Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Â What a great wonderful art walk, this art walk is mostly artist studios, so you get to meet the artist, ask them questions and get to see the space where they create their art. Â Click here for a list of the participating Bird Road Art District Studios and see you all next month
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Morgan Page
Saturday, 08/30/2014 – 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
Adore Nightclub
2000 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 30-40
Don’t miss your chance to see Morgan Page at Adore Nightclub for an unforgettable evening!https://nightout.com/events/morgan-page-club-adore-nightclub-miami-beach-aug-30/8-30-2014/tickets?a=event-listings-59#.U8lpXI1dWyM
Miami Charity Wedding Gown Sale, Bridal Show and Fashion Pop-Up Boutique
Friday, 08/15/2014 – 08/16/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 am
InterContinental at Doral Miami
2505 NW 87 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33172
Webpage Link
Cost: tax deductible donation of $40 for VIP event and $7 for general admisson
We invite all Miami area brides and guests to browse through hundreds of new and lovingly worn designer and couture wedding gowns.You will also meet some of the area’s top wedding vendors, and enter exciting giveaways — while supporting a great cause.
Attend our VIP Reception and enjoy light bites, signature beverages, entertainment and giveaways. You will be among the very first in the Miami area to browse through, try on and purchase your selections from our large inventory of gowns, before general admission begins!
Florida Supercon at Miami Beach Convention Center on July 3rd – July 6th, 2014.  Florida Supercon is the largest comic con and geek event in South Florida features hundreds of comic book, film, television, cosplay, entertainment, and anime guests.  Such an awesome event and I love everything about it.
If you did not make it out this year you miss an awesome time so keep a look out for the dates for next year.
You can check out their new event Magic City Comic Con being held January 16-18, 2015 at the Miami Airport Convention Center.
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Here at In The Loop, we know there are always places to be and events to attend. Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be†post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community and learn and commemorate some influential people and events around Miami! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @Loop305 using #WhereToBe hashtag!
Friday, July 18, 2014 8:00pm
Salon Allure Swim Collections Cocktails and Fashion Show
W Hotel South Beach
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Saturday, July 19, 2014 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Ready, Set, Swim
Riviera Hotel South Beach
318 20th Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Sunday, July 20, 2014 12:00pm – 8:00pm
XIV Watch At Hyde Beach
Hyde Beach at SLS South Beach
1701 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Monday, July 21, 2014 11:00am – 12:00pm
Swimwear Association of Florida Presents PeclersParis Seminar: Spring/Summer 2016 Colors and influences
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Christmas in July, Networking Event
Bar Stache
109 SW 2nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 8:30am – 10:00am
Coffee Talk Series in Broward
Jet Runway Café
5540 NW 21st Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Thursday, July 24, 2014 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Archivo and Memories of Underdevelopment
Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Florida 33132
Networker Showcase and Ruffle of the New Bose Wireless Collection by Audio and Video Solutions and Keysgranite by Daltile
Thursday, 07/24/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Audio & Video Solutions Showroom
10200 NW 25th Street Suite 104, Doral, FL 33172,
Doral, Florida 33172
Webpage Link
Cost: RSVP
Audio & Video Solutions will be partnering with Keysgranite to bring you a BOSE Networking and Ruffle Night! We will be providing an inside look at BOSE’s new line of wireless sound systems, ranging from Bluetooth players to Wi-Fi sound systems.
Connect with professional expand your business and get more profits. We will provide delicious bites and spectacular wines from all over the world. This is an amazing opportunity to bring your business card and get to know people that are in the field.
Two items from BOSE’s new line of products will be raffled and two lucky winner will be able to take home either a MIA2 Wireless Headset (MSRP $129.95) or a Soundlink Mini Bluetooth Speaker (MSRP $199.95)
So what are you waiting for? Reserve your spot with us today!
RSVP : Ignacio@av-solutions.com or by phone at (305) 305-2620 Ignacio Maurino
We’ll see you there!
Free Legal Corporate Entity Workshop
Wednesday, 07/30/2014 – 03:30 pm – 05:30 pm
Miami Entrepreneurship Center (MEC261)
261 NE 1st Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP Link
Cost: Free
Which Corporate Entity is Right for your Startup Business?
Work directly with entrepreneurial development attorneys through a formation checklist to determine where, how, and in what state to incorporate. We will highlight partnerships, LLCs, corporations, and how to convert a registered entity along with the filing documents you will need, such as bylaws, operating agreements, and a certificate of incorporation.
We will cover the following key agreements: Stock Purchase Agreements/Stock Certificates, Indemnification Agreements, Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement, Buy/Sell, and more!
Please email AJUCHAWSKI@DADELEGALAID.ORG with any questions.
Meet the attorneys – http://www.rkelawgroup.com/Attorneys
RSVP at http://prosimity.com/events/102/ and start networking before the event starts.
Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach Swim and Resort Collections
July 16-19TH, 2014
SLS Hotel
1701 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Potential guests do need to officially rsvp at EventBrite
Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrates its 27th Season!
As with every year, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, will fuse music and fashion like no other city in the world does!
FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a four day/evening long event that provide an intelligent, innovative platform for progressive and established designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers. The shows are geared towards designer diffusion collections and innovative lifestyle brands.
As with every season, since the inception of Funkshion, We allow the general public to attend free of charge. First 100 people to rsvp – per show.
Wednesday July 16th:
9:00pm – Peroni Emerging Designer Series presented by Fashion Group Int’l. Presenting ten finalists showcasing their Italian inspired designs
RSVP: funkshionfw.eventbrite.com
10:00pm – Kim Ngyuen Winner 2013
RSVP: funkshionfw.eventbrite.com
Thursday July 17th:
9:00pm – Barraca Chic
10:00pm – After Party hosted by F Vodka
RSVP: funkshionfw.eventbrite.com
Friday July 18th:
9:00pm -Cosmopolitan Summer Splash
Inca, Eberjey, Zingara, Maya, Sinesia Karol
(not open to public, MEDIA ONLY)
Saturday July 19th:
9:00pm – OMG Miami Swimwear
10:00pm Soah Swim
11:00pm – Afterparty hosted by F Vodka
RSVP: funkshionfw.eventbrite.com
Twitter – @FunkshionFW
Facebook – www.facebook.com/funkshionfw
Peroni, jetBlue, Makeup by Aileen, Junior & Hatter Hair Salon, FGI, F VODKA and Chavely Life Style
SUSHISAMBA & A Movie at Coral Gables Art Cinema – July 22
Tuesday, 07/22/2014 – 07/22/2014 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SUSHISAMBA
180 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: $35
SUSHISAMBA Coral Gables and Coral Gables Art Cinema are teaming up to present a new monthly series: SAMBA & A MOVIE. Come enjoy a 3-course prix-fixe dinner from a special menu each month, inspired by a feature film on view at the celebrated and neighboring art house. A Wolf at the Door, one of the best Brazilian films of the year, will be playing Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. It’s dinner and a movie for only $35. Purchase your ticket at www.gablescinema.com and call the SUSHISAMBA location to make your reservations before or after the film.
A Toast to Pisco for Peruvian Independence – July 28 at SUSHISAMBA
Monday, 07/28/2014 – 07/28/2014 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
SUSHISAMBA
600 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:
Conjuring Peruvian pride at SUSHISAMBA, come join the Miami Beach or Coral Gables location on Monday, July 28 for an all-day Peruvian Independence Day celebration. Toast with cocktails inspired by Peru’s national spirit Pisco, and feast on complimentary seviche with any purchase of a featured $9 drink (available at the bar & lounge only). Seviche dishes will also be available to be ordered a la carte.
The Future of Twitter & Vine – discussion with @FashionWeekNYC
Friday, July 18, 10:00am
Eden Roc ELLE Spa Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
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Join us for an interactive discussion at the Eden Roc’s “ELLE Spa” upper deck, we’ll have breakfast “lite-bites” and a few morning drinks during the MBSWIM Friday Morning hours, after that, the hotel amenities are available to you to use and enjoy for the remainder of the day, if you choose ..
With 7 years of experience in the retail sector as a consultant for Jennifer Black & Associates. Nathan checks the shopping malls every weekend and the pulse of the everyday consumer, Overall weekly promotions, Mall traffic and collect social data that is applied to same store sales and forward looking earnings on wall street.
With an additional 5 Years experience in the social media Industry, Nathan is a Tweetologist that Leads the Voice and direction for the @FashionWeekNYC Twitter Account and through the combination of capturing and sharing relevant content the @FashionWeekNYC Twitter Account has grown to over 245,000 Followers.
Focusing on relevant content has drove measurable Interactions and Engagement for brands in the fashion and entertainment arena.
Spring 2014 Fashion Week the @FashionWeekNYC Twitter account was the highest engaged Twitter account beating out WWD, Style.com and Vogue. Fall 2014 Fashion Week @FashionWeekNYC recorded over 10,000 plus re-tweets organically & a whopping 25,000 plus Interactions.
In addition to a powerful twitter account his insights on the future of the “VINE” platform are extremely powerful, with real-time examples of brands and individuals that are receiving “millions” of “LOOPS” and are expanding above and beyond the power of youtube.
This is a great opportunity to discuss social, enjoy a Miami Beach classic location and take advantage of an enjoyable SwimWeek event!
Please RSVP at your earliest opportunity and if you have any questions, feel free to call your group organizer at anytime: 305-710-2273.
Bio
Sofy Encanto is the lead singer and songwriter for the Miami Based band Elastic Bond.
Who has been your most influential mentor?
My mom
How did you get to where you are today?
It starts with knowing what makes you happy and following the path of your heart, then a lot of hard work, trial and error with determination, and definitely a little help from my friends…. and family. Also knowing that this is a continuous cycle.
How did you get to be a community leader?
I was never intended to be a community leader, but I do like to stand up for what I believe in, regardless of what society is trying to mold you to believe, and when you live by that principle it seems you end up living a lifestyle with substance and some people might admire that because it either takes a lot of courage or a lot of cluelessness.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see my self in a happy place where I have made significant moral and musical contributions to my community and perhaps the world.
What about this city inspires you?
The beach, the sun and the passion of the people.
What is your favorite thing about Miami?
The Ocean and being close to my family.
Finish these sentences:
Miami should be… open 24 hours
Miami could be… open 24 hours
Miami wants to be… open 24 hours
Miami needs… more farms and recreational programs in public schools.
Spice Up Your Practice with Dharma Mittra Style
Saturday, 07/26/2014 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Rina Yoga in The Roads
1250 SW Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33145
Webpage Link
Cost: $45 at the door, $35 Early Bird
This is a two-hour class designed to deepen the practice based on Sri Dharma Mittra style and teachings.
Radha will guide you mindfully into more advanced variations of poses you may already be familiar with.
This intermediate practice is designed for those wishing to advance through the progressively challenging asana practices. This practice finishes with breathing exercises, a deep relaxation and a guided meditation in order to increase balance, peace, and bring a deep sense of calm and invigorating energy to all students.
For more information: rosa@rinayoga.com
Massage Therapy Seminar
Sunday, 07/21/2014 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beauty Schools of America – Hialeah campus
1060 W 49 Street,
Miami, Florida 33012
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Beauty Schools of America’s Massage Therapy Program invites general public to free seminar!
Monday, July 21, 2014
11:00AM — 12:00PM
Hialeah Campus: 1060 W 49 STREET, Hialeah, Florida, 33012
with Special Guest:
Orlando Bueno, orlandobueno.com
Master Behavior Therapist; Hypnologist:
A free seminar that will highlight skills to increase memory,visualization vs. fear, and energy work.
Art Exhibit: L’éléphant dans la Salle (The elephant in the room)
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 08/09/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
1310 Gallery – Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
1310 SW 2nd Court,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE
Featuring Provocative Art of the Unspoken.
Event hashtags: #lelephantartexhibit #whatsyourelephant
JOIN US! Exhibit opens Saturday July 19, 2014 7pm-11pm
L’éléphant dans la Salle- (The Elephant in the Room) is an idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored, or otherwise unaddressed. The purpose of this exhibit is to provide a safe place for issues and topics that are normally hidden from public view.
Through visual and performance art, the artists participating in this event will share secrets and taboos, discussing openly to find solutions for our own individual and collective emancipation. Viewers are invited to enter the ‘Confessional’, an interactive safe space installation to share their ‘elephant’.
L’elephant dans La Salle will be hosted by 2 of 1310 Gallery resident artist Niki Lopez (visual artist & designer), and Alana DaCosta, (singer/songwriter).
L’éléphant dans la Salle:
Art + Performance + Community Outreach
Featured artists include: Beatrice McClelland, Louis Davis, Judy Leeson Polstra, Allison Kotzig, Kimberly Heise, Sonia Baez-Hernandez, T.J. Brow, Niki Lopez, Alana DaCosta, Omilani , Klodi Lemoine, Gregory Dirr, Corbett Fogue, and Michael D. Colanero (of Uncommon Gallery with photo series .. Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project.
Opening night performance include: Chaos Theory, DJ Onestar, Alana DaCosta, Maru, DaDa National Poetry Slam Team and Melissa ‘Moonchild’ Stokes.
Lopez and DaCosta will collaborate with a licensed therapist to facilitate a workshop called “What’s Your Elephant”, where youth and adult participants can work in a safe space to own the secrets they keep. “The obvious is oftentimes ignored and swept under the rug. Some may chose to never understand it,†says DaCosta. “Yet, we all have the power of choice to free ourselves of whatever makes us uncomfortable.â€
“It’s about acknowledging it, owning it, so that it doesn’t define you.†Says Lopez, an artist with her own elephant that will be revealed at the exhibit.
Lopez & DaCosta asks the public to participate by submitting their unspoken truth AND use the hashtag #whatsyourelephant on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram to submit their unspoken truth.
The curators will also partner with local lawyers Ghenete Wright Muir, PJ Hitchins and Shenika “Nik” Harris, who are hosting “Thou Art Woman,” a poetry centered evening celebrating the diversity of women.
Community partners include: Community Partners: Drag It Out-(501c3), 2014 DaDa National Poetry Slam Team , Boys & Girls Club, and private donors.
1310 Gallery is an artist-run collective that offers over 2400 square feet of exhibition space split into 3 levels, and housed within ArtSpace’s live/work facility, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts. 1310 Gallery rotates art exhibitions monthly and also hosts performances and workshops. 2013 Broward New Times “Best Art Gallery of the Yearâ€. The gallery is open by appointment in addition to the Opening & Closing receptions. For further information please call 305-975-6262.
Meet M. Steves skincare at happy hour
Thursday, 07/24/2014 – 07/24/2014 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Living Room Bar
2201 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33119
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Learn about the latest beauty trends from a beauty entrepreneur and see how beauty can empower you!
Thursday, July 24th
4-7pm
Living Room Bar at W Hotel South Beach
2201 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Share a complimentary glass of wine with Mally Steves Chakola, Founder of M. Steves skincare and enjoy a free skincare sample! No cost to attend! Early birds are welcome to this free event!
RSVP by calling 888.533.4449 or emailing info@msteves.com
Call To All Artist Open call to Performing Arts Conservatory Fall 2014
Wednesday, 08/13/2014 – 08/13/2014 05:30 pm – 08:30 am
Teatro Prometeo
300 ne second avenue,
miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $15
Prometeo Theatre is a true cultural treasure, having produced and presented over one-hundred productions, as well as educating actors and contributing to the transformation of the Spanish theatre scene in the country. Teatro Prometeo’s is the product of the artistic vision of Teresa MarÃa Rojas and the pedagogical vision of Miami-Dade College President Eduardo Padrón. Throughout the years, Prometeo has featured many Miami and U.S. premieres of local and international playwrights. It has also carried out programs specifically for all audiences and ventured into performances in non-traditional theater spaces such as community centers, the street, and public transportation. Teatro Prometeo is currently helmed by director Joann Maria Yarrow, who took over the reins and created a Professional Acting Conservatory with the mission of providing actor training in Spanish as one could receive in English. She instantly toured Prometeo productions to Latin America, where they have performed in the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Ecuador as well as to festivals in Boston, colleges in New York and conferences in Los Angeles.
Dr. Camilo Cruz – Arquitectura del Éxito
Wednesday, 07/23/2014 – 08:00 pm –
Books and Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
More Info Link
Cost: Free
El éxito de cualquier negocio es simplemente el reflejo de el éxito, actitud y liderazgo de las personas que lo conforman. Basado en esta premisa, este libro nos plantea un gran interrogante: ¿Es posible desarrollar un plan de éxito para nuestro proyecto de vida empleando la misma metodologÃa que utilizarÃa un arquitecto para trazar los planos de un edificio? El Dr. Camilo Cruz no sólo cree que es posible y beneficioso diseñarlo, sino que en esta nueva obra nos enseña cómo hacerlo.
Sweat USA
Saturday, 10/11/2014 – 10/12/2014 07:00 am – 04:00 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost: $19 and up
SweatUSA is multi-day celebrity fitness and nutrition festival. This property is the most dynamic health and wellness expo in the country and provides attendees with access to the top fitness and nutrition resources.
Fitness enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet their fitness idols such as the creator of Insanity, Shaun T, and share this ultimate workout weekend with like-minded fitness fanatics. Registrants will have the chance to participate in different classes and experiences including spin, yoga, kick boxing, dancing, aerobics and health and wellness seminars.
Of Days Past at Cocktail Collection
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 07:00 pm – 02:00 am
Cocktail Collection
626 S. Miami Ave,
miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: free entry
Cocktails. Culture.
Stefanie Caro will be be having her first Solo Show @ Miami’s oldest bar, Cocktail Collection for the last two weeks of July.
Opening Night is  July 17th @ 7PM!
Come hang and check out some classic works, as well as a few new ones. She will also be live painting throughout the night. Drink specials and a cool hip place to yak the night away.
For more information on Cocktail Collection, check out this link:
Celebrate Kids Week at Southland Mall
Monday, 07/21/2014 – 07/26/2014 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Southland Mall
20505 SOUTH DIXIE HWY,
MIAMI, Florida 33189
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE
Southland Mall’s annual kids’ convention runs from July 21st through July 26th!
Join us this summer for a fun week of FREE entertainment, educational fun, and interactive games for the entire family!
Featuring activities from the Miami Children’s Museum, Zoo Miami, Miami Heat, Superstar Productions, Buffalo Wild Wings and more!
For more information, visit www.mysouthlandmall.com
or call 305-232-6200.
#6WordsMiamiEdition
Thursday, 07/24/2014 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
R House | Wynwood Restaurant, Bar and Gallery
2727 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami,
2727 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Join Miami Book Fair International @ R House for this FREE happy hour and write your Miami-Influenced six-word story.
Write a story. Have a drink. Write a better story.
Contact Information: The Center for Literature & Theatre @ MDC
email: Lmendez@mdc.edu
305-237-3023
SUSHISAMBA Sushi & Sake 1001
Tuesday, 07/29/2014 – 07/29/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
SUSHISAMBA
180 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: $85
Sushi & Sake 101 is a two-part class that is part sake tasting, part sushi-making. The first half introduces essential sake facts and its history, while the second half is a hands-on sushi making tutorial with the head sushi chef. Classes are intimate with no more than 25 guests.
Summer’s in Miami can be brutal, but don’t let that hot Miami air stop you from enjoying the beautiful art this lovely city has to offer. This summer take a trip over to the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science for the Under the Sea Underwater Exhibition. Â The underwater exhibit will be open through August on Saturday’s and Sundays from 10am to 6pm. Â The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science will host 26 images from 2013-2014 annual underwater photography contest, presented by The University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Â
What makes The Annual Underwater Photography Contest unique is that is is open only to amateur photographers who earn less than 20 percent of their income from photography. Â The contest is for images shot all around the world and are judged based on five categories, Macro, Fish or Marine Animal Portrait, Wide Angle and Best University of Miami Student Photograph.
Take a break from your usual weekend plans and immerse yourself in an underwater paradise at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum. Don’t miss your chance to see the creatures of the sea captured by up and coming photographers!
Know of any upcoming art exhibits in Miami? Tweet us at @Loop305 with the hash tag #PublicArtWednesday
-Samantha Wagner
Days of Past: SOLO Show @ Cocktail Collection Featuring the Work of Fanni C
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 07/31/2014 07:00 pm – 02:00 am
Cocktail Collection
626 S Miami Ave,
Downtown Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Cocktails. Culture.
Ill be having my first Solo Show @ Miami’s oldest bar, Cocktail Collection for the last two weeks of July.
Opening Night is THIS THURSDAY, July 17th @ 7PM!
Come hang and check out some classic works, as well as a few new ones. Ill also be live painting periodcally throughout the month on either Thurs, Fris, or Sats. Drink specals and a cool hip place to yak the night away.
The Cocktail Collection at Tobacco Road
626 S. Miami Ave.
Life Is Art  presents Art/Work Connections #21: Understanding Grants for Artist with Joshua Kingston at Eleazar Delgado Studio Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month we covered  Understanding Grants for Artist.
About Joshua Kingston:
Joshua Kingston was raised in a military family, moving often and quickly learned to adapt and connect with people. He studied Theater, Music and Literature in college and has worked as a Vet Tech and a Software Developer before settling in to his true calling, writing. Always feeling the need to have more knowledge, he went back to school to obtain a Masters in Theology.
Today, he writes helps artists verbalize their art into statements and galleries develop catalog material while his passion is the challenge of grant writing for both individual artists, projects, and small/mid-sized Arts organizations.
About Eleazar Delgado Studio:
Originally conceived at our home, Eleazar Delgado Studio has always been the artist’s creative space. The idea grew into a gathering place for our friends, mostly artists in their own rights, to showcase their current work and preview concepts. We made it official in 2010 when we opened a public space in Wynwood. Today in addition to being Eleazar’s personal art studio, we host local talents and leaders who need a professional environment to showcase, educate, and enrich the community at large.
About the Art/Work Connections Program
The Art/Work Connections program is a monthly series of business seminars held at galleries and art spaces around South Florida targeted at artists and those working in the arts. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from them. Business professionals are brought in to cover a wide variety of topics including health care, financial planning, contract negotiation, copyright law, portfolio development, social media, marketing and much more.
About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.
Next month Art/Work Connections on Contract Negotiation with RKE Law Group is August 12 at Kroma so save the date!
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So You Think You Can Paint at Viophilia
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 07/20/2014 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
Viophilia
164 N.W. 20st Unit #101,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
A free event held at Viophilia on Saturday, July 19th 2014 for artists and creatives of all ages and mediums to come together and paint the night away. We set up the perfect environment to generate collaborative work by hanging large scale wood panels and canvases around the room and then covering the floors and walls for easy cleanup. Supply stations are set up with paints, brushes, water, palettes, and paper towels for artists to use throughout the evening.
The goal is to make connections and bonds within the creative community through synergetic expression. Throughout the evening, masters mix with amateurs, curators blend with observers and even non-artists are inspired to participate. By breaking down the individual roles of artist, spectator and consumer the environment influences the final work through a collaborative experience.
Video of last years event
La vuelta al mundo de Julio Cortázar – Luis Yslas
Wednesday, 07/30/2014 – 08/02/2014 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Books and Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
More Info Link
Cost: $100
El Grupo de Lectura en Español presenta un curso especial en Books & Books dictado por Luis Yslas Prado sobre la vuelta al mundo de Julio Cortázar. Compuesto de 4 sesiones, el curso se ofrece como una suerte de recorrido por las facetas más representativas de la obra del autor argentino.
Sesiones:
1. mi̩rcoles 30 de julio, 6:30 Р9:30 pm
2. jueves 31 de julio, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
3. viernes 1o de agosto, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
4. sábado 2 de agosto, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
El costo del curso será de $100.
Over the Edge Miami Meet and Greet
Saturday, 08/02/2014 – 08/02/2014 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Fortom Gallery
250 NW ​2​3RD ST.,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
The Miami Children’s Initiative (MCI) will serve as host to a Wynwood-based, Over the Edge Miami Meet and Greet pre-event to connect and celebrate existing Sponsors and Edgers as well as recruit potential participants and supporters. Capturing the children and “hope†of Liberty City, the event will feature a photograph series by photojournalist, Michael Marko. A portion of the proceeds on all sales go to MCI.
Teatro Prometeo invites you to a Reading of Las 3 Marias as part of the South Florida Theatre League Readings
Monday, 07/28/2014 – 07/28/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Prometeo Theatre
300 ne 2nd avenue,
miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: 0
Three lifelong Latina girlfriends meet for a quiet celebration. But with these three, nothing is ever low-key. After two shattering revelations, they learn how the bond that binds them may also break them apart. A satire questioning what it means to be Latina in the U.S. And there are no easy answers.
Master Puppetry Workshop with Jim Hammond
Monday, 07/28/2014 – 07/31/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Koubek Center
2705 sw 3 street,
Miami, Florida 33135
Webpage Link
Cost: 400
A two week intensive workshop that covers puppet theatre and culture, puppet performance, character and story development and play writing for the puppet theatre.
Master Puppetry Workshop with Jim Hammond
Monday, 07/21/2014 – 07/24/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Koubek Center
2705 sw 3 street,
Miami, Florida 33135
Webpage Link
Cost: 400
A two week intensive workshop that covers puppet theatre and culture, puppet performance, character and story development and play writing for the puppet theatre.
StyleLuxe Beauty & Fashion “Expo”
Sunday, 09/21/2014 – 03:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Davie Police Athletic League
4300 S.W. 57th Terrace,
Davie, Florida 33314
Webpage Link
Cost: free
SPONSORED BY THE WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC.
Come mix,mingle sip &; shop at the StyleLuxe Beauty & Fashion “Expo” Come join us with an afternoon of ….. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Giveaways and raffle’s Fashion shows
Make up demonstration
DJ Entertainment
Hair demonstration
Photographer on site
Food for purchase
Vendors providing beauty fashion and health & wellness & MORE!!!
This event is sponsored by the Women In Distress Organization donations are gladly appreciated as 100% proceeds will be given to the women in distress ……..LOOKING FOR VENDORS………. For more info please email StyleLuxemixer@lycos.com
All ages invited
Enter your chance to win some great prizes!!!!
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun this Friday at Penthouse 50 – Fifty Ultra Lounge
Friday, 07/18/2014 – 07/19/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
Fifty Ultra Lounge
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List from 10pm-12am
On VIP list: Complimentary Admission for Gentlemen until 12am
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Fifty stories up, FIFTY reigns as Icon Brickell’s most exclusive lookout point: a spectacular, Asian-inflected private pool and lounge atop the hotel tower. Open Thursday through Saturday evenings, FIFTY is the ultimate downtown gathering spot for locals and guests alike to enjoy cocktails before or after dinner at Viceroy Miami’s spectacular restaurant, Eos, or as a prelude to a night on the town. Late night, the rooftop lounge plays host to an international who’s who, featuring a rotating roster of some of Miami’s top DJs and an ambiance that’s chic, sexy and quintessentially Miami.
FIFTY’s stunning interiors are layered with grained marbles and woods, Japanese woodblock-inspired prints and plants, with salt air and fresh floral blossoms scenting the sky-high atmosphere. From nearly every angle, the boundless view of Biscayne Bay below underlines FIFTY’s unparalleled perspective atop Viceroy Miami.
Social Fridays at Batch
Friday, 07/18/2014 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Batch Gastro Pub
30 SW 12 ST,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:
Social Fridays at Batch Gastro Pub
Come enjoy an interactive happy hour experience at your neighborhood gastropub!
Check-in at Batch and hashtag BatchMiami!
Beck’s Beer 2014 Live Beyond Labels at The Electric Pickle Company on Wednesday, July 8, 2014
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Tech Cocktail’s Miami Startup Mixology Book Launch Celebration at The Stage on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. We enjoyed a special Tech Cocktail Sessions event with the book launch of Startup Mixology, by Tech Cocktail’s Founder and CEO, Frank Gruber. Â
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Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce World Cup Match Business Card Exchange on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.  A welcome complimentary drink courtesy of Ron Barcelo.  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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You only get one chance to make a first impression and Toro Toro at the Intercontinental Hotel floored us in all respects. We were joined by Maria the Foodaholic for a remarkable dining experience at this stunning locale. She co-authored this review with us.
From the moment we stepped into the lobby, we were taken aback by the gorgeous beige marble décor lining the walls, and the captivating neon lights around vivid color changing screens. The gargantuan marble sculpture in the middle of the lobby conveyed a sense of historic grandeur balanced against the modern Miami flashing neon screens connecting the second and third floors. It was truly a seductive entryway to an amazing, yet under-the-radar restaurant.
The resplendent allure continued with dark brick wooden tables inside Toro Toro and the beautiful supple oak colored leather booths. Rustic lanterns hung from the ceiling contrasting majestically against the red candles on the table. An artistic tree branch hung from the ceiling, seemingly crowning the robust red and white flowers below, adding vibrancy to the unique décor. Continue reading “Toro Toro Miami Review”
The University of Miami recently sold 88 acres of rockland, which contains a variety of plants animals and insects found in no other place. The University of Miami sold one of the world’s rarest forests to a Palm Beach County developer who has plans of turning it into a Walmart, an LA Fitness, Chik-fil-A, Chili’s, around 900 apartments and a 158,000-sqaure-foot box store.
Developers have agreed to set aside 40 acres of preserved land of the 88 that were purchased. This leaves less than 2 percent of the vast savanna that once covered South Florida’s ridge left remaining. Attorney Dennis Olle, board member of Tropical Audubon and the North American Butterfly Association was quoted saying, “You wonder how things end up being endangered? This is how. This is bad policy and bad enforcement. And shame on UM.â€
The news of these recent plans to develop the endangered land into shopping centers and apartment complexes has left many Miami residents and environmentalists questioning the integrity of the University choosing to sell the land.
How do the residents of Miami feel about these new plans? Â Let us know on Twitter at @Loop305 with the hash tag #TalkAboutitTuesday
Fashion+Art+Music+Peace In Congo
Sunday, July 20th at 9PM
Delano
1685 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
2014 Summer Breast Cancer Awareness
Sunday, 07/01/2014 – 09/01/2014 07:00 am –
The Women’s Breast Health Initiative
14125 NW 80th Avenue,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33016
Webpage Link
Cost:
2014 Summer Breast Cancer Awareness- Call WBHI for your annual mammogram
Although October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the disease affects women all year round. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and nearly 40, 000 die each year. The Women’s Breast Health Initiative, Florida Affiliate (WBHI) built its success on the fact that early detection saves lives and has a summer breast cancer awareness campaign offering life-saving mammograms to women in Miami-Dade and South Broward counties. Call The Women’s Breast Health Initiative at (305) 825-4081 to make an appointment today.
Mammograms are recommended for women each year starting at age 40. By calling (305) 825-4081 for an annual mammogram, qualifying women will be provided with screening performed by collaborating hospital and medical partners. If you haven’t received your mammogram this year, give them a call today!
This summer breast cancer awareness campaign is sponsored by the Women’s Breast Health Initiative, Florida Affiliate, a nonprofit organization that provides critical information and screenings to women in South Florida. Dedicated to fighting breast cancer as a deadly disease, WBHI empowers at-risk women to beat breast cancer through targeted door to door outreach, referrals, screening and/or treatment. This organization believes that all women should benefit from the prevention and early detection of breast cancer, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information, visit www.flbreasthealth.com.
The Dangerous Games of Fantasy
Tuesday, 09/23/2014 – 07:00 pm –
FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus “Green Library 220”
11200 SW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33174
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE
The acclaimed Cuban-American writer DaÃna Chaviano will show that fantasy can be a socially subservise and personally risky tool.
Revisiting the Balsero Crisis and its Aftermath Twenty Years Later: A Symposium
Thursday, 09/04/2014 – 02:00 pm –
FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus “Graham Center (GC)”
11200 SW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33174
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE
The twentieth anniversary of the “balsero” crisis is a propitious occasion to reexamine several key issues raised by the contemporary Cuban diaspora. The Cuban Research Institute has invited a distinguished group of scholars, artists, and professionals who were directly involved with this crisis.
Rejoice! Miami Swim Week is finally upon us and our favorite swim and resort designers are ready to wow us with their new collections. Among them is Cristy Rice of “Real Housewives of Miami” fame who will unveil the latest collection for her swimwear line Cuban Rice: “Jewels”. The collection will expand upon the line’s signature rich colors, sexy styles, and fun prints to include styles in crochet, macramé, pastels, exotic animal prints, and jewels – everything Miami needs to make this summer endless.
Be the first to preview “Jewels” this Miami Swim Week at MIAMI Magazine’s Splashion, Nikki Beach’s What Women Want: SPF Swim Week, or at Swim Show‘s Booth #1776 in the Miami Beach Convention Center. In the interim, channel the island vibes that inspire Cristy with our photos of Cuban Rice‘s reversible Gypsy Gypsy bikini in action at Shadow Point, a historic Key Largo vacation home.
Continue reading “#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – Cuban Rice at Miami Swim Week”
Wynwood Kitchen and Bar has launched a European summer tasting menu. We swung by to try the Spanish menu last month. Currently, they are serving German dishes, and will serve Portugal treats in August.
The Duck Prosciutto was a brand new flavor for us.  When the salty, bacon like duck meat was combined with the San Simon and Tetilla cheese and the crunchy toast it was delightful. The Quince paste jam (similar to guava) tied everything together splendidly. The sweet sauce was a nice contrast to the savory duck and cheeses.
The Stuffed Piquillo Peppers were a tasty beautiful plate.  It was comprised of crabmeat, Manchego cheese with a aji amarillo sauce.The Manchego melded with the crab giving it a creamy consistency. The aji amarillo sauce had some heat, so don’t douse the pepper in it if you are spice adverse. Continue reading “Summer Dining Series at Wynwood Kitchen and Bar”
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Event
August 13, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Miami Center for Architecture & Design
100 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
Register Online
Are you an Artist, Creative or Arts Executive with a legal question? We have Attorneys ready to help! Calling all creatives for an evening dedicated to getting you the legal advice you need. Mix and mingle with the legal & creative community.
One to One Consultations:
Intellectual, Property Copyright, Trademark, Contracts, Licensing Agreements, Unfair Use Bylaws & Articles, Starting a NonProfit l 501(c)3
Who Should Attend:
Artists, Cultural Organizations, Film, Writers, Composers, Playwrights, Architects, Actors, Graphic Designers, Choreographers, Dancers, Digital Designers, Musicians, Techies and Creatives
Salsa Bachata Thursday at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 07/18/2014 09:00 pm – 02:30 am
Moca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th St,
Miami, Florida 33160-2141
Webpage Link
Cost: $5
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 Gonzalez and Guest DJZ!!!
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 $5!
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! @Martini Bar Gulfstream Park!d
Wednesday, 07/16/2014 – 07/17/2014 09:00 pm – 02:30 am
Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park
601 Silks rd STE 2497,
Hallandale, Florida 33009
Webpage Link
Cost: $5
A Power Pack Collaboration With Your Host …
Nelson Fritz aka “Negro Fino Production” 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!!!
Elastic Bond is a Miami based group of new generation multicultural Latinos, who incorporate music from the past in order to make music for the future. Their music has been described as alternative combined with an urban edge and a tropical twist. The band was created while doing a project for Venezuelan producer Andres Ponce. Andres met singer/songwriter Sofy Encato through mutual friends in 2004. They began collaborating and started working on tracks together which eventually led to the creation of Elastic Bond.
In 2006 Elastic Bond released an independent album called, “Madrugada.†The album has been described as a lounge electronica sound, which showcases Ponce’s instrumentals, Encanto’s vocals and features guest musicians from the Miami music scene. Not long after the release of this album Elastic Bond was performing all over town.  They collaborated with the guitar sounds of Buffalo Brown and David Burgos on the trumpet. In 2007 they released their second independent album called, “Excursion,†which featured artists such as, “Orion†and Livan Hernandez.
Their latest album, “REAL†is based on well-crafted pop songs with catchy melodies. The album has a unique style of urban tropical funk which is sung in English and Spanish.
Check out the music of Elastic Bond: Here!
For more information regarding Elastic Bond follow them on Twitter and like them on Facebook!
Who are your favorite Miami based artists? Let us know on Twitter at @Loop305 with the hash tag #MusicMonday
-Samantha Wagner
Coffee Talk series in Broward
Wednesday, 07/23/2014 – 08:30 am – 10:00 am
Jet Runway Cafe
5540 NW 21st Terrace,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
More Info Link
Cost:
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.
Discussion Topic:
Led By Kuky Salazar
President, Private Jet Services
“Never be Afraid of the 800 LB Gorilla.Best Sales Tactics; Qualifying, Prospecting & Closing.”
Location:
Jet Runway Cafe
5540 NW 21st Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Parking:
Open Parking
Lot is located directly in front of the cafe
rsvp: kdoyle@commonwealthinstitute.org
Presented by: The Commonwealth Institute
Salon Allure Swim Collections
July 18, 2014
8:00pm- Cocktails (Pool Side)
9:00pm- Fashion Show (Pool Side)
W Hotel South Beach
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Registration Required
Join us for an exclusive engagement with Super Models: Kate Bock, Anastasia Ashley, and Brittany Oldehoff to preview the 2015 Salon Allure Swim Collections!
Universe Miami’s Industry Night – Tosh Alexander Video Release Party
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
Will Call
700 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Universe Miami’s Industry Night – Tosh Alexander Video Release Party
Hosted by Multi Platinum Selling Producers Cool & Dre and Carlito from the legendary Terror Squad.
Thursday July 17, 2014 at Will Call Miami – 700 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132.
***Arrive early, so you don’t miss anything…
Universe Miami – http://universemiami.com/
and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Universe-Miami/117557311664094 including it’s CEO and Co-Owner DJ Radamas, Miami’s well known, respected and premier DJ, Co-Owner Carlito of the legendary Terror Squad, as well as Universe Miami’s cast of talented show host and other team members, are hosting a weekly Industry Night event, which will be streamed online = GLOBAL EXPOSURE, Thursdays at Will Call Miami. YOU are welcome, invited and encouraged to join us as often as possible!!
Our Industry Night provides a comfortable atmosphere to socialize, network, self-promote, idea-share, entertain, be entertained, hear great music, dance, watch cool videos, unwind, relax, eat, drink, have fun and more.
Universe Network Television, our parent company, is a globally growing reality, with a celebrity component, including some in our ownership hierarchy. Local music celebs have already agreed to be involved, host, appear and perform, as the event grows and stabilizes.
We welcome and invite ‘high quality’ local artist of all genres, to showcase/perform. These are not paid performances. These are OPPORTUNITIES to be seen and heard, to have that all-important stage and audience.
Be a part of BUILDING something cool and long overdue in Miami.
Yours musically and creatively,
Jeff Durand – TEAM Member Universe Network Television
http://jeffdurand.net/
Sinister Miami The Black Friday Sessions
Saturday, 07/26/2014 – 07/27/2014 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
Eros Lounge Miami
8201 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: free before 11pm/ $5 after
Sinister Miami is back “JULY 26TH” with resident Dj Deadhead & for one night only in Miami special guests “Black Friday” (Dj Linder Smash & Kaos). Don’t miss out on this special event “The Black Friday Sessions”. Be part of the new era of darkness in subculture life. Come enjoy a night of underground sounds and dance with the devil all night long.
Resident DJ & Host: DeadHead (Cyberia/Legion/BlackBlood)
Guest Dj’s: Linder Smash (Fetish Factory/Black Friday) & Kaos (Fetish Factory/Black Friday)
Spinning the best in EBM – Industrial – Electronica – Dark Wave – Cold Wave – Rhythmic Noise
21+ Free before 11 / $ 5 after.
Free secure parking
Outdoor patio
A guest article by Jonathan Rose
For The Mayor and The Commission of Miami-Dade County:
“And even should the cloud of barbarism and despotism again obscure the science
and libraries of Europe, this country remains to preserve and restore light and liberty to them. . . .” [emphasis added]
Letter to John Adams
[September 12, 1821]
From an essay by Gautam Patel (lawyer from India) Public Libraries: The Soul of a Civilization
“[T] the heart of every city is defined by two things: the state of its public spaces, and the quality and condition of its public libraries. Indeed, a public library defines not only the city in which it sits, but the state of the society that created it. [emphasis added]
* * *
Public libraries represent an ideal, an idea of freedom and a commitment to its continuance. In modern times, perhaps the greatest commitment to public libraries (and, this cannot be coincidence either, university education) has been in America and England.
[emphasis added]
* * *
Cutting back on public spending on libraries is every bit as catastrophic and dangerous as burning or physical destruction, and far more insidious. [emphasis added]
* * *
But there is a deeper reason why we should all protest against the closures and cutbacks being forced on libraries. The loss of every library is not just the loss of a building or a warehouse of books. It represents a loss of knowledge, an abandonment of a commitment to education, growth, development and freedom. The loss of every library shrinks its society. Jorge Luis Borges imagined paradise to be “a kind of library”; great societies shave great public libraries, for nothing represents a more democratic commitment to the citizen than a public garden and a public library. [emphasis added]
[Entire article]
and:
“Google may save time. Libraries save minds. There can never be enough emphasis added to the statement ‘Libraries save minds.’ ” [emphasis added]
by Jonathan Rose – July 4, 2014
Culture in the City
Essensia Pre-Spice Summer Menu Release
Wednesday, 07/09/2014 – 07/31/2014 05:00 pm –
The Palms Hotel and Spa
3025 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33140
Webpage Link
Cost: $39
This summer before Miami opens its restaurant doors to celebrate Miami Spice month, Essensia of the Palms Hotel and Spa will be giving an exclusive sneak preview to their menu. With a variety of local and farm fresh ingredients Chef Julia and her team have put together a tantalizing menu for the pre-Miami spicers both experienced and non-experienced for $39.00 (not including gratuity and tax). Essensia provides flavorful and local food provided by South Florida.
thefood-e Happy Hour at Buns and Buns
Friday, 07/18/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Buns and Buns
5748 Sunset Drive,
Miami, Florida 33143
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
It brings us great pleasure to announce that we’ll be hosting the next happy hour with thefood-e.com!
Join us in South Miami on Friday, July 18th from 7-9 PM for bites and beverages including:
$3 Draft and select bottles of beer (because Jack Nicholson was right when he said, “Beer, it’s the best damn drink in the world”).
$6 Cocktails
– Sangria
– O’Pama
– Bunosa Mimosa
– Blueberry Cobbler
$4 Bites
– Mini Burger
fontina cheese / bacon / wilted watercress / special sauce
– Spinach Poofs
tahini / manchego cheese
– Truffled Cheese Fries
– Corn Fritter
beer batter / sumac / lime / garlic aioli
– Mini BBQ Pulled Pork Buns
cabbage slaw / pickled onions / aioli
– Hot Nutella Buns
chocolate / vanilla / raspberry-pomegranate sauce
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @BunsAndBuns #BiteMyBuns
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Twitter @thefoode
Instagram @thefood_e
Hyde Midtown debuts sales center with Ocean Drive Magazine
Friday, 06/27/2014 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Hyde Midtown Suites and Condos Sales Gallery
3401 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: By Invitation Only
The Related Group and Ocean Drive Magazine, along with artist, Peter Max hosted a special unveiling of the magazine’s Peter Max-created May/June issue cover at newly completed Hyde Midtown Suites and Condos sales gallery
The Related Group and Dezer Development along with Ocean Drive magazine celebrated the magazine’s exclusive May/June cover art with the iconic artist, Peter Max at the newly completed Hyde Midtown Suites and Condos sales center on Friday, June 27th. The original artwork – designed by Max depicts his unique perspective of South Beach’s iconic lifeguard stands, palm trees, art deco hotels, beach and sea in his signature cosmic landscape.
VIP’s and taste makers had the opportunity to enjoy a first look at Midtown Miami’s new mascot, the SLS Duck, which was relocated from Brickell and painted bubblegum pink and placed outside of the sales center. Guests also viewed exclusive original artwork designed by Max that serves as cover art for the magazine’s May/June issue and were able to bid on the original artwork on CharityBuzz.com, which has the artwork available until August 6th, with net proceeds benefiting The Humane Society of the United States. Additionally, 25 limited-edition posters of the magazine’s cover art are available as a gift with a $250 donation to The HSUS, by visiting their website, www.Humanesociety.org/petermaxart.
Hyde Midtown Suites and Condos will feature 60 hotel rooms and 410 luxury condominiums located at Midtown Ave. and 34th Street between Miami’s Design District and Downtown. Arquitectonica has designed the building and David Rockwell will finish the interiors with tech-minded, culturally fluent young professionals in mind. Hyde Midtown will also feature chic food and beverage outlets, a pool and expansive deck, spa and fitness center facilities, and meeting and event spaces. Condominium reservations are currently being accepted for the property, with the project slated to open in 2016. Sales are handled by Related Realty, in partnership with Fortune Development Sales.
Notable guests: Peter Max, renowned artist, Carlos Rosso, President of the condo division of The Related Group, Edgardo DeFortuna, President of Fortune International Realty, Jared Shapiro, Ocean Drive Editor in Chief
The Brickwall Sessions Comedy Showcase V
Sunday, 07/20/2014 – 07/20/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Moonchine Lounge
7100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: $5-$20
The Brickwall Sessions is a local project. It is South Florida + Miami’s underground comedy showcase. The best kept comedy secret. It won’t make headlines because you have to see it for yourself. Every month the show features some of the best working comics from our area and displays their polished talent in a one of a kind variety show including a live podcast where comics and audience members converse current events and pop stuff with satire and booze.
Every dollar we make from sales gets placed back into the project! Its really like a donation to make South Florida comedy happen!
Only $5 bucks online!
or
All you can drink from 8-10pm + admin for only $20 online!
Get your drink on 2-4-1 drinks from 7-8pm
Free Valet
Cozy Intimate Setting
Drink Specials all night
Exotic Asian Cuisine
Showcasing this month…
Chewie Cardozo
Chris Zee
John Wynn himself
& Dave Williamson
Hosted by Manny Garavito
This will be a variety show including:
Stand up Comedy
Live Podcast
Sketches on projector
Talk show
About the Venue:
Moonchine Lounge is a wonderfully curated, plush, inviting, decadent, yet laid back atmosphere, perfect for both intimate affairs and personal event celebrations.
The venue offers a variety of delicious Asian Cuisine from Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese dishes aswell as an entire of assortment of cocktails.
The Lounge is the Local Arts Undergrounds best kept secret that is rapidly becoming know a place to be among Miami creative elite. From Dance Parties to Comedy shows, Poetry reading to Rock N Roll revues, Burlesque to R&B, Moonchine has expression all over it.
Join us for a Sunday evening with friends and laughter!
July Sushi Tasting at Tsukuro
Tuesday, 07/15/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Tsukuro
225 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Webpage Link
Cost: $55.00
Part II of Tsukuro’s Sushi Menu Tasting, featuring a dozen of their latest Specialty Rolls, paired with a selection of fine wine. Featured Sushi Selections include: KC Roll, Mango Roll, Dancing Eel, Venetian Roll, Volcano Roll, Heart Breaker, Fire + Ice, Square Sushi, Bejeweled, Salmon Tempura, Vegetable Roll and Spicy Tuna. Featured Wines include Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, Josh Cellars Chardonnay, Murrieta’s Well’s “The Whip,” and Kunde Zinfandel.
This exclusive experience is limited to 16 guests. RSVP to Dine@TsukuroFL.com or Call 954-523-1407.
A Summer Soiree
Tuesday, 07/15/2014 – 09:00 pm –
Cavalli Miami
150 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:
Cavalli Restaurant and Lounge present “A Summer Soiree†during Miami Swim Week. Keva J and Ricki Brazil will be showcasing their summer lines during the upcoming show On Tuesday July, 15, 2014. The lounge will be open at 9:00pm. For more information: info@cavallimiami.com or 305.835.4191
World Cup Final Viewing Party at National Hotel Miami Beach All-You-Can-Eat BBQ and Live DJ Music
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $35 Adults / $15 Kids Under 12 $10 Signature Cocktails
Who/What: National Hotel Miami Beach will host an outdoor viewing party for the final game of World Cup Brazil, poolside in Aqua Bar & Grill’s bar area
When: Sunday, July 13, 2014
All-You-Can-Eat BBQ
3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Live DJ Music
5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Where: National Hotel Miami Beach
Aqua Bar & Grill
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 532-2311
Yoga Dinner
Wednesday, 07/09/2014 – 08/27/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
The Palms Hotel and Spa
3025 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33140
Webpage Link
Cost: $35-45
The Palms Hotel and Spa kicks in the mid-summer with the trifold event “Flourish.†This event includes an enlightening yoga class on the Palms’ beautiful and lush south lawn. Then Chef Julie Frans of the hotel restaurant Essensia, will provide a healthy and flavorful post-yoga meal. The entire packages in advance is $35, then $45 at the door, and $20 for kids ages 6-15. Valet parking is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Biking, walking, jogging, or carpooling is encouraged.
Purchase tickets in advance at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/753204.
For more information check: http://blog.thepalmshotel.com/food-beverage/find-your-center-every-wednesday-at-the-palms-hotel-spa/#sthash.7VPJTlv8.dpuf
The Rough Set Open Mic
Sunday, 07/16/2014 – 07/20/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Moonchine Lounge
7100 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
The headlines read Miami is the third least funniest city in the Nation.
Our rebuttal influenced the flyer for this event…
One of a kind Open Mic night…
Comedians hit the stage and polish their 5 minutes of stage time. The best performers are chosen by the audience and are given a brand new topic on the spot to make humorous for 2 min.
Prizes given throughout the night for participating audience members.
Free RSVP and get a Vodka Drink on us!
This is a Dinner Show!
Arrive early! Doors open at 7 and Happy Hour Two for 1 goes on until 8pm!
Also…
Purchase a ticket online for $10 and we will give you a $20 bar tab!
(Limit one per attendee. Redeemable only during showtime 7-10pm at the lounge. taxes and gratuity not included.)
Here at In The Loop, we know there are always places to be and events to attend. Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be†post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community and learn and commemorate some influential people and events around Miami! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @Loop305 using #WhereToBe hashtag!
7/11/14 7:00pm
Batch Gastro Pub
30 SW 12 ST
Brickell, Florida 33130
Batch Presents The Craft Cocktail
7/12/14 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Art Center Wynwood
149 NW 36 St
Miami FL 33127
Art Center Miami Art Exhibition Cocktail
7/13/14 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill
2440 West State Road
Dania Beach, Florida 33312
World Cup Final Watch Party
7/14/14 10:00pm
62 NE 14th St.
Miami, FL 33127
Mondaze DJs
7/15/14 9:00pm
Cavalli Lounge
150 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Pre Swim Week Party
7/16/14 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Serendipity 3 Miami
1102 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Paint Nite
7/17/14 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Bimini Boatyard
1555 SE 17th St.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Femfessionals July Signature Luncheon
Whether you are visiting Miami or whether you are a current resident, you MUST check out the absolutely stunning Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Vizcaya has been described as, “The finest private house ever built in America.†Vizcaya was built in the early 1900’s out of plants and materials native to Florida. In the restoration of Vizcaya a main goal was to blend a European style with American and give it a distinct Miami flair!
When checking out Vizcaya you can explore yourself with help of room labels and maps, or you can do the Vizcaya Audio Tour. Either way, you will like what you see in the breathtaking Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.
A great way to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather Miami has to offer while taking in some of the most beautiful sights!
Vizcaya is open every day from 9:30am-4:30pm with the exception of Tuesday! What are you waiting for?! Plan your day at Vizcaya today!
For pricing and ticket information: click here!Â
What’s your favorite museum in Miami? Let us know on Twitter at @Loop305 with the #PublicArtWednesday
-Samantha Wagner
Just Live To Host Summer Warehouse Sale
Saturday, 07/19/2014, 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Just Live Warehouse
1068 NW 1st Court,
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE
Shop the Label’s Styles for Men, Women and Children at Discount Prices of up to 60% off Retail
Stock up on summer styles at close out prices at the Just Live Summer Warehouse Sale. The Hallandale Beach-based performance and casual wear brand is pleased to present its biggest sale of the season featuring offerings from the latest lifestyle and performance lines along with one-of-a-kind, limited edition pieces.
South Florida shoppers are invited to attend the sale on Saturday July 19, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Just Live Warehouse (1068 NW 1st Court Hallandale Beach, FL 33009).
The warehouse sale will include apparel and accessory items for men, women and children such as both short and long sleeve t-shirts, lightweight zip-up hoodies, compression tops, running shorts, yoga wear, energy bands and other sporty accessories.
The first 50 customers are encouraged to use their creativity at the “Customize Your Own Just Live Tee†station.
Shoppers who “Like†the Just Live Brand page on Facebook will receive an additional 10% off.
National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille
Tuesday, 07/29/2014 – 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
BRIO Tuscan Grille
3101 PGA Blvd.,
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Webpage Link
Cost:
BRIO Tuscan Grille will celebrate National Lasagna Day, July 29, 2014, with full-sized portions of lasagna at lunch or dinner at half price. BRIO offers Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, oven-baked and layered with authentic Bolognese meat sauce, Alfredo sauce, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Normally priced at $18.15 for lunch and dinner, the full-sized portion only will be available all day on July 29 for $9.08.
National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille
Tuesday, 07/29/2014 – 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
BRIO Tuscan Grille
550 South Rosemary Ave.,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Webpage Link
Cost:
BRIO Tuscan Grille will celebrate National Lasagna Day, July 29, 2014, with full-sized portions of lasagna at lunch or dinner at half price. BRIO offers Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, oven-baked and layered with authentic Bolognese meat sauce, Alfredo sauce, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Normally priced at $18.15 for lunch and dinner, the full-sized portion only will be available all day on July 29 for $9.08.
National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille
Tuesday, 07/29/2014 – 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
BRIO Tuscan Grille
5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239,
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Webpage Link
Cost:
BRIO Tuscan Grille will celebrate National Lasagna Day, July 29, 2014, with full-sized portions of lasagna at lunch or dinner at half price. BRIO offers Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, oven-baked and layered with authentic Bolognese meat sauce, Alfredo sauce, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Normally priced at $18.15 for lunch and dinner, the full-sized portion only will be available all day on July 29 for $9.08.
National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille
Tuesday, 07/29/2014 – 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
BRIO Tuscan Grille
14576 SW 5th Street,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33082
Webpage Link
Cost:
BRIO Tuscan Grille will celebrate National Lasagna Day, July 29, 2014, with full-sized portions of lasagna at lunch or dinner at half price. BRIO offers Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, oven-baked and layered with authentic Bolognese meat sauce, Alfredo sauce, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Normally priced at $18.15 for lunch and dinner, the full-sized portion only will be available all day on July 29 for $9.08.
Association of Fundraising Professionals Miami Wynwood Art Crawl at The Bakehouse Art Complex on Thursday, July 10, 2014.  We enjoyed a wonderful evening of arts and networking featuring DJ Hank Justice, wine provided by Decopas, and catering from Premier Beverage Catering Services. Â
 Association of Fundraising Professionals Miami Chapter Diversity Statement: Diversity in fundraising – Diversity is the seeking and achieving of a broad representation of experiences, perspectives, opinions and cultures. Inclusiveness is an essential source of vitality and strength for the effective pursuit of an organization’s mission.
Batch Presents The Craft Cocktail Bar
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 07:00 pm –
Batch Gastro Pub
30 SW 12 ST,
Brickell, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:
Batch has come up with another great experience at your neighborhood gastropub by supporting young talent. Come enjoy artisan cocktails this weekend by Daniel Villa. Perfect for people who want to try the newest thing and great for prohibition cocktail lovers.
Femfessionals September Signature Connection Luncheon
Friday, 09/19/2014 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Beauty & The Feast at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link
Cost: $35 for members; $50 for non-members
Business Formation 101: Jami Haggerty, Esq. presents Business Formation 101: An Overview of the Various Business Entities, Pros and Cons of Each, Basic Filings/Docs that Every Business Owner Should Have in Place.
Femfessionals August Signature Connection Luncheon
Tuesday, 08/19/2014 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
S3 Restaurant at The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link
Cost: $35 for members; $50 for non-members
Five Ways to Turn Your Mission Into An Irresistible Brand: Alexandra Figueredo, founder of the Mission-Based Branding Institute gives us her top tips for business branding.
Femfessionals July Signature Connection Luncheon
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
Bimini Boatyard
1555 SE 17th St.,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Webpage Link
Cost: $35 for members; $50 for non-members
The 5 Laws of the Superwoman! Teana King-McDonald, founder of 3E Connections and Allyson Tomchin, LCSW, founder of Directive Energy are lively and entertaining as they navigate us through the challenging waters of being a Superwoman by discussing guilt, balance, rejection, laughter, and risk.
World Cup Final Watch Party
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill
2440 West State Road,
Dania Beach, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost:
Come watch all of the World Cup finals action on over 20 big screen hi def TV’s.
Now featuring 18+ beers on tap!
World Cup Final Watch Party at Marina 84 Sports Bar & Grill
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 03:00 pm –
Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill
2440 West State Road 84,
Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost:
Watch all of the World Cup Finals Action at Marina 84 Sports Bar & Grill on over 20 HD TV’s! Come early and beat the crowd.
Now featuring 18+ beers on tap!
Pre Swim Week Party @Cavalli Lounge ft. Keva J
Tuesday, 07/15/2014 – 09:00 pm –
Cavalli Lounge
150 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:
Come join Keva J, Miami swim week designer, at Cavalli Lounge on Miami Beach as they host the pre-party for Miami swim week.
JusticeHack
Friday, August 1 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, August 2 09:30am – 04:00pm
LAB Miami
400 NW 26th St
Miami, FL
Our city is in an exciting moment of growth and evolution. The conversation about Miami’s future has never been more active, but we’re not yet having it together, as one community. Many groups are locked in silos or feel left out of the wave of innovation and creative energy surging through the city. To build a vibrant and successful place, we need the perspective and participation of all people who live here—the rich and the not-rich, the young and the not-young, the urban and the rural; Miamians of every race, creed, background and experience.
How can we work together to ensure that all of our neighbors have a hand in shaping our collective future? Join us for a 1.5 day creative workshop on Aug 1-2 at The LAB Miami.
On the evening of Friday, Aug 1, we’ll host an opening kick-off reception in which we will lay the groundwork for the workshop the following day. Miamians of many backgrounds—from taxi drivers to youth—will creatively present stories to illustrate their lived experiences surviving in Miami’s current economic and social landscape. We will come back on Saturday, Aug 2 for a day of discussion and creativity as we work in small groups across disciplines—design, law, art, activism, technology, social enterprise—to generate concrete ideas responding to those challenges in order to make Miami’s future more inclusive.
People from every place, expertise and experience are invited to attend (writ: design thinkers, social entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, lawyers, community members excited to ideate!). The kickoff and workshop are free and food and drink will be served. Register here and indicate your background to be place on a team today!
See you then!
–Community Justice Project-FLS, Bertha Justice Institute at the Center for Constitutional Rights, Bertha Foundation and WhereBy.Us
The Pixel Trade Miami
Thursday, July 10, 7-9PM
Futurama Art Complex
1637 SW 8th Sreet
Miami, FL
Tickets are free! Space is limited.
Click to RSVP
Join us for an evening of amazing stories from Shatanu Starick, a young Australian photographer who is traveling the world through the sustainable bartering of his artistic craft. To date, he has been to 5 of the 7 continents, and over the course of 2 years has done over 170 trades. His concept is simple, he barters his services as a photographer for food, lodging, and transportation to his next trade. The idea is to reintroduce the bartering system into day-to-day life.
Art Center Miami Art Exhibition Cocktail
Saturday July 12th 2014, 7 pm to 10 pm
Art Center Wynwood
149 NW 36 St
Miami FL 33127
This is is a free event open to the public.
Your presence will be much appreciated. Complimentary wine and appetizers will be served
Participating Artists:
Alejandro Plaza, Billy Monsalve, Dalia Ferreira, Gonzalo Sanchez, Mai Yap, Piedad Tarazona & Special-Needs Artists from Atlantis Academy
National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille
Tuesday, 07/29/2014 – 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
BRIO Tuscan Grille
600 Silks Run, Suite 1205,
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
Webpage Link
Cost:
BRIO Tuscan Grille will celebrate National Lasagna Day, July 29, 2014, with full-sized portions of lasagna at lunch or dinner at half price. BRIO offers Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, oven-baked and layered with authentic Bolognese meat sauce, Alfredo sauce, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Normally priced at $18.15 for lunch and dinner, the full-sized portion only will be available all day on July 29 for $9.08.
National Lasagna Day at BRIO Tuscan Grille
Tuesday, 07/29/2014 – 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
BRIO Tuscan Grille
8888 SW 136 Street,
Miami, Florida 33176
Webpage Link
Cost:
BRIO Tuscan Grille will celebrate National Lasagna Day, July 29, 2014, with full-sized portions of lasagna at lunch or dinner at half price. BRIO offers Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, oven-baked and layered with authentic Bolognese meat sauce, Alfredo sauce, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses. Normally priced at $18.15 for lunch and dinner, the full-sized portion only will be available all day on July 29 for $9.08.
2nd Annual Art Deco Inspired Art Show VIP Reception
Thursday, 7/10/14, 7-9pm
Art Deco Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.mdpl.org
RSVP to info@mdpl.org
Music, furniture design, art and architecture all reflected the moods of the Art Deco era. The 2014 Art Deco Inspired Art Show will showcase local artists who have been inspired by our local historic Art Deco. Visitors will see how a historic style has influenced contemporary artists. Exhibition continues through August 29, 2014.
SMW Miami MeetUp
Thursday, 7/10/14, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Haven South Beach
1237 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP is required to gpineres@creativasgroup.com
#SMWMiami #LifeLessOrdinary
Eventcrowd and CREATIVAS Group Public Relations invite you to have a taste of the upcoming event that will rock the City of Miami in September.
Meet and network with Miami’s hyper-connected, social influencers, while enjoying cocktails compliments of Finlandia Vodka.
National Hotel Miami Beach Hosts Escape Miami Style Lounge For Miami Swim Week 2014
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Cost: The event is complimentary to attend, attendees must RSVP Online.
Must be 21 or over to attend. Valet parking is available
Hosted by The National Hotel Miami Beach, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Annie Vazquez aka “TheFashionPoet”
The National Hotel Miami Beach on Saturday July 19 from 12PM to 5 PM is opening its doors to co-host the acclaimed Escape Miami Style Lounge for Miami Swim Week 2014. The fashion and beauty retreat returns with a 3PM poolside fashion show, complimentary cocktails and bites, spa and beauty treatments, such as haircuts and beard trims for the guys and mini manicures and beach waves for the gals. Attendees can sign up for tattoo application, get sketched by a fashion illustrator or take a DIY flower crown making class. There’s also plenty of games and even a gentlemen’s corner added this year where the guys can hang out, have a brew and play a game of poker or dominos while the ladies can shop the latest summer trends off the runway from various local and national pop-up shops. Plus, be sure to check out 45 of the city’s top Miami fashion bloggers in a photo exhibit called “Our Summer Stories” photographed by Alexander Tamargo at the National Hotel.
www.nationalhotel.com
The Red Carpet Resort and Swim Fashion Presentation Hosted By Planet Fashion TV and The National Hotel Miami Beach
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Invite Only RSVP – assistant@seastarfilms.com
Planet Fashion TV & Global Trend News
The Red Carpet Resort & Swim Fashion Presentation hosted by Planet Fashion TV at the iconic Art Deco landmark, the National Hotel Miami Beach. In the midst of Miami’s Mercedes Benz Swim Week,
this event will showcase a variety of swim and resort designs highlighting flirty silhouettes, contemporary cuts, and unique details by Karo Swimwear and J Taylor Couture Resort Wear.
RSVP: Invite Only RSVP – assistant@seastarfilms.com
Ready, Set, Swim
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Riviera Hotel South Beach
318 20th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free
Watch as bikini-clad models walk the pool-top runway at the 3rd Annual READY, SET, SWIM cocktail party and fashion show on Saturday, July 19th from 7pm to 10pm at the Bamboo Garden pool of the Riviera Hotel. Guests will stay cool with complimentary LIQS Cocktail Shots. The runway show will feature the collection of Sexpot Swimwear among others. Runway show is scheduled for 8 pm. Space is limited so RSVP today!
Art Walk and After Party Encore Featuring Fena Gonzalez
Saturday, 07/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5.00
This ‘Second Saturday’, Cafeina presents an encore reception for Venezuelan born artist, Fena Gonzalez, from 7-9pm. This artist is new to Miami and is exhibiting her first solo show in the magic city. Come by, meet the artist and enjoy her mixed media, multi-layered works. Stick around for this Wynwood original lounge-gallery-eatery to bring you dance-worthy beats and tasty cocktails specials until 3am. The after party cover is just $5 after 10pm.
Sip and Bite Friday Night
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Sip on a refreshing craft cocktail and melt into the weekend! Relax in the breezy garden and enjoy 2 for 1 {$7} Cosmos or Dirty Martini’s from 6-8pmm. Happy hour soul and funk by Dj SharpSound.Indulge in our Happy Hour specials & pleasure your palate with complementary welcome bites at the bar, with your beverage order. Stick around for Dj Zea, bringing your fav open format beats for our late night lounge sessions!
Sip on Baijiu During Beats & Burlesque
Thursday, 07/10/2014 – 07/11/2014 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
This week, you can rsvp for a complimentary welcome cocktail during the pre-show reception (8-9pm) at rsvp@cafeinamiami.com as we launch the spirit, ByeJoe.
Gather your friends and enjoy tasty tapas, eclectic beats by DJ Garcia and a classic cabaret tease by Miami’s most titillating burlesque artists, plus talented beauties from beyond the magic city! Enjoy art gazing in the gallery or explore your voyeuristic side, we won’t judge!
Table Reservations: rsvp@cafeinamiami.com, 305.438.0792. Happy Hour from 5-8 pm. Showtimes begin at 9pm.
AdBombing Launch Party
Thursday, 07/17/2014 – 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
Bardot
3456 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $20 suggested donation
Come join us as we launch our Indiegogo campaign to crowdfund the purchase of 3 billboards to donate to 3 emerging Miami artists so they can have a massive canvas to create whatever they want. The boards will be on display during iiiPoints and Art Basel which will expose our amazing local talent to tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike. We aim to create a more inspiring Miami as we replace ad space with art space.
Meet some of the 20+ participating Miami artists and learn more about the project while enjoying a cocktail and the sounds of Bardot’s DJs. Late night performance by roots/dub reggae group Jahfe.
$20 suggested donation at the door which will be put towards the Indiegogo campaign goal, and we hope you will share the campaign with your friends and family so we can make this project a reality. Help us reclaim our space!
For further information please contact info@adbombing.org
2014 World Cup Farewell Party this Friday at Penthouse 50 Fifty Ultra Lounge
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 07/12/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
Fifty Ultra Lounge
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List from 10pm-12am
On DAVID GARAY’s VIP list: Complimentary Admission for Gentlemen until 12am
Ladies until 1:00am
Dress to Impress
Sounds by:
ANDROZ
NIKOLAS
INFO & RSVP
Call/Txt 786-985-3520
Like us: http://www.facebook.com/DAGpro
Follow us: http://www.twitter.com/DAGPROMIAMI
Fifty stories up, FIFTY reigns as Icon Brickell’s most exclusive lookout point: a spectacular, Asian-inflected private pool and lounge atop the hotel tower. Open Thursday through Saturday evenings, FIFTY is the ultimate downtown gathering spot for locals and guests alike to enjoy cocktails before or after dinner at Viceroy Miami’s spectacular restaurant, Eos, or as a prelude to a night on the town. Late night, the rooftop lounge plays host to an international who’s who, featuring a rotating roster of some of Miami’s top DJs and an ambiance that’s chic, sexy and quintessentially Miami.
FIFTY’s stunning interiors are layered with grained marbles and woods, Japanese woodblock-inspired prints and plants, with salt air and fresh floral blossoms scenting the sky-high atmosphere. From nearly every angle, the boundless view of Biscayne Bay below underlines FIFTY’s unparalleled perspective atop Viceroy Miami.
Family Fun Fest at Tobacco Road
Sunday, 07/20/2014 – 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Tobacco Road
626 south miami ave,
miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Lady Stings Basketball Booster & We Are The Road
Presents:
Family Fun Fest • Sunday July 20th, 2014.
All Ages event! 2pm til 7pm
Live Music, DJs, Fun & Games
Come out and bring the whole family for a summer day of live music, DJs, fun and games at the world famous Tobacco Road.
Featuring live performances by:
Nlyte8 (Latin Reggae and Funk)
Purple? (Rock)
Vecinos De La Noche ( Latin and Pop)
DJ Junior Diaz of So Flo Musick (House & Latin Jams)
Deejay Smooth ( Resident DJ at Tobacco Road)
and more TBA!
Make sure to bring a towel as we will have lots of water games plus basketball shoot off for cash and prizes.
Proceeds to benefit the purchase of Tobacco Road by its employees and Miami High Girls Basketball
If you would like to perform, volunteer, be a vendor, sponsor or make a donation call 305.374.1198 or email thefamilyfunfest@gmail.com. Thank you
The 90s Flashback Fest
Friday, 07/25/2014 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
Tobacco Road
626 south miami ave,
miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: $10
Brickell Smoke Shop and Vape & Smoke Shop present A DJ Oski Show:
The 90’s Flashback Fest
Friday July 25th, 2014
Tobacco Road • 8pm-3am.
The 90’s was off the chain and we are taking it back to the old school. Come see South Florida’s Original Bands and Artist cover some of the best songs of the 90’s, plus bang out their new originals. It gets better. Come dressed to kill and win $100 Cash in our 90’s Costume Contest. The 4 stage music festival is going down at The World Famous Tobacco Road. “Miami’s Oldest Restaurant, Bar and Cabaret.
Booking Vendors and Sponsors now at flashbackfest@gmail.com or call 305.303.3976
Here are the rules: Each Band/Artists must open and close their set with a song from the 90’s. In between the set you can play original music or keep the 90’s vibe going, but you must open and close with an 90’s song.
The 2014 90’s Flashback All Stars.
@Cocktail Collection Stage:
DJ Junior Diaz – All night
8pm – Darkoustik
(Alice In Chains – Eagle Eye Cherry – Bush – Marilyn Manson – The Cranberries – Goo Goo Dolls – Oasis)
9pm – The Macsters
(Tom Petty – The Lemonheads)
10pm – Immigrant Son
(Alice In Chains – Sound Garden – Stone Temple Pilots – Live
11pm – The Original Jones
(Bone Thugs and Harmony – Beastie Boys – Nirvana)
12am – Morgans Will
( Sound Garden Foo Fighters)
1am – Smitty the Band
(Smashing Pumpkins – Primus)
Brickell Smoke Shop Parking Lot Stage:
DJ Oski – All night
8pm – My Mom
(Nirvana – Mudhoney – Hole)
9pm – Purple?
(Oasis – Green Day – Radio Head – Sound Garden)
10pm – Phantomside
(Alice In Chains – Seal)
11pm – Lynch TheMartyr –
(Tool – White Zombie)
12am – Smells Like Grunge, The Nirvana Tribute
(The Nirvana Tribute)
1am – Bottles Belafonte with DJ Oski Gonzalez
( Snoop Dogg – 2 Pac – Notorious BIG – Dr Dre)
Vape & Smoke Shop #1 Patio Stage:
DJ Neri – All Night
830pm – Scott Becker
( Nirvana – Local H – Better Than Ezra – Collective Soul)
930pm – Above The Skyline
(Santana – Lenny Kravitz)
1030pm – New Vintage
(Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Nirvana)
1130pm – Rite To Bare Arms
( Stone Temple Pilots – Collective Soul)
1230am – Cubita Da Poet
(Notorious BIG – Big Pun)
130am РK̦cosant̩
(Faith No More – 2 Live Crew)
Main Bar:
Deejay Smooth – All night
THANK YOU & SUPPORT LIVE LOCAL MUSIC
A Splash of Style Miami Edition
July 18, 7 – 11 PM
Nina Torres Fine Art Gallery
1800 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132
General Admission and VIP tickets for ‘A Splash of Style’ (which includes complimentary cocktails and a gift bag) are available online at
Splash of Style Eventbrite
Click Here for More Info
2014 Miami Swimwear Week Edition
A Fundraiser For ECOMB
Join us for a glamorous and inspiring evening!”
“See the elegant gallery be transformed into an exceptionally sophisticated soiree!
The Latest Summer Experience Of Art, Fashion, Music & Philanthropy!
Fusing together the worlds of Music, Art, and Fashion, A Splash of Style, (from the veteran producers of the global FASHION NIGHT series), will be a unique and elite industry mixer, touching down in Miami, on Friday, July 18th. The eclectic soiree produced by DolceVita and Madflower Creative Group will take place at the Nina Torres Fine Art Gallery, a 10,000 water-view venue that provides an extraordinary setting for exhibitions and private events alike. Miami will once again come alive this July from the 18th-22nd, as the swimwear industry’s most highly anticipated Miami Swimwear Week 2014 touches down, when five days of designer runway shows, presentations and parties heats up the sands of Miami. A Splash of Style is sure to be one of the most sought-after events of the week, while also raising awareness for a partnering local organization (to be announced soon).
After a successful installment of ‘A Splash of Style’ in Canada for Calgary Stampede 2010, the stage is set for an experience to remember for the 800 exclusively-invited tastemakers and industry leaders attending the Miami edition on July 18th, on the opening evening of Miami Swimwear Week 2014. The event will feature an international fashion showcase by LeiMarco Miami, VIGGO (Las Vegas), VENAO Swimwear (Toronto), Royalz Clothing (Toronto), and others soon to be announced. Canada’s top female DJ and A Splash of Style tour DJ Fizza, and local Miami favorite Danny Stern (SLS Hotel, Delano) will entertain the audience for an unforgettable night of music, art, and fashion.
Christmas in July!
Wednesday, 07/22/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Bar Stache
109 SW 2nd Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost:
This fundraising network event is the brainchild of Rebecca Ott & Gena Rumble. We recently had the pleasure of meeting Lorna Owens a renowned midwife, nurse, & attorney who created the Footprints Foundation. Owens has spent her life working with and behalf of women, first as a health care provider and then as a legal advocate and firebrand.
“We believe any model designed to help women must include a reduction in maternal and infant mortality, education, entrepreneurship and advocacy.”
The Footprints Foundation is working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somaliland, Jamaica, & Florida City to:
-Reduce maternal and infant mortality in low income communities
-Fight teenage pregnancy
-Campaign against female genital mutilation
We hope you make it out to support this great cause, buy some rad jewelry for you and yours, & get to know PI professionals in the greater south Florida area invested in maintaining exceptional ethics.
Contact me directly if you or your business are interested in getting involved with this event! genavereenrumble@gmail.com
Meet Me in Miami says Edward J . Oberle–Lopez at Swim Week 2014 Miami W Hotel South Beach
Saturday, July 19, 2014, 9pm-12am
Wet at W Hotel South Beach
After Party at Wall
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dress Code Chic and Elegant
RSVP and Table Reservations info@sunsetrdv.com
Complimentary Admission
sunsetrdv.com
Support my colleague from NYC with his Beyond the Ordinary Event
Ricardo Ralph – Lopez Presents Sunset Rendez Vous
Inglot Miamibeach.com will host a Pampering Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone Lounge along with Brow Obsession by anarkali and will key the Swim Week Show back stage to make everything model perfect.
Anastasia Edition Jaguar The Blending of Art and Machine on display and Live Painting Show by Anastasio The Great
Meat Market, Miami Beach’s sizzling hot steakhouse is bringing back their popular Summer Wine Dinner Series. Organized by sommelier Allison de Leo and acclaimed chef/co-owner Sean Brasel, the series kicks off on Tuesday, July 15th at 7:30 p.m. For the dinner, de Leo pairs Brasel’s bold, contemporary American cuisine with some of Miami-based Hidalgo Imports’ award-winning Spanish wines. The four-course dinner menu and correlating wines, priced at $95 per person, excluding tax and gratuity follows:
SELECTION OF PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Cava Agustà Torelló Mata Brut Reserva 2009
 First Course
SMOKED HAMACHI CARPACCIO WITH LEMON-CAPER AOLI & BASIL PESTO
Cune Monopole Viura 2013
 Second Course
GRILLED SALMON WITH TRUFFLE-WILD MUSHROOM PUREE,
CAULIFLOWER GRATIN AND PEA TENDRIL SALAD
Viña Real Crianza 2009
 Third Course
SOUS VIDE LAMB CHEEKS IN PLUM-RED WINE GLAZE, TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE
&
CRISPY DUCK BREAST WITH BACON IN PORT SAUCE,
SWEET POTATO MANGO TATER TOTS
Cune Imperial Reserva 2007
and
Cune Imperial Gran Reserva 2004 (Ranked #1 by Wine Spectator Magazine 2013)
 Fourth Course
DUO OF PANNA COTTA WITH MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE AND
PISTACHIO WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARK
  Bodegas Hidalgo Pedro Ximénez Triana
Meat Market is located at 915 Lincoln Road on South Beach. Reservations for the wine dinner are limited and can be made by calling (305) 532-0088. www.meatmarketmiami.com
Paint Nite Hosted at Serendipity 3 Every Wednesday from 7-9
Wednesday, 07/16/2014 – 07/23/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Serendipity 3 Miami
1102 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $45.00
Grab a brush and grab a drink for Paint Nite hosted at Serendipity 3. Every Wednesday, from 7-9 PM, Paint Nite offers a fun play on painting classes on Lincoln Road. Come enjoy a discount on Serendipity 3’s delicious cocktails and the best dessert in Miami while creating masterpieces and memories. Tickets are selling fast, so get them now at: www.paintnite.com
WHAT: Paint Nite
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 7-9 PM
WHERE: Serendipity 3
1102 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance, located in Chicago, has been helping people impacted with diseases such as HIV/AIDS for the past 20 years. With three locations in Chicago, Illinois their mission is to transform the lives of people who are homeless living with chronic diseases. The Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance gives these people a supportive community and the care that they need.
The Alexian Brothers Alliance strive to carry out the healing mission of the Catholic Church and believe that all individuals are created in God’s image and deserve to be treated with respect no matter what the circumstance.
The Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance provide housing, comprehensive services, and spiritual care to those in need. They promote healing of the whole person, focusing on healing the mind, body and spirit as they strive to make the lives of those in need better.
The Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance is always looking for support. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, Click Here!
To donate to the Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance, Click Here!
What do you think about the Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance? Do you think Miami could benefit from a program like this? Let us know on Twitter at @Loop305 with the hash tag #TalkAboutitTuesday
-Samantha Wagner
Having a successful career in music can be a tricky task to accomplish, but the people of Miami have a special spark and flair that gives them the edge they need to succeed. Miami is a hot city filled with even hotter talent, especially when it comes to music!
Gloria Estefan, Trina, Luther Campbell, Trick Daddy and Jon Secada (to name a few) all grew up in Miami and have had tremendous success in the music industry.
Gloria Estefan attended St. Michael-Archangel School and Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in Miami. She also worked at the Miami International Airport as an English/Spanish/French translator in the Customs Department, prior to her success in music.
Trina grew up in Miami and attended the Miami Northwestern Senior High School. She began her career as a model and a rapper in Miami prior to her career taking off when she was featured on Trick Daddy’s second album.
Luther Campbell better known as Luke was born in Miami Beach. Prior to his music career Luke worked as a cook at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach, while promoting concerts and bringing together the hottest rap groups in Miami. He also participated in an 8-week study program at the public radio station WDNA.
Trick Daddy, the well-known rapper and producer grew up in Miami as well. After being featured on one of Luke Campbell’s songs from his album, “Uncle Luke,†his career began to take off.
Jon Secada, known as the Cuban American singer songwriter was born in Cuba, but raised in Hialeah, Florida. Secada attended high school at South Florida’s Hialeah High School then went on to Miami Dade Community College before transferring to the University of Miami. He received his bachelors in Music and earned a Master’s in Jazz Vocal Performance.
This list just goes to show, being raised in Miami will give anyone that extra edge they need to conquer the music industry. Miami is due for a new music star! Who will be Miami’s next music sensation? Tweet us some of your favorite upcoming musicians in Miami at @Loop305 with the hash tag #MusicMonday
-Samantha Wagner
XIV Watch At Hyde Beach
Sunday, 07/20/2014 – 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Hyde Beach at SLS South Beach
1701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: Tickets and Table Reservations
Join Us For Yet Another Amazing Xiv Summer Sessions At Hyde Beach! This Installment Will Be Featuring “XIV Watch” Mirroring The Hit Tv Show “BAY Watch”! Come Dressed In The Most Absurd David Hasslehoff And/Or Pamela Anderson Outfit!
#2014 #XIVMADEMEDOIT
Sounds By
Damaged Goods
Patrick A
Julian Ingrosso
XIV Watch is themed after the hit TV Show “Bay Watchâ€, so yes, come dressed in the most outrageous David Hassleoff and/or Pamela Anderson outfit! Will be decked out in Bay Watch/Beach production, expect life guards to be on duty at all times, tons of champagne spraying throughout the day, blow up rafts such as sharks and other fun creatures! Cocktail waitresses in all one piece branded XIV Suits along with a ton more swag to get the party started!
Sizzling Salsa Wednesdays at La Noche Nightclub
Wednesday, 07/09/2014 – 07/10/2014 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Martini Bar
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497,
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Back by popular demand Sizzling Salsa Wednesdays at Martini Bar
It’s your mid-week Salsa fix & the best part of you hump day
Free Bachata class by Audrey Lynn Negrin
Bringing you South Florida’s Top DJ: DJ Jorge Charun Playing The Best Latin Music.. and your lively host Nelson Fritz aka Negro Fino to set the place on fire
The Doors open at 9:00 p.m
~Ladies no Cover before 10pm
~General admission just $5
Free Class At 9pm
Free Parking
Full Moon Beach Party | Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano Grand Opening of Ferris Restaurant
Saturday, 07/12/2014 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sole on the Ocean Hotel
17315 Collins Ave,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Moonshine will stay true to the tradition of a full moon celebration, featuring captivating performances by an authentic Drum Circle, fire dancers, DJ and more, while adding a posh twist. The event will take place beachside complete with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, exquisite décor and a fire pit. Guest will enjoy shellfish favorites such as oysters, stone crabs, shrimp and more from the resorts unique beachside raw bar or opt to choose a culinary treat from the specialty menu curated by celebrity chef Ralph Pagano, who will be celebrating and hosting the grand-opening of Ferris, the chefs newest restaurant located inside of Sole on the Ocean
Experience Penfolds with SOMM Film Star, DLynn Proctor
Wednesday, 07/16/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: $95.00 per person
Wine by the Bay presents a Penfolds Wine Tasting event with special guest, DLynn Proctor, Penfolds Wine Ambassador. Proctor is notably recognized for his role in the Samuel Goldwyn Film’s SOMM Documentary Film. Guests will taste: Penfolds Grange 2009; St Henri Shiraz 2010; Bin 389, 2011 vintage; Bin 407, 2011 vintage; Bin 28, 2010 vintage; Bin 311 Chardonnay; Bin 51 Riesling; Bin 8 Shiraz/ Cabernet; Bin 9 Cabernet; and Bin 138 GSM. Wines will be paired with a selection of food bites by Chef Daniele Cosmo of CielGourmet.
Blue Martini Kendall’s Little Black Dress Party
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive #205,
Miami, Florida 33183
Facebook Link
Cost: Ladies wearing Black Dresses – FREE, Men/Women after 8pm – $10
Join us at Blue Martini Kendall for our biggest event of the year, LITTLE BLACK DRESS!
Every year in July all Blue Martini locations simultaneously host the Little Black Dress party. We are inviting you to be a part of Kendall’s party!
Blue Martini’s annual Little Black Dress party is an upscale event featuring designer merchandise giveaways for the Ladies. We host this party as a “Thank You†for our lady guests who have been so loyal to our brand all year long. Not only are these ladies welcomed at the door with a glass of champagne, they are given a raffle ticket for a chance to win designer merchandise, as well as spa gift packages, weekend getaways and so much more. The first 50 ladies will also receive a gift bag from our sponsors.
Ladies wearing black dresses are in FREE until midnight.
Follow our social media pages for extra chances to win raffle tickets and prizes at the event.
Twitter: @BlueKendall
Instagram: @BlueMartiniKendall
We hope to see you there!
– Blue Martini Kendall
Caribbean Marketplace Grand Opening
July 18, 2014, 4:30pm – 7pm
Caribbean Marketplace
5925 NE 2nd Ave
Miami FL 33029
(Beside the Little Haiti Cultural Center)
Register Online
The re-establishment of this Marketplace is a collaborative effort of the City of Miami in partnership with the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, the Little Haiti Cultural Complex (LHCC), the Northeast Second Avenue Partnership (NE2P) and District 5 Commissioner Keon Hardemon.
The 9,500-square-foot space will include a refreshment and concession area, as well as, gift shops, art and craft vendors that reflect the beautiful diversity of the Caribbean. Low rates, technical and marketing assistance will be provided to all vendors. It is anticipated that new businesses will be created in this cultural hub, resulting in employment opportunities for the local community. A media plan has been put in place to promote the market to locals and international tourists. Government entities from the Caribbean community are encouraged to have cultural representation within this newly renovated space. Vendor applications are currently being reviewed.
The CMP will be opened to the general public Thursday to Sunday from 11am – 11pm
The venue is available for private events, community gatherings. State of the art sound and lighting are available in the renovated space.
encaustiCon 2014
Friday, 10/09/2014 – 10/12/2014 09:00 am – 07:00 pm
Miami Hilton Airport Hotel
5101 Blue Lagoon Dr,
Miami, Florida 33126
Webpage Link
Cost: 395
encaustiCon® 2014 Miami Melt – Color, Culture, Caliente October 9-14 Miami, FL
International Encaustic Artists presents encaustCon® 2014 – Miami Melt; taking place at the Miami Airport Hilton, Florida from October 7-14, 2014. IEA invites all artists who are passionate about bringing contemporary vision to an ancient medium to explore this year’s workshop and lecture offerings.
IEA is pleased to welcome Francisco Benitez as the Keynote Speaker on October 10th 2014 at 12 noon. Mr. Benitez will offer a 3-day pre-conference workshop on figurative painting. He will also be available for consultations throughout the conference. Benitez’ work is in numerous collections around the world and he lectures on paintings from the Baroque Period.
The Audrey Love Gallery at the Bakehouse Art Complex will be this year’s setting for IEA’s Juried Themed Art Show “The Devil in the Straight Line†inspired by Austrian artist Freidensreich Hundertwasser. Florida based German artist and FAU educator Henning Haupt will be this year’s judge. The show is open to all artists working in the medium of encaustic.
The call to artists is located on our website www.international-encaustic-artists.org
Attendees are invited to enroll in hands-on workshops that incorporate fiber arts, photography and collage to incorporate into their encaustic works. From beginning, emerging and professional artists, all are welcome. Day passes are also available to high school and college art students.
Vendors who specialize in encaustic art supplies will on-site during encaustiCon®. Encaustic medium, specialty papers and other supplies will be available for purchase.
The International Encaustic Artists (IEA) is a non-profit, professional artists’ organization that seeks to raise the level of excellence in fine art encaustic work by providing a global information exchange and by raising interest about encaustic in the art world and with the general public.
Sign up for encaustiCon® is available on our website. For additional information contact – Melissa Lackman at encausticon@gmail.com
Celebrate Bastille Day at National Hotel Miami Beach
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $55/Adults $20/Kids under 12 yrs of age
Celebrate Bastille Day at National Hotel Miami Beach
French-Inspired Brunch Menu
Live Jazz by the French Horn Band
Celebrate all things French at the National Hotel Miami Beach’s Tamara Bistro, featuring live jazz by the French Horn Band. The French-inspired menu features charcuterie, pates, French cheeses, salads, a pasta station, meats, poultry, fish and French pastries. French-inspired Cocktails Available
Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament
Monday, 10/20/2014 – 09:00 am – 07:00 am
Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club
13610 Deering Bay Drive,
Miami, Florida 33158
Webpage Link
Cost: Sponsorship information upon request. 305-668-5900
Please join the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami for the Annual Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament. Spend a fun-filled day with South Florida business and community leaders as they come together to play golf and tennis to benefit the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami. Enjoy this premiere fundraiser where you and your guests will experience this signature event in one of Miami’s most beautiful settings. All tournament players will receive luxury goodie bags, promotional giveaways and take part in day-long sampling from premiere food and beverage sponsors who have generously donated these gifts or services. Round out the day at the 19th Hole Cocktail Party sponsored by Steiner Leisure, featuring our silent auction and then join us poolside for the tournament Awards Dinner and luxury special drawing. Golf Tournament Lead Sponsor is Sharp General Contractors, Inc. and Tennis Tournament Lead Sponsor is Bancredito International Bank.
Overtown Music and Arts Festival
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Overtown Business District
NW 3rd Avenue between 8th & 11th Street,
Miami, Florida 33136
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Raheem Devaughn to Headline All-Star Line Up at 4th Annual Overtown Music and Arts Festival
Overtown Transforms Into A Cultural Oasis Hub To Celebrate Its Rich Music History
Diverse blend of ingredients to celebrate the Heritage and Culture of Overtown: Art, Music, Entertainment, Youth Zone, Food, Drinks
Presented by Headliner Market Group, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon
Miami,FL-(June 30, 2014)-The 4th annual Overtown Music and Arts Festival(formerly named Overtown Rhythm and Arts Festival), will take place in the heart of the Overtown Business District, NW 3rd Avenue between 9th & 11th Streets on Saturday, July 19, 2014. The event starts at 11am and is free and open to the public. The event has attracted thousands of attendees over the past three years and plans to widen visitor demographics with its star-studded line up of musical artists headlined by Grammy-nominated Raheem Devaughn. Entertainment also includes live performances by Keke Wyatt(TVOne R&B Divas, Case, Jaguar Wright, Teedra Moses, Sebastian Mikael, Deep Fried Funk Band, and Larry Dogg.
Once known as “Miami’s Little Broadwayâ€, Overtown previously hosted music greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Aretha Franklin. In the past, the city was frequently visited by international guests seeking to enjoy the unique food, music and entertainment the “Colored Town†offered. Artistic and cultural celebrations allow a community to begin to understand the historic, cultural, economic, and social context of a community — an essential foundation for developing and enhancing sense of place. The Overtown Music and Arts Festival presents an opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage that the Overtown community provides to the landscape of South Florida.
“I would like to encourage everyone to join me at the 4th Annual Overtown Music and Art Festival. The CRA and the City of Miami have worked tirelessly to make this a most exciting and enjoyable celebration,” states Commissioner Keon Hardemon, City of Miami, District 5.
“The Southeast Overtown /Park West Community Redevelopment Agency is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Overtown Music & Arts Festival,†said Clarence Woods, Executive Director of the SEOPW CRA, “This year’s festival line-up aligns with our agency’s objectives to boost economic development and introduce new comers to the area. Our goal is to provide positive revenue and exposure to local businesses and non-profit organizations here in Overtown.”
The event will also include a Youth Zone presented by Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success (T.E.E.S) incorporating an educational health & wellness-component and fun fitness activities for toddlers to teens. HistoryMiami will curate youth arts & crafts activities related to “Urban Arts†as well as music inspired activities.
Another highlight includes the Mavericks Tonsorial Parlor being transformed into a visual art exhibition showcasing the works of famed video director, Gil Green. Green’s “One More Jig†examines the frustrations felt by black actors relating to the negative portrayal and stereotypes in video, film and television. The art exhibit will also explore how images in pop culture form impressions on future generations http://vimeo.com/48555827
Non-profit agencies involved in the event include: Animal Adoption by the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department and the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida. Florida Department of Health will be on-site conducting HIV Testing. The Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles will be at the festival giving free license renewals and ID’s for kids.
Sponsors include: City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon, Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA, Miami -Dade Economic Advocacy Trust, AMC Theaters, Comcast, T.E.E.S, House of Wings.
Visit www.overtownmusicartsfestival.com
or follow on Facebook and Instagram @overtownmusicartsfestival to stay updated on the event.
Vendors and sponsorship information please call Nikki Kancey at 786.529.4586.
Are You Looking To Get The Most Out Of Your Business?
Friday, 08/01/2014 – 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm
The Offices at the Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave, Suite 100,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: $179.00
Does Your Business Model truly generate the most efficient and profitable enterprise that you can achieve?
Understanding How to Design and Test Business Models Is the Most Valuable Tool a CEO Can Have to Thrive in the New Economy. Would You Like The Local Experts From ActionCOACH to Help You with That?
In this value packed workshop you will discover …
– The secret benefit of defining your business model completely.
– The hidden gold in being able to describe your business model so that you and others can understand it.
-The treasure in designing and testing various business models to find the most effective one for you and your business now and for the future.
The experts agree. In a recent article by Geoff Colvin, senior editor at large for Fortune Magazine, entitled “Your Business Model is Obsolete,” he makes this assertion: Everything you think you know about staying competitive doesn’t work anymore. The most crucial competency for every business today is the innovation of their business model. The new fundamental question, the greater challenge, is in the question “How can we make money?” This question is proving even more significant than the product or service innovation conversation that has dominated the business arena for several years. Colvin warns that even if your business model is working right now it won’t be for long.
He states “several forces are combining to shred business models economy wide.” He cites information technology and its effect on every information based business, as a key factor. The scope and power of information technology allows most businesses to change and adapt easier and faster. It also multiplies the speed and power of other trends, such as the rise of emerging markets, the growing economic role of governments, and changing consumer tastes. Business Management Expert, Peter Drucker noted that “sloughing off yesterday” is almost impossibly difficult, yet every organization must get used to doing it regularly. The largest obstacles will be weak imaginations, threatened interests, and culture. Business-model innovation is the new essential competency. It will separate tomorrow’s winners from the losers.
Destination Mykonos
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 07/20/2014 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
Haven Gastro Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/destination-saturday-mykonos-tickets-12169199403
Ever dreamt about partying on Paradise Island, watching the sunrise over the beautiful windmills and sunsets over the Aegean Sea? Maybe sipping on cocktails while listening to Balearic house sounds in the distance?.. No need to buy a ticket to experience it because we have your exclusive pass to Mykonos on HaVen Airlines.
Departing at 10PM on Saturday July 19th, you will see Mykonos without ever leaving Miami Beach. Glance out the windows of the fuselage while we glide over the beautiful Greek Islands. Enjoy First Class pampering with your personal Dj/Pilot Kristian Caro providing you with the soundtrack to your evening, and Co-Pilot VJ Dark Intersection setting the mood… Dine with an exclusive One Night Only Grecian menu inspired by Chef Todd Erickson beginning at pre-boarding (8PM). Your in-flight personal mixologist will be creating signature Grecian cocktails served by the sexiest flight attendants in the air.
This party is only for our VIP clientele (frequent flyers) and only the first 200 passengers who RSVP will receive special boarding passes.
To get yours email
events@havenlounge.com with the Subject “I want to go to Mykonos†This will be a Destination Saturdays you will never forget.
Fordistas Presents Materia Prima by Pastel.Elian
Sunday, 07/12/2014 – 08/08/2014 07:00 pm –
Yo
2311 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, FL, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Fordistas is pleased to present Materia Prima, a collaborative exhibition by Argentine artists Pastel and Elian at the Yo♥305 Gallery in Wynwood. The Opening Night reception is slated for Thursday July 10, 2014.
In Materia Prima, Pastel and Elian explore the true meaning of collaboration by using individual aesthetics to find points of intersection in their work. While Pastel uses symbolism to tell the story of a 19th century battle and its socio-political tensions, Elian explores the geometric properties of art by analyzing form through the use of primary colors and space.
By definition, “materia prima†are raw elements taken from nature that are later transformed into consumer goods.Â
“With elements I talk about stories and I talk about cultures.†– Pastel
During the joint exhibition, a special, limited-edition quantity of hand printed scarves by the artists will be made available for purchase. Ranging from $40-$100 (at buyer’s discretion), the complete proceeds will benefit a South Florida Ford linked charitable cause.
#fordistas
Florida is having a spirits renaissance thanks in part to the St. Augustine Distillery. Chat Chow TV sat down the distillery’s president and founding partner Philip McDaniel to found out more about the new craft distillery, its historic location and how it is stepping up St. Augustine’s “cool†factor.
The distillery is the brain child of McDaniel and his fellow founding partner Ryan Dettra who were looking for new projects to take on in their adopted hometown of St. Augustine. They were intrigued by the idea of bringing a distillery to the area and went around the country researching and discovering the best practices on how to do so.
They partnered up with Master Distiller David Pickerell, who has more than 30 years of experience in the distillery industry under his belt with brands like Maker’s Mark, and used some of Florida’s abundant produce like sugarcane, corn and wheat, to create their spirits. The first one created was vodka, followed by the recently released gin along with rum that will be coming in early 2015. Bourbon is also in production and once released will be Florida’s first bourbon.
The distillery is housed in the historic FP&L Ice Plant right in the heart of the historic St. Augustine beach area. It is easily accessible by trolley and tour buses and provides free tours daily where guests can learn more about the plant, its process, sample some product and purchase it if so desired.
Curious who Ella and Bessy are? Or what goes into the distillery’s signature Florida Mule? Find out all that and more in the video above.
Via Chat Chow TV
Clevelander Rooftop summertime party. No cover on Rick C’s list!
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 04:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami, Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:
SUNDOWN SESSIONS
Music format: Open format from 4pm until 8pm, EDM from 8pm until 11pm
Every Saturday!
Roof opens at 4pm and party concludes at 11pm
Drink Specials: Guests that are on Rick C’s guest list receive a drink ticket
to be claimed at the bar for their first drink on the house.
To sign up for Rick C’s guest list text “clevelander” to 786 273 7401
Happy hour specials from 4 pm until 8 pm drinks and food ( drink prices range from $5-$8 ) Beer is half priced until 8pm
Rick C
Instagram: Rickcfifty
Clevelander Rooftop summertime party. No cover on Rick C’s list!
Saturday, 07/12/2014 – 04:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami, Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:
SUNDOWN SESSIONS
Music format: Open format from 4pm until 8pm, EDM from 8pm until 11pm
Every Saturday!
Roof opens at 4pm and party concludes at 11pm
Drink Specials: Guests that are on Rick C’s guest list receive a drink ticket
to be claimed at the bar for their first drink on the house.
To sign up for Rick C’s guest list text “clevelander” to 786 273 7401
Happy hour specials from 4 pm until 8 pm drinks and food ( drink prices range from $5-$8 ) Beer is half priced until 8pm
Rick C
Instagram: Rickcfifty
We have already established that Miami is the queen of beach style but, like everything in Miami, that beach style is the product of a melting pot environment. As such, we have always been a little curious to study how our beach style compares to beach styles elsewhere. During our recent visit to Nicaragua, we began our research at the Hacienda Iguana Beach Club, which is located in front of the internationally-renown surf break at Playa Colorado. The Beach Club’s restaurant, tiki bar, pool, and handful of hammocks gave us numerous options from which to sip a frozen cocktail and people watch.
Like other surf destinations in Central America, Playa Colorado is primarily visited by international visitors and ex-pats that are a) surfers, b) surf photographers, c) surfer wives/girlfriends/groupies, or d) all of the above. The beach style was composed mainly of functional swimsuits from brands like Roxy, Quiksilver, and O’Neill – our surf crew’s beachware was no exception. Beyond swimsuits, the style was casual. Our favorite non-swim staples were the bohemian cover-ups and accessories.
While we are partial to Miami’s elegant and flashy beach style, we brought back a little of Nicaragua’s laid-back beach style with us to Miami. Check out some of the beach style photos we snapped during our trip below for inspiration! We definitely took notes.
Continue reading “#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – Nicaragua Beach Style”
Salsa Bachata Thursday at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 07/10/2014 – 07/11/2014 09:00 pm – 02:30 am
Moca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th St,
Miami, Florida 33160-2141
Webpage Link
Cost: $5
We’re back on Thursday Nights
COLOMBIAN STYLE SALSA!
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 Gonzalez and Guest DJZ!!!
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 $5!
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! @Martini Bar Gulfstream Park!
Wednesday, 07/09/2014 – 07/10/2014 09:00 pm – 02:30 am
Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park
601 Silks rd STE 2497,
Hallandale, Florida 33009
Webpage Link
Cost: $5
A Power Pack Collaboration With Your Host …
Nelson Fritz aka “Negro Fino Production” and ….
The “Miami Salsa Scene”!
We’re BACK!!! COLOMBIAN SALSA!
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!!!
downtown FULL MOON party Season Closing Event
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
TSL Lounge
167 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: $5 – $15
It’s not a goodbye, so please don’t cry… dry your eye!!! As we are about to embark on a 3-month hiatus with the “downtown FULL MOON party”, we are planning on a great Season Closing Party with some of Florida’s Top Interactive Artists (both visuals and performance). We are asking that everyone to please wear WHITE for our annual CIWALAA (Come In White And Leave As Art) themed event. Just don’t wear your most expensive White Attire since we intend to turn it into a Masterpiece for you to take home… YOU BE THE CANVAS!
The “downtown FULL MOON party” in association with ART ARMY MIAMI present
CIWAALA (Come In White And Leave As Art)
“Our Annual Season Closing Event”
FREE admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments and spinning props/gears
Door Admission: $5 before 10p; $10 before midnight; $15 after
NOTE: Pre-sold Tickets are available at: http://downtownfullmoonparty-ciwalaa.eventbrite.com/ at discounted prices and also a free drink with each purchased ticket…
21+ Only Event
Featuring:
The Medicine Box
Dj Stingray
Delta Kat And The Glow Pussies
Dj Care
Artist Perego And His Army
Bli Bi Gore Eric (Lead Drummer)
Anthony Bacchus (Lead Drummer)
Additional Performers To Be Announced
Plus,
Live Interactive Art
Drumming
Body / Face Painting
Tarot Reading
Poi / Fire Performance
Dance Troupes
Massage
Holistic Vendors
Food And Cocktails
Suggested Dresscode: (Very Important) Wear White Attire… You Be The Canvas
Hosted By: Tracie Samara, Sophie Moon, Olivia Delaney, L’aine D’traveler, Naomi Ferrara, Anthony Bacchus, Ian Michael, Jeff Silver, Bli Bi Gore Eric
The Weeknd at Adore Nightclub
Friday, 07/18/2014 – 07/19/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
Adore Nightclub
2000 Collins Ave,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Cost: 20-30
Don’t miss your chance to see The Weeknd at Adore Nightclub for an unforgettable evening!
Get your tickets here: https://nightout.com/events/the-weeknd-club-adore-miami-nightclub-miamibeach/7-18-2014/tickets?a=event-listings-25#.U7WpN41dWyM
Kansas Citys Making Movies vs Miamis Minimal at Clandestino
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 07/11/2014 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
Clandestino
758 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, Florida, 33139,
758 Washington Ave., Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost: Free
Miami’s MINIMAL and Kansas City’s Making Movies are back together for the first time in three years!
Playing at Clandestino Pub on Friday July 11.
Show starts at 9 PM
Sole on the Ocean host beach side clam bake this 4th of July
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 07/04/2014 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sole on the Ocean Hotel
17315 Collins Ave,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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Cost:
Sole on the Ocean and Alba Seaside Italian Restaurant will treat the patriotic gourmands to an all American 4th of July celebration complete with an authentic beachside clambake, live music, and more.
Celebrity chef Ralph Pagano will serve an all American menu for this year’s celebration that will include fresh lobster, clams, shrimp, hot dogs, burgers, and much more. Attendees at this years’ Independence Day bash are encouraged to B.Y.O.B., or “bring your own blanket,†for the oceanfront celebration. In addition to the culinary delights guests will enjoy live music and entertainment while marveling at the magical show of fireworks that light up the sky and set over the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Florida Supercon
Thursday, July 3: 12:00pm – 12:00am (Exhibition Room: 12:00pm – 8:00pm)
Friday, July 4: 10:00am – 12:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 7:30pm)
Saturday, July 5: 10:00am – 1:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 7:30pm)
Sunday, July 6: 10:00am – 10:00pm (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 6:30pm)
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Florida Supercon is July 3-6, 2014 at our New Home, the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Largest Comic Con and Geek Event in South Florida features hundreds of comic book, film, television, cosplay, entertainment, and anime guests.
Advance ticket holders don’t have to wait on the long box office lines outside. With your advance ticket you can check in with our pre-registration team in the middle lobby of the Miami Beach Convention Center. We will have a massive team of registration staff to get you processed as quickly as possible and get you right into the show!
Just some of the over 250 guests scheduled to appear include: Jason Momoa – Game of Thrones (Khal Drago), Manu Bennett – Arrow (Slade “Deathstroke†Wilson), Spartacus (Crixus), Liam McIntyre – Spartacus (Spartacus), Nichelle Nichols – Star Trek (Uhura), Brian O’Halloran – Clerks (Dante Hicks), Jerry “The King†Lawler – WWE Wrestling Superstar, Bill Farmer – The voice of Goofy and Pluto, Caroll Spinney – Sesame Street (Big Bird), Dan Harmon – Creator of NBC’s Community, Ernie Hudson – Ghostbusters (Winston Zeddmore), Neal Adams – Legendary Artist of Batman, Superman, The Avengers, Steve McNiven – Superstar Marvel Comics Artist of Spider-Man, The Avengers, Wolverine, Esmé Bianco – Game of Thrones (Ros), and José Luis Garcia-Lopez – The Definitive Artist of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman in the 1970’s and 1980’s
A very special reunion of stars from Spartacus w/ Liam McIntyre (Spartacus), Manu Bennett (Crixus), Stephen Dunlevy (The Egyptian), Daniel Feuerriegel (Agron), Ellen Hollman (Saxa), Anna Hutchison (Laeta), Katrina Law (Mira), and Nick Tarabay (Ashur).
The stars of CW’s Arrow w/ Manu Bennett (Slade “Deathstroke†Wilson), Katrina Law (Nyssa Al Ghul), Celina Jade (Shado), and David Nykl (The KGBeast).
The stars of the new hit anime Attack on Titan w/ Ashly Burch, David Matranga, Trina Nishimura, and Josh Grelle.
Top Writers and Artists from the Comic Book industry such as Denny O’Neil (Legendary writer of Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow), George Perez (Legendary Artist of Superman, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, The Avengers), Nick Bradshaw (Artist of X-Men, Wolverine), John Tyler Christopher (Artist of Spider-Man, Avengers), Peter David (Writer of The Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Factor), Jose Delbo (The Transformers, Wonder Woman), Ramona Fradon (Aquaman, Plastic Man, Super Friends), Jeremy Haun (Batwoman), Bob Layton (Iron Man), Kevin Maguire (Justice League), Al Milgrom (Legendary artist of The Avengers, Spider-Man, The Hulk), Clay Mann (X-Men), Brad Walker (Artist of Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Green Lantern) and many more! Plus, representatives from publishers such as Marvel Comics, Zenescope Entertainment, and Valiant Comics.
More stars of film and television, including Dino Stamatopolous (Community, Morel Orel, Frankenhole), Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Morel Orel, Frankenhole), Candace Bailey (Attack of the Show), Ming Chen (The Comic Book Men), Bryan Johnson (The Comic Book Men), William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger, Troma Films), Deep Roy (East Bound and Down, Star Trek, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Taimak (The Last Dragon).
More stars of Animation and Anime, including Rodger Bumpass (Spongebob Squarepants, Invader Zim), William Salyers (The Regular Show), Courtenay Taylor (The Regular Show), Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Rikki Simons (Invader Zim), Brittany Karbowski (Soul Eater, Full Metal Alchemist), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers), Jerry Jewell (Fruits Basket, Case Closed, Fullmetal Alchemist), and Monica Rial (Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Michiko and Hatchin, High School of the Dead, Soul Eater).
A huge reunion of stars from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers w/ Austin St. John (Jason the Red Ranger), Walter Jones (Zack Taylor the Black Ranger), David Yost (Billy Cranston the Blue Ranger), Karan Ashley (Aisha the Yellow Ranger), Najee De-Tiege (Blue Ranger), Jason Faunt (Red Ranger), Anna Hutchison (Yellow Ranger), Brandon Jay McLaren (Red Ranger), Nakia Burrise (Tanya the Yellow Ranger), Catherine Sutherland (Pink Ranger), and Richard Horvitz (Alpha 5).
Wrestling Legends such as Jerry “The King†Lawler, Ted Dibiase, Bobby “The Brain†Heenan, Shane “Hurricane†Helms, Scott Steiner, and Kevin Nash.
Some of the highlight events include Q&A’s with each of our guests, the FSC Costume Competition (with over $5,000 in cash and prizes), Florida Super Championship Wresting, The Super Geek Film Festival (featuring 40 brand new films), the FSC Masquerade Costume and Performance Competition ($1,000 Grand Prize), FSC Masquerade Ball – An Evening at the End of Time and Space (Dr. Who themed), Video Game Industry Workshops, VIP parties, Writer workshops and much, much more!
The FSC Interactive Video Game Department will feature over a dozen Video Game companies on the show floor including Gazillion Entertainment (Marvel Heroes 2015), Dead Man Walking Studios, Dennaton Games, Nuclei3D, Galaxy Trail, Pixel Jam, Yacht Club Games, Disco Pixel, Ustwo, and Tale of Game’s Studio. There will be hundreds of Video Game set ups including PC Gaming (courtesy of Alienware and Origin PC), Console Gaming (X-Box, PS3, Wii, etc…), and Classic Arcade and Pinball Machines (courtesy of APE Arcade and Pinball Expo). Artists and Writers from League of Legends and Saints Row 4 will be in attendance as well.
World Cup Finals Party at Eau Palm Beach!
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 01:00 pm –
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
100 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL, United States,
Manalapan, Florida 33462
More Info Link
Cost: Free
I say Soccer, you say Football… We all say World Cup!
Celebrate your passion and the glory of the World Cup in style and luxury!
Eau Palm Beach invites you and your friends to watch the final game on Sunday, July 13th 2014 at Stir Bar, the social hub of Palm Beach!
• Watch the game on huge flat screen TVs
• Enjoy $7 Caipirinhas and tasty Brazilian treats
• Watch Brazilian samba dancers
PLUS, valet parking is complimentary!
Stay with us for the post game party and get a special prize for the best fan outfit!
For more information check http://www.eaupalmbeach.com/worldcup
Multichamber of Commerce World Cup Match Business Card Exchange
Wednesday, July 9th 2014, 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Watch the Cup – Wynwood
2272 NW 2nd Ave.
Miami Fl 33127
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Wednesday, July 7th, 2014
The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, HaitÃ, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, , along with Brickell Rotary Club, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking event while watching one of the best matches of the world cup in a 240′ Jumbo Led Screen, It just doesn’t get any bigger than this!!
Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun! Members $5 in advance and $10 at the door cash only Non-members $10 in advance and $15 at the door cash only
Includes: A complimentary drink courtesy of Ron Barcelo and appetizers for an hour.
Bring your Business card to participate in raffle to win surprise prizes.
The next MultiChamber event which it will be held in a beautiful tent in Wynwood. The reason we decided to host the event there is because tha place was featured in channel 10 as one of the best places to watch the soccer matches. People are very excited about the world cup, so this is a great opportunity to mingle with all the guests. In addition we changed the entrance to only $5 dollars for members who pays in advance, this way we hope more people will join us.
U-Doodle Session Meet Up
Saturday, 7.5.14, 3:00 – 6 PM
The Art Place Wynwood
Wynwood Cafe
450 NW 27th Street
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP on Meetup
Every First Saturday, Doodlers Unite. Connect with people face-to-face and get in touch with your creativity! This month’s topic: Education! This month’s medium is Chalk! Chalk-Talk and meet interesting people from across Miami!
DoodleVille is coming soon. Come to our meet-up to get a preview! Million thanks to Mike and his team from McKenzie Craft for making DoodleVille come to life. You can visit his website at www.mckenziecraft.com
Second Annual Independence Day Bbq Bash
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 07/05/2014 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5
Kick off your Independence Day Weekend with Cafeina’s second annual Beats, Burlesque & bbq! After the World Cup Watch Party, stay tuned for $5 bbq menu in the lush green garden and drink specials like, $5 Aguardiente shots or $7 margaritas! Stay tuned as Miss Aurora Natrix’s Ritz Glitz Revue performs scintillating cabaret shows with a nostalgic Americana flair! Beats by Dj Zea, $5 cover after 9pm, so get here early and Happy Fourth of July Miami!
World Cup Fever Party at Cafeina Wynwood
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
For the 1st time in 16 years, Colombia is back in the World Cup! Colombian owner, Ivette Naranjo, is going to create ultimate watch party this Friday at her second Miami home, Cafeina Wynwood Lounge. You’re invited to help celebrate with special guest Perea (from the last Colombian team to play in the World Cup stage, 1994). Doors will open early at 4:00pm and music by Dj Killaka5. Enjoy specials like $4 Aguila, $5 Aguardiente shots, happy hour tapas specials while you watch the game.
Tropical Yoga at Fairchild’s Mango Festival
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 11:00 am – 01:30 pm
Fairchild Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with Fairchild admission
Join Rina Yoga teachers at beautiful Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and enjoy complementary yoga classes fit for all levels that will strengthen and stretch the body and mind for overall wellbeing and relaxation under a nature’s own ambience.
And for our Super Yogis, we will have an amazing fun time exploring yoga poses, games, movement and communication techniques provided by Rina Yoga’s pioneering curriculum for children and teens, Super Yogis’ Schoolhouse
Open Creativity Workshop
Wednesday, 07/16/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Miami Center for Architecture and Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP Link
Cost: Free
How might we design more participatory creative moments in Miami? Join us for a community conversation and brainstorm.
Miami’s art community is growing and changing every day, helping to build a more vibrant and expressive city. Yet for many of us, our experience with that community is mostly one-way interactions, as audience or viewer or supporter. Participatory art invites people to join in the process of creating a work—whether it’s painting, performance or experiment—and can transform people’s ideas of art and their relationship with the local artistic community.
Join the Arts and Business Council of Miami and WhereBy.Us for an evening of inspiration and community creativity as we brainstorm ideas for building participatory artistic experiences in our city. We’ll hear lightning talks from local artists, innovators and creators, and then break into small groups to create new ideas we might build together. The most promising ideas will be eligible for small funding that can help make them happen.
Food, drink and live music will be on hand. Food and drink begin at 6pm; speakers start at 6:30; our brainstorm starts at 7:15. Anyone and everyone is welcome.
We look forward to seeing you!
SPEAKERS
Chris Barr, Artist / Journalism and Media Innovation Program Associate for Knight Foundation
Melody Santiago Cummings, Director of Operations for O, Miami Poetry Festival
Rayna Davis, Director of Audience Development for New World Symphony
Swimwear Association of Florida Presents PeclersParis Seminar: Spring/Summer 2016 Colors and Influences
Monday, 07/21/2014 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 0
Always on the cutting edge of industry insight and information, SwimShow, the most prestigious, longest-running and largest event in the industry has teamed with PeclersParis, the world’s the leading trend, style, and innovation consulting agency, to provide a comprehensive future analysis that will provide designers and buyers the vital advantage of an insider perspective.
PeclersParis deciphers the key influences for Spring/Summer 2016 and translates them into creative scenarios facilitating new product development through the season’s key color, textures, prints, surfaces, and innovation techniques inspiring all markets.
Swimwear Association of Florida Presents PeclersParis Seminar: Spring/Summer 2016 Colors and Influences
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 0
Always on the cutting edge of industry insight and information, SwimShow, the most prestigious, longest-running and largest event in the industry has teamed with PeclersParis, the world’s the leading trend, style, and innovation consulting agency, to provide a comprehensive future analysis that will provide designers and buyers the vital advantage of an insider perspective.
PeclersParis deciphers the key influences for Spring/Summer 2016 and translates them into creative scenarios facilitating new product development through the season’s key color, textures, prints, surfaces, and innovation techniques inspiring all markets.
Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of THE INDIGENOUS Fashion, Food, Art, Music, CULTURE at Hamilton On The Bay on Saturday, June 28, 2014.  An evening of embracing and unifying culture and diversity; An expressive celebration of the worlds hidden and most ancient roots, cultures, and languages. Go Green Fashionista will be sharing the wisdom of aboriginal people and tribes; highlighting art, music, food and fashion. The mission was for guests to be inspired while receiving knowledge of The Indigenous.
To see more of  Anthony Jordon‘s  work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.
Team USA Players Homecoming at Clevelander
Sunday, 07/06/2014 – 07/06/2014 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Clevelander Hotel
1020 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Strait from their grueling match schedule in Brazil, The Clevelander Hotel will be the first stop for Team USA Players on July 6th, 2014. DaMarcus Beasley, Jozy Altidore and Fabian Johnson will be special guests at the hotel and hosts of Sunday Funday on July 6th, 2014.
This homecoming party will be held on the famous Pool+Patio between 3-6pm and is open the public with no cover charge. Join us as we welcome the athletes on stage with the national anthem. In true celebration Clevelander will pop champagne bottles for the hosts while encouraging participation and cheers from the crowd.
The athletes will mingle with the crowd, pose for photos, and party along-side the fans. As always, Clevelander will have live entertainment with dancers, DJ’s and Emcee’s.
Futbolr Clothing “where soccer meets fashion†has provided special items as giveaways and prizes for the homecoming event.
Event will be covered by South Florida’s first and only Hispanic Sports Talk Radio Station 1210 AM ESPN Deportes.
The entire weekend will be full of patriotic fun, sports and entertainment. Clevelander is South Beach’s World Cup Watch Party Headquarters with a 20ft LED screen and over 30 TV’s to catch all of the action. Join us July 4th for the France vs Germany game at 12pm and for the huge match between Brazil and Colombia at 4pm. Colombia’s own #1 Heavy Hitter DJ Camilo will play at half time and at the end of the game. Join us on C-Level for the premium July 4th fireworks viewing party at 9pm.
Clevelander Hotel is located at 1020 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, Florida and is a 21 and over venue.
In the Mix: Member Mixer
Tuesday, 07/08/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
R House Wynwood
2727 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Join The Recording Academy® and fellow music community members for a casual networker hosted by Florida Chapter Board Governor Chris “C-Rod” Rodriguez. Enjoy 2-for-1 drink specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres courtesy of R HOUSE.
Free admission for Recording Academy members and anyone who would like to learn about or join The Recording Academy. RSVP to florida@grammy.com.
Special thanks to our sponsors: R House Wynwood, SAE Institute, SESAC, and the Tampa Hillsborough Film & Digital Media Commission.
Buying Customers – Action Coach
Tuesday, 07/15/2014 – 07/15/2014 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
The Offices at the Biltmore Hotel – ActionCOACH business coaching
1200 Anastasia Ave, Suite 100,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $125
What if you were guaranteed that every new customer buying from you would spend the next 5 years buying more products at ever higher price points?
Or you were certain that every dollar spent on your marketing or advertising would return extra dollars to you down the road?
Or you could finally look at your marketing efforts as investments, rather than expenses?
Now, you can … with this innovative new seminar from ActionCOACH Doug Barra!
Discover the proven strategies of massively boosting your number of new clients almost immediately … by investing just two hours with Doug Barra and ActionCOACH’s “Buying Customers†seminar …
http://www.actioncoachteamsage.com/events/2014/07/15/workshops/buying-customers/
Caiti Johnson
305-285-9264
teamsage@actioncoach.com
Evolution of Curves
Saturday, 07/26/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Marriot Miami Airport
1201 NW Le Jeune Rd,
Miami, Florida 33126
More Info Link
Cost: 25.00
Evolution of Curves is set to change the perception of plus size , curvy women in society. With a convincing debut on the E! Network Evolution of Curves proved that women with Curves are stylish, can move, and deserves to be in the spotlight. Join us in Miami for the Official Launch of our tour.
Broward Partnership’s Young Partners’ Council Hosts BYOB Happy Hour
Sunday, 07/09/2014 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
The Riverside Market
608 SW 12th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost:
The Broward Partnership’s Young Partner’s Council will be hosting a networking happy hour on Wednesday, July 9th at The Riverside Market. Each attendee is asked to provide either 2 new pair of underwear for a homeless man, woman, or child or a $20 donation. Guests will receive a complimentary select draft beer and tasty bites, all while networking with like-minded professionals for a good cause. The Broward Partnerships is a non-profit organization committed to reducing homelessness by promoting independence and self-worth through advocacy, housing, and comprehensive services.
MiamiMixer Art Meets Nature Closing Reception
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Eleazar Delgado Studio
111 SW 3rd ST, 7th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: Free
Art Meets Nature because nature IS art.
We have a fantastic group of artists for June’s remix of the MiamiMixer, each with a unique technique and focus to delight your optic palate.
Artist Lineup:
Jaime Ferreyros
Kelan Putbrese
Allenn Montilla
Michael Nelson Studio
Tim Roberts
AnthonyJordon Photography
Terry Arroyo Mulrooney
Eladio Ramos
Alejandro Posada Art
Artist Jake Cordero
Giselle Barroso
Recycling Energy Forum, Expo & Education
Friday, 11/14/2014 – 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Recycling Energy Forum
3000 NE 151st St,
North Miami, Florida 33181
Webpage Link
Cost:
The Recycling Energy Forum will connect private companies with each other, government, educational institutions, and potential clients. The Education side will provide a forum to discuss solutions and educate future leaders…the students.
The event will also host an educational conference to introduce administrators to clean technologies and to educate students about clean tech careers. In addition, there will be a Job Fair to connect students and professionals with many of the companies that are part of the expo.
REF is a business expo and educational conference that brings together business professionals and educational institutions to share innovations in recycling and energy to improve the quality of life for all, while reducing our impact in the world. The Job Fair hosted in conjunction with the Expo, will connect participating companies with seasoned professionals, emerging professionals, and students ready to kick start their careers in green industries.
The REF Expo will have approximately 80 exhibitors and sponsors in recycling and energy industries, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, as well as, approximately 10 speaker tracks, networking receptions, and a post-event festival. The REF education conference will be hosted in conjunction with the expo and will have students, teachers, and administrators from the Dream In Green, Green School Challenge program, as well as from FIU, and universities from around the country attending to learn what clean tech can do for their educational institutions and what careers clean tech companies create. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dream In Green nonprofit organization and the Florida International University (FIU) Office of University Sustainability.
About Recycling Energy Forum, LLC
Recycling Energy Forum (REF) and the REF Expo and Education is a product of the collaboration of a group of professionals in the areas of marketing, event production, recycling, alternative energy, and sustainable business. Internationally active, with offices based in the United States of America and Germany, REF is aiming to become a major player in the world of recycling and alternative energy Expos & Conferences.
Contact:
Iraklis Kalamenios
Recycling Energy Forum, LLC
ira@recyclingenergyforum.com
http://recyclingenergyforum.com/
4th of July Drag Madness At Palace!
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 04:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Palace Bar
1200 Ocean Drive,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Join us on Friday, July 4th, for an Independence Day celebration like no other!
We’re kicking off our festivities with a fierce T-Dance at 4PM with Matinee Las Vegas’ DJ contest winner; DJ NANDO.
After DJ NANDO warms up Ocean Drive with his sizzling house beats, TP LORDS and guests take over Palace at 6PM, hosting a full night of insane drag shows during DRAG MADNESS.
At 7:30 all Palace guests with RSVP’s for dinner/bottles will be seated for a delicious pre-fixe menu or to start popping champagne while all the fun is still going.
Awesome music, amazing drag shows, a fantastic dinner, all of your friends, and the perfect seat to watch the fireworks at 9PM? ONLY AT PALACE. You don’t want to miss this! Be sure to make your reservation for a table/seat ASAP. Bottle Packages are starting at $100. Email INFO@PALACESOUTHBEACH.COM for reservations.
KE Diet Open House
Thursday, 07/10/2014 – 07/10/2014 04:30 pm – 06:00 pm
KE Diet Miami Office
1045 95th Street, Suite 300,
Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
If you’ve been wanting to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle, the KE Diet Open House is the perfect way to kickstart your weight loss goals. Learn about this new, effective weight loss therapy that is brought to you by board certified physician, Dr. Oliver Di Pietro. Physicians will be able to answer your questions about the KE Diet, plus a $300 raffle good towards a 10-day KE Diet.
Brasileiro Churrasqueria is opening its doors with affordable dining and a beautiful view of Brickell Bay and Marina
Tuesday, 07/01/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
Brasiliero Churrasqueria
801 Brickell Bay Drive,
Brickell, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:
Brasileiro Churrasqueria is opening its doors with affordable dining and a beautiful view of Brickell Bay and Marina
June 17, 2014 – Miami, Fl — Brickell has evolved into a go-to spot for great dining. Surrounded with a variety of delectable restaurants, bars and stunning hotels. Brasiliero Churrasqueria is ready to satisfy those who are craving excellent food choices, extraordinary drinks and desserts all at affordable prices. Adding to the growing culinary industry, Brasileiro Churrasqueria is bringing mouth-watering Brazilian cuisine, wines and spirited cocktails all wrapped in an attractive setting in the heart of Brickell with a beautiful view of the Brickell bay everyone will love.
“Brasileiro is finally what we wanted it to be, we created the perfect combination of ambience, food and wine that every local will be sure to enjoy. Whether you come with your family, significant other or coworkers, everyone will enjoy the atmosphere, view, food and have a great time.â€
Brasileiro Churrasqueria offers the best meat in town to accompany its large salad bar, newly built wine cellar, and desserts all to be paired to perfection with its Brazilian fare. Special event and birthday goers get their own special treat to help celebrate their big day.
The vision for Brasileiro is clear; to provide Miami with a place where you can get high quality food and a great atmosphere with your friends and family at an affordable price. The vision is one everyone shares, committing to its excellence with Brasileiro staff & Chef Luis Portocarrero.
Served tableside by gauchos, diners can choose from a great assortment of prime meats, homemade Brazilian sausage, picanha, pork, chicken, and lamb just to name a few. The salad bar includes a large variety of salad greens and vegetables, homemade salads, hot and cold appetizers, which feature a special of the day served for $12.50 for lunch and $18.80 for dinner. The meat rodizio & salad bar lunch is $18.80, while dinner is $29.60. Kids get their own special price of lunch for $9.80 and dinner for $14.30.
Brasileiro Churrasqueria sets out to create the perfect dining experience while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Biscayne Bay waterfront. Private rooms are also available for all your office parties, special events and celebration needs. Brasileiro Churrasqueria is open for Lunch, Dinner and Happy Hour daily. Hours of operation: Lunch is served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, dinner 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday – Friday. Weekend hours: Saturday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Metered street parking is available as well as valet for $5 with restaurant validation. Brasileiro is located in the lobby of the Four Ambassadors Hotel at 801 Brickell Bay Drive. For reservations and information please call (305) 358-7880.
#Back2Kipling Campaign Launch and Miami Store Opening with Megan Nicole and NYLON Magazine
Saturday, 07/12/2014 – 01:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Miami International Mall
1455 nw 107th avenure, Macy’s Women’s Wing,
Miami, Florida 33172
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
Join Kipling and YouTube darling, Megan Nicole
as we go #Back2Kipling for back-to-school
and celebrate Kipling’s Miami International Mall Grand Opening!
Saturday, July 12th
1PM – 7PM open to the public
2:30PM – 3:30PM Meet ‘n Greet with Megan Nicole
Miami International Mall
Macy’s Women’s Wing
1455 NW 107th Avenue
Miami’s Independent Thinkers presents Summer Art Series  featuring local artist Ernesto Kunde at The James Royal Palm on  on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. We enjoyed amazing complimentary bites and cocktails from Florida Cookery.
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Huahua’s Taqueria, the laid-back Mexican eatery from the guys at HaVen Hospitality Concepts, will celebrate its one year anniversary by launching a new Happy Hour on July 1, 2014. The playful taqueria will be offering an array ofdelicioso food & drink specials Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Drink specials include $3 beers from Huahuas’ list of authentic Mexican cervezas such as Corona, Dos Equis, Negra Modelo, Victoria and Pacifico; $4 house-made margaritas featuring a rotation of seasonal fruit flavors; and $1 off nachos with all the fixings – choice of meat (citrus chicken, pork green chili or carne asada), queso blanco, Mexican cheeses, refried black beans, sour cream,  tomato, onion, pickled jalapeño and cilantro. For an extra kick, top it all off with one of Chef Todd Erickson’s own signature hot sauces.
Those looking to satisfy late-night cravings can rejoice with Midnight Munchies – a continuation of Happy Hour specials on Friday and Saturday evenings from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m.
Huahua’s Taqueria, located at 1211 Lincoln Road, is open for lunch and dinner daily; Sunday – Thursday, noon – 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday noon – 4 a.m.  Telephone: (305) 534-TACO (8226); www.HuahuasTaco.com. Ample street parking is available.
Follow Huahua’s at: www.facebook.com/HuaHuasTaco; Twitter/Instagram: @HuaHuasTaco
About HaVen Hospitality Concepts
HaVen Hospitality Concepts is a group dedicated to developing innovative business opportunities with cutting edge digital technology applications and the best food, drinks and culinary arts. In addition to Huahua’s, HHC also operates HaVen South Beach, which opened at 1237 Lincoln Road in May 2011. Now in its third year, HaVen now features a new design and menu with custom hydraulic matte tables and a menu of more than 20 new dishes. The team is developing additional locations for both Huahua’s Taqueria and HaVen South Beach.
Here is a list of some of the best spots to eat on the Fourth of July:
Earls Kitchen + Bar will be offering a special Stars & Stripe cocktail on Independence Day for $4.50. In addition, guests can enjoy weekly features offered every Friday including double mojitos for $7, $1 off Stella pints and $2 off glasses of champagne. Earls is located at 7535 North Kendall Drive in Dadeland Mall. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily beginning at 11:30 a.m. and brunch on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ample parking and valet is available. Telephone: (305) 667-1786; www.earlsrestaurants.com.
 
The Dutch will get festive for the 4th early this year with an All-American Cookout on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 7p.m. – close. Part of the wildly-popular Bourbon, Beer & ‘Cue series, Chef de Cuisine Conor Hanlon and guest chef Jamie DeRosa of Tongue & Cheek will serve up an outdoor BBQ at Grove at W, complete with summertime games. Priced at $40 per person (excluding beverages, taxes and gratuity), the family-style feast will feature Apple-Brined Smoked BBQ Chicken; Smoked & Barbecued Mackerel Sandwich with Bread & Butter Beet Slaw; and Texas-Style Smoked Beef Brisket with Slathering Sauce, Smoked Garlic Sausage, Texas Toast & Baked Pinto Beans. Drink specials include $2 PBR Tall Boys; $3 Tecates fully dressed with BBQ rub and citrus; $9 Specialty Bourbon Cocktails; and $40 Summer Punch Bowls. The event will take place at Grove, The Dutch’s backyard, inside W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-dutch-2913104985
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is celebrating Independence Day with a festive backyard BBQ on the lawn of the restaurant from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy a menu of classic American favorites with a twist, crafted by Executive Chef Miguel Aguilar, including a chorizo beef burger on a brioche bun; Ball Park hot dogs loaded with Cotija cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, chipotle aioli, pickled jalapeno and shoe string potatoes; and criollo marinated chicken breast. Hearty side dishes will include the chef’s popular devilish eggs, chipotle coleslaw and potato salad. Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is located at 2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue. Ample street parking and valet available. Visit www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com and www.facebook.com/wynwoodkitchenandbarfor more information.
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is celebrating Independence Day and National Fried Chicken Day (Sunday, July 6, 2014), with an exclusive lunch and brunch special, Friday, July 4 through Friday, July 11, 2014. For a limited time, guests can enjoy a twist on the classic Blue Plate Special ($14), two pieces of Lewellyn’s fine fried chicken with a blend of hot spices, served with citrus pepper watermelon and house-made buttermilk biscuits. Perfect to help cool down from the chicken’s fiery bite is Yardbird’s signature Watermelon Sling ($13), a refreshing blend of Troy & Sons platinum white whiskey, fresh pressed watermelon juice and lemon balanced with rosemary and Aperol. Yardbird is located on Miami Beach at 1600 Lenox Ave. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily with weekend brunch on Saturday and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Telephone: (305) 538-5220; www.runchickenrun.com. Reservations strongly suggested.
Khong River House,the popular 50 Eggs concept that offers an authentic yet approachable menu, rich with bold Southeast Asian flavors, is offering for a limited time only a lunch dish in celebration of the Fourth of July and National Fried Chicken Day, Friday, July 4 through Friday, July 11, 2014. Guests can enjoy Khong Fried Chicken ($19), half a chicken with honey-lime marinade served with spicy mango slaw and caramel fish sauce. Khong River House is located on Miami Beach at 1661 Meridian Avenue. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily, with brunch launching July 2014. Telephone: (305) 763-8147; www.khongriver.com.
Swine Southern Table & Bar,on Fourth of July, Coral Gables’ go to place for southern comfort will be serving up a half rack of ribs ($26) with their signature competition rub, cider vinegar mop and homemade pickles for the holiday. Swine is located in Coral Gables at 2415 Ponce De Leon Blvd. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily, with weekend brunch on Saturday and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: (786) 360-6433; www.runpigrun.com.
 
Lure Fishbar, Miami Beach’s seafood hotspot is celebrating Independence Day with succulent food specials including Steamed Shrimp ($15.50)with charred lemon; Grilled Lobster ($24) with chili-garlic butter, grilled corn and fingerling potatoes; Baby Back Ribs (half rack $26, full rack $35) with pomegranate BBQ sauce, watermelon, grilled corn and oven roasted potatoes. Guests can enjoy a twist to the traditional holiday dessert with Apple Pie Empanadas ($11), served four to an order with Granny Smith apples, caramel and maple whipped cream. Lure Fishbar is located in the historic St. Moritz Hotel building at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel at 1600 Collins Avenue. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly at 6 p.m. Valet parking is available. Telephone: (305) 695-4550; www.lurefishbar.com
BLT Prime, located at the iconic Trump National Doral®, will show its patriotism with a Fourth of July Blackboard special menu that evening. The three course prix fixe menu, priced at $60 per person (excluding taxes and gratuity), will feature two appetizer choices of either Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Salad with basil and white balsamic; or Watermelon Salad with fresh feta, pea sprouts and pickled radish. Main course options include Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop with charred peach relish and grain mustard jus; or Scottish Salmon with crushed peas and a citrus emulsion; while side dishes include BBQ Corn with bacon and chives; or Fingerling Potato Salad with truffle aioli. Delicious dessert selections for Independence Day include Red Velvet -Tres Leches with strawberry and cocoa nib; or Chocolaté Crème Brulée with crisp nougatine and berries. Regular dining menu also available. BLT Prime is located at Trump National Doral Miami®, 4400 NW 87th Avenue. Telephone: (305)591-6606; www.bltprimemiami.com.
The Hotel of South Beach welcomes everyone to celebrate Independence Day with a festive rooftop BBQ with a live DJ, from 7 PM – 11 PM. Guests can enjoy BBQ and cocktails poolside, with a spectacular view of fireworks starting at 9 PM. The Hotel of South Beach is an Art Deco hotel where high style meets history, luxurious accommodations, and AAA Four Diamond award-winning hospitality. The Hotel of South Beach is located on 801 Collins Avenue. Telephone: (305)531-2222; http://www.thehotelofsouthbeach.com.
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Wynwood Kitchen & Bar (WKB)’s popular summer dining series continues its celebration of cuisine from around the world in July with a tribute to World Cup contenders, Germany. The three-month long series crafted by Executive Chef Miguel Aguilar has added to the flavors of WKB’s already robust menu by showcasing dishes from Spain in June, and concludes with Portugal in August.
The summer tasting menu will be available for a limited time only during lunch and dinner every Wednesday throughout July beginning on Wednesday, July 3rd. Foodies can embark on a culinary tour through Germany with a la carte dishes to include:
Bratwurst ($12)
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Spätzle ($15)
Egg noodles with shredded Coca-Cola braised short rib
Rouladen ($14)
Bacon, onions and pickles, wrapped in thin slices of flank steak served with potato salad
Radler ($10)
German beer with lemonade
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In addition to the German delicacies, diners can indulge on Chef Aguilar’s regular a la carte menu of Global-Latino small plates, meant to mix and match, as well as creative craft cocktails.
The German summer tasting menu will be available for lunch and dinner every Wednesday  throughout July (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st). Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is located at 2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue. Ample street parking and valet available.
Visit www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com and www.facebook.com/wynwoodkitchenandbar for more information.
Last Call! Closing Reception
Thursday, July 3
KROMA Art Gallery
3670 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33133
One Community One Goal Update to the Community
July 23, 8am
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Chapman Center
300 NE Second Avenue
Miami FL 33132
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
RSVP by July 21.
Seating is limited.
Join us for The Beacon Council One Community One Goal Update to the Community event.
Contact Joe Hovancak for sponsorship opportunities.
New Leaders Taskforce “Why Miami?” event
Wednesday, July 23, 5 p.m.
FIU Downtown on Brickell
Panel Discussion North Tower RM 235
Cocktail Reception- North Tower 19th Floor
1101 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Members $20, non-members $25.
Pre-registration required
The Beacon Council invites you to New Leaders Taskforce-Why Miami?
5 PM- Registration/Networking
5:30 PM- Program Begins
7-8 PM- Cocktail Reception
Join us for The Beacon Council New Leaders Taskforce “Why Miami?” event at FIU’s Brickell campus with keynote speaker Alexandra Villoch, President & Publisher of the Miami Herald Media Company. The event includes a panel discussion moderated by Matt Haggman, Miami Program Director at the Knight Foundation.
You must RSVP online to attend. Click here for driving/parking directions.
Colombia vs Brazil game watch & 4th of July
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 04:00 pm –
Aloft Hotel, Brickell Miami
Aloft Brickell 1001 SW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:
Come to celebrate 4th of July watching the game on 4th of July weekend at Aloft Hotel Brickell, Miami.
Colombia vs Brazil I 4:00 PM
Complementary Ron Barceló welcome drink, beer buckets, BBQ chicken wings, discounted valet parking, Live DJ and more !
Bring this flyer to redeem your free welcome drink.
APT606 at The Standard – July 4th – Exclusive Men’s release of FW2014 Christopher Kane
Sunday, 07/04/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The Standard
The Standard 40 Island Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:
Join APT606 for “DUSK” at The Standard Spa, 4th of July Edition! 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Celebrate Independence Day with cocktails at sunset and beats by DJ Cassinelli. Members receive 10% off FW2014 Christopher Kane collection curated by APT606.
Social Media Day Miami 2014 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, June 29, 2014.  What a wonderful turn out. This years Social Media Day had many of Miami’s top social media influencers together to produce a one day conference. This was the 5th anniversary since Mashable started the event to recognize social media in all its forms. Miami has been building a strong social media community and it was great to see so many come together during this event.
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Watch The Cup Wynwood Stadium at Mana Wynwood The Biggest Viewing Party In Miami
Tuesday, 07/01/2014 – 07/13/2014 11:00 am – 08:00 pm
Watch The Cup Wynwood Stadium
2nd Ave. & 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE
Wynwood Has Caught World Cup Fever Launching “Watch The Cup Wynwood Stadium at Mana Wynwood†The Biggest Viewing Party In Miami!
Watch The Cup sure won’t disappoint with it’s 35,000 square feet pop-up-stadium, filled with food trucks, HDTV’s, a 240 inch LED Screen, free entrance, free beer for the first 500 guests and much more!
Watch The Cup Wynwood Stadium at Mana Wynwood, a pop up stadium in the heart of Wynwood is set to open its doors July 1st, 2014, launching the biggest World Cup viewing party Miami has seen, just in time to root on team USA. It’s 35,000 square feet will be filled with food trucks, bars, bleachers, pool ball, lounge seating, live entertainment, HDTV’s and a 240 inch LED screen, allowing guests to feel as if they were in Rio.
Watch The Cup will be giving away Free Beer to the first 500 guests who RSVP online, starting Tuesday, July 1st, 2014.
Tuesday July 1, 11 am-8 pm. Matches: Argentina vs. Switzerland, USA vs. Belgium
Friday July 4, 11 am-8 pm. Matches: TBA vs. TBA, Brazil vs. Colombia (Quarter-Finals)
Saturday July 5, 11 am-8 pm. Matches: TBA vs. TBA, Netherlands vs. Costa Rica (Quarter Finals)
Tuesday July 8, 2 pm – 8 pm. Match: TBA vs. TBA (Semi-Finals)
Wednesday July 9, 2 pm – 8 pm. Match: TBA vs. TBA (Semi-Finals)
Saturday July 12, 2 pm – Midnight. Match: TBA vs. TBA (3rd Place Match)
The celebration will continue till the finals on July 13, 2014.
Watch The Cup is located at 2nd Ave & 23 Street 
Miami, FL 33127. Reservations can be made online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/watch-the-cup-july-1st-4pm-usa-vs-belgium-tickets-12063958625?aff=es2&rank=3; for more information visit; www.WatchTheCup.com
Full Moon Friday at The Atlantic Hotel
Friday, 07/11/2014 – 07:00 pm –
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
** FULL MOON PARTY – SUMMER EDITION **
Hosted by Erin Mia Milchman
Society 8 Hospitality Group and
Beauty & The Feast Bar and Kitchen Present:
A dreamy sunset upon the beautiful oceanfront terrace on the level five oceanfront terrace of The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, followed by the magical full moon over the Atlantic Ocean.
Enjoy cocktails, live entertainment and exotic fire dancers.
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Table Reservations ~
Please contact Erin Mia
via text: 954.232.0772
via email: erinmiaftlauderdale@gmail.com
Independence Day: Special Guest Tito
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 08:30 pm –
WALL Lounge Miami
2201 Collins Ave. W South Beach,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:
Come out to one of Miami’s hot spots an celebrate Independence Day with DJ Tito!
Tuesday, July 1, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
The James Royal Palm
1545 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
rsvp@miamithinkers.com
Valet $10
Miami’s Independent Thinkers presents Summer Art Series
Featuring local artist Ernesto Kunde
Cocktails and Bites provided by Florida Cookery
“Not Your Mama’s Cooking!” Fourth of July Celebration + World Cup Viewing Party
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 07/05/2014 11:30 am – 05:00 am
Batch Gastropub
30 SW 12th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE
“Not your Mama’s Cooking!” Fourth of July Celebration with Picnic-Style, Comfort Food and a Gastronomic Twist!
Brickell’s neighborhood gastro pub is set to celebrate 4th of July with an authentic all American picnic style, comfort food menu with a gastronomic twist.
Guests will indulge in delectable items such as Corn on the cob with cotija cheese, buffalo sauce powder, lemon zest; House smoked ribs served with jalapeño cole slaw & pickles; Chicken and biscuits with Carolina gold sauce and All American Desserts; definitely “Not your Mama’s Cooking!â€
Merging its celebration with the World Cup, Batch Miami will also be showing the Brazil vs. Colombia game; guests can enjoy its signature drink the Batchito during the game for only $7.50.
WHEN: July 4, 2014
WHERE: Batch Gastro Pub
30 South West 12 Street
Miami FL 33130
Reservations: http://www.batchmiami.com
Overtown Music and Arts Festival
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Overtown Business District
Overtown Business District,
NW 3rd Avenue between 9th & 11th Streets, Florida 33136
More Info Link
Cost: Free
The 4th annual Overtown Music and Arts Festival(formerly named Overtown Rhythm and Arts Festival), will take place in the heart of the Overtown Business District, NW 3rd Avenue between 9th & 11th Streets on Saturday, July 19, 2014. The event starts at 11am and is free and open to the public. The event has attracted thousands of attendees over the past three years, and plans to widen visitor demographics with its star-studded line up of musical artists headlined by Grammy-nominated Raheem Devaughn. Entertainment also includes live performances by Keke Wyatt, Case, Jaguar Wright, Teedra Moses, Deep Fried Funk Band, and Larry Dogg.
Once known as “Miami’s Little Broadwayâ€, Overtown previously hosted music greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Aretha Franklin. In the past, the city was frequently visited by international guests seeking to enjoy the unique food, music and entertainment the “Colored Town†offered. Artistic and cultural celebrations allow a community to begin to understand the historic, cultural, economic, and social context of a community — an essential foundation for developing and enhancing sense of place. The Overtown Music and Arts Festival presents an opportunity to celebrate a rich heritage that the Overtown community provides to the landscape of South Florida.
The event will also include a Youth Zone presented by Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success (T.E.E.S) incorporating an educational health & wellness-component, fun fitness activities for toddlers to teens. HistoryMiami will curate youth activities related to “Urban Arts†and music inspired activities, including coloring activities and a book reading of “What is Hip Hop.â€
Another highlight includes Mavericks Tonsorial Parlor being transformed into a visual art exhibition showcasing the works of famed video director, Gil Green. The art exhibit will explore how images in pop culture are impressionable to the next generation.
Non-profit agencies involved in the event include: Animal Adoption by the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department and the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida.
Sponsors include: City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon, Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA, AMC Theaters, Comcast, T.E.E.S, Absolute Fit Life, RT Group, LLC and House of Wings.
Visit www.overtownmusicartsfestival.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram @overtownmusicartsfestival.
Vendors and sponsorship information please call Nikki Kancey at (786) 529-4586
Press inquiries and interviews Harris Public Relations at info@harrispublicrelations.com or 786.897.8854.
Sizzling Salsa Wednesday @Martini Bar Gulfstream!
Wednesday, 07/02/2014 – 07/03/2014 09:00 pm – 02:30 am
martini bar gulfstream hallandale fl
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497,
Hallandale Bch, Florida 33009
Facebook Link
Cost: $5
Who Remembers Sizzling Salsa Wednesday???
A Power Pack Collaboration With Your Host …
Nelson Fritz aka “Negro Fino Production” 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!!!
http://martinibargulfstream.com/
On Saturday, June 28, we were allowed to visit the Miami Marine Stadium as part of the Day of Art and Action hosted by Gloria Estefan. Did you know there is a campaign on to save and restore the stadium? Below are some hi-resolution photos of the stadium and the art there.
PRESS RELEASE
On Saturday, June 28, international superstar and leading Miami businesswoman Gloria Estefan will kick off a daylong celebration at Miami Marine Stadium. Estefan, a Trustee of the National Trust for Historic Preservation who was named the “Voice of Miami Marine Stadium” in May 2013, will be joined by representatives from the National Trust and Friends of Miami Marine Stadium to unveil several recent, high profile accomplishments in the campaign to restore the iconic stadium, including an announcement by Estefan herself.
A series of events will take place throughout the day following a 10:00 a.m. press conference, including:
The ART History Mural Project, for which nine world-renowned contemporary street artists will be at the stadium to create large-scale, site-specific murals. The project, curated by stencil artist and muralist Logan Hicks, features a roster of local and international street artists including Luis Berros, Doze Green, Elbow Toe, Evoca1, Ian Kuali’I, Joe Iurato, RISK, and Rone. Although closed to the general public, these incredible murals will be presented through extensive documentation, as well as an archival print release at www.arthistory2014.com. Proceeds from the sale of the prints will directly support the stadium’s restoration.
An exclusive Instagram contest hosted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Space for this exclusive contest is limited to only 30 registrants, who will be selected by the National Trust based on their enthusiasm for taking photos of all the things that make Miami special—including its historic icons like Miami Marine Stadium. Contest winners will get to meet Gloria Estefan, interact with the nine artists of the ART History Mural Project, and explore the stadium with its architect, Hilario Candela. Visit www.savingplaces.org/marinestadium to register. The deadline to enter is Monday, June 23, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
The June 28 event comes at an important time for the stadium. In July of 2013, Miami’s City Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to give Friends of Miami Marine Stadium full control over the stadium and the surrounding site so they could develop a plan to renovate and re-open the facility. Per an agreement with the City of Miami, Friends of Miami Marine Stadium has until January 2015 to raise an estimated $30 million to restore the stadium, with $10 million of that either identified or committed.
About the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately-funded nonprofit organization that works to save America’s historic places. In 2012, the National Trust named Miami Marine Stadium to its growing portfolio of National Treasures – historic buildings, neighborhoods, communities, and landscapes across the country that are threatened and face an uncertain future. For more information, visit www.savingplaces.org.
About the ART History Mural Project
Miami Marine Stadium has unknowingly reinvented itself as an iconic venue for street artists, who have flocked to the site from around the world to paint it. These artists, who saw Miami Marine Stadium as a muse, are responsible for breathing life back into this architectural gem. The ART History Mural Project was created to acknowledge artists’ role in the story of Miami Marine Stadium. Existing murals have already been painted by Axel Void, Hox, Pixel Pancho, Stinkfish, Abstrk, and Tatiana Suarez. Artists will continue to paint over the summer of 2014, with another group of renowned international artists coming together on September 6, 2014. The ART History Mural Project will culminate in a print show at Miami’s Gregg Sheinbaum Gallery in September, and a final art show of original works in December during Art Basel. Support for the project has been provided by Liquitex, 1xRun, Crescent Cardboard, and the National Trust. For more information and to purchase prints benefiting the stadium’s restoration, visit www.arthistory2014.com.
Today my wife and I did the Wynwood Food and Art Tour in Miami. This is a weekly event done by Miami Culinary Tours and is one of many versions around Miami set up to help you appreciate what the city has to offer. You can read a detailed review over at my DailyBeerReview.com website, but I decided to post an extensive gallery of photos here for you to see. Check out this and some of the other tours available! Enjoy!
Grand Theft Artists
Sunday, 06/28/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
WYN 317 Gallery
167 NW 25 Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free
Join WYN 317 Gallery in welcoming new and existing members of The Secret Society of Super Villain Artists (SSOSVA). Members want to make a difference in the world and have fun doing it. SSOSVA network on an international level and are involved in their communities fundraising for charities, spreading art awareness and overall fraternizing with other members globally. Come see what it’s all about!
Independence Music Week Beach Parties At Nikki Beach
Friday, July 4th – Saturday, July 5th, 12 Noon –
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL
Tickets
Rain Or Shine
Friday
Steve Lawler, Boris, Oscar G, Vanjee, Patrick M., Cocodrills, Edgar V., ALX, Renato Lopez, Bark Boson
Saturday
Sounds by David Tort, LA Riots, David Solano, Damaged Goods, Laurent Simeca, Paul E, F3R, Chris Valencia, Malone
Independance Music Week Pool Parties At The Raliegh
Friday, July 4th – Saturday, July 5th, 12pm – 11pm
The Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Tickets
Rain Or Shine
Friday
Cedric Gervais, Michael Woods, Digital Lab, Damaged Goods & Andres Fresko
Saturday
Loco Dice, Stacey Pullen, Paul Ritch, Cocodrills, Louis Puig, Danyelino + Mada, ALX
W SpeakerBox Concert Series Presents Anna Palmerola and Robert Elias
Thursday, 07/03/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Living Room Bar
2201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:
W South Beach Hotel & Residences, in partnership with Vision Compere’s creative house, VISION, invites guests to kick-off the 4th of July holiday weekend with the third installment of the W SpeakerBox concert series at Living Room Bar. On Thursday, July 3 from 7:00PM – 9:00PM, guests will sip signature Stars & Stripes cocktails as dynamic duo, Anna Palmerola and Robert Elias, electrify the night!
Here at In The Loop, we know there are always places to be and events to attend. Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be†post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community and learn and commemorate some influential people and events around Miami! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @Loop305 using #WhereToBe hashtag!
6/27/14 6:00pm-11:00pm
Sagamore, The Art Hotel
1671 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Beats N’ Bubbles Spectacle Recordings Launch Event
RSVP:Â Facebook
6/28/14 1:00pm-2:00pm
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
PAMM Art Storytime
More info:Â Webpage Link
6/29/14 11:00am-5:00pm
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Social Media Day Miami 2014
Register:Â Website
6/30/14 9:30am-4:30pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL
Butterfly Conservatory
More info:Â Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
7/1/14 7:00pm-10:00pm
233 12th Street
Miami Beach, FL
Ricky Williams
7/2/14 8:30pm
Intercontinental at Doral Miami
2505 NW 87 Avenue
Doral, Florida 33172
Los Caballeros Las Prefieren Brutas Comedy
More info:Â Facebook Link
7/3/14 8:00pm
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL
Team Trivia Thursdays
Borrowed Sugar Charity Auction at SuViche Wynwood on Thursday, June 26, 2014.   All  proceeds from the auction go tobenefit the homeless shelter, Miami Rescue Mission.
Miami Rescue Mission, Inc. (MRM):Â MRM is a Florida 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. They provide food, shelter, recovery programs, and transitional housing at our three campuses in Miami, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach. The goal is to reach out to homeless and vulnerable members in our community to transform the lives of homeless men, women and children.
Who is Borrowed Sugar:  “Borrowed Sugar Events was to throw great parties in Miami that benefit our community. Each unique party has it’s own theme to create a memorable experience. We use our expertise to bring people together in an environment that facilitates social interaction. We have three categories of parties: Singles, Networking, and Fundraisers. We specialize in events for charity.”
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Pecha Kucha Miami
July 23, 2014, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami Florida 33127
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Resilience is that ineffable quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever. Rather than letting failure overcome them and drain their resolve, they find a way to rise from the ashes. Psychologists have identified some of the factors that make someone resilient, among them a positive attitude, optimism, the ability to regulate emotions, and the ability to see failure as a form of helpful feedback. Even after a misfortune, blessed with such an outlook, resilient people are able to change course and soldier on.
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2014 South Florida Group Exhibition
Thursday, 07/03/2014 – 07/31/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Vargas Gallery
10131 Pines Blvd,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE
From the warm and eclectic South Florida, Vargas Gallery is proud to present fifteen artists who devote themselves to their passion by leading a life making art. The 2014 South Florida Group Exhibition includes artists that explore a variety of concepts from spirituality & female identity, human condition, essence & disintegration, to zoological inspired creations, while others have been influenced by simply residing in South Florida. This exhibition is intended to provide the community with a representation of what is being produced by local artists. The exhibition is not meant to be viewed as a cohesive argument but more as an exploration of the individual’s art making process in the contemporary South Florida artworld. Participating artists include Allison Kotzig, Andrea Huffman, Brandy Lynn Magill, Bryan Hiveley, Christina Ernst, Esmeilyn Tejeda, José Herazo-Osorio, Jose Riera, Judith Berk King, Laelanie Larach, Liliana Botero, Lynda De Vita, Michelle Martinez, Mileydis Llanos and Tom De Vita.
Join us Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 from 6pm-10pm and collaborate with Vargas Gallery in building a new art community in the City of Pembroke Pines.
Tap the Future Miami
Tuesday, 07/08/2014 – 06:30 pm –
Pearl Miami Beach
1 Ocean Dr.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free
Daymond John from “Shark Tank” and Miller Lite are coming together in Miami to hear five teams of entrepreneurs pitch their business idea for a chance to win $20,000 for their business. The event, part of Miller Lite Tap the Future business plan competition, will take place July 8th.
The Miller Lite Tap the Future event is free, and people interested in watching the event can RSVP at MLTaptheFuture.com. In addition, three lucky audience members will be randomly selected to pitch their business on the spot. Daymond and the crew of judges will provide expert advice and will award the best pitch $500.
6th Annual Family and Health Community Festival
Saturday, 08/09/2014 – 10:00 am – 02:30 pm
Pompano Citi Center
1955 North Federal Highway,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Webpage Link
Cost: Free
The Crockett Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Zeta Rho Omega Chapter invites locals to their annual Community Health Festival for a day of family fun and health education. Sponsored by Broward Health, the Community Health Festival will include free health screenings, free immunizations, and free physical exams. Equal parts health and fun, the festival will also include family-friendly activities including games, workouts, a bounce house, a face painter and live entertainment with local talented performers. In preparation for back-to-school, the Crockett Foundation will also be giving away backpacks.
Bio:
Born in New York and raised in Miami since that age of 4, Miami is home to me. I went to college for Fashion Design/Marketing & Merchandising and ended up getting into marketing and media. It’s been a great ride for just shy of two decades. Having gone through the gamut of  print, TV, radio, and the agency world, I am blessed to have a wonderful job where I get to do what I enjoy, meet new people, connect and create. My agency is growing and for that I am truly grateful. We’ve been around for nearly 14 years and I couldn’t be happier with what we have built.
When I am not working, I love to cook, travel and spend time with my family and friends. Downtime for me is kicking back and enjoying some great music and a glass of wine. I am all about simple pleasures. Life is way too short to forget them. I smile at strangers, emit and evoke positivity and try to help anyone whenever I can. I think when you act and live with intention, you can make a difference and that makes life great.
Who has been your most influential mentor?Â
That’s a tough one. I have been very fortunate to meet and work with some amazing people whom I have learned a lot from and others who’ve inspired me along my career. Naming a few, my two first bosses Clara Eshkenazi and Loreyne Alicea. I am friends with them to this day. Both are amazingly accomplished, talented, dynamic and passionate (aside from being AMAZING strategists in marketing and media). They taught me two decades ago to build relationships and the importance of integrity. I am grateful for those lessons and much more I took from them!
How did you get to where you are today?Â
I would say it was a few things. College was very important to me and a wonderful experience where I learned a lot. But also, I credit the ambition that my family helped to instill in me, that desire to “want more.†I always wanted to achieve, so that paired with opportunities and doors opened because of my relationships would be what truly helped to get me here. Although I am grateful for where I am, I’m not nearly finished!
How did you get to be a community leader?Â
I am humbled to be referenced as such. I just see myself as someone who cares. I find it hard to accept people walking around thinking that their (or our) purpose is just to work, pay bills, buy things… I don’t get into belief systems, religion or politics. BUT I do feel we have to make our mark somehow. No matter how hard one may have it, there is always an opportunity to help, to support, to inspire. I think people see those who “do something†as a leader. I am just one person who loves sharing and collaborating. I built my company with a methodology that we would always work with charitable organizations and try to make a difference. It’s been great working and meeting so many great people who I feel are real leaders here in our community. I see how dedicated they are and it moves me. So as far as leadership, I am appreciate for the reference.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?Â
I see myself doing what I do now, just in a different fashion. I hope to continue to grow my company and take on more of a consultative role to afford me more time to spend with my family and to dedicate to my writing.
What about this city inspires you?Â
So much! We live in paradise! I live where people come to vacation. I never stop enjoying or take Miami for granted. The beaches, the people. We have so much diversity here. I love seeing new business opening and places being built. It just means we are growing as a city.
What is your favorite thing about Miami?Â
I love that I can sit in front of the ocean on our beautiful beaches. I love I can go in any direction and eat the most delicious food. My favorite thing?  That special “sazón†we have here that so many from the outside credit as our dose of “Latin flair.†In every article or news segment about Miami, they reference how “Caliente†the people, the food and nightlife are. Not a bad reference as they think if you are from Miami you’re hot!
Miami should be… seen as special for all the unique things we possess as a city.
Miami could be… even more amazing if more people truly wanted to make a difference.
Miami wants to be… known for our flagship teams, beautiful beaches, nightlife, and annual events. But there is STILL so much more for everyone to know us for.
Miami needs… some more great publicity! I feel we are known as one of the entertainment capitols, but need to showcase more of how AWESOME our city and people are instead of drama!
In 2009 Tony Goldman was looking for a way to transform the warehouse district of Wynwood. He had a vision of creating a center that would attract the masses giving people a beautiful new place to explore.  Due to Tony’s passion for street art, The Wynwood Walls have now been transformed into magnificent murals done by some of the world’s most talented artists.
Tony’s goal was to change the way street art is viewed by presenting people with a place to understand it and enjoy it. He began the project at the 25th-26th Street complex with 6 separate buildings whose walls would feature graffiti and street art. Due to the positive feedback from his 2009 endeavor Tony decided to continue the project in 2010 by creating the Wynwood Doors, which is 175 feet of roll up storefront gates that have now been transformed into murals by some of the world’s greatest artists.
When the project began back in 2009 Jeffrey Deitch collaborated with Tony to help make the Wynwood Walls a success. When it came down to artist selection, Tony selected artists with help of Goldman Properties Arts Manager Meghan Coleman, and Medvin Sobio of the Visual Arts Collective Viejas Del Mercado. Artists from the United States, Brazil, Belgium, Mexico, Portugal, Ukraine, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Germany, France, England, Japan and Singapore are featured on the Wynwood Walls and Doors.
The Wynwood Walls attract thousands of people each year. Not only are these stunning walls attracting the masses, but also they are changing the way people view street art. What was once a misunderstood artistic expression is now admired and appreciated by the masses, as it should be!
Haven’t seen The Wynwood Walls? What are you waiting for?! The Wynwood Walls are located at the NW Second Avenue, between Joey’s Italian Café on 25th Street and the art-filled Wynwood Kitchen and Bar on 26th Street and are free of charge! And don’t forget to check out some of the artists featured on the Wynwood Walls here!
Who are your favorite street artists? Let us know on Twitter! Tweet us at @Loop305 with the hash tag #PublicArtWednesday
-Samantha Wagner
The Philadelphia Youth Media Collaborative was created in 2009 to give children and young adults an outlet for their creative talents. The PYMC was started when representatives from local media organizations including, YES Philly, Media Education Lab at Temple University, Big Picture Alliance, University Community Collaborative of Philadelphia,WHYY Dorrance H. Hamilton Public Media Commons, PhillyCAM, Scribe Video Center, Spiral Q Puppet Theater, and Mural Arts Program started to meet regularly for information exchange and networking.
In 2011 The Philadelphia Youth Media Collaborative gained support from the Philadelphia Foundations Fund for Children to build a strong network for the youths involvement in Philadelphia’s media programs. Â Each year in Philadelphia more than 4,000 youth participate in a variety of youth media programs. Â The Philadelphia Youth Media Collaborative is helping strengthen these programs and provides networking between groups, making the youth media programs in Philadelphia a force to be reckoned with. Â The Philadelphia Youth Media Collaborative has goals of bringing awareness to the value and impact of media arts education and creating platforms to showcase youth media productions.
The Philadelphia Youth Media Collaborative has already had much success in networking and showcasing the projects done by the youth. Â They have successfully strengthened and expanded media participants and outreach with their program.
Like what you’ve heard about The Philadelphia Youth Media Collaborative? Contact them here!
What do you think about The Philadelphia Youth Media Collaborative? Â Does Miami need a similar program to get the youth more involved in the Media? Let us know on Twitter! Tweet us at @Loop305 with the hash tag #TalkAboutitTuesday
-Samantha Wagner
Celebrate 4th of July with an All-American BBQ at the National Hotel Miami Beach
Sunday, 07/04/2014 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 15-25
Enjoy a 4th of July BBQ and drink specials at the National Hotel Miami Beach’s Aqua Bar & Grill, featuring live jazz and blues music by The Lenard Rutledge Band and lounge poolside at the hotel’s 205-ft infinity- edge pool surrounded by lush palm trees.
City of Miami Beach fireworks will take place nearby at 8th and Ocean Drive beginning at 9 p.m.
Pricing: $25/Adults
$15/Kids under 14 yrs of age
$5 Beer Specials
Includes BBQ and Pool Access
For more information: (305) 532-2311 or visit www.nationalhotel.com
Visit the National’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/NationalHotel
Twitter and Instagram: @NationalMiami
Henry Fong – Independence Week
Thursday, 07/03/2014 – 07/04/2014 11:00 am – 04:00 am
WALL Lounge Miami
2201 Collins Ave. W South Beach,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: RSVP
Celebrate Independence week at one of Miami’s hot spots with DJ Henry Fong!
GOGO MOAD Creative Kids Project
Saturday, 07/12/2014, 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
museum of art + design
600 biscayne blvd,
miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: 0.00
GO GO MOAD! Pop Up Kids Programs at MDC Museum of Art + Design, Creative Kids Project: Andy Warhol
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to tour The Influencers II exhibition and learn about the elements of art by painting, drawing and sculpting in the style of renowned artists in the exhibition. Parents and visitors are encouraged to stay and create a special project with their children based on the legendary artist Andy Warhol.
Renowned artist Andy Warhol was born Andrew Warhola in the working-class neighborhood of Oakland in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At an early age, he was afflicted with a rare neurological disorder which pushed him to take comfort in a world of his own within celebrity magazines and DC comic books. As a young adult, he experimented with several invented adaptations of his own identity. In this exploration, he decided to drop the “a†from his last name upon moving to New York.
Warhol graduated with a degree in Pictorial Design from the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1949. New York proved to be a successful move for Warhol as he found abundant work as a commercial artist. He worked with posh companies such as Columbia Records, Glamour Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, NBC, Tiffany & Co., and Vogue. Warhol established his career as a praised graphic artist then shifted his focus to painting and drawing. Warhol’s paintings and prints grew to incorporate the techniques he developed as a commercial illustrator. In 1956, The Museum of Modern Art included him in his first group show.
It was the work he produced in the 1960’s and early 1970’s that solidified Warhol as a national icon. Becoming the symbol for the movement Pop Art, Warhol is best known for his iconic paintings of Campbell’s soup cans, Coca Cola bottles, and portraits of Marilyn Monroe.
Dzeko & Torres – Independence Week
Saturday, 07/05/2014 – 07/06/2014 11:00 pm – 04:00 am
WALL Lounge Miami
2201 Collins Ave. W South Beach,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost:
Celebrate Independence week at one of Miami’s hot spots with EDM DJ’s Dzeko & Torres!
Miller Lite Tap the Future
Sunday, 07/08/2014 – 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Pearl Champagne Lounge at Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost: Free
The Miller Lite Tap the Future semifinalists are getting ready to pitch their heart out to a panel of bigshots, including Daymond John from ABC’s “Shark Tank,†and we want YOU to be part of the action! Join us on Tuesday, July 8 at Nikki Beach Club to cheer on the five teams from your region.
The best pitch of the night will win $20K and that team will go on to the competition finals for a chance at the $200k grand prize.
*** Pitch your business idea too! ***
Get your pitch ready because three lucky attendees will be randomly selected to pitch their business on the spot. Daymond and the crew of judges will provide their expert advice to help take your pitch – and your business – to the next level, and will award the best pitch a $500 American Express gift card.
Whether you’re brainstorming the next big idea, out celebrating your latest business coup, or just kicking back to relax, It’s Miller Time!
BFI – Bright Fashion Ideas
Friday, 06/27/2014 – 06/27/2014 06:00 pm –
WALL Lounge Miami
2201 Collins Ave. W South Beach,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:
come and join us for a good time at one of Miami’s biggest hot spots!
#S.O.S. Venezuela presented by Arte Venezolano en Miami on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Â Arte Venezolano en Miami had a fundraiser for S.O.S. Venezuela with more than 50 artists donated their artistic interpretations created on plates that will be sold and or auctioned. Sales proceeds will benefit the Venezuela Awareness Foundation, a non-for-profit human rights organization based in Miami.
Arte Venezolano en Miami | 7432 SW 42 St | Miami 33155 | 786.338.3957.
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Miami Foundation presents Connecting the New Miami through Grantmaking at The Historic Lyric Theater on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.
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Downtown Summer Luau Block Party on Friday, June 20, 2014.  The Downtown Miami Partnership (DMP) along with Elwoods Gastro Pub and Tokyo Blu together brought you the Downtown Summer Luau. The Luau is to highlight all the restaurants and businesses in the neighborhood surrounding NE 3rd avenue and to provide residents and workers in the area with an opportunity to enjoy Downtown while getting to know the neighborhood.
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MDC Museum of Art + Design and CINTAS Foundation Announce 2014-15 50th Jubilee Fellowship Competition
Wednesday, 06/25/2014 – 08/01/2014 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
museum of art + DESIGN
600 BISCAYNE BLVD,
MIAMI, Florida 33132
More Info Link
Cost: 0.00
The Miami Dade College (MDC) Museum of Art + Design and the CINTAS Foundation have announced the ongoing 2014-15 50th Jubilee CINTAS Foundation Fellowship Competition in Visual Arts, Music Composition, Architecture and Creative Writing coinciding with the exhibition Impact and Legacy: 50 Years of the CINTAS Foundation. All submission materials must be received by August 1, 2014.
San Gimignano (or Sangiin local parlance) is an ancient walled city with impressive Game of Thrones like towers spanning up to the heavens. The town is located atop a mountain overlooking a 360 degree view of serene picturesque landscapes, which amplifies its gravitas and sheer elegance. Although most of the original 72 towers have not withstood the test of time, the city is still very much intact and a handful of towers still reign over the city in a majestic regal fashion.
We stumbled upon this castle online and were instantly drawn to it. Since we were travelling to a fable-like city, we felt compelled to stay at a castle that is over 1,000 years old. One of our favorite facets of Europe is the venerable spirit that permeates throughout the historic cities. One can intensely feel the energy of a city and the structures that have absorbed so much history over thousands of years. We thought a castle of this timeworn magnitude would be cool, unique and overflowing with these vibes. Continue reading “A Stay in a Historic Castle in San Gimignano, Italy”
Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami Dades Club Blue Young Professionals Hosts an End of Summer Social at James Royal Palm
Tuesday, 08/26/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
James Royal Palm
1545 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 minimum donation
Club Blue Miami, Young Professionals for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade invites South Florida’s young professionals to enjoy an evening of networking and cocktails at the oceanfront James Royal Palm, located at 1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.
With a modest $25 minimum donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, attendees will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail courtesy of James Royal Palm.
Club Blue Miami comprises energetic, young professionals ages 45 or younger who are, or are certain to become the community’s future leaders. It was established to provide a place where young professionals can connect to change lives. Members are individual contributors whom are committed to expanding Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s mission of building community awareness and establishing long-lasting ties with the community. For more information about Club Blue, visit www.clubbluemiami.org or email clubblue@bgcmia.org.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about sponsorships, please contact Kati Foley at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or via email at kfoley@bgcmia.org.
Yesterday evening, the ProChile Trade Commission in Miami hosted a Chilean Wine Seminar and tasting at the Conrad Hotel in Brickell. Chilean Winemaker Santiago Margozzini from Montgras Estates and Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer conducted an educational presentation titled Chile: Land of Diversity and a Paradise for Viticulture. My wife and I arrived (on time) to a beautifully presented room set up to accommodate 60 or more guests interested in this stop in ProChile’s Chilean Wine Tour.
Santiago went through a slide presentation that highlighted just how diverse a country Chile really is, from the temperature to the rainfall to the geographic landscape to the soil. All of those factors have an extremely important impact on the country’s 16 wine-growing regions. And though diverse, the climate and isolation of the country is ideal for growing grapes. In addition to gentle winters and moderate summers, the lack of phylloxera, hail and bird attacks also contributes to the success of Chile’s growth in wine making over the past several decades. Twenty years ago, there were seven wine regions; today there are 16. Santiago explained that though it took some convincing, the regions are now classified in three groups based on the characteristics of the wines. That was done so wine makers could easily speak about their wines in such a way that would help promote their vineyards in a meaningful way. Those classifications are Costa, Entre Cordilleras, and Andes.
That’s when we began tasting the eight different wines in front of us, each chosen to represent the different viticulture regions of Chile. Santiago and Fred both led the tasting, speaking about the wineries and characteristics of each wine and how it was made. We started with a Sauvignon Blanc from Siegel made in the coastal area of Leyda. It was explained that the cold temperatures from the Pacific Ocean were key to growing this grape to perfection. Sauvignon Blanc is the #1 exported grape variety from Chile.
We were then asked to compare two different coastal Pinot Noirs from Valdivieso and Tabali. While I’m not exactly a wine expert, it was not difficult to see and taste the differences. Fred explained that one of the areas had more variations in temperature and wind than the other. In addition, the soils in the two regions are very different and impart different characteristics to the wines. So same grape but different outcomes.  Pretty cool!
Fred continued “geeking out” on soil as we tried a Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Morande, grown in the “alluvial” soil of Maipo, representative of the foothills of the Andes. We were then given a Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec blend from Viu Manent which sparked a little comparison to the Malbecs of Argentina. We were told that some of the best Malbecs in the world come from this Chilean region called the Colchagua Valley. However, these wines are very different than what you would find in neighboring Argentina as the climate and soil and age of their vines are not the same.
Finally we arrived to a wine made by Santiago, MontGras Antu Syrah. “This is the best wine of the night, hahaha,” quipped Santiago. He explained this was grown on a famous hill in the volcanic soil of Colchagua and would be classified as an Entre Cordilleras wine. My wife and I actually agreed that the sweet fruity aroma and delicious flavors made this our favorite of the evening. Also from Colchagua, we tasted a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend from Montes. Fred said this is a very well-known wine in the United States.
Our final wine of the seminar was another from MontGras, their Reserva Carmenere. We were told that Carmenere grapes are unique to Chile, though originally a French grape variety that was killed by phylloxera. Apparently, Chilean wine makers thought they were making Merlots though it was discovered that in fact it was a Merlot/Carmenere blend. Today, the best Carmenere wines are grown in sandy soil in a warm and sunny climate that allows the grapes to grow to a very ripe stage. This ensures a wine with round tannins and uniquely spicy characteristics. We liked this wine a lot too.
The evening then shifted to a tasting with many Chilean wineries. We tasted some additional wines and learned about some of the goals that each winery was pursuing. For some, it was just to get their name out in front of importers. We ate some cheese and fruits and hors d’oeuvres and mingled. It was an educational evening and fun to learn about one of Chile’s most important products!
Miami Mixer: Art Meets Nature at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Friday, June 20, 2014.   This is a monthly group show which happens on the 3rd Friday of every month & hosted at Eleazar Delgado Studio in Downtown Miami.
Artist Lineup for this month was Jaime Ferreyros, Kelan Putbrese, Allenn Montilla, Michael Nelson, Tim Roberts, Anthony Jordon, Terry Arroyo Mulrooney, Sheila Fraga, Eladio Ramos, Alejandro Posada, Jake Cordero and Giselle Barroso.
Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of  Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art present the River Of Art 15 Pop-Up Social at Batch Gastropub on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
Featured Artists: Terry Arroyo Mulrooney, Valeria Actis, Mitchell Shulman (MIOWSHU)
Featured Charities: Dream Defenders, Conscious Acts of Kindness
About the River Of Art Program
The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!
About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.
Supported by Supported by Sweat Records – Fabulous Miami – Tony Major Events – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – You and I Are Love –  Soul Of Miami
Next month River of Art is July 22nd at Le Koke so save the date!
To see more of  Anthony Jordon‘s  work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.
Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Â What a great wonderful art walk, this art walk is mostly artist studios, so you get to meet the artist, ask them questions and get to see the space where they create their art. Â Click here for a list of the participating Bird Road Art District Studios and see you all next month
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Patrick M at Penthouse 50
Friday, 06/27/2014 – 06/28/2014 10:10 pm – 05:00 am
Fifty Ultra Lounge
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List from 10pm-12am
on david garay’s vip list: complimentary admission for gentlemen until 12am
ladies until 12:30am!
dress to impress
sounds by: patrick m (house – sky patio)
isaac ice cold
nikolas (open format – main room)
javi c
mikey
info & rsvp
call/txt 786-985-3520
Fifty stories up, FIFTY reigns as Icon Brickell’s most exclusive lookout point: a spectacular, Asian-inflected private pool and lounge atop the hotel tower. Open Thursday through Saturday evenings, FIFTY is the ultimate downtown gathering spot for locals and guests alike to enjoy cocktails before or after dinner at Viceroy Miami’s spectacular restaurant, Eos, or as a prelude to a night on the town. Late night, the rooftop lounge plays host to an international who’s who, featuring a rotating roster of some of Miami’s top DJs and an ambiance that’s chic, sexy and quintessentially Miami.
FIFTY’s stunning interiors are layered with grained marbles and woods, Japanese woodblock-inspired prints and plants, with salt air and fresh floral blossoms scenting the sky-high atmosphere. From nearly every angle, the boundless view of Biscayne Bay below underlines FIFTY’s unparalleled perspective atop Viceroy Miami.
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