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

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

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

4th Annual Gables Bike Day 3/1/15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burger Beast Burgie Awards Block Party 1/31/15

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

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

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

Live Art:
Nate Dee
Brian Reedy

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

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

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

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

Civic Engagment Thursdays: Study Finds ‘Financially Insecure Americans Less Likely to Vote

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Taken from http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/study-financially-insecure-americans-vote-28084485

Study: Financially Insecure Americans Less Likely to Vote

Jan 8, 2015, 11:30 AM ET
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press

Less financially secure Americans lean toward the Democratic Party, but are also less likely to vote, especially in midterm elections, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.

The survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan Washington-based research group looked beyond income to measure economic security, instead considering such factors as whether people are employed, have difficulty paying bills or possess a retirement savings account.

Those who Pew ranked as the most “financially secure” were almost certain to be registered to vote, with Pew classifying 63 percent as likely to vote in November. But among the bottom 20 percent, only 54 percent are registered and only 20 percent were likely voters in the midterms.

The survey was conducted in September and October, before the election in which Republicans took full control of Congress.

The survey found the GOP enjoys slightly more support among the most financially secure ? 49 percent in that group favored the GOP candidate in their U.S. House race compared to 42 percent for the Democratic candidate.

But support for Republicans shrinks the further down people fall on Pew’s financial security scale, with the GOP candidate for House preferred by only 17 percent of the least financially secure.

Support for Democrats, meanwhile, was constant across all levels of financial security. But nearly as many of the least secure group was unsure of whom they would support, or backed a third-party candidate, as those who supported the Democratic candidate.

The survey concludes the apathy of those who are least economically secure hurt Democrats in November. “As a consequence, in 2014, the Democratic Party left far more potential votes ‘on the table’ than did the Republicans,” it says.

The survey found the financially insecure are disproportionately minority and female, and particularly unmarried women, one of the core constituencies of the Democratic Party.

The least financially secure are also the least politically knowledgeable, Pew found, with only a quarter knowing which party controlled both chambers of Congress ? the equivalent of a guess, since there are only four possible permutations. Meanwhile, 61 percent of the most secure could answer that question correctly and they were far more likely to have contacted a politician than the insecure.

The insecure are more supportive of public spending to help the needy than the secure, and more skeptical of business. On social issues the insecure and secure have similar views, with one stark exception. A higher proportion of the insecure ? 44 percent ? believe immigration is a burden on America.

Pew’s data was drawn from interviews with 3,154 people conducted online and through the mail via a panel of respondents originally contacted using a probability-based phone survey.

Because final statistics on who cast ballots in the 2014 midterm elections are not yet available, the report calculated the likelihood of each person voting, but it noted its results track data available from the last midterm election in 2010, when Republicans also dominated and the financially insecure generally stayed home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Art Wednesday: Best Street Artist AholSniffsGlue

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This article was posted in Miami New Times. http://www.miaminewtimes.com/bestof/2014/award/best-street-artist-4129152/

The eyes of Miami are stoned on Elmer’s and see everything. The sleepy sentinels keep watch over Wynwood at NW 27th Street, make their mark on the Margulies Collection facing I-95, boldly impress passersby on Biscayne Boulevard, and peer down from above the kitchen at the bayside Standard Hotel. Whatever their location or color scheme, they are stacked by the dozens, sometimes even hundreds, and leave an impression whether or not you know the name of the man who wields the can that created the memorable work. The ignorance stops here, because the local artist deserves your recognition. “AholSniffsGlue” is not only the funniest street artist name in town, but it also gets to the heart of the whole droopy-lidded genius of his best-known trademark. But lazy eyes aren’t all he draws. He’s had solo exhibits of his multimedia artwork at Gregg Shienbaum and Mercenary Square and has been part of group affairs at Scope and Wynwood Art Fair. But it’s the half-mast eyes that are his calling card and most notable addition to the Miami street art scene. Next time you see them, call it out: “AholSniffsGlue!” You’ll look cool in front of your friends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Social Networking Hour 1/15/15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Convivencia Miami Kick-Off 1/20/15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Batch Launches Late Night Happy Hour 1/9/15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bombillo 1/10/15

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

Miami Light Project + Mrpauer present:

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

Video Installation by: Rodrigo Gaya

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

Food truck + drinks + more…

From 8PM to 12AM
Wynwood Art Walk
No cover

Giralda Under the Stars 2/6/15

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

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

Participating restaurants and bars include:

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

For reservations, please call the restaurant of your choice.

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

Vernissage for Jason Aponte 1/8/15

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

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

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

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

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

Rooftop Unplugged Session with Emily Kopp 1/8/15

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

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

Free Reading of Juan C. Sanchez’s Dead By Night at Miami-Dade County Auditorium 1/12/15

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Free Reading of Juan C. Sanchez’s Dead By Night at Miami-Dade County Auditorium
Monday, 01/12/2015 – 08:00 pm –
Microsoft Word - Dead by Night_Flyer_B&W_blackboard.docxMiami-Dade County Auditorium
2901 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33135
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Cost: Free

Playwright Juan C. Sanchez (Paradise Motel, Property Line) will present a free reading of his latest work Dead By Night in the Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s On Stage Black Box Theater on Monday, January 12 at 8 p.m. A female crime novelist is lured into a warehouse under false pretenses. There, she finds two young, adoring fans ready to battle for her love and attention. Dead By Night is inspired by the intriguingly complex life and work of crime novelist Patricia Highsmith, who wrote Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and others. Actresses Barbara Sloan, Michelle L. Antelo and Andrea Bovino will bring this new script to life, under the direction of Michael Yawney. Sanchez’s plays have been produced in Miami, Minneapolis, Los Angeles and New York.

SMB Fitness & Celebrity Transformation Coach Ingrid Macher: 21 Days to Slim & Sexy 1/14/15

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SMB Fitness & Celebrity Transformation Coach Ingrid Macher: 21 Days to Slim & Sexy
Wednesday, 01/14/2015 – 08:00 am –
SMBSMB Fitness
Shoppes at St. Tropez, 200 Sunny Isles BLVD., Suite 6,
200 Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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Cost: Available Upon Request

SMB Fitness & Celebrity Transformation Coach Ingrid Macher Bring you 21 Days to Slim & Sexy

Jared Hall Quartet at LILT Lounge 1/17/15

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Jared Hall Quartet at LILT Lounge
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
LILT-Image4LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Winner of the 2013 National Trumpet Competition Jazz Division, Jared Hall will showcase his well-polished skills in Latin Jazz. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Jesse McGinty Quartet at LILT Lounge 1/16/15

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Jesse McGinty Quartet at LILT Lounge
Friday, 01/16/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
LILT-Image3LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Saxophonist Jesse McGinty takes the spotlight with smooth jazz beats and a soothing vibrato. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Aldo Salvent Trio at LILT Lounge 1/15/15

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Aldo Salvent Trio at LILT Lounge
Thursday, 01/15/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
LILT-Image2LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

First-place winner of the four-time National Classical Saxophone Competition in La Habana, Cuba, Aldo Salvent will showcase an innovative recreation of his original compositions with his trio. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Vinyl Blvd at LILT Lounge 1/14/15

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Vinyl Blvd at LILT Lounge
Wednesday, 01/14/2015 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
LILT-Image1LILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Based out of Miami, Vinyl Blvd. is the product of jazz vocalist and violinist Yamit Lemoine who features Miami’s most talented jazz musicians. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Rose Max & Ramatis at LILT Lounge 1/13/15

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Rose Max & Ramatis at LILT Lounge
Tuesday, 01/13/2015 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
LILT-ImageLILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Highly recognized in the Brazilian, Hispanic and American communities, Rio de Janeiro native Rose Max & Ramatis will be producing Brazilian classics like Bossa Nova and Samba at LILT Lounge. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Unlocking the Keys to Philanthropy Conference 1/15/15

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Unlocking the Keys to Philanthropy Conference
Thursday, January 15, 2015, 7:30AM – 4:30PM
keysUniversity of Miami
6200 San Amaro Drive
Coral Gables, FL
$75: Members of AFP, PPP, UM Alumni /Staff; Early Bird until 1/9/15: $60
$95: Non-Members (and Future Members); Early Bird until 1/9/15: $80
Register Online

A day of sharing and learning for fundraising professionals, CEOs and Board Members that will enhance skills, add to knowledge, generate new ideas and connect with others to build collaborations and partnerships.

7:30 a.m., Registration and Breakfast / Networking / Visit vendor tables

8:30 a.m., Welcome: Leana Cianfoni & Ilene Zweig, Conference Co-chairs
Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Steven Marcus, Ed.D, CEO, Health Foundation of South Florida

Keys To Reaching Your Donors By Demonstrating Impact
Lori Larson, Sr. Director of GuideStar DonorEdge is an expert in donor relations and nonprofit outreach. Lori will share her knowledge of customer development.

9:45 a.m. Keys To The Campaign
Panel of Experts will discuss the vision, the need, the goal, the execution. Panelists include: Sergio Gonzalez, UM SVP Advancement & External Affairs; Marilyn March, Exec. Dir., Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade; Mitch Kaplan, Founder of Miami Book Fair.

11:00 a.m. Keys To The Vault
Panel of Donors / Volunteers will discuss why they are involved with their respective organizations; Expectations from the organization. Panel: To be Announced.
Panel Moderator: Matt Haggman, Miami Program Director The Knight Foundation

12:15 p.m. Buffet Lunch / Networking

1:00 p.m. All I Know About Fundraising I Learned In Detroit – Lessons From A Challenging Economy
Tammy Zonker, is an expert in transformational major gift fundraising. During this session she will share the journey of securing a $27.1 million gift.

2:00 p.m. Dessert Social and Networking

2:30 p.m. Keys To The Experts
Round Table Discussions with experts in all aspects of Fundraising. Each attendee will be able to participate in 3 round tables.

3:45 p.m. Keys To Having Fun Fundraising

Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge 1/15/15

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Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 01/15/2015 – 01/16/2015 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
1537806_10204173174988071_7291483429444298264_oMoca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th st,
miami, Florida 33160
Facebook Link
Cost: $6

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

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

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

It’s 18 to PARTY! 21 to DRINK!

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

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

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

Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge 1/8/15

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Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 01/08/2015 – 01/09/2015 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10550917_10152901033478827_7419595593198822737_nMoca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th st,
miami, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost: $6

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

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

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

It’s 18 to PARTY! 21 to DRINK!

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

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

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

Sizzling Salsa Wednesday at Martini Bar Gulfstream 1/14/15

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Sizzling Salsa Wednesday @Martini Bar Gulfstream!
Wednesday, 01/14/2015 – 01/15/2015 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Martinimartini bar gulfstream hallandale fl
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497,
hallandale, Florida 33009
Webpage Link
Cost: $5

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sizzling Salsa Wednesday at Martini Bar Gulfstream 1/7/15

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Sizzling Salsa Wednesday @Martini Bar Gulfstream!
Wednesday, 01/07/2015 – 01/08/2015 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10917078_896865847025231_873769798575474710_nmartini bar gulfstream hallandale fl
601 Silks Run SUITE 2497,
hallandale, Florida 33009
Webpage Link
Cost: $5

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

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

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

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

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

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

Music Monday 1.5.15 – 9 Mile Music Festival

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Save the Date for the 9 Mile Music Festival!

The 9 Mile Music Festival began as a labor of love, pioneered by Cedella Marley Booker, taking place every year in Miami, Florida. Over the years the festival has had other names including “The Caribbean Music Festival”  then evolved into what is the 9 Mile Music Festival today. Keeping in alignment with its namesake, the village of Nine Mile is the foundation and heart of our family.  This reggae music festival is more than just your average “concert”; it has a commitment to doing good and spreading love.

The 9 Mile Music Festival is responsible for collecting over two (2) million canned goods over its 22-year span.  In an effort to continuously give back to its community, four canned goods are required for entry along with a purchased admission.  The canned goods that are collected are then distributed to shelters in Miami & Jamaica.

This year’s performances will be held at MIAMI DADE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 10901 SW 24 ST, Miami, Fl, 33165

Performances this year are on SAT FEB 14, 2015

Come out & show some love.

 

DJ ESP 1/11/15

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DJ ESP
Sunday, 01/11/2015 – 10:00 pm –
ESP_640E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $20

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

DJ Joe Maz 1/8/15

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DJ Joe Maz
Thursday, 01/08/2015 – 10:00 pm –
E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $20

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

DJ Mister Gray 1/7/15

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DJ Mister Gray
Wednesday, 01/07/2015 – 10:00 pm –
14.11_mrGrey_612E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: $20

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

DJ Affect 1/5/15

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DJ Affect
Monday, 01/05/2015 – 10:00 pm –
E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $20

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

Bakehouse Second Friday 1/9/15

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Bakehouse Second Friday
Friday, January 9, 2015, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
2ndfridayThe Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami Florida 33127

Enjoy a special performance by Miami’s beloved Spam Allstars, open studios, food trucks, the closing of In Response – featuring the work of our artists and Kathryn Andrews (on loan from the De La Cruz Collection) –and the debut of “Swenson Shots” in the Swenson Gallery, also curated by our very own Justin H. Long!

Swenson Shots are designed to give emerging artists their first experience producing a gallery show from start to finish and provide a space for a more experienced artist to experiment and showcase a new line of work. The shows will have a fast turnaround, with artists having the space from Monday to Sunday with an opening on Wednesday. This is just enough time to set up, have an opening, lead a talk, document the show, and conduct private visits with curators, gallerists, and potential buyers. This complete, soup-to-nuts opportunity is key to launching promising careers beyond the studio and into the professional art world.

DJ Konflikt 1/10/15

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DJ Konflikt
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 10:00 pm –
15.01.10_konflikt_640E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $20

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

DJ Jason Lema 1/9/15

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DJ Jason Lema
Friday, 01/09/2015 – 10:00 pm –
15.01.09_JASONLEMA_640E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $20

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

DJ Frank Flux 1/6/15

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DJ Frank Flux
Tuesday, 01/06/2015 – 10:00 pm –
15.01.06_Frank_640E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11th Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $20

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

Burning man Movie Art Music Fundraiser for The Love Burn 1/9/15

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Burning man Movie Art Music Fundraiser for The Love Burn
Friday, 01/09/2015 – 01/09/2015 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
love-burn-posterMiami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Interested in Burning Man art? Dancing til dawn? Open-air movie night? Eargasmic music?
Come to the shenanigastic Love Burn Precompression Party/FUNdraiser. Support bringing large-scale interactive art to South Florida’s beachfront burn called the Love Burn.
Open-air screening will feature stunning documentaries about the history and principles of Burning Man, local art, and a silent auction plus, amazing music

Date Creatively with Heartsy at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 2/21/15

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Date Creatively with Heartsyâ„¢! 2/21/15 at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
Sunday, 02/21/2015 – 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
10170877_264143153767567_6760198805982123177_n2Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
11037 Pines Blvd # 430,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026
Webpage Link
Cost:

Date Creatively this Valentine’s Day month! Learn, brush stroke by brush stroke, how to create a beautiful 16” x 20” acrylic painting you’ll be proud to give to your sweetheart! Must register at www.heartsy.buzz, or call (844) 643-2787.

Date Creatively with Heartsy at Burger & Beer Joint 2/22/15

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Date Creatively with Heartsyâ„¢! 2/22/15 at Burger & Beer Joint
Sunday, 02/22/2015 – 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
LOGO1Burger & Beer Joint
1766 Bay Rd. Miami Beach,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Date Creatively this Valentine’s Day month! Learn, brush stroke by brush stroke, how to create a beautiful 16” x 20” acrylic painting you’ll be proud to give to your sweetheart! Must register at www.heartsy.buzz, or call (844) 643-2787.

Date Creatively with Heartsy at ARTcade Bar 2/28/15

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Date Creatively with Heartsyâ„¢! 2/28/15 at ARTcade Bar
Saturday, 02/28/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
1544389_239300769585139_146499401_nARTcade Bar
235 12th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Date Creatively this Valentine’s Day month! Learn, brush stroke by brush stroke, how to create a beautiful 16” x 20” acrylic painting you’ll be proud to give to your sweetheart! Must register at www.heartsy.buzz, or call (844) 643-2787.

Date Creatively with Heartsy at Burger & Beer Joint 2/13/15

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Date Creatively with Heartsyâ„¢! 2/13/15 at Burger & Beer Joint
Sunday, 02/13/2015 – 02/13/2015 04:00 pm – 07:00 am
1901233_249178815264001_2140893528_nBurger & Beer Joint
Mary Brickell Village, 900 South Miami Avenue #130,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

Date Creatively this Valentine’s Day weekend! Learn, brush stroke by brush stroke, how to create a beautiful 16” x 20” acrylic painting you’ll be proud to give to your sweetheart! Must register at www.heartsy.buzz, or call (844) 643-2787.

Date Creatively with Heartsy at Ruby Tuesday 2/12/15

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Date Creatively with Heartsyâ„¢! 2/12/15 at Ruby Tuesday
Sunday, 02/12/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
10170877_264143153767567_6760198805982123177_n1Ruby Tuseday
15281 Northwest 67th Avenue,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
Webpage Link
Cost:

Date Creatively this Valentine’s Day weekend! Learn, brush stroke by brush stroke, how to create a beautiful 16” x 20” acrylic painting you’ll be proud to give to your sweetheart! Must register at www.heartsy.buzz, or call (844) 643-2787.

Date Creatively with Heartsy at Miller’s Ale House 2/14/15

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Date Creatively with Heartsyâ„¢! 2/14/15 at Miller’s Ale House
Saturday, 02/14/2015 – 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
aMiller’s Ale House
15251 Northwest 67th Avenue,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
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Date Creatively this Valentine’s Day! Learn, brush stroke by brush stroke, how to create a beautiful 16” x 20” acrylic painting you’ll be proud to give to your sweetheart! Must register at www.heartsy.buzz, or call (844) 643-2787.

Date Creatively with Heartsy at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 2/15/15

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Date Creatively with Heartsyâ„¢! 2/15/15 at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
Sunday, 02/15/2015 – 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
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15492 Northwest 77th Court,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33016
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Date Creatively this Valentine’s Day weekend! Learn, brush stroke by brush stroke, how to create a beautiful 16” x 20” acrylic painting you’ll be proud to give to your sweetheart! Must register at www.heartsy.buzz, or call (844) 643-2787.

Date Creatively with Heartsy at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 2/23/15

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Date Creatively with Heartsyâ„¢! 2/23/15 at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
Monday, 02/23/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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15492 Northwest 77th Court,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33016
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Date Creatively this Valentine’s Day month! Learn, brush stroke by brush stroke, how to create a beautiful 16” x 20” acrylic painting you’ll be proud to give to your sweetheart! Must register at www.heartsy.buzz, or call (844) 643-2787.

Iron Tribe Open House 1/7/15

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Iron Tribe Open House
Wednesday, 01/07/2015 – 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
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22 Merrick Way,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Iron Tribe Coral Gables invites the public out to tour their brand new, state of the art facility. Guest will get to watch a fun workout while hearing about the program and enjoying Inner Fire Grill food and drinks.

Iron Tribe Grand Opening Bash 1/10/15

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Iron Tribe Grand Opening Bash
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
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22 Merrick Way, Coral Gables FL 33134,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Iron Tribe Coral Gables invites the public out to celebrate it’s long awaited grand opening. Guests will enjoy an optional free workout followed by a barbecue, drinks and live music.

Artist Madeliene Abling Exhibits New Works at Williams McCall Gallery 1/17/15

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Artist Madeliene Abling Exhibits New Works at Williams McCall Gallery
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 02/04/2015 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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110 Washington Ave., CU-3,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: free

Local favorite Madeliene Abling unveils new oil paintings at the Williams McCall Gallery South of Fifth. Kicking off with an artist reception that is open to the public on Saturday, January 17th at 6 pm, the exhibit runs until February 4. The exhibit features Abling’s boats, classic cars, and adult beverages. Abling is known for her thick, luscious, colorful oil paintings. Her work is figurative but with a different twist. Abling uses her palette knife to create exciting imagery of different themes. Abling rarely includes people in any of her work because she feels the viewer can be more easily invited into her work without the interference of people within the painting. In all of her paintings the viewer can see movement. The wind in the sails of the boats, cars chugging down a road or an adult beverage just ready for a sip! Abling paints with abandon–not afraid to take chances and from this come her striking visual paintings!

Vinyl Blvd at LILT Lounge 1/10/15

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Vinyl Blvd at LILT Lounge
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
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270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Based out of Miami, Vinyl Blvd. is the product of jazz vocalist and violinist Yamit Lemoine who features Miami’s most talented jazz musicians. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Jesse McGinty Quartet at LILT Lounge 1/9/15

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Jesse McGinty Quartet at LILT Lounge
Friday, 01/09/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
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270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Saxophonist Jesse McGinty takes the spotlight with smooth jazz beats and a soothing vibrato. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Rose Max & Ramatis at LILT Lounge 1/8/15

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Rose Max & Ramatis at LILT Lounge
Thursday, 01/08/2015 – 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
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270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Highly recognized in the Brazilian, Hispanic and American communities, Rio de Janeiro native Rose Max & Ramatis will be producing Brazilian classics like Bossa Nova and Samba at LILT Lounge. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Andrew Hamilton Quartet at LILT Lounge 1/7/15

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Andrew Hamilton Quartet at LILT Lounge
Sunday, 01/07/2015 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
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270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Having played in the biggest jazz venues in Chicago and with Grammy Award-winning Brian Lynch, Trombonist and Composer Andrew Hamilton will be showcasing his rich jazz tunes and Latin-influenced pieces. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Nanami Morikawa Trio at LILT Lounge 1/6/15

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Nanami Morikawa Trio at LILT Lounge
Tuesday, 01/06/2015 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
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270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Jazz vocalist, Nanami Morikawa will highlight her soothing and mellow tone alongside subtle jazz rhythms. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk 1/2/15

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Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk
Friday, January 2, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
McCormick Place, Downtown Miami
firstfriday111 SW 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130

McCormick Place Presents
The Gallery Curated by: Elvira Aedo-Dago
Maestro Rafael Soriano, Maestro Rafael Consuegra, Mario Ayerbe, Stephen Gamson, Lloyd Goradesky, Marianna Fox, Vito Bonanno

Fine Art Studios
7th Floor: Eleazar Delgado Studio, Monique Lassooij
2nd Floor: Irela Fabiola Amato, Sidney Cooper, Gustavo Gonzalez, Karen Kim, Daniela Canabal, Sharon Rauvola, Benedicte Blanc-Fontenille
3rd Floor: Andrea Beloff, Arrington Magny, Jaro Joseph, Jairo Granda, Yvonne Pfeiffer, Sophie Perrault, Aida Seroussi

#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – Frozen But Chic

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Our tropical selves welcomed the beginning of the new year playing in the snow, instead of the sand. Nevertheless, freezing mountain top temperatures and a winter wind chill could not sway us from keeping our last look of 2014 true to Miami style. After all, our Golden State of Mind is to dress for the weather we want, not the weather we have. So, to celebrate NYE, we slipped into a stylish House of Harlow 1960 romper we picked up last week at PacSun at the Falls and ventured out to Windham Mountain to show the lovely people of The Catskills how Miami-ans do glamour. We may have been frozen, but at least we looked chic!

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Hat – Kendall and Kylie Floppy Panama Hat from PacSun at The Falls
Romper – House of Harlow 1960 Keyhole Romper from PacSun at The Falls
Coat – Faux Fur Coat from Forever21 (similar here)
Shoes – Black Suede Booties from Gap (similar here)

Ariel Pocock featuring James Suter at the EPIC’s LILT Lounge 1/3/15

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Ariel Pocock ft. James Suter at the EPIC’s LILT Lounge
Saturday, 01/03/2015 – 01/03/2015 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
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270 Biscayne Blvd. Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Free

Internationally and nationally acclaimed jazz pianist, vocalist and composer, Ariel Pocock will showcase her sinewy jazz piano and plain-spoken vocal chops alongside Jame Suter’s bass beats. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

Jean Caze Quartet at the Epic’s LILT Lounge 1/2/15

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Jean Caze Quartet at the EPIC’s LILT Lounge
Friday, 01/02/2015 – 01/03/2015 10:00 pm – 01:00 am
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270 Biscayne Blvd. Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

One of today’s most exciting voices in jazz and Michael Buble’s famed trumpet player Jean Caze will showcase his lyrical tone with his quartet at LILT Lounge. LILT Lounge brings the first high-design lounge to downtown Miami with nightly live music curated by Kristian Caro and creative cocktails by Dean Feddaoui. Lounge opens at 7p.m. with social bites by acclaimed executive chef Wolfgang Birk including charcuterie & cheese, oysters & caviar, lobster cocktail and tuna tartare gazpacho.

38th Annual Art Deco Weekend Celebrates Miami Beach 100 Year Anniversary 1/16/15-1/18/15

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38th Annual Art Deco Weekend Celebrates Miami Beach 100 Year Anniversary
artdecoweekend Friday, January 16, Noon – 11PM
Saturday, January 17, 10AM – 11PM
Sunday, January 18, 10AM – 8PM
Ocean Drive & Lummus Park
between 5th & 13th Streets
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website

Art Deco Weekend 2015 celebrates 100 years of history, architecture and people! Join us January 16th – 18th as we take a step back in time and remember the last 100 years of Miami Beach.

Every year during Art Deco Weekend, Miami Design Preservation League closes Ocean Drive to traffic. Over 140 vendors line Lummus Park and Ocean Drive displaying vintage and handmade paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, posters and more. Ocean Drive fills with street entertainment, classic cars and people. However, the main attraction is the Art Deco buildings sitting on the most famous street in South Florida!

A lively and entertaining menu of family friendly entertainment takes over Ocean Drive during Art Deco Weekend. Come see stilt walkers, magicians, dancers, strolling characters and more! The Art Deco Weekend lectures are held in the Art Deco Museum at 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Fl 33139.

The Promenade is our cultural hub at Art Deco Weekend. Attendees will be able to dance to music from the 1920s, 30s & 40s as jazz musicians & big bands take the stage. Attendees will be able to see furniture and home accessories made in Art Deco decades. Models will take the stage and showcase clothing and accessories made or inspired by the Art Deco era. Finally, the ADW Film Series will feature films made in Miami Beach as we celebrate the “100 Years of Miami Beach!”

Art Deco Weekend invites you to be a part of the first annual Deco Dance-A-Thon, Saturday, January 17, 3–6 p.m., sponsored by Art Deco Napier. Cost to enter is $30 for Individuals and $50 per Couple. Prizes go to the best dancer, best costume and more!

Art Deco Weekend is happy to present the 5th Annual Art Deco Weekend Fashion Show. The Miami Design Preservation League has partnered with Tatyana Clothing, Iris Chase Designs, Beauty Touches Group, and Beauty Schools of America to bring you an exciting hour of Art Deco Fashion and Music.

Art Deco Weekend is an official venue for Swingsomnia and Vintage Swing Celebration attendees! Swing dance and music enthusiasts from across the country will come together to spotlight the Swing Era and accentuate community instead of the difference that set people apart. Sarah Jane and the Blue Notes and the Shiny Shoes Band will take the stage as nearly 200 dancers hit the floor for a fun night of music and dance! Friday, January 16, 2015 8pm – 11pm at the Promenade, 12th and Ocean (on the sand).

The Playground is a special area of Art Deco Weekend for kids and families. The Playground is open to the public on Saturday (1/17) and Sunday (1/18) from NOON – 5PM. The Playground is located in Lummus Park by 13th street and features live performances just for kids along with kids activities and vendors. On Sunday, we will kick off the day at the Playground with an event for dogs, so bring the whole family to Art Deco Weekend and visit the Playground! On Sunday, at the Playground, all the participating dogs will receive a doggie bag at our Arf Deco doggie meet-up. Awards will be given out at the Playground Stage for MOST DECO DOG and to the DOG & OWNER who look the most alike along with a handful of other fun awards.

The B.I.G. Summit Technology Conference 1/20/15

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The B.I.G. Summit – Technology Conference
Tuesday, January 20th, 7:00am – 6:00pm
bigsummitNew World Center
500 17th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets: $299 Standard
Use code ROIM99 to save $200 off Standard Tickets.
$499 VIP (includes preferred seating, VIP lunch with speakers & special guests, and special gifts)
$99 Student (with ID)
All tickets include, breakfast, lunch, and access to the After Party. Access to all sessions and post summit presentation materials also included.
Register Online

Each year the B.I.G. (Business, Innovation and Growth) Summit welcomes audiences of visionaries, business titans, entrepreneurs, media, business, and community leaders to a day of game-changing BIG ideas and disruptive technologies for propelling business forward.

This year’s Summit will feature keynote speaker Randi Zuckerberg (Facebook early executive), as well as Peter Rubin (Wired Magazine Senior Editor), Elizabeth Baron (Ford), and other noteworthy technology experts outlined in our Speakers section.

The outstanding lineup of global business leaders will discuss some of the most challenging and important issues of business, education, and entertainment in today’s ever-changing environment. Attendees will gain insight into how best to utilize the rapidly advancing world of technology to gain a competitive edge.

The B.I.G Summit is about fostering the culture of innovation, cutting-edge technology, intellectual support, and helping attendees identify and access resources that will fuel each stage of their business and the engine for economic vitality.

Single Mingle Pre-Valentine’s Day Mixer 2/7/15

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Single Mingle Pre-Valentine’s Day Mixer
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4250 Salzedo Street,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: 45.00

Heart Tango invites you to join us for what promises to be a night you will not want to miss. If you are one of the many singles in the city looking to meet the city’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, then come to Singles Mingle Speed Dating event at CRAVE in Miami! Join us for an evening of mixing, mingling, and speed dating.

Come and meet other single professionals like yourself and have the time of your life!

Then, after the event, use our exclusive online system from home to choose your matches from the people at the event. You’ll be able to send messages through our system to anyone who attended the event.

Age groups: 21-34 and 35-45

OVER 150 SINGLES EXPECTED!!

Bizarre Botany: Tropical Botanic Artists 1/9/15

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Bizarre Botany: Tropical Botanic Artists
Friday, 01/09/2015 – 01/30/2015 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
bbb-coconut-Julio-FiguroaIsabel Fine Home Furnishings
7334 Red Road,
South Miami, Florida 33143
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Bizarre Botany is an exhibition of black and white drawings by Miami-based Tropical Botanic Artists group. The original illustrations are drawn from 140 created for THE BIG, BAD BOOK OF BOTANY: The World’s Most Fascinating Flora by Michael Largo (William Morrow). The artists will be present for the January 9, 2015, kickoff event of South Miami’s monthly GalleryWalk.

Largo’s research for the highly personal collection of anecdotes about the effects of common and uncommon plants on humans led him to Tropical Botanic Artists who drew or painted plants to illustrate his words. Book combines latest biological data with bizarre facts about some of the plant kingdom’s most intriguing species.

Artists whose works are on view are Margie Bauer, Kristi Bettendorf, Beverly Borland, Silvia Bota, Marge Brown, Marie Chaney, Susan Cumins, Jeanie Duck, Julio Figueroa, Bobbi Garber, Pauline Goldsmith, Leo Hernandez, Carol Ann Lane, Elsa Nadal, Carol Onstad, and Donna Torres. Visit tropicalbotanicartists.com for details about the group. # # #

Happy New Year’s Eve 12.31

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  • E11even Miami Counts Down NYE With Usher 12/31/14

    E11EVEN_USHERIRIE_640_5E11even Miami Counts Down NYE With Usher Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 09:00 pm – E11EVEN Miami 29 NE 11th St., Miami, Florida 33132 Buy Tickets Link Cost: Countdown The New Year With The Ultimate Performer. Open Bar 9pm to 11pm With Passed Hors d’oeuvres and Champagne Toast …

  • Oak Tavern’s 2nd Annual Mad Hatter Ball 12/31/14

    Mad-Hatter_-NYE_-Graphic-Wood-Background_-FINALOak Tavern’s 2nd Annual Mad Hatter Ball Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 09:00 pm – 02:00 am Oak Tavern 35 NE 40th St, Miami, Florida 33137 Webpage Link Cost: Free Don your most extravagant head piece and stride down to the design district where Oak Tavern will …

  • New Year’s Eve at Novecento & It Espresso Lounge – Midtown Miami 12/31/14

    NYE2015-2New Year’s Eve at Novecento & It Espresso Lounge – Midtown Miami Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 12/31/2014 07:00 pm – Novecento & it Espress Lounge – Midtown Miami 3201 Buena Vista Blvd, Miami, Florida 33127 Webpage Link Cost: Varies Ring in 2015 with New Year’s Eve …

  • Royal White Affair NYE 2014 12/31/14

    royalwhiteaffairWednesday December 31, 2014, 9:00PM- 12:00AM Ritz Carlton South Beach 1 Lincoln Rd Miami, FL 33139 Dancing to the beats of DJs Tony G, Chris Valencia, and Malone, attendees will enjoy a night filled with mystique, live entertainment, aerialists, and …

  • UC|CU New Years Eve Gala hosted by Jack Mackenroth 12/31/14

    unitynyeWednesday, December 31, 2014, 10pm-1am Betsy Hotel Rooftop 1440 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Drinks, nibblies, party favors and International and HIV Advocate Jack Makenroth and Superstar DJ Citizen Jane! Proceeds benefit the Unity Coalition Sharing is CaringClick to …

  • Countdown NYE Early With Serendipity 3 12/31/14

    Serendipity3 NYE flierCountdown NYE Early With Serendipity 3 Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm Serendipity 3 1102 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Webpage Link Cost: $10 For the ultimate, kids-friendly, New Years Eve Celebration, head to Serendipity 3 on Lincoln Road in Miami, to ring …

  • Monty’s Sunset New Years Eve Party 12/31/14

    Montys-New-YearsMonty’s Sunset New Years Eve Party Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 09:00 pm – 01:00 am Monty’s Sunset 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Webpage Link Cost: Free New Years Eve is best night of the year to party, and no place else does it like …

  • New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at 1826 Restaurant & Lounge 12/31/14

    unnamed-11New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at 1826 Restaurant & Lounge Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:30 pm – 1826 Restaurant & Lounge 1826 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Webpage Link Cost: $195/$200/$440 Experience four floors of vibrant atmosphere with musical stylings from three DJs this New …

  • Usher: Countdown the New Year with the Ultimate Performer 12/31/14

    USHER-E11EVEN-MIAMIUsher: Countdown the New Year with the Ultimate Performer Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 12/31/2014 09:00 pm – E11EVEN Miami 29 NE 11th St., Miami, Florida 33132 Buy Tickets Link Cost: Varies E11EVEN MIAMI Welcomes USHER On New Year’s Eve Countdown the New Year with the ultimate performer! Open …

  • New Year’s Eve at Vintro Hotel & Kitchen 12/31/14

    New Year’s Eve at VINTRO Hotel & Kitchen Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am VINTRO Hotel & Kitchen 2216 Park Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139, 2216 Park Avenue, Florida 33139 Webpage Link Cost: $150.00 per person Ring in 2015 Mediterranean style with …

  • New Years Eve- Mango’s Tropical Cafe 12/31/14

    10801662_10152887059891779_5265675570830231735_nNew Years Eve- Mango’s Tropical Cafe Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 08:00 pm – 05:00 am Mango’s Tropical Cafe 900 Ocean Drive, MIAMI BEACH, Florida 33139 Webpage Link Cost: $500 New Year’s Eve 2014 Mango’s Tropical Cafe is now taking reservations for our Gala New Year’s Eve Party. …

  • Ring-In 2015 at National Hotel Miami Beach With Lavish Gourmet Menu and Live Band 12/31/14

    Ring-In 2015 at National Hotel Miami Beach With Lavish Gourmet Menu and Live Band Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 08:30 pm – 01:30 am National Hotel Miami Beach 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Webpage Link Cost: $ 195.00 per person, plus tax …

  • LILT Lounge presents Une Nuit A Paris 12/31/14

    LILTNEWYEARSEVEFINALLILT Lounge presents Une Nuit A Paris Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 06:00 pm – LILT Lounge 270 Biscayne Way Blvd., Miami, Florida 33131 Webpage Link Cost: $150 – $750 LILT Lounge, The Epic Hotel’s newest entertainment venue, delivers a New Year’s Eve Parisian soirée dubbed: …

  • New Year’s Eve 2015 Celebration 12/31/14

    newyearseve: : : New Year’s Eve 2015 Celebration : : : Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 08:00 pm – 05:00 am Dolores but you can call me Lolita 1000 S Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131 Buy Tickets Link Cost: Present “End this year with a blast. Start the New …

  • Stilo Magazine Lincoln Rd NYE Bash 2015 12/31/14

    LINCOLNRDNYE20151Stilo Magazine Lincoln Rd NYE Bash 2015 Sunday, 12/31/2014 – 08:00 pm – 05:00 am Hush 1661 Pennsylvannia Ave, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Eventbrite Link Cost: $50 and up International Fashion Magazine and Not for Profit Charity Organization, The Doc It Foundation will officially kick off …

  • New Year’s Eve 2015 at Shore Club 12/31/14

    New Year’s Eve 2015 at Shore Club Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 09:00 pm – 03:00 am Shore Club 1901 Collins Avenue, Miama, Florida 33139 Webpage Link Cost: $100 Shore Club Presents New Year’s Eve 2015 DJ Set by Damian Lazarus & Guest DJ to be Announced One Hour …

  • New Year’s Eve Dinner at JW Marriott Miami 12/31/14

    JW-Marriott-Miami-IsabelasNew Year’s Eve Dinner at JW Marriott Miami Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:30 pm – 01:00 am JW Marriott Miami 1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL, Miami, Florida 33131 Webpage Link Cost: Adults $140, Children $60 Isabela’s, a restaurant in the JW Marriott Miami, will be offering a …

  • New Year’s Eve at E11even Miami 12/31/14

    NYENew Year’s Eve at E11even Miami Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 10:00 pm – E11EVEN MIAMI 29 NE 11th Street, Miami, Florida 33132 Webpage Link Cost: countdown the new year with the sexiest show club in the country Join E11EVEN MIAMI for a spectacular evening of entertainment not …

  • New Year’s Eve at Batch 12/31/14

    unnamed-1New Year’s Eve at Batch Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am Batch Gastropub 30 sw 12 st, Miami, Florida 33130 Webpage Link Cost: Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Batch way! Enjoy 2 entrees, 1 appetizer, bottle of bubbly and your choice of dessert for …

  • Space NYE 2015 Loco Dice (Terrace) & Markus Schulz (Main Room) 12/31/14

    loco-markusSpace NYE 2015 Loco Dice (Terrace) & Markus Schulz (Main Room) Wednesday, 12/31/2014, 10:00 pm – 10:00 pm Club Space 34 NE 11 Street, Miami, Florida 33132 Buy Tickets Link Cost: $30+ On Wednesday, December 31st catch Markus Schulz, Loco Dice & Caleb Calloway at Club …

  • Ball & Chain Presents Rock Legends Tribute Show, After School Special this New Year’s Eve 12/31/14

    BCNEWYEARSTABLE-2Ball & Chain Presents Rock Legends Tribute Show, After School Special this New Year’s Eve Sunday, 12/31/2014 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am Ball & Chain 1513 SW 8th street, Miami, Florida 33135 Webpage Link Cost: Ball & Chain, the historic and world famous live music …

  • Casablanca New Year’s Eve Party at FIFTY Ultra Lounge 12/31/14

    Casablanca New Year’s Eve Party at FIFTY Ultra Lounge Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 08:30 pm – 05:00 am FIFTY Ultra Lounge 485 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131 Buy Tickets Link Cost: $100 For the ultimate rooftop dance party and New Year’s celebration, head to FIFTY …

  • Terrazza at Shore Club NYE 2015 Dinner 12/31/14

    shore-clubTerrazza at Shore Club NYE 2015 Dinner Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:30 pm – 12:00 am Shore Club 1901 Collins Ave, South Beach, Florida 33139 Buy Tickets Link Cost: 285 Appetizer Antipasto for Sharing Imported Cheese, Charcuterie, Olives, Mango Mostarda, Cranberry Preservatives, Nuts, Croustinies Salad Course Shoreclub Salad Chopped romaine hearts, radicchio, …

  • La Savina at Mondrian South Beach 12/31/14

    la-savana-nyeLa Savina at Mondrian South Beach Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 08:30 pm – 12:30 am Mondrian South Beach 1100 West Avenue, South Beach, Florida 33139 Buy Tickets Link Cost: Set on the stunning waterfront of Biscayne Bay, Mondrian South Beach captures all the heat, intensity, energy and …

  • Crazy About You New Year’s Eve Celebration 12/31/14

    unnamedCrazy About You New Year’s Eve Celebration Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:00 pm – Crazy About You 1155 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, Florida 33131 Webpage Link Cost: Ring in the New Year at Brickell’s trendiest spot Crazy About You! Enjoy tunes and bubbles with friends, family …

  • Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita New Year’s Eve Celebration 12/31/14

    unnamed-1Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita New Year’s Eve Celebration Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:00 pm – Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita 1000 S. Miami Ave, Miami, Florida 33130 Webpage Link Cost: Ring in the New Year at Brickell’s hot spot Dolores but …

  • Love is Blind New Year’s Eve Celebration 12/31/14

    unnamed-2Love is Blind New Year’s Eve Celebration Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:00 pm – Love is Blind 225 Altara Ave, Miami, Florida 33146 Webpage Link Cost: Ring in the New Year like a true local at Miami favorite spot in Coral Gables Love is Blind! Enjoy …

  • Miami’s Hottest NYE Party at the Mondrian South Beach 12/31/14

    miami-nyeMiami’s Hottest NYE Party at the Mondrian South Beach Sunday, 12/31/2014 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am Mondrian South Beach 1100 West Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Buy Tickets Link Cost: This New Year’s Eve, Mondrian South Beach is THE incomparable Miami party destination for South …

  • NYE at Delano 2015 12/31/14

    DBC_141231_NYE_ColeNYE at Delano 2015 Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am Delano 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Buy Tickets Link Cost: 100-300 Get your tickets here: https://nightout.com/events/delano-new-years-eve-party-miami-jcole/12-31-2014/tickets?a=night-out-event-listings#.VH4GNWTF-QM Delano Beach Club J COLE Live Poolside Sharing is CaringClick to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Share on …

  • Black Out Friday at Radio Bar 11/28/14

    Black Out Friday at Radio Bar! Friday, 11/28/2014 – 06:00 pm – Radio Bar 814 1st Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Webpage Link Cost: Relieve all your Black Friday shopping stress at Radio Bar! For our Black Out Friday spectacular, enjoy $1 …

2nd Annual Bodhifest 2015 1/24/15

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2nd Annual Bodhifest 2015
Sunday, 01/24/2015 – 02/08/2015 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
image002Ichimura Miami-Japanese Garden
1101 MacArthur Causeway,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Tickets $10.00 per person during weekend festival activities.
Free to the public on weekdays with a suggested donation of $10.00.
No admission fee for seniors and children under 12.

The Chakrasamvara Center is pleased to present the 2nd Annual BodhiFest Miami, a two week-long multicultural celebration with a full range of spiritual activities and entertainment that will awaken the heart to compassion, consciousness and loving kindness for all.

The festival’s main source of inspiration and positive energy will come from the Jade Buddha, the largest healing sculpture in the world. The magnificent five-ton, seven-foot precious jade statue will be on public display at this year’s festival from January 24, 2015 to February 8, 2015 at Ichimura Miami-Japanese Garden on Watson Island, Miami Beach.

Guests will experience a fantastic blend of different cultures, music, food and more.

In addition to experiencing the spiritual power and healing energy emanating from the Jade Buddha, the 2nd Annual BodhiFest Miami offers festival-goers many unique opportunities, including multicultural dances, a wide variety of organic and international food, and numerous outdoor activities for the entire family. The festival is part of the World Tour for Universal Peace, a traveling international exhibition aimed at promoting compassion, consciousness and loving kindness among all people.

BodhiFest Entertainment Information:

Performances and experiences (weekends only) include:
• Animal Blessings
• Snow Lion and Yak Dance
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Healing Music
• Belly Dancing
• Sacred Peace Sand Mandala
• Exotic Foods
• Chanting Chod
• Sacred Dance
• Sacred Music (Instrumental)

Other performances include:
• Polynesian Show
• Fire Knife Dance
• Lilly Dance Club
• Indian Bollywood Dance
• Chinese Dancers

Hilton Bentley’s New Years Zeve Celebration 12/31/14

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Hilton Bentley’s New Years Zeve Celebration
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
10865753_769307859771852_2052323013410187791_oHilton Bentley South Beach
101 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $195

Raise a glass to the New Year at the luxurious Hilton Bentley South Beach. The evening features 6 hours of a full-open bar, live entertainment, and beach access to a front row view of Fifth Fireworks show. De Rodriguez Restaurant will provide an assortment of culinary bites including: Kobe beef sliders, garlic parsley shrimp, and slow roasted chicken empanadas. Cost to attend is $195, for an all-inclusive NYE ticket to the event.Contact 305-938-4604 for more info.

MIAlien Drop The Bass NYE Bash feat Afrobeta, Otto Von Shirach, Telekinetic Walrus + More 12/31/14

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MIAlien Drop The Bass NYE Bash feat Afrobeta, Otto Von Shirach, Telekinetic Walrus + More
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
10678803_818905868156204_8147914689799225293_nThe Stage
170 NE 38th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 Advanced ($5 Surcharge for under 21)

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with The Stage with your favorite line up:

Afrobeta
Otto Von Schirach
Telekinetic Walrus and The Pride of Ions
Juan BassHead
Skinny Hendrix

Mursday 1/17/15

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Mursday
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 01/18/2015 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
10258443_818906378156153_2456647925863898327_oThe Stage
170 NE 38th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $13 Pre-sale // $20 door // $5 surcharge for under 21

¡MursDay!
The album’s first single “Tabletops” was released on April 21, 2014. On May 1, 2014, the music video for “Tabletops” was released. On June 6, 2014, the music video for “Here” was released. On May 29, 2014, the music video for “Serge’s Song” was released.

Sounds by DJ Heron & DJ Sharpsound

Nipsey Hussle Live 1/10/15

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Nipsey Hussle Live
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 01/11/2015 09:00 pm – 04:00 am
10484110_808277222552402_6665940595610289832_nThe Stage
170 NE 38th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $30 presale // $50 at the Door

Nipsey Hussle

You already know what it is. From the way he greets you, to the words that he speaks. The uniform he wears is bold, aggressive and absolutely intimidating. He’s authentic – the offspring of the West Coast’s most celebrated talent – yet and still a novelty all his own. In an industry that’s fallen victim to bubble gum lyrics and erroneous dance fads to match, he’s the spokesperson the block wants for. He’s the sociopolitical outrage of Ice Cube and N.W.A. He’s Snoop Dogg before you knew his name and Ice T after an unexpected knock at 6 o’clock in the morning. He’s the very definition of Slauson & Crenshaw – a self-inspired movement and a name you can trust. He is Nipsey Hussle.

Jam Cruise 13 Official Pre-Cruise Kickoff Party 1/5/15

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Jam Cruise 13 Official Pre-Cruise Kickoff Party
Monday, 01/05/2015 – 01/06/2015 07:00 pm – 04:00 am
Jan-15-2015The Stage
170 NE 38th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 Cruisers // $15 Gen. Public

The Revivalists

The septet has been playing nonstop since 2007, crafting a genre-hopping sound that rounds out traditional rock instrumentation with horns and pedal steel guitar and mixes the divergent backgrounds of its individual members with the humid, funky undercurrents of the band’s New Orleans home. The result is like English spoken with an exotic accent: familiar, yet difficult to pin down.

The California Honeydrops

The California Honeydrops don’t just play music—they throw parties. Drawing on diverse musical influences from Bay Area R&B, funk, Southern soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans second-line, the Honeydrops bring vibrant energy and infectious dance-party vibes to their live shows. They’ve taken the party all over the world: on their nine European tours, to featured slots at such premiere festivals as Monterey Jazz, High Sierra, and Outside Lands, and performances in 2013 supporting B.B. King, Dr. John, Buddy Guy, and Allen Toussaint. Whether in those high-profile performances or in more intimate venues where the band itself can leave the stage and get down on the dance floor, the California Honeydrops’ shared vision and purpose remain: to make the audience dance and sing.

JUke

Hailing from Miami, JUke is a new breed of Post-blues and the brainchild of singer/songwriter/harmonica whiz, Eric Garcia, who was dissatisfied with most dated, non-threatening traditional blues. Eric felt the need to bring the angst and power back into the type of music that seemed to lose some of it’s relevance and impact.

Teaming up with guitar phenom and singer, Evan Lamb, was the catapult that made JUke go and realize Eric’s vision.

The addition of powerhouse drummer, Brian Lange, and the endless grooves from bassist, Taylor Byrd, have completed the unique hybrid that has become JUke.

Dark Horse Flyer 1/29/15

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Dark Horse Flyer
Thursday, 01/29/2015 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
DHF129Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Dark Horse Flyer will play at Blackbird Ordinary on Thursday, Jan. 29th. Formed in 2011, the South Florida-based rock sextet incorporates stellar musicianship with classic rock, blues, and soul. Their album Breakaway released in the fall of 2014, a masterful 9-song album exploring love, second chances, and the courage to pursue your dreams. Showtime 11pm. Admission is free.

The 4th Annual PhilanthroFest 4/11/15

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The 4th Annual PhilanthroFest
Saturday, 04/11/2015 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
PhilanthroFest_2015Museum Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: free

PhilanthroFest, the nation’s largest community engagement festival, presents their carnival-inspired event to connect people, passion and philanthropy. PhilanthroFest will take place on Sat., Apr. 11, 2015 @ Museum Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132 — located between PAMM and American Airlines Arena) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the goal of connecting potential volunteers and donors to not-for-profit organizations while creating an environment that promotes civic engagement, deepens community connections and sparks the philanthropic spirit of South Florida.

This year’s show will bring together over 120 non-profits, dozens of artists and scores of sponsors and vendors with thousands of attendees who want to share their time, talent and treasure while engaging with great causes and brands. PhilanthroFest will transform 30 acres at Museum Park to recreate a carnival dreamland featuring games, rides, food, performances, live giveaways and special surprises throughout the day.

Full-day admission to PhilanthroFest is free and open to the public.

To learn more about sponsorship & volunteer options or for event inquiries, email Info@PhilanthroFest.com or visit www.PhilanthroFest.com.

Miami’s First Annual Doggy Fest at Bayfront Park 1/10/15

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Miami’s First Annual Doggy Fest
Saturday, January 10, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
DOGGYFESTPOSTERBayfront Park
301 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

Calling all animal lovers! The First Annual Doggy Fest will be making its way to Bayfront Park offering a fun-filled day for pooches and dog lovers alike. On Saturday, January 10, 2015, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., families and their canine companions are invited to attend Doggy Fest where there will be a lineup of doggy fashion and talent shows, live music and entertainment, pet adoptions, contests, obstacle courses, vendor booths, food trucks, doggy treats and much more.

The event, presented by Duquesa Promotions, is the first of its kind in Miami, drawing an expected couple thousand attendees. Among guests attending are local celebrities and media personalities with their four-legged friends.

Highlights of Doggy Fest include the Owner/Dog Lookalike Contest, Cutest/Ugliest Contest, Doggy Fashion Show, Obstacle/Agility Course, live music and entertainment by Ricky Valido, No restrictions and Yeshiva.

Sponsors include 1-800-PetMeds, car2go, Laser Eye Center of Miami, Doggie Bag Café, Baru Urbano, D.O.G. Miami, Pet Limo, Pet Heaven, JustLikeGrass.com, The Canine Line and many more.

ThinkBike 2015: Plaza Party 1/15/15

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ThinkBike 2015: Plaza Party
Thursday, January 15, 2015, 3:30PM – 5:00PM
logosHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Register Online

Join us on Thursday, January 15th 3:30-5 PM for the free, closing festivities of ThinkBike 2015, a four-day celebration and study of how biking can make Miami more livable and sustainable.

Brought to you by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in cooperation with Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, Friends of the Underline, the Dutch Cycling Embassy, Bike305 and The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, ThinkBike 2015 features several presentations and workshops at HistoryMiami and the Downtown Miami-Dade County Public Library.

Led by an experienced team of Dutch urban planning and mobility experts, ThinkBike 2015 focuses on The Underline, the transformative 10-mile linear park and urban trail below Metrorail from the Miami River to Dadeland South, and how it can enhance connectivity, mobility, and biking safety for hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors.

The opening session on Monday, January 12th, kicks off with a public presentation of Dutch best practices for bike infrastructure, planning, and implementation and ends with a virtual bike ride along the M-Path (RSVP here). The closing session, Thursday, January 15th, from 1-3:30 PM, will feature the findings and recommendations for the Underline’s implementation (RSVP here).

Sign up now and bring your friends for the free fun from 3:30-5 PM on January 15th for the ThinkBike 2015 Party on the Plaza. We’ll present a VanMoof bicycle to the lucky winner of the LoveBike contest, and have music, entertainment and goodies for everyone who attends.

LoveBike: Enter to win a VanMoof bike courtesy of The Netherlands Consulate in Miami. Visit www.theunderline.org/lovebike, tell us what you like and don’t like about biking in Miami. Entries accepted through January 12, 2015. We’ll announce the winner at the ThinkBike 2015 closing event: Party on the Plaza, HistoryMiami on January 15th 3:30-5 PM.

ThinkBike 2015: Opening Event 1/12/15

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ThinkBike 2015: Opening Event
Monday, January 12, 2015, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
thinkbikeHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Register Online

Join us at HistoryMiami on Monday, January 12th 9AM – 12PM for the opening event of ThinkBike 2015, a four-day celebration and study of how biking can make Miami more livable and sustainable.

Brought to you by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in cooperation with Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, Friends of the Underline, the Dutch Cycling Embassy, Bike305 and The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, ThinkBike 2015 features several presentations and workshops at HistoryMiami and the Downtown Miami-Dade County Public Library.

Led by an experienced team of Dutch urban planning and mobility experts, ThinkBike 2015 focuses on The Underline, the transformative 10-mile linear park and urban trail below Metrorail from the Miami River to Dadeland South, and how it can enhance connectivity, mobility, and biking safety for hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors.

The opening session on Monday, January 12th, kicks off with a public presentation of Dutch best practices for bike infrastructure, planning, and implementation. Experts will share how the Netherlands was transformed into the world’s most bike-friendly country, where the bike is used as an alternative to driving a car. The kickoff concludes with a virtual bike ride along the M-Path, the existing bike path below Metrorail.

Sign up now for the closing session on Thursday, January 15th, from 1-3:30 PM at HistoryMiami, which will feature the findings and recommendations for the Underline’s implementation by renowned mobility and infrastructure experts (RSVP here). After the closing session, ThinkBike 2015 will conclude with the presentation of a VanMoof bicycle to the winner of the LoveBike contest followed by a party on the HistoryMiami Plaza (RSVP here).

LoveBike: Enter to win a VanMoof bike courtesy of The Netherlands Consulate in Miami. Visit www.theunderline.org/lovebike, tell us what you like and don’t like about biking in Miami. Entries accepted through January 12, 2015. We’ll announce the winner at the ThinkBike 2015 closing event: Party on the Plaza, HistoryMiami on January 15th 3:30-5 PM.

Brainfood Speaker Series presents Martin Varsavsky 1/15/15

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Brainfood Speaker Series presents Martin Varsavsky
Thursday, January 15, 2015m 6:30PM, 8:30PM
Martin Varsavsky - 14The LAB Miami
400 NW 26th Street
Miami, FL 33127
Get Your Tickets

Join us as Mr. Varsavsky leads a discussion about entrepreneurship worldwide.
NOTE: The date has been changed from January 14th to January 15th, 2015

6:30-7:00pm – Registration & Networking
7:00-7:30pm – Keynote Interview moderated by Marco Giberti
7:30-8:00pm – Audience Q&A
8:00-8:30pm – Wrap-up & Networking

More about the Speakers
Martin Varsavsky (Guest Speaker)
Founder & CEO of Fon, Martin Varsavsky is an Argentine/Spanish entrepreneur who lives between Madrid, NYC and Miami, and has founded seven companies over the course of his career. In 1984, while still in college, Varsavsky started his first business, Urban Capital Corporation, one of the early leaders of the loft movement in downtown Manhattan. His current venture, Fon, is the largest WiFi network in the world. Its investors include Atomico, British Telecom, Coral Group, Skype, Google, and Index Ventures. Since 2012 he has taught entrepreneurship at Columbia University and New York University.

Marco Giberti (Moderator)
Mr. Giberti is a successful entrepreneur and angel investor with more than 20 years of intensive experience in marketing and communications with focus on the media, internet and events industry. Over the course of his business career, Mr. Giberti has been awarded a number of distinctions in his field, including, among others, Entrepreneur of the year Award and was named one of the top 100 most influential people on the global convention and exhibition business by the Trade Show Week magazine.

Brainfood @ The LAB is a monthly, hands-on discussion with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs from around the world. These monthly gatherings will help local startups and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and challenges of launching and growing a business. Every participant will leave with a wealth of new ideas and key, practical advice to advancing one’s own entrepreneurial career.

Life Is Art Block at Art Deco Weekend Festival 1/16/15-1/18/15

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Life Is Art Block at Art Deco Weekend Festival
adwliaflyer1January 16, 17, 18, 2015
Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Art Deco Weekend is Free and open to the public. All Art Deco Weekend events are free unless otherwise noted.
Full Schedule

Every year during Art Deco Weekend, Miami Design Preservation League closes Ocean Drive to traffic. Over 140 vendors line Lummus Park and Ocean Drive displaying vintage and handmade paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, posters and more. Ocean Drive fills with street entertainment, classic cars and people. However, the main attraction is the Art Deco buildings sitting on the most famous street in South Florida

Life Is Art Block – The Local Artist Zone
Ocean Drive, 11th to 12th Street
Friday, 1/16: Noon – 11pm
Saturday, 1/17: 10am – 11pm
Sunday, 1/18: 10am – 8pm
Life Is Art is very excited to announce that The Miami Design Preservation League has invited us to host a local art show within their 38th Annual Art Deco Weekend! Life Is Art has an entire block of Ocean Drive, from 11th to 12th Street, filled with amazing artists from South Florida.

This year, Life Is Art is creating our very own “Locals Only Art Zone” within the Art Deco Weekend Festival called the Life Is Art Block! All of our artists will be gathered into one block in the middle of Ocean Drive, the Art Block featuring only local artists.

Exhibiting Artists include: David Gary Lloyd, JanRafael, Mark Diamond, J.A.S. Photography, Teepop art, Nancy Campos Art, Deming King Harriman, Achilles Secret, GAB Studio Art Group, Ian Fichman, Eugenio Jaramillo, Eleazar Delgado Studio, Guillermo Mazzotti, arteColomè by Jacqueline Colomè, Larry Alan Shane, Josephine Reyes, Star Trauth, Smadar Sasson, Nadine Creates, Gilles Hurtaud, Glenda Ramos, Robert Korhonen

A lively and entertaining menu of family friendly entertainment takes over Ocean Drive during Art Deco Weekend. Come see stilt walkers, magicians, dancers, strolling characters and more!

Events At The Promenade
The Promenade Bar “The Speakeasy” is generously sponsored by the The Original Miami Beach Antique Show! They will have some beautiful antiques for show and sale and information about their upcoming show.
12th Street & Ocean Drive on the sand
LIVE Jazz & Big Band Entertainment
Art Deco Weekend Fashion Show
Art Deco & Mid Century Furniture & Design Expo
Swingsomnia
Deco Dance-A-Thon
The Promenade is our cultural hub at Art Deco Weekend. Attendees will be able to dance to music from the 1920s, 30s & 40s as jazz musicians & big bands take the stage. Attendees will be able to see furniture and home accessories made in Art Deco decades. Models will take the stage and showcase clothing and accessories made or inspired by the Art Deco era. Finally, the ADW Film Series will feature films made in Miami Beach as we celebrate the “100 Years of Miami Beach!”

The Art Deco Weekend lectures are held in the Art Deco Museum at 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Fl 33139.

Pictures of Life in Color

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Life In Color returned to Miami this past weekend and it was yet again an epic event. The World’s Largest Paint Party took over Sun Life Stadium right after Christmas as a kick ass present to the EDM fans of South Florida. Unlike Ultra where you are packed into a venue like sweaty sardines, Life in Color had a huge swath of land to roam around in. There were two mammoth stages packed with some of the best DJ’s in the world.

Our favorites were Diplo and Kaskade who put on insane shows. There was paint being sprayed from the stages so the revelers could get as wet and sticky as they wanted, but there were also safe zones for those who did not want to get drenched in paint. The vibe, people, music and fx were incredible and we can not wait until Life in Color returns next year.

Photos courtesy of Life in Color 

Full Coverage on Hedonist Shedonist 

The Unofficial Kickoff to Miami Food Week: 5-Cubed Presented by Haute Dining 2/18/15

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The Unofficial Kickoff to Miami Food Week: 5-Cubed Presented by Haute Dining
February 18th, 2015
1111 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
VIP: $250.00
General Admission: $150.00

OmmeGang and Haute Dining will host a unique experience that is set to blow the minds and tantalize the palates of food lovers and beer enthusiasts alike. 5³, an exclusive Miami Food Week event debuting on February 18th, will give guests the select opportunity to taste the creations of five A-list culinary innovators, with each chef pairing their dish to an OmmeGang craft beer in order to escalate the ecstatic flavors of each culinary creation. 5³… 5 chefs, 5 beers, 5 courses.

The night will be hosted by the iconic Executive Chef Sean Brasel, from Meat Market, and the event will be sponsored by Certified Angus Beef, Goya Foods and American Food Equipment. 5³ promises to be a dynamic night of sharing inspirations, conversations and memory-making tastings.

The event is a tribute to the passions and creativity of:
· Sean Brasel – Chef/Partner Meat Market – Miami Beach, Palm Beach and Puerto Rico – Miami Ommegang HopChef Winner 2014.
· Johnny Sheehan – Chef New World Tavern – Boston, Ommegang HopChef Winner 2014
· Alex Chang – Zagat Top 30 under 30 opening the Vagabond this month
· Adrianne Calvo – Chef/Owner Adrianna’s Vineyard
· Brad Kilgore – Miami Eaters Chef of the Year, formerly J & G Grill and now opening Alter in Wynwood

5³ puts craft beer and food enthusiasts face-to-face with true culinary rockstars. For VIP guests, Haute Dining brings culinary personalities from across the nation to redefine adventurous food and beer pairings, in a 5-course sit-down dinner to be served around a 200 guest Royal Table. The after party opens up the scene to General Admission guests and invites them to enjoy a sampling of the delectable dishes crafted by the five original chefs. An additional ten trendsetting chefs will join the culinary party, to bring your total to fifteen food and OmmeGang beer pairings.

Taste the results of decades of devotion to the culinary arts, where beer, cuisine and music by DJ Danny Stern collide in a spectacular fashion. The sit-down dinner for VIP guests will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and General Admission guests will be invited to take part in the gastronomical delight from 8:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Haute Dining is trailblazing a path filled with innovation, creativity and soul.

Early bird tickets will be on sale for Haute Dining members this week, and tickets will be available for the public to purchase next week. Haute Dining loves to give back, and we are happy to say that a portion of the proceeds will go to the Little Lighthouse Foundation.

January Meet-up: The Future of Journalism 1/20/15

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January Meet-up: The Future of Journalism
journalismTuesday, January 20, 2015, 7:00pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St
Miami Design District
Miami, Florida 33137
This event is free thanks to our sponsor, Verizon Wireless.
RSVP on Facebook
The first 50 guests to arrive will receive a free drink ticket.

The rise of instant information and digital first has left journalism in a state of change. Has self-preservation led to innovation? At our January meet-up, Social Media Club South Florida teams up with PRSA Miami to present an expert panel to discuss the future of journalism. How technology and instantaneous information are reshaping news – not only how it’s discovered and consumed, but also how it’s reported and distributed.

Our esteemed panel will address key issues such as:
• Mobile and media
• Speed vs accuracy
• The new journalist? Part investigator / writer, part sales person
• How integral is SEO
• Independent bloggers and freelancers vs traditional reporters
• The role of citizen journalism
• The profitability forecast

The purpose of SMCSF is to promote media literacy, promote standard technologies, encourage ethical behavior and share best practices. We bring together journalists, publishers, communications professionals, artists, amateur media creators, citizen journalists, teachers, students, tool makers, and other interested collaborators for open sharing of knowledge and opinions. Learn more and join the ongoing conversation on SMCSF’s Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/smcsf/ or by following #SMCSF.

PSRSA Miami is an organization of public relations professionals representing many sectors and industries. It offers a variety of professional development programs and great networking opportunities. More info at http://www.prsamiami.org/

Oak Tavern’s 2nd Annual Mad Hatter Ball 12/31/14

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Oak Tavern’s 2nd Annual Mad Hatter Ball
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Mad-Hatter_-NYE_-Graphic-Wood-Background_-FINALOak Tavern
35 NE 40th St,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Don your most extravagant head piece and stride down to the design district where Oak Tavern will be hosting their second annual mad hatter ball! Party starts at 9pm with a three-course prixe fix dinner. Enjoy the new year celebrating with speciality cocktails,prizes for the best over-the-top hats, and live music by vinyl funkmeister, DJ Benton Galgay! For reservations please call (786) 391-1818.

New Year’s Eve at Novecento & It Espresso Lounge – Midtown Miami 12/31/14

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New Year’s Eve at Novecento & It Espresso Lounge – Midtown Miami
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 12/31/2014 07:00 pm –
NYE2015-2Novecento & it Espress Lounge – Midtown Miami
3201 Buena Vista Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Varies

Ring in 2015 with New Year’s Eve at Novecento and It Espresso Lounge – Midtown – Miami. Celebrate the New Year with a magnificent 3-course dinner topped with Christmas treats and a kids menu for the little ones. Delicious appetizer platters will be paired with a bottle of Prosecco or Ferllen Wine at It Lounge for $100. Guests will also receive custom party favors and enjoy a special NYE countdown. Guests can also enjoy backstage VIP access at It Lounge. While dining, guests can enjoy a live DJ spinning the best Top 40 hits. First seating for dinner begins at 7:00 pm and ends at 9:30 pm. Second seating for dinner begins at 9:45 pmand ends at 12:00 am. $95 per person for first seating dinner and $150 per person for second seating dinner. $35 per child. It Lounge Backstage VIP first seating will begin at 7:00 pm and ends at 9:30 pm and second seating begins at 9:45 pm and ends at 1:00 am. It Lounge Backstage VIP is $500 for the first seating and $700 for the second seating. For reservations, please email marketing@itloungemiami.com. Novecento and It Espresso Lounge are located at 3201 Buena Vista Blvd in Midtown-Miami. For more information, please visit www.novecento.com | www.itloungemiami.com

The Downtown Full Moon Party The Moon Catcher 1/3/15

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The Downtown Full Moon Party The Moon Catcher
Saturday, 01/03/2015 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
DFMP-January-2015-flyer-front-500pxTSL Lounge
167 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $5 – $15 (Advanced Online Purchase)

What a better way to start the New Year with a fully executed lunar cycle… On Saturday January 3rd, the moon will show its full face as it shines down upon us to remind everyone about the magical phenomenon that can happen when we come together as one. To celebrate we invite Uma Galera, one of South Florida’s most prominent bands, to grace us with their Interstellar Soul/Folk/Ska/Reggae/Rock/Punk/Funk sound.

The “downtown FULL MOON party” presents THE MOON CATCHER “Join us and you will literally grab the moon”

Free admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments and spinning props/gears

Door Admission: $10 – $15
($5 Pre-sold Tickets are available online; and other options for advanced purchased tickets with a free drink are also available…)
21+ Only Event

Featuring:
Uma Galera
Chilly
Dj Stingray
Bli Bi Gore Eric (Lead Drummer)
Anthony Bacchus (Lead Drummer)
Additional Performances…

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Talk About It Tuesday 12.30

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Back in October, John O’Connor wrote the article below looking at creative efforts being used to educate our kids. As we move into 2015, we encourage all of you to think outside of this standardized box. To know that our methods and our modeling directly effects the choices that our children will make, who will be those who shape our city. So in 2015, give cheers and thanks to our teachers.

Why A Miami Middle School Is Teaching Debate To Conquer Common Core

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Bridget McKinney, principal at Miami’s Allapattah Middle School, says her students struggle to pass the state’s reading and writing tests.

So when McKinney first read the Common Core math and language arts standards used in Florida schools this year, what jumped out was the emphasis on answering questions and making arguments using examples and evidence from what students are reading.

Allapattah Middle School principal Bridget McKinney sits in on one of the speech and debate classes she's required her students to take. McKinney says the Common Core standards emphasis using evidence and making arguments.

It took McKinney back to college — she was a speech major. So she decided her sixth, seventh and eighth graders would have to take a speech and debate course each year.

McKinney says the goal is to improve reading and writing skills — and state test scores.

“It’s been our Achilles’ heel at Allapattah, meeting that minimum requirement for literacy,” McKinney says. “I have to be very, very innovative or an out-of-the-box thinker to make this connection for my students.”

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Florida is one of dozens of states which have adopted math and language arts standards based on Common Core. The standards outline what students should know in every grade.The state also will begin using a new, tougher test tied to the standards.

McKinney thinks the class will help prepare her students for changes in the the state’s new reading and writing exam. On the previous tests, she says, students would read a single passage and answer a few questions.

“Now they’re going to have four sources and maybe two questions,” she says, referring to snippets from magazine articles, textbooks or poems. “But in those two questions are embedded so many requirements. They have to, one, cite evidence from the four sources. They have to choose a side. They have to use proper grammar and spelling.”

LaDemia Albury is constantly asking her students for evidence.

She asks her students about their book, “Foster Care Oddysey”: Why did Mrs. Chester turn sour after her husband got sick?

She asks a student to read from her essay but cuts her off when she isn’t specific enough.

“Before Mr. Chester was in severe issues – what is the severe issues?” Albury asks. “Just be specific. You’re wasting time with that. You wasted your opportunity to win a case.

“The man is dying. He has emphysema. Why didn’t you write that?”

Math and language arts are the main focus of Common Core standards.

LaDemia Albury moved from an A-rated school to Allapattah Middle School at the request of principal Bridget McKinney.

But literacy – reading comprehension, analysis, critical thinking – are embedded throughout the standards. And that encourages schools to add more reading in non-Common Core subjects like science and social studies.

Experts say speech and debate is a natural way to support the standards.

Robert Rothman is a fellow at the Alliance for Excellent Education, which supports the Common Core.

“They’ve been included in some state standards before now but haven’t really gotten much attention,” he says.

Common Core is supposed get students ready for college or to help them get a job after high school. Rothman says employers want workers with better communications skills.

But a lot of educators argue the standards are too hard for younger students and don’t ask enough of older students. Parents complain about convoluted homework or the continued emphasis on testing.

Critics say the standards don’t address problems related to poverty, such as homelessness, hunger, or unstable families, that so many students at Allapattah Middle and other schools must deal with in addition to their studies.

And many worry special education students or kids learning English will struggle to keep up. About half of Allapattah’s students are Hispanic and many are new immigrants, particularly from Honduras.

Veldreana Oliver teaches many of those students. She says some couldn’t write in Spanish, let alone English.

A stack of books in Veldreana Oliver's classroom.

But she points to a wall full of essays as evidence the debate course is working.

“When they entered here in August, they couldn’t do that,” she says. “It’s October. I couldn’t get a sentence, but now I’m getting two paragraphs.”

And just like walking comes before running, back in LaDemia Albury’s classroom, you have to learn to write before you can debate.

“When are we going to start debatin’ in here?’,” Albury says, immitating a student’s question. “And I made it clear to them that until you learn how to put your argument down clearly… on a sheet of paper, we will never start the verbal part of it because we have to get the written part down pat.”

Batch New Years Day Brunch and Football 1/1/15

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Batch New Years Day Brunch and Football
Thursday, 01/01/2015 – 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
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30 SW 12th St,
Brickell, Florida 33130
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Brunch foodies and football lovers are in for a double the fun. Guests can indulge on $20 Bottomless Mimosas, Sangria, Bellinis & a mouthwatering Brunch Menu, Brunch-goers will savor some batch favorites, Country Fried Chicken & Waffles, made with maple butter, powdered sugar, and sticky honey chicken served on top of a finger-liking-good Belgium waffle. Sugar fiends can turn to Drunkin French Toast, topped with madagascar vanilla bean, sweet rum, maple syrup and bacon. If you want to brunch and enjoy football at the same time Batch has you covered with their 14 TV’s and football specials, enjoy 50 Wings for $30 and drinks specials starting at $4.00.

64th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art 1/17/15-1/18/15

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64th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art
logo-with-taglineV22January 17-18, 2015, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grounds of the Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Drive
University of Miami Campus
Coral Gables, FL
Admission and Parking: Free
www.BeauxArtsMiami.org
The 64th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art presented by City National Bank will bring more than 220 fine art juried exhibitors to the grounds of the Lowe Art Museum on the University of Miami campus.

Widely recognized as one of the region’s most popular outdoor art exhibitions and a South Florida tradition, the Beaux Arts Festival of Art attracts thousands of visitors annually and offers works in 10 mediums for a variety of budgets. This year’s festival will feature live music in the main-stage tent, children’s entertainment – including free art activities for children ages 4-12 in the UHealth Family Fun Zone – and a variety of dining options, making this event ideal for art enthusiasts and families alike.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Lowe Art Museum, a Beaux Arts partner for 63 years. Particularly newsworthy this year: a $1.5 million gift from Beaux Arts, the museum’s founding support group, has now enabled the creation of the endowed position of Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator of the Lowe Art Museum, Jill Deupi. The gift to make the directorship endowment will remain in perpetuity and support increased programming, community outreach, facility upgrades and other projects at the Lowe.

Funds raised from the festival will also help underwrite “Hands On!” – Beaux Arts’ signature program for children from underserved schools. ”Hands On!” introduces these Miami-Dade students to the world of art and museums via field trips to the Lowe Art Museum.

In addition to the featured artists selected by a panel of jurors, festival visitors will also enjoy the popular Student Artist Showcase presented by BNY Mellon, featuring up to 150 pieces from talented Miami-Dade middle and high school students, on display inside the Lowe Art Museum throughout the weekend. A celebration honoring the students’ art will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the Lowe. Additional sponsors of the Student Artist Showcase include Neiman Marcus and Joanna’s Marketplace.

The festival was originally called the “Clothesline Sale,” as Beaux Arts volunteers used clotheslines to display the works of local artists in front of the Lowe. Over 60 years later, the 100% volunteer-run, annual festival has evolved and is considered one of the top outdoor fine art shows in the country.

In addition to Presenting Sponsor City National Bank, Featured Sponsors for the 2015 Beaux Arts Festival of Art include Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Cutler Bay, and UHealth, with additional support from Pollo Tropical and the University of Miami.

Grants include the City of Coral Gables, the Batchelor Foundation, the Cobb Family Foundation, Citizens Interested in Arts, and Publix Supermarkets Charities.

Founded in 1952, Beaux Arts is a 100% volunteer organization made up of 100 women and over 300 associates, who fund art enrichment, appreciation and financial assistance to the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. Through major fundraising initiatives such as the annual Beaux Arts Ball and Beaux Arts Festival of Art on the University of Miami Campus, the organization is the largest group financial donor to the museum. In 2014, a $1.5 million gift from Beaux Arts enabled the creation of the endowed position of Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator of the Lowe Art Museum – a gift that will remain in perpetuity and support increased programming, community outreach, facility upgrades and other projects at the Lowe. Beaux Arts also won the “White Award,” with which the organization was recognized as the University of Miami’s most effective donor, surpassing the $5 million mark of funds contributed to the Lowe Museum. To date, Beaux Arts has hosted over 25,000 children at the Beaux Arts Art Camp and hosted over 5,000 students from Miami-Dade schools for our art appreciation outreach program, “Hands On!.” For more information, visit www.BeauxArtsMiami.org.

Royal White Affair NYE 2014 12/31/14

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Royal White Affair NYE 2014
Wednesday December 31, 2014, 9:00PM- 12:00AM
royalwhiteaffairRitz Carlton South Beach
1 Lincoln Rd
Miami, FL 33139

Required dress for the event: evening wear, white is encouraged.
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Presale tickets are priced at $99 and include a premium open from 9:00PM until midnight. Table reservations are available.

The Ritz Carlton South Beach will once again host a luxurious New Year’s white party event unlike any other. Last year, over 1,500 guests decked out in white flooded to enjoy “BLANC NYE 2014” a new edition to the fabulous event scene in South Florida. After much success, the party will return as a “Royal White Affair”. The much anticipated production will feature over-the-top specialty entertainment, renowned DJ’s, and opulent décor at one of South Beach’s most breathtaking locations.

What will guests expect this year? The producers of the event promise “a magical trip down the rabbit hole and into a wonderland only seen in dreams”. Dancing to the beats of DJs Tony G, Chris Valencia, and Malone, attendees will enjoy a night filled with mystique, live entertainment, aerialists, and performances. Eye catching visuals will enhance the guest experience, bringing storybook and iconic Royal figures to life.

Ringing in the New Year at a perfect location, and a complimentary open bar from 9:00PM- 12:00AM with the Atlantic Ocean just a few feet away sounds enticing, doesn’t it? From the “welcome court” to other great surprises before you even step into the party, the event will boast lots to see.

Presented in part by Perrier Jouet, “Royal White Affair”- NYE 2014 is a collaboration of some of the most recognized event producers in Miami. Celebrating New Year’s for most represents a fresh new start. For this reason, the “Royal White Affair” will feature a theme based exclusively around the color white which is synonymous with the clean slate that a new year represents. AMPM Presents, Creativas Group Public Relations and Branding, and Tony Guerra/Citrus Miami came together to conceptualize this unique production.

Now in its second year, “Royal White Affair”- NYE 2014 promises to be the hot ticket for those wanting an event that represents glamour and true entertainment. What better location than the Ritz? You are invited to enter the adult playground fit for Kings and Queens……You’re invited to be part of the story.

UC|CU New Years Eve Gala hosted by Jack Mackenroth 12/31/14

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UC|CU New Years Eve Gala hosted by Jack Mackenroth
unitynyeWednesday, December 31, 2014, 10pm-1am
Betsy Hotel Rooftop
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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We are happy to present this incredible rooftop event overlooking Ocean Drive fireworks on top of the exclusive Betsy Hotel! Drinks, nibblies, party favors and International and HIV Advocate Jack Makenroth and Superstar DJ Citizen Jane!

Aventura Dance Cruise Ignites Your Latin Dancing Spirit

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Picture this: the sounds of Latin music permeating the entryways as you approach a massive 855-foot long vessel. Light-footed aficionados swirl in tandem with international flags whirling in the wind. As you stroll along starboard and gaze upon the expanse of sea, you feel an unbridled excitement bubbling inside and all around you. At this moment, you feel the keen awareness that it’s going to be an epic time. Don’t believe us? Just click the video below.>

After a few hours, however, you realize what an understatement that truly was,  because we had a freaking blast on this years edition of the Aventura Dance Cruise (ADC). The 7th annual Aventura Dance Cruise chartered the entire Carnival Ecstasy cruise ship, so every person on board was there for the same reason — a love for Latin dance, its music and its culture. Each person on board signed up to be utterly immersed in salsa, bachata, kizomba, merengue and any other latin dance you can dream of.  No matter you interest or skill-level, what resulted was a sort of kinship that had over 2,400 people dancing, drinking and singing on every inch of the ship until the wee hours of the night.

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The festivities were opened and closed by one of Latin music’s most influential vocalists and living legend José “El Canario” Alberto, who rocked the ship with two performances that brought back a tidal wave of beautiful nostalgic memories.
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We hung out with El Canario and his entourage during the private ADC party on a Bahamas beach. All of the artists were very approachable and took time to hang out with all their fans.
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A few hours later, we were treated to a sexy performance by Chino y Nacho, the Latin GRAMMY-winning Venezuelan reggaeton duo who had all the girls screaming and swooning all night long. 

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Music Monday 12.29

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As we roll into 2015, we want to revisit an article that was published back in August about Pop Music the need for more political undertones. Happy Reading!

Why Popular Music Needs to Become Political Again

By Steve Brennan Thursday, Aug 7 2014 (Published in Miami New Times)

Like it or not, Pharell Williams’ “Happy” is likely to be the top-selling single of 2014. And yes, its buoyant ’60s soul vibe and simple, positive message is modern pop perfection. But scanning the rest of this year’s biggest hits, one is struck by a consistent theme: All of these songs are distinctly apolitical. Contemporary slang and the loosening of certain taboos aside, they could have been written in 2002, 1992, even 1982.

Political music isn’t some bygone genre like disco, swing revival, or ragtime.

Granted, popular music is supposed to provide some kind of escape from everyday life. However, shouldn’t it also sometimes reflect what is going on in the wider world at the time of its release? We are not living in a post-Auto-Tune utopia. Persistent economic problems, a deliberately obstructionist U.S. Congress, NSA surveillance, an expanding underclass — these are issues that seem ripe for lyrical lampooning by contemporary musicians. But no, we’d rather just twerk across America with Miley Cyrus.

Songs that spoke for the masses, questioned the system, and pointed the finger at the wrongdoers brought social relevance to popular music for decades, from the folk anthems of Woody Guthrie in the ’40s to the socially conscious hip-hop of the late ’80s and early ’90s.

That deified decade, the 1960s, is usually seen as the apex of it all, when the struggle of the civil rights movement and the quagmire of the Vietnam War incited some of the era’s greatest songs. The singer/songwriter fare of Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez that epitomized the early ’60s was drowned out in the latter half of the decade by the more visceral and downright angry screams of Country Joe and the Fish, the MC5, and even the Rolling Stones. By the beginning of the ’70s, Marvin Gaye asked “What’s Going On?” and had perhaps the most political Billboard topper in music history. America had lost its way, and the hitmakers of the day told us so.

Socially conscious soul continued to muse about the plight of black America well into the ’70s. The hedonism of disco muted the trend, before political rock returned with the howls of punk — a pissed-off counterpoint to the delirium of the dance floor.

In the next decade, rap and hip-hop picked up the mantle for black America, as Public Enemy, Eric B. & Rakim, and NWA countered the mostly superficial nature of ’80s pop by spitting rhymes about self-empowerment, standing up to oppression, and the often-ignored social ills of the Reagan era.

By the beginning of the 1990s, that kind of opinionated, black-power-inspired hip-hop had morphed into gangster rap. Of course, it was easier for media and government to represent the likes of Tupac as a danger to society, indoctrinating America’s youth, black and white, with violent fantasies, flaunting the thug life as something to aspire to.

In reality, Tupac could instill hope and encouragement as well as rebellion, but such nuances seemed too complex for ignorant politicians and greedy record execs. Those who had the power to change things wanted to deal with Tupac about as much as they did the social conditions that created him.

In the 2000s, the tragedy of 9/11, the reality of fighting two wars, and the presidency of George W. Bush provided fodder for rage. The politically charged narrative of Green Day’s smash American Idiot harnessed the spirit of Joe Strummer, railing against the hawkish political climate of the day, as well as vapid commercials and reality TV. The album was a tour de force that gloriously mocked the stupidity of our elected leaders and the apathy of the masses. But it also sold by the bucketload and relaunched the careers of the power punk trio.

That same year, 2004, Kanye West announced his arrival with The College Dropout, for which West took on all comers: consumerism (“All Falls Down”), religion (“Jesus Walks”), and racism and poverty (“Never Let Me Down”). There was also a refreshing element of self-awareness, as Kanye simultaneously embraced the benefits of success while finding them repugnant. On the track “Breath On,” West rapped, “Always said if I rapped I’d say somethin’ significant/But now I’m rappin’ about money, hos, and rims again.”

This has haunted West since. On the one hand, we respect him for his brilliantly blunt declaration that “George Bush hates black people” as predominantly black New Orleans neighborhoods waited in vain for government action after Katrina. But on the other hand, we cringe when he stumbles onstage and interrupts Taylor Swift’s VMA acceptance speech.

On last year’s Yeezus, he too often descended into a narcissistic haze. The track “Blood on the Leaves” uses a sample from “Strange Fruit,” a hugely significant song from the civil rights era, but only as a backdrop for a tirade against “second string bitches” and the female “gold digger.” Lines like “Put my fist in her like the civil rights sign” and “Eating Asian pussy, all I need is sweet and sour sauce” have made West’s political soapbox incredibly fragile. And to many, he has even become a farcical figure, his every utterance feeding into the media’s depiction of him as a caricature of the egocentric modern celebrity.

Not that we should just be looking to punk and hip-hop to inspire political change. What about EDM? The forebears of today’s electronic dance music were forged in the black and gay subcultures of Chicago and Detroit, partying among those who’d been systematically marginalized by society. In 2014, though, no one wants to be lectured on a rowdy club floor. Club promoters and fans want to see the DJs living it big, spraying ravers with four-figure bottles of Champagne, not pause to engage in a discussion about Republican gerrymandering of electoral districts or the dangers of hydraulic fracking.

Not that we masses particularly mind. If we’re not gazing at our own navels, we are gaping at Miley Cyrus as she swings naked on a giant wrecking ball for four minutes. Songs about the dispossessed and the downtrodden just don’t do it for us anymore. It’s more pleasurable to sing along to lyrics about sex, success, and good times than be reminded of the evils of the world.

However, political music isn’t some bygone genre like disco, swing revival, or ragtime. It’s no easy feat to simultaneously pull off a didactic message and a killer tune. Popular music can be bucolic, banal, and trivial. But there needs to be a balance. After all, ambivalence and apathy are not very rock ‘n’ roll; having a social conscience is.

 

2015 Miss Art Deco Beauty Pageant 1/10/15

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2015 Miss Art Deco Beauty Pageant
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Art-Deco-2015-Official-Flyer2Rebeca Sosa Theater
1401 Westward Drive,
Miami Springs, Florida 33166
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Cost: $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door

The third annual Miss Art Deco Beauty Pageant will take place on Saturday January 10, 2015. The contestants will compete in Vintage Fashion Opening number, swimwear, and evening gown. The winners will be part of the 37th Art Deco Weekend Festival Classic Car Parade and Bettie Paige Vintage Red Carpet Fashion Show hosted by Miami Design Preservation League with media coverage by Local 10 Miami/Fort Lauderdale. The winners will also advance to the state televised Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA Pageants. For more information you can visit the website at www.southfloridausapageants.com or contact the director Fatima Coello at 305-753-1223 or via email beautytouchesbyf@aol.com

Ticket sales, $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Where to Be: 12.26 – 1.1

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Friday, December 26th

Winter Camp: Biomes at Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science 12/26/14

Winter Camp: Biomes at Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science

09:00 am – 03:30 am
Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
3280 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33129
Webpage Link
Cost:Price(s): $45 (Members)/ $55 (Non-members) per child per day; $170 (Members)/ $210 (Non-members) for a full week

Encourage your kids to continue to learn, and have fun at the same time, during their holiday break. At the Museum’s Winter Camp, kids will have a blast attending one-day workshops with an environmental Biomes theme.

 

Winter Camp: Everglades
The Museum’s “Around the World” Winter Camp offers one-day sessions for children in grades Pre-K to 5th grade. While camp activities will be specific to the daily theme, every class will feature science lessons, projects, experiments and crafts, interspersed with time to explore the museum galleries.

Today’s theme is Everglades: Discover Miami’s very unique next-door neighbor, the Everglades. From the hammocks to the cypress swamp, the Everglades are home to some crazy, cool critters. Explore the homes of the sharks, birds, crocodiles and alligators that live there and learn about what happens when fresh water and salt water meet. You may even encounter one very toothy creature face-to-face, right here at the Museum.

Camp fees are $45 for Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science members and $55 for non-members. Full-week registration (four days of camp) is available for $170 for Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science members and $210 for non-members. Campers bring their own lunches; two healthy snacks are provided each day. Before-care and after-care available at an additional cost.

To register, visit http://www.miamisci.org/www/wintercamp.html.

Time: 9am-3:30pm
Location: Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
Phone Contact: (305) 646-4222
Email Contact: camp@frostscience.org

Download the PDF for more details: winter-camp-everglades-1202.PDF

 

Saturday, December 27th

Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour 12/27/14

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Downtown Miami Historic District Architecture Walking Tour
Saturday, 12/27/2014 – 10:00 am – 12:30 am
logo-lg2Miami Center for Architecture + Design
100 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 – $20

This two-hour walking tour highlights several of downtown Miami’s best historic buildings, most of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours begin with a brief introductory presentation at MCAD, itself located in the 1912 Old Post Office Building at the center of the City of Miami’s Historic District and covers a three-block area in the core of the Central Business District. Whether you are an architect or just love architecture, this tour is for you!

Tours depart from MCAD rain or shine. All are $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Advance reservations online are required (up to 60 minutes before tour time). Tours are held on alternate Saturdays and begin promptly at 10:15 AM. All sales end at 9:30 AM. For pre-paid guests, please be at MCAD by 10AM.

 

Sunday, December 28th

King Mango Strut 12/28/14

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King Mango Strut
Sunday, 12/28/2014 – 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Streets of Coconut Grove
Commodore Plaza, Main Highway, Grand Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The King Mango Strut is the craziest event in South Florida. Enduring 33 years, it is the most fun event Miami has to offer, full of irreverent, creative, wacky people making fun of everything and anybody. And, it’s full of music, including Iko-Iko, Mr. Nice Guy, Memphis Kelly Band, Roadkill, and School of Rock. It also features Little Miss Mango/Little King Mango competition, where everyone wins and rides in the parade. Bring your kids to Commodore Plaza at 1:00 p.m. to join in. The after party, on Commodore Plaza, with 4 live bands, continues until 6:00 p.m. If you want to laugh all day, and dance into the evening, this is for you!
If you want to BE IN IT, visit our website for an entry form, www.kingmangostrut.org, or call our hotline at 305-582-0955

 

Monday, December 29th

AFRICA UMOJA: GET YOUR TIXS HERE!

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Start:
December 30 @ 7:00 pm
End:
March 14, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Venue

Actors Playhouse – Mainstage
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables , 33134 United States

 

Wednesday, December 31st

Get the Exclusive #WheretoBe Events for New Year’s Here!

 

NYE at Delano 2015 12/31/14

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NYE at Delano 2015
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
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1685 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: 100-300

Get your tickets here: https://nightout.com/events/delano-new-years-eve-party-miami-jcole/12-31-2014/tickets?a=night-out-event-listings#.VH4GNWTF-QM

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Thursday, January 1st

Civic Engagement Thursday 12.25 Merry Christmas!

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In 2011 the Report that is cited in the article below was released. With that said, we would like to challenge all of you to think about if and/or how we have made progress in our city to address our Civic Responsibilities to our city and each other and what we would like to do differently in the 2015 year.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

 

MIAMI, FL – January 24, 2011 – A new report released today shows Miami is the least civically engaged in the country compared to Minneapolis-St. Paul, the most engaged metropolitan area. The report helps to shed light on the contributing factors behind each city’s civic engagement in an effort to improve civic health. Researchers say that while the two areas differ demographically those differences do not explain the gap between their civic engagements.

The report, entitled A Tale of Two Cities: Civic Heath in Miami and Minneapolis-St. Paul, traces the factors of civic health, measured by civic indicators like volunteering, community engagement, voter turn out, and one-on-one interactions with neighbors, in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Miami and found that on in terms of civic health, the Twin Cities are well above the United States average, whereas Miami is well below. The report follows the September release of the reportCivic Life in America: Key Findings on the Civic Health of the Nation, released jointly by NCoC and the Corporation for National and Community Service, which provides an annual measure of civic habits, much as the government measures economic behavior.

Key Findings
While the two metropolitan areas differ in many ways, including the demographics of their populations, the report found that these differences do not explain the disparities in their civic engagement. In both communities and nationwide, people with more education and income typically engage more in civic affairs. However when comparing the Twin Cities with Miami, individuals in Minneapolis-St. Paul who are in the lowest income group are more likely to be civically involved than are people in the wealthiest tier in Miami. Further, an individual with a high school education in Minneapolis-St. Paul is about as likely to be engaged as an individual with a college education in Miami. These findings indicate that the somewhat higher levels of income and educational attainment in the Twin Cities cannot explain why that community is so much more civically engaged.

Harry Boyte, Director of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, traced the Twin Cities relative success to “a culture of civic empowerment, which teaches the skills of collaborative work across differences, connects institutions to the life of communities, and generates a spirit of optimism that people can shape their future together.”

In taking a closer look at the differentiating factors that contribute to the culture of civic empowerment and civic health in Minneapolis-St. Paul versus Miami, researchers identified the following key areas:

• Education in Minnesota appears to be more “civic.” In other words, the Twin Cities’ schools collaborate more with other community based educational institutions and engage adult citizens in ways that build their satisfaction and trust. While schools don’t perform better in the Twin Cities than those in South Florida, Twin City institutions do a better job of teaching specifically civic knowledge and connecting to other civic learning experiences in communities.

• Twin Cities residents appear to have stronger social networks than do residents of Miami. More of them have meals with other members of their households (92% vs. 84%), use the Internet to connect with family and friends (64% vs. 55%), and talk to neighbors (51% vs. 45%). The single exception is Miami residents are slightly more likely to exchange favors with neighbors than Minneapolis–St. Paul residents are (16% vs. 19%).

• Levels of trust and satisfaction are much higher in the St. Paul area than in the Miami area; 42% of St. Paul citizens generally trusted the local government, compared with just 24% of Miamians. Thirty-two percent of St. Paul citizens felt the leaders of their community represented their interests, compared with just 18% of Miamians. Furthermore, satisfaction with police, schools, and parks is much higher in St. Paul than in either of the south Florida cities. The Twin Cities has a long history of civic and public institutions as being embedded in community life and serving as meeting grounds for diverse people.

• Twin Cities residents were more than twice as likely to volunteer than Miami residents(37% vs. 15%), and 45% of Twin Cities residents had participated in at least one community group vs. 22% of Miamians. This may be due to the fact that non-profits, which are an important resource for civic engagement, are much more extensive, better resourced, and more community connected in the Twin Cities than Miami. In fact, there are almost twice as many non-profits per capita in the Twin Cities and they have accumulated almost five times more financial assets, on a per capita basis when compared to Miami non-profits.

The findings suggest that the relative strengths and weaknesses of community institutions associated with civic engagement, such as schools and non-profit organizations, may contribute to the low levels of engagement in Miami’s urban center. Miami also appears to be more divided and less reliant on citizens, suggesting the need to strengthen civic engagement across its diverse and varied communities in order to rehabilitate the city’s civic health.

“It is important to understand these underlying factors that contribute to the vitality of a civic culture of engagement,” said Bob Graham, former U. S. Senator and life-long Miami resident. “While Miami’s unique demographics do not fully explain its low level of civic engagement, the combination of rapid growth and extraordinary diversity define a social, economic, and political context within which citizens and community leaders must find a way to create a culture of engagement. Over the next generation, America will look more like Miami than Minneapolis, and the challenge of empowerment in the face of change and diversity that Miami faces today will be echoed in communities across the nation. The lessons learned here will have important implications for the future.“

As cities create new strategies in the 21st century to remain competitive and economically healthy, it’s also important that they consider more than just the financial market and government. Ensuring the right infrastructure is in place to support civic health will be critical to future success and growth.

“Just as competitive instincts between Miami and the Twin Cities are brought out by a Dolphins-Vikings game, A Tale of Two Cities can encourage both cities to be stronger,” said NCoC Chairman Michael Weiser, a Miami resident. “Such comparisons can encourage healthy competition between American cities to strengthen civic life.”

A Tale of Two Cities: Civic Engagement in Miami and Minneapolis-St. Paul is the result of collaboration among four partners: the National Conference on Citizenship, The Florida Joint Center for Citizenship, and the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. The Florida Joint Center for Citizenship is a partnership between the Lou Frey Institute at the University of Central Florida and the Bob Graham Center at the University of Florida. Assistance was provided by CIRCLE (The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement) at Tufts University.

Average Joe Art Sale, Mega Art Auction and Annette’s Birthday Party Benefiting Life Is Art 1/4/14

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Average Joe Art Sale, Mega Art Auction and Annette’s Birthday Party Benefiting Life Is Art
Sunday, January 4, 2015, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
averagejoeflyer Yo Space
294 NE 62nd St
Miami, FL 33138
www.yo-miami.com
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Once again, Life Is Art is happy to join with Yo Miami for their Average Joe Art Sale New Years’ ResYolution Edition. Yo Miami has dedicated 10% of sales to be donated to Life Is Art! Plus, for this special edition, we have the Mega Art Auction. And, we will be celebrating Annette’s BIG Birthday! It’s a new year and Yo Miami is ready to put our money where our mouth is again.

The whole idea behind these Average Joe sales was to make it possible for everyday people to be able to support their local artists by presenting art work in a laid back environment at affordable prices.

In the interest of showing you how dedicated we are to supporting the local art scene, this month we’re donating a portion of all sales to an organization that has been doing just that for way longer than we have, Life Is Art, Inc.

As an added twist, this year we’ll be ending an online auction at the end of the night for the 3 massive 10x10ft canvases which were painted as a live collaboration between 6 local artists at Spectrum. Each of the 3 pieces will be up for online auction starting the week before the sale, and visitors will have the opportunity to bid live throughout the day before it closes at the end of the night. The teamups are Tee Davis (aka TeePop) + Jay Bellicchi (aka REMOTE), Ruben Ubiera + Eleazar Delgado, Monique Lassooij + Daniel Fila (aka Krave Art).

We have a fresh batch of visiting artists, along with our Resident Artists selling everything from original works, to limited edition prints, and merchandise to suit any budget, from $5 all the way up to $500
(Disclaimer: Resident Artists may have more expensive work in their studios)

Resident Artists:
–Lorie Setton
–Chy Tea Shoulin
-Rei Ramirez Art- Urban Organikz
-Meluka
-David McCauley (Rise Up Gallery)

Visiting Artists: tba

Cog Nomen our band in residence will be back with us, gracing us with their psychedelic tunes around 5-6pm.

So come support some talented local artists, or just come for the ping pong, old school video games, and good conversation; either way you’re bound to have a nice, fun, relaxing day.

Public Art Wednesday 12.24

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Leza One paints a mural on a wall of Jose de Diego Middle School in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood. It's a project that coincides with the citywide Art Basel fair.

Leza One paints a mural on a wall of Jose de Diego Middle School in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. It’s a project that coincides with the citywide Art Basel fair.

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Miami’s Jose de Diego Middle School, like many schools in South Florida designed to provide hurricane protection and energy efficiency, has few windows and large expanses of facade almost begging for decoration.

For Catalina Hidalgo, a science teacher at Jose de Diego, those walls were too blank, and that bothered her — especially because the school is on the edge of a neighborhood that’s changing fast. The neighborhood — Wynwood — is an arts district full of street art painted by local and internationally known artists.

With an eye toward hurricane protection and energy efficiency, Jose de Diego, like many schools in South Florida, has few windows and large expanses of facade.i

With an eye toward hurricane protection and energy efficiency, Jose de Diego, like many schools in South Florida, has few windows and large expanses of facade.

Christina Hernandez/Courtesy of Wynwood Arts District Association

“I was tired of looking at white walls,” she says. “I thought it would be a cool idea to bring a few artists to paint this school. It’s crazy that we have white walls and everywhere else is filled with murals.”

Enter Robert de los Rios. He and his friend Patrick Walsh often organize artist events in Wynwood. Hidalgo contacted them, and they visited the school.

“I just saw the greatest canvas I’ve ever seen,” de los Rios says. “Look at the size of these walls, man.”

De los Rios started contacting artists and organized a project to coincide with Miami’s Art Basel fair. He soon had more than 40 painters working on 38 murals.

While the artists worked recently, students gathered around to check out the art going up on their school’s walls. “Now that they came,” said seventh-grader Lisandro Perez, “they made our lives better. It makes us want to come to school.”

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As artists and developers have discovered Wynwood, a disconnect has emerged between the upscale newcomers and the Puerto Rican and African-American residents who have long lived there. This project is a small step in an effort to begin bridging that gap.

“It’s just a shame to have galleries and all these boutiques and all these expensive restaurants just a couple of blocks away, where its tens of thousands of dollars for this and that, and then all of a sudden, you have a school where the people who actually live in Wynwood, who actually call this home, don’t feel any connection to it,” de los Rios says.

Santiago Rubino is one of the local Miami artists whose work now adorns a wall at the middle school.i

Santiago Rubino is one of the local Miami artists whose work now adorns a wall at the middle school.

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In a school courtyard, an artist who goes by the name Leza One paused in his work on a wall that has a floodlight in the center. On the wall, he painted a young woman who appears to be illuminated by the floodlight. “I play with the light actually. My mural is about darkness and light. So, the light here is a metaphor that represents hope,” he said.

As for the kids, Leza said he enjoyed the audience. “It’s a lot of energy, positive energy around me and around all of us. To see the smile, and they do have a few comments on the painting. So it’s great,” he said.

Alejandro Dorda Mevs, an artist who goes by the name Axel Void, says he was surprised and touched when a bunch of kids gave him thank-you drawings. He has created murals elsewhere in Miami but says he has become uncomfortable with what’s happened in Wynwood. Much of the art now seems aimed at tourists and visitors, he says, rather than at the people who live there.

“I will be much happier doing this here, where many kids see it every day, than doing a wall in an area [that’s] going to have a tourist guide,” he says.

The painters also donated works for an auction to raise funds to support arts education at the school. They say they hope to make it an annual event. The school still has more than 20 walls waiting for art.

A School Of Murals

More than 40 painters are working on 38 murals at Jose de Diego Middle School. For more, search on Instagram using #JoseDeDiegoMiddleSchool.

 

Photographs of Soul of Basel Young Professionals Mixer at Historic Lyric Theater on 12/5/14

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Soul of Basel Young Professionals Mixer at Historic Lyric Theater on Friday, December 5, 2014.  The Soul of Basel with City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon and the Southeast Overtown Park West CRA. Presented by Headliner Market Group.  Masterpiece Painting and Salon Style Exhibit Featuring The Life, Art & Legacy of Purvis Young

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Photographs of Midpoint Presents North of Modern Art Basel 2014 on 12/6/14

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Midpoint Presents: North of Modern  Art Basel 2014 curated by Joshua Kingston on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Artist Lineup: Christin Paige Minnotte, Deborah Gray Mitchell, Eleazar Delgado, Erin Parish, Evo Love, Gianna DiBartolomeo, Gregorii Trombo, Hilma Koelman, Ivan Castillo, Jonathan DeCamps, ERMAN, Monique Lassooij, MANO, Tracy Cristal and Wesley Alvarez.

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Life In Color / E11EVEN Miami VIP Package 12/26/14

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Life In Color / E11EVEN Miami VIP Package
Saturday, 12/26/2014 – 12/27/2014 02:00 pm –
LICSun Life Stadium
Don Shula Drive,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Webpage Link
Cost: VIP Packages start at $175

E11EVEN MIAMI hosts a VIP Bottle Service Experience at the World’s Largest Paint Party “Life in Color Festival” featuring KASKADE plus special guest DIPLO and many more on two stages, Friday Dec 26th and Saturday Dec 27th.

Copa Campeones de America 1/17/15

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Copa Campeones de America
Saturday, 01/17/2015 – 06:00 pm –
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11200 Southwest 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
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Cost:

Promoted by Miami’s Onside Entertainment, the first annual Copa Campeones de America will be held on January 17th in Miami, at Florida International University. The match features two of the best teams of the Americas in a dramatic showdown to establish the best in the hemisphere.

Friday Night Laughs at Cortes Restaurant 1/9/15

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Friday Night Laughs at Cortes Restaurant
Sunday, 01/09/2015 – 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
cortesemailCortes Restaurant
8 West Flagler St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $8.00

How to get the proper date night idea at a great value.

Enjoy Friday night with Exquisite Peruvian dishes in a laid back and intimate setting where space is plush, amicable and inviting. With main dishes such as:

-Seafood Ceviche
-Steaks
-Risotto Dishes
+much, much, more

Buy your tickets online and we will save a special place for you during showtime! See you there.

Cant make it out? Stream it live at www.BrickwallSessions.com

Casino Miami Industry & Comedy Night 1/8/15

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Casino Miami Industry & Comedy Night
Thursday, 01/08/2015 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
casinowebClub Rio inside Casino Miami
3500 Northwest 37th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33142
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Cost: Free

Every month Club Rio located inside Casino Miami offers a unique Thursday night where the beers flow, the cocktails shake and the pizzas slide for just $2.

Industry night also showcases the best stand up comedy talent for your laughing pleasure!

Get a chance to win cash prizes to play at the table games every 20 minutes during showtime!

Also, first time guests to the casino get a $35 card to try your luck at the slot machines!

Dont miss out on what is rising to be one of the hottest and luckiest evenings to discover in Miami!

Cant make it out? Stream it live at www.brickwallsessions.com

Comedy Speak! Podcast Night 1/3/15

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Comedy Speak! Podcast Night
Saturday, 01/03/2015 – 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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4925 SW 74th Ct,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: $5.00

There’s a lot to say in Miami. Speak! your mind with a room full of comedians and friends during a live radio talk show. Audience participation encouraged!

If you have any satirical perspectives you have in mind on current events, pop culture or important topics this is the show to debate and laugh about.

This one of a kind show is every first Saturday of the Month. Be a part of the Miami movement and SPEAK!

Purchase your tickets online and we’ll reserve a spot for you and your group!

Cant make it out? Stream it live at www.Brickwallsessions.com

Bargain Comedy Night @ Backroom Comedy Club 1/6/15

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Bargain Comedy Night @ Backroom Comedy Club
Tuesday, 01/06/2015 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-12-14-at-1.35.36-AMBackroom Comedy Club inside Toms NFL Sports Bar
5001 NW 36 St,
Miami Springs, Florida 33166
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $5.00

How much can a BARGAIN make you LAUGH – on a Tuesday?

Every Tuesday night, the Legendary Toms NFL has Stand up Comedy stashed away inside at the Backroom Comedy Club. This is Miami’s Speakeasy for midweek LAUGHTER.

Food and Drink Specials are:

-$3 Craft beer of the day!

-$12 Buckets of Bud or Budlight

-$5 Burger and Fries

Every Tuesday. Only $5 cover per person. RSVP tickets in advance and we’ll save a table for your group.

Can’t make it out? Stream it live at www.Brickwallsessions.com

3rd Annual MLK Business Expo 1/16/15

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3rd Annual MLK Business Expo
Friday, 01/16/2015 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The-MLK-Business-EXPO_evite-2015-finalPalmetto Bay Village Center
18001 Old Cutler Road,
Palmetto Bay, Florida 33157
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust and West Perrine CDC invite you to attend the 3rd annual MLK Business Expo. A Showcase of nearly 100 businesses in association with the West Perrine 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration Friday, January 16, 2015 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Join us for a free community event and learn about products and services in the South Dade area, network with key business professionals, gain insight on a wealth of government services and find out the latest on real estate, personal finance, tax breaks and more.

There will be refreshments, lively entertainment and free raffles.

For more information, contact Maria Diaz de la Portilla at 305-375-5661 or mdiazde@miamidade.gov.

Supporters
The Honorable Daniella Levine Cava – District 8 and The Honorable Dennis C. Moss – District 9

Event Partners
Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade, Neighbors and Neighbors Association, Partners for Self-Employment and Unique Coalition of Minority Business of South Dade, Inc.

Photographs of Ketel One Presents De Nolet at Soho Studios on 12/5/14

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Ketel One Presents De Nolet at Soho Studios on Friday, December 5, 2104.  Great preformace by Cashmere Cat, Midnight Magic and DJ Getlive. Crafted cocktails from Bar Lab and delectable food by Gigi, 3D projection mapping by Dev Harlan for CTRL, live mural art by Rubin415 and interactive brand experiences.

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Countdown NYE Early With Serendipity 3 12/31/14

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Countdown NYE Early With Serendipity 3
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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1102 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $10

For the ultimate, kids-friendly, New Years Eve Celebration, head to Serendipity 3 on Lincoln Road in Miami, to ring in 2015 with style! You don’t have to keep the kids up until midnight; the countdown starts at 6:59! $10 minimum/person, which includes a glass of sparkling juice and noisemakers. Indulge in a three-course, Chinese New Year themed meal, which includes: A cup of wonton soup to start, a choice of shrimp tempura or sweet and sour chicken, served with fried rice and spring rolls, and either a glass of champagne or a specialty NYE cocktail. Champagne and Wine bottle specials. Don’t miss out on a night that won’t be forgotten!

What: NYE Bash at Serendipity 3

Where:
Serendipity3
1102 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

When: Decemeber 31, 2014; 6:00pm-2am

Photographs of Ladies of Manure 2015 Calendar Launch Party at Nugbrand Clothing Company Store on 12/18/14

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Ladies of Manure 2015 Calendar Launch Party at Nugbrand Clothing Co. Store on Thursday, December 18, 2014.   The 2015 Ladies of Manure Calendar was released at Nugbrand Pop-up Shop located at 2324 North Miami Ave.

All proceeds benefit Fertile Earth Foundation,  Fertile Earth, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has released their second edition of the Ladies of Manure calendar. The project was launched in 2013 to spark awareness on our waste and how it can be used a resource rather than just waste.

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Fairchild Volunteer Info Days 1/8/15, 1/10/15

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Fairchild Volunteer Info Days
Thursday, 01/08/2015 – 01/10/2015 10:00 am – 01:00 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Volunteers learn new skills, make a positive impact in the community and the world and advance Fairchild’s mission through their hands-on support of our programs. Learn about exciting opportunities available in education, horticulture, and visitor services. Volunteer Info Days are Thursday, January 8 and Saturday, January 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Music Monday: Mark your Calendars for 2015 Winter Music Conference!

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ABOUT WMCWinter Music Conference

About Winter Music Conference

Winter Music Conference

Winter Music Conference, in its 30th consecutive year, is a pivotal platform for the advancement of the industry. During WMC, music enthusiasts, artists, DJs and industry delegates from over 70 countries converge on Miami Beach for a concentrated schedule of more than 400 events, parties, seminars and workshops.

Established in 1985, WMC is the largest longstanding EDM and dance music industry gathering of its kind in the world. As one of the most publicized annual events in the industry, WMC generates over a billion unique viewer media impressions each year. Over 2,000,000+ visitors from 209 countries and territories logged on to the WMC web site during the 2014 season. Over 1,900 artists and DJs participated in 390+ performance events presented at 110 venues during the 29th Annual WMC Week in Miami Beach & Miami.

Event Attendees at WMC 2014

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Industry Delegates at WMC 2014

MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AT WMC
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Photographs of Creativas Group Branding and Public Relations Annual Holiday Party for a Great Cause at Grove Isle Hotel & Spa on 12/18/14

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Creativas Group Branding and Public Relations Annual Holiday Party for a Great Cause at Grove Isle Hotel & Spa on Thursday, December 18, 2104. For any unwrapped toy brought or $20 donation went to benefit Neat Stuff for Kids. 

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Photographs of Big Night in Little Haiti at Little Haiti Cultural Center on 12/19/14

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Big Night In Little Haiti at Little Haiti Cultural Center on Friday, December 19, 2014. This month thay had Gabel, one of the premier Haitian bands. They began with a bang in 2006 when prestigious Kompa Magazine named the young Haitian group “New Band of the Year”.  Their fourth studio album Anyen Pa Etenèl was released earlier this year and they believe it to be their best yet.  The group has nine members; Katalog on vocals, Flav on vocals, Bob Doll as Maestro and guitar, Ray as the rhythm guitarist, T-Pachou on keyboards, DJ Dodo on bass, Cha Cha on percussionist and gong, Jay Lay Back on congas and tambourine, and Becken on drums.

Wow what a wonderful evening, the music was amazing and a awesome crowd everyone dancing and have a wonderful time.  Love this event…Big Night In Little Haiti is every third Friday, if you have not been you really should go.

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Monty’s Sunset New Years Eve Party 12/31/14

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Monty’s Sunset New Years Eve Party
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
Montys-New-YearsMonty’s Sunset
300 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

New Years Eve is best night of the year to party, and no place else does it like Monty’s! Come in early with family and friends to celebrate the New Year, poolside, with views of three fireworks shows throughout the evening. Enjoy live entertainment, share a midnight bubbly toast with someone special, and bring in the 2015 with a bang. Best of all, there will be no cover charge for this fantastic evening out.

Photographs of Cirque du Soleil Amaluna at Sun Life Stadium on 12/11/14

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Cirque du Soleil Amaluna at Sun Life Stadium on Thursday, December 11, 2014.

“Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon.

Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honours femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next.

In the wake of a storm caused by Prospera, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera’s daughter and a brave young suitor. But theirs is a love that will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony.”

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Victoria Park Winn-Dixie Wine & Cheese Fest 1/8/15

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Victoria Park Winn-Dixie Wine & Cheese Fest
Thursday, 01/08/2015 – 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
WD-Wine-and-Cheese-Fest-FlierWinn-Dixie Store #290
680 N. Federal Hwy.,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Wine aficionados and cheese lovers are invited to visit the newly remodeled Victoria Park Winn-Dixie store during a “Wine and Cheese Fest.” During this special event, attendees will enjoy expanding their palate with tastings and pairings of wine and cheese, live jazz entertainment, giveaways and more.

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at 1826 Restaurant & Lounge 12/31/14

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New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at 1826 Restaurant & Lounge
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:30 pm –
unnamed-111826 Restaurant & Lounge
1826 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $195/$200/$440

Experience four floors of vibrant atmosphere with musical stylings from three DJs this New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2014) at 1826 Restaurant & Lounge. Ring in 2015 with 1826’s Masquerade Ball, including premium open bar and hor doeuvres from 9pm-12am, sounds by DJ Daniele Tavella, and a complimentary champagne toast ($200 per person). Premium and VIP table packages are available. For an unforgettable dining experience curated by Executive Chef Luke Bergman, choose between two dinner seatings at 7:30PM (5 course menu, $195 per person) and 9:30pm (6 course menu, $440 per person). Bottles of Veuve Clicquot (Brut or Rose) are available for preorder. For ticket purchases, dinner and table reservations, please call 305.763.8860 or email newyearseve@1826collins.com

#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – A Holiday Shopping Hail Mary

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Procrastination is a disease that prays on the innocent worldwide but here in Miami, it plagues its victims at another level. Miami is a place where arriving on time means pulling up at least an hour late. It’s a place where everyone subscribes to “why get done today what can be done mañana“.  And, it’s a place where holiday shopping begins only a few days before the holidays.

Blame your half finished shopping list on the lack of snow or your busy social calendar this month – we don’t judge. As of Friday we were on the same boat so, on the contrary, we totally sympathize. Better yet, we come to you with a solution for your holiday hitch: an afternoon at The Falls. Continue reading “#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – A Holiday Shopping Hail Mary” →

Global Networking Marathon Miami 12/22/14

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Global Networking Marathon Miami
Monday, 12/22/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Zebra Luxury Lounge
1403 E.Hallandale Beach Blvd.,
Hallandale Beach, Florida FL 33009
Webpage Link
Cost: 55 USD

Great Networking Master-Class and Event to make sure that you start 2015 on high wave: with new opportunities, fresh contacts and a wiser strategic approach to lift you up to your outstanding self, by sharing your personal message which inspires and attracts others.

Register and Learn more http://networkingmarathon.com/

EVER ASKED YOURSELF ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS?

How do I become a magnet for others?

How do I get acquainted to top leaders of the world?

How do I surround myself with the rich and successful?

How do I win someone’s interest within the first few words?

How do I earn money by connecting people?

How do I simply Break the Ice?

You will get expert answers and specifics on how to use these new skills in your life.

Please meet our Key Speaker:

Gil Petersil

Events Speaker, Event Host, Strategic Business Coach & Startup Accelerator

Business Coach @ Google Partners Program

Business Coach @ Skolkovo Management School, Startup Academy & MBA Programs

Author of programs “Mastery of Networking”, “Grow your network via Linkedin”

Lecturer, Moderator and Key-note Speaker @ Numerous international Events and Universities

Currently living in Moscow, co-founding, managing and mentoring diverse projects, from Retail shops and restaurant, Mobile Apps, Organic Cake Production, an events company and many more by sharing lessons with entrepreneurs as well as senior management by Empowering them with guidance and strategic partners

Learn more http://networkingmarathon.com/

Photographs of Art of Luxury at LMNT Arts on 12/3/14

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Art of Luxury at LMNT Arts on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

Now in its eight year and a new incarnation, the “Art of Luxury” exhibit. Presented by Arte Bodegas Magazine guests are invited to support and take part in this very unique affair during Art Basel bringing various elements and exhibits together in one venue. Sounds by DJ-Producer Armand Pena will keep the energy of this event going all evening.

Exhibiting at the show will be multiple artists including: Scott “ACID” Chester, Mario Carreño, Mariano Rodriguez, Victor Manuel, KCHO, Carlos Quintana, Noel Morera, Rancaño, Alejandro Leyva, Cesar Ahumana, Adieny Nunez, Gino Tozzi, Edgar Sanchez, MILCHO, Rainer Lagerman, Antonio Guerrero, Andriy Halashyn, Evelyn Luna and Havi Schanz.

Guests are encouraged to arrive at 7:00PM and enjoy until 10:00PM. Featuring exotic vehicles by Redline Luxury, those who love speed and one of-a-kind cars can come by and see some of the most unique vehicles including the electric BMW i8.
The Miami New Construction Show will present a unique “visual display” featuring Armani Casa and Porsche Tower along with other beautiful locations.
Scott “Acid” Chester along with Evelyn Luna will show case their highly anticipated exhibit of collector’s edition “art motorcycles” as well as a vintage Ducati. The ACID and LUNA ALKALI collaboration will also feature some luxury unique art apparel and industrial works on display.

Lux Moto Rentals will showcase the latest and greatest available in the world of DUCATI. Guests wanting to “taste” their art can do so with an edible display by Sweet Treats by Marta.

This event will be different than many others taking place during Art Basel but promises to be one where guests will see various art forms while enjoying a delicious champagne reception by Korbel Champagne. Art sold will be in support of ArtStudioMiami.org, empowering young minds through art.

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Photographs of Lexus of North Miami unveiled the new 2015 RC 350 and the new NX on 12/13/14

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Lexus of North Miami unveiled the new 2015 RC 350 and the new NX on Saturday, December 13, 2014.

This marked the debut of the new 2015 RC 350 and the introduction of the all new NX and Lexus of North Miami couldn’t be more proud to announce their arrival.

Much has been said and reviewed by auto enthusiasts leading to the public in in a frenzy until now. The perfectly timed arrival for the holiday season has made this weekend’s unveiling a “December to Remember”.

“For us at Lexus of North Miami it makes a big difference to actually have the car available for clients to see, touch and feel so, naturally we have a motive for celebration. Everyone has been waiting for the new arrivals and the public response has been so overwhelming, we are having a hard time keeping them in the showroom for the unveiling” – says Yoni Edery GM, Lexus of North Miami

The RC350 is a culmination of styling and performance that is a huge hit with consumers and boasts 306-HP, 3.5-liter V6 with an 8 speed automatic that routes power to the rear wheels wile a 6 speed automatic serves duty with optional all-wheel drive. Those seeking extra power should check out the RC F and test out for themselves just how much G-force they feel.

The introduction of the 2015 NX has a unique appeal that Lexus has wanted to target for some time with the right luxury crossover that will bare its name. The styling aggressively highlights its sharp creases and oversized spindle grille but keeps its luxury with the interiors and its conforming seats. It’s an all new crossover just for the cool kids and an all new 2.0 liter turbo four and six speed standard. The F Sport version boasts a sport-tuned engine with 6 speed transmissions and paddle shifters.

We were happy to partner with Elita Realty as our sponsors and to welcome the new arrivals in a celebration where VIP guests enjoyed drinks by Zacapa Rum and bites by Spuntino Catering. You can find out more about the new models by coming into Lexus of North Miami and taking them for a test drive, visit us at www.lexusofnorthmiami.com or call us at 1.888.653.4160.

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Usher: Countdown the New Year with the Ultimate Performer 12/31/14

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Usher: Countdown the New Year with the Ultimate Performer
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 12/31/2014 09:00 pm –
USHER-E11EVEN-MIAMIE11EVEN Miami
29 NE 11th St.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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Cost: Varies

E11EVEN MIAMI Welcomes USHER On New Year’s Eve

Countdown the New Year with the ultimate performer!

Open Bar 9pm-11pm with passed Hor’s d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at Midnight.

Viernes Culturales 12/26/14

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Viernes Culturales
Sunday, 12/26/2014 – 12/26/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
VC-SIGNATUREDomino Park
801 SW 15th Ave,
Little Havana, Florida 33135
Webpage Link
Cost: free

COME CELEBRATE VIERNES CULTURALES
Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 – 7 to 11 pm

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on Domino Park, SW 8th Street & SW 15th Ave.

Come join us along SW 13th & SW 18th Ave for a fun filled evening!

Join us in celebrating another Viernes Culturales. Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!

Allison Cento – 7:00
Ana Kohler Band – 7:30
Los Herederos – 9:00

Christmas Eve at VINTRO Hotel & Kitchen 12/24/14

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Christmas Eve at VINTRO Hotel & Kitchen
Wednesday, 12/24/2014 – 12/24/2014 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
Vintro-Christmas-Eve-MenuVINTRO Hotel & Kitchen
2216 Park Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $150 per person

VINTRO Christmas Eve Dinner

Gather your family and friends this Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24th) for a decadent, 6-course Mediterranean feast to remember at VINTRO Hotel & Kitchen. Menu highlights include oysters and caviar, foie gras mousse crostini, swordfish with Mediterranean salsa, and peppermint panna cotta with candy cane crumble. Dinner is paired with bottomless prosecco, red, white, and rose wines. Seatings begin at 9pm. $150 per person. For reservations, please call 305-704-3680. VINTRO Hotel & Kitchen is located at 2216 Park Avenue in Miami Beach. For more information, please visit www.vintrohotels.com.

Power Financial Credit Union Open House 1/14/15

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Power Financial Credit Union Open House
Wednesday, 01/14/2015 – 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Power Financial Credit Union Florida City
33004 South Dixie Hwy,
Florida City, Florida 33034
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Cost: Free

On Wednesday, January 14, Power Financial Credit Union is hosting an open house for prospective career candidates. Join us at out our Florida City Branch at 33004 South Dixie Hwy, Florida City, Fla. 33034 from 4 – 7 p.m. to learn more about working at Power Financial Credit Union. Open positions include personal bankers, tellers, contact center agents and more. Join our family, voted one of the best credit unions to work for in 2014. Be sure to bring your resume!

Wish Bone Fundraiser Workshop 12/26/14

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Wish Bone Fundraiser Workshop
Friday, 12/26/2014 – 01/03/2015 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
KROMA Gallery
3670 Grand Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33133
Facebook Link
Cost: Free Admission

Our dream is to continue KROMA’s active engagement in the community. We want you to join us in supporting our 2015 fundraising season Kick-Off by creating your own furcula! All wishbones created will showcase at the Grand Opening of KROMA’s 2015 Black History Month Exhibition: “The Beast”. Each wishbone will be installed and rain from our rafters in the hope that generous folk will come, donate and ADOPT IT, providing the lucky break we need to fund our programming agenda for the coming year. Everyone is encouraged to come out and participate in creating wishbones of dreams. Our goal is to create over 1,000 wishbones to kick off the New Year.

Holiday Abstract Action 12/20/14

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Holiday Abstract Action
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 12/20/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10348281_893335757365886_115411067276652970_nMiguel Rodez Art Projects
4229 SW 75 Ave (2n Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Its time for a little Holiday Abstraction Action… Miguel Rodez Art Projects mixes it up with abstracts galore and last minute shopping who could ask for more featuring work by artists Mark Farrington, Antonio Perez Melero and Pat Ross Marx, 7-10 pm on Saturday, December 20th during the Bird Road Art Walk.

Coconut Grove Drum Circle -Winter Solstice Celebration in the Bird Road Art District 12/20/14

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle -Winter Solstice Celebration in the Bird Road Art District
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 12/20/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coconut-Grove-Drumming-Circle_edited-2HARRISART
4324 SW 74 Ave | Miami 33155 | Bird Road Art District| 786.390.5447,
Miami, Florida 33155
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Cost: Free

GOOD VIBES… the Coconut Grove Drum Circle brings their own magic to the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, December 20th for a unique celebration of the Winter Solstice at HARRISART. Drummers bring your drum and let the circle keep growing.

MANO Fine Art – Inspired & Unwrapped 12/20/14

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MANO Fine Art – Inspired & Unwrapped
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
10850061_10153430658686040_8278460189132932761_nMANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join us one more time before the end of the year for holiday-inspired cocktails, poetry, music and ART on Saturday, December 20th during the Bird Road Art Walk.

View our latest exhibit ‘Meninas Unwrapped” and browse “La trastienda” for unique works of art by local artists with holiday pricing starting at just $25 making them perfect for giving or keeping this holiday season.

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

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

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

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

Bird Road Art Walk -Saturday, the Holiday Inspired edition December 20th (& every 3rd Saturday) 12/20/14

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Bird Road Art Walk -Saturday, the Holiday Inspired edition December 20th (& every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dec-2014-Square-Format_edited-2Bird Road Art District
Conveniently located just east of the Palmetto Expressway & south of Bird Road (SW 40th St). Most studios are locates along SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Support the scene… Join us for the Holiday Inspired edition of the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, December 20th from 7-10 pm, and enjoy a magical evening of art and holiday cheer with a vibrant community of artists!

Discover holiday pricing on unique works of art, artisan made jewelry and clothing that you won’t find in any department store or anywhere else for that matter,

Celebrate the winter solstice with the Coconut Grove Drum Circle, enjoy The Original Jones Band; sing-a-long with the Culture in the City Carolers; grab a bite from one of the food trucks, sample locally brewed craft beers and as always connect with original works of art , interesting people, engaging conversations and amazing artists.

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

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

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

40 Weeks red carpet event 1/8/15

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40 Weeks red carpet event
Thursday, 01/08/2015 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Miami-Invitation-page-001-2O Cinema Wynwood
90 NW 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Hello Filmspotting,

Big Belli, a production company based out of the New York area has just finished a one-of-a kind documentary titled 40 Weeks.

The film follows 13 women week-by-week through their pregnancies. We have had premieres and red carpet screenings in cities across the country since December 1st, and are having our Miami red carpet event on January 8th.

We would love to extend the invitation to our Miami screening of 40 Weeks to you. Please see the invitation with event details below, and let me know if you or any of your colleagues, friends, or family would like to attend. I will gladly add names to our guest list. There will be local press and a step and repeat where guests can have their photos taken on the red carpet. The director and producer will be in attendance so it will be a fun night!.

You may visit our website here, as well, which includes the film trailer: https://www.40weeksthemovie.com/

Hope to see you there!

RSVP to sarah@bigbelli.com

New Year’s Eve at Vintro Hotel & Kitchen 12/31/14

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New Year’s Eve at VINTRO Hotel & Kitchen
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 am
NYE-2015-Vintro-HotelVINTRO Hotel & Kitchen
2216 Park Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139,
2216 Park Avenue, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $150.00 per person

Ring in 2015 Mediterranean style with New Year’s Eve at VINTRO Kitchen. Celebrate the new year with a magnificent 6-course dinner paired with bottomless prosecco, red, white, and rose wines. Guests will also receive custom party favors and enjoy a special NYE countdown. Before and after dinner, head to the Scorpion Bar where DJ NYX will be spinning the best in Top 40 and Nu Disco from 8 ‘til late! Dinner seatings begin at 9:00 pm. $150 per person. Presale tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com or by phone at 305.704.3680. VINTRO Hotel & Kitchen is located at 2216 Park Ave in Miami Beach. For more information, please visit www.vintrohotels.com.

Small Business Expo 2015 Miami 1/15/15

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Small Business Expo 2015 Miami
Thursday, 01/15/2015 – 01/15/2015 09:30 am – 05:00 pm
sbe-logo-color-highresMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Free to attend!

Miami’s largest Business to Business Trade Show, Conference & Networking Event.
Hosted in ten of the Nation’s largest small business cities, Small Business Expo brings together thousands of business owners and decision-makers to network, attend business critical workshops, build new business relationships and shop from vendors that provide unique products & services to help grow their business. Start-up to a Fortune 500, this is a highly anticipated annual event that every business must attend!

• Get leads & new customers
• Network with peers in your industry
• Shop for new innovative products & services
• Be in the RIGHT place at the RIGHT time
• Why not? It’s free to attend!

Want to Exhibit? Call us today at 212.404.2345.
Put your company in front of thousands of business owners & decision makers!

Where to Be: 12.19 – 12.25

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Up All Night Tour 12/19/14

Liv w/ DJ Irie

4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Come out to Liv to listen to the beats of the Heat’s official DJ

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La Fiesta Navideña by Locos por Juana 12/20/14

La Fiesta Navideña by Locos por Juana
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 10:00 pm – 03:00 am

The Stage
Miami Design District 170 NE 38th St,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link
Cost: 10$

Is already a Tradition to celebrate
Navidad with Locos por Juana in Miami, come and celebrate
with the whole crew una gran Navidad full of Cumbia
Champeta and Reggae Feat. Miami’s Own Mr Pauer
Don’t Miss it Miami

The Stage Miami
Miami Design District 170 NE 38th St -, Miami, Florida 33137

Te Esperamos

A Christmas Carol, the Musical 12/21/14

A Christmas Carol, the Musical

Saturday, 11/22/2014 – 12/21/2014 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Christmas-CarolActors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: $20

Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Tiny Tim and the entire Cratchit family join three unearthly “Spirits” in trying to convince Ebenezer Scrooge to change his “Bah-Humbug” ways in A Christmas Carol, the Musical. This fabulous adaptation written especially for family audiences will warm your heart as it reveals the true meaning of the holidays.

To encourage the “Spirit of Giving” during the theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol, the Musical, Actors’ Playhouse will give every child who brings a new, unwrapped toy to donate during a performance, a free Flexible Anytime Ticket valid for any remaining show in the Musical Theatre for Young Audiences 2014-2015 Season. Last day to donate toys will be on Saturday, December 20. All donations will be delivered that evening to Neighbors 4 Neighbors for distribution to families in need through their Operation Elf Toy Drive.

Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Special holiday performances on December 20 at 7 p.m. and December 21 at 5 p.m. Select weekday performances at 10 a.m. for pre-arranged fieldtrips through our Education Department.

Photographs of Buskerfest Miami on 12/12/14

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Buskerfest Miami on Friday, Decembefr 12, 2014.

Buskerfest Miami Mission: To improve civic life through public street performance.

Buskerfest Miami Vision: We strive for a connected, thriving urban core where the streets of Miami are active and enlivened with local performers, enjoyed by people of all ages and walks of life. We envision a joyous place that is reflective of the tropical urban landscape and attractive to locals and visitors alike.

Buskerfest Miami seeks to bring this vision to life by:

Building a network of local musicians, visual artists, dancers, poets, acrobats and more.
Uniting private and non-profit organizations for events and performances.
Supporting efforts to recognize the constitutional rights of public performers.
Keeping local government involved in our efforts.
Engaging community stakeholders to help integrate our neighborhoods and districts.
Re-imagining the use and function of Miami’s public spaces.

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Cuban American Bar Association Annual Benefit Gala and Board Installation Dinner 1/31/15

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Cuban American Bar Association Annual Benefit Gala and Board Installation Dinner
Saturday, 01/31/2015 – 07:00 pm –
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Cost: $200.00–$2,750.00

The Cuban American Bar Association will serve as host to its annual gala and installation of officers at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Fla. The gala raises money for the Cuban American Bar Foundation’s CABA Scholarship Fund, which in the past several years has raised more than $150,000 toward scholarships for law students and other scholars with interests that will promote excellence in the legal profession and legal services community.

Ring-In 2015 at National Hotel Miami Beach With Lavish Gourmet Menu and Live Band 12/31/14

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Ring-In 2015 at National Hotel Miami Beach With Lavish Gourmet Menu and Live Band
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 08:30 pm – 01:30 am
National Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $ 195.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity (21 and Up) $ 150.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity (12-21) $ 50.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity (Under 12)

National Hotel Miami Beach will host a festive New Year’s Eve celebration with a selection of gourmet food stations from its Tamara Bistro and a live band playing Havana Nights theme music.

Guests will be met with a welcome glass of champagne and saxophone player followed by passed hors d’oeuvres at the hotel’s famous Blues Bar, accompanied with live piano music.

Dance the night away to a live Havana Nights theme band playing throughout the night and into the New Year.

The gourmet food stations include:
• Seafood: Oysters, Crab Claws, Salmon and Ceviche
• Carved Meats: Beef Wellington, Rack of Lamb, and Pork
• A selection of charcuterie, cheeses, sushi, vegetables, salads and other delectable food items.
• Desserts: Chocolate Fondue and an array of assorted sweets
• Wine will be served during dinner

Guests will also get “12 Grapes of Luck” and party favors to ring in the New Year

Jessie Trice Community Health Center 11th Annual Santa’s Workshop Event 12/19/14

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Jessie Trice Community Health Center 11th Annual Santa’s Workshop Event
Friday, 12/19/2014 – 12/19/2014 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
flyerJTCHC Main Center
5361 N. W. 22nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33142
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Cost: Free

Take part in a special celebration as hundreds of children and families get in the holiday spirit. It takes place this Friday, December 19th from 3 – 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public!

There will be bouncy houses, face painting, balloon animals, vendor tables, gift distribution and entertainment!

New Years Eve- Mango’s Tropical Cafe 12/31/14

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New Years Eve- Mango’s Tropical Cafe
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 08:00 pm – 05:00 am
10801662_10152887059891779_5265675570830231735_nMango’s Tropical Cafe
900 Ocean Drive,
MIAMI BEACH, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $500

New Year’s Eve 2014
Mango’s Tropical Cafe is now taking reservations for our Gala New Year’s Eve Party. Mango’s is the front row seat for Miami Beach’s Fabulous Fireworks display at midnight and offers several options for your Special New Year’s Celebration:

• Deluxe Seating Champagne Dinner Package| $240pp plus 9% Tax & 20% Gratuity -must be reserved in advance.
Includes: admission, a reserved table for all night, party favors, a Gourmet 3-course Dinner and a 750ml bottle of Champagne per couple.
• VIP Seating Champagne Dinner Package | $400pp plus 9% Tax & 20% Gratuity -must be reserved in advance.
Includes: admission, a reserved table for all night, party favors, a Gourmet 3-course Dinner and a 750ml bottle of Champagne per couple.
• A Reserved Table for BOTTLE SERVICE ONLY | Minimum consumption of $350 per table for up to 4 Guests plus 9% Tax & 20% Gratuity + $50pp Admission Fee -must be reserved in advance.
Guests seated at these tables will not be able to order food until after midnight.
• Advanced Door Passes |$50pp until December 31st at 6pm, the pass price at the door will be higher than $50 and will increase depending on the capacity.
An A La Carte Menu will be available after midnight.

*An additional bottle of Champagne or liter bottles of alcohol may be added to any dinner package with a discounted rate of 10% per bottle when paid for in advance. Add a Mango’s World-Famous 2015 Calendar for only $9.95.

Mango’s features the top Latin Dance Band in South Florida, The Latin Connection, playing all night long. Continuous entertainment will be found throughout the club with the Mango’s Dancers and all of your favorite stars, including our very popular Michael Jackson Tribute show. Children are welcome, accompanied by an adult with seating only in the outdoor cafe.

Seating Sections

The Café
The Cafe is located directly on Ocean Drive. This is front row seating for the Fireworks show, and Ocean Drive’s New Year’s Street Party. Our entertainers perform in the Cafe as well as inside. Guests in The Café seating are welcome to enter and watch the band and shows as you please.
• Deluxe Seating Champagne Dinner Package| $240pp plus 9% Tax & 20% Gratuity -must be reserved in advance.
Includes: admission, a reserved table for all night, party favors, a Gourmet 3-course Dinner, and a 750ml bottle of Champagne per couple.
• VIP Seating Champagne Dinner Package | $400pp plus 9% Tax & 20% Gratuity -must be reserved in advance.
Includes: admission, a reserved table for all night, party favors, a Gourmet 3-course Dinner, and a 750ml bottle of Champagne per couple.
The Café Super VIP Seating is front row seating of the outdoor stage on Ocean Drive. This section offers an unobstructed view of our shows, view of the Fireworks show, and the Ocean Drive New Year’s Street Party.
• BOTTLE SERVICE ONLY | Minimum consumption of $350 per table for up to 4 Guests plus 9% Tax & 20% Gratuity + $50 per person Admission Fee -must be reserved in advance.
There are a few tables located in The Café section for designated Bottle Service.
Guests seated at these tables will not be able to order food until after midnight. Price of bottles does not include a 9% Tax and 20% Gratuity.

Main Bar VIP
These seats are right in front of the World Famous Main Bar of Mango’s Tropical Cafe where the Mango’s Dancers perform on the bar all night long.
• VIP Seating Champagne Dinner Package | $400pp plus 9% Tax & 20% Gratuity -must be reserved in advance.
Includes: admission, a reserved table for the entire night, party favors, a Gourmet 3-course Dinner, and a 750ml bottle of Champagne per couple.

The Jungle Room
This is a plush room alongside the Band’s Performance Stage and the Main Dance Floor. The Latin Connection Band is in full view, as are all dance performances in the Jungle Room.
• Deluxe Seating Champagne Dinner Package| $220pp plus 9% Tax & 20% Gratuity -must be reserved in advance.
Includes: admission, a reserved table for all night, party favors, a Gourmet 3-course Dinner, and a 750ml bottle of Champagne per couple.
• BOTTLE SERVICE ONLY | Minimum consumption of $350 per table for up to 4 Guests plus 9% Tax & 20% Gratuity + $50 per person Admission Fee -must be reserved in advance.
There are a few tables located in The Jungle Room section for designated Bottle Service.
Guests seated at these tables will not be able to order food until after midnight. Price of bottles does not include a 9% Tax and 20% Gratuity.

Upstairs
Upstairs has a clear view of the Main Bar Performance Stage and/or the Fountain Stage where the Latin Connection Band performs. Guests have a full view of the shows taking place on the Dance Floor.
• Deluxe Seating Champagne Dinner Package| $240pp plus 9% Tax & 20% Gratuity -must be reserved in advance.
Includes: admission, a reserved table for all night, party favors, a Gourmet 3-course Dinner, and a 750ml bottle of Champagne per couple.

M E N U

SOUP/ SALAD/APPETIZER
(Choice of One)

Lobster Bisque Floridiane
A delicate blend of lobster, tomatoes, and fresh herbs in a rich creamy broth

Red Snapper Carpaccio
Thinly sliced snapper with a black olive tapenade topped with crispy onions, micro greens and a sherry vinaigrette

Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella and Vine Ripened Tomatoes
Topped with baby greens, roasted peppers and a balsamic glaze

ENTRÉE
(Choice of One)

Filet Au Poivre
Tender center cut beef tenderloin grilled to perfection, topped with portabello mushroom, aux poivre sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and glazed baby carrots

Broiled Lobster Tail
Succulent 10 oz. Caribbean lobster tail broiled with lemon, garlic and white wine, served with saffron yellow rice and sautéed green beans

Stuffed Cornish Hens
Oven roasted Cornish hen stuffed with a chorizo, pork and short rib stuffing, served with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed broccoli and topped with a marsala gravy

Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
Served in fresh tomato sauce with or without blackened shrimp

DESSERT
(Choice of One)

Tropical Mango Sorbet
With Mint Leaves and Fresh Berries

Chocolate Lover’s Ecstasy Torte

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the party start?
Mango’s opens at 8pm., serving Dinner Reservations from 8pm to 11 pm. The A La Carte
Menu starts at midnight, and ends at 3am. We close at dawn, 5am.

Are children allowed?
Yes, but only if accompanied by an adult, and restricted to the outdoor cafe only. Children will be charged full price.

What time do reservations begin?
Reservations begin at 8pm. Guests at the same table ordering at the same time, will be served at the same time. If guests order before the entire party at their table is seated, they will be served before the later arrivals.

What is your refund and/or cancellation policy?
All cancellations are honored before December 20th at 12am. Any cancellations on or after December 21st will be charged the reserved amount.

Do you have a dress code?
Yes. “South Beach Chic” all the way to Tuxedo and Evening Gown. No baseball caps, bandanas, tank tops, beach sandals or shorts allowed.

Do you have valet parking?
Yes. Valet parking will be available on Collins Avenue and 9th street.

Do you have a Bottle- Service-Only Option?
Yes. There are a few tables located in the Cafe area designated as Bottle Service Only. A $350 plus 9% Tax and 20% Gratuity minimum is required per table of up to 4 guests, plus admission fee of $50.00 per person. Guests seated at these tables can order food a la carte after midnight.

What is not included in the price?
Not included in the price is a required 9% Tax and 20% Gratuity which is automatically added to your final bill.

Christmas Eve at The Trapiche Room 12/24/14

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Christmas Eve at The Trapiche Room
Wednesday, 12/24/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:30 pm
JW-Marriott-Miami-Trapiche-RoomJW Marriott Miami
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $120 per person

The Trapiche Room, located in the JW Marriott Miami, will be offering an exquisite holiday dinner on Christmas Eve, December 24th, from 6:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. Priced at $120 per person (excludes tax and service charge), guests will enjoy food prepared by acclaimed chef Alex Paz. Menu highlights include Limoncello Lobster Bisque with a Tarragon Sabayon, Speck Wrapped Lamb Loin with Black Truffle Potatoes with a Tangy Grappa & Cherry Infused Demi-Glaze, and Duck Confit and Spinach Ravioli with Trumpet Royal Mushrooms and a Porcini Foam. For dessert, guests can indulge in a Flourless Chocolate Dome, Pistachio Gelato with a Silky Grand Marnier Ganache. The Trapiche Room is located at 1109 Brickell Avenue in Miami. For reservations, please call (305) 329-3500.

Miami Dade College Free Affordable Care Act Information Workshops

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Miami Dade College Free Affordable Care Act Information Workshops
Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Affordable Care Act Information WorkshopNorth Campus
11380 NW 27 Ave.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (first floor)

Thursday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wolfson Campus
300 NE Second Ave.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (second floor)

Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kendall Campus
11011 SW 104 St.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (first floor)

Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Campus
11380 NW 27 Ave.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (first floor)

Thursday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wolfson Campus
300 NE Second Ave.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (second floor)

Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kendall Campus
11011 SW 104 St.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (first floor)

Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Campus
11380 NW 27 Ave.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (first floor)

Space is limited so reserve today.
Click here to RSVP for free.

Miami Dade College (MDC) will host another round of Enroll America informational workshops on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), answering questions and providing assistance regarding Florida’s insurance marketplace. Free and open to the public, the workshops will be held throughout the months of January and February at various MDC campuses. The enrollment deadline is Feb. 15.

Trained volunteers will be on hand to help guide MDC students and the public at large on the application and enrollment process. This effort is focused on connecting the community with the right resources and information allowing for the selection of a health insurance plan that best fits individual needs and budgets.

Women’s Breast Health Initiative Volunteers 2/7/15 – 4/18/15

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Women’s Breast Health Initiative Volunteers
Saturday, 02/07/2015 – 04/18/2015 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
WBHI__logolThe Women’s Breast Health Initiative
14125 NW 80th Avenue,
Miami Lakes, Florida 33016
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Women’s Breast Health Initiative, Florida Affiliate, a nonprofit organization dedicated to early detection of breast cancer, is in full swing recruiting for their 2015 outreach campaign. Door to door outreach will be conducted in February, March and April. Volunteers will be distributing information to increase awareness of breast health and the importance of early detection, as well as provide access to mammograms for women who are uninsured and underserved by the healthcare system. Free mammograms and heart screenings will be offered the last Saturday of each month. To sign up as a volunteer, please call 305.825.4081 or email Volunteer coordinator Kassie at Kassie@flbreasthealth.com

For more information about Women’s Breast Health Initiative, Florida Affiliate visit www.flbreasthealth.com or visit us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.

PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami 1/2/15

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PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami
Friday, 01/02/2014 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Miami-PhanArt-flyerAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Peacock Foundation Studio
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami, featuring a wide variety of artists who draw inspiration from the music of Phish, will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132. This one of a kind art show, created and produced by Pete Mason, will be held on the third day of Phish’s four night stand at Miami’s American Airlines Arena, only a 5 block walk from the Arsht Center.

The lineup announced for the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami represents a wide array of artists from among the Phish art community. Longtime Phish artists Ryan Kerrigan, TRiPP, Isadora Bullock, Michael Boyer, StuPINdous Creations, Pompeii Prints and Fred Sutter are regular exhibitors at PhanArt shows and fans can expect to find a large portfolio from each artist of current and past art.

Pin makers and designers MYFE. Designs, Party Time Pins, Noah Phence, Pin me Down, Cactusbomb, Pinsanity Designs, and Ant Pharms Pins will feature their ever-popular pin series and designs, as well as other items made specifically for the Miami shows.

First time exhibitors to the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition include Sweet Melis, Otto Art, Brooke Appelman, Brian Bojo’s Phifty-Two Weeks, Golden Road Gallery, Jampanties, Ebbleberry Designs, Super Rad Cape Co, Highly Concerned Enterprises, Brendan Nicolan and The Shakedown Shop. Each of these exhibitors brings something new to the show, be it posters, clothing, underwear, a year-long art project, children’s clothing and much more.

A musical performance from San Francisco-based pianist Holly Bowling will take place throughout the art show, with performances on the hour from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The sets will feature Phish songs arranged for solo piano and several “jam transcriptions”, including a complete rendition of the ‘Tahoe Tweezer’ during the final hour, beginning at 4 pm. Check out Holly’s previous performances with Marco Benevento and at her own solo gig in San Francisco during this past year’s Bill Graham Run. For updates on the performance and more information please visit Holly’s Facebook page.

Non-profits benefitting from the PhanArt show include The Mockingbird Foundation, which has awarded grants for music education totaling more than $800,000 over the past 15 years. PhanArt has raised, through a book and website created to showcase the art made by Phish fans, over $18,000 for The Mockingbird Foundation since 2009.

Phish Art shows have been held since 2003 with great success. Unique posters, pins, shirts, stickers and much more are made for Phish shows, making the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami, a must-attend event during Phish tour. Produced by Pete Mason, founder of PhanArt and author of PhanArt: The Art of the Fans of Phish, these PhanArt exhibitions have been held in Atlantic City, Chicago and Las Vegas over the past 14 months and represent a continued effort to promote and exhibit original and unique concert art from a wide variety of artists. The eclectic artists featured at this event show the broad scope of Phish related art and capture the inspiration of the band in their art. Phish’s creative fan base makes amazing art inspired by the band, their music and the locales they play.

In keeping with the great tradition and success of past art shows, the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Miami, will offer free entry to all patrons and tubes available for purchase. Special edition works only available at the show can be viewed on PhanArt.net and acquired exclusively at the PhanArt show.

This Saturday at Ivy NightClub – Miami Beach 12/20/14

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This Saturday at Ivy NightClub – Miami Beach
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
ivy-1Ivy Nightclub
1045 5TH ST,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List from 11pm-12am

IVY
FBC Holidays and Promotion Party
On DAVID GARAY’s VIP list: Complimentary Admission for Gentlemen until 12am

Dress to Impress
Sounds by:

VJ Julian Serrano

Nikolas

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INFO & RSVP

Call/Txt 786-985-3520

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IVY- Miami Beach

1045 5th Street, Miami Beach, FL

Venue Description:

IVY Nightclub is ready to offer a lavish nightlife experience for elite guests who are ready to reignite their party senses. Our main room is the centerpiece of the venue greeting guests with an amazing light show highlighted by extensive moving heads and LED effects. The custom-made DJ booth is strategically located among an array of VIP tables, ready to bring the energy of some of the world’s premier dee jays to you live and direct. Our mezzanine level offers more VIP seating in a more intimate setting along with amazing views of the main floor.

Launch Party BE Connected at Spazio Nightclub 12/18/14

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Launch Party BE Connected at Spazio Nightclub
Thursday, 12/18/2014 – 11:30 pm – 05:00 am
spazioSpazio NightClub
1421 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Complimentary Admission on DAG VIP List until Midnight

On DAVID GARAY’s VIP list: Complimentary Admission for Gentlemen until 12:30am
Sounds by: Nikolas, Ilgin, Paul Dudamel, Chiri, Jonathan Martinez
INFO & RSVP Call/Txt 786-985-3520

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An oasis among skyscrapers, Spazio Nightclub attracts a wildly worldly clientele with its bold allure of style and edge. Nightlife insiders are invited to bask under sparkling lights amid a playful palette of teal, black and gold.

The venue’s newly revamped sleek and modern look mirrors that of its state-of-the art advancements, welcoming guests to immerse into its fashionable blend of sophisticated design and high-tech elegance.

The 5,000 square foot space has been given a subtle facelift with a new entranceway, increased square footage and gilded accents, with an emphasis on cleverly implemented audio and overhead lighting systems. Bound to impress the likes of both returning and new nightlife connoisseurs, the $300,000 lighting and sound system focuses on dual illuminated tubing with the ability to do a three dimensional lighting effect, creating a higher range of quality and power per square footage than even some of the best nightclubs of the world.

With the branded and technological upgrades, Spazio Nightclub also proudly introduces weekly theme nights to create a unique experience not seen anywhere else in Brickell.

LILT Lounge presents Une Nuit A Paris 12/31/14

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LILT Lounge presents Une Nuit A Paris
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 06:00 pm –
LILTNEWYEARSEVEFINALLILT Lounge
270 Biscayne Way Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $150 – $750

LILT Lounge, The Epic Hotel’s newest entertainment venue, delivers a New Year’s Eve Parisian soirée dubbed: Une Nuit A Paris. Festivities include a special performance by The French Horn, delivering their signature mix of Parisian, swing and world music tunes. Limited reservations are available. The main floor & stage side seating includes a bottle of Taittinger champagne per table for $250; the main floor large table seating for up to eight guests includes three bottles of Taittinger champagne for $750; the intimate owner’s lounge is available with an open bar from 10 p.m. to midnight for $150 per person; and the terrace seating includes a bottle of Nicolas Feuillatte champagne for $150 per table. Additionally, all guests will enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Bites by executive chef Wolfgang Birk will be also be available.

New Year’s Eve 2015 Celebration 12/31/14

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Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 08:00 pm – 05:00 am
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1000 S Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Buy Tickets Link
Cost:

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“End this year with a blast. Start the New Year off with a bang”
• General Admission Girls $20 Guys $30 Kids $20
• Open Bar + Buffet Package 8pm-12am. Adults $75 Kids Buffet $30 (Price includes admission charge)
Open Bar only package 8pm-12am. Adults $60 (Price includes admission charge)
Kids (are allowed at the venue until 1am)
• Reserve your VIP table for regular bottle prices. 4 people per bottle. ($30 admission fee per person extra, will be charged at the entrance)
1 bottle of Moet Imperial Brutt + Your choice of Ketel one, Johnnie Walker Black, Don Julio blanco or Rob Zacapa 23yrs. Price $250
• Champagne toast at midnight
• Times Square Ball Drop Live + Entertainment surprises
• DJ spinning the best music (Top 40s, Open Format)
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• Bottle Service Strongly Recommended
• Early Arrival Recommended
• Doors Open at 8:00 pm
For more Information Please Call 305.305.4088

The Youth Fair Announces Season’s Savings 12/17/14- 1/4/15

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The Youth Fair Announces ‘Season’s Savings’!
Wednesday, 12/17/2014 – 01/04/2015 05:00 pm –
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10901 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $20.00

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

The Youth Fair Announces ‘Season’s Savings’
Online Only Offer Four Admission Tickets for ONLY $20,
Available Dec. 8 – Jan. 4

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is offering a promotion that makes for the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season. The Season’s Savings offer includes four admission tickets for the 2015 Youth Fair for just $20, a savings of $28. This special holiday online only offer is available December 8, 2014 through January 4, 2015.

“Youth Fair admission tickets are a great holiday gift for youngsters and adults of all ages,” said Bob Hohenstein, President and CEO of The Youth Fair. “Not only are our 2015 Youth Fair guests getting a sensational deal on their admission ticket, their purchase is helping us to continue to meet our charitable obligations and initiatives within Miami-Dade County in the coming year.”

To purchase this special Holiday package and other Youth Fair items, visit www.fairexpo.com/thefair. The regular 2015 Youth Fair time price is $12 admission, $28 P*O*P Ride Card weekdays and $35 P*O*P Ride Card on weekends. Youngsters 5 and under and seniors 65 years and better will receive FREE admission every day, all day.

Public Art Wednesday 12.17: BEST MURAL OF 2014

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Wynwood may be the heart of a growing global graffiti movement, but some of its murals are surprisingly soulless. Whether they depict a cool-ass dragon perched atop a mountain peak or cartoon characters committing acts of violence, many are brilliantly drawn but little more, like flashy wallpaper for warehouses. Few of the works strive to stir something inside passersby. On the southwest corner of NW Third Avenue and 27th Street, towering gold letters spell “I remember paradise” against a rainbow background. The mural, by Londoner Lakwena Maciver, is meant to invoke human longing for a lost era. “We all have this sense that there is something wrong with the world but that once there was something perfect,” Maciver told New Times. It’s a beautiful painting, and one that has formed the backdrop for Beyoncé Instagrams and glossy magazine spreads. But it’s actually the mural cater-cornered that makes us nostalgic. There, a heavily tattooed man holds a gorgeous woman in a tender embrace. A shuttered doorway is transformed into a birdcage. The mural, by Peruvian duo Entes y Pésimo (Beings & Dreadful), perfectly captures modern-day Miami: young, Hispanic, interracial, part tattooed thug, part tender romantic. The man’s face is pensive, his stance protective. The woman, unashamedly in love, stares straight out at you. How wonderfully disarming to walk through Wynwood on a weekend night, past posturing dudes and pretending chicks, and stumble upon such intimacy.

Zo’s Hall Of Fame Golf Groove 12/29/14

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Zo’s Hall Of Fame Golf Groove
Monday, December 29, 2014
Registration – 7:30 AM
Tee time – 9:00 AM
Turnberry Isle Resort
19999 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
Cost: $6,000 per foursome,

Sponsored by Turnberry Isle Resort, Under Armour, Bank of America, Diageo, Metro Signs, Driven Golf, Aventura Limousines, Comcast and I Heart Radio

Hosted at Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Course, one of Miami’s premier golf courses, the tournament will feature over 80 golfers, Groove Golf Ambassadors, “Hall of Famers” and tastemakers from sports, music, television, motion pictures and business, including Julius Erving (NBA Hall of Fame), Cornelius Bennett (NFL Pro Bowler) and Bruce Smith (NFL Pro Bowler). All will come together on the links to raise monies that directly impact the lives of young children and families in the greater Miami area.

Sponsorship opportunities available starting at $10,000
Featuring: Julius Erving, NBA Hall of Fame
Cornelius Bennett, NFL Pro Bowler
Bruce Smith, NFL Pro Bowler
and others

For fifteen summers, The Mourning Family Foundation (formerly Alonzo Mourning Charities) produced Zo’s Summer Groove, a one-week fundraising event that raised more than $10 million dollars during its tenure. The crown jewel of these fundraising efforts, the Overtown Youth Center (OYC), serves over 700 students ranging from ages 8 to 25 that reside in South Florida and attend school in and around the Overtown community. Also in the MFF fold is Tracy Mourning’s Honey Shine Mentoring Foundation for Girls, which encourages the balance of mind, body and soul in girls and women by providing nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future.

Zo’s Comedy Groove 12/28/14

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Zo’s Comedy Groove
Sunday, December 28, 2014
VIP Reception – 6 – 8PM Tickets – $175 food and open bar (Limited number of tickets)
Cost: Comedy Show – 8 – 10PM Tickets – $75 cash bar
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Blvd Way
Miami, FL 33131
Tickets may be purchased at http://www.zoswintergroove.com

This exclusive comedy show is “Zo’s” invitation to join him in raising funds to continue the benevolence and charitable work of the Mourning Family Foundation. The Comedy Groove is not only the Hall of Famer’s chance to fundraise, but also an opportunity for him to honor and extend an earnest thank you to his VIP guests – previous and continuous supporters of the Foundation’s mission and goals.

Performers: Host – Rodney Grant
John “Honest John” Basinger
Karlous Miller
Robert Powell
Ashima Franklin

Sponsored by the J.W. Marriott Marquis Miami, Diageo, Foot Action, Destiny Moscato, Comcast and I Heart Radio

Zo’s Family Health & Wellness Groove 12/27/14

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Zo’s Family Health & Wellness Groove
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Miramar Regional Park
16801 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33027
5K Run/Walk – Registration begins at 6:30 AM
5K Run/Walk – 8:00 AM
Family Day Activities – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sports Clinics – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: 5K Run/Walk – Pre-registration fee is $25 per person
5K Run/Walk – Event day registration fee is $35 per person
Pre-registration information is available at www.ZosWinterGroove.com

In recognition of Alonzo’s recent appointment to President Obama’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, Zo’s Family Health & Wellness Groove invites families to converge on Miramar Regional Park for events such as a Foot Locker 5k run/walk, health screenings, fun zones, mini sports clinics (football and basketball) and fitness classes. The event is FREE, open to the public and will be full of activities built around supportive programming for families, including healthy living, arts, crafts, and an array of activities for kids of all ages.

Sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line Foundation, Miami Heat Charitable Fund, Foot Locker, Foot Action, City of Miramar, Metro Signs, Memorial Miramar Hospital, Comcast and I Heart Radio

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Miami Marine Stadium Pop-Up Street Art Exhibition on 12/6/14

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of Miami Marine Stadium Pop-Up Street Art Exhibition on Saturday, December 6, 2014.  Hosted by the Art History Mural Project, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Friends of Miami Marine Stadium.

This event during Art Basel celebrating the restoration of Miami Marine Stadium. In a special pop-up exhibition space that was open throughout Art Basel, the Art | History Mural Project will feature the work of renowned local, national, and international street artists who created site-specific work at Miami Marine Stadium. Proceeds from the sale of these one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces will help fund the stadiums’ restoration. At the opening reception, children from the community participated in the production of six murals. There was also a special area where children could create murals throughout the exhibition. All murals produced for the Art | History Mural Project are partially underwritten by Liquitex Artist Materials.

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

Emerge Broward Hosts Their Ninth Annual Leadership Summit 1/23/15, 1/24/15

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Emerge Broward Hosts Their Ninth Annual Leadership Summit
Friday, 01/23/2015 – 01/24/2015 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
summitKick Off Party on Friday at JM LEXUS 5350 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073 & Guest Speaker Sessions on Saturday at Broward College 3501 Davie Rd, Davie, FL 33314
Kick Off Party on Friday at JM LEXUS 5350 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073 & Guest Speaker Sessions on Saturday at Broward College 3501 Davie Rd, Davie, FL 33314,
5350 W Sample Rd, Florida 33073
Webpage Link
Cost: $20-$55

Join Emerge Broward for their Ninth Annual Leadership Summit, sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, on January 23rd and January 24th, 2015. Leadership Summit kicks off Friday at JM Lexus, where like-minded young professionals can mix and mingle as they enjoy tasty bites and an open bar. The event continues Saturday at Broward College with guest speaker sessions featuring Kathleen Cannon, CEO of the United Way of Broward County, Heiko Dobrikow, General Manager of the Riverside Hotel, David Armstrong, President of Broward College, Shevrin Jones, State Representative at the Florida House of Representatives, and many others. The event is $45 for members and $55 for guests. Free for Emerge Broward members only attending Friday night, $20 for guests only attending Friday night.

InTown Seasonal Celebration 12/18/14

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InTown Seasonal Celebration
Thursday, 12/18/2014 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
InTown-HolidayInTown Condos
1840 SW 8th St,
Miami, Florida 33135
Webpage Link
Cost: Free; Unwrapped gifts for children ages 5-14 RSVP @ Sales@intowncondos.com

Join us this holiday season w/ an unwrapped toy for the Leadership Learning Center, a program that emphasizes academic achievement & leadership qualities.

Gabel at Big Night in Little Haiti 12/19/14

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Gabel at Big Night in Little Haiti
Sunday, 12/19/2014 – 12/19/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BNLHDec14eflyerLittle Haiti Cultural Center
212 Northeast 59th Terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The December edition featuring popular Haitian konpa group Gabel.

They began with a bang in 2006 –prestigious Kompa Magazine named the young Haitian group “New Band of the Year”. They have lived up to the promise – their fourth studio album was released earlier this year; they have 12 music videos, have played at two karnavals and are touring throughout the Caribbean, Europe and the US. The group has nine members; Katalog on vocals, Flav on vocals, Bob Doll as Maestro and guitar, Ray as the rhythm guitarist, T-Pachou on keyboards, DJ Dodo on bass, Cha Cha on percussionist and gong, Jay Lay Back on congas and tambourine, and Becken on drums.

Designer Maria Lepe Birthday and Holiday Toy Drive 12/19/14

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Designer Maria Lepe Birthday and Holiday Toy Drive
Friday, 12/19/2014 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
10857930_767984899904148_7541559862824997121_nLove is Blind Restaurant & Lounge
225 Altara Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Facebook Link
Cost: Say “Maria Lepe Birthday” at entrance for Free Admission

Join us for a special birthday affair in honor of fashion designer Maria Lepe this Friday, December 19, 2014 at Love is Blind in Coral Gables, FL.

Plus a Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Kristi House. Bring an unwrapped toy for a chance to win a Lepe Swimwear or a Romero Valentino Bow Tie.

Music by Joseph Anthony

For more info email luigi@megacityevents.com

#LepeBirthdayAffair

Showtime Live Music and Fashion Showcase 12/20/14

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Showtime Live Music and Fashion Showcase
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 11:00 pm – 01:00 am
IMG_2150Ivy Nightclub
1045 5th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $20

Join us on Saturday, December 20th for the first monthly Showtime – a Live Music and Fashion Showcase by MegaCity Events at the new Ivy Nightclub on South Beach featuring:

Alexis Salgado
Recording Artist / Singer / Songwriter – Carrillo Music

Rob Allen
Recording Artist / Singer / Songwriter

Judy Garcia
Singer-Songwriter / Saxophonist / Vocal Coach

Daniela Darlin Camejo Ruiz
Saxophonist / Dancer

Fashion Showcase featuring #TheArtCollection by Isabel Lopez with Art by Floyd Heglichs with MegaCity Models & Jackie Arredondo ARTS WORLD Academy Models

Directed by Mayi Martinez, Modeling & Etiquette Coach

Music by DJ Tinello

Doors open promptly at 11:00 pm and the night’s festivities kick off with Two-for-One Drinks until midnight and live performances to follow immediately. Following the performances, dance the night away to IVY’s pumping sound system and amazing visuals with Miami’s best DJ’s!

Get your tickets now and support these great artists! Only $20 in advance.

Official Hashtags: #Showtime #MegaCityEvents

Kodner Galleries Fine Jewelry Holiday Auction 12/17/14

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Kodner Galleries Fine Jewelry Holiday Auction
Wednesday, 12/17/2014 – 12/17/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
KodnerGalleries-2Kodner Galleries
45 South Federal Highway,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Kodner Galleries, South Florida’s leading auctioneer and appraiser of fine art, antiques, jewelry and collectables will host its Fine Jewelry Holiday Action on Wednesday, December 17th 2014. The auction will include a spectacular collection of fine estate jewelry, which would serve as exquisite gifts for that special someone this holiday season.

Among the collection is a Patek Philippe Aquanaut Stainless Steel Watch with Rubber Strap; a Man’s 4.0 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring set in a Heavy 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold; a Chopard 3.01 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold; an EGL Certified 6.05 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and Platinum Ring; a stunning UGL Certified Lady’s 5.06 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat white Gold Ring; a very fine quality EGL Certified 7.06 Carat Yellow Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet; a lady’s exceptional approx. 19.50 Carat Emerald, 17.25 Carat Diamond and 18K Necklace; a 19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Pendant; a 20th Century Enameled 18K Gold Saint George and the Dragon Sculpture; a 20th Century Continental Enameled 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Clown Sculpture; and a Chinese 14K Gold, Coral, Celadon Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Enamel Elephant Sculpture.

For more information, please visit www.kodner.com.

Jaume Plensa honored at Park Grove with an intimate dinner toasting his latest sculpture installation in Miami 12/4/14

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Jaume Plensa honored at Park Grove with an intimate dinner toasting his latest sculpture installation in Miami
Thursday, 12/04/2014 – 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Parck Grove Dinner Event Dec. 4, 2014Park Grove Sales Gallery
2701 South Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: By invite only

Jaume Plensa honored at Park Grove
With an intimate dinner toasting to his latest sculpture installation in Miami

Artist Jaume Plensa attended a private dinner and cocktail in his honor at the Park Grove sales gallery amongst collectors, friends, gallery clients and the property’s developers. Last month Plensa’s series of three color-shifting resin figures, set atop 35-foot stainless steel poles were debuted at the future site of the residences at Park Grove along Bayshore Drive. His piece in Coconut Grove is visible from the street to passerby’s and is titled, “The Three Poets” described by Jaume as sharing a silent conversation in the sky of Miami, silent figures dreaming and talking with colors.

The evening began with cocktails followed by a seated dinner inside the sales gallery.

Notable Guests: Jaume Plensa, honored artist; Pedro Martin, CEO & Cofounder of Terra Group; David Martin, President and Co-founder of Terra Group; Jorge Perez, President and CEO The Related Group; Carlos Rosso, President of the Condo Division at The Related Group; Patrick Campbell, Vice President at The Related Group

Photo Credit: Alberto Tamargo

#ThankYouMiami for (Holiday) Fashion

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Another holiday season, another round of parties at which to let your Miami fashion sense shine! This year we’re all about showcasing a subdued South Beach sexy. No, we’re not talking bandage dresses or sky-high heels so put those back in your closet immediately. Our style inspiration today comes in the shape of sheer blouses and kitten heels. More Audrey Hepburn, less Aubrey O’Day.

Our holiday outfit is based on two pieces we picked up during emergency fashion runs. So, if you’re behind on putting together your holiday outfits, there is hope for you yet! The first piece is a textured black blouse, which we found at Target on our way to last month’s Fashion Meets Fine Dining event. The second is a black A-line skirt from Forever21 that we purchased an hour before our cameo on The Ellen Show. We love both pieces because they are basics that are versatile and are flattering on most body shapes. Plus, as you’ll see below, the skirt is perfect for twirling!

The day we shot this look we were headed to a matinee showing of The Nutcracker so we chose to go with an all-black combo. However, if you’re inspired by the holiday spirit, feel free to choose a brighter or more festive color for either piece. You can also play around with the shoe color to find one that better suits the celebrations. We chose these particular Steve by Steve Madden heels because we love how this shade of blue contrasts with black pieces. “Irregardless” of what you choose, remember to have fun and enjoy the holidays – after all, they only come once a year!

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Blouse – Target (similar here and here)

Skirt – Forever 21 (similar here and here)

Shoes – Steve by Steve Madden (similar here)

Photography – Brad Wells

Talk About It Tuesday 12.16

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MIAMI, FL – January 24, 2011 – A new report released today shows Miami is the least civically engaged in the country compared to Minneapolis-St. Paul, the most engaged metropolitan area. The report helps to shed light on the contributing factors behind each city’s civic engagement in an effort to improve civic health. Researchers say that while the two areas differ demographically those differences do not explain the gap between their civic engagements.

The report, entitled A Tale of Two Cities: Civic Heath in Miami and Minneapolis-St. Paul, traces the factors of civic health, measured by civic indicators like volunteering, community engagement, voter turn out, and one-on-one interactions with neighbors, in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Miami and found that on in terms of civic health, the Twin Cities are well above the United States average, whereas Miami is well below. The report follows the September release of the report Civic Life in America: Key Findings on the Civic Health of the Nation, released jointly by NCoC and the Corporation for National and Community Service, which provides an annual measure of civic habits, much as the government measures economic behavior.

Key Findings
While the two metropolitan areas differ in many ways, including the demographics of their populations, the report found that these differences do not explain the disparities in their civic engagement. In both communities and nationwide, people with more education and income typically engage more in civic affairs. However when comparing the Twin Cities with Miami, individuals in Minneapolis-St. Paul who are in the lowest income group are more likely to be civically involved than are people in the wealthiest tier in Miami. Further, an individual with a high school education in Minneapolis-St. Paul is about as likely to be engaged as an individual with a college education in Miami. These findings indicate that the somewhat higher levels of income and educational attainment in the Twin Cities cannot explain why that community is so much more civically engaged.

Harry Boyte, Director of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, traced the Twin Cities relative success to “a culture of civic empowerment, which teaches the skills of collaborative work across differences, connects institutions to the life of communities, and generates a spirit of optimism that people can shape their future together.”

In taking a closer look at the differentiating factors that contribute to the culture of civic empowerment and civic health in Minneapolis-St. Paul versus Miami, researchers identified the following key areas:

• Education in Minnesota appears to be more “civic.” In other words, the Twin Cities’ schools collaborate more with other community based educational institutions and engage adult citizens in ways that build their satisfaction and trust. While schools don’t perform better in the Twin Cities than those in South Florida, Twin City institutions do a better job of teaching specifically civic knowledge and connecting to other civic learning experiences in communities.

• Twin Cities residents appear to have stronger social networks than do residents of Miami. More of them have meals with other members of their households (92% vs. 84%), use the Internet to connect with family and friends (64% vs. 55%), and talk to neighbors (51% vs. 45%). The single exception is Miami residents are slightly more likely to exchange favors with neighbors than Minneapolis–St. Paul residents are (16% vs. 19%).

• Levels of trust and satisfaction are much higher in the St. Paul area than in the Miami area; 42% of St. Paul citizens generally trusted the local government, compared with just 24% of Miamians. Thirty-two percent of St. Paul citizens felt the leaders of their community represented their interests, compared with just 18% of Miamians. Furthermore, satisfaction with police, schools, and parks is much higher in St. Paul than in either of the south Florida cities. The Twin Cities has a long history of civic and public institutions as being embedded in community life and serving as meeting grounds for diverse people.

• Twin Cities residents were more than twice as likely to volunteer than Miami residents(37% vs. 15%), and 45% of Twin Cities residents had participated in at least one community group vs. 22% of Miamians. This may be due to the fact that non-profits, which are an important resource for civic engagement, are much more extensive, better resourced, and more community connected in the Twin Cities than Miami. In fact, there are almost twice as many non-profits per capita in the Twin Cities and they have accumulated almost five times more financial assets, on a per capita basis when compared to Miami non-profits.

The findings suggest that the relative strengths and weaknesses of community institutions associated with civic engagement, such as schools and non-profit organizations, may contribute to the low levels of engagement in Miami’s urban center. Miami also appears to be more divided and less reliant on citizens, suggesting the need to strengthen civic engagement across its diverse and varied communities in order to rehabilitate the city’s civic health.

“It is important to understand these underlying factors that contribute to the vitality of a civic culture of engagement,” said Bob Graham, former U. S. Senator and life-long Miami resident. “While Miami’s unique demographics do not fully explain its low level of civic engagement, the combination of rapid growth and extraordinary diversity define a social, economic, and political context within which citizens and community leaders must find a way to create a culture of engagement. Over the next generation, America will look more like Miami than Minneapolis, and the challenge of empowerment in the face of change and diversity that Miami faces today will be echoed in communities across the nation. The lessons learned here will have important implications for the future.“

As cities create new strategies in the 21st century to remain competitive and economically healthy, it’s also important that they consider more than just the financial market and government. Ensuring the right infrastructure is in place to support civic health will be critical to future success and growth.

“Just as competitive instincts between Miami and the Twin Cities are brought out by a Dolphins-Vikings game, A Tale of Two Cities can encourage both cities to be stronger,” said NCoC Chairman Michael Weiser, a Miami resident. “Such comparisons can encourage healthy competition between American cities to strengthen civic life.”

A Tale of Two Cities: Civic Engagement in Miami and Minneapolis-St. Paul is the result of collaboration among four partners: the National Conference on Citizenship, The Florida Joint Center for Citizenship, and the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. The Florida Joint Center for Citizenship is a partnership between the Lou Frey Institute at the University of Central Florida and the Bob Graham Center at the University of Florida. Assistance was provided by CIRCLE (The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement) at Tufts University.

Who’s Fooling Who – An Exploration of the Deceptive 1/9/15

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Who’s Fooling Who – An Exploration of the Deceptive
Friday, 01/09/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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1101 Poinciana Drive,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025
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Cost: Free

Who’s Fooling Who – An Exploration of the Deceptive – Curator Jill Slaughter

The title Who’s Fooling Who is twofold – featured artists either use materials in an unusual way, or create work which examines the unlooked at, visually provoking the viewer to engage. No More Tears, an organization for the support of domestic abuse survivors will be featured.

Who’s Fooling Who refers to domestic abuse in that it’s often the abuser that seems emotionally stable and charming, while the abused can seem erratic, and unsettled. Abusers don’t have to be concerned with their health and well-being, or that of their families as does the “victim,” and with that, Who’s Fooling Who?

ROXHOUSE Jewelry Trunk Show 12/20/14

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ROXHOUSE Jewelry Trunk Show
Sunday, 12/20/2014 – 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
blushBlush Boutique
1935 West Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: Free

Come shop the newest collections from one of Miami’s hottest new jewelry designers.
ROXHOUSE inspiration is drawn mainly from nature in its true natural beauty. All ROXHOUSE pieces that feature gemstones are natural and sourced by the designer herself, all over the world from exotic places such as Hong Kong, Brazil, Egypt and Japan. ROXHOUSE defines the perfect balance of masculine and feminine elements in each piece while keeping her designs classy and edgy at the same time. The collections consist of necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and watches for men and women.
www.roxhouse.com

Food and Wine Pairing at Lhardy Kitchen and Bar 12/17/14

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Food and Wine Pairing at Lhardy Kitchen and Bar
Wednesday, 12/17/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
LhardyLhardy Kitchen & Bar
301 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: 40

Join Savor Tonight and fellow food and wine enthusiasts for a food + wine tasting at the newly opened Lhardy Kitchen & Bar. Located on Miracle Mile, Lhardy offers a menu of international cuisine, bringing you flavors from around the world. The setting brings romance, passion, and inspiration together, in a plush, ornate setting.

For this event, guests will enjoy a sit-down, tutored tasting of 4 small plates paired with 4 wines

Cost is $35, if purchased before Dec. 16th or $40, thereafter. This includes the 4 wine and food pairings and tax + gratuity.

Pairings

Il Faggetto, Prosecco, Italy
Clams Casino

Bennett Valley Chardonnay, Sonoma County
Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp in garlic sauce)

Trus Crianza, Ribera del Duero, Spain
Blood Sausage with chimichurri sauce

Bennett Valley, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
Mediterranean Style Lamb Chop with cannellini beans + pancetta

New Year’s Eve Dinner at JW Marriott Miami 12/31/14

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New Year’s Eve Dinner at JW Marriott Miami
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 07:30 pm – 01:00 am
JW-Marriott-Miami-IsabelasJW Marriott Miami
1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: Adults $140, Children $60

Isabela’s, a restaurant in the JW Marriott Miami, will be offering a lavish New Year’s Eve dinner. Please join us for an exquisite dinner and live entertainment by Christabel and The Mayami Band!

1 | 2 | 7 Party: A YoungArts Campus Takeover 1/10/15

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1 | 2 | 7 Party: A YoungArts Campus Takeover
Saturday, 01/10/2015 – 09:00 pm – 12:00 pm
YoungArts-LogoThe National YoungArts Foundation
2100 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $125 in Advance $150 at the Door. Limited Number of Tickets Available.

On Saturday, January 10, join YoungArts Members and friends on our 1st, 2nd and 7th floors for an event that will run concurrently with the YoungArts Backyard Ball, and include a live stream of the 2015 Alumni Performance, hors d’oeuvres, open bar, desserts and dancing.

The National YoungArts Foundation will be celebrating the 2015 YoungArts winners from across the nation at the annual Backyard Ball. This year the esteemed Arison Award Honoree is renowned visual artist Jeff Koons and the 2015 Arison Alumni Honorees are Grammy Award-nominated recording artist, singer, songwriter, actor, YoungArts Master Teacher and 1999 YoungArts Winner in Theater, Josh Groban, and Grammy and Country Music Association Award-nominated singer-songwriter and 2003 YoungArts Winner and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, Chris Young.

The Gala is YoungArts’ largest annual fundraiser and the culmination of YoungArts’ signature program, National YoungArts Week, which provides a select group of YoungArts Winners with life-changing experiences, including master classes, workshops, interdisciplinary activities, performances and exhibitions. The distinguished event will include an alumni performance directed by renowned dancer, choreographer and YoungArts Artistic Adviser Bill T. Jones and will be emceed by YoungArts alumna and actress Zuzanna Szadkowski.

Stilo Magazine Lincoln Rd NYE Bash 2015 12/31/14

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Stilo Magazine Lincoln Rd NYE Bash 2015
Sunday, 12/31/2014 – 08:00 pm – 05:00 am
LINCOLNRDNYE20151Hush
1661 Pennsylvannia Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: $50 and up

International Fashion Magazine and Not for Profit Charity Organization, The Doc It Foundation will officially kick off their “Look Good, Feel Good” campaign, supporting Ovarian Cancer Research during the Lincoln Road New Year’s Eve Bash at South Beach newest hot spot, Hush Bar & Lounge, December 31, 2014 starting at 8:00pm. The event will include a midnight fashion show, tasty dishes, couture giveaways, tantalizing cocktails, VIP tables and great music by Miami’s Own, DJ Xpert that is guaranteed to keep you dancing. All inclusive packages are priced from $50 & up and include a lavish five star quality buffet prepared by one of South Beach most talented Chef, Kris Wessel. Ring in the New Year for a Cause! Limited Tickets.

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Tickets LincolnRoadNYE.EventBrite.Com

New Year’s Eve 2015 at Shore Club 12/31/14

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New Year’s Eve 2015 at Shore Club
Wednesday, 12/31/2014 – 01/01/2015 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
Shore Club
1901 Collins Avenue,
Miama, Florida 33139
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Cost: $100

Shore Club Presents New Year’s Eve 2015

DJ Set by Damian Lazarus & Guest DJ to be Announced

One Hour Belvedere Open Bar from 9pm to 10pm
Champagne Toast at Midnight

Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final.

Beats and Burlesque Holiday Special 12/18/14

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Beats and Burlesque Holiday Special
Thursday, 12/18/2014 – 12/19/2014 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
burlesque-holiday-teaser-2014Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

Tis the season for giving and Aurora Natrix’s Ritz Glitz Revue will be giving you a performance to remember at Cafeina Wynwood this Thursday night! Showtime begins at 8pm and sounds by Dj Garcia. Enjoy global tapas, signature cocktails and vintage inspired cabaret shows.

Monster Jam 1/3/15

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Monster Jam
Saturday, 01/03/2015 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Monster-JamSun Life Stadium
347 Don Shula Dr,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
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Cost: Starts at $10 for children and $18 for adults

Monster Jam® will hightail into Sun Life Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 7 p.m. This international racing series entertains more than 4 million fans annually, showing off its three main elements – The pit party, racing and freestyle!

Monster Jam® will leave South Floridians stunned with its biggest show yet, featuring more trucks than ever before. For one night only, fans will experience:
• A man-made dirt battleground made from 300 truckloads of dirt.

• The Party in the Pits from 2-5 p.m. where fans can get up close and meet the drivers behind these iconic trucks!

• More trucks than ever before with 20 of the best monster trucks in the world riding on the wide open track inside Sun Life Stadium. The shows will include two World Champions Gravedigger The Legend® and Max-D ℠, newcomer Scooby Doo™ driven by Nicole Johnson and Florida’s own Gunslinger® and Xtermigator. The lineup also includes fan favorites Gravedigger®, El Toro Loco® and El DiabloSM.

Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, Monster Jam trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, Monster Jam trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster Jam trucks can fly up to 125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.

Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at $10 for children and $18 for adults.
Gates will open at the Sun Life Stadium starting at 5 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m.

For more information on the Monster Jam, log onto www.MonsterJam.com. To follow Monster Jam on Facebook at Twitter, log on to Facebook.com/MJOnline and Twitter.com/MonsterJam. Tickets are also available at the Sun Life Stadium box office and all Ticketmaster retail outfits or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Miami Heritage Month Culinary Tour 12/20/14

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Miami Heritage Month Culinary Tour
Saturday, 12/20/2014 – 12/20/2014 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Unknown-1Greater Miami Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
701 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $40.00/Person

Join the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and DigestMiami Saturday, December 20th at 2pm as we curate a multicultural tasting tour to uncover Miami’s hidden culinary gems in celebration of ‪#‎MiamiHeritage Month.

Travel in the comfort of Big Bus’ guided tour and explore the cultures that influence our town from the vibrant Latin culture of Little Havana to the alluring aroma of Creole cooking in Little Haiti.

Guests are invited to tease their senses with unique sights and sounds and indulge in the authentic flavors of four historic neighborhoods including Little Havana, Historic Overtown, West Grove and Little Haiti. The tour ends with a traditional pachanga to be held at an iconic building that has gone under extensive renovation to return it to its original 1930s glory. Tickets & more: http://bit.ly/1yGUqkj

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of NASA Social on 12/3/14 -12/4/14

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of NASA Social on Wednesday, December 3, through Thursday, December 4, 2014.    150 social media users gathered for a two-day event Dec. 3 and 4 covering the first launch of the Orion Spacecraft on Exploration Flight Test-1. The NASA Social ended with the launch of Orion on a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket from Space Launch Complex 37 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

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

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of #BaselMeet Instagram meet up on 12/6/14

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of #BaselMeet Instagram meet up on Saturday, December 6, 2014.  @The305, @ArtOfMiami  and and LifestyleMiamiGroup.com presented this years #BaselMeet a Instagram  2-hour walking tour of South Beach that starts at the entrance of the Bass Museum.

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