KCC Productions and the Graspa Group present A Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser at the Van Dyke Cafe with Tito Puente, Jr. 12/18/10

KCC Productions and the Graspa Group present A Christmas Toy Drive and Fundraiser at the Van Dyke Cafe with Tito Puente, Jr.’s Latin Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, December 18, with two shows, at 9 and 11 PM.
Admission is $20 per show plus a new unwrapped toy for the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation.
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road, South Beach.
For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

In an effort to bring some holiday cheer to children at Miami Children’s Hospital, KCC Productions and the Graspa Group invite all to bring a new, unwrapped toy or Gift Card to a special holiday concert featuring Tito Puente, Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble at the Van Dyke Café on Saturday, December 18th.

Cosponsored by the Miami Beach Arts Trust/miamiartzine.com, there will be two shows – at 9 PM and 11 PM – priced at just $20 per person plus a toy or Gift Card. Additional funds raised through a drawing and voluntary donations will benefit Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Miami Children’s Hospital receives an estimated 185,000 patient visits each year, and Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation is one of the Hospital’s largest supporters. This event will enable the Foundation to continue funding world-class pediatric health care for children throughout South Florida and beyond. In the spirit of the holiday season quickly approaching, all authorized toys and in-kind donations will benefit Miami Children Hospital Foundation.

Cosponsor Miami Beach Arts Trust, publishers of miamiartzine.com, is devoted to building a stronger arts environment in Miami Beach and beyond, providing information, funding, and training to local artists and arts organizations.

The Van Dyke Café is located at 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Tickets are available at the door.

Join us for a fun-filled evening to benefit a noble cause! For more information on the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, visit the foundation’s “wish list” at www.mchf.org/images/pressPrint/ToyWishList2010.pdf

Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (C) (3) established to create a world-class pediatric hospital so no child need leave South Florida for superior medical care. “Funding World-Class Care” and following the principle that all children deserve state-of-the-art pediatric care with no financial boundaries, the Foundation helped 289-bed Miami Children’s Hospital become a leader in pediatric healthcare with more than 40 subspecialties, the largest pediatric neurology center in the United States, a top provider of cardiology and neonatology services, and a Research Institute conducting in excess of 200 clinical trials and protocols.

Miami Children’s Hospital is one of 170 pediatric hospitals in North America affiliated with Children’s Miracle Network and South Florida’s only freestanding Hospital dedicated exclusively to children. To learn more about the Foundation and offer support, visit www.mchf.org, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MCHFoundation, or call 305-666-2889 (toll-free: 1-800-987-8701.)

NWS Musicians’ Forum 12/13/10

Musicians’ Forum
Monday, December 13 at 7:00pm Lincoln Theatre
FREE, ticket required

NWS Fellows will gather on Monday to share the music they love. Enjoy an assortment of your favorite composers, including Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet and his Cello Sonata arranged for horn, selected Paganini Caprices for Solo Violin, and an impromptu haircut by a “Barber Obligato” in Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. You will not want to miss this!

YouTube! Click here to see famed violinist Jascha Heifetz perform Paganini’s Caprice No. 24, featured on this program!

Click here to reserve your seat today!

Get Scrooged 12/16/10

Flagler Street Society Event: Get Scrooged!
Thursday, December 16 / 7 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive, South Beach
Call 305-375-5356 or email: RSVP@historymiami.org

Description:
Enjoy an exclusive rum tasting with connoisseur and author, Robert Burr, as you nibble on tasty hors d’oeuvres hosted by the Flagler Street Society, Hands on Miami and The Betsy Hotel.

General Admission: $25; $5 off with toy donation.

NEON at BUCK15 12/17/10

NEON at BUCK15
12/17/2010, 10pm.-5am.
BUCK15
707 Lincoln. LN.North
Back door alley above MISS YIPS.
Buck15.net

We’re bringing out our glow sticks & black lights!

On Friday, December 17, Buck15’s “Buck Where I Belong Friday” party presents NEON. Anyone dressed in neon colors receives $5 well drinks all night & priority at the door. Girls drink free until midnight.

Hosted by Ryan Evans.

Orange Drive’s Jam on the Sand New Year’s Eve 12/31/10

Orange Drive’s ‘Jam on the Sand’
New Year’s Eve, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
8,000-person amphitheatre being built on the sand
Ocean Drive, Sixth to Ninth Street
www.orangedr.com

Orange Drive, jointly developed by Union Square Agency (USSE Corp., Pink OTC Symbol: UCRP) and the Orange Bowl Committee, today unveils its scheduled lineup for ‘Jam on the Sand’, a beachside soiree in an 8,000-person amphitheatre. The New Year’s Eve bash will make South Beach a hot destination to ring in the new year. The complete lineup is as follows:

• Grammy Award nominee Natasha Bedingfield, who recently released her highly-anticipated third album Strip Me. The British pop singer and songwriter is known as the UK’s biggest female pop star.

• Multi-platinum selling artist and three-time Grammy Award nominee Leona Lewis. The British pop and R&B singer/songwriter recently began working on her third album with collaboration from Ne-Yo, Dallas Austin, Ryan Tedder and David Guetta.

• Sounds will be provided by Miami Heat’s official DJ – DJ Irie. When DJ Irie is not getting Heat fans on their feet, the Miami DJ is recognized for turning tables with his custom mixes at various night clubs and private parties throughout South Beach.

Orange Drive, taking place alongside South Beach’s illustrious Ocean Drive, will stretch from Sixth to Ninth Street. Kicking off on New Year’s Eve day and extending through January 2nd, the street fest will host a dynamic array of events leading up to the Discover Orange Bowl Game.

Orange Drive is an intellectual property developed by Union Square Agency and the Orange Bowl Committee. The inaugural three-day festival will be kicking off on New Year’s Eve day and extending through January 2nd, alongside South Beach’s famed Ocean Drive. Orange Drive will host a dynamic array of events leading up to the Discover Orange Bowl game including a New Year’s Eve party; an En Vivo Latino festival; a Kid’s Countdown & Concert and Gridiron Bash Pep Rally. Orange Drive is partnering with local and national brands, along with media partners, to promote brand activation sites, entertainment pavilions and local merchants.

For more information about Orange Drive, please visit www.orangedr.com. Become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @orangedrivefest for the latest information.

Spice Unwrapped 12/25/10

Spice Unwrapped
From Dec 25 To Dec 26 2010, From 11 pm to 5 am
NIKKI BEACH MIAMI
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Join us for a special Holiday Edition of our quarterly Spice party featuring the best in upscale Reggae, Hip Hop and R&B. Please note that our dress code is strictly enforced. For more information please contact 305 538 1111 or 305-846-0624.
For VIP reservations email: VIP TABLES

Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Hosted by Radio Disney 12/31/10

“Noon Year’s Eve” Countdown Hosted by Radio Disney
December 31st 2010, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Orange Drive Ampitheater
Ocean Drive between 6th and 9th Street, Miami, Florida
Orangedr.com

Radio Disney AM 990, part of the number one radio network for kids, tweens and families, will host a “Noon Year’s Eve” party that will fill a South Beach amphitheatre this year as families ring in 2011.

Families will have the opportunity to celebrate the “Noon Year” with games, prizes and music including Radio Disney’s top hits hosted by the Radio Disney Road Crew. The fun doesn’t stop there, Radio Disney will also have a Nintendo Wii videogame challenge featuring some of the newest games and other fun-filled activities for the whole family.

Live performance by Radio Disney’s season three winner of Radio Disney’s N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) Kicking Daisies!

To purchase your tickets, please visit: Orangedr.com/content/tickets. For more information about Kicking Daisies, please visit: kickingdaisies.com.

Miami Beach International Fashion Week 3/3-6/11

Miami Beach Convention Center – Hall A
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33319 USA
www.miamifashionweek.com
Buy Tickets Now.

Thursday, March 3rd – Opening Night – Shows Begin
5:00pm; Private Press Conference introducing the media to the designers showing tonight
6:00pm; General Press Conference
7:30pm; Fashion Show
9:00pm; Miami Style Showcase featuring Miami’s top designers Julian Chang, Petit Pois by Viviana G, Nicolas Felizola and Florida’s best emerging designers in the Opening Prelude including Erin Healy, Kimberly Hendrix, Arefeh Mansouri, Zula Khramov and Cesar Rosario
11:00pm; VIP Opening Night Party – TBA

Friday, March 4th
6:00pm; Private Press Conference introducing the media to the designers showing tonight
7:00pm; Fashion Show
8:30pm; Fashion Show
9:30pm; Fashion Show
11:00pm; Afterglow Party TBA

Saturday, March 5th
11:00am – 1:00pm; The Art of Fashion Styling: Seminar and brunch reception presented by Instituto Marangoni www.istitutomarangoni.com. Details & Location: TBA
6:00pm; Private Press Conference introducing the media to the designers showing tonight
7:00pm; Fashion Show
8:30pm; Fashion Show
9:30pm; Fashion Show
11:00pm; Afterglow Party TBA

Sunday, March 6th
6:00pm; Private press conference for special guest designer
7:00pm; Designer Sample Sale at MIFW
8:00pm; Miami Moda & Music Awards® show with celebrity hosts featuring Special Guest Designer and a special live performance by international recording star. Details TBA.
10:00pm; Closing Night Cocktails at MBIFW

Miami International Fashion Week Returns To Miami Beach In 2011, Expected Attract Fashion Elite From Around The World

Annual World-Class Affair Featuring a Series of Fashion Shows and Special Events Will Be Rebranded Miami Beach International Fashion Week

Organizers for Miami International Fashion Weekâ„¢ (MIFW), the largest Latin American and international fashion event in the U.S., announced today that the annual event will return to Miami Beach in 2011 and will be rebranded as “Miami Beach International Fashion Week (MBIFW).” The stellar production drawing innovative designers from around the world is scheduled to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center March 3 – 6, 2011.

Since leaving Miami Beach in 2006, the annual event has grown significantly in its global reach and has earned an influential role in South Florida’s garment, tourism, international business, and hospitality industries.

“During the 2010 shows at the Shops at Midtown Miami, we had more than 58 international designers from 22 countries throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Lebanon, Europe who unveiled their latest collections in women’s evening wear, prêt-a-porter, swimwear, men’s wear, jewelry and accessories,” said founder and President Beth Sobol. “Overall, it’s estimated that Fashion Week contributes about $14 million annually to the local economy as participants spend money on hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and transportation.”

MBIFW will continue several of it’s trademark events such as the exciting Miami Moda & Music Awards® show that takes place on the final night and presents honors and awards to pioneering designers and features live performances from electrifying recording stars.

“We are thrilled and excited” Bob Balsam, General Manager. “We anticipate that MBIFW will the best ever. The Convention Center is and amazing facility. Handle huge productions like fashion week.” – add something here about the space and transforming into a elegant atmosphere for sophisticated productions like fashion week.
About Miami Fashion Week

Beth Sobol, President of Sobol Fashion Productions, Inc., founded Miami 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. During the past 12 years, MFW 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.

The Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc. is a § 501(c)(3) independent, not-for-profit organization formed as the entity to generate funds and accept corporate and private contributions for charitable and philanthropic initiatives. Operating year-round, the foundation hosts a variety of fundraising events to raise scholarship funds that benefit the emerging designers and students studying fashion design, fashion photography, film and graphic arts involved with the Miami International Fashion Week™ competitions. Among other exciting prizes including mentoring and study abroad programs, the competition winners will receive a cash prize from the MFWF Scholarship Fund as part of their award.

© 2010 Miami International Fashion Week, Inc. All rights reserved. Miami International Fashion Week™ is a trademark of Miami International Fashion Week, Inc. Miami Fashion Week® and Sobol Fashion Productions® are registered trademarks of Sobol Fashion Productions, Inc.

ArtCenter and Miami-Dade County Unveil Art in Public Places Exhibit 1/8/11

Artcenter/South Florida Goes Public With Miami-Dade County’s Art In Public Places
Saturday, January 8
ArtCenter/South Florida
800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach
this exhibit is free and open to the public through February 20, 2011

Innovative Projects Recently Commissioned by Miami-Dade County Unveiled at Opening Reception January 8, 2011

ArtCenter/South Florida and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs join forces to present Not The Usual Suspects: [new] Art In [new] Public [new] Places, an exhibition introducing recently completed and upcoming public art projects. Showcasing design maquettes, digital renderings, drawings, photographs and videos, this show will feature more than twenty local and world renowned artists who are working to push the boundaries of public art and profoundly enhance the visual landscape of Miami-Dade County.

Not the Usual Suspects: [new] Art In [new] Public [new] Places is curated by Brandi Reddick, Artist and Communications Manager of Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places. Launching with a reception on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at ArtCenter/South Florida (800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach), this exhibit is free and open to the public through February 20, 2011. For more information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

“Part of ArtCenter/South Florida’s mission is to provide access to the best contemporary art in our community,” said Jeremy Chestler, ArtCenter executive director. “Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places program shares that focus and takes it to an entirely different level by commissioning important artwork. It’s our pleasure to help our residents and visitors gain a better understanding of how programs like this work.”

Not the Usual Suspects: [new] Art In [new] Public [new] Places includes monumental installation concepts, such as Daniel Arsham/Snarkitecture’s commemorative marker project for the new Miami Marlins Ballpark. The commemorative marker will be a tribute to the iconic Orange Bowl Stadium – a trademark piece of Miami’s history. Arsham replicates the marquee on the former football stadium to appear as if the letters have fallen off the side of the building, embedding themselves on the east side of the plaza of the new ballpark.

Visitors may also see a video display of artist Ivan Toth Depeña’s proposed installation for the Stephen P. Clark Government Center Lobby. Depeña will introduce an interactive mechanism whereby video panels can detect body movements, translating them into vibrant colors as people whisk through the lobby of Government Center.

Completed in May 2010, the Shadow Canopy project by Miami artist Michelle Weinberg adorns the entry plaza of the GSA Trades Shop Facility with patterned cement tiles to create a parody of nature’s shadows. Weinberg has also fashioned a unique, hand-woven rug to complement the tiles, which hang in the entranceway of the building.

“Over the past two years, Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places has completed and commissioned some of the most exciting and innovative public art projects currently being implemented in the United States,” said curator Brandi Reddick. “This exhibition will explore the new sites, fresh ideas and cutting edge technologies being implemented by this extraordinary group of contemporary artists who are working to redefine the visual landscape of Miami-Dade County.”

Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places is a program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs responsible for the commission and purchase of artworks by contemporary artists in all media. One of the first public art programs in the country, Miami-Dade Art in Public Places was established in 1973 with the passage of an ordinance allocating 1.5% of construction cost of new county buildings for the purchase or commission of artworks, educational programs and collection maintenance. The Art Trust Fund is administered by a County Commission-appointed citizens’ board, the Art in Public Places Trust, in consultation with its Professional Advisory Committee. For more information about the Art in Public Places Program and the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, please visit www.miamidade.gov/publicart and www.miamidadearts.org.

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 Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. For further information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

Exhibitions and programs at ArtCenter/South Florida are made possible through grants from the Miami-Dade County Department of cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs council, the Miami-Dade mayor and Board of County Commissioners; The Children’s Trust; the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council; the City of Miami Beach Community Development Block Grant Program; the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners; the State of Florida, Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council; the Dade Community Foundation and the Chestler Family Fund at Dade Community Foundation; ArtéCity; Target and Walgreens.

Art Lounge Series at 1020 Music Boxx VIP Lounge at The Clevelander 12/10/10

Art Lounge Series, Fridays
This Friday, December 10, 2010 10pm-5am
1020 Music Boxx VIP Lounge at The Clevelander Hotel Southbeach

Directions- corner of 10th and Ocean Drive (Guests may enter through the Sports Lounge, side door on 10th)

HOSTED BY: Rod Pratt, Hito Mix & Art Publicist Caitlin Electra
Radio4by4 -Live Streaming- Visit: www.radio4by4.com
MUSIC BY: Jason Perez, John Corradi, Sir Manta

Art Presented by The Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery Featuring Select Works from the Pop Artist Michael Perez “2010 Dream Series” and Special Guest Artist Angie Lagou and her “Techos” Series.
[Est. Fri, Dec. 3, ArtBaselMiami2010, Apple Graphics & Advertising, Inc. Group Miami]

With a new twist on the usual Friday night, this party is getting better each week. Due to cold weather we have moved from the rooftop to the 1020 Music Boxx Lounge inside @ the Clevelander Hotel. Come and join us for an evening of Art, Music & Drinks.

Enjoy the fantastic sound system in an absolutely beautiful venue complimented by a rare out-of-gallery showing of 2 must-see local artists.

For Press Registration or to request artist information or guestlist, please contact Publicist Caitlin E. Slayback at MyPublicist@hotmail.com.

Follow all Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery Events on www.ArtBaselMiami2010.com and www.SoulOfMiami.org

Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery
Store # 120 Buena Vista Blvd.
[in the Target shopping plaza]
Midtown Miami, FL 33137
www.michaelperez-artist.com

Unplug and Unwind presents SJ and Kimberly at the Clevelander C-Level Rooftop Terrace 12/10/10

Two Great Singer/Songwriters on 1 exciting evening…. “UNPLUG & UNWIND” presents SJ & Kimberly Kate (Nashvile) this Friday Night @ the Clevelander (C-Level RooFTop Terrace)

UNPLUG & UNWIND FRIDAYS is a music series that’s presented on the C-Level RooFTop Terrace of the Clevelander. This series has featured some of the top Singer/Songwriters in South Florida such asBrendan O’Hara, Cleaveland Jones, Angela Laino, Maria Zooroudis, and Joshua Stedman to name a few.

Using the Miami Skyline as the backdrop for the artists the guests are presented with a musical performance that’s as breathtaking as the visual scenery.

This week features two great artists that will present an acoustic set that will leave you wanting for more.
Dont miss an evening that will feature two outstanding Singer/Songwriters.
SJ (SJacoustic.com) & Special Guest Kimberly Kate (ww.myspace.com/kimberlykatemusic)

No Cover……Just Great Music

South Beach Full Moon Party 12/23/10

Full Moon Party
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Friday, January 21, 2011
DiLido Beach Club
1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
starting at 8 p.m.

Surround yourself with the sultry South Beach sky and enter a state of moonlight merriment at Miami’s hottest Full Moon party, at DiLido Beach Club starting at 8 p.m. Sip on $10 Econo Chic cocktails and $5 beers and become captivated by exotic entertainment including complimentary flavored hookahs, high tech telescopes and a deejay spinning world lounge music. No cover charge!

2nd Annual Have A Heart Toy Drive and Happy Hour 12/10/10

2nd Annual Have a Heart Toy Drive
Friday, December 10th from 6-11pm.
The Surfcomber Hotel located
1717 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach

The holidays are a magical and whimsical time, especially for children. This holiday season, help a local child experience the whimsy of receiving a gift you have chosen especially for them. Please bring an unwrapped toy to 2nd Annual Have a Heart Toy Drive, being held at The Surfcomber Hotel located at 1717 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, this Friday, December 10th from 6-11pm.

All toys will be donated to The Children’s Home Society of Florida.

**To find out more about sponsoring a child this holiday season, please visit
http://www.chsfl.org/Locations/Southeastern/Holiday-Toy-Drive

Generation ñ will be joining us at this event, so I welcome you all to please visit their website www.generation-n.com

As we “wrap up” the toy drive on Friday evening from 6-11 pm. We invite you to join for drink specials, complimentary hors d’oeurves and music by DJ Vidal & DJ Foxx, The Smack Brothers.
A Special Guest appearance by Saxophonist Leon Morley or as I like to call him “Leon the Sax Man.”

$10 Reduced valet parking, too!

It will be a great opportunity for networking with local businesses, bring lots of business cards.

Deco Bike Green Carpet Event and Mixer 12/9/10

ECOMB – Environmental Coalition of Miami & the Beaches
The Green Carpet Event & Mixer
Thursday December 9th @ Shore Club // 8-11PM
All Guests That Would Like To Attend Must Rsvp: rsvp@decobike.com
(please include name, organizations/company and telephone number)

Drinks + Music + Entertainment + Exhibits // RSVP Mandatory

Deco Bike Event
Please join us for this exciting event that will impact hotels, businesses, residents, visitors & all those who live, work or play in Miami Beach! Mingle with decision makers and business owners while learning about this innovative concept. Going GREEN has never been so easy or so much fun… Find out how you are already involved..

Decobike, City Of Miami Beach, Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, & Greater Miami & Beaches Hotel Association

The Decobike Lifestyle Video feat. Dwayne Wade, Playmate Francesca Frigo, Udonis Haslem & more… Check it out: http://vimeo.com/17533863

www.decobike.com

CBS4 Jeff Berardelli and Natalia Zea Host Holiday Hope Fundraiser at De Rodriguez Ocean 12/10/10

CBS4’S Jeff Berardelli and Natalia Zea Host Holiday Hope Fundraiser at De Rodriguez Ocean
Guests to Gather at Top Seafood Restaurant for Date Auction in Support of Neighbors 4 Neighbors
Friday, December 10th, 8-11PM
De Rodriguez Ocean
Hilton Bentley South Beach
101 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
A $20 donation at the door will benefit those in need in the Miami community.

CBS4’s Jeff Berardelli and Natalia Zea invite guests to embrace altruism this holiday season with a special date auction at De Rodriguez Ocean in support of Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Adopt-A-Family and Operation Elf Toy Drive Programs. On December 10, guests will have the opportunity to bid on dates with CBS4 anchors Lisette Gonzalez and Jawan Strader at the new beachfront seafood-centric eatery. Attendees will not only be entered in a raffle but also have the opportunity to bid on a variety of auction items. Poolside cocktails? And hors d’oeuvres from Chef Douglas Rodriguez’s newest outpost will be served.

About De Rodriguez Ocean: James Beard award winning Chef Douglas Rodriguez introduces De Rodriguez Ocean, a 200-seat, beachfront restaurant tucked off the lobby of South of Fifth’s posh Hilton Bentley hotel. Since opening its doors in October 2010, De Rodriguez Ocean has seen immense acclaim for the chef’s forward-thinking cuisine and trademark Nuevo Latino menu featuring bold and colorful flavors, 15 signature ceviches and a wide variety of seafood-centric appetizers, entrees and side dishes. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, a chic 25-foot ceviche and raw bar, two full bars, including one pool side, and an extensive cocktail list created exclusively for Miami’s most discerning palates, boasting fresh tropical fruits and purees. Incorporating natural sea elements and Chef Rodriguez’s ‘ocean’ concept, the restaurant’s interior features hand-carved wooden mermaid sculptures, reclaimed wood repurposed for the ceilings, cork walls and subtle amber lighting creating a seductive dining experience. In support of the sustainable seafood movement, De Rodriguez Ocean provides diners with responsible seafood options supplied by environmentally responsible fisherman and fish farms. De Rodriguez Ocean is open seven days a week, from 6PM to 11PM Sunday to Thursday, and 6PM to 1AM Friday-Saturday. 101 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 | 305.673.3763 | www.drodriguezgroup.com

Annette Recommends Alma Mexicana on Miami Beach

We went to Alma Mexicana on Washington last night for a late dinner.  I ordered the pastor (pork) sandwich, it was on flat bread, and it was the most delicious sandwich ever.  We also order the smothered green chili burrito with rice and beans, I was so amazing this is a must order.  The last thing we order was a pastor burrito and it was really good, not quite as good as the smothered burrito but really, really good.  They have a salsa bar and I tried all of them and they were all awesome.

Alma Mexicana is a wonderful affordable, delicious, authentic Mexican restaurant.  It is on Washington between 13th and 14th right next door to Juice and Java.  The staff is so friendly and the service was fast.

Alma Mexicana
1344 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695-0880
www.almamexicana-restaurant.com

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night 12/12/10

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night
From Dec 12 To Dec 13 2010, From 7 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 Sunday night party providing you with the freshest tracks and entertainment. This week line up features a Special Guest Dj DIAGA, Residents DJ Felipe Kaval, DJ Bruno and DJ Armand Pena, For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com

Playing the Game of Life Winter Mini Camp 12/20-24/10

Playing the Game of Life Winter Mini Camp!
December 20-24th, 2010, 9 am-1 pm
7144 Byron Ave., Miami Beach FL 33141
Playing the Game of Life
7144 Byron Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33141
www.PlayingtheGameofLife.com

Playing the Game of Life (PGL) is offering an innovative and fun-filled mini-camp, where children will enjoy different arts-based activities while learning to respect one another and treat the world with kindness and compassion. Camp activities will include: environmental art; music; nutritional education and organic cooking; and stress reduction through yoga. Cost is $175 for the week. Visit www.PlayingtheGameofLife.com to register or call 305-864-5237.

Svedka Master Mixology fete at STK 12/13/10

STK at Gansevoort
2377 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Monday, December 13, 7:00 PM
Website.

Join us for an interactive cocktail experience! Sample handcrafted SVEDKA Vodka libations and vote for the nights best cocktail alongside out panel of experts.

Special Guest Judges:
Aniece Meinhold, Food & Drink Blogger, Epicuriouschic.com
Jackie Eisen, Director, Friends of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Maria Arguello, Community Manager, Yelp.com

Please RSVP to RSVPmiami@modernluxury.com.

Toys for Tots Event benefiting the Miami Children’s Hospital Annual Toy Drive 12/10/10

Toys for Tots Event benefiting the Miami Children’s Hospital Annual Toy Drive
Friday, December 10, 8pm-11pm
Temple House
1415 Euclid Avenue in Miami Beach
Followed immediately by the official after party
Bar 721
721 Lincoln Lane North
Bring an unwrapped toy as admission.

This year, Bar 721 is proud to be the official after party for the Annual Toys for Tots benefiting Miami Children’s Hospital . This charitable event brings big smiles to disadvantaged children all over South Florida. Attendees are required to bring an unwrapped toy which will go directly into the hands of a needy child this Christmas. Moreover, the private reception will be held at the ultra-luxurious Temple House in Miami Beach.

Hosting the Toy Drive will be some of South Florida’s most notable personalities including: Omar Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Michael Gongora, Louis Aguirre, Dan Sehres, Cynthia Acosta, Chrissy Morales, Christopher Ciccone, Craig Stevens, Dr. Julio Galo, Jochy Ortiz, Edison Farrow, Tony Ferro, Lauren Martin, and Janet Jorgulesco.

-Bar 721 Helps Spread Holiday Joy and Cheer to South Florida’s Disadvantaged Youth-

This Christmas help bring a smile to South Florida’s disadvantaged children at the Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive benefiting Miami Children’s Hospital. This year’s event will take place at the renowned and luxurious Temple House on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 1415 Euclid Avenue in Miami Beach; followed immediately by the official after party at Bar 721, an upscale lounge on 721Lincoln Lane North.

The primary goal of this private reception is to make sure no child get’s left behind this Christmas. Special guests will donate an unwrapped toy and enjoy a night of upscale elegance while bringing joy to a child this Christmas. With last year’s event generating over 500 toys for local children, attendees can be assured that each donation will go directly into the hands of a needy child. The official after party will be held at Bar 721, South Beach’s premier lounge.

Hosting the Toy Drive will be some of South Florida’s most notable personalities including: Omar Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Michael Gongora, Louis Aguirre, Dan Sehres, Cynthia Acosta, Chrissy Morales, Christopher Ciccone, Craig Stevens, Dr. Julio Galo, Jochy Ortiz, Edison Farrow, Tony Ferro, Lauren Martin, and Janet Jorgulesco.

The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program (www.toysfortots.org) aims to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. Over its 18 year life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has supplemented local toy collections with more than 81.3 million toys valued at more than $487 million.

For more information on the official after party at Bar 721 please visit www.bar721.com or www.facebook.com/Bar721 and for more information on Toys for Tots visit www.toysfortots.org .

Photographs of Toast To The Season at The Mediterranean Mansion on 12/8/10

Toast To The Season at The Mediterranean Mansion on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.  What a really cool event, the place is beautiful and they put art work in every room turning the place into one big gallery, it was awesome.  The artist included: Yoa Paneque, Gonzalo Penaranda, Jamie Martinez, Joseph Rivera of 305 Photography, Lizzie Easton Photography, Trek Six, Pedro Rodriguez, Jamie Tamburo, Jefreid Lotti and MANO Nogueira,

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Photograph of Art Basel Events on Miami Beach on 12/5/10

Art Basel Miami Beach and other art fairs and events on Miami Beach on Sunday, December 5, 2010. First we visited Ink Miami an really awesome show.  INK Miami is a contemporary art fair held annually in December during Art Basel Miami Beach. The Fair is unique among Miami’s fairs for its focus on contemporary works on paper by internationally renowned artists.

Then we headed over to ZOOM Contemporary Art Fair, its Inaugural Showcase Of Contemporary Art From The Middle East
Curated by Sam Bardaouil and Shamim M. Momin Event Establishes an Alternative Framework for Art Fairs.

Next we visited Aqua Art Miami, Aqua Art Miami return to the fair’s original location – the Aqua Hotel, this boutique hotel was transformed into a hub for innovative contemporary art programming, represented by the 43 galleries exhibiting there this year.

Our next stop was Verge Art Fair,

We finally make it to Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center,  the ninth edition of the most prestigious art show in the Americas.

Then we headed over to Design Miami which was right next door, the sixth edition of Design Miami was the most dynamic yet. An eclectic, international mix of participating galleries.

Then we headed over to see the  Mr. Brainwash’s installation Under Construction. This was an amazing event,  the art work so cool, I just loved the pink paint covered elephants.

We headed to the Shore Club for Kehinde Wiley Fish Fry with Sam Talbot, oh my gosh the food was amazing (I love fish).  They had the best cole slaw ever.

Our last stop for the night and Art Basel was the Pool Art Fair,  one of my most favorite fairs.  Frere Independent is proud to present the sixth edition of the PooL Art Fair in Miami Beach at the Carlton Hotel, PooL is the only exhibition to present great, unrepresented artists during Art Basel Miami Beach.

I had such an amazing time during the week of Art Basel, looking forward to next year to see.  Now to get some sleep! :-)

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Are You Ready For Some Football 12/9-13/10

With your Rockstar Rewards card, enjoy $10 pitchers of Budweiser & Bud Light, $5 Jack Daniels and $0.50 Buffalo Wings during every live game. The Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami, 33139
Thursday 12/9
Indianapolis @ Tennessee (8:20p)
Sunday 12/12
Cleveland @ Buffalo (1p)
N England @ Chicago (1p)
Green Bay @ Detroit (1p)
NY Giants @ Minnesota (1p)
Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh (1p)
Tampa Bay @ Washington (1p)
Atlanta @ Carolina (1p)
Oakland @ Jacksonville (1p)
Seattle @ San Francisco (4:05p)
St. Louis @ N Orleans (4:05p)
Miami @ NY Jets (4:15p) *** Rockstar Rewards Members receive a free Buffalo Wings and a raffle for a Budweiser Patio Beverage Cart***
Denver @ Arizona (4:15p)
Kansas City @ San Diego (4:15p)
Philadelphia @ Dallas (8:20p)
Monday 12/13
Baltimore @ Houston (8:30p)

Watch The Miami Heat Games At The Clevelander 12/8-13/10

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. The Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami, 33139
Wednesday 12/8
Heat @ Utah (9p)
Friday 12/10
Heat @ Golden State (10:30p)
Saturday 12/11
Heat @ Sacramento (10p)
Monday 12/13
New Orleans @ Heat (7:30p)

Unplug and Unwind With SJ 12/10/10

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 SJ. Order from our $5 Munchies Menu and sample our Happy Hour cocktails. For cabana reservations : rsvp@clevelander.com or 305-532-4006 x3515. The Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami, 33139

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of From Pompeii to Pin Up at WEAM on 12/1/10

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of the From Pompeii to Pin Up at WEAM on Wednesday, December 1, 2010.

World Erotic Art Museum as we welcome “FROM POMPEII TO PIN-UP”, erotic art prints and sculptures from Pompeii and pin-up drawings by American artist John Hul.

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

Primp Salon Pop Up Perfume Bar Party 12/9/10

Primp Salon & Hair Extension Boutique
407 15th Street | Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Hottest Fragrances!
Holiday gift sets for you and your loved ones…
Presale Fragrances From Nordstrom:
Gucci, Prada, Chloe, Dior, Thierry Mugler, Viktor & Rolf, & More!
*Raffle For $600 Fragrance Basket
*Raffle For $600 Primp Makeover Package
*Gift Bags
*Champagne And Hors Devours

New Years Eve 2011 with Lucky Strike Lanes 12/31/10

1691 Michigan Avenue
Miami, FL 33139
Friday, December 31 at 9:00pm – 2:00am

Come celebrate New Years Eve 2011 with Lucky Strike Lanes!  Live DJ’s spinning and No Cover!

Let the good times roll! Celebrate New Years Eve 2011 on the lanes with us! There is no cover and DJ Mike V will be spinning.

Please call us to make reservations as lanes will book fast. We will have bottle serivce available. 305.532.0307

Chez Badeaux Holiday Bazaar 12/9/10

Thursday December 9, 2010 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Chez Badeaux Salon
1235 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP here.

Chez Badeaux’s First ever Holiday Bazaar

Tis the season to shop & be pampered!

We invite you all to spend the evening with us Thursday December 9th from 5 to 9pm for our Holiday Bazaar.

Make your way through our front lawn and visit some of Miami hippest designers in jewelry, clothing and accessories. Step through the doors of the salon and enjoy delicious cocktails sponsored by Domaine de Canton and light bites by Bernie’s LA cafe.

Our team will be offering COMPLIMENTARY manicures all evening, stop by our make up booth for $10 make up applications to get you ready to hit the town!

Look out for special surprise deals only available during the event from our team….HUGE SAVINGS !!!!!

The event is open to the public so make sure to tell your friends.

Manny Castro’s Memorial Benefit 12/16/10

Manny Castro Memorial Benefit
December 16, 7p-10p
Clevelander Hotel
1020 Ocean Drive

Special Entertainment
Silent Auction
Raffle and Prizes
All proceeds going to Manny’s four children

Almost one year ago, Miami Beach’s hospitality industry lost one of its own in a tragic automobile accident on his way home from work. Cayetano “Manny” Castro, Director of Safety at the Clevelander Hotel and Essex House was an integral part of not only the Clevelander and Essex House family, but also the South Florida community as a whole. In honor of his memory and in celebration of his life, the Clevelander Hotel will be hosting a memorial benefit on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 7pm. Join us for special entertainment, an amazing raffle, an exclusive silent auction and much more!

Florida Entertainment Summit Fashion Day 12/10/10

Florida Entertainment Summit Fashion Day
December 10th, 2010, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Club Play
Club Play, 1045 5th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website.

Recording artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Trian will host the first annual Florida Entertainment Summit Fashion Day on December 10th, 2010. Trina’s Diamond Doll Foundation, the Florida Entertainment Summit and Kim’s Closet Boutique will exhibit this season’s most fashion forward trends while collecting toys for children in need.Come out for a night of fashion, music and celebrities, all for a great cause. Proceeds will benefit Trina’s 3rd Annual Jingle Bell Toy Drive and the Miami-Dade County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association. Complimentary admission with a new unwrapped toy.

The Motivational Edge Holiday Party at the Surfcomber Hotel 12/17/10

Please join us for The Motivational Edge Holiday Party
December 17th from 6pm-11pm
Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL, 33139
RSVP by calling 305.350.3950 or email Info@TheMotivationalEdge.com
A minimum donation of $10- gives you the chance to Win A 2 Night Stay At The Surfcomber!
Valet Parking: $10

Join us for an amazing evening of great music, cocktails and FREE Hors d’Å“uvre’s to support the underprivileged children of The Motivational Edge!

Performances By: “The Big Bounce” -Brendan O’hara and Komakozie! Jordan Robinson and Studio MAC Jam Band!
Special Performance By Henry Isasi- High Sky!
Sounds by DJ Vidal, DJ Foxx & Wasabi!

The guest list is comprised of philanthropists, leaders from various community organizations, family foundations, business owners and like minded individuals.

“You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.”
www.themotivationaledge.com

We will also be introducing: South Florida Association Of Nonprofits
Initiated by Ian Welsch, Founder and CEO of The Motivational Edge and Erica French, COO of Educate Tomorrow, helps nonprofits and its members increase awareness, donations and referrals, wh…ile also targeting cost effective services for all involved, bettering the communities of South Florida.
www.sflnonprofits.org

“Opportunity, The Best Gift A Child Can Receive”
If you can’t make it to the event and would like to make a donation, you can do so online here.

Art Basel Day 5: Lincoln Road very revived for Art Basel by Betty Alvarez

Lincoln Road is known for its tourist attractions, its shops and also for its galleries. I ventured to Miami Beach to see what galleries I can see on this very popular street. As I made my way on Lincoln Road, I noticed that there were a lot of street performers and artists taking advantage that its Art Basel week to show off their artistic qualities for the snow bird tourists as there were more than many this week.

One of the street artists that I encountered had two wonderful art works on canvas. Both artworks were zebra-shaped designed but if you look closely, it had a woman’s silhouette on it which made it amazing to look at. The canvases were life-size and the artists were very pleasant to be with. These and other street art performers and artists rely on generosity to help them get by day by day but are talented in the same way.

I came upon Romero Britto Gallery in the 800 block were the gallery was having an open house exhibition. I totally forgot about Romero Britto and haven’t been there in such a long while so I ventured in. I noticed there were many new pieces that the artist had on displayed. There was even a car on the gallery premises a la Romero Britto. It was a cool site. Obviously, since we were in holiday season, Romero Britto did not forget to display his holiday artwork. I so love to come to this gallery as I never know what to expect.

After Romero Britto, I made my way to CAMPER to explore their new store on 1006 Lincoln Road. Since I missed their store launch party the night before for obvious reasons, I wanted to check it out for myself since I was in the area. CAMPER is a new shoe store designed by Spanish industrial and product designer, Marti Guixe. One of his collaborative design books were also on display at the store. The design was original indeed. As one walks in, the rows of shoes welcomes you. Towards the back, there was another tucked away section displaying another collection of shoes. The store was amazing and not to be missed.

Coming back to the 800 block I noticed ArtCenter/South Florida was exhibiting their current installation, “Good N’ Plenty.” Since I almost missed this gallery completely, I went in. This is a group exhibition that spotlighted ArtCenter artists from the first year that the non-profit organization’s doors were opened in 1984. Artists including Gavin Perry, Luis Gispert, William Cordova, Beatriz Monteavaro, Ellie Schneiderman and more illustrated how ArtCenter influenced their work and this community over the past 25 years.

As I left Lincoln Road, I realized nothing has changed just more people on the roads for Art Basel. The galleries never ceased to amazed me that there is great art talent in South Florida.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Photographs of Gartel Couture Art to Wear Premiere at Nikki Beach on 12/3/10

Gartel Couture Art to Wear Premiere at Nikki Beach on Friday, December 3, 2010.  Wow what beautiful fashion, I wanted one of each.

Digital Media Artist GARTEL changes his “canvas” to high couture and will reveal his latest creation of “Art-to-Wear” custom outfits. GARTEL’s Computer Generated imagery has been challenging the world for the past three decades beckoning all to say, “how does it do it?” The catwalk will be filled with light and flowing fabrics from dresses to bathing suits.

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Photographs of Mr. Brainwash’s Installation Under Construction on 12/3/10

Haute Living, SwizzBeatz and Dom Perigon for the launch of  Mr. Brainwash’s installation Under Construction on Friday, December 3, 2010. This was an amazing event, food was awesome and the art work so cool, I just loved the pink paint covered elephants.

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The Clevelander Experience 12/3-9/10

The Clevelander Experience!
December 3 – 9, 2010

Friday, December 3, 2010
Drink Specials
Miller Light $5
Coors Light $5
Grey Goose Berry Lemonade $9.50

Unplug & Unwind with Joshua Stedman
8pm – 1020 Lounge
Happy Hour Drinks & $5 Munchie Menu

Carnivale
9:30pm – Pool + Patio
Fire Show, Samba Dancers, Contortionists and More!

Sessions
10pm – 1020 Lounge
Hosted by Radio 4 by 4

Saturday, December 4, 2010
Drink Specials
Bud/Bud Light Pitcher $12
Bud/Bud Light/Landshark Bucket 6 for $25
Grey Goose Berry Lemonade $9.50

Fantasy Party
1pm – C-Level

Splash
3pm – Pool + Patio
Sexiest Pool Party on Ocean Drive!

Atlanta Hawks @ Miami Heat
7:30p – Game On! Sports Bar
Try our Habanero “Heat Wings & LeBroshAde!

Sunday, December 5, 2010
Drink Specials
Bud/Bud Light Pitcher $12
Bud/Bud Light/Landshark Bucket 6 for $25
Gentleman Jack & Coke $8

Cleveland Browns @ Miami Dolphins
1pm – Property Wide
***Rockstar Rewards Members: Free Pitcher of Bud or Bud Light & Raffle for Jack Daniel’s Grill***

Temptress
3pm – Pool + Patio
Live Body Art Show

SOULcentriCITY Sundays
8pm – C-Level
Sunkissed melodies and tasty treats

Monday, December 6, 2010
Drink Specials
Bud/Bud Light Pitcher $12
Bud/Bud Light/Landshark Bucket 6 for $25
Gentleman Jack & Coke $8

Miami Heat @ Milwaukee Bucks
8p – Game On! Sports Bar
Try our Habanero “Heat Wings & LeBroshAde!

Monday Night Football
8:30p – Game On! Sports Bar
New York Jets @ New England Patriots

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Drink Specials
Presidente Draft $5.50
Presidente Light Bottle $5.50
Sweet & Sour Envy $7.50

Dolls, Dames & Delights
9pm – Pool + Patio
The Sexiest Burlesque Variety Show

Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Drink Specials
Presidente Draft $5.50
Presidente Light Bottle $5.50
Ketel One Lemonade Cocktail $6.50
Ketel One Lemonade Pitcher $35

Miami Heat @ Utah Jazz
9pm – Game On! Sports Bar
Try our Habanero “Heat” Wings & LeBroshAde!

Rock On! with Stalking Mildred
8pm – Pool + Patio
Party to the best rock music has to offer

Thursday, December 9, 2010
Drink Specials
Peroni $5
Blue Moon $5
Clevelander Rang Tango $7.50

Now Playing with Ruffhouse
8pm – Pool + Patio
Playing the best in R+B and Contemporary Music

Indianapolis Colts @ Tennessee Titans
8:20p – Game On! Sports Bar

Introducing Ultrachic, Italian’s Finest Blend Of Art And Fashion 12/5/10

Fashion Must Go On – Art Basel ‘Clothing’ Event
Introducing Ultrachic, Italian’s Finest Blend Of Art And Fashion
Private Launch Cocktail Party At Vita
Sunday, December 5th, 8-10pm
1906 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach Fl 33139
RSVP: rsvp@museluxurygroup.com
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Art and Fashion lovers do not miss this! Italian’s most glamorous, upcoming brand is hosting a very exclusive cocktail party for the launch of its brand in the United States. The reception will feature a meet and great, cocktail reception and fashion show, giving you a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of Ultrachic’s creative, avant-guarde, hot designs.

Largely influenced by Pop Art and Rock’n’ Roll. Ultrachic is an upcoming Italian fashion brand that uses art as its main support. The man behind the brand, designer Diego Dossola, is a renowned talented artist who has worked closely with Armani, Versace, and Dolce and Gabbana.

Born in 2006 in Milan, Ultrachic is a rapidly growing label that has gained tremendous popularity in Europe, Asia and in the Middle East. Its upscale, eccentric and colorful pieces successfully sell in the trendiest fashion retailers in the world, such as Banner and Gente in Italy, Ueno Shokai in Tokyo and Harvey Nichols and Bloomingdales in Dubai, and have been featured in Italian, French and British Vogue, Elle UK, and many more.
The event will present to the public a selection of Ultrachic’s Summer collection, Ultrachic SS11. This new season incorporates unconventional artistic materials, such as imprint graffiti and ads or yellow crime scene tape.

F*ME Saturday 12/4/10

F*ME
Saturday December 4th, 10:00pm
Bar 721

F | FASHION
M| MUSIC
E | ENTERTAINMENT
presents

Jeffery Sanker | the original party monster
Birthday Celebration

Saturday | December 4
Hosted Bar | 10pm

Dj Mayner | Vj Jon

Previewing Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week
2011 Spring| Summer Collection

VIP Table Reservation 305.785.5919
Visit us at Bar721.com
Follow us on Twitter
@BAR721 #FME721



Art Basel Day 3: Aqua Art Miami

This year the fair returns to the Aqua Hotel in Miami Beach, where it was first launched in 2005. The boutique hotel was transformed into a hub for innovative contemporary art programming, represented by the 43 galleries exhibiting there this year.

After a break in 2009, during which the fair focused on its Wynwood location, this return to the original hotel venue where the fair first began in 2005 is welcomed by many.

Over the years, Aqua’s organizers Jaq Chartier and Dirk Park have made it their mission to promote progressive gelleries with strong emerging artist programs from the West Coast, as well as from the greater United States and abroad. This curatorial commitment is complemented by the unique art fair setting of a classic South Beach hotel with specious exhibition rooms that open onto a breezy, intimate courtyard. The surroundings have become a favorite gathering spot not only for relaxation during the busy Art Basel week, but also as a place to exchange and disseminate new contemporary art ideas. And with its close proximity to hte main Art Basel fair., Aqua Art Miami has consistently been ranked among the top satellite art events by collectors, artists, curators, critics and the art loving public alike.

The fair’s organizers are quite optimistic that with this year’s “return to form” and with the recent upswing of the art market, this will be one of the most successful incarnations of Aqua Art Miami during their six-year history of producing the event. Plus, it’s great to be back on the beach.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Art Basel Day 3: Zoom Art Fair-Wonderful Art with powerful messages by Betty Alvarez

ZOOM Contemporary Art Fair is a platform for exhibitions, curatorial focus, intellectual critique and dialogue. ZOOM has one goal in mind, to bring a fresh voice and perspective into the mainstream art circuit. That fresh voice is what inspired our inaugural exhibit; a comprehensive sample of the multifarious styles, media, and genres permeating the creative artistic practices of the Middle East and its diaspora. ZOOM brings their voice and spirit into the heart of the American contemporary art scene during the 2010 Art Basel Miami Beach.

It is not your average art fair. For starters, ZOOM’s selection committee is comprised of curators rather than gallerist’s. The fair presents a cohesive platform of exhibitions, performance art, and academic debate. ZOOM’s intimate scale of 20 exhibitions showcases artists represented by non-profits and galleries from eleven countries. Rather than separating the two according to their organizational structure, ZOOM creates a world where the non-profits and galleries can coexist and interact; effectively blurring the lines between the two practices and presenting a multifaceted visual dialogue which puts the spotlight on the artist. The result is a model that explores both the art market and conventional institutional critique, allowing a potential in further contribution to presentation and representation within the art fair forum.

ZOOM’s academic program which brings together notable international cultural and artistic representatives will address current issues through the lenses of institutions, historians, critics, art presenters and practitioners. Held at the neighboring Bass Museum of Art, Debates participants include William Wells, Founding director of Cairo’s Townhouse; Jessica Morgan, The Daskalopoulos Curator, International Art, Tate Modern; Francois Pouillon, Department Head of the History of Mediterranean Islamic Program at Ecole des Hautes Etudes Sociales; Livia Alexander, Executive Director of ArteEast; León Krempel, Curator, Haus der Kunst, Munich and internationally renowned artists Sara Rahbar and Ahmed Mater.

Also significant is that in its inaugural year, ZOOM would focus on contemporary Middle Eastern art. With the growing visibility of the Middle Eastern artists throughout the international art community and the art market alike, ZOOM aims to take a closer look at the diverse art trends currently pervading the region. Selecting artists and respective works for ZOOM, curators worked hard to highlight work which avoids re- creating an experience of “otherness” where artists from non-Western origins are usually coerced into being a mouthpiece for ethnographic illustrations. On the contrary, ZOOM’s playful theme of “the Clash of the icons?” seeks to deconstruct this notion encouraging the viewers to appreciate the art works on their artistic merit rather than through a neo-Orientalist umbrella of geo-cultural identity.

The representatives of ZOOM were so excited to bring a perspective to a city like Miami with its robust art collectors and county support that allows the necessary flexibility not easily found in places like New York City or London. Miami embraces the entrepreneurial spirit, which permeates art. It is this openness and enthusiasm of the local community that has cultivated the success of Art Basel in Miami Beach.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Art Basel Day 3: Miguel Paredes exhibits his works at the National Hotel by Betty Alvarez

Pop and multi-media artist, sculptor and urban realist, Miguel Paredes announced his Artist-in-Residency at the National Hotel Miami Beach, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks in the heart of South Beach’s historic Art Deco District. The Miguel Paredes National Gallery is taking place during Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 through Sunday, December 5, 2010.

The Miguel Paredes National Gallery will be the artist’s largest exhibition to date. Two multi-colored and vibrant 80’ canvasses cascade down the hotel’s outdoor façade and its Oval Room, indoor walls and chic pool garden area have been converted into a full gallery experience. A VIP Opening Reception was held on December 1 featuring music by Buddha Bar’s resident beat master DJ Sam Popat, sponsored by Radio FG and Tai Entertainment, as well as beverages from Bombay Sapphire.

Paredes’ Wynwood Arts District solo gallery space, Paredes Fine Arts Studio, will also host “Elements of an Artist: A New Series by Miguel Parades,” a private meet & greet on Friday, December 3, with beats by DJ Sonny Daze, bites by RA Sushi and Kind Healthy Snacks, as well as complimentary beverages by Appleton Estates Rum, Alambiq Mixology, Black Tower Wines and FIJI Water. will The following evening, Saturday, December 4, Paredes Fine Art Gallery will host another complimentary cocktail reception with Graffiti Artists SKI and 2EASE of UR New York. The gallery, usually only open during the neighborhood’s “2nd Saturdays Art Walk” and by appointment, will be open to the public through Art Basel. The artist’s 18 X 26 mosaic mural “Pulgha World” found on NW 2nd Ave. will also be on view. Paredes will be present at both of his exhibition locations; both exhibitions will run to December 5.

Also open for viewing is recently opened Miguel Paredes Pop-up Gallery on Miami Beach’s action-packed Lincoln Road, housing more than 50 of Paredes’ works, new sculptures and products available for purchase. The location will be open throughout January 2011, and along with the Miguel Paredes National Gallery and Paredes Fine Arts Studio, will unveil select pieces from Paredes’ new series Elements of an Artist as well as never before seen works and sculptures from his previous collections such as Boroughs, Digital Art, Pop Collages, Urban Dreams and Los Niños.

The celebrated pop artist and all-around renaissance creative made tremendous impact during last year’s Art Basel Miami Beach and truly believes his preferred style of “crossover art” is quickly on its way to become a new and respected art form. Moreover, Paredes possesses the unique ability to master styles and techniques to create daring, bold and eye-catching oil paintings, sculptures, hand-drawn digitals, metals, giclées, backlit pieces, marble canvases, limited edition toys and more.

Paredes, a former Manhattanite of Latin American descent, has called Miami home for almost 20 years, but is proud to continue bringing his New York City urban approach to the Miami art scene and beyond. The artist likes to combine cutting-edge styles of street art, pop art and Japanese animation to produce distinct, trend-forward pieces. Furthermore, drawing inspiration from pop icons such as Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, Paredes has created his own niche – ultimately affording him the ability to crossover from street walls to fine art to even his beloved medium of “art meets life” commercial pop art.

Paredes Fine Arts Studio is located at 2311 NW 2nd Ave. Miami, FL. 33127. Paredes’ “Pulgha World” Wynwood Mural is located at 2399 NW 2nd Ave. Miami, FL. 33127. For more information, please visit www.miguelparedes.com.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Art Basel Day 3: Masters of Mystery Art Show wows guests by Betty Alvarez

On my third day celebrating Art Basel, I went to Miami Beach. The Ritz Carlton hosted an exhibition called Masters’ Mystery Art Show. Many fashion designers, international art lovers, socialites and celebrities gathered together in a private, glamorous Art Basel opening night soiree.

Cocktails such as Mango and Apple Martinis with scrumptious small bites were passed while previewing more than 1,000 exclusive and original 6X9-inch mini masterpieces and 25 one-of-a-kind celebrity designer tote bags whose name is revealed only after it is sold.
This mystery created an artistic “whodunit” as one perused the works of art. One could add a mini masterpiece for $50 and own a one of a kind designer tote bag for a starting bid of only $100. A bargain for Art Basel!

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Leonardo Hidalgo Art Basel Exhibit And After Party 12/1-5/10

Full Exhibition Schedule

December 1, 2010: Art Basel Private After Party Exhibit @ At The Rock Art Studio / 9:30pm- 1am / “Heroes”
1700 Sunset Harbor Drive Loft 502 Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Must Rsvp: Rsvpmiamiart@Gmail.Com Or 786.217.0130
Complimentary Drinks & Hors D’ouevres Reception : Sponsored By Moleca

December 3, 2010: Private Vip Exhibition With Invited Guest Artist From Nyc Harif Guzman
@ The Rock Art Studio / 6:30pm-12pm
“Heroes & Villains”
1700 Sunset Harbor Drive Loft 502 Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Must Rsvp: Rsvpmiamiart@Gmail.Com Or 786.217.0130
Complimentary Drinks & Hors D’ouevres Reception : Sponsored By Moleca / Wirth Art Advisory

December 5, 2010: Grand Closing Art Basel Private Exhibition Party @ Neo Vertika Lobby (Brickell) / 6:30pm-10pm
“Famous” Exhibition
Waxy’s After Party 10pm-Forward (Brickell)
Must Rsvp: Rsvpmiamiart@Gmail.Com Or 786.217.0130
Complimentary Drinks & Hors D’ouevres Reception : Sponsored By Waxy’s

Steve Aoki at The Shore Club with DJ Skeet Skeet 12/3/10

Onitsuka Tiger Celebrates . YEAR OF THE TIGER . Art Basel 2010
Thursday . December 02
Doors Open at 8pm
Shore Club Hotel
1901 Collins Ave . Shore Club Hotel

Don’t miss Steve Aoki’s Intimate Performance Tonight inside The Shore Club Lobby!
Live Onitsuka Tiger Art Installation along with Simone Legno from Toki Doki

Email RSVP@yourvitaminc.com to Enjoy Complimentary Admission

Don’t miss the AfterParty at SKYBAR with DJ SKEET SKEET, FIGO DJ’s and more!

Poolside afterparty at 11pm

Dwyane Wade Fundraiser for Art Studio Miami at W Hotel 12/3/10

December 3rd, 7:30-9:30pm!
‘W’ Hotel South Beach
2201 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach
Event is Free and Open to the Public!

Miami HEAT superstar Dwyane Wade and his charity, Wade’s World Foundation, today announced a collaborative endeavor with Art Studio Miami, a local nonprofit aimed at empowering young people through artistic expression. The initiative, tied to Art Basel Miami 2010, will raise funds for the youth art program, based in Miami’s Little Haiti, as well as other community-based arts programs like KIDSART.

“The positive impact that art can have on a young person’s life should never be underestimated,” Wade said. “I am proud to support Art Studio Miami, and help inspire the talented youth in Little Haiti.”

On November 20 and 21, Wade’s World Foundation sponsored 12 members of the youth community of Little Haiti, ranging from the ages of eight to 18 and participating in creative and educational “TEAM” activities during Art Studio’s “WE ARE” integration program. With the guidance of artist-mentors, the children had the opportunity to create their own personal work.

The event will culminate in a “Hope in Action” cocktail reception from 7:30-9:30 PM on Friday, December 3 at the W Hotel South Beach, where the artwork created by the youth participants of the Art Studio Miami will be displayed, and artists’ works will be auctioned off to raise funds for their programs. In addition, the works of the Art Studio Miami teaching artists, including those of Haitian decent, will accompany the student-featured show.

“We are thrilled that KIDSART will be a partnership program at Art Studio and uniting forces with Dwyane Wade and Wade’s World Foundation,” said Alexandra Rangel-Brody, founder and Creative Director of Artoconecto, KIDSART’s parent organization. KIDSART, through Art Studio Miami, will be one of the local arts programs for kids that will benefit from the event. “Mr. Wade is passionate about his commitment to the kids of Miami, and we hope to forge a strong relationship with him and his foundation to help build a better future for all of the children in our community.”

Dan Witz Book Signing and Opening Reception at the MIA Mi Cielo 2010 Fine Art Exposition 12/3/10

Dan Witz Book Signing and Opening Reception at the MIA | MI CIELO 2010 Fine Art Exposition
Friday, December 3, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cielo on the Bay
7935 East Drive
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33141
More Info.

Culture Shock Marketing (CSM) is proud to present acclaimed New York street artist Dan Witz at the MIA | MI CIELO 2010 Fine Art Exposition in concurrence with Art Basel | Miami Beach. Dan will feature a retrospective selection of street art works, sign copies of his limited edition book “In Plain View: 30 Years of Artworks Illegal and Otherwise” and carry out some of his clandestine artistic illegality on the highways and byways of Miami. Signed copies of Witz’s 2011 “Hummingbirds” accordion calendar will be given out to the first 100 guests at the book signing event.

Admission is free and open to the public. Cocktails for the Friday evening book signing reception will be provided by 42BELOW Vodka. A Shuttle service will be provided by the City of North Bay Village with looping stops connecting the Wynwood Arts District, Design District, MIA | MI CIELO and NADA Art Fair throughout the four day expo.

For more information or to RSVP via facebook visit
http://www.cultureshockmarketing.com/radar/dan-witz-book-signing/

Kanpai Fashion Show 12/3/10

Kanpai Fashion Show
Friday Dec. 3rd, 2010, 8pm-2am
Nikki Beach
One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
More Info.

DOLCE kicks off the season with its eight Art Basel event welcoming delegates and guests to this annual gathering of artists and those who love art. On December 3, 2010, DOLCE will present the GARTEL Couture Art to Wear Premier showcasing Digital Media Artist Laurence Gartel’s innovative moves to fashion. Also, the anticipated Fashion Show ‘Kapai’ produced by Wasabi Fashion Kult, Art Directed by Pamela Wasabi and Marcus Blake, with fashions by We Love Colors and Only One and Ombu. The event will consist of spectacular fashion shows in the backyard paradise of Nikki Beach, One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.

DOLCE resident DJs Chilly and Soul P will provide the artistically musical backdrop to a night that is not-to-be-missed. Live performances by People From Venus and M’Dela. Join us for this night of Art, Fashion, Music, Visuals, Body Painting and more during Art Basel Weekend 2010!

A percentage from this event will be in benefit to The World’s Kitchen, www.theworldskitchen.

World’s Greatest Indoor Flea Market 12/16-19/10

World’s Greatest Indoor Flea Market 2010
Thursday Dec 16th -Sunday Dec 19th
Miami Beach
Convention Center:
1901 Convention Center Drive.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
wgifm.com

Adults $8
Children 6-12 $4
Children 5 & under FREE

The World’s Greatest Indoor Flea Market comes to the Miami Beach Convention Center. With over 400 vendors The World’s Greatest Indoor Flea Market offers more retailers than any Mall in South Florida beating any post-Thanksgiving shopping deals. Top quality items from every category – fashion, electronics, toys, home & décor, gadgets, chocolates, one-of-a-kind merchandise and more.

Michael Perez Pop Art Showcase VIP Lounge and Rooftop Party 12/3/10

Rooftop Party & VIP Lounge
Friday, December 3, 8p-4a
1020 Music Boxx Lounge
The Clevelander Hotel Southbeach
1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

Art Basel Miami Art Showcase:
The Pop Artist Michael Perez “2010 Dream Series”
www.MichaelPerez-Artist.com
www.ArtBaselMiami2010.com

Live Music from 8-10 / 10-4am DJ Line up:
Vinicio Rotelli, Sir Manta, Sam Zarif, Hito Mix
RADIO 4by4

In Association with
Apple Graphics & Advertising, Inc. Group / Pop Artist Michael Perez
Presents:
C-LEVEL Sessions Part IV
Art Basel Edition
Eyes On Miami & Industry Playground
Live Streaming on http://www.radio4by4.com

“Join us for a special party for Art Basel, celebrating the beach, music and the arts. This party is getting better every week and December 3rd will knock your socks off.”
See you on Southbeach!

Abnormal Ariginals Art Walks the Runway at Dolce Ultra Lounge 12/4/10

Art Walks the Runway
Dolce Ultra Lounge,
1501 Collins Avenue, #203,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
December 4th, 2010
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Doors Open
3:00pm – 7:00pm: Art & Designer Expo
7:00pm – 11:00pm: Dinner & Fashion Show

For RSVP please email: rsvp@mandrakepr.com

Come out and celebrate Art Basel in style. Abnormal Ariginals invites you to a special function where art meets fashion in the runway.

Abnormal Ariginals, Designer T-Shirts
Founded by De’Hollie Wood and Anthony Shaw, two young entrepreneurs with an immense amount of fashion potential, bring to life this new fashion brand. For the past couple of years, they have cultivated their ground and are finally ready to spread their empire, one step at a time. Abnormal Ariginals’ first introduction into the fashion industry is their latest collection of men and women’s T-shirt, with a vast variety of designs and graphics to choose from.. They share one similar ingredient, originality, but in this case “ariginality”.

Its present collection reflects the distaste of monotony apparel while offering a set of new and wearable proposals. Their first collection, titled Welcoming Abnormality, brings forth versatile personalities, made from 100% cotton and each showcasing bright vivid colors with Abnormal Ariginals peculiar fun factor. Abnormal Ariginals is a lifestyle brand that represents true originality! Its designers believe in the need to speak out their unbiased minds through their outspoken designs. There was a time when being different was not a good thing, you were considered an outcast and left in the dark. Abnormal Ariginals has replaced “what supposedly is” and taken it to a higher level of creation. Being the same is not an option. www.abnormalariginals.com.

Michael was born and raised in New York City. While attending school, which included the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan, Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute, he sold his paintings on the streets of Greenwich Village. Michael Perez, has quickly become one of the hottest Modern Pop artists today. Always on the cutting edge, his art is extremely dynamic and is distinguished by his use of contrasting colors and shapes. His innovative artwork is most immediately recognized by his distinctive unique faces, flowers and figures.

Michael is best known for his “America The Beautiful” a special painting painted live on a news broadcast of News12 Long Island a month after the tragedy. The painting shows a woman’s face with the reflection of the World Trade Center in her eye, with a tear on her face. Her hair is red and white, symbolizing the American Flag.

Puma.Creative And Bass Museum To Open during Art Basel Miami Beach 12/2-5/10

Puma.Creative And Bass Museum Of Art Announce Three-Year Partnership Focusing On Creativity From The Caribbean Region And Launch Creative Caribbean Network

Bass Museum of Art in partnership with PUMA.Creative presents the solo exhibition Isaac Julien/Creative Caribbean Network

PUMA.Creative and the Bass Museum of Art announce a three-year partnership as part of the launch of the Creative Caribbean Network, an initiative dedicated to promoting the work of Caribbean artists. This partnership will celebrate the rich artistic heritage of the Caribbean region and the Caribbean Diaspora by creating an international platform in Miami for photographers, performers, writers, musicians and other artists from the Caribbean region. An ongoing series of exhibitions, music performances, educational activities and other live events will take place at the Bass Museum site at key dates in the Miami cultural calendar over the next three years.

To launch the initiative, the Bass Museum of Art and PUMA.Creative are delighted to present, a solo exhibition of work by the celebrated artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien in a project entitled Isaac Julien/Creative Caribbean Network. Presented from December 2, 2010 through March 6, 2011, this exhibition will open to the public concurrent to Art Basel Miami Beach.

ISAAC JULIEN/Creative Caribbean Network is the most comprehensive exhibition of the artist’s work in the last ten years. It showcases the US 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).

Julien is a British artist and filmmaker, of Caribbean heritage, whose work incorporates different artistic disciplines, drawing from and commenting on film, dance, photography, music, theatre, painting and sculpture, and uniting them to create a unique poetic visual language in audiovisual film installations. Julien is as equally acclaimed for his fluent, arresting films as his vibrant and inventive gallery

installations. His installations are presented on an epic scale; poetic and art-historical references are interwoven into frank portrayals of human drama.

“I am proud to be collaborating with PUMA.Creative and the Bass Museum of Art on this solo presentation of my work,” said Julien. “The support I have received from this new partnership has enabled the exhibition to come to fruition and given me the opportunity to present the United States premiere of my new nine-screen installation work, Ten Thousand Waves. The innovative Creative Caribbean Network initiative connects and supports artists of the Caribbean Diaspora and provides a much needed and high profile forum to celebrate our rich artistic output. The Bass Museum of Art’s dedication to realizing this ambitious project has been second to none. Their partnership with PUMA.Creative has proved dynamic and productive and has created a unique platform for this important survey of my work. It is an honor to have my exhibition launch the Creative Caribbean Network.”

“The Bass Museum of Art is pleased to collaborate with Julien and PUMA.Creative on this exhibition. Miami is an ideal platform for the investigation into artists and art forms from the Caribbean and we are looking forward to a rewarding three year experience,” said the Bass Museum’s Executive Director and Chief Curator, Silvia Karman Cubiñá.

ISAAC JULIEN/Creative Caribbean Network commemorates the launch of PUMA.Creative’s online social networking website and cultural directory, www.CreativeCaribbeanNetwork.com. A live and virtual platform connecting the creative world in and outside of the Caribbean, the website and live programs give visibility to the talents working in architecture, dance, design, fashion, film, fine art, literature, music, new media, performing arts and photography. This network will enhance, celebrate and honor existing Caribbean and related cultural networks. As a key tenet of PUMAVision, PUMA.Creative’s formal launch of the Creative Caribbean Network in partnership with the Bass Museum of Art will bring together individual artists and organizations, offering creative exchange and international exposure.

“As a Sportlifestyle brand, PUMA has long standing ties with the Caribbean. Through ongoing PUMA.Creative programs we are dedicated to creating platforms for engagement and generating awareness of the artwork and artists who hail from the region,” said Jochen Zeitz, PUMA Chairman and CEO. We are honoured to work with our friend Isaac, to help commemorate the launch of our partnership with the Bass Museum and promote awareness for the Creative Caribbean Network.”

Photograghs of Aqua 10 at The Aqua Hotel on 12/1/10

Aqua 10 at The Aqua Hotel on Wednesday, December 1, 2010.  This has always been on of my favorite fairs and it did not disappoint.  The art at this fair is amazing and so much fun.

Aqua Art Miami Returns To Its Original Roots! This year the fair returns to the Aqua Hotel in Miami Beach, where it was first launched in 2005.  Aqua Art Miami is pleased to announce its return to the fair’s original location – the Aqua Hotel in the heart of South Beach. During the first week in December, and running simultaneously with Art Basel Miami Beach, this boutique hotel will be transformed into a hub for innovative contemporary art programming, represented by the 43 galleries exhibiting there this year.

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Photographs of Zoom Contemporary Art Fair at South Seas on 12/1/10

Zoom Contemporary Art Fair at the South Seas Hotel on Wednesday, December 1, 2010.  Now this was a way to start off the Art Basel week!!!!  This is an amazing fair, this is one you need to see.  This was their preview reception and they did it right, wonderful food (the crab cakes were the best) and Voli Vodka drinks (the espresso vanilla fusion was my favorite) and neither stop flowing thru the night.  The art was amazing and the dance and live art performances were just awesome.   I am going back to see it again.

ZOOM Contemporary Art Fair announces their inaugural event will showcase the multifarious styles, media, and genres permeating the burgeoning contemporary arts scene of the Middle East and its diaspora. ZOOM presents a cohesive perspective that uses exhibitions, educational programming, and curatorial input to foster an interconnected discourse. Exploring an unconventional framework, ZOOM’s Selection Committee is comprised of curators Sam Bardaouil (Art Reoriented) and Shamim M. Momin (Los Angeles Nomadic Division LAND, former Whitney Museum), who together with Director Angeliki Georgiou have produced an intimate collection of 20 exhibitions showcasing artists by non-profit organizations and galleries from 11 countries.

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Photographs of Vogue Lounge at Art Basel Shopping Event on 12/1/10

Vogue Lounge at Art Basel Shopping Event at The Raleigh Hotel on Wednesday, December 1, 2010.  Wow so many people and such amazing fashion.

A spectacular three days of fashion, beauty and lifestyle trends presented by Trina Turk, Sam Edelman, bebe, Canon, Curve Boutique, Shari Liu Handbags Honey Child, the American Cancer Society and Latisse®.  Vogue will bring the chic sensibility and rich cultural heritage of Miami alive at The Raleigh Hotel for Art Basel 2010 with cocktail parties, shopping, and music by South Florida’s stylish female DJ duo, Ess & Em.

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Photographs of Art Basel Miami Beach Vernissage on 12/1/10

Art Basel Miami Beach Vernissage at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Wednesday, December 1, 2010.  The preview opening for Art Basel was amazing, it was packed with people getting ready for a week of art, fun and getting to meet people from all over the world who love art too.  I am so excited…..Art Basel here we come.

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This Week at the Clevelander 12/1-6/10

CLEVELANDER
1020 OCEAN DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
CLEVELANDER.COM

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 12/1
Detroit @ Heat (7:30p)
Thursday 12/2
Heat @ Cleveland (8p) ***Miami Heat Road Rally on the Pool + Patio***
Saturday 12/4
Atlanta @ Heat (7:30p)
Monday 12/6
Heat @ Milwaukee (8p)

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
With your Rockstar Rewards card, enjoy $10 pitchers of Budweiser & Bud Light, $5 Jack Daniels and $0.50 Buffalo Wings during every live game.
Thursday 12/2
Houston @ Philadelphia (8:20p)
Sunday 12/5
New Orleans @ Cincinnati (1p)
Chicago @ Detroit (1p)
San Francisco @ Green Bay (1p)
Jacksonville @ Tennessee (1p)
Denver @ Kansas City (1p)
Cleveland @ Miami (1p) *** Rockstar Rewards Members receive a free pitcher of Bud or Bud Light and a raffle for a Jack Daniel’s Grill***
Buffalo @ Minnesota (1p)
Washington @ NY Giants (1p)
Atlanta @ Tampa Bay (1p)
Oakland @ San Diego (4:05p)
Carolina @ Seattle (4:15p)
St. Louis @ Arizona (4:15p)
Dallas @ Indianapolis (4:15p)
Pittsburgh @ Baltimore (8:20p)
Monday 12/6
NY Jets @ N England (8:30p)

GUITAR LEGENDS ROCK THE CLEVELANDER!
Rock with Miami’s best guitarists as they play Guitar Legend’s classics. Join us Thursday, December 2 at 8pm in the 1020 Lounge (2nd Floor) for an unforgettable night.

MIAMI HEAT ROAD RALLY AT THE CLEVELANDER!
Watch the Miami vs. Cleveland game at the CLEVELANDER! Join us Thursday, December 2 at 8pm in on the Pool + Patio for the Miami Heat Dancers, Bernie the mascot and amazing giveaways!

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night 12/5/10

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night
From Dec 5 to Dec 56 2010, From 7 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 Sunday night party providing you with the freshest tracks and entertainment. This week line up features a Special Birthday set by Guest DJ Ivan D, Residents DJ Felipe Kaval, DJ Bruno and DJ Armand Pena, For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com

Stereo Love Beach Party 12/4/10

Stereo Love Beach Party
From Dec 4 to Dec 5 2010, From 12 Pm To 5 am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Nikki Beach, the premier luxury lifestyle entertainment group, is pleased to announce that international music sensation Edward Maya will be performing at their Miami Beach location Saturday, December 4 during Miami’s highly anticipated Art Basel art festival. Maya found global fame with his widely adored song, “Stereo Love.” Guests to Nikki Beach will enjoy an all day beach party extravaganza, complete with pulse pounding beats and stunning sunbathers sipping signature Nikki cocktails. Click here to purchase your tickets: www.wantickets.com

Eurocinema Cocktail Party and Avenue Montaigne Viewing At Gansevoort Miami Beach 12/1/10

Eurocinema Cocktail Party and Avenue Montaigne Viewing At Gansevoort Miami Beach
12/1/10 At 8 Pm
Gansevoort Miami Beach is located at 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP to Eurocinema@taraink.com.
Complimentary Absolut cocktails & Perrier-Jouët champagne till 9 PM, with reduced Absolut cocktails through 11 PM.

Eurocinema, Miami’s newly launched and only foreign film channel available on-demand, will host an Art Basel-inspired cocktail party and viewing of its latest release, Avenue Montaigne on Weds., Dec. 1st at 8 PM at The Rooftop at Gansevoort Miami Beach. Guests will experience the journey of a young woman as she arrives in Paris and embarks on a voyage into her dream world of glamour, luxury and the arts; as the story is projected onto the poolside bar’s main wall and streamed throughout its VIP cabanas. Special guest DJ Joe Dert will spin an open format mix of house and euro-inspired beats. For more information please visit www.eurocinema.com.

Upstairs at Van Dyke December Music Calendar

Upstairs at Van Dyke: IT’S NOT JUST JAZZ!

DECEMBER 2010

1- MARYEL EPPS
Diva of song & love

2- NICOLE HENRY
Internationally acclaimed Jazz vocalist

3- EVERSOKLEVER
The sounds of big band Swing Rockability, Ska, Jazz, Latin and Blues

4- RHYTHM & BLUES SERIES
IKE & VAL WOODS REVUE
Soul & Blues Revue

5- LA NUEVA ONDA LATINA POP MUSIC SERIES
Los Vecinos De La Noche, Tati Soleil, Wilmer hurtado, Jose Val, Jocelyn Hosted by Adrian Guerra

6- KARINA IGLESIAS
Singer/songwriter
SAMANTHA NATALIE

7- VALERIA PROANO
CD Release party
Sensitive approach that combines today’s global current in Jazz & Latin American music

8- Forward Motion Records Presents
REAL LOVE
Miami pays tribute to John Lennon, 30th anniversary of his passing

9- KCC JAZZ NIGHT SERIES
The TROY ROBERTS QUARTET
Hard swinging straight-ahead Jazz

10- LATIN JAZZ & PERCUSSION SERIES
SAMMY FIGUEROA & LATIN JAZZ EXPLOSION

11- TONY SUCCAR y el Grupo Mixtura
latin. Jazz, a journey through S. AmericA & the Latin Caribbean

12- LATIN JAZZ SERIES
ORIENTE
Afro-Cuban Fusion

13- SOULTHENTIC
Authentic Jazz standards, influenced by all styles, Rock, Classical, Jazz & Electronic music

14- DANA PAUL & his Elektric
Fused Jazztet. Putting vocal artistry to Jazz Fusion

15- THE RESOLVERS
Contemporary reggae music

16- KCC JAZZ NIGHT SERIES
The MUSHY WIDMAIER QUARTET
Fusion of Haitian and modern Jazz idioms

17- SOFY ENCANTO & ELASTIC BOND

18- KCC Productions Presents
TOY DRIVE for MIAMI CHILDRENS’ HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONwith TITO FUENTE, Jr. and his Latin Jazz Ensemble

19- NU SOUL SUNDAY SERIES
LEESA RICHARDS
Soulful ballads, Rock & R&B. Recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston…

20- JACKSON BUNN
Smooth grooves into Jazz-o-sphere

21- CAT SHELL
A seductive Jazz/Pop sound songstress

22- THE P-LO PROJECT
Jazz, Latin & smooth Jazz

23- KCC Productions & Randy Singer Presents
THE VAN DYKE CHRISTMAS PARTY and JAZZ JAM
Come celebrate with us. Lets us show our gratitude for making all the different music series presented this year successful

24- LANZALLAMAS!
Afro-Latin-America world beat mezcla

25- CUBAN MUSIC SERIES
CONJUNTO PROGRESO
Grammy nominated Cuban son & descargas cubanas

26- SONGWRITER NIGHTS SERIES
Sharin Toribio, Vic Kingsley, Joshua Stedman, Chuck Kirkpatrik, Alicia Toney, Linda Noyes, Lina Marquez hosted by Randy Singer

27- UNDER THE COVERS TRIBUTE SERIES
THE BEETHOSE
Beatles tribute band, perform Sgt. Peppers in its entirety

28- SJ
Acoustic songman
JOSHUA STEDMAN.
Original compositions influences of Sting, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai and Seal.

29- KCC Productions Presents
THE ROLANDO GROOSCORS SEXTET
“An incredible guitarist with an amazing musical vocabulary” New Times

30- KCC Productions Presents
FELIPE LAMOGLIA’s
New Directions in Afro-Cuban beats

31- BOBBY STRINGER
Extraordinary Soul & RnB

Photographs of Trey Speegle’s It’s Later Than You Think at Townhouse Reception on 11/30/10

Benrimon Contemporary showcases Trey Speegle’s It’s Later Than You Think at Townhouse Hotel on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.  The mural will be on display Monday November 29th through Wednesday December 1st at the Townhouse Hotel. Speegle’s 8 ½ x 18 foot mural was inspired by a 1950’s vintage paint-by-number panel of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper and features the words: It’s Later Than You Think.

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Photographs of EcoArtFashion Week Opening Reception at The Albion Hotel on 11/30/10

EcoArtFashion Week Opening Reception at The Albion Hotel on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.  EcoArtFashion Week will launch this year during Art Basel 2010 in Miami.   A week filled with Fashion, Art and Design while creating environmental awareness.

The main exhibition of EcoArtFashion week will feature eco-designs by different artists and fashion designers including Vintage fashion print collection from Europe, Luis Valenzuela /fashion designer (upcycled couture collection), Sharon Lombard/visual artist (one-of-a-kind hats collection from recycled materials), Jorge Parra/photographer (eco-fashion photography), Vintage garments of the private collection of Madeleine Kirsch/fashion icon and collector. The venue will be transformed into a glamorous fusion of the past, present, and the environmentally – conscious future in fashion.

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Giant Step Presents a very special SVEDKA Vodka Session 12/4/10

Saturday, December 4th.
Doors open at 9:00pm
Sunset Lounge at Mondrian, A Morgans Hotel.
RSVP Here.

Giant Step Presents a very special SVEDKA Vodka Session during the week of Art Basel in Miami with performances by Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme; Plus Blaqstarr, and an art showcase by renown LA street artist Alec Monopoly. DJs Nick Cohen, Jaime Biden, and Alexandra Richards will be taking turns spinning.

The Culture Cafe 11/30-12/5/10

CULTURE CAFÉ
Culture Café is located at the entrance of Design Miami
Meridian Avenue at 19th Street, Miami Beach Convention Center P-Lot
Open from November 30 –December 5 from 12-8pm daily and 12-6pm on Sunday.
The Culture Café will be open during the hours of Design Miami.

The Culture Café is the main hub for food and beverage of the Design Miami pavilion exclusively operated by Shiraz Events featuring themed food and cocktails. The Culture Café is an operation months-in-the making, and Shiraz has been involved each step of the way in the design of the café alongside the Assouline Creative team. The menu is a concept inspired by Shiraz Events VP and Creative Director, Yaniv Cohen and his favorite Parisian café. Features on the menu include two specialty soups, including Roasted Spiced Pumpkin, a selection of salads, artisan sandwiches served on French baguettes, and an assortment of Parisian inspired pastries.

Walgreens Book Signing Party Featuring Former Miami Beach Mayor Alex Daoud 12/4/10

Walgreens Book Signing Party Featuring Former Miami Beach Mayor Alex Daoud
December 4, 2010, 11am-3pm
Walgreens 501 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
501 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida
www.sinsofsouthbeach.com

HOLIDAY PARTY AND BOOK SIGNING AT WALGREENS 5TH & COLLINS SATURDAY DECEMBER 4, 11:00AM TO 3:00PM FEATURING FORMER MIAMI BEACH MAYOR ALEX DAOUD

Miami Beach, FL /November 29, 2010 -Alex Daoud, three-time mayor of Miami Beach will sign copies of his controversial expose, “Sins of South Beach” at Florida’s largest, newly opened Walgreens at 501 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach on December 4th from 11-3 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and will feature music and food.

“An astonishing exposé on Miami Beach by one of the city’s most beloved mayors,” says New York Times best-selling author Steven Gaines. “The revelations are stunning-sex, corruption, police misconduct, villains and heroes.”

“Sins of South Beach” is Alex Daoud’s portrait of the city he led for three terms as mayor during the anything-goes ’80s – when “cocaine cowboys” slaughtered each other in bloody drug wars and refugees from the Mariel Boatlift, many released by Fidel Castro from his worst jails and insane asylums, terrorized the predominately elderly Jewish population of Miami Beach. It’s the story of a city’s renaissance and the crime and corruption, which fueled it. Daoud was a driving force behind the rebirth of the city.

“Sins of South Beach” has been acquired for cinematic release by Cinepro Pictures. The movie will be produced by internationally renowned filmmaker Philippe Martinez. His credits include over 30 films including Modigliani starring Andy Garcia. The world premier of the movie will be in South Beach.

“Sins of South Beach” is now available at the seven Walgreens conveniently located throughout Miami Beach. On December 4th the public will get to meet the charismatic former mayor turned author and purchase autographed copies of his book that will soon be a major motion picture.

Double Vision 12/2-3/10

Double Vision
December 2-3, 11am-7pm
Gansevoort South Beach

refinery29.com

Sharing Stories, Themes, and Style—Presented by Refinery29, Art+Culture Editions and Starbucks
Featuring emerging artists, including Poppy de Villeneuve, Leslie Shows, Amelia Bauer, Brion Nuda Rosch, Kava Gorna, Tina Tyrell and Brent Steen, Double Vision spotlights the intersection of stories, themes, and distinctive styles represented by some of the art world’s most exciting innovators. This uncommon show will mirror the Surrealist game of Exquisite Corpse, with the works connecting for a moment and then carrying on their own thoughts, all to be united in their incongruities by a few select elements. As the name implies, the works—individually and collectively—emit a somewhat surreal quality that has the viewer squinting for a clearer view of the presentation, inspiring lots of double-takes. Further accentuating the method and meaning of shipping—sending a message or story from one place to another—all of Double Vision’s works will be presented on shipping crates.

Art at The Surfcomber Presents Janinne Alter and Pablo Ricatta 12/2-4/10

The Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Coliins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Thursday, December 2 · 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday, December 3 · 6:00pm – 11:00pm
R.S.V.P. monique.pellerin@hilton.com

You are cordially invited to join the artists Janinne Alter and Pablo Ricatti at special showings of their paintings, drawings and prints.

Enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres from Terrazos Restaurant & music by DJ Vidal

Janinne’s work will be available for purchase
www.janinneart.com
www.ricattiart.com

Valet parking available

Pablo Ricatti
“Lions are beautiful, magnanimous creatures. To me, simply put, they represent strength and love. Their majestic peace is something I’ve always related to and gravitated towards. Creating this series was very fun and light, yet it intimately expresses how I feel about those closest to me. There are 11 total pieces in the series. Each piece was inspired by one and/or multiple people in my life and came naturally over the course of about 2 years. They’re all mixed media.. Drawn with pencil on wood and painted with airbrush acrylics, chalks, stains and partially coated with polyurethane.”

Photographs of Hope International Presents Gold For Life 2010 on 11/29/10

Hope International Presents Gold For Life 2010 and hosted By The Jills® & Hope Gainer on Monday, November 29, 2010.  Give a gift of gold to “A Gift For Life” foundation which funds research for pediatric cancer founded by Paula Roldos and “United Aliens Artists” fund which teaches art to underprivileged children around the world founded by Olga Ortiz Mera.

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Toast To The Season at The Mediterranean Mansion 12/8/10

Join Soul Of Miami
& Life Is Art

Toast to the Season

Media, Celebrities And Close To 20 Artists Combine For A Fabulous “Toast To The Season”
December 8, 2010 from 7:00PM-10:00PM
Mediterranean Mansion
1350 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

RSVP to gpineres@creativasgroup.com
Facebook.

The Mediterranean Mansion Opens It Doors
Media, celebrities, influencers and guests will enjoy bites courtesy of Escopazzo Restaurant (included in this year’s New Times as on of the “Top Ten Most Important Miami Restaurants of the Decade”- per Lee Klein and cocktails courtesy of Korbel Champagne, Herradura Tequila, Chambord Vodka and Jack Daniels. Other partners in this event include Miami.com, Next Miami Magazine, Miami Empresarial Magazine, Concept Flowers, InStyle Cupcakes, Cakes by Gaby, Mujer Magazine, Karent Sierra Aesthetic Dentistry, Printhouse USA, Creative Children’s Therapy, Life Is Art, Soul of Miami, and Toraño Cigars.

South Beach is about is to get a bit more exotic as the Mediterranean Mansion is ready to open its doors. Hidden away in the heart of South Beach and nestled amongst the Art Deco buildings that make South Beach famous is this hidden gem that brings a different element to the Magic City. The Mediterranean Mansion is a change of pace to the typical hotels and event spaces found on South Beach during a time when “non-traditional” event spaces have become extremely popular and well sought after. The venue will open its doors during a cocktail party this December 8, 2010 from 7:00PM-10:00PM.

The Mediterranean Mansion is a magnificent work of architecture. Originally constructed in 1931 the mansion was later redesigned by the legendary J Wallace Tutt. Tutt who designed Casa Casuarina (formerly the Versace Mansion) sadly passed away shortly after putting his final touches of genius into the mansion. Tutt was quite proud of his last project which boasts three separate two story buildings that are designed with an ancient Italian-inspired aesthetic, complete with whitewashed stone and Mahogany wood-upholstered trim, offering a total of 8,800 square feet of luxurious living space.

Located at 1350 Collins Avenue, on Miami Beach, one would never know that behind a modest iron gate stood a magnificent piece of art know as the Mediterranean Mansion. As one walks through the unassuming gate you are immediately transported from South Beach to an exotic Villa in Italy. Once greeted by a 2,500 square foot courtyard adorned with palm trees and tropical shrubbery one feels in a state of relaxed bliss. Within the courtyard lies a covered heated swimming which adds another element to the already relaxed and tropical environment. The courtyard lends itself to an amazing array of events including weddings, cocktail events, and corporate functions. For those who are looking for an overnight stay in the heart of South Beach with all the luxury and without all the fuss that goes along with South Beach the mansion features and interior that is sure to fit the bill. The location is now available for those wanting to stay at a luxe location minus the pretentiousness.

The Mediterranean Mansion was designed with comfort and luxury in mind. The three-in-one villa features five independent mansion suites which are worthy of being called a J Wallace Tutt project. The main house includes a master suite, private movie theater/media room which features a 96’ projection screen, open air office, guest bathroom, dining room, and a fully functional European style kitchen which is large enough for multiple chefs. The guest house which comprises two guests suites, both with en-suite bathrooms is perfect for entertaining as the first floor features a billiard room with wet bar. The third building offers two suites with en-suite bathrooms and an 800 square foot wine cellar which is situated in the basement.

The Mediterranean Mansion was successfully designed to be an alternative space in the city of fun and sun. The Mansion offers the sights and sounds of a secluded Villa in an exotic country while being just a few foot steps away from the trendy and white sands of South Beach. The venue invites you to plan your next event or vacation the Mediterranean way. The “Toast to the Season” by invitation only cocktail will feature a ribbon cutting with city officials, series of acclaimed artists including: Yoa Paneque, Gonzalo Penaranda, Jamie Martinez, Joseph Rivera of 305 Photography, Lizzie Easton Photography, Trek Six, Pedro Rodriguez, Jamie Tamburo, Jefreid Lotti and MANO Nogueira, who will show their work in unique style as all areas of the venue will be utilized as a gallery.

Art Basel events at Delano, Mondrian and Shore Club 11/30-12/5/10

Mondrian, 1100 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Delano, 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Shore Club, 1901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Tuesday November 30th , 2010
DELANO • Le Baron 11pm-closing The Florida Room at Delano

MONDRIAN • Semi Automatic presented by Interview Magazine & MoMA Design Store

Wednesday December 1st , 2010
DELANO • Delano and A Milk Gallery Project present “Priests” A Photography Exhibition by Sante D’Orazio- Opening Night Party 9pm-Midnight Water Salon at Delano
• Le Baron hosted by Design Miami 11pm-closing The Florida Room at Delano

MONDRIAN • Semi Automatic presented by Interview Magazine & MoMA Design Store

SHORE CLUB • Primary Flight & UG Strategies Redroom, Skybar and Sandbar Shore Club

Thursday December 2, 2010
DELANO • Delano and A Milk Gallery Project present “Priests” A Photography Exhibition by Sante D’Orazio Water Salon at Delano
• LVMH, Fendi and Interview Magazine’s VIP Dinner 8pm-10pm Solarium at Delano
• MoMA PS1 + Interview Magazine’s Cocktail Party 10pm-1am Water Salon at Delano
• Le Baron featuring Mexico Art Foundation 11pm-closing The Florida Room at Delano

MONDRIAN • Semi Automatic presented by Interview Magazine & MoMA Design Store
• Pool Side Ping Pong Party hosted by Spin Galactic 3pm-6pm Poolside at Mondrian

SHORE CLUB • Onitsuka Tiger Celebrates Year of the Tiger with Steve Aoki, Skeet Steet, Daniel IV (LADYTRON), and FIGO DJs 9pm-11pm Lobby at Shore Club
• Primary Flight & Onitsuka Tiger after party 11pm-3am Skybar at Shore Club

Friday December 3rd , 2010
DELANO • Delano and A Milk Gallery Project present “Priests” A Photography Exhibition by Sante D’Orazio Water Salon at Delano
• ArtReview, Lacoste, Morgans Cocktail Party 8pm-11pm Solarium at Delano
• ASSOULINE, ART GAME SHOW celebrating the launch of Art Game Book with Van Cleef & Arpels, hosted by Peter Tunney 8pm-11pm Water Salon at Delano
• Le Baron featuring NY NY With The Misshapes 11pm-closing The Florida Room at Delano

MONDRIAN • Semi Automatic presented by Interview Magazine & MoMA Design Store
• Dirty Durty Diary and DGI, Music by DJ’s Paul Sevigny and Jesse Marco, Hosted By DDD and DGI management 8pm-11pm Sunset Lounge at Mondrian

SHORE CLUB • Primary Flight & UG Strategies and Mad Decent Redroom, Skybar and Sandbar Shore Club

Saturday December 4th , 2010
DELANO • Delano and A Milk Gallery Project present “Priests” A Photography Exhibition by Sante D’Orazio Water Salon at Delano
• SPiN, MOCA, and Susan Sarandon host Art Star Ping Pong Tournament- a tournament for artists, spinsters and ping pong enthusiasts with the unveiling of a ping pong table by Tom Burr with a rubber table top produced by Nathalie Karg/Cumulus Studios 9pm-12am Water Salon at Delano
• Le Baron featuring Jalouse 11pm-closing The Florida Room at Delano

MONDRIAN • Paper Magazine Brunch hosted by Shepard Fairey Noon – 2pm South Studio at Mondrian
• Rush Philanthropic Eat My Art Brunch with Estelle and Kehinde Wiley Noon – 2pm North Studio at Mondrian
• MoMA Junior Associates and MoMA PS1 Student Body Cocktail 5pm-7pm Poolside at Mondrian
• Poppy de Villeneuve and Sam Talbot preview dinner of Imperial No. 9, Hosted by Art + Culture 7:30pm Poolside at Mondrian
• Giant Step/ Svedka Session with Aloe Blacc and artworks by Alec Monopoly & Alexandra Richards 9pm-1am Delano Lobby
• Semi Automatic presented by Interview Magazine & MoMA

SHORE CLUB • Primary Flight & UG Strategies Redroom, Skybar and Sandbar Shore Club

Sunday December 5th , 2010
DELANO • Le Baron 11pm-closing The Florida Room at Delano

SHORE CLUB • Primary Flight + Sundaze Skybar, Redroom and Pool at Shore Club
• Kehinde Wiley Fish Fry with Sam Talbot – 7pm-Midnight Beach house at Shore Club

Morgans Hotel Group Introduces Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 Line Up At Delano, Shore Club and Mondrian Leading Public and Private Events At Miami Beach’s Most Iconic Hotels MIAMI– Morgans Hotel Group (NASDAQ:MHGC), the company that introduced the world to the boutique hotel, announces its Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 schedule including a series of public and private events highlighting South Beach’s most iconic properties. As an innovative luxury lifestyle brand, Morgans is pleased to be working with world-renowned artists, curators and organizations providing hotel guests and Art Basel patrons with a unique take on this year’s festivities. From Shepard Fairey to Peter Tunney, Le Baron to Primary Flight, there is programming for every taste at Delano, Mondrian, and Shore Club.

In addition to this year’s lineup Delano is introducing several enhancements in time for Art Basel Miami Beach. Delano recently announced the re-conceptualizing of its signature restaurant, now named Blue Door Fish. The new seafood-centric restaurant offers a gorgeous renovated interior and an updated modern seafood-oriented menu. The new Jeffrey Chodorow & Morgans Hotel Group eatery is open nightly at 7pm, with reservations suggested. Delano’s pool, The Water Salon, introduces its renovated Cabanas that will be available for the property’s day guests by reservation only. With these new and exciting features, and a schedule of prestigious events during Art Basel Miami Beach, Delano retains its preeminence as the destination of choice for art world notables, international tastemakers and locals alike. ***Many events have limited media credentials available, RSVP required***

Scoop NYC 12/3/10

December 3
6p-8p
Herzog & de Meuron
Coltorti
1111 Lincoln Road

7-9pm
ESVEDRA
Scoop at The Shore Club

It’s that wonderful time of the year again, here in Miami Beach –- Art Basel Season! We have two not to be missed events on Friday December 3rd.

The first will be held at the famed Herzog & de Meuron
1111 Lincoln Road from 6-8pm at Italy’s latest fashion export, Coltorti, featuring The United Kingdom’s most talked about emerging artist Ms. Helen Marten.

The second exhibit will be housed by Scoop at The Shore Club from 7-9pm featuring utilitarian artist Metis Tarta for The ESVEDRA Design house’s latest line: LOVE.

Both of these events are  by invitation only and will be strictly enforced.

Friday December 3
Coltorti at 1111 Lincoln Road from 6-8pm
RSVP to Coltorti@brprgroup.com

ESVEDRA at The Shore Club’s Scoop from 7-9pm
RSVP to EsVedra@brprgroup.com

For both events, just RSVP to this email address: ArtEvents@brprgroup.com

We look forward to seeing you this Friday night!

The Island 12/3/10

Friday, December 3, 4-8pm
Flagler Memorial Island
In Collaboration with OHWOW
followed by party on the Mondrian’s dock; invitation only.
nomadicdivision.org
OH-WOW.com

Flagler Memorial Island Art Basel Miami 2010
A one-night, site-specific exhibition
Organized by Aaron Bondaroff, Shamim Momin and Al Moran

Participating artists include: Bozidar Brazda, Stefan Bruggemann, Scott Campbell, Brody Condon, Naomi Fisher, Michael Genovese, Luis Gispert, Adler Guerrier, Terence Koh, Kate Levant & Michael E. Smith, Hanna Liden, Justin Lowe, Kori Newkirk, Jack Pierson, Marina Rosenfeld, Rona Yefman and others.

A motorboat will whisk guests from the Mondrian hotel. “We wanted to create this feeling of being stranded on a deserted island that’s in unique contrast to the fanciness and luxuriousness of the fair,” said Shamim Momin, the curator at the Los Angeles Nomadic Division (or LAND), which organized the show with Ohwow, an arts collective.

Red Carter Event More than a Sample Sale 12/7/10

Red Carter Sample Sale & More
Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 7pm-10pm
Red Carter Warehouse
Red Carter Warehouse
1819 West Avenue #6
Miami Beach, FL

www.redcarter.com

Unbelievable!! Red Carter bathing suits (normally $190) are ALL $35!

InSense Miami presents: More than a Sample Sale – it’s a Miami Experience!

Enjoy the hot South Beach sounds while having Sex on the Beach (cocktail), get a (spray) tan or (express) manicure from 7-10 PM. While you’re at it, get a complimentary beach up do or make-up done to look your hottest!

With each purchase, you also score a SWAG BAG with more than $200 of goodies, certificates and gifts!

Find the hottest designs by Red Carter, bathing suit designer who features in Victoria’s Secret, Elle, Vogue, Sports Illustrated and more.

Guys, we have suits, thongs and trunks for you too!

Yes, you can tell your friends

Sponsors include: Panico Spa, IronFlowerFitness, Contempo Spa, Local Alley, Joia Magazine, Sculpt & Glow, Boca Tanning Club, WowBrows

Nikki Beach Miami and Art Basel 12/2-5/10

Nikki Beach Welcomes Art Basel
December 2nd – December 5th, 2010

Nikki Beach, a premier luxury lifestyle entertainment group, is pleased to announce several exciting events planned during Miami’s acclaimed international art festival, Art Basel. In addition to the classic fabulous entertainment guests have come to expect from Nikki Beach, legendary pop artist Steve Kaufman, former assistant to Andy Warhol, will have his stunning art on display December 2nd through the 4th, noted digital artist Laurence Gartel will present his exciting collection of “Art to Wear” on December 3rd in a couture fashion show, and famed international music sensation Edward Maya will perform at an all day beach soiree on December 4th. Rounding out this stellar lineup is the Fashion Experience Tour presented by Fashion TV taking place December 5th, on Nikki Beach’s Amazing Sunday. Please see the detailed event descriptions below for more information or visit www.nikkibeach.com. RSVP and table reservations are strongly recommended.

Icons & Legends- Steve Kaufman, December 2nd, 3rd & 4th at Club O1 5PM-8PM
Global luxury lifestyle entertainment group Nikki Beach is thrilled to announce that the iconic talents of legendary pop artist, Steve Kaufman, former assistant to Andy Warhol, will be shown at Nikki Beach Miami during the international art festival, Art Basel. A much heralded event, with over 100 unique and timeless pop art pieces will be on display in Club 01, the sultry nightclub located upstairs from the beach club. Cost is $20 per person and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and sponsored cocktails. Nikki VIP and Art Basel Miami Beach Card Holders will have complimentary entrance.
RSVP now at reservations.miami@nikkibeach.com to receive 10% off any Kaufman purchase.

Art to Wear- Laurence Gartel, December 3rd at Nikki Beach 8PM-2AM
Dolce presents Art to Wear – Laurence Gartel Couture on Friday, December 3rd from 8PM-2AM. Gartel, considered the “father” of Digital Art Movement for over thirty years, moves his innovative imagery to fashion for a much awaited couture runway show. Additional fashions will be presented by We Love Colors and Only One. A live body painting performance and live portraiture will thrill the crowd. Art Beats will be provided by Chilly and Soul P with a very special appearance by recording artist M’DELA. A Silent Auction will take place to benefit The Worlds Kitchen.
Cost is $20 per person. RSVP now at gartelpr@gmail.com.

“Stereo Love” Beach Party, December 4th at Nikki Beach 12PM-5AM
Edward Maya will be performing at Nikki Beach during Miami’s highly anticipated Art Basel art festival. Maya found global fame with his wildly popular mega-hit, “Stereo Love.” He will perform both an afternoon set at 5:00 PM with a live band featuring the vocal talents of Vika Jiqulina and a late night DJ set at midnight. Guest DJ’s throughout the day include Hugo Bianco, UMA-K, Ariel Baund, Kike Roldan and Lazardi. Guests to Nikki Beach will enjoy an all day beach party extravaganza, complete with pulse pounding beats and stunning sunbathers sipping signature Nikki cocktails. Tickets are available now at www.wanttickets.com. For VIP tables, please e-mail viptables.miami@nikkibeach.com.

Fashion Experience Tour hosted by Fashion TV, December 5th at Nikki Beach beginning at 7PM
Nikki Beach, Cindy Taylor and Fashion TV present the Fashion Experience Tour. Our Amazing Sunday brunch and beach party will be hotter than ever with International Fashion Shows by: Laurencio Adot (Argentina), Hector Terrones (Mexico), Rocio Valencia (Mexico) and Sensual Secrets Lingerie (Argentina). You won’t want to miss a special brunch performance by international guest DJ Amalia and our unique live entertainment art showcase happening at sunset. Stay into the night for the hottest club South of Fifth with Nikki at Night’s latest guest DJ Ivan D.
Reservations are available now to ensure your front-row seat for the excitement. Please visit www.nikkibeach.com or call 305-538-1111 for more information and to make reservations.

About Nikki Beach (www.nikkibeach.com): In 1998, Nikki Beach introduced the world to the ultimate beach club concept bringing dining, fashion, art, music and entertainment together. As quoted by the London Observer as “The Sexiest Place on Earth”, 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 with a seasonal clothing line; a sun care and fragrance line; Marketing and Public Relations Divisions; Global Sponsorships and Special Events; Nikki Beach Music; Nikki Beach Beauty; a VIP 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 twelve cities, in eight different countries with more locations to come in the near future: Miami Beach, Florida, USA; St.Tropez, France; Cannes, France; St. Barth, French West Indies; Marbella, Spain; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; New York City, New York, USA; Marrakech, Morocco; Koh Samui, Thailand; Cabarete, Dominican Republic; Toronto, Canada; and soon Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Guitar Legends Tribute Night 12/2/10

Thursday, December 2, 8:00pm – 1:00am

1020 Lounge (2nd Flr. of the Clevelander)
1020 Ocean Dr.
Miami Beach, FL

The Clevelander Presents: The First Annual Guitar Legend Tribute Night 2010!
Free Raffle Of A New Red Epiphone Les Paul Guitar, courtesy of Guitar Center

Featuring South Florida’s top guitar players, performing the world’s most acclaimed “Guitar Anthems”, covering styles and biggest hits from guitar legends including Carlos Santana, Joe Satriani, B.B. King, and more!

Hosted by Naughty Natalia, Del, Randy Singer, Fernando Perdomo and Camilo Velandia.

Guitarists: Mitch Farber, Dan Warner, jimmy fiano, Lindsey Blair, Aaron Lebos, Jacin Nagao, Alvaro Bermudez, Brev Sullivan, Jimmy Powers. vocalists: Cat Shell, Jordan Brown, michael joe santomaso, and others

Performing the music of
Eric Johnson,Joe Satriani, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Jimmy Page, john Mayer, jeff beck

Mobile Portrait Studio 12/2/10

Mobile Portrait Studio
December 2, 2010, 9:30-11:00 and 2:30-3:30
Wynwood and Miami Beach

Website.

Mobile Portrait Studio
project by Lara Stein Pardo

One day only during Art Basel/Art Fair Week
Thursday, December 2, 2010

Two Sessions, Two Locations
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Wynwood (near the Rubell Collection)
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Miami Beach (near the Convention Center)

Come out and have your portrait taken at the Mobile Portrait Studio. Participants will receive a free print within minutes of sitting for the portrait. The photos will also be preserved digitally and become part of a larger series of photographs documenting Miami and the contemporary art world. This project considers the role of portraiture, photography, performance, and public spaces in relationship to art-making, memory, and historical narratives. Lara Stein Pardo is a visual artist and PhD Candidate in Cultural Anthropology based in Miami.

Garden Café pop-up for Art Basel Miami Beach 12/1-5/10

Garden Café pop-up for Art Basel | Miami Beach
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

On December 1st, Shai Tertner and Yaniv Cohen of Shiraz Events will be launching their latest design, The Garden Café. The Garden Café by Shiraz Events will be located within the beautiful grounds of the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. Shiraz Events staff will operate the pop up garden café with furnishings by Gandia Basco.

The Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, located in the heart of Miami Beach, covers 4.5 acres showcasing beautiful and unique orchids, tropical plants and trees and a Japanese Garden. The pop-up café will offer guests a place to relax and enjoy gourmet delights created by Shiraz events and coffee beverages by Nespresso.

Yaniv Cohen notes, “Shai and I are honored to design and produce the Garden Café in such a peaceful and beautiful place. We are also excited to be so close to two design shows, which attract international crowds.”

About Nespresso: The worldwide pioneer and market leader in highest-quality premium portioned coffee, introduces consumers to the world’s finest Grand Cru coffees. Nespresso coffee experts give utmost importance to every step of the coffee value chain, from sourcing the finest green coffee around the world to the delivery of the perfect cup. Only the top 1% of the world’s green coffee crop meets Nespresso specific taste and aroma profiles as well as its demanding quality standards.

About Gandia Basco: Gandia Blasco outdoor furniture collections are inspired in the philosophy of modern and fresh designs combined with a touch of personality. The company has collaborated with international prestigious designers such as Patricia Urquiola, Palomba & Ludovica or Jean-Marie Massaud becoming a reference in contemporary design. Gandia Blasco has also 20 exclusive showrooms around the world, including New York, Milan, Barcelona and Istanbul.

Shiraz Events’ work in design, production, catering and staffing is known for a distinguished sense of style, savoir fare, and attention to detail. With offices in NYC and Miami, Shiraz brings elegant sexy sensibility and forward thinking style to each event; creating beautiful environments with a unique palate and striking, impeccably presented and trained staff. Shiraz Events has produced high profile events including American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Galas, Belvedere’s Maceration Launches, Harper’s Bazaar 140th Anniversary, opening of the Museum of Sex, The Plaza’s 100th Anniversary, the Piaget Gold Cup Polo Tournament, launch of Manhattan Magazine amongst many others.

For more information on Garden Café by Shiraz Events, please contact
William Lanier, Shiraz Events, 347.847.8048, wlanier@shirazevents.com

The Artbus Peep Show 12/2-4/10

Peep Show Video Screenings and Artist Interventions Aboard The Artbus Curated By Maja Ciric
Miami: 2-4 December 2010

Seats Are Limited. RSVP Required: info@art-bus.com
*Programs Are Subject To Change
More Info.

ITINERARIES
THURSDAY DECEMBER 2
6:30 pm Meet at the entrance of NADA at the Deauville Hotel (6701 Collins Avenue) and board the Artbus
7:00 pm Opening Reception at the Moore Spaceand tour of the exhibition Mover la Roca/Move the Boulder (4040 NE 2nd Avenue)
8:00 pm Party on the plaza of the Miami Art Museum (101 West Flagler Street) (only VIP cardholders)
10:00 pm Return to Miami Beach

FRIDAY DECEMBER 3
10:00 am Meet at the entrance of the Loews Hotel(1601 Collins Avenue)and board the Artbus
10:30 am Brunch at Cisneros Fontanals Foundation(1018 North Miami Avenue) and tour of the exhibition Photography After Form, curated by Tanya Barson and Simon Baker (only VIP Cardholders)
11:00 am Curator-led tour of PULSE Art fair at the Ice Palace (1400 North Miami Avenue)
12:00pm Tour of the de la Cruz Collection(23 NE 41st Street)
12:45 pm Reception at the Moore Space (4040 NE 2nd Avenue) and tour of the exhibition Mover la Roca/Move the Boulder
1:30 pm Return to Miami Beach

SATURDAY DECEMBER 4
3:00 pm Meet at the entrance of PULSE Art fair at the Ice Palace (1400 North Miami Avenue) and board the Artbus
3:30 pm Tour of the de la Cruz Collection(23 NE 41st Street)
4:15 pm Tour of select Wynwood galleries and special exhibitions, including Pierogi Gallery’s SEVEN (2214 North Miami Avenue)
6:00 pm Reception at the Moore Space and tour across the exhibition Mover la Roca/Move the Boulder (4040 NE 2nd Avenue)
7:00 pm Tour ends at PULSE Art fair or at 1400 Artfacts (1400 Biscayne Blvd).
[At 8:00 pm there will be a screening of art 21’s latest film on William Kentridge at the nearby Cisneros Fontanals Foundation(1018 North Miami Avenue)]

Every year, as the first snows hit the Northern Hemisphere, thousands of collectors, critics, and art lovers flock to Miami for their winter rendez-vous near the Caribbean. With over 20 art fairs and hundreds of openings, parties and special events taking place simultaneously across the city, it is often an overwhelming experience for those with ambitious agendas. For the first time, this year, the Artbus will be in town shuttling art lovers and collectors comfortably to their destinations aboard a 20 passenger limo tuned up by artist collective DETEXT.

Making the most of their time, inside the vehicle, Artbus passengers will also be able to view Peep Show, as election of videos by internationally acclaimed artists such as Greta Alfaro, Regina José Galindo, Marina Markovic, Maria Petschnig and Ivana Smiljanic (curated by Maja Ciric)

Small Wonderz (Art) Salon at Verge Art Fair Opening Reception 12/4/10

For Miami Art Week Artformz Presents
“Small Wonderz (Art) Salon” at VERGE Art Fair
Small Format Work by 40 Prominent Miami Artists

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club in Miami Beach
Saturday Dec. 4 & Sunday Dec. 5, 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, Dec. 4th 7-9pm Sponsored by Bombay Sapphire.
1732 Collins Avenue • Miami Beach, FL

The temperature of Miami is heating up once again as Artformz prepares the 2nd edition of its renowned survey of outstanding local artists small format work. The special event curated by Artformz and hosted at Verge Art Fair will feature Miami artists Paul Aho, Jacquenette Arnette, Rosario Bond, Duane Brant, Pip Brant, Randy Burman, Rolando Dal Pezzo, Dinorah de Jesus Rodriguez, Natasha Duwin, Priscilla Ferguson, Luis Garcia-Nerey, Donna Haynes, Sibel Kocabasi, Jacek Kolasinski, Dina Knapp, Mary Larsen, Jules Lusson, Alicia Mesa, Luisa Mesa, Maritza Molina, Venessa Monokian, Hugo Moro, Charo Oquet, Kerry Phillips, Rossella Ramanzini, Brian Reedy, David Rohn, Gustavo Roman, Lydia Rubio, Sara Rytteke, Claudia Scalise, Gretchen Scharnagl, Alette Simmons-Jimenez, Maxine Spector, Nina Surel, Chu Teppa, Paloma Teppa, Jackie Tufford, Jovan Karlo Villalba, Tom Virgin, Juan Carlos Zaldivar

Opening Preview: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Artformz at Verge Hours: Saturday, 4 December: Noon to 8 pm; Sunday, 5 December: Noon to 6 pm
www.artformz.net
www.vergeartfair.com/miami.html

Swimwear Association of Florida Announces Launch of Lingerie Show at SwimShow 2011 7/16-19/11

Swimwear Association Of Florida Announces
Launch Of Lingerie Show At Swimshow
July 16 – 19, 2011
Miami Beach Convention Center

SwimShow, the largest and most comprehensive swimwear show in the world, is excited to announce the inaugural launch of the Lingerie Show to premiere at the annual trade show in July 2011. Already recognized as the worldwide leader in swimwear exhibitions, Swimwear Association of Florida (SAF) is expanding its reach into the synergetic market of lingerie in response to the needs of its buyers and vendors.

“Due to the shifts in the global economy and the ever-changing structure of our industry, SAF believed that we needed to evolve our show based on the needs of our members,” said SwimShow organizer Judy Stein. “Our number one priority is to ensure a beneficial, productive and enjoyable experience for all our attendees. By adding Lingerie to our show mix we are in effect saving our retailers time and money and giving them the opportunity to source more product.” The addition of the Lingerie Show will allow retail buyers to get their first and all-encompassing look at what the most established designers and new up-and-coming talent are presenting for both swimwear and lingerie in one location.

SwimShow is the premier resource for buyers from all swimwear categories, and caters to designer boutiques, resort shops, specialty stores, surf shops, department stores, mass merchants and more. Every year, brands are juried to ensure that only the finest swimwear is presented and the top brands from around the world are featured. This high standard of exhibition will also be in place for the Lingerie Show. SAF will continue to guarantee that only the best quality brands and most creative new companies are offered space to showcase their new collections.

Lingerie Show debuts during the four action-packed days of SwimShow 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center from July 16 – 19, 2011.

For more information please contact Cece Feinberg at cece@feinbergpr.com or 305.532.3467

Cernuda Arte at Art Basel Miami Beach 12/2-5/10

Cernuda Arte at Art Basel Miami Beach
12/2/10 – 12/5/10, 12 noon – 8 p.m.
Art Basel Miami Beach
Miami Beach Convention Center
www.cernudaarte.com

Cernuda Arte at Art Basel Miami Beach

It is with great pleasure that we announce our forthcoming participation
– for the first time – in one of the most prestigious international art fairs
Art Basel Miami Beach December 2-5, 2010
at the Miami Beach Convention Center, BOOTH H2.

Cernuda Arte will feature a sterling show of “Twentieth Century Cuban Modernists” (from the 1920s through the 1960s), including works by, Wifredo Lam, Víctor Manuel, Amelia Peláez, Eduardo Abela, Mario Carreño, Carlos Enríquez, Fidelio Ponce de León, Mariano Rodríguez, René Portocarrero, Cundo Bermúdez, among others.

The new edition of our annual publication, Important Cuban Artworks, volume nine, a 132-page-full-color catalog – documenting over 200 works – will be presented during the fair.

Show Dates and Hours: Thursday, December 2 to Sunday, December 5, 2010:
Daily from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday until 6 p.m.

For further information: Cernuda Arte 305-461-1050 / cernudaarte@msn.com

The Grand Luxury Tour at Nikki Beach New Year’s Eve 12/31/10

The Grand Luxury Tour at Nikki Beach
A global rendez-vous for the elite on New Year’s eve 2011
Nikki Beach reclaims its title as South Beach’s jet set hotspot with a blowout New Years Eve soiree.

On December 31 2010, Nikki Beach Miami invites you to come aboard The Grand Luxury Tour, South Beach most glamorous New Year’s eve soirée. Prepare for a global event as the Orient Express-themed evening transports guests to all the exotic locations of Nikki Beach, celebrating famed venues such as St. Tropez, Marbella, Koh Samui, St. Barths, Cabarete and Marrakech. This exquisite affair will feature mouth-watering haute cuisine designed uniquely by Chef Gerry Gnassi, thrilling live entertainment including a private fireworks display and a New York-style ball drop at midnight in Miami.

Taking a page from, as Vanity Fair states, “the train against which all other luxury trains are measured,” Nikki Beach will be the destination against which all others in Miami will be compared to after this amazing event. Elevating the signature Nikki Style to the ultimate in jet-set elegance, guests should wear their finest fashions and expect to be dazzled. Draped in beautiful decorations, The Grand Luxury Tour at Nikki Beach will evoke an air of romance and adventure, designed to thrill and enchant throughout the evening’s journey. All Nikki Beach destinations will be celebrated as the Orient Express moves along, and as midnight strikes in all the international time zones.

Guests will have several choices of how they want to celebrate, from different levels of VIP bottle service to a gastronomic delight starring such stellar dishes as sugar cane foie gras, heart of palm and asparagus salad, miso marinated sea bass, duck confit and center cut filets. Make sure to save room for the dessert course and savor the tantalizing chocolate tasting offered only on this ultimate night of celebration. Stay tuned to find out more information about the various packages that will be available.

In true Nikki style, the evening will feature a fabulous program with outrageous live performances, throbbing beats spun by the best international DJ’s, delicious signature Nikki Beach cocktails and the sexiest jet-set crowd. The Orient Express is a work of art and a true Art Deco icon, and The Grand Luxury Tour at Nikki Beach will dazzle the senses and transport guests during this chic, not be missed amazing event.

The Grand Luxury Tour at Nikki Beach will begin at 8:00 pm and continue until 5:00 am. For more information please visit www.nikkibeach.com or call 305-538-1111.

Stay tuned for details on Destination Nikki Beach’s VIP exclusives, DJ lineup and special guests. Visit www.nikkibeach.com today where tickets are available at a special discounted rate of $50 until December 15. After the mid-month mark, tickets will be offered at the standard price of $75 for general admission.

About Nikki Beach (www.nikkibeach.com)
In 1998, Nikki Beach introduced the world to the ultimate beach club concept bringing dining, fashion, art, music and entertainment together. As quoted by the London Observer as “The Sexiest Place on Earth”, 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 with a seasonal clothing line; a sun care and fragrance line; Marketing and Public Relations Divisions; Global Sponsorships and Special Events; Nikki Beach Music; Nikki Beach Beauty; a VIP 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 twelve cities, in eight different countries with more locations to come in the near future: Miami Beach, Florida, USA; St.Tropez, France; Cannes, France; St. Barth, French West Indies; Marbella, Spain; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; New York City, New York, USA; Marrakech, Morocco; Koh Samui, Thailand; Cabarete, Dominican Republic; Toronto, Canada; and soon Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. For more information on Nikki Beach locations, please visit www.nikkibeach.com.
For more information on Nikki Beach, please visit www.nikkibeach.com.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Six Son 11/27/10

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Six Son
Saturday, November 27, at 9 PM.
The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach.

Six Son features a fusion of the fundamental roots and rhythmic variations of timba and jazz. Members of the band have worked with Celia Cruz, Albita Rodriguez, Oscar D’Leon, Rocio Jurado and more. For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

ECOMB Opens a One-Stop Shop Recycling Drop-Off Station

ECOMB Opens A One-Stop Shop Recycling Drop-Off Station For Electronic Waste, Batteries, Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs and all other recyclables.
Miami Beach Center for the Environment
210 Second Street and Collins Court (alley between Washington & Collins Ave.)
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

· General Recyclables = Single Stream (glass, plastic, metal, paper, etc): 24 Hours A Day
· Electronics, Batteries, CFLs: from 10 am to 5 pm, but call us first to make arrangements.

ECOMB HAS JUST MADE IT A LOT EASIER FOR EVERYONE TO RECYCLE!

The Environmental Coalition of Miami & the Beaches, ECOMB, in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, eTronic eWaste (www.etronicewaste.com), EcoBatt (www.ecobatt.net) and Smart At Bulbs (www.smartatbulbs.com) is pleased to announce the opening of Miami-Dade County’s first One-Stop Shop Recycling Drop-Off Station for all types of electronic waste, batteries and compact fluorescent light bulbs at its new Miami Beach Center for the Environment.

The Center will also accept all other types of Single Stream Recyclables – glass, plastic, metal, paper, cardboard, magazines, junk mail, phone books, etc – for those businesses and residents that do not have a recycling program, thanks to an agreement established between the City of Miami Beach and our local waste haulers: Choice Recycling, General Hauling, Waste Management and WSI.

With ECOMB in the “hood”, its now easy to be part of the green movement. All you have to do is call ECOMB’s office or stop by to visit us.

Why: Because the average American throws out seven and a half pounds of trash each day! And it all end up at the landfills, where it just sits, compacted, buried, taking up space … forever. Recycling is important because it helps keep our resources plentful, not only for us but for our future generations: our children, grandchildren, and so on …

ECOMB is dedicated to the promotion of environmental sustainability and the preservation of our community’s ecology. We are a 501 (c) (3) founded in 1994.
Educating People. Engaging our Community. Effecting Environmental Change.

Photographs of Soul of Miami and Life is Art presented Art and Soul at Van Dyke Cafe Upstairs on 11/23/10

Soul of Miami and Life is Art presented Art and Soul featuring music by Cat Shell and art by Greg Pitts at Van Dyke Cafe Upstair on Wednesday, November 23, 2010. We had a great crowd, Cat was amazing (as usually) and some wonderful art from Greg.  Thanks everyone who came out the night before Thanksgiving and sharing the evening with us.

Cat Shell is a singer/songwriter residing in Miami Beach. Since 2007, Cat has been playing throughout South Florida and performs regularly at the area’s top venues, including The Van Dyke Cafe, B Bar at The Betsy, The Florida Room in Miami Beach and many more. Growing up with a family in radio and musical theater, Cat was introduced to a wide variety of music at a very young age.

Gregg Pitts born to a single parent family, Greg Pitt started out life at a disadvantage. Growing up without a father figure made life less than ideal. He did not meet his father until the age of 12. As a young teen, he exhibited artistic capabilities, however the lack of understanding and from his family lead to discouragement. He continued to strive to express himself artistically.  Despite a difficult start in life, he continued to express his artistic side.  Greg Pitts abstract artwork has been compared to that of abstract impressionist artist Jackson Pollock. He was the featured artist of the month for February 2009 with Elements of Art and has been exhibited at Etra Fine Art Gallery and Ornare both in Miami, FL.

Annette Recommonds the Key Lime Pie at Van Dyke Cafe

I know this is a very specific recommended but Van Dyke Cafe Key Lime pie is that good.    Van Dyke’s Key Lime pie is the best I have tasted, I know I have not tasted all of the Key Lime Pie (I believe I have a new mission in life).  The pie has just the right amount of tartness (has more bite to than most) and the graham cracker crust is just perfect, melts in your mouth.  So if you have not tried their Key Lime Pie it is worth a trip to Van Dyke’s on Lincoln Road to try it.  Hope to see you there and share a piece of Key Lime Pie.

Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-3600
www.thevandykecafe.com

Bollywood Night on the Beach 12/10/10

“Bollywood Night” on the Beach
Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, 10 pm
Kitchen 305
Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
16701 Collins Ave. in Sunny Isles Beach
Facebook evite.

We are having the largest “Bollywood Night” in S. Fla Friday night, Dec. 10th from 10-1am at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort 16701 Collins Ave. in Sunny Isles Beach!!!

We will have the Top Bollywood DJ in S. Fla, a Fire Dancer, a Bollywood Dance Performance, Belly Dancer, Henna, specially created Bollywood Bar Drinks and Appetizers and Bollywood movies showing up on the walls.

Rockstar Rewards Football at Clevelander 11/25-29/10

Are you ready for some football?
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
clevelander.com
With your Rockstar Rewards card, enjoy $10 pitchers of Budweiser & Bud Light, $5 Jack Daniels and $0.50 Buffalo Wings during every live game.
Thursday 11/25
N England @ Detroit (12:30p)
N Orleans @ Dallas (4:15p)
Cincinnati @ NY Jets (8:20p)
Sunday 11/28
Green Bay @ Atlanta (1p)
Pittsburgh @ Buffalo (1p)
Philadelphia @ Chicago (1p)
Carolina @ Cleveland (1p)
Minnesota @ Washington (1p)
Tampa Bay @ Baltimore (1p)
Tennessee @ Houston (1p)
Jacksonville @ NY Giants (1p)
Kansas City @ Seattle (4:05p)
Miami @ Oakland (4:05p) *** Rockstar Rewards Members receive a free Basket of Fries and a raffle for a complimentary stay at the Clevelander with $100 Cleve Ca$h***
St. Louis @ Denver (4:15p)
San Diego @ Indianapolis (8:20p)
Monday 11/29
San Francisco @ Arizona (8:30p)

Watch The Miami Heat Games At The Clevelander 11/24-29/10

Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
clevelander.com
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 11/24
Miami @ Orlando (7:30p)
Friday 11/26
Philadelphia @ Heat (7:30p)
Saturday 11/27
Heat @ Dallas (8:30p)
Monday 11/29
Washington @ Heat (7:30p)

Tapas y Tintos to Giveaway 350 Turkeys to South Florida Families Wednesday 11/24/10

City of Miami Beach, MBCDC and Tapas y Tintos to Giveaway 350 Turkeys to Families on Wednesday, November 24 at Tapas y Tintos on Española Way in Miami Beach

While many South Florida families have already begun preparing for their Thanksgiving dinner, many families facing economic hardship have yet to buy their turkey for this special occasion. The City of Miami Beach, Miami Beach Community Development Corporation (MBCDC) and Tapas y Tintos on Española Way will be holding a turkey day giveaway on Wednesday, November 24th just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tapas, Tintos y Turkeys / Turkey Day Giveaway
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 – 2PM
Tapas y Tintos
448 Española Way
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook page.

“I’m very pleased to participate in this wonderful event. The hard-working families from our schools and our affordable housing programs are a vital part of our community and this is a great way to say thank you to them,” said Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera-Bower who will be in attendance at the event.

Equally excited about this generous endeavor are Nicolas Justo and Fernando Jimenez, owners of long-time Miami Beach favorite, Tapas y Tintos. “It’s our way of thanking the Miami Beach community for their patronage throughout the year. It’s an important holiday for us and the best way for us to express our gratitude is with generosity.”

The free turkeys will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Families are encouraged to arrive early to this event.

Tapas y Tintos is an award winning Spanish restaurant specializing in traditional Spanish “tapas” or small plates with almost a decade serving South Florida. Rated by Zagat as Excellent in 2009. Tapas y Tintos takes pride in its fresh ingredients complimented by excellent wine pairings. More information at www.tapasytintos.com.

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CANDO Arts Co-op presents WET 12/1-5/10

CANDO Arts Co-op presents WET
ANDO Arts Co-op
309 23rd Street, Miami Beach, FL
(one block west of Collins Ave.)
hours during Art Basel: Thursday through Saturday 12-10pm; Sun 12-8pm

Opening Reception on December 1st from 7pm until 11 pm, sponsored by Mattebella Vineyards and Vita Restaurant and Lounge

An exhibition, which is comprised of 18 South Florida artists that work in sculpture, photography, painting and video. Art submissions were juried by Diane Camber who was the Executive Director/Chief Curator for 26 years at the Bass Museum where she organized more than 150 exhibits.


Artists on Display: Ivan Albreht, Grant Bloodgood, Alissa Christine, Sid Daniels, Augusto Esquivel, Julio Green, Pascale Guinet, Jay Hirschfeld, Miguel Hine, Mary Kilbreath, B Lahr, Lucinda Linderman, Gustavo Lombo, Carsten Meier, Janet M Mueller, Annfaye Poole, Sri Prabha, Paul Saint Laurent, Bill Spring, Paula Turk, Amanda Serrano, Kim Yantis, David Zalben

ATTACHMENTS
Alissa Christine, photo
Julio Green, oil on wood

Ur In or Ur Out 12/2/10

Ur In or Ur Out
Dec. 2, 2010, 6 pm
Snip Salon
456 Arthur Godfrey Road
Miami Bach FL 33140

Stink .. stank ..stunk … but not at Miami’s only homey porta-potty, an interactive art installation where photographer Selina Roman transforms the porta potty into a piece of art! The installation is a play off Roman’s series on portable toilets: “What Doesn’t Serve Us Leaves Us.” The installation also becomes performance art as participants interact with the actors and the set. This year’s theme is old Italy so come in your retro best!

Either Ur In or Ur Out!

Appetizers provided by The Forge, wine by Miami International Wine Fair and chocolate by Shakolad.

Art Basel Miami Beach and Creative Time present Oceanfront Nights 12/1-4/10

Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 Oceanfront Nights:
Presented by Art Basel Miami Beach and Creative Time
Dec 1 – 4, 2010, 6pm to midnight
The Oceanfront at Collins Park
between 21st and 22nd Streets
free and open to the public
refreshments provided by the Oceanfront bar and a selection of local food trucks.
www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/oceanfront
www.creativetime.org

Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010 DETROIT
In partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
6pm Happy hour with music from Detroit
7pm Dance performance by Biba Bell and Jmy Leary, ‘Oneness: Making it with Love’
8pm Screening of the ‘Lost Landscapes of Detroit,’ compiled by the Prelinger Archive followed by a discussion with Luis Croquer, Meredith Johnson, and artists from the Detroit program
9pm Live DJ set with DJ R E L A X E R (Macho City/Disco Secret) and Dj Dez-Andres (Slum Village)
10pm Art Loves Music, concert on the beach, featuring Canada’s Metric
11pm ‘Enter the Darkness’ with ‘Danjee Flesh Nation’: Jennifer Price, Jimbo Easter, Brett Lee Pickins,
Ami Seal, and Noah Eikoff (music performance)

Thursday, Dec 2, 2010 MEXICO CITY
In partnership with Museo Tamayo
6pm Happy hour with music from Mexico City
7pm Discussion with Sofia Hernández Chong Cuy and Patrick Charpenel on the Mexico City Cultural Scene
7.30pm Presentations by Pase Usted, with Pedro Reyes, Claudia Fernández, Raúl Cárdenas/Torolab, Mariana Muguía/OPA, Jorge Méndez Blake
8pm ‘Visits’ video series: Carlos Amorales
8.30pm ‘Volume’: Live concert by El Resplandor
9.15pm ‘Visits’ video series: Tania Pérez Cordoba and Abraham Cruzvillegas
9.30pm ‘Volume’: Live concert by Pellejos
10.15pm ‘Visits’ video series: Melanie Smith
10.30pm Live DJ set by Torolab’s Raúl Cárdenas

Friday, Dec 3, 2010 BERLIN
In partnership with 032c
6pm Happy hour with music from Berlin
7pm Isa Melsheimer and Arno Brandlhuber, ‘Concrete Society,’ lecture on ideological clash, architectural destruction and brutiful objects
8pm Aids-3d, presented by PROGRAM (Berlin)
‘舞88: Mixed Reality,’ performance with multimedia motion-tracking and video
9pm 80*81 (Georg Diez / Christopher Roth), screening, reading, performance
10pm Live DJ set with Broken Hearts Club

Saturday, Dec 4, 2010 GLASGOW
In partnership with Tramway
6pm Happy Hour with Torsten Laushmann, screening of ‘Digital Clock (Growing Zeroes),’ 2010
7pm Video screenings: Corin Sworn, ‘After School Special’, 2009 and Torsten Laushmann, ‘Skipping over Damaged Areas,’ 2010, commissioned by LUX
7.30pm Stephen Sutcliffe, performance
8pm ‘Beethovens Fifth Symphony (X8) in C minor: Op 67 (after Stefan Wolpe, originally performed circa 1920/21.),’ performance by Raydale Dower
8.30pm ‘A Grammar for Listening (part 2),’ 2010, a video by Luke Fowler and Erica La Casa
9pm ‘Hallo Welcome To Keith Street,’ 2010, a performance by Sue Tompkins
9.30pm ‘Improvising around songs on a customized guitar,’ a performance by Rob Churm
10pm ‘The End is a Tumultuous noise,’ 2010, a performance by Cara Tolmie
10.30pm Martin Creed and his band
11.15pm Pro Vinylist Karim (PVK) DJ Set

This year, Art Basel Miami Beach hosts a nightly program at the Oceanfront, organized by Creative Time, sited in an environment designed by Phu Hoang Office and Rachely Rotem Studio. The pavilion uses two types of rope – reflective and phosphorescent – to create a diverse and interactive environment of open-air structures that sway and glow in the night.

The 2010 Oceanfront Nights program features four cities at the forefront of today’s artistic experimentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration: Detroit, Mexico City, Berlin, and Glasgow. From December 1 to December 4, each night will spotlight one city with film, music, video, performance and more. Art Basel Miami Beach and Creative Time invited four organizations to partner on creating the program – the Museum of Contemporary Art in Detroit, Museo Tamayo in Mexico City, 032c in Berlin, and Tramway in Glasgow.

The Jills and Hope Gainer Present Gold For Life 2010 11/29/10

Hope International Presents
Gold For Life 2010
Hosted By The Jills® & Hope Gainer
94 Palm Island, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Monday, November 29, 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Donation: Real Gold Item (10 Carat Minimum) Of $100 Value Or Greater Or Minimum Donation Of $100 Per Pair Or $75.00 Per Person Payable To “A Gift For Life”

RSVP Mandatory · www.agiftforlife.us/events Or paula@paularoldos.com
Name, Email, Phone & Company Required For Confrmation · Specify If Donating Gold Piece Or Cash Donation · No One Will Be Admitted Without A Donation · Non-Transferable
Space Limited To Frst 300 Rsvps · Parking Restricted On Palm Island · Taxi Recommended

A golden evening celebration flled with unique gold art & lifestyle installations.

Give a gift of gold to “A Gift For Life” foundation which funds research for pediatric
cancer founded by Paula Roldos and “United Aliens Artists” fund which teaches art to
underprivileged children around the world founded by Olga Ortiz Mera.

Artists
Alejandro Mendoza · Anastasia The Great · Dante · Fareen Butt · Gabriel Martinez · Janick Delannoy · Jeannette Romeu · Jorge Fernandez · Lisa Botto Lee · Luis Valle · Maria Lankina · Mary Aline Macdonald · Nik Angel · Paula Roldos · Piet Van · Raul Antonio Remirez · Rita Alvarez · Sar Princess Sylviane D’isangel Of Tanna · Tomas Loewy · Yoko Grandsange

Designers
Roberto Devillacis, Haute Couture For The Arts, Carmen Ballering, Latex Couture

Music
Galaxy Girl, Global Dj & Recording Artist, Alto Reed Of Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band

Gold Supporters
The Jills® Of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate · Plate Usa · Triangle Entertainment · Velocity Jets · Padron Cigars · Sephora

Libations
Martini & Rossi Prosecco · 42 Below Vodka · Fiji Water · Café Pilon

Cuisine
Passion Of Life Gourmet · Alta Mare · Kone Miami · Syltbar · Couture Confections

Dress Code: Gold Attire
Produced & Curated By: Hope International

A Gift for Life (www.agiftforlife.us) is a non profit organization whose purpose is to save lives and give hope to humanity by supporting efforts of medical professionals who find cures for disease.

A Gift for Art believes medicine is a bridge for peace. It was founded by Paula Roldos when her young daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia and was cured at age 5. Paula started painting, creating “gifts for life” with proceeds from sales going to medical research. The organization is based in the U.S.A. where a group of medical professionals and art personalities participate in a board of trustees to materialize her vision. It is the intent to fund the research and medical training proposals presented by specialized cancer research centers around the world though 5 star fundraiser events. They support the efforts of the following institutions: Miami Children’s Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, University of Miami School of Medicine, Hadassah Hospital, International center for Cell Therapy & Cancer Immunotherapy , DKMS America and l’Archet CHU in Nice and others to come.

United Aliens Artists Foundation (www.UnitedAliensArtistsFoundation.org) is a non profit organization founded in 1998, based in Miami with a mission to alleviate the affects of poverty on children around the world by fulfilling their basic needs, education and souls via art, ecology and culture, with the philosophy that permanent learning enables them to be part of the community and integrate into society.

United Aliens Artists Foundation partners with local communities around the world with the ultimate goal of giving the children the tools they need to become productive members of their societies and the world at large with participation in the arts being a focal point. The foundation thinks globally and acts locally. They have programs initiated in 7 countries currently including USA, Brazil, Columbia, Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay and India. It is through culture that they cross boundaries among countries, ethnic groups, social classes and religions teaching the arts to children.

Hot Commodities at Catalina Hotel 12/3/10

Hot Commodities
December 3, 2010, 8pm
Catalina Hotel
1756 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.theoedmonds.com

Hot Commodities is an Official Verge Art Fair EvENT

Event Schedule:
8pm – 8:30pm / Performance Art/Theatre ~ “Hustler’s Paradise” by Theo Edmonds

8:30pm -11pm/ “Hot Commodities” Group Show ~ Installations, Paintings, Photography, Video and Drawings

Featured Visual Artists:
Theo Edmonds, Show Co-Organizer (Lexington, Kentucky)
Melissa Starke, Show Co-Organizer (NYC)
John Kissee (Miami, Florida)
Cynthia Shelley (Miami, Florida)
Fred Love (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
Pep Escoda (Tarragona, Spain)
Marcin Wlodarczyk (NYC)
Pansum Cheng (NYC)

Participating Organizations:
Fashion Institute of Technology / Fine Arts Department (NYC) www.fitnyc.edu/2267.asp
South Florida Circus Arts School (Miami, Florida) www.sfcas.com
Verge Art Fair www.vergeartfair.com
Catalina Hotel & Beach Club www.catalinasouthbeach.com

EcoArtFashion Week 11/30-12/5/10

EcoArtFashion week
Tues Nov 30 to Sunday Dec 5, 12:00 pm to 2:00 am
Albion South Beach Hotel
1650 James Ave. (at Lincoln Road) Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.ecoartfashionweek.com

Features fashion shows, exhibition, panel discussion, music and food; Nov. 30 (preview) and Dec.1-4 (main event); free admission unless otherwise indicated.

Schedule:
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6-8 p.m., $50
reservations required. events@ecoartfashionweek.com.
VIP Preview: Includes open bar, exhibit preview and organic food-tasting. Part of the proceeds benefits the Fashion Group International, a global, non-profit organization promoting fashion-related educational programs through scholarships

Wednesday, Dec. 1.
Exhibition Opening: Features eco-designs by various artists and fashion designers, including Luis Valenzuela, fashion designer, Sharon Lombard, visual artist, and photographer Jorge Parra.

Thursday, Dec. 2., 10 a.m.-noon
“When Does Fashion Become Art and Art Fashion:” Panel discussion includes Bernice Steinbaum, art dealer and owner of Bernice Steinbaum Galley in Miami, Charlene Parsons, professor at Miami International University of Art and Design, Rosemary Pringle, chair woman of the fashion design department of Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH) in Miami, Madeleine Kirsh, stylist and owner of C Madeleine’s, and Luis Valenzuela, fashion designer and EcoArtFashion week creator.

Thursday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m.-midnight
“Wrap yourself in Art:” Runway Fashion shows by Luis Valenzuela.

Friday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Fashion show by students of DASH

Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
“Where Does Food Come From:” Chef Hani Khouri of Hani’s Organics in Miami creates awareness among kids 6-15 how food grows and where food comes from,

Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 p.m.
C Madeleine’s Runway Show: Includes a fashion show and performance by Natasha Tsakos, motion and visual artist in Geneva, Switzerland.

Pocket of Lollipops Art Basel Events 12/2-3/10

Dec 2, 2010 Verge Art Fair The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club,1732 Collins Avenue. 8PM (during Art Basel)

Dec 3, 2010. PooL Art Fair,1433 Collins Ave. Miami Beach 6pm. Vernissage. (during Art Basel)

Look for us durning Art Basel week or any of our other December events.

“Visual art and indie musical performance group Pocket of Lollipops brings together the talents of husband and wife team Tony and Maite. Their musical genre as sophisticated punk rock; their sound is noisy but organized, thoughtful and melodic.”

Additional December Shows:

Dec 11, 2010 Awarehouse. Pretty Please CD Release. 550 NW 29th Street 8 pm

Dec 18, 2010 Night of the Weirds @ the Lab-
818 West University Ave Gainesville, FL, 323411 .10 pm

Dec 29, 2010 Mausoleum- 671 Washington AVe. 33139.10 pm

South Florida International Auto Show attracts many auto lovers worldwide By Betty Alvarez

The 40th anniversary South Florida International Auto Show ended its 10-day run on Sunday with attendance up over last year, a positive sign that local dealers believe may reflect a rise in consumer interest in new cars. This is true as I witnessed many car lovers at the auto show this year.

“We’ve had a couple of bad years in this economy,” said Rick Baker, president of the South Florida Automobile Dealers Association. “But this year, attendance was up about seven percent over 2009. Both weekends were fairly strong and visitor interest seemed high. We hope that will translate into better car sales going forward.” The event typically is the first major U.S. auto show of the season, filling the Miami Beach Convention Center with hundreds of new models.

New this year was Green Way, a special exhibit that gathered hybrid, electric and other models that sip fuel, or use none at all. It included a production version of the Volt, Chevrolet’s new extended range electric sedan, Nissan’s new all-electric LEAF and Honda’s new CR-Z Hybrid. Volvo used the show for the North American introduction of its 2012 S60 R-Design. Other new models included Nissan’s Juke and Suzuki’s Kizashi sports sedan. The South Florida show, one of America’s oldest and largest, also featured the latest crossovers, SUV’s and pickups.

During opening day press events on November 5, Ford showed off its all-electric Focus prototype and Lincoln’s MKZ Hybrid, then reviewed new technology in charging stations. Jeep’s all new Grand Cherokee has an upgraded interior, a new suspension designed with Mercedes-Benz and it boasts a 5-star crash rating. Reporters learned that sales are up 61 percent at Maserati, and 20 percent at Ferrari, from executives of the Italian marques who shared details of Maserati’s new 4-seat gran turismo convertible and Ferrari’s new 458 Italia. Nissan demonstrated the charging port, solar panel and other features of its 100 percent electric LEAF (Leading Environmentally Affordable Family) model. Toyota shared details of its new plug-in hybrid Prius in a special one-day-only event for media. Press day included events by Saab, Acura and Hyundai, which has new hybrid and turbo-charged versions of its popular Sonata sedan.

“There were new vehicles here that pave the way to the future,” said Baker, “and visitors got to see them up close, all under one roof.” Another new exhibit at the 40th Anniversary South Florida show was Miami Street Rides, a collection of chopped, tuned and painted custom cars in the spirit of 1960’s California designers. Numerous manufacturers participated in Ride & amp; Drive events that put attendees behind the wheel for a spin around the streets of Miami Beach. There were also classic autos that appears in the popular 80s show “Ghostbusters” and “Back to the Future”

Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi of America, was in Miami to speak to journalists gathered for the annual award luncheon presented by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). The group chose the Chevrolet Volt as its “Star of the Show,” Nissan’s LEAF as its “Best Green Technology Vehicle” and Jeep’s “Lower Forty” as its Best Concept Vehicle.

The South Florida International Show is produced by the South Florida Automobile Dealers Association, a four-county group of 190 new car dealers from The Keys to the Palm Beaches.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Restless Knights Beach Bash 11/21/10

Restless Knights Beach Bash
Sunday, November 21
1:00—4:30 p.m.
Newport Beach Resort
16701 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles

Celebrate Sunday with a Beach Bash at the Newport Beach Resort: chill by the pool, bring your kids and Rock to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doobie Brothers, Boston & more!

Art Walks the Runway At The Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery 12/1-5/10

Art Walks the Runway
Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery
Midtown Miami
Wednesday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Dec. 5, 11am-Midnight

Meet the Artists VIP Reception, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 5-7pm
followed by the Art Miami After Party in Midtown
for more information: MyPublicist@hotmail.com
www.ArtBaselMiami2010.com

The Michael Perez 2010 Dream Series
Daniel Azoulay, Photography
Guest Artist, Debbie Lee Mostel

Saturday, December 4, 3-11pm
At Dolce Ultra Lounge
1501 Ocean Drive, Southbeach

The team at The Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery is at it again! ART BASEL 2010 brings with it a huge burst of energy in Midtown Miami, with the Scope and Art Miami tents a stone’s throw away from our front doors, the buzz has been growing each day as the most anticipated Art event in the United States [that we plan all year long for] rapidly approaches.

Always pushing the envelope, the gallery team is bringing a new twist to Art marketing, setting a precedence for events to follow in coming years with integrity, branding, support, teamwork, style and economic endurance through a series of truly innovative events this year: Fashion Gallery© and Art Walks the Runway©

“Art Walks the Runway” during Art Basel Miami 2010 at the exclusive Dolce Ultra lounge at 1501 Ocean Drive. Come see artist and designers exhibit and display the hottest trends in Art & Fashion. Saturday, December 4, 2010 From 3pm-7pm come and enjoy a behind the scenes trade show with designers and artists from the show and trunk sale prices. Dinner packages available from 7-10pm reserve a table for the show and enjoy a bottle of wine and and choice of cheese or sushi platters. You don’t want to miss this show!

Fashion Gallery©
The Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery team has brought in Fashion Designers Expo Florida, the best up-and-coming full scale fashion show production company in Florida for Art Basel Events in Midtown and even for a day on South Beach. We are working to brand each company and to raise the standard for emerging talent as we prepare them for representation in highly competitve outside art and design markets. From Wednesday, December 1- Sunday December 5, 2010 at The Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery, [Open 11am-Midnight] and on December 4th,2010 at Dolce Ultralounge on 1502 Ocean Drive and Collins Ave.
-Models mingle with Gallery and Expo guests each day while showcasing emerging designers’ clothing, swimsuits, accessories, jewelery, and couture gowns – All in the name of Art! The designers we have chosen will be showcasing their most artistic and eccentric designs to complement the Art of our chosen, talented Artists.

Art Basel Comes to Midtown
Special Guest Artist Debbie Lee Mostel “Technology Deconstructed,
Nature Reconstructed”
Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery
www.michaelperez-artist.com

Debbie Lee Designs & Fine Jewelry
When we met Debbie Lee she was wearing an awesome necklace that looked like Princess Leia’s missing prop from the filming of Star Wars. “I call it a ‘laser pick-up contraposto!” she excitedly explained. It was in short order that we realized that this exceptionally talented designer’s skill and personality are reflected directly in her gigantic, earthy, bright and shiny, recycled-technology, and even kinetic art pannels and pieces. With clocks and thermometers, wire, and even miniscule dolls and mirrors, Mosel’s globes and 3D masterpieces take on life to enchant the observer. Some of them even glow in the dark! Her background is in the mastery of the wholesale jewelry business including design as well as management of operations,finance, and the great responsibility of organizing successful campaigns for participation in national trade shows and public relations between department stores that carried her designs such as Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Macy’s and Saks Fifth Ave. You can also find her transforming the yards of the lucky into magnificent ‘Butterfly Gardens’ through her thriving lanscaping business “Earth, Wind and Flowers” based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Meet the Artist and Exhibition Running
Wednesday, December 1st – Sunday, December 5th, 2010
The Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery Miami
Special Art Basel Gallery Hours 10am-Midnight
Find “Debbie Lee Mostel” on Facebook

Photographs of REgeneration Art Project, An Art in Public Places Installation Opening Reception on 11/19/10

REgeneration Art Project, An Art in Public Places Installation Opening Reception at the Art Deco Welcome Center on Friday, November 19, 2010.  The Pink Snails are coming to America, keep a look out as they are invading Miami Beach.  Forty-five huge snails will make a new home in Miami Beach, courtesy of international artistic collective Cracking Art Group and Italy’s renowned Galleria Ca d’Oro. Part of the global sensation known as the REgeneration Art Project, the Miami Beach snails will be the series latest and first US-based installation. Strategically placed throughout the city, this engaging public art series is designed to inspire a community-wide conversation about the importance of recycling and its environmental impact, while leaving a potent artistic trace on the Miami Beach community.

I just love the Pink Snail…Keep them coming :)

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Art Basel Event, Lounge and Art Exhibition at Boulan South Beach 12/3-4/10

Young Patrons Of The Louvre And Mam Contemporaries Together With Quintessentially Celebrate XXXX Magazine’s Forthcoming Issue At Art Basel Miami Beach
Boulan South Beach
220 21st Street, Miami Beach
VIP Opening Party Friday, December 3rd 5-10PM
Lounge, Art Exhibition, Performance Artist Saturday, December 4th 2-9PM
Please RSVP for the grand opening VIP event on Friday, December 3rd to Nicole@amgwagency.com

The Young Patrons Circle of American Friends of the Louvre (AFL) and the Contemporaries of the Miami Art Museum will be celebrating XXXX Magazine’s forthcoming issue, Voyeur, with an exhibition on the theme of voyeurism featuring contemporary art as well as the magazine’s latest fashion film and video art productions in a two day exhibit launching the evening of December 3, 2010 at Art Basel Miami Beach. The exhibition will take place in the heart of South Beach at Boulan South Beach, a new luxury condominium opening in January 2011.

Anne Huntington, Founder of AMH Industries, has been invited to curate the contemporary art exhibition. Gary Krimershmoys, Managing Director of Quintessentially Art LLC, will be a creative contributor to the exhibition’s content. Video art will be curated by Indira Cesarine, Creative Director of XXXX Magazine, in collaboration with film-maker/curator Konstantinos Menelaou.

The opening event will take place December 3 with a VIP Reception from 5 to 7pm followed by the exhibition launch party from 7 to 10pm. The exhibition will be open to the general public on Saturday, December 4 from 2 to 9pm. The Young Contemporaries of the Miami Art Museum will be presenting a showcase of performance art on December 4. A percentage of proceeds from the works of art sold will aid AFL’s efforts in supporting contemporary art at the Musée du Louvre. Valet parking is available at Boulan South Beach.

Support and Sponsors Support for this event has been provided for by Boulan South Beach, AMG Worldwide, Quintessentially, Quintessentially Art, XXXX Magazine, AMH Industries, the Miami Art Museum Contemporaries, Young Patrons Circle of American Friends of the Louvre and Rice Catering.

The Young Patrons Circle of American Friends of the Louvre (www.aflouvre.org) and the Young Contemporaries of the Miami Art Museum will be co-hosting the launch of XXXX Magazine’s forthcoming issue “Voyeur” at Art Basel Miami Beach. The latest video art films from XXXX Magazine will premier at the event in a video art installation. In celebration of the new issue, AFL and XXXX Magazine have commissioned Anne Huntington to conceive of an exhibition of contemporary art around the concept of “voyeur” which will be on view at the launch. Quintessentially Art’s Gary Krimershmoys, who has run UBS’s VIP client’s educational tours of Art Basel Miami Beach for the past two years, will be serving as an curatorial advisor to the exhibition.

The American Friends of the Louvre (AFL) was founded by the Musée du Louvre in 2002 to strengthen ties between the Louvre and its American public, and to formalize the long-standing generosity of American patrons. Since 1793, the Louvre has welcomed new and emerging artists into its halls to follow in the footsteps of their great predecessors. In 2003, the Louvre initiated a new dialogue between the art of today and its permanent collection by inviting artists to present or create works inspired by the museum and its collections. This policy has established a connection and new resonance between the art of the past and contemporary creation. Recent commissions include works by Mike Kelley, Candida Höfer, Joseph Kosuth, Richard Serra, Louise Bourgeois and Willem de Kooning.

XXXX MAGAZINE, (xxxxmagazine.com or 4x-magazine.com), launched in 2009, is a multimedia publication showcasing established and emerging talent in contemporary art, film, photography, fashion and music. Each issue is brought together through the collaboration of over 100 creative contributors, presenting 20 – 30 original multimedia productions revolving around a specific theme. Recent contributors include Mr Brainwash, Ultra Violet, Moby, Elisa Sighicelli, Nick Hackworth, Heidi Lee, Patrik Andersson, Indira Cesarine, Nathaniel Rackowe and Sweat Shoppe, among many others. Multimedia works from the launch issue of XXXX Magazine were showcased at Visionaires Gallery in Paris from January 28 – February 11, 2010. Productions from the second issue premiered at AFL’s “Soiree au Louvre” in a video art installation at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.

Anne Huntington is the founder of AMH Industries, LLC – a full service art advisory and curatorial company. She independently produces exhibitions including ‘4 Sale’ a collaboration between Aneta Bartos, Elle Muliarchyk, Yana Toyber, and Martynka Wawrzyniak, which was featured in the November 2010 Art Issue of W Magazine; ‘An Endless Summer’, which debuted new works by the Australian artist, Anna Coroneo; ‘Pretty Young Things,’ a salon-style show of 23 emerging artists, which successfully attracted over 500 collectors, critics, curators and art lovers. She works with artists on solo and group projects. She connected four artists to the Bicycle Film Festival’s installation at the Damon Dash Gallery and has worked closely with Tools for Thought on events such as the Haiti benefit at Sotheby’s and for HomeBase where she curated a group show in a private residence. She worked on the highly lauded 2005 Robert Smithson retrospective at the Whitney Museum and at David Zwirner. She is the New York Communications Manager at Phillips & Company.

Gary Krimershmoys is the Managing Director of Quintessentially Art LLC (quintessentiallyart.com), a global art advisory firm, with offices in NY and London. Within the company, Gary works with a global clientele, which includes private international collectors, as well as corporations like UBS. This year Gary has curated exhibitions including ‘Motion Deconstructed’ in NYC, and 2 projects for Mironova Gallery one a 2 month pop up gallery in Bridgehampton, NY and the gallery’s booth at Art Moscow 2010. He will also be curating a project space within Art Pam Beach in Jan 10, which will showcase emerging Russian and CIS artists, as well as Moderating a talk on the state of Russian Contemporary art and the it’s engagement with the wider world.

Inspired by their mutual passion for high quality service and attention to detail, Ben Elliot, Aaron Simpson and Paul Drummond joined forces in London to create Quintessentially, a private members club with a global concierge service, in December 2000. Quintessentially’s discerning members around the world enjoy an array of benefits carefully selected to make a difference in their lives. Their team of experts are on hand for everything from solving pressing practical problems such as dinner reservations and sourcing a good nanny to advice on the latest fashion collections, travel experiences, lifestyle trends, spur-of-the-moment chartered yachts, theatre and nightlife recommendations plus much more – providing nothing but the best insider and specialist access, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With 56 offices worldwide, Quintessentially has quickly become a global support system for its members, wherever they may be.

Boulan South Beach brings to life the combination of contemporary living captured within art deco architecture, redefining an urban lifestyle on a beach setting. Boulan South Beach is ideally located between The W South Beach and The Setai South Beach, an area surrounded by a superior and elegant lifestyle that offers world-class shopping, art, fashion, culture, nightlife and dining along one of the premiere beaches of the world. The building’s 52 residences boast completely finished interiors with ocean or city views – designed to entice, seduce and create a personal sanctuary with design packages from Interiors by Steven G and Dwell Deux. Residents and visitors alike will experience its eclectic style and abundant amenities including 24-hour valet, concierge reception, boutique lobby and common areas, a meditation garden and courtyard, fitness center, landscaped roof-top oasis with pool, Jacuzzi and cabana beds, private beach services with shopping and dining in Parc Place Shops located in the lower level. Boulan South Beach offers one and two bedroom units, as well as penthouses featuring both a balcony and roof-top terrace to satisfy even the savviest outdoor entertainer. Slated to open in January 2011, Boulan South Beach is destined to be South Florida’s ultimate residence. For additional information please visit www.Boulansouthbeach.com or call the sales center at 305-538-7661.

AMG Worldwide, established nearly a decade ago by Edward de Valle, has strategically positioned itself among the world’s premiere marketing communications agencies by expanding its global reach and providing a service that is not only desired but essential for luxury and lifestyle brands around the world. AMGW’s capabilities are backed with award winning experience; which includes strategic media planning & buying, comprehensive public relations, communications, creative and interactive services. AMGW always provides world-class service, high-impact marketing solutions with a relentless commitment to building successful partnerships. Headquartered in Miami, the agency’s portfolio is a direct reflection of the success they have experienced over the years. AMG Worldwide executes marketing strategies in all seven continents, and has key regional offices in New York City and Lexington with international alliances located in Santo Domingo, Casa de Campo, Panama City, Dubai, Madrid and Florence.

American Friends of the Louvre hopes to continue encouraging contemporary artists to be inspired by the Louvre’s extensive collections on this side of the Atlantic. In partnering together, the YPC of American Friends of the Louvre, the Miami Art Museum Young Contemporaries, XXXX Magazine and Quintessentially hope to bring to Art Basel a unique exhibition on the theme of “voyeur”.

Pearl Sundays At Club O1 11/21/10

Pearl Sundays At Club O1
From Nov 21 To Nov 22 2010, 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 Joe Dert . For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For table and bottle reservations: reservation@clubo1.com

First Annual Bartender’s Shakedown at De Rodriguez Ocean 11/20/10

De Rodriguez OCEAN
at the Hilton Bentley
101 Ocean Drive (Beachside Restaurant)
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.672.6624

Join Us Pool Side Saturday, November 20th, 2010 for our
First Annual Bartender’s Shakedown!
Featuring Three of Miami’s Top Mixologists Competing for a
$500 Cash Prize and $500 in Dining Dollars!!
9:00PM till Whenever!

www.drodriguezgroup.com

GUESS and Lucky Magazine Come Together for Flagship Store Re-Opening 11/30/10

GUESS and Lucky Magazine Come Together for Flagship Store Re-Opening: Celebrity DJ and Photographer Unite for Paws With A Cause
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 7-9 p.m.
GUESS South Beach
736 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

GUESS, the American lifestyle brand known for its trend setting denim and unforgettable campaigns, sets the stage for a re-opening celebration of its Flagship South Beach store. Always at the forefront of style and pop culture GUESS presents a “Fashion Fusion” combining music, art, fashion and charity. The evening’s event will benefit Miami Dade Animal Services Foundation, which assists over 37,000 animals per year to reunite, re-home or find a rescue partner.

Celebrity DJ Mia Moretti, Daniela Sredni–coveted fashion stylist, Andrew Sperber–Fenom Modern Absinthe co-founder and event sponsor, Nicole Maloney–acclaimed photographer and portraiture.

DJ Mia Moretti, whose DJ resume boasts spinning alongside popular musicians such as Mark Ronson and Katy Perry and has landed her in The New York Post, PAPER Magazine and on E! Entertainment television will spin the hottest tunes as guests peruse GUESS’ latest collection. The invitation-only VIP guests will also have the opportunity to preview the innovative photography by Nicole Maloney whose new series titled, GUESS WHAT? features a series of images of the western United States, and as commonly seen in her work, encourages the viewer to engage themselves in each image. Guests who make a $5 donation to Miami Dade Animal Services Foundation will receive 20% discount of purchases that night. GUESS?, Inc and Lucky Magazine invite you and a guest to a private cocktail reception hosted by Daniela Sredni, Andrew Sperber, Lindsay Gorton, Ilona Demenina, Marcella Roukas and Liz Fae to celebrate the re-opening of GUESS South Beach featuring sounds of Mia Moretti. Hosted Art Gallery featuring the innovative photographer Nicole Maloney.

The evenings event will benefit Miami Dade Animal Services Foundation. The Miami Animal Services Foundation is a new non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to funding spay and neuter programs in Miami-Dade County. This organization is different from other animal welfare groups because its sole focus is on tackling the problem of pet overpopulation to ultimately decrease the number of animals entering the shelter system. Each year more than 37,000 animals are abandoned at Miami Dade Animal Services. For more information please visit mdasfoundation.org.
Receive an exclusive gift with any purchase, including products from GUESS, Lucky magazine, OPI, Kiss My Face and more, with any purchase and sign up for the GUESS List Loyalty Program.

Voices Against Brain Cancer Foundation Hosts a Kick-off Cocktail Celebration

To celebrate the launch of the Florida Chapter of Voices Against Brain Cancer and the upcoming Sounding Off For A Cure Concert, taking place at the Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater on February 10th, a special cocktail celebration was held at D. Rodriguez Cuba at the historic Hotel Astor. Supporters joined, Voices Against Brain Cancer founder, Mario Lichtenstein as they toasted the organization’s achievements. With the sounds of Conjunto Progreso, who provided the night’s entertainment, guests enjoyed delicious hor d’oeuvres by De Rodriguez Cuba and cocktails by Atlántico Rum.

Prominent Miami fixtures and charity ambassadors that came to support the foundation included: Dr. Joseph Rosenblatt (Interim Director, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center), Chef Douglas Rodriguez (Globally acclaimed Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine), Alexia & Herman Echevarria (Owners of Venue Magazine), Brian Elias (Owner of Lucky Strike), Pedro & Carolina Martinez (Major League Baseball Pitcher), Frank Amadeo (President of Estefan Enterprises), Oscar & Carole Seikaly (Philanthropists and Managing Partner of NSI Insurance Group), Yolanda & Jeff Berkowitz (Philanthropists, President and Founder of Berkowitz Development Group), Leslie Munsell (Co-Founder of Van Michael Salon and Founder of Beauty For Real), Mari Alarcon-Grimalt (Founder and Owner of hip.e boutique), H.I.H. Pincess Thi-Nga of Vietnam and Laura Buccellati among others. With toasts and congratulations all around, it was certainly a soiree to remember.

ABOUT VOICES AGAINST BRAIN CANCER
Our mission is to find a cure for brain cancer by advancing scientific research, increasing awareness within the medical community and supporting patients and families afflicted with this devastating disease.

Voices Against Brain Cancer was started in loving memory of Gary Lichtenstein who lost his valiant battle with brain cancer on October 1, 2003. Gary was living in Chicago and working as an options trader at Wolverine Trading when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March of 2003. He was 24 years old at the time. After three months of radiation, Gary slipped into a coma from which he did not recover.

Over the past 30 years, very little progress has been made to treat brain tumors. Only with cutting-edge scientific research and funding of clinical trials will we be able to effectively fight this disease. Voices Against Brain Cancer will promote this type of research within the medical community by working with those doctors that are committed to curing and treating brain tumors. Additionally, the foundations works to fund support groups for patience’s and caregivers.

At this time, brain tumor research is underfunded and the public remains unaware of the magnitude of this disease. The cure rate for most brain tumors is significantly lower than it is for many other types of cancers. Our Foundation is driven by these facts and committed to finding a cure.. It is the goal of our Foundation and its supporters to fund the research that will directly impact those affected with brain tumors. For more information, please visit www.vociesagainstbraincancer.org.

Photographs by Orlando Garcia

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Mushy Widmaier Ensemble 12/16/10

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Mushy Widmaier Ensemble, Thursday December 16, 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.

Mushy Widmaier, is a prodigy of Haitian music, born and raised in Port-au Prince. He was completely mesmerized by the black and white suite, the array of tones, timbre’s and notes of the piano during his childhood. It was to become his favorite instrument, and he learned it well.

He is now considered one of the top 10 piano players in the Caribbean, one of its most exceptional masters. The 80’s brought recognition to Mushy and his brother Joel for having infected the Haitian music scene with a highly innovative style known today as the “The School of the New Generation”. Their group, Zekle, became synonymous with a modern jazz sound which includes soft oxygen-like singing, strong melodies, energetic arrangement, meaningful lyrics, keyboard pads and strings elements placed beneath the rhythm section. Mushy also has 150 plus commercial jingles and advertising spots to his credit.

His music has been used to promote the wares of fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Prestige Beer and the major banks in Haiti. Mushy Widmaier is a true scholar, and the very definition of a Renaissance musician. His evolution has led him to the following conclusion;

“Haitian Music is song, classical, roots, dance, contemporary, traditional, jazz and all musical genres originated from the Haitian soul. This variety constitutes the opera of our history.” Mushy

Benrimon Contemporary showcases Trey Speegle’s It’s Later Than You Think at Townhouse 11/29-12/1/10

Trey Speegle
It’s Later than You Think
Benrimon Contemporary at Townhouse
November 29th, 2010 – December 1st, 2010
Townhouse Hotel
150 20th Street at Collins Ave, Miami Beach

Benrimon Contemporary is pleased to announce the exhibition of a new large work by the New York artist, Trey Speegle during Art Basel Miami Beach this year. The mural will be on display Monday November 29th through Wednesday December 1st at the Townhouse Hotel, which is located at 150 20th Street at Collins Avenue in Miami Beach just adjacent to the Convention Center. Speegle’s 8 ½ x 18 foot mural was inspired by a 1950’s vintage paint-by-number panel of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper and features the words:

It’s Later Than You Think

This large-scale piece is created in the same style of his most recent paintings, where the line work of the image is redrawn, screen printed onto the canvas, text blocked out, and a reinterpreted 40-color palette is applied. Speegle uses open ended phrases that leave the interpretation up to the viewer, allowing for a personal reading of the work. The juxtaposition of the image and words also exposes the ready-made quality of the work, urging the viewer to examine preconceived notions of kitsch, commercialism and what constitutes fine art. Speegle explores themes of hope, love, longing and loss by using affirmations, double entrendre, and word play that resonate with a broad Pop appeal.

Speegle was recently tapped by Anthropologie to apply his work to a variety of home goods such as rugs, wallpaper, plates, pillows and bedding. Last October, Speegle created an 18 x 32 foot mural backdrop for Stella McCartney’s Paris runway show. Most recently, his works on paper can be found in Jonathan Adler boutiques across the country and online.

Speegle lives and works in New York’s Meatpacking District and in a converted barn in the Catskill Mountains upstate. His next solo exhibition, “It’s Not About You” will open at Benrimon Contemporary on February 3, 2011.

More pieces by Speegle will be displayed throughout the hotel with works from Simon Patterson, Shay Kun, Changha Hwang, Amanda Burnham, Dimitri Kozyrev and Yoram Wolberger, who are also represented by Benrimon Contemporary.

Chris Bosh Presents Homestrong Gala with Miami Heat 11/21/10

Chris Bosh Presents Home Strong Celebrity Gala
Sunday, November 21, 6pm
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
444| Collins Avenue | Miami Beach, Fl 33140

Join NBA Superstar Chris Bosh along with the Miami Heat for an intimate evening of dinner, entertainment, & supporting our troops with Ocean Drive Magazine.
Proceeds From The Event Will Benefit Home Strong

For Information On Tables, Tickets, Or Sponsorshipps Please Contact
Ian Grutman 305 534 7101 Or ian@miami-mg.com

The Grand Luxury Tour 2011 12/31/10

The Grand Luxury Tour 2011
Friday, December 31st, 2010, From 8 Pm – 5 Am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Nikki Beach Miami invites you to come aboard The Grand Luxury Tour, South Beach’s most glamorous New Year’s eve soirée. Prepare for departure as the Orient Express-themed evening transports guests to all the exotic locations of Nikki Beach, such as St. Tropez, Marbella, Koh Samui, and St. Barths. This exquisite affair will feature thrilling live entertainment including a private fireworks display and a New York-style ball drop at midnight in Miami.

To Make Your Reservations Please Visit www.nikkibeachmiamievents.com

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present The Troy Roberts Quartet 12/9/10

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present The Troy Roberts Quartet
Thursday December 9, 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.

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 has not only just released his third album, The XenDen Suite – an 8-part composition for jazz quartet and string quartet – but also his first DVD – a live concert performance of The XenDen Suite.

Troy leads two bands: The exciting nu-jazz project, The NuJive Collective features some seriously talented young Miami-based artists, while showcasing Troy’s original compositions – an eclectic concoction of jazz, groove, Latin and neo-soul. And Troy’s Quartet sets its focus on capturing the raw energy and excitement of the moment in a straight-ahead, hard swinging jazz style, with repertoire comprising original compositions and re-arranged jazz and contemporary classics.

Swimwear Association of Florida Announces Launch of Lingerie Show at SwimShow 7/16-19/11

Swimwear Association Of Florida Announces
Launch Of Lingerie Show At Swimshow
July 16 – 19, 2011
Miami Beach Convention Center

SwimShow, the largest and most comprehensive swimwear show in the world, is excited to announce the inaugural launch of the Lingerie Show to premiere at the annual trade show in July 2011. Already recognized as the worldwide leader in swimwear exhibitions, Swimwear Association of Florida (SAF) is expanding its reach into the synergetic market of lingerie in response to the needs of its buyers and vendors.

“Due to the shifts in the global economy and the ever-changing structure of our industry, SAF believed that we needed to evolve our show based on the needs of our members,” said SwimShow organizer Judy Stein. “Our number one priority is to ensure a beneficial, productive and enjoyable experience for all our attendees. By adding Lingerie to our show mix we are in effect saving our members time and money and giving them the opportunity to source more product.” The addition of the Lingerie Show will allow retail buyers to get their first and all-encompassing look at what the most established designers and new up-and-coming talent are presenting for both swimwear and lingerie in one location.

SwimShow is the premier resource for buyers from all swimwear categories, and caters to designer boutiques, resort shops, specialty stores, surf shops, department stores, mass merchants and more. Every year, brands are juried to ensure that only the finest swimwear is presented and the top brands from around the world are featured. This high standard of exhibition will also be in place for the Lingerie Show. SAF will continue to guarantee that only the best quality brands and most creative new companies are offered space to showcase their new collections.

Lingerie Show debuts during the four action-packed days of SwimShow 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center from July 16 – 19, 2011.

Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art present Art and Soul at the Van Dyke Upstairs 11/24/10

Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art
present an evening of Art & Soul
at the Van Dyke Upstairs
featuring music by Cat Shell
and art by Greg Pitts

Wednesday, November 24, 9pm
NO COVER
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
www.lifeisartfest.org

www.vandykecafe.com

CAT SHELL
www.catshellmusic.com
Cat Shell is a singer/songwriter residing in Miami Beach. Since 2007, Cat has been playing throughout South Florida and performs regularly at the area’s top venues, including The Van Dyke Cafe, B Bar at The Betsy, The Florida Room in Miami Beach and many more. Growing up with a family in radio and musical theater, Cat was introduced to a wide variety of music at a very young age. Her style is reflective of such an eclectic blend, infusing the sounds of old jazz & soul with today’s pop and R&B elements. Cat debuted her first independent album “Cat’s Outta the Bag” in December 2007 and is currently recording her sophomore release due out in March 2011.

GREG PITTS
www.blackjacksonpollock.com
Born to a single parent family, Greg Pitts started out life at a disadvantage. Growing up without a father figure made life less than ideal. He did not meet his father until the age of 12. As a young teen, he exhibited artistic capabilities, however the lack of understanding and from his family lead to discouragement. He continued to strive to express himself artistically. He purchased his first camera on lay-a-way from a camera store in his hometown of Lima, Ohio.
His artistic eye and fashion sense while a senior in high school lead to him was offered admission to a prestigious fashion design school, but because of stereotypical attitudes, students at school would call him a nerd and at home no one would assist him in the application process, stating that that kind of stuff is for sissies. Discouraged, he graduated without any formal plans. Later, he joined the Army in order to provide for his soon to be born son.
Despite a difficult start in life, he continued to express his artistic side.
Greg Pitts abstract artwork has been compared to that of abstract impressionist artist Jackson Pollock. He was the featured artist of the month for February 2009 with Elements of Art and has been exhibited at Etra Fine Art Gallery and Ornare both in Miami, FL.

Gansevoort Rooftop Party to Support Developing Minds 11/18/10

Developing Minds Fundraiser
Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Rooftop at Ganesvoort Miami Beach
2377 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP Here.

Join us and support Developing Minds Foundation in a philanthropic project to build schools and support education projects in Latin America, including the favelas of Brazil and rural areas of Colombia.

Host Committee: Philippe Houdard, Gigi Olah, Mariana Saintive Sousa, Luciana Pavan, Ben Wolkov, Joanna Popper, Rocio Echeverri, Thais Reiss, Brian Ehrlich, Alison de Almeida, and Carl Kruse

Sponsored by: Conjure Cognac, Gansevoort Miami Beach, Cabana Cachaca, Osklen Rio de Janeiro, The One Group, and Beachcat Concepts.

The Rooftop at Gansevoort Miami Beach
2377 Collins Avenue‚ Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 604-1000

$20 Minimum Donation
Music by DJ Luis Beyra
Sponsored bar until 10pm, provided by Cabana Cachaca and Conjure Cognac

To learn more about the education projects, go to www.developingmindsfoundation.org

7 For All Mankind Celebrating 10th Anniversary with GQ 11/18/10

7 For All Mankind, in partnership with GQ, will be celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary at it’s South Beach store Thursday, November 18th.

7 For All Mankind & GQ
7 For All Mankind’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
1008 Lincoln Road
Miami
Thursday, November 18th
5-8PM

RSVP: rsvp3@gq.com

Details: Join us for an exclusive evening to commemorate 7 For All Mankind’s 10th Anniversary. Enjoy champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and mix it up with DJ-crafted tunes. Plus, receive an iPod shuffle with any purchase of $150 or more (one per customer, while supplies last).

Rockstar Rewards Football at The Clevelander 11/18-22/10

Are you ready for some football? The Clevelander is ready to cater to all the die-hard football fans of South Florida for the first week of the regular season. With your Rockstar Rewards card, enjoy $10 pitchers of Budweiser & Bud Light, $5 Jack Daniels and $0.50 Buffalo Wings during every live game. Don’t have a Rockstar Rewards card? Visit the Gift Shop inside the Clevelander Sports Bar everyday from 5pm to 10pm.
Thursday 11/18
Chicago @ Miami (8:20p) *** Rockstar Rewards Members receive a free Jack and Coke and a raffle for a tailgate party at a UM game, including a suite for 10 friends***
Sunday 11/21
Buffalo @ Cincinnati (1p)
Detroit @ Dallas (1p)
Washington @ Tennessee (1p)
Arizona @ Kansas City (1p)
Green Bay @ Minnesota (1p)
Houston @ NY Jets (1p)
Baltimore @ Carolina (1p)
Cleveland @ Jacksonville (1p)
Oakland @ Pittsburgh (1p)
Tampa Bay @ San Francisco (4:05)
Seattle @ N Orleans (4:05p)
Atlanta @ St. Louis (4:05p)
Indianapolis @ N England (4:15p)
NY Giants @ Philadelphia (8:20p)
Monday 11/22
Denver @ San Diego (8:30p)

Miami Heat at the Clevelander 11/17-22/10

Bring on the HEAT! Don’t want to cross the bridge? Check out all of the Miami Heat games on any of our 40 HDTVs, inside or out. Every time the Miami Heat takes the court, try our Habanero “Heat” wings, accompanied by a “LeBroshAde” cocktail. With your Rockstar Rewards Members, enjoy $10 pitchers of Budweiser & Bud Light, $5 Jack Daniels and $0.50 Buffalo Wings during every live game. Don¹t have a Rockstar Rewards card? Visit the Gift Shop inside the Clevelander Sports Bar everyday from 5pm to 10pm.
Wednesday 11/17
Phoenix @ Heat (7p)
Friday 11/19
Charlotte @ Heat (7:30p)
Saturday 11/20
Heat @ Memphis (8p)
Monday 11/22
Indiana @ Heat (7:30p)

Winter Music Conference 3/8-12/11

Winter Music Conference
March 8 – 12, 2011
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL

Winter Music Conference Announces 2011 Dates

Winter Music Conference’s 26th annual program will take place March 8 – 12, 2011 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and other venues throughout Miami Beach and the greater Miami area. Last year WMC attracted 3,763 registered music industry participants from 70 countries and over 100,000 event participants who took part in five non-stop concentrated days of seminars, workshops, exhibits and performances.

Over its 26-year history WMC has become known by industry insiders, audiophiles and fans alike as the pre-eminent date for merchandisers and manufacturers launching new music, technology and trends in the music business. According to Billboard Magazine’s April 3, 2010 issue, “WMC demonstrates (that) dance music retains a powerful allure among brands looking to connect with young, engaged consumers.”

During WMC, more than 500 annual industry gatherings and performance events boast one of the most sought after aggregations of legendary and emerging artists to be found in the world. WMC’s drawing power for assembling innovative music professionals and launching effective global campaigns is demonstrated year after year with career-launching performances and new releases by artists that have historically included Lady Gaga (WMC 2008), Rihanna (WMC 2006), the Black Eyed Peas (WMC 2009) and featured appearances in 2010 by artists like Deadmau5 and Grammy winner David Guetta, amongst hundreds of others. Of his appearance during WMC 2010, The Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am told MTV News “I think it’s important to come out to WMC to test out the new beats you’ve been making — rockin’ the crowds, learning from the crowds”.

For 2011 WMC will continue to roll out new initiatives as part of its development plan bolstering the ‘WMC Experience’. Unlike previous events the conference has hosted at hotels such as the Fontainebleau and most recently the Eden Roc, this year will offer nearly unlimited opportunities for expansion and growth with its move to the Miami Beach Convention Center in the midst of South Beach. Organizers say “for many years WMC has been challenged to configure its rapidly developing program into limited meeting space.” This year we are able to offer the best of all worlds – enormous room for expansion of the industry program at one of the best locations in South Beach with easy access to the top venues, restaurants and beaches. We are also able to offer our delegates a diverse range of official WMC hotels from the historically luxurious Raleigh and Albion hotels to the plush new Grand Beach Hotel to the business-budget-minded South Beach Courtyard. Virtually every class of service, location and amenity at a price point to fit any budget are offered. WMC is widely known as one of the highest hotel occupancy generating events of the year in the South Florida area – so book your hotel stay early.

Currently the WMC industry badge is being offered at a promotional Early Registration rate of $275 (over 40% off the walk up rate) until November 30th, which includes access to all official WMC events across the conference dates. Marketing opportunities are currently discounted by 30% through December 10, 2010.

WMC Office:
3450 NE 12th Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Phone: (954) 563-4444 * Fax (954) 563-1599
Email: info@wintermusicconference.com

Nikki Beach Miami What Women Want One Year Anniversary 11/20/10

Nikki Beach Miami
Celebrating One Year Anniversary of worldwide signature fashion event
“What Women Want”
Saturday, November 20th

Global luxury lifestyle entertainment group Nikki Beach will partner with designer KEVA by Keva J and the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders to celebrate the one year anniversary of the signature fashion event What Women Want. This glamorous event is the ultimate in pampering and indulgence for women. Targeting the ultimate Fashionistas, trendsetters, and influential elite, all part of Nikki Beach’s existing clientele, this event will draw the best crowd in town. In true Nikki Beach style, the event will be centered around fashion, beauty, sweets, and shopping, indulging every woman’s guiltiest pleasures. All afternoon guests can indulge in complimentary cupcakes, chocolate and healthy snacks from Pop Chips while receiving mini manicures provided by OPI featuring the newest BURLESQUE colors, massages, airbrushing and many more beauty treatments. Experience what makes us “The sexiest place on Earth” through our one of a kind entertainment including a sexy martini show, burlesque dancers and many more surprises! What Women Want will kick off at 2pm with a meet and greet with the designer KEVA by Keva J and a red carpet media interview. From 2pm-4pm The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders will host their calendar signing. At 4:30pm, be front row to enjoy a full-scale fashion show featuring the swimwear designer Keva by Keva J, modeled by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders.

What Women Want One Year Anniversary is a not to be missed event for any woman in the know in Miami. All attendees will be given a gift bag stocked with fantastic goodies.

www.nikkibeach.com
In 1998, Nikki Beach introduced the world to the ultimate beach club concept bringing dining, fashion, art, music and entertainment together. As quoted by the London Observer as “The Sexiest Place on Earth”, 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 with a seasonal clothing line; a sun care and fragrance line; Marketing and Public Relations Divisions; Global Sponsorships and Special Events; Nikki Beach Music; Nikki Beach Beauty; a VIP and Concierge program; and a Hotel and Resorts Division with 10 new locations to open starting in 2012.

KEVA by Keva J was launched in 2005 in Miami by the then recent college graduate Keva Johnson. Driven by the essential idea of aesthetically pleasing but functional garments her designs feature cutting-edge swimwear and cover ups. With the focus on taking the fashion world by storm, the company relocated to the nation’s fashion capital – New York City. Since then, the unique designs have graced the pages of high fashion magazines such as Elle, Lucky, Zink and California Apparel News, just to name a few. Catching the eyes of BET producers, KEVA by Keva J was a featured designer on the 2010 edition of BET’s Rip the Runway. This was followed by one of the designs being worn by none other than hip hop princess Nicki Minaj in her debut music video “Massive Attack.” The designs have taken on trend-setter status by being acknowledged by celebrity socialites Kim and Kourtney Kardashian and being featured in the promotional advertisement for E Network’s Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami. Having earned the title “Bikini Guru” by Ellegirl.com, KEVA by Keva J recently launched its 3rd line “Pretty in Pink”, which was a tribute to the fashion icon Barbie, during Miami Swim Week. This line has received rave reviews and will definitely be the “must have” swimsuits for summer 2011!

Launch of Belle Coeur by Jamie Jo Harris at Jackie Abraham Fine and Estate Jewelry 11/18/10

Jackie Abraham Fine And Estate Jewelry To Host Launch Party For Rocker-Chic Jewelry Collection Belle Coeur By Songwriter Jamie Jo Harris
Thursday, November 18, 2010
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Jackie Abraham Fine and Estate Jewelry
1027 Kane Concourse
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
RSVP: bellecoeur@taraink.com

Personal appearance by designer Jamie Jo & collaborator Rosalina Lydster of Jewelry by Rosalina

Jackie Abraham Fine and Estate Jewelry will host the official Miami launch party for jewelry line Belle Coeur by Jamie Jo Harris on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. On the heels of two successful launch events at Blue & Cream in East Hampton and Fred Segal Santa Monica — notable attendees included legendary pop icon Paula Abdul, among others – the luxury retailer will celebrate the Miami debut of the hit songwriter’s rocker-chic collection with an intimate reception and viewing. Guests will enjoy complimentary Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur cocktails and Belle Coeur branded bite-size sweets from 2 Girls and a Cupcake while perusing the line’s debut collection and mingling with designer Jamie Jo and her collaborator, celebrity jeweler Rosalina Lydster of Jewelry by Rosalina.

Channeling Jamie Jo’s love of music, fashion and philanthropy, Belle Coeur, or a “beautiful heart” in French, features a selection of interlocking, oxidized silver pendants, cuffs, rings and earrings marked with the line’s signature agate-, white, pink and black sapphire-encrusted symbols of wings, hearts and keys each embodying the designer’s free spirit. Notably, Belle Coeur will donate a portion of the proceeds from sales during the event to charity. For more information on Belle Coeur, please visit www.BelleCoeur.cc.

In addition to launching Belle Coeur nationwide, Jamie Jo is also actively immersed in her career as a hit songwriter. A member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Jamie Jo is currently working with nine-time Grammy Award-winning producer Rudy Perez to produce a selection of songs to be presented to his A-list clients including Leona Lewis and Beyonce, among others. Having earned acclaim for her contributions to the music world, such as a chart-topping duet with Barry Gibb of Bee Gees fame, Jamie Jo is often recognized for her social affiliations as well, having walked the runway at various charitable fashion shows and been appointed hostess of events and store openings for some of the world’s most recognized designers. As founder and first President of the Young Society for Love & Hope-Diabetes Research Institute, Jamie Jo is an active and respected philanthropist.

Ca’d’Oro Gallery Unveiling Of Cracking Art Group REgeneration Pink Snails Miami Beach An Art In Public Places Installation 11/19/10

Ca’ d’Oro Gallery in collaboration with Cracking Art Group Presents REgeneration Art Project, An Art in Public Places Installation
Opening Reception, Friday November 19, 2010 7:00-10:00 PM

Art Deco Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

RSVP: Forbes PR 305-531-8241 rsvp@forbespr.com
www.pinksnails.com

complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Curated by Gloria Porcella & Lamberto Petrecca
Renzo Nucara. Cracking Art Founding Member, Solo Works

November 2010 – January 2011

Queen Nanny Dance Workshop 12/11/10

Queen Nanny Dance Workshop
Saturday, December 11, 2-4 pm
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Taught by Choreographer Charmille Walters. The workshop consists of a fun-filled Caribbean dance class followed by improvisation and discussion. Nanny of the Maroons stands out in history as the only female among Jamaica’s national heroes.

Utilizing Nanny as a role model, the workshop guides participants in taking steps to:
*Increase self confidence
*Embody the Maroon warrior spirit

Space limited for this workshop.
Reserve your spot with online ticket.
Tickets: $20 at the door
Click Here To Buy $15 Ticket (via Paypal)

This workshop is an introduction to a future QUEEN NANNY series in early 2011. The series consists of 12 consecutive sessions meeting once a week.

Each session begins with Caribbean modern dance technique to improve movement capability in a fluid yet structured dance style; followed by experiential exploration with dance improvisation, drama exercises and discussions of Queen Nanny as a spiritualist and military leader.

Arts Workshop Inner Peace at Arts at St Johns 11/20/10

Arts Workshop “Inner Peace….It’s Out There” Find Your Peace Through Art!
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2-4 pm
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Taught by visual artist and group facilitator Dena Stewart . No Prior Art Experience Required … Actually, None Preferred. An Engrossingly Fun Two-Hour, Hands-On Session. You Will Create A “Peace” Of Personal Expression!

Space limited for this workshop.
Reserve your spot with online ticket.

Tickets: $20 at the door
Click Here To Buy $15 Advance-Sale Ticket (via Paypal)

Opening Night at World Erotic Art Museum Exhibit Half Price with Couptessa 12/1/10

Opening night of “From Pompeii to Pinup”, at the World Erotic Art Museum
Wednesday December 1, 2010; 7pm
World Erotic Museum
www.weam.com
1205 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
includes 2 admission tickets, Open Bar, and a fabulous catered buffet!
Couptessa Deal: $15 for 2 Tickets to “From Pompeii to Pinup” Opening Night at the World Erotic Art Museum ($30 Value) CLICK HERE Now to get this deal before it is gone!

daily deals for women in MiamiThe Opening Night of “FROM POMPEII TO PIN-UP”, features erotic art prints and sculptures from Pompeii and pin-up drawings by American artist John Hul. Enjoy this complimentary reception, and be the first to see this incredible exhibition (I guarantee your friends will all be talking about it, and it’s about time you were able to say, “Oh that-yes I was there for Opening Night!”)

Depicting the “Art of Love and Love in Art”, the collection is worldwide and wonderful, ageless and timeless. With over 20 rooms and 12,000 square feet, the WEAM has more than you can even imagine.

Beats and Compas hip-hop Flamenco 11/19/10

Siempre Flamenco presents Beats and Compas hip-hop Flamenco
Friday, November 19th, 2010 (8:00pm)
Byron Carlyle Theater
500 71st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33143
Buy tickets online at:
www.siempreflamenco.com
www.ticketmaster.com
or at Colony Theater Box Office
Tickets at Byron Carlyle Theater (day of show)
For more information call: (305) 866-4387
$25.00 General Admission
$20.00 Students & Seniors at box office with valid ID

Beats & Compas, hip-hop-Flamenco, is the production of Paco and Celia Fonta, (www.siempreflamenco.com). For this project they’re collaborating with choreographer, Charles Williams, songwriter / vocalist, Derin Young (dei 7 free range music www.nonradiomusic.com) and Grammy Nominated pop and house music Producer and DJ, Richie Jones, to weave, blur and blend an intricate performance of classic flamenco and modern hip-hop street — to the same beats and compas.

Compas is the traditional beat of flamenco and its defining feature. Beats are at the heart of hip-hop culture, and dance is the common experience to both cultures. Hip-hop dancer, Charles Williams, and flamenco dancer, Celia Fonta, unite their creative energies and delve into unknown territory. Williams will confront the flamenco compas and dance to its rhythms and melodies, while Fonta will look for inspiration in modern hip-hop beats. Music for the performance is composed by flamenco singer and guitarist, Paco Fonta, and songwriter / vocalist, Derin Young of dei 7. Beats by Producer and DJ, Richie Jones, accompaniment by percussionist, Romulo Bernal and bassist, Daniel Stable.

Beats & Compas, hip-hop Flamenco, will revolutionize the way you experience either of these musical genres.

Jive Turkey 11/24/10

Jive Turkey
11/24/10, 10pm/
Buck15
707 Lincoln Lane North
Back door alley above miss yips.
BUCK15.net

Join us as we give thanks and celebrate Thanksgiving 2010. No Cover all night ! We suggest you arrive early. Doors open at 10 pm. We offer bottle specials starting at just $135.

Music by DJ DIAGA & EDWARD.
See you on the dancefloor !
For reservations: MJ- 786-368-4775

DJ Chris Moody bringing NYC and Miami together for Thanksgiving 11/27/10

DJ Chris Moody bringing NYC + Miami together for THANKSGIVING!
November 27, 2010, 12:00 am
Pinkroom Miami
739 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.pinkroommiami.com

DJ Chris Moody bringing NYC + Miami together for THANKSGIVING!

Bumpin house by Chris Moody

Opening set by resident DJ S.H.A.Y.

Reservations and more at http://pinkroommiami.com

Amuka Performs Live at Muscle Beach 11/28/10

Amuka Performs Live at Muscle Beach

See Amuka and Kaci Battaglia perform live this year at Muscle Beach on Sunday November 28th at 12th Street Beach on Miami Beach. For tickets and passes, click here to visit the White Party Ticket Center.
www.whiteparty.org

White Party Week is pleased to announce that Amuka will perform live at the famed Muscle Beach Party on Sunday, Nov 28th. Once the sun sets turn towards the ocean as Amuka takes to the stage with her 2003 anthem, “Appreciate Me,” a hit that marked her with the number 1 song for the Top 200 Dance Songs of the year. Amuka’s talent like her stories are authentic proven on the world’s stage as a recording artist whose musical efforts traverse their way up Billboard’s dance, rock, international and pop charts. Her powerful voice has been behind several enduring hits of this era and she has now solidified her place in the Music Industry as a bona fide anthem singing Diva.

When songwriter and vocalist Amuka (Sheila Brody) sings, she transports to another place, as each chord of her voice touches a tender zone in the heart. Her tone is familiar – her words too, as they stir deep down in the soft part of your wounded soul. She makes your heart joyful, makes you shout, as she disperses soothing medicine to make everything all right through lyrics in which she tells the story of a woman whose spirit cannot be broken.

Travel Squire Presents Art To Z 12/1-5/10

The Travel Squire Presents Art To Z
Location: Z Ocean Hotel South Beach, 1437 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Wednesday 12/1: 6pm-10pm
Thursday – Saturday 12/2-12/4:12pm-9pm
Sunday 12/5:12pm-7pm

From Art to Z Party: Friday December 3, 2010: 8:00pm-10:30pm.
Open Bar, Complimentary Hors d’Oeuvres by the Front Porch, Goody Bags & Live Music.
RSVP: For the Art to Z Party By November 23rd: RSVP@travelsquire.com

TravelSquire.com, in partnership with Z Ocean Hotel in Miami Beach, will be hosting an exhibit of three artists at the hotel during Art Basel. They will also be throwing a fabulous party to kick off the week. www.travelsquire.com

Artists: Louise Erhard, Dana Funaro & John D. Monteith. Curated by Jane Hart.

TravelSquire.com is a unique online travel magazine, travel itinerary planning service (TIPS) and weekly newsletter filled with insider travel news. Launched in September of 2007, TravelSquire.com is now reaching 100,000 unique visitors a month and continues to grow. Over 20 editors and writers currently contribute to the site’s original content, making it one of the only original online publications. The magazine features stories on destinations, hotels, events, travel tips and sightseeing opportunities around the globe….from the world’s exciting capitals to exotic, undiscovered locations. Subscribe to our free newsletter.

Z Ocean Hotel, located on famous Ocean Drive, is a new luxury boutique in the vibrant heart of South Beach. A stylish destination for your discreet rendezvous or extended escape, with excitement and white sand just steps from your room…when you want it. The hotel’s 79 over-sized suites are designed by the award winning Miami based architectural firm, Arquitectonica, in its signature contemporary modernist style. The premier rooftop suites have ocean facing double-story terraces, each with a spiral staircase that leads to your own Roman hot tub in the sky that is filled with fresh hot water with luxury body-softening essences on demand and available 24 hours a day.

2 live crew album listening party and destinee 4th anual birthday bash 11/13/10

maybach music latino & 305hiphop.com present 2 live crew album listening party & destinee 4th anual birthday bash where the old school meets the new school
saturday, november 13th 2010
club eve
1306 n.miami ave
miami, florida 33136
doors open @ 10

performing live
2 live crew – destinee – u.b. – nephew – skulls
groundhoggz – c.w.a. – all around music group – vers
ventura – d2r & more

music by
dj chipman – dj megamix – dj epps – dj heron
dj big man kelly from 99 jamz
dj gio – dj lamont – dj redness

Photographs by Larry Lacayo of HairTopia at Eden Roc on 11/7/10

Here are some additional photographs by Larry Lacayo of the 4th Annual Wella Color Charm National Model Search also known as, HairTopia: A Perfect Place For Hair at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach on Sunday, November 7, 2010.  This years show aims was to bridge the cultural divide in South Florida’s diversified market while paying homage to beauty from around the globe.  “This is a celebration for local women in the hair and modeling industry because without a doubt there is everlasting beauty and opportunities that go unnoticed and we hope to continue making a difference in our neighboring communities,” said Glynn Jackson, CEO and founder of “The Agency”, which is responsible for producing the show.

Photographs taken by Larry Lacayo to see more of his work go to his website, Shutter Concepts.

iStandard Presents America’s Next Top Single Artist Showcase 11/12/10

America’s Next Top Single Artist Showcase – 11/12 @ 7PM
Living Room

iStandard is proud to be a part of this year’s Miami Music Festival, as we are holding our “America’s Next Top Single” event this Friday Night, November 12th at 7PM at Living Room. 15 up-and-coming artists will perform what they feel is their “single”, backed by one of the nation’s hottest bands – CITY OF GOD. (Check out their newest mixtape, Spaceboi Radio Vol 1. HERE). The winner will receive tracks from Platinum Producers Omen (Drake, Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Mya, etc.), Rsonist of The Heatmakerz (Cam’Rom, Jim Jones, Nelly, etc.), & Royal Flush (Outkast, Big Boi, etc.), as well as many other career changing tools.

So the big “Beast of the Beats IV” event is history. 30 Producers from all over the world ascended upon Webster Hall, hundreds were in attendance, the legendary D-Dot and Rockwilder were honored with the “iStandard iNfluence Award” as well as judged with our good friend Dre McKenzie from G-Unit, but only one producer could come out victorious. Congratulations to TRISTATE, as he came to the table with musicality beyond belief, and a sound that made Rockwilder stand up and say “Your musicianship separated the men from the boys!”

Check out his interview and footage from the show HERE, and make sure to congratulate him!!!

Just as one of our other favorite producers Swizz Beatz says – “On to the next one!”

March of Dimes 9th Annual Building Our Community Awards 12/3/10

March of Dimes 9th Annual ‘Building Our Community’ Awards
12/3/10, 11:00am
Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom
Jungle Island – Treetop Ballroom, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail Miami, FL 33132
www.marchofdimes.com/florida/6864_7105.asp

Some of Miami’s most impactful civic leaders will be honored for their community involvement and commitment to enhancing the quality of life in South Florida at the 9th annual March of Dimes ‘Building Our Community’ Awards luncheon. This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 3rd beginning at 11:00 am in the Treetop Ballroom at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, between downtown Miami and Miami Beach. CBS4 news anchor Shannon Hori, herself a former honoree, will serve as emcee of the event.

The 2010 Humanitarians of the Year exemplify excellence in their respective fields and areas of interest. This year’s honorees include: Mayor Tomás P. Regalado, City of Miami; Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Luis E. Diaz, C.PA., Sharff, Wittmer, Kurtz & Jackson, P.A.; Lauren Harrison Genovese, Community Activist; M. Narendra Kini, M.D., M.H.A., Miami Children’s Hospital; David Lawrence, Jr., Miami Herald former publisher; Benjamin Leon III, Leon Medical Services; Bern Levine, D.V.M., Jungle Island; Jorge A. Plasencia, República; Juan Santamaria, ACS Infrastructure.

Tickets for the luncheon are $125 per person and $1,500 per table. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Angelica Fernandez at (305) 477-1192 or afernandez@marchofdimes.com.

The Luis Morais Pop-N-Shop with Alchemist 12/1-6/10

Luis Morais Partners With Alchemist To Launch A Pop-N-Shop
Pop By the LUIS MORAIS Pop-N-Shop
The LUIS MORAIS Pop-N-Shop
Wednesday December 1, 2010 – Monday December 6, 2010
438 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, Florida

LUIS MORAIS partners with Alchemist,Miami’s most avant-garde boutique, to launch a joint project called Pop-N-Shop as art-loving fashionistas flock to Miami Beach for Art Basel, the most important art show in the United States.

The LUIS MORAIS Pop-N-Shop will also showcase an edited assortment of the newestworks along with extensive selection of LUIS MORAIS designs offered in numerous metals, gemstones and sizes.

Catering to the kid in all of us, the Pop-N-Shop will offer “Surprise Pop-N-Favor Bags”. not surprisingly our lips are sealed and we can’t divulge what will be inside, except to say that LUIS MORAIS trinkets will be included.

Alchemist is a multi-brand fashion boutique dedicated to tastemakers and jetsetters. Located in the heart of Miami Beach, Alchemist offers the very best in luxury retail. The collaboration of the two companies is sure to create a one-stop shopping experience for jewelry, fashion and art aficionados alike.

The LUIS MORAIS line brings unique perspective to the realm of the otherwise ordinary, a fresh look through construction and execution. The trademark style is combining top craftsmanship and luxurious materials with challenging themes drawn from life, symbolism, cultures and nature.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Big Poppa E and the E Band 11/25/10

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Big Poppa E and the E Band
Thursday, November 25, 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.

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid with the Mushy Widmaier Ensemble 11/30/10

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid, with the Mushy Widmaier Ensemble
Tuesday November 30, at 11 PM
Jazid is located at 1342 Washington Ave, South Beach
For more information, call (305) 673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Mushy Widmaier, is a prodigy of Haitian music, born and raised in Port-au Prince. He was completely mesmerized by the black and white suite, the array of tones, timbre’s and notes of the piano during his childhood. It was to become his favorite instrument, and he learned it well.

He is now considered one of the top 10 piano players in the Caribbean, one of its most exceptional masters. The 80’s brought recognition to Mushy and his brother Joel for having infected the Haitian music scene with a highly innovative style known today as the “The School of the New Generation”. Their group, Zekle, became synonymous with a modern jazz sound which includes soft oxygen-like singing, strong melodies, energetic arrangement, meaningful lyrics, keyboard pads and strings elements placed beneath the rhythm section. Mushy also has 150 plus commercial jingles and advertising spots to his credit.

His music has been used to promote the wares of fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Prestige Beer and the major banks in Haiti. Mushy Widmaier is a true scholar, and the very definition of a Renaissance musician. His evolution has led him to the following conclusion;

“Haitian Music is song, classical, roots, dance, contemporary, traditional, jazz and all musical genres originated from the Haitian soul. This variety constitutes the opera of our history.” Mushy

Pearl Sundays At Club O1 11/14/10

Pearl Sundays At Club O1
From Nov 14 To Nov 15 2010, 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 Joe Dert . For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For table and bottle reservations: reservation@clubo1.com

Gartel Couture Art to Wear Premiere 12/3/10

GARTEL Couture Art to Wear Premiere
December 3rd, 2010, 8PM-2AM
NIKKI BEACH
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach 33139
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Digital Media Artist GARTEL changes his “canvas” to high couture and will reveal his latest creation of “Art-to-Wear” custom outfits. GARTEL’s Computer Generated imagery has been challenging the world for the past three decades beckoning all to say, “how does it do it?” The catwalk will be filled with light and flowing fabrics from dresses to bathing suits. Join GARTEL at Nikki Beach on Friday December 3rd from 8PM to 2AM.

Artful DJ Beats by Chilly and Soul P, Special Singer Performance by singer/songwriter M’DELA, Percussion drums, Body Painting, and charity auction of one of a kind GARTEL hand painted bathing suits.

Karen Peterson and Dancers performing Buoyant Dreams 12/11/10

Karen Peterson and Dancers, a non-profit mixed ability dance troupe, will be performing Buoyant Dreams.
Byron Carlyle Theatre
500 71st Street, in Miami Beach
Dec. 11th at 4 and 8 p.m.

The production was created by four well established female artists, who joined forces to create a two-part performance that will ignite the senses with visual and musical artistry.

Buoyant Dreams, choreographed by Karen Peterson, is danced by able and disabled dancers, who explore how they relate to each other through dance and I Will Catch You is a contemporary dancework, choreographed by Joanne Barrett and performed to live jazz by The Wendy Pedersen Jazz Trio.

Visual artist, Maria Lino and Peterson collaborated to create Buoyant Dreams, which uses projected images of the disabled dancers in and out of water as an interactive backdrop to the mixed-ability performance. The dancers and images mirror each other creating a visually stunning and emotionally charged experience for audience members.
Lino had been working on a series about water for about three years when she approached Peterson about an interdisciplinary collaboration related to buoyancy and freedom of the human body in water.

“I explored and documented the possibilities of buoyancy and movement in water of dancers with physical challenges and how they relate to fully-abled dancers in such environments through video and digital media. I experimented with images of varying scale, angles, details and compositions, interweaving them with the choreography of Karen Peterson, creating a closely knitted performance of both disciplines,” said Lino, who won the Cintas Foundation Award in 1975-76 and 1976-77 .

The other half of the performance, titled I Will Catch You will be danced to live music by The Wendy Pedersen Jazz Trio’s newest work, Boy Meets Girl, and choreographed by Barrett , who has been teaching dance for over 24 years and was acknowledged as best dancer of the year by Time Out London.

Barrett’s works will be performed in an intimate setting reminiscent of a smoky jazz lounge, where the audience is meant to feel as if they are part of the performance. And though most of the performance is choreographed, she has created moments where dancers improvise to scatting by singer, Pedersen, or to one of the trio’s instruments – piano, bass and drums.
One of the pieces in I Will Catch You will be performed with the pianist, who will be in the house, close to the audience.

“I am excited about the collaboration and the opportunity to create feeling and imagery based dance structures and dance outbursts to improvised solos by jazz musicians,” said Barrett, who focuses on connecting with space, energy and emotions through precise sculpted movements.
Proceeds from this event will go to Karen Peterson and Dancers, a non-profit mixed ability dance troupe established in 1990. A graduate of The Boston Conservatory, Peterson has received numerous choreographic fellowship awards from Division of Cultural Affairs, Department of State and the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs.

The troupe promotes dance as a multi-cultural and inclusive art form and does extensive community and world outreach through workshops, video lecture demonstrations and performances. The troupe has traveled to places, such as, Trebinje, Bosnia , the VSA International Showcase in Washington D.C. and the Ruth Eckerd Murray Hall in Clearwater.
This season marks 21 years since Petersen founded the mixed-ability troupe and she is optimistic about the group’s future and its many possibilities.

“With able-bodied dancers you have a hundred choices. With disabled dancers there are limitations, but it is these limitations that challenge me and inspire the creative solutions that help us evolve each year,” said Peterson.

Peterson will be holding auditions for dancers in the beginning of next year. For more detailed information call 305-298-5879.

There will be two performances of Buoyant Dreams and I Will Catch You at 4 and 8 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Byron Carlyle Theatre, 500 71st St. There will an after party and fundraiser at the The New Hotel, which is walking distance from the theatre. Tickets are $15 – 25. VIP seating and admission to the after party will be available to $25 ticket holders. Tickets are available at 305-298-5879, at the window in the Byron or Colony Theatres or at www.ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster at 866-448-7849.

Karen Peterson and Dancers’ work is supported by Citizens Interested in the Arts; The Children’s Trust; the City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; the Jewish Communal Fund: Marvin Leibowitz; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami Dade County Board of County Commissioners; The Miami Salon Group; Norton Viney Private Foundation; Robert and Anne Altman, The Mildred Pallas Levenson Dance Foundation and other individual contributors.

SHOCK grand opening 11/11/10

SHOCK grand opening
November 11, 9pm
RSVP to shock@taraink.com
1437 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
shockmiamibeach.com

Imported from the South of France, the 5,000 square-foot venue by European nightlife impresario Julien Manival brings new life to the iconic 1437 Washington Avenue address. Tomorrow’s VIP preview will boast complimentary cocktails by Parisian flair mixologist Alex Tengo (opened Nikki Beach Portugal), sounds by resident international DJ Nico De Andrea (Paris-Cannes) & DJ N’Dy (St. Tropez), and special Circque du Solei-themed performances.

University Of Miami To Partake In Art Miami With Student Exhibition 12/1-5/10

The University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences will partake in Art Miami – what is known as Miami’s premiere anchor fair. Student works will be displayed at the art fair from December 1st to the 5th.

“This is our second year participating at the art fair and displaying student work there,” said Professor Lise Drost, Chair of UM’s Department of Art and Art History. “We recognize the importance of showcasing new talent as does Art Miami. It has led to sales of student work and other show opportunities for them.”

Art Miami kicks off at the Miami Midtown Arts District the first week of December with thousands of collectors, dealers, curators, and artists. Distinguished for its diversity and quality, it showcases the best in modern and contemporary art from 100 international art galleries and prominent art institutions.

For more information, call 305-284-2542 or email mcardoso@miami.edu.

Amazing Sundays Day Brunch At Nikki Beach 11/14/10

Amazing Sundays Day Brunch At Nikki Beach Miami
Nov 14 2010, From 11 AM To 4 PM
NIkki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Join us Every Sunday, Our Award-Winning Sunday Brunch runs from 11a.m. to 4p.m. Come by and check out our all-new waffle station, omelet station, custom pastas, freshly carved meats, sushi station, desserts and more! Enjoy VIP bottle and beverage service or even a massage from any of our lounge beds.
For more information or to book your reservation email: Reservations.miami@nikkibeach.com

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night 11/14/10

DANCING IN MIAMI AT NIKKI MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
From Nov 14 To Nov 15 2010, From 7 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 Sunday night party providing you with the freshest tracks and entertainment. This week line up features Special Guest DJ PATRICK M , Residents DJ Bruno and DJ Armand Pena, For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com

3rd Annual Pay It Forward Charity Food Drive 11/12/10

3rd Annual Pay It Forward Charity Food Drive
11/12/10, 6:00pm-11:00PM
The Surfcomber Hotel-Miami Beach
1717 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL

Miami’s Business Community joins South Florida’s own “Big Mama” in her mission to feed Hundreds of Needy Families this Thanksgiving

South Florida’s unofficial grandmother, Essie Reed, also known as “Big Mama” is set to receive a huge helping hand this Thanksgiving. More than a handful of business owners around Miami are collaborating to host the 3rd annual ‘Pay It Forward Charity Food Drive’, an event aimed at providing ‘Big Mama’ with enough food to feed hundreds of needy families this Thanksgiving. The event will be held this Friday, November 12th from 6:00 to 11:00pm at the Surfcomber hotel located at 1717 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach and is being hosted by the Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel, Creative Healthcare Marketing, Strictly Business Networking Group, The Smack Brothers D.J’s, Y.R. Public Relations and Be So Funky Productions. Non-perishable foods, canned goods and gift cards will be accepted and will directly benefit Big Mama’s Team of Life, Inc, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping South Florida’s youth. Big Mama herself will be at the event.

Not only is the event a massive food collection focused on providing needy families with a nutritious Thanksgiving dinner, but it is also a networking event aimed at celebrating and gathering South Florida’s business community. The celebration will include music by DJ Vidal and DJ Fox- “The Smack Brothers” and a special music set to celebrate the birthday of DJ Bill Kelly, co-founder and director of Winter Music Conference.

All who attend will also enjoy complimentary hors d ‘oeuvres, prize giveaways, half priced drinks until 8pm and reduced valet parking. All media is invited to attend. For more information contact Yvette Rodriguez at 786-390-2577, Yvette@yrpublicrelations.com or Sandra Garcia at 786-488-6538, Sandra@creativehealthmarketing.com.

The Ambassador of France visits Miami 11/11/10

The Ambassador of France visits Miami
November 11th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wolfsonian Museum – 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Florida

www.collectifr.fr/reseaux/laurent-moriceauwww.wolfsonian.org

On Thursday November 11th, his Excellency Pierre Vimont attends a private reception at the Wolfsonian Museum held under the auspices of the Canadian, French and Italian consulates with a sensual time-based performance “Le Vin des Minutes” by French artist Laurent Moriceau (2). 6:00pm-8:00pm

Venue: Wolfsonian Museum- 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito at the Clevelander 11/13/10

In one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year, Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito will go head to head for the Junior Middleweight Title on Saturday, November 13. The Clevelander will be Ocean Drive’s headquarters for all things boxing. Join us for 40 screens of boxing inside the Game On! Sports Bar and 1020 Lounge. General Admission $20 and table are available (events@clevelander.com or 305.532.4006 ext.3515) Rockstar Rewards Members enjoy $10 general admission, $10 pitchers of Budweiser & Bud Light, $5 Jack Daniels and $0.50 Buffalo Wings and $5 off Pelican Garage Parking (1041 Collins Ave.). Don’t have a Rockstar Rewards card? Visit the Gift Shop inside the Clevelander Sports Bar everyday from 5pm to 10pm.

Football at the Clevelander 11/14,15,18/10

Are you ready for some football? The Clevelander is ready to cater to all the die-hard football fans of South Florida for the first week of the regular season. With your Rockstar Rewards card, enjoy $10 pitchers of Budweiser & Bud Light, $5 Jack Daniels and $0.50 Buffalo Wings during every live game. Don’t have a Rockstar Rewards card? Visit the Gift Shop inside the Clevelander Sports Bar everyday from 5pm to 10pm.
Sunday 11/14
Detroit @ Buffalo (1p)
Minnesota @ Chicago (1p)
NY Jets @ Cleveland (1p)
Carolina @ Tampa Bay (1p)
Houston @ Jacksonville (1p)
Cincinnati @ Indianapolis (1p)
Tennessee @ Miami (1p) *** Rockstar Rewards Members receive a free Buffalo Wings and a raffle for an Budweiser Cooler ***
Kansas City @ Denver (4:05p)
Dallas @ NY Giants (4:15p)
Seattle @ Arizona (4:15p)
St. Louis @ San Francisco (4:15p)
N England @ Pittsburgh (8:20p)
Monday 11/15
Philadelphia @ Washington (8:30p)
Thursday 11/18
Chicago @ Miami (8:20p) *** Rockstar Rewards Members receive a free Jack and Coke and a raffle for a tailgate party at a UM game, including a suite for 10 friends***

Miami Heat at the Clevelander 11/11,13,17/10

Bring on the HEAT! Don’t want to cross the bridge? Check out all of the Miami Heat games on any of our 40 HDTVs, inside or out. Every time the Miami Heat takes the court, try our Habanero “Heat” wings, accompanied by a “LeBroshAde” cocktail. With your Rockstar Rewards Members, enjoy $10 pitchers of Budweiser & Bud Light, $5 Jack Daniels and $0.50 Buffalo Wings during every live game. Don¹t have a Rockstar Rewards card? Visit the Gift Shop inside the Clevelander Sports Bar everyday from 5pm to 10pm.
Thursday 11/11
Boston @ Heat (8p)
Saturday 11/13
Toronto @ Heat (7:30p)
Wednesday 11/17
Phoenix @ Heat (7p)

Miami Beach Taquería Tacontento Celebrates Bar Opening With Launch Party 11/11/10

Thursday, November 11 from 6-10 pm
Tacontento Miami Beach
715 N. Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.673.1552
www.tacontento.com

Miami Beach favorite Tacontento invites guests to celebrate the opening of Bar Agave with a party this Thursday, November 11 from 6-10 pm. Guests can enjoy music and entertainment while sipping on complimentary tequila, wine and beer and sampling signature Mexican bites.

Tacontento’s Bar Agave includes a fuchsia silestone bar with antique wood panels from Antigua, Guatemala, adobe bricks on the wall, hand-stitched textiles on the sofas, artisanal bar stools and four large television screens. The bar’s signature element is the massive “angel soplon” (blowing angel) which was handcrafted for the restaurant.

Bar Agave offers guests a stellar collection of handcrafted cocktails and frozen or “on the rocks” margaritas, all made with 100% blue agave tequila. Drinks are sweetened with natural organic agave nectar and employ only fresh and healthy ingredients including fruit purees, herbs and spices.

Tacontento offers Miami Beach an authentic Mexican taquería just off Lincoln Road. The full-service restaurant presents fresh and vibrant Mexican cuisine in a welcoming, fun and festive environment. Tacontento, translated as “be happy” in English, shares its passion for the Mexican food experience with its careful, artisanal preparations of authentic recipes. Tortillas are made onsite at the traditional Comal and an assortment of bright and flavorful salsas are prepared daily. The Miami Beach location of Tacontento serves as the first domestic outpost and flagship for the franchise. The family-owned “franchise with personality” began in the late ‘90s with a taco stand in Guatemala City, Guatemala and has now grown to include over 14 restaurants in Latin America: El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Brazil, Panama and Mexico.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of HairTopia at the Eden Roc on 11/7/10

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of the 4th Annual Wella Color Charm National Model Search also known as, HairTopia: A Perfect Place For Hair at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach on Sunday, November 7, 2010.  This years show aims was to bridge the cultural divide in South Florida’s diversified market while paying homage to beauty from around the globe.  “This is a celebration for local women in the hair and modeling industry because without a doubt there is everlasting beauty and opportunities that go unnoticed and we hope to continue making a difference in our neighboring communities,” said Glynn Jackson, CEO and founder of “The Agency”, which is responsible for producing the show.

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

Photographs of HairTopia at the Eden Roc on 11/7/10

The 4th Annual Wella Color Charm National Model Search also known as, HairTopia: A Perfect Place For Hair at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach on Sunday, November 7, 2010.  This years show aims was to bridge the cultural divide in South Florida’s diversified market while paying homage to beauty from around the globe.  “This is a celebration for local women in the hair and modeling industry because without a doubt there is everlasting beauty and opportunities that go unnoticed and we hope to continue making a difference in our neighboring communities,” said Glynn Jackson, CEO and founder of “The Agency”, which is responsible for producing the show.

New World Symphony Manuel de Falla, Unlikely Seducer 11/13/10

This Saturday, November 13 the New World Symphony will feature a sultry, Latin-inspired classical music concert, “Manuel de Falla, Unlikely Seducer”* at the Lincoln Theatre, preceded by a cocktail hour in the lobby. After the concert, take a stroll down Lincoln Road to the nearby Nespresso Boutique, where our signature “Symphony After Hours” bash will take place.

Upon entering the architecturally-chic Nespresso Boutique, you’ll be transported to a Jazz Club from the 1960’s with a soulful live music performance. Guests will lounge and sip on Nespresso Martinis while enjoying savory bites. The vodka bars will be flowing, courtesy of GREY GOOSE vodka, along with wine provided by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly.

Following the live performance, our DJ will spin remixes of the classics for the rest of the evening, so bring your dancing shoes.
I would love to see you there!

How to join or buy tickets?
1. Contact Stacey Glassman at 305-428-6732 or Julisa Fuste at 305-428-6728 and give them a credit card number to reserve your spot.
2. Or pay online here.

Please guarantee your spot in the new hall, as concerts will sell out quickly. Please note that concert tickets for eight performances, and private events are including in the VIP levels and above.

22nd Annual Festival of Chefs at Nikki Beach 11/22/10

Easter Seals South Florida 22nd Annual Festival of Chefs
Nikki Beach – November 10th, 7 PM to 10 PM
One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Tickets: Individual Tickets @ $100.00

Buy Tickets Here.

Easter Seals South Florida Festival of Chefs is one of South Florida’s longest running and premier charity food and wine events with a wonderful recipe for this year’s celebration. We will start with a large helping of South Florida’s most acclaimed chefs serving up their special delicacies, together with a glorious display of auction items, and a great sampling of wines and champagnes’ to toast this most amazing organization which has been caring for children and adults in Miami-Dade County since 1942.

This year’s 22nd Annual Festival of Chefs will be presented on November 10, 2010 at Nikki Beach on Miami Beach from 7 pm to 10 pm. A special thank you to Executive Chef Michael Gilligan, from KNR Food Concepts at the W South Beach, who will be our Host Chef again this year. Easter Seals South Florida’s culinary arts students will have their own booth.”

Popular Miami-based artist, MANO will provide a variety of his work for the silent auction together with vacation packages with airfare, hotel getaways, and other high-end luxury items.

Proceeds will benefit Easter Seals South Florida which provides services for babies to the elderly.

Connect Mind and Body Workshop 11/20/10

Connect Mind & Body Workshop
Saturday, November 20th, 9am ~ 4am
The Shore Club
1901 Collins Ave
Miami Beach FL
www.connectmindbody.com

Coach Cathy will entertain, challenge your mind and transform your life forever!

Imagine Your Possibilities Now!
Imagine what your life would be like if you had all the tools needed to create the extraordinary life you deserve?

Now is the most important moment of your life!
Today, join thousands of people committing to creating positive, permanent change. Acquire all the tools needed to enrich your life with increased health, energy, vitality, motivation and success!

Don’t wait another unsatisfied moment!
Enroll Now in Coach Cathy’s upcoming workshop aimed at teaching you how to transform your level of energy, reshape your body, your mind and your emotions.
Connect and balance your mind and body to achieve the results you truly desire.

Enroll Now!
www.connectmindbodyonline.com
Email: connectmindbody@live.com

We are proud to have joined forces with the American Cancer Society & Safespace Foundation! A portion of proceeds will be donated to each organization.

Tailored Fridays at Mondrian 11/12/10

Tailored Fridays at Mondrian
Friday, November 12, 2010, 10:00 pm ~ 4:00 am
Sunset Lounge at Mondrian
1100 West Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

http://wefollow.com/erinmiaprtydiva
Tailored Fridays At Sunset Lounge
Mondrian Hotel ~ Miami Beach ~ Florida ~
Fashion :: Music :: Vibe
Hosted By :
Dimitri, Guigo, Erin Mia, Sebastien & Noel
Sounds By Dj Danny Blaze

The Sunset Lounge at Mondrian Hotel in Miami Beach Offers Both Premium Bar & Bottle Service and Features South Florida’s Renoun DJ’s Spinning Dance, House, R&B and Hip-Hop Grooves Till 4am, Entertaining South Florida’s Upscale, Elite and Celebrity Crowd Every Friday Night.

Tailored Fridays at The Sunset Lounge Offers Special Pricing Packages for Birthday, Bachelor/ Bachelorette, Anniversary or Celebration of Your Choice. We Also Specialize in Launch Parties and Private Celebrity Parties. Additional Entertainment of all Kinds is Available Upon Request.

Charity Functions and Networking Groups are Always Welcome.

Accommodations at The Decadent Mondrian Hotel Upon Request

For Table Reservations, Guest List & Bookings Please Contact:

Erin Mia Milchman
Direct: 954.232.0772

Bring a Friend to a Yoga Class for Free at Brownes and Co until 11/25/10

Bring a Friend to a Yoga Class for Free at Brownes & Co.
Now Until November 25th, According to Schedule
Brownes & Co.
841 Lincoln Road, Second Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Schedule.

Bring a friend to a Yoga class at Brownes & Co. until Thanksgiving and his/her session will be complimentary!

Please view the flier for more details!

Below you will find the link to the class schedule:

Schedule.

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid with Jowee Omicil and the Core 11/23/10

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid, with Jowee Omicil and the Core
Tuesday, November 23, from 11 PM – 2 AM
Jazid is located at 1342 Washington Avenue, South Beach
For more information call 305-673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and educator, Joseph (“Jowee”) Omicil a native of Montreal, deeply rooted in the island of Haiti, primarily plays the saxophone. He plays his wind instruments in a poetic and harmonious style. Sonny Rollins and many other jazz greats such as Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and Miles Davis influenced his sound.

An alumnus of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston where he majored in Music Education, Jowee Omicil brings to his craft innovation and a new development in the music that he creates. He later went on to further his education as he entered the Thelonius Monk Institute among the 20 “hand-picked” around the US and was featured on BET Jazz.

After Berklee, Jowee began to work at Mission Hill School, Boston as the Chair of the Music Department. He held this position for four years while performing with his group “The Core” during his free time. He also created and developed the curriculum for the woodwind and brass department at Bronx Preparatory Charter School and taught there for three years.

As a philanthropist and educator, he often conducts workshops and master classes intended for youths. Jowee Omicil the activist use his gifts wisely, always rallying the youth with “stop the violence” and “stay in school” messages and has been able to save many young lives by means of music. He devoted many hours helping young people as a tutor and mentor for their musical growth at Roland Hayes School of Music in Boston.

Throughout his career, he has shared stage or collaborated with artists such as Kenny Garrett, Branford Marsalis, Black Dada, Beethova Obas, Richard Bona, Marcus Miller, Pharoah Sanders, Lionel Loueke, to name a few.

In 2006, Jowee released his first CD entitled “Let’s Do This” which takes you wherever you want to go. His new CD “Roots & Grooves”, to be released in November, takes you where Jowee wants to take you. As he describes it…”in Roots & Grooves, you will get afro-funky with it in a jazzy and groovy way. BASH!!!”

Artcenter/South Florida Sugar Rush For Basel Opening 12/1/10

Artcenter/South Florida’s Sugar Rush For Basel:
Presenting Good N’ Plenty Exhibit And Sweet Jesus Installation
Opening Night December 1, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

William Cordova, Luis Gisbert, Edouard Duval Carrie, Alex Heria and More Break Out for
25 Years of Outstanding Contemporary Art

ArtCenter/South Florida is proud to celebrate Art Basel Miami Beach with eye candy galore. Presenting Good N’ Plenty, a group show featuring current and alumni artists-in-residence at the main gallery located at 800 Lincoln Road; and Sweet Jesus, an installation by Alex Heria about religion bedazzled in the second floor windows of 924 Lincoln Road. The opening reception is slated for Wednesday, December 1, 2010 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., and works will be on view through January 2, 2011. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

Good N’ Plenty
800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach
Good n’ Plenty is a spotlight on ArtCenter/South Florida artists, from the first year the organization opened its doors until today. Established in 1984 by a small group who envisioned a cultural renaissance in a then-blighted and vacant avenue, this exhibit aptly coincides with ArtCenter’s 25th year and the 50th anniversary of Lincoln Road Mall by paying homage to past and current artists-in-residence with their most recent works. Good N’ Plenty is curated by alumni Kristen Thiele, who witnessed the non-profit’s development since its inception when her mother, Shirley Henderson, joined as one of its first artists-in-residence.

Participants include founding artist Ellie Schneiderman; luminaries William Cordova and Luis Gisbert; Haitian Diaspora artist and community leader Edouard Duval Carrie; Brandon Opalka; TMsisters; Gavin Perry; Beatriz Monteavaro; Carlos De Villasante; David Packer; David Rohn; Diane Hanson; Franklin Einspruch; Jenny Brillhart; Jonathan Peck; Joshua Levine; Juan Carballo; Julie Davidow; Kerry Phillips; Kristen Thiele; Luisa Basnuevo; Sara Stites; Shirley Henderson; Susan Lee Chun; Tawnie Silva; Vickie Pierre; Vincent Hemphill; William Keddell and Yolanda Sanchez.

Sweet Jesus by Alex Heria
Second Floor Windows, 924 Lincoln Road between Jefferson and Michigan Avenues, Miami Beach

Blending religious iconography with jewels, glitter and gold, mixed media artist Alex Heria illustrates the age-old relationship between Catholicism and money with visual effects and photography, found objects and carnival lighting. The bold installation will be on view in the second floor windows of ArtCenter’s 924 Lincoln Road property, creating a heavenly, tricked-out arch above the primary entranceway.

Additional happenings at ArtCenter/South Florida during the week of Art Basel Miami Beach include:

· “Gift of Art” – ArtCenter’s 40 artists-in-residence have created limited edition prints that will be available free of charge to visitors with vouchers. Vouchers will be distributed at the opening event on Wednesday, December 1, 2010.

· “Art Dummy” by David Rohn – Artist David Rohn will perform an interactive piece centered on his experience with Facebook.

· Good N’ Plenty Brunch – On Sunday, December 5, from noon to 3:00 p.m., meet the artists and curator Kristen Thiele for brunch at 800 Lincoln Road where coffee, chocolate and pastries will be served.

· Artist studios – ArtCenter’s artist-in-residence studios located at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road will be open to visitors. Walk-ins welcome; for more information visit http://artcentersf.org/_artists/artists.php.

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 Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. For further information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

Exhibitions and programs at ArtCenter/South Florida are made possible through grants from the Miami-Dade county Department of cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs council, the Miami-Dade mayor and Board of County Commissioners; The Children’s Trust; the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council; the City of Miami Beach Community Development Block Grant Program; the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners; the State of Florida, Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council; the Dade Community Foundation and the Chestler Family Fund at Dade Community Foundation; ArtéCity; Target and Walgreens.

A Night in Miami Beach with a good surprise By Betty Alvarez

On my usual roundabouts of events, I decided to concentrate this time in Miami Beach. First on my list was the launch of Money Clip Direct South Beach at Chez Badeaux salon on Alton Road. Money Clip Direct is a beautifully designed coupon book that is delivered to homes all throughout South Florida, filled with exclusive offers designed to save all of us money. Chez Badeaux was honored to open its doors to its neighbors and surrounding businesses as there was music and great food provided by King Kone. It gave all visitors the opportunity to have a glimpse of this wonderful salon and the services it provides.

Next on my agenda, I headed to D. Rodriguez Cuba at Hotel Astor on Washington Avenue for the Voices Against Brain Cancer Kick Off Celebration. Mano Lichtenstein, founder of VABC and Chef Douglas Rodriguez hosted this celebration alongside some of VABC Ambassadors. VABC toasted the launch of the Florida Chapter featuring the sounds of Conjunto Progreso. This event was also in celebration of the upcoming Sounding Off For a Cure concert to be held on February 11, 2011. The cocktail reception which included many Miami and Miami Beach socialites started with delectable cocktails and passed appetizers that only D. Rodriguez Cuba is known for. Later on, the restaurant area turned into one big dance floor as the guests moved to the rhythms of Conjunto Progreso and Voice Against Brain Cancer thanked the invited guest for a wonderful evening supporting a great cause.

After I left the great fundraiser, I went to the Grand Opening of Coltorti on Lincoln Road. The store celebrated their storied 75 year history in Italy by welcoming invited guest to their new store in Miami. When I entered the store, I was amazed of all the good fashion that it had. Their motto is to bring the Coltori way re-interpreted into Miami chic. According to Marzio Torcianti, Coltorti Managing Director, “The Miami woman is certainly carving out her own place in fashion…much in the same way you look at a New Yorker or Parisian.” Coltorti will become a great resource to the Miami woman who wants to dress Miami Chic. With exclusive arrangements for pieces from coveted design house such as Moncler and Viannet, Coltorti will definitely be one store that you don’t want to miss.

My last stop was a surprise, as I have heard through the grapevine that there was a hotel opening, so I wandered to downtown Miami and low and behold, I discovered that it was the JW Marriott Marquis Grand Opening. Unfortunately, when I arrived, most of the guests were already leaving but the action was still going inside. So I took the elevator to the 19th Floor and to my surprise, the party was still going. In one of the beautifully decorated ballrooms there was a basketball court where guests in their tuxedos and dresses where still playing up some hoops. In another room, rich desserts and expresso were being served. As I passed the pool table in that area, I encountered a virtual bowling alley where guests were hitting a strike one after another. In another adjacent room, other guests were enjoying a good round of virtual golf. The hotel and its amenities were amazing. It was a great night even though the great stars were gone but it gave me an appreciation of the hotel after all the commotion was gone.

All in all it was a great night and after that I headed back home where a warm bed was welcoming me and looking forward to another great night out in the town!

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Vogue Lounge at Art Basel Shopping Event 12/1-3/10

Vogue Lounge at Art Basel Shopping Event
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 – Friday, December 3, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
*Cocktail reception on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP: Vogue@taraink.com

The Vogue Lounge at Art Basel

A spectacular three days of fashion, beauty and lifestyle trends presented by Trina Turk, Sam Edelman, bebe, Canon, Curve Boutique, Shari Liu Handbags Honey Child, the American Cancer Society and Latisse®.

Vogue will bring the chic sensibility and rich cultural heritage of Miami alive at The Raleigh Hotel for Art Basel 2010 with cocktail parties, shopping, and music by South Florida’s stylish female DJ duo, Ess & Emm.

An opening evening of champagne reception will kick-off the 3-day fete on Wednesday, December 1 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Each day the lounge will be open from noon to 9:00 p.m., where guests are invited to shop and preview the season’s most inspiring fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands.

PooL Art Fair Miami Beach 12/3-5/10

Pool Art Fair
Carlton Hotel
1433 Collins Avenue
Miami, FL 33139
www.poolartfair.com
Vernissage Friday December 3rd
6pm Live concert by Pocket of Lollipops
Open Bar in artist rooms
8pm DJ Trace. Number 1 NE
Specialty Drinks Open Bar in lobby
Exhibition open daily Dec 3, 4 & 5, 2010 3pm to 10 pm

Admission
$20 donation on opening night
$10 donation exhibition days
Click here for VIP RSVP
or click here to RSVP on FaceBook

PROGRAM
Live Performance by Pocket of Lollipops
Party with DJ Trace.1NE
Open bar in lobby and artist’s rooms
Special Guest Zulema Griffin
30+ International Artists
Group exhibition curated by Adrienne Outlaw
Bu2 Suite

Frere Independent is proud to present the sixth edition of the PooL Art Fair in Miami Beach. Slated for December 3, 4 & 5, 2010 at the Carlton Hotel, PooL is the only exhibition to present great, unrepresented artists during Art Basel Miami Beach.

The simple, modest approach of the PooL Art Fair offers an exciting alternative to the “Art Fair” experience for dealers and collectors as well as the general public. PooL’s purpose is to create a meeting ground for outstanding artists, primarily those who do not yet have gallery representation. Contemporary art dealers, artist agents, emerging galleries, artists’ collectives, and non-profit organizations are also invited to apply to participate as exhibitors. The fair serves as an invaluable resource for the artistic community and the general public.

Our organization is committed to present to the world, talented artists that do not yet have representation. Frere Independent offers artists the opportunity to be a part of the unique and important cultural environment that manifests during Art Basel Miami Beach. It is also an opportunity for gallery owners, curators and other art enthusiasts to discover artists that are not shown in the other art fairs. Finally, artists are able to sell works while expanding their network as well as receiving invitations to exhibit or create site-specific works.

We select artists whose works are original, and challenging. Exhibiting artists use hotel guest rooms to display their work creating a unique and personal setting. We ask that they share with the public their most recent works.

The following artists will be participating:
Room 109: Aby Hassani
Room 110: Kevin Berlin
Room 114: Leander D’Ambrosia & Dore Page, Artists, Joanne Breslin, Curator
Room 115: Dan Pottick
Room 116 : Karim Marquez
Room 117: Pat Falco
Room 119: Kristina Arnold, Sher Fick, Jeanette May, Lindsay Obermeyer, Adrienne Outlaw, Libby Rowe, Sadie Ruben, Artists, Adrienne Outlaw, Curator
Room 121: Elizabeth Sowell-Zak & Jessica Damen
Room 122: Chiézo
Room 123: Mike Piergrossi
Room 124: Ysabel Le May
Room 125: Terrenceo Hammond, Ana Macarthur, D.H. Peligro, Jean Petion, Artists, Marc Lambert, Curator
Room 126: Bob Clyatt
Room 127: Xanda McCagg
Room 128: Marina Reiter
Room 129: Christophe Cartier
Room 208 : Ingrid-Johanna Koops
Room 209: Bu2 Lounge
Room 210: Geoffrey Baris
Room 211: David Melian

Special Video Presentation in the lobby by Zulema Griffin, fashion designer & filmmaker

Live concert from 6pm
POCKET OF LOLLIPOPS
Their musical genre as sophisticated punk rock, their sound is noisy but organized, thoughtful and melodic. Visual art and Indie musical performance group Pocket of Lollipops brings together the talents of husband and wife team Tony and Maite performing at the Vernissage.

Party with DJ Trace.1NE from 8pm
DJ Trace.1NE will be performing from 8 pm in the lobby of the Carlton Hotel. An avid student of Hip Hop growing up and self described eclectic, he caught a local buzz during Ultra ’09 after spinning for the Scratch DJ booth opening many doors and building a good rep with every new opportunity. Sticking to the script, Dj Trace.1NE continues to let history live, spinning on classic vinyl turntables, and keeping a diverse/open format.

Special guest : Zulema Griffin
Zulema Griffin of Deux Conceptualiste Noir
Projected Movement 1, 2010
Single-Channel Video; 5:30 shown on Four Plasma screens in lobby
Deux Conceptualiste Noir invites Kenya (Robinson) to wear their designs, pose and walk around parts of New York City, partly associated with established worlds of finance and European culture, such as Wall Street and Lincoln Center. The performance is inspired by Frantz Fanon’s seminal work Black Skin,White Masks that scrutinizes the psychological impact of blackness in predominantly white cultures. The work therefore suggests a critical reading of the feelings of dependency and inadequacy through fashion and body language.

Outlaw will be in Miami at the PooL Art Fair with TAKE CARE, a group show of seven artists making work about biomedical ethics in the 21st Century. TAKE CARE is in Suite 119 at the Carlton Hotel. Kristina Arnold, Sher Fick, Jeanette May, Lindsay Obermeyer, Adrienne Outlaw, Libby Rowe, Sadie Ruben
Also Dec. 2 – 5 Adrienne Outlaw will distribute, free to the public, 100 limited edition Enhancer viewfinders in public locations throughout Miami. As part of a multi-phase artwork addressing the ethics of pharmacological neuroenhancement, Outlaw has distributed some 400 of these brain-shaped, viewfinders in such places as Bangkok, Sao Paulo, Santiago, Copenhagen, Berlin, Costa Rica, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and now Miami.
Adrienne Outlaw grounds her interdisciplinary practice in a rigorous commitment to craft.
Her often interactive work is informed by ethical issues developing with the rapid advancement of biotechnology. She is the recipient of grants, awards, and fellowships from such places as the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation, Tennessee Arts Commission, and the Virginia Center for Creative Arts.
As part of her practice, Outlaw also writes, curates and runs programs for artists. She holds a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MLAS from Vanderbilt University.

We are excited to announce the Bu2 Suite at the Carlton Hotel during this year’s edition of the PooL Art Fair in Miami Beach. Bu2 is a program of Frere Independent that aims at extending opportunity for Artists and Collectors to sell and acquire art works online. This year in Miami Beach these artworks will be on view at the site of the fair and on the website as well.
Access to the Bu2 suite will be available to all-access cardholders to relax and enjoy complimentary Nespresso and wine and look at a selection of Art Work for sale.
Artworks will be available for acquisition online this Friday.

Kristine Mills to perform in 3 showcases for the Miami Music Festival 11/12-13/10

Kristine Mills, Houston’s Award Winning Vocalist And Songwriter To Perform In The Miami Music Festival With Brazilian Bassist And Composer, Diogo Brown.

Fri, November 12, 9:00pm
Van Dyke Jazz Showcase w/Diogo Olivera + Band

Fri, November 12, 12:00am
Transit Lounge singer/songwriter showcase w/ Diogo Olivera + Band

Sat, November 13
The Globe Jazz Showcse

The Miami Music Festival is a significant platform to showcase her songwriting and performance skills to an international audience of music professionals, media and fans. In 2009, the festival entertained 18,000 people with 270 acts across 75 shows and 25 stages. This November, the Miami Music Festival will serve as the centerpiece of “Live Music Month in Miami”, the city’s cooperative effort to support live music and emerging artists. For more information, please visit www.miamimusicfestival.org. Kristine will share the stage with Brazilian-born, Miami-based bassist and composer, Diogo Brown and his band.
www.kristinemillsmusic.com

Amazing Sundays Day Brunch At Nikki Beach Miami 11/7/10

Amazing Sundays Day Brunch At Nikki Beach Miami
From Nov 7 2010, From 11 am to 4 pm
NIKKI BEACH MIAMI
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
WWW.NIKKIBEACH.COM

Join us Every Sunday, Our Award-Winning Sunday Brunch runs from 11a.m. to 4p.m. Come by and check out our all-new waffle station, omelet station, custom pastas, freshly carved meats, sushi station, desserts and more! Enjoy VIP bottle and beverage service or even a massage from any of our lounge beds.
For more information or to book your reservation email: Reservations.miami@nikkibeach.com

Vanidades presents Magia de La Moda at Bass Museum

On October 22, Vanidades’ hosted its annual ‘Magia de la Moda’ fashion show at the Bass Museum.
Presented by beauty giants CoverGirl and Pantene, the show featured looks by Luca Luca, Trina Turk, Elie Tahari, Ina Soltani, Laundry by Shelly Segal and Trina Turk, to name just a few.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Peru, Peru Taste of Peru

The food of the Andes was showcased, for the first time, at the First Annual Taste of Peru on October 23 – 24 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The show organizers, World Trade Center Miami, partnered with the Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce of South Florida (PACCSF) to bring this new element to fruition, which includes cuisine-related activities such as an inauguration cocktail, seminars, dance performances, contests, tastings and cooking demos.

In recent years, Peruvian food has become a global cuisine and is the new darling of the culinary world. In Miami, Florida alone, there’s an estimated 135 Peruvian restaurants. Julio Rodriguez, President of the PACCSF, has made it his mission to promote the innovation and sophistication of the foods and beverages of his native Peru. In addition to the festivities, Mr. Rodriguez organized two types of seminars. The first, hosted by a renowned Peruvian Chef, which focused on special ingredients, chef secrets, recipes and other like topics. The latter seminar spolighted how to successfully launch a Peruvian food & beverage business.

The PACCSF debuted the Peruvian Pavilion. According to Rodriguez, eight companies exhibited at the Peruvian Pavilion with coffees, Piscos, beverages, seafood and other food products. “Peru has 84 of 104 ecosystems that exist in the world making its ingredients and dishes as varied as the imagination itself,” said Rodriguez.

“Given the Free Trade Agreement between Peru and the United States, working closely with Peru was a natural choice,” said Charlotte Gallogly, President of the World Trade Center Miami. “The participation of countries like Peru underscores the scope and reach of our trade show as we become more and more international and continue to contribute to cross-border trade.”

For more information on future events, contact the PACCSF at 786-290 2899 / info@peruchamberusa.com.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Ocean Drive Mixologist Masters at the Raleigh 2010 11/7/10

Ocean Drive Magazine Invites You To Experience
Mixologist Masters 2010
Sunday, November 7th, 2-5PM
The Raleigh
1775 Collins Avenue

RSVP to Mixologistmaster@oceandrive.com

Come join Benedectine, Corzo Tequila, Grey Goose Vodka, Martini and Oxley Gin
as South Florida’s best mixologists and bartenders compete in a one-of-a-kind event in celebration of the art of the cocktail. Using innovative ingredients and luxury brands, competitors will be put through a series of challenges that will ignite their creativity and passion.

See who comes out on top and who will be crowned this year’s Mixologist Master.

Lexus Listening Lounge Sophia Del Carmen at the Miami Auto Show 11/5-14/10

Vitamin C & Vida Lexus Present
Lexus Listening Lounge
at the Miami Auto Show
November 5th – 14th
Featuring Live Latin Music & Complimentary DJ Lessons
Miami Beach Convention Center . 1901 Convention Drive . Miami Beach
Email RSVP@yourvitaminc.com to RSVP to this event. All guests will be invited to attend the Official Lexus Listening Lounge Closing Party.
Premieres Friday, November 5th with a live performance by Sophia Del Carmen

Friday . NOV 5th
› Sophia Del Carmen
Performance at 7:30pm
Meet/Greet at 8:30pm

Saturday . Nov 6th
› Big Bounce
Performance at 6:30pm
Meet / Greet at 7:30pm
› Dj Miguel G.
DJ Lessons 11:30am-4:30pm

Sunday . Nov 7th
› PALO!
Performance at 6:30pm
Meet / Greet at 7:30pm
› Dj Efx
DJ Lessons 11:30am-4:30pm

Monday . Nov 8th
› Dj Ariel Assault
DJ Lessons 3pm-8pm

Tuesday . Nov 9th
› Dj Miguel G.
DJ Lessons 3pm-8pm

Wednesday . Nov 10th
› Dj Efx
DJ Lessons 3pm-8pm

Thursday . Nov 11th
› Afrokumbe
Performance at 7:30pm
Meet / Greet at 8:30pm
› Dj Ariel Assault
DJ Lessons 2pm-5pm

Friday . Nov 12th
› Origen
Performance at 7:30pm
Meet / Greet at 8:30pm
› DJ MIGUEL G.
DJ Lessons 2pm-5pm

Saturday . Nov 13th
› Xperimento
Performance at 6:30pm
Meet / Greet at 7:30pm
› DJ EFX
DJ Lessons 11:30am-4:30pm

Sunday . Nov 14th
› Suenalo
Performance at 6:30pm
Meet / Greet at 7:30pm
› Dj Ariel Assault
DJ Lessons 11:30am-4:30pm

For more info visit www.yourvitaminc.com

Experience the Lexus Listening Lounge at the Miami Auto Show showcasing Miami’s emerging and popular musical artists. Performances and Meet & Greets throughout the week, while previewing more than 1,000 of the industry’s latest vehicles for the upcoming year on display by auto manufacturers.

Creative Conversation 2010 11/9/10

CREATIVE CONVERSATION 2010
Every year, in honor of National Arts & Humanities Month, Americans for the Arts partners with emerging leaders from across the country to host Creative Conversations.
Tuesday, Nov 9, 2010
9am-12noon
Art Deco Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida

Light breakfast and networking
Program is free with your reservation. Space is limited!
Click here to RSVP or call (305) 375-4634
Arts Advocacy:
Take it to the Next Level
Featuring:
Katy Sorenson, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 8
Mayte Canino, Public Affairs Coordinator / Planned Parenthood of South Florida & the Treasure Coast
Mara Leventhal, Senior Project Manager/ LSN Partners

Are you a young and/or new arts administrator?
Do you want to connect with other young arts professionals?
Come learn how to be an effective advocate and meet your fellow arts professionals in Miami-Dade County!

About the Speakers
Commissioner Katy Sorenson (District 8), representing southern Miami-Dade County since 1994 has been an outspoken advocate for her community and all of Miami-Dade County. Commissioner Sorenson’s District encompasses more than 170,000 residents of diverse backgrounds, includes three cities, and a significant portion of the agricultural lands of the County. She has worked diligently to enhance the quality of life for South Miami-Dade through wise economic and growth management policies, crime prevention initiatives, and protection of the region’s environmental resources. She has been a staunch advocate for human rights, a champion of regional cooperation, a leader in child welfare issues, and a promoter of the arts.

Mara Leventhal is a Senior Project Manager at LSN Partners, a government relations firm located in Miami Beach. Mara’s professional experience includes work in media, non-profit organizations and politics. Since moving to Miami, Mara has freelanced for the Miami New Times; planned events and managed communications for the Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade; and served as a campaign manager for a state senate race during the 2008 election. At LSN Partners, Ms. Leventhal is frequently in contact with elected officials and their senior staff. She has created materials for LSN’s clients to present to Governors and members of Congress.

Mayte Canino is a Public Affairs Coordinator with Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast. She began her career working for political campaigns and eventually worked for a member of Congress from Puerto Rico. Upon returning to Miami, Ms. Canino ran many political campaigns including Jim Davis’ campaign where she served as his Hispanic media spokesperson and the Director of the Hispanic field campaign. Before dedicating her career to non-profit organizations, she served as the legislative aide to Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

What is the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders?
The Miami Emerging Arts Leaders is a leadership development initiative of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs to identify and cultivate the next generation of arts leaders in our community. This program is modeled after a successful emerging leader program initiated in 1999 by Americans for the Arts (www.americansforthearts.org), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America.

Who are Miami Emerging Arts Leaders?
The Miami Emerging Arts Leaders are young and/or new arts administrators, generally under 35 and/or with less than 5 years of experience in arts management. Emerging Leaders share the desire to enhance their leadership capacity and the drive to develop innovative, effective and responsible management practices.

How do I participate?
Contact Liliana Hernandez-Constenla at 305-375-4634 or click here to join the mailing list for event notices. The Miami Emerging Arts Leaders meet monthly for events, meetings and workshops at various cultural venues throughout Miami-Dade County.

111 NW 1 ST, Suite 625 Miami, Florida 33128
t 305.375.4634
f 305.375.3068
www.miamidadearts.org
Michael Spring, Director

Silvano Monasterios and the Fourth World Ensemble 11/11/10

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Silvano Monasterios and the Fourth World Ensemble
Thursday November 11, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke
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. In 1989, he traveled to Miami, Florida to participate at the Miami Jazz Festival. 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 Arts 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 Monasterios.

Jazz at Jazid with Troy Roberts NuJive 11/9/10

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid, with Troy Roberts’ NuJive
Tuesday November 9, at 11 PM.
Jazid, 1342 Washington Ave, South Beach
For more information, call (305) 673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

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 has not only just released his third album, The XenDen Suite – an 8-part composition for jazz quartet and string quartet – but also his first DVD – a live concert performance of The XenDen Suite.
Troy leads the exciting nu-jazz project, The NuJive Collective, 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.

Recent Awards
2010
Perth Jazz Society Member’s Choice Award
Perth Jazz Society Best Jazz Performance Award (Troy Roberts Double Quartet)
Downbeat Student Music Award – Jazz Soloist

2009
WAMI Award – Best Original Jazz Act
Finalist in the Wangaratta Jazz Saxophone Competition.

2008
Performance on Grammy-nominated album, ‘The Magician’
Semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition
WAMI Award – Best Original Jazz Act

Reflection Series presents A Mid-Day Soirée 11/14/10

Reflection Series presents A Mid-Day Soirée
11/14/2010, 3:00 pm
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Ave.
Miam, FL
www.bassmuseum.org

Violinist Gil Morgenstern’s critically acclaimed Reflections Series launches its 2010-2011 season with A Mid-Day Soirée at the Bass Museum of Art. The concert takes us inside the celebrated Parisian salon of famed salonière Winnaretta Singer, heiress to the Singer Sewing Machine fortune. Inspired by the Bass Museum of Art’s own salon, the Taplin Gallery, Mr. Morgenstern has programmed a fascinating array of important works that were commissioned by or dedicated to Ms. Singer, or premieres that took place at her salon. The concert includes music by Ravel, Fauré, Stravinsky, Debussy, de Falla, and Schubert. Mr. Morgenstern will be joined by soprano Deborah Selig and pianist Hiromi Fukuda.

Tickets: $15 members & $25 non-members
Series season tickets: $40 members & $65 non-members at 305.673.7530

Seventh Annual Masters Mystery Art Show 12/1/10

NEW for Art Basel Opening Night: Seventh Annual Masters’ Mystery Art Show Dec. 1 at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Features Collectible Canvas Totes Created by 25 Top Designers Art and Fashion Unite to Benefit Florida International University Masters in Fine Arts Program
December 2, 2010, 12 to 7 p.m.
Ritz-Carlton South Beach
One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 USA

Thursday, December 2- 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.- 7th annual Masters’ Mystery Art Show. Join the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Lionstone Development, bohemians, royalty, fashion designers, socialites and international art lovers to a one-of-a kind event. Original 6×9-inch works of art created by renowned artists and signed only on the back to reveal the name after their sale. The mystery creates an artistic “whodunit”. Guest will also enjoy a spectacular silent auction of one-of-a kind Tote bags created by the world’s most renowned Designers. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Florida International University Master’s in Fine Arts program. The seventh annual Masters’ Mystery Art Show (MMAS),will open Art Basel, Wednesday, December 1 with a private, evening cocktail reception at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach.

www.mastersmystery.com

Pearl Sundays At Club O1 11/7/10

PEARL SUNDAYS AT CLUB O1
From Nov 7 to Nov 8 2010, 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 Joe Dert . For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For table and bottle reservations: reservation@clubo1.com

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night 11/6/10

DANCING IN MIAMI AT NIKKI MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
From Nov 7 to Nov 8 2010, From 7 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 Sunday night party providing you with the freshest tracks and entertainment. This week line up features Special Guest DJ SAM ZARIF , Residents DJ Bruno and DJ Armand Pena, For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com

Masters of the Mix 11/4/10

Masters of the Mix
November 4, 2010, 9pm-5am
Lux Miami Beach
1439 Washington Ave. Miami Beach Fl 33139
Website.

Smirnoff proudly presents Masters of the Mix Miami Premiere …Live Dj battle featuring 6 of Miami’s Top Djs… Performances by Dj Irie & Dj Cheapshot
for Guest list or Table reservations: rsvp@Luxmiamibeach.com

Smirnoff Presents: Master of the Mix- Miami Premiere
Miami, FL / Nov 4, 2010 SMIRNOFF® hosts South Florida’s tastemaker set for a second time this fall with another exciting event, bursting with top talent. This Thursday, November 4th, Lux Nightclub (1437 Washington Ave., Miami Beach) proudly hosts the premiere event for the new reality television show, Master of the Mix. The event will feature highlights from the first episode, performances by DJ Cheapshot (LA) and DJ Irie (MIA) and a local DJ battle featuring guest judge and 4x DMC World Champion, DJ Craze.

The Master of the Mix Miami premiere event crew competing for the ultimate local DJ title includes:
• A-train
• Cardi
• J Felix
• Kid Nemsis
• Mr. Sandman
• Supersede

The event will also feature tasting stations for all those who missed out on the People’s Challenge at Grand Central, where Smirnoff was chosen over the competition by 2 out of 3 attendees. Doors open at 9pm and complimentary Smirnoff cocktails including “The Equalizer” will be offered to guests until midnight.

About the Show: The new original competition series MASTER OF THE MIX will be hosted by award-winning producer Just Blaze, the show takes the world’s most popular DJs and challenges them to compete for the title of MASTER OF THE MIX, take home $250,000 in cash and prizes, including a custom-made SMIRNOFF bottle. The competing cast includes: DJ Jazzy Joyce, DJ Mars, DJ Rap, DJ Revolution, Rich Medina, DJ Scratch and DJ Vikter Duplaix.

Upscale Fridays Grand Opening of VIU Fridays at Club50 Brickell 11/5/10

Upscale Fridays Grand Opening of VIU Fridays at Club50 Brickell
Time Friday at 10:00pm – Saturday at 3:30am
Location Club 50, The Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL

Fabian along with LMG is proud to present his new venture in nightclubs starting this
Friday November 5th
We are unveiling a new night on Friday nights at Club50
With World Beats (Main Room) and sexy house music (Pool Side)
Two rooms Indoor and outdoor areas with a fantastic view and the most sophisticated cocktails & atmosphere

CLUB50 is located at the 50th floor of The Viceroy Hotel in Brickell ave
For table reservations please e-mail MiamiFabian@hotmail.com in advance
786.942.2097
KnowYouKnow
Experience VIU at Club50 Friday Nov 5th 2010
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Must Rsvp 786.942.2097

Eden Creates Culinary Paradise In South Beach

eden South Beach
210 23rd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Open seven days a week, serving brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 12:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The kitchen is open throughout the day with bar menus being offered from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily and after dinner service until 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. For special bookings and advance reservations, please call 305.397.8760. For more information, please visit www.edensouthbeach.com.

SIP.TASTE.DRINK.DISCOVER. South Florida residents are about to be lured into temptation with the arrival of eden South Beach, a new “garden-to-table” eatery in the heart of Miami Beach. The locavore-inspired, Seasonal American restaurant, bar and lounge will restore the historic building at 210 23rd Street to reflect the mood of its lush, wilderness-like atmosphere, where all inhibitions are lost and eating from the garden is considered a standard, not a sin.

With the quintessence of paradise and the modern attitude of South Beach, owners Kelley Jones, acclaimed chef Christopher Lee, nightlife magnate Chuck Schafer and local entrepreneur Lawrence Rizzo are set to arouse South Florida’s dining and nightlife scene with something new to DISCOVER.

“We wanted to create a destination where guests can enjoy food, DRINK, nightlife and culture – all in one space,” said co-owner Jones, a hospitality industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience. “We are proud to debut our concept in Miami; the location, energy and vibe made it the obvious choice for eden.”

The executive chef is James Beard Award-winning and Top Chef Masters alum Christopher Lee, known best for his artfully presented and refined take on national cuisine. The extensive menu, a combination of “New American Classics,” farm- and garden-fresh ingredients and artisan products at their seasonal peak, features simplicity at its finest.

“We’ve created a menu that revives traditional American favorites with modern interpretations that are inventive, yet restrained,” said Lee. “We want the menu to be approachable for everyone – simple yet vibrant with bright, bold TASTEs.”

eden South Beach’s menu is divided into three offerings: Temptations, 1st Courses and Main Courses. Temptations, plates meant for sharing, include Grilled Littleneck Clams with chile butter and toasted breadcrumbs ($12) and Blackened Chicken Quesadillas with avocado, pico de gallo and caramelized pineapple ($11). 1st Courses excite the palate with Crispy Calamari seasoned with curry and Thai sesame dressing and sprinkled with toasted coconut ($13), as well as Heirloom Tomatoes with house-made burrata cheese, pesto and aged balsamic ($12) and Beef Carpaccio with arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese, pickled onions and drizzled with a truffle dressing ($18). Main Course dishes boast the best of Florida’s local and seasonal offerings and include Seared Yellowfin Tuna with aji amarillo, ratatouille and a warm orange vinaigrette ($32) and Braised Beef Short Ribs served with a potato puree, brussel sprouts, freshly grated horseradish and a red wine sauce ($35).

The sinful, house-made desserts offer playful indulgences such as Eve’s First Bite, a warm apple tart topped with crème fraiche and candied ginger ($8); Temptation’s Passion Fruit Cheesecake with sweet n’ salty macadamia nuts and caramelized bananas ($8); and an addictive Milk Chocolate Orange Pot de Crème served with warm sugar cookies ($9).

The food is the main event at eden South Beach, but the sensuous, urbane décor completes the experience. Renowned interior designer Andrew Alford of Dirty Lines Design Studio has infused a little good and little evil into the restaurant, bar and garden. Every detail, from the recurring snake depictions to the subtle integration of the taboo letter “X” throughout the dining room, and the kaleidoscope wallpaper print with images of arugula, purslane and frisee, has been carefully thought out to create a dynamic space that celebrates life as it relates to food, wine, nature and hedonism.

The private outdoor “Garden of Eden” offers a gracious, landscaped patio serving as the perfect backdrop for either an afternoon respite in one of the four cabanas, a two-course meal at a dining table or a late-night bite with cocktails and friends at the custom-made mirror, quartz and ceramic bar. An array of fresh herbs and “forbidden” fruits including papaya, rosemary, Meyer lemon, chives, key limes, mint, fennel, bananas, cilantro and more will be utilized in more than 20 percent of the menu and not only enhances the aromatic, al-fresco ambience but also offers guests a glimpse of what goes into the kitchen.

The 3,000-square-foot interior space features a palette of warm gray, black and white with bright emerald accents throughout, the latter inspired by chef Lee’s culinary color wheel. Guests will be greeted by a 10-foot feature wall draped in orchids and exotic greens mounted against silvery faux pony fur, the same color of the natural stone topped bar, which seats 10, and serves as the perfect place to enjoy one of eden South Beach’s exotic signature cocktails, made in-house, also sourcing the garden’s bounty. The comprehensive wine list includes more than 70 wines from around the world with a selection offered by the SIP, a two-ounce pour; taste, a six-ounce pour; drink, a bottomless glass; or discover, wine by the bottle. Skilled service professionals are on-site to suggest a perfect pairing for each guest’s plate and palate.

eden South Beach is an experience of food, drink, nightlife and culture featuring Seasonal American cuisines by CEO of Société Hospitality Kelley Jones (www.societehospitality.com), venerable James Beard Award-winning Chef Christopher Lee (www.chefchristopherlee.com), Colorado nightlife magnate Chuck Schafer and Miami-based entrepreneur Lawrence Rizzo. A fusion of progressive technique, farm-fresh standards and Lee’s distinguished aesthetic and precision, the restaurant’s menu of temptations draws notes from America’s melting pot of cultures to create inspired dishes with a “garden-to-table” approach.