IRIE Weekend Celebrates Its Ten Year Anniversary 6/19/14-6/21/14

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IRIE Weekend Celebrates Its Ten Year Anniversary
DJ_IRIEJune 19-21
www.iriefoundation.com

Schedule:
Thursday, June 19th:
IRIE WEEKEND HOTEL featuring the Beats Box Lounge open for guest check-in

8-11 pm
The National: 1677 Collins Ave. Miami Beach
VIP Kickoff reception Presented by Hublot @ IRIE WEEKEND HOTEL

Friday, June 20th:
11am – 5pm
Miami Beach Golf Course: 2301 Alton Rd. Miami Beach
IWX Celebrity Golf Tournament presented by Cadillac

11pm
Liv at Fontainebleau: 4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
Annual concert Presented by Beck’s Featuring DJ set from Nick Cannon and Think Like A Man Too Miami movie screening after-party hosted by Terrence Jenkins

Saturday, June 21st:
11am – 3pm
The National: 1677 Collins Ave. Miami Beach
#IWX BBQ Beach Bash @ IRIE WEEKEND HOTEL

5-8pm
Lucky Strike Lanes: 1691 Michigan Ave. Miami Beach
#IWX Celebrity Bowl

11pm–2:30am
E11even Miami: 29 NE 11th St. Miami
Closing celebration and DJ Irie’s Birthday party featuring Jamie Foxx & Friends

Miami’s own DJ Irie will celebrate a decade of giving back with the return of the highly anticipated Irie Weekend (IWX: www.irieweekend.com). IWX will be filled with an action-packed schedule of events and a first ever “takeover” of the newly renovated National Hotel.

Over the last ten years, the weekend has evolved into one of the summer’s hottest tickets and has been attended by the likes of Selita Ebanks, Chris Kirkpatrick, Christina Milian, Jeremy Shockey, Audrina Patridge, Kevin Dillon, Kristin Cavallari, Nick Cannon, Luke Wilson, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O’Neal, Jonathan Vilma and Miami HEAT players, coaches and staff just to name a few.

A multitude of sponsors including National Hotel (Official Irie Weekend Hotel), The City Of Miami Beach, Cadillac, Hublot, Jimmy Johns, Premier Beverage, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Chambord Premium Spirits, Herradura Tequila, and Korbel California Champagne, Beck’s, Samsung GALAXY, Keurig, S.K.A.M. Artist, Pink Dolphin, Perry Ellis International, Beats Music, American Airlines, FIJI Water, Miami Beach Bowl, Certified Steak, Brother Jimmy’s, Delmay and Partners, Ad Graphics, Lucky Strike, E11even Miami, Hooters, Kind, New Era, ONLi Beverages, Comcast, Polaroid, Christopher White Group, Aventura Worldwide Transportation Service, 1Source Auto, Barry’s Bootcamp, Ricky Miller Estate Representation, Can-Am Spyder, Red Bull, Merchant Hub, World Golf Championships, Cigar Ink, Freebee, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Carnival Foundation, Comcast and ESPN are also onboard in support of the weekend and of the Irie Foundation.

photo credit: IRIE Music Corporation

Josh Capon / Lure Fishbar

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With ocean views, a celebrity chef and the freshest seafood available, Lure Fishbar inside the Loews Miami Beach Hotel has quickly gained a large following since its opening in December 2013. Chat Chow TV sat down with Josh Capon, the Executive Chef and partner, to learn more about Lure, how it stacks up to the NYC outpost and what he has in store for Miami.

Lure Fishbar has been an institution in NYC for more than 10 years — it’s so popular in fact that their was a social media outcry when rumors circulated that it may be closing. While the original outpost is still very much in business, the owner of the Lowes had been a big fan of the restaurant and convinced Capon and his team to come down to Miami.

“We thought the space, the timing and location was perfect,” notes Capon. “And I think we’ve created something really special here.”

While the restaurant’s menu has many similarities to its NYC sister location, such as fresh seafood towers, sushi and its famous Bash Burger, the menu also features unique dishes that showcase European and Latin flavors like Seared Diver Sea Scallops with Steamed Clams and Chorizo and Steamed Red Snapper with served Veracruz style.

Heading up the bar program is bartending veteran Robert Ferrara, who has created a menu featuring creative cocktails filled with fresh ingredients that are perfect for its Miami Beach setting. Capon himself is a big fan.

“He’s constantly coming up with new, inventive seasonal cocktails that blow people away,” adds Capon. “He’s a huge talent, an absolute pleasure, and we’re very lucky to have him.”

Capon has plenty of exciting projects in the works, most notably his new half hour food competition show titled “Frankenfood” which just began to air on Spike TV this month.

Want to learn the secret to Capon’s award-winning Bash Burger? Or find out how to get yourself a (possibly) complimentary drink? Watch the video above to find out all of that and more.

World Cup Fever at FIFTY Ultra Lounge 6/20/14

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World Cup Fever at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
Friday, 06/20/2014 – 10:00 pm –
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave,
Brickell, Florida 33131
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Cost:

Kick off the weekend with “World Cup Fever” at Viceroy Miami’s FIFTY Ultra Lounge. Prepare for an unforgettable night, complete with soccer stilt walkers and beats by the unforgettable DJs Henao, Nikolas, Ice Cold, Javi C and Mikey Rawk. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Panorama Saturday at FIFTY Ultra Lounge 6/14/14

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Panorama Saturday at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 10:00 pm –
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

PANORAMA Saturday at Viceroy Miami promises a night you can’t miss out on. Spend the night sipping drinks poolside while DJs Crespo, Royale, Kito & Takshak and Hypnotik while enjoying the best rooftop view in Miami. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Penthouse 50 “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” at FIFTY Ultra Lounge 6/13/14

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Penthouse 50 “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
Friday, 06/13/2014 – 10:00 pm –
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Viceroy Miami brings the excitement of the 80s to FIFTY Ultra Lounge on June 13 for “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun at PH50.” The lounge’s mermaid sets the atmosphere for the night, as DJs Nikolas, Andres Fresco, Ice Cold, Javi C and Mikey Rawk, bring today’s hottest sounds. Doors open at 10 p.m.

The District Miami 6/15/14

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The District Miami
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
imageThe District Miami
190 NE 46th ST.,
Miami, Florida 33134
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The District Miami is having a Father’s Day brunch with dad from 10am-4pm. We will be having bottomless craft, draught beer, classic brunch staples, and seasonally inspired offerings by James Beard Foundation Semifinalist, Chef Horacio Rivadero.

For reservations, call 305.573.4199 or visit our website at www.thedistrictmiami.com.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Zonin Summer Aperitivo Series 6/16/14

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Zonin Summer Aperitivo Series
Sunday, 06/16/2014 – 06/19/2014 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Summer-Aperitivo-Series1Via Verdi Restaurant
6900 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33138
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Cost: Free

Hey Miami! Join us for Zonin Summer Aperitivo Series filled with food, wine & fun! You will get to try a variety of Casa Vinicola Zonin’s exceptional wines from Tuscany, Puglia, and Sicily.

Visit Bocce Bar (Mondays, 5PM-7PM), Via Verdi (Wednesdays, 6PM-7PM), Barezzito (Thursdays, 6PM-9PM). Hope to see you there!

KCC Productions presents Jazz at MOCA, featuring the Antonio Madruga Quartet 6/27/14

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KCC Productions presents Jazz at MOCA, featuring the Antonio Madruga Quartet
Friday, 06/27/2014 – 08:00 pm – 09:15 pm
tony-van-21Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33160
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Cost: Free

June 27: KCC Productions presents Jazz at MOCA, featuring the Antonio Madruga Quartet from 8 to 9:15 PM, featuring Antonio Madruga, piano, Christian Cummings, sax, Harvel Nakundi, drums, and Dion Kerr, bass. Still a student at the Manhattan School of Music, Antonio’s talent has been recognized by Wynton Marsalis and Paquito D’Rivera, with both of whom ha has performed on numerous occasions, including one (with both!) at the Obama White House. June’s FREE show is at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St, North Miami. For more information, call KCC at 305-332-2623.

Father’s Day @ Mayfair 6/15/14

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Father’s Day @ Mayfair
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 11:30 am – 02:30 pm
Mayfair-Fathers-Day-Flyer-2014The Mayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: $28.95

Treat your father to a brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m at Spartico, located in the Mayfair Hotel and Spa, this Father’s Day. Included in the buffet are three stations: a cold, a hot and an omelette. The cold station includes domestic and imported cold cuts, cheese and a parfait station with tropical fruits and berries. The hot station includes buttermilk pancakes, Italian sausage, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, croissants, muffins, danishes, steak and eggs and garlic and herb potatoes. The omelettes are specially cooked to your preferences.

The World Cup @ JohnMartin’s 6/12/14

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The World Cup @ JohnMartin’s
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 06/26/2014 12:00 pm –
FIFA-2014JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

JohnMartin’s welcomes all soccer fans to watch the 2014 World Cup. The Coral Gables local pub and restaurant will have drink specials all day and night long. The first match will have Brazil going up against Croatia. With a TV in every room, you can’t miss a move.
The drink specials are:
• 5 for $15 Domestic buckets
• 5 for $20 Imported buckets
• 5 for $20 Mix and match buckets,
• $5 Drafts

Happy Hour with Caring About the Strays 8/2/14

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Happy Hour with Caring About the Strays
Saturday, 08/02/2014 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
BatchGastropubBatch Gastropub
30 SW 12th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 donation

Happy Hour with Caring About the Strays at Batch Gastropub!

With your $10 donation to the non-profit animal rescue group get a complimentary cocktail and assorted appetizers.
Happy Hour Deals!
Great Raffle!
Bring Cash!

Please RSVP 305-889-0840 or events@caringaboutthestrays.org

Panorama Saturday at FIFTY Ultra Lounge 6/28/14

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Panorama Saturday at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
Saturday, 06/28/2014 – 10:00 pm –
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

On June 28, dance the night away fifty floors above reality at FIFTY Ultra Lounge. Sip on cocktails poolside on the Sky Patio while enjoying stunning views of the city and beats by DJs Iron Lyon, Royale, Malone and Motv. A special LED Hula Hoop amps up the excitement of this memorable night. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Stop Light Party at Penthouse 50 6/27/14

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Stop Light Party at Penthouse 50
Friday, 06/27/2014 – 10:00 pm –
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

Hit the road and head to FIFTY Ultra Lounge for its Stop Light Party on June 27. Listen to the sounds of DJs Patrick M, Nikolas, Ice Cold, Javi C and Mikey Rawk throughout the night while you revel over magnificent views of the Miami skyline. Don’t forget the color code and dress like the performers in red, green, and yellow. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Panorama Saturday at FIFTY Ultra Lounge 6/21/14

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Panorama Saturday at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 10:00 pm –
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

Dance the night away at PANORAMA Saturday at FIFTY Ultra Lounge on June 21. Enjoy poolside cocktails and breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay while listening to the latest beats by DJs M.Dot, R.Silva, Ray Costa and Doug Riesco. A special LED hula hoop dancer amps up the excitement while you party throughout the night. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Public Art Wednesday, RAW: Natural Born Artists

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RAW: Natural Born Artists, is an international independent arts organization that hand picks and features independent creative people in visual art, fashion, music, hair and makeup, photography, models and performing art. RAW’s goal is to provide up and coming artists with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

RAW has over 60 successful locations worldwide and their location in Miami is no exception! In 2012, the Miami New Times dubbed RAW: Natural Born Artists Miami, the Best Arts Collective group. RAW has taken on the responsibility of finding great artists to represent Miami. RAW gives artists an alliance, which provides them with events to showcase their talents, for hire or for sale. RAW events feature a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist.

RAW: Miami’s next event COMMUNIQUE, will be hosted on July 24, 2014 from 8:00pm-11:30pm at LMNT, 59 NW 36 Street, Miami. This event is 21+ cocktail attire and a cash bar. Tickets bought through an artist online are $15 and tickets purchased the day of at the door will be $20.

Don’t miss your chance to see some amazing artists! Get your tickets here: COMMUNIQUE

Check out RAW: Natural Born Artists, Miami, for more awesome events and showcases coming up this summer!

 

-Samantha Wagner

Photographs of Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections #20 Social Networking with John Mahoney at SeaFair Megayacht on 6/10/14

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Life Is Art  presents Art/Work Connections #20: Social Networking with John Mahoney at SeaFair Megayacht Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month we covered Creating Real Relationships through Social Media.

About John Mahoney
Socialmedia305: specializing in strategic social relations and consulting, radio interviews and advertising, social media consulting and targeted marketing, hashtag management, keyword tracking, radio interviews and event marketing. John Peter Mahoney, the founder of SocialMedia305, serves as the Twitter voice for more than a few fun brands and individuals using Social Media. Always using proper etiquette, building a targeted fan-base, and marketing their specific needs whether it be sales, publicity, or brand awareness, either way, it is a fierce combination of communication and strategy. Follow John @socialmedia305

About SeaFair MegaYacht
Cruise, shop and dine aboard the uber-luxe 228-foot megayacht, SeaFair, offering the ultimate excursions where sea and sky converge with the glamour of iconic Miami. Enjoy four passenger decks with open-air sky deck dining, an elegant glass-walled club lounge, champagne and caviar bar and three decks of unique shops and galleries offering luxury must-haves including art, fine jewelry, designer trunk shows and more. International cuisine, tapas, fine wines and Champagne combined with live music ranging from jazz to island rhythms tops off this truly unique Miami experience.

About the Art/Work Connections Program
The Art/Work Connections program is a monthly series of business seminars held at galleries and art spaces around South Florida targeted at artists and those working in the arts. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from them. Business professionals are brought in to cover a wide variety of topics including health care, financial planning, contract negotiation, copyright law, portfolio development, social media, marketing and much more.

About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

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TCI’s Coffee Talk Personal Velocity Discussion Led By Stephanie Sylvestre 6/25/14

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TCI’s Coffee Talk Personal Velocity Discussion Led By Stephanie Sylvestre
Wednesday, 06/25/2014 – 08:00 am – 10:00 am
476Children’s Trust
3150 SW 3rd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33129
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Coffee Talk- Please join us and bring a guest at our Coffee Talk series in Miami-Dade! Space is limited; RSVP today!

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

Discussion Topic:

Led By Stephanie Sylvestre- COO, Children’s Trust

“Personal Velocity ” Do you know your personal velocity? If not, you might be inadvertently setting yourself up for failure. Come hear how following 4 steps can help you determine your personal velocity and set you up to consistently achieve your goals.
About The Commonwealth Institute

The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) is a vibrant nonprofit organization whose mission is to help women CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Senior Executives grow their businesses through peer mentoring, education, development and high-level networking. Members include CEOs, senior corporate executives, directors of nonprofits and proven solo professionals – women who are committed to working on their respective businesses.

To reserve your spot contact:

Katie Doyle

305.799.6547.

kdoyle@commonwealthinstitute.org

Teatro Prometeo Presents La Conducta De La Vida At The Xxix International Hispanic Theater Festival Of Miami 7/11/14

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Teatro Prometeo Presents La Conducta De La Vida At The Xxix International Hispanic Theater Festival Of Miami
Thursday, 07/11/2014 – 07/19/2014 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Deborah-Mesa-Pier-Lendaro-Esther-GaticaPrometeo Theatre
300 NE Second Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: 25

As part of the XXIX Hispanic Theatre Festival, Teatro Prometeo presents La Conducta de la Vida (The Conduct of Life. Based on the works by Maria Irene Fornes, the play is directed by Teatro Prometeo’s director Joann Yarrow. In Spanish with English Supertitles.

Loretta Neff: Tame Your Manners 6/14/14

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Loretta Neff: Tame Your Manners
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 10:00 am –
TameYourMannersBooks and Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

For caregivers and parents with demanding schedules, finding time to teach or mentor children is increasingly difficult. Learning social skills early, especially during childhood, can shape a child’s character and greatly impact his or her life. Tame Your Manners makes manners fun, meaningful, and most importantly, memorable. Any adult or child who reads this book will delight in the clever illustrations and correlations of animal characteristics to the manners advice.

Drink Around the World at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ for the World Cup 6/12/14

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Drink Around the World at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ for the World Cup
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 11:30 am – 11:00 pm
BJs_WorldCup-2Brother Jimmy’s BBQ
900 S. Miami Avenue Suite 135,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Drink Around the World at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ for the World Cup

Travel the world at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ Locations this anticipated soccer season through their limited time World Cup inspired drink specials. Score the winning goal, with cocktails that represent Brazil, America, England, Spain and Argentina, and drink specials that include $4 Bud Light and Budweiser. These games only come around once every four years so Brother Jimmy’s has opted to make it memorable; Represent your team by wearing a team jersey and receive a free appetizer!

SHOWING THE GAME ON ALL TV’S AT BOTH LOCATIONS:

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ Miami-Mary Brickell Village
900 S. Miami Avenue Suite 135, Miami, FL 33130

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ-The Shops at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Drive,South Miami, FL 33143

Kicks for Pennies Presents Jimmy Wilson’s Charity Softball Game 6/14/14

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Kicks for Pennies Presents Jimmy Wilson’s Charity Softball Game
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 05:00 pm –
KFP-jimmy-wilson-eventFIU Baseball Stadium
11310 SW 17th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link
Cost: $10-75

Join Kicks for Pennies and some of your favorite Miami Dolphins football players including Lamar Miller, Mike Pouncey, and several other players this Saturday for the Jimmy Wilson Charity Softball Game. Along with current Dolphins players, Miami Heat great Tim Hardaway will be playing. All proceeds benefit the Above .500 program that helps local middle and high school students by motivating them to achieve their best potential as students, athletes or future entrepreneurs. Come out and show your support for a great cause!

Author Event with Lisa See: China Dolls 6/17/14

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Author Event with Lisa See: China Dolls
Tuesday, 06/17/2014 – 08:00 pm –
LisaSeeBooks and Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Lisa See is the author of 6 previous novels, including the critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellers Dreams of Joy, Shanghai Girls, Peony in Love, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Flower Net (which was nominated for an Edgar Award), The Interior, and Dragon Bones. She is also the author of the widely acclaimed memoir On Gold Mountain. She lives in Los Angeles.

Join us with Lisa See to discuss her exciting new novel set in the “Chop Suey Circuit” of San Francisco right before WWII.

Marc Levy in conversation with Patrick Alexander 6/12/14

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Marc Levy in conversation with Patrick Alexander
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 08:00 pm –
1509147_823044691042422_5600441069352820256_nBooks and Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Cost: Free

Literary superstar Marc Levy launches his new thriller, Replay – in which an investigative journalist regains consciousness two months prior to the date of his own murder, giving him exactly sixty days to uncover the murderer’s identity.

Live the World Cup at the InterContinental at Doral Miami 6/12/14

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Live the World Cup at the InterContinental at Doral Miami
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 11:30 am –
WorldCupInterContinental at Doral Miami
2505 NW 87 Avenue,
Doral, Florida 33172
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Cost:

Celebrate the World Cup with us. Buffet lunch $20 all-inclusive (11:30 am- 3:00 pm) and happy hour prices during all the matches.

To RSVP call 305-468-1400 ext. 4318 or email ArmillaryGrill@r-hr.com.

50 Eggs Guest Chef Series returns with Chef Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yea! 6/26/14

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50 Eggs Guest Chef Series returns with Chef Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yea!
Thursday, 06/26/2014 – 07:30 pm –
Logo-50eggs1Khong River House
1661 Meridian Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $75 per person (excluding tax & gratuity)

The 50 Eggs Guest Chef Series, the one-of-a-kind culinary collaboration featuring acclaimed talents from within the industry, returns for a one-night-only collab with Chef Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yea! pop-up.

In the next enticing installment of the series, 50 Eggs Culinary Director, Clayton Miller, will team with Zapata to resurrect the Vietnamese-inspired, Phuc Yea!, with a five-course dinner complete with wine pairings that will feature an array of gourmet and street-inspired Asian delicacies.

Summer Shopping Soiree at Monc Boutique 6/25/14

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Summer Shopping Soiree at Monc Boutique
Wednesday, 06/25/2014 – 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Monc-Boutique-Summer-Event-1-flyerMonc Boutique
7222 Red Road,
Miami, Florida 33143
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Monc Boutique, Miami’s mecca for affordable designer-inspired fashion and accessories, is teaming up with Nicole magazine to host a VIP summer shopping soirée on Wednesday, June 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Guests are invited mix and mingle for an exclusive sneak peak at Monc’s vibrant, summer collection, featuring hand-picked pieces from popular, independent designers and local labels, all priced under $100. Shoppers looking to “gently” loosen their purse strings will enjoy a special 20% discount on all purchases (excluding non-sale merchandise, jewelry and accessories).

To sustain their energy, guests are invited to indulge in complimentary cocktails, sugary confections and light bites, while browsing the hottest summer styles in Monc’s intimate, jewel box boutique.

DreamAwake Records presents Moonshine Sessions at Cocktail Collection 7/2/14

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DreamAwake Records presents Moonshine Sessions at Cocktail Collection
Wednesday, 07/02/2014 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Cocktail Collection (upstairs at Tobacco Road)
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Cocktail Collection along with DreamAwake Records brings you Moonshine Sessions. Come enjoy one of the only Deep House music events happening EVERY Wednesday featuring music by resident Tamere. If you haven’t been to Cocktail Collection yet, this is the perfect night of the week to become part of Miami’s one true speakeasy experience with half priced cocktails such as the ever impressive Smoke Fashioned and Gardener’s Margarita. You will see why Al Capone and other historic gangsters once used this place as a den of debauchery.

DreamAwake Records presents Moonshine Sessions at Cocktail Collection 6/25/14

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DreamAwake Records presents Moonshine Sessions at Cocktail Collection
Wednesday, 06/25/2014 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Cocktail Collection (upstairs at Tobacco Road)
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Cocktail Collection along with DreamAwake Records brings you Moonshine Sessions. Come enjoy one of the only Deep House music events happening EVERY Wednesday featuring music by resident Tamere. If you haven’t been to Cocktail Collection yet, this is the perfect night of the week to become part of Miami’s one true speakeasy experience with half priced cocktails such as the ever impressive Smoke Fashioned and Gardener’s Margarita. You will see why Al Capone and other historic gangsters once used this place as a den of debauchery.

DreamAwake Records presents Moonshine Sessions at Cocktail Collection 6/18/14

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DreamAwake Records presents Moonshine Sessions at Cocktail Collection
Wednesday, 06/18/2014 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Moonshine-Sessions-Flyer-31Cocktail Collection (upstairs at Tobacco Road)
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Cocktail Collection along with DreamAwake Records brings you Moonshine Sessions. Come enjoy one of the only Deep House music events happening EVERY Wednesday featuring music by resident Tamere. If you haven’t been to Cocktail Collection yet, this is the perfect night of the week to become part of Miami’s one true speakeasy experience with half priced cocktails such as the ever impressive Smoke Fashioned and Gardener’s Margarita. You will see why Al Capone and other historic gangsters once used this place as a den of debauchery.

DreamAwake Records presents Moonshine Sessions at Cocktail Collection 6/11/14

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DreamAwake Records presents Moonshine Sessions at Cocktail Collection
Wednesday, 06/11/2014 – 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
Moonshine-Sessions-Flyer-3Cocktail Collection (upstairs at Tobacco Road)
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Cocktail Collection along with DreamAwake Records brings you Moonshine Sessions. Come enjoy one of the only Deep House music events happening EVERY Wednesday featuring music by resident Tamere. If you haven’t been to Cocktail Collection yet, this is the perfect night of the week to become part of Miami’s one true speakeasy experience with half priced cocktails such as the ever impressive Smoke Fashioned and Gardener’s Margarita. You will see why Al Capone and other historic gangsters once used this place as a den of debauchery.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun this Friday at Penthouse 50 – Fifty Ultra Lounge 6/13/14

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun this Friday at Penthouse 50 – Fifty Ultra Lounge
Friday, 06/13/2014 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
06_13_14_Girls_Just_Wana_Have_Fun1-1Fifty Ultra Lounge
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List from 10pm-12am

*** PENTHOUSE 50 ***
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
On DAVID GARAY’s VIP list: Complimentary Admission for Gentlemen until 12am

LADIES ALL NIGHT WITH TICKET
Dress to Impress
Sounds by:

ANDRES FRESKO (House – Sky Patio)

ISAAC ICECOLD

NIKOLAS (Open Format – Main Room)

JAVI C

MIKEY

INFO & RSVP

Call/Txt 786-985-3520

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FIFTY – BRICKELL

485 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL

(50th Floor VICEROY HOTEL)

Venue Description:

Fifty stories up, FIFTY reigns as Icon Brickell’s most exclusive lookout point: a spectacular, Asian-inflected private pool and lounge atop the hotel tower. Open Thursday through Saturday evenings, FIFTY is the ultimate downtown gathering spot for locals and guests alike to enjoy cocktails before or after dinner at Viceroy Miami’s spectacular restaurant, Eos, or as a prelude to a night on the town. Late night, the rooftop lounge plays host to an international who’s who, featuring a rotating roster of some of Miami’s top DJs and an ambiance that’s chic, sexy and quintessentially Miami.
FIFTY’s stunning interiors are layered with grained marbles and woods, Japanese woodblock-inspired prints and plants, with salt air and fresh floral blossoms scenting the sky-high atmosphere. From nearly every angle, the boundless view of Biscayne Bay below underlines FIFTY’s unparalleled perspective atop Viceroy Miami.

Art Walk & After Party Featuring Fena Gonzalez 6/14/14

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Art Walk & After Party Featuring Fena Gonzalez
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 06/15/2014 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
CafeinaFB-Artwalk-June-2014Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: 5.00

Kick off your evening with the World Cup, view England vs Italy and stay tuned with the grand public opening of ‘Words to Live By,’ from emerging Venezuelan talent, Fena Gonzalez! Reception in the gallery from 7-9pm. Stay tuned for Cafeina’s monthly after party soirée with resident Dj Killaka5 and special music-video set by Tom Laroc! $5 cover after 10:00pm

Irie Weekend Closing Party featuring Jamie Foxx and Friends 6/21/14

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Irie Weekend Closing Party featuring Jamie Foxx and Friends
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 11:00 pm –
6_21_irie_Bday_612E11EVEN MIAMI
29 NE 11st,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: $40

Join us Saturday, June 21st as E11EVEN MIAMI will host the Irie Weekend Closing Party featuring Jamie Foxx and Friends. For table reservations, please call 305-305-6611.

E11EVEN MIAMI, a $40 million nightclub and international cabaret, catapults the nightlife scene in South Florida to new heights. Where state-of-the-art technology meets five-star hospitality, the 20,000 square feet of social entertainment is conveniently located in downtown Miami.

Vernissage for Fena Gonzalez 6/12/14

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Vernissage for Fena Gonzalez
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Cafeina_Vernissage_Fena-JuneCafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: https://www.facebook.com/events/645522798872992/

Calling all art lovers, collectors and enthusiasts alike. Join us at Cafeina’s Wynwood Exhibition Center for the latest exhibition by Fena Gonzalez, “Words to Live By.” Wander the gallery and take in the artists introspective look into her favorite poetry intertwined with her own reflections on life, intentions and embracing it all. Each piece is presented as a whimsical dreamscape for viewers to lose themselves in. Happy Hour specials like $4 wine and beer available from 5-8pm

World Cup Kickoff Weekend at Haven

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Haven Lounge will kick off World Cup festivities, this Saturday, June 14 by hosting a Rio de Janeiro themed Destination Saturdays complete with specials including Green & Yellow Roll (Brazil Roll): Hamachi + Cucumber + Pickled Daikon + Yuzu Tobiko + Jalapeño Masago + Wasabi Kewpie ($11); World Cup Burger: prime beef + chimichurri + gruyere + onion rings + fried quail egg ($12) and Tater Tots: balsamic catsup + Maytag bleu cheese ($8). $200 Avion Bottles & $10 Cocktails will also be available. 

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Haven Unveils New Full Menu

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Miami Beach Foodie Hot Spot Introduces Tantalizing New Menu & Design

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Earning a three-star rating by The Miami Herald in its first year and a nod as “Best Gastropub” by the Miami New Times in 2012, HaVen has remained a locals favorite, a tried n’ true destination for fabulous food and drinks served in a unique setting equal parts ultra-lounge and high-tech watering hole. Now in its third year, HaVen is taking a fabulous step forward with a new design and menu concept sure to please foodies and the cocktail-set alike. “We’re thrilled with our success at HaVen but are continuously thinking of new ways to bring something special to our concept,” says Mike Boles, co-owner of HaVen Hospitality Concepts (HHC), which owns/operates HaVen and its spicy sister restaurant, Huahua’s Taqueria. “The new design elements definitely take the HaVen experience a step further and Chef’s new menu is killer.  We’re excited to share it.”

Chef is executive chef Todd Erickson, one of the region’s most celebrated toques.  Named Eater Miami’s “Hottest Chef” in 2012, Erickson is known for his flavorful cuisine and irresistible Southern charm.  To help celebrate HaVen’s 3rd birthday, Erickson is rolling out a diverse, globally-inspired new menu displaying impeccable attention to detail, masterly technique and the bold, often playful, flavors he’s known for. “The concept for HaVen hasn’t changed,” Erickson says.  “Many of the 21 new dishes are small plates, which HaVen is known for, but the majority is composed dishes perfect for those looking for a more ‘traditional’ dining experience.  Which goes hand-in-hand with the new design elements.”

In addition to the late-night lounge experience that guests have come to love, HaVen is and has always been a full service restaurant. To help evoke a more traditional setting in the earlier hours, Boles, known for his artistic vision and passion for design, has created custom hydraulic matte tables that raise and extend with folding leafs, a departure from the low-slung cocktail-style tables HaVen has sported since it opened.  The tables have the ability to lower to lounge height with the flip of a lever so as the evening progresses and the vibe changes into a late-night scene, the tables transform.  Invention in all things is a HaVen trademark and is easily found in Erickson’s new menu.

Inspired by his Southern roots and passion for using locally sourced, fresh ingredients, it runs the gamut, offering a wide array of dishes stunningly executed options.  Herbivores will be thrilled with HaVen’s new X-TRA section featuring Cool Ranch Edamame ($6); Little Devils – chef’s weekly deviled eggs ($8); Black Garlic and Chive Drop Biscuits with pink peppered goat cheese butter ($7) and decadent Cauli-polonaise – roasted whole cauliflower topped with a fried egg, parsley, rye and black truffle butter ($11). Guests can choose from tantalizing seafood selections such as the luscious Macadamia Lobster served with sweet pickled chilies and smooth avocado butter ($36);

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Bangkok Tiger Shrimp – carrot, mint, basil, cilantro, nuac cham and peanut ($14) or opt for meat options including Proper Sausage made with harissa-infused lamb and served on brioche, topped with French feta and minted sweet pea ($15); Country Fried Quail with Peruvian potato, blackstrap molasses and mustard seed “caviar” ($17); and an array of “boutique” Burgers including Erickson’s take on Korean BBQ –  Galbi – made with Korean BBQ Short rib, lotus pickle, scallion and Asian pear ($11).

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A number of not to be missed HaVen signature favorites remain, including the Duck Duck Quail – duck burger, foie gras butter, quail egg and shallot-parsley salad ($14); and various sushi rolls, from Everything – sockeye, cream cheese, chive, bagel, sesame, garlic, poppy ($13) to Crackle Pop – spicy tuna, seared and crisp rice, daikon, yuzu-shichime aioli ($15).

New Sweets, including the Cobbler – local fruits with macadamia cookie crumble and vanilla ice cream ($9); Dirty Blondie – molten chocolate chip “cookie” with vanilla ice cream and liquid ganache ($9); and Panna Cotta – cuatro leches with vanilla cake and local fruits ($9), offer the perfect sweet finish to an evening.

Of course, HaVen’s iconic libations are a must for sipping on during dinner as well as late-night. Guests can choose from a list of cocktails including the newhaVen mule – Nolet’s Gin and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer with fresh lime ($15); as well as staples such as eleVate – Maestro Dobel tequila, cucumber and radish; feVer – Grey Goose poire, jalapeno, lychee and pear-Prosecco ($15); and the over-the-top take on a dirty martini, diVine – Stoli elite, caviar stuffed olives and filthy brine ($40).

HaVen is located on the corner of Lincoln and West at 1237 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Dinner is served nightly; 6 p.m. until 11 p.m.; 6 p.m. until midnight on Saturday and Sunday.  For reservations, please call (305) 987-8885 or email info@havenlounge.com.  For more information, please visitwww.havenlounge.com.  Ample street parking is available.

 

Follow Haven at: www.facebook.com/ havensouthbeach; on Twitter @HavenSouthBeach

Beer Pairing Dinner at Oak Tavern Featuring Wynwood Brewing Company

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Beer Pairing Dinner At Oak Tavern Featuring Wynwood Brewing Company

On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Oak Tavern executive chef David Bracha teams up with Luis Brignoni of the Wynwood Brewing Company to create a perfectly paired family style craft beer dinner at the Communal Table.   The evening, priced at $50 per person, exclusive of tax & gratuity, includes five different beers to complement four courses and some pass around starters.  Menu follows:

 

To Start – Pass Around

Roasted oysters with bacon, cheddar, rosemary, honey, pickled fresnos

Smoked ricotta toast, Tavern cured duck proscuitto, truffle honey

Bacalao croquettes, spicy aioli

 La Rubia “American Blonde”

First Course

BTM Onion Soup with Tarentaise, crouton

 BTM Wheat American Wheat Pale Ale

Main Course – Family Style

A Cornucopia of Meats – “Caja China”

Pastrami seasoned lamb leg

Roasted goat with pimento

Barbequed Heritage Pork Shoulder

Braised Sea Island peas

Carolina heirloom gold rice

Creamed corn

 Magic City Pale Ale & Wynwood IPA

 

Dessert

Sea Salt & pretzel crusted dark chocolate truffles

 La Oscura Stout

 

Seating is limited and reservations are required.  Please call 786-391-1818; Oak Tavern is located at 35 NE 40th Street in Miami’s Design District.  Valet and metered parking are available.

JoAnna Rakoff: My Salinger Year 6/19/14

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JoAnna Rakoff: My Salinger Year
Thursday, 06/19/2014 – 08:00 pm –
JoAnnaRakoffBooks and Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Join our Author Event Series with JoAnna Rakoff as we discuss My Salinger Year, a memoir about literary New York in the late nineties a pre-digital world on the cusp of vanishing, where a young woman finds herself entangled with one of the last great figures of the century.

Talk About it Tuesday: MIAMI SOUP

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MIAMI SOUP is a grassroots model for funding small to medium-sized projects that enhance the quality of community life in Miami. MIAMI SOUP uses a simple method that brings together the community by serving them supper, soup, salad, bread and a beverage. These meals generate profits that will go directly back into the community.

The purchase of a meal gives the community member an opportunity to cast a vote for what they would like to see improved in the community. The money made from these meals goes directly towards the neighborhood issue that received the most votes. MIAMI SOUP brings people together and gives them chance to be directly involved in improving their communities.

MIAMI SOUP was created to make change easier and less complicated in communities. MIAMI SOUP allows for people to not only donate money, but to have their voices be heard about what they want to see change. MIAMI SOUP sparks dialogue between community members who may have normally not gotten together. MIAMI SOUP is also not affected by the restrictions laid out by private and governmental grants. This allows them to take on projects and make changes more efficiently.

Haven’t heard of MIAMI SOUP? Check them out here: MIAMI SOUP

And check out their next event, Thursday, July 10, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Grand Central, 697 North Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136

What do you think about MIAMI SOUP? Tweet us at @Loop305 with the hash tag #TalkAboutitTuesday

 

-Samantha Wagner

Downtown Summer Luau Block Party 6/20/14

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Downtown Summer Luau Block Party
luaupartyFriday, June 20th 2014, 4:30pm to 10:30pm
NE 3rd Avenue
between NE 1st and 2nd Street
Downtown Miami, FL

The Downtown Miami Partnership (DMP) along with Elwoods Gastro Pub and Tokyo Blu are bringing you the Downtown Summer Luau. The purpose of the event is to highlight all the restaurants and businesses in the neighborhood surrounding NE 3rd avenue and to provide residents and workers in the area with an opportunity to enjoy Downtown while getting to know the neighborhood.

Come join us after work for a fun filled street party! Free Raffles, Free Music, plus Live Entertainment! Tastings and Drinks will be provided by purchasing $1-tickets!

Official Watch Party Miami Mexico en el Mundial at Kukaramakara Brickell 6/13/14, 6/17/14, 6/23/14

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Official Watch Party Miami Mexico en el Mundial
Friday, 06/13/2014 – 06/23/2014 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
PLANTILLA ARTES MIAMIKukaramakara Brickell
1250 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

Intégrate a la comunidad de Mexicanos en el Sur de la Florida para gozar juntos de los partidos del ‘TRIcolor’. Vive la pasión del mundial en el corazón de Brickell, con pantalla gigante y TV’s colaterales, sonido de primera gran espacio para todos y una zona especial de fans por Budweiser.

Además de un ambiente mexicano inigualable, especiales en comida y bebida, tendremos rifas, regalos, matracas, vuvuzelas, variedad de chacharitas de nuestra selección y demás sorpresas.

En cada partido de México, habrá rifas especiales, entre las que se encuentran un boleto de avión por Aeromexico balones por New York Life Insurance Company y kits para el festejo del mundial por Mexicanos en Miami.

Confírmanos tu participación en este enlace http://mexicoenelmundial.eventbrite.com/ para que puedas participar en las rifas y tenerte en cuenta para los regalitos de accesorios, sombreros y demas giveaways en los siguientes partidos:

Viernes 13 MÉXICO vs Camerún > Partido comienza 12pm
Martes 17 MÉXICO vs Brasil > Partido comienza 3pm
Lunes 23 MÉXICO vs Croacia > Partido comienza 4pm
Únete a la porra oficial de los Mexicanos en Miami
y sumemos el entusiasmo de nuestra afición
Apoyando al TRI con la porra: Ahí va la Ola…la ola
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Te sugerimos hacer reserva de mesa directamente con el establecimiento que ahí estaremos todos los Mexicanos en Miami
!No hay excusa alguna, para que te pierdas de esta gran emoción!
1250 South Miami Avenue, Miami FL 33130
Reservas al (305)577-7779
www.kukaramakara.us

Public Meeting: Southeast Florida Regional Opportunity Network 6/11/14

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Public Meeting: Southeast Florida Regional Opportunity Network
Wednesday, 06/11/2014 – 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Department of Transportation, District 4 Auditorium
3400 West Commercial Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Following a key recommendation of the newly released Seven50: Southeast Florida Prosperity Plan, the South Florida Regional Planning Council will host a public meeting to discuss emerging economic trends and launch the “Southeast Florida Regional Opportunity Network,” a multi-sector collaboration of public, private, nonprofit and philanthropic entities dedicated to promoting regional economic growth opportunities. The event, which brings together local business and community leaders, policy analysts and members of the general public, will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Florida Department of Transportation, District 4 Auditorium, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 33309.

The Spa at Viceroy Miami June Specials 6/9/13

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The Spa at Viceroy Miami June Specials
Sunday, 06/09/2014 – 06/30/2014 06:00 am – 10:00 pm
Viceroy-Miami-Spa-Water-Lounge-1The Spa at Viceroy Miami
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

Trade in stress for serenity at Viceroy Miami this month. Nestled in the heart of Brickell with a stunning bay view, The Spa at Viceroy is offering a unique collection of wellness experiences to the public throughout June.

June Specials (Valid June 1 – June 30, 2014)

The Sportsman Package
Day of stress release starts off with our Sports Massage where his muscle aches and tensions are melted away. His journey continues with our Men’s Hot Towel Facial geared to deeply cleanse with an exotic blend of the finest essential oils and effective natural botanicals unique to the refinery range. We end this day of relaxation with our Sports MANicure while dad sips on a glass of champagne.
2.5 Hours $285.00

The Executive Sampler
Spoil him in the spa with an introduction to three popular 25-minute treatments at The Spa at Viceroy Miami. The sampler includes a Sports Tension Massage, Body Buff and Men’s Facial.
1.5 Hours $200.00

Sports Massage
This intensive massage is using specially selected Aromatherapy Associates oils that work deep into stiff, tight, aching muscles to instantly release pain and tension. This treatment is both corrective and therapeutic.
50 minutes $140.00

Gold Anti-Aging Massage
Enjoy glamour and sophistication while revitalizing the skin in this massage therapy based on “marine gold”. The exquisite emulsion of the Golden Nectar covers the skin in a subtle golden veil, at the same time that prevents and works against aging, by protecting cellular DNA from sun damages.
50 minutes $129.00

Hydrafacial
A customizable, rejuvenating skin resurfacing treatment that immediately reduces the look of lines, wrinkles, acne, hyperpigmentation, congested pores and uneven skin tone on the face and neck. This facial also includes LED light therapy, leaving you to experience truly exquisite results.
50 minutes $169.00

ROK BRGR Miami:Official World Cup Headquarters 6/12/14

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ROK BRGR Miami:Official World Cup Headquarters
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 03:00 pm – 02:00 am
ROK:BRGR Miami
5800 SW 73rd,
South Miami, Florida 33143
Webpage Link
Cost: n/a

The Official 2014 World Cup Headquarters of Miami is your very own ROK:BRGR Miami. For all of the die-hard fans out there, you can experience the energy of being at the game through an HD Projection Screen, while listening to live commentary throughout the World Cup.

Miller, Peroni and Coors will be the official sponsors of ROK:BRGR Miami during the 2014 World Cup. With some of the featured specials including $1.00 off of Miller and Peroni drafts, $1.00 off of Coors bottles, and weekly food specials ranging from appetizers to main dishes.

Viewing of the World Cup at ROK:BRGR Miami will start on Thursday, June 12 and run through Sunday, July 13. All matches will be turned on 30 minutes before kickoff, and will have live commentary.

Himmarshee Public House:Official World Cup Headquarters 6/12/14

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Himmarshee Public House:Official World Cup Headquarters
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 03:30 pm – 02:00 am
Himmarshee Public House
201 SW 2nd St,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link
Cost: n/a

The Official 2014 World Cup Headquarters of Ft. Lauderdale is your very own Himmarshee Public House. For all of the die-hard fans out there, you can experience the energy of being at the game through a 10-foot LED screen, while listening to live commentary throughout the World Cup.

Miller, Peroni and Coors will be the official sponsors of Himmarshee Public House during the 2014 World Cup. With some of the featured specials including $1.00 off of Miller and Peroni drafts, $1.00 off of Coors bottles, and weekly food specials ranging from appetizers to main dishes.

Viewing of the World Cup at Himmarshee Public House will start on Thursday, June 12 and run through Sunday, July 13. All matches will be turned on 30 minutes before kickoff, and will have live commentary.

A Night at the Jersey Shore – Bar Takeover at Macchialina 6/19/14

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A Night at the Jersey Shore – Bar Takeover at Macchialina
Thursday, 06/19/2014 – 06/20/2014 11:00 pm – 02:00 am
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820 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

Macchialina’s 2nd-ever bar takeover series features guest bartender Rob Ferrara of Lure Fishbar! The theme is “A Night at the Jersey Shore” so come sporting your Snooki poof and don’t forget to GTL!

Join us for $10 cocktails and Jersey Boardwalk specials on Thursday June 19th from 11pm – 2am.

12 Nights: Remembered Sounds 6/14/14

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12 Nights: Remembered Sounds
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Screen-Shot-2014-06-09-at-1.44.45-PMHarold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $7; free with student ID

12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art: Remembered Sounds
featuring Andie Springer (violin) with Erik DeLuca (electronics) and Paula Matthusen, electronics

Saturday, June 14, 2014
6PM: indoor performance
9PM: outdoor performance
Harold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood Art District, Miami FL, 33127
Contact: info@fetafoundation.org
Voice: 434-284-2985
Admissions: $7; free with valid student ID
http://12nights.org/Season7/Season7-4.html
https://www.facebook.com/events/808799679132672/

The physicality of sound is ephemeral. After sounds are made they exist only in our minds sonic library. In “Remembered Sounds” the Brooklyn-based violinist Andie Springer and the composer Erik DeLuca will explore musical concepts of memory, subjectivity, and decay through a variety of works for violin and electronics. The event will further feature the 2014 Elliot Carter Rome Prize winner Paula Matthusen in her “All Lengths in between Perhaps” for reel to reel and live electronics.

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

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

Full Moon Yoga at Viceroy Miami 6/12/14

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Full Moon Yoga at Viceroy Miami
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Viceroy-Miami-Night-Exterior-2Viceroy Miami
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $15

Full moons often symbolize the mind’s clarity, so the Spa at Viceroy is taking that idea to a new level – 15 floors above Brickell with a stunning view of Biscayne Bay. Energize your mind and indulge in a tranquil hour of Full Moon Yoga on June 12 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants can relax with a full-body moonlit routine as the day turns to night on the pool deck of Viceroy Miami for $15. RSVP to jennifer.rodriguez@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

Wednesday Cocktail Hour at the National Hotel Miami Beach Featuring Live Jazz/Blues Music and Vintage Cocktails at Vintage Prices 6/18/14

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Wednesday Cocktail Hour at the National Hotel Miami Beach Featuring Live Jazz/Blues Music and Vintage Cocktails at Vintage Prices
Wednesday, 06/18/2014 – 08/27/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
3-cocktailsNational Hotel Miami Beach
1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $6-8 Cocktails; Complimentary Appetizers

Who: The National Hotel Miami Beach, an Iconic Art Deco Landmark

What: In celebration of the National Hotel Miami Beach’s $12M dollar renovation completion, the hotel hosts a bi-monthly “Wednesday Cocktail Hour” with a retro, Art Deco vibe featuring live Jazz/Blues Music, vintage cocktails at vintage prices and complimentary appetizers. Cocktail Hour takes place at the National’s Blues Bar.

When: Wednesday, June 18th
Wednesday, July 2nd
Wednesday, July 16th
Wednesday, July 30th
Wednesday, August 13th
Wednesday, August 27th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Pricing: Vintage Prices on Vintage Cocktails and Complimentary Appetizers:

$6-$8 Signature Cocktails:
Floral Flute (Prosecco Cocktail)
National Hemingway (White Rum Cocktail)
Tamara Bella (Tequila Cocktail)
Cucumber Fresco (Gin Cocktail)

Where: National Hotel Miami Beach
Blues Bar
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

The Hidden Kitchen Workshop 1st Anniversary Dinner

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The Hidden Kitchen Workshop 1ST Anniversary Dinner

Chef Michael B. Jacobs Teams up with Chef Conor Hanlon of The Dutch for a
Southern Seafood Bash, Wednesday, June 25th

 

Conceptualized and executed by Chef Michael B. Jacobs, The Hidden Kitchen Workshop is a unique underground dining series consisting of exclusive multi-course meals created and served by the Workshop’s honored guest chefs, along with Chef Jacobs. On Wednesday, June 25th, at 7:00 PM, Chef Jacobs will join forces with Chef de Cuisine Conor Hanlon of The Dutch for a one-night-only Southern Seafood Bash.

The family-style, multi-course dinner will be priced at $120 per person including alcohol, tax and gratuity.  The evening will begin and end with hors d’oeuvres and dessert prepared by The Hidden Kitchen, along with courses prepared by Hanlon.  Full menu below:

Hors D’oeuvres
New England Style “Mini” Lobsta Rolls
Florida Stone Crab “Croquettes”

Appetizers
Florida Smoked White Fish, Grilled Bread and Preserved Lemon
Florida Citrus Salad with Fried Oysters and Avocado

Mid-Course
Crawfish Etouffée with Carolina Gold Rice
Crispy Okeechobee Frog Legs, dusted in Homemade Creole Seasoning

Entrees & Sides
Fried Catfish, brined in Buttermilk with Homemade Hot Sauces
Frogmore Stew
Sautéed Okra
Sweet Corn Succotash
Creamy Grits

Dessert
Fruit Cobbler

Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance at http://www.strategichospitality.net/hidden-kitchen-workshop-tickets/.

The Hidden Kitchen Workshop takes place at The Hidden Kitchen café, located inside the Imperial House condominium at 5255 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Guests enter through an unsuspecting back door staffed with a member of The Hidden Kitchen Workshop team who escorts diners to the dining room.

Conor Hanlon is Chef de Cuisine of The Dutch and Executive Chef of the W South Beach Hotel & Residences.  Adding a bit of homegrown local flavor to the Miami outpost of Andrew Carmellini’s roots-inspired American restaurant, Hanlon earned rave reviews from top media outlets including The Miami Herald, The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler and Miami Magazine. Hanlon’s great success at The Dutch earned him a promotion in late 2013; the talented chef now oversees all resort food and beverage operations including banquet functions, in-room dining and overall food and beverage operations for the resort’s venues: WET bar & grill, Beach Cabanas, Living Room, The Dutch and Grove. Outside of the W South Beach, Hanlon has made his mark on Miami participating in foodie functions such as the Cochon 555 “Epic Pork Battle”, an annual competition where chefs create a dish using an entire pig. The talented chef also supports Slow Food Miami and Common Threads, two movements promoting sustainable food practices and nutrition education; The Dutch earned Slow Food Miami’s Snail of Approval Award in 2013.

Conrad Miami Hosts Youth Soccer Clinic 6/14/14

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Conrad Miami Hosts Youth Soccer Clinic
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 06/14/2014 09:30 am – 11:30 am
Soccer-In-Conrad-2014Conrad Miami
1395 Brickell Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33131
Facebook Link
Cost: Free Event

Conrad Miami welcomes the spirit of the World Cup with a Complimentary Kid’s Soccer Clinic taught by the talented coaches of DxT Academy. Beginners and advanced players are welcomed to perfect their skills. Space is limited. R.S.V.P. for your little soccer champ today: miamiinfo@conradhotels.com or 305-503-6550.

Craft Bar Fight: Grillo Vs Potts 6/9/14

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Craft Bar Fight: Grillo Vs Potts
Monday, June 9, 7:30pm
craftbar1930 Social Club
1930 Bay Rd
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Join Ring Master of Ceremony David Ortiz as the Craft Bar Fight hosts another round of incredible bartenders squaring off behind the stick! Bartenders create cocktails with secret ingredients and special challenges! Guest judges determine who is The Craft Bar Fight Champ!

If you missed the first few Craft Bar Fights, you don’t want to miss this one. Our past Champs include:
Louis Sluggin Salgar (Broken Shaker)
Trevor Shake Face Alberts (Orange Blossom)
Mark King Kong Kinzer (Innovative Elixir)
Vanessa Leona Leon (AAA Flagship Lounge)
Virginia Double Guns King (Broken Shaker)

This Fight will feature
Mr. Isaac Godzilla Grillo from Haven
vs
Mr. Ben Bang Them Potts from Blackbird Ordinary.

Come be part of the fun as the Best Bartenders square up and all the cocktail community gathers for a whole lot of fun!
Complimentary Punch on the House! Drink specials through the Fight! After Party at the Regent!
Sponsored by Vinecraft

Father’s Day Celebration 6/15/14

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Father’s Day Celebration
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm
FathersDay-061514_crp550wAmerican Czech-Slovak Cultural Club
13325 Arch Creek Road,
North Miami, Florida 33181
Webpage Link
Cost: $17; $16 for non-members

The American Czech-Slovak Cultural Club invites all fathers, grandfathers, uncles and fathers-to-be to celebrate Father’s Day with a special lunch buffet and live international music. Buffet includes salad, entree and Czech and Slovak pastries with coffee/tea. All fathers will receive a complimentary glass of beer or soft drink of their choice. Children under 8 years of age eat free.

Happy Hour at the Newly Opened Beauty & the Feast with Savor Tonight 6/10/14

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Happy Hour at the Newly Opened Beauty & the Feast with Savor Tonight
Tuesday, 06/10/2014 – 06/10/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
feastBeauty & the Feast
601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Take a trip with Savor Tonight to the newly opened Beauty & The Feast on Tues., June 10th. This hip and modern restaurant owned by the Society 8 Hospitality Group — the same team that owns Solita — is located inside the Atlantic Hotel, and offers panoramic views of the ocean. The restaurant offers a playful menu with international and southern influences and just received 3 1/2 stars from the Sun-Sentinel.

This will be a happy hour-style event — where guests will enjoy drinks, a sampling of signature items from their menu and have a chance to mingle with fellow foodies. You can find the group in the bar area.

Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. This includes 1 drink and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Burger Brawl Review

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Burger Brawl’s Best Burgers

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Burgers have experienced a glorified Renaissance period over the past decade. We are proud that Miami has been a staunch contributor to this deliriously delicious movement. This city has introduced Pincho Factory’s Toston Burger and Quesadilla Burger, Swine’s orgasmic Swine Burger and Eating House’s celestial Carbonara Burger. All these superb and unique creations are MUST-tries for legit burger aficionados and almost all were present at Burger Brawl.

The Miami ambassador and undisputed King of the burger scene is the Burger Beast. The Burger Beast is a sweet and affable blogger specializing in burgers and comfort food. He benevolently organized the first annual Burger Brawl at Magic City Casino where 20 of his favorite contenders grilled it out for burger supremacy. The event was sensational with unlimited tasty burgers, desserts, tater tots and liquor for only $50!!! It was the best dollar to foodgasm ratio we have ever witnessed at a food event. Continue reading “Burger Brawl Review” →

Daddy Loves the Forge

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Father’s Day is around the corner  and in honor of Dad, The Forge is rolling out their Prime Rib Sundays on June 15th.  Here are the details:

 

WHAT: Prime Rib + Chef Lee “Popover” + Wine, Beer, or Cognac ($39)

WHEN: Sunday, June 15th

WHERE: 432 41st Street, Miami Beach, FL

Enjoy Daddies!!!!

Bike.Hack.Make.Drank Launching Republic Bikes at The Lab Miami 6/14/14

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Bike.Hack.Make.Drank Launching Republic Bikes at The Lab Miami
Saturday, June 14, 9am-9pm
Republic-Bike-Hack-2014LAB Miami
400 Northwest 26th Street
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP for the HACK portion of the launch.

9am-5pm: HACK: A Bike Sharing System Hackathon
3-6pm: MAKE: A Bike Accessory Make-a-thon
6-9pm: DRANK: A Celebration & Bike Fleet Reveal

Bike on over, hack out a bike share program, make bike accessories with a 3D printer and then finish it all off with a drink! Sound like an obscure itinerary for a Saturday? Not to the folks at The LAB Miami and Republic Bike. Wynwood tech hub, The LAB Miami, will host BIKE / HACK / MAKE / DRANK, a three-part launch event for its new, shared Republic Bike fleet. The custom bikes, branded for program sponsors TigerDirect and MIAMade, will be made available as an added amenity to the entrepreneurial members of The LAB Miami.

As Miami’s most talked about breeding place for innovation and progressive startups, The LAB Miami is centrally-located in Miami’s budding Wynwood neighborhood, an up-and-coming area that still lacks a sense of pedestrian permeability. The area’s hot spots are still significantly spread out; therefore, Miami-based tech retail giant TigerDirect and local maker organization MIAMade came together to provide a sustainable transportation solution for the members of The LAB, the burgeoning creative campus that continues to propel Miami into the international tech spotlight. Republic Bike lent their expertise in developing innovative bike sharing solutions to put together a unique program for The Lab.

To launch The Labs bike program, Republic Bike decided to host the event BIKE / HACK / MAKE / DRANK, at The LAB Miami in an effort to raise awareness for the new program and to spread the word about the importance, convenience and joy of transportation alternatives.

Guests and participants are invited to bike on over at 12pm in time for the festivities to begin! The first part of the event will consist of a Hackathon where teams of two will compete to create a modified mechanism for the functionality of The LAB’s bike sharing system. The team with the most logical, innovative and easy-to-use modification will win a prize provided by TigerDirect and Republic Bike.

The MAKE part of the event will consist of a two-hour Make-a-thon with a bicycle twist, led by MIAMade. This special maker event will bring Miami’s maker community together to create and showcase a plethora of eclectic bicycle accessories with electronics, robotics, 3D printers and other popular maker apparatuses.

To wrap up the three-part launch, the DRANK portion will coincide with Second Saturday’s Art Walk. Stolen Spiced Rum cocktails and Duvel beer will be served to the public, as the official Republic Bike fleet of The LAB Miami will be revealed. All locals are invited to stop by and test out the new LAB bikes!

Photographs of Caribbean-American Heritage Month Kick-off at Pérez Art Museum Miami on 6/5/14

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Caribbean-American Heritage Month Kick-off at Pérez Art Museum Miami on Thursday, June 5, 2014.  In  honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, PAMM teamed up with host Neki Mohan of Channel 10 News, Caribbean-American Heritage Florida, and The Rhythm Foundation. Celebrate Caribbean culture with PAMM’s “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World” exhibition and dance under the stars to a live performance by Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, who presented a preview of their upcoming Colors of the Caribbean Festival performance.

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#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – The Perfect Summer Look

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Summer has finally reared its beautiful face in the northern hemisphere and Miami could not be more excited. Even in the land of eternal sunshine, we get excited for the energy and experiences that are unique to this season and we prepare accordingly. The Miami summer look is colorful, comfortable yet chic. For more put-together looks, Miami likes items like maxi dresses and skirts with platform espadrilles. For our super casual looks, we think breezy, floral tanks and ornate sandals.

The prefect summer look, however, is not complete without a hair style to match. So, this summer, I decided to put my “virgin hair” in the capable hands of Emilee Coyle, hairstylist at Studio Chroma in Coral Gables. Emilee is Miami’s queen of balayage and ombré, which are the go-to hair styles for summer. After two hours with Emilee, my hair was armed with the natural sun-kissed, beachy look that will be the final touch on every summer look you will see this season. Check out my transformation process below and get started on your perfect summer look!

In Studio Chroma's orange chairs, I enjoyed my "virgin hair" for the last time.
In Studio Chroma’s orange chairs, I enjoyed my “virgin hair” for the last time.
At the start of the process, I showed Emilee photos of the look I was trying to achieve.
At the start of the process, I showed Emilee photos of the look I was trying to achieve.
Emilee and I chatted excitedly throughout the two hour process about travel, surfing, and Miami.
Emilee and I chatted excitedly throughout the two hour process about travel, surfing, and Miami.
My initial reaction was shock at how natural the new color looked.
My initial reaction was shock at how natural the new color looked.
Emilee prepares me for a post-color photo.
Emilee prepares me for a post-treatment photo.
Ta-da! My new sun-kissed hair completes my casual summer look.
Ta-da! My new sun-kissed hair perfects my casual summer look.

MWS – Signature Members Exhibition 2014 6/13/14

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MWS – Signature Members Exhibition 2014
Friday, 06/13/2014 – 06/30/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
SignarureMemberShow2014The Wirtz Gallery – first National bank of South Miami
5750 Sunset Drive.,
Miami, Florida 33143
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

MWS and First National Bank of South Miami present a Signature Members Exhibition.
Location: The Wirtz Gallery.
Address: 5750 Sunset Drive.
South Miami, Florida.

Join us for the exhibition opening and light refreshment!
Exhibition runs Monday, June 2, – Monday, June 30, 2014
Opening Reception: Friday, June 13, 2014 6-9 pm
Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday 9-4 pm, Friday 9-6 pm.

International Latin and Salsa Saturdays 6/14/14

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International Latin and Salsa Saturdays
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 12/27/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
PhotoGrid_14021624294672The Ren A Venue
10855 sw 72 st,
Miami, Florida 33173
Facebook Link
Cost: 15

Don Mecca Promotions Rene Gueits Salsa Present….

International Latin and Salsa Saturdays at the Ren

Live band by Grupo Ara Oko

Miami’s #1 Salsa and Open Format Party

Sounds by DJ Frank
Salsa and Top40, House, Open Format

Ladies free before 12 and $5 after

Guys receive complimentary cocktail with entry

Celebrating a birthday? Buy a bottle of vodka and get one free. Bottle specials starting at $125. RSVP OR EVENT INFO 786 309 3671

Brought to you by Don Mecca and Rene Gueit;s Salsa Lovers “Come have the time of your life”

#dmpromotions #salsa #merengue #bachata #top40 #salsadancing #miami #coralgables #southmiami #kendall #homestead #brickell #women #mujeres #rubias #saturdays #clubs #tourist #weekends #cuba #pr #dr #colombia #hialeah #reggaeton #promoter #vip #vipevents #salsa #salsacubana

https://www.facebook.com/events/272377109577355/

Latin Flavor Fridays 6/20/14

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Latin Flavor Fridays
Friday, 06/20/2014 – 01/02/2015 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
10378910_10202931070695893_4960751898003492481_n-11Open Stage Club
2325 galiano st,
coral gables, Florida 33143
Webpage Link
Cost:

Don Mecca “DM Promotions” and Rene Gueits “Salsa Lovers” Present

LATIN FLAVOR FRIDAYS

SALSA CLASSES BYHOT SPOT DANCE STUDIOS

THE CLASSES BEGIN AT 9:00 PM SHARP

HOSTED BY DON MECCA and RENE GUEITS “SALSA LOVERS”

ALL NEW SOUNDS BY DJ KAMEO
SALSA, MERENGUE, BACHATA, REGGAETON, TOP 40

CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY? CALL OR TEXT ABOUT COMPLIMENTARY VIP SERVICE.

VIP BOTTLE SPECIALS STARTING AT $90 AND TWO BOTTLES STARTING AT $120.

BIRTHDAYS RECEIVE A FREE BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE IN VIP, RSVP. CALL OR TEXT 7863093671

DM Promotions “COME HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE”

#miamisalsascene #salsamiami #bachata #merengue #salsadancing #BACHATADANCING #merenguedancing #housemusic #top40 #salsafridays #salsafridaysmiami #sobe #salsaclubs #miamiclubs #hotgirls #miamigrrls #miamiboys #miamibeach #florida #miami #oceandrive #coconutgrove #coralgables #colombia #cuba #venezuela #puertorico #dr #panama #brazil #mexico #salsa #house #DORAL #brickell #downtown #midtown #southbeach #sweetwater #westpalmbeach #broward #pembrokepines #hialeah #cuba

Latin Flavor Salsa Fridays 6/13/14

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Latin Flavor Salsa Fridays
Saturday, 06/13/2014 – 01/02/2015 09:00 pm – 03:00 pm
10378910_10202931070695893_4960751898003492481_n-1Open Stage Club
2325 galiano st,
coral gables, Florida 33143
Facebook Link
Cost: 10

DON MECCA PROMOTIONS AND RENE GUEITS “SALSA LOVERS” PRESENT

LATIN FLAVOR FRIDAYS

SALSA CLASSES BYHOT SPOT DANCE STUDIOS

THIS FRIDAY GLOW PARTY
THE CLASSES BEGIN AT 9:00 PM SHARP

HOSTED BY DON MECCA and RENE GUEITS “SALSA LOVERS”

ALL NEW SOUNDS BY DJ KAMEO
SALSA, MERENGUE, BACHATA, REGGAETON, TOP 40

CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY? CALL OR TEXT ABOUT COMPLIMENTARY VIP SERVICE.

VIP BOTTLE SPECIALS STARTING AT $90 AND TWO BOTTLES STARTING AT $120.

BIRTHDAYS RECEIVE A FREE BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE IN VIP, RSVP. CALL OR TEXT 7863093671

OPEN STAGE CLUB IS A BLOCK AWAY FROM ALE HOUSE

2325 GALIANO ST, CORAL GABLES FL, 33134

DM Promotions “COME HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE”
#miamisalsascene #salsamiami #bachata #merengue #salsadancing #BACHATADANCING #merenguedancing #housemusic #top40 #salsafridays #salsafridaysmiami #sobe #salsaclubs #miamiclubs #hotgirls #miamigrrls #miamiboys #miamibeach #florida #miami #oceandrive #coconutgrove #coralgables #colombia #cuba #venezuela #puertorico #dr #panama #brazil #mexico #salsa #house #DORAL #brickell #downtown #midtown #southbeach #sweetwater #westpalmbeach #broward #pembrokepines #hialeah #cuba

International Latin and Salsa Saturdays 6/21/14

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International Latin and Salsa Saturdays
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 07/05/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
PhotoGrid_14021624294671The Ren A Venue
10855 sw 72 st,
Miami, Florida 33173
Facebook Link
Cost: 15

Don Mecca DM Promotions and Rene Gueits Salsa Present….

International Latin and Salsa Saturdays at the Ren

Live band by Grupo Ara Oko

Miami’s #1 Salsa and Open Format Party

Sounds by DJ Frank
Salsa and Top40, House, Open Format

Ladies free before 12 and $5 after

Guys receive complimentary cocktail with entry

Celebrating a birthday? Buy a bottle of vodka and get one free. Bottle specials starting at $125. RSVP OR EVENT INFO 786 309 3671

Brought to you by Don Mecca and Rene Gueit;s Salsa Lovers “Come have the time of your life”

#dmpromotions #salsa #merengue #bachata #top40 #salsadancing #miami #coralgables #southmiami #kendall #homestead #brickell #women #mujeres #rubias #saturdays #clubs #tourist #weekends #cuba #pr #dr #colombia #hialeah #reggaeton #promoter #vip #vipevents #salsa #salsacubana

International Latin and Salsa Saturdays 6/14/14

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International Latin and Salsa Saturdays
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 01/03/2015 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
PhotoGrid_1402162429467The Ren A Venue
10855 sw 72 st,
Miami, Florida 33173
Facebook Link
Cost: 15

Don Mecca Promotions Rene Gueits Salsa Present….

International Latin and Salsa Saturdays at the Ren

Live band by Grupo Ara Oko

Miami’s #1 Salsa and Open Format Party

Sounds by DJ Frank
Salsa and Top40, House, Open Format

Ladies free before 12 and $5 after

Guys receive complimentary cocktail with entry

Celebrating a birthday? Buy a bottle of vodka and get one free. Bottle specials starting at $125. RSVP OR EVENT INFO 786 309 3671

Brought to you by Don Mecca and Rene Gueit;s Salsa Lovers “Come have the time of your life”

#dmpromotions #salsa #merengue #bachata #top40 #salsadancing #miami #coralgables #southmiami #kendall #homestead #brickell #women #mujeres #rubias #saturdays #clubs #tourist #weekends #cuba #pr #dr #colombia #hialeah #reggaeton #promoter #vip #vipevents #salsa #salsacubana

Contemporary Diaspora Expressions of the Ancient Yoruba Goddess Osun (Ochun) 6/12/14

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Contemporary Diaspora Expressions of the Ancient Yoruba Goddess Osun (Ochun)
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
photoMiami Dade Community College
6300 NW Seventh Ave. Miami, FL 33150,
Miami, Florida 33150
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE EVENT

“Contemporary Diaspora Expressions of the Ancient Yoruba Goddess Osun (Ochun)”
A Community Roundtable Discussion on Cultural based Trade, Travel & Tourism

WHEN: Thursday, June 12th, 2014

TIME: 5:00-7:30 pm

WHERE: Miami Dade Community College
Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center
6300 NW Seventh Ave.
Miami, FL 33150

HOSTED BY: Community Builders Holistic Development Corporation
WHY: Commemorating the 8th Year Anniversary of the signing of the State of Florida Legislation
designating Osun’s Village and African Caribbean Cultural Arts Corridor
COST: FREE
EVENT
CONTACT:For more information about the community roundtable discussion on cultural based Trade, Travel and Tourism please contact (786) 344-1153

About Community Builders Holistic Development Corporation
As one of the nation’s premier organizations for culturally based community and economic development, Community Builders Holistic Development Corporation exists to bring positive societal responses to African roots and culture by creating inter-cultural engagement and awareness by offering educational programs via sacred dance, music, oral tradition and visual arts performances, and workshops through the African Caribbean Arts Corridor, and Osun’s Village artistic and cultural projects. We establish strategic alliances and community based relationships to restore and preserve cultural communities and industries. These alliances map significant destinations in our nation’s cultural cores as well as highlight areas where cultural development is of maximum impact.

Movie Mondays at Radio Bar 6/9/14

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Movie Mondays at Radio Bar
Monday, 06/09/2014 – 06/09/2014 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BpJZunTCYAA0xyuRadio Bar
814 1st Street,
MIAMI BEACH, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: http://radiosouthbeach.com

Summertime Movie Mondays at Radio Bar! Enjoy extended happy hour and weekly movie + Radio Bar’s famous popcorn! And FREE pizza from Pizza Bar!

Rotating featured cocktail $5 and Bad Boys II played on Radio Bar’s 100-inch projector screen!

Deltas After Dark: BlackOut 6/14/14

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Deltas After Dark: BlackOut
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Deltas_Aftrer_Dark_-_3_-_Black_OutFate Nightclub
501 South Federal Highway, 2nd Floor,
Hallandale, Florida 33009
Webpage Link
Cost: $20 advance, $25 at the door

Come experience the ultimate party experience! The South Broward Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta presents Deltas After Dark: Black Out. It all happens Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Club Fate, The Village at Gulfstream Park, 501 South Federal Highway, 2nd Floor, 7pm – 11pm.
Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Purchase advance tickets at eventbrite or call 954-303-3585. Attire is bold, beautiful, black!

In The Mix: Member Mixer 6/10/14

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In The Mix: Member Mixer
Tuesday, 06/23/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
10372147_639490082802658_4822002027761040126_nR House
2727 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost:

Join The Recording Academy® and fellow music community members for a casual networker hosted by Florida Chapter Board President Melanie Masterson. Enjoy 2-for-1 drink specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres courtesy of R HOUSE.

Free admission for Recording Academy members and anyone who would like to learn about or join The Recording Academy. RSVP to florida@grammy.com.

Special thanks to our sponsors: R House Wynwood, SAE Institute, SESAC, and the Tampa Hillsborough Film & Digital Media Commission.

Hidden Colors 3 Premiere in South Florida 6/26/14

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Hidden Colors 3 Premiere in South Florida
Thursday, 06/26/2014 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Betty T. Ferguson Complex
3000 NW 199th St.,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Webpage Link
Cost: $12.00

For Immediate Release

Hidden Colors 3: South Florida Screening | Miami Gardens

June 26, 2014- “Hidden Colors” — a documentary series about the cultural history of African Americans, identity and race in America, will be releasing the highly anticipated third installment, “The Rules Of Racism.” The film will focus on the topic of race, racism, and history within the United States. The project features various speakers from scholars such as Dick Gregory and Phil Valentine, to entertainment vets like Nas, KRS-ONE, David Banner and Paul Mooney.

The series’ director and producer Tariq “Elite” Nasheed — a New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, and radio host — is widely known for his social commentary. In the trailer, he briefly alludes to a certain motivation in approaching the topic of racism, “there’s never been a real dialogue in America about race because every time we talk about race the conversation then turns into ‘what’s wrong with black people.'” This documentary destroys the myths and lies about melinated people of African descent. For those who are seeking the truth about black history and the effects of systemic racism in this country, Hidden Colors 3 and the Hidden Colors series is a must watch. This documentary pertains to our youth, education, economics, world history amongst other topics from a melinated perspective. If the realization and understanding that racism in America still occurs till today, self adjustment can go into effect.

Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism will be released June 26, 2014 and will be premiered in select theaters and locations around the country. South Florida patrons will have the opportunity to view this informative documentary FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY on the release date at Betty T. Ferguson Complex in Miami Gardens, 3000 NW 199th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.
For information on how to see the series visit the “Hidden Colors” website: www.hiddencolorsfilm.com.

Official South Florida Premiere Screening:
Thursday, June 26th, 5pm
Betty T. Ferguson Complex- 3000 NW 199th St. Miami Gardens, FL. 33056

$12 pre-sold tickets: www.gmogmedia.eventbee.com

About Hidden Colors Series:
Hidden Colors is the name of an ongoing documentary series directed by Tariq Nasheed and produced through King Flex Entertainment. The first film in the series, Hidden Colors: The Untold History Of People Of Aboriginal, Moor, and African Descent, was given a limited theatrical release on April 14, 2011. A sequel, Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin, was released the following year on December 6, 2012. The third entry, Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism wil be released June 26, 2014. All three films have been funded by successful Kickstarter campaigns.

Photographs of Taste of The Gables on 6/5/14 by Mr Q 305

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Taste of the Gables was back in a big way this past Thursday to kick off “Coral Gables Restaurant Week” at the Westin Colonnade. More than 20 Coral Gables Restaurant Week newcomers and veterans (among them previously reviewed in this column: Ikura Sushi Lounge, La Talavera and Divino Ceviche) prepared their best dishes and battled to be voted “Best Taste of the Gables”, the winning vote went to Uvaggio, 70 Miracle Mile. The event was presented by Bacardi USA Inc., there was plenty of food, drinks and activities, absolutely no one left with an empty stomach!

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Where to be: 6/6-6/12

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Here at In The Loop, we know there are always places to be and events to attend. Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be” post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community and learn and commemorate some influential people and events around Miami! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @Loop305 using #WhereToBe hashtag!

Contemporary Art Projects USA Pop Up Gallery 6/6/14

Friday, June 6, 2014, 6:00pm-10:00pm

SeaFair Mega Yacht

100 Chopin Plaza

Miami, FL 33131

RSVP: info@contemporaryartprojectsusa.com

Cost: Free

Headquartered in Miami, Contemporary Art Projects, USA, is dedicated to nurturing new contemporary art by providing exhibition opportunities and resources for emerging artists and curators.

The Playground Party 6/7/14

Saturday, June 7, 2014, 5:00pm-9:00pm

Blackbird Ordinary

729 SW 1st Ave

Miami, Florida 33130

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-playground-party-tickets-11629154113

Cost: $15

Future Matters invites you to their first annual summer kick-off party! Party like you’re 8 again with too much cake, face painting, games, prizes and more–minus the creepy clowns. And since we’re not actually 8, free drinks are included!

Future Matters is a young professionals’ organization founded to spread the word about Centro Mater, a 45-year-old nonprofit organization based in South Florida, that strives to aid economically disadvantaged families by providing quality childcare and education services.

Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event 6/8/14

Sunday, June 8, 2014, 11:00am-3:00pm

Winn-Dixie Store #388

18300 S.W. 137th Ave

Miami, Florida 33177

https://www.winndixie.com/IS/Pages/WinAHomeViewingParty.aspx

Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with KRAFT, Coca-Cola and Mondelez the Official Snacks of US Soccer to invite futbol fanatics for an afternoon of fun during Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ mini fan fests at participating Miami locations. Families are invited to enjoy soccer-inspired activities, including inflatable soccer goals, live entertainment, giveaways, product sampling and more.

Coral Gables Restaurant Week 6/9/14-6/29/14

Monday, June 9, 2014,12:00pm

Miracle Mile & Downtown Coral Gables

220 Miracle Mile

Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Cost: Free

http://coralgablesrestaurantweek.com/

Downtown Coral Gables is celebrating our 7th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week presented by Bacardi USA from June 9th-29th with exciting new restaurants and new unique events. This year, you have three whole weeks to taste your way through Coral Gables, giving you plenty of time to try new eateries and return to old favorites, all offering amazing prix-fixe menus at a discounted price.

Cutting-Edge Panel Discussion 6/10/14

Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science

3280 South Miami Avenue

Miami, Florida 33129

Cost: Free

http://www.miamisci.org/

Showcasing the importance of creativity and innovation in science, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science (formerly Miami Science Museum) will host the complimentary Curious Vault Collaborations 001 Coral panel discussion. The discussion will focus on the inaugural Curious Vault Collaborations exhibit – “Do Brain Corals Dream of Algal Symbionts?” – currently on display at the museum, and how the Curious Vault Collaborations project, a periodic exhibition and online cabinet of curiosities, puts a local artist and scientist together to create a tabletop display from their teamwork. The team must use at least one item from the museum’s collection.

The Naked And Famous 6/11/14

Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 8:00pm

Grand Central

697 N Miami Ave

Miami, FL 33136

Cost: $20-$25

http://www.grandcentralmiami.com/158-the-naked-and-famous

We welcome THE NAKED AND FAMOUS back to Grand Central. The New Zealand indie electronic ensemble make driving, melodic pop with an ’80s post-punk influence.

ESPN Deportes | 2014 FIFA World Cup Cultural Experience 6/12/14

Thursday, June 12, 2014, 3:00pm-6:30pm

Coral Gables Museum

285 Aragon Ave

Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Cost: Free

https://www.soulofmiami.org/tag/61214/

ESPN Deportes Invites You to a Complete 2014 FIFA World Cup Cultural Experience At the Coral Gables Museum

ESPN Deportes will convert the Coral Gables Museum, in the heart of the City Beautiful, into the best, most unique and complete soccer viewing experience for the 2014 FIFA World Cup anticipated matchup between Brazil and Mexico

Gerry Kelly’s Le Cirque Royale Birthday Xtravaganza 6/21/14

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Gerry Kelly’s Le Cirque Royale Birthday Xtravaganza
lecirqueSaturday, June 21 beginning at 10:00 p.m.
Kitchen 305 Restaurant Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
16701 Collins Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33160

The Newport Beachside Resort and Hotel will play host to over 1,000 of Kelly’s closest friends for this one-of-a kind “Le Cirque Royale” Celebration! The Xtravaganza will be held in the main Grand lobby, as well as in their award-winning restaurant, Kitchen 305. The lobby will be transformed by renowned set designers 3DX, into a magnificent royal palace with towering pillars of red and gold.

Creating Gerry Kelly’s “Le Cirque Royale” cake will be non-other than, the internationally renowned and award winning dynamic duo, Carolina Montoya and Luis Fernando Puga of Unique Designer’s Cakes. Their edible scale creations have been featured in publications across the globe and have attracted many celebrity clientele.

Spearheading the entertainment for the evening will be Choreographer, Pamela Cannellas from Hot Jam Entertainment, with a bevy of performers and stage shows throughout the evening. Spinning in the grand lobby will be DJ NYX playing open format and top 40 and DJ Patrick Mohr in Kitchen 305.

A Former Couture Fashion designer, Kelly has played a significant role in placing South Beach and Miami, on the world’s nightlife map and has been credited for opening some of the most incredible hotspots in the Southern United States. Venues include, Sean Penn’s Bash, Shadow Lounge, Level, Karu & Y and The Fifth, to mention a few. He is hailed as a Miami’s Nightlife Guru and as the Associated Press very eloquently described him, “Gerry Kelly is to Nightlife what the Queen of England is to Royalty. ” His events and productions have attracted the “Who’s Who” of the Celebrity A-List, as well as international renowned personalities, such as Former President Clinton, Sean Combs a.k.a P. Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Angelica Houston, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Russell Simmons, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Attorney General Janet Reno, Lauren Hutton, Faye Dunaway, Paris Hilton, Lenox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Ana Nicole Smith, Enrique Iglesias, Carlos Ponce, Sonya Braga, Nelly Furtado, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Ivana and Ivanka Trump and many more!

For guests that would like to dine before the celebration, KITCHEN 305 has created a special Surf & Turf dinner for $35 per person beginning at 7:00 p.m., which includes one Maine Lobster tail and a filet mignon steak, along with delicious potatoes and roasted tomatoes. Kitchen 305 will also have bottles special throughout the evening, including Absolut Vodka bottles for $150 (++) and Premium Bottles including Grey Goose, Black Label, Patron and more for $175 (++). For dining or table reservations please call 305.749.2110. The official celebration begins with Red Carpet arrivals at 10:00 p.m. followed by a Cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception until 11:00 p.m.

Switchboard’s Caribbean Street Fair 7/19/14

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Switchboard’s Caribbean Street Fair
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 12:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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Duval Street,
Key West, Florida 33030
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Join Us for Switchboard’s Caribbean Street Fair on July 19, 2014.
Celebrate Key West’s Annual Hemingway Days at the Caribbean Street Fair on Duval Street! Starting at noon, Key West transforms back to “Papa’s Town,” Florida’s talented artisans and food vendors will display their works. Proceeds from this fair directly support Switchboard 2-1-1 Helpline of the Keys, a non-profit that serves Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties in crisis intervention and informational referral services. To purchase a booth, or for more questions, contact Mary Lou Hoover (305) 292-8445 or email mhoover@switchboardmiami.org

Local Heroes: Spotlight, Good Hope Equestrian Training Center

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Redland, Florida, is an agricultural area in metropolitan Miami. Redland is home to farmland, botanical gardens and bird sanctuaries. Not only is Redland a beautiful place to visit, but it is also a place for healing.

Horses for Heroes is a program which uses horse therapy to help soldiers readjust to regular life after returning from war. Good Hope Equestrian Training Center is a bucolic setting where over 400 disabled children, youth and adults can find independence while working with horses. Good Hope owns 20 acres of land in the Redlands. They have two riding areas, a sensory horse trail, an outdoor picnic area and a clubhouse.  The clubhouse is accessible to anyone with a disability. Redland has five PATH certified riding instructors and 14 program assistants all who have a combined total of over 85 years working in therapeutic horse back riding.

Redland offers a variety of programs. With individual and group sessions, there is something for everyone. Each session varies so that each person can get the best experience possible based on his or her disability. Redland strives to give participants a healthy outlet to share their common love of horses with others, while also awakening their senses and healing.

Here are some of the four-legged heroes themselves:

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For more information, check out, Good Hope Equestrian Center, located at, 22155 SW 147th Ave

Miami, Florida 33170 and give them a call at (305) 258-2838

Like what you see? Donate here!

Who would you like to see as next weeks #LocalHero ? Tweet us at @Loop305 with the hash tag #LocalHero and tell us who you think is making a positive impact on Miami!

 

-Samantha Wagner

 

Contemporary Art Projects USA Pop Up Gallery at SeaFair during Downtown Miami First Friday Art Night 6/6/14

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Contemporary Art Projects USA Pop Up Gallery at SeaFair during Downtown Miami First Friday Art Night
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SeaFair MegaYacht
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
Free Entry

Headquartered in Miami, Contemporary Art Projects, USA, is dedicated to nurturing new contemporary art by providing exhibition opportunities and resources for emerging artists and curators. Our mission is to promote art appreciation within the international community, to inspire and assist with the process of art collection, and to generate resources that support artists’ creative endeavors. Through art awareness, artist promotion and art procurement.
RSVP at info@contemporaryartprojectsusa.com

Join Contemporary Art Projects USA at the SeaFair to Support Life Is Art during the Downtown First Friday Art Night!

Passion Flowers - 16Purchase an Anabel Rub-Peicher mini edition of her flower sculptures and Contemporary Art Projects USA will donate a portion of the proceeds to Life Is Art! This is a beautiful and affordable piece of art that will brighten any home while supporting the arts and community here in Miami. Contemporary Art Projects USA has generously offered to donate a portion of each sale to Life Is Art. Come out on Friday, June 6th for the Downtown Miami First Friday Art Night and enjoy an evening of the arts on the spectacular SeaFair MegaYacht while you pick up your very own Anabel Rub-Peicher art sculpture.

Free Montadito Day 6/7/14

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“Free Montadito Day!”
Saturday, 06/07/2014 – 11:00 am – 12:00 am
The Fountains Mall Plantation
801 S University Dr,
Plantation, Florida 33324
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Cost:

100 Montaditos Plantation is giving away TWO FREE Montaditos to all customers that come into the restaurant! This Saturday, June 7, stop into the Fountains Mall location to enjoy delicious Spanish cuisine and your choice of two free sandwiches! We will be open from 11am – 12am at 801 S University Drive.

Photograghs of Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Networker at La Gazzeta on 6/4/14

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Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce networker at  La Gazzeta on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.  The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chili,  Doral, Downtown Miami & Brick, Ecuador,  Junior Chamber International,  Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Mercosur,  Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, Sweetwater and Brickell Rotary Club celebrating yet another successful MultiChamber of Commerce event.

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ESPN Deportes | 2014 FIFA World Cup Cultural Experience 6/17/14

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ESPN Deportes | 2014 FIFA World Cup Cultural Experience
Tuesday, 06/17/2014 – 06/17/2014 04:00 pm – 07:30 pm
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285 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost:

ESPN Deportes Invites You to a Complete 2014 FIFA World Cup Cultural Experience At the Coral Gables Museum

ESPN Deportes will convert the Coral Gables Museum, in the heart of the City Beautiful, into the best, most unique and complete soccer viewing experience for the 2014 FIFA World Cup anticipated matchup between Brazil and Mexico on June 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET . FREE ADMISSION.

ESPN Deportes is sponsoring the June 17 match event featuring ESPN talent, music, Leblon Caipirinha bars, Marcos Brazilian BBQ and more – including the 12 Stadiums 12 Cities exhibit, foosball and FIFA 2014. FREE ADMISSION!

The viewing celebration will feature a 9’ x 16’ LED screen, ESPN talent, Cachaça specialty cocktails, Brazilian BBQ, foosball and an original exhibition: 12 Stadiums │ 12 Cities: Brazil 2014 World Soccer Destination, which profiles the 12 cities and stadiums that will host the games and represent Brazil in the eyes of the world during the World Cup.

Curated by Brazilian architect and designer, Adriana Sabino, the exhibit will be presented in the Museum’s spacious Fewell Gallery.

WHEN: June 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET

WHERE: Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

ESPN Deportes | 2014 FIFA World Cup Cultural Experience 6/12/14

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ESPN Deportes | 2014 FIFA World Cup Cultural Experience
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 03:00 pm – 06:30 pm
espn-inviteCoral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

ESPN Deportes Invites You to a Complete 2014 FIFA World Cup Cultural Experience At the Coral Gables Museum

ESPN Deportes will convert the Coral Gables Museum, in the heart of the City Beautiful, into the best, most unique and complete soccer viewing experience for the 2014 FIFA World Cup anticipated matchup between Brazil and Mexico on June 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET . FREE ADMISSION.

ESPN Deportes is sponsoring the June 17 match event featuring ESPN talent, music, Leblon Caipirinha bars, Marcos Brazilian BBQ and more – including the 12 Stadiums 12 Cities exhibit, foosball and FIFA 2014. FREE ADMISSION!

The viewing celebration will feature a 9’ x 16’ LED screen, ESPN talent, Cachaça specialty cocktails, Brazilian BBQ, foosball and an original exhibition: 12 Stadiums │ 12 Cities: Brazil 2014 World Soccer Destination, which profiles the 12 cities and stadiums that will host the games and represent Brazil in the eyes of the world during the World Cup.

Curated by Brazilian architect and designer, Adriana Sabino, the exhibit will be presented in the Museum’s spacious Fewell Gallery.

SUSHISAMBA World Cup Kickoff 6/12/14

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SUSHISAMBA World Cup Kickoff
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 06/12/2014 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
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180 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost:

SUSHISAMBA is celebrating World Cup by bringing the action from Brazil to Miami Beach and Coral Gables for ‘SUSHISAMBA MUNDIAL 2014!’ Kickoff in true SUSHISAMBA style with samba dancers and prizes on Thursday, June 12 during the opening game—Brazil versus Croatia. Guests will enjoy a special menu and limited edition cocktails representing the national teams competing in Mundial throughout the season, and the chance to win a getaway to Rio de Janeiro for Carnaval 2015!

OneUnited Bank Announces Free Smart Money Summer School Workshops For Improved Financial Literacy 6/14/14, 7/12/14, 8/12/14, 8/26/14

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OneUnited Bank Announces Free Smart Money Summer School Workshops For Improved Financial Literacy
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 08/26/2014 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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3275 NW 79th Street,
Miami, Florida 33147
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

OneUnited Bank announces a series of free and open-to-the-public consumer finance summer workshops at various bank branches June 14 – August 26, 2014. The workshops will focus on consumer banking issues such as how to build or rebuild credit, credit reports and information about how lenders make credit decisions. The two-hour workshops will be presented by OneUnited Bank managers and are part of OneUnited Bank’s continuing effort to improve financial literacy.

Dates and Times:
June 14 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
July 12 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
August 12 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
August 26 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Have-Nots presents Miami’s Freddy Stebbins 6/6/14

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Have-Nots presents Miami’s Freddy Stebbins
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 09:30 pm – 11:00 pm
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1700 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: 10

In his dynamic one man show “Miami, Don’t Feed the Natives” Miami’s uber-talented comedian/actor FREDDY STEBBINS, brings seven of his best native personas to life onstage. Sharing their lives, eccentricities, problems, laughs, music and uniquely Miami opinions, Stebbins gives us a comical glimpse at the new type of Natives that call Miami home in the 21st century. From an overenthusiastic divorced Latina diva in Hialeah, to a 93 yr old retired Jewish Stand up-comic, a gregarious yet overbearing anti-Castro Middle aged Cuban Exile, a sexually repressed Anti-immigrant cracker “preacher”, a young pirate radio DJ from Trinidad in Overtown, or perhaps a seance with legendary Puerto Rican astrologer “Walter Mercato” – Freddy Stebbins brings these and other uniquely “305” personalities to life. Coupled with interviews and videos featuring the truly bizarre yet funny oddities of this “jungle” he calls Miami.

Grand Opening of Yellowfin Realty & cmYk Interior Design & Gallery 6/6/14

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Grand Opening of Yellowfin Realty & cmYk Interior Design & Gallery
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 06/06/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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350 NE 24th Street Suite 104,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

MIAMI, FL – June 1, 2014 – Yellowfin Realty Miami is comprised of a team of Realty & Design Professionals dedicated to the Real Estate and Interior Design Community. Leading the Yellowfin Realty Agents is Ms. Shalimar Santiago, and heading the Art Gallery & Interior Design is Ms. Charlotte Oedekoven. Santiago and her team focus and specialize in all areas of Residential, Commercial, & Income Producing Real Estate. Oedevkohen and her team are comprised of artists, art curators, and interior designers. Established in 2009, Top Producing Agent Susie Tate Morris of Tampa, FL that has over 24 years of experience, and is spearheading the Miami market with their all-in-one concept to cater to the exponential evolutionary expansion founded Yellowfin Realty this city is craving.

The Yellowfin fish inspired the Yellowfin brand and name, which is the strongest fish in the sea. Yellowfin Realty Miami has developed a strong, determined and aggressive culture in Real Estate Sales that will navigate their clients in any direction they want to go in Real Estate. Their office is located in Edgewater Miami, off Biscayne Blvd. parallel to the Sea. cmYk Gallery provides clients the opportunity to curate their homes with vibrant art at their fingertips, along with creating an interior design and layout for a recently purchased home or commercial property. Yellowfin Realty and cmYk Gallery focus on the following areas:

• Residential, Commercial, New Construction, Income Producing Properties, Mortgages, Rentals, Short Term Rentals, Full-Concierge Services, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Custom Art, Art Curators and Art Collecting.

Join the Miami Real Estate, Art & Design Movement: Find it, Fix it, Furnish it, Live it, Love it, List it this Friday June 6, 2014 at 7:00PM Opening Reception at 350 NE 24th St. Suite 104 Miami, FL 33137.

The Launch of “Yellow Fridays,” a monthly Networking Event for Miami Entrepreneur’s to explore opportunities in Real Estate, Art, & Design. Serving complimentary: Yellowfin Sushi Popper, Yellowtini Cocktail. A winner of the raffle will take home the Yellowfin Mermaid Painting. Guest will also be introduced to the Yellowfin Beach painting.

Opening with Sponsors and Special Guests below….
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City Theatre’s Summer Shorts 2014 6/12/14

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City Theatre’s Summer Shorts 2014
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07/07/2014 08:00 pm –
DCS4861-webAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $40 – $45

City Theatre and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County invite audiences to walk the red carpet into the 19th annual Summer Shorts Festival of the funniest short comedies in America. The 2014 Summer Shorts Festival will blend the best of live theatre with a touch of glamour and glitz to create a sleek Miami theatrical event like no other to be staged in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House) from June 12 – July 6.

The Carbonell Award-winning festival has become a nationally recognized event that puts audiences up close with a company of chameleon-like actors playing multiple characters in a series of ten short plays. Summer Shorts: America’s Short Play Festival has built its reputation on featuring the top short plays from the country’s best playwrights, with a 2014 line-up that boasts a new work from Obie Award-winning writer and producer Paul Rudnick (Jeffrey, Addams Family Values) entitled My Husband and the world premiere production of Shock and Awww by Emmy Award-winning writers and co-authors Deb Lacusta and Daniel Louis “Dan” Castellaneta, best known for their work on the animated television series “The Simpsons.”

The 2014 Summer Shorts Festival will also feature world premieres by award-winning playwrights Leslie Ayvazian, Steve Yockey, Holli Harms, Mira Gibson and Richard Dresser, as well as a regional premiere by John Minigan, and the South Florida return of The Scottish Play by New World School of the Arts graduate Theo Reyna.

The 2014 Summer Shorts Festival ten play line-up includes:
The Click by Leslie Ayvazian, World Premiere
Halftime by Richard Dresser, World Premiere
It’s The Jews by John Minigan, Southeastern Premiere
Joshua Consumed an Unfortunate Pear by Steve Yockey, World Premiere
Make John Patrick Shanley Go Home by Holli Harms, World Premiere
My Husband by Paul Rudnick
Old Flame by Mira Gibson, World Premiere
Shock and Awww by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, World Premiere
Tornado by Arlitia Jones, World Premiere
The Scottish Play by Theo Reyna

2014 Summer Shorts Festival
Directed by City Theatre Producing Artistic Director John Manzelli, Margaret M. Ledford, Mcley Lafrance, Ricky J. Martinez and Paul Tei

Starring: Irene Adjan, Elizabeth Dimon, Tom Wahl, David Perez-Ribada, Niki Fridh, Mcley Lafrance and Mary Sansone

Designers: Jodi Dellaventura (Scenic), Matt Corey (Sound), Preston Bircher (Lighting) and Ellis Tillman (Costumes)

City Theatre’s venerable short-play festival returns to its home for the past 7 years, the Arsht Center’s Carnival Studio Theater, whose stage has just been named the Susan Westfall Playwrights Stage, in honor of City Theatre’s Literary Director and Co-Founder.

Tickets are $40 and $45, and are now on sale to the general public. The 2014 Summer Shorts Festival will open on Thursday, June 12 and play through July 6, 2014. Evening performances will be held Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with afternoon matinees on Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased through the Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org. Groups of ten or more call (786) 468-2326 or email groups@arshtcenter.org for special discounts.

Photographs of La Tagliatella by Mr Q 305

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La Tagiatella…by the time you finish reading the name, as you enter through the glass doors, you have already stepped a few centuries back in time into a beautiful northern Italian castle.
The decor is simply breathtaking. Nothing has been overlooked in La Tagliatella’s rococo inspired interior. There is so much to see here that you could spend several days just discovering new details…
and then…there’s the food…
But before we get to that, keep in mind that La Tagliatella is part of a worldwide chain of more than one hundred and fifty restaurants. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that they must be doing something right…and that…of course…is the food…
The Handcrafted Meatballs, made with their own home-made sausage and beef, seasoned with garlic, oregano, parsley and Parmesan cheese were juicy and cooked to perfection. They came with spicy Napoletano and pesto rosse panna sauce.
The Arancini, which are risotto balls, filled with mozzarella cheese, breaded and deep fried to resemble small oranges (hence the name) were crisp with a light crunchy exterior. They were complemented with a spicy tomato sauce.
Mozzarella Carpaccio, consisted of imported Italian buffalo mozzarella sliced on top of crushed tomato with fresh anchovies, olive paste and fresh basil. Now for those of you who are staunch anti-anchovies militants, I would strongly advise to try this Carpaccio, the buffalo mozzarella’s soft, moist, somewhat granular, semi-elastic texture and its mild yet slightly sour taste combine to give the fresh anchovies a delicate, natural flavor which will take your eating experience into the fifth taste (beyond salty, sweet, sour and bitter), the one called “umami”. Try it, you won’t regret it.
Now, in a place called “the noodle” you know the pasta is going to be outstanding. The Pappardelle with Parmigiano and Truffle which are wide egg noodles, sautéed with truffle sauce, Parmesan cheese, topped with fried egg and black caviar did not dissapoint.
Branzino alla Mugnaia is Mediterranean sea bass, cooked with a lemon butter asparagus sauce. Served with roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus and arugula salad. This sea bass had a perfect flaky, buttery texture and a delicate well seasoned taste.
To finish an incredible meal, the Bocconcino, a fresh cheese cake with custard and the Tre Bombe al Cioccolato, a trio of chocolate and hazelnut semifreddo with chocolate sauce, were the perfect sonata.
La Tagliatella
301 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(786) 464-0516
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Public Art Wednesday: Juan Fernández Rivera

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Don’t miss your chance to check out Puerto-Rican artist, Juan Fernández Rivera, more commonly known as, Jufe. Jufe will be hosting his art exhibition, “Newspeak,” at the YoAmo305 gallery in Wynwood. “Newspeak,” is a series that will explore the language that is redefining how we communicate, also known as Emoji’s.

Jufe attended the School of Architecture of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. It was there where Jufe developed his skills for space and his perception and form. Through designing, Jufe gravitated towards continuous traces and line forms. These two elements have impacted his artistic style in his more previous works.

Jufe has always had a passion for public art and sees abandoned surroundings as an opportunity to create something beautiful. Jufe worked with a street art group called La Pandilla, which secured him a place, not only the US street art scene, but the Latin American art scene as well.

More recently Jufe’s artistic style has developed into a refined form of intricate tracing, wire framing and pointillism. Jufe uses a combination of different painting surfaces and acrylics to give his artwork immense quality and depth. Jufe is one of the best plastic artists in Puerto Rico of his generation and continues to grow and expand his work.

Head to the YoAmo305 Gallery located at, 2311 NW 2nd Ave, Miami FL, 33127, every week day (except for Tuesday) from 1-4pm to check out Jufe’s exhibition until June 14th!

Tell us who your favorite artist is on Twitter at @Loop305 with the #PublicArtWednesday

 

-Samantha Wagner

Downtown Miami Gallery Night- Second Edition 6/6/14

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Downtown Miami Gallery Night- Second Edition
June 6th, 2014, Opening Reception 4-8 pm
official_miami_art_walk_final_062014The Historic Lobby
200 SE 1st. St., Building
(a lobby displaying exquisite architecture from the 1960s)
Ultra Smile Dentistry
168 SE 1st St. Unit 1B
Historic Huntington Building
Historic Ingraham Building
25 SE 2nd. Ave.
(a lobby displaying exquisite neoclassical architecture)
Carole’s Restaurant and Gelato-Go at 360 SE 1St St.
Downtown Miami, FL

R.S.V.P. by June 4th 2014 to 305-416-6868

On Friday, June 6th, 2014 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, internationally acclaimed South Florida artists and designers will present their work in the form of a pop-up gallery in Downtown’s Historic District, marking the Second Downtown Miami Gallery Night.

The lobbies will have art featured by artists and atisana: Chy Tea, Gary Fonseca, Nzingah, Kelan Putbrese, Drew Smith, Amauri Torezan and Go Shopping to name a few. Among the art will be music by LGEM Duo (on flute and guitar) and Leo Casino on sax, and tasteful lite bites provided by Lee’s Sushi, La Granja, Garden Juice, DeSole Metro Pizza Bar and Gelato-Go.

This is an initiative by the innovative cultural tour operator, The Urban Tour Host, which features over 40 styles of tours of South Florida, including the renowned Urban Arts & Mural Tour.

David Brown, founder and president of The Urban Tour Host, believes Downtown Miami Gallery Night will connect art with residents and businesses throughout the year and for years to come.

“Downtown Miami remains the historical and architectural jewel of Miami-Dade County. Downtown Miami Gallery Night will showcase this marvelous quarter” – Paul George, PhD.

About the Organizer:
The Urban Tour Host is an innovative cultural tour operator and purveyor of special events best known for “Miami’s Cultural Community Tours”, since 2003 offering over 50 styles of customized tours of South Florida- including a Downtown Miami Interactive Walking Tour. The Urban Tour Host also presents “The Downtown Miami Gallery Night”. The very successful first edition took place in the beautiful lobby of the Downtown Miami Ocean Bank on April, 2013. The Seventh Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival and Boat Parade will feature Asia and the Middle East this year and take place on Nov 15, 2014.

Sponsors Include: South Florida Parking Association, Fons Inc.-Architects, Ultra Smile Dentistry
Smoke Shop, Hamsa , Integra, 200 SE 1st Street Building, Ingraham Building,
Go Shopping, Life is Art and Zipcar.

Media Sponsors include: Soul of Miami, South Florida Nights, Miami DDA and www.DowntownMiami.com
Other Collaborating Venues around Downtown Miami include: Seafair, Artisan Lounge, McCormick Place and Nina Torres Gallery

The downtown FULL MOON party 3-year Anniversary Party 6/13/14

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The “downtown FULL MOON party”… 3-year Anniversary Party
Friday, 06/13/2014 – 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
DFMP-June-flyer-front-final-1000pxTSL Lounge
167 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $5 – $15

Don’t call it a Trilogy… It’s just the beginning! The “downtown FULL MOON party” will be celebrating its 3rd year on Friday, June 13th (Boooo!) in a very grandiose fashion with a Cirque De Lune Event, packed with an array of dazzling performances. Mark your calendar and make sure not to miss this incredible Lunar Locomotion!

Cirque De Lune
A Dazzling Mix Of Circus Arts and Performances

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

Door Admission: $5 before 10p; $10 before midnight; $15 after
Note: Pre-sold Tickets are available at: www.dfullmoonparty.com at discounted prices and also a free drink with each purchased ticket…
21+ Only Event

Featuring:
The Gallactic Effect
Y Diz (Of Telekinetic Walrus)
Dj Stingray
Subsqwad (TBC)
Bli Bi Gore Eric
Anthony Bacchus
And Much More Performers To Be Announced

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

Suggested Dresscode: (Very Important) Creative Circus Attire… Get Creative

Don’t Forget To Tell Your Friends… They Will Thank You For It
Next Event – Our Closing Party
Friday, July 11

The Indigenous: Fashion, Food, Music, Art, Culture 6/28/14

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The Indigenous: Fashion, Food, Music, Art, CULTURE
Saturday, 06/28/2014 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
african-healer-new-color-connie-valascoHamilton On The Bay
555 NE 34th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 (register online ONLY)

Go Green Fashionista presents…..

THE INDIGENOUS: Fashion, Food, Art, Music, CULTURE

Saturday, June 28th, 2014 will be an evening of embracing and unifying culture and diversity; An expressive celebration of the worlds hidden and most ancient roots, cultures, and languages. Go Green Fashionista will be sharing the wisdom of aboriginal people and tribes; highlighting art, music, food and fashion. The mission is for guests to be inspired while receiving knowledge of The Indigenous.

A fashion show will take place highlighting styles from Australia, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Native America and more. Guests will also experience unique sounds of live music, cultured performance influences, various tribal art exhibitors, and explore some of the exotic recipes and cuisines from across the globe. This will be an evening of embracing world peace and love by coming together and experiencing the beauty of the diverse ethnicity’s of the planet.

Semang (Bateq) tribe woman of Malaysia and her childTribes of Himachal

WE are creating this global awareness that is for cultural acceptance, peace, restoring and healing the planet beginning from the root, our heart. A movement which brings our world into alignment for harmony, restoring dignity for humanity and all we share this gorgeous planet with. This is to harvest and crystallize a much larger concept of humanity healing which is determined by YOU. Your new perceptions of world culture can help bridge the gaps between cultural separation. It starts from knowledge to wisdom, aiming for peace to the world and uniting the power of people.

All attendees will have the chance to vibe out to sultry, artistic and soulful sounds of the musical duo”Amani”, while supporting lead singer and Author, Leyah Salfina, as she launches her new book “My Sister’s Keeper” through her Book 4 A Book Foundation. We welcome you to enjoy an evening of performances celebrating the ‘rebirth’ of traditional folkloric arts thru the progressive fusion of today’s most cutting edge interdisciplinary artists…designers…entertainers… live musicians…spoken word, visual artists, dance and drum. Come witness original…redefined.

Hamilton on the Bay

555 NE 34th Street (8th Floor), Miami, FL. 33137

Limited Space Available for 100 Guests

Tickets: $15.00 (ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY): theindigenous.ezevent.com

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DreamAwake Records presents Moonshine Sessions at Cocktail Collection 6/4/14

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DreamAwake Records presents Moonshine Sessions at Cocktail Collection
Wednesday, 06/04/2014 – 09:00 pm –
Moonshine-Sessions-Flyer-1Cocktail Collection (upstairs at Tobacco Road)
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Listen to the best deep house tunes in Miami while sipping hand-crafted cocktails at Al Capone’s old watering hole. $6 drink specials all night.

Batch invites you to watch World Cup 6/12/14

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Batch invites you to watch World Cup
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 05:00 pm –
Soccer-Cup-Table-Tent-6.3-2pmBatch Gastropub
30 SW 12 ST,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

Brickell’s new favorite gastro pub is gearing up for The World Cup with some specials you don’t want to miss out on. Put on your jersey, grab your friends and head to Batch to watch the games on one of their 17 TVs and grab a $20 bucket of Coors Light or Heineken to sip on during the game. If beer isn’t your drink of choice, try a delicious Bacardi Guava Batchjito cocktail for $8 instead.
When the munchies hit grab 3 mouth-watering empanadas, arepas or a basket of fish & chips for $12! All the games will be played with a specific section of Batch reserved for each game with audio. Come root on your team! Visit the Batch website to reserve your fan section of choice.

White Hot Part Charity Fundraiser 6/5/14

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White Hot Part Charity Fundraiser
Thursday, 06/05/2014 – 07:00 pm –
battierflyer51Batch Gastropub
30 SW 12 ST,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $5 – $20

Our Miami Heat is in The NBA Finals for the fourth year in a row and what better way to watch the big game than at Batch while supporting a local charity! The Battier Take Charge Foundation teamed up with Batch Gastropub to host a “WHITE HOT CHARITY FUNDRAISER”, a raffle event curated by Batch with prizes such as a signed basketball, local Miami Heat inspired art, limited edition Miami Heat jerseys and Heat Batch shirts. Tickets range from $5-$20; guest who purchase a ticket will receive a complimentary drink or Batch Heat shirt ranging on the ticket purchase.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to the foundation! Fundraiser starts at 7pm
and all winners will be announced after the game. Come out to cheer on your team and give back to Shane Battier’s, The Battier Take Charge Foundation, at the same time!

Experience the Ultimate Celebrity Treatment 6/16/14

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Experience the Ultimate Celebrity Treatment
Monday, 06/16/2014 – 06/16/2014 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Elite health Center
1666 Kennedy Causeway Suite 703,
Aventura, Florida 33160
Webpage Link
Cost:

Learn about how managing your hormones is the key to staying young! Join us for champagne and hors d’oeuvres at the Elite Health Center located at

18205 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2222
Aventura, FL 33160

The Playground Party 6/7/14

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The Playground Party
Saturday, 06/07/2014 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $15.00

Future Matters invites you to their first annual summer kick-off party! Party like you’re 8 again with too much cake, face painting, games, prizes and more–minus the creepy clowns. And since we’re not actually 8, free drinks are included!

Future Matters is a young professionals’ organization founded to spread the word about Centro Mater, a 45-year-old nonprofit organization based in South Florida, that strives to aid economically disadvantaged families by providing quality childcare and education services.

Fathers Day Brunch 6/15/14

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Fathers Day Brunch
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
15th-and-Vine-215th and Vine Kitchen and Bar
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

Treat dad to a gourmet brunch at 15th & Vine Kitchen and Bar featuring a vibrant culinary experience overlooking Biscayne Bay. The sleek new restaurant at Viceroy Miami invites dads to enjoy an a la carte menu of traditional breakfast favorites in addition to an array of chef specialties.

Highlights include blueberry lemon pancakes; spicy black beans ranchero; three flatbread options; as well as sandwiches, salads and healthy options. Also enjoy unlimited mimosas or Bloody Mary’s for $15.

Nikki at Night and Pearl Sundays 6/8/14

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Nikki at Night and Pearl Sundays
Sunday, 06/08/2014 – 07:00 pm – 05:00 am
nikkiatnight-06-08-2014-instaNikki Beach
One Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

*** NIKKI AT NIGHT & PEARL ***
EVERY SUNDAY
On DAVID GARAY’s VIP list: Complimentary Admission until 12am, reduced after

Sounds by:

PAUL E

FELIPE KAVAL

KID NEMESIS

INFO & RSVP

Call/Txt 786-985-3520

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NIKKI BEACH

One Ocean Drive, MIAMI BEACH, FL

Venue Description:

Located right on the sand of 1st and Ocean, Nikki Beach Miami has become a landmark for the ultimate parties, celebrations, and entertainment in Miami South Beach. Known internationally as the “Sexiest Place on Earth,” Nikki Beach Miami lives up to it’s reputation as a party playground for jet-setters, celebrities, VIP’s, guests and visitors alike.

A day at Nikki Beach Miami can be as relaxing or wild as one wishes, with large white linen chaises and low plush beds scattered across the beachfront property for prime sunbathing and socializing. Raised opium beds are nestled between palm trees are perfect for some private lounging, and oversized trademark teepees add to the charm and character of Nikki Beach. Outdoor showers are available if the South Beach Miami sun gets too hot, and a quick stroll down the sandy pathway opens up to the refreshing ocean waves of Miami.

Summer Kick Off Party this Friday at Penthouse 50 Fifty Ultra Lounge 6/6/14

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Summer Kick Off Party this Friday at Penthouse 50 Fifty Ultra Lounge
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
06_06_14_Summer_Kickoff_Party1Fifty Ultra Lounge
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free

*** PENTHOUSE 50 ***
SUMMER KICK OFF PARTY
On DAVID GARAY’s VIP list: Complimentary Admission for Gentlemen until 12am

LADIES UNTIL 12:30am
Dress to Impress
Sounds by:

DJ LUCCIO (House – Sky Patio)

ICE COLD

AVISTRA

NIKOLAS (Open Format – Main Room)

JAVI C

MIKEY

INFO & RSVP

Call/Txt 786-985-3520

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FIFTY – BRICKELL

485 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL

(50th Floor VICEROY HOTEL)

Venue Description:

Fifty stories up, FIFTY reigns as Icon Brickell’s most exclusive lookout point: a spectacular, Asian-inflected private pool and lounge atop the hotel tower. Open Thursday through Saturday evenings, FIFTY is the ultimate downtown gathering spot for locals and guests alike to enjoy cocktails before or after dinner at Viceroy Miami’s spectacular restaurant, Eos, or as a prelude to a night on the town. Late night, the rooftop lounge plays host to an international who’s who, featuring a rotating roster of some of Miami’s top DJs and an ambiance that’s chic, sexy and quintessentially Miami.
FIFTY’s stunning interiors are layered with grained marbles and woods, Japanese woodblock-inspired prints and plants, with salt air and fresh floral blossoms scenting the sky-high atmosphere. From nearly every angle, the boundless view of Biscayne Bay below underlines FIFTY’s unparalleled perspective atop Viceroy Miami.

Cuba Skate Art on Deck 6/7/14

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Cuba Skate Art on Deck
Saturday, 06/07/2014 – 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
Cuba-SkateWYN 317 Gallery
167 NW 25 Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Jorge-Miguel Rodriguez will be hosting a unique art exhibition to benefit the DC-based organization Cuba Skate. The gallery will feature custom, hand-painted skate decks, all of them up for silent auction. Over 50 artists from D.C., Los Angeles, Miami and New York, along with a few creatives from Latin America, have contributed more than 50 decks with their own taste of Cuban flavor. All Proceeds raised will go towards Building the First Skate Park in Havana Cuba.

News: University of Miami Selects New Director for the Lowe Art Museum

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University of Miami Selects New Director for the Lowe Art Museum

Jill Deupi HeadshotThe University of Miami has appointed Dr. Jill Deupi, who currently serves as director and chief curator of University Museums at Fairfield University, as the new director of the Lowe Art Museum.

“I am honored to have been selected to lead the Lowe Art Museum as it embarks on an exciting new chapter in its rich and storied history,” Deupi said. “The museum is perfectly poised to catapult itself to the next level, building upon its tremendous resources and past successes while embracing 21st century museum practice, contemporary art and culture, and new education modalities – above all, participatory learning.”

Deupi credits the Lowe’s solid foundation and Miami’s effervescent arts scene for her decision to join UM, beginning August 11. One of her goals for the museum is “to connect its remarkable collections to the contemporary art world and current cultural trends.” She hopes to accomplish this partly with enhanced public accessibility to the Lowe’s holdings via an online, user-friendly database.

“We selected Dr. Jill Deupi as the new director of the Lowe after an extensive search,” said UM College of Arts & Sciences Dean Leonidas Bachas. “Her distinguished museum experience and academic background in art and art history, as well as her enthusiasm to involve our students in experiential learning are a perfect combination for the Lowe to expand its reach as a didactic resource for the university and local community.”

In addition to her leadership roles at the University Museums at Fairfield University, Deupi has also served as an assistant professor of art history since 2008. Under Deupi’s leadership as founding director, the Bellarmine Museum of Art has welcomed thousands of visitors since it opened to the public in late 2010. Deupi has curated close to 20 temporary exhibitions at the Bellarmine and at Fairfield’s Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery, which she has also directed since 2013.

Opened in 1952, the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum is Miami-Dade County’s oldest and only comprehensive visual arts institution, featuring the region’s most diverse collection of world art. The Lowe’s distinguished permanent collection spans 5,000 years of western and non-western art history, highlights of which can be seen in the museum’s nine galleries. Brian Dursum, director of the Lowe Art Museum since 1990, announced his retirement in September 2013.

Part of the UM College of Arts & Sciences, the Lowe also mounts distinguished temporary exhibitions throughout the year, accompanied by an array of complementary programming. With its mission to serve the University of Miami, greater South Florida communities and national and international visitors as a teaching and exhibiting resource, the Lowe Art Museum presents a unique art experience, with broad-based collections and one-of-a-kind works of art.

A fellow of the American Academy in Rome, Deupi wrote her doctoral dissertation on art and cultural politics in 18th century Naples. Her prior museum experience includes work at the Royal Academy of Arts, London; the Art Institute of Chicago, the Snite Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame, Indiana; the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; and the Wallace Collection, London. Although her area of scholarly expertise is 18th century European art, neoclassicism, and museology, Deupi possesses an impressive breadth of art historical knowledge: she has curated exhibitions devoted to 20th and 21st century photography; mid-century American painting; contemporary sculpture; ancient Chinese funerary sculpture; 20th century portraiture; and 20th century Venetian glass (among others).

Highlights from Deupi’s programming achievements include the establishment of a distinguished lecture series in the visual arts, funded by the Robert Lehman Foundation; the implementation of a successful Family Day program at the Bellarmine Museum; and the development of a broad range of programming in arts education and engagement, including a cultural tours abroad program. She also worked tirelessly to secure significant external support from a range of donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.

Deupi received her B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and her J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law, graduating summa cum laude. She holds both an M.A. and a Ph.D. in art history from the University of London’s Birkbeck College and the University of Virginia, respectively. She serves as a board member of the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) and co-chair of the New England Museums Association (NEMA)’s Academic Professional Affinity Group. She also sits on the steering committee of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County’s Executive Directors Network and is a member of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC), the College Art Association (CAA), and the International Council of Museums (ICOM). Deupi has juried a number of art competitions and exhibitions and has served as an external reviewer for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). She is the author of numerous exhibition publications, as well as the author of “The Antique Legacy from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment” (A Companion to Greek Art, Blackwell Publishing, 2012).

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Father’s Day “Man’s Man” Giveaway

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Father's Day Giveaway

Father’s Day is right around the corner and we want to celebrate the Man’s Man. So Chat Chow teamed up with Mandarine Napoléon for an Old Fashioned Gift Pack which includes a bottle of Mandarine Napoléon (750ml), a bottle of Wild Turkey Rye (750 ml), Stirrings Simple Syrup (12 oz), Angostura Bitters (4 oz), Cocktail Stirrer, Boston Shaker Set, Two Rocks Glasses and yes, even the citrus. And if that wasn’t enough, we are also throwing in a “Hot Shave Service” from our favorite barbershop, Junior & Hatter. All you have to do is follow/like us and our awesome buddies below and enter to win. Good Luck and cheers to fathers everywhere.

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Doodle and Meet New People 6/7/14

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Doodle and Meet New People
udoodleSaturday, 6.7.14, 4:30 – 6 PM
The Art Place Wynwood, Wynwood Cafe
450 NW 27th Street
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP on Meetup

Every First Saturday, Doodlers Unite.

Step out of your comfort zone. Connect with people face-to-face. Get in touch with your creativity!

This month’s medium of choice is Markers! On your marks, get set, go and meet interesting people from across Miami!

4th of July Dinner Cruise 7/4/14

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4th of July Dinner Cruise
Friday, 07/04/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fireworks over BostonHyatt Hotel Dock
400 SE 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Adults $90.00, Children $42.00

This year the Independence Day Family Fireworks Cruise aboard the popular South Beach Lady Yacht this cruise will undoubtedly be an attraction that you can’t miss. Live DJ, Open bar, BBQ dinner, Dessert station.

Talk About it Tuesday: B.E.A.T. Bringing Education and Art Together

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B.E.A.T. is a nonprofit organization based in New York City that has created a space for urban youth to thrive and get involved in the community. B.E.A.T. was created to give the students who are overlooked or underprivileged a chance to participate in some awesome programs.  B.E.A.T. currently offers three programs for students, Beat Rockers, Beat Breakers and Beat Makers.

Beat Rockers is a program created to teach the blind or visually impaired students how to beat box. Instructed by Taylor McFerrin and Chesney Snow, Beat Rockers was created to empower its students by not teaching them how to play an instrument, but teaching them how they themselves are the instruments. The second program called, Beat Breakers, directed by Ken Swift and Bboy WaAak1, is an after school Bboy/Bgirl program, which teaches students break dancing and the history of how it began. The third program called, Beat Makers is an after-school career development and music production program run on the iPad2 by instructor Michael Edwards, also known as DJ Dhundee. This program teaches students all aspects of what it takes to be a producer and teaches them that it takes hard work, professionalism and devotion to succeed in a career.

All programs at B.E.A.T. are free and all programs have been designed to inspire students by engaging them in challenging and exciting activities. B.E.A.T.’s mission is to help mold a new generation of leaders and creative thinkers who will not only inspire themselves, but also inspire the generations to come.

Check out B.E.A.T. here! 

Like B.E.A.T. ? Donate here to support the program! 

What do you think about the B.E.A.T. program? How do you think students in Miami could benefit from a program similar to this? Let us know on Twitter at @Loop305 with the hashtag #TalkAboutitTuesday

 

-Samantha Wagner

First Friday Downtown Art Walk Anniversary Celebration 6/6/14

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First Friday Downtown Art Walk Anniversary Celebration
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 06/06/2014 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
First-Friday-Art-Walk-JuneMcCormick Place Miami
111 sw 3 street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

McCormick Place Miami invites you to celebrate our Anniversary with participating in the First Friday Downtown Art Walks!

June marks one year since we began participating in the Arts & Culture appreciation night so this month’s event is packed with fun-filled Art & Culture activities!

Come by The Gallery curated by Elvira Aedo-Dago and view our ongoing exhibition:

“Wild Soul”
The Photography of
Mario Haberfeld
Wildlife Conservationist
Proceeds go to Projeto Onçafari

Ongoing Exhibition:
Maestro Rafael Soriano
Maestro Mario Ayerbe
Derek Wilson
Stephen Gamson
Lloyd Goradesky
Miguel Rodez
Marianna Fox
Michael Halley
Diego Durand Neuhaus
M.A.D
Antiques by Luciano Antiques

Enjoy Hors d’oeuvres By MG Events
Cocktails By Ron Barcelo USA
All Natural Coffee & Waffles By Mad Chiller
Interactive games & activities By Nestle Nesquik USA & Pretzel Crisps Pretzel Crisps
Performance Arts & Theater By the Mobile Micro Theater MMT
Original Dark Electro House Music By Phantasman
Quality Photography By Bing Studios
FINE ART STUDIOS open to the Public

-7TH FLOOR-
Eleazar Delgado Studio
Monique Lassooij Art
Aquarela Sabol ART

-3RD FLOOR-
Andrea Beloff
Kenneth Gee
George McClements
Phantasman

-2ND FLOOR-
FaceBodyArts Inc by Eva Marcela Avila
Sidney Cooper
Gustavo Gonzalez
Karen Kim
Lee Da Graca Pinto
Kelan Putbrese
Oscar Javier Hernández Durán
Photography by Salup
Sharon Rauvola
Natalie Nocera Sarabella

You and I are love art show 6/7/14

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You and I are love art show
Saturday, 06/07/2014 – 06/08/2014 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
unnamedThe Social Lubricant Lounge
167 NW 23rd Street,
miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: $5.00

You And I Are Love Monthly Art Show!
All Night Drink Specials —
Where can you get Buckets of 5 beers for 20$, 5$ quality cocktails in Miami on Saturday night?
Live Painting ALL night!

12 Local Miami Artists Will Be Exhibiting!
Davel (David Lavernia)
Ivette Cabrera
Alexander Perez
Stefanie Caro
Jose Rubio
Jessica Schnur
Shirley Cotrina
Andres Vera
Yosniel Zambrano
Garabato Arte
Diego Durand
Libni Lozano-Alonso

#timetogetlocal
#youandiarelove

Live Painters
Nate Dee
Teepop
Coinslot
Tatiana Suarez
Christopher Ian Macfarlane
Chy Tea
Aquarela JS
Steven Reyes (Keds)
James Brutus
Leah Guzman
Marvin Delgado

Music
META
Master Feathers
RocSol
Jedi Nemesis

Art Installations
Jackie Colome
Christopher Ian Macfarlane
Carlos Alejandro

Caribbean-American Heritage Month Kick-off Celebration: Lauderhill Steel Ensemble 6/5/14

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Caribbean-American Heritage Month Kick-off Celebration: Lauderhill Steel Ensemble
Thursday, 06/05/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
steelPérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

In honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month and a season at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) dedicated to Caribbean art, PAMM teams up with host Neki Mohan of Channel 10 News, Caribbean-American Heritage Florida, and The Rhythm Foundation. Celebrate Caribbean culture with PAMM’s “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World” exhibition and dance under the stars to a live performance by Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, who will present a preview of their upcoming Colors of the Caribbean Festival performance.

Free and open to the public. Free First Thursdays is made possible in part with support from Knight Foundation.

Sinister Miami 6/21/14

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Sinister Miami
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 06/21/2014 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
3.5"x4" Post Card TemplateEros Lounge Miami
8201 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33138
Facebook Link
Cost: 21+ $5 18-20 $10

Welcome the new era of darkness in subculture life. Come enjoy a night of underground sounds and dance with the devil all night long.

Resident DJ & Host:
DJ DeadHead (Cyberia/Legion/Black Blood)

Guest Dj’s:
Sandee Hell aka Dj Lady Anime
SIR Champa

Spinning the best in
EBM – Industrial – Electronica – Dark Wave – Cold Wave – Rhythmic Noise

21+ Free before 11, $5 after
18+ $10

Free secure parking
Outdoor patio
Pool table

Women who love women speed dating 6/18/14

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Women who love women speed dating
Wednesday, 06/18/2014 – 06/18/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
ladieslgbtdcEros Lounge Miami
8201 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33138
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $20 pre registration $30 at door

One Chance Entertainment and Date Curves
presents

“Women Who Love Women” speed dating mixer

15 chances to find love.

Meet single available women who love women in your area.
Social mixer starts at 6pm and main event at 7pm.

*Limited seating available*

Tickets Include *Dating up to 15 singles*

Ticket sales end June 15, 2014

This event will sell out!!!

This is an upscale speed dating mixer event. One Chance Entertainment & Dating curves facilitate the One Introduction that can change everything.

This event is for young professional women (ages 21+) who are looking for love.
follow our sponsors on Twitter (@datecurves) (@onechancent) @sandyjpoce)

Photographs of A Night at the SeaFair Yacht on 5/30/14

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A Night at the SeaFair Yacht on Friday, May 30, 2014.  Work of Art Gallery & Framing  presented a collection of contemporary art.   The collection showcased seven established artists: Armando Colls, Jorge Santos, Elger Aragundi, Jose Agustin, Gonzalez Grillo, Yasser Piña Peña, Arnold Miranda & Miakel Martinez.

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Higher Frequency 6/11/14

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Higher Frequency.
Wednesday, 06/11/2014 – 06/12/2014 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
higher-frequencyTreeTop Lounge
3490 William Avenue,
miami, Florida 33133
Facebook Link
Cost: free

​Starting June 11th and on the 11th of every month HIGHER FREQUENCY is a celebration of the eclectic, the spiritial and a musical oneness
With an eclectic mix of performances by individuals and groups artists, musicians and visionaries, will come together to celebrate and create with an eclectic mix of performances by individuals and groups from the local to international and performances that spand from contemporary to the sacred
JUNE 11TH
TREETOP LOUNGE 928 OCEAN DRIVE
8PM
DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
LIVE MUSIC

Wynwood Brewing Co. Starts Artist’s Showcase with Works by Ernesto Kunde 6/14/14

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Wynwood Brewing Co. Starts Artist’s Showcase with Works by Ernesto Kunde
THE VAGABONDSaturday, June 14, 2014 at 5 pm.
The WBCo. Tap Room
565 NW 24th Street
Wynwood Art District, Miami, FL

The Wynwood Brewing Company recently announced plans to start a rotating monthly Artist’s Showcase at its Tap Room. The WBCo. will feature solo-exhibitions of renowned local artists. The first show will be dedicated to the art of Ernesto Kunde and will open during the June Wynwood Art Walk.

Since it’s opening in September 2013, the Wynwood Brewing Company has been known for its support of the local art scene. Its Tap Room and brewery are a mini gallery of Miami’s best known street artists like TrekSix, CP1, Krave Art, Eva Ruiz, Kazilla, Ruben Ubiera, and Ernesto Kunde. The mural by Kunde, located above the Tap Room bar, is part of the artist’s “Miami Series” and shows the street sign of I-95 going towards Miami Beach. Continuing with the tradition already started with this mural, Ernesto will be showcasing paintings from the “Miami Series” on the WBCo’s Tap Room walls.

“My Miami series is inspired by the vibrant and unique Deco architecture and by the daily rhythms of the city. When I first moved to Miami 8 years ago, I saw changes coming rapidly. Many of the old buildings were being torn down or remodeled. My goal in this series has been to preserve a bit of history while at the same time offering tribute to this exciting city in which we live.” – Kunde explained.

The father and son team – Luis and “Pops” Brignoni – couldn’t be happier about starting this art series in the Tap Room.

“We envision a monthly show with renowned local artists in order to showcase and promote their work. Our vision for the Tap Room and the Brewery has always been to be an extension of the artistic atmosphere of the Wynwood Arts District. From our tap handles to our walls we are inspired everyday to create our beers like works of art.”

As part of the exhibition, the artists will be asked to create a WBCo “tap handle” that will be a signature art piece to be kept in the tap room. The idea is to create a collection of “Handmade in Miami” tap handles that could be later exhibited as a group.

On Saturday, June 14th the WBCo. will also tap a special cask in honor of the opening. An oak-aged Father Francisco with key lime craft will be served for the first time.

Ernesto Kunde’s “Miami Series” will be on exhibit at the Wynwood Brewing Co. Tap Room from Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, July 6, 2014. The Wynwood Brewing is located at 565 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL. Hours of Operation are Tues -Thur 2 – 11 pm, Fri. 2 pm – midnight, Sat. 12 pm – midnight, Sun. 12 pm – 10 pm.

GeekTank 2 6/19/14

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GeekTank 2
Thursday, 06/19/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Home-page-logoCitrix Operational Headquarters
851 West Cypress Creek Road,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Webpage Link
Cost: General Admission: $15; Tech Startups/Students: Free

Startup? Interested in Winning $50k to Fund Your Dream? The MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida & Miami Innovation Fund (MIF) have teamed up to offer a lucky winner or winners the opportunity to compete for a $50,000 term sheet from MIF in front of the GeekTank panel for one night only. Register to attend “GeekTank 2” on Thursday, June 19th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Citrix Operational Headquarters.

Music Monday: Raffa and Rainer

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If you haven’t heard of Miami natives and musical duo Raffa and Rainer, you are missing out! Raffa and Rainer have lived in Miami for a combined 58 years and their music has a unique laid back Miami flair.   It all began in 2005 when Raffa Jo Harris and Rainer Davies got together playing weekly at The Tree of Zion vegan café. They started off playing for small crowds and have been making music together ever since!   After that they went on to play at Can You Rock a Little Softer, a weekly open mic, which was hosted from 2007-2009 at Churchhill’s Pub in Miami. Sometimes they would only make $10 per night, but that didn’t discourage them from continuing to perform! They didn’t necessarily make the money they were looking for at Can You Rock a Little Softer, but they did gain a large following and earn a lot of respect in the Miami music scene.

Due to the respect they gained, Raffa and Rainer had no trouble when it came to finding support for the creation of their albums. They put out their first album in 2005 called, Stolen Coal and their more recent album is titled, No Mercy, which they produced in 2009.  The Miami New Times Best Of Awards dubbed Raffa and Rainer the Best Acoustic Performers of Miami in 2010. Check out their music and these two folk legends in the Miami music scene here: https://myspace.com/raffaandrainer/music/songs

Raffa and RainerWho are your favorite local Miami musicians? Tweet us some local artists at @Loop305 with the #MusicMonday

 

-Samantha Wagner

Titanfall Tournament at TigerDirect’s Flagler Store 6/21/14

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Titanfall Tournament at TigerDirect’s Flagler Store
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
az0kTigerDirect Flager Store
7795 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33144
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

TigerDirect is proud to announce the first ever live streaming tournament of TitanFall! Sponsored by Xbox One, Creative Labs, TigerDirect and BAWLS, 16 teams will fight for the right to be crowned Titanfall Champion. The top two teams will enjoy free premium gaming headsets provided by Creative Labs. In addition to exclusive Xbox One deals, free giveaways from TigerDirect, and free drinks from BAWLS, contestants are also eligible to win cash prizes up to $1500.

PRIZES: 1st Place Grand Prize: $1,500 | 2nd Place Winner: $900 | 3rd Place Winner: $600

International Mango Festival at Fairchild 7/12/14 – 7/13/14

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International Mango Festival at Fairchild
Saturday, 07/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
Mango-Display-in-Garden-HouseFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, and $12 for children 6-17. Free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.

Delight in a weekend of delicious activities at the International Mango Festival, this year featuring the mangos of Colombia. Check out the Mangos of the World Display, bid on your favorite cultivars at the world’s only Mango Auction, sample mouthwatering mango dishes, and more.

Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $12 for children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.

Volunteer Information Days at Fairchild 6/12/14 & 6/14/14

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Volunteer Information Days at Fairchild
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 06/14/2014 10:00 am – 01:00 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Have you ever wanted to beautify a tropical garden, document plant specimens, or guide walking tours surrounded by butterflies? Become a volunteer at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and you can do just that. Attend the Volunteer Information Days to learn about exciting opportunities available in programs like education, horticulture, conservation and more. Volunteering will open many doors – doors to new experiences, new knowledge and new friends.

Information sessions are offered Thursday, June 12 and Saturday, June 14. Must be at least 16 years old to volunteer. Please RSVP to Volunteer Services at 305-667-1651, ext. 3360.

Women of renaissance Foundation, INC 1st Annual Father’s Day Black-Tie Gala 6/15/14

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Women of renaissance Foundation, INC 1st Annual Father’s Day Black-Tie Gala
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Miami Beach Resort & Spa
4833 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Webpage Link
Cost: $100 donation

Women of renaissance Foundation, INC, a non-profit formed this year for battered women, is holding their First Annual Father’s Day Black-Tie Gala Sunday June 15, 2014 at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa. Come out and support an important, charitable cause while enjoying the beautiful panoramic views in the starlight and live music. Let’s come together and celebrate in honor of the great fathers all for a great cause.

We invite the single men and father’s to come out and participate in the silent auction for a chance to bid on Three gorgeous women. Highest bidder gets a date sponsored by us.

Ladies, we invite you to our First Annual Fathers Day Black-Tie Gala to enjoy
Cocktails and hor d’oeuvres
Live music and dancing
Silent auctions
Raffle prizes
Award ceromony for Father of the year nominees
and many more

Our mission is to disseminate domestic violence awareness and cultivate change within our community. Fome dressed to impress, fellas bring out your suit and ties and ladies bring your florecent gowns and dresses. This is going to be an EPIC event that you don’t want to miss.

$100 donation for tickets

For more information and table reservations contact RSVP@prominentrelations.com

Space Between Words and The Crazy Carls Live! at Bougies 6/7/14

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Space Between Words and The Crazy Carls Live! at Bougies
Saturday, 06/07/2014 – 11:00 pm – 01:00 am
sbw-56Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern
7221 SW 58th Ave,
South Miami, Florida 33143
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

Join Space Between Words and the Crazy Carls at Bougainvilleas Old Florida Tavern on June 7th @ 11pm.

Come experience brand new songs from Space Between Words yet to be released EP and before they set off on a tour of the Southeast. New Songs to shake you bum to, new songs to melt your face off!

The Crazy Carls have roots in many music genres from reggae to funk. The band’s latest CD, “Owl Tattoo” features pop songs with a dynamic range from intense guitar solos, falsetto vocals and soul searching lyrics.

Photographs of Celebrating Lee Brian Schrager’s Fried & True Cook Book at Broken Shaker on 5/30/14

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Celebrating Lee Brian Schrager’s Fried & True Cook Book at Broken Shaker on Friday, May 30, 2014. During this happy hour we enjoyed recipes from the Fried & True Cook Book which has more than 50 recipes for American’s best fried chicken and wonderful sides.  The recipes we got to enjoyed were: Chef Michelle Bernstein’s Fried Chicken & Watermelon Salad, Chef Dale Talde’s Kung Pao Chicken Wings, Biscuit Love Truck’s East Nasty Biscuit Sandwich, Loveless Cafe’s Hash Brown Casserole and Mary Mac’s Tea Room Tomato Pie.  All were so delicious and I can’t wait to try some of the recipes myself.

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New Soul Of Miami Feature: In The Loop 305

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Welcome: In The Loop 305

intheloop305Soul Of Miami is excited to welcome the new In The Loop 305 features. Each week, In The Loop 305 will bring you articles and information about the awesome people, organizations, businesses and culture from the Magic City.

In The Loop 305 is an emergent space seeking to revolutionize our city’s creative economy. Building on the amazing work already happening throughout the city, In The Loop 305 will advocate for new talent and businesses, curate an events calendar that helps reduce silos and push Miami to be a hub for collaboration, innovation and culture.

See all In The Loop 305 articles

Get social with In The Loop 305 on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.

Ostaria Boccadoro, Venice, Italy Review

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Ostaria Boccadoro has the Best Seafood in Venice

By Ari Kane, Photographs by Daniella Veras

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Strolling along the narrow sidewalks off the beaten tourist path, we were not sure if we were lost or just mesmerized by the color and novelty of this place. That is until we came across a quiet little square where we found Ostaria Boccadoro.

Do you know how you can gauge the freshness of a seafood restaurant? When, as you are having a drink (or in when in Italy, an aperitivo) the morning catch is dropped off at the restaurant for lunch.  The exquisite Ostaria Boccadoro, is located in the magical and unique city of Venice.  The name Boccadoro, translated as “golden mouth” from Italian (bocca d’oro), suits this place divinely.  The owner Chef Luciano Orlandi is profoundly charming and quite funny. The fanciful and refined restaurant specializes in offering the freshest seafood. Their menu is highly dependent on what’s available at the Rialto market. Even the napkins, made of fine linen, appeared freshly pressed. Our sweet, cool and sexy bartender/waiter/friend Luca made us amazing drinks upon arrival. Continue reading “Ostaria Boccadoro, Venice, Italy Review” →

Photograph of SOSVenezuela Fundraiser at Eleazar Delgado Studio on 5/29/14

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SOSVenezuela Fundraiser at Eleazar Delgado Studio on Thursday, May 29, 2014.    This wonderful event was to raise funds for the Venezuelan Students Legal Aid Fund through Venezuela Awareness Foundation.  Venezuelan students have been protesting for over 100 days, many of them have been detained and released under civil rights limitations.

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ArtScape-Closing Reception for Robert Zuckerman’s PORTRAIT’S 06/06/14

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ArtScape-Closing Reception for Robert Zuckerman’s PORTRAIT’S
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
zuckerman_morenos-3Moreno’s Cuba
318 20th St,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

ArtScape at Moreno’s Cuba Featuring Photographer Robert G. Zuckerman.

Acclaimed movie &portrait photographer Robert G. Zuckerman displays a selection of his beautiful, compelling portraits of actors, artists and cultural icons as well as selected pieces from Zuckerman’s TIME MACHINE series, dating back to the mid 1970’s. Presented in association with National School Superintendent of the Year, Alberto Carvalho.

Old School Cuban Live Music by Retro Son, Food and Drink Specials.

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar Launches Summer Dining Series 6/4/14

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Wynwood Kitchen & Bar Launches Summer Dining Series
Wednesday, 06/04/2014 – 06/25/2014 11:30 am – 12:00 am
WYNWOOD-SQUAREWynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Menu prices vary

Miami’s hotspot regarded for its cutting-edge art and inventive menu of Global-Latino small plates continues its celebration of cuisine from around the world with a tasting menu focused on European delights. In a three-month long series, Executive Chef Miguel Aguilar will showcase dishes from Spain in June, Germany in July and Portugal in August, while still incorporating the bold Latin flavors that WKB is known for.

The summer tasting menu will be available during lunch or dinner every Wednesday throughout June, beginning the first installment of the monthly series with a culinary tour through Spain. A la carte dishes to include:

Stuffed Piquillo Peppers ($10)
Crab meat, manchego cheese, aji amarillo
Meat and Cheese Plate ($16)
Duck prosciutto, San Simon and Tetilla cheeses
Chorizo Croquette ($9)
Potatoes, béchamel, chive crema
White Sangria ($11)
Seasonal fruit

The Spain summer tasting menu will be available for lunch and dinner every Wednesday throughout June (4th, 11th, 18th and 25th).

Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event 6/8/14

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Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event
Sunday, 06/08/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
WD-World-Food-Cup-LOGO3Winn-Dixie Store #388
18300 S.W. 137th Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33177
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with KRAFT, Coca-Cola and Mondelez the Official Snacks of US Soccer to invite futbol fanatics for an afternoon of fun during Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ mini fan fests at participating Miami locations. Families are invited to enjoy soccer-inspired activities, including inflatable soccer goals, live entertainment, giveaways, product sampling and more.

From June 4-24, shoppers can enter for a chance to win a Home Viewing Party for the final match with top prizes including, big screen TVs, food and gift cards from Winn-Dixie, Coca-Cola and KRAFT at select Winn-Dixie locations. Customers will receive one (1) automatic entry with the purchase of any three (3) products from Coca-Cola, KRAFT, or Winn-Dixie Family Favorites with a minimum transaction of $35.00 using their Reward Card. For a full list of prizes and sweepstakes rules, please visit www.winndixie.com/futbolsweeps.

Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event 6/7/14

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Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event
Saturday, 06/07/2014 – 11:00 am – 03:00 pm
WD-World-Food-Cup-LOGO2Winn-Dixie Store #247
1155 N.W. 11th St.,
Miami, Florida 33136
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with KRAFT, Coca-Cola and Mondelez the Official Snacks of US Soccer to invite futbol fanatics for an afternoon of fun during Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ mini fan fests at participating Miami locations. Families are invited to enjoy soccer-inspired activities, including inflatable soccer goals, live entertainment, giveaways, product sampling and more.

From June 4-24, shoppers can enter for a chance to win a Home Viewing Party for the final match with top prizes including, big screen TVs, food and gift cards from Winn-Dixie, Coca-Cola and KRAFT at select Winn-Dixie locations. Customers will receive one (1) automatic entry with the purchase of any three (3) products from Coca-Cola, KRAFT, or Winn-Dixie Family Favorites with a minimum transaction of $35.00 using their Reward Card. For a full list of prizes and sweepstakes rules, please visit www.winndixie.com/futbolsweeps.

Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event 6/6/14

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Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event
Friday, 06/06/2014 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
WD-World-Food-Cup-LOGO1Winn-Dixie Store #366
3701 N.W. Seventh St.,
Miami, Florida 33126
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with KRAFT, Coca-Cola and Mondelez the Official Snacks of US Soccer to invite futbol fanatics for an afternoon of fun during Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ mini fan fests at participating Miami locations. Families are invited to enjoy soccer-inspired activities, including inflatable soccer goals, live entertainment, giveaways, product sampling and more.

From June 4-24, shoppers can enter for a chance to win a Home Viewing Party for the final match with top prizes including, big screen TVs, food and gift cards from Winn-Dixie, Coca-Cola and KRAFT at select Winn-Dixie locations. Customers will receive one (1) automatic entry with the purchase of any three (3) products from Coca-Cola, KRAFT, or Winn-Dixie Family Favorites with a minimum transaction of $35.00 using their Reward Card. For a full list of prizes and sweepstakes rules, please visit www.winndixie.com/futbolsweeps.

Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event 6/5/14

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Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event
Thursday, 06/05/2014 – 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
WD-World-Food-Cup-LOGOWinn-Dixie Store #251
3275 S.W. 22nd St.,
Miami, Florida 33145
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with KRAFT, Coca-Cola and Mondelez the Official Snacks of US Soccer to invite futbol fanatics for an afternoon of fun during Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ mini fan fests at participating Miami locations. Families are invited to enjoy soccer-inspired activities, including inflatable soccer goals, live entertainment, giveaways, product sampling and more.

From June 4-24, shoppers can enter for a chance to win a Home Viewing Party for the final match with top prizes including, big screen TVs, food and gift cards from Winn-Dixie, Coca-Cola and KRAFT at select Winn-Dixie locations. Customers will receive one (1) automatic entry with the purchase of any three (3) products from Coca-Cola, KRAFT, or Winn-Dixie Family Favorites with a minimum transaction of $35.00 using their Reward Card. For a full list of prizes and sweepstakes rules, please visit www.winndixie.com/futbolsweeps.

12 Nights: Plop, Puff, Trash 6/7/14

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12 Nights: Plop, Puff, Trash
Saturday, 06/07/2014 – 06/07/2014 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
IMG_5392Harold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $7; free with student ID

Plop, bang, puff, squeak, trash! Everyday objects and their sonic expressions as evidenced in the popular and experimental music cultures become alive in a new electronic music set, sound installation and happening by the Brooklyn-based Swede Adrian Knight and the Slovakian-Miamian Juraj Kojs. Lucid streams of musical bubbles and clouds will pulsate into dadaist trashness, filled with nostalgia and humor. Not to be missed on the night that marks 115 years since the “American Temperance crusader Carrie Nation began her campaign of vandalizing alcohol-serving establishments by destroying the inventory in a saloon in Kiowa, Kansas” (wiki).
BYOEO: Bring your own everyday object that sounds and join!

Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event 6/28/14

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Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event
Saturday, 06/28/2014 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
WD-World-Food-Cup-LOGO7Winn-Dixie Store #249
6770 Bird Rd.,
Miami, Florida 33155
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with KRAFT, Coca-Cola and Mondelez the Official Snacks of US Soccer to invite futbol fanatics for an afternoon of fun during Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ mini fan fests at participating Miami locations. Families are invited to enjoy soccer-inspired activities, including inflatable soccer goals, live entertainment, giveaways, product sampling and more.

From June 4-24, shoppers can enter for a chance to win a Home Viewing Party for the final match with top prizes including, big screen TVs, food and gift cards from Winn-Dixie, Coca-Cola and KRAFT at select Winn-Dixie locations. Customers will receive one (1) automatic entry with the purchase of any three (3) products from Coca-Cola, KRAFT, or Winn-Dixie Family Favorites with a minimum transaction of $35.00 using their Reward Card. For a full list of prizes and sweepstakes rules, please visit www.winndixie.com/futbolsweeps.

Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event 6/21/14

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Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event
Sunday, 06/21/2014 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
WD-World-Food-Cup-LOGO6Winn-Dixie Store #254
11241 SW 40th St.,
Miami, Florida 33165
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with KRAFT, Coca-Cola and Mondelez the Official Snacks of US Soccer to invite futbol fanatics for an afternoon of fun during Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ mini fan fests at participating Miami locations. Families are invited to enjoy soccer-inspired activities, including inflatable soccer goals, live entertainment, giveaways, product sampling and more.

From June 4-24, shoppers can enter for a chance to win a Home Viewing Party for the final match with top prizes including, big screen TVs, food and gift cards from Winn-Dixie, Coca-Cola and KRAFT at select Winn-Dixie locations. Customers will receive one (1) automatic entry with the purchase of any three (3) products from Coca-Cola, KRAFT, or Winn-Dixie Family Favorites with a minimum transaction of $35.00 using their Reward Card. For a full list of prizes and sweepstakes rules, please visit www.winndixie.com/futbolsweeps.

Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event 6/15/14

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Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event
Sunday, 06/15/2014 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
WD-World-Food-Cup-LOGO5Winn-Dixie Store #361
15050 S.W. 72nd St.,
Miami, Florida 33193
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with KRAFT, Coca-Cola and Mondelez the Official Snacks of US Soccer to invite futbol fanatics for an afternoon of fun during Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ mini fan fests at participating Miami locations. Families are invited to enjoy soccer-inspired activities, including inflatable soccer goals, live entertainment, giveaways, product sampling and more.

From June 4-24, shoppers can enter for a chance to win a Home Viewing Party for the final match with top prizes including, big screen TVs, food and gift cards from Winn-Dixie, Coca-Cola and KRAFT at select Winn-Dixie locations. Customers will receive one (1) automatic entry with the purchase of any three (3) products from Coca-Cola, KRAFT, or Winn-Dixie Family Favorites with a minimum transaction of $35.00 using their Reward Card. For a full list of prizes and sweepstakes rules, please visit www.winndixie.com/futbolsweeps.

Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event 6/14/14

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Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ Event
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
WD-World-Food-Cup-LOGO4Winn-Dixie Store #283
8855 Coral Way,
Miami, Florida 33165
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie is teaming up with KRAFT, Coca-Cola and Mondelez the Official Snacks of US Soccer to invite futbol fanatics for an afternoon of fun during Winn-Dixie’s ‘World Food Cup’ mini fan fests at participating Miami locations. Families are invited to enjoy soccer-inspired activities, including inflatable soccer goals, live entertainment, giveaways, product sampling and more.

From June 4-24, shoppers can enter for a chance to win a Home Viewing Party for the final match with top prizes including, big screen TVs, food and gift cards from Winn-Dixie, Coca-Cola and KRAFT at select Winn-Dixie locations. Customers will receive one (1) automatic entry with the purchase of any three (3) products from Coca-Cola, KRAFT, or Winn-Dixie Family Favorites with a minimum transaction of $35.00 using their Reward Card. For a full list of prizes and sweepstakes rules, please visit www.winndixie.com/futbolsweeps.

SLS Loves Soccer 6/12/14

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SLS Loves Soccer
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 12:00 am – 12:00 am
SLS_WorldCupPhotoSLS South Beach Hotel
1701 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

SLS Hotel South Beach introduces “SLS Loves Soccer” package created specifically for in-town travelers en route to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as well as futbol fanatics looking for the most luxurious sports-centric getaway.
At SLS guests will have the opportunity to stay, play and watch the 2014 World Cup’s 32 teams compete for the ultimate title in sports! The package includes the following:
• 32% off our best available rates (two night minimum)
• Welcome cocktail – choice of 2 beers or 2 Caipirinhas
• $32 per day food and beverage credit
• Waived resort fee
• Access to Hyde Beach’s World Cup viewing parties
The SLS Loves Soccer package is available for booking from June 12th through July 13th by booking online or calling 855-757-7623 with the promo code: SOCCER and must a minimum of two-nights.

Hyde Beach will be serving soccer-themed cocktails and broadcasting the matches for the enthusiast’s viewing pleasure.

Where to be: 5/30-6/5

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Here at In The Loop, we know there are always places to be and events to attend. Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be” post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community and learn and commemorate some influential people and events around Miami! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @Loop305 using #WhereToBe hashtag!

I Am Miami In Action by Activating Public Spaces 5/30/14

Friday, May 30, 2014, 11:00am-7:00pm

Stephen P Clark Government Center Park

150 NW 1st Street,

Miami, Florida 33130

Facebook Link

Cost: Free

Join us for an activity packed day where you can connect with others, learn about ways to improve Miami, and enjoy a splendid downtown park.

SUNSHINE BOULEVARD 5/31/14

Saturday, May 31, 2014, 8:00pm-12:30am

LMNT

59 NW 36th St

Miami, FL 33127

General Admission $20 & limited offer tickets $10

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunshine-boulevard-tickets-11534234205?aff=mcivte

Sunshine Boulevard, a networking event and fashion brand launch is a collaboration of emerging talent in the city of Miami. Join them as they travel back in time to their Miami roots with a night of Music, Fashion, Art and Cocktails.

Average Joe Art Sale, Summer’s Here edition 6/1/14

Sunday, June 1, 2014, 3:00pm-8:00pm

Yo Space

294 NE 62nd St,

Miami, Florida 33138

Cost: Free

Facebook Link

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. This month they have a new featured installation created by one of their favorite visiting artists, Danny Ferrer, so make sure you stop by to check that out. 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.

Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays 6/2/14

Monday, June 2, 2014, 7:10pm

Marlins Park

501 Marlins Way

Miami, FL 33125

Purchase Tickets Here

Peru Gourmet 2014 6/3/14

Tuesday, June 3rd 2014, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Rusty Pelican

3201 Rickenbacker Causeway

Key Biscayne, FL 33149

$60 per Person, Includes All drinks & Food Tasting, Valet Parking $6

To buy tickets click here

The Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite everyone to the 2014 Peru Gourmet

Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Event 6/4/14

Wednesday, June 4th 2014, 6:30pm-9:00pm

La Gazzeta

1010 South Miami Ave.

Miami Fl 33130

Members $10 in advance and $20 at the door cash only Non-members $15 in advance and $25 at the door cash only

Purchase Tickets Online

rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Monday, June 2nd 2014

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun!

Fort Lauderdale Magazine June Issue Release Party 6/5/14

Thursday, June 5, 2014, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Casablanca Cafe’

Piano Bar & Restaurant

3049 Alhambra St

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Cost: Free

Facebook Link

Enjoy live entertainment, passed appetizers and your first cocktail with our compliments.

Photographs of For the Love of Art Charity Auction and Honoree Celebration on 5/29/14

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For the Love of Art Charity Auction and Honoree Celebration at University of Miami Life Science Technology Park on Thursday, May 29, 2014.  The Education Fund’s annual charity auction, “For the Love of Art,” showcased more than 180 original pieces of artwork created by Miami-Dade County public school students and teachers. This Children’s Trust sponsored event showcases artwork crafted from materials found at The Education Fund’s Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials, a warehouse with donated supplies where teachers can shop for free.  Also, there was more than 100 luxury items, performances by the New World School of the Arts Jazz Band, an open bar by Bacardi, and a Whole Foods Market epicurean feast and the emcee for the night was CBS4 anchor Irika Sargent.

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BACCF 2014 1st Professionals Happy Hour at Adriana Hoyos 6/5/14

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BACCF 2014 1st Professionals Happy Hour at Adriana Hoyos
Thursday, 06/05/2014 – 06/05/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
BACCF-EVENT_AH-INVITEAdriana Hoyos
4120 NE 2ND Avenue 
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary. Registration required.

The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida and Adriana Hoyos Cordially invite you to The 1st Professionals Happy Hour of 2014!

Meet the Artist 7/30/14

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Meet the Artist
Wednesday, 07/30/2014 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Soyka Restaurant
5556 NE 4th Ct,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free Admission

Meet the Artist Events will present an Art Exhibit featuring 3-4 local artists and their fabulous artwork in a reception atmosphere at the fabulous Soyka Restaurant. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while networking with other art enthusiasts and our local business community. Art will be available for sale for those interested. For more information and to RSVP contact bertha.morales@live.com.

Gabel at Big Night in Little Haiti celebrating Fete de la Musique 6/20/14

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Gabel at Big Night in Little Haiti celebrating Fete de la Musique
Friday, 06/20/2014 – 06/20/2014 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BNLHjune14eflyerLittle Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59 Terrace,
212 NE 59 Terrace, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Fête de la Musique, a global celebration of music on the summer solstice, comes to Big Night in Little Haiti this month on June 20 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. The inspiration behind Fete, which began in Paris in 1982, is to welcome summer with free music. Prior to the main stage concert by popular young Haitian kompa group Gabel, there will be an open stage for the public to make music. Gabel 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 will be released this June; they have 12 music videos, have played at two karnavals and are touring throughout the Caribbean, Europe and the US.

Campo Viejo Streets of Color 6/5/14

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Campo Viejo Streets of Color
Thursday, 06/05/2014 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
CVInviteCafeina
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Please join us to welcome two of the world’s leading artists Okuda and Remed to Miami for Campo Viejo Streets of Color

Celebrate their Wynwood mural and the release of the Campo Viejo Reserva Art Series bottle with Winemaker Roberto Vicente

6:00pm: View live art installation created by Okuda and Remed
6:30–8:30pm: Launch event featuring interactive art

TheGALLERY with Bernice Steinbaum benefiting Art Studio Miami 6/14/14

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TheGALLERY with Bernice Steinbaum benefiting Art Studio Miami
Saturday, June 14th, 2014, 6pm-2am
thegalleryLMNT
59 NW 36 Street
Miami, Florida 33127
Tickets: $50
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Spring 2014 “The GALLERY” Event with Bernice Steinbaum presenting a Celebration of Art Educators and Teaching Artists Benefiting the “Life Arts” Programs at Art Studio Miami

Join Bernice Steinbaum For The Gallery
A Special Night of Creative Energy Celebrating Art Educators & Teaching Artists
Join Us for Cocktails | Music | Art | Poetry | Culture

The Art Studio Miami team kicks off its annual showcase & benefit to raise funds for the NPO’s 2014 Summer Life Arts Programs for youth in need.

Renowned Gallerist and Art Curator, Bernice Steinbaum will reveiw and install our art presentation celebrating the works of Art Educators & Teaching Artists. This event brings together a collection of exceptional local Art Studio teaching artists, university arts professors, new student arts educators, along with an entertaining evening of music, spoken word & poetry, cocktails & noshes from our local food trucks and an overall cultural evening of creative networking.

For Event or Sponsorship Inquiry Please Contact Shari Kircher at shari@artstudiomiami.org

Sponsorships Are Available – Your support is needed. By sponsoring our event you support Art Studo Miami’s Life Arts programs for youth in need. All Sponsorships are tax deductable.

About Art Studio Inc.
The mission of Art Studio Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization, is to empower young minds by providing a safe location where youth are inspired and guided by artists, teachers, professionals and mentors who support the student’s educational, personal and professional career development through creative-holistic art integration (C.H.A.I.) LIFE ARTS.

Local Heroes: James Echols

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Bio:

James Echols has been working as an entrepreneur, event producer and business coach for over 25 years. Before moving to Miami, he has been a retail store owner, Vice-President of Operations for a startup Renaissance Festival, a consultant, a teacher and ran a pop culture convention. Since   moving to Miami over eleven years ago, he has become very involved in the   community. In July of 2008, he started the very popular community-resource website, Soul Of Miami, with his partner Annette Peikert. In January of 2009, James co-founded Life Is Art, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to creating postive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. Life Is Art has enjoyed considerable success, producing over 70 shows, seminars, and networkers over the past five years. Being so in touch with the community, he noticed a need for greater support for other philanthropic organizations operating in south Florida and so co-founded PhilanthroFest in April of 2012 as an annual festival promoting philanthropy and community engagement.

Who has been your most influential mentor?

I have never had a mentor. When I was a young entrepreneur, I read numerous business books and magazines. Two that I found particularly useful were “The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing” and “Inc.” magazine. I also joined a variety of professionals organizations and received quite a   lot of business guidance from the more experienced members, who made a big difference.

How did you get to where you are today?

I drove. I mean, I’m not really sure where I am today. I visited Miami a few times as a tourist and liked the place, so eventually I packed up all   my stuff and drove here.

How did you get to be a community leader?

Because somebody has to do it and I’m too impatient to wait for others.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I don’t have that kind of vision. I just do the best I can. We have plans   to grow Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art so that we can serve the community better. I would love to see us doing so in a much larger way, in a larger   community.

What about this city inspires you?

The problems. What most people call problems, I see as opportunity. Things need fixing and that means someone needs to fix them. That someone could be me. Finish these sentences:

Miami should be… An international cosmopolitan city full of opportunity.

Miami could be… One of the great cities of the world.

Miami wants to be… Miami doesn’t know what it wants to be, yet. There are a lot of amazing people shaping that future right now.

Miami needs… More self-confidence.

Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art present the River Of Art 15 Pop-Up Social 6/17/14

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Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art present the River Of Art 15 Pop-Up Social
RiverOfArtWeb15SOUL Tuesday, June 17, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Batch Gastropub
30 SW 12th Street
Miami, FL 33130

Tickets: $10 with Advance RSVP using discount code “SOUL”
Register Online
($20 regular price without RSVP)

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Bringing People and Art Together
A dynamic social networker and artist show. Come enjoy a welcome drink, tasty food, good company, great art, meet the artists and support the community!

Featured Artists: Terry Arroyo Mulrooney, Valeria Actis, Mitchell Shulman (MIOWSHU)

Featured Charities: Dream Defenders, Conscious Acts of Kindness

SPECIAL: Free MIOWSHU Art pillows while they last, so be sure to get there early!

SPECIAL: The Conscious Acts Of Kindness Pop For Charity Dart and Balloon Game. Relive your childhood memories of going to the fair! Pop a balloon with a dart to win prizes like restaurant gift certificates, spa visits and CAOK swag.

Supported by Fabulous Miami – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – You and I Are Love – Sweat Records – Tony Major Events – Soul Of Miami

Each month, Life Is Art brings the community together at our River Of Art pop-up art-in-public-places show to socialize through the power of the arts with the goal of exposing new artists, introducing new people to art appreciation, providing an inspiring space to make new connections, showcasing local businesses and charities, while providing a fun break during the work week! The night includes a complimentary welcome drink and light tastings courtesy of Batch Gastropub. The modest $10 door fee goes to support Life Is Art’s mission.

Art is an inspiring talking point, whether you like a piece or are puzzled by it, discussing it is a great way to break the ice. Culture is one of the primary elements that build community. Hosting a business networker within an art show is a unique way to encourage socializing. Some events include live performances and other surprises! These shows are also important fundraisers and help us continue our programs.

Terry Arroyo Mulrooney
Born in Venezuela, Terry has made her home in Miami, Florida since early childhood. She is mostly self taught and her goal is to master the difficult art form of watercolor. “I have much to learn to master this medium and continue to study and grow.” Terry is exclusively working with watercolor. Her unique style has become recognizable and stands out among other watercolorists and artists. Terry studied art while in college and worked with nationally recognized artists to learn watercolor techniques and styles. Since entering the art market in 2004, she has won many Best in Shows in several prestigious Watercolor Societies and other art organizations. She has also landed many Solo Exhibitions with several galleries.

Valeria Actis
1980 – Born in Rosario, Argentina
2005 – Master degree in Architecture
2005/2007 – Worked in Eisenman Architects, NY
2005/2014 – Developed painting practice and participated on a variety of group and solo exhibitions.
2007/2014 – Founded Estudio Actis, an architecture and art firm, based in Rosario, Argentina.

Mitchell Shulman (MIOWSHU)
Miami native enjoying the outdoors and wildlife by hiking, kayaking, scuba & snorkeling. I love to sail, swim and gaze into clear waters. My photography lets me share the Earth’s natural treasures through my creations.

Dream Defenders
Dream Defenders will bring social change by training and organizing youth and students in nonviolent civil disobedience, civic engagement, and direct action while creating a sustainable network of youth and student leaders to take action and create real change in their communities. We fight the criminalization of our generation by directly confronting the sources, sponsors and supporters of it.

Conscious Acts of Kindness
Conscious Acts of Kindness was founded by the owners of the lifestyle brand, Provider. The mission of our 501(c)3 nonprofit organization is to empower and inspire people and their communities. Through our Conscious Acts of Kindness we spotlight global issues and unify the voices of our planet. Our mission is made possible by those who follow our Conscious Acts of Kindness and pay it forward. Your support allows us to perform Conscious Acts of Kindness all over the globe and continue to inspire this movement.

About the River Of Art Program
The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

American Bamboo Society Plant Sale 6/14/14 – 6/15/14

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American Bamboo Society Plant Sale
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 06/15/2014 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, and $12 for children 6-17. Free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.

Fast-growing and eco-friendly, bamboo is one of the best plants to integrate into landscaping. The American Bamboo Society Plant Sale, organized by the Caribbean Chapter, will showcase the best varieties of tropical bamboo perfect for South Florida. Clumping bamboo is non-invasive, easy to care for, and grows well in a subtropical climate. It adds an eco-friendly touch to gardens and provides privacy, shade, and sound barriers. An assortment of bamboo will be available for purchase at the sale held at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in the Garden House on Saturday, June 14 – Sunday, June 15 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Luau Party & Polynesian Show 6/12/14

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Luau Party & Polynesian Show
Thursday, 06/12/2014 – 06/12/2014 06:00 pm – 09:30 pm
PVPavilion Grille
310 Yamato Rd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link
Cost: 10

Unique special event, an evening of tropical food, island music & entertainment. Polynesian singers and dancers perform all evening. Mai Tai’s and Pina Coladas $7. Discounted tropical menu (full dinner menu also available). Reservations not required but appreciated to info@paviliongrille.com. Free parking. Located in Stonegate Bank Building, Yamato and Dixie Hwy.
$10 cash door entry includes a lei and welcome punch. Benefits the Polynesian Culture Association.

Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science Presents Cutting-Edge Panel Discussion Exploring Intersection Between Art & Science with Curious Vault Collaborations 6/10/14

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Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science Presents Cutting-Edge Panel Discussion on June 10 Exploring Intersection Between Art & Science with Curious Vault Collaborations
Tuesday, 06/10/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
PPFMOS-TEMP-LOGO15Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
3280 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33129
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Showcasing the importance of creativity and innovation in science, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science (formerly Miami Science Museum) will host the complimentary Curious Vault Collaborations 001 Coral panel discussion. The discussion will focus on the inaugural Curious Vault Collaborations exhibit – “Do Brain Corals Dream of Algal Symbionts?” – currently on display at the museum, and how the Curious Vault Collaborations project, a periodic exhibition and online cabinet of curiosities, puts a local artist and scientist together to create a tabletop display from their teamwork. The team must use at least one item from the museum’s collection.
Over 200 local tastemakers and VIP guests are expected to attend the event.
RSVPs are required.

I Am Miami In Action by Activating Public Spaces 5/30/14

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I Am Miami In Action by Activating Public Spaces
Friday, 05/30/2014 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Miami-In-Action-Email-flyer-copyStephen P Clark Government Center Park
150 NW 1st Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: Free

Join us for an activity packed day where you can connect with others, learn about ways to improve Miami, and enjoy a splendid downtown park.

Installations will include a graffiti wall, a living wall, games, an athletic field, dance, story time, food trucks and a green screen of the Everglades.

Be inspired ~ Create connections ~ Take action

The event will take place in the park just west of Government Center along NW 2nd Avenue between NW 1st & 3rd Streets.

Admission is free!

I Terzi di Siena Review

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Enjoy Celestial Views at I Terzi di Siena

By Ari Kane, Photographs by Daniella Veras

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Siena is a gorgeous city in the Tuscan region of Italy, rich with tradition, food and majestic landscapes and architecture. We spent an amazing two days and one night at I Terzi di Siena which is a beautiful place to really absorb the allure of Siena. I Terzi is conveniently located near Piazza di Campo (Campo Square), which is the center of town. A cool makeshift horse race is held in the Campo once a year. I Terzi is located in one of the tallest and oldest buildings in Siena and offers its guests breathtaking views of  the Sienese rooftops, Cathedral and magnificent sunsets.

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We had the pleasure of viewing a glorious sunset from the terrace while drinking wine and hanging out with a couple from Australia and another from Germany. From the terrace, one can admire the Torre del Mangia (Mangia Tower), the Siena Cathedral, the Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico (Church of San Domenico) or just gaze off and lose yourself in one of the best views in all of Siena. Continue reading “I Terzi di Siena Review” →

Fort Lauderdale Magazine June Issue Release Party 6/514

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Fort Lauderdale Magazine June Issue Release Party
Sunday, 06/05/2014 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
FORT-LAUD-MAG-JUNE-INVITECasablanca Cafe’ Piano Bar & Restaurant
3049 Alhambra St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

** FORT LAUDERDALE MAGAZINE JUNE ISSUE RELEASE PARTY **

Hosted by Erin Mia Milchman

7-9pm Thursday, June 5th
Casablanca Cafe’
Piano Bar & Restaurant
3049 Alhambra St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Enjoy live entertainment, passed appetizers and your first cocktail with our compliments.

Raffle – two gift certificates from Casablanca Cafe’

Cocktail Chic

– Parking Available –

RSVP:
Email: ErinMiaFtLauderdale@gmail.com
Text: 954.232.0772

Fort Lauderdale Magazine
www.flmag.com

Casablanca Cafe’
Piano Bar & Restaurant
www.casablancacafeonline.com

Follow Erin Mia on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/erinmiamilchmanfanpage

Chino y Nacho – Marlins Summer Concert Series 6/28/14

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Chino y Nacho – Marlins Summer Concert Series
Saturday, 06/28/2014 – 04:00 pm –
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary

Winners of the 2010 Latin Grammy, Chino y Nacho will be performing live on June 28 in Marlins Park as part of the Miami Marlins Saturday Spectacular Summer Concert Series. With hit singles such as “Niña Bonita” the Venezuelan natives will help the Miami Marlins celebrate Venezuelan Heritage Day on June 28 in Marlins Park right after the Miami Marlins vs the Oakland Athletics game.

Culture Club: Teen Exhibition and Reception 5/31/14

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Culture Club: Teen Exhibition and Reception
Saturday, 05/31/2014 – 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
ptacPérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Pérez Art Museum Miami Teen Arts Council hosts a celebratory event for teens, by teens, featuring “Time & Space: Relatively Connected,” PAMM’s Brick x Brick Teen Art & Design Program Exhibition. Enjoy live music, Caribbean snacks and art activities inspired by “Caribbean: Crossroads of the World,” on view at PAMM through August 17, 2014. All activities and admission are FREE!

W South Beach SpeakerBox Concert Series with Gaby Duran 6/5/14

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W South Beach SpeakerBox Concert Series with Gaby Duran
Thursday, 06/05/2014 – 06/05/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
speakerbox.400x400W South Beach Living Room Bar
2201 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

W South Beach Hotel & Residences, in partnership with Vision Compere’s creative house, VISION, presents the second instalment of the W SpeakerBox concert series, a live music program that featuring performances by celebrated artists from a variety of international genres. Each concert signals the debut of a signature artisanal libation created by Living Room’s talented cocktail gurus and inspired by the evening’s musical styling. Guests are invited to mix and mingle with this month’s signature Cucumber Collins in hand, as Gaby Duran lends her soul-inflected vocal talents.

Full Moon Friday at The Atlantic Hotel 6/13/14

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Full Moon Friday at The Atlantic Hotel
Friday, 06/13/2014 – 06/14/2014 07:00 pm – 01:00 am
FULL-MOON-PARTY-JUNEThe Atlantic Hotel & Spa
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

** FULL MOON PARTY – FRIDAY THE 13TH EDITION **

Hosted by Erin Mia Milchman

Society 8 Hospitality Group and Beauty & The Feast KItchen and Bar Present:

A dreamy sunset upon the beautiful oceanfront terrace on the fifth floor of The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, followed by the magical full moon over the Atlantic Ocean.

Cocktails. Live Entertainment. Exotic Fire Dancers.

Leave your superstitions at home….

Level 5 Oceanfront Terrace
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Table reservations & guest list:
ErinMiaFtLauderdale@gmail.com
Via text: 954.232.0772

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Vortex Aerial Media
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#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – H&M Grand Opening

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There was once a dark time in the lives of South Florida H&M lovers when we had to travel many miles northward to shop the latest trends. Luckily, that time has passed and the distance between us and the nearest H&M store has grown progressively shorter. Tomorrow’s grand opening of an H&M store at the Miami International Mall is but another magnificent milestone toward brighter days. Here the three facts you need to know about the new 22,000 square foot store that will make more of Miami’s fashion dreams come true!

1. It is the second of its kind in the Miami metro area. The first store opened on Lincoln Road in 2012 at the historic Lincoln Theatre. True to a statement Daniel Kulle, U.S. president for H&M, made regarding the opening of its preview pop-up shop: “The opening…signifies the beginning of a strong relationship between H&M and Miami shoppers.” The feeling is mutual, Mr. Kulle.

2. It offers fashion for the whole family. The store will be stocked with our favorite collections for ladies, men, and children, including clothing for newborns. Age is no longer an excuse to not look your very best, Miami.

3. It will help you reduce your carbon footprint. Yes, you read correctly. H&M’s global garment recycling program gives you 15% off your purchase for every bag of old and unwanted clothing items that you donate in-store, regardless of their brand. So, go ahead, reduce, reuse, recycle…and shop.

The store will open at noon tomorrow, Thursday, May 29th. The first 100 shoppers in line will receive an H&M t-shirt and an Access to Fashion Pass (valued up to $300). Also, shoppers who bring garments to be recycled before noon will have the chance to win H&M gift cards valued between $50 and $100 in addition to receiving 15% off. Happy shopping!

Public Art Wednesday: PortMiami

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A must see in Miami is the recent public art addition that is now featured in the beautiful PortMiami thanks to the Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places program. Jim Dain created the beautiful Bollard Project and Bhakti Baxter made Coral Reef City, which enhanced the area of PortMiami and gave local residents and vacationers a wonderful sight to see.

PortMiami is one of America’s busiest ports attracting more then 4 million cruise vacationers each year into the hub of Miami. Artist Bhakti Baxter is actually a Miami native who received his BFA at the New World School of the Arts College in Miami, Florida. His art has been featured worldwide and he gets much of his inspiration from investigation of science and spirituality. Jim Drain is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, but now calls the lovely city of Miami home. His artwork has been featured throughout the US and Europe and in 2005 he was awarded the Baloise Prize for his Statements project at Art Basil!

The Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places program strives to serve the community through the implementation of art. This program was created to enrich and enhance the Miami art scene, while promoting collaborations and creative art ventures. The Miami-Dade Art in public places was one of the first public art programs in the country created back in 1973. To date the program has created or acquired more then 650 art projects in Miami, creating and even more beautiful Miami!

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Check out The Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places program to learn more about public arts in Miami!

What is your favorite public art in Miami? Let us know on twitter at @Loop305 with the hashtag #MiamiArt

 

-Samantha Wagner

TCI’s: Business Books and Coffee 6/4/14

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TCI’s: Business Books & Coffee
Wednesday, 06/04/2014 – 08:00 am – 09:30 am
802Kaufman Rossin & Co.
2699 S. Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

You’re Invited to Attend TCI’s: Business Books & Coffee
This program is exclusive to TCI members; however space permitting guests interested in joining TCI are welcome!

The Business Book Club (BBC) meets to discuss relevant and thought-provoking business books to help you:
Learn current business trends and ideas
Discover tools for personal and professional growth
Connect with business colleagues
Identify organizational best practices

At this meeting we will discuss our first book “Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom and Wonder” by Arianna Huffington.

*The BBC will meet monthly alternating locations between Broward and Miami-Dade counties*

When
Wednesday
June 4, 2014
8:00am to 9:30am
Where
Kaufman Rossin & Co.
2699 S. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Facilitated By:
Janet Kyle Altman
Nancy Allen
To Reserve Your Spot Contact Katie Doyle
at 305.799.6547

Coconut Grove Culinary Crawl 6/18/14

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Coconut Grove Culinary Crawl
Wednesday, 06/18/2014 – 06:30 pm –
Coconut Grove
TBA,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: $45

Go beyond the gleaming green surroundings while you take your taste-buds on a tour with community companions and mingle with fellow gourmet gurus. Please your palate as you try new dishes and familiar favorites in the area all while making new friends

Curb your culinary cravings at one of Miami’s oldest and most treasured areas and Dishcrawl through Coconut Grove on Wednesday, June 18th!

It’s a guessing game! We’re keeping the names of the restaurants we will be visiting a secret for now, but here and there we’ll give you some hints. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and be the first to know!

Where to Meet Us: All ticket holders will be notified of meeting location via email, 48 hours prior to the event.

I’m a Vegetarian: Vegetarian options are available, however we may not be able to accommodate other dietary restrictions. If you have any particular requests or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Beverage Policy: Drinks not inclusive of the ticket price. Drink specials and pairings may be available at discretion of the participating restaurant.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are taken only if given 48 hours advance notice. All Dishcrawl events are held rain or shine.

Questions?: Contact me! I’m Alexandria, your Dishcrawl Ambassador. Email me at AlexandriaG@Dishcrawl.com

About Dishcrawl: Dishcrawl is dedicated to re-imagining the way people think about food, drink, and their community. You can find local progressive dinners, exclusive chef encounters, and other fun food events in every city! From culinary experiences in real life to great stories about local culture online, Dishcrawl spans 250 cities across the US, Canada, and soon the UK.

Make life more delicious and visit Dishcrawl.com.

Summer Styles Fashion Party 6/14/14

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Summer Styles Fashion Party
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 06/14/2014 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
summerAMP Agency
346 SE 5th Ave Delray Beach FL 33484,
346 SE 5th Ave, Florida Delray Beach
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Women & Men welcome, come browse and try on unique fashions by Diana Kramer, Dinka Designs. Complementary refreshments, free to attend. Parking all along Federal Hwy north and southbound. Custom Jewelry also on display and available. No purchase necessary to attend. RSVP appreciated to priscilla@businesseventsfla.com 15% Off any purchase, just print this page.

Boyz II Men Marlins Summer Concert Series 6/21/14

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Boyz II Men Marlins Summer Concert Series
Saturday, 06/21/2014 – 04:00 pm –
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary

Four-time Grammy winning trio Boyz II Men will perform at Marlins Park on Saturday June 21 as part of the Miami Marlins Saturday Spectacular Summer Concert Series. Join us as we listen to the world’s best-selling R&B group perform live in Marlins Park after the Miami Marlins host the New York Mets.

#NegroniWeek 2014

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Negroni WeekAt Chat Chow TV, we are big fans of the Negroni. We are even bigger fans of giving back to the community while drinking a Negroni — and during Negroni Week (June 2 – 8, 2014) everyone will have the opportunity to do both.

For Negroni Week, more than ten different restaurants and bars around Miami, and hundreds more around the country, will feature a Negroni Week special. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of the Negroni during that week will go to the charity of the venue’s choosing.

But the it doesn’t stop there. If you check in via social media using the hashtag #NegroniWeek, Campari will donate an additional $1 per mention, up to $10,000, to charity. Plus the bar or restaurant that has the most #NegroniWeek mentions at the end of the promotion will get another $10,000 donated to their designated charity.

We’ve highlighted some of the Negronis we are most looking forward to below, but if you want a cheat sheet of where to find special Negroni Week drinks around town make sure to print out the Negroni Passport and get it stamped knowing you’re drinking a delicious drink and giving back to a good cause!

Blackbird Ordinary
Negroni Variation (Campari, Plymouth Gin, Byrrh, Cranberry Bitters)
Charity: Lymphoma Society

Bocce Bar
Negroni Sbagliato (Prosecco, Campari, Sweet Vermouth)
Charity: Wade’s World

Broken Shaker
Garden Negroni (the classic with fresh herbs)
Charity: Humane Society of Miami

Lure Fishbar
White Negroni (London Dry Gin, Lillet Blanc, Suze)
Charity: American Diabetes Association

Macchialina
Classic (London Dry Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth)
Charity: ASPCA

Michaels Genuine Food & Drink
Berlioni (Cynar, Campano, Gin)
Charity: Alex’s Lemonade Stand

Radio Bar
The Smokey Silk (Campari, Cynar, Vida Mezcal, Lustau Sherry)
Charity – Jewish Federation

Photographs by John Christie of River of Art on 5/20/14

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Photographs by John Christie of Life Is Art presents River Of Art #14 Showcase and Networker at Porcao Farm to Grill on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.

Featured Artists: Jonathan Brooks, Kelan K. Putbrese and Edwive Seme

Featured Charity:Net Impact and Badges of Courage Foundation

Supported by Supported by Sweat Records – Fabulous Miami – Tony Major Events – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – You and I Are Love –  Soul Of Miami

Next month River of Art is June 17th at Batch Gastropub so save the date!

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Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Event 6/4/14

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Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Event
Wednesday, June 4th 2014, 6:30pm to 9:00pm
multichambergazzetta2014NEWLa Gazzeta
1010 South Miami Ave.
Miami Fl 33130
Members $10 in advance and $20 at the door cash only Non-members $15 in advance and $25 at the door cash only
Purchase Tickets Online
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Monday, June 2nd 2014

Valet Parking: Self-Parking Available
Dress Code: Business Attire

The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haití, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, along with Brickell Rotary Club, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking event. Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun!

Girl’s Beauty Suite: A Women’s Health Event 5/31/14

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Girl’s Beauty Suite: A Women’s Health Event
Saturday, 05/31/2014 – 05/31/2014 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
GirlsBeautySuite-final2LMNT Gallery
59 NW 36th St,
Miami, Florida 33127
RSVP Link
Cost: 0

Girl’s Beauty Suite: A Fibroid Awareness Event

Saturday, May 31
12PM – 4PM

LMNT Gallery
59 NW 36th St
RSVP: www.GirlsBeautySuite.eventbrite.com

Come out for a beauty fix, complimentary pampering sessions, and goodie bags by Miss Jessie’s, Dr. Miracles, Fashion Fair Cosmetics, and more for the Girl’s Beauty Suite: Fibroid Awareness event led by Dr. Adam Geronemus, Fibroid Center Associate Medical Director and ask4UFE.

Whether you’re suffering from uterine fibroids or not, the truth is that someone you know is because 1 in 3 women will have fibroids by age 50 and many women suffer silently because they don’t know that treatment is available.

Miami Life Pool Party 6/14/14

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Miami Life Pool Party
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 06/14/2014 02:00 pm – 11:00 pm
MiamiLife-June-14-2014Finnegan’s River
401 S.W. 3rd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary Admission before 4pm with RSVP; $10 After

Let’s make a splash to celebrate the summer. Join us poolside for cocktail, food and fun!
Music by DJ Don Hot & Jis Music (Hip Hop, Top40s, Reggae, Zouk & More)

– 2 Champagne Bottles or Vodka Bottle with Food Platter $75 (RSVP ONLY!)
– (2) 20ft Screens & (20+) HD TVs
– Free Dock Space (come by Yacht/ Boat /Jet Ski)
– Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
– Pool Tables

For INFO or RSVP majesticgroupevents@gmail.com / 786-970-7403

20th Annual South Florida Boat Show at MBCC 5/31/14

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20th Annual South Florida Boat Show at MBCC
Saturday, 05/31/2014 – 06/01/2014 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
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1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach Fl 33319 Hall C,
miami beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: 8.00

The 20th Annual South Florida Boat Show, May 30 – June 1, 2014

The South Florida Boat Show is regarded as one of the top boat shows in Miami – featuring Millions of dollars worth of boats and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers.

So whether you are a seasoned boater or are considering purchasing your first boat, This 3-day event is your once-a-year opportunity to kick-off the boating season and compare makes and models, and gear up with the latest accessories all under one roof!

Leica Lounge with Photographer Paul Marcellini 6/5/14

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Leica Lounge with Photographer Paul Marcellini
Thursday, 06/05/2014 – 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Holy Sunstar!Leica Store Miami
372 Miracle Mile,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Leica Lounge is a new lecture series hosted by Leica Store Miami which features presentations by local professional photographers. Held monthly, these free events are designed to create and inspire the local photography community through sharing images and exchanging ideas.

Join us for our Leica Lounge presentation on June 5, 2014 featuring nature photographer Paul Marcellini. Paul has been creating beautiful images of the Everglades and Florida Keys for several years. He specializes in fine art prints and his work can be seen in galleries and art shows across Florida. RSVP online or by emailing info@leicastoremiami.com.

Patrick M this Friday at Penthouse 50 – Fifty Ultra Lounge 5/30/14

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Patrick M this Friday at Penthouse 50 – Fifty Ultra Lounge
Friday, 05/30/2014 – 05/31/2014 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
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485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Eventbrite Link
Cost: Complimentary Admission on David Garay’s VIP List from 10pm-12am

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On DAVID GARAY’s VIP list: Complimentary Admission for Gentlemen until 12am

LADIES UNTIL 12:30am!

Dress to Impress

Sounds by:

PATRICK M (House – Sky Patio)

AXIOS

CHRIS ROSE

NIKOLAS (Open Format – Main Room)

JAVI C

MIKEY

ISAAC ICECOLD

INFO & RSVP

Call/Txt 786-985-3520

http://www.DAGPROMIAMI.com/

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FIFTY – BRICKELL

485 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL

(50th Floor VICEROY HOTEL)

Venue Description:

Fifty stories up, FIFTY reigns as Icon Brickell’s most exclusive lookout point: a spectacular, Asian-inflected private pool and lounge atop the hotel tower. Open Thursday through Saturday evenings, FIFTY is the ultimate downtown gathering spot for locals and guests alike to enjoy cocktails before or after dinner at Viceroy Miami’s spectacular restaurant, Eos, or as a prelude to a night on the town. Late night, the rooftop lounge plays host to an international who’s who, featuring a rotating roster of some of Miami’s top DJs and an ambiance that’s chic, sexy and quintessentially Miami.

FIFTY’s stunning interiors are layered with grained marbles and woods, Japanese woodblock-inspired prints and plants, with salt air and fresh floral blossoms scenting the sky-high atmosphere. From nearly every angle, the boundless view of Biscayne Bay below underlines FIFTY’s unparalleled perspective atop Viceroy Miami.

Salsa Bachata Thursday at Moca Lounge 5/29/14

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Salsa Bachata Thursday at Moca Lounge!
Thursday, 05/29/2014 – 05/30/2014 09:00 pm – 02:30 am
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738 Ne 125th St,
Miami, Florida 33160-2141
Webpage Link
Cost: $5

Get Excited!!!

You want to learn how to dance Salsa? Bachata?..Join us this Thursday! Come alone or come with a partner! DVICE, Dominic Melendez will teach you a 1 hour FREE beginner class at 9 pm!

Are you looking for the best underground Latin lounge on a Thursday? Look no further! Salsa/Bachata Thursday at MOCA Lounge has the best shows! Best dancers! Best DJ’s in town!

We will have a GUEST D.J. appearance by D.J.Ricky Torres!

So tell a Friend, Bring a Friend! Send a Friend!

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

Stay in the the Know and Befriend your Host, Nelson Fritz on facebook right here!

Check out our Bachata Class!

See you there!!!

L’osteria di Giovanni in Florence, Italy Review

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L’osteria di Giovanni will Delight your Palates

By Ari Kane, Photographs by Daniella Veras

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L’osteria di Giovanni is an impressive, third generation family run restaurant in Florence. The food was outstanding, the service was marvelous and the ambiance was so refined and welcoming. It exuded a very trendy vibe with famous art adorning the walls.  It is a beautiful restaurant located just north over the Ponte alla Corraria Bridge on the north side of Florence.

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We had the pleasure of meeting Caterina, the sweet chef turned manager. When the restaurant manager is a chef you know that all plates out of the kitchen will be up to par. Matteo, who is also a musician, was our attentive waiter.  They got us off to a great start with a complimentary fried pasta starter that we likened to phenomenal salty elephant ears.

The Goose Breast Carpaccio was a savory epiphany. It was one of our favorite dishes in all of Italy. The smoked goose breast was doused with balsamic vinegar to create a heavenly taste. It was so intensely rich and scrumptious. The fatty thin sliced meat with the amazing smoky flavor and balsamic taste will blow you away. If it is not on the menu, ask for it anyway. Continue reading “L’osteria di Giovanni in Florence, Italy Review” →

Miami New Times Hosts Best Of Miami(R) Release Party 6/19/14

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Miami New Times Hosts Best Of Miami(R) Release Party
Thursday, June 19, 2014, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
BOM14-LOGOThe Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

New Times’ 27th-annual Best of Miami® issue celebrates the best of absolutely everything the area has to offer. Best of Miami® is the most comprehensive guide to the top people, places, goods and services, dining, nightlife, and entertainment found only in this region. With hundreds of pages of information, more than 300 choices, and a readership in the millions, it is the most anticipated issue of the year.

On Thursday, June 19, Miami New Times will host the Best Of Miami® Release Party to celebrate this year’s well-deserved winners. Attendees will enjoy culinary delights provided by the Rusty Pelican, and sip on specially crafted cocktails by Voli Vodka, Purity Vodka, Miami Club Rum, Souverain Wine, Castello di Gabbiano, Veuve de Vernay, Zignum Mezcal, Barbancourt Rhum, Vizcaya Rum, Tanduay Asian Rum, Hierbas Ibicencas, Barton & Guestier, and many more!

In addition, guests will get to show off their gaming skills with retro-themed videogames provided by 8bitLexicon, and enjoy live music from one of our very own Best Of 2014 winners, all while enjoying the gorgeous views of the downtown Miami skyline.

Best of Miami® will be published Thursday, June 19, with the full list of Readers’ Poll winners, along with editorial picks. It will be available on newsstands throughout the area and online at MiamiNewTimes.com as well as our Best Of mobile app.

If you are interested in ad placements in our Best of Miami® issue, please call us at (305) 571-7699.

Peru Gourmet 2014 at Rusty Pelican Key Biscayne 6/3/14

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Peru Gourmet 2014 @ Rusty Pelican Key Biscayne
perugourmetTuesday, June 3rd 2014, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
$60 per Person, Includes All drinks & Food Tasting
To buy tickets click here
Valet Parking: $6.00
Dress Code: Casual

The Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite everyone to the 2014 Peru Gourmet. It will held Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014

BoB concert 5/31/14

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BoB concert
Saturday, 05/31/2014 – 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary

Following the May 31 Miami Marlins vs Atlanta Braves game, the six-time Grammy nominated rapper/songwriter B.o.B will perform as part of the Miami Marlins Saturday Spectacular Summer concert series in Marlins Park. B.o.B is a Georgia-native hip hop recording artist, singer-song writer and record producer. His hit songs “Nothing on You” “Airplanes” and “Magic” have all reached the top of music charts.

Bowling for Rhinos 7/18/14

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Bowling for Rhinos
Friday, 07/18/2014 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
bowlingforrhinoslogo.jpegBird Bowl Center
9275 SW 40 Street, Miami, Florida 33165.,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: $25/adult; $15/child under 12

Dust off those bowling balls, grab the family, and join the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers on Friday, July 18, 2014 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Bird Bowl Bowling Center for a special night to help save rhinos! The $25 per bowler registration fee and $15 per child under 12 includes shoe rental, pizza, and soda. 100% of all funds raised go directly toward rhino conservation in Asia and Africa. Checks should be made payable to AAZK-BFR. To register please click on www.sfaazk.org/bfr.html. Bird Bowl Center is located at 9275 SW 40 Street, Miami, Florida 33165.

Talk about it Tuesday: Houston Arts Alliance

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The city of Houston has used its economic advantages and large diverse population to keep the creative arts thriving successfully. Houston is the 4th largest city in the United States allowing approximately 6.1 million people to call it home. Houston Arts Alliance is an extremely successful nonprofit arts organization that thrives on enhancing the city by supporting and promoting arts through programs initiatives and alliances. Houston Arts Alliance enables artists and art organizations to succeed by connecting nonprofit art programs to the larger creative Houston Industry.

The Houston Arts Alliance website provides annual reports that document the success they have had with expanding and promoting the creative arts economy in Houston. A Survey conducted by The Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University concluded that 73% of people surveyed claimed that the arts significantly contributed to their quality of life. The HAA has also created an online arts funding program called power2give.org as well as investing in the work of more then 250 Houston arts organizations and artists. In partnership with Americans for the Arts National Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study, reveal that Houston’s local nonprofit arts industry generates $869 million in total economic activity annually. This study, which is conducted every five years, also showed that Houston’s arts support the full-time equivalent of 19,651 jobs and displays a 39% increase in Harris County Texas from 2005-2010.

How can other cities, implement successful creative arts programs as well? Can the model used by the Houston Arts Alliance be applied to other cities, such as Miami to keep the arts thriving?

Let us know what you think on twitter with the #TalkAboutitTuesday @Loop305

 

-Samantha Wagner

Inter Academy Florida Open House & Free Tryouts 5/27/14

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Inter Academy Florida Open House & Free Tryouts
Tuesday, 05/27/2014 – 04:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Open_House-FINALBrian Piccolo Park
9501 Sheridan Street,
Cooper City, Florida 33024
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Inter Academy Florida is the first youth soccer academy in the USA affiliated with F.C. Internazionale (widely known as Inter Milan) and is led by Riccardo Ferri, a former Inter and Italian National Team player himself. This project aims at developing kids’ soccer talents and forming them into great players by employing the training philosophy and methodology used by both F.C. Inter adult and youth teams. Inter Academy Florida is geared towards boys and girls 4-17 and offers three different program options: Camp, Academy, and Recreational. The summer camp program officially begins on June 9th and will run through August 1st in 1-week sessions; it is currently open for enrollment online and will also be accepting registrations during open house event. For optimal convenience, camp program will be offering day and evening sessions at four different locations, two in Miami-Dade County and two in Broward County. Young soccer lovers will not want to pass the opportunity to join this world-class academy.

The uniqueness of Inter Academy Florida lies in the direct access members will have to training resources of the professional soccer team abroad, and having a former pro soccer player fronting the entire program. These dynamics will allow participants to get first-hand game strategy, coaching and structured talent development, in order to improve their game in a fun and safe environment. Inter Academy Florida has three programs for kids 4-17: Camp (summer season June 9 – August 1, 2014; camps also available during winter and spring in 1-week sessions), Elite Academy (tryouts for 2014-2015 competitive season are May 27 – June 1, 2014 and training will start in August), and Recreational (available during fall and spring in 9-week sessions). Also available, private lessons with Riccardo Ferri, scouting days with college and professional coaches, and Inter Academy Florida Cares (free games for kids with disabilities).

The Chianti and Truffle Tour in Florence, Italy

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The Chianti and Truffle Tour is Sensational

By Ari Kane, Photographs by Daniella Veras

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The Chianti and Truffle Tour, run by the astute and charming Vittorio Del Bono Venezze, is one of the best tours we have ever been on.  He picks you up in Florence and takes you to San Miniato to experience truffle hunting, followed by a great truffle lunch and capped off by a visit to a marvelous boutique winemaker for a wine course and tasting.

Truffles are a gift from the heavens.  Just the thought of these magnificent mushrooms induces salivation in our truffle-addicted mouths. They are impossible to farm so they must be found in the wild. According to our hunter, ever year there are less truffle growing areas because they are contaminated by man. Once an area is ruined, it will not grow truffles again. The areas where truffles are found were such a secret, that even fathers would not tell their children until they were on their deathbeds.  We were driven to San Miniato, a tiny 1,000 hectares city renowned for its truffles, and introduced to a very experienced truffle hunter, his wife and their cute hunting dogs.

There are a variety of truffles that grow seasonally. The famous Winter White truffle grows only from October through December. It is the most expensive truffle and can sell for $3,000 a pound some years! The “cheaper” truffles are the summer black and spring white truffles that are much more affordable and still delectable.

Dogs are trained to hunt for a year and a half starting when they are puppies. These lucky puppies are given truffles in their milk. We wish our mothers had put truffles in our baby formula. While both male and female dogs can hunt, our guide claimed that females are superior.  According to our guide, the males tend to get too distracted with a different type of hunt…as in for a female partner.

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Once you find a spot that produces truffles, it will produce truffles again but you are never sure when they will spring up.  The hunter goes back to the same spots each time in the hopes of finding more.

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Our hunt was fun, informative and picturesque, so make sure to bring a camera. The hunter’s adorable dog named Nebia, is a hyperactive mixed breed with a prize-winning nose. She found a bunch of lil truffles during our hunt. A hunt only lasts for 3-4 hours(ours was under 2) because the dog’s nose gets desensitized after that period. Below you can see a video of Nebia as she finds a truffle. Continue reading “The Chianti and Truffle Tour in Florence, Italy” →

Beat Street Homage Pro – Am Kick off 5/31/14

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Beat Street Homage Pro – Am Kick off
Saturday, 05/31/2014 – 05/31/2014 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Photo-May-02-2-24-49-PMHand Crafted Tattoo and Art Gallery
3438 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: free

Saturday May 31 | 7pm-11pm
Handcrafted Gallery | 3438 N. Miami Ave. | Miami, FL 33127
The Miami Pro-Am Kick Off will commence with an Art Show at HandCrafted Gallery in the famous Wynwood Miami Design District on May 31st.
The theme is paying homage to the 30th Anniversary of the legendary Beat Street Film.
The event is being produced by Soula Booking, Los Bobos, the Miami Pro-Am and being curated by Justin & Yess from You&IAreLove.
FEATURING TEN OF MIAMI’S TOP ARTISTS:

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Rage Johnson
Marle
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Chillski
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FL.Mingo
Sero
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Each artist is submitting a 4’x4′ piece. The collection will display at the 18th Annual Miami ProAm Games the week later.
WITH MUSIC BY DJs:

Trails
Heron
Rage Johnson
18th Annual Miami ProAm Games June 5-8, 2014 info at:
www.ProAmGames.com

Late Bloomers Closing reception 5/30/14

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Late Bloomers Closing reception
Friday, 05/30/2014 – 05/30/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
images-1Rise Up Gallery
187 nw 27th st,
miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: free

You And I Are Love X Rise Up Gallery presents :
“Late Bloomers”, by Yuhmi Collection

Closing Reception: May 30, Friday.
Time: 7-10pm

You are invited to join us for a talk with the Miami native art duo about their journey as artists and their works.
The forum will be open for a Q&A afterwards.

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“A journey into the evolution of a Miami native art duo. Their characters are fragments of their life, portraits of distant memories. Inspired by the idea of culture and its everlasting impression.”

Opening Reception : May 8th, 2014 6pm-11pm
Exhibit Dates : May 8th – May 30th, 2014

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We are Yuhmi (Yuh + Mi), Michelle Vazquez and Victor Vazquez a Miami native art duo. We started collaborating in 2009 on design based work, and in 2012 officially became an art duo. We specialize in painting illustrations, murals, installations, and toy designs.

Our characters are an ode to our life. A collaborative unified vision. A continuos narrative inspired by all of our memories, dreams and culture. Traditional and popular culture alike.

We paint portraits of people and animals, sometimes creating super human hybrid creatures by mashing them together. We like to think of them as our spirit animals.

Let your imagination run wild & journey into our floating world.

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“The wishy washy world of beautiful human creatures. Peaceful sea of fantastical beings, where the ocean has no end and the world is shaped eternally.”

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Follow us on Instagram + Twitter:
@YuhmiCollective
@_youandiarelove

Links:
www.YuhmiCollective.com
www.youandiarelove.com

Contact gallery for appointments.

Ristorante Dorando in San Gimignano, Italy Review

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Ristorante Dorando is a Small Town Gem

By Ari Kane, Photographs by Daniella Veras

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Ristorante Dorando is a delectable spot located in the nostalgic, ancient walled city of San Gimignano. Dorando has earned a reputation as one of the best places to dine at in this quaint city and is included in the city’s Michelin Guide. The restaurant’s 14th century arched brick walls and ceiling lends it a historically gorgeous veneer. It was such a joy to dine in a unique and venerable setting where you feel as if you were taken aback to a historic wine cellar (which, funny enough, we actually happen to be in.)

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Ristorante Dorando adeptly fuses classic Tuscan dishes with a modern and creative flair. The plates are attractive as well as delicious.  The home grown and cordial Chef Duccio presented some of his classic dishes and enlightened us about the history of Etruscan food, the restaurant and of his city. Continue reading “Ristorante Dorando in San Gimignano, Italy Review” →

Ristorante Grotta di Santa Caterina in Siena, Italy Review

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A Charming and Scrumptious Restaurant in Siena

By Ari Kane, Photographs by Daniella Veras

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Ristorante Grotta di Santa Caterina is a stellar spot run by a wonderful father and son team. The son, Francesco, manages this charming restaurant that is rich with culinary and equestrian history. Chef Bagoga was a famous jockey that decided after his retirement to cook professionally and has become an award winning chef. This delicious little restaurant is under an arched brick roof that is decorated with Bagoga’s awards, photos and paraphernalia from both his life as a jockey and a chef. In addition to their tasty food they also produce their own delightful wine and commissioned a famous artist named Daniele Cestari to create their beautiful wine labels.

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Our first dish was a sensational Savory Cheese Tart with Warm Walnut Cream.  It was a splendid mix of Italy’s most famous trio of cheeses: Ricotta, Pecorino and Parmigiano-Reggiano that blended together phenomenally. It was like an addictive, cone shaped cheese blintz that was much lighter and had a fantastic crisp golden crust. The walnut cream was very unique and complemented the tart scrumptiously. One of these treats was simply not enough. Continue reading “Ristorante Grotta di Santa Caterina in Siena, Italy Review” →

Taste of the Nation South Florida

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Building on last year’s unparalleled success, Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation® South Florida, is gearing up for another banner year. This year, the region’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to ending childhood hunger will showcase more than 50 of the hottest restaurants from both Dade and Broward counties, top chefs, sommeliers and mixologists and an impressive array of auction items. And after the party? The after party! Those who want to continue the revelry will love the exclusive new Black and Blanco After Party, sponsored by Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco.The much anticipated annual tasting event will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 7 to 10 p.m., in the main ballroom of the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. General admission tickets are priced at $125 per person;VIP tickets priced at $250 per person, and provide access to the event an hour before the doors open, as well as admission to the Black and Blanco After Party.

“The inaugural Taste of the Nation South Florida in 2013, which combined what used to be known as Taste of the Nation Miami and Taste of the Nation Fort Lauderdale, proved to be a much stronger event, attracting a larger group of restaurants, attendees and sponsors,” notes the event’s Restaurant Chair, Chef Timon Balloo.

“Last year, Taste of the Nation South Florida attracted more than 50 restaurant participants and raised more than $130,000, which helped connect children in need with up to 13 million meals,” added long-time Taste of the Nation event chairman, Chef Allen Susser.  “We’re confident the event will continue to grow, helping us raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger.”

An impressive mix of fine dining establishments is confirmed to participate in this year’s event. The list of restaurant participants includes:  15 Steps at the Eden Roc; 3030 Ocean; Bianca at the Delano; Bread + Butter; BULLA Gastro Bar; Café Prima Pasta; Casa D’Angelo Fort Lauderdale; Cibo Wine Bar; Cypress Room; db Bistro Moderne; Daily Melt; Dolce Italian; Earls Kitchen + Bar; Eating House; Edge Steak & Bar at Four Seasons; Joe’s Stone Crab restaurant; Katsuya; Khong River House; Lilikoi & Company; Little Palm Island; Loews Miami Beach; Lure Fishbar at Loews Miami Beach; Makoto at Bal Harbour Shops; Meat Market; Milos by Costas Spiliadis; Michael Mina 74 at Fontainebleau Miami Beach; Naked Taco; Oak Tavern; The Oceanaire; OTC; Palate Party; Preston’s; PubBelly Restaurant; Quattro Gastronomia Italiana; R House; Red The Steakhouse; Sea Level; Shake Shack; SHIKANY Wynwood; Siena Tavern; Steak 954; SUGARCANE raw bar grill; SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach; Susie’s Scrumptious Sweets; SweetWater; Taperia RACA; The Bazaar by José Andrés; The Dutch at W South Beach Hotel & Residences; The Federal Food Drink & Provisions; The Forge Restaurant; Tongue and Cheek; Toro Toro Restaurant; Verde at PAMM; and Wynwood Kitchen & Bar.

The fete will continue at this year’s new Black and Blanco After Party, hosted by Chef Josh Capon at Lure Fishbar at Loews Miami Beach.  Taking place from 10 p.m. to midnight, the event will feature hors d’oeuvres by Lure, as well as chocolate temptations by some of Miami’s top pâtissiers: Jordi Panisello of Fontainebleau Miami Beach; Josh Gripper of The Dutch at The W South Beach Hotel and Residences; and Antonio Bachour of St. Regis Bal Harbour. Each sweet selection will be paired with custom cocktails created by Lure’s head mixologist Rob Ferrara showcasing the new Tequila Casa Dragones Blanco silver tequila by the celebrated independent tequila producer, Casa Dragones. Tickets for the Black and Blanco After Party are priced at $75 per person. Taste of the Nation South Florida VIP ticket holders will enjoy complimentary access to the after party.  

Tickets to both Taste of the Nation South Florida and Black and Blanco After Party are available for purchsae  at CE.NoKidHungry.org/SouthFlorida.

One hundred percent of ticket proceeds from Taste of the Nation South Florida benefit the No Kid Hungry campaign, thanks to generous support from National Presenting Sponsor Sysco, national sponsors American Express, Food Network, Cavit, OpenTable, and S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water and Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water, and local sponsors Lincoln Motor Company, Nespresso, Share Your Wine, Whole Foods, Wine Watch, Easy Ice, Nestle Waters, Brustman Carrino Public Relations, Panache: a Classic Party Rentals company, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Mike Sipe Entertainment, Miami New Times and Social Thinkking.  Local beneficiaries include Florida Impact, Feeding South Florida, FLIPANY, South Florida Hunger Coalition and Florence Fuller Child Development Centers.

About Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® Campaign

No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in five children struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day. The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and summer meals and teaches low-income families to cook healthy, affordable meals through Cooking Matters.  This work is accomplished through the No Kid Hungry network, made up of private citizens, public officials, nonprofits, business leaders and others providing innovative hunger solutions in their communities. Join us at NoKidHungry.org.

#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – The Introduction

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The Miami fashion scene is getting its footing and I am one of the lucky ones who gets to experience it as it happens. Hi, my name is Margarita and I am a Miami-an with a love for all things fashion, food, and Miami. As the new fashion contributor for Soul of Miami, I will give you a front seat to the Miami fashion revolution with features on the Miami style, local fashion events, and other fashion news.

In this introduction, I take you to my home base in the South of Fifth neighborhood for a shoot that showcases my personal style, my personality, and my favorite weekend activity – going to the beach. I also give you a peak into the beach bag essentials of a fashionable beach bum. So slather on your sunscreen and join me beach-side!

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Continue reading “#ThankYouMiami for Fashion – The Introduction” →

For the Love of Art Charity Auction and Honoree Celebration 5/29/14

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For the Love of Art Charity Auction and Honoree Celebration
Thursday, 05/29/2014 – 05/29/2014 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Evite_Layout-1University of Miami Life Science & Technology Park
1951 NW 7th Ave, 6th Floor,
Miami, Florida 33136
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $125 per ticket

The Education Fund’s annual charity auction, “For the Love of Art,” will showcase more than 180 original pieces of artwork created by Miami-Dade County public school students and teachers. This Children’s Trust sponsored event showcases artwork crafted from materials found at The Education Fund’s Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials, a warehouse with donated supplies where teachers can shop for free.

“For the Love of Art“ features the Sapoznik Insurance Alumni Achievement Awards, which honors 22 community and business leaders who graduated from public school.

“For the Love of Art”will feature more than 100 luxury items, performances by the New World School of the Arts Jazz Band, an open bar by Bacardi, and a Whole Foods Market epicurean feast. CBS4 anchor Irika Sargent will emcee the event.

From Mic To Mix 5/29/14

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From Mic To Mix
Thursday, 05/29/2014 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from-mic-to-mixNoisematch Recording Studios
169 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing®
in partnership with Harman Professional present

FROM MIC TO MIX
with Eric Schilling & Carlos Alvarez

Join the P&E Wing and GRAMMY® / Latin GRAMMY® winning engineers Eric Schilling and Carlos Alvarez for a unique in-studio recording demonstration at one of Miami’s most beautiful studios. Enjoy live performances by the versatile and highly-respected Cuban artist Aymee Nuviola, and hear the latest recording products and technologies from AKG, JBL and Lexicon.

THURSDAY MAY 29, 2014 / 7PM – 10PM

Noisematch Studios / 169 NW 23rd Street / Miami, FL 33127

Space is LIMITED – RSVP no later than Wednesday MAY 28, 2014

One (1) guest permitted per member (with RSVP)

COMPLIMENTARY COCKTAILS & HORS D’OEUVRES TO BE SERVED. THIS INVITATION IS NON-TRANSFERABLE / 21 AND OVER – PHOTO IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED

Thanks to our sponsors: Harman, AKG, JBL, Lexicon Pro, GC Pro, and Noisematch Recording Studios.

Images of Tango 7/12/14

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Images of Tango
Sunday, 07/12/2014 – 08:30 pm – 10:00 pm
mailManuel Artime Theater
900 SW 1st Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
More Info Link
Cost: $25-$35 in advance / $30-$40 at the door

The Tango Times Dance Company, presents Images of Tango, a performance celebrating The Argentine Independence Day. Oscar Caballero and Roxana Garber along with the dancers of The Tango Times Dance Company will take you from the romantic Argentine Folk Dances to the sensual world of Tango with the not-to-be-missed musical production. There will be a Tribute to the great Bandoneonist Aníbal Troilo for the centenary of his birth. Choreographed by Oscar Caballero, Images of Tango will recreate the scene of Buenos Aires to a live onstage orchestra led by Anibal Berraute Cuarteto and vocalist Cristina Longo. Images of Tango will please the audiences with its ensemble cast of dancers who bring to life the sensual and sexy dances. Important is to mention the dancers: Oscar Caballero, Roxana Garber, Gabriel Toppino, Silvana Ariza, Guildro Seide, Veronica Seleiman, Joaquin Canay, Effy Polizogopulos, Alex Watanabe and Michy Dickinson . Advanced tickets are available for purchase online for $25- 35, or for $30- $40 at the door. For additional ticket information, call 305-266-3029 / 786-221-5976 or email info@tangotimes.us.

Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections #20: Social Relations with John Mahoney 6/10/14

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Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections #20: Social Relations with John Mahoney
AWC20-FlyerWebTuesday, June 10, 6:30pm-9:00pm
SeaFair MegaYacht
100 Chopin Plaza, Dock
Downtown Miami, FL 33131
Tickets $10 (pay at the door)
Please pre-register
Space Is Limited: Please Pre-Register Early
IMPORTANT NOTE: We are going to be on a ship! So, bring your ID! We will not be sailing, but they often require ID’s to board the ship, anyway.
Hashtag #ArtWorkCon

Subject: Creating Real Relationships through Social Media
Speaker: John Mahoney
Consultant, Social Media Connector

Schedule:
6:30-7:00, Registration
7:00-8:00, Seminar
8:00-9:00, Q&A Social Hour

Art/Work Connections is a monthly series of seminars presented by Life Is Art featuring business professionals speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. This month we are covering real relationships, something that is key for emerging artists, and even experienced artists. Throwing your work out into social media and hoping for the best is just a waste of time, even though that is many artists’ strategy. Come and learn how to make real human connections through social media to create new friends, fans, clients, buyers and collaborators.

This month we have a very exciting venue. We are going to be on the beautiful, $40M megayacht SeaFair! It is a gorgeous floating art fair with amazing views of the Bay and Downtown. We only have a limited number of seats available, so please be sure to register early.

Average Joe Art Sale, Summer’s Here edition 6/1/14

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Average Joe Art Sale, Summer’s Here edition
Sunday, 06/01/2014 – 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
10171126_697142720346247_1642508342963530826_nYo Space
294 NE 62nd St,
Miami, Florida 33138
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

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.

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

Cog Nomen will be back with us this month, playing their electronic psychedelic tunes around 5-6pm.

This month we have a new featured installation created by one of our returning favorite visiting artists, Danny Ferrer, so make sure and stop by to check that out.

Resident Artists:
-Lorie Setton: http://www.loriesetton.com/
-Ivan Roque: http://www.iamforeverlost.com/
-Chy Tea Shoulin: http://instagram.com/Chytea007
-Ramzi Adek: http://www.ramziadek.com/

Visiting Artists (list still in the making, will update as it gets finalized):
-Ian Fichman: http://ianfichman.weebly.com/
-Cory Hunter: http://coryhunter.com/
-Diane Hanson: http://www.dianehanson.net/
-WHUT (BM): http://instagram.com/whut213
-Ill Surge: http://www.illsurge.com/
-Raul Santos: www.oems.bigcartel.com
-Carlos Alejandro: https://carlosalejandro.see.me/
-J. Bellicchi (REMOTE): http://fiftythree.biz/
-8bitLexicon: https://www.facebook.com/8bitLexicon
-Ernesto Kunde: http://www.kundeart.com/
-Rei Ramirez Fine Art: http://reiramirez.com/
-Danny Ferrer: http://www.simpleskateboards.com/

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.

www.yo-miami.com
http://flavors.me/cognomenmusic#_

Hunters of the Alps Ft. Prose, Eden Grey, Ben Wash, La Belle Rebelle Fashion Show 5/27/14

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Hunters of the Alps Ft. Prose, Eden Grey, Ben Wash, La Belle Rebelle Fashion Show
Tuesday, 05/27/2014 – 11:00 pm – 03:00 am
deathsdoor4-1The Garret
697 N. Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33136
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

“The best Tuesday night party ever” – Nylon Daily

“Dark and sexy dance party.” – Miami New Times

Sounds by:

Hunter of the Alps Ft. Prose

Ben Wash

Eden Grey

Fashion Show by La Belle Rebelle

☠☠☠ Dj’s + Old School Movies ☠☠☠

No Cover – Drink Specials

4IT Opens New Office ! 5/28/14

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4IT Opens New Office !
Sunday, 05/28/2014 – 05:30 pm – 08:30 pm
at Lakeside Plaza Corporate Park
6301 NW 5th Way, Suite 5001,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

4IT announced it has opened a new office in Ft. Lauderdale to better serve its growing customer base in South Florida. 4IT, South Florida’s leading information technology firm, has a new home at Lakeside Plaza Corporate Park. Guests will enjoy complimentary beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres. Attendees also will receive a free Hurricane Preparedness Checklist and Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Assessment.
The new office is a spacious 2,500 square feet, and features modern amenities, comfortable surroundings, and excellent parking. The building exterior boasts floor to ceiling glass windows and overlooks a beautiful lake and fountain. The new offices are conveniently located one block west of I-95 on Cypress Creek, and a few minutes from the Florida Turnpike.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 17th Annual Cuisine for Art 5/29/14

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17th Annual Cuisine for Art
cuisineforartThursday, May 29, 2014, 6 – 10 pm
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Grand Ballroom
One Seminole Way
Hollywood, Florida
Tickets $125
Buy Tickets Online

The Center’s Cuisine for Art fundraiser features elected government officials and community leaders serving as Celebrity Waiters for an exciting and entertaining evening.

The evening begins at 6 pm with a cocktail reception, in which wine, vodka, and beer are served while ticket buyers bid on fabulous silent auction items such as incredible vacation packages, beautiful gift baskets, and more.
Dinner begins at 7 pm for more than 300 people with the “March of Celebrity Waiters,” followed by a three-course meal, musical entertainment, a live auction, and the presentation of this year’s honoree, WLRN radio host Ed Bell.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is the presenting sponsor for Cuisine for Art. This year’s Cuisine for Art features special musical performances by 13-year-old singing sensation Julia Dale – the Miami Heat’s “good luck charm” – and classically trained electric violinist Randi Fishenfeld. Fantastic experiences, such as being “Sheriff for the Day,” a ride on the Goodyear Blimp, and a VIP California Wine Tour, will be auctioned in the exciting live auction.
Seminole Paradise and the Galleria Mall Fort Lauderdale will award gift certificates and other prizes to guests at the two tables who raise the most gratuities in honor of their Celebrity Waiter. An after-party for ticket buyers occurs at a Seminole Paradise hot spot for those who want to keep the party going following this fun-filled fundraiser.

This Year’s Honoree: Ed Bell
Now in his 43rd year as a radio producer and host on the South Florida airwaves, WLRN’s Ed Bell has devoted his broadcasting career to exposing and elevating the arts for South Florida radio listeners. Getting his start on WVUM while attending the University of Miami in the early seventies, he regularly presented the recordings of local musicians on WBUS andWTMI, as well. He joined WLRN in 1977. For his dedication to America’s music Bell was honored as Best Local Jazz Advocate by New Times in their June 1995 Best of South Florida issue. Other production credits include co-founding and co-producing The Hollywood Jazz Festival (1983 – 1986) and co-founding The Sunshine Jazz Organization, a Jazz support not-for-profit. He was honored with a Visionary Award from The Miami Beach Arts Trust (2009) and an Arts Hero Award from The Arts and Business Council (2010). His work on his radio show South Florida Arts Beat was honored in 2009 with a Society of Professional Journalists Award. His mission continues every Friday at 1:00pm on WLRN’s South Florida Arts Beat.

Celebrity Waiters
State Senator Eleanor Sobel
State Rep. Joe Gibbons
State Rep. Shevrin “Shev” Jones
State Rep. Elaine Schwartz
Broward County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger
City of Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober
Hollywood Vice Mayor Patty Asseff
Hollywood Commissioner Kevin Biederman
Hollywood Commissioner Dick Blattner
Hollywood Commissioner Traci Callari
Hollywood Commissioner Peter Hernandez
Hollywood Commissioner Linda Sherwood
John Benz, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategic Officer, Memorial Healthcare System
Michael Goodman, Partner, Bitner Goodman
Victor Green, President, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Alan Koslow, Partner, Becker & Poliakoff
Kristi Krueger, WPLG Anchor and Medical Specialist
Armando Leighton, CEO, CRS Jet Spares
Mike Long, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach
Melissa Milroy, Senior Marketing Manager, The Galleria Mall
Kimberley Russell, Administrator, America’s Quality Care Services
Lisa Scott Founds, President/CEO, Winterfest

New Soul Of Miami Contributor: Margarita Wells

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Welcome to new contributor: Margarita Wells

MargaritaWellsMargarita Wells was born in Mexico City, Mexico and relocated to South Florida at the age of 12 with her family to pursue the American dream. Since then, she has lived all over the Southeast Florida coast from Delray Beach to South Miami and everything in between. She finally settled in Miami after attending college at the University of Miami and there is no place she would rather be.

Margarita received a B.A. and an M.A. in Marine Affairs from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and works locally as an environmental professional. Despite her scientific background, Margarita has always had a passion for writing. And, in 2012, she channeled her love for Miami and for writing to start a blog about Miami life called #ThankYouMiami.

Margarita spends most of her free time enjoying and writing about the best of what Miami has to offer, including the local fashion, food, arts, and natural resources. Through her writing, she hopes to inspire others to live for the moment and celebrate the wonderful features our city has to offer.
www.ThankYouMiami.com