En Serio? Latin Night 10/19/10

En Serio? – Latin Night
Tuesday October 19, 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 N Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139

You are cordially invited to the preview of our newest and hottest latin night, EN SERIO?.

** Hosted by Daniel Miagany **

** Special performance by Victoria Sky **

** BEST LATIN music by DJ Juan Carlos **

** CUBA LIBRE Open Bar at 10pm, EN SERIO??? **

** $20 Cubatazos , DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT!!! **

No cover, no door drama…..EN SERIO???

Van Dyke Cafe present 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 is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach. For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Voted “Best Jazz Musician in Miami (2009)” by the Miami New Times, pianist-composer Silvano Monasterios hails from Caracas, Venezuela. 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.

MOCA Shakers Elie Tahari Bal Harbour Cocktail Party 10/26/10

An Evening Of Fall Fashion And Digital Art With Moca Shakers, Elie Tahari and hosts Edison Lozada, Valerie Graves , Ivonne Ronderos, Carolyn Travis, and Erin Newberg.
Tuesday, October 26th
7-9 pm
Elie Tahari Boutique Bal Harbour Shops, 2nd Level

featuring artists Susan Lee-Chin And Jen Stark
From Moca’s Optic Nerve Video Collection

Enjoy Cocktails, Hor D’oeuvres
Receive an exclusive gift from ELIE TAHARI with your purchase.
A percentage of sales from the event will benefit MOCA, North Miami

RSVP
rsvp@mocanomi.org
305 893 6211
For further details , please click the invite link below:
Moca Shakers / Elie Tahari – Bal Harbour Cocktail Party

Become a MOCA Shakers member today! Join online at www.mocanomi.org/moca-shakers
To learn more about the MOCA Shakers, please email Tracey Robertson Carter, Director of Membership at trobertsoncarter@mocanomi.org

Celebrate The Wolfsonian-FIU Quince at at Fontainebleau Miami Beach 11/12/10

Celebrate our Quince!
Friday, November 12 at 8pm
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
www.wolfsonian.org

Put on your dancing shoes and help us celebrate our Quince! That’s right, The Wolfsonian is turning fifteen (and you thought we were born yesterday). To mark our coming of age, celebrate our accomplishments, and pay homage to our many friends, the Wolfsonian Visonaries are throwing the museum a fantastic, Miami-style Quince. “This is going to be a very fun party, one of the best of the season,” says Gingi Beltran, Wolfsonian Visionary Quince co-chair and vice president of The Patton Group, Inc.

Join us on Friday, November 12 at 8pm as we dine and dance the night away. The place? An oceanfront ballroom and outdoor terrace at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The sounds? Miami’s own Grammy-nominated Latin jazz band, Conjunto Progreso, led by Johnny Aguiló, and DJ-about-town Jody McDonald. The food? Excellent, the best the Fontainebleau chefs can whip up. The libations? Spirits generously provided by Bacardi. Dress? Festive black tie, and why not wear a tiara and gloves while you’re at it? The cause? Funds raised by the Quince will help The Wolfsonian continue to do what we have done so well for the past fifteen years—bring you thought-provoking exhibitions, innovative academic and public programs, grow the unique collection, and stimulate thinking about the significance of design in our lives both historically and today.

“The Wolfsonian is a jewel in our city. It has made a major contribution to our community and it is such a respected museum internationally,” notes Beltran. “Look at all it has done. It is truly amazing that The Wolfsonian has accomplished all of this in only fifteen years.”

The Quince is the first major event to be planned and hosted by the newly formed Wolfsonian Visionaries. Event chairs, in addition to Beltran, are Adrian De Brasi and Jaime Odabachian. “We have been so honored that The Wolfsonian has allowed us to organize the ball. It has been a fantastic creative experience,” says Beltran. The Visionaries are a group of community leaders, many from the art and design world, who work with The Wolfsonian to plan events and who are engaged in an ongoing dialog with the museum, providing ideas and feedback in areas such as programming and fundraising. The group is open to new members; meetings are the second Monday of each month at The Wolfsonian from 6-8pm. Anyone interested in joining should contact ian@thewolf.fiu.edu or 305.535.2631.

The Quince is part of our annual Very Wolfsonian Weekend event on November 11-13, the whole of which is dedicated to celebrating fifteen years of The Wolfsonian.

Miami Emerging Arts Leaders Creative Conversation 2010 11/9/10

Miami Emerging Arts Leaders
A program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

SAVE THE DATE

CREATIVE CONVERSATION 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010
9:00 AM – Noon
Art Deco Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida

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.

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!

Information: (305) 375-4634
http://miamidadearts.org/emergingleaders.aspx

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid with the Troy Roberts Quartet 11/9/10

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid, with the Troy Roberts Quartet, Tuesday November 9, at 11 PM. Jazid is located at 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, Grammy-nominated 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, 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 Jive 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.

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 (VOID)
Finalist in the Wangaratta Jazz Saxophone Competition.

2008 Grammy Nomination (for performance on ‘The Magician’)
Semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk International
Saxophone Competition
WAMI Award – Best Original Jazz Act (VOID)

The Raleigh Hosts Gatsby Gone Goth Halloween Soirée 10/30/10

THE RALEIGH HOSTS “GATSBY GONE GOTH” HALLOWEEN SOIRÉE
Saturday, October 30, 2010
9:00 PM to 3:00 AM
The Raleigh
1775 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.534.6300
www.raleighhotel.com

On Saturday, October 30, 2010, The Raleigh hotel will transform its elegant ballroom and 6,000 square-foot penthouse into the backdrop for the “Gatsby Gone Goth” Halloween costume party. A gloomy homage to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic, The Great Gatsby, this event is the fourth annual era-themed happening presented by SuperMarket Creative’s Michelle Leshem and Ocean Drive Editor at Large Jose Ortiz. They will be joined by a panel of Miami tastemakers including: TARA, Ink. co-principal Nick D’Annunzio; Vogue Italia Fashion Stylist Danny Santiago; Sweat Records owner Lolo Reskin; Spinello Gallery owner Anthony Spinello and NBC Miami photographer Jipsy; along with sponsors
Dirty-Mag.com, Heineken, Quintessentially and Spinello Projects.

Upon entering the hotel’s lobby, guests will experience a darker side of Jay Gatsby’s Roaring 20s, posing for pictures alongside an experiential vignette (photographed by Stian Roenning) that shines a brooding light on the opulent mansion. The Ballroom will feature live performances by Toronto-based synth-pop group Parallels, who will make their Miami debut alongside Panic Bomber. Tommy Gunn and Smeejay will also be in The Ballroom laying down their signature cult classic beats. DJs of-the-moment Ess & Emm, Troy Kurtz and Mister Drake will provide musical direction in The Penthouse, accompanied by video art curated by Spinello Projects. Patrons will enjoy complimentary Heineken / Heineken Light lagers from 9 PM to 10 PM, which will later be available for a cost of $5.00. Stash Wardrobe Rental (featured in Sex & The City) is the official costume retailer for “Gatsby Gone Goth” and offers guests haute prohibition-era looks, though all costume types are welcome.

Advance ticket purchase fees are $25.00 for The Penthouse (based on availability) and $20.00 for The Ballroom. Admission fee is subject to increase for tickets purchased after 9:00 PM on October 30, 2010. Tickets are available for purchase at www.gatsbygonegoth.com.

One of Miami’s most cherished landmarks, The Raleigh celebrates its 70th anniversary of fashion, elegance and glamour this year. The oceanfront hotel, with its expansive Oasis sanctuary of private cabanas and famed Esther Williams baroque pool, has been the backdrop for films and photo shoots, and host to countless events. Built and designed in 1940 by famed architect L. Murray Dixon, one of the most prolific architects of South Beach’s historic Art Deco District, guest rooms are adorned to match, with the fabrics and style of the 1940’s, featuring period furnishings and terrazzo floors. A stunning 3-bedroom, 6000 sq.ft. duplex penthouse with 1,950 sq.ft. terrace and outdoor shower crowns this grande dame of South Beach. The Raleigh’s Martini Bar was recently named of the “World’s Ten Best” by Details and The Restaurant serves Florida cuisine with a South American influence in a romantic outdoor garden setting. www.raleighhotel.com.

Celebrate 5 Years of the World Erotic Art Museum 10/16/10

The Queen of Erotica Naomi Wilzig welcomes her court: The Queens of South Beach to celebrate 5 Years of the World Erotic Art Museum.
October 16, 8pm-12m
1205 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
At the corner of Washington Avenue and 12th Street
Tel: 305.532.9336 | Toll Free: 1.866.969.WEAM | Fax: 305.695.1209
weam.com

Highlighting the evening during which Ms. Wilzig will deliver a lavish buffet and entertainment that will cheer on all who attend, will be famed performance artists Geraldine and Shanaya. Adding to the glamour and fun will also be divas Adora and Victoria.

$15, Must be 18 or older to enter.
Free for members.
The World Erotic Art Museum is proud to announce that proceeds will benefit the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

Sponsored by:
42 Below Vodka
Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at UM School of Medicine
Wire Magazine
Miami New Times
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
South Florida Concierge Association
Welcome and Bienvenidos Visitors’ Magazines
Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

Photography is permitted. No photographs taken in the museum may be reproduced, distributed, or sold without written permission from the museum.

Parking garages are conveniently located at 13th Street and Collins Avenue, and 12th Street and just West of Washington Avenue. Metered street parking is available, but please be sure to heed all residential zone parking restrictions when parking in South Beach. As a reminder, on all non-holiday weekdays from 7am to 6pm parking is permitted in the residential zones of South Beach.

The Grand Re-Opening of the New Club Play 10/15/10

Headliner Market Group|Fever Stimulation Beverage
in association with Rolls Royce Motors
Presents
The Grand Re-Opening of the New Club Play
Also Featuring An Exclusive Miami Heat 2010-2011 Season Kickoff |Fashion Me Hard Fashion Showcase
Friday October 15:

Rolls Royce Motors + Worth Magazine
Invite You to Attend
Miami Heat 2010 NBA Season KickOff + Re-Grand Opening of Club Play

The Official Roll-Out For The
ROLLS ROYCE GHOST
F**HION ME HARD
2010 FALL FASHION SHOWCASE

EVERYONE FREE ALL NIGHT

MUSIC BY: Stevie J & Top Feeling

@PLAY
1045 5th Street. South Beach
(corner of 5th & Lennox)

To RSVP & For More Info:
305.978.0954 | PBAHMG@YAHOO.COM
VIP Tables: 305.532.4340

VIPink Miami Charity Event 10/15/10

VIPink Miami Presented by Sports Authority
Friday, October 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM – Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 10:00 PM (ET)
At the door (If Available): $60

Private cocktail reception includes: beer, wine, liquor, hors d’oeuvres & desserts.

VIPink Miami will feature complimentary manicures and exclusive raffle prizes including the full line of ZoN Fitness Bright Pink workout products and a signed Dwayne Wade jersey!

A bright thank you to our VIPink Miami 2010 host committee:
Heather Malkoff, Adrienne Bosh, Priscilla Brito, Kristy Hernandez, Danielle Hirschfeld, Rashelle Hix, Jessica Lieberman, Marisa Marcus, Allison Margolis, Lisa Yanowitz

Website.

The First Annual SeeFit Family Fitness and Fun Day 11/7/10

SeeFit Family Fitness & Fun Day Gives to Charity Proceeds to Benefit Research for Blind and Visually Impaired Children November 7, 2010
Flamingo Park Track 999 11th St Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 673-7766
8:00am to Noon: The morning will feature a CrossFit competition sponsored by CrossFit 305.
Noon to 4:00pm: The family fun begins with ten field & track competitions for both the individual and the family.
There will be carnival games, prizes, food, and rides.

Cost: Family Fun: Adults: $25 / Children: $12 (ages 5 and up) for the first 2 children and any additional children are free of charge. ‘CrossFit’ morning competition is $50 per adult (adults only for crossfit) For more information or to register please call 305-753-3190 or www.seefit.org .

The First Annual SeeFit Family Fitness & Fun Day will take place on November 7th, 2010 at Flamingo Park Track & Field in Miami Beach, Florida. SeeFit offers something for everyone – from the more advanced athlete to the occasional weekend warrior! Participants can compete as an individual or a family team in fun but challenging events ranging from an obstacle course to pop-a-shot. Winners in the individual competitions will take home medals and the family team winners will take home the coveted SeeFit Fittest Family Trophy! Enjoy a day of good food, carnival games, and fun activities with family and friends. All proceeds from this great event will benefit research for the blind and visually impaired through The Vision For Tomorrow Foundation.

The Miami Beach 18th Annual Antique Jewelry and Watch Show at Miami Beach Convention Center 10/15-17/10

The Miami Beach 18th Annual Antique Jewelry & Watch Show Unveils its Latest Collection of Spectacular Creations
October 15th – 17th, 2010
The Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show
Miami Beach Convention Center. Hall B
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami, FL 33139
Show hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 15th and Saturday, October 16th, and 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 17th, 2010.
Website.
One-time admission fee of $15 is valid for all three days of the show

US Antique Shows announced today that The Annual Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will open to the public on October 15th – 17th, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The show, which has been held in Miami Beach for 18 successive years, features spectacular antique, vintage and estate jewelry and watch co llections, showcasing popular trends in jewelry and watch design.

This three-day show brings together more than 100 dealers from all over the world who are recognized for their unparalleled quality, diversity and unique selection of products. Miami’s top antique jewelry and watch collectors as well as many local celebrities and socialites, will be in attendance. Attendees will have the opportunity to view and purchase spectacular brooches, cameos, earrings, necklaces, rare jewels and gemstones, unique signed designer pieces, as well as exquisite timepieces.

“This show marks the start of the high season in Miami and also the beginning of antique jewelry buying season.” said Andrea Canady, fair director for US Antique Show’s The Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. She added: “For buyers it represents rare access to some of the world’s most impressive antique jewelry and watch collections. For dealers it is an opportunity to showcase and sell their merchandise to discerning buyers in an exciting, high powered atmosphere such as Miami Beach”.

Show hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 15th and Saturday, October 16th, and 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 17th, 2010. There is a one-time admission fee of $15 which is valid for all three days of the show. For more information about the show or to purchase tickets online, please call 239.732.6642 or visit The Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show

The Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show is produced by GLM®. GLM is a leading producer and marketer of consumer product tradeshows in North America, serving industries as diverse as giftware, home furnishings, social stationery, home textiles, tabletop, gourmet housewares, contemporary furniture, personal care, antiques, jewelry, art, surf, skate, water sports, swim and resorts. GLM also manages business expositions and conferences on behalf of others, within the hospitality industry. Additional information about GLM is available online at www.glmshows.com. Follow us on Twitter at MiamiAntiquShow or Facebook. For additional information, visit www.usantiqueshows.com.

For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com.

Friends of The Orphans Fundraiser at The Ritz Carlton South Beach 10/22/10

Friends of The Orphans Fundraiser
Friday, October 22, 2010
7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
The Ritz Carlton South Beach
One Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

More Info and Tickets.

Join us for an evening like no other! Open your heart and make a difference at this glamorous fundraising cocktail gala.

Enjoy the beauty and artistic surroundings of the Ritz-Carlton’s Evolution and feast on an unbelievable array of gourmet delicacies masterfully created by Ritz-Carlton chefs to tantalize all your senses. The event will also feature a stunning silent auction, fund-a-need and DJ Edwin Adams.

Mistress of Ceremonies: Neida Sandoval, anchor of Despierta America, Univision Network
Featured speaker: José Bermudez, former pequeño, NPH Mexico

Individual Tickets: $130 each and include gourmet chef tastings and open premium liquor bar

RSVP by noon Central time on October 21.

Tito Puente Jr at Van Dyke for Miami Children’s Hospital 12/18/10

Kcc Productions And The Graspa Group Present A Holiday Toy Drive/Fundraiser For Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation Featuring Tito Puente, Jr., And His Latin Jazz Ensemble At The Van Dyke Café
Saturday, December 18 at 9 PM and 11 PM
846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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.)

KCC Productions and Jazid present the LeNard Rutledge Ensemble 11/2/10

KCC Productions and Jazid present the LeNard Rutledge Ensemble Tuesday, November 2, from 11 PM – 2 AM. Jazid is located at 1342 Washinton Avenue, South Beach. For more information call 305-673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. Growing up in Miami, Florida, LeNard was always surrounded by many different musical styles. His parents had an extensive music collection ranging from Classical, Jazz, Hymns and the funk of James Brown.

In the fall of 1984, LeNard went to St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, NC. LeNard was awarded a Band Scholarship by Dr. Harold Jeffries (Director of Bands). It was in Raleigh when LeNard’s musical journey took flight. In the fall of 1984, he recorded two jingles for WLLE, a local AM radio station. He played drums, co-wrote and sang background vocals. He played timpani and general percussion in the Concert band and was the back–up drummer for the Jazz Ensemble. After a year of hinting and periodic begging, LeNard got his first big break. In the fall of 1986, LeNard sang the ballad “Teach Me Tonight” at the Annual Spring Concert. His confidence grew as he sang more songs, which led to other projects such as studio work and voice-over jobs. For fear of letting his drumming chops falter, LeNard played at area clubs to keep the rust away. A musical friend (Rick Best) introduced him to song writing.

In 1992, Stanley Baird, an area saxophonist, asked LeNard to submit songs for his upcoming CD, Stop, Look & Listen. Stan recorded three of his songs and released them on his label, Saxony Records. In 1995, LeNard submitted two of those songs to the Billboard Songwriting Contest. One of the songs, “So In Love (with you)” placed in the top 1% of 50,000 R&B entries. In the fall of 1995, he returned for a while to Miami. Needing extra cash to return to school, a childhood friend, Alan Morley told him he could earn extra money producing Rap and Hip-Hop Music. He introduced him to Gary Bradshaw (a Miami Rapper). From October 1995 to January 1996, LeNard “ghost wrote” and produced 9 original tracks for Gary. After returning to school in January of 1996, LeNard made the Dean’s List and Graduated in May 1997 with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Hygiene and Safety.

In May 1997, LeNard moved back to Miami. In October 1997, LeNard auditioned as a vocalist for the Melton Mustafa Orchestra. He got the gig and was the featured vocalist until 2003. LeNard has been a featured vocalist at area jazz spots in South Florida. The Museum of Contemporary Art, the Van Dyke Café and O’Hara’s Jazz Pub are the most notable. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnenna Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine. His first CD, Hello World, was released in November

Kick off Stone Crab Season with HistoryMiami at Joe’s Stone Crab 10/21/10

Kick Off Stone Crab Season
Thursday, October 21
6:30 PM
Joe’s Stone Crab
11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

Join HistoryMiami’s Flagler Street Society (ages 21-45) and the Surfrider Foundation to learn about how Joe’s Stone Crab survived against the odds during the Gulf Oil spill.

Enjoy stone crabs, hors d’oeuvres and wine as you network with young professionals!

HistoryMiami and Surfrider Members $20
Non-Members $35

RSVP to 305-375-5356 or email membership@historymiami.org

Chef Douglas Rodriguez Celebrates the Grand Opening of his latest restaurant De Rodriguez Ocean 10/15/10

Chef Douglas Rodriguez Celebrates the Grand Opening of his latest restaurant De Rodriguez Ocean

Friday, October 15, 2010
Event starts at 8:00PM

De Rodriguez Ocean at Hilton Bentley Hotel
101 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Grand Opening of South Beach’s Newest Restaurant: De Rodriguez Ocean. 400 elite guests and foodies, including top names in Miami’s social scene, will be welcomed to De Rodriguez Ocean, Chef Douglas Rodriguez’s newest restaurant boasting ceviche, raw bar and sustainable seafood. De Rodriguez Ocean welcomes the cosmopolitan set to indulge in exotic cocktails, an abundance of fresh seafood with Douglas’s Nuevo Latin twists and limitless other libations.

Dave Siegel and Miles High at Van Dyke 10/14/10

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Café present
Miles High
featuring
Dave Siegel

Thursday, October 14, at 9 PM
846 Lincoln Road, South Beach
305-534-3600

David Siegel is a Miami-based producer/songwriter/musician whose name has appeared as such on over 30 million records sold worldwide. David is known for performing most of the instruments on his own productions, as well performing as a musician for countless sessions outside of his own work. David is equally comfortable in a jazz environment while performing with Latin jazz great trumpet master Arturo Sandoval and others. David currently resides in South Beach and continues his work writing and producing out of Miami as well as producing and playing.

Featuring:
Dave Siegel, keyboard
Jacin Nagao, guitar
Harvel Nakundi, drums
Kirk Green, bass

kccproductions.com
thevandykecafe.com

Halloween Masquerade At Club O1 10/31/10

Halloween Masquerade At Club O1
From Oct 31 to Nov 1 2010, From 11 pm to 5 am
club o1
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.clubo1.com

Sunday Octorber 31st 2010 From 11 PM – 5 Am.A Night Of Seductive Enchantment And Fantasy At Our Over-The- Top Costume Ball. Special Guest DJ IRIE and Opening Set By Resident DJ Joe Dert.
For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For table and bottle reservations: reservation@clubo1.com

Unplug and Unwind Friday Clevelander with Angela Laino 10/15/10

The Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami, 33139
Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander, is back! 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 Angela Laino. This Miami native is known for delivering a fusion of R&B, gospel, and funk. Order from our $5 Munchies Menu and sample our Happy Hour cocktails. For cabana reservations : rsvp@clevelander.com or 305-532-4006 x3515.

Rockstar Rewards Football at The Clevelander 10/17-18/10

Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
clevelander.com

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. Don¹t have a Rockstar Rewards card? Visit the Gift Shop inside the Clevelander Sports Bar everyday from 5pm to 10pm.

Week Six
Sunday 10/17
Seattle @ Chicago (1p)
Baltimore @ N England (1p)
Detroit @ NY Giants (1p)
Atlanta @ Philadelphia (1p)
Cleveland @ Pittsburgh (1p)
Miami @ Green Bay (1p) ***Rockstar Rewards Members: Get a free Dolphins Calendar & Enter to win a Budweiser iPod Cooler***
San Diego @ St. Louis (1p)
N Orleans @ Tampa Bay (1p)
Kansas City @ Houston (1p)
Oakland @ San Francisco (4:05p)
NY Jets @ Denver (4:05p)
Dallas @ Minnesota (4:15p)
Indianapolis @ Washington (8:20p)
Monday 10/18
Tennessee @ Jacksonville (8:30p)

Tigertail presents Benjamin Herman Quartet at Byron Carlyle Theatre 11/13/10

Benjamin Herman Quartet
Byron Carlyle Theatre
500 71st Street
Miami Beach, FL
Saturday, November 13, 8:30 pm
$25 General Admission
$50 VIP ticket (priority entrance and seating)
$15 Seniors (65+) w/ id
$15 Students w/ id
Buy Tickets Now or call Tigertail at 305 545 8546

New Jazz from the Netherlands
As part of the New Cool of the jazz scene in the Netherlands Benjamin Herman blows away every cliché while working hard to return jazz to the dance floor, and building bridges between the mainstream, improvisational jazz and the pop scene. He began his career when he received a saxophone as a bar mitzvah present. Since then, Benjamin has become known as the hardest-working, sharpest-dressing and most original musician in the Netherlands. He is the winner of several Edison awards (the Dutch Grammys). Joining him are some of Holland’s finest players. Bassist Ernst Glerum has worked with Steve Lacy, Lee Konitz, Han Bennink and John Zorn. Guitarist Anton Goudsmit has worked with Tony Allen, Han Bennink and John Zorn, and is a founding member of the Ploctones. Anton appeared here at the Byron Carlyle two years ago with Eric Vloeimans. Drummer Joost Patocka performs with the Beets, Carolyn Breuer, Ernst Glerum, Jazz Cats, and Five Up High.
“Benjamin Herman seems to re-invent himself for each CD. While his style and sound remain recognizable, his borders extend each time.” Jazz
“This is music that also scores high on an international scale … with this release he will likely become too big for our country!”
– Jazzism Magazine (Netherlands)
Read more about Benjamin Herman at benjaminherman.nl

Funkshion Fashion Week Miami 10/20-24/10

Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach, Oct 20th – 24th.
Setai Hotel and the Bass Museum in South Beach

Funkshion Spring Summer/2011 Runways Shows.
Oct 20-24th Miami Beach, FL 2010

Bass Museum – 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach
Setai Hotel – 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

WED // October 20
· Setai (free cocktail from 8PM – 9PM)
9PM Krel: Flora & Fauna Opening Night Fashion Show
10PM Afterparty

THU // October 21
· Bass Museum
6:00 PM FGI Emerging Designers Competition
6:30 PM Alfonso Couture
8:00 PM Red Dress by American Heart Association featuring Perry Ellis

Setai (free cocktail from 8PM – 9PM)
9:00 PM Ibellav by Izabella Sienkiewicz
10:00 PM Afterparty

FRI // October 22
· Bass Museum
8:00 PM Vanidades Magia De La Moda featuring
· Luca Luca
Silvia Tcherassi
Elie Tahari
Trina Turk
Sergio Rossi Bal Harbour
Laura Buccellati
Beautiful People (tickets not available)

Setai (free cocktail from 8PM – 9PM)
9:00 PM Paul Sinclaire
10:00 PM Afterparty

SAT // October 23
· Bass Museum
12:00-6:00 Pm Shop Miami Beach
6:00 PM Walk for Cure Fashion Show hosted by Miami Heat’s Juwan Howard
8:00 PM Islands Of The World Fashion Show

Setai (free cocktail from 8PM – 9PM)
9:00 PM Richie Rich
10:00 PM Closing party hosted by Richie Rich

SUN // October 24
· Bass Museum
12:00-6:00 PM Shop Miami Beach

Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrates its 15th season Next week! The state of the runways will be built at the Setai Hotel and the Bass Museum in South Beach, Miami. The venues both features two unique spaces with a large courtyard for sponsor activations in the center of it all. Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach .

All Hair and Make-up will be provided by Prive Salon and Motives By Loren Ridinger, respectively. As with every year, Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach will fuse music, art and fashion like no other city in the world could do. Over 20 Fashion Designers from around the world showcasing their new Spring/Summer 2011 collections with Runway Shows. Richie Rich, FGI’s Emerging designers competition, runways shows, etc,. For details go to www.Funkshion.com. As always, first 100 people per show (not the benefits) can to go to www.fashionweekmiami.com to rsvp for the shows to attend for free! … (real people..guests, etc)

Juwan Howard Foundation Event with a kids fashion show (multiple designers) is Saturday , October 23rd 5-8pm…..at the Bass Museum, 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach . In February 1994, Juwan Howard founded the Juwan Howard Foundation. The Mission of the Foundation is to embrace at risk inner city children living with little hope. The foundation provides assistance for a better education, expanded recreational opportunities, moral support and encouragement to at-risk children living in the inner cities For ticket sales go to : www.Funkshion.com for the link to buy tickets.

American Heart Association’s Red Dress Campaign show, presented by Perry Ellis. The Go Red For Women Event and runway show on Thursday, October 21st at The Bass Museum at 8pm. The runway show and 100 percent of ticket sales will benefit the American Heart Association. This is great event to support. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. For ticket sales go to : www.Funkshion.com for the link to buy tickets.

Shop Miami Beach: Oct 23-24th Noon- 6pm . A shopping event open to the public. Retailers from around the city. Big Sales, big shopping days! The showcase a bounty of the finest retailers, home grown talent and the best of blossoming labels worldwide -all stemming from a carefully curetted collection of design conscious products set to bloom on the international design scene. At the Bass Museum -Shop Miami Beach presents a delectable assortment of selected vendors to bring you high production standards via a manicured orchard of fashion fruit ranging from the couture to the affordably chic; all presented in an atmospheric garden of designer delights. Bass Museum – 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach For details go to : www.Funkshion.com

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night 10/17/10

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night
From Oct 17 to Oct 18 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 COCODRILLS + JARED ESDALE, and Residents DJ Felipe Kaval ,DJ Armand Pena, For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com

Fire and Ice Halloween at Nikki Beach Miami 10/31/10

Fire & Ice – Halloween at Nikki Beach Miami
Sunday, October 31st From 11AM-5AM
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
www.nikkibeach.com

The ultimate Heaven and Hell party will be happening at Nikki Beach this Halloween! Chill out during the day at our Icy Soiree. Sunday Brunch Served 11AM-4PM with sounds by Felipe Kaval. Burn up the night at our Fiery Affair with Special Guest DJ Desyn Masiello, Alongside Residents Armand Peña and Bruno!

Fire & Ice at Nikki Beach for Halloween
Chill by day and burn up the night, Nikki Beach hosts the ultimate Heaven and Hell party for Halloween.
Masquerade soirée at O1 with special DJ Irie

Nikki Beach Miami goes white ice by day and red hot by night for Halloween this year. During our world famous Sunday brunch, guests will enjoy a chilling, magical décor inspired by a winter wonderland where snow angels will perform to the sounds of world famous DJ Felipe Kaval. Featuring cool elements such as ice carvings, snowflakes and winter angels, guests will be transported into a surreal heavenly atmosphere until 7PM when all hell breaks loose. Special guest DJ Desyn Masiello and resident DJs Armand Pena and Bruno will take over to melt the ice and bring the red hot heat. As the sun sets and darkness unveils, angels will turn into demons and the snow will disappear to make way for the flames of hell. Guests will be entranced by the torrid fire dances and surrounded by endless alluring temptations.

From 11 PM to 5 AM, head to the upstairs Club O1 celebrating its hotly anticipated re-opening with a glamorous masquerade themed soiree featuring the scorching beats of special guest DJ Irie. The classic cabaret style décor of O1 will be transformed into a haunted mansion for the occasion and special performances by burlesque dancers with a fully costumed greeter will dazzle the senses. Private tables and ultimate VIP experience are available. The evening will also feature a unique surprise performance. This exclusive and exciting event is not to be missed. For more information and to make reservations, please visit http://www.nikkibeach.com/miami/events.php.

Surfcomber Happy Hour 10/14/10

Happy Hour at the Surfcomber
10/14/2010, 6pm-10pm
The Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Please join us for Happy Hour on Thursday October 14th at 6pm
Enjoy the eclectic sounds of DJ Vidal, as we celebrate “Mario Casal’s Birthday”, you know it’a going to be a great time!

Complimentary hor d’oeuvres and 2 for 1 cocktails
Reduced Valet Parking

Please RSVP to monique.pellerin@hilton.com or 305.779.3812

Luigi Lone presents: VIPink Fridays at Pinkroom 10/15/10

Luigi Lone presents: VIPink Fridays at Pinkroom
10/15/2010, 11:30 PM
Pinkroom
739 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.megacityevents.com

VIPink Fridays at Pinkroom
Hosted by Luigi Lone
Sounds by Tavin & Vernau
For VIP Guest List & Table Reservations, call or text 786-277-3703 in advance or email rsvp@megacityevents.com

Doors Open at Midnight
Guest List Open til 12:30am
Dress Code Enforced

Jazz at Jazid, with Silvano Monasterios and The Fourth World Ensemble 10/12/10

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid, with Silvano Monasterios and The Fourth World Ensemble, Tuesday October 12, at 11 PM. Jazid is located at 1342 Washington Ave, South Beach. For more information, call (305) 673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

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.

The Luckiest Penny show at the Ability Explosion 10/21/10

“The Luckiest Penny” at the Ability Explosion
October 21st at 12:15
Miami Beach Convention Center
Featured on the Resource & Technology and Education Expo
It is FREE

“The Luckiest Penny” is an interactive all original musical that shares why “Self-worth has NO price tag!” It is seen through the eyes of two rare, pure copper 1943 pennies. Allister, believes that he is perfect because he lives in a plastic case which has protected him from taking life’s tumbles. Henrietta, on the other hand, is a tossed about penny with different abilities, who knows what is really important in life. The mission of the production is to accept each other’s different ABILITIES through a FUN and whimsical way! Here’s what Laura Duksta, Author, New York Times Bestseller, of I Love You More said: “The Luckiest Penny gives us all an opportunity to look at what we value about ourselves and other. It is an engaging story that encourages the conversation of self-worth and love!

Ability Explosion is a week long series of exciting events made to celebrate the abilities of individuals with disabilities.
October 19-24
http://www.AbilityExplosion.org

Miami Media Girls Sing Karaoke at Vinyl and Kai 10/12/10

October 12, 9pm-12am
Vinyl & Kai
1131 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.531.2640
www.vinylkai.com
Twitter: @vinylkai

Please join us at Vinyl & Kai on Tuesday, October 12 for a special edition of “Sink or Sing” Karaoke Tuesdays hosted by a few of your favorite local leading ladies..
Annie Vazquez
Jilian Sanz
Kelly Talamas
Lauren Gnazzo
Liana Lozada
Maria Arguello
Mary Jo Shore
Megan Harris
Stephanie Wilson
Tracy Block

$3 cocktails for the ladies from 9pm – midnight. Karaoke and DJ are provided by Kara-O-King.

Situated on Washington Avenue, Vinyl & Kai presents a refreshing new alternative and social mix to the South Beach scene — good food combined with live music at affordable prices. The space is intimate and inviting and will give the creative set of South Florida a reason to make Washington Avenue their new destination for breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktails. The unique atmosphere at Vinyl & Kai imparts a casual ambiance with comfort dining and friendly service that has guests returning regularly on a weekly basis. Located at 1131 Washington Avenue, Vinyl & Kai offers an array of dishes in a quintessential indoor and outdoor space and is sure to become a local’s favorite in the South Beach neighborhood.

What’s What with The Webster

The Webster
1220 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
thewebstermiami.com

By Talmage Thornhill
The Webster is undeniably cool. It has a pricey boutique with several different merchandise brands on the first and second floors. There’s a restaurant whose menu looks delectable, but so far I have only been tempted enough to try the rooftop bar and lounge.

Quite the chic sobe experience, everything about this place is hip: beautiful people, comfortable seating, exciting open view of Collins Ave from above, and eclectic, interesting music. In fact, the Thursday night DJ is one of the most creative cats spinning records I’ve heard in Miami in quite some time.

They have an excellent late night happy hour, during which cocktails are a mere $5. Paula, our cocktail server for the night, was as gorgeous as the bottle girls at Mynt and Mokäi but thankfully omits the snooty, I-deserve-all-of-your-money-and-you-are-lucky-to-be-here-attitude that too frequently accompanies so many of her contemporaries. The drinks are strong and there’s not a plastic cup in sight.

The bathrooms are downstairs, a bit far from the rooftop, but that’s the only thing that doesn’t basically totally rock about this joint.

I can’t wait to go back!

The Great Table on the Great Lawn at Miami Beach Botanical Garden 10/22/10

The Great Table on the Great Lawn
Octber 22, 7:00pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
mbgarden.org

Under the full, harvest moon on Friday, October 22, the Garden will present The Great Table on the Great Lawn, a reception and dinner that showcases locally grown organic foods, esteemed regional growers and producers, a stellar guest chef and distinctive culinary experience.

Celebrated chef Ken Lyon of Fratelli Lyon Restaurant and Lyon + Lyon Catering will prepare a five-course reception and dinner served on a grand table on the Garden’s Great Lawn. Exceptional wines from Mattebella Vineyards on Long Island’s North Fork will be paired with each course on an extensive menu designed to highlight locally harvested seafood, seasonal fruit and vegetables, locally raised organic meats, cheese and dairy products from Florida growers such as Paradise Farms, Bee Heaven Farm, Palmetto Creek Farms, Hani’s Mediterranean Organics, and others.

The all-inclusive dinner is priced at $100 per person with a 10% member discount on two tickets. The event will raise funds for landscape features in the Garden’s new design by acclaimed landscape architect Raymond Jungles. Highlights of the design will be discussed by Ray Jungles during the reception.

Seating is limited. For reservations and information, call 305-673-7256 Ext 206.

Gatsby Gone Goth at The Raleigh SuperMarket 4th Annual Halloween Event 10/30/10

Michelle Leshem, Jose Ortiz, Danny Santiago, Lolo Reskin, Anthony Spinello, Nick D’Annunizio, Jipsy and David Glass invite you to THE Halloween bash of the year.
GATSBY GONE GOTH
Saturday, October 30, 9:00pm – 5:00am
with complimentary cocktails from 9-10.
The Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

Buy your reduced advanced tickets
$20 | Ballroom and $25 | Penthouse
www.gatsbygonegoth.ticketleap.net

*a dark and goth homage to the kind of the roaring 20’s the Great Gatsby*
…Video Art curated by Spinello Projects
Supermarket’s infamous vignette styled by celebrity stylist Danny Santiago and photographed by Stian Roenning.
In the Ballroom: LIVE Performances by The Parallels and Panic Bomber with DJ’s Tommy Gunn and Smeejay
In the PH: DJs Ess & Emm | Mister Drake | Troy Kurtz

Need to purchase a costume?? Visit Stash Wardrobe Rental — the premier place for designer and vintage clothes for men and women as featued in Sex n The City. By Appointment only 305-318-3973

www.supermarketcreative.com | www.dirty-mag.com
www.sweatrecordsmiami.com | www.spinellogallery.com
www.heineken.com | www.taraink.com

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Deskarga Jam Band 10/8/10

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Deskarga Jam Band
Friday October 8, at 9 PM.
The VanvDyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach.
For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Deskarga Jam Band….Timba meets Latin Jazz. Composed of Cuban-American musicians with a unique free style of playing, the musicians individually have performed with Julio Iglesias, Jon Secada, Los Sobrinos, Tipica Tropical, among others. Deskarga’s repertoire covers everything from Benny Moré, Los Van Van, Buena Vista, and NG La Banda to Celia Cruz. The band has played to the greater Miami dance audience in venues such as Alcazabas, Macabi Cigar Bar, Mojitos & Calle Ocho Festival among others, as well as numerous private and corporate events.

Deskarga have earned a reputation for exceptional musicianship and their exciting energetic live performances. They can captivate audiences’ hearts with their soulful montunos, explosive percussion riffs, and melodic vocal improvisations.

Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash at Miami Children’s Museum 8/24/10

Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash
Benefiting the Museum’s Scholarship Programs
Sunday, October 24, 2010 1-6 p.m.
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132

Save the date for our Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash benefiting the museum’s scholarship programs. Enjoy activities such as trick or treating, costume parade, pumpkin decorating, and a haunted house. To purchase tickets or for more information contact Kelly at 305.373.KIDS (5437) or kelly@miamichildrensmuseum.org.

Tickets: $40 per person (children and adults)
Packages:
$1,000 – 10 tickets, Benefactor MCM Membership & a personalized tile on Starfish Stroll
$500 – 8 tickets & MCM Family Membership
$200 – 6 tickets

Sexy Saturdays Return of the Raw Bar 10/9/10

Sexy Saturdays- Return of the Raw Bar!
Every Week at Nikki Beach, From 11 am to 7 pm
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 31339
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Seduce Your Senses Every Saturday. Experience what makes us the “Sexiest Place on Earth”. Enjoy Live Entertainment, Daily Drink Specials and the Return of our Extravagant Raw Bar.

For more information or to book your reservation email: RESERVATIONS

Amazing Sundays Day Brunch At Nikki Beach Miami 10/10/10

Amazing Sundays Day Brunch At Nikki Beach Miami
From Oct 10 to Oct 10 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 10/10/10

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night
From Oct 10 to Oct 11 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 HUGO BIANCO, and Residents DJ Bruno,DJ Armand Pena, For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com

Giant Step and Svedka Vodka and Giant Step Present N*E*R*D Listening Party Miami 10/7/10

SVEDKA Vodka and Giant Step invite you to an exclusive opportunity to hear the sounds of Nothing, N*E*R*D’s upcoming 4th album, which will be out everywhere on November 2nd. On Thursday October 7th at The Florida Room at Delano the listening party comes to Miami on its way across the country.

Entrance is free, but strictly RSVP only.

The Florida Room at Delano, A Morgans Hotel
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Whereas their first album, In Search Of…, was an imaginative, exploration of identities, their second album, Fly Or Die, sought out the range of genres and sounds that have influenced the group, and their third album, Seeing Sounds, grinded everything together, Nothing promises to be an album that delivers a brand new N*E*R*D sound, an album that amplifies the attitudes, style and persona that has made Pharrell, Chad and Shae the transcendent cultural icons they are today.

National Spa Week Local $50 Steals 10/11-17/10

Rest, Relaxation And Financial Relief: Indulge In National Spa Week With $50 Treatments At The New Seven Seas Aveda Spa And Salon

In celebration of the Fall 2010 Spa Week, the Seven Seas Aveda Spa and Salon is promoting three new luxury treatments for the promotional price of $50. From October 11th to October 17th, locals are invited to celebrate seven days of health and wellness with affordable and rejuvenating treatments for the mind and body.

As a nationwide campaign, Spa Week promotes rest, relaxation and financial relief to millions twice a year. More than 800 spas in 30 markets across the country participate, guaranteeing a spa near just about everyone. For the past six years, the event has aimed to introduce the average consumer to the amazing physical benefits of spa therapy while simultaneously raising awareness and educating the public on healthy living.

The Seven Seas Aveda Spa and Salon will offer the following signature treatments for only $50, a savings of 55 to 60 percent off for one week only.

Aveda Elemental Nature Facial
Our estheticians will customize this natural facial based on your skin’s specific needs, as revealed by Aveda’s signature Elemental Nature Consultation. From dry and dehydrated, to sensitive, oily or congested skin, the Elemental Facial is truly a personalized treatment for the skin.

Elemental Nature Massage
A one-of-a-kind massage with relaxing Aveda aromas creates an overall, relaxing experience. Depending upon your needs, a variety of massage techniques will be utilized including, but not limited to, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy Massage, Acupressure and Reflexology.

Caribbean Therapy Body Treatment
Rejuvenate the body and soul with aromas of the Caribbean. Dry exfoliation, seaweed body masque and total body massage detoxify, calm and renew in this island-inspired ritual.

Launched in March 2010, the Seven Seas Aveda Spa and Salon features eleven treatment rooms, three hair styling stations and a luxurious nail bar. Nestled inside the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort, Seven Seas is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. For appointments call 305.749.2100 or visit http://www.sevenseasspasalon.com for more information.

Rockstar Rewards football at The Clevelander 10/10-11/10


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.

Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com

Week Five
Sunday 10/10
Jacksonville @ Buffalo (1p)
Tampa Bay @ Cincinnati (1p)
Atlanta @ Cleveland (1p)
St. Louis @ Detroit (1p)
Kansas City @ Indianapolis (1p)
Green Bay @ Washington (1p)
Chicago @ Carolina (1p)
Denver @ Baltimore (1p)
NY Giants @ Houston (1p)
N Orleans @ Arizona (4:05p)
San Diego @ Oakland (4:15p)
Tennessee @ Dallas (4:15p)
Philadelphia @ San Francisco (8:20p)
Monday 10/11
Minnesota @ NY Jets (8:30p)

One of the biggest college football rivalries hit South Florida Saturday night! Florida State University challenges the University of Miami at 8pm on Saturday 10/09. South Florida locals with your Rockstar Rewards card, enjoy $10 pitchers of Budweiser & Bud Light, $5 Jack Daniels and $0.50 Buffalo Wings. Don’t have a Rockstar Rewards card? Visit the Gift Shop inside the Clevelander Sports Bar for a quick and free registration. After the game, stick around for WQAM’s live broadcast of the Cane Post Game Show in 1020 Music Boxx. Join the party and celebrate NCAA football at its finest!

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Miami Beach 10/15/10

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Friday, October 15, 6PM, North Shore Park & Youth Center, 501 72 Street
Join us celebrate with food, music, dancing, carnival rides and more. Congratulations to this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month Award winners: Elsa Urquiza, resident; Luis Hernandez, business; Fernando Cid de Diego, artist; Margarita Cepeda, social service; and Maria Costa, educator.

Junior Achievement Bowl-a-Thon 10/13/10

JA Bowl-a-Thon
Wednesday October 13th
6 to 8 PM
Lucky Strike, 1691 Michigan Ave, South Beach
Facebook page.

Be part of a 5 person bowling team and secure at least $25 per bowler in pledges from friends, neighbors, colleagues and acquaintances. Each bowler is entitled to two games of bowling, shoe rental, one drink and great prizes! Sign-up at Firstgiving to start fundraising online!

Won’t be able to bowl that day? Don’t feel to sure about your bowling skills?
You can still create your fundraising page and help us educate more kids in Miami.
By raising $100 in donations you’ll provide one classroom with Junior Achievement’s curriculum. Please help us with our cause!

Check out the amazing prizes we have!
The individual raising the most money overall will receive 2 airplane tickets from Southwest Airlines! ($500 minimum)

The top two teams which raise the highest amount of pledges receive a Papa John’s Catering Party for 10!

Ad2 Miami AdColor Awards Millennial Town Hall advertising discussion 11/6/10

Ad2 Miami: AdColor Awards’ Millennial Town Hall (advertising discussion)
Saturday, November 6, 2010, 10AM — 1PM
Fontainebleau Resort
Fontainebleau Resort (Glimmer 1 & 2 Ballroom)
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Facebook evite.

Ad2 Miami is calling all marketing/advertising & mass communications students to attend “AdColor Reaches Back: Millennial Town Hall” — exclusive!

During ADCOLOR Awards 2010 weekend in Miami, the Millennial Town Hall panel discussion will provide a forum and opportunity for you to engage with industry professionals of color on a one-on-one level, focusing on your challenges and perspectives.

RSVP INFO…
Space is limited to 50 guests.
To RSVP for this FREE panel discussion please register by October 15th by visiting this link.

2010 ADCOLOR Reach Back Program Participants: TORCH (NYC), Ghetto Film School (NYC), The Marcus Graham Project (TX), Metropolitan State College of Denver (CO), The Miami Ad School (FL), Brotherhood/Sister Sol (NYC), VCU AdCenter (VA)

Sponsored by: Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Deutsch, DraftFCB, Ogilvy & Mather, RAPP, TBWA\, Wieden + Kennedy

For more information about ADCOLOR, visit www.adcolor.org
[This year’s AdColor Awards 2010 ceremony honors Queen Latifah.]

Keeping Up With Us on Twitter: @AdColor | @Ad2Miami | @AAFMiami

Special thanks to Omnicom Group Inc.
Questions? TheJoseResendez@gmail.com

KCC Productions and Jazid present the LeNard Rutledge Ensemble 10/5/10

KCC Productions and Jazid present the LeNard Rutledge Ensemble
Tuesday, October 5, from 11 PM – 2AM.
Jazid is located at 1342 Washinton Avenue, South Beach.
For more information call 305-673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. Growing up in Miami, Florida, LeNard was always surrounded by many different musical styles. His parents had an extensive music collection ranging from Classical, Jazz, Hymns and the funk of James Brown.

In the fall of 1984, LeNard went to St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, NC. LeNard was awarded a Band Scholarship by Dr. Harold Jeffries (Director of Bands). It was in Raleigh when LeNard’s musical journey took flight. In the fall of 1984, he recorded two jingles for WLLE, a local AM radio station. He played drums, co-wrote and sang background vocals. He played timpani and general percussion in the Concert band and was the back–up drummer for the Jazz Ensemble. After a year of hinting and periodic begging, LeNard got his first big break. In the fall of 1986, LeNard sang the ballad “Teach Me Tonight” at the Annual Spring Concert. His confidence grew as he sang more songs, which led to other projects such as studio work and voice-over jobs. For fear of letting his drumming chops falter, LeNard played at area clubs to keep the rust away. A musical friend (Rick Best) introduced him to song writing.

In 1992, Stanley Baird, an area saxophonist, asked LeNard to submit songs for his upcoming CD, Stop, Look & Listen. Stan recorded three of his songs and released them on his label, Saxony Records. In 1995, LeNard submitted two of those songs to the Billboard Songwriting Contest. One of the songs, “So In Love (with you)” placed in the top 1% of 50,000 R&B entries. In the fall of 1995, he returned for a while to Miami. Needing extra cash to return to school, a childhood friend, Alan Morley told him he could earn extra money producing Rap and Hip-Hop Music. He introduced him to Gary Bradshaw (a Miami Rapper). From October 1995 to January 1996, LeNard “ghost wrote” and produced 9 original tracks for Gary. After returning to school in January of 1996, LeNard made the Dean’s List and Graduated in May 1997 with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Hygiene and Safety.

In May 1997, LeNard moved back to Miami. In October 1997, LeNard auditioned as a vocalist for the Melton Mustafa Orchestra. He got the gig and was the featured vocalist until 2003. LeNard has been a featured vocalist at area jazz spots in South Florida. The Museum of Contemporary Art, the Van Dyke Café and O’Hara’s Jazz Pub are the most notable. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnenna Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine. His first CD, Hello World, was released in November.

Stephen Seo Collection Fashion Show at The Sunset Lounge at Mondrian 10/8/10

Friday Night ~ 10pm -4am
Stephen Seo Collection Fashion Show
The Sunset Lounge at Mondrian
1100 West Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

New York Fashion Designer, Stephen Seo presents his 2012 Collection
for Men & Women

Steven Seo’s apparel has been most recently featured on “Entourage”

Fashion ~ Music ~ Vibe

Sounds by DJ Danny
Dress code strictly enforced

Valet Parking

Table reservations & bottle service are strongly recommended
Erin Mia Milchman 954.232.0772
** This Event Is Almost Sold Out ~ Contact Me For Guest List Immediately

2 for 1 Taverna Opa Tuesdays 10/5/10

Tuesday Evening ~ 8pm – 2am
2 for 1 Taverna Opa Tuesdays
Taverna Opa Hollywood Beach
410 North Ocean Drive
Hollywood Beach 33019
( A1A just north of Hollywood Boulevard )

Taverna Opa South Beach
36 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach 33139
( Directly across from Nikki Beach )

Greek Taverna Style Cuisine
2 for 1 Mezze ( tappas menu )
2 for 1 Cocktails
2 for 1 Imports & Domestics
2 for 1 Shots

Price ~ fixe menus starting at $30. p/p
Belly Dancers, Fire Breathing Bartenders, Table Top Zorba

Sounds by: DJ HANA
Lively party atmosphere

$3. Valet parking.
Casual attire
Dockage available

Dinner Reservations:
Erin Mia Milchman 954.232.0772

Happy Hour – Abbey Brewing Company Happy Hour – Miami Beach – Monday-Friday – 3pm-7pm – All 3 Abbey House Beers just $4

Happy Hour Abbey Brewing Company Happy Hour at Abbey Brewing Company
Miami Beach
Monday-Friday, 3pm-7pm
All 3 Abbey House Beers just $4
1115 15th Street
Miami Beach Florida
33139
www.abbeybrewinginc.com

The Special House IPA, Imperial Stout, and Trappist Style Quadruple are just $4, Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm.

The Abbey Brewing Company is the Only Brewpub on Miami Beach since 1995.

Women’s White Party 11/24-28/10

Women’s White Party
Nov 24-28th, 10pm-4am
many venues in South Beach
www.womenswhiteparty.com

WOMEN’S WHITE PARTY TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY
a benefit for Care Resource
Spend a glamorous week in the sun and surf on South Beach with five hot women’s parties hosted by the cast of Showtime’s hit new series THE REAL L WORD

Stay where the action is at the Official White Party Hotel. The newly renovated Shelbourne Oceanfront Resort with rooms starting at just $145 a night.

For more information visit www.pandoraevents.com

Palms Happy Hour at the Palms 10/7/10

Join the Fairchild Palms for Happy Hour at Essensia at the Palms Hotel and Spa, Miami Beach.
Thursday, October 7 @ 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue

• Enjoy sipping, spa-ing and snacking.
• Complimentary Chandon Rosé Brut station from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Half-off all drinks and cocktails
• Half-off Essensia Lounge menu
• Half-off spa treatments between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• Reduced valet parking
• $10 voluntary donation at the door.

The Fairchild Palms is the young professionals group affiliated with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. All proceeds benefit the Fairchild Challenge environmental outreach program distributed to schools nationwide. For more information, visit our web site at www.fairchildpalms.org, or check out our Facebook page or send an email to info@fairchildpalms.org.
Join our mailing list, or better yet, become a Fairchild Palm today.

Taste of Peru First Gastronomic Festival 10/23-27/10

Latinbiz is Proud to Sponsor
Taste of Peru
1st Gastronomic Festival
Miami Beach Convention Center
October 23-27, 2010
For Tickets http://myticketusa.com

www.latinbiz.net

La Cámara de Comercio Peruana Americana del Sur e la Florida tiene el honor de presentar el primer Festival Gastronómico Peruano “Taste of Perú” en el Miami Beach Convention Center del 23 al 27 de octubre de 2010. Este evento cuenta con la colaboración del Consulado Peruano, el World Trade Center of Miami y el instituto de cocina D’Gallia del Perú.
La boleta de $35 incluye el acceso al evento y degustaciones de comidas y bebidas.
La boleta de $75 incluye el acceso al evento, degustaciones de comidas y bebidas (OPEN BAR), y el servicio de Valet Parking.
La boleta de $10 es para niños de menos de 10 años.
Para mayores informes sobre el evento favor llamar al: 786-290-2899

The American Peruvian Chamber of Commerce of the South and Florida has the honor to present the first Peruvian Gastronomical Festival; “Taste of Perú” in the Miami Beach Convention Center from the 23rd to the 27th of October of 2010. This event counts on the collaboration of the Peruvian Consulate, the World Trade Center of Miami and the institute of D’ kitchen; Gallia of Peru.
The $35 ticket includes access to the event and tastings of meals and drinks.
The $75 ticket includes access to the event, tastings of meals and drinks (OPEN BAR), and Valet Parking.
The $10 ticket is for children of less than 10 years.
For more information on the event please call: 786-290-2899

Peruvian American Chamber Of Commerce Of South Florida To Present “Taste Of Peru”, Debut A Peruvian Pavilion And Offer Seminars At 14th Americas Food & Beverage Show
The Americas Food & Beverage Show hosts its first-ever open to the public event, “Taste of Peru”, a celebration of Peruvian Food, Spirits and Specialties.

The food of the Andes will be showcased, for the first time, at this year’s Americas Food & Beverage Show on October 23 – 24, the weekend preceding the trade show (open to the public), and October 25 – 27, 2010 (trade only) at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The show organizers, World Trade Center Miami, have 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. As such, in addition to the weekend festivities named above, he has organized two seminars, taking place Monday, October 25th. The first, hosted by a renowned Peruvian Chef, will focus on special ingredients, chef secrets, recipes and other like topics. The latter seminar will spotlight how to successfully launch a Peruvian food & beverage business.

The PACCSF will also be debuting the Peruvian Pavilion. According to Rodriguez, eight companies will be exhibiting 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.”

Additionally, two Peruvian chef teams will be competing in the VI Annual Americas Chef Competition scheduled for October 26-27, 2010. Visit www.peruchamberusa.com to learn more about the weekend-long Peruvian activities. Tickets available for purchase online at myticketusa.com. For more information, contact the PACCSF at 786-290 2899 / info@peruchamberusa.com.

The World Trade Center Miami is a member of the World Trade Centers Association which is the preeminent global trade organization promoting two-way trade. There are 321 World Trade Centers located in 91 countries with a total membership of 2 million corporate members and associates. In the Western Hemisphere, there are more than 50 World Trade Centers either in operation or in the planning and/or construction stage.

The 14th Americas Food and Beverage Show will include approximately 300 exhibitors from the Americas and other parts of the world and 6,300+ buyers. Countries/regions such as Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, Jamaica, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain and the USA will participate. The 14th Americas Food and Beverage Show is sponsored by American Airlines, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information visit www.worldtrade.org or call 305-871-7910

Nightmare on Lincoln Benefiting The Little Lighthouse Foundation 10/30/10

“Nightmare on Lincoln Road” supporting the Little Lighthouse
7th floor event space at 1111 Lincoln Road
Saturday, October 30, 2010.
9:00 PM until 2:00 AM
after party at SET
www.thelittlelighthouse.org.

Tickets through October 10, 2010 are $150.00 per couple and $100.00 for single tickets. Single VIP Tickets are $150.00 per ticket. Ticket prices will increase after October 10, 2010.
The event will be at the 7th floor event space at 1111 Lincoln Road on Saturday, October 30, 2010.

Nightmare on Lincoln Road will be from 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM with an after party at SET.
There will be Premium Open Bars the entire evening, entertainment, including one of Miami’s top DJs, performances, fortune tellers, candy bars, and delectable treats from several of Miami’s best restaurants.

There are VIP Tables available. VIP Tables are in their own VIP area overlooking Lincoln Road. For $2,500.00, you receive a VIP Table, 10 VIP tickets to Nightmare on Lincoln Road and unlimited Grey Goose Bottle Service along with mixers.
You can purchase tickets at www.thelittlelighthouse.org

Little Lighthouse Foundation is a Florida based 501(c)(3) that seeks, identifies and provides support to children and their families with health, educational, and financial challenges. These supports come through deployment of Little Lighthouse trained volunteers and/or select financial contributions. Beneficiaries include children, families and select child orientated charities throughout Southern Florida.

March of Dimes Florida Chapter Signature Chefs and Wine Extravaganza at Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom 10/14/10

Signature Chefs & Wine Extravaganza
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Jungle Island, Treetop Ballroom
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
VIP Champagne Reception 6:30 p.m.
Event 7:30 p.m.
Self Parking $3 – Business Chic Attire
Sample the Culinary Artistry of 30 Signature Chefs
Accompanied by a Diverse Selection of Distinctive Wines
Exciting Silent and Live Auctions
Buy Tickets Here.

Join Chair Vincent Croce of Wealth Capital Management and Celebrity Spokesperson Jackie Nespral of NBC 6 and Sunny Anderson, Host of the Food Network’s “Cooking for Real,” as we honor Maria C. Alonso, Senior Vice President and Miami-Dade/Monroe Market Manager of Bank of America at a Celebration of Culinary Excellence.

The Signature Chefs 2010
Our Mission
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy. For more information, visit the March of Dimes web site at marchofdimes.com or its Spanish web site at nacersano.org.

Abokado… Chef Hiro Asano
AltaMare… Chef Simon Stojanovic
American Noodle Bar… Chef Michael Bloise
Atrio Bar & Grill at Conrad Miami… Chef Gustavo Zapata
Azul at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel… Chef Didier Pouzier
Blue Bell Ice Cream
Chef Allen’s… Chef Allen Susser
Chef George Catering… Chef Jorge Montes
Edda’s Cake Designs… Chef Edda Martinez
Emeril’s Miami Beach… Chef Brian Cantrell
Essensia Restaurant at The Palms Hotel & Spa… Chef Frank Jeannetti
Fireman Derek’s World-Famous Pies… Chef Derek Kaplan
Fogo De Chao… Chef Paulo Simonetti
InterContinental Miami… Chef Alexander Feher
Joe’s Stone Crab… Chef Andre Bienvenu
Jungle Island… Chef David Strickland
La Marea… Chef Gonzalo Rivera
Meat Market… Chef Sean Brasel
Mia Restaurant
Por Fin… Chef Luis Quant
Red Light Little River… Chef Kris Wessel
Rosa Mexicano… Chef David Sloane
Setai Hotel South Beach
Smith & Wollensky… Chef Dana Brizee
STK at the Gansevoort Hotel… Chef Ralph Pagano
Strategic Hospitality Group, Corp…
Chef Michael B. Jacobs and Chef Andrew M. Rothschild
Sugarcane raw bar grill… Chef Timon Balloo
Timo Restaurant… Chef Tim Andriola
Wish Restaurant… Chef Marco Ferraro

Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar October 2010

October 2010
thevandykecafe.com
Van Dyke Cafe Upstairs
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

1- Eversoklever, The sounds of big band Swing Rockability, Ska, Jazz, Latin and Blues
2- Rhythm & Blues Series, Ike & Val Woods Revue, Soul & Blues Revue
3- La Nueva Onda Latina Pop Music Series, Ulises Caloz, La Gente Maranja, Special guests Gaby Villanueva, and Odas many more! Hosted by Adrian Guerra
4- Karina Iglesias, Singer/songwriter
5- Jamie Ousley Trio, Featuring pianist Joe Davidian and Austin Mcmahon
6- Maryel Epps, Diva of song & love
7- SJ, Acoustic songman
8- Latin Jazz & Percussion Series, KCC Productions Presents Deskarga Jam Band, Timba meets Latin Jazz
9- Bobby Stringer, Extraordinary Soul and R&B
10- Latin Jazz Series, Oriente, Afro-Cuban Fusion
11- Dr. Ed Calle, Special guest Negroni’s Trio. One of the most recorded saxophonists in history, two-time Latin Grammy Nominee.
12- Artist Of The Month Dana Paul, Electrik Fused Jazztet. Putting vocal artistry to Jazz Fusion.
13- Comedy and music night with Freddy Stebbins and Miami’s Best Comics!
14- KCC Jazz Night Series, Dave Siegel & Miles High, Jazz/Pop fusion
15- Leslie Smith, New Orelans soul of Jazz diva
16- Hot Havana Salsa Night Series Tony Succar y el Grupo Mixtura Latin. Jazz, a journey through S. Amrica and Latin Caribbean.
17- Nu Soul Sunday Series, Leesa Richards, Soulful ballads, Rock & R&B. Recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston…
18- Florida Memorial Night At The Van Dyke, Hosted by Nicole Yarling, Violinist and Vocalist
19- Gecko Jazz, Blend of Afro Caribbean, Be-bop, and Brazilian flavor.
20- Araya Orta, Latin Jazz quartet
21- KCC Jazz Night Series Brian Wolfe and Audio Lobo, Original Funk/Jazz fusion
22- Lanzallamas! Afro-Latin-America world beat mezcla
23- Cuban Music Series Conjunto Progreso Grammy nominated Cuban son & descargas cubanas
24- Joshua Stedman. Original compositions influences of Sting, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai and Seal.
25- Under The Covers Tribute Series The Brass Evolution (11 pc “Classic Horn” style band) A tribute to the bands “Chicago & Blood Sweat & Tears”
26- Nicole Henry, Internationally acclaimed Jazz vocalist
27- Jazzilla Cd Release Party Jazz, Funk/Fusion Rock/Pop
28- KCC Jazz Night Series The Felipe Lamoglia Ensemble, Grammy-winning saxophonist plays New Directions in Afro-Cuban Beats
29- Jean P. Jam, Deep roots Reggae
30- Zombie Prom fea. Iko Iko, Blues & acoustic funk. Halloween costume contest.
31- 2nd Annual Halloween Block Party. 7pm-11pm featuring Tony Succar & His Thriller Salsa Band. Music tribute to Michael Jackson.
Songwriter Nights Series
Dead Rockstars 9pm-1am
Costume Party. Miami’s Best Songwriters dress up like the dead rock star they are covering.

Ellen Harvey The Nudist Museum opening reception 10/2/10

ellen harvey
Henri and Flore Lesieur Pavilion
Opening Reception: October 2, 3-5pm
The Bass Museum of Art
2121 park avenue
miami beach, fl 33139
bassmuseum.org

The Bass Museum of Art is pleased to present The Nudist Museum by Ellen Harvey.
harvey showcases nudes that represent purity, titillation, truth, comedy, beauty, love and ugliness as well as simple representations of the human body. october 2 – november 7, 2010

The Bass Museum of Art is pleased to present The Nudist Museum by Ellen Harvey.
Ellen Harvey’s Nudist Museum uses the Bass Museum’s collection to reveal a wide variety of different historical paradigms of nudity. By copying every nude in the collection, which includes paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Middles Ages to the present, Harvey showcases nudes that represent purity, titillation, truth, comedy, beauty, love and ugliness, as well as simple representations of the human body. The fifty-four resulting paintings are far from exact copies. The nudes were copied from the museum’s documentation rather than from the originals, with the result that the level of detail in each painting strongly reflects the resolution of the source documentation. The images were also cropped to accentuate the nudes and Harvey chose to paint everything other than the human body in monochrome. For sculptures and drawings, Harvey randomly assigned flesh colors to the bodies depicted. The ornate second-hand frames have been painted so that the paintings appear to be spilling out of the canvas, alerting the viewer to the fact that the apparently conventional salon-style installation of old paintings is not what it seems. Similarly, upon closer inspection, the wallpaper behind the paintings can be seen to contain small examples of nudity found in today’s mass media, creating a humorous contrast between the world-views of the paintings and that of the world in which we live. The project is a continuation of a recent series of exhibitions in which Harvey redefines different gallery and museum spaces at the same time that she challenges the audience’s perception and understanding of the artworks that occupy such spaces.
The Nudist Museum will be on view October 2 – November 7, 2010 with an opening reception on October 2 from 3-5pm. Free to members and basspass and cost of admission to the museum for non-members.

Ellen Harvey was born in the United Kingdom and lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Her work began to gather attention over a decade ago, when she “tagged” graffiti sites around New York City with small oval oil landscapes for The New York Beautification Project, which was subsequently published as a book by Gregory Miller & Co. Her work has since been the subject of numerous publications and periodicals. She has exhibited extensively in the U.S. and internationally and was featured in the 2008 Whitney Biennial. Her most recent solo exhibitions were Picturesque Pictures at Galerie Gebruder Lehmann and The Doppleganger Collections at Galerie Magnus Muller in Berlin, Germany. She is represented by Locks Gallery in Philadelphia, Stephan Stoyanov Gallery in New York, Meesendeclerq Gallery in Brussels, Belgium, Galerie Gebruder Lehmann and Galerie Magnus Muller in Berlin, Germany.

Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park)
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
T: 305.673.7530
www.bassmuseum.org

Located in Miami Beach, the Bass Museum of Art offers a dynamic year-round calendar of exhibitions presenting contemporary art as well as works of art from its collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture and textiles. In April 2010, the museum opened its Egyptian Gallery, the only Egyptian Gallery in Florida. Artist’s projects, educational programs, lectures, concerts and free family days complement the works on view.

$8 general admission/ $6 senior adults & students. Free for members and children under the age of 6. Group discounts available.

Wednesday-Sunday 12-5pm. Docent tours by appointment. Free with museum admission. To schedule a group tour call 305.673.7530 x 9-1016.

Bass Museum Shop: An eclectic selection of art, architecture and photography books; folk art from around the world; one-of-a-kind decorative and gift items; jewelry by local and international artisans; postcards; and educational toys. Open during museum hours and selected special events.

WiFi SNACK BAR @ THE BASS MUSEUM SHOP: A cheerful, cool relaxing spot in the Bass Museum Shop offering free WiFi & snacks during museum hours.

5 Years of the World Erotic Art Museum 10/16/10

The Queen of Erotica Naomi Wilzig welcomes her court: The Queens of South Beach to celebrate 5 Years of the World Erotic Art Museum.
October 16, 8pm-midnight
1205 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
At the corner of Washington Avenue and 12th Street

Highlighting the evening during which Ms. Wilzig will deliver a lavish buffet and entertainment that will cheer on all who attend, will be famed performance artists Geraldine and Shanaya. Adding to the glamour and fun will also be divas Adora and Victoria.

$15, Must be 18 or older to enter.
Free for members.
The World Erotic Art Museum is proud to announce that proceeds will benefit the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

Sponsored by:
42 Below Vodka
Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at UM School of Medicine
Wire Magazine
Miami New Times
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
South Florida Concierge Association
Welcome and Bienvenidos Visitors’ Magazines
Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

Photography is permitted. No photographs taken in the museum may be reproduced, distributed, or sold without written permission from the museum.

Blogalicious Weekend at Ritz-Carlton South Beach 10/8-10/10

Blogalicious Weekend Celebrates Diversity in Social Media
President of National Urban League Marc Morial Scheduled to Appear as Keynote Speaker at the Second Annual Conference
Ritz-Carlton South Beach
Miami Beach, FL
October 8 to October 10, 2010

Blogalicious Weekend, the largest blogging conference celebrating diversity in social media, will host its second annual conference at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach in Miami, FL from October 8 to October 10, 2010. The three-day event dedicated to celebrating diversity in social media will bring together a group of savvy, influential and talented women bloggers to share ideas and inspiration in the context of Web 2.0.

Founded by Mamalaw.com bloggers, Nadia Jones, Nyasha Smith and Stacey Ferguson, Blogalicious Weekend was launched after these three practicing attorneys, who between them have seven children, realized that there was a dearth in the blogosphere when it came to the multicultural voices of women bloggers. They are also the founders of Mamalaw Media Group (MMG), a company devoted to raising the profile of women of color online.

“We believe this is an exciting opportunity to discuss the importance of blogging across ethnic communities,” says Mamalaw Media Group. “The conference will once again ignite a sense of unity within the multicultural blogging community, as well as educate marketers on the importance of our demographic in today’s marketplace, all while networking, building relationships, and promoting inspiration and success for each other.”

Blogalicious 2010 is expected to have an attendance of hundreds of social media influencers from various backgrounds. Featured workshops include Marketing to Women of Color, Building Your Social Media Tribe and The Value and Metrics of Diversity at Conferences.

Marc Morial, president of National Urban League is set to appear as one of the keynote speakers. He will speak on Sunday, October 10, at 9 a.m. The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. The Urban League recently celebrated its centennial in Washington, D.C.

Other speakers include Miriam Muley, The 85% Niche; Elisa Camahort Page, BlogHer, Inc.; Wayne Sutton, Social Wayne; and Dr. Otis Brawley, American Cancer Society.

Event sponsors include representatives from General Mills (My Blog Spark, Que Rica Vida, Feeding Dreams); General Motors (Buick and OnStar); McDonald’s; and Kellogg’s.

The Blogalicious Weekend conferences celebrate diversity among women in social media by offering educational, networking and social opportunities geared towards women (and men!) of all backgrounds. Blogalicious Weekend 2010, will be in Miami, Florida on October 8-10, 2010. Mamalaw Media Group, the founder of Blogalicious Weekend is responsible for other ventures, including monthly webinars called Blogalicious Bytes: Lessons in Social Media, My Blogalicious, a virtual community of contributing editors serving as a destination for news, entertainment resources and op-ed content for women of color online, and The bLink Marketing Network. For more information on Blogalicious Weekend and other projects hosted by MamaLaw Media Group, please visit http://mamalawmediagroup.com/.

We Want It All Wednesdays Wednesday 10/6/10

We Want It All Wednesdays
Wednesday October 6th, 6pm
Bar 721

We Want It All TV® joins Bar 721 and Couptessa.com to host
“We Want It All Wednesdays”
A weekly series of ladies networkers where patrons can Express, Enjoy, & Indulge!

Men Are Welcomed And Encouraged
Please join us in celebration of the angles & survivors of breast cancer
Suggested door donation – $10
100% of the door donation will go to
Susan G Komen For The Cure Miami / Ft. Lauderdale

First 50 guests will receive;
FREE Stella Sweets Shoppe Cupcakes
FREE Kiehl’s gift bags
FREE Mini Spa Treatments provided by Seven Seas Spa
FREE Eyebrow waxing by WOW Brows

2 for 1 Drinks – $6 well Drinks

Public parking at corner lot

Talk show hosts, Deborah Magdalena , spoken word poet and actress, local radio personality Chanel Gonzalez, and business executive Vanessa Conde explore what it is to be a woman in this day and age on their online show and now they are bringing the set to audiences live at Bar 721.

“We are excited about being able to connect with our viewers one-on-one while rewarding them for having the courage to Want It All with a night of treats and cocktails,” states Producer and Host Deborah Magdalena.

The Quorum Rooftop Event at The Townhouse Hotel 10/22/10

The Quorum Rooftop Event
October 22, 2010, 9:00pm
The Townhouse Hotel
150 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.534.3800
www.townhousehotel.com

Please join us at the newly-renovated Townhouse Hotel rooftop terrace for an evening of refreshing sounds and elegant atmosphere.

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

Arrive early as capacity is limited.

No cover, valet available.

Playing the Game of Life Open House 11/6/10

Playing the Game of Life Open House
November 6th, 2010, 10 am-2 pm
Playing the Game of Life Enrichment Center
7144 Byron Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33141
www.playingthegameoflife.com

PLAYING THE GAME OF LIFEâ„  INVITES YOU TO A FREE OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION

Children will enjoy games, activities, healthy snacks and have FUN!

Playing the Game of Life℠ (PGL℠), a turn-key program for teaching social skills through an arts-based curriculum, is organizing a free event for children and youth 0- 18 years of age and families. The purpose of the “Open House” is to bring awareness to the community and to the public at large about its new space, enjoy the activities and have FUN!. It will be held on Saturday, November 6th , from 10 am to 2 pm, at 7144 Byron Avenue, Miami Beach.

During the event, children and families will be able to participate in different PGL℠ classes such as Creative Movement, Yoga, Fine Arts and Nutritional Education and Organic Cooking, enjoy face painting by The Fantastic Party Factory; taste delicious appetizer from Rancho Grande Restaurant. Manta Groves band will offer a special performance and Beach Flower will be passing flowers to the children. Participants will visit the newly remodeled facilities and also learn about PGL℠’s curriculum and programs.

PGL℠’s new center will offer fun-filled and educational programs for children 0 – 18 years of age, day time and after school programming, Mommy/Daddy and Me classes, Birthday Parties, programs for children with special abilities and Speech and Language services.

Until present, PGL℠ has run its programs at different facilities in Miami Beach, Aventura, Hallandale, Kendall, Little Havana, Hialeah, Overtown, and Northwest Miami. The opening of its own location will allow more children to have a chance to get to know and participate in the Playing the Game of Life programs. “Through the opening of this facility, it is our hope to plant seeds in the children’s lives which will then give them the opportunity to develop into confident and self-aware adults. Our approach is (w) holistic in nature and combines different tools in order to achieve the most complete social emotional learning experience for the child”, said Jeannette Blanca Egozi, President of PGL℠.
For more information call 305-864-5237 or email info@ecqc.biz or. To learn more about Playing the Game of Lifeâ„  please visit www.PlayingTheGameOfLife.com
About Playing the Game of Lifeâ„ 

Playing the Game of Life℠ (PGL℠) is a turn-key approach, created in 2006, which has the mission to develop social skills, build positive character attributes, and promotes life-long wellness through arts-based prevention programs. It is offered to children, adolescents and adult groups and, in order to carry out its mission, program uses different tools such as Positive Communication and Life Skills℠, Creative Movement, Meditation, Rhythmic Art, Performance Art, Fine Art and Filmmaking, Nutritional Education and Organic Cooking, Career Discovery and Exploration and Conscious Discipline®. PGL was created and is currently directed by Jeannette Blanca Egozi, President of ECQC, LLC. This company, founded in 2004, is a pioneer in developing quality alternative and (w)holistic** programming. Egozi is a Certified Mental Health Professional, an Internationally Certified Stress Management Consultant, earned a Peace Mediation Certificate from the University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism, is a Teacher, and has a Masters in Speech Language Pathology.

**Programs address the physical, emotional, mental, creative, and social aspects of the individual.

This event is FREE and open to the public! Bring your friends and family!

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Cat Shell at Van Dyke Upstairs on 9/30/10

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Cat Shell at Van Dyke Upstairs on Thursday, September 30, 2010.  Cat Shell, a seductive songstress residing in Miami Beach, FL, is here to bring her unique mix of jazzy pop/soul to the listening ears of the world. Cat has taken her eclectic taste in music and formulated a style that combines the sounds of the past with the present.  I have to say she is amazing.

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

Celebrate Halloween with Ego at Burger and Beer Lounge to support The American Cancer Society 10/30/10

Celebrate Halloween In Style Featuring Miami’s Favorite Local Band, Ego Playing Live
Proceeds From Ticket Sales Will Go To The American Cancer Society
Sponsored By The Entertainment Team For Key Biscayne Relay For Life 2011

Burger and Beer Lounge 1766 Bay Road Miami Beach, FL (305) 672-3287

Join the member’s of EGO, Zaida, Paul, Mike, Rob and Lazaro, on October 30th, at the upstairs restaurant lounge at B&B in South Beach. The B&B is the perfect backdrop for this “All Hallowed Night Event”, featuring a large forum with theatre size movie screens, playing your favorite Rocky Horror Movie Scenes in the background all night long. EGO will be playing three electrifying sets from 9pm to 1am, featuring some of their favorite cover songs from Pink, U2 and Matchbox 20, to name a few.

There will be a cover charge of $10 and patrons will receive one free drink, proceeds will go to The American Cancer Society to help find a cure for one of the scariest words in the English language, CANCER. This Halloween you can have fun while helping a wonderful cause, mark your calendars and get your tickets soon, space is limited.

Websites to visit: EGO:  Zaida:

Journal of Decorative and Propaganda Arts launch at The Wolfsonian–FIU 10/1/10

The Wolfsonian–FIU and The Cultural Institute of Mexico in Miami invite you to celebrate the launch of the new issue of the Journal of Decorative and Propaganda Arts, dedicated to visual culture in twentieth-century Mexico.

Friday, October 1, 2010 7pm
The Wolfsonian–Florida International University
1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
info@thewolf.fiu.edu

Join us for a conversation between two specialists on modern Mexican art: Lynda Klich, art historian and guest editor of this issue; and Anna Indych-López, author of Muralism without Walls: Rivera, Orozco, and Siqueiros in the United States, 1927-1940. They will discuss key currents in Mexican art and design that emerged from such fields as painting, stained glass, political caricature, architecture, and furniture design.

A reception and book signing will follow.
Co-sponsored by The Cultural Institute of Mexico in Miami as part of 3° Festival México Miami.
For more information, 305.535.2644 or lydia@thewolf.fiu.edu. Admission is free and open to the public.

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Speed Limits
Advertising for Health
Unrealized Architecture
The Grand Hotels of Schultze & Weaver
Art and Design in the Modern Age: Selections from The Wolfsonian Collection
Another way Florida International University makes Earth more interesting.

The Wolfsonian–FIU gratefully acknowledges our current publication, program, and exhibition supporters: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; the Jerome A. Yavitz Charitable Foundation; the Rockefeller Foundation; FIU Division of Information Technology: University Technology Services; James Woolems and Woolems, Inc.; National Endowment for the Arts; Institute for Museum and Library Services; Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Foundation; Isabel and Marvin Leibowitz; Bulgari; The Batchelor Foundation; Frances L. Wolfson Fund at Dade Community Foundation; The Cowles Charitable Trust; Youth Arts Enrichment Program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Children’s Trust, The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County; FPL FiberNet, a leading provider of fiber-optic solutions; Tui Lifestyle; Carnival Foundation; Rene Gonzalez Architect; the South Florida Group of Northwestern Mutual; Funding Arts Network; and The Wolfsonian–FIU Alliance.

The Wolfsonian–FIU is proud to receive ongoing support from: The William J. and Tina Rosenberg Foundation; Continental Airlines, the Official Airline of The Wolfsonian–FIU; Bacardi USA, Inc.; and Arrowood Vineyards & Winery.

Spa at Shore Club Announces New Corporate Athlete Treatment

A new brand of athlete has emerged as identified by lead therapist at the Spa at Shore Club in South Beach, Christian LaSalle. Like professional sports athletes, the corporate athlete is called on by their employer to produce results in environments with uncomfortable chairs, high amounts of stress and increased tension caused by irregular sleeping patterns. The Corporate Athlete Treatment, a 60-minute massage featured only at the luxurious Spa at Shore Club is the answer to these problems and focuses on the head, neck and shoulders to mitigate discomfort from the following sources:

– Blackberry and PDA usage
– Laptop computer use or improper height of desktop computer screen
– Carrying heavy purse/bag on shoulder
– Crimping the telephone between ear and shoulder
– Unhelpful sleep posture

The specialty service costs $125 for 60 minutes or can be purchased in a series of 5 sessions for $500 and includes customized massage therapy and stretching for maximum benefits. The Spa at Shore Club is located at 1901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL. Reservations can be made at 305.695.3293.

Photographs of Gran Sierp Pisco Bus One Year Extravaganza on 9/30/10

Gran Sierpe Pisco Bus One Year Extravaganza on Thursday, September 30, 2010.  The legendary ‘Pisco Bus’ celebrated its one year anniversary on September 30th: wearing pants, optional. Gran Sierpe Pisco, Yelp and the Miami Rescue Mission formed an invigorating partnership on this venture.   Giving Back In honor of the one-year anniversary, Gran Sierpe had decided to contribute to a greater cause. Gran Sierpe will be asking all males to donate their pants to the Miami Rescue Mission, making this month’s festivities a bottoms-optional occasion. The non-profit organization for the homeless has recently expressed its urgent need for this male attire, inspiring the philanthropic theme for the evening.

Nikki at Night with Louis Puig and Armand Pena 10/3/10

Nikki at Night- Louis Puig & Armand Peña
From Oct 3 To Oct 4 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’s line up features Special Guest DJ LOUIS PUIG and resident Armand Peña doing a back-to-back set with Felipe Kaval and Bruno!
For reservations please contact: viptables@nikkibeach.com

La Fee Verte celebrates the launch of mixed party The Cuckoo Club 10/4/10

La Fee Verte Celebrates The Launch Of Mixed Party “The Cuckoo Club”
Monday, October 4, 2010
10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
La Fee Verte
912 71st Street (NoBe North Beach)
Miami Beach, FL 33141
305.865.5955

La Fee Verte, South Florida’s tease burlesque and absinthe club, and local purveyors of fun Jose Ortiz, Omar Gonzalez and Tony Ferro will celebrate the launch of the club’s newest monthly soirée “The Cuckoo Club” this Monday, October 4 at 10 p.m.

The mixed party – that means all gays, straights and everyone else is welcome – will be hosted by fashionista and designer Jiussana Briseno and party fixture Michael Stanley. Guests will enjoy complimentary cocktails from 10 to 11:30 p.m. and dance the night away to the beats of South Florida’s DJ J Felix spinning classic house in the downstairs “Burlesque Lounge.” Bitch Pop (think heavy dance hits from the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Britney Spears) and Hip-Hop will be played in the upstairs “Nutcracker Suite.” In addition, everyone in attendance will witness tantalizing burlesque performances by lead temptress Nicole Soden of the club’s Madames du Mischief dance group and crazy freak shows by Wild Child, Belaxis and Geraldine.

Bottle specials begin at $150 and a special “Winehouse Punch” will available the entire night for $8. To RSVP, please send an email to: info@clublafeeverte.com

La Fee Verte is South Florida’s first and only tease burlesque and absinthe club. Its décor and ambiance are designed and meant to arouse the senses and seduce the crowds. La Fee Verte’s eye candy is served at midnight with tease burlesque shows and contortionists taking place every 20 minutes until 3 a.m. Guests can also enjoy the club’s 16 different types of absinthe and 20 custom absinthe-based signature cocktails. A membership or RSVP is necessary for entry.

La Fee Verte is located at 912 71st Street (NoBe North Beach) and is open Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. For a membership invitation, please email the owners at info@clublafeeverte.com.

Sex and the Beach Fifth Anniversary Bash 10/17/10

Sex and the Beach Fifth Anniversary Bash

Sunday, October 17, 2010 4:00 – 8:00 Pm
Clevelander
C-Level Rooftop Terrace
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Walk in through the main hotel lobby and take the elevator upstairs.

No ticket required but please RSVP so we have a headcount.

Sex and the Beach is celebrating its fifth anniversary and the damn good art of blogging. Come join Maria, friends and other bloggers for a laid-back sunset party with an ocean view in South Beach — that crazy town where it all started. At 7:00 PM we’ll announce the winner of the Sex and the Beach contest (ladies, have you submitted your video yet?). Party officially ends at 8 but surely some of us will linger.

Enjoy $5 Punanitinis (Stoli, triple sec and a splash of bitters shaken and served up with orange garnish) or any Stoli mixer drink of your choice, also dirt cheap at five bucks. Other great Clevelander drinks plus beer, wine and appetizers available at their already recession-friendly prices. R & B and Hip Hop spinned by Sunday’s DJ. Dress casual!

We’re working on some schwag and other goodies. Details to follow!

SOCIAL MEDIA STUFF
If you’re on Twitter, kindly hashtag any party related tweets #satb5. And don’t forget to like us on Facebook!

The Miami Beach Veiled Wine Society Merlot For The Museum for Miami Science Museum 10/2/10

THE MIAMI BEACH VEILED WINE SOCIETY
IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPACT @ MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM
PRESENT: “MERLOT FOR THE MUSEUM”
Saturday October 2nd, 2010
7:30pm to 11:00pm

Mansion Nightclub
1235 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Hosts: Esi Shabani, Allen Silanee, and David De La Espriella
RSVP: www.mbvws.org
Email: arubinson@miamisci.org or
mbveiledwinesociety@gmail.com

SPONSORS:
Rice House of Kabob
1318 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-0332

DiSanto LLP
Christian Bruno, Esq.
1000 5th Street Suite 200
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 479-2616
Cbruno@disantolaw.com

Miami Wrap Stars
7520 NE 4th Court Suite 101A
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 978-5777

De La Photos

ONLY 2-3 players per team – (with a designated driver if needed)
A $10 suggested donation per person at the door (of course you can give more) to benefit IMPACT @ Miami Science Museum (100% of the donated funds will go directly to the charity.) For more info about them: www.miamisci.org

NEW START TIME
Registration begins at 7:30pm SHARP and the event will begin at 8:30pm. If you are still in line and not registered by 8:30pm, you will be unable to compete, but you may participate. As a result, latecomers will be unable to compete for the winnings. The bottom line is: please arrive on time!

Tropical Nights Gala For Hope benefiting Haiti 10/8/10

Friday, October 8th, 2010
Treetops Ballroom at Jungle Island
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Tickets are available at $60.00 until October 1st, 2010.
They will be available for $75 after.
Buy tickets online.

Forgotten about Haiti?
Mission of Hope-Haiti needs your help!

Please join MiamiBusiness.com for an evening of dining and dancing in its annual Gala For Hope on October 8, 2010 at Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom. This year all net proceeds will benefit Mission of Hope-Haiti. We have a unique opportunity to come together with Miami’s business community for a needy and worthy cause – the children of Haiti. Countless lives are touched daily in Haiti through the Church of Hope, School of Hope, House Hope Orphanage, Hospital of Hope, and Disaster Relief.

In recent months alone, the Mission of Hope has:
· Delivered over 11 million meals
· Treated over 4,000 patients
· Provided 50 prosthetic limbs
· Supplied over 2,200 tents
· Educated 2600 children that would otherwise not receive an education.

You can attend the Gala For Hope for just $60. This will entail you to cocktails, dinner, and an evening of fun headlined by Tito Puente, Jr. Sponsorship opportunities are available and welcomed. Please also consider providing an item that can be donated for the Silent Auction and/or Raffle.

By supporting the mission and vision of Miami Business.com in its Annual Gala for Hope, you help feed another child, rescue another child, educate another child. With you on our Team of Hope, we will find love, compassion, healing and Hope for Haiti!

For further details, please contact us at gala@miamibusiness.com.

Keep It Sexy 10/7/10

Keep It Sexy
10/7/10, 8:00 P.M
Bar 721
721 N. Lincoln Lane
Website.

Alcohol, bananas, and whipped cream! Those are just 3 things to expect at Miami’s most outrageously sexy, interactive event. A dance pole, and some blow up dolls will all be part of the fun to win some seriously sexy prizes!

Sexy prizes include: (Tattoos, pole dance lessons, gift cards for lingerie and adult goodies)

Not in the mood to play? Come in and relax, your first drinks is on our sponsor, Svedka Vodka.

Enjoy the sexiness of Miami’s own, Sofia Luna, as she tantalizes the audience with her sexy burlesque sets. She’ll hit the stage right after our host, Mike Mercadal, breaks the ice with some naughty humor.

Couples, arrive when the doors open and enjoy the sensual sounds of a band that will make you sneak out to the car mid-way through the show (and it won’t be to check your parking meter). The always sexy “Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reason.”

Top the night off with some pole dancing, or a back rub from our on-site masseuse (massages by donation).

Happy Hour is from 8:00 – 9:00, and early in the evening there will be plenty of free drink prize giveaways. Cover is $5 and includes a complimentary drink, but ladies can flash a little thong, and get in FREE and receive a complimentary drink.

Join us on South Beach as we KEEP IT SEXY!
Specials:
Thong Thursdays: Ladies, show us your thongs and get in free and receive a free drink
$5 cover gets you in and your first drink is complimentary.

Drink Specials:
Bar 721 Happy Hour from 2-9 p.m./ Keep It Sexy Happy Hour between 8-9 p.m.
$5 Svedka Vodka drinks all night / $5 Rum drinks all night

Bar 721 Grindr Million Man Celebration 9/30-10/1/10

Bar 721 Grindr Million Man Celebration
Thursday September 30th and Friday October 1st, 10pm
Bar 721
721 N Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach FL 33139

Bar 721 Grindr parties are back this Thursday September 30th and Friday October 1st, so break out the iPhone, iPod Touch or Blackberry and get ready to celebrate GRINDR Million Man.

There are drink specials going on for Grindr customers that show their Grindr app at 1:30am on Thursday September 30. Sounds by DJ Mayner, never a cover!

HYPE Grindr party, this Friday October 1st at 10pm. Free vodka drinks 10pm to 11pm. Sounds by DJ Smeejay, never a cover!! At 2am, show your GRINDR app and receive a free drink!

Ad2 Miami Creative Children Therapy Annual Charity Event 9/30/10

Ad2 Miami: “Creative Children Therapy” Annual Charity Event
Thursday, September 30th, 2010, 6:30PM – 10:30PM
MAC Building
MAC Building (CIFO)
5960 SW 57th Avenue
Miami, FL
cct-art.eventbrite.com

Please join Ad2 Miami, part of the American Advertising Federation of Greater Miami, as they help raise funds for “Creative Children Therapy”, a cause for autism awareness. Purchase tickets at cct-art.eventbrite.com!

Joining us for the evening will be the Board of Directors of Ad2 Miami, 20+ local sponsors, and special guest LEBO!

CWAY-MIAMI Martial Arts business training, technology classes and a great place to network 10/15-16/10

CWAY-MIAMI – Martial Arts business training, technology classes, and a great place to network!!
October 15th and 16th, 2010, Approximately 8am-5pm
The Alexander Hotel
5225 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140, United States
http://www.championsway.com/thecway

ChampionsWay will be hosting their second CWAY event in beautiful South Beach Miami. CWAY-Miami will take place on October 15th and 16th, at the stunning Alexander Hotel located right on the beach.

The event will feature morning training sessions with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion Robert Drysdale, and Muay Thai expert Kru Ace Ramirez. Grab a front row seat and learn lessons from industry leaders that can be applied directly towards the growth of your martial arts business.

Some topics to be covered, include, social media optimization, measuring your marketing strategies, and great Holiday season strategies.

Learn more about this event and how to register today by sending and email or by visiting http://www.championsway.com/thecway.

This is a great event for Martial Arts academy owners who want to take their academy to the next level!

Rockstar Rewards Football at The Clevelander Week 4 10/3-4/10

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.

Week Four
Sunday 10/3
San Francisco @ Atlanta (1p)
NY Jets @ Buffalo (1p)
Cincinnati @ Cleveland (1p)
Detroit @ Green Bay (1p)
Denver @ Tennessee (1p)
Seattle @ St. Louis (1p)
Carolina @ N Orleans (1p)
Baltimore @ Pittsburgh (1p)
Houston @ Oakland (4:05p)
Indianapolis @ Jacksonville (4:05p)
Arizona @ San Diego (4:15p)
Washington @ Philadelphia (4:15p)
Chicago @ NY Giants (8:20p)
Monday 10/4
N England @ Miami (8:30p) *** Show your Rockstar Rewards card during this game and receive free order of Nachos and enter the raffle to win a Bud Light Lime Cooler***

Corey Michaels premieres new video Rockstar at Twist South Beach 10/1/10

DANCE RECORING ARTIST COREY MICHAELS PREMIERES HIS NEW VIDEO ROCKSTAR AT TWIST SOUTH BEACH
Friday, October 1, 2010 11 p.m.

TWIST South Beach
1057 Washington Av.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.538.9478
www.twistsobe.com

Miami-based recording artist Corey Michaels will premiere the music video for his infectious first single “Rockstar” from his debut album, Who Killed the King?, with an exclusive performance at legendary Miami Beach nightclub TWIST on Friday, October 1 at 11 p.m. The music video will premiere in the Frolic Video Lounge at 1:00 am followed by a performance by Corey. Guests can expect a wild set that is sure to entertain the crowd. After the performance, Corey will be gifting t-shirts and copies of his album to his fans during a meet and greet/signing period. Who Killed the King? is available now at the iTunes Store (http://tinyurl.com/CoreyMichaels).

The music video for “Rockstar” was filmed at celebrity favorite Cheeseburger Baby (http://cheeseburgerbaby.net/), a few blocks from TWIST South beach. Inspired by movies such as Scarface and Party Monster, and works by David LaChapelle, the video features a multitude of interesting characters led by Corey Michaels himself as they take over the restaurant for a night of debauchery. “The video takes the viewer on a journey filled with unexpected surprises. I wanted a video that reflected not only my lifestyle, but an era of true glamour and fun,” says Corey.

Corey Michaels has written and produced pop/dance music for over six years. After living in Amsterdam, NL he moved back to Miami, FL in the fall of 2008 and began recording Who Killed the King?. The album is described as a fusion of American pop music with Eurodance sounds as each song is a pulsating club banger. Corey has performed all over the world including Exit Club and Piano Bar in Amsterdam, NL and the Florida International University “Break the Silence” pride event. He most recently performed at Wynwood hotspot Cafeina and SCORE Nightclub on Lincoln Rd. For more information on Corey Michaels, please visit www.coreymichaels.com or find him on Facebook. Fans can also follow him on Twitter at @coreymichaels.

Video Preview at Louis Lounge at the Gansevoort 10/1/10

Preview a compilation of video art works by 12 local artists, in conjunction with Miami Art Museum’s New Work Miami 2010 exhibition.
10/01/10 09:30PM – 12:00AM
Louis at the Gansevoort Hotel
2377 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

MAM members free, non-members $15
Complimentary vodka cocktails until midnight.
For more information contact RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.1704.

Video Preview: Friday, October 1, 2010
Doors open 9:30pm, Screening begins 10pm
Louis Lounge at the Gansevoort Miami Beach
Preview a compilation of video art works by 12 local artists, in conjunction with Miami Art Museum’s New Work Miami 2010 exhibition. Complimentary vodka cocktails until midnight. For more information contact RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.1704. MAM members free, non-members $15.

http://miamiartmuseum.org

The Soulcial featuring Sassy Singz 10/3/10

The Soulcial
10/03/2010, 8pm-12am
BED
929 washington ave
www.thesoulcial.com

The Soulcial: Live Music Dinner Party
this week featuring Sassy Singz

Dinner For 2 : Dinner For 10 : Drinks For 3 : Bottle For 5 : Chilling At The Bar Lounging In A Bed : Loving The Live Music : Ready For The Party : No matter what you want to do this Sunday at The Soulcial we are ready to give it to you.

Make Sure You RSVP To thesoulcial@gmail.com if you are attending this weekend

Cat Shell Show at Van Dyke Cafe with Soul Of Miami photo shoot by Anthony Jordon 9/30/10

Soul Of Miami invites you to a special Cat Shell show featuring a photo shoot by Anthony Jordon at Van Dyke Cafe.

Thursday, September 30, 9pm
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach

Cat Shell, a seductive songstress residing in Miami Beach, FL, is here to bring her unique mix of jazzy pop/soul to the listening ears of the world. Cat has taken her eclectic taste in music and formulated a style that combines the sounds of the past with the present. Cat Shell’s music brings with it an aura of familiarity and radio-friendly artistry.

Anthony Jordon, as a self taught photographer, my vision is just that: to see what can be shot and shown through my camera lens, and then presented as artistically and professionally as possible, exceeding the expectations of my clients.

Soul Of Miami is doing this just because we can. We like Cat and Anthony and Van Dyke, so we set this up so we could have a good photo gallery of one of our favorite singers. That’s it, we are making no money out of this, just doing it for fun. We hope you will join us for a drink and to listen to some excellent music. You’ll show up in the gallery, no doubt, as well. Hope to see you there!

www.catshellmusic.com
www.thevandykecafe.com
antjphotog.paradepro.com
fashion by Danittza Zimic www.shopmionline.com

Cecconi’s Set to Open in Miami’s Soho Beach House

Cecconi’s Set to Open in Miami’s Soho Beach House

Soho House Group announces the opening of the third location of its popular restaurant, Cecconi’s, on October 11th, which will debut as part of the new Soho Beach House in Miami. Overseeing the kitchen and executing the classic Venetian-influenced menu is acclaimed Executive Chef Sergio Sigala.

Inspired by the original London location—which was founded in 1978 and modeled after the first Cipriani in Venice, Italy,—the 150-seat Cecconi’s Miami is located on the ground floor of Soho Beach House, the recently renovated Art Deco Sovereign Hotel. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in an intimate setting, Cecconi’s offers superior service and is sure to entice the discerning tastes of its fellow Miami denizens and savvy visitors alike. The restaurant exudes the perfect blend of elegantly traditional cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere.

Sigala brings to Cecconi’s Miami a pedigree earned in some of the most esteemed kitchens in the world including Michelin-starred restaurants Al Bersagliere in Goito, Italy, and Ristorante Villa Fiordaliso in Lake Garda, Italy. Additionally, he was Chef of Italian Cuisine at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel where he catered private parties and royal weddings at 16 different palaces for dignitaries such as the Sultan of Bahrain, Prince Charles and Nelson Mandela. For the past 10 years, this Northern Italian native was Executive Chef at Miami’s celebrated eatery, Casa Tua.

An ardent practitioner of sourcing quality, seasonal ingredients and using simple preparations, Sigala will add his own unique spin to the Cecconi’s Miami menu. He features all the same beloved dishes from the restaurant’s sister locations worldwide coupled with a robust steak and seafood program.

Menu highlights include Wood-Oven Roast Scallops with Pancetta and Rosemary; Kobe Beef Tartare with Truffle and Pecorino; Burrata, Red Onion and Fresh Tomato Pizza; Maine Lobster with House-made Spaghetti; Veal Ossobuco with Gremolata; and a first-rate selection of prime steaks served with truffle jus and garlic confit.

Whether they’re having a meal in the main dining room or simply grabbing drinks at the restaurant’s 14-seat bar, Cecconi’s guests can enjoy a diverse beverage program which features a 230-bottle wine list with a bevy of Italian, Spanish and South American selections; a choice variety of international and domestic beers; and handcrafted cocktails that consist of traditional Italian favorites alongside caipirinhas, mojitos and other libations which pay homage to Miami’s mix of Caribbean and Latin influences.

Cecconi’s Miami features outdoor garden-like seating that is sheltered by a retractable awning, allowing guests to enjoy their meal enveloped in the pleasure of Miami’s inviting weather. Additionally, the restaurant design includes antique Nile green stripped tile floors, allusive of the incredible hue of the nearby sea, and a garden of Silver Buttonwood trees.

Cecconi’s Miami is located at Soho Beach House, 4385 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Fla., and is open Monday to Wednesday 8 a.m. to midnight, Thursday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, please visit www.cecconisrestaurant.com.

The Paul Shewchuk Quartet featuring vocalist DeDee Wilde will be at Jazid 10/26/10

The Paul Shewchuk Quartet featuring vocalist DeDee Wilde will be at Jazid Tuesday, October 26, from 11 PM to 2 AM. Jazid is at 1342 Washington Ave., South Beach. For more info call 305-673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Miami native Diane Broomfield grew up in an eight-sibling family wherein music was a constantly defining factor. She picked up the nickname “Dee Dee” (which she now spells “DeDee”) in early childhood; and she borrowed the surname “Wilde” from older brother Ron, who attained international fame as R&B balladeer Eugene Wilde in the mid-’80s. She first appeared on record with the family group Tight Connection in the late ’70s via a single deal with Taurus Records.

Subsequently performing as Life, La Voyage, and Simplicious, the unit enjoyed a minor R&B hit in 1984 under the latter name with “Let Her Feel It.” In 1988, Wilde released her first single, “I Found You”. The U.K. success of this and “Lap of Luxury” led to her debut album, No Way Out, released only in Europe and Japan. Her style here blended elements of powerful belters like Chaka Khan and deeper tones à la Evelyn “Champagne” King, and solidified her position as a commanding soul-ballad singer.

She co-wrote (under the name D. Williams) and co-produced all of the material on the album. Proving her flexibility, she guested on dance group Urban High’s 1989 cover of Loleatta Holloway’s Runaway, and added touches of house and hip- hop to her sophomore set, 1992’s Get-A-Way. Before and during her solo recordings she had also done session work with acts including James Brown, Phyllis Hyman, and INXS. She had also made a name as a top live performer in Miami’s local club scene.

Her track record in both of these areas caught the attention of a France-based club owner, who was putting together a club act including bandmates of Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire, among others. Wilde took the gig and got the chance to work with idols, including Wonder and Chaka Khan as a result. Simultaneously, she independently released Get-A-Way to the U.K. market under the title I Love You on Trans-A. In 2001, she recorded her third album, PG-13, for family label Wilde City.

Hal Schaefer’s “Besame Mucho” showcases the talents of bassist Paul Shewchuk. Originally from Canada and now part of the Florida jazz scene, Paul has worked with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ira Sullivan, Larry Elgar, the Joe Piscopo Big Band and Melton Mustafa to name a few. He is an “in-demand” bass player and a favorite of Hal’s.

“Paul Shewchuk’s quickstepping bass line sets the mood for “My Brother Melton,” on Jesse Jones’ CD “So Then Collection”, as he and the swift-sticking drummer James Cotman open this standout track with a bebop pulse.” (Bob Weinberg, Jazz & Blues Florida, June 2009)

Three great events in the party city! By Betty Alvarez

September is the month when the party season begins. And boy did it shows. Since the beginning of September I have not stopped in covering events but for this story, I wanted to concentrate one special night where I went to three great events in the Magic City. I networked, socialize and had a great time in all of them.

First of all, my night started with a Meet Your Neighbors event at Grand Central. The purpose of this monthly event is for the people living in the Downtown Miami and surrounding areas to get to know one another by networking with each other. Grand Central hosted its space for this event which served it’s purpose as a great venue for the amount of people. Vendors also showcased their businesses as well as KFC with South Florida Baking provided the appetizers with an open bar sponsored by Sagatiba Cachaca. I met new people as well as greeted old acquaintances.

Since I was alredy in Downtown, I went to Trini in Private Salon located on Brickell Avenue. The event was spectacular! Other than great appetizers being served by Inca Restaurant next door, great cocktail drinks were offered. In addition, a fashion show featuring the latest fall trends and some cool hair styles were showcased. The difference in this one was that the models walked the run way to the hair style seat that was already located outside and after the hair do was set, the models walked the red carpet. This signifies that one can do the hairstyle at Trini and off you go to party! Fabulous!

Now with two parties under my belt, I headed over to South Beach which I had not been there for months. Ocean Drive Magazine was celebrating their Fall Fashion Week in which they hosted some fashion shows in various locations on the Beach. On this night, it was Perry Ellis’ turn. The location: The Raleigh Hotel on Collins Avenue. When one came into the hotel, the male models were displayed as if they were mannequins. Many guests even tookpictures with them. Cocktails were sponsored by Chambord Vodka amidst the backdrop of the many photo celebrities that hung on the walls of the hotel.

I had a great time in all three events not to mention the goody bags that were given in all three. Miami is a mecca of many party destinations if you know who you need to know one can out out in the town to sample the many attributes that this lovely city has to offer.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Miami Coral Park Senior High School Class of 2000 10 year Reunion 11/13/10

Miami Coral Park Senior High School c/o 2000 10 year Reunion
November 13th, 2010 Saturday, Two part event. Morning at 10AM & Evening at 9PM
LUX Miami Beach nightclub
Day Event: 10AM
Miami Coral Park Senior High School
8865 Southwest 16th Street
Miami, FL
United States
33165
Or at a park (will be announced on website)

Evening Event: 9PM
LUX Miami Beach Nigh Club
1437 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL
United States
33139
Double Doors next to American Apparel
www.cp2000classreunion.myevent.com

Event will be held at LUX Miami Beach at 9PM sharp. Event includes: (Option 1 Open Bar, finger food until midnight, and club coverage included). (Option 2 includes 2 Drink Tickets, finger food until midnight, and club coverage included). Feel free to stay all night long! Check out the two ticket options available at BUY TICKET section. Mastercard or Visa Only. Tickets on Sale NOW!

LUX is located next to the American Apparel Store. Lux is the two sets of double doors next to American Apparel on Washington Avenue.

Included in OPEN Bar (drink Tickets) without paying for upgrade:
Vodka; Grey Goose & Flavors; Grey Goose Magnum; Three Olives & Flavors; Absolut; Belvedere & Flavors; Belvedere Magnum; Cavalli; Ciroc; Ciroc Coconut; Ciroc Redberry; Ketel One & Flavors; Finlandia; Rum; Bacardi Superior; Bacardi Flavors; Bacardi 8; Bacardi Select; Bacardi Anejo; Captain Morgan; Malibu; Tequila; Corzo Silver; Corzo Reposado; Herradura Silver; Herradura Reposado; Jose Cuervo; Patron Silver; Scotch; Dewars White Label; Dewars 12; Chivas Regal 12 Year; Chivas Regal 18 Year; Johnnie Walker Black; Glenfiddich 12 Year; Glenfiddich 18 Year; Gin; Bombay Saphire; Tanqueray; Hendrix; Whiskey; Crown Royal; Jack Daniels; Jameson; Woodford Reserve; Liqueur; Dziaq; Alize / Flavors; Jagermeister; Ameretto Disaronno; Champagnes; Chandon Brut; Chandon Rose

La Onda Latina Upstairs At The Van Dyke Cafe 10/3/10

LA ONDA LATINA
OCTOBER 3, 2010, 8:30PM TO 12:30AM
UPSTAIRS AT THE VAN DYKE CAFE
846 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.thevandykecafe.com

LA ONDA LATINA Presents: Ulises Caloz, La Gente Naranja, Gabby Villanueva, ODAS at Van Dyke Cafe

Cost: Free – Latin Rock/Pop – Spanish Rock/Pop

Come join us for a night of LIVE LATIN MUSIC in the Van Dyke Cafe new monthly music series “LA ONDA LATINA” featuring rocking performances by two of South Florida’s most talented and musically powerful band LA GENTE NARANJA, ULISES CALOZ, ODAS, GABBY VILLANUEVA, and more….. you can’t miss it!

Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café – 846 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach, FL 33139 – Phone: 305-534-3600

Show starts at 8PM! and it’s FREE!

Organized by ADRIAN GUERRA and RANDY SINGER

LA GENTE NARANJA
La Gente Naranja is an energetic Ecuadorian Rock en Español band based in Miami, Florida. La Gente Naranja started in 2009 with band members Eddie Garcia (vocals and guitar), Jose Nouel (drums) and Diego Saa (vocals and bass guitar). The group made its first breakthrough in 2010 with the release of the music video for their first single “Luz al Sur”, and their debut album of the same name. The band was born out of a sentiment shared by millions of people with a thirst for a new sound to identify their generation with…plus, they wear oranges on their heads!

ULISES CALOZ
Ulises Caloz is the “true independent artist.” With his self-produced debut album, “9 years” in the making, Ulises Caloz presents us with 12 original pop/rock tracks filled with powerful lyrics and instantly appealing melodies. Ulises Caloz’s self-produced debut album, “9 years” in the making, presents us with 12 original pop/rock tracks filled with powerful lyrics and instantly appealing melodies. Featuring some of Miami’s finest musical talents, this album elevates the familiar sounds of today’s mainstream latin music to a new level. In songs like “Que Se Sentira” (What does it feel) a beatleish styled ballad produced alongside well re-known latin producer and artist *MonteRosa*, you will undoubtely connect with the nostalgic behind many of Ulises Caloz’s songs. “Te Estoy Rogando ” (I Am Begging You), an uptempo track that dweels on the desperation for forgiveness of a man’s human imperfections which has cost him the love of his life. With his
independent release of “9 years”, Ulises celebrates the latin pop/rock music that has influenced him since his early years growing up in his natal Cali, Colombia and pays tribute to all those who with hard-work and perseverence are able to bring to an audience the magic of their craft.

ODAS
One of the best Latino Pop/Rock bands to come out of South Florida. By popular demand, ODAS returns! Their new album “Al Final” is packed with amazing songs packed with stories of love, triumph, pain, and anguish. ODAS’ members, Karla Iriarte (vocals), Calors Iriarte (electric guitar), Victor Hugo (acoustic guitar and vocals), Camilo Machado (bass), form a powerful musical force and a “band to watch.” Formed in 2005, ODAS debut album “5 Sentidos” exploded in the South Florida scene and they became one of the most talked about bands. ODAS has a distinctive sound that stays true to their Bolivian roots while taking Rock/Pop to new heights and represents the potential that can be achieved as an independent band.

GABBY VILLANUEVA
Born in Mexico City and raised in Los Angeles, where she studied drama and dance, Gabby Villanueva has successfully and independently jumped-started her career. She released her 10-track album on iTunes and national retailers (without a record label) and turned heads (and ears) onto her sound, a mix of mariachi and pop-rock. She was the first indie artist to reach the top-10 on iTunes Latino. Villanueva uses her songs to talk about important issues like immigration, war, and of course, unrequited love. In 2002, she was a contestant on Telemundo’s reality show Protagonistas De la Música, and worked for Telemundo has an entertainment reporter. Gabby Villanueva is one of the few young multi-talented performers who has captured the hearts of audiences from all over the US and Latin America with her music and charismatic personality. The small screen has been part of her life, working with the most important national Spanish-speaking networks in the United States. Gabby worked on her debut album, titled “Mundos Diferentes” (Different Worlds), as singer, songwriter and producer. Most recently Gabby sang the National Anthem for the Florida Marlins at the Dolphin stadium with a sold out crowd.

Segafredo Espanola Way 2 year Anniversary 9/27/10

Segafredo Espanola Way 2 yr Anniversary
Monday Sept 27th, 8pm
Segafredo Espanola Way
500 Espanola Way
www.sze-miami.com

Join us on Monday September 27th to celebrate two incredible years of music, drinks and good times at Segafredo Espanola Way. You are cordially invited to a Classic Segafredo Cocktail Reception with coat 8pm – the festivities will continue into the night with special DJs and guest performances. RSVP required for cocktail reception.

Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate 2 amazing years!

8pm: Complimentary cocktails and bites

Please RSVP to: 2@SZE-MIAMI.com

Follow Segafredo Espanola Way on Twitter for more specials and updates: www.twitter.com/segafredoespway

Hollywood Across America workshop and showcase by major casting directors and agents 10/2-3/10

Hollywood Across America brings major casting directors & agents to South Florida in search of new talent
Professionals behind artists such as Miley Cyrus, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning & hit movies like Harry Potter, Transformers, The Da Vinci Code and High School Musical are looking for their next star

Hollywood Across America, a hands-on workshop and showcase led by entertainment industry veterans, is coming to South Florida on October 2 & 3, 2010. Local actors, models and other aspiring talent interested in learning from some of Hollywood’s top industry professionals will enjoy a weekend full of seminars, coaching and performances at Miami Beach’s Sea View Hotel.

The two-day event features Hollywood’s most acclaimed Casting Directors and Agents who will observe, advise and guide local aspiring talent. “South Florida has a thriving theatrical community poised for stardom. Movies and television shows like Burn Notice, CSI: Miami and Marley & Me have definitely brought attention to this city, which makes it a great stop for our national tour,” said Marc Pritcher, co-founder, Hollywood Across America. “We want to help people outside of Los Angeles get the opportunity to showcase their talents and receive constructive, positive feedback. Why bother trekking to Hollywood when we can bring it to you?”

Aspiring actors will also get the chance to perform before the savvy professionals behind the famous faces in magazines, popular television shows and films. “Our workshops give you the tools you need to make it in Hollywood…essentials including how to obtain great representation, how to market yourself, how to execute a cold reading or everything parents of young children need to know about the business,” Pritcher adds.

LA Faculty appearing in South Florida includes:

· Janet Hirschenson, Casting Director for Angels & Demons, Transformers, Frost/Nixon, Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Da Vinci Code, Cinderella Man, A Beautiful Mind
· Lisa Beach, Casting Director for Wedding Crashers, 17 Again, Hannah Montana The Movie, V
· Jason La Padura, Casting Director for The Event, Heroes, High School Musical 1, 2 & 3
· Brandi Brice, Casting Director for Ant Farm, Disney’s Suite Life on Deck
· Dana Gergely, Casting Director for Ant Farm, Disney’s Suite Life on Deck
· Bruce Newberg, Casting Director for Hellcats, The Closer
· Cindy Osbrink, Theatrical Agent/CEO from The Osbrink Agency (representing Dakota Fanning)
· Mitch Gossett, Theatrical Agent (discovered artists such as Miley Cyrus and Taylor Lautner)
· Melissa Hirschenson, Theatrical Agent from Innovative Artists
· Marc Pritcher, Talent Manager
· Michael Forman, Talent Manager
· Jason Buyer, The Casting Playhouse
South Florida Faculty appearing at the event includes:

· Sherry Faith, Producer of Hollywood Across America South Florida. Award Winning Acting Coach (Stella Adler/Sanford Meisner Techniques)
· Ellen Jacoby, Casting Director/ Location Casting for Burn Notice, Old Dogs, Dreamgirls
· Peter Robles, Head of Talent for Latin World Entertainment

“Hollywood Across America is the real deal,” says Jason Buyer co-founder, Hollywood Across America. “There are no hidden charges, no mandatory classes, no pre-screening gimmicks. Everyone we bring from L.A. loves discovering new talent.”

Hollywood Across America’s South Florida stop follows the seminar’s successful, sold-out debuts in Los Angeles and Dallas in 2009. The two-day event will be held at the Sea View Hotel (9909 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, Fl 33154) on October 2 – 3, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Tickets cost $445 (payment plans are available). Talent ages: 6 and up. To purchase tickets or for more information, please go to www.hollywoodacrossamerica.com or call producer Sherry Faith at 305-899-2288 and/or 561-239-5445.

*Please note: Hollywood Across America South Florida was originally scheduled to take place earlier this summer, but was postponed to October due to a high demand for a fall seminar and unforeseen scheduling conflicts with the casting directors.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of the Equinox Autumnal Party in South Beach on 9/23/10

Photographs by Anthony Jordon the Equinox Autumnal Party at their South Beach location on Thursday, September 23, 2010.  They had complimentary Voli Vodka cocktails, Fiji water, Hors D’ Oeuvres compliments of Miss Yip Chinese Cafe, complimentary Kiehls samples and raffles for The Spa.  It was great eating and drinking while people were working out, almost felt guilty, almost :-) . Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page, click here.

Photographs of Equinox Autumnal Party in South Beach on 9/23/10

Equinox Autumnal Party at their South Beach location on Thursday, September 23, 2010.  They had complimentary Voli Vodka cocktails,
Fiji water, Hors D’ Oeuvres compliments of Miss Yip Chinese Cafe, complimentary Kiehls samples and raffles for The Spa.  It was great eating and drinking while people were working out, almost felt guilty, almost :-) .

Buck 15 1st Annual Pajama Party 10/1/10

BUCK15 1st Annual Pajama Party
10/1/10, 10pm.-5am.
BUCK15
707 Lincoln Lane North
Back Door Alley above Miss Yips
BUCK15.net

Come party at your home away from home with our 1st annual Pajama Party. GIRLS IN LINGERIE DRINK FREE ALL NIGHT and Guys in pajamas or robes get $5 WELL drinks all night. Bottle service with a couch from $115. W/DJ Ryan Evans. As always no cover but arrive before 12 to avoid a line!!

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Quartet 10/28/10

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Quartet, Thursday, October 28, at 9 PM. The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach.

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Totally Awesome 80s Karaoke Costume Par-ty 6th Annual 9/25/10

Totally Awesome 80’s KARAOKE COSTUME Par-ty (6th ANNUAL)
Sat, Sept 25, 10pm – 5am
Studio Karaoke @ The Shelborne
1801 Collins Ave
ground floor – Shelbourne Hotel
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695-1770
Facebook evite.

“I started this party with about 15 people and now its always 100 + people rockin!” ~ Victor

COME EARLY + ON TIME
* Arrive early to get your name on the karaoke list + get 1 free drink before 11pm!

BODACIOUS BABES & KICKIN CLYESDALES
* I’ve whipped up this nasty soiree over at my friend Wyatt’s house… You know there’s going to be sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, chips, dips, chains, whips. You know, your basic high school orgy type of thing. I’m not talking candle wax on the nipples or witchcraft or anything like that. Just a couple of hundred kids running around in their underwear acting like complete animals.

V.I.P. THREADS
* Like 80’s clothes…fer shur fer shur!

NEW WAVE MUSIC
* Like Wham to Run DMC to Van (Roth) Halen…bitchin!

FRESH 80’s INFO
* search 80’s movies & classic MTV…dweebs!
* talk to someone in their 30’s…barf

KILLER CONTEST & MINT PRIZES
* okay there are no prizes but dress up anyway!!!…Tubular

De Rodriguez Ocean Opening 10/7/10

De Rodriguez Ocean
October 7th, 2010, 6:00pm- 12:00am

101 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL, 33139
www.derodriguezgroup.com

Opening October 7th, 2010 at the Hilton Bentley Hotel, in the elite South of Fifth neighborhood in Miami, De Rodriguez Ocean is sure to reel in seafood lovers from all over. The beachfront restaurant, offering indoor and outdoor dining within steps of the Atlantic, gives guests an authentic tropical experience. James Beard Award winning Chef Douglas Rodriguez uses sustainable seafood to take his Nuevo Latino to new depths, featuring an impressive 25-foot ceviche and raw bar. Dishes offer bold and colorful latin spice while the cocktail list boasts an extensive selection of tropical drinks created especially for this seductive setting.

Newe Moon Manifestation Workshop at The Standard Hotel 10/9/10

Newe Moon Manifestation Workshop
October 9, 100 to 400pm
The Standard Hotel
40 Island Avenue
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Cost is $30 pre-register $35.00 at the Door. Add an additional $15 if you would like to indulge in a spa day pass!

Please RSVP: Jensafina@mac.com or 954-817-3386
Facebook evite.

New Moon Monthly Manifestation Series Meditation. Movement. Music. It has been scientifically proven that when you move your body to music you fire off endorphins, in turn, these endorphins can raise your energetic frequency. In order to manifest and call in what you desire – you must evoke the emotions and higher frequencies that mirror those desires. October: Manifesting Love Please join, Jennifer Safina and Nava Sabag, for a transformative 3-hour Workshop where you will be expertly guided through experiential exercises and creative visual meditations to design a clear mental picture of the love you want to create in your life. Next, through guided movement and creative sounds, you will discover how to raise your vibrational and emotional frequency to tap into the powerful energetic universal field of possibility, and call more love into your life! This October New Moon is in Libra, which represents relationships, partnerships, peace and harmony. Learn how to let go of old relationships, attachments, and self-limiting belief systems to powerfully cultivate self-love, heighten passion in a current relationship, or manifest a brand new love!

Dress in comfortable, loose clothing. No experience necessary… just bring YOU!

Leave No Waste at The Beach at Collins and 1st street 9/26/10

Leave No Waste
Sunday, September 26th, 03:00pm
The Beach at Collins and 1st street
We are going to be at the beach right next to Nikki’s Beach.
Collins and 1st street
South Beach

Facebook evite.

Join us on our beach clean up on September 26th in South Beach, we are setting up our tent in the sand right by Nikki Beach, One Ocean Drive. Snacks and drinks will be provided to volunteers, and music will be played to entertain us while we clean the beach.
Bring your friends, everyone is invited to participate!
Doing something good can feel even better!

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sundays Night 9/26/10

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sundays Night
From Sept 26 To Sept 27 2010, From 7 pm to 5 am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111

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 LOUIS DEE, and Residents DJ Felipe Kaval ,DJ Armand Pena, DJ Bruno. For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111
For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com
www.nikkibeach.com

Amazing Sundays Day Brunch At Nikki Beach Miami 9/26/10

Amazing Sundays Day Brunch At Nikki Beach Miami
From Sept 26 To Sept 26 2010, From 11 am to 4 pm
NIKKI BEACH MIAMI
One Ocean drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111

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
WWW.NIKKIBEACH.COM

Eighth Annual Pet Blessing Service At St. John’s on the Lake 10/3/10

All Creatures Great (Dane) And Small
Eighth Annual “Pet Blessing” Service for the Community To Be Held At St. John’s on the Lake
October 3, at 11 a.m.
St. John’s sanctuary
4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

September 20, 2010 – Realizing that four legged and finned companions are an integral part of many families, St. John’s on the Lake United Methodist Church is once again hosting a favorite community tradition with St. John’s new Pastor Chris McNeill conducting the eighth annual “pet blessing” service on Sunday, October 3, at 11 a.m. in the St. John’s sanctuary. The pet blessing is free and open to the entire community.

Well-behaved pets and their human companions of all faiths and denominations are welcome at this special service. Following the service, St. John’s congregation and their pet guests will host a special “yappy hour” on the church’s outdoor patio overlooking Surprise Lake. New this year will be a pet adoption and fundraising drive for Spotted Dog Animal Rescue.

“We added the dog adoption to this year’s service because there are many animals in our community that are deserving of a loving home,” said Pastor McNeill. “How blessed would these orphans be if they got adopted at a pet blessing service.”

The St. John’s pet blessing service celebrates the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Feast Day pays homage to the founder of the Franciscan Order who was renowned as a lover of all creation, and each pet participating in the service will receive a St. Francis medallion to commemorate the day and their patron saint.

“The annual pet blessing is one of our favorite and most heartwarming community events,” said Pastor McNeill. “Our furry, finned and feathered family members are such a special part of our lives. This service gives us a chance to affirm that ‘all creatures, great and small’ are deserving of our love and care.”

St. John’s on the Lake was founded in Miami Beach in the 1920s in an upper room of Smith’s Casino on Ocean Drive, south of First Street. Today, St. John’s is celebrating its 10th year as Florida’s only Reconciling Ministry. The Reconciling Ministries Network is a growing movement of United Methodist individuals, congregations, campus ministries, and other groups working for the full participation of all people in the United Methodist Church, embracing the entire spectrum of race, age, gender, family status, sexual orientation, heritage, physical ability, economic status, and religious background.

St. John’s is located at 4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach. For more information, call the church office at (305) 531-7166 or visit www.stjohnsmiamibeach.com.

Unplug and Unwind Friday evenings at the Clevelander featuring Joshua Stedman 9/24/10

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 Joshua Stedman. 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

Week Three football at The Clevelander With Rockstar Rewards 9/26-27/10

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.

Week Three
Sunday 9/26
San Francisco @ Kansas City (1p)
Detroit @ Minnesota (1p)
Buffalo @ N England (1p)
Atlanta N Orleans (1p)
Tennessee @ NY Giants (1p)
Pittsburgh @ Tampa Bay (1p)
Cincinnati @ Carolina (1p)
Cleveland @ Baltimore (1p)
Dallas @ Houston (1p)
Philadelphia @ Jacksonville (4:05p)
Washington @ St. Louis (4:05p)
Indianapolis @ Denver (4:15p)
Oakland @ Arizona (4:15p)
San Diego @ Seattle (4:15p)
NY Jets @ Miami (8:20p)*** Show your Rockstar Rewards card during this game and receive free Pitcher of Budweiser or Bud Light and enter the raffle to win an Ultra Bike**

Monday 9/27
Green Bay @ Chicago (8:30p)

Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com

A historic evening with the Mondavi Families benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation at Morton’s 10/7/10

Join Morton’s and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations of the Mondavi Families for this first-ever, extraordinary wine event benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.

Broadcast live from Napa Valley to select Morton’s private dining rooms across the country. Learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Incredible Wines • Exclusive Silent Auction
Four Courses of Brand New Morton’s Cuisine

Thursday, October 7
8pm

$175 per guest
Inclusive of tax and gratuity

Be a part of this historic event at our South Florida locations. Click below to make a reservation in:
Coral Gables
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Beach (Collins)
North Miami Beach
Palm Beach

Miami City Ballet Season Kickoff Soiree at Coco de Ville 9/25/10

SEASON KICKOFF EVENT: Saturday, September 25
Miami City Ballet’s Upper Room invites you to Kick Off Miami City Ballet’s 25th Anniversary Season
9PM-11PM
Coco de Ville at Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue

Celebrate with the dancers and fellow young culture lovers at Miami Beach Hotspot Coco de Ville
Enjoy complimentary cocktails and scrumptious appetizers from STK

Free for Members, $15 for non-members
Purchase a membership before or at the party and save the $15

Sign up for a MCB’s Upper Room membership before 9/25 for a chance to win a VIP table and bottle service at Coco de Ville for you and 3 friends.

Space is limited! RSVP by September 23 at 305.929.7000 ext. 1446 or e-mail upperroom@miamicityballet.org

*dates and locations are subject to change

Ocean Drive and Fall Fashion Cover Star Amber Heard at The Florida Room at Delano 9/24/10

Ocean Drive Magazine Fall Fashion Week
Presented by Bing

Join Fall Fashion Cover Star
Amber Heard

Friday, September 24th
10-11:30PM

The Florida Room at Delano
1685 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
(Entrance on 17th Street)

Please RSVP to AmberHeard@oceandrive.com

Special Thanks to Chambord Vodka · Glam Rock Watches · Heineken ·HSBC Bank USA, N.A. · Infiniti · Lancôme · Rusk · smartwater

Audio Lobo at Jazid 9/21/10

Audio Lobo at Jazid
Sept 21, 11 PM – 2 AM
Jazid
1342 Washington Ave
South Beach
www.jazid.net

KCC Productions presents “Jazz at Jazid” with Brian Wolfe and Audio Lobo.

Audio Lobo is the Miami-founded brainchild of saxophonist Brian Wolfe. Creating a new wave in the local scene with their freshly instrumental funk/jazz sound in 2007; Audio Lobo has since been garnering praise from various music loving audiences around South Florida. With an original blend of instrumental funk/jazz and Latin jazz focused on heavy grooves, Audio Lobo is a mood-evoking ensemble that impacts audiences leaving a lasting impression.

Ernesto Simpson at Jazid 9/28/10

Ernesto Simpson at Jazid
Sept. 28, 11 PM – 2 AM
Jazid
1342 Washington Ave
South Beach
www.jazid.net

KCC Productions presents the Ernesto Simpson Quartet Thursday, Sept. 23 at 9 PM at the Van Dyke Cafe and Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 11 PM at Jazid. In the USA from Britain, Ernesto will be accompanied by Dave Siegel on piano, Nicky Orta on bass, and special guest Felipe Lamoglia on sax.

Ernesto Simpson began his musical career at an early age and had his first paying gig with his father’s band. His exposure to a variety of styles, rhythms, combined with African and Afro-Cuban, South American styles has allowed him to develop a powerful and innovative concept fitting perfectly the needs of the new collective music. His musical sophistication is matched only by his ability to play on a very high level with great consistency, freshness and unique taste. He is known for his furious commitment that soloists playing with him had to exert all their might to keep along with him.

Ernesto performs in a myriad of arenas from Jazz to R&B, Latin, ethnic and more. Because of his commitment to excel, he constantly develops new ideas with technique to spare. His love for music and respect for his instrument and peers lead him to play everything with incisive, deep, soulful perfection. Active on the New York jazz scene, he is swiftly establishing a high reputation among his peers; his incendiary riffs ignite anyone’s imagination.

Touring with recognized international bands, Ernesto Simpson’s name has become much better known in the music world. He has performed and/or shared stage with artists like Carmen McRae, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Mike Stern, Michel Legrand, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, George Benson, Salif Keita, Tito Puente, Giovanni Hidalgo, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’ Rivera, Ray Barreto, Brian Lynch and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, just to name a few, he also plays for the famous Cameroonian song-writer, singer and bass player, Richard Bona.

Ernesto Simpson at the Van Dyke 9/23/10

Ernesto Simpson at the Van Dyke
Sept 23, 9 PM
Van Dyke Cafe
842 Lincoln Road
South Beach
www.thevandykecafe.com

KCC Productions presents the Ernesto Simpson Quartet Thursday, Sept. 23 at 9 PM at the Van Dyke Cafe In the USA from Britain, Ernesto will be accompanied by Dave Siegel on piano, Nicky Orta on bass, and special guest Felipe Lamoglia on sax.

Ernesto Simpson began his musical career at an early age and had his first paying gig with his father’s band. His exposure to a variety of styles, rhythms, combined with African and Afro-Cuban, South American styles has allowed him to develop a powerful and innovative concept fitting perfectly the needs of the new collective music. His musical sophistication is matched only by his ability to play on a very high level with great consistency, freshness and unique taste. He is known for his furious commitment that soloists playing with him had to exert all their might to keep along with him.

Ernesto performs in a myriad of arenas from Jazz to R&B, Latin, ethnic and more. Because of his commitment to excel, he constantly develops new ideas with technique to spare. His love for music and respect for his instrument and peers lead him to play everything with incisive, deep, soulful perfection. Active on the New York jazz scene, he is swiftly establishing a high reputation among his peers; his incendiary riffs ignite anyone’s imagination.

Touring with recognized international bands, Ernesto Simpson’s name has become much better known in the music world. He has performed and/or shared stage with artists like Carmen McRae, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Mike Stern, Michel Legrand, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, George Benson, Salif Keita, Tito Puente, Giovanni Hidalgo, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’ Rivera, Ray Barreto, Brian Lynch and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, just to name a few, he also plays for the famous Cameroonian song-writer, singer and bass player, Richard Bona.

Environmental Cubism Art Installation Opening reception at Miami Beach Botanical Garden 9/23/10

Piag Museum & Miami Beach Botanical Garden present: Environmental Cubism
At Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
Opening reception Thursday, September 23, 6 to 8PM

A visual art installation on the Great Lawn with more than 20 artists using 3-dimentional cubes to depict the theme Earth & Water. Our Planet, Our Life.
September 19 to 24

Artwork by Mireya Perez Power

Participanting Artists:
Paola Elorza ( Univision 23 )
Carla Fache
Sandra Gabas Mitre
Beatriz Villegas
Pilar Rocha
Marianela Noguera
Mila Hajjar
Tolibia
Wahiba Nassim
Mireya Perez Power
Josefina Temin
Marguerite Espinoza-Gil (Sun Post Writer)
Martha Salas-Kesser
Yanira Rodriguez
Elisa Todd
Martha Streems
Alicia De Urieta
Ingrid Espinal
Dolores Martina
Martha Power
Andrea Perez

for details www.piagmuseum.org

Ladies Lounge Miami Pet Food Drive and Picnic at South Pointe Park 9/19/10

Ladies Lounge Miami – Calling all Animal Lovers!! Pet Food Drive and Picnic at South Pointe Park Sunday
Sept. 19, 2010, 5:30 p.m.

Ladies Lounge Miami would like to invite you to this great fundraiser Ladies Lounge Miami is hosting for the Born Free Pet Shelter this Sunday at South Pointe Park in Miami Beach. They need our support to keep our furry friends alive, so hope you can make it for a good cause. Everyone is welcome! Weather forecast says sunny as of today, and don’t worry, the Dolphins game should be over by then! ;)

Journelle Presents Designer Trunk Show 9/18/10

JOURNELLE PRESENTS
Designer Trunk Show
Saturday, September 18th from 7–9pm 1109 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (Between Alton and Lenox) Phone: 305.672.7770

Join Journelle and the Keep Me designers for a special preview of their autumn/winter line. Meet the designers, enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres and special gift with purchase.
Limited space – please RSVP@journelle.com.

Business Buddies at the W Hotel by Betty Alvarez

Business Buddies Miami, the young professional group of Best Buddies joined in for an evening of networking, cocktails and music all for a good cause.

The event at the W South Beach Hotel had live entertainment by DJ Irie of the Miami Heat, appetizers from Solea Restaurant and drinks provided by Grey Goose and Red Bull.

The evening completed with a silent auction that featured dozens of items including original works from local Miami artists featuring Stephen Gamson.

Best Buddises is a 501(c)3 non profit organization devoted to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

For more information on future events or to become part of Business Buddies please call (305) 874-2233 or visit www.bestbuddies.org.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Four Chefs for Success for Kids Benefit Night by Betty Alvarez

Chef Douglas Rodriguez Offered Guests a Preview of His Latest Restaurant, De Rodriguez Ocean, for Benefit Night

Last year, South Florida experienced some of the most extreme cases of bullying across the nation including two brutal attacks at Deerfield Beach Middle School. Looking ahead to a new school year and a clean slate, organizations like Success For Kids, a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, are rallying to help to empower at-risk children and adolescents to become resilient, productive citizens with the hopes of reducing what has become an epidemic of cruel behavior among today’s youth. While SFK has been able to reach 1200 children and adolescents, there are still thousands in South Florida alone who could use the skills taught by this invaluable organization. In order to raise funds to increase their reach, SFK, together with Chef Douglas Rodriguez, hosted the Four Chefs for Success for Kids benefit night at Rodriguez’s brand new restaurant, De Rodriguez Ocean, on September 15th.

The Four Chefs for Success for Kids benefit featured some of Miami’s top chefs serving up their signature dishes. Miami’s elite were invited to take in the gorgeous ocean views at De Rodriguez Ocean, while sampling these chef’s exquisite dishes and learning about SFK through conversation and interactive demonstrations by SFK teachers. Guests also took part in Heart Art- an SFK activity done in the classroom with students that teaches the power of words, the importance of choosing the right words encouraging positive communication and relationships. One school where SFK has implemented their program is Auburndale Elementary, whose Principal Ms. L. Salazar was in attendance to share her experiences. This event was a kickoff of sorts, leading up for the SFK 5K Run for Success on December 5th, 2010 in Aventura Circle.

Alongside Chef Douglas Rodriguez, featured chefs included Andrea Curto Randazzo, recent contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef: Washington DC and owner of Talula and The Water Club, and Timon Balloo of Sugarcane and Tim Andriola of Timo Restaurant & Bar. Raffle tickets were sold for guest to have the chance to win a limited edition 2011 SmartCar. Guests also enjoyed signature drinks.

The event was a preview for a lucky few hundred of Chef Douglas’s new ceviche, raw bar and sustainable seafood restaurant, De Rodriguez Ocean, scheduled to open late September. Sourcing most of its seafood product from Florida’s Finest Seafood, De Rodriguez Ocean will support artesian farmers and local fisherman while providing diners with the highest quality organic and farm-raised seafood.

About Success For Kids, Inc.

Success for Kids is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. The mission of SFK is to empower at-risk children and adolescents to become resilient, productive citizens by delivering innovative research based programs that enhance four personal strengths – interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, problem solving, and self-sufficiency, giving students a greater sense of purpose in their lives. To learn more go to www.sfk.org.

About DeRodriguez Group
The Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine, Chef Douglas Rodriguez is a pioneer in the culinary world with a number of award-winning restaurants, best-selling cookbooks, and television appearances under his belt. With each of his eateries, Rodriguez incorporates his highly regarded Nuevo Latino cuisine, while giving it a new twist. At Alma de Cuba in Philadelphia Rodriguez offers pure Latin-fusion cuisine while at Ola in Miami Beach the cuisine is a combination of Pan Latin, Spanish and Caribbean flavors. Most recently, Rodriguez returned to his roots with De Rodriguez Cuba at The Hotel Astor offering an unparallel Cuban experience – combining elements of old school Havana with new age techniques. With De Rodriguez Ocean at The Hilton Bentley Chef Douglas will use his Nuevo Latino techniques and ingredients to highlight the freshest of seafood. For more information on Douglas Rodriguez Restaurants visit www.chefdouglasrodriguez.com.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez

Deskarga Jam Band at Van Dyke Cafe 9/18/10

Deskarga Jam Band
Sept. 18, 2010, 9 PM
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

Deskarga Jam Band….Timba meets Latin Jazz. Composed of Cuban-American musicians with a unique free style of playing, the musicians individually have performed with Julio Iglesias, Jon Secada, Los Sobrinos, Tipica Tropical, among others. Deskarga’s repertoire covers everything from Benny Moré, Los Van Van, Buena Vista, and NG La Banda to Celia Cruz. The band has played to the greater Miami dance audience in venues such as Alcazabas, Macabi Cigar Bar, Mojitos & Calle Ocho Festival among others, as well as numerous private and corporate events.

Deskarga have earned a reputation for exceptional musicianship and their exciting energetic live performances. They can captivate audiences’ hearts with their soulful montunos, explosive percussion riffs, and melodic vocal improvisations.
www.kccproductions.com

Bad Moon Fridays at Club O1 9/17/10

Bad Moon Fridays at Club O1
From Sept 17 To Sept 18 2010, From 11 pm to 5 am
CLUB O1
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305.538.1111
WWW.CLUBO1.COM

This coming Friday September 17th we are kick-starting the newly designed Bad Moon Fridays at Club O1. DJ’s QBA, Pedro M and Canadian Clayton “Fella” Steele are going to send you on a House Music journey….ladies in for FREE before midnight!
For more information or to book your reservation email: RESERVATIONS

Real Estate Luncheon Title Sponsored by W South Beach The Residences 9/21/10

Real Estate Luncheon Title Sponsored by W South Beach The Residences
Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 11:00AM – 1:30PM
W South Beach
2201 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Members of the Real Estate Industry will join the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Miami Association of Realtors for a landmark Real Estate Luncheon Title Sponsored by W South Beach The Residences. On September 21, 2010 area Real Estate professionals gather to get insights from Industry leaders as they present an insider’s perspective on “The New Now – Making Business Happen in South Florida”.

The event will begin with a tour of W South Beach The Residences by One Sotheby’s International Realty and continue to a Panel Discussion moderated by CBS4 News Reporter Jorge Estevez. Panelists include:
• David Edelstein of Tri Star Capital W South Beach, – Real Estate Development, Holding Its Value.
• Steven D Hayworth Founding President, Chairman and CEO of Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust – the Private Banking Client.
• Peter Zalewski Founder of Condo Vultures – Buy Now, Condo Market, Vulture Dynamics.
• Melissa Rubin Vice President of Platinum Properties International – Thrive in Distressed Times.
• Teresa King Kinney CEO of Miami Association of Realtors – International Buyers link to Miami Realtors.

For more information, please contact the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, at 305-674-1300 or via email at ceci@miamibeachchamber.com. www.miamibeachchamber.com

La Fee Verte celebrates the September edition of Stiletto Mafia this Friday 9/17/10

LA FEE VERTE CELEBRATES THE SEPTEMBER EDITION OF “STILETTO MAFIA”
Friday, September 16, 2010
10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
La Fee Verte
912 71st Street (NoBe North Beach)
Miami Beach, FL 33141
305.865.5955

La Fee Verte, South Florida’s tease burlesque and absinthe club, will celebrate the latest installment of its monthly soirée “Stiletto Mafia” this Friday, September 17 at 10 p.m. Co-owners and acclaimed fashion photographers, Antoine Verglas and Navid, will host the evening along with local nightlife impresario Jose Ortiz.

This month’s “Stiletto Mafia” will celebrate several of Miami’s favorite fashionistas such as designer Cristina Rice of Bri Bri Boutique and Cuban Rice Jewelry; socialite and owner of Brickell’s Boca Tanning Club Zurami Pascual; H.O.W.L. (Handle Only With Love) jewelry designer Tini Courtney; style blogger Cynthia Dalagelis (http://cynthiadalagelis.onsugar.com); Living Dolls Boudoir designer Jiussana Briseno and stylist and fashion designer Juan Carlos Cajigas-Berrios. All hosts will showcase their brands during an exclusive trunk show located in the second level of the lounge along with select pieces from Casopia Fashions, Flying Colors and KRELesque.

Guests will also enjoy complimentary cocktails from 10 p.m. to midnight and dance the night away to the beats of South Florida’s renowned Mark Leventhal. In addition, everyone in attendance will witness wild performances by lead temptress Nicole Soden of the club’s tantalizing Madames du Mischief dancers.

About La Fee Verte:
La Fee Verte is South Florida’s first and only tease burlesque and absinthe club. Its décor and ambiance are designed and meant to arouse the senses and seduce the crowds. La Fee Verte’s eye candy is served at midnight with tease burlesque shows and contortionists taking place every 20 minutes until 3 a.m. Guests can also enjoy the club’s 16 different types of absinthe and 20 custom absinthe-based signature cocktails. A membership or RSVP is necessary for entry.

La Fee Verte is located at 912 71st Street (NoBe North Beach) and is open Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. To RSVP, please email gino@taraink.com. For a membership invitation, please email the owners at info@clublafeeverte.com.

Miami at Minnesota Rockstar at The Clevelander Free Football and Hot Dog 9/19/10

9/19 Show Your Rockstar Rewards Card To Receive A Free Football & Hot Dog During Miami Vs Minnesota Game 1pm At The Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.
Also Enter The Raffle To Win A Weekend Stay At The Clevelander With $100 Cleve Cash.

Rockstar Rewards During Any NFL & NCAA Game:
50c Wings
$5 Jack Daniel’s
$10 Bud / Bud Light Pitchers
$5 Off Valet Parking At Pelican Garage, 10th Collins With Your Rockstar Rewards Card

www.clevelander.com

Soho Beach House Opens in October 2010

The Soho House Group Introduces Miami’s Newest Private Members Club And Hotel Soho Beach House Opening October 2010
Soho Beach House
4385 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Ph: 786 507 7900

Soho House welcomes its newest club and hotel to Miami this Fall with the opening of Soho Beach House, the brand’s third North American property. Located in Mid-Beach, just north of South Beach, the oceanfront property will be both a club for private members and boutique hotel open to the public. Soho Beach House will also include a Cowshed Spa and a Cecconi’s restaurant, both open to the public.

Soho Beach House is located on the site of the historic art-deco Sovereign Hotel, which has been redesigned and expanded to include a 16-story oceanfront tower. The 50 hotel guest rooms, ranging from 350-1500 square feet, offer ocean and bay views and feature antique furniture, king-sized beds, Samsung 40” flat screen TV’s, iPod docks, drinks cabinets and rainforest showers with signature Cowshed products. A select group of rooms boast free standing bathtubs and private terraces overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Other members and hotel guest areas include a Screening Snug, Drawing Room, indoor-outdoor bars and dining areas with lush gardens, two pools and a beach club area with full waiter service. www.sohobeachhouse.com

“The first time I stepped foot in Miami I was blown away by the sexy vibe, the beautiful art deco buildings and incredible beaches – I knew instantly I wanted to bring a Soho House there” said Soho House founder Nick Jones. “We have created properties in New York and LA, and introducing flip flop glamour to Miami seemed like the natural next step for us. The Beach House is just north of the South Beach strip. It is a place where I hope our members and guests will meet, sleep and definitely play…I am incredibly excited about throwing our doors open this fall – it’s going to be fun.”

Soho Beach House was envisioned by Nick Jones together with designer Martin Brudnizki, whose resume boasts Cecconi’s West Hollywood, London’s Scott’s, The Club at the Ivy and J Sheekey Oyster Bar. Using inspiration from Miami Beach history, the property will have a South American style while offering a taste of the brand’s characteristic, unpretentious European glamour.

Rooms
Bedrooms at Soho Beach House are available in six different sizes. With South American influences, all bedrooms are decorated with one-off pieces of antique furniture and feature king-size beds and rainforest showers stocked with Cowshed products. Most of the bedrooms overlook the ocean or waterways while a number have freestanding baths and private terraces. The entire property offers complimentary Wi-Fi and select floors have a computer nook with Macs for guests.

Ground Floor
Drawing Room – Upon entrance members will find a traditional wood-paneled Art Deco space that includes part of Soho House’s art collection, as well as a Cuban coffee bar, a collection of rare cigars and a grand piano.

Cecconi’s – Situated in the Ground Floor Courtyard, Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. The restaurant design includes antique nile green stripped tile floors, a garden of Silver Buttonwood trees and a retractable awning for indoor/outdoor dining. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for members and guests.

Pool – The 100-foot-long pool is bordered by communal lounge beds and gardens where members and guests can relax and socialize while enjoying full waiter service.

Tiki Bar – Steps away from the pool and surrounded by a tropical garden, the Tiki Bar offers a casual secluded area for relaxing and dining on salads and grilled meats and seafood.

Beach Club – Members and their guests can enjoy the beach, lounge beds and beach huts that sit between the boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean, with cold drinks and waiter service available. There is also a special safe area for children and provision for water sports.

Second Floor
Club Bar – Decorated in homage to 1940’s Cuba the bar features old wood paneling, antique tiles, vintage furnishings and ceiling fans. Members and hotel guests drink and dine at comfortable sofas and tables under a retractable awning with views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Screening Snug – Complete with a selection of comfortable chairs and sofas, the Snug features full digital screening capabilities for gatherings, parties and member events. Drinks and food selections can be tailored to any occasion.

Cowshed (Spa and Active) – The Cowshed Spa is accessible to members, hotel guests, and the public by appointment. The spa features six spacious ocean facing mani-pedi chairs, five private treatment rooms including a couple’s suite, steam rooms, a relaxation area, changing facilities and Cowshed’s first Blow Dry Bar. The spa offers a full range of treatments as well as a Cowshed shop. Groups can book Pretty Parties for special occasions complete with private treatments, dinner and wine for a night of sociable grooming. Cowshed Active, the ocean front gym, features floor-to-ceiling windows, a full range of equipment as well as personal trainers, Yoga and Pilates classes.

Eighth Floor
Club Library – A private, comfortable space that is great for relaxing, reading or working with lounge seating, wood paneling, bookcases, ocean views, a Mac computer and waiters on hand to serve drinks and food throughout the day. With an adjoining Private Dining Room for 16 people, the Club Lounge is ideal for private hire and member events.

Pool and Bar – The club pool, which overlooks the ocean and is surrounded by double sun loungers and fans to keep members cool and comfortable, is for use for adult members and hotel guests. The floor also has its own towel station and showers with an adjacent bar. The club pool and bar is available for private hire and offers sunrise and sunset views.

MEMBERSHIP
The Soho Beach House membership committee will be taking applications for membership over the summer months, prior to opening. Local membership of the Beach House is $1800 annually, with membership for all Soho House clubs set at $2400. Members under the age of 27 receive special rates at $900 for Local and $1200 for Every House. Soho Beach House members will enjoy a specially curated monthly events program taking in live music, art events, wine tastings, literary salons, parties and much more. To inquire about membership please contact membership@sohobeachhouse.com .

SOHO HOUSE GROUP
The opening of Soho Beach House Miami marks Soho House Group’s third property in the United States with additional properties in New York City and West Hollywood. Internationally, Soho House features several locations in London and one in Berlin. Cecconi’s restaurant, Cowshed Spa and hotel accommodations can be reserved by contacting reservations@sohobeachhouse.com and to pre-register interest in the Soho Beach House event spaces contact events@sohobeachhouse.com.

We Want It All Wednedays 9/15/10

We Want It All Wednedays
9/15/2010, 6pm – 9 pm
Bar 721
721 Lincoln Lane,
South Beach

www.couptessa.com

On behalf of CoupTessa.com and We Want it All TV you’re invited to the launch of the weekly series of sharing, enjoyment and indulgence!

The first Wednesday of the series (Sept. 15th) will feature mini-spa treatments provided by Seven Seas Aveda Spa as well as samplings of Nana Ana’s Greek Pastries and specialty drinks created at Bar 721 (721 Lincoln Lane North).

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sundays Night 9/19/10

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sundays Night
from sept 19 to sept 20 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 LAZARDI , and Residents DJ Felipe Kaval ,DJ Armand Pena DJ Bruno. For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com

Design Miami/ in Miami Beach 2010 12/1-5/10

Design Miami/ To Relocate To Miami Beach This December

Public Show Schedule December 1-5, 2010 12-8pm; Sunday 12-6pm
Meridian Avenue & 19th Street Miami Beach Convention Center P-Lot, Miami Beach
Admission Price: General Admission: $25 Reduced Rate: $15
VIP Event Schedule (By invitation only) Tuesday, November 30 Collectors Preview, 3-6pm Vernissage, 6-10pm
Thursday, December 2 Nocturne, 8-10pm

New Location Adjacent To Miami Beach Convention Center Offers Greater Accessibility For Collectors, Exhibitors, Sponsors, And General Public.

Veuve Clicquot’s Once Upon A Dream champagne bedtime stories will be available:
Tuesday, November 30, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Wednesday, December 1 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Thursday, December 2, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Friday, December 3, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
To book your champagne bedtime story, email: DesignMiamiVC@LSagency.com
You must be a Design Miami ticketholder to participate.

Design Miami/, the global forum for design, will present its sixth edition this December in a new location in Miami Beach. For the first time in the show’s history, the fair will be staged on Meridian Avenue and 19th Street, adjacent to Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This year’s show will offer a more streamlined, seamless experience for the collectors, exhibitors, sponsors and general public that attend both fairs. Design Miami/ has commissioned Moorhead and Moorhead, an emerging, award-winning design studio, to create the show’s temporary structure for its new Miami Beach location. Details on this structure will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Presenting the show in Miami Beach will offer us a new context,” says Wava Carpenter, Acting Director of Design Miami/. “For the past five years, the Miami Design District provided us with a wonderfully creative and nurturing environment in which to grow our brand and the neighborhood will always be an integral part of the Design Miami/ identity. At the same time, we are tremendously excited by the opportunities a move to Miami Beach affords us in terms of evolving our show and making it more accessible to a wider audience.”

Craig Robins, Co-founder and Principal of Design Miami/ states: “The move to Miami Beach will create value for our collectors, exhibitors, sponsors, partners and those who come to take part in our events. The growth of both the Miami Design District and Design Miami/ in recent years has been extraordinary. This move to the Beach will allow the programming in the District to evolve and flourish, while creating an entirely new set of opportunities for Design Miami/.”

In his other role as Chief Executive Officer and President of Dacra, Robins is widely credited with having transformed both South Beach and the Miami Design District into world-renowned centers for cutting-edge art, design, food and fashion, making the fair’s move to Miami Beach especially significant for him.

In 2009, Design Miami/ Basel relocated to Hall 5, in the Messe complex that houses Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland. The response to the proximity from collectors, dealers, and sponsors was overwhelmingly positive, with the 2009 and 2010 Basel shows setting records for Design Miami/ in terms of sales and attendance. A similar response is expected for the move of the upcoming Miami show.

The sixth edition of Design Miami/, opening November 30, 2010, promises to be the most dynamic yet. An eclectic, international mix of participating galleries and bold cultural programming will be announced shortly. For further information, visit www.designmiami.com and www.designmiamiblog.com.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 12/2-5/10

Art Basel Miami Beach 2010:

December 2 through December 5, 2010
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Entrances: Convention Center Drive (Hall D) and Washington Avenue (Hall B)

Duration and Opening hours
Miami Beach Convention Center (Art Galleries, Art Nova, Art Positions, Art Kabinett)
Public Show Days: Thursday, December 2 to Sunday, December 5, 2010:
Daily from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday until 6 p.m.
Vernissage for invited guests: Wednesday, December 1st, 2010, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Ninth Edition of the Most Prestigious Art Show in the Americas

From December 2 through 5, Miami Beach, Florida, will host the ninth edition of
Art Basel Miami Beach, the international art show. More than 250 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa will take part, showing works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

After launching last year, the Oceanfront exhibition area returns again to Art Basel Miami Beach 2010, sited in an environment designed by young architects Phu Hoang and Rachely Rotem. The Oceanfront Nights program, curated by Creative Time, spotlights the cultural scenes of Berlin, Detroit, Glasgow, and Mexico City.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 will run from December 2 through December 5, 2010, with an exclusive VIP opening on December 1. Galleries selected from 29 countries will showcase paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, photography, editions, and videos. The show’s list of participating galleries makes Art Basel Miami Beach the most prestigious art show of the Americas, featuring both highly established galleries and dynamic newcomers. (The full list of exhibitors can be found at www.artbasel.com/sectors). Prices range from a few hundred dollars, for multiples by young artists, to several million dollars for museum-quality masterpieces.

Prominent guests from around the world will attend the exclusive opening on December 1. Many major global museums are organizing trips to Florida, and numerous groups of art collectors from Latin America and Europe have already announced their visits. During the show’s five-day run, more than 40,000 visitors are expected at Art Basel Miami Beach 2010.

Art Galleries sector
The Art Basel Miami Beach Selection Committee – comprised of 12 renowned international gallerists – has picked more than 180 galleries for the main sector of this year’s show. More than half of the exhibitors come from outside the United States, with strong participation from Europe, 20 galleries from Latin America, eight galleries from Asia and two from Africa. The following galleries are exhibiting for the first time: Cernuda Arte (Coral Gables), Leslie Feely Fine Art (New York), Hackett Mill (San Francisco), Galerie Rodolphe Janssen (Bruxelles), Sabine Knust Maximilian Verlag (München), Jorge Mara – La Ruche Gallery (Buenos Aires), Nyehaus (New York), Franklin Parrasch Gallery (New York), Gary Snyder (New York). The following galleries are returning to the Art Galleries after a one-year hiatus: Galería Juana de Aizpuru (Madrid), The Approach (London), Arndt (Berlin), Luis Campaña (Köln), David Nolan Gallery (New York), Anthony Reynolds Gallery (London), Sprüth Magers Berlin London (Berlin), Galerie Bob van Orsouw (Zürich), Waddington Galleries (London), Washburn Gallery (New York), Donald Young Gallery (Chicago).

Art Kabinett sector
In the Art Kabinett program, galleries selected for the Art Galleries sector present small curated exhibitions in a separately delineated space within their booth. The exhibition concepts for the 20 Art Kabinetts are diverse, including thematic group exhibitions, art-historical solo shows and showcases for rising stars.

Art Nova sector
In this year’s Art Nova sector, 50 emerging and established galleries from 17 countries are presenting new works by either two or three artists. In all, recent pieces by 131 artists will be on display, providing visitors an opportunity to see pieces fresh from studios around the globe – and making the sector an ideal place to spot the newest artistic tendencies.

Art Positions sector
The new criteria for Art Positions creates a platform for a single major project from one artist, allowing curators, critics and collectors to discover ambitious new talents. The sector presents 14 young galleries from seven different countries, showcasing cutting-edge single projects by the artists Hany Armanious (1962), Jorge Méndez Blake (1974), Brian Bress (1975), François Bucher (1972), Dario Escobar (1971), Fernanda Fragateiro (1962), Nikolas Gambaroff (1979), Eddie Martinez (1977), Gabriel Sierra (1975), Kara Tanaka (1983), Johanna Unzuetta (1974), Phil Wagner (1974), Judi Werthein (1967) and Héctor Zamora (1974).

Art Public
Art Public, curated for the second time by Patrick Charpenel of Guadalajara, Mexico, features projects by internationally renowned artists. Selected from proposals by the galleries of Art Basel Miami Beach, the projects are installed in the outdoor public spaces of Miami Beach, within close proximity to Oceanfront area and the Miami Beach Convention Center. These works will engage directly with the spectator, interrupting the daily routine of passersby in poetic and surprising ways.

The Oceanfront
Occupying an entire city block directly at the heart of Miami Beach’s waterfront, the Oceanfront exhibition area will be purpose-built for the presentation of contemporary art, performance, video, and live music every night. Selected by Art Basel Miami Beach and Creative Time as the winners of an architectural contest, architects Phu Hoang and Rachely Rotem will deploy thousands of feet of reflective rope to create this temporary space.

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

Art Basel Conversations
Art Basel Conversations offers audiences access to first-hand information on important aspects of the international artworld, starting the program with the traditional Artist Talk Premiere featuring a legendary artist. Topics for the following panel discussions include ‘Public/Private: Museums in the Digital Age,’ ‘Latin America: The Collector as Catalyst’ and ‘Artistic Practice: The School Makers.’ Distinguished artists, art collectors, museum directors, curators, critics, gallerists, publishers, and others active in the cultural sphere will take part. There is time allotted after each Art Basel Conversation for the audience to meet the panel informally.

Art Salon
Situated in the entrance D area of the Miami Beach Convention Center, Art Salon is a platform for discussion by artworld figures presenting their projects, with an emphasis on the most current themes in contemporary art. Informal in format but international in scope, it also features book launches, artist talks, roundtable discussions and lectures.

Art Film
Art Film is curated by Zurich film connaisseur This Brunner and will feature the award-winning film ‘Waste Land,’ which follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of ‘catadores’ – pickers of recyclable materials, to create a new series of works.

Museums and Private Collections
Once again, Miami’s leading private collections – among them the Rubell Family Collection, CIFO, the de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space and Home, and the Dacra Collection – will be opening their homes and warehouses to guests of the international art show. The museums of South Florida, too, will be staging important exhibitions to coincide with Art Basel Miami Beach, including: ‘Susan Rothenberg: Moving in Place’ at the Miami Art Museum; ‘Isaac Julien’ at the Bass Museum; ‘John Storrs: Machine-Age Modernist’ and ‘Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth’ at the Norton Museum; ‘Seduce Me,’ a collaboration by Isabella Rossellini, Andy Byers, and Rick Gilbert at the Wolfsonian-FIU; ‘Bruce Weber: Haiti/Little Haiti’ and ‘Jonathan Meese: Sculpture’ at MOCA Miami; Jim Drain at Locust Projects and the Pearl and Stanley Goodman Latin American Collection at the Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale.

Sponsors and Partners
In 2010, UBS continues its longstanding and successful partnership with Art Basel and
Art Basel Miami Beach. The firm has been main sponsor of Art Basel for the past seventeen years and main sponsor of Art Basel Miami Beach since the show’s inception in 2002. The world-renowned jeweler Cartier supports Art Basel Miami Beach as Associate Sponsor, as do NetJets, the first and largest fractional aircraft ownership company in the world, and AXA Art, the globally active specialty art and collectibles insurance company, which will again provide multilingual VIP guided tours at
Art Basel Miami Beach. Furniture is provided by Moroso. Additional partners can be found at www.artbasel.com/sponsors.

Guided Tours
The ArtNexus guided tours in English and Spanish are available daily during show hours from Thursday to Sunday. There will be general tours of the show and special tours for Art Kabinett. For reservations and information contact Sol Romero: Tel. +1 305 891 7270, ext. 4; tours@artnexus.com. During show days, reservations can be made by phone or at the Guided Tours Information Desk in Info Zone D.

Host Commitee
The Art Basel Miami Beach Host Committee, which comprises over two hundred prominent figures from the local cultural, political, and business communities, demonstrates its ongoing commitment to this international art event by offering a friendly welcome to the area for exhibitors and guests.

Design Miami
This year marks the sixth edition of Design Miami, from November 30 to December 5, with the world’s most prominent design galleries presenting contemporary and historic work. Design Miami will for the first time be located in close proximity to the Miami Beach Convention Center. www.designmiami.com.

Art 42 Basel
Art Basel, the original international art show established in Switzerland in 1970, runs next year from June 15 to 19, 2011. The world’s most prestigious show of modern and contemporary art, it features 300 galleries from all continents showing works by over 2,500 artists.

For the latest updates on Art Basel Miami Beach, visit www.artbaselmiamibeach.com
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/artbaselmiamibeach
and www.facebook.com/artbasel
Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/abmb and www.twitter.com/artbasel

Death art exhibit reception at CANDO Arts Co-Op 9/17/10

Art Exhibition:

Opening reception FRIDAY, September 17 – 6 to 10pm.- thru November 1st.

CANDO Arts co-op 309 23rd Street, Miami Beach, Fl.33139
Contact info: 305 672 3336

Current exhibition “Death” will include resident and guest artists of CANDO Arts Co-Op.
Presented will run the gamut from a corpse’s view of a funeral, the end of a love affair,
a suspicious death, and how to stave off death.

Artists included in Death:
AnnFaye
Adriana Carvalho
Augusto Esquivel
Cory Foote
Janet Mueller
Sid Daniels
Alissa Christine
Joey Daoud
Lucinda Linderman
Deborah Weed
Paula Turk
Kevin Foltz
Kurt Knobelsdorf
Franklin Sinanan
and David Zalben

Co-op hours: Thursday and Friday 4-7pm/ Saturday and Sunday noon-3/ first
Saturday of each month 7-10pm

Photographs of Fashion’s Night Out Miami at Eden Roc Hotel on 9/10/10

Fashion’s Night Out Miami at Eden Roc Hotel on Friday, September 10, 2010.  Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an unprecedented global initiative created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy, and put the fun back in shopping.  A percentage of the sales from the Fashion’s Night Out T-shirt will be donated to various charities in South Florida.

9th Annual Miami International Wine Fair at Miami Beach Convention Center 10/15-16/10

9th Annual Miami International Wine Fair
Open to the public
October 15-16, 2010
Miami Beach Convention Center

· Come get your taste on from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each
· More than 1,800 wines and 500 wineries from 20+ countries
· Culinary demos, special events and 80,000 square feet of presenting wines
· Unlimited sampling of world-class wines
· Seminars for every palate, from beginner to expert wine lovers
· Tickets : $75 for Grand Tasting; $125 for VIP

Use discount code SOUL to get an extra $20 off tickets
866.887.WINE | www.miamiwinefair.com

Monster Mash Art of the Macabre at ArtCenter/ South Florida 10/8/10

Monster Mash, Art of the Macabre
10/08/10 to 11/17/10,
ArtCenter/ South Florida
Art exhibit on display in the Vitrine Window Display Space, ArtCenter/ South FL, 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website.

Come view the new drawings and paintings of artist, Stephanie Rodriguez called Monster Mash. Her series is a collection of drawings and paintings inspired by classic horror movies and literature.

Score Free Seminar How to Start your own Business 9/14/10

SCORE FREE SEMINAR
Presented by MiamiDade Score
How to Start your own Business
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Miami Beach Public Library
227 22nd St.
Miami Beach Fl. 33139

6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
No Charge

Tell us you are coming

About This Session
Please join us for a lively presentation and discussion of how to start all types of business. Also help with solving problems in businesses already started. Score is here to help you. Counselors are knowledgeable and will answer your questions. A fun and productive evening. Please join us.

The Wolfsonian–Fiu Exclusive Dinner During Art Basel Miami Beach Featuring Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten 12/1/10

“The Arts Of Seduction”
The Wolfsonian–Fiu To Host An Exclusive Dinner During Art Basel| Miami Beach Featuring The Cuisine Of World-Renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten And Exclusive Wines Flown In From Robert Mondavi Winery Honoring Filmmaker And Actress Isabella Rossellini, In Partnership With Bvlgari
Wednesday evening, December 1, 2010

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University announces an extraordinary evening where the art of film, food, wine, and design converge at a time when Miami is host to one of the most prestigious art and design fairs in the world. The museum will bring together world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Margrit Mondavi—along with rare wines from the Robert Mondavi Winery—to celebrate the work of Isabella Rossellini, who is collaborating with The Wolfsonian during Art Basel for a site-specific project titled Seduce Me. An auction will follow dinner, featuring large format bottles of Robert Mondavi Winery from a variety of vintages, a special bag designed by Rossellini for Bulgari and a Bulgari men’s watch. This multi-sensory experience will take place at the museum on Wednesday evening, December 1, 2010. Only 100 tickets will be available.

Seduce Me is a new installation commissioned by the museum, which takes its name from a series of short videos produced, directed, written, and performed by Rossellini, exploring the unconventional seduction rituals of creatures ranging from bugs to cuttlefish. Rossellini notes, “After my comical series, Green Porno, on how animals mate, I wanted to showcase a new series about how animals seduce each other with different, varied and incredible strategies…they might give us some new ideas about how to conquer our mates!” The videos feature Rossellini speaking directly to the camera about the creature at hand, and uses animation, paper cut-outs, and puppets made by Andy Byers and art directed by Rick Gilbert, to illustrate its particular, often peculiar, mating strategies. The Seduce Me installation will be presented in the lobby and the auditorium from Wednesday, December 1 through Sunday, December 5, 2010 at The Wolfsonian.

The gala benefit is being supported by Robert Mondavi Winery, which has a long tradition of enriching life by embracing wine, food, and the arts that was largely initiated by Margrit Mondavi when she joined Robert Mondavi in business back in 1967. Under her direction, Robert Mondavi Winery developed original cultural and culinary arts programs that are now benchmarks for the wine world. With the enthusiastic support of her late husband, she created a showplace for painters, sculptors, photographers, jazz and

classical musicians and the great chefs of the world, including Jean-Georges Vongerichten, with whom she developed a long-standing friendship. Jean-Georges is preparing an original menu to complement a selection of Robert Mondavi Winery selections, including the I-Block Fume Blanc, a limited production wine that is only available at the Winery, crafted from the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines in the country within the esteemed To Kalon Vineyard. Another highlight will include a library vintage Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve in addition to the current 2007 vintage.

The Wolfsonian is delighted to partner with Bulgari, the Italian luxury brand known for its exceptional jewels, watches, accessories, fragrances and hotels. Isabella has commented, “My connection with Bulgari dates back to when I was a child and I’d accompany my mother to the historic shop in Via Condotti in Rome. She loved Bulgari jewels; I remember the ones she bought very clearly. Still today, when I’m traveling and I come across a Bulgari store, I feel a pleasant sense of familiarity that makes me feel close to the beauty and subtlety of Italian culture, of my own roots.” This year, Isabella collaborated with Bulgari to create the Rossellini Handbag, a handbag distinguished by simple, essential lines that reflects the beauty and rigor of its muse. Bulgari’s generous support of the Wolfsonian event honoring Rossellini further celebrates the brand’s connection to her.

Speaking of the very special occasion being planned for December 1, Cathy Leff, director of The Wolfsonian notes, “I am so thrilled and honored that the illustrious chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has accepted our invitation to prepare an extraordinary meal for the occasion and that Margrit Mondavi will attend to represent Robert Mondavi Winery—enabling the museum not only to celebrate our collaboration with Isabella Rossellini, but also to showcase the culinary arts and seduce the international crowd that will descend on Miami Beach this year. Further, our partnership with Bulgari enhances our relationship with Italian design and ensures a most stylish evening.”

Tickets to this exclusive dinner are $1,000 per person; capacity is limited. For additional information, contact Michael Hughes at 305.535.2602 or michael@thewolf.fiu.edu.

About Robert Mondavi Winery and Margrit Mondavi
Robert Mondavi’s pioneering vision stands on three pillars: putting California wines in the company of the great wines of the world; creating a wine culture that put a diverse range of California wines on every American table; and enriching life by embracing wine, food, and the arts as an integral part of gracious living. Founded in 1966, Robert Mondavi Winery is the shining symbol of Napa Valley. The first major winery built in Napa Valley in the three decades since the repeal of Prohibition (1933), Robert Mondavi Winery went on to establish the foundation for the modern-day California wine business. With the philosophy that great wines reflect their origins, Robert Mondavi Winery pursues the fullest expression of the terroir of its Napa Valley vineyards. For additional information about Robert Mondavi Winery visit www.robertmondavi.com.

Margrit Biever Mondavi is Vice President of Cultural Affairs at Robert Mondavi Winery. A pioneering woman of the modern-day California wine industry, she joined the winery in 1967, pursuing a life-long interest in uniting wine with fine arts, music and culinary artistry. A native of Appenzell, Switzerland, Margrit was raised in her family home overlooking Lake Maggiore, in the canton of Ticino, nurtured by parents with a passion for opera and symphonic music, good wine and fine food. Married to Robert Mondavi from 1980 until his passing in 2008, Margrit traveled with him around the world, upholding the family’s philosophy that all the arts contribute to an enhanced quality of life.

About BVLGARI
For over a century, Bulgari has been synonymous with the finest Italian style. Outstanding jewels (in precious and semi precious materials), watches, a vast range of leather goods, silver gifts and perfumes are now coveted by a sophisticated clientele and are available in over 250 stores worldwide. Every Bulgari creation is permeated with a spirit of excellence, hence the attention to detail and the research for absolute quality. As an ultimate tribute to the world of luxury, Bulgari opened its first hotel in 2004, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts Milan followed by the opening of the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts Bali in October, 2006. Additional hotels will open across the world’s major travel destinations.

In the United States, Bulgari currently has stores in New York, Atlanta, Bal Harbour, Beverly Hills, Boca Raton, Chevy Chase, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Scottsdale, and Short Hills.

About Isabella Rossellini
Moving easily from early forays into comedy and television reporting to roles in movies, television, and stage productions and from an illustrious international modeling career (as the face of Lancôme for 14 years) and developing her own brand of cosmetics to writing and philanthropy, and after appearing in more than 40 films (Blue Velvet, Death Becomes Her, The Saddest Music in the World, Infamous) and 25 made-for-television movies/series (Alias, Discovery Atlas: Italy Revealed, Iconoclasts, 30 Rock), Isabella Rossellini turned her eye to film making. Her debut was her mischievous and witty film, My Dad is 100 Years Old, a pretend dialogue about the essence of film. In it, Rossellini appears as herself, speaks her father’s words, and also brilliantly portrays Fellini, Selznick, Hitchcock, Chaplin, and her own mother, notable actress Ingrid Bergman, whom she strikingly resembles.

Rossellini recently wrapped production on French director Julie Gavras’ romantic comedy Late Bloomers, opposite William Hurt, which is set for release in 2011. She also stars in the following films: Keyhole, directed by Guy Maddin; Chicken with Plums, directed by Marjane Satrapi; and The Solitude of Prime Numbers, directed by Saverio Costanzo.

In 2008 Robert Redford’s Sundance Channel commissioned Rossellini to make a series of short films to address the issues of the environment. She chose the mating habits of bugs and called her series Green Porno which has been celebrated in film festivals here and abroad. In 2009, she won the Webby Award for “Best Individual Performance” for Green Porno. She has once again been nominated this year for the same award. For the second series, which involves sea creatures, she took courses in biology at New York University. In addition to the shorts on the Sundance Channel, a book of Green Porno was released last fall which included all three seasons of the shorts: http://www.sundancechannel.com/greenporno/

On the heels of the great success of Green Porno, Rossellini has partnered up with Sundance again for a new series about animal courtship entitled Seduce Me. The first five short films became available on video on demand in the spring and the second five will be released in November 2010.

Rossellini is also a wildlife activist and dedicated trainer of Labrador puppies for the blind. She was recently honored by The Audubon Society for her work. She has written three books: Some of Me, Looking at Me, and In the Name of the Father, the Daughter and the Holy Spirits: Remembering Roberto Rossellini. Between movie and film making projects, she lectures at performing arts centers throughout the United States and Canada.

About Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Jean Georges Vongerichten, one of the world’s most famous chefs, is a savvy businessman and restaurateur and responsible for the operation and success of a constellation of three- and four-star restaurants worldwide.

Born and raised on the outskirts of Strasbourg in Alsace, France, Jean-Georges’ earliest family memories are about food. He trained in a work-study program at the Auberge de l’Ill and as an apprentice to Chef Paul Haeberlin. He went on to work under Paul Bocuse and Master Chef Louis Outhier at L’Oasis in southern France. With this impressive three-star Michelin training, Jean-Georges traveled to Asia and took positions at the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok, the Meridien Hotel in Singapore, and the Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong.

It was during this time spent working and traveling throughout Asia that Jean-Georges developed his love for the exotic and aromatic flavors of the East. His signature cuisine abandons the traditional use of meat stocks and creams and instead features the intense flavors and textures from vegetable juices, fruit essences, light broths, and herbal vinaigrettes. Jean-Georges’ culinary vision has redefined industry standards and revolutionized the way we eat.

Jean-Georges has published several cookbooks reflecting his influential style of cooking, including Simple Cuisine (Wiley, 1990); Cooking at Home with a Four Star Chef (Broadway Books, 1998), for which he won the Best Cookbook Award from the James Beard Foundation in 1999; and Simple to Spectacular (Broadway Books, 2000). In October 2007, he released Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges, featuring beloved recipes from his restaurants Spice Market, Vong, and 66.

Involved in every aspect of his restaurants, from concept, to menu, to architectural design, staff selection and all the finishing touches, Jean-Georges and partner Phil Suarez have worked together for over seventeen years to create restaurants that are both timely and enduring. Inspired by his travels, Jean-Georges is constantly developing fresh concepts and evolving as a chef and restaurateur, both adapting to and impacting the global culinary landscape.

2009 was a whirlwind for Chef Vongerichten and his seasoned team. They opened 7 restaurants in cities across the United States, and one in Vancouver, Canada. Today, Jean-Georges is working on two projects in New York—the Mark by Jean-Georges, at the Mark Hotel, and ABC Kitchen, at ABC Carpet & Home. The latter is another pioneering step for Chef Vongerichten, where he will be cooking local, sustainable food in an equally local and sustainable space.

Jean-Georges is the Master Cook for Food & Wine magazine. He has appeared on Live! With Regis and Kelly, the Today Show, Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart Show, The Early Show on CBS, Top Chef, the Food Network, and in the 1995 PBS series In Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs.

Jean-Georges has made culinary history and developed a reputation as remarkable as his food by tapping his deep understanding of the restaurant world and pairing it with his forward-thinking vision. Yet, after years of success, Jean-Georges’ favorite retreat is still the kitchen and his favorite meals dished from a street cart in Thailand.

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

The Wolfsonian is located at 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors, students, and children age 6 -12; and free for Wolfsonian members, State University System of Florida staff and students with ID, and children under six. The Wolfsonian, presently on a Summer Schedule through September 15, 2010, is open Thursday from noon-6pm; Friday from noon-9m; Saturday and Sunday from noon-6pm; and is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Contact us at 305.531.1001
or visit us online at www.wolfsonian.org for further information.

The Wolfsonian–Fiu Presents Isabella Rossellini Seduce Me An Installation In Celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach 12/1-5/10

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University presents Seduce Me, a collaboration with Isabella Rossellini, Andy Byers, and Rick Gilbert in celebration of Art Basel | Miami Beach 2010.
Wednesday, December 1 through Sunday, December 5, 2010
The Wolfsonian
1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL

Seduce Me is an installation project that takes its name from a series of short videos created by Isabella Rossellini exploring the unconventional seduction rituals of creatures ranging from bugs to cuttlefish. A site-specific project commissioned for The Wolfsonian, it features complex and imaginative paper sculptures made by Andy Byers that are used in the videos for sets, props, and costumes, and the Seduce Me videos created, produced, directed, written, and performed by Rossellini and produced and art directed by Rick Gilbert.

“The Seduce Me videos, the brainchild of Isabella Rossellini’s fertile mind, are realized by an extraordinary team of creative talent,” explains Marianne Lamonaca, The Wolfsonian’s associate director for curatorial affairs and education.” Elaborating on the themes of the videos, Andy Byers has designed for The Wolfsonian a fantastical landscape, populated by awe-inspiring creatures and made primarily of paper, that conveys the complex, ingenious, and precious attributes of nature.”
The Seduce Me installation will be presented in the lobby and the auditorium, from Wednesday, December 1 through Sunday, December 5, 2010 at The Wolfsonian.

Regarding the videos, Rossellini notes, “After my comical series, Green Porno, on how animals mate, I wanted to showcase a new series about how animals seduce each other with different, varied and incredible strategies…they might give us some new ideas about how to conquer our mates!” The videos feature Rossellini speaking directly to the camera about the creature at hand, and uses animation, paper cut-outs, and puppets to illustrate its particular, often peculiar, mating strategies. The upcoming episodes of Seduce Me can be found at http://www.sundancechannel.com/greenporno/video/.

The site also features episodes of Green Porno, Rossellini’s multiple Webby Award-winning series, along with exclusive photos and videos.

Other events in conjunction with the Seduce Me installation include a reception on Friday, December 3 at 8pm, which is open to Art Basel | Miami Beach and Design Miami VIP cardholders as well as Wolfsonian Diplomat-level members and above.

About Isabella Rossellini
Moving easily from early forays into comedy and television reporting to roles in movies, television, and stage productions and from an illustrious international modeling career (as the face of Lancôme for 14 years) and developing her own brand of cosmetics to writing and philanthropy, and after appearing in more than 40 films (Blue Velvet, Death Becomes Her, The Saddest Music in the World, Infamous) and 25 made-for-television movies/series (Alias, Discovery Atlas: Italy Revealed, Iconoclasts, 30 Rock), Isabella Rossellini turned her eye to film making. Her debut was her mischievous and witty film, My Dad is 100 Years Old, a pretend dialogue about the essence of film. In it, Rossellini appears as herself, speaks her father’s words, and also brilliantly portrays Fellini, Selznick, Hitchcock, Chaplin, and her own mother, notable actress Ingrid Bergman, whom she strikingly resembles.

Rossellini recently wrapped production on French director Julie Gavras’ romantic comedy Late Bloomers, opposite William Hurt, which is set for release in 2011. She also stars in the following films: Keyhole, directed by Guy Maddin; Chicken with Plums, directed by Marjane Satrapi; and The Solitude of Prime Numbers, directed by Saverio Costanzo.

In 2008 Robert Redford’s Sundance Channel commissioned Rossellini to make a series of short films to address the issues of the environment. She chose the mating habits of bugs and called her series Green Porno which has been celebrated in film festivals here and abroad. In 2009, she won the Webby Award for “Best Individual Performance” for Green Porno. She has once again been nominated this year for the same award. For the second series, which involves sea creatures, she took courses in biology at New York University. In addition to the shorts on the Sundance Channel, a book of Green Porno was released last fall which included all three seasons of the shorts: http://www.sundancechannel.com/greenporno/

On the heels of the great success of Green Porno, Rossellini has partnered up with Sundance again for a new series about animal courtship entitled Seduce Me. The first five short films became available on video on demand in the spring and the second five will be released in November 2010.

Rossellini is also a wildlife activist and dedicated trainer of Labrador puppies for the blind. She was recently honored by The Audubon Society for her work. She has written three books: Some of Me, Looking at Me, and In the Name of the Father, the Daughter and the Holy Spirits: Remembering Roberto Rossellini. Between movie and film making projects, she lectures at performing arts centers throughout the United States and Canada.

About Andy Byers
Andy Byers is a production and costume designer currently living in Brooklyn, NY. For the past five years he has worked alongside producer and art director Rick Gilbert making a number of short films and commercials including Isabella Rossellini’s Green Porno series. These films have led to a number of art exhibitions, including installations at the Berlin Film Festival and the Royal Ontario Museum. Most recently he was invited by the Wichita State University Ulrich Museum to create a series of costumes based on works present in their new exhibit “Art of Our Time”. In addition to his work in film he also owns and runs a company that produces props and prototypes for both window display and print whose clients include many major retailers. Byers received his MFA in 2005 at the Ohio State University in ceramics and a BFA at the Kansas City Art Institute.

About Rick Gilbert
Rick Gilbert is a freelance producer, production designer & art director with over fifteen years of experience in feature film, television, commercials, music videos, print and stop-motion animation. He has designed and art directed films which have screened at film festivals, museums and cinematheques all over the world including: Sundance, Tribeca, Venice, Toronto, Rotterdam, Berlin, MOMA, Sao Paulo and Pusan, South Korea. He has worked with many talented directors and cinematographers including: Isabella Rossellini, Todd Solondz, Paul Mazursky, Guy Maddin, James Franco, Deepha Mehta, Jeremy Podeswa, Norman Jewison and Academy Award nominated cinematographer, Ed Lachman.

Gilbert produced and art directed the wildly successful series of short films, Green Porno, written, created by and starring Isabella Rossellini for the Sundance Channel. The films screened at the Sundance, Berlin, Hong Kong, Tribeca, Pocket Film Festival (Paris), Sydney (Audience Award Winner) and Hot Docs Film Festivals, among others in 2008. Gilbert is presently in post production on Rossellini’s ten short films: Seduce Me for Sundance Channel and also prepping an hour special by Rossellini for Planet Green, entitled Manhattan Beasts. Gilbert is a graduate of the Media Arts program at Ryerson University in Toronto and Television Production at Red River College in Winnipeg.

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

The Wolfsonian is located at 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors, students, and children age 6 -12; and free for Wolfsonian members, State University System
of Florida staff and students with ID, and children under six. The Wolfsonian, presently on a Summer Schedule through September 15, 2010, is open Thursday from noon-6pm; Friday from noon-9m; Saturday and Sunday from noon-6pm; and is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Contact us at 305.531.1001
or visit us online at www.wolfsonian.org for further information.

The Wolfsonian receives ongoing support from The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; the William J. and Tina Rosenberg Foundation; Continental Airlines, the Official Airline of The Wolfsonian–FIU; Bacardi USA, Inc.; and Arrowood Vineyards & Winery.

Women of Influence at Treetop Ballroom 9/23/10

Women of Influence – September 23rd – Treetop Ballroom
September 23 – Women of Influence: 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Jungle Island, Treetop Ballroom, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Women of Influence provides women throughout South Florida to enhance knowledge and gain insight as to how other women in the community have gained success, balanced home life with work life, and climbing the corporate ladder in heels.

$45 per person
Open Bar and Hors d’Oeuvres

Featuring Panelists:
Ann Chwat, General Counsel, Burger King Corporation
Jennifer Moline, SVP, Finance & Accounting, Terremark Worldwide
Valerie C. Toalson, Exec. Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer, BankAtlantic
Lorna Owens, Esq., Host of “And the Women Gather”
Moderator: Melanie Dickinson, President & Publisher, South Florida Business Journal

Benefiting the YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade
and sponsored by BDO USA, Akerman & Steven Douglas Associates

Buy tickets here.

Hot Nights Cool Jazz Happy Hour this Friday at the Bass Museum 9/10/10

Hot Nights Cool Jazz Happy Hour this Friday at the Bass Museum
next event: sept. 10
hot nights cool jazz
mike gerber trio
free to members, $10 for non-members

during August and September the Bass Museum is pleased to continue the ongoing jazz series; hot nights cool jazz. The series is on Friday evenings from 7-9pm, free to members and $10 for non-members.

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sundays Night 9/12/10

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sundays Night
From Sept 12To Sept 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 Special Guest DJ PLASTIK FUNK , and Residents DJ Felipe Kaval and Armand Pena.For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com

Business Night Networking Event at Eno’s Wine Bar Lincoln Rd 9/14/10

InSense Miami & SocialBuzzTV.com are at it again! Last months event (in the rain) was still a HUGE SUCCESS! So much so that we were asked to come back!
Tuesday September 14, 2010 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Eno’s Wine Bar – Lincoln Road
920 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33134
Register here.

MARK YOUR CALENDERS and Don’t Forget Your Business Cards!

InSense Miami & SocialBuzzTV.com Present:

A Networking Night Event – It’s the right people at the right time

Sept 14th, 2010 Eno’s Wine Bar 5PM @ Eno’s Wine Bar is opening its doors at 5PM for this exclusive private event! (FREE EVENT)

Eno’s Wine Bar will be extending a 50% discount on reloadable wine cards so you may enjoy a variety of their wine selection.

Start the night with a glass of wine and complimentary tapas, and meet new movers and shakers in your industry, and on the beach.

Bring plenty of business cards for a networking event like no other. Business Card Bingo – it’s as much fun as it sounds!

There will also be a raffle to win free admission to our upcoming Business Boot Camp.

Look your best as we will be filming this event.

Warm Up Nights at Gemma Lounge 9/11/10

Warm Up Nights
Every Saturday, 10pm to 1am
Gemma Lounge
529 LINCOLN ROAD
SOUTH BEACH, FL

Hi Everybody, Welcome to “WARM UP NIGHTS” at GEMMA LOUNGE on 529 Lincoln Road. Come and join us for this very special night to celebrate a Friend’s Birthday in a very special atmosphere.

GEMMA, The 128-seat lounge, accessible by staircase or elevator, glows with romantic chandeliers and subdued candlelight as contemporary jazz music plays and old black and white movies flicker on a screen, while the 48-seat outdoor terrace enables…… guests to people watch on busy Lincoln Road below.

The Donios spared no effect: wooden floors, dark wood columns, artwork, intimate areas with ottomans and one-of-a-kind coffee tables are a warm setting for a mahogany bar serving liquors, wine and Champagne by the glass or by the bottle.

This elegant, intimate lounge above Rosinella’s restaurant on Lincoln Road is a sanctuary for workaholics and hopeless romantics. Classic black and white films play on plasma screens and the sultry voice of bossa nova and other jazz crooners provide a soothing soundtrack.

Its wine-colored walls, bone-hued sofas, candlelit tables and large balcony overlooking Lincoln make it an ideal spot for couples and those in search of a low-key but delightful night in South Beach.

Please text me to get in the FREE Admission Guest List or say my name at the door. See you there. Thanks. RUBEN CAMPBELL (3057732013).

First Week of Regular Season Football at The Clevelander with Rockstar Rewards for the Locals 9/9-13/10

First Week of Regular Season Football
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com

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.

Week One
Thursday 9/9
– Minnesota @ New Orleans (8:30p)
Sunday 9/12
– Miami @ Buffalo (1p) **Show your Rockstar Rewards card during this game and receive free Buffalo Wings and enter the raffle to win a 19’ Flat Screen**
– Detroit @ Chicago (1p)
– Oakland @ Tennessee (1p)
– Cincinnati @ N England (1p)
– Carolina @ NY Giants (1p)
– Atlanta @ Pittsburgh (1p)
– Cleveland @ Tampa Bay (1p)
– Denver @ Jacksonville (1p)
– Indianapolis @ Houston (1p)
– San Francisco @ Seattle (4:15p)
– Green Bay @ Philadelphia (4:15p)
– Arizona @ St. Louis (4:15p)
– Dallas @ Washington (8:20p)
Monday 9/13
– Baltimore @ NY Jets (7p)
– San Diego @ Kansas City (10:15p)

We Want It All Wednesday Express Enjoy Indulge A Unique Happy Hour 9/15/10

We Want It All Wednesday.Express, Enjoy, Indulge. A Unique Happy Hour
Wednesday September 15, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Bar 721

WE WANT IT ALL TV® joins BAR 721 and Couptessa.com to host
“We Want It All Wednesdays”
A weekly series of ladies networkers where patrons can Express, Enjoy, & Indulge!

Talk show hosts, Deborah Magdalena , spoken word poet and actress, local radio personality Chanel Gonzalez, and business executive Vanessa Conde explore what it is to be a woman in this day and age on their online show and now they are bringing the set to audiences… live at Bar 721.

Together with CoupTessa.com (the online ‘deal of the day’ shopping site), WWIA has created an evening of indulgence, pampering and fun for women and men alike. The first Wednesday of the series (Sept. 15th) will feature mini-spa treatments provided by South Beach based spa Chez Badeaux as well as samplings of Nana Ana’s Greek Pastries and specialty drinks created by Bar 721.

“We are excited about being able to connect with our viewers one-on-one while rewarding them for having the courage to Want It All with a night of treats and cocktails,” states Producer and Host Deborah Magdalena.

The weekly series will also feature gift bag give-aways by Kielhs and Mary Kay, samplings by SobeSweets and special evenings will be dedicated for causes and charities such as Susan G. Komen for Breast Cancer Research.

A Happy Hour Soiree at Gemma Lounge 9/18/10

A Happy Hour Soirée @ Gemma Lounge

September 18th at 9:00 pm
Gemma Lounge
529 Lincoln Road, Second Floor
South Beach, FL 33139
Registration Online
Login Here to register.

A very happy hour, a euro soirée, an international crowd, meet and greet, network.

Complimentary cocktail for our guests, appetizers available, full bar, music.

An intimate lounge overlooking Lincoln Road, actually, the only chic lounge on Lincoln Road.

Mark your calendar and be ready to expand your circle of acquaintances.

To enjoy the specials offered you must reach out to either Gian or Gabriele, our Euro ambassadors for the evening; if you haven’t met us yet, please ask for us at the bar.

The Wolfsonian–Fiu Members Preview And Reception 9/16/10

THE WOLFSONIAN–FIU INVITES YOU TO A MEMBERS’ PREVIEW AND RECEPTION

Thursday, September 16, 6pm
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
MEMBERS’ PREVIEW AND OPENING RECEPTION: SPEED LIMITS—Join exhibition curator Jeffrey Schnapp for introductory remarks about the exhibition. Members’ preview follows. Reception sponsored by Bacardi USA, Inc. For membership information or to RSVP: 305.535.2631 or ian@thewolf.fiu.edu. Free for members and the FIU Community; $10 all others.

Speed Limits is co-organized by the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), Montréal and The Wolfsonian. The Wolfsonian installation is designed by Rene Gonzalez Architect. The Wolfsonian thanks the following supporters for making this exhibition possible: Continental Airlines, the Official Airline of The Wolfsonian–FIU; BVLGARI; James Woolems and Woolems Inc.; FPL FiberNet, a leading provider of fiber-optic solutions; Tui Lifestyle; the Frances L. Wolfson Fund at Dade Community Foundation; the Funding Arts Network; and The Wolfsonian–FIU Alliance.

NOT A MEMBER OF THE WOLFSONIAN?
Then it’s time to join! As a member, you’ll enjoy free admission to our galleries, free or reduced admission for our programs, invitations to our exhibition openings, member promotions at The Dynamo Museum Shop and Café, and much more. For membership information or to join, CLICK HERE!

Print (artist proof), Man with a Drill, c. 1935
Charles Turzak (American, 1899–1986)
Chicago
Woodcut
The Wolfsonian–FIU, The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection

London Heights In Concert at Bar 721 9/8/10

London Heights In Concert
Wednesday, September 8th 2010, 10:00pm
Bar 721

Bar 721 is kicking their new Live Rock Night, this next Wednesday, September 8th at 10pm, with local band London Heights.

Presented by Fenom Modern Absinthe, a $5 Suggested Door donation, drink specials all night and $4 beer.

This is a 21 year and older event.

For more information visit www.londonheightsmusic.com

Bianca Clark, Greg Woods and Brent Charles with House of Power at Kitchen 305 9/2/10

Bianca Clark, Greg Woods, and Brent Charles
with “House of Power”

September 2nd – Thursday 7pm – 10pm
at
Kitchen 305 @ Newport Beachside Resort

House of Power: 10-15 piece full rhythm section and 3-5 piece horn section playing 70’s, 80’s funk, rock, & R&B from such groups as Chicago, Commodores, Earth Wind and Fire, KC and the Sunshine band, etc.

The band: House of Power – www.houseofpowerlive.com
www.newportbeachsideresort.com

Fashion’s Night Out at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach 9/10/10

Fashion’s Night Out
Friday September 10, 2010, 6pm-11pm
Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida
www.BeautyChronicles.com

Shop ‘til you drop, and this time for a great cause! ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ arrives in South Florida to celebrate local fashion, restore consumer confidence and boost the neighborhood economy. The event, hosted by Beauty Chronicles and open to the public, will take place Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. to 11pm at the Eden Roc Renaissance in Miami Beach.

The initiative is a collaboration consisting of every aspect of the fashion industry: stores, designers, celebrities and the average consumer. Individual vendors create unique spaces that, collectively, become a large exposition fashion as a whole. In Fashion’s Night Out at the Eden Roc Renaissance there will be multiple Fashion Shows, as well as appearances by several celebrities and performers. Additionally, a percentage of the sales from every Fashion’s Night Out T-shirt sold will benefit the NYC AIDS fund. These will be available for purchase on-site.

The city of Miami has several locations that are celebrating Fashion’s Night Out, Beauty Chronicles brings a unique twist to the typical shopping event with Actor and Celebrity host, Robert Ri’Chard. The guest will sip complimentary cocktails and munch on sweet treats. Fashionistas can spend the night shopping emerging and established fashion and accessories designers. There will be several fashion shows throughout the night. The first 100 guests will receive a fabulous Swag Bag filled with beauty and fashion gifts.

The event is Free and Open to the Public.

Tito el Bambino at Dolce 9/11/10

Tito el Bambino at DOLCE
September 11th, 10 pm
DOLCE
1501 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida
33139
www.dolcesouthbeach.com

Hispanic Heritage Latin Night – a benefit show and kick off celebration with Tito el Bambino – el Patron and Paula Andrea Rubio.

One of the pioneers of reggaeton, Tito el Bambino was half of the trailblazing duo Hector & Tito before he embarked on a solo career of his own, signing with EMI Televisa and debuting in 2006 with Top of the Line. Join him and Paula Andrea Rubio as we celebrate Hispanic heritage.

For Table Reservations, Tickets, or General Inquieries:
phone: 305.672.2221
email: luis@dolcesouthbeach.com

Lincoln Road Halloween Extravaganza Weekend Sponsorship Opportunities

2010 Lincoln Road Halloween Extravaganza Sponsorship Opportunities

Download Halloween Sponsorship Kit PDF.

HRMC is pleased to announce that Lincoln Road will be hosting the 2010 Halloween Weekend Extravaganza from October 29-31, 2010.

This year, Lincoln Road will host a wealth of exciting activities throughout the 2010 Halloween Weekend in anticipation of All Hallow’s Eve. From engaging shows along this historic strip to events hosted by Lincoln Road’s fabulous and diverse venues, the 2010 Halloween Extravaganza will give locals, tourists, and onlookers at chic cafes and bistros along Lincoln Road, a cause to celebrate the most entertaining live Halloween show they have ever experienced.

Daylight on Halloween Sunday will begin with trick or treating children, who will gather sweets in their pillowcases from Lincoln Road storefronts. Clowns, magicians, and stilt walkers will line the streets to entertain, while shoppers and restaurant guests from this luxury paradise will watch as little princesses and goblins roam the Lincoln Road strip.

When night begins to set on Miami, the road will fill with thousands of revelers, prepared for a whimsical night long entertainment event of live music, costume parties, great food, shopping and people watching. With numerous stages across the length of Lincoln Road, every corner of the strip will be filled with the sound of live music. The legendary costume contest, held on the main stage, will announce the best three costumes of the night, each winner receiving a great prize for their dynamic creativity.

With exciting events lasting over three days and throughout the nights, there will be a multitude of sponsorship opportunities designed to establish a strong presence for your brand amongst the thousands of attendees at the 2010 Lincoln Road Halloween Extravaganza.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
By securing a Lincoln Road Halloween Sponsorship, one of the most well-recognized locations in the world, Lincoln Road will be your brands exclusive location for the weekend, heightening the exposure of your brand to an audience of upscale locals and tourists visiting Lincoln Road on Halloween night. The Lincoln Road Marketing Association Halloween 2010 packages were created to provide companies with profitable response rates and increased brand awareness and media coverage. Each package is designed to increase the visibility of your brand to a population of upscale, sophisticated visitors. Moreover, potential media coverage (local, national, and international) will project your brand to a vast audience. We will also customize a sponsorship package that fits your specific needs to achieve the results you desire.

How to participate
For sponsorship or media inquires please contact HRMC at 305-573-0882or email info@gohrmc.com

Rock On Wednesday at The Clevelander 9/1/10

Check out some of South Florida’s hottest Rock cover bands rocking out to the hits you know and love. Whether you’re into the 80’s, 90’s or dedicated to this decade – Rock On! is the night to party to the best Rock music has to offer. Join us every Wednesday night at 8pm, featuring a different band each week.
For table reservations : rsvp@clevelander.com or 305-532-4006 x3515.
The Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami, 33139

Social Media Marketing and Advertising Conference 9/30/10

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING & ADVERTISING – MIAMI, 30th SEPTEMBER
9:00am – 5:30pm
Ronald W Shane Centre
6500 Indian Creek Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33141

Social Media Marketing & Advertising is a unique 1-day conference taking place in Miami on Thursday 30th Sept. Join our team of marketing experts to explore the latest tools and techniques for running effective social media marketing and advertising campaigns.

Topics we will cover include: Insights into High Profile Viral Marketing Campaigns; How to Leverage Social Media & Paid Search; Location-Based Marketing Tips & Techniques; How to Monitor & Manage Social Media via Email; How to Create Highly Effective Ad Campaigns; Blogger Outreach & Marketing; plus, Tools and Trends to Watch in 2010

Our A-list speaker list includes Mark Schmulen (Constant Contact), Evan Weber (Experience Marketing), Craig Agranoff (author of “How to Use Gowalla, Foursquare and other Geo-Location Applications for Fun and Profit”), E.J. Garcia (Purple, Rock, Scissors) and Murray Newlands (Influence People & Founder of the London Blog Club).

For more information and tickets visit:
http://socialmediamarketing.co.uk/socialmarketing&advertisingmiami
Places are limited so early booking is advised
** Enter the discount code: soulofmiami10 to get an extra 10% off the ticket price **

Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar September 2010

Calendar for Van Dyke Upstairs music for the month of September.
1- Maryel Epps, Diva of song & love
2- Nicole Henry, Internationally acclaimed Jazz vocalist
3- The Nucklebusters, One of South Florida’s most popular blues bands since 1988
4- Rhythm & Blues Series: Ike & Val Woods Revue, Soul & Blues Revue
5- La Nueva Onda Latina Pop Music Series, Hosted by Adrian Guerra and Randy Singer featuring Odas. One of the biggest up and coming Rock/Pop band and special guests.
6- Joshua Stedman. Original compositions influences of Sting, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai and Seal.
7- The Agent-K Quartet, Performing in an impressionistic style and explores the limits of
improvisation-avant-garde Jazz
8- Comedy and music night with Freddy Stebbins and Miami’s Best Comics!
9- Kcc Jazz Night Series, KCC Productions Presents Big Poppa E And The E Band, Best of the Blues
10- Maria Rivas, Fusion of hispanic and American songs with Jazz and world music
11- Bobby Stringer, Extraordinary Soul and R&B
12- Latin Jazz Series, Oriente, Afro-Cuban Fusion
13- Iko Iko, Blues & acoustic funk
14- Turk Mauro, Super sax legend performs with Dolph Castellano, Jamie Ousley and Danny Burger
15- Rodolfo Zuniga, Original contemporary Jazz
16- Kcc Jazz Night Series, KCC Productions Presents SILVANO MONASTERIOS and the Fourth World Ensemble “Best Jazz musician in Miami” 2009 by the Miami New Times
17- Latin Jazz & Percussion Series, Sammy Figueroa & Latin Jazz Explosion
18- Hot Havana Salsa Night Series, KCC Productions Presents Deskarga Jam Band. Timba meets latin Jazz
19- Artist Of The Month, Nu Soul Sunday Series, Leesa Richards
Soulful ballads, Rock & R&B. Recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston…
20- Rosco Martinez, Upside down & backwards. searing rock & blues guitar & vocals
21- Randy Singer’s “Airplay”, New visions in Jazz and Pop
22- Matt Farr, Throw-back vintage, billy Joel-like sounds, funky yet very easy to listen
23- Kcc Jazz Night Series, KCC productions presents Ernesto Simpson Quartet with special guest Felipe Lamoglia: In from the UK, his incendiary riffs ignite everyone’s imagination
24- Lanzallamas! Afro-Latin-America world beat mezcla
25- Cuban Music Series: Conjunto Progreso, Grammy nominated Cuban son & descargas cubanas
26- Songwriter Nights Series, Sponsored by Universal Music Publishing, hosted by Randy Singer with Nicolle Chirino and special guests
27- Under The Covers Tribute Series: A tribute to George Harrison presented by Electric Piano
28- Um Night At The Van Dyke: Featuring many award-winning students from The Frost School of Music, including The Stamps Jazz Quintet
29- Kingsley And Perdomo: Forward Motion Records artists Kingsley and Perdomo. Debut album “Fake Smiles” out now
30- Cat Shell, A seductive Jazz/Pop sound songstress

Mondrian Fridays with Erin Mia 9/3/10

Mondrian Fridays With Erin Mia
Friday, September 3, 9pm~ 4am
Sunset Lounge ~ Mondrian Hotel ~ Miami Beach
110 West Avenue
Miami Beach

Tailored Fridays At Sunset Lounge
Mondrian Hotel ~ Miami Beach ~ Florida
Fashion :: Music :: Vibe
Hosted By : Dimitri, Guigo, Angelo, Mike & Erin Mia
With Sexy Diva Dj Hana Till 4am !!
www.MondrianMiami.com

The Sunset Lounge at The Mondrian Hotel in Miami Beach Offers Both Premium Bar & Bottle Service and Features South Florida’s Hottest Female DJ ~ Sexy Diva DJ Hana Spinning Dance, House, R&B and Hip-Hop Grooves Till 4am, Entertaining South Florida’s 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

Coltorti Miami opens at 1111 Lincoln Road

Famed Italian-based luxury women’s boutique Coltorti, names The brpr Group as agency of record. The alliance emanates from Coltorti’s recent move to extend the breadth of their fashion syndicate into the United States- opening at the newly completed 1111 Lincoln Road, which is the latest offering from visionary developer Robert Wennett and celebrated architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron.

The brpr Group will spearhead art direction and media placement for the Coltorti advertising effort in the U.S, in addition to integrating social media, with traditional public relations strategies, as a part of the over all campaign. “The Coltorti team was very selective when we sought representation from a Brand Management/Public Relations Firm, and we feel strongly that The brpr Group’s young and modern approach will effectively deliver our message to the U.S market,” explained President of Coltorti USA, Maurizio Coltorti.

Coltorti has long served as an international hub for Europe’s fashion forward in search of the ultimate in avant-garde brands from Derek Lamb, Balmain, Fendi, Missoni, Moncler, Prada, Valentino, and Dolce & Gabbana – just to name a few – and Miami has become one of the favored destinations for this jet set clientele. “Miami has a wonderful mix of South American and Mediterranean influences when it comes to lifestyle and fashion choices and we wanted to bring the “Coltorti way” re-interpreted, into Miami-chic. The Miami woman is certainly carving out her own place in fashion, with a very particular style, much in the same way you would look at a New Yorker or Parisian, and of course an Italian. I am confident that Coltorti will become a great resource for them to expand and express themselves fully. Our long history in Italy affords us great relationships with the top designers worldwide. We have exclusive arrangements for pieces from such coveted design houses as Moncler which you will only find in Florida at Coltorti Miami” explains Coltorti Managing Director Marzio Torcianti.

With six store locations in Italy, each boasting its own selection of exclusive luxury designer labels; Coltorti has branded itself as the epitome of true Italian shopping: playing the role of curator to nearly a century of fashion trends, garnering an impeccable reputation as one of Europe’s eminent purveyors of fashion. Now, Coltorti looks to build a similar following in the U.S market with the launch of Coltorti Miami. The success of Coltorti’s Miami offering is in the unique formula Coltorti employs of marrying merchandising to a stunning aesthetic of the brands the store represents.

“Coltorti will bring a Bal Harbour sensibility to South Beach, greatly expanding the choices of the Miami consumer. The most accurate characterization of Coltorti is to call them a high-fashion insurgent. I have not seen fashion of this caliber, presented in this way on South Beach and I think Coltorti will build a cult like following relatively quickly. There is a great synergy between our two camps and with brpr’s strong reputation in the worlds of fashion, and social media in the public relations industry, I think it is a great fit. We could not be more proud to call Coltorti a brpr ‘spouse’,” explains Gerard Bush, Creative Director for The brpr Group.

Patrons of Coltorti Miami can expect the unmatched service of personal shoppers and stylists to service their every need. The variety of shoes, bags and accessories offered are assembled from a discerning buying process to match the discriminate taste of the new Coltorti Miami clientele. Look for Coltorti to become the Mecca for Miami’s fashion obsessed. For more information on Coltorti or for a private tour please contact Danielle Ellis- Danielle@brprgroup.com

Photographs of Locals Only Football Launch Party at the Clevelander on 8/29/10

Locals Only Football Launch Party at the Clevelander on Sunday, August 29, 2010.  On the second floor, we got a peek at the new “locals only” 1020 Music Boxx and enjoyed free Budweiser beer, Jack Daniels , hot dogs  and wings. Complete with nine high-definition flat screen plasma TVs, a projector and all-new plush furniture, this space is exclusive to only Rockstar Reward members during football season.  This was a great event and look forward to going back during Football season.

Photographs of Segafredo L’Original’s 10th Anniversary on 8/29/10

Segafredo L’Originale’s 10th Anniversary on Sunday, August 29, 2010.  Segafredo on Lincoln Road Celebrateed the BI 10 with DJ Mr. V. and Miss Patty Spinning on Stage and a Rocking Block Party!  Segafredo L’Originale has been the gathering spot for thousands of locals and tourists since its doors opened in 2000 under the ownership and management of Graziano Sbroggio and Mark Soyka. The boutique Italian cafe received a boost to its popularity with the innovative and dynamic concept brought in by Luca Voltarel, then manager, today a partner, of serving cocktails and playing great music – one of Voltarel’s true passions.

A Very Wolfsonian Weekend its Fifteenth Anniversary 11/11-13/10

Not Just Another Weekend: It’s ‘A Very Wolfsonian Weekend’
The Museum Celebrates its Fifteenth Anniversary with a Weekend of Festivities, November 11-13, 2010

Thursday, November 11
Speed Limits Exhibition Celebration
This exhibition explores the role of speed in modern life and commemorates the hundredth anniversary of Italian Futurism. The Wolfsonian is organizing an international affair with the Canadian, French, and Italian consulates to mark the celebration. Attending will be Canadian Consul General Louise L. Léger, French Consul General Gaël de Maisonneuve, and Italian Consul General Marco Rocca. To honor the French consulate’s twenty-fifth anniversary in Miami, French artist Laurent Moriceau will be on hand to present a fascinating “wine” performance, Le Vin des Minutes.

Friday, November 12
The Wolfsonian Quince
The museum celebrates its fifteenth birthday with a Miami-style quinceañera, hosted by The Wolfsonian Visionaries, a recently organized group of members who are passionate about design and interested in working with the museum to develop innovative events, strengthen community ties and networks, and raise funds to support museum exhibitions and activities. The night includes a silent auction offering fabulous trips, one-of-a-kind experiences, and more.

Saturday, November 13
Community Open House
This community celebration of speed and the Speed Limits exhibition, architecture, and food is the museum’s way of thanking the community for fifteen years of support. There will be a variety of guided tours presented in conjunction with the Miami Design Preservation League and conducted on foot, bicycle, and other modes of transportation that highlight the exhibition, Miami Beach architecture, and the speed of locomotion. In addition, the day features a participatory culinary performance by Laurent Moriceau titled Do you moule a Merveiles?

The Wolfsonian is located at 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors, students, and children age 6-12; and free for Wolfsonian members, State University System of Florida staff and students with ID, and children under six.

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University announces the celebration of its fifteenth anniversary with A Very Wolfsonian Weekend, the museum’s annual fundraising extravaganza, Thursday, November 11 through Saturday, November 13, 2010.

The Wolfsonian’s fifteenth anniversary festivities officially kick off with a series of events that begins on Thursday, November 11th, the date in 1995 when the museum opened its doors on Washington Avenue. The celebratory happenings during A Very Wolfsonian Weekend include an international collaboration to mark the opening of Speed Limits, an exhibition co-organized by The Wolfsonian and the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) and commemorating the French Consulate’s twenty-fifth anniversary in Miami; a coming-of-age Quince on Friday evening hosted by The Wolfsonian Visionaries; and a Saturday afternoon community open house highlighting speed, architecture, and food.

“This is a momentous occasion for us,” says Wolfsonian director Cathy Leff. “In just fifteen years, The Wolfsonian has developed an international reputation; produced innovative and provocative exhibitions and programs; joined forces with an outstanding public research university; and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our constituents. We’re so proud of our accomplishments, and of the many, many people who have helped make it all possible.”

In addition to the weekend activities, The Wolfsonian is also honoring its milestone fifteenth birthday with the publication of an autobiography, 1995-2010 and Beyond: Portrait of an Institution on its 15th Anniversary ($37.95), containing key information about the institution’s past, present, and future. The 114-page, highly illustrated, full-color publication—available through the online bookstore Blurb—is a compilation of facts about the institution, lists of accomplishments, images from the collection, and quotes about the museum’s impact from a variety of sources including renowned art critics and local educators who have participated in Wolfsonian programs. A section of the book is devoted to goals for the future, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse at ways in which The Wolfsonian plans to build on the strong foundation of the first fifteen years.

“It’s our birthday. Help us celebrate by buying yourself this book. Our autobiography is a gift to our constituents as well as a gift to us,” says Leff. “It is our hope that through learning our story, the remarkable accomplishments of our first fifteen years, and our future goals, we will motivate others to help us achieve our long-term objectives.”

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

Four Chefs for Success for Kids Benefit Night at De Rodriguez Ocean 9/15/10

“Four Chefs for Success for Kids” Benefit Night on September 15th, 2010. It will be held at Chef Douglas Rodriguez’s latest restaurant, De Rodriguez Ocean and will be a sneak peak of the restaurant slated for opening late September.

Success For Kids, a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, are rallying to help to empower at-risk children and adolescents to become resilient, productive citizens with the hopes of reducing what has become an epidemic of cruel behavior among today’s youth. The event will raise funds in order to provide more South Florida public schools with the organization’s programs. Miami’s top chefs serving up their signature dishes including
· Top Chef Masters contestant Chef Douglas Rodriguez
· Chef Andrea Curto Randazzo, recent contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef: Washington DC and owner of Talula and The Water Club
· Timon Balloo of Sugarcane
· Tim Andriola of Timo Restaurant & Bar

Photographs of Naked Pizza on South Beach Grand Opening on 8/28/10

Grand Opening of Naked Pizza on South Beach on Saturday, August 28, 2010.  They start with crust made from an Ancestral Blend™ of up to 10 grains, prebiotic fiber and probiotics (healthful cultures also found in yogurt) topped with an all-natural herbed tomato sauce and premium mozzarella cheese. There are no preservatives, added sugar, or freaky chemicals of any kind. There prices start at $4.99 for a 10” pizza that you can top with any of our unprocessed veggies or hormone and antiobiotic-free meats for $1.49 each. They are open everyday, Sunday through Thursday 11am – 1am, Friday and Saturday until 4 am. Let’s celebrate Naked*!

Robbie Rivera Returns from Ibiza Labor Day Weekend 9/5/10

Robbie Rivera ~ Returns from Ibiza! Labor Day Weekend
No Sugar Added Beach Party
Sunday September 5th, 2010 Labor Day Weekend, 11am – 10pm – Wet or Dry!
Gansevoort Hotel Beach Club (SUNDAY)
24th Street & Collins Ave (Beach Entrance)
Miami Beach, FL
11am – 10pm – Wet or Dry!

Tickets for sale ~ 305.450.5154
$25 General Admission
$50 VIP Entrance & Bar
Call Regarding Table Packages

Sunday September 5th, 2010 Labor Day Weekend
Gansevoort Hotel Beach Club

Robbie Rivera
Returns from Ibiza!

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Along with David Solano, Karbokane, Donnie Lowe
+ Very Special Surprise Guest

Beach entrance on 24th Street & Collins Ave, Miami Beach

3rd Annual Industry Labor Day Beach Party at Nikki Beach 9/6/10

3rd Annual Industry Labor Day Beach Party
From Sept 6 To Sept 6 2010, From 11 Am to 11 Pm
NIKKI BEACH MIAMI
One Ocean Drive
miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
WWW.NIKKIBEACH.COM

Nikki Beach is proud to present our 3rd Annual Industry Labor Day Beach Party. Monday, September 6th, starting at 11AM the party is at Nikki Beach! Special Guest DJ’s include: Cocodrills, Nelson Diaz, Alex Poxada, Nikolas, Laz Quintero and DJ Jared Esdale.
For more information or to book your reservation email: RESERVATIONS

Leaders Legends and Lovelies An Evening with Stuart Milk at Bar 721 9/2/10

Leaders, Legends & Lovelies, An Evening with Stuart Milk
Thursday, September 2, 2010, 7pm
Bar 721

Unity Coalition | Coalicion Unida Presents: An Evening with Stuart Milk, International advocate for LGBT , youth & animal rights, a sustainable planet and the nephew of slain LGBT activist Harvey Milk.

Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 7pm

$10 Donation
1 Free Drink (Vodka or Tequila)
Light Fare, Drink Specials, Music & Fun
Q&A with Stuart Milk

To buy tickets: www.unitycoalition.org

Photographs of Women’s Vote turns 90 Celebration on Lincoln Road on 8/26/10

Miami Beach celebrates Women’s Vote turns 90! with a walk down Lincoln road on Thursday, August 26, 2010.   We celebrated Women’s Equality Day with Commissioner Deede Weithorn, with a suffragette style march down Lincoln Road, followed by a reception in the Lincoln Plaza. “Women’s Equality Day” Campaign. It marks the 90th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in August 1920.

Locals Only Football Launch Party at the Clevelander 8/28-29/10

Football Launch Party : Locals Only

August 28 – 29 : 3pm – 7pm

Free Food, Drinks & Prizes!

Miami-Dade Or Broward County Photo Id Required For Rockstar Rewards Enrollment

Are you ready for some football? The Clevelander will host two football launch parties on August 28-29, 2010 from 3pm – 7pm. Each day guests will enjoy free food, games, entertainment and prizes, with a valid Miami – Dade or Broward county ID and enrollment in the Rockstar Rewards program.

In Game On Sports Bar, play Football Toss and savor free Jack Daniels and wings. On the second floor, take a peek at the new “locals only” 1020 Music Boxx and enjoy free Budweiser beer and hot dogs. Complete with nine high-definition flat screen plasma TVs, a projector and all-new plush furniture, this space is exclusive to only Rockstar Reward members during football season.

Coupled with amazing giveaways, cheap food and beverage specials, and exciting football themed entertainment, The Clevelander promises to be a unique destination for all your football needs.

Forbidden City Saturdays at Kung Fu Kitchen at the Catalina 8/28/10

Forbidden City Saturdays
Weekly-Saturdays!, 7pm to 1am
Kung Fu Kitchen @the Catalina
1720 Collins Ave. South Beach
www.theaxle-ep.com

Join us for ‘Forbidden City Saturdays.’

An entertaining dinner show happening each and every week featuring performances by the AXLE E.P.’s own Burlesque beauties who demonstrate their talent through cabaret and burlesque styled performances throughout the evening.

The night is complete with Asian themed decorations, costumes, cocktails and Kung Fu’s mouth-watering new dinner menu.

Forbidden City Saturdays was a Chinese themed nightclub and Cabaret in Business from the late 1930’s to the 1950’s, popular with Military personnel who were transiting through San Francisco during World War II.

Shows are from 9:00 pm to 12:00 Midnite

Come see the revival of a legend!

Complimentary Mai Tai Cocktail with Dinner reservations! Contact: Ache`at ache@theaxle-ep.com/305.803.7817

Nikki Sundays Labor Day 9/5/10

Nikki Sundays Labor Day September 5 2010
From Sept 5 To Sept 6 2010, From 7 pm to 5 am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
miami beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Sunday, Sept 5th From 7PM Your Labor Day Celebration continues at Nikki Beach until 5AM! Music Showcase by: , Justin Sheppard, QBA, Diaga, Bruno,Armand pena, and Felipe Kaval.
For more information or to book your reservation email: RESERVATIONS

Grindr Party at Hype Fridays Bar 721 8/27/10

Grindr Party at Hype Fridays
Friday August 27th 2010, 10:00pm
Bar 721

This Friday we are celebrating another Grindr Party at Hype, Bar 721’s hottest Friday night. Enjoy the music of DJ Smeejay, Free WiFi and Vodka Cocktails from 10pm to 11pm when you show your Grindr app to the bartenders. Enter to win a Bottle Service. No cover. no door drama!

Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera celebrates Women’s Vote turns 90 8/26/10

Women’s Vote turns 90!
Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Meet at Euclid Circle on Lincoln Road at 6pm
March West to Lincoln Road to 1111 Promenade 6:30pm
Reception: 1111 Promenade Lincoln Road 7pm

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day with Commissioner Deede Weithorn, with a suffragette style march down Lincoln Road, followed by a reception in the Lincoln Plaza.

“Women’s Equality Day” Campaign. It marks the 90th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in August 1920.

Commissioner Weithorn and friends will gather at the Euclid Circle on Lincoln Road, ready to begin the march west towards the 1111 Promenade. Special guests include Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Kimberly Mitchem-Rasmussem, from the White House Project. Participants will be decorated with a white flower, courtesy of Karla Conceptual Event Experience.

A special performance by singer/songwriter Zania Sala will take place at the 1111 Promenade. She is a native Puerto Rican who has a voice that can soothe your senses but can strike you with its versatility and playful layers. There will also be a raffle that will benefit the White House Project’s first training experience in Florida, Go Run 2010, which will be held in the Miami Beach Convention Center, Friday August 27.

The event is free and open to the public.

Inca and Philippe join David Barton Gym for blockparty 8/26/10

Inca & Philippe join David Barton Gym for blockparty on Thursday – 5-8pm

Inca and Philippe are thrilled to be a part of The DavidBartonGym Block Party! As one of our VIPS you’re invited to DavidBartonGym for a free workout in August.

Join us Thursday, August 26th in the lobby of DavidBartonGym 5-8pm and take advantage of

Fun freebies, exclusive Inca trunk show, light bites from Philippe and an amazing membership offer from the gym. Call 305.534.1660 or email miami@dbgym.com to get on the guestlist.

NakedPizza Miami Grand Opening Event 8/28/10

NakedPizza Miami Grand Opening Event
August 28, 8pm – 11pm
NakedPizza Miami
1260 Washington Ave. @ 13th St.
Website.

Join the NakedPizza Tribe for our Grand Opening Event. Free slices, fun swag! Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera Bower will do the ribbon cutting honors!

Miami, let’s Get Naked*. Let’s share an honest, straightforward pizza made from real ingredients. Let’s start with a one-of-a-kind crust made from an Ancestral Blendâ„¢ of up to 10 grains, prebiotic fiber and probiotics (healthful cultures also found in yogurt) topped with an all-natural herbed tomato sauce and premium mozzarella cheese. Let’s promise that there are no preservatives, added sugar, or freaky chemicals of any kind. And let’s make it affordable – $4.99 for a 10” pizza that you can top with any of our unprocessed veggies or hormone and antiobiotic-free meats for $1.49 each. Let’s feel good everyday, Sunday through Thursday 11am – 1am, Friday and Saturday until 4 am. Let’s celebrate Naked*!

We’re Officially NAKED in South Beach from NakedPizza on Vimeo.

*Pizza

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sundays Night 8/29/10

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sundays Night
From Aug 29 To Aug 30 2010, From 7 pm to 5 am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
Website.

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 COCODRILLS , and Residents DJ Felipe Kaval and Bruno . For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com

Miami Style Awards Fall Fashion Event and Cocktail Party 10/7/10

Thursday, October 7th
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: WET/Poolside at the W Hotel South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, 33139
Tickets: $75. Buy Tickets Now.

Co-hosts Julian Chang and Beth Sobol announce the 1st annual MIAMI STYLE AWARDS at an evening of fashion, food, music and bubbly benefitting the Miami Fashion Week Foundation. Evening will include a presentation of Miami’s top fashion designers, jewelry & accessories desginers trunk show, models, a spectacular silent auction, champagne, food by Solea, music by DJ Frank Delour and more with celebrity emcee Elaine Lancaster. Sponsored by the W Hotel South Beach, Barefoot Wines & Bubbly, Cravings Magazine and the Capponi Group.

After party starts at 11:00pm, WALL Lounge at the W.

Miami Style Awards To Dazzle Fashionistas And Trendsetters With Honors For Five Extraordinary Women And A Performance By A Musical Legend
Fundraiser for the Miami Fashion Week Foundation to Include Appearances by Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter Albita and the Cast of “Real Housewives of Miami”

October 7 at 7:00 p.m
W South Beach
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
TICKETS: $75; purchase online.

South Florida’s top fashion designers and industry professionals will honor five outstanding South Florida women during the inaugural Miami Style Awards at the W South Beach in Miami Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. The honorees chosen for their personal style as well as their extraordinary community service are “Real Housewives of Miami” stars Lea Black and Alexia Echevarria; renowned shoe designer Lisa Pliner; social and political activist Abigail Pollak; and successful beauty and fashion entrepreneur Loren Ridinger. Later in the evening, Grammy-winning singer, producer and composer Albita will take the stage for an amazing performance.

Co-hosted by celebrated fashion designer Julian Chang and Miami International Fashion Weekâ„¢ (MIFW) Founder & President Beth Sobol, the event will be a spectacular evening of fashion, food, music, and cocktails benefiting the MFW Foundation. Celebrity emcee and “Real Housewives of Miami” star Elaine Lancaster will co-host with Brian Andrews, former WSVN and WFOR anchor and Director of English News at RCN TV Colombia, and Ileana Garcia, host of Alfombra Roja on Romancé Radio. The evening will include presentations by Miami’s top fashion designers, jewelry & accessories designers’ trunk show, top models, and a wonderful silent auction.

Tiffany & Co., W South Beach, Morracanoil, The Miami Institute for Age Management & Intervention, Barefoot Wines & Bubbly, Cravings Magazine, Laser Cosmetica, and the Capponi Group are sponsors for the event. Solea restaurant will provide catering with music by DJ Frank Delour.

The 2011 Miami International Week is scheduled for March 3-6, 2011.
The Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) independent, not-for-profit organization that provides scholarships benefitting emerging designers and students studying fashion design, fashion photography, jewelry making and graphic arts who are the winners of the Miami International Fashion Week™ competitions. The competition winners are announced on the closing night at the Miami Moda & Music Awards®. Inquires on donations and additional information should be emailed to info@miamifashionweek.com.

LeNard Rutledge at Jazid 8/24/10

KCC Productions and Jazid
present:
Jazz at Jazid!
LeNard Rutledge
Tuesday, August 24, from 11PM – 2AM
1342 Washington Ave., South Beach

Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. He has been a featured vocalist at area jazz spots in South Florida: The Van Dyke Café, the Museum of Contemporary Art, O’Hara’s Jazz Pub, and now Jazid are the most notable. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnena Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., The Fred Thomas Band, and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine. His first CD release, Hello World, was released in November 2007.

Links:
Jazid
KCC Productions

Photographs of Brendan O’Hara at Clevelander on 8/20/10

Brendan O’Hara at Clevelander on Friday, August 20, 2010.   We enjoyed $5 Munchies Menu and Happy Hour cocktails.  What wonderful view and great music, a GREAT way to start you Friday night.  If you have not heard Brendan O’Hara and the The Big Bounce Collective you are missing something, he is an amazing singer and performer.  Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander Rooftop with different artist every week.

Forbidden City Saturdays at Kung Fu Kitchen at the Catalina Hotel 8/21/10

Forbidden City Saturdays
Weekly-Each and Every Saturday!, 8:00 pm to 1:00 am
Shows are from 9:00 pm to 12:00 Midnite
Kung Fu Kitchen @the Catalina Hotel
Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi is located at
1720 Collins Ave, Miami Beach Florida
www.theaxle-ep.com

An entertaining dinner show happening each and every week featuring performances by the AXLE E.P.’s own Burlesque beauties who demonstrate their talent through cabaret and burlesque styled performances throughout the evening.

The night is complete with Asian themed decorations, costumes, cocktails and Kung Fu’s mouth-watering new dinner menu.

Forbidden City Saturdays was a Chinese themed nightclub and Cabaret in Business from the late 1930’s to the 1950’s, popular with Military personnel who were transiting through San Francisco during World War II.

Come see the revival of a legend!

Complimentary Mai Tai Cocktail with Dinner reservations! Contact: Ache` at ache@theaxle-ep.com/305.803.7817

Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show at Miami Beach Convention Center 9/3-7/10

Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show
September 3-7, 2010, Fri:6 pm-10:30 pm; Sat & Sun noon-10:30 pm; Mon (Labor Day) noon-7:30 pm; Tues 6-10:30 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach
Website.

The South East’s largest home improvement and design event fills the Convention Center with an international showcase of residential decorating, remodeling and home improvement products and services. Thousands of ideas and products for inside and outdoors will be on display. Home Show Management Corp specializes in
the production of quality home shows specifically for South Florida and the unique needs of the South Florida market.

A discount on admission and special discounts on products and services at the show can be found at www.homeshowspecials.com.

Photographs of Cat Shell at Clevelander Rooftop on 8/13/10

Cat Shell performed at Clevelander Rooftop on Friday, August 13, 2010.  Cat Shell is a seductive songstress with a unique mix of jazzy pop and soul.  We enjoyed $5 Munchies Menu and Happy Hour cocktails.  What wonderful view and great music, a GREAT way to start you Friday night.  Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander Rooftop with different artist every week.

Teairra Mari Hosts EP and The Lottery Ticket Movie Release at Play 8/20/10

The Official Movie Release Party of the upcoming film
‘The Lottery Ticket’
Friday August 20th
Play
1045 5th Street. South Beach (corner of 5th & Lennox)

Headliner Market Group in association with Warner Brothers Films
Presents
The Official Movie Release Party of the upcoming film
‘The Lottery Ticket’
Hosted By Actress/R&B princess
Teairra Mari
Celebrating The Official “Sincerely Yours” EP Release Party
Complimentary Admission for the Ladies before 12:30am (w/Email RSVP)
& Open Bar before 12:30am
Music by: Stevie J & Top Feelin
RSVP: PBAHMG@Yahoo.com

Streetwaves Fundraiser and Birthday Bash at Nikki Beach 8/20/10

Streetwaves Fundraiser and Birthday Bash
Friday Aug, 20th 2010, 6pm
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Aloha. I am very excited to bring to you a very special Fundraiser and Birthday celebration for StreetWaves Inner City Youth Surfing Organization. We will be celebrating the shared birthdays of myself and my fallen younger brother, whom I founded StreetWaves in memory of. We are looking forward to seeing you all this friday night August 20th from 6pm til 8pm at Nikki Beach. Complimentary Drinks and Hors D’Oeuvres and please bring your children with you, they are more than welcome, there will be lots of fun for all. Silent Auction items, DJ and lots of love. Peace Love and WaVeS. Maui
Please see the attached invitation.
$20.00 minimum donation
All donations received go StreetWaves Inner City Youth Surfing Organization
Donate at the door or feel free to visit our website to make your donation.
Feel free to call 786-267-8448 for inquiries

Come Early arrive at 6pm it will be a very packed event. Lots of really cool people that everytone should meet. I cant wait to see you all. PEACE LOVE AND WAVES. MAUI GOODBEER
www.streetwaves.org

Pridelines “Adult Prom” fundraiser in the Treetop Ballroom of Jungle Island 9/11/10

“Boogie Nights – A Flashback to the ‘70s”
The Fifth Annual Pridelines Youth Services Adult Gala
Saturday, September 11, beginning at 7 p.m.
Treetop Ballroom of Jungle Island
Tickets On Sale Now

Break out the bellbottoms, pull out the polyester and get ready to channel Donna Summer as Pridelines Youth Services presents it fifth annual adult gala fundraiser – “Boogie Nights – A Flashback to the ‘70s.” The cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and dance will flashback to the era of Greg and Marsha Brady on Saturday, September 11, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Treetop Ballroom of Jungle Island. Tickets are $100 each or $1,000 for a table of 10 and are available at www.pridelines.org.

“The adult gala is one of the most anticipated Pridelines events of the year,” said Victor Diaz-Herman, executive director. “This year, we’re returning to our roots with a prom-themed gala so Pridelines supporters can re-live the prom they probably never had, with a date they probably weren’t allowed to take. And it will all take place under the disco ball, of course.”

Money raised from the gala goes to support Pridelines’ mission of educating and empowering South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their straight allies through programming, counseling, support and referral services from a safe and diverse environment. In addition to proceeds from ticket sales, an exciting silent auction will help raise funds for the organization. Among the items and experiences up for the highest bid is a seven-night stay in Buenos Aires.

Underwriting for “Boogie Nights” is graciously provided by 42 Below vodka, with additional support from Mystique Flowers and Events. Diaz-Herman says additional sponsorship opportunities are still available by contacting him at (305) 571-9601.

Pridelines Youth Services is a grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by gay youth for gay youth and their allies in the wake of Anita Bryant’s “Save Our Children” campaign. Pridelines’ mission is to support, educate and empower South Florida’s LGBTQ youth in a safe and diverse environment as well as to foster dialogue and cultivate social change. For more than 28 years, Pridelines has provided safe space, social support, skills building, leadership development and referrals to mental health, health care and support services for LGBTQ youth and their straight allies between the ages of 13 and 24.

Pridelines is located at 9526 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104, in Miami Shores. For more information about Pridelines, call (305) 571-9601, or visit www.pridelines.org.

Two Side Live at Living Room South Beach 8/22/10

With The City Beaming Over Lebron, Miami Rapper & Producer Two Side Also“Takes His Talents To South Beach”

Two Side’s next performance will be on Sunday August 22nd at 7pm in South Beach at Living Room located at 671 Washington Ave. For tickets email: twosidemusic@gmail.com.

To say that things have been a bit…nuts in Miami this summer is quite an understatement. The expectations and prayers of an entire city were met the moment some tall black dude went on TV and uttered the words “….I’ve decided to take my talents to South Beach”. You may have heard of him. That of course turned down the happy in a lot of places but, that’s for their therapists to handle. In the city of Miami, Lebron James joining Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh thrown in for good measure has perked the city up more than just a little bit, and game one is yet to be played. No one really cares what Charles Barkley says, not here.

A city known for it’s party atmosphere and it’s ability to make celebrities let their hair down, it is not a stranger to good times. Add to that bikinis and Lamborghini’s parading on Ocean Drive for no special reason, it’s no wonder why so many out-of-towners deposit regularly in their piggy banks for that SOBE getaway. However for Miami hip-hop artist Two Side this is home sweet home.

Local entertainment should benefit greatly from the Lebron, Wade, and Bosh triple threat, that’s to be expected. But this upswing isn’t just related to the flashy nightclubs, which already draws the stars to come out and play, but also to the local music scene which should feel the effects of the attention the city will now command. For independent artists and musicians in the magic city, that’s music to their ears. For those who haven’t really thought about it, think about it. This could actually be a sweet deal. And a much needed one.

An indie scene that sometimes seems to only live in the shadows of Miami, is alive and kicking, though sometimes kicking at the wall. There have been a few that have made it out and through the door in the name of the MIA; giving hope to those still looking for the key. The list of artists that went from the front line grind, to stardom includes names like Uncle Luke, Trick Daddy, Trina, Pitbull, Flo Rida, Rick Ross, T-pain, Plies and Cool and Dre to name a few.

As great as that list is however, it fails to give us the true feel for the amount of talent that’s simmering all across the city and surrounding area. For those that are truly about their business this could be a great chapter in the local music scene. Who will take advantage of this? What new artists will emerge as the byproduct of this madness caused by it’s friendly local basketball team? It’s not the easiest thing to predict, however Miami rapper/producer Two Side, is doing his part to make sure, he’s on that list.
Growing with the popularity of his You Tube channel thetwoshow1, and his recent performances, people are taking notice. His single, available on Itunes, “Moonlight and Stars” written and produced by Two Side (listen on You Tube) is usually all it takes for a new fan to be born. This is something this Miami rapper doesn’t take lightly.

“Man, I don’t even know what to say about the love you know? It’s nice to get that kind of response from people, you work really hard as an unsigned artist to get people’s attention, so when finally you start getting a response you know, it makes it all so worth it. I got a long way to go, I mean, I want millions of people to know my work, but I’m working on it. So far so good”

With the momentum Two Side has and the fresh new energy in the Miami air thanks to Lebron and the gang, timing could not be better for this budding artist to come out blazing like Yosemite Sam. “It’s crazy what Miami feels like right now, I’m lovin it man. My grind is always up, but this is definitely kickin’ it up a gear.”

Two Side’s next performance will be on Sunday August 22nd at 7pm in South Beach at Living Room located at 671 Washington Ave. For tickets email: twosidemusic@gmail.com.
“I’ve decided to also take my talents to South Beach on the 22nd, haha. So I’m looking forward to getting on that stage and do what I do at Living Room. Those who’ve gone to a show, you know how I do it. Those who haven’t, come through and get to know Two Side. It’s could be the start of long relationship.”

For Two Side, the Miami Heat, and the city of Miami….IT’S SHOWTIME.

Boogie J.M. is a Marketing & Promotions Consultant for independent bands.Boogie assists his clients in core areas such as: Product development, campaign design and execution, and effective business operation for the indie musician.
For any questions regarding this article or his work, email: Boogietip@gmail.com
Two Side YouTube: www.youtube.com/thetwoshow1