobacco Road
626 south miami ave,
miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Lady Stings Basketball Booster & We Are The Road
Presents:
Family Fun Fest • Sunday July 20th, 2014.
All Ages event! 2pm til 7pm
Live Music, DJs, Fun & Games
Come out and bring the whole family for a summer day of live music, DJs, fun and games at the world famous Tobacco Road.
Featuring live performances by:
Nlyte8 (Latin Reggae and Funk)
Purple? (Rock)
Vecinos De La Noche ( Latin and Pop)
DJ Junior Diaz of So Flo Musick (House & Latin Jams)
Deejay Smooth ( Resident DJ at Tobacco Road)
and more TBA!
Make sure to bring a towel as we will have lots of water games plus basketball shoot off for cash and prizes.
Proceeds to benefit the purchase of Tobacco Road by its employees and Miami High Girls Basketball
If you would like to perform, volunteer, be a vendor, sponsor or make a donation call 305.374.1198 or email thefamilyfunfest@gmail.com. Thank you
A Splash of Style Miami Edition
July 18, 7 – 11 PM
Nina Torres Fine Art Gallery
1800 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132
General Admission and VIP tickets for ‘A Splash of Style’ (which includes complimentary cocktails and a gift bag) are available online at
Splash of Style Eventbrite
Click Here for More Info
2014 Miami Swimwear Week Edition
A Fundraiser For ECOMB
Join us for a glamorous and inspiring evening!”
“See the elegant gallery be transformed into an exceptionally sophisticated soiree!
The Latest Summer Experience Of Art, Fashion, Music & Philanthropy!
Fusing together the worlds of Music, Art, and Fashion, A Splash of Style, (from the veteran producers of the global FASHION NIGHT series), will be a unique and elite industry mixer, touching down in Miami, on Friday, July 18th. The eclectic soiree produced by DolceVita and Madflower Creative Group will take place at the Nina Torres Fine Art Gallery, a 10,000 water-view venue that provides an extraordinary setting for exhibitions and private events alike. Miami will once again come alive this July from the 18th-22nd, as the swimwear industry’s most highly anticipated Miami Swimwear Week 2014 touches down, when five days of designer runway shows, presentations and parties heats up the sands of Miami. A Splash of Style is sure to be one of the most sought-after events of the week, while also raising awareness for a partnering local organization (to be announced soon).
After a successful installment of ‘A Splash of Style’ in Canada for Calgary Stampede 2010, the stage is set for an experience to remember for the 800 exclusively-invited tastemakers and industry leaders attending the Miami edition on July 18th, on the opening evening of Miami Swimwear Week 2014. The event will feature an international fashion showcase by LeiMarco Miami, VIGGO (Las Vegas), VENAO Swimwear (Toronto), Royalz Clothing (Toronto), and others soon to be announced. Canada’s top female DJ and A Splash of Style tour DJ Fizza, and local Miami favorite Danny Stern (SLS Hotel, Delano) will entertain the audience for an unforgettable night of music, art, and fashion.
Experience Penfolds with SOMM Film Star, DLynn Proctor
Wednesday, 07/16/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: $95.00 per person
Wine by the Bay presents a Penfolds Wine Tasting event with special guest, DLynn Proctor, Penfolds Wine Ambassador. Proctor is notably recognized for his role in the Samuel Goldwyn Film’s SOMM Documentary Film. Guests will taste: Penfolds Grange 2009; St Henri Shiraz 2010; Bin 389, 2011 vintage; Bin 407, 2011 vintage; Bin 28, 2010 vintage; Bin 311 Chardonnay; Bin 51 Riesling; Bin 8 Shiraz/ Cabernet; Bin 9 Cabernet; and Bin 138 GSM. Wines will be paired with a selection of food bites by Chef Daniele Cosmo of CielGourmet.
Open Creativity Workshop
Wednesday, 07/16/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture and Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP Link
Cost: Free
How might we design more participatory creative moments in Miami? Join us for a community conversation and brainstorm.
Miami’s art community is growing and changing every day, helping to build a more vibrant and expressive city. Yet for many of us, our experience with that community is mostly one-way interactions, as audience or viewer or supporter. Participatory art invites people to join in the process of creating a work—whether it’s painting, performance or experiment—and can transform people’s ideas of art and their relationship with the local artistic community.
Join the Arts and Business Council of Miami and WhereBy.Us for an evening of inspiration and community creativity as we brainstorm ideas for building participatory artistic experiences in our city. We’ll hear lightning talks from local artists, innovators and creators, and then break into small groups to create new ideas we might build together. The most promising ideas will be eligible for small funding that can help make them happen.
Food, drink and live music will be on hand. Food and drink begin at 6pm; speakers start at 6:30; our brainstorm starts at 7:15. Anyone and everyone is welcome.
We look forward to seeing you!
SPEAKERS
Chris Barr, Artist / Journalism and Media Innovation Program Associate for Knight Foundation
Melody Santiago Cummings, Director of Operations for O, Miami Poetry Festival
Rayna Davis, Director of Audience Development for New World Symphony
MiamiMixer Art Meets Nature Closing Reception
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: Free
Art Meets Nature because nature IS art.
We have a fantastic group of artists for June’s remix of the MiamiMixer, each with a unique technique and focus to delight your optic palate.
Artist Lineup:
Jaime Ferreyros
Kelan Putbrese
Allenn Montilla
Michael Nelson Studio
Tim Roberts
AnthonyJordon Photography
Terry Arroyo Mulrooney
Eladio Ramos
Alejandro Posada Art
Artist Jake Cordero
Giselle Barroso
One Community One Goal Update to the Community
July 23, 8am
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Chapman Center
300 NE Second Avenue
Miami FL 33132
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
RSVP by July 21.
Seating is limited.
Join us for The Beacon Council One Community One Goal Update to the Community event.
Contact Joe Hovancak for sponsorship opportunities.
Social Media Day Miami 2014 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, June 29, 2014.  What a wonderful turn out. This years Social Media Day had many of Miami’s top social media influencers together to produce a one day conference. This was the 5th anniversary since Mashable started the event to recognize social media in all its forms. Miami has been building a strong social media community and it was great to see so many come together during this event.
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GOGO MOAD Creative Kids Project
Saturday, 07/12/2014, 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
museum of art + design
600 biscayne blvd,
miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: 0.00
GO GO MOAD! Pop Up Kids Programs at MDC Museum of Art + Design, Creative Kids Project: Andy Warhol
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to tour The Influencers II exhibition and learn about the elements of art by painting, drawing and sculpting in the style of renowned artists in the exhibition. Parents and visitors are encouraged to stay and create a special project with their children based on the legendary artist Andy Warhol.
Renowned artist Andy Warhol was born Andrew Warhola in the working-class neighborhood of Oakland in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At an early age, he was afflicted with a rare neurological disorder which pushed him to take comfort in a world of his own within celebrity magazines and DC comic books. As a young adult, he experimented with several invented adaptations of his own identity. In this exploration, he decided to drop the “a†from his last name upon moving to New York.
Warhol graduated with a degree in Pictorial Design from the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1949. New York proved to be a successful move for Warhol as he found abundant work as a commercial artist. He worked with posh companies such as Columbia Records, Glamour Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, NBC, Tiffany & Co., and Vogue. Warhol established his career as a praised graphic artist then shifted his focus to painting and drawing. Warhol’s paintings and prints grew to incorporate the techniques he developed as a commercial illustrator. In 1956, The Museum of Modern Art included him in his first group show.
It was the work he produced in the 1960’s and early 1970’s that solidified Warhol as a national icon. Becoming the symbol for the movement Pop Art, Warhol is best known for his iconic paintings of Campbell’s soup cans, Coca Cola bottles, and portraits of Marilyn Monroe.
Miami Foundation presents Connecting the New Miami through Grantmaking at The Historic Lyric Theater on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.
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Downtown Summer Luau Block Party on Friday, June 20, 2014.  The Downtown Miami Partnership (DMP) along with Elwoods Gastro Pub and Tokyo Blu together brought you the Downtown Summer Luau. The Luau is to highlight all the restaurants and businesses in the neighborhood surrounding NE 3rd avenue and to provide residents and workers in the area with an opportunity to enjoy Downtown while getting to know the neighborhood.
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MDC Museum of Art + Design and CINTAS Foundation Announce 2014-15 50th Jubilee Fellowship Competition
Wednesday, 06/25/2014 – 08/01/2014 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
museum of art + DESIGN
600 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: 0.00
The Miami Dade College (MDC) Museum of Art + Design and the CINTAS Foundation have announced the ongoing 2014-15 50th Jubilee CINTAS Foundation Fellowship Competition in Visual Arts, Music Composition, Architecture and Creative Writing coinciding with the exhibition Impact and Legacy: 50 Years of the CINTAS Foundation. All submission materials must be received by August 1, 2014.
Miami Mixer: Art Meets Nature at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Friday, June 20, 2014.   This is a monthly group show which happens on the 3rd Friday of every month & hosted at Eleazar Delgado Studio in Downtown Miami.
Artist Lineup for this month was Jaime Ferreyros, Kelan Putbrese, Allenn Montilla, Michael Nelson, Tim Roberts, Anthony Jordon, Terry Arroyo Mulrooney, Sheila Fraga, Eladio Ramos, Alejandro Posada, Jake Cordero and Giselle Barroso.
PAMM Free Second Saturdays presented by Target: El Bibliobandido Strikes Again!
Saturday, 07/12/2014 – 07/12/2014 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Ravenous for stories, El Bibliobandido (or ‘book-bandit’) frightens little kids until they offer him fresh stories they’ve written. Rumor has it that PAMM is El Bibliobandido’s next target in his search to satiate his appetite. Save Miami! Avert calamity! Help make books to appease El Bibliobandido’s wrath!
PAMM Contemporaries Friendraiser
Saturday, 07/12/2014 – 07/12/2014 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: Contemporaries Membership
Join the PAMM Contemporaries and receive an invitation to an exclusive cocktail party hosted by DACRA in the Miami Design District. Meet the PAMM Contemporaries Steering Committee and get a behind-the-scenes look at the art and design collection of Craig Robins. After the Friendraiser, guests can enjoy a complimentary barrel aged cocktail at The Cypress Room and admission to Bardot.
Arrival instructions given upon reservation confirmation. Street parking and valet available.
New members only
contempos@pamm.org
pamm.org/support to join
PAMM Presents Rizzla
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 07/17/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission.
Thursday, July 17, 6:00-9:00pm
Every third Thursday, PAMM brings together an eclectic range of internationally-acclaimed DJs and musicians for an outdoor music series by the bay. This month, PAMM Presents Brooklyn-based producer Rizzla.
Free with museum admission. Drink specials are available for purchase.
info@pamm.org
“The Last Builder” & “Sugar Cane Alleyâ€
Thursday, 07/31/2014 – 07/31/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission.
“The Last Builder” creates a connection between a body builder and the Panama Canal. The video shows “the last builder†brought from Jamaica to Panama, who worked on the Canal since he was 15 years old.
“Sugar Cane Alley†focuses on the teenage life and adventures of young José who lives in a shanty-town on Martinique in the mid-’30s. José lives with his grandmother and is well aware of the French colonial presence but they are far away from his world. He gets into mischief, learns valuable lessons on living from an old former slave, gets drunk, and sets fire to one of the run-down shanties. Regardless of his pranks, José never gives up on his studies. At the end, his diligence pays off.
“Archivo” & “Memories of Underdevelopmentâ€
Thursday, 07/24/2014 – 07/24/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission.
“Archivo†is a hilarious compilation of short videos that reinterprets notorious incidents in Puerto Rican popular history. Beatriz Santiago Muñoz employs friends and non-actors in reenactments of some memorable incidents that happened on the island, such as the shooting of the legendary outlaw Toño Bicicleta. Drawing from subjective memories and the acts of ordinary people, this early work captures the ironies and contradictions of a collective and popular history in Puerto Rico.
“Memories of Underdevelopment†tells the story of Sergio, a wealthy bourgeois aspiring writer who decides to stay in Cuba, even though his wife and friends flee to Miami. Sergio considers the political changes on the island as he juggles two girlfriends. This is a complex character study of alienation during the turmoil of intense social and political changes experienced in Cuba in the 1960s. Memories of Underdevelopment is narrated from a highly subjective point of view in which the main character tells the story in fragments, resembling the way memory functions.
At the Crossroads: “Stories from Surinam” & “BIMâ€
Thursday, 07/10/2014 – 07/10/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission.
“Stories from Surinam†reflects on the story of 34,000 Indian laborers who, between the years of 1873 and 1916, left India to work on Dutch plantations in Surinam.
“BIM†is a movie that portrays the complex relationship between blacks, Indians and whites in Trinidad and Tobago prior to the independence movement of 1962. It focuses on the life of Bheem “Bim†Singh, an Indian boy living in Trinidad, who is sent to live with his aunt after his father, a trade union leader for sugar-cane workers, is shot to death during a wedding. At his new school, Bim is isolated and picked on by the black students because of his “coolie” (Indian) heritage. As tension builds during his very first day he stabs one of the students as a means of defense. This incident gets Bim kicked out of school and his aunt’s home and he is forced to live a life of violence and crime to survive, but then rises to prominence as a trade union representative for the Indian sugar-cane workers.
Free with museum admission.
“Making History” & “Haitian Cornerâ€
Thursday, 07/10/2014 – 07/10/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission.
Program Introduced by director Karen D. McKinnon
“Making History†focuses on a conversation between cultural critic Edouard Glissant and Linton Kwesi Johnson, the first black poet to have his work published in Penguin’s Modern Classic Series. The exchange takes place in New York during the summer of 2008.
“Haitian Corner†is an early film by Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck tells the story of a Haitian immigrant and poet in New York who becomes obsessed with finding the man who tortured him during the Duvalier Regime. Convinced that his torturer is also living in New York, this tormented individual delves into situations that complicate his personal and professional life.
Free with museum admission.
At the Crossroads: “A Natural History” & “Rockersâ€
Thursday, 07/03/2014 – 07/03/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission.
With introduction by University of Miami Associate Professor, Patricia J. Saunders, Ph.D
“A Natural History 5 Sequence 2†is a series of short video animations that presents a contemporary perspective on Jamaican culture and its diaspora. Oneika Russell, a young Jamaican artist, draws from art history and literature to create digital animations rooted in Jamaica’s colonial past and pop culture.
With a significant amount of its actors being real life popular reggae artists, “Rockers†is a Jamaican film, that along with “The Harder They Come†(1972), introduced reggae music to the world. The movie tells the story of Leroy “Horsemouth†Wallace, a drummer living in a ghetto of Kingston, who decides to make extra money by selling and distributing records to help his fellow musicians, but is confronted by local gangsters.
Thursdays in July: “At the Crossroads: Critical Film and Video from the Caribbean”
Thursday, 07/03/2014 – 07/31/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
“At the Crossroads: Critical Film and Video from the Caribbean” presents a selection of videos and films that challenge conventional notions of the region through images and stories inspired by the cultural, social, and political complexities of the Caribbean.
Free with museum admission. education@pamm.org
Social Media Day Miami 2014 – #SMDayMIA
Sunday, June 29, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Register Online to secure your seat.
Website
For Social Media Day 2014, many of Miami’s top social media influencers will come together to produce a one day conference. If you were present last year you have an idea of what an amazing day it was!
This will be the 5th anniversary since Mashable started the event to recognize social media in all its forms. In Miami we have been building a strong social media community and it’s represented when it comes together for this one-day conference / networking opportunity.
Be Social With Us:
+ Hashtag: #smdaymia
+ Facebook
+ Twitter
+ Instagram
+ Google
+ Meetup
GO GO MOAD! Creative Kids Project: Andy Warhol
Saturday, July 12, 2014, 1p.m. – 4p.m.
MDC Museum of Art + Design
Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Florida 33132
Free!
www.mdcmoad.org
GO GO MOAD! Pop Up Kids Programs at MDC Museum of Art + Design, Creative Kids Project: Andy Warhol
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to tour The Influencers II exhibition and learn about the elements of art by painting, drawing and sculpting in the style of renowned artists in the exhibition. Parents and visitors are encouraged to stay and create a special project with their children based on the legendary artist Andy Warhol.
Renowned artist Andy Warhol was born Andrew Warhola in the working-class neighborhood of Oakland in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At an early age, he was afflicted with a rare neurological disorder which pushed him to take comfort in a world of his own within celebrity magazines and DC comic books. As a young adult, he experimented with several invented adaptations of his own identity. In this exploration, he decided to drop the “a†from his last name upon moving to New York.
Warhol graduated with a degree in Pictorial Design from the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1949. New York proved to be a successful move for Warhol as he found abundant work as a commercial artist. He worked with posh companies such as Columbia Records, Glamour Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, NBC, Tiffany & Co., and Vogue. Warhol established his career as a praised graphic artist then shifted his focus to painting and drawing. Warhol’s paintings and prints grew to incorporate the techniques he developed as a commercial illustrator. In 1956, The Museum of Modern Art included him in his first group show.
It was the work he produced in the 1960’s and early 1970’s that solidified Warhol as a national icon. Becoming the symbol for the movement Pop Art, Warhol is best known for his iconic paintings of Campbell’s soup cans, Coca Cola bottles, and portraits of Marilyn Monroe.
Financial Meltdown @ Cannonball
Thursday, June 26, 7:00 p.m.
Cannonball
1035 North Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136
Free and open to the public
‘Dad, what is a financial crisis?’ Without trying to be funny, I said, ‘it’s something that happens every five to seven years.’
â–ª Jamie Dimon, CEO, JPMorgan Chase
It’s time to smash our concept of debt…and dance!!! The Financial Meltdown begins with Cannonball Artist-in-Resident Cassie Thornton leading an open public forum about the effects of debt on the unconscious, its ability to cross class divides, and its terrifying social impacts.
Audience members will join Thornton in conversation with selected professionals working within the realm of finance and who, over the course of Thornton’s one-month residency, participated in “Debt Visualizationsâ€â€”a hypnotherapeutic process facilitated by Thornton to imagine a physical form of debt. The discussion will reveal a collective experience of debt as a psychological, emotional, and intellectual force that affects all of us, regardless of class or income.
Following the public discussion, guests will release their debt-related frustrations by pummeling large-scale piñatas—a tree, a thorny rose, a cloud, a menacing monolith, etc.—that embody ideas and feelings of personal debt. The ensueing relief will result in a Financial Meltdown (a.k.a. dance party).
For more details about this event, please contact us at splash@cannonballmiami.org or 786.347.2360.
Jamie Fox and Friends to Host DJ Irie’s Official Birthday and Irie Weekend Closing Bash at E11EVEN Miami
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 06/22/2014 10:00 pm – 11:00 am
E11EVEN Miami
29 NE 11th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: N/A
WHAT:
E11EVEN MIAMI, Miami’s hottest day and nightclub, will host the official birthday celebration of DJ Irie – DJ to the three time national champion, Miami HEAT – with a star studded, red carpet extravaganza. On Saturday, June 21, Jamie Foxx will host the official birthday bash and tenth annual Irie Weekend closing party with an all-star cast. This weekend, Miami’s own DJ Irie celebrates 10th annual Irie Weekend (#IWX). IWX will be filled with an action-packed schedule of events closing out the weekend with an epic party at E11even Miami.
Doors open at 11 PM. For VIP table reservations and RSVP contact 305.305.611 or visit www.whatis11.com.
WHO: Anticipated celebrity attendance over the three days of events include:
Jamie Foxx, Kevin Dillon, Nick Cannon, Terrence Jenkins, Shawn Marion, Hill Harper,
Omar Benson Miller, Chris Kirkpatrick, Rudy Gay, Jason Williams, Charissa Thompson,
Chuy Bravo, Cassie, Jarrett Jack, Jason Taylor, Sebastian Telfair, Dion Jordan, Stephen Tulloch, Ma$e, Stephen Bishop, Ki-Jana Carter, Ty Lawson, Delanie Walker, Michael Yo
PAMM Presents Teengirl Fantasy featuring Hoody
Thursday, 06/19/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
Every third Thursday evening, PAMM brings together an eclectic range of internationally-acclaimed DJs and musicians for an outdoor music series by the bay. This month, PAMM Presents Teengirl Fantasy featuring Hoody.
Free with museum admission
Drink specials available for purchase
PAMM Art Storytime
Saturday, 06/28/2014 – 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: PAMM members: $7 per child / Non-members $10 – per child Plus general museum admission. Space is limited to 12 children.
Every fourth Saturday at 1pm, 3-5 year-olds (and their caregivers) build on foundations of literacy with an in-gallery story reading followed by a related art activity at PAMM’s Knight Education Center. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Space is limited. Pre-registration required to mvickles@pamm.org / 786 345 5641
PAMM members: $7 per child
Non-members $10 – per child
Plus general museum admission. Space is limited to 12 children.
Miami New Times Iron Fork/Miami Spice Kickoff Event
Thursday, July 31, 2014
VIP: 6 – 7 p.m.
GA: 7 – 10 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Tickets: VIP: $75 advance, $100 at the door
GA: $45 advance, $65 at the door
BUY NOW: Prices increase July 1. Tickets can be purchased at NewTimesIronFork.com.
Miami New Times Once Again Joins Miami Spice as the Official Kickoff Host for the Dining Season.
The Second Iron Fork/Miami Spice Grand Tasting Event Brings New Restaurants for an Exclusive Epicurean Evening
The seventh-annual Miami New Times Iron Fork, presented by the Downtown Miami Development Authority, will once again partner with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau to host the official Miami Spice Kickoff Event on Thursday, July 31, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency Miami. The second anniversary of this kickoff event will introduce dining enthusiasts to some of the finest restaurants featured during the Miami Spice program, as well as dozens of other top local eateries.
In 2013, Biz Bash selected the Iron Fork/Miami Spice Kickoff as one of the top 10 culinary events in South Florida, and this year the event has grown exponentially. It will bring culinary creations from more than 60 of South Florida’s luxury and fine-dining restaurants for sampling, some of which include Old Lisbon, Texas de Brazil, Bulla Gastrobar, Toscana Divino, Rusty Pelican, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Tamara Bistro, Baires Grill, Toro Toro, City Hall, Cibo Wine Bar, The Trapiche Room, and many more.
In addition, Miami New Times is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with the charitable organization Share Our Strength to bring awareness of childhood hunger in America. You and your restaurant can be a part of the movement that brings food to the mouths of low-income children in Florida by participating in our kickoff event. A portion of ticket sales will also go to Share Our Strength, as well as 100 percent of the proceeds raised during a silent auction that will take place during the event. Many excellent prizes will be available and will go to the highest bidders.
The epicurean event will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. and will bring together thousands of young professionals, local businesses, and foodies for an evening of gourmet food selections, tasty
libations, and live entertainment. Guests who prefer a more intimate dining experience may purchase VIP tickets, which include entry to the event one hour early, at 6 p.m., and access to a private VIP bar and lounge that will feature exclusive entertainment and an elite selection of Miami’s best luxury dining restaurants. Tickets go on sale on Monday, June 2, 2014.
For more information, visit NewTimesIronFork.com or like us on Facebook at fb.com/miaminewtimes.
About Miami Spice
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau organizes Miami Spice, a mouthwatering restaurant promotion that showcases the best of Miami cuisine. During August and September, restaurants offer three-course meals featuring signature dishes created by world-renowned chefs. It’s a tropical fusion of ingredients that makes Miami an epicurean paradise.
About Share Our Strength
Share Our Strength began in the basement of a row house on Capitol Hill in 1984, in response to the ‘84-‘85 famine in Ethiopia. Brother and sister Bill and Debbie Shore started the organization with the belief that everyone has a strength to share in the global fight against hunger and poverty, and that in these shared strengths lie sustainable solutions. Today we focus these strengths on making No Kid Hungry a reality in America. We’re ending childhood hunger by connecting kids to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and summer meals. This work is accomplished through the No Kid Hungry network, made up of private citizens, government officials, business leaders, and others providing innovative hunger solutions in their communities. These partners work together, implementing solutions that break down the barriers that keep kids from healthy food. Through its Cooking Matters program, the No Kid Hungry campaign educates and empowers low-income families to stretch their food budgets so their kids get healthy meals at home. Cooking Matters participants learn to shop strategically, use nutrition information to make healthier food choices, and cook delicious, affordable meals. The No Kid Hungry campaign works to shine a national spotlight on the crisis of childhood hunger in America, creating a powerful movement of individuals committed to bold action. We build partnerships that enlist influential individuals in the cause and advocate policy changes needed to achieve our goals.
About Miami New Times
Miami New Times began publishing in 1987 and has grown into the premier weekly publication in the American Southeast. Showcasing the talents of an accomplished editorial staff recruited from across the nation, the paper — which includes a web edition that draws a half-million readers per week — New Times has established a reputation for compelling stories ignored or overlooked by major media, for insightful coverage of local arts and entertainment, and for unflinching exposure of Miami’s steamy political life. That reputation for high-caliber journalism has spread beyond South Florida. The paper has won more than 90 first-place awards for editorial excellence, statewide and nationally.
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Life Is Art  presents Art/Work Connections #20: Social Networking with John Mahoney at SeaFair Megayacht Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month we covered Creating Real Relationships through Social Media.
About John Mahoney
Socialmedia305: specializing in strategic social relations and consulting, radio interviews and advertising, social media consulting and targeted marketing, hashtag management, keyword tracking, radio interviews and event marketing. John Peter Mahoney, the founder of SocialMedia305, serves as the Twitter voice for more than a few fun brands and individuals using Social Media. Always using proper etiquette, building a targeted fan-base, and marketing their specific needs whether it be sales, publicity, or brand awareness, either way, it is a fierce combination of communication and strategy. Follow John @socialmedia305
About SeaFair MegaYacht
Cruise, shop and dine aboard the uber-luxe 228-foot megayacht, SeaFair, offering the ultimate excursions where sea and sky converge with the glamour of iconic Miami. Enjoy four passenger decks with open-air sky deck dining, an elegant glass-walled club lounge, champagne and caviar bar and three decks of unique shops and galleries offering luxury must-haves including art, fine jewelry, designer trunk shows and more. International cuisine, tapas, fine wines and Champagne combined with live music ranging from jazz to island rhythms tops off this truly unique Miami experience.
About the Art/Work Connections Program
The Art/Work Connections program is a monthly series of business seminars held at galleries and art spaces around South Florida targeted at artists and those working in the arts. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from them. Business professionals are brought in to cover a wide variety of topics including health care, financial planning, contract negotiation, copyright law, portfolio development, social media, marketing and much more.
About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.
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Teatro Prometeo Presents La Conducta De La Vida At The Xxix International Hispanic Theater Festival Of Miami
Thursday, 07/11/2014 – 07/19/2014 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Prometeo Theatre
300 NE Second Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: 25
As part of the XXIX Hispanic Theatre Festival, Teatro Prometeo presents La Conducta de la Vida (The Conduct of Life. Based on the works by Maria Irene Fornes, the play is directed by Teatro Prometeo’s director Joann Yarrow. In Spanish with English Supertitles.
Irie Weekend Closing Party featuring Jamie Foxx and Friends
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 11:00 pm –
E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11st,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $40
Join us Saturday, June 21st as E11EVEN MIAMI will host the Irie Weekend Closing Party featuring Jamie Foxx and Friends. For table reservations, please call 305-305-6611.
E11EVEN MIAMI, a $40 million nightclub and international cabaret, catapults the nightlife scene in South Florida to new heights. Where state-of-the-art technology meets five-star hospitality, the 20,000 square feet of social entertainment is conveniently located in downtown Miami.
Downtown Summer Luau Block Party
Friday, June 20th 2014, 4:30pm to 10:30pm
NE 3rd Avenue
between NE 1st and 2nd Street
Downtown Miami, FL
The Downtown Miami Partnership (DMP) along with Elwoods Gastro Pub and Tokyo Blu are bringing you the Downtown Summer Luau. The purpose of the event is to highlight all the restaurants and businesses in the neighborhood surrounding NE 3rd avenue and to provide residents and workers in the area with an opportunity to enjoy Downtown while getting to know the neighborhood.
Come join us after work for a fun filled street party! Free Raffles, Free Music, plus Live Entertainment! Tastings and Drinks will be provided by purchasing $1-tickets!
First Friday Downtown Miami Art Night on Friday, June 6, 2104 . Â We stopped at the The Seafair and then made our way over to McCormick Place.
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Caribbean-American Heritage Month Kick-off at Pérez Art Museum Miami on Thursday, June 5, 2014.  In  honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, PAMM teamed up with host Neki Mohan of Channel 10 News, Caribbean-American Heritage Florida, and The Rhythm Foundation. Celebrate Caribbean culture with PAMM’s “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World†exhibition and dance under the stars to a live performance by Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, who presented a preview of their upcoming Colors of the Caribbean Festival performance.
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Contemporary Art Projects USA Pop Up Gallery at SeaFair during Downtown Miami First Friday Art Night
Friday, June 6, 2014, 6pm-10pm
SeaFair MegaYacht
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
Free Entry
Headquartered in Miami, Contemporary Art Projects, USA, is dedicated to nurturing new contemporary art by providing exhibition opportunities and resources for emerging artists and curators. Our mission is to promote art appreciation within the international community, to inspire and assist with the process of art collection, and to generate resources that support artists’ creative endeavors. Through art awareness, artist promotion and art procurement.
RSVP at info@contemporaryartprojectsusa.com
Join Contemporary Art Projects USA at the SeaFair to Support Life Is Art during the Downtown First Friday Art Night!
Purchase an Anabel Rub-Peicher mini edition of her flower sculptures and Contemporary Art Projects USA will donate a portion of the proceeds to Life Is Art! This is a beautiful and affordable piece of art that will brighten any home while supporting the arts and community here in Miami. Contemporary Art Projects USA has generously offered to donate a portion of each sale to Life Is Art. Come out on Friday, June 6th for the Downtown Miami First Friday Art Night and enjoy an evening of the arts on the spectacular SeaFair MegaYacht while you pick up your very own Anabel Rub-Peicher art sculpture.
City Theatre’s Summer Shorts 2014
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07/07/2014 08:00 pm –
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $40 – $45
City Theatre and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County invite audiences to walk the red carpet into the 19th annual Summer Shorts Festival of the funniest short comedies in America. The 2014 Summer Shorts Festival will blend the best of live theatre with a touch of glamour and glitz to create a sleek Miami theatrical event like no other to be staged in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House) from June 12 – July 6.
The Carbonell Award-winning festival has become a nationally recognized event that puts audiences up close with a company of chameleon-like actors playing multiple characters in a series of ten short plays. Summer Shorts: America’s Short Play Festival has built its reputation on featuring the top short plays from the country’s best playwrights, with a 2014 line-up that boasts a new work from Obie Award-winning writer and producer Paul Rudnick (Jeffrey, Addams Family Values) entitled My Husband and the world premiere production of Shock and Awww by Emmy Award-winning writers and co-authors Deb Lacusta and Daniel Louis “Dan” Castellaneta, best known for their work on the animated television series “The Simpsons.”
The 2014 Summer Shorts Festival will also feature world premieres by award-winning playwrights Leslie Ayvazian, Steve Yockey, Holli Harms, Mira Gibson and Richard Dresser, as well as a regional premiere by John Minigan, and the South Florida return of The Scottish Play by New World School of the Arts graduate Theo Reyna.
The 2014 Summer Shorts Festival ten play line-up includes:
The Click by Leslie Ayvazian, World Premiere
Halftime by Richard Dresser, World Premiere
It’s The Jews by John Minigan, Southeastern Premiere
Joshua Consumed an Unfortunate Pear by Steve Yockey, World Premiere
Make John Patrick Shanley Go Home by Holli Harms, World Premiere
My Husband by Paul Rudnick
Old Flame by Mira Gibson, World Premiere
Shock and Awww by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, World Premiere
Tornado by Arlitia Jones, World Premiere
The Scottish Play by Theo Reyna
2014 Summer Shorts Festival
Directed by City Theatre Producing Artistic Director John Manzelli, Margaret M. Ledford, Mcley Lafrance, Ricky J. Martinez and Paul Tei
Starring: Irene Adjan, Elizabeth Dimon, Tom Wahl, David Perez-Ribada, Niki Fridh, Mcley Lafrance and Mary Sansone
Designers: Jodi Dellaventura (Scenic), Matt Corey (Sound), Preston Bircher (Lighting) and Ellis Tillman (Costumes)
City Theatre’s venerable short-play festival returns to its home for the past 7 years, the Arsht Center’s Carnival Studio Theater, whose stage has just been named the Susan Westfall Playwrights Stage, in honor of City Theatre’s Literary Director and Co-Founder.
Tickets are $40 and $45, and are now on sale to the general public. The 2014 Summer Shorts Festival will open on Thursday, June 12 and play through July 6, 2014. Evening performances will be held Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with afternoon matinees on Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased through the Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org. Groups of ten or more call (786) 468-2326 or email groups@arshtcenter.org for special discounts.
Downtown Miami Gallery Night- Second Edition
June 6th, 2014, Opening Reception 4-8 pm
The Historic Lobby
200 SE 1st. St., Building
(a lobby displaying exquisite architecture from the 1960s)
Ultra Smile Dentistry
168 SE 1st St. Unit 1B
Historic Huntington Building
Historic Ingraham Building
25 SE 2nd. Ave.
(a lobby displaying exquisite neoclassical architecture)
Carole’s Restaurant and Gelato-Go at 360 SE 1St St.
Downtown Miami, FL
R.S.V.P. by June 4th 2014 to 305-416-6868
On Friday, June 6th, 2014 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, internationally acclaimed South Florida artists and designers will present their work in the form of a pop-up gallery in Downtown’s Historic District, marking the Second Downtown Miami Gallery Night.
The lobbies will have art featured by artists and atisana: Chy Tea, Gary Fonseca, Nzingah, Kelan Putbrese, Drew Smith, Amauri Torezan and Go Shopping to name a few. Among the art will be music by LGEM Duo (on flute and guitar) and Leo Casino on sax, and tasteful lite bites provided by Lee’s Sushi, La Granja, Garden Juice, DeSole Metro Pizza Bar and Gelato-Go.
This is an initiative by the innovative cultural tour operator, The Urban Tour Host, which features over 40 styles of tours of South Florida, including the renowned Urban Arts & Mural Tour.
David Brown, founder and president of The Urban Tour Host, believes Downtown Miami Gallery Night will connect art with residents and businesses throughout the year and for years to come.
“Downtown Miami remains the historical and architectural jewel of Miami-Dade County. Downtown Miami Gallery Night will showcase this marvelous quarter†– Paul George, PhD.
About the Organizer:
The Urban Tour Host is an innovative cultural tour operator and purveyor of special events best known for “Miami’s Cultural Community Toursâ€, since 2003 offering over 50 styles of customized tours of South Florida- including a Downtown Miami Interactive Walking Tour. The Urban Tour Host also presents “The Downtown Miami Gallery Nightâ€. The very successful first edition took place in the beautiful lobby of the Downtown Miami Ocean Bank on April, 2013. The Seventh Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival and Boat Parade will feature Asia and the Middle East this year and take place on Nov 15, 2014.
Sponsors Include: South Florida Parking Association, Fons Inc.-Architects, Ultra Smile Dentistry
Smoke Shop, Hamsa , Integra, 200 SE 1st Street Building, Ingraham Building,
Go Shopping, Life is Art and Zipcar.
Media Sponsors include: Soul of Miami, South Florida Nights, Miami DDA and www.DowntownMiami.com
Other Collaborating Venues around Downtown Miami include: Seafair, Artisan Lounge, McCormick Place and Nina Torres Gallery
The Indigenous: Fashion, Food, Music, Art, CULTURE
Saturday, 06/28/2014 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Hamilton On The Bay
555 NE 34th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 (register online ONLY)
Go Green Fashionista presents…..
THE INDIGENOUS: Fashion, Food, Art, Music, CULTURE
Saturday, June 28th, 2014 will be an evening of embracing and unifying culture and diversity; An expressive celebration of the worlds hidden and most ancient roots, cultures, and languages. Go Green Fashionista will be sharing the wisdom of aboriginal people and tribes; highlighting art, music, food and fashion. The mission is for guests to be inspired while receiving knowledge of The Indigenous.
A fashion show will take place highlighting styles from Australia, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Native America and more. Guests will also experience unique sounds of live music, cultured performance influences, various tribal art exhibitors, and explore some of the exotic recipes and cuisines from across the globe. This will be an evening of embracing world peace and love by coming together and experiencing the beauty of the diverse ethnicity’s of the planet.
Semang (Bateq) tribe woman of Malaysia and her childTribes of Himachal
WE are creating this global awareness that is for cultural acceptance, peace, restoring and healing the planet beginning from the root, our heart. A movement which brings our world into alignment for harmony, restoring dignity for humanity and all we share this gorgeous planet with. This is to harvest and crystallize a much larger concept of humanity healing which is determined by YOU. Your new perceptions of world culture can help bridge the gaps between cultural separation. It starts from knowledge to wisdom, aiming for peace to the world and uniting the power of people.
All attendees will have the chance to vibe out to sultry, artistic and soulful sounds of the musical duo”Amani”, while supporting lead singer and Author, Leyah Salfina, as she launches her new book “My Sister’s Keeper” through her Book 4 A Book Foundation. We welcome you to enjoy an evening of performances celebrating the ‘rebirth’ of traditional folkloric arts thru the progressive fusion of today’s most cutting edge interdisciplinary artists…designers…entertainers… live musicians…spoken word, visual artists, dance and drum. Come witness original…redefined.
Hamilton on the Bay
555 NE 34th Street (8th Floor), Miami, FL. 33137
Limited Space Available for 100 Guests
Tickets: $15.00 (ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY): theindigenous.ezevent.com
Information/Media Inquiry/Vendor Opportunities:
love@gogreenfashionista.com
4th of July Dinner Cruise
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hyatt Hotel Dock
400 SE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Adults $90.00, Children $42.00
This year the Independence Day Family Fireworks Cruise aboard the popular South Beach Lady Yacht this cruise will undoubtedly be an attraction that you can’t miss. Live DJ, Open bar, BBQ dinner, Dessert station.
First Friday Downtown Art Walk Anniversary Celebration
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 06/06/2014 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
McCormick Place Miami
111 sw 3 street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
McCormick Place Miami invites you to celebrate our Anniversary with participating in the First Friday Downtown Art Walks!
June marks one year since we began participating in the Arts & Culture appreciation night so this month’s event is packed with fun-filled Art & Culture activities!
Come by The Gallery curated by Elvira Aedo-Dago and view our ongoing exhibition:
“Wild Soulâ€
The Photography of
Mario Haberfeld
Wildlife Conservationist
Proceeds go to Projeto Onçafari
Ongoing Exhibition:
Maestro Rafael Soriano
Maestro Mario Ayerbe
Derek Wilson
Stephen Gamson
Lloyd Goradesky
Miguel Rodez
Marianna Fox
Michael Halley
Diego Durand Neuhaus
M.A.D
Antiques by Luciano Antiques
Enjoy Hors d’oeuvres By MG Events
Cocktails By Ron Barcelo USA
All Natural Coffee & Waffles By Mad Chiller
Interactive games & activities By Nestle Nesquik USA & Pretzel Crisps Pretzel Crisps
Performance Arts & Theater By the Mobile Micro Theater MMT
Original Dark Electro House Music By Phantasman
Quality Photography By Bing Studios
FINE ART STUDIOS open to the Public
-7TH FLOOR-
Eleazar Delgado Studio
Monique Lassooij Art
Aquarela Sabol ART
-3RD FLOOR-
Andrea Beloff
Kenneth Gee
George McClements
Phantasman
-2ND FLOOR-
FaceBodyArts Inc by Eva Marcela Avila
Sidney Cooper
Gustavo Gonzalez
Karen Kim
Lee Da Graca Pinto
Kelan Putbrese
Oscar Javier Hernández Durán
Photography by Salup
Sharon Rauvola
Natalie Nocera Sarabella
Caribbean-American Heritage Month Kick-off Celebration: Lauderhill Steel Ensemble
Thursday, 06/05/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
In honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month and a season at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) dedicated to Caribbean art, PAMM teams up with host Neki Mohan of Channel 10 News, Caribbean-American Heritage Florida, and The Rhythm Foundation. Celebrate Caribbean culture with PAMM’s “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World†exhibition and dance under the stars to a live performance by Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, who will present a preview of their upcoming Colors of the Caribbean Festival performance.
Free and open to the public. Free First Thursdays is made possible in part with support from Knight Foundation.
A Night at the SeaFair Yacht on Friday, May 30, 2014.  Work of Art Gallery & Framing  presented a collection of contemporary art.  The collection showcased seven established artists: Armando Colls, Jorge Santos, Elger Aragundi, Jose Agustin, Gonzalez Grillo, Yasser Piña Peña, Arnold Miranda & Miakel Martinez.
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SOSVenezuela Fundraiser at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Â Â This wonderful event was to raise funds for the Venezuelan Students Legal Aid Fund through Venezuela Awareness Foundation. Â Venezuelan students have been protesting for over 100 days, many of them have been detained and released under civil rights limitations.
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I Am Miami In Action by Activating Public Spaces
Friday, 05/30/2014 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Stephen P Clark Government Center Park
150 NW 1st Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Join us for an activity packed day where you can connect with others, learn about ways to improve Miami, and enjoy a splendid downtown park.
Installations will include a graffiti wall, a living wall, games, an athletic field, dance, story time, food trucks and a green screen of the Everglades.
Be inspired ~ Create connections ~ Take action
The event will take place in the park just west of Government Center along NW 2nd Avenue between NW 1st & 3rd Streets.
Admission is free!
Culture Club: Teen Exhibition and Reception
Saturday, 05/31/2014 – 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Pérez Art Museum Miami Teen Arts Council hosts a celebratory event for teens, by teens, featuring “Time & Space: Relatively Connected,†PAMM’s Brick x Brick Teen Art & Design Program Exhibition. Enjoy live music, Caribbean snacks and art activities inspired by “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World,†on view at PAMM through August 17, 2014. All activities and admission are FREE!
For the Love of Art Charity Auction and Honoree Celebration
Thursday, 05/29/2014 – 05/29/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
University of Miami Life Science & Technology Park
1951 NW 7th Ave, 6th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33136
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $125 per ticket
The Education Fund’s annual charity auction, “For the Love of Art,†will showcase more than 180 original pieces of artwork created by Miami-Dade County public school students and teachers. This Children’s Trust sponsored event showcases artwork crafted from materials found at The Education Fund’s Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials, a warehouse with donated supplies where teachers can shop for free.
“For the Love of Art“ features the Sapoznik Insurance Alumni Achievement Awards, which honors 22 community and business leaders who graduated from public school.
“For the Love of Artâ€will feature more than 100 luxury items, performances by the New World School of the Arts Jazz Band, an open bar by Bacardi, and a Whole Foods Market epicurean feast. CBS4 anchor Irika Sargent will emcee the event.
Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections #20: Social Relations with John Mahoney
Tuesday, June 10, 6:30pm-9:00pm
SeaFair MegaYacht
100 Chopin Plaza, Dock
Downtown Miami, FL 33131
Tickets $10 (pay at the door)
Please pre-register
Space Is Limited: Please Pre-Register Early
IMPORTANT NOTE: We are going to be on a ship! So, bring your ID! We will not be sailing, but they often require ID’s to board the ship, anyway.
Hashtag #ArtWorkCon
Subject: Creating Real Relationships through Social Media
Speaker: John Mahoney
Consultant, Social Media Connector
Schedule:
6:30-7:00, Registration
7:00-8:00, Seminar
8:00-9:00, Q&A Social Hour
Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month we are covering real relationships, something that is key for emerging artists, and even experienced artists. Throwing your work out into social media and hoping for the best is just a waste of time, even though that is many artists’ strategy. Come and learn how to make real human connections through social media to create new friends, fans, clients, buyers and collaborators.
This month we have a very exciting venue. We are going to be on the beautiful, $40M megayacht SeaFair! It is a gorgeous floating art fair with amazing views of the Bay and Downtown. We only have a limited number of seats available, so please be sure to register early.
Hunters of the Alps Ft. Prose, Eden Grey, Ben Wash, La Belle Rebelle Fashion Show
Tuesday, 05/27/2014 – 11:00 pm – 03:00 am
The Garret
697 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33136
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
“The best Tuesday night party ever” – Nylon Daily
“Dark and sexy dance party.” – Miami New Times
Sounds by:
Hunter of the Alps Ft. Prose
Ben Wash
Eden Grey
Fashion Show by La Belle Rebelle
☠☠☠Dj’s + Old School Movies ☠☠â˜
No Cover – Drink Specials
What’s Good Miami
Friday, 07/18/2014 – 07/19/2014 07:00 pm – 07:00 pm
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Do you feel like there is a missing spiritual gap in your life that you have not been able to fill? Meet the man who has helped millions reconnect with religion, and join Pastor Reinhard Bonnke at this free event at the America Airlines Arena in Miami as he explains how to find happiness and completeness. After revitalizing the faith around Africa for 35 years, Bonnke will help you rekindle or create a bond with God.
This is a two-day event taking place on July 18th and July 19th at 7pm.
PAMM Art Storytime
Saturday, 05/24/2014 – 05/24/2014 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: PAMM members: $7 per child Non-members $10 – per child Plus general museum admission. Space is limited to 12 children.
Every fourth Saturday at 1pm, 3-5 year-olds (and their caregivers) build on foundations of literacy with an in-gallery story reading followed by a related art activity at PAMM’s Knight Education Center. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Space is limited. Pre-registration required to mvickles@pamm.org / 786 345 5641
PAMM members: $7 per child
Non-members $10 – per child
Plus general museum admission. Space is limited to 12 children.
Father’s Day All-White Dinner Cruise
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Bayfront Park Dock
301 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $65.00 Adults $43 Children
Come celebrate the handsome men in our lives whom we have the honor of calling Dad. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate this Father’s Day Old Havana Style luxury Dinner Cruise aboard Miami’s own South Beach Lady Yacht.
“The Last Post,” video by Shahzia Sikander with score composed and performed live by Du Yun
Thursday, 05/22/2014 – 06:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
Celebrate PAMM’s opening of the video installation, “The Last Post†(2010) by artist Shahzia Sikander with a special screening and live score performed by the artist’s frequent collaborator, composer Du Yun.
education@pamm.org
Free with museum admission
Auditorium. Seating begins at 6:30, program begins at 7pm
Photo courtesy of the artist
MiamiMixer at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Friday, May 16, 2014. Â Urban environments are constantly shifting their purpose and focus, sometimes organically and other times by force. What comes to mind when you think of Urban Rebirth? Eight talented artists step up to the plate & make a strong statement on this subject matter.
Artist Lineup:  Joanne Caballero, Wayne Dollemore, Joan Futscher, Jane Harris, Helen Kagan, Tim Roberts, Annie Y. Saldaña and Robin White.
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Port of Miami Tunnel Opening
Sunday, 05/24/2014 – 05/24/2014 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: free with museum admission
Our Neighbor, the Port of Miami Tunnel , is finally complete! Try to construct your own tunnels, and learn about this project from one of the designers who helped create the giant floodgates.
Children ‘s Book Week with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Author John Archambault
Sunday, 05/17/2014 – 05/17/2014 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: free with museum admission
Come and ignite your child’s spark for reading. Learn about age-appropriate books that are perfect for your child, such as Goodnight Moon, Where the Wild Things Are, and Moo, Baa, La La La. End the week with our Children’s Book Week Celebration on Saturday, May 17th
SOS Venezuela Fundraiser
Thursday, 05/29/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Donation
#SOSVenezuela
Evento de recaudación de fondos para estudiantes en Venezuela // Join us in supporting students in Venezuela.
Cocktail – Exposición de Arte – Subasta
Cocktail – Art Exhibition – Auctions
Donación sugerida $25/Suggested donation $25
Todas las donaciones van a la Fundación Venezuela Awareness Foundation // All money raised will go directly to the students in need through the Venezuela Awareness Foundation.
Miami Mixer at Eleazar Delgado Studio URBAN REBIRTH
Friday, 05/16/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: Free
Urban environments are constantly shifting their purpose and focus, sometimes organically and other times by force. What comes to mind when you think of Urban Rebirth? Eight talented artists step up to the plate & make a strong statement on this subject matter. Please join us for the opening reception where a lively visual debate just might challenge your perspective.
Artist Lineup:
Joanne Caballero
Wayne Dollemore
Joan Futscher
Jane Harris
Helen Kagan
Tim Roberts
Annie Y. Saldaña
Robin White
FREE parking on site!
TrepTransit II at Government Center
Monday, May 19, 2014, 11:00 AM – 12:00PM
Government Center Metromover Station
101 NW First Street
Lounge Area. Second Floor
Miami, Florida 33128
Register Online
While enjoying Miami’s skyline, and public transit system, the goal of TrepTransit is to promote a free-wheeling exchange of ideas, discussion, and knowledge. This first goal is to allow companies to ask questions about current issues they are facing, and get meaningful answers from experienced operators. It’s like having your own Board of Directors, but instead of the board room, in the MetroMover.
The second goal is to share knowledge from a variety of subjects that are relevant to business regardless of stage. With the goal of skills sharing, an expert on a relevant subject or vertical market will share his/her knowledge. The ultimate goal of this exchange is to allow participants to consider new ideas, encourage discussion, and adoption of best practices, especially as it applies to entrepreneurs (Treps).
Join us for TrepTransit II as we ’embark’ on a mobile journey in support of all things entrepreneurs, business practices and startups.
Discover Miami Through Music: “Masonic Mozart”
Sunday, 06/08/2014 – 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Miami Scottish Rite Temple
471 NW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33128
Webpage Link
Cost: $20-$40 Adults; $5 Students
Orchestra Miami performs “Masonic Mozart†at Miami’s Historic Scottish Rite Temple
The first in Orchestra Miami’s Discover Miami Through Music Series
Miami’s Scottish Rite Temple: You’ve driven by it a million times passing through downtown, marveled at its lovely & exotic Art Deco exterior, but have you actually been inside? Finally, here’s your opportunity with Orchestra Miami’s inaugural concert of the Discover Miami Through Music series, a series of concerts in Miami’s most interesting and historic landmarks.
The inaugural concert, entitled “Masonic Mozart†is an all-Mozart concert inside Miami’s iconic Scottish Rite Temple. One of history’s most celebrated Masons, Mozart wrote numerous pieces for Masonic Ritual, for his Masonic brothers or based on Masonic symbols. “Masonic Mozart” is your opportunity to hear some of this great music performed in the setting for which it was intended.
The program features Orchestra Miami’s principal clarinetist Richard Hancock in Mozart’s Concerto for Clarinet, K. 622 and special guest Dr. Tony Boutté as the tenor soloist in Die Mauerfreude, a cantata for tenor and orchestra. The concert opens with the gorgeous Overture to Die Zauberflöte (the “Masonicâ€opera) and closes with Mozart’s greatest symphonic achievement, the “Jupiter” Symphony N. 41, K. 551 in C Major. The 39 musicians from Orchestra Miami will be led by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi. Following the concert, Miami’s acclaimed historian Dr. Paul George will talk about the Scottish Rite building and the historic Lummus Park neighborhood.
2014 Donor Next Door Awards Luncheon
Thursday, 05/15/2014 – 05/15/2014 11:00 am – 01:30 pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrott Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33129
Webpage Link
Cost: $65
LEAVE A LEGACY© will honor Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padrón with the Community Champion Award at the 16th Annual Donor Next Door Luncheon.
LEAVE A LEGACY© established the Community Champion Award to honor individuals who contribute to the non-profit community and have shown a great commitment to Miami-Dade County through their activism to help the community’s most vulnerable.
Padrón, who was named one of the top 10 college presidents in the United States by Time Magazine, is known for revolutionizing the role of a community college by raising academic standards, offering four-year degrees and a competitive honors program. Today Miami Dade College has more than 170,000 students and graduates more minorities than any other college in the country.
At the Donor Next Door luncheon, City Year Miami Executive Director Said Ishoof will receive the Ruth Shack Leadership Award, which is given to an emerging leader who represents the qualities of ethics, dedication and service embodied by The Miami Foundation’s former president. City Year Miami currently works with students in 17 public schools – elementary, middle and senior high – in Miami-Dade County.
“At City Year, we want to challenge the culture of philanthropy in Miami,†said Isoof, who has been leading the organization since spring 2009. “We need their support to double our impact and play a bigger role in the lives of more students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.â€
The Donor Next Door Luncheon will also honor leading patrons for their philanthropy to 31 charities.
Participating Nonprofits
Baptist Health South Florida Foundation
Barry University
Casa Valentina
Catalyst Miami
The Miami Foundation
Florida International University
Dade Heritage Trust, Inc.
Diabetes Research Foundation
The Education Fund
Feeding South Florida
The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Health Foundation of South Florida
HistoryMiami
Jewish Community Services of South Florida
Joshua’s Heart Foundation
Miami Children’s Health Hospital Foundation
Miami Dade College Foundation
Miami Jewish Health Systems
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Center
New World School of the Arts
Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast
Sunrise Community Inc.
Special Olympics Florida, Miami-Dade County
Switchboard of Miami, Inc.
Take Stock in Children
Teach for America
University of Miami
Voices for Children
The Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade County
Zoological Society of Miami
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LEAVE A LEGACY© is a program of the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (formerly Planned Giving Council) of Miami-Dade, comprised of non-profit leaders and allied business professionals involved in estate and financial planning, whose mission is to promote philanthropy in our community. For more information, visit LeaveALegacyMiami.org.
LEAVE A LEGACY© SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida Foundation
Program Sponsors: Chase Marketing Group, The Miami Foundation, The Northern Trust Company, United Way of Miami-Dade
Sustaining Sponsor: Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Miami-Dade
Sustaining Sponsors: Akerman Senterfitt, Fiduciary Trust International, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, Morris Family Foundation, University of Miami
Deaths Door with The Grey 8s, Ben Wash and Ray Milian
Sunday, 05/13/2014 – 11:00 pm –
The Garret
697 North Miami ave.,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: Free
“The best Tuesday night ever” – Nylon Daily
“Dark and sexy dance party.” – Miami New Times
Sounds by:
The Grey 8s
RAY MILIAN
BEN WASH
Dj’s + Go-go Dancers + Old School Movies
NO COVER – DRINK SPECIALS
More Info: press@kingsheadrecords.com
Presented by King’s Head Records
Presents QT with SOPHIE & A. G. COOK
Thursday, 05/15/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free with museum admission
Every third Thursday evening, PAMM brings together an eclectic range of internationally-acclaimed artists for a live outdoor music series by the bay. This month, PAMM Presents QT with SOPHIE & A. G. COOK.
Free with museum admission
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner Presents New Book: Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises at Miami Dade College
Tuesday, 05/20/2014 – 05/20/2014 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Miami Dade Collegea Wolfson Campus Chapman Center
300 NE Second Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Geithner presided over the recent financial crisis in the U.S. from 2009 to 2013, when he served as the 75th Secretary of the Treasury under President Barack Obama. His decisions required swift and creative action to avert a second Great Depression and preserve the global economy. Stress Test is a candid account of the unprecedented effort to save the U.S. economy from collapse.
Vouchers for this event are available at Books & Books locations. The cost of the voucher is the price of the book ($35 + tax) and can be used as an entry for (2) people to the event. The voucher also entitles you to receive (1) autographed copy of the book, which will be available at the front entrance on the date of the event, with your voucher. For more details, call Books & Books or visit www.booksandbooks.com.
Author Michael Pollan to Present Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation
Thursday, 05/15/2014 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Auditorium
300 ne 2 avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free
The Center for Literature and Theatre at Miami Dade College (MDC), in collaboration with Books & Books, will host New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan.
For the past 25 years, Pollan has been writing about the places where nature and culture intersect. In Cooked, Pollan explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen. He discovers the enduring power of the four classical elements – fire, water, air, and earth – to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Apprenticing himself to a succession of culinary masters, Pollan learns how to grill with fire, cook with liquid, bake bread, and ferment everything from cheese to beer. In the course of his journey, he discovers that the cook occupies a special place in the world, standing squarely between nature and culture. Both realms are transformed by cooking, and so, in the process, is the cook.
To receive a voucher (admission for one) to attend the event, purchase a copy of Cooked ($17 + tax) at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Miami Beach or Bal Harbour Shops. Attendees must show voucher and receipt to enter the event. For more information, contact Books & Books Coral Gables at 305-442-4408, or visit www.booksandbooks.com.
Hip Hop Lecture
Saturday, 05/17/2014 – 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: Free
Rudi Goblen, a founder of Miami’s renowned Flipside Kings dance crew, will share the history of hip hop through live dancing and archival materials.
Hip Hop Workshops
Saturday, 06/28/2014 – 10:30 am – 03:00 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Members: $5 Each / Non-Members: $10 Each
Don’t miss these unique workshops! Learning breaking, popping, graffiti, and beat boxing with members of the Flipside Kings. Beginners welcome. Space is limited. Advanced payment required. Register online or call 305-375-1601.
Members: $5 Each
Non-Members: $10 Each
Urban Arts Family Fun Day
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Join the Flipside Kings for an afternoon of hip hop culture! Participate in interactive music, dance, and visual art demonstrations, and create your very own urban appeal.
Pre-Game Free Open Bar at Touche Rooftop Lounge and Restaurant
Tuesday, 05/06/2014 – 06:00 pm –
Touche Rooftop Lounge and Restuarant
15 NE 11th St,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Come join us at Touché Rooftop and Restaurant as The Miami Heat take on The Brooklyn Nets for pre-game free open bar. No Cover. Watch the game on our 16ft LED screen with surround sounds, full service kitchen and bar.
Screening: “Black Narcissus,” a film selected and introduced by artist Naomi Fisher
Thursday, 05/08/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
Artist Naomi Fisher whose photograph in the permanent collection is on view in “AMERICANA: Desiring Landscape†speaks briefly about the role of the natural world in her imagery and introduces “Black Narcissus†(1947), a film of her choice which reflects similar ideas in the exhibition.
“Black Narcissus†(1947)
United Kingdom. Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. 101 minutes
This academy award winning Powell and Pressburger classic is set in a community of nuns struggling to establish a convent high in the Himalayas. Their spiritual aims are hampered by the arrival of a beautiful native girl and a young general, while isolation, extreme weather, altitude, and culture clashes all conspire to drive the well-intentioned missionaries mad. Winner of two Oscars for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography.
The “Desiring Landscape†gallery considers how representations of the landscape have been a means to explore human desires-from the sensual and sexual to the materialistic-to alternate interpretations of history. In correlation to the film, a brief, free public tour of “Desiring Landscape†and “Edouard Duval-Carrié: Imagined Landscapes†will also be offered at 6:30pm.
Free with museum admission. Seating begins at 6:30pm. Introduction and film screening begins at 7pm.
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Photo: Still from “Black Narcissus†(1947)
SOFLO Prints & Publications
Saturday, 05/24/2014 – 05/24/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Turn Based Press
100 NE 11th St.,
Maiami, Florida 33130
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Cost: Free
Who: Other Electricities, Vice Versa Press, Tom Virgin, Julia Arredondo
What: SOFLO Prints & Publications
When: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday May 24th
Where: Turn Based Press
100 NE 11th St.
Miami, Florida 33130
Cost: Free
We are hosting the SOFLO Prints & Publications event scheduled for Saturday May 24th at Turn Based Press in Downtown Miami. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at Turn Based Press and will be open to the public and to all visiting artists. Members of the O,Miami Poetry Festival and faculty from the New World School for the Arts will also be in attendance, making this event an enjoyable and eclectic mix of artists, professionals, and curious locals.
The SOFLO Prints & Publications event is a single day art show featuring printed material by Jaffe Center for Book Arts Artists-In-Residence Julia Arredondo and Tom Virgin, a pop-up shop featuring Vice Versa Press paper goods, and an early bird cassette tape release by Miami-based music label Other Electricities.
For more information on the SOFLO Prints & Publications event please visit
http://www.turnbasedpress.com/
and view our Facebook event page here as well:
https://www.facebook.com/events/466041433529862/?fref=ts
Turn Based Press is a membership-supported community printshop located in the Downtown Arthouse complex of artist studios and art galleries. In it’s first few months of operation, Turn Based Press is an up-and-coming artist resource supporting the practice of printmaking as a tool for community and communication.
A Civil Discourse on Cultural Diversity, Race and Inclusion forum
Wednesday, May 7, 1 p.m.
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW First St., 2nd Floor Commission Chambers
Miami, FL
Information: Office of Community Advocacy, 305-375-5730
Tensions between Hispanics and blacks and the way it could affect international commerce will be addressed during a joint meeting between the Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board and Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board.
Residents are invited to participate in a village dialogue called “A Civil Discourse on Cultural Diversity, Race and Inclusion,†on Wednesday, May 7, from 1-4 p.m. in the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Second Floor Commission Chambers. A panel of Miami-Dade-based professionals and prominent community advocates will engage on controversial topics, a statement announcing the meeting said.
“The ethnic and racial differences in Miami-Dade County have periodically created intergroup tensions. In a community like ours, being a global center and international hub with a direct impact on regional and international commerce, it is important that these issues be addressed. We believe that this discussion will allow residents the opportunity to address longstanding and divisive issues, discuss their feelings and clear up misunderstandings. We believe that every group brings something to the table and that it is necessary to acknowledge our differences and work toward capitalizing on our diversity while encouraging inclusiveness,†said Stephen Hunter Johnson, Black Affairs Advisory Board Chair.
The Black Affairs Advisory Board and the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board are housed in the Office of Community Advocacy and are charged with the responsibility of identifying issues of concern and making recommendations to the Miami-Dade Board of Commissioners as they relate to understanding and resolving issues affecting their County-wide constituency.
First Friday Downtown Miami Art Walk on Friday, May 3, 2014. Our first stop was The Artisan Lounge then made our way over to The Seafair.  Our last stop was at McCormick Place,
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Deaths Door with Deaf Poets, Ben Wash and
Tuesday, 05/06/2014 – 11:00 pm –
The Garret
697 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: Free
DEAF POETS
BEN WASH
YODABYTE
☠☠☠Dj’s + Go-go Dancers + Old School Movies ☠☠â˜
More Info: press@kingsheadrecords.com
1st year Anniversary of First Friday Downtown Gallery Walk on SeaFair Art Gallery Center
Friday, May 2, 5-9 pm
Bayfront Park South Dock
Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
Complimentary Admission
RSVP Online
Twenty Two Galleries Exhibiting Contemporary Art, Photography, Sculpture, Urban Street Art, Studio Art Jewelry, Hand Painted Contemporary Fashions, Video Art, New Technology with Over fifty international and local artists
Join us in our Galleries Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Downtown’s First Friday Art Walk
After the Opening Cruise with us on the Art After Dark Skyline City Lights Cruise, 9-11 PM
Enjoy a spectacular two hour cruise on Biscayne Bay overlooking the city lights Miami’s Magic City
$59 per person
Complimentary Glass of Presco
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SeaFair MIA Art Fair Private Preview on Friday, April 25, 2014.
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Live Preformance by Michelle Manzo at Touche Rooftop Lounge & Restaurant
Thursday, 05/01/2014 – 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Touche Rooftop Lounge & Restaurant
29 NE 11st,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Centrally located in the heart of Downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District. The intimate 58 seat indoor dining room features an open kitchen and serves an array of classic Italian dishes, sushi and sashimi.  The open-air rooftop lounge include fire-pits, communal tables, and comfortable couches that line the wood plank deck featuring the rooftop bandshell which hosts some of Miami’s most popular live band performances, singers, jazz quartets, salsa orchestras, and resident DJs.
Live Performance by Face2Face at Touche Rooftop Lounge & Restuarant
Friday, 05/02/2014 – 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Touche Rooftop Lounge & Restuarant
29 NE 11st,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Centrally located in the heart of Downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District. The intimate 58 seat indoor dining room features an open kitchen and serves an array of classic Italian dishes, sushi and sashimi.  The open-air rooftop lounge include fire-pits, communal tables, and comfortable couches that line the wood plank deck featuring the rooftop bandshell which hosts some of Miami’s most popular live band performances, singers, jazz quartets, salsa orchestras, and resident DJs.
Live Preformance by Calle Sol
Saturday, 05/03/2014 – 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Touche Rooftop Lounge & Restuarant
29 NE 11st,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Centrally located in the heart of Downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District. The intimate 58 seat indoor dining room features an open kitchen and serves an array of classic Italian dishes, sushi and sashimi.  The open-air rooftop lounge include fire-pits, communal tables, and comfortable couches that line the wood plank deck featuring the rooftop bandshell which hosts some of Miami’s most popular live band performances, singers, jazz quartets, salsa orchestras, and resident DJs.
First Friday Open Studio
Friday, 05/02/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: Free
Please join us at Eleazar Delgado Studio in the heart of Downtown at McCormick Place Friday, January 3rd and every 1st Friday for a night of beautiful Miami-inspired art with Selected Works on display. Visit the artist’s work space and maybe even catch him painting live as he walks you through his process.
This month our resident artists, Monique Lassooij Art & Aquarela Sabol ART, will join Eleazar Delgado in the main gallery for a collaborative show.
FREE parking on site!
Follow on Twitter @EleazarDelgado #MiamiArt
For more information and to view Eleazar Delgado’s art please visit: http://www.eleazardelgado.com/.
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Mother’s Day Wine Tasting Class at Wine by the Bay
Thursday, 05/08/2014 – 05/08/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 112,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $40.00
Wine by the Bay will host a special, Mother’s Day Wine Tasting Class that highlights female winemakers: Elisabetta Foradori, Elena Walch, Nicole Abiouness, Angela Osborne, Anna Monticelli, and others who have distinguished themselves as producers of extraordinary wines.
To attend, the cost is $40.00 per person and a RSVP is required by contacting 305.455.9791 or info@winebtb.com. A limited amount of advance tickets are available at Local Wine Events: http://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/531657
Sassicaia, Oreno, and More – A Vertical and Dinner
Friday, 05/09/2014 – 05/09/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd. #112,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $90.00
Experience a unique vertical tasting designed for the “Wine Maven.†Taste some of the most famous Italian wines complemented with sumptuous dishes created by Chef Daniele Cosmo of Cielgourmet Catering. A RSVP is required by contacting 305.455.9791 or info@winebtb.com. A limited amount of advance tickets can be purchased at Local Wine Events: http://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/532368
The Wine:
 Sassicaia, Vintage 2003, 2006 and 2010
 Il Pareto, Tenuta di Nozzole, Vintage 2004, 2007 and 2010
 Tenuta Sette Ponti, Oreno, Vintage 2003, 2005 and 2011
 Tenuta Nardi, Brunello di Montalcino Monachiara, Vintage 2001, 2005 and 2006
 Chiarlo, Barolo Cerequio, Vintage 2005, 2006 and 2007
 Masi, Amarone, Vintage 2001 and 2006
The Menu:
 Tartare of Foie Gras served on honey crispy bread, marjoram, apples and peaches marinated in rosemary balsamic sauce;
 Truffle and porcini risotto served inside a Parmesan cheese crust;
 Filet Mignon with Barolo Sauce;
 Textures of chocolates
Aqua Foundation for Women to Host Concert Benefiting LGBTQ Youth Homelessness Initiative
Saturday, 05/17/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 am
Grand Central
697 North Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 advance; $30 at the door
This year, Aqua Girl will host its first ever “aquaSOUNDS†fundraising concert to benefit Aqua Foundation’s LGBTQ Youth Homelessness Initiative. The concert will take place at Grand Central on Saturday, May 17th, just before the infamous Temptation dance party.
All bands featured in the concert are from South Florida and are connected to the local LGBTQ community. The local bands will warm up the crowd for headliner Beverly McClellan of NBC’s “The Voice†who will perform as the closing act. A soulful rock singer with honest lyrics and a raw sound, McClellan plays more than 10 instruments and has already released five independent albums since her appearance on the hit show.
The Aqua LGBTQ Youth Homelessness Initiative funds crucial services for the homeless LGBTQ youth population in Miami-Dade County. As much as 40% of the homeless youth population in Miami-Dade is LGBTQ. This means that compared to the general population, the LGBTQ community is vastly over-represented among the homeless youth population.
“AquaSOUNDS†is made possible through the generous support of Perennial Strategy Group and BB&T.
WHO
Beverly McClellan
Rock ‘n’ roll is built on a foundation of great vocalists, and Beverly McClellan is quickly becoming its newest cornerstone. NBC-TV’s “The Voice†introduced her to the world as a singer of stunning power and range with the presence and ability to draw comparisons to Etta James, Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Melissa Etheridge, to name just a few of the great torchbearers whose legacies she evokes.
Jess Domain
Jess Domain’s original music has been heard on more than 30 TV shows, including The Katie Couric Show, Law & Order, Damages & Melrose Place. Her soulful voice & upbeat pop melodies are paired with honest lyrics that always find their way home.
Emily Sheila
A Miami native, Emily Sheila sprouts musical flowers that dance all the way to the Sun creating flowing folky vibes throughout the nation.
A Girl Named Chuck
Armed with a rich voice and acoustic structure, A Girl Named Chuck has got the melodic ease that few have. Originally part of the folk scene in South Florida; the Miami Herald dubbed her a “Local Legend at age 17.â€
Paul Bellantoni
The sounds of Paul Bellantoni can best be described as an eclectic mix of blues and folk with a tribal twist. Utilizing his poetic lyrics to convey his life through verse in an unapologetic manner.
Elisa Seda
Previously of Urban Rebel, Elisa Seda is a member of Pandia, a band who was named the official cover band of 93 Rock and headlined the 2nd Annual Rock and Brew Festival at the Hard Rock in October.
Es Oh
A local musician, Es Oh is a queer singer/songwriter and violinist with a soulful sound.
DJ Zehno
Realizing her passion for music at a young age, Stephanie Arzeno decided to switch career paths from being a pre-law student, to a full time music DJ. With all her diversity and knowledge of music, DJ Zehno is on her way to becoming one of the most renowned DJ’s in Miami.
WHEN
Saturday, May 17th
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
WHERE
Grand Central, 697 North Miami Ave, Miami
TICKETS
$25 in advance, $30 at the door. $20 in advance for Aqua Foundation for Women members.
To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.aquagirl.org.
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About Aqua Girl
Aqua Girl® is the largest charity women’s week in the country. Thousands of women from all over the United States and the world will descend on South Beach to listen to live music, bask in the sun at our famous pool parties, dance the night away to the sounds of internationally known DJs, and enjoy dining at fine restaurants and VIP cocktail parties.100% of the proceeds benefit Aqua Foundation for Women.
About Aqua Foundation for Women
The mission of the Aqua Foundation for Women is to serve as the funding catalyst for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender wellness and equality in South Florida through grants, scholarships and initiatives. Our financial contributions are awarded to local organizations addressing LBT interests such as equality, wellness, families and youth empowerment. The Foundation is also dedicated to supporting secondary education, mentoring programs, cultural enrichment, leadership growth, community service, and civic interests. Located in Miami, Florida, you can visit AFW online at www.aquafoundation.org.
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Shleu Shleu Miami All Stars: Presented by PAMM and the Rhythm Foundation
Thursday, 05/01/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: Free
In honor of Haitian Heritage Month and a season at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) dedicated to Caribbean art, PAMM and the Rhythm Foundation present Shleu Shleu Miami All Stars, one of the longest running musical groups in the history of Haitian Kompa music. The event also kicks off the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Miami Museum Month.
Visitors are invited to dance to Shleu Shleu Miami All Stars on the outdoor terrace, enjoy cocktails from PAMM’s waterfront bars, and enjoy Caribbean art exhibitions including “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World†and “Edouard Duval-Carrié: Imagined Landscapes.â€
Free and open to the public.
Free First Thursdays is made possible in part with support from Knight Foundation.
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Photo courtesy the Rhythm Foundation.
SeaFair Miami Launches Daily Luxury Cruises & Open House
Saturday, 04/26/2014 – 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
SeaFair Miami
Docked at the Bayfront Park South Dock at Chopin Plaza in downtown Miami adjacent to the InterContinental Hotel.,Â
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Cruises start Sunday, April 27th
Book Your Cruise Now
Please visit us at your leisure between 11 am and 11 pm on Saturday, April 26th for an Open House. SeaFair Miami will offer unique shopping & dining cruises onboard a luxury $40 Million mega-yacht in the pristine waters of Biscayne Bay beginning April 27th. Choose from Daily Sunset & City Lights Sailings or Weekend Afternoon Cruises, both with an optional Gourmet Buffet and/or Ala Carte Al Fresco dining. Exclusive Holiday Sailings with unique programming, such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Fourth of July & New Year’s Eve, will also be featured throughout the year. SeaFair Miami is uniquely positioned as a luxury daily cruise experience and is perfect for residents, visitors, individuals, couples and groups. Private Charters of the yacht are an unparalleled choice for corporate meetings and incentives, social gatherings and galas, exhibitions, fundraisers and more … the possibilities are endless. Per person pricing is from $79 on weekdays and $89 on weekends. Optional gourmet brunch or dinner, sales tax and service charges are additional.
SeaFair Miami will be open to the general public for an Open House on Saturday, April 26th from 11 am to 11 pm. The ship will remain at the dock for this event.
We will offer our first Weekend Afternoon Sailing with optional Brunch and/or Al Fresco Dining on Sunday, April 27th. Click Here for more information or to make reservations. To inquire about hosting your group and/or a private charter of the ship, please email sales@seafairmiami.com or call 305-713-5030. Be sure to tell them Soul Of Miami sent you!
Hope to see you onboard!
Deaths Door with Smurphio, Dharma 111 and Ben Wash
Tuesday, 04/29/2014 – 10:00 pm –
The Garret
697 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: Free
Death’s Door every Tuesday at The Garret
Dj’s + Go-go Dancers + Old School Movies
NO COVER – DRINK SPECIALS
Sounds by:
Smurphio (Afrobeta) + Dharma 111 + Ben Wash
More Info: press@kingsheadrecords.com
Presented by King’s Head Records
Communities in Schools of Miami Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Charity Gala to Benefit Youth
Saturday, 04/26/2014 – 06:30 pm –
Epic Hotel-Metropolis Ballroom
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $200
CIS of Miami’s largest fundraiser is their annual gala, and this year’s event slated for Saturday, April 26th will be a black-tie affair to remember, commemorating CIS of Miami’s silver anniversary and 25 years of service in Miami-Dade. The theme of the gala is “an evening among the starsâ€, which pays tribute to the CIS of Miami students (stars) who have successfully graduated high school since the organization’s inception. Features live music, student performances, dinner, and silent auction.
Full: Every nine seconds of each school day, a young person drops out of high school in the U.S., and nearly one-third fail to graduate on time. For the past 25 years, Communities In Schools of Miami (CIS of Miami) has been a driving force in collaborating with Miami-Dade County Public Schools to improve educational outcomes by providing free programs and tools to keep students in class and on track toward graduation.
CIS of Miami’s largest fundraiser is their annual gala, and this year’s event slated for Saturday, April 26th will be a black-tie affair to remember, commemorating CIS of Miami’s silver anniversary and 25 years of service in Miami-Dade. The theme of the gala is “an evening among the starsâ€, which pays tribute to the CIS of Miami students (stars) who have successfully graduated high school since the organization’s inception.
The event takes place in a ballroom at the Epic Hotel overlooking downtown Miami’s skyline and Biscayne Bay. The evening starts with a sunset cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. where guests can bid on luxury, silent auction items including all-inclusive vacation packages; bowling and lunch for 10 with Al Golden, University of Miami’s head football coach; jewelry; dinners; spa treatments and more. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner followed by live music and entertainment by CIS of Miami “starsâ€.
Local CBS TV evening anchor and producer Cynthia Demos will preside as the master of ceremonies alongside a CIS of Miami junior MC. They will welcome CIS national founder, Bill Milliken, a recipient of the Visionary Ambassador’s Award from Usher’s “New Look Foundation†and the National Jefferson Award for Public Service, which is widely regarded as the Nobel Prize for outstanding community and public service.
Tickets for the annual philanthropic event are $200 each, and all proceeds directly benefit CIS of Miami. In 2013, CIS’ gala raised more than $100,000 to fund dropout prevention programs for local students including after school programs, tutoring, mentoring and other programs. Tickets can be purchased online at www.cismiami.org or by calling 305-252-5444.
Event sponsors include Bacardi, Carnival Corporation, Florida Power & Light, Greenberg Traurig, Lehman Auto World.
About Communities in Schools of Miami
Communities in Schools of Miami surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school. Through a school-based coordinator, CIS connects students and their families to needed community resources, and provides comprehensive wrap-around services including mentoring, tutoring, life skills development, case management, counseling, job readiness and more. CIS of Miami serves more than 20,000 students each year and is an affiliate of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, whose model has been proven to both increase on-time graduation rates and reduce dropout rates. For more information visit www.cismiami.org.
Performance by Akuzuru: Ak-t 2 “The Knowing”
Friday, 04/25/2014 – 04:30 pm – 05:30 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
For her first live performance in the U.S., Trinidadian artist Akuzuru will debut an interdisciplinary work in two acts over two days, evoking themes of fertility and interconnectivity. The complex piece will include horses, as well as dancers who will carry out extended interventions around the exterior and interior of the Museum. Akuzuru describes in her personalized vocabulary, the latest opus in her series of fertility movements, “TRANCE –FORMATIONS: Doucement…… l’Eau por L’ORI†(Slowly……Water for the ORI) as having two “ak-ts†during two successive days.
Open to the public
Performances are free with museum admission
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Photo courtesy of the artist
Deaths Door with Ben Wash and Skinny Hendrix
Tuesday, 04/22/2014 – 10:00 pm –
The Garret
697 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33136
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Cost: Free
Death’s Door every Tuesday at The Garret
Dj’s + Go-go Dancers + Old School Movies
NO COVER – DRINK SPECIALS
Every Tuesday at 10pm
Sounds by:
Ben Wash + Skinny Hendrix
More Info: press@kingsheadrecords.com
Presented by King’s Head Records
Pérez Art Museum Miami Presented Venus X on Thursday, April 17, 2014.  Every third Thursday evenings, PAMM brings together an eclectic range of internationally-acclaimed artists for a live outdoor music series by the bay. This month, PAMM Presented New York-based artist Venus X.
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Daily excursions Tuesdays through Sundays
Open to the public at dock
100 Chopin Plaza
Bayfront Park South Dock
Downtown Miami, FL
Ticket prices vary: Make Reservations Online Tell them Soul Of Miami sent you!
Sunset and City Lights Cruises
It is no secret, Miami truly comes alive after dark, and our City Lights Cruise is the quintessential Miami experience.
Friday and Saturday nights, 9PM to 11PM
Gourmet buffet or ala carte menu available. Visit website for pricing and details.
Brunch and Bay Cruises
What better way to top off the perfect Miami weekend or holiday than with a sun soaked cruise, shopping and gourmet buffet brunch aboard a luxury megayacht?
Saturday and Sunday, Embark: 10:30 AM, Cruise: 11AM-2:30PM, Disembark: 3 PM, (2 Brunch seatings, 11-12:30 and 1-2:30)
Gourmet buffet brunch or ala carte menu available. Visit website for pricing and details.
Afternoon Bay Cruise
Sunday from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Cocktails will be served at three bars and a tapas menu is available on the Sky Deck. Visit website for pricing and details.
Seafair Miami Dockside
For the land lover, SeaFair Miami offers dockside hours at Chopin Plaza.
Tues – Fri: 5-7pm & 11pm-midnight | Sat: 3-7pm & 11pm-midnight | Sun: 3-6pm
SeaFair is docked at Bayfront Park’s South Dock at Chopin Plaza next to the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Miami. Ample public parking is available within walking distance as well as free people mover access.
Cruise the crystal waters of Biscayne Bay on the $40 million MegaYacht for Dinner, Brunch, Holiday Celebrations, or just a lovely tour of the city lights.
SeaFair Art Galleries and Shoppes: While cruising browse the unique offerings of 20 art galleries and luxury boutiques. Local and internationally renowned artists, receptions, art performances and more. All on the MegaYacht Grand Luxe SeaFair.
Celebrate Miami: What better way to enjoy the Miami sunset than with cocktails on the Sky Deck followed by a gourmet dinner after dark watching the City Lights in the VIP restaurant? Enjoy family celebrations for Saturday and Sunday brunch on Miami’s only MegaYacht.
SeaFair offers a Miami experience like no other combining the best of intracoastal cruising, unique boutiques, and sophisticated dining. It is a truly memorable once in a lifetime experience for visitors and the ultimate venue for special occasions.
SeaFair is the world’s first mobile megayacht venue and one of the ten largest privately owned yachts in the United States. The $40 million custom-built yacht was designed by internationally acclaimed yacht designer Luiz De Basto. At 228 feet and 2,800 international tons, it is the largest ship built for commercial operation on the Intracoastal Waterway and requires a draft of only 6.5 feet allowing it to dock at small yacht facilities in central city locations such as Chopin Plaza.
The well-appointed luxury venue features an impressive formal marble entryway, 28 individual exhibit spaces, a coffee bar, the Luxe Lounge, an open-air champagne and tapas bar on the aft deck, Sapore’, a formal glass-walled restaurant/club on Deck 3, Bistro360, an informal open-air restaurant and Bar360, a sky deck cocktail reception area.
Cruise, shop and dine aboard the uber-luxe 228-foot megayacht, SeaFair, offering the ultimate excursions where sea and sky converge with the glamour of iconic Miami.
Enjoy four passenger decks with open-air sky deck dining, an elegant glass-walled club lounge, champagne and caviar bar and three decks of unique shops and galleries offering luxury must-haves including art, fine jewelry, designer trunk shows and more. International cuisine, tapas, fine wines and Champagne combined with live music ranging from jazz to island rhythms tops off this truly unique Miami experience.
Fla-Fra Culture Click by Marisa Alma Nick
Saturday, 04/19/2014 – 04/19/2014 08:00 pm – 08:05 pm
Bayfront Park
301 North Biscayne Blvd, southwest end on the cement platform behind the Tina Hills Pavilion,
Miami, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Dancer Marissa Alma Nick will perform 2 Les Girls and 1 French Bench with singer Jahzel Dotel in a homage to the women of France, inspired by iconic images of French women between 1920 and 2014.
Shen Yun at the Arsht Center
Sunday, 04/18/2014 – 04/20/2014 08:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $65
Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends, and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Its stunning beauty and tremendous energy leave audiences uplifted and inspired. A Shen Yun performance features the world’s foremost classically trained dancers, a unique orchestra blending East and West, and dazzling animated backdrops—together creating one spectacular performance.
Caribbean Crossroads Symposium: Transnational Histories
Friday, 04/25/2014 – 04/26/2014 01:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
Transnational Histories consists of four panels that correspond to the central themes of the exhibition: Fluid Motions, Counterpoints, Shades of History, and Kingdoms of this World. These panels bring together exceptional scholars, curators, and artists, who respond to diverse geographical, chronological, and cultural contexts of the Caribbean.
Each panel will pair a scholar or curator with an artist. Each of the participants will present an individual paper or talk on the given topic and then have a moderated conversation with one another. The symposium will begin with a Thursday evening reception to celebrate the exhibition, “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World,†during which the public will see the first act of a two part performance by artist Akuzuru. The second act will take place during the symposium on Friday.
Friday, April 25, 1:30-8:30pm and Saturday, April 26, 2014, 11am-4pm
Free with museum admission
Pre-registration recommended
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections #18: Instagram Tips with Anthony Jordon at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.  Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month, Anthony Jordon, professional photographer and social media expert, taught us all about Instagram, one of the fastest growing social media platforms.
Anthony is a Miami-based photographer specializing in engagement, destination wedding, event/social, and portrait photography. In 2013, Anthony organized two major international photography events in Miami; The Scott Kelby Worldwide photowalk, the first of its in Downtown Miami, and Help Portrait Miami, partnering with the Miami Rescue Mission. Anthony has been an online moderator for Cloak Inc.’s One 12 Haiti Solidarity Virtual March, as well as a guest speaker for Photovoice. Credits include Instagram Ambassador for Scope Miami 2012, Heineken Murals/Heineken Light Project Social Media Ambassador Miami and Washington, DC (2012-2013), photographer for Eleazar Delgado, JLPR, Red Bull, GLAAD, Absolut, and Muscle Milk just to name a few. Anthony’s work has also been published in the Miami and Broward-Palm Beach New Times, Miami Magazine, miamiartzine.com and he is a current contributor to Soul Of Miami.
Originally conceived at our home, Eleazar Delgado Studio has always been the artist’s creative space. The idea grew into a gathering place for our friends, mostly artists in their own rights, to showcase their current work and preview concepts. We made it official in 2010 when we opened a public space in Wynwood. Today in addition to being Eleazar’s personal art studio, we host local talents and leaders who need a professional environment to showcase, educate, and enrich the community at large.
About the Art/Work Connections Program:Â The Art/Work Connections program is a monthly series of business seminars held at galleries and art spaces around South Florida targeted at artists and those working in the arts. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from them. Business professionals are brought in to cover a wide variety of topics including health care, financial planning, contract negotiation, copyright law, portfolio development, social media, marketing and much more. awc.lifeisartfest.org
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About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area. www.lifeisartfest.org
Caribbean: Crossroads of the World
Friday, 04/18/2014 – 08/17/2014 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Museum Admission
“Caribbean: Crossroads of the World,†opening April 18, 2014 at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), explores the diverse cultural history of the Caribbean and its diaspora, highlighting over two centuries of rarely seen works dating from after the Haitian Revolution to the present. The exhibition is the culmination of nearly a decade of collaborative research and scholarship organized by El Museo del Barrio in conjunction with the Queens Museum and The Studio Museum in Harlem. The Miami presentation, curated for PAMM by guest curator Elvis Fuentes, is a honed reiteration of this critically-acclaimed survey and offers a vital reflection of Miami’s Caribbean community. The exhibition is the centerpiece of a season at PAMM dedicated to Caribbean art, which includes related exhibitions, a two-day symposium, a Caribbean film and video series, major new performances and other related programs and events (pamm.org/calendar).
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Image: Renée Cox, Redcoat, from Queen Nanny of the Maroons series, 2004.
Courtesy of the artist.
Easter Brunch at Verde
Sunday, 04/20/2014 – 11:00 am – 04:45 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Vary
Verde, the waterfront restaurant in Pérez Art Museum Miami, will offer Easter Sunday brunch with a special menu and live entertainment by The Emmet Cohen Jazz Trio featuring YoungArts alumni Emmet Cohen (piano), Russell Hall (bass) and Evan Sherman (percussion).
Guests may choose from the regular menu, or a prix fixe menu created in the spirit of the museum’s new exhibition, “Caribbean: Crossroads of World.†The prix fixe menu is $50 and bottomless mimosas are available for an additional $20 (details at pamm.org/dining). Child-friendly options are available by request. The new Pérez Art Museum Miami is located in downtown Miami between the Arsht Center and the AmericanAirlines Arena, and features sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and spacious galleries. Brunch reservations (parties up to 12) are required, and space is limited.
Brunch reservations start at 11am
For reservations, contact Rory Gurland at 786-345-5697
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Photo by Cendino Teme
Opening Celebration for “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World” with Akuzuru
Thursday, 04/24/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
Celebrate the opening of “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World†with a performance by Akuzuru and a waterfront bar on the terrace with music by DJ Majestic.
“TRANCE-FORMATIONS: Doucement……l’Eau por L’ORIâ€
7–8pm: Performance by Akuzuru: Ak-t 1 Body Aphorisms
The Trinidadian artist’s first live performance in the U.S. will debut an interdisciplinary work in two ak-ts over two days evoking themes of fertility and interconnectivity. This complex work will involve several choreographed elements, including movement and sound, outside and within the museum. Akuzuru will perform Ak-t 2 The Knowing on Friday, April 25, 4:30-5:30pm.
Open to the public
Performances are free with museum admission
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Image: Renée Cox, Redcoat, from Queen Nanny of the Maroons series, 2004.
Courtesy of the artist.
International Biennale Artists Opening
April 17, 2014, 7-10PM
Nina Torres Fine Art
1800 N Bayshore Drive, Suite CP1
Miami, FL 33132 USA
RSVP: info@ninatorresfineart.com
This exhibition features 50 artists who represent the following 25 Countries:Â Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, USA, UK, and Venezuela.
Al Wildey, Alicia H. Torres, Alexey Marroquin, Alvaro Gomez, Andrea Beizer, Araceli Salcedo, Arlex Gruber, Arrachme, Belina Sierraalta, Carol Kingsley, Carolina Rojas, Claudia Di Paolo, Cristina Bergoglio, Elba Verdin, Elisabeth Rass, Elisha Ben-Yitzhak, Ellie Kane, Esther Cruz, Eumelia Castro, Felizitas Wermes, Gabi Domenig, Gabriel Castaño, Gabriela Sosa, Herwig Maria Stark, Irene Contramaestre, Isabel Phinheiro, Joyce Fournier, Katrin Alvarez, Lina Linkimer, Lisa Levasseur, Lugufelo, Mai Yap, Maritza Bernal, Martyn Jones, Maruchi Carmona, Mitsushige Nishiwaki, Monica Jaramillo, Nancy de Santis, Paolo Calvino, Pia Lebsund, Quintin Perez, Richard Araujo, Roberto Rodolfo Cami, Rosa Alaman, Shingo Oe, Stephen Linhart, Suzanne Duncan & Tania Esponda
Philanthrofest at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus on Saturday, April 12, 2014.
“PhilanthroFest is a volunteer based organization that connects people, passion and philanthropy in South Florida. The PhilanthroFest team celebrates the South Florida arts community, philanthropic organizations and community resources in a yearly, large scale community event.”
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PAMM Presents Venus X
Thursday, 04/17/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
Every third Thursday evening, PAMM brings together an eclectic range of internationally-acclaimed artists for a live outdoor music series by the bay. This month, PAMM Presents New York-based artist Venus X.
Venus X is renowned for her skills in live sampling/remixing and crosscutting global styles from hip-hop, to Chicago Juke, to Dominican Dembow, to Jersey club and more. Venus began touring around the world as M.I.A.’s DJ in fall 2013, adding her own instrumentation and vocals to the live show. A staple at luxury brand fashion events, art galleries, and illegal warehouses raves, Venus X is natural tastemaker developing a culture all her own with the development of her brand/party, GHE20GOTH1K.
DJ set 7-9pm
Free with museum admission. Drink specials are available for purchase.
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Photo courtesy of the artist
Miami Center For Architecture & Design, Downtown Miami Partnership and Dade Heritage Trust present A Taste Of Historic Downtown Miami
Friday, April 11, 2014, 6pm-9pm
Downtown East Flagler Street
Tickets: $35/per before April 10th, $45/person at the door.
Purchase Online
Check-in (6:00-7:30pm): Ingraham Building, 25 SE Second Avenue, Miami
Dade Heritage Trust and Downtown Miami Partnership invite you for a progressive evening where it all began in Historic Downtown Miami.
Join us on Friday, April 11th in Historic Downtown Miami and be transported to a bygone era when downtown was the center of commerce, debauchery and fun – secret tunnels, Al Capone, speakeasy clubs, movie premiers, parades and more!
Discover hidden architectural gems, back-alley stories, and downtown Miami’s history while enjoying:
• Improvisational theater performances by Front Yard Theatre Collective
• Live music by musicians from Buskerfest Miami
• Signature cocktails by Crown Concept/Grand Central
• Tasty appetizers from Miami Culinary Institute and Steak Brasil
• Art at CU-1 Gallery
• Mojitos and jazz
• Vintage cars
• “Speakeasy” Poker Run
• After party at The Bank Lounge where Al Capone stashed some of his cash!
Join us as we stroll along E. Flagler and “Avenue D” (Miami Avenue) for a unique adventure into Miami’s architectural and historic heritage.
April 11th from 6-9 PM
Come discover the architecture and stories of Historic Downtown Miami!
Tickets: $35/Person, Advanced Tickets
$45/Person, at the door
Check-In:
Grand Lobby and Great Tastes – Ingraham Building (1927)
@ 25 Se 2nd Avenue
Mojitos & Cuban Jazz – La Epoca (1936)
@ 200 E Flagler St
The Highlife at Alrfed I’s – Alfred I Dupont Building (1938)
@ 69 E Flagler St
Wine and Art – Security Building (1926)
@112 Ne 1st Avenue
A Grand Architectural Revival – Old Post Office (1912)
@ 100 Ne 1st Avenue
Miami’s first Roman Catholic Parish: Gesu Church (1921)
@ 118 Ne 1st Avenue
After Party:
Cocktails with Capone – The Bank Lounge (1927)
@ 139 Ne 1st Street
PAMM Free Second Saturdays presented by Target: “The Automatic Aardvark Sang a Crumpled Cloud: Folded Books and Chance Poems”
Saturday, 04/12/2014 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Find inspiration in the exhibition A Human Document: Selections from the Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry and make a book with guest artist Carol Todaro. Also enjoy an afternoon of poetry, performance and interactive mural creation with
Omni-ZonaFranca.
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Photo by Juan E. Cabrera
O, Miami Poetry Festival Presents: Omni-ZonaFranca
Saturday, 04/12/2014 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Join Omni-ZonaFranca, a multi-disciplinary collective of street artists from Cuba for Buscando El Sol Perdido/Searching for the Lost Sun, an afternoon of poetry, performance and interactive mural creation. Also join PAMM Free Second Saturdays Presented by Target for family related activities.
Artists Amaury Pacheco OmniPoeta, Nilo Julián Gonzalez AcetatoProducciones and Luis Eligio D Omni will be at PAMM for the event.
Presented by O,Miami
Self-parking on-site as available ($2/hour) / Metromover: Museum Park station / pamm.org/parking
Photo by Ishmahil Blagrove
First Friday Downtown Miami Art Walk at McCormick Place and The Artisan Lounge on Friday, April 4, 2014.
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Miami Record Store Days 1975-2000
April 19, Doors: 5:00 pm / Show: 6:00 pm (event ends at 11:00 pm)
Grand Central – Miami
697 N Miami Ave.
Miami, FL, 33136
Special presale tickets are $10 for general admission and $20 for early bird / VIP access to the record collector fair for best selection
purchase online
The event is open to all ages.
Records stores may continue to dwindle in number and vinyl may be going the way of polar ice caps, but that cannot stop the growing international phenomenon that is Record Store Day. This year, the wax aficionado holiday lands on April 19th and one of Miami’s top live music venues Grand Central will host an event to honor Miami’s great music mom and pop shops and chains past, as well as some of the more prominent acts to emerge from the area, including Nuclear Valdez, Charlie Pickett, Jim Camacho of The Goods and Forget the Name – all for a great cause.
“It’s ironic that as the number of records stores continues to fall, Record Store Day continues to gain more momentum,†says event co-organizer and music business mainstay Alex Jimenez. “I’m excited not only about continuing the legacy established by notable record stores like Peaches Music, Specs Music, Q Records, Yesterday & Today Records, Open Books & Records, Blue Note Records and others, but to help raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease and research.â€
Jimenez was in part inspired by former Peaches executive and colleague Alan Jackowitz’s diagnosis and subsequent struggle with Parkinson’s.
Nuclear Valdez rose to regional and national acclaim in the late 80’s with the release of I Am I on Epic and the radio and MTV hit “Summer.†Axe man Charlie Pickett’s band The Eggs were hailed by Rolling Stone’s David Fricke as a “brawling-roots mix of Johnny Thunders, Sun Records and trailer park Lou Reed†and by R.E.M.’s Peter Buckas “one of the undiscovered giants of the late eighties.â€
Singer / songwriter / playwright Jim Camacho first came to regional and national prominence with The Goods, who were signed to Polygram Records and were featured in the music doc Tom Dowd and the Language of Music. Forget the Name enjoyed a nine-year run during the late 80s and early 90s, developed a strong following in Miami, toured the east coast and released three full-length albums of material.
There will be a special music photography digital expo curated by yet another music insider, photographer and Dig Under Rock blog head Tony Landa. The works of Jill Khan, Mindy Hertzon, Karen Widen, Laura Kokus andTeajay Smith will be shown throughout the event.
A record collector’s “swap meet” will kick off the event with top dealers offering highly prized collectibles. “This sort of blows up the concept of the Saturday morning swap meet at an area hotel conference room bringing it into an environment that really suits it well,” states Jimenez. Interested record dealers please email alejim@aent.com to reserve your table now.
Yemenwed: Mystery Lessons Investigations in Movement and Expression
Thursday, 04/10/2014 – 04/10/2014 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
Members of the art collective Yemenwed will screen segments of past projects, with a focus on movement and music. They will discuss the process behind the performative aspects of their work.
Yemenwed is an art collective founded in 2006 in New York City. They create collaborative works, which synthesize the artistic focus of its varying members in the fields of architecture, painting, sculpture, animation, performance, and music.
The group maintains an active interest in the vocabulary of mainstream popular culture and its conventions, as well as entertainment value and notions of beauty. Each piece invariably reflects the different personal aesthetic and conceptual interests of the individual artists forming the work.
Yemenwed has released several publications and has participated in exhibitions and performances at Palais de Tokyo, Tate Modern, MOMA P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, Portland Institute for Contemporary Art TBA:10, Performa 09, Fake Estate Gallery, 179 Canal, Hessel Museum of Art, Asia Song Society, and Jack Hanley Gallery, among other venues.
Yemenwed are PAMM Researchers-in-Residence. This is the first of three visits, culminating in a final commissioned project in October 2014.
Free with museum admission
Open to the public
(Seating begins at 6:30)
First come, first seated.
Self-parking and valet on-site as available (rates apply) / Metromover: Museum Park station
Photo courtesy of the artist
Teatro Prometeo Presents Volvio Una Noche
Friday, 04/04/2014 – 04/04/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Prometeo Theatre
300 NE Second Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Teatro Prometeo presents a stage reading of Volvio una Noche, a comedy written by Eduardo Rovner. A typical overprotecting mother “returns” to life to confront her son when he is about to make one of the most important decisions of his life. In the ensuing dialogues, full of humor, amply intrinsic contradictions are reflected between what is traditionally and die-hardly expected from the offspring and a prevailing dissimilar reality.
Acclaimed Prometeo Theater Holds Auditions
Monday, 04/07/2014 – 04/08/2014 09:00 am – 09:00 pm
Prometeo Theatre
300 NE Second Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:
Acclaimed Prometeo Theatre, offering the country’s only institutional Spanish-language conservatory-style actor training program, will hold auditions for its competitive Professional Actor Training Program on April 7 & 8, by appointment only.
This program is for actors interested in preparing for a career in theatre and film. It includes professional workshops; staged readings; internships; and classes in acting, voice, movement and theatre history with leading international industry professionals.
In addition, students selected for the program form part of Prometeo’s student theatre company, which has toured around the world and received international acclaim.
Students auditioning should be prepared to present a one-minute monologue of their choice in Spanish. Applications are available online at www.prometeotheatre.com.
Taste Of Historic Downtown Miami 2014
Friday, 04/11/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Ingraham Building
25 se 2nd ave,
Downtown Miami, Florida 33131
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $25
Join us on the 11th of April for a progressive evening where it all began — in Historic Downtown Miami. Celebrate at exciting ‘historic happenings’, with delicious complimentary cocktails, wine, tasty tidbits, and a unique peek into the history of Miami’s architectural Heritage.
**Transportation will be provided by Big Bus Miami from Eden Roc Hotel to Downtown and back**
Tour Stops:
Grand Lobby and Great Tastes – Ingraham Building @ 25 SE 2 Avenue
Mojitors + Cuban Jazz – La Epoca Department Store @ 200 E Flagler Street
The High Life at Alfred I’s – Alfred I Dupont Bldg @ 169 E Flagler Street
A Grand Architectural Revival – Old Post Office @ 100 NE 1 Avenue
Wine and Art – Security Building @ 117 NE 1 Street
Miami’s first Roman Catholic parish – Gesu Church @118 NE 2 Street
Cocktails with Capone – The Bank Lounge @ 139 NE 1 Street
A Taste of Historic Downtown Miami tickets: $25 per person
Advance Reservations and payment required.
(Limited tickets available until April 8th. $45 at the door day of event)
The Artisan Lounge Presents The Spirit Of Art In Miami
Friday, 04/04/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
The Artisan Lounge
500 NE 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
The Artisan Lounge, a burgeoning artistic community with over 8,000 square feet of studio and gallery space, has assembled a panel of visionaries to explore the age-old relationship between spirituality and art, its present-day iterations, and multifaceted impact on Miami’s thriving art and culture scene. The panel discussion, entitled “The Spirit of Art in Miami,†will take place at The Artisan Lounge during the Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk on April 4th at 7 p.m. It will be preceded by a reception starting at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Moderated by The Artisan Lounge Co-Director Giselle Delgado, an industry expert, panelists include:
o Vesna Vera, artist and resident at The Artisan Lounge
o Adriana Carvalho, artist and resident at The Artisan Lounge
o Danilo Gonzalez, artist and gallery owner of Wynwood Warehouse Project
o Abena Robinson, president elect of Dade Art Educators Association
o Jesus Manuel Rojas, art blogger and spirituality guru
Also, Artist Vesna Vera and Sculptor Adriana Carvalho will have their works featured in a joint and topically relevant exhibition. Vera will present “Meditations,†a colorful and ethereal series featuring a dozen timeless and classically inspired paintings; while Carvalho’s iconic metal dress sculptures are the center point of an interactive workshop that invites viewers to participate in her installation entitled “Faith.â€
“Art has elevated Miami and its collective conscience. There’s a heightened interest in creativity, innovation and community, which can be likened to a spiritual awakening,†said Vera, who played an integral role in the development of this upcoming panel discussion. The Artisan Lounge Co-Director Giselle Delgado added, “through content-rich events like these, we hope to further establish our presence as a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization.â€
The Artisan Lounge is located at 500 NE 1st Avenue in the Christ Fellowship building. Free parking is available onsite and it is conveniently located across the street from the College North Metromover station.
For more information about the Artisan Lounge, please visit: theartisanlounge.com
Miami Mixer at Eleazar Delgado Studio
Friday, 04/04/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free
They say that the cultural makeup of Miami represents what the United States may look like in the next century. What does culture in Miami mean to you and what’s your take on the melting pot effect happening around us? Join us to check out 9 artists that dared to visually answer that question!
Artist Lineup
Tania Bilbao
BUGA
Joanne Caballero
Jaime Ferreyros
Eliane Harvey
Ileana Prosper Holman
Helen Kagan
Patricia Basiliades Lovay
Edub9 (Eric Walton)
We have some very well priced work so it’s a great opportunity to start or add to your collection.
Opening reception of “Los Cuatro†an Exhibition of Cuban Contemporary Art at CU-1 Gallery on Saturday, March 22, 2014.  This exhibition featured works by Rolando Chang Barrero, Andres Conde, Antonio Guerrero and Ali Miranda.
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VeritageMiami
Wednesday, April 9, with a Craft Beer Tasting at Wynwood Walls
Thursday, April 10, Fine Wine Tasting at the Village of Merrick Park
Friday, April 11, Interactive Dinner at the InterContinental Miami
Saturday, April 12, Auction & Wine Dinner on the diamond at Marlins Park
www.veritagemiami.com
VeritageMiami brings together more than 4,000 wine and food lovers for four days of culinary indulgence. Since its inception, VeritageMiami has raised more than $12 million for the community. All proceeds support United Way of Miami Dade’s work in education, financial stability and health.
VeritageMiami is proud to announce its presenting sponsor City National Bank and that five of Miami’s most talented chefs will headline its signature Interactive Dinner on April 11, at the InterContinental Miami. Considered one of the year’s most unique culinary experiences, guests will team up and cook a five-course meal under the tutelage of the distinguished chefs, recently deemed Miami’s culinary “New Guard†by INDULGE Magazine: Alberto Cabrera of Bread + Butter, Todd Erickson of HaVen South Beach, José MendÃn of The Pubbelly Restaurant Group, Giorgio Rapicavoli of Eating House and César Zapata of The Federal Food, Drink & Provisions. The chefs will bring their unique flavors and backgrounds as they guide guests in preparing the different courses, with Johnson & Wales culinary students serving as sous chefs and sommeliers. All proceeds benefit United Way of Miami-Dade.
“City National Bank is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, and United Way – because of its sustainable impact in the areas of education, healthy and financial stability – is the centerpiece of our efforts,†City National Bank President and CEO Jorge Gonzalez said. “As a community bank it is also great to support a festival that celebrates South Florida’s burgeoning food scene and these talented young chefs who have been hailed as the city’s new culinary guard.â€
Alberto Cabrera is the executive chef of Bread + Butter in Coral Gables, where the Miami native embraces his Cuban-American roots – taking traditional dishes and revamping them by adding a modern spin, such as his Chicharron De Puerco with a truffle-black bean puree. Cabrera learned the art of cooking as he moved up the ranks at notable kitchens including Robbin Haas’ Chispa and the Miami extension of Madrid’s La Broche. At Bread + Butter, Cabrera infuses the carefree charm of Cuba’s mambo era with the modish slant of the modern American gastropub.
Todd Erickson is the executive chef of HaVen South Beach on Lincoln Road, a futuristic electric lounge offering innovative cocktails and some of the most refined food in the city. At HaVen, Erickson takes local, organic ingredients and transforms them into a variety of global small plates from crudos to duck sliders. Erickson got his culinary start at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and from there went on to open a catering company and three four-star restaurants in Dallas, Texas. After having such a successful start with HaVen, Erickson and the Haven Hospitality Group opened Huahua’s Taqueria just down the street. Erickson has also announced HaVen will be expanding this spring to include a full dinner menu.
José MendÃn is the director of culinary operations for The Pubbelly Restaurant Group, the team who many Miami foodies credit for the local chef movement. MendÃn, a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, worked for many well-known restaurants including Nobu and Sushi Samba, before opening Pubbelly Gastropub in Miami Beach with his Pubbelly Group partners Andreas Schreiner and Sergio Navarro. Since then, the Pubbelly Group has experienced incredible success and has expanded to include four more restaurants – PB Steak, Pubbelly Sushi, Barceloneta and the newest, L’Echon Brasserie. In 2012 and again this year, MendÃn was distinguished as a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef South, and most recently won Miami Cochon 555, a regional all-out pork cooking frenzy, and will compete in the Grand Cochon competition this summer.
Giorgio Rapicavoli is the executive chef of Eating House, the innovative pop-up restaurant turned Coral Gables mainstay. Rapicavoli burst onto the Miami food scene when he became the first Miami chef to win Food Network’s “Chopped†television competition. After winning the competition and $10,000 prize, Rapicavoli and business partner Alex Cassanova opened the Eating House pop-up. The venture was so successful that Eating House eventually opened as a full-time establishment at its original location in Coral Gables. In 2013, Rapicavoli was distinguished as a James Beard Award Rising Star chef semifinalist. Rapicavoli is also nominated for Culinary Innovator in this year’s ZESTtm Awards at Johnson & Wales University.
César Zapata is known as the “Stove Master and Pig Whisperer†of The Federal Food, Drink & Provisions. Before opening The Federal, Zapata changed the way South Floridians thought about food by opening Miami’s first pop-up restaurant, Phuc Yea!, in 2011. After its widespread success, Zapata and his business partner/wife Aniece Meinhold opened The Federal on Biscayne Boulevard. Since opening, The Federal has received praise from major publications such as Food & Wine Magazine and USA Today. As their next venture, Zapata and Meinhold are in the process of relaunching “Phuc Yea!†in a permanent location.
As of March 4, VeritageMiami sponsors include: Presenting sponsor City National Bank at the Gran Cru level; American Airlines and Marlins Park at the Vintner level; Bacardi USA, Bank of America, Carnival Foundation, Celebrity Cruises, Global Resources Registry, Greenberg Traurig and Village of Merrick Park at the Cellar Master level; BB&T, CBIZ, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Johnson & Wales University, Ryder System and World of Wine Guide at the Cooper level; Baptist Health South Florida, Cisco Systems, Deloitte Services, Ernst & Young, The Fairholme Foundation, Image Photo Services, Insight Direct USA, InterContinental Miami, LNR Property, Nestle Waters North America, Noven Pharmaceuticals, Northern Trust Corporation, World Fuel Services and Wynwood Walls at the Sommelier level. Media sponsors include: The Miami Herald – el Nuevo Herald, Indulge Magazine, WTVJ NBC 6, Wine Spectator, WLRN and Gables Magazine & CoralGablesRestaurants.com.
Photographs of The Miami Mixer at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Friday, March 21, 2014.  What a wonderful set of artist and a great crowd for networking.  Th artist lineup for this media mixer was: Tania Bilbao, Buga fide (Alex Bugallo), Joanne Caballero, Jaime Ferreyros, Eliane Harvey, Ileana Prosper Holman, Helen Kagan, Patricia Basiliades Lovay, Edub9 (Eric Walton).
Hope to see you at the next Miami Mixer at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Friday, April 4th from 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
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Miami Dance Festival Presents: The Poetry Project
Sunday, 04/15/2014 – 06:30 pm –
MDC Wolfson Campus
300 NE Second Ave, Building 6, Room 6100.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE
The Miami Dance Festival will present The Poetry Project, co-sponsored by the Miami Dade College Wolfson Department of Art and Philosophy. Audience members will be invited to read poems by local poets that are written directly on Momentum Dancers’ bodies. The dancers will also interpret the sequence of the poems. The event is also part of MDC’s Department of Arts and Philosophy Arts and Letters Week activities.
Miami Dance Festival Presents: The Poetry Project
April 15, 2014 at 6:30 PM
MDC Wolfson Campus
300 NE Second Ave, Building 6, Room 6100.
Miami, FL 33132
www.momentumdance.com
Free Admission
The Miami Dance Festival will present The Poetry Project, co-sponsored by the Miami Dade College Wolfson Department of Art and Philosophy. Audience members will be invited to read poems by local poets that are written directly on Momentum Dancers’ bodies. The dancers will also interpret the sequence of the poems. The event is also part of MDC’s Department of Arts and Philosophy Arts and Letters Week activities.
Facade: Historic Downtown Miami in Line Drawings
Monday, 03/27/2014 – 04/30/2014 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $0.00
Now on display, FACADE
Facade: Historic Downtown Miami in Line Drawings, by author Damir Sinovcic, is a portrait of the architecture and development of Miami’s city center and its vicinity during the early twentieth century. Though many buildings erected during that period have been demolished or significantly altered over time, some of the most prominent structures still remain. Based on the book, the Miami Center for Architecture and Design, along with the Downtown Development Authority and author Damir Sinovcic, have created an exhibition that depicts many of Miami’s historical buildings. Free viewing Monday thru Friday, 10am – 5pm.
“Facade: Historic Downtown Miami in Line Drawings features downtown Miami buildings erected around the time of the Miami Land Boom. The book’s geographical focus encompasses the city center and neighborhoods north and east of the Miami River, as well as certain buildings north of the central business district, including Overtown and the neighborhoods near Biscayne Boulevard….
Over time, and often in the name of progress, many of Miami’s early twentieth century buildings have been demolished. Although this book could easily have been dedicated to all the great buildings that no longer exist, it celebrates those important structures that have endured.†– Damir Sinovcic, Author
Where: Miami Center for Architecture & Design, 100 NE 1st Ave, Downtown Miami
When: Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm, On Display till April 30th, 2014
Cost: Free of Charge
More info: info@aiamiami.org / 305.381.8380
Rebambaramba is Back!
Friday, 04/11/2014 – 04/11/2014 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Koubek Center
2705 sw 3rd Street,
miami, Florida 33135
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
As the word suggests – party, confusion and uproar – Rebambaramba is celebration of songs, dance and poetry. This edition brings together several artists of several disciplines to illustrate and showcase their interpretation of the word “moon.†The event will feature the works of poets Uva de Aragon, Juan Cueto, Carlos Pintado, Teresa Maria Rojas and Orlando Gonzalez Esteva, musician Ana Belen, singer-songwriter Marisela Verena, actors Jaqueline Briceño and Jorge Hernandez, dancer Belma Suazo, and painter Cesar Santos.
Some Like it Hot Exhibition
Monday, 03/19/2014 – 04/27/2014 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
HistoryMiami Museum
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
More Info Link
Cost: General museum admission is free for HistoryMiami members and children under 6. Admission for adults is $8, seniors and students are $7 and children 6 – 12 years old are $5.
HistoryMiami highlights local muralists in its newest exhibition on Miami’s burgeoning art scene. “Some Like It Hot” is the first museum exhibition created by trailblazing Wynwood artists, showcasing Miami’s popular street art movement.
Street art in Miami has exploded in popularity in recent years, with the Wynwood neighborhood becoming one of the area’s major attractions for both tourists and locals. Local artist Brandon Opalka, who curated the exhibition, says artists he recruited to participate are honored to have a museum legitimize their work.
Some of the artists that contributed exclusive works for the exhibition include 2alas, Lo Castro, George Sanchez-Calderon and the MSG Crew.
The Hongs
Friday, 03/28/2014 – 03/29/2014 10:00 pm – 02:00 am
Will Call Miami
700 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33312
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Get ready to dance your pants off!!! the Hongs live at Will Call – Friday, March 28th.
Formed in 2008 by Jamaican-born musician Gordon Myers this multinational rock electronic group has become one of the most popular bands of the Miami music scene.
Quite accidentally, The Hongs band members are a multinational fusion: Jamaican, French, Mexican, Jewish, Costa Rican, Scottish, Cuban & Argentinean.
The Hongs blend elements of electro-pop with a dash of nuwave to create a sweet sugary pop-rock-disco. Spreading the dance / rock / house / electro hybrid one toe at a time…
“There is something very delicate and ephemeral about the Hongs. Their music sounds like something that reverberates in hallways in those moments before sleep hits.”
Selectah Sundays and Bone Thugs and Harmony Afterparty
Sunday, 03/23/2014 – 10:00 pm –
Will Call Miami
700 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33312
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
SELECTAH SUNDAYS / Bone Thugs and Harmony Afterparty
… and celebrate Mark Gordon’s Birthday
Special Guest: DJ Tony Touch
Sounds by:
DJ Self Born
DJ Fiyah Vibes
DJ Immortal
Third Annual PhilanthroFest
Saturday, April 12, 2013, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
www.PhilanthroFest.com
Third Annual PhilanthroFest to Take Place April 12, Connecting Thousands of South Floridians to Over a Hundred Local Nonprofit Organizations and Community Agencies in a Family Friendly Festival
Free outdoor event promises day of family-friendly fun while raising nonprofit awareness, promoting civic engagement and connecting the community to nonprofit resources at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus
PhilanthroFest, the nation’s largest festival of its kind, is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Fulfilling the mission of its namesake organization, this year’s PhilanthroFest helps bridge the gap between local nonprofit organizations and members of the community – making it easier to get the help you need or give the help you can provide.
For Miami residents who are interested in donating time or money to help those in need, PhilanthroFest provides the opportunity to learn more about local nonprofits and meet the people behind them face to face. PhilanthroFest also serves as a nonprofit marketplace, raising awareness of the services and benefits that nonprofits and community agencies are able to provide.
Now in its third year, PhilanthroFest proves that community engagement can be fun. The outdoor festival is free and open to the public, and intended to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Festival attendees can enjoy a full day of art exhibits, musical performances, demonstrations, health screenings, a green market, food trucks, and an assortment of other activities that everyone in the family can appreciate, courtesy of PhilanthroFest’s community partners.
While taking part in the many activities, South Florida residents can learn about all kinds of nonprofit organizations representing all sorts of causes, including business and economic development; education; animal welfare; arts and cultural development; environmental issues; food, agriculture, and nutrition; civic engagement; health and disease prevention; youth activities, sports and recreation; and community improvement. For South Florida residents who have been looking for a chance to pay it forward, there is no opportunity like PhilanthroFest to find the nonprofit that’s right for you. Members of the community have the opportunity to sign up to volunteer or make a donation right on the spot.
And for those who may be in need of such services, nonprofits and community agencies are on hand to explain who they serve, what they do and how one can qualify for such services. It has never been easier to find out the wide array of services that South Florida community agencies and local nonprofits have to offer. PhilanthroFest is the largest nonprofit festival in the nation and the largest gathering of its kind.
Joey Mugica’s Birthday Celebration Benefiting the American Cancer Society at McCormick Place on Thursday, March 20, 2014.  Happy Birthday Joey what a wonderful celebration with 100% of donations at the door and in silent auction going directly to the American Cancer Society to help with the fight to end cancer.
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Miami Day Fete Pool Party
Sunday, 04/27/2014 – 04/27/2014 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Finnegan’s River
401 S.W. 3rd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free Admission before 4pm w/ RSVP
Music by: DJ Don Hot & Fresh Kid
â–º Wet Fete Package: 2 Champagne Bottles OR 1 Vodka Bottle w/Food Platter for $75
â–º Free Dock Space (come by Boat/Jet Ski)
â–º Swimming Pool
â–º Pool Tables
â–º (2) 20ft Screens & (15+) HD TVs (watch the Games)
â–º Full Liquor Bar/ Full Kitchen / Indoor & Outdoor Seating
RSVP majesticgroupevents@gmail.com / 786-970-7403
The 6th Annual Dance Ritual with Louie Vega and Friends
Thursday, 03/27/2014 – 03/28/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14 ST,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: $25.00
Dance Ritual with Louie Vega
Anane’ Vega
Live Performances By:
Tracy Brathwaite
Inayaday & Native Sons
In The Garden: Tony Touch . Mr. V
In The Bar Room:
Josh Milan . Adam Rios
Fabio Genito . Dj Wasabi
Fixed Miami at The Vagabond
Friday, 03/28/2014 – 03/29/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14 ST,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $20-$25
The 5th Annual Fixed Miami
Scuba
Psychemagik
Jackmaster
Tensnake
Tiger & Woods (live)
Juan Maclean
Waze & Odyssey
Poolside (dj Set)
Rory Phillips
Paul Raffaele
Jdh & Dave P
Plus more tba!
Advanced Tickets Available
Fixed is back for their annual Miami bash, returning to The Vagabond for our 5th consecutive year. We have a huge lineup with three rooms in store for you, with even more to be announced!
John Digweed – The 13th Annual Bedrock + Creations Gathering at The Vagabond
Sunday, 03/29/2014 – 03/30/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14 ST,
Miami, Florida 33132
Tickets Link
Cost: $60
The Vagabond + Bedrock
The 13th Annual Bedrock & Creations Gathering
Featuring John Digweed
Warm-Up Sean Drake
Advanced Tickets Available
Some Like It Hot
Saturday, 03/22/2014 – 04/27/2014 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $5.00
HistoryMiami’s newest exhibition, featuring Miami-inspired murals by Miami-based artists, is now open to the public.
Called Some Like It Hot, the exhibition is the first major museum/gallery showcase of Miami’s burgeoning street art scene, and was curated in collaboration with some of the art forms’ local pioneers and trailblazers: 2alas, Lo Castro, Tati Suarez, Erin Odea and the MSG Crew to name a few. Each contributed original works for the exhibit, inspired by Miami’s history.
Street art in has recently exploded in popularity and is now a definitive part of the cultural fabric in today’s Miami. The murals and outdoor pieces that dot the Wynwood/Midtown area have become major attractions for both tourists and locals alike, and have helped revitalize a once forgotten neighborhood. However, the impact the art form, and the nameless artists creating it (largely for free) have yet to be recognized by major galleries and museums in the area…until now.
General museum admission is free for HistoryMiami members and children under 6. Admission for adults is $8, seniors and students are $7 and $5 for children 6 – 12 years old.
Magnetron Studios Split Release Party
Saturday, 04/05/2014 – 04/06/2014 11:00 pm – 03:00 am
Will Call Miami
700 NE 2nd. Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE
Magnetron Studio’s Split Release Party
Location: Will Call,
Date/Time: Saturday April 5th, 11pm
Three of Miami’s best Indie Revivalist Rock bands join forces to release joint digital vinyls at Will Call:
– Space Between Words
– Sunghosts
– The Vilifiers
The split is being released by Magnetron Studios, and each band is releasing a single on the record. 25 free limited-edition copies will be available the night of the show to the first people through the door.
No Cover
21+
Salted Gets Deep WMC 2014 at The Vagabond
Sunday, 03/26/2014 – 03/27/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14 ST,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26TH
“SALTED GETS DEEP” WMC 2014
featuring
*MIGUEL MIGS*
https://www.facebook.com/DJMiguelMigs
*MARQUES WYATT*
https://www.facebook.com/djmarqueswyatt
*DOC MARTIN*
https://www.facebook.com/Doc.Martin.Sublevel
*LISA SHAW*
https://www.facebook.com/LisaShawMusic
*FRED EVERYTHING*
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fred-Everything/115893251761447
*NICKODEMUS*
https://www.facebook.com/Nickodemusnyc
*DEL*
https://www.facebook.com/delmix
*BRAD STRICKLAND*
https://www.facebook.com/Strickly.B
Advance Tickets: www.wantickets.com/saltedgetsdeepwmc2014
Facebook Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/276513582504548
The Vagabond 30 NE 14th St, Miami
Doors: 10pm-5am / 21+
www.saltedmusic.com www.deep-la.com
Ultra Music Festival 2014
March 28 – March 30, 2014
Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33132
General Admission Tickets – $399.95
Website
The World’s Premier Electronic Music event Ultra Music Festival. An internationally renowned event that has taken place every March since its inception in 1999. Over the past 15 years, literally thousands of the world’s most iconic DJs, producers and live acts have mesmerized audiences with awe-inspiring sets. In 2014, Ultra continues to push the boundaries, bringing its unparalleled combination of cutting edge production and the world’s best electronic acts back.
‘Jack U’, the collaborative production project announced by OWSLA boss Skrillex and Mad Decent head honcho Diplo back in April 2013, will be at Ultra over the at Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami. As two of the biggest hitters in the world of bass music prepare to take to the decks, back-to-back, you can be sure that this particular performance will go down as one of the most memorable in Ultra Music Festival’s 16 year history.
Afrobeta, Alvin Risk, Aly & Fila, Amtrac, Andrea Oliva, Audien, Brillz, Bro Safari, Candyland, Cedric Gervais, Chance The Rapper, Clockwork, Cosmic Gate, Craze, Crizzly, Dannic, Danny Marquez, Danyelino, Dirtyphonics, Don Diablo, Dusky, DVBBS, Dyro, Fedde Le Grand, Figure, Goldfish, Gramatik, Gradtheft, Hardline, Henry Fong, Hugo Bianco, Infected Mushroom, Jochen Miller, John Digweed, John O’Callaghan, Julio Bashmore, Justin Oh, Kill Frenzy, DJ Koo, Laidback Luke, MAKJ, The Martinez Brothers, Mat Zo, Michael Brun, Ms. Mada, MOTi, Mykris, Myon & Shane 54, Paper Diamond, Pegboard Nerds, Rebecca & Fiona, RL Grime, Rony Seikaly, Sandro Silva, Sluggers, Stafford Brothers, Syn Cole, Thunderpony, Tommie Sunshine, Ummet Ozcan, Viceroy and Vicetone.
Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Alesso, Armin Van Buuren, Avicii, Carl Cox, Cirez D, David Guetta, Diplo, Hardwell, Jamie Jones, Kaskade, Krewella, Loco Dice, Luciano, Marco Carola, New World Punx, Nicky Romero, Solomun, Steve Angello, Tiësto, Zedd
2manydjs Live, Basement Jaxx Live, Chase And Status, Cut/Copy, Dizzee Rascal, Empire Of The Sun, Eric Prydz Presents Holo, Example, Gesaffelstein Live, The Glitch Mob, Mgmt, M.I.A., Netsky Live, Paul Kalkbrenner, Pusha T, Trentemøller, Sub Focus Live
12th Planet, 3lau, Adriatique, Adventure Club, Andy C, Andrew Rayel, Art Department, Baby Anne, Been Trill, Blasterjaxx, Blond:Ish, Borgore, Cajmere, Carnage, Cazzette, Claude Vonstroke, Cyril Hahn, Damian Lazarus, Danny Avila, Datsik, Dillon Francis, Dj Icey, Dj Snake, Dubfire, Flosstradamus, Fur Coat, Gaia, Gareth Emery, Goldroom, Gta, H.O.S.H, Isaac Tichauer, J.Phlip, Jon Rundell, Jonas Rathsman, Just Blaze, Justin Martin, Kill The Noise, Lee Burridge, Lee Foss, Maceo Plex, Martin Garrix, Monika Kruse, I See Monstas, Moon Boots, Nervo, Nic Fanciulli, Oliver, Paul Van Dyk, Perseus, Pete Tong, Ørjan Nilsen, Rac, Riff Raff, Riotgear, Sander Van Doorn, Showtek, Soul Clap, Stanton Warriors, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tale Of Us, Tjr, Tourist, Umek, W&W, Waka Flocka, Zomboy
New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy, Honors Top Donors At Zaha Hadid-Designed Gallery
Friday, 02/28/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
One Thousand Museum sales gallery
1040 Biscayne Boulevard 5th floor,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:
New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy, Honors Top Donors At Zaha Hadid-Designed Gallery
New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy, honored its top donors and influential leaders during a cocktail event hosted at the One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects sales gallery located in downtown Miami. Set under the 120 ft. custom-designed Zaha Hadid ceiling installation, which overlooks the highly anticipated Museum Park, guests enjoyed the Perrier Jouet bar and delicious hors d’oeuvres including grass-fed beef sliders and sweets by Petit Pois. The evening included a special performance by an ensemble of New World Symphony Fellows including, Andrew Lawson, Amos Fayette, Kallie Ciechomski and Thomas Hofman.
Notable guests: Gala Chairs, Lisa and Jeffrey Akin, Tatiana Silva, Hadley and Katherine Fisher, Richard and Miriam Sanz, Nina Miguel, Diane Sepler, Louis Birdman, Gregg Covin, Harvey Daniels, Gary Schwartz
Def Mix WMC 2014 at The Vagabond
Saturday, 03/22/2014 – 03/23/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14 ST,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: Advanced early tickets are sold out. $30.00 General admission
Announcing The Annual DEF MIX party!
Saturday March 22nd, 2014
at The Vagabond!
Featuring:
David Morales . Frankie Knuckles . Quentin Harris .
Hector Romero . Tedd Patterson .
Master Kev . Micky Tomasino . Brandon Morales .
Discussion and performance: “Imaged Words and Worded Images: Production, Publication and Performance”
Saturday, 03/22/2014 – 02:00 pm – 04:30 pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with museum admission
oin Max Schumann, Tom Phillips, Michael Basinksi and Primary Information for an afternoon of discussion and performance poetry. This program is organized in conjunction with A Human Document: Selections from the Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on view at PAMM through May 25, 2014. Primary Information is currently researching the Sackner collection, a vast repository of historic and contemporary works that synthesize word and image.
2pm
Max Schumann, Associate Director of Printed Matter, New York, speaks about the distribution of artists’ books and publications.
2:45pm
Artist Tom Phillips, whose seminal work A Humument inspired the exhibition’s title, joins the discussion from London via Skype.
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​3:30pm
Michael Basinski, a poet and curator of Poetry and Rare Books Collections of SUNY, Buffalo, New York, performs a hybrid poetry reading and lecture.
4pm
James Hoff of Primary Information, a New York-based organization devoted to publishing artists’ books and writings moderates a discussion with the participants.
Free with museum admission
Space is limited. First come, first seated
Hispanicize 2014
April 1-4, 2014
InterContinental Miami hotel
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami FL 33131
Website Link
Now in its fifth year, Hispanicize 2014 (http://www.HispanicizeEvent.com) (#Hispz14) is the iconic, largest annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, journalism, advertising, PR, music, film and innovation. Featuring U.S. Hispanic thought leaders and celebrities from across the country, the 5th anniversary edition of Hispanicize will be taking place at the InterContinental hotel in downtown Miami with several offsite events at major cultural venues.
Co-chaired by award winning journalist Maria Hinojosa of NPR’s Latino USA and Patricia Pineda, Group Vice President of the Hispanic Business Strategy Group of Toyota Motor North America, Hispanicize 2014 is expected to gather more than 1,700 of the nation’s most influential Latino professionals from the industries of blogging, journalism, music, marketing, film and business over four full days.
The event is a launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns, films, books and more targeting Latinos in the U.S. and/or Puerto Rico.
In addition to Hollywood music and film icons, Hispanicize this year will reward several top Latinas with its coveted ‘Latinovators’ award. Three of the four recipients (one more is about to be named) include:
Shelia E, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/producer
Yoani Sánchez, Cuban dissident blogger
Maria Hinojosa, NPR’S Latino USA award-winning host
The Fourth Annual Big Bang the after party for the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science 2014 Galaxy Gala at The JW Marriott Marquis on Saturday, March 15, 2014.  Big Bang is hosted by the Museum Young Patrons.
“Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science’s Young Patrons is a thriving group of young professionals with the mission of positioning the Museum at the forefront of cultural institutions in Miami amongst other local young professionals. The group supports educational activities such as fundraising for youth programming, serve as direct mentors to the Museum’s teen Upward Bound/Impact programs as well as help convey the Museum’s mission personally in the community and through social media. Through a series of hosted of events, based in and out of the Museum, the Young Patrons have positioned themselves and their mission prominently in the Miami community. The centerpiece of the Young Patron Season is the annual BIG BANG Gala After Party, a fundraiser for the Museum and its new Museum project, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, scheduled to open in Downtown Miami beginning of 2015.”
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Miami International Film Festival premiere of Deep City: Birth of the Miami Sound at The Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center on Friday, March 14, 2014.
Movie synopsis: “A celebration of Deep City Records, an independent label behind some of the richest music of South Florida’s soul music scene in the 1960s, this homegrown Florida story resurrects a piece of our nearly forgotten history in a rock-and-funk documentary from local filmmakers Marlon Johnson, Dennis Scholl, and Chad Tingle. Immensely talented producers and musicians such as Willie Clarke, Clarence Reid, Johnny Pearsall, Helene Smith, Betty Wright and others created and fought for a unique Florida sound in the 1960s.”
Deep City: “Birth of the Miami Sound has a compelling and galvanizing story to tell, but the zinger of this experience is the force of its soundtrack. To this day, the “Miami sound†remains wholly infectious and contagious, and to celebrate the accomplishments of the amazing musicians from a half-century ago, we will lift the screen following the end of the film for an on-stage party with DJ Spam putting a modern spin on the old Deep City sound. Complimentary beverages courtesy of Stella Artois and overflowing food stations will keep the party going, and several Deep City originals will be on hand in person. – Jaie Laplante.”
Cinematographer: Arthur Nobo
Director: Chad Tingle, Dennis Scholl, Marlon Johnson
Editor: Jaime Quintana
Executive Producer: Adrienne Kennedy, John Labonia
Producer: Chad Tingle, Dennis Scholl, Marlon Johnson
Runtime: 57
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Save Dade Champions of Equality 2014 Gala 
Friday, May 9, 2014, 6:00PM – 9:30PM
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33131
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As you may have heard, SAVE and the ACLU of Florida have announced the filing of a groundbreaking lawsuit on behalf of eight married couples to secure recognition from the state of Florida for same-sex marriages performed out-of-state.
A pro-equality ruling would grant gay couples married in states that perform same-sex marriages access to many rights and benefits that Florida grants to opposite-sex married couples, such as Social Security survivor benefits and the right to include your spouse on your health insurance policy.
It’s our pleasure to invite you to SAVE’s annual Champions of Equality awards reception and gala, where we will honor the eight brave couples taking a stand for equality in court.
SAVE is also proud to honor State Representative David Richardson, County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson, and filmmaker Joe Cardona.
We hope you will join us in honoring these trailblazers on May 9th. Buy your tickets today!
Teatro Prometeo presents Lección para Señoritas
Thursday, 03/20/2014 – 03/29/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Teatro Prometeo
300 ne 2 avenue,
miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: 20
Leccion Para Señoritas. Set in a cabaret in the ‘Roaring 20s ‘, Lección para señoritas is a modern version of renowned play, The School for Wives, written by Jean -Baptiste Poquelin Moliere (Paris, 1622 – 1673). This performance is directed by renowned actress/director Neher Jacqueline Briceño and it marks part of the new stage repertory at Teatro Prometeo for graduates of the Conservatory in Theatre Arts. Performances will take place at 8:00 p.m., on March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29 at Teatro Prometeo, at MDC’s Wolfson Campus.
Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections #18: Instagram Tips with Anthony Jordon
Tuesday, April 15, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd St. 7th Floor
Miami, FL 33131
in the McCormick Place building
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Tickets $10 (pay at the door)
Please Pre-Register
Subject: Instagram Marketing for Artists
Speaker: Anthony Jordon
Photographer, Social Media Consultant
Schedule:
6:30-7:00, Registration
7:00-8:00, Seminar
8:00-9:00, Q&A Social Hour with complimentary Wine & Bites.
Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month, Anthony Jordon, professional photographer and social media expert, will teach you all about Instagram, one of the fastest growing social media platforms.
As a primarily visual and aural medium, Instagram is an excellent promotional platform for artists, moviemakers, musicians and performers. It is also rapidly expanding in use among the younger demographic. Do you use Instagram to promote your work? Do you know how to gain new fans and make new connections? What are the best filters or add ons? How do you make great videos on Instagram? Can you make collages or other special effects? Now is your chance to learn to use this amazing and versitile platform.
Anthony Jordon is a Miami-based photographer specializing in engagement, destination wedding, event/social, and portrait photography. In 2013, Anthony organized two major international photography events in Miami; The Scott Kelby Worldwide photowalk, the first of its in Downtown Miami, and Help Portrait Miami, partnering with the Miami Rescue Mission. Anthony has been an online moderator for Cloak Inc.’s One 12 Haiti Solidarity Virtual March, as well as a guest speaker for Photovoice. Credits include Instagram Ambassador for Scope Miami 2012, Heineken Murals/Heineken Light Project Social Media Ambassador Miami and Washington, DC (2012-2013), photographer for Eleazar Delgado, JLPR, Red Bull, GLAAD, Absolut, and Muscle Milk just to name a few. Anthony’s work has also been published in the Miami and Broward-Palm Beach New Times, Miami Magazine, miamiartzine.com and he is a current contributor to Soul Of Miami.
Originally conceived at our home, Eleazar Delgado Studio has always been the artist’s creative space. The idea grew into a gathering place for our friends, mostly artists in their own rights, to showcase their current work and preview concepts. We made it official in 2010 when we opened a public space in Wynwood. Today in addition to being Eleazar’s personal art studio, we host local talents and leaders who need a professional environment to showcase, educate, and enrich the community at large.
About the Art/Work Connections Program
The Art/Work Connections program is a monthly series of business seminars held at galleries and art spaces around South Florida targeted at artists and those working in the arts. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from them. Business professionals are brought in to cover a wide variety of topics including health care, financial planning, contract negotiation, copyright law, portfolio development, social media, marketing and much more.
About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.
The Defibulators and special guest Los Bastardos
Tuesday, 03/18/2014 – 09:00 pm –
Will Call Miami
700 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33312
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Cost: $7
6-Show SXSW Alt Country / Bluegrass act, The Defibulators hit Miami for a performance Tuesday Night show at Will Call Miami.
Miami’s own gem, Los Bastardos, kick off the night!.
“The Defibulators (not defibrillators) hail from Brooklyn, New York’s thriving indie scene and they’ve developed a funky, rootsy, out-of-control sound that’s all their own. The six-man, one-woman band blends bluegrass, country, honky tonk, rockabilly, Dixieland jazz, punk, and maybe a touch of anti-folk into an intoxicating, good-time mélange that’s guaranteed to slap a smile on your face. Roots-heavy, post-punk music that reinvents the conventions of country music with a CBGB-meets-Grand Ole Opry feel.”
www.thedefibulators.com
NLC Miami Blueprint Conversation Series Why Cities Are Important 
Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 6:30 PM – 8:00PM
Miami Center for Architecture and Design
100 NE 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33132
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Event Topic: Innovative City Policy for Miami
Panelists
Carol Colleta – Vice President of Communities and National Initiatives – Knight Foundation
Manny Diaz – Partner and Former Mayor of the City of Miami – LydeckerDiaz
Doors open promptly at 6PM. Beverages will be served.
In Collaboration With AIA Miami and The Miami Herald
About the Blueprint Conversation Series
The Blueprint Conversation Series is an initiative of the New Leaders Council of Miami designed to bring people together for discussion around big ideas & pressing issues. We endeavor to engage the public by inviting thoughtful, innovative and passionate community leaders to spark dialogue around issues that affect the future direction of Miami.
Power of Design: Prophets of the Digital Age: Michael Chabon, Jaron Lanier, and Clive Thompson in Dialogue with Kurt Andersen
Saturday, March 22, 2014, 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33130
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Dialogue co-organized by The Wolfsonian and Intelligence Squared (London)
free & open to the public with advance registration required
For better or worse? We’re talking technology and its effect on our lives and minds. We’ve gathered three of our most profound thinkers on the digital age for a dialogue chaired by Kurt Andersen, chief justice of the Complaints Court. Speakers: Michael Chabon, author of works including The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay; Jaron Lanier, scientist, musician, visual artist, and author of Who Owns the Future?; and Clive Thompson, science and technology writer and blogger, author of Smarter Than You Think: How Technology is Changing Our Minds for the Better. Event takes place at Perez Art Museum Miami.
First Friday Downtown Miami Art Walk at McCormick Place and The Artisan Lounge on Friday, March 7, 2014
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Artistas Unidos Por La Paz En Venezuela
Friday, 03/07/2014 – 07:00 pm – 02:00 am
MPP Brickell
141 SW 7th St
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: Free
Tenemos el agrado de invitar a toda la comunidad venezolano en Miami y a todas aquellas personas que quieran acompanrnos a una noche en la que peruanos, mexicanos, colombianos y de todas las nacionalidades, nos uniremos con un solo fin, la paz en Venezuela, sera un evento gratutito donde se reuniran diversos artistas por la mas noble causa… el fin de la violencia en nuestro hermano pais Venezuela! Los esperamos!
MPP Brickell- Mi Propiedad Privadami al evento
Artistas Unidos Por Venezuela
MPP Brickell – Artists United For Venezuela
Shop Miami Month
Sunday, 03/01/2014 – 03/31/2014 09:00 am –
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
701 Brickell Ave #2700,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:
From upscale malls and famous department stores to boutiques and specialty shops, browsing and buying is a favorite pastime for residents of and visitors to Greater Miami and the Beaches. This March 1-31, shoppers get more bang for their buck as the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) rolls out Shop Miami Month, sponsored by MasterCard’s Priceless Miami Program showcasing the destination’s world-renowned marketplaces and retail establishments.
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