Divine Debris & Glorious Trash art exhibit 6/9/09

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WHERE: Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach 33139
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Aimee Ortiz – Deborah Odwyer – Dina Knapp – Dinorah de Jesús Rodríguez – Eva Ruiz
Daniel Fila (Krave) – Laura Cerwinske – Rianne – Steve Forero-Paz – Stewart Stewart
Thomas Banks – Uta – Vanessa Garcia, plus Paula Turk* & Carol Hoffman-Guzman*
*Exhibit curators: Paula Turk (founding director of ArtShare LLC)
and Carol Hoffman-Guzman (founding director of Arts at St. Johns)
SCHEDULE
Opening Reception: Tuesday, June 9, 7-9 pm
Light refreshments, Film by Dinorah de Jesús Rodríguez
Music by Madame Turk
Gallery Hours – Monday-Friday, June 9-12, 10 am – 5 pm
(Open Installation & Meet-the-Artists – Monday, June 8, 10 am – 3 pm)

INFO: artsatstjohns@bellsouth.net or call 305-613-2325
WWW.ARTSATSTJOHNS.COM
Divine Debris has a grant from The Pillars of Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

Animate Objects Journey to Atlantis Free Acrobatic Show 5/16/09, 5/30/09

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Aerial Arts, Fire Performance
Acrobatic Stilt Dancing
Contemporary Dance
Based in Miami Florida, Animate Objects Physical Theater has gained international recognition for high caliber performances that uniquely integrate aerial arts, acrobatic stilt dancing, fire performance and contemporary dance forms. We perform on sides of buildings, suspend from theater rafters, captivate crowds in outdoor festivals and brighten up nightclubs and private events.

Say goodbye to the old Hedkandi -this weekend with Cocodrills and special guests 5/15-16/09

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Stephan Morris and MGI Corporation Invites you to the closing party for the old hedkandi Lounge…
Come and see you favorite hedkandi dj and Special Guest all week long. Come say goodbye to this stage of Hedkandi as we are closing to remodel the lounge COMPLELTY !!!
A new kind of Kandi for you eyes, ears and taste is coming this summer..

Friday, May 15th
LOU FLORES will rock the house with the sexiest HOUSE Music, with Resident Uma K.

Saturday, May 16th
COCODRILLS Live at hedkandi with Special Guest DJ CHOCO and Star Island DJ, Justin Blattner
Going to be a BIG week.. See you there!
Please email me for guest list and Table Reservations
Contact: Stephan A. Morris | MGI Corporation
Email: elite.rsvp@gmail.com or reply to this email.
Call or Text: 786 371 6552

UM Graduation Party at La folie d’amour 5/15/09

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La folie d’amour family along with Magmiami present UM Class of’09 Graduation party at La Folie D’Amour
Musical Journey provided by Dj David G (open Format) Main roon & Tibo (guest dj) at the Garden terrace
On MAG Guest Complimentary Admission till 12:30 To be placed on the Guestlist send us an email : Guestlist@magmiami.com
21 and Over, valid ID required We highly recommend Bottle Service please call/text 9549400939

Latin Groove at DavidBartonGym 5/14/09

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Latin Groove.
Hardcore Cardio Dance Workout Thru July 4 Only
THURSDAYS 7pm-8pm
in studio with live music by Geneva
immediately followed by caipirinhas on our Spa Deck
email miami@dbgym.com

Class also available on SATURDAYS 10am-11am
DavidBartonGym 2323 Collins
305.534.1660 – miami@dbgym.com

The Official Haitian Compas Festival After Party at Sobe Live 5/16/09

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Live Your Life Saturdays In Association With Strictly Business Records Presents:
The Official Haitian Compas Festival After Party!
Performing Live: Black Dada – “Imma Zoe”
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Haitian Flag Day Shutdown!
THIS WILL BE A SOLD OUT EVENT! OVER 2000 EXPECTED! ONLY 1000 WILL GET IN PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!
Ladies Drink Free Til 12
Music By DJ Element & D1 The MC
The Award Winning Live Your Life Saturdays @ Sobe Live

Louis Dee’s Birthday Bash At Mokai With Special Guest Armand Pena, Mednas, George Morel & Justin Shepard 5/14/09

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VICTOR RAMOS Proudly Invites You To Experience
LOUIS DEE’s BIRTHDAY BASH & “Front Page Vol. II CD Release Party”
This Thursday, May 14th
Only At MOKAI
MUSIC BY SPECIAL GUEST DJ’S ~ ARMAND PENA ~ ~ MEDNAS ~ ~ JUSTIN SHEPARD ~ ~ GEORGE MOREL ~
Along With The Birthday Boy Himself LOUIS DEE
Just Say “VICTOR RAMOS” At The Door For COMPLIMENTRY ADMISSION Until 12:30pm
VIP Tables Are Limited
*We Will Hit Capacity This Week RSVP NOW
For More Information Or VIP Reservations Contact
VICTOR RAMOS
321.695.1824
VictorRamosInc@Gmail.Com
MOKAI ~ 235 23rd St. ~ Miami Beach, FL ~ 33139

Complimentary Kerastase Hair Treatments at Canyon Ranch Salon 5/20/09

As part of the Kerastase “Our Treat” nationwide event, The Salon at Canyon Ranch Miami Beach is offering complimentary hair treatments and blowouts on Wednesday, May 20.

KÉRASTASE PARIS INTRODUCES “OUR TREAT” AT THE SALON AT CANYON RANCH MIAMI BEACH

A visionary expert in the professional luxury haircare market, Kérastase Paris is renowned for its advanced technology and professional quality products and services. Since the brand’s debut in 1964, Kérastase has quickly attracted a cult following of clients that rely on the brand for its personalized approach to haircare and innovative, results-oriented formulas that truly transforms the hair.

On May 20, this unprecedented nationwide event will offer Kérastase aficionados the opportunity to indulge in a complimentary treatment and blow dry service at participating Kérastase salons, including Canyon Ranch Miami Beach. Through this event, clients are invited to escape into the unique promise of Kérastase:

• Hair transformation with immediate, visible results
• The latest innovations from la Recherche Avancée L’Oréal
• Tailor-made treatments for every hair and scalp need
• Personalized hair and scalp diagnosis by trained stylists
• Comprehensive professional service for the ultimate salon experience

To book an appointment please contact: Rob Aylward, Salon Manager | Spa & Fitness
Canyon Ranch Miami Beach
6801 Collins Avenue
T 305 514 7326
rylward@canyonranch.com

Talmage presents Deco Fridays at The Lounge Celebrating Mary’s & Sara’s Birthday! 5/15/09

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Deco Fridays
Hosted by Talmage
at The Lounge at Shelborne Beach Resort

Come Celebrate Mary’s & Sara’s Birthday Party
May 15, 6pm till Late
Music by DJ Soozin

Happy Hour 6pm-9pm
Free Hors d’oeuvres
$6 Premium Vodka
$4 Domestic Beer

the Lounge at The Shelborne Beach Resort
www.shelborne.com – 305-531-1271
1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL

Free Family Fun At The Bass Museum 5/16/09

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INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY:
FAMILY FUN AT THE BASS MUSEUM
Saturday May 16, 2009
2:00-4:00PM
OFFERING FUN WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS!
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park)
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
T: 305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org

The Bass Museum of Art is generously funded by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; with additional support provided by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; and Friends of the Bass Museum, Inc.

PALO! Upstairs at the Van Dyke Cafe 5/16/09

PALO! Upstairs @ the Van Dyke Café!
Hope you can make it this Saturday, May 16, 9:30 – 1:30 for…
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
PALO! brings the live Afro-Cuban Funk to South Beach…
No cover! No minimum!
Click Here To RSVP For This Event (Facebook).

Visit us on the Wild, Wacky Web:
gopalo.com – A unique Cubano-Americano Experience!

MDPL presents a screening of Strange Impersonation 5/12/09

ART DECO FILM SERIES
Tuesday 12 May 7:00 pm

FILM NOIR CLASSICS
Film noir, a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, often emphasizes moral ambiguity and sexual motivation, derived from the hard-boiled school of crime fiction that emerged in the United States during the Depression. Hollywood’s classic film noir period is generally regarded as stretching from the early 1940s to the late 1950s, and films of this genre are associated with a low-key black-and-white visual style that has roots in German Expressionist cinematography.
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Strange Impersonation
Directed by Anthony Mann
USA/1946/68 minutes/B&W
Hard-boiled film noir masquerading as a women’s melodrama, Strange Impersonation is a twisted tale of jealousy, murder, revenge and facial disfigurement from director Anthony Mann (T-Men, Raw Deal). Brenda Marshall stars as Nora Goodrich, a single-minded scientist who spurns marriage for the sake of her pioneering work with anesthetics. When her jealous lab partner (Hillary Brooke) sabotages an experiment, Nora’s face is badly scarred, and–through a twist of fate–she swaps identities with a devious blackmailer (Ruth Ford), letting the world believe she is dead. Under the guise of Jane Karaski, Nora has her face surgically altered, establishes a new career and works her way back into the lives of her former enemies and lovers, where she can carry out her carefully planned revenge. Free admission.

Location: Art Deco Education Center at Historic City Hall, 1130 Washington Av, Miami Beach
Information: 305-672-2014 or www.mdpl.org

How to protect your legal rights at work 5/13/09

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Miami-Dade Public Library System
Employment Seminar
Federal Employment Law
How to protect your legal rights at work
Special guest : Attorney Bruce Coane will be speaking about Federal Employment Law and legal rights in your Work Place.
¡P Labor and Employment Law:
– EEOC Complaints
– Overtime Pay
– Discrimination
¡P Civil Rights:
– Sexual harassment
– Retaliation
– Age Discrimination
– Race Discrimination
¡P Employee Retirement Income and Security Act:
– Employee Benefits
– Long-term and short-term disability claims
P Immigrant Worker Rights

Wednesday, May 13
6:30 -8:00 pm
Miami Beach Regional Library
227 22nd St * 305 535 4219
For reservations please call: 305 538 6800 or email yolanda@coane.com

VIP Embassy and Laurent Bourgade presents Cozy Mondays with DJ Nuvex 80’s and 90’s musical atmosphere at Cozy Bar 5/11/09

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VIP Embassy invites you to the launching of COZY Mondays
VIP Embassy teams up with Laurent Bourgade and the COZY family to provide you with a great new Monday night. We invite you every Monday night, along with DJ Nuvex, to enjoy with us a 80’s and 90’s musical atmosphere at Cozy Bar.
Gourmet delicatessen menu and small bites available.
Drinks and bottle specials: $10 Vodka & $12 Champagne by the glass.
$150 Champagne & $200 Vodka bottles.
Finally a really sophisticated option in South beach Monday night !!
Reservation: rsvp@VIPembassy.com or call 786.273.8600
Cozy Bar: 500 South Pointe Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Photographs – Exxxotica Miami 2009 (NSFW) 5/10/09

So, it has been a while since I posted any photographs, but here are some good ones. Exxxotica Miami!
Note these are probably NOT SAFE FOR WORK. So, if the boss is around, you might want to come back later.
Unfortunately, we did not have much time to go, but we made it by Exxxotica Miami on Sunday afternoon. It was not packed, but there was definitely a decent crowd. I think the whole event was better than last year. More energetic, more starlets and semi-naked girls, more videos on display.

Photographs from Exxxotica Miami on Sunday, May 10, 2009
Yes, I took a lot of photos at Exxxotica this year. Everyone was very cooperative and friendly, and we had a great time!  On with the show!

Last warning – NOT SAFE FOR WORK

For many more, head on over to my Examiner.com page.

MDPL invites you to learn what’s planned for Flamingo Park 5/11/09

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PREVIEW EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION
Monday 11 May
6:00 pm

Flamingo Park Masterplan
Images of Flamingo Neighborhood Improvement Program
The Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association, Miami Beach Community Development Corporation and the City of Miami Beach – CIP Department will jointly host a preview opening of a Special Exhibit of neighborhood improvement plans for Flamingo Park and Neighborhood Streetscape Improvement Projects.

Immediately preceding the 6:00 pm exhibit opening, the Flamingo Neighborhood Association will convene a brief business meeting, 5:00 to 6:00 pm to discuss special event applications.

The Neighborhood Exhibit presents images of the Flamingo Park Masterplan and Neighborhood Streetscape Improvement Projects for the information of residents of the area – bordered by Fifth Street on the South, Lincoln Road on the North, Washington Avenue on the East, and Alton Road on the West. This exhibit preview coincides with celebration of the 30th Year Anniversary of the Recognition of the Miami Beach Art Deco Architectural District on the National Register of Historic Places.

The City of Miami Beach Office of Capital Improvement Projects is working with architects/designers Wolfberg Alvarez on the Flamingo Park Masterplan which will include removal of the Property Maintenance, a new tennis center, upgrade of the tennis courts, improvements to Memorial Field football and track facilities, upgrade of restroom facilities, community garden, restoration of the historic building, improved pathways and edge treatments, enhanced landscaping, security lighting, site furnishings and other park improvements.

Proposed Neighborhood Improvements include water and stormwater projects to be funded by Water and Stormwater Bonds as well as above ground Streetscape Improvements primarily funded by G O Bonds. The Streetscape Improvement program evolved from a series of recommendations that emerged from resident initiated community design charrettes and City sponsored workshops.

Community Design Recommendations included:
Improvement in the way Flamingo Park relates to the Neighborhood
Increased native shade tree canopy protecting pedestrians from sun & rain
Slow down auto traffic on neighborhood streets through traffic calming
Use street corner landscaping and facilitate shorter pedestrian street crossings
Improve neighborhood connection to Biscayne Bay
Create a pedestrian Safe-way from Fisher Fienberg to Flamingo Park
Introduce Neighborhood Entrances and Pathfinder Signage
Provide pedestrian scale street lighting throughout the neighborhood
Create a strong pedestrian Link from Lincoln Road to Espanola Way to Ocean Drive
Repair, replace street pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter and crosswalks
The project program adopted by the City Commission includes improvement to water distribution system, stormwater drainage system and streetscape improvements:
Traffic calming improvements to Euclid Avenue with narrow lanes and tree canopy
Extending landscaping and pedestrian amenities along Meridian Ave to Lincoln Rd
Creating Flamingo Park entrance features and School to Park Pedestrian Walk
Traffic calming – crosswalks and landscaped corners throughout the neighborhood
Pedestrian walkways along Tenth Street, 14th Street West, and 13th Street East
Special treatments along Pennsylvania Avenue creating a Plaza at 8th Street
Organizing the parking and swale west of Flamingo Park in Residential Area
Introducing Neighborhood Gateways between 5th and 6th Streets and other projects

All residents of the neighborhood are invited to attend and to participate.
Location: The Seymour, 945 Pennsylvania Av, Miami Beach
Information: 305-672-4782 or email to Denis Russ denis@miamibeachcdc.org

Valentino The Last Emperor returns to Miami starting 5/8/09

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VALENTINO The Last Emperor
a film by Matt Tyrnauer

If you missed the Opening Night screening at the Miami International Film Festival, you can still catch “The Fashion Movie of the Year.”

Opening Friday, May 8
in Miami at the Regal South Beach Cinema 18
Tickets at Fandango

SYNOPSIS
Shown in film festivals around the world to wide acclaim, VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR is a feature film that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences.
Directed by Matt Tyrnauer, the film takes the viewer inside the singular world of the legendary designer Valentino.
With unprecedented access, VALENTINO THE LAST EMPEROR follows the Italian maestro for the final two years of his celebrated career, capturing the end of an era in global fashion.
But at the heart of the film is a love story: the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.

96 minutes – USA – Color – in English/Italian/French with English subtitles

What the critics are saying
“Flawless” TIME
“I am mesmerized. I love this movie.” Jeffrey Lyons, NBC Reel Talk
“Pure escapist fun…” The New York Times
“Amazing… you will adore this.” New York Magazine
“Fused with wit and self-deprecating humor. The film captures the deep-seated relationship of two men” André Leon Talley, Vogue

Pow Wow Pep Rally 5/11/09

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WHEN: Monday, May 11, 6:30p-9:30p
WHERE: Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D
WHAT: FREE party and pep rally with music, food, and drinks
NOTE: Bring ID that shows you are 21+ and live in Miami Beach or work in the hospitality industry.

ABOUT POW WOW
The U.S. Travel Association’s (formerly TIA) 41st annual International Pow Wow takes place in Greater Miami and the Beaches at the Miami Beach Convention Center on May 16-20, 2009. Pow Wow is the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the U.S. Approximately 5,000 travel professionals from around the world will conduct business negotiations that will result in more than $3.5 billion in travel with much of that benefitting our community. In addition, approximately 300 domestic and international travel journalists will be providing media coverage on Greater Miami and the Beaches.

Please make sure to welcome our visitors during Pow Wow. Remember Miami Begins with Me and Miami Begins with Us!

http://miamibeginswithme.com/

Pourings and Pairings with Beringer Estates Winery 5/20/09

Smith & Wollensky, America’s famous steakhouse, will join Napa Valley’s premier winery, Beringer Estates, in hosting a delicious 5-course dinner paired with 4 fabulous wines from the region’s oldest continuously operating winery on May 20 at 6:30pm. The standout menu will include colossal-lump crab cocktail, filet mignon and vanilla panna cotta among many delectable items.

Seating is limited for this event and ticket prices are $125. For Reservations please call 305.673.2800.

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www.smithandwollensky.com
Pourings & Pairings 2009
A Year Long Celebration with World’s Finest Winemakers
The celebration continues in 2009, as Smith & Wollensky sets the table for acclaimed
Beringer Estates Winery. You will be guided through an evening of specially selected
pairings—four fabulous wines and four delicious courses, including dessert. Be sure
to visit our website each month for all the details.
Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 PM
Passed Hors d’ouevres
Colossal-Lump Crab Cocktail
Beringer Napa Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Brown Sugar, House-Cured Salmon
Beringer Reserve Chardonnay 2007

Filet Mignon
Beringer Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Vanilla Panna Cotta
Beringer Nightingale 2004

Miami Dance Festival Finale 5/9-10/09

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Dance Now! Ensemble and the Miami Dance Festival present
Best of Now!
May 9-10, 2009
Byron Carlyle Theatre, Miami Beach
The Dance Now! Ensemble and the Miami Dance Festival present an exciting season finale in Best of Now! Through its signature contemporary dance movement, eclectic music selection and diverse themes, DNE presents two world premiers from directors, Salterini and Baumgarten and highlights from its repertory. DNE also presents the premiere performance of Josée Garant Dance, Miami’s newest contemporary dance company and winner of the 2008 Miami Dance Fellowship.
Tickets: $25 general; $20 advance; $15 students/seniors; group rates available
Tickets available at: Box Office 305-674-1040, Ticketmaster or www.momentumdance.com
For more information:
www.dancenowmiami.org
info@dancenowmiami.org
305-975-8489

Official Betty Bangs Fashion Show & Exxxotica Convention After Party 5/9/09

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Official Betty Bangs Fashion Show & Exxxotica Convention After Party
For Vip Booking Information Email Vip@Cameomiami.Com

This Saturday night the nightlife pulse of Washington Avenue in South Beach, Cameo Nightclub, invites everyone to come out as they presents the official Betty Bangs after party and fashion show! Come out for this great event that features $2 cocktails until midnight, and music served up by the one and only Mr. Mauricio.
More Info

Music Video Workshop With Mtt And The New World Symphony 5/9/09

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MUSIC VIDEO WORKSHOP
WITH MTT AND THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY

Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 AM
Lincoln Theatre
FREE, no ticket required

It’s time to see classical music in a whole new way! Join us this Saturday morning for an informal workshop presentation combining orchestral and chamber music with works of video art. Featuring Michael Tilson Thomas as conductor and host, together with the orchestra and four video artists. Israeli artist/filmmaker Tal Rosner, San Francisco digital artist Travis Threlkel, NWS Video Production Director Clyde Scott, and NWS Bass Fellow Jory Herman reveal and discuss previously and newly created videos synchronized to music by Stravinsky, Debussy, Britten, Grieg, Reich and more. Grab your morning java and we’ll see you at the Lincoln Theatre for one last hoorah this season!

This workshop is made possible in part thanks to the generous support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy Cast Party at Mansion 5/13/09

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RVM Marketing together with the Opium Group & Adrienne Arsht Center would like to invite you to: Cirque Dreams ‘Jungle Fantasy’ @ Mansion Cast Party & Performance
Music by DJ Konflikt & Ron Luna

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International Wednesdays at Mansion presents the “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” cast party featuring special performances by aerialist, acrobats, rolla bowla and many more. Music by residents Ron Luna and DJ Konflikt.

The Best of Cannes in HD Tokyo sonata by Kiyoshi Kurosawa 5/8-10/09

08 FRI, 09, SAT, 10 SUN 8:30pm:
The Best of CANNES in HD!
An MBC Premiere HD DIGITAL Presentation!
In collaboration with Emerging Pictures
Cannes Film Festival 2008 WINNER Jury Prize!
Miami Theatrical Premiere!
Tokyo sonata
(Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa/Japan/2008)
With Teruyuki Kagawa, Kyôko Koizumi, Yû Koyanagi
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Set in contemporary Tokyo, Tokyo sonata is a story of an ordinary Japanese family of four. The father, Ryuhei Sasaki, like any other Japanese businessman, is faithfully devoted to his work. His wife, Megumi, left on her own to manage the house, struggles to retain a bond with her oldest son in college, Takashi, and the youngest, Kenji, a sensitive boy in elementary school. From the exterior the family is seemingly normal, save for the tiny schisms that exist within.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
WINNER: Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard Jury Prize
Mara del Plata Film Festival Best Director
Kinema Jumpo Awards Best Actress, Best New Actor
“MIRACULOUS!”-The New Yorker
“BRILLIANTLY DIRECTED… an impressive piece of filmmaking.. further proof of Kurosawa’s assured, deliberate artistry.”-Indiewire
For tickets

Essential Arthouse in HD Knife In The Water (Nóz w wodzie) by Roman Polanski 5/7/09

07 THU 8:30pm:
ESSENTIAL ARTHOUSE in HD!
An MBC Premiere HD DIGITAL Presentation!
In collaboration with Emerging Pictures
Miami Theatrical HD Premiere!
Knife In The Water (Nóz w wodzie)
(Directed by Roman Polanski/Poland/1962)
With Leon Niemczyk, Jolanta Umecka, Zygmunt Malonowicz
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Roman Polanski’s first feature is a brilliant psychological thriller that many critics still consider among his greatest work. The story is simple, yet the implications of its characters’ emotions and actions are profound. When a young hitchhiker joins a couple on a weekend yacht trip, psychological warfare breaks out as the two men compete for the woman’s attention. A storm forces the small crew below deck, and tension builds to a violent climax. With stinging dialogue and a mercilessly probing camera, Polanski creates a disturbing study of fear, humiliation, sexuality, and aggression. This remarkable directorial debut won Polanski worldwide acclaim, a place on the cover of Time, and his first Oscar nomination. In Polish with English subtitles.
WINNER: FIPRESCI Prize Venice Film Festival
“It was the maverick Roman Polanski who emerged onto the international film scene in the early 1960s obsessed not so much with the big issues of the day as with the quirks and backwaters of human nature.”-Peter Cowie
For tickets

Deco Fridays at The Lounge at Shelborne 5/8/09

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Deco Fridays at The Lounge at Shelborne

Club Hell Celebrates this Friday with Satan & Steph!This week I am extremely proud to announce a very special celebration. Please join me and the Club Hell cycling team as we celebrate 2550 miles ridden and $6,788.07 raised for the National MS Society.

Now come pat us (and yourself – you worked hard this week too after all!) on the back with a tequila shot or 7 at the Shelborne Lounge. Drink Specials:

$4 Domestic Beers
$6 Stoli
$6 Bacardi
$8 Chivas 12

Enjoy a free appetizer and/or order from the full menu. $2 parking just north of the Shelborne. Always a party, never a hassle!

ESPN Friday Night Fights Live From Fontainebleau Miami Beach 5/22/09

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Friday May 22, 2009 (Memorial Weekend)
Espn Friday Fight Nights In Association With Arena Box Promotions & Jaoli Fight Promotions *Night Of Legends*
Honoring Jake Lamotta & Roberto Duran
2 Time Gold Medal Winner Pro Debut Guillermo Rigondeaux
Featuring Erislandy Lara Two Time World Amateur Champion Richar Guiterrez Vs. Antwone Smith
WBA Regional Welterweight Title Plus Four Other Woldclass Fights
Doors Open At 730pm
“Sparkle” Ballroom Fontainebleau Miami Beach
For Ticket Info
1.800.595.4849

Bass Museum Of Art Free Admission And Florida Grand Opera Outdoor Mother’s Day Concert In Collins Park 5/10/09

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FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION & FLORIDA GRAND OPERA OUTDOOR MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT IN COLLINS PARK
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Sunday, May 10 – Free Bass Museum admission 3:00-5:00PM. Concert begins at 5:00PM
Florida Grand Opera will present a free outdoor concert in Collins Park at the Bass Museum of Art on Sunday, May 10, 2009. The concert will begin at 5:00 p.m., and attendees can come early and enjoy free admission to the Bass Museum of Art from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the same day.
Cast members from Florida Grand Opera’s current production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly will perform selections from some of the world’s best loved operas, accompanied by FGO Resident Conductor Andrew Bisantz. The singers will include soprano Shu-Ying Li, who is currently performing the title role of Madama Butterfly, soprano Kate Mangiameli, who performs Kate Pinkerton, baritone Jake Gardner, who sings the American consul Sharpless, and tenor Jeffrey Halili, who performs the role of Goro, the marriage broker.
Please join us for a wonderful afternoon. What a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day!
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park)
Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.673.7530
bassmuseum.org

Bright Eyes free viewers’ choice movie from MDPL 5/9/09

Saturday 09 May 11:00 am
VIEWERS’ CHOICE
The only film series where the audience programs the films! View classic films, recommended by audience members – you might discover a new favorite!
Bright Eyes
Directed by David Butler
USA/1934/83 minutes/B&W
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This film is one of the reasons that Shirley Temple is still emblazoned in the minds of Americans today, as Bright Eyes is the film that first brought the song On the Good Ship Lollipop to Depression-era audiences across the country. (Although the song has nothing to do with a ship!) The film features a stand-out performance by Temple, in addition to superb character actors and a broad range of emotions. Shirley Temple’s work in this film earned her a special pint-sized Oscar®, and lasting fame as America’s sweetheart. Free admission.

Location: Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd Street, Miami Beach
Information: 305-535-4219 or www.mdpl.org

Lively Libations with MDPL 5/7/09

Thursday 07 May 7:00 pm
LIVELY LIBATIONS
Join us for our monthly series (first Thursdays) of a blend of cocktails and architecture. We meet each month at a different location for great conversation, fun drinks, and a brief history of the space.

Built in the 1930s by architect Henry Maloney, the two original Mediterranean Revival buildings that are a part of the Angler’s Resort are standouts in the Art Deco District. Come enjoy cocktails in the lobby bar, reportedly frequented by Ernest Hemingway back in the day.

Location: The Angler’s Resort, 660 Washington Av, Miami Beach
Information: 305-672-2014 or www.mdpl.org

Nicole Richie Hosts House Of Harlow 1960 Premier at IDAandHARRY: Fontainebleau Miami Beach 5/6/09

Wednesday May 6, 2009
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FONTAINEBLEAU Invites You To Join Us For A Special Evening Hosted By NICOLE RICHIE For The Premier Of Her HOUSE OF HARLOW 1960 JEWELRY COLLECTION To Be Offered EXCLUSIVELY At IDAandHARRY
Cocktail Reception 7pm-10pm
Mandatory RSVP to MMG 305.534.7101 or RSVP@miami-mg.com
FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH
4441 Collins Avenue | Miami Beach, FL 33140

Cintas Foundation Presents The 2009 William B. Warren Lifetime Achievement Award In Music Composition To Cuban Composer Aurelio De La Vega 5/20/09

CINTAS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2009 WILLIAM B. WARREN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN MUSIC COMPOSITION TO CUBAN COMPOSER AURELIO DE LA VEGA

The Cintas Foundation (www.cintasfoundation.org) will present the 2009 William B. Warren Lifetime Achievement Award in Music Composition to Cuban composer Aurelio de la Vega. The award is named after Cintas Foundation Chairman William B. Warren, who has led the foundation for the last 20 years as is its second president.

Aurelio de la Vega was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1925 and studied at the University of Havana (Ph.D. in Law), at the Conservatorio Ada Iglesias (Ph.D., Music Composition) and, independently, with Fritz Kramer (Havana) and Ernst Toch (Los Angeles). De la Vega settled in California in 1959 and became distinguished professor of Music and the director of the Electronic Music Studio at California State University, Northridge. His vast catalogue of works encompasses compositions in all media except opera. He has been very influential in the U.S. musical scene, promoting the contemporary classical music of Latin America. Throughout his teaching years and in the years since his retirement, de la Vega has been an active composer as well as a lecturer in the field of music. His list of compositions includes symphonic pieces, chamber music works, solo instrumental pieces, vocal works, piano, guitar and ballet music and electronic compositions. Major orchestras and prominent soloists throughout the world have performed his works. The composer has been the recipient of many prizes and distinctions, including the Friedheim Award of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which he has received twice. In 2000, de la Vega was honored by the Library of Congress when his graphic score, “The Magic Labyrinth,” was included in the library’s 733-page volume, “Music History from Primary Sources.” Among the music greats included with him were Bartók, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Gershwin, Handel, Liszt, Mahler, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Puccini, Stravinsky and Verdi.

“As one of the best known Cuban composers of his generation, Aurelio de la Vega offers a dramatic, intense and expressive musical style,” said Hortensia E. Sampedro, president of the Cintas Foundation in announcing the award. “We are pleased to recognize the Maestro for a career that spans more than 50 years and includes recognition from around the world and most recently a nomination for a Latin Grammy for Best Classical Contemporary Composition for his piece Variación del Recuerdo (Variations of a Memory)”.

The award will be presented at a ceremony at the Frost Art Museum of Florida International University on May 20, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The public is invited.

About The Cintas Foundation
The Cintas Foundation was established with funds from the estate of the late Oscar B. Cintas (b. Sagua La Grande, Cuba 1887- d. New York City, 1957), a prominent industrialist and patron of arts. Since 1963, the Cintas Foundation has awarded more than 300 feelowships to artists of Cuban lineage who reside outside of Cuba. The first William B. Warren Lifetime Fellow in Music was granted to Bebo Valdes. Past music fellows have included Sergio Barroso, Mario Bauza (Known as the father of AfroCuban jazz), Jose Bernardo, Aldo Rafael Forte, Orlando Jacinto Garcia, Tania Leon and Julian Orbon, among many others.

About the Frost Art Museum – Florida International University
The Frost is an AAM accredited museum and Smithsonian affiliate. The museum is located at 10975 SW 17thSt across from the Blue garage and adjacent to the Wertheim Performing Arts Center on the University Park campus. Its hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. The Frost is closed on Mondays and most legal holidays. For more information, please visit www.frostartmuseum.org or call 305-348-2890.

olo World Cup After Parties hosted by Nacho Figueras 5/2-3/09

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Miami Beach Polo World Cup After Parties
SATURDAY | SUNDAY
Join Nacho Figueras, Sunny Hale and the rest of their teammates as they host the official after parties at SET on Saturday & Sunday. Complimentary cocktails courtesy of Grey Goose 10PM- Midnight. Experience a special La Martina Fashion Show this Saturday and on Sunday a special Upstairs VIP lounge to end the festivities.

Get Luckies Kidrobot Launch Party + Art Show 5/7/09

An Art Show & Launch Event by FriendsWithYou Thursday May 7 Meet the artists + series release!
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Hey Friends!
We’re super excited to invite you to join us @ the Kidrobot South Beach store next Thursday May 7th from 6-8pm for the much anticipated release of our NEW FriendsWithYou Zipper Pull Line “The Luckies”!!! We can’t wait for you guys all to see how amazing these are!

There’s more…
This same night FriendsWithYou will be revealing 8 original limited edition prints made just for Kidrobot and shown in their new instore art gallery. Each of these limited edition prints are numbered and signed by Sam & Tury and will be the very first series of prints to have the official FWY embossed seal of authenticity. That’s right collector friends…you definitely want to get your hands on these must have prints!

So come meet FriendsWithYou’s Sam & Tury and celebrate with them and the rest of the FriendsWithYou family @ the Kidrobot South Beach Store located between 6th & 7th on Collins ave. Be the very FIRST to have the “Luckies” and these limited edition FWY signature prints!
Love, The FriendsWithYou!
Thursday, May 7, 2009 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Kidrobot Miami 638 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL
friendswithyou.com

Bass Museum Concert – Wine, Women and Song: A Performance of Women Composers 5/3/09

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Concert – Wine, Women and Song: A Performance of Women Composers
Sunday, May 3 – 3:00PM
“Who does not love wine, women and song remains a fool his whole life long,”is an endearing quote penned by Johann Heinrich Voss in the late 1700’s. Soprano Karen Neal and pianist Galina Zavaliy, bring the three elements together for an afternoon of songs by some of the greatest women composers of our time.
Entertaining, informative, and accessible to all, this event will most certainly be a celebration of three of life’s greatest pleasures. Make a date to indulge in beautiful music surrounded by outstanding works of art and top it all off with a lovely glass of wine. Exquisite!
Free with museum admission. Seating limited to first 80 guests.
We gratefully acknowledge the program’s sponsors, Alicia Aixala and Bunny Bastian
Reception following concert, generously sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Philip Davis and Señor Manuel Amor- Lastra.
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park)
Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.673.7530
bassmuseum.org

Fashion Art Ball at the Fontainebleau 5/2/09

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Fashion Art Ball benefiting The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – at the Fontainebleau. $100 per ticket. 954-739-5006.
Restaurants such as Michy’s and Table 8 will provide the cuisine.
Roberto Cavalli, Luca Luca, and Onda de Mar swimwear will be on display on the Fashion Art Ball’s runway.
Contact Info: 954-739-5006
Sat., May 2, 8:00pm
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL
305-538-2000
http://www.fontainebleau.com

Ja Rule Performing Live At Mansion 4/29/09

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RVM Marketing together with the Opium Group would like to invite you to: Let’s Get Physical @ Mansion this Wednesday, April 29th.

Strap on your leg warmer and neon sweatbands as we flash back to the 80’s.
SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE BY JA RULE.

Mansion| www.mansionmiami.com
1235 Washington Ave. Miami Beach Fl. 33139
Guest list and Table Reservations contact: Ryan Van Milligen
305.803.7338 call/text
midia@theopiumgroup.com

Miami Beach Polo World Cup 2009 and After Parties 4/30-5/3/09

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Miami Beach Polo World Cup 2009
April 30th – May 3rd
Purchase VIP tickets to Miami Beach Polo World Cup 2009 and enjoy exclusive after parties courtesy of The Opium Group!

Louis at the Gansevoort South
Thursday 4/30 – 11pm – 5am
Friday 5/1 – 10pm – 5am

SET Nightclub
Saturday 5/2 – 10pm -5am – La Martina Fashion Show!
Sunday 5/3 – 10pm – 5am – Upstairs VIP lounge

Complimentary Cocktails Courtesy of Bombay Sapphire and Grey Goose Vodka from 10pm – 2am for VIP Attendees to Miami Beach Polo 2009.

For Ticket Information visit www.miamipolo.com

Louis at the Gansevoort South
2337 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

SET Nightclub
320 Lincoln Road, Miami beach

Sobe Arts Culinary Music Feast With Top Chef Micah Edelstein 5/15/09

SoBe Institute of the Arts / SoBe Music Institute
Friday, May 15, 2009 8:00pm – 11:00pm
2150 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
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A Sobe Arts Culinary & Music Feast With Top Chef Micah Edelstein, Sommelier Patrick Sullivan & Sobe Arts Chamber Ensemble

When: Friday May 15, 2009 at 8:00PM
Where: Sobe Institute Of The Arts / Sobe Music Institute
2150 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

Join Us For A Night Of Culinary Creativity And The Arts With Top Chef Contestant Micah Edelstein, Sommelier Extraordinaire Patrick Sullivan And A Live Performance Of J.S Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 4” By Sobe Arts Chamber Ensemble. Large Scale Painting Exhibition By Horst Kohlem.

Only 56 Tickets Available – Tickets Must Be Purchased In Advance (See Below) – Thank You From The Heart Of Sobe Arts!

100% of the proceeds go to SoBe Arts and renovations of the historic Miami Beach Little Stage theater. SoBe Institute of the Arts / SoBe Music Institute is a non-profit arts and education organization with a mission to provide high caliber arts education and performance events in our community.

Six wines picked with care by master sommelier, Wine & Spirits editor of “Dine Magazine” and the only oenophile who has guests all a giggle before he starts pouring, Patrick Sullivan

Six courses imagined & drawn to pair with perfection by high profile/celebrity caterer, menu guru & proprietor of “The Wandering Chef Caterers”, Micah from television’s Top Chef.

SoBe Institute of the Arts is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts & education organization. All tickets to the benefit are tax-deductible as allow by law.

Tickets may be purchased by credit card on our website at http://www.sobearts.org

Tickets may be purchased by cash or checkat at SoBe Arts, 2150 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. Contact Silvia Lorenzo 305.674.9220 to make arrangements or for more information. (Please note: there are only 56 places available)

Purchase directly using a credit card at the links below:
To reserve 1 to 7 places ($200) – buy online.
To reserve a table for a party of 8 ($1200, at a savings of $50 per ticket) – buy online.

Please Come For A Great Event And Support Sobe Arts Mission At The Same Time!

We Will Also Have A Wonderful Silent Auction Available Online In Support Of Sobe Arts. Premiums Will Include A Pair Of Season Tickets To The Miami City Ballet And A Pair Of Season Tickets To The Florida Grand Opera And Much, Much More – Stay Tuned

CANCELLED – Shine @ The Shelborne Dave Seaman & Jon Cowan 5/23/09

Unfortunately, this show has been cancelled.

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Memorial Weekend House Party On The Beach
Shine @ The Shelborne Post Wmc Party
Dave Seaman And Jon Cowan
10 Pm – 5 Am
1801 Collins Ave.
New House Music, New Lights And Sound A New Experience
Bottle Service: Shine@Shelborne.Com
Info Line: 305 341 1455
Advance Tickets: $15.00 www.wantickets.com/shine

FBCCRF Event for Mother’s Day at Jungle Island 5/10/09

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Give Mom a day to Remember!
Treat Mom and the Family to a day of relaxation and fun, all while helping raise funds to end breast cancer!
May 10, 2009 – 10:00am – 6:00pm

See spectacular shows: Winged Wonders, our world famous bird show; and Tale of the Tiger with awesome tigers and much more. Our newest attraction is “Gator X-treme” brings man face-to-face with alligators in a thrilling encounter both in the water and out and Much, Much More at Jungle Island.

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami
305-400-7000
1-395 Macarthur Causeway Between Miami Beach and Downtown Miami
www.jungleisland.com

With a coupon all Florida Breast Cancer Coalition Research Foundation (FBCCRF) Supporters will receive Special Rates

Adults $24.00 plus tax
Children (3-10) $18.00 plus tax 2 and under are free
Parking is $7.00 per car
50% of all tickets sold with coupon will be donated to FBCCRF

For more information visit www.floridabreastcancer.org

The Hate U Gave: The Tupac Shakur Story 5/1-2/09

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Directed by Arturo Fernandez
Written by & Starring Meshaun Labrone

From Carbonell nominated and critically acclaimed South Florida actor / playwright Meshaun Labrone comes The Hate U Gave: The Tupac Shakur Story, an incendiary journey into the mind of Tupac through the playwright’s eyes. The intensity unfolds inside the mind of a man imprisoned by his past, society, self, reality, and regret, as he fights to wrestle away freedom from the enemies that lie within. His adversaries are reflections from his thoughts, each character representative of the demons that haunted his life, mind, and soul until his death.

Venue: The Byron Carlyle Theater*
Dates: May 1st – 2nd, 2009
Where: 500 71 Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Time: Friday & Saturday: 8:00 pm
Admission: VIP Seating: $40.00
General: $25.00
Seniors, Students & Military: $20.00
Reservation: BoxOffice@groundupandrising.org
Or call 305-867-4194
Purchase Tickets Online

George Morel LIVE at Nikki Beach 4/26/09

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George’s Set will Begin at Midnight.
Visit George on Myspace & Facebook
This Sunday Nikki Beach welcomes legendary DJ George Morel…..

George Morel is one of the biggest DJ’s ever to come out of U.S and a true pioneer in the world of dance music. He began in the late 80’s and has appeared as a guest DJ in all of the top clubs around the world. George is especially well known in Ibiza where he has held many residencies clubs such as Pacha, Space, Amnesia, El Divino and Privilege.

His evolved musical style and the sound found in his dynamic, energetic sets keeps him touring the globe and bringing countless audiences to their bliss. He is currently found touring night clubs in Asia, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and UAE.

Morel’s hard work and dedication was celebrated with several Gold and Platinum records, Billboard Music Awards and the worldwide recognition success of the dance label Strictly Rhythm Records.

Morel worked with and signed some of the best emerging House DJ’s America had to offer such as Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez., Sandy Rivera, DJ Pierre, Felix Da Housecat, Roland Clark, Barbara Tucker, Ultra Nate and Planet Soul to name a few.

To date, Morel’s passion towards his productions encompasses all the new electronic sounds and elements, but still maintaining his unique Morel’s Groove. His recent productions include “Let’s Take Drugs” which was huge success and then was followed up by infamously funny, “Time To Party”. He is currently working on several remixes & original productions “Beautiful Life”, “Trip To Berlin”, Substance” & “Get On It” which will be out on his label, Groove On in May 2009.

International Hispanic Network Annual Conference 5/7-10/09

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The International Hispanic Network invites you to its 2009 conference held in the wonderfully renovated and luxurious EDEN ROC RESORT & SPA – Miami Beach – May 7-10 2009. IHN Conference attendees represent the upper levels of management in communities throughout the country. They are on the front-lines developing new ideas to address the newest challenges faced in present times. The 2009 IHN Conference will bring together the energy of Miami Beach with the expertise and knowledge that IHN members, as well as the rest of the region, have to offer � from cutting-edge best practices in local government management, to trends that will shape their decision-making in the future.
Sign up now and join us before all seats are taken!

Registration Form PDF

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luux.me Saturdays Launch party VIP cocktail reception 4/25/09

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Dear Friends:
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to experience the launch of luux•me SATURDAYS taking place this Saturday, April 25th, 2009 at La Folie 655 Washington Ave, South Beach. We will start the night with a complimentary cocktail reception featuring luux•me margaritas between 10pm-11pm.
Main Room: DJ LOUIS DEE playing his best selection of Ibiza house anthems and crowd pleasers
Garden: DJ DAVE SOL spinning old school funk, disco and house classics
Also featuring: live sax, percussion and ultra sexy, handpicked go-go dancers.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday night!
About luux•me :
Inspired by their legendary and unforgettable summer parties in Ibiza, and a long-running background in the nightclub and house music scene of Scandinavia, luux•me is re-inventing your Miami party!
Every luux.me event is meticulously prepared and organized, and you will experience only the highest levels of service and attention to detail. luux•me parties will provide you with total stimulation of the senses, and we will ensure that not one of you will leave with anything less than total satisfaction and exhilaration.

You already need luux•me. You just don’t know it yet..
Toby English | Carsten Mikkelsen | Rick Delgado | Dan Hechtkopf | Joe Umphlett
* If you plan to attend, please RSVP to : RSVP@BossaPR.com
** For table reservations, please email : VIP@BossaPR.com

Dance Now! Ensemble and the Miami Dance Festival present Best of Now 5/9-10/09

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Dance Now! Ensemble and the Miami Dance Festival present Best of Now!
May 9-10, 2009
Byron Carlyle Theatre, Miami Beach

FREE Preview Performances
May 2-4, 2009
Throughout Greater Miami

The Dance Now! Ensemble and the Miami Dance Festival present an exciting season finale in Best of Now! Through its signature contemporary dance movement, eclectic music selection and diverse themes, DNE presents two world premiers from directors, Salterini and Baumgarten and highlights from its repertory. DNE also presents the premiere performance of Josée Garant Dance, Miami’s newest contemporary dance company and winner of the 2008 Miami Dance Fellowship.

Leading up to the season finale, catch free preview performances May 2nd at PAN, May 3rd at Arts in the Park, and May 4th at Coral Gables Branch Library.

www.momentumdance.com
www.dancenowmiami.org
info@dancenowmiami.org
305-975-8489

Inside the Music New World Symphony Free Event 4/27/09

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Monday, April 27
7:00 PM
Lincoln Theatre
FREE, no ticket required
$5 suggested donation

It’s all about the CELLO in the last Inside the Music of the season. As one of the most beloved members of the orchestra, its depth and beauty resonate with audience members. On Monday, meet our NWS cellists as they discuss ensemble playing, the history of the instrument and its greatest champion composer: J.S. Bach. From Preludes to Gigues, Bach’s Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello remain some of the greatest music, both technically and emotionally, for solo cello.

NWS Previews | MTT at Lincoln Theatre this Sunday 4/26/09

Michael Tilson Thomas is back! Join us for this Sunday’s “American Voices” concert when he’ll make a special appearance conducting his own Street Song for Symphonic Brass! Don’t miss your chance to see MTT in his final Lincoln Theatre performance of the season-and for only $12!

Hot off the heels from the YouTube Symphony performance at Carnegie Hall, MTT captured worldwide attention and the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide as he brought classical music to the forefront of a digital platform. Joining him in this mission were many guest artists who will perform with NWS in our 2009-10 season! (Measha Brueggergosman, Edwin Outwater and Yuja Wang)

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Sunday, April 26
3:00 PM
Lincoln Theatre
All tickets $12

MTT TO CONDUCT HIS OWN WORK!!

Catch a special appearance by MTT and a double dose of jazz as our NWS Fellows tackle chamber music favorites. Dedicated to his father, MTT will take the stage to bring you his Street Song for Symphonic Brass that combines edgy dance rhythms and folklike harmonies. Bernstein’s Prelude, Fugue and Riffs is an unforgettable work, serving as an ode to the days of Big Band. Continue the wild ride with Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin and Percussion Orchestra. This enchanting work pulls out all the stops with percussionists using flower pots, plumber pipes, clock coils and more for its distinct harmonies. This will be one wildly imaginative Sunday afternoon!

Buy Now! Click here or call our Box Office at 305-673-3331 to reserve your seat today!

2009 Relay For Life of Miami Beach, FL 5/2/09

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LITE UP YOUR HEAR! LITE UP THE NIGHT!
Opening Ceremony 6pm
Luminaria Ceremony 9pm

One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people across the country each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.

This year marks the beginning of our nationwide celebration of 25 years of Relay For Life®. In Florida, more than 20,000 cancer survivors and over 100,000 participants raised $21 million last year!

Sign up or donate today and join us to mark this milestone and the successes we’ve achieved together during the last 25 years. Relay For Life® participants have a passion for Relay and a fun, competetive spirit.

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Heineken TransAtlantic Festival presents Budos Band and Javier Garcia 4/24/09

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This Friday, April 24th – 7 PM sharp
Heineken TransAtlantic Festival presents:
Budos Band and Javier Garcia
North Beach Bandshell, 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach 33141
Free parking in the municipal lot across the street!
Tickets $20 advance (children under 12 free).
Click here for the complete Festival schedule + music and video clips and more.
After show party with DJ Da Lua (Bossacucanova) at Boteco

The Budos Band are an 11-member big band, a majestic sonic groove of Afrobeat, Ethiopian jazz, funk and 1960s Stax-era soul. The core of the band met as youths while participating in an after-school jazz ensemble in Staten Island. Late night ferry rides into Manhatta, led to the back door of the No Moore Club downtown, packed with James Brown fanatics and Fela Kuti disciples. They fell hard for bands like Antibalas, the Sugarman Three, and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings and knew this was their new musical direction. After meeting resistance from the band director, they recruited a few more horn players and formed their own band. With the 2005 release of their self-titled debut album, the Budos Band officially joined the ranks of the Daptone Family and began to perform frequently as part of the Daptone Soul Revue, alongside the very acts that had inspired them only a few years before.

Javier Garcia creates “a musical narrative for Miami as sweet as kissing your honey on the beach to a swaying reggae beat, as danceable as a 3 a.m. Cuban jam session.” Born in Spain to a Cuban father and an Irish mother, Javier started playing the guitar at 12 years old. The Franciscan headmaster at his high school in Ireland told him that although he loved hearing his music in the school halls, he would be better suited in another school. So he moved with his father in Miami and fully delved into Cuban Miami music and life. His first CD achieved gold sales and set up young Javier as a Latin pop star. But he delved more into music roots, and began to work with top collaborators on a follow-up, finding greater musical freedom and maturity: multi-Grammy award winning producer Gustavo Santaolalla, drummer Abe Laboriel Jr (from Paul McCartney’s band), living batá treasure Francisco Aguabella and others. His sound is a diverse fusion of Cuban music with rock, hip-hop, ska, funk, reggae, anchored by his talents as a composer, arrange, guitar and percussion player and gifted singer.

DJ Marcelino Da Lua is one third of the ground-breaking Rio de Janeiro-based team Bossacucanova. Second-generation bossa novans, they have taken the iconic music of their fathers and made it new yet again with the addition of breakbeats and electronica. As a DJ, Da Lua lets loose with a mix of Brazilan, hiphop, reggae and electic sounds. The After Show party at Boteco is free and open to the public.

Coming up: Sat April 25: CuCu Diamantes (Yerba Buena) and Tinariwen at North Beach Bandshell

See you there!
The Heineken TransAtlantic Festival is presented with support from Heineken USA, Club Med, American Airlines, Pasha’s Restaurants, Atlantic Broadband, Business Centers International, North Beach Bandshell Trust, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, Miami Dade Department of Cultural Affairs.

The Grand Groove at Jazid with B-boy Cypher King 4/22/09

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Grand Groove Presents..
Hip-Hop, Soul, Funk, Nu Jazz, Broken Beats & more
B-boy Cypher King with Prizes & Giveaways
Wednesday, April 22nd
Upstairs at JAZID
Doors @ 10pm
No Cover
DJs:
Sire Esq.
Mr. Brown
Sharpsound
Utopia Syndrome
Live Music Downstairs by one of Miami’s top bands, Xperimento
www.myspace.com/Xperimento
Located @ Jazid
1342 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach 33142 (map)
Drink Specials:
Complimentary drinks by Cabana Cachaca til midnight
$4 Kamikazes and Lemondrops
For more, Download the Grand Groove Mix by DJ Sire Esq. & DJ Sharpsound, still fresh!
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade/2009/01/free_dj_mix_from_monthly_grand.php
Supported by:
Public Wizard Inc www.publicwizardinc.com
Say Uncle www.sayuncleinc.com
Fresh Intellects www.freshintellects.com

MIFF & MGLFF present El Niño Pez 4/29/09

iami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in association with Miami International Film Festival presents: El Niño Pez
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Directed by Lucia Puenzo
Argentina, 2009, 35mm, 96 min
FLORIDA PREMIERE

Wednesday, April 29
7:30PM | Regal 17

$4.00 Discount with MIFF promotional code
Visit the MG&L Film Festival website
for discounted $7 ticket price (regular price $11).
Click on the non-member button, and enter the promotional code ‘miff’ (case-sensitive).
For more information, call MGLFF at 305-534-9924 or MIFF at 305-237-3456

Film Synopsis
Lucia Puenzo quickly made a name for herself with her debut film XXY, a haunting and beautiful story about an intersex boy finding his way through adolescence and a society that doesn’t understand him, and finding love and affection along the way.

In her newest film El Niño Pez (The Fish Child), Puenzo proves she is no one hit wonder as she delivers a film that is a sexy and captivating romantic thriller, set in the world of outdated class systems and rampant political corruption in modern day Argentina.

Lala is the daughter of a wealthy and powerful judge in Buenos Aires. Ailin is the family’s maid, whom Lala has harbored feelings for since her early youth. Their friendship soon develops into a torrid and secret affair, and they develop plans to leave the Argentinean capital for Ailin’s native Paraguay. When Lala’s father suddenly dies, Ailin becomes the primary suspect and is imprisoned for the crime. It is now up to Lala to free her lover if their dream is to become a reality. What follows is a story of suspense, intrigue, and determination.

Featuring an amazing cast, helmed by the beautiful and talented Ines Efron and Mariela Vitale, El Niño Pez is an engaging thriller that is undoubtedly the year?s most powerful lesbian film. In Spanish with English subtitles.

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FILMMAKER BIO
Lucia Puenzo, director of the acclaimed 2007 Cannes Critics Week winner XXY, was born in 1976, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After studying literature, cinema and theater, she published three novels: El Niño Pez, 9 minutos and La maldición de Jacinta Pichimahuida. She has also directed short films, documentaries, and the telefilm Los Invisibles (2005).

Professional BlackBook & Havana San Juan at Gansevoort South 4/22/09

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This Wednesday, April 22nd, from 8PM – 2AM
2377 Collins Avenue • Miami Beach • On the Rooftop of the Gansevoort South Hotel

The Gansevoort South Hotel has provided Havana San Juan Guests with a special rate for Valet Parking ($15) and a Room Reservation rate for Wednesday nights ($195).
From Mambo to Classic Salsa
Salsa / Mambo Dance Lessons 8pm-9pm
Miami‘s Only Classic Rumba
DJ David “El Maestro” Solero

DJ Marco Castro guest appereance at Secret Saturdays at The Secret Room 4/25/09

★ J.Fabian Requests Your Presence ★
★ Saturday April 25 th 10pm ★
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The Secret Location This Saturday is In Ocean Drive Between 5st & 6st, Miami Beach
Drinks | $6 Heineken | $8 Shardenay | $180 Bottle Of Belvedere
Contact Info | J.Fabian 786.942.2097 | Rsvp@ILikeFabian.Com
DJs | Masco Castro| Erv | Ko | Others
Congas by Luca aka Opal (786.537.9047)
Cover | No Cover | Special Invite Only
Its Ok To Foward To Your Friends
Photography by | Jarrod Gillen
http://iLikeFabian.Com

Wendy and Lucy 4/25-26/09

25 SAT & 26 SUN
7pm and 8:35pm:
An MBC Premiere HD DIGITAL presentation
In collaboration with Emerging Pictures
Miami Theatrical Premiere!
Wendy and Lucy
Directed by Kelly Reichardt/USA/2009
With Michelle Williams
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Wendy Carroll is driving to Ketchikan, Alaska, in hopes of a summer of lucrative work at the Northwestern Fish cannery, and the start of a new life with her dog, Lucy. When her car breaks down in Oregon, however, the thin fabric of her financial situation comes apart, and she confronts a series of increasingly dire economic decisions, with far-ranging repercussions for herself and Lucy. Wendy and Lucy addresses issues of sympathy and generosity at the edges of American life, revealing the limits and depths of people’s duty to each other in tough time.
“A PITCH PERFECT TRIUMPH!—Manohla Dargis, New York Times
“What may emerge as THE BEST PERFORMANCE of the YEAR!”—Film Comment
“What will happen to her? The strength of this short, simple, perfect story of a young woman and her dog is that this does not seem, by the end, to be an idle or trivial question. What happens to Wendy — and to Lucy — matters a lot, which is to say that Wendy and Lucy, for all its modesty, matters a lot too.”–A.O. Scott New York Times
For tickets click HERE

Examined Life 4/23-24/09

23 THU & 24 FRI
7pm and 8:45pm:
An MBC Premiere HD DIGITAL presentation In collaboration with Emerging Pictures
Miami Theatrical Premiere!
Examined Life
Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets…
Directed by Astra Taylor/Canada/2009
Featuring Cornel West, Peter Singer, Kwarne Anthony Appiah, Michael Hardt, Slavoj Zizek, Judith Butler and Sunaura Taylor
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In Examined Life, filmmaker Astra Taylor accompanies some of today’s most influential thinkers on a series of unique excursions through places and spaces that hold particular resonance for them and their ideas. Slavoj Zizek questions current beliefs about the environment while sifting through a garbage dump. Judith Butler and a friend stroll through San Francisco’s Mission District questioning our culture’s fixation on individualism. And while driving through Manhattan, Cornel West—perhaps America’s best-known public intellectual—compares philosophy to jazz and blues, reminding us how intense and invigorating a life of the mind can be. Offering privileged moments with great thinkers, Examined Life reveals philosophy’s power to transform the way we see the world around us and imagine our place in it.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”—Socrates
For tickets click HERE

Treat your Admin to a Three Course Prix Fixe Lunch and enjoy 4/20-24/09

Dear Guest,
We invite you to celebrate Administrative Professionals Week with our Prix Fixe Lunch. This lunch special will be served from April 20th thru 24th and features choice of appetizer, entree and dessert for only $29 per person plus tax and gratuity. Our regular menus will also be available.

Appetizers
Wollensky’s Famous Split Pea Soup
Caesar Salad
Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella Salad
Mixed Green Salad
Entrees
Chopped Chicken Salad
Steak Sandwich
Petit Filet Mignon
Atlantic Salmon Steak
Lemon-basil Chicken Breast
Dessert
Chocolate Cake
Creme Brulee
Assorted Sorbets or Ice Cream
Please call us, or to reserve online please click here.

ArtCenter South Florida – Stimulate Art Raffle Drawings, Silent Auction and Party 4/25/09

Winning Art! Exhibition on view April 17th – 25th

A special benefit to raise matching funds for the
John S. and James L. Knight Center for Digital Arts at ArtCenter/South Florida

Raffle Drawings, Silent Auction and Party
April 25th 7:00pm-10:00pm

Take a chance… Winning Art! gives everyone a chance to win! Get a raffle ticket and select the artists’ work you want to own. Each artists work is raffled individually, so the more tickets you buy, the better your odds of taking home a work of art by one of South Florida’s most talented artists. A great investment starting at $10.

42 works of art. 42 artists. 42 raffle drawings, and 42 winners! And don’t forget the silent auction – win a South Beach getaway weekend at the Fontainebleau, dinners at some of South Florida’s best restaurants, and many other amazing items

Create your own stimulus package with sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, inspired drinks, an incredible silent auction, and an evening of fun. One or more tickets required for entry for an evening you won’t soon forget!

ArtCenter/ South Florida Gallery
800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue

Raffle tickets are $10 each and are available at the ArtCenter Gallery’s front desk (800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach), ArtCenter’s 810 Lincoln Road Foyer, through individual artists in their studios, or online at http://www.artcentersf.org/raffle/index.htm For information or to RSVP, 305.674.8278, ext. 10

Participating artists: Harumi Abe, W. Andre Allen, Anthony Ardavin, M. Balbone and E. Martinez, Rakel Bernie, Jenny Brillhart, Adriana Carvalho, Alfonso Corona, Angelica Clyman, Liliam Cuenca, Patrick De Castro, Natasha Duwin, Marina del Rosario Huang, Eurydice, Susan Feliciano, J. Kevin Foltz, Luis Garcia-Nerey, Karim Ghidinelli, Alex Heria, Jill Hotchkiss, Neysa Jin-Felker, Kathy Kissik, Craig Kucia, David Leroi, Jules Lusson, Ena Marrero, Luisa Mesa, Sara Modiano, Venessa Monokian, Hugo Moro, Tere Pastoriza, Barbara Rivera, Melissa Ruffino, Alekxey Sabido, Beatricia Sagar, Damian Sarno, Magnus Sigurdarson, Franklin Sinanan, Nina Surel, Kristen Thiele, Agustina Woodgate and David Zalben

Happy Birthday Talmage at the Shelborne Lounge! 4/24/09

Please join us this Friday for a Taurean birthday celebration and TGIF happy hour! This week Deco Fridays has local favorites Satan & Stephney rocking The Lounge at the Shelborne Beach Resort in special celebration of our lovely hostess T’s birthday!

{Talmage is a very special friend of Soul Of Miami. Please join us for a drink in her honor.}

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Deco Fridays is held from 6pm-1am with drink specials all night and free light appetizers from 6-8pm. Special prices include $6 Stolis and $4 Domestic Beer until 9pm! Never a cover, always a party. Relax on our nice new couches (no, you don’t have to buy a bottle to do so) and dance if you feel like jamming. Locals and business professionals as well as tourists are welcome.

Parking is available at 2100 Collins Ave just east of the Bass Art Museum and is only $2 for Miami Beach residents.

*Deco Fridays*
Shelborne Hotel
1801 Collins Ave.

The lounge is straight back and to the left of the main lobby and the club is in the back of the hotel on the left

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This Sunday Tea Dance at Groove Jet 4/19/09

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Michael Tronn & Edison Farrow Present Sobe Pop-Up Tea
A One Time Event! At The New Indoor & Outdoor Club
Groove Jet
Popping-Up This Sunday
April 19th, 2009
5pm – Midnight
Starring Kitty Meow, The Pennyback Boyz & Michael Stanley
Music By Dj Shannon & Dj Power
Door By Alan T.
No Cover! Cheap Drinks! Hot Guys! Great Music!
Groove Jet 323 23rd Street
Between Collins & Washington Aves.

MDPL invites you to the opening reception for From Miami With Love 4/17/09

ART DECO GALLERY
Friday 17 April 7:00 pm

OPENING RECEPTION FOR FROM MIAMI WITH LOVE
Some of the earliest pioneers in the rediscovery and renovation of Miami Beach’s Art Deco buildings in the 1980s and 90s were gay artists and designers. Having found inexpensive work and living spaces, they were inspired by the dazzling tropical light and growing diversity of South Beach to create art expressing homoerotic themes.
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The exhibition From Miami With Love includes works by some of these local artists, as well as from gay artists worldwide. The exhibit has been organized by the Cultural Center of Spain (CCE), as a part of a traveling contemporary art show entitled Historias de Amor (Love Stories), a selection of more than 50 pieces from Colección Visible, a Spanish foundation that has been working for years in creating a gay-oriented art collection. The foundation’s objective is to create a gay art museum in Spain where works by the most relevant 20th Century artists could be presented, and to highlight the role of homosexuals in contemporary art.

In addition to the exhibit, CCE and Hardcore will offer several parallel activities to the 2009 Miami Beach Gay Pride, including the special preview of the Spanish musical “Tómbola” by Marisol, at the Miami Beach Cinematheque, a Spanish gay film series, and a roundtable for gay activists and experts in contemporary art on the importance of art in the fight for homosexual rights to be held in the Bass Museum.

The exhibit will be open weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm until the end of April. Free admission.

Location: Art Deco Education Center at Historic City Hall, 1130 Washington Av, Miami Beach
Information: 305-672-2014 or www.miamibeachgaypride.com

The Clevelander Hotel South Beach Miami Grand Re Opening UPDATED 4/30-5/3/09

WHAT: The iconic Clevelander Hotel South Beach invites all of Miami to celebrate the rebirth of a South Beach tradition on Ocean Drive during its Grand Re Opening Weekend from Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3 packed with live performances and non-stop entertainment.

WHO: Friday – Sunday events open to the public. Join the party with top names such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, djMIA, DJ Irie, Sky Nellor, DJ Z-Trip, Star Eyes, Jungle Brothers and Inner Circle.

UPDATE: Thursday: The Clevelander opens to the public at 9:00 PM on Thursday, April 30th,  for Gym Class Heroes + The Academy Is… Performing Live on the Pool + Patio Deck. DJ KISS is also open to the public in 1020 Music Boxx starting at 12:00 AM.

WHEN: Friday, May 1st DJ Jazzy Jeff Performs on Pool + Patio Deck: 8:00 PM
djMIA Performs in 1020 Music Boxx: 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 2nd DJ Irie + Sky Nellor Perform on Pool + Patio Deck: 2:00 PM
DJ Z-Trip + Star Eyes Perform on Pool + Patio Deck: 8:00 PM
Jungle Brothers Perform in 1020 Music Boxx: 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 3rd Inner Circle Perform on Pool + Patio Deck: 2:00 PM

WHERE: The Clevelander Hotel South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive Miami, FL
www.clevelander.com
reservations@clevelander.com

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ABOUT THE CLEVELANDER HOTEL: Located at 1020 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach’s historic Art Deco district, The Clevelander Hotel has been a South Beach landmark and a hot spot for locals, pro athletes, models and Hollywood glitterati for over 70 years. Originally constructed in 1938 as a 71-room hotel, The Clevelander Hotel has maintained its reputation as the central point of South Beach since its opening. A world-famous destination for Miami Beach visitors looking for a tropical experience with a guaranteed unforgettable, nonstop party, The Clevelander Hotel recently unveiled a multi-million renovation to revamp its rooms and renowned amenity spaces.

The Clevelander is bringing the adult playground experience back to the beach. A 70-year tradition of fun is now enhanced more than ever thanks to a complete renovation of its boutique hotel featuring 60 cozy rooms and ROCKSTAR Suites, the ground floor poolside bars and revamped Clevelander Café, the Game On Sports Bar, and the new additions including the C-Level Rooftop Terrace and SPF4 Sun Deck, and the property’s first indoor nightlife venue – 1020 Music Boxx.

Owner: Jonathan Neeley, BIG Destinations/BRIO Investment Group
Creative Concept/Interior Design: STA Architectural Group, Miami FL
General Contractor: Eric Stackman, Project Superintendant Representing Shakman Hospitality
Owner’s Representative: Donald Kipnis, Development Service Solutions
General Manager: Mike Palma

Rates:
· Classic Room – Starting at $179
· Pool View Room – Starting at $229
· Backstage Room – Starting at $248
· Ocean View Room – Starting at $289
· ROCKSTAR Suite – Starting at $399

Dining & Entertainment: Guests can join the non-stop party at The Clevelander’s infamous Ground Floor Pool + Patio Deck, which includes three full-service bars, a live performance stage, pool and the revamped Clevelander Café – which features poolside and sidewalk dining options (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and serves a classic American menu designed by renowned chef Robbin Haas.

A sports fanatic’s heaven featuring every sport under the sun, Game On Sports Bar is conveniently located on the ground floor of the new South Tower, boasting a wide view of the Pool + Patio Deck’s constant action. Guests can catch all of the up-to-the-minute games on nine 50” and 42” high-definition flat screen plasma TVs.

The Clevelander’s first indoor nightlife venue, 1020 Music Boxx, combines high energy with a friendly and intimate vibe. With a dance floor overlooking Ocean Drive and the Clevelander pool, the venue features a state-of-the-art tri-amplified sound system, eco-friendly customized LED lighting system and a 100-square-foot ROCKSTAR DJ Booth along with a full-service bar.

For hotel guests and private events only, the SPF4 Sun Deck – an elevated extension of the Pool + Patio Deck – allows guests to bring partying to a higher level; it’s located on the top floor of the new South Tower. The space offers a private bar, sofas and chairs, café menu service and complimentary umbrellas to block the sun’s glare.

The chic C-Level Rooftop Terrace – located on the very top of the historic North Tower – features breath-taking, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and South Beach. Offering a private getaway for hotel guests and private events only, this chic retreat is enhanced with canopy covered beds, sun chaises, couches, private food and beverage service and a waterfall with step-in showers.

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THE CLEVELANDER HOTEL SOUTH BEACH RE OPENS
BRINGING THE ULTIMATE PARTY BACK TO THE CENTER OF SOUTH BEACH
New Features Include ROCKSTAR Suites, Rooftop Decks/Terraces,
Full Sports Bar, Indoor Nightlife Venue and Cuisine by Renowned Chef Robbin Haas

Fresh from a multi-million dollar renovation, The Clevelander – one of South Beach’s most iconic hotels – is once again bringing the party back to the beach. A one-stop destination experience with a 70-year-old tradition of fun is now made better than ever thanks to The Clevelander’s revamped rooms, nine full service bars, a new accommodations tower and augmented entertainment venues, perfect for revelers old and new.

Starting with the Rum Runner cocktail guests receive while checking in, The Clevelander stays true to its festive roots while offering upgraded, plush accommodations and amenities for every type of visitor. The enhanced Clevelander will feature diverse dining and entertainment options, as well as the brand new South Tower, which will include an additional six rooms and five ROCKSTAR Suites, designed to give guests the ultimate South Beach experience.

“The Clevelander is a state of mind – an ageless experience for those looking for a fun and a welcoming stay in South Beach,” says Jonathan Neeley, owner of The Clevelander and president of BIG Destinations/Brio Investment Group. “Thanks to the newly-upgraded guest accommodations, there are now even more opportunities to create those unforgettable ‘every-cation’ memories that will have The Clevelander fans both old and new coming back over and over again.”

The Clevelander now offers five different hot spots with diverse ambiances offering distinctive cocktails and food. The new spaces include the 1020 Music Boxx, the Game On Sports Bar and the outdoor retreats the SPF4 Sun Deck and the C-Level Rooftop Terrace as well as the newly renovated, infamous ground floor Pool + Patio Deck equipped with three full-service bars and the outdoor Clevelander Café with sidewalk and poolside dining.

Guests can join the non-stop party any time of the day on The Clevelander’s notable ground floor Pool + Patio Deck, featuring three full-service bars including the historic Yogurt Bar, Main Bar and Bush Bar. The revamped Clevelander Café, featuring a classic American menu by renowned chef Robbin Haas, offers poolside and sidewalk dining amid a casual atmosphere perfect for socializing with friends. The menu will feature American classics including fresh, handmade brick oven pizzas, tuna or beef sliders and mouthwatering shrimp tacos. The cocktail list, created by 20-year Clevelander veteran Mick Burke, will boast classic and unique concoctions such as “Mickey’s Rum Runner,” “South Beach Lemonade,” “Miami Vice” and the notorious “120-Ouncer.” New technology including retractable-cover canopies as well as refrigerated condiment trays and high-tech ice machines, to ensure any party goes on regardless of the day or weather.

The Clevelander’s Game On Sports Bar will be the sports fanatic’s ultimate destination. Featuring every sport under the sun, Game On is conveniently located on the ground floor of the new South Tower with a wide view of the Pool + Patio Deck’s constant action. Guests can catch all up-to-the-minute games on nine 50” and 42” high-definition flat screen plasma TVs.

Mixing high energy with an intimate setting, 1020 Music Boxx will be a showcase for the top local and world-renowned DJs. The venue features a state-of-the-art tri-amplified sound system, eco-friendly customized LED lighting system and a 100 square-foot ROCKSTAR DJ Booth along with a full-service bar area and round ottomans in the boldest colors for seating, showcasing a high-energy vibe on an intimate level.

Guests can continue the party from a higher level on The Clevelander’s SPF4 Sun Deck, located on the top floor of the new South Tower. Accessed only by hotel guests, the SPF4 Sun Deck – an elevated extension of the Pool + Patio Deck – boasts great views of the ocean and the Miami Beach skyline. Offering its own food and drink service, couches and oversized umbrellas for shade, the SPF4 Sun Deck is the perfect space for people-watching with a cocktail.

The chic C-Level Rooftop Terrace – located on the very top of the historic North Tower – features a breath-taking panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and all of South Beach with a more private, exclusive ambiance to whisk guests away from the party downstairs. The relaxing oasis offers full food and beverage service, canopy covered beds, sun chaises and couches to soak up the Miami sun, and oversized umbrellas and palm trees for shade. The C-Level Rooftop also boasts a waterfall with step-in showers and wave bench for cooling down on a hot day.

Guest Amenities + Accommodations
Guest Rooms – Offering a plush refuge from the infamous party scene, all guest rooms feature 300-thread count Egyptian Cotton bedding, black-out curtains and noise-reducing wall systems, as well as complimentary Wi Fi service, in-room and late-night dining service, high-definition flat screen plasma TVs and glass-enclosed rainhead showers. The rooms also feature deep-blue abstract designs and artwork of underwater scenes, as well as full views of the ocean and/or the surrounding South Beach area.

Additional hotel amenities and 24-hour Guest Services include valet service, same-day laundry and dry-cleaning service, on-site gift shop, meeting facilities and exclusive access to the SPF4 Sun Deck and C-Level Rooftop Terrace.

In total, The Clevelander features 55 rooms categorized by Ocean Front, Pool View, Backstage and Classic rooms, 12 of which can be interconnected to form two-three bedroom suites. Streamline Art Deco design is incorporated throughout the hotel with terrazzo floors and fluted columns as well as the modern curvilinear pool.

ROCKSTAR Suites – With an unforgettable view and unparalleled access to The Clevelander’s entertainment, The Clevelander’s ROCKSTAR Suites are designed to impress every type of traveler with a variety of tastes. The Suites feature king beds, living room area with additional flat screen plasma TV, ocean-front and pool views and direct elevator/stair access to the 1020 Music Boxx, SPF4 Sun Deck and Game On Sports Bar.

As a complimentary service, guests can embrace a true ROCKSTAR lifestyle with services such as a personal “ROCKSTAR Host,” a personal concierge with the best connections in Miami as well as a ROCKSTAR rider, which gives guests the chance to indulge in some of their guilty pleasures. Guests of the ROCKSTAR Suites are granted advanced reservations of canopy-covered beds, couches on the C-Level Rooftop Terrace and table service at the 1020 Music Boxx.

Meetings and Special Events – The Clevelander will offer a wide variety of event and meeting spaces for all occasions with exclusive catering options provided by Robbin Haas. Venue options include The Clevelander’s Pool + Patio Deck, C-Level Rooftop Terrace and 1020 Music Boxx for large events, SPF4 Sun Deck and the Game On Sports Bar for intimate gatherings and The Boardroom for professional meetings. Including nine full-service bars with a variety of liquor and cocktail options, various group beverage packages and bottle service options as well as customizable event packages with sound, lighting and video systems, various floor plan and stage options, The Clevelander will fulfill every entertainment need.

About BIG Destinations – BIG Destinations, owner of both The Clevelander Hotel and Essex House Hotel in Miami Beach, FL, is a private investment management company specializing in real estate and various equity markets. Led by Chief Executive Officer, President and COO Jonathan Neely, BRIO’s investment properties include many hospitality market destinations.

About Chef Robbin Haas – Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Chef Robbin Haas of The Clevelander Café at The Clevelander South Beach is recognized for his creative use of Southern ingredients and local fare, making him a well-known trendsetter on Miami’s notorious fine dining scene for decades. Known for his most recent venture, Chispa in Coral Gables, Haas has been involved with dining venues such as the Four Seasons Ocean Grand, the Colony Bistro in Miami Beach, China Grill Café Red Square and his own restaurant, Baleen in the Grove Isle Club and Resort in Coconut Grove. The revamped Clevelander Café, featuring a classic American menu by Haas, offers poolside and sidewalk dining amid a casual atmosphere

Sundance Presents Laidback Luke at SET 4/19/09

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This Sunday night, Miami’s hottest and most exclusive nightclub, SET, welcomes everyone to come out for their infamous and legendary Sunday night party, Sundance. This week is extremely special because they’re bringing in world renown DJ/Producer Laidback Luke to serve up some of the best electronic dance music around. Laidback Luke never fails to please the crowd, and this Sunday won’t be any different.

New World Symphony invites you to It’s A Family Affair 4/25/09

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FROM: Rebecca Mandelman
Please join us on April 25th at the inaugural It’s a Family Affair!
Beginning at 11:30am, children and families will try their hand at conducting, percussion, composing and more at this fundraiser supporting the New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy. Lunch will be had by all, with mimosas for the young at heart. A family-focused silent auction will also occupy the adults.
An hour-long interactive and educational performance follows at 1:30pm, making this a music and fun-filled day!
Tickets range from $75 for a child to $325 for a Family 4 Pack. These include a tax-deductible donation to the New World Symphony to continue its mission of educating young musicians and providing world-class orchestral music for the South Florida community.
Tickets can be purchased at www.nws.edu/familyfun or by calling me at 305-673-3330, ext 264. The email invitation is below.
Hope to see you there!
Rebecca Mandelman
Director of Special Projects & Events

New World Symphony The Tchaikovsky Concert 5/2-3/09

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Saturday, May 2 at 8 PM
Sunday, May 3 at 3 PM
Adrienne Arsht Center
Knight Concert Hall
Tickets from $16

Celebrate the end of a fantastic season with the unbridled romance of Tchaikovsky and the rich talents of MTT and pianist Vladimir Feltsman. Enjoy a lively lyric scene from Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin as Conducting Fellow Edward Abrams brings the elegant Polonaise to life. His First Piano Concerto has endlessly been parodied by Liberace stylings, but in the hands of fellow Russian Feltsman, this work is pure genius and beauty. The musical and biographical journey ends with his Fifth Symphony, where MTT navigates through the dense score of incandescent sensibilities and erupting violent outbursts. Broward patrons: take advantage of our round-trip bus service to Sunday’s performance. Call the box office for more details!

Buy Now! Click here or call our Box Office at 305-673-3331 to choose your concert today!

Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards 4/20-23/09

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Bringing together over 1,000 powerful music executives, artists, composers, sponsors and press, it features four full days of programming, showcases, educational sessions, parties and networking events. Week highlights include the Billboard Bash, a pre-awards extravaganza featuring live performances by top acts, and the annual Star Q&A, an intimate one-one interview conducted by Billboard’s executive director of Latin content, Leila Cobo.

The week is capped off by the longest running, most prestigious awards show in the music industry, The Billboard Latin Music Awards, which honors the biggest and brightest stars in the industry. From the dazzling red carpet to stunning performances by the NO. 1 artists on the charts, this is “the” Latin music award show that truly reflects the best in the marketplace.

The Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards is part of Billboard’s long-standing editorial commitment to Latin music coverage. Billboard magazine publishes weekly charts and a expanded weekly Latin music section as well as special stand sections 4 times a year which provides even more in-depth coverage.

SUPERSTAR Q&A WITH DON OMAR
PANEL HIGHLIGHT!
URBAN MIXX
Presented by Creative Media Group
THE URBAN MOVEMENT, PAST AND PRESENT
Key artists, producers, brands and executives on the future of the movement.
Speakers: Toby Love, Recording Artist, SONY BMG
Nely “El Arma Secreta”, Grammy Award winning producer
Tony Dize, Recording Artist, W&Y Records
Boy Wonder, Chosen Few
DJ Laz, Radio Personality, Power 96 Miami
2009 BILLBOARD SPECIAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS!
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT CARLOS SANTANA
SPIRIT OF HOPE DADDY YANKEE
HALL OF FAME PABLO RAUL ALARCON, SR.

THE BILLBOARD BASH
Featuring performances by this year’s Billboard Latin Music Award finalists!
Flex
Marla
Luz Rios
Plus a special performance by: Los Felinos De La Noche

TELEMUNDO ANNOUNCES THE LIST OF FINALISTS FOR THE 2009 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS

FLEX, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, MANA, VICENTE FERNANDEZ, JENNI RIVERA, LOS PIKADIENTES DE CABORCA, MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS, JULIETA VENEGAS AND AVENTURA, TOP THE LIST OF FINALISTS

The 11th broadcast of the Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm and hosted by Aylin Mujica and Alan Tacher, will take place April 23 and will be produced and broadcast LIVE by Telemundo

Miami– February 17, 2009 – Telemundo announced today the finalists for the 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards presented by State Farm during the live broadcast of its morning show, “Levantate.” Flex, Enrique Iglesias, Mana, Vicente Fernandez, Jenni Rivera, Los Pikadientes de Caborca, Aventura, Marco Antonio Solis, Julieta Venegas, Los Dareyes de la Sierra, Luis Fonsi, Wisin & Yandel, Alacranes Musicales, Juanes, Ivy Queen and Daddy Yankee, are among the finalists featured in multiple categories. The ceremony, to be hosted by Aylin Mujica and Alan Tacher, will take place on Thursday, April 23 at The BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and will be produced and broadcast live by Telemundo.

Topping the list of finalists, and competing for 13 awards is Flex, whose CD and song, “Te Quiero”, landed him as a finalist in the categories of Hot Latin Song of the Year; Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Male; Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year, Male; Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Male; Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year, Solo; Top Latin Album of the Year; Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year; Top Latin Album of the Year, Male; Latin Rhythm Album of the Year, Solo and Latin RingMasters of the Year. In addition, since Flex debuts for the first time in the Billboard charts, he’s a finalist in the following categories Hot Latin Song of the Year, New Artist and Top Latin Album of the Year, New Artist.

Enrique Iglesias is a finalist in ten categories including, Hot Latin Song of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Male; y Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year, Male; for “Donde Estan Corazon?”; Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year; Latin Digital Download Artist of the Year; and Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year. His most recent CD, “95/08”, is finalist in the categories of Latin Album of the Year; Top Latin Album of the Year, Male; Latin Pop Album of the Year, Solo; and Latin Greatest Hits Album of the Year.

Among the finalists up for seven awards are Mana, Vicente Fernandez and Jenni Rivera. Mana is a finalist in the categories, Hot Latin Song of the Year; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Duo or Group; and Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group for “Si no te Hubieras Ido.” The band’s CD, “Arde el Cielo”, is up for four awards including, Latin Album of the Year; Top Latin Album of the Year, Duo or Group; Latin Pop Album of the Year, Duo or Group; and Latin Rock/Alternative Album of the Year.

Vicente Fernandez is a finalist in the categories of Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year; Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year; and Hot Latin Song of the Year, Male; for “Para Siempre”; Regional Mexican Airplay Song of the Year, Male; for “Para Siempre and “La Derrota”, Regional Mexican Album of the Year, Solo Artist, for “Primera Fila”; and Latin Tour of the Year.

Jenni Rivera is a finalist in the categories of Hot Latin Song of the Year, Female: and Regional Mexican Airplay Song of the Year, Female, for “Culpable o Inocente” and “Inolvidable”; Top Latin Album of the Year, Female; and Regional Mexican Album of the Year, Solo Artist, for “Jenni”. In addition, together with Olga Tañon, Jenni is a finalist in the category of Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Female; for “Cosas del Amor”.

Finalists up for six awards include, Los Pikadientes de Caborca and Aventura. Los Pikadentes de Caborca competes in the categories of Hot Latin Song of the Year, Duo or Group; Hot Latin Song of the Year, New Artist; Regional Mexican Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group; and Latin RingMasters of the Year, for “La Cumbia del Rio”; and Top Latin Album of the Year, New Artist; Regional Mexican Album of the Year, Duo or Group, for “Vamonos Pa’l Rio”,

Aventura is a finalist in the categories of Latin Album of the Year and Top Latin Album of the Year, Duo or Group, for “Kings of Bachata: Sold Out at Madison Square Garden”; Tropical Album of the Year, Duo or Group, for “K.O.B.: Live”, Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group; and Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group, for “El Perdedor”; and Latin Digital Download Artist of the Year.

Finalists up for five awards are Marco Antonio Solis, Los Dareyes de la Sierra and Julieta Venegas. Meanwhile, Alacranes Musical, Wisin & Yandel, Joan Sebastian and Luis Fonsi are finalists for four awards. Among those up for three awards are Juanes, Ivy Queen and Daddy Yankee. La Factoria, Luis Miguel, Los Temerarios, German Montero, Luz Rios, Victor Manuelle, Hector Acosta, DJ Nesty, Tony Dize, Diana Reyes, Xtreme and Espinoza Paz are finalists for two awards each.

Billboard also presents prestigious discretionary awards including the Spirit of Hope Award, Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame Award. A complete list of finalists can be found at, www.telemundo.com.

Aylin Mujica, who most recently garnered recognition on Telemundo´s production, “Sin Senos no hay Paraiso”, and Alan Tacher, host of Telemundo’s morning show, “Levantate”, are back as the official hosts of the prestigious event.

This year, the awards include 13 new categories: Hot Latin Song of the Year, Male; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Female; Hot Latin Song of the Year, Duo or Group; Hot Latin Song of the Year, New Artist; Top Latin Album of the Year, Male; Top Latin Album of the Year, Female; Top Latin Album of the Year, Duo or Group; Top Latin Album of the Year, New Artist; Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year, Solo; Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group; Latin Rhythm Album of the Year, Solo; Latin Rhythm Album of the Year, Duo or Group; and Latin Digital Download Artist of the Year.

The awards show will cap off the 20th annual Billboard Latin Music Conference presented by State Farm and in association with Verizon. The event, taking place on April 20-23 at the Eden Roc, a Renaissance Beach Resort & Spa in Miami Beach, Florida, will unite today’s top Latin music artist and key industry executives for informative panel discussions, live showcases, networking receptions and The billboard Bash – a pre-Billboard Latin Music Awards show celebration featuring performances by some of this year’s finalists. For details on The Billboard Latin Music Conference, visit: www.billboardevents.com. The Billboard Latin Music Awards honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music, as determined by the actual sales and radio airplay data that informs Billboard’s weekly charts during a one-year period covering the issue dated February 9, 2008 through this year’s January 31 issue. Finalists, and the eventual winners, reflect performance of new recordings on Billboard’s sales charts, including Top Latin Albums, and radio charts, including Hot Latin Songs, with album categories confined to titles that did not chart before Billboard’s Nov. 10, 2007 issue and excluding finalists from the prior-year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards. Based on sales data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan, radio information monitored by Nielsen BDS and master ringtone sales compiled by Nielsen RingScan, Billboard’s charts are the world’s most authoritative music rankings.

Billboard also presents prestigious discretionary awards including the Spirit of Hope Award and the Hall of Fame Award. Past winners of Billboard discretionary awards include Soraya, Banda El Recodo, Willy Chirino, Gloria Estefan, Vicente Fernandez, Jose Feliciano, Mongo Santamaria, Los Tigres Del Norte, Mana, Ricky Martin, Tito Puente, Olga Tañon, Ricardo Montaner, Miguel Bose, Conjunto Primavera and Juanes.

Now in its 115th year, Billboard is the world’s premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. The billboard brand consists of Billboard magazine, Billboard.biz, Billboard en Español, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, Billboard Licensing & Events and Billboard.com – the online destination of choice for over four million music fans every month. Billboard’s many strategic partners include Microsoft, Reuters, Ticketmaster, Sirius Satellite Radio, Telemundo, ABC Radio Networks, AT&T, Sandisk and Billboard sister companies Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. These partnerships leverage Billboard’s proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard’s franchise and consumer reach. Billboard is published by the Entertainment Group at Nielsen Business Media, a part of The Nielsen Company, a global information and media company.

Telemundo, a U.S. Spanish-language television network, is the essential entertainment, news, and sports source for Hispanics and a leading international player in the entertainment industry with presence in more than 100 countries worldwide. Broadcasting unique national and local programming for the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, Telemundo reaches 93% of U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 16 owned-and-operated stations, 45 broadcast affiliates, and 800 cable affiliates. Telemundo is wholly owned by NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies.

Movie Musicals at MGLFF Every Little Step 4/25/09

Every Little Step
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Directed by James D. Stern & Adam Del Deo
FLORIDA PREMIERE
Saturday, April 25
9:40PM | Regal 18

In 1974 Broadway darling Michael Bennet gathered a group of stage dancers, affectionately known asgypsies, together and recorded their life stories. It is from those very recordings that the world-widehit musical A Chorus Line was born. For the first time, we are taken back to those confessional sessions and hear excerpts from the actual recordings as the filmmakers follow the creation of the original stage show, and then its recent revival while introducing us to the original cast and creative team and the budding talent who are auditioning.

An obvious choice for musical lovers, Every Little Step is a superbly made film that brings an audience together for a journey that is exhilarating, heartbreaking, and completely unforgettable.

Directors James D. Stern & Adam Del Deo will be in attendance.

For Tickets: Members $7 Non-Members $11

More info and Tickets

MDPL offers a screening of Scarlet Street 4/14/09

ART DECO FILM SERIES
Tuesday 14 April
7:00 pm

FILM NOIR CLASSICS
Film noir, a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, often emphasizes moral ambiguity and sexual motivation, derived from the hard-boiled school of crime fiction that emerged in the United States during the Depression. Hollywood’s classic film noir period is generally regarded as stretching from the early 1940s to the late 1950s, and films of this genre are associated with a low-key black-and-white visual style that has roots in German Expressionist cinematography.
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Scarlet Street
Directed by Fritz Lang
USA/1945/101 minutes/B&W
A box-office hit in its day (despite being banned in three states), Scarlet Street is perhaps legendary director Fritz Lang’s (M, Metropolis) finest American film. When middle-aged milquetoast Chris Cross (Edward G. Robinson–Double Indemnity, Little Caesar) rescues street-walking bad girl Kitty (Joan Bennett–The Reckless Moment) from the rain-slicked gutters of an eerily artificial backlot Greenwich Village, he plunges headlong into a whirlpool of lust, larceny and revenge. As Chris’ obsession with the irresistibly vulgar Kitty grows, the meek cashier is seduced, corrupted, humiliated and transformed into an avenging monster before implacable fate and perverse justice triumph in the most satisfyingly downbeat denouement in the history of American film. Free admission.

Location: Art Deco Education Center at Historic City Hall, 1130 Washington Av, Miami Beach
Information: 305-672-2014 or www.mdpl.org

The Miami Design Preservation League is a non-profit preservation and arts organization founded in 1976. It is devoted to preserving, protecting and promoting the architectural, cultural, social, economic, and environmental integrity of the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District (Art Deco District) as well as other areas of the city and South Florida, wherever historic preservation is a concern. MDPL is the oldest Art Deco society in the world.

Florida Heart Research Institute’s Driven to Dine Returns 4/25/09

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Florida Heart Research Institute’s Driven to Dine Returns April 25, 2009

In its third successful year, the lavish Driven to Dine, organized by and benefiting the Florida Heart Research Institute, takes place Saturday, April 25, 2008. Priced at $5,000 per limo, with eight people to a limo, this one-of-a-kind and ultra exclusive event allows attendees to indulge in an evening of great food, fun and philanthropy, with a posh cocktail reception, limo transportation and a multi-course meal at one of Miami’s top fine dining establishments.

The enchanting evening gets underway with a sunset cocktail reception at legendary NFL Coach Don and wife Mary Anne Shula’s Indian Creek home. Guests, who will not yet know which of the 12 restaurants will serve them that evening, will mingle with the Shulas and other participants while they enjoy premium libations and hors d’oeuvres provided by Le Cordon Bleu and Pernod Ricard. As both the moon and mood begin to rise, attendees draw envelopes that determine their destined restaurants and are whisked away by limousine to each locale.

The stellar line up of participating chefs/restaurants include Chef Sean Brasel/Meat Market, Chef Peter Vauthy/RED the Steakhouse, Chef Patrick Boucher/Acqua at the Four Seasons, Chef Dale Ray/Casa Casuarina, Chef Gaetano Ascione/Gaia Ristorante, Chef Giancarla Bodoni/Escopazzo, Chef Kurtis Jantz/Neomi’s at the Trump International, Chef Sean Bernal/Oceanaire, Chef Odel Arencibia/ The Capital Grille, Chef Virgile Brandel/Gia-Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar at the Eden Roc, Chef John Critchley/Area 31, and Chef Jonathan Wright/The Setai.

The Shula reception is from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with restaurant arrival scheduled for 8:00 p.m. The evening is priced at $5,000 per limo, with eight people to a limo; round-trip service from a desired location to the reception is offered for an additional fee.

For additional information, specific event times or to purchase seats/tickets for Heart of a Chef Festival on Sunday, April 19 or Driven to Dine on Saturday, April 25, call 305.674.3020 or visit www.heartofachef.org.

Through the mission to stop heart disease through research, education and prevention, the Florida Heart Research Institute has been an independent, non-profit international leader in cardiovascular research and education for over 60 years, employing a unique blend of scientific, clinical and collaborative research. FHRI also strives to benefit the South Florida community by providing free community prevention services such as cardiac screening in underserved and underinsured areas, as well as educational programs to prevent heart disease for all segments of the population, including in the workplace.

Sesac Latina Showcase – Liv @Fontainbleu 4/21/09

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Don Tetto is a Latin alternative rock band from Colombia who made their commercial recording debut nationally in 2007 to great success before expanding their reach internationally the following year. The band was founded in 2003 in Bogotá and is comprised of Diego Pulecio, Carlos Leongomez, Jaime Valderrama and Jaime Medina.

Samo Of Camila With Chris Syler
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Samo, of the biggest-selling pop band in Latin America, Camila (whose debut album spawned various #1 hits and sold close to 2 million units since its launch in 2006)

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This gifted singer songwriter was born in Texas but raised in Bolivia. Chris starting composing at a very early age. He defines his style as romantic pop and writes in both English and Spanish

Claudia Brant
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Claudia Brant’s “No Me Doy Por Vencido” (performed Fonsi) made Billboard history by holding the top spot on the Latin Pop Airplay Chart for 30 weeks! Another Claudia Brant track, “Aqui Estoy Yo,” (also performed by Fonsi, David Bisbal, Noel Schajris and Aleks Syntek), was #1 on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay Chart.

Jesus Navarro Of Reik
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Jesus Navarro, of chart-topping Mexican pop trio Reik, whose songwriting credits include the band’s new single “Fui,” which is already enjoying heavy rotation on Latin pop stations.

Noel Schajris Of Sin Bandera
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Noel Schajris, was one half of the most successful pop duo in Latin America, Sin Bandera. Winner of various prestigious awards. Platinum in all of Latin America, and numerous #1 hits, including “Entra en mi vida”, “Mientes tan bien”, and “Que lloro”.

With Surprise Guests
Hosted By Chana
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Chana makes fun dance music that is also interesting and captivating, influenced as much by Stereolab and Gorillaz as Aterciopelados and Julieta Venegas. Her first batch of demos includes “No Me Mandes Flores,” which got significant exposure on Latin radio and television

Tuesday, April 21st
Liv @ Fontainebleau
4441 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, Fl 33140
Show Starts @ 9pm

RSVP: Monica Jordan 305 534 7500 mjordan@sesac.com
or Ximena Acosta anaxa@hotmail.com

Today, Grand Opening of Tutto Bene Mondays at I Corsini 4/13/09

TODAY, you are invited to attend the Grand Opening of TUTTO BENE MONDAYS.

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TUTTO BENE MONDAYS is your new dinner party located at I Corsini (560 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FORMER Sport Cafe & Baires).
What is TUTTO BENE MONDAYS?
TUTTO BENE MONDAYS is the hottest new party in Miami Beach on Monday.
We have an amazing new location with a great garden; very well-priced food; models; cool and outgoing people; unusual music and cheap valet parking.
We even offer a 3 course menu + 1 glass of wine for $45 !!
$5 Valet parking
JOIN US FOR THIS NEW DINNER/COCKTAIL PARTY TODAY AT 8:00 PM!!
For Dinner reservation call Eric (786.273.8600) or Ana Isabel (305.244.8322)

Surfboards And Skateboards Opening May 5 At World Erotic Art Museum 5/5/09

Gregory De La Haba, Internationally Famed Sculptor Who Created An Art Basel Furor When He Exhibited His Now Legendary Installation, “Equus Erectus: Between Nothingness And Paradise,” To Premier ‘Surfboards And Skateboards’ Opening May 5 At World Erotic Art Museum

Recalled as having been a major sensation when his sculpture of a rearing horse in tumescence scored major international attention during Art Basel 2008, Gregory de la Haba will return to South Florida, Tuesday, May 5 to launch a month long exhibit of his newest works, “Skateboards and Surfboards,” at the World Erotic Art Museum,1205 Washington Avenue.

Long respected as an accomplished draftsman who embraces a conceptual approach to his art, de la Haba’s now famed “Between Nothingness and Paradise” is considered to have been triggered as a young boy through his heritage as the grandson of a wealthy Spanish grandfather who opened the first casinos in Puerto Rico and, alternately, of a poor Irish grandfather who daily patronized the local OTB, creating for de la Haba a persona equal parts devoted to gambling reflected by his ownership of a Saratoga winner’s circle horse, as he was to art.

A cum laude graduate of Harvard University as well as a star pupil at the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, de la Haba attended La Universidad del Sacrado Corazon in Santurce, PR, and the Artes Plasticas in San Juan and in rapid succession thereafter, received several awards from the Copley Society which was to lead him to scholarships at the New York Academy of Art, international travels, and ultimately, to a major career as a figurative artist.

Seen through such high profile work as his acclaimed taxidermic equines first unveiled in Miami and now in a solo show at New York’s Jack the Pelican Presents gallery, de la Haba also created the Bacchanalia mural at Atlantic City’s Caesar’s Palace commissioned by John Tunney III. The artist’s latest erotically charged art is a mural project for a bar in Los Angeles commissioned by Sean McPherson, among the owners of New York’s high profile “in” spots, the Bowery Hotel, The Maritime Hotel and the Waverly Inn.

For his show at the World Erotic Art Museum, de la Haba will illustrate yet another side of his artistic persona via a series of eight surfboards using them as “canvases” for his original erotic arts scenes. Additionally, de la Haba will exhibit blow-ups of the famous works which have caused such an international furor.

On opening night, de la Haba and WEAM owner/curator Naomi Wilzig will auction off a surfboard to help fund the Carlos Collazo Scholarship created by de la Haba to honor the memory of the pioneering and gifted Puerto Rican artist who died of AIDS.

The World Erotic Art Museum is located at 1205 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. Open from 11 A.M. to midnight, admission is $15 per person, not on under 18 admitted. Information is available at (305) 532-9336 or via www.weam.com.

Anastasia Khitruk, Violin Concert & Naxos Cd Release Party 5/8/09

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ANASTASIA KHITRUK, VIOLIN CONCERT & NAXOS CD RELEASE PARTY

SoBe Arts is proud to present a special appearance by the extraordinary violinist virtuoso Anastasia Khitruk who will perform a concert to celebrate the release of her new CD which will be out soon on the Naxos Label.

The concert wil include:

Eugène Ysaÿe – “Obsession”
J.S. Bach – “Chaconne”
Leon de Saint-Lubin – “Thalberg” and “Lucia”
Ivan Yevstafyevich Khandoshkin – “Sonata No. 1 g-minor”

This will be a chance to hear some rarely played and brillant violin music from the romantic era as well as Bach’s amazing “Chaconne” in SoBe Institute’s intimate setting, as well as to meet Ms.Khitruk and get a signed copy of her new CD

The Concert is Free and Open to the Public and will be followed by a reception and CD signing with Ms. Khitruk.

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MDPL presents Jerry Lewis as The Bellboy 4/11/09

ART DECO FILM SERIES
Made in Miami Beach
Saturday 11 April
11:00 am
Join us for a series of films that are set (and substantially filmed) in Miami Beach in the 1940s and 50s. These films feature great directors, compelling performances, and glamorous (and not so glamorous!) hotels in Miami Beach’s golden years.
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The Bellboy
Directed by Jerry Lewis
USA/1960/71 minutes/B&W
Filmed on location at the Fountainebleu Hotel, The Bellboy marks Jerry Lewis’ first film as writer-director-star. Though its gags are variable, the film works on every level. It’s both contemporary (love that jazzy MiMo architecture!) and a throwback to two-reel comedies of the late-silent/early-sound era, though it most closely resembles Jacques Tati’s M. Hulot’s Holiday (1953) in terms of structure and pacing. And, like Tati’s film, it keeps dialogue to a minimum, rendering its nearly-silent protagonist more an observer than force of action. Free admission.

Location: Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St, Miami Beach
Information: 305-535-4319 or www.mdpl.org

LGFF kick off invitation 4/13/09

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Please join us for this free kick off event -it will be sweet!
LGFF kick off invitation – Monday, April 13th, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
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The First Annual Miami Latin Gay Film Festival has been announced to make its premiere engagement April 16-19, 2009 in Miami Beach.

Festival organizer and Executive Director Jim Dobson unveiled a sneak peak at the four day event to take place in South Beach which will coincide with Miami Gay Pride Weekend.

“I am thrilled to be able to bring this exciting venture into South Beach filling a much needed gap in alternative programming for the Latino Gay community” said Dobson. “Through my six years of working with the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, I have noticed a huge demand for Latin Gay films and programming that was not always possible. The few Latin films programmed were always the first to sell out which proved a definite demand by the community.”

The Miami Latin Gay Film Festival will open on Thursday, April 16 with a Gala Premiere presentation at the Colony Theater followed by a spectacular party, all on Lincoln Road in South Beach. The Festival will continue with screenings, panels, music events and a few surprises along the way. Closing Night Awards Gala and screening will take place on Sunday, April 19 at the Colony Theater followed by a special musical event and party.

The mission of the Miami Latin Gay Film Festival is to showcase and nurture existing and emerging creative talent while serving as a springboard and catalyst for the promotion of Gay Latin films and filmmakers as well as highlight exciting Latino talent in other areas including music.

A premier Latino Gay International Film Festival in the USA, MLGFF will eventually become the prominent venue for exhibition of the best of Gay Latin cinema and artistry from the United States, Latin America, Mexico, Spain, Portugal and beyond.

The Festival will present feature films, documentaries, shorts and special retrospective screenings. The films presented at the Festival showcase a wide variety of themes by Gay Latino filmmakers, producers, writers and actors, as well as movies that depict Gay Latino culture. It is a competitive festival with prizes and a venue where filmmakers and artists can come together with buyers and industry.

The Miami Latin Gay Film Festival will also run the “Best of the Fest” simultaneously with the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival as well as contributing a substantial donation from its Closing Night to Care Resource.

Grand Opening Of La Folie ~ with Kid Nemesis & Louis Dee 4/11/09

Victor Ramos Proudly Invites You To Experience The Opening Of Miami’s New Luxury Place To Party “LA FOLIE”
(655 Washington Ave. ~ Miami Beach, FL)
SATURDAY – APRIL, 11th

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Music By Miami’s Favorite DJ’s
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~ KID NEMESIS & LOUIS DEE ~
Along With DJ MEDNAS (Open Format Vs House)
Just Say “VICTOR RAMOS” At Door For NO COVER !!!

LADIES Enjoy, NO COVER ALL NIGHT!
~ BOTTLE SPECIAL ~
*2 Bottes Of ABSOLUT
For $450
(PRE-RESERVED TABLES ONLY!)
*DRESS CODE STRICTLY ENFORCED*

! RSVP NOW FOR GUESTLIST !
For More Information Or VIP Reservations Please Contact Victor Ramos
321.695.1824 VictorRamosInc@Gmail.Com
La’ Folie ~ 655 Washington Ave. ~ Miami Beach, FL 33139

Opening reception for The Endless Renaissance and In Your Own Image 4/16/09

OPENING RECEPTION FOR THE ENDLESS RENAISSANCE
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IN YOUR OWN IMAGE: The Best of Bert Rodriguez – Greatest Hits Vol. 1
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 7-9PM

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

The Bass Museum of Art
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Miami magazine
Invite You To Premiere

The Endless Renaissance & In Your Own Image: The Best of Bert Rodriguez-Greatest Hits Vol. 1
Opening Reception

Thursday, April 16th 2009
7-9pm
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Official After-Party at Louis Bar at the Gansevoort South
Complimentary admittance with VIP Wristbands at Bass Museum
11pm to 1am
RSVP by | 305 341 0231
or by email: rsvpmiami@modernluxury.com
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The Bass Museum of Art is generously funded by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; with additional support provided by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; and Friends of the Bass Museum, Inc.

The Pervert’s Guide To Cinema 4/10/09

10 FRI 8:30pm:
An MBC Premiere HD DIGITAL Presentation!
In collaboration with Emerging Pictures
Miami HD Theatrical Premiere!
The Pervert’s Guide To Cinema
Directed by Sophie Fiennes/UK/Austria/Netherlands/2008
Featuring ZIZEK!
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The Pervert’s Guide To Cinema takes the viewer on an exhilarating ride through some of the greatest movies ever made. Serving as presenter and guide is the charismatic Slavoj Zizek, acclaimed philosopher and psychoanalyst. With his engaging and passionate approach to thinking, Zizek delves into the hidden language of cinema, uncovering what movies can tell us about ourselves. Whether he is untangling the famously baffling films of David Lynch, or overturning everything you thought you knew about Hitchcock, Zizek illuminates the screen with his passion, intellect, and unfailing sense of humor.
WINNER: British Independent Film Awards Best Documentary
“Highly entertaining and often brilliant.” –Guardian (UK)
“Here’s a film guaranteed to make you smarter than all your friends for 48 hours, or at least feel like you are.” –Minneapolis Star Tribune
* * * * * “ESSENTIAL VIEWING FOR CINEPHILES! But also for anyone else interested in the enduring power of cinema.”—Time Out
For tickets click HERE

Chrome Hearts Summer 09 Collection at Set 4/17/09

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Chrome Hearts Summer 09 Collection
RSVP
Join us for the premiere of the Chrome Hearts Eyewear Summer 09 Collection at SET Nightclub from 10PM through Midnight featuring a one-of-a-kind fashion showcase with Diesel Denim. We are also having a silent auction with proceeds going to Project: New Born. RSVP for complimentary admission and cocktails provided by Belvedere Vodka & Belvedere IX, til midnight.

Heart of a Chef Festival 4/19/09

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Heart of a Chef, A Unique Culinary Experience is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Jungle Island from 12PM-4PM. Discounted rate of $12 per person to Jungle Island with HOAC ticket.
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Sample local food and produce at the Whole Foods Market Farmers Market featuring: Rainbow Light, Chef Pascal, Branfords Originals, Barnard Nut Co., Jennifer’s Homemade, Brimstone’s Originals, Native Brewing Co., Bradford Tonic, Kopali Organics, Organix-South and many more!
Local Celebrity Chef Cook Off: Emcee-Ralph Pagano
Battle of the Male Chef’s: Chef Jeff McInnis The Ritz Carlton South Beach vs Chef Sean Bernal The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Battle of the Female Chefs: Chef Sandee Birdson Top Chef Season 3 vs Chef Kira Volz Creek 28 Restaurant

Health Wine Seminars by: Vivian Lieberman – “The Truth Behind Rose’s”
Barry Alberts – “Spain’s New Vintages”

Local Chef Demo’s and Interactive Area: “Brown Bag Basics – Lunches Made Healthy” with Jeff Applebaum
“Fresh & Easy Italian Salads and Homemade Mozzarella” with Chef Ken Lyon (Fratelli Lyon) and Chef Seth High (da Campo Osteria)
“Healthy Eating on a Budget” with nutritionist/author Ronni Julien
“Step into the Molecular Kitchen” with Chef Kurtis Jantz and Chef Chad Galiano (Neomi’s Grill at the Trump Int.)
“Healthy Desserts” with Pastry Chef Malka Espinel

HEART OF A CHEF FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2009 SCHEDULE
Star Chef Line-Up for the Florida Heart Research Institute’s Heart of a Chef Festival April 19

Benefiting and organized by the Florida Heart Research Institute, Heart of a Chef Festival, a fun-filled, family friendly day, jam packed with activities to heighten the awareness and knowledge of heart disease, prevention and heart healthy living, is holding its second annual event on Sunday, April 19 in the Tree Top Ballroom at Jungle Island, from noon – 4:00 p.m.

A homegrown event for locals and ideal for families, couples, singles or groups, attendees of Sunday’s festival will revel in heart-health related activities including restaurant tastings, wine seminars and tastings, children’s activities, cooking demos, and a local celebrity chef cook-off. A great bargain for all, tickets, which include all festival activities, are $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Making the deal even sweeter, the purchase of a HOAC Festival ticket entitles guests to purchase entrance to Jungle Island for the discounted rate of $12 per person. Event sponsors to date include Nespresso, Sonic, Whole Foods Market and MIAMI Modern Luxury. A detailed schedule of HOAC Festival events is below:

Celebrity Chef Cook-off
Emceed by Ralph Pagano of Hell’s Kitchen
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Sandee Birdsong of Top Chef Miami vs Kira Volz of Creek 28 Restaurant
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Jeff McInnis of Top Chef, season 5 and Dilido vs Sean Bernal of Oceanaire
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Winner from each previous round battles it out

Wine Seminars
12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. The Truth behind Rose’s, Vivian Liberman wine professor, Le Cordon Bleu
1:15 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. TBD
2:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Spain’s New Vintages, Barry Alberts

Kid’s Demo and Chef’s Interactive
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Step into the Molecular Kitchen with Chef Kurtis Jantz & Chef Chad Galiano, Paradigm at the Trump International
12:50 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. Kids Demo: Brown Bag Basics – lunches made healthy with Chef Jeff Appelbaum, private chef
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fresh and Easy Italian Salads & Homemade Mozzarella with Chef Ken Lyon of Fratelli Lyonand Chef Seth High of de Campo Osteria
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Healthy Eating on a Budget with Ronnie Julien, Julien Nutrition Institute
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fruit Desserts with Pastry Chef Malka Espinel of Johnny V Las Olas

*Schedule subject to change

For additional information, specific event times or to purchase tickets to the Heart of a Chef Festival on Sunday, April 19, call 305.674.3020 or visit www.heartofachef.org.

Through the mission to stop heart disease through research, education and prevention, the Florida Heart Research Institute has been an independent, non-profit international leader in cardiovascular research and education for over 60 years, employing a unique blend of scientific, clinical and collaborative research. FHRI also strives to benefit the South Florida community by providing free community prevention services such as cardiac screening in underserved and underinsured areas, as well as educational programs to prevent heart disease for all segments of the population, including in the workplace.

Website and Tickets

Aids Walk Miami 4/19/09

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AIDS Walk Miami is one of oldest and largest AIDS walks in the country. This year the walk will benefit Care Resource, Food For Life Network Food Bank, Empower-U and the Center for Positive Connections. All monies raised from this event will benefit both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

As per the current Center for Disease Control fact sheets, Miami-Dade county now ranks #1 with HIV/AIDS infections in the country, followed by Fort Lauderdale. Care Resource currently takes care of over 9000 individuals affected and/or infected with HIV/AIDS by providing medical services, case management, the only South Florida Food Bank for HIV/AIDS individuals and a plethora of other services. Currently Care Resource has over 115 employees.

The course is 3.1 miles (5K) starting and ending outside the Miami Beach Convention Center. Registration begins at 8:00am. The Walk begins promptly at 9:00am. As participants reach the end of the Walk at the Botanical Gardens, a post-walk celebration, sponsored in part by MTV Latin America + Life Project is held to thank everyone.

Donations – Pledges are accepted online, the day of the event, and by mail. Please make checks payable to: Care Resource, 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33137.

Event Location: Botanical Gardens
For a complete line-up of team parties, VIP & Press Receptions and more, visit the schedule of events. Click Here 4/2/2009 – 4/19/2009

Registration and opening ceremonies for AIDS Walk Miami 2009 begin at 8:00am at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens located at 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. The walk begins promptly at 9:00am – Rain or Shine. 4/19/2009 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Join us after the walk for a family-oriented celebration at Botanical Gardens featuring numerous event sponsor booths, complimentary beverages, live entertainment and a whole lot more! 4/19/2009 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Saturday @ Chicago – Matty Irish’s Birthday Bash 4/11/09

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This Saturday our good friend Matty Irish (for those who may know him) is celebrating his birthday. He requested that I throw down some new crunchy beats fresh off the WMC express to delight your feet. Come on down and check out this nice little spot on Washington Ave & 6th on the beach called CHICAGO. We’ll be going all night long!

Come by if you’re free and up for it. Always great to chill and dance and listen to some good beats.

Dance Now Ensemble May Premiere 5/9-10/09

Dance Now! Ensemble and the Miami Dance Festival present Best of Now!
May 9-10, 2009
Byron Carlyle Theatre, Miami Beach
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The Dance Now! Ensemble and the Miami Dance Festival present an exciting season finale in Best of Now! Through its signature contemporary dance movement, eclectic music selection and diverse themes, DNE presents two world premiers from directors, Salterini and Baumgarten and highlights from its repertory. DNE also presents the premiere performance of Josée Garant Dance, Miami’s newest contemporary dance company and winner of the 2008 Miami Dance Fellowship.
Tickets: $25 general; $20 advance; $15 students/seniors; group rates available
Tickets available at: Box Office 305-674-1040, Ticketmaster or www.momentumdance.com
For more information:
www.dancenowmiami.org
info@dancenowmiami.org
305-975-8489

Be Dazzled by Tomorrow’s Dance Stars at Miami City Ballet School’s Student Showcase 5/15-17/09

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MCB School Student Showcase
May 15-17, 2009
See our advanced students perform challenging and exciting works as these young dancers display their talents at our Student Showcase.

Performances are at our intimate studio theater — act now, seating is limited!

Tickets are only $25.

Lynn & Louis Wolfson, II Theatre
Friday, May 15 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm

Rum Renaissance Miami Festival 5/14-17/09

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Rum Renaissance Miami Festival At The Shore Club

Rum is experiencing a Renaissance around the world as more savvy consumers discover the incredible flavors of fine rums from the Caribbean islands and every region of the Americas.

Mark your calendars now for one of the premier international rum events in May as Rum Renaissance Miami presents a unique and exciting celebration of the finest rums in the world, featuring a slew of great VIP parties, an exhibition of the best rums in the world, seminars and workshops, an opportunity to rub shoulders with dignitaries and notable experts, plus a big beach and pool party event celebrating island cultures with live music, great food and an amazing array of tropical libations…

The Location
Rum Renaissance takes place in the sub-tropical wonderland of Miami’s golden beaches at the world famous Morgans Hotel Group resorts on Miami Beach. Experience the Shore Club’s Sky Bar, the Delano’s Florida Room and the Mondrian’s Sunset Lounge, three of Miami Beach’s most exciting hotspots. Sample the world’s finest rums in this magical setting amongst the palm trees, the gentle ocean breezes and the natural beauty of South Florida.

The Grand Tasting Event
The Grand Rum Tasting Exhibition on Saturday, May 16 will include a plethora of fine rums from the Caribbean and beyond. Sample the finest rums from each island, from each category and from each notable brand.

The Celebrity Seminars
Seminars and lectures will be presented by a veritable who’s who list of experts from the rum manufacturing, distilling and blending world, as well as luminaries of the cocktail mixologists universe, offering insightful programs to consumers and members of the trade.

The Rum Tasting Competition
Rum Renaissance is host to Ed Hamilton’s Ministry Of Rum Tasting Competition, where more than one hundred rums from around the world will be judged by an all-star international cast of distillers, mixologists and spirits journalists gathered in Miami Beach.

The VIP Parties
Be there for these very special rum-themed events, hosted by the best rum companies in the world and great locations around Miami Beach, featuring fine rums, great food, music and island culture.

The Tropical Libations
The world’s finest bartenders and mixologists will be in attendance, producing exotic libations with world-class rums to delight and amaze rum enthusiasts.

The Big Beach And Pool Party
On Sunday, May 17, we’ll all gather around the pool at the Shore Club after 2pm to enjoy the sun and fun. Chill out, decompress, mingle with rum experts and enthusiasts from around the world and enjoy living the great rum lifestyle on the beach.

Make plans now to experience Rum Renaissance Festival in Miami — May 14-17, 2009. Purchase tickets online at www.RumRenaissance.com

Hassan Radouane and Luca Fidenzio present Serenity Thursdays @ The Setai 4/9/09

Hassan Radouane and Luca Fidenzio present:
~~~~Serenity Thursdays @ The Setai~~~~
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You are invited to the first dinner party at the Setai this Thursday, a magical venue where the serenity of Asia meets the high energy of SoBE. The Bar & Courtyard will serve sophisticated hawker style stall food, found in Malaysia, Singapore including exquisite Sate, Dim Sum, Spring Rolls, Mee Goreng, Nasi Goreng, and Tandoor items. Guests have the option to enhance each dish by choosing from a stunning selection of trendy and exciting cocktails using natural ingredients. The fine wine list and refreshing “bubbly” selection will assist our guests to “dive” into an unsurpassed al fresco lounge experience. Live entertainment will be available on every other Thursday nights. Our “all around the world ” DJ STEFANO L will be mixing traditional lounge rhythm with newer sounds as the evening progresses into the night.
Dinner Reservations, Table reservations or guest list hassanviphost@gmail.com

Get a Sneak Peek of Miami City Ballet’s Next Season 4/17-18/09

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The Third Open Barre in the Series:
Get an up-close glimpse of Miami City Ballet’s 2009-2010 season with Edward Villella’s jazzy “The Quick Step”, one of the acts from The Neighborhood Ballroom to be featured on Program III and George Balanchine’s enchanting Serenade, slated for our summer tour to the Vail International Dance Festival in Colorado, August 1-3, 2009.

Tickets

Business Buddies @ The Shore Club 4/16/09

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Business Buddies presents a special 20th birthday celebration for Best Buddies
Thursday, April 16, 2009
7 p.m. – 12 a.m. Midnight

The Shore Club
1901 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

$20 Minimum Suggested Donation ($25 at the door) includes:
– 3 hour SELECT OPEN BAR provided by Southern Wine & Spirits from 7:00 to 10:00 PM
– Live ENTERTAINMENT, free limited edition BB20 WRISTBAND, and special guest appearances
– Fashion Trunk Show sponsored by SCOOP
– Special $45 pre fixed menu at AGO in the Shore Club.

Tickets are limited. Register online today at www.bestbuddiesflorida.org/shoreclub

Best Buddies is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Business Buddies is a professional networking group that hosts events to raise awareness and funds for Best Buddies programs in South Florida. For more information please visit www.bestbuddiesflorida.com/businessbuddies or call (305) 374-2233 ext. 309 (Miami) or (954) 449-6522 ext. 201 (Broward)

Exodus – Post Passover Celebration at Townhouse 4/16/09

Hebreproductions in concert with Mark Halberstein, Victoria Martin & David Crystal present: EXODUS
The post-Passover party for all members of the tribe on the swanky roof-top deck of the
Townhouse Hotel
150 20th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Thursday Night, April 16, 2009

www.townhousehotel.com

Start time: 10PM End time: 2AM

Cover: $10 prepaid*
$20 RSVP**
$25 at door
Table reservations available***

Free kosher pizza will be served!

**For general RSVP or to prepay in Miami,
contact Victoria Martin at
torimartin2@yahoo.com

hedkandi Wednesdays – Ladies’ Night 4/8/09

You are cordially invited to
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Ladies Drink FREE from 11:00pm to 12:00am
Fashion Show by L’Arielle
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Come out to HEDKANDI this Wednesday for a new party for those who long
for the days of the Wednesday Night party with great house music with great people all around.
Welcome to the first Hed Kandi Gastro Lounge & Musik Lab in the U.S.! The world’s
most exclusive lounge is now in Miami. A venue that has a destiny to provide
great pleasure and an ambiance that is like no other ever experienced. Hed Kandi
has the world’s best DJs providing the best music and this country’s top chefs
providing the most innovative molecular foods never experienced before in the same venue.
to RSVP

Go Green Fashionista Event Miami Beach 4/18/09

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www.fabcproductions.com

The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
1732-1756 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Fab C. Productions, specializing in themed events and fashion show production, is benefiting “Go Green” awareness by having an event at the beautiful Catalina Hotel in South Beach. The event will be honoring fashions and styles ranging from vintage clothing from Fab Vintage, and jewelry by Belle Pour La Vie, who implements recycled and second hand fabrics and items to create their unique pieces. With the help of “The Editor of Style”, celebrity stylist L. Frager, a fashion show will take place with our mission to have others to be inspired in this new way of style. This event will be a not-for-profit that exists to provide others with another utilizing fashion idea, while lessening their expenses on less eco friendly clothing.

Go Green Fashionista will be an evening of high fashion at its smartest. The beautiful venue, with a view of Miami’s famous nightlife, as well as accented greenery and wonderful décor, will be a place to enjoy wonderful jazz and R&B sounds. Drink specials will be offered from 7-8 following the fashion show at 8pm. Free Entry.

With the support and contributions from local individuals, business, organizations and press, Go Green Fashionista is able to successfully showcase this forthcoming tradition of style. As you can imagine, it takes a great deal of resources to make this an extraordinary event. You’re attendance will be the start in making the difference for our earth.
www.fabcproductions.com

Exxxotica Miami Beach 2009 5/8-10/09

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Exxxotica Miami Beach 2009 Brings More Bang For The Buck!
The Largest Adult-Themed Consumer Show On The East Coast Enters Its Fourth & Biggest Year
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EXXXOTICA Miami Beach 2009 is scheduled for Friday, May 8th through Sunday, May 10th in Hall C of the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach, FL. Hours are Friday from 4PM to 11PM, Saturday, from Noon to 11PM and Sunday from Noon to 7PM. Tickets are $35 for one day and $85 for a three day pass. VIP tickets are $65.00 for a one-day pass and $150.00 for all three days. Twenty-one and over only for VIP.

EXXXOTICA Miami Beach features sexually explicit material and may not be appropriate for some audiences. No one under 18 will be admitted. For advance ticket information or for exhibiting at EXXXOTICA, please visit EXXXOTICAMiami.com.
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The fourth annual installment of EXXXOTICA Miami Beach (presented by Hotmovies.com) lands in South Beach from Friday, May 8th to Sunday, May 10th at the Miami Beach Convention Center. EXXXOTICA promises to make the biggest bang ever with more stars, booths, features, exhibits, contests, and entertainment. Attracting adult superstars like Jesse Jane® and her fellow Digital Playground contract stars, the Vivid Girls, Jenna Haze, Sunny Leone and dozens more, EXXXOTICA is the East Coast’s largest adult-themed consumer show.

The hottest names in the adult industry are scheduled to appear throughout the convention. One spot you can find many of these superstars is at EXXXOTICA’s Fantasy Island (sponsored by Genesis Magazine), featuring Digital Playground contract stars Jesse Jane®, Stoya™ (2009 AVN & XBIZ Best New Starlet), Riley Steele™ and Angelina Armani™. “Fantasy Island” also will present top names in adult such as Jenna Haze (2009 AVN & XBIZ Female Performer of the Year), Teagan Presley (January 2009 Penthouse Pet), Sunny Leone (Vivid Girl and 2003 Penthouse Pet of the Year), the award-winning Lexi Lamour, Joanna Angel, Gina Lynn and Adam & Eve contract stars Bree Olson (2008 Best New Starlet) and Kayden Kross. There will be lots more stars being announced in the coming weeks, so fans are urged to visit EXXXOTICAMiami.com for continual updates.
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Brand new to this year’s EXXXOTICA is industry leader Vivid Entertainment. Superstar and Vivid Girl Savanna Samson will be joined by the studio’s newest faces, Hanna Hilton, Nikki Jayne and Meggan Mallone. The Vivid Girls will be on hand to meet and greet fans, sign autographs and pose for snapshots in one of the largest booths on this year’s show floor.

Growing from last year’s success and with all of the decadence of Miami Beach’s infamous nightlife is the super-sexy Clips4Sale.com VIP Lounge located just off the exhibit floor. This year’s lounge is twice the size of last year’s with an increased number of cash bars pouring top shelf libations. Submerge yourself in endless EXXXOTICA Hotties along with special guest stars, dancing from poles, lounging on the couches and mingling with you, all set to the sounds top guest DJ’s. Couples and single ladies can enjoy an exciting new addition to this year’s VIP experience, The Bedroom. Produced in conjunction with the hottest adult club in South Florida, Miami Velvet, and the largest adult lifestyles website in the country, SDC.com, this ultra VIP area has a totally different vibe. Find an open cabana or cuddle up on one of the many beds as you mingle with other like-minded people. Entrance to “The Bedroom” is available to VIP ticket holding couple and single women only.

EXXXOTICA is celebrating Mother’s Day as only we know how to. On Sunday, May 10th EXXXOTICA is looking for the hottest MILFs in one sexy contest, hosted by the infamous Amy Fisher. She may have attained worldwide infamy as the “Long Island Lolita,” but she is now all grown up and the newest adult film superstar, and Amy is helping us find the sexiest moms we’d like to you-know-what. So if you’re 30 or over and have been referred to as a MILF, come on down and show EXXXOTICA that sexy doesn’t end at motherhood and you could win a grand prize of a trip for two to Jamaica! Amy Fisher will also be exhibiting at her own booth throughout the EXXXOTICA show, so make sure to come down and meet this celebrity gone sexy.

The EXXXOTICA Entertainment Stage will once again be hosted by Dan Diamond, DJ’d by Ryan Smith and will feature popular attractions such as our infamous Ms. EXXXOTICA contest, our all-star porn panels, sexy dancers showing you what they’ve got, and other red-hot stage shows.

List of stars joining the appearance roster at EXXXOTICA Miami Beach 2009 is a who’s who of the adult entertainment industry.
· Sasha Grey (2008 AVN Performer of the Year, star of Steven Soderbergh’s The Girlfriend Experience, Digital Playground’s Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge and Vivid’s Deep Throat reimagining, Throat)
· Eva Angelina (2008 AVN Actress of the Year, star of the highly-nominated E for Eva, LA Direct Models superstar)
· Alexis Texas (Elegant Angel’s Buttwoman, LA Direct Models superstar)
· Kaylani Lei (Wicked Pictures contract star, star of The Wicked, LA Direct Models superstar)
· Lexi Love (Star of over 200 adult films, LA Direct Models superstar)
· Moxxie Maddron (HellHouse Media contract star, nominated adult performer)
· Gianna Lynn (Star of Wicked Pictures’ Operation Tropical Stormy and SkinWorxxx’s Sun Goddess: Malibu, seen on “Miami Ink”)
· Sunny Lane (Winner of “Best Anal Scene” for 2009, as seen on HBO’s “Cathouse” and ABC “Primetime,” appearing for HotMovies.com)
· Ron Jeremy (Adult industry legend, appearing for HotMovies.com)
· Taylor Wane (Adult industry legend, former Penthouse Pet)
· Courtney Cummz (Zero Tolerance contract star, star of Roller Dollz)
· Flower Tucci (Multiple award-winning adult superstar)
· Roxy Reynolds (Award-winning contract performer for Black Ice)
· Candace Von
· Britany Pierce, Kitty Bella, Bonny Skye & Cheyenne Cooper (Appearing with Cezar Capone)
· Nadia Nitro (Appearing with Xcitement Magazine)

VIVID ENTERTAINMENT MAKES EXXXOTICA MIAMI BEACH DEBUT
ADULT INDUSTRY LEADER WILL EXHIBIT AT THE LARGEST ADULT-THEMED CONSUMER SHOW ON THE EAST COAST FOR THE FIRST TIME

MIAMI, (March 5, 2009) – Vivid Entertainment, the world’s leading adult film studio, will join the three-day party at the East Coast’s largest adult-themed consumer show, when EXXXOTICA Miami Beach lands in South Beach on Friday, May 8th to Sunday May 10th at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Five of the famous Vivid Girls are scheduled to appear at EXXXOTICA Miami Beach 2009 presented by Hotmovies.com, It is the first time Vivid has exhibited at the sexy South Beach extravaganza and it follows a successful appearance at EXXXOTICA’s popular New York area headline-making event last September. Vivid will be a sponsor the Miami event and the Vivid Girls will be signing autographs and meeting fans at booth # 309.

The internationally famous Vivid Girls who are scheduled to appear are Savanna Samson, Nikki Jayne, Hanna Hilton and Meggan Mallone at one of the show’s largest exhibits. Sunny Leone will also be appearing at the show’s popular “Fantasy Island” star attraction.

“We were all delighted with how well organized and well attended the New York area show was. Fans and exhibitors alike had a great time and so we’re all looking forward to Miami,” said Marci Hirsch, V.P. Production for Vivid.

Vivid is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and continues to make adult and mainstream news as the world’s leading producer of high-quality erotic movies. Vivid has led the adult industry to an unprecedented level of mainstream media acceptance. The company recently released “Faithless,” an adult movie starring Kelli McCarty, the former Miss USA and cast member of the hit soap opera, “Passions.” Under the Vivid-Celeb imprint Vivid has also released best-selling celebrity sex tapes starring such personalities as Pamela Anderson, Kim Kardashian and Ray J and Jimi Hendrix, among others. The company also received world wide press coverage recently for its offer of up to $1-million to “Octomom” Nadya Suleman to appear in a single movie.

Vivid’s third reality TV series “Deeper Throat” is currently featured on the Showtime network and is about the company’s behind-the-scenes adventures to remake the adult film classic “Deep Throat.” COMPANY’S BEHIND-THE-SCENES ADVENTURES to remake the adult film classic “Deep Throat.”

Vivid Girl Savanna Samson is considered a super star in the adult industry. She is a multi-award winning actress and accomplished entrepreneur. Savanna has also been a frequent guest on “The Howard Stern Show,” as well as on “Saturday Night Live.” She has received extended press coverage with her line of fine wines and has written a sex advice column for Men’s Fitnesss magazine as well as for the 30-million members of AdultFriendFinder. She is the co-author of the HarperCollins/Regan Books title “How to Have a XXX Sex Life” and her first album with Koch Records will debut in July, 2009.

Vivid Girl Sunny Leone will also be signing at EXXXOTICA’s “Fantasy Island” attraction which features many of the top stars in adult. Sunny is a former Penthouse Pet of the Year who earlier this year launched her own production company Sunlust Pictures. She also starred in the Fox Reality Channel’s series, “My Bare Lady 2: Open for Business.”

Vivid Girls Meggan Mallone, Nikki Jayne and Hanna Hilton are among the hottest new stars in the adult world and have been featured on the covers of the leading men’s magazines in addition to starring in chart-topping Vivid DVD releases and all three will be on hand to sign autographs and pose for photos for EXXXOTICA attendees.

Vivid and their contract stars will also be participating in many of EXXXOTICA’s festivities over the weekend, including the show’s much-talked about adult star panel discussions, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Porn…, and the “EXXXOTICA Sinema” where some of Vivid’s top films, past, present and future, will be screened.

Starving Angels Open Friday @ SoBe Music Institute 4/17/09

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SoBe Institute of the Arts (SoBe Arts)
Friday, April 17, 2009 8:00pm – 10:00pm
2150 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
info@sobemusic.org

“STARVING ANGELS” (CONCERT)

SoBe Arts String Quartet & Child Soloist

Gygory Ligeti – “Lux Aeterna” (arr. str. qt.)

James Tenney – “Quintext I” (arr. str. qt)

a. Recent Thoughts for Morton Feldman
b. Clouds for Iannis Zenakis
c. A Choir of Angels for Carl Ruggles
d. Parabolas and Hyperbolas for Edgar Varese
e. Spectra for Charlemagne Palestine

John Cage – “String Quartet in 4 Parts” (str. qt.)

Carson Kievman – “Starving Angels” (str. qt. & child soloist)

April 17, 2009 8:00PM – followed by reception w/ artists
Free & Open to the Public (donations accepted)

Dog Eat Dog (Perro come perro) 4/5-6/09

05 SUN, 06 MON
7pm & 9pm:
An MBC Premiere HD DIGITAL Presentation!
In collaboration with Emerging Pictures
Miami HD Theatrical Premiere!
Dog Eat Dog (Perro come perro)
Directed by Carlos Moreno/Colombia/2008
With Eusebio Benitez, Oscar Borda
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Dog Eat Dog, a tale of double-crosses and retribution is Colombia’s official entry to the Academy Awards for Best Foreign-Language Film. El Orejon is an agoraphobic crime boss who lives surrounded by telescopes in a luxury high-rise apartment in the center of Cali, Colombia. When his godson is killed he asks a voodoo priestess to avenge the murder by casting a deadly spell on the shooter, Eusebio. Miles away, Victor is hired by the boss to carry out a job, but makes a disastrous decision to break the sacred law of the crime world and keeps the cash for himself. As the stash of money passes from hand to hand, who will have the wits to be the last one standing?
WINNER: Gramado Film Festival Best Director, Best Actor, Best Cinematography
Guadalajara Mexican Film Festival Best Actor
Official Selection: Sundance Film Festival, Miami Int. Film Festival
“Dog Eat Dog” is a very funny film, not in the traditional devices of the one-liner and wisecracks, but in a more subtle language of facial expressions. The slow but confident pace, which is engaging and tense, is unusual in a film of its type and gives lie to just how boring the frantic editing of recent thrillers has become.”-Quiet Earth
For tickets click HERE

Miami Fashionscape by Gen Art 4/14/09

A Celebration of Innovative Miami Fashion
Tuesday, April 14 9:00pm – Midnight
VIP Private Preview: 9:00pm-10:00pm
General Viewing: 10:00pm-12:00am
Delano *Use 17th Street Entrance
1685 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka

Sounds by DJ Ryan Evans

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Gen Art will present FASHIONscape, a celebration of innovative Miami fashion, at the iconic Delano Orchard and Pool. This inaugural event will feature the latest collections from two of Miami’s rising designers through live model vignettes in dramatic installations conceptualized by each designer. This unique format allows the designers to create a cohesive mood and environment for their looks and allows the audience to get an up-close and intimate view of the designer’s vision.

Featured Designers:
Claudiae
John David Collection

Set Design Producer:
David Glass

Gen Art fashion shows have launched now prominent names such as Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor, Rami Kashou, Eduardo Lucero, Geren Ford, Katy Rodriguez, Vena Cava, and many more.

More Info and Tickets

Post WMC Wrap-Up Party TONIGHT 4/3/09

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Please join me as we hold our first annual Post-WMC Wrap up Party AND celebrate well-known Miami scene photographer Dan Vidal’s 30th birthday tonight at the Shelborne Lounge! We intend to gush and gab about the parties, people, photos, bitches, boys, music and dancing that went down this WMC. Vote for your favorites (and least favorites), complain to the bday boy about his photo taking/Mod skills, or just plain drink.

It’s a WMC 09 wrap up, tell all and drink all from 6pm-1am – soundtrack provided by DJ Soozin, including some hot new tracks she scored last week.

Great vibe, never a cover, $2 parking 3 blocks north at Collins and 23rd for MB residents.

FREE APPETIZERS AND $6 STOLIS FOR HAPPY HOUR!!!

*Deco Fridays*
6pm-1am
Shelborne Hotel Lounge
1801 Collins Ave.

[The lounge is straight back and to the left of the main lobby corridor]
Contact: Miguel Contreras 305-531-1271

The official launch party of La Folie Fridays 4/3/09

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The la Folie family in association with MAGMIAMI cordially invites you to the official launch party of La Folie Fridays at La Folie D’Amour

Musical Journey Provided By: Dj David G (open Format) -Main Room
Dj Justine Sheppard – Garden Terrace

Please rsvp,Tables are very limited.Call 9549400939
21+ Dress To Impress.
To be on the guest list please send us an email Guestlist@magmiami.com

La Folie D’Amour
655 Washington ave Miami Beach

www.MAGMIAMI.com

DJ Le Spam & More The 11th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival 4/4/09

Saturday – April 4th – DJ LE SPAM & MORE
The 11th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival
North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, MIAMI BEACH
6 pm

More info:
Community Artist & Culture presents
The 11th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival
With Jan Sebon & Kazak International, Morikeba Kouyate, Grupo Embalo, and
DJ Le Spam. Live painting by artist LEBO
Saturday, April 4th, 6:00pm – 10:30pm
North Beach Band Shell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Info: (786) 218-6854 or www.communityartsandculture.org
$7.00 general admission, $50 VIP , children 12 and under are free

Another grand opening for Segafredo Espanola 4/6/09

You are invited to our Grand Opening Party! Monday April 06, 08pm

Please join next monday April 06, us as we introduce our newest location on Española Way.

We will have open bar from 8:00pm to 10:00 pm, along with Hors d’ouvres and Segafredo “goodie bags”

All this while we listen to the music of our own celebrity DJ,Stefano Ravasini!

Please RSVP to Events@verestaurants.com
GRAND OPENING PARTY, SEGAFREDO ESPAÑOLA WAY
“Next MONDAY APRIL 06! Join us as we officially introduce our newest location.”

This event is planned to start at 8:00 pm on Apr 6, 2009 at Segafredo Española Way.

Full Moon Drum Circle 4/8/09

* FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE *
The April full moon is the “Full Pink Moon.” Apparently, it had something to do with grass glowing pink under the light of April’s full moon, but personally I think these moon-naming folk just used the wrong mushrooms to make their tea that year.
We will be firedancing and drumming under that pinky moon for all to enjoy.
Thursday, April 8, 2009
79th And Collins Avenue, Ocean’s edge.
9pm – 12am or later. Family Friendly until 10:30
performers begin at 10… ish.
WHAT TO BRING:
* blankets * snacks/drinks * musical instruments * dancing gear * friends * families * layers of clothing * cameras * good cheer *
IMPORTANT:
1. Be very quiet as you approach/leave the beach, residents live nearby and noisy pedestrians encourage noise complaints to the police.
2. Leave the beach as you find it, trash-free.

Japanese Spring Festival at Miami Beach Botanical Garden 4/5/09

Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Presents: Japanese Spring Festival
Sunday, April 5
1PM to 3PM
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The Annual Japanese Spring Festival at Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a fun family day, co-sponsored by the office of the Japanese Consulate in Miami with festivities that include origami arts, kite making, crafts and entertainment. A sampling of sushi is sponsored by Sushi Maki Restaurant. Free and open to the public.

Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.mbgarden.org

Concert V Of The 2009 New Music Miami Iscm Festival 4/4/09

PERFORMANCE
Saturday, April 4, 2:30pm
CONCERT V OF THE 2009 NEW MUSIC MIAMI ISCM FESTIVAL—Join guest composer Ana Laura for a pre-performance talk, followed by a concert of new music from the Americas featuring the Amernet String Quartet with guest guitarist Jaime Marques from Mexico. Works by Ana Laura (Mexico), Steve Gerber (USA), and Orlando Jacinto García (Cuba/USA) are featured. For more information: contact the FIU Box office at 305.348.0496 or visit the festival’s website at http://music.fiu.edu. Free.

The Wolf Pack Gives Back: We Want You 4/23/09

THE WOLF PACK GIVES BACK: WE WANT YOU!
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PUBLIC TALK
Thursday, April 23, 7pm
Calling all socially conscious individuals to kick off The Wolfsonian’s community service networking group, Wolf Pack Gives Back. Make friends and help Miami. The launch begins with a talk about community action by Ted Baker, a landscape architect and retired FIU professor, followed by a screening of the documentary Eden’s Lost and Found—Philadelphia (2006, USA, Harry Wiland, 57 min, English, color, DVD). Learn how community-based volunteer groups in Philadelphia bettered their community despite budget cuts. For more information and service dates, see upcoming events below. Free.

Opening Reception For From Miami With Love 4/17/09

Friday 17 April
7:00 pm

OPENING RECEPTION FOR FROM MIAMI WITH LOVE

Some of the earliest pioneers in the rediscovery and renovation of Miami Beach’s Art Deco buildings in the 1980s and 90s were gay artists and designers. Having found inexpensive work and living spaces, they were inspired by the dazzling tropical light and growing diversity of South Beach to create art expressing homoerotic themes.

The exhibition From Miami With Love includes works by some of these local artists, as well as from gay and lesbian artists worldwide. The exhibit has been organized by the Cultural Center of Spain (CCE), as a part of a traveling contemporary art show entitled Historias de Amor (Love Stories), a selection of more than 50 pieces from Colección Visible, a Spanish foundation that has been working for years in creating a gay-oriented art collection. The foundation’s objective is to create a gay art museum in Spain where works by the most relevant 20th Century artists could be presented, and to highlight the role on homosexuals in contemporary art.

In addition to the exhibit, CCE and Hardcore will offer several parallel activities to the 2009 Miami Beach Gay Pride, including the special preview of the Spanish musical Tómbola by Marisol, at the Miami Beach Cinematheque, a Spanish gay film series, and a roundtable for gay activists and experts in contemporary art on the importance of art in the fight for homosexual rights to be held in the Bass Museum.

The exhibit will be open weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm until the end of April. Free admission.

Location: Art Deco Education Center at Historic City Hall, 1130 Washington Av, Miami Beach
Information: 305-672-2014

Heineken TransAtlantic Festival :: Aterciopelados, Ximena Sarinana, Javier Garcia, CuCu Diamantes and more 4/17,18,24,25/09

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The Rhythm Foundation Presents
HEINEKEN
TransAtlantic Festival

The Heineken TransAtlantic Festival launch party is this Thursday, featuring Zizek (ZZK Records, Buenos Aires)

Coming to North Beach Bandshell:
Aterciopelados (Colombia), Curumin (Brazil), Ximena Sariñana (Mexico), Javier Garcia (Miami), Budos Band (NYC, Daptone Records), CuCu Diamantes (Yerba Buena), Rachel Goodrich (Miami), Tinariwen (Mali), DJ Da Lua (Bossacucanova, Brazil)

More info + tickets: www.TransAtlanticFestival.com

Martini Tuesdays at the Shore Club 3/31/09

Martini Tuesdays is a weekly cocktail party that meets at a different fabulous South Beach venue every Tuesday at 9pm. Now in its 8th year, Martini Tuesdays is a great night for networking and meeting new friends. There is never a cover charge.
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This Week’s Location: 3.31.09
The Shore Club
Red Room
1901 Collins Avenue
305.695.3100
www.shoreclub.com

Martini of the Week:
Huckleberrytini $8
Made with 44 North Huckleberry Vodka, Simple Syrup and Lemon Juice, muddled Raspberries and Blueberries.

See Photos from Martini Tuesdays

Setai Thursdays events from Luca Fidenzio 4/2/09

The Setai every thursday “Where you should go thursdays”
L&H MIAMI GROUP
Party – Cocktail Party
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 9:00pm-1:00am
The Setai
2001 Collins avenue
Miami Beach, FL
hassanviphost@gmail.com
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L&H Miami Group (Luca Fidenzio& Hassan) invite you to:
Setai Thursdays Dinner Party From 9pm-1am
The Bar & Courtyard will serve sophisticated hawyer stall food, found in Malaysia, Singapore including exquisite Satey, Dim Sum, Spring Rolls, Mee Goreng, Nasi Goreng, and Tandoor items.
Guests have the option to enhance each dish by choosing from a stunning selection of trendy and exciting cocktails using natural ingredients.
Our fine wine list and refreshing “bubbly” selection will assist our guests to “dive” into an unsurpassed al fresco lounge experience.
Live entertainment will be available on every other Thursday nights. Our “all around the world ” DJ STEFANO L will be mixing traditional lounge rhythm with newer sounds as the evening progresses into the night.
To rsvp/Tables/Dinner reservations please Text Hassan at 786.512.4488 or hassanviphost@gmail.com
Setai.com
2001 Collins Avenue Miami Beach FL 33139

Metro 1 Gateway to Green 4/7-8/09

Gateway to Green 04.07.09 – 04.08.09

Mayor Manny Diaz cordially invites you to attend the City of Miami’s first Green Vendor Fair

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with confirmed keynote speaker Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC President

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Location: Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, Florida 33132
Time/Date: 9AM-5PM | 04.08.09

Registration Fee: $35.00 (discounts available for students) Click here to purchase admission tickets.

About: Hosted by the City of Miami – Mayor Manny Diaz cordially invites you to attend the City of Miami’s first Green Vendor Fair w/ keynote speaker USGBC President Rick Fedrizzi

•Connect with green building professionals
•Learn about green building products and services
•Listen to presentations by renowned speakers & industry experts
•Engage through unique networking opportunities

Registration includes:
Continental Breakfast
Lunch
Parking Pass
Access to Exhibitor Hall & Banyan Room on April 8

TO PURCHASE ADMISSION TICKETS, PLEASE CLICK HERE

For more information click here or please contact:
Susie Glass, Gateway to Green Committee Member
Director Metro 1 GBRC
Metro 1 Properties, 120 NE 27 Street #200
Miami, Florida 33137, 305.571.9991 sglass@metro1properties.com

Sonia Succar, Environmental Outreach Liaison
Office of Sustainable Initiatives | City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Ave., 5th Floor | Miami, FL 33130
P: 305.416.1601, F: 305.416.1505

Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center Website

WMC – Nikki Beach This Saturday w/ Nicky & Paris Hilton 3/28/09

Two Mundos Magazine, Swank Entertainment & Groove Cruise Present:

Winter Music Conference Paradise @ Nikki Beach
Hosted by Nicky & Paris Hilton
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
1pm -5am
Nikki Beach – One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

Tickets

Artist Line Up: Matisyahu (Live Performance – Reggae) // Anthony Attalla [USA] // Donald Glaude [USA] // DJ Scotty Boy [USA] // Amin Golestan [Dubai] // Ivano Bellini [USA] // The Big Bounce (Brendan O’hara & Komakazie) [USA] // Afro Beta [USA] – LIVE Performance – Ultra Festival Performers // Roger M. [USA] // Nathan Scott [USA] // Lissat & Voltaxx [GER] // Matt-e-Love [USA] // Scooter and Lavelle [USA] // DJ Frances [USA] // Lance Blaise aka Tattoo Detectives [USA] // Noronha & Dupre [Brazil] // Petrae Foy [UK] // Roger Lyra & Rodrigo Vieira [Brazil] // Boris Gluck (DC/USA)

Fashion Show by Betty Bangs & Red Carter

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An Evening of Rumi’s Poetry with Music and Sacred Whirling 4/4/09

April 4, Sat. 8pm
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Jelaluddin Rumi, a 13th century mystical poet, has been America’s best-selling poet for many years.
His books have sold more than a million copies in the U.S. Rumi’s universal legacy – through his personal life, writings, and practices – is to live in peace, to serve the highest calling, to celebrate diversity, and to love all.

Hear the poetry of Rumi, dramatically spoken live by Peter Rogen in English and Amir Vahab in Farsi, accompanied by three wonderful Sufi musicians: Arsalaan playing the nay flute and harp, Osiris on frame drum and other percussions, and Amir on nay flute, tanbour, and drums. The music of the nay flute and tanbour is improvised (“taksim”) in the authentic Turkish and Persian styles. The musicians may also provide spontaneous Sufi chanting to accompany some of the poems.

EVENT INFO:
LOCATION: 4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, 33140
COST: $20 adults & $15 seniors/students/online
Click here, scroll down to Rumi Night to purchase tickets

WMC – Platino Penthouse @ The Sagamore hosted by Paul Oakenfold in Miami 3/27/09

Platino Penthouse @ The Sagamore hosted by Paul Oakenfold in Miami
Friday 03.27.2009 @ 9:00pm
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Venue: Sagamore Hotel
944 magazine and Jose Cuervo are inviting tastemakers and music junkies to enjoy the good life at the pop-up Platino Penthouse at one of South Beach’s chicest boutique hotels, the Sagamore. Kicking off the 2009 Winter Music Conference, the exclusive event will be hosted by one of the world’s most recognized DJs and producers, Paul Oakenfold, with entertainment by DJ Enferno.

RSVP

WMC Pure Behrouz @ Groove Jet 3/28/09

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Coast to coast, Behrouz has been moving & shaking North America with his “Pure Behrouz” Shows. A staple in San Fran with his Award nominated residency @ Ruby Sky, he’s also racked up frequent flyer miles to NYC, becoming a favorite @ Super-club Pacha & Cielo. Across the Canadian border, he’s pushed Stereo in Montreal past it’s limits with his 11-hour sets & performed at private events for Cirque du Soleil founder, Guy Laliberte. Overseas, Ibiza is practically his 2nd home, playing @ DC-10, Amnesia & Space regularly, as well as Redlight in Paris.

This WMC Saturday, March 28th 2009, Biz Martinez & Behrouz revive a WMC legend… Groove Jet returns for a 5th Annual “Pure Behrouz!” A legendary venue in Miami Nightlife throughout the 90’s, Groove Jet was home to some of the most memorable WMC moments & artists including Tenaglia, Sasha & Digweed, etc. See & hear Behrouz glide and slice thru genres of EDM in an exclusive WMC 7-hour showcase ranging from deep house to techno at one of Miami’s historic WMC indoor/outdoor venues. Reply or Email Biz.Martinezyahoo.com to get on the Guest list or Get Your Behrouz @ Groove Jet Tickets here!

Download Music: Last Year’s “Pure Behrouz” WMC 2008 live from Mokai
Read a relevant Danny Tenaglia interview… DT speaks about WMC, Groove Jet & more here.
Event info & Vip Table Reservations call 305.322.0583.
Groove Jet: 323 23rd St. Miami Beach, Fl.
This invitation was sent by Biz Martinez

L’Aperitivo in Citta at Gansevoort South 4/2/09

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It’s time to take a short trip to Sardinia…
Join us at the Gansevoort South for a social evening of networking and fashion and let the relaxing and inviting ambience of the pool plaza bewitch you.

An informal fashion show by Curve will open this enchanting and promising evening.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres & welcome drink |Full cash bar available
Entrance fees: IACC Members FREE | Non-members: $10.00
Special Valet parking @ $15 for IACC Guest

RSVP by March 31 to tanti@iacc-miami.com or 305-577-9868

The Setai transforms into Hotel Costes with DJ Stephane Pompougnac & Marc Ricci 3/27/09

The Setai in association with French Touch Production present Parisian Night At Hotel Costes
Friday March 27th 2009 9PM to 2AM
featuring the sounds of Stephane Pompougnac and Marc Ricci
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Kindly rsvp to Setairsvp@ghmamericas.com

table reservations strongly suggested by calling 3055206400 bottle tables starting at $250

proper attire strongly encouraged

In the courtyard at The Setai
2001 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach

Fruit Cocktail Comedy Show 4/17/09

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Kick off Miami Beach Gay Pride weekend with Fruit Cocktail, a high-octane comedy extravaganza featuring hilarious comics Wendy Ho, Chantal Carrere, Jackie Monahan, Jason Scarlotti, Michelle Buteau, Danny Leary in a special “one night only” performance. Ticket prices range from $28 to $75 for VIP tickets that include a pre-show cocktail reception at the Van Dyke Café. All net proceeds benefit the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force and SAVE Dade. For more information and tickets, go to: www.fruitcocktaillounge.com

Rubyy Blood Orange Energy Drink at Miami Fashion Week 3/25-28/09

We’re excited to announce that designer Richie Rich and his posse will be staying up all night at Miami Fashion Week this weekend with a little help from Rubyy Blood Orange Energy Drink!

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Not only is Richie Rich pouring Rubyy backstage for models, press and VIPs during his show Fri. night, but Rubyy will also be stirred into specialty cocktails in all VIP cabanas at the uber-chic Fashion Week afterparty at the Cabanas at Fontainebleau. Rubyy’s life-quenching, refreshing citrus taste is punctuated with a smooth energy boost that tastes great mixed with vodka, gin, tequila, champagne…the cocktail possibilities are endless!

Ultra-exclusive and sipped by A-listers and celebs on both coasts, Rubyy Blood Orange Energy Drink launched in L.A. in late 2008, and rolled out in Miami soon thereafter. The first luxury energy drink targeted to stylish, sophisticated tastemakers, Rubyy is served at Miami hotspots including Prime 112, Shore Club, The Tides, the Raleigh Hotel, DeVito’s and the soon-to-open W Hotels in South Beach and Fort Lauderdale. In L.A. and NYC, it’s been spotted at private parties for Prince, Kanye West and Christian Siriano.

New World Symphony Side By Side Free Concert 4/4/09

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Saturday, April 4
7:30 PM
Lincoln Theatre
FREE, ticket required

Watch our NWS Fellows share the stage with South Florida’s most talented young artists: high-schoolers from the Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties! NWS Conducting Fellow Edward
Abrams will conduct audience favorites such as Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Prokofiev’s demanding Lt. Kijé
Suite and Márquez’s immensely popular Danzón No. 2.This is one concert you won’t want to miss! In a special treat, cellist and Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner Anna Maria Litvenenko will perform the first movement of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto.

Get your ticket! Click here to reserve your seat today!

Carolina Sardi Exhibit & Tango Performance 3/27/09

Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Presents: Urban Nature
an outdoor sculpture exhibit by Carolina Sardi

Opening Reception
Friday, March 27 from 5 to 9PM
Free & open to the public

Special guest performance by Ray Sullivan and Soledad Centurion Yedro
(From The Miami Contemporary Dance company)

The Urban Nature exhibition includes seven outdoor sculptures produced by Carolina Sardi from 1995 to 2008. Steel is transformed into flowing and organic pieces which blend into the tropical foliage of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden

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Sculptures courtey of PanAmerican Art Projects

Sculptures will be exhibited at the Garden until May 31

Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Cenmter Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.mbgarden.org
305-673-7256 Ext 206

These programs are made possible with the support of the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Miami Beach Department of Tourism and Cultural Development, Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners.

WMC – Aquabooty Events 3/24-28/09

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AQUABOOTY & THE LOUD MINORITY
FULL WMC LINEUP 2009

OutLoud Gets Large!
Tuesday Mar 24th at 9:00PM
Talent: Roy Davis Jr., Vikter Duplaix, Samantha James, Chuck Love, Jon Cutler, Jask, Scott Wozniak & Lady D.
Venue: SoBe Live
Address: 1203 Washington Avenue
Time: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Presented by: Large Music, Outloud Agency Group, Aquabooty Miami
Admission: $20.00
WMC Badge Policy: Half-price with WMC Badge
Details: Large Music and OutLoud Agency team up this year with Aquabooty to present a dynamic WMC opening night event.
Not to be missed!

Shifted & Purple Music… Go Live!
Wednesday Mar 25th at 6:00PM
Talent: Jay-J, Jamie Lewis, Ron Carroll, Chuck Love, Random Soul, Scott Wozniak, Michelle Shaprow, Mona Lisa & Swaylo, Yogi & Husky, Big Brooklyn Red.
Turntables on the Hudson, Nickodemus, Mariano, Sabo, Mad Mats, J-Boogie, Greyboy, Rob Paine
+ special guest live performances.
Venue: Skybar @ the Shore Club
Address: 1901 Collins Avenue
Time: 6:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Admission: $20.00
Details: Go Live… is focused on DJ sets combined with special live performances.
Some of the biggest dance floor hits of past years Go Live under the stars w/ guest musicians and vocalists!
+ NYC’s long running Turntables on the Hudson party joins California soul stars, J-Boogie and Dj Greyboy in the Red Room.

Jazzanova vs. Bugz In The Attic
Wednesday Mar 25th at 9:00PM
Talent: Jazzanova, Bugz In The Attic, Roland Appel, Ben Westbeech, Clara Hill, Trusme and Isoul8 + very special guests and live pa’s.
Venue: Sobe Live
Address: 1203 Washington Avenue
Time: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Presented by: Sonar Kollektiv, Kimco & Aquabooty
Admission: $20.00
Details: From Berlin, DJ/Production dons Jazzanova join West London massive Bugz In The Attic for their yearly WMC throwdown.
Expect loads of breakout tracks, surprise special guests & live performances.

Buzzin Fly vs. Diynamic Music
Thursday Mar 26th at 6:00PM
Talent: Ben Watt, Ewan Pearson, Solomun, Justin Martin, Stimming, H.O.S.H., Will Saul, Mike Monday.
Venue: Sky Bar @ The Shore Club
Address: 1901 Collins Avenue
Time: 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Presented by: Buzzin’ Fly & The Loud Minority
Admission: $20.00
Pre-sale: http://www.clubzone.com/me/aquabooty
Details: Ben Watt’s Buzzin’ Fly returns to South Beach for another Conference highlight.
This year they take over the Shore Club poolside for a special sunset party, joined by Hamburg’s red hot Diynamic Music!

Objektivity All-Stars: The Martinez Brothers, Dennis Ferrer & Friends
Thursday Mar 26th at 9:00PM
Talent: Dennis Ferrer, The Martinez Brothers, Karizma, Argy, Filsonik, and special guests.
Venue: Sobe Live
Address: 1203 Washington Avenue
Time: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Presented by: Objektivity, Aquabooty
Admission: $20.00
Pre-sale: http://www.clubzone.com/me/aquabooty
Details: The WMC 2008 Objektivity party was one of the most talked about, out of control parties of the WMC. Jam packed and crawlin’ up the walls!
Dennis Ferrer, breakout superstars TMB + special guests. This will sell out.. presale tickets recommended!

Miami Gets Deep 2009
Friday Mar 27th at 10:00PM
Talent: Room 1: Marques Wyatt, Quentin Harris, Rocco, Big C. Room 2: Nickodemus, Rich Medina, Joplin.
Venue: Heathrow Lounge
Address: 681 Washington Avenue
Time: 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Presented by: Deep-LA, Aquabooty, Fusicology
Admission: $20.00
Details: DEEP… where house lives!
Marques Wyatt and friends bring LA’s Famous DEEP party back to Miami once again for their annual WMC highlight.

The Windish Agency, Definitive & Made to Play present…
Friday Mar 27th at 6pm
Talent:
Poolside 6pm – 2am
Dj Hell, A-Trak, The Juan Maclean, Devlin & Darko, DJ Mehdi, Drop The Lime, Flosstradamus, Mattie Safer, The Rapture DJ¹s, Radio Slave, Rusko, Sascha Funke, Toddla T
+ Surprise special guests
Terrace 6pm – 10pm, Definitive Presents…
John Acquaviva, Olivier Giacomotto, Jan Van Lier, Matt Herdmann
Red Room 10pm – 5am, Made To Play Presents…
Jesse Rose, Solid Groove, Heidi, Zombie Disco Squad, Oliver $, Idiotproof
Venue: Skybar @ the Shore Club
Address: 1901 Collins Avenue
Time: 6:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Presented by: Windish Agency, Definitive, Made To Play, The Loud Minority
Admission: $20.00
Pre-sale: http://www.clubzone.com/me/aquabooty
Details: The mighty Windish Agency brings an all-star line up with their official WMC showcase.
Joined by Definitive and Made To Play. With top secret, super surprise guests (we’d tell you… but we’d have to kill you) and live performances.

Aquabooty | Miami vs NYC | Innervisions | Jump n Funk
Saturday Mar 28th at 6:00PM
Talent: Jazzanova (Sundown set), Innervisions (8pm-2am)
Dj Harvey, Dixon, Ame, Henrik Schwarz (live), Marcus Worgull, Alex from Tokyo,
Jump N’Funk (6pm-12am) w/ Rich Medina, Dj Kemit & special guests.
Dhm, Aquabooty NYC (Late Night Lounge)
Big Brooklyn Red (live), Greg Cuoco, Terron Darby, Brian Tappert, Oscar P, Eric Kupper
+ very special guests & live performers
Venue: Skybar @ the Shore Club
Address: 1901 Collins Avenue
Time: 6:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Presented by: Aquabooty, Innervisions, Jump N’ Funk, Traxsource.com, Fusicology
Admission: $20.00
Pre-sale: http://www.clubzone.com/me/aquabooty
Details: Aquabooty… Miami’s Infamous long running deep dance party brings the goods on their home turf.
Along with Berlin’s mighty Innervisions label, Rich Medina’s famous Jump N’ Funk party, Aqua-booty NYC Late night record release party, Dj Harvey exclusive + special surprise guests.

WMC -Saturday 28 DJmag @ The Shelborne Pacha Ibiza and SASHA 3/28/09

Saturday March 28, 2008 RECESSION SESSIONS DJMAG @ THE SHELBORNE DAY AND NIGHT
PACHA IBIZA presents Jazzy Jeff, Kaz James, Kurd Maverick, Mark Farina, Mark Knight, Mo FUNK, Sander Kleinenberg, Sarah Main, Simon Dunmore, Todd Terry, Wally Lopez and GOLDFISH LIVE
OPEN FORMAT THE PARTY of all parties continues
Sponsored by Hawaiian Tropics, Sex Drive Energy Drink
The Perfect VIP LOUNGE for Table and Cabana Service: Shine@shelborne.com sponsored by Perfect Vodka
tickets: wantickets.com/shelborne clubtickets.com/shelborne or residentadvisor.net/shelborne
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Reduced Day and night ticket also available as part of our RECESSION SESSIONS Special

SHINE PRESENTS SASHA Exclusive Solo Set opening set by KOS 10PM -7AM EXTENDED HOURS
wantickets.com/shelborne clubtickets.com/shelborne & residentadvisor.net/shelborne
THE PERFECT VIP LOUNGE Table service: shine@shelborne.com sponsored by PERFECT VODKA
sponsors Sex Drive Energy Drink, Ed Hardy Champagne for DJmag @ The Shelborne
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1801 Collins Ave. Miami Beach FL 33139
Winter Music Conference 2009

WMC 2009 At La FOLIE- Fab.Fire + Mark Brown presents CR2 5 yr Anniversary + Nic Fanciulli presents Saved 3/25-28/09

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LA FOLIE WMC WEEK 2009
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25th 10pm
Audiophile, Beto Anspach, Luiz Fleury, Paulo Cardoso, Tatanka, Javier, Yigit Marcus Aral, Joann Jimenez invite you to
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Limited amount of pre-sales tickets available. Click here to buy.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 26th 10pm
Mark Brown presents CR2 “LIVE & DIRECT”
WMC WEEK 2009 5th BIRTHDAY PARTY
MARK BROWN • KURD MAVERICK • ARNO COST & NORMAN DORAY • HARRY “CHOO CHOO” ROMERO & JOSE NUNEZ
DJ WADY & PATRICK M • STEVE MAC
Limited amount of pre-sales tickets available. Click here to buy.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 28th 10pm
NIC FANCIULI presents SAVED
ADAM BEYER • SHLOMI ABER • JOEL MULL • MATT NORDSTROM • STEVE MAC
VERY SPECIAL UNANNOUNCED GUEST
Limited amount of pre-sales tickets available. Click here to buy.

655 Washington Ave
Miami Beach

For table reservations, please call 702-241-6646
For info, email WMC@LaFolieMiami.com

WMC – Hed Kandi Lounge Presents This Year’s Winter Music Conference 2009 Line-up 3/24-27/09

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Twisted beats will fill your bones this spectacular night!
Marco Carola / Paco Osuna / Andres Amadeus / Dj Kam / Uma K
MARCO CAROLA and PACO OSUNA bring to Hed Kandi Lounge Miami dynamic sounds to shake our brains all night long!
With its mix of different styles – a combination and fusion of slower material, break-oriented electronical beats, melodical lines, experimental arrangements together with organic sounds and pads – Marco Carola proves everytime that he is one of Techno music`s true prime movers.
And, Paco Osuna’s ability to mix music and create new sounds has made him one the most influential exponents of techno and electronic music nowadays. His dynamic and exciting sounds, and his skills on 3 decks and efx machines make his set a unique experience
Join us for this breathtaking, legshaking, hormone-humping music experience…
Marco Carola
Paco Osuna
Andres Amadeus
Dj Kam
Uma K

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The HKLM Family has the pleasure to present the best HOUSE DJS under only one roof!
Yves LaRock / David Vendetta / Guru Josh Project / Vandalism / UmaK
YVES LAROCK is a frenzied self-taught producer and international DJ who has developed a highly distinctive and personal style in the last two years, with ‘Zookey’ in 2005, ‘Rise up’ in 2007 and the release of his new single ‘By your side’ in 2008.
Influenced no doubt by his hip hop roots, ten years in the swing of things have inevitably left their mark; Yves hit upon the idea of blending House and Zouk, Ragga and Reggae in an original style. The search for ethnic instruments, steel drums, balafons or banjos was a creative choice, reflecting a truly personal style, for fear no doubt of becoming too repetitive and of being catalogued in a style straight jacket.
One of the best dj producer of the French touch, DAVID VENDETTA first came to our musical attention in 2006 when he produced the Hit ” Love to love you baby “, using the famous vocal of Donna Summer in the break. This track got massive support from all the biggest DJ’s in the world and exploded David on to the International scene. His next track was equally as big ‘Unidos para la Musica’ with the fabulous voice of Akram…
Add this together with a nomination for best French DJ at the NRJ MUSIC AWARDS 2007 ! and you can see there is no letting up for David.
The GURU JOSH PROJECT consists of Guru Josh (writer/artist) DazPerkz (Dj/Producer) and Snakebyte (Producer/Engineer). The Guru Josh Project’s live show consists of the Guru playing live..DazPerkz spinning tunes before and after, Snakebyte sound and visual direction. In 2008, they re-released Infinity as Infinity 2008, which was remixed by the German DJ, Klaas. It experienced widespread success, peaking at #1 on the Belgian, Dutch and French Singles Charts, Danish Singles Chart, Czech Republic Airplay Chart, Eurochart Hot 100 and #3 on the UK Singles Chart.
And, VANDALISM who are on a mapped out neurotic mission to bring back to life your senses are the new visionaries of music. The Electro House sounds they have discovered and conquered are something Ford Prefect will have never encountered in his journeys. Vandalism consists of the talents of Cassie, Andy Van and Kam Denny. The lifestyle they have created with their music is a 1080 experience of sounds and vibes that you would not know how to explain but that you will lavishly feel imploding in your bones and exploding through your veins.
The Party Continues at Hed Kandi Lounge. Come enjoy the best House Anthems and funkiest beats on our dancefloor…
Yves Larock
David Vendetta
Guru Josh Project
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A Great Hed Kandi Lounge Event
Miguel Migs / Mark Doyle / Uma K / Tavin Reiter / Edward Allen / Frank Johnson
MIGUEL MIGS stands at the forefront of electronic music’s soulful realm. Whether tackling his original productions or remixes, he achieves an organic-soulful sound by combining the best of both the electronic music world and live instrumentation.
His impressive discography includes more than 100 original productions and remixes on seminal independent labels such as Salted Music, Naked Music, Astrelwerks, Yoshitoshi, NRK, Black Vinyl, Large, Chez, Transport recordings, Om Records, Defected Records and many others. His recordings have consistently made waves in the underground circuit and have landed on DJ hype charts internationally. He goes highly regarded when it comes to remixes, having worked with major label artists such as Macy Gray, Lionel Ritchie and Britney Spears. Miguel additionally has released numerous mix CD compilations on labels including Defected, Naked Music, Southport Weekender and NRK.
Never one to sit still, Migs started his own label Salted Music in 2004. Having been associated with an extensive number of labels throughout his career, he came to realize a desire to have his own base, a vehicle for building his own catalogue of quality material. Salted Music is a foundation for Migs to choose and release music that inspires him, as well as release his own productions and compilations.
March 2007 saw the release of ‘THOSE THINGS’, Miguel’s sophomore album released on his very own Salted Music imprint. “Those Things represents an open-minded musical spectrum that can have multi-meaning and definition combining forward thinking electronic music elements with live instrumentation inspired by old soul, funk, reggae, jazz, rock and hip-hop,’states San Francisco-based Migs about his follow-up to his 2002 debut album ‘Colorful You’ (Astralwerks/Naked Music). ). The album received massive acclaim and support worldwide and features Sadat X from ‘Brand Nubian’, Lisa Shaw, LT, Fred Ross from the legendary ‘Family Stone’, reggae heavy weight Junior Reid, and Tim Fuller.
Miguel can be found regularly traveling the globe as one of the industries top-leading DJs, as well as at home in the studio writing and creating music, which is his main love and passion. “It’s all about the balance between the touring and traveling, studio work and everything else in life.” Miguel says, ” Music has no boundaries and I get inspired by everything around me.” Migs certainly draws no limits to his artistry.
MARK DOYLE, the main man behind Fierce Angel Records. The compiler of the CDs, A&R for the record label and headline DJ at the events across the world.
His phenomenal career all started back in 1999 when he created Hed Kandi and developed the brand as a lifestyle concept, incorporating a record label, a radio show and international club nights that stimulated all the senses.
During Mark’s tenure, Hed Kandi sold over five million albums worldwide and his unique A&R and marketing vision helped them deliver a string of Top 40 singles and significant artist album sales as he developed an artist roster.
In addition, he developed a career as a radio DJ, creating the weekly Hed Kandi Radio Show broadcast on JAZZFM/Smooth FM and the Galaxy network in the UK and through syndications around the world.
Surely one of the most creative, energetic human beings currently walking the planet, Mark launched Tokyo Project with his partners in 2005, with the release of the critically acclaimed CD ‘Tokyo Project – The Collection’. That Project is now complete and Mark has used the invaluable lessons that he has learnt along the way to launch Fierce Angel – his absolute vision of what a record label and events brand really should be. This will be the most exciting phase of Mark’s career to date.

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Bullitt DJs to perform special tag-team sets.
Arno Cost / Boris MD / Cedric Gervais / D`Julz / Davide Squillace / Dean Coleman / Dirty Vegas / Dubfire / Jonathan Peters / KOS / Manufactured Superstars / Mathis Tanzman / Miss Nine / Norman Doray / Paolo Mojo / Sergio Munoz / Shlomi Aber / Tom Novy / Tommie Sunshine / UMEK
Washington DC’s Bullitt Bookings showcases their amazing roster of DJ’s at the Bullitt Bookings Mixer, Friday March 27th at Hed Kandi Lounge. The event promises a wealth of international talent packed into one room, including Bullitt co-founder Dubfire, Miami hometown hero Cedric Gervais, the newly re-formed Dirty Vegas, Shlomi Aber, and many more. As a rare treat, many of the DJ’s will be taking to the decks in pairs for special tag-team sets, such as Davide Squillace vs. Matthias Tanzmann, Tommie Sunshine vs. Tom Novy, and Dean Coleman vs. Miss Nine. The newly opened Hed Kandi Gastro Lounge and Music Lab promises to provide an intimate and luxurious setting for the event, with high-end sound that do these DJs justice.
7-8 pm Manufactured Superstars
8-9 pm Dean Coleman vs. Miss Nine
9-10 pm Paolo Mojo vs. Jonathan Peters
10-11 pm Dirty Vegas
11-12 am Cedric Gervais vs. Boris MD
12-1 am Tommie Sunshine vs. Tom Novy
1-2 am Shlomi Aber vs. Delete
2-3 am Davide Squillace vs. Matthias Tanzmann
3-4 am Dubfire vs. D’Julz
4-5 am Umek vs. Kos

WMC – Hella International 3/28/09

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Event: Hella International
Date/Time: Saturday, March 28th – 2 PM
Location: White Fountainbleau Hotel – 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
Artist: Special performance by Madlib, J.Rocc, PB Wolf,MED and more.
Cover/ Age Limit: FREE w/ RSVP events@stonesthrow.com// 21+

VTECH presents Hella International 2009. One of Hip-Hop’s largest and most respected independent record labels Stones Throw showcases their artist roster, with performances by Madlib, J. Rocc, PB Wolf, MED, and more.

Winter Music Conference 2009

WMC – Basic Vocab Album Listening Party 3/25/09

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Event: Basic Vocab Album Listening Party
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 25th – 10 PM
Location: LoveHate Lounge-423 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Artist: Basic Vocab, Rahsaan, E, Dynas and DJ J-Dubb
Cover/ Age Limit: No Cover// 21+

Kick off WMC 09 with Basic Vocab as they give you a preview to their sophomore album. They currently were featured on HBO’s entourage, as well as countless Hip Hop sites across the web. Join them along with additonal performances by Rahsaan, E and Dynas. Music provided by J- Dubb. No dress code, No Cover. This is recession proof.

WMC – Back 2 Basics Love Hate 3/27/09

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BACK 2 BASICS

Friday, March 27, 2009
Love Hate
423 Washington Avenue// Miami Beach, FL 33139
1 PM- 10PM// 21+ (DAY TIME EVENT)
FREE – RSVP Required (1 Person per email)
Http://www.PublicWizardInc.com/RSVP
Early arrival suggested!
1:00 PM Salami Fingaz (MIA)
1:45 PM Da Bush Babees as Dub Rock Audio (NY)
2:30 PM Manuvers (MIA) Audio Download
3:15 PM DJ Spinna (NY) W/ Dynas (MIA)
4:15 PM DJ 3D
5:00 PM Skam2? (MIA) Audio Download
5:15 PM Thirstin Howl the 3rd (NY) Audio Download
5:30 PM Gaslamp Killer (LA) Audio Download
6:15 PM Killa Kella
6:30 PM Dam-Funk (LA)
7:00 PM Steve1der (LA)
7:45 PM Rahsaan (MIA/NY) Audio Download
8:00 PM Basic Vocab(MIA)
8:15 PM DJ Self Born (CHI/MIA)
+ Special Guest
Supported by:
Frank 151
The305.com
Public Wizard Inc.
Good Vibes Entertainment
Murk’d Miami

WMC – Emerge Recordings, The Gypsy Caravan & Segafredo Originale Present a spiritual journey for soul & dance thru music 3/23-29/09

Enos wine bar | 920 Lincoln Rd. 9pm -11am
House wine WMC warm up
DJ Aladdin
Monday March 23rd
A relaxing smooth sexy wine experience.
$5 Prosecco Zonin, $6 Bellini, Mimosa & Rosini , $6 Enos spritz
$6 Sangria, Complimentary finger food.

Segafredo Originale |1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
Tues, March 24 – 2pm – 1am
Segafredo, emerge recordings, Peroni, Deepmixfm present
WMC 09 Opening party

Indra lounge | 841 Washington Ave.
Tuesday March 24 – 9pm – 5am
Hillatious ent. Balbeelox & SS radio uk
Miami Touchdown
Happy hour 9pm-11pm
Guestlist closes at 12am Contact us for guestlist Miamieventsd@emergerecordings.com
Jay-J, John Julius Knight, Ricardo Torres, Davidson Ospina, Dj Aladdin, Darren Holland, Nacho Vega, The Driver bros.
SS Radio allstars, Fabio Tamborrini, Kristopher Muse.

Segafredo Originale |1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
Weds, March 25 – 2pm – 1am
Mosaic et wine lounge, Peroni, Deepmixfm present
Mosaic in Miami
Julius the mad thinker, Aladdin, & Resident Keith Ward & Fienberg
Christos Kedras, Frank Zacarais, J-Funk
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Pelican Hotel | 820 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach
Weds March 25 | 2pm – 1am
This is what we like
Dj Al, Bazil, Andy Compton, Aladdin, Harley & Muscle, Hector Lopez, DJ J-Me, Jazzy Eyewear

Segafredo Originale |1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
Thurs, March 26 – 2pm – 2am
United music records, Peroni, Deepmixfm present
United music records 1 year anniversary party

DJ Meme, Boddhi Satva, Ian Friday, Hallex M, Aladdin, Rork, Jeff Cortez, Minx & Diviniti, Dj Ala, Keith Evan,
Dj Le Roi, Big Sexy, Jamie Thinnes, Aaron Feld

Segafredo Originale |1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
Fri, March 27 – 2pm – 2am
Groove Parlor & Deepmixfm, Peroni present

Boo Williams, Glenn Underground, Jihad Muhammed, Mario Romay, Black Coffee, Man-X,
Fabio Genito, Aaron Dae, Aladdin, Aaron Feld,

Segafredo Originale |1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
Sat, March 28 – 2pm – 2am
Segafredo, emerge recordings, Peroni, Deepmixfm present
” Breakin it down ” 6 annual main event!
Tommy Bones, Andy Compton ( The Rurals) feat Diviniti, Aladdin, Scott Wozniak, Mario Romay,
Harley & Muscle, Hallex M, Julius the mad thinker

Segafredo Originale |1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
Sun, March 29 – 2pm – 2am
Segafredo, emerge recordings, Peroni, Deepmixfm present
Closing party
Featuring the Segafredo allstars
Beppe Gioia, Aladdin, Roland Clark, Guillermo Simo, Johnny C, Andres Amadeus
Opening day sets by 2pm – 7pm House Device, Dj J- Me, Monsiuer Cedric, MJ Gamez

Pelican Hotel | 820 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach
Saturday March 29 Cyberjamz party
Dj Aladdin set.

The Catalina hotel | 1732 Collins Ave
WMC Closing party | 11pm – 4am
DJ Aladdin & Dj FLX, Inbal, Baby Sean & more

We greatly appreciate your spirit & support to help build this community & keep it strong!
” a spiritual journey for soul & dance thru music ”
www.emergerecordings.com
www.myspace.com/emergerecordings
www.thegypsycaravan.net
www.deepmixfm.com

Gypsy caravan family celebrates Aladdin’s birthday 3/22/09


Gypsy caravan family celebrates Aladdins bday
Sunday March 22, 2009
3pm-10pm
DJ Man_x | Deep Haven, Aladdin | emerge recs, Deep Haven, Mario Romay | Groove Parlor
Lumin | Gypsy Caravan, Miami, Paolo Albertoni | Gypsy Caravan, Miami
Beppe Gioia | Unified, Cyberjamz, Italy
This gathering will also be streaming live audio & video on
www.Deepmixfm.com
Tell a friend to tune in across the globe!
RSVP Info@emergerecordings.com

WMC – Mash Appeal at Dolce 3/22-27/09

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:: Mash Appeal ::
Breaking away from usual WMC format, Dolce Presents: Mash Appeal has expanded the idea for the conference into a multi-faceted musical experience, provideing club goers with a full week of musical superstars from all genres.
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Sunday, March 22nd
:: Chloe Harris – Further / Bedrock / Mashtronic
:: Vikter Duplaix
:: Kristian Caro

Fashion Show by EA Lingerie www.ealingerie.com
Brazilian Bezel Swimwear
Tuesday, March 24th
:: Mattie Safer / The Rapture DJs
:: Le Castle Vania
:: Treasure Fingers
:: Nadastrom
Wednesday, March 25th
:: Gui Boratto LIVE Performance
:: S.O.S. (Demi, Desyn Masiello, Omid 16b)
:: Ivano Bellini
:: Cevin Fisher
:: Damian Lazarus
Thursday, March 26th
“Eat the Beat” Showcase
:: Matisyahu
:: DJ Irie
:: J-Mello
Friday, March 27th
:: will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas)
:: Fergie (Black Eyed Peas, celebrating her b-day)
:: Jokers of the Scene
:: MRK1 of Virus Syndicate

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Richie Rich/Miami Beach/Fashion Show 3/27/09

On February 18th, 2009, fashion designer Richie Rich unveiled his cult-worthy new namesake collection during his Fall 2009 Fashion Show in the theatrical ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The RICHIE RICH Fall 2009 Collection found inspiration in old-world glam and new-world street: Marilyn Monroe meets Marie Antoinette at the roller rink, donned by celebrity models including Aubrey O’Day, Tinsley Mortimer, Amanda Lepore, Caridee English, Kat Deluna and a surprise appearance by Pamela Anderson.
Richie Rich will continue to wow audiences as his Signature Collection lands in Miami Beach for ROCK Fashion Week on March 27, 2009 at the infamous hotspot, FONTAINEBLEAU at 9 pm. Rock Fashion Week is known for bridging the gap between fashion and music, and with Richie Rich’s debut of his album Celebutante in 2008, now is the time for Richie Rich to bring his dancing, glittering, fabulous act to the beach.
To view some of the Richie Rich Collection:
http://www.wwd.com/fashion-week/fall-ready-to-wear-2009/review/richie-rich-rtw-fall-2009-2014979?city=new-york
To view Rock Fashion Week Website:
http://rockfashionwk.com/index.html

MGI & Hedkandi Lounge Presents Kurd Maverick pre-WMC weekend 3/21/09

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Saturday March 21st 2009
hedkandi presents In the Mix with KURD MAVERICK LIVE !

and Resident DJ Justin Sheppard
Sexy house music. dinner begins at 9pm | Party Begins at 12
Table Reservations Suggested | 786.371.6552 call or text

Hed Kandi Lounge | MGI Corporation
Stephan Morris | Table Reservations
1200 Washington Ave Miami Beach, Fl 33193
mgicorporation@gmail.com | email
786.371.6552 | phone or text

South Beach Animation Festival 3/26-29/09

South Beach Animation Festival (March 26-29)
With visiting animation legends JOHN CANEMAKER
and BILL PLYMPTON!

26 THU:
6:30pm:
SBIAF OPENING RECEPTION!
8:30pm:
INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF SHORTS
Poland, Turkey, Cuba, Spain, Canada are just a few of the countries animators have sent their films from. We live in the same world, but do we see it the same way? Come see our world
from their eyes.
10pm: RED LIGHTS BLUE TOONS

27 FRI:
7pm: OTTOWA INT. ANIMATION FESTIVAL
Is billed as the largest animation festival in North America and our very good friends.
8pm:
MUSIC VIDEO and TUNE THE BLUES
10pm:
RED LIGHTS BLUE TOONS
Foul mouth, sexy stories of blow up dolls and dirty jokes??? What’s not to like!?
Perfect Land, Ex-Ergo, Great Dates In History, A Night with Nixon, Berni’s Doll,
Transrexia, and more! And. . .SCARY AND SILLY POLITICS, SO WHAT’S NEW?
Getting Out, Bye-Bye-Bin Laden, and more!

28 SAT:
11am:
THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC TO FILM
Jamie Cardona from Music Ala Carte presents a workshop where you will learn how to get the best music for your film while keeping your budget tight.
1pm:
CONCEPT TO CREATION
So you have an idea for this great character with all these neat ideas that he/she could be saying running around your head. But now what? Jesus is a working animator with a project heading
for THE GREEN LIGHT. Come and learn what it takes to get your idea from your head to the paper and onto the screen by someone that’s been there.
3pm:
JOHN CANEMAKER will be signing some of his best books. Meet one of the world foremost directors and most knowledgeable historians in animation!

7:30pm:
THE ART OF THE MESSAGE IS THE MEDIUM
This unique collections of films brings a creative twist as they deliver their message that
the ABILITIED are not the handicapped. The Plastic Perils of the Pacific, Life On A
Limb, A Day at the Beach, The Old Sap, The Bicycle Lesson, and more!
8:30pm: COMEDY of POLITICS
10pm: SBIAF COMEDY HOUR

29 SUN:
10:30am: ABSTRACT ANIMATION DISCUSSION/SCREENING
With Prof. Allergro of University Of Miami Faculty
2pm: JOHN CANEMAKER: MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT TOON
A Showcase of Animation Films By Director John Canemaker
4pm: IDIOTS AND ANGELS (2008)
A new animated feature by Bill Plympton. Idiots and Angels a dark comedy about a man’s battle for his soul. Angel is a selfish, abusive, morally bankrupt man who hangs out at his local
bar, berating the other patrons. One day, Angel mysteriously wakes up with a pair of wings on his back. The wings make him do good deeds, contrary to his nature. He desperately tries to
rid himself of the good wings, but eventually finds himself fighting those who view the wings as their ticket to fame and fortune. Mature Audience Suggested.
For South Beach Animation Festival tickets click HERE

WMC – A Music Conference Cine-Kink GARTEL: Electronica Erotica 3/25/09

25 WED 8:30pm:
A Music Conference “Cine-Kink”
An MBC series for mature audiences (only).
GARTEL: Electronica Erotica 1979-2009

MBC’s “Cine-Kink” night, the semi-monthly tribute to the artistic side of kinky subjects,
brings you “GARTEL: Electronica Erotica 1979-2009”, erotic works set to electronic music by the “Father of Digital Art” Laurence Gartel. Join us for a screening of Gartel’s multimedia video/animation works along with the March MBC exhibition of “Electronica Erotica” works
on paper, as well as a book and dvd signing. Gartel’s digital films will be paired with the showcase of early nudes made with crude analog computer systems from the 1970s until today. His theme of fetish and erotica has been a thread through much of his life’s work. The visceral energy and impact of voltage control over color, form, and content makes GARTEL a “genuine original article” moving the world into the Electronic Art aesthetic, all set to electronic music for Miami Music Conference!
Also included in your GARTEL experience is a live “Hooded DJ On A Leash” performance, interactive “Saran Wrapping”, and much more!
Be prepared if you wish to play! Got Fetish-Wear?
Your MBC Ticket is good for 25% off wine tasting. . .
at CAVAS Wines! (across the street at 437 Española Way)
$12 and $10 for (kinky) MBC Members
For tickets click HERE

WMC – Global Media Summit – Miami 2009 3/25-29/09

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The ONLY media event in Miami where artists can meet, greet and be interviewed by international video, audio and print media outlets. This is the time of year when the music industry from all over the world is in Miami for the music conference. The Global Media Summit is a one-stop press magnet where the media can find the artists that are making today’s global
headlines while the artists can get their messages about their music to the media all in one great event location. International TV, radio, and online media will conduct Interviews with leading global recordings artists, DJs, and producers.

Although the event is open to the public and available for all artists, labels, and companies to attend & network, all artists must be confirmed to participate in the press tables to do interviews.

RSVP? No Problem, Hassles at the door?

DID WE SAY NO PROBLEM?? In order to obtain VIP ACCESS to these events, please register at miamieventswmc.ning.com as a member.
All members will be automatically registered for VIP badges and will be on a confirmed VIP list. Each person should be registered separately. Once a member you can also post your parties, videos, pics, and connect to WMC promoters.
VIP’S Enjoy Drink Specials & Discounted Bottles from our sponsors

Who’s Confirmed To Attend?
Participating ARTISTS: David Vendetta, ATFC, Yass, Colette, Weather Girls, Dave Dresden, Georgie Porgie, Kristine Elezaj, Rachael Starr, D:Fuse & Hiratzka, Missy Jay, Trevor SF, Peyton, Morgan Page, Arnold Jarvis, Joi Cardwell, Woody van Eyden, StoneBridge, Laurent Wolf, Alex Morph, George Morel, Maurice Joshua, Hector Romero, Zhana, Dim Chris, Torin, Carol Jiani, Carolyn Harding, DJ Cherokee, Keith Thompson, amberRose Marie, Wayne Taylor, Oscar P, Pepper Mashay, Ronnie Maze, Groove Junkies, Masi & Mello, Granite & Phunk, Erick Decks, Angel Manuel, Benji Candelario, KC Flight, Cevin Fisher, Flash Brothers, Amrick Channa, DJ Pope, Victor Simonelli, Hanna Hais, DJN Project, Jacinta, Mephisto Odyssey, Speakerbox, Freedom Williams, Marco Petralia, Dragonfly, Johnny Fiasco, Ivano Bellini, JP Rigaud, Marc Sacheli, Jon Rundell, Greg Cuoco, Tony Puccio, Robb G
DJs: Davidson Ospina, Mikey Gallagher, Blackliquid, Ivan Robles, Christian Scott, Victor Franco, Jordan Rivera, Amir Barbell

ITV Network – ITV is the most exciting new television series anchored by a new generation of emerging talent. The shows hosts travel throughout the region featuring independent artists form many different genres. ITV is currently downloaded via the Internet by over 150,000 viewers per week via I-tunes. ITV episodes air on ten FOX TV affiliates throughout the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho), exceeding 200,000 square miles and 2.5 million viewing households. www.itvnw.com

Hector Romero: Undulation 3 – Saw Recordings – SAW.RECORDINGS label partner Hector Romero steps up to the decks to deliver Undulation 3. The album features tracks by Chab, Luciano Pizzella, Jim Rivers, Audiofly, Spencer Parker & Diesel, Satoshi Tomiie and Tomoki & Nono. Hector is known for his eclectic and well rounded style of mixing house music. He can play a set of vocals, a set of tech house and fuse it together seamlessly. He proves it on Undulation 3. �SAW.RECORDINGS has an abundance of amazing tracks that our community of DJ�s love and support,� says Hector. �My goal in compiling this album was to take these tracks and fuse them together. With Undulation 3, the listener will experience my vision of a night on the dance floor.� Undulation 3 will be released worldwide this spring.

Clubbing TV – Official GMS Media Sponsor Clubbing TV is the first 24/7 TV Channel exclusively dedicated to electronic music, DJ and club culture. Discover on Clubbing TV the Music Videos, the Club reports and the interview of the best international DJs.
Clubbing TV will be on hand taping LIVE at the GMS www.clubbingtv.com
Attending this EVENT implies the express consent to be filmed and aired worldwide
on the Clubbing TV channel.

Christian Scott Live @ Global Media Summit Open Bar Music and Jellybean recording artist Christian Scott put on a stellar performance and DJ stint as the NY Knicks guest DJ. Scott played for a packed house of 20,000 people, with 3 sets at the legendary Madison Square Garden arena. Music Director Raymond Castoldi said, “He’s been hard at work at MSG for years, and finally we decided to give him a shot…He did extremely well and we may likely do it again in the near future.”

Morning After (TV) is an exciting new morning after (PRO) project. Morning After (TV) features HD streaming video footage of events, interviews, technology and the lifestyle related to the House Music and the global nightclub scene. The format for our videos is like nothing you have seen before, combining a team of talented film, video, event, web, and music professionals! Team will include an HD videographer, Directors, and celebrity host to interview attendees at GMS! www.morningafter-tv.com

Soliders Ibiza, Miamitvdj.com (SPAIN) Dedicated to the promotion of artists, music and events having to do with all things ELECTRONIC around the world. They also promote their own events in Ibiza at Privilage www.miamitvdj.com

And much more.

Winter Music Conference 2009

WMC – Sundance News & Winter Music Conference 3/22,26,28/09

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Stephan Luke has been turning heads & makin’ waves lately. In a recent interview for Pacha Mag, Sander Kleinenberg called Stephan’s track “Pressure”, “the Ibiza track of the summer”. Then on Radio 1 (UK), some dude named Tong, Pete Tong, featured Stephan’s track, “Invisible Man” on the January 2009 Essential Selection. That’s not all, sample Stephan’s latest releases on Sultan’s Harem Records on Stephan’s Myspace here. Then, join us this Sunday as we open the gates to WMC week with 6 hours of proper-feelgood-grooves by Stephan Luke @ Sundance! Download Stephan Luke’s “In the Deep” Dec.2008 mix here.

In WMC news, Sundance will be taking off WMC Sunday, March 29th. Instead, come Hear Stephan @ Mansion, along side Bob Sinclair, Axwell & then some on WMC Sun.Mar.29th. Sundance will be back at Set on Sun.Apr.5th. Also, peep these SUNDANCE FAM APPROVED & SUGGESTED WMC Events… Paul Oakenfold @ Mokai (Thurs.Mar.26th) & Pure Behrouz @ Groove Jet (Sat.Mar.28th). Get Your Behrouz @ Groove Jet Tickets here!

See what the public says about Groove Jet’s WMC Return for Pure Behrouz, on a WMC Nightlife Forum.
Read a relevant Danny Tenaglia interview… DT speaks about WMC, Groove Jet & more.
Call us at 305.322.0583 for Vip Table Reservations & Event info…

Set: 320 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Fl.
Groove Jet: 323 23rd St. Miami Beach, Fl.
Mokai: 235 23rd St. Miami Beach, Fl.

WMC – Dream Presents This Year’s Winter Musice Conference 09 Line-up 3/24-29/09

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009 – Circus Afterhours at Dream @ Dream | Miami, FL
Antoine Clamaran, The Cube Guys, Franco Fabi, Sebastien Benett, King Louis Citizen, Blondish, and Fred Karato.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – On The Air Music Party at Dream @ Dream | Miami, FL
Greg Cerrone, D.O.N.S., Wally Lopez, Jerry Ropero, David Tort, Arno Cost, Norman Doray, DA Fresh, Arias, Mathieu Bouthier, DJ Ralph, and Mischa Daniels…

Friday, March 27, 2009 – Spotlight w/ Antoine Clamaran, Joachim Garraud, Kurd Maverick and many more @ Dream | Miami, FL
Antoine Clamaran, Joachim Garraud, Kurd Maverick, Eddie Thoneick, Sandy Vee, David Tort, Thomas Gold, Tristan Garner, Arias, and Sebastian Drums.

Sunday, March 29, 2009 – Fun Radio WMC Closing Party at Dream @ Dream | Miami, FL
Jay Style, Sebastien Benett, Dim Chris, Franco Fabi, Junior le Saint, Eva Pearl, Ron Luna, and Hugo M

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WMC – At Louis MSTRKRFT Boys Noize, Cathy Guetta, Laidback Luke, Shlomi Aber & many more 3/24-29/09

Winter Music Conference 2009 at Louis Miami at Gansevoort South

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3/28/09 Undocumented Management present MSTRKRFT and Friends
WEB PAGE > TICKETS > LISTEN
Undocumented Management presents MSTRKRFT during WMC 2009 with special guests The Bloody Beetroots, LA Riots, Klever, Felix Cartal & Dan Oh.

3/24/09 Spybar and Groove Cruise present Mishap
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Spybar and Groovecruise present Mishap WMC 2009 event featuring Shlomi Aber, Miss Nine, Serge Devant, Dino G, DJ Kalendr, DJ Inphinity and Jordan V.

3/25/09 Les 6 Years du Institubes
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Join us on Wednesday, March 25th for the Les 6 Years du Institubes WMC 2009 event at Louis Bar-Lounge featuring music by Surkin, Para One, Das Glow, Orgasmic, Bobmo, Curses! and special guests Calvin Harris, Don Rmini and more.

3/26/09 Laidback Luke presents SuperYou&Me
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Laidback Luke presents the SuperYou&Me WMC 2009 event at Louis Bar-Lounge featuring music by Laidback Luke, Diplo, A-Trak, Chocolate Puma vs. Bart B More, The Party Squad vs. Hardwell and Avicii.

3/27/09 Boys Noize Records Party
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Experience the Boys Noize Records WMC 2009 event at Louis Bar-Lounge featuring music by Boys Noize, D.I.M., Shadow Dancer, Strip Steve and more…

3/29/09 Cathy Guetta’s Birthday Celebration
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Join us for the Cathy Guetta Birthday Celebration featuring music from DJ Chuckie, her personal favorite.

WMC – Boris Presents ‘Believe in Me’ Release Party 3/28/09

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Pool Parties during Miami Music Conference offer some of the best atmosphere that you can find during the chaotic event. But if you’re looking for THE best pool parties, look no further than the Surfcomber Hotel on Saturday, March 28th, as Space Miami brings in Boris for a very special ‘Believe in Me’ set. Alongside special guests Louie Corrales and Koutarou this is set to be one of the best pool parties of the Winter Music Conference 2009.

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See the movie PEDRO at the Colony Theater 3/22/09

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PEDRO
Colony Theater
SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND @ 7:00pm
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In 1994, Bunim/Murray Productions made the groundbreaking decision to cast openly gay, HIV-positive Cuban-American and Miami resident Pedro Zamora as part of MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco. Zamora’s time in the Real World house on Lombard Street brought a face to the AIDS crisis; and U.S. President Bill Clinton credited Zamora with personalizing and humanizing those with the disease.

PEDRO celebrates the extraordinary life of Pedro Zamora, a young man who when he found out he was HIV positive at 17, made the courageous decision to dedicate the rest of his life to speaking out about his condition in an attempt to raise awareness about the disease in his community, even testifying before the United States Congress to argue for more explicit HIV/AIDS educational programs aimed at youth of color before auditioning for The Real World in 1993. His appearance on The Real World brought his story and his message to MTV’s youthful audience and beyond, and when Zamora’s health began to deteriorate in late 1994 (after he left the show), it became front page news nationwide, and his death at age 22 provoked a worldwide outpouring of grief. This amazing feature film was written by ACADEMY AWARD Winner Dustin Lance BLack (MILK) and features a stellar performance by Miami resident Alex Loynaz as Pedro.

DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE CAST OF PEDRO & MEMBERS OF THE ZAMORA FAMILY!

Tickets on sale now!
Members $7.00 – PURCHASE TICKETS
Non-members: $11.00 – PURCHASE TICKETS

Friends of New World Symphony Presents A Night With Cinderella 3/21/09

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Don’t miss this incredible concert, and then private penthouse performance and party this Saturday night. If you are not a member, you can still attend for $50.00 and enjoy the music, food, and drinks with Miami’s most prestigious young patrons group.
To rsvp or for more information please email friendsrsvp@nws.edu.

WMC – DJmag @ The Shelborne Recession Sessions Week 3/24-29/09

DJmag @ The Shelborne RECESSION SESSIONS WEEK

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Come to a week of fun, at The Shelborne Pool, CLUB SHINE OR (THE FREE DAILY) DJmag LOUNGE
Recession prices sponsored by Hawaiian Tropics, Sex Drive Energy Drink, Ed Hardy Champagne &
“The PERFECT VIP LOUNGE” Sponsored by Perfect Vodka
bringing you the Hottest week on the Beach, 3 spaces and Music from NOON – 5AM Daily
Extended hours on Friday and Saturday Nights at SHINE til 7AM
Tables and Cabanas available for all events including SOLD OUT DJmag Pool party
for Tables and Cabanas contact shine@shelborne.com
tickets wantickets.com/shelborne clubtickets.com/shelborne or residentadvisor.net/shelborne
21 and over

WMC – Thursday DJmag @ The Shelborne Day and NIGHT 3/26/09

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Thursday Pool Luciano, Loco Dice and Martin Buttrich, with Dennis Ferrer
Noon – 10:30 PM sponsored by Ed Hardy Champaign, Hawaiian Tropics, and Sex Drive Energy Drink
tickets available wantickets.com/shelborne, clubtickets.com/shelborne & residentadvisor.net/shelborne
cabanas and Table Service: shine@shelborne.com

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SHINE presents Hernan Cattaneo and Darren Emerson
2 of the hottest DJ’s on the planet come together in celebration of their upcoming albums
10:PM – 5AM sponsored by Sex Drive Energy Drink,
tickets available wantickets.com/shelborne, clubtickets.com/shelborne & residentadvisor.net/shelborne
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Winter Music Conference 2009

WMC – Giant Step In Miami Winter Music Conference 2009 3/26-28/09

It’s that time of year again when we present our annual Miami jaunt during WMC. In previous years, we’ve brought you stellar acts from Erykah Badu to Daft Punk, Gilles Peterson and many others. Once again, we are doing 2 nights of our 13th annual Sunset Soiree poolside at Delano with live guests, including K’NAAN [Exclusive], Anjulie [Exclusive], Rye Rye, Wayna, Joy Jones and Brendan O’Hara & The Big Bounce, plus DJ sets from Turntables On The Hudson, Claas Jazzanova and Vikter Duplaix. Later in the night, we are also taking over The Florida Room at Delano for 3 evenings, with performances from Wale [Exclusive], Melanie Fiona [Exclusive] and Taylor McFerrin, as well as DJ sets from Questlove [Exclusive], Pete Rock [Exclusive], Benji B [Exclusive], King Britt, Keen One and Jus Ske.


Roc Nation and Allido Records Present WALE [Exclusive], Melanie Fiona [Exclusive], Special Guest Pete Rock [Exclusive], DJ Jus Ske
@ The Florida Room 3/26, 10PM – 4AM – More Info
Benji B Presents Deviation [Exclusive] With King Britt and Taylor McFerrin
@ The Florida Room 3/27, 10PM -4AM – More Info
Turntables On The Hudson and Claas (Jazzanova)
@ Poolside at Delano 3/27, 6PM – 11PM – More Info
Questlove [Exclusive] With MC Yameen and Keen One
@ The Florida Room 3/28, 10PM – 4AM – More Info
Giant Step and Steve Madden Present K’NAAN [Exclusive], Anjulie [Exclusive], Rye Rye, Wayna, Joy Jones, Brendan O’Hara & The Big Bounce, and Vikter Duplaix
@ Poolside at Delano 3/28, 6PM – 11PM – More Info
Winter Music Conference 2009

WMC – French Revolution: House on Fire at Hot Tuna Lounge 3/24/09

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French Revolution: House on Fire
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 8:00 PM
Hot Tuna | 764 Washington Avenue
A Miami Winter Music Conference exclusive! For the first time in the US, the most popular party in Europe, French Revolution: House on Fire, is coming to Miami for one exceptional electro party event. In conjunction with Hypetraxx Records, the three French DJs of the event, who are also the producers of such huge Euro hits as, “One Desire,” “Rock da House” and “Mondotek Remix,” represent the real maestros of electro house music.
If you like electro, these guys will blow your mind and take you to a whole new level. For the first time, experience true European electro @ Hot Tuna Lounge, Tuesday, March 24th for the official opening of the 2009 Winter Music Conference.
Tickets

WMC – Steve Madden Presents 2 Days Of In-Store Music Performances 3/27-28/09

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Giant Step and Steve Madden present 2 days of in store music performances on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th.

Winter Music Conference 2009

Friday, March 27th
Charles Webster
Benji B
Christian Prommer
Roland Appel
Taylor McFerrin (Live)
Wayna (Live)
Keen One
Erik The Red
+ More

Saturday, March 28th
Claas Jazzanova
Daz-I-Kue
Joy Jones (Live)
Rye Rye (Live)
Michael Reinboth
Shahkrokh (Sound of K)
Mariano (Turntables On The Hudson)
Sonny Daze
Brendan O’Hara & The Big Bounce (Live)
+ More

Steve Madden
635 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
ph (305) 534-1102

The New Bash (La Folie) Patio Opens 3/20/09

THE ENERGY AND THE GLAMOUR ARE BACK !
THE NEW BASH (La Folie) PATIO OPENS ON MARCH 20

Having undergone a total renovation and design remodeling, the world famous South Beach nightlife hot spot opens on March 20th.
High energy, high glamour “Eurolatin” nights promise to be the trendiest, and sexiest raves in town!.

Totalement rénove et dote d’un fabuleux nouveau design, le club qui a rendu South Beach légendaire dans le monde entier ouvre le 20 Mars.
Que Miami se prépare pour les nuits “Eurolatines” les plus énergiques, éclatantes, voluptueuses et mode qui puissent s’imaginer !.

Totalmente renovado y con un fabuloso Nuevo diseño, el club que hizo a South Beach una legenda mundial abre el dia 20 de Marzo .
Que Miami se prepare para las noches “Eurolatinas” las mas energicas, glamorosas, de moda y sexy que se puede imaginar !.

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655 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 33139
RSVP and Guest list at vengo@bellsouth.net

WMC – Basic NYC @ the Beach Plaza Hotel 3/25-28/09

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We’re celebrating five years of Basic NYC @ the Beach Plaza Hotel with four fantastic parties to celebrate the 2009 Winter Music Conference! From Wednesday through Saturday, we’ll be presenting some of house music’s finest in the Beach Plaza gardens: for the full schedule check out our WMC 2009 page and our WMC Facebook group!

BEACH PLAZA HOTEL ROOMS! If you want to stay at the Beach Plaza, and have immediate access to all of the garden parties email ingrid@beachplazahotel.com for the fastest response. Ask for the Basic NYC package. ROOMS ARE STILL LEFT but don’t hesitate to book or you’ll miss out!

We’re also excited to announced that we’ll be throwing four parties on the rooftop of the Bentley Hotel, a gorgeous, brand-new outdoor spot at 5th and Ocean. From Wednesday to Saturday, enjoy a panoramic view of South Beach, great food and drinks from Bellini Italian Bistro, and choice beats from a wide array of DJs. Check the party schedule below and on our website and WMC Facebook group for the info! Email for guestlist requests and more details bentley2009@basicnyc.com

SULLIVAN ROOM + MOST WANTED ENTERTAINMENT WMC 2009!
And save Saturday night for the amazing 5th Annual Sullivan Room WMC showcase, co-presented by our buddies at Toronto’s Most Wanted Entertainment. This two-room party at Ink Nightclub at 7th and Washington will feature a huge lineup of Sullivan Room favorites along with NYC and Toronto locals. DJs include: D:FUSE, Hector Romero, the Scumfrog, Demi, Sleepy & Boo, Jonny White, Nitin, Rooz and many more. RSVP for guestlist!!

We are now selling our pre-sale drink passes for the Beach Plaza! If you are not a Beach Plaza hotel guest or on a guest list, this is the best way to guarantee your entry to the parties. Remember, capacity is limited, so skip the line with a pass. To purchase your pre-sale pass, goto wantickets.com/basicnyc
BASIC NYC @ BEACH PLAZA HOTEL PARTY SCHEDULE:
Wednesday March 25th:
Basic NYC Presents: Amenti + Primal Records

The west coast’s underground stalwarts return for another deep and jacking house throwdown at the Beach Plaza. DJs: Miles Maeda, Ken (ECB), Lawnchair Generals, Kai Ishikawa, Massimo Dacosta, Olivier Desmet, Joshua Heath, Latenight Society, Homero Espinosa vs. Jonn Hawley, Allan vs. Steven, Aaron A & Erin C and Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo. Guestlist only – RSVP amenti2009@basicnyc.com for list access!
Thursday March 26th:
Basic NYC Presents: CityDeep 5 Year Anniversary

The CityDeep crew returns to the Beach Plaza to celebrate five years of cutting edge deep and soulful house music. Halo, Claude Monett, Rocco, DJ Yass, Boddhi Satva, Jojoflores, Martino, David Harness, Jamie Thinnes and Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo. Guestlist only – RSVP citydeep2009@basicnyc.com for list access!

Friday March 27th:
Basic NYC Presents: APT Entertainment Showcase

Mark Farina, Honey Claws, DJ Heather, Jay-J, Miles Maeda, Lawnchair Generals, Jazzy Eyewear, Pete Moss, Brett Johnson, Sean Dimitrie, Tim Fuller, Jason Hodges, Ingrid Hakanson, Olivier Desmet, Ken Christensen, Fred Everything, Joshua Iz. with Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo. Guestlist only – RSVP apt2009@basicnyc.com for list access!

Saturday March 28th:
Afternoon Delight 2009

We’re breaking out the popsicles once again for everyone’s favorite party, Afternoon Delight! DJs Marques Wyatt, Andy Caldwell, DJ Spinna, Jask, Terry Hunter, Karizma, Groove Junkies, Slinky from Seminal Grooves, Adam Auburn, Housing Project Ft. Aaron Dae & Dirty and Basic NYC residents Sleepy & Boo. Guestlist only – RSVP delight2009@basicnyc.com for list access!

ArtCenter/ South Florida’s Opening Reception for Growing Up Comix 3/21/09

ArtCenter/ South Florida and Arts Inside the Open Tent present

Opening Reception Saturday March 21st 7 – 9 pm
Special Artist Talk and Book-Signing starting at 7:30 pm

An exhibition by comic book illustrator, JT Waldman, Growing up Comix includes 50works of art from 1985 to 2008. This retrospective features a range of work including super-heroes and historical figures. The exhibition also includes excerpts from his critically acclaimed graphic novel, Megillat Esther, as well as a piece about the Four Children of Passover which was commissioned by Nextbook.

Join ArtCenter, Arts Inside the Open Tent and JT Waldman at the opening event for an artist talk and book signing, and look for more details about a multimedia Art Seder during Art & Design Night in the Design District on April 11th that will include Waldman’s Four Children as well as work from local artists in a variety of media presenting their own interpretations of the Passover Haggadah.
ArtCenter/ South Florida Gallery 800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach
For information call 305.674.8278 or visit www.artcentersf.org

Free and Open to the Public

Gallery and Artist Studios
Open Tuesday – Wednesday 11am – 10pm and
Thursday – Sunday 11am – 11pm

This exhibition is a collaboration between the ArtCenter/ South Florida and The Open Tent

Mozart’s lyrical Clarinet Quintet for just $2.50 4/3/09

Friday, April 3
7:00 PM
8:15 PM
9:30 PM
Lincoln Theatre
All tickets $2.50!

It’s another night of fun mini-concerts as NWS brings this musical ride back to South Beach! Hear Mozart’s lyrical Clarinet Quintet at 7:00 as an appetizer before dinner. Be swept away by Handel and Halverson’s Passacaglia and Bartók’s Contrasts at 8:15. Or indulge in the sweet sounds of Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet at 9:30. Come to one or come to all, but don’t miss this unique chance to enjoy a fresh concert format designed specifically with you in mind!

Buy Now! Click here or call 305-673-3331 to reserve your seat today!

This performance is made possible in part thanks to support from FPL.