1 Year Anniversary at Downtown Bistro 2/5/15

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1 Year Anniversary at Downtown Bistro
Sunday, 02/05/2015 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 am
10689421_336201269893788_5668430514504070704_nDowntown Bistro
114 SE 1st Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
Facebook Link
Cost:

Join us for an extended happy hour as we celebrate our first annual birthday. Drinks will be offered as 2-4-1 including select wine, beer and sangria. Complimentary French inspired hors d’ourves will be passed along as well as birthday cake. However, we do really like cake so if you have a sweet tooth we recommend arriving on time.

We can’t wait to see you! If you would like to reserve a table during the happy hour or afterwards for dinner, call us at 305-374-7284 to reserve a spot.

The Beast Exhibition 2/3/15

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The Beast Exhibition
Tuesday, 02/03/2015 – 02/28/2015 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The-Beast-Invitation-flyer-2cKROMA
3670 Grand Avenue,
3670 Grand AVenue, Florida Miami
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

COCONUT GROVE, FL, February 3rd, 2015: KROMA is Miami’s progressive new Art Space, located in the heart of Coconut Grove Village West. KROMA is inviting all of South Florida’s art lovers, collectors, aficionados, and patrons to pledge dollars this season; to “fatten its programming in support of its Wishbone Fundraiser”.
An installation comprised of ceramic wishbones hand made by artists, children in the community and other supporters will suspended over the gallery entry, waiting for buyers to de-bone the giant mobile. For a starting pledge of $20, patrons can choose one to take home. For pledges of $100 or more, supporters will receive a 5 wishbone mobiles.
This unique installation represents the wishes of all participants that KROMA will get the support it needs to continue to be the Crowning Jewel on Grand Avenue, a once blighted street, going through vigorous renovation. It is the desire of the Gallery to continue to be a beacon of art and culture beckoning everyone in the community to support artists and their creativity. For more information contact Julia Polonyi, Gallery Manager and Resident Curator (305) 576-6278.

I Heart Fashion I Heart Kids 2/7/15

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I Heart Fashion I Heart Kids
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 09:00 am – 04:00 pm
IMG_20150109_135221Miami Airport Convention Center
777 NW 72nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33126
Webpage Link
Cost:

I Heart Fashion I Heart Kids is a non-profit organization that hosts a fashion show to teach children self-confidence along with teaching them entrepreneurship and anti-bullying through workshops and activities. I Heart Fashion I Heart Kids is an event for children of all ages.

BioDome Fest 1/31/15

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BioDome Fest
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 07:00 pm – 01:00 am
biodomefestBioDome Studios and Warehouse
6760 NW 72nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33166
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Come support our local music scene at this FREE warehouse show at BioDome Studios!

-Food by Fork & Knives
-BYOB
-Bounce House

Live performances by:
Form & Design
SNOWMOON
Years Apart
Raker
Lacerate Kingdom
Chamber of Dreams

Free parking on side streets around venue.

Batch After Dark Tap Takeover With A Biscayne Bay Brewery Pop Up 1/23/15

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Batch After Dark Tap Takeover With A Biscayne Bay Brewery Pop Up
Friday, 01/23/2015 – 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Glass beer on wood backgroundBatch Gastropub
30 SW 12 St.,
Miami, Florida Fl 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

Join the Batch Gastropub family as they start their Late Night happy hour a little earlier this Friday with Tap Takeover! Batch after Dark is partnering up with a new local brewery Biscayne Bay’s Brewing Company, to bring you a special pop up event. Guests can enjoy a cold specialty brew for $5 poured by the brewery’s owners themselves on the patio! Beer lovers have the choice of enjoying five of their brews including Double Nine IPA, Golden Ale, La Colada, and Pale Ale.

The fun doesn’t stop there though; guests can stay partying and enjoying tunes till 5 a.m at Batch’s Late Night Happy Hour with drinks starting at $4!

33rd Annual Winn-Dixie Carnaval Miami 5K Race 3/1/15

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33rd Annual Winn-Dixie Carnaval Miami 5K Race
Sunday, 03/01/2015 – 06:00 am – 10:00 pm
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SW 27th Ave. (Beacon Blvd.) & SW 8th St. (Calle Ocho),
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: $35 – Adult Early Registration (through February 20); $45 – Adult Registration (Race Day); $10 – High School Challenge 5K (Grades K-12); Free – Kiddie Dash (Varying age groups)

Registration is now open for the Kiwanis of Little Havana’s 33rd Annual Winn-Dixie Carnaval Miami 5K Race, which will once again bring runners and walkers to Little Havana on the world famous Calle Ocho (SW 8th St.). The yearly event will help the Kiwanis of Little Havana further its mission to make a difference in the lives of thousands of South Florida families by affording a portion of the proceeds from the fun and competitive race to benefit La Liga Contra el Cancer and Children’s Cancer Caring Center.

As an added bonus, the first 1,000 participants to register for the fundraising event will receive a Dri-fit race t-shirt. Awards will be provided to the top male and female competitors, as well as the top three finishers in various age groups and the winning team of the 5K High School Challenge. Racers 10 years of age and younger are invited to participate in the Carnaval Miami Kiddie Dash free of charge. Following the race, participants will be treated to post-race refreshments, complimentary arroz con pollo, live entertainment and more.

38th Annual Calle Ocho Festival 3/15/15

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38th Annual Calle Ocho Festival
Sunday, 03/15/2015 – 10:00 am – 07:00 pm
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SW 8th St. (Calle Ocho) between 27th Ave. & SW 8th Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana invites visitors from around the globe to the largest Hispanic street festival in the Southeastern United States during the 38th Annual Calle Ocho Festival. More than one million event-goers join the internationally renowned block party to celebrate Hispanic cultures from around the world on Miami’s legendary Calle Ocho (8th street.) The 19-block strip in Little Havana will vibrate with the hip-shaking rhythms of Latin music from salsa to hip-hop, including street performers and eight dedicated stages. Throughout the afternoon, event-goers can join street dancers as they bring the music to life; enjoy hundreds of international food kiosks simmering with authentic local and Latin flavors, sample products from many national brands and more.

Anthony Liggins Gallery 88 invites you to a preview of tribeca trunk pop-up featuring accessories and art for Collins Park Artscape 2/6/15

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Anthony Liggins Gallery 88 invites you to a preview of tribeca trunk pop-up featuring accessories and art for Collins Park Artscape
Friday, 02/06/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
tribeca-trunk-artscape-2015Anthony Liggins Gallery 88
237 20th street Suite C Miami Beach,
Entrance on Liberty Ave., Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Anthony Liggins cordially invites you to a preview of the tribeca trunk pop-up at

Gallery 88 for
Collins Park Artscape
Friday, February 6th 6-9PM

Featuring accessories from tribeca trunk, figurative drawings by James Shambhu
and abstract paintings and works on paper by Anthony Liggins

Champagne + Cupcakes courtesy of tribeca trunk

Gallery 88
237 20th street Suite C
entrance on Liberty Ave.
305-397-8098
info@anthonyliggins.com

BlinkGroup Gallery Call for Artists Submission 4/23/15

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BlinkGroup Gallery Call for Artists Submission
Thursday, 04/23/2015 – 04/26/2015 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
ArtExpo_CallForArtistFlyer-1Blink Group Gallery / ArtExpo New York 2015
Pier 94 711 12th Ave (55th Street & the West Side Highway) New York, NY 10019-5399,
711 12th Ave, New York 10019-5399
Webpage Link
Cost:

BlinkGroup Gallery Is looking for innovative visual artist to participate in our spring exhibition at Art Expo, Pier 94 – NYC ” The Worlds Largest Fine Art Show”
We are receiving Submissions from all artistic disciplines for this exhibition.

Submissions are due March 9 , 2015

For More information Please contact
Art@blinkgroup.net | 305.587.4744

Thrillist’s Barbecue & The Blues 2/19/15

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Thrillist’s Barbecue & The Blues
Thursday, 02/19/2015 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
BBQ-and-Blues-Sand-Castle_Photo-Credit-Kat-GoducoShore Club
1901 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $125

Celebrating its 6th straight year at The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE, Thrillist will once again highlight the best meaty goodness and soulful tunes Miami has to offer at Thrillist’s Barbecue & The Blues.
Hosted by celebrity chef Anne Burrell, the event will feature custom-crafted BBQ creations from 12 chefs hand-picked by Thrillist, fully stocked bars featuring Entwine wine, custom cocktails, craft beers by B.R.E.W. FIU, and musical performances DJ Haitian Hillbilly and Diablo Dimes & the Bloodhounds.

Photographs of Artist Talk with Jason Aponte at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge on 1/15/15

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Artist Talk with Jason Aponte at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge on Thursday, January 15, 2105.   Bakehouse resident artist, Jason Aponte gave an artist talk and was moderated by curator Ananda DeMello. He was speaking about his current exhibition on view, “Through the Looking Glass”, his painterly style and the erotic and cinematic iconography appearing throughout his works.

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Valentine’s Weekend at Tongue & Cheek! 2/13/15-2/15/15

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Valentine’s Weekend at Tongue & Cheek!
Friday, 02/13/2015 – 02/15/2015 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TandC-VdayTongue & Cheek
431 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Price Varies

Enjoy a delicious Valentine’s Day all weekend long at Tongue & Cheek!

Chef Jamie DeRosa has prepared a four-course menu with specials such as Foie Gras Torchon, Grouper Cheeks, and Blood Orange Blackberry Pie. $150 per couple or $100 dinner for two to-go! Dinner includes a complimentary bottle of Solo Contigo wine.

Who says Valentine’s Day should only be celebrated one day?

For reservations, call 305.704.2900 or visit www.tandcmiami.com

Free Mardi Gras Event 2/15/15

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FREE Mardi Gras Event!
Sunday, 02/15/2015 – 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
MardiGrasEventBk’Lyn Boutique
13973 NW 67th Ave,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
Eventbrite Link
Cost: FREE

It’s a NEW YORK STYLE MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION at the coolest Kid’s Boutique in town!

Come by and bring your little one to enjoy the celebration
with music, face painting, snacks, party favors and more!

Remember it’s a FREE event!
Invite all your friends and enjoy the afternoon out with your little one!

Second Annual Super Bowl Party at Tongue & Cheek 2/1/15

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Second Annual Super Bowl Party at Tongue & Cheek!
Sunday, 02/01/2015 – 06:30 pm –
T-and-CTongue & Cheek
431 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Watch the big game at Tongue & Cheek this Feb. 1st! Cheer on your team with food and drink specials at your favorite Miami Beach spot.

Enjoy $35 unlimited Super Bowl menu and $50 open bar. Or do both for just $75! The restaurant’s regular a la carte and happy hour menus are also available.

New England vs. Seattle….who will win! Kick off is at 6:30 p.m.

Penelope Umbrico Lecture 1/28/15

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Penelope Umbrico Lecture
Wednesday, 01/28/2015 – 07:30 pm –
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117 Northeast 2nd Street,
Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Penelope Umbrico is a photo-based artist whose work explores the ever-increasing production and consumption of photographs on the web. Umbrico has exhibited nationally and internationally and her work is in the permanent collections of the Guggenheim Museum; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY; Museum of Modern Art, NY; Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago; the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, among others. She is the recipient of numerous awards including a recent Guggenheim Fellowship, and a Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship. Aperture published her monograph, “Penelope Umbrico (photographs)”, 2011 and Range, 2014. Out of Order, 2014, was published by RVB Paris. She is represented by Mark Moore Gallery in the US and XPO Gallery in Paris.

Justin & Landmark Wine Dinner at The Rusty Hook 1/26/15

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JUSTIN & Landmark Wine Dinner at The Rusty Hook
Monday, 01/26/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Rusty-Hook-LogoThe Rusty Hook Tavern
125 Riverside Dr,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Webpage Link
Cost: $85, plus tax + gratuity

The newly opened Rusty Hook Tavern in Pompano Beach will host their very first wine dinner on Monday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. The theme for this dinner is California Cool and they’ll be featuring Justin & Landmark wines. For those new to The Rusty Hook Tavern, it truly is a hidden gem. It’s a new modern American restaurant in Pompano overlooking the intracoastal and features the cuisine of Chef Nader “Ned” Jaouhar (who you may now from Dixie Tracks Cafe or as the former Executive Chef of Cielo at Boca Raton Resort & Club).

Cost is $85, plus tax and gratuity and an RSVP is required. To make a reservation, email info@therustyhooktavern.com or call 954-941-2499.
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Sparkling Reception with passed nibbles and a sparkling wine surprise from California

Braised Endives
candied walnuts | compressed apple | goat cheese
Chardonnay, Overlook, Landmark Vineyards, 2012

Seared Scallops
roasted salsify | wild mushrooms | romesco
Pinot Noir, Overlook, Landmark Vineyards, 2012

Short Ribs
roasted baby vegetables | cipollini onions | red wine reduction
Justification, Justin Vineyards, Paso Robles, 2012

Panna Cotta
house berries
Obtuse, Justin Vineyards, Paso Robles 2011

Weekend Ticket to the Big Game at Monty’s Sunset 1/3/15-2/1/15

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Weekend Ticket to the Big Game at Monty’s Sunset
Friday, 01/30/2015 – 02/01/2015 04:00 pm –
Montys-Superbowl-Ticket-2015-copyMonty’s Sunset on South Beach
300 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Weekend Ticket to the Big Game at Monty’s Sunset

300 Alton Road // Monty’s Sunset// South Beach Marina
Friday//4-8pm

KICKOFF HAPPY HOUR PARTY
Live Music | Raw Bar | Happy Hour Specials | Sunset Views
Saturday//12pm-Sunset

THE BIG GAME POOL PARTY
Sunday//Starting @ 2pm

GAME DAY JOHNSONVILLE TAILGATE
Live music | 40 ft. poolside projection screen | 30 TV’s
Including new 60” TV’s at Tiki bar
Comp Access: Tiki/Pool/Dining Room

Photographs of Behind the Walls at Filling Station Lofts on 1/15/15

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Behind the Walls at Filling Station Lofts on January 15, 2105. Arts + Entertainment District, Mixed Media Collective, Artist Daniel “Krave” Fila hosted an wonderful evening of conversations with Miami’s art community in conjunction with the unveiling of the Filling Station Project. There was an amaxing panel of local artists, gallery owners, editors, photographers + leading art-community activists that engaged in discussions about the Miami art scene.

The panelists included:  Daniel “Krave” Fila, Jose Mertz, Raymond “gems” Adrian, Ruben Ubiera, 2Alas, Luis Valle, Robert William De Los Rios of Wynwoodmap.com, Caitlin Granfield, Danna Bitton of Danna B. Interiors and moderated by Jose Duran of the Miami New Times.

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Deva Presence Book & Album Release 1/30/15

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Deva Presence Book & Album Release
Friday, 01/30/2015 – 01/30/2015 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Deva-PresenceLMNT
59 NW 36th ST,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

FREE CONCERT, PERFORMANCE ART, PERMACULTURE AND WORLD TRAVELING BOOK EVENT!

NEW ALBUM – in ABUNDANCE
The emergence of global music!

NEW BOOK – REAP, SOW, GROW
“An epic world journey expanding the eco-movement and my soul in the process.”

For VIP passes go to Energetic Planet Event Page:
http://energeticplanet.com/love.asp?a=940&eventID=579&recommend=529&sharing=algbinffyr

When:
Friday, Jan 30th, 2015
6pm to 11pm

Where:
LMNT Arts Miami
59 NW 36th Street
Miami, Florida 33127

Come to Déva Presence’s live performance and book signing celebration. Three years in the making, his book, “Reap, Sow, Grow” and album, “in ABUNDANCE” come to life at this creative community event.

The concert features the musical sounds of Déva Presence, Paloma Devi and the band. Vendors, artists, performers and healers gather to offer South Florida an interactive experience.

This is a family Event – No drinking, no drugs, no smoking. It’s not about losing yourself, it’ s about finding yourself. ☺

With RSVP, this is a complimentary event for those who like and follow Déva’s social pages and share the event.
•Twitter / Instagram: @devapresence, #devapresence
•Facebook: Déva Presence (page)

Event Schedule:

6pm: Enjoy Live performances and dance to the jamming DJ Ephniko Dialecto. Healthy food vendors and local artisans also share their talents.

6:30pm: CD/Book Release Invocation. Let’s come together, meditate and set intentions for this book and CD to help create a greater world.

8pm: Book and CD signing: Learn what inspired Déva to create his memoir and music

8:30pm: Performance by Unity is Change (Unidad es Cambio) with featured guest Miguel Antonio Fleischauer

9:30pm: DJ’s and fire spinning and other performance art

10pm: Déva Presence and Michelle Paloma Devi live in concert

Contact:
Déva Presence
954-856-3775
contact@devapresence.com
http://www.devapresence.com/
http://www.permaculturemiami.com/

Vendor Registration Contact:
ashley@L-M-N-T.com

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Fairy Doll 3/7/15

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Fairy Doll
Saturday, 03/07/2015 – 02/08/2015 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
SOM-Fairy-Doll-By-Joey-G-Arts-Ballet-Theatre-of-FloridaAventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Webpage Link
Cost: $ 30

Following their tradition of bringing the best of classic ballet for the families, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents: “Fairy Doll” by composer Josef Bayer and choreographed by Maestro Vladimir Issaev.
“Fairy Doll”, originally “Die Puppenfee” was first performed in 1888, and was one of the most successful productions in the late 19th century. Issaev recreated this ballet in two acts in 2009. “Bayer’s music is so inspiring and beautiful, I could not let his opportunity pass by”, says Issaev. “I fell in love with every variation of this music and the more I researched, the more I felt South Florida’s audiences deserved a ballet production of this kind.”
It tells the story of a young boy who works in a doll store that has distinctive dolls from different countries and a beautiful Fairy Doll. Customers just fall in love with the stunning doll. At the end of the day, the owner of the store closes the shop, and the young and distracted assistant is left alone, locked inside. As the night falls, the tired young boy cannot believe his eyes! The Fairy Doll comes to life, and with her magic, she brings all the toys of the store to life.
The production counts on creative and imaginative costume designer Jorge Gallardo to make all the ballet dancers look like real dolls and the sets. On the main roles dancers Lillian Hill, Yuki Beppu, Takayuki Asai, Hirofumi Kitazume and Ramil Bagmanov will share the stage during these four fantastic performances along the rest of the professional corps of ballet.
There will be more than 60 dolls that will come to life from March, 7th to 15th at Aventura Arts & Cultural Centre and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
For more information you can call (954) 747-4646 or 305 948 4777or log onto www.artsballettheatre.org

Cine Al Fresco Presents: THE WIZ! 1/24/15

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Cine Al Fresco Presents: THE WIZ!
Saturday, 01/24/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
1421074_929987393679010_6080090902330081065_oO Cinema
90 N.W. 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

The Cine Al Fresco series takes the magical experience of art and culture under the stars. Once a month, our outdoor courtyard will be transformed to give families and friends of the Wynwood community a chance to unite through art, film and music.

This event is free to the public.

– Feel free to bring your own blankets and chairs.

– Dinner will be available for sale from Vibe 305!

This month’s featured film: THE WIZ

Featuring spectacular musical numbers with Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Richard Pryor, experience the magic of The Wiz when Dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting wonderland of Oz.

A re imagining of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz featuring an entirely African-American cast, The Wiz was adapted from the 1975 Broadway musical of the same name. The film follows the adventures of Dorothy, a shy Harlem, New York, schoolteacher who finds herself magically transported to the Land of Oz, which resembles a fantasy version of New York City. Befriended by a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, she travels through the land to seek an audience with the mysterious Wiz, who they say has the power to take her home.

Supported by Art Place.

Taste Of Cuba Festival at Hialeah Park 2/28/15 – 3/1/15

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Taste Of Cuba Festival at Hialeah Park
February 28, 12pm-12am, March 1, 12pm-10am
Taste-of-Cuba-Festival-2015-663x1024 Hialeah Park
100 E 32nd St
Hialeah, Florida 33013

– 2 Dias de Diversión
Nuestra Cultura-Musica-Dominos
& Comida Cubana
Entrada Gratis Al Publico En General

What makes Taste of Cuba unique from other events in the South Florida area is that it will allow guests to experience traditions only found in Cuba. Everything one will see, hear, taste, and embark on an experience, that will take them back to a time where Cuba influenced and enriched Miami society. Classical foods such as lechon asado, carne con papa, rice and beans and yuca will be sure to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy typical Cuban beverages while being engulfed in the Africana beats of the country.

Besides exquisite foods and drinks that will be offered, guests can also enjoy a simple and delicious cafe con leche. Cigars will be hand rolled at your request and finished in time for you to peruse the Art Walk that is right next door. Along the river, local artists will be displaying their masterpieces for the public to enjoy.

An exclusive asset to Taste of Cuba is the luxurious VIP area where guests can indulge in all you can eat food, drinks and smoke cigars. VIP guests will receive a badge and be exposed to the ultimate Cuban experience.

Instagram: @tasteofcuba
Visit our Website
Facebook Page Link
Promo Via Facebook

Photographs of Mike Fernandez’s Humbled by the Journey Book Signing Reception on 1/21/15

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Mike Fernandez’s “Humbled by the Journey” book signing reception at the Park Grove Sales Gallery on Wednesday, January 21, 2105.

Billionaire turned inspirational author, Mike Fernandez purchased two residences at Park Grove in Coconut Grove, one for himself and the other for his daughter. Fernandez joins a prestigious list of high-profile figures who will call Park Grove home in 2017, including Emerson Fittipaldi, who will move his family from Key Biscayne to Coconut Grove. The home Fernandez purchased for himself is a two-story 5,000 square foot condominium with a private swimming pool, four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. His daughter will reside in a nearly 2,000 square foot condo, with two bedrooms and two baths. Developers of Park Grove, David and Pedro Martin and Jorge Perez, hosted a private reception and intimate conversation on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30pm in celebration of Fernandez’s book Humbled by the Journey.

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Movies Under The Stars Miff Kick-Off 2/26/15

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Movies Under The Stars Miff Kick-Off
Thursday, 02/26/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
tumblr_static_film-projector-520x386Canvas Lot
90 NE 17 Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

A+E District in collaboration with Miami Dade College’s Miami International Film Festival Present: Movies Under the Stars at Canvas!

This time, we are proud to welcome the MIFF kick-off screening of “Cafe de Flore”, a 13-time nominated Canadian film by the same director as “Dallas Buyers Club”, Jean-Marc Vallée. These outdoor showings take place right in your backyard: where the magic of movies and love for music merge.

Enjoy bites from Whole Foods and sip on wine by Barton & Guestier. Friends, family, and lawn chairs are encouraged!

RSVP required: rsvp@aedistrictmiami.com

Canvas Lot
90 NE 17 ST,
Miami, Florida 33132

Rooftop Unplugged W/ Craig Stickland 2/19/15

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Rooftop Unplugged W/ Craig Stickland
Thursday, 02/19/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2015-01-13-at-7.15.24-PM-520x440Filling Station Lofts
90 NE 17th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Miami we are stoked to host our seventh #Unplugged Bi-Monthly Concert Series with the talented Craig Stickland! Join us as WLRN Public Radio and Television’s Michael Stock hosts a very special audible evening with free liquid vibes from PBR, Death’s Door, and Fever Tree as well as yummy empanadas from GoGo Fresh & cheese platters from KIND.

Be sure to RSVP as it will be strictly enforced due to capacity. Rsvp to attend rsvp@aedistrictmiami.com.

Filling Station Lofts
90 NE 17th St,
Miami, Florida 33132

Bonfire Under The Moonlight W/ Palo 2/12/15

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Bonfire Under The Moonlight W/ Palo
Thursday, 02/12/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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90 NE 17 ST,,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us for our 3rd Bonfire Under The Moonlight with one of Miami’s spiciest live acts to hit the stage, Palo! Opening tunes are yet to be confirmed, but we can guarantee they’ll be dope. Get your live music fix with free PBR, toasty bonfire smore’s + Ms.Cheezious serving up the grub.

RSVP Required: rsvp@aedistrictmiami.com

Tomato Festival Farmer’s Market 2/8/15

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Tomato Festival Farmer’s Market
Sunday, 02/08/2015 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
10928863_769380033147609_6220394372084370273_nArts + Entertainment District
90 NE 17th St,,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Your neighborhood Farmer’s Market just got a whole lot greener: come enjoy fresh produce, specialty vendors, live music and much more as you peruse the stalls of Miami’s freshest farmers. The amazing Rhythm & Vine will be hosting a Pop-Up Beer Garden and culinary demonstrations from Chef Paulette Bilsky.

Stay tuned for a full list of vendors!

Arts + Entertainment District
90 NE 17th St,
Miami, Florida 33132

Rooftop Unplugged W/ Raffa Jo Harris 2/5/15

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Rooftop Unplugged W/ Raffa Jo Harris
Thursday, 02/05/2015 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
10917360_771498826269063_5927114243768152125_nFilling Station Lofts
1657 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

One of Miami’s top local songwriters, Raffa Jo Harris is half of the duo of Raffa and Rainer, which New Times awarded best acoustic performer this year. With a long history and deep fanbase in Miami, Raffa’s unmistakable voice and music have become voice has become synonymous with Miami’s burgeoning music scene.

RSVP required: rsvp@aedistrictmiami.com

Filling Station Lofts
1657 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33132

Bonfire Under The Moonlight + KIDS Album Release 1/29/15

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Bonfire Under The Moonlight + KIDS Album Release
Thursday, 01/29/2015 – 01/29/2015 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
10931280_774526949299584_1527132332943410175_nCanvas Lot
90 NE 17 ST,,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us for our 2nd Bonfire Under The Moonlight! This time, come celebrate the album release of some of our local faves, KIDS. Opening tunes provided by Magazine Society.

Get your live music fix with the usual free PBR, toasty bonfires, Ms.Cheezious serving up the grub, and all the S’more fixin’s your hearts desire.

RSVP Required: rsvp@aedistrictmiami.com

Canvas Lot
90 NE 17 ST,
Miami, Florida 33132

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Macchialina 2/13/15

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Valentine’s Day Dinner at Macchialina
Friday, 02/13/2015 – 02/15/2015 06:00 pm – 12:00 am
Screen-Shot-2015-01-21-at-4.55.12-PMMaccialina Taverna Rustiva
820 Alton Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: varies

Enjoy Valentine’s Day (weekend) at Macchialina Taverna Rustica in Miami Beach starting Friday, Feb. 13th – Sunday, Feb. 15th. In addition to his regular menu, Chef Michael Pirolo will also have specials such as truffle risotto, whole orata and vitello tonnato. Specials can be ordered a la carte or included in the Chef’s tasting menu for an additional charge.

Mixologist Will Rivas is also including a special La Vie en Rose cocktail to the menu with Dillon’s Rose Gin, strawberry balsamic syrup, thyme and lemon.

Love is Blind Launches Happy Hour 1/23/15

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Love is Blind Launches Happy Hour
Thursday, 01/22/2015 – 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm
unnamed3Love is Blind
225 Altara Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Webpage Link
Cost:

Love is Blind Food and Wine is launching their new happy hour party making it the new go to spot in the Gables. Why limit happy to just an hour? At Love is Blind enjoy Happy hour from 4:00-9:00pm daily!

Happy Hour specials include all well and top shelf drinks for 50% off! Sit back and sip on a cocktail while listening to tunes and hanging with friends. Try out the new “Love is Blind” drink made up of their five virtues and qualities of love: Lust, Crazy, Passion, Happiness and Humor.
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Bring your friends, co workers and loved ones and unwind at what’s sure to be the Gables hottest happy hour party!

Kendall Village Farmers’ Market 1/25/15

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Kendall Village Farmers’ Market
Sunday, 01/25/2015 – 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
10603346_972475156103120_5392823033509932554_n1Kendall Village Center
8705 SW 124th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33183
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Cost:

Join us this Sunday for another great market day!

This week’s specials at Enrique’s Produce Stand include:

-Kale: 2 bunches for $4.00
-Fennel: $3.00/bunch
-Oranges & Tangerines: 4 for $1.00
-Grapefruits: 3 for $1.00
-Yellow Apples: 5 for $1.00
-Red Apples: 3 for $1.00
-Mamey (Zapote): $3.00/lb.
-Strawberries: 2 containers for $5.00
-Blackberries: 2 containers for $3.00
-Blueberries: $3.50 per container
-Bananas: 2 pounds for $1.00
-Avocados: 2 for $5.00
-Pineapples: $3.00 each (peeled and chopped for free)
-Farm Fresh Double Yolk Eggs: $6.00 per dozen
-Quail Eggs: $8.00 per dozen

Kendall Village Farmers’ Market is located in the Kendall Village Center, behind Regal Cinemas (west of the FL-Turnpike off 88th street and north on 124th avenue). The market is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Islamorada Marketplace on 90 1/23/15

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Islamorada Marketplace on 90!
Friday, 01/23/2015 – 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Islamorada-LogoOld Tavernier Restaurant
90311 Old Highway,
Islamorada, Florida 33036
Webpage Link
Cost:

Join us this Friday at Islamorada’s newest farmers’ market!
Offering over 40 vendors of local produce, artisan crafts, handmade goods, prepared foods and much more!

Come join us for lunch and all your favorite vendors, including: Nisha’s Flavors of India, Keez Beez Pure Local Honey, Islamorada’s Newest Ceviche from Latin Fusion, The Bread Man – Artisanal Breads, Fresh Made French Crepes, Fresh Fruit & Veggie Smoothie Bar, Northcutt’s Category 12 Hot Sauces & Bloody Mary Mix, and much more!

New vendors joining us this week!
– JC’s Daily Bread
– Mozzarrita Fresh Made Mozzarella and Burrata Cheeses
– Carla’s Famous Barbecue Sauce
– Rochelois Homemade Dressings and Sauces
and back by popular demand…
– Toc Toc Arepas!

Located near the Old Tavernier Restaurant at 90311 Old Highway near MM 90.

Miami Marlins to Host Job Fair 1/27/15

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Miami Marlins to Host Job Fair
Tuesday, 01/27/2015 – 10:00 am – 07:00 pm
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost:

The Miami Marlins will host an open job fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27 at Marlins Park. The job fair is open to individuals searching for an event staff position for the baseball season and all special events at Marlins Park. The Marlins’ objective is to continue to create an environment where a team of business professionals can perform to their full potential, generating economic growth, and contributing to the well-being of a diverse community.
The Marlins, together with their partners Contemporary Services Corporation, Levy Restaurants and Pritchard Sports, will have various employment opportunities available. The Marlins will have opportunities in Guest Services, Ticket Operations, Retail Operations, Premium Services, Marlins Foundation; the partners will have positions available in the areas of Concessions, Janitorial and Event Services.
Attire to attend the job fair will be business professional and candidates are encouraged to bring several copies of their resumes. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment. There will be complimentary parking inside the Home Plate Garage (corner of NW 7 ST and 16 AVE).

Movies Under the Stars 1/22/15

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Movies Under the Stars
Thursday, 01/22/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
imageCanvas Miami
90 NE 17 Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

A+E District in collaboration with Miami Dade College’s Miami International Film Festival Present: Movies Under the Stars at Canvas!

Featuring “Vinyl Days (Dias de Vinilo)” and other audience favorites from Canada and Argentina, right in your backyard: where the magic of movies and music merge.

Friends, family, and lawn chairs are encouraged!

RSVP required: rsvp@aedistrictmiami.com

HSI Professional Hairbar Hosts “Galentine’s Day” Launch EventHSI Professional Hairbar Hosts Galentine’s Day Launch Event 2/5/15

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HSI Professional Hairbar Hosts “Galentine’s Day” Launch Event
Thursday, 02/05/2015 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
5"x7" Post Card TemplateHSI Professional HAIRBAR
8888 SW 136th St,
Miami, Florida 33176
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Love and perfectly tousled tresses are in the air just in time for Valentine’s Day, thanks to the new HSI Professional HAIRBAR located at The Falls (8888 SW 136th St). The girly chic blow dry bar and retail location, which allows customers to earn dollars from each blowout towards the purchase of salon-quality styling tools and vice versa, will welcome itself to South Miami with a love-fueled “Galentine’s Day” grand opening event on Thursday, February 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event is free is open to the public.

Guests are invited to mix and mingle in HSI Professional HAIRBAR’s jewel box salon, reminiscent of a high-end designer boudoir, while enjoying complimentary photo shoot styling by the HSI Professional glam squad. Runway-ready guests can strut their stuff on the red carpet or treat themselves to a romance-inducing array of chocolate truffles and wines paired to perfection.

For the ultimate kiss and tell experience, guests can enjoy an individual “lip reading” to learn what their lip lines reveal about their personality.

To complete the ultimate Galentine’s experience, shoppers can take advantage of an exclusive buy one; get one deal on future blowouts; perfect for sharing with a “bestie” this Valentine’s Day holiday.

City Theatre launches brand new Island Shorts production on Key Biscayne as part of its 20th Anniversary Season 2/6/15-2/8/15

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City Theatre launches brand new Island Shorts production on Key Biscayne as part of its 20th Anniversary Season
Friday, 02/06/2015 – 02/08/2015 06:30 pm –
tango1Key Biscayne Community Center
10 Village Green Way,
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
Webpage Link
Cost: $20 – $30

City Theatre continues its 20th anniversary celebration with a brand new Key Biscayne production of ISLAND SHORTS, a special program that will comprise seven “Best of the Fest” plays from 19 previous seasons of SUMMER SHORTS, America’s Short Play Festival, and one new play selected from the company’s recent SWAMP SHORTS play reading showcase. The limited engagement of only three performances runs February 6 – 8, 2015 in the Island Room of the Key Biscayne Community Center.

Directed by City Theatre Guest Artist Gail Garrison, ISLAND SHORTS will be performed by Elizabeth Price, Andres Maldonado, Vanessa Elise, Marquis Rogers, Corina Ramirez and Michael Uribe.

The ISLAND SHORTS play line-up includes:

Feel the Tango by Susan Westfall
A boring night turns upside down when the waiter takes Sandy’s order.

DMV Tyrant by Christopher Durang
A man goes to a woman clerk at the Division of Motor Vehicles and tries to get his license renewed with infuriating results.

The Crocodile’s Bite by Vanessa Garcia
Four characters, all immigrants to the city, connect and collide one night in Miami.

Please Report Any Suspicious Activity by Rick Park
Dirk and Antonio are both in hot water when a trip to the aquarium goes wrong.

I’ll Be Theatre by Joyce Turiskylie
Sometimes in modern romance, the perfect partner can be found as close as the nearest bush.

Controlling Interest by Wayne S. Rawley
Four successful young businessmen gather for their weekly staff meeting. Two persuasive young businesswomen arrive to negotiate the ultimate deal.

Plan Day by Leslie Ayvazian
One woman plays a mother to her only child, a son, in four different stages of her life: her 30s, 40s, 50s, and 70s.

Parent Interview by Justin Warner
A New York couple might get their daughter into an elite preschool – but it will cost them more than money.

Island Shorts, an exclusive limited engagement of only three performances, will open on Friday, February 6 with a pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m., and play through February 8. Performances are Friday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 8 at 4 p.m.

Advance tickets are $20 for Key Biscayne residents and seniors (60 and over), and $25 for non-residents. Tickets purchased the day of the performance, or after February 6, are $30. Tickets may be purchased through the Key Biscayne Community Center by calling (305) 365-8900, or online at islandshorts.org.

33rd Annual Miss Carnaval Miami 2015 Pageant 2/7/15

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33rd Annual Miss Carnaval Miami 2015 Pageant
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Kiwanis-Pageant-PhotoManuel Artime Theater
900 1st St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $20

The Kiwanis of Little Havana is set to host the 33rd Annual Miss Carnaval Miami 2015 pageant to determine the next female ambassador of Carnaval Miami, with support from Diet Coke, AT&T and BB&T. As the kick-off to the Carnaval Miami 2015 season, young women between the ages 16-25 will showcase their talent, beauty, poise and elegance with the opportunity to receive $2,500 in college scholarship funds, an automatic entry to the Miss Florida USA pageant and other prizes.

The 33rd Annual Miss Carnaval Miami pageant is a platform for single, bi-lingual contestants to reach their goals through their personal commitment to become leaders in their community. Along with participating in one of the community’s legendary pageants, young ladies will have the chance to gain invaluable life experience through community service, cultural events and networking opportunities.

For additional information or to purchase a ticket for the 33rd Annual Miss Carnaval Miami pageant, please call (305) 644-8888.

Sunset Sundays 1/25/15

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Sunset Sundays
Sunday, 01/25/2015 – 01/26/2015 04:00 pm – 12:00 am
10891461_10205145040041695_2408076693277496399_nThe Social Lubricant (TSL Lounge)
167 NW 23RD ST,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join us every Sunday for our jamming party “Sunset Sundays”
Brought to you by the Words & Wine Fam & EPHNIKO

This will be a day time event where everyone can JAM, VIBE, and DANCE together to the sunset on sundays!!
Sounds by the one and only EPHNIKO (Mixing World Beats, Cumbia, African Roots from outer space + Flavaz)
Drumming is not only accepted, It is Required!

you get $.25 cent beers from 4-5:00pm (around sundown) if you :

“check in” @ sociallubemiami
” like” the social lubricant fb page
“follow” the social lubricant #sociallubemiami on instagram

Great Specials & No Cover : Everything Is $3
$ 3 Beers
$ 3 Shots
$ 3 Mixed Wells

Munchies by: Pop Up Vegan with the affordable organics made with Love
Don’t miss out on this new weekly event held Every Sunday at The Social Lubricant
All Ages Welcome / 21+ To Drink
No Cover
Very Jam Friendly atmosphere so please feel free to bring your instruments !!

For more information please contact Nikki Rodriguez or Ephniko Dialecto
Vibe with you soon ♥

Pleasure & Intimacy (an introductory experience) 2/18/15

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Pleasure & Intimacy (an introductory experience)
Wednesday, 02/18/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
pleasureintimacybannerMiami Dance Studio
222 NE 24 Street, Unit 102,
Miami, Florida 33137
Eventbrite Link
Cost: 95

If surrender, and being fully present in your body during sex and intimacy, and being able to ask for what you want and receive a man, and being able to tune into and know a woman’s body like a magician is of supreme value to you, this is a unique and intimate experience that will cultivate your skills and richen your real-world experiences.

Pleasure & Intimacy 2/25/15

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Pleasure & Intimacy
Wednesday, 02/25/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
pleasureintimacybanner1Your Big Picture Cafe
5935 South University Drive,
Davie, Florida 33328
Eventbrite Link
Cost: 95

If surrender, and being fully present in your body during sex and intimacy, and being able to ask for what you want and receive a man, and being able to tune into and know a woman’s body like a magician is of supreme value to you, this is a unique and intimate experience that will cultivate your skills and richen your real-world experiences.

Higher Frequency #SpreadLove Event 2/11/15

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Higher Frequency #SpreadLove Event
Wednesday, 02/11/2015 – 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
TTFLThe Villa Lounge
19501 NW 2nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33169
Facebook Link
Cost: $11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The 11th of EVERY MONTH
Please Join us Wednesday, February 11th, 2015; Higher Frequency #SpreadLove Event

Capture the frequency with us as we transmute, transform, and transmit higher vibrations through South Florida’s Most inspired musicians and poetically inclined artists who will take to the mic to communicate, share & and In-lighten. This event is for guests to explore a psyche enhancement experience through artistic expressions fitting for the OPEN MINDs. The message of Higher Frequency is one of positive promotion and uniting others to do the same through 4MK #SpreadLove global campaign. An outlet created to vibrate with the artistic community with some of Miami’s most creative underground network of local artists from emcees, singers, poets, artists, designers and more. Unique in its own right, this event is dedicated to giving back to the community and participating in charitable causes and activities globally.

Through 4MK’s #SpreadLove campaign, THIS MONTH, Hosted by Miss Universe Jamaica 2012, Higher Frequency will fund raise for TRENCH TOWN FOR LIFE, a program that is now raising funds to build a new library in Boys Town School in Jamaica to help inspire the youth to read. With the contribution of Sunshine Youth Foundation founded by Miss Universe Jamaica 2012, Chantal Zaky; these young leaders in Trench Town will be In-lightened through the wisdom, knowledge and hearts shared through local supporters, ultimately reaching Global recognition. Higher Frequency will do its part by spreading awareness on Trench Town For Life, rising the love frequency for the youth in Jamaica, and raising funds for the much needed library in Boys Town School. During this coming 11th of the month, we ask for local South Floridians to come and join us as we celebrate love for the youth by donating to Trench Town For Life to help reach their goal of $9,000 for the library project which includes the costs to treat the space for termites, clean out, renovate, decorate, and equip the library space, as well as ship book donations from the UK and USA to Jamaica.

During the event, guests will have the privilege of participating in our raffle to win gifts from our local sponsors. 100% of the proceeds will go to aiding Trench Town For Life.

It’s a pleasure to invite you to join Trench Town For Life for their 2015 Library Drive benefiting Boys Town School in Kingston, Jamaica. The children who attend the school range from age 4, right up to 14 years old, however they do not have adequate reading materials, nor do they have a library on site. As a result, less than 50% of the school’s students meet the national literacy standard. Therefore, the establishment of an on site library is imperative and will certainly impact the faculty, students and community in a significant way. This effort is born from the philosophy that all leaders are avid readers, and the world community must invest in and continue to develop tomorrow’s leaders, today.
www.forlifeinc.org/trenchtownforlife
Facebook: www.facebook.com/trenchtown4life

Go Fund TTFL: http://www.gofundme.com/909xmg

8pm at The Villa Lounge
19501 NW 2nd. Ave. Miami, FL. 33169

about Trench Town For Life:
The core mission of Trench Town For Life (TTFL) is to eliminate specific obstacles which hinder access to education for children living in Trench Town, in Kingston, Jamaica. TTFL aims to empower the families of Trench Town by aiding as a support arm in the areas of health and education. The goal is to keep the youth in school while giving them the fuel for a young body and brain needs to learn.

about Sunshine Youth Foundation:
A non-profit organization serving as a resource for economic development through unique mentoring and resourceful programs which seek to increase positive influence in the lives of today’s children. We are dedicated to the empowerment of our youth through the encouragement of education, creative expression, and sportsmanship. Our goal is to rehabilitate and strengthen the community by nurturing the potential of children, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility.

The Kitchen Hop Presented by Brickell Heights 02, Designer Residences Returns To Brickell 1/24/15

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The Kitchen Hop Presented by Brickell Heights 02, Designer Residences Returns To Brickell
Sunday, 01/24/2015 – 01/24/2015 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Khop-Brickell-eflyer01Mary Brickell Village
900 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: 36.00

The Kitchen Hop Presented by Brickell Heights 02, Designer Residences is returning to Brickell, giving foodies much to bite on with over 10 of Brickell’s best kitchens. Z Events CEO Javi Zayas, creator of Kitchen Hop, launched the event in 2014 becoming the first one-of-a-kind culinary experience that features cuisines from all around the world and gives a spin on the customary bar crawl.

The Kitchen Hop Food Crawl commences its series of events for 2015 at Mary Brickell Village, bringing it back to Brickell. The ultimate foodie’s crawl will be taking place January 24 from 3-6 p.m. Guests will tour Brickell’s top eateries, sampling delicious bites and giving their palate a little bit of Mexican, Italian, Greek & American dishes handpicked by the top chefs of each kitchen.

“We are excited to return to Brickell. The Kitchen Hop Series returns this year bigger than ever. We have many fan favorite restaurants returning and we added new spots that have recently opened, giving guests the first taste to some of the best eateries Brickell has to offer“ Said Javi Zayas, Z Events CEO

Each participant will join the crawl by sampling chef’s top selections, discovering culinary gems one taste at a time. This event includes over 10 participating restaurants including: La Mancha Restaurant, Segafredo, Oceanaire, Dolores but you can call me Lolita, Batch Gastropub, Fado Irish Pub, Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, L’ Entrecote de Paris, Power Pizzeria, La Mexicana Cantina, American Social, Blue Martini and many more. Guests will also have exclusive drink specials throughout the day and a chance to unwind at the Brickell Heights 02, Designer Residences Lounge. The party doesn’t end at 6 p.m. though! Guests will also be invited to keep the festivities going at Blue Martini, the official Kitchen Hop after party. Kitchen Hop guests will be granted a complimentary cocktail at Blue Martini to help start their night off right.

For tickets and more information please visit www.thekitchenhop.com. Tickets are $36. Mary Brickell Village is located at 900 South Miami Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 Parking will be provided by Park Jockey a one touch parking app, book your parking in advance and spend more time eating!

Caribe Film Fest Black History Month Event 2/27/15-2/28/15

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Caribe Film Fest Black History Month Event
Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:00PM – Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 9:00PM
cffpromoflier5lowresLittle Haiti Cultural Center
212 59 Terrace
Miami, FL 33137
Buy Tickets Online

Welcome To The Inaugural Caribe Film Fest
A celebration of film from the Caribbean and the Americas.

Feature Films
Workshops
72 Hour Film Challenge Film Screenings
Award Show
Prizes

For More Information Visit www.CaribeFilmFest.com

Photographs of Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Networker at American Social Restaurant in Brickell on 1/14/15

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Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Networker at American Social Restaurant in Brickell on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.  A welcome complimentary drink courtesy of American Social Restaurant.  The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chili,  Doral, Downtown Miami & Brick, Ecuador,  Junior Chamber International, Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Mercosur, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, Sweetwater and Brickell Rotary Club celebrating yet another successful MultiChamber of Commerce event.

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His Hair Clinic Free Consultation: Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP) Hair Loss Treatment 1/21/15

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His Hair Clinic Free Consultation: Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP) Hair Loss Treatment
Wednesday, 01/21/2015 – 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2015-01-19-at-3.08.59-PMHIS Hair Clinic
100 North Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 812,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: free

During your FREE drop-in consultation, find out more about scalp micro-pigmentation and see if it’s right for you! Come in to speak with a practitioner about the treatment, get price quotes and set up a treatment plan.

About Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (SMP):
SMP was developed as both a cosmetic procedure for men suffering with all types of hair loss, and as a medical procedure to help conceal scars, burns and birthmarks, as well as the full spectrum of alopecia strains. During a SMP procedure, a blend of specialized pigments is deposited into the dermal layer of the skin on the scalp. Using a highly sophisticated combination of angles, penetration depths, deposit sizes and pigment shades, these deposits create an extremely realistic illusion of real shaven hair on the scalp.

About HIS Hair:
HIS Hair Clinic is an internationally recognized, specialist hair loss treatment clinic, with prominent locations in major urban centers around the world. Each clinic complies with (and exceeds) all core professional standards of effective treatments, cleanliness and health and safety. We are always opening new clinics further afield, to enable even greater access to our unique SMP® treatment for hair loss.

Teen Splash Miami 2/28/15

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Teen Splash Miami
Saturday, 02/28/2015 – 07:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Teen-PartyClevelander (Marlins Park Stadium)
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $30

Welcome to: -Teen Benefit Parties-

IT’S WHAT EVERYONE’S RAVING ABOUT!

What you get at a our “R.A.V.E.” ( Respect. And. Value. Education.) Benefit Parties.

WHAT YOU GET!:
Free Food, Games, Glow Stuff, Face/Body Painting! Win Prizes, T-Shirts, wrist bands, Top So.FL DJ’s, The Hottest TEEN PARTY in Miami, Talent Shows and more!

WIN CASH Awards & Certificates for: Best Philanthropic Concept, Team Leader Awards, Best Branding/Marketing Awards.

GIVING BACK NEVER FELT SO GOOD!

Our Benefit Concerts have one thing in mind – To Help people in Need. Be part of something bigger then yourselves.

We will be giving away money and gifts every hour to children in need at the Concert. See where your money is going and who it is helping. No guessing! Just honest Giving.

Be part of it, BE the Difference!

‘Where Music and Philanthropy Become One’

Rum Reef Launch Party 1/29/15

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Rum Reef Launch Party
Thursday, 01/29/2015 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
rum-renisance-logoAnthonys Coal Fired Pizza South Beach
520 West Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: 30
Tickets must be purchased in advance

Miami-Dade Reef Guard is an non-profit organization tasked with placing mooring buoys on the offshore coral reefs so that fisherman and SCUBA divers can safety tie up and enjoy the reef without dropping anchor.

Please join us to celebrate the launch of “Rum Reef” sponsored by Miami Rum Renaissance Festival! We will be pouring rum from Wicked Dolphin and Mako Vodka. Appetizers from Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza will be served. There will be live “country music with a slice of lime” by Tim Charron.

Tickets can be purchased on the Reef Guard website and entitle you to 4 free drinks and appetizers.

food trucks Tuesdays 1/20/15

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food trucks Tuesdays
Tuesday, 01/20/2015 – 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
HAULOVER3haulover beach
10800 Collins ave,
miami, Florida 33154
Eventbrite Link
Cost: free

Come and join us on every Tuesdays at haulover beach party from 5pm to 10pm.

ALSO>>>
mark your calendar on fed/17/15.

Haulover beach 10800 Collins Ave 33154.

we are having a great family event of Latin music dance and preforms. And food trucks party.

This event is open to the public bring chairs and blankets and join us for great evening of music at the park.

Bounce houses, train ride, and much more.  

 

Photographs of 38th Annual Art Deco Weekend on 1/16/15 – 1/18/15

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38th Annual Art Deco Weekend on Ocean Drive Miami Beach Friday, January 16 – Sunday, January 18, 2105.  This year we celebrate the 38th Annual Art Deco Weekend Celebrates Miami Beach 100 Year Anniversary.  Every year during Art Deco Weekend, Miami Design Preservation League closes Ocean Drive to traffic. Over 140 vendors line Lummus Park and Ocean Drive displaying vintage and handmade paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, posters and more. Ocean Drive fills with street entertainment, classic cars and people. However, the main attraction is the Art Deco buildings sitting on the most famous street in South Florida!

This year, Life Is Art  created their very own “Locals Only Art Zone” within the Art Deco Weekend Festival called the Life Is Art Block! All of our artists will be gathered into one block in the middle of Ocean Drive, the Art Block featuring only local artists. Exhibiting Artists include: David Gary Lloyd, JanRafael, Mark Diamond, J.A.S. Photography, Teepop art, Nancy Campos Art, Deming King Harriman, Achilles Secret, GAB Studio Art Group, Ian Fichman, Eugenio Jaramillo, Eleazar Delgado Studio, Guillermo Mazzotti, arteColomè by Jacqueline Colomè, Larry Alan Shane, Josephine Reyes, Star Trauth, Smadar Sasson, Nadine Creates, Gilles Hurtaud, Glenda Ramos, Robert Korhonen.

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Photographs of Whole Foods and YoMiami Mural Project Opening on 1/9/15

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Whole Foods and YoMiami Mural Project Opening on Friday, January 9, 2015.

Yo Miami and Soula Booking curated the artist featuring:  Kazilla, Trek6, Jenny Perez, Luis Berros, Noah Levy, the Yuhmi Collective, Atomik, Monz, Nate Dee, Rei Ramirez, and Jorge Rodriguez that painted nearly 4,000 square feet of wall space and structural columns. Supplies where sponsored by Artist & Craftsman Supply and Jerry’s Artarama.

They were asking for a donation at the door to support Life Is Art.

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The 2nd Annual Eats N Beats During Miami Food and Wine Week 2015 2/21/15

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The 2nd Annual Eats N Beats During Miami Food and Wine Week
February 21st, 2015, 8:30pm (7:30pm for VIP)
eatsMoore Building
4040 NE Second Ave.
Design District Miami, FL 33137
Tickets and Info

Eats N Beats, the hugely successful food and spirits event is back again during Miami Food & Wine Week! The first annual Eats N Beats welcomed over 3,500 foodies who were looking to experience an event that was equal parts food, spirits, and music with just the right amount of Miami flare!

Eats N Beats was created as a way to bring Miami Food & Wine week back to the South Floridian. Dubbed the “by locals for locals” event by numerous publications, Eats N Beats welcomed scores of event guests who sampled over 40 of Miami’s best eateries and dozens of wine and spirits. Food coupled with amazing music by some of Miami’s best bands and DJ talents along with nightlife inspired production made this event, uniquely Miami.

Last year Eats N Beats proudly showcased a stellar line up that included: Red Steakhouse, Meat Market, Petit Pois, Steve Haas’s City Hall Restaurant, Nikki Beach, Bongos Cuban Café, Larios on the Beach, Pride & Joy BBQ, Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, Alma Mexicana, The Passion Group-(Dolores, but you can call me Lolita, Crazy About You, and Love is Blind), Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano’s Unnamed Mexican Restaurant, Sake Room Express, The Rusty Pelican, RA Sushi, Certified Steaks & Seafood, Lemoni Pizzeria, Imperia Restaurant & Lounge, Juana M Brickell, and Epicure Gourmet Market & Café. Eats N Beats also featured a dessert lounge and a stable of top shelf liquors, beer, and wine.

Eats N Beats is a perfect showcase of local culinary artistry paired with premium wines and spirits, minus the velvet rope. Comprised of some of the most renowned restaurants in South Florida, to some of the most mouthwatering dessert artists, Eats N Beats will satisfy the local food enthusiast as well as the sophisticated “foodie” expecting to delight in some of the best dishes and libations our city has to offer. Not to worry, keeping true to our City known for beauty and some flash, the event will touch on all of the senses. Complete with dynamic production, local VIPS and Celebs Eats N Beats will also be outfitted with the comforts one has come to expect from an event in Miami. The showcase will attract those looking for an alternative type of food event, one that brings the best of three worlds: food, music and wines/spirits together seamlessly.

Funkbox NYC ft. Tony Touch and more 1/23/15

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Funkbox NYC ft. Tony Touch and more
Friday, 01/23/2015 – 10:00 pm –
Funkbox-NYC-ft.-Tony-Touch-and-more-at-The-Stage-Miami-01.23.14The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $10

The Funkbox NYC returns to The Stage Miami ft. DJs Tony Touch and Heron plus Brendon Eldom from Oceans Deep and Stingray on percussion. Hosted by Aramis Estevez. Ladies free, gentlemen – $10; 21 and over welcome. The Latin Burger Food Truck will be on site; enjoy $150 Perrier-Jouët bottles, $3 domestic beers and $8 drink specials.

Rockboat Pre Party with MELODIME Radio Bird and Hey Monea! 1/29/15

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Rockboat Pre Party with MELODIME Radio Bird and Hey Monea!
Thursday, 01/29/2015 – 09:00 pm –
10933894_829747617072029_8652746792358987548_nThe Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Cost: 12 for Rockboat attendees, $15 presale, $20 cover

The Stage hosts a special Rockboat pre-party with MELODIME, Radio Bird and Hey Monea! $12 for Rockboat attendees, $15 presale, $20 cover; 21 and over welcome. A food truck will be on site; enjoy $150 Perrier-Jouët bottles, $3 domestic beers and $8 drink specials.

Mr. Pauer live set – Special guests: Maye Osorio + Manu Manzo + Kiko de Gallo 1/31/15

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Mr. Pauer live set – Special guests: Maye Osorio + Manu Manzo + Kiko de Gallo
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 10:00 pm –
1549238_830940590286065_2931293083810593556_nThe Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $10

Get ready for a night of Electropico with a live performance by Mr. Pauer featuring Toto Gonzalez + Daniella Bertoldi showcasing the new sounds of his upcoming album “Orange” charge with live percussion, accordion, keys and guest singers. This night will have two special guest with amazing voices: Maye Osorio & Manu Manzo both on an intimate acoustic set. Spicing up the night will be Kiko de Gallo (Kiko Morillo) with his signature mix of Latin funk, tropical bass and world electronica.

2015 Regional Education Conference 4/16/15

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2015 Regional Education Conference
Thursday, 04/16/2015 – 07:30 am – 04:00 pm
Florida International University Kovens Conference Center
3000 NE 151st Street,
Miami, Florida 33181
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Cost:

The Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter offers an annual Regional Education Conference and provides valuable information for persons affected by Alzheimer’s disease, their families, and professionals. Renowned dementia experts share helpful resources and present the newest updates in research. Pre-registration is required — tickets will not be sold at the door. Sponsorship and exhibitors opportunities available. CEU’s and CME’s available. Respite options are available.

The “downtown Full Moon Party”… Carnival Neomenia 2/6/15

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The “downtown FULL MOON party”… Carnival Neomenia
Friday, 02/06/2015 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
DFMP-Febuary-2015-flyer-front-800pxTSL Lounge
167 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 – $20 (Advanced Online Purchase)

It’s that time again… The month of February is synonymous with the word “Festivities” and it lives up to its reputation by hosting some of the World’s Biggest Carnivale Celebration. In appreciation, we would like to invite you to join us in celebrating our 4th Annual Carnival Event with some of South Florida’s Top Samba bands, musicians, drummers, dancers & performers.

The “downtown FULL MOON party” presents CARNIVAL NEOMENIA “Get into the spirit of Carrrnaval…”

Suggested Dresscode: (Strongly Suggested!) Carnival Attire… Carnival Attire… Carnival Attire…

FREE admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments and spinning props/gears***
Door Admission: $15 – $20
($10 Pre-sold Tickets are available online and other options for advanced purchased tickets with a free drink are also available…)
21+ Only Event

Featuring:
Live Brazilian Samba Band
Chilly
Dj Ephniko
Bli Bi Gore Eric (Lead Drummer)
Anthony Bacchus (Lead Drummer)
Additional Performances (To Be Announced…)

Plus,
Live Interactive Art
Drumming
Body / Face Painting
Tarot Reading
Poi / Fire Performance
Dance Troupes
Massage
Holistic Vendors
Food And Cocktails

Hosted by: Fritz R., Tracie Samara, Sophie Mon, Olivia Delaney, Anthony Bacchus, Bli Bi Gore Eric
Don’t Forget To Tell Your Friends… They Will Thank You For It
For info / Tickets: http://dfmp-carnivale.eventbrite.com/

National Mentoring Month: Big Brothers Big Sisters Offers Events At Miami Heat Games In January To Raise Awareness, Recruit Mentors For Youths At Risk 1/20/15

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National Mentoring Month: Big Brothers Big Sisters Offers Events At Miami Heat Games In January To Raise Awareness, Recruit Mentors For Youths At Risk
Tuesday, 01/20/2015 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
bbbs-logoAmerican Airlines Area
601 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost:

In observance of National Mentoring Month in January, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami is teaming up with the Miami HEAT to help elevate awareness and give Miamians opportunities to become mentors for local youths at risk. BBBS is a nonprofit organization supporting at-risk children through adult mentor relationships.

National Mentoring Month was created in 2002 by the Harvard School of Public Health and MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, to focus national attention on the need for mentors, as well as how individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and nonprofits can work together to increase the number of mentors to help ensure positive outcomes for youths.

During the 7:30 pm games at the AmericanAirlines Arena on January 20, 23, and 27, tables will be set up at the following locations to inform potential volunteers of the various programming alternatives available:
• January 20 (Oklahoma City Thunder): Section 115 (Inner Wall)
• January 23 (Indiana Pacers): Section 102 (Inner Wall)
• January 27 (Milwaukee Bucks): Section 102 (Inner Wall)
The arena is located at 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132.

These activities are part of the organization’s “Man Drive” to recruit more male volunteers. While all volunteers are welcomed, BBBS is particularly interested in male volunteers at this time in order to help reduce the waiting list of boys in need of mentors.

Creating A Scholar Silent Art Auction 1/28/15

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Creating A Scholar Silent Art Auction
Wednesday, 01/28/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
AuctionFlyer-page-001Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $15

The Women in Architecture (WiA) Committee of the Miami Chapter American Institute of Architects, proudly presents CREATING A SCHOLAR Silent Art Auction Show. Taking place on January 28th, 2015 at the Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD), the event will raise funds to benefit a female creative industries student at New World School of the Arts and Design & Architecture Senior High. The evening will include drinks, music, lite fare and art curated by the WiA Art Auction Committee. Art pieces on display and available for purchase, have been donated by women in the creative industries—i.e. architects, artists, graphic designers, industrial designers—in supportof MCAD’s ‘Creating a Scholar’ program. MCAD is a 501c3 charitable organization and serves as a hub in our community for all things design.

$15 General Admission
$10 AIA Members

Miami International Dragon Boat Festival 4/11/15

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Miami International Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, 04/11/2015 – 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
DragonBoat041115smMiami Rowing Club
3601 Rickenbacker Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33149
Webpage Link
Cost:

Get Ready as Dragons Invade Virginia Key

Miami Dragon Boat Festival

Dragons will once again invade the City of Miami’s waters as the Miami International Dragon Boat Festival returns to the Miami Rowing Club on Virginia Key. This event is a great opportunity for groups to come together and participate in a fun-filled day of competitive racing.

Often dubbed as a “canoe on steroids”, dragon boats are 42’ in length and don a traditional dragon head and tail. Dating back more than 2,000 years, this ancient Chinese pastime has captured the attention of the competitive sporting world, making it the second fastest growing water sport.

The festival is currently seeking participants! No experience or gear necessary- just grab twenty (20) friends or coworkers, a paddle and go!

Teams for the Miami International Dragon Boat Festival can be formed by companies, bringing employees together for a day of fun competition and team building. Other teams can come from educational institutions, civic and community organizations, gyms, families and friends etc. This event is open to participants of all sizes and abilities, ages 13 and up. Prior experience is not necessary, practice sessions and equipment will be provided to registered teams. Dragon boat racing supports camaraderie, fitness, competition and a lesson on the ultimate goal of reaching the finish line together!

Attendance to the event is free and open to the public. Registration fees vary based on team category.

Don’t miss out on this cultural experience and a day of fun!

State of The Union Watch Party with The New Tropic 1/20/15

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State of The Union Watch Party with The New Tropic
Tuesday, 01/20/2015 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
NewTropic_WatchPartyElwoods Gastro Pub
188 Northeast 3rd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us at Elwood’s Elwoods Gastro Pub with other curious locals to hang out and watch the State of the Union Address.

The address starts at 9pm but we’ll start gathering around 8pm to hang before it all goes down.

Free and Open to All!

The New Tropic Members: Get your first draft beer free! Just check in with us when you get there.

Downtown Recess! 1/27/15

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Downtown Recess!
Tuesday, 01/27/2015 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
NewTropic_RecessBayfront Park
301 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

We’re bringing it back! Come and join us for a little old school fun in Bayfront Park. The New Tropic and Downtown Miami Partnership are teaming up to bring that hour of joy from childhood into the middle of the work day. Bring out your lunch, grab a friend, and play for a few minutes before heading back to the salt mines.

We’ll have it all set up for a relaxing lunch break including local food vendors and a variety of games like 4-square, giant JENGA, bocce, and oversized connect-4.

Come on by anytime between 11AM-3PM

Explore like a Local: Homestead Tour with The New Tropic 1/31/15

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Explore like a Local: Homestead Tour with The New Tropic
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 01/31/2015 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
NewTropic_ExploreLocal2The New Tropic
100 NE 2nd Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $55

Join us for a field trip to Homestead, where we’ll learn about the orchid industry, taste and tour the incredible agriculture that grows in South Florida, and wrap it all up with a backyard BBQ at a family run tilapia farm.

We’ll be leaving from downtown Miami with our magic sweet school bus, in true field trip fashion. We’ll have food and drink (juice boxes!) on the way, and we’ll have activities to meet your fellow wanderers. Perhaps a sing-along or two. No permission slips needed. Though you do need a ticket.

We’ll meet up at 11:00AM on Saturday morning and will return to downtown Miami at 6:00PM.

Bird Road Art Walk -Saturday, January 17th (& every 3rd Saturday) 1/17/15

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Bird Road Art Walk -Saturday, January 17th (& every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jan-2015-flyer-for-fb_edited-2Bird Road Art District
Conveniently located just east of the Palmetto Expressway & south of Bird Road (SW 40th St). Most studios are locates along SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Support the scene… Join us for our first art walk of year on Saturday, January 17th from 7-10 pm. Connect with original works of art , interesting people, engaging conversations and get to know one of Miami’s most vibrant communities of amazing artists!

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
Now in its fourth year, the Bird Road Art Walk, continues to bring artists and collectors together. On the 3rd Saturday of each month, artists’ open their studios, along with alternative spaces and galleries that dot the industrial area along SW 74 Ave & SW 75 Ave. The event features a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums ranging from photography to sculpture, mix media, conceptual art, ceramics, drawing, painting etc… art and unique items for all tastes and budgets.

The Bird Road Art Walk is FREE & OPEN to the public.

The Bird Road Art Walk is organized and funded by the Bird Road Art District, Inc., a non-profit volunteer based organization.

Crazy for Meninas 1/17/15

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Crazy for Meninas
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Meninas-Unwrapped-Jan-2015_edited-1MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost:

Crazy for Meninas… By popular request we’ve extended the exhibit “Meninas Unwrapped”. Join MANO Fine Art on Saturday, January 17th during the Bird Road Art Walk for a last look at the popular exhibition “Meninas Unwrapped” featuring work by Daniel Garcia and MANO.

About the exhibit
“Meninas Unwrapped”, is a nod to the popularity of Diego Velazquez’s ICONIC motif interpreted by Daniel Garcia and MANO. Velazquez would be pleased.

The interpretation of the world’s masterpieces is hardly a new phenomenon. Artists often look to the past to learn from the old masters. In “Meninas Unwrapped” contemporary artists: Daniel Garcia and MANO take on Diego Velazquez, interpreting his famed 1656 painting, “Las Meninas”, considered one of the greatest masterpieces ever painted.

The exhibit is not only a matter of looking back at the past but also at the popularity of the La Menina, it seems that every generation has made Velazquez’s “meninas” a reflection of their own, hundreds of artists from Picasso to Vik Muniz have been inspired by the works’ enigmatic qualities. Velazquez would be pleased

MANO Fine Art Project Space is the working studio of Miami-based artist MANO and an exhibition and project space for art related events. MANO Fine Art is one of the founding members of the Bird Road Art Walk that is held on the third Saturday of each month.

Miguel Rodez Art Projects presents Beyond Innocence 1/17/15

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Miguel Rodez Art Projects presents Beyond Innocence
Sunday, 01/17/2015 – 01/17/2015 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Beyond-Innocence_edited-8Miguel Rodez Art Projects
4229 SW 75 Ave (2n Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Miguel Rodez Art Projects presents Beyond Innocence featuring the work of Sergio Chavez. Not your typical sales pitch: Sergio Chavez does not try to impress one with astute use of materials. He is not adept at creating subtle gradient color shifts. No. He is not a master draftsman either. Instead, Sergio Chavez is a master of enchantment. Those who focus only on academic refinement may be repulsed by his work. Some may say that their little daughter can do this. The fact is no one’s little daughter can do or actually does this. He does! There is a lot more going on than meets the eye. Although his style may render him vulnerable to harsh criticism from the academic crowd, he consistently and incessantly puts out work that, either makes us think or that delights us with his unique provocative charm. He uses humor, satire and humility to hook us in and then make us think before we even realize what just happened. This devotion to visually communicate what comes from his soul, in a poetic, child-like and disarming style, regardless of what critics may think, is what being an artist is all about. Sixty-one of his pieces will be on view and available at extremely reasonable prices at Miguel Rodez Art Projects.

HARRISART presents Scratching the Surface 1/17/15

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HARRISART presents Scratching the Surface
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Scratching-the-Surface_edited-5HARRISART
4432 SW 74 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Come up and see our etchings … HARRISART presents “Scratching the Surface” featuring Agustin Rolando Rojas, Jane Harris-Art , Jose L. Moya, Liliam Cuenca, Maria Sonia Martin, Noel Santiesteban and Tom Virgin as they explore varied approaches to the processes of etching, engraving, mezzotint and drypoint on metal plates with unique and compelling results.

HARRISART
in the Bird Road Art District
4432 SW 74 Avenue
Miami 33155
786-390-5447

White’s Art Gallery presents “REENCUENTRO” 1/17/15

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White’s Art Gallery presents “REENCUENTRO”
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10392594_913942331971895_1805906303490940268_nWhite’s Art Gallery
7428 SW 42 St Miami 33155,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

White’s ART Gallery in conjunction with Fudacion Francisoco Hung present “Reencuentro” the reunion of Venezuelan master, Francisco Hung and his student Daniel Djuro-Goiricelaya both artists internationally recognized. Enjoy an eclectic collection of drawings and paintings by both artists on Saturday, January 17th during the Bird Road Art Walk.

White’s ART Gallery
in the Bird Road Art District
7428 SW 42 St
Miami 33155
786.406.0650

Sandy Levy Open Studio 1/17/15

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Sandy Levy Open Studio
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sandy-Levy-January-2015_edited-2Sandy Levy/ Visual Impact Photography
4406 SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Free to the first lucky 25 … Stop by Barbara & Sandy Levy’s Open Studio during the Bird Road Art Walk this Saturday and say hello and view some of Sandy’s recent work. The first 25 visitors will receive a small original print of the photograph featured on the invite.

Sandy Levy / Visual Impact Photography Studio
in the Bird Road Art District
4406 SW 74 Ave
Miami, 33155
305.262.9229

Slow Food Miami 6th annual Ark of Taste Benefit Dinner 1/27/15

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Slow Food Miami 6th annual Ark of Taste Benefit Dinner
Tuesday, 01/27/2015 – 06:30 pm –
Paraiso Bay
600 Northeast 31st Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $195

Slow Food Miami’s 6th annual Ark of Taste Benefit Dinner will take place on January 27th at Paraiso Bay, with an evening celebrating the Local Legacy of Chef Michael Schwartz and The Genuine Hospitality Group’s support of Slow Food and local-sourcing. Each will showcase their individual style of local-sourcing with dishes that either feature the Florida Stone Crab or complement it with seasonal ingredients found on their restaurant menus.

The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m, so that guests can savor spectacular views of the glowing sunset skies over the Bay, while enjoying a spirited cocktail hour featuring specialty libations courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka, sustainable wines by Stellar Wines, and passed hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Molly Brandt of Restaurant Michael Schwartz at The Raleigh.

To purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/e/1080025

DJ Crespo 1/22/15

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DJ Crespo
Thursday, 01/22/2015 – 10:00 pm –
15.01.22_CRESPO_640E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th St.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $20

Operating as Miami’s first and only 24-hour show club, nightclub, dayclub, and after-hours experience, E11EVEN MIAMI features live DJs, stunning entertainers and theatrical performances in an alluring environment located in the heart of downtown.

DJ Obscene 1/29/15

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DJ Obscene
Thursday, 01/22/2015 – 10:00 pm –
15.01.29_DJOBSCENE_640E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th St.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $20

Operating as Miami’s first and only 24-hour show club, nightclub, dayclub, and after-hours experience, E11EVEN MIAMI features live DJs, stunning entertainers and theatrical performances in an alluring environment located in the heart of downtown.

DJ Excel 1/30/15

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DJ Excel
Friday, 01/30/2015 – 10:00 pm –
15.01.30_Excel_640E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th St.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $20

Operating as Miami’s first and only 24-hour show club, nightclub, dayclub, and after-hours experience, E11EVEN MIAMI features live DJs, stunning entertainment and theatrical performances in an alluring environment located in the heart of downtown.

En Concierto 1/30/15

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En Concierto
Sunday, 01/30/2015 – 01/31/2015 09:00 pm –
10484591_10155051767680398_7841615355258776898_oCubaOcho
1465 SW 8th St,,
Miami, Florida 33135
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $20.00

CubaOcho and Mia 1450 am

Celebrates the new year with the first concert performance of 2015

Friday January 30, in CubaOcho

The ‘ VOICE ‘
Barbara Alonso
In concert

General Admission $12.00
Early VIP $ 20.00 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/en-concierto-tickets-15072212393

VIP at the door $35
General at the door $15

CubaOcho, 1465 SW 8 St
Reservations ( 305 )-285-5880

12 Nights Miami: West-East: Music for piano and computer 1/24/15

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12 Nights Miami: West-East: Music for piano and computer
Saturday, 01/24/2015 – 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm
ChenHuiJenBakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd St.,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 donation

In the husband and wife duo, West meets East in music for piano and computers.
Composer/pianist Chen-Hui Jen and composer/computer musician Jacob David Sudol met in grad school at UC San Diego where they began collaborating on projects that combine Eastern and Western musical idioms quickly.
“Since we are both composers, we select and interpret works based on our ears, tastes, as well as our deeper understanding on other composers’  works.  Our thoughts also incorporate  western and asian philosophies and aesthetics.  This is reflected in our programming choices.  Following our multi-cultural backgrounds and diverse experiences, we’re also very open-minded to try different things and other works that many other performers wouldn’t dare to combine in a program or perform,“ say Sudol and Chen about forming their Jen/Sudol Duo in 2010.

To date, they have performed 16 concerts, presenting both newly composed repertoire and ‘classic’ music for piano and electronics in cities such as San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, and Taipei.  

“….when I’m working I forget that Jacob’s my husband.  I guess being intimate makes our collaboration easier, because we both want to make good music,” says Jen. Sudol adds: “we don’t really need to worry about manners when rehearsing because we both know that we can’t offend or upset each other while rehearsing.” Today’s concert is indeed about quality and variety. The program is designed to highlight the diversity and compelling imaginary and poetic worlds that result from combining rich possibilities of electronic music with the acoustic piano.  You will hear synthetics sounds merging with the acoustic piano, the piano sonorities combined with digitally retuned pianos for the purpose of creating magical resonances and echoes slowly catching up with their original acoustic sound. Colorful instrumental resonances will present a seamless marriage between the acoustic and electronic sonorities in a way that could never happen with just acoustic instruments or just electronic technologies.

The program will feature music from the Americas, Europe and Asia, namely, the works by M. Davidovsky, B. Jacobs, J.D. Sudol, K. Y. Chong and G. F. Haas.

Watch Jen performing Sudol’s wash yourself of yourself here.

Join us on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/FETA-Foundation/346130482098322

With the support of FETA, Bakehouse Art Complex, Harold Golen Gallery, SFCA and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Savage: Art Made by Animals for Animals 1/31/15

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Savage: Art Made by Animals for Animals
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
savage-version-2-01Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: free

“SAVAGE: Art made by Animals for Animals” is an art show featuring a collection of works created by the animals at Zoo Miami and their stewards. The show explores several themes, the first being the immediate relationship between each animal and its’ human trainer/keeper. It also offers viewers a new way to experience the majesty of animals through motion and texture, as they express themselves through various media. This event is a collaborative fundraiser between Zoo Miami and the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers. All proceeds from the art show will go towards supporting species conservation and research both locally and internationally.

Habitats and species are under tremendous pressures from our rapidly changing world. Our animal residents of Zoo Miami serve as ambassadors to their wild counterparts, and this event offers a unique and different way for supporters to help. Together with our partners, we are determined to do everything we can to help ensure that future generations have the opportunity to see the same marvels of the world that we have been privileged to cherish.

Made In Italy Miami at Made in Italy Gourmet 1/23/15

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Made In Italy Miami at Made in Italy Gourmet
Friday, 01/23/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MII-1Made in Italy Gourmet
10 NE 27th ST,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Come experience a slice of Italy in Wynwood, Miami. Made in Italy Miami events are back…

Join us on January 23rd from 6-9PM at the newly opened Made in Italy Gourmet! Did someone say “tongue twister”??!

Complimentary Zonin Prosecco. Sounds by Corrado Rizza.

RSVP info@Madeinitalynyc.com

Pre Game Pool Party & Championship Game Viewing at Monty’s Sunset 1/18/15

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Pre Game Pool Party & Championship Game Viewing at Monty’s Sunset
Sunday, 01/18/2015 – 02:00 pm – 12:00 am
no-logos-playopffsMonty’s Sunset
300 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Who’s Ready for Some Football Sundays at Monty’s Sunset? Pre Game Pool Party, Live DJ’s, and Championship Game Showings All Day Long!!

What’s a better way to watch the NFL Playoffs than with live music, a raw bar, and a killer sunset view on 30 TV’s including new 60” TV’s at the Tiki Bar.

The action starts at 2 PM with an Electric Sundaze Pre Game Pool Party right before the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks go head to head at 3:05 PM. Grab some dinner and watch the sunset right before the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots compete for a spot in the Big Game!

WHAT: Pre Game Pool Party & Championship Game Viewing at Monty’s Sunset

WHEN: Sunday January 18th, starting at 2pm

WHERE: Monty’s Sunset
300 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Monty’s Sunset Super Bowl Bash
Start the party early with a Pre Game Pool Party at 2pm before watching the big game in style on our 30 flat screen TV’s including brand new 60” TV’s at the Tiki Bar. Enjoy the sunset over the skyline and grab a bite to eat at the raw bar right before the game kicks off at 6:30 pm.

4th Annual Wine, Women & Shoes Presented by Sergio Rossi 2/4/15

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4th Annual Wine, Women & Shoes Presented by Sergio Rossi
Wednesday, 02/04/2015 – 10:30 am – 03:00 pm
05-IMG_8759-1060x707JW Marriot Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $250.00 – $3,500.00

The 4th Annual Wine, Women & Shoes event provides an opportunity for women of all generations to slip into their stilettos and join together for shopping and fun with the common purpose of supporting world-class care at Miami Children’s Hospital. This sophisticated event benefits the Miami Children’s Health Foundation and features “Shoe Guys,” wine tastings, a silent auction, a fashion marketplace and a fashion show.

Arts & Drafts at Clandestino Pub with The New Tropic 1/28/15

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Arts & Drafts at Clandestino Pub with The New Tropic
Wednesday, 01/28/2015 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
NewTropic_ArtsAndDrafts2Clandestino Pub
758 Washington Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free for Members

Join us for another Arts & Drafts at Clandestino Pub in Miami Beach on Wednesday January 28, 2015.

We’ll bring the arts. Clandestino will have the drafts. You bring the creativity.

We’ll be getting creative with some acrylic paints and a variety of creative challenges throughout the night while we enjoy delicious drinks from Clandestino Pub!

Arts & Drafts is always free for members.

KCC Productions presents Deskarga Jam Band 1/28/15

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KCC Productions presents Deskarga Jam Band
Wednesday, 01/28/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Deskarga5smallNorth Shore Bandshell
7275 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

January 28, 6-9 PM
Miami Beach Food Truck and Music Festival
North Shore Bandshell
Collins Ave @ 73rd St
FREE for all ages

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

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

For more info contact KCC at 305-332-2623

Mardi Gras Celebration 2/17/15

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Mardi Gras Celebration
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
MiamiChildrensMuseum4Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

Tuesday, February 17th
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Join in the Mardi Gras celebrations! Create a silly joker’s hat, and bedazzle a fancy mask. Get rowdy at our dance party, and design some beaded necklace

The Spectrum Awards for Women 2/5/15

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The Spectrum Awards for Women
Thursday, 02/05/2015 – 11:00 am –
Spectrum-Awards-ImageThe Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
3300 SW Twenty-Seventh Ave,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost:

The Spectrum Awards for Women annually recognizes outstanding women whose efforts have made significant contributions to the quality of life in South Florida. These leadership awards acknowledge the humanitarian principles of the American Red Cross: Humanity, Impartiality, Independence, Unity, Neutrality, and Voluntary Service.

“Spectrum” refers to women’s impact across the broad scope of community life and also reflects the spectrum of cultures represented in our community. Over 420 community leaders attended the prestigious Spectrum luncheon in 2014 and raised more than $180,000 for the vital life-saving programs and services of the American Red Cross South Florida Region

Ticket Cost
$150.00 – $250.00

For information and reservations contact:

Kenia Tedesco at kenia.tedesco@redcross.org or 305-728-2512

Chef Johnny Iuzzini Stirs Things Up at Macy’s Aventura 1/31/15

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Chef Johnny Iuzzini Stirs Things Up at Macy’s Aventura
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 01:00 pm –
Johnyy-Iuzzini-3Macy’s Aventura Home Store
19535 Biscayne Blvd,
Aventura, Florida 33180
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Johnny Iuzzini is making his way down to Miami for a special Valentine’s Day cooking demonstration. Customers can learn from the master chef himself as he shows how to prepare some of his favorite award-winning dessert dishes. There will be plenty of scrumptious samples to enjoy.

Plus, with any purchase of $35 or more in the Home department, receive a $10 Macy’s gift card and a copy of his latest cookbook, Sugar Rush, which Chef Iuzzini will sign directly after the cooking demonstration.

Corsair / Scott Conant

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Chopped judge, TV personality and the man behind plenty of the country’s top restaurants, Scott Conant, is back in South Florida with his newest concept, Corsair, inside Aventura’s Turnberry Isle Hotel. Chat Chow TV sat down with the charming chef to learn more about Corsair, its inspiration and what rituals he has for his restaurants.

The welcoming restaurant located close to the property’s massive golf course plays off its maritime-inspired name with a warm palate and interior tones designed by popular designer Meyer Davis.

“It’s a celebration of sorts of this area,” Conant adds about the design.

The restaurant serves a blend of Mediterranean and local flavors to create its unique spins on dishes like a deconstructed lasagna, polenta waffles and porcini braised veal. For the beverage program he enlisted California’s Rob Floyd who has set up bar programs for the SLS in Hollywood, CA and several of Conant’s restaurants.

As for his other popular restaurant on Miami Beach, Scarpetta, that has produced some of Miami’s top chefs including Macchialina’s Mike Pirolo and Top Chef’s Nina Compton, he says they are all good friends still and enjoy getting in the kitchen together.

“It’s nice to know we can bring the band back together and play some cover songs,” Conant says with a slight laugh.

Want to know what Conant’s favorite indulgence is? Or what ritual he has at every restaurant of his? Watch the video above to find out.

Via Chat Chow TV

Black Heritage Celebrations Day 2/21/15

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Black Heritage Celebrations Day!
Saturday, 02/21/2015 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
MiamiChildrensMuseum5Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

Saturday, February 22nd
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate Black Heritage! Be a part of our delicious cooking session with grandma’s recipes. Enjoy and learn a traditional African dance. Enjoy a Jazz musical session, and create colorful and vibrant arts and crafts.

Target Free Third Friday 2/20/15

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Target Free Third Friday
Friday, 02/20/2015 – 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm
target_416x416Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Friday, February 20th
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thanks to the generosity of Target Corporation, visitors can roam the Museum free of charge, every third Friday of each month, from 3 pm to 9 pm. Due to the number of visitors on Target Free Third Fridays, we suggest leaving strollers at home or in the car. Thank you.

Valentine’s Day 2/14/15

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Valentine’s Day
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
MiamiChildrensMuseum3Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

Saturday, February 14th
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Love is in the air! Join us for a day filled with lovely arts and crafts. Make your own Valentine card, design a tissue-paper flower, and decorate delicious cookies. Be our valentine and receive a flower!

Sensory Saturday 2/14/15

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Sensory Saturday
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 09:00 am – 11:00 am
MiamiChildrensMuseum2Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

Saturday, February 14th
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Yoga, art, music and other great sensory experiences await you and your child in this special event set aside for children with sensory processing disorders and their families. Lights and sounds will be dimmed to create a comfortable environment for children to explore. Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org or call (305) 373-5437 ext. 126. MCM opens to the public at 11:00 am.

Pirate Island Opening 2/7/15

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Pirate Island Opening
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
MiamiChildrensMuseum1Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

Saturday, February 7th
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Ahoy there, mateys! Join us at MCM for the grand opening of our Pirate Island Exhibit. Create your own swords and eye patches, look for treasure, and walk the plank if you dare! Meet our very own pirates, and enjoy an original Pirate performance that will be work of “arrrrt”.

Wine + Food Pairing at Oceanaire 1/21/15

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Wine + Food Pairing at Oceanaire
Wednesday, 01/21/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2015-01-15-at-11.50.36-AMThe Oceanaire Seafood Room
900 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: $60 (all-inclusive) if purchased by Jan. 18th, and $65 thereafter

Oceanaire and Savor Tonight have teamed up to host a food + wine pairing event on Wed., Jan. 21st at 7pm. Chef Kareem has created a delectable tasting menu, designed especially for the group — and each course will be served with a matching wine.

Cost is $60 if purchased by Sun., January 18th and $65, thereafter, if space is available. This includes the 4 wine and food pairings, along with tax + gratuity. Highlights include a Jerk Peruvian Mahi with pineapple chutney, Nantucket Bay Scallops Ceviche “Mixto”, Pan-Seared Mexican Black Group “a la macho” and more. Buy your tickets at: http://bit.ly/oceanaire0121

Super Bowl Sunday 2/1/15

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Super Bowl Sunday!
Sunday, 02/01/2015 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
MiamiChildrensMuseumMiami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with Admission

Sunday, February 1st
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Come to MCM before the Super Bowl kickoff to run practice drills, learn football cheers, and get your face painted with your team colors! Join our cooking session for tips on making your tailgating snacks yummy and healthy.

Kendall Village Farmers’ Market 1/18/15

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Kendall Village Farmers’ Market
Sunday, 01/18/2015 – 01/18/2015 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
10603346_972475156103120_5392823033509932554_nKendall Village Center
8705 SW 124th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33183
Webpage Link
Cost:

Join us this Sunday to welcome The Bread Man – offering artisan breads such as: Ciabatta, Walnut-Raisin, Olive Loaf, Sundried Tomato, Multi-Grain, and more!

This week’s specials at Enrique’s Produce Stand include:
· Oranges and Tangerines: 4 for $1.00
· Bananas: 2 pounds for $1.00
· Mangoes: $1.00 each
· Papaya: $1.00/lb.
· Strawberries: $3.00/pack
· Grapefruits: 3 for $1.00
· Double Egg, Cage Free Farm Fresh Eggs: A dozen for $6.00
· Pears: 3 for $1.00
· Red Apples: 3 for 1.00
· Avocados: $1.50 each
· Pineapples: $4.00 each (Peeled and Chopped for Free)
· Cherry Tomatoes: $2.00 for a pound
· Limes: 5 for $1.00
· Tomatoes: .75/lb.

Kendall Village Farmers’ Market is located in the Kendall Village Center, behind Regal Cinemas (west of the FL-Turnpike off 88th street and north on 124th avenue). The market is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Landmark Doral Model Grand Opening 1/24/15 – 1/25/15

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Landmark Doral Model Grand Opening
Saturday, 01/24/2015 – 01/25/2015 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Landmark-Extrior-ReflectionLandmark Doral
NW 66th Street & 107th Avenue,
Doral, Florida 33178
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Lennar cordially invites you to join in celebrating the most anticipated Model Grand Opening in Doral as we unveil Landmark’s Two-Story Luxury Townhome Models, now professionally decorated and open to tour. Landmark, nestled within the vibrant city of Doral, presents a CosmoChic collection of spacious new luxury condos and 2 & 3-story townhomes with available skyview terraces. Landmark features contemporary architectural home designs with spacious floorplans, clean-lined interiors and modern included features.
Welcome Home Center & Decorated Models Open Daily 10am -6pm NW 66th Street & 107th Avenue, Doral, Florida 33178 Saturday & Sunday, January 24th & 25th Call 305-357-6662 for more information

Taste of Argentina at JW Marriott Miami 1/19/15

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Taste of Argentina at JW Marriott Miami
Monday, 01/19/2015 – 01/31/2015 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Taste-of-Argentina-JW-Marriott-MiamiLa Terraza
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

From January 19th-January 31st, the JW Marriott Miami’s La Terraza will be featuring a mouthwatering special “Taste of Argentina” menu for only $21! They will be offering dishes such as deep fried beef empanadas with “salsa criolla” and churros with chocolate sauce. It is a two-week event of delicious food that you don’t want to miss!

College Planning Seminar presented by Power Financial Credit Union 2/25/15

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College Planning Seminar presented by Power Financial Credit Union
Wednesday, 02/25/2015 – 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
unnamedTotal Wine
11960 Mills Drive,
Miami, Florida 33183
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Power Financial Credit Union and Peter Ratzan, a nationally recognized higher education expert, will present a free seminar to help parents and prospective college students understand how students can attend a great college at a price they can afford. Topics to be covered include:
Why funding should be part of your child’s admissions process
How financial aid is calculated
The biggest myths about college funding

Vinyl Blvd at LILT Lounge 1/20/15

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Vinyl Blvd at LILT Lounge
Tuesday, 01/20/2015 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
Screen-shot-2015-01-14-at-4.41.47-PMLILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Based out of Miami, Vinyl Blvd. is the product of jazz vocalist and violinist Yamit Lemoine who features Miami’s most talented jazz musicians. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 6 p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Andrew Hamilton Quartet at LILT Lounge 1/21/15

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Andrew Hamilton Quartet at LILT Lounge
Wednesday, 01/21/2015 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
lilt-cocktailLILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Having played in the biggest jazz venues in Chicago and with Grammy Award-winning Brian Lynch, Trombonist and Composer Andrew Hamilton will be showcasing his rich jazz tunes and Latin-influenced pieces. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 6 p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Derek Fairhol Quartet & Strings at LILT lounge 1/22/15

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Derek Fairhol Quartet & Strings at LILT lounge
Sunday, 01/22/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
lilt-cocktail1LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Derek Fairholm, who has formed in several bands focused on interpreting Jazz standards and original compositions, will exhibit legato melodies as an accomplished performer & composer with his quartet. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 6 p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

The French Horn Collective at LILT Lounge 1/23/15

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The French Horn Collective at LILT Lounge
Friday, 01/23/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
lilt-cocktail2LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The French Horn Collective is a diverse band, ranging from three to eight talented musicians, producing a smooth mixture of progressive Gypsy, Parisian, Swing and World Music tunes. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 6 p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Nanny Assis Quartet at LILT Lounge 1/24/15

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Nanny Assis Quartet at LILT Lounge
Saturday, 01/24/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
lilt-cocktail3LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Brazilian-born and winner of the Brazilian Press award of 2011 for the “Best Singer of the Year” Nanny Assis will display original musical expressions from the heart along with his quartet. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 6 p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Andrew Hamilton Quartet Performs at LILT Lounge 1/27/15

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Andrew Hamilton Quartet Performs at LILT Lounge
Tuesday, 01/27/2015 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
lilt-sceneLILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Having played in the biggest jazz venues in Chicago and with Grammy Award-winning Brian Lynch, Trombonist and Composer Andrew Hamilton will be showcasing his rich jazz tunes and Latin-influenced pieces. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 6 p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

James Suter Trio at LILT Lounge 1/28/15

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James Suter Trio at LILT Lounge
Wednesday, 01/28/2015 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
lilt-scene1LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

With experience in national conference performances and a feature on Stamp Jazz Quintet’s debut album with Summit Records, Jame Suter and his trio will perform jazz genres such as Funk Fusion, R&B & more. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 6 p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

College Planning Seminar presented by Power Financial Credit Union 2/10/15

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College Planning Seminar presented by Power Financial Credit Union
Tuesday, 02/10/2015 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
unnamed1Power Financial Credit Union
2020 NW 150th Ave.,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Power Financial Credit Union and Peter Ratzan, a nationally recognized higher education expert, will present a free seminar to help parents and prospective college students understand how students can attend a great college at a price they can afford. Topics to be covered include:
Why funding should be part of your child’s admissions process
How financial aid is calculated
The biggest myths about college funding

Rose Max & Ramatis Performs at LILT Lounge 1/29/15

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Rose Max & Ramatis Performs at LILT Lounge
Thursday, 01/29/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
lilt-scene2LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Highly recognized in the Brazilian, Hispanic and American communities, Rio de Janeiro native Rose Max & Ramatis will be producing Brazilian classics like Bossa Nova and Samba at LILT Lounge. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 6 p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Jesse McGinty Quartet at LILT Lounge 1/30/15

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Jesse McGinty Quartet at LILT Lounge
Friday, 01/30/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
lilt-scene3LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Saxophonist Jesse McGinty takes the spotlight with smooth jazz beats and a soothing vibrato. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 6 p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

The French Horn Collective at LILT Lounge 1/31/15

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The French Horn Collective at LILT Lounge
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
lilt-scene4LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The French Horn Collective is a diverse band, ranging from three to eight talented musicians, producing a smooth mixture of progressive Gypsy, Parisian, Swing and World Music tunes. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 6 p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Filmgate Interactive, Learn. Do. Share. – An Open Space For Collaboration, Design Fiction & Social Innovation 2/7/15

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Filmgate Interactive, Learn. Do. Share. – An Open Space For Collaboration, Design Fiction & Social Innovation
Sunday, 02/07/2015 – 02/08/2015 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
lds-image-3The Wolfsonian-FIU
1001 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost: (305) 531-1001

Filmgate Interactive presents “Learn Do Share,” a roving event that mobilizes social innovation initiatives from around the world. Produced in collaboration with Reboot Stories, this workshop will welcome high-school teens, ages 14 to 19, to prototype, design and storyboard their wish for the future. Each event will take place over a three-day period that’s structured as a think tank, and is geared towards bringing together a tangible and realistic framework for resolution. Topics will range from DIY Urbanism and Youth Unemployment, to The Future of Education and The Sharing Economy. The Learn. Do. Share. at Filmgate will be led by Weiler and Megalis Martinez, Impact Designer of Reboot Stories and Board Member on LA Makerspace.

Lampidis Cancer Foundation Annual Fundraiser 2/5/15

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Lampidis Cancer Foundation Annual Fundraiser
indise the districtFebruary 5th 6-9 p.m.
The District
190 NE 46th St
Miami FL 33137
Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at the door

Dr. Theodore Lampidis at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a world leading authority on glucose metabolism and its effect on cancerous tumors. The National Cancer Institute has stated in their reviews of his research that “Dr. Lampidis’ work could eventually lead to cures in certain cancers.”

Unfortunately, due to federal funding cuts, his lab is at risk of closing, leaving his groundbreaking research with an uncertain future.

Please lend your support and help to keep his pioneering work going so that it can one day benefit cancer sufferers worldwide.

Food by Horacio Rivadero, Best Chef South Semi Finalist 2014
Wine by YaYa Wines
Raffle and Auction sponsored by Worldpay

Lampidis Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation. All donations are tax deductible.

Big Bang H2Glow Kick-Off Reception 1/15/15

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Big Bang H2Glow Kick-Off Reception
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600 Brickell Ave
Wednesday January 14, 2015
6pm – 8 pm
Please invite your friends and send RSVP’s to
jquinones@frostscience.org or rrobinson@sciencegala.com

Learn more about our new state of art Science Museum.
This is your chance to not only get your Big Bang ticket and a hard hat tour
but you can also become a Founding Member of the Young Patrons.

BIG BANG H2GLOW is on April 18, 2015
Start the Countdown with us this Wednesday!

Florida Renaissance Festival embarks on its 23rd year of recreating Memories 2/7/15 – 3/15/15

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Florida Renaissance Festival embarks on its 23rd year of recreating Memories
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 03/15/2015 10:00 am – 06:30 pm
Ren03-Low-resQuiet Waters Park
401 South Powerline Rd Deerfield Beach,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Webpage Link
Cost: Prices range from $21.00 for adults and $9 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free.

Voyage to the Orient and to another parallel universe of Dragons, Wizards and Thrones, Oh My…

February 7th 2015 marks the latest fairy tale chapter in the Florida Renaissance Festival storybook revealing six themed weekends until March 15 at Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Waters Park. Where patrons fill storylines as immersive characters experiencing surreal experiences by festival performers and characters.

“Living, breathing theater is what you experience at the Florida Renaissance Festival,” said Bobby Rodriguez, Founder. “Everyday is a new experience, everyday is a passport to a journey complete with fairytale and fantasy.”

New acts in the 2015 festival season- Cast in Bronze will bring the haunting beauty of the carillon to more patrons by demonstrating its versatility with other instruments. The carillons of Cast in Bronze consist of 35 bells each with a total of four tons each.

Cirque du Sewer is the world’s only girl and rat circus performing feats of balance with her impressively trained vermin. The rats jump through flaming hoops, complete obstacle courses, and join Melissa on her slack rope for a death-defying finale.

Fan favorites also return to the festival – While cracking bullwhips, juggling bowling balls or eating fire “Broon” keeps the laughs alive with a dry wit and an extemporaneous style that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Craic is a 4-piece earth moving, themed drama using heavy percussions and medieval bagpipes to create a boisterous musical performance. Splatter Time Players are a group of young men who have dedicated their lives to two things: Mud & Entertainment. Flight of the Raptor features the beauty of flight and is designed to educate, enlighten, and sometimes even amaze audiences with a large cast of predator birds including falcons and hawks.

2015 Theme Weekends:

* Swashbucklers & Sirens Weekend- February 7 and 8 – The village is overrun with rogues and scallywags on this Pirate-themed weekend. Can beauty tame the savage scoundrel? Hopefully we will see enough pirate queens and mermaids to find out!

* Time Travelers Weekend- February 14, 15 and 16 – Calling all adventurers from across the millennia! This weekend is for you! Bring our your brassiest Victorian “gears” and join us on “Steampunk Saturday.” On Sunday, no one will keep the Doctors away…be they one of the 12 or Doc Brown himself, the village opens itself up to time travelling pioneers, aliens, Browncoats, Federations and Empires. And don’t miss Cosplay Monday, where anything goes! Anime? Superheroes?

* Wenches Weekend – “Bodacious Bodices” – February 21 and 22 – Pamper your inner bad-girl this weekend, where the ladies are the lords and rule the land. Bold and bawdy, this weekend belongs to the lasses and their ample assets.

* Voyage to the Orient- February 28 and March 1 – This weekend brings us to the Far East! While Europe was experiencing the advent of the Renaissance, rich cultural traditions had been prominent for centuries on the other side of the world. Journey with us to discover the Orient of Marco Polo’s time and experience the sights and sounds of Shogun, Samurai, and the unbroken Ming dynasty that ruled China for almost 300 years.

* Dragons & Wizards and Thrones, Oh My! – March 7 and 8 – One does not simply walk into Mordor, but you can walk directly out of the pages of your favorite books! From the Red Wedding to the Shire, join us as we fill our village with Hobbits, Wizards, Dragons, White Walkers, Fairies and Elves.

* Kilts & Colleens – St Patrick’s Weekend – March 14 and 15 – Celebrate the luck and culture of the Irish, the Scottish and the Celtic traditions of the North Seas! Grab your kilt and get your Celt on! Show your Celtic pride!

The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by the nationally acclaimed Bobby Rodriguez Productions and strives to create an entertaining and cultural experience for adults and children alike. The sponsors of the Florida Renaissance Festival include Walgreens, Comcast, Warsteiner Beer, Coca-Cola, Broward County Transit and Community Bank.

The Florida Renaissance Festival at Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Waters Park will be open weekends beginning February 7th from 10 a.m. to sunset (including, Monday February 16th, President’s Day) until March 15th. Prices range from $21.00 for adults and $9 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $65 and group ticket rates are also offered.

More than two million people have seen the Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach during its royal period in South Florida. This 16th Century production features more than 100 costumed performers, 10 stages with continuous entertainment and 20 stage acts from around the world. For more information visit: ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download our festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the medieval method: 1-800-3-REN-FES.

The Commonwealth Institute’s Coffee Talk Series 1/28/15

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The Commonwealth Institute’s Coffee Talk Series
Wednesday, 01/28/2015 – 08:00 am – 09:30 am
Alpine Jaguar
6606 N. Andrews Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Webpage Link
Cost: $20 for guests, free for members

Please join us for our next installation of our Coffee Talk series and the first session of 2015!

We will be discussing “wealth, wisdom, and women: a force to be reckoned with,” led by Morgan Stanley VP Mara Schainuck.

Our goal for Coffee Talk is to create a special learning environment where anything can happen. Where we engage in conversations that really matter, ask questions that challenge our thinking, and walk away rejuvenated with insights and ideas for moving forward.

Tickets are $20

Live Music at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar 1/13/15

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Live Music at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar
Tuesday, 01/13/2015 – 03/31/2015 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2015-01-12-at-1.20.10-PMPilar Restaurant and Bar
20475 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33180
Webpage Link
Cost: Price Varies

Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar will kickoff the night with live music! Different local artists will play each night for a special serenade during your happy hour or dinner festivities. Enjoy the live music while enjoying dishes from Chef Erica Nicholl’s new Winter 2015 menu.

Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 8-10 p.m.
Fridays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 9-10 p.m.
Saturday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 9-11 p.m.

And special Karaoke Nights and Happy Hour on Thursdays from 9 p.m. – close.

Live Music at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar 1/16/15

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Live Music at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar
Friday, 01/16/2015 – 04/03/2015 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2015-01-12-at-1.20.10-PM1pilar Restaurant and Bar
20475 Biscayne Boulevard,
miami, Florida 33180
Webpage Link
Cost: price Varies

Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar will kickoff the night with live music! Different local artists will play each night for a special serenade during your happy hour or dinner festivities. Enjoy the live music while enjoying dishes from Chef Erica Nicholl’s new Winter 2015 menu.

Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 8-10 p.m.
Fridays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 9-10 p.m.
Saturday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 9-11 p.m.

And special Karaoke Nights and Happy Hour on Thursdays from 9 p.m. – close.

Live Music at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar 1/17/15

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Live Music at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 04/04/2015 06:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2015-01-12-at-1.20.10-PM2Pilar Restaurant and Bar
20475 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33180
Webpage Link
Cost: price Varies

Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar will kickoff the night with live music! Different local artists will play each night for a special serenade during your happy hour or dinner festivities. Enjoy the live music while enjoying dishes from Chef Erica Nicholl’s new Winter 2015 menu.

Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 8-10 p.m.
Fridays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 9-10 p.m.
Saturday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 9-11 p.m.

And special Karaoke Nights and Happy Hour on Thursdays from 9 p.m. – close.

Big Brothers Big Sisters “Man Drive” at Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat 1/20/15

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Big Brothers Big Sisters “Man Drive” at Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat
Sunday, 01/20/2015 – 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost:

In observance of National Mentoring Month in January, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami is teaming up with the Miami HEAT to help elevate awareness and give Miamians opportunities to become mentors for local youths at risk. During the 7:30 pm game at the American Airlines Arena on January 20, tables will be set up at Section 115 (inner wall) to inform potential volunteers of the various programming alternatives available.

These activities are part of the organization’s “Man Drive” to recruit more male volunteers. While all volunteers are welcomed, BBBS is particularly interested in male volunteers at this time in order to help reduce the waiting list of boys in need of mentors.

Karaoke Night at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar 1/13/15

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Karaoke Night at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar
Tuesday, 01/13/2015 – 03/31/2015 05:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2015-01-12-at-1.20.10-PM3pilar Restaurant and Bar
20475 Biscayne Boulevard,
miami, Florida 33180
Webpage Link
Cost:

Sing your heart out at karaoke night every Thursday at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar!
Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. with happy hour extended from 9 p.m. – close! Drinks are half off and $6 bar bites. Get in on the karaoke fun while enjoying dishes from Chef Erica Nicholl’s new Winter 2015 menu.
Live Music at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar is also available on:
Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 8-10 p.m.
Fridays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 9-10 p.m.
Saturday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 9-11 p.m.

Karaoke Night at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar 1/16/15

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Karaoke Night at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar
Tuesday, 01/16/2015 – 04/03/2015 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2015-01-12-at-1.20.10-PM4pilar Restaurant and Bar
20475 Biscayne Boulevard,
miami, Florida 33180
Webpage Link
Cost:

Sing your heart out at karaoke night every Thursday at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar!
Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. with happy hour extended from 9 p.m. – close! Drinks are half off and $6 bar bites. Get in on the karaoke fun while enjoying dishes from Chef Erica Nicholl’s new Winter 2015 menu.
Live Music at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar is also available on:
Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 8-10 p.m.
Fridays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 9-10 p.m.
Saturday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 9-11 p.m.

Karaoke Night at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar 1/17/15

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Karaoke Night at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar
Tuesday, 01/17/2015 – 04/04/2015 06:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2015-01-12-at-1.20.10-PM5pilar Restaurant and Bar
20475 Biscayne Boulevard,
miami, Florida 33180
Webpage Link
Cost:

Sing your heart out at karaoke night every Thursday at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar!
Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. with happy hour extended from 9 p.m. – close! Drinks are half off and $6 bar bites. Get in on the karaoke fun while enjoying dishes from Chef Erica Nicholl’s new Winter 2015 menu.
Live Music at Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar is also available on:
Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 8-10 p.m.
Fridays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 9-10 p.m.
Saturday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 9-11 p.m.

Meet Dr. Murad at GBS The Beauty Store 1/16/15

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Meet Dr. Murad at GBS The Beauty Store
Friday, 01/16/2015 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
gbs-logoGBS The Beauty Store – Boca Raton
21306 St. Andrews Blvd.,
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Frown lines and forehead furrows are about to be a thing of the past. Just in time to fuel those New Year’s resolutions and make 2015 the most fabulous year yet, GBS The Beauty Store’s Boca Raton location, located at 21306 St. Andrews Blvd is hosting Dr. Howard Murad, M.D., board-certified dermatologist, trained pharmacist, best-selling author and CEO and founder of Murad, Inc, to reveal a new way to understand health and aging as detailed in his latest book “Conquering Cultural Stress: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Secret – 3 Steps to Looking, Living and Feeling Better.”

Dr. Murad, a visionary in the health and beauty industry, and his team of experts will address how the stress of over-connected modern living affects the cellular water levels in the skin – the key markers of all aging processes and disease.

“Cultural Stress is having a greater impact on the state of our health than most people think,” said Dr. Murad. “The extreme dependence on digital devices, long commutes in heavy traffic, worries about job loss, keeping up to speed with everything you have to do and global conflicts all combine to lead to a relentless pressure to produce and succeed. By understanding and taking healthy measures to eradicate Cultural Stress, each person can dramatically increase his or her odds of unlocking their personal potential to look younger, feel younger and live healthier, happier and more rewarding lives.”

Skin-savvy shoppers can meet the world-renowned Dr. Murad and purchase an autographed copy of his latest book. In addition, the Murad team will host one-on-one consultations, assisting guests in formulating a personalized youth-building strategy and provide complimentary custom skin analysis’ using the Murad UV Skin Photography System.

Guests will also enjoy a complimentary glow-inducing Vitamin C Peel, meet and mingle with Dr. Murad and browse GBS’ selection of more than 900 brands of cosmetics, skincare, bath essentials, high-tech beauty devices, men’s grooming, nail care and haircare products.

This event is free and space is limited. Call 561.394.6123 to reserve a spot.

Celebrate Czech and Slovak Cultural Days 1/16/15

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Celebrate Czech and Slovak Cultural Days
Friday, 01/16/2015 – 01/18/2015 06:00 pm –
Czech-and-Slovak-Cultural-DaysAmerican Czech-Slovak Cultural Club
13325 Arch Creek Road,
North Miami, Florida 33181
Webpage Link
Cost: Costs vary – check website for details.

Come and celebrate Czech and Slovak culture through a weekend of music, art, dance and food. The American Czech-Slovak Club presents a full program of traditional and cultural events for everyone to enjoy.

Debris Free Oceans Hosts Official Launch Party and Fundraiser 1/16/15

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Debris Free Oceans Hosts Official Launch Party and Fundraiser
Sunday, 01/16/2015 – 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
debrisfreeTreehouse Miami
323 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33139,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 Suggested Donation

Debris Free Oceans is a Miami-based non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire local communities to responsibly manage the lifecycle of plastics and waste as part of a global initiative to eradicate marine debris from beaches, reefs and oceans.

The organization is thrilled to announce the launch of their presence in Miami by hosting a cocktail soiree on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Treehouse Miami. Guests will be asked for a suggested donation of $25 at the door which includes an open bar from 9pm to 11pm. Guests will enjoy a live art installation by Dave L – a Miami-based artist whose work reflects the ocean and nature and music by Lance-O from Kulcha Shok Muzik. The event will also feature a silent auction with items including paddle board lessons courtesy of First Paddle Co., art work by Dave L and gift certificates from First Surf Shop, to name a few.

All guests must be 21+ to attend the event.

6th Annual Valentine Masquerade Event! Aquarian Birthday Bash! 2/13/15

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6th Annual Valentine Masquerade Event! Aquarian Birthday Bash!
Friday, 02/13/2015 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10906192_10204622108171120_1308668014214664906_nYuca Lounge
501 Lincoln rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: $10

Salsa Fever, Negro Fino & Puerto Rican Pete present:
The 6th Annual Valentines Masquerade Party
And Aquarian Birthday Bash

All Aquarians Gets In Free That”S Right No Cover
We Provide Free Masks ( Feel Free to Bring your own if you wish)

Live Performance By Alex Pro Dance And Elite International

It’s Gonna Be A Blast
Awesome Latin Music With Miami’s Finest DJ Puerto Rican Pete & Guest

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Comparte el Movimiento 01/13/15

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Comparte el Movimiento
Tuesday, 01/13/2015 – 02/15/2015 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
640x640-2Comparte el Movimiento
SW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

Coca-Cola’s “Comparte el Movimiento” is a dance contest that invites young people to dance to support a cause of their choice. Coca-Cola will award up to $3,000 to the winning teams’ charity, organization or school. The first and second runner-up will receive $1,000 and $500 for their cause.

To enter, grab your friends, learn the signature dance move and record a dance routine to the official contest theme song, “Let Fun Take Control,” by Latino duo NorthRock 360. Upload your video to YouTube and use the link to submit your entry by Feb. 15.

Visit www.comparteconcoke.com to download the song, learn the dance moves, review the complete details and enter for a chance to win.

This is much more than just a dance competition. It is a chance to win big for your community or school.

Be a part of the movimiento. #BailaConCoke

Friday Night Laughs at Cortes Restaurant 1/16/15

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Friday Night Laughs at Cortes Restaurant
Friday, 01/16/2015 – 01/16/2015 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
cortesblankCortes Restaurant
8 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: $4.00 with ‘date’ promo

Downtown Miami has a new premiere venue for stand up comedy laughter and some of the most exquisite Peruvian eats.

Use promo code ‘date’ and get 50% off tickets and we’ll save a good table for you and your group!

Amicable setting for a date night. laid back and intimate where space is plush and inviting. With main dishes such as:

-Seafood Ceviche
-Steaks
-Risotto Dishes
+much, much, more
View the menu and Yelp reviews—> http://www.yelp.com/biz/cortes-restaurant-miami

Hope to see you there!

A Smooth Ride for Green Cars! An evening with Tesla, Car Charging Group and BuyBook Technologies 1/28/15

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A Smooth Ride for Green Cars! An evening with Tesla, Car Charging Group and BuyBook Technologies
Wednesday, 01/28/2015 – 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
MitEnterpriseForum-FacebookPromo-1.9.15-v1Venture Hive
1010 Northeast 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $35

The MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida (MITEF) will present a business education program with an interactive discussion titled, “A Smooth Ride for Green Cars.” At the event, expert speakers, including thought leaders from the automotive industry and tech entrepreneurship, will offer perspectives about the virtues and challenges involved with technology innovation in their auto sectors. The event takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Venture Hive, 1010 Northeast 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33132.

Beats and Burlesque 1/15/15

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Beats and Burlesque
Thursday, 01/15/2015 – 01/16/2015 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Burlesque_Jan-15Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Thursday brings classic burlesque teases with champagne sips and savory tapas. Specials acts from France are flying in. Showtime begins at 8pm and sounds by Dj Garcia. Enjoy global tapas, signature cocktails and vintage inspired cabaret shows. Reserve your table today at rsvp@cafeinamiami.com

Artist Talk with Jason Aponte 1/15/15

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Artist Talk with Jason Aponte
Thursday, 01/15/2015 – 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
ARTIST-TALK-JasonCafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join an engaging talk with Bakehouse resident artist, Jason Aponte this week, moderated by curator Ananda DeMello. He will be speaking about his current exhibition on view, his painterly style and the erotic and cinematic iconography appearing throughout his works.

Happy hour beverages available at the main bar, 5-8pm. Burlesque performances following at 8pm. 21 and over only.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Average Joe Art Sale and Annette’s 50th Birthday Party at Yo Space on 1/4/15

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of Average Joe Art Sale and Annette’s 50th Birthday Party at Yo Space on Sunday, January 4, 2015.  What a wonderful way to celebrate my 50th birthday, surrounded by amazing friends and beautiful art. The Average Joe Art Sales had visiting artists along with their resident artists selling limited edition prints, original art and wonderful merchandise ranging from $5.00 to $500.00, so you can find something no matter your budget.  While you are there, you can visit with the resident artists and see what they are currently working on in their studio. To make it even better they donated 10% of all sales to a non-profit organization , this month it was Life Is Art, Inc.

About YO: “Founded in April 2011, what began as a passion for art, music and Miami has evolved into a force to be reckoned with in the local scene. Bringing together creatives from all walks of life, we strive to shine a light on the elements of Miami culture that should be recognized and celebrated. The company was born on a Facebook page and to this day that’s where content is most frequently updated/uploaded to. The website is a great resource for it’s Event Calendar to keep you up to date on what’s going on in advance, and also for the Blog section where you can read everything from artist interviews to philosophical ramblings.”

To see more of  Anthony Jordon‘s  work go to his Instagram page or his facebook page.

 

Behind The Walls 1/15/15

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Behind The Walls
behindthewallsThursday Jan. 15th, 7pm
The Filling Station Lofts
1657 North Miami Ave, Unit 1015
Miami, FL 33137
RSVP Required: rsvp@aedistrictmiami.com

Arts + Entertainment District, Mixed Media Collective, Artist Daniel “Krave” Fila host

Join us for an evening of conversations + libations with Miami’s art community in conjunction with the unveiling of the Filling Station Project. An esteemed panel of local artists, gallery owners, editors, photographers + leading art-community activists will engage in compelling discussions about the Miami art scene.

Panelists Include
Daniel “Krave” Fila
Raymond “Gems” Adrian
Jose Mertz
Ruben Ubiera
2Alas
Brisky Gallery curator, Luis Valle
Caitlin Granfield of the Miami Herald
Danna Bitton of Danna B. Interiors
Robert William De Los Rios of Wynwoodmap.com
Moderated by: Jose Duran of the Miami New Times

Enjoy complimentary crafted cocktails courtesy of Don Q Rum and Expressed Juice, bites courtesy of 221 Café and brews by PBR, as well as curated sounds by Prism Music Group.
Doors open at 7pm with panel discussion and screening kicking off at 8pm. Join DJ Keen One for fresh beats at the rooftop pool starting at 9pm to close out the night.

Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge 1/29/15

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Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 01/29/2015 – 09:00 am – 02:00 am
10550917_10152901033478827_7419595593198822737_n1Moca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th st,
miami, Florida 33160
Facebook Link
Cost: $6

Salsa & Bachata Thursdays sets the trend of the weekend in social dancing entertainment. During the month of January we will be celebrating the 2nd year anniversary with the best dance performances and shows. Great Guest DJ’s.

REMEMBER our Free Salsa Lesson starts at 9pm-10:00pm With Dvice Lds (Latin Dance Studio) very own Dominic Melendez!

Then, we Transform into an Underground Latin Lounge with DJ Puerto Rican Pete and Guest !!!

It’s 18 to PARTY! 21 to DRINK!

Entrance is in the Rear! Parking is FREE!
Ladies FREE B4 10:00pm. Ladies Please DRESS to IMPRESS!
Cover: Only $6!

We Set the Trend for the Weekend!
So Tell a Friend! Bring a Friend! Send A Friend!

Address: 738 NE 125th St Miami Fl 33160. Next Door to Billy’s Pub!

Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge 1/22/15

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Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 01/22/2015 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
1537806_10204173174988071_7291483429444298264_o1Moca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th st,
miami, Florida 33160
Facebook Link
Cost: $6

Salsa & Bachata Thursdays sets the trend of the weekend in social dancing entertainment. During the month of January we will be celebrating the 2nd year anniversary with the best dance performances and shows. Great Guest DJ’s.

REMEMBER our Free Salsa Lesson starts at 9pm-10:00pm With Dvice Lds (Latin Dance Studio) very own Dominic Melendez!

Then, we Transform into an Underground Latin Lounge with DJ Puerto Rican Pete and Guest !!!

It’s 18 to PARTY! 21 to DRINK!

Entrance is in the Rear! Parking is FREE!
Ladies FREE B4 10:00pm. Ladies Please DRESS to IMPRESS!
Cover: Only $6!

We Set the Trend for the Weekend!
So Tell a Friend! Bring a Friend! Send A Friend!

Address: 738 NE 125th St Miami Fl 33160. Next Door to Billy’s Pub!

Sizzling Salsa Wednesday at Martini Bar Gulfstream 1/28/15

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Sizzling Salsa Wednesday @Martini Bar Gulfstream!
Wednesday, 01/28/2015 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10850035_10152896920843827_4299941052760273228_nmartini bar gulfstream hallandale fl
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497,
hallandale, Florida 33009
Facebook Link
Cost: $5

A Power Pack Collaboration With Your Host …
Nelson Fritz and The “Miami Salsa Scene”!

We’re BACK!!!
Sizzling Salsa Wednesday!!!
The “ORIGINAL” Salsa Bachata Wednesday Party At Le Cafe…That We All Know And Love!!! And Where It All Started!!! NOW, You Can Relive Those Great Memories Again At Martini Bar Gulf Stream!

Featuring: One Of South FL Top DJ: DJ Charun Playing The BEST Latin Music!.. and Your Host Nelson Fritz aka Negro Fino!!!

Where?
At Martini Bar Gulf Stream:
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497 Hallandale Bch Fl 33009
With…
Drink Specials!
FREE Class At 9:15pm-10:30pm
FREE Parking!
FREE Before 10pm
Cover:$5

Back By Popular Demand!!!
Sizzling Salsa Wednesdays!!! At Martini Bar!!!

Tell A Friend! Bring a Friend! Send a Friend!!!

Sizzling Salsa Wednesday at Martini Bar Gulfstream 1/21/15

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Sizzling Salsa Wednesday @Martini Bar Gulfstream!
Wednesday, 01/21/2015 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Martini1martini bar gulfstream hallandale fl
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497,
hallandale, Florida 33009
Facebook Link
Cost: $5

A Power Pack Collaboration With Your Host …
Nelson Fritz and The “Miami Salsa Scene”!

We’re BACK!!!
Sizzling Salsa Wednesday!!!
The “ORIGINAL” Salsa Bachata Wednesday Party At Le Cafe…That We All Know And Love!!! And Where It All Started!!! NOW, You Can Relive Those Great Memories Again At Martini Bar Gulf Stream!

Featuring: One Of South FL Top DJ: DJ Charun Playing The BEST Latin Music!.. and Your Host Nelson Fritz aka Negro Fino!!!

Where?
At Martini Bar Gulf Stream:
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497 Hallandale Bch Fl 33009
With…
Drink Specials!
FREE Class At 9:15pm-10:30pm
FREE Parking!
FREE Before 10pm
Cover:$5

Back By Popular Demand!!!
Sizzling Salsa Wednesdays!!! At Martini Bar!!!

Tell A Friend! Bring a Friend! Send a Friend!!!

Bachata Rhythm Nation Party 1/23/15

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Bachata Rhythm Nation Party!
Friday, 01/23/2015 – 01/24/2015 10:00 pm – 02:30 am
10882257_743168125771435_3271970793727959484_nYuca Lounge
501 Lincoln rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: $10

Salsa Fever Presents:
The Bachata Rhythm Nation Dance Party @ YUCA!
Dance to the Best Bachata Urbana, Típica & Bachata Remix, Salsa & Merengue!

Music by DJ PR Pete & Guest DJ Stephanie

Salsa & Bachata Fusion Class with Salsa Fever @ 8:30

Bachata Dance Performance by Alex Pro Dance & Emily Bender

Hosted by Nelson Fritz Negro Fino

Nightclub Cover: $10.00 per Person
Classes: 2 People = $40.00

Tell a friend, bring a friend, send a friend !!!

Theatre Night featuring Ragtime 1/29/15

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Theatre Night featuring Ragtime
Theatre-Night-01292015_4733914Thursday, January 29, 2015 5:30PM – 8:00PM
Actor’s Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL
Tickets On Sale Online Only

RAGTIME is a sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-middle class family, an African American couple, and an Eastern European immigrant escaping to America with his daughter, as they all confront the timeless contradictions of wealth, poverty, freedom, prejudice, hope, and despair in pursuit of the American Dream. Unfolding through the fiery rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley, and the vibrant klezmer of the Lower East Side, this vivid and unforgettable Tony-winning score bursts onto the stage “on the wheels of a dream” in what will be the largest and most epic production ever staged at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre.

City of Miami Gardens’ Martin Luther King Community Celebration 1/17/15

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City of Miami Gardens’ Martin Luther King Community Celebration
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 01/17/2015 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
mlk_eblast20153Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex
3000 NW 199th St,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The City of Miami Gardens announces it will be hosting a Community Celebration in honor of Reverend, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Betty Ferguson Sports Complex on January 17, 2015 from 2 – 6:00 p.m. The free event will feature resource information, live entertainment, food and fun.

Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Event 1/14/15

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Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Event
event1Wednesday, January 14th 2015, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
American Social Restaurant in Brickell
690 SW 1st Ct
Miami FL, 33130
Cost: Members $10, Non-Members $15 in advance
Cost at the Door: Members $15, Non-Members $20 at the door
Valet Parking: $ 6 Valet before 6 pm , $10 after or Public Parking
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Tuesday, January 13th 2015
Dress Code: Business Attire

The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol,Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haití, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,Poland , along with Brickell Rotary Club of Miami Brickell, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking.

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun! Members $10 in advance and $15 at the door cash only Non-members $15 in advance and $20 at the door cash only

Unrealistic VIP Film Screening and Talkback 1/17/15

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Unrealistic VIP Film Screening and Talkback
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
UNREALISTIC-1O Cinema
90 NW 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

Urgent Inc.,Rites of Passage,and Film, Art, Culture, Coding Entrepreneurship Host FilmScreening and Talkback During National Mentor Month

WHO: January celebrates National Mentor month. The students of Urgent Inc.,Rites of Passage and Film, Art, Culture, Coding Entrepreneurship will host their film series screening that brings attention to social issues that include homelessness and other social barriers.

WHAT: Screening and talk back with Director Jalen James Acosta
Feature Film
Title: Unrealistic
Directed by: Jalen James Acosta
Principal Youth Actors: Elijah Wells and Jorden Cannon
Trailer Link: http://vimeo.com/urgentinc/unrealistictrailer
Description: From the creators of “Keeping it On,” URGENT, Inc. brings you “Unrealistic” under the direction of Jalen James Acosta. This youth led film is a product from the FACE (Film Art Culture Coding Entrepreneurship) youth internship program. This film engages and educates around the issues of youth homelessness, bullying and how social and institutional barriers impact youth development.
A Project of: FACE- Film Arts Culture Coding Entrepreneurship

Short Film
Title: Keeping it On
Directed by: Jalen James Acosta
Trailer Link: http://vimeo.com/ondemand/keepingiton
Principal Youth Actors: Elijah Wells, Tanisha Fleming, Saliha Crespo, Jessica Antoine
Description: From the creators of, “She Kept Her Bra On! Chronicles of a Teenage Love Affair,” comes a new short film that compellingly explores the issues of teen dating, love, fear and hope. Filmed in Miami’s own Overtown, Director Jalen James Acosta weaves an intense, comical and real world tale on how teens navigate the complexities of family life, relationships and community pressures.
A Project of: Rites of Passage and FACE- Film Arts Culture Coding Entrepreneurship

Short Film
Title: Two Similar Strangers
Directed by: Critically Acclaimed David Frankel
Trailer Link: Pending
Description:  What happens when two teens’ lives collide when they confess a similar secret. They ultimately have to make a choice that could change their lives forever. The film promotes awareness about HIV.
A Project of: Rites of Passage and University of Miami, Adolescent Clinic, Overtown Children &Youth

WHEN: Saturday, January 17, 2015

WHERE: OCinema 90 NW 29th St, Miami, FL 33127

Time:
#1- VIP Screening & Talkback
Showtime: 11:00am
Tickets: $5/students; $20 adults

#2- Open Screening
Showtime: 1:15pm
Tickets: $5/students; $15 adults

Sponsors:
SEOPW CRA, Urgent, Inc. Health Foundation of South Florida, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Women’s Fund of Miami Dade

Event Contact: Saliha Nelson 305-205-4605 or saliha@urgentinc.org
Media contact: Harris Public Relations at 786.897.8854
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About Urgent Inc.
URGENT, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) Miami,  FL based youth and community development organization dedicated to empowering young minds to transform their communities.  Guided by the principles of innovation, growth and transformation URGENT sees young people as the drivers of change and works to provide empowering opportunities to create the next generation of social change agents.

Rites of Passage

The purpose of the Rites of Passage Youth Empowerment Academy is to empower youth with a developed sense of purpose and meaning,  in which to live their lives, build skills and cultivate a responsibility to engage in community as they transition from adolescence into adulthood.

Pioneers at MDC: Jim McKelvey 1/14/15

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Pioneers at MDC: Jim McKelvey
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
mckelveyThe Idea Center
315 NE 2nd Ave
Building 8, 5th Floor
Miami, FL 33132

PIONEERS @ MDC is a monthly series at The Idea Center that will bring game-changers from all industries to share the trials and triumphs of building their ideas. Our next pioneer is Jim McKelvey: Co-Founder & Founder, Company: Square & LaunchCode

Engage in conversation with Jim McKelvey, the co-founder of Square, a $6 billion company that revolutionized the mobile payment industry.

Jim is also the founder of, LaunchCode, a non-profit organization that creates pathways to economic opportunity and upward mobility through apprenticeships and job placement in technology. Have you ever been turned down based on a lack of experience or degree? Thanks to LaunchCode, you can land your dream job without worrying about experience.

Higher Frequency: SpreadLove Campaign for Haiti hosted by Miss Haiti 2014 1/11/15

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Higher Frequency: SpreadLove Campaign for Haiti hosted by Miss Haiti 2014
Sunday, 01/11/2015 – 08:00 pm –
The Villa Lounge
19501 NW 2nd Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33169
Webpage Link
Cost: $11

Subject/Title: Higher Frequency: #SpreadLove Campaign for Haiti – hosted by: Miss Haiti 2014

The 11th of EVERY MONTH Please Join us Sunday, January 11, 2015; Higher Frequency.

This month, you can capture the frequency with us as we transmute, transform, and transmit higher vibrations through soul captivating sounds, and artistic and powerful visuals, 8pm at The Villa Lounge, 19501 NW 2nd Ave. Miami, 33169.

South Florida’s Most inspired musicians and poetically inclined artists will take to the mic to communicate, share & and In-lighten. This event is for guests to explore a psyche enhancement experience through artistic expressions, international sounds and “floetry”; fitting for the OPEN MINDs.

Hosted by: Miss Haiti 2014, Carolyn Desert This January 11th, the frequency MUST be televised with the launch of 4ManKindTV channeling a collective oneness with Universe TV Network. The message of 4MK is one of positive promotion and uniting others to do the same through their #SpreadLove global campaign. Universe TV also covers events within the artistic community broadcasting some of Miami’s most creative underground network of local artists from emcees, poets, painters, singers, clothing designers and more. Unique in its own right, this show is dedicated to giving back to the community and participating in charitable causes and activities globally.

Through 4MK’s #SpreadLove campaign, Higher Frequency and The Universe Network will honor those still suffering from the effects of January 12, 2010 earthquake in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. We ask guest to donate new or gently used clothing and shoes to be sent to the poverty stricken families. During the mantra (ohm), we will acknowledge the 5th anniversary and celebrate the life of those transitioned during the time of the earth shift along with sending healing vibrations to the hearts of those still mourning the losses. The Universe Network is vast and reaches audiences nationally in major cities as well as internationally with around a million views a month and growing.

Victoria Park Winn-Dixie Family Fun Day Event 1/24/15

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Victoria Park Winn-Dixie Family Fun Day Event
Saturday, 01/24/2015 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
WD-Family-Day-Victoria-ParkWinn-Dixie Store #290
680 N. Federal Hwy.,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Victoria Park Winn-Dixie store invites neighbors of all ages to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon during a festive Family Fun Day! As part of the afternoon festivities, shoppers can enjoy a delicious food sampling from a various store departments, face painting, balloon art, giveaways and more.

2015 Marlins Energy Team Auditions 1/24/15

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2015 Marlins Energy Team Auditions
Saturday, 01/24/2015 – 10:00 am –
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Miami Marlins will host preliminary auditions for the 2015 Marlins Energy Team at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 24 at Marlins Park. The open auditions will be broken down into three sessions: female and male dancers, co-ed cheerleaders and gymnasts, and breakdancers. All performers must be at least 18 years of age and provide a resume with a headshot.

The Miami Marlins Energy Team is a high-energy squad with a unique mix of gymnastics, hip-hop, acrobatics, modern jazz funk and breakdancing. The Energy Team provides excitement and entertainment during Miami Marlins home games and appearances throughout the community. All rehearsals, games and community appearances are paid events.

South Beach Battioke 3/3/15

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South Beach Battioke
Tuesday, 03/03/2015 – 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Battioke with the Miami Heat at the Fillmore MiamiThe Fillmore Theatre
1700 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Tickets on sale for 175; 250 at the door

Former Miami Heat player, Shane Battier and his wife Heidi, continue to give back to the community they call home by hosting the fourth annual “South Beach Battioke” on March 3rd, 8 p.m. at the Fillmore Theatre in Miami Beach – a star-studded, karaoke charity event where attendees include Miami’s elite, philanthropists and socialites while watching their favorite Miami Heat stars live out their pop star fantasies, all for a great cause.
“We are proud that we have been able to engage our community and send brilliant young minds to colleges and universities through the fundraising efforts of South Beach Battioke,” said Shane Battier, Founder of The Battier Take Charge Foundation. “This will be our fourth year putting together the most authentic and entertaining event in South Florida. I am extremely thankful to the Heat organization and everyone that supports us including my former teammates that come out and sing karaoke for charity.”
“Our partnership with the Battier Take Charge Foundation means the world to us here at Big Brothers Big Sisters. Together, we are making sure our kids are “Taking Charge” of their lives through positive mentoring relationships, high school graduation, and post-secondary education,” said Deborah Perez, Continuing Education Manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters. “The commitment the Foundation has to our youth is invaluable and in partnership, we are helping to develop the next generation of “Champions.”
“The Battier Take Charge Foundation has given me the torch of success that I will carry enthusiastically across the finish line. Thank you for the personal investment, I love the organization and its positive impact on shaping America’s future leaders,” said David Green, current student at University of Florida and 2012 scholar recipient of The Battier Take Charge Foundation.
Notable past karaoke participants include Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Pat Riley, James Jones, Norris Cole, Udonis Haslem, Greg Oden, Jimmy Buffet, Gabrielle Union and Ken Jeong. Last year’s event was attended by over 600 people and raised more than $300,000 dollars. This year’s event aims to shatter that record, yet again, with funds raised through ticket sales, auction items and sponsorships.
“South Beach Battioke” 2015 is an annual event that raises funds and awareness for The Battier Take Charge Foundation, a non-profit organization established by Shane and his wife, Heidi. The foundation awards college scholarships to underprivileged high school students in Miami, Houston and Detroit. The foundation partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, KIPP Academy in Houston and Horizon Upward Bound in Detroit by empowering our future young leaders to “Do Well, Do Good,” the phrase that serves as the motto of the foundation and the Battier family.
Tickets to the “South Beach Battioke” 2015 are currently on-sale and are available for purchase at www.takechargefoundation.org. Advanced purchase tickets are significantly discounted at $175 per person. Admission at the door is $250. First 100 general admission tickets sold will receive a personalized Shane Battier autograph. In addition, table sponsorship packages are available by emailing info@takechargefoundation.org. Admission price includes delicious delectables from some of South Florida’s top restaurants, an open bar and of course, a chance to watch your favorite celebrities take the stage and belt out your favorite tunes. Attendees must be 21 or older.
Those who can’t make it to the event can still make an impact in the lives of at-risk
students by clicking here to make a donation to the Take Charge Foundation.

About the Battier Take Charge Foundation
The Battier Take Charge Foundation, established by Shane and Heidi, is dedicated to providing
resources for the development and education of underserved youth and teens. The Battiers’ charge is to encourage and inspire a new generation of potential leaders through educational opportunities and the cultivation of effective leadership skills. National partnerships include Houston’s KIPP Academy, Detroit’s Horizon Upward Bound and Miami’s Big Brothers Big Sisters. Learn more at www.takechargefoundation.org.

Alexis Caputo: “Afro-Diaries” 2/26/15

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Alexis Caputo: “Afro-Diaries”
Sunday, 02/26/2015 – 02/26/2015 08:00 pm –
Alexis-Caputo-Original-Sent-to-Lamar-LovelaceBroward College South Campus – Performing Cultural Arts Theatre
7200 Pines Boulevard,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
Webpage Link
Cost: Free for students with valid ID; $10 for general public

“Afro-Diaries” identifies and embraces the stories of women, with excerpts from Caputo’s portfolio of solo and collaborative performances, which include “Spit Boxing,” “The Waiting Room,” “The Lynching Eye,” “Raw Footage,” “Souled-Out,” “Truths Carved from the Belly,” “Women of the Drum,” “The Proud Pilgrim”, and “Deconstruction & Deliverance.” The production is a powerful exploration of women, politics, issues of gender, race, equity and equality in society. Visit alexiscaputo.com.

Rail Fun Day 1/24/15

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Rail Fun Day
Saturday, 01/24/2015 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
RFD_2015_Flyer_HRTri-Rail’s Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach
500 Gulf Stream Way,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day” will offer a FREE, fun-filled afternoon for the entire family. South Florida families will have a chance to meet Tri-Rail’s mascot Conductor George Green, participate in cookie decorating with Winn-Dixie and interactive games from the Miami Marlins, South Florida Parenting and more. Prizes, giveaways and activities will be provided courtesy of Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, Museum of Discovery & Science and many more.

Ride the train to the event with roundtrip fares for just $5, in addition to free rides for kids 12 and under on this day only. Plus, the first 100 people to visit the Tri-Rail booth and present a valid Tri-Rail ticket dated January 24, 2015 will receive a Smart Savings card compliments of Pollo Tropical

As part of Tri-Rail’s “Rail Fun Day,” eleven young stars under 17 will show off their singing talents as they compete in the “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” competition and vie for the $500 grand prize.

Jacqueries Part 1: Second Performance 2/8/15

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Jacqueries Part 1: Second Performance
Sunday, 02/08/2015 – 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-0113The Carlton Hotel South Beach
1433 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Jacqueries I is a political heist story told through movement — an inside-out experience of conspiracy, security theatre, and solidarity, inspired by parkour’s co-opting of urban space. The audience follows individual performers from scene to scene through undisclosed South Beach urban locations, linked by a custom iPhone app playing synchronized sound and showing 3D video overlays. With a score by multiple Dora award-winning composer John Gzowski and “eye-popping” augmented-reality video, Jacqueries “is almost like being in your own video game, except it’s real.” (Michael Crabb, Toronto Star)

We are committed to being accessible to audience members with disability. Please contact us with your specific concerns so that we can see how we can give you a great experience. Audience members will be loaned quality iPod touches and headphones in order to participate in the performance.

CREATORS
Directed and Choreographed by Jacob Niedzwiecki, Music Composed by John Gzowski, Performed by Luke Garwood, Catherine Larocque, Jacob Niedzwiecki, Anisa Tejpar and Mateo Galindo Torres

Jacqueries Part 1: First Performance 2/8/15

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Jacqueries Part 1: First Performance
Sunday, 02/08/2015 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-0112Carlton Hotel South Beach
1433 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Jacqueries I is a political heist story told through movement — an inside-out experience of conspiracy, security theatre, and solidarity, inspired by parkour’s co-opting of urban space. The audience follows individual performers from scene to scene through undisclosed South Beach urban locations, linked by a custom iPhone app playing synchronized sound and showing 3D video overlays. With a score by multiple Dora award-winning composer John Gzowski and “eye-popping” augmented-reality video, Jacqueries “is almost like being in your own video game, except it’s real.” (Michael Crabb, Toronto Star)

We are committed to being accessible to audience members with disability. Please contact us with your specific concerns so that we can see how we can give you a great experience. Audience members will be loaned quality iPod touches and headphones in order to participate in the performance.

CREATORS
Directed and Choreographed by Jacob Niedzwiecki, Music Composed by John Gzowski, Performed by Luke Garwood, Catherine Larocque, Jacob Niedzwiecki, Anisa Tejpar and Mateo Galindo Torres

Running with Raven 2/8/15

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Running with Raven
Sunday, 02/08/2015 – 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-0111Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

The story of a South Beach legend

Walk to the Fifth Street lifeguard stand on South Beach at 5:15 pm any day. You will see a bearded, long-haired shirtless man wearing black shorts, one black glove, and a headband that’s black, too. People call him the “Raven,” and he’s been standing in front of that lifeguard stand at that time for the last forty years, getting ready for his eight-mile jog up and down the beach. That’s right—Raven has run eight miles on the sands of South Beach every day since 1975, through concussions, hurricanes, food poisoning, animal attacks, hail and high water. And he’s still going.

This event will feature:

A reading of poetry written by the Raven himself
Screening of the feature documentary
Invitation to join the Raven on his famous 8 mile run on the beach following the film at 4:15 PM

Jacqueries Part 1: First Performance 2/7/15

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Jacqueries Part 1: First Performance
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-0110Carlton Hotel South Beach
1433 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Jacqueries I is a political heist story told through movement — an inside-out experience of conspiracy, security theatre, and solidarity, inspired by parkour’s co-opting of urban space. The audience follows individual performers from scene to scene through undisclosed South Beach urban locations, linked by a custom iPhone app playing synchronized sound and showing 3D video overlays. With a score by multiple Dora award-winning composer John Gzowski and “eye-popping” augmented-reality video, Jacqueries “is almost like being in your own video game, except it’s real.” (Michael Crabb, Toronto Star)

We are committed to being accessible to audience members with disability. Please contact us with your specific concerns so that we can see how we can give you a great experience. Audience members will be loaned quality iPod touches and headphones in order to participate in the performance.

CREATORS
Directed and Choreographed by Jacob Niedzwiecki, Music Composed by John Gzowski, Performed by Luke Garwood, Catherine Larocque, Jacob Niedzwiecki, Anisa Tejpar and Mateo Galindo Torres

Linear vs. Non-Linear Storytelling: When World Becomes Fiction with Patric Jean 2/7/15

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Linear vs. Non-Linear Storytelling: When World Becomes Fiction with Patric Jean
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-019Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

It Is now possible to tell stories using non-linear storytelling.

The wall between a fiction and the real world doesn’t exist anymore. The world becomes a total platform. Are we characters? Are we discovering an old situation with new eyes? What are the consequences of this new situation? Who are the puppet masters of our lives ? Should we feel responsible as authors and as citizens? Is it just an evolution?

Or just a new world?

ABOUT THE HOST

Patric Jean was born in Belgium in 1968. He studied theatre, litterature and cinema at Brussels University (ULB), Royal Brussels Conservatoire and at INSAS (cinema school). He directed severals documentary films for theater and television. He also worked on non-linear experiences like “Lazarus Mirages”.

He’s a pro-feminist and anti-prostitution activist. He published a first book about prostitution abolition in 2014. His next book (2015) is about men’s engagement for equality. He’s preparing a feature film about prisons (2015).

Digital VFX Lab with Wally Rodriguez 2/7/15

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Digital VFX Lab with Wally Rodriguez
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-018Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

This post-production workshop will consist of a showing of “before and after” visual effects sequences and breakdowns demonstrating the creation of various types visual effects. Attendees will be shown examples of many forms of visual effects commonly used by leaders in the industry, including:

common cleanup and scene enhancements,
set extensions,
virtual environments,
beautification
scene re-lighting.
The ways in which modern color correction tools are used as a visual effect to improve most scenes will also be presented. The workshop will close with a short discussion about digital cameras and their role in production and visual effect, as well as a question and answer session.

ABOUT THE HOST

Wally Rodriguez a master of Flame, the premiere digital manipulation device in the visual effects industry. He was the second client worldwide to take delivery of the innovative system and continues to be instrumental in it’s development.

With over twenty years of experience, Wally’s hard work and perseverance has been recognized along the way. He has been the recipient of an Emmy award and various Telly, Addy and PROMAX awards.

Interactive Tech Playground 2/7/15

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Interactive Tech Playground
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-017Loews Hotel South Beach
1601 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

The TECH PLAYGROUND is over 7000 square feet of exhibitor space, including an EXHIBITOR CENTER STAGE for seminars & product presentations and an interactive set with live actors. The TECH PLAYGROUND is the perfect opportunity to inform and educate your audience. The curated exhibitor floor is limited to only 20 companies.

We currently have our staff seeking out new technology companies that add to our mantra as a creative festival and inviting them to FilmGate Interactive. In the upcoming weeks we will featuring them throughout our website & social media platforms. Stay tuned in.

Interactive Tech Playground 2/6/15

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Interactive Tech Playground
Friday, 02/06/2015 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-015Loews Hotel South Beach
1601 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

The TECH PLAYGROUND is over 7000 square feet of exhibitor space, including an EXHIBITOR CENTER STAGE for seminars & product presentations and an interactive set with live actors. The TECH PLAYGROUND is the perfect opportunity to inform and educate your audience. The curated exhibitor floor is limited to only 20 companies.

We currently have our staff seeking out new technology companies that add to our mantra as a creative festival and inviting them to FilmGate Interactive. In the upcoming weeks we will featuring them throughout our website & social media platforms. Stay tuned in.

Creating Immersive Media Projects: A Hands-On Workshop 2/6/15

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Creating Immersive Media Projects: A Hands-On Workshop
Friday, 02/06/2015 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-014Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

There are a ton of amazing immersive media projects being created these days, but rarely do people discuss the process for how these types of projects actually get made.

The form is still so new that it can feel like a bit of a mystery. This workshop will answer questions like:

What are the key steps in conceiving and creating immersive media projects?
What are the phases and what activities happen in each of them?
What tools do you use in each phase?
What are the types of team members you need and how do you find them?
The workshop will commence with a hands-on paper prototyping exercise where we put what we’ve discussed to use.

This workshop is limited to 20 attendees. Creators should come with a project that they are working on (as well as a laptop/tablet if they wish).

ABOUT THE HOST

A digital veteran of 20 years, Mike Knowlton has always pushed the boundaries of storytelling and technology. He is a recognized leader in the global Transmedia community and is the Co-Founder of the non-profit, immersive storytelling community StoryCode. His work at StoryCode has created a vibrant cross-discipline community of innovative creators. StoryCode programs immersive media case study presentations, Transmedia education workshops, and Story Hackathons. He led in the production of the first-ever Story Hackathon, an event that was covered by Forbes, The Washington Post, and PBS. Mike’s background spans design, programming, advertising, sales/fund-raising, production, and filmmaking.

Futurestates 2/4/15

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Futurestates
Wednesday, 02/04/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-013O Cinema
90 Northwest 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

What will America look like in 10, 15, even 20 years? Futurestates, the revolutionary series produced by ITVS, has been proposing answers to these questions since 2010. For its fifth and final season, Futurestates is presented as an immersive online video experience featuring short films that imagine robots with feelings, what education looks like in a wired world, and the future of prisons and our penal system. The central question at the heart of Futurestates is how technologies we may take for granted have a profound effect on our capacity to feel, create, live… and be human.

MelanchoLalaland Transmedia Opera and A Proper Marriage 2/3/15

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MelanchoLalaland Transmedia Opera and A Proper Marriage
Tuesday, 02/03/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-012Miami Light Project Inc.
404 Northwest 26th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

MELANCHOLALALAND

It’s the 21st century, and time to re-invent opera, but in a way that’s more fun, less pretentious, and a little messed up.

MelanchoLalaland™—with music by composer and Florida Atlantic University professor Joey Bargsten and libretto by writer Thea Zimmer—accomplishes this by fusing traditional elements of opera, theater, and dance with new and experimental visual media forms, all set to an electronic music score. MelanchoLalaland™ tells the dark tragi-comic story of three artist/engineers who design mind-altering experiences, enhanced by self-pleasuring technologies and a variety of brain chemicals. They deal with disgruntled employees, corporate takeovers, dissatisfied girlfriends, and cheesy space-aliens.

A PROPER MARRIAGE

Concept / Choreography: Pioneer Winter

A Proper Marriage is a speculative piece that comments on the perceived co-dependence of music and movement, especially live music with dance–underlying properties of a dancer’s dependence on composition, and the musician’s own foresight to create action from sound. Sheet music is attached to the backs of dancers, and the musicians follow the dancer in order to read the music and maintain the melody. Irony rests in the notion that if the dancer moves too quickly and the musician cannot keep up, the music will falter and the dancer’s own rhythm will stop.

Pioneer Winter is a Miami-native choreographer, dancer, and filmmaker of Pioneer Winter / Collective. He is co-director of RIFT Blackbox and the curator of transmedia performances for FilmGate Interactive Media Conference. Winter also directs Project LEAP (Living Equality through Arts and Performance), a free dance and creative communication program for LGBTQ teens that focuses on teaching how to use the arts for activism and social change. He was recently awarded the 2014-2015 Miami Choreographer’s Fellowship, and is on faculty of the FIU Honors College. His project Grass Stains was also recently awarded a Knight Arts Challenge Grant.

Best of I’m Not Gonna Move to LA 2/2/15

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Best of I’m Not Gonna Move to LA
Monday, 02/02/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-011O Cinema
90 Northwest 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. (or NOLA, as we like to call it) is a monthly event hosted by Indie Film Club Miami that gives local musicians, comedians, and filmmakers a platform to show their work. Each month the audience votes for their favorite film by hurling stuffed animals at the director, and the winner is named. At FilmGate Interactive, all of the winning films of the year will screen in one final round, and the winner of I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A. 2014 will once again be determined by the audience votes.

Don’t miss the best of the best of South Florida talent at this fun-filled event! And remember, #stayMIA

FilmGate Kickoff Party 1/31/15

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FilmGate Kickoff Party
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
24x36posterOutlined-01Miami Light Project Inc.
404 Northwest 26th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

FilmGate Interactive is an annual film festival that takes place across multiple venues in Miami. We invite you to join us for the kickoff party where there will be dancing, live music, film and more!

The DRI Walk for Diabetes and Family Fun Day 3/7/15

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The DRI Walk for Diabetes & Family Fun Day
Saturday, 03/07/2015 – 07:00 am – 12:00 pm
DRI-Walk-Final-LogoMarlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: Free Event

Thousands of South Floridians will rally together at The DRI Walk for Diabetes & Family Fun Day, Presented by Walgreens. Join Walgreens customers and employees, friends and neighbors for a day of family fun featuring a walkathon, The Biggest Loser 5K RunWalk chip-timed 5K and 10K, as well as a kids 1 mile fun run, live entertainment, children fun-zone, health booths and more. Register your family or company team today for this worthy community effort. Get healthy and fit while helping to raise funds for the life-saving work of the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), the best hope for a cure!

4th Annual Gables Bike Day 3/1/15

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4th Annual Gables Bike Day
Sunday, 03/01/2015 – 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
BikeDayLogoMerrick Park
405 Biltmore Way,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Bike Walk Coral Gables will be hosting their 4th Annual Gables Bike Day on Sunday March 1, 2015 from 10AM-3PM in Merrick Park across from the historic Coral Gables City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134. Biltmore Way from LeJeune to Hernando St. will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Bike Walk Coral Gables invites all cyclists, skaters, parents and children to this special event to promote health, physical activity and bike safety including free guided bike tours throughout Coral Gables, healthy food and drink vendors, farmer’s market, live music, antique bike show, scavenger hunt, family activities, giveaways, fitness classes and more.

Burger Beast Burgie Awards Block Party 1/31/15

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Burger Beast Burgie Awards Block Party
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Burgies_2015PosterMilander Park
4700 Palm Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida 33002
Webpage Link
All Ages Welcome.
Admission is Free.

The 6th incarnation of the Burger Beast Beast Burgie Awards finally makes its way to Hialeah!
Are you ready for a night of Food, Art, Music, Beer and Awards?
I am.
Burger Beast Burgie Awards presented by Miami Lakes Automall & Food Truck Invasion.
We will give out 15 Burgie Awards for the Best in South Florida Comfort Food.

Music:
Cuban Pete and the Hialeah Hooligans
Los Bastardos Magnificos
Volksmusik
Artisan Food Vendors:
Babe Froman Fine Sausages
Illegal Bakery
Miami Angels Roasted Corn on Wheels
Yayi’s Desserts
Restaurants:
Pincho Factory
Fashion Trucks:
Fierce Finds Mobile Boutique

Live Art:
Nate Dee
Brian Reedy

Food Trucks:
2 Jive Turkeys
Arepas Las Gorditas
BC Tacos
Boba Station
Curbside Gourmet
Daddy’s Grill
Dim Ssam a Gogo
Don Mofongo
El Rey De Las Fritas
FOAR
Food Junkies
HipPOPS Handcrafted Gelato Bars
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers
Jersey Dawg
King of Racks BBQ
Liquid N2 Ice Cream
Ms. Cheezious
Paradise Cups
Rolling Oven
The Rolling Stove
Spring In Roll Out
Sugar Yummy Mama
Velvet Creme Doughnuts

The Big Read’s Big Knit! Knit for Me, Haiku for You with Mixed Media Artist Carlos Alejandro 2/14/15

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The Big Read’s Big Knit! Knit for Me, Haiku for You with Mixed Media Artist Carlos Alejandro
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
when-the-emperor-was-divine-21MDC Museum of Art + Design, Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Write haikus or very short poems or sentences about “hope” on strips of fabric. Keep a strip for yourself and weave the other one into to the community chain knit by Alejandro to form a chain of collective well-wishing. Participants will learn simple knitting techniques.
Free copies of The Big Read 2015 official title, When the Emperor Was Divine will be given to participants.
Knit for Me, Haiku for You is inspired by 90 Miles: A Project by Carlos Alejandro
Free. Presented in partnership with MOA+D and WAIL (Word And Image Lab)

Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Place: MDC Museum of Art + Design, Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami 33132

In all the listings please include this line: All participants will receive a copy of When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka.

A Conversation with Savion Glover & Marshall Davis Jr. 1/10/15

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A Conversation with Savion Glover & Marshall Davis Jr.
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm
savion-glover-and-marshall-davis-jrAfrican Heritage Cultural Art Center
6161 NW 22nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33142
Eventbrite Link
Cost: free

Savion Glover and homegrown talent, Marshall Davis Jr. will host A Conversation with Savion & Marshall, a dialogue about their transformative journey in the arts. This free community event will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33142. Glover and Davis will discuss their journey to the Broadway stage and the Hollywood screen. This event is free and open to the public; however a ticket is required to attend.

A Conversation with Savion & Marshall is part of “Sankofa: Looking Back, Going Forward,” a year-long series of events and performances that bring alumni back to the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center to inspire the next generation of talent, in celebration of the Center’s fortieth anniversary with funding support from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Arts Challenge.

The Black Life Experience: Soul in the City 1/23/15

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The Black Life Experience: Soul in the City
Friday, 01/23/2015 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
THE-BLACK-lIFE-EXPERIENCE-EXHIBITIONAfrican Heritage Cultural Art Center
6161 NW 22nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33142
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $15

The African Heritage Cultural Arts Centers presents The Black Life Experience, an evening of visual art and live music on Friday, January 23rd at 6:00pm at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33142.

Guest will be greeted in the courtyard by the sounds & visual light show of DJ TARIQUE and live painting performances. The Amadlozi Gallery opening exhibition, curated by Aramis O’Reilly will premier works featuring national artists, Donovan Crony, Edward Drew, and Miami native, Robert McKnight.

The evening will transition to a live neo-soul concert in the Narcisse Theater at 8pm, where patrons will hear the sounds of rising stars and AHCAC alumni, Courtney Mickens and Nicole Clark. Passed hors d’oeuvres will be served by Northwestern Culinary Academy.

The Amadlozi exhibition is free to attend; neo-soul concert tickets are $15.

Whole Foods Market Downtown Miami Grand Opening 1/14/15

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Whole Foods Market Downtown Miami Grand Opening!
wholefoodsWednesday, January 14, 9:00am
Whole Foods
299 Southeast 3rd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131

Please join us to celebrate the grand opening of Whole Foods Market Downtown Miami! We will open the store with our traditional bread breaking ceremony at 9am. Customers will enjoy live Latin beats to get la fiesta started! The first 500 customers in line on opening day will also receive mystery gift cards, valued at $5, $10, $20, $50, with one card valued at $500. See you next Wednesday!

The 90s Party Last Great Decade 1/16/15

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The 90s The 90s Party – Last Great Decade?
Friday, 01/16/2015 – 01/17/2015 11:00 pm – 04:00 am
majestic-90s_copy-2FATE Nightclub at Gulfstream
– 601 Silk Run, Hallandale Bch, FL 33009,
Hallandale, Florida 33009
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary admission before 12:30am with RSVP

90s Attire Suggested
Music by DJ Top Feelin & Special Guest DJ (90s – Current Hip Hop, Reggae & Club Hits)
$99 Vodka or Champagne Bottle | $150 Ciroc or Hennessy Bottle
For Table or RSVP MajesticGroupEvents@Gmail.com or 786.970.7403

The Complete Audubon: The Birds of America 2/27/15

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The Complete Audubon: The Birds of America
Friday, 02/27/2015 – 05/31/2015 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Flamingo_rszHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $8, $7

Created between 1826 and 1838, John James Audubon’s The Birds of America contains some of the most famous and spectacular prints ever made. HistoryMiami is a proud owner of the rare first edition of this masterpiece, and will display all 435 of its life-size engravings in one blockbuster exhibition. Never before has a museum exhibited every print at once.

The engravings will be arranged as Audubon intended them to be seen, in their original order, from print 1 to 435.In addition to displaying the complete first edition of The Birds of America, HistoryMiami will also exhibit the seven volumes of the second edition, each open to one of the lithographs. The pages of these volumes will be turned regularly while the exhibition is on display.

Family Fun Day: ¡Viva Puerto Rico! 1/10/15

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Family Fun Day: ¡Viva Puerto Rico!
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Plena-Es-10.26.14-Photos-by-Adolfo-Yamila-Images-62HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Enjoy Puerto Rican music, food, and culture with Plena Es, our Heritage Spotlight Series artist-in-residence. Experience live interactive presentations (at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.) by this plena and bomba band, and learn basic rhythms in our instrument corner throughout the day. Try delicious treats and an array of craft activities inspired by Puerto Rican traditions. The series is sponsored by the Institute of Museum & Library Services.

Art Auction to Benefit Leonard Turkel Scholarship Fund at Miami Dade College 1/16/15

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Art Auction to Benefit Leonard Turkel Scholarship Fund at Miami Dade College
Leonard-Turkel_2Friday, January 16, 2015, 6 – 8 p.m.
MDC Museum of Art + Design
The Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL
RSVP Requested
*Live Auction begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Miami Dade College Foundation and the Turkel Familycordially invite you to support the newly established Leonard Turkel Scholarship Fund at Miami Dade College

Online Silent Auction of Works by Leonard Turkel to Benefit the Leonard Turkel Scholarship Fund. Bid now

Tuesdays with Series Presentation by Myra Wexler 1/13/15

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Tuesdays with…Series Presentation by Myra Wexler
Tuesday, January 13th, 7pm
Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
301 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Free for JMOF-FIU Members; $5 Non-Members
RSVP: info@jewishmuseum.com or 786.972.3175
Buy Tickets Online

In conjunction with the exhibition, The Chosen, JMOF-FIU presents this series to spotlight contemporary movers and shakers in the Miami art community, featuring diverse art collectors, gallerists and writers.

This particular evening features Myra Wexler, aka “YO MOMMA”. In recent years, Myra has become a pillar of the Miami art scene and the Wynwood Arts District. From her Musing with Myra Series of art chats to the original portraits created by local artists, everyone knows Myra!

The Lincoln Assassination and the End of the Civil War 1/25/15

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The Lincoln Assassination and the End of the Civil War
Sunday, 01/25/2015 – 01/25/2015 01:00 pm – 04:30 pm
Lincoln-2015-imageMain Library Auditorium
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join HistoryMiami and the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation for an all-star 150th anniversary symposium on Abraham Lincoln’s death and the return of peace to the divided American Union. Enjoy historical insights from nationally recognized scholars on the meaning—and limits—of sectional reconciliation in 1865, plus a special guest appearance by actor Stephen Lang.**
The symposium will feature a keynote address by historian William C. Davis (author of the new book Crucible of Command) on Grant and Lee and the end of the Civil War.

**Special guest performance by award-winning actor Stephen Lang (Gods and Generals, Avatar) portraying Gettysburg Medal of Honor winner James Jackson Purman.
Reception will follow at HistoryMiami.

The Lincoln Symposium is sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation and the History Channel, with the support of William and Jean Soman.

Eat Drink Support Art Dimensions Variable Turns 5 1/9/15

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Eat Drink Support Art- Dimensions Variable Turns 5
January 9, 2015, 7 pm – Midnight
Dimensions Variable Parking Lot
DV-Banner06100 NE 11 Street
Miami, FL 33132
Tickets are $40 per person
Purchase Tickets Online

Food, Open Bar, Music, Performances and Silent Auction—Celebrating DVs Last 5 Years and Funding Our Future.

Come celebrate with us! We’re going to party outside in our parking lot and have works available for silent auction in the gallery. Food, open bar, music and performances in a night of support for DV and culture in Miami.

The proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction will go directly to funding DV’s programming which includes a stipend for each artist exhibiting. A percentage of all artwork auction sales will go directly to the donating artists.

Silent Auction Supporting Artists: Kerry Phillips, Antonia Wright, Kelley Johnson, Fabian Peña, Adler Guerrier, Thom Wheeler Castillo, Carlos Rigau, Xavier Cortada, Olivia Ramos, Goran Tomcic, Reed van Brunschot, Felice Grodin, Frances Trombly, Christy Gast, Joseriberto Perez, Jude Broughan, Jacin Giordano, Allison Matherly, Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Carrie Sieh, Nellie Appleby, Luis Gispert, Margrethe Aanestad, T M Sisters, Jim Drain, Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova, Ruben Millares, Stuart Sheldon, Maritza Molina, Samantha Salzinger, Jenny Brillhart, Natalya Laskis, Audrey Hynes, Moira Holohan, Park McArthur, Glexis Novoa, Eddie Negron, Kathleen Hudspeth, Cristina Lei Rodriguez and more.

Big Read Keynote: Author David Mura on Japanese American Internment During WWII 2/25/15

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Big Read Keynote: Author David Mura on Japanese American Internment During WWII
Wednesday, 02/25/2015 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
DavidMura-4Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

David Mura is a writer, memoirist, poet and performance artist who brings a unique perspective to our multi-racial and multi-cultural society. A Sansei or third generation Japanese American, Mura has written two memoirs: Turning Japanese: Memoirs of a Sansei, which won a 1991 Josephine Miles Book Award from the Oakland PEN and was listed in the New York Times Notable Books of Year, and Where the Body Meets Memory: An Odyssey of Race, Sexuality and Identity. Mura’s second book of poetry The Colors of Desire, won the Carl Sandburg Literary Award from the Friends of the Chicago Public Library.
Mura’s memoirs, poems essays, plays and performances have won wide critical praise and numerous awards. Their topics range from contemporary Japan to the legacy of the internment camps and the history of Japanese Americans, to critical explorations of an increasingly diverse America.
Date: Wednesday, February 25
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables

In all the listings please include this line: All participants will receive a copy of When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka.

Social Networking Hour 1/15/15

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Social Networking Hour
Thursday, 01/15/2015 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 am
Hush
1661 Pennsylvania Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: free

Clear your calendar – this will be worth it!
Join us after the Small Business Expo for Social Networking Hour to meet entrepreneurs and business owners.
Hush (1661 Pennsylvania Ave) is our meeting spot January 15th for a night of networking, drinks, and excitement.

The Big Read featuring events inspired by the novel When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka 2/5/15

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The Big Read featuring events inspired by the novel When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka
Thursday, 02/05/2015 – 03/05/2015 09:00 am –
when-the-emperor-was-divine-2Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
300 N.E. Second Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The time has come again to celebrate one of Miami’s most beloved literary events: The Big Read. Powered by the National Endowment for the Arts, this community shared reading program will feature events inspired by the novel When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka. The Center for Writing and Literature @ Miami Dade College (The Center @ MDC) is kicking off The Big Read.

In When the Emperor Was Divine, Otsuka addresses themes of race, identity, loyalty and patriotism. In her sparse, beautiful prose she quietly reveals the ugly underbelly of being “other” in a country which both embraces and rejects its immigrant self.

All participants will receive a copy of When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka.

Convivencia Miami Kick-Off 1/20/15

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Convivencia Miami Kick-Off
Tuesday, 01/20/2015 – 07:00 pm –
eblast-orange-300Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $30/ticket OR $125/Five tickets

Join us on Tuesday, January 20th at 7pm at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for an evening of performances, food, and drink – all with the flavor and flair of Spain, Portugal, and the Middle East!
Hosted & curated by hanan, featuring the Habibi Orchestra Remix, there will be a concert of Ladino, Middle Eastern, Turkish, Afro Cuban, Spanish, Haitian,
African & Caribbean music and dance, plus live poetry and performance art.

Convivencia Miami 2015 is a four-month arts and culture project modeled on the historical period, “La Convivencia.” It brings together artists, performers and scholars to discuss and celebrate the interwoven influences of the arts, language, science and religion during a time of peace between Jewish, Muslim, and Christian populations on the Iberian peninsula. Arts at St. Johns believes that this period is a model for intercultural understanding, cross-fertilization and tolerance in South Florida.

Introducing a Grown Up Field Day for South Floridians- The Great Office Escape 3/7/15

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Introducing a Grown Up Field Day for South Floridians- The Great Office Escape
Monday, 03/07/2015 – 08:00 am – 07:00 pm
Haulover Park
10800 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33154,
Miami beach, Florida 33154
Webpage Link
Cost: $50

I am writing to introduce you to The Great Office Escape (TheGOE) “a grownup field day” for South Floridians to play, explore and discover ways to live healthier, feel better; and win prizes while they do it. The Great Office Escape is a wellness day that encourages teams, individuals and kids alike ranging from co-workers, colleagues, friends and family members to put down their phones and enjoy a pressure-free day – all with one shared goal – to discover the fun of feeling good. TheGOE aims to provide participants with a way to unplug from the workplace and provides tools to foster healthy habits – both at work and home. Unlike traditional corporate events, The Great Office Escape focuses on positivity as opposed to competition. The objective is to take small, achievable steps, and celebrate ones’ accomplishments; whether big or small.

Taking place on March 7th at Haulover Beach, in Bay Harbor, The Great Office Escape is open to office teams, neighborhood teams and club teams as well as individuals and kids, the combinations are endless! To become a “citizen” (as a team ) of The Great Office Escape, (www.goe.com), all that is required is an enthusiastic group of 10 people over the age of 18 with at least two females prepared for fun with a healthy dose of side effects! There is even a KID’S ZONE; after all, living healthier is a family affair.

Anything but ordinary, contests at TheGOE include CEO Dunk Tank, Tricycle Races, Nerf Dodgeball, Hula Hoop, Wacky Obstacle Course, Social Media Challenges and Sandcastle Building. Teams receive official “Passports to Feelgoodsville” and can earn stamps by participating in games, contests and our Interactive Expo Booths. Teams that turn in a completed passport qualify to win prizes including restaurant gift certificates, massages and more.

The Great Office Escape concept was born to promote Health and Wellness in the workplace and to welcome, encourage and motivate those who are often times intimated by traditional fitness. Although it’s hard to admit, wellness competitions, like 5k’s and fitness challenges are intimidating to most people. Even so, The Great Office Escape offers alternative ways to wellness to those already involved in a healthy lifestyle. Knowing that cost of healthcare and insurance is on the rise and employees and employers are all feeling the impact; one of the most effective ways to help keep a lid on those costs is through wellness initiatives. Healthy employees get sick less often, lessening the cost burden on themselves and on their employers. Healthy individuals are proven to be more productive, have decreased absenteeism and improved morale.

The Great Office Escape 2015 is taking place on March 7th at Haulover Beach Miami, FL and early registration costs are just $50 per person. The rate goes to $57 per person on January 31, 2015. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Past sponsors include Humana, Bacardi, KIND Healthy Snacks, Viva Coco and Tropical Credit Union.

The Big Read Kick Off with Peniel Joseph 2/5/15

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The Big Read Kick Off with Peniel Joseph
Thursday, 02/05/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
140127_13157_joseph026.jpgLyric Theater
819 NW Second Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join us for a conversation with celebrated civil rights chronicler, Dr. Peniel E. Joseph, as we delve into the moral and ethical issues of our day. Dr. Joseph is Professor of History at Tufts University and the author of the award-winning Waiting ‘Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America. He is a frequent national commentator on issues of race, democracy and civil rights who appears on C-SPAN’s Book TV, NPR, and PBS’s NewsHour. During the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Convention, Professor Joseph provided historical commentary for the PBS NewsHour. His most recent book is Stokely: A Life.
Presented in partnership with MDC Kendall Campus, The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. and The Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, and Books & Books.

Date: Thursday, February 5
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Lyric Theater, 819 NW Second Ave., Miami

All participants will receive a copy of When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka.

Fairchild Palms Fine Wines Upscale Ales Signature Event 1/17/15

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Fairchild Palms “Fine Wines Upscale Ales” Signature Event
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 07:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Fine-Wines-Upscale-Ales-Chihuly-2014-ImageFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: Tickets currently $75; $95 at the door (subject to availability)

Join the Fairchild Palms on Saturday, January 17, to toast 2015 with “Fine Wines | Upscale Ales 2015″ at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

This year, amidst the art of master glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, the annual signature event will feature unforgettable tastings of international wines and ales, gastronomia for the most discerning palate, a silent auction for travelers, foodies, collectors, and more, live music, and nighttime tram tours of the Garden with larger than life Chihuly art installations.

Batch Launches Late Night Happy Hour 1/9/15

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Batch Launches Late Night Happy Hour
Friday, 01/09/2015 – 12:00 am – 05:00 am
unnamed-1Batch Gastropub
30 SW 12 St.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join the Batch Gastropub family as they kick off their one-year celebrations with their new 2015 “Late Night Happy Hour” with drinks starting at $5.00

Brickell’s favorite gastropub wants to keep the party going till 5 A.M. with their Barrel-Aged Cocktails such as the New Fashioned made with Bulleit Bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino, Mandarin Napoleon, Angostura Butters and Orange Peel or the Spring Negroni made with Pecan Jameson and Left Hand Milk Stout. Happy Hour is not just an hour of fun at Batch but an experience, guest can enjoy the Rotating Specialty Tap Cocktails exclusive to Batch Gastropub, just ask your bartender and you might just be lucky to taste the Autumn and Chile made with Autumn Spice-Infused Kappa Pisco, Allspice Simple Syrup, Watermelon Juice, Lemon Juice and Carbonation. The rotating specialty tap cocktails change every week giving you the chance to fall in love with a new sip week after week. If wine and beer are more your thing, indulge in your favorite without breaking the bank for only $5. Did we mention Well Drinks are only $6 and Batch House Infused Fire Ball Shots are $6?

Brickell’s new late night happy hour is sure to be the hottest spot for those who are looking for the best priced drinks in Brickell with tunes that don’t stop till the door closes at 5 A.M. !

Arts Mean Business Forum Highlights from Miami Arts Week and next steps in new economy discussions

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ON DECEMBER 18th,  LAURA BRUNEY wrote the article found below, which was originally published December 12, 2014 on their blog, www.artsbizmiami.org/ArtsBizBlog. It was edited and republished for the ARTSBlog with permission from the author.

We are excited to hear, where the city is headed in these discussions of new economies and to see who is going to be asked to be a part of these discussions from our community.

 

The 2014 edition of Art Basel week this December in Miami featured the perfect marriage of arts and business. Beyond the dozens of satellite fairs and thousands of gallery booths catering to collectors, Miami Art Weekoffered a far more compelling benefit for businesses eager to court potential clients. Pacesetters from all industries and brand power houses swooned at the reach of art week. Developers, financial investment companies, tech start-ups, luxury car brands, and more cleverly leveraged the arts as a strategic imperative for business. These companies know the arts mean business.

During Art Week, the Arts & Business Council of Miami hosted an Access Breakfast Forum with theBeacon Council to discuss how the arts are transforming Miami and why the creative industry matters to business. Donna Abood, Chair of the Beacon Council, and I opened the program with some astonishing facts. The arts industry in Miami-Dade has a 1.1 billion dollar impact and employs 30,000 full time workers. More than 13 million people participated in the arts this year, and thousands of business professionals shared their skills as volunteers and board members. Cultural tourism, a major component of brand Miami, brings 5 million visitors each year. Robert Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, kicked off the program talking about how the arts bring a competitive advantage to companies that are involved.
The flash of transformation in any city is culture and art. Collaborations between arts and business enhance quality of life, especially in cities like Miami.

Lynch praised our vibrant cultural community. “I was immersed in art from the moment I stepped off the plane and walked through Miami International Airport, which was filled art installations and marvelous art. Every time I come there is something new and I am always energized. Miami is a 24 hour city. As I was returning to my hotel at midnight last evening a lot people were just leaving to start their night.”

“Business support for the arts isn’t a charity; it’s an investment that creates shared value through mutually beneficial partnerships,” said Lynch. He outlined the value the arts bring to business including brand empowerment, leveraging connections with clients and consumers, professional development that encourages innovation and creativity, and enhancing the workspace. Involvement with the arts is good for executives, clients, shareholders, and employees.

Beacon Council President & CEO, Larry Williams, closed out the morning by sharing the impressive economic impact figures for Miami-Dade’s creative industries. Lynch perfectly summed up the breakfast forum by saying that extending partnerships to span all industries and fostering collaboration is building the new economy of ideas in Miami.

This piece by Laura Bruney of the Arts & Business Council of Miami was originally published December 12, 2014 on their blog, www.artsbizmiami.org/ArtsBizBlog. It has been edited and republished for ARTSBlog with permission from the author.

See photos from Americans for the Arts staff members who attended Art Basel on our Instagram account!

Bombillo 1/10/15

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Bombillo
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
bombillo_poster_Jan_10_2015_SMThe Light Box at Goldman Warehouse
404 NW 26 St,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

Miami Light Project + Mrpauer present:

Bombillo
Once a month lights + sounds social gathering
featuring:
The Bright Bazaar
Art * Fashion * Design + more
(more than 20 vendors)
Curated by Wynwood Hearts + 4Ojos

Video Installation by: Rodrigo Gaya

Music by: Phaxas + Shamizo + Heather Holiday + Mr. Pauer

Food truck + drinks + more…

From 8PM to 12AM
Wynwood Art Walk
No cover

Rooftop Unplugged Session with Emily Kopp 1/8/15

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Rooftop Unplugged Session with Emily Kopp
Thursday, 01/08/2015 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
emily-koppThe Filling Station Lofts
90 NE 17th St,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Emily Kopp will be gracing the Filling Station Lofts stage this Thursday for a night for sweet singer-songwriter sounds overlooking the Downtown Skyline. Enjoy Free liquid vibes from PBR and Don Q Rum, don’t forget to RSVP at rsvp@aedistrictmiami.com

Art Walk and After Party at Cafeina Wynwood 1/10/15

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Art Walk and After Party at Cafeina Wynwood
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 01/11/2015 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
CafeinaFB-Artwalk-JAN-2015Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5.00

Now that you are well rested, join us at Cafeina for the first Art Walk of 2015! Enjoy the grand opening of Jason Aponte’s painterly exploration through pop culture and cinema, juxtaposed in everyday life reflections. Stay tuned for the after party celebration with beats by Dj A-Train. Cover is $5 after 10pm, 21+ only. Group reservations highly recommended, limited seating. rsvp@cafeinamiami.com

Vernissage for Jason Aponte 1/8/15

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Vernissage for Jason Aponte
Thursday, 01/08/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Jason-teaser_JanuaryCafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Preview Jason Aponte’s painterly exploration through pop culture and cinema, juxtaposed in everyday life reflections captured in public spaces. Enjoy happy hour refreshments and meet the artist this Thursday, January 8th at 7pm. 21+ only.

Giralda Under the Stars 2/6/15

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Giralda Under the Stars
Friday, 02/06/2015 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
4Giralda Avenue
100 Block Giralda Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

On the first Fridays of every month now until March 2015, Downtown Coral Gables’ Restaurant Row (located on the 100 block of Giralda Ave between Ponce de Leon Blvd and Galiano Street) will be bustling with al fresco dining and live entertainment from 7pm to midnight as part of Giralda Under the Stars presented by Zacapa Rum. Fourteen of Downtown Coral Gables restaurants and bars will fill the street with tables and chairs and serve patrons under the stars. There will be live music, art, and cool weather to enjoy!

Participating restaurants and bars include:

Bangkok Bangkok II, The Bar, Castelluccio Ristorante, Divino Ceviche, GreenLife Miami, Ikura Sushi Lounge, La Dorada,
The Local Craft Food & Drink,
Miss Saigon Bistro,
Pete’s Authentic Cooking,
Spritz of Coral Gables,
Talavera Cocina Mexicana,
Threefold Café, and
Vicolo Restaurant (formerly Spizzigo)

For reservations, please call the restaurant of your choice.

For those who need someone to take care of their kids to enjoy a night on the town, Gallery Night Kids’ Club at the Gables Museum has got it covered. Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy arts and crafts, storytelling, games and more just a block away from the event! The cost is $25 for Museum Members and $30 for Non-members. Those interested are required to register by calling Dianely at (305) 603-8067 or email Registration Form to education@coralgablesmuseum.org.