Beatport, RX Saturday at Gansevoort 3/26/11

Saturday, March 26th
BEATPORT on the Beach Club (noon-9PM)
Dubfire
2000 and one
Ambivalent
Barem (Live)
Carlo Lio
Skoozbot
Troy Pierce

The Rooftop (daytime): RX Saturday – Miami Music Week special edition 11AM-8PM
Stefano Noferini | Sebastien Drums
Markus Binapfl//Big World
Glenn Morrison | Justin Sheppard

Beach Bunny Swimwear model search 1PM-5PM
Armin Van Buuren sneaker line launch 4PM-6PM (east end)

Kaboom, Lumiere Sunset Party, Beatport at Gansevoort, Coco de Ville 3/24/11

Thursday, March 24th
BEATPORT on the Beach Club (noon-9PM)
Fedde Le Grand
Mark Knight
John Dahlback
Dada Life
Sub Focus
Harvard Bass
Adrian Lux
Nicky Romero
Pleasurekraft
+ Surprise Guests

The Rooftop (daytime): Lumiere Sunset Party – noon-9PM
Milk & Sugar
Richard Grey
Mario Fischetti
Ben (Italy)
Ulisses Nunes
Dubshape (Ale Reys & Joao Lee)
Diogo Aciolly (D-Edge)
L’Adore

The Rooftop (nighttime): Sky Hi, badazz scholarship foundation – 10pm-close
Jefr Tale
Stephan M
Mickey Nightrain
Erik Lobe

COCO DE VILLE: Kaboom! Thursdays 11PM
Tocadisco
Wippenberg
Glenn Morrison
Mync
Markus Binapfl
Armand Pena

One Group Beatport with Classixx at Coco de Ville Gansevoort 3/25/11

Friday, March 25th
BEATPORT on the Beach Club (noon-9PM)
Chris Lake
Feed Me
Moguai
Mosdam
Noisia
Skrillex
Sofi
Steve Duda
Tommy Lee & DJ Aero
+ SPECIAL Secret Guest

The Rooftop: Drum & Base – 12PM-midnight
Outrage
Mutt
Subsonik
Stunna
Random Movement
Sinistarr
Submorphics
Fusion
Alex M
Circle K
Danny Bled
Mc Sopheye
MC Direct
MC Collaborator
Calculon
VJ Pillur

COCO DE VILLE-Classixx & Roy Phillips with Josh LeCash 11PM

MDC Cultura del Lobo Performance Series Presents Last Meadow 3/25-26/11

Friday and Saturday, Mar. 25 – 26, at 8 p.m.
MDC’s Cultura del Lobo Performance Series Presents Last Meadow
The Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

Mining scenes from James Dean’s East of Eden, Rebel without a Cause and Giant films, Miguel Gutierrez and the Powerful People reach back fifty years to portray an America where the jig is up and the dream has died. Miami Dade College’s (MDC) acclaimed Cultura del Lobo Performance Series will present this powerful work, titled Last Meadow, on Friday and Saturday, Mar. 25 – 26, at The Colony Theater in Miami Beach.

Last Meadow, which earned a 2010 Bessie Award, is set to a collage-like score created by composer Neal Medlyn and lighting by longtime collaborator Lenore Doxsee. With gorgeous dance passages, monologues and action, the show expresses longing and frustration in ways that words cannot. Gutierrez is accompanied onstage by Powerful People performers Michelle Boulé and Tarek Halaby.

“This is the most experimental performance that we are presenting this year,” said Elizabeth Doud, Cultura del Lobo’s artistic director. “Gutierrez’s work is important because it represents a young American voice that is directly questioning not only social norms but also norms in artistic practice. He is an intrepid dance maker who isn’t overly concerned with the aesthetics of beauty, but delivers a blend of dance-poetry that is unapologetic and irreverent, yet endearing in image, movement and voice.”
“We are proud to include Gutierrez’s work in the Cultura del Lobo Performance Series and stand behind emerging artists and their risk taking,” she added.

This presentation of Last Meadow is supported by the National Performance Network, which provides support for established and emerging artists in dance, music, theatre, performance art, puppetry and spoken word.

The Cultura del Lobo Performance Series is an MDC initiative, through the Cultural Affairs Department. It was originally conceived as a play on the name of the downtown campus (Wolfson) and the adventurous spirit of the college’s programs, and has a celebrated history of featuring international and culturally specific work, both traditional and contemporary, which would not otherwise be seen in this region. In fact, two recent Grammy Award winners – Esperanza Spalding and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra – were featured artists in the series.

Tickets for Last Meadow are $20 – $25 for general admission; students and seniors $18. MDC students, faculty and staff with proper ID receive a discount.

For more information, please contact MDC Cultural Affairs Department.

Nikki Beach Miami and HedKandi presents World Series Miami 2011 3/27/11

March 27th from 11:00 AM-11:00 PM

Nikki Beach is thrilled to announce Hed Kandi’s highly anticipated return during the 2011 Ultra Music Festival, on March 27th from 11:00 AM-11:00 PM. Combining the “sexiest place on Earth” with the world’s most glamorous music brand, the sophisticated sounds of Hed Kandi’s global dance floor explode upon Miami to continue the exclusive and legendary annual spectacular at Nikki Beach.

This lavish event includes a special guest appearance from Milk & Sugar and Redroche plus the world renowned Hed Kandi DJs and Live Artists. Nikki Beach will be transformed into a Hed Kandi paradise with an array of decadent decor, delicious dancers and exquisite entertainers. From the city to the beach and sunrise to sunset, Hed Kandi’s ultra event has arrived. See you on the dance floor!

Hed Kandi Presents World Series Miami on Sunday, March 27th, 2011 from 11:00 AM-11:00 PM at Nikki Beach. Ticket prices begin at $25 and may be purchased at www.hedkandi.com or www.wantickets.com. To reserve a VIP table, please call 305.538.1111 or email viptables.miami@nikkibeach.com.

Game Lords at Lords South Beach 3/23/11

Game Lords
Wednesdays at 8pm
Lords South Beach
1120 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Each Wednesday starting at 8pm guests are invited to join in the fun and get to know their neighbors by competing in Twister, flip cup, spin the bottle, beer pong, and more for prizes like a complimentary stay at Lords South Beach. This weekly game night event is hosted by Veni Vidi Vici.

Fashion Show – Miami International University of Art & Design 3/24/11

Miami International University of Art & Design presents…….Style ’11 Fashion
Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 1pm, doors open at 12pm.
Fashion Tent on 7th and Ocean in Miami Beach.

Miami International University of Art & Design presents its Annual Student Fashion Show – Style 2011 as part of Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach – Show features the collections of over 100 future fashion designers. It also includes an accessory showcase featuring unique pieces designed by our Accessory Design program students.

Miami International University of Art & Design students will be presenting the Spring/Summer fashion collections Fashion Design, Accessory Design, and
Fashion Merchandising.

Cost: Advanced ticket purchase required. Tickets are $25.00 for general admission and $10.00 for students with valid ID. Tickets may be purchased in the Financial Services Department of the University. Tickets will NOT be sold at the event. For more information on ticket sales please call 305.428.5960.

Sustainatopia Honors 2011 4/3/11

Sustainatopia Honors 2011
April 3, 2011, 6:30PM
Frank Gehry/New World Center Miami Beach
500 17th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.sustainatopia.com

Sustainatopia Honors 2011, presented by PLUM TV is the world’s premier awards ceremony honoring those doing GOOD through impact investing, philanthropy, and sustainable business practice. Hundreds of global leaders in investment, social entrepreneurship and philanthropy will gather to celebrate those committed to doing GOOD and changing our world forever.

Please follow us on Twitter for all the celebrity updates! Twitter.com/Sustainatopia

4th Annual Welcome to Miami Flying Circus 3/23/11

4th Annual Welcome to Miami : Flying Circus
March 23rd, 2011, Noon – 5am
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Buy Tickets Online.

This is your chance to Party with the coolest DJs on the planet and do something good for the world at the same time. We have 4 Golden Tickets. 100% of the Proceeds from the ticket go to ALL HANDS VOLUNTEER Organization to directly Benefit Relief Efforts of Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami. Purchase of this ticket entitles you full access to Welcome to Miami / Flying Circus event, to the VIP Artist Garden & Brunch at Nikki Beach. Very special thanks to Nikki Beach and the Artists participating in this fundraiser.

Future Mob + The Rhythm Freak present
Welcome To Miami 2011
The 4th Annual Beach Party Festival

Area 1:
Flying Circus
presented by SAFE + Supernature
Audiofly
Lee Burridge
Nic Fanciulli
Davide Squillace
Radio Slave
Damian Lazarus
Jamie Jones
Matthias Tanzmann
Art Department [Live]
Matt Tolfrey
Guti [Live]
Tini
Luca Bacchetti
Alex Niggemann
Lazaro Casanova
Carola Pisaturo
Andres Dyer
+ More

Area 2:
Beach Stage
presented by The Rhythm Freak
Cosmic Gate
Darren Emerson
Wally Lopez
Behrouz
Tv Rock
David Tort
Kurd Maverick
David Penn
Sultan
Arno Cost
Shlomi Aber
Richard Grey
Armand Pena
Serge Devant
Moguai
Muzzaik
D-Formation
Stafford Brothers
Miss Nine
Prok + Fitch
Chris Moody
Stereo Palma
Dj Ortzy
Amoroso
+ More

Nestor Zurita Latin Jazz Quartet 4/10/11

Nestor Zurita Latin Jazz Quartet
Sunday, April 10 2011, 3 to 5 pm
Arts at St John
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL
www.myspace.com/nestorzurita

Nestor Zurita Latin Jazz Quartet

Performing jazz original compositions by Nestor Zurita, this group of distinguished musicians will be performing at Art’s at St John April 10 from 3 to 5 pm,
The Music of the Nestor Zurita Latin Jazz Quartet is full of intense improvisations and can be described as a fusion of Latin Rhythms such as Afro-Cuban, Samba, Bossa Nova, Andean music and much more.

Ramses Colon on Bass
Les Blachute on Vibes
Ivan Zervigon on drums
Nestor Zurita on Sax

The Wolfsonian-FIU Members Preview and Reception 4/14/11

The Wolfsonian-FIU Invites You to a Members’ Preview and Reception
Thursday, April 14, 6-8pm
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach

Art for All: British Posters for Transport

6pm—Introductory Remarks by Exhibition Curator Teri J. Edelstein
Members’ Preview Follows

Free for Wolfsonian members and the FIU community; guests of members $10. RSVP required: 305.535.2631 or rsvp@thewolf.fiu.edu.

Parking garages located on Collins and 7th, 10th, and 13th streets, and on Washington at 12th street.

Art for All, an exhibition organized by the Yale Center for British Art, explores the evolution of transport posters in twentieth-century Britain, showcasing some of the world’s most recognizable images produced by the London Underground and the British Railways.

On view through August 14, 2011.

An illustrated catalog is available in The Dynamo Museum Shop.

George Morel presents Madhouse at Rokbar 3/25/11

March 25, 11pm – 5am
Rokbar
1905 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

George Morel and Groove On Records presents MADHOUSE on Friday, March 25th at Rokbar to complete this year’s Miami Music Week events!! Doors open at 11pm.

DJ LINE UP
George Morel –
Saeed Younan –
DJ Pierre –
Supernova –
DJ Wady –
Armand Pena –
Oscar P –
Kevin Green –
Damien –
For more info & guest list consideration: sonia@grooveon-music.com

Svedka Vodka and Giant Step Present Tron Legacy R3c0nf1gur3d Listening Party 3/24/11

SVEDKA Vodka and Giant Step Present TRON: LEGACY R3C0NF1GUR3D Listening Party
Thursday, March 24 2011
Sunset Lounge at Mondrian
A Morgans Hotel
Miami Beach FL

Entrance is free but strictly RSVP only.

On Thursday, March 24, SVEDKA Vodka and Giant Step team up once again to bring you an exclusive first listen to the TRON: LEGACY R3C0NF1GUR3D album, featuring 15 remixes of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. After our private screening of the soundtrack during WMC at the Soho Beach House, we decided to hold another viewing and open it up to our community. Doors open at 7:00pm to the Sunset Lounge at Mondrian, Miami FL, so come out and bring a friend.

Available April 5th on Walt Disney Records, the album includes interpretations of the Daft Punk score by Glitch Mob, The Crystal Method, Paul Oakenfold, Kaskade, Moby and more.

Entrance is granted on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive early as space is limited.

Terra Beachside Loft Launch 3/22/11

Introducing our spectacular 3 BD Penthouse LOFTS from the $600’s
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 8-10 PM
6000 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Complimentary Valet Parking
Cocktail Attire

Design Packages by Steven G available

Hors d’oeuvres and wine by Jetset Caterers & Music by DJ Vinnie
Complimentary Valet Parking
Cocktail Attire

RSVP to cristina@majesticmiami.com

Website.

Moodswing DJ Riz, Chachi, Enferno with Dev and Cataracs and more at Louis 3/26/11

Saturday, March 26, 11:00pm – 5:00am
Louis Bar-Lounge
2325 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

The Three Hundred and Sixy Degrees of Moodswing with a very special guest plus DJ Riz, DJ Chachi, Clinton Sparks, DJ Enferno, Jason Smith, DJ PS1 with performances by Dev & Cataracs and more at Louis Bar-Lounge during MMW 2011 in Miami Beach.

More Information and Purchase Tickets.

Celebrate The Library’s 40th Birthday 3/21/11

You are cordially invited to share an evening with author Seth Bramsom and musician Howard Moss
Monday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional Library
227 22 Street
Miami Beach.

Author Seth Bramson has written 18 books of historical significance on the people, places and events that shaped South Florida. Join him in discussing the significance of the library in preserving local flavor, culture and history. Topping off the evening is Howard Moss, local jazz preservationist!
For more information visit www.mdpls.org, or call 305.535.4219

Alain Godon Opening 4/20/11

Wednesday, April 20, 7p.m. to 9p.m.
New World Center
Miami Beach, FL

French Artist Alain Godon
Feature Exhibition Opening Reception
Collection Debut of Artwork Inspired by Premier Architectural Landmarks of Miami
Benefitting the New World Symphony

If you want to receive our formal invitation with the exhibition catalogue
please send us back your entire mailing address info@markowiczfineart.com

Visit www.markowiczfineart.com

National Hotel Miami Beach Launches Sunday Brunch

National Hotel Miami Beach Launches Sunday Brunch
On Sunday, April 10, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Traditional fare, unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys along with complimentary access to the hotel’s iconic infinity pool and beach give guests a reason to dine and unwind

On Sunday, April 10, 2011, The Restaurant at National Hotel will launch its new Sunday Brunch featuring the beloved tradition’s must-haves items, unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys, and even access to the hotel’s iconic 205-foot infinity pool and beach – a perk never before presented to diners. A tempting reason for locals to dine and unwind, Sunday Brunch at National Hotel will be held every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Boasting an extensive array of traditional breakfast and lunch choices, Sunday Brunch is available for $39 per person, with the addition of unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys for only $10 more for a total of $49 (excluding tax and service fee). Following brunch, diners are invited to lounge by the pool or on the beach, with complimentary towel service, and soak in the hotel’s oasis-like atmosphere. Valet is also available to diners at a discounted rate of $10.

The Restaurant at National Hotel’s brunch menu will feature:
Tropical Fruit with Seasonal Berries
Homemade Granola, Muesli and Yogurt
Selection of Cereals
Freshly Baked Breakfast Pastries, Sweet Butter, Homemade Preserves and Local Honey
International Cheese and Charcuteries Selection with Crackers and Breads
Smoked Salmon Station | Sliced Bermuda Onions, Tomatoes, Cream Cheese and Capers
with Assorted Bagels
Chilled Salad Station | National Caesar Salad and Mixed Field Greens with Assorted Dressings
Classic Breakfast Station | Farm Fresh Eggs and Omelets Served with Crispy Bacon, Hickory Smoked Sausage and Breakfast Potatoes
French Toast, Waffles, Beignets and Pancakes
Roasting and Carving Station | Sage Roasted Turkey and Rosemary Leg of Lamb
Changing Weekly According to Market Selections: Classics such as Savory Grilled Chicken with Roasted Garlic Sauce and Sesame Encrusted Salmon with Ginger Teriyaki
Accompanied by Steamed Vegan Medley with Tofu & Wild Rice
Pasta Station with Sauces of the Week
Dessert Station | Chef’s Selection of Assorted Desserts
Chocolate Fountain with Dipping Fruits and Marshmallows
Assortment of Chilled Fresh Fruit Juices
Freshly brewed Signature Italian “Lavazza,” Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee, “Tazo” Hot Teas

For reservations, please call The Restaurant at National Hotel directly at 305.532.2311.

National Hotel Miami Beach, a historic Art Deco hotel built in 1939 by architect Roy France, restores timeless elegance to Miami Beach’s world-famous oceanfront, with a luxurious hotel experience defined by top-of-the-line services and amenities. The hotel features plush accommodations including 115 historic guest rooms and suites, 36 newly renovated poolside cabana rooms and suites and a three-level penthouse. National Hotel boasts a one-of-a-kind 205-foot infinity pool; 2,200 square feet of event space; restaurants including a Mediterranean-fusion fine dining experience at The Restaurant at National Hotel, the casual poolside Aqua Bar & Grill, Blues Bar jazz lounge; and Spa Chi, an in-room and poolside massage therapy service. National Hotel Miami Beach is located at 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For general inquiries, please call 305.532.2311. For reservations, please call 800.327.8370 or email Reservations@NationalHotel.com. For more information, please visit www.NationalHotel.com

Radio FG Miami Sunset Party featuring Bob Sinclar and David Vendetta and more during Ultra 3/25/11

Radio FG USA Presents Miami Sunset Party At The Setai During Ultra Music Festival 2011
Friday, March 25, 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
The Setai
2001 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Featuring an Extensive Line-Up of World Renowned DJ’s
General Admission: $100.00 www.Wanttickets.com

Radio FG USA presents an intimate “Miami Sunset Party” during Ultra Music Festival 2011 in which world-renowned DJ’s will join together and take turns playing sets. FG USA has teamed up with Michael Capponi and will donate a percentage of ticket sales to Haitian relief efforts through United Way

Bob Sinclar, Alex Gaudino, Bingo Players, David Vendetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, EDX, Jérome Isma Ae, Patric La Funk & a very special “Invader” guest playing the closing set. **Names of surprise DJ’s will be announced shortly.

Founded in 1981 in Paris, Radio FG broadcasts in France and all over the world: Monaco, Anvers, Toronto, Moscow, St Petersburg, Kiev, Belgrade, Zurich, Roma, Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo, Bilbao, Casablanca, Rabat, Beirut, Port au Prince, St Martin, G-Canaries, Porto, Braga, Curacao. Home to the most famous DJs in the world, they contribute to the programming of the radio: Bob Sinclar & Carl Cox Every Friday, David Guetta, Tiesto & Armin Van Buuren Every Saturday. The contributors to the programming of Radio FG also include: Benny Benassi, Cédric Gervais, Robbie Rivera, Roger Sanchez, Hed Kandi, Bimbo Jones, Antoine Clamaran, Alex Gaudino, David Vendetta, Michael Canitrot, Sébastien Benett, Laidback Luke, David Morales, Defected, Chuckie, Paul Van Dyk, David Morales, etc.

Originating from France, Radio FG is now one of Europe’s largest radio and lifestyle networks dedicated to the electronic music genre with 16 FM radio stations, 8 web radios, TV programs, videos, CD compilations (3 million CDs sold under the label “Dance Floor FG”), mega concerts of up to 500,000 people and syndication of programming all over the world. More than a radio, FG is a lifestyle. As a leading international pioneer in bringing radio, music talent, social networks, events, television, web and mobile platforms to the electronic music industry and consumer, “Radio FG” is now launching its U.S. division, “Radio FG USA”. Headquartered in Miami, to establish an inter-continental brand footprint for The Americas, “Radio FG USA” is launching a series of events in 2011 that will be featured on its multi-media entertainment platforms. For more information, please visit www.RadioFGUsa.com.

One Ocean Sundays 3/20/11

One Ocean Sundays
From Sunday 20 To Monday 21 2011, From 11 Pm To 5 Am
Club o1
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.clubo1.com

Every Sundays From 11PM To 5 AM Club O1 brings back the classic Pearl Sundays! . This week features DJ Rascal . For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For table and bottle reservations: reservation@clubo1.com

Famous Ocean 3/19/11

Famous Ocean
From Saturday 19 To Sunday 20 2001, From 11 Pm To 5 Am
Club O1
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.club o1.com

Brickell Entertainment Presents Famous Ocean Saturdays at Club O1. Join us for Guest DJ Diego Harispe, and Famous Ocean regulars Lazardi, Nikolas and Rey Fernandez. This event is brought to you by: Zar Productions, Dag Productions, Raymond Productions & World Sounds Productions.

For more information or to book your reservation email: VIP TABLES

Spice- Stush Spring Ting 3/19/11

Spice- Stush Spring Ting
From March 19 To March 20 2011, From 11 Pm To 5 Am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Nikki Beach Miami and Spice are proud to present Stush the Spring Ting party this Saturday night starting at 11PM. Join us as Grammy Winner Supa Dups lays down the best in Reggae, Soca and Upscale Hip Hip. Dutty Dex & Eccentrix, the Spice regulars will keep the party going until 5AM!

For more information or to book your reservation email: VIP TABLES

Plastic, hosted by SoBe Social Club and Edison Farrow with DJ Vito Fun 3/26/11

Saturday, March 26th, 10:30pm-2:00am
Lords South Beach
1120 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL
No Cover

Also coming up at Lords South Beach is Plastic, hosted by SoBe Social Club & Edison Farrow. On Saturday, March 26th, DJ Vito Fun (NYC – Splash, Griffin Sundays, Fire Island) will be providing the soundtrack for March’s last Plastic. There will be complimentary Finlandia vodka from 10:30pm-11:30pm.

Richie Rich Fashion Event and Official Single Release Party of Know Me By Official Hank 3/24/11

Thursday, March 24th, 10pm-2am
Lords South Beach
1120 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL
RSVP@Jean-LucQ.com

Exclusive Live Performance and Fashion show
NYC fashion designer Richie Rich is hosting a night of music and glamour in collaboration with MTV presenter Pachi Lake, at Lords South Beach hotel. The event will preview Richie Rich’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection, and double as the official release party of Official Hank’s new single, “Know Me,” featuring Karen Anderson and Richie Rich himself, with an exclusive live performance.

The event is taking place during Miami Funkshion Fashion Week and the day before the Ultra Music Festival.

Rsvp is required – send responses to RSVP@Jean-LucQ.com.

B Bar At The Betsy Hotel Thursday Night Jazz Line-Up April 2011

B Bar At The Betsy Hotel April 2011 Thursday Night Jazz Line-Up
The B Bar at The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Schedule changes monthly.
No cover or minimum.

For more information call 305-760-8288 or visit online www.thebetsyhotel.com.

Jazz and Songwriters perform at 9 p.m. in one of South Florida’s most beautiful rooms; enjoy the smooth sounds of touted vocalists including:
Maryel Epps: April 7th
Big Brooklyn Red: April 14th
Karina Iglesias: April 21st
Fabio Hernandez: April 28th

The wildly popular B Bar at The Betsy Hotel weekly jazz series continues through April with the smooth vocals of artists such as Maryel Epps, Big Brooklyn Red, Karina Iglesias and Fabio Hernandez. B Bar, the glamorous yet inviting lounge nestled inside the historic Betsy Hotel on South Beach provides the perfect intimate gathering spot for experiencing these stellar performers.

Voted “Best Hotel Lounge 2010” by Miami New Times, B Bar at The Betsy Hotel lends itself to a mix of sophisticated locals, New Yorkers and an eclectic international crowd making it the most sought after night spot in South Beach.

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night 3/20/11

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night
March 20, 11 Pm To 5 Am
NIkki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Every Sunday Night From 7pm to 5am our most recent addition, Nikki Music, is our weekly party providing you with the freshest tracks and entertainment.

This week’s line up features residents:
Armand Pena
Bruno Robles
Felipe Kaval

Also joining us for this special evening will be guest DJ’s:
Cocodrills

Book your table now: viptables.miami@nikkibeach .com!

Designers Richie Rich And Pachi Lake Doggy Days 3/27/11

Sunday, March 27
Eden South Beach,
210 23rd street

On Sunday, March 27, Richie and Pachi will be hosting a very special Doggy Day’s Brunch, in the Garden of EDEN South Beach, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This dog friendly brunch will once again help raise funds and awareness for The Miami Dade Animal Services. Guests will have the opportunity to be accompanied by their Friendly, Under 10 lbs Dogs.
To confirm a table or make a reservation, please contact Harley at Eden South Beach at 305.397.8760 or rsvp@edensouthbeach.com.

About The Miami-Dade Animal Services
Animal Services is responsible for enforcing Chapter 5 of the Miami-Dade County Code, as well as Florida Statute 828, which deals primarily with animal cruelty issues. Unlike private shelters that have limitations on the number of pets they accept, Animal Services accepts all dogs and cats. Each year, the shelter impounds 36,000 pets. The goal at Animal Services is to reunite lost pets with their families or find life-long homes for as many animals as possible.

Sip. Taste. Drink. Discover- Savour The Garden Of Eden
Eden South Beach is a sensuous experience of food, drink, nightlife and culture, featuring Seasonal Cuisine by James Beard Award-winning and Top Chef Masters, executive Chef, Christopher Lee, With one-of-a-kind settings, featuring the candle lit “Garden of Eden,” an intimate outdoor lounge and an airy dining room with an open-theater kitchen; Eden South Beach has the perfect combination to See and Be Seen. Originally from New York and currently a Miami Beach resident, Larry Rizzo developed this multi-scene concept and is present nightly to welcome guests to the Eden experience. The Garden of Eden also provides for a lounge setting, with live music, perfect for social hours or after dinner cocktails. But there is more to the Garden of Eden that meets the eye, each specialty cocktail and entrée is infused by an array of fresh herbs and forbidden fruits handpicked from the Garden. To learn more about Eden South Beach, please visit us at www.edensouthbeach.com

FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a four day/evening long event that provides 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. Designers will integrate music into their shows, many personally selecting their favorite celebrity DJs and bands to preside over their runway shows.

Designers Richie Rich And Pachi Lake Official Kick Off For Funkshion 3/22/11

Tuesday, March 22
Eden South Beach,
210 23rd street

Eden will be creating a tantalizing 3 course menu. 10% of each pre-fix menu sold will benefit this Miami-Dade Animal Services. The Press and Media are invited to attend a reception beginning at 7:00 p.m. and to recieve their FUNKSHION badges for the entire week.

For table reservations: rsvp@edensouthbeach.com or 305.397.8760

Designers Richie Rich and Pachi Lake will officially kick-off the 16th season of FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, with two spectacular Fashion Shows SEXXY POP by Richie Rich and Pachi Lake and VILLIONAIRE by Richie Rich and Creative Director, Angelo Lambrou. The shows will be on Wednesday, March 23 at 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. respectively, under the tents of FUNKSHION Park, between 8th and 10th, with an entrance on 10th Street and Ocean Drive in Lummus Park.

“The VILLIONAIRE Collection is sort of a 1920’s-1930’s glamour meets East Village,” says Richie Rich, “Imagine if Marie Antoinette fell out of the sky and landed in the middle of the East Village. We’re just going to let her be glamorous and have fun!” …… “And SEXXY POP,” says Pachi, “Is a night where your most devilish dreams become reality.”

The official launch of Richie’s new single FOP, meaning, FASHION POP: A dazzling beat to move your feet from the VILLIONAIRE Album will make its worldwide debut during the VILLIONAIRE Fashion Show.

Richie Rich and Pachi Lake have been designing collections for the past three years and have produced and designed over 15 shows together. Now with the launch of their collection in Latin America, their success upon the Runways of Miami and New York and their global recognition, in 2011, they are excited to be back In Miami and help to such an important organization as The Miami Dade Animals Services.

Grand Opening Of Origenes 3/18/11

Grand Opening Of Origenes Along With The Foundation Empresarios Por Colombia – Fec And The Unhcr Campaign In Their Shoes
Friday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.
1680 Michigan Avenue
Miami Beach, FL. 33139

The Foundation “Empresarios por Colombia” (FEC), (Entrepreneurs for Colombia) was established on March 4, 2004, as the realization of the dream of Claudia Patricia Acosta and John Mauricio Escobar Latorre Jimenez, a working marriage devoted to generating social change and progress in Colombia. The two are committed to organizing charity projects aimed at social interest and common progress. FEC directs its efforts, human resources, technical and financial support in the creation and effective implementation of production programs to generate incomes for small and medium-size entrepreneurs. That is why ORIGINES was born, a company that is dedicated to promoting, exhibiting and selling Colombian products inside and outside the country. ORIGENES is working towards increasing productivity in Colombia, projecting its national identity, contributing to the rise of a strong economy and encouraging the development of cultural goods with high export potential. In addition to its business projection, ORIGENES is focussed on helping small artisan communities and small businesses and communities that produce high quality Colombian products.

The High Commissioner for the Refugees (UNHCR) invites you to the official launch in Miami – Florida (USA) of the Campaing “Put yourself in the shoes of the refugees and the displaced ones. ” The campaign is designed by UNHCR in order to promote the coexistence and tolerance of the people towards the refugees and the internally displaced persons. Remember that there are 43 million of refugees, internally displaced persons, asylum seekers and other people in the world today.

This Week at The Clevelander Part Two 3/16-20/11

Watch The Miami Heat Games At The Clevelander!
Check out all of the Miami Heat games on any of our 40 HDTVs, inside or out. Every time the Heat takes the court, try our Habanero “Heat” wings, accompanied by a “LeBroshAde” cocktail.
Wednesday 4/16 Oklahoma City @ Heat (8p)
Friday 4/18 Heat @ Atlanta (7:30p)
Saturday 4/19 Denver @ Heat (7:30p)

SOULcentriCity SUNDAYS
SOULcentriCITY Sundays features the best in Mushroom Jazz-Funky House laced with Latin rhythms on top of rare grooves. Sundays will never be the same with this unique party, only found on top of the Clevelander at C-Level starting at 1pm.

Dirty Talk
Every Thursday is the ultimate ladies’ night in Miami Beach with Dirty Talk. Featuring complimentary admission for ladies all night long. Early birds will receive complimentary champagne and Lychee Martinis between 10p – 12a from the sexiest all-male bartender staff. Dance the night away to DJ Elle spinning open format until the early morning.

Unplug & Unwind With Corner 3
Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander, is quickly becoming the most exclusive and unique hot spot after work. Enjoy live acoustic performances by South Florida’s hottest singers six-stories above a breathtaking Ocean Drive view. This week at 8pm, enjoy the sounds of Corner 3. Order from our $5 Munchies Menu and sample our Happy Hour cocktails.

Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

This Week at The Clevelander Part One 3/15-20/11

Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Happy St.Patrick’s Day
This Thursday celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Clevelander with Jameson Cocktails & Shot for $6 all day long!

Get Your Degree In Sexy & Fun
Spring Break is officially here! Join us at the Clevelander all day for Beer Pong and all night for the notorious Shake It To Make It Contest! Also enjoy $12 pitchers of Budweiser or Bud Light, 6 for $25 Buckets of Budweiser, Bud Light or Landshark and $9 Captain Morgan Cocktails!

Watch March Madness At The Clevelander!
Check out all of the NCAA Basketball games on any of our 40 HDTVs, inside or out. Rockstar Rewards members enjoy $10 pitcher of Budweiser or Bud Light and $0.50 Chicken Wings during any March Madness Game
Tuesday 4/15 First Four (6:30p)
Wednesday 4/16 First Four (6:30p)
Thursday 4/17 Second Round (Starts 12p)
Friday 4/18 Second Round (Starts 12p)
Saturday 4/19 Third Round (Starts 12p)
Sunday 4/20 Third Round (Starts 12p)

Wanderlust at The Standard 3/17/11

Wanderlust at The Standard
March 17-20
40 Island Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139

Wanderlust at The Standard, a one-of-a-kind yoga, music, and spa experience, is coming up in less than 2 weeks! Make sure you get your tickets and sign up for classes before they’re full. We’re offering 4-day Sage passes (Thu – Sun), 3-day Seeker passes (Fri – Sun), and 1-day Pilgrim passes (Sat or Sun). Each pass includes unlimited yoga, admission to all music and performances, and full access to the indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy playground and spa. Best of all, Wanderlust will donate 20% of the ticket price to the Haiti Relief Fund (more info below).

So snag your favorite bathing suit, grab your yoga mat, and come live it up with us in paradise! We’re talking about getting centered on your yoga mat and getting wild on the dance floor, soaking up the tropical ocean views and sipping on delicious poolside cocktails with your crew. Around the clock yoga, meditation, and wellness workshops; massage, sauna, and full spa services; yoga, music, sunshine and a whole lot more.

The Capponi Group, a major sponsor of the Haiti Relief Fund has partnered with Wanderlust to further their mission to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Enter the code HAITI upon checkout and Wanderlust will donate 20% of the ticket value to the Haiti Relief Fund in the name of The Capponi Group.

No Sugar Added Miami 2011 at Nikki Beach 3/25/11

No Sugar Added Miami 2011
Friday March 25th, Noon till 5:00AM
Nikki Beach

In Association With Vladimir L. Jean
Use This Link Below To Purchase Your Ticket Now (Almost Sold Out)
www.wantickets.com/nsamiami2011
Enter Promo Code : ” Vladimir ” & Get 10% discount
For Table Reservation : 786.303.6746

Full Lineup Ordered By Stage Area
– Beach Stage –
Armand Van Helden – Chuckie – An21 – David Tort – Kim Fai
– Max Vangeli – Moguai – Norman Doray – Richard Grey –
Sunnery James And Ryan Marciano

– Foreverland –
Sharam – Reboot – Wally Lopez – Desyn Masiello – Radio Slave – Ramon Tapia – Robert Dietz – Stefano Noferini – Sultan + Surprise Guest

– Basscraft Stage –
Dada Life – Bart B More – Congorock – Felix Cartal –
Harvard Bass – La Riots – Treasure Fingers + Surprise Guest

pecha kucha miami #10 slow art day wine wander wonder 3/19/11

March 19, 2011 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Miami #10
Bass Museum Of Art Hosts Pechakucha Event On Slow Art Featuring Local Thought Leaders
Please note NEW Address
2100 Collins Avenue
New Collins Park entrance
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.bassmuseum.org
Admission is free for members, $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students with ID.

PechaKucha was devised in Tokyo in February 2003. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat”, it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. During wine, wander, wonder at the bass museum of art, panelists will be discussing the slow art movement, dedicated to realizing the idea that “if you look slowly, you will see.”

panelist presenters:
myra wexler | musing with myra
jason hedges | artist
kathleen carignan, esq | legalart
karelle levy | stitching bitches
dr. adrienne von lates, phd | bass museum of art
kerry mclaney | miami independent thinkers
dennis leyva | miami beach art in public places

www.pecha-kucha.org/night/miami/10

The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach will host a PechaKucha, a creative networking event, exploring the local Slow Art Movement on Saturday, March 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. as part of the museum’s monthly Wine, Wander, and Wonder program. PechaKucha is a Japanese inspired event for creatives to meet, network and share their work in public.

With 20 Power Point slides shown for 20 seconds each, local thought leaders – Myra Wexler (Musing with Myra), Jason Hedges (Artist), Kathleen Carignan, Esq (LegalArt Residency Program), Karelle Levy (Stitching Bitches), Dr. Adrienne Von Lates (Bass Museum of Art), Kerry McLaney (Miami Independent Thinkers), Dennis Leyva (Miami Beach Art in Public Spaces) – will have about seven minutes to talk about developing conversations and community issues around their passion in the arts.

A wine reception available to all attendees will immediately follow the presentation.

About Slow Art
Slow Art Day started in 2009 as an experimental program with the hypothesis to see if it was possible to make great art more enjoyable and accessible to the general public – i.e. to share the “secret” that art experts, curators, educators, artists and others know: that if you look slowly, you will see. The end goal is to create “inspired, not tired” art experiences that keep audiences engaged. www.slowartday.com/index.html

About PechaKucha
PechaKucha was conceived in Tokyo in February 2003 by architects Mark Dytham and Astrid Klein as an event where young designers could meet, network and show their work in public. Over time, it has evolved into a massive celebration of creativity with over 380 cities represented hosting 900 events last year. The combined power of these cities equates to an incredible 10,000 presentations and 200,000 PechaKucha attendees annually.

Drawing its name from the Japanese phrase for the sound of conversation (“chit chat”), the PechaKucha format is simple—20 images x 20 seconds—and designed to keep presentations concise and moving at a rapid pace. www.pecha-kucha.org/cities/miami

About Bass Museum of Art
Located in Miami Beach, the Bass Museum of Art offers a dynamic year-round calendar of exhibitions presenting contemporary art, works of art from its permanent collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture and textiles, and newly opened Egyptian Gallery. Artist’s projects, educational programs, lectures, concerts and free family days complement the works on view. Founded in 1963 when the City of Miami Beach accepted a collection of Renaissance and Baroque works of art from collectors John and Johanna Bass, the collection was housed in an Art Deco building designed in 1930 by Russell Pancoast. Architect Arata Isozaki designed an addition to the museum that doubled its size from 15,000 to 35,000 square feet between 1998 and 2002. For more information, please visit http://www.bassmuseum.org

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Quartet 3/17/11

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Quartet
Thursday, March 17, at 9 PM.
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach.
For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Felipe Lamoglia is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Born and educated in Cuba, he is a graduate of the prestigious Superior Institute of Art (ISA). By the age of 18 he was a member of Cuba’s acclaimed dance band, NG La Banda. In 1992 he moved to Brazil where he lived for seven years, absorbing the country’s musical and spiritual wealth and playing with great artists such as Raul de Souza, Arismar do Espirito Santo and others. With Bocato he recorded two albums and participated in the Montreux Jazz Festival. While in Brazil, Felipe founded his own quartet, Tumbao, and taught at the University of Free Music in Sao Paolo.

In 1999 Lamoglia relocated to the U.S. where he immediately began performing with the late Celia Cruz. In 2001 he began playing with Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, performing all over the world and recording on Trumpet Evolution, as well as two DVD releases: Live at the Blue Note NYC and Live at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. In 2004 he joined Grammy winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba, recording on his Grammy-nominated album, Paseo (Blue Note).

In 2006 Lamoglia arranged and played on Ignacio Berroa’s debut album Codes, also released on Blue Note and nominated for a Grammy. In 2007 Felipe contributed as arranger, performer, and composer for Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy-winning album, Rumba Palace.

Throughout the years he has continued to develop his solo work and in 2007 released his first solo CD, Dimensions, recorded in Brazil. This album incorporated Felipe’s Afro-Cuban roots with a blend of Brazilian music and straight-ahead jazz. He is currently promoting his quintet, Afro-Cuban Beats.

Felipe has shared the stage with musical giants such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Eldar, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa and many others, participating in Major Jazz Festivals in the U.S. and abroad including JVC, Playboy, Newport, Henieken Jazz, Red Sea and in venues such as Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Yoshi’s, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola and many more.

Comcast presents the City Year Miami Red Jacket Ball 3/26/11

Comcast presents the City Year Miami Red Jacket Ball
Saturday, March 26th
Ritz-Carlton South Beach

Honoring The Miami Dolphins CEO, Mike Dee and Univision President, César Conde.

Community and corporate champions will join Comcast and City Year Miami to celebrate the work of 82 young leaders who dedicate a full year of tutoring and mentoring in Miami-Dade County’s most challenged public schools.

City Year Miami deploys 82 exceptional young leaders, known as corps members, to dedicate one full year of service in local schools and the community. Corps members work towards lowering the high school dropout rate by serving in eight of Miami-Dade County’s lowest performing schools. Since its inception to our community in 2008, City Year Miami corps members have served over 160,000 hours each year to Miami-Dade County.

As City Year Miami completes its third year of service in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, it will be joined by corporate and community leaders during its annual Red Jacket Ball on Saturday, March 26th at the Ritz-Carlton in South Beach. Corporate and community leaders such as, Comcast, The TriMix Foundation, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Univision, The Miami Dolphins, The Miami Herald, Publix, Deloitte and many others will support City Year Miami as it celebrates its impact and local efforts.

“As the presenting sponsor of this year’s Red Jacket Ball, Comcast believes strongly in the work City Year does in our most underperforming schools, putting students back on track towards high school graduation,” said Klayton Fennell, Regional Vice President, Comcast – FL East Coast Region.“Comcast has proudly partnered with City Year for more than ten years and we are thrilled to support the young leaders who have answered their call to service.”

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, Univision, President, César Conde, The Miami Dolphins, CEO, Mike Dee and Senator Anitere Flores will be amongst the honorees and speakers for the evening in recognition of their commitment and dedication to City Year and the community as a whole. It is through the efforts and partnership with these corporations, among others, that City Year has been able to demonstrate a high level of success in the public schools it serves. The critical support of government, individuals, foundations and corporate partners have allowed City Year Miami to serve over thousands of students throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools over its first three years of operations. Proceeds raised from this event will allow City Year to grow its program reach for the 2011-2012 school year.

“We are truly excited to host City Year Miami’s closest champions and supporters on a night when we celebrate the work of our 82 corps members who are everyday heroes to the students we serve in Miami–Dade County schools,” said Saif Y. Ishoof, Esq, Executive Director, City Year Miami. “We are thrilled to channel the support from tonight’s event towards our organization’s future growth.”

For more information about City Year Miami and the Red Jacket Ball please contact Lee Grever, Development Director, City Year Miami: lgrever@cityyear.org or 786-406-7902.

City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders help children stay in school and on track, and transform schools and communities across the United States, as well as through international affiliates in Johannesburg, South Africa and London, England.

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (www.comcast.com) is one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

Danny Howells Dig Deeper Annual and Saw Miami 2011 3/24/11

Thursday, March 24, 10:00pm – 1:00am
TreeHouse Miami
323 23rd Street
Miami Beach, FL

Future Mob, Embrace & SAFE present Danny Howells and Dig Deeper Miami 2011
The Annual Marathon Extravaganza.

Danny Howells 7 Hour Set All Danny. All Night.

Room 2: Saw Recordings Miami 2011
Satoshi Tomiie
Hector Romero
Luca Bacchetti
& Friends

(The space formerly known as Groove Jet)

Tickets On Sale Now.

embracepresents.com

Planet E and Desolat Welcome To Miami 3/23/11

Wednesday, March 23, 9:00pm – 5:00am
Louis Lounge
2325 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida

Planet E & Desolat kick off the big Miami festivities in double D style!

Carl Craig Loco Dice Martin Buttrich Stacey Pullen

In 2011, Carl Craig’s Planet-E will be 20 years old and to celebrate Carl Craig is taking Planet-E on tour throughout the world for the first time, ever. He will be joined by his musical friends and colleagues. One of the leading electronic music labels in the history of the genre, Planet E, is taking a moment to celebrate and share a bit of its history, before getting back to the business of looking forward to the future with Detroit’s one and only Stacey Pullen, who continues his ambassadorship for his city. Stacey is busy working on numerous projects including a remix on Desolat.

Loco Dice and Martin Buttrich will be on hand to demonstrate the cutting edge musical vision of Desolat, their label based in Düsseldorf, Germany. Come along and sample Desolat’s eclectic reduced grooves and atmospheric textures – from Berlin dub-techno and Chicago boompty house legends to the most interesting newcomers from Southern and Eastern Europe and South America – at the first party of a tough Miami weekend @ Louis Lounge.

*Very limited capacity. presales highly recomended.

Flying Circus Miami 2011 3/23/11

Wednesday, March 23, 12:00pm – 5:00am
Nikki Beach
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Limited Advance $35 Tickets Now On Sale!

SAFE & Future Mob in lust with Supernature Music proudly present their original love child..
Flying Circus Miami 2011
The 4th Annual Nikki Beach All Day+All Night Bonanza
15 Hours of Music
Audiofly
Lee Burridge
Nic Fanciulli
Davide Squillace
Radio Slave
Damian Lazarus
Jamie Jones
Matthias Tanzmann
Art Department
Matt Tolfrey
Guti (Live)
Tini
Luca Bacchetti
Alex Niggemann
Lazaro Casanova
Carola Pisaturo
Andres Dyer
+ More

Press RSVP contact: Lainie Copicotto: lainie@aureliagroup.com

updates & such: http://twitter.com/SAFEmusic

@MiamiBites #MarchMadness Brunch with @AnglersResort 3/19/11

Sponsored by Soul Of Miami!
Saturday, March 19 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Angler’s Boutique Resort
660 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach FL

RSVP on Tweetvite.

Sponsorship information here!

@MiamiBites is hosting a #MarchMadness Brunch with @AnglersResort at 660 at The Anglers on Washington Ave in #SouthBeach.

It is that time of the year called March Madness! Anglers has an amazing brunch menu and the most delicious drinks around. So we thought, why not host a March Madness Brunch Up! For brunch, they also have $25 all you can drink Mimosas and Blood Mary’s.

The first game of the day starts at Noon and the second game starts at 2:30pm. They have a great Plasm TV and a super comfortable lounge area to watch the games. Anglers has several incredible outdoor areas to enjoy brunch with your friends and new friends. So what college did you GO to or what team are you rooting for this year?

We will be hosting our Brunch Madness get together from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday March, 19th. This is a great opportunity to mingle with new folks, enjoy a delicious brunch, watch some college basketball and of course talk a little social media.

Each guest will arrive to a complimentary glass of champagne and Holey Donuts for the table which are hand made and addictive. All you have to say is Miami Bites! They also have a great Foursquare special to check out!

We look forward to seeing U Saturday! Make sure you at least say Hi to Steve Green when you arrive.

Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show 3/25-28/11

Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show
March 25 – 28, 2011
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL
(just east of Meridian Avenue at 17th Street)
www.homeshowspecials.com

Friday & Saturday: Noon-10:30 pm
Sunday: Noon-7:30 pm
Monday: 6:00 pm-10:30 pm

Miami’s premier home improvement event returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center. Thousands of products and services will be on display in one convenient location.. The Home Design & Remodeling Show is a unique marketplace that enables homeowners to experience the products and services first hand, talk one-on-one with the experts and get personalized advice to plan individual home improvement projects. From easy-to-implement redesigns to full renovations, the wide variety of displays will provide inspiration to improve, update and renovate the home. Consumers can shop onsite, compare products in person and save with the special show prices offered throughout the event.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THE TRADE.

This year’s show will feature: Andrew Downward from HGTV’s Divine Design
Andrew will show how to totally change a room for under $100 and love it!
Complimentary seminars will be held at 1:00 & 4:00 pm Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27th.

Wine and Cheese Nights at the Show
Enjoy The Home Design & Remodeling Show during the Wine and Cheese Nights, Friday and Monday. Purchase a glass of wine at the Wine Bar and enjoy complimentary cheese.

Celebrity Designer Showcase
Elegant designer showrooms will be created for South Florida media personalities.

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Funkshion Fashion Week Miami 3/22-26/11

March 22-26, 2011
Events and shows to take place at the tents built on the sand at 10th and Ocean Drive
For almost every event/show hundreds of people can rsvp to the website and attend, free of charge.
www.funkshion.com

March 22nd 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Media Reception (pick up passes, cocktails, etc)
Eden Restaurant
23rd and Collins. (210 23rd).
Media Only.

March 22nd, 8PM
Richie Rich and Pachi Lake will host a kick-off dinner party.
Eden restaurant on 23rd and Collins.
The public can attend but will need to book a table at the restaurant. www.edensouthbeach.com

March 23rd Opening Night
8:00PM Sexxy Pop by Richie Rich and Pachi Lake
9:00PM Villionaire by Richie Rich. Creative director – Angelo Lambrou
Runway fashion shows followed by an after party in tents until Midnight.

March 24th
1PM -3PM Multiple, consecutive fashion shows by Miami International University of Art and Design Students
7PM -11PM Italian TV Moda runway show with designs from Roberto Cavalli, Vivienne Westwood, Blumarine
Iceberg, Alberta Ferretti, Moschino, Stella McCartney, Byblos, Parah and VDP. This is a 2hr fashion show made for TV with LIVE performances.

March 25th
7PM -11PM Fashion Loves Haiti: Changing the perception of fashion through Haiti’s leading designers.
As a follow up to last year’s Earthquake Relief Show for Haiti, these designers will exhibit an array of fashion talents and achievements. The presentation will shine the light on the island and the role that Fashion can play in the rebuilding efforts. This will be an exceptional display of creativity beyond all odds while overcoming numerous adversities. A special presentation by Michael Capponi on the work he has accomplished in the past year.

March 26th Sold Out For The Public – Covering Media only
2PM-11pm Funkshion Presents Masquerade Motel
Featuring Fashion Shows By Indashio And The Blonds That Will Coincide With A Performance By Swedish House Mafia

As with every year, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, will fuse music and fashion and like no other city in the world could do.
This is Fashion Week – Miami Style!

Funkshion – Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrates its 16th season with an amazing line up of shows, benefits, and concerts. The, two block long, state of the art fashion and event tents will be built directly the sand, with an entrance on 10th Street and Ocean Drive in Lummus Park in the heart of Miami Beach, Fl. The venue will feature three unique spaces with a large court yard for sponsor activations in the main area.

FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a four day/evening long event that provides 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. Designers will integrate music into their shows, many personally selecting their favorite celebrity DJs and bands to preside over their runway shows.

Events and shows to take place at the tents built on the sand at 10th and Ocean Drive
As with every year, we make many events and shows available to the public. For (almost) every event/show hundreds of people can rsvp to the website and attend, free of charge. The only exceptions would be the dinner party by Richie Rich where the dinner reservation would be needed. Also Saturday night, unless more tickets become available the entire evening is sold out.

Giacomo Gates, the Touchstone of Jazz Vocalists 3/23-24/11

Giacomo Gates Swinging Florida in March…
…while swinging through Florida!
Monday, March 23, 2011 9pm-1am
Blue Jean Blues
w/ The Danny Burger Trio
3320 NE 33RD St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
bluejeanblues.net

Tuesday, March 24, 2011 9pm-1am
Van Dyke
w/ The Danny Burger Trio
846 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139
thevandykecafe.com

Giacomo’s is inviting YOU to join him for the coolest, swingingest, live jazz to be heard anywhere.

Buy Giacomo’s Luminosity CD

Be sure to read the Spotlight Feature on Giacomo in this month’s edition of Jazz & Blues Florida!

Jazz & Blues Florida

MOCA Shakers After Party Studio at The Shelbourne 3/17/11

MOCA Shakers After Party
Thursday, March 17 at 10pm
Studio at The Shelbourne (located in the basement)
1801 Collins Avenue

MOCA Shaker and above members only please. RSVP or call 305 893 6211

Hosted By Ivonne Ronderos and Dawn Esposito
MOCA Shakers and above members and their guests are invited to join us for the official MOCA Opening After Party.

Enjoy signature cocktails by Grey Goose Vodka , Karoake at Studio and celebrate with local Miami artists from our exhibition Open Process and At Capacity on display March 17 – June 5.
See website for further details www.mocanomi.org

Cocktails provided by Grey Goose Vodka
Music provided by Studio at The Shelbourne

Become a MOCA Shaker today, please visit www.mocanomi.org/moca-shakers

Nikki Beach Lifestyle and French Connection invite you to celebrate What Women Want 3/19/11

Nikki Beach Lifestyle and French Connection invite you to celebrate What Women Want
Saturday March 19th 2011, From 1PM to 4PM
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Fl 33139
www.nikkibeach.com

Nikki Beach, the premier global luxury lifestyle brand, is thrilled to announce the next installment of the wildly popular event What Women Want. The Miami Beach location will present its signature fashion series on Saturday, March 19 from 1pm-4pm. In what will be the most anticipated ladies afternoon out in Miami, this glamorous event, featuring a dazzling runway show, is centered around beauty, sweets, and shopping…the ultimate in pampering and indulgence for women.

The March 19 event will feature an exciting runway show of the highly anticipated 2011 Spring Collection of French Connection UK. Guests can sip champagne or a signature Nikki Beach cocktail and indulge in complimentary cupcakes by C&L Custom Cakes, enjoy a coffee tasting by Aroma Espresso and complimentary tarot readings by Sarah. Massage by Design will also be on site giving mini massages and eyebrow shaping. Planet Beach will be on hand offering product samples and passes to their spa. Stop by right when the event begins at 1:00 PM to admire a Lamborghini exhibition and check out some of the sexiest cars on the road, presented by Prestige Imports.

The French Collection UK 2011 Spring Collection show begins at 3:00 PM. Models are provided by Front Management, featuring hairdressing by Rossano Ferreti. Nikki Beach will also have its sexy live entertainment and DJ’s spinning the hottest beats throughout the day.

What Women Want is a not to be missed event for any woman in the know in Miami seeking a sultry afternoon of pampering and lounging. What Women Want is on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 4:00PM. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Maritza Solorzano at maritza.solorzano@nikkibeach.com, or visit www.nikkibeach.com .

About Nikki Beach
In 1998, Nikki Beach introduced the world to the ultimate beach club concept bringing dining, fashion, art, music and entertainment together. Over a decade later, Nikki Beach continues to make its mark in the world’s hottest addresses and trendsetting locales, recently claiming the #1 spot in Travel Channel’s World’s Sexiest Beach Bars. The Nikki Beach concept has transcended its international venues and grown into a global lifestyle company: a clothing line, a sun care and fragrance line, Endless Summers by Nikki Beach—which was launched at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival; Marketing and Public Relations Divisions; Global Sponsorships and Special Events; Nikki Beach Music; Nikki Beach Beauty, a VIP Membership card and concierge program; and a Hotel and Resorts Division with 10 new locations to open starting in 2012.
The Nikki Beach lifestyle can now be experienced in eleven cities, in nine different countries with more locations to come in the near future: Miami Beach, Florida; St. Tropez, France; Cannes, France; St. Barth, French West Indies; Marbella, Spain; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Marrakech, Morocco; Koh Samui, Thailand; Cabarete, Dominican Republic and soon Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information on Nikki Beach locations, please visit www.nikkibeach.com .

About French Connection
Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection set out to create well-designed, fashionable clothing that appealed to a broad range of customers, French Connection is now one of the strongest brands on the British high street, operation in over 25 countries. With more than 1500 outlets worldwide, French Connection is a truly global fashion brand.
www.frenchconnection.com

Miami International University of Art and Design presents Style ’11 Fashion 3/24/11

Miami International University of Art & Design presents…….Style ’11 Fashion
Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 1pm, doors open at 12pm.
Fashion Tent
8th and Ocean
Miami Beach.

Miami International University of Art & Design presents its Annual Student Fashion Show – Style 2011 as part of Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach – Show features the collections of over 100 future fashion designers. It also includes an accessory showcase featuring unique pieces designed by our Accessory Design program students.

Miami International University of Art & Design students will be presenting the Spring/Summer fashion collections Fashion Design, Accessory Design, and Fashion Merchandising.

Advanced ticket purchase required. Tickets are $25.00 for general admission and $10.00 for students with valid ID. Tickets may be purchased in the Financial Services Department of the University. Tickets will NOT be sold at the event. For more information on ticket sales please call 305.428.5960.

Miami International University of Art & Design is located near the heart of the arts district offering degree programs in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Accessory Design, Visual Arts, Photography, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, Audio Production, and Film & Digital Production. We also offer a Master of Arts degree program in Design & Media Management and Master of Fine Arts degree programs in Interior Design, Computer Animation, Film, Graphic Design and Visual Arts. For more information on Miami International University of Art & Design, visit us at www.mymiu.edu.
Miami International University of Art & Design is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of more than 45 education institutions located throughout North America. The Art Institutes system is America’s Leader in Creative Education providing an important source for design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. Several institutions included in The Art Institutes system are campuses of South University.

Naïla Collection at the Swim Show Miami 7/16-19/11

Naïla will be presenting for the second year its Spring/Summer 2012 collection in July at the Miami Swim Show.

Naïla features a resort wear line and a swimwear line for women, men and boys.

The line is an attainable luxury lifestyle brand defined by classic preppy tailored look.
Wanting to create stylish and wearable beachwear, Naïla is inspired by the beach lifestyle and sensibility induced by personal experiences, arts, travels and photography.

The Collection has received a lot of press and was recently featured in Sports Illustrated, Shape Middle East and WWD.

Miami Surf Archive Project Launch 3/24/11

Thursday, March 24th, 7pm
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL

The Miami Surf Archive Project will be having their official launch party Thursday, March 24th, at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. The intent of the launch party is to build awareness of the organization and its mission within the community. We are expecting a crowd of 200-300 individuals from ages ranging from 14-70 from various demographic and economic backgrounds, but all united by their love for surfing.

Within the scope of the event is included: a screening of historic surfing footage; a slide show of historic surf images; a display of historically significant surfboards; a ticketed bar serving beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic beverages; ticketed catering serving fish tacos and other fare; a raffle of donated items; and a musical performance. The party will also serve as a fundraiser to sustain the organization through the start-up phase.

Event Sponsors
42Below Vodka
Barefoot Wine and Bubbly
Kona Beer
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco and Burgers
Sector 9 Skateboards
Skull Candy
American Surf Systems
Sea Specs
Kulcha Shok Muzik
Surf Bus
Quiksilver
Athens Juice Bar
F1rst Surf Shop
Recon Paddleboards
Island Water Sports
South Beach Dive and Surf

El Coto de Rioja Paella Parade celebration for MIFF’s Spanish Films by Betty Alvarez

In celebration of the Spanish films for this year’s Miami International Film Festival, distinguished guests gathered on a paella parade called “El Coto de Rioja” This tasting event took place under the stars at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens following the premiere of Fernando Leon de Aranoa’s Amador. Local celebrity chefs and restaurants united themselves for this 1st annual celebration. This paella tasting showcased their paella-making skills in the spirit of friendly competition. Contenders vied for titles in categories ranging from Prettiest, Most Creative, and Best Use of Ingredients to a Paella Pleaser.

A portion of the ticket proceeds went to MIFF education outreach. Invited guests mingled with lovers of Spanish Cinema and experienced the bold flavors of Spain’s signature dish, Paella alongside its signature wine from Spain’s Rioja wine leader.

Participating Restaurants included Casa Juancho, Happy Wine, Por Fin, Xixon and many more.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Rot10 Invades Miami 3/26/11

Rot10 Invades Miami
March 26th 2011, 9pm – 5am
Maxine’s Lounge
1732 collins ave (at 17th street)
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.catalinasouthbeach.com
FREE

Rot10 Musik is proud to invite you to our 1st Ultra Musik week event. We will be celebrating the release of our Rot10 Invades Miami Volume 1 compilation with DJ sets by:

Mr. Skeleton |Electro/Bass|
Mr. Vega |Electro|House|Techno|Club|
ETC!ETC! |Electro|House|Techno|Club|
Kid Cedek |Electro|House|Hip Hop|Dubstep|

Special guests Mystereo
More TBA

Free copy of the compilation with RSVP
Sponsors
BUZZ
Self Less Murder Clothing
Unique Squared
Bomb Clothes
So High On Life

$2.50 Mini-Concerts At New World Center 3/19/11

$2.50 Mini-Concerts
Friday, March 18
and Saturday, March 19
at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
New World Center

All tickets $2.50

$2.50 Mini-Concerts are back and now better than ever in our new campus! Join us at the New World Center for these half-hour concerts that will feature selections from Mendelssohn’s dreamy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Haydn’s Symphony No. 56 and Prokofiev’s “Classical” Symphony. Don’t miss this musical adventure designed with you in mind.

Click here for tickets!

Texas De Brazil Cigar Dinner 3/24/11

Gurkha Cigar Dinner At Texas De Brazil Miami Beach
Thursday, March 24, 2011
7:30 PM Reception
8:30 PM Dinner
Texas de Brazil Miami Beach, FL
At the Marina
300 Alton Rd.
Miami Beach, FL
305.695.7702

COST: $95 per person, all-inclusive
Must be 21 or older

RSVP to Michael Burstein michaelburstein@texasdebrazil.com or 561-309-4436.

Texas de Brazil’s Miami Beach location announces an exciting dinner in partnership with world-class Gurkha Cigars in celebration of their new cigar, “Seduction.” Guests will enjoy a special welcome reception by Gurkha Cigars owner Kaizad Hansotia followed by a three-course dinner, libations and cigar-rolling on the patio overlooking spectacular marina views.

Gurkha is widely known as one of the best cigars in the world. Similar to fine wine, the premier cigars are a result of utilizing the best tobacco and proper aging. The tobacco aging process can last from five to ten years, but is critical to the excellent taste of all Gurkha cigars.

About Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil is family owned and operated. Started in 1998, the company has quickly grown into one of the country’s premier Churrascarias, currently operating 17 domestic locations and one international location. The restaurant’s menu consists of 15 grilled meats; all prepared in the traditional Brazilian method over an open flame and carved tableside by the restaurant’s authentically costumed Gauchos, as well as an elaborate salad area, wine list, dessert menu, full liquor bar and private rooms available for special functions. Future growth includes planned locations Fort Lauderdale, Detroit, Westchester, Salt Lake City, Trinidad and Puerto Rico. For more information please visit www.texasdebrazil.com

Winning at ArtCenter No Relation to Charlie Sheen Opens 4/9/11

Winning!! — Artcenter/South Florida’s 9th Annual Winning Art! Raffle Exhibit Opens
Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
800 Lincoln Road

Big Draw Slated for May 7; Works for Bid Online and On View in Main Gallery – Miami Beach

ArtCenter/South Florida launches the 9th Annual Winning Art! benefit raffle. The opening reception slated for Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at 800 Lincoln Road will showcase contemporary works up for bid by forty of ArtCenter’s artists-in-residence. In the wake of damages caused by a recent fire in artist Nina Surel’s space, also affecting Alex Heria and Natasha Duwin’s studios, the non-profit gallery is counting on this year’s event to rally renewed support for its artists and programs.

At a humble $10 per raffle ticket, patrons will have the opportunity to bid on their choice piece, donated by an established or emerging professional resident artist. The math is simple: the more tickets purchased, the higher the odds of winning. With works currently on view at www.artcentersf.org and at the gallery from April 8 until May 8, the big draw will take place on Saturday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the main gallery. Admission to the raffle event is $20 or free for ArtCenter members (raffle ticket costs additional).

More About ArtCenter/South Florida Membership
For more than 25 years, ArtCenter/South Florida members have enjoyed the benefits of an enriching program, including behind-the-scenes studio visits with artists, invitations to exclusive events and discounted tuition for a variety of encompassing art classes. ArtCenter members not only take part in bringing contemporary art to the community, the membership program allows ArtCenter to generate valuable job opportunities for artists and educators, as well as free art programs for at-risk youth.

About ArtCenter/South Florida
Established in 1984, ArtCenter/South Florida (located at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that provides subsidized studio and exhibition space as well as teaching opportunities for emerging and career artists in their facilities at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The mission of the ArtCenter is to advance the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture in South Florida while providing affordable programming and work-space for professional artists. ArtCenter/South Florida is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. For further information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

arteamericas – Complimentary Entrance Courtesy of Soul Of Miami 3/25-28/11

arteaméricas

March 25-28, 2011
Miami Beach Convention Center
1900 Convention Center Drive
Hall D
Miami Beach, FL   33139

Friday – 12pm – 9pm
Saturday – 12pm – 8pm
Sunday – 12pm – 7pm
Monday – 12pm – 5pm

arteamericas brings the best Latin American art to Miami for the 9th year in a row.

arteaméricas, the premier fair of art from Latin America, will be returning for its ninth consecutive year. Starting on Friday, March 25th through Monday, March 28th, 2011, arteaméricas will showcase the latest trends in paintings, sculpture and multimedia from contemporary artists as well as renowned masters at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

“arteaméricas has been the most respected Latin American art fair since it’s inception. We’re proud of this distinction, and for that reason, we raise our standards every year, create innovative projects and recruit the best galleries out there,” says Leslie Pantín, President of arteaméricas.

The best galleries from all over Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe will be participating. The four-day arteaméricas event will feature works by internationally recognized artists and sculptors. Likewise, vanguard contemporary artists will be on hand in order to exhibit their works as the latest in Latin American modern art.

arteaméricas will be a place where art collectors and art professionals alike will gather among the present trends in paintings, sculptures, and conceptual art multimedia that distinguish the region’s art. In 2011, the fair will have close to fifty galleries taking up more than 80 spaces and showcasing more than 300 artists. The artists represented by the galleries hail from every country in the Americas and Spain. This year, the fair organizers are developing a special tribute to Mexico.

“For 2011, we envision better sales for our galleries,” stated Emilio Calleja, Vice President of the fair. “The economy is improving; the art from Latin American is getting more exposure and a gaining higher value. Our primary goal is to ensure that our galleries are satisfied with the outcome of their participation.”

As in past years, arteaméricas has set up a Selection Committee, consisting of Julia Herzberg, an internationally renowned curator from New York; Angel Felix, Director of the Cultural Program of the Interamerican Development Bank; and Leonor Amarante, an acknowledged curator and critic from Brazil. Carol Damian, Director of the Frost Museum, has been in the committee since the fair’s first year and is a member once again. All four carefully evaluate every gallery and their artists, in order to continue to raise the quality of the fair.

Conceived and organized by Dr. Herzberg, arteaméricas 2011 will bring back Art Talks, a series of four discussion tables aimed at furthering the understanding of the visual arts, biennial productions and collecting practices. The panels are structured to promote reflection and critical analysis of issues relevant to biennial directors, curators and artists, as well as the formation of private and public collections. Topics will include: Contemporary Art Scene; Biennials; Private Collectors and Public Collections; and Diverse Artistic Voices.

Art Talks 2011 will take place in the newly-created Salón arteaméricas. This area will have theater-type seating where lectures will also be presented to the fair’s attendees. Lecturers will include Carol Damian and Ricardo Pau-Llosa, among others. Salón arteaméricas will also be showing video art throughout the fair’s four day run, in addition to book presentations.

In 2011, arteaméricas will introduce its NewArt section, featuring an exhibition by the Miami Art Museum. This special project will highlight works of new and upcoming artists in the Latin American art scene. In addition, the fair is organizing a curated space that will depict the violence in Central America through the eyes of artists, as well as a curated space specially created for Cuban art.

www.arteamericas.com

 

WALL Lineup for Miami Music Week 2011 3/22-26/11

Wall Miami Heats Up For Miami Music Week
Tuesday, March 22 – Saturday, March 26, 11:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
WALL Miami
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.938.3130
www.wallmiami.com

WALL Miami is proud to present its lineup for Miami Music Week 2011, the week-long showcase of electronic and alternative musical events that attracts thousands of fans from around the globe. The decadent lounge inside W South Beach will host a series of renowned DJs and performers, and will also introduce new beats from some of the freshest faces in the music industry.

Tuesday, March 22
Favela Beach special edition with Rossone and Lil Jonwith guest Tinie Tempah

Wednesday, March 23
The CR2 Record Label party featuring Chuckie + Mync, Yolanda Be Cool, Poet Name Life & Ammo with Black Eyed Peas Tour DJs Dan Castro, Ben DJ, DJ Wady and Staffod Brothers

Thursday, March 24
The Size World Tour launch party will present Steve Angello, AN21 & Max Vangeli, Third Party and Matteo Di Marr

Friday, March 25
Rony Seikaly and Butch will keep guests on their feet all night

Saturday, March 26
The Masquerade Motel Aftershow with Swedish House Mafia and friends

*Tickets can be purchased for Tuesday, March 22, Wednesday, March 23, and Friday, March 25 at www.wanttickets.com.

*Tables reservations only for Thursday, March 24 and Saturday, March 26. To reserve a table email rsvp@wallmiami.com.

About WALL
A throwback to carefree decadence, boutique lounge WALL, at W South Beach Hotel & Residences, has proven to be an impenetrably exclusive boite in the heart of South Beach. WALL is located at 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139. Operating hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening from 11:00 p.m. until 4:30 a.m. To make table reservations please call 305.938.3130. For more information please visit www.wallmiami.com.

About KNR Group
Established in 2006, KNR Restaurant Group, KNR Food Concepts and KNR Bar Concepts have created critically acclaimed restaurant concepts Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, Sosta Pizzeria | Enoteca, Solea (recently nominated to become a semi-finalist for James Beard Best New Restaurant of the Year), and famed nightlife venues Bar None, Mynt, Mokai and most recently, WALL. KNR Group manages all food and beverage at the W South Beach and new projects by KNR include Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, Kastel and Bar d’Eau in the new Trump Soho, where KNR manages all food and beverage of the Trump Soho Hotel.

Founders Karim Masri, Nicola Siervo and Rony Seikaly are recognized as industry impresarios responsible for singlehandedly revolutionizing South Beach and creating intimate hotspots designed to forever raise the bar of style and design. Their combined efforts have garnered the attention of The New York Times, Elle, People and Travel + Leisure among many other publications.

F.M.E Tri-Sexual Saturdays with Jessie and the Toy Boys and ISquare Live 3/12/11

F.M.E Tri-Sexual Saturdays with Jessie and the Toy Boys and ISquare Live
Saturday March 12, 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139

F. M. E. Tri-Sexual Saturdays

Hosted By:
Dan Sehres, Alan Randolph, Janet Jorgulesco, Aaron Gillego,
Carmine Dagnel, JP Souto & Rudy Rafuls

Live Performances by
Jessie and the Toy Boys and ISQUARE

Musique by DJ/Producer/ VJ

MAXIMUS 3000
“Mashups, Rock, Sexed up house, Live video performance mayhem”

Late Night Red Eye Chill out party till 5am

$10 Ketel One
Citroen & Oranje

VIP Table Reservation 305.785.5919

For More Information Visit Bar721.com #FMEBAR721
Follow us on Twitter @bar721

Dream in Green Living the Dream Anniversary Fundraiser 4/1/11

Celebrating Five Years of Building a More Sustainable Future!
Friday Apr 01, 2011 8:00 PM-11:00 PM
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL, FL 33140

Mingle amongst the who’s-who of sustainability and environmental finance at Dream in Green’s 5 Year Anniversary Fundraiser, ‘Living the Dream!’ Part of Sustainatopia 2011, the event is hosted by the eco-luscious Palms Hotel & Spa, and provides 3-hours of complimentary natural hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, live music and the Annual Green Innovator Awards, recognizing South Florida’s green innovators.

Buy tickets for Dream in Green’s ‘Living the Dream’ Anniversary Fundraiser

Blues Piano Great Henry Gray 3/11/11

Friday, March 11, 2011 – 8:30PM
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
Tickets & Additional Information

Henry Gray
and The Cats
1956-1968 Howlin’ Wolf’s pianist
2010 Living Blues Critic’s Choice Most Outstanding Musician
2006 NEA National Heritage Fellowship Award Winner
2005 Featured artist in Lincoln Center’s 1st “Blues” Concert “Blues Legends”
2002 – Four WC Handy Nominations
2002 Living Blues “Pianist of the Year”
40 year history of playing New Orlean’s Jazz Fest

Henry Gray may well be Louisiana’s oldest active legendary master Blues pianist. At 86, with a career that spans over six decades, Henry continues to deliver his rollicking, two-fisted boogie-woogie and passionate blues to people throughout the world.

Jazz & Blues Florida
www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

Cazwell Cocktail Reception at Base 3/11/11

Friday, March 11th, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
BASE on Lincoln Road

BASE on Lincoln Road will be hosting an exclusive Cazwell (Ice Cream Truck) performance and CD/DVD signing with complimentary Finlandia Vodka and Herradura Tequila cocktails from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 11th. Check out the latest adidas SLVR collection, while you move to the beats of DJ Cazwell’s fav tracks!

To RSVP, please email your name and number of guests to events@tebentertainment.com.

Cazwell will also be hosting a VIP afterparty at The Lords South Beach from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., where he will premiere his latest video.

See you this Friday!

Jellybean Benitez WMC Event to benefit SoBe Arts 3/12/11

Saturday at 10:00pm – Sunday at 3:00am
Yuca
501 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL

And God Created Woman / Wmc 2011 ~ Miami
Jellybean Soul & Ain’t Nuthin But A House Party Presents:
Benefiting::: Sobe Institute For The Arts

with Resident DJs:
Jellybean Benitez
Dj Francesca
Sabine Blaizin

along with special guest dj’s
Kamala
Jen Blaze

House Music All Night Long……
.Hosted By: Robbi, Evelyn Santos, Carson Kievman PhD, Jenique Burgos & Sandra Garcia

General Admission: $20.00
ANBAHP Members Free Before 11pm >>> $10 After 11pm
WMC 2011 Badge Holders F R E E All Night
ANBAHP Text Hotline ::: 917 754-2633

Advance Tickets:: To Guarantee Entrance Purchase Your Tickets Online Now.
Pre-sales are strictly for your convenience and guaranteed entry
Support Sobe Arts :::: http://sobearts.org/
Facebook – http://facebook.com/DJjellybeanbenitez

Inquires::: Info@Jellybeanmusicgroup.Com

A Tribute To Your Fresh showcase by Ariel Cruz 3/13/11

“A Tribute To Your Fresh” showcase by Ariel Cruz
Sunday March 13, 2011, 7-11pm
Bar 721
721 N. Lincoln Lane Miami Beach, FL
Meetup Page.

Will be displaying the collection of the Top 25 DJ’s in the world by Ariel Cruz at “Bar721” on Sunday Evening March 13 at 7pm.

His collection “A Tribute to Your Fresh” was inspired by his love of House Music and those who have supported him in his journey as an artist/designer.

We have an exclusive invitation to this one time event prior to the signing and gifting of these paintings to the respective Musical Artists that they represent. Through-out the evening we may expect to have appearances of some of the world’s Heavy-weight House DJ’s including Louie Vega, Oscar G, DMS12, & Todd Terry.

The striking beauty of this collection as well as the social conscious message behind it has touched art lovers in the Miami art scene and has solidified Ariel as a promising up and coming artist in the Miami art scene.

This is a 25 piece collection so please be ready to expect any of these artists to appear at any time to receive this amazing gift. (Photos of the collection will be sent out as well!)

This collection was featured at the “W” South Beach Hotel Sept 27th,2010

This was huge accomplishment for Ariel to have his work featured amongst the private collection that is housed in the “W” South beach Miami Hotel with artists like Andy Warhol, Jean Basquiat, Danny Clinch to name a few.

This event is sponsored by Bar721 & Wynwood Art Lovers via SocialMedia305 Events
We will be enjoying 2×1 drink specials till 9pm and complementary Hors d’oveuvres .

Music will be provided by DJ Manic:
Combining a blend of skill, ability to read the dance floor and dynamically control the energy. His particular taste in music allows him to be diverse, exciting and on the cutting edge.As co-producer of the song “Never Ending” along with Ronnie Ventura and Alan Scott Plotkin featuring Latrice Verrett, it debuted at “Hot Shot Breakout” ( #31) on the Billboard Dance charts

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Troy Roberts Nu-Jive 3/10/11

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive, Thursday March 10, at 9 PM, on the occasion of the release of their new CD, “Nu-Jive”. The band fetures Troy on saxes, Silvano Monasterios on piano, Eric England on bass, and David Chiverton on drums. The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach. For more information, call (305) 534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has recently relocated to the USA. Having completed a Masters and currently teaching part-time at the University of Miami, Troy recently won two consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, two consecutive West Australian Music Industry Awards, was the only Australian finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule around Australia, Europe and the USA.

Having shared the stage with greats such as Sammy Figueroa (performing on his Grammy-nominated album, The Magician), Robby Ameen, Lew Soloff, Lauryn Hill, James Morrison, Kevin Mahogany, Slide Hampton, Gary Bartz, Geoff Keezer, Rodney Whitaker, Carl Allen, Dennis McCrell, Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, Troy recently released his third album, The XenDen Suite – an 8-part composition for jazz quartet and string quartet – and also his first DVD – a live concert performance of The XenDen Suite.

Troy leads the exciting nu-jazz project, Troy Roberts’ NuJivee, which features some seriously talented young Miami-based artists, while showcasing Troy’s original compositions – an eclectic concoction of jazz, groove, Latin and neo-soul. In March 2011 they released their first CD, “Nu-Jive”.

WMC at Lords South Beach

Winter Music Conference Events
1120 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Wednesday, 3/9 – DETOX Winter Music Conference Kick-Off Party: 9pm-12am. Hosted by AC & Adora with DJs until midnight.

Thursday, 3/10 – Post-Awards Party for Shelley Novak Awards (Best Drag Queens on the Beach!): 10pm. Hosted by Ladyfag (NYC). Free, at Cha Cha Rooster.

Friday, 3/11 – Cazwell Music Video Premiere: 10pm. Marco Ovando & Lords South Beach present the World Premiere of Cazwell’s new music video, “Get My Money Back.” Directed by Marco Ovando and featuring The Ice Cream Truck Boys. Followed by party with special DJ set from Cazwell.

Saturday, 3/12 – Flirtation Women’s Pool Party: 12pm. A pool party for women who love women, presented by Sunkissed Productions. No Cover.

Sunday, 3/13 – Punch Brunch with new host Kevin Aviance. 11am-3pm. Join hosts Tony Ferro, Chris Aguilar, and Sookie Stackhouse every Sunday for $20 per person pre-fixe brunch, which includes two mimosas or Bloody Marys.

Krel Pop Up Shop Opening Party 3/9/11

Special Opening Party
March 9th 6pm – 9pm “A Night of Quickies”
KREL pop up at LACE Beauty Lab
500 South Point Drive, ste, 120
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Get sexy in a flash. Custom couture starting at $30 and a mani-pedi for only $25, while you wait.
Happy ending guaranteed.
Now till March 30, 2011
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 8 pm

Come get pampered while listening to great grooves. Miami’s music month brings KREL & LACE together with a KREL pop up shop at Lace Beauty Lab! Appointments and walk-ins are welcome for all services.

Miami’s premiere designer Karelle Levy, designer of KRELwear, and the company’s official spokes model Anna Elizabeth bring you fashion, glamour, & beauty, for the musical month of March. Lace owner Anna Elizabeth is excited to host a series of events and parties alongside Karelle Levy, KRELwear designer. A series of fun, relaxing and tantalizing events will be happening through out the month featuring a variety top female djs and musicians.
Call to make your appointments for fabulous custom quickie couture pieces, sewn while you get your mani-pedi. Feel free to make your appointments for quickie couture, manicures, pedicures, facials, wax, and all your beauty needs. Check out specially picked KREL pieces: hand loom one of a kind dresses, play suits, separates, hot shorts and KRELwear basics, perfect for dancing the night and day away, or just because.

SPECIAL PRICES FOR THIS MONTH!

Hot Tips for the Month: Buy $250 or more of KREL and get a complimentary quickie manicure or discounts on all other services.

Cirque Du Pool Pre-Pool Promotional Party 3/19/11

Saturday, March 19th, 2011 1-6pm
Pre-Pool Promotional Party at
Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge
488 Ocean Drive
2 Tickets Given Away Live!

To RSVP to one of our promotional events -OR- if you are interested in our Competitve Sales Opportunities = You Make Cash Money through Selling Tickets for our event -OR- if you are interested in your business or services being involved in this and/or future events of this caliber and to talk about the Sponsorship Benefits, Kindly email MyPublicist@hotmail.com with Cirque du Pool Party in the Subject Line.

Official Participating Sponsors: Alexander, Ink., Angel Squads, Bacardi, Electra Management Talent & Special Events Management, Enerdesigns Media, Gusto Vino & Caffé Miami Beach, Hitogram Media, Inc., Ocean Drive Magazine, Ocean Wave Video, Pam DJs, Pop Artist Michael Perez, Radio 4by4.com, Sofi Magazine, Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge, Uncle Sam’s, VH1 Save the Music Foundation, Village Caterers, Visual Intake Graphics, Zhantra Dancers

Cirque Du Pool Pre-Party with National Security Administration Models at Uncle Sam’s 3/16/11

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 1-4pm
National Security Administration Models
Uncle Sam’s 1141
Washington Avenue
South Beach
2 Tickets Given Away Live!

To RSVP to one of our promotional events -OR- if you are interested in our Competitve Sales Opportunities = You Make Cash Money through Selling Tickets for our event -OR- if you are interested in your business or services being involved in this and/or future events of this caliber and to talk about the Sponsorship Benefits, Kindly email MyPublicist@hotmail.com with Cirque du Pool Party in the Subject Line.

Official Participating Sponsors: Alexander, Ink., Angel Squads, Bacardi, Electra Management Talent & Special Events Management, Enerdesigns Media, Gusto Vino & Caffé Miami Beach, Hitogram Media, Inc., Ocean Drive Magazine, Ocean Wave Video, Pam DJs, Pop Artist Michael Perez, Radio 4by4.com, Sofi Magazine, Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge, Uncle Sam’s, VH1 Save the Music Foundation, Village Caterers, Visual Intake Graphics, Zhantra Dancers

Cirque Du Pool Apertivo Party with Art Music Food and Wine 3/8/11

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 7-11pm
Apertivo Party with Art Music Food & Wine at
Gusto Vino & Caffe
959 West Avenue
South Beach
2 Tickets Given Away Live to Cirque Du Pool Party

To RSVP to one of our promotional events -OR- if you are interested in our Competitve Sales Opportunities = You Make Cash Money through Selling Tickets for our event -OR- if you are interested in your business or services being involved in this and/or future events of this caliber and to talk about the Sponsorship Benefits, Kindly email MyPublicist@hotmail.com with Cirque du Pool Party in the Subject Line.

Official Participating Sponsors: Alexander, Ink., Angel Squads, Bacardi, Electra Management Talent & Special Events Management, Enerdesigns Media, Gusto Vino & Caffé Miami Beach, Hitogram Media, Inc., Ocean Drive Magazine, Ocean Wave Video, Pam DJs, Pop Artist Michael Perez, Radio 4by4.com, Sofi Magazine, Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge, Uncle Sam’s, VH1 Save the Music Foundation, Village Caterers, Visual Intake Graphics, Zhantra Dancers

Cirque du Pool Party 3/26/11

Cirque du Pool Party
Saturday, March 26, 2011 from Noon-10pm
Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge & Private Rooftop Pool Deck
488 Ocean Drive
South Beach Miami, FL 33139

In partnership with Terrace Bar Cigar Lounge
VH1 Save the Music
Pop Artist Michael Perez, Radio 4by4.com
An Alexander Ink. and Electra Management Event
National Security Administration (N.S.A.) Presents
“Cirque du Pool Party”

A Cirque du Soleil Inspired Show
Live Performances, Tall Shots, Live Painting by Pop Artist Michael Perez, Massage ‘Angel Squads’ On Two Luxurious Levels including Private Rooftop Pool Deck
Hospitality Suite, Open Bacardi Mojito and Swarovski Champagne Bars, Live Performances, Grilling Station & Pool Butlers (with purchase of VIP ticket)

Full Views of the Ocean and Ocean Drive – An Event Oasis for Music Enthousiasts
To Benefit VH1 Save the Music with Live Broadcasting and Interviews on Global Internet Radio 4by4.com
Ralf Falcon (Miami)
Jason Perez (NY-Miami)
Radio 4by4 DJs Hito Mix (Miami) Ben LB (France) Johannes Drakenberg (Sweden)
Beats4Breakfast with Sonifox & Michael Block
Right in the Center of all the Ultra Weekend Festivities on South Beach!

Advanced Tickets {until March 20, 2011} VIP $80
Includes Open Bacardi Mojito Bar Noon – 2pm
Hospitality Suite with Swarovski Champagne Bar
Access to Pool Deck Grilling Station & Pool Butlers
Advanced $80 / $100 After March 20, 2011

General Admission $40
Includes Open Bacardi Mojito Bar from Noon-2pm
Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres
Advanced $40 [until March 20, 2011]
$50 March 20 – March 26, 2011
For Your Convenience Tickets are Available Online at www.radio4by4.com/cirquedupoolparty

We also make it a little bit easier and fun by throwing
Three Pre-Promotional Events with Live Music, Food, Live Broadcasting, Drinks, Entertainment & Ticket Giveaways !

Segafredo L’Originale WMC 20ELEVEN Event Schedule 3/8-13/11

Segafredo L’Originale WMC 20ELEVEN
EVENT SCHEDULE

Tues: Beppe Gioia & Friends
Wed: Good Times & Disco Revenge
Thurs: United Music 3 yr Ann Party
Fri: Sole Channel – It’s a Soul Thang!
Sat: Groove Parlor & Breakin’ It Down 8
Sun: Priti Soul Label Party & Segafredo All Stars Closing Party

Segafredo L’Originale – 1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
RSVP to www.sze-originale.com

Free Music Together Demo class 3/29/11

FREE Music Together Demo class!
Tuesday, March 29th, 4:00-4:45 pm
Playing the Game of Life Enrichment Center
7144 Byron Ave., 2nd floor
Miami Beach, FL 33141
www.PlayingtheGameofLife.com

FREE Music Together® Demo Class!

Music Together® is an internationally recognized music program where children and parents experience the joy of music through songs, dance, and instrument play.

Alisha has been teaching Music Together since 2004, and is excited to be offering her first Music Together classes here in Miami!

Come sing, dance and groove with us!

Please call 305-864-5237 or email Alisha@ecqc.biz to register for this FREE class! You can also check out our website at www.PlayingtheGameofLife.com!

Playing the Game of Life is licensed by Music Together LLC-www.musictogether.com

The Quorum 3/18/11

The Quorum
Friday, March 18, 2011, 9:00pm – 2:00am
The Townhouse Hotel Rooftop
150 20th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139-1904

Please join us as we celebrate our first event of the year.

There’s no better place to be during this time of year than on S. Beach, which is why we’re bringing the Quorum back to the Townhouse Hotel. The beautifully-renovated rooftop terrace gives all of our guests the opportunity to experience the best that this city has to offer in one exciting and enchanting evening.

Please arrive early as capacity is limited.

Drink specials will be complimented by the award-winning Bond St. sushi menu.

For more information, please visit the following sites:
www.townhousehotel.com
www.bondstrestaurant.com

Hype and Open House 2011 A WMC Event 3/11/11

“Hype” & Open House 2011 – A WMC Event
Friday March 11th 2011, 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.bar721.com

Friday, March 11th
Winter Music Conference Event!
DJ Manny Ward
DJ B’Ugo
DJ Chia

Performance by Stephanie Carcache & her Dancers!

“H Y P E” Fridays is South Beach’s Friday night and is packed every week!

Free Finlandia vodka drinks 10pm to 11pm.
Vodka bottle special $125!
Smoking is not permitted inside the venue.
There is no cover charge.

DJ Bryan Zero

Sobe Beats 3/9/11

Sobe Beats
Wednesday March 9th, 2011, 9pm
Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Join us for Jose de las Casas and Augusto Araujo’s first WMC event!!

Also teaming up with 3 other great local DJS on March 9th, @Bar 721, including MiamiMayhem’s own Andrew Ward, Miami Beach’s, Dandelion and MTV’s Newest DJ, J’Andres

Hosted By MTV & MIAMIMAYHEM

Event benefits Miami Beach Aids Walk.
Come out and support.

For VIP Table Reservations 305.785.5919
Follow us on Twitter @BAR721

Teknologique II Tuesday 3/8/11

Teknologique II
Tuesday March 8th, 2011, 10:00pm
Bar 721
www.bar721.com

Slanted Black Records, SoundGroove Records and Midnight Society Productions presents Teknologique II
Slanted Black 5 Year Anniversary Party

Featuring guest DJ/Producers
Josh Finley
Eric Tenalio
Jonas Koep
John Spinosa
Meticulous

and celebrating his 38th birthday Midnight Society featuring DJ/Producer Curtis Atchison

Hosted by Manny Ward, Craig Mitchell & Curtis Atchison of Slanted Black Records & SoundGroove Records.

Music starts at 10pm
No Cover!!

Follow us on Twitter @BAR721

Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas with live Orchestra at the New World Center 3/24/11

Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas with live Orchestra at the New World Center
March 24, 2011, 9:30 pm – 1:00 am
New World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL
www.synevent.com
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Tuzexx & Veni Vidi Vici Present: “Synesthesia”
A One Of A Kind Multi-Sensory Experience
Featuring Grammy Awarding Winning Artist “Dirty Vegas” At The Miami New World Symphony’s New World Center

Incorporating stimulation of the five senses, Synesthesia featuring Dirty Vegas presents a one of a kind experience never before seen in the United States.

During the month of Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival, Miami’s most anticipated music gatherings, a never before experienced fusion of the five senses will be presented at the New World Center designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Frank Gehry. Synesthesia will present the unique combination of a live 30-piece symphony orchestra performing with featured artists, while also incorporating visual projections by Laurence Gartel & Psyberpixie, together with scent creating technology previously only utilized by entertainment giants like Cirque Du Soleil and Disney.

One of Synesthesia ’s multi-sensory journeys will showcase a performance by Grammy Award winning artist Dirty Vegas. The second, featuring special guest, Michael Burian, takes attendees through a performance that highlights the history of House music.

This distinctive event will take place at Miami’s New World Center, the newest addition to Miami’s modern art scene. This multifunctional building, designed by Frank Gehry, was listed by BizBash as South Florida’s “most anticipated” venue of 2011.

“Miami is one of the music meccas of the world, events like the Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival bring thousands of music professionals and music enthusiasts to the Miami metro area” said Daniel Saro, founder of Tuzexx. “By satisfying five basic senses,” said Saro, “we are creating the “Ultimate Experience”, a show that sets new standards in the entertainment industry.”

Setting Synesthesia apart from any other event is its fusion between DJ and live orchestra performance as well as its incorporation of the five senses:

HEAR, the state-of-the-art performance hall was designed under the supervision of Grammy Award winning conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and critically acclaimed architect Frank Gehry to maximize the listener’s experience

SEE, Laurence Gartel, the father of digital art, and Psyberpixie VJ will use 280-degree projection capabilities to enhance visual experience

SMELL, the inclusion of scent creating technologies to enhance the overall experience

TASTE, dinner & cocktail pairing by Miami’s premiere chefs and mixologists for VIPs and sponsors before the show

FEEL, the experience of live instruments and their vibrations in an incredible setting.

Synesthesia takes place on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 10pm to 2am at the New World Center. For more information, including ticket information and VIP Packages, please visit www.synevent.com.

DIRTY VEGAS is a Grammy Award winning British house music trio made up of Ben Harris and Paul Harris on instruments and production and Steve Smith on vocals.

They are best known for their international hit single “Days Go By”, which gained mainstream popularity in a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse television commercial, and for remixing songs created by other artists.

Contact: www.dirtyvegas.com

DJ MICHAEL BURIAN is one of the most successful European DJs and producers. He holds three Czech DJ of the Year awards and is regularly featured at the world’s most prestigious festivals and parties like Creamfields and Sensation. Burian is a renowned mega-talent from Prague and is sponsored by Audi and Stanton in Eastern Europe. His singles regularly occupy top places in the prestigious sales charts and his tracks are supported by world best DJs. “…the Paul Oakenfold of Eastern Europe…”

Contact: www.michaelburian.com

LAURENCE GARTEL is considered the “FATHER” of the Digital Art movement around the world for over 35 years. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, Joan Whitney Payson Museum, Long Beach Museum of Art and in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History and the Bibliotheque Nationale. “Mr. Gartel taught Andy Warhol how to use the Amiga Computer, when he got the commission to do the cover of Debbie Harry’s (Blondie) album cover. Gartel had many associations with musicians such as Debbie Harry (Blondie) Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols), Stiv Bators (Dead Boys) Johnny Thunders (New York Dolls) Ace Frehley (Kiss) and Wendy O Williams (Plasmatics). And recently for Pop Culture stars Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. His ABSOLUT GARTEL commission for Absolut Vodka has graced the pages of “ART-IN-AMERICA,” “Artforum,” “Sothebys,” “Art and Auction,””Art “WIRED,” & “NY Magazine. Contact: gartel@aol.com

PSYBERPIXIE is world’s leading female VJ. She’s been Visualizing Music for the past 8 years, playing live with hundreds of Musicians and DJ’s in an array of music world wide. Some Musicians she’s worked and played with: George Clinton, P-Funk Band, Harry Waters, Jane’s Addiction, India Irie, Tommy Lee, MOBY, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto & Sasha. Contact: www.psyberpixie.com

TUZEXX is a multicultural entertainment and event production company focused on creating the “Ultimate Experience”. With a European attention to detail, we concentrate on building energy that takes you on a journey beyond your wildest fantasies. Tuxexx focuses on organizing events in unconventional environments to create entertainment phenomenons around the world.

“Tuzexx is here to connect the dots of the global music movement. Music erases borders of race, culture and religion. It is the missing link we were all looking for.”

–Tuzexx Founder Daniel Saro

Contact: daniel@tuzexx.com, www.tuzexx.com,

VENI VIDI VICI [“I came, I saw, I conquered”] is an event marketing and production company based out of Miami, FL. Focusing on emerging talents, unique artistic visions and creating cultural experiences, Veni Vidi Vici aims to bring a fresh prospective to the local and global event scenes.

“Veni Vidi Vici is committed to providing and creating events that go beyond the ordinary and which engage and inspire. We work closely with our clients to provide concise and complete event planning, marketing and production.”

– Veni Vidi Vici Co-Founders Ernesto Reyes and Erica Fickling

Contact: ernesto@vvvmiami.com, erica@vvvmiami.com, www.vvvmiami.com

Spring Fling Speed Mating 3/16/11

Spring Fling Speed Mating !
March 16, 2011, 7pm-10pm
Vinyl & Kai
1131 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.vinylkai.com

Back by Popular Demand!

On March 16, 2011, Vinyl & Kai will be hosting the hottest singles event on South Beach!
Here is the deal: $30 (early bird price) gets you in. $50 at the door.
* Includes 2 drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres.
* Score card to keep track of the hotties.
*Follow up email with contact information to include phone numbers and email addresses.
*The infamous DJ Chucky Brown mixing it up at the tables.
*Your favorite sweetheart movies on the large screen.

Sponsors include: InSense Miami, Equinox Gym, World Erotic Art Museum, Romance Parties, Gold Fellows, Pleasure Emporium and more!

Remember…this is not your abuelita’s speed dating event. Come for moral support, come for the drinks, come for the FUN!

Enjoy an amazing night with the hottest people at the hottest spot on the beach!

InSense Miami Social Media Boot Camp 3/27/11

InSense Miami’s Social Media Boot Camp
March 25, 2011, 11AM
Vinyl & Kai
1131 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.insensemiami.com

Can’t Tell the Difference Between a Tweet and Yelp?

Do You Want the Right Audience to Be Your Virtual Fans and Like Your Business?

Then get ready to see things clearer! InSense Miami presents a Social Media Boot Camp like none other! Join us Friday morning March 25, 2011 at Vinyl & Kai on South Beach

Spread the word! (Or you can Tweet it- We’ll show you how)

We will give you a full break down of what social media is, advice for promoting your company, effective tips for increasing your fan base and the tools necessary to make your company a success online and within the community. The three hour seminar is a workshop that demonstrates why social media is a vital part of marketing in today’s culture and answer all your questions of what works and why.

You will also hear from local expert professionals Sandi Abott from Xpresso Marketing, Ron Mann from Project SEOfrom and Christian Tang from Marketang Group. They will share their success stories and give you advice on how to achieve the goals you have for your company.

Register now to secure your spot!

$47 or $60 at the door – includes lunch. Please arrive for 11:00 AM for check in.

Arts at St Johns presents 2nd Sunday Jazz Concert 3/13/11

Arts at St Johns & St. John’s Church present
2nd Sunday Jazz Concert
March 13, SUNDAY, 3-5 PM
Arts at St Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Featuring:
Chuck Bergeron on Bass
Felix Gomez on piano
Nestor Zurita on alto sax

This jazz trio was created especially for the Arts at St John Jazz series and is composed of some great Miami jazz musicians. The music presented at this concert includes compositions by Corea, Davis, Parker, Evans, Coltrane, and others, as well as original compositions.

COST: $10 AT THE DOOR
$8 PREPAID ONLINE TICKET

www.artsatstjohns.com
Children 10-and-under free!
BRING A PICNIC BASKET WITH YOUR FAVORITE FOOD AND DRINK.

After the concert, take your friends to visit the Sandbar Lounge, one of our corporate sponsors.
And stay tuned to South Florida’s great jazz station, WDNA.

Fab Cocktail Party at The Raleigh 3/18/11

The Raleigh Cocktail Party
Friday, March 18th – 8pm
The Raleigh
1775 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
limited capacity, rsvp requested – rsvp@elanartists.com
Cocktail Fabulous Attire Suggested

Join us for an exclusive evening to celebrate our favorite event and creative friends. We will inspire you with fabulous cocktails, seasonal tastes, and invigorating vintage and modern sounds.
delectables – John Delucie of the Royal
live tunes – Carte Blanche, The Hudson Project, La Femme Classique
decor and performance vignettes by E squared concepts

Friday Night, March 18th, a wonderful event, for the coolest, most exclusive people in the city!!!

www.carteblanchesamples.com recently played for Kate Spade, Martha Stewart and the Oscar de la Renta Runway Show, and
www.thehudsonproject.com played the Tri Beca Film Festival

This will be a really amazing party.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Warmest Regards Always, Heather

Heather Davis Productions Inc
*Special events and promotions
*Entertainment and event coordinator
*Serial networking
*Exclusive guest list

VIP Magazine Launch Party at LIV 3/19/11

First Elite-only, Luxury Lifestyle Online Magazine, ‘VIP MAGAZINE’ to be Launched
March, 19th
LIV, Miami

www.VIPMagazines.com , the first luxury lifestyle online magazine designed exclusively for the elite will be launched this Saturday, March 19th at LIV, Miami.

Created by Michael Martin, Miami’s most influential promoter, VIPMagazines.com will suggest its upper-crust readers only the best, most sought-after places to eat, party and shop in Miami.

‘As a promoter, I have been working closely with a very demanding, influential clientele of both locals and jet-setters who fly off to Miami for the weekend. The idea of launching VIP Magazines had been on my mind for quite some time now, because while no existing magazine really reflects what Miami has best to offer, the market is huge.’ CEO of VIP Magazines Michael Martin says.

Targeted to a wealthy audience of socialites in search of the finest, trendiest entertainment, VIPMagazines.com will later offer a premium concierge service, allowing its members to have access to the most private venues and events.

With similarly high demand from socialites from throughout the Nation, VIP-Magazine will expand to New York City and Los Angeles in the coming months, with local teams covering and developing each edition.

‘Vip-Magazines is like no other existing magazine because of its top level of quality, its concept, and its unique services to members that will follow shortly after the launch. We feel very confident that the NYC and LA versions of VIP Magazines will be very successful also’, Marketing director for VIP Magazines Elisea Nir Wolff Said.

Sicilian Film Festival 6th Edition at Miami Beach Cinematheque 4/7-13/11

South Beach Meets Sicily at the 6th Annual Sicilian Film Festival
April 7 to 13, 2011
The Miami Beach Cinematheque
City Hall
1130 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, 33139

The most important cultural and social experience about Sicily in the world welcomes you for the 6th time!

For schedules, times, and all information visit www.SicilianFilmFestival.com
Visit us on Facebook: “Official Sicilian Film Festival”

Salvo Vincent Bitonti (Artistic Director), Laura Delli Colli (Cinema Journalist/Presenter), Franco Nero (Actor), and Emanuele Viscuso (President)
at the Gran Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido, Venice, Italy

For six days in April, the mercury will rise as South Beach meets Sicily at the 6th Annual Sicilian Film Festival (SFF) – April 7 to 13, 2011. The screenings will be held at the recently inaugurated Miami Beach Cinematheque located at the Historic City Hall, 1130 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139. It will be a feast for all senses and party for all, showcasing the best of Sicily: cinema, literature, art, fashion, food and wine, culture, history, and people.

Spearheaded by founder and president, Emanuele Viscuso, the SFF has grown from a small festival, developed in only a few weeks’ time, to the grand event it is today – an internationally recognized film festival organized and supported by contributors located around the globe.

An idea into action strengthened through partnership

The idea emerged after Viscuso received a request, from the Regione Siciliana (the Sicilian Film Commission) and by the Cultural Association, Ragusani nel Mondo, to showcase in Miami the works of Sicilian film directors. Describing his vision for the first festival held in 2006, he stated: “I imagined a kind of festival able to combine films and culture, entertainment and friendship, information and communication. From that moment real miracles started happening. Incredible supporters appeared magically. Instinctive love and tremendous appreciation for this idea were revealed by friends and sponsors. Extremely important people and institutions offered their help. Many professionals were happy to participate with their work and sustain. All this happened in a few days. I can say, I eye witnessed a miracle.”

Viscuso brings to the SFF a legacy of artistic contributions. Born in Palermo, Sicily, he is an artist and a cultural events organizer and promoter. His most famous piece is the 45 foot large sculpture Wave-Bridge On The Imaginary located at the Milan Malpensa international airport. His activity and international recognition goes from the field of music, design, art, photography, poetry, to architecture, urban planning and social causes. He represents private and public cultural institutions. He is also the founder of the International Festival of Organ Music in the Churches of the Historic Princedom of Castelbuono, Sicily. Viscuso has taken part in the Esperia STS-120/10A Mission, launched on October 23, 2007 from the NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida as delegate in Florida of Accademia Italiana della Cucina, a Cultural Institution of the Italian Republic. Thanks to his proposal and support on board the Space Shuttle Discovery, Node 2 – the interconnecting unit developed in Italy by Thales Alenia Space – and the ESA, the Italian Paolo Nespoli and other astronauts started their journey towards the International Space Station (ISS) bringing with them Italian and Sicilian food to offer to the other astronauts on the Station in orbit. The City of Miami Beach, where he has resided since November 2000, presented him with the Key to the City on October 17, 2007 as recognition for his cultural commitment to the community.

Salvo Bitonti is now entering his fourth year as Artistic Director for the SFF. Born in Syracuse, Sicily, he is a director, screenwriter and professor of theatre and film direction at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin and at Foggia University. He graduated in Greek drama from Bologna University. He has directed over forty plays in the most important theatres of Italy (Piccolo Teatro di Milano, Teatro Quirino, Rome), as well as in national (Todi Festival; Magna Grecia Festival, Taranto; Baroque Arts Festival, Genova) and international festivals in Tunisia, France. Spain and Egypt. An experimental director, he has researched the relationship between cinema and theatre, creating performances characterized by the use of multimedia on stage. He has also experimented with a contemporary interpretation of classical drama, especially Greek tragedy and lyrical theatre. He collaborates with the National Institute of Greek Drama, in Syracuse. His most notable awards include: Fiuggi Platea Award, as best director; City of Siracuse Theatre Award for his career. He is the author of Dioniso & Pirandello (Rome 1999) and has written articles on theatre and cinema for important Italian magazines such as Primafila and Parol. His short Phaedra, was screened in many international festivals and at the 2007 Sicilian Film Festival, it won the award as best short film. His last short is Helen, featuring Franco Nero and Mita Medici was presented in 2009 at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CA during the Los Angeles – Italia Film Festival.

A masterpiece of creative ingenuity
Featured films will be a selection of Sicily’s finest:
L’imbroglio nel lenzuolo (The Trick in the Sheets): by Alfonso Arau, with Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Geraldine Chaplin, et al.
Brief Synopsis: 1905 – Cinematography has reached Southern Italy and casts fear among the peasants who believe it is a devilish trick. They call it “l’imbroglio nel lenzuolo” (the trick in the sheet, as sheets were used as makeshift projection screens.) Marianna, an illiterate sorceress, finds out that she will be featured in a 6-minute long movie called “La casta Susanna” (“Chaste Susanna”) who will either enchant or enrage the audience with a spectacle of her bathing naked in a lake. Unsure of exactly what a cinematographer does, she cannot understand how her own image can be on the screen and believes that this “double” is someone like her trying to ruin her reputation among the villagers. “L’imbroglio nel lenzuolo” is a sensual comedy that will please all audiences.

Viola di mare (The Sea Purple): by Donatella Maiorca, with Valeria Solarina and Isabella Ragonese. Presented at the Venice Film Festival 2009
Brief Synopsis: Angela, isn’t like the other girls of her same age. She runs, smokes and fears nothing and nobody. All her feelings are for the young Sara. A forbidden relationship in a 19th century Sicily. Only a deceit – changing her outward appearance, disguising herself as a man – might be a solution.

Fughe e approdi (Getaways and Landings): A documentary by Giovanna Taviani presented at the Venice Film Festival
Brief Synopsis: Based on Taviani’s memories, the film documents life of fishermen and quarry workers living and working in the region surrounding the Aeolian islands during Fascist Italy.

Baaria: by Giuseppe Tornatore
Brief Synopsis: From the acclaimed director of Cinema Paradiso, comes an epic saga of life and death, love and hatred in a vibrant Sicilian town in the first half of the twentieth century. This film was nominated for Golden Globe in 2010.
Father: by Pasquale Squitieri with Franco Nero and Claudia Cardinale

An intellectual buffet
Film, literature, conversation, and food will converge.
“Sicilian Cinema’s Taste From Leopard to Baarìa” – An evening with recipes ‘stolen’ from the screen – a lecture by Laura Delli Colli, famous Italian cinema journalist and author of “The Cinema’s Taste” followed by a dinner featuring Sicilian dishes inspired by scenes from Lucino Visconti’s Leopard; Giuseppe Tornatore’s Baaria; and Donatella Maiorca’s Viola di Mare.

A bridge connecting two worlds
Through a cooperative effort by the Roberto Granata Foundation and the Sicilian Film Festival, a photographic exhibit titled: “Roberto Granata: Sicilian Photographer in Hollywood” will bring a touch of Hollywood glamour to South Florida. The display is a collection of Granata’s portraits of favorite celebrities such as: Anne Hathaway, Andie MacDowell, Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, and Isabella Rossellini. Granata’s Foundation helps to support orphaned children in areas of the world that have been struck by earthquakes.

April 7, 2011 will be declared “Sicilian Film Festival Day” by the City of Miami Beach. In speaking about the 2010 SFF, Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor of Miami Beach, stated: “We recognize that through theatre, music and art, and love, boundaries are traversed and all nations learn to share each other’s works and get to understand and appreciate their different cultures. I believe [the Sicilian Film Festival] does a great deal for international relations.”

The evening will bring a ‘red carpet affair’ presenting directors and actors from each of the films including: Giovanna Taviani, Pasquale Squitieri, Franco Nero, Claudia Cardinale, Valeria Solarino, Isabella Ragonese, Donatella Maiorca, and Giuseppe Tornatore.

With the generous support of many and through a variety of presentations and events, the 6th Sicilian Film Festival will offer everyone an affordable, but stylish cultural experience served South Beach style!

Dive in Miami WMC Pool Party 3/11/11

March 11, 2011 from 12pm to 9pm
South Seas Hotel
1751 Collins Ave
Miami Beach

$15 general admission
$10 presale
Presale link.

DIVE makes its return to South Beach for its annual “DIVE in Miami” extravaganza. And what better place to celebrate this annual pilgrimage to the deep than dancing under the sun (and stars) by the pool of the lovely South Seas Hotel. Featuring some of best players who have rocked the world renowned weekly party, DIVE, in San Diego over the past 6 years, music should be on point and representative ofDIVE’s signature sound:

DJ ALA (DIVE, San Diego)
Jamsteady (Gotsoul, Montreal)
Mark Grant (Blackstone, Chicago)
Lars Behrenroth (Deeper Shades, Los Angeles)
Brian Salazar (Housemen, San Francisco)
Carlos Mena (Ocha Records, San Francisco)
Mikeytown (Dive, San Diego)
Cris Herrera (Soul On Beat, San Diego)
Hallex.M (United Music, France) with live PA by Marissa Guzman (Juicy Luicy, San Francisco)

In association with Winter Music Conference, DIVE, Poolside Sessions, vitaminwater, Media Services NYC, The Joint, South Seas Hotel, Pilikia by the Pool
vitaminwater will be in full force at DIVE, keeping you cool and hydrated, giving you’re the dwnld on all the newest music, adding some extra spark to the parties, and connecting with the essential crowd (you!). keep checking @vitaminwater.com and Poolside Sessions on Facebook for all the event details and exclusive event photos, videos and coverage.

Art for All British Posters for Transport Member Preview And Reception 4/14/11

‘Art For All: British Posters For Transport’
Explores The Evolution Of Transport Posters In Twentieth-Century Britain
members’ preview and reception
April 14, 2011 at 6pm
The Wolfsonian
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

Exhibition to Open at The Wolfsonian–FIU April 15, 2011

Art for All presents more than eighty masterpieces from the Yale Center for British Art, many of them donated to the Yale Center by Henry S. Hacker, Yale College, Class of 1965. In addition, the installation will include works from The Wolfsonian collection that complement the exhibition. To inaugurate the show, The Wolfsonian is hosting a members’ preview and reception on April 14, 2011 at 6pm, featuring introductory remarks by the exhibition’s curator, Teri J. Edelstein.

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University presents Art for All: British Posters for Transport, an exhibition that explores the evolution of transport posters in twentieth-century Britain, and features outstanding examples executed for both the London Underground and the British railways. The exhibition, on view from April 15, 2011 through August 14, 2011, is organized by the Yale Center for British Art.

Art for All traces the changing graphic styles from the second decade of the twentieth century through the 1970s and highlights specific features such as the career of Edward McKnight Kauffer, the work of women artists, how the posters were initially displayed, and the larger implications of these advertising campaigns. “Art for All continues The Wolfsonian’s exploration of the role that graphic design—and design in general—plays in shaping our everyday life experiences,” notes Sarah Schleuning, The Wolfsonian’s curator. “The London Underground’s diverse yet distinct advertising campaign to encourage ridership and promote goodwill among citizens is considered one of the landmark design programs in modern history.”

In 1908 under the leadership of Frank Pick, the London Underground (later, London Transport), began a promotional campaign that became one of the most successful, adventurous, and best sustained branding operations ever attempted. The posters commissioned by Pick engendered goodwill and encouraged ridership on the public transport system. They also helped to foster a civic identity for the city of London.

A string of major artists, including Edward McKnight Kauffer, Frederick Herrick, Hans Schleger, and Anna Zinkeisen worked for Pick. From 1923—when numerous British railway companies were amalgamated into four lines: the Great Western Railway (GWR), the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) and the Southern Railway (SR)—until the nationalization of the railways in 1948, the “Big Four” followed Pick’s lead in mounting their own poster campaigns. While none of the British rail lines matched the scope and ambition of the Underground campaign, some of the same artists, such as Kauffer, and Walter Spradbery, also designed for the mainline railways. Other no less gifted artists, such as Tom Purvis and Frank Newbould, created extraordinary graphics for the railways.

The title of the show, Art for All, is taken from an exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1948 (organized by the V&A and London Transport), which featured original works of art, the maquettes for the posters. This exhibition contains the art truly seen by all: the posters themselves.

CREDITS
Art for All: British Posters for Transport is organized by the Yale Center for British Art and curated by Teri J. Edelstein, Principal, Teri J. Edelstein Associates Museum Strategies.

The Wolfsonian is located at 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL. Admission discount in effect through April 14, 2011: $5 for adults; $3.50 for seniors, students, and children age 6 -12; and free for Wolfsonian members, State University System of Florida staff and students with ID, and children under six. The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from noon-6pm; Friday from noon-9pm; and is closed on Wednesday. Contact us at 305.531.1001 or visit us online at www.wolfsonian.org for further information.

Boudoir Girls And Pin-Up Dolls 3/19/11

Boudoir Girls And Pin-Up Dolls
March 19, 201, 7pm to 11pm
Howard Austin Feld Gallery
309 23rd St. South Beach
TheBoudoirDiaries.com

Boudoir And Pin-up Photography

ART 33139 Presents: Meet the PIN-UP DOLLS at Howard Austin Feld’s Gallery Block Party… It will be a rockabilly time, with giggle water, the jukebox and an after party at Mokai… (right next door) Wear your favorite Pin Up/Boudoir outfit and you could win a $1000 H.A.F. Photo shoot! Palm Court 309 23 St South Beach March,19 7-11pm. Over 7000sq feet of exhibiting artists! Special exhibit by Tomas Loewy and Maria Lankina.

Hearts & Stars Gala at Shangri La Benefiting the Little Lighthouse Foundation 3/19/1

Saturday March 19,  8:00pm- 12:00am
Shangri La Mansion
17 North Hibiscus Island Drive
Hibiscus Island, Miami Beach, FL

Event Hosts: Buster and Miss Denmark 2010 Natalia Averina
Event Co-Chairs: Rob Sena and RS Schmitt
Board of Directors: Charlie Venturi, Robert Sena, Aaron Resnick, Aracibo Quintana
Sponsors: Grey Goose, Everlast, and Primp Salon

The Little Light House Foundation Presents the Second Annual “Hearts and Stars Gala”
Bringing Together Miami’s Best for One Night to Sip, Dance and Play all for a Good Cause

Rob Sena, R.S. Schmitt and Aaron Resnick invite you the Second Annual “Hearts and Stars Gala” event on Saturday, March 19 to benefit the Little Lighthouse Foundation. The goal of the Little Lighthouse Foundation is to seek, identify and provide support to South Florida children and families that have suffered health, educational and financial challenges.

Only in its second year, The Little Lighthouse Foundation has made strides for South Florida families. After raising over $100,000 in 2010, Hearts and Stars looks forward to another successful fundraising year. The prestigious event will be held at the beautiful SHANGRI LA waterfront mansion of George Wallner and will feature delectable bites, cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka, a fashion presentation by Luis Valenzuela, live music and an incredible auction.

Miss Denmark 2010 Natalia Averina will welcome guests and kick off the nights festivities. Renowned singer Shelly Renee and Agape with Nadia Harris will provide a live performance. Just in case that wasn’t enough, the evening will also feature a “surprise” musical guest.

Tickets and VIP tables can be purchased at www.thelittlelighthouse.org or by calling 305-438-7941.

The Little Lighthouse Foundation (LLF) seeks, identifies and provides support to children and their families with health, educational, and financial challenges. This support comes through the deployment of LLF trained volunteers and/or select financial contributions. Beneficiaries include children, families, and select child orientated charities throughout southern Florida. For more information visit www.thelittlelighthouse.org.

Photographs of NetUpNOW Follow Friday Live TweetUp on 3/4/11

NetUpNOW Follow Friday Live TweetUp at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa on Friday, March 4, 2011.  Had a great time and loved seeing so many fellow tweeters gathered together enjoying VeeV cocktails and yummy appetizers (the tomato and mozzarella was so good).  Looking forward to the next one!!!!!

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Photographs of Miami Beach Fashion Week on 3/4/11

Miami Beach International Fashion Week at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Friday, March 4, 2011.  We attended part of the 8:30 Men’s Showcase with the following designers: Mauricio Alberino-Dominican Republic, Robert Flores-Dominican Republic, Bata Spasojevic winner of the MBIFW designer competition at Banja Luka Fashion Fair in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Marithé & Francois Girbaud.

We also attended the 9pm International Eveningwear Showcase with presented the following designers:  Rocky Gathercole-Dubai, Franco Montoro– Venezuela, Patuna Bushyhead-Republic of Georgia, Damaris Rubio- Dominican Republic, Baron Levon Siamanto-USA and a Live preformance by international  supermodel turned recording star Bea Pernia.

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The French Erotic Circus of Jacques Faifer Opening 3/10/11

The French Erotic Circus of Jacques Faifer
Opening Reception
Thursday, March 10, 7pm – 10pm
1205 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
At the corner of Washington Avenue and 12th Street

Adults………………………………..$15.00
Seniors over 60 (with I.D.)…$14.00
Students (with I.D.)……………$13.50
Members FREE

The passion and inherent fun of a young man finding his way to art clearly define the colorful paintings of the late Jacques Faifer. An artist who first saw the beginning of a life-long love of the arts in 1931 when at the age of 8 he entered a Montmartre department store drawing contest and won first prize, it was several years later that his colorful oils and sculptures were to take him to such major Paris galleries and antique stores as La Triade and Drouet on the Rue du Fauborg Saint-Honore, Les Independents at Place des Vosges, Rec on Rue Charlemagne, La Palette d’ Or and to such prominent Deauville galleries as the Royal and Danilelle Gautier.

With a life defined by World War II where he hid in a monastery in the south of France as a member of the French Resistance providing false IDs for Jewish people to escape the Nazi-occupied country, Faifer, returned to his love of painting, frequently to be found at Paris’ famed Cligancourt Flea Market area where he shared the worlds of such famed contemporaries as Alain Bonnefoit, Henry Lantier, Siniecky, Monique Morelli, Aragon, and Leo Ferre. As a true “Bon Vivant” and through his favorites themes of clowns, the circus, the carnival and, not surprisingly, erotic nudes, Faifer established himself as one of the most important and endearing artists of his time.
Exhibition on view through April 30, 2011

Photographs of the Press Conference of the Launch of Plum Miami Magazine on 3/4/11

Press Conference of the Launch of Plum Miami Magazine at the Plum TV Miami offices on Friday, March 4, 2011.    Jerry Powers the Executive and Co-Chairman and Tom Scott the Founder and Co-Chairman announce the launch of the first issue of Plum Miami Magazine.  This issue will have a print run of 50,000 and will be distributed to a list of top influencer’s in South Florida, it will also be distributed to a few other locations such as Los Angeles, Aspen, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

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Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Lou’s Beer Garden Artist Showcase on 3/3/11

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of Lou’s Beer Garden Artist Showcase on Thursday, March 3, 2011.   This was the launch of their monthly art showcase to be held first Thursday of every month.  This month they featured art by JC Bravo and Adam C. Schrimmer.  Lou’s Beer Garden is located 7337 Harding Avenue, Miami Beach, behind a historical hotel, The New Hotel.

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his facebook page, click here.

Photographs of the Miami Beach International Fashion Week on 3/3/11

Miami Beach International Fashion Week at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Thursday, March 3, 2011.  We attended the 7pm Lingerie/Swim Showcase with presented the following designers: Zella Machado Swimwear-Brazil, Eugene Jones Swimwear-USA, Kanomi Swimwear-Venezuela, De Lancret Swimwear-USA, Sambarela Swimwear-Brazil and MaddSexy Lingerie-USA

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ECOMB GreenRaiser 4/21/11

Environmental Coalition of Miami & the Beaches Annual “GreenRaiser”
April 21
6:30 p.m. VIP Celebration and reception in Video Garden
8 p.m. Sustainable Celebration
Sagamore Hotel
1671 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139-3136

Tickets
VIP Reception $150 • VIP Couple $250
Sustainable Celebration $75 • ECOMB Members $50 • $100 at the door
Contact ecomb@ecomb.org or 305-534-3825
Purchase online at http://ecomb.org/events/ecombs-annual-fundraiser/

Acting as the ultimate event to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) in South Florida, ECOMB’s GreenRaiser will recognize Miami’s environmental leaders and bring all the people, products and practices of sustainability to life in an exciting evening of music, art, fashion, vehicles, drinks and more. This event aims to create awareness for Miami and Miami Beach’s environmental issues, as well as serve as the organization’s main fundraiser to enable initiatives to protect, preserve and restore the local environment.

Host Committee members include Audie Apple, Michael Capponi, Tony Cho, Ali Codina, Karla Dascal, Claudio Faria, Jeff Feldman, Stacey Glassman, Eric Hecht, M.D., Lisa Liotta, Jonathan Marcoschamer, Chad Oppenheim, Brian Scheinblum, Ashley Turchin, John Turchin and Liza Walton.

Background on ECOMB: ECOMB, an environmental not-for-profit organization founded in 1994, is dedicated to the promotion of environmental sustainability and the preservation of our community’s ecology. This mission is carried out through the development and implementation of a variety of educational programs and campaigns in an effort to reduce litter in our beaches, waterways, islands, parks and mangroves; increase residential and commercial recycling; promote, preserve and restore coastal habitats; and decrease our community’s carbon footprint through the adoption of “green” lifestyle practices that are more environmentally sustainable. By forming strategic partnerships both with local, state, and national non-profits, businesses, schools and government agencies, ECOMB is able to organize various community cleanup projects, conduct environmental seminars, and promote sustainable behaviors, practices and initiatives with in our community.

Electric Piquete Release Debut Performance 3/18/11

Electric Piquete to Release Seven Song, Self-Titled Debut, and Celebrate with Live Performances
March 18th at 11 p.m.
The Stage
170 NE 38th St
Design District

Miami’s award-winning, self-described Latin funk fusionistas will release their debut recording digitally and on CD Tuesday, March 15th and mark the occasion with a return appearance on WDNA 88.9 FM’s Sound Theory Live program Friday, March 18th.

“We’re excited to be able to finally make our music available online and on CD,” says bassist and group co-founder Michael Mut. “We hope you can join us in celebrating this labor of musical love.” A live broadcast at 7 p.m. from the new music venue The Stage Miami and online at www.wdna.org will preclude a live performance at 11 p.m., also at the Design District entertainment hotspot, located at 170 NE 38th St. The evening’s festivities will also include a set by local folk / rock duo Medina.

Electric Piquete’s release features five original compositions, a cover of the Buena Vista Social Club | Cuban standard “Chan Chan” (one of the band’s live set mainstays) and a remix of the first single “Mother Smother”, by DJ Le Spam. The latter presents the band’s song over which the traditional Yoruban chant “Yemaya Assessu” is sung by Spam All-Stars vocalists Mercedes Abal and Jose Tomas Diaz.

Winners of the Miami New Times’ 2009 “Best of Miami” edition in the “Best Latin Band” category, Electric Piquete’s music will be available for purchase online at iTunes.com, Amazon.com, MySpace, emusic.com among others, plus on CD at the band’s live shows.

Advance / review copies are available for the media; please contact Mut directly. For more visit www.facebook.com/ElectricPiquete and www.TheStageMiami.com or call 305.576.9577.

International Women’s Day and NextAid presents Beauty and the Beats 3/9/11

NextAid and Primp Salon & Hair Extension Boutique present Beauty and the Beats
Miami – Winter Music Conference
Wednesday, March 9
Salon event from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Primp Salon & Hair Extension Boutique
407 15th Street @Washington
Miami Beach, FL

After-party 10-12am
DJ Aladdin.
Segafredo (on Espanola Way)
Website.

Call for an appointment. 305.397.8877 and/or RSVP to meredith@nextaid.org

All stylists are donating their time so 100% of the proceeds can go to NextAid and its programs in Africa in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. 30% to 50% off on all services, including men & women’s Cuts, Style, Blow Dry & Make-Up.

Music provided by :
Ultra Nate’ – www.ultranate.com
DJ Aladdin www.emergerecordings.com
Ms Cosmo – Amplified Management- South Africa

Hosted by Meredith Weil and Erum Sheikh.

Light food, drinks, and after-party courtesy of Segafredo.

This event is part of a series of events, in NY and Los Angeles, where the dance music industry meets the beauty salon community – in solidarity with women around the world. (read more below). Proceeds benefit NextAid’s projects in Kenya and Sierra Leone. This event also ties into Winter Music Conference, where NextAid is involved in other additional events and panels. Find out more visit: www.nextaid.org/wmc2011 and www.nextaid.org/iwd

Participating stylists include: Missy Ewart, Joy Perez, Jesi Figueroa, Orlando Lopez, and Queila Amador (esthetician). Plus special guest stylist from San Francisco- Samera.

Primp Salon is the premier retreat for a sense of elegance and comfort. Guests will enjoy a relaxed and pampered intimacy under dazzling chandeliers, dark hardwood floors, vibrant purple walls, and gold finishing touches. It is a full service salon right in the heart of south beach that specializes in hair extensions. http://primpsobe.com/
The events will raise awareness and funds for NextAid’s projects on the ground in Africa that directly benefit the lives of women and children. In recognition of the transformative dynamics of the hair industry NextAid, along with DJs aligned for social change, has partnered with progressive beauty salons in cities from Los Angeles to New York City to host unique fundraisers that celebrate the style and essence of each salon. For more information please visit http://www.nextaid.org/iwd.
Support from Flavorpill, Fusicology, Media Services NYC, Nu Soul Magazine, Nitevibe.com, Segafredo, StudioSeven20, and The Groove Cruise.

Women-Cut & Blow Dry-Normally $85- 50% off
Women-Wash/Blow Dry/Style-Normally $60-$75-(depending on hair type/length) 30% off
Make-Up-Normally $60-$75 ($75 includes lashes)-30%
Men-Cut & Style/Blow Dry-Normally $45- 50%

Pearl Sundays At Club O1 3/6/11

Pearl Sundays At Club O1
From March 6 From 11 Pm To 5 Am
Club01
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.clubo1.com

Every Sundays From 11PM To 5 AM Club O1 brings back the classic Pearl Sundays! . This week features DJ Joe Dert . For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For table and bottle reservations: reservation@clubo1.com

First Annual Paella Parade 3/9/11

First Annual Paella Parade
March 9th, 2011, 8:30pm – 11pm
Miami Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami, FL 33139
Website.

El Coto de Rioja – Spain’s favorite Rioja – will captivate food and wine lovers in Miami with its much-anticipated El Coto de Rioja Paella Parade celebrating Spanish cuisine and culture.

On Wednesday, March 9 at the Miami Botanical Gardens (2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach) from 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. local chefs from top restaurants will compete and showcase their unique take on Spain’s national culinary treasure – paella. Guests will indulge in a seemingly endless flow of food and wines, sampling each chef’s interpretation of the iconic dish, paired with a selection of El Coto de Rioja wines.

Tickets are $45 for one or $80 for two and available online at http://budurl.com/2ug6

The festivities will close with an announcement of the winning restaurants judged by the Paella Parade Panel in the categories of

•Most Creative Paella
•Best Use of Ingredients in a Paella
•Best Overall Taste
•El Coto de Rioja Paella Parade Pleaser – top honors, voted by event attendees
In addition, approximately 10 percent of proceeds from ticket sales will go towards supporting local hospitality studies programs in each city, as well as Action Against Hunger, a global organization committed to ending hunger world-wide.

The Paella Parade is sponsored by Frederick Wildman and Sons, importers of El Coto de Rioja. Other participating sponsors include PaellaPans.com, Mueloliva Olive Oil from Spain, Pilar Saffron and DeChoix Piquillo peppers.

For more information on visit www.paellaparade.com.

Heineken presents Electropico The New Sounds of Latin Electronica WMC week 3/10-12/11

Electropico: The New Sounds of Latin Electronica
3 Session series during Winter Music Conference with top genre-defining artists
March 10 – 12, 2011

Heineken and Fabrika present Electropico: Sunset Sessions at The Standard Hotel’s Lido Lounge on Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11 from 4 to 8pm. The Electropico: Wynwood Session will be on Saturday, March 12 at The Awarehouse from 8pm to 4 am.
Winter Music Conference in Miami is the most important event for electronic music worldwide and gathers key performers in this genre along with a huge following that lives, dances, and enjoys all schemes of electronic music.

This year, Heineken in cooperation with Fabrika, and with the support of The Rhythm Foundation bring you a series of sessions that showcase the new sounds of Latin Electronica with a variety of rhythms ranging from digital tropical bass, digital cumbia, latin funk, electropical, world beat, latintronica, latin house and many more.
The list of artists participating in the Electropico sessions represent Colombia, Venezuela, Spain, Mexico, UK, and top cities in the United States like Miami, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Orlando and New York. Participating artists include: Quantic, Pernett, Jermy Sole, Palenke Soultribe, Afrokumbe, organicArma, De Juapuchas, Mexican Dubwiser, Mr. Pauer, Juanderful, Kiko de Gallo, and Dennis Mero.

Electropico will be take place on March 10th – 12th at the The Standard Miami and The Awarehouse.
To RSVP visit www.electropico.org (Must be 21 years and older to register)

Sunset Sessions
The Standard Miami, Thursday, March 10, 4pm – 8pm
Quantic DJ set (UK / Colombia), Jeremy Sole (KRCW/ Afrofunke / LA)
Mr. Pauer (Fabrika / Miami), Kiko de Gallo (Groovalizacion / Spain)

Sunset Sessions
The Standard Miami, Friday, March 11, 4pm – 8pm
Pernett DJ set (Colombia), Mexican Dubwiser (Mexico)
Mr. Pauer (Fabrika / Miami), Juanderful (Tropicalisimo / Philadelphia)

Wynwood Session
The Awarehouse, Saturday March 12, 8pm – 4am
Pernett (Colombia), Jeremy Sole (KRCW/ Afrofunke / LA), Afrokumbe (Locos Por Juana / Miami), Palenke Soultribe (LA), organicArma (Miami), Mexican Dubwiser (Mexico), De Juepuchas (Colombia), Mr. Pauer (Fabrika / Miami), Dennis Mero (Filtered Sunshine Radio/ Orlando), Juanderful (Tropicalisimo / Philadelphia), Kiko de Gallo (Groovalizacion / Spain).
Live Painting by Trek Six, Videos by Tecné Collective

To RSVP visit www.electropico.org (Must be 21 years and older to register)

Heineken USA Inc., the nation’s premier beer importer, is a subsidiary of Heineken International BV, which is the world’s most international brewer. European brands imported into the U.S. include Heineken Lager, the world’s most international beer brand; Heineken Light; Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer brand; Newcastle Brown Ale, the leading imported ale in the United States; and Buckler non-alcoholic brew. Heineken USA is also the exclusive USA importer for the Tecate, Tecate Light, Dos Equis, Sol, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands from Mexico. For a safe ride home, download the Heineken USA-sponsored Taxi Magicâ„¢ application from your smartphone at taximagic.heineken.com. Please visit www.EnjoyHeinekenResponsibly.com.

Fabrika has been a prominent influence in Miami for 10 years with the commitment to support local art and music. Starting out as a party, it has branched out into diverse mediums and evolved into a hub for the city’s culture vultures. Now a prominent media sponsor, the Fabrika Weekly Planner is a go to source for its 55,000+ subscribers. The website is a continuation of the Planner with daily events, album reviews, and music news. Most recently, Fabrika has launched an iPhone App for users to quickly and more easily access the latest news, events, and music in Miami right from their iPhone, iPod, and/or iPad. Fabrika believes in Miami’s potential to be an international destination for music, art, and more. For more information on Fabrika, and to subscribe to the Planner, please visit www.fabrikalink.com.

www.electropico.org

Peggy Levison Nolan Exhibition Reception for the Artist 3/10/11

Peggy Levison Nolan (Thanks, But I’m) Just Looking
Reception for the Artist: Thursday March 10, 6-9pm
Dina Mitrani Gallery

Open Second Saturday Wynwood Art Walk,
March 12, 2-9pm

March 10 – April 23, 2011

Dina Mitrani Gallery is proud to present Peggy Levison Nolan: (Thanks, But I’m) Just Looking opening with a reception for the artist on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 6 – 9pm. This is Nolan’s second solo exhibition at the gallery and will be on view through April 23, 2011.

Continuing her search for beauty and poetry in life’s ordinariness, Nolan exhibits various photographic formats illustrating her almost obsessive act of observing what is around her on a daily basis. She explores the concept of narrative in her series of photographs of the amaryllis flowers that grow in her backyard. This series, approximately thirty 8 x 8 inch prints, depicts her investigative way of looking, studying the everyday phenomenon of nature’s life cycles. Another way the artist is probing her process is by experimenting with the panoramic format. With these rectangular images, she is able to obtain more information within the camera’s frame, capturing more life and its details. In this exhibition, we see new formats alongside her signature square format photographs, but Nolan is still capturing everyday people, places and things in a manner that makes them worthy of our special attention.

Nolan’s work is included in collections such as the MOMA in New York, the San Francisco MOMA and the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC. Her work was most recently exhibited at the Miami Art Museum, and has just been acquired by the Harn Museum at the University of Florida. She participated in By and About Women, a portfolio of 10 photographs that included notable women photographers such as Helen Levitt, Carrie May Weems and Mary Ellen Mark. Nolan has received numerous grants and awards including the South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowship and has been teaching photography at Florida International University for over 10 years.

For more information, please contact the gallery.
www.dinamitranigallery.com

image above: Peggy Levison Nolan, Untitled, 2010, (tomato), c-print, edition 6.

Miami Design Preservation League Notice of Annual Meeting 3/31/11

Miami Design Preservation League
Notice of Annual Meeting
March 31st, 6 p.m.- 8p.m.
Art Deco Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive

Mix & Mingle with MDPL Membership as our organization moves to elect the following slate of candidates for service on the Miami Design Preservation League Board of Directors.

2011-2012 Nominees for the Board of Directors of the
Miami Design Preservation League, Inc.
Gary Appel
John Bachay
William Cary
Roberto Datorre
Alex Denis
Meg Florian
John Forbes
Jane Gross
Kent Hamrick
William Hahne
Eric Holland
Jack Johnson
Michael Kinerk
Christina LaBuzetta
Clotilde Luce
Arthur Marcus
Nate Miller
Mitch Novick
Carla Probus
Steve Pynes
Mat Ruiz
Charles Urstadt

MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE (MDPL), is the non-profit organization devoted to preserving, promoting, and protecting the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District and all other areas of the City of Miami Beach where historic preservation is a concern.

Citizens Interested in Arts to host 2011 luncheon at Fontainebleau 3/8/11

Judy Drucker, Beloved Impresaria Of South Florida’s Classical Music World, To Be Honored As “Champion Of The Arts” By Citizens Interested In Arts, Inc. (Cia)

Annual membership luncheon to be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Fontainebleau Hotel

Acknowledging her more than 40 years as South Florida’s peerless presenter of classical music and dance, Judy Drucker, internationally famed impresaria and friend to scores of the world’s most honored musical artists, will be the recipient of the Citizens Interested in Arts (CIA) 2011 Champion of the Arts Award at the organization’s annual fund-raising membership luncheon on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Fontainebleau Hotel.

Currently busy re-launching her long-time Concert Association of Florida which will be presenting a mix of four classical and dance events to be held at both the Fillmore Miami Beach and the New World Center, Drucker is universally regarded as among the nation’s most driving forces in capturing the world’ greatest symphony orchestras, opera singers and dance companies for presentation to both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Along the way of the more than 40 years since she began a series at Miami Beach’s Temple Beth Sholom, Drucker created long-time friendships with such classical icons as Artur Rubenstein, Itzhak Perlman, Isaac Stern, Pavarotti, Beverly Sills, Joan Sutherand, Renee Fleming, Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Pinchas Zukerman.

Now in its 12 year, the 2011 CIA luncheon, chaired by Lenore Toby-Simmons with Hollis Friemark, co-chair, will mark another step forward in their ever-growing reputation as one of the key South Florida organizations that devote total efforts and funds to financially support the diverse array of performance and visual arts organizations that color our community. To date, CIA, with a membership numbering nearly 300 volunteers with no paid employees, has recorded $600,000 in grants.

Reservations are $85 with Patron tickets $100. Checks may be payable to Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc., attention Madelyn Fradkin 20350 West Country Club Drive #4-119 Aventura, Fl, 33160 or by calling Lenore 305-733-0061

Wall Miami 2011 Winter Music Conference 3/8-12/11

Wall Miami Prepares For 2011 Winter Music Conference
Tuesday, March 8 – Saturday March 12, 11:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
WALL
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
www.wallmiami.com

Tuesday, March 8th
Vega Records will host headlining artists Louie Vega and Anane Vega
with additional talent including Boddhi Satva and Josh Milan

Wednesday, March 9th
Behrouz takes over WALL with pure eclectic house and soul

Thursday, March 10th
The Cadenza Records event will present some of their finest acts such including
Germany’s Reboot and Chilean-Swiss techno master Michel Cleis

Friday, March 11th
Famed European DJs and producers Yves Larock and Wally Lopez will keep guests on their feet all night with their hits like “Rise Up” and “Disco Night”

Saturday, March 12th
The exclusive Sleaze Records Miamication Party will feature
the crème de la crème of WMC’s DJs such as Miami’s own
Cedric Gervais, MYA performing “Love is the Answer” live, Kurd Maverick and Sultan

Now in its 26th year, Winter Music Conference once again takes over South Beach to highlight the dance music industry and its talents. Supporting the WMC masterminds, WALL Miami will dominate WMC with a line-up of the conference’s best DJs.

The week’s events will include the conference’s infamous house music as well as introduce new beats from some of the most respected DJs in the industry.

*Tickets can be purchased at www.wanttickets.com for the cost of $25 for March 8th-9th and $40 for March 10th-12th.

*Tables for groups of six and eight can be reserved at rsvp@wallmiami.com.

A throwback to carefree decadence, boutique lounge WALL, at W South Beach Hotel & Residences, has proven to be an impenetrably exclusive boite in the heart of South Beach. WALL is located at 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139. Operating hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening from 11:00 p.m. until 4:30 a.m. To make table reservations please call 305.938.3130. For more information please visit www.wallmiami.com.

Concepts have created critically acclaimed restaurant concepts Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, Sosta Pizzeria | Enoteca, Solea (recently nominated to become a semi-finalist for James Beard Best New Restaurant of the Year), and famed nightlife venues Bar None, Mynt, Mokai and most recently, WALL. KNR Group manages all food and beverage at the W South Beach and new projects by KNR include Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, Kastel and Bar d’Eau in the new Trump Soho, where KNR manages all food and beverage of the Trump Soho Hotel.

Founders Karim Masri, Nicola Siervo and Rony Seikaly are recognized as industry impresarios responsible for singlehandedly revolutionizing South Beach and creating intimate hotspots designed to forever raise the bar of style and design. Their combined efforts have garnered the attention of The New York Times, Elle, People and Travel + Leisure among many other publications.

Grand Opening of Treehouse Fridays 3/4/11

Grand Opening of Treehouse Fridays
March 4, 2011, 11:30 p.m.
Treehouse
323 23 st
Miami Beach, 33140
www.treehousemiami.com

We’ve experienced all the previews, and now were ready for the big blowout..

“Perhaps you smoked your first cigarette there…or lost your virginity there.. Fastforward 10 years or so and relive your teenage fantasies at TREEHOUSE” (Miami New Times)

Join the party this Friday as we celebrate the
Grand Opening of Treehouse Fridays

March 4, 2011
Doors open at 11:30 p.m.
Complimentary Champagne Until 1 a.m.

Arrive early to avoid lines at the door.
For Guest List & Table Reservations
786-443-4612
Guestlist@magmiami.com

F.M.E Tri-Sexual Saturdays with Erika Jayne Live 3/5/11

F.M.E Tri-Sexual Saturdays with Erika Jayne Live
Saturday, March 5th 2010, 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139

F. M. E. Tri-Sexual Saturdays

Hosted By:
Dan Sehres, Alan Randolph, Janet Jorgulesco, Aaron Gillego,
Carmine Dagnel, JP Souto & Rudy Rafuls

Live Performance by Dance/Electronica singer/dancer Erika Jayne
performing her new single ONE HOT PLEASURE

Musique by DJ/Producer/ VJ

MAXIMUS 3000
“Mashups, Rock, Sexed up house, Live video performance mayhem”

LATE NIGHT RED EYE Chill out party till 5am

$10 Ketel One
Citroen & Oranje

VIP Table Reservation 305.785.5919

For More Information Visit Bar721.com #FMEBAR721
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InSense Miami Social Media Boot Camp 3/25/11

Friday March 25, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Vinyl & Kai
1131 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Register Now!

Can’t Tell the Difference Between a Tweet and Yelp?
Do You Want the Right Audience to Be Your Virtual Fans and Like Your Business?

Then get ready to see things clearer!
InSense Miami presents a Sociall Media Boot Camp like none other – Join us Friday morning March 25, 2011 at Vinyl an Kai on Miami Beach!

We will give you a full break down of social media, advice for promoting your company, effective tips for increasing your fan base and the tools necessary to make your company a success online and within the community.

This three hour seminar is a workshop that demonstrates why social media is a vital part of marketing in today’s culture and answer all your questions of what works and why.

Learn from expert social media professionals from the community featuring:
Sandi Abott from Xpresso Marketing
Christian Tang from Marketang Group
Ron Man from Project SEO
Mark your calendars for Friday morning March 25, 2011 and join us at Vinyl & Kai in Miami Beach!

SPREAD THE WORD!
$47 or $60 at the door – includes lunch

Please arrive at 11:00 AM for check in.

EXXXotica Expo Miami Beach 5/20-22/11

Exxxotica
May 20-22
Miami Beach Convention Center
exxxoticaexpo.com.

Entering its sixth year overall and eleventh show produced, Exxxotica is the largest adult consumer event in the country. Exxxotica Miami Beach, Victory Tradeshow Management’s flagship event, is the first show of 2011. Scheduled for May 20-22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, it is expected to again have over 20,000 attendees.

Produced by Victory Tradeshow Management, Exxxotica is the nation’s leading adult consumer event, founded in 2006 in Miami Beach, FL. Currently, in addition to Miami Beach, Exxxotica has events in the largest three markets in the United States, New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL. Each event attracts over 20,000 attendees eager to “Celebrate Sexy.” Exxxotica features a diverse array of exhibitors showcasing the newest and sexiest products appealing to like-minded adults, over 50 hours of informative seminars on a variety of topics, a non-stop schedule of shows and contests on the main entertainment stage, the fan favorite Exxxotica Hotties, and the top names and brands in adult entertainment. Previous shows have included major stars such as Jenna Jameson, Jesse Jane, Tera Patrick, Sasha Grey, Ron Jeremy, Stormy Daniels, Sunny Leone, Bree Olson and Jenna Haze. Exxxotica is a playful experience for women, men and couples to enjoy. For more information visit exxxoticaexpo.com or join their social network at facebook.com/celebratesexy or twitter.com/exxxotica.

This Week at The Clevelander 3/3-8/11

DIRTY TALK
Every Thursday is the ultimate ladies’ night in Miami Beach with Dirty Talk. Featuring complimentary admission for ladies all night long. Early birds will receive complimentary champagne and Lychee Martinis between 10p – 12a from the sexiest all-male bartender staff. Dance the night away to DJ Elle spinning open format until the early morning.

UNPLUG & UNWIND WITH Phil Jacobson
Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander, is quickly becoming the most exclusive and unique hot spot after work. Enjoy live acoustic performances by South Florida’s hottest singers six-stories above a breathtaking Ocean Drive view. This week at 8pm, enjoy the sounds of Phil Jacobson. Order from our $5 Munchies Menu and sample our Happy Hour cocktails.

WATCH THE MIAMI HEAT GAMES AT THE CLEVELANDER!
Check out all of the Miami Heat games on any of our 40 HDTVs, inside or out. Every time the Heat takes the court, try our Habanero “Heat” wings, accompanied by a “LeBroshAde” cocktail.
Thursday 3/3
Orlando @ Heat (8p)
Friday 3/4
Heat @ San Antonio (9:30p)
Sunday 3/6
Chicago @ Heat (1p)
Tuesday 3/8
Portland @ Heat (7:30p)

SOULcentriCity SUNDAYS
SOULcentriCITY Sundays features the best in Mushroom Jazz-Funky House laced with Latin rhythms on top of rare grooves. Sundays will never be the same with this unique party, only found on top of the Clevelander at C-Level starting at 1pm.

Lou La Vie Presents Sneak Preview at Mokai 3/2/11

Wednesday March 2nd At 10:00 Pm
Mokai Lounge
235 23rd Street
Miami Beach

You are cordially invited to be our personal guest in celebrating “supercar style” as Lou La Vie, Miami’s leading exotic and luxury car rental service, presents a sneak preview of Supercar Experience Panamerican Concours 2011

Please join us for complimentary cocktails from 10:00 to 11:00 p.m.

In advance of the festivities, Mokai neighbor, Eden South Beach, will offer guests an exclusive, specially priced pre-event menu designed to delight the taste buds of supercar lovers. The menu will include specialty bites and cocktails for those looking to rev up their engines prior to partying.
Reservations may be made by calling Eden at 305.397.8760.

This event is open to the public however RSVP is essential to rsvp@loulavie.com.

Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour at Joe’s Stone Crab 3/8/11

Join Miami Finance Forum for our monthly Networking Happy Hour sponsored by Amicorp Fund Services at legendary Joe’s Stone Crab! Joe’s Stone Crab is located at 11 Washington Ave.
March 8th 6pm-8pm
Come and network with your peers at the South Beach’s hottest destination! Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and appetizers.
Happy Hour is complimentary to MFF members, $25.00 for non-members. Please make sure to RSVP to elena@miamifinanceforum.com
Become a Miami Finance Forum Member today and enjoy complimentary admission to all MFF Happy Hours, $20.00 admission to CEO Power Breakfast Panel Discussions, VIP invitations, and discounts to affiliate events!
Individual Membership is $195.00, Corporate Membership is $295.00, VIP Membership is $395.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After Spark! Party at Surf Lounge 3/2/11

After Spark! Party @ Surf Lounge
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011, 10pm
Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139

After Spark! Party @ Surf Lounge

Come join us as Bar 721 will be transformed into the
Official Surf Lounge for Winter Party 2011.

Wednesday March 2nd 2011 | 10pm

Music by DJ Beau Dasher

* Hot Boys
* Painted Bodies
* Board Shorts
* Surf Boards

Drink Specials ALL NIGHT!

Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139
For VIP Table Reservations 3057855919

10th Annual WMC 2K11 – Re-Union 3/8/11

10th Annual WMC 2K11 – RE-UNION
March, 8th, 2011, 9:30 pm
KARMA Nightclub
619 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website

Power Of Love Productions is thrilled to bring you it’s 10th Annual installment of the WMC RE-UNION event. Featuring Legendary as well as pioneering DJ’s, Producers and Remixers such as Wayne Williams (creator of the CHOSEN FEW), John Morales (M+M Studio NYC), DJ Romain (NuFAZE Records – RODOG Productions NYC), as well as Stacy Kidd (House4life Chicago), Ron D*8*Lim (Power Of Love Productions – founder), David Sabat (Chicagosoun…dsource) and Sal Negro (newly signed to Power Of Love Productions NYC/CA).
For the 10 years celebration we will feature a special and world premiering
Live Performance of the Brand new Duo ” Kryptoh – Laze” (Sanna Vaarna & Ron D*8*Lim) featuring Buffalo Brown (3rd Horizon) on Guitar.

The RE- UNION event will be held at KARMA, which should inspire us all what WMC suppose to be, as in music, love to music, to dance, share, the creativity of Sound and its evolution.
The Monikers which manifest their visions and by sharing the love for it, with all of you!
I hope to see you all on the Dance Floor!!! And In the Sun!!!

Always Love, always no matter what!!!
Yours truly, Ron D Lim aka Ron D*8*Lim

This is an Official WMC 2011 Event!
In celebration of it’s 10th edition, we will feature a special Live Performance of the Brand New Duo
“Kryptoh Laze” feat Buffalo Brown on guitar! Definitely not to miss!

Haute CUTure Fashion Show at STK 3/3/11

Haute CUTure Fashion Show & Red Carpet: A Night of Rare Fashion hosted by
Designer Franc Fernandez
March 3rd, 2011 from 9 PM – 12:30 AM
STK at The Gansevoort Hotel
2377 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

VIP Red Carpet begins at: 9 PM
Complimentary Chivas and NUVO cocktails will be served from 9 PM to 10 PM
Please RSVP to Brittney@wunderlichinc.com

Haute CUTure Red Carpet Event: A Night of RARE Fashion hosted by renowned designer, Franc Fernandez, in collaboration with STK and the Gansevoort Hotel, Miami Beach. Taking place on March 3rd, 2011, this exclusive event will kick off Miami International Fashion Week and feature a fashion show that has never been seen before, comprised of Everything Meat!

The VIP Red Carpet begins at 9 PM and complimentary Chivas and NUVO cocktails will be served from 9 PM to 10 PM. Dinner reservations are highly encouraged as well.

World Renowned Designer of Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress, Franc Fernandez, partners with local up and coming designers, Beth Gerharts for Betty Bangs, Martin Capristan for Capristan and Kelly Dooley for Body Rock Sport

Haute CUTure Fashion Show & Red Carpet Event showcasing select pieces from the designer’s current collection and each designer’s individual meat creation, sponsored by Chivas Regal and Nuvo

Franc Fernandez embraces his individuality as a designer and after the media frenzy generated from his creation of Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress worn at the 2010 MTV VMA’s, is encouraging local designers to experiment with meat and make their own rendition of his original work of art, making their own statements as designers.

webcitygirls// Pink Carpet Kick-Off 2011 International Fashion Week 3/1/11

Tuesday, March 1, 8:00pm – 2:00am
Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL
Facebook Evite.

webcitgirls// invites you to the pink carpet kick-off of the 2011 International Miami Fashion Week with VMAN Supermodel Bobby Lewellyn shot by Star Maker Bruce Weber with hosts Bobby, Dan & Chrispy.

webcitygirls// and Front Management model Bobby Lewellyn, a soccer star for VMAN magazine will be walking the pink carpet at the ultra chic Bar 721 located in front of the Miami Beach Convention where this years Miami Beach Int’l Fashion Week will be held!

DJ Mayner spinning the night away!

It’s going to be a GOOD GOOD night! We are so excited to share with the Fashionistas of the World gathered in Miami Beach the hottest place in the planet :)

Los esperamos con muchisimo cariño!

VIP Table Reservations 305.785.5919

Twitter Event Hashtag: #webcitygirls

Tour of Miami Beach Gardens 3/19/11

Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Presents
The 10th Anniversary Tour of Miami Beach Gardens
Saturday, March 19, 2011

Visit six private residential gardens, behind the gates of waterfront estates and personal retreats with a koi pond, stately old trees, and exceptional plant collections.
Drive yourself or bicycle.
Gardens are open 10AM- 3PM.
Tour tickets $25 advance & Garden members/ $30 day of tour

Tickets online at www.mbgarden.org
Telephone: 305-673-7256 ext. 201
E-mail lajamieson@mbgarden.org

On March 19 only, 11AM to 4PM, the Garden hosts the ‘Truck Stop’ with Miami’s hottest food trucks selling fast and fun lunches and snacks. The Garden ‘Truck Stop’ and Miami Beach Botanical Garden are free and open to the public. Sale of orchids, plants, books, souvenirs, jewelry, gems & junque throughout the day at 2000 Convention Center Drive

Chuck Bergeron and Felix Gomez at 2nd Sunday Jazz Concert 3/13/11

2nd Sunday Jazz Concert
March 13, Sunday, 3-5 PM
Arts at St Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Featuring:
Chuck Bergeron on Bass.
Felix Gomez on piano.
Nestor Zurita on alto sax.

This jazz trio was created for the Arts at St John Jazz series and is composed of several great Miami jazz musicians. The music presented at this concert includes compositions by Corea, Davis, Parker, Evans, Coltrane, and others, as well as original compositions.

Cost: $10 At The Door
$8 Prepaid Online Ticket

www.artsatstjohns.com
Children 10-and-under free!
Bring A Picnic Basket With Your Favorite Food And Drink.

Hear music from the Feb. jazz concert. Go to YouTube.
Then paste in this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?=2WLvS037KmM

After the concert, take your friends to visit the Sandbar Lounge, one of our corporate sponsors. And stay tuned to South Florida’s great jazz station, WDNA.

Van Dyke Cafe Calendar March 2011

Van Dyke Cafe
March 2011

1- Emmet Cohen Quartet
Pianist, interpreting the past while paving the way for the future.

2- Novell Nu Soul Sunday Series
Leesa Richards
Soulful ballads, Rock & R&B. Recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston…

3- Artist Of The Month
Nicole Henry
Top 10 Billboard Jazz Vocalist

4- Iko Iko
Blues and acoustic funk.

5- Rhythm & Blues Series
Ike & Val Woods Revue
Soul & Blues Revue

6- La Nueva Onda Latina Pop Music Series
Hosted by Adrian Guerra in association with Jake Cavazos entertainment, featuring the finest in latin rock and pop

7- The Jeannette Romeu Jazz Trio
Extra modern straight ahead Jazz

8- East Meets West
Jazz from around the world. University of Miami award-winning Stamps Jazz Quintet and Senzoku College All-Stars from Japan

9- Diane Ward
Voted best Rock vocalist by the Miami New Times and best songwriter by City Link Magazine

10- Kcc Production Jazz Night Series
Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive
Hard Swinging straight-ahead-Jazz

11- Latin Jazz & Percussion Series
A-Rhythmetic Production Presents Sammy Figueroa and The Latin Jazz Explosion

12- Eversoklever
The sounds of big band Swing Rockability, Ska, Jazz, Latin and Blues

13- Latin Jazz Series
Oriente
Afro-Cuban Fusion

14- South Florida’s-New York’s
SoFlo’s hottest Jazz Vocalists hosted by Bebob and Gecko. Featuring Nancy Kelly. Readers polls voted Nancy one of the top Jazz singers in the country 2 years in a row! – Downbeat

15- Laurence Elder
Inspired blend of Jazz, Rock, Blues & Pop. Singer-songwriter-pianist

16- Sound Of Vision
JAzz with multicultural Urban Funk and Latin Rhythms

17- Kcc Production Jazz Night Series
Felipe Lamoglia’s
Grammy-winning saxophonist plays New Directions in Afro-Cuban beats

18- Rose Max
Brazilian Samba party featuring Rosemax And Ramatis

19- Hot Havana Nights
Tony Succar y El Grupo Mixtura
Salsa Party, a journey through South America and the LAtin Caribbean

20- Cuban Music Series
Conjunto Progreso
Grammy nominated Cuban son and Descargas cubanas

21- Randy Singer’s “airplay”
New visions in Jazz and Pop

22- Turk Mauro
The sax man with Mike Orta, Nicky Orta, Danny Burger

23- Ricky Williams
Soulful Funk Blues, Jazz keyboards vocals

24- Kcc Productions Jazz Nights Series
Giacomo Gates and the Danny Burger Ensemble
‘Jazz singing with a showman’s poise and a aficionado’s zeal” Ny Times

25- Lanzallamas!
Afro-Latin-America world beat mezcla

26- Bobby Stringer
Extraordinary Soul Motown & R&B

27- Songwriter Nights Series
`Miami Music Authority Presents
“Music Industry Nght”- hosted by Jason Klein & Randy Singer featuring Diane Ward, Linda Noyes, Scott Smith, Brian Hanlon, Jose Val, Morgan Zulu and special guests

28- Jacob Jeffries
Vocals, piano-popster

29- Chris Alvy
CD release Party
Rock band perform songs off their new CD and selected covers

30- Matt Farr
Throw-back vintage, Funky yet very easy to listen

31- Adrean Guerra presents Odas
Latin Pop/Rock music telling stories of love, success and anguish fusing

Apt and Dope Den present the Ultimate WMC 2011 Weekend Package 3/11-12/11

Apt & Dope Den present the Ultimate WMC 2011 Weekend Package…
March 11 -12, 10p – 5a
Kill Your Idol

aptdopeden.eventbrite.com

The Ultimate WMC 2011 Weekend Package…

26 hrs of music. 3 Events. Up close and personal with your favorite Djs: MARK FARINA, COLETTE, JAY-J, CHUCK LOVE, JOSHUA HEATH, DJ HEATHER…

With Special Guests Pete Moss, Jason Hodges, Random Soul, Joshua Iz, Jazzy Eyewear, DJ Mes, Deep Josh, Tommy Largo and more…

Real Housewives of Miami Celebrity and New Face of New You Magazine Adriana de Moura to Host Ponko Swimwear Runway Show at W Hotel 3/3/11

‘Real Housewives of Miami’ Celebrity and New Face of NEW YOU Magazine Adriana de Moura will Host the First PONKO Swimwear Runway Show at the W Hotel
Thursday, March 3rd
W Hotel in South Beach

This Thursday, March 3rd, at the W Hotel in South Beach, Adriana de MOURA from ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ will open and close a full-scale fashion show to present the 2011 spring collection of PONKO Swimwear, ‘Je Suis Jalouse de Toi’. This is the first time that the public and the Press will get to see the new line of PONKO, Miami’s finest up-and-coming luxury swimwear brand. The fashion show will start at 11 pm and will be styled by Boheme Boutique.

As the new face of NEW YOU Magazine and cover girl for the Spring edition, Adriana will host that same day at the W Hotel a private cocktail party at 10 p.m. with NEW YOU Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Peter Mansfield.
Gift bags, complimentary manicure and cupcakes will be provided as well.

About New You Magazine
New You Magazine is the first national magazine devoted to exploring aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. Our mission is to inform readers about the latest cosmetic and anti-aging procedures available to them, to educate them about the issues of safety, effectiveness, cost and personal experience, and to help them locate the best possible cosmetic surgeons and anti-aging doctors. The magazine is published quarterly by New You Publishing, based in Miami Beach, Florida

About Adriana de Moura
Adriana de Moura is a socialite from Brazil and one of the most influential art dealer in Miami. She is one of the most noticeable characters of the much anticipated TV show, ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’, which will debut on Bravo this Feb. 22nd, 2011. This glamorous celebrity is an inspiration to all women for her incredible sex-appeal and her fiery personality.

About Ponko
Luxury brand PONKO launches its first swimwear line ‘Je Suis Jalouse de Toi’ (‘I am Jealous of You’). The inspiration behind this season’s spring collection was to name every piece after the most in vogue beach cities around the world, like Cannes, St Barth, Dubai and St Tropez, and especially after the beautiful women that represent them -and how each is more attractive than the other.
For her very first swimwear line, designer Liudmila Rosario PONKO raised the standards high. The very talented Cuban-Russian couturier created elegant and feminine designs, and utilized only the finest materials, such as luminescent and mirror-like Swarovski pearls, symbol of wealth and sophistication throughout the history. Extreme attention to detail is paid to produce every single of PONKO’s handmade bathing suits.

About Boheme
Boheme has 5 boutiques in the Miami area. With the first two stores on Fisher Island, the third one followed in Key Biscayne, Brickell and West Avenue. All stores have the same concept, Boheme sells a lifestyle with unique gifts from all over the world. Large assortments of candles, books and gifts among the most sought out labels from Europe and beyond. Boheme buyers travel all over to bring unique merchandise and discover new labels to sell at the Boutiques.Boheme carries Etro, Pucci, Missoni, Vilebrequin, Lolita Jaca, Antik Batik, Camila, 120% Linene, Carol Fekai, Melissa Odabash, Hierbas De Ibiza, and many other special brands most in exclusivity to the areas they are established in.

Van Dyke Cafe Artist Showcase/Singer songwriter night 3/27/11

Van Dyke Cafe
9:00pm – 12:00am
Please join us for our acclaimed monthly Singer/Songwriter Showcase.

Where the concert turns into a party!

FEATURING.
Scott Smith
Thania
Roky Sofi
Novelle
jose val
morgan zulu
mitch clarvit
chris vincent

and other special guests

Please note there is a five dollars cover charge to sit at the tables.
It is free to stand or sit at the bar.

Famous Ocean 2/26/11

Famous Ocean
Feb 26  From 11 Pm To 5 Am
Club01
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.club01.com

On Saturday February 26th, 2011, Brickell Entertainment Presents Famous Ocean Saturdays at Club O1- Hosted by Guest Brazilian Dj Jewels and Sula Along with Resident DJ Rey Fernandez spinning the best International Music all night! This event is brought to you by: Zar Productions, Dag Productions & World Sounds Productions.

For more information or to book your reservation email: VIP TABLES

Danielle Buljan Birthday Bash Lingerie fashion Show and Carnival at Club o1 2/27/11

Danielle Buljan Birthday Bash, Lingerie fashion Show and Carnival at Club o1
February 27 From 10 Pm To 5 Am
Club01
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.club01.com

ONE OCEAN SUNDAYS”
Danielle Buljan
Birthday Bash, Lingerie fashion Show and Carnival
… Music by: Damaged Goods

6pm at Nikki Beach – Fashion Show & Carnival
After party starts 10pm at One Ocean Sundays @ Club O1 – Upstairs

Join us om Sunday February 27th, 2011 from 10 pm till 5am at O1 Club ( Nikki Beach Upstairs ). One Ocean Sundays will provide you with amazing entertainment and Music by Damage Goods” He will bring you the best in Open Format/House.

Located in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of Miami, Nikki Beach is redefining nightlife South of Fifth with its latest venture O-1 (One Ocean) transforming the upstairs club, formerly known as Club Nikki. The sensually appealing new look is decadent with dark burgundy and black along with rich damasque prints complemented by a gold ceiling. The signature champagne bar is adorned by a jewel-toned chandelier paired with chic Louis XIV armchairs. The extraordinary setting is an eclectic mix of 1930’s bourgeois cabaret theater meets modern interior design, an ode to the Gilded Age.

Door open at 10pm

*Dress code enforced ! !
No sandals, no sneakers, no flip-flops, no hats, no shorts, no t-shirts.

For more information or to book your reservation email: VIP TABLES

Marlee Matlin to Headline VIP Reception at Winter Party 3/5/11

Marlee Matlin To Headline Winter Party Vip Reception
Saturday, March 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Winter Party Festival 2011: The Hottest Winter in the World
March 2 – 7, 2011

Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin will be the guest of honor at Winter Party Festival’s VIP Cocktail Reception, Saturday, March 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Joining Matlin will be Rea Carey, executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, as well as Winter Party sponsors and VIPs. Tickets to the reception are also available to the public.

Matlin won the Academy Award for her performance in “Children of a Lesser God.” At 21, she became the youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar and only one of four actresses to receive the honor for her film debut. In addition to the Oscar, Matlin received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama. In 2007, she joined the cast of Showtime Network’s groundbreaking series “The L Word” for three seasons.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Matlin as our special guest at this year’s VIP Reception,” said Chad Richter, Festival chairperson. “Not only is she an accomplished actress but also she’s a successful author and noted humanitarian, donating her time for several important causes, including the American Red Cross, Easter Seals, and the Children Affected By AIDS Foundation. We look forward to hosting her at the reception.”

Produced by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Winter Party Festival raises funds to build power, take action and create change for the LGBT community. Two-thirds of the net proceeds generated from Winter Party Festival go to work locally through grants administered by the Miami Foundation (formerly the Dade Community Foundation), while the remaining one third goes to support The Task Force’s efforts nationally. Since its inception in 1994, Winter Party Festival, along with The Task Force’s annual Recognition Dinner, has raised more than $2.2 million for LGBT organizations in South Florida.

Tickets to the VIP Reception are $85 in advance and $100 at the door and include hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Vita by Bâoli in Miami Beach and cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE. Tickets for the VIP Reception as well as for other events are also available as part of discounted, multi-event passes. For more information, to purchase tickets and passes, or to check out the complete schedule of events, visit www.winterparty.com.

About The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force:
The mission of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is to build the grassroots power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. We do this by training activists, equipping state and local organizations with the skills needed to organize broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT referenda and advance pro-LGBT legislation, and building the organizational capacity of our movement. Our Policy Institute, the movement’s premier think tank, provides research and policy analysis to support the struggle for complete equality and to counter right-wing lies. As part of a broader social justice movement, we work to create a nation that respects the diversity of human expression and identity and creates opportunity for all.

Winter Party Festival Sponsors as of February 23, 2011:
Alegria, Aqua Girl, Amazing Gay Travel, Ascension, Atlantic Broadband, Babalu, Barefoot Wines, Black & Blue, Blue Ball, Ca-Rio-Ca Wear, Cherry, ChrisRyanNYC, Circuit Festival, CiRKuit Dreams/RefleX, Clublezlife.com, Dale Stine Photography, Da Leo Trattoria, DNA Magazine, DoubleTree Surfcomber Hotel, EdgeontheNet.com, Elite Software, fab Magazine , Fiji, Fleet, Florida Agenda, Florida Department of Health, French Connection, Frontiers Magazine, Gancho Tampa, Gay Internet Radio Live, Gaypartix.com, GAYSTAR, GayTravel.com, Gayzette, Gir(L) Magazine, Give Me a Beat Productions, GreatPartyPics, Grey Goose, Grindr, Gourmet Station, Halloween New Orleans, Hell & Heaven, Hilton Wolman Events, HotSpots Magazine/Genre Latino, Icandee Events, IGLTA, Independence 2011, Instinct Magazine, Jason Snead Events, JOEMYGOD.com, JumpOnMarksList.com, Kiehls, Since 1851, Let’s Go Play, La Lupa di Roma, Logo, LocalGayBusiness.com, Lord’s South Beach, MackPlanet, Macy’s, Manhunt.net, Mark Nelson Events, Mark Magazine, Masterbeat, Matinee New York/Florida, MRNY.com, MyGayToronto.com, MyLesbianRadio, National Beverage Corporation, Next Magazine, noiZe Magazine, NYC Pride, Office Depot, OMG Magazine, Orbitz, Outlook Columbus, Palace Bar, Pandora Events, Paul N Presents, Pizza Rustica, PopLife Designs, Printing Corporation of America, Purple Party, Route 7 Productions, Saint at Large/Black Party, Sand Blast, SeekWay Technologies, She Magazine, Showtime Networks, Sizzle Miami, SobeGayInfo.com, SobeSocialClub, Southern Decadence, Splash Days, Spris, Sun-Kissed Productions, Tom Bercu Presents, TownHouse Hotel, Twisted Life, Verve, XLsior Festival – Mykonos, WayOut Events, WeHo Party, Wet Platinum, White Party – Miami, White Party – Palm Springs, Wire Weekly, Wolfe Video

Mixology 11th Annual Closing Party At Nikki Beach 3/12/11

Mixology 11th Annual Closing Party At Nikki Beach Miami
March 12 ,  12 Pm To 5 Am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

MIXOLOGY’s Winter Music Conference Closing Parties have become legendary events @ NIKKI BEACH for the music industry & fans. Past Guest > Carl Cox.Paul Oakenfold.Benny Benassi.Judge Jules.Seb Fontaine
Special Guest Dj Top 100 / Interstate / Junior Sanchez / Mark Lewis / Dj Reza / Miss Nine / Bill Kelly / Hollywood Rox / Carlo Astuti / Lea Luna / Saum G / Live Casey /
More Talent To Be Announced…
Admission: $20
WMC Badge Policy: FREE with WMC Badge
Contact Name: Mark Lewis
Phone: 323-240-3406
Email: djmixthis@gmail.com
Website: www.mixologywmc.com

WMC 2011 Gotsoul Sessions At Nikki Beach Miami 3/11/11

WMC 2011 Gotsoul Sessions At Nikki Beach Miami
March 11, 10 Pm To 5 Am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Join us at the world famous Nikki Beach for the THERAPY take over! This party is not for amateurs so take your meds, get some rest, and get ready to sweat. You have to feel it to believe it!
Jojoflores Black Coffee Culoe De Song Dj Zo Zakes (vocals) Ed Dunn Halo Nomumbah Fuki Tommy Bones Ed Dunn Rob Rizk Special Guests…
Admission: From $ 20
WMC Badge Policy: FREE with WMC BADGE
Email: swankpro@gmail.com

Purple Music Weekndance 3 At Nikki Beach Miami 3/11/11

Purple Music Weekndance 3 At Nikki Beach Miami
From March 11 To March 11 2011, From 12 Pm To 10 Pm
NIkki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

The anticipated Purple Music party Weekndance part 3 by Jamie Lewis & Dolce is here again! Amazing Artists & Live Pa’s performing the latest productions of Jamie Lewis. R U Ready to Dance! C U there!
Jamie Lewis(CH),Meme(BR),Roland Clark(US),Victor Simonelli(US),Soulmagic(DK),Luca Cassani(IT),Anthony Romeno(IT), Souldynamic (IT), Christian Hornbostel(DE),PAs Keith Thompson,Kim Cooper,Natasha Watts
Admission: $10
WMC Badge Policy: FREE with WMC Badge
Contact Name: Marcela Di Santo
Phone: 786 285 5976
Email: dolceparty@yahoo.com
Website: www.purplemusic.ch

Danny Hawk’s Birthday Bash and Gym Party 2/26/11

Danny Hawk’s Birthday Bash & Gym Party!
Saturday, February 26, 2011, 4pm-10pm!
Normandy Gym
1145 71st Street
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Website.

Free BBQ!
Free Live Rock Band, CAT 5 (starts at 6:30pm!)
Chance to win One Free Year Membership!
One day only membership specials
Great Music, food,and fun all afternoon and night!

Join us for an afternoon and evening of great music, food, and fun! BBQ, Live Rock Band at 6:30pm, and your chance to win One Free Year Membership to Normandy Gym! It’s Danny Hawk’s Birthday, and so many others at the gym, that we had to throw a party to fit them all in! It’s also our way of saying THANKS to the members and the neighborhood that have supported us since 2002!!!! Come eat, dance, meet some great people, have some fun! See you at the gym!

Real Housewife Of Miami Adriana De Moura At Miami Beach Fashion Week 3/5/11

Real Housewives of Miami, Adriana De Moura Will Strut Down the Runway at this Year’s Miami Beach International Fashion Week
March 5, 8:30pm
Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall A
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida
RSVP: Rachel Levy at rachel@levyad.com

On Saturday March 5, Real Housewives of Miami, Adriana De Moura will walk down the runway at the 13th annual Miami Beach International Fashion Week. Last year at Miami International Fashion Week, Adriana was dared by Larsa Pippen and Cristy Rice, her fellow housewives to strut down the runway. Up for the challenge, Adriana gracefully walked down the runway proving to her friends she has what it takes to be a model. This year at the Miami Beach International Fashion Week, Adriana will once againtake the runway. Brazilian designer, Marcelo Quadros will feature Adriana De Moura in the unveiling of his spring collection at the Copa Airlines Showcase. During the past 12 years, Miami Beach International Fashion Week has evolved into one of the world,s premier fashion events spotlighting designers from all over the world.

Beth Sobol, president of Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions, Inc., founded Miami Beach Fashion Week® in 1999 following a successful career as an international fashion model. She has worked with some of the fashion world,s most influential designers and producers and launched Miami Fashion Week to provide a platform for designers from Latin America to gain international exposure. In 2010, Aaron Perry joined forces with Beth as Managing Partner. Aaron focuses on the development of strategic business partnerships and a global expansion of the Miami Beach International Fashion Week brand. He is currently spearheading efforts to add a trade show component to Miami Beach International Fashion Week scheduled to launch in 2012 as well as other new shows and product lines associated with the MBIFW brand.

During the past 12 years, MBIFW has evolved into one of the world,s premier fashion events spotlighting designers from Europe, USA and Canada, the Caribbean, Middle East and Asia as well as the largest showcase of Latin American design talent in the United States. For more information and to purchase tickets for the upcoming event please visit
www.miamifashionweek.com

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Life is Art River of Art at Bar 721 on 2/23/11

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of Life is Art River of Art at Bar 721 on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.  Thanks to everyone that came out to support Life is Art.  We had an such an awesome crowd.  Thanks to Bar 721 for providing us the space to have an artist showcase and Taconteno for providing the passed appetizers (so yummy).  The following are the artist that were showcased in this months River of Art:  Jaime Ferreyros, Vanessa Velez, Clara Ruiz, Vince Herrera, Nathan Grip, Lorie Setton and Monique Lassoij.

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page, click here.

Photographs of Life is Art River of Art at Bar 721 on 2/23/11

Life is Art River of Art at Bar 721 on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.  Thanks to everyone that came out to support Life is Art.  We had an such an awesome crowd.  Thanks to Bar 721 for providing us the space to have an artist showcase and Taconteno for providing the passed appetizers (so yummy).  The following are the artist that were showcased in this months River of Art:  Jaime Ferreyros, Vanessa Velez, Clara Ruiz, Vince Herrera, Nathan Grip, Lorie Setton and Monique Lassoij.

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Angel Squads Promotional Agency Hosts Massage Angels Casting Call 2/24-25/11

Angel Squads Promotional Agency Hosts Massage Angels Casting Call
Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February 25, 2011
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Pics Boutique
1680 Michigan Avenue, Suite 730
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Angel Squads, a new Miami Beach-based promotional agency, will host a casting call for Massage Angel casting calls at Pics Boutique in South Beach. The first company to utilize the European concept of incorporating massage into nightlife, Angel Squads’ team of trained Massage Angels can be found at numerous nightclubs and restaurants in South Beach and Miami including: Coco de Ville, Philippe, Rok Bar, SET and Tantra. The girls offer patrons at each venue 10 minute relaxing chill neck, shoulder and Indian head massages, as a gratuity service. The proven international concept is re-inventing nightlife in Miami Beach and Angel Squads wants you to be a part of it!

Massage Angels should be confident, motivated, energetic, well-presented, hard working, and able to work flexible hours. Angels will be fully trained by licensed massage therapists. The casting call requires all potential Massage Angels to present a resume and one photograph for consideration.

For more information on Angel Squads please visit www.AngelSquads.com or contact eb@angelsquads.com.

About Angel Squads:
Angel Squads is a unique Miami Beach-based promotional agency and the first U.S. company to utilize the European concept of incorporating massage into nightlife. Angel Squads’ Massage Angels are trained by licensed massage therapists and provide heavenly 10 minute chill massages including acupressure for shoulders and neck, then an Indian head massage. Angel Squads services are available at nightclubs, restaurants and special events. For more information, please call 305.604.8744 or visit www.AngelSquads.com.

Dirty Talk at The Clevelander 2/24/11

Dirty Talk
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Every Thursday is the ultimate ladies’ night in Miami Beach with Dirty Talk. Featuring complimentary admission for ladies all night long. Early birds will receive complimentary champagne and Lychee Martinis between 10p – 12a from the sexiest all-male bartender staff. Dance the night away to DJ Elle spinning open format until the early morning.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of the Funkshion Book Launch And Art Work Unveiling on 2/22/11

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of the Funkshion Book Launch And Art Work Unveiling at the Beach Welcome Center on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.  Featuring the Real Time Art Project by Djordje IsHere.

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page, click here.

NetUp Now Presents Online and Offline Social Media Conference 3/4-5/11

Join the power of Social Media Marketing
Reawaken your spirit and refresh your soul March 4-5, 2011
Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa
6801 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
More Info and Tickets.

NetUpNOW is excited to present our Online and Offline Social Media Conference. This will be an incredible opportunity to join the social media conversation.

Our NetUpNOW conference is more than just a social media workshop. Our deluxe package also provides three weeks of online marketing and PR for you and your business. This will include marketing your brand on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and our weekly e-zine which is read by 19K business professionals.

Social media is changing the landscape of PR & marketing. Once coined Web 2.0, social media has shifted to Customer 2.0. Customers are reinventing the way your brand is doing business.

During our one of a kind online and offline social media conference, at the famed, Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa, you will learn; Social Media Growth, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Networking, Social Media Sales, and how to Channel Schedule each phase to ensure your online success.

In addtion to learning our five steps of social media, we will be incorporating the Canyon Ranch philosphy; Reawaken your spirit and refresh your soul. You will leave our conference as a more powerful individual, have a social media plan, and have an incredible support group to keep you in action.

Our conference has limited seats, so sign up early. Once you register for our conference, our team will begin to Social Media You to our community.

Whether you are a Fourtune 500 company, small business owner or somewhere in between, it’s time to recognize how marketing is changing, and how your team can leverage this change to improve your brands visibility.

Roberto Perez Funky Zoo Art Show at the Carlton Hotel 2/25/11

Roberto Perez Funky Zoo Art Show
Friday, February 25, 2011 7pm
Carlton Hotel
1433 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach

Funky Zoo is the latest exhibit being shown by the famous Puerto Rican designer and architect Roberto Perez. These pieces are a mix between toys and puzzles with graffiti style inspiration. The idea for this series was born when the artist became the father of twins, these paintings are a visual lifestyle motivated by enjoying the small things in life.
Not to mention while enjoying this explosion of art and design you can pick up some drink specials by the pool!

$5 Well Drinks
$2 Shots
$10 Malibu Mojitos
$10 Patron Margaritas
$8 Ciroc Red Berry Bombs
$10 Grey Goose Martinis

Beats by resident DJ’s Ayran, Carlos Lopez, Luigi Rodiguez and guests.
The hottest beats in the city will be blazing by the pool until the sun comes back up in celebration of this artist. Do not miss out on the fusion of these crazy artists combined!
Roberto Perez Art Show

The show runs from Friday, February 25, 2011 7pm – Sunday February 27

Celebrate Miami Music Month with Krel pop up shop at Lace March

March 1 – 30, 2011
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 8 pm
KREL pop up at LACE Beauty Lab
500 South Point Drive, ste, 120
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-0190

Come get pampered while listening to great grooves. Miami’s music month brings KREL & LACE together with a KREL pop up shop at Lace Beauty Lab!

Miami’s premiere designer Karelle Levy, designer of KRELwear, and the company’s official spokes model Anna Elizabeth bring you fashion, glamour, & beauty, for the musical month of March. Lace owner Anna Elizabeth is excited to host a series of events and parties alongside Karelle Levy, KRELwear designer. A series of fun, relaxing and tantalizing events will be happening through out the month featuring a variety top female djs and musicians.

Call to make your appointments for fabulous custom quickie couture pieces, sewn while you get your mani-pedi. Feel free to make your appointments for quickie couture, manicures, pedicures, facials, wax, and all your beauty needs. Check out specially picked KREL pieces: hand loom one of a kind dresses, play suits, separates, hot shorts and KRELwear basics, perfect for dancing the night and day away, or just because.

Hot Tips for the Month: Buy $250 or more of KREL and get a complimentary quickie manicure or discounts on all other services.

Events include:
March 9th, 6 – 9pm “A Night of Quickies” Get sexy in a flash. Custom couture starting at $30 and a mani-pedi for only $25, while you wait. Happy ending guaranteed.
March 166h , 2 – 8pm “To Dye For” Breathe new life through color. Either Tied dye or piece dye your new or past KREL pieces. Lace will match your nails too!
March 23rd , 4-8pm “The Ultra Fabulous Tea Party” The infamous tea party is being held at Lace. We love sipping our tea with Fashion & Beauty
March 30th, 4-8pm “Stitchin’, Boozin’, Beauty, Bitches”…… Been dancin’ all month? Need a footbath and some bitchin’ time??? Come by for mani-pedi’s till 8 or just chill with tea, cocktails and stitchin’ till 10pm.

www.krelwear.com
www.iluvlace.com

SAVE Dade’s InterFaithOUT Presents Film Series 2/27/11

Sunday, Feb 27 · 2:00 pm
A Jihad For Love
The Wolfsonian-FIU Auditorium
1001 Washington Ave
Miami Beach

RSVP required: Lydia Lopez at 305.535.2644 or lydia@thewolf.fiu.edu

Film Series to Promote Dialogue About Spirituality and LGBTQ Identity
Co-Presented by SAVE Dade and The Wolfsonian-Florida International University

In a time of uncertainty and unrest in Egypt and throughout the Middle East, where Islamic GLBTQ individuals’ rights and lives are under tremendous attack, this timely documentary explores the complex global intersections between Islam and homosexuality. The film travels from India to Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, and France. Always filming in secret and as a Muslim, Sharma makes the film from within the faith, depicting Islam with the same respect as the film’s characters.

Amanullah DeSondy, Visiting Professor of Islamic Studies at University of Miami, will moderate a post-film discussion. A wine reception will follow. Admission to the film and reception is free.

Co-Presented by SAVE Dade and The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami – Herrs
chaft Lecture and Cultural Fund, FIU Women’s Studies, Center in the Study of Spirituality at FIU, and the News Cafe.

Fish Out of Water: http://www.fishoutofwaterfilm.com/
All God’s Children: http://www.womanvision.org/all-gods-children.html
A Jihad for Love: http://www.ajihadforlove.com/press.html
(No site available for Jerusalem is Proud to Present)

SAVE Dade’s mission is to promote, protect, and defend equality for people in Miami-Dade County who are LGBT. InterFaithOUT is an active project of SAVE Dade focused on the awareness of the faith community to the issues affecting LGBTQ persons.

The Wolfsonian-FIU is a museum, library, and research center that uses objects to illustrate the persuasive power of art and design, to explore what it means to be modern, and to tell the story of social, historical, and technological changes that have transformed our world. The collections comprise approximately 120,000 objects from the period of 1885 to 1945-the height of the Industrial Revolution to the end of the Second World War-in a variety of media including furniture; industrial-design objects; works in glass, ceramics, and metal; rare books; periodicals; ephemera; works on paper; paintings; textiles; and medals.

Matinee Miami Beach Winter Party Festival 3/5/11

Matinée Miami Beach
Saturday March 5th
Paris Theater
Miami Beach

On Saturday March 5th, one of the biggest parties in Europe, Matinée, returns to the Paris Theater on Miami Beach after its sold-out New Year’s Eve debut – this time with a pair of its resident DJs, Taito Tikaro and Theresa. Don’t miss this new-to-Winter Party extravaganza with a very special surprise performance.

Tickets are just $65 in advance. Save $20 by purchasing them today at WinterParty.com or by clicking here.

VIP tickets are a better bargain. Save $25 and receive a full 4-hour Open Bar, express entry and an exclusive VIP area with dedicated bar located on the grand balcony – complete with spectacular views over the entire theater. Get your VIP tickets now.

For the Ultra VIP Experience, choose from 2 exclusive packages that include your own private area overlooking the entire party for you and 9 friends, complimentary Grey Goose bottle service, and Matinée gear gift packs. Reserve now.

After Process at Miami Beach Reception 3/6/11

After Process
Pip Brant, Amalia Caputo, Patricia Figueroa Sowers, Dinorah Rodriguez de Jésus, Odalis Valdivieso
Reception: Wednesday, March 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional Library
227 22nd St.
Miami Beach

Amalia Caputo, Tableaux, after Lovers, Magritte, 2007, c-print, courtesy of the artist.
The five Miami artists in this exhibition have adapted work for the Miami Beach Regional Library using processes that, like library cataloging, identify and re-process information that has already been codified or mediated. Using photographs, prints, video, altered film, and hand-dyed and embroidered fabric, they bring viewers into a new relationship with words and images from the news, philosophical ideas, reproductions of art historical works from fine art books, the natural environment as organized into civic parks, and an absent character re-invented through a series of videotaped interviews.

March 9 – May 17, 2011

Photographs of Latin Business Club of America Networking on 2/22/11

Latin Business Club of America Networking at the Hilton Bentley on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.  Had an amazing time, meet some great people had so great food and drinks.

Latin Business Club of America is South Florida’s largest professional networking organization promoting businesses to the Latin business community. South Florida’s (encompassing Miami- Dade and Broward counties) chapter boasts over 12,000 members. Founded in 2000, Latin Business Club of America has become an important strategic alliance for businesses who desire a presence in the Latin community. The company’s goal was to develop a way for businesses to expose their messages and products to top executives at a time when they would associate the pleasurable relaxed experience to the product. This goal was accomplished through the development of monthly networking events. Website: http://www.latinbiz.net.

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Chocolate Sundays Bright Eyes Tix Giveaways 2/27/11

Chocolate Sundays
Sunday, February 27 10:00pm – 5:00am
Purdy Lounge
1811 purdy ave
Miami Beach, FL
Created By
IamYourvillain

Chocolate Sundays | Bright Eyes Tix Giveaways
We are going to be give away free tix to the Bright Eyes show March 2nd.
With every Happy Meal you buy, you will be given a raffle tix. We will be raffling off the Bright Eyes tix sometime through out the night.
$6 Happy Meal – High Life & Shot Of Jagger

DJ’S
Porchlite
Dza & Contra
Location

The Rhythm Foundation presents Philip Glass Etudes and Other Work for Solo Piano 3/17/11

The Rhythm Foundation presents Philip Glass: Etudes and Other Work for Solo Piano
Thursday, March 17th, 8:00 p.m.
New World Center. 500
17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website.

Tickets can be purchased online at NWS.edu or the New World box office at 305.673.3331

An evening of solo acoustic piano featuring recent etudes and work composed and performed by Philip Glass. An intimate and unique look at a visionary at work, this evening provides a fond re-acquaintance for Glass fans and a perfect introduction for new audiences. The program consists of music originally composed for solo piano as well as a number of arrangements for organ or instrumental combinations. All the selections are from 1976 to the present.

Phlilip Glass in concert in Miami Beach is presented with support of Baptist Health South Florida. Additional support is provided by Miami Magazine. Annual support is received from the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs and the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council.

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

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Yorgis Goiricelaya Ensemble 2/24/11

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Yorgis Goiricelaya Ensemble
Thursday February 24, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Yorgis Goiricelaya Martinez was born in the province of Matanzas, Cuba. He started his musical career in Cuba at the age of eight, with the piano. At the age of 10 he joined local Cuban bands for 2 years. Yorgis later relocated to Costa Rica where he continued his pursuit of a musical career. In 1997 he began to perform with professional local groups in Costa Rica. A year later, he began to perform with major local artists as a bassist, later as a pianist as well.

He then began to write and arrange music and joined the most recognized Cuban group in Costa Rica, Conjunto Chocolate, for which he was the manager, pianist, and writer/arranger. During this period, the group recorded 2 very successful CD’s. With his growing popularity and recognition in Costa Rica he started producing music with some of the most accomplished artists in this era (1999-2005).

In the year 2004 he launched his independent music project named “Abriendo Caminos.” translated as “opening paths.” The Album was released in August of 2005 and immediately exceeded the expectations of critics. He later launched a series of concerts, which were noted as the best Cuban music concerts in Costa Rica by the Costa Rican newspaper “La Nacion.” This CD was composed by Yorgis. He also directed, produced, wrote, arranged, sang, played the bass, piano, and the flute.

In December of 2005, Yorgis relocated to Miami performing with an array of pretigious latin artists such as Albita, Rey Ruiz, Luis Enrique, Issac Delgado, Francisco Céspedes, Habana Abierta, Luis Boffil, El Tumbao; Jazz groups such with Carlos Averhoff (Irakere), Hilario Bell , Osmany Paredes, Paquito D´Rivera, Rey Ruiz, Issac Delgado etc. He also worked with the legendary Grammy winner Albita Rodriguez as a pianist and writer on her live CD, Lena . Other artists he has worked with include Alejandro Sanz, Oscar D´León, Miles Peña, Marvin Diz, Los Del Rio, Braily, etc.

He has participated with important Latin musical figures such as: Oscar D’ Leon, Albita, Rey Ruiz, David Bisbal, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Luis Enrique, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Franco de Vita, Celia Cruz, La India, Jose Alberto el Canario, Chucho Valdés, Carlos del Puerto Jr, Ignacio Berroa, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Amaury Gutierrez, Ana Barbara, Johnny Ventura, Julio Sabala, Lena, Manolin (el medico de la salsa), Puerto Rican Power, Lucrecia, Habana Abierta, Barullo, Francisco Cespedes and others, demonstrating his youthful talent, experience and professionalism of international caliber.

In recent years, Yorgis has recorded and toured on an international level in the USA, Europe, Mexico, Carribean, Central America, and South America with artists Rey Ruiz, Albita, Issac Delgado. Yorgis is also making the “Ciclos” world tour of Grammy winner Luis Enrique.

When not on tour, he works daily as a bass player on Miami TV shows such as:
Pellizcame Que Estoy Soñando, Channel 41
Escandalo TV, Telefutura.
Sabado Gigante (Univision) watched in over 40 countries.
Telemundo 51

In 2010 Yorgis has released his second Album called “Elegance” with special guest as: Paquito D´Rivera, Isaac Delgado, Osmany Paredes, Tony Pérez among others of Latin Jazz icons. The album is available in most of the digital music stores around the world.

Right now he is working in a new production called “Elegance by Night”. A live DVD using Elegance repertory and new songs which will be ready for the next year.

Get Some Love In The Lobby 2/22/11

Join us in the gym lobby for complimentary chair massage, and an exclusive ANATOMIE Trunk Show.
02.22.11 6:00-9:00pm
2323 Collins
thespa.miami@dbgym.com

Non-members, RSVP for guestlist… 305.967.6789 or thespa.miami@dbgym.com

This February, you’ll love our packages that come complete with a day at the gym, decadent chocolates and champagne to wet your lips while you sun and relax on our Spa Deck and Lounge…

May not be combined with other offers. Tax & gratuity not included. Available through 02.28.11.

Kimikal Fashion Show at Mansion 2/23/11

Kimikal Fashion Show at Mansion
02/23/2011, 11:00 PM
Mansion Night Club
235 Washington Ave Miami Beach
www.quecoco.com/wed.html

International Wednesdays presents

The very sexy Kimikal Fashion show with sounds by DJs Ron Luna & Konflikt at Mansion Nightclub on Miami Beach.

For Guest List and Bottle Service Contact Us 786.942.2097

Admission Is Complimentary…Call, Email Or Txt To Find Out More About List Info

Pulse Late Night at the New World Symphony 2/25/11

Pulse: Late Night at the New World Symphony
Friday, 2/25, 10 p.m.
New World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
More Info.

Pulse: Late Night at the New World Symphony transforms the Gehry-designed performance hall and atrium into a nightclub-style social setting. Pulse will feature the artistry of Mercury Soul together with the New World Symphony in performances of theatrically enhanced contemporary music integrated into an evening-long set of DJ-spun electronic. Cocktail bars inside the hall, nightclub lighting and video projections will enhance the ambience of these cutting-edge social, musical and dance events. In short, this is going to be an amazing way to experience the New World Center! Don’t miss it!

Information courtesy University of Wynwood.

NetUpNOW Follow Friday Live 3/4/11

Friday, March 4 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa
6801 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL

Click here to RSVP: http://tweetvite.com/event/NetUpNow

Hosted By: @steveGOgreen @miamibites @NetUpNow @CanyonRanch @Veev
Hashtag: #NetUpNow

Have you been to a TweetUp before? Have you sent a #FollowFriday Shout out before? We are guessing that you probably Tweet from home, your office or maybe Starbucks.

We are excited to host our Follow Friday Live TweetUp at the beautiful Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach. They will be serving us delicious, healthy appetizers for us to enjoy. VeeV is The World’s First Açaí Spiritâ„¢ and is simply a better way to drinkâ„¢. Açaí (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) is the exotic tasting Brazilian national fruit popularized by surfers and sports enthusiasts, and is thought to be the healthiest fruit. They have been kind enough to host our TweetUp and serve you complimentary Veev cocktails.

Here is your chance to Tweet Live with your friends and also have the Ocean in the background. Canyon Ranch is an absolutely beautiful property and a perfect place to mingle with your friends. Plus, the Twitpics we can take are going to be awesome! If you have never been to Canyon Ranch you are in for a treat!

Miami City Ballet Upper Room Come Closer 2/25/11

MCB’s Upper Room: Drinks and Dance
Friday, February 25, 6:30pm
Lobby of Miami City Ballet Studios
2200 Liberty Avenue
Miami Beach
Membership Info.

Free ‘Open Bar’ And Performance On Feb. 25 For MCB’s Upper Room Members.

R.S.V.P. Required By Feb. 22.
Non-Member tickets just $35.
Call 305.929.7000 ext. 1446 or e-mail upperroom@miamicityballet.org

Open Barre Performance (included in membership)
6:30 p.m. — Open Bar — enjoy bottomless glasses of wine in the
7 p.m. — Performance of Liturgy, Tarantella and Symphony in Three Movements.

Mi Casa Holiday Season Opener and Pool Party 3/8/11

March 8, 2011 from 12pm to 9pm
South Seas Hotel
1751 Collins Ave
Miami Beach
FREE WITH RSVP here!

Artists: DJ Kamala, Kristel Morin, Master Kev, Cory Centric, Hallex M, Keith Evan, Max Pela, Risk Sound System, Abel Rogers, Jose Marquez, Boogie Libre, Mikeytown, Marco Castro & Julius tMT & a very special performance by Stephanie Cooke
Hosted By: Jenn Hurst, Lady J, Lauren Segal, Monica Chiodo

Aid to the SouLLess, House Society, Turntables on the Hudson, United Music Records,Nextaid.org, Poolside Sessions, vitaminwater, Media Services NYC, The Joint, Pilikia by the Pool, IS Tours & friends.

Tuesday March 8th, 2011 marks the beginning of the Mi Casa Holiday Season the South Seas Hotel, Miami Beach
Mi Casa es su Casa Holiday (MCSCH)
The culture behind “Mi Casa es Su Casa” exemplifies and reminds us of the generosity that exists in our Hearts. “Holiday” suggests that Not taking time for ourselves is Not an option. Together we’d like to share our Mi Casa Holiday experiences with you, with stops in Miami, Costa Rica, Detroit, New York, L.A., Barcelona, and the Finale this fall in Playa del Carmen, Mexico October 6-9th.

In addition, we are also proud to share, donate, and support the unfailing vision and selfless mission of NEXTAID.ORG www.nextaid.org Beats Build Hope, so be sure to join us in celebration as we swim, dance, and kick-off the 26th Annual Winter Music Conference!

Beautiful Dreamers 2/25/11

Friday, February 25 · 8:00pm – 10:00pm
SoBe Institute of the Arts
2100 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

SoBe Arts Presents
Beautiful Dreamers
150 Years of American Vocal Music
American Masterworks Series 2011

6:30pm Art Speaks – “Words & Music”
8:00pm Open Friday Concert: Beautiful Dreamers

Performers:
Rebekah Diaz, soprano
Graham Fandrei, baritone
Adam Chefitz, piano

Program: Love duets from Carousel, Porgy and Bess, West Side Story and Jubilee, Ives Songs and much more.

Songs by Amy Beach, Eve Beglarian, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Stephen Foster, George Gershwin, Lou Harrison, Richard Hundley, Charles Ives, Carson Kievman, Cole Porter, Richard Rogers and Neil Rolnick. Based on texts by Robert Browning, Stephen Sondheim, Lord Byron and others.

The concert is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Advanced seating reservations are available to donors (at any level) of “The Annual Giving Campaign for SoBe Arts.”

Free Parking. Enter lot off Washington Avenue between the Miami Beach Convention Center and the 21st Street Recreation Center.

www.sobearts.org

Sobe Wine and Food Festival Afterparty at Clevelander C-Level 2/25-27/11

SOBE Wine & Food Festival Afterparty
Friday, February 25 – Sunday, February 27
5p – 8p
C-Level
The Clevelander Hotel
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Drink Specials
Miller Light $5
Coors Light $5
Grey Goose Double O Seven $8.50

Join us 6 floors above Ocean Drive for the most exclusive SoBe Wine & Food Festival Afterparty. Complete with Miami’s hottest singers and complimentary cocktails, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 5-8pm on C-Level.

Miami Beach International Fashion Week Showcases the Danasha Luxury Butterfly Collection 3/6/11

Miami Beach International Fashion Week Showcases the Danasha Luxury Butterfly Collection
March 6, 6:00p.m- 11:00pm
Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall A
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida

RSVP: Rachel@levyad.com

On March 3-6, Sobol- Perry Fashion Productions, Inc is hosting its 13th annual Miami Beach International Fashion Week. During the past 12 years, Miami Beach International Fashion Week has evolved into one of the world’s premier fashion events spotlighting designers from all over the world. Danasha Luxury from Lebanon will unveil two of its most extravagant and luxurious pieces from the Danasha Luxury Butterflies collection at the Miami Moda & Music Awards on March 6. This decadent collection is embedded with high spec diamonds and 18k gold. Two of four butterflies will be making their first appearance at the 2011 Miami Beach International Fashion Week., respectively titled Pupa and Eyespots.

Danasha Luxury items are created from the most precious materials, while adopting the finest production methods in order to share a vision of value. During the showcase of these unique pieces, attendees will have the opportunity to estimate how much each outfit will be valued for. The attendee who guesses the exact amount will receive a Tiffany & Co necklace as well as a VIP gift bag from Moroccanoil.

Beth Sobol, president of Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions, Inc., founded Miami Beach Fashion Week® in 1999 following a successful career as an international fashion model. She has worked with some of the fashion world’s most influential designers and producers and launched Miami Fashion Week to provide a platform for designers from Latin America to gain international exposure. In 2010, Aaron Perry joined forces with Beth as Managing Partner. Aaron focuses on the development of strategic business partnerships and a global expansion of the Miami Beach International Fashion Week brand. He is currently spearheading efforts to add a trade show component to Miami Beach International Fashion Week scheduled to launch in 2012 as well as other new shows and product lines associated with the MBIFW brand.

During the past 12 years, MBIFW has evolved into one of the world’s premier fashion events spotlighting designers from Europe, USA and Canada, the Caribbean, Middle East and Asia as well as the largest showcase of Latin American design talent in the United States. For more information and to purchase tickets for the upcoming event please visit www.miamifashionweek.com.

Africa and the Diaspora Commemorating the Shared History A poetry reading 2/22/11

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 | 6:30 p.m.
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach

Africa and the Diaspora: Commemorating the Shared History – A poetry reading
With images of the Gate of No Return in his heart and mind, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean poet and Miami: City of Refuge writer-in-residence at the Florida Center for Literary Arts, discusses the reinvention of black history. He has written that, “As men and women of vision stood up to re-assert black voices, they began to take a grip on their own historical narratives”. With that as the backdrop, Mr. Hove will read from his own work and try to find a deeper meaning in the collective history of Africans on the continent along with those in the Diaspora. Free and open to the public.

Fashion Designer Expo Florida 4/28-30/11

Fashion Designer Expo Florida
April 28th-29th
Newport Beachside Resort & Hotel
16701 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33160

April 30th Golf tournament & Luncheon
Country Club Miami

The Fashion Industry is experiencing an overturn in power. Some fight against it but before long, rising designers will begin to take the throne. Consumers are getting tired of the same designers, repeated fabrics, and mundane patterns over and over. They’re demanding something new; fresh model faces, unique makeup artistry, breathtaking wardrobe styling, and eccentric hairstylists.

It’s time for the “emerging” to have a strong backing and a secure platform to introduce their passion to the world. www.fashiondesignersexpo.com

Fashion Designers Expo’s (FDE) Let the Runway Meet the Cause Campaign supports Alonzo Mourning’s Overtown Youth Center during their Spring 2011 Runway Shows on April 28 thru 30, 2011.

FDE’s Let the Runway Meet The Cause (LMRC) Campaign gears its focus on being a key benefactor on education by raising funds to support Alonzo Mourning’s Overtown Youth Center’s educational and recreational programs. Alonzo Mourning’s Youth Overtown Center will be the Primary Beneficiary for FDE’s Let the Runway Meet the Cause 2011 Campaign. LMRC’s fundraising efforts aims to support the educational and recreational programs that were created to give disadvantaged youth a better quality of life.

FDE’s passion for impacting the world is driven through their core element, “Let the Runway Meet the Cause” (LRMC) Campaign. LRMC was created to bridge the cutting edge and trendsetting Fashion Industry, with the powerful impact of the top Non-Profit Organizations to impact the world and bring dreams to reality. Founders of Fashion Designers Expo: Karine Melissa Purchas, Tahaji Smith, and Clinton K. Powell, have since raised thousands of dollars since 2007 for various philanthropies in the Miami and surrounding areas. LMRC will host their campaign during the Fashion Designers Expo Events on April 28 – 30, 2011.

Ticket sales open on March 1, 2011. Ticket prices ranges from $50 for VIP Seating, $25 for General Seating, Standing Room- RSVP only with a cash or back to school supplies donation at the door. Back to school supplies donated will support the Young Dreams Community Outreach program.

Alonzo Mourning’s Overtown Youth Center programs are designed to engage children in educational and recreational activities that promote their physical, cognitive, motor, social, and emotional development. During the after school hours, students attend daily educational enrichment classes focused on homework assistance, skill building, FCAT preparation, and remediation. Students participate in daily recreational activities that include culturally diverse forms of physical exercise and creative arts. OYC offers a range of preventive and character-building activities designed to empower children to identify and avoid negative influences and to pursue positive ones. OYC’s In-School Coordinators provide daily case management of and advocacy for OYC participants within their schools and within the community, tracking scholastic achievement, attendance, and behavior of the students. OYC coordinators build one-on-one relationships with students and develop Individual Success Plans for each student. www.overtownyouth.org.

Fashion Designers Expo Florida, on its fifth year, is an exciting Fashion Week designed to show the world new superstars in the emerging Fashion Industry. From extravagant runway shows to luxurious parties, FDE Florida attracts the attention of thousands of Fashionistas worldwide.

FDE Florida proudly supports and donates a portion of the proceeds to top charity organizations like Alonzo Mourning Overtown Youth Center to “Let the Runway Meet the Cause”, says FDE Florida CEO Karine Melissa. “Bringing Dreams to Reality is our sole purpose; this means the dreams of everyone we come in contact with and even those we’ll never meet.”

This year Fashion Designers Expo Florida adds “Fashion on the Green”, the most posh Golf Tournament youʼve ever seen in the corporate world. FDE is a chance for designers, artists, models, and stylists, to showcase their talent to the world. The runway shows will be held on Thursday April 28 thru Friday April 29,2011 at the Newport Beachside Resort and on Saturday April 30, 2011, “Fashion on the Green” Golf Tournament will be held at Country Club of Miami. For more information, go to: www.fashiondesignersexpo.com

Photographs of Howard Austin Feld’s Gallery Show Opening Party on 2/19/11

Howard Austin Feld’s Gallery Show Opening Party at Cando Arts Co-op on Saturday, February 19, 2011.  Howard Austin Feld’s Gallery is Back on South Beach!  What an awesome grand opening, the art was amazing, the music was great and the crowd was really enjoying themselves.

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Kick Off Soiree for 23rd Annual Yacht & Brokerage Show Make a Big Splash by Betty Alvarez

The Welcome Channel & Sunset Harbour Yacht Club (SHYC) celebrated the launch of the 2011 Yacht & Brokerage Show with an official VIP soiree on Wednesday, February 16th from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More than 300 guests attended the invite-only soiree featuring an unforgettable night of luxury.

Gracing the blue-carpet to pose for pictures were special guests including Princess Thi-nga of Vietnam; John Dane III, president and CEO of Trinity Yachts; artist Stephen Gamson; Jay Hartley, president of Regions Bank; David Meers, chief operating officer of Vision Airlines; Skip Zimbalist, president of Show Management; Steve Sheer, director of marketing with Show Management; Lissette Gonzalez, CBS 4 meteorologist; Madeline Paredes, associate vice president of GMCVB; Alan Solis of Urban Icons Marketing; David Rolland, president & CEO of Van Der Bauwede Genève and April Donelson of The Welcome Channel.

Sunset Harbour Yacht Club provided a beautiful waterfront backdrop for the celebration which included two 147ft. mega yachts which served as floating champagne lounges featuring a One Sotheby’s gallery and art exhibition by Daniel Bottero.

Celebrity chef Jackie Salas served passed hors d’Å“uvres including lobster bisque; petit filet mignon wrapped in bacon with spicy avocado sauce; tempura shrimps with mango chutney; Madras curry chicken; pork tenderloin bites with cherry port wine sauce; fresh fish Ceviche and Cajun crab salad. Cocktails were sponsored by Rums of Puerto Rico, Polar Express and Palm Bay International Fine Wine & Spirits.

After a night of poolside dancing to Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band, guests were treated to a commemorative cake by Salas shaped to resemble the mega yacht Pure Bliss which was part of the event.

More than $10,000 in prizes were raffled off throughout the evening, including round trip airfare from Miami to Destin with two-night resort accommodations courtesy of Vision Airlines, a Van Der Bauwede special Yacht & Brokerage Show commemorative watch, a two-night stay at The Lodges at Eagles Nest in North Carolina, complimentary dockage at SHYC and more.

Additional presenting sponsors included Mercedes Benz, Urban Icons Marketing, Pioneer Linens and One Sotheby’s International Realty.

The highly anticipated event marked the start of the Annual Yacht & Brokerage Show’s 23rd year. Every year, this event transforms Collins Avenue into a multi-million dollar presentation of brokerage yachts including the world’s most extraordinary and uniquely designed vessels from the world’s foremost boat builders and brokerage houses.

“We are excited about this opportunity,” said Steve Sheer, Show Management’s Director of Marketing. “Anytime that we can be a part of an event like this, it just sheds more positive light on the show and of course the marine industry.”

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Romance in a Can European Film Festival Fifth Anniversary 3/3/11

Romance in a Can European Film Festival Fifth Anniversary
Angler’s Boutique Resort
Thursday, March 3 at 7 PM.
Guests will enjoy champagne, hors d’oeuvres and screenings of international shorts.
The event cost is $15

“Romance in a Can” Film Festival Rolls out the
Red Carpet for its Fifth Year

“Romance In A Can” Film Festival, presented by Red Chemistry, Inc., has earned a reputation for bringing the finest European romance films to U.S. audiences since 2006. This year, the film festival will run from May 5 to May 10, with a kick-off event on March 3 at the Angler’s Boutique Resort in Miami Beach at 7:00 p.m. The event will feature screenings of short films, hors d’oeuvres by the Angler’s Boutique Resort and Chamarré wines (event cost is $15). Romance In A Can will showcase its film program at various locations including the Colony Theater, Miami Beach Cinematheque, Miami Beach High School, Alliance Francaise, Coral Gables Art Cinema (in collaboration with the Video on Demand Channel eurocinema) and FIU South Campus.

Furthermore, Romance In A Can is the only film festival dedicated to the screening of European romance films in North America. Since its inception in 2007, Romance In A Can has exposed U.S. and Hispanic audiences to a number of unsurpassed films from the best and brightest movie makers in the European film market such as I Am Staying starring Sophie Marceau, Escuela de Seduccion with Victoria Abril, Mujer Invisible with Maria Bouzas and many more. This year, the festival will screen films from over ten European countries including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Israel and others, which are traditionally shown during opening and closing night.

About the film programming: During the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, ACID (Association for the Distribution of Independent Cinema) presented a selection of 9 acclaimed international full-length films including Into Our Hands, Cuchillo De Palo, Donoma, Fix Me, Flowers of Evil, Chicks, Pursuit, Robert Mitchum is Dead and The Drifter. This year, Romance in a Can has the pleasure of presenting the same 9 feature films from the ACID Cannes selection in Miami. Created in 1994, ACID’s mission is to give visibility and public release to new talents in the film industry. ACID’s support does not stop after the presentation in Cannes. In partnership with 35 festivals, ACID presents movies in France (Paris, La Rochelle, Lussas, Pau, Belfort) as well as abroad (Montreal, Bratislava, Tübingen, Linz, Prague, Lisbonne, Pesaro) and now Miami.

Roamnce In A Can also embraces Miami’s cultural arts by giving back to the community through Red Chemistry, Inc., a non-profit organization that raises funds for local youth art programs. Each year, Red Chemistry sponsors a short film competition with local film students from Miami Beach Senior High School and international film students. This year’s theme is “For The Love Of” and the awards ceremony will take at Miami Beach Senior High School on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. A jury of professionals from the movie industry will review films made by European film students as well as films produced by local MBSH students. Awards and cash prizes are given each year during the ceremony. The best films will be purchased by eurocinema and aired on their on-demand channel.

Kathleen Bell Concert New Classical Music Series 2/27/11

Sunday, Feb. 27, 3pm
Arts at St Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
INFO: 305-613-2325

Kathleen Bell, Soprano
accompanied by Liera Antropova, Piano and Elena Olondo, Flute

Price: $20.00 at Door.
$15.00 Online.

Lauter Wonne, lauter Freude, Georg Philipp Telemann.
“Laudate Dominum” from Vesperae solemnes de confessore, K339, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Diez Villancicos de Noël, Joaquín Nin y Castellanos.
Three Songs, Gabriel Fauré.
Cowboy Songs, Libby Larsen.

Currently, Kathleen Bell is Vocal Instructor at the SoBe Music Institute (Miami’s Institute for Performing Arts), Adjunct Instructor of Voice at the New World School of the Arts, the Director of Music Ministry at St. Augustine Church, and an FVA Festival Adjudicator.

Ms. Bell is a graduate of the University of Miami Vocal Performance program, where she was featured as Violetta in Verdi’s La Traviata, the Countess in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, and Lizette in Puccini’s La Rondine. While pursuing a master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy at F.I.U., Kathleen performed as Adina in Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amour and Miss Warbelwell in Mozart’s The Impressario, directed by Phillip Church.

Ms. Bell has traveled extensively throughout Europe, performing in Denmark, Austria, and Italy in recitals and as Adele in J. Strauss’s Die Fledermaus with the Rome Festival Orchestra. Locally, Kathleen has been a featured soloist with the Miami Symphony, the Miami Oratorio Society, the Hispanic Lyric Theatre, and as a member of the ensemble of Florida Grand Opera.

Miami International Film Festival Free Screening 3/2/11

Miami International Film Festival announces a very special FREE screening to Kick-Off the 2011 Festival!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Miami Beach SoundScape & ExoStage at Miami Beach SoundStage
500 – 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(in the park east of the New World Center)

Under the stars and in Miami Beach’s gorgeous new technological-and-environmental marvel, Miami International Film Festival is proud to present a magical evening with a sneak preview of the HBO Documentary Film “The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical”. This all-ages spectacular will be screened on the 7,000 sq ft. projection wall of the newly opened Frank Gehry building, the New World Center.

Director Sarah McCarthy is scheduled to attend the Miami Beach screening.
“The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical” will debut on HBO later this year.

The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical
“The Sound of Music” with its imagery of mountains and edelweiss may seem far removed from India’s Maximum City, but this film begs to differ. Director Sarah McCarthy follows the transformative experiment of the Bombay Chamber Orchestra as they recruit children from the Mumbai slums — home to half the city’s population — for a one-night performance of the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. “The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical” marvelously conveys the timeless and international appeal of tunes such as “Do, Re, Mi” and “My Favorite Things” as performed by these kids. At the center of the story is the 11-year-old Ashish whose wide smile and optimism can melt the coldest heart. With so many hopes riding on this single performance, the stakes are high for everyone.

Miami Beach Cinematheque grand opening and Oscar Night America event 2/27/11

Miami Beach Film Society’s New Cinematheque To Host 2011 Oscar Night® America, Miami Beach
Sunday, February 27, 2011.
Red carpet will begin at 7:00 p.m
The Miami Beach Cinematheque
Miami Beach City Hall
1130 Washington Avenue, 1st floor
Miami Beach, FL

Tickets to the 2011 Oscar Night America Miami Beach are available for $125 or $110 for Miami Beach Film Society & Cinematheque and MIFF members. Ticket prices include food and beverages, tax and gratuity, a $25 Escopazzo gift certificate, the official 83rd Annual Academy Awards® program booklet and other event memorabilia.

Please visit www.MBCinema.com for tickets.

Oscar celebration to coincide with grand opening & Frank Worth “Hollywood Legends” exhibit

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has selected the Miami Beach Film Society to host and be the beneficiary of the official celebration in Miami for the Oscar Night® America (ONA) party. Oscar Night® America viewing parties are the official nationwide celebrations of the Oscars®. ONA Miami Beach 2011’s cocktail soirée will also act as a grand opening event hosted at the film society’s yet to be unveiled cinematheque, located inside the historic Miami Beach City Hall, on Oscar® Sunday, February 27, 2011.

Additional Oscar Night® sponsors include Escopazzo, Bombay Sapphire, Francis Ford Coppola Presents, Nespresso, Perrier and Audio Visual Services.

The Oscar Night® America, Miami Beach red carpet and silent auction will be hosted by Miami Beach Film Society founder Dana Keith. Red carpet arrivals and fabulous evening looks courtesy of Ema Savahl Couture – most recently seen on E!’s Giuliana Rancic and Glee’s Amber Riley – and Beautiful People will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by a welcome champagne reception. Guests will then watch the Oscar® telecast live from the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood starting at 8:00 p.m. (EST) on WPLG Local-10. Attendees will toast Oscar winners while enjoying Escopazzo’s signature 100% organic Italian hors d’oeuvres with Bombay Sapphire signature cocktails and Sofia Blanc d’ Blancs, Director’s Cut Chardonnay and Director’s Cabernet Sauvignon by Coppola Wines, while bidding on extravagant items during the event’s silent auction. Oscar® fans will also be able to predict the night’s winners using a ballot system and become eligible to win great prizes! Oscar Night® promises an experience that exudes the classic glamour and luxury of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, complete with the Academy Awards® show program booklet for all guests.

The Miami Beach Cinematheque, Miami’s premier art house cinema, recently relocated to Miami Beach City Hall (1130 Washington Avenue, 1st floor) after spending eight years at its original Española Way location on South Beach. MBC’s new sustainable home features high-definition digital projection with Bose surround sound, 75 plush stadium-style seats, a photographic arts gallery, gourmet concession stands featuring the new MBC line of baked goods and Nespresso coffees, and unique programming throughout the year including screenings of Oscar® winning and nominated films in many categories. MBC is the only officially sanctioned beneficiary of the Miami Oscar Night® America.

MBC’s inaugural photographic art exhibition will feature the work of renowned photographer Frank Worth in collaboration with Rudolf Budja Gallery. Worth’s “Hollywood Legends” exhibit will showcase unique images of Hollywood stars such as James Dean, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and many more. “Hollywood Legends” will be on view through March.

Oscar Night® America, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ grassroots program, enables local charities to be the official hosts of glamorous Oscar® viewing parties across the country. Since its inception in 1994, Oscar Night® America has generated funding for a wide spectrum of charitable organizations — every cent staying within the community where it was raised, none of it going to the Academy. ONA, now in its second decade, has raised nearly $17.5 million for charities throughout the United States.

About Frank Worth
As a freelance photographer during Hollywood’s Golden Age, Frank Worth befriended many of the stars he snapped at parties, on movie sets and at play. But he stored away many of his best shots as private mementos until the day he died. Only now are this largely unknown artist’s remarkable images finally coming to light.

With his gregarious, big-hearted, outsize personality, photographer Frank Worth befriended Hollywood’s biggest names in the 1940s and 1950s, gaining access to their most private moments. He bonded with James Dean over their mutual love of fast cars, hung out with Sinatra and the Rat Pack, took photos at Elizabeth Taylor’s first wedding and charmed a young Marilyn Monroe.

He photographed the stars at work, at home and at play, from glitzy parties and awards shows to casual outings at Dodger Stadium and trips to Las Vegas. These weren’t the cloak-and-dagger stalkerazzi photos of today; the stars enjoyed Worth’s company and he had and instinctual knack for getting them to let their guards down, comfortable enough so that he could snap Rita Hayworth sunbathing in her garden or James Dean talking on the phone while taking a pee.

Worth amassed an intimate pictorial history of Hollywood in the boxes strewn about his cramped apartment in West Hollywood and that’s where they remained, almost unseen by the public, until he died at age 77 in 2000, close to penniless.

Sweet Street Desserts Brings Luscious ™ To Miami Beach during the 2011 Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2/24-27/11

Sweet Street Desserts Brings Lusciousâ„¢ To Miami Beach
Friday, February 25
Perrier-Jouët BubbleQ
presented by Allen Brothers and hosted by Bobby Flay and Friends
Delano
1685 Collins Ave.

Sobe’s 10th Year Anniversary Party “Let Them Eat Cake,” presented by Moët Hennessy USA and hosted by Emeril Lagasse along with Martha Stewart
1111 Lincoln Rd.

International Gourmet dessert company to make the city’s beaches and streets much sweeter with its second appearance at South Beach Wine & Food Festival

For the second year, Pennsylvania-based dessert company Sweet Street Desserts will make Miami Beach’s famous beaches and streets that much sweeter during the 2011 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, February 24-27.

The highly anticipated annual festival which attracts foodies and wine connoisseurs from around the world will get a soul-satisfying experience as attendees sample Sweet Street’s luscious dessert line in Miami Beach. Sweet Street Desserts has become the world-renowned food service gourmet dessert leader, served in the finest restaurants and cafés worldwide. The familiar taste of these desserts, served at Barnes & Noble, among other top national chains, is now available directly to consumers. The latest line of products, Pipeable® Mousse Kits, launched September 2010, are now available for purchase at hundreds of retailers nationwide, including ShopRite. These All Natural, Gluten-Free Pipeable® Mousse Kits make it easy to create gorgeous desserts guests will love. Each kit comes with 8 dessert cups and 2 rich flavors of dessert mousse, ready upon thawing to layer, decorate or create one’s own dessert.

“We are very much looking forward to Sweet Street’s return to Miami Beach,” said Founder and CEO Sandy Solmon. “We have a very exciting line-up of events planned, including two that are already sold out as well as the send-off for our new ‘Sweet Ride’ dessert mobile.”

During the festival, Sweet Street will offer a diverse sampling of its desserts at two sold-out events on Friday, February 25: Perrier-Jouët BubbleQ, presented by Allen Brothers and hosted by Bobby Flay and Friends, held beachside at the Delano, 1685 Collins Ave.; and Sobe’s 10th Year Anniversary Party “Let Them Eat Cake,” presented by Moët Hennessy USA and hosted by Emeril Lagasse along with Martha Stewart at 1111 Lincoln Rd. Spreading even more lusciousness through the streets of Miami, Sweet Street Desserts’ customized “Sweet Ride” will be riding through select areas, offering passersby a chance to sample some of the brand’s most popular creations, including 10 richly flavored dessert mousses, an assortment of gourmet cupcakes and irresistible dessert bars.

Coinciding with the opening of the celebrated culinary event on Thursday, February 24, the gourmet dessert company will donate 15 percent of its online sales to the festival’s beneficiary, Florida International University (FIU). February 24th through March 13th, customers that want to enjoy something lusciously wonderful while supporting a good cause can visit www.sweetstreet.com, purchase their favorite gourmet desserts, enter code “FIU” upon checkout, and 15 percent of their purchase will support the University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Founded in 1979 by Sandy Solmon, Sweet Street Desserts offers over 400 gourmet desserts to some of the finest restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets in the world. In addition to award-winning cakes and pies, Sweet Street has a variety of Dessert Bars, Cheesecakes, Cookies and Mousses. Each made from the ultimate in fresh, high quality ingredients, Sweet Street is rated #1 in tasted and appearance by the most discriminating chefs. These luscious desserts are also available on sweetstreet.com, at upscale retail locations nationwide and for charitable fundraising. Whether it’s helping your business make a unique and lasting impression, organizing your community fundraiser or turning a personal event into an occasion, Sweet Street Desserts will always complete the moment. For more information, visit www.sweetstreet.com.

Stephen E. Thompson Lecture on Egyptian Rituals 3/20/11

March 20, 3pm
Bass Museum
2100 Collins Avenue (New Collins Park entrance)
Miami Beach, FL 33139

On Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m., Stephen E. Thompson, ancient Egyptian religion and culture expert, will host a lecture on official and private Egyptian rituals to coincide with the museum’s current Egyptian Gallery and exhibition. Thompson received his Ph.D. in Egyptology from Brown University in 1991. He is currently the principal of the high school division of Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton, FL. Lecture cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. For ticket information, please call 305.673.7530 ext. 1001 or email programs@bassmuseum.org. Advanced registration is recommended.

The Bass Museum of Art and the Florida International University School of Music present Mummies, Monets and All That Jazz 3/13/11

March 13, 3pm
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Avenue (New Collins Park entrance)
Miami Beach, FL 33139

On Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m., the Bass Museum of Art and the Florida International University School of Music present Mummies, Monets & All That Jazz as part of their ongoing concert series at the museum. The event highlights the most talented musicians at FIU and provides locals with a Sunday afternoon music program consisting of popular opera selections meant to delight, thrill and entertain. Free to members. $8 for non-members.

Bass Museum of Art Beats After Sunset 3/4/11

March 4, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
2100 Collins Avenue (New Collins Park entrance)
Miami Beach, FL 33139

On Friday, March 4, the Bass Museum of Art hosts its monthly “Beats After Sunset” event from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music or tunes courtesy of a DJ in the museum’s terrace, complimentary cocktails prepared by on-site mixologists, light bites and complete access to current exhibitions. This event occurs every first Friday of the month. Free to members. $8 for non-members. *Last chance to view ISAAC JULIEN/Creative Caribbean Network exhibition before it closes on March 6.

Michael Rush lecture on Video Art Today 2/24/11

February 24, 7pm
Bass Museum
2100 Collins Avenue (New Collins Park entrance)
Miami Beach, FL 33139

On Thursday, February 24 at 7 p.m., award winning curator, author and critic Michael Rush will give a lecture on Video Art Today: Miniscule to Monumental – a survey of international video art from experiments on YouTube and cell phones to multi screen museum installations. Rush was the Director of the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University from 2005-2009 and Director of the Palm Beach Institute of Contemporary Art from 2000-2004. He is co-founder of the Contemporary Art Museum Directors Association. Lecture cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. For ticket information, please call 305.673.7530 ext. 1001 or email programs@bassmuseum.org. Advanced registration is recommended.

Locals Only! 7 This is Miami These are the Locals 3/7-8/11

Locals Only! 7 – This is Miami. These are the Locals.
March 7th and 8th 2011, Mon: 6pm-5am, Tues: Noon-5am
Chesterfield Hotel
855 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, 33139
www.jamesstratus.com
southbeachgroup.com

Presented by James Stratus, EDM Productions, moderndjfurniture.com, WeLoveColors.com. Photo Credit goes to Megan Mayer.

This is Miami. These are the Locals. Join us for the 7th year as we celebrate Miami talent. Get down and break a sweat with this years selection of established and up and coming local DJs, Producers, and Vocal Artists. A free for all 2 day event.

Monday, March 7 | 6pm-5am:
Diaga,
Gabriel Alvarez,
Craig Be,
Noise Artistry,
Ivan Barreto (aka Fuego),
Major,
Chris Ellis,
Soozin,
Alan Stenback,
Live Vocal Performances by Sela V and Upside Down Jenny

Tuesday, March 8th | Noon-5am:
Stryke,
Duncan Ross,
Sebastian Cariaga,
JP Rigaud,
DJ Chris,
Alladin,
Dennis Baker,
John Corradi,
DJ Rain,
James Stratus,
Josh Morelli,
Rossilive,
Vitaliy Levin,
+ Special Guest appearance by former local Justin Johnson!

Join the CPH Team at the Miami Beach Karhu 5K 3/6/11

Join the CPH Team at the Miami Beach Karhu 5K
March 6, 6:30 am
Ocean Drive & 10t Street
Start Line:
1000 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach

Finish Line:
1100 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach

www.cphi.org/5k

Run, Walk or Stroll for homeless through scenic South Beach. Support Community Partnership for Homeless.

Registration is due by February 28 to get a race shirt and gift. Participants pay a $25 registration fee to CPH and immediately receive a fundraising packet from the team captain. The money raised will help support CPH and its mission. All proceeds will benefit CPH.

Dilido Beach Club Grilling A Burger Bash Burger 2/24-26/11

Thursday, February 24 – Saturday, February 26, 2011
From 5 p.m. to 12 midnight
Oceanfront at the DiLido Beach Club
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

FEB 24: Foie Gras Torchon Burger: $18
FEB 25: Pork Two-Ways: $20 (whole pigs roasted in a Caja China while the chef simultaneously grills pork loin over coals with chimichurri sauce, a selection of mojos & roasted apples.)
FEB 26: Unlimited (all-you-can-eat) Chilled Seafood Display: $28
(all prices per person, plus tax and gratuity)

No Burger Bash Tickets?
Dilido Beach Club Is Grilling A Burger Bash Burger
With Front Row Seats To Chef Stargazing
Thursday, February 24; Daily Specials Friday, Saturday
Giving Everyone The Opportunity To Have A Taste Of Burger Bash
-Open To The Public-

If tickets to Burger Bash or any of the other A-list events are two rich for your wallet, here’s a chance to taste the South Beach Wine and Food festival culinary action for much less (and no ticket required). Thursday, Feb 24 through Saturday, Feb 26, watch Chef de Cuisine & Burger Bash Chef Josh Becker grill outdoors & oceanfront at the DiLido Beach Club preparing daily specials: FOIE GRAS TORCHON BURGER featured at Burger Bash on the 24th, pork two-ways (Feb 25) and an all-you-can-eat chilled seafood display (Feb 26). Pair it with refreshing Watermelon Sangria and catch a glimpse of your favorite Food Network stars through enormous high tech telescopes (usually reserved for Full Moon parties at the DiLido Beach Club) to get a birds-eye view of what’s going on in the oceanfront tents.

Miami Legends Artists Showcase 3/9/11

Miami Legends Artists Showcase
March 9th, 2011, 5PM – Midnight
The Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Facebook Evite.
RSVP please contact Eddie Ayala 305.793.7930 ♦ eraproductions@usa.com

The Surfcomber Hotel • Unity Coalition & ERA Entertainment Group

Cordially invite you & your guests to a historical WMC 2011 event.

Over 120 years of combined experience by local DJ/Producers
• Lazaro Leon (Gerry Kelly’s Studio 54 Legend) 5PM – 6PM
• Tony Garcia (Fire & Ice Legend) 6PM – 7PM •
• DJ Wady (Bedroom Muzik Records) 7PM – 8PM •
• DJ Bill Hallquist ( Crobar Legend) 8PM – 9PM •
• David Padilla (Warsaw Ballroom Legend) 9PM – 10PM •
• Eddie Ayala (Ovo & Club Nu Legend) 10PM – 11PM •

Please join us by supporting our local artists and Unity Coalition during this historical event. Unity Coalition mission is to provide leadership, protection & promotion among Latino/Hispanic gay local community.

No Cover Event hours are: 5PM – 11PM (no later than midnight).

$12.00 Valet parking is available • Casual Attire Recommended.

RSVP is required since this event will reach capacity quickly.

F.M.E Try Sexual Saturdays 2/19/11

F.M.E Try Sexual Saturdays
Saturday, February 19th 2010, 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 North Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.bar721.com

F. M. E. TRY SEXUAL SATURDAYS

Hosted By:
Dan Sehres, Alan Randolph, Janet Jorgulesco, Aaron Gillego, Martin Solorzano, Carmine Dagnel, JP Souto & Rudy Rafuls

$10 Ketel One
Citroen & Oranje

Musique by DJ/Producer/ VJ

MAXIMUS 3000
“Mashups, Rock, Sexed up house, Live video performance mayhem”

LATE NIGHT RED EYE Chill out party till 5am l

Jumpin4Jay | Mr. Sittuation
Music by DJ Blaze

Hott Sexy Dancers, $5 Long Islands. Full Bottle Services

Ultimate Spring Fling Giveaways

VIP Table Reservation 305.785.5919

For More Information Visit Bar721.com #FMEBAR721
Follow us on Twitter @bar721

Giant Step presents Questlove and MC Yameen Allworld at The Florida Room at Delano for Winter Music Conference 3/12/11

Giant Step Presents Questlove & Yameen Allworld
Saturday, March 12 2011
Doors Open At: 10:00 PM
The Florida Room at Delano, A Morgans Hotel
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach FL
Must be 21+ w/ID.
Enter to win tickets.

More Info.

It was so good last year we decided to do it again! Questlove takes over the DJ booth for one very special night during Winter Music Conference. MC Yameen Allworld will be joining him on the mic and, this being an exclusive Miami appearance for those two, you know the room will be jumping. Join us on Saturday, March 12th, as Giant Step Presents DJ Questlove and MC Yameen Allworld at The Florida Room at Delano for a night you don’t want to miss.

Entrance is free but strictly RSVP only.

Amir “Questlove” Thompson is perhaps one of the best known living musicians who is not the lead singer of a band. He broke onto the scene as the founder and drummer of the hip hop band The Roots in the mid 1990s, but his love affair with music began at a very early age. The son of touring musicians who didn’t want to leave him behind as a young child, Questlove grew up on a steady diet of doo-wop, tour buses, and backstage passes. He began performing at his parents shows by the age 7 and was the musical director by the age of 13. He established The Roots by the time he was in high school and the rest is history as they say.

As a drummer and producer he has worked with nearly everyone, from Erykah Badu, Jay-Z, N.E.R.D, to Fiona Apple, Dilated People’s, and Common just to name a few. As a DJ he has released the compilation Questlove Presents: Babies Making Babies and played more venues than we have time to list.

Funkshion Mini Press Conference, Book Launch And Art Work Unveiling 2/22/11

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 / 7PM – 8:30PM
The Art Gallery at the Miami Beach Welcome Center
10th and Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Private event:
MENTION SOUL OF MIAMI AT THE DOOR.

It is mini press conference, book launch and art work unveiling. FUNKSHION will also be receiving a proclamation from the City of Miami Beach for our work with Fashion and Tourism for Miami Beach.

Funkshion is launching the 70 page coffee table book FUNKSHION XV SEASONS and FUNKSHION inspired art work. Amazing book and some really amazing pieces. Funkshion would like to thank the Miami Design Preservation League that is hosting the event and will be the beneficiary charity for our events in March.

(Funkshion Dates this year are March 23, 24, 25 and 26. Tents built in Lummus Park on the beach off Ocean Drive. Details soon)

Bass Museum Of Art hosts celebrated artist Isaac Julien 2/19/11

February 19
On Saturday, February 19, celebrated artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien will host a lecture on his current exhibition, ISAAC JULIEN/Creative Caribbean Network, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bass Museum of Art. ISAAC JULIEN/Creative Caribbean Network is the most comprehensive exhibition of the artist’s work in the last ten years. It showcases the U.S. premiere of Julien’s critically acclaimed, nine-screen installation, Ten Thousand Waves (2010) as well as the film installations and photographic series Paradise Omeros (2002) Baltimore (2003) and Vagabondia (2000). Book signing opportunities will be available. The exhibition will be on view through March 6, 2011. Lecture cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. For ticket information, please call 305.673.7530 ext. 1001 or email programs@bassmuseum.org. Advanced registration is recommended.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Deskarga Jam Band 2/19/11

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Deskarga Jam Band Saturday, February 19, at 9 PM. The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach. For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Deskarga Jam Band….Timba meets Latin Jazz. Composed of Cuban-American musicians with a unique free style of playing, the musicians individually have performed with Julio Iglesias, Jon Secada, Los Sobrinos, Tipica Tropical, among others. Deskarga’s repertoire covers everything from Benny Moré, Los Van Van, Buena Vista, and NG La Banda to Celia Cruz. The band has played to the greater Miami dance audience in venues such as Alcazabas, Macabi Cigar Bar, Mojitos & Calle Ocho Festival among others, as well as numerous private and corporate events.

Deskarga have earned a reputation for exceptional musicianship and their exciting energetic live performances. They can captivate audiences’ hearts with their soulful montunos, explosive percussion riffs, and melodic vocal improvisations.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Silvano Monasterios and the Fourth World Ensemble 2/18/11

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Silvano Monasterios and the Fourth World Ensemble, Friday, February 18, at 9 PM. The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach. For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

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

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

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

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

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

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Big Poppa E and the E Band 2/17/11

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Big Poppa E and the E Band, Thursday, February 17, at 9 PM. The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach. For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Born in 1948 and now in his third decade as a professional performing artist, E continues to nurture his passion for the Blues. Growing up in New York, he discovered his purpose at the age of 13, when he was drawn to the sounds of Acoustic Blues, and got his first harmonica when he discovered Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. In the 70s, 80s and 90s, he developed his singer/songwriting talents, as well as an aptitude for playing other instruments beautifully… His specialty was the blues harp. He established himself as a ground-breaking harmonica player, and became a percussionist with Hodges, James and Smith (back in the early 70s) as well as a studio musician with Bolic Sound Studios, playing behind Ike and Tina Turner. He also played percussions on Sussex Records with Bobbi Hall behind Bill Withers in 1971 through 1974. In the 80s, he moved to Chicago where he played with the likes of John Prine, Jo Mapes, and Joseph Jarman.

While family and other commitments would interrupt his career, E always returned to his roots in blues, and 2000 saw the release of his second album, “The First Time Out”, an extraordinary recording that was an eclectic mix of ten original compositions comprising Blues, R&B, Jazz, Delta and Gospel. In 2002, E hit his stride, adding his exceptional harmonica skills and powerful vocals to the mix. He delivers charismatic, compelling, and passionate performances that are charged with emotion and filled with his authentic signature style. Always experimenting with new sounds, he sometimes makes bold, daring renditions of obscure tunes of legendary icons such as Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker, adding his unique spin to them.

2006 was a creative year for E, what with three albums released and building his own record label, Black Owl Music. While his albums showcase the sensual range of his vocals and the use of his voice as an incredibly multi-faceted instrument, it is his haunting harp signature style that captivates and inspires his audience. “Mississippi Reminiscence” is the most personal of his work, and “Five Long Years: A Tribute To Carey Bell” has been hailed as sheer unadulterated blues.