Natural Skincare Workshop 11/14/14

Natural Skincare Workshop
Friday, 11/14/2014 – 11/14/2014 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
Orchid and Face CreamMetiista Natural Cosmetic Lab
1410 20th Street – Ste 201,
miami beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $89

Make your own Face & Body Moisturizing Cream

Over time, the sun and hot weather of Florida can really damage your skin, causing premature aging and wrinkles, along with dryness and burns. Skin needs to be nourished and moisturized. In this workshop you will learn to make your own cream to protect, restore, and heal your skin. Too many commercial creams and cosmetics have questionable or even toxic ingredients. When you make the cream yourself, you have clarity and confidence about what ingredients to use.

I will teach you about the benefits of ingredients used in formulating creams from hydrosols and oils to butters. We will go over the different techniques used to make creams (from heavy and deeply moisturizing to light, non-greasy and fast absorbing creams) with or without preservatives. Most importantly, you will get the confidence to make your own creams at home.

In this workshop you will:

1. Learn to treat specific skin issues, such as scars and wrinkles
2. Effectively use herbs in creams using tinctures & hydrosols
3. Learn to make anhydrous body creams (no water)
4. Learn to make creams without any emulsifiers
5. Learn about emulsifiers and emulsifying techniques
6. Learn the properties and benefits of oils, butters, & hydrosols
7. Learn to make water decoctions and medicinally infused oils
8. Make and take home: 1 body moisturizing cream adapted to your skin type and 1 make up remover lotion

Book Now!
Saturday 11/15/2014 From 9am to 12pm
Friday 11/28/2014 From 9am to 12pm

Location: 1410 20th Street – Ste 201
Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)
Any questions? Contact me @ brigitte@metiista.net

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KCC Productions presents the Kik Sanchez Salsa Jazz Project at the North Shore Bandshell 9/24/14

KCC Productions presents the Kik Sanchez Salsa Jazz Project at the North Shore Bandshell
Wednesday, 09/24/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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7275 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Come dance the evening away as Kiki Sanchez leads his Salsa Jazz Project in an evening of sophisticated danceable salsa.

Tiki Bar Takeover at Macchialina 9/25/14

Tiki Bar Takeover at Macchialina
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 09/26/2014 11:00 pm – 01:00 am
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820 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Macchialina’s monthly Bar Takeover series gets Tiki Fever!

Join us for an homage to Tiki culture with guest bartenders Guy Jaroschy & C. Virginia King (Broken Shaker) & Trevor Alberts (Orange Blossom). These leading authorities in Miami’s bar scene will be serving up the classics, as well as their own fabulous creations. Chef Pirolo will be creating a menu of Polynesian inspired bites.

No Charge at the door; Complimentary passed hors D’oeuvres

Lucifer’s Addiction Cocktail Release Party 9/27/14

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Lucifer’s Addiction Cocktail Release Party
Saturday, 09/27/2014 – 09/28/2014 06:00 am – 02:00 am
LBG_LuciferAddiction_11x17-200dpiLou’s Beer Garden
7337 Harding Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
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Cost: Free

The Garden’s Private Blend Is Here!

A 6 month project! in Collaboration with ANGEL’S ENVY BOURBON.

Barrel Age this blend with some Port Wine and we have a cocktail of such depth, even she might say its too good to be true.

So, mark that calendar, because this special libation wont last long.
BOTTOMS UP!

PS: Dusseldorf Weggs on deck. Sexy Sounds Assisted by Nudist Nuddie Boy.

W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Cat Shell 9/25/14

W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Cat Shell
Thursday, 09/25/2014 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
WSouthBeach_Speakerbox1W South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Open to public

Miami native, Cat Shell will bring old soul to new music at Living Room W South Beach on Thursday, September 25th from 8PM to 10 PM. She has taken genres of R&B/Pop and formulated her own unique style. As guests enjoy live music and delicious signature cocktails, The Living Room Bar will come alive weekly with an eclectic mix of aural pleasures and curated performances from the worlds of jazz, pop, R&B, soul, funk, electronic and more, capped off with a live DJ set.

Snacks from Living Room’s exclusive menu crafted by Conor Hanlon, executive chef of Andrew Carmellini’s award-winning American restaurant at W South Beach, The Dutch, will additionally be available for purchase.

The 4th Annual Film Festival Returns to the Colony Theater 9/23/14

The 4th Annual Film Festival Returns to the Colony Theater
Tuesday, 09/23/2014 – 09/25/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TFF-2014-Flyer-2-Outside-2_MiamiOnlyColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

After three successful runs, the 4th annual Turkish Film Festival returns to Miami from September 23rd thru the 25th. As it is customary, all screenings will take place at the Colony Theater located at 1040 Lincoln Road and are free and open to the public.

This year, the festival will be showcasing four feature films that represent the best Turkish Cinema has to offer. Opening the festival on September 23rd at will be Only You. Directed by Hakan Yonat, this is the love story of Hazal, a visually disabled young woman and Ali, a former boxer. On September 24th, the festival will feature Oh Brother, directed by Kemal Uzun. This hilarious comedy adventure sees three friends attempt to turn their lives around only to find themselves in a whole heap of trouble. Also on September 24 will be Love Me. Co-directed by Marina Gorbach and Mehmet Bahadie Er, Love Me is an idiosyncratic comedy-drama sprinkled with hilarious notes of cultural clashes and endearing displays of kindness that will warm audience’s hearts in the most unexpected way. On September 25th, the festival will be closing with a screening of My World. Directed by Ugur Yucel, My World is inspirational drama about a devoted teacher who helps a deaf and blind girl to live with her disabilities.

Beats-N-Bubbles Happier Hour(s) 9/19/14

Beats-N-Bubbles Happier Hour(s)
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 07:00 pm –
Sagamore-Beats-N-Bubbles_9.19.14Sagamore, The Art Hotel
1671 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Beats-N-Bubbles Happier Hour(s) is back again!

Eat + Drink + Dance + Play: Get your weekend going with beer, wine, cocktail and bottle specials. Dance and mingle to deep house lounge sounds from Spectacle Recordings DJ’s and artists, or relax and play in the game room with an old-school selection of board games.

Complimentary Entry with RSVP/Guest List Reservation.

Discounted valet is available. The party goes on rain or shine. 21+ Only.

Cotton’s 24 Hour Runway Show 11/7/14

Cotton’s 24 Hour Runway Show
Friday, 11/07/2014 – 11/08/2014 08:00 pm – 08:00 pm
EL07960-2013-03-01-at-20-03-54-2013-03-01-at-20-03-54South Beach
8th street and Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

As the must-see style event of the year, Cotton’s 24Hour Runway Show is a celebration featuring more than 70 retail brands, celebrity talent and musical performances. With last year’s audience nearly reaching one million viewers, the fashion marathon returns to the 24-hour-city, also known as South Beach, FL. This year’s theme is “The Moments of Our Lives.” Each hour of the show will highlight a different “cotton moment,” with one unique outfit every minute, for a total of 1,440 cotton looks. Cotton Incorporated is partnering with PEOPLE to bring the live runway experience inside the home, streaming from South Beach on TheFabricOfOurLives.com, PEOPLE.com, InStyle.com, Entertainment Weekly’s EW.com, Essence.com, SouthernLiving.com and RealSimple.com. Those with the fashion fortitude to watch the entire show will be able to plan out their most memorable cotton looks for years to come!

W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Manu Manzo 9/18/14

W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Manu Manzo
Thursday, 09/18/2014 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
W-Speaker-Box-Andrew-SapinLiving Room Bar
Living Room Bar at W South Beach Hotel,
2201 Collins Ave., Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free and open to the public

Living Room Bar at W South Beach Hotel will host Manu Manzo, a Venezuelan-born & Miami raised singer/songwriter on September 18, from 8pm to 10pm. Manzo will perform a signature blend of genres that have influenced her in life: from Latin to Jazz; Hip-Hop and Neo Soul; as well as Rhythm and Blues. As guests mix and mingle with Manzo’s musical styling, the talented mixologists at Living Room Bar will craft signature cocktails for the evening.

Snacks from Living Room’s exclusive menu by Conor Hanlon, executive chef of Andrew Carmellini’s award-winning American restaurant at W South Beach, The Dutch, will additionally be available for purchase.

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W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Robbie Elias 9/11/14

W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Robbie Elias
Thursday, 09/11/2014 – 08:00 am – 10:00 am
WSouthBeach_SpeakerboxW South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Open to public

The soulful blend of pop and rock, Miami native, Robbie Elias will bring his raw energy to the Living Room at W South Beach on Thursday, September 11 from 8PM to 10 PM. As guests mix and mingle with live music and signature cocktails, The Living Room Bar will come alive weekly with an eclectic mix of aural pleasures and curated performances from the worlds of jazz, pop, R&B, soul, funk, electronic and more, capped off with a live DJ set.

Late Night with Will Rivas at Macchialina 9/5/14

Late Night with Will Rivas at Macchialina
Friday, 09/05/2014 – 09/06/2014 12:00 am – 02:00 am
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820 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: N/A

Hang out after hours at Macchialina for “Late Night with Will Rivas” every Friday and Saturday night!

Extended hours from 12 am – 2 am where you can enjoy cocktails fro Will Rivas and bar menu items from Chef Michael Pirolo such as “Meatballs Parm” Sandwich, Lasagna, Baked Cavatelli and Polpettine.

The Plunge Culture & Creativity conference 2014 11/6/14

The Plunge Culture & Creativity conference 2014
Thursday, 11/06/2014 – 08/08/2014 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
the-plunge-coverEden Roc Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
More Info Link
Cost: $625 Now-Sept. 30th

PlungeCon will attract prominent executives, entrepreneurs, journalists and creative minds from varying backgrounds, at the vanguard of groundbreaking work in the arts, entertainment and sports, lifestyle, media and technology. The dynamic three-day program will include enlightening talks, culture classes, networking sessions and an “Innovation Slam” (a fast-paced showcase of novel products and ideas), designed to be both intellectually stimulating and professionally rewarding.

Baccanali Miami Labor Day Weekend Pool Party 8/30/14

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Baccanali Miami Labor Day Weekend Pool Party
Saturday, 08/30/2014 – 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Baccanali-Updated-FlyerDream South Beach Hotel
1111 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $20-30

MegaCity Events presents BACCANALI Ibiza in Miami for a Labor Day Weekend Rooftop Pool Party at Dream South Beach (Hotel) featuring a Maria Lepe Swimwear Fashion Show with MegaCity Models and music by BACCANALI’s Bryan Peroni and MegaCity Events’ own DJ Tinello. Bites will be available onsite from Naked Taco

Celebrity Birthday for actress/singer Shar Jackson celebrating together with singer/actor LL Cool J, Alfredo Versace, Karlie Redd (Official Fan Page) & 1035thebeat’s T-Roy, to name a few.

Hosted by Luigi Lone, Jessica Rivero, Hanna Maldonado & Chris Anthony

Early Bird & Pre Sale Tickets

For more info & poolside VIP table reservations call or text 786-277-3703.

Event Partners / Sponsors:
KNT PRO Cosmetics / KNT Beauty Studio
She’Luxe Couture Accessories
DeJa Vu Entertainment Inc
The Collective
Executive Choice Agency Group
Heavenly Cakes by Sonia

Miami Spice Mash-Up Grand Finale 9/4/14

Miami Spice Mash-Up Grand Finale
Thursday, 09/04/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Miami-Spice-Final-Chef-Mash-Up-FlyerLure Fishbar
1601 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: $75

The Miami Spice Mash-Up series, presented by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), pays tribute to the fabulous food scene in Miami and the Beaches with curated collaborations between some of the area’s most popular chefs. The last installment of the popular Mash-up series will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Lure Fishbar in the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.

Chefs John Iatrellis of Lure Fishbar, Wolfgang Birk of Area 31, and David Bracha of Oak Tavern team up to deliver an evening of indulgent seafood fare to preview each of their enticing September Miami Spice menus. Guests can enjoy two savory dishes per chef and a dessert crafted by the trio for $75 per person including a cocktail reception featuring one complimentary Botran Rum Deluxe Mojito, Stella Artois and a glass of wine from Wines of Chile (excluding tax, gratuity and additional alcohol purchases).

In its inaugural year, the Miami Spice Mash-Up dinner series has been highly successful, bringing food enthusiasts an exclusive preview of each of the featured chef’s Miami Spice menus as well as an opportunity to interact with them. The series kicked off in June at J&G Grill with chefs Brad Kilgore and José Mendín of Pubbelly Group and continued in July at Swine Southern Table & Bar with chefs Clay Miller of 50 Eggs and Todd Erickson of HaVen South Beach. The one-of-a-kind dining series has brought some of Miami and the Beaches’ most talented chefs together to celebrate the Miami Spice Restaurant Program. Savvy diners have the month of September to enjoy three-course meals accessibly priced at $23 per person for lunch and $39 per person for dinner.

Seating is limited to 40 guests. Reservations must be made in advance by calling (305) 695-4550. Lure Fishbar is located in the Loews Miami Beach Hotel at 1601 Collins Avenue. Cocktail reception will begin at 7 p.m.; dinner service will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. For more information on Miami Spice please visit iLoveMiamiSpice.com.

Cris Cab Album Release Party & Live Performance 9/6/14

Cris Cab Album Release Party & Live Performance
Saturday, 09/06/2014 – 09/06/2014 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
criscabHyde Beach @ SLS
1701 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $20

Rising star and 21-year-old Miami native Cris Cab will release his debut album “Where I Belong” on September 6th. The album, which showcases Cris’ signature mix of pop/rock/reggae/soul, is now available for pre-order on iTunes. Listen to his global hit “Liar Liar” (co-written & produced by Pharrell) which he will be performing live at Hyde Beach at SLS Hotel Miami.

Photographs of the Summer Art Series by Miami’s Independent Thinkers at The James Royal Palm on 8/20/14

Miami’s Independent Thinkers presents Summer Art Series  featuring local artist Ted VanCleave and Dan Schneiger at The James Royal Palm on  on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. We enjoyed amazing complimentary bites and cocktails fromFlorida Cookery.

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KCC Productions presents Jsalsa & Orch. Expression 8/27/14

KCC Productions presents Jsalsa & Orch. Expression
Wednesday, 08/27/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
jsalsaNorth Shore Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Jorge Santiago (“Jsalsa”) is a native Puerto Rican salsa musician. In 1996, Orq. Expression was born in the Bronx, performing in many local events in New York City. This group of youths played salsa dura in New York’s streets where the NY Salsa style started. Jsalsa relocated to Miami when he was 28 years old, and has promoted his New York Latin flair ever since. His salsero attitude and rhythm are evident in all of the salsa shows he performs. His latest project unlocks and defrosts those great musical numbers that have brought so much dancing fun to all of us. “Bringing back Orq. Expression to play back the memories and rhythms of salsa dura” is his latest mission.
“Music is the soul of a person and the memory of lifetime”

Photographs of Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art present the River Of Art 17 Pop-Up Social at Tongue & Cheek on 8/19/14

Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art present the River Of Art #16 Pop-Up Social at Tongue & Cheek on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

Featured Artists: Monique Lassooij, Judith Mistor, Alejandro Cuadra and Prince Aderele.

Featured Charities: Indie Film Club and Whereby.US

About the River Of Art Program:

The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

Supported by Supported by Sweat Records – Fabulous Miami – Tony Major Events – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – You and I Are Love –  Soul Of Miami

Next month River of Art is September 23rd at Cocktail Collection at Tobacco Road so save the date!

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Wall Lounge – This Weeks Lineup 8/19/14

Wall Lounge – This Weeks Lineup
Tuesday, 08/19/2014 – 08/23/2014 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
Wall-week-Aug-18Wall Lounge (W Hotel)
2201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Wall Lounge has events all week long that you wont want to miss! Tuesday,Ruen. Blaze & Reid Waters. Thursday, Tony G. Friday, Brooke Evers & Brito. Saturday, Pierce Fulton. Come dance the night away!

Pink Flamingo Awards 9/23/14

Pink Flamingo Awards
Tuesday, 09/23/2014 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Pink-Flamingo-Logo-2014Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $75

The 2nd Annual “Pink Flamingo Awards” will honor the people and places that have made Miami Beach a top 10 destination for travel as well as a world-class city in which to live. The “People’s Choice”-style awards recognize individuals and companies in 20 hospitality-related categories and are voted on by members of the community and tourists who visit here. Celebrity comedian ANT will emcee the Awards Ceremony, which will undoubtedly be full of ANTics and surprises. In addition to what promises to be an ANTastic evening, the 2nd Annual “Pink Flamingo Awards” will include an open bar cocktail reception; a silent auction; a three-course, seated dinner; and additional live entertainment. Proceeds from the “Pink Flamingo Awards” benefit the LGBT Visitor Center which welcomes thousands of international visitors throughout the year and serves as a major hub of activity for the local community. The Visitor Center is funded and operated by the MDGLCC Foundation, Inc., the non-profit foundation of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

Guitars Over Guns to Hold First Annual Choose Your Sound Benefit Concert 8/23/14

Guitars Over Guns to Hold First Annual Choose Your Sound Benefit Concert
Saturday, 08/23/2014 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
CYS-elec-flyer-FINALGleason Room backstage at the Fillmore in Miami Beach
1700 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $100

Guitars Over Guns, a Miami-based nonprofit that provides mentoring to at-risk youth through music education and performance, announced today that it will hold its first annual Choose Your Sound benefit concert on Saturday, August 23rd from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Gleason Room backstage at the Fillmore in Miami Beach (1700 Washington Ave). Tickets are available for $100 at http://bit.ly/GOGOGala.

Guitars Over Guns (GOGO) president and co-founder Chad Bernstein launched the organization in 2008 to formalize the ad-hoc mentoring that he and other members of the Miami band Suénalo were providing to local middle-schoolers. In partnership with Communities in Schools, the country’s largest dropout prevention organization, GOGO delivers a results-based, scalable model for bringing the joy and discipline of music-making to young people facing adversity in high-risk environments. Through its weekly programs, professional musicians forge positive relationships with students through one-on-one mentoring and instruction in music theory and performance.

“In addition to developing musicianship skills and strong relationships with local mentors, students who participate in Guitars Over Guns programs do better in school: 96 percent of GOGO students have improved their grades in math and reading,” said Bernstein. “The Choose Your Sound benefit concert will raise money to support our programs so that we can bring the transformative power of music to more students and schools in South Florida and beyond. We are thrilled to have a great lineup of bands and some of our community’s most prominent artists lending their support to our mission and joining us for what promises to be a fantastic evening of entertainment.”

Sponsored by Matusalem, Tito’s Vodka and Bombay Sapphire, the Choose Your Sound benefit concert will feature performances from local bands Suénalo, the Spam Allstars and Tomas Diaz as well as student musicians from the GOGO program. Roxanne Vargas of NBC’s 6 in the Mix will host the event, and singer and actor Jencarlos Canela will make a special appearance. There will also be a fine art exhibition featuring work from internationally renowned artist LEBO (who will create a one-of-a-kind painting to be auctioned that evening), Krave, Bhakti Baxter, Alvin Hernandez and Eva Ruiz, and a silent auction of unique gift packages and donated prizes.

“If I weren’t in GOGO I’d probably be susceptible to gang violence, street fights and drug abuse,” said Amelio Joseph, former student of the Guitars Over Guns Program. It’s just a way for me to express myself, to just get my feelings out there. Life without music is not life at all.”

For more information on Choose Your Sound and to purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/GOGOGala. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities for the event, please contact Chad Bernstein at chad@guitarsoverguns.org or at 847.420.6327. Follow GOGO on Twitter @guitarsoverguns and join the conversation by using #chooseyoursound.

ABOUT GUITARS OVER GUNS

Guitars Over Guns is a Florida-based non-profit organization that was launched in 2008 by musician Dr. Chad Bernstein to formalize the ad-hoc mentoring he and other members of the Miami band Suénalo were providing to local at-risk middle-schoolers. Our mission is to help young people living in negative and dangerous environments to discover the life-changing power of music through a structured program of music instruction and strong mentoring relationships with professional musicians.

For more information, visit www.guitarsoverguns.org and follow @guitarsoverguns.

XIV Summer Sessions: All Gold Everything 9/7/14

XIV Summer Sessions: All Gold Everything
Sunday, 09/07/2014 – 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
XIV_AllGoldHyde Beach at SLS South Beach
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: No cover charge, however table reservations are mandatory for granted entry

XIV All Good Everything hits the stage yet again, where spraying champagne and saving water is a ritual when being part of XIV Summer Sessions. Come dressed in your most outrageous ‘all gold’ outfit and expect the Hyde Beach staff to do the same! Champagne Spray packages are available for purchase and the brunch menu will be in full effect in their Hyde Garden.

5K Park Fest 11/2/14

5K Park Fest
Sunday, 11/02/2014 – 11/02/2014 06:00 am – 04:00 pm
5KPublicCalendarNorth Shore Bandshell Park
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Webpage Link
Cost:

The 5K Park Fest is a one-of-a-kind, award winning fundraising event that inspires people to PARK for the cause that moves them.

The award winning 5K PARK Fest – a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind, large scale community event that serves as a vehicle for all students to gain hands-on service learning, community hours and fundraise for their school, club or favorite non-profit organization. The 5K PARK Fest donates half of every parkticipant’s $40 Registration fee directly to that individual’s cause of choice. The inaugural event aims to have at least 5,000 service-driven people celebrating their fundraising achievements as well as promoting a healthy & active lifestyle.

Join us on November 2nd to make your mark and PARK.

Saturday Night Bender Launch Party 8/9/14

Saturday Night Bender Launch Party
Saturday, 08/09/2014 – 08/10/2014 04:00 pm – 01:00 am
bender2Palace Bar
1200 Ocean Drive,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Palace is giving you a new reason to get wild! Please join us for the launch of Palace’s newest weekly party, “The Saturday Night Bender”. It’s the perfect night to get drunk, get lifted, do bad things, and blame it on the alcohol in the morning! Let’s get bent Miami! The bender starts at 4pm right on Ocean Drive with music by Palace’s newest turntable resident, DJ SUSHIMAN. Watch the sun go down along with sexy locals your inhibitions. And just when you’re feeling the buzz watch some jaw dropping drag shows hosted by Tiffany Taylor Fantasia, and New York legendary drag performer Harmonica Sunbeam. Have shots with our staff and watch our Go-Go boys sweat to the music. Escape to the bathroom to “refresh” yourself and then come back to the bar for even more shot specials! Do it all over again all the way through ’til 1am… just in time to stumble to the next bar or call a cab. Come be part of our new weekly sh*tshow.

Holistic Aromatherapy Workshop 7/7/14

Holistic Aromatherapy Workshop
Thursday, 08/07/2014 – 11:00 am – 01:30 am
aroma-seminars2Beauty Schools of America South Beach
1011 Fifth Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: $50.00

Purpose:
To provide the ultimate educational hands-on experience to students of skin care, nail technician, full specialist, massage, spa therapy, cosmetology, make-up, barber and electrolysis programs as well as to the public.

Objectives:
1. Name the plants, herbs, flowers, leaves and fruits that are the source of aromatherapy oils
2. Learn about the therapeutic effects of essential oils on the body, mind and spirit.
3. Identify the safety precautions and contraindications of aromatherapy.
4. Select and blend different essential oils for body products and diffusers.
5. Create personalized synergistic blends such as lotion, face, hair or body oil and salt scrub.

Attendees will receive:
1. Handout with detailed information about essential oils and instruction on how to use them
2. 1 jar of aromatherapy lotion and 1 bottle of aromatherapy oil blend
3. Certificate of attendance

Workshop Campus Tour:
August 7 at South Beach
August 21 at Homestead
September 5 at North Miami Beach

Cost of Workshop: $50.00

About the Speaker:
Veronika Chao has been passionate practitioner of aromatherapy for ten years. She worked in various luxury spas in Miami where she received extensive training in aromatherapy and holistic spa therapies. She has used products of many exclusive face and body lines such as Sonya Dakar, E’SPA, and Aromatherapy Associates. Mrs. Chao enjoys creating personalized aromatherapy blends for massage, skin care and in room diffusers and utilizes them on daily basis.

Summer Soiree Cocktail Reception to Benefit Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis 8/22/14

Summer Soiree Cocktail Reception to Benefit Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis
Friday, 08/22/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Summer-Soiree-2014Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse
1 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $35 advance; $45 at door

Join the Miami Chapter of TBF and Smith & Wollensky as we celebrate the lazy days of summer and raise funds and awareness for the amazing spinal cord injury research at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.

Your donation includes chef selected hors d’ouevres, beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages, exciting drawing prizes – and guaranteed fun!
Stay for dinner and enjoy the Miami Spice Month menu.

Any questions, please contact Melissa Dynan at 007meld@gmail.com or 508-369-2804.

A.I.R. Grand Opening Party with Jolt Radio 8/1/14

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A.I.R. Grand Opening Party with Jolt Radio
Friday, 08/01/2014 – 08/02/2014 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
AIR-grand-opening_FB-cover-photoA.I.R. (Artist in Residence)
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

A.I.R. – A blend of on-going live, house, and old-school vinyl music, in conjunction with a rotation of local art and arts performances. Just a Soulstep off Lincoln Road.

We are now open, and we want you to come celebrate our official grand opening with us this Friday, August 1st! Experience craft cocktails, live music, and local art, and see why this is the place for locals, by locals.

Drinks on us from 7-9 PM, and stay as we continue the party into the wee hours of the night.

W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Brendan O’Hara 8/7/14

W South Beach Presents W SpeakerBox with Brendan O’Hara
Thursday, 08/07/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
speakerbox.augustW South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free and open to the public

The powerful voice of Miami native, Brendan O’Hara will bring his raw energy to the Living Room at W South Beach on Thursday, August 7 from 7 PM to 9 PM. Self-described as funky and lyrical, O’Hara is extremely diverse and able to bounce from pocket drums to bass, piano and even the horn. His sounds are compared to a fine cocktail, organic and intoxicating. As guests mix and mingle with Brendan’s musical styling, the talented mixologists at Living Room Bar will be crafting signature Miami Manhattan cocktails for the evening. Snacks from Living Room’s exclusive menu crafted by Conor Hanlon, executive chef of Andrew Carmellini’s award-winning American restaurant at W South Beach, The Dutch, will additionally be available for purchase.

Miami Life Luau Day Party 8/2/14

Miami Life Luau Day Party
Saturday, 08/02/2014 – 08/02/2014 02:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Luau-August-2The Hotel Astor
956 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free & Cover

This Saturday join us as Miami Life Luau takes over South Beach. Come enjoy the curated sound, the edgy sophistication, and the energetic vibe the Hotel Astor has to offer. As one of South Beach’s premier Art Deco hotel, you’re certain to have a Miami Life experience.
Ladies come sexy wearing your floral leis or flowered sundress…
Guys keep it cool in your nice linen or flower shirt…

Live Jazz every Wednesday at the National Hotel Miami Beach With Vintage Cocktails at Vintage Prices 7/30/14

Live Jazz every Wednesday at the National Hotel Miami Beach With Vintage Cocktails at Vintage Prices
Wednesday, 07/30/2014 – 12/17/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
65994_10152157105910946_1638387276428955316_nNational Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Vintage Prices on Vintage Cocktails

Who/What: The National Hotel Miami Beach, an Iconic Art Deco Landmark, hosts a weekly Wednesday Cocktail Hour with a retro, Art Deco vibe, along with vintage cocktails at vintage prices

When: Every Wednesday

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Pricing: Vintage Prices on Vintage Cocktails

Where: National Hotel Miami Beach
Blues Bar
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

Photographs of Sunset Rendez Vous at W Hotel South Beach on 7/19/14

Sunset Rendez Vous at W Hotel South Beach on Saturday, July 19, 2014.  The Annual Fashion Week Celebration was back in Miami.
Sunset Rende Vvous was sponsored by Whispering Angel Rose & Perrier, the Beauty Lounge by Inglot & Anarkali. Fashion shows featured Mova/Holt/Venao/GBC plus the art show with Anastasia The Great & Perego , music by DJ Jay Sample and produced by Ricardo Ralph Lopez.

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Soul Of Miami, Life Is Art and In The Loop 305 present the River Of Art 17 Pop-Up Social Event 8/19/14

Soul Of Miami, Life Is Art and In The Loop 305 present the River Of Art 17 Pop-Up Social Event
Tuesday, August 19, 6:30pm-9:30pm
RiverOfArtWeb17SOULTongue & Cheek
431 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139, Map
Tickets: $10 with Advance RSVP using discount code “SOUL” ($20 regular price without RSVP)
RSVP Now

Bringing People and Art Together
The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miami’s good people, changemakers, activists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs and artists. More than just an art show, more than just a networker, this is a true cultural social gathering. We use the power of the arts to bring people together to create a community greater than the sum of its parts.
Instagram Hashtag: #RiverOfArt

Featured Artists: Monique Lassooij, Judith Mistor, Alejandro Cuadra, Prince Aderele

Featured Charities: Indie Film Club, Whereby.US

Music by DJ Hank Justice

Supported by Fabulous MiamiYOMiamiSocialMedia305PARK ProjectYou and I Are Love

Each month, Life Is Art brings the community together at our River Of Art pop-up art-in-public-places show to socialize through the power of the arts with the goal of exposing new artists, introducing new people to art appreciation, providing an inspiring space to make new connections, showcasing local businesses and charities, while providing a fun break during the work week. Tongue and Cheek will be providing complimentary tastings and 10% off dinner after the show! The modest $10 door fee goes to support Life Is Art’s mission.

Art is an inspiring talking point, discussing it is a great way to break the ice. Culture is one of the primary elements that build community and hosting a business networker within an art show is a unique way to encourage socializing.

Tastings
Tongue & Cheek will be providing amazing complimentary tastings by world-renowned chef, Jamie DeRosa:
Taquitios of pulled pork, pickled fresno peppers, pico de gallo, queso blanco
Quesadilla of braised short rib, bacon fat black beans, avocado, crème fraiche
Milkshake- Cracker jack
Chicharrones of chicken skin, furikake spice, bacon-siracha aioli
Tomato salad with whipped ricotta, rye crackers, basil and olive oil

Monique Lassooij
Monique Lassooij was born and raised in The Netherlands and moved several years ago to Miami, Florida. Her paintings hang in numerous private collections in the US and abroad. Ms. Lassooij finds her inspiration in colors and how those colors affect the subject whether she is painting on canvas, wood or a wall. Her subjects are often not placed within a context-giving background, allowing a single or combination of colors and geometric shapes to illuminate the chosen topic.

Judith Mistor
Ms. Mistor has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from the University of Detroit and Marygrove College, and is the Ceramics/Sculpture teacher at a private secondary school in Miami, Florida. She is an associate artist at the Bakehouse Art Complex, also in Miami, and an artist member of the Detroit Artist’s Market. She also has membership in the NAEA (National Art Educator’s Association). Ms. Mistor’s exhibition credits include: University of Detroit, Marygrove College (Detroit, Michigan), Detroit Artist’s Market, Gallery 24 (Bal Harbour, Florida), Brockway Memorial Library (Miami Shores, Florida), Mid-Hudson Arts and Sciences (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.), One Biscayne Tower (Miami, Florida), Bakehouse Art Complex (Miami, Florida), Kavachnina Contemporary Gallery (Miami, Florida), Sculpt Miami (Art Basel satellite fair in Wynwood Arts District, Miami, Florida), Violeta’s (Coral Gables, Florida), Best Sculpture Award in the Pembroke Pines Ninth Annual Juried Competition (Pembroke Pines, Florida), the Garden Building in Miami Design District, and Miami Country Day School, where she created two permanent ceramic installations. Her work is also in a number of private collections.

Alejandro Cuadra
Alejandro is a Costa Rican born Fine Artist and Graphic Designer who is currently living in South Florida. When he moved to Florida he obtained an Associate’s Degree in Art and Art Education from the Miami-Dade College and a Bachelor in Graphic Design from Miami International University of Art and Design, but to a large degree his education is a self-taught. He is an artist who enjoys working with different media, among them: color pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolor, oil, acrylic paint and photography and digital art. Alejandro currently works as a graphic designer and as a freelance artist and illustrator. His art is a mixture of dreams and surrealistic memories. Alejandro uses art to express his inner feelings through enigmatic images. Among the themes that he prefers to create are fantastic scenes, science fiction concepts, religious ideas, collages, childhood memories, figure drawing, surrealistic landscapes, and artwork of animals and nature.

Prince Aderele
Prince Adérelé from the Royal Lineage of HRM Oba (King) Rufus Adesokeji Aderele Tewogboye II, The Osemawe of Ondo, Yoruba Empire, Nigeria, a multi-talented performing artist whose work is well known and respected on two continents, as an accomplished Visual Artist, Master Percussionist, Sacred Yoruba Choreographer/ Dancer and Arts Educator. Int’l Artist in Residence with the Osun’s Village & African Caribbean Cultural Arts Corridor Initiative in Miami, Florida. The Osun’s Village & African Caribbean Cultural Arts Corridor Initiative is a project Of Community Builders HDC, an Int’l Not for Profit/Mutual Benefit Organization based in South Florida.

Indie Film Club
We are a startup South Florida film collective with the goal of empowering emerging creatives and innovative projects through low cost film screenings, craft-specific workshops, production support and creative meetups. Through creative friction, we activate the stories of tomorrow.

Whereby.US
WhereBy.Us designs smart, creative experiences for locals. We work with organizations and companies around Miami to build unique media content and innovative events that unleash group creativity and get people engaged in ideas—whether they’re simple or complex, serious or fun.

About the River Of Art Program
The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About In The Loop 305
In The Loop 305 is an emergent space seeking to revolutionize our city’s creative economy. Building on the amazing work already happening throughout the city, In The Loop 305 will advocate for new talent and businesses, curate an events calendar that helps reduce silos and push Miami to be a hub for collaboration, innovation and culture.

About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

About Soul Of Miami
The Soul Of Miami has become one of the most popular local community sites in south Florida. It includes an extensive calendar, listing all sorts of happenings from all over the area: charity, arts, happy hours, concerts, networkers, nightlife, fairs, festivals and so much more. Tens of thousands of active south Floridians visiting the site every month.

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Fashion X Music Event Series 7/26/14

Fashion X Music Event Series
Saturday, 07/26/2014 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Fashion-X-Invite-vfSLS Hotel Hyde Beach
1701 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: RSVP

Internationally renowned fashion designers Glen Miller for Ann Turk and Johanna Castillo showcase their fall collections Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the SLS Hotel South Beach. Set against the beautiful poolside of Hyde Beach, this interactive event blends the worlds of couture fashion, live music, digital media, and South Beach nightlife in an experience like no other.

The much-anticipated Fashion X Music Event Series will include hot, new looks from both Miller and Castillo along with live music by DJ SANDMAN. The night kicks off at 9PM as Miami’s fashion editors and buyers intermingle with an eclectic group of socialites, stars, and tastemakers. Digital Stars of Miami will also be present at the show, as the reality starlets play host to guests in attendance and bring the night to life for their fans that follow them online.

Fashion X Music Event Series is the brainchild of Stephan Morris of Carpe Collective Holdings and is a refreshingly new take on fashion and Miami nightlife. “We’ve created an experience like no other,” says Morris. “Miami needed a sophisticated, sexy, and interactive approach to showcasing fashion all year long. Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel is the perfect venue and partner for this series.”

Collaborators on the series include Carrie Freedman, South Florida’s go-to stylist and fashionista, Fury Advertising, a boutique digital and events agency, Alloy Cars, a high-end builder of historic race cars, and Dry De Luxe, Florida’s elite blowdry lounge who will be styling the models’ hair for the show.

This VIP event is highly anticipated. There will be an open bar for guests from 9PM to 10PM courtesy of Van Gogh Vodka® and the fashion show will start at 10:30PM. All fashion lovers, press, and South Florida socialites are encouraged to attend. To set up an interview or receive more information regarding this event, contact Chris Payne of Fury Advertising at cpayne@furyadvertising.com or 305-394-5626.

D.O.D Declaration Of Dance festival Labor Day Weekend 8/30/14

D.O.D Declaration Of Dance festival Labor Day Weekend! Save on EARLY BIRD tickets now!
Saturday, 08/30/2014 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 am
DODMusicNikki Beach Miami
1 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Save $10 on EARLY BIRD tickets by applying promo code “Rickc” at http://www.wantickets.com/events/ShowEvent.aspx?eventId=163093

Saturday August 30th 2014!

From the team that brings you Electric Beach every WMC, Vitamin C, We R Miami, and Refresh Miami bring you Declaration of Dance. Fight for your right to party this Labor Day Weekend. Join us for a line up of International and Local DJs as we party on the beautiful beachside playground at Nikki Beach.

Save $10 on EARLY BIRD tickets by applying promo code “Rickc” at http://www.wantickets.com/events/ShowEvent.aspx?eventId=163093

*Must be 21+ to Attend Event ** Event Rain or Shine ***No Refunds

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BlinkGroup Gallery Present PREVÚ A Pop-Up Art Exhibition 7/24/14

BlinkGroup Gallery Present PREVÚ A Pop-Up Art Exhibition
Thursday, July 24, 2014, 6 pm – 10 pm
1542 Washington Ave
Miami Beach Fl 33139
Opening Reception *RSVP Required
invitatuon_Prevu-1To RSVP contact: Art@blinkgroup.net

BlinkGroup Gallery and Fortune International Realty present PREVÚ – A Pop-Up Art Exhibition, featuring some of South Florida’s most inspirational artists. This is an exciting opportunity for collectors and art enthusiasts to view and purchase unique works by stand-out urban and new contemporary artists who are both well-known and emerging within South Florida.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!!

Surrealist Macchialina Bar Take Over 7/24/14

Surrealist Macchialina Bar Take Over
Thursday, 07/24/2014 – 07/25/2014 11:00 pm – 02:00 am
MacchialinaMacchialina
820 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Macchialina’s 3rd-ever bar takeover series features guest bartender Adam DelGiudice of The Regent Cocktail Room. The theme is “A Surrealist Dream” so be ready for a midsummer nights dream!

Join us for $10 cocktails, featuring amaro’s, aromatized wines and other surprises from an ice luge and other wild things. 1826’s Danny Grant is taking over the kitchen to create bites for you to dream about for days…

Future Ballet Stars Dance Excerpts of La Bayadère 7/25/14

Future Ballet Stars Dance Excerpts of La Bayadère
Friday, 07/25/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Summer-Program-1Littman Theater
17011 NE 19 Avenue
,
North Miami Beach, Florida 33162
Facebook Link
Cost: $20.00

With a renowned faculty specialized on the Russian Vaganova Method, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida welcomed dozens of young people from the United States, Poland, Germany, Spain, Venezuela, Peru and Chile who auditioned to be part of the Intensive Summer Program in Russian Classical Ballet Technique.

For 16 years, the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, located in North Miami Beach, has been offering this important program led by Maestro Vladimir Issaev.

This year, the Summer Program’s faculty included teachers such as former prima ballerina from Boston Ballet, Larissa Ponomarenko, graduated from the Vaganova Ballet Academy in Russia and now a teacher of the company; Yelena Zabalkanskaya, current teacher at the Vaganova Ballet Academy; Master Andrei Bossov, also a graduate of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, Irina Lebedeva from the Perm School in Russia; Ruzana Iremashvili, from the Nina Aniashvili Ballet of Georgia in Ukraine; local teachers Jorge Robledo (Flamenco) Emilio Solé (Music) and Maria Risolia (Pilates) are part of the current faculty of Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida.

The Vaganova method was created at the beginning of last century in the former Soviet Union by Agrippina Vaganova and it is the basis for Italian, French and Russian masters.

The Summer program will conclude with a show at Littman Theater, where these Future Stars of Classical Ballet will offer an exquisite performance that includes excerpts of La Bayadère. They will also show what they have masterfully learned in character dances, modern dance, Pas de Deux and Flamenco.

This performance is open to the public and will take place on Friday, July 25th at 7 pm at the Littman Theater located at 17011 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach. Tickets are available at $20.00 and may be purchased directly by calling the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida at 305 948 4777.

KCC Productions presents Palo! at the North Shore Bandshell 7/23/14

KCC Productions presents Palo! at the North Shore Bandshell
Wednesday, 07/23/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
PALOcolorMAINsmall-e1267904532667North Shore Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Called “…the new Latin sound of Miami” by the Miami Herald, PALO! has become a favorite among South Florida’s live music devotees. PALO! plays a style of music they call “Afro-Cuban Funk”. Their appeal lies in their unmatched musical energy, catchy original songs, and amazing display of impromptu virtuosity. A mix of vintage Latin rhythms and contemporary urban sounds gives PALO! their unique, infectious style.

PALO! was formed in 2003 when Steve Roitstein (producer, keyboards) asked musicians Leslie Cartaya (vocals), Ed Calle (sax), Philbert Armenteros (vocals, percussion) and Raymer Olalde (vocals, percussion) to join him in a musical experiment combining Afro-Cuban music and jazz with funk beats.

PALO! currently enjoys a popular residency at Kimbaracumbara in Little Havana. They also perform at Hoy como Ayer, South Beach’s Jazid, Jazziz Bistro at the Hard Rock Casino, the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, and other area venues. They have been featured at private events for clients such as the Kiwanis of Little Havana, Cuba Libre Block Party, Downtown Miami’s Best, the Amigos For Kids Charity, Miami Book Fair International, and events for the City of Miami.

Currently, PALO! is completing their first studio CD, and is being featured on South Florida’s #1 Arbitron rated morning drive radio program, “El Show de Enrique y Joe” on La Kalle, 98.3.

North Shore Bandshell is at 73rd St and Collins Ave, Miami Beach. Show is from 6-9; FREE.

Made in Italy Miami Party at Bâoli Miami 7/24/14

Made in Italy Miami Party at Bâoli Miami
Thursday, 07/24/2014 – 09:30 pm –
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1906 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Made in Italy Miami Party at Bâoli Miami

1906 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
33139

Thursday, July 24
9:30 PM

Complimentary Zonin Prosecco and Peroni Beer until 11.00pm

Sounds by DJ Corrado Rizza

Proper attire required
21+ with I.D.

RSVP info@madeinitalynyc.com

Vogue Brasil Launch Party 7/1714

Vogue Brasil Launch Party
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Patricia-Brandao-Yan-Acioli-Andrezza-Mastiguim1 Hotel & Homes South Beach
2399 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

1 Hotel & Homes South Beach and Vogue Brasil co-hosted a fashion-fused VIP party celebrating the Miami issue of Vogue Brasil. This exclusive event kicked off Miami’s hottest week in fashion, and debuted the biggest names in Brazilian swimwear at South Beach’s newest luxury property. Guests experienced an exclusive preview to the Mercedes-Benz Swim Fashion Week with a live fashion showcase featuring the latest designs in swimwear by Cia Maritima, Kinesia Karol, Adriana Degreas and more. Guests perused through Brazilian bikini showcases in 1 Hotel & Homes model residences designed by Brazilian interiors star Debora Aguiar. 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, a property that embodies both nature and luxury, is set to debut later this year on 2399 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Photographs of Florida Supercon at Miami Beach Convention Center on 7/3/14 – 7/6/14

Florida Supercon at Miami Beach Convention Center on July 3rd – July 6th, 2014.  Florida Supercon is the largest comic con and geek event in South Florida features hundreds of comic book, film, television, cosplay, entertainment, and anime guests.  Such an awesome event and I love everything about it.

If you did not make it out this year you miss an awesome time so keep a look out for the dates for next year.

You can check out their new event Magic City Comic Con being held January 16-18, 2015 at the Miami Airport Convention Center.

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Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach Swim and Resort Collections 7/16/14-7/19/14

Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach Swim and Resort Collections
July 16-19TH, 2014
SLS Hotel
1701 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Potential guests do need to officially rsvp at EventBrite

Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrates its 27th Season!

As with every year, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, will fuse music and fashion like no other city in the world does!

FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a four day/evening long event that provide an intelligent, innovative platform for progressive and established designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers. The shows are geared towards designer diffusion collections and innovative lifestyle brands.

As with every season, since the inception of Funkshion, We allow the general public to attend free of charge. First 100 people to rsvp – per show.

Wednesday July 16th:
9:00pm – Peroni Emerging Designer Series presented by Fashion Group Int’l. Presenting ten finalists showcasing their Italian inspired designs
RSVP: funkshionfw.eventbrite.com
10:00pm – Kim Ngyuen Winner 2013
RSVP: funkshionfw.eventbrite.com

Thursday July 17th:
9:00pm – Barraca Chic
10:00pm – After Party hosted by F Vodka
RSVP: funkshionfw.eventbrite.com

Friday July 18th:
9:00pm -Cosmopolitan Summer Splash
Inca, Eberjey, Zingara, Maya, Sinesia Karol
(not open to public, MEDIA ONLY)

Saturday July 19th:
9:00pm – OMG Miami Swimwear
10:00pm Soah Swim
11:00pm – Afterparty hosted by F Vodka
RSVP: funkshionfw.eventbrite.com

Twitter – @FunkshionFW
Facebook – www.facebook.com/funkshionfw

Peroni, jetBlue, Makeup by Aileen, Junior & Hatter Hair Salon, FGI, F VODKA and Chavely Life Style

A Toast to Pisco for Peruvian Independence at SUSHISAMBA 7/28/14

A Toast to Pisco for Peruvian Independence – July 28 at SUSHISAMBA
Monday, 07/28/2014 – 07/28/2014 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
SUSHISAMBA
600 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Conjuring Peruvian pride at SUSHISAMBA, come join the Miami Beach or Coral Gables location on Monday, July 28 for an all-day Peruvian Independence Day celebration. Toast with cocktails inspired by Peru’s national spirit Pisco, and feast on complimentary seviche with any purchase of a featured $9 drink (available at the bar & lounge only). Seviche dishes will also be available to be ordered a la carte.

The Future of Twitter and Vine discussion with @FashionWeekNYC at ELLE Spa Miami Beach 7/18/14

The Future of Twitter & Vine – discussion with @FashionWeekNYC
FashionWeekNYCFriday, July 18, 10:00am
Eden Roc ELLE Spa Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
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Join us for an interactive discussion at the Eden Roc’s “ELLE Spa” upper deck, we’ll have breakfast “lite-bites” and a few morning drinks during the MBSWIM Friday Morning hours, after that, the hotel amenities are available to you to use and enjoy for the remainder of the day, if you choose ..

With 7 years of experience in the retail sector as a consultant for Jennifer Black & Associates. Nathan checks the shopping malls every weekend and the pulse of the everyday consumer, Overall weekly promotions, Mall traffic and collect social data that is applied to same store sales and forward looking earnings on wall street.

With an additional 5 Years experience in the social media Industry, Nathan is a Tweetologist that Leads the Voice and direction for the @FashionWeekNYC Twitter Account and through the combination of capturing and sharing relevant content the @FashionWeekNYC Twitter Account has grown to over 245,000 Followers.

Focusing on relevant content has drove measurable Interactions and Engagement for brands in the fashion and entertainment arena.

Spring 2014 Fashion Week the @FashionWeekNYC Twitter account was the highest engaged Twitter account beating out WWD, Style.com and Vogue. Fall 2014 Fashion Week @FashionWeekNYC recorded over 10,000 plus re-tweets organically & a whopping 25,000 plus Interactions.

In addition to a powerful twitter account his insights on the future of the “VINE” platform are extremely powerful, with real-time examples of brands and individuals that are receiving “millions” of “LOOPS” and are expanding above and beyond the power of youtube.

This is a great opportunity to discuss social, enjoy a Miami Beach classic location and take advantage of an enjoyable SwimWeek event!

Please RSVP at your earliest opportunity and if you have any questions, feel free to call your group organizer at anytime: 305-710-2273.

Meet M. Steves skincare at happy hour 7/24/14

Meet M. Steves skincare at happy hour
Thursday, 07/24/2014 – 07/24/2014 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Living Room Bar
2201 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33119
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Learn about the latest beauty trends from a beauty entrepreneur and see how beauty can empower you!

Thursday, July 24th
4-7pm
Living Room Bar at W Hotel South Beach
2201 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Share a complimentary glass of wine with Mally Steves Chakola, Founder of M. Steves skincare and enjoy a free skincare sample! No cost to attend! Early birds are welcome to this free event!

RSVP by calling 888.533.4449 or emailing info@msteves.com

Sweat USA 10/11/14 – 10/12/14

Sweat USA
Saturday, 10/11/2014 – 10/12/2014 07:00 am – 04:00 pm
sweatusaMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost: $19 and up

SweatUSA is multi-day celebrity fitness and nutrition festival. This property is the most dynamic health and wellness expo in the country and provides attendees with access to the top fitness and nutrition resources.

Fitness enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet their fitness idols such as the creator of Insanity, Shaun T, and share this ultimate workout weekend with like-minded fitness fanatics. Registrants will have the chance to participate in different classes and experiences including spin, yoga, kick boxing, dancing, aerobics and health and wellness seminars.

Essensia Pre-Spice Summer Menu Release 7/9/14

Essensia Pre-Spice Summer Menu Release
Wednesday, 07/09/2014 – 07/31/2014 05:00 pm –
essensiaThe Palms Hotel and Spa
3025 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33140
Webpage Link
Cost: $39

This summer before Miami opens its restaurant doors to celebrate Miami Spice month, Essensia of the Palms Hotel and Spa will be giving an exclusive sneak preview to their menu. With a variety of local and farm fresh ingredients Chef Julia and her team have put together a tantalizing menu for the pre-Miami spicers both experienced and non-experienced for $39.00 (not including gratuity and tax). Essensia provides flavorful and local food provided by South Florida.

Yoga Dinner 7/9/14

Yoga Dinner
Wednesday, 07/09/2014 – 08/27/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
The-Palms-Hotel-and-SpaThe Palms Hotel and Spa
3025 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33140
Webpage Link
Cost: $35-45

The Palms Hotel and Spa kicks in the mid-summer with the trifold event “Flourish.” This event includes an enlightening yoga class on the Palms’ beautiful and lush south lawn. Then Chef Julie Frans of the hotel restaurant Essensia, will provide a healthy and flavorful post-yoga meal. The entire packages in advance is $35, then $45 at the door, and $20 for kids ages 6-15. Valet parking is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Biking, walking, jogging, or carpooling is encouraged.
Purchase tickets in advance at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/753204.
For more information check: http://blog.thepalmshotel.com/food-beverage/find-your-center-every-wednesday-at-the-palms-hotel-spa/#sthash.7VPJTlv8.dpuf

World Cup Final Viewing Party at National Hotel Miami Beach All-You-Can-Eat BBQ and Live DJ Music 7/13/14

World Cup Final Viewing Party at National Hotel Miami Beach All-You-Can-Eat BBQ and Live DJ Music
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
10304977_10152103443755946_4416482960529966115_nNational Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $35 Adults / $15 Kids Under 12 $10 Signature Cocktails

Who/What: National Hotel Miami Beach will host an outdoor viewing party for the final game of World Cup Brazil, poolside in Aqua Bar & Grill’s bar area

When: Sunday, July 13, 2014

All-You-Can-Eat BBQ
3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Live DJ Music
5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Where: National Hotel Miami Beach

Aqua Bar & Grill
1677 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach, FL

(305) 532-2311

2nd Annual Art Deco Inspired Art Show VIP Reception 7/10/14

2nd Annual Art Deco Inspired Art Show VIP Reception
mdpl inviteThursday, 7/10/14, 7-9pm
Art Deco Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.mdpl.org

RSVP to info@mdpl.org

Music, furniture design, art and architecture all reflected the moods of the Art Deco era. The 2014 Art Deco Inspired Art Show will showcase local artists who have been inspired by our local historic Art Deco. Visitors will see how a historic style has influenced contemporary artists. Exhibition continues through August 29, 2014.

SMW Miami MeetUp at Haven Lounge Miami Beach 7/10/14

image004SMW Miami MeetUp
Thursday, 7/10/14, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Haven South Beach
1237 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP is required to gpineres@creativasgroup.com
#SMWMiami #LifeLessOrdinary

Eventcrowd and CREATIVAS Group Public Relations invite you to have a taste of the upcoming event that will rock the City of Miami in September.

Meet and network with Miami’s hyper-connected, social influencers, while enjoying cocktails compliments of Finlandia Vodka.

National Hotel Miami Beach Hosts Escape Miami Style Lounge For Miami Swim Week 2014 7/19/14

National Hotel Miami Beach Hosts Escape Miami Style Lounge For Miami Swim Week 2014
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
escapeinviteheader.jpgNational Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Cost: The event is complimentary to attend, attendees must RSVP Online.
Must be 21 or over to attend. Valet parking is available

Hosted by The National Hotel Miami Beach, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Annie Vazquez aka “TheFashionPoet”

The National Hotel Miami Beach on Saturday July 19 from 12PM to 5 PM is opening its doors to co-host the acclaimed Escape Miami Style Lounge for Miami Swim Week 2014. The fashion and beauty retreat returns with a 3PM poolside fashion show, complimentary cocktails and bites, spa and beauty treatments, such as haircuts and beard trims for the guys and mini manicures and beach waves for the gals. Attendees can sign up for tattoo application, get sketched by a fashion illustrator or take a DIY flower crown making class. There’s also plenty of games and even a gentlemen’s corner added this year where the guys can hang out, have a brew and play a game of poker or dominos while the ladies can shop the latest summer trends off the runway from various local and national pop-up shops. Plus, be sure to check out 45 of the city’s top Miami fashion bloggers in a photo exhibit called “Our Summer Stories” photographed by Alexander Tamargo at the National Hotel.

www.nationalhotel.com

The Red Carpet Resort and Swim Fashion Presentation Hosted By Planet Fashion TV and The National Hotel Miami Beach 7/17/14

The Red Carpet Resort and Swim Fashion Presentation Hosted By Planet Fashion TV and The National Hotel Miami Beach
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-07-09-at-10.34.46-AMNational Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Invite Only RSVP – assistant@seastarfilms.com

Planet Fashion TV & Global Trend News

The Red Carpet Resort & Swim Fashion Presentation hosted by Planet Fashion TV at the iconic Art Deco landmark, the National Hotel Miami Beach. In the midst of Miami’s Mercedes Benz Swim Week,

this event will showcase a variety of swim and resort designs highlighting flirty silhouettes, contemporary cuts, and unique details by Karo Swimwear and J Taylor Couture Resort Wear.

RSVP: Invite Only RSVP – assistant@seastarfilms.com

Ready, Set, Swim 7/19/14

Ready, Set, Swim
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ready-Set-SwimRiviera Hotel South Beach
318 20th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Watch as bikini-clad models walk the pool-top runway at the 3rd Annual READY, SET, SWIM cocktail party and fashion show on Saturday, July 19th from 7pm to 10pm at the Bamboo Garden pool of the Riviera Hotel. Guests will stay cool with complimentary LIQS Cocktail Shots. The runway show will feature the collection of Sexpot Swimwear among others. Runway show is scheduled for 8 pm. Space is limited so RSVP today!

Meet Me in Miami says Edward J . Oberle–Lopez at Swim Week 2014 Miami W Hotel South Beach 7/19/14

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Meet Me in Miami says Edward J . Oberle–Lopez at Swim Week 2014 Miami W Hotel South Beach
sunsetrendevousSaturday, July 19, 2014, 9pm-12am
Wet at W Hotel South Beach
After Party at Wall
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Dress Code Chic and Elegant
RSVP and Table Reservations info@sunsetrdv.com
Complimentary Admission
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Support my colleague from NYC with his Beyond the Ordinary Event

Ricardo Ralph – Lopez Presents Sunset Rendez Vous

Inglot Miamibeach.com will host a Pampering Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone Lounge along with Brow Obsession by anarkali and will key the Swim Week Show back stage to make everything model perfect.

Anastasia Edition Jaguar The Blending of Art and Machine on display and Live Painting Show by Anastasio The Great

Paint Nite Hosted at Serendipity 3 7/16/14

Paint Nite Hosted at Serendipity 3 Every Wednesday from 7-9
Wednesday, 07/16/2014 – 07/23/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
serendipityFlyerSerendipity 3 Miami
1102 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $45.00

Grab a brush and grab a drink for Paint Nite hosted at Serendipity 3. Every Wednesday, from 7-9 PM, Paint Nite offers a fun play on painting classes on Lincoln Road. Come enjoy a discount on Serendipity 3’s delicious cocktails and the best dessert in Miami while creating masterpieces and memories. Tickets are selling fast, so get them now at: www.paintnite.com

WHAT: Paint Nite

WHEN: Every Wednesday from 7-9 PM

WHERE: Serendipity 3
1102 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

XIV Watch At Hyde Beach 7/20/14

XIV Watch At Hyde Beach
Sunday, 07/20/2014 – 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
XIV_BatwatchHyde Beach at SLS South Beach
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: Tickets and Table Reservations

Join Us For Yet Another Amazing Xiv Summer Sessions At Hyde Beach! This Installment Will Be Featuring “XIV Watch” Mirroring The Hit Tv Show “BAY Watch”! Come Dressed In The Most Absurd David Hasslehoff And/Or Pamela Anderson Outfit!
#2014 #XIVMADEMEDOIT

Sounds By
Damaged Goods
Patrick A
Julian Ingrosso

XIV Watch is themed after the hit TV Show “Bay Watch”, so yes, come dressed in the most outrageous David Hassleoff and/or Pamela Anderson outfit! Will be decked out in Bay Watch/Beach production, expect life guards to be on duty at all times, tons of champagne spraying throughout the day, blow up rafts such as sharks and other fun creatures! Cocktail waitresses in all one piece branded XIV Suits along with a ton more swag to get the party started!

Celebrate Bastille Day at National Hotel Miami Beach 7/13/14

Celebrate Bastille Day at National Hotel Miami Beach
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tamara-BarNational Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $55/Adults $20/Kids under 12 yrs of age

Celebrate Bastille Day at National Hotel Miami Beach
French-Inspired Brunch Menu
Live Jazz by the French Horn Band

Celebrate all things French at the National Hotel Miami Beach’s Tamara Bistro, featuring live jazz by the French Horn Band. The French-inspired menu features charcuterie, pates, French cheeses, salads, a pasta station, meats, poultry, fish and French pastries. French-inspired Cocktails Available

Clevelander Rooftop summertime party 7/19/14

Clevelander Rooftop summertime party. No cover on Rick C’s list!
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 04:00 pm – 11:00 pm
clevelander-rooftop1Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami, Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

SUNDOWN SESSIONS

Music format: Open format from 4pm until 8pm, EDM from 8pm until 11pm

Every Saturday!

Roof opens at 4pm and party concludes at 11pm

Drink Specials: Guests that are on Rick C’s guest list receive a drink ticket
to be claimed at the bar for their first drink on the house.

To sign up for Rick C’s guest list text “clevelander” to 786 273 7401

Happy hour specials from 4 pm until 8 pm drinks and food ( drink prices range from $5-$8 ) Beer is half priced until 8pm

Rick C

Instagram: Rickcfifty

Clevelander Rooftop summertime party 7/12/14

Clevelander Rooftop summertime party. No cover on Rick C’s list!
Saturday, 07/12/2014 – 04:00 pm – 11:00 pm
clevelander-rooftopClevelander
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami, Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

SUNDOWN SESSIONS

Music format: Open format from 4pm until 8pm, EDM from 8pm until 11pm

Every Saturday!

Roof opens at 4pm and party concludes at 11pm

Drink Specials: Guests that are on Rick C’s guest list receive a drink ticket
to be claimed at the bar for their first drink on the house.

To sign up for Rick C’s guest list text “clevelander” to 786 273 7401

Happy hour specials from 4 pm until 8 pm drinks and food ( drink prices range from $5-$8 ) Beer is half priced until 8pm

Rick C

Instagram: Rickcfifty

Kansas Citys Making Movies vs Miamis Minimal at Clandestino 7/11/14

Kansas Citys Making Movies vs Miamis Minimal at Clandestino
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 07/11/2014 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
10338429_10152499491100731_7483595957895468348_oClandestino
758 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, Florida, 33139,
758 Washington Ave., Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Miami’s MINIMAL and Kansas City’s Making Movies are back together for the first time in three years!

Playing at Clandestino Pub on Friday July 11.

Show starts at 9 PM

Florida Supercon 2014 7/3/14-7/6/14

Florida Supercon
Thursday, July 3: 12:00pm – 12:00am (Exhibition Room: 12:00pm – 8:00pm)
Friday, July 4: 10:00am – 12:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 7:30pm)
Saturday, July 5: 10:00am – 1:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 7:30pm)
Sunday, July 6: 10:00am – 10:00pm (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 6:30pm)
superconMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Get your tickets today
Event schedule
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Florida Supercon is July 3-6, 2014 at our New Home, the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Largest Comic Con and Geek Event in South Florida features hundreds of comic book, film, television, cosplay, entertainment, and anime guests.

Advance ticket holders don’t have to wait on the long box office lines outside. With your advance ticket you can check in with our pre-registration team in the middle lobby of the Miami Beach Convention Center. We will have a massive team of registration staff to get you processed as quickly as possible and get you right into the show!

Just some of the over 250 guests scheduled to appear include: Jason Momoa – Game of Thrones (Khal Drago), Manu Bennett – Arrow (Slade “Deathstroke” Wilson), Spartacus (Crixus), Liam McIntyre – Spartacus (Spartacus), Nichelle Nichols – Star Trek (Uhura), Brian O’Halloran – Clerks (Dante Hicks), Jerry “The King” Lawler – WWE Wrestling Superstar, Bill Farmer – The voice of Goofy and Pluto, Caroll Spinney – Sesame Street (Big Bird), Dan Harmon – Creator of NBC’s Community, Ernie Hudson – Ghostbusters (Winston Zeddmore), Neal Adams – Legendary Artist of Batman, Superman, The Avengers, Steve McNiven – Superstar Marvel Comics Artist of Spider-Man, The Avengers, Wolverine, Esmé Bianco – Game of Thrones (Ros), and José Luis Garcia-Lopez – The Definitive Artist of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman in the 1970’s and 1980’s

A very special reunion of stars from Spartacus w/ Liam McIntyre (Spartacus), Manu Bennett (Crixus), Stephen Dunlevy (The Egyptian), Daniel Feuerriegel (Agron), Ellen Hollman (Saxa), Anna Hutchison (Laeta), Katrina Law (Mira), and Nick Tarabay (Ashur).

The stars of CW’s Arrow w/ Manu Bennett (Slade “Deathstroke” Wilson), Katrina Law (Nyssa Al Ghul), Celina Jade (Shado), and David Nykl (The KGBeast).

The stars of the new hit anime Attack on Titan w/ Ashly Burch, David Matranga, Trina Nishimura, and Josh Grelle.

Top Writers and Artists from the Comic Book industry such as Denny O’Neil (Legendary writer of Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow), George Perez (Legendary Artist of Superman, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, The Avengers), Nick Bradshaw (Artist of X-Men, Wolverine), John Tyler Christopher (Artist of Spider-Man, Avengers), Peter David (Writer of The Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Factor), Jose Delbo (The Transformers, Wonder Woman), Ramona Fradon (Aquaman, Plastic Man, Super Friends), Jeremy Haun (Batwoman), Bob Layton (Iron Man), Kevin Maguire (Justice League), Al Milgrom (Legendary artist of The Avengers, Spider-Man, The Hulk), Clay Mann (X-Men), Brad Walker (Artist of Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Green Lantern) and many more! Plus, representatives from publishers such as Marvel Comics, Zenescope Entertainment, and Valiant Comics.

More stars of film and television, including Dino Stamatopolous (Community, Morel Orel, Frankenhole), Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Morel Orel, Frankenhole), Candace Bailey (Attack of the Show), Ming Chen (The Comic Book Men), Bryan Johnson (The Comic Book Men), William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger, Troma Films), Deep Roy (East Bound and Down, Star Trek, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Taimak (The Last Dragon).

More stars of Animation and Anime, including Rodger Bumpass (Spongebob Squarepants, Invader Zim), William Salyers (The Regular Show), Courtenay Taylor (The Regular Show), Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Rikki Simons (Invader Zim), Brittany Karbowski (Soul Eater, Full Metal Alchemist), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers), Jerry Jewell (Fruits Basket, Case Closed, Fullmetal Alchemist), and Monica Rial (Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Michiko and Hatchin, High School of the Dead, Soul Eater).

A huge reunion of stars from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers w/ Austin St. John (Jason the Red Ranger), Walter Jones (Zack Taylor the Black Ranger), David Yost (Billy Cranston the Blue Ranger), Karan Ashley (Aisha the Yellow Ranger), Najee De-Tiege (Blue Ranger), Jason Faunt (Red Ranger), Anna Hutchison (Yellow Ranger), Brandon Jay McLaren (Red Ranger), Nakia Burrise (Tanya the Yellow Ranger), Catherine Sutherland (Pink Ranger), and Richard Horvitz (Alpha 5).

Wrestling Legends such as Jerry “The King” Lawler, Ted Dibiase, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, Shane “Hurricane” Helms, Scott Steiner, and Kevin Nash.

Some of the highlight events include Q&A’s with each of our guests, the FSC Costume Competition (with over $5,000 in cash and prizes), Florida Super Championship Wresting, The Super Geek Film Festival (featuring 40 brand new films), the FSC Masquerade Costume and Performance Competition ($1,000 Grand Prize), FSC Masquerade Ball – An Evening at the End of Time and Space (Dr. Who themed), Video Game Industry Workshops, VIP parties, Writer workshops and much, much more!

The FSC Interactive Video Game Department will feature over a dozen Video Game companies on the show floor including Gazillion Entertainment (Marvel Heroes 2015), Dead Man Walking Studios, Dennaton Games, Nuclei3D, Galaxy Trail, Pixel Jam, Yacht Club Games, Disco Pixel, Ustwo, and Tale of Game’s Studio. There will be hundreds of Video Game set ups including PC Gaming (courtesy of Alienware and Origin PC), Console Gaming (X-Box, PS3, Wii, etc…), and Classic Arcade and Pinball Machines (courtesy of APE Arcade and Pinball Expo). Artists and Writers from League of Legends and Saints Row 4 will be in attendance as well.

Swimwear Association of Florida Presents PeclersParis Seminar: Spring/Summer 2016 Colors and Influences 7/19/14

Swimwear Association of Florida Presents PeclersParis Seminar: Spring/Summer 2016 Colors and Influences
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
1453289_10152336051407345_1480250924_nMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 0

Always on the cutting edge of industry insight and information, SwimShow, the most prestigious, longest-running and largest event in the industry has teamed with PeclersParis, the world’s the leading trend, style, and innovation consulting agency, to provide a comprehensive future analysis that will provide designers and buyers the vital advantage of an insider perspective.

PeclersParis deciphers the key influences for Spring/Summer 2016 and translates them into creative scenarios facilitating new product development through the season’s key color, textures, prints, surfaces, and innovation techniques inspiring all markets.

Swimwear Association of Florida Presents PeclersParis Seminar: Spring/Summer 2016 Colors and Influences 7/21/14

Swimwear Association of Florida Presents PeclersParis Seminar: Spring/Summer 2016 Colors and Influences
Monday, 07/21/2014 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
1453289_10152336051407345_1480250924_n1Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 0

Always on the cutting edge of industry insight and information, SwimShow, the most prestigious, longest-running and largest event in the industry has teamed with PeclersParis, the world’s the leading trend, style, and innovation consulting agency, to provide a comprehensive future analysis that will provide designers and buyers the vital advantage of an insider perspective.

PeclersParis deciphers the key influences for Spring/Summer 2016 and translates them into creative scenarios facilitating new product development through the season’s key color, textures, prints, surfaces, and innovation techniques inspiring all markets.

Team USA Players Homecoming at Clevelander 7/6/14

Team USA Players Homecoming at Clevelander
Sunday, 07/06/2014 – 07/06/2014 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
colombiaClevelander Hotel
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Strait from their grueling match schedule in Brazil, The Clevelander Hotel will be the first stop for Team USA Players on July 6th, 2014. DaMarcus Beasley, Jozy Altidore and Fabian Johnson will be special guests at the hotel and hosts of Sunday Funday on July 6th, 2014.
This homecoming party will be held on the famous Pool+Patio between 3-6pm and is open the public with no cover charge. Join us as we welcome the athletes on stage with the national anthem. In true celebration Clevelander will pop champagne bottles for the hosts while encouraging participation and cheers from the crowd.
The athletes will mingle with the crowd, pose for photos, and party along-side the fans. As always, Clevelander will have live entertainment with dancers, DJ’s and Emcee’s.
Futbolr Clothing “where soccer meets fashion” has provided special items as giveaways and prizes for the homecoming event.
Event will be covered by South Florida’s first and only Hispanic Sports Talk Radio Station 1210 AM ESPN Deportes.
The entire weekend will be full of patriotic fun, sports and entertainment. Clevelander is South Beach’s World Cup Watch Party Headquarters with a 20ft LED screen and over 30 TV’s to catch all of the action. Join us July 4th for the France vs Germany game at 12pm and for the huge match between Brazil and Colombia at 4pm. Colombia’s own #1 Heavy Hitter DJ Camilo will play at half time and at the end of the game. Join us on C-Level for the premium July 4th fireworks viewing party at 9pm.
Clevelander Hotel is located at 1020 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, Florida and is a 21 and over venue.

4th of July Drag Madness At Palace! 7/4/14

4th of July Drag Madness At Palace!
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 04:00 pm – 11:00 pm
4thPalace Bar
1200 Ocean Drive,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us on Friday, July 4th, for an Independence Day celebration like no other!
We’re kicking off our festivities with a fierce T-Dance at 4PM with Matinee Las Vegas’ DJ contest winner; DJ NANDO.
After DJ NANDO warms up Ocean Drive with his sizzling house beats, TP LORDS and guests take over Palace at 6PM, hosting a full night of insane drag shows during DRAG MADNESS.
At 7:30 all Palace guests with RSVP’s for dinner/bottles will be seated for a delicious pre-fixe menu or to start popping champagne while all the fun is still going.

Awesome music, amazing drag shows, a fantastic dinner, all of your friends, and the perfect seat to watch the fireworks at 9PM? ONLY AT PALACE. You don’t want to miss this! Be sure to make your reservation for a table/seat ASAP. Bottle Packages are starting at $100. Email INFO@PALACESOUTHBEACH.COM for reservations.

Photographs of Miami’s Independent Thinkers Summer Art Series at The James Royal Palm on 7/1/14

Miami’s Independent Thinkers presents Summer Art Series  featuring local artist Ernesto Kunde at The James Royal Palm on  on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. We enjoyed amazing complimentary bites and cocktails from Florida Cookery.

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Independence Music Week Beach Parties At Nikki Beach 7/4/14-7/5/14

Independence Music Week Beach Parties At Nikki Beach
sh05_NIKKIPOOLPARTYInstaFriday, July 4th – Saturday, July 5th, 12 Noon –
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL
Tickets
Rain Or Shine

Friday
Steve Lawler, Boris, Oscar G, Vanjee, Patrick M., Cocodrills, Edgar V., ALX, Renato Lopez, Bark Boson

Saturday
Sounds by David Tort, LA Riots, David Solano, Damaged Goods, Laurent Simeca, Paul E, F3R, Chris Valencia, Malone

Independance Music Week Pool Parties At The Raliegh 7/4/14-7/5/14

Independance Music Week Pool Parties At The Raliegh
sh05_RALEIGHPOOLPARTY2dayInsta4Friday, July 4th – Saturday, July 5th, 12pm – 11pm
The Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Tickets
Rain Or Shine

Friday
Cedric Gervais, Michael Woods, Digital Lab, Damaged Goods & Andres Fresko

Saturday
Loco Dice, Stacey Pullen, Paul Ritch, Cocodrills, Louis Puig, Danyelino + Mada, ALX

W SpeakerBox Concert Series Presents Anna Palmerola and Robert Elias 7/3/14

W SpeakerBox Concert Series Presents Anna Palmerola and Robert Elias
Thursday, 07/03/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
speakerbox.julyLiving Room Bar
2201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

W South Beach Hotel & Residences, in partnership with Vision Compere’s creative house, VISION, invites guests to kick-off the 4th of July holiday weekend with the third installment of the W SpeakerBox concert series at Living Room Bar. On Thursday, July 3 from 7:00PM – 9:00PM, guests will sip signature Stars & Stripes cocktails as dynamic duo, Anna Palmerola and Robert Elias, electrify the night!

Tap the Future Miami 7/8/14

Tap the Future Miami
Tuesday, 07/08/2014 – 06:30 pm –
Miami-Evite1Pearl Miami Beach
1 Ocean Dr.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Daymond John from “Shark Tank” and Miller Lite are coming together in Miami to hear five teams of entrepreneurs pitch their business idea for a chance to win $20,000 for their business. The event, part of Miller Lite Tap the Future business plan competition, will take place July 8th.

The Miller Lite Tap the Future event is free, and people interested in watching the event can RSVP at MLTaptheFuture.com. In addition, three lucky audience members will be randomly selected to pitch their business on the spot. Daymond and the crew of judges will provide expert advice and will award the best pitch $500.

Celebrate 4th of July with an All-American BBQ at the National Hotel Miami Beach 7/4/14

Celebrate 4th of July with an All-American BBQ at the National Hotel Miami Beach
Sunday, 07/04/2014 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 15-25

Enjoy a 4th of July BBQ and drink specials at the National Hotel Miami Beach’s Aqua Bar & Grill, featuring live jazz and blues music by The Lenard Rutledge Band and lounge poolside at the hotel’s 205-ft infinity- edge pool surrounded by lush palm trees.

City of Miami Beach fireworks will take place nearby at 8th and Ocean Drive beginning at 9 p.m.

Pricing: $25/Adults
$15/Kids under 14 yrs of age
$5 Beer Specials
Includes BBQ and Pool Access

For more information: (305) 532-2311 or visit www.nationalhotel.com
Visit the National’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/NationalHotel
Twitter and Instagram: @NationalMiami

Miller Lite Tap the Future 7/8/14

Miller Lite Tap the Future
Sunday, 07/08/2014 – 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Miami-EvitePearl Champagne Lounge at Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

The Miller Lite Tap the Future semifinalists are getting ready to pitch their heart out to a panel of bigshots, including Daymond John from ABC’s “Shark Tank,” and we want YOU to be part of the action! Join us on Tuesday, July 8 at Nikki Beach Club to cheer on the five teams from your region.

The best pitch of the night will win $20K and that team will go on to the competition finals for a chance at the $200k grand prize.

*** Pitch your business idea too! ***

Get your pitch ready because three lucky attendees will be randomly selected to pitch their business on the spot. Daymond and the crew of judges will provide their expert advice to help take your pitch – and your business – to the next level, and will award the best pitch a $500 American Express gift card.

Whether you’re brainstorming the next big idea, out celebrating your latest business coup, or just kicking back to relax, It’s Miller Time!

Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami Dades Club Blue Young Professionals Hosts an End of Summer Social at James Royal Palm 8/26/14

Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami Dades Club Blue Young Professionals Hosts an End of Summer Social at James Royal Palm
Tuesday, 08/26/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
BGC-LOGOJames Royal Palm
1545 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 minimum donation

Club Blue Miami, Young Professionals for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade invites South Florida’s young professionals to enjoy an evening of networking and cocktails at the oceanfront James Royal Palm, located at 1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.

With a modest $25 minimum donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, attendees will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail courtesy of James Royal Palm.

Club Blue Miami comprises energetic, young professionals ages 45 or younger who are, or are certain to become the community’s future leaders. It was established to provide a place where young professionals can connect to change lives. Members are individual contributors whom are committed to expanding Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s mission of building community awareness and establishing long-lasting ties with the community. For more information about Club Blue, visit www.clubbluemiami.org or email clubblue@bgcmia.org.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about sponsorships, please contact Kati Foley at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or via email at kfoley@bgcmia.org.

Hyde Beach at SLS Hosts G Star Raw Summer Collection 6/27/14

Hyde Beach at SLS Hosts G Star Raw Summer Collection
Friday, 06/27/2014 – 10:00 pm –
A7E72A75-D0D0-8D0C-B7FF1995C8C52613Hyde Beach at SLS
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us at Hyde Beach as we host “G Star Raw” Summer 2014 collection throughout the evening! Expect amazing prizes, giveaways and much more! Grab a bite at Katsuya before heading over our way!

Inquires E-mail: Hyde.SouthBeach@SBE.com

XIV Miami Sessions: Cowboys and Indians 6/29/14

XIV Miami Sessions: Cowboys and Indians
Sunday, 06/29/2014 – 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
1022651D-944F-CB3C-C8D0BE77517071C1Hyde Beach at SLS
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

It is that time of year again! XIV Cowboys & Indians at Hyde Beach. Come in your outrageous Cowboy or Indian outfit! Save Water Spray Champagne! Sounds provided by Travis Emmons, Julian Ingrosso, Chicco Secci and Special Guest DJ Set by Greg See #2014 #XIVMadeMeDoIt

Hyde Beach With Playboy, INC. 7/3/14

Hyde Beach With Playboy, INC.
Sunday, 07/03/2014 – 10:00 pm –
73EAEB27-A9AF-5382-65D48DC78BE0E707Hyde Beach at SLS
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Join us at Hyde Beach for a fun filled night hosted by Playboy Playmates, Shelby Chesnes and Shawn Dillon! You don’t want to miss this! General Admission Tickets available and Table Reservation upon request. #HYDEWITHPLAYBOY

Inquires E-mail: Hyde.SouthBeach@SBE.com

Allure Lounge At Hyde Beach 7/18/14

Allure Lounge At Hyde Beach
Thursday, 07/18/2014 – 07/20/2014 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
IMG_68941Hyde Beach at SLS
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Allure Lounge is dipping its toes back in the water for Miami Fashion Week Swim—and this year, it’s going to be better than ever. Visit our chic poolside cabana for VIP beauty treatments and exciting giveaways, all weekend long.

Live Jazz and Blues at National Hotel Miami Beach 6/2/14

Live Jazz and Blues at National Hotel Miami Beach
Wednesday, 07/02/2014 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Jazz-Email-2National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $6-8 Cocktails; Complimentary Appetizers

Who: The National Hotel Miami Beach, an Iconic Art Deco Landmark

What: Live Jazz and Blues with Victoria de Cun and Romina Cugini, Vocalists; Federico Colloca on the Grand Piano at the National’s Blues Bar

When: Wednesday, July 2nd

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Pricing: $6 – $8 Signature Cocktails:
Floral Flute (Prosecco Cocktail)
National Hemingway (White Rum Cocktail)
Tamara Bella (Tequila Cocktail)
Cucumber Fresco (Gin Cocktail)
Complimentary Appetizers

Where: National Hotel Miami Beach
Blues Bar
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 532-2311

Beats N’ Bubbles Spectacle Recordings Launch Event at Sagamore 6/27/14

Beats N’ Bubbles Spectacle Recordings Launch Event
Friday, June 27, 2014, 6 to 11 p.m.
Sagamore, The Art Hotel
1671 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
There is no cover fee for entry, however RSVP is required.
To attend the event, guests must RSVP to ian@spectaclerecordings.com or on Facebook

Join Sagamore, The Art Hotel for “Beats N’ Bubbles – Happier Hours at the Sagamore,” an exclusive, locals-only event that fuses Miami’s underground music scene with a retro-inspired party. The event will serve as the official record launch for Spectacle Recordings, a new record label based in Miami and Los Angeles that provides a sanctuary for music lovers seeking genre-defying alternative music with uplifting vocals, soul, groove and eclectic dance vibes. Guests will enjoy live music and DJ sets by recording artists Ian Christopher, Gonzalo Teran, Andrew Black and JamesM, vintage board games in the hotel’s Game Room and a delectable drinks and bites menu. $8 cocktails and $5 small plates will be available throughout the night, as well as discounted bottle service for $90.

During the event, guests are encouraged to post photos from the night using the designated hashtags #BeatsNBubbles, #SagamoreHotel and #SpectacleRecordings.

Gallery Cocktail- Emplazamientos / Summons 6/27/14

Gallery Cocktail- Emplazamientos!/Summons!
Friday, 06/27/2014 – 06/27/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
GGarcillazoGaleria Del Sol
1628 Michigan Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

Opening cocktail at Galeria Del Sol, a contemporary art gallery off Lincoln Road. In this series Gabriel Garcillazo explores the irony of urban landscapes and the displacement of communities and it’s consequences.
Various sized art works on paper and mixed media.

Meet & Greet Deborah Weed at The Betsy 6/21/14, 6/22/14

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Meet & Greet Deborah Weed at The Betsy
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 06/22/2014 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
DEBORAH-WEED-INVITEThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Deborah Weed is a multi-talented creatively vibrant woman living her dreams! Meet the artist and view her uplifting and inspiration artworks on display in the Lobby Salon. Also view some of Deborah’s photographs from her trip around the country.

MiamiUnder40 Networking Happy Hour 6/27/14

MiamiUnder40 Networking Happy Hour
Friday, 06/27/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
JUNEv002The Forge Restaurant
432 41st St,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

On Friday June 27th,
Miami Under 40 will hold its monthly networking event!
Come join us at The Forge on Miami Beach from 6 to 10 p.m.
for a night of cocktails and the opportunity to meet and network
with the finest of South Florida’s young professionals. Arrive
promptly, dress with class and bring your ‘A’ game.

Dress code is Business Casual
Valet Parking: $10.00

Log on to miamiunder40’s website to RSVP

2 Fast 2 Furious, Movie Monday at Radio Bar 6/23/14

2 Fast 2 Furious, Movie Monday at Radio Bar
Monday, 06/23/2014 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Movie-Monday-Radio-BarRadio Bar
814 1st Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

ZOOOOOOOM!

2 Fast 2 Furious will be premiering at Radio Bar on a 100 inch projected screen. Enjoy FREE pizza that will melt in your mouth, delicious popcorn and of course be sure to enjoy the extended happy hour!

Cocktails and Couture Betsy South Beach Roof Deck, Benefitting Dress For Success 6/22/14

Cocktails & Couture! Betsy South Beach Roof Deck, Benefitting Dress For Success
Sunday, 06/22/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Canary-yellow-with-magnificent-embellishmentsThe Betsy-South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Hosted by Project Runway and Tony award-nominated designer Emilio Sosa, this gorgeous oceanfront evening features the U.S. debut of Moroccan designer Siham Tazi’s couture collection and Le Beau Maroc (“Beautiful Morocco”) boutique opening next month in Surfside & bringing the Moroccan atelier experience to Miami. Benefitting Dress for Success, guests are asked to bring new or gently worn business attire. Event is free and is part of The Betsy’s “Celebrate your Soul” weekend to nurture the creative soul.

Haven Lounge Fundraiser 6/26/14

Haven Lounge Fundraiser
Thursday, 06/26/2014 – 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm
June-26-HavenHaven Lounge
1237 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 100

Join Representative David Richardson and Judge David Young
SAVE, Joe Falk, Steven Robert Kozlowski, Tony Lima,
Ed Pascoe, Joe Pena, Mark Raymond, Elizabeth Schwartz,
Annette Taddeo-Goldstein, and Christian Ulvert
And show your support for Daniella Levine Cava, Candidate for Miami-Dade County Commission

Miami’s Largest Divorce Party 6/20/14

Miami’s Largest Divorce Party
Divorce Party Invite_FINALFriday, June 20th from 6-9 p.m.
The Riviera Hotel Rooftop
2000 Liberty Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
The event is free and open to the public
RSVP to Lissette@thedanaagency.com

Divorce Coach Debbie Martinez is inviting singles to celebrate new beginnings and toast their ex ‘goodbye’ during Miami’s First Divorce Party on the rooftop of The Riviera Hotel on Friday, June 20th from 6-9 p.m.

Guests will enjoy live music and entertainment, a cake that screams “I did, and I’m done!”, exceptional hors d’oeuvres and a special “Rum Baby Rum” cocktail to celebrate the occasion. Guests are also invited to participate in a Candle Vigil for a “ring funeral,” using their very own keepsake Divorce Wedding Ring Caskets.

Ladies are encouraged to trade-in their used wedding gowns for a complimentary “Moving On Box,” which is also available for purchase at Standstrongwoman.com. The clever box contains 10 items including rose colored glasses, a compass and whistle to guide divorcées on their journey, a tiara, sexy and single napkins and a squeezable donkey (jackass), the ultimate stress reliever. Martinez also includes a nut cracker in the package, which she jokes “Now where and on whom can I put this to good use?”

Meet Me in Miami for the Picnic with the Pets at Miami Beach Botanical Garden 7/5/14

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Meet Me in Miami for the Picnic with the Pets at Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Saturday July 5, 2014 from 11AM to 3PM
picnicwiththepetsMiami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Facebook Link
This event is Free and open to the public. Rain Or Shine.

Miami Beach Botanical Garden & Princess Oberle-Lopez Present Picnic With The Pets
Internationall Renowned Artist Anastasia The Great Lends Her Talents To Picnic With The Pets
Picnic With The Pets Will Honor International Socialite And Philanthropist Cladine Smurfit

Celebrate the dog days of summer at Picnic With The Pets, a pet-friendly picnic at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on July 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event offers an opportunity for the entire family to bring their canine friends for a celebration. Picnic With The Pets will transform the beautiful Miami Beach Botanical Garden into a pet-friendly picnic playground. Picnic With The Pets offers a variety of activities including leash-walking workshops with ABC certified dog trainer Rose Lesniak. Anastasia The Great, internationally renowned artist, will make a special appearance at the event and will be drawing sketches of pets for a donation to the Botanical Garden. Doggie Bag Café and G Girl Productions sponsors a Canine Fashion Show and Parade with prizes at 2 p.m. Miami Dade Animal Services and The Cat Network will be on hand to offer animal adoptions. Guests can bring a picnic lunch or purchase freshly grilled hotdogs or soy dogs for a picnic on the lawn. Krispy Kreme donuts will be sold for those with a sweet tooth.

Picnic With The Pets also offers pets and their owners an opportunity to be pampered. Beauty services will be available (by donation) from Haircuts by Anarkali, eyebrow threading by Brow Obsession, Makeup by Inglot, hairbrushes and styling by Anthony Battaglis, and skincare by Rodan & Fields. A shoppers’ bazaar will offer products for pets and their owners including jewelry by Josette Redworld and dog care products by Princess Oberle-Lopez Luxury Pet Line.

Picnic With The Pets features a variety of Children’s Events in the Art Activity Tent including Face-Painting, a booth for making their own homemade dog treats and an art table for crafting paper puppies. Slinky the Clown will entertain the children and create balloon animals.

Everyone is encouraged to bring your pets (leashed with current shots) to enjoy the activities. Dogs can show their owners love at the doggie kissing booth or cool off in the pool park. Doggies and their owners can create art at the paw-print station.

Picnic With The Pets sponsor Edward Oberle-Lopez will present socialite and philanthropist Claudine Smurfit a special Philanthropy Award during a ceremony at 1 p.m. with Ex-Vice Mayor Michael Gongora.

Internationally renowned artist Anastasia The Great will make a special appearance and present an exhibition of her artwork that will be displayed during the event.

Gift bags filled with beauty products and other treats will be given to attendees while supplies last. The event also includes a raffle offering a variety of prizes including Dog Baths from the Miami Animal Hospital.

Picnic With The Pets is a fundraiser started last year by Edward Oberle-Lopez in celebration of his dog Princess Oberle-Lopez for the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, the beautiful urban greenspace located in Miami Beach across from the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Garden was designed by South Florida landscape architect Raymond Jungles and showcases native Florida plants and trees including bromeliads, palms, cycads, and orchids. The Garden also includes a Japanese garden, native garden, bio-swale, and water gardens that include ponds, fountains, and a wetland with mangrove and pond apple trees.

National Hotel Miami Beach Hosts Irie Weekend VIP Kick-off Reception Presented by Hublot 6/19/14

National Hotel Miami Beach Hosts Irie Weekend VIP Kick-off Reception Presented by Hublot
Thursday, 06/19/2014 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DA4_1965-copyNational Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 150

Who: The National Hotel Miami Beach, an Iconic Art Deco Landmark and the Host Hotel for the 10th Annual Irie Weekend

What: The beachfront National Hotel Miami Beach hosts Irie Weekend VIP Kick-Off Reception presented by Hublot poolside at the hotel’s Aqua Bar & Grill featuring live DJ, auction and art installation.

Sponsors include Hublot, Cadillac, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Beck’s, Korbel California Champagne and more.

Date: Thursday, June 19

Time: 8:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Pricing: Tickets: $150
To purchase, visit www.eventbrite.com
Proceeds from Irie Weekend go toward the Irie Foundation, which seeks
to empower, South Florida’s at-risk youth to lead productive lives through mentorship programs, cultural experiences and scholarship opportunities
Location: National Hotel Miami Beach
Aqua Bar & Grill
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

National Hotel Miami Beach Hosts Irie Weekend BBQ Beach Bash 6/21/14

National Hotel Miami Beach Hosts Irie Weekend BBQ Beach Bash
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
DA4_1965-copy1National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 20

Who: The National Hotel Miami Beach, an Iconic Art Deco Landmark and the Host Hotel for the 10th Annual Irie Weekend

What: The National Hotel Miami Beach hosts Irie Weekend VIP Pool Party. Join DJ Irie and friends for beats and BBQ poolside and Barry’s Bootcamp classes on the sands of the hotel’s Aqua Bar & Grill.

Sponsors include Chambord Premium Spirit, Herradura Tequila, Barry’s Bootcamp and more.

Date: Saturday, June 21st

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pricing: $20 includes BBQ and Barry’s Bootcamp Classes
Cash Bar

RSVP: Limited access to early rsvp guest list privileges available via www.irieweekend.com

Location: National Hotel Miami Beach
Aqua Bar & Grill
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

Beats n’ Bubbles 6/27/14

Beats n’ Bubbles
Friday, 06/27/2014 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The-People-Cover-Art_2400Sagamore, The Art Hotel
1671 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: Free and Open to the Public

Join Sagamore, The Art Hotel for “Beats N’ Bubbles – Happier Hours at the Sagamore,” an exclusive, locals-only event that fuses Miami’s underground music scene with a retro-inspired party. The event will serve as the official record launch for Spectacle Recordings, a new record label based in Miami and Los Angeles that provides a sanctuary for music lovers seeking genre-defying alternative music with uplifting vocals, soul, groove and eclectic dance vibes. Guests will enjoy live music and DJ sets by recording artists Ian Christopher, Gonzalo Teran, Andrew Black and JamesM, vintage board games in the hotel’s Game Room and a delectable drinks and bites menu. $8 cocktails and $5 small plates will be available throughout the night, as well as discounted bottle service for $90.

There is no cover fee for entry, however RSVP is required. To attend the event, guests must RSVP to ian@spectaclerecordings.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/spectaclerecordings/events

During the event, guests are encouraged to post photos from the night using the designated hashtags #BeatsNBubbles, #SagamoreHotel and #SpectacleRecordings.

GAP Celebrates Grand Re-Opening Of Lincoln Road Store 6/19/14

GAP Celebrates Grand Re-Opening Of Lincoln Road Store
Thursday, 06/19/2014 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
GAP Lincoln Road
Gap, 1001 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Invite Only

On Thursday, June 19th, Gap and SHADOW PR invite you to celebrate the re-opening of Gap’s Lincoln Road store with a private in-store event. Join us at the new two-story, 19,000-square-foot store, where guests will enjoy music by Classixx and Neon Indian, as well as cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a very special offer for those in attendance.

2014 FIFA World Cup Drink Specials 6/12/14

2014 FIFA World Cup Drink Specials
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 06/13/2014 09:00 am – 11:00 pm
100 Montaditos Miami
551 Lincoln Rd, Space 2,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Visit any 100 Montaditos Miami location for the following 2014 FIFA World Cup game-day specials:
Pitchers of Domestic beer (Bud/Bud Light) and Sangrias: $6.99
Pitchers of Imported beer (Estrella): $12.99
Buckets of 5 Domestic beers (Bud/Bud Light): $11.99
Buckets of Imported beer (Estrella): $19.99
Come by any of the Miami locations for any game, starting June 12th through July 13th.

Lincoln: 551 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
Kendall: 10501 N.Kendall Dr, suite A-101, Miami
Midtown: 3252 N.E. 1st Avenue – Suite #104 – Miami
Coral Gables: 230 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Miami
Pinecrest:11421 South Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, Florida
Sunset:5829 SW 73rd St South Miami

Heat Finals at Radio Bar 6/12/14

Heat Finals at Radio Bar
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 09:00 pm –
MIAMI-heat-finals-flyer-June-12Radio Bar
814 1st Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Are you ready for game 4? What better way to support your Miami Heat as they play the San Antonio Spurs as you enjoy awesome specials at Radio Bar. It will be a great night of basketball and Radio Bar fun!

Specials include $5 Avion Shots, $3 Miller Lite Drafts and $10 Miller Lite Pitchers.

Monty’s Sunset Brings World Cup Stadium feel to Miami Beach 6/12/14

Monty’s Sunset Brings World Cup Stadium feel to Miami Beach
Sunday, 06/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 11:30 am – 11:00 pm
Montys-WorldCupMonty’s Sunset
300 Alton Rd.,
Miami Beach, Florida 331339
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Monty’s Sunset is going global, featuring ALL highly anticipated World Cup Games. For the next month, head on over to Monty’s “stadium” to catch the games on 30 flat screen TV’s with full-range audio. Enjoy the best of both worlds with stadium food by chef Byron Alabado and beer specials pool-side in your favorite beach attire.

The World’s Biggest Game Calls for the Biggest Pizza at Pizza Bar 6/12/14

The World’s Biggest Game Calls for the Biggest Pizza at Pizza Bar
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 12:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Pizza-Bar-World-CupPizza Bar
1627 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

The World’s biggest game! The Worldcup will be playing ALL day long! Come enjoy some game worthy specials at Pizza Bar in Miami Beach.

Specials Include:
-Delivery Special (XL Pie + 10 Wings +2L Soda – $40)
-$4 Munchies (Mozzarella Sticks, Fries and Jalapeño Poppers)
– Buy our 25oz Mug (Get 2-4-1 Draft Beers during the Games)

Father’s Day Brunch at Moreno’s Cuba and Riviera Hotel South Beach 6/15/14

Father’s Day Brunch at Moreno’s Cuba and Riviera Hotel South Beach
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 06/15/2014 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
morenos_fday-3Morenos Cuba and Riviera Hotel
318 20th St,
miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us this Sunday for Father’s Day Brunch at Moreno’s Cuba and Riviera Hotel South Beach..Showing of FIFA World Cup, Dominoes, Cigars, Tie Pancakes, Beer and Mojito Specials along with live Old School Cuban Music by Retro Son. What more can a Father ask for!

50 Eggs Guest Chef Series returns with Chef Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yea! 6/26/14

50 Eggs Guest Chef Series returns with Chef Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yea!
Thursday, 06/26/2014 – 07:30 pm –
Logo-50eggs1Khong River House
1661 Meridian Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $75 per person (excluding tax & gratuity)

The 50 Eggs Guest Chef Series, the one-of-a-kind culinary collaboration featuring acclaimed talents from within the industry, returns for a one-night-only collab with Chef Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yea! pop-up.

In the next enticing installment of the series, 50 Eggs Culinary Director, Clayton Miller, will team with Zapata to resurrect the Vietnamese-inspired, Phuc Yea!, with a five-course dinner complete with wine pairings that will feature an array of gourmet and street-inspired Asian delicacies.

Wednesday Cocktail Hour at the National Hotel Miami Beach Featuring Live Jazz/Blues Music and Vintage Cocktails at Vintage Prices 6/18/14

Wednesday Cocktail Hour at the National Hotel Miami Beach Featuring Live Jazz/Blues Music and Vintage Cocktails at Vintage Prices
Wednesday, 06/18/2014 – 08/27/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
3-cocktailsNational Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $6-8 Cocktails; Complimentary Appetizers

Who: The National Hotel Miami Beach, an Iconic Art Deco Landmark

What: In celebration of the National Hotel Miami Beach’s $12M dollar renovation completion, the hotel hosts a bi-monthly “Wednesday Cocktail Hour” with a retro, Art Deco vibe featuring live Jazz/Blues Music, vintage cocktails at vintage prices and complimentary appetizers. Cocktail Hour takes place at the National’s Blues Bar.

When: Wednesday, June 18th
Wednesday, July 2nd
Wednesday, July 16th
Wednesday, July 30th
Wednesday, August 13th
Wednesday, August 27th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Pricing: Vintage Prices on Vintage Cocktails and Complimentary Appetizers:

$6-$8 Signature Cocktails:
Floral Flute (Prosecco Cocktail)
National Hemingway (White Rum Cocktail)
Tamara Bella (Tequila Cocktail)
Cucumber Fresco (Gin Cocktail)

Where: National Hotel Miami Beach
Blues Bar
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

A Night at the Jersey Shore – Bar Takeover at Macchialina 6/19/14

A Night at the Jersey Shore – Bar Takeover at Macchialina
Thursday, 06/19/2014 – 06/20/2014 11:00 pm – 02:00 am
BarTakeoverFerraraMacchialina
820 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Macchialina’s 2nd-ever bar takeover series features guest bartender Rob Ferrara of Lure Fishbar! The theme is “A Night at the Jersey Shore” so come sporting your Snooki poof and don’t forget to GTL!

Join us for $10 cocktails and Jersey Boardwalk specials on Thursday June 19th from 11pm – 2am.

Craft Bar Fight: Grillo Vs Potts 6/9/14

Craft Bar Fight: Grillo Vs Potts
Monday, June 9, 7:30pm
craftbar1930 Social Club
1930 Bay Rd
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Join Ring Master of Ceremony David Ortiz as the Craft Bar Fight hosts another round of incredible bartenders squaring off behind the stick! Bartenders create cocktails with secret ingredients and special challenges! Guest judges determine who is The Craft Bar Fight Champ!

If you missed the first few Craft Bar Fights, you don’t want to miss this one. Our past Champs include:
Louis Sluggin Salgar (Broken Shaker)
Trevor Shake Face Alberts (Orange Blossom)
Mark King Kong Kinzer (Innovative Elixir)
Vanessa Leona Leon (AAA Flagship Lounge)
Virginia Double Guns King (Broken Shaker)

This Fight will feature
Mr. Isaac Godzilla Grillo from Haven
vs
Mr. Ben Bang Them Potts from Blackbird Ordinary.

Come be part of the fun as the Best Bartenders square up and all the cocktail community gathers for a whole lot of fun!
Complimentary Punch on the House! Drink specials through the Fight! After Party at the Regent!
Sponsored by Vinecraft

Movie Mondays at Radio Bar 6/9/14

Movie Mondays at Radio Bar
Monday, 06/09/2014 – 06/09/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BpJZunTCYAA0xyuRadio Bar
814 1st Street,
MIAMI BEACH, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: http://radiosouthbeach.com

Summertime Movie Mondays at Radio Bar! Enjoy extended happy hour and weekly movie + Radio Bar’s famous popcorn! And FREE pizza from Pizza Bar!

Rotating featured cocktail $5 and Bad Boys II played on Radio Bar’s 100-inch projector screen!

Have-Nots presents Miami’s Freddy Stebbins 6/6/14

Have-Nots presents Miami’s Freddy Stebbins
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 09:30 pm – 11:00 pm
UntitledHave-Nots presents Freddy Stebbins At the Fillmore Backstage
1700 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: 10

In his dynamic one man show “Miami, Don’t Feed the Natives” Miami’s uber-talented comedian/actor FREDDY STEBBINS, brings seven of his best native personas to life onstage. Sharing their lives, eccentricities, problems, laughs, music and uniquely Miami opinions, Stebbins gives us a comical glimpse at the new type of Natives that call Miami home in the 21st century. From an overenthusiastic divorced Latina diva in Hialeah, to a 93 yr old retired Jewish Stand up-comic, a gregarious yet overbearing anti-Castro Middle aged Cuban Exile, a sexually repressed Anti-immigrant cracker “preacher”, a young pirate radio DJ from Trinidad in Overtown, or perhaps a seance with legendary Puerto Rican astrologer “Walter Mercato” – Freddy Stebbins brings these and other uniquely “305” personalities to life. Coupled with interviews and videos featuring the truly bizarre yet funny oddities of this “jungle” he calls Miami.

Nikki at Night and Pearl Sundays 6/8/14

Nikki at Night and Pearl Sundays
Sunday, 06/08/2014 – 07:00 pm – 05:00 am
nikkiatnight-06-08-2014-instaNikki Beach
One Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

*** NIKKI AT NIGHT & PEARL ***
EVERY SUNDAY
On DAVID GARAY’s VIP list: Complimentary Admission until 12am, reduced after

Sounds by:

PAUL E

FELIPE KAVAL

KID NEMESIS

INFO & RSVP

Call/Txt 786-985-3520

http://www.DAGPROMIAMI.com/
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NIKKI BEACH

One Ocean Drive, MIAMI BEACH, FL

Venue Description:

Located right on the sand of 1st and Ocean, Nikki Beach Miami has become a landmark for the ultimate parties, celebrations, and entertainment in Miami South Beach. Known internationally as the “Sexiest Place on Earth,” Nikki Beach Miami lives up to it’s reputation as a party playground for jet-setters, celebrities, VIP’s, guests and visitors alike.

A day at Nikki Beach Miami can be as relaxing or wild as one wishes, with large white linen chaises and low plush beds scattered across the beachfront property for prime sunbathing and socializing. Raised opium beds are nestled between palm trees are perfect for some private lounging, and oversized trademark teepees add to the charm and character of Nikki Beach. Outdoor showers are available if the South Beach Miami sun gets too hot, and a quick stroll down the sandy pathway opens up to the refreshing ocean waves of Miami.

Higher Frequency 6/11/14

Higher Frequency.
Wednesday, 06/11/2014 – 06/12/2014 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
higher-frequencyTreeTop Lounge
3490 William Avenue,
miami, Florida 33133
Facebook Link
Cost: free

​Starting June 11th and on the 11th of every month HIGHER FREQUENCY is a celebration of the eclectic, the spiritial and a musical oneness
With an eclectic mix of performances by individuals and groups artists, musicians and visionaries, will come together to celebrate and create with an eclectic mix of performances by individuals and groups from the local to international and performances that spand from contemporary to the sacred
JUNE 11TH
TREETOP LOUNGE 928 OCEAN DRIVE
8PM
DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
LIVE MUSIC

Women of renaissance Foundation, INC 1st Annual Father’s Day Black-Tie Gala 6/15/14

Women of renaissance Foundation, INC 1st Annual Father’s Day Black-Tie Gala
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Miami Beach Resort & Spa
4833 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Webpage Link
Cost: $100 donation

Women of renaissance Foundation, INC, a non-profit formed this year for battered women, is holding their First Annual Father’s Day Black-Tie Gala Sunday June 15, 2014 at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa. Come out and support an important, charitable cause while enjoying the beautiful panoramic views in the starlight and live music. Let’s come together and celebrate in honor of the great fathers all for a great cause.

We invite the single men and father’s to come out and participate in the silent auction for a chance to bid on Three gorgeous women. Highest bidder gets a date sponsored by us.

Ladies, we invite you to our First Annual Fathers Day Black-Tie Gala to enjoy
Cocktails and hor d’oeuvres
Live music and dancing
Silent auctions
Raffle prizes
Award ceromony for Father of the year nominees
and many more

Our mission is to disseminate domestic violence awareness and cultivate change within our community. Fome dressed to impress, fellas bring out your suit and ties and ladies bring your florecent gowns and dresses. This is going to be an EPIC event that you don’t want to miss.

$100 donation for tickets

For more information and table reservations contact RSVP@prominentrelations.com

Photographs of Celebrating Lee Brian Schrager’s Fried & True Cook Book at Broken Shaker on 5/30/14

Celebrating Lee Brian Schrager’s Fried & True Cook Book at Broken Shaker on Friday, May 30, 2014. During this happy hour we enjoyed recipes from the Fried & True Cook Book which has more than 50 recipes for American’s best fried chicken and wonderful sides.  The recipes we got to enjoyed were: Chef Michelle Bernstein’s Fried Chicken & Watermelon Salad, Chef Dale Talde’s Kung Pao Chicken Wings, Biscuit Love Truck’s East Nasty Biscuit Sandwich, Loveless Cafe’s Hash Brown Casserole and Mary Mac’s Tea Room Tomato Pie.  All were so delicious and I can’t wait to try some of the recipes myself.

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ArtScape-Closing Reception for Robert Zuckerman’s PORTRAIT’S 06/06/14

ArtScape-Closing Reception for Robert Zuckerman’s PORTRAIT’S
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
zuckerman_morenos-3Moreno’s Cuba
318 20th St,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

ArtScape at Moreno’s Cuba Featuring Photographer Robert G. Zuckerman.

Acclaimed movie &portrait photographer Robert G. Zuckerman displays a selection of his beautiful, compelling portraits of actors, artists and cultural icons as well as selected pieces from Zuckerman’s TIME MACHINE series, dating back to the mid 1970’s. Presented in association with National School Superintendent of the Year, Alberto Carvalho.

Old School Cuban Live Music by Retro Son, Food and Drink Specials.

SLS Loves Soccer 6/12/14

SLS Loves Soccer
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 12:00 am – 12:00 am
SLS_WorldCupPhotoSLS South Beach Hotel
1701 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

SLS Hotel South Beach introduces “SLS Loves Soccer” package created specifically for in-town travelers en route to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as well as futbol fanatics looking for the most luxurious sports-centric getaway.
At SLS guests will have the opportunity to stay, play and watch the 2014 World Cup’s 32 teams compete for the ultimate title in sports! The package includes the following:
• 32% off our best available rates (two night minimum)
• Welcome cocktail – choice of 2 beers or 2 Caipirinhas
• $32 per day food and beverage credit
• Waived resort fee
• Access to Hyde Beach’s World Cup viewing parties
The SLS Loves Soccer package is available for booking from June 12th through July 13th by booking online or calling 855-757-7623 with the promo code: SOCCER and must a minimum of two-nights.

Hyde Beach will be serving soccer-themed cocktails and broadcasting the matches for the enthusiast’s viewing pleasure.

W South Beach SpeakerBox Concert Series with Gaby Duran 6/5/14

W South Beach SpeakerBox Concert Series with Gaby Duran
Thursday, 06/05/2014 – 06/05/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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2201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

W South Beach Hotel & Residences, in partnership with Vision Compere’s creative house, VISION, presents the second instalment of the W SpeakerBox concert series, a live music program that featuring performances by celebrated artists from a variety of international genres. Each concert signals the debut of a signature artisanal libation created by Living Room’s talented cocktail gurus and inspired by the evening’s musical styling. Guests are invited to mix and mingle with this month’s signature Cucumber Collins in hand, as Gaby Duran lends her soul-inflected vocal talents.

20th Annual South Florida Boat Show at MBCC 5/31/14

20th Annual South Florida Boat Show at MBCC
Saturday, 05/31/2014 – 06/01/2014 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
south-fla-BoatMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach Fl 33319 Hall C,
miami beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: 8.00

The 20th Annual South Florida Boat Show, May 30 – June 1, 2014

The South Florida Boat Show is regarded as one of the top boat shows in Miami – featuring Millions of dollars worth of boats and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers.

So whether you are a seasoned boater or are considering purchasing your first boat, This 3-day event is your once-a-year opportunity to kick-off the boating season and compare makes and models, and gear up with the latest accessories all under one roof!

2nd Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival 10/25/14

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2nd Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival
sobeseafood Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 1:00PM to 9:00 PM
7th Street & Ocean Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Festival General Admission tickets: $25
Seafood Lovers: $50
Premier All Access Pass: $150.
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Crack Open Your Fall with the 2nd Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 1:00PM to 9:00 PM. The event will feature a delightful mix of the very best of what South Florida has to offer event goers in the areas of entertainment, wine & spirits, and culinary scene all to support the Community Initiatives Foundation and their new EAT SMART Campaign.

The CI Management team has worked diligently to create an experience not to be forgotten and most definitely will not disappoint, as they provide South Florida locals and visiting “foodies” an opportunity to enjoy signature seafood from multiple premier local restaurants.

After such a positive response to the Inaugural Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival last year, the expectations have been set at a high standard. Knowing this, CI Management is pleased to make the announcement that this year’s mouth-watering participating restaurants featuring mini café’s on the sand at Saturday’s Festival include, but are not limited to: A Fish Called Avalon, Café Avanti, CIBO, City Hall the Restaurant, CJ’s Crab Shack, Joe’s Stone Crabs, Naked Taco, Park Central, Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge, Red Steakhouse, Tarpon Bend, Smith & Wollensky

Over 6,500 seafood-lovers supported the newest culinary event of the year, now considered one of Miami’s annual “do not miss” festivals. Guests agreed after attending last year that the perfect equation was created, one comprised of the beautiful ocean, amazing food and lots of great activities to partake in. The festivities will return again this year with some great new satellite event additions throughout the festival week to please even the most discerning of tastes. Be sure to check out ticket information for the VIP Kickoff Dinner at Joe’s Stone Crabs Wednesday Night, Thursday’s Seafood Shuffle down Ocean Drive, and the Friday, October 24 “Chef Showdown” at the Seafood & Sneakers Ball hosted in the Goya Culinary Pavilion. Participating chefs and restaurants for the Chef Showdown will be announced shortly.

The Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival will again draw local and visiting foodies, celebrities, and VIPs with a dynamic week of events commencing on Wednesday October 23rd. With this year’s acclaimed Saturday participating restaurants now announced, The Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival guarantees to be a true Miami-style event as guests can expect entertainment by some of the most popular live bands to include Spam All-Stars, cooking and mixology demonstrations, retail activations, multiple full bars that will feature a variety of wines from entitlement partner, HESS SELECT, cocktails by local mixologists featuring:  Bacardi, Stoli, Tequila Herradura, and Gold Coast Beverages beer, to include Blue Moon, Peroni, Crispin Cider, and Coors Light. Confirmed sponsors to date also include: Premier Beverage, Goya, featuring a new on-site Goya Culinary Pavilion for Premier All Access Pass holders, Warren Henry Automotive Group, Range Rover, Equinox, Coca-Cola, Badia, Doctors Hospital, Walgreens, Arquitectonica, Flowers Baking Co., Metro Signs, Le Cordon Bleu, 50 State Security, US Army, and SFM Services Inc.

The Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival invites you to come out with friends and enjoy this year’s event. Don’t forget, you can bring the kids too as Goya hosts the “little chefs” in the Goya Kids Zone for a great day of family fun!

Taste of the Nation South Florida 6/17/14

Taste of the Nation South Florida
Tuesday, 06/17/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
no-kidLoews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $125-250

Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® is the nation’s premier culinary benefit, featuring South Florida’s top restaurants and culinary talents – all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.

This year, the region’s most anticipated gastronomic event will showcase more than 50 of the hottest restaurants from both Dade and Broward counties, chefs, sommeliers and mixologists and an impressive array of auction items. Those who want to continue the revelry will love the exclusive new Black and Blanco After Party, sponsored by Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco and featuring hors d’oeuvres by Lure, as well as chocolate temptations by some of Miami’s most talented pâtissiers.

Taste of the Nation South Florida will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 7 to 10 p.m., in the main ballroom of the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, with the after party continuing until midnight. General admission tickets are priced at $125 per person; VIP tickets priced at $250 per person, and provide access to the event an hour before the doors open, as well as admission to the Black and Blanco After Party.

Father’s Day Bash at Jungle Island 6/15/14

Father’s Day Bash at Jungle Island
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 11:00 am – 05:00 pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Free with admission

Jungle Island invites dads across South Florida to its 2nd Annual Father’s Day Bash. During this grand celebration, dads will receive star status and be presented with everything they love most…all in one place. Enjoy free beer tastings from Samuel Adams and Harpoon Brewery; man cave equipped with arcade games courtesy of GameTime; live classic rock performances from Mad World Orchestra and Journey tribute band, Odyssey; food trucks and street food competition; classic cars hosted by South Beach Classics, plus exciting kids’ splash & fun zones. Earn giveaways and prizes from the Miami Marlins and Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Best of all, dads get into Jungle Island free with a full paying general admission ticket.

Wednesday Cocktail Hour at the National Hotel Miami Beach 6/4/14

Wednesday Cocktail Hour at the National Hotel Miami Beach
Wednesday, 06/04/2014 – 08/27/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
National Hotel InteriorsNational Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Multiple Prices

New Wednesday Cocktail Hour at the National Hotel Miami Beach
Featuring Live Jazz/Blues Music and Vintage Cocktails at Vintage Prices

Who: The National Hotel Miami Beach, an Iconic Art Deco Landmark

What: In celebration of the National Hotel Miami Beach’s $12M dollar renovation completion, the hotel launches a bi-monthly “Wednesday Cocktail Hour” with a retro, Art Deco vibe featuring live Jazz/Blues Music, vintage cocktails at vintage prices and complimentary appetizers. Cocktail Hour takes place at the National’s Blues Bar.

Date: Wednesday, June 4th
Wednesday, June 18th
Wednesday, July 2nd
Wednesday, July 16th
Wednesday, July 30th
Wednesday, August 13th
Wednesday, August 27th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Pricing: Vintage Prices on Vintage Cocktails
Complimentary Appetizers

Location: National Hotel Miami Beach
Blues Bar
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

For more information: (305) 532-2311 or visit www.nationalhotel.com
Visit the National’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/NationalHotel & follow the hotel on Twitter and Instagram: @NationalMiami

Photographs of The Pinnacle Collection Fashion Show at The Temple House on 5/17/14

The Pinnacle Collection Fashion Show at The Temple House on Saturday, May 17, 2014.  The Pinnacle Collection featured an beautiful runway showcase presenting Michael Costello’s latest collection and brand new designs.

“Michael Costello, is a self-taught prodigy who has created an empire on making women feel beautiful. Costello joined the cast of Project Runway Season 8 and All Stars Season 1. He was a finalist in both seasons and even made the cover of the NY Times for Mercedes Benz Fashion week. His publications didn’t stop there. He was the only designer from Project Runway to be featured in Time magazine and has been featured in Elle, Marie Claire, Vogue Italy, Instyle and many other fashion magazines. Costello’s extravagant red carpet designs are worn by royalty and celebrities alike including Beyoncé’s Grammy ensemble voted best-dressed by every fashion publication and media outlet. His dresses worn by artists were immediately displayed in the Grammy Museum. MT Costello is the awesome line that Michael has with Stephanie Costello (his cousin). With complementary yet different aesthetics, both lines have set a new standard for fashion. Michael & Stephanie Costello have been dressing celebrities such as Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Jessie J, Shakira, Michelle Williams and many more, with their empire only continuing to grow. The Pinnacle Collection will feature an elaborate pop-up shop and 40 piece runway showcase presenting Michael Costello’s latest collection and brand new designs.”

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Photographs of Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Networker at Sea Level at The Clinton Hotel on 5/7/14

Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce networker at  Sea Level at The Clinton Hotel on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.  The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chili,  Doral, Downtown Miami & Brick, Ecuador,  Junior Chamber International,  Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Mercosur,  Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, Sweetwater and Brickell Rotary Club celebrating yet another successful MultiChamber of Commerce event.

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1 Hotel & Homes South Beach Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With Special Milagro Tequila Tasting 5/5/14

1 Hotel & Homes South Beach Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With Special Milagro Tequila Tasting
Monday, 05/05/2014 – 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
4K2A4737-Final-BHUF-Lo311 Hotel & Homes South Beach Sales Center
2399 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, the highly anticipated new brand from Barry Sternlicht, Chairman of Starwood Capital Group and the creative force behind the W, welcomed top brokers into its sales center and model residences for an exclusive Cinco de Mayo celebration sponsored by Milagro Tequila and cohosted by Miami Magazine. Milagro Tequila created a unique tequila experience with a punch station featuring a variety of garnishes to spruce up concoctions, fresh margarita options and a savory tequila tasting with an experienced Milagrotequila ambassador.

With condominium sales by Fortune International, 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach features a residential lobby, sales center and model units, designed by the award winning Brazilian architect and interior designer Debora Aguiar. The interiors maintain the brand’s sensibilities, utilizing natural fibers and materials and a color palette inspired by the buildings natural surroundings.

About 1 Hotel & Homes:

1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, located in the heart of Miami Beach on Collins Avenue between 23rd and 24thStreets, is set to open in the fall of 2014. The spectacular property will include 161 residences plus 406 hotel rooms with four swimming pools and 600 linear feet of pristine beach. The signature hotel restaurant will feature celebrated chef, Tom Colicchio, offering locally sourced, farm-to-table gourmet cuisine throughout the property. Future owners of the luxury residences at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach will enjoy a dedicated porte-cochere and lobby designed by acclaimed Brazilian architect and interior designer Debora Aguiar as well as access to an array of hotel amenities, including a full-service health club and spa and several onsite-dining options

Claws for Kids 6/1/14

Claws for Kids
Sunday, 06/01/2014 – 11:30 am – 03:00 pm
BGCM-logoJoe’s Stone Crab
11 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $200

Event Description: At Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 3rd Annual “Claws for Kids” fundraising brunch on Sunday, June 1 at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach, guests can enjoy delicious stone crabs and other signature Joe’s cuisine without the wait. The event will kick off with an 11:30 a.m. reception, followed by brunch at 12:30 p.m. All event proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s state-of-the-art South Beach location. For more information about sponsorships, underwriting or tickets, please contact Kati Foley at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or via email at kfoley@bgcmia.org.

GMCVB Partnership Networking Mixer at Freehand Miami 5/28/14

GMCVB Partnership Networking Mixer at Freehand Miami
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Freehand Miami
2727 Indian Creek Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140 
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Street Parking Available

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Partnership Team cordially invites you to attend our Partnership Networking Mixer. Please join us for networking, passed hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink. Please bring brochures for display, to highlight your company’s services. You are encouraged to bring promotional gifts and door prizes for additional exposure.

FUNDarte presents Out in the Tropics 2014 6/25/14-6/29/14

Out in the Tropics Festival – 2014
fundarte_OITTEcard_1June 25-29, 2014
Miami Beach LGBT Visitors’ Center, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, INKUB8, On.Stage Black.Box Theater at Miami Dade County Auditorium, and The Colony Theater
COST: Poetry Reading and Panel are Free to the Public. (Please RSVP at info@fundarte.us)
The Colony Theater and Miami Dade County Auditorium On.Stage Black.Box are ticketed events. See pricing below.

Now in its fifth season, FUNDarte’s Out in the Tropics is a unique, daring, and artistically outstanding performance festival that features work by some of today’s most innovative and relevant GLBTQ artists.

Calendar of Events:

Wednesday, June 25th – 6PM at Miami Beach Botanical Garden: Cocktail Party
Neil de la Flor reads from his new book “An Elephant’s Memory of Blizzards” – This cutting-edge literary work addresses the process of memory via a hybrid literary language that obscures boundaries between prose and poetry. Poet Carlos Pintado will also read from his work. Both poets will engage the audience in an interactive ‘reading’. The event will be presented in an informal Salon-style in an open-air environment at the magnificent, newly-remodeled Miami Beach Botanical Garden. FREE! Please RSVP at info@fundarte.us

Thursday, June 26th – 7PM at GLBT Visitors’ Center, Miami Beach (1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach): LGBTQ Community Panel – Cocktail Party
This informative and entertaining panel discussion features all artists participating in Out in the Tropics, along with local LGBTQ artists and activists, providing the local LGBTQ community with expanded possibilities for exploring LGBTQ culture in a safe and encouraging environment. Participants will have an opportunity to meet this year’s visiting artists in an intimate, informal setting conducive to conversation, intimate personal disclosure, and intercultural exchange. FREE! Please RSVP at info@fundarte.us.

Friday, June 27th – 8:30PM at The Colony Theater: “Uncovered: The Diary Project”
Sean Dorsey Dance Company’s “Uncovered: The Diary Project” is a series of powerful dances that reveal the lives and stories that history has tried to erase. This impactful and highly praised work is the culmination of a year-and-a-half long research process in which Dorsey uncovered and researched diaries of transgender and queer people – from the famous to the unknown. Dorsey’s company brings a poetic storytelling and well crafted dance to Miami for the second time!

$25 General Admission, $20 students (under 18) and seniors (over 65), with I.D. Purchase through www.colonytheatremiamibeach.com and by phone 305. 434.7091 (service charges apply), or in-person (no service charges) at the Colony Theater Box Office 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Tuesday through Saturday Noon to 5PM. Group rates are available.

Saturday, June 28th at 2PM: Master Class by Sean Dorsey
Most transgender people have never set foot in a dance class, yoga studio, or gym: these spaces often feel unsafe and even hostile toward their unique bodies and experiences. Dorsey’s Master Class provides a space where everyone can experience dance and movement in a supportive environment. The workshop is open to the general community, fostering an environment where all are equally accepted. FREE! Please RSVP at info@fundarte.us. Location TBD.

Saturday June 28th at 8:30 PM and Sunday, June 29th at 7:00 p.m. at On.Stage Black.Box Thetare at MDCA: “TOCABA” by Juan Carlos Lerida.
This new performance by choreographer, dancer and Flamenco scholar Juan Carlos Lerida and collaborators Raul Cantizano & Niño de Elche looks at the possible physicality of a flamenco trio, and breaks open its formalized structures by blurring the lines of the feminine and masculine, detonating the preconceived behaviors of guitarist (TO), singer (CA) and dancer (BA), and pushing the form to its limits. This playful and subversive performance irreverently confronts sacred notions, and feels like a virtuoso grunge band doing flamenco contact improvisation in a post-modern tablao. You will never look at Flamenco the same after this!

$30 General Admission, $25 students (under 18) and seniors (over 65), with I.D. Purchase through www.ticketmaster.com and by phone (800) 745-3000 (service charges apply), or in-person (no service charges) at the Miami Dade County Auditorium On.Stage Black.box day of show starting at 10:00 a.m. and in advance at the Miami Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W Flagler St., Miami, FL 33135 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Group rates are available by calling (786) 343-1422. A limited number of $50 VIP tickets are available, VIP tickets includes Wine or Champagne and preferred seats.

Sunday, June 29th – 1PM at MDCA On.Stage Black.Box: Master Class by Juan Carlos Lerida.
This class will cover body technique and improvisation based upon flamenco techniques and composition based upon choreographic elements of flamenco. Purpose: to develop and improve rhythmic perception and movement by means of flamenco and contemporary dance techniques. Practice: Using various theoretical and practical exercises, consisting of imaginative and ludic essence, dancers work to generate harmonious, natural relationships, which is fundamental in comprehending the movements and interpretations of flamenco. This class is recommended for dancers who want to add the style and/or aesthetics of flamenco to their creative language. FREE! RSVP at info@fundarte.us

FUNDarte presents Out In The Tropics 2014, featuring “Uncovered: The Diary Project” by Sean Dorsey Dance from San Francisco on Friday, June 27 at 8:30 p.m. at The Colony Theater (1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach); “TOCABA”, by Juan Carlos Lerida, from Seville, Spain, on Saturday June 28th at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday June 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the On.Stage Black Box theater at Miami Dade County Auditorium (2901 W Flagler St. Miami), and other free events, such as poetry readings by two of Miami’s most celebrated poets, Neil de la Flor and Carlos Pintado, in an interactive bi-lingual performative reading on Wednesday, June 25th at 6:00 p.m. at The Miami Beach Botanical Garden (2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach). Additionally, each of these artists will be giving free community workshops at distinct venues, and panel contributions at Miami Beach LGBT Visitors’ Center (1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach) during the festival.

Join FUNDarte for five days of performances, readings, workshops and panels by local, national and international artists that reflect Miami’s contemporary cultural identity, and address the complex themes of gender politics and society globally. We believe that the extraordinary work of these artists, and the timeliness of issues of identity, community, and cultural expression they raise will enrich and excite all audiences.

OITT is Miami’s first and only festival dedicated to GLBTQ artists and presents performance, poetry, workshops and reflection by some of the most dynamic queer artists working and performing today.

National Hotel Miami Beach Helps Support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Portion of Proceeds of Rooms Booked now Through May 31 Benefit the Foundation 5/30/14

National Hotel Miami Beach Helps Support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Portion of Proceeds of Rooms Booked now Through May 31 Benefit the Foundation
Friday, 05/30/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
National Hotel InteriorsNational Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Who/What:The National Hotel Miami Beach is helping to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by donating a portion of the proceeds of rooms booked to the foundation.

When: Guests must book their South Beach getaway at the National by May 31. This offer is valid for stays through September 30, 2014.

In addition, guests will receive a complimentary welcome drink and 15 percent off food and beverage at the hotel’s Tamara Bistro during their stay.

Why: Michelle Marchetti, the National’s Catering Manager, has been involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for many years. This year, she has been nominated for Woman of the Year. The National is supporting Michelle’s commitment to the organization by helping her reach her fundraising goal.

How: Full pre-payment is required at time of booking to ensure donation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-changeable reservations.

To book, guests must visit http://www.nationalhotel.com/specials/leukemia-lymphoma-society or call (305) 532 – 2311 and use code LLS.

Fundraiser: The National will also host a fundraiser on Friday, May 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Guests will receive a complimentary drink and light appetizers, with vintage cocktails at vintage prices available the remainder of the night. There will be live entertainment and a silent auction. $20 donation. Guests should RSVP MMarchetti@NationalHotel.com.

Luxury Italian Kitchen Brand Veneta Cucine Revealed Newly Renovated Showroom With Chic Relaunch Event

Italian Staple Hosted Unveiling Event of North Miami Showroom

MIAMI – April 29, 2014 – On Thursday, April 24, the internationally-acclaimed luxury Italian kitchen brand Veneta Cucine unveiled its newly renovated showroom with a chic relaunch event. The 2,000-square-foot space was revealed among 300 guests in an evening entailing Italian design and innovation, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.  The much-anticipated event featured a live cooking demonstration by co-host and renowned Chef Philippe Fiore, who has been the private chef of A-list celebrities, such as Julio Iglesias, Chayanne, Mel Gibson and Shakira, to name a few.

“We are elated to show our newly remodeled showroom which has undergone a complete floor-to-ceiling transformation,” says Corrado Bonanno, store and design manager for Veneta Cucine. “Since introducing the brand to the US in 2004, Veneta Cucine continues to flourish thanks to the unflagging support from our consumers.”

Attendees were among the first to view Veneta Cucine’s luxe kitchens showcasing LED-backlit Onyx counter tops by Crystaline Stone and quartz counter tops by Caesarstone. Additional sponsors included Bang & Olufsen, Nespresso, FIAT of North Miami and Italian Prosecco wines by PW Wine Distributors.

Guests received goody bags and had the chance to win gifts by Bang & Olufsen and Nespresso.

The showroom is located at 2020 NE 163 Street, Suite 100 North Miami Beach, FL 33162.

About Veneta Cucine

Designed with contemporary flair, Veneta Cucine accentuates the appeal of any interior with effortless ease. Internationally-recognized, Veneta Cucine has a well-established reputation for its foundation on functionality, ergonomic designs, state-of-the-art technology and luxe appeal. The Italian company is now a leading brand throughout Europe and a staple for global consumers who choose “Made in Italy” brands. Backed up by a highly developed business sense, Veneta Cucine manages an extraordinary wide-ranging production with high quality standards, which incorporates state-of-the-art technology and the most skilled forms of craftsmanship. Reliability and beauty are the values that distinguish a range divided into areas of style that look to the most recent aesthetic forms and evolved functions, while remaining true to the heritage of traditional quality. For more information about Veneta Cucine, please visit www.venetacucineus.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Michelle Fonticiella
SpinHouse PR
786.246.2953
Michelle@spinhouse-pr.com

Hunter Valetine Concert At The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club 5/16/14

Hunter Valetine Concert At The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
Sunday, 05/16/2014 – 05/17/2014 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
Hunter-Valentine-1Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
1732 Collins Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

In honor of this weekends celebrations of the 15th Annual Aqua Girl weekend the Catalina Hotel & Beach Club’s “Red Bar” is bringing all girl rock band, Hunter Valentine to perform a concert this Friday, May 16th at 7pm, the event is free and open to the public and will include cocktail specials all night long!!

Hunter Valentine is very well known in the lesbian community and has been featured on the hit TV show The L Word as well as opened for Cyndi Lauper on her 2013 She’s So Unusual: 30th Anniversary Tour .

Miami Dance Festival Presents: An Evening of Water Ballet 5/15/14

Miami Dance Festival Presents: An Evening of Water Ballet
May 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM
National Hotel
1677 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Free Admission

Momentum Dancers will be showcasing the water ballet performance Etude as well as the premiere of an all new water ballet at the National Hotel pool deck.

Miami Dance Festival 2014 celebrates its 11th edition in honor of dance as an art form while encouraging innovation and presenting a diverse palette of dance works in an array of genres and styles. This year, the Festival will consist of eight events and one panel discussion (one of the events to be announced in March) with some of the nation’s most talented industry leaders. Established by the Founder & Artistic Director of Momentum Dance Company, Delma Iles, the Festival is a combined effort of her dance company and other dance companies such as The PGK Dance Project (San Diego, CA). Their combined mission is to move and inspire attendees with newly choreographed performances as well as the classics.

Momentum Dance Company will again perform last year’s hit High Tide, choreographed by Delma Iles. The jazzy, modern work demands high energy and stamina from Momentum’s dancers with fast footwork, unusual jumps and lifts as well as constant changes of direction. It premiered last February at the West Florida Dance Festival and made its Miami premiere on Momentum’s 2013 Spring Season at the Colony Theater.

Soloist Emily Noe is expanding her untitled work from last season to include a larger group of dancers, playing with ideas of ghosts and illusion. The exquisite music by Scriabin will be played by Dr. Alan Ngim, one of Iles’ colleagues at the Miami Dade College Department of Arts and Philosophy.

This year’s historic modern dance work is To the West, by modern dance pioneer Eleanor King. This powerful solo will be performed by Momentum veteran and principal dancer Barbie Freeman. It evokes a mountainous western landscape with high cliffs, and deep rivers. The human being is dwarfed and awed by its grandeur, but persists with a courageous pioneering spirit as she makes her way in this glorious new territory. Freeman is being coached by Dr. Andrea Seidel of FIU, who learned the work directly from its creator. King’s work is currently enjoying a renewed interest from dance writers and historians. The original piano score will also be played by guest artist Dr. Alan Ngim.

“Our goal is to showcase dance as an accessible art form,” Says Miami Dance Festival Founder Delma Iles. “We hope to inspire and move our festival goers through the movement of our incredibly talented dancers and industry heroes.”

World Cup Viewing Parties 6/12/14

World Cup Viewing Parties
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 03:00 pm – 12:00 am
4x6_world_cup-_flyer1Clevelander Hotel & Pool-Patio
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Clevelander Hotel located at the center of it all is the World Cup Viewing Headquarters on South Beach. Showing every game from June 12th-July13th. Each game will be packed with fun sports entertainment!

DASH Presents 14th Annual Phantom Film Festival 5/20/14

DASH Presents 14th Annual Phantom Film Festival
Tuesday, 05/20/2014 – 07:00 pm –
DASHNew World Center
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $15 general admission

On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 7 PM, Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH) will present the 14th Annual Phantom Film Festival at the New World Center, 500 17th Street on Miami Beach. The annual event is a much-anticipated occasion, providing the school’s film/entertainment technology students with a venue to showcase their work.

In addition to being a forum for student to screen their work for a live audience, the Phantom Film Festival also served as an important fundraiser with proceeds going towards scholarships and equipment. Tickets are priced at $15 for general admission and are available via the DASH PTSA website at www.dashptsa.com. For those wishing to provide additional support to this important initiative, VIP tickets are available at $100. For more information on sponsorship opportunities call 305.573.7135.

Watch Party by Clevelander & Bud Light 6/20/14

Watch Party by Clevelander & Bud Light
Friday, 06/20/2014 – 06/21/2014 05:00 pm – 12:00 pm
BudVegasClevelander Hotel & Pool-Patio
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Watch World Cup at Clevelander! Join us June 20-21st and you could win BIG. Our friends at Bud Light will be hosting a face painting contest for a chance to win a trip to:
Ultimate FIFA World Cup
Where: The Palms Hotel – Las Vegas
When: Saturday, July 12 – Monday, July 14

Fiesta Brazil 6/22/14

Fiesta Brazil
Sunday, 06/22/2014 – 06:00 pm – 12:00 am
fiestabrazilClevelander Hotel & Pool-Patio
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us and our friends at 1210 ESPN Deportes for a fun filled night as we all cheer on the USA vs Portugal match. The night will be filled with games, prizes, giveaways and live coverage! As always, Clevelander brings you sexy, fun, sports entertainment at the center of it all on South Beach!

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Offers The Mother Of Pearl Package In Celebration Of Mother’s Day 5/11/14

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Offers The Mother Of Pearl Package In Celebration Of Mother’s Day
Thursday, 05/08/2014 – 05/31/2014 12:00 am –
Mother-of-Pearl-PicThe Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
One Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Rates starting from $999

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is celebrating Mom’s special day by offering the luxurious Mother of Pearl Package.

Pamper your parent with a jewel of a package to show gratitude for everything she does. The Mother of Pearl package offers Mom a lavish stay in a Lanai Pool room at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Gourmet Pearl Platter Oyster tasting followed by a gorgeous pearl present, Kalla Floral Pearl Experience, and celebratory seafood brunch for two at Bistro One LR to cap off her getaway of indulgence.

The Mother Of Pearl Package
• 1 night accommodation in Lanai Pool room
• Chef Andres Meraz’s Gourmet Pearl Platter Oyster Tasting at The DiLido Beach Club which culminates with a gem of a surprise, a pearl jewelry present.
• Kalla Floral Experience featuring an exclusive pearl-inspired floral bouquet with stunning Phalaenopsis orchids, decadent Christopher Elbow chocolates and bottle of Napa Valley Chardonnay from the Hill Family Estate. All wrapped up in a beautiful Kalla gift box.
• Mother’s Day Sunday Seafood Brunch for two at Bistro One LR.

Rates starting from $999 and valid through May 31, 2014. For reservations, please call 786-276-4027.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is located at One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL. For additional information visit ritzcarlton.com/southbeach or call (786) 276-4006.

Kalla is a luxury floral service that is revolutionizing the gifting experience. Delivering on the promise of uniqueness, Kalla offers a truly special service from start to finish. Senders choose from a curated selection of limited edition — and stunningly gorgeous — bouquets which vary according to season. Each bouquet tells its own story, offering a window into its origins and design. The brand exudes luxury in every detail, with award-winning flowers, hand-crafted boxes, artisanal chocolates and fine wine. For more information, visit Kalla.com.

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is an oasis of luxury and bliss located in the epicenter of South Beach – The restored Art Moderne building in Miami’s famed Art Deco district exudes an air of modern sophistication and refined elegance. The resort features 375 newly-renovated guest rooms that draw inspiration from the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Miami’s golden sandy beaches and the vigor of South Beach. The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach lies on Miami’s most famous beach and is located just steps from Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road – a 10-block pedestrian esplanade with world renowned shopping, dining, nightlife and people-watching. Its centerpieces include the only Ritz-Carlton Spa featuring exclusively La Maison de Beauté Carita, a multi-million dollar art collection, The DiLido Beach Club – the only oceanfront restaurant on South Beach, VIP oceanfront cabanas, 24-hour Fitness Center, grand ballroom, meeting rooms, and elevated outdoor pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. For additional information about The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach please call (800) 241-3333, the hotel directly at 786-276-4000, a travel professional or visit The Ritz-Carlton web site at www.ritzcarlton.com.

50 Eggs Guest Chef Series at Yardbird with Chef Michael Laukert 5/16/14

50 Eggs Guest Chef Series at Yardbird with Chef Michael Laukert
Friday, 05/16/2014 – 12:00 am –
Guest-Chef-Dinner_Michael-Laukert-05-16-14Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
1600 Lenox Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $75

50 Eggs continues the guest chef series on Friday, May 16 when Yardbird – Southern Table & Bar hosts guest Chef Michael Laukert of Hundred Acre Wine Group, for a one-night-only, midnight dinner collaboration. Laukert, bringing over 25 years of experience, is a chef and specialty food consultant, as well as editor and author of One True Vine: A Journal of Food, Wine, Life.

Chef Laukert and 50 Eggs Culinary Director Clayton Miller will serve a fabulous four-course dinner paired with three of Hundred Acre’s award-winning wines: Layer Cake Chardonnay; Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon and Cherry Tart Pinot Noir. The meal will also feature an exclusive preview of The Duke – a bourbon based on John Wayne’s 40 year-old recipe.

Tickets – priced at $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) – are limited and available for purchase online at www.50eggsinc.com/chefs.

Yardbird is located 1600 Lenox Avenue on Miami Beach. Telephone: (305) 538-5220; www.runchickenrun.com.

Special Mother’s Day Brunch at Serendipity 3 5/11/14

Special Mother’s Day Brunch at Serendipity 3
Sunday, 05/11/2014 – 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Serendipity3-MothersDay-14Serendipity 3 Miami
1102 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Make Mother’s Day unforgettable this year with Serendipity 3 and indulge in the delicious ‘designed for Mom’ Brunch. Dig into this made for you menu with specials such as Breakfast in Bed Burrito, Made With Love French Toast, Omelet This One Slide, Let Them Eat (Pan)Cake, and Drivin’ Me Bananas Waffles.

WHAT: Mother’s Day Brunch at Serendipity 3
WHEN: Sunday, May 11th 2014 11AM-4PM
WHERE: Serendipity 3
1102 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

‘Digital Oculus’ Exhibition Opens at Miami Beach Urban Studios 5/15/14-6/1/14

‘Digital Oculus’ Exhibition Opens at Miami Beach Urban Studios 5/15, through 6/01
Thursday, 05/15/2014 – 05/15/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Untitled-1FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios
420 Lincoln Rd. Suite 440,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The FIU Art + Art History Department presents Digital Oculus at The College of Architecture + The Arts Miami Beach Urban Studios. The exhibition features the work of women artists that take a versatile approach to digital media.
“The term ‘oculus’ historically references a circular opening used in architecture to illuminate interior spaces,” said Jacek J. Kolasinski, curator of Digital Oculus and Chair of the Art + Art History Department. “It was thought to evoke a connection between spiritual and material worlds. In its contemporary context, ‘oculus’ may denote digital devices engaging corporeal and virtual realities.”
On May 15th, a reception will be held for Digital Oculus, with an introduction by Maria Elena González (BFA ’80).The exhibit will remain until 6/1/14.For a listing of artists please see link.
The reception for will take place on May 15th, 2014 at 7 PM-9 PM at the College of Architecture + The Arts Miami Beach Urban Studios: 420 Lincoln Rd. Suite 440, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Free and open to the public. RSVP Ashley Garcia asnigarc@fiu.edu 305.348.4971

Grand Opening of Salvation Tattoo Lounge’s New Location 5/10/14

Grand Opening of Salvation Tattoo Lounge’s New Location
Saturday, 05/10/2014 – 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
6e72d678d2f411e38fdb0002c99b3e94_6Salvation Tattoo Lounge
1132 Normandy Drive,
Normandy, Florida 33141
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Check out Salvation Tattoo Lounge’s new location in Normandy! Come say hello to our talented team, enjoy a live DJ, BBQ, free small tattoos, and enter our raffle for a chance to win a $1,000 tattoo! You don’t want to miss this!

10th Annual South Beach PhotoMarathon 5/18/14

10th Annual South Beach PhotoMarathon
Sunday, 05/18/2014 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
logoSouth Beach
2000 Convention Center Drive,
South Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $40.00

Six hours. Six surprise topics. Six prizes. Don’t miss this exciting event open to all ages and areas of expertise who love photography! Bring your professional DSLR or your iPhone!

Photographs of Friendly Competition for a GOOD cause at Broken Shaker on 5/1/14

Friendly Competition for a GOOD cause at Broken Shaker on Thursday, May 1, 2014.  Friends Fun Wine In A Can™ presented a Mix-ology competition, art and music benefit event.

A Great Cause and a Great Time benefiting Camillus House. ”

Music by Zoel and also an amazing art installation on Style Mafia Collection pieces hosted by Simonett Pereira, and curated by Yess Miakoda and Justin Hamel.

The collection introduces artists: Sabrina Yanguas, Gabriel Gimenez“GG”, Marcos Conde, Ivan Roque, Aquarela Sabol, Yuhmi Collective and Yuzly.

These remarkable works of were auctioned off with the proceeds benefiting Camillus House.  Camillus House mission: “Following the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, the mission of Camillus House is to provide Christian hospitality and respect for life through direct services of food, clothing, shelter, addiction counseling, behavioral health and job training, and health care to the poor and homeless of South Florida. We join in faith to facilitate the unfolding of God’s providential plan in every aspect of our organization. Our readiness to meet the complex needs and concerns of our homeless population identifies us as a mission of hope.”

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Mama Knows Best At Café Prima Pasta 5/11/14

Mama Knows Best At Café Prima Pasta
Sunday, 05/11/2014 – 04:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Café Prima Pasta
414 71st Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Webpage Link
Cost:

We all know Italian mothers have a special way around the kitchen, and Mama Cea of Café Prima Pasta is no exception with her traditional, award-winning cuisine, which for the past 20 years has made celebrities such as Matt Damon, Lenny Kravitz and Dwyane Wade regulars of the family owned and operated restaurant.

Prima will celebrate Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11th) with complimentary “mom-mosas” and new dinner specials added to its al la carte menu including Eggplant Rollatini ($14), sliced eggplant wrapped with ricotta and artisanal cheeses topped with pomodoro sauce; Short Rib Risotto ($14 or $28), braised short ribs over a bed of saffron risotto available as an appetizer or entrée; Lobster, Crab & Shrimp Ceviche ($18), fresh seafood medley marinated in lemon juice; Ravioli Porcini ($21), perfectly puffed pasta pockets stuffed with delicate porcini mushrooms in a creamy truffle sauce; Lobster Fra Diavolo ($38), whole lobster in a spicy marinara sauce served with homemade linguini or the Fish of the Day ($28), fresh catch straight from sea served with fire-grilled vegetables.

EXPANSE: An Exploration of the Uncharted Urban 5/10/14

EXPANSE: An Exploration of the Uncharted Urban
Saturday, 05/10/2014 – 05/31/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
EXPANSE-postcard-frontWilliams McCall Gallery
110 Washington Ave., CU-3,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

EXPANSE: An Exploration of the Uncharted Urban opens at the Williams McCall Gallery South of Fifth featuring emerging artists Bisco Smith, David McCauley, and Claire Kowalewski. Kicking off with an artist reception that is open to the public on Saturday, May 10th at 6 pm, the exhibit will run until May 31st.

Bisco Smith’s work is often described as “refined grime” — a blend of fine art, graphic design, and graffiti deconstruction. David McCauley is a mixed media artist based in Miami, FL. As a paralyzed artist, art has played an important role for David in overcoming tremendous personal challenges. David’s artwork is a wide-ranging collection of mosaics, design, symmetry, typography, and photography. Claire Kowalewski is a high-distinction Caldwell Scholar at the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Kowalewski’s current work plays with traditional and city lifestyles that capture the viewers eye with vivid color and unfamiliar locale.

Cinco de Clevo 5/5/14

Cinco de Clevo
Monday, 05/05/2014 – 05/06/2014 11:00 am – 05:00 am
2014Cinco-MonClevelander Hotel & Pool-Patio
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

3rd Annual Cinco de Cleve-O: May 5th

¡Olé! Come be a part of Cinco de Mayo at BOTH Clevelander South Beach and at Marlins Park where it will be all about tacos, tequila and sombreros!

Celebrate one of the biggest holidays in Miami with specials that can’t be beat: $5 shots of 1800 Tequila and Margaritas, $25 buckets of Corona, and $30 45 oz. Mega Margaritas with two Coronas!

As always, Clevelander will bring you live sexy fun entertainment all day and night!

Fight Night 5/3/14

Fight Night
Sunday, 05/03/2014 – 06:00 pm – 01:00 am
LR-Mayweather-MaidanaClevelander Hotel & Pool-Patio
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free before 9pm

Boxing Fight Night are always BIG at Clevelander.
We had huge turn out for the Pacquiao vs Bradley fight.

Next up: Mayweather vs Maidana on May 3rd live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas!

Reserve your table now by e-mailing bottleservice@clevelander.com for more information!

XIV Neon Beach Sessions at Hyde Beach 5/4/14

XIV Neon Beach Sessions at Hyde Beach
Sunday, 05/04/2014 – 05/04/2014 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
xiv_050414620x620Hyde Beach
1701 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

XIV Neon Beach Sessions
Summertime Sounds by Julian Ingrosso, Damaged Goods and Los de La Vega
*Sunday, May 4th*
12pm till Dusk

Kick-off summer with Miami’s wildest day to night party. Rarely does a day party come along that is worthy of staying in the night before, but sbe’s infamous XIV Sessions Miami is back on Sunday, May 4th, 2014 and might just be the perfect excuse to spend your Saturday night resting up and prepping instead of partying. This month’s Neon Beach edition will feature XIV Sessions’ signature over-the-top production with Hyde’s sexiest servers dressed in bright costumes and delivering libations amongst oversized beach balls, floats and oversized sunglasses. DJs Julian Ingrosso, Damaged Goods and Los de La Vega will keep the party going all day long. Until Friday, May 2nd, guests can also enter for a chance to win a special “Spray Package & $75.00 Food Credit” sweepstakes at www.hydebeach.com/xivpackage. For more information, visit http://hydebeach.com/event.cfm?cart&id=118457.

Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch at the National Hotel Miami Beach 5/11/14

Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch at the National Hotel Miami Beach
Sunday, 05/11/2014 – 05/11/2014 11:00 am – 03:00 am
National Hotel InteriorsMother’s Day Jazz Brunch at the National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $55

What: A classic Mother’s Day Brunch with a touch of sizzle – featuring gourmet buffet, unlimited Mimosas, Bellinis, Bloody Marys and Sangria, live Jazz music and a special Moet & Chandon Champagne gift for Moms.

Located in the visually stunning Tamara Bistro, seamlessly integrating indoors and outdoors, the Jazz Brunch at the National is a great way for moms to lounge away their day.

Pricing:
Buffet – $55 Adults / Children under 12 – $25
Unlimited Mimosas, Bellinis, Bloody Marys, Sangria – Additional $25

To view brunch menu:
Visit the National’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/NationalHotel

Follow the National on Twitter and Instagram: @NationalMiami

Friendly Competition for a GOOD cause 5/1/14

Friendly Competition for a GOOD cause
Thursday, 05/01/2014 – 05/01/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Event Flyer Final2Broken Shaker
2727 indian creek drive,
2727 indian creek drive, Florida 33140
Facebook Link
Cost: free

BROKEN SHAKER AT FREEHAND MIAMI

Thursday, May 1st
from 7pm – 9pm

Friends Fun Wine In A Canâ„¢ To Present A Mix-ology Competition, Art And Music Benefit Event

A Great Cause and a Great Time!!

This event will also benefit the homeless
community of South Florida – Camillus House! Come one, come all,

The night will bring to you Friends Fun sampling with Mixologists on hand, who will compete to
be “The Official Friends Fun Wine Mixologist” using refreshing alternative wine cocktail mixes while
supporting a cause.

Enjoy music by Zoel while sipping Friends Fun Wine In A Canâ„¢,

Also take in an amazing art installation on Style Mafia Collection pieces hosted by Simonett Pereira, and curated by Yess Miakoda and Justin Hamel.

The collection introduces artists;
Sabrina Yanguas,
Gabriel Gimenez“GG”
Marcos Conde
Ivan Roque
Aquarela Sabol
Yuhmi
Yuzly.

These remarkable works of will be auctioned off with the proceeds benefiting Camillus House, an
organization that provides services to aid the poor and homeless of South Florida.

Mark your calendars, and plan to enjoy an eclectic evening and atmosphere while supporting such an
important cause.

Real Housewife of Miami, Marysol Patton, is sharing the fun and bringing
friends together to sip Friends Fun Wine In A Canâ„¢.
Last month, Friends Beverage Group announced the Miami-native and reality TV star as their celebrity
ambassador for their wine drink, Friends Fun Wine®. “I’m excited to represent this amazing new brand,”
said Marysol Patton, brand spokesperson, who also has an interest in the company. “It’s a fun product
that fits my active, on-the-go-lifestyle! Friends Fun Wine has delicious flavors that I can’t wait to share
with my family, friends and fans!”

Following the announcement, her friends joined the fun! Real Housewife of Miami, Adriana De
Moura tweeted from RikRak salon as she was sipping Friends Fun Wine In A Canâ„¢ while getting ready
for an event, while Mercedes “MJ” Javid and Reza Farahan of Shahs of Sunset (the American reality
television series on Bravo) were drinking Friends Fun Wine as they were going boating

Photographs of La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup X on 4/27/14

La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup X on Sunday, April 27, 2014.

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The 2014 La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup X, the world’s largest and most prestigious Beach Polo competition, culminated on Sunday, April 27th with an exciting men’s final that marked the tournament’s Ten Year Anniversary, a decade of world class cavalry and social fun in the sun.

Thursday, April 24th opened with a series of hard fought matches during the competition’s first day of the La Martina South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI, as female teams battled it out to claim the prestigious title.

The eight teams of women, consisting of players from all over the world, competed in two divisions of play for the sixth consecutive year with the team from La Martina (Scarlet Davenport, Maggie McNamara and Laura Willson) taking top honors in Division One with a 2-1 win over the Eden Roc/Cheeki team (Kaila Doud, Slaney O’Hanlon and Lynn O’Connor). Doud was named MVP while Laura Willson’s “Little Joe” received Best Playing Pony honors.

FontaineBleau Aviation (Lynda Mariano, Sabina Barnett and Kerstie Allen) won Division Two in convincing fashion, in a 7-1 defeat of the Jet Blue team (Coco Smith, Bobette Martin and Leah Masters). Kerstie Allen scored all seven goals for FontaineBleau Aviation to earn MVP honors in her division, with her horse “Kai” taking Best Playing Pony honors.

The opening match of the tenth annual La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup men’s competition on Friday, April 26th saw a parity in the 2:00pm match with The Raleigh team representing Pakistan beating the La Martina team, representing Argentina, in the final seconds, 11-10. Heightening the excitement on the day, the 3:00pm match up had the Yellow Cab team, representing Russia, defeating the talented Metropolitan by COMO team, representing USA, in a triple overtime shoot out, resulting in a 7-6 score. In the final game of the day, the Merchant Hub team, representing Brazil, saw Luis Escobar scoring nine goals, including a pair of 2-pointers, for a 10-8 victory over the Eden Roc/La Herradura team, representing Mexico.

Some fast paced action on the sands of Miami Beach on Saturday set the scene for Sunday’s finals of the 2015 La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup with the team from The Raleigh Hotel, representing Pakistan (2-0), and the team from Yellow Cab, representing Russia (2-0) making their way to the finals of the competition’s 10 Year Anniversary.

Pakistan (Bash Kazi, Juan Monteverde and Brandon Phillips) opened Saturday’s action with an 8-7 win over a plucky Metropolitan by COMO team, representing USA (Lance Vetter, Guille Usandizaga and John Gobin), winning their second match in two days and securing a place in the finals. In the day’s second game, the team from Yellow Cab, representing Russia (Tyler Garber, Tavi Usandizaga and Sebastian Merlos) spanked the Eden Roc team, representing Mexico 13-8. It was Russia’s second win that paved the way for their appearance in Sunday’s title game.

The La Martina team, representing Argentina (MZ. Kazi, David Tafuri, Carlitas Gracida and Tommy Biddle) upset the team from Merchant Hub, representing Brazil (Tommy Kato, Pelan Escapite and Luis Escobar) run for the title by holding on for a 7-6 win in the final seconds of play.

Fifty-two chukkers of Polo on the beach ended with a flourish on Sunday afternoon as the Yellow Cab team representing Russia (Tyler Garber, Tavi Usandizaga and Sebastian Merlos) scooped an impressive 12-5 win over The Raleigh team representing Pakistan (Bash Kazi, Juan Monteverde and Brandon Phillips) in the final of the 2014 La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup. MVP Sebastian Merlos set the pace for Russia’s Yellow Cab with nine goals, including a two-pointer from one end of the arena, to lead all scoring.

Earlier in the day, the Merchant Hub team, representing Brazil (Tommy Kato, Pelon Escapite and Luis Escobar) won the Carl Fisher International Challenge Cup in an 8-5 win over the La Martina team, representing Argentina (MZ. Kazi, David Tafuri, Carlitos Gracida and Tommy Biddle). Pelon Escapite took MVP honors with teammate Luis Escobar’s “Geevo” being named Best Playing Pony. During the opening match of the day, the Metropolitan by COMO team, representing USA (Lance Vetter, Guille Usandizaga and John Gobin) registered a 9-6 win over the Eden Roc team, representing Mexico (Jason Crowder, Mariano Gracida and Weston Gracida) in the final of the Fleischman Memorial Cup.

“This year’s La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup was a spectacular success,” said Bruce Orosz, president and co-founder of The Polo Life, LLC. “We wanted to make our Ten Year Anniversary extremely special and our largest attendance to-date made the occasion the most memorable celebration and truly shows how the competition has become one of the most popular annual events in South Florida. The Miami Beach Polo World Cup sets the international stage for our first overseas tournament in China this July. We’d like to thank all of our sponsors, patrons and supporters for helping us reach this year’s wonderful milestone.”

Attendees at this year’s La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup experienced the annual series of VIP events that took place each night and in to the early hours. Specialty cocktails courtesy of Perfect Vodka were served as players, patrons and sponsor representatives mingled at the Metropolitan by COMO, Baoli, Adore nightclub and SLS Hotel South Beach, as part of a very active after-hours social schedule. During the day on Saturday, La Martina showcased its latest lines of contemporary styles during an elegantly produced fashion show in the VIP tent. On Sunday, Lou La Vie presented Auto Art Miami, a curated installation of 50 of the world’s most significant automobiles, valued at over $100 million and installed throughout Collins Park for art lovers, enthusiasts and design aficionados to enjoy before, during and after the tournament’s match play.

The traditional post-event awards ceremony was held at the end of each tournament to celebrate the winning teams from both competitions, during which Robert Kiger, owner of Elegante Polo, presented the trophy to the women’s champions and Adrian Simonetti, president of La Martina, did the honors for the men’s.

This year’s La Martina South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI and La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup X was sponsored by La Martina, Lou La Vie (Auto Art Miami), Mecum Yacht Auctions, Perfect Vodka and A&E, with support from the GMCVB and Miami Beach VCA.

More than 10,000 people attended this year’s La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup over the four days, and the tournament featured the world’s top professional polo players from as far as Russia, Switzerland and Malaysia, as well as the very best from South America.

Each year, the Miami Beach Polo World Cup is produced by the event’s founding organizations, The Polo Life, LLC and ACT Productions, based in Miami Beach, owned by President and CEO, Bruce Orosz. For more information, visit www.miamipolo.com or www.thepololife.com

Flight: Aloft in the Everglades Opening Reception 5/7/14

Flight: Aloft in the Everglades Opening Reception
flightWednesday, May 7 from 7- 10 p.m.
ArtCenter’s Richard Shack Gallery
800 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

Wendy Call | Lisa Elmaleh | Naomi Fisher | Gustavo Matamoros | Adam Nadel | Trong Nguyen | Rebecca Reeve | Nathaniel Sandler | Susan Silas

Join us for the opening reception of Flight in partnership with AIRIE.

Flight is an exhibition, curated by Deborah Mitchell, that presents new work by artists who participated in the AIRIE residency at Everglades National Park. The artists in the exhibition each spent a month living and working in the park, immersed in the ecological and cultural concerns of the River of Grass. Their works explore many facets of our cultural experience of nature in this World Heritage Site. In Flight, the Everglades are considered through aerial views of suburban encroachment, birds taking wing, the ethereal nature of wind, and even the stark contrast of nuclear missiles housed deep in the wilderness.

Photographs of GMCVB Partnership Mixer at Lucky Strike on 4/23/14

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Partnership Mixer at Lucky Strike on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

“The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is a private, not-for-profit sales and marketing organization. It is a private-public partnership with more than 1,000 private business members and four local governments: Miami-Dade, City of Miami Beach, City of Miami and the Village of Bal Harbour.”

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FLa-Fra Presents Cédric Andrieux 4/26/14

FLa-Fra Presents Cédric Andrieux
Saturday, 04/26/2014 – 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
CEDRICrevColony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Tickets: $20-50

Renowned contemporary dancer Cédric Andrieux trained in France then spent years with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company before returning to France to join the Lyon Opera Ballet. He will perform identical concerts on April 25 and 26 at the Colony Theatre. Cédric Andrieux is a solo set on Andrieux by leading French choreographer Jérôme Bel. This work, created in 2009 for the Paris Opera Ballet, has since been performed throughout the world. In this solo, danced and narrated by Andrieux, the French-born dancer traces the arc of his development in and out of the studio and on and off the stage. His story begins with his early training as a contemporary dancer, then moves on to his time at a prestigious conservatory in Paris and continues through his professional life as a performer with the company and Lyon Opera Ballet. His droll narrative is punctuated with danced illustrations that include excerpts from milestone dance works, by Cunningham and Trisha Brown, as well as a humorous look at Cunningham’s rigorous daily class. Clever, humorous and touching, Cédric Andrieux offers incredible insight into the world of a performer who has lived the history of contemporary dance.

Locust ProjectsAnnual Spring Fling Fundraiser: La Dolce Vita 4/26/14

Locust ProjectsAnnual Spring Fling Fundraiser: La Dolce Vita
Spring Fling 2013Saturday, April 26, 7-10pm
1111 Lincoln Road parking garage, 7th floor
Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Cost: Ticket (per person) $150/ $125Locust Projects Members
Purchase tickets Online

In Miami, we know how to enjoy the good life—great weather, gorgeous beaches, and wonderful friends. Locust Projects will celebratethe good life at its 2014 Spring Fling: La Dolce Vita, on April 26 at the critically acclaimed Herzog & De Meuron designed 1111 Building on Lincoln Road.Locust Projects’ Spring Fling has become a highlight of the Miami social calendar, bringing art lovers together for a unique evening featuring art, delicious food, drinks, music –and LocustProjects’ first-ever silent auction of fine wines, led by Eric Larkee, Wine Director of the Genuine Hospitality Group.

A host committee including power-house names like Debra &Dennis Scholl, The Related Group, Art Basel Miami Beach, Leni Sender, Craig Robins, John Speers, Greenberg Traurig LLP, and Holland &Knight LLP teamed up for the planning of this signature event, which consistently attracts a diverse and enthusiastic group of South Florida’s top collectors, enthusiasts, artists, and hipsters.

In signature Locust Projects fashion, Spring Flingattendees will have all of their senses tickled as they are treated to delectable treats from Michael Schwartz’sDesign District brainchild, Harry’s Pizzeria, Miami Beach’s Shake Shack, Baires Gril, Machialina, MC Kitchen, The Federal, and Misha’s Cupcakesto name a few. The Silent Luxury Auction will include a Neiman Marcus shopping spree; gift certificates to restaurants; handbags by Tod’s and Ralph Lauren; experiences at the Miami City Ballet and the Perez Art Museum Miami,and much more! Guests can also dance to musicfrom DJ Le Spamand marvel at the views.

But the highlight of the evening is Locust Projects’ blockbuster Silent Art Auction featuring hand-picked and internationallyrenowned artists such as Daniel Arsham, Justin Beal, Evan Nesbit, Judith Eisler, Ruby Sky Stiler, Sean Duffy, and Anthony Pearson among others.

As a hallmark that makes Locust Projects stand out from other art venues, Locust Projects embraces cutting-edge exhibitions and innovative installations. “We are celebrating more than 15 yearsof providing local, national and internationally based contemporary visual artists the freedom to experiment with new ideas and methods without the limitations of conventional exhibition spaces. Community support has always been vital to Locust Projects’ success and the Spring Fling is one of Locust Projects’ most important sources of revenue for the year” says Locust Projects Executive Director, Chana Sheldon. The proceeds from this event provide essential funding for exhibitions and programming.

Locust Projects is a not for profit exhibition space dedicated to providing contemporary visual artists the freedom to experiment with new ideas without the pressures of gallery sales or limitations of conventional exhibition spaces. Local, national and international artists are encouraged to create site-specific installations as an extension of their representative work. Locust Projects supports the local community through educational initiatives and programming that are free to the public. www.locustprojects.org

Boize Noize at Mansion 4/26/14

Boize Noize at Mansion! No cover on Rick C’s list
Sunday, 04/26/2014 – 11:00 pm –
375705bc-a7cd-46f1-85c1-e07c99179005FIFTY at the Viceroy Hotel
485 Brickell Avenue,
MIAMI, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

Boize Noize at Mansion…This Saturday 4/26. To sign up for Rick C’s VIP list or to book a table reservations Text “Mansion” to 786 273 7401

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W South Beach SpeakerBox Concert Series Debut with Cat Shell 5/1/14

W South Beach SpeakerBox Concert Series Debut with Cat Shell
Sunday, 05/01/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
W South Beach Living Room Bar
2201 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

W South Beach Hotel & Residences, in partnership with Vision Compere’s creative house, VISION, is launching the W SpeakerBox concert series, a live music program that will feature performances by celebrated artists from a variety of international genres. Each concert will also signal the debut of a signature artisanal libation created by Living Room’s talented cocktail gurus and inspired by the evening’s musical styling. Taking a cue from soulful crooner Cat Shell, the first performer in the series, the Living Room mixologists will present The LOCAL, a specialty mix of Lust vodka, peach puree, crème de peche, fresh lime juice and tarragon in a double rocks class.

Stand Up Comedy in the House 4/23/14

Stand Up Comedy in the House
Wednesday, 04/23/2014 – 04/23/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stand-up-comedyBurger and Bear South Beach
1766 Bay Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Come join us for a night of laughs. It’s the funniest event of the year and it’s at Burger and Beer. Enjoy stand up comedy shows from John Wynn and Dan DeCottis and laugh your face off!

Free Draft Beer 4/23/14

Free Draft Beer
Wednesday, 04/23/2014 – 04/30/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
FINAL1Burger and Bear South Beach
1766 Bay Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Only for the month of April come to b&b SOBE, show you waiter you follow Burger and Beer on social media and receive a FREE DRAFT BEER!!…
So, start following us right now:

Fb: Burger and beer Joint https://www.facebook.com/bnbsobe

Tw: @BnBSoBe https://twitter.com/BnBSoBe

Photographs of Soul Of Miami presents River Of Art #13 Showcase and Networker at Burger & Beer Joint on 4/22/14

Life Is Art presents River Of Art #12 Showcase and Networker at Burger & Beer Joint on Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

Featured Artists: Mauricio Madrid-Estudiomau, Kandayia Ali and Stefanie Caro  

Featured Charity:Motivational Edge

 Music Curation: DJ Hank Justice

Supported by Sweat Records – Fabulous Miami – Tony Major Events – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – Soul Of Miami

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Burger & Beer Joint’s Karaoke Night 4/9/14

Burger & Beer Joint’s Karaoke Night
Wednesday, 04/09/2014 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
FINALBurger and Beer Joint
1766 Bay Rd.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost:

The Burger and Beer Joint’s Karaoke + Comedy Spectacular!

Starting April 9th and continuing every Wednesday…

Hosted by Shelley Novak, comedian Chewie Cardozo & celebrity karaoke Dj Miik Martorell
Wild Guest Stars every week!

Every Wednesday from 9 pm to 12 am enjoy:
$3 draft beers
$3 house wines
$4.50 house cocktails

Slow Food Miami Snail of Approval Tasting Party 4/25/14

Slow Food Miami – ‘Snail of Approval’ Tasting Party
Friday, 04/25/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: Main event $85; VIP $165

Slow Food Miami, the local 100% volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to “planting a fresher future for our children,” will hold its 3rd Annual “Snail of Approval” Tasting Party on Friday, April 25th from 7 to 10 p.m., at The Raleigh Hotel. Join Ambassador for the Evening, James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz for what has become Miami’s “Freshest Night Out.” Guests will savor exclusive bites from Miami’s farm-to-table best, hand-crafted cocktails courtesy of 2012 Snail of Approval Award Winner GREY GOOSE Vodka, specialty wines provided by Stellar Wines, Michael’s Genuine Home Brew courtesy of Royal Caribbean International and its new Michael’s Genuine Pub, non-alcoholic refreshments from Whole Foods Market – South Beach, and the iconic Miami Beach setting of The Raleigh Hotel’s fabulous poolside venue. Main event tickets ($85) and limited VIP tickets ($165) can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com. Event proceeds will benefit Slow Food Miami’s Edible Garden Program.

The main event Tasting Party will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. poolside at The Raleigh. The VIP After-Party featuring 2014-15 nominees The Bazaar by José Andrés & Katsuya along with live entertainment from a Grammy-winning pianist, will take place from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.

Photographs of ArtCenter South Florida’s winningART pARTy on 4/18/14

ArtCenter South Florida winningART pARTy on Friday, April 18, 2014.  What a wonderful fundraister for the ArtCenter so many wonderful artist. We  enjoy live entertainment with DJ Mauricio Parra,Matthew Evan Taylor and Velasquez! Also a fabulous silent auction from Royal Caribbean International, Lord Balfour South Beach, Vidal Sassoon, Van Michael Miami Salon, Baumann Cosmetic and Research Institute, Shake Shack – Official Page,Ferllen Winery, Nespresso and much more! Delicious hors d’oeuvres served from Café at Books & Books, Spris,Baires Grill and Tio Gazpacho, for dessert enjoy mini cupcakes from Stella’s Sweet Shoppe and Simply Sharons cookies! Also, wonderful cocktails by Miami Club Rum & Perrier 

Art Center/South Floridas Mission: “The mission of ArtCenter/South Florida is to support artists and advance the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture in South Florida. ArtCenter creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation, and encourages the exchange of ideas across cultures through residencies, exhibitions, public programs, education and outreach.”

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Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce event at SeaLevel Miami Beach 5/7/14

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Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Event
multichambermayWednesday, May 7th 2014, 6:00Pm to 9:00Pm
Sea Level @ Clinton Hotel
821 Washington Ave.
 Miami Beach FL, 33139

Members $10 in advance and $20 at the door cash only Non-members $15 in advance and $25 at the door, cash only
www.multichamberevents.com
RSVP to rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Monday, May 5th 2014
Valet Parking: $10 and Street parking
Dress Code: Business Attire

The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haití, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, along with Brickell Rotary Club, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking event.

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun!

La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup Ten Year Anniversary 4/23/14-4/27/14

La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup Celebrates Its Ten Year Anniversary
MiamiBeachPoloModelsApril 24 – 27, 2014
Miami Beach, FL

General admission to both competitions and adjacent retail village is free, and concessions will be available to purchase.
Limited VIP tickets: allows entrance to the shaded Grandstand, where complimentary food and beverages are served.
VIP Tickets: $100 for Thursday, April 24th, $130 for Friday, April 25th and $150 for Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th.
Children 12 to 20 years old pay half the adult ticket price and children younger than 12 years-old receive free admission.
Three-day VIP pass: $375
Four-day VIP pass: $450
www.miamipolo.com
www.thepololife.com

La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup X 2014 Event Schedule (subject to change)
Friday, April 18, 2014
7:00pm-9:00pm: La Martina In-store Polo Cocktail Party at La Martina Boutique, Aventura Mall

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
7:00pm-9:00pm: South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI Women’s Welcome Reception and Kick-off (Invitation only at the Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach hotel)
9:00pm-11:00pm: Women’s Polo Cocktail Soiree at Fung Ku at The Catalina Hotel (invite only)

Thursday, April 24, 2014
10:30am: Doors open, National Anthem, South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI
11:00am: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Media Reception, Miami Beach Polo VIP Tent (media credentials collection)
11:00am-5:00pm: South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI Match Play
5:00pm-5:30pm: South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI Award Ceremony
7:30pm-11:00pm: Player Unveiling & Kick-Off Party presented by Mecum Yacht Auctions (At Watson Island, Island Gardens Sales Center. Future Home Of The Mega Yacht Harbour)

Friday, April 25, 2014
1:00pm: Doors open, National Anthem
2:00pm-5:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Match Play
6:30pm-8:30pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X private event (E! Entertainment)
8:30pm-11:00pm: Player Party and MVP Trophy Dedication to Carlos Gracida, Baoli

Saturday, April 26, 2014
12:00pm-1:00pm: Battle of the Networks (Media only)
1:00pm: Doors Open, National Anthem
2:00pm-5:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Match Play
6:00pm-7:30pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Art Showcase (Location TBD)
7:30pm -9:30pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Evening Event, Villa Azu (invitation only)
9:00pm-12:00am: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Private Event (TBA)

Sunday, April 27, 2014
10:00am -1:00pm: Michelle Bernstein’s Polo Brunch on the Beach (tickets priced at $225-350 available at miamipolo.com)
11:00am-5:00pm: Auto Art Miami Presented by Lou La Vie (Collins Park & Bass Museum)
1:00pm: Doors open, National Anthem 2:00pm-5:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Final Play-offs
6:30pm-7:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup Trophy Ceremony
7:30pm-9:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X and Auto Art Miami Closing Party hosted by Mecum Yacht Auctions, Miami Beach Marina, 300 Alton Road (invitation only)

The Polo Life, LLC presents the tenth annual La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup, the world’s largest and most prestigious Beach Polo competition, taking place from April 24th to April 27th, 2014 between 20th and 22nd streets on the sands of South Beach, Florida, with the support of The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority. This year marks the tournament’s coveted Ten Year Anniversary for the production of the sport’s premium event by The Polo Life, based in South Florida. General Admission and VIP tickets are now on sale at www.miamipolo.com with a dedicated Miami Beach Polo World Cup Travel Package available at the newly opened Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach – one of the tournament’s Official hotel partners.

The four-day, globally renowned weekend event, considered the most unique of its kind, features leading polo players from around the world competing in two tournaments for both men and women. The La Martina South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI takes place on Thursday, April 24th, featuring eight women’s teams in a one-day series of round-robin championship matches. Last year’s winning team will not be back to defend their title as 2013 champions, leaving the door open for a number of top-rated challengers that include Maggie McNamara, Tara Lordi, Cristina Hosmer, Laura Willson and Tannis Marley’s entry from Kentucky that includes Cary Campbell and Posey Obrecht , among others. La Martina, Eden Roc,
FontaineBleau Aviation and E! Entertainment will all be Women’s Polo Cup team sponsors.

The La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup X – a three-day men’s tournament celebrating its tenth year, starts on Friday, April 25th through Sunday, April 27th. Six teams will include some of the world’s top-ranked players, including Beach Polo’s only 10-goaler, Matias Magrini, three time MVP John Gobin, Luis Escobar, Brandon Phillips, Juan Monteverde, Carlitos Gracida, Gringo Colombres and Guille Usandizaga. La Martina, Metropolitan by COMO, The Raleigh, Comcast, Yellow Cab and Tommy Kato’s Merchant Hub will also sponsor competing men’s teams.

“This year’s La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup is our most prestigious to-date,” says Bruce Orosz, president and co-founder of The Polo Life. “2014 is the culmination of an entire decade of bringing the nation’s first ever professional Beach Polo tournament to South Florida. Thanks to the City of Miami Beach and everyone involved, we have made Miami Beach Polo World Cup one of the most popular annual events on region’s social and sporting calendars. The competition has also become a highly sought after exhibition event by some of today’s top Polo players from around the world. We are also one step closer to announcing our international expansion of The Polo Life in to a far eastern territory, which we are very excited to reveal. We thank all of our patrons, sponsors and supporters with helping to make the last ten year’s such a success.”

The traditional post-event awards ceremony will be held at the end of each tournament to commemorate both women’s and men’s competition winners, during which sponsor representatives will present trophies to the men’s and women’s World Cup finalists. Invited attendees at this year’s La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup will once again experience the annual series of nightly VIP events that form an essential part of the four-day festivities. The annual fashion show by La Martina in the VIP tent on Saturday afternoon will be one highlight of the weekend in-between the grueling match play, in addition to a Sunday Morning “Brunch on the Beach” by celebrity chef, Michelle Bernstein, also in the VIP tent.

“We are delighted to announce our continued support of this year’s Miami Beach Polo World Cup event as Title Sponsor and official supplier,” says Mr. Adrian Simonetti, President and CEO of La Martina America. “For us, Polo is a passion, a lifestyle choice and an historic sport with a unique culture. We support every class and level of Polo around the world whether it be on grass, snow or sand and have made a strong commitment for producing the very best technical equipment and performance-driven gears for Polo players. This desire for excellence is what we call ‘La Martina’s Commitment,’ and we are proud to continue our long-standing association with the Miami Beach Polo World Cup during its acclaimed ten year anniversary celebration and as the event’s founding partner.”

Lou La Vie will present Auto Art Miami, a curated installation of the world’s most significant automobiles, on Sunday, April 27th, between 11:00am and 5:00pm. Around 50 automobiles valued at over $100 million will be installed throughout Collins Park for art lovers, enthusiasts and design aficionados to enjoy before, during and after the tournament’s match play. Auto Art Miami Invites connoisseurs and collectors to display their privately owned automobiles from around the world in an ‘art meets design’ installation. The installation honors designers such as Ken Okuyama (Ferrari Enzo) Nuccio Bertone (Lamborghini Miura) and the Pininfarina family. Their automotive designs revolutionized the automobile and most importantly, art and design culture. Auto Art Miami will be one of the most significant art and design installations of its kind.

As part of the daily on-site consumer experience, attendees will also be able to browse and purchase dozens of luxury brands within the event’s retail village, including the latest from La Martina, Dragonfly Boatworks, Dressage Collection, Artesano, MissNYET and Buccellati. Complimentary food and beverages on-site in the VIP tent will be provided by 15 Steps, Fogo de Chao, Red The Steakhouse and Trapiche Wines, among others. Perfect Vodka is the event’s official vodka and will be serving cocktails in the VIP tent throughout the four days.

More than 10,000 people attend the Miami Beach Polo World Cup over four days each year and the tournament attracts professional polo players from as far as Russia, Switzerland and Malaysia, as well as the very best from South America.

This year’s La Martina South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI and La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup X is brought to you by La Martina, Lou La Vie (Auto Art Miami), Mecum Yacht Auctions, Perfect Vodka and A&E. Each year, Miami Beach Polo World Cup is produced by the event’s founding organization, ACT Productions, based in Miami Beach, owned by President and CEO, Bruce Orosz.

Miami Dance Festival Presents: Festival Film Night screening of Fame 5/7/14

Miami Dance Festival Presents: Festival Film Night screening of Fame
Wednesday, 05/07/2014 – 06:00 pm –
Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: General Admission $12, Students & Seniors $10, Cinematheque Members and Miami Dance Festival Contributors $9

Fame, starring Debbie Allen, tells the story of young performers studying at New York’s High School of the Performing Arts. Students from Miami’s own Fame school, New World School of the Arts, will be on hand to talk about their experiences and aspirations.

Vapor Zone celebrates grand opening of South Beach location 4/24/14

Vapor Zone celebrates grand opening of South Beach location
Sunday, 04/24/2014 – 04/24/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
VaporZone_InviteVapor Zone
1430 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Vapor Zone, a leader in the industry of electronic cigarettes, will host its grand opening party for the brands eighth storefront. On Thursday, April 24th, 2014 vapers and guests are invited to join the Vapor Zone team in celebrating its south beach location. From 7 to 9PM guests will enjoy light bites, drinks, and vape-and-vibe to the sounds of Miami’s own DJ ESS and EMM.

Where to Brunch this Easter Sunday: Serendipity 3 Specials 4/20/14

Where to Brunch this Easter Sunday: Serendipity 3 Specials
Sunday, 04/20/2014 – 07:00 am – 09:00 pm
serendipity-EasterSerendipity 3 Miami
1102 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Sip on Serendipity 3’s Bunny Cottontail this Easter Sunday, which includes Whipped vodka, Godiva white chocolate liqeur, creme de cocoa, grendandine and garnished with jelly beens and an Easter Peep classic. For the family to share, dive into this limited time Egg Hunt Sundae which is created with Pistaschio strawberry and vanilla ice cream combined with Marshmellow sauce covered in jordan almonds, and robin eggs.

Babalu Miami Hosts a Fragrance Pre-Launch Party for Arquiste’s Newest Scent, Architects Club with Special Appearance by Carlos Huber 5/3/14

Babalu Miami Hosts a Fragrance Pre-Launch Party for Arquiste’s Newest Scent, “Architects Club” with Special Appearance by Carlos Huber
Saturday, 05/03/2014 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Babalu-Lincoln-Rd_02Babalu Miami
1111 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Babalu Miami will host a party to pre-launch Arquiste’s newest fragrance “Architects Club” on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. There will be a personal appearance by celebrity perfumier Carlos Huber, creator of the famed Arquiste brand. Just in time for Mother’s Day, guests will experience a fun-filled afternoon with a cocktail inspired by the fragrance notes in the new scent. The afternoon will also feature music and a very special gift-with-purchase comprising of a custom Arquiste 7.5 ml refillable atomizer. The refillable atomizer has a unique technology that allows you to refill them without opening the bottle and can be used as a purser or travel spray. Gifts with purchase are in limited quantity so please arrive early to ensure you receive yours. To RSVP for the event please email hello@ilovebabalu.com.

VaporZone South Beach Opening 4/24/14

VaporZone South Beach Opening
Thursday, 04/24/2014 – 04/24/2014 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
vaporzonesouthVaporZone eCigarettes
1430 Washinton Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

On Thursday April 24th, Vapor Zone will be having their South Beach Opening. From 6:30pm to 8:30pm you will be able to enjoy cocktails and bites with custom blended sounds by ESS & EMM. The address is 1430 Washington Ave Miami Beach, Fl 33139. Hope to see you there!!!

Photographs of Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade on 4/13/14

Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade on Sunday, April 13, 2014.  What an awesome day, so much fun, so many awesome people, we should do this more often.

Miami Beach Gay Pride is an extraordinary two-day event that features a Beach Party and a Festival & Parade with more than 125 LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, exciting celebrities, musical performances, refreshments, food and a family-friendly play area.”

Miami Beach Gay Pride Mission: “Miami Beach Gay Pride brings together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends, allies, and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBT community. Established by former Miami Beach Mayor, Matti Bower, as an initiative of the Miami Beach Gay Business Development Council, Miami Beach Gay Pride is a not-for-profit organization that produces free, safe, quality mass-appeal events that are open to all, and that include the Parade, Festival, Expo, and adjunct, officially sanctioned Miami Beach Gay Pride events.”

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François Truffaut’s 400 Blows at the SoundScape Wall 4/17/14

François Truffaut’s 400 Blows at the SoundScape Wall
Thursday, 04/17/2014 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
SoundScape
Washington Ave. at 7th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

François Truffaut’s 400 Blows, presented within “Early Truffaut: The Nouvelle Vague Classics” in partnership with “Films on the Beach,” presented by the French Embassy Cultural Services, the City of Miami Beach Arts in the Parks, the Miami Beach Cinematheque and Tigertail.

Taurus Party At Moreno’s Cuba 4/26/14

Taurus Party At Moreno’s Cuba
Saturday, 04/26/2014 – 04/26/2014 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
morenos_tpartyMoreno’s Cuba at The Riviera South Beach Hotel
318 20th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Come celebrate being an independent, generous yet sometimes stubborn Taurus at our celebration of this Toro-iffic zodiac sign at Moreno’s Cuba!!

We are honoring Taurus’s this night…but all zodiac signs are of course more than welcome!!

-Music by Gordon & Smurflo

-Projecting on the whitewall: Scarface starring the amazing Taurus’s Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino!

-$5 El Toro Cocktails & Passed Appetizers

Please RSVP to: Leandersonj2@gmail.com

Enrique Flores-Galbis Exhibit at Williams McCall Gallery 4/19/14

Enrique Flores-Galbis Exhibit at Williams McCall Gallery
Saturday, 04/19/2014 – 05/06/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Flores-Galbis_frontWilliams McCall Gallery
110 Washington Ave., CU-3,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Enrique Flores-Galbis shows his latest series titled “Dreaming Havana: The Collision of Memory and Fact” at the Williams McCall Gallery South of Fifth. Kicking off with an artist reception that is open to the public on Saturday, April19th at 6 pm, the exhibit will run until May 6th. KOBRAND Fine Wine and Spirits is sponsoring the event and will debut a specialty drink from its new Coco line of Alizee.

Enrique Flores-Galbis is a landscape and portrait painter. Born in Havana, Cuba, he left in 1961 with Operation Pedro Pan, arriving alone in South Florida at the age of 9. Also a novelist, his award-winning book 90 Miles to Havana was based on the events that led to his departure and the life he encountered in the U.S.

Flores-Galbis explains, “This ongoing series of paintings began before the first return to my birthplace, my magnetic center, the island of Cuba. The first images, painted from memories, were tinged by the longings and emotions that this landscape evokes in the heart of an exile. After that first visit I started painting urban themes where the collision of memory and fact is the most violent. The bare buildings of Havana, bitten by the salt and wind have the look of paper-thin, brittle honeycombs. The clanging approach of an old Ford retrofit with a sputtering Fiat engine is unsettling but another worthy subject to paint if you want to address the intersection of nostalgia, history and cold fact. These images did not come into the studio fully formed and asking to be painted. Rather, they bubbled up and then coalesced into a narrative when these messy notions and feelings were plugged into, and then shaped by the physical constraints and peculiarities of my chosen media. The alchemic process functioned as both antenna and lightning rod to focus and materialize electrical impulses– memory and fact. Although each painting presented as a surprise, they were carefully tuned to create viable narrative structures that directly communicate rather than vaguely resonate.”

Flores-Galbis received a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the Parsons School of Design in 1992. He has served on the Faculty of the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts for over twenty years and Parsons School of Design for over sixteen years as well as the Morris and Montclair Museums in New Jersey.

Flores-Galbis’ work can be found in corporate, university, and private collections throughout the country.

MTV Staying Alive Team Fundraising Performance and Fashion Show to benefit AIDS Walk Miami 2014 4/24/14

Fundraising Event to benefit AIDS Walk Miami 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014, 7:00PM – 10:00 PM
HaVen Gastro-Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
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The MTV Staying Alive Foundation invites Miamians to a special performance by Freestyle duet Basside and a swimwear fashion show by La Belle Rebelle swimwear on Thursday April 24, 2014 @Haven Lounge South Beach

To mark AIDS Walk Miami’s 26th anniversary, The MTV Staying Alive Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser event on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at HaVen Gastro Lounge South Beach to raise awareness and funds to support the fight against HIV/AIDS in our community. MTV has supported numerous AIDS Walks across the country, and has raised over $450K since 2005 for the Miami’s AIDS Walk.

Event attendees will be able to enjoy a special performance by freestyle rap duet Basside, music by DJ Mauricio Parra, a swimwear fashion show and exclusive prizes provided by the girls of La Belle Rebelle. The fundraiser promises a night filled with cool prizes, fabulous entertainment and delicious drinks. Guests who contribute a charitable donation of $20 will receive one complementary drink, sponsored by Gulf Liquors and an entry for the raffle. Event-goers will also be encouraged to participate and register in the walk.

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation mission is clear – to stop HIV before it begins. To date, the foundation has supported 417 projects in 63 countries globally including a successful participation with AID Walks across the nation.

Support us as we participate in AIDS WALK MIAMI taking place on April 27th benefiting Care Resource, South Florida’s largest and oldest HIV/AIDS organization for a 3.1 miles (5K) course starting and ending outside the Miami Beach Convention Center promptly at 9am. Take the opportunity to make a difference. To register online visit: www.aidswalkmiami.org/mtv

the pARTy the official raffle drawings for winningART 4/19/14

the pARTy the official raffle drawings for winningART
partySaturday, April 19, 2014 | 7-11pm
ArtCenter/South Florida
800-810 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

This year’s winningART culminates with ArtCenter’s the pARTy, hosted by Karen Brown and Eric Rodríguez. the pARTy will feature DJ Mauricio Parra, courtesy of MTV and Tr3s, and performances by VELASQUEZ, Matthew Taylor and more! The evening includes a silent auction full of travel getaways, artwork from alumni, cooking classes and more surprises. winningART is ArtCenter’s annual fundraiser featuring artworks generously donated by resident artists. You can preview the artworks here. The works will be on view at The Richard Shack Gallery through the night of the pARTY, April 19th.

7-9pm | pARTy Reception | Last chance to purchase winningART tickets
7-10pm | Silent Auction
9:30pm | Raffle Drawings begin

the pARTy admission: Purchase admission tickets online by clicking below or by calling 305-674-8278.
Admission $30 per person
VIP Access $100 (includes admission for two plus 5 raffle tickets)

Parking: Municipal parking available at Pennsylvania Avenue Garage (17th Street), City Hall Garage (18th and Meridian) and 17th Street Garage (17th and Convention Center Drive).

Host Committee: Carlos Alves | Deborah Briggs | Liza Gallardo Walton | Lilia García | Gail Gitin | Kalyn James | Kathy Kissik | Karelle Levy | Mary Luft | George Neary | Eric Rodríguez | Beatricia Sagar | Russell Sharon | Kristen Thiele | Merle Weiss

Event Sponsors: MTV | Tr3s | Société Perrier | Mahou | Miami Club Rum | MG Events | Stella’s Sweet Shoppe | The Café at Books & Books | SFM Security Services | Simply Sharon’s | Tío Gazpacho

Melanoma Research Fundraiser in Honor of Maria Marin at HaVen Gastro-Lounge 4/15/14

Melanoma Research Fundraiser in Honor of Maria Marin at HaVen Gastro-Lounge
Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 7-10 p.m.
HaVen
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
www.havenlounge.com

Popular Gastro-Lounge To Host Fundraiser In Honor Of Longtime Friend
Celebration of Maria Marin’s life to raise awareness of melanoma and dollars for a cure

Maria Marin was a longtime South Beach resident, a local socialite as known for her wide circle of friends as her effervescent personality. Sadly, Marin recently passed after a year-long battle with melanoma and on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, HaVen Gastro-Lounge – one of Marin’s favorite spots –
will host a charity cocktail party in honor.

Hosted by longtime friend Dirk DeSouza, HaVen’s Mike Boles, Gary James, Stefano Santoro and Marin’s family, the event – taking place from 7-10 p.m. – will feature hors d’oeuvres by executive chef Todd Erickson, two complimentary cocktails for each attendee and music by DJ’s Joe Dert and Umber. A minimum $20 donation at the door is requested. 100% of dollars raised will go to melanoma research. In addition, a silent auction has been launched and can accessed via www.facebook.com/MariaMarinAuction.

“We were heartbroken to hear the news of Maria’s passing,” says Boles, a close friend of Marina’s. “We were honored to call her a friend and considered her a member of the HaVen family. We’re happy to open our doors and help raise awareness of and money for the battle against the disease that took her from those that loved her. In addition to the evening’s proceeds, HaVen will be making a private donation to the cause and we challenge everyone to join us in the fight.”

Photographs of Leaders, Legends & Lovelies Ball on 4/9/14

Leaders, Legends & Lovelies Ball at Jackie Gleason Rehearsal Hall on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. What an amazing event!!!!!!!

Mission Statements: “Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida is a Florida 501c3 non-profit corporation – The first & only organization for the So. Fla. Latino|Hispanic|LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning) Community – advancing Equality since 2002.”

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A Stinking Rose Celebration for $4.19: Cafe Prima Pasta Celebrates National Garlic Day 4/19/14

A Stinking Rose Celebration for $4.19: Cafe Prima Pasta Celebrates National Garlic Day
Saturday, 04/19/2014 – 05:00 pm – 12:00 am
cafe-prima-pastaCafe Prima Pasta
414 71st Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
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Café Prima Pasta is celebrating their love for garlic with $4.19 specials on Saturday, April 19th in conjunction with National Garlic Day. The three “breath-taking,” garlic-infused appetizers including the Bruschetta, flaky Italian bread topped with chopped vine ripened tomatoes, sweet basil and garlic (org. $9.95); Calamaretti Fritti, fresh calamari fried in a mixture of authentic Italian bread crumbs and robust roasted garlic (orig. $12.95) and Spinach Sautee, tender baby spinach sautéed in zesty garlic served over hearty cannellini beans (orig. $9.95). 
 
If the permeating smell of the restaurant isn’t enough to keep patrons safe, repellent vampire cocktails are available, which include the Baby Prima Martini, Dracula Red Bloody Mary, Vampire Vodka Surprise, and Chef Arturo’s favorite Pinot Noir all priced at $4.19 a glass.
 
Whether people love it or hate it, the health benefits of eating garlic are now universally hailed. A member of the onion family, garlic has been used throughout recorded history for both culinary and medicinal purposes such as lowering blood cholesterol levels and reducing the buildup of plaque in arteries. It has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking.

Miami Beach Gay Pride Superlux VIP Lounge Co-Hosted by Chambord Spirits 4/11/14-4/13/14

Miami Beach Gay Pride Superlux VIP Lounge Co-Hosted by Chambord Spirits
April 11-13 2014
Miami Beach, FL
www.miamibeachgaypride.com

Chambord Spirits collaborate with über chic brand SuperLux Lounge to create the ultimate VIP experience

Miami Beach Gay Pride hits the South Florida sand this week. The festival will bring together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends, allies, and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBT community. The exciting array of events takes place on Miami Beach from April 11-13 2014. Chambord Spirits will co-host an ultra-VIP concept with SuperLux Lounge (www.superLuxLounge.com), providing those who want something a bit more exclusive during the festivities.

Established by former Miami Beach Mayor, Matti Bower, Miami Beach Gay Pride is an initiative of the Miami Beach Gay Business Development Council. Miami Beach Gay Pride is a not-for-profit organization that produces free, safe, quality mass-appeal events that are open to all, and that include the Parade, Festival, Expo, and adjunct, officially sanctioned Miami Beach Gay Pride events. It’s grown into a potpourri of receptions, gatherings and full-on celebration.

Chambord Spirits along with SuperLux Lounge will provide the ultimate location for those wanting a very VIP experience, during some of the most exciting elements of Pride (including the parade on Sunday April 13). SuperLux Lounge is an exclusive luxury oasis where guests will have the opportunity to meet, and mingle with an eclectic group of Miami’s trendsetters, and socialites during the Miami Beach Gay Pride parade and street party. SuperLux Lounge offers a premier location on the rooftop Vue Terrace of the newly renovated Hotel Victor.

Guests will enjoy exclusive views of the Miami Beach Pride Parade as well as a complimentary glass of champagne upon entry. Guests will also be treated to a complimentary refreshment bar with fresh gourmet fruit as well as fruit infused sparkling waters. There will also be an assortment of top-shelf cocktails and beverages to meet even the most discriminating of taste. Drinks will be priced from $5.00 to $13.00. For a sample of the drink menu please visit www.SuperLuxLoungelounge.com/drinks.

SuperLux Lounge will also host a Pride Brunch on the Hotel Victor rooftop Vue Terrace starting at 10:00AM until 1:00PM. The buffet brunch will be all-inclusive and will consist of a variety of fresh and delectable items. No Miami Beach Gay Pride Brunch is complete without Mimosas and Bellini’s so, sit back and relax while sipping bottomless Mimosas and Bellini’s at SuperLux Lounge. Brunch is $55.00USD and reservations are required for premium seating areas. For brunch please visit www.SuperLuxLounge.com. Mercedes Benz of Miami is also sponsor of the brunch.

Chambord Spirits includes Chambord, the world-renowned black raspberry liqueur and the groundbreaking new taste experience Chambord Flavored Vodka. The exquisite taste of Chambord Flavored Vodka is the result of fine ingredients and a delicate process that forms a perfect balance of premium-quality French vodka and extraordinary black raspberry flavor. Chambord Flavored Vodka delivers the floral aromatics of the hibiscus flower with notes of vanilla, white chocolate and the distinctive flavor of the original Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, delivering a unique and satisfying taste experience when enjoyed straight or in a wide variety of cocktails. These delightful and sleek premier brands will be on hand during the SuperLux Lounge experience at Miami Beach Gay Pride. The Chambord Spirits are part of the Brown Forman Beverages family of brands. Follow: @ChambordSpirits on Twitter and Instagram. Please Enjoy Chambord Responsibly. ©2013 Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, 16.5% – 23% Alc. By Vol. ©2013 Chambord Flavored Vodka, 37.5% Alc. By Vol. Imported By Brown-Forman, Louisville, Ky.

Brown Forman Beverages, one of the largest American owned companies in the spirits and wine business also received a perfect score recently on the HRC Corporate Equality Index. The company has made great strides to actively support the mission of equality and the LGBT community for the last several years. As leaders of the spirit industry, Brown-Forman has proudly served its customers with a wide array of acclaimed products for decades. From traditional hundred year old recipes like Herradura Tequila to the sleek Chambord Vodka, traditional old favorites like Jack Daniel’s to the newer Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, the brands are recognized across the country for quality and support in the markets they are in. Brown-Forman, believes in producing and promoting their brands responsibly, safeguarding the environment and helping to enhance the local community.

Legends Ball, Celebrating Pride In The Arts 4/9/14

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Legends Ball, Celebrating Pride In The Arts
Wednesday, April 9, 7:00pm
Jackie Gleason Rehearsal Hall
legendsball1700 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets: $100
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Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida’s annual fundraiser event, benefiting LGBT Scholarships & year round programming.
Premium Open Bar, Amazing hors d’oeuvres, Live music, Dance and Theatre, Fashion and Fabulousness

The heyday of live theatre, performances & movies at the Miami, Carib, Lincoln, Las Mascaras and many more are long gone in South Florida. Others like the Coconut Grove, Olympia and even Jackie Gleason have unsure futures ahead of them. Many of the marquees now promote retailers, restaurants, for lease…or simply are gone. The Famous, once a thriving restaurant in the 40’s on Washington Avenue with female impersonators serving, singing & dancing – gone. Lucky Cheng’s, Mulberry St. & the Candlelight – all gone. So what happened to the glitz and glamour of South Florida’s performance spaces? Where did all the talent go? Did we run out of gays to direct, dress, powder & paint? Are the rainbow lights in South Florida dimmed forever?

Don’t count us out just yet.

South Florida is thriving with LGBTQ talent, venues and creative minds to fill any stage offered to it, and Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida’s Leaders, Legends & Lovelies (LL&L) Series is celebrating them all this April. With a theme of PRIDE in the ARTS, the annual Exhibit, Lectures & Legends Ball – complimenting Miami Beach Gay Pride festivities, highlights the good and positive in our LGBTQ community.

Partnering once again with the Miami Design Preservation League, the LL&L exhibit & lectures on theatre, costume & design will be held this coming April 12 & 13, 2014 at the Art Deco Welcome Center – free & open to the public. A myriad of talents, genres and styles will be explored and presented at the Leaders, Legends & Lovelies Exhibit, Lectures and Legends Ball. This year we are proud to partner with the Anita Priest Whispering Angels Foundation to offer an LGBTQ Scholarship in the Arts, Design & Education. The 2014 recipient will be announced at the Legends Ball on April 9th.

Celebrating the good, positive & outstanding within our LGBT community, the Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UC|CU) LEADERS, LEGENDS & LOVELIES Lectures, Exhibits & Legends Ball strive to focus on just that – Bringing lecturers from all walks of life in the LGBTQ & friends of community, the events focus on the similarities rather than the differences we all share, and how we can inspire others to do good, excel, be proud of who they are & just be better people. Our work is 100% funded by events & private donations, and we are 100% staffed & managed by volunteers. Everything that comes in, goes right back out for programming, leading & assisting our LGBTQ community.