Category: Miami

Paint City Miami 4/5/13

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Paint City
Friday, 04/05/2013, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Miami Beach Urban Studios
420 Lincoln Road, Suite 440,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link

The Art + Art History Department and the FIU Alumni Association are hosting Paint City, an alumni art exhibition which surveys the contemporary state of painting in South Florida and beyond.

The event takes place on Friday, April 5th at 6:30 pm at the FIU College of Architecture + The Arts Miami Beach Urban Studios on Lincoln Road. 420 Lincoln Road, Suite 440, Miami FL 33199

The night will feature the work of five distinguished CARTA alumni artists, as well as a cocktail reception and silent auction.

Interested parties must RSVP by March 28, 2013 to Gisette Pique at gpique@fiu.edu or call at (305) 348-2897

Photographs of 2nd Annual “Voices of Leadership” VIP Reception at Briza on the Bay on 3/18/13

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2nd Annual “Voices of Leadership” VIP Reception and Miami Launch of Broadway Musical Fela! at Briza on the Bay on Monday, March 18, 2013.  National Voices for Equality, Education, and Enlightenment (NVEEE), a South Florida based anti-bullying organization, will welcome back celebrities, elected officials, young artists, and educators for their 2nd annual Voices of Leadership reception.

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La Voz Kids with Paulina Rubio and Prince Royce 3/30/13

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La Voz Kids with Paulina Rubio and Prince Royce
Saturday, 03/30/2013, 01:00 pm – 06:00 pm
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La Voz Kids, a Spanish version of the hit tv show The Voice, will be filming in Miami, and free audience tickets are available for anyone over the age of 16. The announced judges so far are, Paulina Rubio and Prince Royce. Fans can request tickets as indicated on the flyer. Send an email to miamitalentcasting@gmail.com with full name, age, date of show you want to attend and phone, also attach the picture of head of group. You may request as many tickets as you’d like as long as all in the group attend together, if not they may be requested individually. We hope to have a great first season here in Miami with the exciting and energetic audience Miami has !

Seitlin Corporate Warriors Challenge 5k Walk/Run 5/4/13

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Seitlin Corporate Warriors Challenge 5k Walk/Run
Saturday, 05/04/2013, 07:30 am –
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th St,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link

Make strides at South Florida’s largest Corporate Wellness Challenge and see how you match-up against top local companies and individuals! Test your speed, improve your training, race your friends or just start running or walking for better health and join us at the SCWC 5k Timed Endurance Walk/Run. Open to individual participants and local businesses. Run by yourself or with your office and do your part to support wellness within your community!

Florida International University and The Betsy South Beach Present Dov Seidman 4/1/13

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Florida International University and The Betsy South Beach Present Dov Seidman
Monday, 04/01/2013, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Florida International University – Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 SW 8 Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
RSVP Link

On Monday, April 1 from 10 am to 11:30 am Florida International University and The Betsy South Beach will present a talk with Dov Seidman “Rethinking the World and Your Place in It” followed by a panel discussion. Dov Seidman is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LRN and Author of “HOW: Why HOW We Do Anything Means Everything.”

The event, which takes place at the FIU Graham Center Ballrooms, on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus is free and open to the public. Reservations are suggested at artsandculture@thebetsyhotel.com.

Third Annual Paint Me Miami Art Competition Art 4/15/13

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Third Annual Paint Me Miami Art Competition
Monday, 04/15/2013, 12:00 am –
Miami City Hall
3500 Pan American Dr., Miami, FL 33133,
Miam, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
“Paint Me Miami” is an open competition where all artists working in two-dimensional painting media are eligible to enter provided they meet the rules. To conform to the spirit of the awards, all work must be original and completed within the last two years and must not have won any previous prize or award in any other art competition. The subject must be inspired by an identifiable scene within the City of Miami boundaries (see map on www.paintmemiami.com). The size of paintings must be no larger than 30”×40”; oil, pastel, acrylics and water color work is acceptable. The entry fee is $20 and a maximum of three entries per artist is permitted. The deadline for submission is April 15, 2013.

MANO Fine Art…Celebrating Women …Celebrating Art 3/16/13

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MANO Fine Art…Celebrating Women …Celebrating Art
Saturday, 03/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fashion-Dreams-II-vertical-flyerMANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida FL
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Celebrating Women… Celebrating Art …. MANO Fine Art presents an encore reception for Faux Perfection, featuring the work of guest artist Toa Castellanos.

Faux Perfection is a multimedia exhibition which explores the concept and consequences of beauty as it is manifested by contemporary society. Castellanos employs the use of collage, drawing, painting, photography and installations both as technique and as a metaphor to bring a poignant focus to displaced values of beauty.

The event will take place during the Bird Road Art Walk.

About Toa Castellanos:
Toa Castellanos is passionate about many things, as an artist she channels her passion for life to explore issues that are consciously most pressing to her: women’s role in contemporary society, ecology, social justice and non-religious spirituality. In her search for expression Castellanos has mastered painting, collaging, print making, etching, monotypes, book art, and other mediums that allow her to articulate her fervor and concerns via several art forms.

Born in Cuba, raised and educated in the United States, with an MA in Art & Education from the University of Notre Dame, Toa Castellanos started her professional career as an artist in Latin America, where she worked with renowned Columbian artist Pedro Alcantara Herran, and established Cuadrante, a serigraph studio with Armando Martinez Berrio, Virginia Amaya, and Phanor Leon, and later worked with Fabio Daza and his group T-Graba until 2000 when she relocated to the USA. Since arriving to Miami, Castellanos has been actively involved in Miami’s growing art scene.

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

For more information contact 305.467.6819 or visit http://www.manofineart.com/

Bird Road Art Walk Saturday 3/16/13

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Bird Road Art Walk-Saturday, March 16 (& every 3rd Saturday of each month)
Saturday, 03/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
558087_10151443248254855_57314213_nBird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
4229 SW 75 Ave, Florida Miami
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In 2011, Miami New Times ranked The Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued growing and has gotten even better. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios, art galleries, alternative spaces, art schools and even a live theater stage to the public.

We invite you and your friends to join us on Saturday, March 16th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of art and the opportunity to go behind the scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which normally are only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”).

Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

The Miami Symphony Orchestra presents An Appalachian Spring 4/6/13

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The Miami Symphony Orchestra presents An Appalachian Spring
Saturday, 04/06/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Appalachian-Spring-Miami-Diario-adHerbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center (FIU)
11200 SW 8th Street – PCA 274,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link

Concertmaster Daniel Andai takes to the podium to lead The Miami Symphony Orchestra in An Appalachian Spring! For tickets please call (305) 275-5666 or visit www.themiso.org.

2nd Annual Voices of Leadership VIP Reception and Miami Launch of Broadway Musical Fela 3/18/13

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2nd Annual “Voices of Leadership” VIP Reception and Miami Launch of Broadway Musical Fela!
Monday, 03/18/2013, 07:00 am – 11:00 pm
251Briza on the Bay
1717 N. Bayshore Drive, Ste 115,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link

National Voices for Equality, Education, and Enlightenment (NVEEE), a South Florida based anti-bullying organization, will welcome back celebrities, elected officials, young artists, and educators, to their 2nd Annual “Voices of Leadership” Reception and Miami Launch Party for Tony Award-Winning Musical FELA!

This reception will be held Monday, March 18, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at Briza on the Bay, 1717 N. Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 32132. Tickets are $30 for General Admission and $50 for VIP Admission. To purchase tickets visit http://tinyurl.com/a747olu. All proceeds from this event will help support NVEEE’s mission to prevent bullying, violence and suicide among youth families and communities through direct service, mentoring and prevention education.

Spokesperson Michelle Williams, along with cast members of Fela! will attend NVEEE’s Reception and the Miami Launch of the Broadway Musical. “Fela is delighted to be affiliated with NVEEE. Fela is about having each others back, self esteem and the fight for human dignity. Fela’s struggle and the struggle of the children who NVEEE serves have much in common – believe in yourself, stand up for who you are, have no fear, and you can change the world. That is why the musical Fela! exists and what NVEEE teaches everyday,” said Lead Producer Stephen Hendel.

The event will include a Live Auction hosted by Miami philanthropist Kimberly Bacardi and Erin Milchman, with items including a $500 gift certificate to Allure Spa, and an autographed guitar by CREED, donated by Jaclyn Stapp and her husband Scott Stapp, lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, CREED, with music by Percussionist – Sunny Singh, Saxophonist – Leo Casino and DJ Maximus 3000.

“The highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony honoring individuals who use their voices to speak out against bullying as UPstanders instead of BYstanders” said Jowharah Sanders, Founder of NVEEE. “I don’t think there will be a dry eye in the room after they hear original music from Verona Rose, CJ Fam, Sivan Ben-David and Maggie Baugh, who are four students that volunteer as NVEEE Peace Ambassadors and who are overcoming bullying through music.” Other student Peace Ambassadors who have combined volunteered over 5,000 hours within the past 3 years include Ruth Sanders, Jacob Carpenter, Jamia Barber and Megan Braun. These four students will receive Community Service Awards, presented by Hollywood Actor Vincent De Paul, and they will also receive handmade designer jewelry donated by a returning sponsor, Loud Chic!

A very special thank you to Freedom Concierge Services for producing the event, to Briza on the Bay for donating this upscale event space, and to the restaurant vendors who are sponsoring the catering and desserts including: Chef Jackie Salas, Divino Ceviche (Peruvian Cuisine), Fusion (Latin Cuisine), Tira D. Toss (Peruvian and Japanese Cuisine), and Sweet and Tipsy Cupcakes. Thank you to our sponsors: Influential Lifestyle Media Group, Maximus 3000, Printhouse USA, Loud Chic, Miami Events Group, Little Black Dress Vodka, Zeta Entertainment, Brugal Rum, Cutty Sark Whisky, Kim’s Good Karma Group, Allure Rejuvenation and Anti-Aging Spa, Cafe Mocha, LV Productions, Pettus & Dawkins Financial Group, Alwayz Therro, ORS-Formerly Organic Root Stimulator.

About NVEEE
NVEEE is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in October 2009. Our mission is to prevent bullying, violence and suicide among youth families and communities through direct service, mentoring and prevention education. We are a diverse team of professional educators, business leaders, parents and students who took our concerns about student safety and well-being and put our passion into action-moving from bystanders to community leaders. NVEEE has reached nearly 10,000 teachers, students, parents, and community leaders through our Mentoring Program, Peace Ambassador Program, After School Program, and our signature Not On My Watch School-wide Bullying Prevention Programs.

About FELA! on Broadway
Fela! is an inspiring rhythmic tale of Fela Kuti, who created Afrobeat – a melting of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies. The show is electrifying audiences with its passionate sounds and soulful rhythms. While celebrating the life and struggles of Fela Kuti, Fela! showcases some of the most exhilarating sounds and musical blends that are uniquely Fela Kuti. Having won three Tony Awards, Fela! takes its audience on a exciting and vital experience through Kuti’s life as an artist and human rights activist.

Miss Miami Lakes USA Pageant 3/24/13

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Miss Miami Lakes USA Pageant
Sunday, 03/24/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
web-coverDon Shula’s Hotel
6842 Main St,
miami, Florida 33014
Webpage Link

The annual Miss Miami Lakes USA Pageant will be held March 24, 2013 at 5 PM at the Don Shula’s Hotel main ballroom in Miami Lakes. All Florida residents are welcome to inquire more info about becoming a contestant or purchase a ticket to come see our amazing show.

We are looking for elegant young ladies aged 14 to 26 years old who are well spoken, have great style, and want to make a difference in their community. We will have both a Teen and Miss division. Winners of the crown will receive the title and prizes, but also they will have a chance to compete live on television on local ABC for the titles of Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA. Teen contestants have a chance to win 40 thousand dollar scholarship.

Contestants in our pageant will be judged in Interview, Fitness Swimwear, and Formal Evening Wear. There is no talent portion and no private interview, but we are looking for up and coming role models who have great communication skills. For potential contestants new to pageantry, we will a hold a workshop the week before the pageant to go over all necessary details in preparation of the pageant. The delegates are responsible for a solid color bikini and long formal gown of their choice.

We will also be awarding a Miss Photogenic, Miss Amity, and Miss People’s Choice.

My Miss Miami Lakes USA pageant will be held March 24, 2013 at the Don Shula’s Hotel in Main Street.
http://www.donshulahotel.com/

Free Social Media Boot Camp 3/23/13

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Free Social Media Boot Camp
Saturday, 03/23/2013, 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fado Irish pub
900 South Miami Blvd., Suite 200,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Maybe it’s the luck of the Irish or March Madness, whatever it is, we are so excited to offer a FREE boot camp at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant on March 23, 2013!

In just a few short hours, this information-packed seminar will review the essential strategies and best practices a business or organization should understand to successfully get started with social media marketing. The seminar will cover:

– What Social Media marketing really is and why it’s important

– Various social media networks and tools, how they interact, ways to leverage their strengths and how to evaluate them for best use for your business or organization

– How other businesses are using these low-cost tools to gain visibility, develop relationships and drive sales and engagement

– How to incorporate social media marketing into your business life without losing productivity

Participants will have plenty of time to ask questions, share experiences so bring lots of business cards to network.

Also, stay and have lunch afterwards. A special lunch will be available for purchase for all attendees.

Leave with real world insights and knowledge that you can put to work immediately, to help your business and organization succeed!

You MUST register to attend. Space is limited.

Please use this link to register:

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e73s4fj097a656f6&oseq&c&ch

Thoroughly Modern Millie the Musical 3/17/13

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Thoroughly Modern Millie the Musical
Friday, 03/08/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:30 pm
The-Roxy-Theatre-Group-Thoroughly-Modern-MillieThe Roxy Theatre Group
1645 SW 107 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33165
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DADE COUNTY STUDENTS DAZZLE IN A MODERN 1920s MUSICAL ADVENTURE

MIAMI, FL, The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG) a non-profit youth arts program is proud to present Thoroughly Modern Millie. Adapted from the film of the same name (starring Julie Andrews as the titular heroine), this show features a cast and orchestra comprised of 60 students, ages 13-22, and representing over 30 schools and colleges.

Set in Manhattan circa 1922, Millie is the story of a small-town girl who sets out to chase her larger than life dreams. In her efforts to be the most modern of women, she comes across a slew of eccentric, yet lovable, characters. As she makes her way through New York City, Millie must decide if the prospect of an emerald-clad life is indeed more valuable than a green-glass love. The Roxy Theatre Group’s young ensemble and orchestra bring forth a musical extravaganza, complete with high-speed tap choreography that will have you saying Gimme, Gimme more! The music and lyrics for Millie are by Jeanine Tesori and Dick Scanlan, and the book written by Dick Scanlan and Richard Morris.

“I feel that Millie’s story is one that not just I, but all people, can really relate to; anyone that’s ever felt the need to go after their dreams. I am beyond excited to bring her to life and share the stage with an amazing cast and crew!” said Veronica Diaz, 21, playing the role of Millie Dillmount. Diaz is a senior at the University of Miami, where she is currently attaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She began her studies in dance with The Roxy Theatre Group ten years ago, and along the way found her voice and love of theatre as well.

March 8, 2013-March 17, 2013. Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00p.m. Sundays, 3:00p.m. General Admission: $20.00. Student Prices: Fridays and Sundays, $10.00; Saturdays, $15.00. There will be a cocktail reception and after-show party on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. & tickets for this gala are $50.00. All proceeds to benefit The Roxy Theatre Group’s Student Scholarship Fund. For tickets or more information, please call 305-226-0030, or visit www.RoxyPAC.com. The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG), a non-profit organization, offers classes in drama, voice, and dance to children ages 3-17, with year-round programs, including two after school care programs and a performing arts summer camp.

Latin Taste Fest 6/1/13

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Latin Taste Fest
Saturday, 06/01/2013, 04:00 pm – 10:00 pm
LTF-Final-Flyer1Hilton Miami Airport
5101 Blue Lagoon Drive,
Miami, Florida 33126
Webpage Link

Latin Taste Fest is a food, wine and spirits extravaganza bringing together world palates to an international Latin feast. Celebrating the creativity of Latin cuisine, wines and spirits, the event attracts participants and attendees from different parts of the world while highlighting local and international restaurants and the talents of a celebrity chef and local chefs.

Latin Taste Fest is coming to South Florida on Saturday June 1st, 2013

Non-for Profit: Feeding South Florida, is the exclusive
Charity Partner of Latin Taste Fest. Food overages and a
portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated
to Feeding South Florida. 

Tickets go on sale April 1, 2013

This is a 21+ event, must show proper identification to enter

10th Anniversary International Women’s Day 3/8/13

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10th Anniversary International Women’s Day
worldtradeFriday, March 8, 11:30 a.m.
World Trade Center Miami
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
711 NW 72nd Ave.
Miami 33126

The luncheon is $50 per person and $500 per table.
RSVP ideally by March 1. Email info@worldtrade.org  or call 305-871-7910.

Celebrate women in South Florida who have made a difference in international business and in the community.

World Trade Center Miami (www.worldtrade.org ) celebrates International Women’s Day, Friday, March 8, by honoring four women for their outstanding accomplishments in international business and contributions to South Florida at a luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton.

2013 Honorees
â–ª    Jennifer Carroll, Lt. Governor, State of Florida
â–ª    Conchita Muñoz, Founder, Director & CEO ACC10, Inc. Government of
     Catalonia
â–ª    Romaine Seguin, President, UPS Americas Region
â–ª    Rebeca Sosa, Chairwoman, Miami-Dade County Board of County
     Commissioners
 
Speaker & Awardee: Jennifer Carroll, Lt. Governor, State of Florida 
 
The idea of an International Women’s Day first arose at the turn of the century, when in 1909, the first National Women’s Day was observed in the United States. By 1910, 100 women from 17 countries, who had gathered in Copenhagen, unanimously approved a proposal to establish an annual Women’s Day to honor the women’s rights movement and to support universal suffrage for women.

International Women’s Day (www.internationalwomensday.com) has assumed a global dimension for women in developed and developing countries and has been celebrated by the United Nations (UN) since 1975. The UN’s annual commemoration serves to focus attention on the rights of women around the world, and highlights women’s issues globally and focuses on their achievements.

In 2004, the World Trade Center Miami decided to sponsor this event annually to recognize women who have inspired others to make major achievements in international business. More than 400 international executives attend the event each year.

Sponsors: Association of Floral Importers of Florida; Boeing; Consulate General of Canada; Enterprise Florida; Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; Miami International Airport; PortMiami; Seaboard Marine; SeaFreight; TYLIN International/HJ Ross; UPS; and Shake A Leg. 

Second Annual Miami Film Month March 2013

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MiamiFilmMonth2013Second Annual Miami Film Month
March 1 – 31, 2013

Internationally Renowned for its Spectacular Film Festivals, Art Cinemas and Success as a Film Destination, Greater Miami and the Beaches Invites You to Celebrate its Second Annual Miami Film Month

From highly anticipated Hollywood box office blockbusters to international indies, Greater Miami and the Beaches continues to play a starring  role in films on the silver and small screens.  To celebrate, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) will host its second annual Miami Film Month, March 1 – 31, 2013.

Greater Miami and the Beaches is rolling out the red carpet for its residents and visitors as Miami Film Month offers March moviegoers significant discounts with ticket prices as low as $6 (up to 47 percent savings) at participating venues.  Consumers will want to keep their ticket stubs as the GMCVB is giving away four Grand Prize one-year memberships to participating art cinemas. To enter for a chance to win, consumers take pictures of three movie ticket stubs from different participating theaters and submit their photos via the Visit Miami Facebook page/tab.  In addition to the membership giveaways (one each week during the promotion), 20 runner-up winners will receive $25 gift cards.

For those who prefer to schmooze, there are festival parties to make an appearance at including the Artopia at the Coral Gables Museum on February 28, the Miami International Film Festival Pyrat Awards on March 9 at the Freedom Tower and the newly established FIU Media Arts Festival set to take place on March 26, 2013 at 420 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.

“It’s anything but quiet on the set here in Greater Miami and the Beaches. We have worked with more big Hollywood studios, art directors and independent film producers this year than ever before and the demand continues to grow,” said William D. Talbert III, CDME, president and CEO of the GMCVB. “It’s no wonder more productions and film festivals from around the globe are looking to bring their shoots and screening events here. Our sandy white beaches and stunning cityscape combined with our destination’s accommodations and amenities make for an ideal location.”

While March is officially Miami Film Month, the festivities happen year-round. Five new festivals have joined the credits this year making Miami and the Beaches home to 18 film festivals for residents and consumers to enjoy; the list of festivals participating in Miami Film Month follows.
·        American Black Film Festival
·        Borscht Film Festival
·        Brazilian Film Festival of Miami
·        CAJE Miami Jewish Film Festival
·        DocMiami International Film Festival
·        European Film Festival
·        FIU Media Arts Festival
·        France Cinema Floride
·        Italian Film Festival
·        Miami & the Beaches Environmental Film Festival
·        Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
·        Miami International Film Festival
·        Miami Israel Film Festival
·        Miami Short Film Festival
·        Miami Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
·        Optic Nerve Film Festival
·        Sicilian Film Festival
·        Women’s International Film Festival

Art Cinemas participating again this year include:
·        Bill Cosford Cinema
·        Coral Gables Cinema
·        Miami Beach Cinematheque
·        O Cinema  Wynwood
·        O Cinema Miami Shores
·        Tower Theater

For more information regarding Miami Film Month festivities and participants, please visit its dedicated website at www.MiamiFilmMonth.com. To enter the online contest, visit GMCVB’s Facebook page – Visit Miami.

Miami Film Month is part of the Temptations programs developed by the GMCVB to allow all to enjoy the best that Miami and The Beaches  has to offer throughout the year at attractive prices. Miami Film Month is part of the successful playbook including Miami Spa Month, Miami Spice Restaurant Month, Miami Museum Month, Miami Attractions Month, Miami Romance Month, Shop Miami Month, Miami Golf Month and Miami Live Music Month.  For more information on the Temptations programs please visit www.MiamiTemptations.com .

Miami Writers Institute 5/8/13-5/11/13

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Miami Writers Institute
Wednesday, 05/08/2013, 08:00 am –
wi2010-1114_tcm6-47701Miami Dade College-Wolfson
6300 NW 7th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33150
Webpage Link

Four days of intensive workshops on fiction, nonfiction, poetry, publishing, and more! All of them taught by respected visiting authors and agents in the heart of downtown Miami at the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College.

Quality workshops? Of course, but the Writers Institute is so much more:

• Publishing Seminars – How to Have the Ideal Publishing Experience by Being the Ideal Author with David Hale Smith; Q&A Editorial: El mercado editorial y tú con Teresa Mlawer (IN SPANISH)

• Manuscript Consultations – Get feedback on your manuscript in one-on-one sessions with the Kim Perel or David Hale Smith. Space is limited. For the first time, the Writers Institute is offering manuscript consultations for writers working in Spanish. For more information about consultations with Teresa Mlawer, click here.

• Lunchtime Reads – Each day, gather for lunch and hear Writers Institute faculty read from their work.

• Pitch-o-Rama 2013! – On Saturday, May 5, practice the art of the one-minute pitch before a panel of industry pros. Get feedback on your book idea and free advice.

2013 Workshops:

• Three-Day Workshops:

Building the Novel with Mat Johnson

Emily and Walt, Etc. with Campbell McGrath

• Four-Day Workshops:

Writing Fiction and Nonfiction: The Truth About Structure with Jacquelyn Mitchard

Writing Memoir with Rosecrans Baldwin

• Two-Day Publishing Seminars:

How to Have the Ideal Publishing Experience by Being the Ideal Author with David Hale Smith

Q&A Editorial: El mercado editorial y tú con Teresa Mlawer (IN SPANISH)

For more information visit our website at:

http://www.flcenterlitarts.com/site/programs/writing/writers-institute.html

BRIO celebrates National Ravioli Day with half-priced ravioli 3/19/13

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BRIO celebrates National Ravioli Day with half-priced ravioli
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
BRIO at The Falls in Miami
8888 SW 136 Street
Miami, FL 33176

Reservations are highly suggested and can be made by calling a local BRIO Tuscan Grille.  For more information including locations, please visit www.BrioItalian.com. The National Ravioli Day celebration excludes Tuscan Tasters and large pans.

In honor of National Ravioli Day, BRIO Tuscan Grille (BRIO) locations in South Florida will offer ravioli dishes at half price on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
 
BRIO locations in South Florida are at The Falls in Miami, The Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines, The Shops at Boca Center in Boca Raton, CityPlace in West Palm Beach, and The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens. BRIO is a BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: BBRG) concept.
 
Guests are invited to celebrate National Ravioli Day at BRIO on March 19 by enjoying classic BRIO dishes along with special offerings. “The National Ravioli Day celebration is an exciting way to showcase some of our classics and create special menu selections for our guests,” said Phil Yandolino, founding chef of BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group.
 
Ravioli Caprese, Romano crusted ravioli topped with tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella and cilantro pesto drizzle, is an appetizer offered all day for $5.25. A glass of the Sartori Family Reserve Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Italy) for $7.75 is the perfect complement to this delicious appetizer.
 
Ravioli Alla Vodka, offered all day for $7.75, is Ricotta-filled cheese ravioli with pancetta, garlic, basil and a rich tomato cream sauce.
 
Ravioli Di Bello is a scrumptious Portobello ravioli with Cremini mushrooms, tomatoes, Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh thyme in a champagne brown butter sauce. BRIO is offering the lunch portion for $5.97, and the dinner portion for $7.72. This dish pairs nicely with a glass of Porta Palo Merlot (Sicily, Italy) for $6.75. Porta Palo, made exclusively for BRIO, perfectly balances the heartiness of the mushrooms.
 
Cheese Ravioli Al Forno, offered all day for $6.75, is Ricotta-filled ravioli with housemade tomato and Alfredo sauces, striped with basil pine nut pesto.

Speaking Sustainably Film and Lecture Series at the Deering Estate at Cutler 2/27/13

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98Speaking Sustainably Film and Lecture Series at the Deering Estate at Cutler
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Ave.
Miami FL 33157
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The End of the Line screening and discussion
The critically acclaimed documentary, The End of the Line, reveals the impact of overfishing on the world’s oceans. It examines the effects of the global love affair with fish as food and the implications of a future with no fish that could bring mass starvation. The End of the Line follows investigative reporter Charles Clover across the Straits of Gibraltar to the coasts of Senegal and Alaska to the Tokyo fish market – featuring top scientists, indigenous fishermen and fisheries enforcement officials

Fashion Designers Expo AIDS Awareness 4/20/13

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Fashion Designers Expo AIDS Awareness
Sunday, 04/20/2013, 04:00 pm –
Info-FlierTBA
0100 TBA SOON,
MIAMI, Florida 33169
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Fashion Designers Expo (FDE) and the Miami-Dade County Health Department have come together to impact our community during the FDE Shows scheduled for April 18th – 20th to spread word about the AIDS epidemic that has taken over South Florida.

Let’s Get Lucky Her City Night Miami 3/7/13

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Let’s Get Lucky Her City Night Miami
Thursday, 03/07/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Lets-Get-Lucky-5Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Her City Card, the club for women who love to shop, play, network and discover is pleased to invite South Florida ladies to “Let’s Get Lucky! Her City Night Miami.” Powered by parent company InterviewHer.com, the social event is slated for Thursday March 7th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge (297 NW 23rd Street Miami, FL 33127).

Guests can expect to enjoy a night of shopping and networking with “Lucky Her” cocktails and bites. Shopping deals will be available at up to 70% off, along with complimentary beauty treatments, prize giveaways and loaded swag bags for VIP ticket holders. In addition, the exclusive “Get Lucky” session, by guest speaker Nikki Novo, will help guests turn their dreams into a reality whether it is revamping their personal lives or careers. A personal-development writer and self-love preacher, Nikki is the creator of The Charmed Life School and The Love Club with Nikki Novo, is co-founder of professional development school called Working Girls Workshop and is author of the popular self-help/love blog “The Art of You & Me.”

Attendees can look forward to:

• Access to “Get Lucky,” a session by Nikki Novo
• Exclusive sales of 40% OFF and up
• Complimentary “Lucky Her” cocktails and bruschetta by Cafeina 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Specialty drinks & bites menu all night long
• Complimentary beauty treatments

A portion of the event proceeds will go to FINCA.org, a microfinance organization that helps fund women-owned start-up businesses in the most impoverished regions of the world.

TICKETS: Purchase tickets and RSVP by visiting: www.HerCityCard.com/March7

General Admission: $12 – pre sale and $20 – at the door
VIP Admission: $20 – pre sale (includes goodie bag) and $30 – at the door (includes goodie bag)
Cardholders: Free VIP Admission (existing cardholders must RSVP) $40 annual membership includes VIP admission at event

All Her City Cardholders must RSVP and present their Her City Card and ID upon entrance. Join the Her City Card Club for $40 at www.HerCityCard.com and enjoy cardholder benefits for one year.

Space is limited. RSVP mandatory.

Aranjuez for Harp! 3/2/13

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Aranjuez for Harp!
Saturday, 03/02/2013, 08:00 pm –
Aranjuez-for-Harp-NWC-verticalSouth Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211th Street,
Miami, Florida 33189
Webpage Link

Kristi Shade, Principal Harpist with The Chamber Orchestra of New York, returns to South Florida to perform one of the most popular 20th-century concertos ever written, Joaquín Rodrigo’s famous Concierto de Aranjuez (for Harp and Orchestra). Eduardo Marturet conducts The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) in a program that also features Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite and Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony No. 4, Op. 90 in A Major. For tickets please call (305) 275-5666 or visit www.themiso.org.

The Dunwells at Bardot in Miami 3/2/13

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The Dunwells at Bardot in Miami March 2
Saturday, 03/02/2013, 10:00 pm –
3.2Bardot
3456 North Miami, Miami, FL, United States, 33127,
3456 North Miami, Florida Miami
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Emerging from the pubs and clubs of Leeds, England, their hometown in 2009, The Dunwells are stellar musicians, classic roots songwriters and soaring harmony vocalists who have already made instant but lasting impressions on scores of fans.

Phase II Of Ultimate Miami Girl Competition 2/21/13-3/23/13

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Phase II Of Ultimate Miami Girl Competition
Stage 305 located at Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami, FL 33125
Tickets to attend the elimination rounds are $40 and are available at www.ultimatemiamigirl.com.

Phase II of Ultimate Miami Girl competition begins – Contestants in Phase II will compete in a series of elimination contests where the 1st place winner of each round will receive $1,000, 2nd place winners will earn $500 and 3rd place winners win $250. 
 
Round 1:                       Thursday, February 21st at 8:00PM
Round 2:                       Friday, February 22nd at 8:00PM
Round 3:                       Thursday, March 7th at 8:00PM
Round 4:                       Friday, March 8th at 8:00PM
Round 5:                       Saturday, March 9th at 8:00PM
Round 6:                       Thursday, March 14th at 8:00PM
Round 7:                       Friday, March 15th at 8:00PM
Round 8:                       Saturday, March 16th at 8:00PM
Semi-Finals:                  Saturday, March 23rd at 8:00PM

The search for the Ultimate Miami Girl is a three-phase competition that will be filmed as a reality TV show.
Multiple contestants from each round will advance to the Semi-Finals held on March 23rd.
The contest culminates in Phase III where 10 finalists will be chosen to live in a house and compete in a series of challenges to prove that they are the Ultimate Miami Girl. Apart from the challenges the contestants will face, the show will feature the participants living the fabulous Miami lifestyle. The winner of this final phase will receive $25,000 along with the title of “The Ultimate Miami Girl.”

The Center for Leadership at Florida International University Leadership Lectures Series 2/27/13

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The Center for Leadership at Florida International University Leadership Lectures Series
Tuesday, February 27, 2013, 2:00 pm
Florida International University, MMC Campus
MARC Pavilion
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33199

To attend The Leadership Lectures series with Major General David C. Garza, please register online or visit lead.fiu.edu for further information.

The Center for Leadership at Florida International University is pleased to announce that Major General David C. Garza, Former United States Marine, will be the keynote speaker of their next Leadership Lectures series.  Garza will deliver a public lecture on “Military Leadership Fundamentals To Help You Lead Your Ship,” where he will offer insights from his years in various leadership roles, which have contributed to his very illustrious career. The lecture, which is part of the Center’s The Leadership Lectures series, is free and open to the public.
 
Garza has spent over 38 years in military service as both a USAF enlisted engineer and a Marine Corps Infantry Officer. Over the past 34 years he has served in a variety of staff and command assignments in the Marine Corps, Joint Staffs, and in Coalition Combat Operations in Afghanistan. Throughout his career Garza applied the military leadership fundamentals to build highly efficient organizations from recruiting duty, to command billets and counter insurgency operations, to senior level staffs such as the Inspector General of the Marine Corps. During this time he gained extensive international experience serving in Latin America and the Middle East working with U.S. military services, local communities, government agencies, allied forces, and civilian relief organizations.
 
The Leadership Lectures series, presented by Mercantil Commercebank, features world-class, accomplished and influential leaders with expertise ranging from business and philanthropy to public service and academic research. The main goal of the series is to allow the South Florida community to have access to the expertise, advice and best practices of some the world’s foremost leadership minds.

Winn-Dixie Family Fun Zone Celebrates Family, Food and Fun at Calle Ocho 3/10/13

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Winn-Dixie Family Fun Zone Celebrates Family, Food and Fun at Calle Ocho
WD-Kids-Zone-Hula-Hooping-on-Stage1Sunday, 03/10/2013, 11:00 am-05:00 pm
Winn-Dixie Family Fun Zone
SW 25th Avenue and 8th Street at the El Dorado Parking Site
Miami, Florida 33135
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Winn-Dixie joins South Florida in celebrating the excitement of Calle Ocho with an interactive family fun zone at the annual street festival. Event attendees are invited to visit the Winn-Dixie Family Zone for an afternoon of food, family and fun with special appearances by local celebrity Chef Pepin, Kool-Aid’s mascot Kool-Aid Man and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, as well as enjoy live entertainment, interactive games, face painting, cupcake decorating, product sampling, giveaways and more.

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps Walk Makes Significant Impact in Lives of Those Diagnosed 4/20/13

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps Walk Makes Significant Impact in Lives of Those Diagnosed
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40 Street,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s annual Take Steps Walk at Tropical Park in Miami will bring together more than 1,200 participants on Saturday, April 20, 2013, to create awareness and raise funds to support the thousands of people suffering from digestive diseases. 
Walk festivities will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will include live entertainment, free food and drinks, and a kid’s zone complete with bounce house fun! Guests will also get a special introduction to the Take Steps Miami Walk’s Honored Hero – Cata Berenblum. Cata, who is 15 years old, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the young age of 10.
For more information about becoming involved in the Take Steps Miami Walk, or to learn more about the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, please visit www.cctakesteps.org/Miami or call 561-218-2929. 

Bird Road Art Walk every 3rd Saturday of each month 2/16/13

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Bird Road Art Walk-Saturday, Feb 16 (& every 3rd Saturday of each month)
Saturday, 02/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BRAD-H-Feb-2013-ad_edited-1Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Once a month the Bird Road Art Walk blossoms with the creative genius of multiple artists working and exhibiting at the many studios and alternative spaces in the area. Enjoy an evening filled with live demonstrations, glass blowing, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, drawing, painting, photography, installations, performance art, spoken word, poetry, dance, music and meet the artists who create them. It happens only once each month so don’t miss it.

Ample free parking and a free shuttle service that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery.

Click here for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Web: www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com
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twitter:@BirdRoadArts

MANO Fine Art presents Faux Perfection 2/16/13

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MANO Fine Art presents Faux Perfection
Saturday, 02/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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MANO Fine Art proudly presents Faux Perfection, featuring the work of guest artist Toa Castellanos and Miami artist, MANO.

Faux Perfection is a multimedia exhibition which explores the concept and consequences of beauty as it is manifested by contemporary media. Castellanos employs the use of collage, drawing, painting, photography and installations both as technique and as a metaphor to bring a poignant focus to displaced values of beauty.

The exhibition, opens on Saturday, February 16 in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk and will remain on view through March 10th by appointment.

MANO Fine Art Project Space:
MANO Fine Art Project Space is the working studio of Miami-based artist MANO and an exhibition and project space for art related events. MANO Fine Art participates in the Bird Road Art Walk, held on the third Saturday of each month.

For more information contact 305.467.6819 or visit http://www.manofineart.com/

BunnyPalooza 2013 at Miami Seaquarium 3/29/13-3/31/13

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BunnyPalooza 2013 at Miami Seaquarium
Miami Seaquarium BunnyPaloozaFriday, March 29th to Easter Sunday, March 31st
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL.

Easter Weekend in Miami gets underway with BunnyPalooza 2013 at Miami Seaquarium, which hops onto the scene with the largest parade in the event’s nearly 15 year history.  Guests will enjoy continuous Easter Egg Hunts throughout the day, and five acres of adrenaline pumping fun with bounce houses, ‘Giant Fun Slide,’ Rock Climbing Wall, plus many prizes and surprises.  A discount offering an $8 off admission to BunnyPalooza is available with a receipt or coupon from Publix Supermarket. 
 
“Easter weekend is a big deal at Miami Seaquarium,” commented Andrew Hertz, General Manager at Miami Seaquarium.  “BunnyPalooza 2013 is much more than a traditional egg hunt, it offers families 3 days of fun with acres of shows, activities and even a parade!”
 
The Easter Parade will start daily at 12:30 p.m. complete with floats, bands, strolling performers, costumed characters and of course the Easter Bunny.  During the festivities, bunny hoppers should be on the lookout for a Golden Egg, which will be hidden in one goodie bag at BunnyPalooza egg hunts.  The Golden Egg will give one lucky child and up to three other family members or friends, lifetime admission to Miami Seaquarium. 
For more information visit www.miamiseaquarium.com

Jefferson Starship & The Guess Who Perform Live at Magic City Casino 2/23/13

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Jefferson Starship & The Guess Who Perform Live at Magic City Casino
Saturday, February 23 at 8pm
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
Tickets are available starting at $20 and can be purchased online at www.magiccitycasino.com  or by calling 305-460-6579.
free parking with Valet parking available as well.

Magic City Casino prepares for an encore performance of iconic 70’s rock bands Jefferson Starship and The Guess Who. Attendees can look forward to an evening of legendary rock hits.
 
“We’re thrilled to host Jefferson Starship and The Guess Who! Fans will be in the presence of rock greatness with these talented performers,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “The audience can expect an electrifying show with classics including ‘White Rabbit’ and ‘American Woman.’” 
 
Jefferson Starship, originally known as Jefferson Airplane, is one of the biggest rock groups in America from the 1960’s. Jefferson Airplane, founded by Paul Kantner and Marty Balin in 1974, is best known for hits such as “Jane,” “White Rabbit” and “Count On Me.” Kantner, Balin and Jefferson Airplane were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. The album, Winds of Change, sported two Top 40 hits, “Be My Lady” and the title song. The album reached gold-record status.
 
The Guess Who, a Canadian rock band, produced a slew of classic rock hits in the late 1960’s and 1970’s including “These Eyes,”  “American Woman” and “Clap for the Wolfman.”  Their album, American Woman, peaked at the ninth spot on the Billboard Hot 200 list.

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Exposition 3/14/13-3/31/13

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The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition
youthfairMarch 14-31, 2013
The Youth Fair
Coral Way (SW 24th St.) at 112th Ave.
www.fairexpo.com 

Gates open on weekdays at 3 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays at 12 p.m. and at 12 p.m. during Spring Break, which takes place March 22 – 29, 2013.

General admission $10 and FREE admission for children 5 years and younger. Admission for active duty and retired military personnel $5 during weekdays (with military ID).

Parking is always FREE! Preferred parking is available for $15 per vehicle. Space is limited.

Now in its 62nd year, The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is offering fairgoers more deals and ways to save than ever, making it even more accessible to everyone in the South Florida.

Free entertainment is included with the price of admission and features:
·         The Shangri-LA Chinese Acrobats in the E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion
·         The Zuzu African Acrobats at the Main Street Stage
·         Royal Hanneford Circus with 5 new thrilling acts
·         Show-Me Safari Pig Races
·         Petting Zoo
·         Strolling entertainment including: The House of Flying Cards street magicians, Rainbow Circus performers and Tadpole & Katie the Clowns.
·         Also for a limited schedule the NEW Jump, The Ultimate Dog Show (March 19-22 & March 25-28).
 
Special events and shows include:
 
Fridays Rock @ The Fair Presents:
·         Friday, March 15th – Colombian teen pop artist Matt Hunter
·         Friday, March 22nd – Dove Award-winning Christian band Newsboys ‘God’s Not Dead Tour’, with special guests Building 429 & All Things New
·         Friday, March 29th – American pop punk band We Are The In Crowd
 
Saturdays LIVE @ The Fair Presents:
·         Saturday, March 16th – Puerto Rican BMI & Billboard Reggaeton artist Gocho
·         Saturday, March 23rd – DJ Irie & MMA Matches
·         Saturday, March 30th – FCW wrestling with special WWE guest appearances.
 
VIP Tickets for the Fridays Rock and Saturdays LIVE Shows called the Ultimate LIVE! Experience packages are $49.99 and include:
·         Meet & Greet and digital photo with artist following the concert (find your photo at facebook.com/miamidadefair)
·         VIP seat in the Ultimate LIVE! seating area
·         Admission ticket to the Youth Fair
·         16 ride coupons
·         Ultimate LIVE! Experience lanyard
·         Quantities are limited
 
Upgrade to the VIP Ultimate LIVE! Experience PLUS for $64.99. The package includes all the perks of the Ultimate LIVE! Experience package PLUS the Midway Express Access, which gets you on the rides faster. Quantities are limited.
 
SunDay FunDays A-LIVE @ The Fair Presents:
·         Sunday, March 17th – Yo Gabba Gabba Meet & Greet
·         Sunday, March 24th – Ron Magill & The Zoo Characters 
·         Sunday, March 31st- The NEW Disney’s Annual Pass Interactive Experience & Billboards #1 kids artist Kidz Bop LIVE in concert
·         Plus other special family events from 12-5 p.m. on all three Sundays of the Youth Fair.
 
The Youth Fair wants to make it easy for everyone of all ages to come and experience everything it has to offer by creating amazing deals, including:
 
Opening Day Offers (March 14, 2013)       
·         50% off admission ($5 admission for adults) all day, no coupon necessary.
·         Free admission with the purchase of an advance ticket.
·         Free School Spirit Uniform Day (FREE Admission on Opening Day only for students wearing their uniform and presenting coupon. School ID may be required for high school Students.)
·         FREE for active duty or retired U.S. military personnel and immediate family with military ID (up to 4 guests)
·         FREE Seniors Day (62 + with ID)
 
$5 BEFORE 5 P.M. OFFERS
·         $5 admission & $5 Fair Foods & Games Monday – Friday BEFORE FIVE (5 p.m.) at The Youth Fair. 
·         Coupons are available at participating Pollo Tropical locations and online. Visit www.fairexpo.com and Sedano’s supermarkets for ways to save.
 
Seniors Day – Thursday, March 21st – FREE admission for Seniors (62+ with ID)
 
This year’s Youth Fair features 100 thrilling rides, including the NEW Speed, Marc 3 and Air Raid, as well as those in KiddieLand and KiddleLand Too! Areas with a NEW train, 160 food vendors, 130 merchandise shots, 40,000 student and adult exhibits and 50 games.
 
Ride Prices:                                
·         P.O.P (Pay One Price) Unlimited Ride Pass – $25 (Mon. – Fri. only)
·         NEW 10 Rides & Games Coupons – $12
·         NEW 22 Rides & Games Coupons – $25
·         NEW 55 Rides & Games Coupons – $60
·         Single Ride & Games Coupon – $1.25
·         Express Access Pass- $15 (Gets you on all the rides faster!

The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, known for generations as The Youth Fair, is a private, not-for- profit organization that has donated well over $10 million in scholarships, awards and cash premiums to Miami-Dade students and is dedicated to supporting education and South Florida agriculture.

Magic City Casino Presents Free Concert by The Spin Doctors and Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival 2/16/13

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Magic City Casino Presents Free Concert by The Spin Doctors & Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival
mcc_logoSaturday, February 16
Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival from 5pm to 10pm; Spin Doctors at 9pm
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami, FL 33125

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, presents a FREE concert by Grammy nominated Spin Doctors at Secada’s Lounge as part of their 20th anniversary tour of their landmark debut album, Pocket Full of Kryptonite. In addition, the casino will host its free monthly Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival with over twenty of South Florida’s most popular food trucks serving a range of gourmet specialties.

The following trucks will be participating at the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival: 2 Jive Turkeys; Boba Station; Che Grill; Cheeseburger Baby; Coldstone Creamery; Crazydilla; Daddy’s Grill; Dim Ssam a Gogo; Don Mofongo; El Rey de las Fritas; Food Junkies; Grill Master Cafe; HipPOPs Handcrafted Gelato Bars; Killer Pasta; Marlie’s Delights; Mobile Culinary Kitchens; Sugar Yummy Mama; Taco Fresh; Mr. Good Stuff ; Pescados Unidos; Porkalicious; Purple People Eatery

·         Admission to the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival and the Spin Doctors’ concert is free.
·         Spin Doctors’ debut album, Pocket Full of Kryptonite, ranks among the 100 best selling albums of the 1990s, boasting sales of more than five million copies in the U.S. The band’s best known hits include “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” and “Two Princes.”
·         Food festival attendees will have the opportunity to participate in free games and win prizes.
·         Magic City Casino offers free self parking with valet parking available as well.
 
The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Fest is presented by Magic City Casino and Burger Beast. For more information, please visit www.magiccitycasino.com  or call 888.56.MAGIC.

Tigertail Presents Tatsuya Nakatani Percussion Solo and Nakatani Gong Orchestra 2/23/13

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Tigertail Presents Tatsuya Nakatani Percussion Solo & Nakatani Gong Orchestra
NakataniBlastTopSaturday, February 23, 2013, 8:30 PM
Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s
On-Stage Black-Box
2901 W Flagler St.
Miami, FL
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$25    General Admission

Tatsuya Nakatani, originally from Osaka, Japan, utilizes drumset, bowed gongs, cymbals, singing bowls, metal objects, bells and various sticks and bows to create an intense organic music that defies category or genre.

Photographs from 2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano Brickell

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The 2nd Annual HeartCamp Unconference at Hotel Urbano Brickell on Saturday, February 2, 2013.   HeartCamp is held during American Heart Month they discussed the physical, emotional, spiritual and creative aspects of the heart, with a focus on relationships of all kinds — relationship to the heart, body, self, others and soul. Topics include heart health, nutrition, sex, romance, career, parenting and many more.

 

Winn-Dixie Honors the Legacy of Good Eating with Chef Terryl Jackson as part of Black History Month Celebration 2/9/13

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Winn-Dixie Honors the Legacy of Good Eating with Chef Terryl Jackson as part of Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
WD-Chef-Terryl-Jackson-HeadshotWinn-Dixie Store #343
14900 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33168
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During Black History Month, Winn-Dixie proudly celebrates the diversity of its customers and the many flavors of the African-American heritage by hosting a Legacy of Good Eating at select stores. As part of the celebrations, shoppers will enjoy an afternoon of family, food and heritage and will be treated to a live cooking demonstration featuring Gold Medal award winner and nationally recognized Chef Jackson, who will prepare a kickin’ jerk chicken dish. In addition to the delicious food tastings, event attendees can pick up new recipes such as pan seared pork chops, seafood and sausage jambalaya, Hoppin’ John and shrimp, avocado and mango salsa to add to their cook books, as well as enjoy a live radio remote, children’s activities and more. For more information, visit www.winndixie.com/mylegacy.

Knight Arts Challenge Community Roundtables 2/18/13-2/21/13

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Knight Arts Challenge Community Roundtables
Knight Arts Challenge7 p.m. Feb. 18
Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6th St
Fort Lauderdale

7 p.m. Feb. 20
Cannonball
1035 N. Miami Ave., Suite 200
Downtown Miami

7 p.m., Feb. 21
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 St.
Miami

North Central Dade: Time and date will be announced soon

To find out more and to apply, visit KnightArts.org. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter via @knightarts and #knightarts.

South Floridians can submit their ideas for the Knight Arts Challenge, a community-wide contest funding cultural projects that engage and enrich Greater Miami. The deadline is March 4.

In each application, reviewers look for two key attributes: artistic excellence and ways the project will engage the public. Anyone can apply. The process is easy, with just three rules:  Projects must be about the arts, take place in or benefit South Florida and match Knight’s funding.

The challenge is a project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, which has invested more than $86 million over the past six years in both arts institutions and grassroots projects as a way to weave culture into people’s everyday lives. Because of the challenge’s success, Knight Foundation recently renewed the contest through 2015.

“We’re looking for the best ideas – truly Miami ideas – that help bring art to our neighborhoods and make culture ubiquitous in South Florida,” said Dennis Scholl, Knight Foundation’s vice president/arts. “In a truly creative town like ours, we see the challenge as a chance for everybody to participate, to dream, and ultimately see their ideas through to reality.”

Applicants can get questions answered by Knight Foundation at a series of community roundtable meetings, taking place in Downtown Miami, South Dade, North Central Dade and Fort Lauderdale. Times and dates are below.

Started in 2008, the challenge has funded 143 projects for close to $20 million. Past winners have stretched from Delray Beach to Homestead and include:

Weird Miami Bus Tours: Organized by internationally recognized visual artist Naomi Fisher, the artist-led tours take visitors to little-known local haunts.

Hialeah Cultural Center:  The center being launched by Miami Dade College will be a gathering spot for the growing Northwest Dade cultural community;

Demystifying Indian Dance: Choreographer Ranjana Warier will showcase traditional Indian dance through the stories of Western fairy tales, as a way to promote cross cultural understanding.

“South Florida residents continue to surprise us with their ideas, challenge us with their art and ensure that this region is a vibrant place to live,” said Matt Haggman, Miami program director for Knight Foundation. “We’re excited to see what ideas the community comes up with in 2013.”

Free Family Fest Wonderland 3/9/13

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Free Family Fest Wonderland
familyfestMarch9Saturday, March 9 @ 11:30 AM
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Admission is Free!
Click Here To Reserve First-Access Passes
Or call 305-949-6722 today!
Parking is only $5 in Lot C for attendees!

11:30 a.m. – Outdoor activities on the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza
(No First-Access Pass required)
2:00 p.m. – Special performance in the Ziff Ballet Opera House
(First-Access Pass required)

Miami City Ballet’s Ballet for Young People program brings the entire family together through dancing and fun! This year, MCB’s international dance stars perform George Balanchine’s delightful The Steadfast Tin Soldier and Sir Frederick Ashton’s enchanting Les Patineurs (The Skating Party).  Loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, The Steadfast Tin Soldier recounts a sweet love story between a tin soldier and a pretty paper doll.  The stage then transforms into an intimate skating pond surrounded by a winter-wonderland in Les Patineurs …there is even snow! Audiences of all ages will leave with a smile on their face after experiencing the joy of these charming works.

About Free First-Access Passes: These passes provide patrons with first access to seating in the theater. Seating is "first-come, first-served" for the performance and passes do not guarantee a seat.

Patrons who do not reserve their passes can join the stand-by line beginning at 1 p.m. outside the theater. Passes expire at 1:45 p.m. Patrons in the stand-by line will be let into the theater at 1:45 p.m. if seats are still available in the theater.

Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Introduces Shop Miami Month February 2013

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Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Introduces Shop Miami Month
February 1 – 28, 2013

From upscale malls and famous department stores to boutiques and specialty shops, browsing and buying is a favorite pastime for residents and visitors of Greater Miami and the Beaches.  This February 1 – 28, shoppers get more bang for their buck as the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) introduces Shop Miami Month, showcasing the destination’s world-renowned marketplaces and retail establishments.
 
How does it work?
·         Reward Cards: For each $500 spent at participating malls, marketplaces and retailers, consumers receive a $20 Shop Miami Month Reward Card (limit one per customer, per day, while supplies last)
·         Prizes: All consumers who earn a Shop Miami Month Reward Card are also entered to win prizes such as an MSC Cruise for two, round trip tickets on American Airlines, complimentary hotel stays, Miami Spa Month vouchers, Miami Spice Restaurant Program vouchers and more! 
 
“Miami and The Beaches continues to be a leading global shopping destination and a full service, year round vacation destination.  We’ve found visitors are staying longer and taking in our retail, cultural, sporting and family attractions as well as our pristine beaches and stunning poolscapes,” says GMCVB President and CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME. “Considering our record breaking tourism numbers, which contribute to our strong economy and employment, we have a feeling our residents will be happy to get in on the Shop Miami Month rewards, too!”
 
Shop Miami Month is part of the GMCVB’s increasingly popular Temptations program, which takes a thematic focus on the best that Miami has to offer throughout the year at attractive prices. Other programs include Miami Spa Month, Miami Spice Restaurant Program, Miami Attractions Month, Miami Museum Month, Miami Film Month, Miami Golf Month and Miami Live Music Month.  For more information on the Temptations programs please visit www.MiamiTemptations.com.

Marlins Ayudan Week 2013 2/4/13-2/9/13

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Marlins Ayudan Week 2013
Monday, February 4 – Saturday, February 9, 2013
www.marlins.com
www.marlinsbeisbol.com

The Miami Marlins will kick off its Marlins Ayudan Week 2013 on Monday, February 4 with local School and Youth League visits taking place throughout the day. Marlins Ayudan Week 2013 will conclude on Saturday, February 9 with the MetroPCS Miami Marlins Winter Warm Up at Marlins Park.

Marlins Ayudan Week 2013 will engage the community through outreach events and signature Marlins Foundation events, including the Annual Marlins Basebowl event at Lucky Strike Lanes on Miami Beach on Thursday, February 7th at 6:30 P.M. and Marlins Trivia Night hosted by The Clevelander at Marlins Park on Friday, February 8th at 6:30 P.M. For more information about Marlins Ayudan and Marlins Foundation, visit www.marlinsfoundation.com .

In addition to the various community endeavors, Marlins players, coaches and executives will be making appearances with South Florida schools, little leagues and corporate partners throughout the week. Ayudan Week will also feature visits from Marlins employees to several Marlins Partner Schools in the Miami area, including check presentations, the raising of Marlins Ayudan flags and the implementation of a Plan of Action at each school to increase student attendance, grades, participation and health and fitness.

The week will conclude on Saturday, February 9 with the MetroPCS Miami Marlins Winter Warm Up at Marlins Park.  The Winter Warm Up is free and open to the public from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.  Fans can sit in and select their seats for the 2013 season through a variety of season ticket plans, including Full Season, 40-Game Half Season and 21-Game Mini Plans.  Single game tickets will also go on sale for the 2013 season beginning at 10 A.M. at the Marlins Park Ticket Office, and online at marlins.com and marlinsbeisbol.com.  Plus, during the Winter Warm Up, fans can get up to $10 off tickets to Opening Night on April 8th and purchase tickets for the upcoming World Baseball Classic 2nd Round games, to be held at Marlins Park March 12-16.  Fans can also get autographs from Marlins players, walk throughout the ballpark and enjoy games, music, rides and activities for the entire family on the West Plaza.  Winter Warm Up activities will also include the High School Field of Dreams Challenge at 11 A.M., featuring Archbishop McCarthy versus Gulliver Academy.  In addition, all current Full Season, Half Season and 21-Game Mini Plan holders will be invited to exclusive Season Ticket Holder events during the day.  For more information on purchasing a season ticket plan, go to www.marlins.com/seatviews.

Marlins Ayudan Week schedule below. Dates, times, locations and players are subject to change.

Photographs of To Be – an Exploration of Possibilities Photography Exhibition at 387 Studios on 2/2/13

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To Be – an Exploration of Possibilities Photography Exhibition at 387 Studios on Saturday, February 2, 2013.  This exhibition was an evening of artistic explorations in the possibilities of life as a human being.

A portion of the proceeds and the donations benefit Creative Clay, whose vision is to make the arts accessible for all. The mission is to provide expressive, educational and vocational opportunities in the arts for people with obstacles to arts access. Creative Clay serves people with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities, as well as people in healthcare settings, children, veterans, and provide outreach art experiences in our community.

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Photographs by Anthony Jordon of To Be – an Exploration of Possibilities at 387 Studios on 2/2/13

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from To Be – an Exploration of Possibilities Photography Exhibition at 387 Studios on Saturday, February 2, 2013.  This exhibition was an evening of artistic explorations in the possibilities of life as a human being.

A portion of the proceeds and the donations benefit Creative Clay, whose vision is to make the arts accessible for all. The mission is to provide expressive, educational and vocational opportunities in the arts for people with obstacles to arts access. Creative Clay serves people with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities, as well as people in healthcare settings, children, veterans, and provide outreach art experiences in our community.

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

2013 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail 2/14/13-2/18/13

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The 2013 Miami Boat Show
Thursday, Feb. 14 – Monday, Feb. 18
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center – Miami International Boat Show’s in-water display
1635 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132

Miamarina at Bayside – location of the largest boat!
400 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

Thursday, Feb. 14 (Premier Thursday): 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 15 – Sunday, Feb.19: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 18: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center and Miamarina at Bayside open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily

Tickets: Premier Day(Feb. 14): $35
Adults (16 and older): $20
Five-day adult pass (Good all five days of the show): $85
Two-day adult pass (valid Feb. 14-18): $35
Youth 15 and under get in FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
One ticket good for all sites (including free access to shuttle bus & water taxi)
Take advantage of $5 parking before 9:30am ($10 from 9:30am until closing), and ride the FREE Miami Trolley to the New Yacht & Power Boat Show at Sea Isle Marina or Strictly Sail Miami at Miamarina at Bayside.
Advance tickets can be purchased at MiamiBoatShow.com or StrictlySailMiami.com.

Thousands of Boats Parade Into Miami Beach for the 2013 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail

One of the world’s largest and most influential boat shows, the Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show, cruises back to Miami over President’s Day weekend, Feb. 14-18, 2013, offering attendees from around the globe a chance to explore the best of the boating lifestyle, see the industry’s newest brands and models, and shop thousands of boats and marine accessories.

Showcasing more than 3,000 boats and 2,000 companies in three distinct venues, the Miami Boat Show provides something for every boating, fishing, watersports, sailing, diving and travel enthusiast and draws more than 100,000 visitors annually – making it the city’s largest event with an economic impact of nearly one billion dollars per year.

“There’s no better place to enjoy the boating lifestyle than at the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show. This annual boating tradition has something for everyone, whether you’re a serious shopper looking for sales, a techie in need of the newest marine innovations, or a boating enthusiast who wants to further your nautical know-how or simply enjoy some on-water fun,” says Show Manager Cathy Rick-Joule.

From personal watercraft and performance boats to sport fishers and luxury yachts, visitors have the rare opportunity to board and compare boat brands side-by-side at competitive bargains and find exclusive show specials on the newest marine accessories, gifts and electronics. In addition to the vast selection of boats and marine accessories for sale, the five-day event offers an all-access pass to enjoy life on the water. Each show venue features a variety of interactive activities and education for boaters of all ages and experience levels. Visitors can take the helm during on-water training courses at the show’s two in-water locations, reel in new angling skills at the Big Game Room, and enjoy a free sail ride along Biscayne Bay, plus mingle with boating’s favorite celebrities.

Here’s a roadmap to the 2013 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show:

New Yacht & Power Boat Show at Sea Isle Marina (open 9 am – 6 pm daily)
1635 North Bayshore Drive, Miami
See and shop hundreds of new power boats in the water, including the largest luxury motor yachts at the show.
Serious shoppers? Take ‘test drives’ to experience the latest models for sale.
On-Water Boat Training – Discover Boating puts visitors at the helm with 60-minute and three-hour hands-on skills-building clinics aboard a variety of power boats (presented by the Recreational Powerboating Association). Due to popularity, advance registration is encouraged.

Strictly Sail Miami at Miamarina at Bayside (open 10 am – 6 pm daily)
400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
See and shop the newest sailboats from boat builders across the globe, plus nearly 200 booths featuring sailing gear, accessories, and hardware from the industries top suppliers, along with the latest charter information.
On-Water Sailboat Training – Discover Boating puts visitors at the helm with two- and three-hour hands-on skills-building clinics aboard a variety of sailboats, including an exclusive presentation, Introduction to Cruising Catamarans (presented by the American Sailing Association). Due to popularity, advance registration is encouraged.
Dozens of sailing seminars for new sailors and experienced skippers
Not ready for the water? Sail away on the Sailing Simulator.
Annual Cruisers’ Party – all sailors are invited!

Miami Beach Convention Center (see times below)
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
Board and buy boats for every activity and budget, from personal watercraft to luxury cruisers, marine engines, electronics and accessories, travel destinations, nautical gifts and apparel, services and more.
Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center— a must for do-it-yourselfers and boat owners featuring entertaining workshops conducted by “The Boating Guy” and certified marine service technician “Fred, The Outboard Doctor,” a cutaway boat and motor.
10th anniversary of the Big Game Room – celebrate the world of sport fishing at the Big Game Room with daily seminars, dozens of sport fishing accessories and apparel for sale, angling activities and celebrity appearances from National Geographic’s Shark Men Chris Fischer and Brett McBride.

Miami International Film Festival 2013 3/1/13-3/10/13

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Miami International Film Festival (MIFF)
March 1 -10, 2013
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 East Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
MDC’s Tower Theater, 1508 Southwest 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
O Cinema, 90 Northwest 29th St, Miami, FL 33127
Regal South Beach, 1120 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.miamifilmfestival.com

Premiering at this year’s Festival will be 117 feature films and 12 short films from 41 countries, participating in competition and non-competition categories.
 
"If you’re not at the movies every day in the first 10 days of March, you’re in the wrong place," declared MIFF’s Executive Director Jaie Laplante.
 
This is the first year in MIFF’s history that the Festival will open and close with documentary features. The Opening and Closing night films are:
 
Opening Night Film and Ultimat Opening Night Party on Friday, March 1, 2013
·         The Festival will open at the Olympia Theater at Gusman Center for the Performing Arts with RADiUS-TWC’s Twenty Feet from Stardom directed by Morgan Neville.  A spectacular Gala party will follow across the street after the screening at The Historic Alfred I. Dupont Building, sponsored by Ultimat Vodka.
 
Awards Night Film with Pyrat Awards Night Party on Saturday, March 9, 2013
·         The Festival‘s annual awards night gala will culminate with Venus and Serena directed by Maiken Baird & Michelle Major. The Festival’s festivities will wrap up in a grand fashion at the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College, with a Gala party sponsored by Pyrat Rum.
 
Opening Night Films for three of MIFF’s notable competition categories will screen on Saturday, March 2, 2013
·         Knight Ibero-American Competition: Everybody Has a Plan, featuring Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen.
·         Knight Documentary Competition: world premiere of Viva Cuba Libre: Rap Is War.
·         Lexus Ibero-American Opera Prima Competition: world premiere of The Boy Who Smells Like Fish.
 
As previously announced, the Festival will honor two remarkable directors with Career Achievement Tributes: renowned Swedish writer-director Lasse Hallström (My Life as a Dog, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape) and Spanish producer, writer, and Oscar-winning director Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque, Chico & Rita). The Festival will screen the directors’ latest works including The Hypnotist (Hyponotisören) by Hallström and The Artist and the Model (El Artista y La Modelo) by Trueba. The Artist and the Model received 13 Goya nominations this year, including Best Picture and Best Director.
 
Other films to be featured in the Festival’s signature CINEDWNTWN Gala series at the Olympia Theater include highly anticipated screenings of Pablo Larrain’s Oscar-nominated NO, the Cannes-winning The Hunt, starring Mads Mikkelsen in the performance of his career thus far, and the world premiere of Eenie Meenie Miney Moe, a Miami-based feature from Jokes Yanes, the editor of MIFF 2011’s hit film Magic City Memoirs.  
 
Miami International Film Festival’s 30th edition is also thrilled to present six competition categories, 15 non-competition categories, as well as an array of special events and screenings. From up-and-coming filmmakers to industry veterans, each category will showcase the filmmakers’ incredible talent.
 
Festival Competition Categories:
 
Knight Ibero-American Competition consists of dramatic works from Latin America, Spain and Portugal, as well as Latino-themed works produced in the United States. The films are competing for $40,000 in prizes courtesy of James L. & John S. Knight Foundation, and a $5,000 Screenwriting Award from the Jordan A. Ressler Foundation. The 10 films competing in this category include:
·         Everybody Has A Plan (Todos tenemos un plan) (Spain/Argentina /Germany, directed by Ana Piterbarg)
·         Cinco De Mayo: The Battle (Mexico, directed by Rafa Lara)
·         Dust (Polvo) (Guatemala, directed by Julio Hernández Cordón)
·         Gone Fishing (Días de pesca) (Argentina, directed by Carlos Sorín)
·         A Gun in Each Hand (Una pistola en cada mano) (Spain, directed by Cesc Gay)
·         Marriage (Matrimonio) (Argentina, directed by Carlos Jaureguialzo)
·         The Moving Creatures (O Que Se Move) (Brazil, directed by Caetano Gotardo)
·         So Much Water (Tanta agua) (Uruguay/Mexico/Netherlands, directed by Ana Guevara & Leticia Jorge)
·         Thesis On A Murder (Tesis sobre un homicidio) (Spain/Argentina, directed by Hernán A. Golfrid)
·         Vinyl Days (Días de vinilo) (Argentina/Colombia, directed by Gabriel Nesci)
 
Knight Documentary Competition consists of engaging and thought-provoking feature-length documentaries created by international filmmakers that examine social issues, diverse cultures, icons and inspiring people. The films are competing for $10,000 courtesy of the Knight Foundation. The 10 films competing in this category include:
·         Viva Cuba Libre: Rap Is War (USA, directed by Jesse Acevedo)
·         Blackfish (USA, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite)
·         The Crash Reel (USA, directed by Lucy Walker)
·         Cubamerican (USA, directed by Jose Enrique Pardo
·         Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story (USA, directed by Brad Bernstein)
·         Gideon’s Army (USA, directed by Dawn Porter)
·         Sagrada: The Mystery of Creation (Sagrada: El misteri de la creació) (Switzerland, directed by Stefan Haupt)
·         Valentine Road (USA, directed by Marta Cummingham)
·         Which Way Is the Front Line From Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington (USA, directed by Sebastian Junger)
·         Who Is Dayani Cristal? (United Kingdom/Mexico, directed by Marc Silver)

Lexus Ibero-American Opera Prima Competition consists of first-time feature filmmakers from Spain, Portugal and Latin America that are competing for a $5,000 cash prize presented by Lexus. Films competing in this category include:
·         The Boy Who Smells Like Fish (Mexico/Canada, directed by Analeine Cal y Mayor)
·         Edificio Royal (Colombia/Venezuela/Germany, directed by Iván Wild)
·         Good Luck, Sweetheart (Boa Sorte, Meu Amor) (Brazil, directed by Daniel Aragão)
·         Miguel, San Miguel (Chile, directed by Matías Cruz)
·         Molasses (Melaza) (Cuba/France/Panama, directed by Carlos Días Lechuga)
·         No Autumn, No Spring (Sin otoño, sin primavera) (Ecuador/Colombia/France, directed by Iván Mora)
·         Solo (Uruguay/Argentina/Netherlands/France, directed by Guillermo Rocamora)
·         The Swimming Pool (La piscina) (Cuba/Venezuela directed by Carlos Machado Quintela)
·         Villegas (Argentina/Netherlands/France, directed by Gonzalo Tobal)
 
University of Miami Shorts Competition will present the latest in short films from around the globe. The jury selected winner will a receive $2,500 cash prize. Films competing in this category include:
·         9 Meter (Denmark, directed by Anders Walter)
·         Anna and Jerome (Anna et Jérôme) (France, directed by Mélanie Delloye)
·         Ebb & Flow (A Onda Traz, O Vento Leva) (Brazil/Spain, directed by Gabriel Mascaro)
·         Edmond Was A Donkey (Edmond Était Un Âne) (Canada/France, directed by Franck Dion)
·         Eleven: Twelve (USA/Portugal, directed by JC Barros)
·         Lost Country (USA, directed by Heather Burky)
·         Of Other Carnivals (De Outros Carnavais) (Brazil, directed by Paulo Miranda)
·         Palmipedarium (France, directed by Jérémy Clapin)
·         Skunk (Rotkop) (Belgium, directed by Jan Roosens & Raf Roosens)
 
Festival Non-Competition Categories:
CINEDWNTWN GALAS
·         Amor Cronico (USA/Cuba, directed by Jorge Perrugorría)
·         The Artist and the Model (Spain, directed by Fernando Trueba)
·         The Boy Who Smells Like Fish (Canada/ Mexico, directed by Analeine Cal y Mayor)
·         Dark Blood (Netherlands, directed by George Sluizer)
·         Eenie Meenie Miney Moe (USA, directed by Jokes Yanes)
·         The Hunt (Jagten) (Denmark, directed by Thomas Vinterberg)
·         The Hypnotist (Sweden, directed by Lasse Hallström)
·         NO (Chile/USA, directed by Pablo Larraín) *2013 Oscar Nominated for Best Foreign Film
·         RADiUS-TWC’s Twenty Feet from Stardom (USA, directed by Morgan Neville)
·         Venus and Serena (USA, directed by Maiken Baird and Michelle Major)

Cinema 360° presented by VIENDOMOVIES is one of the Festival’s most extensive categories this year with an array of films from around the world.
·         7 Boxes (7 Cajas) (Paraguay, directed by Juan Carlos Maneglia & Tana Schémbori)
·         A Perfect Plan (Un Plan Parfait) (France, directed by Pascal Chaumeil)
·         After Lucia (Después de Lucia) (Mexico, directed by Michel Franco)
·         Capadocia 3 (Mexico/USA, directed by Pedro Pablo Ibarra, Javier Patrón, Moises Urquidi & Carlos Carrera)
·         Comrade Kim Goes Flying (Belgium/United Kingdom/D.P.R of Korea, directed by Anja Daelemans, Nicholas Bonner, & Kim Gwang-hun)
·         Day of The Flowers (United Kingdom, directed by John Roberts)
·         Dead Europe (Australia/United Kingdom, directed by Tony Krawitz)
·         The Deep (Djúpid) (Iceland/Norway, directed by Baltasar Kormákur)
·         Dormant Beauty (Bella Addormentata) (Italy/France directed by Marco Bellocchio)
·         The End (Fin) (Spain, directed by Jorge Torregrossa )
·         Everyday (United Kingdom, directed by Michael Winterbottom)
·         Fill The Void (Lemale Et Ha’Halal) (Israel, directed by Rama Burshtein)
·         The German Friend (El amigo alemán) (Germany/ Argentina, directed by Jeanine Meerapfel)
·         Ghost Graduation (Promoción fantasm) (Spain, directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera)
·         Hand in Hand (France, directed by Valérie Donzelli)
·         Hannah Arendt (Germany/Luxembourg/France, directed by Margareta von Trotta)
·         It Was the Son (E’Stato Mio Figlio) (Italy, directed by Daniele Cipri)
·         Measuring the World (Die Vermessung Der Welt) (Germany, directed by Detlev Buck)
·         Mental (USA/Australia, directed by P.J. Hogan)
·         Nairobi Half Life (Kenya/Germany, directed by Tosh Gitonga)
·         Oh Boy (Germany, directed by Jan Ole Gerster)
·         Paradise: Love (Paradies: Liebe) (Austria/Germany/France, directed by Ulrich Seidl)
·         The Patience Stone (Syngu’e Sabour) (Afghanistan, directed by Atiq Rahimi)
·         Reality (Italy/France, directed by Matteo Garrone)
·         Still Mine (Canada, directed by Michael McGowan)
·         The Trip 2 (El paseo 2) (Colombia, directed by Harold Trompetero)
·         White Elephant (Elefante blanco) (Argentina/Spain, directed by Pablo Trapero)

Spotlight on China
·         Beijing Flickers (You-Zhong)  (China, directed by Zhang Yuan)
·         Full Circle (Fei Yue Lao Ren Yan) (China, directed by Zhang Yang)
·         Romancing in Thin Air (Gao Hai Bazhi Lian II) (China/Hong Kong, directed by Johnnie To)

See Voir Veo CANADA
·         Camion (Canada, directed by Rafaël Ouellet)
·         L’Affaire Dumont (Canada, directed by Daniel Grou)
·         Laurence Anyways (Canada/France, directed by Xavier Dolan)

4 Directors to Watch
·         A World Not Ours (United Kingdom/Lebanon/Denmark, directed by Mahdi Fleifel)
·         Blondie (Sweden, directed by Jesper Ganslandt)
·         The Future (Il Futuro) (Chile/Italy/Germany/ Spain, directed by Alicia Scherson)
·         Three Kids (Twa Timoun) (Belgium/Haiti, directed by Jonas D’Adesky)

Doc-You-Up
·         Amazon Gold (USA, directed by Reuben Aaronson)
·         Bay of all Saints (Da Maré) (USA/Brazil, directed by Annie Eastman)
·         Casting By (USA, directed by Tom Donahue)
·         Liv & Ingmar (Czech Republic/India/Norway, directed by Dheeraj Akolkar)
·         No Place on Earth (USA, United Kingdom, Germany, directed by Janet Tobias)
·         Ping Pong (United Kingdom, directed by Hugh Hartford)

Florida Focus presented by FPL
·         Calloused Hands (USA, directed by Jesse Quiñones)
·         Pincus (USA, directed by David Fenster)
·         Red Wine (Vino Tinto) (USA, directed by Carlos Gutierrez)
·         Tony Tango (USA, directed by Manola Celí)

Lee Brian Schrager’s Culinary Cinema
·         Meat Hooked (USA, directed by Suzanne Wasserman)
·         Oma & Bella (Germany/USA, directed by Alexa Karolinski)
·         Why Did You Leave? (Por Que Vocȇ Partiu?) (Brazil, directed by Eric Belhassem)

Family Day
·         Magic Camp (USA, directed by Judd Ehrlich)
·         The Croods (USA, directed by Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders)

REEL Music
·         Someone Else’s Bed (USA, directed by Maggy Torres-Rodriguez)
·         Turning (Denmark/USA, directed by Charles Atlas)

America the Beautiful
·         At Any Price (USA, directed by Ramin Bahrani)
·         The Discoverers (USA, directed by Justin Schwarz)
·         The Go Doc Project (USA, directed by Cory James Krueckeberg)
·         The Hot Flashes (USA, directed by Susan Seidelman)

Visions
·         Bob Wilson’s Life and Death of Marina Abramovic (United Kingdom/Spain, directed by Giada Colagrande)
·         The Fifth Season (La Cinquieme Saison) (Belgium/Netherlands/France, directed by Peter Brosens & Jessica Woodworth)
·         Leviathan (France/United Kingdom/USA, directed by Lucien Castain-Taylor & Vérena Paravel)
·         Multiple Visions, The Crazy Machine (Miradas múltiples, la máquina loca) (Mexico/France/Spain, directed by Emilio Maille)
·         Post Tenebras Lux (Mexico/France/Netherlands/Germany, directed by Carlos Reygadas)
·         Rio 2096:A Story of Love and Fury (Uma História de Amor E Fúria) (Brazil, directed by Luiz Bolognesi)
·         Sadourni’s Butterflies (Las mariposas ee Sadourni) (Argentina, directed by Darío Nardi)

From The Vault
·         Au Hasard Balthazar (France/Sweden, directed by Robert Bresson)
·         The Super (El Super) (USA, directed by Leon Ichaso & Orlando Jiménez-Leal)
·         The Yellow Ticket (USA, directed by Victor Janson & Eugen Illés)
·         Zoo (USA, directed by Frederick Wiseman)

Mayhem
·         Animals (Spain, directed by Marçal Forés)
·         Errors of the Human Body (Germany/USA, directed by Eron Sheean)
·         Halley (Mexico, directed by Sebastian Houfmann)
·         Pietá (D.P.R of Korea, directed by Kim Ki-duk)
·         The Midnight Game (USA, directed by Alejandro Calvo)
·         Sanitarium (USA, directed by Bryan Ramirez, Bryan Ortiz & Kerry Valderrama)
·         Would You Rather (USA, directed by David Guy Levy)

Spotlight on FilmMovement: The Festival will be celebrating FilmMovement’s 10th anniversary and honoring their commitment to cinema outside of commercial commitments with three films.
·         Broken (United Kingdom, directed by Rufus Norris)
·         The Deflowering of Eva Van End (De Ontmaagding Van Eva Van End) (Netherlands, directed by Michiel ten Horn)
·         La Sirga (Colombia, directed by William Vega)

Other Notables Highlights During the Festival week:
·         The Festival will host a series of Masterclass Seminars at the Miami Beach Cinematheque, The Standard Spa, and Miami Light Project. The classes include:
 
o   Analyze This: A Critics Power in Today’s Film Culture (March 2, at 3 p.m.)
o   You’re Invited? Now What? (March 3, at 2:30 p.m.)
o   International Symposium on the Chinese Film Industry & Chinese Films  for Mandarin Education (March 7 – March 9, 2013)
o   Do A Shot Miami! #1 Presented by Kodak & Pro8mm (March 9, at 10 a.m.)
o   Conversation with Cristián Jiménez, Director of Bonsái (March 9, at 11 a.m.)
o   Producing in Florida and Beyond (March 9, at 12:30PM)
o   Cocaine Cowboys: The Series (March 9, at 3 p.m.)
o   Do A Shot Miami! #2 Presented by Kodak & Pro8mm (March 10, at 10 a.m.)
 
·         Brady Corbet will host an evening at Nikki Beach, and present a screening of Robert Bresson’s Au Hasard Balthazar on Friday, March 8 at 7:15 p.m. Corbet willdiscuss this acclaimed 1966 masterpiece from one of cinemas most revered filmmakers and discuss its significance.
 
·         The coveted Lexus Audience Award is presented to the film receiving the most votes from audience members. Prior to viewing eligible films, ballads are dispersed to audience members in order to cast their vote for their favorite film.  Last year’s winner of the Lexus Audience Award was Juan of the Dead directed by Alejandro Brugués.
 
·         CinemaSlam is a component of the Festival’s Florida Focus program. The competition, aims to discover, showcase, and celebrate the work of undergraduate and graduate students in Miami’s film schools. College age film students from Florida International University, Miami-Dade College, Miami International University, New World School of the Arts (University of Florida), St. Thomas University, and the University of Miami compete for the right to be named CinemaSlam Champion 2013. The public is invited to judge and vote for their favorite online short between the dates January 4 – 24, 2013. The remaining 50% of the vote is determined by a select group of faculty judges from each participating school. The winning 2-3 films from each school will be judged by MIFF’s esteemed CinemaSlam Jury to determine the overall grand prize winning short CinemaSlam Champion 2013 and Category Awards for (1) Best Comedy (2) Best Drama (3) Best Experimental, Documentary or Animation (4) Best Technical Achievement, (5) Best Actor (6) Best Actress and (7) Best Director.
 
·         Osklen’s Best Dressed at MIFF 2013 Contest: MIFF attendees will have a chance to enter this opening night contest with a chance to win a gift certificate from the upscale boutique, Osklen. To enter, guests just simply need to attend MIFF’s Opening Night Gala Party in their most stylish threads. Three of Miami’s fashion gurus will be scouting the scene for the best male and female outfits. Participants are encouraged to share their look with Instagram and Twitter using #miamiFF.

Notable Programs and Countdown Retrospective Film Prior to the Festival week:
·         Bruce Weber’s Let’s Get Lost screening and Q&A: This Oscar-nominated documentary about jazz trumpeter-singer Chet Baker intercuts footage from the 1950s, when he was part of West Coast Cool, and from his later years. The film takes viewers on a journey through Baker’s life from his young beautiful faced years to his old and detached life with his face a ruin. A series of interviews with his children, ex-wife, friends, associates and lovers add to the rich texture of this fascinating film. Renowned photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber is scheduled to attend for intro and Q&A on Friday, February 1, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
 
·         Miami Future Cinema Critics (MFCC) is a new program in celebration of MIFF’s 30th anniversary. The aim of the program is to provide Miami-based film aficionados with a fascinating opportunity to discover new cinema – outside of the roughly 600 films that are commercially released in the U.S. annually, and learn new ways to develop their voice and attract new audiences for their own critical work. Through an application process, a group of 7 Miami writers (between the ages 21 to 30 ) will blog (written, audio or video) about films from a select playlist of 8-10 titles, curated by MIFF’s 2013 programming team. In addition to blogging, the MFCC will designate one film in their playlist as an overall “best film,” based on the Critics’ own criterion of artistic merit. Miami Future Cinema Critics Best Film of 2013 Award will be announced and presented as part of MIFF’s official Awards Night program on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center of the Performing Arts.
 
·         Miami Encuentros will for the first time in the program’s history award a cash prize of $10,000 to one winning project as selected by a jury of industry professionals. The prize is sponsored by EGEDA, the Audiovisual Producers’ Rights Management Association from Spain. In addition, Madrid/Barcelona-based International Sales Agency 6 Sales will offer a 2-year representation contract to a winning project, with the ultimate goal of securing worldwide distribution. The objective of the competition category is to help facilitate and support the completion of Latin American and U.S. Hispanic feature film projects in post-production, and propelling them towards their debuts on the international stage.

PhilanthroFest and Catalyst Miami Non-Profit Community Engagement Institute 2/8/13

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PhilanthroFest and Catalyst Miami Non-Profit Community Engagement Institute
Friday, February 8, 2013, 1:00pm until 7:00pm
PFInst01flyerMiami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129
Attendance is FREE
ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Plenty of free parking onsite

PhilanthroFest is collaborating with Catalyst Miami to host the first in our ongoing series of Non-Profit Community Engagement Institutes on February 8, 2013, at the Miami Science Museum. The focus of these institutes is to provide non-profit organizations of all sizes with both on-line and off-line skills to reach out and connect with residents of their community in order to better promote their mission and enhance their organization.

The institute is an afternoon affair with several workshop sessions. Each session is 45 minutes long. A keynote presentation starts the day and we are closing out with time for networking and socializing.

Networking for Social Cause – Accelerating Engagement
Social Capital for Human Networks

SCHEDULE
1:00 – 1:30 pm Arrival and Registration

1:30 – 2:10 pm Opening remarks by PhilanthroFest, Catalyst, and MiaSci; Keynote address by Dave Lorenzo, Valtimax Consulting

2:15 – 3:00 pm On-line Community Engagement
“Igniting Your Non-Profit’s Social Media Efforts” lead by Alex de Carvalho, Feynlabs

3:05 – 3:50 pm Community Engagement Session I
“Constituent Engagement” lead by Jacob Coker-Dukowitz, Catalyst Miami OR “Asset Based Community Development for Community Engagement” lead by Dacia Steiner, ReServe Miami

3:55 – 4:40 pm Community Engagement Session II
“Strategies for Community Engagement” lead by Dr. Scot Evans, University of Miami OR “Engaging Funders: Improve fundraising results by effectively telling your story” lead by Dr. Catherine Raymond, Raymond Consulting

4:45 – 5:25 pm Engaging Young Professionals Panel
Moderated by Tony Lima; Panelists include Nicole Hess from Women Networking, Cristina Mas from Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Pablo Gonzalez from Miami Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals

5:30 – 6:00 pm Closing remarks by Estrellita Sibila, Esq., PhilanthroFest Executive Director and Principal at Estrellita Sibila, PA

6:00-7:00 Networker for event attendees

Snacks provided by KIND Snacks
Beverages by El Dorado Rum
Special thanks to our venue sponsor Miami Science Museum

For more information on the speakers, please visit: www.philanthrofest.com

With the support of
Catalyst Miami
Miami Dade College
Medina Family Foundation
Livelihood Show

Winn-Dixie Celebrates the Excitement of Calle Ocho with Food, Family and Fun Featuring Chef Pepin 2/23/13

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Winn-Dixie invites South Florida shoppers to join us for an afternoon of food, family and fun to kick-off this year’s Calle Ocho festival with mini celebrations throughout February and March at select Miami stores. As part of the celebrations, shoppers will enjoy a special cooking demonstration by local celebrity Chef Pepin. Known for his spontaneous and whimsical approach to cooking, Chef Pepin will prepare easy Kraft Food recipes such as Mesquite Chicken Breasts with Lime-Avocado Salsa, JELL-O Cheesecake and a Strawberry Mint Mojito made with KOOL-AID.

In addition to the cooking demonstrations, event attendees will also enjoy a visit by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile where they’ll receive exclusive coupons and their very own official wiener whistle, as well as Coca-Cola sampling, giveaways, live entertainment and more.

Additional Event Date/Location:

Sat., Feb. 16, noon – 2 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store #254
11241 SW 40th Street
Miami, Fla. 33165

Additional Information:
Join in the celebration of Calle Ocho and visit the Winn-Dixie Family Zone located on 25th Avenue and SW 8th Street at Calle Ocho, on Sun., March 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for special appearances including Chef Pepin and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, live entertainment, face painting, cupcake decorating, product sampling, giveaways and more.

Stay updated on the excitement of Calle Ocho online. Winn-Dixie invites shoppers to join the conversation and become a fan of Winn-Dixie’s Latino Facebook page by ‘liking’ us at www.facebook.com/winndixielatino or follow us on Twitter @winndixie #WDCalleOcho.

Winn-Dixie Celebrates the Excitement of Calle Ocho with Food, Family and Fun Featuring Chef Pepin 2/16/13

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Winn-Dixie invites South Florida shoppers to join us for an afternoon of food, family and fun to kick-off this year’s Calle Ocho festival with mini celebrations throughout February and March at select Miami stores. As part of the celebrations, shoppers will enjoy a special cooking demonstration by local celebrity Chef Pepin. Known for his spontaneous and whimsical approach to cooking, Chef Pepin will prepare easy Kraft Food recipes such as Mesquite Chicken Breasts with Lime-Avocado Salsa, JELL-O Cheesecake and a Strawberry Mint Mojito made with KOOL-AID.

In addition to the cooking demonstrations, event attendees will also enjoy a visit by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile where they’ll receive exclusive coupons and their very own official wiener whistle, as well as Coca-Cola sampling, giveaways, live entertainment and more.

Additional Event Date/Location:

Sat., Feb. 23, noon – 2 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store #286
948 SW 67th Avenue
Miami, Fla. 33144

Additional Information:
Join in the celebration of Calle Ocho and visit the Winn-Dixie Family Zone located on 25th Avenue and SW 8th Street at Calle Ocho, on Sun., March 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for special appearances including Chef Pepin and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, live entertainment, face painting, cupcake decorating, product sampling, giveaways and more.

Stay updated on the excitement of Calle Ocho online. Winn-Dixie invites shoppers to join the conversation and become a fan of Winn-Dixie’s Latino Facebook page by ‘liking’ us at www.facebook.com/winndixielatino or follow us on Twitter @winndixie #WDCalleOcho.

Photographs of 7th Annual International Chocolate Festival

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by Ari Kane (@Aricurian)

We spent this past lovely winter Saturday, January 25th at the serene Fairchild Botanic Garden for its 7th Annual International Chocolate Festival.  The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is a tropical oasis off of Old Cutler Road that sports a beautiful collection of trees, plants and wildlife. The chocolate festival was an event for all ages held over three days. The venue provided chocolate tastings, Whole Foods sponsored chocolate beer tastings, a chocolate themed spa, chocolate plants, food trucks, educational seminars, cooking classes for adults and children. Truly a delight for all things chocolate! In addition to the festival, patrons were granted access to the Garden’s tropical flower garden, spiny forest of Madagascar, Victoria pool, butterfly garden, tropical fruit pavilion, conservatory and many other attractions.  The butterfly garden was mesmerizing to walk through with gorgeous butterflies literally landing on your shoulders and fingers.

We especially enjoyed The Short Chef who gave a comical and inspiring children’s cooking workshop highlighting the child obesity issue plaguing our country. He was hysterical and enchanted both the adults and kids who attended. He served up a healthy chocolate-marinated strawberry salad that was gobbled up by the attendees. The event was packed with smiling faces and kids running around the park on glorious chocolate sugar rushes. The setting was stunning, the free beers superb, the chocolate exquisite and the vibe of the event sweeter than decadent Swiss chocolate. We look forward to more chocolate dipping next year.

Photo Credit: Daniella Veras (@DaniellaVeras & @_DaniMiami)

 

 

Annual Carnaval Miami Cooking Contest Now Accepting Recipe Submissions for Cooking Competition 2/26/13

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Annual Carnaval Miami Cooking Contest Now Accepting Recipe Submissions for Cooking Competition
Tuesday, 02/26/2013, 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm
WD-Carnaval-Miami-Cooking-Contest-2013-LogoWinn-Dixie Store 292
1630 West 49th Street ,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
Webpage Link

The Kiwanis of Little Havana, together with Winn-Dixie stores, invite you to participate in the Annual Carnaval Miami Cooking Contest, one of the most popular food competitions in South Florida, presented by Bounty. Culinary aficionados will have the opportunity to showcase their culinary mastery against other food enthusiasts during a semifinal competition with winners receiving the chance to compete for a $1,000 prize in the final competition at this year’s Annual Carnaval on the Mile Festival on Sat., March 2.

All who wish to be considered for the cooking contest should submit a recipe for eight guests that uses a minimum of five Winn-Dixie Brand products, such as Winn-Dixie butter, spices, etc., no later than 5 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 20 to the:

Kiwanis Club of Little Havana
1400 SW First Street,
Miami, Fla. 33135
By email: alafee@carnavalmiami.com
By fax: (305) 644-8693

Contest participants will be selected based on creativity by a panel of judges and notified if they are chosen to participate. The semifinal competition will award cash prizes to the top three winners, as well as a $25 gift card to the remaining participants.

Semifinal cooking competition
Tues., Feb. 26, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store 292
1630 West 49th Street
Hialeah, Fla.

For more information, please visit www.carnavalmiami.com/cookingcontest, www.facebook.com/CarnavalMiami or call (305) 644-8888.

Smirnoff’s Master of the Mix invites you to the taping of Season 3 1/28/13-2/1/13

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Smirnoff’s Master of the Mix invites you to the taping of Season 3
Monday, 01/28/2013 through Saturday, 02/02/2013, 05:00 pm –
MOTM3_flier_lineup-BACK2_webIce Palace Studios
1400 North Miami Ave,
Miami , Florida 33136
Facebook Link

Smirnoff’s Master of the Mix is back for a third season and on a new network, VH1.

Season 3 will be the BIGGEST season yet as the competition is on! The pressure is turned up high this time around as the contestants will live together, match wits with celebrities and perform at the hottest parties on TV. The winner will receive a $250,000.00 cash prize and a one-year reign as Master of the Mix for Smirnoff.

Filming is currently taking place in Miami all week long. I want to invite you to join the party as part of the audience or invite you to share this invitation with your hot Miami friends. To attend a live taping, go to www.guestcode.com and enter the RSVP code for the dates on the flyer. Must be 21+ to attend.

P.S Surprise guests will be making appearances all week long, plus complimentary open bar if you attend.*

Monthly Networking Event at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant 1/30/13

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Monthly Networking Event at Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant
Wednesday, 01/30/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Fado_ColorFado Irish Pub and Restaurant
900 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
More Info Link

Don’t forget your New Year resolution – get out there and make some contacts!

$10 (or $15 at the door) gets you in, and entrance to our VIP area where you will enjoy 1 complimentary welcome drink and light bites.

Also, every attendee will enjoy half price drinks and specialty priced food specials (this has been specially negotiated for our group) all night long!

Make sure to bring plenty of business cards for networking, business card Bingo and your chance to win a gift certificate complimentary Happy Hour Parties from Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant!

Please register with link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6fqlzxdab&oeidk=a07e6ypymwda1c98dc2

Photographs from Animate! Miami on 1/20/13

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Animate! Miami is a convention dedicated to Anime, Animation and Cosplay at the Miami Airport Convention Center on Sunday, January 20, 2013.  Animate! Miami was a 3 day festival that will feature celebrity guests, artists, writers, filmmakers, bands, vendors and exhibitors, as well as hundreds of events, including: celebrity Q&A’s, costume contests, cosplay photo shoots, industry panels, live music, video games and much more! Animate! Miami was organized by the same team that puts on the massive Florida Supercon in Miami which will be July 4-5, 2013 at the Miami Airport Convention Center.  See you there!!!

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Photographs from Animate! Miami on 1/19/13

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Animate! Miami is a convention dedicated to Anime, Animation and Cosplay at the Miami Airport Convention Center on Saturday, January 19, 2013.  Animate! Miami was a 3 day festival that will feature celebrity guests, artists, writers, filmmakers, bands, vendors and exhibitors, as well as hundreds of events, including: celebrity Q&A’s, costume contests, cosplay photo shoots, industry panels, live music, video games and much more! Animate! Miami was organized by the same team that puts on the massive Florida Supercon in Miami which will be July 4-5, 2013 at the Miami Airport Convention Center.  See you there!!!

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Grand Opening of the Purple Line 3/8/13, 3/9/13

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Grand Opening of the Purple Line
Friday, 03/08/2013, 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
FlyerPurpleLineThe Purple Line Transit Station
3650 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Come join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Purple Transit Line! Find out more about what increased public transportation can do for you and our city! Vendors, musicians, artists and other street performers will fill the train station with entertainment day and night on March 8th from noon to midnight and March 9th from 9am til midnight under the overpass on NE 2nd Avenue and 36th street in Miami. See you there!

Grand Opening Of The Weebles Coast To Coast Interactive Exhibit 1/26/13

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Grand Opening Of The Weebles Coast To Coast Interactive Exhibit
Saturday, January 26, 2013 / 11am
Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway
Watson Island, Miami

Miami Children’s Museum Takes Kids on a 50-State Learning Adventure in the WEEBLES Coast to Coast Exhibit

Children and families are invited to take a trip across the United Sates in Miami Children’s Museum’s new educational WEEBLES Coast to Coast exhibit, January 26 through May 5, 2013.

In the exhibit, created by Milwaukee’s Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., visitors will travel to each of the 50 states to explore U.S. geography, history and culture. Exhibit activities feature favorite American travel, sports and leisure pastimes, music from across the nation, and fun and important information about well-known people, places and historical events. Children will power a riverboat down the Mississippi, hit a home run at Fenway Park, build the Saint Louis Gateway Arch, ride a mule into the Grand Canyon, snorkel in Hawaii, explore the Florida Everglades and much more!

Visitors will enjoy planning their “trip” with a giant U.S. map and a touch-screen kiosk featuring the country’s geographic regions, important state facts, national landmarks and popular tourist destinations. Murals of beautiful American landscapes provide the backdrop for engaging play areas that represent U.S. regions: Western, Mountain, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast, and create memorable stops at the seaside, mountains, forest and desert. A special reading area is dedicated to U.S. geography, history, travel, and the idea that “a book can take you anywhere!”

The 2,500 sq. ft. exhibit is designed for children ages 4 -10. Hands-on activities present opportunities for children to build cognitive and social skills, be physically active, curious and imaginative, and express themselves through music, movement and art. Educational content in the exhibit reflects developmental milestones for early learners set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and national academic standards for school-age children.

The educational WEEBLES Coast to Coast exhibit is a marvelous adventure of self-discovery for the whole family, only at Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island in Miami, from Saturday, January 26 through Sunday, May 5, 2013.  Entrance to the exhibit is included in each regular admission to the Museum.  Admission is $16 for adults and children, $12 for Florida Residents, free for children under 1 year and admission for Members is complimentary.  For more information contact the Museum at 305.373.KIDS (5437) or visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.

The Miami Children’s Museum offers bilingual and interactive exhibits; programs and classes and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication.  They have 14 interactive galleries as well as housing many exciting and fun traveling exhibits.  Miami Children’s Museum (MCM) is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to realize their highest potential. Through arts and educational programs, MCM seeks to include and target all audiences in Miami’s changing and diverse community by becoming the "town center" for Miami-Dade County’s children and families.

Miami Children’s Museum Calendar February 2013

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Miami Children’s Museum February Calendar
February 2013
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132.
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
305.373.KIDS (5437)

Cross Country February
Wobble from Coast to Coast!

Mini Monday Mornings
Every Monday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for a special time with the littlest members of your family. Mini Monday Mornings are designed for children under three years old to have a quiet time to explore the Museum and enjoy programs made just for them. We will engage all of their senses with painting, sand play, story times, and a music activity. There will be no school group visits on these mornings.
 
Wear Red Day
Friday, February 1, 2013
Join us in a country-wide effort to raise awareness about healthy hearts. We will teach children how to be heart smart by eating right and being physically active. Come wearing red to receive a special prize!
 
Groundhog Day
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Legend says that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, winter is over and spring is upon us. Join us for a reenactment of the Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania at 12:00 pm at our Sandcastle!
 
Marilyn’s Cooking Cart
Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Help Marilyn cook healthy dishes from across the country and then take the recipes to try at home.
 
Fit and Fun with Panache
Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Exercising is fun with Panache Fitness Company. Join them as they take you through different exercises that the whole family can do at home.
 
Super Bowl Sunday
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Come to MCM before the Super Bowl kickoff to run practice drills with real tackle dummies, learn football cheers, and get your face painted with your team colors!
 
Thank a Mailman Day
Monday, February 4, 2013
Join us to celebrate this special day by making a thank you card for your mailman in our Art studio!
 
Sensory Saturday
Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
The Museum reserves these hours specifically for families of children with special needs. Lights and sounds will be dimmed to create a comfortable environment for children to explore. Special activities will include yoga, art and music. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Angelica at (305) 373-5437 ext. 126 or sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org.
MCM opens to the public at 11 am
 
Brazilian Carnival
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Come celebrate carnival at MCM! We will have a parade with confetti and Brazilian drummers and dancers, a special samba class, make our own masks, and more!
 
Zumba Class
Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
Working out is fun and easy to do! Join our Zumba Master Trainer for this 60-minute high energy and motivating Zumba class with unique moves and combinations set to lively music.
 
Chinese New Year Celebration
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Join us at MCM for a special celebration of the Chinese New Year. We will make good luck goldfish, Chinese paper lanterns, and even have a parade with a Chinese dragon!
 
Dance Performance by the Dance Gallery
Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Come enjoy a special dance performance by children from the Dance Gallery!
 
New Orleans Mardi Gras!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Join us on Fat Tuesday to make special Mardi Gras masks in our art studio. We will also be giving everyone a strand of celebratory beads when they come in!
 
Valentine’s Day
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Bring your children to MCM after school on Valentine’s Day to receive a flower! We also be making Valentine cards for the special people in our lives.
 
Target Free Friday
Friday, February 15, 2013
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Come enjoy a special geography-themed Friday at the Museum with free admission for everyone. We will have fun activities inspired by the United States, and we will be open late until 9:00 p.m.
 
Marilyn’s Cooking Cart
Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Help Marilyn cook healthy dishes from across the country and then take the recipes to try at home.
 
Environmental Explorers Day
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Learn about our planet and environment at MCM! We will be planting our own plants, creating a mangrove diorama, learning about different forms of life in our environment, and seeing what we can do to protect it!
 
President’s Day
Monday, February 18, 2013
Join us on this day off of school for a fun day celebrating our country and our presidents. We will have patriotic crafts in our art studio, and even a historical story times with Benjamin Franklin and Clara Barton!
 
Love Your Pet Day
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Come celebrate Love Your Pet day at MCM. We will be making our own homemade dog treats and cat toys, having a puppet show of the story of Dog and Bear, and having a special reading of The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems.
 
Drumming for Wellness
Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Jeffrey Deen lets family follow his rhythm each month. Performing on various percussion instruments from around the world, Jeffrey captivates his audience and then invites them to join the fun by handing out a drum to each member.
 
Pioneer Day
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Pioneers were brave Americans who travelled across the country in covered wagons to start a new life on new land. Come learn more about their lifestyle as we make homemade butter, write and draw with homemade ink and quills, and create our own yarn dolls. You can even pose for a family photo in the covered wagon photo op in our Weebles Coast to Coast gallery!
 
 
February Drop Ins:
11 a.m.         Baby Block Builders (Port 1)
11:00 – 3:00         Art Studio Open (AIR)
11:30 a.m.      Weebles World Sandbox (Sandcastle)
12:30 p.m.      Track a Florida Panther (Weebles)
1:30 p.m.       Rock N Roll Dance Party
2:30 p.m.       American Character Story Time
3:30 p.m.       State of the Day
4:30 p.m.       Campfire Circle Time
          
On weekends:
4:00 p.m.              Space Needle Challenge
 
Baby Block Builders- We will take out blocks for our younger visitors to play with and practice hand-eye coordination and motor skills. An educator will be there to facilitate imaginative play.
Weebles World Sandbox- Our giant sandbox has been infested with Weebles! Children can make up a whole world and stories for the different characters while they play in the sand.
Track a Florida Panther- Children will learn directions and how to use a compass with this activity. An educator will meet them in the Weebles gallery and show them how to use a compass to move in certain directions. The children will then get a scavenger hunt with directions like “Go south for about 20 steps, or until you see a sign from the panther.” We will put picture clues around the museum they will find, and the final picture of the panther will be up in the teddy bear gallery. If they write the correct location of the panther on their paper, they will get a prize at the front desk.
Rock n Roll Dance Party- Children will be able to get their groove on to classic American hits
American Character Story Time- We will have children’s stories that tell the story of important American historical figures, ie Amelia Earhart and John Adams. One of our educators will then dress up as the character and read “their” story to the children.
State of the Day- Educators will pick out a state, show the children where is located, and talk about what is important about that state. Afterwards, they will do a activity with the children, i.e. a Hawaiian hula lesson or make monarch butterflies since they are the state insect of Alabama.
Campfire Circle Time- We will set up a pretend bonfire and pop up tent in the gallery and gather the children around. Educators can then teach a sing-a-long (like the Fifty Nifty United States and other patriotic songs) or teach wilderness skills (like how to set up a bonfire, pack for a camping trip, or use a compass)  or just pretend play with the children while explain normal camping activities. Each activity is dependent on the age and amount of children.
Space Needle Challenge-  This is another name for the Marshmallow Challenge. Contestants will try to make the tallest free standing structure out of the given materials that will support the marshmallow on the top, so the entire structure will resemble the Space Needle.
 
Artist in Residence Studio:
Come out and work with our resident artists and enjoy the art activities they have created. 
Open Studio Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*Closed on Wednesday & Thursday
                   
MCM in the Community:
Here is a list of upcoming events that Miami Children’s Museum will be participating in: 
Story Time at Books & Books  At Coral Gables on Saturday, January 26th at 10 a.m.

The Cleveland Orchestra presents Berlioz and Beethoven with Garrick Ohlsson 2/1/13-2/2/13

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The Cleveland Orchestra presents Berlioz and Beethoven with Garrick Ohlsson
TCO_ohlssonFriday, February 1, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 8 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall at the
Adrienne Arsht Center for the
Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Miami, FL 33132
Click here for program, ticket and series information
Tickets: 305.949.6722

Berlioz & Beethoven
The Cleveland Orchestra
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Garrick Ohlsson, piano

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

Berlioz’s groundbreaking symphony depicts the haunting story of an artist plagued by infatuation and unrequited love.

His passionate Symphonie fantastique is juxtaposed with Beethoven’s serene and introspective Piano Concerto No. 4 with the acclaimed Garrick Ohlsson as soloist.

Presented by the Miami Music Association and the Adrienne Arsht Center

The Roxy Theatre Group presents Tarzan the Stage Musical Based on the Disney Film 1/18/13-2/3/13

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The Roxy Theatre Group is the first in the United States to present Tarzan® the Stage Musical Based on the Disney Film
January 18, 2013-February 3, 2013. Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00p.m. Sundays, 3:00p.m.
The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107TH Ave.
Miami, FL 33165

General Admission: $20.00. Student Prices: Fridays and Sundays, $10.00; Saturdays, $15.00. There will be a cocktail reception and after-show party on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. & tickets for this gala are $50.00. All proceeds to benefit The Roxy Theatre Group’s Student Scholarship Fund. For tickets or more information, please call 305-226-0030, or visit www.RoxyPAC.com .

The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG) a non-profit youth arts program is proud to present the National premiere of Tarzan® the Stage Musical Based on the Disney Film. Adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs’ story Tarzan of the Apes, this National debut features a cast and orchestra comprised of 60 students, ages, 8-22 and representing over 30 schools and colleges.
          
Set in an African jungle, Tarzan® is a tale of conditional love, survival, and adventures, complete with swinging performers, high-flying, bungee-jumping monkeys, and exuberant choreography of aerial acrobatics. The Roxy Theatre Group’s young ensemble and orchestra bring forth a musical explosion, with heartfelt songs such as You’ll Be in My Heart, Two Worlds One Family, and Strangers Like Me. The music and lyrics for Tarzan® are by Grammy Award-Winning singer/musician Phil Collins, and the book is by Tony Award-Winning playwright David Henry Hwang. 

"I have been dreaming of playing this role since I saw Tarzan on Broadway in 2006. I am grateful to The Roxy for giving me this opportunity and happy to perform with this awesome cast and orchestra," said Ulises Otero, Jr., 11, playing the role of Young Tarzan. Otero is in the sixth grade at South Miami Middle Community School’s Center for the Arts where he participates in the drama magnet program. He began his studies in dance, voice and acting with The Roxy Theatre Group at the age of three and a half years old.

The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG), a non-profit organization, offers classes in drama, voice, and dance to children ages 3-17, with year-round programs, including two after school care programs and a performing arts summer camp.

2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series 4/4/13, 4/17/13, 4/25/13

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2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series

mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz Corporate Run – Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, April 4, 6:45 P.M.
Huizenga Plaza, 32 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
 
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run – West Palm Beach
Wednesday, April 17, 6:45 P.M.
Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, Fla.
 
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run – Miami
Thursday, April 25, 6:45 P.M.
Bayfront Park, 301 North Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fla.

For more information, please contact TeamFootWorks at (305) 666-RACE (7223)
www.mercedesbenzcorporaterun.com
www.facebook.com/MercedesBenzCorporateRun
www.teamfootworks.org

As South Floridians ring in the new year and pledge to make their health a priority, TeamFootWorks, producers of the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series, is excited to announce the 2013 5K Run/Walk race dates and welcome the series’ new benefiting charity, United Way. Having attracted a record breaking 29,000 participants in 2012, the race series will once again take over South Florida with three runs beginning in Fort Lauderdale on April 4, continuing in West Palm Beach on April 17 and concluding in Miami on April 25, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit United Way. Registration for each run is now open.
 
"United Way is committed to the health and wellness of its employees and the various communities it serves,” said Harve A. Mogul, president and CEO, United Way of Miami-Dade. “The health and wellness of others impacts us all. When individuals have the opportunity to better health, the full potential of our young people is realized; business productivity increases, health care costs are lowered and we all win. We’re honored to be involved with the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run series and look forward to working with TeamFootWorks to help transform people’s lives and create healthy communities throughout South Florida.”

The Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series attracts more than 1,100 South Florida Companies and incorporates a special competition to award the overall men’s, women’s and co-ed teams in 20 different industries. The run is open to employees of businesses, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and non-profits – regardless of company size. Known as “Florida’s Largest Office Party”, everyone is encouraged to participate and join their company team to walk or run as a group. Beginners can “ease into exercise” with friends, gain inspiration and motivation to continue walking and running to improve overall health, while competitive runners have the opportunity to shine amongst their co-workers and lead the corporate team to victory. Often this is the first step towards greater health and wellness amongst South Florida employees and their companies.

“Whether the race series is your first step toward fitness or an office tradition, the Corporate Run is about having fun, getting healthy and boosting company morale,” said Laurie Huseby, race director, Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run. “The benefits of adding fitness to your life are numerous and we’re proud to be committed to that process for more than 28 years.” 
 
Sponsors of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run series include the local South Florida Mercedes-Benz Dealers, American Airlines, BB&T, Baptist Health, Club Med, Sharp, UPS, Pearl Izumi, Southern Waste Systems and more. Media partners included The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, CBS 4, My 33, Mega 94.3, 93.9 MIA, NewsRadio 610, Y100, Brickell Magazine, WLRN, Mia 92.1, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Gater 98.7, Kool 105.5 and more.

Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance 2/21/13-2/24/13

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Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance
February 21-24, 2013, 04:01 pm – 11:59 pm
Virginia_Key_Grassroots_Poster1Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive ,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
Webpage Link

The four day GrassRoots Festival event will feature: music on four stages, on-site camping, Sustainability Fair & Expo, Kids’ Area, Dance Tent, World Foods Cafe, and Zen Village Area with Healing Arts, Yoga, movement workshops, massage, meditation and crafts.

Musical highlights include: Inner Circle, Rusted Root, MC Yogi, Suenalo, Donna the Buffalo, Keith Frank & His Soileau Zydeco Band, Spam Allstars, Locos Por Juana, Elastic Bond, ArtOfficial, Driftwood, Johnny Dread, Revelation Mizik, Jose Conde, Keith Secola, Equanimous Minds, Osceola Brothers.

Local partners include: Virginia Key Beach Park Trust, Zen Village, Moksha Family

Art Collective, and Community Arts & Culture. These organizations are working in

cooperation with the GrassRoots Festival Organization to produce the 2nd annual Virginia

Key GrassRoots Festival.

Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance 2/23/13

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Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance
Saturday, 02/23/2013, 12:01 am – 11:55 pm
Virginia_Key_Grassroots_Poster2Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive ,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
Webpage Link

The four day GrassRoots Festival event will feature: music on four stages, on-site camping, Sustainability Fair & Expo, Kids’ Area, Dance Tent, World Foods Cafe, and Zen Village Area with Healing Arts, Yoga, movement workshops, massage, meditation and crafts.

Musical highlights include: Inner Circle, Rusted Root, MC Yogi, Suenalo,
Donna the Buffalo, Keith Frank & His Soileau Zydeco Band, Spam Allstars,
Locos Por Juana, Elastic Bond, ArtOfficial, Driftwood, Johnny Dread, Revelation
Mizik, Jose Conde, Keith Secola, Equanimous Minds, Osceola Brothers.

Local partners include: Virginia Key Beach Park Trust, Zen Village, Moksha Family
Art Collective, and Community Arts & Culture. These organizations are working in
cooperation with the GrassRoots Festival Organization to produce the 2nd annual Virginia
Key GrassRoots Festival.

Opening Reception for Seven50’s Second Summit 1/23/13

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Opening Reception for Seven50’s Second Summit
Wednesday, 01/23/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Seven50-Flyer1The Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP Link

The Southeast Florida Regional Partnership cordially invites you to the opening reception of the Seven50 summit. The Seven50 summit will focus on looking ahead. With keypad polling and presentations from thought-leaders, the interactive event will help continue creation of a plan for more prosperous communities, healthier environment, and a stronger economy. The informal summit reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, at the Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, 33132.
The second Seven50 public summit – “A Look Ahead: Trends and Opportunities” – will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, January 24, at the Chapman Room at Miami-Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL, 33132. The Public is invited to help develop a regional blueprint for Southeast Florida. A live webcast will be provided for those who cannot attend in person. During the highly interactive summit, attendees will participate in live keypad polls throughout the day and personally record videos with their visions for the region. The public will also get a first peek at a comprehensive model for the seven counties in 2060, which is currently under development, and will provide input for the creation of alternate future scenarios. Attendees will design the future alongside urban planners and transportation experts. The goal of Seven50 is to create stronger, more diverse communities, a cleaner environment and a stronger economy for the region comprised of Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties. Led by the South Florida and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Councils and the Southeast Florida Regional Partnership (SFRP), a collaboration of more than 200 public, private and civic stakeholders from the region, the initiative seeks to develop a 50-year blueprint for a more prosperous and resilient future. To learn more and register, the public may visit www.Seven50.org

New Theatre presents Agnes of God by John Pielmeier 2/1/13-2/17/13

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New Theatre presents Agnes of God by John Pielmeier
February 1 – 17, 2013
(Press Opening Saturday, February 2, 2013)
Performance times: Thursday – Saturday at 8 pm &
Sunday at 1 pm and Sunday at 5:30 pm performances on February 10 & 17.
Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33165

Ticket information:
Thursdays & Sunday evenings: $35
All other performances $ 40.
Student Rush (under 25 with ID) Ticket: $15 at the door based on availability
"25 under 25" FREE Student Tickets  to Opening Weekend! The first 25 students 25 or younger get in FREE on February 1 – 3!
For tickets, call (305) 443-5909
Or visit www.new-theatre.org

New Theatre presents its second Mainstage Classic of the season – Agnes of God by John Pielmeier.

In this psychological drama which was a hit Broadway and later made into a film, a court-appointed psychiatrist is charged with the task of assessing the sanity of a novice nun (Agnes) accused of murdering her newborn. However, the Mother Superior keeps young Agnes from the doctor, arousing the doctor’s suspicions further. Who killed the infant and who fathered the tiny victim? These questions force all three women to re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love.

Under the direction of Artistic Director Ricky J. Martinez, the powerhouse female cast consists of  New Theatre veterans Barbara Sloan, Christina Groom and Pamela Roza, returning to the stage after a 3 year absence.  The team includes:  Production Stage Manager, Jerry Jensen with Scenic Designer: Ricky J. Martinez, Sound Designer: R. Kent Wilson, Lighting Designer: Eric J. Cantrell and Costume Designer: K. Blair Brown.  Agnes of God  is made possible in part by Citizens Interested in Arts and and programming support from the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Affairs Council, the Mayor, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.

Swamp Stomp Music Festival 2013 2/16/13

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Swamp Stomp Music Festival 2013
Sunday, 02/16/2013, 04:00 pm – 02:00 am
Final-PosterTobacco Road
626 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Buy Tickets Link

What started as a killer backyard barbecue with a few friends in 2007 with a bunch of bands and booze has turned into one of Miami’s premier Independent Music Festivals. In its last year, the festival attracted almost 2,000 people from across the country. Swamp Stomp is back this year to celebrate its 5th anniversary with Fishbone, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, a cadre of local artists and our fellow Swamp Stompers at our new home in downtown Miami, the historic Tobacco Road.

Kiss and Tell in Gillette’s Live National Experiment 1/31/13

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Kiss and Tell in Gillette’s Live National Experiment
Sunday, 01/31/2013, 11:00 am – 05:00 pm
Couple_SiloPink_SmallUniv. of Miami
1252 Memorial Dr.,
Miami, Florida 33124
Webpage Link

Research shows that people are kissing less than ever and that 66% of women have avoided kissing a guy because he had facial hair. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon and signs showing that the kiss may be on the decline, Gillette is asking couples across America to help determine if stubble could be the trouble.

Miami couples are invited to kiss in-person – with and without stubble – to uncover which kiss is best: a kiss with stubble or smooth shaven skin.

Couples should arrive with stubble – first conducting an introductory interview, then kissing with stubble. Men will then shave and the couple will kiss again. A short follow-up survey will be conducted to determine which is truly more kissable. Prizes will be awarded to all who pucker up: free Gillette swag for the guys and a COVERGIRL LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm for the ladies!

Anyone unable to attend in-person can conduct the experiment online at kissandtellus.com. National results will be announced on Valentine’s Day.

2013 Marlins Energy Team Open Auditions 1/20/13

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2013 Marlins Energy Team Open Auditions
Sunday, 01/20/2013, 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
MET-AUDITIONS-FLYERMarlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Facebook Link

The Miami Marlins are looking for the most talented female & male dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts and break dancers to become part of the 2013 Miami Marlins Energy Team!
The Miami Marlins Energy Team is a high-energy squad with a unique mix of gymnastics, hip-hop, acrobatics, modern jazz funk and break dancing. The Energy Team will provide excitement and entertainment during Miami Marlins homes games and appearances throughout the community.

If you are multi-talented, have great stage presence, strong technique, innovative in your art, a unique style, a team player, open minded and a readiness to learn – The Miami Marlins is looking for you !

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR DANCERS, CHEERLEADERS, GYMNAST & BREAK DANCERS !

2013 Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team
Sunday, January 20, 2013

Marlins Ball Park
1390 Northwest 6th Street
Miami, FL 33125

ARE YOU READY?
 Perform on the field at the New Marlins Ballpark
 Exposure through media, high profile events and community relations
 Receive Extensive Training in various styles by the best choreographers & coaches in Miami and get paid for it ! All Rehearsals, games and community appearances are paid events.
 Become part of one of the best and most unique entertainment teams in Miami

Open Call – Registration Times and Audition Information:

1:00-2:00PM: Female & Male Dancers – Must have previous dance experience in hip-hop & some Jazz. Dancers will be taught a hip-hop, jazz-funk combination, multi talented dancers are encouraged to demonstrate any acrobatics or exceptional technique within the freestyle portion of the combination. Dancers may be taught more combinations as several cuts may be necessary.

3:00-4:00 PM: Co-Ed Cheerleaders & Gymnasts – Must have advanced tumbling experience or Flying/Stunting experience. Cheerleaders & Gymnasts must be willing and able to demonstrate skills on a hardwood floor. All Flyers/Stunters must have a partner at auditions to demonstrate skills. Partner does not need to audition but is preferred. Flyers/Stunters will be taught a short combination with different options to demonstrate their flying/stunting technique. Gymnasts must have their own tumbling pass or demonstration prepared. Both Cheerleaders and gymnasts will also be taught a short movement combination to demonstrate.

4:00-5:00 PM: B-BOYS & B-GIRLS – Must have mastered the art of Breaking. Break dancers will be placed in groups and individually freestyle in a cipher. Break dancers are encouraged to demonstrate as much technique as possible, (ie. top rock, foot work, power moves, freezes). All Break dancers will also be taught a short up rock, locking combination to perform as part of their audition. Poppers, Lockers, and specialty acts are also welcomed to audition during this segment.

Requirements, Rules & Regulations:

 Performers must provide a resume and head shot (non-returnable) during their category registration time. Headshots may be any size and does not need to be a professional shot. A current picture is perfect, for identification purposes only.
 Must be at least 18 years of age by Open Auditions
 Must complete Registration form, liability waiver and image release at auditions.
 Participants are encouraged to arrive ready to perform with dance/performance attire and shoes (non-marking sole).
 Auditions will commence immediately after the registration time for each category.
 Each participant may only audition for one category, participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate other skills during their audition.
 No Height/Weight requirements, but a proportional slim/athletic fit is required by the team costume and apparel.
 If selected for the team, MUST have a flexible schedules for appearances and games.
 If selected for the team, MUST attend ALL SCHEDULED rehearsals. Rehearsals are conducted Monday-Thursday Nights from 7:30- 11:00 PM. Members will receive a monthly rehearsal schedule as to which sectional and full squad rehearsals they are to attend.
 Must have all necessary valid documentation to work in this country and in this capacity.
 If selected for the team, participant must live in or relocate to South Florida and have reliable means of transportation.
 Talent will be judged on performance, showmanship, energy, poise, personality, dance technique, style, personal appearance, physical fitness and professionalism.

Boot Camp / Finals Show:

The Finalists from the Open Auditions will move on to perform at the Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team Audition Finals Show. To prepare for the show, the Finalists will participate in a week of intensive dance, stunting, tumbling training and conditioning within their respective genres at the Finals Boot Camp. Along with the Boot Camp, all finalist will be required to attend a formal office interview.

Finalist will be issued a Marlins Energy Team Finalist Packet with all the Boot Camp information, including dates, locations, wardrobe and an interview date and time.
Interviews will be conducted Monday through Wednesday Jan.21st-23rd at Marlins Park. Boot Camp will be January 24th, 25th and the 28th through 30th in the evenings at various rehearsal locations. All selected Finalist must be available for every night of the Boot Camp from 7:00- 11:00 p.m.

The 2013 Miami Marlins Energy Team will be announced at the Finals Show. The Miami Marlins Energy Team Auditions Finals show will be held at The Miami Dade County Auditorium on Thursday January 31, 2013 at 7:30 PM. Call Time for all finalist will be 2:00 PM.

For more information please email jguerrero@marlins.com

Jay Siegel and The Tokens Performs at Alper JCC Special Needs Fundraiser 2/9/13

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Music of the 60’s for Alper JCC Special Needs Fundraiser
Saturday, February 9th, 7pm
JS Tokens-text-2012The Alper JCC Robert Russell Theater
11155 SW 112 Avenue
Miami.

Tickets: $65, $100, $150 per person and can be purchased online at alperjcc.org or by calling Melinda Wiser at 305.271.9000 x243.

The multitalented Jay Siegel best known his soaring falsetto on The Tokens’ mega-hit, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," performs with the group  at the 17th annual Alper JCC Special Needs fundraiser. The evening includes a cocktail hour, silent auction, the show Music of the 60’s, and a gourmet dessert reception. All proceeds from the evening benefit the Alper JCC’s Shirley and Chester Paul Special Needs Program for children, ages 4 years and up, with cognitive and/or physical disabilities.

Air Supply and Special Guest Atlanta Rhythm Section at Magic City Casino 2/2/13

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Air Supply and Special Guest Atlanta Rhythm Section
Air Supply - Photo 3Saturday, February 2 at 8pm
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
free parking with Valet parking available as well.

Tickets are available starting at $20 and can be purchased online at www.magiccitycasino.com  or by calling 305-460-6579.

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, prepares for an encore performance of the Australian soft rock duo, Air Supply, with special guest, Atlanta Rhythm Section. Attendees can look forward to an evening of 80’s soft rock hits.
 
“We can’t get enough of Air Supply! Concert goers will enjoy an energy-charged performance, and they will be singing along to their favorite ballads,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “Air Supply and Atlanta Rhythm Section present a great live show. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets early as they will go fast.”
 
Air Supply formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975. Since then, they have produced a string of unforgettable hits that have topped the charts worldwide. Air Supply entered the early 1980’s with eight top ten hits in the United States, and in 2008 they were named among the best musical acts of all time by Billboard Hot 100. Some of Air Supply’s most popular recordings include “All Out of Love,” “Lost in Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” and “The One That You Love.”
 
Special guest, Atlanta Rhythm Section, will warm up the crowd before Air Supply takes the stage. Atlanta Rhythm Section, an American rock band with roots in both British rock and southern rhythm and blues, has a strong following in the southern United States. The band has produced over 16 albums and is responsible for a number of hits including “So Into You,” “Champagne Jam” and “Imaginary Lover.” 

President and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines Speaks at The Leadership Lectures Series at FIU 1/22/13

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President and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines Speaks at The Leadership Lectures Series at FIU
Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Florida International University, College of Law, RDB 1000
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33199
To attend The Leadership Lectures series with Gerry Cahill, please register online or visit lead.fiu.edu for further information.
 
The Center for Leadership at Florida International University is pleased to announce that Gerry Cahill, president and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines, will be the keynote speaker of their next Leadership Lectures series.  Cahill will deliver a public lecture on “Carnival Cruise Lines: A Cultural Transformation,” where he will address why the most successful cruise line in the world is undergoing a significant cultural change and how they plan on implementing it.  The lecture, which is part of the Center’s The Leadership Lectures series, is free and open to the public.
 
At the helm of the world’s largest and most popular cruise line since 2007, Cahill oversees 43,000 employees and 24 cruise ships that carry 4.4 million passengers annually. Prior to being appointed to his current position, Cahill served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Carnival Corporation & plc.  He joined Carnival Cruise Lines’ parent company, Carnival Corporation, in 1994, where he served as senior vice president (finance and chief financial officer) and vice president (finance). 
 
The Leadership Lectures series, presented by Mercantil Commercebank, features world-class, accomplished and influential leaders with expertise ranging from business and philanthropy to public service and academic research. The main goal of the series is to allow the South Florida community to have access to the expertise, advice and best practices of some the world’s foremost leadership minds.

Gema Corredera in Concert at Miami Dade County Auditorium 4/6/13

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Gema Corredera in Concert
fundarte_Fundarte2013WEB3Saturday, April 6th, 8:00 p.m. 2013
Miami Dade County Auditorium
2901 W. Flagler St.
Miami
Tickets: $55, $45, $35, $25 and $5 off in each price for students and seniors
Click here for tickets

Gema Corredera, one of Miami’s musical treasures, will be performing highlights from her first solo album, “Derramando Luz” (“Spreading Light”) on Saturday, April 6th, at 8:00 p.m. at Miami Dade County Auditorium. This celebrated vocalist brings her exceptional voice and musicianship to the local stage with a sound influenced as much by her Cuban roots as by Jazz, Brazilian music, Opera, and Flamenco. Her voice moves fluently through a multitude of genres, creating a rich tapestry of Jazz and Cuban music that continuously recalls the tropical sensuality of Cuban Rumba, Son,"Filin," Bolero and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. With a stage presence that is unassuming yet captivating, Gema Corredera is an earthy, yet sophisticated singer with an amazing vocal range and versatile interpretative style that is intimate, smooth, funky, playful and seductive.

Tango Double Bill presented by Florida Grand Opera 4/22/13

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Tango Double Bill presented by Florida Grand Opera
Friday, 03/22/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:15 pm
The Stage
170 Northeast 38 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Florida Grand Opera looks to expand the reach of opera with “Unexpected Opera in Unexpected Places.” Designed to bring less-known works to unique venues throughout South Florida in an effort to expose new audiences to opera, with the support of a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knights Arts Challenge. The first installment of this new initiative will bring operatic productions to the Midtown neighborhood for the first time with a tango double-bill featuring Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Tango and Ástor Piazzolla’s María de Buenos Aires, held at the popular Midtown music venue The Stage on March 21-24, 2013.

TANGO
A product of the highly-acclaimed, living American composer Robert Xavier Rodriguez, Tango is a one-act comic concert operetta composed for a single tenor, sung by Young Artist Matthew Newlin, and a chamber ensemble. Designed to present three consecutive scenes without pause, the action follows the protagonist at the height of the tango craze in 1913 as he embodies different characters to convey the varied perceptions of this seductive and polarizing dance.

This work will be sung in English, using the composer’s own translation of the libretto.

MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES
The surreal plot of María de Buenos Aires is filled with elements of magical realism, a Latin American movement that thins the veil between fantasy and reality. This is the tale of ill-fated María, who was said to be born “on a day when God was drunk.” Living in the poor suburbs of Buenos Aires, María is seduced by the sounds of tango, becoming a streetwalker, and falling victim to a tragic death. The audience then follows María’s Shadow as it walks the city’s Underground, which has become her hell.

This work is being presented in a slightly abridged version that runs for 70 minutes and sung in Spanish.

Tango Double Bill presented by Florida Grand Opera 3/21/13

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Tango Double Bill presented by Florida Grand Opera
Thursday, 03/21/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:15 pm
The Stage
170 Northeast 38 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Florida Grand Opera looks to expand the reach of opera with “Unexpected Opera in Unexpected Places.” Designed to bring less-known works to unique venues throughout South Florida in an effort to expose new audiences to opera, with the support of a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knights Arts Challenge. The first installment of this new initiative will bring operatic productions to the Midtown neighborhood for the first time with a tango double-bill featuring Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Tango and Ástor Piazzolla’s María de Buenos Aires, held at the popular Midtown music venue The Stage on March 21-24, 2013.

TANGO
A product of the highly-acclaimed, living American composer Robert Xavier Rodriguez, Tango is a one-act comic concert operetta composed for a single tenor, sung by Young Artist Matthew Newlin, and a chamber ensemble. Designed to present three consecutive scenes without pause, the action follows the protagonist at the height of the tango craze in 1913 as he embodies different characters to convey the varied perceptions of this seductive and polarizing dance.

This work will be sung in English, using the composer’s own translation of the libretto.

MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES
The surreal plot of María de Buenos Aires is filled with elements of magical realism, a Latin American movement that thins the veil between fantasy and reality. This is the tale of ill-fated María, who was said to be born “on a day when God was drunk.” Living in the poor suburbs of Buenos Aires, María is seduced by the sounds of tango, becoming a streetwalker, and falling victim to a tragic death. The audience then follows María’s Shadow as it walks the city’s Underground, which has become her hell.

This work is being presented in a slightly abridged version that runs for 70 minutes and sung in Spanish.

Read Along, Sing a Song by Florida Grand Opera 2/12/13

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Read Along, Sing a Song by Florida Grand Opera
Tuesday, 02/12/2013, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Read-AlongArcola Lakes Branch Library
8240 NW 7 Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33150
Webpage Link

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) continues to solidify its commitment to education and the community by partnering with the Miami-Dade County and Broward County Public Library Systems to offer a FREE literacy program running through the 2012-2013 season.

The “Read Along, Sing a Song” program is designed for elementary school aged children, walking them through a pre-selected story and incorporating elements from different artistic disciplines found within opera. As the children read, they may be instructed to pick up an instrument, follow a dance or sing to a melody during a high point of the story, making reading even more engaging and fun.

Catering to underserved communities, the program is offered at no cost. To maximize the learning experience, sessions are limited to 25 children each. Reservations can be made in advance by contacting FGO Education Manager, Cerise Sutton, at csutton@fgo.org or 305-854-1643 ext. 1100. For specific dates and other details, please visit www.FGO.org/education.

Tango Double Bill presented by Florida Grand Opera 3/24/13

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Tango Double Bill presented by Florida Grand Opera
Sunday, 03/24/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:15 pm
The Stage
170 Northeast 38 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Florida Grand Opera looks to expand the reach of opera with “Unexpected Opera in Unexpected Places.” Designed to bring less-known works to unique venues throughout South Florida in an effort to expose new audiences to opera, with the support of a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knights Arts Challenge. The first installment of this new initiative will bring operatic productions to the Midtown neighborhood for the first time with a tango double-bill featuring Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Tango and Ástor Piazzolla’s María de Buenos Aires, held at the popular Midtown music venue The Stage on March 21-24, 2013.

TANGO
A product of the highly-acclaimed, living American composer Robert Xavier Rodriguez, Tango is a one-act comic concert operetta composed for a single tenor, sung by Young Artist Matthew Newlin, and a chamber ensemble. Designed to present three consecutive scenes without pause, the action follows the protagonist at the height of the tango craze in 1913 as he embodies different characters to convey the varied perceptions of this seductive and polarizing dance.

This work will be sung in English, using the composer’s own translation of the libretto.

MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES
The surreal plot of María de Buenos Aires is filled with elements of magical realism, a Latin American movement that thins the veil between fantasy and reality. This is the tale of ill-fated María, who was said to be born “on a day when God was drunk.” Living in the poor suburbs of Buenos Aires, María is seduced by the sounds of tango, becoming a streetwalker, and falling victim to a tragic death. The audience then follows María’s Shadow as it walks the city’s Underground, which has become her hell.

This work is being presented in a slightly abridged version that runs for 70 minutes and sung in Spanish.

Tango Double Bill presented by Florida Grand Opera 3/23/13

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Tango Double Bill presented by Florida Grand Opera
Saturday, 03/23/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:15 pm
The Stage
170 Northeast 38 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Florida Grand Opera looks to expand the reach of opera with “Unexpected Opera in Unexpected Places.” Designed to bring less-known works to unique venues throughout South Florida in an effort to expose new audiences to opera, with the support of a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knights Arts Challenge. The first installment of this new initiative will bring operatic productions to the Midtown neighborhood for the first time with a tango double-bill featuring Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s Tango and Ástor Piazzolla’s María de Buenos Aires, held at the popular Midtown music venue The Stage on March 21-24, 2013.

TANGO
A product of the highly-acclaimed, living American composer Robert Xavier Rodriguez, Tango is a one-act comic concert operetta composed for a single tenor, sung by Young Artist Matthew Newlin, and a chamber ensemble. Designed to present three consecutive scenes without pause, the action follows the protagonist at the height of the tango craze in 1913 as he embodies different characters to convey the varied perceptions of this seductive and polarizing dance.

This work will be sung in English, using the composer’s own translation of the libretto.

MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES
The surreal plot of María de Buenos Aires is filled with elements of magical realism, a Latin American movement that thins the veil between fantasy and reality. This is the tale of ill-fated María, who was said to be born “on a day when God was drunk.” Living in the poor suburbs of Buenos Aires, María is seduced by the sounds of tango, becoming a streetwalker, and falling victim to a tragic death. The audience then follows María’s Shadow as it walks the city’s Underground, which has become her hell.

This work is being presented in a slightly abridged version that runs for 70 minutes and sung in Spanish.

Read Along, Sing a Song by Florida Grand Opera 3/27/13

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Read Along, Sing a Song by Florida Grand Opera
Wednesday, 03/27/2013, 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Read-Along1Kendale Lakes Branch Library
15205 SW 88 Street,
Miami, Florida 33196
Webpage Link

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) continues to solidify its commitment to education and the community by partnering with the Miami-Dade County and Broward County Public Library Systems to offer a FREE literacy program running through the 2012-2013 season.

The “Read Along, Sing a Song” program is designed for elementary school aged children, walking them through a pre-selected story and incorporating elements from different artistic disciplines found within opera. As the children read, they may be instructed to pick up an instrument, follow a dance or sing to a melody during a high point of the story, making reading even more engaging and fun.

Catering to underserved communities, the program is offered at no cost. To maximize the learning experience, sessions are limited to 25 children each. Reservations can be made in advance by contacting FGO Education Manager, Cerise Sutton, at csutton@fgo.org or 305-854-1643 ext. 1100. For specific dates and other details, please visit www.FGO.org/education.

Casablanca Seafood Bar and Grill Grand Opening 1/17/13

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Casablanca Seafood Bar & Grill Grand Opening
casablancaThursday, January 17th from 7-9pm
Casablanca Seafood Bar & Grill
1717 N. Bayshore Drive RG Level 2nd Floor
305.371.4931 / www.casablancaseafood.com

Please RSVP To: RSVP@24-group.com

Casablanca Welcomes You To Its Grand Opening.
 
Casablanca Seafood Bar & Grill has made its way to North Bayshore Drive and has opened a second location, at the DoubleTree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay. The new restaurant overlooks the Sea Isle Marina and will stay true to its sea-to-table concept.

Complimentary Draft Beer, Wine & Hors D’oeuvres
Live DJ Spinning The Best Music 

RunWild 5K at Zoo Miami to benefit the homeless 2/9/13

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RunWild 5K at Zoo Miami to benefit the homeless
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 07:00 am –
RunWild-5K-Zoo-MiamiZoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd St.,
Miami, Florida 33196
Webpage Link

Bring your family and friends for a 5-kilometer run or walk through beautiful Zoo Miami. Competitive awards will be given to the top three males and females in each age category. Activities for the runners and walkers include a stretch session by Pilates in the Grove. A bounce house, clowns and music will provide entertainment for children. The Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts marching band and auxiliary team, fresh off their Junior Orange Bowl Parade act, will kick off the event. A health fair with blood pressure testing and more also is planned.

Proceeds from fundraising activities for the race will benefit Chapman Partnership, formerly Community Partnership for Homeless. The organization helps the homeless put their lives back together with a comprehensive support program that includes emergency shelter, meals, health and dental care, day care, job training, job placement, and assistance with securing housing.

To learn more about fundraising and sponsorship opportunities, contact Karla Merrell, event coordinator, at 305-329-3092 or kmerrell@chapmanpartnership.org.

Badass Businesswomen 3-Year Anniversary 2/22/13

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Badass Businesswomen 3-Year Anniversary
Friday, 02/22/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:10 pm
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7300 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33138
RSVP Link

There are many entrepreneurs.

There are many artists.

But there are few artistic entrepreneurs…

…And even fewer entrepreneurial artists.

Artistic entrepreneurs are creative people who know how to sell their services or products at high prices. They understand the power of money to fuel their vision, so they focus on creative ways to attract and retain the perfect clients.

Those of you who attend the third anniversary party of Badass Businesswomen on FEBRUARY 22, 2013 will go home infused with creative vibes…empowered by fellow Badass Businesswomen who are coming together to shed our 2012 skin and start fresh with a powerful vision for what’s possible in 2013. Time to come up with creative ways to attract and retain the perfect clients, and have them begging to work with you… =)

Picnic in the Park at the Deering Estate 1/20/13

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Picnic in the Park at the Deering Estate
picnicSunday, January 20, 2013, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
305-235-1668 ext. 233
More Info

Admission: $7 for all ages!
Free admission for Deering Estate Foundation Members & children under 4.
Picnic in the Park

Spend a relaxing day with your family & friends at the Deering Estate and enjoy a picnic on the main lawn. The Deering Estate will be open to guests for a reduced rate of $7 for all ages!

Chef David Schwadron Catering and Joanna’s Marketplace are the official picnic providers for the Deering Estate at Cutler and can be contacted directly for preordered meals. Preordered picnic baskets are available for delivery to the Estate or for pick-up. Please call 305-238-5881 for Chef David Schwadron Catering and 305-661-5777 for Joanna’s Marketplace.

"Picnic in the Park" activities include:
Bocce ball, croquet & badminton;
Historic House Tours at 10:30 am & 3:00 pm;
Natural Areas Tour at 12:30 pm;
Performances throughout the day by the Tandem Theatre Project;
"Guardians of the Everglades" Exhibit;
and the Ceramic League of Miami Exhibit.

Free Kids Event 2/9/13-2/10/13

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Free Kids Event
Saturday, 02/09/2013, 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Valentines-Day-Kids-Back-Web-FriendlyFrames USA & Art Gallery
6822 SW 40th St ,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link

FREE KIDS EVENT

On Saturday February 9th & Sunday February 10th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, kids of all ages can participate in a FREE arts and craft event. This event is called “Make your own picture frame”. The purpose of this event will be for kids to make their own picture frame and put a photo no larger than 8×10 in it . Lunch will be provided for parents and kids with a RSVP by Wednesday February 6th. The event will take place in front of Frames USA & Art Gallery located 6822 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155 in the Bird Ludlam Shopping Center. Kids MUST bring their favorite photo to frame. Kids will use kid friendly tools to create their own masterpiece frame to take home and give that someone special for Valentines Day. You MUST RSVP by visiting our Facebook page www.facebook.com/framesusamiami, or by calling our store at 305-666-3355. You MUST RSVP by Wednesday February 6, 2013. If you show up that day without confirming you will not get lunch.

The Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presented by Car2GO Features Allen Stone & Jacob Jeffries Band 1/11/13

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The Heineken DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presented by Car2GO Features Allen Stone & Jacob Jeffries Band
Friday, 01/11/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AllenStoneFBFlyerBayfront Park (Tina Hills Pavilion)
301 North Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

Don’t miss a FREE festival at Bayfront Park this FRIDAY, January 11th from 6pm-10pm featuring Allen Stone and Jacob Jeffries Band! Enjoy a night time Farmers Market, an Arts and Craft Vendor showcase, the Heineken Beer Garden, and more presented by car2go Miami!

Bayfront Park Miami:
301 North Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33132

Visit us online http://dwntwnconcerts.com/ for more information.

Wounded Warrior Project 2013 Sunshine State Soldier Ride 1/9/13-/13/13

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Wounded Warrior Project 2013 Sunshine State Soldier Ride
Wednesday, January 9 – Sunday, January 13
The Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Aventura Mall
19900 W Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180

Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132

www.woundedwarriorproject.org
 
Wounded warriors from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will kick off Wounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) 2013 Sunshine State Soldier Ride in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, January 9th. More than 50 wounded veterans will take part in the five-day cycling event which will travel through Miami Beach and the Florida Keys.

Soldier Ride, a program of the Wounded Warrior Project will bring together wounded warriors from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to cycle on adaptive equipment from Miami to Key West.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013: Warriors arrive in Miami for bike fitting.
12pm – 3pm.The Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Aventura Mall
4 p.m. A welcome reception, tour and dinner will be held at Jungle Island.

Thursday, January 10, 2013: Warriors Kick-off ride in and around Miami.
7 a.m. Warriors greet local school children outside their hotel, The Residence Inn Miami.
9 a.m. Breakfast at Finnegan’s Way, South Beach
10 a.m. Soldier Ride Departure from Finnegan’s Way for ride through South Beach and Miami
11:30 a.m. Ceremony at Marlins Park, followed by reception from the Marlins and the Miami VA, lunch and tour of Marlins park.

Friday, January 11, 2013: Warriors travel from Miami to Key Largo and ride through the Florida Keys. Route map available upon request.
8:30 a.m. Departure from VFW at Mile Marker 102 to Islamorada
12:15 p.m. Departure for ride across 7 mile bridge
2:15 p.m. Warriors arrive at Dolphin Research Center for Warrior swim with the dolphins
8-9 p.m. Dinner Hosted by the Rusty Anchor 5510 3rd Ave, Key West, FL.

Saturday, January 12, 2013: 4-5:30 p.m. Dinner at Margaritaville Cafe – Duvall Street, Key West

Sunday, January 13, 2013: Ride through historic Key West starting after breakfast at Coast Guard station and departure from Naval Air Station Boca Chica.
7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. VIP breakfast for cyclists
11:30 a.m. Ride finish and ceremony at Truman Annex Mole USCGC INGHAM dock area. After reception and lunch the Warriors will join local supporters for a historical military cycling tour of Key West at 1pm.

Soldier Ride is a program of Wounded Warrior Project that provides key rehabilitation opportunities for wounded warriors and raises public awareness for those that have been severely injured during the current conflicts.Wounded Warrior Project is an apolitical, nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP offers services and programs like benefits and career counseling, advocacy initiatives and combat stress seminars to aid in the transition from hospital bed to an independent, productive life. All participants with a disability or missing a limb or limbs are provided the adaptive equipment they need to cycle.

Intro to Improv Workshop with Carlos Rivera 1/13/13

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Intro to Improv Workshop with Carlos Rivera
theatreSunday, 1/13/2013, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
The Deering Estate
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami  FL  33157
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Cost: $12

Ages 18 and Over; Visitor Center Exhibit Room

Instructor: Carlos Rivera

Learn the basics of improvisational theater (acting) in a small, relaxed improv class. Classes are taught through classic theater warm-ups, exercises, and games. The games make learning improv fun and easy. Each game works on skills that will make you more comfortable and focused. In the process of playing these simple, yet powerful games you’ll find yourself laughing and having fun. No prior experience is necessary. The games will unleash your innate acting ability. Explore skills like creative thinking, self-confidence, listening, brainstorming, teamwork, empathy and communication while having loads of fun and laughs. Workshop size is limited to provide each student more personal attention.

Carlos Rivera is a 13-year veteran of the South Florida improv scene and a Mainstage Cast Member at the Just The Funny Theater & Training Center. In addition to performing, Carlos also serves as an improv & sketch instructor and one of the managing directors. Carlos has received coaching from some of the countries top improvisors and has attended intensives & master workshops at major improv institutions including Second City in Chicago & the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in NYC. Carlos’ improv team has performed at several major improv events including the Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Gainseville, Sarasota, and Miami Improv Festival, as well as the Del Close Marathon at UCB. Carlos has also performed in several local plays including "Don’t Dress for Dinner", "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)", a British Panto retelling of "Cinderella", as well as local murder mystery productions.

The Theatre Lab at the Deering Estate at Cutler is a performance art series and residency opportunity developed in partnership with the Theatre League of South Florida. Through monthly theater performances, workshops and lectures held at the Deering Estate at Cutler, these diverse theatrical opportunities will attract new audiences to this art form, provide rare professional development opportunities for actors and writers and test innovative approaches to theory and practice. Traditional as well as emerging performances that fit within the scale and setting of the historic Estate are welcomed and encouraged. Theatre Lab ultimately hopes to contribute to a meaningful and engaging cultural dialogue between artists and their audiences across the landscape of South Florida.

All programs are offered as a SUNDAY Matinee performance beginning at 2:30 (meet the artist reception at 2:00) in the Estate’s Visitor Center Exhibit Hall and will generally conclude at 3:30/4:00 pm. Cost: $12 and includes entrance to the Estate.

Ultimate Miami Food Truck Competition at Magic City Casino

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Food Truck Culinary Mastery on Display at Magic City Casino

by Ari Kane (@Aricurian) & Daniella Veras (@_DaniMiami)

There are few better ways to start off the New Year then forsaking your weight loss resolutions and devouring exquisite food like a starving Rwandan.  This past Saturday, January 5th we were granted this opportunity courtesy of Magic City Casino and Ultimate Miami. The Ultimate Miami Food Truck Battle was the third part of a seven part series held by Ultimate Miami.  Previous events include Ultimate Miami Band and Ultimate Miami Bartender. Upcoming events will include Ultimate Miami Voice, Ultimate Miami Comedian, Ultimate Miami Dessert and Ultimate Miami DJ.

We attended their most recent event Ultimate Miami Food Truck throw down … unfortunately Bobby Flay was absent ;)  Magic City Casino hosted the event on their grounds while these trucks competed for a $5,000 prize.  Eight finalists remained after previously held preliminary rounds to compete on this glorious, cool crisp evening. The finalists were B.C. Tacos, Crazydilla, Cuban Cube, Food Junkies on Wheels, Ms. Cheezious, Palate Party, Che Grill and The Healthnut on Wheels.  The contest was setup so that a truck would be matched up against another truck each serving one chicken dish. Tickets for the Ultimate Miami Food Truck competition were $40 and include two meals from competing trucks, a beverage and 25 percent off all eight food trucks after the competition. The patrons who bought tickets for the event were split in two groups. They participated and voted as audience judges in two of the four rounds for their favorite dish.  The four winners of this round advanced to the finals were they each made a different dish of their choosing. Only the three panel judges were able to taste and deem a victor.

The first battle of the night pitted B.C. Tacos vs. Crazydilla. BC prevailed with their scrumptious chicken and fried avocado balls soft taco over Crazydilla’s tasty grilled chicken crispy tortilla.

Crazydilla's Mexidilla
Crazydilla’s Mexidilla
B.C. Taco's Chicken and Friend Avocado Taco
B.C. Taco’s Chicken and Friend Avocado Taco

The second battle had Cuban Cube dueling with Food Junkies on Wheels. The Cubans won this battle with their take on a classic Peruvian cuasa, shredded chicken on top of a mashed yellow potato dumpling mixed with key lime, onion, chili and oil, which was aesthetically beautiful but in our humble opinion was clearly not the better dish. The Junkies served up the BEST MOTHERF**KING fried chicken we have EVER tasted with red velvet waffles and a sweet cream drizzle. The Junkies employ some sort of sweet salt on this perfectly cooked crispy yet juicy chicken.  One bite will overload your brain with more dopamine then a naughty tryst with your favorite movie star.  We literally told the endearing, jubilant Food Junkies spokesperson, that we were going to call the cops on him for putting crack in his chicken.  This was easily the best dish of the night and possibly, the best fried dish of our lives.

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Cuban Cube’s Chicken Causa
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Food Junkies Fried Chicken and Red Velvet Waffles. The picture does NOT do them justice.

The third battle brought Palate Party sparring against The Healthnut on Wheels. The Healthnut is a truck that promotes a healthier alternative to food truck cuisine and cooks in a paleo style, mimicking the diet of our cavemen ancestors.  They utilize only coconut or extra virgin olive oil with meat, fish and veggies and entirely steer clear of processed foods. They served up a delightful grilled chicken lettuce wrap with grilled veggies. The Palate Party run by the vivacious and hysterical Chef Robyn Almodovar offered up a scrumptious, fiery fried chicken wing with maple syrup laced, Belgian waffles. Chef Robyn described her dish as “more delicious then a face f**k” and, although I cannot speak from experience, I would tend to believe her.  Chef Robyn tried to steer the crowd her way by enthusiastically cheering for her dish and even dancing on top her truck like a samba swaying and gyrating, but in the end the Caveman conquered.

This was soooo yummy!
Palate Party’s Chicken and Waffles
Health Nut On Wheels Paelothic Chicken, Veggies and Avocado.
Health Nut On Wheels Paelothic Chicken, Veggies and Avocado.

The final first round had Che Grill brawling it out with the famous Ms. Cheezious. Che served a Polla Matahambre, a beautifully gourmet grilled stuffed chicken breast and with gulf sauce against Ms. Cheezious’ shredded grilled chicken, jalapeno, corn, grill cheese on sourdough. Although they did not serve up its famous blue cheese and bacon sandwich, Ms. Cheezious triumphed.

Che Grill's Pollo Matahambre and Potatoes
Che Grill’s Pollo Matahambre and Potatoes
Ms. Cheezious Grilled Cheese with Chicken and Corn on Sourdough
Ms. Cheezious Grilled Cheese with Chicken and Corn on Sourdough with a delicous slaw on the side.

The Championship round brought out the best in the remaining four contenders. Each had 20 minutes to cook up their  succulent entries. Cuban Cube cooked up a fried Spanish sweet potato stuffed with lamb shank and a side of spicy slaw. B.C. Taco served a slow braised brisket with crispy plantains, black beans, cilantro and cheese. Ms. Cheezious brought out a braised pork belly, kimchee and cheddar sandwich with five-spice potato chips while Healthnut offered up a wild caught Alaskan salmon with soy maple glaze over sautéed spinach.

The final offering from Cuban Cube
The final offering from Cuban Cube
The final offering from Ms. Cheezious
The final offering from Ms. Cheezious
The final offering from B.C. Tacos
The final offering from B.C. Tacos
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The salmon was still in process when we came around and they got done just in time to deliver them to the judges. Looked great from here…

Since we were not “official judges” yet, we were not able to taste any of these culinary extravaganzas, yet they all looked and smelled superb.  In the end, The Healthnut took home the prize for their healthy paleo sweet Alaskan salmon. The Health Nut on Wheels truck was visibly ecstatic and emotional after their victory, jumping, smiling, and screaming. One member pointed up to the sky and gave thanks.  It was a perfect smile-inducing image to conclude this festive, epicurean evening.

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Winner Miguel Kristaly of Health Nut on Wheels

“Ultimate Miami, LLC was formed to promote, through competition, Miami’s outstanding eclectic composition of talent in various subsets in the fields of music and culinary arts.” find out more at www.TheUltimateMiami.com

Photo Credit: Daniella Veras

MANO Fine Art presents Inspired by Red 1/19/13

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MANO Fine Art presents Inspired by Red
Saturday, 01/19/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Closing-Reception-with-detail-of-Monique-Lassooij-cropped-for-fb-without-footerMANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Mimai, Florida 33155
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Red is strong and confident. Red is exciting and sexy. Red is the color of life. MANO Fine Art celebrates the color red with an exhibition that is imbued with the cultural relevance of the color red. Twelve artists celebrate the spectacular and awe-inspiring color with contemporary interpretations. In some works it is used literally to represent things that are naturally red, in others it embodies a metaphor. However, it is the underlying emotional qualities of the color itself that dominates the extent of the exhibition which includes mix medium, painting, sculpture and a live demonstration of body art.

Participating Artists include: Eva Avila, Luis Berros, Toa Castellanos, Chenco, Daniel Garcia, Patricia Gomez, Antonio Guerrero, Josepo, Monique Lassooij, MANO, George Rodez and Wilson.

The show will be open Saturday, January 19 from 7-10 pm, during the Bird Road Art Walk or by appointment through February 2.

MANO Fine Art is located at 4225 SW 75 Ave, Miami 33155 in the Bird Road Art District. For additional information please contact 305.467.6819 or visit www.manofineart.com.

Cycle For Survival 2013 2/2/13

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Cycle For Survival 2013
Saturday, 02/02/2013, 07:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cycle2013Equinox Coral Gables
370 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33146
Webpage Link

Make a difference in the fight against cancer by registering to ride with your friends and family in Cycle for Survival, a nationwide indoor team cycling event that is driving much needed research into rare cancers, including pancreatic cancer, brain cancer and pediatric cancers, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Teams register to ride for a four hour shift, with a maximum of 8 riders per bike. Teams may register multiple bikes. The event also features complimentary yoga classes, massage therapy and children’s activities.

The nation’s oldest and largest, private cancer research and treatment institution, Memorial Sloan-Kettering treats more than 400 different types of cancer, and is leading advances in cancer research and treatments, particularly into the rarest forms of the disease, benefitting patients worldwide.

Visit www.cycleforsurvival.org to register your team or make a donation.

MiaSci’s Fabulous First Friday 1/4/13

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MiaSci’s Fabulous First Friday
Friday, January 4th
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

Join us for an evening of laser lights, stars, and more.

Free Planetarium Star Show (7:00pm) and rooftop observatory viewing
(8:00pm – 10pm, weather permitting.)

Later in the evening, check out Miami Science Museum’s Famous Laser Shows in the Planetarium.

Laser Shows
8:00pm “Pop” (Family Laser Show)
9:00pm Best of the Beatles
10:00pm Best of Pink Floyd
11:00pm Led Zeppelin
Midnight Bob Marley

Laser Show Admission: $4.00 children – $8.00 adults

Check out our Activity Room for kids – a fun alternative for your little ones! Swing by the Space Gallery for a few hands-on activities and demonstrations! Kids ages 3 and up. (8:00pm-9:00pm)
For more information, call: 305-646-4234          

Humberto Castro Opening Reception at One Datran Center 1/17/12

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Humberto Castro  Opening Reception
 Transatlantico 2012 ink and oil on Fabriano paper 42 x 59_VRJan. 17, 5:30-7:30PM
One Datran Center
9130 South Dadeland Boulevard
Miami, FL 33156

Humberto Castro: Drawings and Paintings

Oxenberg Fine Art is proud to partner with the Datran Center to present a solo exhibition featuring drawings and paintings by the 1980s generation Cuban artist Humberto Castro.

For more information on the artist, please visit:
http://www.oxenbergart.com/humberto-castro/

image: Humberto Castro, Transatlantico (Transatlantic) 42 x 59 inches, Ink and oil on fabriano paper

Jazz Roots: Jazz and the Philharmonic 1/11/13

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Jazz Roots: Jazz and the Philharmonic, a collaboration starring Bobby McFerrin, Chick Corea, Terence Blanchard and many more jazz and classical stars
 jazzJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:30 p.m.
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County, Inc.
1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL 33132
Administrative Offices (786) 468-2000
Box Office (305) 949-6722
www.arshtcenter.org
Tickets: $25 – $150
Purchase Tickets Here!

A Collaboration Between the Adrienne Arsht Center, the U of M Frost School of Music, and the National YoungArts Foundation

Featuring the Frost School Of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, and Youngarts All-Star Alumni Including

Today’s Foremost Jazz and Classical Artists:
Bobby Mcferrin
Chick Corea
Dave Grusin
Mark O’connor
Terence Blanchard
Eric Owens
Shelly Berg
Elizabeth Roe
Hosted by Modern Dance Icon, Broadway Veteran
and YoungArts Alumnus Desmond Richardson

Jazz Roots: A Larry Rosen Jazz Series is presented by TotalBank, a subsidiary of Banco Popular Espanol, S.A.; WPBT Channel 2, WLRN 91.3 FM are media sponsors of JAZZ ROOTS. The Jazz Roots series is also sponsored in part by Steinway & Sons, the official piano of the Adrienne Arsht Center.

Studio 54 NYE at The Catalina Hotel with Spam All Stars 12/31/12

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Studio 54 NYE at The Catalina Hotel with Spam All Stars!
studio 54The Catalina Hotel
1732 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida
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Go back to the days of Studio 54 at the world-famous Catalina. Relive the nights of Studio 54 as The Catalina Hotel re-creates a lavish NYE experience unlike any other!

The Catalina Hotel, alongside Miami nightlife legend Gerry Kelly, Present a Studio 54 New Years Eve Extravaganza! Spend your New Years Eve at our South Beach hotspot, and enjoy a 4-hour premium open bar, decadent dinner, and endless entertainment!

Includes:
Premium Open Bar from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m
Lavish Dinner Buffet
Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Gourmet Sushi & Raw Bar
Access to all Venues at the Catalina
Over 8 Bars Throughout the Venue
Disco Dance Room with LED Dance Floor
Starlit Doorset Rooftop
Complimentary Champagne Toast & Party Favors
Music by The Spam Allstars

Ultimate Miami Food Truck Competition with Sean Kingston and Shaggy Live 1/5/13

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Ultimate Miami Food Truck Competition with Sean Kingston and Shaggy Live
Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 7pm
Magic City Casino.
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami, FL

Ultimate Miami, LLC, creator of Miami’s talent competitions showcasing local rising stars in the fields of mixology, entertainment and culinary arts, has unveiled the names of the eight finalists participating in the Ultimate Miami Food Truck competition. The finalists will compete for a cash prize of $5,000 and the title of the Ultimate Miami Food Truck. Plus, pop-reggae artist Sean Kingston and Grammy Award winner Shaggy will perform at 9pm at the Magic City Amphitheater.
   
“We’re thrilled to host eight of Miami’s all-star food trucks as they battle each other for the title of the Ultimate Miami Food Truck and a cash prize of $5,000. Also, we’ll have live performances from Sean Kingston and Shaggy at 9pm that will be sure to get the crowd on their feet,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “The audience is in for an amazing night as they taste delicious food from Miami’s finest food trucks and dance to fun-loving music from Sean Kingston and Shaggy!”

The eight finalists for the Ultimate Miami Food Truck competition are:
BC Tacos  Ù   Che Grill  Ù   Crazydilla  Ù   Cuban Cube  Ù   Food Junkie on Wheels
Ms. Cheezious  Ù   Palate Party  Ù   The Healthnut on Wheels

The culinary showdown will consist of two rounds of competition that will determine Miami’s Ultimate Food Truck. The first round will involve attendees tasting two dishes from competing food trucks and voting for their favorite. Then, four food trucks will advance to the next round, where they will be judged. In the final round, the select finalists will come in front of a panel of judges that include Where Magazine South Florida editor, Aurora Rodriguez, and radio personality and co-host of 610AM WIOD’s South Florida’s First News, Manny Munoz. The judges will make the final decision in crowning the Ultimate Miami Food Truck.

Musical artist Sean Kingston and Grammy Award winner Shaggy will perform immediately following the competition at the Magic City Amphitheater. Sean Kingston is a Miami born pop-reggae star with Jamaican roots. His first demo ultimately led to the release of a debut album, which sold more than a million copies worldwide and was responsible for three back-to-back Top 10 single hits on the Billboard charts. His best known hits include “Beautiful Girls” and “Fire Burning.” To date, Kingston has sold more than 12.5 million tracks.

Shaggy is among the few reggae artists to top the album and pop singles charts, managing to sustain a career over the course of several successful albums with hits including, “Boombastic” and “It Wasn’t Me.” His album, Boombastic, went platinum, nearly reaching the Billboard R&B Top 10 and spent a full year at the top of Billboard’s reggae album chart also earning him a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.
 
Upcoming Ultimate Miami Competitions:
Ultimate Miami Voice – March 2, 2013; Qualifying Dates around South Florida: Seven Seas – January 8, 2013 and Sunset Tavern – January 14, 2013
Ultimate Miami Comedian – May 3, 2013; Qualifying Open Mic Nights at Magic City Casino:  March 22, 2013 and April 5, 2013
Ultimate Miami Dessert – May 4, 2013; Taking entries starting February 4, 2013
Ultimate Miami DJ – July 13, 2013; Taking entries starting April 8, 2013

Tickets for the Ultimate Miami Food Truck competition are $40 and include two meals from competing trucks, a beverage and 25% off all eight food trucks after the competition. Additional ticket packages are available and include admission to the Ultimate Miami Food Truck competition and premium seating for the Sean Kingston and Shaggy concert. Tickets may be purchased at www.theultimatemiami.com or by calling 305-460-6579. Tickets for the Sean Kingston and Shaggy concert may be purchased at www.magiccitycasino.com.

Dine with the Dolphins Valentines experience at Miami Seaquarium 2/14/13

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Dine with the Dolphins Valentines experience at Miami Seaquarium
February 14, 2013 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

“Dine with the Dolphins” at Miami Seaquarium offers couples looking for a unique yet memorable Valentine’s Day experience, the opportunity to enjoy a delicious candlelight dinner under the stars in the company of some very special dolphins.  From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., this Valentine’s Day, Miami Seaquarium invites sweethearts to take a break from the ordinary and enjoy their Valentine’s Day Dinner overlooking the dolphins at Dolphin Harbor.  And as an added bonus to the spectacular four course dinner that will be featured for only $398 plus tax, the unique Valentine’s Day package includes two Sea Trek Reef Encounter and Dolphin Odyssey experience certificates, plus two annual passes to the park – a value of $695.  The Sea Trek and Dolphin Odyssey gift certificates are good for up to one year from the time of purchase, while the annual passes are good until December 31, 2013.  Space is limited.  Reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. To make reservations call 305-365-2501.
 
“If you are looking for an exceptional Valentine’s Day experience, then this is one of the best surprises that will definitely be a memorable occasion that you and your Valentine won’t soon forget,” commented Andrew Hertz, General Manager at Miami Seaquarium.  “ Our ‘Dine with the Dolphins’ package provides you and your sweetheart the opportunity to celebrate throughout the year starting with a fabulous dinner on Valentine’s Day followed up with two unforgettable animal encounters and the opportunity to visit Miami Seaquarium all through the year.”
 
Unveiled at Miami Seaquarium in November 2011, the Sea Trek Reef Encounter is a helmet diving experience that allows guests to become one with the park’s reef aquarium, while moving in ethereal slow motion in a near zero gravity diving system.  Sea Trekking, developed by Sub Sea Systems, Inc. can be experienced by non-divers, ages 10 and above – no certification or swimming skills are necessary.  In the magnificent Reef Aquarium at Miami Seaquarium participants may Sea Trek as deep as 15 feet under the sea. 
 
Dolphin Odyssey is a one and a half hour experience, which includes feeding, touching and learning about these magnificent animals plus the opportunity for a deep-water interaction with a dolphin.
 
Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and exhibits. More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com.
 
Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.

Art and Wine Miami New year party 1/12/13

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Art and Wine Miami New year party
Saturday, 01/12/2013, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
Cubaocho Art and Research Center
1465 S.W. 8 St.,
Miami, Florida 33135
Webpage Link

Art and Wine Miami is kicking off the New Year with a party.Join us at Cuba Ocho to help paint a mural,drink wine and celebrate with live music.
$15. admission includes painting materials and the first glass of wine.

Miami Science Museum Laser Fest Weekend 12/28/12-12/29/12

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Miami Science Museum Laser Fest Weekend
miasciFriday, Dec. 28 & Saturday, Dec. 29
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
Laser Show Admission: $8 per adult; $4 per child
www.miamisci.org

The Museum’s Laser Fest Weekend is an enjoyable weekend of laser lights, stars and more. Laser show themes are:
 
Friday, Dec. 28
8 p.m.: "Pop" Family Laser Show
9 p.m.: The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
10 p.m.: Jimi Hendrix
11 p.m.: Radiohead
Midnight: Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
 
Saturday, Dec. 29
8 p.m.: "Pop" Family Laser Show
9 p.m.: Best of the Beatles
10 p.m.: Led Zeppelin
11 p.m.: Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
Midnight: Radiohead

Orchid – Friday, December 28th 12/28/12

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Orchid – Friday, December 28th
Friday, 12/28/2012, 07:30 pm – 09:00 pm
1.1.ORCHIDFlyer2The Pleasure Garden
299 NE 38th street ,
Miami, Florida 33137
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SPECIAL EVENT – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28th – ORCHID: an invitation to a unique theatrical installation. ORCHID is a dream world of song, dance, glamour, burlesque, aerial acrobatics and variety arts set inside a seductively surreal Pleasure Garden in the design district. Use George Coronado’s promo code BEAT for discounted ticket prices. It will be an amazing night of cocktails, over the top production and entertainment!

Normal Price: $79

With the code BEAT: $49 dollars. Includes ORCHID show plus a complimentary cocktail

6pm to 7:30 pm – Cocktails and dinner available

7:30 pm – ORCHID show

Address: THE PLEASURE GARDEN – 299 NE 38th street Miami, FL 33137 (38th Street and Biscayne Boulevard)

To buy tickets, click on

http://www.orchidtheshow.com/

Use my discount code: BEAT

Contact me for further information,
Rick Morgan
rickmorganrrt@live.com
(786) 543 9286 cell/text
www.facebook.com/allforloverick

Midnight at Cirque Du Monde New Year’s Eve 2013 12/31/12

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“Midnight at Cirque Du Monde” New Year’s Eve 2013
Monday, 12/31/2012, 08:00 pm – 05:00 am
548570_536054789739471_1082156904_nSafi Restaurant & Gourmet Market
20 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

Here’s to the friendships. To the tales we’ve told. To the people we’ve met. To the memories we’ve created.

Join Freedom Concierge Services and BP Media and Partners for the finale event.

Entice, Enrich and Excite your senses in a world of Cirque wonders.

Bring in 2013 in absolute elegance at Safi Restaurant & Gourmet Market in the heart of Miami.

Come and celebrate the New Year in this beautiful 14,000 square ft venue and watch the fireworks and the Orange Drop in style.

Sounds by legendary DJ, Eddie Ayala

Photographs by Bob Quesada from wine tasting at XIXON on 12/19/12

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You put together about thirty four of the best Spanish wines, serve them in the best Spanish restaurant, bring in aged Manchego cheese, add Jamón Ibérico-“A gastronomic Jewel” (more on that in a minute),  get the Web City Girls to promote it …and you end up with: “Navidad a la Española” or “Christmas Spanish Style”.

Xixón  at 2101 Coral Way in Miami, was the place to be this past Wednesday as a few hundred people gathered to celebrate the Holidays by participating in a wine tasting incorporating live music,social media, raffles, contests and giveaways.

The restaurant, named after the Asturias region of Spain called Gijón, also offered Jamón Ibérico which is ham, made from the black footed, free range, acorn fed pig from the Salamanca region of Spain. The ham is cured for up to 48 months. The flavor is indescribable. If you thought that ham had too much cholesterol, consider this: Because of the pig’s diet of acorns, much of the fat is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Just try it.

If it is any indication of just how good this party was, let’s just say that twitter is still buzzing 24 hours after the event.

As I was enjoying the evening festivities, sampling an awesome Ribera del Duero Reserva, Lidia Hernandez who does the PR for the restaurant came by smiled and said in Spanish: ”…well…you can’t complaint… great wine, great cheese and great ham…” to which I answered: “ You are right…from here to heaven…” then I remembered the rumor: the world ends this Friday… hmmm I better eat some more and get some more wine… just in case.

For a list of the wines please scroll past the photos.

If you cannot see the images please click on post title.

www.bobquesada.com

fb: Bob Quesada Photographer

To order wines:  info@xixoncafe.com

D.O. RIOJA

Marques de legarda Cza.2008                      Marques de Legarda Rva.2007    Marques de Legarda Gran Rva.

 

D.O. BIERZO

Tres Racimos 2007                                         Viña de Canes Crianza 2003

 

D.O. RIBERA DEL DUERO

PAGO DE LOS CAPELLANES

Joven Roble                     Crianza 2009         Reserva 2008       Nogal 2005           Picon 2005            Magnum

D.O. CAVA

Torello Brut Rva.              Torello Rose Rva.

 

D.O. RIBERA DEL DUERO

CONDE DE SIRUELA

Riberal Joven 2011          Barrica 2010                 Crianza 2007                Reserva 2006               Magnum

D.O. TORO

Muruve  Joven 2010         Muruve  Crza.  2009         Muruve  Rva.   2008

 

D.O. COSTERS DEL SEGRE

Ekam 2011 Riesling                        Taleia 2011 Sou.Blnc       Quest 2010 Cabrnt

D.O. MONTSANT

Faunus 2010                 Nuvol Blanco 2011

 

D.O. PRIORAT

Flors del Priorat 2011      Gotes 2010           Negre de Negres         Somni  2009       Tros de Clos 2010

Tros Negre 2010       Trossos Sants 2010    Tros Blanc 2009

 

30% discount per bottle

Salute To Vienna New Year’s Concert 12/30/12

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Salute To Vienna New Year’s Concert
viennaDecember 30 @ 7pm
Knight Concert Hall
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
Click Here For Tickets
Or call 305-949-6722 today!

Party Like It’s 1899!
The Strauss Symphony of America
András Deák, conductor (Budapest)
Marcela Cerno, soprano (Vienna)
Eduardo Aladrén, tenor (Madrid)
Dancers from Vienna Imperial Ballet

A brilliant new cast of over 75 musicians, stellar European singers and dancers inspire and delight with a lighthearted blend of charming Viennese favorites, featuring famous Strauss waltzes, polkas and operetta excerpts from Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and more.
A glorious way to celebrate the new year!

Augusto Soledade Brazzdance 2/8/13-2/9/13

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Augusto Soledade Brazzdance
BrazzdanceFebruary 8 & 9
Carnival Studio Theater
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Click Here For Tickets
Or call 305-949-6722 today!

“A combination of wildness and precision!” The Miami Herald
An intoxicating blend of Argentine tango and American hip-hop makes up the DNA of BrazzDance’s entertaining, high-energy Cordel, the newest work by artistic director Augusto Soledade. The company’s triumphant return to the Carnival Studio Theater also features Kayala, which boasts the company’s sizzling trademark fusion of irresistible African rhythms and abundant Brazilian sensuality.

Choreographer Augusto Soledade is a native Brazilian based in Miami. A nationally recognized choreographer and dance scholar, Soledade is the recipient of the 2012 State of Florida Individual Artist Fellowship, the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship Award in 2008 and Dance Miami Choreographer Fellowship in 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2012. Soledade is a recent winner of the 2012 Knight Arts Challenge in support of the Miami Dance Mecca Project.

Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Center Host Christmas Celebration to benefit Homeless and Needy 12/21/12

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Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Center Host Christmas Celebration to benefit Homeless and Needy
Friday, December 21, 2012. (See times below)
Miami Rescue Mission
2020 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127
Broward Outreach Center Hollywood
2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33020
Broward Outreach Center Pompano
1700 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Miami Rescue Mission – Beginning at 9:30 AM, group and individual volunteers will start the day by providing coffee, fruit and pastries for attendees. ARAMARK, State Farm, The Hackett Group and other organizations have helped supply and collect toys for the needy children of South Florida. The Christmas event will last from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon with entertainment including the Regeneration Singers (a group of the formerly homeless) as well as performances from various local churches and entertainment groups. The Christmas meal is to be served at 11:00 AM as the street will be blocked off to accommodate the nearly 3,000 homeless and needy families expected to attend on the Miami campus.
 
Broward Outreach Center: Hollywood – Beginning at 10:00 AM, the Christmas Celebration will begin with dozens of volunteers helping celebrate with formerly homeless men, women and children. Starting at 11:00 AM a delicious lunch will be served by wonderful volunteers. Santa will arrive around noon with special deliveries for everyone. Some of the great give-a-ways and toys benefitting the formerly homeless were donated by Saint Bonaventure Catholic Church, Potential Church and many individual donors.
 
Broward Outreach Center: Pompano – Beginning at 3:00 PM, dozens of individual volunteers, and Broward College – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will decorate and Santa Claus will help give over 200 gifts to the needy children in attendance. All adults will receive a Hope Tote bags filled with hygiene products and clothes. A Christmas feast Hosted by Whole Foods Market will be served at 4:30 PM, with wonderful music and entertainment.

Baptist Health Presents 42nd Annual Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast featuring Sammie Smith 12/29/12

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Baptist Health Presents 42nd Annual Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast featuring Sammie Smith
Saturday, December 29th , 7:30 a.m.
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132

Tickets for the Baptist Health Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast are $30 each or $500 to sponsor a table of 10. The event is open to the public. For ticket information, call 305-445-1600. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as they celebrate athletes, coaches and participating communities at the 42nd annual Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast.  Baptist Health South Florida once again will sponsor the prayer breakfast.  This year’s breakfast includes a raffle that features exclusive travel and leisure prizes.  The breakfast will be emceed by former South Florida television sportscaster Khambrel Marshal and will feature guest speaker, Sammie Smith.

Sammie Smith was born and raised in Central Florida, where he fell in love with football at an early age. While playing at Apopka High School, he began a legendary football career and was recruited by Florida State University under Coach Bobby Bowden. At FSU, he demonstrated his extraordinary talents as a running back and played with football great, Deion Sanders. Smith was drafted in the first round by the Miami Dolphins under Coach Don Shula. As a running back with the Dolphins, he played with Dan Marino and later went on to play for the Denver Broncos with Coach Dan Reeves and John Elway. His NFL career ended when he was injured, and Smith retired from the game he loved. Following his retirement from football, he made a bad decision that landed him in federal prison, where he served several years. There he deepened his faith and accepted his calling to ministry after being released in 2001. For more than a decade, he has been speaking publicly about his experiences and working with student athletes through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He currently lives in Lake County, Florida, with his wife, Shalonda, and their children.

Baptist Health South Florida is the largest faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region. Baptist Health includes Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute, and Baptist Outpatient Services. Baptist Health Foundation, the organization’s fundraising arm, supports services at all hospitals and facilities affiliated with Baptist Health. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net and connect with BaptistHealthSF on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. 

Bird Road Art Walk-The Hioliday edition 12/15/12

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Bird Road Art Walk-The Hioliday edition
Saturday, 12/15/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BRAD-2012-Holiday-editionBird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
4229 SW 75 Ave, Florida 33155
Facebook Link

Join art enthusiasts and collectors for the holiday edition of the Bird Road Art Walk, on Saturday, December 15th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of live demonstrations, glass blowing, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, drawing, painting, photography, installations, performance art, spoken word, poetry, dance, music and meet the artists who create them. This event is free and open to the public so invite your friends and family to join us.

Start your Art Walk at any of the participating venues. Enjoy ample free parking and a free shuttle service that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery.

Click here for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

Free Gift Wrapping at Dadeland, Sunset Place and The Falls 12/15/12-12/24/12

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Free Gift Wrapping at Dadeland, Sunset Place & The Falls
Sunday, 12/15/2012 – 12/24/2012, 10:00 am –
The Falls
The Falls Mall,
8888 SW 136 St., Florida Miami
Webpage Link

Starting December 15th, volunteers from Christ Fellowship (CF) church in Miami will be offering shoppers at The Falls, Dadeland and Sunset Place free gift wrapping this holiday season. This is the X consecutive year CF volunteers have provided shoppers with free gift wrapping at local malls.

“Christ Fellowship is passionate about reaching beyond our church walls,” said Missions Director, Jorge Molina. “Whether we are putting up hurricane shutters for our elderly neighbors, donating Thanksgiving baskets to families in need, providing free dental services to the under resourced in our community, or simply wrapping gifts for holiday shoppers in the mall – we are passionate about serving our community!”

Ayikodans 25th Anniversary Season 2/15/13-2/17/13

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Ayikodans 25th Anniversary Season
AyikodansFebruary 15-17
Carnival Studio Theater (in the Ziff Ballet Opera House)
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Member On Sale: Now!
Public On Sale: December 17
Buy Tickets Online
Or call 305-949-6722 today!

Ayikodans premiered at the Arsht Center after the Center’s President & CEO John Richard, alongside prominent community leaders, joined forces to save the dance troupe following the devastation of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Since then, the stunning ensemble, based out of Port Au Prince, has received glowing international media attention. Most notably, founder/artistic director Jeanguy Saintus was invited by Lincoln Center to stage a piece for its prestigious Out of Doors festival, a performance which earned Saintus high praise from The New York Times.

In a triumphant celebration of its 25th Anniversary season, Ayikodans – including the full company of dancers, drummers, and vocalists – returns to their Miami family and the Arsht Center with an all-new program for Miami audiences.

The Nutcracker, A Magical New Play at Carnival Studio Theater through 12/30/12

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The Nutcracker, A Magical New Play
Through December 30, 2012
nutcrackerCarnival Studio Theater
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL
Buy Tickets Online

This fantastical expansion of a holiday classic is not a ballet, but rather a play about one loving family’s recovery from a terrible and surprising loss. Based on the original E.T.A. Hoffmann story, the play centers on young Clara’s journey to save Christmas and bring her broken family back together—making this production a splendidly empowering Christmas story and a wholly different take on the classic tale! This contemporary holiday theater piece weaves together riveting dialogue, astonishing puppetry, original songs and spellbinding spectacle to tell a heartwarming, darkly moving story of magic and hope.

Day After Tomorrow Project 12/22/12

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Day After Tomorrow Project
dayaftertomorrowSaturday, December 22, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Villa 221
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, FL 33132

Presale tickets starting at $20 before December 15!
www.wanttickets.com/DAT

Day After Tomorrow Project Aims to Celebrate Life, Music and Charity at their First Annual Event Benefiting Toys for Tots on December 22, 2012 in a Holiday Day + Night Festival Boasting Twenty Musical Acts
 
Mayans predicted the world would end on December 21, 2012. However, the Day After Tomorrow Project, produced by Two J’s, predicts we will live to see the end of a myth and the beginning of a new yearly holiday tradition. The Toys for Tots benefit event taking place on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Villa 221 will celebrate life with live music, celebrity DJ sets, holiday-inspired costume contests, food and drinks in a day-long festive environment kicking off at 2 p.m. and going strong through the night.
 
Guests will enjoy DJ sets by the electronic duo, The White Panda as well as moombathon duo direct from NYC, Sazon Booya. The impressive lineup includes tweny acts including Miami’s own Problem Kids who recently opened for Rakim’s Miami show and are quickly becoming hip-hop heavy hitters.
 
All guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots to receive a free drink as part of the toy drive initiative. In addition, sponsors such as Shots Miami will offer complimentary shots from 2 to 4 p.m. Nestor Miranda Collection will also provide complimentary cigars from 2 to 6 p.m. and Alessandro Martino will be snapping group pictures for all to take home as an event souvenir. The electronic dance party will kick into high gear after sundown with glow accessories provided by N&K Designs.

Miami City Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker 12/14/12-12/24/12

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Miami City Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Friday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 16 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Au-Rene Theater
201 SW Fifth Ave.
Fort Lauderdale

Thursday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 22 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 23 at 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Monday, December 24 at 1 p.m.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami

Miami City Ballet School Students from Miami-Dade And Broward Counties to Perform with MCB’s Internationally-Acclaimed Dancers!

Tickets range in price from $20 to $74 and are available online at miamicityballet.org, at the MCB box office by phone at (305) 929-7010 or toll-free at (877) 929-7010 or in person: 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
 
Tickets also on sale at:
Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami  (305) 949-6722 ● arshtcenter.org
Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale  (954) 462-0222 ● browardcenter.org
 
A Nutcracker doll will come to life, a Sugar Plum Fairy will dance, snowflakes will fall and smiles from children of all ages will rain down as Miami City Ballet, Florida’s Internationally Acclaimed Company under the direction of Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez, presents its enchanting holiday production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker TM at the Broward Center – Au-Rene Theater – December 14 through 16 in Fort Lauderdale and at the Adrienne Arsht Center – Ziff Ballet Opera House – December 20 through 24 in Miami. Students from Miami-Dade and Broward counties, enrolled in the prestigious Miami City Ballet School, will perform in the production along with the Company’s internationally-acclaimed dancers.  
 
Based on the story The Nutcracker and The Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffmann, George Balanchine’s The NutcrackerTM is a captivating tale of a little girl’s Christmas Eve dream about a handsome prince, a mouse king, toy soldiers and dancers from faraway lands set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky, brought to life by a cast of more than 100 dancers and children.                                                                         
 
Nothing short of a feel-good, Broadway spectacular, this elaborate, full-scale musical stage production features glorious sets, lavish costumes and magical special effects. Families will be captivated watching a Christmas tree that soars from twelve to thirty feet tall, beautiful ballerinas dancing amid a live blizzard, flying sleighs, a Nutcracker doll that turns into a handsome Prince and fanciful choreography that takes the entire family on a magical journey to the Land of the Sweets. 
 
With its sumptuous décor and dazzling character dance numbers, Miami City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ is a must-see holiday extravaganza for everyone, young and old: children, parents and grandparents!

Jonathan Adler’s 100 Ways to Happy Chic Your Life Book Tour 12/19/12

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Jonathan Adler’s 100 Ways to Happy Chic Your Life Book Tour
Wednesday, 12/19/2012, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
100-Ways-to-Happy-Chic_Invite_MiamiJonathan Adler Miami
4040 N.E. 2nd Ave.,
Miami , Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Jonathan Adler invites you to toast his NEW BOOK with Autographs, Nibbly Bits, Fist Bumps, and Holiday Giving.

10% of the sales from the evening benefit Miami Children’s Museum

Project L.E.A.P. GLBTQ Youth-Centered Performing Arts Initiative

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GLBTQ Youth-Centered Performing Arts Initiative “Project L.E.A.P.” Classes
LEAPSaturday, November 24, 2012 until May 2013, every Saturday 3-6 PM
Miami Dance Studio
222 NE 25 Street
Miami, 33137

Final Performance:
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

GLBTQ or GLBTQ-friendly youth register by e-mailing info@miadancestudio.com or dialing (305) 572-1119.

Pioneer Winter Collective receives a grant to support Project L.E.A.P.(Living Equality through Arts and Performance)from The Miami Foundation’s GLBT Community Projects Fund. Project L.E.A.P. will provide free dance and creative communication workshops for GLBTQ 14-18 year-old youth and their allies with a culminating community performance at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.

Pioneer Winter Collectivereceived a grant from The Miami Foundation’s GLBT Community Projects Fund for Project L.E.A.P.(Living Equality through Arts and Performance), aneffort to increase self-efficacy, provide cultural opportunities and artist mentoring, and foster community understanding of GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) youth issues by utilizingthe performing arts as a vehicle for social awareness.

“We are grateful to The Miami Foundation for investing in Project L.E.A.P. and our mission of promoting the performing arts as a means of community engagement,” saysPioneer Winter, director of Project L.E.A.P.“This generous grant allows us to offer free classes in dance and creative communication to kids who may not otherwise have the opportunity to cultivate their talent in the arts. The project also aims to instill confidence by providing a performance opportunity and a platform for self-expression.”

These opportunities are important to Miami-Dade’s youth because there are few programs as comprehensive as Project L.E.A.P. in Florida. Key features of Project L.E.A.P. include:
• Providing weekly dance and creative communication classes ledbylocal teaching artists for six months –every Saturday 3-6 PM at Miami Dance Studio (222 NE 25 Street, Miami, 33137).
• Providing a network of professional artists in the Miami-Dade community to participants for continued resources, communication, and support beyondthe six months.
• Facilitate a culminating side-by-side performance in May 2013 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Peacock Foundation Studio.
• Access to local cultural and performance venues to compliment their Project L.E.A.P. sessions.
• GLBTQ-identifying youth will be able to work closely with their peers, developing their own unique methods of performance to draw connections and relate to one another.
• Visiting speaking artists will serve as mentors throughout the project, in conjunction with the main teaching artists. These speakers will provide the participants with anecdotes and their experience as socially conscious artists.
• Participants will have open discussions to generate ideas and knowledge pertaining to different topics important to youth, whether it is health, identity, community, etc.
• Project LEAP will work closely with local GLBTQ youth advocate organizations like Pridelines Youth Services and high school Gay-Straight Alliances to ensure the program benefits its participants.

“This project is aligned with the priorities of The Miami Foundation,” said President and CEO Javier Alberto Soto of The Miami Foundation. “The charitable resources that donors provide allow us to address emerging needs and invest in programs such as Project L.E.A.P.that nurture the artistic and social development of our youth, thereby creating conscientious citizens and lifelong supporters of the arts.”

Miami Jewish Film Festival Calendar 1/26/13-2/4/13

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Miami Jewish Film Festival Calendar
Hava Naglia Chairs-JennyJimenez_copyrightJan. 26 – Feb. 4, 2013
Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami, Coral Gables
Frank Theaters at Intracoastal Mall, North Miami Beach
Regal Cinema South Beach 18, Miami Beach.
For complete movie listings and to purchase tickets log on to www.miamijewishfilmfestival.com or call 1-888-585-FILM

Miami Jewish Film Festival Turns Sweet 16

Hava Nagila (The Movie) opens the Miami Jewish Film Festival on Saturday, January 26, with a toe-tapping, hand clapping romp through the history and mystery of this ubiquitous party song. Festival organizers are planning Miami’s Biggest Hora Happening on Tuesday, Jan 22nd at MAR -JCC, to pay tribute to the classic song that has become an integral part of Jewish celebrations.

The ten-day film festival brings award-winning national and international dramas, thought-provoking documentaries about cultural diversity and racism, and endearing stories that explore friendship, trust and the art of forgiveness.

From Scratch A Festival of New Plays 12/10/12

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"From Scratch" A Festival of New Plays
scratchMonday, 12/10/2012, 7 pm to 9 pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Ave.
Miami FL 3315
FREE & open to the public

Join us for a spectacular evening of staged readings of new work and works-in-process by this year’s Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ Playwright Development Program playwrights.

Over the course of the two-year program, master playwright Deborah Zoe Laufer is guiding Andie Arthur, Edward Excaliber, Vanessa Garcia and Susan Westfall in creating new short and full-length plays. The "From Scratch" Festival showcases exciting new pieces running from one minute to ten minutes each.

This fast-paced evening includes: a look at love from the three point line; the consequences of a truly creepy birthday present coming to life; the duel between Edward Cullen (Twilight) and Edward Rochester (Jane Eyre) for a young woman’s mind; and the imponderables of a young man and an older woman meeting in a pawn shop, ready to sell treasured possessions.

Ceramic League of Miami Exhibit Opening 12/12/12

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Ceramic League of Miami Exhibit Opening
rubinWednesday, December 12th, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157

Free and open to the public.

he Deering Estate at Cutler welcomes artists from the Ceramic League of Miami for their annual group exhibition!
 
The exhibit will be on display daily through January 20, 2013 and is free with Estate admission.

The Ceramic League of Miami was founded in 1950 with the purpose of educating members and the general public in all aspects of ceramics.
 
Several visiting artist workshops are offered during the year bringing nationally known ceramicists to teach and inspire the membership and the public. For more information, please visit www.ceramicleaguemiami.org .

Image:  Noreen Rubin, Orchids by the Book

Live Magic at Ave 74 -The Wizard of Ahs 12/22/12

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Live Magic at Ave 74 -The Wizard of Ahs
Saturday, 12/22/2012, 11:00 am – 09:00 pm
MagicAve 74-Miami Art Gallery
4432 SW 74th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link

Live Magic at Ave 74 – The Wizards of Ahs

Saturday December 22, Ave 74 located at 4432 SW 74th Ave will be hosting “The Wizard of Ahs “ live magic show. Illusions to up close magic will dazzle the 100 seat theater for kids to adults show runs an hour and 25 mins. Four shows at 11am, 2pm, 5pm, & 7:30pm. Limited Seating. $5 if you RSVP on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ave74 or $10 at the door. For more info call 305-666-3355.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Art of Basketball on 11/5/12

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from Art of  Basketball on Wednesday, December 5, 2012.

Art of Basketball hours are Wednesday, December 5th – Sunday, December 9th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2048 NW Miami Court,Miami, FL 33127.

“Art of Basketball is a collaboration between the NBA and Public Works Department that transforms the official NBA backboard and the 2011 NBA All-Star Game basketball court (the floor) into a collection of original artworks under license from the NBA.”

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

Pacquiao V Marquez – 4th boxing encounter- Official Miami Watch Party @ Wonderland 12/8/12

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Pacquiao V Marquez – 4th boxing encounter- Official Miami Watch Party @ Wonderland
Sunday, 12/08/2012, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
PVMWonderland
7778 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33138
Eventbrite Link

You are cordially invited to the Official MiamiWatch Party: Pacquiao V Marquez- 4th Boxing Encounter at Wonderland “Upscale Gentelman’s Club”

It’s the biggest against the best and it doesn’t get much better or brighter. Boxing’s biggest star, undefeated Pacquiao, and his arch nemisis, Marquez, will align their super powers when they meet this Saturday. The mega-fight will take place Saturday, December 8th, and you’ll see it all at WONDERLAND. We welcome you to come watch and party with us, from the first punch, to the last dance. Beautiful ladies, Great Music, Drinks and Fun, and the right Ambiance for a perfect nightlife experience.

Dress Code: Proper attire ( No T-shirts / No Sneakers )

Must RSVP Online
Be sure to mention you are a guest of ‘Mexicanos en Miami’ for reduced admission of $20.00. If you do not mention ‘Mexicanos en Miami’ you will get charged the regular cover charge.

*Ladies and couples are welcomed

*Black Label Whiskey and Absolut Vodka bottle specials for our group till 12am ($200 USD plus tip & tax)

*Please consider bottle service and early arrival as a means to guarantee admission and a great experience.

For large groups, corporate event booking and bottle service please reach us at mexicanosenmiami@gmail.com

│ Full Bar│ Fine Dining│Gentelmen’s Club│ Ladies Welcome │ 21+ ID required | Proper Attire│VIP Limo Service

Wonderland Miami, the ultimate gentlemen’s club that embraces fine dining, exciting nightlife, and full friction entertainment. Whether you want to relax and have a drink after a long work day, watch a sports game or boxing match, or just have a boys’ night out, Wonderland is the place to be! It also offers a variety of bachelor party packages that will guarantee your last night of freedom may have you thinking twice about taking the plunge.

Questions feel free to send an email to mexicanosenmiami@gmail.com

Out of the Trunk shopping bazaar 12/8/12

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Out of the Trunk shopping bazaar
Saturday, 12/08/2012, 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
Out-of-the-TrunkMiami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33126
More Info Link

Guilt-free shopping is here! On Saturday, Dec. 8, guests can shop ‘til they drop for the holidays by purchasing VIP admission to the “Out of the Trunk” shopping bazaar at the Miami Airport Convention Center, and all proceeds from the VIP ticket sales will benefit Nico’s Promise, the comprehensive hospital-based bereavement program of Miami Children’s Hospital.

More than 50 vendors, including ALX Couture, Betsy’s Pearls, The Dressing Room, Tabelina,Tutti Bambini, BOS Jewelers, Petra Candles, Navarro Discount Pharmacy with its perfumes, The Paper Boutique, and Yoli’s Bowtique, will be ready for holiday shoppers at the convention center at 711 NW 72 Avenue, Miami, FL 33126.

General admission is $10 for the event, which takes place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The VIP tickets for charity are $30 and include a special preview exclusively for VIP ticketholders from 9 a.m. until noon. VIPs will be treated to special retailer deals, before general admission, and will receive a goody bag including a $25 gift card for Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. VIP tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information or to purchase VIP or general admission tickets, visit www.outofthetrunk.net.

The Beginning Of The End 12/12/12

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The Beginning Of The End (12-12-12)
Wednesday, 12/12/2012, 08:00 pm – 02:30 am
12-12-121Churchill’s Pub
5501 Northeast 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33137,
5501 Northeast 2nd Avenue Miami, FL, Florida Miami
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The Beginning Of The End ! 12-12-12 is a once in a lifetime date in which a once in a lifetime show will be held at Churchill’s Pub. Hosting will be The Midnight Hour featuring other local bands such as, Drawing Bored, Dyslexic Postcards, Zen The Band and out of town artists Jack Littman (California), Keith Kenny (New York).

Sexiest Tuesday Industry Night Guaranteed 12/4/12

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Sexiest Tuesday Industry Night Guaranteed!
Tuesday, 12/04/2012, 10:00 pm –
In-the-biz-Tuesday-Wonderland-rickc1Wonderland Miami
7770 Biscayne Blvd,
miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link

Rick C Presents

Sizzling hot Industry Tuesdays @Wonderland Miami!

All my guests receive complimentary admission until 1am!
Text first and last name along with number of guests to

***786 303 2787 or 786 273 7401***

Rick C
VIP host
Wonderland Miami
786 303 2787 / 786 273 7401
Twitter @hmc2575
Instagram @hmc2575

PechaKucha Night Miami 12/1/12

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PechaKucha Night Miami
Saturday, 12/01/2012, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
198040_10152312552815061_1039559862_nLa Comunidad
6400 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link

ARTOVATION – Contemporary Art in the Digital Age
The way artists, curators, galleries, museums, and journalists have utilized Internet technology, mobile communication, and social media has created new opportunities for discussion, creativity and expression. Eight dynamic speakers will cover the new and innovative ways we are experiencing art in the palm of our hands, behind the computer, in public, at art fairs, and in museums.

The Rhythm Foundation presents Arnaldo Antunes 12/1/12

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The Rhythm Foundation presents Arnaldo Antunes Brazilian singer/songwriter/poet in concert
AntunesMSaturday, December 1st, 8PM
Manuel Artime Theater
900 SW 1 Street
Miami

Tickets are $35, online or by phone at 305-672-5202, or at area Brazilian shops, or Books & Books in Coral Gables.

Antunes is one of the most creative voices in Brazilian popular music today. His work spans genres from the 1980s rock group Titas, to his participation in the global smash hit Tribalistas with Marisa Monte and Carlinhos Brown, to a solo career that encompasses his love of poetry and experimental arts. Now he visits Miami en route to a date at Carnegie Hall’s prestigious "Voices from Latin America" series.

Photographs of Pop-Up Piano Miami Pre-Art Basel Mixer at Miami Iron Side on 11/28/12

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Pop-up Piano Miami presented by Steinway & Sons Miami and Miami Iron Side Pre-Art Basel Mixer at Miami Iron Side on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Here are the artists that were picked this year to create their own inspired pianos: Alexander Mijares (mijares.com); Desiree Kawass (desireekawass.com); Federico Carosio III (federicocarosioiii.com); Ivan Roque (allhailtla.com/Home.html); Rodrigo Gaya (rgayaphoto.photoshelter.com); Ross Von Rosenberg (rossvon7design.com); Ruben Ubiera (urbanpopsoul.com); and Waseone (iamwaseone.com)

“The Black Key Group (Whitney Lykins and Isabella Acker) created a special host committee of young, savvy professionals throughout South Florida to assist in creating, executing, and facilitating Pop-Up Piano Miami. From curating artists to securing locations for the pianos, the following list of people volunteered on the committee: Patricia Baro (Mixed Media Collective); Gaudi Castro (HEARD.); Meris Thomas (Freelancer – Event Production); Arnaud Pages (Macias Advertising); Daniel Rivero (WLRN); and Jessica Wade Pfeffer (Jessica Wade Inc.).”

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Christmas Sale 12/1/12

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Christmas Sale
Saturday, 12/01/2012, 12:00 pm – 06:30 pm
Arte Venezolano
7432 SW 42 street,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link

HOLIDAY SALE STARTS THIS WEEK!!

This is a great opportunity to explore our art offerings and receive a 10% to 50% discount on all artworks…now is a great time to buy art!

Star december 1st to december 22nd

Do not miss it…………………….

Giving Thanks to the Different Colors of Autism Fundraiser 11/30/12

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Giving Thanks to the Different Colors of Autism Fundraiser
Friday, 11/30/2012, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
ThanksgivingFIUEvent2012FinalFlorida International University Patricia and Philip Frost Art Museum
Florida International University Patricia and Philip Frost Art Museum 10975 sw 17 street,
miami, Florida 33174
Webpage Link

S.T.A.R.S. School for Autism is a non-profit organization with a commitment to provide a tailored learning experience for children with autism. The primary mission of S.T.A.R.S. is to provide an individualized scientifically varied education to children with autism. Through partnerships with the community and families, our students receive an integrative and systemic approach to education, aimed to help children reach their optimal potential.

S.T.A.R.S School for Autism is one of the very few schools in the State of Florida to incorporate holistic methods as part of the schools curriculum and is the first school in Miami-Dade to offer early intervention to children with autism. This holistic approach is implemented through DAP Wellness’ C.H.E.S.S. (Children’s Holistic Educational Support Services) program which is designed to meet the specific educational, developmental and emotional needs of each and every S.T.A.R.S. student and family.

S.T.A.R.S. is playing an important role in helping children and families whose lives are impacted by Autism. This important work is supported largely by the support of generous donors and partners who contribute to our cause. Without the continued support of generous donors like; El Dorado, TD Bank, CAC Medical Centers, POSH Beauty Studio, and Cao Chocolates the mission of S.T.A.R.S would not be feasible. Without contribution from these remarkable organizations and others, the financial resources that are unavoidably necessary to maintain the level of excellence we have achieved in education and environment for our students will likely go unmet.

S.T.A.R.S. is still working to reach its yearly philanthropic goal. We need help from the community in order to continue providing much needed services to low-income families in our community who are in need of assistance. In order to continue making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by the work of S.T.A.R.S. School for Autism, it is vital for us to meet this goal.

Join us on Friday, November 30, 2012 as S.T.A.R.S. School for Autism will be giving thanks and celebrating the advances made in the education and wellness of our students, at the 2nd Annual “Giving Thanks to the Different Colors of Autism.” The evening will begin at 6:00pm at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University, and will feature open galleries, food & drink, music, a raffle, a silent auction with prizes such as; a makeover at POSH Beauty Salon, tickets to see the Miami Heat, an inclusive trip to the 2013 Emmy Awards, and more! There will also be a very special surprise that will feature the students of S.T.A.R.S. displaying their many colors! A minimum donation of $25.00 per person will be collect upon entrance.
All proceeds for this event will go to support the education and therapies of the S.T.A.R.S. students. For more information on our program and contact information can be found on our website: www.starsautism.org.

Where Is Le Baron? Campaign during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 12/4/12-12/9/12

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Where Is Le Baron
Unofficial Team Headquarters
December 4-9, 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Free Spirit Bar
100 21st St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.whereislebaron.com
facebook.com/whereislebaron
Twitter: @lebaronfamily / #whereislebaron / @laclique_paris
lebaronfamily.tumblr.com

Le Baron & La Clique Announce “Where Is Le Baron?” Campaign at Art Basel Miami Beach 2012
A new location every night, to renew the landscape of Art Basel festivities

From December 4th to 9th 2012, Le Baron’s team & artists will once again re-locate under the palm trees of Miami Beach and bring to life Art Basel by night. Since 2005, Le Baron has been a fundamental part of the weekly festivities, having taken residence at The Delano Hotel for the last five editions.

This year, Le Baron has chosen to offer a new concept, a travelling Le Baron which will become alive at a different location every night. The address will be kept secret until 6:00 PM of each evening and released via the Iphone app “Where is Le Baron?” in addition to Le Baron website, twitter and facebook.

To download the “Where is Le Baron?” app and stay up to date on all the Le Baron Family’s adventures, visit the website.

MANO Fine Art presents Inspired by Red 12/15/12

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MANO Fine Art presents Inspired by Red
Saturday, 12/15/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Inspired-by-RED-facebook-invitation1MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link

Join MANO Fine Art for the Opening Reception of “Inspired by Red” a contemporary group show featuring work by: Eva Avila, Luis Berros, Toa Castellano, Chenco, Daniel Garcia, Patricia Gomez, Antonio Guerrero, Josepo, Monique Lassooij, MANO, George Rodez and Derek Wilson.

Red is strong and confident. Red is exciting and sexy. Red is joy and celebration. Red is life. The exhibition, “Inspired by RED” is imbued with the cultural relevance of the color red. In some works it is used literally to represent things that are naturally red, in others it is used as a metaphor. However, it is the underlying emotional qualities of the color that dominates the exhibit.

MANO Fine Art Project Space:
MANO Fine Art Project Space is the working studio of Miami-based artist MANO and an exhibition and project space for art related events. MANO Fine Art participates in the Bird Road Art Walk, held on the third
Saturday of each month and is also open by appointment.

For more information contact 305.467.6819 or visit http://www.manofineart.com/

“It’s Better in Brownsville” Launch Party 12/2/12

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“It’s Better in Brownsville” Launch Party
Sunday, 12/02/2012, 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Jefferson Reaves Park
3090 NW 50 St ,
Miami, Florida 33142
More Info Link

“It’s Better in Brownsville” Launch Party

Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida (NHSSF) hosts a community opening day and ice cream social to celebrate the community revitalization for the Brownsville neighborhood of Miami. This event is presented by NHSSF, community partners, and Blue Bell ice cream for their generous donation of ice cream treats.

WHO:
ALL residents, businesses, and stakeholders of Brownsville

WHEN:
Sunday, December 2, 2012
2PM – 4PM

WHY:
To celebrate Brownsville

WHERE:
Jefferson Reaves Park
3090 NW 50 St
Miami, FL 33142

RSVP:
LatondaJ@nhssf.org

Meet your neighbors • Interact with local businesses • Buy delicious food from local vendors • Listen to great music • Purchase “It’s Better in Brownsville” garden flags • Check out the brand new Brownsville website

Screening of “United in Anger: A History of ACT UP” in recognition of World AIDS Day 12/1/12

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Screening of “United in Anger: A History of ACT UP” in recognition of World AIDS Day
Saturday, 12/01/2012, 02:00 pm –
united-in-angerMiami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

The first feature-length documentary about ACT UP (the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power), documents the story of a small group of people who initiated the events that forced the U.S. government and mainstream media to deal with the AIDS crisis.

Dr. Michael Kolber, Director, Comprehensive AIDS Program University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine will attend and update audience on current local initiatives.

Distributed for Day With(out) Art by Visual AIDS. Day Without Art (DWA) began on December 1st 1989 as the national day of action and mourning in response to the AIDS crisis. Starting in 1997, Visual AIDS added the parentheses to highlight the proactive programming of art projects by artists living with HIV/AIDS, and art about AIDS, that were taking place around the world.

Visual AIDS utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists, and preserving legacy, because AIDS is not over.

FREE and open to the public.
Secure garage parking at 50 NW 2nd Ave ($5 with MAM validation)
Metrorail: Government Center Station (walk one block south)

Arthritis Foundation Held Annual Walk At Amelia Earhart Park

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(Miami, Florida) – The Arthritis Foundation held their annual Miami-Dade Arthritis Walk at the Amelia Earhart Park in early November.  Hundreds gathered onsite to begin the customary walk that helps raise awareness to improve the lives of those suffering from arthritis or related diseases.  Monies raised at the event are placed in programs that facilitate information and preventive care to those individuals prone to develop the disease, and to other care programs that are developed to provide assistance to those who have already been diagnosed. 

Among the honorees was Henry “Turlte” Thomas, Community Honorary Chair.  Thomas is the head coach of the FIU baseball team which was able to reach the NCAA Regionals two years in a row.  Coach Thomas very proudly accepted his title to increase community involvement at the Arthritis Walk. 

Medical Honorary Chair, Jorge L.Orbay, M.D. is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hands and upper extremities.  Dr. Orbay has developed implant systems that have significantly improved the lives of his patients, and continues to make a remarkable difference through his Miami Hand and Upper Extremity Institute which provides specialized care, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation to arthritis patients. 

Kiyah Hall was the Child Honoree.  Hall was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of six.  Through the Arthritis Foundation, her family is optimistic that she will be able to lead a perfectly normal life.

Arthritis is the nation’s most common cause of disability with over 50 million men, women and children diagnosed.  The Arthritis Foundation organizes the nationwide Arthritis walk every year in an effort to continue raising awareness and be able to fund its fight against arthritis.

The walk featured live entertainment, refreshments, food stations, healthy activities, educational opportunities and a kid’s area for face painting, a petting zoo and pony rides. 

Members of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club (CGWC) showed their support alongside President, Mireya Kilmon, who for many years has been battling arthritis.  CGWC was a bronze sponsor along with Dunkin Donuts, Interval International, Miami Party Entertainment, SeaFreight and Preferred Care Partners.

Saul & Theresa Esman Foundation was the Platinum sponsor, followed by Silver sponsors Goya, The Hand Institute, Kendall Pain Relief Center and Leon Medical Centers.

FIU also made an appearance with its students, alumni, sports teams and, one we could not have done without, Roary. 

For more information about the Arthritis Foundation Walk, please visit http://www.miamiwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1022462  ■

Florida Classical Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” 12/9/12

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Florida Classical Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”
Sunday, 12/09/2012, 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
The-Nutcracker-409x2741Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep after a party at her home and dreams herself (or does she?) into a fantastic world where toys become larger than life. Her beloved Nutcracker comes to life and defends her from the Mouse King, then is turned into a Prince after Marie saves his life.

The beloved ballet “The Nutcracker” returns to the Olympia Theater in a dazzling production by Florida Classical Ballet. Directors Magaly Suarez and Ibis Montoto stage an athletic and joyous production of this holiday classic featuring performances by Adiarys Almeida and Joseph Gatti of the Boston Ballet.

A Red Curtain Series event presented with the support of Friends of Gusman, Knight Foundation and Miami Downtown Development Authority.

Florida Classical Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” 12/8/12

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Florida Classical Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”
Saturday, 11/08/2012, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The-Nutcracker-409x274Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep after a party at her home and dreams herself (or does she?) into a fantastic world where toys become larger than life. Her beloved Nutcracker comes to life and defends her from the Mouse King, then is turned into a Prince after Marie saves his life.

The beloved ballet “The Nutcracker” returns to the Olympia Theater in a dazzling production by Florida Classical Ballet. Directors Magaly Suarez and Ibis Montoto stage an athletic and joyous production of this holiday classic featuring performances by Adiarys Almeida and Joseph Gatti of the Boston Ballet.

A Red Curtain Series event presented with the support of Friends of Gusman, Knight Foundation and Miami Downtown Development Authority.

Chromatics with Prince Rama 12/7/12

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Chromatics with Prince Rama
Friday, 12/07/2012, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Chromatics_1Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

An exclusive Art Basel week Miami debut performance presented by SWEAT Records and M.O.

Experience Chromatics’ dark, sexy, electronic pop-rock sound at the gorgeous Olympia Theater. Their music incorporates elements of Italo disco, lo-fi rock, and noir pop, using a palette of analog synths, hypnotizing female vocals, and rhythmic patterns. Their music was featured prominently in the hit film Drive and their most recent album Kill For Love was awarded “Best New Music” by Pitchfork. Opening up are Prince Rama (Paw Tracks), a two-piece psychedelic art-rock band originally from Florida and now based in Brooklyn.

Generous support for this show is provided by Heineken, Zignum Mezcal, and Flavorpill. A Red Curtain Series event, sponsored in part by Friends of Gusman and the Knight Foundation

Kurt Cobain’s Life Explored in Film, Dance and Music 12/6/12

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Kurt Cobain’s Life Explored in Film, Dance and Music
Thursday, 12/06/2012, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
kurt_cobain-777x549Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 E Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
More Info Link

KURT is a multidisciplinary exhibition and study of the late Kurt Cobain. The evening opens with the world premier of a short film by artist Adarsha Benjamin titled KURT – an abstract portrayal of the personality and many masks of the myth that surrounded the late Kurt Cobain featuring various actors and their take on this cultural icon.

Famed choreographer and L.A. dance provocateur Ryan Heffington stages a 15-minute “over-sensory live version” inspired by the famous Nirvana music video, “Smells like Teen Spirit” to original music by Guy Blakeslee, front man of the LA indie-band The Entrance.

The evening continues with a performance by Thurston Moore, from the legendary band Sonic Youth, whose music was a huge influence on Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.

KURT is presented by the Friends of Gusman-Red Curtain Series, Olympia Theater, and Onward Forward, with support from the Knight Foundation, Miami Downtown Development Authority and Friends of Gusman.

Ninth Annual Breakfast in the Park at the Frost Art Museum 12/9/12

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Ninth Annual Breakfast in the Park at the Frost Art Museum
BreakfastinthePark2012Sunday, December 9, 2012, from 9:30 am to noon
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th St.
Miami FL 33199

Provides Exciting Conclusion to Art Basel Miami Beach Festivities

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University celebrates Art Basel Miami Beach with its ninth annual Breakfast in the Park. Guests will enjoy a complimentary outdoor breakfast, relax and sip Mimosas on the terrace, hear a stimulating talk by our featured sculptor and take guided tours of The Sculpture Park, as well as the exhibitions in the Museum. Breakfast in the Park is open to the public and free of charge.

This year’s featured sculptor is Albert Paley. Infused with the rhythmic fluidity of Art Nouveau, his sculptures have been called mysterious, seductive and spirited. They are technologically ingenious and emotionally demanding. He is the first metal sculptor to receive the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Institute of Architects, the AIA’s highest award to a non-architect. Paley, a Distinguished Professor, holds the Charlotte Fredericks Mowris Endowed Chair at the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, and is the recipient of three Honorary Doctorates in Fine Art. Broadly published and an international lecturer, Paley received both his BFA and MFA from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Commissioned by both public and private corporations, he has completed more than 60 site-specific works. His work can be found in the permanent collections of over 30 museums, nationally and internationally, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Toledo Museum of Art, and the Victoria and Albert Museum and The British Museum, both in London. Several of his works are on display currently at the Frost Art Museum, including Clay Center Model, in the foyer of the Museum, and Portal, which is part of the American Sculpture in the Tropics exhibition outside the Museum in The Sculpture Park.

In addition to American Sculpture in the Tropics, Breakfast in the Park guests are invited to view the Museum’s other current exhibitions:
to beauty: A Tribute to Mike Kelley
Mark Messersmith: Fragile Nature
Iván Navarro: Fluorescent Light Sculptures
Material and Meaning: Earthenware, Stoneware and Porcelain from The Wolfsonian-FIU Collection
Reflections Across Time: Seminole Portraits

Breakfast in the Park is held the final day of Art Basel Miami Beach. County buses will offer free transportation for Art Basel patrons and the general public, leaving from the Miami Beach Convention Center. Breakfast in the Park receives support from Kelley Roy Gallery, Martini, MACBA | Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Buenos Aires and Wells Fargo Advisors. For more information about this event, please visit http://thefrost.fiu.edu or call 305-348-2890.

Miami De Gusta 2012 – International Gastronomic Festival 11/28/12

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Miami De Gusta 2012 – International Gastronomic Festival
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
miamidegusta2012flyerMiami Airport Convention Center
711 N.W 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33126
Buy Tickets Online

The Colombian American Chamber of Commerce is currently organizing MIAMI DEGUSTA, an international gastronomic festival which brings together the most select chefs and restaurants in Miami.

The festival will present the best restaurants, chefs, and food, beverage and catering industries which will organize a series of culinary events that will offer visitors a unique dining experience.

During the festival, dishes from the participants will be presented in a Great Gastronomic Gala. At the same time, in the liquor area, guest will be able to sample and enjoy the most renowned wine brands from around the world.

During the conclusion of the event, awards for the different categories in the festival will be presented to the participants. The categories will be judged by a jury of five (5) people with expertise in the gastronomic industry. The event will take place Nov 28 – 2012  at the Miami Airport Convention Center in an atmosphere of colors, flavors and smells that evoke the essence and diversity of Miami.

For this reason we want to invite you and the company you represent to participate in this great event; we are certain it will be an amazing opportunity to showcase your creations in the city known worldwide for its international diversity, MIAMI. The event will count with the presence of important South Florida personalities, media and numerous guests from our community that will get together during this night to admire South Florida talent and celebrate new commercial relationships.

Antiheroes Project Presents: Mahogany 12/5/12-12/15/12

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Antiheroes Project Presents: Mahogany
Wednesday/Thursday December 5th-6th @8pm
Miami-Dade County Auditorium: OnStage Black Box Theater
2901 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33135
Tickets: 305-547-5414
Ticketmaster: 800-145-3000
 
Saturday/Sunday December 8th-9th
8:30 pm (Saturday ) and 5:30 pm ( Sunday )
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Black Box Theater
10950 Southwest 211th Street
Miami, FL 33189
Tickets: 786-573-5300
 
Saturday December 15th @8:30 pm
Hialeah High School Auditorium
251 E 47th Street
Hialeah, FL 33013
Reservations: 786-975-4891

Mohogany is a multi-layered performance project adapted from the written works of 1930’s German playwright/poet: Bertolt Brect and features original music by composer: Kurt Waill. This complex and mesmerizing presentation has been adapted for Miami audiences and is the brainchild of director/producer: Jose’Manuel Dominguez in collaboration with emerging artist/musician: Rayko Redwolf.

Originally entitled: (The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny), about a fictitious city founded by immigrants in an unknown place in Florida, also named Mahagonny. The town of Mahagonny is a place founded as a result of forced migration that becomes a decadent attraction for many immigrants. The work talks about the dreams of generations of immigrants, the process of adaptation, corruption, and the economic crisis among other things. The story is centered on a main character, Jimmy, and his struggles as a musician trying to succeed.

While Mahagonny is a fictionalized city, there are many parallels to life in Miami: The radically different lives of the very rich and very poor, the life of immigrants, everyone’s pursuit of the American dream, and meteorological and psychological phenomena of hurricanes, which, in this city, like in Miami, they are a seasonal dramatic issue.

Mahagonny will be a full-length performance that uses the atmosphere of cabaret. The particular performative universe of this work will be created by using dancers, actors and musicians, all working collaboratively. There are many elements of physical theater and all of the performers move and dance; some of the actors will have interventions as musicians; and some of the musicians will be actors.

Mahagonny will appeal to all kinds of adult audiences, especially in terms of age, ethnicity and linguistic diversity. The piece will be performed in Spanish with supertitles in English. The project is design within a fully accessible concept. Audiences interested in the professional development and expression of persons with disabilities will be especially interested in this work.

We invite you to come out to a performance of MAHOGANY and have your soul stirred by an amazing ensemble cast including: Ivette Kellems, Carlos Ortiz, Jose Salinas, Luis Nalerio, Yesenia Nieblas, Fernando Goicochea, Gabriel Ochoa, Bernardo Bernal, Sebastián Ochoa, and Sergio Mora. Rayko Redwolf (music director and performer), José Brown, Hans Hernandez, Set and Costume Designer: Susy Raffo, all under the direction of Artistic director: José Manuel Domínguez, Assistant director: Maria A. Franco and Executive producer: Alex Negron.

Antiheroes Project, Inc. is a non profit organization which fosters inclusion in South Florida, produces and presents artistic projects with enphasys in the collaboration between artists with and withouth disabilities. The organization, founded in 2011, believes that artistic venues are ideal places for convergence of different audiences.

For more information, look up our FB page: Antiheroes Project, or contact us at (786) 975 4891.

Magic City Casino Hosts Casting Call Seeking the Ultimate Miami Girl 12/9/12

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Magic City Casino Hosts Casting Call Seeking the Ultimate Miami Girl
Sunday, December 9 at 12pm
Stage 305 at Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
www.ultimatemiamigirl.com .

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, will host a one day live casting call for participants in The Search for the Ultimate Miami Girl, a reality show featuring female South Floridians who embody the signature Miami style.  Registration to participate in the casting call is free.
 
“The casting call on December 9 is a great opportunity for all South Florida girls to sign up for the chance to be the Ultimate Miami Girl,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “We’re proud that Stage 305 will serve as the backdrop for this search and look forward to seeing who will make it to the next round.”
 
Interested candidates should attend the casting call and must meet the following criteria:
·         Be between the ages of 21 and 35
·         Reside in the South Florida area
·         Exhibit a personality and style that is distinctively “Miami”
 
“Miami has a global reputation for its extravagant mix of culture, beauty, entertainment and amazing women,” said Taimark Walkine, Executive Producer of The Search for the Ultimate Miami Girl. “We couldn’t think of a better partner than Magic City Casino to host this casting call.”
 
Those who register will be eligible for future rounds where the winner of each category will receive $1,000. The contestants will be judged based on three categories: style, personality and knowledge of local Miami topics. The finalists will be cast in the reality show pilot, with the winner of the Ultimate Miami Girl title receiving $25,000.

Miami Children’s Museum Calendar Of Events December 2012

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Miami Children’s Museum December 2012 Calendar Of Events 
Miami Children’s Museum 
980 MacArthur Causeway 
Watson Island 
Miami, FL 33132. 
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org  
305.373.KIDS (5437)  
  
ArtKids at ArtBasel Miami Beach 
Presented by the Miami Children’s Museum 
Thursday, December 6th – Saturday, December 8th 2011 
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
Sunday, December 9th  2011 
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  
For the ninth consecutive year, Miami Children’s Museum is proud to present ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach.  From mixed media to building blocks beyond, a variety of art exploration stations will be available for budding young artists to create their own original works of art.  Art Kids welcomes children ages 4 – 12 to stay in the room for up to 3 hours at a time; children younger than 4 may also visit with a caretaker. Art Kids is supervised and staffed by Miami Children’s Museum employees, volunteers, and selected artists. Advanced registration is highly recommended, as space is limited. Registration forms can be found at www.miamichildrensmuseum.org. Email registration form to artkids@miamichildrensmuseum.org or fax to 305-373-5431. 
  
Holidays Around the World 
Presented by Inlingua 
Sunday, December 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 29th  
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 
Join MCM in exploring other countries’ holiday traditions. Whether it Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, everyone celebrates the holidays differently. Enjoy a different country or part of the world every weekend. 
  
Snowflake Making! 
Every Day in December at 1:30 p.m. 
Come help us turn MCM into a winter wonderland! Every day, we will be making beautiful snowflakes to proudly display in our main hallway. We will keep them there for the whole month of December. By the end of the month, our museum will look like a blizzard hit Miami! 
  
Spread the Joy 
Saturdays and Sundays in December 
11:00-4:00 
Help us spread the joy of the holiday season to those less fortunate in our community! We will be making holiday cards all season and delivering them to the elderly, homeless, and those who just need a little more love this December.  
  
Tree Lighting Ceremony 
Wednesday, December 5th 2012 
4:30 p.m. 
Join us as we light our holiday tree for the season! We will also be making homemade ornaments to keep or leave on our tree! 
Hanukkah Story Time 
Saturday, December 8th 2012 
3:00 p.m. 
Come listen to a memorable Hanukkah story during the week of Hanukkah. Afterwards, we will be painting our own dreidels!  
  
Festive Finger Puppets 
Thursday, December 13th 2012 
2:00 p.m. 
Make your own fun holiday friend at our finger puppet activity! 
  
Hanukkah Cooking Cart with Marilyn 
Saturday, December 15th 2012 
2:00 p.m. 
The MCM Cooking Cart brings you healthy recipes you can try at home with your kids. In honor of the holiday, we will be making foods that are traditionally eaten during Hanukkah!  
  
Gingerbread House Making 
Saturday, December 15th 2012 
4:00 p.m. 
Join us in making gingerbread houses to take home this holiday season. Make it a family affair and create your very own house to display at home. Houses will be distributed on a first come, first served basis when the program begins.  
  
Drumming for Wellness 
Sunday, December 16th 2012 
3:00 p.m. and  4:00 p.m. 
Jeffrey Deen lets family follow his rhythm each month. Performing on various percussion instruments from around the world, Jeffrey captivates his audience and then invites them to join the fun by handing out a drum to each member.  
  
Silly Holiday Sweater Day! 
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 
All Day 
Come to MCM wearing a silly holiday sweater and get a special prize! Our staff will be dressed in our most festive holiday garb to match you! 
  
The End of the Mayan Calendar 
Friday, December 21st 2012 
1:00 p.m. 
This is the day the Mayan calendar ends! Come learn a about the Mayan culture at MCM and make your own Mayan hieroglyph rubbing. 
  
Christmas Cooking Cart with Marilyn 
Saturday, December 22th 2012 
2:00 p.m. 
The MCM Cooking Cart brings you healthy recipes you can try at home with your kids. We will be making some traditional foods typically eaten during the Christmas season!  
  
Polar Express Story Time 
Sunday, December 23rd 2012 
12:00-3:00 p.m. 
Come listen to the timeless story of a young boy on his adventure to meet Santa! We will be reading the story every hour on the hour. After the story, we will be making our own snow and jingle bell necklaces. We will even have hot chocolate and cupcakes to enjoy! 
  
How the Grinch Stole Christmas 
Monday, December 24rd 2012 
2 p.m. 
Come get into the holiday spirit by watching this special performance by the MCM players. We will be acting out Dr. Seuss’ beloved Christmas story. Come join Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch, and Max in this unforgettable adventure! 
  
Christmas Day 
Tuesday, December 25th 2012 
The Museum will be closed to the public on Christmas Day, but we will re-open with normal hours of operation on December 26th.  
  
Kwanzaa Story Time 
Thursday, December 27th 2012 
2:00 p.m. 
Join us for an exciting Kwanzaa story time! We will be reading a special story about the holiday of Kwanzaa. Afterwards, come to our art studio to help create a handprint collage as a symbol of our unity! 
  
Fit and Fun by Panache 
Saturday, December 29th 2012 
1:00 p.m. 
Come participate in a fun and interactive hip hop dance class! We will have a hip hop specialist to teach you some cool new moves! 
  
Kwanzaa Cooking Cart with Marilyn 
Saturday, December 29th 2012 
2:00 p.m. 
The MCM Cooking Cart brings you healthy recipes you can try at home with your kids. This week, we will be making foods enjoyed during Kwanzaa! 
  
Zumba 
Sunday, December 30th 2012  
2:00 p.m. 
Join our Zumba Master Trainer for this 60 minute high energy and motivating Zumba class.  It offers unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO". 
  
Noon Year’s Eve 
Monday, December 31st 2012 
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
What time is it? Time for a FUNTASTIC COUNTDOWN to the New Year just for kids! Join us for games, arts & crafts, and tons of fun! Don’t miss our countdown and balloon drop at the best way to ring in the New Year—just a few hours early! 
  
December Drop Ins: 
Story Time-Everyday at 11 a.m. 
Hands in Sand-Everyday at 11:30 a.m. 
Watch the Fish Eat-Everyday at 12:30 p.m. 
Make a Snowflake- Everyday at 1:30 p.m. 
Dress the Snowman- Everyday at 3:30 p.m. 
Tropical Holiday Collages- Mondays and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. 
Holiday Cards- Mondays and Fridays at 4:30 p.m. 
Snowy Sand Art- Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30 p.m. 
Wizard of Oz Ornaments- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. 
Celebratory Sing-a-long- Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. 
Magical Snow- Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. 
End of the Day Caroling- Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. 
  
  
Artist in Residence Studio: 
Come out and work with our resident artists and enjoy the art activities they have created.  
  
             Open Studio Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
                  *Closed on Wednesday & Thursday 
              
MCM in the Community: 
Here is a list of upcoming events that Miami Children’s Museum will be participating in:  
  
Story Time at Books & Books  
At Coral Gables on Saturday, December 30th at 10 a.m. 
       
ArtKids at Art Basel: 
            Thursday, December 6th from 12:00-8:00 
            Friday, December 7th from 12:00-8:00 
            Saturday, December 8th from 12:00-8:00 
            Sunday, December 9th from 12:00-6:00

Florida Grand Opera presents La bohème 11/17/12-12/8/12

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Florida Grand Opera presents La bohème
floridagrandopera11-08-12November 17 through December 8, 2012
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami.

Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale.

Admission:
Tickets start at just $11*. Select your seats on-line 24 hours a day securely at www.FGO.org or call our Box Office at 800.741.1010, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To be young, in love and in Paris… Puccini’s La bohème. Did you know the hit Broadway musical Hollywood Rent was inspired by an opera? Come see the original story in all its glory at the Arsht Center and Broward Center. If you’ve never experienced this opera, now is your chance. If you’ve seen La bohème before, you don’t want to miss the timeless music, the riveting story, and the opera that is, arguably, the most popular in the world. Award winning Ailyn Pérez, featured in Opera News and Vanity Fair will steal your heart as Mimì, while Mexican tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz dazzles in the role of Rodolfo.

Photograps of Bird Road Art Walk on 11/17/12

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Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, November 17, 2012. What a great art walk, it has grown so much.  If you have not made it out to this art walk you should make the trip.  The walk is to artist studios, so you get to meet the artist, ask them questions and get to see the space where they create their art.   Click here for a list of the participating Bird Road Art District Studios and see you all next month

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The Drawing Lounge – The Art of Giving Thanks! 11/17/12

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The Drawing Lounge – The Art of Giving Thanks!
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Art-of-giving-thanksRomero Hidalgo Studios/MyArt Ventures, LLC
4241 SW 75th Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33155
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The Drawing Lounge – Is a place for artists of all levels to come and draw from a live model while listening to great music, and having their favorite drink! Models are dressed to celebrate the occasion. This month is the Art of Giving Thanks!

Bullseye Golf Contest Benefiting Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation 11/17/12

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Bullseye Golf Contest Benefiting Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Email-blastMagic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33125
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Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, will host its second Bullseye Golf Contest benefiting Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, 2012. Participation in the two-day event is free and will take place Saturday from 12pm to 6pm and by invitation on Sunday from 12pm to 3pm. Players will have the chance to win up to $17,500 in Free Play from Magic City Casino by participating in this event. Magic City Casino will also make matching donations of the Free Play won to Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, up to $20,000.

Incan delights, entertainment, and art crafts all enjoyed at Taste of Peru By Betty Alvarez

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Taste of Peru’s 3rd Gastronomic Festival definitely gets better every year and this year is no exception. The festival featured more than 100 exhibitors, restaurants, food and beverage providers, hotel, tourism, fashion, arts & crafts, jewelry and real estate from this Incan country. The food is what really brought to me. Not only that the Peruvian South Florida restaurants were present but also restaurants from Peru itself came to this yearly event.

Other than the traditional ceviche, other peruvian delights were Lomo Saltado (chunks of meat, onions, and french fries) served alongside white rice. Aji de Gallina was another favorite consisting of shredded chicken with Peru’s finest yellow sauce complimented with white rice, Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Chinese rice), Rocoto Relleno (Peru’s hot pepper filled with chicken or meat), Causa (made with potatoes and chicken or tuna), Anticuchos (beef hearts skewers), and for dessert none other than the Picarones (Peruvian doughnuts). Oh my goodness! The tastiness, the crunchiness, the savory food is what I really enjoyed.

At night, guests enjoyed “Noche de Jarana” an after hours party Peruvian style where music by many Peruvian groups and some of the restaurant booths stayed open and the Pisco Sours kept on flowing. The Peruvian Paso Horse show was very entertaining as the “Chalan” Peruvian cowboy delighted the crowd as the horses “danced” with a particular Peruvian folkloric dancer.

It was such a good event and I really enjoyed it. Can’t wait to next year as it will be an even better one!!

Free Art Exhibit Works of Adria Llerena & Chris Riggs 11/16/12

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Free Art Exhibit Works of Adria Llerena & Chris Riggs
Friday, 11/16/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Adria-LlerenaFrames USA & Art Galllery
6822 SW 40th St ,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link

Friday, November 16 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm Frames USA & Art Gallery will be hosting an Exhibit featuring the art of Adria Llerena & Chris Riggs. Free Admission, Free Parking, & Free Drinks. For more information please check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/framesusa or call at 305-666-3355.

Free Art Exhibit Works of Nathalia Piedrahita 11/17/12

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Free Art Exhibit Works of Nathalia Piedrahita
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ave-74-Nov-17Ave 74 A Miami Art Gallery
4432 SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link

Saturday November 17 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm Ave 74, A Miami Art Gallery, is hosting a free art exhibit featuring the works of Nathalia Piedrahita. Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Drinks. For more information please visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Ave74 or call at 305-666-3355.

Bird Road Art Walk 11/17/12

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Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Nov-Bird-Road-Art-WalkBird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave. ,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Public Event · By Bird Road Art District

Saturday, November 17, 2012
7:00pm until 10:00pm

Join us for the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, November 17th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of live demonstrations, glass blowing, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, drawing, painting, photography, installations, performance art, spoken word, poetry, dance, music and meet the artists who create them.

Invite your family and friends. This event is open and free to the public.

Enjoy ample free parking and a free shuttle service that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery.

Start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click here for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

Our 30+ studios are open to the public during the Bird Road Art Walk on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm and by appointment all other times.

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street), . The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave, Please check our website website for map and a complete listing of participating artists studios and galleries.

Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Start your art walk at any of the participating spaces:
http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

MANO Fine Art presents Faded Memory: A Tribute to Operation Pedro Pan 11/17/12

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MANO Fine Art presents Faded Memory: A Tribute to Operation Pedro Pan
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
548901_485357634830369_1564458639_n1MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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“Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting”. J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

MANO Fine Art is proud to present Faded Memory: A Tribute to Operation Pedro Pan with works by Humberto Calzada, MANO and Victoria Montoro Zamorano.

Faded Memory is an artistic tribute to Operation Pedro Pan, the 14,000 + Cuban children who were sent to the United States to avoid Castro’s political mandate, the parents who sacrificed and the many that made it possible
. Without question, their story is one of strength, courage and inspiration.

The artists in Faded Memory point to new bodies of work that reflect the myriad of sentiments tied to the heart-wrenching experience of Operation Pedro Pan. MANO’s poignant black and white canvases of children at an airport provoke a sense of lost childhood while Montoro-Zamorano’s brilliant photos of Cuba give way to memories of home and Calzada’s “Havana in Progress” prompts us to the reality of Cuba today.

Collectively, the exhibit beautifully restores a sense of hope and belonging and reminds the viewer that going away does not mean forgetting.

October 23, 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the last Pedro Pan flight.

About the Pedro Pan Exodus:
Operation Pedro Pan was a program created in response to the thousands of parents in Cuba who feared for their children’s future under Castro. The program provided an opportunity to send Cuban children to the United States (primarily Miami) and avoid political indoctrination and forced encampment. Between 1960 and 1962 over 14,000 children left Cuba alone, most were between the ages of ten and sixteen but some were as young as four years old. October 23, 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the last Pedro Pan flight. To date Operation Pedro Pan remains the largest exodus of unaccompanied children in the Western Hemisphere.

Learn more about the Operation Pedro Pan Exodus:
http://www.pedropan.org/category/resources
http://www.miami.edu/iccas
https://www.facebook.com/OPPGI

MANO Fine Art Project Space:
MANO Fine Art Project Space is the working studio of Miami-based artist MANO and an exhibition and project space for art related events. MANO Fine Art participates in the Bird Road Art Walk, held on the third Saturday of each month. For more information contact 305.467.6819 or visit http://www.manofineart.com/

Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk ( Ranked Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011 by Miami New Times) is held on the third Saturday of each month from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Located just off of the Palmetto Expressway and Bird Road, visitors will find a thriving community of more than 30 artists’ studios, art galleries, art schools and live stage. During the monthly art walk visitors have the opportunity to meet the artists and visit their studios, which are not normally open to the public.

Something Special Presents “Enbotellarte Miami” Exhibit 11/16/12

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Something Special Presents “Enbotellarte Miami” Exhibit
Friday, 11/16/2012, 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
107.1-Enbottlearte-Miami_Logo-blueTrendy Studio
196 N.W. 24 Street, Miami, FL 33127,
196 N.W. 24 Street,, Florida 33127
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Something Special, a Pernod Ricard brand and one of the world’s most exclusive Scotch whiskeys famed for its diamond-shaped bottle, is celebrating ten years of collaboration with some of Latin America’s most talented artists, with the return of its famed “Enbotellarte” international art competition. The artwork for “Enbotellarte’s” 2012 international art competition will be showcased in the exclusive Miami exhibit, and will also include the special participation of this year’s talented winners.

The theme of this year’s “Enbotellarte” international art competition focused on having participating artists incorporate the iconic, diamond-shaped Something Special bottle into a self portrait or “auto portrayal” of their relationship with the Scotch whisky, using different techniques such as paint, 3D, animation, digital, photography and film, among others. Artists residing in South Florida and six countries in Latin America including: Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Guatemala, were invited to submit their entries.

The exhibit is open to the public on Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Trendy Studio in Wynwood located at 196 N.W. 24 Street, Miami, FL 33127

Youth Fair Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals 11/23/12-11/26/12

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Youth Fair Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
50% Off Fair Bucks and Savings of Up to 75%. Only Four Days, Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Nov. 23 – 26

To purchase Fair Bucks and other Youth Fair products this Thanksgiving Weekend, visit www.fairexpo.com/thefair . For more information, call (305) 223-7060. This special offer is brought to you by Miami’s Community Newspapers.

In celebration of Thanksgiving’s shopping madness and to kick off its online Advance Discount sales, the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is discounting its Fair Bucks 50% for a limited time.  This special Thanksgiving holiday online promotion takes place from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 23rd through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 26th.

Fair Bucks allow consumers to purchase 2013 Youth Fair admission tickets, ride and game coupons, Fair food, beverages and other Fair related products and services.  This is the first time The Youth Fair has presented this 50% discount offer to the community.

“Our Fair Bucks 50% off online promotion is an incredible offer for two reasons”, said Bob Hohenstein, newly elected President & CEO.  “It offers the families and guests planning to visit us next spring an easy and convenient way to save money and realize a great family entertainment value.  Also, families taking advantage of the offer support the many student academic, athletic, agricultural and artistic programs the Youth Fair provides year-round in our Miami-Dade community.”

The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, known for generations as The Youth Fair, is a private, not-for- profit organization that has donated well over $10 million in scholarships, awards and cash premiums to Miami-Dade students and is dedicated to supporting education and South Florida agriculture.  The Youth  Fair will take place next spring, March 14-31, 2013.  For more information, please visit www.fairexpo.com  or call (305) 223-7060.

Underwater Festival at Miami Science Museum 12/1/12-12/2/12

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Underwater Festival at Miami Science Museum
Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
underwater fest adMiami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
www.miamisci.org

Free with paid Museum admission. ONLY screenings: $8 per adult and $6 for children. Parking is free.
To reserve for the COSEE/NSF-sponsored event, please see our event website for more details.

Miami Science Museum’s 2nd Annual Miami Underwater Festival to Feature Prize-Winning Films, Fish On Display, Kids’ Activities And More

Miami Science Museum is collaborating with Festival Mondiale de l’Image Sous-Marines (World Festival of Underwater Images) from France to present its 2nd Annual Miami Underwater Festival. Highlighting a selection of prize-winning films from the 39th Festival Mondiale de l’Image Sous-Marines, the festival will showcase renowned artistic, photographic and cinematographic productions related to the underwater world. Films will be shown in French, English and/or Spanish.
 
Activities throughout the festival will include a special airing of a film by Ted Caplow (Fish Navy Films) on Saturday December 1st in the afternoon, special airings of WPBT’s Changing Seas episodes, special guest speakers, live fish, marine-themed kid-friendly activities, and much more.
 
On Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10:00am until 12:00pm, the Museum will offer a French breakfast along with French films as part of French Week and in collaboration with the French Consulate. The breakfast and screenings are included with admission.
 
Also on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 6:30pm until 8:30pm, the Museum will present a Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence (COSEE) Florida/National Science Foundation sponsored event, showcasing films from the Beneath the Waves Film Festival founded by local graduate students from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.  Reservations are required for this event.
 
Marko and Shelly Dimitrijevic, founders of the Miami Underwater Festival, have worked diligently to bring the best of the original festival to South Florida audiences.

Sizzling hot Industry Tuesdays at Wonderland Miami 11/13/12

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Sizzling hot Industry Tuesdays @Wonderland Miami!
Tuesday, 11/13/2012, 11:00 pm – 06:00 am
Wonderland-273-7401Wonderland Miami
7770 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Rick C Presents

Sizzling hot Industry Tuesdays @Wonderland Miami!

All my guests receive complimentary admission until 1am!
Text first and last name along with number of guests to

***786 303 2787 or 786 273 7401***

Rick C
VIP host
Wonderland Miami
786 303 2787 / 786 273 7401
Twitter @hmc2575
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Beacon Council Key Ceremony and Holiday Reception 11/11/12

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Beacon Council Key Ceremony and Holiday Reception
Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 6pm Registration
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3003251 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129

Tickets via www.beaconcouncil.com/events
Members: $60
Non-members: $75

Join Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, County Commissioners, local elected officials, and The Beacon Council as we honor companies that have located or expanded here in the past year.

Companies to be recognized at this year’s Key Ceremony:
Apex Fund Services
Art Focaccia
ASA Institute of Business & Computer Technology
Avadora USA
Banah International
BBVA Compass
Blooming Events International
Chopard Marketing Services
CleanClean
Cosas International
eGENTIC
First Take Studios
Green Gallon Solutions
HControl Holdings
Interfood
Lyoness Management Americas
Miami Open City Tour
Miami Tech
OHL USA
Orso Industries
SABMiller Latin America
SICE
The Mantha Group/dba INDIRA
Total Bank
Univision Networks

Photographs of The Dezer Collection’s James Bond Experience on 11/9/12

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The Dezer Collection’s James Bond Experience on Friday, November 9, 2012.  When I walked in I was so impressed with the vasts collection of James Bond memorabilia. will this is largest collection of James Bond cars and memorabilia, including the original “Golden Gun”.  We were served “Shaken Not Stirred” martinis made with Iceburg Vodka and had a taste of some wonderful canapés served by Celebrity Chef Adrianne Calvo.  Then we were whisked away to watch the new premier of the “Skyfall” movie.

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Burgerliscious – The Second Course

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by Ari Kane (@Aricurian) & Daniella Veras (@_DaniMiami)

Burgerlicious, living up to its catchy name, was truly defuckinlicious. This scrumptious soiree was held outdoors at the Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables.  The beautiful balmy winter night was ideal for this epicurean grilling forgy (food orgy).  The crisp, cool weather gave South Floridians a chance to don their finest skiwear while New Yorkers rocked their “You Call This Cold?” t-shirts.  This venue, unlike past burger shindigs, did not leave the attendees smelling like the Eau de Ronald McDonald.  Over 20 competing restaurants, Sam Adams Beer, Naked Grape Wine and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream were being served to the beat of cover band, Mad World. The VIP bar was stocked with delectable Seasons 52 mini desserts (heavenly pecan pies) and limitless Jack Daniels Tennessee Whisky and Tennessee Honey.

The “Best in Bun” was awarded to Shula’s 347 Grill for its caramelized onions, double gruyere cheese, garlic mayo and crushed garlic croutons burger while the “People’s Choice Award” went to The Dome for its barbecued infused cheeseburgers served with white cheddar, arugula, tomatoes, grilled onions and spicy mayo.

While those were solid offerings, the top two burgers that we devoured were hand-crafted by Pincho Factory and Seasons 52.  Pincho had a brisket patty that was soaked in brown sugar IPA beer with Havarti cheese and onions.  This culinary concoction was an utter delight and whose memory still induces a mouth-watering Pavlovian reaction.  Season’s 52 chose a healthier route to reflect its restaurant’s message and served up a turkey burger with crispy onions, spicy mayo and chili served on a decadent butter toasted make-you-challahhh roll.  Hands down, the best turkey burger we’ve ever had.

Honorable mentions include Rok Burger for its juicy Kobe burger with brie, BBQ bourbon bacon jam, on a homemade bun;  The Bar’s superb lager braised short rib, crispy onions, apple slaw and finger-lickin’ Jack Daniels sauce; and CRAVE Restaurant‘s savory pork and beef sliders.

The event was a deliciously fun, filling and reasonably priced ($50) foodie treat that will definitely have us returning for next year’s third course.

 

 

 

Translucent Reflections of Nature and Life 11/17/12

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Translucent Reflections of Nature and Life
Saturday, 11/17/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Valmar
4150 SW 74th Court,
Miami, Florida 33155

Opening reception of an exhibition of recent works by fine art watercolorist Terry Arroyo Mulrooney. Terry’s art exemplifies the spirituality of life which shines through in her transparent watercolors. Her use of color, light and shadow brings out the spirituality of life and her portraits reflect the face and soul of her subject.

The Miami Symphony Orchestra Concert of Divertimento 11/10/12-11/11/12

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The Miami Symphony Orchestra Concert of Divertimento
Divertimento_MISO 11novNovember 10, 8:00pm
Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center
10910 SW 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33199
 
November 11, 4:00pm
South Miami-Dade 
Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211th Street
Miami, FL 33189
www.themiso.org

The Miami Symphony Orchestra continues offering South Florida a magnificent season with another amazing concert: Divertimento! on November 10th and November 11th, 2012.

Divertimento will be conducted by Joshua Dos Santos, the conductor of the National System of Youth Orchestras of Venezuela (the brilliant orchestra of two highly anticipated performances of Haydn’s First Cello Concerto), along with the gifted young cellist Patrice Jackson.
The anticipated performances will take place at the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center and South Miami Dade Cultural Arts center.
Don’t miss it!

Pop-up Piano Miami presented by Steinway & Sons Miami and Miami Iron Side Pre-Art Basel Mixer 11/28/12

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Pop-up Piano Miami presented by Steinway & Sons Miami and Miami Iron Side Pre-Art Basel Mixer
Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Miami Iron Side
7500 NE 4th Court
Miami FL 33138

Open-to-the-public but RSVP is mandatory via www.miamiironside.com/popuppiano.

Pop-up Piano Miami presented by Steinway & Sons Miami and Miami Iron Side are pleased to host an official Pre-Art Basel Mixer in celebration of this year’s selected artists for the piano creations.

Media and the community will have the opportunity to meet & greet with Pop-Up Piano Miami’s official 2012 artists and the host committee. Come and enjoy sweets by Patty Cakes Cupcakes, warms sips by Steep City Teas, delicious KIND bars, cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka, and other treats & libations. Miami Iron Side is where the artists are working diligently to finish the pianos in time for Art Basel Miami Beach week. The pianos were delivered on November 1st by our shipping sponsor Wynwood Shipping. Join us and get a sneak peak of the nearly completed pianos.
 
Pearl Paint, the largest art supply store in the world that began on Canal Street, New York in 1933 as a family-owned company, has graciously supplied all the artistic materials for the following artists to create their masterpieces on the pianos: Alexander Mijares (mijares.com); Desiree Kawass (desireekawass.com); Federico Carosio III (federicocarosioiii.com); Ivan Roque (allhailtla.com/Home.html); Rodrigo Gaya (rgayaphoto.photoshelter.com); Ross Von Rosenberg (rossvon7design.com); Ruben Ubiera (urbanpopsoul.com); and Waseone (iamwaseone.com).
 
The Black Key Group (Whitney Lykins and Isabella Acker) created a special host committee of young, savvy professionals throughout South Florida to assist in creating, executing, and facilitating Pop-Up Piano Miami. From curating artists to securing locations for the pianos, the following list of people volunteered on the committee: Patricia Baro (Mixed Media Collective); Gaudi Castro (HEARD.); Meris Thomas (Freelancer – Event Production); Arnaud Pages (Macias Advertising); Daniel Rivero (WLRN); and Jessica Wade Pfeffer (Jessica Wade Inc.).
 
Miami Iron Side was founded by design and real estate visionary Ofer Mizrahi. It is a destination created by an assemblage of old deserted commercial buildings in an underserved neighborhood. The complex is self-designed by occupants and has had extensive reforesting creating a façade of retro architecture. Miami Iron Side was transformed to become a vibrant, creative, and trendy live & work complex. Enclaves of creative and business-focused minds alike have come together and created a neighborhood which encourages organic growth with a sense of community. For more information, visit www.miamiironside.com.

Actors’ Playhouse to Launch Third Annual Young Talent Big Dreams, Countywide Talent Search Presented by The Children’s Trust 11/10/12-4/20/13

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Actors’ Playhouse to Launch Third Annual Young Talent Big Dreams, Countywide Talent Search Presented by The Children’s Trust

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor, The Children’s Trust, announce the third annual launch of Young Talent Big Dreams, the most widespread local youth talent contest in Miami-Dade. Kids between the ages of 8-17 will compete for prizes ranging from performing arts scholarships, master classes with industry professionals, and cash awards to tickets to local attractions and theatres. County-wide competition begins in November, with auditions at five local theatres, and concludes with the semifinals and finals in April 2013. The contest will feature a total of five individual categories including; voice, dance, musical instrument, original spoken word and original vocal and/or instrumental composition, and group categories of six or less members including; dance, instrumental and rock/pop/jazz bands with vocals. Participation is free of charge and limited to residents of Miami-Dade County.
 
Seven preliminary auditions will take place in diverse locations throughout Miami-Dade, including the Miracle Theatre, South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Paul W. Bell Middle School, and the Little Haiti Cultural Center. The semifinals and finals with will be held in April 2013 at the Miracle Theatre in front of a live audience! Participants may compete in one individual and one group category only, and those who pre-register will be given priority audition times.
 
"We are very proud of the opportunity to work with The Children’s Trust for the third year to make this exciting and important opportunity available to the talented young artists in our community," said Actors’ Playhouse Executive Producing Director Barbara S. Stein.
 
Young Talent Big Dreams is modeled after the many reality TV talent shows that have gained in popularity in recent years. Judges will include a host of local celebrities and professionals from the performing arts community. Each act will be allotted up to one minute during their preliminary audition performance, and two minutes for the semifinal and final round performance. Two contestants or more in each performance category from each preliminary audition location may be invited to compete in the semifinals and up to three contestants in each category in the semifinals will move on to compete in the finals. There will be a maximum of eight winners and one grand-prize winner chosen during the finals.
 
"During the past couple of years, it not only been inspiring to see so many talented kids come forward to participate, but to learn about how many of them have been inspired by the competition to seek additional training or opportunities in their art," said Modesto Abety-Gutierrez, President and CEO of The Children’s Trust. "We’ve also been able to connect some of the children in Young Talent Big Dreams to programs they never even knew about, and that’s a wonderful outcome as well."
 
Participation in Young Talent Big Dreams requires parental consent and is limited to residents of Miami-Dade County. Detailed information including the audition schedule, competition rules, and registration forms, please visit www.actorsplayhouse.org  or call 211.

Young Talent Big Dreams is sponsored in part by Wells Fargo, Steinway & Sons, the Miami Marlins Foundation, Baptist Health South Florida and Pollo Tropical.

 

Young Talent Big Dreams Preliminary Auditions Dates And Locations:
Times: Saturday Auditions 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. & Sunday Auditions 1:00 – 5:00 P.M.
 
Saturday, November 10, 2012 
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 
10950 Sw 211th Street, Cutler Bay, Fl 33189 
 
Sunday, November 11, 2012 
The Miracle Theatre 
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 
 
Saturday, January 26, 2013 
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 
3385 Ne 188th Street, Aventura, Fl 33180 
  
Saturday, February 16, 2013 
The Miracle Theatre 
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 
 
Sunday, February 17, 2012 
The Miracle Theatre 
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 
  
Saturday, March 2, 2013 
Paul W. Bell Middle School
11800 Northwest 2nd Street, Miami, Fl 33182 
  
Saturday, March 16, 2013 
Little Haiti Cultural Center 
212 Ne 59th Terrace, Miami, Fl 33173 
 
Young Talent Big Dreams Semifinals
Dates And Locations:
 
Saturday, April 13, 2013
The Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
Time: 1:00 – 5:00p.M. 
 
Sunday, April 14, 2013 
The Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
Time: 7:00 P.M.
 
Young Talent Big Dreams Finals
Finals Sponsored By Wells Fargo 
Saturday, April 20, 2013
The Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
Time: 8:00 P.M.

Anthony’s Light Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Carbon Monoxide Awareness 11/10/12

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Anthony’s Light Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
Welcome speech by Vilma Perez at 9 a.m., a warm-up at 9:30 a.m. and the walk/run will start at 10 a.m.
Tropical Park Stadium
7900 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL 33155
This is event is free to the public.

Anthony’s Light Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit that was founded after the accidental carbon-monoxide poisoning death of Anthony Jason Perez, a Florida International University role model senior and Archon-President of PiKappa Phi.  The primary mission of Anthony’s Light is educating and promoting public awareness about the dangers of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in an effort to save lives. 
 
“We believe that if we can save even one life, we have made a difference. We encourage you to join us as we SHOUT OUT the Silent Killer because one more victim to carbon monoxide poisoning is one victim too many,” said Anthony’s mother and non-profit founder Vilma Perez.
 
“Carbon monoxide is one of the deadliest of all poisons and kills hundreds of people in the United States each year.  This gas is odorless, colorless and tasteless, granting it the nickname of the Silent Killer,” added Perez.
 
Part of the event includes a Health and Wellness Fair with the presence of numerous causes and organizations.  There will be plenty of entertainment for the whole family, including music, food, raffles, give-a-ways, and face painting for the children.  The City of Sweetwater has donated off-duty police officers to help control traffic and will have its Breast Cancer Awareness and D’Amor Foundation for Autism police cars onsite.

In addition, because this event focuses on promoting safety and awareness, students in need of community service hours can receive those hours by attending.  Those students that are interested in volunteering to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the event may receive additional hours for their extended dedication and support.
 
If one would like to make a donations please do so at www.AnthonysLight.org or at the event. Bottled water and volunteers are needed.
 
You can also stay up to date with the latest news for Anthony’s Light by liking its Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anthonys-Light-Foundation-Inc/97832892811.

Miami Science Museum And Junior League Of Miami Opening Event for Busy Buzzing Bee Hive Children’s Exhibit 11/10/12

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Miami Science Museum And Junior League Of Miami Opening Event for Busy Buzzing Bee Hive Children’s Exhibit
Saturday, Nov. 10, 10:30–11:30 a.m.: Exhibit opens, presentation and activities
Miami Science Museum Discovery Room
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

Free for Junior League of Miami members and their children. General public: included with Museum admission. Students (with valid ID), seniors (62+) and children 3 – 12, $10.95; adults are $14.95. Admission is free for Miami Science Museum members and children under 3. Parking is free.

The public is invited to attend the official opening of the Miami Science Museum’s and Junior League of Miami, Inc.’s new “Busy Buzzing Bee Hive” observation exhibit for parents and children. Members of the Junior League, their children and representatives of the Museum will unveil the exhibit. Attendees will enjoy an opening presentation by beekeeper Inese Bunch from Bunch Farms, LLC, who was integral to the creation of the exhibit, along with the unveiling of the exhibit and a bee puppet show.
 
The Junior League of Miami, which takes pride in having founded the Miami Science Museum as a community children’s museum in 1949, donated $5,000 to create the exhibit. Junior League members also assisted in developing hands-on activities for small children related to the bee hive exhibit, which will be available on an ongoing basis in the Museum’s early childhood Discovery Room. These activities are part of the Museum’s ECHOS® (Early Childhood Hands-On Science) comprehensive early childhood science curriculum.
 
By observing the bees up close in their hive, parents and children will learn about the importance of relationships between animals (including humans) and plants (pollination), become more aware of agricultural practices (honey production), and witness non-human systems of communication, social organization and cooperation (the bee hive).
 
Bunch Farms beekeepers retrieved the exhibit’s bees from an avocado tree behind the Museum building, transported them to the farm where they observed and maintained them for a while, and later installed the hives in their new permanent location at the Museum. This process was necessary so that the bees would accept their new “home” at the Museum, and not return to the avocado tree.
 
“Honey bees are an engaging subject to which both parents and children can easily relate,” said Miami Science Museum CEO & President Gillian Thomas. “We would like to thank Junior League of Miami President Katie Lane Arriola and past President Dana Martorella for the League’s dedication to creating and giving continued support to the exhibit, and to Bunch Farms for providing us with their expertise and passion for bees.”

After – School All – Stars and Nicole Shelley Present Superfest 2012 12/1/12

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After – School All – Stars and Nicole Shelley Present Superfest 2012
WNdKaDecember 1, 2012, 9am-4pm
FIU Modesto Maidique Campus
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199

South Florida After – School All – Stars and Nicole Shelley unite to evolve generations of youth. 
Aspiring to increase public awareness and patronage in addition to attracting a new and broader audience, South Florida After-School All-Stars (SFASAS), one of South Florida’s most reputable and prominent organizations, providing comprehensive, school based after school programs for the inner city youth, has united with Nicole Shelley Inc (NSI), a one source solution for business development, to reach its most exigent objectives.

Designed to transform the lives of inner city youth through sports, health and wellness, academics and personal development, the Inner City Games Foundation was founded in Los Angeles California by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992. Subsequently, in 1995, the Inner City Games was later renamed After-School All-Stars.  With the adoption of the new name, the South Florida chapter has been on a steadfast mission to better impact the lives of inner city students. 4000 plus students and 32 schools later, South Florida After-School All-Stars offers multiple programs comprising of fitness and health, sports, academics, and enrichment activities to keep the communities and its youth secure while presenting them with vital, favorably life altering and indelible instruments to aid them in school and in life. “The South Florida After-School All-Stars is a great organization that provides a much needed free service across the nation! For me it was a NO-BRAINER to dedicate some of my time, talents, and treasures to this incredible foundation”, says Jason T. Quimby, SFASAS Board Member and Fundraising Chairman.  “In South Florida we do a great job with the program and our kids but the general public does not know much about what we do.  Through our relationship with Nicole Shelley Inc., we are encouraged to make sure that by the end of 2013 SFASAS will be visually present within our community.  I know there are many more people just like me who will be willing to contribute their time, talents, and treasures to helping our most needy middle school kids thrive.”       

After a decade of event production in the South Florida community, Nicole Shelley Inc. has underscored its focus on business and organizational development by employing its most relevant services inclusive of event and project management with strategic integrated public relations and marketing to reach the most compelling needs of its clients and associates. NSI is slated to oversee ongoing community outreach and fundraising goals for SFASAS, the architect of a platform of awareness generation and meaningful fundraising while simultaneously managing to conflate successful businesses, community leaders, celebrity icons and not for profits in a commonality designed to triumph all parties collectively, most of all our youth. NSI’s fundraising portfolio of local, national and international clients and associates can anticipate a unique invitation and opportunity to constitute a bevy of diverse entities designed to catapult the SFASAS’s initiative in championship of our community’s future. 

We are honored to herald the significance and efficacy of such a vital program. Irrespective of income level, the SFASAS program positively benefits everyone in our community working collectively to not only educate our youth, inadvertently support our local workforce, commence early training of future community leaders and keep our communities healthy and safe. Few other programs can boast this pervasive amalgam and outreach stemming from one source. This integrated effort is certain to impact the lives of generations of children and our community now and for years to come, states Nicole Shelley Greenidge, Executive Director of Nicole Shelley Inc. 

South Florida After-School All-Stars and NSI will maximize awareness and garner indefatigable mainstay from the local community for its programs through a series of engaged and uniquely enticing events. We culminate the school year with Superfest, slated for December 1, 2012, arguably one of the largest and most revered kids festivals in the state, hosting 1700 kids and their families for one full day. This colossal kids “mecca”, now in its fifteenth year is shrouded in numerous sports tournaments, entertainment, food and beverage and awards with the maxim placed on physical activity, family involvement and elimination of stereotypes. Trailing this event, in the Spring of 2013, SFASAS will host its annual gala in unprecedented style with special celebrity guests from various genres and industries locally and nationally convening on one stage to support our youth and community. 
For more information or contribute to SFASAS, please contact Sean Prospect at 305-576-4026 or visit sfasas.org

International Mani-cure of Mystery 11/9/12

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International Mani-cure of Mystery
Friday, 11/09/2012, 09:00 am – 09:00 pm
OPI-SkyfallAveda Seven Seas Spa & Salon
16701 Collins Ave. ,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link

The Aveda Seven Seas Spa & Salon is helping fashion assassins nail their next outing and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 007 James Bond series with a Aveda Elemental Nature Manicure for $15 (reg. $20) with any of the new OPI Skyfall polishes. Every manicure is accompanied by a complimentary dirty martini, served shaken not stirred.

Indulge in any of the 12 new death defying shades from the limited edition holiday collection ranging from Golden Eye, a sparkling gold glitter; Die Another Day, a bold red; Tomorrow Never Dies, a deep, cobalt blue or The World is Not Enough, a rich gunmetal gray.

latinbiz 12th anniversary networking event 11/13/12

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latinbiz 12th anniversary networking event
653Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 6:00pm until 8:30pm
Doubletree Miami Hotel and Miami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33126

Happy Endings Bring Harmonious Beginnings

$10 admission includes complimentary drink, appetizers, entry to grand prize valued at $12,000, networking, and a fabulous Hora Loca finale! 
50% of our cash raffle will go to Miami Rescue Mission with the other 50% going to one lucky winner. 
Please take a moment to "Like" our Facebook page.

Latin Business Club of America is entering a new exciting phase in business and after 12 years, this will be our final latinbiz monthly networking event. It is definitely an event you don’t want to miss as it will be powerful networking. What better way to end twelve years of successful networking events than with an Hora Loca grand finale?

Yes this is definitely the event not to miss!

$10 admission includes complimentary drink, appetizers, entry to grand prize valued at $12,000,  networking, and a fabulous Hora Loca finale!

50% of our cash raffle will go to Miami Rescue Mission with the other 50% going to one lucky winner.

For exhibitor tables and sponsorship opportunities email: info@latinbiz.net or call 786-357-7998.

Thank you for your continuous support these last 12 years. It is a privilege to serve our community.

Photographs of FREC Star Gala 2012 on 11/3/12

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FREC – Film Recording Entertainment Council Star Gala 2012 at Magic City Casino on Saturday, November 3, 2012.  This was an amazing event, the food was wonderful and the entertainment was wonderful.

“The Film, Recording and Entertainment Council’s “Star Gala” honors dynamic industry leaders and talent who share a commitment to professional excellence and making a difference in the South Florida community.e South Florida community.”

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Miami’s Economic Wave of Opportunity Event 11/6/12

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Miami’s Economic Wave of Opportunity Event
Friday, 11/16/2012, 08:00 am – 10:00 am
event_dropinBiltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue ,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link

On Friday, November 16 from 8:00 to 10:00 am, small business owners are invited to come learn about Miami’s newest wave of business expansions at Miami’s Economic Wave of Opportunity Event hosted by ActionCOACH Team Sage at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. The event, which will include an in-depth discussion about the upcoming opportunities in the local area, will also have a Q&A session with a panel of local experts who will share the 7-step process all small business owners should know about the new wave.

Sizzling hot Industry Tuesdays @Wonderland Miami! 11/6/12

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Sizzling hot Industry Tuesdays @Wonderland Miami!
Tuesday, 11/06/2012, 11:00 pm –
In-the-biz-Tuesday-Wonderland-rickcWonderland Miami
7770 Biscayne Blvd,
miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link

Rick C Presents

Sizzling hot Industry Tuesdays @Wonderland Miami!

All my guests receive complimentary admission until 1am!

Text first and last name along with number of guests to

***786 303 2787***
Rick C

VIP host

Wonderland Miami

786 303 2787 / 786 273 7401

Twitter @hmc2575

Instagram @hmc2575

Encore Performance of Aladdin by Roxy Theatre Group 11/9/12-11/18/12

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November 9th-18th, 2012. Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00p.m. & Sundays, 2:00p.m. & 5:00p.m.
There will not be a performance on Saturday, November 17, 2012.
1003The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107th Ave.
Miami, FL 33165
305.226.0030
General Admission, $20.00. All proceeds benefit RTG’s Student Scholarship Fund. To purchase tickets or for more information please call 305-226-0030, or visit RoxyPAC.com.

The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG) and the Greater Miami Youth Symphony (GMYS), two Miami-based youth arts programs, will embark on a magical musical theatre extravaganza with an encore performance of Disney’s Aladdin, Dual Language Edition. This epic and well-known tale is brought to the stage by a cast and orchestra of 70 students, ages 12-22, representing over 25 schools and colleges in Miami-Dade County.

This fairytale musical is a captivating story of dreams and adventure, complete with the Genie of the lamp, Abu and a flying carpet. Thanks to The Children’s Trust, GMYS provides a live orchestration for the performance with enchanting songs, such as A Whole New World, One Jump Ahead and Arabian Nights.  GMYS is dedicated to training young musicians, ages 5-18.  Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and book by Jim Luigs and Jose Cruz Gonzalez.

“To play a princess once with the amazing cast and crew was the most fun I have had. And to perform an encore is an absolute dream,” said Michelle Negrin, 19, playing Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. Negrin attends Miami-Dade College, Kendall Campus and is majoring in Journalism.

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Ultimate Miami Band Finals 11/10/12

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Ultimate Miami Band Finals
Saturday, 11/10/2012, 09:00 pm –
Stage 305 at Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link

Watch seven bands battle for a cash prize of $5,000 and the title of Miami’s Ultimate Band. After the competition, nationally recognized Mix-Show DJ Cato K with special guest, Micah the Violinist will take the stage and spin his signature high energy tracks.

Admission is $40 and includes a complimentary drink and free hors d’oeuvres during the first hour of the show.

CALL TO ARTISTS! DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 30th. Fundraiser benefitting Camillus House is seeking artwork for display.

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The Miami Artists Exchange is proud to announce “Covers for the Cold”, a fundraiser benefiting Camillus House at Will Call Miami, Friday Dec 14th.

The purpose of the event is to collect warm clothing/ food

donations as well as cash donations to feed and clothe our city’s

homeless population during our winter months, when temperatures

unexpectedly dip.

The night will feature live local bands performing cover songs as well

as original music, visual art displays, comedians, a raffle, and

silent art auction.

We are seeking artwork with themes of :

hope

community

peace

love

generosity

kindness

for display and sale during the show. Please let us know if you would like to donate a piece for the silent auction.

We are also seeking live painters and body painters.

There is no commission for any artwork sold. Donations benefiting the fundraiser will be at the artists discretion and greatly appreciated.

Please send images of the pieces you would like to submit to:

themiamiartistsexchange@gmail.com

or

tatianaenriquezart@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/notes/the-miami-artists-exchange/call-to-artists-deadline-is-november-30th-fundraiser-benefitting-camillus-house-/238770006250199

Thank you so much for your support!

“Zip to the Polls” This Election Day With Half-Price Zipcar Rates 11/6/12

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“Zip to the Polls” This Election Day With Half-Price Zipcar Rates
Tuesday, 11/06/2012, 05:00 am – 09:00 pm
Zip-to-the-PollsMiami Polling Stations
All Zipcar locations and polling locations,
Miami, Florida Miami
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In an effort to encourage members to get out and vote this Election Day, Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, is offering a special 2012 Election Day discount to make it easier to get to the polling stations on November 6.

Zipcar launched in Miami on November 1, 2012, offering hybrids, convertibles, sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks, as well as Mercedes C250s and Audi A3s to Miami residents. Vehicles are conveniently located throughout Downtown Miami, Brickell, South Beach and Coral Gables.

As part of the “Zip to the Polls” program, hourly rates will be reduced by half on all Zipcars nationwide between the polling hours of 5am and 9pm (local time) on November 6, 2012.

Visit www.zipcar.com/zip-to-the-polls to learn more and to make a half-price hourly Zipcar reservation to “Zip to the Polls” on Election Day. All Zipcar rates include gas, 180 miles of travel per day, insurance, reserved parking spots and roadside assistance.

Wonderland’s 1st Year Anniversary Special Appearance by George Acosta 11/8/12

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Wonderland’s 1st Year Anniversary Special Appearance by George Acosta
Thursday, 11/08/2012, 11:00 pm – 06:00 am
PicsArt_1351047752477Wonderland Miami
7770 Biscayne Blvd,
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Manfred Kets de Vries Speaks at The Leadership Lectures series at FIU 11/16/12

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Manfred Kets de Vries Speaks at The Leadership Lectures series at FIU
November 16 at 9 am
image007Modesto Maidique
College of Law, RDB 1000
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL

The Center for Leadership at Florida International University is pleased to announce that Manfred Kets de Vries, a distinguished professor, renown author and one of the founding professionals in the development of leadership as a field and discipline, will visit the Modesto Maidique campus.

Kets de Vries will deliver a public lecture on "The Leadership Challenge: A Cultural Odyssey,". The lecture, which is part of the Center’s The Leadership Lectures series, is free and open to the public.

“We are honored to host Professor Kets de Vries, the world’s leading contributor to human resource management, at FIU,” said Modesto A. Maidique, president emeritus of FIU and executive director of the Center for Leadership. “His exceptional work in the clinical study of organizational leadership has been fundamental to understanding how emotions impact decision-making and how human behavior affects the operation of an organization.”

Known as one of Europe’s leading management thinkers, Kets de Vries brings a different view to the subjects of leadership and individual and organizational change. He specializes in the areas of leadership, career dynamics, executive stress, entrepreneurship, family business, succession planning, cross-cultural management, team building, coaching, and the dynamics of corporate transformation.

Kets de Vries is a clinical professor of leadership development at INSEAD, one of the world’s largest graduate business schools with campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. He is also the founder of INSEAD’s Global Leadership Center. In addition, Kets de Vries has lectured at numerous management institutions around the world and has been the author, co-author and editor of over 35 books. His books and articles have been translated into thirty-one languages.

The Leadership Lectures series, presented by Mercantil Commercebank, features world-class, accomplished and influential leaders with expertise ranging from business and philanthropy to public service and academic research. The main goal of the series is to allow the South Florida community to have access to the expertise, advice and best practices of some the world’s foremost leadership minds.
To attend The Leadership Lectures series with Manfred Kets De Vries, please register online or visit lead.fiu.edu for further information.

GMCVB Announces Exciting Miami Live Music Month Line-Up November 2012

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GMCVB Announces Exciting Miami Live Music Month Line-Up
image001November 1 – 30, 2012
www.MiamiLiveMusicMonth.com

Month-Long Celebration Highlights the City’s Live Music Venues and Performances

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) proudly announces the Third Annual Miami Live Music Month, set to take place from November 1 – 30, 2012. Each week, during this thirty-day celebration designed to increase awareness of Greater Miami & the Beaches’ live music scene, locals and tourists will enjoy an impressive line-up of live musical performances throughout the community.

During Miami Live Music Month, top live music venues in the area will showcase live performances by both established and up and coming local musicians. Now in its 3rd year, Miami Live Music Month is part of the GMCVB’s Miami Temptations program, which offers year-round monthly promotions such as Miami Spa Month (July – August), Miami Spice (August – September) and Miami Attractions Month (October – November 21st).

“Miami Live Music Month gives music lovers an opportunity to immerse themselves in our community’s eclectic live music scene and experience the region’s vast range of live music venues,” says William D. Talbert III, CDME, GMCVB President & CEO.  “Our goal is to have everyone dance their way into the holiday season.”

A schedule of Miami Live Music Month events and performances follows:
Friday, November 2 -  GMCVB 2012 Miami Live Music Month Launch at Annual Meeting, Marlins Park
Saturday, November 3 – Miami Live Music Kick-off Event at Grand Central
Thursday, November 8 – Burgerliscious at Ponce Circle Park
Saturday, November 10 – Ultimate Miami Live Bands at Magic City Casino
Thursday, November 15 – NASCAR Concert at Lummus Park
Saturday, November 17 & Sunday, November 18  -  Miami Jazz Fest at Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park
Sunday, November 28 – MSFF Music Day Event at The Goose

Gulliver Celebrates Inductees Into Athletic Hall Of Fame

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(Miami, Florida) – Gulliver Preparatory celebrated the induction of the Class of 2012 into their Athletic Hall of Fame during the month of October.  Led by the Athletic Department and the Alumni Association, The Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2010 to recognize and honor coaches, administrators and student athletes who have achieved athletic success, and who have made significant contributions to the reputation of their athletic program.  Inductees included Gina Derks Gardner – class of 1990, Coach Jorge Dieppa, Sylvia Fowles – class of 2004, Coach Mark Schusterman, and the late professional football player, Sean Taylor – class of 2001.  The 2010 Inaugural Class Inductees included Mrs. Marian Krutulis “Mrs. K,” Mr. Joseph A. Krutulis “Coach K,” Coach Jan Gomez, Coach Chuck Tobey and Gulliver Schools headmaster, James Williams.

Gulliver Preparatory plans to develop a physical “Wall of Fame” on campus to commemorate all inductees. 

For more information about Gulliver Schools and the Athletic Hall of Fame, please visit http://www.gulliverschools.org/ â– 

Fifth Annual Reason to Run 5k Benefiting Pediatric Cancer Research 11/10/12

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Fifth Annual "Reason to Run" 5k to Raise Funds for Pediatric Cancer Research
Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 8 a.m.
Deering Estate
16701 S.W. 72 Avenue
Miami, FL

On-site registration and check-in will begin at 7 a.m.  The registration fee is $25 for adults before November 2.  The fee increases to $30 thereafter.

To date, the event has raised more than $150,000 for pediatric cancer research.  Dr. Julio Barredo of the UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center received the first local award last year for a study entitled “Targeting Glycolysis and the AMPK Regulated Metabolic Networks in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).”  Last year, event organizers also raised enough to purchase the Bio-Plex 200.  The instrument allows for complex analyses of protein and nucleic acid vital to the research being conducted at UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The “Reason to Run” 5K run/walk is the brainchild of avid marathoners and training partners Linda Martinez and Lisette Zamora.  Both women have participated in and coached a number of fundraising events for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

“Finding cures for pediatric cancers took on a special meaning for my family five years ago when my 10-year-old nephew was diagnosed with a brain tumor,” said Linda Martinez, event organizer.  “Through the work of dedicated doctors and nurses, he is winning his fight.  But the fact remains that cancer is the number one disease killer of children, and the treatments currently available often negatively impact the quality of life for those who survive.  Events such as this one will help fund life-saving research while raising awareness that there is still much work to be done.”

After the run/walk, participants will be invited to enter the Deering property for a post-race event that will include a raffle, music, food, drinks, bounce-houses and other entertainment in the family area.

All participants will be automatically entered to win one of many prizes including a Miami Seaquarium dolphin swim for four, admission to other attractions, and a host of other prizes.  Those wishing to enter, but not run, can make a donation or purchase a raffle ticket for $5.

Sponsors for “Reason to Run” 5K run/walk include: Palmetto Ford, SeaView Research, HiTEX Marketing, SH Medical Corp., Dolphin Mall and Preferred Care Partners.  Several local schools and businesses have initiated fundraising campaigns as well, and cash donations have exceeded $15,000 to date.

CancerFree KIDS’ mission is to fund life-saving research of childhood cancers.  CFK supports research by raising funds in a myriad of ways and by actively advocating for additional funding of pediatric cancer research on a national level.  The non-profit 501(c)(3) organization was founded on the belief that research can lead to a cure, not only for children, but for everyone.  For additional information, visit www.cancerfreekids.org.
For more information on the race event or to register, please visit www.reasontorun.org or call (305) 807-7079.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida 30th Anniversary Celebration 11/3/12

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida 30th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, 11/03/2012, 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
rmhc_30th_anniversary_gala-evite1The Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
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As a special thank you to the thousands of volunteers, donors, corporate partners, house guests and staff who have made the past 30 years possible, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida®’s (RMHC) year-long 30th Anniversary celebration comes to a close with an intimate night out in Miami’s Design District.

RMHC’s 30th Anniversary gala takes over the historic Moore Building, highlighted by live performances from two South Florida favorites: DJ Bounce from the American Airlines Arena’s Grey Goose Lounge and the high energy Latin fusion of Locos Por Juana. The event also features cocktails presented by Bacardi, international food stations and a silent auction offering exclusive trips, sports and leisure packages.

Tickets are on sale now for this unforgettable night directly on RMHC’s website, rmhcsouthflorida.org and clicking on 30th Anniversary Celebration. Join thousands of others as links in RMHC’s Heart Chain and help South Florida’s children live happier and healthier lives for another 30 years!

Car2Go Member Appreciation Day 10/27/12

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Car2Go Member Appreciation Day
Saturday, 10/27/2012, 11:00 am – 03:00 am
Soyka
5556 Northeast 4th Court,
Miami, Florida 33137
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As the carsharing program that swept Miami in July approaches its 100-day mark, devoted car2go members will be honored with a special day at Biscayne’s Soyka restaurant. Members who have been with the program since its inception will enjoy perks including a free dessert at Soyka and games featuring a car2go driving obstacle course where members have a chance to win free diving minutes.

JustLiveJen 10/28/12

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JustLiveJen
Sunday, 10/28/2012, 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Komen-Final-FlyerStratiform Fitness
8815 SW 131 St.,
Miami, Florida 33176
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A “JustLiveJen” bootcamp event this weekend in partnership with Baptist Health South Florida will raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The event takes place at 10 a.m., Sunday, October 28, at Stratiform Fitness, 8815 SW 131 St., Miami 33176. The cost is $10 and all proceeds benefit Komen for the Cure. The event is open to the public and includes a raffle for a chance to win a $5,000 gift certificate to Meridian MedSpa in Coral Gables. For information, send an email to justlivejen@gmail.com or call (786) 429-1025.

Reptile Day 11/3/12

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Reptile Day
Saturday, 11/03/2012, 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33129
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Reptile lovers and those who want to learn more about the intriguing creatures are invited to attend Miami Science Museum’s Reptile Day on Saturday, Nov. 3. Reptile Day will include entertaining and interactive activities about many different reptile species including:
• Meet and greet with Animal Planet’s Gator Boys celebrities Chris and Ashley
• Python Control in the Everglades presentation by Shawn Heflick, host of National Geographic’s Python Hunters
• Live venomous snake handling show by Venom One
• Eyes and Ears (invasive reptile detection and reporting training) presentation by Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ECISMA)
• Alligator aquaculture presentation by Gatorama
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission airboat display
• Live invasive reptile display by ECISMA
• Reptile artifacts from MSM Collection Vault
• Live python animal presentation by MSM herpetologist
• Turtle race
• Eat Like a Reptile by Kat Duran
• Outdoor tables featuring Venom One, FWC, ECISMA, Shawn Heflick of National Geographic’s Python Hunters, Gatorama, Animal Planet’s Gator Boys celebrities Chris and Ashley and Gator Boys merchandise sale, Zoo Med prizes, Eat Like a Lizard

Arts & Crafts activities will include a sea turtle craft, spiral snake craft, and chameleon camouflage challenge (learn how camouflage is used as a survival technique as you color the chameleon to make it disappear into the background.)

Fun-filled floor demos at Reptile Day will be:
• Alligator vs. Crocodile – Think you know the difference between the two? Complete our venn diagram to identify the characteristics of each, then visit them in our Wildlife Center.
• Sea Turtle Bingo – Grab a “turtle egg” and follow the life stages of a sea turtle as you play this game of survival.
• Reptile Scavenger Hunt – Complete the scavenger hunt to learn more in-depth info about our reptile residents.
• Feeding Frenzy – Match the prey item to its reptile predator.
• Guess the Number of Eggs – Clutch size (the number of eggs laid in a nest) differs greatly among lizard species. Can you guess how many eggs each species lays?
• Lizard Personality Quiz – Lizards have interesting personalities, just like we do! Take this personality quiz to find out which lizard you fit in best with.

Reptile Day is sponsored in part by Venom One, ECISMA, Gatorama, MSM Collection, Zoo Med, GEICO, Tom Crutchfield, and United Pet Group, Inc. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Donald Uricchio at duricchio@miamisci.org.

COST:
Included with Museum admission. Students (with valid ID), seniors (62+) and children 3 – 12, $10.95; adults are $14.95. Admission is free for Miami Science Museum members and children under 3. Parking is free.

Fall Thing Free Family Event at Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Safe Halloween Fun 10/31/12

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Fall Thing Free Family Event at Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Safe Halloween Fun
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, Hank Kline Club
2805 SW 32nd Ave
Miami, FL 33133

Pumpkin Patch
Seven days a week, now through Oct. 31, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Families are invited to attend the “Fall Thing” event, a free, fun-filled, festive and safe Halloween celebration open to the public at Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Hank Kline Club on Oct. 31. Kids are encouraged to dress up in costume for the event, which will include rides, games, a rock wall, face painting, balloons, costumes and characters, costume contest, food trucks, and candy galore.
 
The event is organized by Kevin and Shari Sutherland of Mosaic Miami Church. Mosaic Miami Church is also donating $2,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, which serves 10,000 boys and girls in Miami-Dade County with positive programs year-round. 
 
While at the event, guests can enjoy Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s pumpkin patch, also located at the Hank Kline Club. The patch was voted one of the best six pumpkin patches in South Florida by CBS Miami in 2011. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade.
 
There is ample parking at the Hank Kline Club.

X Rated Thursdays @Wonderland Miami! Complimentary Limo Ride with all table reservations 10/25/12

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X Rated Thursdays @Wonderland Miami! Complimentary Limo Ride with all table reservations
Saturday, 10/25/2012, 10:00 pm – 06:00 am
tnWonderland Miami
7770 Biscayne Blvd,
miami, Florida 33138
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Rick C Presents

X Rated Thursdays @Wonderland Miami!

Complimentary Limo Ride with all table reservations*

All my guests receive complimentary admission until 1am!
Text first and last name along with number of guests to

***786 303 2787***

Rick C
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Wonderland Miami
786 303 2787 / 786 273 7401
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& PLUS ONE – art exhibit 10/26/12

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& PLUS ONE – art exhibit
Friday, 10/26/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
NTNina Torres Fine Art Gallery
1800 North Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33132
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7 PLUS ONE is part of the October Comtemporary Art Show At Nina Torres Fine Art Gallery.
Seven painters and one sculptor from four different countries.

Ana Maria Hoyos – Colombia
Blanca Daw – Venezuela
Emilio Hector Rodriguez – Cuba
Gloria Lorenzo – Cuba
Julio Bordas – Cuba
Maruchi Carmona – Cuba
Maria Teresa D’azucena – El Salvador
Pedro Hernandez – Cuba

Pink Happy Hour 10/25/12

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Pink Happy Hour
Thursday, 10/25/2012, 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Screen-Shot-2012-10-23-at-3.45.38-PMConrad Miami
1395 Brickell Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Conrad Miami invites you to a ‘Pink Happy Hour’ in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Join us at The Bar @ LvL 25 overlooking Biscayne Bay on Thursday, October 25th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Admission $20*
(includes two drinks, hors d’ourves and valet parking)

*All proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate

The Film, Recording and Entertainment Council Star Gala 11/3/12

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The Film, Recording and Entertainment Council’s Star Gala
stargala2012November 3, 2012, 6:30pm
Magic City Casino
450 Northwest 37th Avenue
Miami, FL 33125
www.Stargala.org
Tickets and event details are available online at www.stargala.org. FREC Star Gala tickets are $225 per person.

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, will host the 2012 Film, Recording and Entertainment Council’s (FREC) Star Gala on Saturday, November 3 at 6:30pm. The primary mission of FREC is to promote economic development for the entertainment industry in South Florida and to position South Florida as the premier entertainment industry hot spot. Among the event’s highlights, the 2012 FREC Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to entertainer and honoree, David Cassidy. Emmy Award-winning journalist and NBC 6 anchor, Trina Robinson, and nationally syndicated daytime host of the “Judge David Young” show, Judge David Young, will emcee the black-tie gala. Live entertainment will be featured by freestyle band, Erotic Exotic.

“We are excited to be the home of this star-studded event and are proud to recognize the 2012 FREC Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, David Cassidy,” says Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “It will be great to see all of David’s professional and charitable achievements honored at this event.”

The event artist, Damien Cruz, was recognized by Florida Gov. Rick Scott in 2011 to represent the state as the featured artist for the 2011 National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Florida. Cruz’s colorful illustrations blend his memories of Cuban landscapes and his reflections on the land of opportunity.

The FREC Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made a significant impact to the entertainment industry. To that end, David Cassidy’s diverse and long lasting career as a performer is a perfect example of this goal. Cassidy is best known for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970’s sitcom “The Partridge Family.” The year “The Partridge Family” premiered, Cassidy had the #1 selling single of the year, “I Think I Love You,” and record of the year, The Partridge Family Album. As a performer, Cassidy garnered multiple Grammy nominations and won a Golden Apple Award. Cassidy’s records have sold well over 30 million copies worldwide and have been recognized with over 24 gold and platinum recordings, including four consecutive multi-platinum LP’s. In 1999, Cassidy was named “Best All Around Performer,” “Entertainer of the Year” and “Show Star of the Year” for his role in “The Rat Pack Is Back” by the Review Journal’s Best of Las Vegas. In addition to performing, producing, writing and recording, Cassidy is also an active spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF) and related organizations.

Past Lifetime Achievement Award recipients have included Jon Secada, three-time Grammy Award winner, Jerry Powers, CEO of Plum Miami magazine and Jonathan D. Krane, acclaimed producer, writer and actor.

Women’s Success Summit 11/13/12-11/14/12

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Women’s Success Summit
November 13 & 14, 2012
185Briza on The Bay
1717 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132
www.WomensSuccessSummit.com  
Register to attend!
Click here to receive 20% off with your Discount Code!
Discount Code: JLPR

Miami’s largest 2-day conference for professional women – entrepreneurs, executives, "change agents" and badass businesswomen, alike.

Get the business strategies and tools you need, to build the lifestyle you want, while doing the work you love and earning what you’re worth!

As a professional woman, you know how hard it can be for your business to revolve around your life, rather than the other way around. That’s why Work & Play, Every Day is the theme of The Women’s Success Summit VI, Miami’s largest 2-day business conference for women!

Put it in your calendar now!

Photographs of Sea Tweetup Day 3 on Norwegian Sky on 10/14/12

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Sea Tweetup Day 3 on the Norwegian Sky on Sunday, October 14, 2012.  The weather cleared up and we arrived at Nassau, Bahamas.  We where meet at the pier by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and took a tour bus ride to The Bahamas National Trust and was treated to a traditional Bahamanian breakfast which included, grits with a conch stew and a fish stew, hash, pan cakes, real homemade jelly – banana, guava, coconut, pineapple and mango, these were amazing the banana was my favorite.   We also had an assortment of pastry’s, amazing breads and fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh squeezed lemonade, fresh coconut water and tea. Then we got to see a presentation of several of the island, I had no idea that the Bahamas was that large – 700 islands make up the Bahamas.  Then we hoped on the bus again and visited three art galleries and saw some amazing art all local artist.  The first gallery was Doongalik Studios Art Gallery they had some amazing local artist and then we headed over to the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas and they had a great exhibition by Amos Ferguson know as the Bahamian Outsider. Our next stop was at Hillside House the studio and gallery of Antonius Roberts and his work is truly amazing.

The next stop was Senor Frogs for a tweetup and a shot of Patron XO Cafe before heading back to the ship.  Once on board we had our second roundtable discussions with cocktails sponsored by Bacardi.   The first speaker was Brenda Mallett with Socially Engaged and our last speaker was Nathan Stobezski.  We had a wonderful question and answer session for all of the speakers with sipping cocktails.  Then we all headed to dinner and dancing.  What a wonderful end to a great Sea Tweetup.  Hope to see everyone back again next year and lots of new faces.

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Sizzling hot Industry Tuesdays @Wonderland Miami! 10/23/12

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Sizzling hot Industry Tuesdays @Wonderland Miami!
Sunday, 10/23/2012, 10:00 pm – 06:00 am
In-the-biz-Tuesday-Wonderland-rickcWonderland Miami
7770 Biscayne Blvd,
miami, Florida 33185
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Rick C Presents

Sizzling hot Industry Tuesdays @Wonderland Miami!

All my guests receive complimentary admission until 1am!
Text first and last name along with number of guests to

***786 303 2787***

Rick C
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Wonderland Miami
786 303 2787 / 786 273 7401
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Rick C Presents…. Halloween at Wonderland Miami! 10/31/12

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Rick C Presents…. Halloween at Wonderland Miami!
Wednesday, 10/31/2012, 10:00 pm – 06:00 am
Halloween-WonderlandWonderland Miami
7770 Biscayne Blvd,
miami, Florida 33138
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Be afraid, be very afraid!

Rick C Presents….

Halloween at Wonderland Miami!

All costumes welcomed!

For Rick C’s No Cover Guest list, text first and last name with # of

guests to 786 303 2787 or 786 273 7401.

Limited spots available. Sign up now!

Make your table reservations early by contacting me, they are going FAST!

Rick C
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Wonderland Miami
786 303 2787 / 786 273 7401
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Photographs from Sea Tweetup Day 2 on Norwegian Sky on 10/13/12

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Sea Tweetup Day 2 on the Norwegian Sky on Saturday, October 13, 2012.  Because of the tropical depression we were not able to go to the private island so we had another day at sea.  MillerCoors came to the rescue and we had a great get together by the pool with Blue Moon, Fosters, Coors Light, Miller Light, Grolsh and Crispin Cider to go along with the poolside BBQ. Then that night we had our first Social Media Roundtable with presentations by Jeff Cohen, Director of Social Media of MDG Advertising, Sebastian Rusk, CEO/Founder of SocialBuzzTV,  Aubrey Swanson, Founder of AUBOOM Media, Jacqueline Jimenez, Founder of The Innovative Consultant, Michael Alcantara, Founder of Alcantara Media and Rich Tucker, Social Media Manager for CruiseDeals.com.  Then on to our next cocktail party sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line.

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