Category: Miami Beach

Join Art Deco Weekend as a volunteer 1/10/09

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ART DECO WEEKEND VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AND COFFEE

Saturday 10 January
10:00 am
Art Deco Weekend 2009 will celebrate and explore the Art Deco influence in Argentina, and especially in its capital of Buenos Aires. Down Argentine Way: Deco &bull Vino &bull Tango will feature films, lectures, musical performances, a parade, “Arf” Deco dog events, and art and antique vendors.

We’d like to invite you to a Volunteer Orientation and Coffee, where you can learn more about volunteering opportunities, and identify areas of the festival in which you’d like to be involved.

A festival of this scale can only happen through the work of a committed core of volunteers. There are a wide variety of positions available, and the minimum commitment is just a single three to four hour shift. (However, many of our volunteers love to work throughout the festival, because it’s a lot of fun!)

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

You are invited to attend our Metro Mixer at the FountaineBleau w/complimentary cocktails 1/9/09

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You are cordially invited to attend
METRO MIXER
Where South Florida’s Top Professionals Meet to Strengthen Business Relationships!

January 9, 2009 from 7-10PM
Blade at the FountaineBleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL

Please R.S.V.P. to rsvp@metro1properties.com or call 305.571.9991
Enjoy complimentary admission & complimentary signature Metro 1 cocktails from 7-9PM

Brought to you by:
Metro 1 Properties – Sustainable Real Estate Solutions www.metro1properties.com
Miami New Times www.miaminewtimes.com
The Fountainebleau Miami Beach www.blademiami.com

Opening Reception for Love Cures at ArtCenter/ South Florida 1/9/09

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Love Cures is an exhibtion previewing artwork for a charity auction benefiting A Band of Parents Bound by Hope. A Band of Parents is a non-profit organization created by parents of children with neuroblastoma in order to raise funds to research a cure for the cancer. For more information visit www.bandofparents.org

ArtCenter/ South Florida Gallery 800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue Miami Beach
For information call 305.674.8278 or visit www.artcentersf.org

Also on January 9th, join ArtCenter/ South Florida’s Artists-in-Residence for a studio Open House. A great opportunity to meet some of South Florida’s most talented contemporary artists!
Artists-in-Residence Studios
800/ 810/ 924 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach
Open Monday – Wednesday 11am – 10pm and
Thursday – Sunday 11am – 11pm
Free and Open to the Public
Opening reception catering generously provided by Prime Blue Grill

4th Annual Zo’s King Pin Classic at Lucky Strike 1/22/09

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Put On Your Bowling Shoes For Alonzo Mourning Charities
4th Annual Zo’s “King Pin” Classic
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WHAT: The Annual Zo’s “King Pin” Classic is back, bringing Tracy and Alonzo Mourning and VIP guests, to bowl alongside them, at Lucky Strike Lanes on South Beach in early 2009! In addition to bowling, the event will offer rounds at the billiards tables, relaxation at massage stations, virtual bowling on Nintendo Wii, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for all. Bowlers will receive a bowling shirt, commemorative team gift, and photo with the Mournings. Auction and raffle prizes accompanied by great music from Miami’s own DJ Irie and crashing pins will keep guests on their toes throughout the night!

WHEN: Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

WHERE: Lucky Strike Lanes 1691 Michigan Ave., South Beach

WHO: Alonzo Mourning Charities, along with bowlers and party-goers from the community, will help raise funds for the Honey Shine Mentoring Program, a program of Alonzo Mourning Charities. South Florida media and the public are invited to attend!

ATTEND: Teams of 10 may enter for $5,000, individual slots are available for $500, and general admission is $125. Join Zo’s “King Pin” Classic by contacting Alisha Sanford at (305) 476-0095 ext. 109 or asanford@amcharities.org.

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ABOUT ALONZO MOURNING CHARITIES
Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation. Its mission is to encourage the educational development of youth by creating programs and youth enrichment centers that promote positive change in low socioeconomic communities. Since 1997, AM Charities has raised more than $6.5 million for various programs that aid in the development of children and their families. In addition to supporting numerous educational initiatives, Mourning focuses his attention to stimulating the development of youth enrichment centers. With the help of donors, Mourning opened the first center in 2003 in the historic area of Overtown, in South Florida, known as the Overtown Youth Center. For more information, visit www.AMCharities.org.

ABOUT HONEY SHINE MENTORING PROGRAM
Honey Shine Mentoring Program, a program of Alonzo Mourning Charities, works to empower young girls to shine as women. The bi-weekly workshops and summer camp that make up the program help develop and nurture the mind, body, and soul, of young women by providing experiences that enlighten and create balance in their lives. For more information, visit www.HoneyShine.org.

The Dreams of Aleksandr SOKUROV Film Retrospective coinciding with the Russian Dreams Exhibition at the Bass Museum of Art 1/8/09

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08 THU 8:30pm:
“The Dreams of Aleksandr SOKUROV”
Film Retrospective coinciding with the
Russian Dreams Exhibition at the Bass Museum of Art
Aleksandra (Александра) (Russia/2007)
With Galina Vishnevskaya, Vasily Shevtsov, Raisa Gichaeva

Starring Russia’s opera legend Vasila Vishnevskya in a monumental performance, Sokorov’s Aleksandra is a simple story of a down-to-earth grandmother’s visit to her grandson’s military camp during the war of Chechnaya (but it is barely recognizable as such, so could be a war anywhere). But it is also a story of the ugliness of war, without ever actually depicting battle scenes, and the totality of the war experience and loss of basic humanity, as told through the intimacy of a grandmother and grandson’s relationship. In Russian with English subtitles.
Official Selection: Cannes Film Festival
“A film of startling originality and beauty”—Manohla Dargis NY Times
“MASTERFUL! Crisply shot and impeccably framed, with an audio tapestry as densely woven as any by David Lynch or Gus Van Sant”—Village Voice
“A POWERFUL and PUZZLING EXPERIENCE. . .Sokurov’s films literally don’t belong in the same conceptual universe as American-European narrative cinema and don’t play by its rules.”—Salon
Your MBC Ticket is good for 25% off wine tasting. . .
at CAVAS Wines! (across the street at 437 Española Way)
Your ticket is also good for a discount to the Russian Dreams exhibition
at the Bass Museum of Art
For tickets click HERE

The Brilliant Light of Carlos REYGADAS Japón 1/7/09

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07 WED 8:30pm:
The Brilliant Light of Carlos REYGADAS
Japón
(Mexico/2002)
With Magdalena Flores, Alejandro Ferretis

In his debut filmmaking effort, Carlos Reygades burst upon the international festival circuit as the new master of moving images in Mexico. A man leaves Mexico City for the remote countryside to prepare his own death. In the heart of an immense canyon he finds lodging with an old widow in her humble home. He then confronts the power of nature and the woman’s infinite humanity. With a style reminiscent of Andrei Tarkovsky – Reygadas seminal cinematic inspiration – Japón’s design evokes the physical and emotional ties between the characters, nature and the landscape. (Also see Battle in Heaven and Silent Light.) In Spanish with English subtitles.
WINNER: Best First Work, Best Screenplay Ariel Awards Mexico
Camera d’Or Special mention Cannes Film Festival
New Directors Award Edinburgh Film Festival
Best First Work Havana Film Festival
FIPRESCI Prize Rio De Janeiro Int. Film Festival
“Mr. Reygadas has talent to match his ambitions; or, rather, gifts that undercut them sufficiently to give his film a prickly, haunting poignancy.”—A O.Scott NY Times
“THE WORK OF AN EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED FILMMAKER!”—BBCi
Your MBC Ticket is good for 25% off wine tasting. . .
at CAVAS Wines! (across the street at 437 Española Way)
For tickets click HERE

Miami Theatrical Premiere Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 1/4-6/09

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04 SUN, 05 MON, 06 TUE 7:30pm & 9:30pm:
An MBC Premiere HD DIGITAL Presentation!
In collaboration with Emerging Pictures
Miami Theatrical Premiere!
Harvard Beats Yale 29-29
(Kevin Rafferty/2008)
With Tommy Lee Jones, Brian Dowling, Frank Champi, Meryl Streep

HARVARD STADIUM, NOVEMBER 23, 1968: for the first time since 1909, the football teams of Harvard and Yale are undefeated as they meet for their final game. Yale is heavily favored, with Brian Dowling, its captain and quarterback, satirized in classmate Garry Trudeau’s Doonesbury strip. Harvard’s lineman is Tommy Lee Jones —Al Gore’s roommate. Kevin Rafferty (ATOMIC CAFÉ) intercuts original footage with the hilarious, suspenseful recollections of the 50 men who played in what has become one of college football’s most famous games.
“The best football game I ever saw. . . for pure narrative beauty, culminating in the athletic equivalent of a MULTIPLE ORGASM, it wasn’t just the best game I ever saw – it was THE BEST GAME THAT EVER WAS. . . Now you, too, can experience the magic.”– Hendrik Hertzberg, The New Yorker online
“PREPOSTEROUSLY ENTERTAINING. . . A narrative that pulses with the artful, exciting beats of a thriller.” –Manohla Dargis, New York Times
“The best football movie I’ve ever seen!”– J. Hoberman, The Village Voice
Your MBC Ticket is good for 25% off wine tasting. . .
at CAVAS Wines! (across the street at 437 Española Way)
For tickets click HERE

Drunken Spelling Bee and 90’s Hip Hop 1/4/09

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DRUNKEN SPELLING BEE!
90’s Hip Hop Night!
DJs Induce & Manuvers

Tomorrow night! We are hosting our monthly DRUNKEN SPELLING BEE! Do you think youhave what it takes?? Free shot of jager for every word spelled right! $50 bar tab to the winner! Starts at 11pm, get there early to sign up!
90’s Hip Hop night tomorrow!! DJs Induce & Manuvers will be playing your fav joints from the 90’s. Dust off those old Nautica jackets and Mecca gear and come shake your ass on the floor.
Djs Ray Milian and Jessica Who are holdin’ it down in the back room.
Happy Meals all night!
RSVP

Coco Peru at the Colony Theater 1/11/09

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9 Days until Coco Peru at the Colony Theater! Tickets Selling Fast!

Sunday, January 11th 7pm
“An Evening with Coco Peru”
Special appearance by the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus
On Sunday January 11th, Coco Peru will be making a South Florida stop as she performs her stand up comedy show at the Colony Theater on Lincoln Road for one show only!
Coco has appeared in such films as Trick, Too Wong Foo, Girls Will Be Girls, and on TV in Will and Grace, Arrested Development, Twins, New York Undercover, Rude Awakening, Boy Meets Boy. Special guests the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus will also be performing.
Check out her website at: www.MissCoco.com
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
305.674.1040
Tickets Selling Fast!
All tickets are only $25.
You can buy tickets (without any fees) at the Colony Theater, or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com

Official University of Florida BCS Eve Party at Mansion with Gator Greats 1/7/09

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RSVP at www.theopiumgroup.com/rsvp/gators


Gator Nation in South Beach – the Offical University of Florida BCS Party
Presented by Aaron Resnick, Jeremy Resnick, Matt Cooper, Heather Flanagan, and Gary Wimsett, Jr.
January 7th, 2009

Hosted by Gator Greats: Chris Doering, Fred Taylor, Shane Matthews, Willie Jackson, Jr., Eric Rhett, Fred Weary, Terry Jackson, James Bates, Reidel Anthony, Jacquez Green, Corey Bailey, Noah Brindise, Judd Davis, Cooper Carlisle, Vernell Brown, Mike Harris (additional Gator Great hosts to be added)
Special Guest Host: Hollywood Bob
Join the Gator Greats, Albert, Alberta, the Gator Nation and the
University of Florida Alumni Association at
Mansion night club
www.mansionmiami.com
1235 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida
Complimentary cocktails from 11:00 pm to 12:00 am
RSVP mandatory for complimentary admission before 1:00 am
RSVP at www.theopiumgroup.com/rsvp/gators
For table reservations contact Kristin at 305.672.7495 or Kristin@thefirmmiami.com
There will be a dress code to attend this event, and you must RSVP to be on the guest list for admission.
Sponsored by: Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A., Balefire Representation, UpsideDownFlorida.com, Recovermydeposit.com, Florida Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, Davidoff Law Firm, PLLC, GatorsandMore, and FightinGators.com

Gator Nation Dinner Party at Red the Steakhouse South Beach 1/7/09

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Gator Nation in South Beach
Presented by Aaron Resnick, Jeremy Resnick, Matt Cooper, Heather Flanagan, and Gary Wimsett, Jr.
January 7th, 2009

Hosted by Gator Greats: Chris Doering, Fred Taylor, Shane Matthews, Willie Jackson, Jr., Eric Rhett, Fred Weary, Terry Jackson, James Bates, Reidel Anthony, Jacquez Green, Corey Bailey, Noah Brindise, Judd Davis, Cooper Carlisle, Vernell Brown, Mike Harris (additional Gator Great hosts to be added)
Special Guest Host: Hollywood Bob Redman
Join the Gator Greats and the Gator Nation for Dinner and Cocktails
Red the Steakhouse
(Esquire Magazine’s top 5 steakhouses in the United States)
119 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida
6:00 pm until 11:00 pm
Complimentary specialty cocktails 6:00 to 7:30 pm
For Dinner Reservations call 305.535.3688
Sponsored by: Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A., Balefire Representation, UpsideDownFlorida.com, Recovermydeposit.com, Florida Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center, Davidoff Law Firm, PLLC, GatorsandMore, and FightinGators.com

Richie Rich Special Live Performance and Fashion Showcase 1/2/09

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Please Join us tonight FRIDAY JANUARY 2ND at the new lounge on 23rd Street in South Beach,PROVOCATEUR, for a special performance by fashion icon (and now singer) Richie Rich along with a fashion showcase of his new line “Celebutante’.
Mention FUNKSHION at the door for immediate and free entry! I’ll be there at the door.
It’s an amazing space with indoor and outdoor tables. See you tonight!
10pm PROVOCATEUR 323 23RD Street , Miami Beach FL

rsvp@funkshion.com

Russian Passion Concert at Bass Museum 2/1/09

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FEBRUARY 1, 2009 – 3:00PM
CONCERT: Russian Passion

A tribute to Russia’s long history of classical music innovation, this program will transport the audience from the early romantic era at the beginning of the 19th century (Glinka, Balakirev), through the late Romantic era (Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff) to the great modernists of the early 20th century (Scriabin, Stravinsky, Prokofiev).
Russia’s proud tradition produced one of the most prominent composers in the world, Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, one of the greatest pianists in history, Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff, one of the most innovative and most controversial of composers, Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin, the most influential composer of 20th century music, Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky, and one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev.
Back by popular demand, Russian-born pianist Damira Feldman will captivate the audience with a lively and insightful performance of works by the great Russian composers.
Free with museum admission

Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
T: 305.673.7530
http://www.bassmuseum.org
Admission
$8 General Admission, $6 Students and Seniors. Free for members and children under 6.

Art Deco Weekend 2009 1/16-18/09

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Friday 16 January, noon – 11:00 pm
Saturday 17 January, 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday 18 January, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

ART DECO WEEKEND 2009
Down Argentine Way: Deco • Vino • Tango

Art Deco Weekend is back for its 32nd year, with the theme Down Argentine Way: Deco • Vino • Tango. Come enjoy art and antique vendors, films, lectures, classic cars, performances, tours, and more! Many of the festival’s event are tied to an exploration of Argentinean culture and Art Deco heritage.

The official program book can be picked up at the Art Deco Gift Shop, the Art Deco Education Center at Historic City Hall, and at local hotels. A full schedule of events is also available online at www.artdecoweekend.com.

Location: Ocean Drive, from 5th to 14th Streets, Miami Beach
Information: 305-672-2014 or www.artdecoweekend.com

Opening Reception For A World Of Deco 1/13/09

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Tuesday 13 January
7:00 pm
OPENING RECEPTION FOR A WORLD OF DECO
From Buenos Aires to Boston, Miami Beach to Mumbai, the Art Deco style found its way around the world, incorporating local motifs and influences everywhere it settled. Our four gifted artists were selected for their ability to blend a traditional Art Deco style with a regional sensibility, creating works that speak to the universal nature of Deco.

Featured artists are: Sid Daniels, Di Kaye, Tony Mendoza, and Mark Watts.

The exhibit will be on display during Art Deco Weekend festival hours: Friday 16 January from 12-11 pm; Saturday 17 January from 10 am-11 pm; and Sunday 18 January from 10 am-8 pm. Additionally, the exhibit will be open weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm until the end of January. Free admission.

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

Films At The Library Down Argentine Way 1/10/09

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Saturday 10 January
11:00 am
FILMS AT THE LIBRARY
Down Argentine Way (1940)
Directed by Irving Cummings, 88 minutes.

In this, her first leading role for Fox, Betty Grable became a nationwide sensation (and the famous WWII pinup girl with the million-dollar legs), and paired with co-star Don Ameche and a glorious Technicolor process, Down Argentine Way was a box-office success. The film also includes rousing dance numbers by the Nicholas Brothers, and introduced American audiences to a Brazilian wonder named Carmen Miranda. [Presented as a preview to Art Deco Weekend 2009 (January 16-18), whose theme is Down Argentine Way: Deco • Vino • Tango.] Free admission.

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

Miami Design Preservation League Lively Libations Non-hosted Cocktails in Historic Places 1/8/09

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Thursday 08 January
7:00 pm

LIVELY LIBATIONS: Non-hosted Cocktails in Historic Places
Join us for our monthly series (first Thursdays) of classic cocktails in grand architectural spaces. We meet each month at a different location for great conversation, fun drinks, and a brief history of the space.

Since 1927, the Washington Storage Company building has been a landmark on South Beach. Its landmark status only increased when it became, in 1992, the Wolfsonian-FIU. With a significant addition in 2006, the Dynamo Cafe emerged on the scene, offering refreshment and shopping in an atmosphere filled with great design. Come join us for drinks, games, and fun.

Location: The Dynamo Cafe at The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Av, Miami Beach
Information: 305-672-2014 or www.mdpl.org

Have a Happy New Year with Modern HD Opera on New Year’s Day 1/1/09

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01 THU 8pm:
HD OPERA on New Year’s Day!
See the best Operas in the world. . .in HD. . .
Right in your own neighborhood!
An MBC Premiere HD DIGITAL Presentation!
In collaboration with Emerging Pictures
Hansel and Gretel A Modern Opera in Three Acts
Performance at: Glyndebourne Festival, England. July 2008
Approximate running time: 135’, Music: Englebert Humperdinck, Libretto: Adelheid Wette, Conductor: Kazushi Ono, Directed: Laurent Pelly, Sets: Barbara de Limburg, Costumes: Laurent Pelly Cast: Jennifer Holloway mezzo-soprano Hänsel, Adriana Kučherová soprano Gretel

About HÄNSEL UND GRETEL
With this modern version of the classic fairy tale, Glyndebourne is presenting Englebert Humperdinck’s (1854-1921) Hänsel und Gretel for the first time in the 2008 Festival. The work has been a constant and extraordinary success since its premiere in 1893. Like all great fairy tales, the story has darker underpinnings, evident in Humperdinck’s brilliant orchestral writing which accompanies the lost siblings’ journey through a shadowy world of unknown and limitless menace.
“LIVELY, CONFIDENDENT, COLURFUL!”–Financial Times
“Adriana Kucerova’s irrepressibly hyperactive Gretel steals every scene. I don’t think I’ve seen an opera singer expend so much energy on stage. It’s as if she is connected directly to the national grid.” – Richard Morrison, Times Online
Admission for this Special Event: $18 and $16 MBC Members
Purchase Tickets HERE

M I A M I B E A C H C I N E M A T H E Q U E
The ongoing HD film festival where you don’t just watch, you experience!
512 Española Way at Plaza España, (305) 67-FILMS (673-567)
BECOME A MEMBER HERE: www.MBCINEMA.com

New Years Eve at Heathrow Lounge with DJ Tamara Sky, Roxy Cottontail, Damaged Goods and Contra 12/31/08

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Alexis Mincolla and Embrace present…
NEW YEARS EVE @ HEATHROW LOUNGE
with DJ Tamara Sky, Roxy Cottontail, Damaged Goods and Contra
Heathrow Lounge
681 Washington Avenue
South Beach, FL
Playboy’s baddest Playmate, and the only one that can actually rock a party behind the decks (and often does topless), Tamara Sky, Globetrotting Party Queen Roxy Cottontail and infamous DJ Contra. Production by South Beach’s Lord of Chaos and Black Sunday’s Alexis Mincolla. This ain’t no stuffy poolside cocktail party, this is a NYE event worthy of the occasion! Premium open bar 10pm-12:30am, champagne toast, and madness included. Tables available but running out.
Tickets:
$125 w/ Open Bar 10PM-12:30AM
$40 w/out Open Bar
The madness continues until 7 AM!!!

– For tickets and Bottle reservations contact mike@poundproductions.ca

Free South Beach New Years Eve street party on Espanola Way at Tapas y Tintos and Cafe Barcelona 12/31/08

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WELCOME 2009 WITH US AT CAFE BARCELONA!
Join us this Wednesday December 31st for a great party in South Beach, the place to be for NYE!
Española Way Block Party
:: Free ::
Live Bands, Flamenco Show, DJ Pauer, DJ Yasset
The party will start from 8PM
There will be tables available for dinner from Tapas y Tintos & Cafe Barcelona
Then the party will continue until 6AM at Cafe Barcelona with an “End of the year” set by DJ Pauer
We will have tables setup outside also.
Cafe Barcelona New Year’s Eve Celebration includes: Party Favorites, Split bottle of Cava, Grapes, Montaditos and a Classic Spanish Churros & Hot Chocolate breakfast!
Cost: $50 per person
For reservations: 305-484-203 (space limited)
CAFE BARCELONA
448 Española Way, South Beach

Duelling Divas The Battle Begins at Colony Theatre 1/3-4/09

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Colony Theater 1040 Lincoln Road Miami, FL

Our sincere apologies to the opera purists… Two professional opera singers decided that the world needed a good fat laugh! Big egos, along with big wigs, gorgeous voices, and ridiculous characters…audiences from college kids to older opera buffs adore this show and schtick. From the hallowed stage of Carnegie Hall, these hilarious ladies will tickle your funny bone as they combine “serious” operatic music with completely slapstick humor.

And remember, “it ain’t over till…” Well, you know.

“WHO KNEW OPERA COULD BE SO MUCH FUN?” Howard Cohen, Miami Herald July 11, 2008 “The Sopranos was never quite like this: “Baroness Vladka von Loudenstimme has had a long career on the opera stage but for how much longer is anyone’s guess. She’s still got the pipes but she likes to soak them in booze whenever she can — as in during every performance. So she hires the younger Southern belle Gwendoline Josephine Bellevoix Bouvier, who fancies herself French and cultured but who grew up in Boar Tush, La., to sing for the audience so she can sprint off stage for a nip. “One pianist named Paige Turner, 18 costumes, a horned helmet, spear, light saber and a lotta Puccini later, the diva duet becomes a duel. The aim is laughter. That’s the premise of Duelling Divas, a comedic entree into the world of grand opera.”

“A SMASH HIT!” WPBF-TV News 25 “An inspired stand-out in operatic theatre.” Ocala Magazine “See how high art and high camp combine!” Miami New Times

Tickets on Ticketmaster: $35, $22.50, $10

Divas on Youtube
http://www.duellingdivas.com/

TONIGHT !! Louis presents The Art of Murder hosted by Whitney Port, Nick D’Annunzio & Ernesto Arambatzis Tunes by DJ Brooklyn Dawn 12/30/08

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Louis in association with FRESH INK invite you to experience
The Art Of Murder
Tuesday December 30th 11PM
Special Host : Whitney Port
Tunes by: DJ Brooklyn Dawn, DJ Johnny The Boy
Hosted by: Nick D’Annunzio, Ernesto Arambatzis
For table reservations e mail ernesto10@mac.com
Louis at Gansevoort South
2377 COllins Ave
MIami Beach
www.louismiami.com

TUESDAY DECEMBER 30 The Art of Murder at LOUIS MIAMI

New Years Eve at The Lounge in the Shelborne 12/31/08

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Deco New Years Eve
The Lounge @ Shelborne Beach Resort
Open 7 PM – 3 AM party begins 10:00 PM
Free Admission 21 and over
Free Champaign Toast at Midnight
DJ Miki open format
1801 Collins Ave. South Beach

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Newly renovated, The Lounge at The Shelborne is now open every Friday and Saturday night with live DJ’s playing an open format. This New Years Eve, “The Lounge” is a perfect place to enjoy a simple night with friends have great drinks and music for any age. Party Favors, drink specials and a free Champaign Toast at Midnight will bring 2009. Bottles are also available so stop by and enjoy the evening with no velvet ropes or lines. If you wish for more information contact our Concierge 305 531 1271 x 2227. The Lounge is a deco style lounge with wood floors and new sofas, LCD Screens and friendly atmosphere.

Sushi-Me! Mondays at Akashi featuring artwork by Noah G POP 12/29/08

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The Art of Sushi: “Sushi-Me!” Mondays at Akashi
WHO: Michael Madd, Amaris Jones & NYC Digital Artist, Noah G POP
WHAT: The Art of Sushi: Tempting All of Your Senses
Artwork by Noah G POP * Music by DJ 360 * Gift Bags * Tastes by Larry of Akashi

Original artwork created exclusively for the evening will be auctioned to benefit the
Make A Wish Foundation of South Florida
(100% of Proceeds will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation)

Boat & Bottle Special for 2:
Basic $185- includes 4 Signature Rolls and 1 Bottle of Mumm Champagne
Deluxe $ 230- includes 5 Signature Rolls, 1 Bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow and dessert

WHERE: Akashi South Beach
448 Ocean Dr.
2nd Floor (Above Fresh on Fifth)
WHEN: Monday, December 29th, 2008
8- 11 PM

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About Noah G POP: Noah G’s signature “POPography” has been showcased in galleries throughout New York, Las Vegas and Miami. His art and custom clothing designs are in the personal collections of Pelé, Russell Simmons, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Wyclef Jean, Nicole Miller, Maya Angelou, Eryka Badu, Jill Scott and Queen Latifah. Currently, Noah is working vigorously at developing his fashion line and bring his art to consumer products everywhere. For more information, visit www.noahgpop.com.

Public Invitation for i love miami 365 grand finale Aerial Photoshoot at The Standard Miami pool 12/31/08

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Love is in the Air!
Photographer Alissa Christine Completes Her
“i love miami 365™” Daily Documentary Project on the Last DAY of the Year
• PUBLIC INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AERIAL PHOTO SHOOT •
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The Grand Finale photo of Alissa Christine’s “i love miami 365” project will be shot on December 31, 2008 at The Standard, Miami. Alissa invites the public to be a part of this amazing aerial shot as she flies overhead in an ultralight aircraft photographing the pool celebration below. “i love miami 365” has been a year-long photo documentary project in which Alissa Christine photographs every day showcasing the essence of this diverse city and its fabulous inhabitants. The shots are intended for publication in a colorful “i love miami 365” coffee table book.

The event will be a multimedia extravaganza hosted by Theresa Amandi and Marcus Blake, including live music by Elastic Bond with Cleaveland Jones & members of Lanzallamas crew, Cezar Santana, Here II Here and drum performance by Jude Papaloko Thegenus alongside DJ Inga Ambrosia. The gardens will be laden with work by artists Susa Alvarez, Jeff Dekal, Jorge Fernandez, Katia Jirasova, Tomas Loewy, Karelle Levy, Troy “el dibujon” Rodriguez and live body painting by Luis Valle. Projections of Alissa Christine’s photo journey will be shown in the lobby. The day will consist of vignette performances in art and dance by HeartBreakerz female breakdance crew, Pinups 305, Magic by Mio, Sacred Spirals Hoopers, and Acro Yoga. Reservations are required for Watsu water massage treatments by the pool, and Ultralight Adventures airplane rides.

It is requested that everyone arrive promptly by 2pm in order to register and participate in the aerial photo shoot taking place in the Standard pool. Participants should come dressed for the occasion: swimsuits and swim trunks with cover-ups. Be prepared to get wet and bring a towel.

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Location: The Standard Hotel, 40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Date & time: December 31, 2008 from 1pm to 5pm
Aerial photo shoot time: 2 pm
Drink specials from 1 pm to 2 pm, & a complimentary Grand Finale toast sponsored by Ecstasy Liquor
Limited street parking is available, and $7.00 valet parking includes one free drink
Admission is free
RSVP & Pre-registration REQUIRED for photo shoot: love@ilovemiami365.com

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About Alissa Christine:
Award winning Brazilian-American visual artist, Alissa Christine channels the true essence of beauty through her work and draws inspiration from the pure & simple joys of life. Also recognized for editorial & commercial photography, Alissa’s personal art spans mediums with innovative fusions of photography, lighting, movement, painting & display. Alissa Christine has been exhibiting and painting live throughout South Florida and New York City since 2005. She is currently the artist in residence at OLA/Sanctuary Hotel in South Beach.

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More information: www.ilovemiami365.com

Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=44722576466

Heathrow Lounge Presents Overthrow New Year’s Eve 12/31/08

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Heathrow Lounge invites everyone to join them for their very special New Year’s Eve 2009 ‘Overthrow’ bash with music provided by the very sexy DJ Tamara Sky and Miami’s own DJ Contra. There’s no better party around with the kind of anarchy that’ll be taking place at Heathrow, especially with an open bar from 10PM to 1AM.
This is your escape from the typical South Beach events.

Tickets

Director Michael Bay United Way Event 12/27/08

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Happy Holidays from Michail Capponi:

From the bottom of my heart I wanted to wish all of you very happy holidays.

As most of you will recall, last year around the holidays, we launched an annual event called “A Toast to United Way” to raise much needed funds for our community. Last year’s inaugural event festivities extended over four-days, with celebrations at more than a dozen elite venues on South Beach including Cameo, China Grill, Florida Room, The Forge, Glass, Mansion, Mokai, Mynt, Opium Garden, Prive, Rokbar, Sagamore Hotel, SET, Snatch and Suite.

I am once again chairing this event for United Way. This year, film director Michael Bay was gracious enough to open up his beautiful home, the former Hogan estate renovated by Capponi Group, for our 2nd Annual “A Toast to United Way”. The director of such blockbusters as Transformers, Pearl Harbor, and Bad Boys, Bay is serving as the host for the evening.

The invitation-only event will be held at 8 pm, on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Bay’s Miami Beach home. Tickets are $250 per person. VIP tickets, which will allow guests to join Bay and his celebrity guests on a private rooftop lounge, are available for $500 per person. Fine cuisine is graciously catered by The Forge and top shelf drinks generously provided by Diageo. Following the reception, all guests will be invited to an after-party. Proceeds go to support the work of United
Way of Miami-Dade.

As the event chair I am urging you all to come support the United Way and its great causes to help fund over 70 different charities in our Miami-Dade county areas.

Please call Maria Zuniga at 305 646 7020 or email to zuniga@unitedwaymiami.org for tickets.

Thank you, I’m looking forward to see you on the 27th.

Social Miami’s New Year’s Eve Guide 12/31/08

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{Social Miami has collected a guide for some very nice New Year’s Eve parties. Highlights below, but check their website for full details.}

Celebrate NYE in Style at The Setai

The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club

Recapture the Magic of a Big Band New Years Eve at the Regent Bal Harbour

New Years at The Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne

Joseph’s on the Water: Serving up two New Year’s Specials

A Special New Year’s Eve Performance of CATS

New Year’s Eve Buffet at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus

New Year’s Eve 2008 Celebration at the Hotel Victor

New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration at the Biltmore

Social Miami’s New Year’s Eve Guide

This Sunday at MBC Silents Please, Mark of Zorro with Grammy Award Winner Federico Britos 12/21/08

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“Silents Please” with LIVE accompaniment
By GRAMMY AWARD WINNER FEDERICO BRITOS!
(one special screening only: SUNDAY at 8pm)

M I A M I B E A C H C I N E M A T H E Q U E
The ongoing HD film festival where you don’t just watch, you experience!
512 Española Way at Plaza España, (305) 67-FILMS (673-567)
BECOME A MEMBER HERE: www.MBCINEMA.com

With the decision that would form his career, legendary silent film star Douglas Fairbanks, who remains the most famous of the Zorros, made this mix of comedy and derring-do reluctantly, as a change-of-pace from his modern-dress playboy roles. The Mark of Zorro is the swashbuckling story of a nineteenth century Robin Hood intent on freeing his beloved San Juan Capistrano from an evil Governor and his lecherous Captain.
With LIVE violin accompaniment. . .
by Grammy Award Winner FEDERICO BRITOS!
$20 or $18 MBC Members for this special event!
Purchase Tickets HERE

A very special New Years Eve in Miami Beach at the Gansevoort South with T.I. and Chloe Sevigny 12/31/08

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A very special New Years Eve in Miami Beach at the Gansevoort South with Chloe Sevigny and
T.I. will be performing all of his Hits.

We have put together a very special New Years Eve in Miami Beach at the Gansevoort South with Chloe Sevigny.
T.I. will be performing all of his Hits.
The music will be brought to you by DJ Cassidy along with Jus Ske. The House music will be DJ Behrouz along with Lee Kalt.
I hope that you will be able join us for this very special celebration!
Gansevoort South | 2377 Collins Ave | Miami Beach, FL
For Ticket Information Please Visit www.newyears.com/tonycho or call 305.773.0040

The Raleigh Hotel & Susanne Bartsch Present a Burlesque New Years Eve Celebration 12/31/08

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Suzanne Bartsch presents
A BURLESQUE NEW YEAR’S EVE
at the Raleigh Hotel
Wednesday, December 31st 2008
Open bar 9:30pm to 12:30pm
Party til 5am!
Amanda LePore, Tara Soloman, Patricia Field, Edison Farrow, Kenny Scharf, Brian Antoni, Debbie Ohanian, Nick D’Annunzio, Ernesto Abramatis, Whitney Port, Jose Ortiz, Merle and Danny Weiss, Eric Meyer, Peter Morales, Omar Gonzales, Ty Basset, Min & Olie Sanchez
Tickets from $150

Tickets

Follies:
Amanda Lepore
Patricia Field
Tara Solomon
Kenny Scharf
Brian Antoni
Debbie Ohanian
Nick D’Annunzio
Ernesto Arambatzis
Whitney Port
Jose Ortiz
Peter Morales
Alicia Rodriguez

Incredible burlesque shows throughout the night
Peep Show room
Mind blowing countdown
Amazing Visuals
and you are the cherry on top !!

Creative Fabulous dress code encouraged !

Dinner from $195
Tickets from $150
Open Bar 9:30 – 12:30AM
Party till 5AM
21+

For tickets please contact
NEWYEARSEVE@RALEIGHHOTEL.com
Or call 866 598 2131

The Raleigh
1775 Collins Ave at 18th Street
MIami Beach
ANDRE BALAZS HOTELS

Sundance and Miami Children’s Hospital Holiday Toy Drive 12/21/08

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This Sunday, December 21st, the The Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation to organize a Holiday Toy Drive for ill, underprivileged children. Be a real life Santa… donate an unwrapped, unopened toy & receive Comp Admission, a copy of the NEW Sundance CD & a Drink Ticket upon entry. Regarding your contribution; please, No Stuffed Animals. They’re cute & cuddly, but tend to be a health hazard for children with respiratory complications. Help us spread the word & support the cause… give. dance. feelgood. Muse by Stephan Luke & Louis Dee. Reply to confirm your invitation… Vip Table Reservations & additional event info call 305.322.0583. Real Story: Miami Children’s Hospital Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbZZMnsny3M Visit Sundance on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=38762679169&ref=mf”>Sundance fam is partnering with The Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation to organize a Holiday Toy Drive for ill, underprivileged children.

Be a real life Santa… donate an unwrapped, unopened toy & receive Comp Admission, a copy of the NEW Sundance CD & a Drink Ticket upon entry. Regarding your contribution; please, No Stuffed Animals. They’re cute & cuddly, but tend to be a health hazard for children with respiratory complications. Help us spread the word & support the cause… give. dance. feelgood. Muse by Stephan Luke & Louis Dee. Reply to confirm your invitation… Vip Table Reservations & additional event info call 305.322.0583.

Real Story: Miami Children’s Hospital Video
Visit Sundance on Facebook

Sundance for the Children
Biz Martinez, Stephan Luke and Kristine Hall invite you to Sundance for the Children with a special holiday toy drive to help benefit under privileged children in need. Donate an unwrapped toy at the door and receive complimentary admission all night. Stephan Luke will be spinning the hottest house music Miami has to offer and we are sure this good cause will have everyone in a great mood which will result in a great party… see you there.

Miss Twinkleton’s Schools For Sensitive Boys Presents The Nutcracker: Men In Tights! 12/19-21/08

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Miss Twinkleton’s Schools For Sensitive Boys Presents The Nutcracker: Men In Tights!
Friday, December 19, Saturday, December 20, 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, December 21, 3:00 p.m.
The Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road
305.674.1040 www.miamigaychorus.org
Tickets: $30, $25, $20, $15
The Miami Gay Men’s Chorus December Concert will be packed with the kind of humor and irreverence (with some sprinkles of nostalgia and sensitivity) you’ve grown to love from this All Volunteer Chorus.

Screening Tomorrow Night at Miami Beach Cinematheque 12/18/08

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Bass Museum of Art
SCREENING
Father and Son (Otets i syn/ Îòåö è ñûí)(Russia/2003)
Thursday, December 18 – 8:30pm

Film Series in conjunction with the Russian Dreams exhibition at the Bass Museum of Art:
THE DREAMS OF ALEKSANDR SOKUROV FILM RETROSPECTIVE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE
All films screened at the Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach except Russian Ark on Jan 11, which screens at the Bass Museum of Art.
Thursday, December 18 – 8:30pm
Father and Son (Otets i syn/ Îòåö è ñûí) (Ru ssia/2003)
With Andrei Shchetinin and Aleksei Nejmyshev
Father and Son won the FIPRESCI prize at the Cannes Film Festival with the following note from the critics who gave the award: “For brilliant images and the director’s original way of depicting the powerful bond that unites a father and a son.” The film is part of a trilogy begun with Mother and Son, and will end with the planned Two Brothers and a Sister. With one of the most poetic films ever made, Sokorov shows that intensity of emotions and imagery associated with human intimacy does not need to be associated with sexuality (which some critics read into the film’s premise, incorrectly, according to the director himself).
WINNER: Cannes Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize Russian Guild of Film Critics Golden Aries for Art Direction.
“ACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL… dreamily seductive and profoundly disturbing”–BBC
“LIKE A DREAM WITHIN A DREAM. Its images and emotions are vivid, disquieting and also hermetic, and while it may frustrate your desire for clear storytelling and psychological transparency, it has an intensity that surpasses understanding.” -New York Times
Tickets are $10 or $7 MBC and Bass Museum Members, and advance tickets are available at www.MBCinema.com.
UPCOMING FILMS:
Thursday, January 08 – 8:30pm
Aleksandra (Àëåêñàí 28;ðà)(Russia/2007)
Sunday, January 11th 2009 – 6:30pm at the Bass Museum
Russian Ark, 2002 (96 minutes)

Miami Tattoo Expo 1/9-11/09

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The 2009 Miami Tattoo Expo is happening January 9, 10 & 11th at the MiamiBeach Convention Center. This year’s event features live tattooing & piercing by more than 300 artists from around the world, unique vendors, custom cars & bikes, art displays, tattoo contests, and a variety of local & national entertainers. More information & tickets available at www.miamitattooexpo.com.

World Erotic Art Museum sneak preview of the 2009 Forbidden Art Series 12/27/08

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The World Erotic Art Museum desires to TEMPT you with a Sneak Preview of the 2009 FORBIDDEN ART SERIES. This long awaited, TEMPTATION PARTY will be held on Saturday, December 27th 2008 from 8pm until Midnight.

The evening will be complete with a Red Carpet Entrance, Music, Complementary Cocktails, Champagne, Wine, and Hors D’oeuvres. This will be one event not to be missed, as there will be never before featured art on display.

The general public is invited and the cost is only $15 at the door. The attire is casual chic. This is one party to SEE AND BE SEEN at the WEAM.

1205 Washington Ave. on South Beach. www.WEAM.COM.

CASAdAMOR presents Toy Soldier Holiday Party at Aerobar 12/19/08

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CASAdAMOR presents Toy Soldier Holiday Party. Guests are encouraged to wear Red. Bring in a toy and receive complimentary admission until Midnight. Ladies receive complimentary Peppermint Chocolate Martini’s.

When: FRIDAY DECEMBER 19
What Time: 10PM-5AM
Resident: SHAWN RUDNICK & JORGE FELIX

Dress Code: Red Attire Recommended.
Space is limited table reservations recommended please call 786.380.5947 or email at rsvp@aerobarmiami.com

http://www.aerobarmiami.com/

New Years Eve at the Gansevoort South 12/31/08

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New Years Eve at the Gansevoort South

Join Ajax Entertainment as we host a very special New Years Eve in Miami Beach at the Gansevoort South with Chloe Sevigny and hosted by Wilhelmina Models. The recording artist T.I. will be performing all of his Hits. The music will be brought to you by DJ Cassidy along with Jus Ske. The House music will be DJ Behrouz along with Lee Kalt. Unlike most events, there will be a premium open bar the entire night. Food will be provided by STK.

Tickets are $225 per person.
To purchase tickets, please go to www.newyears.com/ajaxent
Tables are available. I hope that you will be able join us for this very special celebration!
Gansevoort South is located at 2377 Collins Avenue, South Beach.

The Eve Party at the Florida Room 12/24/08

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The Eve Party at the Florida Room

The Florida Room invites you to the Fifth Annual “Eve Party”, Wednesday night, December 24, 2008. Sounds will be provided by DJ Mark Leventhal. The event is hosted by Hosted by Aaron Resnick, Hirsh, Jeff Brook, Zack Bush, Erica Freshman, David Goldfarb, Evan Glassman, Billy Goldfarb.

RSVP is Mandatory – eveparty@h2cinc.com

There will be complimentary cocktails 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm. For Tables please call: 305.674.6152. The Florida Room is located at 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.

New World Symphony After Hours: Late Night at the Lincoln 12/20/08

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New World Symphony After Hours: Late Night at the Lincoln

This Saturday, December 20, at 9pm, New World Symphony’s “Friends” are hosting a fantastic red-carpet style event featuring avant-garde musical performances by our NWS Fellows playing classical favorites and fusions of jazz, soul, rock and funk! There will be complimentary cocktails and a festive atmosphere of Hollywood Glamour.

For “Friend of a Friend” tickets, $50 each, please call/email Stacey Glassman (305.673.3330 x230).

It is $250.00 to join Friends for 12 months and you will be able to bring a guest to all the Friends events. 9pm cocktails, 10pm performance, 11pm-1am party with DJ JJ Neil. Lincoln Theatre, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Second Annual Festivus Party at the Catalina Hotel 12/18/08

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Second Annual Festivus Party at the Catalina Hotel

Thursday night, December 18, 2008, join Big Brothers Big Sister’s Impact Circle for the funniest and most outrageous holiday party out there “Festivus for the Rest of Us”! The event is at the Catalina Hotel.

To attend, please contact Ryan Gonzalez at (305) 644-0066 ext. 287 or rgonzalez@bbbsmiami.org.

Tickets are $25.25 for member and $33.33 for non members. The event is from 8:00 pm until 11:00 pm. 100% of the ticket sales will go to supporting kids and finding them a quality mentor.

It takes two (MDPL and you!) to tango 12/21/08

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ART DECO WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENT
Sunday 21 December
4:00 – 5:30 pm

TANGO WORKSHOP
Learn some new moves, or brush up on your existing skills in our afternoon tango workshop, designed to help you master some tango basics in preparation for Art Deco Weekend 2009, Down Argentine Way: Deco • Vino • Tango.

The workshop will be led by Oscar Caballero and Roxana Garber, professional tango dancers and the artistic directors of the Tango Times Dance Company. No previous tango experience is required – just a sense of fun! All ages and ability levels welcome. $20 per person, payable at the door. Please call 305-672-2014 to make a reservation.

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

Shore Club and Tenjune present New Years Eve 12/31/08

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The Shore Club & Tenjune present THIRTYONEDECEMBER

Click here for tickets

The Shore Club
(a Morgans Hotel original)
1901 Collins Avenue
Miami, FL
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008.
Doors open 8pm. 21 and over.

presented by
EUGENE REMM – MARK BIRNBAUM – BEN PUNDOLE
ALAN PHILIPS – JOSH SHAMES – JOSH WAGNER
featuring live performances by
RON BROWZ
(“Pop Champagne”)
PRAS
(of The Fugees)
music by
DJ M.O.S.
PREMIUM OPEN BAR 9pm – 2am
VIP TABLE TICKETS RECEIVE UNLIMITED BOTTLE SERVICE
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS AVAILABLE
New Year’s Eve at The Shore Club is perpetually the most fabulous celebration in the country, and this year will be no exception. Known throughout the nation as the most exciting and fabulous party spot, The Shore Club and Sky Bar transforms itself on New Years Eve into an energetic oasis of music, celebrity, and style.
Utilizing the majority of the Shore Club property including the pool and the many meandering bars and lounges indoor and out, there is something for everyone. The bar is top shelf and open bar is from 9pm – 1am, while table service will feature unlimited bottles of Moet champagne and Grey Goose vodka on beds by the pool or lounge style seating in the Red Room.

Masqurade Affair New Year’s Eve Party at Dream 12/31/08

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WEDNESDAY
December 31, 2008
The entire Dream Nightclub family invites you to celebrate the New Year in a stimulating sexy way at our Masqurade Affair NYE 09′ Party. DJ Mummy and DJ Johnny Walker Red will spin stimulating open format sets that will have you dancing into the New Year!

Doors open at 10pm.
$40 General Adimission
Complimentary Bar 10 til’ midnight
Champagne toast for all
Table Reservations: 305.674.4444

www.dreammia.com

Ciroc Vodka presents a Models and Bottles edition of Sweet Fridays 12/19/08

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FRIDAY
December 19, 2008
Christmas is right around the corner and this Friday we’re gonna find out who wants to be naughty or nice!! Join us as Ciroc Vodka presents a “Models and Bottles” edition of Sweet Fridays. Resident DJ Armand Pena also welcomes guest dee jays DJ Infamous 44 & John Magic, fresh off the HIN Tour, to spin TheCandle Room.

Holiday cheer is definitely in the air!!
Table Reservations: 305.674.4444
Dream Nightclub and Sweet Fridays will be participating in the CLUB KIDSANNUAL TOY DRIVE benefiting children from the Charlie Program.
Bring a toy between 11pm – 1am and receive complimentary admission as well as a gift from Asahi Beer.

The Chat Noir Club welcomes DJ Anthony Attalla at Dream 12/15/08

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MONDAY
December 15, 2008
The hottest party in Miami just got hotter as this week, The Chat Noir Club welcomes DJ Anthony Attalla. The talented DJ/Producer brings his skills back to Miami for his last show in South Florida for 2008.
Two parts circus, One part Burlesque, a pinch of class, and a dash of trash – – Don’t miss The Chat Noir Club.

Doors open 10 pm. Show starts at 11pm.
Admission: $20
Table Reservations: 305.674.4444

www.DreamMia.com

Black Sheep Bar Miami Invites You To The Grand Opening Of Sunday Sanctuary 12/14/08

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*** Black Sheep Bar Miami *Formerly Laundry Bar* Invites You To The Grand Opening Of Sunday Sanctuary ***

This is for those of you who love an unpretentious environment filled with great vibes. Be prepared to see some of the old Laundry Bar celebs as well as the usual suspects. This is an evening get together that starts at 8PM and ends promptly at Midnight so that we can all make it to work on Mondays.
Expect inexpensive drink prices and weekly surprise drink specials coupled with the soulful sounds of DJ jojoflores and accompanied by the sounds of legends Richie Jones and Franck Adams. Weekly guest DJs on the menu with live talent to come….

Please pass this on to anyone that you think might enjoy this Soiree!

Black Sheep Bar – 721 North Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach FL. 33139 info. 305.531.7700

MacBeth Free Flamingo Park Miami Beach 1/9-11/09

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, January 9 – 10 – 11, 7:00 p.m.
Flamingo Park, Meridian Avenue + 12 Street
Shakespeare’s MACBETH
Produced by Shakespeare Miami

All performances are free no tickets required

Friday, January 9, Opening Night, 7:00pm performance

Saturday, January 10, 7:00 pm Performance

Sunday,  January 11, 7:00 pm Performance

Do… Bring a blanket or low beach chairs. There is no “seating” at Shakespeare in the Park. An extra blanket comes in handy because sometimes it gets a little nippy.

Do… Bring a picnic.   Pick up a dinner ‘to go’ from a local Restaurant or have your neighborhood market make up a gourmet picnic for you!

Do… Bring the family.  Our shows are perfect for kids 8 and up. This production is a little more for older children.  There is realistic violence in this play including Swordfights, verbal abuse and of course, Macbeth loses his head in the end. There is a lot of blood and there are scary witches, too, so it is not a good show for toddlers.

Do… Bring some cash or a check to throw in the donation basket! All funds go to our education programs

Don’t … Bring tall chairs unless you plan to sit towards the back of the field.

Don’t …Bring Dogs.  With picnics and people sitting on the ground, dogs tend to annoy other patrons in the park.

Don’t… Go back stage to visit friends or family members No one is permitted backstage without a staff ID.

Do… Find an usher to send flowers or notes back stage, the actors appreciate it.

David Hertzberg Harpsichord Concert 1/10/09

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Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, 8 pm
The French and Spanish Connection
David Hertzberg, harpsichord

Please be our guest at a magnificent concert featuring the beautiful music
of David Hertzberg.

The concert wiill include music by composers Louis Couperin, Jacques
Du Phly, François Couperin, and Domenico Scarlatti (see complete
program below).

David Hertzberg studied piano at Butler University and then studied
the harpsichord over several years with the late American harpsichordist
Igor Kipnis while attending the Early Music Institute of the Festival
Music Society in Indianapolis.

In 1977 Mr. Kipnis selected him to join in the making of a complete set
of all of the solo- and multiple-instrument J. S. Bach harpsichord concerti
with Karl Munchinger and the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra for the Intercord label.

LOCATION: St. John’s United Methodist Church, 4760 Pine Tree Dr.
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
PRICE: $20 at the door, $15 online www.artsatstjohns.com
INFO: 305-613-2325 artsatstjohns@bellsouth.net

PROGRAM
I.
Louis Couperin (ca. 1626-1661) РPr̩lude, D Major

Jacques Du Phly (1715-1789) РFrom Pi̬ces de Clavecin, Premier Livre (1744), D Major
Allemande
Courante
La Van Loo
Rondeau
Rondeau
La Damanzy
II. François Couperin (1668-1733)

7ème Prélude from L’art du Toucher le Clavecin (1716), B-flat Major

From Pièces de Clavecin, Second Livre, 6 ème Ordre (1716-17), B-flat Major
Les Moissonneurs
Les Langueurs-Tendres
Le Gazoüillement
La Bersan
Les Baricades Mistérieuses
Les Bergeries
La Commère
Le Moucheron
III. Domenico Scarlatti (1685 – 1757)
Sonata K. 380 in E Major
Sonata K. 455 in G Major
Sonata K. 9 in d minor
Sonata K. 525 in F Major
Sonata K. 481 in f minor
Sonata K. 33 in D Major
Sonata K. 96 in D Major
Sonata K. 491 in D Major
Sonata K. 492 in D Major
Sonata K. 417 in d minor, Fuga

New Year’s Eve 2009 hosted by Anne V and music by Miss Nine at SET 12/31/08

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New Year’s Eve 2009 hosted by Anne V and music by Miss Nine
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Victoria’s Secret supermodel Annie V hosts New Years Eve at SET with guest DJ Miss Nine spinning sexy house music. Miss Nine began her career, not as a deejay, but as a model. Longing for more, her passion for music led Kristin Schrot to move to Amsterdam where she dubbed herself Miss Nine and began pursuing a career in the electronic industry. With her eclectic taste in music, ranging from energetic grooves with plenty of vocals to a deeper, progressive sound, Miss Nine is sure to turn heads and move feet any where she performs. Let her get you dancing the night away this New Years Eve as she comes to take over the decks at SET Nightclub.

Dirty South at SET 12/26/08

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Dirty South at SET
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The filthy curb-crawling new wave disco of Dirty South is a result of debauched years behind the decks and a lot of time spent at home creating his own musical fun. Over the past 3 years, Dirty South has made an instant name for himself in the dance music industry, impressing the who’s who of international DJs, producers, media and music lovers with his uncanny ability to dish up ready-made dancefloor bombs. Experience an artist at the forefront of electro house music for yourself at SET.

Britto Wonderland 2008 at SET 12/20/08

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Britto Wonderland 2008 at SET
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Romero Britto and The Opium Group cordially invite you to experience Britto Wonderland 2008, a night of holiday cheer for the benefit of children and adults alike. A special unveiling of The Brittobaum, a on of a kind masterpiece by Romero Britto to be auctioned in benefit of The Britto Foundation in conjunction with the first annual SET Toy Drive. The dress code will be seductively snazzy, with a toy for donation in hand.

Blackberry Club Luxe Series ft. DJ Clinton Sparks & Kevin Dillon 12/18/08

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Blackberry Club Luxe Series ft. DJ Clinton Sparks & Kevin Dillon
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Blackberry Luxe Club Series comes to SET Nightclub for a special performance by DJ Clinton Sparks. Clinton Sparks is a hip-hop radio DJ, mixtape DJ and producer. He has a weekly syndicated radio show named “SmashTime Radio” that can be heard on Sirius Satellite Radio and on radio stations around the U.S. and the world. He’s made a few television appearances on BET and MTV. He’s won several awards for his mixtapes and his radio show. Hosting the event will be none other than Entourage’s “Drama,” actor Kevin Dillon.

Segafredo Miami Rumba Samba Live 12/13/08

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Saturdays @ Segafredo Miami
“RUMBA SAMBA LIVE” internet radio broadcast
Segafredo!….it’s one of our favorites.
The view, the service, the drinks & most of all the music & vibe that this place has to offer!
We are very proud to know that this has to do with the music & the energy we provide for this wonerful watering well!
Experience the fusion between this DJ & Musician as they navigate your journey
for the evening with deep soulful treats!

Catch it on
www.deepmixfm.com
10pm-230am

Magical Evening New Year’s Eve Presented by TAI Entertainment at Mondrion Miami Beach 12/31/08

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OK Here’s The Scoop On NYE
Here at Tai Entertainment, we’ve decided to give you something a little different this year. We are inviting you to Mondrian to experience a Magical Evening complete with a 20 Piece Orchestra playing together with Dj Tavin in front of the Miami skyline and a midnight fireworks display guaranteed to dazzle your senses. The general admission tickets are $200.00 and include a 4 hour open bar. Now, for the next 4 days this ticket will be offered at $150.00 Dollars. We are also offering tickets for the 2nd seating at Asia De Cuba, which are certainly the best seats in the House. Please don’t wait till the last minute like you do every year. This event will not be for people who want to be in a club with 2,000 people, but rather at an intimate soiree with limited tickets. We truly hope to see you there.
Tommy Pooch and Alan Roth

Ana Paula at Score 12/12/08

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 12
EVOLUTION FRIDAYS
RED, WHITE, AND BLACK Party
Making her US debut Brazil’s Dj / Producer
ANA PAULA
Hosted by Michael Stanley
Ricardito La, la, la and his dancers will be entertaining our 2nd Level Lounge

BRAZIL’S TOP DEEJAY ANA PAULA @ SCORE THIS FRIDAY DEC. 12

“EXPERIENCE ANA”
Looking for a new experience? Check out SCORE on Friday, December 12 and “EXPERIENCE ANA” at SCORE’S Red, White & Black event. The “ANA EXPERIENCE” is the magic created by Brazilian Bombshell and International DJ Ana Paula. The Brazilian native talent will add SCORE to the list of international venues she has played from Israel to Mexico to Canada, where she is especially beloved.
Ana makes her experience YOUR experience by creating the same energy at SCORE that she crafted when she spun at Gay Pride in Vienna Austria and Carnival in Rio! So, remember, on Friday, December 12th, for a new experienvce, EXPERIENCE ANA @ SCORE on Lincoln Road

Official Concert After Party hosted by Floyd Mayweather at Mansion 12/14/08

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Official Concert After Party hosted by Floyd Mayweather at Mansion

> VIEW WEB PAGE > GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY
Strip Tease Sundays presents The Official Concert After Party hosted by Floyd “Money” Mayweather with surprise celebrity guests and performances. Featuring the best in hip hop’s hottest hits from resident DJs Mr. Mauricio and Bulletproof.

Trent Cantrelle at Mansion 12/13/08

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Trent Cantrelle at Mansion
> VIEW WEB PAGE > GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY
Trent has been involved with the world of DJing and music for over a decade. Trent has remained at the very forefront of the Southern US scene with countless gigs as a resident for one of the most respected promoters in North America, Donnie “Disco” Estopinal Donnie’s Events gave trent the opportunity to regularly play along side some of the biggest talent in the world including opening for Deepdish, Fat Boy Slim, Paul Oakenfold, and recently for John Digweed at Coachella’s sister event, the Voodoo Music Festival with crowds of 20,000+. Now is your chance to see him live as he performs for Mansion’s massive audience.

Heart Menders Foundation Cocktail Reception at SET 12/13/08

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{I’m gonna go ahead and recommend this one. A $20 donation for a good cause gets you comp drinks at one of the nicest clubs in town. I just don’t think you can beat that. Be sure to dress nice.}

Heart Menders Foundation Cocktail Reception
> Learn More > RSVP
From 10PM through Midnight SET invites you to a cocktail reception in support of Heart Menders Foundation who are responsible for providing life saving heart surgeries for children in need. Complimentary cocktails when you RSVP. A $20 Minimum Donation required.

http://www.caribbeanheartmenders.com/

http://www.setmiami.com/

FUNDarte and Miami Light Project announce 2nd annual Global Cuba Fest line-up 2/6-8/09

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Miami Light Project and FUNDarte present
“GLOBAL CUBA FEST 2009”
“Global Cuba Fest” will feature some of the best in Contemporary Cuban Music today…
ALBITA, ALEX CUBA and YOSVANY TERRY

Date & Time
February 6, 2009, 8:00 PM
February 7, 2009, 8:00 PM
February 8, 2009, 8:00 PM
Tickets: Click here for secure online ticketing tickets on sale NOW!
$20 each performance
$50 festival pass

“Global Cuba Fest”, on the shores of Miami Beach. Three concerts where Cuba’s musicians mesh the sounds of their roots with influences from other cultures without losing their identity – making innovating inroads in “Contemporary World Cuban Music” today.

MIAMI LIGHT PROJECT & FUNDarte ANNOUNCE 2nd ANNUAL GLOBAL CUBA FEST LINE UP

December 8, 2008, Miami, FL — Miami Light Project and FUNDarte are proud to present the 2nd Annual Global Cuba Festival! Presented at the beautiful North Beach Bandshell, Global Cuba Fest will feature some of the best in contemporary Cuban music including Grammy Award winner Albita, Alex*Cuba and Yosvany Terry!

Miami Light Project & FUNDarte
present
“GLOBAL CUBA FEST”
February 6, 7, 8, 2009 – 8:00 p.m.
North Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Tickets $20.00
Festival Pass $50.00
For tickets visit www.miamilightproject.com or www.fundarte.us
Or calling: 1 800 595 4849

ALBITA – Friday, February 6, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Known as the Cuban diva, Albita graces audiences with her Cuban renditions of dance and soul! The Miami-based ten time Grammy Award nominee and two time Grammy Award winner kicks off the 2nd Annual Global Fest with a smokin dance party under the stars!

ALEX CUBA – Saturday, February 7, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Alex*Cuba’s trademark sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and rock chords subtly subvert commonly held notions of what Cuban music is. Alex is the vanguard, crafting a cross-cultural sound. Not tied to tradition, this Cuban-Canadian prefers his vintage Gibson over el sencerro (cowbell) anytime.

YOSVANY TERRY “YE-DÉ-GBÉ AFRO-CARIBBEAN LEGACY” – Sunday, February 8, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Yosvany Terry’s voice and style are unique and complex, marrying Cuban and American musical traditions to create a new and exciting sound. The New York–based Terry brings Afro Cuban folklore alive with his saxophone. Join us for the closing night of Global Cuba Fest for music and dancing under the full moon!

About Miami Light Project
Founded in 1989, Miami Light Project is a not-for-profit cultural organization which presents live performances by innovative dance, music and theater artists from around the world; supports the development of new work by South Florida-based artists; and offers educational programs for students of every age. Since our inception, we have reached a diverse cross-section of communities throughout Miami-Dade County with an extensive outreach effort that includes partnerships with other arts organizations, universities and social service agencies. Miami Light Project is a cultural forum to explore some of the issues that define contemporary society.

About FUNDarte
FUNDarte is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to producing, presenting, and promoting music, theater, dance, film, visual arts, and special events by celebrating and awakening consciousness of emerging social movements, ideas, art forms, and artists in South Florida that are representative of Earth’s diverse places and cultures.

Florida Grand Opera at Swoon at The Forge 12/12/08

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FGO at The Forge
Friday, December 12 at 9 p.m.

Shareef Malnik, Maxwell Blandford, Ernesto Arambatzis and Erica Freshman invite you to celebrate the holiday season with drama. “Swoon” is becoming a Friday night tradition, and this week The Florida Grand Opera makes a special guest appearance. Enjoy a performance by soprano Elizabeth Caballero and pianist John Keene with FGO’s Justin Moss as Master of Ceremonies. Complimentary martinis and champagne from 9 to 11 p.m. Swoon’s $55 prix fixe three-course dinner is curated by Chef Swersky and includes a complimentary glass of champagne. Keeping with the holiday spirit, bring a CD of your favorite piece of music, and it will be passed on to less fortunate school students. RSVP by phone or email swoon@theforge.com.

Swoon

The Forge
432 41st Street, Miami Beach
305-538-8533 (Reservations – mention Swoon)

jojoflores Is Back at Gotsoul Sessions Nikki Beach Miami 12/13/08

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Please join us this Saturday Dec. 13th at Nikki Beach between 12PM-7PM for ‘gotsoul’ sessions.
Resident ‘jojoflores’ is back with us this week and we are pleased that this event is picking up! There are spirit samplings every weekend and shots for the dancers!
Jessica Richardson & Beppe Gioia will be celebrating their birthdays with us this weekend so come by and toast their day with us!
Opening set by Beppe Gioia

For more info and guest list: gotsoul.b3@gmail.com

Mansion Presents Trent Cantrelle 12/13/08

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This Saturday night Mansion welcomes everyone to come out and celebrate as they bring in Los Angeles’ own Trent Cantrelle to supply all the sound. This is Cantrelle’s first appearance at Mansion, and he’ll be sure to supply plenty of his signature tech house.
After starting his career in New Orleans in the early 90s, Cantrelle’s made a name for himself, and after migrating to the West coast, his talent sky rocketed as he know rocks dance floors everywhere from Las Vegas to South America.

Complimentary Guest List

New World Symphony French Impressions 1/9-11/09

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French Impressions
Friday and Saturday, January 9 – 10 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 11 3:00 PM
Lincoln Theatre
Tickets from $27

French musical masters and their international inspirations and fantasies take center stage under the graceful baton of guest conductor Robert Spano. Take a traditional look at Italy through the eyes of Berlioz in his non-traditional concerto for viola, Harold in Italy. Dance to the sultry rhythms of Spain with Debussy in Iberia. Dutilleux’s The Shadows of Time quotes from The Diary of Anne Frank with a children’s choir as it questions if time can possibly forgive the evils of the world.

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

New World Symphony Horn Legacies 12/21/08

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Horn Legacies
Sunday,
December 21
3:00 PM
Lincoln Theatre
All tickets $12

After you hear Brahms’ Horn Trio at the Musicians’ Forum on the 15th, you will surely want to join us for this concert as we welcome Jennifer Montone, Principal Horn of the Philadelphia Orhcestra. Ms. Montone will perform Ligeti’s Horn Trio, whose combination of instruments was directly inspired by Brahms’ own Trio. Mozart’s Horn Quintet and Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1 round out this vibrant chamber program.

Did you know? Mozart wrote his horn works for his friend Joseph Leutgeb and in his original score manuscripts wrote snide notes (in jest) to Leutgeb, such as “take it easy, animal” and “finished? thank heaven!”

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

Free Musicians’ Forum 12/15/08

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Musicians’ Forum
Monday, December 15
7:00 PM
Lincoln Theatre
FREE, ticket required

Catch the contagious enthusiasm of our Fellows as they present the music they love. Cello Fellow Soo Jee Yang — who recently won a position in the Kansas City Symphony — will play a Suite for Cello by Cassado accompanied by a multi-media performance by Bass Fellow, Jory Herman. Percussion Fellow
Sergio Carreno and soprano Rebekah Diaz will perform seven Spanish songs. Then three Fellows will breathe life into Brahms’ impassioned Trio for Horn, Violin and Piano, which serves as a tribute to Brahms’ mother. It is emotional music at its best.
Ticket required! Click here to reserve your seat today!

The Dreams Of Aleksandr Sokurov Screening at Miami Beach Cinematheque 12/11/08

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Bass Museum of Art
SCREENING
Mother and Son (Mat i syn/ Ìàòü è ñûí) (Russia/1997)
Thursday, December 11 – 8:30pm
Film Series in conjunction with the Russian Dreams exhibition at the Bass Museum of Art:
THE DREAMS OF ALEKSANDR SOKUROV FILM RETROSPECTIVE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE
All films screened at the Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach except Russian Ark on Jan 11, which screens at the Bass Museum of Art.
Thursday, December 11 – 8:30pm
Mother and Son (Mat i syn/ Ìàòü è ñûí)(Russia/1997)
With Gudrun Geyer and Alexei Ananishnov Mother and Son is a love story about the deep affection that exists between a mother and her son, which Sokurov portrays as the greatest love in the world: primal, life-giving and pure. The characters are seen within and against a landscape of melancholy beauty, which Sokurov uses like a German Romantic painter. When the mother dies, the son is left entirely alone in a world which offers little comfort.
“ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMS EVER SEEN!”- Combustible Celluloid
“SOKUROV IS WHAT CINEMA CAN BE AT ITS GREATEST!”- Susan Sontag
“**** One of those rare works that extends the art of film, suggesting for all its melancholy that movies do have a future.” – Dave Kehr, DAILY NEWS
Tickets are $10 or $7 MBC and Bass Museum Members, and advance tickets are available at www.MBCinema.com.
UPCOMING FILMS:
Thursday, December 18 – 8:30pm
Father and Son (Otets i syn/ Îòåö è ñûí) (Russia/2003)
Thursday, January 08 – 8:30pm
Aleksandra (Àëåêñàíäðà)(Russia/2007)
Sunday, January 11th 2009 – 6:30pm at the Bass Museum
Russian Ark, 2002 (96 minutes)

Holiday Songs and Carols Around the World 12/14/08

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Holiday Songs and Carols Around the World
Sunday, December 14, 3:00 pm
Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Avenue
305.673.7530 www.bassmuseum.org
This program presents an inspiring collection of European, American and Latin American Carols. From a Gregorian chant to carols by contemporary composers, the classical interpretation of this eclectic collection of international carols will capture your attention and prepare you to celebrate the holiday season.

Dance Now! Ensemble presents Celebration of Light 12/13-14/08

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Dance Now! Ensemble presents: Celebration of Light
Saturday, December 13, 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, December 14, 3:00 p.m.
Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road

305-975-8489 www.dancenowmiami.org
$25 general; $20 advanced; $15 students/seniors
Inspired by the common theme present in many of the winter holidays, the Dance Now! Ensemble presents three world premieres, including “Following the Light”, a reflection on light, both in its literal and metaphorical significance.

Films at the Library: Dangerous When Wet (1953) Free 12/13/08, 12/16/08

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Films at the Library: Dangerous When Wet (1953) FREE
Saturday, December 13, 11:00 am; Tuesday, December 16, 7:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd Street
305.535.4219 www.mdpl.org
Cartoon legends Tom and Jerry join Esther Williams in this light-hearted extravaganza about a girl from Arkansas who swims the English Channel–and meets a dashing Frenchman (Fernando Lamas.) Charlotte Greenwood and William Demarest head the family of fitness buffs that help her along the way. Directed by Charles Walters, 95 minutes.

New Year’s Eve Nikki Beach Miami get your tickets before Dec 15th and save 12/31/08

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Nikki Beach New Years Eve Dinner 2009

To Begin Seafood Martini New Years Eve Celebration
Maine Lobster, Stone Crabs, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Oyster on the Half Shell
with Mustard Remoulade and Cocktail Sauce

To Savor Pan Seared Scallops
Wild Mushroom Ragout and Truffled Mashed Potatoes
or
Foie Gras Trio
Seared on French Toast with Peppered Strawberries,
With Banana Chutney, and Green Apple Tart Torchon

To Entice Pomegranate Mixed Green Salad
Fresh Pomegranate, Mango, Roasted Cashews, Boston Bibb, Radicchio,Celery & Red Onion with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
or
Caesar Salad
Our Classic Caesar Salad, Lemon Anchovy Dressing,
Focaccia Croutons

To Excite Herbed Seared Sea Bass
Sun-dried Tomato Risotto Cake, Green Asparagus Tips,
and Blood Orange Beurre Blanc
or
Filet and Foie Gras
Petite Vegetables, White Truffle Fingerling Potatoes
and Natural Port Sauce
or
Asian Stuffed Lobster
1 ½ Pound Maine Lobster Stuffed with Maryland Lump Crabmeat
served on Baby Bok Choy and Crispy Potato Stix
or
Herbed Roasted Breast of Free Range Chicken
Stuffed with Wild Mushroom, Garlic Mash, Confit of Pear Tomatoes
and Natural Jus

To Celebrate New Years Eve Orgasmic Confections

To Toast Complimentary Glass of Champagne

Tickets

Nikki Beach Miami • One Ocean Drive • Miami, FL 33139 • 305.538.1111
nikkibeach.com | nikkinews.com | nikkimusic.com | nikkistyle.com

The Roots New Year’s Eve At The Florida Room 12/31/08

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Giant Step presents New Year’s Eve 2009 with The Roots, Janelle Monáe, DJ Bobbito Garcia and More

Wednesday, December 31 2008

***The Florida Room***
Multiple Grammy award-winning Hip-Hop legends The Roots will perform 2 exclusive sets at The Florida Room, a space that holds only 300 people. Expect appearances by special surprise guests who have worked with the band over the years. Just imagine this world famous band in a room not much larger than your living room. This is a rare opportunity, and not one to be missed. The Roots will play 2 exclusive live sets at 11 PM and 1 AM. Plus DJ Zen Freeman.

Ticket Info
Tickets are required for this event. Limited capacity. 21+ w/ID
Ticket includes a 4 hour premium open bar from 9 PM – 1 AM
http://newyearseve.morganshotelgroup.com/#/delano_mi
Table reservations strongly recommended. Please call 305 674 612. RSVP at thefloridaroom.rsvp@morganshotelgroup.com

***Poolside***
Just Added: Janelle Monáe (exclusive performance), DJ Bobbito Garcia AKA Kool Bob Love, Brendan O’Hara & The Big Bounce, and DJ Keen One.

Renegade, innovator and captivating Bad Boy Records performer, Janelle Monáe has grown from a singer into a phenomenon this year. Launching under the tutelage of Diamond-certified duo, Andre 3000 and Big Boi – now more than ever, the eyes of the world are on her. With Metropolis Suite I: The Chase, the first of four highly anticipated album suites, Janelle Monáe has found a way to innovate with subject matter and sound, incorporating elements of electronic music, hip hop, rock and soul.

NYC native and world class DJ Bobbito Garcia AKA Kool Bob Love will spin his unique blend of hip hop, rare funk, Latin, Afro-Beat, soul, classic rock, house, and ballads.

RSVP Info
Doors 9PM
Space is limited. Entry is free but strictly rsvp only. RSVP limited to two people per email. +1’s are allowed.
RSVP to giantstep.net/events/1045
Info number: 305 674 6430

Delano, Miami Beach FL
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
ph 305 672 2000

MDPL presents the final chapter in our Esther Williams film series 12/13/08

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FILMS AT THE LIBRARY

Saturday 13 December, 11:00 am

ESTHER WILLIAMS: BATHING BEAUTY
In the decade following World War II, the young swimmer (and Olympics hopeful) Esther Williams was featured in a series of films at MGM. These films incorporated spectacular water ballets choreographed by some of Hollywood’s best, filmed in a custom water tank built specially for her films. Graceful, poised, and funny, Williams became an icon of post-war America.

Dangerous When Wet (1953)
Directed by Charles Walters, 95 minutes.

Cartoon legends Tom and Jerry join Esther in Dangerous When Wet, a light-hearted extravaganza about a girl from Arkansas who swims the English Channel–and meets a dashing Frenchman (Fernando Lamas.) Charlotte Greenwood and William Demarest head the family of fitness buffs that help her along the way. Free admission.

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

X-Mas Party and Secret Santa at OLA at the Sanctuary Hotel in Sobe 12/11/08

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X-Mas Party and Secret Santa at OLA at the Sanctuary Hotel in Sobe
This is event is co-hosted by two other European groups..

X-PARTY & SECRET SANTA @ OLA at the Sancturay Hotel in Sobe
Thursday, December 11th, 2008 from 7:30 pm
OLA at the Sanctuary Hotel in Sobe
www.olamiami.com
1745 James Avenue (Sanctuary Hotel) Miami Beach FL 1745 James Avenue (Sanctuary Hotel) Miami Beach FL

RSVP greatly appreciated so we can make sure there are enough appetizers for all of us
RSVP HERE after you login (NO COVER of course)

Please join us for a fun, relaxed evening of holiday spirit!

$7 Mojitos and Sangria special and complimentary appetizers will be served

SECRET SANTA GIFT EXCHANGE:
Please bring a wrapped gift worth a minimum of $10.00 for our secret Santa gift exchange.

Gabriele, Andrea and Gian

For more info please contact
Gabriele Ohst-Trappio
(786) 319-2258

This event will be co-hosted by our lovely co-hosts Andrea and Gian from the Europa@Amerika and the German meet-up groups.

The Miami Circle Team
More news on the EuroCircle website

Nature in Focus exhibit at MB Garden opening reception 12/14/08

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Miami Beach Botanical Garden Presents:
NATURE IN FOCUS
An Exhibition of Drawings, Etchings & Photography by Sarah-Lydia Singer
December 14 to 19 Exhibit Hours 9AM to 5PM

Opening Reception
Sunday, December 14
4PM to 6 PM
Free and Open to the Public

For information:
slsimaging@gmail.com
www.sarahlydiasinger.com
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
www.mbgarden.org

Art and Wine at Great Florida Bank 12/12/08

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Join us…
ArtCenter/South Florida invites you and a friend
to an Art & Wine Lecture

Hosted By

Friday, December 12, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
Miami Beach-West Avenue Solution Center
959 West Avenue
……………………………………………………….
Enjoy appetizers and cocktails with us!
Topic: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec From Aristocracy to Bohemia
Lecturer: Armando Droulers
To RSVP, please call ArtCenter/South Florida @ 305.674.8278 ext 15
artcentersf.org

Stanton DJ presents DJ Fame at Blue 12/12/08

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Next Friday we’re kickin’ off the holiday season with a night sponsored by Stanton DJ products welcoming DJ Fame (Dubsided, Potty Mouth, Stanton DJ) straight from NYC baby! For our fourth installment of Tek Note on Second Fridays, Ed Sullivan returns from hibernation after welcoming his new baby girl, Nadia to the world and being a good dad to be a kick ass DJ for the last party of the year. Keepin’ it fresh and electric, resident Johnny A. will keep the beats bouncin’ along with his selection of dirty beats. Finally your long time host with the toast, resident DJ Bronzie keeps you wondering whats comin’ next as he lays those fat basslines. Free Stanton giveaways and drinks specials TBA.

http://www.dj-fame.com
http://www.myspace.com/djfame
http://www.bitcrushers.com
http://www.myspace.com/bitcrushers
http://www.myspace.com/sbronzie
http://www.djedsullivan.com
http://www.stantondj.com

Vote for nominees for the International Dance Music Awards at Winter Music Conference 2009

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Click here to vote.

Nominee voting ends Tuesday, December 30, 2008.

Nominees and the final ballot for the 24th Annual IDMA awards will be posted in January 2009.

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

Miami Fashion Week Announces Launch of Buyers Salon at 2009 Event 3/20-22/08

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The International Alliance of Specialty Fashion Retailers (IASFR) has partnered with the Council of International Fashion Designers (CIFD) to launch the first annual Buyers Salon at Miami Fashion Week®.
Miami Fashion Week®, the largest Latin American and international fashion event in the US will present the latest Spring preview of over 60 of the most exciting emerging and established designers from throughout North, South and Central America including Mexico and the Caribbean as well as international designers from Spain, Italy, Australia, U.A.E., Pakistan, South Africa, Eastern European and India to name just a few. Categories include women’s evening wear and prêt-a-porter, swimwear, men’s wear, jewelry and accessories.
Miami Fashion Week® celebrates its 11th year presenting these runway collections to over 500 international media and in 2008 hosted over 270 buyers from throughout the world. The Buyers Salon, only open to participating MFW designers will be set up for designers to meet with individual US and international retail buyers to present and review their collections one on one.
Included will be the following:
Meet and Greet breakfast for the buyers and designers with keynote speakers Michelle Harrison, President of Michelle Harrison & Associates international showroom (Atlanta) and Mercedes Gonzalez, President of Global Purchasing Group (New York City) discussing the US retail market and what buyers expect from designers
Private one on one interviews with Michelle Harrison
An 8’x8′ space with a table, chairs and sign with designers name , jewelry / accessory designers will have a glass display case and sign
Five floating models available for all designers to share if a buyer would like to see a garment on
International promotion of the Buyers Salon
Bi-Lingual IASFR staff to check in all buyers and organize meetings for designers
The Buyers Salon will be open March 20, 21 and 22, 2009 from 10:00am – 4:00pm and take place in the Parliament at SOHO Studios, 2136 NW 1st Avenue in Miami’s trendy Wynwood Art District.
Miami Fashion Week® has earned an international reputation for introducing the hottest new designers to the US market. Robin Fleming, President of IASFR is thrilled with the association as a new venue for the top specialty store buyers in the US and internationally to meet some of the best new design talent in the world. “With an overload of US trade shows and limited time for the buyers to travel, the MFW Buyers Salon is the perfect solution to finding fresh new designers for our stores.” www.fashionretailers.org
For additional information, please contact:
Beth Sobol
President
Sobol Fashion Productions, Inc
9378 NW 8th Circle
Plantation, FL 33324 USA
E-mail: beth@sobolfashion.com
URL: www.sobolfashion.com
www.miamifashionweek.com
Member Affiliations:
The Luxury Marketing Council
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Miami Beach Women’s Business Council Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
Woman Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)

Poplife Art Basel Closing Party with Prefuse 73 at Heathrow 12/7/08

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Sunday December 7th / 8PM
TRINUMERAL, POPLIFE & HEATHROW
PRESENT Live performances by PREFUSE 73 And ELIOT LIPP, Rage Johnson, PG 13, DJ Par D And Faux Real
Visual by Jay Hines and Underone Beat
Live Painting by Atomik and Crone
Heathrow // 681 Washington Ave // Miami Beach

http://www.epoplife.com/

REACH US BY EMAIL AT INFO@EPOPLIFE.COM POPLIST (JOIN NOW!!!)
POPLIFE, INC. 2008 (EST 1999)

Art Fairs to catch while you are doing Art Basel 2008

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{There are a few smaller fairs that I want to mention specifically that might have escaped your notice. Sure, all the big fairs are great, but check these out and I think you will be pleasantly surprised. PooL Art Fair at the Cavalier Hotel is definitely one of my favorites. I love the little lounge they created. Art Now at the South Seas. And INK Miami at the Dorchester. There is also The Artists Fair at Shelborne, but we have not made it by, yet. So, after your brain has gone into overload at the massive white tents, take a little break and stop by these funky boutique hotels to see some exciting, energetic artwork.}

Join PooL Art Fair for the opening tonight 12/5/08

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Please join us for the opening of the 4th edition of the PooL Art Fair in Miami Beach. Tonight, Friday December 5th from 6 PM to 10 PM. Exhibition opens at 4 PM.

Admission is a suggested donation of $10.

Click here to RSVP.

DATES & LOCATION
Dec 5, 6 & 7 2008
4pm to 10pm daily

Reception for the Artists
Friday Dec. 5th 2008 – 6pm to 10pm

Cavalier Hotel
1320 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-3555
www.cavaliermiami.com
One block from the Versace Mansion/Ocean View
& Across from Nights at Lumus Park by Art Basel Miami Beach

*Gotsoul* Saturdays Welcomes Dj Christian Pronovost 12/6/08

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We would like to thank you all for your support and at the same time welcome DJ/Producer/Musician Christian Pronovost this Saturday!

This will definitely be a treat!

NO COVER – HAPPY HOUR FROM 4PM to 7PM – Half Price Mojitos and Samplings at 3PM…is all I can say…you know what that’s code for…

Christian Pronovost’s innovative style and unique blend of rhythmic diversity ranks him as one
of the most respected leaders, a true veteran of the underground music scene and Montreal’s Godfather of house.He is recognized for his flawless mixes,cutting edge sonic manipulations and his adventurous programming.

Founder of Inbeat Records (http://www.inbeatstore.com)Montreal’s premier concept record store for DJs, music lovers and music collectors his musical affair started at an early age, where Disco, Funk Soul, Latin, Psychedelic Rock and Jazz influenced his passion to embrace the essence of those sonic inspirations. He has since felt blessed to have played an influential part of the nightclubbing golden era that stretched from disco to new wave to the alternative 80’s up to today’s contemporary sound. For these reasons he is still considered an influential tastemaker that relentlessly thrives to preserve musical traditions by fusing yesterdays classics with the electronic sounds of today. His signature sound evokes a retrospective journey that honors the roots and the overture of a technological future.

As a DJ, Christian has shared bookings and played internationally with many of the great DJs and Artists like; Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, Grace Jones, Dimitri from Paris, Tiga, Francois K, Jeff Mills, Joe Claussell, Jamiroquai, The Martinez Brothers, King Sunshine, Bob Sinclar, Phil Asher, Elements of Life, Kenny Dope, Public Enemy, Martin Solveig, Kerry Chandler, DJ Karizma , DJ Gregory, Robert Owens, Doc Martin, Marques Wyatt, Basement Jaxx , Tony Humphries, Frankie Knuckles… and the list plays on…

It is under the name “Lost Heroes” that he has produced, remixed and recorded music for labels such as; Innervisions (Germany), Restricted Access (USA), Skint (UK), Gotsoul (Canada) & Yellow (France) all the while creating a buzz as a “name to watch”.

The name Lost Heroes is also often mentioned and associated by music aficionados with a series of collectible rare unreleased re-edits, revisions & remixed versions of underground disco, cosmic italo, early electro, rock classics only available to few selected DJs and selectors worldwide.

His goal remains to be contemporary,timeless and ROCK you on the dance floor.

http://www.myspace.com/lostheroesinc

Nikki Beach Miami – One Ocean Drive – Miami Beach – FL – 33139 Info & RSVP 305.538.1111

Project Sunshine Red Party 12/11/08

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On December 11, 2008, we hope you will attend the Red Party benefitting Project Sunshine, which will be held at the rooftop of the Catalina Hotel. Project Sunshine is a non-denominational nonprofit organization that provides free educational, recreational, and social programs to children facing medical challenges and their families.

The event is from 8:00 to 11:00 pm, with an after party for guests at SET. There will be a full open bar, passed hors d’ oeuvres, a silent auction, DJ Mednas from Pacha Marrakesh, and all monies raised will go to Project Sunshine. The Catalina Hotel is located at 1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased www.projectsunshine.kintera.org/redparty. For more information or for any questions, please contact: RedParty@projectsunshine.org

No Art | Only Isla Spa 12/6/08

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WHAT: Isla Spa is hosting an open to the public, Art Basel Weekend Rooftop Soiree entitled “No Art | Only Isla”

WHY: So attendees can go home with free samples of Isla Spa’s pre-released, limited edition, Monoi de Tahiti and experience free trials while enjoying themselves with cocktails under the open night sky.

WHEN : Saturday December 6th at 10pm

WHERE: Townhouse Hotel’s Rooftop Lounge in Miami Beach. 150 20th st (near 20th and Collins)

myspace.com/islaspa

Isla Spa is hosting an unofficial Art Basel event to pre-release free samples of their Monoi de Tahiti organic skin rejuvenator.

For centuries, French Polynesians have used this organic oil to rejuvenate their skin from damaging sunlight, winds and cold air.

On Saturday Dec 6th at Townhouse Hotel’s Rooftop Lounge, attendees will sip cocktails and sample Isla Spa’s pre-released, limited edition, Monoi de Tahiti organic skin rejuvenator.

No Art | Only Isla is free to the public, ages 21 and up. Doors open at 8pm. Samples will be given out at 10:00pm and again at 12:30am. The Rooftop soiree officially comes to a close at two in the morning. 25 additional pre-release Isla Spa Organic Body Kits will be available on Ebay during the Holidays following the event in an effort to raise start-up capital for Isla Spa.

Dorothy Does Miami – Private Cocktail Reception at SET 12/6/08

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Dorothy Does Miami – Private Cocktail Reception at SET
Dorothy Does Miami, the official WIZARD OF OZ 70th year anniversary showcasing of the famed Ruby Slipper Collection with Jimmy Choo, Sergio Rossi, Moschino. Hosted By Jennifer Oz LeRoy and Todd White. Rubi Rey Cocktails, Themed Delights and Entertainment from OZ.
Event starts at 10PM | Music by Dj Pedro & Chicco Secci.

The Porcelain Twinz at SET 12/5/08

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The Porcelain Twinz at SET
The Porcelain Twinz are international fetish-burlesque stars who have performed all over the world, and most recently performed a run of their shows for one year at “The Box” New York’s most exclusive nightclub theater. The Porcelain Twinz, the most infamous act in the world, now make their way to Miami.
Music by Dj Pedro & Chicco Secci.

A Night at the Louvre and Next Generation at Louis 12/5/08

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A Night at the Louvre at LOUIS
A Night at The Louvre celebrating Romero Britto’s showing in The Louvre, Paris, including friends of the Art world.
Event starts at 10PM. | Music by: Dj Tommy Ryk


“The Next Generation” at LOUIS
“The Next Generation” hosted by Lola Schnabel & Nina Clemente with
Event starts at Midnight | Music by Dj Alexander Jones.

Special advance screening and party Slumdog Millionaire 12/10/08

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Fox Searchlight’s Slumdog Millionaire

Directed by: Danny Boyle (“Trainspotting”, “28 Days Later”)
Starring: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, and Irfan Khan

Wednesday, December 10th, 8:00pm

South Beach Regal
1100 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

After-Party at The Florida Room
1685 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(At the Delano Hotel)
10:00pm – Midnight
Complimentary beverages provide by Ménage à Trois Wine and Mount Gay Rum
More information and film trailer
Tickets:
* Gen Art Members: 2 complimentary tickets
* Non-Members: $15/ticket

Scion’s National Art Tour Installation 5: Self Portraits continues to Miami for Art Basel 12/5/08

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On Friday, December 5, the Installation tour opens in Miami during the world- renowned Art Basel the largest art event in North America. Each year Miami celebrates Art Basel by playing host to galleries, art collectors, artists, dealers, curators, critics and art enthusiasts from around the world. All of the Installation artists will have the opportunity to attend and take advantage of the opportunities that Art Basel offers.

A public opening reception will follow immediately from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. and feature the artists, DJ entertainment and an open bar. DJ entertainment for the evening will be provided by Guns n’ Bombs and DJ Contra (M.I.A.’s DJ)

This year each artist was asked to create his or her literal, or non-literal interpretation of the theme ‘Self-Portraits’ for Installation 5. Video art will be included for the first time in the tour’s five-year history, alongside painting and photography. Artists on the tour will include: AJ Fosik (3-D painting), Alex Hornest (painting), Andrew Schoultz (painting), Andy Howell (painting), Angela Boatwright (photography), Asylm (painting), Blek le Rat (painting), Christina M. Felice (photography), Codak (painting), David Choe (video art), Edwin Ushiro (painting), El Yem (video art), Eriberto Oriol (photography), Eye One (photography), Francesco LoCastro (painting), French (painting), Geoff Oki (video art), Ian Lynam (video art), J. Shea (painting), Jamel Shabazz (photography), Jeff Soto (painting), Kelsey Brookes (painting), Kofie (painting), Lisa Alisa (painting), Logan Hicks (photography), Mark Mothersbaugh (rug), Nicholas Harper (painting), Patrick Martinez (painting), Peter Beste (photography), RETNA (painting), Rick Rodney (photography), Rob Abeyta Jr. (painting), Ron English (painting), Saber (photography), Sage Vaughn (painting), Skypage (painting),Something In The Universe (video), Souther Salazar (painting), Stormie Mills (painting), Tessar Lo (painting), Too Tall Jahmal (photography), Usugrow (painting), Will Barras (painting), Yoskay Yamamoto (painting) and more. As the tour travels,more artists will be added to the roster.

LIV Estelle Performing w/dj Ruckus Fontainebleau Miami Beach 12/5/08

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Friday December 5th, 2008
LIV
Invites You To Celebrate The Release Of
TORY BURCH VOLUME 1: SAVE THE CHILDREN
with a special LIVE PERFORMANCE by
ESTELLE
additional sounds provided by
RUCKUS
LIV Table Reservations 786.422.4509 or FLaGrassa@fontainebleau.com
RSVP Please Email RSVP@miami-mg.com or 305 674 4680

FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH | 4441 Collins Avenue | Miami Beach, FL 33140

www.LIVnightclub.com/estelle/

Art Basel 2008 Weekend at Miami Beach Cinematheque

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DEC 04 THU: Opening Night Reception!
8:30-10pm: A Walk “Temps sur temps”
BERLIN 1993-1996 by LESLY HAMILTON
A photographic/audio-visual installation

“Before questioning, I found myself drawn to quite a bleak attraction when meandering between Postdammer Platz and Unter den Linden in Berlin: the “EST” underground stations reopened after twenty nine years in darkness. Mythical places, these were penciled-in on my map until then. High above the vast gloomy no-man’s land was the big round Deutsche S-Bahn up on a pole at the entrance, and only the aroma of grilled “bockwurst” from the kiosk nearby uplifted the scene. I was engaged on a path leading to an obsessional quest about signs and tracks of time and the ephemeral traces of man, no doubt inspired by these surroundings where the burden of history had left its marks. It became my territory, without counting how often I would come back from Paris by night train, more often by bus. I remained attentive like the hunter waiting for prey, like the archaeologist seeking new pieces. The swift indifference or aloof respect of passers-by gave me the incentive to pursue with determination a long walk originally never planned.”—Lesly Hamilton

All MBC Art Basel events are complimentary admission.

DEC 05 FRI:
7:30-8:30pm: A Walk “Temps sur temps”
8:30-11pm: CHINA: The Rising Tide
A film by ROBERT ADANTO, with ZHANG O

“Robert Adanto’s The Rising Tide shows the world how China’s contemporary artists are making sense of their crazy “brave new world”, the improbable mash-up of totalitarianism and capitalism gone wild. An often surprising and thought-provoking documentary, the featured artists throw down a collective glove to the rest of the world and declare their Sino-centric Renaissance. The rest of us better make an effort to grasp what their work is about, or get out of the way. An “eye-opener” in every sense of the word, if you are an artist, curator, or teacher be sure to catch this film.”—Mark Lynch, Host of “Inquiry” on WIC. The Rising Tide was shot in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen in the summer of 2006 and completed in October of 2007 and was recently part of CHINA NOW in the United Kingdom, as part of Constant Stream: China 08 at the Royal College of Art in London, where it screened with a film by acclaimed Chinese director Jia Zhangke. See two excerpts of the film HERE
The film will be followed by Q&A with director Robert Adanto
and artist Zhang O.
All MBC Art Basel events are complimentary admission.
This one has limited seating.

DEC 06 SAT:
7:30-8:30pm: A Walk “Temps sur temps”
8:30-9:30pm: Trance
A sound and video experience by PEARL GLUCK

Trance is a multimedia site specific installation which explores a neighborhood from the inside out. Using documentary video and found sound, Trance blurs the boundaries between insider and outsider, past and present, fitting in or being exiled. By partnering with local composers, Pearl Gluck creates a documentary visualscape made up of found images and sounds collected in the specific neighborhoods over the course of one week. Two of the Trance installations will be featured this evening: Trance: plac Z.ydowski, Krakow which visits what’s left on the 200 year old once Jewish market square in Kazimierz, and Trance: Eldridge Street, New York, which visits the Lower East Side’s interconnected and still separate Asian and Jewish communities. In the spirit of ambiguity and confusion, we will also feature another soundscape, a “soundwalk” through Hasidic Williamsburg hosted by Pearl Gluck. . .with separate walks for men and women.
All MBC Art Basel events are complimentary admission.

9:40pm, 10:20pm, 11pm: Speaker Box
A performance in a transparent cube by BELAXIS BUIL (showtimes: 15 min. each)

The idea behind “Speaker Box” is to manipulate sound waves into becoming a source of energy or language. In this instance I become a foreign object which is contained within the parameters I know exist. I use the the sounds composed as music to entice the viewer into a mind trip of where I stand within my territory. The speakers that are placed around myself and facing the audience create “voice boxes”, that ultimately become sound barriers and lost translations.
All MBC Art Basel events are complimentary admission.

07 SUN:
7:30-8:30pm: A Walk “Temps sur temps”
8:30-10pm: Parallax
A triptych screen projection by ROSALIND SCHNEIDER
1973 16mm 21 min. (transferred to digital format)
Concept, Camera, Editing: Rosalind Schneider
Score: Michael Dreyfuss
Choreography: Edith Stephen
Performance: The Edith Stephen Dance Company

Parallax is a dance film that explores the sensuous flow of the female and male body. Formal relationships achieve a visual extension in space through concave mirror reflection and the juxtaposition of three projections. The dancers separate and come together to abstract each other in strong compositional movement and rich color. Their bodies superimposed in black and white
negative and color create a surrealistic environment that defines the synchronous flow within the three screens. Recipient of the 2008 Women’s Film Preservation Award Grant
“Parallax is at once invitingly sensual and conceptually arresting.”-Washington Post
“Pictorially similar to an enormous fresco, Parallax moves its characters through a dance without time and perhaps without end.” Anna Canepa, -Art Workers Newsletter
“Parallax is like a Reubens or a Renoir, it is so explicitly voluptuous.”
-Holly Beye, Woodstock Times
“It is a beautiful film.” -Jonas Mekas, The Village Voice
All MBC Art Basel events are complimentary admission.

512 Española Way at Plaza España (305) 67-FILMS (673-4567) www.MBCINEMA.com

Please join MDPL for our opening reception 12/3/08

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Wednesday 03 December
7:00 pm

OPENING RECEPTION FOR
Art Déco: Un Tour de France
Photographs by Alice Goldhagen

The style that became known as Art Deco first came to the attention of the world in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris in 1925. While the Art Deco style is perhaps best known in its architectural expression, artists and designers also incorporated elements of the style into their designs for such diverse items as jewelry, textiles, furniture, graphic arts, fashion, and transportation.

Miami-based visual artist and photographer Alice Goldhagen brings a 21st century perspective to Art Deco architecture and ornamentation throughout France. Her photographs evoke the elegance and sophistication of the 1920s and 30s.

The exhibit is open daily (except Mondays) from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, until 03 January 2009. Free admission.

Art Déco: Un Tour de France is made possible with the generous support of Rex Art, Dreyfus Ashby & Co. and the Alliance Francaise of Miami.

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

Back To Paradise at Heathrow Spybar Upstairs 12/5/08

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Hosted By:: Power Of Love ProductionsLLC
When: Friday Dec 05, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Where: Heathrow – Spybar (upstairs)
681 Washington Avenue
Miami-Beach, FL 33139

In dedication of Paradise Garage and it’s haydaysbr /Feat David Solero & Ron D*8*Lim special PA by Marti

Back to Paradise started back 2003 @ Laundry Bar during WMC 2003
Since it’s been always a successful event! It’s in memory of the NYC –Club Paradise Garage!

The Music
The unique and eclectic style of disco and dance musics played at the Garage gave rise to the descriptive terms “garage,” “garage style” and “garage classic” (to describe a record that was made famous or is associated with the Paradise Garage). When the term “garage music” is used in reference to the Paradise Garage, it does not exclusively mean house music, although certain house tracks may be considered to be garage classics.It will be a wide variety of Funk, Rare Grooves, Garage, Classics as well as the actual Soulful and intelligent House music which naturally would select a more mature crowd.

The DJ’s are nationally and internationally as well as locally renowned Artists, such as
“Maestro” DAVID SOLERO – Good Peoples Entertainment, best known for his amazing sets at the Beach Radio and its hay days and actually for the
“SoBe Soul” events @ 305 Music Lounge (former Laundry Bar) as well as the
“Local Underground” (Downtown Miami)

And RON D *8* LIM РPower Of Love Productions, best known for his numerous special events at Stints such as Nikki Beach Caf̩, The Raleigh, Shine, Spiegelworld, Mansion, B.E.D, Karu & Y Ultralounge, The Vagabond(Miami-Beach) The Tunnel, Twilo, Vinyl and Cielo (NYC) as well as been titled a House Music Pioneer by New Times (Humberto Guida)!

This is the opening night of the monthly installement “Back To Paradise” @ the newly opened hotspot Heathrow – Spybar (upstairs)
Featuring a Live Performance of the amazing Vocalist and Singer “MARTI”

Make sure you rsvp before Friday 5th 5pm! To guarantee access! powerofloveproductions@gmail.com

Dj Disciple (NYC) at Dream Nightclub 12/6/08

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RSVP NOW for FREE ADMISSION to this exclusive event SweetFridays@BossaPR.com
Friday, December 6th 11pm-5am

On December sixth, SWEET Fridays is proud to present, from New York City, one of the most eagerly anticipated exclusive South Beach performances

D J D I S C I P L E ( N Y C )
Legendary DJ and producer of International hits:
“WORK IT OUT”, “RISE UP”, “DESTINATION”
Also featuring our superstar residents:
ARMAND PENA
&
LOUIS DEE
About DJ DISCIPLE:
To try to categorize Disciple is pointless, such is his diverse talent. Happily surging between dance music genres, he’s the only DJ in New York that plays music for both the traditional and trendy scenes. His UK profile is legendary, working in more clubs than any American DJ to ever grace those shores. For the past 12 year Disciple played in at least fifty clubs a year for the last ten years. With his music and DJ performances known all over the world, it’s been Disciple’s voice that has become the catalyst for quality dance music in the last two years. The voice behind ’Work it out’, ‘Changes’, ‘Rise up’ and his new appearance on ‘Destination’ added another notch to his career. Nominated for 2008 Beatport artist of the year, Disciple’s 2006 Ibiza smash hit ‘Work It Out’ got picked up by Universal’s House- Trained records in the UK and play-listed on Radio1 while appearing on MTV at the same time. Disciple’s last release “Rise up” was another underground anthem thanks to remixers Jesse Garcia and Dub Deluxe who bought the record to number one in Spain. Roger Sanchez championed the record so long that he put it on his Release Yourself compilation. Even with the labels notoriety, Disciple’s presence in New York has not slowed down.
With the world literally his oyster Disciple is reassuringly grounded as to his future and his role in general in dance music: “For me it’s important to remember that DJing made me what I am and that’s always the first for me. I see dance music going through a very big change shortly. It can’t stay the way it is and I aim to change with it. You have to. Ultimately it’s all music and if you love and understand music, you’ll know that it’s fluid, forever flowing, forever changing. It’s wonderful to embrace that and go with the flow but yet always be original, always be yourself.
Come experience the house music event of the month –
D J D I S C I P L E ( N Y C )

Dream Nightclub
1532 Washington Ave
Miami Beach

For VIP table service email SWEETFridays@BossaPR.com

Rokbar Art Basel – Sweet Artsy Lineup

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This year for art Basel we have some of the worlds most “artsy” musical talents playing for us at Rokbar.
These DJs play for galleries, artists and corporate art sponsors worldwide.
Please check the line up below:

WEDNESDAY –
“Art Rok” with DJ SUBZERO – http://www.subzeromix.com/

THURSDAY –
DJ LOUISAHHH!!! – (http://www.myspace.com/louisahhh)
DJ DANNY DAZE – (http://www.myspace.com/djdannydaze)
and SPECIAL GUEST!!!

FRIDAY –
“London & NYC Electro Trash”
DJs WADE, FEON & DAVID LINDWALL – (http://stunnersinternational.blogspot.com)
and
DJ SPENCER PRODUCT – (http://www.spencerproduct.com)

Saturday –
“Fresh 2 Death”
DJ BERRIE (nyc)
DJ Tommy Ryk

A very big thanks to Orzel Vodka!!!
They are ROKBAR’s official sponsor for 2008 Art Basel.
Please rsvp at RSVP@rokbarmiami.com for VIP tables…

-Sebastian Puga
Rokbarmiami.blogspot.com
www.rokbarmiami.com
1905 collins avenue
miami beach, fl 33139

Cafe Bustelo’s Merienda in Collins Park during Art Basel Miami Beach Free Bustelo Coffee and Wi-Fi all week long

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Cafe Bustelo’s Merienda in Collins Park during Art Basel Miami Beach. Free Bustelo Coffee and Wi-Fi all week long!

WHERE:
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue (in Collins Park), Miami Beach, Florida 33139 T: 305.673.7530 F: 305.674.5475 www.bassmuseum.org

CAFE HOURS OF OPERATION :
Open during Art Basel Miami Beach from 6-10 Wednesday December 3; 12 – 5PM Thursday December 4 through Saturday, December 6.

The Catalina Hotel & The Chill Marketing Group Presents 12/5/08

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The Catalina Hotel & The Chill Marketing Group Presents:
Photographed by Ben J Gershman, Atienza Kicks
Leslie Lyons With Designer Billgreen, & Michael Greenberg
Art Basel Miami – 1720 Collin Save.
December 5, 2008 7-10pm
Musicby Djk3
Photos By Snowflake
Rsvp@Chillparties.Com

Sponsors: Jaysonatienza.Com
Look At Life Www.Lookatlife.Com

Kayce Armstrong’s Art of Shade Trunk Show at South Seas Hotel 12/6/08

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In the spirit of celebrating Art Basel, Kayce Armstrong and her clothing line Art of Shade, together with Pilikia Restaurant, will be presenting a Trunk Show at the Poolside of the South Seas Hotel, South Beach. Kayce will be showing her one of a kind Holiday Cocktail Dresses and artwear, those of you who haven’t seen her collections, make sure to come and chill out by the pool and watch a casual catwalk, and be amazed at what Kayce can do with recycled fabric! Join us for a day of fashion, food, drinks, music by our special DJ friend Adrian Loving from Washington DC and Rodrigo Z from Mad Rhythm Records.

South Seas Hotel will be transformed to a giant multi-floor art gallery for the duration of Art Basel, so make your way to South Beach and spend a day hopping from venue to venue for all the events, and head on to Pilikia Restaurant and Lounge to relax those tired feet! There’ll be drink specials the whole night and happy hour between 6-7 pm.

South Seas Hotel is at 1751 Collins Ave right on the ocean.

Event is on Saturday December 6, from 5 – 11 pm.

There’s no cover but seating is limited, so RSVP for dinner if you want seating.

Nude Sketch Event at Art Basel 12/5-6/08

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The Great Nude is a Figurative Arts Web TV show that focuses on the celebration of the figure in traditional and contemporary ways.

South Miami Beach, Florida
December 5 – 6, 2008
Friday and Saturday: 7pm – 11pm

The 2 evening event in South Beach will feature two professional models (Male and Female) posing in a tropical setting. Artists are invited to come and draw live from the nude Pads and Art Supplies will be provided.
RSVP Required. PDF flyer

Blog Link

Dangerous Media Productions, Inc.
www.dangerousmedia.com

Exhibitor Announcement, The Artist Fair, Miami Beach 2008

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THE ARTIST FAIR • December 4 – 7, 2008 • Miami Beach

An all booth fair for artists at the Shelborne Hotel, Miami Beach. Located directly across from INK Fair, Art Now Fair, Bridge Art Fair and Art Basel Miami Beach.
Location: The Shelborne Hotel
1801 Collins Avenue, Oceanfront in the heart of the Deco District in South Beach
Dates: December 4 – 7, 2008
Thursday, December 4, noon – 8 pm
Friday, December 5, noon – 8 pm
Saturday, December 6, noon – 8 pm
Sunday, December 7, noon – 6 pm

http://www.theartistfair.com/

Naomi Campbell’s Retrospective, Markus Klinko & Indrani this Tuesday 12/2/08

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Naomi Campbell’s Retrospective, Markus Klinko & Indrani this Tuesday
Naomi Campbell’s Retrospective at SET
> RSVP Here
SET coridally invites you in honor of Naomi Campbell’s Retrospective at SET Nightclub this Tuesday with DJ Ideal and Pedro providing an energetic mix of the latest music. Complimentary cocktails from 11PM until midnight when you RSVP.

Markus Klinko and Indrani at SET
> RSVP Here
SET invites you to an exclusive celebration in honor of famed celebrity photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani at SET Nightclub this Tuesday. Champagne Lounge provided by Veuve Moisans starts at 11PM upstairs. Mandatory RSVP necessary for admission.

http://www.setmiami.com/

Rock the Boat Daily Event Guide for Monday 12/1/08

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Join us tonight for a cocktail invitational sponsored by the Florida Luxury Marketing Council and Dewar’s Signature.
5-8 pm COCKTAIL
INVITATIONAL
Sponsored by the Florida Luxury Marketing Council and Dewar’s Signature
Print Complimentary Invitation

7:30-10 pm HOP SCOTCH GOURMET DINNER FEATURING DEWAR’S SIGNATURE
Dewar’s lounge in Sapore for individual Dewar’s Signature tastings
Prix Fixe menu with beer and whisky pairings
Reservations at (954) 305-6546
$95 prix fixe

WHERE: Miami Beach
SeaFair will be docked at Collins Avenue and 45th Street across from the newly renovated Fontainebleau Hotel.

For More Information: www.expoships.com

Print Invitation

Nobe 67 Art At The Deauville Beach Resort Hotel for Artists, Curators and Galleries 2008

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WHAT: NOBE 67 ART at The Deauville Beach Resort Hotel. The Show for Artists, Curators and Galleries.

WHERE: The Deauville Beach Resort Hotel at Collins Ave. and 67th Street (6701 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, Fl. 33141 Direct Phone: (305) 865-7373

WHEN: December 3-December 9, 2008 12-9pm. Free Shuttles from Art Basel Convention Center and from Wynwood Art Fairs to NOBE 67 ART at The Deauville Beach Resort Hotel.

ABOUT NOBE 67 ART
NOBE 67 ART is a huge new art event in the Miami art scene that will take place during the busy Art Basel season. NOBE 67 ART is sponsored by The Deauville Beach Resort Hotel, and its President Mrs. Belinda Meruelo.

NOBE 67 ART is a curated show in the hands of experienced curator Dr. Milagros Bello who has, along with a Selection Committee, selected a solid roster of International artists from different generations and tendencies.

NOBE 67 ART presents more than 60 artists from Modern, Contemporary to Cutting Edge Art, Installation Art and Object Art, spotlighting new languages and new voices from the Miami Art scene.

NOBE 67 ART presents a special New Media Section with International and National artists that have been curated by NOBE 67 ART Guest Curator Jocelyn Adele Gonzalez-Junco, from Hamburg. Performances and Site Specific Installations are also presented.

NOBE 67 ART 2008 pays a special tribute to Masters Cundo Bermudez (Cuba) and Diego Barboza (Venezuela) for their invaluable legacy in the visual arts.
NOBE 67 ART presents works of The Meruelo and The Amat Collections with works of great Masters such as Manuel Mendive, Mariano Rodriguez, Carmelo Fernandez, among others. Two specially invited galleries, Amat Art Gallery and Magna Fine Art Gallery, present an outstanding selection of Cuban Modern Art.

NOBE 67 ART is presented in the Historic Napoleon Grand Ballroom in The Deauville Beach Resort Hotel, with over 20,000 sq .ft. that serves to hold more than 50 art fairs like booths.

NOBE 67 ART opens to the public DEC.3 – DEC. 9, 2008 from 12pm-9pm daily.
On December 02, there is a Press Preview (2-5pm), a Collector’s Preview (5-8pm), and VIP Cocktail Reception (8-11pm).
There are free shuttles every 30 minutes from Art Basel (Miami Beach Convention Center) and from Wynwood art fairs to NOBE 67 ART on Miami Beach.

NOBE 67 ART is being advertised in Art Circuits, Miami Art Guide, and Art Nexus, among many of the art media guides. NOBE 67 ART will publish a catalog and it has a web site with the list and information of the selected artists (www.nobe67art.com) The Miami Herald, Nuevo Herald and Miami.com along with Bodega Septima Wine ( from Argentina) are the major sponsors of the event.

For further information from the event coordinators or Chief Curator for press information or to schedule an interview please contact the event coordinator:
Mr. Angel A. Caso at (305) 865-8511 x-3254 or via email at acaso@nobe67art.com

Condensed Art Basel Art Week 2008 Schedule

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Here is a Schedule of Events, presented minimalistic style.
For a more complete guide, check out my Coach’s Totally Biased Art Basel Miami Art Week 2008 Guide
To see further information on each event, just click on the name of that event.
And do not forget the Seminart – How To Art Basel videos.
Note that many of these events require RSVP, so make sure you check that out before showing up.

And coming in early 2009 – Life Is Art – Miami Featured Artists Show

{Please note! The links on this page go over to my Examiner.com pages. But don’t worry, that’s me, the Miami Nightlife Events Examiner. It was just easier to do it that way. Sorry about any confusion.}

Monday, December 1, 2008
Rock the Boat 12n-8p
PARTY Seth Jason Beitler Fine Arts The Film Meets Art Cocktail Reception 7p-10p
PARTY-Mandarin Sandro Chia 6:30p-9p
In Between Time Opening Reception 6p-9p

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
****NADA Art Fair Preview Benefit 4p-9p
****Pulse and GEISAI Miami Press and VIP Preview 5-10p
****Design Miami/ 2008 Collectors Preview 3p-6p, Vernissage 6p-10p
****Art Photo Expo Press & VIP Preview 5p-7p, Vernissage 7p-11p
****Nobe 67 Art at Deauville Hotel VIP Preview 8p-11p
****PARTY Coppertone Girl Art Show 7p-12m
****PARTY Art at the Disco au go! go! 10p-12m
****PARTY O.H.W.O.W. Presents It Ain’t Fair Opening Night Live Musical Performances 8p-12m
***Aqua Wynwood Preview 5p-8p
***PARTY Kick Off Art Basel with Italy’s Finest Female/Male Fashion Retailer MARNI 5p-8p
***Red Dot Miami VIP reception 3p-6p, General reception 6p-9p
***Bridge Miami Wynwood VIP first look preview 11a-6p, Opening party 6p-10, Afterparty 10p
***Art Miami Press & Professional Preview 4p-5p, VIP Preview 5p-10p
***PARTY-VIP Opening: Temple Steps at Hamburg Kennedy Photography & Art 8-11pm
***Green Art Fair Green Carpet opening VIP Night party 7p-12m
**Photo Miami Opening Reception, 6p-10p
**Sculpt Miami Press and VIP Preview 8p-1p
**PARTY Emeshel Opening Reception 7p-10p
**PARTY David LaChapelle: Jesus is My Homeboy and Arne Quinze: Sculptures opens at Wolfgang Roth 8p-11p
**PARTY-Galerie Adler Bertin Toublanc Reception 7p-10p
**PARTY Daniel Azoulay Gallery VIP re-opening reception 5p-10p
**PARTY – Naomi Campbell’s Retrospective, Markus Klinko & Indrani 11p-5a
Zones Art Fair Preview 12n-4pm
Rock the Boat 12n-8p
PARTY Moca & Vanity Fair / Vanity Fair International Party, Opening Of Anri Sala 7p-9p
Miami Art Museum Events Art Basel 2008
LEBO Gallery Art Basel 2008 Events
The Station Midblock East
Tastemaker’s Showcase 7:30p-10p
Open House at Adriana Hoyos
e-DNA Opening Reception 5p-10p
ilovemiami365 art basel events

Wednesday, December 3, 2008
****Art Positions Vernissage 6p-10p
****Art Basel Miami Beach Vernissage 5p-8p
****Aqua Art Miami Beach Preview 7p-10p
****Kaiju Monster Invasion Miami Beach Fine Art Show Grand Opening 8p-10p
****Kelly Klein and Andre Balazs invite you to celebrate Horse 6p-9p
****PARTY Art Loves Music: Yelle 10p
***Green Art Fair first view 3p-9p
Art Asia Preview for Press and VIP cardholders 10a-6p
Art Video Lounge 11a-8p
NADA Art Fair 11a-5p
Design Miami/ 2008 11a-7p
Red Dot Miami 11a-8p
SCOPE Art Fair Miami 08 First View VIP and press 10a-6p, Press Brunch 1p-3p
Pulse and GEISAI Miami 10a-3p
Art Miami 10a-8p
Zones Art Fair 10a-3pm
Rock the Boat 12n-8p
Photo Miami 11a-3p
Art Photo Expo 11a-8p
Aqua Wynwood 11a-3p
Bridge Miami Wynwood 11a-9p
Sculpt Miami 11a-8p
Fountain Art Fair VIP/Press brunch 10a-12n, 11a-7p
Emeshel Artist Up Close 12m-4p
CIFO EFG BANK Breakfasts 9a-12n
Miami Art Museum Events Art Basel 2008
LEBO Gallery Art Basel 2008 Events
Punk Rock Bourgeoisie
The Station Midblock East
Open House at Adriana Hoyos
Empire Fine Art Unveils New Group Exhibition 11a-9p
Nobe 67 Art at Deauville Hotel 12p-9p
artformz alternative Miami Art Fair Week Openings
ilovemiami365 art basel events
Pablo Contrisciani Open Studio for Art Basel Week 12n-8p
Cafe Bustelo’s Merienda in Collins Park during Art Basel Miami Beach Free Bustelo Coffee and Wi-Fi 6p-10p
Rokbar Art Basel – Sweet Artsy Lineup 10p-5a

Thursday, December 4, 2008
*****Gen Art VANGUARD VIP and Press Preview 10a-4p, Public Reception 4p-6p
****Bridge Miami Beach First look preview 11a-6p, Opening-night reception 6p-10p, Afterparty 10p
****PARTY Ron English Signing at Kidrobot Miami 6p-8p
***South Beach Art Basel weekend Hotel De Soleil 8p-10p
***PARTY Opening Reception for paraphernalia at Bakehouse Art Complex 6P-10p
***PARTY OMNI Board of Tourism Grand Opening Celebration 6p-11p
***Art Basel 2008 at the Bakehouse Art Complex 6p-10p
***Federico Uribe – New Exhibition Opening Reception 7p-11p
***PARTY Laure de Mazieres invites you-Made in Italy Art Reception 6p-11p
**O.H.W.O.W. Presents It Ain’t Fair Book Fair Opening 6p-10p, Live Musical Performances 9p-2a
Art Basel Miami Beach, N-8p
Art Positions 2p-10p
Art Video Lounge 11a-8p
Art Asia 10a-7p
NADA Art Fair 11a-7p
Design Miami/ 2008 11a-7p
Red Dot Miami 11a-8p
SCOPE Art Fair Miami 08 10a-7p
Pulse and GEISAI Miami 10a-6p
Art Miami 10a-8p
Zones Art Fair 9a-7pm
Rock the Boat 12n-7p
Photo Miami 11a-7p
Art Photo Expo 11a-8p
Aqua Art Miami Beach 11a-8p
Aqua Wynwood 11a-7p
Bridge Miami Wynwood 11a-9p
Sculpt Miami 11a-8p
Art Now Fair 11a-8p
INK Miami 2008 Opening Brunch Celebration 10a-12n, 12n-7p
Fountain Art Fair VIP/Press brunch 10a-12n, 11a-7p
The Artist Fair 12n-8p
PARTY MOCA Shaker’s Art Basel Party 8p-10p
Emeshel Gallery 10a-10p
Green Art Fair 11a-8p, eco-fashion shows 11a-12n
CIFO invites you to Art Basel Miami Beach events
PARTY MOCA at Goldman Warehouse Opening Reception The Possibility of An Island 9a-12n
Miami Art Museum Events Art Basel 2008
Pedestriart / Urban Art Project By Leonel Matheu
LEBO Gallery Art Basel 2008 Events
Punk Rock Bourgeoisie
The Station Midblock East
Masters Mystery Art Show 11a-6p
New World School of the Arts Alumni Art Auction & Exhibition 8p-10p
Russian Dreams Opens at Bass Museum
Open House at Adriana Hoyos
PARTY Home Philosophy Visionnaire 6p-11p
Empire Fine Art Unveils New Group Exhibition 11a-9p
Alex Grey at 7th Circuit Studios for Art Basel 2008
PARTY Art Loves Film: Herb and Dorothy 8p-10p
The Surface Magazine Lounge: Art Basel 2008 11a-5p
Nobe 67 Art at Deauville Hotel 12p-9p
artformz alternative Miami Art Fair Week Openings
ilovemiami365 art basel events
Pablo Contrisciani Open Studio for Art Basel Week 12n-8p
Cafe Bustelo’s Merienda in Collins Park during Art Basel Miami Beach Free Bustelo Coffee and Wi-Fi 12n-5p
Rokbar Art Basel – Sweet Artsy Lineup 10p-5a

Friday, December 5, 2008
*****Scion’s National Art Tour Installation 5: Self Portraits continues to Miami for Art Basel 7p-10p
*****Gen Art VANGUARD 10am-6p, Official Party 8p-12m
****PooL Art Fair Miami 4p-10p, Reception for the Artists 6p-10p
****Join PooL Art Fair for the opening tonight 6p-10p
****Art Basel comes to life during the International Luxe Lounge Experience 6p-10p
****Nude Sketch Event at Art Basel 7p-11p
****The Catalina Hotel & The Chill Marketing Group Presents 7p-10p
***Most Wanted Art Show New Paintings and instalation by Carla Fache 8p-12m
***Ocean Drive Magazine Celebrates Art Basel Miami Beach with its Second Annual Paint the Town Green Event 9p-12m
***PARTY-Sunset Art Culture at D&G Art Gallery 5:30p-9:30p
***Art Now Fair 11a-9p, Reception 7p-9p
***Fountain Art Fair 11a-7p, Reception for the Artists 7p-12m
***PARTY The Wolfsonian-FIU Celebrates Democracy Special reception designed by Kate Spade 8p-11p
***A Night at the Louvre at Louis 10p-2a
***PARTY Celebrate 30 Years Of Digital Art During Art Basel With Laurence Gartel 11p-5a
**Purvis Young at Miami Art Space preview 5p-7p, Opening party 7p-11p
**Art Basel Reception at FlightStudio Gallery 7p-10p
Art Basel Miami Beach, N-8p
Art Positions 2p-10p
Art Video Lounge 11a-8p
Art Asia 10a-7p
NADA Art Fair 11a-7p
Design Miami/ 2008 11a-7p
Red Dot Miami 11a-8p
SCOPE Art Fair Miami 08 10a-7p
Pulse and GEISAI Miami 10a-6p
Art Miami 10a-8p
Zones Art Fair 10a-7pm
Rock the Boat 12n-8p
Photo Miami 11a-7p
Art Photo Expo 11a-8p
Aqua Art Miami Beach 11a-8p
Aqua Wynwood 11a-7p
Bridge Miami Beach 11a-9p
Bridge Miami Wynwood 11a-9p
Sculpt Miami 11a-8p
INK Miami 2008 10a-7p
The Artist Fair 12n-8p
PARTY OMNI Board of Tourism Grand Closing Celebration 5p-10p
The Rising Tide 8:30p-11p
Emeshel Gallery 10a-10p
Green Art Fair 11a-8p
O.H.W.O.W. Presents It Ain’t Fair Warehouse Movie Screenings 8p-11p
Art Basel 2008 at the Bakehouse Art Complex 9a-12n
Kaiju Monster Invasion Meet The Artists And Signing 8p-10p
CIFO invites you to Art Basel Miami Beach events
Miami Art Museum Events Art Basel 2008
Sushisamba Presents Ginzatropicalia: Graffiti Gone Global 2008
Pedestriart / Urban Art Project By Leonel Matheu
LEBO Gallery Art Basel 2008 Events
Punk Rock Bourgeoisie
The Station Midblock East
Open House at Adriana Hoyos
Empire Fine Art Unveils New Group Exhibition 11a-9p
PARTY miArte Gallery-Invitation for Opening of 85 @ 85 7p-10p
Alex Grey at 7th Circuit Studios for Art Basel 2008
The Surface Magazine Lounge: Art Basel 2008 11a-5p
Nobe 67 Art at Deauville Hotel 12p-9p
artformz alternative Miami Art Fair Week Openings
ilovemiami365 art basel events
Frederic Snitzer Gallery Death By Basel Curated by Agatha Wara and Antonin Gaultier Opening 7p-9p
Pablo Contrisciani Open Studio for Art Basel Week 12n-8p
Cafe Bustelo’s Merienda in Collins Park during Art Basel Miami Beach Free Bustelo Coffee and Wi-Fi 12m-5p
Rokbar Art Basel – Sweet Artsy Lineup 10p-5a
Invitation To The Inaugural Show Of The Gallery At Teatroareastage 7p-11p
The Plush Art Basel After Party Tonight at Prive 10p-5a

Saturday, December 6, 2008
******Kayce Armstrong’s Art of Shade Trunk Show at South Seas Hotel 5p-11p
****Locust Projects and Whitehot magazine party 7p-11p
****Saturday Soiree: The Swan Song for Design Miami/Art Basel at Avant Gallery 3p-8p
****Surface Lounge Closing Event After Party 11p-1a
****The Grand Florida Auction at the Ritz Carlton during Art Basel Preview 11a, Auction 12:30p-5p
****PARTY Carlos Cesar Alves invites you-an Art Basel event 7-9p
****PARTY Miami Art in Action at The News 8p-2a
****Artformz Projects special exhibition Just A One Night Stand 7p-10p
****No Art | Only Isla Spa 10p
****Free Art party this Saturday with Lady Miss Kier of Dee-Lite 8p
****Art Basel 2008 Spirits of Haiti by Jude Papaloko at Jakmel Art Gallery 7p-11p
***Asprey London & KiptonArt celebrate the launch of KiptonArt Rising 7p-10p
***PARTY Santiago Rubino – Solo Exhibition At Spinello Gallery: Primeval State Of Perfection 7p-10p
***PARTY Kaiju Monster Invasion Kaiju Themed Computer Music Performance 8p-10p
Art Basel Miami Beach, N-8p
Art Positions 2p-10p
Art Video Lounge 11a-8p
Art Asia 10a-7p
NADA Art Fair 11a-7p
Design Miami/ 2008 11a-7p
Red Dot Miami 11a-8p
SCOPE Art Fair Miami 08 10a-7p
Pulse and GEISAI Miami 10a-6p
PooL Art Fair Miami 4p-10p
Art Miami 10a-8p
Zones Art Fair 10a-11pm
Rock the Boat 12n-7p
Photo Miami 11a-7p
Art Photo Expo 11a-8p
Aqua Art Miami Beach 11a-8p
Aqua Wynwood 11a-7p
Bridge Miami Beach 11a-9p
Bridge Miami Wynwood 11a-9p
Sculpt Miami 11a-8p
Art Now Fair 11a-8p
INK Miami 2008 10a-7p
Fountain Art Fair 11a-7p, Wynwood Arts Tour 7p-10p
Gen Art VANGUARD 10a-6p
The Artist Fair 12n-8p
Mark di Suvero at Fairchild Opens 9:30a-4:30p
Emeshel Gallery 11a-7p
Green Art Fair 11a-8p
David Castillo Gallery Opening 7p-11p
O.H.W.O.W. Presents It Ain’t Fair Warehouse Movie Screenings And Special Guest Dj’s, 8p-12m
Art Fusion Galleries hosts The Dragonfly Foundation’s: Artists 4 Art Auction Reception 7p-11p
PARTY The official opening of The King is Dead and Aquabooty’s 6th annual **** Art | Let’s Dance 10p-5a
CIFO invites you to Art Basel Miami Beach events
Purvis Young at Miami Art Space Basel Special Auction Event-benefit the United Negro College Fund 7p-10p
PARTY Laure de Mazieres invites you-Made in Italy Art Reception 6p-11p
Miami Art Museum Events Art Basel 2008
Sushisamba Presents Ginzatropicalia: Graffiti Gone Global 2008
Pedestriart / Urban Art Project By Leonel Matheu
LEBO Gallery Art Basel 2008 Events
Galeria del Barrio 10a-7p
Punk Rock Bourgeoisie
The Wolfsonian-FIU Design Marathon 1p-5pm-
The Station Midblock East
PARTY Rush philanthropic Arts Foundation Kick-off at Jackie Abraham Jewelers 1p-3p
Mark di Suvero Sculpture Exhibition at Fairchild
Open House at Adriana Hoyos
PARTY Home Philosophy Visionnaire 6p-11p
The Great Grove Paint Out by GroveHouse Artists 10a-4p
Empire Fine Art Unveils New Group Exhibition 11a-9p
Alex Grey at 7th Circuit Studios for Art Basel 2008
PARTY Art Loves Architecture: David Adjaye 8:30p-10p
The Surface Magazine Lounge: Art Basel 2008 11a-5p
Nobe 67 Art at Deauville Hotel 12p-9p
artformz alternative Miami Art Fair Week Openings
Nude Sketch Event at Art Basel 7p-11p
ilovemiami365 art basel events
Pablo Contrisciani Open Studio for Art Basel Week 12n-8p
Cafe Bustelo’s Merienda in Collins Park during Art Basel Miami Beach Free Bustelo Coffee and Wi-Fi 12n-5p
Rokbar Art Basel – Sweet Artsy Lineup 10p-5a
Celebrate Democracy at The Wolfsonian-FIU this Saturday 12n-6p
Curators Voice Art Projects Art Basel 2008 Opening 12p10p
Art Basel Reception at FlightStudio Gallery 7p-10p

Sunday, December 7, 2008
Art Basel Miami Beach, N-6p
Art Positions 2p-6p
Art Video Lounge 11a-6p
Art Asia 10a-6p
NADA Art Fair 11a-4p
Red Dot Miami 11a-5p
SCOPE Art Fair Miami 08 10a-6p
Pulse and GEISAI Miami 10a-5p
PooL Art Fair Miami 4p-10p
Art Miami 10a-7p
Zones Art Fair 10a-4pm
Rock the Boat 12n-7p
Photo Miami 11a-6p
Art Photo Expo 11a-8p
Aqua Art Miami Beach 11a-4p
Aqua Wynwood 11a-4p
Bridge Miami Beach 11a-7p
Bridge Miami Wynwood 11a-7p
Sculpt Miami 11a-5p
Art Now Fair 11a-6p
INK Miami 2008 10a-3p
Fountain Art Fair 11a-7p
Gen Art VANGUARD 10a-6p
The Artist Fair 12n-6p
PARTY Paint The Town Green
The Rising Tide 6p-9p
Green Art Fair 11a-6p
Parodi Lecture in Philosophy of Art 11a-12n
CIFO invites you to Art Basel Miami Beach events
In celebration of Art Basel–An Evening of Art & Film By Women 5:30p-7:15p
Miami Art Museum Events Art Basel 2008
Sushisamba Presents Ginzatropicalia: Graffiti Gone Global 2008
Pedestriart / Urban Art Project By Leonel Matheu
LEBO Gallery Art Basel 2008 Events
Punk Rock Bourgeoisie
The Station Midblock East
Basel on the Beach 4p-7p
The Great Grove Paint Out by GroveHouse Artists 10a-1p
Empire Fine Art Unveils New Group Exhibition 11a-9p
PARTY Join Us for Breakfast in the Park with Joel Shapiro 9am-12n
Alex Grey at 7th Circuit Studios for Art Basel 2008
Nobe 67 Art at Deauville Hotel 12p-9p
artformz alternative Miami Art Fair Week Openings
ilovemiami365 art basel events
Pablo Contrisciani Open Studio for Art Basel Week 12n-8p
SAFE in the District The Basel Weekend Special 1p-7p
Wrap Up Art Basel With Women Wine Art and Film 5:30p-9p
Poplife Art Basel Closing Party with Prefuse 73 at Heathrow 8p-12m

Art Now Fair at the South Seas Information

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Art Now Fair is pleased to announce our return to Miami Beach, December 4 – 7, 2008. After our Miami Beach premier and a successful New York City fair in March, Art Now Fair is looking forward to continuing to support established and emerging galleries committed to thinking outside the box and experimenting with the artwork and artists they represent.

Art Now Fair will take place at the ocean-front South Seas Hotel located at 1751 Collins Avenue. The South Seas Hotel is located in the heart of the art deco district and next to other major fairs, including Art Basel, Bridge Art Fair, INK Miami and Aqua. The South Seas Hotel boasts an ocean front view from its luxurious poolside cafe and lounge and is considered among the best boutique hotels in Miami Beach.

Continuing to represent diverse galleries, Art Now Fair will feature over 40 contemporary exhibitors from across the U.S. and International. Galleries will exhibit in spacious rooms on the first and second floors of the hotel as well as in booths in the front lobby and the poolside terrace. We are excited to build upon our reputation as a diverse fair offering a unique selection of galleries and artists to the public while maintaining a comfortable and open atmosphere.

Art Now Fair will be hosting an opening reception in the lobby of the South Seas Hotel. The reception will take place on Friday, December 5th, 2008, from7 – 9 pm, and is free and open to the public. It will benefit Neat Stuff, Miami based organization helping abused and other at – risk children.

Art Now Fair looks forward to our second year in Miami Beach and hopes to continue to inspire viewers and encourage them to experience art in a new way. By opening the lines of communication between artist and viewer, we hope to encourage the growth of artists and galleries who are thinking of art in new and innovative ways.

Art Now Fair
511 West 25th Street, Suite 102
New York, NY10001
www.artnowfair.com
artnowfair@yahoo.com
347.461.8713

The Surface Magazine Lounge: Art Basel 2008

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We are pleased to invite you to a very special event:
THE SURFACE MAGAZINE LOUNGE AT GANSEVOORT SOUTH
For three days, December 4-6 from 11AM to 5PM, Surface is pleased to offer an exclusive area of respite, relaxation, and inspiring ocean views during your visit to Art Basel Miami Beach, with complimentary Stoli cocktails offered between 11AM to 1PM.
At the lounge, you will have the opportunity to view a slideshow of collected works acquired for the Guggenheim Museum by our special guest, the Guggenheim Museum Young Collectors Council.

***Visit the lounge December 4-6 to pick up your personal VIP Card, which entitles you unlimited access to our lounge and an invitation to our closing party***

Your VIP card benefits also include:
* 10% off at Big Drop (men’s & women’s clothing)
* 20% off at Bustelo Café
* 25% off at Cutler Salon
* 10% off at The Optical Shop of Aspen (eyewear & sunglasses)
* $15 parking at Gansevoort South – with sticker, available only at the Lounge
Please present the card at time of purchase. Offers valid until 12/8/09.

And on Saturday evening, December 6, 8-11 PM, the Publishers of Surface Magazine will host the Lounge’s closing celebration with an in-pool installation, titled “AMPHIBOUS DESIGN: Sculpture for Land and Water”, a floating in-pool installation with designs by Jürgen Mayer, Yves Behar, Dror Benshetrit, Winka Dubbeldam and Junior. The designs will be silently auctioned with proceeds benefiting the Guggenheim Museum Young Collectors Council.
Please see the attached invitation and RSVP if you can attend. We look forward to celebrating with you!

http://surfacemag.com/rsvp/basel08/

Art Loves Architecture: David Adjaye 12/6/08

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Art Loves Architecture: David Adjaye
Saturday, December 6, 2008
9 p.m.
A conversation between architect David Adjaye and artists Matthew Ritchie and Teresita Fernandez about art and architecture, moderated by Aaron Betsky, Director, Cincinnati Art Museum,
The Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Invitation cards available at VIP and Information Desks.
Limited seating. Door opens 8.30 p.m.
Information | Florida Office Art Basel Miami Beach
Tel. +1/305-674 1292

This year’s Art Loves Architecture features British architect David Adjaye, who started his internationally respected practice Adjaye Architects in London in 1994. He has collaborated with artists such as Chris Ofili at the Venice Biennale in 2003 and Olafur Eliasson at the Venice Biennale in 2005, and has, among many other projects, completed the Nobel Peace Center, Oslo, in 2005 and the Museum for Contemporary Art, Denver, in 2007. Art Loves Architecture will be a conversation moderated by Aaron Betsky, curator of the 2008 Venice Architecture Biennale, featuring Adjaye with artists Matthew Richie and Teresita Fernandez, who in their work both cross the borders of art and architecture. Richie’s vast installations blur art and architecture, like “The Morning Line” at the 3rd Seville Biennale in 2008, which was developed together with architects Aranda\Lasch and Arup AGU. Artist Teresita Fernandez treats art and architecture as collaborative fields and has engaged in cooperations with architects on various projects. The panel will discuss the roles, responsibilities and authorship in the collaborations that all three of them are undertaking and explore how the ideas of art and architecture converge, what architects and artists can learn from each other, and what kind of practice could potentially emerge from this blurring of previously demarcated practices.

Art Loves Film: Herb and Dorothy 12/4/08

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Art Loves Film: Herb and Dorothy
Thursday, December 4, 2008
8.30 p.m.
An evening honoring collectors Herb and Dorothy Vogel, presenting the new film “Herb and Dorothy” by Megumi Sasaki, with introduction by Bob Colacello, Special Correspondent to Vanity Fair and discussion with artist James Siena.
The Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Invitation cards available at VIP and Information Desks.
Limited seating. Door opens 8 p.m.
Information: Florida Office Art Basel Miami Beach,
Tel. +1/305-674 1292

This year’s Art Loves Film presents the extraordinary 2008 documentary “Herb and Dorothy” (directed by Megumi Sasaki) telling the story of Herbert Vogel, a postal clerk, and his wife Dorothy, a librarian – an ordinary couple of modest means who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history, which they then donated to the National Gallery in Washington D.C. In forty years, the Vogels had managed to accumulate over 4,000 pieces, filling every corner of their living space from the bathroom to the kitchen. They proved themselves visionaries: Many artists they supported and befriended went on to become world-renowned. Their circle includes: Sol LeWitt, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Richard Tuttle, Chuck Close, Robert and Sylvia Mangold, Lynda Benglis, Pat Steir, and Lawrence Weiner.

Art Loves Music: Yelle 10/3/08

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Art Loves Music: Yelle
Wednesday December 3, 2008
10 p.m.
On the beach, between 21st and 22nd Street
Free public access
Information: Florida Office Art Basel Miami Beach,
Tel. +1/305-674 1292

Born and raised in Brittany, France, 25-years-old musician Yelle is known for her spirited, explicit lyrics, laid over a pulsating pop electro beat. This musical prowess was first showcased on her MySpace page in 2005 with the track “Je Veux te Voir”, responding to a macho song by French rapper Cuizinier. After her first solo performance at trendy Paris venue “Paris Paris” last year, Yelle is the emerging artist in France’s new girl-power scene. Yelle is the stage name of Julie Budet, a feminised version of the acronym YEL, “You enjoy life”. In combination with the explicit lyrics, her flashy appearance and electrifying performances were a great success, not only in the technotronic scene but also in the European charts. Her songs echo a certain nostalgia for the golden years of French electro-pop but are boosted by the groove and vibe of this shameless nouveau rave femme.

MBCC & GMCVB Holiday Party 12/3/08

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MBCC & GMCVB Holiday Party Wednesday, December 3rd

MBCC & GMCVB Holiday Party Wednesday, December 3rd

Please join the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce & the GMCVB for our 5th Annual Holiday Party Wednesday, December 3rd at Nikki Beach located at One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach from 6 to 10 pm. Admission is $10 and the donation of a new unwrapped toy for the Miami Beach Police Department Toy Drive. Click here or on the invite above to RSVP online
For more info call Danielle Hirschfeld at (305) 695 6834.

In Between Time Opening Reception 12/1/08

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December 1 – January 6
“In Between Time”
Opening Reception: December 1 6 PM

Joo-youn Lee and Mary Valverde exhibit. In Joo-youn Lee’s view of the human condition, overcoming the essential alienation of the individual remains the immense challenge with despair always a risk and love always a hope. Her Paperman exhibit achieves this. Valverde’s work is informed by memory, ritual and culture. Recently, she’s been working in large-scale site specific installations, investigating numeric and geometric patterns in daily life.

Diaspora Vibe Gallery, 3938 N. Miami Ave.
For more information, call 305.573.4046 or visit online at www.diasporavibe.net

Basel on the Beach 12/7/08

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Basel on the Beach
December 7 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Michael Graves building celebrates Art Basel with local juried artists from ArtCenter/South Florida. Meet the artists at the closing reception. The exhibition is on display beginning December 1. Featured artists: W. Andre Allen, Anthony Ardavin, Angelica Clyman, Alfonso Corona, Eurydice, Susan Feliciano, J. Kevin Foltz, Jill Hotchkiss, Marina del Rosario Huang, Luisa Mesa, Tere Pastoriza.

1500 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach
786-493-3333 (Craig Badinger)

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Kick-off at Jackie Abraham Jewelers 12/6/08

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Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Kick-off
December 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.

For the third year in a row, Russell Simmons brings his Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation event to Miami during Art Basel week. Join co-hosts Russell Simmons, Allison & Chip Brady, and Diane N. Weiss, along with Sarah Arison, Kim Wood, Jillian Jacobson-Altit, Nicole & Edgar Lozano, Alison Sokol Zhuk, Elsie Howard, Amy Rosenberg, Erin Newberg, Kelly Gold, and Dr. Anthony Japour at Jackie Abraham Jewelers for a decadent shopping event featuring cocktails, cuisine, and carats. Twenty percent of sales benefits Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation from December 6 – 12 just by mentioning the word “Rush.” Sponsors include SocialMiami.com, Quintessentially, WWAgallery.com, Emack & Bolio’s, Miami Magazine and more. Space is limited – email for more information.

Jackie Abraham Jewelers
1027 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands
305-868-4336

Russian Dreams Opens at Bass Museum 12/4/08

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Russian Dreams
Opening December 4

Russian Dreams presents a selection of cutting-edge works by contemporary artists from Russia. Curated by Olga Sviblova, who curated the Russian Pavilion at the 2007 Venice Biennale, the exhibition explores Russian art’s evolution from the pre-Glasnost era to the present day. The work of modern Russian artists are juxtaposed with the new generation of young artists.

Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach

Masters Mystery Art Show 12/4/08

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Masters Mystery Art Show
December 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hundreds of drawings, created by artists, celebrities and other VIPs, will be sold for $50.00 each to benefit Florida International University’s Masters in Fine Art program. The mystery element: the artist of each piece is unveiled only at the time of purchase. Past celebrity artists have included Madonna and her daughter Lourdes, Roberto Cavalli, Gloria Estefan, Andy Garcia and Whoopi Goldberg. This year’s celebrity artists include Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Univision network news anchor Maria Elena Salinas, New York Yankee Bernie Williams, Legendary music producer Phil Ramone, Jon Secada, Jose Feliciano, Andy Garcia, Patti Labelle, Carlos Santana and John Legend.

The Ritz-Carlton
One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

The Wolfsonian-FIU Celebrates Democracy

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The Wolfsonian-FIU Celebrates Democracy!
December 1 – 7

Watch for The Wolfsonian’s Smart Cars zooming around the streets of Miami, each customized with a quote about democracy from a renowned artist or designer with graphics created by Elliott Earls, Cranbrook Academy of Art’s artist-in-residence.

For Art Basel VIP’s and Wolfsonian Propagandist+ members a special reception designed by Kate Spade on December 5 from 8 to 11 p.m. Elliott Earls performs a piece inspired by the Thoughts on Democracy exhibit. Award-winning British photographer Martin Parr will be on hand to capture images from the event.

Free and open to the public on December 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. – Design Marathon: Five Minutes of Designed Freedom with 35 artists taking the stage for 5 minutes to express themselves. This event celebrates our right to freedom of expression and honors Dutch designer Wim Crouwel. Debbie Millman of Design Matters will moderate. A multi-media performance by Elliott Earls follows at 5:30 p.m.

Wolfsonian-FIU
1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
305-535-2631

Winter Wonderland North Shore Park 12/5/08

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Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!Winter Wonderland – FREE
Friday, December 5
6 PM – 9 PM
North Shore Park, 501 72 Street
Who says it doesn’t snow in Miami Beach? Fifty tons of snow will fall at this free event for all. There will also be rides, music and special visits from the North Pole.

Miami Beach Parks & Recreation offers programs for all ages and abilities.

Decorazon Gallery at Bridge Art Fair Miami

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www.decorazongallery.com

Please join us at
the catalina hotel – 1732 collins ave – miami beach
room # 205
december 4 – 7, 2008

exhibited artists: Todd Campbell, Jennifer Chenoweth, Maria Jose Concha, Jesus Galvan, James Gasowski, Michele Mikesell, Joel Quintans, MK Semos, Hugo Garcia Urrutia, Mark Wiener, Kathleen Wilke

A limited number of VIP Passes courtesy of Decorazon Gallery are available upon request. Please contact the gallery for details.

For further information, please contact the gallery at 214.946.1003
or during the fair at 917.292.1227

Liv Dj Berrie Fontainebleau Miami Beach 11/28/08

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 2008
LIV AT THE FONTAINEBLEU
FLIPSIDE
featuring
DJ BERRIE

21 & over
doors open at 10:00pm
dress code strictly enforce & at doorstaff’s discretion
unescorted guys will not be allowed in

LIV
4441 COLLINS AVENUE • SOUTH BEACH
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FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS, GUESTLIST, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION :
PHONE: 305 975 5714
EMAIL: UNTOUCHABLEMIAMI@AOL.COM
MYSPACE: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/UNTOUCHABLECHINO

Kaiju Monster Invasion, Miami Beach Fine Art Show 12/3/08

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Kaiju Monster Invasion, Miami Beach Fine Art Show Grand Opening Dec 3rd 8-10pm
Meet The Artists And Signing Dec 5th, 8-10pm
Kaiju Themed Computer Music Performance Dec 6th 8-10pm
At: Art Center Of South FL

Curator: Harold Golen, founder of Miami’s Harold Golen Gallery has been asked to curate this special December exhibition during Art Basil 2008. Mr. Golen’s gallery focuses on Lowbrow/ Pop-Surrealist Art and has been featured in the New York Times, Architectural Digest, as well as named “Best Place to Buy Lowbrow Art” by the Miami New Times. Golen was also the proprietor of the Miami Beach store “POP” an internationally known pop culture store. Golen has a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Miami. Harold Golen will work closely with the artists and The Art Center to ensure the theme and unity of the Kaiju show.

Art Center of South Florida: Founded in 1984, the Art Center, located on world-famous Lincoln Rd in Miami Beach, provides artists with a highly desired space to showcase their work. The Art Center’s exhibitions are a staple of the burgeoning Miami art community. Past shows in the Art Center during Art Basel week have attracted over 40,000 visitors. The special Miami Beach location—adjacent to the Art Basel fair, makes the Art Center an ideal location for this event.

Art Basel: The largest Contemporary Art Show in North America, Art Basel Miami Beach has been since its foundation in 2002, the most successful modern contemporary art fair in the world. According to the Miami Beach Visitors Center, the fair brings over 50,000 visitors to the city each year. The Kaiju Show will open during Art Basel week, ensuring maximum exposure to the coveted Art Basel patrons.

http://www.myspace.com/kaijumonsterinvasion

This Thanksgiving Weekend you are invited to Gotsoul Saturdays at Nikki Beach Miami 11/29/08

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** EVERY SATURDAY AFTERNOON BETWEEN 12PM AND 7PM **
**NO COVER HAPPY HOUR BETWEEN 4PM-7PM**

***
Thanks to all who made it out last weekend! We are back to do it all over again this and every Saturday.
This week we welcome Julius ‘The Mad Thinker’ from Chicago.
It gets dark earlier so we can expect a Sunset Session during our Happy Hour

http://www.myspace.com/themadthinker

If you close your eyes, open your ears, open your mind, and let your
body flow, you will find yourself in a new plane previously
unexplored. Seamlessly blended tracks vibrate your spine while
soothing your soul. Many people refer to the genre as house, but
Julius the Mad Thinker makes it home. Approaching each endeavor with
heart, soul and passion, Julius builds you up gradually through loops
of energy bursts and just when you reach your climax, he drops you
back to a lounge state awaiting the next climb to the peak.

With Julius the Mad Thinker, you must “Witness the Dynamic” . . .

This illustrious dynamic was first identified by the founder of Large
Music, Jeff Craven, when he invited Julius to open and close the first
annual Get Large party at the Winter Music Conference. From there,
John Davis, a top NYC promoter and co-founder of Body&SOUL, witnessed
the dynamic when he came upon Julius and installed him as a resident
of Sunday Sessions in NYC. Chicago house pioneer Chip E, witnessed the
dynamic when he invited Julius to be interviewed for house music
documentary, the Unusual Suspects, to which Julius was the youngest
interviewee to appear. And NYC’s Undaground Archives Choice Award gave
tribute to the dynamic when Julius was awarded the “Best Emerging
Talent” recognition.

First exposed to dance music in the sixth grade, Julius went on to
become a DJ and producer in 1994. Since that time, Julius has
developed a charisma behind the turntables that can only be described
as a dynamic that fills the room. Coupled with “the Mad Thinker”
title, which was given to him by MC Miles Bentley of Rec Center,
Julius makes no move as an artist haphazardly. Be it the tracks he
plays, the order in which he plays them or the EQing which brings out
a melody or rhythm in a whole new way – all these elements which
comprise his dynamic are meticulously plotted throughout his
improvisational creative process.

As the co-founder and partner of the internationally renowned
promotional and DJ collective, 3Degrees Global, and a resident of the
3Degrees “Some Call It House . . . We Call It Home” tour, the dynamic
has been witnessed throughout the most notorious clubs of house
music’s homeland in Chicago, including Smartbar, Soundbar, Sonotheque,
Ohm, The Note and Zentra. Across the nation the dynamic has been
witnessed on the main stage at the Detroit Electronic Music Festival,
Marques Wyatt’s DEEP event in LA, Soul Revival in Boston, Devotion at
The End Up & Pink in San Francisco, Club Five in Washington DC, Pearl
at Nikki Beach in Miami, Kevin Hedge and Louie Vega’s Roots at Cielo
in New York as well as stops in Hawaii, Canada, Mexico and France. In
addition the dynamic has cross pollinated with house legends via
Julius DJing alongside Frankie Knuckles, Joe Claussell, Farley
“Jackmaster” Funk, Lil’ Louis, Derrick Carter, Louie Vega, Derrick May
and Ron Trent amongst others.

As he continues to manifest this vision in music, Julius says, “My
purpose in this journey of music and life is to help others get to
places that they never imagined possible, and as a DJ, I’m here to
live that message as an example.”

NO COVER – HAPPY HOUR FROM 4PM to 7PM
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FOR VIP BEDS RESERVATION CALL 305-538-1111
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CONTACT- gotsoul.b3@gmail.com

Set Tonight: A Very Special Evening with Miss Nine 11/28/08

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Season is finally here and I’m very excited to let you know about tonight’s amazing performance by Miss Nine at Set.
Miss Nine began her career, not as a deejay, but as a model. At 16, she made it to the finals of one of the largest modeling pageants in Germany, and soon after secured a worldwide contract with Elite Model Management. Longing for more, her passion for music led Kristin Schrot to move to Amsterdam where she dubbed herself Miss Nine and began pursuing a career in the electronic industry. With her eclectic taste in music, ranging from energetic grooves with plenty of vocals to a deeper, progressive sound, Miss Nine is sure to turn heads and move feet anywhere she performs. Let her get you dancing the night away this 28th of November as she comes to take over the decks at SET Nightclub.
Join Eric Milon, Antonio Misuraca and myself for a very special evening also featuring our favorite local DJs Pedro and Chicco Secci.

For table reservations or VIP list, please call my office at 305 695 4410 or go to rsvp@capponigroup.com

I hope to see you there

Michael Capponi
www.Capponigroup.com

The 24th Annual White Party is Here…

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WHITE PARTY WELCOME CENTER IS NOW OPEN

The White Party Welcome Center is now open at the Bold New Eden Roc Renaissance Beach Resort and Spa located at 4525 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

Remember, all of your online ticket and pass purchases must be picked up from the welcome center. We are open Wednesday through Friday from Noon until 10pm and on Saturday from 11:00am until 4:00pm.

While shopping, visit our sponsored sampling bar, official White Party Week merchandise, Silent Auction, Jewelry by Aldo Orta, and Centaur Records. Get the 2008 White Party CD and many more.

For more information, call the Welcome Center at 305-674-3832

http://www.whiteparty.org/

The Consulate General of Japan in Miami invites you to a special reception for Kaiju Monster Invasion 12/11/08

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{Highly recommended! We will definitely be there!}

The Consulate General of Japan in Miami
invites you to a special reception for
KAIJU MONSTER INVASION
Miami Beach

Kaiju Matsuri “Monster Festival” featuring Prof. James B. Levy and his collection of vintage Japanese Kaiju “Monster” figures

FREE ADMISSION
DATE: December 11th
TIME: 7:00pm – 9:00 pm
LOCATION:ArtCenter/South Florida
800 Lincoln Road @ Meridian Avenue
Miami Beach
RSVP: by December 8th at (305)530-9090 or info@cgjmia.org

Hors d’oeuvres will be freshly made by Japanese Chef Daisuke Aono. Tasty Japanese treats will be provided by TATE’S Comics. Eleanor Hoh of Wok Star Cooking will demonstrate her delicious and simple, recipe-free technique using San-J Intl.’s premium tamari Japanese soy sauce. Hoh teaches cooking classes in South Florida and offers her Wok Star Kits online at www.eleanorhoh.com.

This exhibition explores the world of Kaiju and its impact on Japanese pop culture and beyond, including the work of many Eastern and Western contemporary artists.

Japanese Kaiju were monsters created in response to the angst of the Atomic Age. The monsters have become a cultural phenomenon inspiring collectible vinyl figures, toys and art by many of pop surrealism’s luminaries.

Curated by Harold Golen, Harold Golen Gallery and co-organized by ArtCenter/South Florida.
For more information about the exhibit please call (305)674-8278 or visit www.artcentersf.org

Miami Theatrical Premiere of Ballast at MBC 11/28-29/08

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28 FRI, 29 SAT 7:45pm & 9:35pm:
An MBC Premiere HD DIGITAL Presentation!
In collaboration with Emerging Pictures
NEW AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS: Lance Hammer
Miami Theatrical Premiere!
BEST DIRECTOR 2008 Sundance Film Festival!
Ballast
(Lance Hammer/USA/2008)

http://ballastfilm.com/

With Michael J. Smith Sr, JimMyron Ross, Tarra Riggs, Johnny McPhail
BALLAST is one of those rare films that maximize the medium through an aesthetic of understatement. Every frame is deliberately and beautifully composed, every cut artfully and economically executed—not only to transmit a quietly gripping story but to reveal characters’ layered emotional experiences and the specific textures and sensations of their locales. In the
cold, winter light of a rural Mississippi Delta township, a man’s suicide radically transforms three characters’ lives and throws off-balance what has long been a static arrangement among them. With circumstances thrusting them into proximity, a subtle interdependence and common purpose emerge for Marlee and Lawrence as they navigate grief, test new waters, and tentatively move forward.
WINNER: Best Director & Excellence in Cinematography Sundance Film Festival
Film Society of Lincoln Center and Museum of Modern Art Directing Prize
Grand Jury Prize Buenes Aires Film Festival
FIPRECSI Prize: New York and Buenes Aires Film Festivals
“A STARTINGLY ASSURED, PITCH PERFECT FIRST FEATURE!”
—Manohla Dargis NY Times
Your MBC Ticket is good for 25% off wine tasting. . .
at CAVAS Wines! (across the street at 437 Española Way)

http://www.mbcinema.com/

Art Basel 2008 Miami Beach official guided tours by ArtNexus

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ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2008
Official Guided Tours by ArtNexus

Place: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Entrances: Convention Center Drive and Washington Avenue
ArtNexus Tours are available in both English and Spanish and last one hour.
Private tours of up to 10 people cost $160, at the day and time of their group’s choice, depending on availability of tour guides

General Tours
Thursday, December 4th-Saturday, December 6th
2:00 and 5:00 English Tour
2:30 and 5:30 Spanish Tour
Sunday, December 7th
2:00 and 4:00 English Tour
2:30 and 4:30 Spanish Tour

The cost is $ 17 dollars per person.

The use of audio will ensure that all information is clearly heard while visitors are personally interacting with each work of art.

For reservations and information:
Art Nexus at +1/305-891 7270 opt # 4
Fax +1/305-891 6408
tours@artnexus.com
Contact: Carl Hilderbrand

ArtNexus, proud partner of Art Basel Miami Beach, once again hosts official guided tours at the Miami Beach Convention Center. From December 4 through 7, 2008, Miami Beach, Florida, USA, will be home to the seventh edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, the celebrated international art show. Qualified art critics and art historians carefully selected by ArtNexus will lead the public in developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of some of the best works presented by more than 200 participating galleries.

The use of audio will ensure that all information is clearly heard while visitors are personally interacting with each work of art.

ArtNexus Tours are available in both English and Spanish and last one hour.

Private tours of up to 10 people cost $160, at the day and time of their group’s choice, depending on availability of tour guides.

ArtNexus is the leading art magazine and online art source for the Americas. ArtNexus is published quarterly in English and Spanish, for over 30 years. The magazine has offices in Miami and Bogota and has a network of over 100 correspondents throughout the world, providing information on art events, news, exhibitions, galleries, and artists. ArtNexus is an essential source of information for art collectors, dealers, artists, scholars, and students.

For more information on Art Basel Miami Beach 2008 visit www.artbasel.com.
For more information on ArtNexus visit us online at: www.artnexus.com.

For reservations and information:
Art Nexus at +1/305-891 7270 opt # 4
Fax +1/305-891 6408
tours@artnexus.com
Contact: Carl Hilderbrand

Biggest Loser Contest 1/1/09

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Biggest Loser Contest
December 1 to January 1

Get in shape for the holidays with a little help from BIOTONIC PowerPlate’s 30-minute training sessions two to three times weekly. Power Plate vibration technology offers results in weight loss and overall health benefits, including increased muscle strength, increased flexibility, reduced joint and ligament stress, increased bone density, enhanced blood circulation, increased fat-burning capability, and pain supression. Beginning December 1st, BIOTONIC will be launching their version of the “Biggest Loser” contest. Participants can weigh-in and train with one of BIOTONIC’s top-notch trainers for 31 days. At the end of that time, the participant who lost the most weight will win a free month membership at BIOTONIC, a thirty minute facial and a full leg/bikini wax package from S.E.R.V. BIOTONIC body wax service. The winner will be announced on February 1, 2009.

BIOTONIC PowerPlate South Beach
1517 Alton Road, Miami Beach
305-534-5388

Last Chance to Save on White Party Tickets

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Last chance to purchase your tickets in advance and save at least 40% – even more if you buy a weekend pass. visit WhiteParty.org. Discount tickets will not be available the day of the event.

Friday November 28th 10pm – 8am
White Dreams @ Club Space
DJ’s Chris Cox and Tony Moran

Saturday November 30th, 10pm – 8am
White Starz @ Parkwest
DJ’s Victor Calderone & Joe Gauthreaux

Sunday November 30th 9pm – 5am
The ONLY night-time party benefiting Care Resource
South Florida’s Largest HIV/AIDS Service Organization
Noche Blanca @ Cameo
DJ’s Abel and Manny Lehman
ARRIVE EARLY Open Bar 9pm-11pm with Muscle Beach Wrist Band and Paid Admission to Cameo (Courtesy of Cameo/Vice Ventures)

www.WhiteParty.org